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__label__wiki	0.670583	0.670583	Melbourne wasn’t enough for metalheads, so Gene Hoglan has added a Sydney date to... Ukrainian progressive groove metallers Jinjer have locked in March 2020 for their Australian live... JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES + Jared James Nichols Announce April 2020 Aus Tour JOHN 5 is one of the most influential guitarists of our generation. Best known... One of the most innovative prog-metal bands in the game, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND... Alice Cooper is leaving a trail of “Breadcrumbs” by releasing a tribute to some... ELECTRIC WIZARD Announce East Coast Tour Dates This November Advancing their American assault, British doom legends Electric Wizard are one again returning to the United... OUT OF BOUNDS Festival Announced For January 18 Out Of Bounds is a new music festival that has been built from... GENE HOGLAN Announces Melbourne Drum Clinic We're super excited to announce an exclusive drum clinic with the Godfather of... UNIFY GATHERING 2020 Lineup Is Here Critically acclaimed and celebrated as one of the most influential acts in the... Korn Release 13th Album ‘The Nothing’ The godfathers of nu-metal Korn have released their 13th album, 'The Nothing'. US Police Crank AC/DC to Herd Bison Off Roads It seems metal is the music of choice when it comes to scaring... GREEN DAY, FALL OUT BOY and WEEZER Announce Stadium Tour, New Songs Green Day, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer have announced they will be heading out... DIRTY HONEY To Support Guns N’ Roses; Debut Single #3 On Rock Charts One of rock'n'roll's hottest new bands, DIRTY HONEY, has been tapped as main... ORODRUIN Return After 16 Years To Release ‘Ruins of Eternity’ The wait is finally over! American doom legends Orodruin return with their first studio album... Bumblefoot Reveals Dates for South African Master Class Tour Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, producer, and world-renowned guitar virtuoso,... SWANS Announce New Album ‘Leaving Meaning’, Share New Song SWANS Leaving Meaning is the band’s fifteenth studio album, the follow up to 2016’s The... LUKE HOLLAND Announces 2019 Australian Tour LUKE HOLLAND has drumming in his blood (with his Dad being a pro drummer)... Guns ‘n’ Roses Announce Special Guests on Not in This Lifetime Tour Tickets available now at LiveNation.com! Today internationally revered rock... Kublai Khan Return with New Album Absolute Texas Metalcore mainstays Kublai Khan are back with a brand new album. The band will drop 'Absolute' on... Moldovan Group INFECTED RAIN Reveal Full Album Details Moldova may not be the most notable hotspot for rising metal talent to... RAGNAROK Detail New ‘Extreme’, ‘Violent’ Album For over two decades, RAGNAROK have been giving fans their uncompromising take on Norwegian... GEOFF TATE’S OPERATION MINDCRIME Announce 2020 Australian Shows Legendary front man Geoff Tate is returning to Australia with his band to... FIRE FROM THE GODS Release New Album ‘American Sun’ Nov 1 Fire From the Gods will release their second album American Sun on November... HRH SLEAZE IV Announced For August 2020; Ft. L.A. GUNS, MICHAEL MONROE + More This really is a huge one for the HRH family – the very... AMFEST Returns Next Month With Deafheaven, Zeal & Ardor, And Many More Hailed as one of Europe’s most respected indoor festivals, Barcelona’s annual celebration of instrumental/experimental... Norway’s MELTDOWN To Release 2nd Album “Deadringer” October 25th The Norway-based metal band MELTDOWN will release “Deadringer”, their second album, on October 25th 2019 on Rambo Music/Fifth Island... WAGE WAR Drop Video For ‘Grave’; New Album ‘Pressure’ Out Now Florida's Wage War have released their third album Pressure via Fearless Records/Caroline Australia. The album is the follow up... +LIVE+, BUSH & Stone Temple Pilots Come Together For UTSS Under the Southern Stars are thrilled to announce their spectacular Rock Carnival Festival Series coming to... 170 Russell To Reopen Soon Melbourne's 170 Russell will reopen this Friday following a fire in the venue... King’s X European Tour Cancelled Due to Family Emergency Image credit: Golden Robot Records It is with deepest apologies,...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1633
__label__cc	0.626283	0.373717	Lakota Local School District » About Us » What's New » Cherokee Student Named a "Hero of Character" Cherokee Student One of Only Six Tri-State "Heroes of Character" The standing ovation Cherokee Elementary sixth-grader Landyn Bomar received from a gymnasium full of his classmates last week demonstrated that his depth of his character went far deeper than the words expressed in a recent nomination letter from his former teacher, Todd Overbeck Landyn helped to create an atmosphere of kindness, tolerance, perseverance and joy that made my entire classroom a better place to be,” Overbeck wrote. “These special qualities are difficult to teach to students. However, when there is a classmate who exemplifies these traits every day, his attitude becomes naturally contagious. Overbeck went on to describe that most days, Landyn is living with a five to seven out of 10 level of pain as a result of his battle against spina bifida. “Through it all, he never complains and always tries his best to be joyful. Those words helped place Landyn among just six students in the Tri-State honored at the Oct. 25 Heroes of Character Celebration. Hosted by the Character Council, which serves Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana, the event honors youth and adults who consistently demonstrate outstanding character traits in their everyday lives. Landyn was the youngest recipient of all six student honorees. Before the awards dinner, Cherokee Principal Valerie Montgomery organized a special recognition of Landyn as part of the school’s first quarter achievement awards assembly. She knew his classmates would stand behind the nomination for all that they’ve gained from Landyn, too. This young man exemplifies everything I aspire to be with his character, courage, strength and kindness,” said Montgomery, who attended the banquet in Lawrenceburg alongside Landyn. “His smile lights up a room and makes Cherokee and the world a better place. He truly embodies everything ‘Cheetah Pride’ stands for.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1634
__label__cc	0.648183	0.351817	Site:LRP:Evaluation of the M.E.G. posted by Congress:Member:Leslie R. Pastor. From: Tom Bearden Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 4:17 PM To: 'Leslie R. Pastor' Subject: RE: Evaluation of the M.E.G. Hi Les, When anyone speaks of the MEG, or of "evaluating the MEG", my first question is always, "Okay, what do they know about the Aharonov-Bohm effect?" And "Where is their qualification in measuring systems producing AB effects?" "Do they understand what an uncurled A-potential is?" (Most members of the NEC do not, and in fact have not the foggiest notion. Some of them even think there is no such thing as the magnetic vector potential itself, whether curled or uncurled). We have laid out on our website the exact mechanism used in the MEG, with drawings etc. to demonstrate it. Anyone who wishes to study a bit can understand it. A really good simulations guy – familiar with the AB effect and simulating it – can in fact simulate the MEG’s operation, with just a little difficulty. Of course, we also continually meet folks (almost always electrical engineers, whose 1892 symmetrized model obviously does not contain any of the various mechanisms usable to provide asymmetric COP>1.0 EFTV systems) who "do not believe the magnetic vector potential A even exists" – in contradiction to more than 20,000 papers in the hard physics literature on the AB effect, its extension to the Berry phase, and further extension to the Geometric Phase. And in spite of thousands of successful physics independent experiments on the AB effect and what it does. The AB effect is an asymmetrical effect, obviously, so it does not even exist in the EE’s repertoire or in his model. But it is darn good physics! E.g., consider this quotation: "...empirical evidence over the last 40 years (e.g., Aharonov-Bohm effect, Sagnac effect, Josephson effect, Berry’s phase, etc.) indicate that Maxwell’s theory of electromagnetism does not address global and multiply connected events… Therefore, one of us (Barrett [1, 2]) has applied gauge theory, group theory, and topological descriptions to extend Maxwell U(1) EM field theory to EM fields of higher order symmetry and multiply connected form. Such extended Maxwell theory results in, in addition to magnetic and electric fields, A-vector fields of real physical significance." [H. David Froning, Jr. and Terence W. Barrett, "Investigations of Specially Conditioned Electromagnetic Fields for Local Modifications of Gravitation and Inertia," Proc. High-Frequency Gravitational Waves Working Group, Mitre Corp., Washington D.C., May 6-8, 2003]. Again, Barrett is one of the co-founders of ultrawideband radar. Quoting Barrett again: "[T]he A field [for the potentials] was banished from playing the central role in Maxwell's theory and relegated to being a mathematical (but not physical) auxiliary. This banishment took place during the interpretation of Maxwell's theory... by Heaviside... and Hertz. The 'Maxwell theory' and 'Maxwell's equations' we know today are really the interpretation of Heaviside... Heaviside took the 20 equations of Maxwell and reduced them to the four now known as "Maxwell's equations." [Terence W. Barrett, "Electromagnetic Phenomena Not Explained by Maxwell's Equations," A. Lakhtakia, ed., Essays on the Formal Aspects of Electromagnetics Theory, World Scientific Publishing, River Edge, NJ, 1993, p. 11.] My very strong and sincere recommendation to the NEC is that they should enlist some young PhD physicists who know quantum field theory and modern physics, etc. where one CAN get at EM vacuum interaction mechanisms a bit. And they should enlist physicists who also are familiar with the effects employed and used by EFTV systems to provide the necessary asymmetry and thus enable COP>1.0 because of excess free EM energy received from the vacuum-system interaction (which itself does not even exist in EE). Anyone who does not know something of asymmetric Maxwellian systems (totally outside present electrical engineering) is not "expert" or "experienced" in anything at all to do with EFTV systems. Period. As one simple example: Tesla could move his potential energy around in a circuit at will, where and when he wished it. This "shuttling" of the energy only, is completely unknown to EEs. But if you take an excellent modern electrodynamicist experienced in higher group symmetry electrodynamics (there are several standard higher group symmetry EM models in physics already, that go way beyond the hoary and flawed old EE model), then with a proper analysis he can see and show exactly how this is done. As an example, see the beautiful article by Terence Barrett, one of the co-founders of ultrawideband radar. It is "Tesla's Nonlinear Oscillator-Shuttle-Circuit (OSC) Theory," Annales de la Fondation Louis de Broglie, 16(1), 1991, p. 23-41. http://www.cheniere.org/misc/tesla%20single%20wire.htm Barrett shows that EM expressed in quaternions (very similar to the original Maxwell theory!) allows shuttling and storage of potentials in circuits, and also allows additional EM functioning of a circuit that a conventional EM analysis cannot reveal. He shows that Tesla’s patented circuits did exactly this. Barrett was so impressed with this effect, and saw a way to further improve it, that he filed two patents based on it (and extending it) which are still used in advanced communications. The patents are: Terence W. Barrett. (1996) "Active Signalling Systems," U.S. Patent No. 5,486,833, issued Jan. 23, 1996. A signaling system in time-frequency space for detecting targets in the presence of clutter and for penetrating media. 14 U.S. patents cited. 22 claims, 37 drawing sheets. Barrett, Terence W., "Oscillator-Shuttle-Circuit (OSC) Networks for Conditioning Energy in Higher-Order Symmetry Algebraic Topological Forms and RF Phase Conjugation," U.S. Patent No. 5,493,691. Feb. 20, 1996. This is a rather direct extension of Tesla’s original work, and shows the type of thing that can be done (but NOT in electrical engineering!). For the NRAM interactions, one also needs the rare physicist (such as Roger Penrose, e.g.) who understands that the familiar conservation laws (of momentum, energy, etc.) are actually special relativistic situations. These conservation laws (of momentum, energy, etc.) do not necessarily apply if the situation is deliberately made general-relativistic, as is the case in the standard self-resonating NRAM experiments which provide COP = 18 hard measurements (but which the journals etc. will not print or allow stated in any paper as COP>1.0). The optical physicists in the NRAM field and experiments are not allowed to say "excess emission" but must use the mind-numbing term "negative absorption". They are not allowed to discuss the COP = 18, or to discuss the thermodynamics of the process, but can only say that the "reaction cross section" is increased by 18 times. Also, only very few EEs actually understand the difference between the efficiency of a system and its coefficient of performance. Even many professors do not understand that difference, and particularly EE professors. My good friend Ken Moore was instrumental in our hanging a paper on our website that precisely defines and clarifies the efficiency and COP of a system, and their precise difference. A system can have COP>1.0, even though its overall efficiency is never greater than 100%. A common home heat pump, e.g., has a nominal COP = 3.0 to 4.0, but its efficiency is only about 50%. But MOST electrical engineers do not know the technical difference between COP and efficiency! As for entropy and negentropy: These have been made so "mystical" as to almost defy belief. Actually from the SYSTEM viewpoint, they are fairly simple. "Production of positive entropy" essentially (in EM systems) means de-potentialization of the system. Production of entropy by a system, e.g., then just means DISSIPATION of the energy (from the entire system) that is changed in form to do work (or produce losses). Production of negative entropy by a system, actually just means work-free POTENTIALIZATION. If one holds the current at zero in a system, while increasing the voltage (many ways to do that!) then one is deliberately and directly producing "negative entropy" in that system. Australian thermodynamicists have gone further than anyone along those lines, to correct what for more than a century has been "mystical" and thought to be "absolute". No model – in physics, thermo, EM, or whatever – is absolute! There are always exceptions, as rigorously proven by in Gödel in 1931. The other thing that EEs normally are unaware of or do not understand, is what a "broken symmetry" is and what it does. That came out in physics in 1957 as a giant revolution, but the hoary old EE model has never been changed to take that into account. As a result, our EEs are not even taught what actually powers every EM system. It isn’t cranking the shaft of the generator! For EM measurements, a good and very experienced measurements EE is okay. But only for measurement, NOT for having any kind of understanding of vacuum engineering and extracting additional excess energy from the vacuum. Tom Bearden's M.E.G. Differs From Flynn's Parallel Path Magnet Technology http://pesn.com/2006/03/05/9600243_Bearden_MEG_Flynn Jean-Louis Naudin Has Independently Verified The MEG http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:MEG In the above email exchange between Jean-Louis Naudin and myself (Leslie R. Pastor), Jean-Louis Naudin affirms that his replication of the MEG (as built according to the US Patent) does indeed work, and is fully operational, albeit with several artifacts, that need to be completed. Such research requires the appropriate funding and specialization necessary to complete the normalization of the MEG. That funding has been deliberately withheld, by powerful interests, who have prevented funds from reaching the inventors. The funds are tied up in banks who have deliberately withheld payment of UN Funds, for several years now, so that the MEG cannot, would not, be funded. "Sweeping the Cash" Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB116847447287273191-n8f7U3OOggHCCuUTCGV9oHkDXc4_20070117.html?mod=blogs http://www.latrobefinancialmanagement.com/Research/Financial_Firms/How%20Wall%20Street%20%27Sweeps%27%20the%20Cash.pdf http://www.buzzle.com/articles/stock-research-wall-street-makes-fortune-sweeping-cash.html Site:LRP:Energy From The Vacuum http://www.cheniere.org/images/part%2022%20dvd%20500px.jpg http://energyfromthevacuum.com/Disc23TechReview/part%2023%20dvd%20500px.jpg http://www.energyfromthevacuum.com/Disc24MPMasterclass/part%2024%20dvd%20500px.jpg http://www.energyfromthevacuum.com/Disc25WindMP/part%2025%20dvd%20500px.jpg http://www.energyfromthevacuum.com/Disc26DarkEnergy/part%2026%20dvd%20500px1.jpg http://www.energyfromthevacuum.com/Disc27CrystalBatteries/part%2026%20dvd%20500px.jpg http://www.energyfromthevacuum.com/Disc28%20Step%20Charging/part%2028%20dvd%20500px.jpg http://www.energyfromthevacuum.com/Disc29BediniBatteryLectureConf/part%2029%20dvd%20500px.jpg http://www.energyfromthevacuum.com/Disc30Sweet_Memories/part%2030%20dvd%20500px.jpg VYtUL8OU7s4 _on5Xvw1sEY -9anvz_y_Zs - Congress:Member:Leslie R. 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__label__cc	0.619824	0.380176	Tag Archives: bacon Henry’s Crime Henry’s Crime: Henry takes the blame for a robbery he knew nothing about, does three years in prison, and upon release hatches a plan to actually rob the bank: he’s done the time, why not commit the crime? My biggest issue with this is that, as a protagonist, Henry is one of the most uninteresting characters to lead a film – the personification of tedium and aimless. Vera Farmiga – playing an unpolished actress – does a really good job, where as Reeves has had a whole career being 2nd rate and seeing him ‘poorly read’ from a play-script actually blew up my irony-o-meter. James Caan steals the show as the loveable ‘confidence man’ – easily with the best character, best lines and all-round best performance. For an indie-rom-com-robbery-caper there were only 2-3 laughs, and it just felt like a really, really basic ‘bank job’ that wanted to be well grounded [like The Lookout] but was heavily laced with absurdity. Also, of all the plays to use in this type of film a high-brow Chekhov tragedy just didn’t fit the bill – and all the readings/scenes from that script really brought the tone down. There are a some elements that are good ideas; such as the prisoner that doesn’t want to leave prison, unlikely friendships, a bank robber being forced to take up acting, and changing the ending of an established play – however, the final scenes are a cinematic train wreck that you have to watch through your fingers. It’s all somewhat unfortunate because concept is great, and with this cast it definitely looks worth a punt, but having seen the film I realise why the distributors buried it in a busy month.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1654
__label__wiki	0.643149	0.643149	Justia Patents Recurving Or Reshaping Of The EyeUS Patent Application for Method and apparatus for precision laser surgery Patent Application (Application #20040054359) Method and apparatus for precision laser surgery An eye laser system which includes a laser and a laser delivery system for delivering a laser beam generated by the laser to the eye and an eyetracking system which monitors movement of the eye and conveys eyetracking information to the laser delivery system with the eyetracking system including a non-invasive eye tilt reference marker. The reference marker projects an energy beam that is preferably visible so as to reflect off the iris of the eye and provide microscope and surgical field illumination. The reference marker includes a plurality of points arranged concentrically about the pupil of the eye and/or a concentric ring marking device. This arrangement provides information as to eye tilt for use in, for example, video frame review during an initial reference setting or a subsequent eye tracking stage. Also described are laser delivery systems including an eye tilt accommodation laser delivery systems that are well suited for use with the eyetracking system described above which provides an indication of eye tilt and provide data sufficient for determining an angle of eye tilt and hence an angle required by the laser accommodating system to provide a laser beam coincident with the axis of tilt for a tilted eye. [0001] The present invention is directed at a precision ophthalmic surgical laser method and system and includes an active eyetracker system and method for accurate and efficient eyetracking which takes into consideration eye tilt, and laser delivery systems and methods well suited for accommodating eye tilt during laser application. [0002] Roughly two decades ago, surgical techniques were introduced in an effort to permanently correct shortsightedness and astigmatism. The radial keratotomy procedure used a diamond blade to make incisions into the cornea, the front surface or “window of the eye”. Although this technique worked relatively well, there have been problems with long term stability of vision and weakening of the cornea as a result of the cuts often having to be made up to 95% of the corneal thickness. [0003] More recently, these older techniques have been replaced with laser treatment techniques which have replaced the surgeon's blade with a computer controlled laser that gently re-sculptures the shape of the cornea without cutting or, for most applications, weakening the eye. These laser techniques are typically carried out with a photoablation process using an excimer laser. [0004] An excimer laser's extreme accuracy and low thermal effect makes it well suited as an eye laser. Many eye lasers are extremely accurate and remove only 0.25 microns ({fraction (1/4000)}th millimeter) of tissue per pulse. During comeal re-sculpturing, the excimer laser gently “evaporates” or vaporizes tissue; there is no burning or cutting involved. [0005] In the normal eye, light rays entering the eye are accurately focused on the retina and a clear image is formed. Most of the bending or focusing of the light rays occurs at the cornea, with the natural lens inside the eye being responsible for fine adjustments. If light is not focused on the retina, then the eye is said to have a refractive error. Common refractive errors include: myopia or shortsightedness, hyperopia or farsightedness, and astigmatism. The excimer laser has been used to re-sculpture the cornea in myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism corrections in an effort to make the curvature of the cornea focus light rays normally on the retina. [0006] Presbyopia is a problem considered to be due to an aging process occurring in the natural lens of the eye, and thus does not fall under the same category as the refractive errors of myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia noted above, although combinations of presbyopia and one or more of the refractive errors are possible. U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,533,997 and 5,928,129 to Dr. Luis A. Ruiz describe presbyopia corrective apparatus and methods which involve the use of a laser system to remove tissue from the eye in presbyopic corrective patterns discovered to be effective by Dr. Ruiz. These two patents are incorporated herein by reference. Reference is also made to PCT Publication No. WO 00/27324 for International Application No. PCT/US99/26242 filed on Nov. 8, 1999, directed at improvement in presbyopia “LASIK” surgery. This PCT publication is also incorporated herein by reference and represents further improvement in addressing presbyopia by way of laser surgery. [0007] Also, the corneal surface is not a very smooth body and has topographical irregularities which can be both large and small. Under prior art laser systems these surface irregularities are not fully taken into consideration in the standard formulas and patterns designed to correct defects such as hyperopia, myopia and astigmatism. Accordingly, the final ablation profile formed in the eye deviates to some extent from what was predetermined by the surgeon to be the final resultant profile of the eye, and this is particularly true with respect to eyes with highly irregular surfaces wherein the defect can be simply shifted to a lower corneal altitude and thus create a new defect which is often unpredictable under the prior art systems. Reference is made to U.S. Pat. No. 6,129,722 which issued on Oct. 10, 2000 and is incorporated herein by reference. U.S. Pat. No. 6,129,722 describes improvements in eye ablation volume formation in laser eye surgery that takes into consideration the topographic irregularities in the eye being ablated, while also allowing for the input of the surgeons expertise. [0008] Reference is also made to co-pending U.S. Ser. Nos. 09/598,226 and 09/598,227 each filed on Jun. 21, 2000 to Dr. Luis Ruiz and Eduardo Matallana which are incorporated by reference herein. These applications describe means for enhancing accuracy, registration and desired beam density application to conform the applied ablation volume pattern with the desired vision enhancements through use of an active mask in the path of the laser beam. [0009] Despite the above described improvements in determining the desired ablation volume to be applied and providing a laser system capable of achieving high precision with respect to the desired ablation volume pattern, if the laser can not keep up with movement of the eye, including eye tilt about its normal axis, than all the enhancements in these other areas will be lost or degraded in the final result. [0010] Efforts have been made in the prior art to improve the tracking response of a laser with eye movements. Laser systems without an eyetracker system rely on having patients fixate their gaze upon a fixation light. This technique does not, however, prevent rapid movements of the eye. Further, a momentary lapse in fixation can result in an ablation shot far from the intended shot location. As an alternative, physical fixation devices have been used which immobilize the eye by physically connecting to the eye, thereby holding it steady. This technique can lead to increased patent discomfort and a further cluttering of the surgical area. [0011] More recent techniques involve computer aided eyetracking devices. These tracking devices are typically optical or topographic location systems that use a video camera to either optically or topographically locate and track the center of the eye. Examples of such systems can be found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,602,436 to Lang et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,426 to Sklar et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,162,641 to Fountain and U.S. Pat. No. 4,848,340 to Bille. These systems use various techniques to track the center of the eye, such as a computer mapped digital image from a video camera. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,426, to Sklar, et al., hereby incorporated by reference, describes an eyetracking system that generates a three dimensional profile of the eye and tracks movement by noting changes in that profile. The Sklar patent shows an eyetracker using a slow control loop and a fast control loop. The slow control loop relies on a video camera to provide topographical information that the eyetracker then uses to aim the system optics. [0012] An alternate eyetracking system is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,848,340 to Bille, also incorporated by reference. The Bille patent shows a strictly optical, rather than topographical, based system that tracks a reference grid which has been ablated into the eye. U.S. Pat. No. 5,980,513 to Frey et al. illustrates another example of an eyetracking system and relies on substantial mirror movement requirements. [0013] Some prior art eyetracking systems use infrared light to illuminate the pupil of the eye in an effort to facilitate tracking. One example is found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,620,436 which utilizes an eyetracker system relying on a non coaxial infrared heat source located on a side of a patient for the detection of an infrared heat target normally being the center of the pupil. [0014] The above described systems tend to be either invasive, not particularly accurate and/or complicated, in the sense that they require actual physical markings to be made on the eye (as shown in the Bille patient), or require highly complex and often not highly accurate topographical location systems and multiple feedback loops for locating the center of the eye. Also, those systems relying on infrared heat sources are very sensitive to changes in the illumination and infrared spectrum contaminations generated by the on/off conditions of the illumination lamps of the microscope and auxiliary lights used by the surgeon during the surgery as well as surgeon generated shadows by his hands and instruments in the operating field or even by the patient morphological constitution. [0015] These illumination changes generated by the on/off and intermediate conditions of the surgical lights when the surgeon uses the microscope usually confuse the eyetracker, oversaturate the video camera, confuse the software and the computer detection algorithms used by these systems creating potentially dangerous situations for the patient and the end result of the surgery. [0016] Another drawback in prior art eyetracker systems are that they are limited by not being able to provide sufficient information in order to have the laser delivery system apply the laser beam precisely where desired with respect to the eye. The deficiencies in the prior art eyetracker systems are especially pronounced when dealing with eye tilting which is a more common situation than X, Y plane shift. The lack of eyetracker systems adequately addressing the problem of tracking eye tilt movement is not surprising in view of the lack of laser delivery systems well suited for accommodating eye tilt. The inability to track eye tilt and provide the appropriate adjustment in the laser beam delivery can lead to undesirable results during the resculpturing of an eye. For example, under a common myopia pattern application wherein a cap is removed based on a basic geometrical ablation volume pattern, there is a tendency in the prior art to induce error in eyes that are tilted at the time of laser application. Much like the seasonal shifts on Earth due to tilting with respect to the sun, the application of a laser beam to a tilted eye induces an unintended variation in energy application over the ablated region such that one portion of the intended ablation pattern receives a greater degree of energy than planned, while another region receives less applied energy than planned. This unintended variation in applied energy due to eye tilting is more pronounced when dealing with large beam laser application systems. An additional problem concerning eye tilt is the potential for an eye tilt to be present at the time of determining initial reference coordinates for video tracking. This initial error in reference determination carries over to all later laser beam applications during an eye ablation process and thus can lead to significant errors. These errors created due to eye tilt clearly appear in a post-op topographical exam. [0017] The present invention features an active eyetracker system, method and apparatus designed and built to sense and detect variations in the (X), (Y) coordinates as well as to detect any eye tilt. With the eye tilt being detected, for example, by a monitoring of any inclination of the normal axis of the eye from an initial state corresponding with the normal of the optical train to a new position forming an angle with respect to the normal of the optical train axis due to pivoting of the eye within its orbital socket. In a preferred embodiment, the optical eyetracker system uses the strategically positioned regular and auxiliary microscope illumination lights to provide reference marking means that take advantage of the natural ability of the cornea to bend and refract all light, central or peripheral in toward the pupil. It is the bent and refracted light beam that establish the reference markings in accordance with the present invention. [0018] Under the present invention eye tilt tracking is possible through use of a tracking system which utilizes reference marking means such as non-invasive light beam pointer marking devices and/or ring illuminator device(s) that project on to the iris of the eye a reference marking pattern that is arranged to provide eye tilt information and is used in conjunction with other eyetracker components such as, for example, beam splitters, a patient fixation light, a surgical microscope with alignment marks on the oculars, a turning mirror, a video camera, a photodiode array sensor, an eyetracker camera (if the video camera is not used for the same), an electronic video frame grabber, and head holding means such as a cervical pillow. With information provided by the eyetracker system, a laser system computer and related detection software enables the present invention to capture process and establish the initial corresponding reference coordinates for the eye and any subsequent shifts of the eye along an X-Y plane and/or eye tilts about the eye's normal axis. [0019] Active eyetracker operation is facilitated under the present invention in the utilization of two main contrast landmarks of the eye in the context of both reference marking and in analyzing the position of the eye both with respect to X-Y plane shifts and normal axis eye tilts. The two landmarks include, for example, the contour of the iris and the pupil. The iris provides an advantageous location for reflecting the reference marking pattern of the marking means while the pupil center point provides a convenient reference point for comparison purposes with respect to those reference markings for determining whether the eye is tilted. This information is used, for example, in conjunction with reference to the reticula marks on the oculars of the surgeon microscope and the typically corresponding eyetracker camera's centration marks wherein movement of the eye can be broken down both from the standpoint of eye tilt angle and eye shift along the X-Y plane. Preferably the non-invasive reference marking device utilizes the cornea refraction and iris reflectivity in association with a plurality of auxiliary satellite markers (e.g., illumination lights, ring illumination lights and/or laser pointer lights) which can be used for the initial centration and alignment of the eyetracker and the targeted eye and for tracking of movement of the eye after the initial reference is taken. [0020] Eyetracker detection and correction is based on, comparisons between, for example, initial and subsequent X and Y reference coordinate values for changes associated with the referencing technique of the present information which provides information both as to any eye shift and any eye tilt. For example, by comparing with the laser system computer the digital position information provided with respect to the initial captured image against a later image capture relative to any changes in the reference position parameters providing the eye tilt and shift information, accurate tracking of eye tilt and shift is made possible under the present invention. The eye tilt and shift analysis information is also used under the present invention to compensate the laser beam delivery system to conform to such changes in eye position. [0021] In a preferred embodiment, the eye tilt movements are detected as centration variations of, for example, a central point in the pupil, within surrounding concentrically arranged reference marking points and/or one or more concentric marker rings generated by the non-invasive reference marker means. The reference marker positioning can be mapped and converted to digital position information in accordance with the software associated with the eyetracker camera being utilized for displacement by the computer processor. Data relating to the detected reference pattern provided by the reference marking means through the cornea (and preferably projected on to the iris) and any concentricity variations relative to the center of the pupil center, for instance, with respect to the reference pattern are processed by the computer and the detection software to detect any angle tilt in the normal axis of the eye. The same reference marking means can also be used to detect non-tilt shifts in the eye. [0022] The present invention is also directed at providing a laser delivery system that utilizes the active eyetracker's shift and tilt information in providing laser beam delivery commands that corrects for any detected shift and/or tilt. All the information provided by the eyetracker system is properly processed via the computer and the detection software to generate compensations for these eye movements via the excimer laser delivery system before the delivery of the next individual excimer laser pulse to the patient cornea to precisely place and deliver every laser pulse in the exact location required by the programmed surgery. [0023] The present invention can also be used in conjunction with conventional laser systems to take advantage of the ability of the present invention to determine eye tilt and differentiate the same from a generally non-tilt shift or a combination. For example, this information is of high importance in the initial video frame reference capture and can also be used to determine if the eye has moved into an unacceptable tilt warranting a no-shot signal to the laser system (e.g. an extreme tilt might warrant a no-shot signal despite the fact that the pupils shift on the X-Y plane falls withing acceptable shift parameters for a shot by the laser) The present invention is, however, more preferably used in conjunction with a laser system capable of properly following along with eye tilting to provide essentially equal energy application across the desired laser beam contact area(s). [0024] The present invention further features a laser delivery system that includes an optical assembly which is capable of accommodating movements in the eye and particularly eye tilt variations. In one embodiment of the invention, the optical assembly includes means for delivering an excimer beam along a path coincident (or parallel in certain special situations as in a presbyopic off-center ablation pattern center or a surgeon's override) to a tilted eye's designated tilt reference axis (e.g., the optical axis of the eye). This embodiment preferably features a first optical path directing device (preferably fixed) that directs the laser beam to a second optical path directing device preferably in the form of an adjustable scan mirror which delivers the beam and then to a third optical path device that includes a curved, ellipsoidal mirror. The scan mirror is positioned at the focal point of the ellipsoidal mirror (preferably a one quarter section of an ellipsoid) with the combination of the ellipsoidal mirror and scan mirror being oriented so as to cover the entire surgical ablation area common for eye surgery. The first directing device is helpful to enable the proper positioning of the laser beam onto the adjustable scan mirror located at one of the focal points of the ellipsoidal mirror. The ellipsoidal mirror will direct all incoming light rays toward a second focal point of the ellipsoidal mirror which coincides with the base point of the cornea's radius. The ellipsoidal mirror is also dimensioned and arranged to cover the entire cone area of tilt (with the cone's central axis coinciding with a non-tilt orientation of the eye which typically is the reference setting for the laser beam delivery system and the base of the cone preferably being along the iris plane). The ellipsoidal mirror associated with this laser delivery system thus negates the tilt of the eye in beam delivery so as to require only a determination as to where, on an X-Y plane, the laser beam axis should be directed. That is, under the present invention, a particular point on the curved mirror corresponds to a particular point on the cone base of tilt possibilities and is at angle directed at the cornea's focal point. Accordingly, the eyetracking system merely needs to assign an X-Y plane point to the laser delivery system's control to have the beam traveling off the curved mirror coincide with any eyetracker determined tilt orientation of the eye. Thus, for example, a large beam spot application having a predetermined pattern (based on, for instance, the use of a mask in line with the beam such as a mechanical iris device, a molded plastic material beam absorption mask insert, or an active pixel based mask as described below, etc.) can be applied with greater accuracy in a tilted eye situation so as to achieve greater conformity with the intended and resultant final ablation in the eye. [0025] Another laser delivery system that can take advantage of the additional, accurate eye tilt information is an active mask system such as those described in co-pending U.S. Ser. Nos. 09/598,226 and 09/598,227 each filed on Jun. 21, 2000. These active mask systems are pixel based systems that can readily turn off or on desired pixels to achieve desired resultant ablation volume patterns in the eye. Thus, if a tilt determination is made, adjustments can be made in the pixel pattern presented to the laser beam to compensate for any energy variation that would arise if the beam was presented to an eye that is tilted. Thus, through coordination of the eyetracker system with the pixel pattern setting system described in the above application energy variation adjustments can be made in the pixels prior to the next laser beam pulse. A preferred embodiment features a pixel based mask like those described above which can provide different levels of transmissivity amongst the pixels to apply an energy pattern directed at negating any eye tilt. [0026] The present invention is also directed at an initial patient positioning system that has an automated feature with a preferred embodiment having the eyetracker system utilize the reference markers in conjunction with a focusing control of an eye viewing device such as the eyetracker camera or some other camera or eye image viewing means including a surgical view video camera or the surgeons microscope. Through a series of sequential focusing steps with respect to, for example, the reference pattern of the present inventions reference marking means in coordination with adjustment in the patient bed movement system, the laser system can properly position the patient's eye at a desired reference setting close to or at the proper laser beam start position. This is accomplished by first providing an input that will enable the bed to automatically move to a pre-established setting (e.g., a memorized setting from an earlier surgical procedure) that brings the patient's head within a camera's general view field. The surgeon also inputs an indication as to whether the right eye or left eye is being treated (an OD or OS command). Once the bed has moved to the general field location and the OD or OS information provided, the eyetracker system, in conjunction with the focusing means of the cornea and the bed adjustment means, carries out a fully automated sequence wherein, through a loop sequence of focus determinations and bed adjustments (and/or tilt pillow head holding means), the eye can be adjusted to at (or essentially at) the laser's reference settings. [0027] In a preferred embodiment of the invention the reference marking means utilize visible light beams that are strategically positioned for the purposes of reference information, and also to provide the lighting required by the eyetracker camera and microscope for proper functioning. Accordingly, the present invention provides the refractive surgeon with a very precise eyetracker that utilizes the reference marker lights as coaxial and/or auxiliary illumination lights for illuminating the operating field without the limitations and inconvenience seen in the previous infrared side illumination systems like infrared power changes, infrared contamination and infrared video noise generated by the activations and control of the microscope illumination and auxiliary lights when used by the surgeon during the execution of a refractive surgery. [0028] Also, contrary to prior art systems that restrict illumination, the present invention is designed so as to encourage and even suggest with this system the use of excess illumination to enhance the detail view of the surgery for the surgeon and to greater the color contrast for the peak video detection of the different video eye targets comprised of limbo, iris, pupil and the reference lights. [0029] The contrast and power balance is, for example, controlled and balanced under the present invention via an electronic automatic gain control (AGC) feed back in the camera to maintain the same working threshold regardless of the illumination conditions. [0030] The present invention thus further provides a surgeon with an active eyetracker system able to detect changes not only for the X and Y plane as in the prior art, but also changes in the tilt of the eye and make the compensations via the ablation delivery system. Also, as discussed above, the present invention also features laser delivery systems that can take advantage of the tilt determination capability of the eyetracking system of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION [0031] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view of a prior art laser delivery system with an infrared based eyetracker system. [0032] FIG. 2 shows a point detection illustration utilized by the eyetracker system in the prior art laser system of FIG. 1. [0033] FIGS. 3A shows an eye in a non-tilt/non-shift position rendered more apparent through point markers of the present invention. [0034] FIG. 4A and 5A show the eye in FIG. 3A following shifts along the X-Y plane. [0035] FIG. 6A shows the eye in FIG. 3A following a tilt without any shift along the X-Y plane. [0036] FIGS. 3B to 6B provide a respective side elevational view of the eye for each of FIGS. 3A to 6A. [0037] FIGS. 3C to 6C illustrated schematically the relative relationship of the pupil center and the reference point marks for each of FIGS. 3A to 6A. [0038] FIG. 7A shows the application of a laser beam subjected to an astigmatic correction pattern landing on an eye in a normal setting and two different tilt orientations. [0039] FIG. 7B shows the energy density levels for the applied laser beam and eye orientations in FIG. 7A. [0040] FIG. 8 shows a block diagram of the laser system of one preferred embodiment of the invention featuring the present invention's improved eyetracking system working in conjunction with a conventional laser delivery system. [0041] FIG. 9 provides a schematic physical presentation of that which is shown in FIG. 8. [0042] FIG. 10 shows an iris depiction and some preferred locations for the reference points and/or rings of the reference marking means of the present invention. [0043] FIG. 10A shows an ablation volume zone framework for use in presbyopic laser surgery. [0044] FIG. 10B illustrates an ablation pattern which utilizes the framework of FIG. 10A in providing an ablation pattern highly effective in removing the presbyopic effect on an eye. [0045] FIG. 10C provides a schematic view for determining the preferred center point for the zone of FIG. 10A in the pupil of an eye. [0046] FIGS. 11A-1D show various positions of an eye and how the reference point markers appear on those eyes. [0047] FIG. 12A illustrates an iris in both an initial non-tilt setting and a tilted setting. [0048] FIGS. 12B and 12C show, respectively, the relative position of the reference point markers and pupil for the iris positions shown in FIG. 12A. [0049] FIG. 12D provides a cross sectional view of an eye both with the pupil in a normal (non-tilt) position and in a tilt position. [0050] FIG. 12E provides a flow chart for a routine involving the markers shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C. [0051] FIG. 13 illustrates a group of reference point markers projecting on to the iris area of an eye in three different shift settings on an X-Y plane. [0052] FIG. 13A illustrates a pair of pointer mark applications on a common axis of an eye and the relative movement of those points with respect to the pupil in going from a no tilt position to two different degrees of tilt. [0053] FIGS. 14A to 14D illustrate the appearance seen through a surgeon's microscope during the process of bringing a patient's eye into an initial data capture setting. [0054] FIGS. 15A to 15D illustrate the appearance seen through a camera lens during the process of bringing a patient's eye into an initial data capture setting through use of focus level analysis between patient support shifts. [0055] FIGS. 16A to 16F illustrate a tilted eye as seen though a video camera monitor and the reference marker point appearance therein following different software filter manipulation of the stored digital image. [0056] FIG. 17 provides a view similar to that of FIG. 8 with the addition of an active mask in the optical path of the laser upstream of the turning mirror. [0057] FIG. 18 provides a schematic physical presentation of that which is shown in FIG. 17. [0058] FIG. 19A provides a schematic view of one embodiment of the active mask shown in FIG. 17. [0059] FIG. 19B provides an expanded view of the circled portion in FIG. 19A. [0060] FIG. 19C illustrates a total volumetric ablation pattern producible by the mask in FIG. 19A. [0061] FIGS. 19D and 19E provide an illustration of the electrode components of the active mask in FIG. 19A which provides individual, controllable pixels. [0062] FIGS. 20A, 20B and 20C provide schematic presentations of an electrochromic, pixel based active mask. [0063] FIG. 21A illustrates a section of an active mask based on a plurality of bubble dispersed liquid crystal pixel cells. [0064] FIGS. 21B and 21C schematically illustrate the pixels for the mask in FIG. 21A in blocking and full non-blocking states. [0065] FIG. 22 shows a view similar to that of FIG. 8 except for having tilt accommodation laser delivery means featuring an ellipsoidal mirror in line with the optical path. [0067] FIG. 24 provides a schematic visual presentation of some of the components of the laser system shown in FIG. 23 with emphasis on the tilt accommodation laser delivery system in conjunction with an eyetracker system. [0068] FIG. 25 provides a schematic view illustrating the relationship between the eye tilt reference marker determination and matching adjustments in the tilt accommodation delivery system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION [0069] To help appreciate the differences between the present invention and the prior art, reference is first made to the prior art laser system illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 1 shows prior art laser surgery system 10 as including homogenizer 24 which receives beam 22 from excimer laser 20 after reflection from optics 26. The pulsed beam 22 is then reflected off of optics 30, which also passes an aiming beam from an aiming laser 32. This aiming laser 32 is preferably a low power red 633 nm helium neon laser of less than 1 mW/cm2 of power. The aiming beam from the aiming laser 32 can also be blocked by a shutter 33 and is aligned so that its optical pathway coincides with the pulsed beam 22. The aiming laser 32 provides an aiming beam spot that coincides with the central axis of the laser shot of the pulsed beam 22. [0070] In prior art system of FIG. 1, a registration laser 35 provides a registration beam reflected by optics that is of a wavelength of approximately 950 nm, or near infrared and preferably is low power, less than 1 mW/cm2. This registration beam is used for aiming of the pulsed beam 22. [0071] Following the adjustable diaphragm 36, a focusing lens 40 directs the pulsed beam 22 onto a scanning mirror 42, which then reflects the beam 22 onto a patient's eye 44. The scanning mirror is preferably capable of moving a beam at 5000 mm/sec at the surface of the eye 44. The focusing lens 40 focuses light such that when the eye 44 is at the optimal distance, the pulsed beam 22 is properly focused onto the eye 44. These various lenses and mirrors thus combine to form an optical system providing an excimer beam to the cornea. The optical system creates a laser spot on the cornea, and the spot size is adjustable, along with its location. Location adjustment of the spot is achieved through movement of the scanning mirror as shown in FIG. 1 to achieve different locations of beam ablation on the cornea. For example, mirror 42 is shown in dashed lines adjusted to a new location TM which leads to adjusted beam 22′ landing on a different spot on the cornea. [0072] FIG. 1 illustrates focusing laser 46, whose beam can also be blocked by a shutter 48. The focusing laser 46 is preferably a green helium neon laser providing a beam of wavelength of 535 nm and less than 1 mW of power. The beam from the focusing laser 46 travels through optics 50 and impinges on the eye 44 at an angle. The distance of the eye 44 from the eye surgery system 10 is adjusted such that both the beam from the aiming laser 32 and the beam from the focusing laser 46 impinge on the surface of the eye 44 at the same point. A clean gas purge unit 54 ensures that the optics and the beams in the system are free from any floating debris. [0073] A microscope 56 is provided for the physician to observe progress during ablation of the surface of the eye 44 at the same point. This microscope 56 focuses through the scanning mirror 42 and also focuses through a splitting mirror 58. The splitting mirror further provides a view of the eye 44 to a video camera 60. The video camera 60 in this prior art embodiment is sensitive to both visible and infrared light and can include a high resolution S-VHS camera with 400,000 pixels, generating at 50 frames per second. The video camera 60 provides an image output to a capturing video screen 62 and to a control unit 64. The video camera 60 is, for instance, capable of producing a digitized output to provide to the control unit 64. [0074] In the FIG. 1 embodiment, filtering light into the video camera 60 is an infrared filter 66, which only permits infrared light to pass through. This would permit for example, a spot created by the registration beam from the registration laser 35 to be perceived by the video camera 60. Thus, the video camera 60 and infrared filter 66 combine to form an infrared sensitive video unit. Also, in this prior art system of FIG. 1, the eye 44 is illuminated by an infrared light source 68. The control unit 15 shown as containing eyetracking system 70. [0075] U.S. Pat. No. 5,620,436, describes an eyetracking system like that represented by 70 in FIG. 1 as being a Chiron Vision Technolas, which runs on one Transputer™ manufactured by INMOS Limited used in conjunction with a Transputer Frame Grabber™ manufactured by Parsytech, GmbH. The eyetracking system 70 preferably receives the digitized output from the video camera 60 and then provides coordinates of the center of the eye on that video image relative to a preset origin. The eyetracking system 70 provides coordinates of an infrared spot on the eye 44 created by the registration laser 35. These coordinates are then used by the ablation profile software in the control unit 64 to aim the scanning mirror 42 for the next shot from the excimer laser 20. [0076] In the prior art system in U.S. Pat. No. 5,620,436 the eyetracking system 70 provides the coordinates of a central point, or origin 72 (shown schematically in prior art FIG. 2 of this application), relative to the eye treatment area 71 based on the method of operation the eyetracking system 70 uses. For example, if an eyetracking system according to U.S. Pat. No. 4,848,340 to Bille were used, ablated reference marks would be ablated in the eye to provide an origin in the eye. Similarly, if an eyetracking system according to the Sklar patent were used, the origin 72 would be located using topographical data developed based on a projected Ronchi grating on the eye which is coupled with a stored reference Ronchi grating with reliance placed on the so called Moire fringes resulting from the combination. [0077] The ablation profile software running in the control unit 64 in the prior art system shown in FIG. 1 calculates the coordinates relative to the origin 72 of a desired target point 74, which denotes the center of the next desired excimer pulse on the eye 44 from the excimer laser 20. Having received the absolute coordinates of where the origin 72 is located on the video image from the eyetracking system 70, the ablation profile software then attempts to determine the absolute coordinates of the target point 74. [0078] Then, the image from the video camera 60 allows the eyetracking system 70 to locate and provide the coordinates of a registration spot 76 where the registration beam from the registration laser 35 impinges on the eye 44. This registration spot 76 is representative of the center point of where the next pulse from the excimer laser 20 would impinge on the eye if a shot were immediately fired. In FIG. 2, this point is not in alignment with the desired target point 74, perhaps because of intervening movement of the eye 44. The aim of the pulsed beam 22 is therefore corrected in an effort to have the registration spot 76 coincides with the target point 74. This alignment is then again checked, and when within acceptable limits, the excimer laser 20 is fired. [0079] As explained in the background portion of the invention, the prior art system shown in prior art FIGS. 1 and 2 suffers from a variety of drawbacks. For example, the infrared based camera system is easily corrupted by environmental lighting as previously described due to the infrared component of the environmental lights. This prior art system. is not suited for determining eye tilt and also is not suited for differentiating between when an eye has shifted on the horizontal X-Y plane and when it has instead only tilted or a combination of the both. The other prior art alternatives described above also suffer from drawbacks such as having to rely on actual ablation of the eye as shown, for example, in the Bille patent, to achieve the reference origin. This not only adds to patient discomfort, but can also lead to undesired adjustment of the topography of the eye and involves extra time consuming steps. Reference origin determination using the above described Ronchi grid overlying is very difficult to establish the desired origin point due to grid interference variations and is highly complex from a calculation standpoint. The additional prior art techniques for establishing a reference origin include the application of a dye pattern directly to the eye or use of physical markers such as an assistance ring independent or associated with a microkeratome suction ring. These physical reference assistance devices are also relied upon in the prior art for video referencing when tracking an ablation application sequence. It is preferably, however, from the standpoint of avoiding added patient discomfort, physical obstacles and visual obstacles during an ablation application sequence to be free of such mechanical assistance devices. [0080] The present invention is directed at avoiding the aforementioned drawbacks and features an eyetracking system that advantageously utilizes the natural, inherent characteristics of an eye including the eye's peripheral field vision tendency to pull in images toward the focal point of the eye. The present invention includes a reference marker device that preferably projects its reference marking on the iris at a location external to the pupil to take advantage of the iris' color contrast and to enable the utilization of the pupil for facilitating a visual determination of an eye tilt situation. The present invention provides non-invasive reference marking(s) through application of a reference beam that is reflected in the iris with the reference beam being visible light or some other wavelength (visible or non-visible) such as an HeNe laser beam or an infrared beam. The reference marker(s) or marking means are then compared against an easily determinable reference such as the center of X, Y generated video capture grid and to the center of the pupil which is determined for example by the video frame capture analysis software by determining a major/minor axis intersection on the displayed pupil (the major/minor axis application accommodating for elliptical or other non-circular pupil shapes). This technique allows for ready determination of eye tilt and thus avoids eye tilt induced errors either in the original reference frame capture or in subsequent tracking. [0081] To illustrate the potential error which can be introduced into an eyetracking and ablation application system, reference is made to FIGS. 3 to 6. FIG. 3A and 3B illustrate an eye that is centered with respect to an X-Y axis plane which can be considered the reference location for purposes of the following discussion, and is also the appearance that would be seen through the ocular lens of the microscope which corresponds with the video frame setting. Hence, FIG. 3A is illustrative of a planar view through a microscope ocular of a patient's eye while FIG. 3B is illustrative of the physical orientation of that eye. The “A” and “B” designations for the additional FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 similarly depict the ocular view and a schematic physical eye orientation as well. FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a non-tilt shifting of the eye along an assigned +Y axis direction, while FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a non-tilt shifting of the eye along an assigned +X axis. A shifting of the pupil along the X-Y plane is due to head and body movement, while pupil movement with respect to a stationary head is due to the eye tilt. It is this eye tilt which is problematic to surgeons and it is eye tilt that prior art tracking systems are inadequate in handling. Thus, even when the head is held relatively stationary by a cervical pillow or some other head holding means, the prior art problem of inadequate eye tilt tracking still exists. Hence, it is of importance to be able to adjust for eye tilt whether the head is held stationary or not. [0082] FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate a centered eye that has tilted along the +X axis, which is just one of many possible tilt orientations of the eye within the 360° range represented by 90° quadrants Q1 to Q4. While not shown, a combination of a shift and tilt is also possible such as when both the head shifts and the eye tilts within its socket. With the present invention, a combination eye tilt and eye shift situation can be analyzed to determine both the eye shift and eye tilt component of that combination. [0083] Reference is now made to FIGS. 7A and 7B with FIG. 7A showing a schematic depiction of a laser beam application to an eye that is in +X the tilt orientation shown in FIG. 6A and 6B as well as a corresponding tilt along the −X axis. FIG. 7B illustrates a schematic depiction of the resultant error caused by the energy density variation that is induced in the cornea of an eye during a standard astigmatic ablation pattern application. As can be seen from FIGS. 7A and 7B, because of the orientation of the eye there is a higher density applied on the portion of the surface tilted closer to the laser beam than that surface which has shifted away from the laser beam (e.g., the shadow side). In a standard astigmatic treatment process the cylindrical ablation pattern E is applied by the laser and downstream laser components (L). As shown in FIG. 7B, the laser beam application of pattern E to a tilted eye introduces error by varying energy density values across the beam reception area of the eye. In FIG. 7B this is represented by the “hot” and “cold” representations in the tilted eyes wherein the non-tilted eye has received the desired energy level based on an earlier determination as to how the eye is to be ablated. [0084] FIGS. 3C to 6C provide an illustration of one of several possible referencing patterns provided to the eye by the referencing means of the present invention. These figures also help to illustrate the deficiencies in the prior art systems in their inability to differentiate between eye adjustments due to tilting (e.g., see FIG. 6C) and eye adjustments due to shifting (see FIGS. 4C and 5C) or eye adjustments due to a combination of the two. For example, in prior art systems such as described above and represented by FIG. 1 and 2, and with the central point C the intended target, the eyetracking system would simply determine +X and +Y adjustment requirements for each of the situations illustrated in 4A, 5A, and 6A and then trigger a non-aligned laser beam application such as those depicted in the left and right views in FIG. 7A and by 22′ in FIG. 1. [0085] If the FIG. 6A illustration happened to be the position assumed by the eye at the time of reference determination and the operator adjusted the patient bed or headrest on the belief that a shift was required for centering, then the subsequent ablation procedure would be subjected to a significant initial error that would carry over to subsequent ablation applications. This is even possible with some of the more advanced auto initial alignment check systems on prior art laser systems, as the pupil center of the tilted eye, once shifted over by the operator within the cross point for the cross hairs of the video image of the eye would consider the pupil to be sufficiently centered to provide for initiation of laser ablation, when it is actually far from being centered upon assuming a non-tilt orientation. Also, even upon a proper initial referencing of a non-tilted eye a subsequent tilt during laser ablation particularly with large scan beam applications, can lead to the varied density error represented in FIG. 7B. [0086] A review of FIG. 6C provides an initial illustration of one feature of the present invention in that it can provide a readily apparent indication to the operator (and the video detection software as described below) of a non-alignment being involved prior to a reference capture command. That is, a comparison of, for example FIGS. 5C and 6C illustrates that when a tilt is involved the center point C becomes non-centered with respect to the four reference points P1, P2, P3 and P4 spaced about the point C while a non-tilted, shifted eye maintains point concentricity. As will be explained in greater detail below, the non-centered relationship amongst the points also provides means for determining the angle of tilt of the normal axis of the eye from a non-tilt reference location and hence information can be passed on to the laser ablation control system to provide for an accommodating normal eye axis tilt in the laser beam delivery system. At the same time an analysis can be made to determine if, in addition to the detected amount of tilt, there exists some non-tilt (shift) movement in the eye which can even take place with a head held in position by a cervical pillow or the like although to a much lesser extent than a non-fixed head. [0087] FIGS. 8-9 illustrate a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 shows a block diagram of one preferred embodiment of a laser system with a preferred active eyetracker system used in conjunction with a conventional laser delivery system. The block diagram in FIG. 8 illustrates one embodiment of an ophthalmic laser surgery system (108) of the present invention, while FIG. 9 provides a schematic physical presentation of that which is shown in FIG. 8. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, laser beam 111 is delivered by laser 110, which is preferably an excimer laser outputting ultraviolet light at a wavelength of 193 nm, although other ultraviolet energy wavelengths suited for ablating comeal tissue can be relied upon in the system shown in FIG. 8. [0088] The laser beam outputted by excimer laser 110 can be a large spot laser beam such as, for example, that provided by a Lambda Compex Model 205 excimer laser manufactured by Lambda Physics GmbH, located in Gottinggen, Germany from which there can be generated a circular beam with a diameter of 6 to 10 mm (which is well suited for accommodating most eye configurations) and outputs a pulse in excess of 400 mj which is sufficient for comeal ablation. An 8 mm diameter large beam with an energy level of 400 mj or higher is particularly well suited for the preferred applications of the present invention. While a large beam application is preferred under the present invention, the eyetracker system can also be utilized with a flying spot laser delivery system. [0089] The laser beam 111 output by the laser is passed through a beam splitter 112 where a small quantity of the UV light is reflected by the beam splitter to be input and measured by the energy monitor 130. The energy monitor 130 then inputs the monitored energy information to main computer or main processor 132 where a comparison is made between the actual energy being output by the laser and the desired energy level, and the processor directs an adjustment signal to the laser's voltage source to effect any adjustments needed to maintain a constant energy level. [0090] The UV light passing through the beam splitter is directed to safety shutter 114 preferably in the form of a mechanical, physical light beam blocking device. The safety shutter is placed “on” when the system is in surgical mode and is placed “off” in a blocking position whenever the processor receives an input from one of the laser system's components suggesting a device is not working within established parameters or upon an operator's activation of an emergency shut off. [0091] During a non-shut off state of operation, the UV light beam 111 is directed to turning mirror 121, which can be either a fixed or a scan mirror (e.g., a single or dual scan mirror) so as to travel in a straight line to eye 128 (e.g., the exposed corneal surface being ablated). For initial focusing purposes, there is utilized non-ablating beams such as the red HeNe laser 139 with a wavelength of about 632.8 nm and Green HeNe laser 140 with a wavelength of about 543.5 nm. A third HeNe laser 120 of about 632.8 nm is typically further relied upon for patient fixation. As the third HeNe laser is used for patient fixation, it is aligned with the patient's eye and the alignment lasers. [0092] FIGS. 8 and 9 further illustrate the use of a video camera system (137) provided to show to the surgeon the patient's eye in a color monitor (138). This video camera can be one in the same with the eyetracker camera described below, although two separate camera's or similar functioning visualization/image capturing equipment is preferably utilized due to the different intended functions of each. Initial positioning of patient is realized by a micro-processor controlled bed (146) that responds to commands generated by a joystick (144) which moves the patient bed on the axes X, Y and Z and interlocks the patient bed when the surgery is in progress. The patient bed is also interfaced with the main computer via computer interface (142). Prior to surgery, the patient (148) is accurately examined by a topographer (150) and/or an aberrometer (152) or any other type of medical device for analyzing the optical structure of the eye, and the information generated by the analyzer is then transferred to the main computer (132) which executes a software program and generates the customized cornea ablation pattern deemed best suited by the surgeon for achieving the desired correction. In this regard, a customized volumetric ablation pattern based on, for example, a stored, ophthamological patient data set (e.g., a volumetric ablation data set as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,129,722 which issued on Oct. 10, 2000 to Dr. Luis Ruiz which patent is incorporated herein by reference) which data set is developed by a measuring instrument such as a topographer and/or aberrometer. Under the present invention, the volumetric ablation data set is provided to a processor for input to, for example, a pixel based mask system via a digital interface, or some other ablation volume formation means. The analyzer of the eye characteristics information can be a component of the overall system or can be a remote sub-system with the volumetric ablation pattern data set deemed best suited for that patient being stored by the main computer either by way of a direct feed to the main computer from the analyzer or stored on an appropriate storage medium for transfer to an input of the main computer, or transferred remotely from one location to another through any suitable information transmission means such as a telephone line. [0093] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, eyetracker system 136 includes marker system 117 which is preferably a satellite light marker system that takes advantage of the natural design of the human eye by utilizing the cornea's natural ability to converge objects to the eye's focal point and in utilizing the color contrasts between the iris, sclera and pupil of the eye. Utilization of the color contrast is useful both with respect to the visual image presentation through the microscope and in the video analysis process wherein the natural contrast between the sclera, iris and pupil of the eye (such as the pigment contrast in the visible light spectrum) facilitates the image to image comparison process by the video analysis software. Satellite marker system 117 is also designed to be a non-invasive referencing means (e.g., avoids reference ablation formation in the eye and/or applied dyes to the eye and/or placement or reliance on a physical assistance device such as a physical assistance ring structure either by itself or as a component of another device such as a microkeratome). The above reference to “satellite” is intended in the sense of having the marker generating means free from contact with the eye and the structural components supported by the patient's head and external to the ablating laser beam path. In a preferred embodiment, the marker generating means is also positioned so as not to interfere with the microscope view relied upon by the surgeon to view the surgery. [0094] Satellite marker system 117 of eyetracker system 136 is shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 to comprise a plurality of satellite reference markers 118 which each direct a reference beam of light to the eye. As explained below, to provide a dual function illumination and marker device, the markers preferably operate in the visual light spectrum. However, alternate wavelengths (visible and invisible) can be utilized such as, for example, non-ablating, visible HeNe lasers and similarly non-invasive infra-red lasers. The eyetracker camera relied upon is designed to operate in conformance with the type of reference marker means utilized, including the possibility of two reference marker applicators of different wavelengths and a switchable eyetracker camera or two corresponding cameras. [0095] In a preferred embodiment of the invention there are at least three and more preferably four or more individual satellite point reference markers such that concentric variations can be determined to differentiate eye tilt from eye shift. The satellite point markers are positioned to direct their respective beams so that there are projected onto and reflected from the iris region of the patients eye. The angle of incidence of the reference marker beams is also preferably made so as to reflect up into the visualization field of surgical microscope 125 and is also directed into the pick up field of the eyetracker camera 141 through use, for example, of a beam splitter (not shown). The reference points generated by the light point markers 118 are applied so as to fall within the iris region of the eye to take advantage of the contrast enhancement provided by the iris as well as the good visual range characteristics in the iris region (e.g., easily visible in the microscope and having an X-Y plane ring area able to fully accommodate a full range of pupil movement due to eye tilt). This means, that the preferred positioning of the light point markers is outside the potential dilation range of the pupil and internal to the outer periphery of the iris. [0096] This strategic positioning of the satellite marker system 117 is unlike the conventional illumination systems (such as a general use microscope illumination ring or left and right fiber optic illumination lights) in that the present light markers are strategically positioned for the eyetracking functioning described in greater detail below. These markers, however, when using visible light, also provide the additional function of illuminating the operating area. Accordingly, the present invention is highly advantageous in providing components with dual functioning capability. Moreover, the preferred visible light markers of the present invention do not have the prior art limitations as to the range of visible illumination to be used in conjunction with the infrared or UV light beam sources relied upon in the prior art eyetracking systems (with such error being induced by the natural presence of some UV and infrared wavelengths within the visible wavelength range of illuminating light(s) and the potential for confusion due thereto in the eyetracking process). In fact, with the dual functions of illumination and eyetracker referencing provided by the present invention's marker means, the greater the intensity of applied visible light, the better the illumination and marking reference contrast. [0097] Light point markers 118 can be relied upon as the sole marker referencing means of satellite marker system 117 for use by the eyetracker system in following movement of the eye. Alternatively, or as a supplement thereto, the marker system 117 comprises ring light marker device 127. In this regard, reference is made to marker system 117 in FIGS. 8 and 9 which is shown to comprise both satellite marker system 117 and ring marker device 127. Ring marker device includes a light projection device that preferably also works in the visible light range, although other light wavelengths (visible and nonvisible) such that those noted above as workable for the point markers, are also workable with the ring light marker. Alternatively, a combination of two different wavelength marker devices can be utilized. For example, the reference point marker device can operate with an infrared wavelength while the ring marker device operates in the visible range (or vice versa) with the eyetracker camera being switchable for comparison purposes. Ring marker device 127 generates one or more marker rings, again preferably within the iris and, as above, preferably between the outer periphery of the iris and an internal boundary defined by the maximum pupil dilation diameter as determined by typical eye measurements for adult maximum pupil dilation diameters and maximum iris diameters. An inner diameter of 6 to 6.5 and an outer diameter of 8 to 8.5 mm would be well suited for positioning the reference marker points and/or ring(s) within the always visible iris portion of the eye. [0098] Suitable point reference markers include fibre-light illuminators which are available on the market (e.g. from Edmund Industrial Optics in Barrington, N.J. U.S.) as well as suitable focusing and fixation supports which provide the appropriate focused spot size and orientation with respect to the eye (e.g. 45 to 90 degree angle of incidence with four lights at 90 degree equal spacing with the main beam axis of the lights' output lying at equally spaced points along a circumference) so as to have the points project on and reflect off the iris at locations that are also preferably coinciding with the video and microscope cross-hairs. [0099] A suitable ring illuminator can include a fiber optic ring light guide together with a suitable co-axial fixation support to achieve the desired projection diameter on the iris of the eye being simultaneously illuminated with that light. Fiber optic ring guides are available from Edmund Industrial Optics. Preferably, the ring guide is positioned coaxial with respect to the reference beam axis so as to function both as a reference marker and as a source of illumination for the surgical area and also for the surgical microscope 125. [0100] Reference is made to FIG. 10 showing an iris and some preferred locations for the reference points and/or ring(s). As shown in FIG. 10, reference point C is preferably utilized and typically is taken at the geometric center of the eye pupil or at the visual axis intersection in the pupil of the eye (and is preferably determined through use of, for example, the aforementioned major/minor axis application technique during captured video frame analysis). In FIG. 10, reference points P1, P2, P3 and P4, naturally assume a concentric orientation with respect to center point C due to the natural ability of the eye to focus the reference marker image toward the focal point. The reference marker device(s) are also preferably set up such that the points fall on the respective +/−X and Y reference axis extensions (points shown positioned at the 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° marker locations for one particular chosen degree set which can vary depending on the chosen orientation and which eye is involved). The same X, Y axis extensions would also be viewable in the microscope image of that eye as well as in the video image of that eye (i.e., the cross-hairs) with all parameters being related to center point C which is representative of the base target point of the laser system. [0101] As further shown in FIG. 10, pupil U has a radius defined by its periphery R1 (at a current dilation level). The points P1-P4 are shown arranged along the circumference ring R3 which has a radius well within the range of visible iris despite varying dilation levels of the pupil (e.g., a radius that fall ½ of the way between full iris radius represented by ring R5 and the maximum pupil dilation radius having circumference R1). If a single marker ring is relied upon that ring could also be set so as to have the radius of ring R3. In a preferred embodiment however the reference points are used either alone or in conjunction with one or more marker rings. Having one or more ring markers in addition to point markers provides a back up means for eyetracker positioning purposes in that the active eyetracker can switch from, for example, the reference marker points in the eyetracker position analysis to a ring reference mode for comparison purposes. This back up can either be in the context of always running both modes (point reference mode and ring reference mode) or initiating the former or latter whenever a system problem is detected such as, for example, a burnt out reference light. This type of backup can be based, for example, on a self diagnostic check system which monitors the direct status of the environment for any significant change in photo array sensor 135 or monitors the general environment for any significant deviation at a location not subject to operator or equipment shadow problems. [0102] FIG. 10 further illustrates some preferred locations for ring marker locations when used in conjunction with the reference point markers or when free of the latter. These locations are referenced by rings R2 and R4 with R2 being internal to the reference point circumference R3, and R4 being external to R3. In addition, to providing a back up source to supplement the reference point markers, one or more added rings also facilitate rapid visual appreciation for shifts and tilts in the patient's eye as well as some general information as to the range of movement or tilt degree. Again, however, reference can also be placed on one or more reference rings free of the point markers. [0103] Thus, for a typical iris diameter R5 of 10-12 mm and a representative pupil size of 2 mm to a maximum 6 mm (depending on the pupil dilation state—although in the present invention, unlike some prior art techniques which require the extra step of induced pupil dilation, the pupil is at a natural, minimal state with the preferred level of illumination) the reference markers are advantageously positioned within a range of 6 mm to 10mm. That is, the eye's natural characteristics provide an adequate range of iris area for forming the point markers such as in a circumference diameter range of 7 to 9 (more preferably 8 mm±2 mm). This range would also be the preferred range for a marker ring. If a ring marker and a point marking technique are used together, than an outer circle and/or inner marker ring circle arrangement is preferable with the diameter of the inner and outer rings being within a ±1 mm to ±3 mm range of the point reference circumference (e.g. R2 with a 6.5 mm, R3 with an 8 mm, and R4 with a 9.5). The typical video view reference frame typically is large enough to encompass the sclera represented in FIG. 10 by R6 which typically has a diameter of 25 mm. [0104] FIG. 10A and 10B illustrates a geometric circular zone configuration and an ablation volume pattern designed for presbyopia corrective laser surgery as described in PCT Application No. PCT/US99/26242 filed Nov. 8, 1999 to Dr. Luis Ruiz and which designates the U.S. This PCT application published as WO/27324 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. [0105] FIG. 10A illustrates geometric circular zones representing ablation volume to be provided with predetermined specific characteristics. FIG. 10A illustrates four distinct zones with circular zone A being centered on the desired central point for the unablated area and having diameter I (mm). Inner annular zone B has outer diameter H (mm) and shares a common boundary with zone A and thus has an internal diameter I (mm). Intermediate annular zone C has an outer diameter of G (mm) and an internal boundary in common with the exterior boundary of B which is of length H (mm). Outer annular zone D has an internal diameter in common with the outer boundary of zone C of diameter G (mm) and an outer periphery having the illustrated diameter F (mm). The outer diameter is preferably taken from limbus to limbus which is typically about 10.5 mm. [0106] Internal circular zone A, which is centered about a desired central point of the patient, as described below, and has diameter I (mm), represents the zone which is to be kept free of any laser activity by, for example, mask positioning or controlled avoidance of ablating laser contact within that zone. Zone B, with outer diameter (mm), represents the maximum ablation (or removal) depth zone. Maximum ablation depth represents the corresponding correlation between diopters (i.e., 1/focal length, m) and the maximum depth of ablation of tissue in microns. Zone C represents the ablation perimeter limit that covers all of the ablation treatment zone. The outermost periphery of zone D of diameter F is represented by the limbus to limbus diameter. [0107] The profile shown in FIG. 10B illustrates an ablation pattern for the laser system that is highly effective in removing the presbyopic effect. As shown in FIG. 10B, zone A is shown as a flat, horizontal line due to a zero ablation effect on that region. FIG. 10B shows at the peripheral edge of zone A having a radiused (convex) edge which leads into a relatively steep, slightly concave, drop off profile section which extends to the maximum ablation point MD of the profile. Out from the maximum ablation point, there extends a smoothly curving ablation profile portion that is less steep than the drop off profile section (i.e., an aspherical relationship wherein the inner MD and outer MD slopes do not correspond) and extends from the maximum ablation depth out to the outer perimeter of zone C. As shown by FIG. 10B, a straight line approximation of the slope differential between the profile section extending out from point MD and in toward point MD is represented by RP1/r1 and RP2/r2. Since depths RP1=RP2, the ratio of slope difference can generally be said to be represented by r1/r2 or (G-I)/(H-I). Also, the profile section that is defined by the lower quarter depth sections of the inner curvature portion leading to the maximum ablation point and the outer curvature portion extending off from the maximum ablation point represent a concave, cup-shaped section within the lower quarter of depth region, with about ⅓ of the area of that cup-shaped section being inward of a vertical line extending through the maximum ablation point and the remaining ⅔ of that area outward thereof. The remainder of the less steep curvature extending over the remaining ¾ of depth has a smooth convex configuration which blends into the unablated area extending outward from zone C. [0108] In general association with the illustrated profile in FIG. 10B, the following shows the preferred values and ranges for the diameters F, G, H and L. [0109] F=limbus to limbus determination (approximate 10.5 mm) [0110] G=7.4 mm (preferred range of about 7.0 to 7.8 mm) [0111] H=2.8 mm (preferred range of about 2.4-3.2 mm) [0112] I=1.6 mm (preferred range of about 1.4-1.8 mm) [0113] The maximum ablation depth for the preferred profile contour is about 38 microns and a preferred range of depth is about 34 to 42 microns. [0114] FIG. 10C provides a schematic illustration for determining a desired nasal-superior center NS point for the circular non-ablation zone A shown in FIG. 10A. In FIG. 10C the left eye pupil P is shown schematically together with nose N of the patient. The up and down arrows illustrate the superior and inferior half sections with horizontal line L1′ and vertical line L2′ passing through center point CP of pupil P. Lines L1′ and L2′ break up the pupil into four quadrants with quadrant Q representing the nasal-superior quadrant of the pupil. The radial lines R1′ and R2′ defining quadrant Q are divided into thirds by points P1′ P2′ and PA, PB. Nasal-superior point NS, which represents the center point for zone A, is defined by the intersection point for the lines extending from the points P1′ and PA and into quadrant Q. Thus, for a typical undilated pupil diameter D1 of about 2 mm, the unit length out to each of P1′ and P2′ is 0.33 mm. It has been found that this center point NS for the non-ablated zone is preferred in the presbyopia correction process. Thus, following establishment with the reference marking means of the initial reference parameters, a supplemental reference cross hair set CH is positioned (e.g., click and mouse adjustment of a supplemental, different colored cross-hair depiction) to presbyopia center point NS. Similar shifts might also be deemed clinically necessary as determined by the surgeon, and typically require a laser delivery system override command from the surgeon. The laser beam delivery system thus places the applied laser beam pattern based on the supplemental reference set centered on points NS while the eyetracking system can still refer to the base or original reference values for monitoring eye shift and tilt. In this way the ablation pattern is applied concentric about this presbyopia based ablation center point NS and also maintains tracking conformance with a moving eye. [0115] In a preferred embodiment of the invention the laser system provides automatic adjustment means which provide an automated setting of this presbyopic correction center point by way of a software based option presented on a monitor or the like wherein the surgeon can simply choose this presbyopia based centerpoint. The eyetracker system (e.g., the video analysis means) can be used to implement this shift following an initial analysis of the pupil during the stage of initial reference parameters determination. [0116] Reference is made to FIGS. 11 to 13 for a more detailed explanation as to the function of the reference point markers and/or ring markers in use to determine eye tilt and which are readily useable together with, for example, an eyetracker camera system (e.g., X-Y axis based camera with cross hairs provided in the picture frame) for more complete eyetracking capabilities. The upper half of FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C and 11D show how the eye appears through an ocular of a microscope having applied cross hairs with the point referencing means of the present invention in use, while the bottom half provides a side elevational view of the eye. With the use of a beam splitter or the like the view of the eye through the ocular of the microscope corresponds with the video reference frame such that the cross hairs in the ocular of the microscope coincide with that used in the video reference frame as discussed below. In FIG. 11A the eye is in a non-tilt orientation and has its center coincident with the cross hairs' intersection at point C. FIG. 11A is illustrative of a typically preferred reference start location for the first video capture reference frame as well as a designation of the laser system that it is ready for an ablation process start (e.g. the system beeps to indicate that the parameters are acceptable for laser ablation). With the aforementioned off center presbyopia ablation center NS, the surgeon would then shift a supplemental cross-hair set inked by software to the ablation delivery means for application by the ablation delivery means with reference to the non-central axis starting point NS. [0117] FIG. 11B shows an example where the eye is positioned along the +Y axis to the upper edge of the visual field of the microscope ocular, which might be a situation where the patient is initially being moved into the desired reference point prior to the start of a surgical procedure or a situation subsequent to that wherein the patient's head or whole body has shifted from an initial reference location which could be in the midst of a laser ablation procedure. In this latter situation, the active eyetracker system would take this +Y shift into consideration in first determining whether or not to fire (i.e., whether a permissible range of movement is involved) and, if so, shifts the beam application to coincide with the +Y shift. As described below, this shift can alone entail movement of a scan mirror or adjustment of a pixel set. [0118] FIG. 11B also shows a non-tilt orientation. Because of the non-tilt orientation the reference markers are equal distance from the reference center point of the eye (e.g., the center point of the pupil), despite being off the video/microscope cross hair intersection center M (FIG. 11D). This is based on a human eye's natural ability to direct images (light beams in this case) that are within the 180° semi-spherical field of vision to a centered, concentric location with respect to the pupil whether the light source is already centered or off center. This concept is discussed in greater detail below with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. [0119] FIG. 11C provides a view similar to FIG. 11B except the non-tilted eye is in a +X axis shift relationship with respect to the set video/microscope reference frame. Also, as with FIG. 11B, the point reference markers in FIG. 11C are equally spaced along the corresponding X and Y axis extensions to show a non-tilt relationship despite the fact that the eye is offset from the video/microscope frame center M. The reference point markers are preferably set along the X and Y axis to allow for a reference view along the measurement line designations along the cross hairs of the video and microscope ocular. This adds a ready visual guide to the surgeon as to the degree of tilt involved based on the degree of off centering of one or more reference markers. As explained below, the eyetracking system is able to also analyze the amount of off centering with respect to the tilt reference point markers (e.g., a software program carrying out an analysis of the captured video image and the relative positioning of the markers with respect to a reference point such as the center C). This includes, for example, a sequence where in a first step the video frame analysis program determines whether the center of the pupil has deviated from a concentric relationship (or beyond a preset range of acceptable non-concentric deviations). If so, the video frame analysis program then proceeds with a calculation of the tilt angle associated with that deviation. FIG. 11D illustrates an example of an eye that has tilted only (i.e., there has only been a tilting of the eye and no head or body shift producing an X-Y axis plane shift). As can be seen from FIG. 11D, despite the non-movement of the head, the tilt of the eye causes a shift of the central point C in a −X axis direction, which is also the direction of tilt rotation. Due to the natural optical effect of the generally semispherical cornea, the reference markers appear within the iris in an offset fashion. As the tilt is along the −X axis (amongst the 360 degrees of radial tilt possibilities) in this example, the reference marker point P4 along the −X axis appears in the video/microscope image as being closer to the pupil center point C than in the non-tilt/non X-Y axis orientation in FIG. 11A, while the opposing point reference marker P2 appear farther removed from center point C. [0120] A marker system involving a ring marker would also both provide a visual depiction of whether a tilt or non-tilt situation exists due to a change in concentricity and a means for determining by way of the eyetracker system whether the eye has tilted and, if so, to what angle and in what new orientation. That is, the change in concentricity of the marker ring and the pupil center, for instance, can be analyzed by analyzing various shifted points amongst points on the ring pattern and the reference center C. The present invention thus features marking means for presenting tilt information based on the interaction of reference markers with respect to each other and a common reference (preferably center) point, with a change in the relative relationship between the common reference point and point markers occurring only during eye tilt and not (at least to an appreciable extent) in non-tilt X-Y plane shifts of the eye. [0121] FIG. 13 illustrates the above described ability of the eye to always place (at least within the general range of potential X-Y shifting of an eye during laser surgery) the reference marker points (shown landing in the preferred iris location) in a concentric relationship with respect to the pupil and the center thereof which is an arrangement which makes for efficient eye tilt calculation. In FIG. 13 there is shown +X and −Y shifting of the eye in the X-Y horizontal plane without tilt. FIG. 13 also shows point marker reference lights L1 to L4 and a schematic depiction of light rays originating from the respective sources of L1 to L4. As shown in FIG. 13 despite the different locations of the eye in the X-Y plane the light rays coming from the light sources L1 to L4 land within a concentric ring with each of corresponding reference marker points P1 to P4 being of equal distance to the pupil and equally circumferentially spaced in each instance. This means that the light bank of pointers represented by reference lights L1 to L4 could be located in a variety of locations and the eye would still pull in the rays into a concentric ring. However, to provide the sharpest (non-elliptical/precisely circular) reference point depiction in the captured video image, the main axis of the reference lights structure (and the exiting light beam) are preferably placed at about a 60 degree angle of inclination (as compared to other angles of outlet that are still capturable by the eye and thus functional, but tend to provide a slight elliptical configuration in the reference mark or point in the eye image). In addition, it is preferable to position the lights (e.g., the height from the eye and the diameter of the circumference for the equally circumferentially spaced exit points of lights L1 to L4) so the light beams of the respective markers are pulled in and appear on the iris as background as discussed above for FIG. 10. As also explained above, the reference pointers can be replaced by a light ring (although the reference marker point embodiment is preferable from the standpoint of sufficiently determining tilt with a minimized number of points about a circumference). Three points might also be used, but this is less preferable in that the four points allows for reference locations on the cross hairs of a video frame or microscope and more readily conveys the nature of the tilt. [0122] FIGS. 10 and 13 show an applied light ring marker on the iris extending at a common circumference with the reference points (see FIG. 8 for an illustration of a light ring marker device). In addition, one or more ring markers of a different diameter can be used together with the point reference markers for purposes, of simultaneously running backup checks (e.g. analysis of ring concentricity variations within a certain range) or as a fail safe mode in the event of a point marker light going out between ablation pulses. [0123] FIG. 13A provides an additional illustration as to how the reference point marks deviate in accordance with the tilt of the eye's normal axis. As can be seen in FIG. 1 3A the greater the degree of tilt, the closer the center of the pupil moves toward one reference point and the farther it moves from the opposite point mark. Also, the same closer/farther relationship between the two opposing points is maintained for an eye that has shifted, but retained the same tilt orientation from one shift location to the next. It is also preferable to have the point markers positioned such that at the maximum angle of tilt the farthest out point marker still projects on the iris, although at a point preferably just inward (<0.3 mm) from the iris periphery, while the closest point marker also stays on the iris, although at a point just outward (<0.3 m) from the maximum dilation state of the pupil (e.g., a 6.0 mm to 6.3 mm range). [0124] FIG. 12A, 12B and 12C show schematically the variation in viewed reference marker location due to a tilt in the eye. FIG. 12 A shows a “normal” eye position that has a normal axis No in a non-tilt orientation and coincident with respect to the line of the incoming reference position laser beam and hence also the video frame/ocular cross hairs. FIG. 12A also shows a tilted eye having its normal axis shifted from the No to Ni position. FIGS. 12B and 12C show, respectively, the corresponding reference marker locations for the normal and tilted eye depictions in FIG. 12A. As can be seen when the eye tilts in the manner shown in FIG. 12A the resultant optical changes result in the planar image of the eye showing the pupil having moved closer to one (or two if the tilt is not along only one reference axis) of the reference markers and farther away from the opposite reference marker on the same axis. [0125] FIGS. 12B and 12C also show the relative measurable shifts in the distance between the preferred center reference point C and the points P1, P2, P3 and P4 which shifts are detectable in the video image frame and thus can be monitored by the eyetracker system. Through measurements and analysis of the deviation of the distances amongst the noted distances D1, D2, D3 and D4, the degree of tilt can thus be determined by microprocessor 132 through any one of a variety of ways through use, for example, of standard geometrical mathematical formulas. In other words, once a determination has been made that the eye has tilted by way of a review of the relative positioning of the pupil center and the reference means of the present invention, a determination can be made as to the associated tilt angle. There exists a variety of different ways of determining the tilt angle following a determination in accordance with the present invention that a tilt is indeed involved and not solely an X-Y axis plane shift (which shift can even occur to some extent with head fixation devices such as a cervical pillow). [0126] One preferred technique is shown in FIG. 12D and involves utilizing the relatively universal value for an adult focal radius (see focal point Fc) of a cornea Rc (11.25 mm) in conjunction with the also relatively standard length between the eye's center apex Ca point and the iris plane IP (3.5 mm) otherwise known as the anterior chamber depth Ac. With Rc−Ac=7.75 mm and the video analysis determination of the pupil center's shift &Dgr;U (shown along only the X axis in this instance, but could also have a Y axis component or could be only a Y axis shift) the tilt angle &THgr; can readily be determined based on tan &THgr; of &Dgr;U/7.75 mm. Alternatively, the eyetracker system can refer to a stored memory bank for various angle interrelationships between various differentials between the pupil center (or whatever reference point is being used) and the values of D1,D2, D3 and D4. It is noted that with respect to an X-Y-Z reference frame that is held at the “No position, there is a slight Z-axis shift in the pupil made possible by the reference marker means of the present invention. This is a neglible amount for the typical range of eye tilt involved and thus can be ignored during angle determination. Alternatively, sophisticated conventional geometrical analysis techniques can also be relied upon in determining the angle &THgr;, including those sufficient to take into consideration this minor Z axis shift in calculating &THgr;. [0127] FIG. 12E provides a flowchart for an eyetracker system based on the reference marker means for determining whether tilt exists and, if so, the tilt location and angle. As shown in FIG. 12E the eyetracker system conducts a self diagnostic test determination whether the reference marker means are properly operating (on and at the proper illumination level). If not, the operator is alerted that a reference marker problem exists and the laser system prevented from operating. [0128] If the reference mark pointers are operating properly, the eyetracker system can carry out a captured frame tilt analysis. In so doing, a check is made as to whether the pupil center has tilted or not. For example, check as to whether a D1≅D2≅D3≅D4 (the ≅designation being indicated in the event some minor tilt tolerance is deemed acceptable before a tilt mode is considered to exist). If no tilt is determined to have occurred, a laser pulse can be fired following any required aiming step. [0129] If a tilt is deemed to have taken place based on, for example, D1 not being equal to D3, then the eyetracker system proceeds with an analysis of &Dgr;&mgr; and &THgr; relative to the X-Y axis plane and generates and forwards an appropriate signal to the laser delivery system. If D2≠D4, then a determinant of &Dgr;&mgr; and the intersection of N1 relative to the X-Y plane is determined together with &THgr;. The appropriate signal is then delivered to the laser delivery system. If D1=D3 and D2=D4 then a no tilt signal is generated. If D1=D3 but D2=D4 then &Dgr;&mgr; along the Y-axis and the corresponding &THgr; tilt in the eye axis movement from No to N1 is determined. [0130] FIG. 14 illustrates a series of operator induced head repositioning steps involved in bringing a patient's head and eye to be ablated into focus during the initial positioning and reference frame capture. The view illustrated is that through the microscope ocular, but would correspond in a preferred embodiment with the focusing of the eyetracker camera's video and surgeon's monitor image. As shown by the time sequenced steps 14A,B,C and D, the bed or patient support is typically far removed from focus at the time of starting the process. The surgeon, through use of joysticks 144 or the like, then moves the patient closer into focus until the eye is generally centered within the view. At step C, the eye comes sufficiently into view as to have the reference markers clearly appear on the iris. The surgeon, as well as the eyetracking system, can then monitor/analyze the interrelationship between the reference points and the cross hairs with respect to the pupil, and when the fixation cross point coincides with the center of the pupil a check is made to see if the reference markers are each at a equal distance from the center (or any offset within an acceptable deviation range). If the pupil is sufficiently aligned with the cross hairs, but there is too much off-concentric deviation with respect to the reference markers, the surgeon would know that there is an unacceptable tilt level involved and would ask the patient to fixate on the fixation light (120 FIG. 8) aligned with the laser beam axis until the patient sufficiently removes the tilt in the eye to allow for origin reference capture for use by the eyetracker during the subsequent eyetracking process. Through use of the below described improved ablation delivery system designed to correspond the laser pulse delivery angle with a tilt angle assumed by a patient's eye without the drawbacks associated with moving many large components of the delivery system for large distances, improved ablation results can be achieved. With the below described tilt accommodation laser delivery system there is made possible coverage of all or a substantial portion of the range of possible eye tilt positions (e.g., within an acceptable parameter range preset in the laser system before automatic shut down). In other words, with the below described laser delivery systems designed to accommodate for eye tilt, the tilt detecting eyetracking and laser beam application delivery system can function together so as to compensate for tilting either at the time of initial reference taking and/or at later stages during the laser treatment process. [0131] Also, the initial patient positioning sequence can be partially automated by saving a pre-utilized or factory set bed movement sequence up to for example steps B or C to help speed the process up. The sequence can be made more fully automated through use of an eyetracker video or viewing video focusing adjustment sequence to determine range and offset (which camera can be one in the same in some embodiments) coupled together with automated bed manipulation based on the signal generated during the focusing adjustment sequence. Thus, the video or eyetracker camera or both goes through a series of focusing checks spaced in time between a series of bed movement commands until the bed is adjusted to a location wherein the focusing sequence establishes that the focused eye is positioned within acceptable parameters. In the case of a tilted eye, however, and a laser delivery system not having a level of tilt tolerance at the time of initial reference setting (which tolerance is made possible by the below described eye tilt accommodating laser delivery system), there would still be required an adjustment on the part of the patient to remove the tilt. This tilt removal adjustment can be facilitated at the time of initial patient alignment and first video capture, by a command being sent from a processor receiving eye reference location input, to pulse the eye fixation beam to capture the patient's attention so that the patient focuses on the fixation beam to a sufficient degree to remove the tilt. This would avoid having to have the surgeon remind the patient to look at the fixation light. [0132] FIGS. 15A to 15D show a series of camera focus level sequences for use in the bed positioning process that would be representative of a series of focus/position checks between patient bed movements implemented through use of the same positioning mechanisms (not shown) triggered by joysticks 144. As shown in these figures, the camera is initially off and then a first image appears in FIG. 15B which as shown is preferably one in which at least part of the eye appears (which can be easily managed through a preprogrammed movement of the bed as discussed above for FIG. 14). The eyetracker camera and associated software then first conducts a focus based analysis of the present image with respect to, for example, the cross hair intersection of the camera or image receiver together with a check against a preestablished parameter reference bank which preferably includes the circumferential ring size of the above noted reference ring and/or point markers (or some other eye feature such as the concentricity and size of the iris). For example, for a normal axis check, a calculation as to the diameter of a ring marker can be made while a check is made in the same step period for deviations of the distance of the point markers from the cross hair intersection. Adjustment signals are then implemented if the present image is outside those parameters to adjust the bed in the appropriate corrective direction followed by another analysis of the location of the eye and the noted reference points with respect to the cross hair reference point and current focus level. This series is repeated until a determination is made that the eye is at an appropriate focus level and in a desired position as represented by FIG. 15D. The focus based positioning process and/or the eyetracking process can also be facilitated by using a view screen point and click (or similar surgeon implemented command) based on a pointer lying within the video image to direct the positioning with respect to an X and Y axis plane. At least during the initial focusing stage, the Z axis positioning of the table can be facilitated with a pop up screen with a range of height adjustment possibilities to start the focus check sequence off at a closer level than might be the situation. [0133] FIGS. 16A to 16D illustrate various eye tilt images presented in different software filter choices available by way of detection software in the computer processor and/or camera. As can be seen from a review of these figures the reference pointer technique which uses the iris background allows for high diversity of settings while still providing clear and readily determinable reference parameters for use in the software analysis of a captured view against an earlier captured reference view. In addition, FIGS. 16A to F also show clearly a situation wherein the eye is tilted (toward the top of the page as presented in FIGS. 16A to F) as can be seen by the relative relationship between the pupil and the four reference pointers. FIG. 16A also illustrates the cross hairs provided in a typical camera and ocular view. The remainder of FIGS. 16B to F have the cross hairs typically present in such views removed for added clarity as to the eye and reference markers. [0134] The above noted information as to the relative position of marker means reference points (or marker reference ring(s)) on the X-Y plane with respect to a chosen video reference point (e.g., the cross hairs intersection in the camera image) and the degree of tilt representation by way of the shift in the relative differences of the reference marker applied by the marking means with respect to the reference center or some other suitable reference, allows for rapid and efficient eyetracking through a picture frame capture and comparison process. [0135] FIGS. 17-19B show a laser system similar to that shown in FIG. 8 and 9 except for an enhanced laser beam delivery system which is well suited for use with the tilt information obtained by the above described eyetracking system so as to allow for ablations that are more true to the intended results through avoidance of unanticipated tilt based energy density variations as described above for FIGS. 7A and 7B and non-alignment in general. FIG. 17 illustrates mask system 200 placed in the optical path of the laser beam which in this embodiment is a large beam capable of covering the entire ablation area of the eye. An example of such a mask system 200 is found in the liquid crystal mask system set forth in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/598,226 filed on Jun. 21, 2000 to inventors Dr. Luis Ruiz and Eduardo Matallana, which application is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein. Another example of such a mask system 200 is found in the various electro-optical masks (e.g. electrochromic and polymer dispersed liquid crystal masks) described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/598,227 filed on Jun. 21, 2000 to inventors Dr. Luis Ruiz and Eduardo Matallana, which application is incorporated herein in its entirety. As explained in greater detail below, these mask systems include optical components in line with active masks that can be used to set desired ablation patterns and vary the overall resultant density level in certain areas of the cornea so as to offset for tilt determinations by way of communication between the active eyetracker system and the mask parameters. [0136] For example, the energy density level for one or more large beam pulses can be altered by way of either turning on or off certain pixels within the mask (so as to achieve a resultant ablation volume closer to the intended tilt results). Transmission densities of certain pixels can also be altered through use of mask system 200 by, for example, a duty cycle variation (variations in on-off states during a laser pulse period) or by changing the level of transmissiveness amongst pixels being subjected to a laser pulse by a change in the blockage/transmission characteristics of certain pixels to compensate for the tilt (e.g., voltage application differentials on a pixel or pixel sub-group basis to achieve various partial transmission blockage levels falling between full block and no block states). [0137] With reference to FIGS. 18, 19A and 19B, 19C, 19D and 19E, a description of the above noted liquid crystal mask system is provided. As shown, active mask 202 comprises a multi-layer assembly 204 which includes first substrate plate 206 of, for example, UV grade synthetic fused silica (i.e., UVGSFS (SiO2)) or sapphire. This transparent substrate plate is followed by a first, transparent electrode layer 208 (FIG. 19B) having pixel electrode cells 225 (typically deposited) and the (typically deposited) voltage lead lines 227 from a pixel cell or pixel cell voltage adjustable power source, shown in FIGS. 19D and 19E. [0138] Liquid crystal material 210 is provided between first transparent electrode layer 208 and second transparent electrode layer 212, with the second electrode layer 212 being a full sheet electrode layer (with respect to the transparent pixel electrode cells 225 outer peripheral border). Thus, upon application of a low level voltage (on or off) to the electrode cells 225 through lead lines 227 (depending on the preferred, preset condition) on each individual pixel cell, a desired pixel mode can be achieved due to a change in orientation of the liquid crystal material associated with the activated pixel. Preferably, the deposited 208 electrode layer is deposited directly on the substrate 206 as a thin layer of (ITO) indium-tin oxide or SnO2 by means of conventional depositing techniques such as vacuum evaporation, chemical vapor deposition, electroplating, or other commonly known methods. [0139] The pixel cells mainly defined by the pixel electrode cells and the sandwiched/laminated material associated therewith are preferably arranged in a square matrix which is sufficient in number to achieve the desired degree of ablation precision such as a 1024×1024 pixel array with a pixel size of 100&mgr; or less being preferred, although other resolutions are also possible with lesser number pixel arrays (e.g., 512×512) and larger pixel sizes (e.g., 100&mgr; to 150&mgr;). [0140] FIG. 19A further illustrates irregular pixel latent pattern 218 formed in active matrix 202 which is differentiated by the lighter shaded pixel area of pattern 218 provided in the mask (transparent-transmission state) as compared to the darker shaded pixel area 220 (non-transparent non-transmission). For illustrative purposes, there is provided in FIG. 19C, the total volumetric ablation pattern 222 with the three dimensional topography associated with the irregular pixel pattern 218 presented for forming the deepest ablation pattern shown. Each topography level representation (T1 to T7) preferably corresponds to a single volumetric ablation segment or pulse application of the entire ablation volume (shown schematically as each ablation segment would, in a preferred embodiment, correspond with the ablation depth characteristic of the laser which, for a full duty cycle, is often around 0.21&mgr; to 0.25&mgr; and thus would typically involve many more layers than the 7 shown). The designation BS is in reference to a best sphere determination as discussed in the above noted U.S. Pat. No. 6,129,722, while MD references the maximum ablation depth involved for this ablation pattern. [0141] In a preferred embodiment, the liquid crystal material 210 provides a twisted nematics (TN) effect on the polarized light 216 passing through matrix 202. With a twisted nematic liquid crystal material, the polarization vector of the incoming light is rotated by a quarter turn ¼ (90 degrees) by the liquid crystal molecules through the natural physical twisted nematics effect produced by the liquid crystal molecules. In other words, liquid nematic substance 210 (typically sealed off by a peripheral frame structure surrounding or abutting the electrode material and sandwiched between the substrate supports) is used as a rotator layer and is placed inside between the two electrodes 208 and 212 as well as between the first and second substrates 206 and 214 and also between polarizers 226 and 228. The second polarizer 228 is designed in one embodiment to have a polarization vector that is 90° offset from that of the first polarizer. In this preferred embodiment, when no voltage is applied on a pixel, the polarization vector of the incoming light is rotated by the liquid crystal molecules through the twisted nematic effect so as to have the rotated polarized light oriented for passage through the 90° offset second polarizer. Thus, the second polarizer, placed at the output side of the liquid crystal mask, is used to transmit the light (normally on). [0142] On the other hand, with the first and second polarizers in a 90° offset relationship, when a proper voltage is applied to a pixel cell, the crystal liquid molecules tend to align with the electric field, such that the twisted nematic effect is lost and thus the polarization vector of the incoming light will be unchanged (i.e., not rotated). The light will therefore be rejected (off) by the output polarizer as its polarization vector is not aligned with the non-twisted UV energy. Alternatively, the first and second polarizers can be arranged to have their polarization vector initially aligned in which case the second polarizer will be normally off (the twisted light is blocked) and upon an electric field application the second polarizer will allow for transmission of the untwisted, polarized light traveling thereto. [0143] Thus during operation of the laser system, laser light beam 111 is directed to expander 218 and then to collimator 219 to distribute and lower the energy per unit area prior to the beam being applied to the liquid crystal mask. The first UV grade polarizer optic component 226 associated with mask 222 (see FIG. 19A) is placed upstream of the liquid crystal material and is suited for handling the relatively high energy densities associated with the UV light beam 211 such as the preferred 193 nm. The first polarizer 226 which the light beam reaches is transparent to the ultraviolet light and is used to polarize the excimer laser beam such that the light beam exiting the polarizer oscillates on a defined plane (e.g., has a common polarization vector) according to the characteristics and orientation of the polarizer optic. The beam is then directed through the UV mask to achieve the desired pattern and then sent through focusing lens 224 and then to the turning mirror where it is directed to the desired ablation location. Mask system 200 shown in FIG. 22 represents a compact optical assembly that can be made as an assembled unit within a common support housing (similar to a telescope housing) and is thus readily inserted in, and removed from, the optical path of the laser. The arrangement shown in FIG. 22 is convenient from the stand point of easy maintenance and compactness although other arrangements maintaining the function of presenting to the ablated surface an active mask generated ablation pattern, are suited for use herein. [0144] With respect to the earlier described laser delivery system of FIG. 8, reliance could be placed on altering the flying spot pattern in an effort to compensate for interpreted tilts and the possibility of undesirable density pattern variations. In other words the number of hits of a flying spot can be altered with the knowledge of the tilt information to compensate the degree of ablation in that area determined by the tilt determination system described above. However, this is a less preferred technique as it would involve limited situations such as extended, common position tilts or a correction program for an initially tilted eye at the point reference parameter capture. [0145] Rather than reliance on the above described liquid crystal based active mask, reliance can be placed on an electro-optical mask as described in the above noted U.S. Ser. No. 09/598,227 application such as an electrochromic mask shown schematically in FIGS. 20A, 20B and 20C. FIGS. 20A and B illustrate schematically the relationship wherein excimer laser 110 is directing unpolarized light 111 to the electro-optical cell 205 (forming one on of many pixel cells in active mask 222). In FIG. 20A the voltage source is off such that the electro-optical cell 225 is in a non-transmitting or off mode. The electromagnetic energy 111 (e.g. UV light) coming form the excimer laser head 110 is oscillating in all directions and then goes to the electro-optical matrix mask but it can not pass through if no voltage is applied across the electrode layers as shown in FIG. 20B. However, in the transmission pixel cell state shown in FIG. 20C when voltage is applied, light is exposed onto the projecting zone as the pixel is in a bleached (or partially transparent) state. [0146] FIG. 20C provides a schematic presentation of the electro-optical properties of the electrochromic cell 205 contained in mask 222 which has all of its components transparent when the cell is in an uncolored state. As shown in FIG. 20C, the electrochromic cell 205 features outer support substrates 206 and 214, with each being a UV grade substrate such as fused silica, sapphire or quartz when the electromagnetic energy is in the non visible, ultraviolet spectrum and electrochromic element 220. As represented in FIG. 20C, an electric field producer 207 is in electrical communication with deposited electrode sheets 208 and 212 with the illustrated segment of sheet 208 in FIG. 20C representing a pixel segment of sheet 208. By passing a current through the cell through use of electric field generator 207, the coloration of the cell can be achieved and, hence the absorption quality of the cell with respect to incoming electromagnetic energy. The degree of coloration can be controlled by the amount of charge passed through the cell and for a bistable electrochromic material the color state remains after switching off the voltage. To bleach the device, the polarity across the cell is reversed via the electric field generator. Accordingly, an active mask having a plurality of such cells can be adjusted between laser pulses to achieve a desired series of ablation segments leading up to the desired ablation volume pattern. Also, as described above the transmission state of individual pixel cells can be altered when the tracking system detects a tilt in the eye such that the density gradient in the applied area will not be skewed due to the tilt. [0147] Reference is now made to FIG. 21A, 21B and 21C which illustrate another preferred mask 222 described in the above noted U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/598,227. FIG. 21A illustrates a cut away section of mask 222 which comprises a multi-stack substrate-dispersed liquid crystal mask having a plurality of pixel cells with one schematic cell shown by reference 300 in FIGS. 21B and 21C. FIG. 21B schematically illustrates cell 300 when in an “off” or non-transmission state. As seen in FIG. 21B, incoming unpolarized electromagnetic energy 302 (e.g., ultraviolet energy such as that output by an excimer laser with for example, a wavelength of 193 nm) passes through a first UV grade support substrate 301 and then through the transparent first deposited electrode layer 304 whereupon it passes into first substrate dispersed liquid crystal layer 306 having randomly oriented liquid crystal bubbles (i.e., the liquid crystal directors of bubbles 308 being randomly distributed due to voltage source 310 being in an off state) within substrate. Second electrode (e.g., ITO) layer 314 is followed by second substrate-dispersed liquid crystal layer 316 (which is materially subjected to an electric field as shown by the cell illustration in FIG. 21C), then third electrode layer 326 and then third substrate dispersed liquid crystal layer 328. Second support plate 303, (which preferably corresponds with last support plate 301) is placed so as to sandwich the fourth electrode layer 334 between it and layer 328. While FIG. 21A features a monolithic unit, a series of individual and self contained mask plates could be used which together achieve the added blocking function described with respect to FIG. 21B and C. [0148] As shown in FIG. 21B because of the random orientation of the directions in bubbles 308 within the encapsulating substrate 312, the incoming electromagnetic radiation is then scattered as represented by FIG. 21B whereupon a substantial amount of the energy is blocked. Due to the random orientation, some electromagnetic radiation might pass through second deposited electrode layer 314 and into second, intermediate substrate-dispersed liquid crystal layer or cell component 316 having liquid crystal bubbles 318 dispersed within encapsulating substrate 320 (preferably 318 and 320 corresponding material wise with 308 and 312). The directors 322 are oriented perpendicular to the electromagnetic confronting face of the cell due to the electric field generated by electric field generator 324. [0149] For any rays making it through layer 306, their direction will be such that their angle of reflection will result in their further deflection within the intermediate cell 316. This arrangement will orient any such random leakage ray so as to prevent energy from transmitting through cell 316 and out through the next in line deposited electrode layer 326 and further blocking cell component 328, such that all or essentially all of the transmitted energy is not allowed through third substrate-dispersed liquid crystal layer 328 (comprised of randomly oriented bubbles 330 within substrate 332) and the fourth in line deposited electrode layer 334. As with substrate-dispersed liquid crystal (e.g., an electropolymer dispersed layer) 306, layer 328 has random bubbles as voltage source 310 is in a non-electric field generation state. FIG. 21B also illustrates first and second substrate plates 301 and 303 which are preferably formed of UV grade synthetic fused silica (UV GSFS (SiO2)). [0150] FIG. 21 C illustrates cell 300 in a transmission “on” state wherein electromagnetic energy 302 (entering in a common direction with respect to the below described aligned directors of each bubble set) passes freely through cell 300 to a desired projected surface (e.g., the cornea of an eye). As shown in FIG. 21C, in addition to voltage source 324 continuing to maintain intermediate layer or cell component 316 with the directors of bubbles 322 oriented in the desired direction of travel of the electromagnetic energy beam 302, voltage source 310 is placed on such that the directors in bubbles 308 in layer 312 and the directors in bubbles 330 become commonly oriented with the directors in bubbles 322 in intermediate layer 316. Thus, with this arrangement, the electromagnetic radiation (e.g., a pulsed excimer laser output) is free to pass through to achieve a desired ablation effect on a substrate to be ablated. [0151] Accordingly, the individual pixel cells can be controlled as described for the other mask embodiments for determining what portions of the applied laser beam are blocked or allowed through. Also, by linking the mask based laser beam delivery system to the eyetracker there can be made adjustments on the X-Y plane either by shifting the relative position of on/off pixels and/or the turning mirror orientation. Also, like the other above described mask embodiments, eye tilt information provided by the eyetracker can be used to adjust the pixel transmission states to avoid undesirable energy density variations with respect to the intended pulse application area. This includes the above noted compensation techniques of altering the on/off characteristics by duty cycle adjustments or blocking/opening regions off/on in one or more ablation segments/pulse sequences to accommodate the different density effect due to tilt. In other words, certain pixel “on” regions subject to higher energy density than originally designated due to the tilt can be placed off or in a blocking mode, while shadow regions of the tilt can be switched from the originally set blocking mode to a transmission mode. The adjustment in pixel cell transmissiveness can also include assigning pixels with intermediate transmission states in addition to full blocking or full on states. With regard to the bubble dispersion cell in FIG. 21C, this can include removing the random orientation in only one or two of the dispersed bubble substrates to allow an intermediate level of energy applications. [0152] With reference to FIGS. 22 to 25 there is provided a description of a preferred laser delivery system of the present invention which is well suited for accommodating eye tilt in that the laser beam is delivered along an axis which is coincident or parallel with the normal axis of the eye (or whatever eye axis is chosen as the time of initial reference determination to be the one aligned with the laser beam delivery reference axis). FIG. 22 shows a view similar to FIG. 17 except for the introduction of tilt accommodation delivery system 400 which comprises scan mirror 402 and compensating mirror 404. A preferably fixed turning mirror 121 is positioned upstream of scan mirror 402 to accommodate laser beam travel for the typical orientations of a laser. With altered initial alignment of the laser initial beam projection through a repositioning of the entire laser, a direct passage position to scan mirror (at the first focal point of mirror 404) is possible but generally impractical due to the size of the laser and the location it would need to assume. FIG. 23 provides a schematic physical structure view of the system shown in FIG. 22 and provides a schematic illustration of the relative positioning of the scan mirror 402 and elliptical mirror 404 in the optical path of the UV laser beam 111. [0153] Also, in FIG. 22 mask system 200 is shown in dash lines in FIG. 22 as the tilt accommodation laser delivery system 400 is applicable as well to laser delivery systems that are free of the mask system 200 (e.g., a system that would normally rely on an adjustable turning mirror for small or large spot beam adjustments). In the latter case the turning mirror 121 is preferably held stationary when used with system 400 once mirror 121 is properly aligned with respect to scan mirror 402. As described, however, the mask system 200 provides the opportunity to use faster ablating large beam applications with the ablation pattern rapidly and precisely adjusted with the active mask's varying pixel pattern and correspondingly simplifies the tilt accommodation delivery. [0154] In FIG. 22 scan mirror interface 134 is in line between the scan mirror 402 and processing means such as main computer 132 to adjust scan mirror 402 while it maintains its central pivot position at the focal point of ellipsoidal mirror 404. In the preferred embodiment, turning mirror 121 is fixed and the mask is not interlinked with the eyetracking system, but instead changes its pixels in accordance only with the predetermined ablation volume pattern. In this way, a specific pattern is conveyed to the scan mirror 402 which is relied upon to achieve the desired laser delivery accommodation changes to suit tilts in the eye. That is, it is the scan mirror 402 which is adjusted to accommodate for sensed tilts in the eye so as to ensure that the laser beam retains a normal axis relationship with the eye despite any eye tilt. With this preferred arrangement, movement of the head along the X-Y plane is minimized with a head holding means such as a cervical pillow. This is because the ellipsoidal based mirror and scan mirror are preset to fully accommodate a full range of tilt about a predetermined relatively fixed focal point. An eyetracker system analysis for any X-Y shift is thus made only from the standpoint of determining whether the eye is within a suitable parameter values for allowing for a laser shot to take place. [0155] Reference is made to FIGS. 24 and 25 for additional detail as to the accommodation made possible by the ellipsoidal mirror 404 when the eye tilts. FIG. 24 shows an ellipse E1 corresponding with a cross-section through the. ellipsoidal mirror with the ellipse's major diameter extending from point H1 to H2 With this distance being preferably based on the microscope's focal length (e.g. 30 cm). The scan mirror 402 is positioned at F1 (e.g. 5 cm down from H1 along the major axis) which is the first focal point along the major axis of ellipse E1 while the second focal point F2 coincides with the curvature center of the cornea having radius Rc (e.g. 25 cm down from H1). The ellipse E1 in FIGS. 24 and 25 is shown tilted (e.g. angle B at 15 to 20 degrees) so as to help accommodate a non-interfering beam segment passage from the fixed turning mirror 121 to the adjustable scan mirror 402. The illustrated ellipsoidal mirror's 404 major cross-section shown in FIG. 26 is arranged so as to generally extend over an upper quadrant of ellipse E1 so as to provide for sufficient beam scan to achieve the aforementioned maximum tilt range for the eye (e.g. a cone of 15 to 30 degrees divergence from a normal vertical central eye axis) corresponding with the initial laser beam reference setting. [0156] In operation, the ablation volume pattern, which is based on a normal non-tilt reference setting, is thus implemented while the eyetracker system monitors the position of the eye both from a tilt and X-Y axis shift adjustment standpoint. Again, the after being used to determine whether ablation should continue as the design of the ellipsoidal mirror 402 is set up to best operate when no X-Y axis plane shifting is involved. [0157] Through use of an analysis like that described above with respect to FIGS. 12B, 12C and 12D, the angle of tilt in an eye can be determined and can be conveyed as an X-Y plane shift &Dgr;U, for example. The laser beam output from turning mirror 121 is directed to the movable scan mirror 402 positioned at the focal point F1 of mirror 404 such that movement of the scan mirror, in conjunction with the shape of mirror 404 provides for delivery of an angle beam precisely corresponding with the angle of tilt assumed by the eye (angle &THgr;-based or the shift of eye axis No to position N1 together with, for example, X and Y axis coordinate or a polar angle value for the intersection of axis N1 at angle &THgr; with respect to the X-Y plane of the cone base of the range of possible eye tilts with respect to No. Elliptical mirror 404 is thus maintained fixed in position as this relationship allows for scan mirror 402 to simply assume an orientation that places the pre-reflected beam B1 at the proper contact point on the curved mirror 404 to achieve a post reflecting coincident angle beam B2 that is based on the determined eye tilt &THgr; value. [0158] In addition to scan mirror 402 and ellipsoidal mirror 404, FIG. 24 provides a more detailed illustration of some of laser system components shown in FIG. 22 with emphasis on the interrelationship between eyetracking system components and the tilt accommodation laser delivery system 400 of the present invention. As noted above, ellipsoidal mirror 404 is dimensioned and arranged such that the fixed upstream turning mirror 121 and scan mirror work together to choose a point on the fixed ellipsoidal mirror such that the beam is directed along an axis coincident to the normal axis of an eye having undergone a tilt. [0159] FIGS. 24 and 25 illustrate the manner in which mirror 404 can readily accommodate for any angle tilt within a predetermined cone shaped range. When the eye tilts (see the left and right tilt reference mark depictions 406 and 408 in FIG. 25 with relation to the non-tilted eye schematic representation 410 for eye 412), there is presented video screen depictions having the pointer reference markers in the positions illustrated in FIG. 25. Thus, using the information conveyed due to the relative relationship of the reference marker points with respect to the original more central reference point (for example) based on the original normal axis intersection at the apex of the eye coinciding with the laser beam reference location, the tilt parameters of the tilted eye can be determined (see the discussion for FIG. 12D and 12E above as well). This information is then forwarded to the main computer (e.g. along the “tilt signal compensation” communication link) and then from the computer to the scan mirror interface which tilts the mirror 402 (typically along two fixed axis to cover the major axis and minor axis curvature of the mirror 404). The tilt accommodation laser delivery system 400 is thus particularly suited for accommodating a full range of eye tilt, particularly when used in conjunction with the highly effective eyetracker system described above. [0160] Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, the invention is not limited to the details thereof. Various substitutions and modifications will occur to those of ordinary skill in the art following a review of this application, and all such substitutions and modifications are intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. 1. An eye laser system, comprising: a laser; a laser delivery system for delivering a laser beam generated by said laser to an eye; an eyetracking system which monitors movement of the eye and conveys eyetracking information to said laser delivery system, said eyetracking system including a non-invasive eye tilt reference marker. 2. The laser system as recited in claim 1 wherein said reference marker is a reference marker that projects an energy beam so as to reflect off the iris of the eye. 3. The laser system as recited in claim 2 wherein said reference marker includes a plurality of points arranged concentrically about the pupil of the eye. 4. The laser system as recited in claim 3 wherein there are at least three reference marker points reflected from the iris. 5. The laser system as recited in claim 4 wherein there are four reference marker points. 6. The laser system as recited in claim 5 wherein said eyetracker system includes a video frame developer and means for analyzing captured video frames. 7. The laser system as recited in claim 6 wherein said video frame developer includes a frame reference component that includes X and Y axis extensions and said four reference marker points land on respective extensions when the eye is in a reference setting. 8. The laser system as recited in claim 3 wherein said reference marker further comprises a ring illuminator. 9. The laser system as recited in claim 8 wherein said reference marker generates visible light that provides surgical illumination. 10. The laser system as recited in claim 1 wherein said reference marker provides a concentrically arranged pattern on said pupil which is concentric with said pupil. 11. The laser system as recited in claim 1 wherein said reference marker includes point marker lights positioned circumferentially about the laser beam path. 12. The laser system as recited in claim 11 wherein said point marker lights operate in the visible light spectrum. 13. The laser system as recited in claim 1 wherein said reference marker reflects a pattern on said eye that is concentric with respect to said pupil and further comprising means for determining eye tilt based on any non-concentric adjustment between a pupil reference point and said pattern. 14. The laser system as recited in claim 13 wherein said pattern includes a four equally spaced point pattern. 15. The laser system as recited in claim 13 wherein said analyzing means determining means for determining a tilt angle of said eye. 16. An eyetracker system for use in determining eye tilt comprising a reference marker generating means for producing on an eye iris a pattern that indicates an eye tilt upon a tilt in said eye and means for generating an eye tilt existence signal to a laser delivery system. 17. The eyetracker system as recited in claim 16 wherein said pattern includes at least four equally spaced light points projected on the iris of an eye. 18. The eyetracker system as recited in claim 16 wherein said eye tilt determination means includes means for determining a tilt angle of said eye. 19. A laser delivery system for use in an eye laser system, comprising a scan mirror and an ellipsoidal mirror positioned to accommodate eye tilt. 20. A laser system comprising the laser delivery system recited in claim 19 and further comprising a laser. 21. A laser system as recited in claim 20 and further comprising an eyetracker system with means for monitoring eye tilt. 22. A laser system as recited in claim 21 wherein said eyetracker system comprises reference point lights positioned so as to reflect off the iris so as to convey pupil adjustments through variations in a relative position of said point markers with respect to said pupil. 23. A laser system as recited in claim 21 wherein said eyetracker system comprises means for generating a concentric pattern on the iris of the eye being treated. 24. A laser system comprising the laser delivery system recited in claim 19 and a laser and an active crystal mask positioned in an optical path of said laser. Filed: Jun 13, 2003 Inventors: Luis Antonio Ruiz (Bogota), Eduardo Matallana (Bogota), Arnoldo Narvaez (Bogota) Application Number: 10460658 Current U.S. Class: Recurving Or Reshaping Of The Eye (606/5); Systems (606/10); Beam Energy Control Or Monitoring (606/11) International Classification: A61B018/20;	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1658
__label__wiki	0.9124	0.9124	Justia Patents With Synchronized Spectrum Repetitive Scanning (e.g., Cathode-ray Readout)US Patent Application for Optical spectrum analyzer with continuously rotating tuynable filter Patent Application (Application #20070285659) Optical spectrum analyzer with continuously rotating tuynable filter Jun 7, 2007 - OPTOPLEX CORPORATION An optical spectrum analyzer is implemented with a detector combined with a tunable filter mounted on a stage capable of 360-degree rotation at a constant velocity. Because of the constant rate of angular change, different portions of the input spectrum are detected at each increment of time as a function of filter position, which can be easily measured with an encoder for synchronization purposes. The unidirectional motion of the mirror permits operation at very high speeds with great mechanical reliability. The same improvements may be obtained using a diffraction grating or a prism, in which case the detector or an intervening mirror may be rotated instead of the grating or prism. Latest OPTOPLEX CORPORATION Patents: Optical spectrum analyzer with continuously rotating tunable filter Single-package dual optical-function device Optical spectrum analyzer actuated by voice coil EFFICIENCY OF A DEEP GRATING HIGH RESOLUTION FAST TUNABLE FILTER USING A TUNABLE COMB FILTER This application is based on U.S. Provisional Ser. No. 60/811,719, filed Jun. 7, 2006. This invention pertains to the general field of optical spectrum analyzers, especially as used in communication networks. In particular, the invention relates to an optical spectrum analyzer with a continuously rotating scanning mechanism. Optical spectrum analyzers (often referred to in the art as OSAs) are usually implemented in the art using Michelson interferometers, tunable Fabry-Perot optical filters, and diffraction gratings. As illustrated schematically in FIG. 1, in conventional diffraction grating applications the input beam I is combined with a diffraction grating 10 to separate different wavelengths and direct them in respective separate directions. A mirror 12 is used to reflect a portion of the diffracted spectrum toward a light detector 14 through collection optics 16, 18 suitable for the particular application. (A beam splitter 16 is illustrated, but it is understood that more efficient optics would generally be used in practice.) When the angular position a of the mirror 12 with respect to the grating 10 is changed (or vice versa), as illustrated by arrow A, the wavelength reflected by the mirror varies. Therefore, the entire spectrum produced by the grating 10 may be collected by the detector 14 by varying the angle of incidence through a scan sufficiently wide to cover the spectrum. Typically, this scanning operation is carried out by mounting the mirror on a plate 20 that is alternately rotated by a suitable mechanism 22 in opposite directions over a predetermined angular range −θmax to +θmax. Alternatively, the grating is oscillated in similar manner instead of the mirror. This conventional approach suffers from several undesirable drawbacks. Because the plate supporting the mirror 12 necessarily changes direction between scan oscillations, the requirements for its mechanical implementation are rigorous, expensive, and often unreliable. The alternating motion of the mirror also limits the speed at which it can be oscillated, typically to a maximum speed of 100 milliseconds per cycle. Furthermore, a wavelength reference device 24 has to be built into the optical spectrum analyzer in order to synchronize the timing of wavelength reflection by the mirror with the detector reading. That is, each acquisition frame of the detector must be related to a wavelength, which in turn corresponds to an angular position of the mirror 12 in relation to the grating 10. The need for this additional hardware is undesirable because of its expense and potential operating complications. Similar problems belie optical spectrum analyzers implemented with Michelson interferometers and tunable Fabry-Perot optical filters because they also require rapid oscillating motion. Therefore, the approach of the prior art to optical spectrum analyzer implementation is not particularly efficient for telecommunication applications and any less expensive and more precise technology would be very desirable in the art. This disclosure provides a simple solution to achieve such a desirable advance. This invention provides a novel approach to optical spectrum analyzers based on the idea of varying the angle between the device producing the spectrum and the detector or reflecting mirror through continuous rotation, rather than through oscillating motion. This approach enables the optical spectrum analyzer to function without oscillation of any component and with greater speeds of data acquisition. According to an embodiment of the invention implemented with a diffraction grating, a mirror is mounted on a stage capable of 360-degree rotation at a constant velocity. Because of the constant rate of angular change, different portions of the diffracted spectrum are reflected and detected at each increment of time as a function of mirror position, which can be easily measured with an encoder for synchronization purposes. Furthermore, the unidirectional motion of the mirror permits operation at very high speeds with great mechanical reliability. The same result may be obtained by rotating the diffraction grating instead of the mirror. In that case, the diffracted spectrum may be detected directly by the detector without the use of a mirror. According to another embodiment, the invention combines a tunable filter with a stationary mirror or detector. The tunable filter is used in conventional manner to pass different wavelengths of the input beam sequentially by varying its angle of incidence, thereby producing a single wavelength at a time. At each time of acquisition, a different wavelength is either detected directly or reflected to the detector by a stationary mirror. Various other advantages will become clear from the description of the invention in the specification that follows and from the novel features particularly pointed out in the appended claims. Therefore, to the accomplishment of the objectives described above, this invention consists of the features hereinafter illustrated in the drawings, fully described in the detailed description of the preferred embodiments, and particularly pointed out in the claims. However, such drawings and descriptions disclose only some of the various ways in which the invention may be practiced. FIG. 1 illustrates a typical prior-art configuration for a diffraction grating optical spectrum analyzer. FIG. 2A is a schematic illustration of an optical spectrum analyzer according to the invention wherein an input beam is directed to a continuously rotating optical device that spatially separates the spectrum of the incident beam and directs a single isolated wavelength toward a stationary detector. FIG. 2B is an illustration of an optical spectrum analyzer according to the invention wherein an input beam is directed to a continuously rotating optical tunable filter, thereby sequentially transmitting different wavelengths of the spectrum of the incident beam toward a stationary detector. FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of the optical spectrum analyzer of FIG. 2-A wherein the isolated wavelength is reflected toward the detector by an intervening mirror. FIG. 4 illustrates schematically another embodiment of the invention wherein a stationary diffraction grating is combined with a continuously rotating mirror reflecting different isolated wavelengths toward a detector as a function of time. FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment of the invention wherein a stationary prism is combined with a continuously rotating mirror. FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment of the invention wherein a continuously rotating tunable filter is combined with a stationary mirror. FIGS. 7A and 7B show schematic side elevational and top views of the preferred embodiment of the invention, wherein a continuously rotating tunable filter is combined with a stationary mirror that reflects the output beam back through the tunable filter in order to improve the quality of the beam. The invention is directed at providing an improved optical spectrum analyzer with a novel approach to the way the various wavelengths in the spectrum of the input beam are separated and detected. For the purposes of the present invention, the term “wavelength” is used to indicate a single wavelength as well as a narrow band of wavelengths such as the set of narrow bands produced, in practice, by diffraction or refraction in an optical element or device. The terms “constant rotation” and “constantly rotating” are used to refer to a rotating motion having constant angular velocity (such as produced by a synchronous electric motor) as opposed to oscillating, rotational back-and-forth motion. The term “tunable filter” is intended to refer to any narrow-band filter wherein the wavelength of the output beam in a given direction of propagation may be varied by rotating the filter with respect to the input beam, thereby changing its angle of incidence. The invention lies in the idea of using a constantly rotating device to produce the varying wavelength detected at any given time by the detector of the spectrum analyzer. Referring to the figures, wherein like parts are designated with like numerals and symbols, FIG. 2A illustrates schematically an optical spectrum analyzer 30 according to the invention. The OSA includes a conventional optical device 32 capable of spatially separating narrow-band wavelengths in the spectrum of an incident input beam I, either by diffraction or refraction of the light. As such, the optical device 32 may be a diffraction grating or a prism. The device 32 is coupled to a motor 34 so that it can be rotated continuously at a constant angular speed (denoted by the arrow R) around an axis of rotation X adapted to produce a spectral output S directed toward a detector 14. A field stop 36 is preferably used in front of the detector 14 in order to block most of the spectral output S, allowing only a narrow-band beam to reach the detector 14. Note that the same result could be achieved by rotating the detector 14, rather than the optical device 32. In that case, the aperture 36 would be connected to the detector 14 so that it could rotate with it, and the motor 34 would be coupled to the detector to provide continuous rotation around an axis substantially perpendicular to the direction of the wavelength λ incident upon the detector. FIG. 2B illustrates another embodiment 40 of the invention wherein the optical device consists of a tunable filter 32′ adapted to sequentially transmit a different wavelength λ of the input beam spectrum toward the detector 14. The tunable filter 32′ is coupled to the motor 34 so that it can be rotated continuously at a constant angular speed, as in the case of the embodiment of FIG. 2A. Inasmuch as a tunable filter produces a single narrowband beam at a time directed to the detector, the field stop 36 is not necessary when the invention is implemented with a tunable filter. As one skilled in the art would readily understand, the continuous rotation of the optical device 32,32′ causes a different wavelength λ of the input beam's spectrum (or no light at all, depending on the angular position of the device) to reach the detector 14 at any given time, in the same manner as OSAs functioning with back-and-forth oscillating motion. However, because the speed of rotation of the motor 34 can be controlled to remain very constant, the exact position of the optical device 32,32′ with respect to the input beam I can be tracked easily and precisely with an encoder 38 and ascertained at every frame of data acquisition of the detector 14. As a result, the wavelength corresponding to each frame of data acquisition is known for conventional storage and processing with a computer 40. With the aid of an encoder, the angular motion of the motor does not need to be controlled accurately. Thus, a brushless DC motor, a well known device with long service life, can be used with a simple control to practice the invention. In another embodiment 50 of the invention illustrated in FIG. 3, the spectral output beam S is directed toward a mirror 12 from which a narrow-band beam λ is reflected toward the detector 14. Because of the stationary position of the mirror 12 with respect to the detector 14, a single wavelength is reflected toward the detector at any given time for detection and processing. An encoder 38 and a computer 40 are similarly connected to the optical device 32,32′ to synchronize detected wavelength and detection time. If the optical device 32 of FIG. 2A used to separate the spectral wavelengths of the input beam I is a diffraction grating or a prism, the invention can be implemented in similar manner by rotating the detector or the mirror, rather than the grating or the prism. For example, as illustrated schematically in FIG. 4, a stationary diffraction grating 10 may be combined with a mirror 12 coupled to a motor 34 rotating continuously around the axis X (as noted by the arrows R), thereby reflecting toward a detector. 14 (through some appropriate optics 16,18) different wavelengths of the spectrum produced by the diffraction grating 10. FIG. 5 illustrates a similar arrangement where a prism 42 is used to refract the input beam I and produce the output spectrum S. The constant rotation of the mirror 12 scans through the spectrum S and sequentially reflects a different wavelength toward the detector 14. The cycle is repeated at each rotation of the mirror, thereby providing the necessary scan to capture each wavelength of the input beam as a function of time. According to another embodiment of the invention, shown in FIG. 6, a tunable filter 32′ is combined with a stationary mirror 12 to direct the output beam λ toward the detector 14. Any conventional tunable filter is suitable to practice the invention, so long as capable of producing a bandwidth λ commensurate with the resolution desired for the optical scanner analyzer. Inasmuch as a tunable filter is in essence a spectrometer, its wavelength accuracy is very high. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the relation between the angle of incidence a of an input light I and the wavelength λ of the light reflected by the mirror 12 is precisely defined. The preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated schematically in the side and top views of FIGS. 7A and 7B, respectively. A tunable filter 32′ is combined with a stationary mirror 12, as in FIG. 6, but the output beam λ is reflected back through the tunable filter, thereby achieving the advantage of additional filtering. As a result, the bandwidth of the output beam λ′ is much narrower than in the single pass case. A rhomb prism 44 is used to separate the output from the input beam I and direct it, through appropriate optics (not shown) toward the detector 14. Any similar optics, such as a coupler or an optical circulator, could be used in similar fashion. The speed of the motor 34 (or other device used to rotate the tunable filter 32′) needs to be controlled by a precise clock that permits the sequential synchronization of the position of the filter 32′, measured by the encoder 38, with the wavelengths received by the detector 14 at any given time. Because of the continuous rotation introduced by the invention, this synchronization may be achieved advantageously without the use of expensive wavelength reference devices, or even without the use of an encoder, because of the linear relationship between the angular position of the filter and time. If an encoder 38 is utilized, the angular position may be measured with a definition better than 0.01 degrees. Moreover, the mechanical reliability of the OSA is markedly improved by the absence of the acceleration and deceleration forces inherent with oscillating mechanisms. Because the motor 34 can be rotated at very high speeds without loss of synchronization, the time of data acquisition may also be improved significantly. For example, 6,000 revolutions per minute correspond to about 10 microseconds per acquisition cycle (i.e., per scan), which is much faster that most oscillating mechanical systems. Thus, a simple and cost-effective method has been disclosed to implement an optical spectrum analyzer that combines a detector with an optical device that separates the various wavelengths of an input beam. The preferred embodiment consists of a tunable filter coupled to a motor to produce a cyclical scan of the input beam's spectrum onto a stationary detector. A stationary mirror and/or appropriate optics may be used in the OSA in conventional manner to optimize the performance of the device. While the invention has been described in what is believed to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is recognized that appropriate deviations can be made within the scope of the disclosure. For example, the mechanism used to provide continuous rotation has been described as a synchronous motor or a brushless motor, but it is understood that any other device capable of effecting such motion would be suitable to practice the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed details, but is intended to embrace all equivalent structures and methods. 1. An optical spectrum analyzer comprising: an optical device for producing a wavelength separation in a spectrum of an incident input beam; a detector optically coupled to said optical device such that the detector at any given time receives a single separated wavelength of said spectrum of the incident input beam; and a mechanism for continuously rotating said optical device, thereby varying said single separated wavelength received by the detector as a function of time. 2. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 1, wherein said optical device is a tunable filter. 3. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 1, wherein said mechanism for continuously rotating said optical device is a synchronous motor. 4. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 1, further including a mirror reflecting said single separated wavelength toward said detector. 5. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 1, further including an encoder for synchronizing an angular position of said optical device with said single separated wavelength. 6. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 1, further including a field stop for isolating said single separated wavelength. 7. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 1, further including a mirror reflecting said single separated wavelength toward the detector, and an encoder for synchronizing an angular position of the optical device with the single separated wavelength; and wherein the optical device is a tunable filter, and the mechanism for continuously rotating the optical device is a brushless motor. 8. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 1, wherein said optical device is a diffraction grating. 9. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 8, further including a mirror reflecting said single separated wavelength toward the detector, an encoder for synchronizing an angular position of the diffraction grating with the single spatially separated wavelength, and a field stop for isolating the single separated wavelength; and wherein the mechanism for continuously rotating the optical device is a brushless motor. 10. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 1, wherein said optical device is a prism. 11. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 10, further including a mirror reflecting said single separated wavelength toward the detector, an encoder for synchronizing an angular position of the prism with the single spatially separated wavelength, and a field stop for isolating the single spatially separated wavelength; and wherein the mechanism for continuously rotating the prism is a brushless motor. 12. An optical spectrum analyzer comprising: a detector; a mirror optically coupled to said optical device such that the mirror at any given time reflects toward the detector a single separated wavelength of said spectrum of the incident input beam; and a mechanism for continuously rotating said mirror, thereby varying said single separated wavelength received by the detector as a function of time. 13. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 12, wherein said optical device is a diffraction grating. 14. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 12, wherein said optical device is a prism. 15. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 12, wherein said mechanism for continuously rotating said mirror is a synchronous motor. 16. The optical spectrum analyzer of claim 12, further including an encoder for synchronizing an angular position of said mirror with said single separated wavelength. 17. A method of analyzing an optical spectrum comprising the following steps: separating with an optical device a plurality of wavelengths in a spectrum of an incident input beam; optically coupling a detector to said optical device such that the detector at any given time receives a single wavelength of said spectrum of the incident input beam; and continuously rotating said optical device, thereby varying said single wavelength received by the detector as a function of time. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein said optical device is a tunable filter. 19. The method of claim 17, wherein said rotating step is carried out with a synchronous motor. 20. The-method of claim 17, further including the step of reflecting said single wavelength toward said detector. 21. The method of claim 17, further including the step of synchronizing with an encoder an angular position of said optical device with said single wavelength. 22. The method of claim 17, further including the step of isolating said single wavelength with a field stop. 23. The method of claim 17, further including the steps of reflecting said single wavelength toward the detector, and synchronizing an angular position of the optical device with the single wavelength; wherein the optical device is a tunable filter, and said rotating step is carried out with a brushless motor. 24. The method of claim 17, wherein said optical device is a diffraction grating. 25. The method of claim 24, further including the steps of reflecting said single wavelength toward the detector, synchronizing an angular position of the diffraction grating with the single wavelength, and isolating the single wavelength with a field stop; wherein said rotating step is carried out with a brushless motor. 26. The method of claim 17, wherein said optical device is a prism. 27. The method of claim 26, further including the steps of reflecting said single wavelength toward the detector, synchronizing an angular position of the prism with the single wavelength, and isolating the single wavelength with a field stop; wherein said rotating step is carried out with a brushless motor. a tunable filter receiving an input beam; a mirror reflecting an output of the tunable filter back toward the tunable filter; a detector optically coupled to the mirror and the tunable filter such that the detector at any given time receives said output of the tunable filter reflected by the mirror; and a motor for continuously rotating the tunable filter, thereby varying a wavelength received by the detector as a function of time. Filed: Jun 7, 2007 Applicant: OPTOPLEX CORPORATION (FREMONT, CA) Inventors: Yung-Chieh Hsieh (San Jose, CA), Chiayu Ai (Newark, CA) Current U.S. Class: With Synchronized Spectrum Repetitive Scanning (e.g., Cathode-ray Readout) (356/308); Utilizing A Spectrometer (356/326); Having Diffraction Grating Means (356/328) International Classification: G01J 3/06 (20060101); G01J 3/28 (20060101);	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1659
__label__wiki	0.718345	0.718345	Justia Patents Measuring And Testing Patents Sampler, Sample Handling, Etc. Patents Capture Device Patents Pipette Or Cannula Patents Pipette Longitudinally Movable Patents (Class 73/864.24) Pipette Longitudinally Movable Patents (Class 73/864.24) And transversely movable (Class 73/864.25) Abstract: An autosampler is provided with a needle that has a capacity to retain a sample therein and has both ends each formed in a pointed shape, a first adapter that has an opening and causes the needle and a syringe pump to be in communication with each other through the insertion of the upper end part of the needle into the opening, and a second adapter that connects the needle and a mobile-phase liquid-delivery flow path using a structure similar to that of the first adapter. The autosampler is configured such that the first adapter and the second adapter are attached to and removed from the upper end part of the needle so as to create flow paths including the needle as necessary and carry out a sampling operation and injecting operation. Date of Patent: September 17, 2019 Assignee: Shimadzu Corporation Inventor: Kenichi Yasunaga Fluid sample analysis system and method for transferring a fluid sample in a fluid cell using two-way circulation Abstract: A system for transferring a fluid sample in a fluid cell, includes a first and a second fluid circuit connected, respectively, to a first and a second inlet-outlet (1, 2) of a fluid cell (10), first injection elements (80) configured so as to inject, in series, into the first fluid circuit (11, 12, 13): a buffer solution, a first separation fluid volume followed by a fluid sample, then a second separation fluid volume and another buffer solution. The system includes first discharge elements arranged on the first fluid circuit near the first inlet-outlet (1), second injection elements (90, 91) arranged on the second fluid circuit (21, 22, 23) near the second inlet-outlet (2), and two-way circulation elements configured so as to circulate the fluid sample in two opposite directions in the fluid cell (10) without the passage of separation fluid into the fluid cell (10). Assignee: HORIBA JOBIN YVON SAS Inventors: Emmanuel Maillart, Cecile Lerondeau, Geraldine Melizzi, Didier-Luc Brunet, Denis Cattelan Syringe assembly and method of using the same Abstract: The disclosure relates to a syringe assembly and a syringing method of using the same. The syringe assembly comprises an ultrasonic element, a guide tube and a syringe. The ultrasonic element is used to generate an ultrasonic signal and receive a reflection of the ultrasonic signal. The guide tube comprises a first connecting terminal and a second connecting terminal. The syringe and the guide tube are connected with each other via the second connecting terminal. The syringe assembly according to the present disclosure is able to perform sampling, liquid level detection, clog detection, and the liquid volume detection. Filed: April 13, 2017 Assignee: TAIGEN BIOSCIENCE CORPORATION Inventor: Chi-Sheng Tai Analyzer cartridge with capillary wiper Abstract: A disposable test cartridge and method for a point-of-care analyzer includes a cartridge body having a plurality of chambers where each of the plurality of chambers has an opening at a top of the cartridge body, a cartridge cover connected to the cartridge body where the cartridge cover has a capillary-receiving aperture, a capillary wiper disposed within the capillary-receiving aperture where the capillary-receiving aperture is aligned with one of the plurality of chambers of the cartridge body, and a capillary element removably insertable into the cartridge cover where the capillary element has a capillary tube that extends into the capillary-receiving aperture and through the capillary wiper where a tip portion of the capillary tube extends into the cartridge body. Filed: August 1, 2017 Date of Patent: November 6, 2018 Assignee: Nova Biomedical Corporation Inventors: Chung Chang Young, Jonathan Scott, Mauro DelleMonache Integrated level sensing printed circuit board Abstract: A level sensing circuit board featuring at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, where the at least one memory and computer program code are configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus at least to: respond to a signal containing information related to the electrical conductivity of a material causing a stimulus to a sensing plate that corresponds to a positive plate of a capacitor directly connected to an input of a comparator that forms part of a variable frequency oscillator; and determine a proportional response containing information about the material causing the stimulus to the sensing plate based at least partly on the signal received. The level sensing circuit may be used as a means to turn a pump on or off based on a sensed fluid level. Date of Patent: June 27, 2017 Assignee: FLOW CONTROL LLC Inventor: Jesus Estrada System and method for the automated processing of fluids, method for determining the matching of objects Abstract: A system and method for the automated processing of fluids according to a process operation plan involving the use of preloaded objects, which are to be present in target object positions, are disclosed. The system includes: a processing area in which objects to be used for the processing of fluids are located; at least one ultrasonic sensor for determining the presence of objects by acoustical waves; a positioning device to which the ultrasonic sensor is fixed and which moves the ultrasonic sensor in at least one direction relative to the processing area; a control computer determining the presence of objects and determining if objects are present in target object positions in the processing area as defined by the process operation plan; a pipetting device for pipetting of fluids between cavities located in the processing area; and an analytical or pre-analytical processing device for processing of fluids located in the processing area. Filed: November 23, 2009 Date of Patent: July 21, 2015 Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Inventor: Daniel Burkard Apparatus and process for removing substances from pre-filled containers Abstract: A system (10) for removing a pipettable substance from a pre-filled container (20), which is closed off by a top (30) having at least one opening area (40), comprises an opening tool (100) having a tube (110), which has a cross-section corresponding substantially to the shape of the opening area and which comprises at a distal end (120) an endpiece (140) extending substantially obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis of the tube, which moves a part of the top (30) located inside the opening area (40) towards the container when the opening tool is applied, so as to form an opening in the top, and a point of attack (150) for a transporting tool (200). The opening tool (100) is designed to remain on the container (20) after use. Filed: August 18, 2008 Date of Patent: April 7, 2015 Assignee: Qiagen GmbH Inventors: Thomas Voit, Andrea Wildhaber Method and apparatus for delivery of submicroliter volumes onto a substrate Abstract: A slotted pin tool, a delivery system containing the pin tool, a substrate for use in the system and methods using the pin tool and system are provided. The slotted pin tool contains a plurality of pins having slotted ends designed to fit around each loci of material deposited on a surface, such as a microarray, without contacting any of the deposited material. Sample is delivered by contacting the pin tool with the surface; the amount delivered is proportional to the velocity of the pin tool as it contacts the surface or the velocity of the liquid when movement of the pin is halted. Assignee: Agena BioScience, Inc. Inventors: Xian-Wei Yao, Chao Lin, Paul Heaney, Thomas Becker, Aaron A. Hanson, Michael C. Willis Automated enrichment for nucleic acid sequencing Abstract: The present teachings provide apparatuses and methods for automated handling of samples, e.g., biological or chemical samples. The apparatuses and the methods of the present teachings allow automated performance of various sample manipulation steps without manual intervention. In a preferred embodiment, the present teachings provide apparatuses and methods for automated enrichment of templated beads produced by PCR. Date of Patent: December 30, 2014 Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation Inventors: Kristopher Barbee, Maximilian Carpino, Raymond Alan Wheeling, Nicholas Peter Bajka Systems and methods for high speed array printing and hybridization Abstract: Novel and improved systems and methods for high speed arraying, hybridization, quantitative development and/or assaying are provided. Some embodiments provide a web based arraying format. Some other embodiments provide a sheet based arraying format. Some embodiments use a drop on drop assaying or hybridization mode. In some embodiments, a substantially inert substrate is utilized. In some other embodiments, an interactive substrate is utilized. Filed: February 1, 2013 Assignee: Biodot, Inc. Inventors: Thomas C Tisone, Holger Eickhoff Pipetting device with independently movable pipette units Abstract: A pipetting device is described comprising more than one pipetting unit, wherein said pipetting units are independently movable in Y and Z direction and comprise at least one module arranged in a staggered manner compared to the adjacent pipetting unit. Filed: June 27, 2011 Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems Inc. Inventors: Alessandro D'Amore, Urs Knecht, Rolf Schneebeli Sampling device and method Abstract: Disclosed is a sampling device and method for detecting liquid. The device includes a sampling probe; an action module for actuating the sampling probe; a control module for controlling the action module; a detection module for detecting a change of a relevant physical quantity of the sampling probe and converting the physical quantity into a corresponding electric signal output to the control module. The control module processes the electric signal output by the detection module and controls the action module to actuate the sampling probe based on the electric signal. The device is capable of determining abnormal liquid suction situations, making the sampling more reliable. Date of Patent: October 21, 2014 Assignee: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. Inventor: Yanwen Weng Monitoring method, monitoring apparatus and liquid sample analyzer Abstract: A liquid sample is aspirated using an aspirating tube provided with a flow path extending lengthwise in the interior of the tube, and an aspiration orifice for aspirating the liquid sample formed near the tip of the tube. The aspiration of the liquid sample to the aspirating tube is monitored during aspiration. Liquid sample is aspirated by the aspirating tube, and the collected material in the aspirating tube in the region at the tip side from the region containing the liquid sample to be used for measurement is delivered to a detecting part provided externally to the aspirating tube, and whether or not liquid sample is contained in the collected material is detected in the detecting part. Filed: July 24, 2012 Date of Patent: September 2, 2014 Assignee: Sysmex Corporation Inventors: Masaharu Shibata, Yoichi Nakamura Dispensing apparatus and a dispensing method Abstract: In a dispensing apparatus for dispensing a liquid, such as a sample solution, on a substrate, such as a glass slide, the dispensing apparatus includes a capillary provided with a distal end and a proximal end, a pump unit configured to pump an operating liquid into the capillary and to pump the operating liquid out of the capillary, and a controller configured to control the pump unit so as to change a position of a liquid surface of the operating liquid in the capillary so that a predetermined volume of liquid is suctioned from the distal end into the capillary and the liquid suctioned in the capillary is discharged from the distal end. As a result, it is possible to precisely dispense extremely small volume amounts of liquids such as a nanoliter. Date of Patent: August 19, 2014 Assignee: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Inventors: Hiroshi Aoki, Hiroaki Tao, Masaki Torimura, Takashi Ikeda Contamination control for liquid handling Abstract: A structure for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element adjacent each opening engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element. Assignee: Gen-Probe Incorporated Inventors: Craig Clark, John M. Gilker, Norbert D. Hagen, Tom R. Horn Reader devices for manipulating multi-fluidic cartridges for sample analysis Abstract: A reader for mechanical actuation of fluids within a test cartridge. The instrument interface including multiple independently-controlled plungers aligned to respective fluidic pouches on a test cartridge that is inserted into a testing apparatus embodying the instrument interface. The plungers include tips for applying mechanical force to the respective fluidic pouches. Assignee: Abbott Point of Care Inc. Inventor: Seth Hunter Fluid handling device with ultrasound sensor and methods and systems using same Abstract: A device comprising a sampling probe configured to sample a fluid, and an ultrasound sensor coupled to the sampling probe and configured to transmit and receive ultrasound energy, the ultrasound sensor further configured to generate a first signal by receiving ultrasound energy reflected from a fluid surface of the fluid is provided. Fluid handling systems and methods of using the fluid handling devices and systems are also disclosed. Assignee: Perkinelmer Health Sciences, Inc. Inventors: Karl R. Heinze, Lee Brady, William J. Austhof Wellplate handler system for a flow cytometer Abstract: A plate handling system for a sampling device with a drawtube that includes a vertical actuation system that adjusts the vertical distance between the drawtube and a sample tray, a horizontal linkage system that positions a sample tray in a horizontal plane, and a drive system that drives the rotational motion of the horizontal linkage system. The horizontal linkage system includes a base arm that rotates about a base joint, and a sample arm that rotates about a sample arm joint on the base arm. Assignee: Accuri Cytometers, Inc. Inventors: Aaron Kehrer, Nathaniel C. Bair System for creation of formulations and generation of denaturation graphs Abstract: A system for automatically creating a denaturation curve is disclosed. In accordance with certain embodiments, a movement system including a unit having a plurality of cannulas is used. The cannulas are in fluid communication with a fluid system, which allows the cannulas to draw in and dispense fluid. A measurement system is included which draws fluid from a well into a detector to determine a characteristic of the fluid. A controller is used to control these systems and also to create a denaturation graph from the measured characteristics. In another embodiment, a plurality of formulations may be created using the system. Assignee: AVIA Biosystems, LLC Inventors: Richard Brown, Burleigh Hutchins, Ernesto Freire Liquid dispensing apparatus Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus is provided which makes it possible to correctly and easily detect a dispensing operation judgment failure with high accuracy without particularly using a complicated detection mechanism or means. The liquid dispensing apparatus includes a nozzle which sucks a solution in a cassette and dispenses the sucked solution into another cassette; and a cassette holder which holds the another cassette, and the nozzle is used as a first electrode and the cassette holder as a second electrode. Further, the liquid dispensing apparatus has measurement means for measuring a capacitance between the first and second electrodes during a solution dispensing operation. Date of Patent: July 2, 2013 Assignee: Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation Inventors: Atsushi Watanabe, Shigeki Matsubara, Takuya Yamaguchi, Masaaki Odakura Manually directed, multi-channel electronic pipetting system Abstract: A manually directed, multi-channel electronic pipetting system is designed to transfer liquids from a standard multi-well plate, deep-well plate or reservoir into another multi-well plate. The preferred pipetting head includes an array of 96-tip fittings. A deck with at least one but preferably two or more wellplate nesting receptacles holds one or more multi-well plates or reagent reservoirs for access by an array of disposable pipette tips mounted to the pipetting head. The electronic motion control system includes a control handle that is mounted to a load cell, the carriage for the pipetting head and is held in the palm of the user. In use, the user grasps the control handle and operates the system in a manner similar to one using a handheld electronic pipettor. Assignee: Integra Biosciences Corp. Inventors: Julian Warhurst, Gary Nelson, Richard Cote Unintended motion control for manually directed multi-channel electronic pipettor Abstract: A manually directed, electronic multi-channel pipettor uses servo controlled motors to drive a carriage and pipetting head in response to a user's manipulation of a control handle. The pipetting head include an array of tip fittings, e.g. 96. The system includes a check processor to avoid unintended motion in case of system faults or crashes. The system requires substantial force to attach the array of tips, and therefore includes controls that require both of the user's hands be occupied during the tip attachment process. Inventors: Julian Warhurst, Richard Cote Device and method for making discrete volumes of a first fluid in contact with a second fluid, which are immiscible with each other Abstract: Various embodiments described in the application relate to an apparatus, system, and method for generating, within a conduit, discrete volumes of one or more fluids that are immiscible with a second fluid. The discrete volumes can be used for biochemical or molecular biology procedures involving small volumes, for example, microliter-sized volumes, nanoliter-sized volumes, or smaller. The system can comprise an apparatus comprising at least one conduit operatively connected to one or more pumps for providing discrete volumes separated from one another by a fluid that is immiscible with the fluid(s) of the discrete volumes, for example, aqueous immiscible-fluid-discrete volumes separated by an oil. Filed: March 22, 2011 Assignee: Applied Biosystems, LLC Inventors: Willy Wiyatno, Linda Lee, David Cox, Richard Reel, Mark Oldham, Jim Nurse, Douglas Greiner, Dennis Lehto, Janusz Wojtowicz, Sam Woo Apparatus for withdrawing a liquid sample from selected ones of a plurality of containers Abstract: Apparatus (1) for withdrawing respective liquid samples from vials (2) which are closed by closure caps (4) includes a plurality of racks (7) for accommodating the vials (2). A device (10) including a housing (25) is slideably carried on a gantry (9) which in turn is slideably carried on guide tracks (12) to provide two degrees of movement of the device (10) for selective alignment of the device (10) with the vials (2). An abutment member (43) is driven vertically by a second gearwheel (51) by a drive shaft (27) through a first gearwheel (40) and a dog clutch (52). A cannula which is secured within a first gear rack (33) is driven vertically by the first gearwheel (40). On engagement of the abutment member (43) with the closure cap (4) of the selected vial (2), the clutch (52) decouples the second gearwheel (51) from the first gearwheel (40) so that the cannula (28) is urgeable through the closure cap (4) into the vial (2). Date of Patent: January 8, 2013 Assignee: TCOAG Ireland Limited Inventors: Ronan Patrick O'Caoimh, James Walsh, Brendan Kevin Farrell, Rory Peter Nealon, Josef Georg Hubert Wiehe Method for separating viscous materials suspended from a pipette Date of Patent: November 13, 2012 Animal cell colony picking apparatus and method Abstract: Animal cell colonies are picked up automatically by an apparatus having a picking head with a plurality of hollow pins and an integrated imager for capturing an image of adherent or non-adherent animal cell colonies held in liquid or semi-solid medium. Image processing identifies the locations of the animal cell colonies to be picked. Picking an animal cell colony is performed by aligning each of the hollow pins in turn with a target animal cell colony location, introducing the hollow pin into the medium, and aspirating the animal cell colony into the hollow pin. In the case of an adherent colony, the distal end of the pin is forced into oscillation to detach the animal cell colony prior to aspiration. The animal cell colony is dispensed into a well plate by increasing pressure in the fluid conduit. Filed: October 6, 2011 Assignee: Molecular Devices (New Milton) Limited Inventors: Stephen Richmond, Christopher Mann, Andrew Board, Yonggang Jiang Pipetting apparatus with integrated liquid level and/or gas bubble detection Abstract: A pipetting apparatus has a fluidic space to which a pressure transducer with a pressure sensor is attached with a gas filled space. The fluidic space is defined by a pipette tip, a first tubing that connects the pipette tip to a pump, and an active part of the pump. The pipetting apparatus further has an impulse generating mechanism that is in operative contact with a column of system liquid inside the fluidic space. The impulse generating mechanism induces a vertical movement in the system liquid column, which results in a pressure variation in the gas filled space that is pneumatically connected with the fluidic space. This pressure variation, as recorded with the pressure transducer and as processed by a first data processing unit during utilization of this pipetting apparatus, is taken as an indicator for the detection of penetration or of quitting of a surface of a liquid, with an orifice of the pipette tip, of which liquid an amount is to be aspirated and dispensed. Assignee: Tecan Trading AG Inventors: Torleif Ove Bjornson, Robert Liebhard, Adi Zuppiger, Dirk Heerklotz Monitoring method, monitoring apparatus, and liquid sample analyzer Delivery and sensing of metered amounts of liquid materials Abstract: A liquid delivery apparatus is provided for depositing liquid materials onto prescribed areas. The apparatus includes a sensing and delivery pin and a photo sensor. The apparatus is sized to deliver a droplet of liquid material to the surface of a target area without coming into contact with the target surface. The apparatus is also capable of drawing geometric features, such as lines and grids of liquid material. The photo sensor measures the intensity of light during a processing cycle. Measured reflected-light intensity can be compared in real-time to a reference curve which is based on test process cycles representing the light intensity expected when the process proceeds in the preferred fashion to produce a normal spot having an expected droplet size. The light intensity measurements can also be fitted with a mathematical function such as an asymmetric double sigmoidal curve. Assignee: New Jersey Institute of Technology Inventors: Timothy N. Chang, Qiong Shen Device for performing analyses on biological fluids and related method Abstract: A device for measuring the sedimentation rate in biological fluids, and particularly the erythrocyte sedimentation rate in blood samples. The device comprises: holders (3) for test tubes (P) containing samples of biological fluid; agitator devices (25) for agitating the test tubes; at least one detector (17, 19) for reading the levels inside the test tubes. The holders together form a continuous flexible member (1) defining a closed path along which the agitator devices and the detector are arranged. Assignee: Diesse Diagnostica Senese S.p.A. Inventors: Antonio Ricci, Michele Meloni, Francesco Cocola Tissue culture microscope apparatus Abstract: A tissue culture microscope apparatus includes a culture unit that includes a chamber in which a specimen is put, and maintains the chamber at a predetermined temperature to culture the specimen; an observation unit that forms an observation image of the specimen put in the chamber; and a liquid supply unit that stores a liquid in a protrusion portion penetrating into a wall of the chamber and protruding to an inside of the chamber, matches a temperature of the liquid with the temperature of the chamber, and injects the liquid from the protrusion portion to the specimen. Assignee: Olympus Corporation Inventors: Kazuhiro Hasegawa, Akitsugu Kagayama, Atsuhiro Tsuchiya, Ryuichi Hirano, Kenichi Koyama, Hideaki Endo Sampling probe, gripper and interface for laboratory sample management systems Abstract: A self-contained sampling probe characterized by a drive module and a syringe module removably coupled coaxially to the drive module to allow for different syringe modules to be interchangeably coupled to the drive module. The coupling is effected by quick connect and disconnect devices, and the syringe module may carry an identifier. The probe is engageable by a gripper or insertable in an interface device, both of which provide for communication of the probe with other system components. The probe has a dimension that is 8 mm or less in at least one projection coincident with an aspirate/dispense axis of the probe. Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation Inventors: Thomas R. Londo, Paul M. Grippo, Frank Sylva Control of the positional relationship between a sample collection instrument and a surface to be analyzed during a sampling procedure using a laser sensor Abstract: A system and method utilizes distance-measuring equipment including a laser sensor for controlling the collection instrument-to-surface distance during a sample collection process for use, for example, with mass spectrometric detection. The laser sensor is arranged in a fixed positional relationship with the collection instrument, and a signal is generated by way of the laser sensor which corresponds to the actual distance between the laser sensor and the surface. The actual distance between the laser sensor and the surface is compared to a target distance between the laser sensor and the surface when the collection instrument is arranged at a desired distance from the surface for sample collecting purposes, and adjustments are made, if necessary, so that the actual distance approaches the target distance. Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLC Inventors: Gary J. Van Berkel, Vilmos Kertesz Abstract: An apparatus and method for automated picking of animal cell colonies. A picking head comprising a plurality of hollow pins is provided. The apparatus has an integrated imager for capturing an image of adherent or non-adherent animal cell colonies held in liquid or semi-solid medium. Image processing identifies the locations of the animal cell colonies to be picked. Picking an animal cell colony is performed by aligning each of the hollow pins in turn with a target animal cell colony location, introducing the hollow pin into the medium, and aspirating the animal cell colony into the hollow pin. In the case of an adherent colony, the distal end of the pin is forced into oscillation to detach the animal cell colony prior to aspiration. The animal cell colony is dispensed into a well plate by increasing pressure in the fluid conduit. Filed: January 2, 2009 Assignee: Genetix Limited Liquid aspirator and analyzer provided with same Abstract: Liquid aspirators are described that include an aspirating pipette; a drive source for descending the aspirating pipette; and a controller for controlling the drive source; the aspirating pipette being stopped from being descended by loss of synchronism of the drive source caused by upward force to be exerted on the aspirating pipette. Analyzers are also described. Inventors: Takaaki Nagai, Noriyoshi Yoshida Inventors: David M. Cox, Willy Wiyatno, Mark F. Oldham, James C. Nurse, Douglas P. Greiner, Sam L. Woo, Richard T. Reel, Dennis A. Lehto, Linda G. Lee, Janusz B. Wojtowicz Reagent delivery apparatus and methods Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing droplets of reagent onto samples includes a probe tip to which droplets of reagent can adhere. The apparatus advances the probe tip toward a sample until a droplet of reagent touches the sample and is pulled off from the probe tip. A sensor detects that the droplet has been pulled off from the probe tip and halts the advance of the probe tip before the probe tip touches the sample. Such apparatus may be used to automatically dispense small volumes of reagent onto fragile samples. Filed: June 9, 2005 Assignee: The University of British Columbia Inventors: Andrea Marziali, Diponkar Banerjee, Jason Donald Thompson, Kurtis Dan Guggenheimer, Jared Raymond Slobodan, Roy Alexander Belak, David Keddie Brown Method and device for extracting an analyte Abstract: The invention provides extraction columns for the purification of an analyte (e.g., a biological macromolecule, such as a peptide, protein or nucleic acid) from a sample solution, as well as methods for making and using such columns. The columns typically include a bed of extraction media positioned in the column between two frits. In some embodiments, the extraction columns employ modified pipette tips as column bodies. In some embodiments, the method involves adjusting the head pressure of the column during the process, or otherwise controlling or regulating the head pressure. Assignee: PhyNexus, Inc. Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Ronald Jones, Allen Burge Pipetting device Abstract: A pipetting device, having a base plate, an elastic sealing plate that covers the outside of the base plate, and a plurality of pipetting channels arranged in a predetermined grid extending through the base plate and the sealing plate. A magazine is loaded in the same grid with the pipette tips, each pipette tip having a shoulder. The magazine is arranged in a magazine holder indirectly frictionally connected via the shoulders and the sealing plate with the base plate, and a drive motor, indirectly connected to the eccentric shafts of two identical eccentric drives that are permanently mounted on the support on the base plate. Each drive has an eccentric pin that is offset by a distance with respect to the axis of the eccentric shaft, and one T-shaped gravitational pendulum is suspended from each of the eccentric pins. The magazine holder is formed by a U-shaped magazine frame with a bearing surface on the inside. Date of Patent: March 1, 2011 Assignee: Cybio AG Inventor: Uwe Naumann Analyzer system and drive mechanism for same Abstract: An analyzer system has an instrument holder that can hold at least two instruments and is movable along a vertical guide. At least one washing device is provided for the instruments, with one or more jet orifices fed by a supply conduit to spray wash fluid at the instruments. The washing device comprises one or more wash rings surrounding the instruments. The washing device is separate from and movable in relation to the instrument holder, and the one or more jet orifices are aimed at the instruments positioned inside the one or more wash rings. Assignee: Mettler-Toledo AG Inventor: Karl Lang Polar coordinate positioning system Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polar coordinate positioning system. The system can be used, for example, to sample a microtiter plate or sample tubes. In some embodiments, the system orients a sample with respect to a sampling tool using polar coordinates. In some embodiments, the sample is configured to rotate about an axis and move linearly in a direction transverse to the axis, and the sampling tool is configured to move linearly in a direction transverse to the linearly movement of the sample. Assignee: NPE Systems, Inc. Inventor: Richard A. Thomas Drop catcher Abstract: The invention relates to a device for catching drops from a pipette mechanically attached to a pipetting device in the field of nucleic acid purification and amplification. Furthermore, a method for pipetting a liquid with a decreased potentiality of contamination of an analytical instrument as well as liquids or/and samples placed on said analytical instrument is provided. Moreover, an analytical instrument at least comprising a pipetting device, and a device for catching drops from a pipette mechanically attached to said pipetting device wherein the movement of the device for catching drops is coupled to the movement of said pipetting device is illustrated. Inventors: Renato Baumann, Roland Bernet, Heinz Kerbler, Reto Schorno Packaging and assembly for pipette Abstract: Packaging for an ICSI pipette (50) has a base (10) and a slider (20) on which the pipette is retained by clips (29) and (36). The base (10) has a transparent rod (16) projecting above the thin end (52) of the pipette (50), acting as a lens to enable the tip of the pipette to be viewed. A grip portion (26) on the slider (20) projects above the pipette (50) and the rod (16) to enable the slider to be moved relative to the base such that the thick end (52) of the pipette projects beyond the end of the base for access and removal. Assignee: Smiths Group PLC Inventor: Meleri Williams Clinical specimen processing apparatus and clinical specimen processing system Abstract: A clinical specimen processing apparatus that includes: a preparation device that is configured to conduct operations to perform predetermined processing of clinical specimen; a controller in communication with the preparation device, wherein the controller is configured to detect an operating condition of the preparation device which performs the predetermined processing; a central processing unit that is configured to: 1) compare a detection value detected by the controller to a first threshold value and a second threshold value; and 2) determine whether or not the preparation device is in any one of three condition stages. Inventors: Masanori Nakaya, Hideyuki Higuchi Automatic pipetting unit with replaceable pipetting head Abstract: The invention concerns an automatic pipetting unit with a replaceable pipetting head. The pipetting head includes two head rails located on opposite sides. The pipetting unit also has two horizontal guide channels located in the interior of the pipetting unit for supporting the two head rails. Two frame-mounted, double-sided slider crank mechanisms are vertically arranged in the pipetting unit. Each double-sided slider crank mechanism includes two crank mechanisms each connected to a common articulated thrust joint by a thrust couple. The horizontal guide channels are formed in the articulated thrust joint and the crank mechanisms are connected indirectly to a head cover of the pipetting unit, so that with the opening and closing motion of the head cover the two slider crank mechanisms are moved between two end positions so that the pipetting head can be moved vertically between a lower end working position and an upper end replacement position. Method for the preparation of samples for an analyzer and sampling station therefor Abstract: A method for the preparation of samples for an analyzer and a sampling station therefor are provided which allow automated injection of larger inert-gas volumes to be introduced into a sample container via a packing, in order to enrich the packing of the substances of a sample to be investigated. Filed: December 8, 2006 Assignee: Gerstel Systemtechnik GmbH & Co.KG Inventors: Ralf Bremer, Bernhard Rose	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1660
__label__wiki	0.659339	0.659339	THE CHIMES “DELUXE CD” REMASTERED 2016 GET YOUR SIGNED COPY BY PAULINE HENRY HERE BBR Records presents “The Chimes” fully remastered. Available to buy here BBR Records presents “The Chimes”, fully remastered including comprehensive credits and liner notes which is a must for all late 80’s and early 90’s Soul, R&B, Dance and Pop fans. Read More>>> Pauline’s article for Black History Month magazine & exclusive song download Click here to download your free copy of Pauline’s rendition of ‘The Lord Is My Shepherd’ exclusively for Black History Month’ Black History for me is about celebrating the achievements of the “Black Race” – all that we have accomplished and all that we have come through from the dark days of Slavery and oppression. As a fellow Jamaican, and musician, Black History Month has given me the opportunity to reflect on the roles Jamaicans have played in the uprising against Slavery and how music was used as a form as escapism to help alleviate the reality of suffering which we later came to identify as “The Blues”. My full article is featured on page 26 of Black History Month Magazine 2015. Follow this link to READ NOW… OUT NOW! Pauline Henry’s new single ‘I Got The Feeling Right’ A slice of superb Soulful House with a big vocal from the legendary Pauline Henry, ‘I Got The Feeling Right’ is the brand new single from Pauline Henry that has been given an uplifting dance mix by producer Frankstar. Pauline Henry’s new single ‘I Got The Feeling Right’ Frankstar Dance Mix is out now! Available to buy online at: ‘Sunshine (Happiness)’ Remix Collection 1 Deluxe CD, signed with a personal message is available to buy here. “Finally I feel like I broke through the clouds.” This is how Pauline Henry describes feelings about her single ‘Sunshine (Happiness)’, released June 2014. Bringing an uplifting gospel influence that is in Pauline Henry’s blood, “Going back to my roots” as she would say. Sunshine (Happiness)’ was originally written as a classical soul ballad, but in 2013 Pauline Henry teamed up with a new producer Le’Voy Wilson who heard ‘Sunshine (Happiness)’ in a way that no one else did, “Immediately he took the song in a completely new direction by raising the tempo, added a gospel choir (which he himself is a part of)”. Le’Voy teamed up with Pauline to recreate ‘Sunshine (Happiness)’ as a gospel song that can be embraced in the commercial world. The energy of the song has inspired a collection of remixes, each capturing and elevating unique dimensions of ‘Sunshine (Happiness)’. And to celebrate the special energy of this song, ‘Sunshine (Happiness)’ is now available to buy here, with a Deluxe CD edition personally signed and messaged by Pauline Henry. Enquire about bookings >>>	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1664
__label__cc	0.680446	0.319554	Posted on May 3, 2018 May 3, 2018 by Psychedelics Today Brian Normand – CryptoPsychedelic During this episode of Psychedelics Today, your host Joe Moore interviews Brian Normand of Psymposia and coordinator of the Cryptopsychedelic Conference. Episode Quotes Banks are devaluing currency by charging high fees. With blockchain, you’ve got to think in the long-term. There’s so much going on with crypto, you can’t keep up. What blockchain developer wants to go work for Facebook? Joe and Brian discuss the CryptoPsychedelic Conference the took place in Tulum, Mexico. A next-gen decentralized ledger. A peer-to-peer border-less, institution-less payment system. Money will be one of the first users of blockchain. The whole concept of money will transform, it will be a border-less thing. When Napster came out, peer to peer transfer became a very popular technology. When the record companies worried about being irrelevant, they sued. There could be something like Spotify that pays artists more fairly than Spotify currently does. Social media could be rebuilt. We could no longer be the product being sold, but get paid for our contributions. Could crypto be used to trace the history and purity of substances? Yes, that’s a definite use case. The first voting on a blockchain happened in Sierra Leone. You’ve got to think in the long term. What were some of the more interesting things that came out of the CryptoPsychedelic conference? Some of the new relationships and seeing the potential collaboration between the two communities. Projects in this space need to be taken on. It was a time to question, not really a time for answers. Watch the movie 2001 a Space Odyssey in one sitting. Every time you watch it you come away with a new experience. Cryptocurrencies are border-less, some have minimal fees, and it’s instant. Decentralized systems Information is easier to access, it doesn’t have to climb up a ladder. The DAO is the Decentralized Autonomous Organization – there is no hierarchy. Government could eventually be run via blockchain. How could we use the internet to further the message of psychedelics? Before the internet, the only way you were exposed to information was top down. Networks, authority institutions. Because of the internet, information is moving more horizontally. How do you change incentive structures in the drug war? Could it be these new technologies? The rate of innovation now is way faster than it was when the internet was first coming out. You cannot keep up with what’s going on, there’s too much going on. Look at money as a tool or form of energy. Crypto will change everyone’s concept of paying taxes. Air BnB cut the cities completely out of the picture. Taxes and healthcare or both extremely important and impossible for people to understand. Internet privacy is a big deal in crypto and psychedelics alike. Brian doesn’t think that Facebook will ultimately make it. Developers want to build new tools to take down the giants like Facebook. Recently, Facebook announced a decline in users. What can you do to reverse becoming “uncool”? Reddit’s price per impression is much lower. Steemit has a fascinating model. It would be cool if you could be compensated for putting helpful content online. We assume that the way the internet is now is how it’s always going to be. How can we use the tool to help the people whose lives aren’t privileged like ours? In a lot of refugee camps, you can’t have cash, so crypto is huge for them. What happens when people who are impoverished around the world can now crowdfund? Resources Mentioned Psymposia CryptoPsychedelic Brian Normand Viveros Brian Normand is CoFounder of Psymposia, entrepreneur, and advocate of psychedelic science, therapy, and drug reform. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst and holds a B.S. in Plant, Soil, and Insect Science, Magna Cum Laude. Tips on Creating Your Own Psychedelic Group Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription and your free download. Previous PostPrevious Stefanie Jones – Safer Partying and Harm Reduction Next PostNext Daniel McQueen – DMTx and Future Psychedelic Technologies	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1674
__label__cc	0.584676	0.415324	Talk:Amantadine Amantadine can cause life-threatening heart complications and death. It is strongly discouraged to use this substance in high doses. Please see this section for more details. This page has not been approved by the PsychonautWiki administrators. It may contain incorrect information, particularly with respect to dosage, duration, subjective effects, toxicity and other risks. Amantadine, Midantan, Mantadix, PK-Merz, Symmetrel Adamantan-1-amine Dissociative / Deliriant Adamantane 25 - 100 mg 100 - 300 mg Heavy doses may result in fatal heart complications. 12 - 48 hours Summary sheet: Amantadine Amantadine is a hallucinogen and weak stimulant of the adamantane class that produces long-lived dissociative and deliriant effects when administered. It is a derivative of amantadine and is pharmacologically related to compounds like memantine, rimantadine and adapromine. Amantadine was first synthesized in 1960s as a antiviral drug for the treatment of influenza. It was serendipitously discovered in 1969 that amantadine possesses central dopaminergic stimulant-like properties and it was introduced for the treatment of Parkinson's disease due to its ability to increase dopamine levels in the brain.[1] Deaths have been reported from overdose with amantadine.[2] Its use can lead to cardiac, respiratory, renal or central nervous system toxicity.[3] It is highly advised to use harm reduction practices if using this substance. 2 Pharmacology 3 Subjective effects 3.1 Physical effects 3.2 Visual effects 3.3 Cognitive effects 3.4 Auditory effects 3.5 Disconnective effects 3.6 Experience reports 4 Toxicity and harm potential 4.1 Tolerance and addiction potential 4.2 Dangerous interactions 5 Legal status Amantadine is a substituted adamantane derivative, organic compound adamantan-1-amine, meaning it consists of an adamantane backbone that has an amino group substituted at one of the four methyne positions. This pharmacology section is incomplete. You can help by adding to it. Further information: NMDA receptor antagonist Amantadine is a weak antagonist NMDA receptors (Ki = 10 uM)[4], increases dopamine release, and blocks dopamine reuptake.[5] As well amantadine inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs).[6] It was discovered that amantadine bind to and act as agonist of the σ1 receptor (Ki = 7.44 µM), and that activation of the σ1 receptor is involved in the dopaminergic effects.[7] The mechanisms for amantadine's antiviral and psychotropic effects are unrelated. The mechanism of amantadine's antiviral activity involves interference with the viral protein, M2, a proton channel.[8] Subjective effects This subjective effects section is a stub. As such, it is still in progress and may contain incomplete or wrong information. You can help by expanding or correcting it. Disclaimer: The effects listed below are cited from the subjective effect index, which is based on anecdotal reports and the personal experiences of PsychonautWiki contributors. As a result, they should be treated with a healthy degree of skepticism. It is worth noting that these effects will rarely (if ever) occur all at once, although higher doses will increase the chances of inducing a full range of effects. Likewise, adverse effects become much more likely on higher doses and may include serious injury or death. In addition to dissociative effects, amantadine also manifests anticholinergic effects and higher dosages can produce in delirium. Physical effects Abnormal heartbeat Motor control loss Perception of bodily lightness Physical autonomy Physical euphoria Pupil dilation Seizure - Seizures may be exacerbated in peoples with a history of a seizure disorder. Spontaneous bodily sensations Stimulation - Amantadine stimulates stronger than memantine. Tactile suppression Pattern recognition suppression Analysis suppression Cognitive euphoria Delirium - Delirium may be experienced with extremely high doses exceeding 1000 mg. Delusion - Delusion are more commonly reported on amantadine than any other dissociatives. Depersonalization Derealization Immersion enhancement Memory suppression Thought deceleration Time distortion Auditory effects Auditory distortion Auditory hallucination Auditory suppression Disconnective effects There are currently no anecdotal reports which describe the effects of this compound within our experience index. Toxicity and harm potential Amantadine can hase serious side effects at higher dosages. High levels of amantadine consumption are associated with an increased risk of renal failure[9], peripheral edemas, increased heart insufficiency, and leukopenia and neutropenia.[5] Amantadine accumulates in patients with renal dysfunction.[10] In addition deaths have been reported from overdose with amantadine. Reports of amantadine fatalities indicate that doses of more that 2g are potentially lethal.[11] It is strongly recommended that one use harm reduction practices when using this drug. Tolerance and addiction potential Amantadine can produce dependence with chronic use, though amantadine withdrawal syndrome is a rare event. Abrupt cessation and changes in amantadine dosage can produce a severe withdrawal syndrome which can produce delirium and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.[12][13][14] Amantadine presents cross-tolerance with all dissociatives, meaning that after the consumption of amantadine all dissociatives will have a reduced effect. Dangerous interactions Amantadine has very limited information on drug combinations and should therefore be treated with extreme caution when combined with other drugs. Although many psychoactive substances are reasonably safe to use on their own, they can quickly become dangerous or even life-threatening when taken with other substances. The following lists some known dangerous combinations, but cannot be guaranteed to include all of them. Independent research should always be conducted to ensure that a combination of two or more substances is safe to consume. Some interactions listed have been sourced from TripSit. Stimulants - Both stimulants and dissociatives carry the risk of adverse psychological reactions like anxiety, mania, delusions and psychosis and these risks are exacerbated when the two substances are combined. Depressants - Because both depress the respiratory system, this combination can result in an increased risk of suddenly falling unconscious, vomiting and choking to death from the resulting suffocation. If nausea or vomiting occurs, users should attempt to fall asleep in the recovery position or have a friend move them into it. Deliriants - Combining amantadine with antimuscarinics such as datura, diphenhydramine, and nutmeg can severely increase BPM and BP, and as such, cardiac arrest, hypertensive crisis, as well as delirium. This legality section is a stub. As such, it may contain incomplete or wrong information. You can help by expanding it. Russia: Amantadine is available through a prescription. Hallucinogen Dissociative Amantadine (Wikipedia) Amantadine (PiHKAL / Isomer Design) ↑ Neurological Disorders: Course and Treatment \| https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=q9h5Xg3pwAYC&pg=PA1047&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false ↑ Fatal overdose with amantadine. (PubMed.gov / NCBI) \| https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3791133 ↑ DRUGBANK Amantadine \| https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00915 ↑ Therapeutic brain concentration of the NMDA receptor antagonist amantadine. (PubMed.gov / NCBI) \| https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8532138 ↑ 5.0 5.1 Adamantane derivatives: Pharmacological and toxicological properties (review) \| https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2FBF02524549 ↑ Amantadine inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptor function in hippocampal neurons. (PubMed.gov / NCBI) \| https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9152392 ↑ Involvement of the sigma 1 receptor in the modulation of dopaminergic transmission by amantadine. (PubMed.gov / NCBI) \| https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15090047 ↑ Ion channel activity of influenza A virus M2 protein: characterization of the amantadine block. (PubMed.gov / NCBI) \| https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7688826 ↑ Obstructive acute renal failure related to amantadine intoxication. (PubMed.gov / NCBI) \| https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19328395 ↑ Clinical Pharmacokinetics of Amantadine Hydrochloride \| https://link.springer.com/article/10.2165/00003088-198814010-00003 ↑ Amantadine-induced coma \| https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/000399939390072I ↑ The Role of Amantadine Withdrawal in 3 Cases of Treatment-Refractory Altered Mental Status. (PubMed.gov / NCBI) \| https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28492457 ↑ Acute delirium after withdrawal of amantadine in Parkinson's disease. (PubMed.gov / NCBI) \| https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9596005 ↑ A Case Report of Severe Delirium after Amantadine Withdrawal. (PubMed.gov / NCBI) \| https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28611642 Retrieved from ‘https://psychonautwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Amantadine&oldid=137363’ Psychoactive substance Deliriant "Are you dreaming?"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1675
__label__cc	0.686072	0.313928	Congratulate Quotes Quotations list about congratulate, achievement and applaud captions citing William Makepeace Thackeray, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Kurt Vonnegut sayings. I never know whether to pity or congratulate a man on coming to his senses. — William Makepeace Thackeray We sometimes congratulate ourselves at the moment of waking from a troubled dream; it may be so the moment after death. — Nathaniel Hawthorne congratulate quote And on the subject of burning books: I want to congratulate librarians, not famous for their physical strength or their powerful political connections or their great wealth, who, all over this country, have staunchly resisted anti-democratic bullies who have tried to remove certain books from their shelves, and have refused to reveal to thought police the names of persons who have checked out those titles. So the America I loved still exists, if not in the White House or the Supreme Court or the Senate or the House of Representatives or the media. The America I love still exists at the front desks of our public libraries. — Kurt Vonnegut With children... it is a fact that most parents criticize children more than they laud or congratulate them. We tend to be quick to criticize, slow to praise. We should be careful to keep the praise and the expectations far ahead of the criticism. Be true to your own act and congratulate yourself if you have done something strange and extravagant to break the monotony of a decorous age. One thing I congratulate everyone on is the great explosion which has occurred in Washington's Black House and the very important scandal which has gripped leaders of America. — Ayatollah Khomeini Just two weeks ago, millions of Iraqis defied the threats of terrorists and went to the polls to determine their own future. I congratulate the Iraqi people for the courage they've shown in making these elections so successful. — Bill Frist To congratulate oneself on one's warm commitment to the environment, or to peace, or to the oppressed, and think no more is a profound moral fault. — Robert Conquest I'd like to congratulate myself, and thank myself, and give myself a big pat on the back. — Dee Dee Ramone But, as always, Mr. Rooney would come over and shake your hand and congratulate you on a good game, no matter what the situation was. — Franco Harris	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1677
__label__cc	0.54703	0.45297	I'm interested in offices in Holborn Office Space in Holborn0208 090 3161 Home > Holborn Office Space Holborn Office Space Results 1 - 20 for Office Space in Holborn 88 Kingsway WC2B 6AA 88 Kingsway Office Space - WC2B 6AA Dating back to the 13th Century, Holborn has a long association with law because of the Inns of Court and the Royal Court of Justice. Fittingly, this location is a Grade II listed Victorian building retaining many of its original features while providing modern light and airy office space. Situated above Holborn tube, the offices benefit from excellent transport links, plus all-inclusive pricing, so you can move in with peace of mind that there will be no unexpected costs each month. With facilities including dedicated administration support and ready-to-use meeting rooms, this space is ideal for those looking for a central London office suite to expand their business. 235 High Holborn WC1V 7DN 235 High Holborn Office Space - WC1V 7DN Providing a central location for commuters and businesses, these offices are connected to excellent public transport links. The property sits between Chancery Lane and Holborn stations for the London Underground’s Central and Piccadilly lines. Eurostar trains at St Pancras International and mainline trains to destinations across Britain from St Pancras and King’s Cross stations are within a six-minute tube journey. Liverpool Street rail station is also about ten minutes away via the Central line. Serviced offices and co-working spaces are arranged over six floors at this stylish High Holborn location. Private office spaces are designed to provide you and your employees with a quiet space to work and develop as a team while accessing business supports at the property. There are also hot desks for entrepreneurs, freelances and businesses that need a temporary workstation within a professional environment. Each workspace incorporates contemporary designs and furnishings to create an attractive base to work and do business. Offering you a collaborative community of businesses and entrepreneurs, you will benefit from superb facilities and supports at this property. Bookable meeting rooms and event spaces provide attractive and comfortable areas to host discussions, presentations, training sessions and other events or meetings. Communal areas incorporate exposed services and feature modern furniture and unique décor to deliver a fashionable look and feel. These relaxed spaces are perfect for working or collaborating with colleagues, clients and others. Businesses also have access to leading technology to keep them competitive and productive, including dedicated network access, high-speed broadband and VoIP telephony. A 1st floor in this beautiful, newly renovated period property a few seconds away from Holborn Tube station. The floor can accommodate up to 10 people. The space has plenty of natural light, bay windows, wooden floors, and high quality furniture including brand new desks and chairs (see pictures) The rate is �£6000 a month, per floor, which includes: Fast, fiber optic broadband; new furniture; and VOIP phones (new Cisco handsets) with readily available 0203 numbers. The space can also be rented unfurnished if requested. The only extra costs would be for the shared cleaner. There is great flexibility of the lease term: from a minimum of 3 months to a maximum term of 1 year period. This is a friendly tech start up, already occupying the 2nd and 3rd floor, and looking forward to sharing the building with similar companies. Aviation House WC2B 6NH Aviation House Office Space - WC2B 6NH Superbly situated on Kingsway in a popular area of Holborn, these fantastic office suites come complete with hot desking services offering greater savings and resource efficiency, conferencing facilities suitable for important business meetings or presentations and shared office space facilities. An excellent selection of building facilities are offered such as perfectly controlled office temperature thanks to quality A/C systems, furnished offices enabling you to conduct your work in style and comfort and access to the building anytime throughout the week. Serviced from £1000 per person per monthCoworking from £450 per person per month Lion Court WC1V 6NY Lion Court Office Space - WC1V 6NY Opened in 2014, these refurbished offices provide high-quality serviced accommodation in the heart of Holborn and London’s midtown. Options range from six-person offices to large spaces with up to 100 workstations. Offices are fully furnished and fitted with the latest technology, including modern telephone systems and reliable high-speed internet. Each floor has fully-equipped kitchens with free refreshments and bathrooms with showers. An on-site management team takes care of running and maintaining the property and its facilities, giving you more time to focus on your business. A spacious reception area with comfortable seating ensures a friendly welcome for visitors to this modern office building. Conference rooms are available for hire, providing professional settings to host meetings. There are also comfortable breakout areas for less formal discussions. 14-15 Southampton Place WC1A 2AJ 14-15 Southampton Place Office Space - WC1A 2AJ This centre, located in the heart of the idyllic Bloomsbury in London is housed in elegant Georgian terraces. The Grade II buildings are flooded with natural light and boast 11 private offices and 13 meeting rooms and sophisticated interiors. This centre boasts top technology in order to make your working life easier, whilst also maintaining its original Georgian character. On-site amenities include a board room, lounge areas, breakout space, IT support reception services, printing and copying facilities, and the addition of bike racks and showers are a bonus for those cycling or running to work. Roaming and Reserved memberships are limited to a maximum of five persons per company. For options to suit larger teams, please contact LABS Sales team at sales@labs.com Serviced from £750 per person per monthCoworking from £199 per person per month 20 Midtown WC1V 6NX 20 Midtown Office Space - WC1V 6NX This building will be opened in 2017 and was completed to a very high standard. The business centre, located in the heart of Holborn, contains stunning open plan offices which are flooded with natural light. It was designed by award-winning architectural practice HUT and has been extensively refurbished with a striking glass façade and a partial double height reception area. This workspace has everything you need in order for your business to thrive, with professional meeting rooms, a lounge, showers on every floor, bike storage areas for anyone who likes to cycle to work and the best quality of service. 103 Kingsway WC2B 6QX 103 Kingsway Office Space - WC2B 6QX Housed within a Grade II listed Victorian building, these office spaces mix period character with modern amenities. Many of the building’s original features have been preserved and sympathetically incorporated into this contemporary workspace. Refurbished interiors are tastefully designed with colourful accents and fashionable furnishings. Spacious and bright offices offer you and your team a comfortable environment to work. Move-in ready accommodation is connected to high-speed internet and reliable telephone systems. You also have access to dedicated meeting rooms, which give you professional spaces to host any type of discussion. Along with flexible offices to use for a few hours or several years, this leading business centre offers you a host of services that will help you run a successful company. This includes professional administrative services if you need secretarial support. There is also a shared reception area with friendly staff that welcome visitors and answer telephone calls. 90 High Holborn WC1V 6LJ 90 High Holborn Office Space - WC1V 6LJ This extraordinary business centre will be opening early May 2019, offering a luxurious working environment to grow your business. The work spaces offers chic, modern, private serviced offices and also a spacious co-working area on the fourth floor, providing both hot and fixed desks. The building looks over the Rosewood Hotel's grand façade and is situated in a thriving area of London. The building is equipped with many excellent facilities, including twenty private meeting rooms, break out spaces flooded with natural light, an impressive reception area and a beautiful multi-use event space. Tenants can also benefit from an in-house juice bar, cinema and gym, making it a perfect work space to base your business. Roaming and Reserved memberships are limited to a maximum of five persons per company. For options to suit larger teams, please contact LABS Sales team at sales@labs.com 5 Southampton Place WC1A 2DA 5 Southampton Place Office Space - WC1A 2DA This Grade II listed Georgian terrace offers elegant workspaces with modern amenities and classic character. Beautiful interior design is defined by stylish finishes and unique touches that harken to the 1950s, creating a sophisticated look and feel. Exposed brick, refreshing colours, and bright spaces are found throughout the period building to create a comfortable environment to do business. Fully furnished offices totalling 4,600 square feet are available on short- or long-term agreements. Each office also boasts broadband access and a modern telephone system that keep you connected and productive. Professional workspaces are complemented by attractive communal spaces at this Southampton Place property, including lounges with eye-catching light fixtures and furnishings. A spacious boardroom is equipped with the latest audiovisual technology for all your meeting needs. There are also a fantastic range of professional support services to keep you on track, from reception services and telephone answering to IT support and administrative services. With 24-hour access, you can visit your office outside of regular business hours including on weekends and holidays. 31 Southampton Row WC1B 5HJ 31 Southampton Row Office Space - WC1B 5HJ An attractive building located in the heart of WC1. This centre can accommodate over 300 workstations. A comprehensive number of services and facilities are provided such as state-of-the-art Internet and network access, professional reception services, modern fully furnished offices and spacious meeting and conference rooms. Members of this centre can access other centres across the country, which is great for flexible and remote working in other cities. There is IT support, telephone answering and administrative support. These offices are comfortable and spacious places to work, suitable for a number of business types. Serviced from £306 per person per monthCoworking from £149 per person per monthVirtual from £103 Hogarth House WC1V 6PX Hogarth House Office Space - WC1V 6PX Situated just a stone's throw from Holborn station, this centre boasts seven floors of contemporary workspace. Features include private offices, inspiring co-working lounges, state-of-the-art meeting rooms and a competitive technology package. Enjoy both open plan areas that foster networking and collaboration, as well as dedicated conference rooms with world-class facilities. Centres across the world are available for members here to work from if their schedule dictates, and the 24-hour access to this location further enhances flexibility. Air conditioning maintains a comfortable temperature at all times. Roaming and Reserved memberships are limited to a maximum of five persons per company. For options to suit larger teams, please contact LABS Sales team at sales@labs.com 23 Southampton Place WC1A 2BP 23 Southampton Place Office Space - WC1A 2BP This centre is located just off of London's High Holborn, offering a prime address in midtown. The Georgian building houses just over 2,500 sq.ft across 5 floors, which have been divided to offer serviced offices and meeting rooms, as well as a large breakout area equipped with Wi-Fi. The building also provides bicycle racks and showers and a boutique interior design to suit any business. 45 Eagle Street WC1R 4FS 45 Eagle Street Office Space - WC1R 4FS This excellent listing offers modern office space with an abundance of character, perfectly located in the vibrant area of Holborn. The space has recently been refurbished in collaboration with the fantastic architects Buckley Gray Yeoman. The space has a contemporary feel, with beautiful features such as exposed brick and a peaceful roof terrace. The work space can be tailored from head to toe, to suit the needs of your modern business. The bespoke design options gives you the freedom to be able to reflect the identity of your company and can be fully fit out to satisfy all your requirements. Bloomsbury House WC1A 2RP Bloomsbury House Office Space - WC1A 2RP This grand period building overlooking Bloomsbury Square has large elegant rooms with high ceilings. It has been beautifully refurbished to provide bright, professional office accommodation over four floors. A comprehensive number of services and facilities are provided such as state-of-the-art Internet and network access, professional reception services, modern fully furnished offices and spacious meeting and conference rooms. This centre offers all-inclusive pricing, so you can move in with peace of mind that there will be no unexpected costs each month, and there is also 24-hour access for tenants. Victoria House WC1A 2QD Victoria House Office Space - WC1A 2QD Opening in Spring 2020 and housed within a stunning Grade II listed neo-classical building, this Holborn-based space promises to be an exciting proposition for those looking for new space in the area. The centre spans seven floors and totals over 140,000sqft of premium flexible space. Businesses of all sizes can be accommodated; from freelancers to larger corporations seeking a full floor of space designed to their own specification. Each floor will boast state-of-the-art technology and a robust menu of amenities. The space promises more than just a desk and a chair, with a packed calendar of networking events, fantastic breakout and lounge areas, unlimited hot beverages and snacks and even free yoga and Pilates classes. Tenants can also take a break on the lovely roof top terrace which offers views across the city, and with 24-hour access you can set and adhere to your own working schedule. Roaming and Reserved memberships are limited to a maximum of five persons per company. For options to suit larger teams, please contact LABS Sales team at sales@labs.com Summit House WC1R 4HQ Summit House Office Space - WC1R 4HQ Enjoying a highly sought after business location on Red Lion Square, Holborn, this commercial property comes complete with the ability to save space and resources through our hot desking facilities and relaxing lounge areas perfect for quick office breaks along with shared space. An excellent selection of building facilities are offered such as furnished offices enabling you to conduct your work in style and comfort, lifts provided within the premises and access to the building available at any time, 24/7. 35-36 Eagle Street WC1R 4AQ 35-36 Eagle Street Office Space - WC1R 4AQ Fully furnished offices refurbished to a high specification are available now, featuring exposed brickwork and hard flooring. Situated in the fantastic Central London location of Holborn, these offices are in a prime location. Tenants have access to the building 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ideal for those who work outside of the regular 9-5 business hours. The building is secured with a CCTV system and there are kitchen facilities available for your use as well as an onsite meeting room. The impressive centre has a spacious and modern interior with a Shoreditch feel. 14-17 Red Lion Square WC1R 4QH 14-17 Red Lion Square Office Space - WC1R 4QH This listing situated in Red Lion Square offers occupiers the benefits of a traditional office in historic period buildings with all the benefits of managed flexible lease terms. Refurbished to a high specification, tenants will have the feel of a permanent address with all the flexibility they need to operate with no hassle. The all-inclusive licence fees allow occupiers to move in and operate on day one, with high speed internet included, together with air conditioning, meeting rooms, 24/7 access and comprehensive security, plus bike storage and shower facilities also onsite. Located on a prestigious and peaceful London square, around the corner from Holborn Station, both staff and clients will benefit hugely from the connectivity and proximity to all that Central London has to offer. 20 Red Lion St WC1R 4PQ 20 Red Lion St Office Space - WC1R 4PQ A thriving business hub that has been designed with the wellness of its members in mind. Members have access to modern meeting rooms, breakout spaces, and dedicated event space - perfect for networking! In addition, you can enjoy free yoga, weekly breakfasts, beer & pizza nights, and regular socials at this space! This location boats a stunning interior design that will boost creativity. Each space is filled with stylish furniture and an abundance of natural light. Flexible office solutions are available whether you are seeking hot desking options or your own sleek, private office space. Members also have access to sound-proofed phone booths - perfect to take confidential calls away from the buzz of the office. A space that has been carefully designed so that you can get the most out of your working week. Covent Garden Office Space Euston Office Space Farringdon Office Space Kings Cross Office Space Oxford Circus Office Space Soho Office Space	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1682
__label__wiki	0.645912	0.645912	islandpacket.com \| Gated communities put brakes on scooter use Then they came for the motorcycles: Gated communities put brakes on scooter use: "[D]riving mopeds, scooters and motorcycles is forbidden in Sea Pines, as it is in many other area plantations. That makes it challenging for some people, who have found those forms of transportation good options when it comes to the saving money on gas." This is a new one on me. No motorbikes in the gated communities of Hilton Head, SC. WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weather WXVT.com \| Ark. city neighborhood under 24-hour curfew WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weather WXVT.com \| Ark. city neighborhood under 24-hour curfew: "HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (AP) - Helena-West Helena Mayor James Valley says he ordered a round-the-clock curfew and heavy police patrol in a ten-block section of town because the neighborhood was 'under siege with repeated gunfire, loitering, drug dealing and other general mayhem.'...Thursday night, 18 to 20 police officers carrying M-16 rifles, shotguns and night-vision scopes patrolled the 'curfew zone.' They arrested about eight people and confiscated drugs and loaded weapons. Under Valley's order, officers do not tolerate loitering or 'hanging out.' Officers can stop and investigate all foot traffic, bicycle, horseback, mo-ped, motorcycle, riding mower, golf cart or other means of transportation. The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas says the curfew is 'blatantly unconstitutional' and has demanded that Valley lift the order immediately." What leads public and private officials to think they can exercise unlimited power over people? This is why there have to be constitutional limits on government power. At least somebody can go to court and stop this nonsense. Posted by Evan McKenzie at 10:23 AM No comments: Links to this post Residents beg city to bulldoze shuttered Houston condos \| Front page \| Chron.com - Houston Chronicle Residents beg city to bulldoze shuttered Houston condos \| Front page \| Chron.com - Houston Chronicle: "Desperate residents who live near a shuttered condo complex in northwest Houston thronged a City Council meeting Tuesday, begging the mayor to bulldoze the empty buildings. Candlelight Trails, at 5626 De Soto, is a pretty name, but the property has become nightmarish, the neighbors said. Although the property is fenced off, criminals, squatters and drug addicts haunt the buildings, they said. The city closed the 240-unit development last August, citing myriad dangers, such as exposed wires, broken glass and broken sprinklers. Mayor Bill White appeared to support demolition but said it would be a long and legally difficult process because there are multiple owners of the units." Submitted for your consideration: Isolated Instance Number 2645. Posted by Evan McKenzie at 9:15 AM No comments: Links to this post Eleven Becker & Poliakoff attorneys depart firm - South Florida Business Journal: Eleven Becker & Poliakoff attorneys depart firm - South Florida Business Journal:: "Prominent litigation attorney Daniel Rosenbaum and a team of 10 other attorneys from Becker & Poliakoff have joined Katzman Garfinkel, a Miami-based firm focused on community association law." Law firm wars... Condo trustee to be prosecuted by state - Truro, MA - Wicked Local Truro What? Impossible! This must be another one of those "isolated instances." Foreclosure fallout: Houses go for a $1 Foreclosure fallout: Houses go for a $1: "DETROIT -- One dollar can get you a large soda at McDonald's, a used VHS movie at 7-Eleven or a house in Detroit. The fact that a home on the city's east side was listed for $1 recently shows how depressed the real estate market has become in one of America's poorest big cities. And it still took 19 days to find a buyer." Will Detroit be the first major American city to disintegrate into total chaos? Emerald ash borer found in River Forest Emerald ash borer found in River Forest: "The emerald ash borer beetle has been found in River Forest. Top public works department officials made the announcement to trustees at a meeting the village board's public works committee on Tuesday night. The news comes a week after the beetle's presence was confirmed in Oak Park by state agriculture department officials. The fast-moving beetle has been confirmed in at least 20 Chicago area municipalities." River Forest is an old and very ritzy suburb a couple of miles west of Chicago. This emerald ash borer situation is potentially disastrous, because ash trees are everywhere in this metro area, and the characteristic look of many suburbs and neighborhoods is trees, trees, trees. I have two big ash trees in my back yard. River Forest could end up looking like River Desert.How bad can it get? The ash borer cost 40 million trees in southeast Michigan alone. This becomes a cost issue. Municipalities typically order removal of trees by landowners, and with HOAs that means...the association, i.e., the owners. That costs hundreds of dollars per tree including chipping or removing the wood. If a development has, say 100 ash trees, this can be a major expense for somebody. Main Street - WSJ.com Home owners win one for a change: "In the latest of man-bites-dog rulings from the state courts, a three-judge panel of the New Jersey Appellate Division actually sided with ordinary homeowners over a greedy local government and developer. In their ruling, the judges unanimously reversed a lower-court decision giving the city of Long Branch a green light to pursue its redevelopment plan. That has put a serious crimp into the city's hopes for taking the homes of about a dozen longtime residents -- and turning them over to a developer to put up luxury condos in their place." Thanks to Daniel Bliss for this link. Bloomberg.com: Worldwide Subprime writedowns top half a trillion: "The International Monetary Fund in an April report estimated banks' losses at $510 billion, about half its forecast of $1 trillion for all companies. Predictions have crept up since then, with New York University economist Nouriel Roubini predicting losses to reach $2 trillion. ``It just keeps spreading from one asset to another, so it's hard to know when these writedowns will stop,'' said Makeem Asif, an analyst at KBC Financial Products in London. ``The U.S. economy needs to stabilize first. But even then, Europe could lag and recover later. There's still a lot more downside.''" A lot more downside? How much is "a lot"? McClatchy Washington Bureau \| 08/11/2008 \| Cop cameras don't just catch speeders, they raise cash: "[C]op cams can be cash cows. In Chevy Chase, for example, where speeding tickets brought in about $8,000 monthly before cop cams, 'We are routinely bringing in approximately a quarter-million dollars per month,' Geoffrey Biddle, Chevy Chase's village manager, told his Board of Managers in February. For a community of 2,000 with an annual budget of $4.6 million, that's a bonanza. What's more, because locals know enough to evade the cop cams, the village's new revenue mostly comes from outsiders, rather like a commuter tax. Nor are Chevy Chase's big gains unique. Washington's dozen cop cams have taken in more than $200 million since 2001. Scottsdale's six freeway cameras took in $17 million in 2006." Yet another way municipalities are finding new revenue sources to take the place of federal grants in aid, property tax revenues, and other streams that have dried up. Now it is HOAs, tobacco lawsuits, sin taxes, charging fees for what was once free, and cop cams. I think this means the housing bubble has burst...: "Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Almost one-third of U.S. homeowners who bought in the last five years now owe more on their mortgages than their properties are worth, according to Zillow.com, an Internet provider of home valuations." Zillow also says that almost one quarter of all US homes sold in the last year were sold at a loss. Roswell tightens codes, including clothesline rules \| ajc.com Roswell tightens codes, including clothesline rules \| ajc.com: "Nothing seems simpler than a load of fresh laundry hung on a clothesline to dry. Unless you live in Roswell, where a public view of socks and shirtsleeves snapping in the breeze may spell trouble. As part of an effort to strengthen code enforcement rules, the city last week started requiring its residents to hide clotheslines behind houses. The city also lowered the acceptable height of weeds and grass from 18 inches to 10 inches and reduced the time homeowners have to tidy their properties from 10 to three days. While other local governments in metro Atlanta don't admit to regulating clotheslines, it isn't uncommon to find such bans in neighborhood association covenants." There is some sort of convergence between municipalities and HOAs going on. Thanks to Fred Pilot for this link. The Myth of 'Privatopia' / Do private residential governments mean the end of the American dream? Thanks to Fred Fischer for the link to this San Francisco Chronicle article that has some comments from yours truly. Posted by Evan McKenzie at 4:59 PM 1 comment: Links to this post BBC NEWS \| UK \| Wales \| South East Wales \| Cher fan has his stereo destroyed BBC NEWS \| UK \| Wales \| South East Wales \| Cher fan has his stereo destroyed: "A man who blasted Cher and U2 from his home has had his stereo equipment and music collection destroyed. Karl Wiosna of Graig, near Pontypridd, was warned to turn down his music by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council after complaints were made. He was served with a noise abatement notice, which he later admitted breaching. As a result, his two tape and record decks, his radio and his tapes and CDs were seized by the council." I have to go along with this one. Cher? Talk about ruining property values. islandpacket.com \| Gated communities put brakes on... WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weather W... Residents beg city to bulldoze shuttered Houston c... Eleven Becker & Poliakoff attorneys depart firm - ... Condo trustee to be prosecuted by state - Truro, M... McClatchy Washington Bureau \| 08/11/2008 \| Cop ca... Roswell tightens codes, including clothesline rule... The Myth of 'Privatopia' / Do private residential ... BBC NEWS \| UK \| Wales \| South East Wales \| Cher fa...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1684
__label__wiki	0.721805	0.721805	News \| Good Business › Workplace giving The best of impact investing and corporate giving revealed Wednesday, 4th December 2019 at 8:56 am We wrap up the top accolades of the year November proved to be a big month for both the impact investing, and corporate and workplace giving sectors, with their annual awards nights shining a spotlight on the excellence and growth of the sectors. Some of the country’s biggest companies across business, education and service took home the top accolades at the Workplace Giving Excellence Awards night, held in Sydney on 14 November. Law firm, King & Wood Mallesons, was awarded best workplace giving program, with its “DigDep” initiative that has seen nearly 50 per cent of staff become involved in payroll giving and 85 per cent involved in pro bono and volunteering work. Since the program started back in 2001, the law firm has donated over $12.5 million to its charity partners, which include the Aboriginal Legal Service, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, and Launch Housing. EnergyAustralia was awarded gold for the best launch and refresh category for its leadership and board team commitment to donate 1 per cent from their pay and a dollar-for-dollar matching scheme. This has resulted in the company achieving a staff giving participation rate of 63 per cent since the start of the year, and more than $350,000 donated to charity partners. Other award winners of the night included JB Hi-Fi for “most unique innovation”, and Rural Aid and Australia Post which were awarded gold for the most innovative charity and employer partnership, which involved payroll giving, a Buy-a-Bale Christmas appeal, a special stamp pack (with $2 from each pack sold going to Buy-a-Bale) and a public hay drop event. Chair of the judging panel, QUT’s Associate Professor Wendy Scaife said she commended all organisations that offered its employees the chance to engage in workplace giving, and that the award winners this year were standout cases. “Their programs had leadership support, were part of the organisation’s culture and were highly supported and loved by their staff,” Scaife said. Jenny Geddes, CEO at Workplace Giving Australia, urged all business leaders to adopt a workplace giving program. “Employees embrace these programs, they build culture and they provide much needed funding for charities – it’s a win win for everyone,” Geddes said. This year’s annual awards night – also held on 14 November – saw some of Australia’s largest impact investing players receive accolades for their achievements over the past year. A collaboration between the Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific and the Impact Investing Hub, the 2019 awards were judged by a panel of experts comprised of Abhilash Mudaliar, (Global Impact Investing Network and Paul Ramsay Foundation), Rosemary Addis (executive director of Impact Strategist ) and Teena Blewitt (group manager, Communities Group, Department of Social Services). The big award of the night, impact asset owner of the year, was taken home by HESTA, which allocated a further $40 million to fund investments across health, housing and community services through its Social Impact Investment Trust. The superfund’s investment mandate with Social Ventures Australia was a first in Australia, paving the way for other super funds to do the same. Kilter Rural took home the award for impact asset manager of the year for its investment in farmland, water and ecosystem services, managing a portfolio of more than $440 million. Impact market builder of the year was awarded to Pacific Trade Invest Australia for supporting private sector growth in the Pacific Islands, and GOTERRA and Nightingale Housing won impact entrepreneur of the year for its work targeting food waste and methane emissions, and housing affordability. Jessica Roth said on behalf of the Impact Investing Hub she was thrilled by the large pool of nominations the awards received, demonstrating the growth of the movement. “It just demonstrates how much the impact investing ecosystem is continuing to develop and how many remarkable people and organisations are contributing to the future of a transformed economy,” Roth said. Maggie Coggan \| Journalist \| @MaggieCoggan Maggie Coggan is a journalist at Pro Bono News covering the social sector. Tags : Awards, impact investing, Workplace giving, A champion of profit and purpose Is white liberalism taking over impact investing? Durreen Shahnaz ‘When are we going to wake up?’ How is the global market for impact investing developing? Carly Hammond Tuesday, 22nd October 2019 at 8:31 am	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1687
__label__cc	0.519233	0.480767	November 16, 2014 · by The Professor · in Design Disciplines, Macrotrends, Passions, Post Industrial Landscape, The Professor. · [the angular chuck posite just released by nike is based on folds of metallic copper material] Sneakers again?!? You betcha! See the post “The Professor Finds a Pair” from 13 June 2014 for his previous sneaker pronouncements. Yes, but first the backstory: In 2003 and 2004, The Professor spent a fair amount of time investigating a phenomenon he began to call “the new fluidity in design.” It had to do with art, craft, design and architecture projects that were organic in form and curvaceous in shape; that were often colorful and optimistic; that spanned “from a spoon to a city” across different scales and scopes; and, that pushed the limits of what most people thought plastic and related materials could physically do. The result was Blobjects & Beyond, a book [and museum exhibition] that The Professor worked on with his art-historian wife [Chronicle Books, 2005]. What, then, to make of the more recent phenomenon of faceted and chiseled geometries, the sharp-edged and strongly delineated angularity that is becoming more prevalent—even that of current sneaker design? Note the just-released-this-week men’s Chuck Posites from Nike: they come in standard form as a silver metallic shoe [with a carbon-fiber pattern], or from NikeID in a customizable, shiny copper treatment. Despite the metallic visual dominance, the shoes look light, kinetic and unburdened. Steep-angled from tongue to heel, reflective in the dark of night, and given a translucent sole with trapezoidal comolded inserts, the Chuck Posites catch, hold and reflect light in the same way that such advanced aircraft as the F-117 Nighthawk and the more computationally-enhanced B-2 stealth bomber reflect and absorb radar. [in post-industrial silver the chuck posite celebrates overt angularity] The name of the shoe is a construction: “Chuck” comes from former basketball player #34 Charles Barkley [whom the shoe is named for], and the “Posite” comes from Nike’s Hyperposite upper material that the shoe largely employs. Barkley has previously been the one of the faces of Nike’s “Force” line of sneakers: Like Sir Charles himself, those earlier Force sneakers looked heavy, buttressed and purposefully intimidating; they evinced a certain blunt-force athleticism along with an attitudinal and confrontational stance. The Chuck Posites, on the other hand, look nothing like Barkley: they appear to be lighter, faster, post-industrial, purpose-driven, more attention-getting, and as much about a celebration of the future as the previous Force/Barkley shoes were about the glorification of the past. The form of the shoe is metallic, and toward the heel its zig-zag form assumes the metaphor of a bellows: a series of stacked and angled folds that appears as if they are in the process of undergoing compression—as if the wearer had just leapt high to snare an imaginary rebound and the shoe had compressed and then rapidly expanded to augment the jump. While Chuck Posites possess the expressive clarity and no-nonsense demeanor of a weapon, they create a major problem on the branding side. The sneakers simply don’t line up with the person Barkley has become, and that strategy actually creates a major design-to-personality disconnect. The shoes are cool in a way that he is not now, and maybe never was. They are certainly at odds with who he is today: Barkley is the NBA-player-turned-TV-commentator who’s best summarized as the round mound of sound. His confrontational and opinionated demeanor is 180º from the sleek and refined form language of the Chuck Posite. As a matter of fact, in their emotional ergonomics, the Chuck Posites remind The Professor of a Glock [model 19/gen 4], a Beretta [model PX-4], or a Heckler & Koch [model USP compact .40] while Barkley himself [and the older Nike Force/CB34 sneaker line] was more like a sawed-off shotgun, twitchy trigger included; Ice Cube soundtrack included. [this bellows-like detail encompasses the heel of the nike chuck posite] In closing, it’s clear to The Professor that the Chuck Posites unveiled on 11 November embody a new macrotrend based on angularity. The degree to which these sneakers embody this shard-like, more parametric approach makes them an exemplar of this new way of creating, along with other projects such as Lamborghini’s Reventon car, Gareth Pugh’s clothing circa 2009, Andreia Chaves’s Invisible Shoes, and a number of Zaha Hadid’s projects including the Rock in Dubrovnik. Projects such as these will be more fully documented in an upcoming post from The Professor that will look across disciplines and scales to showcase a full range of examples. Lastly, these basketball shoes are notable for another reason and it would be remiss of The Professor not to point that out. They show fidelity, fealty even, to another cultural tendency [possibly also a macrotrend; the research is still pending]: the idea of industrial craft. These are mass-produced goods that demonstrate a degree of artistic attention to detail that belies their commodity status; it’s part of the power that turns buyers into collectors, and sneakers into souvenirs. This takes elite-level design and fabrication techniques to a new level. The Professor believes it is a direction that myriad advanced artists, craftspeople, designers and architects have already decided is a potent form language to explore in their near-future efforts, which means that all of us need to be paying attention to it [like yesterday]. That’s why he started paying attention to angularity 10 years ago, that’s why he began collecting exemplars at the same time back then that he will soon post—and that’s why they call him The Professor. ← The Professor Speaketh: the International Design Conference in Aspen The Professor, Lunch and the Essence of Hartmut Esslinger →	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1688
__label__cc	0.693561	0.306439	Transfer of Learning for Managers: A Refinement of the Baldwin & Ford Model E. Mccaffrey, N.J. Howe, Renu Burr Engaging the Multiple Contexts of Management: Convergence and Divergence of Management Theory and Practice Davies, D. Fisher, G., R. Hughes Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Transfer of Learning for Managers: A Refinement of the Baldwin & Ford Model - Canberra, Australia Mccaffrey, E., Howe, N. J., & Burr, R. (2005). Transfer of Learning for Managers: A Refinement of the Baldwin & Ford Model. In Davies, D. Fisher, G., & R. Hughes (Eds.), Engaging the Multiple Contexts of Management: Convergence and Divergence of Management Theory and Practice (Canberra, Australia ed., Vol. CDROM, pp. CDROM). Sydney, Australia: Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management. Mccaffrey, E. ; Howe, N.J. ; Burr, Renu. / Transfer of Learning for Managers: A Refinement of the Baldwin & Ford Model. Engaging the Multiple Contexts of Management: Convergence and Divergence of Management Theory and Practice. editor / Davies ; D. Fisher ; G. ; R. Hughes. Vol. CDROM Canberra, Australia. ed. Sydney, Australia : Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, 2005. pp. CDROM @inproceedings{04eeb731323149cc8c95e90c7d44ffd2, title = "Transfer of Learning for Managers: A Refinement of the Baldwin & Ford Model", author = "E. Mccaffrey and N.J. Howe and Renu Burr", volume = "CDROM", pages = "CDROM", editor = "Davies and D. Fisher and G. and R. Hughes", booktitle = "Engaging the Multiple Contexts of Management: Convergence and Divergence of Management Theory and Practice", publisher = "Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management", edition = "Canberra, Australia", Mccaffrey, E, Howe, NJ & Burr, R 2005, Transfer of Learning for Managers: A Refinement of the Baldwin & Ford Model. in Davies, D Fisher, G. & R Hughes (eds), Engaging the Multiple Contexts of Management: Convergence and Divergence of Management Theory and Practice. Canberra, Australia edn, vol. CDROM, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, Sydney, Australia, pp. CDROM, Transfer of Learning for Managers: A Refinement of the Baldwin & Ford Model, 1/01/05. Transfer of Learning for Managers: A Refinement of the Baldwin & Ford Model. / Mccaffrey, E.; Howe, N.J.; Burr, Renu. Engaging the Multiple Contexts of Management: Convergence and Divergence of Management Theory and Practice. ed. / Davies; D. Fisher; G.; R. Hughes. Vol. CDROM Canberra, Australia. ed. Sydney, Australia : Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, 2005. p. CDROM. T1 - Transfer of Learning for Managers: A Refinement of the Baldwin & Ford Model AU - Mccaffrey, E. AU - Howe, N.J. AU - Burr, Renu VL - CDROM SP - CDROM BT - Engaging the Multiple Contexts of Management: Convergence and Divergence of Management Theory and Practice A2 - Davies, null A2 - Fisher, D. A2 - G., null A2 - Hughes, R. PB - Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management CY - Sydney, Australia Mccaffrey E, Howe NJ, Burr R. Transfer of Learning for Managers: A Refinement of the Baldwin & Ford Model. In Davies, Fisher D, G., Hughes R, editors, Engaging the Multiple Contexts of Management: Convergence and Divergence of Management Theory and Practice. Canberra, Australia ed. Vol. CDROM. Sydney, Australia: Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management. 2005. p. CDROM	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1695
__label__cc	0.520123	0.479877	Tag: corey paul Top Underrated Christian Rap Songs of the Week – 7/1/19 Tom REF Mong New content is released every week, and it’s sometimes easy for it to get lost in the shuffle. For that reason, we’d like to offer up this weekly rewind. These are some of our favorite releases to make their way to us for review — the Top Underrated Christian Rap songs of the week. TC – Baffled TC released a ... Kovenant – We on It ft. Corey Paul Edward Boice Kovenant is going to minister and represent Christ as much as he can. His new single, “We On It,” featuring Corey Paul is his promise to never give up no matter what people do or say to him. Listen to Kovenant Below: Corey Paul – Walk Corey Paul dropped a clip of a single, “Walk.” To get the full song, text #WALK to the number 281-205-0565. The marketing move is to get publicity for Paul’s platform CommissionCulture. Listen to Corey Paul Below: Listen to Corey Paul’s previous single, “Gun Play,” here. Corey Paul Teams Up With Bless A Belly The holidays are coming up, and Corey Paul is doing his part to help families in need. Corey Paul and Bless A Belly, a non-profit in Houston, Texas, that feeds people in need year round, have teamed up to feed families this Christmas season. The “All In” Initiative is trying to distribute a holiday gift basket to 50 families. Baskets ... Cameron Walton – Life ft. Corey Paul Justin Sarachik Cameron Walton’s “Life” is a single from the upcoming album The White Flag. Corey Paul is featured on the track and Young Jimmy produced it. Listen to Cameron Walton Below: Purchase here. Christian Rappers React to the Death of XXXTENTACION Rapzilla Staff Influential and young, the hip-hop community lost another member of its community. XXXTENTACION was shot and killed yesterday in his vehicle. There are many allegations of domestic abuse and assault against XXX. Deemed a controversial figure in music, he still maintained a high level of respect with his music. Regardless of where you stand on his life and death, clearly a lot of ... Corey Paul Releases Music Video for ‘Gun Play’ Off of his album Trill Young King, Corey Paul released a music video for his track “Gun Play.” Paul illustrated how hard it is to be a light in the cycle of shootings and violence in the trap. The video premiered on Kick The Concrete, a website started for artists to share their own stories. Paul wrote his own story, ... Corey Paul Reveals New Album Title, Cover, and Release Date Hip-Hop artist Corey Paul just announced his next album Trill Young King will be dropping on November 10th and the pre-order is going live on October 22nd. Music: Corey Paul – For The People David Daniels #FrontlineFriday is here again, which means another new song from Houston-based artist Corey Paul. Lyric Video: Corey Paul – Die at the Top Corey Paul released the third single for his Collision Records debut album, Today, Tomorrow, Forever, on Monday as a lyric video.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1700
__label__cc	0.734995	0.265005	LIHAF RI Home Loan Enhanced Leasing Minister Eoghan Murphy welcomes increase in New Home Construction Minister Eoghan Murphy welcomes increase in New Home Construction I welcome today’s CSO New Dwellings Completion Report, which confirms a strong upward trend across all housing construction activity data sets. 4,419 houses were completed in the second quarter of 2018. So far this year almost 8,000 new homes have been completed. While we still have some way to go, more homes have been completed in the first six months of this year than in any year between 2011 and 2016. So that is really welcome progress. Our fundamental task is to increase supply and these figures confirm that this is happening, and quickly. This housing crisis is deep and affects people’s lives in so many ways, from people in emergency accommodation, to those struggling to pay the rent or afford their own home. But the primary solution to these problems is supply. The message from today’s CSO report is clear. The ongoing efforts by my Department, relevant agencies, local authorities, Approved Housing Bodies and other stakeholders to deliver on the goals of Rebuilding Ireland is bearing fruit, but we will not become complacent and will continue to work together to tackle the issue of housing supply. Link to the CSO Statistical Release Statement by Minister English to Dail Éireann on Housing Solutions Highlighting the progress that has been made under Rebuilding Ireland Contract awarded for 465 social housing units under Bundle 2 of PPP Programme Construction to start immediately across eight sites in Cork, Clare, Galway, Kildare, Roscommon and Waterford Official opening of 43 new social homes at Latlorcan, Monaghan Town This is an important development of new social homes for Monaghan and as part of the delivery of new housing under Rebuilding Ireland. Taoiseach and Minister Murphy turn sod on affordable scheme in Cork 153 homes will be available at prices from €198,000 to €223,000 The Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness includes a comprehensive Five Pillar approach – these pillars are the foundations upon which we will build our plan. They are open to debate, additions and amendments, but for now they will be our starting point for immediate action. This is an initiative of the Government of Ireland TERMS & ACCESSIBILITY Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) Repair and Leasing Scheme We use cookies to give you the best possible online experience. See our Privacy Statement for more information on cookies and how to manage them. I accept No, tell me more	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1704
__label__wiki	0.525481	0.525481	Bremseth Law Firm PC Bremseth Law Firm PC - Minnetonka, MN 601 Carlson ParkwaySuite 995Minnetonka, MN 55305- 5232 Minnetonka Railroad Injuries Law Firm Bremseth Law Firm of Minnetonka, Minnesota, is known throughout the western United States as a leader in railroad worker injury/FELA cases. We also represent individuals catastrophically injured or killed in car accidents and in medical settings. Our style, honed by firm founder Fred Bremseth, is aggressive, aiming always to obtain maximum compensation for our clients. Our awards are considered legendary in the industry, including an $800 million settlement arising from the World... Our style, honed by firm founder Fred Bremseth, is aggressive, aiming always to obtain maximum compensation for our clients. Our awards are considered legendary in the industry, including an $800 million settlement arising from the World Trade Center attack in 2001, and an $8.9 million award for injuries in a car accident. 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We have helped hundreds if not thousands of regular folks through a very difficult process. The knowledge gathered in my work led to taking on a national and international role as a contributor on FOX, CNN, CNN International and more during stories of interest in the rail industry. I was heavily consulted immediately following the horrible crash of Amtrak 501 most recently. This law firm has been such a great asset to the men and women of the railroads over the last 40 years, setting standards and calling the large corporations on the carpet when need be. Fred has also been instrumental in shining the light on many young men who's lives were taken by the improper actions of the large oil companies in the industry. Since Fred discovered these horrible deaths he has blown the top off of the hidden dangers in the oil fields. Most importantly though is his sincerity. He will tell you the way it is from start to finish. 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__label__cc	0.721064	0.278936	You are here: Home / Game Dev Podcast & Game Developer Resources / Podcast Episodes / 014: 5 Ways to Make Money with Games and the best way to Monetise Your... 014: 5 Ways to Make Money with Games and the best way to Monetise Your Mobile Game. May 8, 2018 /in Podcast Episodes /by Kevin Wolstenholme So you’ve built your game, spent countless hours crafting each and every pixel, polished it to the end degree and now you’re ready to launch it to the world! But, just how are you going to make money from your brand new mobile game? You should be thinking about monetising your mobile game from the moment you start to build, and this can have a big effect on how you actually end up constructing your projects. As game designers and builders, it would be absolutely fantastic to serve up our games with no ads, but as small indies, we need to earn money! Ads are a necessity in our world unfortunately, but if done with the least amount of intrusiveness and a little thought towards our players, we can still monetise well. Let’s go over some of the popular monetisation methods open to us indie game developers today and ones we’ve used ourselves in our hyper casual / snackable games. Simple eCPM Equation eCPM = ( Cost Per Mile Historically ) How much per revenue per x1000 impressions. The eCPM is $5.00. For every x1000 times the ads are displayed, you receive $5.00. Interstitials Interstitials can be shown after game over, so for an endless running game these serve purpose from the off. Just how many game overs is acceptable? In theory you could show these after every single character death, but this obviously depends on how ‘brutally’ hard your game is. If your character dies often, your player is going to end up being bombarded with ads and this will almost certainly end in a game ‘delete’ from their device. As a rule of thumb, interstitials set at every 5 – 7 game overs is much more digestible and a little more friendly to the player. UI Screens: A great way to monetise for both portrait and landscape games and typically set at the bottom of the screen. In Game: Again, typically placed at the bottom of the screen for portrait games Most players, including ourselves find this method of advertisement the most unobtrusive and ‘comfortable’ just make sure you don’t unfairly place your in game play button too close to the banner placement! Players will feel cheated and you may well end up with another delete on your hands. Banners can be set at the top in a portrait game depending on what your gameplay is all about, for example, if you have a downwards scrolling or static play game. It’s possible to make banner placements on a landscape game as long as they don’t effect gameplay. When we’re thinking of ideas for a new project, being game developers of mainly casual, snackable games, we will always try to head for a portrait version if it fits, because of the great benefits banner ads offer. Rewarded Videos Players love rewarded videos because they offer complete choice and remind the player that they are in total control over whether they watch an ad or not. The option to watch a short video for the reward of double coins, or time, or an ‘instant’ character or world unlock, is utterly at their command. Most players will embrace that ‘get it now’ offer, where some will prefer the challenge of completing objectives of the game knowing they have done so without a quick fix. Rewarded videos can potentially increase retention in your game, players know there is a way to achieve game advancement without the grind of playing for weeks to get the same rewards. It can be the difference between getting bored with the grind and deleting, to unlocking a great new character or power up that refreshes the interest to play further into the game. In App Purchases These come in many forms, buying characters, coin packs, gem bundles, power ups or upgrades just to name a few. Offering your player the first couple of characters for example as a free reward for completing the first few levels or objectives in your game, can open up their curiosity to the rest of your In App Purchases. If they have enjoyed the experience of something new for free as a bonus, then they will see further offerings as a fair exchange for making a purchase and potentially that ‘feel good’ factor. It gives the player the chance to settle into your game before being bombarded with ‘buy now’ pop ups and the like. Although not too common in the realms of us Indie Dev’s, making partnership deals with Youtube or Instagram influencers can be a great way to leverage audiences and ultimately drive traffic to your games. Typically, these deals are secured on a revenue share basis where you’ll handle all the building and technical side and they take care of the marketing side. Often these can be instigated via simple DM’s and generally these influencers will be open to a conversation at the very least. It’s a good idea to have something pre-built to show them when crafting your pitch, as this can increase the excitement and make the project proposition a real thing. There’s also product placement, IP collaborations with famous brands and even celebrities to throw into the mix. However, there’s a ton more hoops to jump through to make a deal of this nature happen, but hey, thinking big never actually hurt anyone! Highlights, Quick Wins & Takeaways: 1. Interstitial Ads – Full screen pop up ads typically shown on Game over screens. 2. Banner Ads – Ensure these do not interfere with the gameplay and/or UI buttons. 3. Rewarded Videos – Used to reward players by gifting Coins, Lives, Level Unlocks, Characters etc. 4. In App Purchases – For Hyper Casual games be sure to include a “Remove Ads” consumable IAP at least. 5. Sponsorship – Team up with Influencers or Brands for an Epic Partnership! 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__label__wiki	0.764158	0.764158	Did Ariana Grande Get a Nose Job? Pop Star Sets the Record Straight Ariana Grande YouTube Public fascination and speculation surrounding famous faces like Ariana Grande's is understandable in this day and age of Instagram filters and uncanny valley, but also unrelenting and frustrating for the stars at the center of said fascination. That said, more than a few folks have been wondering on social media lately, "Did Ariana Grande get a nose job?" The short answer? Nope! But let's dig in a bit... While it's wholly up to an individual whether to 1. undergo cosmetic surgery in the first place, or 2. publicly disclose whether they did or didn't get some sort of cosmetic work done, the speculation surrounding Grande's nose, of all things, got so intense recently that the singer decided to set the record straight herself. In mid-December, a fan account on Twitter tweeted out a series of images of Grande's nose, writing, "Let's talk about Ariana's nose." Perhaps unintentionally, the post opened up the floodgates for trolls who swooped in to immediately note the seemingly evolving nature of Grande's nose over the years, as well as to pile on the public shaming for those who elect plastic surgery procedures in the first place. After the original Twitter user added, "Who cares if she got a nose job? It's cute, isn't it?," the singer herself decided to weigh in with the truth. "hayyy this my birth nose," Grande replied, adding, "what tf did i log onto today? lemme have a cute nose damn." Twitter via @ArianaGrande So no, as she'll tell you herself, Ariana Grande did not have a nose job. To be fair, there's nothing wrong with cosmetic surgery or wanting to change one's appearance — that's totally up to the individual and should always be an autonomous choice. But also, speculating on someone's appearance when they haven't chosen to open up about it on their own is pretty inappropriate. Plus, there's many reasons a person's nose can change appearance, even drastically, outside of plastic surgery — from ageing to simple makeup tricks and even non-invasive injectable fillers. At the end of the day though, it's really no one's business. Plastic surgery rumors? Thank you, next! 30 Celebrity Transformations Source: Did Ariana Grande Get a Nose Job? Pop Star Sets the Record Straight	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1725
__label__wiki	0.952433	0.952433	Herzliya 2013 Revision as of 03:02, 12 March 2013 by Tom Griffin (talk \| contribs) (ref) Herzliya 2013, the 13th annual Herzliya Conference took place at the Dan Acadia Hotel in Herzliya from 11 to 14 March 2013.[1] 1.1 Plenary sessions 1.1.1 Monday, March 11, 2013 1.1.2 Tuesday, March 12, 2013 1.1.3 Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1.1.4 Thursday, March 14, 2013 1.2 HERZLIYA ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS 2 Media Coverage 16:00 Herzliya Assembly INAUGURAL CEREMONY AND THE BALANCE OF ISRAEL’S NATIONAL SECURITY Welcome: Maj. Gen. (res.) Danny Rothschild, Director, Institute for Policy and Strategy; Chair, Annual Herzliya Conference Series Prof. Uriel Reichman, President and Founder, IDC Herzliya Mr. Yonatan Yasoor, Mayor of Herzliya Prof. Alex Mintz, Dean, Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya The Herzliya Indices: Prof. Rafi Melnick, Provost, IDC Herzliya Prof. Gabriel Ben-Dor, School of Political Sciences, Haifa University Israel's Foreign Relations Assessment: Amb. Raphael Barak, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Herzliya Assessment: MC: Mr. Jonathan Davis, Vice President for External Relations and Head of the Raphael Recanati International School, IDC Herzliya 18:00 Herzliya Assembly THE GLOBAL ECONOMY: IS THE CRISIS OVER? With: Prof. Axel Weber, Chairman of the Board, UBS; Fmr. President of the Deutsche Bundesbank Prof. Jacob Frenkel, Chairman, JPMorgan Chase International; Chairman, Board of Trusties, Group of Thirty (G-30); Fmr. Governor of the Bank of Israel. 19:15 Herzliya Assembly CHALLENGES TO ISRAEL’S NATIONAL SECURITY: IDF CHIEF OF STAFF Keynote Address: Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, Chief of the General Staff, IDF 11:00 Herzliya Assembly CYBER SECURITY IN A BORDERLESS GLOBAL ARENA IN COOPERATION WITH ISRAEL NATIONAL CYBER BUREAU,PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE AND THE YUVAL NE’EMAN WORKSHOP,TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY Opening Remarks: Dr. Eviatar Matania, Head, Israel National Cyber Bureau, Prime Minister’s Office Chair: Prof. Maj. Gen. (res.) Isaac Ben-Israel, Yuval Ne’eman Workshop, Tel-Aviv University; Chairman, Israel National Council for Research and Development – Ministry of Science & Technology Mr. Avi Hasson, Chief Scientist, Ministry of Industry, Trade & Labor Adv. Yoram Hacohen, Head, Law, Information & Technology Authority, Ministry of Justice Dr. Dorit Dor, VP of Products, CheckPoint Mr. Adi Sharabani, CEO & Co- Founder Skycure Concluding Remarks: Maj. Gen. (Res.) Udi Shani, Director General, Ministry of Defense 11:00 Nof Yam Assembly ISRAEL’S RIGHT OF SELF-DEFENSE: STRATEGIC, MORAL, AND LEGAL CONSTRAINTS Prof. Maj. Gen. (res.) Yishai Beer, Radzyner School of Law, IDC Herzliya; Fmr. President of the IDF Military Court of Appeals Prof. Moshe Halbertal, Radzyner School of Law, IDC Herzliya; Gruss Professor of Law, NYU Law School Maj. Gen. (res.) Dan Harel, Fmr. Deputy Chief of the IDF General Staff Dr. Eliav Lieblich, Radzyner School of Law, IDC Herzliya Moderator: Mr. Amos Harel, Military Correspondent, Haaretz 12:45 Herzliya Assembly MEDIA & DEMOCRACY IN THE ERA OF MULTIPLE SOURCES OF INFORMATION Dr. Noam Lemelstrich Latar, Dean, Sammy Ofer School of Communications, IDC Herzliya Dr. Yuval Karniel, Sammy Ofer School of Communications, IDC Herzliya Mr. Yoram Mokady, Vice President of content, HOT Ms. Ayelet Metzger, Acting Director General, The Second Television and Radio Authority Mr. Eden Bar Tal, Director General, Ministry of Communications Moderator: Mr. Roy Katz, Sammy Ofer School of Communications, IDC Herzliya 12:45 Nof Yam Assembly R&D PRIORITIES: WILL SOLAR ENERGY DELIVER? IN COOPERATION WITH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT,MINISTRY OF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY Prof. Daniel Hershkowitz, Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Moti Hershkowitz, Vice-President and Dean for R&D, Ben-Gurion University; Chairman, National Committee for Energy R&D Prof. Arie Zaban, Head, Bar-Ilan’s Institute of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar-Ilan University Mr. Dov Berger, Director of Solar Energy, Ormat Technologies Inc. Dr. Shlomo Wald, Chief Scientist, Ministry of Energy and Water Mr. Barry N. Breen, CEO 3GSolar Potovoltaics Ltd. Ms. Zviya Baron, Principal PetroQuantum B.V.; Advisor to the National Committee for Energy R&D, National Council for Research and Development 12:45 Accadino Assembly REDEFINING RELATIONS BETWEEN THE STATE, CITIZENS, AND THE CORPORATE SECTOR Mr. Oved Yehezkel, CEO, T.A.R.A. Consulting Group; Fmr. Secretary of the Cabinet at the Prime Minister’s Office Mr. Eli Hurvitz, Executive Director, Trump Foundation Brig. Gen. (Res.) Eival Gilady, Chairman, Western Galilee College Brig. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Joshua (Shuki) Shemer, Chairman, Assuta Medical Centers; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University Dr. Michal Hemo-Lotem, Director General, JDC Institute for Leadership and Governance Mr. Eyal Gabbai, Managing Partner, RGB Equity; Fmr. Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office 14:30 Herzliya Assembly 14:30 CYBER, SOCIAL NETWORKS & THE TRANSFORMATION OF POLITICSIN COOPERATION WITH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH &DEVELOPMENT,MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND THE YUVAL NE’EMAN WORKSHOP, TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY Chair: Prof. Maj. Gen. (res.) Isaac Ben-Israel, Yuval Ne’eman Workshop, Tel-Aviv University; Chairman, Israel National Council for Research and Development – Ministry of Science & Technology Dr. Chiara de Franco, Research Fellow, Department of War Studies, King’s College London Mr. Noy Alooshe, Musician and Media Artist Ms. Keren Elazari, Computer Security Expert Mr. Sam Graham-Felsen, Barack Obama’s 2008 Campaign Chief Blogger Mr. Eden Shochat, General Partner, Genesis Nof Yam Assembly 14:30 THE GAS TREASURE: DEVELOPING ISRAEL’S INDUSTRY AND TRANSPORTATION Mr. Yossie Hollander, Chairman, Israeli Institute for Economic Planning Dr. Gilead Fortuna, Senior Research Fellow, Samuel Neaman Institute, Technion Mr. Gil Dankner, Chairman, Dor Chemicals Mr. Danny Ben-Ner, CEO, Ten Petroleum Company Moderator: Avi Bareli, The Marker 14:30 Accadino Assembly WOMEN ECONOMIC RESILIENCE Chair: Prof. Sharon Rabin-Margaliot, Dean, Radzyner School of Law, IDC Herzliya Ms. Vered Pear Swid, Head, Authority for the Advancement of the Status of Women, Prime Minister’s Office Ms. Ilana Fahima, Vice President for Human Resources, Teva Pharmaceuticals Adv. Ina Soltanovich-David, Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Labor Ms. Yafit Alfandari, Head, Consumption and Finance Sector and Coordinator of Gender Statistics, Central Bureau of Statistics Dr. Tali Regev, School of Economics, IDC Herzliya 16:15 Herzliya Assembly IS THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN IMPASSE BREAKABLE? Opening Remarks: MK Tzipi Livni, Chairman of the Hatnua Party Dr. Robert Danin, Eni Enrico Mattie Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies, ]Council on Foreign Relations Prof. Shlomo Avineri, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Fmr. Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Brig. Gen. (Res.) Michael Herzog, Milton Fine International Fellow, Washington Institute for Near East Policy Dr. Yoaz Hendel, Chairman, Institute for Zionist Strategy Maj. Gen. (res.) Nati Sharoni, President, Council for Peace and Security Mr. Dani Dayan, Former Chairman, Yesha Council Moderator: Mr. Barak Ravid, Diplomatic Correspondent, Haaretz 16:30 Nof Yam Assembly A MATTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY: PERSONAL SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT Opening Remarks: Commissioner Yohanan Danino, Inspector General of the Israel Police Commissioner (Ret.) Shlomo Aharonishky, Fmr. Inspector General of the Israel Police Mr. Meir Nitzan, Chairman, Lod Municipal Appointed Committee Mr. Yehuda Shaffer, Deputy State Attorney (Financial Enforcement) Prof. Moshe Barniv, Radzyner School of Law, IDC Moderator: Mr. Menashe Raz 18:30 Herzliya Assembly ZIONISM IN THE 21ST CENTURY Opening Remarks: Mr. Efi Stenzler, Chairman, KKL-JNF Speakers: Mr. Natan Sharansky, Chairman, Jewish Agency for Israel Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv-Jaffa; Fmr. Chief Rabbi of Israel Moderator: Mr. Jonathan Davis, Vice President for External Relations and Head of the Raphael Recanati International School, IDC Herzliya 20:00 Exodus Hall RECEPTION In honor of the Keren Kayemeth Le'Israel-Jewish National Fund 11:00 Herzliya Assembly AHEAD OF PRESIDENT OBAMA’S VISIT TO ISRAEL: US-ISRAEL RELATIONS –QUO VADIS? H.E. Daniel B. Shapiro, Ambassador of the US to Israel Amb. Dr. Dore Gold, President, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs The Honorable Dr. Dov S. Zakheim, Senior Fellow, CNA Corporation; Senior Adviser, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Fmr. US Undersecretary of Defense Amb. Danny Ayalon; Fmr. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Fmr. Ambassador of Israel to the US Moderator: Nadav Eyal, Channel 10 12:30 Herzliya Assembly MAJOR TRENDS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS Chair: Prof. Jacob Frenkel, Chairman, JPMorgan Chase International; Chairman, Board of Trusties, Group of Thirty (G-30); Fmr. Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Niu Tiehang, Senior Research Fellow & Editor-in-Chief of Globalization Journal, Centre of International Economic Exchanges Mr. Andrew Sheng, President, Fung Global Institute; Fmr. Chairman of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Mr. Daniel J. Arbess, Partner, Perella Weinberg Partners; Portfolio Manager, PWP Xerion Funds IMPLICATIONS FOR THE ISRAELI ECONOMY Prof. Stanley Fischer, Governor of the Bank of Israel 14:00 Herzliya Assembly A NEW MACRO-ECONOMIC STRATEGY FOR ISRAEL Mr. Yair Seroussi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bank Hapoalim Prof. Eugene Kandel, Head of the National Economic Council, Prime Minister’s Office Mr. Aharon Fogel, Chairman, Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings MK Prof. Avishay Braverman, Labor Party Moderator: Ms. Stella Korin-Lieber, Globes Concluding Remarks: Prof. Stanley Fischer, Governor of the Bank of Israel 14:00 Nof Yam Assembly THE US PIVOT TO ASIA AND THE GLOBAL BALANCE OF POWER: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST? Dr. David Gordon, Head of Research and Director, Global Macro Eurasia Group; Fmr. Vice Chairman, US National Intelligence Council Amb. Bilahari Kausikan, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Prof. Xu Jian, Senior Research Fellow, China Institute of International Studies Prof. Robert Ayson, Director, Center for Strategic Studies: New Zealand (CSS) Amb. Prof. Élie Barnavi, Scientific Advisor to the Museum of Europe; Fmr. Ambassador of Israel to France Amb. Dan Gillerman, Chairman, Markstone Capital Group; Fmr. Ambassador of Israel to the UN Mr. Tommy Steiner, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya 15:30 Herzliya Assembly THE HERZLIYA CONSENSUS: PRIORITIZING NATIONAL BUDGET CUTS Mr. Roni Bar-On, Fmr. Minister of Finance Mr. Doron Cohen, Director General, Ministry of Finance Mr. Yarom Ariav, Fmr. Director General of the Ministry of Finance Mr. Israel Makov, Chairman of the Board, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Prof. Leah Achdut, Senior Research Fellow, Van Leer Jerusalem Institute; School for Social Sciences and Management, Ruppin Academic Center Concluding Remarks: MK Dr. Yuval Steinitz, Minister of Finance 17:15 Herzliya Assembly EMERGING SECURITY CHALLENGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST: THE PROLIFERATION OF TERROR AND JIHAD Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Francis H. (Frank) Kearney, President, InsideSolutions LLC; Fmr. Deputy Director for Strategic Operational Planning, US National Counter-Terrorism Center Amb. Wolfgang Ischinger, Chairman, Munich Security Conference The Honorable Jane Harman, Director, President & CEO, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Mr. R. James Woolsey, Chairman, Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD); Fmr. Director of the Central Intelligence Dr. Boaz Ganor, Deputy Dean, Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya; Founder & Executive Director, International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) Moderator: Mr. Arnon Perlman 17:00 Nof Yam Assembly IS ISRAEL EXPERIENCING A CREDIT CRUNCH? REFORMING ISRAEL’S CREDIT MARKETS Prof. Zvi Eckstein, Dean, School of Economics, IDC Herzliya Ms. Anat Levin, Head of Global Treasury and Member of the Board of Management, Bank Hapoalim Prof. Amir Barnea, Arison School of Business, IDC Herzliya Prof. Oded Sarig, Commissioner of Financial, Savings, and InsuranceMarkets, Ministry of Finance Prof. Daniel Tsiddon, Head, Capitol Market Division, Bank Leumi Moderator: Ms. Meirav Arlozorov, The Marker 18:45 Herzliya Assembly KEYNOTE ADDRESS The Honorable Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy 19:00 Herzliya Assembly IRAN AND THE RED LINE: TIME FOR SWORD OR TIME FOR DIPLOMACY? Amb. Jacques Audibert, Director General for Political and Security Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France The Honorable Rudy deLeon, Vice President for National Security and International Policy, Center for American Progress; Fmr. US Deputy Secretary of Defense The Honorable Mary Beth Long, Fmr. US Undersecretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Ms. Danielle Pletka, Vice President, Foreign and Defense Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Dr. Liang Yabin, Research Fellow, Institute for International Strategic Studies, Central Party School of the Chinese Communist Party Prof. Uzi Arad, Fmr. National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister; Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Moderator: Dr. Josef Joffe, Publisher-Editor, Die Zeit; Senior Fellow, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Marc & Anita Abramowitz Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University 11:00 Herzliya Assembly BRIEFING OF IDF DIRECTOR OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi, Director of Military Intelligence, IDF 11:45 Herzliya Assembly IN SEARCH OF A STRATEGY: US, EUROPE, AND THE MIDDLE EAST The Honorable Derek Chollet, US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs The Honorable Alexandr Vondra, Fmr. Deputy Prime Minister and Fmr. Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic Amb. Jesper Vahr, Director of the Private Office of the Secretary General, NATO Maj. Gen. (res.) Amos Gilead, Director, Political-Military Bureau, Ministry of Defense Moderator: Mr. Tommy Steiner, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Policy and Strategy 11:45 Nof Yam Assembly OVERDOSE? ISRAELI MARKET REGULATION Mr. Dror Strum, President, Israeli Institute for Economic Planning Mr. Sharon Kedmi, Director General, Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Labor Ms. Noga Kainan, President, Israeli Forum of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) Mr. Noaz Bar-Nir, Director General, Ministry of Tourism Mr. Elad Benbaji, CEO, Excellence Nessuah brokerage services Ltd 13:30 Herzliya Assembly SYRIA’S ONGOING STRIFE: REGIONAL IMPLICATIONS Ms. Antonella Caruso, Director, Middle East and West Asia Division, Department of Political Affairs, United Nations Mr. Andrew J. Tabler, Senior Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy The Honorable Suat Kiniklioglu, Executive Director, STRATIM; Fmr. Member of Parliament, Turkey Mr. Salameh Nematt, Jordan Communications Consultants Prof. Eyal Zisser, Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Tel Aviv University Moderator: Ms. Smadar Perry, Middle East Editor, Yediot Aharonot 13:30 Nof Yam Assembly ADDRESSING TRADE VULNERABILITY: ISRAEL’S DEPENDENCE ON TOO FEW EXPORTERS Mr. Sharon Kedmi, Director General, Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Labor Mr. Israel Makov, Chairman of the Board, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Mr. Dan Catarivas Director, Division of Foreign Trade and International Relations, Manufacturers' Association of Israel Mr. Dov Baharav, Chairman of the Board, Israel Aerospace Industries Moderator: Ms. Galit Hemi, Editor, Calcalist 15:15 Herzliya Assembly ECONOMIC CRISIS AND POLITICAL INSTABILITY IN A POST-SPRING MIDDLE EAST Dr. Tamara Cofman Wittes, Director, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, Brookings Institution Amb. Bernardino Léon, EU Special Representative to the Southern Mediterranean Mr. Sherif El-Diwani, Chief Business Officer, Documenta SL Dr. Israel Elad-Altman, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Ms. Kerstin Müller, MdB, Foreign Policy Spokesperson for the Alliance 90/The Greens Parliamentary Group; Fmr. Minister of State at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Germany Moderator: Ms. Judy Miller, Contributing Editor, City Journal; Adjunct Fellow, Manhattan Institute 15:15 Nof Yam Assembly LEAVING NO CHILD BEHIND? GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Dr. Dan Sharon, Fmr. Director General of the Ministry of Education Mr. Nachum Blass, Senior Researcher, Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel Dr. Ofer Rimon, Director, Administration for Science and Technology, Ministry of Education Mr. Shalom Ben Moshe, Senior Director, Human Resources Training and Development, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor Adv. Ravit Dom, Director General, Amal Mr. Dov Lautman, Chair, Hakol Hinuch Movement Dr. Yousef Jabareen, Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning, Technion Moderator: Ms. Anat Goldstein 17:00 Herzliya Assembly IS A SUNNI AXIS EMERGING? THE BALANCE OF POWER IN THE MIDDLE EAST Mr. Elliott Abrams, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies, Council on Foreign Relations Mr. Brian Katulis, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress Mr. Riad al Khouri, Principal and Chief Economist, DEA Inc, Amman Mr. Salameh Nematt, Jordan Communications Consultants Dr. Shmuel Bar, Director of Studies, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Moderator: Mr. Oded Granot, Head, Middle East Desk, Channel 1 17:00 Nof Yam Assembly TOURISM: A TOP PRIORITY INDUSTRY The Honorable Kenneth E.Hyatt, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce Amb. Dan Gillerman, Chairman, Markstone Capital Group Mr. Ami Federmann, President, Israel Hotel Association; Deputy Chairman, Dan Hotels Mr. Noaz Bar-Nir, Director General, Ministry of Tourism Mr. David Boas, President, David Boas Enterprises and Business Consultancy; Fmr. Director of Budgets at the Ministry of Finance Mr. Shmuel Marom, Chair, Israel Incoming Tour Operators Association Moderator: Mr. Matan Hodorov, Senior Economic Commentator, Channel 10 18:30 Herzliya Assembly ISRAEL’S NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY AND THE CHANGING MIDDLE EAST Opening Remarks: The Honorable Dan Meridor, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intelligence and Atomic Energy Maj. Gen. Ido Nehushtan, Fmr. Commander in Chief of the Air Force and Fmr. Head of IDF Planning Directorate Maj. Gen. (res.) Danny Rothschild, Director, Institute for Policy and Strategy; Chair, Annual Herzliya Conference Series Prof. Shlomo Avineri, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Fmr. Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maj. Gen. (res.) Amos Yadlin, Director, the Institute for National Security Studies Moderator: Mr. Ron Ben-Yishai, Journalist, Yedioth Ahronoth/YNET News 20:00 Herzliya Assembly THE HERZLIYA ADDRESS TBD HERZLIYA ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS Monday, March 11, 2013 10:00 – 15:00 Nof Yam Assembly THE 2013 HERZLIYA GAME: THE DAY AFTER SYRIA’S DISINTEGRATION – GLOBAL AND REGIONAL IMPLICATIONS Control Group: Chair: Maj. Gen. (res.) Danny Rothschild, Director, Institute for Policy and Strategy; Chair, Annual Herzliya Conference Series Ms. Rachel Machtiger, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Mr. Ori Slonim, Research Fellow, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Participants: USA The Honorable Mary Beth Long, Fmr. US Undersecretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Francis H. (Frank) Kearney, President, Inside-Solutions LLC; Fmr. Deputy Director for Strategic Operational Planning, US National Counter-Terrorism Center Mr. R. James Woolsey, Chairman, Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD); Fmr. Director of the Central Intelligence CHINA Dr. Liang Yabin, Research Fellow, Institute for International Strategic Studies, Central Party School of the Chinese Communist Party Prof. Robert Ayson, Director, Center for Strategic Studies: New Zealand (CSS) RUSSIA Amb. Zvi Magen, Fmr. Ambassador of Israel to Russia EU/NATO The Honorable Alexandr Vondra, Fmr. Deputy Prime Minister and Fmr. Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic Dr. Josef Joffe, Publisher-Editor, Die Zeit; Senior Fellow, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Marc & Anita Abramowitz Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University SAUDI ARABIA AND GCC Dr. David Gordon, Head of Research and Director, Global Macro Eurasia Group; Fmr. Vice Chairman, US National Intelligence Council TURKEY The Honorable Suat Kiniklioglu, Executive Director, STRATIM; Fmr. Member of Parliament, Turkey ISRAEL Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eitan Ben-Eliyahu, Fmr. Commander in Chief of the Air Force Amb. Dr. Oded Eran, Senior Research Associate, Institute for National Security Studies (INSS); Fmr. Ambassador of Israel to Jordan and to the EU and NATO JORDAN Mr. Riad al Khouri, Principal and Chief Economist, DEA Inc, Amman IRAN Dr. Shmuel Bar, Director of Studies, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Dr. Alex Greenberg, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya LEBANON Mr. Tony Badran, Research Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies SYRIA Alawistan: Mr. Andrew J. Tabler, Senior Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy Jihadistan: Dr. Mordechai Kedar, Research Associate, Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, Bar-Ilan University Syrian National Council: Lee Smith, Senior Editor, Weekly Standard EGYPT Dr. Israel Elad-Altman, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Discussant: Maj. Gen. Mark O. Schissler, Director, Strategy and Policy, U.S. European Command (EUCOM J5) Moderator: Mr. Tommy Steiner, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya 10:00 – 12:30 Accadino Assembly PUNCHING ABOVE THEIR WEIGHT: SMALL ECONOMIES IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE Chair: Amb. Irit Ben-Abba, Deputy General Director for Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Discussants: Sir Prof. Peter Gluckman, Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand Dr. David Skilling, Senior Advisor to the Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, New Zealand Mr. Netanel Oded, The National Economic Council, Prime Minister's Office Mr. Dror Strum, President, Israeli Institute for Economic Planning Prof. Ehud Gazit, Chief Scientist, Ministry of Science and Technology 13:00-15:30 Accadino Assembly MARITIME SECURITY AND NAVAL STRATEGY (in Hebrew) Chair: Rear Admiral (Res.) Yuval Zur, Principal Maritime Strategic Chair, University of Haifa Discussants: Captain (Res.) Yigal Maor, Director, Israeli Maritime Administration; Director General, Shipping and Ports Authority Prof. Eyal Benvenisti, Faculty of Law, Tel Aviv University Dr. Ehud Eiran, Faculty of Political Science, Haifa University Mr. Ohad Cohen, Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor Brig Gen. Oded Gour-Lavie, Israeli Navy Concluding Remarks: Admiral (Res.) Ami Ayalon Chairman, Executive Committee, University of Haifa; Fmr. Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:00 Nof Yam Assembly THE LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY OF TERRORISM SPONSORS Chair: Mr. Richard D. Heideman, Chairman, International Advisory Board of the Herzliya Conference Discussants: Mr. Floyd R. Jenkins, Founding President, Meridian 361 International Law Group, PLLC Mr. Steven R. Perles, Perles Law Firm, PC Mr. Stuart H. Newberger, Partner, Crowell & Moring, LLP Dr. Boaz Ganor, Deputy Dean, Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya; Founder & Executive Director, International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) 8:00 Business Lounge TIME FOR RESET? HAS ISRAEL LOST EUROPE? Chair: Mr. Marc Berthold, Director, Israel Office, Heinrich Böll Foundation Discussants: Ms. Kerstin Müller, MdB, Foreign Policy Spokesperson for the Alliance 90/The Greens Parliamentary Group; Fmr. Minister of State at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Germany Maj. Gen. Mark O. Schissler, Director, Strategy and Policy, U.S. European Command (EUCOM J5) Dr. Jürgen Rüttgers, Fmr. Minister President, NorthRein Westphalen, Germany H.E. Tomáš Pojar, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Israel; Fmr. Deputy Foreign Minister of the Czech Repubic Amb. Agnieszka Magdziak-Miszewska, General Counselor to the Undersecretary of State for Defence Policy, Ministry of Defence, Poland Mr. Roland Freudenstein, Deputy Director and Head of Research, Centre for European Studies Dr. Tommy Steiner, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya 8:00 Accadino Assembly SHORT-TERM MIDDLE EAST SCENARIOS: SYRIA, LEBANON, JORDAN, Chair: Dr. Shmuel Bar, Director of Studies, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Discussants: Prof. Asher Susser, Stanley and Ilene Gold Senior Fellow, Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Tel Aviv University Prof. Eyal Zisser, Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Tel Aviv University Dr. Israel Elad-Altman, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Mr. Salameh Nematt, Jordan Communications Consultants Wednesday, March 13, 2013 8:00 Business Lounge DIPLOMACY AND MILITARY: THE INTERFACE Chair: Amb. Eran Etzion, Director of Policy Planning, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Discussants: Maj. Gen. Mark O. Schissler, Director, Strategy and Policy, U.S. European Command (EUCOM J5) Amb. Wolfgang Ischinger, Chairman, Munich Security Conference Prof. Robert Ayson, Director, Center for Strategic Studies: New Zealand 8:00 Nof Yam Assembly US-ISRAEL RELATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF US STRATEGY Chair: Prof. Galia Golan, Director of the MA Program, Lauder School of Government, IDC Discussants: Amb. Liora Herzl, Deputy Director General for North America, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amb. Alon Pinkas, Fmr. Consul General of Israel in New York Mr. Zvi Rafiah Mr. Brian Katulis, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress 8:00 Accadino Assembly SHORT-TERM MIDDLE EAST SCENARIOS: IRAN, IRAQ, THE GULF STATES, LIBYA, AND THE MAGHREB Chair: Dr. Shmuel Bar, Director of Studies, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Discussants: Dr. David Gordon, Head of Research and Director, Global Macro Eurasia Group; Fmr. Vice Chairman, US National Intelligence Council Prof. Joshua Teitelbaum, Department of Middle Eastern Studies, Bar-Ilan University Mr. Alex Greenberg, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Dr. Oded Brosh, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Ms. Antonella Caruso, Director, Middle East and West Asia Division, Department of Political Affairs, United Nations 13:30 Business Lounge ISRAEL’S ALLIES IN THE REGIONAL PERIPHERY Chair: Dr. Shmuel Bar, Director of Studies, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Discussants: Mr. Yossi Alpher Mr. Itzhak Barzilay 15:30 Accadino Assembly FROM BAD TO WORSE? MIDDLE EAST ECONOMIC PROSPECTS Chair: Mr. Daniel F. Runde, Director, Project on Prosperity and Development, Center for Strategic and International Studies Discussants: Amb. Bernardino Léon, EU Special Representative to the Southern Mediterranean Mr. Sherif El-Diwani, Chief Business Officer, Documenta SL Dr. Tamara Cofman Wittes, Director, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, Brookings Institution Mr. Yitzhak Gal, Research Fellow, The Moshe Dayan Center for middle Eastern and African Studies Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:00 Business Lounge ISRAEL-TURKEY RELATIONS AND THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Chair: Prof. Shlomo Avineri, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Fmr. Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Discussants: The Honorable Suat Kiniklioglu, Executive Director, STRATIM; Fmr. Member of Parliament, Turkey Prof. Andreas Theophanous, Head, Department of European Studies and International Relations, University of Nicosia; Director, Cyprus Center for European and International Affairs Mr. Brian Katulis, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress Mr. Tommy Steiner, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya 8:00 Accadino Assembly LONG-TERM MIDDLE EAST SCENARIOS Chair: Dr. Shmuel Bar, Director of Studies, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Discussants: Prof. Uzi Rabi, Director, Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Tel Aviv University Mr. Amos Hochstein, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Diplomacy Mr. R. James Woolsey, Chairman, Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD); Fmr. Director of the Central Intelligence Dr. Israel Elad-Altman, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya 8:00 Nof Yam Assembly CYBER INT. Chair: Prof. Maj. Gen. (res.) Isaac Ben-Israel, Yuval Ne’eman Workshop, Tel-Aviv University; Chairman, Israel National Council for Research and Development – Ministry of Science & Technology Discussants: Mr. Tal Kandel, Symantec Mr. Tzachi Zorenshtain, System Architect, Israel, McAfee International Ltd Mr. Guy Mizrahi, CEO, Cyberia - Advanced Cyber Solutions ltd. Mr. Yuval Altman, Head of Cyber Security, Verint Systems Mr. Tal Mozes, Hacktics Leader, Advisory Services, Ernst & Young Mr. Guy Alon, Marketing Director, ELTA SIGINT, EW & Communication Division[1] Gantz: High probability of regional deterioration, ynetnews.com, 11 March 2013. ↑ 1.0 1.1 TIME FOR NEW NATIONAL AND REGIONAL AGENDAS, Herzliyaconference.org, accessed 11 March 2013. Retrieved from "https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Herzliya_2013&oldid=182024"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1726
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__label__wiki	0.741033	0.741033	Tag Archives: Rita Repulsa *”Weekly Comic 100s” keeps it nice and simple. Comic book reviews in 100 words or less. Straight, concise, and to the point.* Fanboy Wonder Earth X was probably the one big Alex Ross project I knew the least about. So I got myself a nice little education heading into this week’s Marvels X. Low and behold it’s a trilogy. Now a tetralogy, with Marvels X. Looks like I’ve got some catching up to do. But in the meantime… TITLE: Marvels X #1 AUTHORS: Alex Ross (Story), Jim Krueger (Story and Script) ARTISTS: Well-Bee, Cory Petit (Letterer). Cover by Ross. RELEASED: January 8, 2020 Having not read Earth X, and with this being intended as a prequel, I’m forced to judge this issue simply at face value. And at face value, it’s absolutely fine. Our main character, a teenager named David, is the one person on in this dystopian future who does not have super powers. Orphaned and alone, he sets out for New York City to find his idols: Captain America, Iron Man, and Spider-Man. Seeing an artist like Well-Bee tackle a Ross/Krueger concept like this feels different, but intriguing. For now, my interest is piqued. TITLE: Batman #86 AUTHOR: James Tynion IV ARTISTS: Tony Daniel, Danny Miki (Inker), Tomeu Morey (Colorist), Clayton Cowles (Letterer) For my money, Tynion has a better handle on Batman and his world than Scott Snyder or Tom King. So I’m anxious to see what he turns in. As Bruce continues to mourn for Alfred, various assassins gather in Gotham. Meanwhile, the issue presents us with an intriguing idea: Over the years, Bruce has randomly sketched, essentially doodled, bits of Gotham’s skyline and architecture as he would have them look. In the wake of “City of Bane,” he has a chance to make those visions a reality. Also, something’s up with the Joker… So far, so good. TITLE: The Clock #1 AUTHOR: Matt Hawkins ARTISTS: Colleen Doran, Bryan Valenza (Colorist), Troy Peteri (Letterer) This is not the most gracefully executed issue. Naturally, it needs to get a lot of exposition out of the way, and it falls into the clunky dialogue trap that comes with that. Also, early on some of the the speech balloons are hard to follow. They don’t contrast with the backgrounds (specifically the outdoor ones) enough, so you have a hard time following who is saying what. But under all that, The Clock might just be a good story about a super cancer threatening to wipe our half the Earth’s population. But the jury’s still out. TITLE: Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren #2 (of 4) AUTHOR: Charles Soule ARTISTS: Will Sliney, Guru-eFX (Colors), Travis Lanham (Letterer). Cover by Clayton Crain If you need to be sold on the idea of a book about Luke’s post-Return of the Jedi adventures, look no further than this issue. He faces the Knights of Ren, with both Lor San Tekka and a young Ben Solo at his side. Call it The Adventures of Luke Skywaker, as a take-off of one of Lucas’ early draft titles for Star Wars. Ben’s interactions with Snoke have a slightly different flavor now that The Rise of Skywalker has come out. Snoke is also wearing his most flamboyant outfit yet. What’s up with the hat…? TITLE: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #101 AUTHORS: Kevin Eastman (Consultant), Tom Waltz (Consultant), Sophie Campbell (Script) ARTISTS: Campbell, Ronda Pattison (Colorist), Shawn Lee (Letterer). Basically, this book is doing what the 2007 TMNT movie did. Only, you know, better. The Turtles are split up and doing their own thing. And we’ve got kind of an Arkham City spin, as they’ve walled off a portion of New York to throw all the mutants in. I like this. It’s a big status quo shake-up the series has probably needed for awhile now. Encouragingly, the character that shines the most in this issue is Jennika, our new female Ninja Turtle. Lots of fresh intrigue as this series moves forward. TITLE: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 (of 5) AUTHOR: Ryan Parrott ARTISTS: Simone di Meo, Walter Baiamonte (Colorist), Ed Dukeshire (Letterer). Cover by Dan Mora. In this issue we find out why Tommy has joined the Foot Clan. He’s apparently trying to save another clan member we don’t know. This new person’s identity, and how he connects to Tommy, is now far more interesting than the interactions the Turtles are having with the other Rangers. They pull a stunt with Shredder at the end that I can take or leave. Seeing him meet Rita is pretty cool, though. God damn, these Dan Mora covers are amazing. TITLE: Young Justice #12 AUTHOR: Brian Michael Bendis ARTISTS: John Timms, Gabe Eltaeb (Colorist), Wes Abbott (Letterer) At what point do we just make this the new Teen Titans ongoing? Young Justice feels the way that book should feel. At least that’s how I…feel? This is a pretty dense issue with a lot of standing around and talking. But Superboy does punches a T-Rex. That always counts for something. We now appear to be headed toward a big Wonder Comics team-up, i.e. Young Justice along with the Wonder Twins and the kids from Dial H For Hero. Thankfully, it looks like it’s all staying within Young Justice, as opposed to a crossover. Follow Primary Ignition on Twitter, or email Rob at primaryignition@yahoo.com. This entry was posted in Comic Books/Graphic Novels and tagged Alex Ross, Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Batman #86 (2020), Ben Solo, BOOM! 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MMPR: Shattered Grid: 25 Morphinominal Moments, Part Five As it turns out, these last five moments from Shattered Grid all happened in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #30. So a major tip of the hat to author Kyle Higgins, penciller Daniele Di Nicuolo, inker Simona Di Gianfelice, colorist Walter Baiamonte, and letterer Ed Dukeshire. Furthermore, we need to send a major thank you to Ryan Parrott, Dan Mora, and everybody at Go Go Power Rangers. That series is great in its own right. But it’s provided some really nice supplemental material for our main story. And thanks to everybody at BOOM! Studios for giving us better Power Rangers comics than we ever could have hoped for! With that, it’s back to action! (Part One. Part Two. Part Three. Part Four.) 26. Zordon and Rita We’re starting on a subtle note here. Zordon and Kruger come to ask for Rita’s help in stopping Lord Drakkon. Rita responds as you might expect. But in trying to convince her, Zordon says something I didn’t expect… “We have known each other for millennia, Rita. I would not be here now if I believed there was another way.” What gets me about those lines is the sentence about them having known each other for so long. I doubt Kyle Higgins meant for it to stand out. But hearing Zordon appeal to his long-standing familiarity with Rita was interesting. Remember, these are two enemies. He’s the one who trapped him in a time warp, and he’s partly responsible for her being locked away in a dumpster for 10,000 years. And yet, in this hour of dire need, Zordon essentially uses their rivalry to appeal to her better judgment. It almost makes you look at the franchise’s original mentor and villain in a new light… 27. Rallying the Troops Before the climactic battle begins, Jason gives a big rah-rah speech to all the Rangers who’ve come to help. Admittedly, it didn’t do much for me. What did, however, was this shot of all the Rangers and Megazords. There’s a lot of history in this panel… 28. Kimberly and Tommy While Tommy obviously has a crucial role in Shattered Grid, let’s not forget that the Tommy Oliver of the BOOMverse, the Tommy our heroes knew and fought alongside, was killed. Plus, Kimberly held him as he died. Pretty heavy stuff. So when Jason hands her the Draggon Dagger, and puts her in charge of the Dragonzord, it’s a nice moment. But this has appeal in a larger scope as well. From a character standpoint, there’s an argument to be made that Tommy should have given his powers to Kimberly at the end of “The Green Candle.” Obviously, the show was limited by the Japanese footage it had to work with. So it ultimately had to be Jason that got them. But it would have made a lot of sense for Kimberly, Tommy’s love interest, to be the one he passed his powers on to. All these years later, this is a nice tribute to a character fans still love and remember. 29. Enter Serpentera Serpentera was essentially the Death Star of the Power Rangers universe. It was Lord Zedd’s personal zord, and had enough power to annihilate a planet. And it was huge. One of the biggest zords in the show’s history. As you can see at left, it could literally hold a Megazord in its massive jaws. As any PR nut knows, Serpentera went out like a chump in “Forever Red.” But it gets a nice chance to shine during the big battle in Shattered Grid. We don’t see much of the actual zord, but that’s half the beauty of it. It’s so big, it can’t even fit within the confines of the comic book! 30. Siphoning the Power We end on yet another reminder of just how much history we’re mining for Shattered Grid. Lord Drakkon’s big plan is to steal morphers from each Ranger team, and get inside the Morphin Grid itself. In the above panel, we can see he’s assembled some kind of power siphoning device and plugged it in to the various morphers he’s collected. Represented are in Space, Lost Galaxy, Dino Thunder, Megaforce, Dino Charge, among others. I absolutely adore the attention to detail. This is as much an indicator as any of what a labor of love Shattered Grid is. So once again, thank you to everyone involved. I can’t wait to see how it ends! This entry was posted in Comic Books/Graphic Novels and tagged BOOM! Studios, comic book reviews, comic books, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Dragonzord, Ed Dukeshire, event comics, Forever Red, Jason Lee Scott, Kimberly Hart, Kyle Higgins, Megazord, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #30 (2018), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (BOOM! Studios), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid, Phantom Ranger, Power Rangers, Quantum Ranger, Rita Repulsa, Rob Siebert, Serpentera, Shattered Grid, superhero comics, teenage superheroes, The Green Candle, Tommy Oliver, Walter Baiamonte, Zordon on 08/28/2018 by primaryignition. MMPR: Shattered Grid: 25 Morphinominal Moments, Part Three So as we continue to work our way through Shattered Grid, I’d like to highlight the fact that these are in (mostly) chronological order. We’re going through these moments in the order we read them. We’re certainly not ranking them in any way. (Part One. Part Two.) 11. Jason and Lauren (MMPR #27) As Shattered Grid progresses, an unexpected and perhaps unlikely romance begins budding between Jason and Lauren Shiba of Power Rangers Samurai. Why Jason and Lauren? Eh, why not? It makes a kind of sense, as they both know the pressures of leading a team of Rangers. But part of its appeal is in just how out of left field it is. After all, when you’ve got a bunch of hormonal teenagers in the same space for a lengthy amount of time, this kind of thing is bound to happen, isn’t it? 12. Ranger Slayer vs. Alpha 5 (Go Go Power Rangers #10) Like the evil Green Ranger before her, the Ranger Slayer, under a spell cast by Lord Drakkon, invades the Command Center. But while Tommy simply incapacitated Alpha 5, this version of Kimberly has a more…physical approach. We certainly never saw Alpha take a beating like this on the old show, and for good reason. Seeing our robot buddy beaten up like this would have scarred most of us for life… 13. Zack talks to himself (MMPR #28) Way back in MMPR #5, Kyle Higgins established that before Rita chose Tommy to be the Green Ranger, she tried to tempt Zack into the role. While he obviously refused, Zack never tell his teammates about Rita’s offer. Until he does, at the encouragement of his counterpart from Lord Drakkon’s timeline. Issue #28 gives us a nice little callback to that. By and large, I maintain that the BOOMverse’s take on Zack is too moody and broody. But the idea of him being Rita’s original pick for the Green Ranger remains a really interesting idea. 14. Bringing Down the Dome (MMPR #28) Over in the world of Power Rangers RPM, Dr. K is quick to answer Zordon’s call to action from issue #27, as she’s developed technology that can fend off some of Lord Drakkon’s arsenal. But the domed city of Corinth has been fending off his attacks for hours. Jason and Lauren are sent in to help (see above), but Drakkon has reinforcements of his own. What follows is a battle filled with characters and zords from across the franchise’s history. It’s so expansive that it’s truly a shame it all has to be condensed into one issue. Still, we get a hell of an exclamation point in the end, as Dr. K and Jason have to bring down the dome protecting Corinth. 15. Future Kimberly, Present-Day Juice Bar (Go Go Power Rangers #11) Once the Ranger Slayer comes to her senses, she aligns herself with our heroes. They wind up taking her to the juice bar, sitting her right next to her past self. And of course, no one recognizes that there are two Kimberly Harts in the room. Still, it’s interesting to not only see future Kim getting to re-live her past, but watching her tell present-day Kim to enjoy it all while it lasts. And kudos to Dan Mora for drawing future Kim on the balance beam (shown left). That’s something we saw quite a bit of on the show. But we’re obviously seeing it from a whole new perspective here. This entry was posted in Comic Books/Graphic Novels and tagged Alpha 5, BOOM! Studios, Bulk & Skull, Dan Mora, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Go Go Power Rangers, Go Go Power Rangers #10 (2018), Go Go Power Rangers #11 (2018), Go Go Power Rangers (BOOM! Studios), Green Ranger, Jason Lee Scott, Kimberly Hart, Kyle Higgins, Lauren Shiba, Lord Drakkon, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (BOOM! Studios), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid, Power Rangers RPM, Power Rangers Samurai, Ranger Slayer, Red Ranger, Rita Repulsa, Rob Siebert, Ryan Parrott, Shattered Grid, Tommy Oliver, Zack Taylor on 08/26/2018 by primaryignition. A Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Vol. 4 Review – When Zordon Steals the Show TITLE: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Vol. 4 AUTHORS: Kyle Higgins, Ryan Ferrier PENCILLERS: Hendry Prasetya, Bachan, Daniel Bayliss. Cover by Goni Montes. COLLECTS: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #13-16 PUBLISHER: BOOM! Studios *WARNING: Spoilers lay ahead.* The first act in the larger story of Lord Drakkon comes to an end in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Vol. 4. Tommy’s evil doppleganger looks great here, and we also get an awesome character spotlight. Overall, this MMPR series still has a big up side. But once we get into issue #16, particularly the last few pages, things start to get rocky. When we open the book, Tommy and Billy are still trapped in an alternate universe where the Green Ranger remained with Rita Repulsa after the events of “Green With Evil.” This turn of events led to the destruction of the Power Rangers, and Tommy’s rise as the evil Lord Drakkon. Now the Tommy and Billy that we know must join up with a resistance force (led by familiar faces) to bring Drakkon down. Meanwhile, Jason and the others face Rita and her minions with reduced powers, and without Zordon. And where is Zordon anyway? We get the answer to that last question in issue #15, and it’s the creative highlight of the book. Zordon has been absent for several issues at this point, so it’s obviously good to check in with him. But this issue goes above and beyond, following him into a rift between the dimensions. We see him meet his counterpart from Drakkon’s world, and how Zordon has continued to play a role in the conflict despite current predicament. More importantly, after witnessing how events have unfolded in this alternate reality, we see him speak from a place of uncertainty. We aren’t always shown that perspective from a wise old sage character like this. It’s an intriguing change up, which in the end cuts to the very heart of who Zordon is. Daniel Bayliss hits a home run with the pencils, inks, and colors. His renderings of a full-bodied Zordon interacting with the time warp around him, and later his other self, are compelling, gorgeous, and hit the mark emotionally. He also gets to play around with some of the the war sequences we’ve seen in previous issues. We get some familiar images of Rita’s forces in Washington, Drakkon holding the Red Ranger helmet, and a few glorious shots of the Thunderzords. Bayliss can’t come back to the Rangers soon enough. We closed the previous volume with the reveal of Trini, Bulk, and Aisha (who we know as the future Yellow Ranger) as members of the resistance. Having Aisha show up is a nice bit of fan service. But that’s all it amounts to. I won’t complain about that, considering how much griping I’ve already done about Tommy and Billy seeing things from their future. For whatever reason, this series is bound and determined to cast the fun-loving Zack as a brooder. We get more of that here. But it’s an alternate version of Zack, who has lost nearly everything and become the leader of the resistance. Given how dark the world around him has grown, I’m alright with this version of Zack being more dour. It even makes for a cool little moment with the canonical Zack toward the end. This volume also sees Finster create Goldar clones of all builds and sizes to fight against the Rangers. I love this idea. It makes sense. Goldar has failed Rita time and again, so she has Finster “improve” on him. This might have worked as an idea for the show, time and costumes permitting. We even get to see Goldar without his armor on the very first page. I didn’t even know he could take the armor off. Kyle Higgins deserves a lot of the credit for the more sinister Finster we’ve gotten from the BOOM! books. The crowning example is what we got from Trey Moore and Frazer Irving in the 2017 annual. But the Finster we get in this book has a nice underlying creepiness to him. By comparison, the Finster we got on the show was almost a kind old man at times. One of the subplots we get in this book involves the Trini of Drakkon’s world coming to grips with seeing Billy, as the Billy of her world died saving her life. If Higgins and Hendry Prasetya are playing at an eventual Billy/Trini romance, they’re doing it in a very subtle manner. The potential romance between Billy and Trini thing is something some of us have been talking about since we were kids. They almost have to address it at some point. Even if it’s just an issue about how they don’t have those kind of feelings for each other. Matters aren’t helped when you consider Prasetya’s strengths are the super-powered action scenes, and not the quiet interpersonal stuff. So one can argue that material isn’t fully maximized. On the flip side, Prasetya’s fight sequences with a morphed Lord Drakkon are epic in the inevitable good Tommy vs. evil Tommy fight. This is obviously the first time we’ve gotten to see that costume in action. It’s very evocative of classic Power Rangers. The costume is obviously visually similar to the White Ranger suit. Darken is even holding Saba for much of the battle. You can easily hear Jason David Frank’s cheesy “evil” voice when reading some of Drakkon’s dialogue. (“Hello again, Tommy.”) There’s also a teamwork theme in effect here, which is something that’s remained present for the entire series. The Yellow Ranger also gets a Battlizer of sorts in issue #16. It comes out of nowhere, but looks cool enough. I also appreciate that it’s Trini who gets it. She was always the most underdeveloped character on the show, and remains that way in the comics. So this is a cool moment for her. At this point we’ve built this Lord Drakkon story up for four books. Everything has built to this confrontation between the two Tommys, and the Power Rangers finally striking back against Rita’s forces. The ending makes sense. But when I read issue #16 during it’s initial release, I was disappointed. We’d built to those big showdowns for so long, only for them to pass fairly quickly. This felt like it should have been a big, epic finale. The Megazord makes a big comeback against the Goldar clones, and Tommy and Drakkon make some kind of startling discovery about each other that leads into the next phase of the story. Instead the resolution, particularly the bit with the teens back at school, feels very rushed and slapped together. All the right ingredients are there. But we aren’t given enough time with them. However, I will say that what happens to Drakkon at the very end has the potential to be very interesting… Our Bulk and Skull back-up stories are no more, now replaced by “The Ongoing Misadventures of Squatt & Baboo.” Like their predecessors, these stories were fairly benign additions to each single issue that are now collected long form. Ryan Ferrier and Bachan set a similar goofy tone. But while the Bulk and Skull stories got old after just a few issues, I somehow find Squatt and Baboo’s adventures a little more palatable. Perhaps it’s because they got a fraction of the screen time Bulk and Skull did, so there’s a refreshing quality to them getting the spotlight here. The collective story is about them visiting an alternate dimension and running into Goldar. It’s mildly amusing, and Bachan has a cool take on our “heroes.” Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Vol. 4 has a few more problems than the previous volumes do. But all the elements that make the series great are still there. Namely, Higgins’ willingness to write an objectively silly concept in a more serious and dramatic voice, Hendry Prasetya’s awesome work on the words and costumes, and the added depth injected into the characters. For Power Rangers fans young and old, this series remains a must-read. SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave This entry was posted in Comic Books/Graphic Novels and tagged Aisha Campbell, Bachan, Billy Cranston, BOOM! Studios, Bulk & Skull, comic book reviews, Daniel Bayliss, Finster, Goldar, Goni Montes, Goni Montes Power Rangers, graphic novel reviews, graphic novels, Green Ranger, Lord Drakkon, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #13 (2017), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #14 (2017), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #15 (2017), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #16 (2017), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (BOOM! Studios), Power Rangers, Power Rangers comics, Rita Repulsa, Rob Siebert, Ryan Ferrier, Squatt and Baboo, superhero comics, teenage superheroes, Tommy Oliver, trade paperbacks, Trini Kwan, White Ranger, Yellow Ranger, Zordon on 11/04/2017 by primaryignition. A Go Go Power Rangers #4 Review – The Mystery of Salad Girl TITLE: Go Go Power Rangers #4 PENCILLER: Dan Mora Go Go Power Rangers #4 opens with a flashback to what I’ll call the “Salad Girl scene.” It’s a story from Kimberly and Zack’s recent past that’s been referenced a bunch of times in the series. Until now, when a character would mention “Salad Girl,” I had no idea if I was missing a joke or a plot detail. So if this issue accomplishes nothing else, it at least solves the mystery of Salad Girl. Thankfully, there’s more to Go Go Power Rangers #4, as the book wraps up its first arc, while still leaving a plot thread hanging for next time. As Rita begins her second attack on Angel Grove, Kimberly is in a tough spot. She must choose between saving her boyfriend Matt, and protecting the city at large as the Pink Ranger. Meanwhile, Jason is also on the sidelines for fear of being exposed as the Red Ranger. Our heroes once again have their backs against the wall! Dan Mora and colorist Raul Angulo have a very distinct energy they bring to the Power Rangers universe. Thus far, that’s been best exemplified in their sequences with the zords. They opened the series on a high note with their brief take on the climactic fight from “Day of the Dumpster.” They recapture that magic here, as we see the individual zords in action, followed by the Megazord. Mora somehow has a knack for drawing comic book style destruction on a grand scale. Part of it is that he’s awesome with action sequences (see the Jason/Trini sparring session from issue #2). But there’s something immensely satisfying about how these giant machines kick up debris when they’re summoned, or how the action lines wonderfully convey the speed and impact of certain blows. It also doesn’t hurt that this book has an almost regal take on the Megazord. One of the highlights of the issue is a splash page showing us the Megazord formation. Incidentally, Mora and Angulo also give us a terrific version of our resident school principal, Mr. Caplan (shown above). His shtick on the show was that he wore a toupee. I think we can safely say they nailed that one. On the writing front, things still look pretty good. Although late in the issue, we get a scene that seems to come out of nowhere. Zack shows up in the Command Center alone, and asks Zordon why he wasn’t chosen as team leader. He cites Jason’s absences from two recent conflicts, and in all fairness he does have a point given how early this is in their run as heroes. Parrott did plant a seed for this back in issue #2. But this still feels very sudden. Thankfully, Zordon gives him a good answer. It’s not necessarily a good use of one’s time to apply logic to content created for young children two decades ago. But seeing as I’ve already made a habit of it, let’s go ahead. We get a trademark Rita Repulsa move here, as she uses her big wand to make her monster grow giant-sized. Standing at her side, her henchman and monster-maker Finster asks why she’d do this. This is what she says… “We must see every skirmish to its conclusion. It’s been this way on countless worlds. Every move, every battle, every monster is a wound. Individually, each cut may miss the mark. But eventually, with enough cuts, one will strike the target…” She’s essentially saying it’s a numbers game. If you throw the dart enough times, you’re bound to hit the bull’s eye sooner or later. I’m not in love with this approach. It almost makes it seem like Rita is resigned to a certain amount of failure from the start. Given how short-tempered she always was on the show, it feels like a contradiction. I will, however, credit the book for trying to make some kind of sense out of it. At least if you separate the strategy from the character, it works. Nitpicks notwithstanding, we’re only four issues in, and I adore this series every bit as much as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, if not more. Part of this book’s concept is that we get to spend a little more personal time with Jason and the others. It’s a strategy that’s paying off, and that isn’t a surprise. It’s been 25 years, but people still remember these characters, and the qualities the actors were able to inject them with. As it turns out, Ryan Parrott, Dan Mora, and the BOOM! Studios crew are bringing some pretty Morphenominal stuff to the table as well. SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave This entry was posted in Comic Books/Graphic Novels and tagged Black Ranger, Blue Ranger, BOOM! Studios, comic book reviews, comic books, Dan Mora, Go Go Power Rangers, Go Go Power Rangers #4 (2017), Go Go Power Rangers (BOOM! Studios), Jason Lee Scott, Kimberly Hart, Megazord, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Pink Ranger, Power Rangers, Power Rangers comics, Raul Angulo, Red Ranger, Rita Repulsa, Rob Siebert, Ryan Parrott, superhero comics, teenage superheroes, Yellow Ranger, Zack Taylor, Zordon on 10/19/2017 by primaryignition. A Go Go Power Rangers #2 Review – Jason and Trini?!? RELEASED: August 30, 2017 *Check out the first issue of Go Go Power Rangers!* Monsters and morphers notwithstanding, thus far the teenagers in Go Go Power Rangers have been written fairly realistic. So it stands to reason that five hormonal high schoolers suddenly placed in a such a high pressure situation would feel…closer. While there was never a romantic link between any of our original five Rangers on the TV show, this series was bound to give us a crush, an unrequited love storyline, a fling, or something along those lines. Trini and Billy would have been my first guess, as they’re kindred spirits. Jason and Kimberly would be a little obvious, but not impossible. You’ve also got Trini and Zack, who were together in the Pink miniseries BOOM! put out last year. But Jason and Trini? They might have been my last guess. Actually, in this case it’s Trini crushing on Jason. I won’t say I don’t get it. Even with his cutesy millennial haircut, the Red Ranger is still a stud. Go Go Power Rangers #2 shows us the conclusion of the Rangers’ assault on Rita Repulsa’s palace, and clues us in on the long-term ramifications the fight has for them. We also get into some of the more personal ramifications that “Arrival Day” (i.e. the day Rita’s forces first attacked) has had on them. This includes Kimberly’s strained relationship with her boyfriend Matt. Trini never had much in the way of romance on the show. Early in the second season, they created a character for her to fawn over. But that never went anywhere. Tommy and Kimberly filled most of the show’s romance quotient. So to see Trini trying to be romantic with anyone, let alone Jason, takes some getting used to. But thus far, it works. Jason is apparently oblivious at the moment. Considering Trini has been written very shy and soft-spoken, I’m curious if Ryan Parrott is going to make her someone attempting to come out of her shell and be noticed. The issue highlights the fact that, after the fight at the palace, Rita has learned the Rangers’ first names. The Red Ranger is Jason, the Pink Ranger is Kimberly, etc. Zordon promises to do what he can to protect them. But what confuses me is, how does Rita knowing their names put them in any more danger than they were already in? I’d be more concerned that she saw their faces when they fought the putties on Arrival Day (cool name, by the way). On the show, she was always able to ambush the teens with putties, monsters, and what not. So she can clearly find them in Angel Grove. (Apparently that’s exactly what we’re going to see in issues to come.) How goes knowing their names make it worse? It’s not great, mind you. But it’s hardly the worst case scenario. Considering the palace fight, this fear about Rita knowing their names and attacking them as civilians, and a few lines about the teens wanting to let their families in on their secret, Parrott seems to be going out of his way to explore new territory, and address certain things the show never did. Even more than Kyle Higgins has done in MMPR, he’s having fun bucking the show’s original structure. Dan Mora’s pencils have been, by and large, excellent. I’ve praised his renderings of Goldar in the past, but I really noticed his work on Rita here. That giant headdress and Madonna-style pointed bra don’t exactly give her the most foreboding look. But despite his fairly animated style, Mora shows restraint when drawing Rita’s face. Particularly toward the middle of the issue. This makes her seem more cold and calculated, as opposed to angry and loud. Near the end, Mora draws her entering Finster’s lab clouded in shadow, so we merely see a silhouette. To say that costume casts a distinct shadow is an understatement. Then in the very next panel, the silhouette gives us a sinister grin. Throw in the use of additional black space to highlight the gears and gadgets in Finster’s lab, and it becomes the issue’s best page. Mora is also very strong with Kimberly and Matt (shown above). Kim’s new boyfriend wears a letterman jacket, which given Mora’s style, almost gives those scenes a modern day Archie feel. (Think the Mark Waid/Fiona Staples run.) This poor kid. He has no idea who he’s dating… The tone of Go Go Power Rangers compared to the MMPR book is becoming more apparent as we dive further into the lives of our heroes. There’s potential for some really, really good stuff here. Power Rangers fans should be very excited. I certainly am. SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave This entry was posted in Comic Books/Graphic Novels and tagged Billy Cranston, Black Ranger, Blue Ranger, BOOM! Studios, comic book reviews, comic books, Dan Mora, Go Go Power Rangers, Go Go Power Rangers #1 (2017), Go Go Power Rangers #2 (2017), Go Go Power Rangers (BOOM! Studios), graphic novels, Jason Lee Scott, Kimberly Hart, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Pink Ranger, Power Rangers, Power Rangers comics, Red Ranger, Rita Repulsa, Rob Siebert, Ryan Parrott, single issue reviews, Trini Kwan, Yellow Ranger, Zack Taylor on 09/04/2017 by primaryignition. A Go Go Power Rangers #1 Review – Scaling the Palace Walls There’s a reason it’s taken 20 years for us to get quality Power Rangers comic books. So many of today’s creators grew up with the show and have a special fondness for it. As such, this campy TV show that so many have dismissed as mindless fluff is now being shown an unprecedented amount of love and respect. You can see it in both the broad strokes and the smaller details. Case in point, the first few pages of Go Go Power Rangers #1 takes us back to the events of the show’s premiere episode, “Day of the Dumpster.” The climactic point in the episode sees the Megazord take on Rita Repulsa’s henchman Goldar for the first time. In the end, Goldar retreats. He insists, “This isn’t over! I’ll be back!” With that, he throws his forearm horizontally across his chest and vanishes. There’s a panel on one of those early pages that depicts that same line and pose (shown below). As a lifelong PR fan, little things like that make me so happy. It shows me our creative team is as passionate about this as I am. You don’t always get that with a licensed book like this. But when you do, it can be a beautiful thing. Spinning out of the success of BOOM’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers title, Go Go Power Rangers kicks off at the tail end of “Day of the Dumpster.” Our five young heroes are adjusting to their new lives as superheroes. But before the battle lines are completely drawn in this ongoing battle with Rita, the Rangers take the fight straight to her doorstep. To save the astronauts that accidentally freed the evil empress, our heroes storm her moon palace head on. They wanted a fight. Now they’ve got one. Go Go Power Rangers is apparently aiming to be more character-focused than its sister series, with a stronger balance between teenage drama and superheroics. This issue has an extremely positive indicator in that respect. Unlike virtually every other PR story from BOOM!, Go Go Power Rangers gets Zack right. For some reason, both MMPR and Justice League/MMPR have often portrayed the Black Ranger as a sort of introspective brooder. I understand tweaking these characters for a modern audience. But that approach is the polar opposite of the Zack character. He was always warm, fun-loving, and enthusiastic. Ryan Parrott is the first writer I’ve seen at BOOM! who really taps into the spirit of Zack. I give him credit for that. But I can’t help but wonder why it took this long… We also get an early morning scene with Jason training before school. It’s designed to give us a little bit of Jason’s background, and that’s all well and good. But I just like seeing him be so tireless and hardworking. It’s similar to what Kyle Higgins and Rod Reis were so successful with on their portion of MMPR Annual 2016. This issue introduces us to a character named Matt Cook (shown below). He’s in the circle of friends with Jason and the others. But he obviously has no idea they’re superheroes. Matt also happens to be Kimberly’s boyfriend. By all indications he’s a good egg like the others. I almost feel sorry for him. He’s clearly about to be boxed out of the group. Sorry, dude. We can’t all be Tommy Oliver. As a kid, I always wondered why the Rangers never took the Wizard of Oz approach and attacked Rita at her palace. It looks like this opening story is going to show us why. Mind you, it’s not simply an ambush. They’re trying to rescue the two astronauts we saw in “Day of the Dumpster.” In over two decades, it never occurred to me that those two could have been captured. It seems really obvious in retrospect. When the team teleports directly in front of the palace, they’re met by an army (literally an army) of Putties. And of course, they later have Rita and Goldar to contend with. Dan Mora, along with colorist Raul Angulo, show us both the interior and exterior of the palace from a bunch of different angles. This includes the gloriously ludicrous neon “Bandora Palace” sign. I was very impressed with what Dan Mora showed us in MMPR Annual 2017, and I’m still impressed now. Mora’s teens are much more expressive and animated than we’re used to seeing in MMPR. But his action sequences also deliver that same epic, awe-inspiring feel we’re used to getting. He’s very balanced in that respect. And of course, he still draws an awesome Goldar. Also, his rendering of the Megazord is one of the best I’ve ever seen. I’ve touched on this before, but it’s somewhat uncomfortable for me to see the teens “modernized.” Even in the continuity of the show, MMPR is set in the ’90s. So it’s always going to be weird seeing them use smartphones and sporting modern looks (shown below). I get that it comes with the territory, and I don’t place blame on anyone for it. But it still seems weird… The only updated look I take a bit of exception to is Jason’s. Something about the longer hair and the jacket rub me the wrong way. I’m not in love with Trini’s new hairstyle either, but it’s somehow less grating. Also, I just noticed Trini’s wearing glasses in the image below. That’s different. Nitpicking aside, I enjoyed Go Go Power Rangers #1 as much as I’ve enjoyed any issue of BOOM! Studios’ MMPR series. Maybe even a little more. I admit, as a reviewer I’m likely biased when it comes to these books. As a fan, I’m so proud of everybody at BOOM! for what they’ve given us. Proud and grateful. This entry was posted in Comic Books/Graphic Novels and tagged Billy Cranston, Black Ranger, Blue Ranger, BOOM! Studios, Dan Mora, Day of the Dumpster, Go Go Power Rangers, Go Go Power Rangers #1 (2017), Go Go Power Rangers (BOOM! 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__label__wiki	0.572976	0.572976	Interview with Strange Worlds artist Alice Maher Irish artist Alice Maher has two works in Strange Worlds: The Vision of Angela Carter; Cassandra’s Necklace and a film Sleep. Alice is known for challenging received perceptions of fine art particularly in her use of materials. Her sculptures are often made from hair, bees, nettle and thorns. Her 2002 sculpture Mnemosyne is constructed from refrigerator coils. Curator Fiona Robinson talked to her about her work and about her experience as a female artist. Fiona Robinson: Alice, you discovered Angela Carter’s writing when you were a student and you have written in the catalogue that 'she opened up the realm of the unconfined, subversive and re-generative imagination'. Do you think reading her sent you and your work in a certain direction or was it more that she validated something that you were already thinking about? Alice Maher: I would say her writing validated a road I was already on, that is to say provided a textual parallel for a visual language. It gave me great hope and courage. FR: You work has always challenged boundaries of what people expect. Have you ever encountered any problems showing work which challenges the establishment? AM: Yes sometimes I have encountered a form of censorship but it has never bothered me. I recently had the British Council refuse to show a work of mine in their headquarters for fear of ‘offending our visitors from abroad’. When I inquired what the offensive nature of the sculpture might be I was told it was simply ‘nudity’. Human nakedness seems to be quite acceptable in some situations, but not in others. It is a testimony to the power of the visual image that it so challenges social and political mores. FR: Your film Sleep in the exhibition records the development of drawings as they transmute, could tell me a little bit about your process in making this piece? AM: It is a very simple method. I take one sheet of paper and begin to draw, recording (scanning) at certain points what looks like a satisfying first drawing to me, then continue to erase and develop the imagery into another drawing, and so on ad infinitum. I end up with a very torn and scuffed paper and 350 or so separate scanned drawings. I then put these together in Final Cut Pro, and work with a sound designer to create the soundtrack to accompany it. FR: You move between different art forms, drawing, sculpture, film, often using unconventional materials. Do you feel that one of these processes stands out as the most significant for you? AM: I think drawing has been the backbone of all my practices, whether that’s with pencil, charcoal, space, light, objects, people, air…I am always making a drawing. Drawing for me is a way of thinking, speaking, feeling, expressing, organizing, all at the same time. FR: Women have had a hard time historically in being recognised as artists. What has been your experience? Do you think there is a difference in the way artists and women artists are perceived in Ireland and the UK? AM: I have not had a very difficult time in Ireland simply because there is no market to speak of there, and it is in the world of money where men seek to retain power and control. So, while it is difficult to make a living it is easier to have opportunities to show your work, get published, and achieve status. In fact, the status of the artist is quite high in Ireland despite the paucity of funding. Women artists in general face the same kind of sexism that women face in all walks of life, the art world is no different. The subjects they choose to explore are often not respected and their work is not collected by major institutions worldwide. This is all about not valuing the female experience, the female voice, the female worker and the female creator of culture. FR: You reference Mnemosyne and Cassandra in the titles of your work To what extent is your work informed by mythology and literature? AM: In my work I engage at the fault lines of culture, where movements, media and languages overlap and where mythological and vernacular narratives can expand and become reborn. I am a big reader of literature, essays, drama and critical text, poetry, every written word interests me. I also have a background steeped in fable and folk narrative of every kind. Greek myth and local fable are all equal to me and I move back and forth between time and space, fact and fiction, classical and vernacular. FR: What are you working on in the studio at the moment? AM: I am working on a design for an opera by contemporary composer Raymond Deane. The libretto is based on a play by Emma Donoghue Trespasses, which explores the subject of female friendship in medieval times with special reference to witchcraft in Ireland. Strange Worlds continues until Sunday 19 March. More information on Alice Maher Our Jobs and Opportunities Bristol & Bath Culture Flash Sale 2020 19 Dec 19 Meet the Artist: Fiona Robinson PRWA 31 Oct 19 Artwork of the Month: October 21 Oct 19 Meet the artist: Sarah Bailey – winner of The Floating Circle Prize 10 Oct 19 Best of the West – Art exhibitions and events in October 2019 10 Oct 19	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1738
__label__wiki	0.699994	0.699994	Attorneys: Men charged in Minneapolis protester attack not racist Posted by Ryan Garry \| filed in Press Tags: Minneapolis protester attack Attorneys for three men accused in a shooting that wounded five black men during a protest outside of a Minneapolis police precinct denied Tuesday that their clients are racist and downplayed evidence. A fourth man accused of firing the shots during the Nov. 23 attack didn’t speak at the court appearance. The bail hearing for Allen Scarsella, 23, of Lakeville, was postponed until next month at his attorney’s request. The North Minneapolis precinct has been the site of protests headed by the local Black Lives Matter group since 24-year-old Jamar Clark was shot in a Nov. 15 confrontation with police. He died the next day. A criminal complaint says the Nov. 23 shooting happened after some protesters tried to get the men to leave. Activists and court papers accuse the men of trying to disrupt the protest for racial reasons. Attorneys for two men, Daniel Macey, 26, of Pine City, and Joseph Backman, 27, of Eagan, said their clients aren’t white supremacists. “Mr. Macey is not a white supremacist. He is not a racist,” said Ryan Garry, the attorney for Macey, who is Asian. The other defendants are white. An attorney for a third man, Nathan Gustavsson, 21, of Hermantown, said there’s no proof his client had a gun. Prosecutor Judith Hawley said the charges are extremely serious and asked for high bail. “There’s an immense public safety risk and danger that these defendants have shown in this case,” Hawley told the judge. Hennepin County District Judge Hilary Lindell Caligiuri set bail for Scarsella, who faces five counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of riot, at $500,000. She set bail for the other three, who also are charged with riot, at $250,000 each, but did allow conditional bail of $100,000 for Macey. All four men are due back in court in January. One of the five shooting victims, 18-year-old Wesley Martin of Minneapolis, attended the hearing. Martin was shot in the left knee and said his 19-year-old brother, Tevin King, is still in the hospital after being shot in the stomach. Martin said he believes Scarsella “should have gotten charged with way more stuff,” but that he didn’t believe there was an intent of shooting to kill. “He was shooting to make a point,” Martin said. “That basically black lives don’t matter.” See Original Article Here ← Men accused of shooting protesters appear in court as demonstrations continue Can I Avoid Going to Court Appearances? →	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1739
__label__cc	0.740976	0.259024	“I admit to a deep-rooted conviction that performance is perhaps the only necessary condition for existence.” photography by Venus Raven. Sara Zaltash is a Bristol-based artist with intersecting trainings in theatre, performance, live art, music and legal practice, creating bold work that enacts her evolving engagement with political, philosophical and spiritual realities. Often, she sings. She is disarmingly personable, enchantingly direct and prone to radicalism. From within popular movements, digital lives and ancient practices, working with live action, community, song, sound, ritual, conceptual enquiry, magic and the divine, Zaltash seeks frontiers, pioneers and revolutions. At the centre of her practice is the need to challenge everything, including herself, to prise open a space for questions and to create connections across networks. A fast talker and quick thinker, Zaltash’s style is spun from effervescence and heroism, rage and wonder, philosophy and evangelism. The Guardian’s eminent art critic Adrian Searle recently said, ”Zaltash is electrifying… See her if you can.” Thanks, Adrian! Zaltash’s work contains traces and echoes of her lived experiences. These have involved rejecting authority, worshiping idols, running away, nomadism, the glorious English shires, the misty Alborz mountains, Tehran, the voice of the exile, poetry, road-tripping, the psychedelic era, Erik Davis, counter cultural west-coast American spirituality, the Internet, posthumanism, collective consciousness, Burning Man, Glastonbury, Bristol, Leeds, Adam Young, Fluxus, Berlin, Sam Slater, ]performance s p a c e [, underground subcultures, drugs cultures, activism, permaculture, growing, swimming, running, cycling, yoga, purity and resistance, rock and roll, digital fandom, digital witchcraft, devotion, the Moon, magpies, magick, Annie Lam, Festival International de Théâtre de Rue d’Aurillac, madness, corruption, nepotism, education, academia, the Divine, divination, psychic ability, marriage, loneliness, cancer, fear, music, love and grief. One thought on “Artist Statement” David Sears says: Thank you for the bags x	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1749
__label__wiki	0.627514	0.627514	Credit by illustration © Unsplash.com TECHNOLOGY Singapore World's 'Most Prepared' City for AI Revolution by Akhyari Hananto Published November 07, 2019 - 14:33 Jkt Singapore is more prepared than any other city in the world for the coming artificial intelligence revolution, while those in China may struggle despite the country's recent strides in AI technology, according to a new report by global consultancy Oliver Wyman. Cities around the world are looking for ways to use AI and related technologies to boost growth and improve living standards, including by reducing pollution and traffic congestion. The question, however, is whether government policy is keeping pace with the rapid advances in technology. To answer this, New York-headquartered Oliver Wyman released its inaugural Global Cities AI Readiness index on Thursday, ranking 105 cities on 31 metrics across four categories: vision, execution, asset base and development trajectory. "The question we are asking is where will cities end up in this coming AI age? Today, quite frankly, the majority of cities in the world are thinking mostly about smart cities instead of broader strategic questions around AI," said Timocin Pervane, partner at Oliver Wyman and author of the report. Singapore topped the overall ranking with an almost perfect score in the vision category, which measures governmental plans for responding to the changes brought by AI, including how to respond to new workforce needs and upgrade infrastructure such as broadband 5G. "Singapore has a very comprehensive vision that incorporates the possibility of societal challenges or risks from the technologies," Pervane said. "Most cities' visions only see the opportunities brought by AI but lack the consideration around controlling the downside." The Southeast Asian city-state is one of the few governments in the world to include ethical issues in its AI development plan and is also thinking about ways to address community concerns around AI. This foresight also helped Singapore top the 2019 Government AI Readiness Index by consultants Oxford Insights released earlier this year. Singapore also did well in the asset base category, which assesses the amount of intellectual property, tech talent and investment, as well as labor productivity and national education level. London, New York, San Francisco and Paris rounded out the top 5. The next highest-ranked city in Asia was Seoul, at 16th. Cities in China, where companies are pouring massive amounts of into AI research and development, came further down the ranking, with Beijing in 18th and Shanghai in 37th. "China has a very clear, very strong focus on AI and AI strategy, but this is not an index that measures who's the head of AI development," Pervane said. "It's not on top of the list because its AI vision doesn't look closely at broader societal and economic impacts." On the other hand, China's cities have the biggest growth potential in the AI era, according to Oliver Wyman. Shenzhen, for example, which scored the highest among all 105 cities in the AI "development trajectory category," is the poster child for this growth story in China. With supportive government policies such as special economic zones and tax cuts to attract investment, a rapidly growing population, and world-leading universities, the city is well-positioned to use a boost from AI to scale up, the report says. Other high-ranked Asian cities include Hong Kong (20th), Tokyo (41st) and Taipei (46th). Source : Nikkei Asian Review Excited50% Amazed50% These are Five ASEAN Countries That Will Jointly Bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup The 2034 FIFA World Cup joint-bid from ASEAN is picking up ... The Meanings Behind FIFA's Blue Jerseys for 10 ASEAN Leaders As the Fédération Internationale ...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1758
__label__wiki	0.942574	0.942574	Submit Your Pet SEEN in the Closet SEEN Street Style SEEN in Rosemarie’s Kitchen Restaurants + Chefs SEEN in the Kitchen Things to do in Metro Detroit Home SEEN Design + Decor Cleaning + Organization Buy Single Copies of SEEN Magazine Metro Detroit Shop Local Guide About SEEN Marketplace Vendor Register & Login Arts & Entertainment• Lifestyle Vive Le Rouge: Detroit City Football Club Published July 7, 2017 by Amy Gill The Detroit City Football Club gives soccer fans a new avenue of thrills. By Nick Moratti Photos provided by Detroit City Football Club Their motto is “Passion for our city, passion for the game,” and it’s a feeling shared by its fans. The Detroit City Football Club (DCFC) is about to start its fifth season as the popularity and appreciation of the team and the sport of soccer continue to increase. “Our game-day atmosphere is unlike anything in Detroit or nationwide,” says Donovan Powell, DCFC general manager. “We promote a European-style soccer atmosphere, waving flags, lighting smoke bombs when we score; it’s a spectacle of passion and loyalty showing the fans’ commitment to our games.” The DCFC was founded in 2012, and every year it gets bigger and better. Now the DCFC is the standard for other smaller clubs that are building their names and fan bases. “We started from nothing and now average 8,000 fans per game,” says head coach Ben Pirmann. “Outside of the major league, the DCFC is a massive club in terms of on the field and results in competition.” Now in his fifth year as head coach, Pirmann is pumped by how exciting the atmosphere of the games can be. There is genuine selfless support for the club by the fans. They want their team to win and so they’re loud and rowdy. Smoke bombs ignite when the team scores a goal. When Donovan describes the “European-style” game, he isn’t kidding. There are parades, chants and songs, often led by groups such as the Northern Guard Supporters, an independent supporters group for DCFC, which supports them in every way and everywhere. “Our fans back us and support our community,” Pirmann adds. “Our fans do a tremendous job. They want to be involved, give our games atmosphere and this makes people outside of diehards want to come and see and experience it.” No doubt this has helped give games a festival atmosphere, and word of mouth has helped the DCFC’s popularity explode to the point of sell-out games. One fan, Bloomfield Hills resident Leno Corradi, experienced the madness firsthand. “I was at a game played at Cass Tech and a buddy of mine was on the team,” Corradi says. “I was really surprised. People were getting pretty rowdy and it was a very cool experience. One of the bleachers was all diehard fans, dressed up. They had cheers, chants. It was great to see that kind of support at a soccer game.” Attendance at games is averaging around 8,000 fans. The DCFC considers giving back to the community part of who they are. Every season, the team commits to a variety of charities such as Detroit PAL, Special Olympics and LGBT charities. The club’s mission is to find creative and interesting ways to uplift Detroit and Hamtramck. Even the Northern Guard Supporters have joined in by supporting Hooligans for Heroes, a grassroots movement that works in conjunction with the Wounded Warrior Project to help bring aid and awareness to American heroes, on and off the field. Games attract 8,000 attendees, thanks to the team’s new expanded seating at their home at Keyworth Stadium, 3201 Roosevelt St. in Hamtramck. Talk about community involvement: Hamtramck is one of the most culturally diverse cities in Michigan, and the food vendors show it! Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, is now home to Detroit City Football Club. The first goal remains creating a top-notch team. “When we started in 2012, we strived to bring high-level soccer to the city,” Powell says. “We offer the best area college players on our team. We recruit the highest-level players from the state, locally and regionally, and we attract some of the best players.” This gives fans the chance to see players who go on and play in MLS (Major League Soccer) throughout the country. “Don’t forget, besides the game, there’s a tremendous amount of great people-watching to do, so much to see, so much pageantry … it promotes an awesome festival atmosphere,” Powell says. “There’s always a lot going on, food trucks, local food vendors, games going on at the concourse. You really have to see it to believe it, and we’re gearing up for May 6, the first game. We expect to sell out, so come out and experience Detroit soccer!” Coach Pirmann is also excited for the new season, enjoying an undefeated season in the past and hoping for more post-season success. “This will be my fifth season,” he says. “I remember my first season. I was nervous, didn’t know what to expect, but my boss at Michigan State University has been a great mentor, guiding and developing me from an assistant coach at MSU to a head coach with DCFC.” Pirmann is expecting another fun, crazy, exciting season and sees no sign of it letting up. “Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the country and most of the world,” he adds, “and the DCFC is the only team in town. There are other competitors and leagues, but we’re the only club that represents Detroit. There is a cool factor to it and it’s really fun.” NS Featured Image at Top of Page: Midfielder Cyrus Saydee, a Michigan State grad originally from Liberia. For more information on DCFC, visit www.detcityfc.com and for more information on the Northern Guard Supporters and Hooligans for Heroes, visit noonelikes.us. Detroit City FCDetroit SoccerKeyworth StadiumMichigan football clubsMichigan SoccerMichigan SportsSoccer in Michigan by Amy Gill Playground Detroit Uplifts Emerging Artists in the City Luke Mack: An Emerging Artist SEEN in Detroit Toast Birmingham Launches Summer Dinner Menu 20 Questions: Lora and Amal of LAM Styles Home SEEN: English Countryside Charm in Clarkston https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RMv0apq8Ss Artist Club – Open Studio The Music of Louis Armstrong & Camila Meza Quartet + DSO String Quartet Metro Detroit Brunch Guide 2019 SEEN Media SEEN Marketplace About the Marketplace About SEEN SEEN is a local lifestyle guide. 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__label__wiki	0.939312	0.939312	Nintendo Switch Welcomes Saints Row: The Third Next Year By Saqib Mansoor Aug 21, 2018 Share The next entry in the third-party lineup of the Nintendo Switch is going to be by none other than Saints Row: The Third. In a surprising announcement made at Gamescom 2018 earlier today, publisher Deep Silver revealed that a handheld version is currently in the works at one of its subsidiary studios — Fishlabs Entertainment. There was nothing else shared apart from a tentative release date set for sometime next year. Deep Silver has promised to provide more details before the week is over but there is no assurance that gameplay footage will be part of it. This is the first time that a Nintendo console is being graced by the Saints Row franchise. Saints Row: Money Shot, also known as Saints Row: Drive-By, was announced for the 3DS almost a decade ago before being canned. Elsewhere, the Nintendo Switch is getting ready to receive Diablo III later this year. The full package will feature both the Reaper of Souls and Rise of the Necromancer expansion packs, as well as a few features new to the franchise. Diablo III will bundle exclusive cosmetic items based on the Legend of Zelda franchise. In that light, it is almost given that Saints Row: The Third will accompany something similar when it arrives on the Nintendo Switch. Saints Row: The Third was released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC back in 2011. Saints Row IV followed for the same platforms in 2013 before jumping over to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2015. AMD Graphics Cards Are Cheaper Than Ever, Get Pre-built Systems At Half Price Monster Hunter: World Earth Crystal Farming Guide – Best Farming Locations Darksiders Genesis Review, It’s Not Diablo Kingdom Under Fire 2 Review: Interesting Blend Of MMO And RTS Shenmue 3 Review: By The Fans And For The Fans Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Review, Want to be a Jedi? Praetorians HD Remaster Interview – Importance Of Streamlined Controls New Praetorians Game In Consideration For The Future Praetorians HD Remaster Could Release For Google Stadia Temtem’s Main Endgame Activity Is Competitive PvP How to Beat Cell in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot How to Beat Cell Jr in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot How To Beat Piccolo And Gohan in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Valve Squashes Left 4 Dead 3 Rumors Aksile Media © 2018 SegmentNext. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1765
__label__cc	0.590485	0.409515	8 Reasons You Will Love Cruising on the Norwegian Encore Known for their fun, laid-back ambiance and freestyle cruising, Norwegian pioneered flexible dining and activity options onboard their impressive ships. The cruise line hit a new milestone when it debuted the Norwegian Encore, the latest and final Breakaway Plus class ship. I was thrilled to join other top travel agents, cruise line executives, and members of the media for an exclusive inaugural 2-night preview in New York City. The ship features a new chapter in thrill-seeking activities, adult-only lounges, kids clubs, and more against a backdrop of contemporary design and decor. You can get a quick overview of the Norwegian Encore below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjGbGHZlf80 The Norwegian Encore sets sail from Miami and New York City the next 18-months, making it an easy drive for nearby locals to enjoy the new ship. It’s also well worth the flight to take advantage of everything the Norwegian Encore has to offer. Want to know more about whether or not to try it for yourself? Here’s a look at what the Norwegian Encore offers ocean-loving travelers. Incredible Food - Norwegian Cruise Lines earned its reputation for incredible food long ago, however, the Norwegian Encore steps it up with an array of new offerings. The Q restaurant serves up authentic Texas smoked BBQ dishes while Le Bistro offers fine French cuisine. There's also a Hibachi Grill, fresh seafood restaurant and steakhouse, and the anticipated Onda by Scarpetta. Appropriately named after the Italian word for "wave," the restaurant combines old-world fare with house-made pasta and signature seafood dishes for a mouth-watering approach to Italian cuisine. Wherever you dine, satisfy your sweet tooth with premium ice cream, macaroons, bonbons, and cupcakes onboard. With Norwegian's reputation as a flexible, freestyle cruising experience, guests enjoy when and where to eat for ultimate flexibility. Upscale Spa Experiences - Cruising is all about "me" time and unwinding on a well-deserved vacation. After a day playing in the water and racing along the Encore Speedway, head to the Mandara Cruise Spa with over 50 services to choose from, including hot-stone massage, facials, acupuncture, and more. You can also upgrade your room to a Haven Spa Suite with Balcony with a king-size bed, hot tub, waterfall shower, body spray jets, and spa decor. The accommodations also come with a 24-hour butler for personalized service, along with the Haven Bar cocktail lounge, Haven Restaurant for private dining, and Haven Courtyard and Sundeck for a private sanctuary with oceanfront views. The rooms also offer easy access to the Mandara Spa and Fitness center and complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suites. Spa Mini-Suites and Spa Balconies are also available. Excellent Entertainment - Discerning cruisers know that onboard entertainment is top-notch and worthy of Broadway-caliber status. The Norwegian Encore is no different with Tony Award-winning shows like Kinky Boots. With original music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, guests are dazzled by the upbeat musical based on real-life events. There’s more to choose from onboard the Norwegian Encore like The Choir of Man, one of the best shows I've ever seen on a cruise ship. The show features high-energy dancing and hit songs that gets the crowd singing and swaying to the beat. The rocking English pub turns into a live entertainment venue with your favorite classic rock, folk, and theater tunes while guests sip on traditional English pints. Transport to a New Orleans speakeasy with Norwegian Encore's, Happy Hour Prohibition: The Musical. The show features Madam Lulu's where guests are captivated by tales of bootleggers and good times. Order up some Prohibition Era cocktails with a modern twist and sing along with the era's most famous tunes in an interactive show designed to get you on your feet. Grown-up Fun - Although the Norwegian Encore is family-friendly, there are still plenty of opportunities for a grown-up escape like the Humidor Cigar Lounge and an onboard Casino. Send little ones to the ship’s included kids club and start exploring the ship to find the best drinks, cocktails, and entertainment. Guests find their fellow beer lovers at the District Brewhouse with over 50 different bottled beers and 22 draft beers, along with hand-crafted specialty options to choose from. Settle in with floor-to-ceiling windows and hum along to the live music while toasting the sunset. Discover bars and lounges dedicated to your favorite vice like the Maltings Whiskey Bar with premium spirits, or the Sugarcane Mojito Bar for island-inspired cocktails. The Cellars is the perfect spot for a glass of wine with friends, and an 18 and over Vibe Beach Club features a two-story private retreat with hot tubs, bar, and ocean views. Over at the Cavern Club, Beatles lovers can transport back to the legendary Liverpool club where the Beatles once sang. Sink into a chair, sip on your favorite spirits, and enjoy your favorite tunes sung by a Beatles cover band. The Kids Club is included - Kids have their own brand of fun on the Norwegian Encore with a Splash Academy for creative play, sports competitions, themed-adventures, and age-appropriate activities. Included in the cruise fare, kids can have a blast while parents discover their own brand of fun. Over at the Kids Aqua Park, kids splash their way down tube slides and tipping buckets with canyons and water games. Norwegian Encore's littlest travelers enjoy self-guided play and sensory activities with plenty of toys in the Guppies area. And over at Entourage, teens enjoy movies, music, art, video games in a no parents allowed lounge. Of course, the Norwegian Encore also offers kid-friendly food. Take your pick of burgers, sandwiches, chicken fingers, and more for flexible dining options. Family-Fun - You can spend the duration of your Norwegian Encore adventure indulging in grown-up only or kid-friendly activities, or opt for family bonding activities. Gear up and head out to discover the lost city of Atlantis for a spirited game of laser tag with your family. Divide up into teams and hide behind the ruins and giant tentacles of sea creatures. Over at the Galaxy Pavilion, families can explore a virtual reality world where escape rooms, holograms, puzzles, and challenges abound. You can even sneak off without the kids for a grown-up only battle. Multi-Level Waterslides - The Norwegian Encore takes its onboard water-play seriously with two multi-story water slide options. Take your pick of two-stories of water slides with the Aqua Racer, tandem waterslide area, and Ocean loops. After your thrill rides, lounge by the pool with a frozen drink and soak up the ocean views. You can also warm up in the hot tub and reconnect with your loved ones before heading off to dinner. Encore Speedway - Cruise activities were once about onboard classes, shows, and live entertainment. The Norwegian Encore takes oceanside thrills to a new level with the Encore Speedway go-kart track. As the largest race track at sea, guests race up and down two decks on the Encore Speedway for adrenaline-pumping fun. The track is truly a unique experience, and a portion of it stretches 13-feet over the side of the ship. Turn it into a friendly competition and get your family or friends in on the fun. Ready to book your next vacation? Cruising is a fun, rewarding, and relaxing experience whether you're traveling with loved ones or on your own. 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__label__wiki	0.841183	0.841183	From the 10th Annual Shorty Awards Winner in Cultural Institution The Museum of Modern Art is home to over 200,000 artworks, comprised of painting and sculpture, drawings and prints, photography, architecture, design, media and performance. Our core purpose is to bring together art and people to discover the most resonant and innovative modern and contemporary art, explore ideas that shape our culture, fuel creativity, provoke thought and create conversations. Over the past three years, we have been actively designing and implementing video strategies to deliver on this purpose to our global community of fans on YouTube. This past year marks the celebration of several exemplary milestones in our community building and engagement initiatives on the platform, which is the reason for our entry. With more than 1.5 billion users, YouTube is not only the second largest search engine – it is the new television. For this reason, the Museum rallied in 2014 to enable a new team to oversee the development, production and distribution of video content. YouTube would be our primary video platform in an effort to reach the Museum's target demographic: 18-34 year olds. Our key performance indicators: subscriber base and subscriber engagement. (We believe these to be stronger signifiers of a more meaningful relationship with our community than, say, views, which can be bought!) Over the course of two years, we piloted unique serial formats across three tiers: tentpole, hub, and help. Tentpole content allowed the Museum to announce and celebrate its unique programs. Hub content compelled audiences to return again and again. Help content introduced MoMA to new audiences by allowing us to respond to their needs: who is Marcel Duchamp? how can I paint like Rothko? Each content tier was developed in a serial format for numerous reasons. Serial formats help your audience develop a sense of expectation. It increases fan loyalty. It makes your audience comfortable. This approach also helped make video a more integral part of the Museum by establishing familiar storytelling approaches amongst staff, and implementing a more transparent pathway for how to take an idea from pitch to screen. By designing and implementing this tiered strategy, we leveraged YouTube as a strategy, and not just a distribution platform. Although MoMA's visitors are highly educated, most have no formal training in art or art history, and when surveyed, they report that their interest in art far outweighs their self-reported knowledge on the topic. Our video programming serves to meet the interests of this diverse audience. "How to See" films explore modern art and ideas, and are led by curators, artists and guests alike. "At the Museum" shows what it takes to run a modern museum, in a refreshed spin on the behind-the-scenes format. "In the Studio" explores materials and techniques of modern masters hands-on in lessons that are equal part art history and studio. Live programming, in the form of broadcasts and Q&As, allows us to build more direct relationships with our global community. What makes our program unique? - Our films are museum visits designed for the web. Enjoy them from afar, or as a preview before a show, or a deeper dive after. - We think carefully about how our audiences might be able to experience a show in multiple ways. You can tour East Village's Club 57 with founder Frank Holliday in a "How to See" episode, and then learn how to make Xerox Art with artist Marlene Weisman in our "In the Studio" series. - We consistently feature other channels' and creators' films in our Artists' Playlists. As a result of these efforts, MoMA became the fastest growing museum brand on YouTube in 2017. Our subscriber base more than doubled. 123% y/o/y to be exact, topping 150,000 subs, and resulting in 300% growth since the initiative's launch. Twice as many subscribers tuned in regularly. In January, only 6% of our subscribers watched content regularly. By year's end, we measured more than 12%, which we credit to our regular beat of programming. We tripled viewer engagement overall. Our concentrated effort to increase engagement by leading video releases with starter questions, responding to comments more frequently and consistently, and inviting viewers to request videos, paid off incredibly. We debuted new programming to support the increased engagement (e.g. Live Q&A series), which, in turn, rewarded viewers with direct access to their favorite personalities on the channel. We reached new audiences. International viewership hit 63% in 2017 (up from 53% in 2016), and India entered into our channel's top 5 countries. 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__label__wiki	0.597211	0.597211	Consuming Faith Integrating Who We Are with What We Buy Tom Beaudoin Americans search for identity through a paradoxical pair of passions: spirituality and consumerism. On the one hand, we participate in religion or practice spirituality and on the other hand we are keen consumers. But, as Tom Beaudoin's Consuming Faith makes clear, if we truly seek to put our spirituality into practice, we must integrate who we are with what we buy. How are we linked to the rest of the world through our purchases? What does faith have to do with what we buy? With a new updated preface by the author, this paperback edition invites us to think about how our purchases affect who we are as individuals and as members of a global community. Sheed & Ward Pages: 152 • Trim: 6 x 9¼ 978-1-58051-208-4 • Paperback • December 2006 • $15.95 • (£10.95) 978-1-4616-0100-5 • eBook • December 2006 • $14.99 • (£9.95) Subjects: Religion / Spirituality, Religion / General, Religion / Christian Living / General, Religion / Christian Theology / Ethics, Religion / Ethics 1 Living in a Branded Culture 2 A Divine Economy 3 Today's Spiritual Discipline: The Brand Economy 4 Bodies and Branding 5 Economic Spirituality: Starting with the Body 6 The Challenge of Maturing Economic Spirituality 7 Appendix: On Reading Scripture [Consuming Faith] may play a critical role in helping to shape the theological agenda...In an accessible style sure to have wide appeal, Tom Beaudoin argues for an economic spirituality. Beaudoin helps us understand how the modern economy shapes our imaginations and elicits our commitments. — The Christian Century Economic spirituality? Yes, of course. And now with Consuming Faith, we have an examination of conscience about what we wear, eat and watch. You'll never look at a logo in quite the same way again. — Paul Wilkes, Author of In Due Season: A Catholic Life, and The Seven Secrets of Successful Catholics Consuming Faith has the great merit to offer paths towards a realistic spirituality for our consumer society—far from naiveté, moralizing, or demonizing. Tom Beaudoin's call for a responsible attitude in buying and consuming is rooted in his deep concern for the inalienable dignity of all human beings which transcends all economic categories. Although Beaudoin calls for a "spiritual indifference to numbers," I wish his new book a large sales success! — Professor Hans Küng, President, Global Ethic Foundation Over the past ten years, writers of faith have reengaged the ancient question of God and Mammon, what is owed God and what is owed to Rome. From Harvey Cox and Ron Sider, to Robert Wuthnow and Jim Wallis, the pressing questions are not only about the just distribution of income and wealth, but the impact of pervasive consumerism on human identity and relations. Tom Beaudoin has advanced that debate with a profound yet accessible reflection on our "branded" culture and the alternatives available to it. Consuming Faith invites us to live life anew, freed of the golden chains which hold so many prisoners. This is a timely, compelling book that deserves a wide audience and debate. — Richard Parker, Harvard Kennedy School Mr. Beaudoin deals honestly with the nasty little secret behind the branding culture. Although Mr. Beaudoin is critical of the economic strategies corporations adopt to remain competitive, this is not an anti-corporation rant. It is a call to faithful living in North America. — The Dallas Morning News A hard-hitting and ethically provocative book that deserves a wide-reading. — Spirituality and Health In an age of increasing globalization, where a purchase puts one in contact with people from China to El Salvador (a truly catholic experience), Consuming Faith calls us to a greater sense of awareness and responsibility as to what we buy and consume. — St. Anthony Messenger He does help the reader understand the theological and ethical issues involved in the disconnect between those who make the products and those who consume them. — Patriot News Beaudoin's first book, Virtual Faith, alerted many readers to the 30-something Catholic's gift for language, appreciation of material culture's spiritual significance and theological acumen. In this book he turns his attention to a topic he confesses he had previously overlooked: the role of economics in the branded world in which young people live, move and have their being...Beaudoin has once again put an understudied topic on the Christian agenda. The author makes an irrefutable case for how economic choices are part of everyday spirituality. — Horizons: The Magazine of Presbyterian Women This book must be read by those who work with anyone 18 to 38 years old, anyone who has been raised in a branded culture like ours. — Father Mark G. Boyer; The Priest - Our Sunday Visitor Beaudoin seems to be finding his own true voice in some of these pages. — D. Seiple; Journal of the American Academy of Religion Consuming Faith is a provocative look into the role that definitive faith can and should play in the realm of finances and consumerism. — Eric Hurtgen; Relevant Magazine	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1774
__label__wiki	0.591649	0.591649	The Sin City Siren Feminism direct from Las Vegas since 2007! Comprehensive Sex Ed and #FierceFlores Exploring girlhood series Fag Bug: NOH8 Letters of Hope SLUT RIOT! UFC Code of Conduct Nevada Legislature 2013: It’s all over but the yelling Emmily Bristol / June 3, 2013 Without a doubt, the 77th regular session of the Nevada Legislature will be one for the history books. This session started with the unusual and slightly disturbing situation of Assemblyman Steven Brooks expulsion — a dubious first in Nevada history — after he threatened violence and demonstrated mental instability. (He would go on to be arrested within hours of his expulsion.) And that was just in the first month and a half of this legislative session! Of course, the real history being made at the Nevada Legislature this year, as always, was the life and death of the most interesting, core-shifting, and polarizing bills of the session. Let’s take a look at the bills that will mark this session: Nevada joined the groundswell for LGBT equality: With Senate Joint Resolution 13 (SJR 13), Nevada moved one step closer to repealing the constitutionally protected same-sex marriage ban. Because the same-sex marriage ban is embedded within the state Constitution, it will take another passage of both state houses in the next session as well as a vote by the people in 2016. But, as they say, it begins with the first step. Big Mining may finally pay its fair share: The no-less controversial SJR15 was a real David and Goliath story and many laid odds that Big Mining would squash the little resolution — that actually could. With its second passage through the Legislature this session, SJR15 will allow the people to vote next year on whether or not Big Mining should pay taxes like every other business in Nevada, by repealing its constitutionally protected tax cap put in place in the 1800s around the founding of the state (really!). The humanity of animal cruelty bills: Outside of gun control and the comprehensive sex education bill — more on those in a minute — Nevadans really turned out for bills related to animals and animal cruelty. Shucks, Nevada, I would have never guessed that under that grizzled steak-dinner facade (which makes living as a vegan in Las Vegas particularly painful at times) you got a soft-spot for the birds and beasts of the world. If Gov. Brian Sandoval signs Senate Bill 83 (SB83), Nevada will become the 37th state to make cock-fighting a first-offense felony. Meanwhile, SB72 adds horse tripping to the existing animal cruelty statute. Pitbull owners are celebrating the passage of AB110, which prohibits the banning of a types of dogs based on breed alone. Protections for transgender people: A bill adding “gender identity” to the existing hate crimes law was passed and signed by the governor, an excellent sign of progress in our state. Homeowners Bill of Rights: You can thank Venicia Considine of Legal Aide of Southern Nevada for the Homeowners Bill of Rights, (SB321), a set of rules that will ease the jumbled process for mortgage-holders and smooth out the bumps for those facing foreclosure. The bill is modeled after the legal framework that binds the five biggest banks to the National Mortgage Settlement, which sunsets in 2015. Chief among the requirements will be a single (human) point of contact for mortgage-holders and forcing mortgage brokerages and banks to streamline the process for refinancing and foreclosures. Help for domestic violence tenants: Gov. Sandoval just signed AB286, which offers protections to survivors of domestic violence who may need to break their lease in order to flee an attacker. This is important because often times perpetrators of violence can essentially trap a victim because s/he would face penalties for breaking a lease or rental agreement. This series of tubes got more than just porn, you know: It’s possible the Legislature set a speed record in working Gov. Sandoval’s much cherished internet gaming bill through in a matter of weeks. Place your bets! Nicolas Cage photo-op not included: It was hard to take Legislators seriously when their twitter and Facebook feeds began erupting with pics of them mugging with the two-time Oscar winner. Gosh, would the Nevada film tax credit bill (SB165) have a prayer? (Cut to: Me rolling my eyes.) I enjoy a Nic Cage movie — incorrect representations of the geography of the Las Vegas Strip notwithstanding — but comeon! It’s hard not to be pissed when the Legislature moves to approve a $35 million tax break for filmmakers the same time that the scandal broke of busing mental health patients outside of the state because of our abominable lack of services (Nevada cut 28 percent from mental health care funding between 2009 and 2012)! It sort of gives new meaning to the Moonstruck scene in which a young Cage cries, “I don’t care! I ain’t no monument to justice! I lost my hand!” Light ’em if ya got ’em: Or maybe not. A new law will target underage smoking (if counties elect to use it). Is that still a thing? Kids still smoke cigarettes, says everyone my age and older. And as I write this, it’s still anyone’s guess how that medical marijuana bill (SB374) will fare in the Assembly (it already passed the Senate). There’s a munchies joke in there somewhere. The heartbreak kid: The unceremonious death of AB230, the comprehensive sex education bill, was the betrayal heard ’round the land. Progressives (myself included) angrily took to twitter and Facebook to vent their outrage at the cowardly act of Democratic Senate leadership pulling AB230 from the floor for a vote at — you could almost say literally — the 11th hour. And why? Reelection fears for Democratic Sen. Justin Jones’ district, which he won by 300 votes. Jones and other Democrats were shaken by the firestorm and lashed out at me and others who called them out on their broken promises to move AB230 across the finish line. Senate Democrats tried to cajole progressives with the SJR13 win — we got the same-sex marriage win, so shut up! — suggesting that progressives should be pitted against each other, rather than working together. But this cowardly stunt will not soon be forgotten, especially when it comes time to hit the streets for campaign season and when it comes time for me to pick my endorsements. Women are watching, Mr. Jones. Women are watching. Speaking of women, how about one more round for Fierce Flores? I considered putting this in the progress category, but really it belongs here with the Uglies. While Assemblywoman Lucy Flores was testifying for AB230 (see above) she revealed publicly for the first time that she had an abortion at age 16. (A story that only I and Reno Gazette Journal’s Ray Hagar wrote about in coverage of the Assembly hearing on April 1 when the comments were made.) Within days, Flores was targeted by anti-abortion activists and received threats on her person. That’s just about as ugly as it gets. But then a funny thing happened. After hearing about this, I stayed up late and wrote a piece about what happened, encourage folks to show their support for Lucy by using the #FierceFlores hashtag. While I have never met Lucy Flores (nor does she represent me), I like to think that the resulting tidal wave of support that came from all over the world with thousands of messages for Lucy, helped to ease her mind. No one deserves to be targeted with violence simply for speaking at a public hearing, no matter what they say. It doesn’t matter if you agree or disagree with the assemblywoman, she did not deserve threats for telling her story. If the #FierceFlores campaign did one thing, I hope it was to show just how much bigger and united those who believe in freedom and choice are compared to those who would rather be fear-mongers of hate. Guns, Guns, Guns: The background check bill, SB221, looked to be dead, thanks to Assembly Democrats holding it up in committee yesterday. But in a squeaker, it got through (only to be promised a veto stamp by Sandoval.) Interestingly, bill sponsor Sen. Jones was running around trying to work furiously on amendments or deals that could get it through. So, for those keeping track at home: Jones worked tirelessly on gun control and voted against his LDS church on gay rights, but sex ed? Psssht. That’s just pillow talk, baby. (And just in case anyone is wondering, Jones is my representative.) Remedial Ed: What about the children? I am honestly asking. I know that at the last second Nevada System of Higher Education Chancellor Dan Klaich managed to milk $2.5 million out of the Legislature for rural colleges. Seems like a pittance to me, but hey, it’s something, right? And late on the final day SB504, which approves funding for English language learner education, passed. So there’s something. There may be a success story if the margins tax — bringing in an estimated $800 million for primary education and the nation’s worst public school system — gets passed by voters next year as Legislators opted to punt, rather than go on the record as voting for a tax increase. I guess the win here is that Gov. Sandoval’s budget puts about $300 million more in to education — which goes a little ways toward plugging the gaping $800 million hole former Gov. Jim Gibbons left (good times). It’s like the proposed margins tax would fix the gap! Those teachers. So sneaky. The Take-away: Republicans: For all their cock-blocking of bills designed to raise the caliber of education, quality of life, health care, mental health care, benefits for veterans, safety net services, and generally make life more equitable in Nevada… I gotta hand it to them for sticking to their guns, so to speak. They remained (mostly) unified on their core values. I may passionately disagree with them — and often — but I get the sense that GOP constituents got their money’s worth out of their party. Democrats: Holy fuck, Democrats. (Shakes head in disbelief.) Was this the Tale of Two Democrats? The best of the party. The worst of the party. The Dems hold a unique ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and that’s never been on better display than it was this session. I mean, AB230 anyone? Gun control? Education? Or how about presenting a solid fucking tax plan? What the fuck, Democrats?! I hope you use the off-season to get your heads out of your asses. There were some stand-outs who stemmed the tide. But for the most part, if I was a Republican I’d be pointing and laughing at you right now. You managed to take solid wins — like SJR13 and SJR15 — and render them practically token victories (won largely on the sweat equity of outside groups!) against a backdrop of ineptitude and gross incompetence. You went in with majorities in both houses and squandered the lead by second-guessing yourself and aligning with cowardly leadership. Progressives were in a unique position this session to lay any failures at the feet of a GOP governor up for reelection. Instead, high-profile losses came from within. Get it together Dems! People are counting on you! June 3, 2013 in education, Feminist, hate crime, Las Vegas, LGBTQ, Nevada, politics, reproductive rights, sex ed, sexism, violence, voters, voting. Tags: #nvleg, AB230, Legislature The Progressive Agenda: A Legislative Wish List Lower Ed: The absurdist theater at the NV Leg sex ed hearing [Updated] Welcome to #FierceFlores headquarters! ← Five Things I Know After #FBrape Classic SCS: The Feminist Bill of Rights → 9 thoughts on “Nevada Legislature 2013: It’s all over but the yelling” The last paragraph: Word, word, word. Pingback: This week in the world of progressive state blogs: Check out ALEC’s step-sister & Nevada’s new laws - Online Political Blog Uhave2laff says: People forget one important thing: Having the majority vote doesn’t matter on constitutional or fiscal bills – a two thirds vote is required and Dems didn’t have that – especially in the Senate. Emily, I love you, girl, but for the life of me I can’t fathom why you or others consider this session such a failure – especially given the volume of progressive legislation they were able to pass. Disappointed on some issues? You bet. But “get your heads out of your asses?” I just don’t get it. William Heino Sr. says: Much talked about alimony reform, such are the dreams of the disabled veteran. When is that going to happen? However, any proposed legislation is discriminatory which does not include alimony reform for disabled veterans. As made obvious, both in states where attempts where made, and where passage was successful. Proposed and passed into law without thought or consideration for the disabled veteran wanting, under similar circumstances. However, actions by state courts are not as unintentional when it involves veteran’s disability compensation. “It is well established that disability benefits are a protected property interest and may not be discontinued without due process of law. See Atkins v. Parker, 472 U.S. 115, 128 (1985); Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 332 (1976)” 38 USC 5301 Nonassignability and exempt status of benefits. “Payments of benefits due or to become due under any law administered by the Secretary shall not be assignable except to the extent specifically authorized by law,.. a beneficiary shall be exempt from taxation, shall be exempt from the claim of creditors, and shall not be liable to attachment, levy or seizure by or under any legal or equitable process whatever, either before or after receipt by the beneficiary. The question being, how is it, that state court judges can arbitrarily and capriciously award as alimony, with the mere wave of a hand, waive away a portion of a veteran’s VA disability rated compensation? Moneys in the form of disability compensation, the disability rights of a veteran, whose disability rating that maybe determined and factored in as critical? Judgment as if all disabilities are exactly the same. A disabled veteran’s plead to the judge, “I have a severe serious back injury, I need all of my VA disability compensation.” The judge would reply, “Are you a doctor?” But yet, state court judges, are in reality playing doctor, without medical license or knowledge .. a practice forbidden, providing penalties by law , and border on medical negligence. All without any input, or approval from the Veterans Administration. Overstepping those whose authority it belongs, the dedicated VA medical professionals, in the practice of medicine, re-evaluation, and rehabilitation of the veteran. While at the same time violating federal law, 38 USC 5301, 42 USC 1408, and the 14th Amendment. Ninth Circuit Says Congress, Not Courts, Have Say Over VA Health Care. VETERANS FOR COMMON SENSE v. SHINSEKI December 13, 2011 Continually, State court judges disregard the law, as reduction in disability compensation cannot be “reduced unless an improvement in the veteran’s disability is shown to have occurred.” USC 1155 Authority for schedule for rating disabilities. How are judges allowed the non-life threatening discretion to award as alimony disability compensation based on ‘statutory’ awards? Which are not predicated directly on the average reduction in earning capacity, but primarily upon consideration of noneconomic factors such as personal inconvenience, social inadaptability, or the profound nature of the disability. The purpose of the statutory award for loss or loss of use of a creative organ is to account for psychological factors. “Clear and substantial” major damage to federal interests occurs when state court judges make lasting decisions, that seriously impact disabled veterans’ rated compensation and complicate Veterans Administration goals, and responsibilities. Upsetting, and overruling VA medical compensation decisions, which involve many hours of work that VA medical professionals have invested in the medical care, control, follow-up, and rehabilitation of disabled veterans. All this happens with VA complicity, when a state court, arbitrarily is allowed to take away a veterans VA disability compensation in third party alimony awards in violation of….. 38 USC 5301. 42 USC § 407 – Assignment of benefits, carries similar language. Where is it written, the VA authority, when a state judge can arbitrarily overrule the VA, the VA medical doctors and other medical professionals’ that determine a veterans’ medical rating compensation? His future now without the compensation that was by law assured? Tax payer monies mandated by Congress purposely, as veterans service compensation for injuries received, life altering as they are, now being diverted purposely by state courts to healthy third parties in many cases, in a determined and engaging violation of the law. To allow what has been happening, was it the intent of Congress that state court judges substitute their judgment for the judgment of VA doctors and medical professionals? I don’t think so! Perhaps, state legislators will or have proposed alimony reform legislation such as Massachusetts, West Virginia, California, as well as other states, due to the changing realities of family life, either proposed or passed that ‘permanent current alimony’ obligations be eliminated in alimony reform legislation? Legislation having broad appeal, proposed, and as happened, passed into law without thought or consideration of the disabled veteran wanting, under similar circumstances. To this day, there is no eagerness of state legislators to extend this, or any proposal to eliminate veterans disability compensation awards from alimony, despite the law, or any reform measures. The laws protecting disability compensation are very clear. What is needed is reform in the court system, and legislative re-thinking, that for whatever reason, due process and property rights do not apply to disabled veterans? This is something disabled veterans’, despite all efforts at law, over many years have tried to accomplish. Passing alimony reform legislation without disabled veterans would be just another insult. Brushed aside for more important things. The law is clear as to a veteran’s rights and a state court judge’s improper judicial authority in denying protections that are guaranteed. Disabled veteran’s have had the exact same alimony issue as everybody else. However, correcting clearly improper and illegal court rulings imposed on disabled veteran‘s is the issue, as much as it is any reform proposal. I hope state legislators will honor them, with clarifying legislation supporting the property rights of the disabled veteran, setting an example for the rest of the nation. Jim Haber says: Thanks for the round up. Just what I needed. I know some wonderful Dems. Too bad their leadership support the very same financial interests as the Republicans (and Libertarians, pretty much too). Pingback: The SCOTUS decision on DOMA & Prop 8: A game changer for liberty and justice for all \| The Sin City Siren State court violation Separation of Powers DISABLED VETERANS When in the course of business, if, and when the question is a disabled veteran’s VA disability compensation as alimony/support, something to consider first. The “separation of powers” doctrine is completely ignored by Nevada and most state court judges, acting like doctors, holding themselves as qualified, as a provider of health care, policy making outside their jurisdiction. Substituting their judgment for the judgment of VA doctors and medical professionals awarding as alimony a disabled veteran’s VA disability compensation. To allow what has been happening, was this the intent of Congress? Nevada Constitution Article 3 Section 1 subsection 1 “The powers of the Government of the State of Nevada shall be divided into three separate departments,—the Legislative,—the Executive and the Judicial; and…” If the United State court of appeals, in VETERANS FOR COMMON SENSE, VETERANS UNITED FOR TRUTH, INC., v. ERIC K. SHINSEKI, December 13, 2011, ruled, “As much as we may wish for expeditious improvement in the way the VA handles mental health care and service-related disability compensation, we cannot exceed our jurisdiction to accomplish it,..” As well, Nevada courts are in no legal position to do so. Despite the law, it continues. 14th Amendment. “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, with due process of law, ..” Pingback: It’s 2014: On your marks, get set, GO! \| The Sin City Siren Pingback: Nevada dead last in education — again \| The Sin City Siren Sunday night #mood Because jellyfish Credit where it’s due. Oftrump really nailed it. #handmaidstale #christmas #flotus #whitehouse #melaniatrump Also, none of your business 🤣 🤣🤣🤣 Meme via @nerdswithvaginas “You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. 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__label__cc	0.629692	0.370308	Accelerating Technology Parallels Exponentially Rising Piles of Junk Jason Dorrier In the midst of a move and digging through the clutter, I’ve excavated a number of ancient pieces of tech from bygone eras. There’s a 2004 Apple PowerBook that’s thicker than the econ textbook it’s sitting on, a cracked first generation iPhone, and an early “flatscreen” TV (that’s far from flat in the back). The faster we move from one generation of technology to the next, the faster the current version becomes obsolete. Does accelerating tech therefore doom us to flee an eventually uninhabitable WALL-E world? Maybe, but not all old gadgets are destined for the dump. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Not everyone can afford to be a first adopter, but if you are one, you can sell old equipment to re-commerce sites like Gazelle or NextWorth or trade it in for a discount at Apple. In many areas, you’ll find local programs accepting donated machines and distributing them to low income students or other less privileged groups. If old computers or smartphones aren’t usable anymore, folks still don’t have to throw them out—it’s actually better not to. Electronics contain toxic materials like lead and mercury which can leach into the soil and groundwater at the dump. Recycling broken equipment is often the better option. Many of the big manufacturers and retail stores (eg., Apple, LG, Sony, Best Buy, Staples) offer recycling programs for computers, cell phones, and TVs. And while some components may be used to build new parts, there’s value in the raw materials too. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that recyclers recover 35,274 pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, 75 pounds of gold, and 33 pounds of palladium for every million cell phones processed. (To put that in perspective, market data provider IDC says firms shipped 482 million cell phones in the fourth quarter of 2012 alone—1.7 billion for the whole year.) Researchers are also learning to extract rare earth elements—key ingredients in many high tech devices—from recycled electronics. Today, China, which has fewer restrictions on rare earth mining than in Western countries produces 95% of the world’s rare earths. To loosen the market stranglehold, countries like the US are reopening previously closed mines to ease supply—but it makes good sense to recycle rare earth materials in discarded electronics too. All that said, recycling isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be. A recent New York Times article says that recycling cathode ray tubes (CRTs) from old TVs was a booming industry until manufacturers stopped using CRTs in flat panel televisions. In the past, recyclers simply transformed old CRTs into new ones, but now non-existent demand for lead-infused CRT glass requires they remove the lead before they can sell the glass. That’s an expensive process and has led many small recycling plants to abandon warehouses full of the stuff. One imagines such incremental changes in technology—and perhaps the negative knock-on effects—will inevitably speed up as the pace of technological development accelerates. The NYT says, “the amount of electronic waste has more than doubled in the last five years.” While e-waste may continue to grow, the competing trend is dematerialization. Whereas before we might have been throwing out flashlights, cameras, phones, or home recording equipment—it’s an ever lengthening list—now we’re throwing out just one smartphone. Maybe in the future we’ll have a single foldable, rollable device that serves as computer, smartphone, tablet, and television all in one. Some believe the most toxic component of such devices—the battery—may be made from carbon-based graphene, a material as biodegradable as the stuff in your compost bin. The vision of a toxic, uninhabitable junk pile of a planet isn’t inevitable. Perhaps the nightmare scenarios that inspire fiery op-eds and touching films don’t typically occur precisely because they do frighten us and that fear inspires a solution—even when most think there is none. Image Credit: John J. Matlock/Flickr, Keoni Cabral/Flickr, Alex E. Proimos/Flickr Jason is managing editor of Singularity Hub. He did research and wrote about finance and economics before moving on to science, technology, and the future. He is curious about pretty much everything, and sad he'll only ever know a tiny fraction of it all. IBM’s Plan to Design Solid-State Batteries Using Quantum Tech Could Having Too Much Become a Bigger Problem Than Having Too Little? New Battery Lets Electric Cars Go 200 Miles on a 10-Minute Charge	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1780
__label__cc	0.548379	0.451621	Add to / view print basket The fast read How we’re doing Who runs WPP How we’re rewarded Our 2008 financial statements About share ownership Directors’ responsibility statement Consolidated statement of recognised income and expense Company profit and loss account Company balance sheet Notes to the Company balance sheet Five-year summary 21. Provisions for liabilities and charges 22. Share-based payments 23. Provision for post-employment benefits 24. Risk management policies The Group utilises currency derivatives to hedge significant future transactions and cash flows and the exchange risk arising on translation of the Group’s investments in foreign operations. The Group is a party to a variety of foreign currency derivatives in the management of its exchange rate exposures. The instruments purchased are primarily denominated in the currencies of the Group’s principal markets. At 31 December 2008, the fair value of the Group’s currency derivatives is estimated to be a net liability of approximately £14.2 million (2007: £7.2 million). These amounts are based on market values of equivalent instruments at the balance sheet date, comprising £25.8 million (2007: £50.3 million) assets included in trade and other receivables and £40.0 million (2007: £57.5 million) liabilities included in trade and other payables. The fair value movement of currency derivatives during the year that are designated and effective as net investment hedges amounts to £293.3 million (2007: £44.7 million) and has been charged to and deferred in equity. Changes in the fair value relating to the ineffective portion of the currency derivatives amounted to a gain of £2.7 million (2007: charge of £7.0 million, 2006: charge of £1.3 million) which is included in finance costs for the year. This gain resulted from a £54.7 million loss on hedging instruments and a £57.4 million gain on hedged items. The Group currently designates its foreign currency-denominated debt and cross-currency swaps as hedging instruments against the currency risk associated with the translation of its foreign operations. At the balance sheet date, the total nominal amount of outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedges was £965.8 million (2007: £412.6 million). The Group estimates the fair value of these contracts is £1.7 million (2007: £1.5 million). These arrangements are designed to address significant exchange exposure and are renewed on a revolving basis as required. Interest rate swaps The Group uses interest rate swaps as hedging instruments in fair value hedges to manage its exposure to interest rate movements on its borrowings. Contracts with nominal values of €600 million have fixed interest receipts at 4.38% up until December 2013 and have floating interest payments averaging EURIBOR plus 0.56%. Contracts with a nominal value of €500 million have fixed interest receipts of 5.25% up until January 2015 and have floating interest payments averaging EURIBOR plus 0.80%. Contracts with a nominal value of €100 million have fixed interest payments of 5.56% until June 2014 and have floating rate receipts averaging LIBOR plus 0.96%. Contracts with a nominal value of £200 million have fixed interest receipts of 6.00% up until April 2017 and have floating rate payments averaging LIBOR plus 0.64%. Contracts with a nominal value of £25 million have fixed interest receipts of 6.51% up until July 2017 and floating rate payments averaging LIBOR plus 0.67%. Contracts with a nominal value of $140 million have fixed interest receipts averaging 6.36% up until September 2014 and have a floating rate payments averaging LIBOR plus 0.62%. Contracts with a nominal value of $30 million have fixed payments averaging 5.48% up until July 2009 and have floating interest receipts of LIBOR plus 1.35% The fair value of interest rate swaps entered into at 31 December 2008 is estimated to be a net asset of approximately £78.2 million (2007: £0.4 million). These amounts are based on market values of equivalent instruments at the balance sheet date, comprising £124.7 million (2007: £22.7 million) assets included in trade and other receivables and £46.5 million (2007: £22.3 million) liabilities included in trade and other payables. Changes in the fair value relating to the ineffective portion of interest rate swaps amounted to £13.0 million (2007: £0.1 million, 2006: £1.3 million) which has been charged to finance costs for the year. This charge resulted from a £83.8 million gain on hedging instruments and a £96.8 million loss on hedged items. An analysis of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities by accounting classification is set out below: Derivatives in Held for Loans & Amortised £m Other investments – – – 310.9 – 310.9 Cash and short–term deposits – – 2,572.5 – – 2,572.5 Bank overdrafts and loans – – – – (1,640.8) (1,640.8) Bonds and bank loans – – – – (3,999.3) (3,999.3) Trade and other receivables: amounts falling due within amounts falling due after more than one year Trade and other payables: (7,171.1) amounts falling after more than one year Derivative assets 150.5 – – – – 150.5 Derivative liabilities (86.5) – – – – (86.5) Liabilities in respect of put options – (122.1) – – – (122.1) 64.0 (122.1) 9,246.6 310.9 (12,827.9) (3,328.5) Cash and short-term deposits – – 2,040.2 – – 2,040.2 amounts falling after Derivative assets 73.0 5.5 – – – 78.5 Share repurchases – close period commitments – (64.8) (64.8) put options – (82.0) – – – (82.0) (6.8) (141.3) 7,331.9 268.6 (9,221.5) (1,769.1) The fair value of financial assets and liabilities are based on quoted market prices where available. Where the market value is not available, the Group has estimated relevant fair values on the basis of publicly available information from outside sources or on the basis of discounted cashflow models where appropriate. © 2009 WPP plc.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1782
__label__cc	0.532427	0.467573	Topics iOS 12 macOS Mojave Kindle Gift Guide Apple TV Apple Watch Podcasting Photos app Reviews By Jason Snell September 18, 2015 1:52 PM PT When I started Six Colors a year ago, I did it with a design I slapped together myself. Though I have been building websites since the early days of the web, I am not a designer. So I decided to go for a “not designed” look, and to follow the features and functionality of sites such as The Loop, MacStories, and Daring Fireball. From the very beginning, the plan was to eventually hire a real designer to create a version of the site that was a little more carefully constructed than the one I made last September, and one that reflected the mix of story types that Dan Moren and I post here most days. My Gmail archive informs me that I asked Glenn Fleishman for Christa Mrgan’s contact information last August, weeks before the site originally launched. In mid-January I asked Christa if she’d be interested in the project, and she said she would, but that she wasn’t available until later in the year. At the Yosemite conference I talked to her more about the project, and we managed to fit it in between her leaving Rogue Amoeba and starting work at her new startup. In any event, the work is now (largely) done, and what you’re seeing now (RSS readers, this is your cue to open a web browser for once) is the result. Christa refined the wordmark, brought all six colors into the palette of the site, and late in the game took an idea from Jay Fanelli of Cotton Bureau and turned it into a new “6C” logo shape. In March, Jay and I were going back and forth on a Six Colors t-shirt design—turns out it’s expensive to screenprint six separate colors!—when he suggested a new logo that was a combination of a 6 and a C. I didn’t want to sell a shirt with a logo nobody had ever seen before, so we decided to table it for a while. But this summer, while working on the site design, I realized that we might have a perfect use for a version of Jay’s 6C logo, which Christa provided. Anyway, the goal of the design—other than, perhaps, to better reflect the site’s name—was to differentiate between the different kinds of posts we have on this site. There are regular posts, sure, but we found ourselves also posting off-site links, links to work we’ve written on other sites, links to podcasts, and posts from sponsors. Now those are all more clearly defined, and I think the site’s better for it. 1 In any event, the site’s got a much nicer wrapper now 2, but of course what’s going to matter in terms of long-term success is the content that goes inside that wrapper. I’m spending roughly three days a week working on the site right now, with Dan covering two days. I’m doing more freelance writing than I expected when I launched that site, and it’s reduced the amount of time I have spent writing here. To compensate, I brought Dan on. But in the long run, I’d like to find other ways to reduce that outside writing and focus even more on serving Six Colors readers. For months now I’ve been thinking through the best way to ask for money directly from readers, to augment what we bring in from our weekly sponsors. I’m still working on that—it was encouraging to see the launch of Club MacStories this week, since that’s very much the sort of thing I’ve been thinking of doing—and hope to have something ready to go pretty soon. I have heard from many readers that they would like to support me and Six Colors, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that sentiment. I will try to create something that will let you support the site and also give you something of value in return. Stay tuned! Also, the nav bar changes color. You can watch it change. I think John Siracusa hates it, but I kind of love it. ↩ We are still fixing bugs, a few every day. If you see something, let us know at @bleedsixcolors on Twitter. ↩ [If you appreciate articles like this one, help us continue doing Six Colors (and get some fun benefits) by becoming a Six Colors subscriber.] Copyright © The Incomparable Inc. Sponsorship Info \| Feeds \| Twitter \| Search \| My Account \| Privacy Policy	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1783
__label__wiki	0.765302	0.765302	Rooms, Hotels Hilton and Marriott CEOs Urge Hoteliers to Hire More Millennials and Lobby to Ease Travel Barriers Deanna Ting, Skift - Jan 24, 2017 9:20 am Both CEOs made the case for their respective causes, which would ultimately benefit not only their respective businesses and customers, but the travel industry a whole. — Deanna Ting Despite being fierce competitors, the CEOs of Marriott and Hilton agree that the current era is a golden age of travel. Speaking separately at the annual Americas Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles, in front of a crowd of more than 3,000 hoteliers on Monday, each pressed their own priorities. Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson said there is a great need to use technology to enhance security and personalize the customer experience while Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta urged the industry to do its part to address global youth unemployment. Both see the respective issues they raised as crucial to the future of the travel and hospitality business. Making Travel Better for Travelers For Sorenson, the opportunity to improve the travel industry lies in customer experience. Echoing the sentiments of former Starwood CEO Frits van Paasschen who spoke about how travel today “remains anonymous, uncertain, and inconvenient” at the Skift Global Forum in September, Sorenson said yesterday that “the difficulty of travel” is something the entire travel industry needs to address, especially in an era that he characterized as “the Golden Age of travel.” Sorenson, who has expressed concerns about the Trump administration’s stance on immigration, said that security and immigration, in particular, are an area ripe for improvement. “We need to get to a place with the technology we have available to us so that if a traveler wants to sign up for a trusted global traveler program, it can be used so that the security and immigration process is applied to those who really produce risk,” he said. “It uses far less resources, lets us travel more simply.” Sorenson added, “I would encourage all of you as leaders — every time you get an opportunity with an American or a local or foreign politicians or tech partners … let’s talk about and build momentum for a global trusted traveler program.” By extension, Sorenson also encouraged fellow hoteliers to start using technology to better personalize the travel experience for their guests through keyless entry, customizing room amenities, improving loyalty programs, and emphasizing more local and authentic experiences. Making Travel an Economic Engine for Employment While Sorenson spoke about a desire to improve the guest experience, Nassetta focused his talk on improving the employment landscape for the more than 71 million people worldwide who are under age 29 and are unemployed. Echoing what Sorenson said about this being a “golden age for travel and tourism,” Nassetta pointed out that half of the global population is now under age 29, making it “the largest generation of youth in human industry,” and that it’s an invaluable group for the travel and, especially, the hospitality industry. As a group they represent 22 percent of all travelers, spend considerably more than the average tourist and are expected to take 370 million trips by 2020, he said. “These young travelers add so much value to our business,” Nassetta said, but they’re also facing “serious and unprecedented challenges, namely the worst youth unemployment crisis in modern history.” To that end, Nassetta implored the audience to “be a huge part of the solution” by giving more young people opportunities to develop careers in the hospitality industry. “We need to bring more people into the business.” He said that if the hotel industry devoted half of its pipeline to youth unemployment, the industry alone could generate 86 million new jobs by 2026 and reduce unemployment levels by 60 percent. “Our industry is the world’s largest employer in the world,” Nassetta said. And to help bring more young people into the hospitality and travel business, he said countries like the U.S. should encourage more apprenticeship programs like those that have flourished in Europe. And, the industry also needs to do a better job of making more young people aware of the job opportunities available to them in hospitality. He ended his talk by reminding the audience that, “Half of all hotel executives started their career at a hotel,” and then, as an example, showing an old image of himself as a young man, when he got his start in hospitality — cleaning toilets at the Holiday Inn Capitol in Washington, D.C. Today, he’s the president and CEO of the second largest hotel company in the world. “We have an amazing opportunity to use our engine of opportunity to make hospitality a top career choice of the future,” he said. 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__label__cc	0.594949	0.405051	East-West Center East-West Center Publications Series Publications Program on Population. Papers. Trends in female and male age at marriage and celibacy in Asia popop120.pdf 3.2 MB Adobe PDF View/Open Title: Trends in female and male age at marriage and celibacy in Asia Authors: Xenos, Peter Gultiano, Socorro A. LC Subject Headings: Marriage age - Asia - Statistics Marriage - Asia - Statistics Publisher: Honolulu: East-West Center Series: East-West Center. Program on Population. Paper ; no. 120 Abstract: This paper examines trends across Asia in the female and male mean ages at entrance to marriage. The female singulate mean age at marriage (SMAM) has been the object of considerable attention, while the male age at marriage has not. We show that with few exceptions the long-term trend to later female marriage continued into the 1980s and in many countries has produced quite high percentages of singles among the young. With the exceptions noted, there is no indication that the trend has abated. Trends for males are in sharp contrast. There has been less change and the pace of change has been slower. In fact, the underlying components of change have been different for females and males. The essential difference is that female ages at marriage have become more diverse, while there has been a homogenization of male marriage ages. A research agenda is offered stressing examination of differences among countries and between the sexes and how these differences reflect the disparate trends in economic growth that have been experienced. Description: For more about the East-West Center, see http://www.eastwestcenter.org/ Pages/Duration: v, 46 pages Appears in Collections: Program on Population. Papers.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1786
__label__cc	0.749589	0.250411	C++ vs Fortran for HPC In my computational science PhD program, we are working almost exclusively in C++ and Fortran. It seems like some professors prefer one over the other. I am wondering which one is 'better' or if one is better than the other in a certain circumstance. hpc fortran c++ languages aterrel drjrm3drjrm3 $\begingroup$ A mix of a high and low level language is better than exclusively using either, in my opinion. E.g. I use Python + C++. $\endgroup$ – Faheem Mitha Dec 8 '11 at 7:22 $\begingroup$ The answers to this question will be almost purely subjective and thus I'm not sure this question is appropriate. $\endgroup$ – Jeff Jul 23 '13 at 6:55 As so often, the choice depends on (1) the problem you are trying to solve, (2) the skills you have, and (3) the people you work with (unless it's a solo project). I'll leave (3) aside for the moment because it depends on everyone's individual situation. Problem dependence: Fortran excels at array processing. If your problem can be described in terms of simple data structures and in particular arrays, Fortran is well adapted. Fortran programmers end up using arrays even in non-obvious cases (e.g. for representing graphs). C++ is better suited for complex and highly dynamic data structures. Skill dependence: it takes a lot more programming experience to write good C++ programs than to write good Fortran programs. If you start out with little programming experience and only have so much time to learn that aspect of your job, you probably get a better return on investment learning Fortran than learning C++. Assuming, of course, that your problem is suited to Fortran. However, there's more to programming than just Fortran and C++. I'd recommend to anyone going into computational science to start with a dynamic high-level language such as Python. Always remember that your time is more valuable than CPU time! khinsenkhinsen 1,6111111 silver badges88 bronze badges $\begingroup$ "Always remember that your time is more valuable than CPU time!" As someone who works in HPC I disagree with that part; everything else is spot on. $\endgroup$ – Levi Morrison Mar 7 '13 at 16:32 $\begingroup$ "Always remember that your time is more valuble than CPU time!" As someone who works in scientific research, I couldn't agree more with that part. $\endgroup$ – decvalts Jul 13 '14 at 9:02 $\begingroup$ "Always remember that your time is more valuable than CPU time!" - I'd like to throw in my 2 cents - using several hundred nodes, each with 10+ cores to run some program for several weeks can be construed as a horrible waste of a most precious resource, if a couple more weeks could produce a code that runs in only a couple of days. Those HPC clusters are a rare and expensive common resource. $\endgroup$ – Dani_l Sep 21 '15 at 13:58 $\begingroup$ "Always remember that your time is more valuble than CPU time!", code for a week but run for a month, this's quite usual sir! $\endgroup$ – fronthem Mar 10 '16 at 22:00 $\begingroup$ "Always remember that your time is more valuable than CPU time!", I would rather code for a month and run in a week! - more can be done once the code is written and others will find the code you write more useful too. $\endgroup$ – Charles Apr 18 '16 at 16:58 I think that both C++ and Fortran are good enough and work well. However I think that Fortran is better for numeric scientific computing, for algorithms that can be expressed using arrays and don't need other sophisticated data structures, so in fields like finite differences/elements, PDE solvers, electronic structure calculations. Fortran is a domain specific language. In particular I think that it is easier to write fast programs in Fortran than in C++, by a scientist (not necessarily a computer science expert). C++ is a general purpose language, so one can express any algorithm in it, and it is most definitely better for algorithms that can't be expressed using arrays, from HPC field probably some graphs, mesh generators, symbolic manipulation and so on. It is also possible to write array algorithms in C++, but in my experience, it requires much more computer science knowledge and in general more work (i.e. one needs to create or reuse classes for array manipulation, and handle memory management by hand or using some library like Teuchos from Trilinos). Non-experts tend to write pretty good Fortran programs, but horrible C++ programs (talking from my own experience). Disclaimer: I personally like Fortran a lot and I prefer it over C++ for numeric computing. I have spent over 2 years of programming in C++ daily, and almost a year programming in modern Fortran daily (in finite elements area). I use Python and Cython a lot too. Ondřej ČertíkOndřej Čertík $\begingroup$ One up for the first answer being balanced. I think C++ and Fortran are by far not the only possibilities in contemporary HPC. I think it is good to know the strength and weak spots when you decide for Fortran, C++ or Python (or whatever you like). I have seen 20.000 lines of Fortran in one single file, organicly grown over some decades. I personally would not use for anything other than isolated heavy array computing. Not even for anything related to output. So far for a biased comment. $\endgroup$ – shuhalo Dec 8 '11 at 8:16 $\begingroup$ I couldn't disagree with this response more. Our finite element code would not have been possible to write in Fortran. In fact, it started 15 years ago as a mix of plain C and Fortran (the latter being for the numerically intensive parts of the method), and it gradually moved to pure C and then to C++ over the course of several years. The code got consistently shorter, faster, and easier to understand, and it was more capable after each iteration. I agree with others that point out that C++ gives you plenty of rope to shoot yourself with. Pick the language you're most comfortable with. $\endgroup$ – Bill Barth Dec 8 '11 at 14:18 $\begingroup$ Bill, did you use modern Fortran (90 and later additions?). This is very important (I should have been more explicit in my answer about this). Of course, "20.000 lines of Fortran", or f77 usually is not better than well written C++. $\endgroup$ – Ondřej Čertík Dec 13 '11 at 6:12 $\begingroup$ @OndřejČertík: I think that if you believe that modern finite element programs use "simple" data structures, then you haven't looked at any of them recently. Try implementing adaptive finite elements, hp methods, or multigrid on unstructured meshes using simple data structures. Bill is spot on and I believe I can speak for him in saying that using "modern Fortran" would have made hardly more than a small difference. $\endgroup$ – Wolfgang Bangerth Mar 24 '12 at 8:30 $\begingroup$ @WolfgangBangerth, see for example Phaml (math.nist.gov/phaml) for a Fortran implementation of pretty much everything that you mentioned. $\endgroup$ – Ondřej Čertík Apr 22 '12 at 4:04 I'm also throwing my two cents in kind of late, but I've only just seen this thread and I feel that, for posterity, there are a few points that desperately need to be made. Note in the following that I will talk about C and not C++. Why? Well, otherwise it's apples and oranges to compare a full-fledged dynamically typed object-oriented language with something as static as Fortran. Yes, some modern implementations of the latest Fortran standards can do more than just that, but very few people actually use them, and so when we speak of Fortran, we think simple, static, and imperative language. That's where C is too, so I'll replace C with C++ for the following. First of all, any discussion of Fortran/C having better compilers is moot. Dedicated C/Fortran compilers are a thing of the past. Both gcc/gfortran and icc/ifc are just different front-ends to the same back-end, i.e. your program will be transformed into an abstract description by the front-end and then optimized and assembled by the back-end. If you write, semantically, the same code in Fortran or in C, the compiler will, in both cases, produce the same assembly which will run just as fast. This now leads to my second point: why do we still see differences? The problem is that most comparisons are made by Fortran programmers trying something in C or vice-versa. Ever notice how most authors or poets prefer to write in their native languages? Would you want to write poetry in a language in which you don't feel completely confident or at home? Of course not... I myself consider C to be my "native" programming language. I did, however, also spend three years working in a group that used only Fortran, in which I have achieved a certain level of fluency. I would, however, never write anything on my own in Fortran since I'm more comfortable with C and, as a consequence, the resulting code will be better, whatever you define that as. So the main difference is in the programmer, not the language. So there are no differences? Well, not quite. Here are a few examples: SIMD: Whether it's SSE, SSE3 or AltiVec, if you want to use them in Fortran, you better hope and pray that the compiler guesses exactly what you want and does it so. Good luck. In C you generally have intrinsic functions for each architecture, or, more recently, general SIMD vector types in gcc. Most Fortran compilers will only use SIMD instructions to unroll loops, but if you have a kernel which works on short vectors of data in a non-obvious way, the compiler will very probably not see it. Different hardware architectures: The whole CUDA architecture is built around kernels in C. Yes, the Portland Group now has a CUDA-capable fortran compiler too, but it's commercial, and most importantly, it's not from NVIDIA. Same goes for OpenCL, for which the best I could find is a recent project which only supports a few basic calls. Parallel programming: Yes, both MPI and OpenMP work just fine with both C and Fortran. However, if you want real control of your threads, i.e. if you have a fully dynamic shared-memory computation, you'll be out in the cold with Fortran. In C you have the standard pthreads which, while not warm and fuzzy, will still get you through the storm. In general, most computations that rely on access to the operating system, e.g. threads, processes, file system, etc... are better served with C. Oh, and don't try to do your own networking with Fortran. Ease of use: Fortran is closer to Matlab than C is. Once you've gotten over all the different keywords and how to declare variables, the rest of the code looks like Matlab, making it more accessible to users with limited programming experience. Interoperability: When you create a struct in C, the layout of the actual data is straight-forward and deterministic. In Fortran, if you use pointer arrays or structured data, the actual layout of the data is strongly compiler-dependent, not straight-forward, and usually completely undocumented. You can call C from Fortran and vice-versa, but don't start thinking it may be as easy to pass anything more than a static array from one to the other and back. This is all somewhat geeky, low-level stuff, but this is High-Performance Computing we're talking about, right? If you're not interested in how to best exploit the underlying hardware paradigms, i.e. implementing and/or developing algorithms which are best for shared/distributed memory, threads, SIMD vectorisation, GPUs using SIMT, and so-on, then you're just doing math on a computer. This has gotten much longer that anything I entended, so here's a summary -- a set of take home messages of sorts: You will write the best code you can in the language which you know best. There is no difference in the quality of code produced by two compilers which use the same back-end -- it is us who write bad code in one language or another. Despite feeling more low-level, Fortran is quite a high-level abstraction and won't let you access certain hardware/OS features directly, e.g. SIMD, threads, networking, etc... PedroPedro $\begingroup$ Good response. I don't think however your final comment is necessarily true. I'm a C programmer myself, but you get access to low level things in Fortran through good programming practices. The ideal way to utilize things like SIMD ops is to write code which strongly suggests it (blocking loops out, for example) and let the compiler do it for you. For threading, simply use openMP (pthreads is also usable with some extra work). Fortran has all of the things you mention it doesn't, just at a level that matters to its typical user: numerical. $\endgroup$ – Reid.Atcheson Feb 4 '12 at 17:31 $\begingroup$ @Reid.Atcheson: Well, if you block-out everything such that the compiler will catch it, then it will work automagically both in C and in Fortran. The problem is, though, how far do you want to trust your compiler? And why do you want to have to trust it in cases when you know exactly what you want done? OpenMP does threading, yes, but block-wise. You can trick it into getting different thread pools to do different things, but that is just mis-using OpenMP. Pthreads for Fortran are just wrappers to the C functions. I agree, though, that Fortran is easier if you're not into the details. $\endgroup$ – Pedro Feb 4 '12 at 18:10 $\begingroup$ Sure you aren't going to get full-blown 99% peak efficiency relying on the compiler, but you can easily come quite close. Beyond this you either have to use intrinsics or inline ASM. You have to make concessions somewhere for overall programmer efficiency, that's why programming languages exist in the first place. At the stage that you actually are insane enough to get into the details of intrinsics or ASM (I have been a few times), Fortran isn't a crutch. You'd know how to link in your assembled hand-optimized code anyways. $\endgroup$ – Reid.Atcheson Feb 4 '12 at 18:19 $\begingroup$ @Reid.Atcheson: Well, I'd argue that for parallel HPC applications, you may well end up far below 99% peak efficiency... And the gcc vector types make using intrinsics a non-issue :) $\endgroup$ – Pedro Feb 4 '12 at 19:11 $\begingroup$ @Pedro, Brilliant post. Absolutely brilliant. Thanks a lot for posting. Just found it while randomly rummaging through interesting threads. $\endgroup$ – Inquest Mar 20 '12 at 16:47 From my 15 years of thinking about scientific software: If your code runs 25% faster because you write it in Fortran, but it takes you 4 times as long to write it (no STL, difficulty implementing complex data structures, etc), then Fortran only wins if you spend a significant fraction of your day twiddling thumbs and waiting for your computations to finish. Given that for almost all of us the most valuable thing is our own time, the conclusion is this: use the language that allows you to develop, debug and test your code the fastest, within reason ignoring that it may be slower than maybe possible if you wrote it in Fortran. Wolfgang BangerthWolfgang Bangerth My approach has been to use C++ for everything but computational kernels, which are usually best written in assembly; this buys you all of the performance of the traditional HPC approach but allows you to simplify the interface, e.g., by overloading computational kernels like SGEMM/DGEMM/CGEMM/ZGEMM into a single routine, say Gemm. Clearly the abstraction level can be raised much higher by avoiding raw pointers and switching to opaque classes, but it is a nice first step. I find the largest downside of C++ to overwhelmingly be the increase in compilation time, but, in my experience, the savings in development time more than make up for it. Another downside is that vendor C++ compilers tend to have more bugs than vendor C and Fortran compilers. In the past year, I think I have run into nearly ten bugs in C++ compilers. With all of that said, I think that the undoing of scientific packages written in low-level languages (and Fortran) is the reluctance to expose convenient interfaces for sophisticated data structures: most people are satisfied with the Fortran BLAS interface, as it only requires pointers and leading dimensions to describe matrices, but few people would argue that the usual 40-integer Fortran sparse-direct solver interface is anything close to convenient (cf. UHM, SuperLU, PETSc, and Trilinos). In summary, I argue for using assembly for low-level computational kernels, but higher level languages for everything else, especially when operating on non-trivial data structures. Note that this post resulted in this comparison of the performance of C and Fortran on the kernel $y := \alpha x + y$. Jack PoulsonJack Poulson $\begingroup$ Why wouldn't you trust a standard C compiler with appropriate optimization enabled for the purpose of compiling small kernels? At that level of code size and complexity the difference in what a compiler could pull out of it is unclear. $\endgroup$ – Peter Brune Dec 9 '11 at 5:13 $\begingroup$ I have talked with several people who have told me that, even with appropriate restrict usage, their Fortran was still faster than their C and/or C++ code for some operation like an explicit matrix transpose. I'm not saying that it's impossible to make the C or C++ code as fast, but that the Fortran compiler tends to do a better job. $\endgroup$ – Jack Poulson Dec 9 '11 at 5:58 $\begingroup$ I have the same experience with the "restrict" keyword (my simple Fortran code was always a little faster). But my expertise is limited, and I simply don't have time to invest into understanding the generated assembly from gcc. So I simply use Fortran, it's simple and it's fast. $\endgroup$ – Ondřej Čertík Dec 13 '11 at 6:15 $\begingroup$ @JackPoulson: The compiler argument is something I hear quite a bit from the Fortran community. Unfortunately, most compilers, e.g. gcc or ifc/icc, use different language front-ends for the same back-end. The machinery doing the optimization and code generation is identical and therefore the differences in the results are most probably due to differences in the familiarity of the programmer with the underlying language... $\endgroup$ – Pedro Feb 4 '12 at 12:37 $\begingroup$ Just to give a bit of perspective on the often-repeated, rarely-validated claim that Fortran is faster on numerical kernels: A while back we noticed that the sparse matrix-vector multiply in Trilinos' Epetra package was 30% slower than the one in deal.II. The former was written in straight forward Fortran 77, the latter in straight forward C without the use of 'restrict'. Both had around 10-15 lines of code. Today, Trilinos uses the piece of code hoisted from deal.II. I'm sure one can find lots of cases where F77 is faster than C. The point is that isn't universally so any more today. $\endgroup$ – Wolfgang Bangerth Mar 24 '12 at 8:37 Since I am new here, I was looking through old questions and found this one. Hopefully it's not taboo to answer old ones! Since no one else has mentioned this, figured I would. Fortran 2003 is almost fully supported by most of the major compilers (intel, ibm, cray, NAG, PCG) even gcc with the (soon-to-be) newest release 4.7. Fortran 2003 (and 2008) is an object oriented language, albeit a bit more verbose than C++. One of things that I think is nice about Fortran is the fact that the standard committee see's scientific computing as it's primary audience (I thank Damian Rouson for pointing this out to me the other day). I bring this all up not so that C++ programmers become Fortran programmers, but so that Fortran people know that they have more options now besides switching to C++ or emulating object oriented concepts in Fortran 90/95. One caveat I will add is that there is a cost to being on the bleeding edge of what's implemented in the compilers. If you undertake a major project in Fortran 2003 right now you will stumble across bugs and continually need to update your compiler (especially if you use gcc), though this has gotten significantly better in the past few months! Jeremy KozdonJeremy Kozdon The problem with C++ is that you have numerous chances to ruin performance, for instance by blindly using STL, exceptions, classes (virtual overhead plus alignment problems), operator overloading (redundant new/deletes) or templates (never-ending compilation and cryptic errors seem benign, but you can waste hours this way). However, more you gain better access to general libraries and possibly grater visibility of your code (although this strongly depends on the field, and you still have pure C). And you can still compensate the Fortran's lack of flexibility by wrapping its code in a script language like R, Lush, Matlab/Scilab or even Python, Ruby or Lua. mbqmbq $\begingroup$ It is generally a bad idea to apply low-level techniques in high-level languages. For example, the STL is designed to operate on a very abstract level. One has to be aware what the interface is designed for, use it for this task and then get out of the compilers way. $\endgroup$ – shuhalo Dec 8 '11 at 19:51 $\begingroup$ I think both mbq's and Martin's points are unfair. Yes, there are ways to shoot yourself in the foot if you try to implement a numeric vector for linear algebra purposes using std::list<double>. But that's a silly argument: at least C++ has a linked list class that you can use, while Fortran doesn't. It's like saying "Cars drive at such high speed that you could crash into a wall and get injured; you should use horse-drawn carriages instead." It's just a silly idea to trash a high-level language that also supports low-level stuff (e.g. C++) for having high-level features. $\endgroup$ – Wolfgang Bangerth Mar 23 '12 at 17:41 $\begingroup$ @WolfgangBangerth No, now you are hurting Fortran -- it is as "low-level" as bacteria are "less evolved" then humans. If you want a car analogy, it should be more like "you can use both Jeep and Lexus to cross a swampy byway, but using the first one hurts less". $\endgroup$ – mbq Mar 23 '12 at 19:13 $\begingroup$ I appreciate your opinion, but I do maintain that Fortran isn't as evolved as C++ is :-) $\endgroup$ – Wolfgang Bangerth Mar 23 '12 at 21:37 Three facts: F77-style n-dimensional arrays in C: No problem using CnD (a shameless plug, admittedly) F90's module system is poorly designed and hostile to build environments. (A module's name doesn't have to match its filename, e.g.) Fortran does not support refactoring well. Pulling some bit of functionality out of a function requires you to touch four places: Actual code, variable declarations, argument declarations, and argument list. C gets by with two places to touch. This compounds the effect of the failure to manage data well (described below): Since small-scale modularity is so painful, just about everybody writes gigantic subroutines. One personal impression: Fortran does not work well for managing data. Try returning a pointer to a user-opaque data structure in F77 or F90. (transfer(), here we come) Andreas KlöcknerAndreas Klöckner $\begingroup$ Hi Andreas! CnD is interesting, I didn't know about it. Ah, you wrote it. :) (f90 also supports slicing, allocatable for arrays and most importantly -- array syntax for multiplication, addition and so on.) I use CMake with Fortran and it works great with modules. What exactly is "argument list"? I don't think I use these, so only 3 places are needed to modify. In C, you typically need to modify the actual code, parameters and a header file, so it's also 3 places (most definitely in C++). Yes, transfer() isn't super nice, but typically you don't need it in practice. $\endgroup$ – Ondřej Čertík Dec 13 '11 at 6:24 $\begingroup$ Refactoring modern fortran is trivial with proper IDEs, like Photran in eclipse. $\endgroup$ – user389 Feb 5 '12 at 0:37 $\begingroup$ "A module's name doesn't have to match its filename, e.g" You must be joking, you can have many modules in one file. Some of them spanning only a couple of lines. They are much easier to create if you do not have to create a file for each of them. $\endgroup$ – Vladimir F Apr 18 '15 at 14:35 $\begingroup$ Just wanted to add to what @user389 said that, while Photran is great and is the only Fortran IDE that allows refactorings, its parser fails all the time. On the other hand, there's no need to comment on the fact that Eclipse is memory-hungry. $\endgroup$ – astrojuanlu Jan 19 '16 at 10:17 Fortran is optimized for array/matrix computations and is a thorough pain to work with for any type of text parsing. C and C++ may not match up with Fortran in numerical computing (it's close),but I find it much easier to process text and organize data (i.e. custom data structures) with C/C++. As others have mentioned, don't count out dynamic interpreted languages (Python et al). They may not offer the face-melting speed of Fortan up front, but they allow you to focus more on solving your computational problem than all the details of implementation. Often you can implement a solution in Python, and if the performance is unacceptable, do some profiling, identify the problem areas, and either optimize that code using Cython or re-implement the entire program in a compiled language. Once you have the problem-solving logic fleshed out, the rest is just implementation and, with a good understanding of computing fundamentals, should be straightforward to represent in any variety of programming languages. Daniel StandageDaniel Standage $\begingroup$ That's right. For text parsing I also use Python. $\endgroup$ – Ondřej Čertík Dec 13 '11 at 6:27 $\begingroup$ You can also implement part of a Python script in a compiled language e.g. C++ and hook it in. E.g. Boost Python, Swig etc. $\endgroup$ – Faheem Mitha Dec 13 '11 at 8:05 I'm currently working at one of the national labs. Most of the folks around me are mechanical engineers. Chatting with some of the folks in the HPC groups, they're doing mostly Linux and mostly C++. The group I'm currently in does mostly desktop applications and we use Windows and in descending order: C#, FORTRAN, Python, VBA and VB (6, not .NET). Some of the simulation engines we use were written at other national labs in FORTRAN. TangurenaTangurena Sorry for digging up an old thread but it seems that even in 2015, Fortran is being used a lot. I just came across this (alternate link) list which basically is a list of 13 codes approved by DOE's OCLF facility to run on the 300-petaFLOPS Summit machine which will be made available to researchers in 2018. I tried to find the main language used for the code (based on a quick google search) and here is what I found: XGC Fortran SPECFEM Fortran ACME Fortran (Bunch of climate codes) DIRAC Fortran (Mostly) FLASH Fortran GTC Fortran HACC C/C++ LS-DALTON Fortran (some C) NAMD C/C++ NUCCOR Fortran NWCHEM Fortran QMCPACK C++ RAPTOR Fortran So out of 13 codes, at least 10 (based on my quick search) appear to be written in Fortran. Not bad for a 50 year old language. NOTE: I am well aware that language comparisons are useless but given the number of folks (specially C++ users) that bad-mouth Fortran, I thought it might be worthwhile to mention it. stalistali $\begingroup$ I disagree, because my experience at the national labs has, if anything, been the opposite. Most of the new projects I see at Lawrence Livermore are written in C++, and most of the new (or actively maintained) state-of-the-art open-source libraries in ODE solvers, FEM discretizations, and general-purpose scientific computing libraries seem to be in C or C++. Fortran seems to be mainly used in projects that use existing/legacy libraries; I don't see a lot of big, new projects using Fortran, independent of what I think about the language. $\endgroup$ – Geoff Oxberry Apr 17 '15 at 5:32 $\begingroup$ Some density functional theory codes also written in Fortran include VASP and CASTEP, though as @GeoffOxberry points out, new projects do perhaps tend towards C++. $\endgroup$ – dr.blochwave Apr 20 '15 at 9:44 $\begingroup$ @blochwave As you can read in the link, the projects are for a new machine (with accelerators etc.) that will be online in 2018. So its not like they take a 25 year code and compile it, hoping to run with at good performance. I am quite sure large parts of the codes in the above list have or are been rewritten, as in new code. A number of "new" climate codes are in Fortran as well and used by many agencies in a number of countries. $\endgroup$ – stali Apr 20 '15 at 11:43 What Jack P. I think is trying to say is that you should mix and match. A good piece of software is carefully layered. Different layers may map more naturally, or efficiently, to different languages. You should choose the most appropriate language for each layer. You should also understand how languages can interoperate, which may affect what language you choose for what layer. A better question is what examples of excellently designed software are out there that are worth studying to learn about how to design layered software. Robert van de GeijnRobert van de Geijn Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged hpc fortran c++ languages or ask your own question. How much better are Fortran compilers really? Which language should I learn for computational science? Which version of Fortran should I learn? What modern OOP features should a computational scientist use? How should I install a Fortran compiler on a Mac? 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__label__wiki	0.726376	0.726376	Multi-JUNO Award Nominees Canadian World Collective Sultans of String Send Special Birthday Wish to Neil Young by way of “Heart of Gold” Posted on November 12 by Scully Love Promo TORONTO — November 12, 2019 — To celebrate Neil Young’s birthday, multi-award-winning and New York Times and Billboard Magazine charting Canadian world music collective Sultans of String could have gone with the classic well-wisher tune. Instead, the Internationally critically acclaimed five-piece have released their live rendition of Young’s 1972 classic, “Heart of Gold” — available now! Sultans of String are currently marking their 12th year with an extensive national tour and, additionally, the release of their forthcoming album — their seventh and most historic to date, Refuge (Spring 2020). While not on the album, the Neil Young cover lands on Neil Young’s birthday — today — as a fitting tribute to both the iconic artist, and the song’s full-circle meaning for Sultans of String co-founder Chris McKhool, in particular. “‘Heart of Gold’ has a lot of meaning to me personally,” McKhool shares of the track. “For context, I grew up in a ‘classical music-loving’ house; my mother was a piano teacher and all the kids from the neighbourhood would come to our living room for lessons. My first instrument was a classical violin which was amazing for ear training. I was even in a string orchestra called the National Capital String Academy, and I loved it. “But by the time I was a teenager, violin was kind of a ‘square’ instrument,” he continues. “When I got to high school, I had learned enough about music already that I could teach myself how to play guitar. I bought my first steel string guitar from Steve’s Music in my hometown of Ottawa — a plywood model by Yamaha! “Neil Young’s ‘Heart of Gold’ was the very first song I learned on it.” At the time McKhool worked as a short-order cook at a place on Holland Avenue — TJ’s Speakeasy Café. “It had a great open stage night,” he recalls. “I saw some amazing Ottawa folk performers there. “One night during my shift at TJ’s, I came out from the back and played ‘Heart of Gold.’ I didn’t have enough money for a guitar strap so I was just kind of clutching the guitar under my arm as I strummed away. I was so nervous in my first public singing/playing appearance that my arms were trembling a little bit, and halfway through the song I literally dropped the guitar. The crowd went wild with applause! “So, I decided that was a good place to leave it. They all knew and loved me at TJ’s — it was a very supportive place. But I slinked away back to the kitchen and practiced a lot more before I tried that again. “Now I play violin in this band, but I still own that old Yamaha guitar and love singing this song! I hope Neil gets a chance to hear this — a birthday present from me and Sultans of String!” Sultans of String are McKhool (has collaborated with Richard Bona, Béla Fleck), Kevin Laliberté (Jesse Cook), Drew Birston (Chantal Kreviazuk), Eddie Paton, and Rosendo Chendy Leon (Alex Cuba). Together, their musical synergy strikes inimitable, explaining their three JUNO Award nominations, four Canadian Folk Music Awards, plus many more, as well as International touring at notable venues (including JUNOFest, Glasgow’s Celtic Connections, NYC’s Birdland, and selling out Koerner Hall several times over), and appearances on BBC, CBC, Irish National Radio, NPR, SiriusXM, and then some. Set for Spring 2020, Refuge is Sultans of String’s seventh and most historic album, and features talent that arrived to Canada and the U.S. as immigrants and refugees — many of whom are GRAMMY and JUNO Award winners as well. “Heart of Gold” is available now. https://orcd.co/heartofgoldlive // ABOUT SULTANS OF STRING Since releasing their debut album Luna in 2007, Sultans of String have continually strived to make each chart-topping album more original and meaningful than the last. That includes working with an orchestra (2013’s Symphony), teaming with Pakistani sitarist Anwar Khurshid (2015’s Subcontinental Drift) and even crafting a world-music holiday album (2017’s Christmas Caravan), which landed them on the Billboard charts and the New York Times. Their ambition and work ethic have garnered them multiple awards and accolades, including three JUNO Award nominations, first place in the International Songwriting Competition (out of 15,000 entries), three Canadian Folk Music Awards, and countless other honours. Their live resumé is similarly stellar. Equally at home in a concert hall, jazz club or festival setting, the Sultans have gigged at the legendary club Birdland in New York, the renowned Celtic Connections Festival in the U.K. and the San Jose Jazz Festival. They have performed with symphonies across Canada and the U.S., and played live on BBC TV, Irish National Radio, World Cafe and SiriusXM in Washington. // TOUR: November 23 @ Fergus Grand Theatre, Fergus ON November 28 @ Banff Centre for the Arts, Banff AB Christmas Caravan w/ Guest Rebecca Campbell November 29 @ Fish Creek Concerts, Calgary AB Christmas Caravan w/ Guest Rebecca Campbell November 30 @ Festival Place, Sherwood Park AB Christmas Caravan w/ Guest Rebecca Campbell December 1 @ Beneath the Arch Concerts, Turner Valley AB Christmas Caravan w/ Guest Rebecca Campbell December 5 @ Wolf Performance Hall, London ON Christmas Caravan w/ Guest Rebecca Campbell & Lynn Miles December 6 @ Live Wire Music, Kingston ON Christmas Caravan w/ Guests Rebecca Campbell & Lynn Miles December 8 @ Concert Hall at Victoria Hall, Coburg ON Christmas Caravan December 12 @ Empire Theatre, Belleville ON December 13 @ Sanderson Centre, Brantford ON Christmas Caravan w/ Guests Rebecca Campbell, Donné Roberts & Ken Whiteley December 14 @ Oakville Performing Arts Centre Christmas Caravan w/ Guests Rebecca Campbell, Lynn Miles, Donné Roberts & Ken Whiteley December 15 @ Kingston Road Village Concert Series Christmas Caravan w/ Guests Rebecca Campbell, Lynn Miles, Donné Roberts & Tamar Ilana December 19 @ Shenkman Arts Centre, Ottawa ON Christmas Caravan w/ Guests Rebecca Campbell, Lynn Miles, Kellylee Evans & Kristine St-Pierre // CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards nominees– Producer of the Year 2018 Music featured in the acclaimed film, “Hotel Mumbai” 2017 Billboard World Music Charts — # 6 2017 JUNO nominees – World Music Album of the Year 2017 New York Times Hits List 2017 Billboard World Music Charts — # 15 2016 Canada’s High Commission in London UK presents SOS at Trafalgar Square 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards winners– World Music Group of the Year 2016 Global Music Awards– World Music / Beats 2016 ISC – Honorable Mention 2015 JUNO nominees – Instrumental Album of the Year 2015 TIMA winners – Best World Album 2014 SiriusXM Independent Music Awards Winner- World Group of the Year 2014 IMA Independent Music Award Winner – Instrumental 2013 ISC International Songwriting Competition Winner- Instrumental 2013 Festivals & Events- Performer of The Year 2013 Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for bandleader Chris McKhool 2012 Festivals & Events- Entertainer of The Year 2011 International Acoustic Music Awards Finalist – Instrumental 2011 Independent Music Award 2x Finalist – Instrumental & World Beat Album 2011 ISC International Songwriting Competition 2x Finalist- Instrumental & World Music 2010 JUNO Award Nominees – “Instrumental Album of the Year” 2010 Canadian Independent Music Awards nominees- Favorite World Group 2009 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) First Place – Instrumental 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award triple nominee winning Instrumental Group of the Year also nominated for Ensemble of the Year and Pushing the Boundaries) 2008 International Songwriting Competition Winner (ISC) – Instrumental 2008 Festivals & Events Ontario- Best Variety Act Eric Alper Publicist I Music Commentator I Shameless Idealist www.ThatEricAlper.com Eric@ThatEricAlper.com www.Twitter.com/ThatEricAlper www.Facebook.com/EricAlperPR www.Instagram.com/ThatEricAlper Singer-songwriter David Leask Releases New Music Video for “When You Think No One Loves You” Posted on November 1 by Scully Love Promo Canadian Singer-songwriter David Leask Releases New Music Video for “When You Think No One Loves You” “Six of the best from the award-winning wordsmith…All the songs are superbly crafted and David Leask possesses fine vocal talents.” ~ Maverick Magazine As someone who often struggles with loneliness, when I first watched the new music video for “When You Think No One Loves You” by David Leask from his album Six in 6/8, I was moved to tears. I can’t imagine how this video could NOT touch people emotionally if they take the time to watch it. David Leask and Daryl Burgess have written a really beautiful song and the music video conveys scenarios that most of us are all too familiar with. It shares a very important message that loneliness IS an epidemic and we need to be mindful of that and treat people with kindness and compassion. Please watch and share if the spirit moves you. David Leask: There’s an epidemic of loneliness out there and a large number of people on this planet who at some point in their lives feel unloved. This song and video is for them. I hope it moves you in a way to share it widely and spread some hope around the world. Big thanks to my co-writer Daryl Burgess, producer Justin Abedin, Jonathan Goldsmith on piano & B3 Organ, Quisha Wint on BG vocals, engineer Jeremy Darby for capturing the tracks live off the floor, Chad Carlson for mixing, Peter Moore for mastering, Lee De Lang & the video production folks Big Red Oak for doing such a great job telling the story including, Producer: Will Murphy; Director: Alistair Simpson; Production Manager: Tejasvi Bhalla; DoP: Tyson Burger; Gaffer: Nikita Brusnitsyn; Production Designer: Eunice Hung; Art Director: Alexandra Hutton; Production Assistant: Ernesto Travieso and the actors, Teenager: Janet Tung; Elderly man: Daniel Coo; Single mother: Marta Pozniakowski: Child: August Pozniakowski Finally, special thanks to FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters for their generous support to help make this video possible. “the 6/8 time signature..underpins six beautifully mature songs, naturally & ingeniously” Rock n’ Reel Magazine – 4 STARS for “Six in 6/8” “Indescribable is top down, hot day on the highway Nashville Music, with Leask’s vocal a masterclass in emotional major league Rock. Caught In The Tide and When You Think No One Loves You feature that voice, in Prog mode against squalling guitars or gutsy soulful like a Mark Cohen or Liam O Maonlai from The Hothouse Flowers, but always interesting.” Northern Sky Magazine – 4 STARS for “Six in 6/8” Connect with David Leask at www.davidleask.com or on: 3X JUNO NOMINEES/3X CFMA WINNERS SULTANS OF STRING’S new single The Power of the Land out TODAY! Posted on October 25 by Scully Love Promo 3X JUNO NOMINEES/3X CFMA WINNERS SULTANS OF STRING’S new single The Power of the Land out on October 25, 2019, ON MCKHOOL/CEN/THE ORCHARD, A DIVISION OF SONY MUSIC Sultans of String – The Power of the Land Available now here: https://smarturl.it/PoweroftheLand Artist: Sultans of String Song: The Power of the Land (feat. Duke Redbird & Twin Flames) Upcoming Album: Refuge “Energetic and exciting music fest from a band with talent to burn… the very epitome of world music: no boundaries, no rules!” – Maverick Music Magazine NY Times and BILLBOARD charting band Sultans of String are releasing their new single on October 25, 2019. Entitled The Power of the Land, it features Ojibway Elder Dr. Duke Redbird and Indigenous artists Twin Flames. Sultans of String are 3x JUNO Award nominees (Canada’s Grammys) and 4x Canadian Folk Music Award winners. They recently celebrated their 10th anniversary as a band, criss-crossing North America and UK, and performing at many taste-making forums such as JUNOFest, Celtic Connections in Glasgow, Birdland in NYC, and California’s hip music scene, including the San Jose Jazz Festival. They have sold out Koerner Hall three times (Toronto’s Carnegie Hall) and performed with Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton Symphony Orchestras. Sultans of String were recently recorded live on BBC TV, Irish National Radio, and internationally syndicated shows including SiriusXM in Washington DC. At the core of the band’s sound is Chris McKhool’s (Jesse Cook, Pavlo) bold and fiery fiddle, melded seamlessly with founding guitarist Kevin Laliberté’s (Jesse Cook) rumba rhythm- together their musical synergy created Sultans of String’s signature sound – the intimate and playful relationship between violin and guitar. Added to this rich foundation are bass master Drew Birston (Chantal Kreviazuk), guitar wizard Eddie Paton, and Cuban percussion master Rosendo Chendy Leon (Alex Cuba). This collaborative single The Power of the Land, with lyrics by Duke Redbird and music by Sultans of String band, will be part of a larger upcoming album entitled REFUGE to be released in 2020, featuring incredible talents from the USA/Canada, many of whom arrived as recent immigrants and refugees. We feel it is important to highlight the extraordinary contributions of those that have arrived here from around the globe, as well as global talents that have been ambassadors for peace. Each one of us has a remarkable story to tell, and we are excited to share the beauty of these collaborations with you, featuring special guests from First Nations, Turkey, Somalia, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Greece, Syria, Mexico, Portugal, Cuba, and Sudan. Refuge’s potent and poetic single The Power of the Land features the interwoven vocals of Indigenous spoken-word artist Duke Redbird and married Ottawa folk duo Twin Flames. “I actually heard Duke recite that poem years ago,” McKhool says. “I was so moved that I introduced myself to him after the performance and said, ‘Have you ever thought about putting this to music?'” Fast-forward three years, to the day when McKhool realized he had finally written the right backdrop for Redbird’s stirring words. “It was just one of those beautiful moments where I realized those lyrics might work perfectly.” This single is co-produced by the multiple award-winning team of bandleader Chris McKhool and John “Beetle” Bailey. The beds were recorded on First Nations land at the Indigenous-owned Jukasa Studios. Founded by Ohsweken’s, Kenneth Hill & Jerry Montour, Jukasa Studios is a multi-million dollar studio created for world-class and developing artists to make music in surroundings rich in spirit and tradition. The legendary 8072 G Series Vintage Analog Console which spent 12 years of its life in studio 3 at Abbey Road Studios in London England, was purchased and moved to Jukasa Studios in 2009. Overdubs and mixing were done at The Drive Shed with John “Beetle” Bailey and mastering by Harry Hess at HBomb Mastering. “It seems that Sultans of String can’t get out of bed at the moment without finding themselves nominated for one award or another. In a word: Magnificent!” – Rock n Reel – UK Music Magazine 5* review TEAM: We are working with an amazing team to promote this single/tour US Agent: Kevin Peters, GL Berg US Management: Dave Wilkes US Radio: Max Horowitz, Crossover Media CDN PR: That Eric Alper CDN Management/Booking: LW Communications Social Media: Scully Love Promo BAND: Sultans of String Chris McKhool – LEBANON / CAN Kevin Laliberte – CAN Eddie Paton – CAN Drew Birston – CAN Rosendo Chendy Leon – CUBA / CAN Extraordinary special guests on REFUGE include Grammy and JUNO Award winners: Béla Fleck – USA Edmar Castaneda – COLOMBIA / USA Ifrah Mansour – SOMALIA / USA Imad Al Taha – IRAQ / USA Yasmin Levy – ISRAEL Gundem Yayli Grubu – TURKEY Ahmed Moneka – IRAQ / CAN Amir Amiri – IRAN / CAN Anh Phung – VIETNAM / CAN Anwar Khurshid – PAKISTAN / CAN Donné Roberts – MADAGASCAR / CAN Demetrios Petsalakis – GREECE / CAN Duke Redbird – OJIBWE ELDER / CAN Fethi Nadjem – ALGERIA / CAN Majd Sukar – SYRIA / CAN Marito Marques – PORTUGAL / CAN Matias Recharte – PERU / CAN Michel DeQuevedo – MEXICO / CAN Nagmeh Faramand – IRAN / CAN Ravi Naimpally – INDIA / CAN Robi Botos – HUNGARY / CAN Sammy Figueroa – PUERTO RICO / USA Selcuk Suna – TURKEY / CAN Twin Flames – INDIGENOUS / CAN Waleed Abdulhamid – SUDAN / CAN YOUTUBE EPK https://youtu.be/fnog2CowXqQ INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN https://igg.me/at/sultans http://www.sultansofstring.com http://twitter.com/sultansofstring https://www.facebook.com/sultansofstring http://www.instagram.com/sultansofstring Canada – Fontana North USA – C.E.N. (SONY/Red) UK/EUROPE – Proper Distribution UPCOMING TOURING PLANS: 01 Nov 2019 – Warren, PA (US) – Struthers Library Theatre 02 Nov 2019 – Stroudsburg, PA (US) – Chester Concerts 04 Nov 2019 – Durham, NC (US) – ArtsMarket Official Showcase / Showcase A6 08 Nov 2019 – Toronto, ON (CA) – OMEA Showcase / Quartet 23 Nov 2019 – Fergus, ON (CA) – Fergus Grand Theatre 28 Nov 2019 – Banff, AB (CA) Christmas Caravan – Banff Centre for the Arts / with special guest vocalist Rebecca Campbell 29 Nov 2019 – Calgary, AB (CA) Christmas Caravan – Fish Creek Concerts / w/ special guest vocalist Rebecca Campbell 30 Nov 2019 – Sherwood Park, AB (CA) Christmas Caravan – Festival Place / w/ special guest vocalist Rebecca Campbell 01 Dec 2019 – Turner Valley, AB (CA) Christmas Caravan – Beneath The Arch Concerts / w/ special guest Rebecca Campbell 05 Dec 2019 – London, ON (CA) Christmas Caravan – Wolf Performance Hall / w/ special guest vocalist Rebecca Campbell 06 Dec 2019 – Kingston, ON (CA) Christmas Caravan – Live Wire Music / Double bill– 1st show w/ special guests Rebecca Campbell & Lynn Miles; 2nd show featuring Lynn Miles 07 Dec 2019 – Oswego, NY (US) Christmas Caravan – Oswego Music Hall / w/ special guest vocalist Rebecca Campbell 08 Dec 2019 – Cobourg, ON (CA) Christmas Caravan – Concert Hall at Victoria Hall / pres. by Les AMIS Concerts & The Loft 13 Dec 2019 – Brantford, ON (CA) Christmas Caravan – Sanderson Centre / w/ special guests Rebecca Campbell, Donné Roberts, Ken Whiteley 14 Dec 2019 – Oakville, ON (CA) Christmas Caravan – Oakville Performing Arts Centre / w/ special guests Rebecca Campbell, Lynn Miles, Donné Roberts, Ken Whiteley 15 Dec 2019 – Toronto, (CA) Christmas Caravan – Kingston Road Village Concert Series / w/ special guests Rebecca Campbell, Lynn Miles, Donné Roberts, Tamar Ilana 19 Dec 2019 – Ottawa, ON (CA) Christmas Caravan – Shenkman Arts Centre / w/ special guests Rebecca Campbell, Lynn Miles, Kellylee Evans, Kristine St-Pierre 20 Dec 2019 – Nelson, NY (US) Christmas Caravan – Nelson Odeon / w/ guest Campbell, at Catherine Cummings Theatre 21 Dec 2019 – Saratoga Springs, NY (US) Christmas Caravan – Caffe Lena – by invitation only – become a Caffe Lena member today! 08 Feb 2020 – Mississauga, ON (CA) Symphony show – Living Arts Centre / w/ Mississauga Symphony Orchestra 07 Mar 2020 – Cobalt, ON (CA) – Classic Theatre / Quartet 19 Mar 2020 – Ely, MN (US) – Mesaba Concert Assn @ Washington Auditorium / 20 Mar 2020 – Thief River Falls, MN (US) – Thief River Falls Concerts / – Lincoln H.S. Auditorium 22 Mar 2020 – Redwood Falls, MN (US) – Estebo Performing Arts Center / 24 Mar 2020 – Dixon, IL (US) – Historic Dixon Theater / 27 Mar 2020 Concordia, KS (US) – Brown Grand Theatre / 28 Mar 2020 – Pratt, KS (US) – Pratt Community Concerts @ Carpenter Auditorium / 29 Mar 2020 – Lamar, CO (US) – SouthWest Colorado Concerts / Trio – Lamar High School Auditorium 30 Mar 2020 – Columbus, NE (US) – Nantkes Performing Arts Center / 31 Mar 2020 – Rapid City, SD (US) – Rushmore Plaza Civic Center / 02 Apr 2020 – Anaconda, MT (US) – Washoe Theatre / 21 Apr 2020 – Burlington, IA (US) – Burlington Memorial Auditorium / Quartet 02 May 2020 – Gravenhurst, ON (CA) – Gravenhurst Opera House / Quartet RECENT AWARDS: 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards– Producer of the Year nomination for McKhool 2017 Billboard World Music Charts – Christmas Caravan CD hits #6 2017 Canadian Nielsen World Music Charts – Christmas Caravan CD hits #3 2017 Folk Music Ontario- Songwriting Award for “Sing For Kwanzaa” from Christmas Caravan 2017 Folk Music Ontario- Songwriting Award for “Road to Kfarmishki” 2017 ISC International Songwriting Competition- World category – “Sing For Kwanzaa” 2017 JUNO Award Nominees for “World Music Album of the Year” – Subcontinental Drift 2017 Billboard World Music Charts – Subcontinental Drift CD hits #15 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards– World Music Group of the Year 2015 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) – Subcontinental Drift 2015 JUNO Award Nominees for “Instrumental Album of the Year” – Symphony! 2015 Toronto Independent Music Award – World Music 2014 IMA Independent Music Award Winner – Instrumental Song – “Josie” 2014 IMA Independent Music Vox Pop Award – Music Producer – Symphony! -Chris McKhool 2013 ISC International Songwriting Competition- Instrumental category – “Monti’s Revenge” 2013 Folk Music Ontario- Songwriting Award for “Monti’s Revenge” 2013 SiriusXM Canadian Indie Awards Nominee for World Group of the Year 2012 Canadian Folk Music Awards nominees – Instrumental Group & Pushing the Boundaries 2012 Canadian Folk Music Award nominee- Producer of the Year for Chris McKhool 2012 Folk Music Ontario- Songs From the Heart Winner 2011 Ontario Contact – Artist of the Year 2011 Independent Music Award 2x Finalist – Instrumental Album & World Beat Album – Yalla Yalla! 2011 ISC International Songwriting Competition 2x Finalist- Instrumental & World Music categories 2010 JUNO Award Nominees for “Instrumental Album of the Year” – Yalla Yalla! 2010 Canadian Independent Music Awards nominees- Favourite World Artist/Group 2009 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) First Place Winners – Instrumental 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award triple nominee winning Instrumental Group of the Year (also nominated for Ensemble of the Year and Pushing the Boundaries) 2009 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Award 2x Winner- Best Toronto World CD & Artist of the Year 2008 Canadian Independent Music Awards Finalists- Favourite World Music Band 2008 International Independent Music Awards Finalists- Best World Fusion Song 2007 Musique du Monde Award 2007 Canadian Folk Music Award nominees – Best Instrumentalist Group 2007 Ontario Independent Music Award winner- Best Song & Best Instrumental 2007 Toronto Independent Music Award nominees – World Music Category This recording was produced with the support of the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council. We would like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario, and Canada Council for the Arts. Ilona Pal’s Americana Single “A Farm In Indiana” Pays Tribute to James Dean’s Hometown Posted on February 8 by Scully Love Promo “What you have written, and written well, obviously came from the heart and, for me,“A Farm in Indiana” has that same haunting quality as Willie Nelson’s “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain”. And it’s not because it’s about James Dean, it’s just a great song. I have now listened to it repeatedly and I don’t tire of hearing it.” — Jim Hayes Ilona Pal has travelled the rails between Montreal and Ottawa many times over, but in November of 2017, that train ride, and a movie about friendship, love and loss inspired a song that gave her wings to fly. The movie was the 2015 feature film “Life”: the story of photographer Dennis Stock’s historic 1955 photo shoot of iconic actor James Dean in Fairmount, Indiana, for that still famous spread in Life Magazine. “The song was a gift,” says Ilona. “I wasn’t looking to write a song about James Dean that day, the song was looking for me.” But when the last frame of the film faded to black and the words ‘James Dean died 6 months later’ appeared on the screen, she felt a wave of emotion well up in her chest. That wave soon reached her creative spirit, and all at once, most of the lyrics and melody that would become A Farm In Indiana were born. Pal, an insightful singer-songwriter from Montreal, first emerged as an independent Canadian New Country artist with her debut single, Hold On Heart, and self-titled album. She landed a spot on the roster at Peter Asher Management in LA, alongside such notable artists as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. French recordings of her songs have ranked #1 in Quebec and received ADISQ award nominations. Film credits include the closing theme song for Time At The Top (Showtime, HBO). Produced by Les Cooper (The Good Lovelies, Jill Barber, Andy Stochansky, Craig Cardiff, Meaghan Smith, Madison Violet and David Myles, among others.), a Juno award-winning producer, Les is a songwriter, arranger and multi-instrumentalist, whose arrangements have frequently been compared to those of past greats such as Nelson Riddle and Duke Ellington, earning him a reputation as a composer with a classic and timeless sound. A Farm in Indiana is their first collaborative writing effort. Les brought in the magnificent Drew Jurecka to play violin. His soaring emotional solo was a first take, and captured the essence of the song beautifully. His passionate playing conjures up images of love and loss, as well as the sweetness of home and longing to be there. Stylistically, the down-home feel evokes genuine feelings of comfort. The solo is the heart of the arrangement, which features Cooper on guitar, lap steel and banjo, rounding out the ‘Americana’ folk tune. “The train had a huge influence on this song. It was born on a train, inspired by a train ride when at the age of nine, James Dean brought his mother’s remains back to Fairmount, Indiana from LA, and it was the train that took me to Les in Toronto to produce the song,” mused Pal. “One thing I knew for sure was that the train had to be represented in the rhythm of the song.” Pal then contacted the Main Street Fairmount organization in Indiana to propose a partnership. She would attach their fundraising initiative to her music video to aid the town of Fairmount in its ongoing effort towards the restoration and preservation of James Dean’s hometown. This was a complete leap of faith on their behalf, but the proposal was met with incredible enthusiasm and excitement, and soon, plans for a performance at the annual James Dean Festival in September were also underway. “The highlight of making this connection for me was the day I called Marcus Winslow,” says Pal. Winslow, James Dean’s cousin, was like a little brother to him. To this day, he lives on the farm that both inspired the song and figures prominently in the photos of Dean from 1955. So, on a lovely summer afternoon, she called Marcus and told him all about the song. “He’s a gracious man of few words. He listened intently as I explained what I was trying to do,” Ilona recalls. It all seemed to come full circle as she recited the lyrics to him. The song had ultimately ‘come home’, to the place of its inspiration—the dream of every songwriter. In September 2018, Ilona performed A Farm in Indiana at the James Dean Festival in Fairmount, Indiana. Appearing on the Main Street stage and at the James Dean memorial service at the Back Creek Friends Church, a huge privilege and honour! According to Ilona, “this song has legs and it’s moving on a mission unto itself.” She’s just very grateful to be along for the journey and happy the song chose her. Today would have been James Dean’s 88th birthday. www.ilonapal.com Critically Acclaimed Blues-Rock Guitarist, Songwriter and Vocalist Jim Allchin Announces Prime Blues, His Newest LP, for Release September 21, 2018 Produced by Grammy and Blues Music Award Winner Tom Hambridge and featuring a team of veteran studio and touring professionals including special guests Bobby Rush and Mike Zito SEATTLE, WA, September 12, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ — Jim Allchin, American guitarist, philanthropist, and a former software executive, is releasing his fourth widely distributed contemporary blues album: Prime Blues. Prime Blues was produced by Producer and Grammy®, ASCAP and Blues Music Award winner Tom Hambridge, whose production credits include: Buddy Guy, Marcia Ball, Susan Tedeschi and James Cotton, among many others. Prime Blues features 14 new tracks performed by an all-star group of musicians including: bassist Glenn Worf, rhythm guitarists Rob McNelley, Bob Britt and Kenny Greenburg, keyboardist Kevin McKendree, drummer Tom Hambridge, vocalist Mycle Wastman, The Memphis Horns and special guest vocalists Grammy-winner Bobby Rush, and Blues Award winner Mike Zito. Hambridge stated: “I’m so very proud of this major step forward in Jim’s journey as a Bluesman. We had an absolute blast co-writing some of the songs, planning and recording Prime Blues and we’re anxious for blues fans around the globe to hear these incredible tunes and performances.” Featured in Apple Music and receiving wide critical acclaim, Allchin’s last LP, Decisions, topped Contemporary Blues and Blues Rock charts for months and was named a Top 20 Blues Rock Album of 2017 by the venerable Roots Music Report (RMR), the number one independent music chart in the world. RMR compiles radio airplay data from radio stations around the globe that play Roots Music and is widely considered a real-time industry barometer. The reviewers said: • “Decisions is Jim Allchin’s best release to date!” Blues Bytes Review • “Lovers of modern blues need to check him out.” Norman Darwen, Blues in the South Review • “If you decide to hear some great music, here it is!” Smoky Mountain Blues Society • “Allchin flat out rips!” Rick Bowen, NW Blues Allchin added: “The title Prime Blues refers to both my love of the blues as well as my love of mathematics. Prime Blues is more concentrated blues than my past albums and at the same time more diverse in terms of style, guitar technique, and guitar tone. Each song tells a story – about an experience, life observation, or my life philosophy in general. I hope you find some of these songs just flat out fun. And about that mathematics reference? Study the grill cloth on the front cover and let us know what you see.” Prime Blues is widely available from iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and the official website, jimallchin.com for digital downloads and CDs. Founded in 2013, Artisanship Music Nashville is a multimedia production, marketing and distribution company dedicated to uncommonly great music and the artists who love to create and perform for audiences around the globe. We work with both well-established and emerging artists from concept to launch on their musical, entertainment and educational endeavors. Artisanship Music is a proud member of the Americana Music Association, The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, NSAI and ASCAP. Sultans of String Celebrate Lyric Inclusivity of O Canada with a New Video & Recording Posted on February 11, 2018 by Scully Love Promo In January 2018, legislation was passed to make an important change in the English-language version of Canada’s national anthem O Canada. The line “True patriot love in all thy sons command” was replaced with “True patriot love in all of us command” to ensure gender parity. This is an important step towards recognizing and including all Canadians in our national anthem. 3x JUNO Award nominees/CFMA winners Sultans of String are celebrating this change with a new video and recording! As bandleader Chris McKhool explains, music is a perfect medium for uniting people for social justice: “What I really love about music is its ability to bring together people and cultures in a way that emulates what we love to see in the world, creating collaborations that break down the barriers that divide us, helping us to see our common humanity, and providing a model for peace. So we went into the streets of Toronto and invited people to write a message on our ‘Peace Kite’, and then flew it to spread the message of inclusion and peace across the country. Making this video revealed the tremendous generosity and goodwill of regular Canadians, and the gratitude and pride we all feel about our country. It also reminded us of Canada’s important reputation as a peacekeeping nation, and a haven to which people from around the world find freedom from persecution and war.” For a musician whose career has been dedicated to bridging cultures through song, these themes are particularly meaningful. McKhool, whose name would have been spelled Makhoul in Kfarmishki, Lebanon, where his ancestors are from, loves being able to write and perform music with people from around the world who share a common vision. This production is another in an ongoing collaboration with award-winning Pakistani Canadian sitar player Anwar Khurshid. “He’s become a great musical and personal friend”, says McKhool. “Together we started writing songs about the freedom and equality we personally experience living here in Canada, and about our hope of creating a better world for all.” We welcome individuals and schools to download and use our MP3s royalty-free. You can find them here: http://sultansofstring.com/2018/02/o-canada/ English version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q_cwkqa14Cg Bilingual version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PLOAYoT4X-Q Sultans of String: Chris McKhool – violin Kevin Laliberte – guitar Drew Birston – bass Rosendo ‘Chendy’ Leon – percussion Featuring special guests: Anwar Khurshid – sitar Rebecca Campbell – vocals Ravi Naimpally – tabla Choir – Amoy Levy, Ciceal Levy, Adrienne McKenzie, Camille Harrison, Nevon Sinclair, Danah Martin Produced by Chris McKhool Engineered, mixed, mastered by John ‘Beetle’ Bailey Videography by Jake Roels Flag pattern by Gabriel Oliveira www.sultansofstring.com www.facebook.com/sultansofstring twitter.com/sultansofstring For more info, and to invite Chris McKhool and Sultans of String for presentations, please contact: Lisa Weitz 416-624-3466 (office) • 416-846-6877 (cell) lw@lwcommunications.ca The Bombadils Release “The Fountain” Official Video Posted on July 7, 2017 by Scully Love Promo Today’s the day! Borealis Records recording artists, The Bombadils, are so excited to share this video for their song, “The Fountain” from their album New Shoes! Written by Sarah Frank and Alan Mackie about summer travels and adventure, the video came together last summer and fall, featuring shots of Montreal, Quebec, and St John’s, Newfoundland. It’s a dreamy display of fountains and mountains, cool old buildings, fish, birds, and other summertime delights, all wondrously captured by Nasuna Stuart-Ulin. Although The Bombadils made the video long before they had any plans to move to Halifax, it’s interesting that the locations that Nasuna filmed create a parallel to their recent move from Montreal to the east coast. Looks like Nasuna was one step ahead of them! Video ~ Nasuna Stuart-Ulin Audio ~ James Perrella & Julia Graff Songwriting ~ Sarah Frank & Alan Mackie (aka Berty Lancaster) Band ~ The Bombadils (Sarah Frank on fiddle and vocals, Luke Fraser on guitar and vocals) Big thank you to Borealis Records and The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings (FACTOR) for making this possible. New Shoes available through Borealis Records, iTunes, and Spotify. Juno Nomination for Maria Dunn for Traditional Roots Album of the Year Posted on February 7, 2017 by Scully Love Promo Today, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) together with CTV announced this year’s Juno nominees. Maria Dunn is thrilled to receive a nomination in the Traditional Roots Album of the Year category for her sixth independent recording Gathering (released April 2016). This is Maria’s second nomination for a Juno Award. In 2002, she received a nomination for her sophomore album For A Song. The Juno Awards will be presented in Ottawa and televised by CTV on Sunday, April 2nd. To learn more about the Juno Awards, visit www.junoawards.ca. Maria Dunn: I’m delighted and honoured to have Gathering recognized with a Juno nomination. Thank you to producer Shannon Johnson, engineer Jerry Woolsey, and a stellar group of musicians for helping me present my songs to the world. I’m also very grateful to the countless advocates for social justice, local and global, who inspired so many of these songs with their persistence, hope, courage and love. Maria’s music has received critical acclaim over the years, both at home and abroad. Recently, she won the top Edmonton Music Prize for Gathering. Her song “Malala” (inspired by Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Malala Yousafzai) also recently won a 2016 Independent Music Award in the Social Action Song category. On February 18 (7 pm), the Maria Dunn Trio will perform an Official Showcase at the 2017 Folk Alliance International Conference, Benton’s (20th Floor) in Kansas City, MO. Gathering highlights stories of love—not songs of romantic love, but songs of family, community, humanity and the love that connects us and fires our actions to make the world a better place. Recorded at DanLyn Studios in Sherwood Park (Alberta) with producer Shannon Johnson (Juno award winner with The McDades for 2007’s Bloom), Gathering continues to expand Maria’s musical palate with performances from Sufi singer Karim Gillani and jazz saxophonist Jeremiah McDade. Guest musicians: Eric Breton (percussion), Karim Gillani (guest vocal), Shannon Johnson (violin), Ojas Joshi (tabla, percussion), Jeremiah McDade (saxophone, bansuri, whistles, guitar), Solon McDade (upright bass) and Asani (singers Debbie Houle, Sarah Pocklington and Terry Morrison). Further contributions on song arrangements by Solon McDade and Jeremiah McDade. The 11 songs on Gathering range from “Malala”, a buoyant call to action inspired by Malala Yousafzai, to “When I Was Young”, a flowing old-time ballad inspired by Alberta indigenous leader Dorothy McDonald-Hyde. “How I Live” shares the quiet courage of families supporting their children with disabilities, while “When The Grandmothers Meet” celebrates women across the globe, with its exuberant vocals and joyful horn lines. The recording finishes with “Music In The Meadow”, a bluesy bow-driven wordplay on the wonder of the Rocky Mountains. Thank you to the following for supporting this recording project: The Province of Alberta through Alberta Foundation for the Arts, The Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton. Sat March 4 – Fundraising Concert for “Huron Out of the Cold” Project Goderich, ON http://www.lakeshoreuc.org Thursday, March 9 – Maria Dunn, Si Kahn, Joe Jencks Triple Bill Golden Link Folk Singing Society (Penfield NY) http://www.goldenlink.org/ Fri Mar 10 – Maria Dunn, Si Kahn, Joe Jencks Triple Bill Old Songs Concert Series (Voorheesville, NY) http://oldsongs.org Sat Mar 11 – Maria Dunn, Si Kahn, Joe Jencks Triple Bill Walkabout Clearwater Concerts (White Plains, NY) http://www.walkaboutclearwater.org/music/coffeehouse.php Sun Mar 12 – Maria Dunn, Si Kahn, Joe Jencks Triple Bill Valley Folk Club (Corning, NY) www.valleyfolk.org Fri Mar 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Maria Dunn Concert followed by Irish Ceili Castleton Town Hall (Castleton, ON) http://themillatpipercreek.ca/arts-and-heritage-centre/ Sat Apr 22 – Maria Dunn Trio (with Shannon Johnson, Jeremiah McDade) Northern Lights Folk Club (Edmonton, AB) http://www.northernlightsfc.ca To set-up interviews and/or for more information, contact: Marlene D’Aoust \| Ph: (403) 455-3175 \| email: mdaoust@shaw.ca Artist: Distant Whisper Music · PO Box 4463, Edmonton, AB CANADA T6E 4T5 · (780) 430-8560 · http://www.mariadunn.com Publicity & Promotion: Free Expression · #92, 1845 Lysander Cr. SE, Calgary, AB Canada · T2C 1X9 · email: mdaoust@shaw.ca · (403) 455-3175 CD Distribution: Outside Music · (416) 461-0655 · http://www.outside-music.com Sultans of String Garner JUNO Nomination for World Music Album of the Year Canada’s genre-bending string slingers SULTANS OF STRING garner 2017 JUNO nomination for World Music Album of the Year for their feast of raucous reels, ragas ‘n’ rumbas, SUBCONTINENTAL DRIFT [Toronto ON] Canada’s genre-bending string slingers SULTANS OF STRING garner a JUNO nomination for World Music Album of the Year at the celebratory Junos Press Conference for their feast of raucous reels ragas ‘n’ rumbas, Subcontinental Drift, featuring special guest/sitar master Anwar Khurshid (Oscar-winning Life of Pi). “We are honoured to receive this JUNO nomination for our new album! We could not have made this recording without the support of the whole Canadian roots community, and our special collaboration with Anwar,” states bandleader/violinist Chris McKhool. He adds, “there is something magical about joining world music rhythms that we often play, but with pop sensibilities and forms and lengths, and blending that with the music of the East.” Yet, Subcontinental Drift is more than a genre-hopping passport. It is a musical promise that embraces differences while finding common ground across culture, land, and time. “Together we started writing songs about freedom and equality, and our hope of creating a better world. I feel in some way that these songs reflect our own personal hopes and journeys towards finding a world peace. This is a message that is needed more than ever at this time.” The award nomination comes on the heels of the band’s whirlwind North American and UK Subcontinental Drift tours, including a special appearance organized by the High Commission at London’s Trafalgar Square. Distributed by Fontana North in Canada, the album hit #1 in Canada on Earshot’s international charts, top 10 on the American CMJ charts and top 15 on Billboard’s World Music charts in the U.S. It also got picked up for distribution in the U.S. by CEN/SONY and by Proper in Europe. The band has been on the road non-stop and will make their debut in The Netherlands and mainland Europe this summer. Sultans of String are celebrating their 10th anniversary as a band, criss-crossing North America and performing at many taste-making forums such as JUNOFest, legendary jazz club Birdland in NYC, and California’s hip music scene, including the San Jose Jazz Festival. They recently sold out Koerner Hall (Toronto’s Carnegie Hall), and performed with Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton Symphony Orchestras. Sultans of String were recently filmed by MPBN’s Maine Arts! in a feature concert, and performed live on BBC TV, Irish National Radio, and the internationally syndicated shows WoodSongs, World Cafe, and on SiriusXM in Washington. They are currently recording a festive and world music inspired Christmas Caravan CD featuring Canada’s singer to the stars Rebecca Campbell (Bruce Cockburn, Alanis Morissette, Emmylou Harris), 5x Platinum selling Nikki Yanofsky, The Chieftains’ very own Paddy Moloney, JUNO winner Alex Cuba, Cameroon’s Richard Bona, Panamanian 7x Grammy/5x Latin Grammy-winning Ruben Blades, and more! CD & HIGH RES PHOTO DOWNLOAD: http://tinyurl.com/naekrjd https://soundcloud.com/sultansofstring/sets/subcontinental-drift “Rakes of Mallow” (Raucous Indo-Celtic mash-up!) https://youtu.be/1oBkM_zpd-M “Enter The Gate” (Roots Country meets South Asia in this high energy fusion foot tapper) https://youtu.be/y8mKJL4SvpQ “Blowin’ In The Wind” (Bollywood meets Bob in this Dylan classic) https://youtu.be/2CfQOrdOB3U https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/subcontinental-drift/id1031300898 “Sensational. Loved it.” ~ Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary) “Chris McKhool and the boys are fantastic.” ~ Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel) “Sultans of String are so extraordinary and put on a sensational show—one of my favorite bands on the planet!” ~ Todd Barkan, Lincoln Center, NY “You get the feeling this is Willie & Lobo or Gypsy Kings taken to the next level of the game, sometimes all at once… a sure bet to notch a JUNO and any other award winning hardware to come its way.” ~ Midwest Record, Chicago Lisa Weitz, LW Communications lw@lwcommunications.ca 416-624-3466 \| 416-846-6877 (cell) Maria Dunn Wins Edmonton Music Prize for Her Album Gathering Posted on January 30, 2017 by Scully Love Promo Maria Dunn won the top Edmonton Music Prize on Thursday evening at the Garneau Theatre for her 2016 album Gathering. The annual award is sponsored by the City of Edmonton through the Edmonton Arts Council, and administered by Alberta Music. “I’m very grateful and proud to be part of the supportive, inspiring, vibrant arts community that we have here in Edmonton, in no small part due to the work of the Edmonton Arts Council, Alberta Music and my fellow artists. I’m humbled and honoured to be recognized for something that I love to do and and that I feel compelled to do. Thank you to my producer Shannon Johnson, engineer Jerry Woolsey, all the musicians who contributed their considerable talents to recording Gathering and all the people who inspired the songs.” Maria’s music has received critical acclaim over the years, both at home and abroad. Her song “Malala” (inspired by the courageous young activist for education rights, Malala Yousafzai) recently won a 2016 Independent Music Award in the Social Action Song category. On February 18 (7 pm), the Maria Dunn Trio will perform an Official Showcase at the 2017 Folk Alliance International Conference, Benton’s (20th Floor) in Kansas City, MO. Long known for her storytelling through song, Maria’s sixth recording, Gathering, highlights stories of love—not songs of romantic love, but songs of family, community, humanity and the love that connects us and fires our actions to make the world a better place. Recorded at DanLyn Studios in Sherwood Park, Gathering was produced by Shannon Johnson (Juno award winner with The McDades for 2007’s Bloom) and continues to expand Maria’s musical palate with contributions from Sufi singer Karim Gillani and jazz saxophonist Jeremiah McDade. A wonderful collection of new songs from one of our most important and vital songwriters…If it doesn’t bring a lump to your throat, you’re already beyond help. Essential listening, then, this Gathering. – Penguin Eggs Magazine (March 2016) Artist: Distant Whisper Music · PO Box 4463, Edmonton, AB CANADA T6E 4T5 · (780) 430-8560 · www.mariadunn.com CD Distribution: Outside Music · (416) 461-0655 · http://www.outside-music.com http://www.outside-music.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1792
__label__cc	0.709906	0.290094	Minisode To Valkyrie by Service On Celluloid - The National WWII Museum Henning von Tresckow, a plot leader in the July 1944 assassination attempt of Adolf Hitler, once said, “It is almost certain that we will fail. But how will future history judge the German people if not even a handful of men had the courage to put an end to that criminal?” Follow along in our minisode to "Valkyrie" as we reflect on the “what-ifs” of the assassination attempts on Adolf Hitler, and if they could have changed the war or saved lives. Users who like Minisode To Valkyrie Users who reposted Minisode To Valkyrie Playlists containing Minisode To Valkyrie More tracks like Minisode To Valkyrie	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1794
__label__wiki	0.942394	0.942394	The Cirrus Run This story started out to be about a mare called Cirrus that produced the winners of 23 races over two seasons. But like all good stories, it has many diversions and I found myself wandering off in numerous directions. Essentially though, the story centres around a breeder who worked as a gardener at Andersons Park in Invercargill and had a small block of land on Bay Road close to Hampton Lodge, where many good thoroughbreds were born. From his Bay Road property with a fixed breeding plan he bred some the most influence mares in Southland’s breeding history. The breeder name was Noel Drake. Outside the province you may not have heard of N.J. Drake but as the story is told with the help of Noel’s son Ken and an old scrapbook, things fall into place. We’ll rewind the clock back to 1931 when a chestnut mare called Auburn Sun was born. Among other things she was the fourth dam of Majestic Charger the winner of thirteen race and Adios Adieu which won 11. But it’s through Auburn Sun’s Dillion Hall daughter Air Mail that this part of the story begins. Air Mail was trained by Wes Butt and raced by Arnold Simpson. Jim Drake, the father of Noel was a stock agent for JG Wards in the late 1940s and Arnold Simpson was a client. Noel was in his late teens at the time and use to follow Air Mail’s racing career. “There was only on-course betting in those days so whenever Arnold wanted to have a bet he used to give it to Dad to put on,” said Ken. Air Mail broke down and was retired in 1953 and a partnership was struck between Simpson and Noel Drake to breed from the mare. “The arrangement was that Dad picked the sire and paid for the service fee. They sent her to Josedale Grattan (1941 New Zealand Trotting Cup winner) who was a leading sire at the time.” The resulting foal was Kiwi Grattan. He won at his first appearance in public at the Birchwood meeting in saddle pace. He was trained by Wally Scott and went on to win nine races including the FJ Smith Memorial Handicap at Alexandra Park beating Scottish Command and Girl Brigade. “Dad raced Kiwi Grattan in partnership with Wally. He was actually the first horse from Southland to win at the night trots in Auckland.” Her second foal by Italian sire Canova wasn’t as successful. Canova stood at Greenlane Stud at Lorneville. He raced as a trotter winning 14 races. “For a while they couldn’t get American sires into New Zealand so they bought Italian stallions in. That was all you had or New Zealand bred horses. Dad would tell you that he was no good and probably put Southland back a few years.” In total Air Mail left ten live foals and her best race track runner was Kiwi Hanover which won 26 races including the South Australian Cup. “Dad’s father retired in Australia and Kiwi Hanover ended up in New South Wales where he lived. Quite often we’d get a telegram saying ‘Cheeky’ won at the showgrounds last night. We always called him Cheeky at home.” But it’s Air Mail’s daughters that feature on the pedigree page of a host of winner’s right up until this day. And it’s from a mare named Cirrus that we pick up the story. Cirrus was the last foal produced by Air Mail. She died empty at the age of 25 in 1968 six weeks after Cirrus was weaned. “Dad leased Cirrus to Owen Crooks as a young horse without a right of purchase because he really wanted to keep her. She came home and was sent to stud as a three year old.” Her first foal was produced in 1971. By Tempest Hanover his name was Devastator. He won three races here and another thirteen in America. He was sold as a weanling, raced in Southland and was later sold to the Kenwood Syndicate. “I remember when Dad was breeding from Kiwi Air and Cirrus. Those mares were hard fed every night through the winter. When the foals came home from stud we always spent a lot of time handling them. They were always taught to lead on the mares. You could trim their feet before they were weaned. For six weeks before the foals were weaned we would start feeding the mares and the foals so when the foals were weaned they knew what hard feed was.” Cirrus’s second foal was Motu Princess. She was sold for $1,000 as a weanling at the Southland Standardbred Sale and bought by George Timperley of Coutts Island in the Rangiora District. She was unnamed at that point but Timperley named her Motu (Maori for Island) Princess. She began her career as a two year old in March 1975 at Addington finishing 10th behind a smart Fancy Fred. She went on to win seven races. Her second win was in a heat of the New Zealand Probationary Drivers Championship at Timaru when driven by a young Colin De Filippi. As a broodmare Motu Princess left Motu Mister Smooth the winner of eight races including a heat of the Sires Stakes and the 1991 Amberley Cup. He also had success as a stallion. The mare’s third foal was Hurricane Kiwi which was bought as a foal by Southland trainer Jack Duncan. “Dad had known Jack for many years. Dad had family from the Caps (Nightcaps) and Jack had originated from there. I went out to the trials one day at Winton and Jack and Mrs Duncan were sitting in front of us. He asked if Dad had any foals and Dad said yes he did have one, by Armbro Hurricane. Jack phoned that night and came out the next day, had a look at the foal and dropped the cheque off that afternoon.” Murray Faul was brought into the ownership and Hurricane Kiwi qualified as a late three year old. He won seven races here and from only four starts in America, won once. Born in 1974 a young colt by Armbro Del was to become the star of Cirrus’s breeding career. He too was sold for $1,000 as a weanling at the Southland Sales and once again bought by George Timperley. He too would carry the Motu prefix – Motu Prince. “I remember when he came home from the stud only three months old. When we started handling him he was an absolute sod of a horse. We had a crush and we used to get the foals in the crush and handle them from there but we just couldn’t get him in the crush.” Motu Prince won his first race – the New Brighton Two Year Old Stakes for trainer Morris Flaws. He also finished second to Glide Time in both the Welcome and Sapling Stakes and was third behind Lord Module and Locarno in the Cashmere Two Year Old Stakes at Addington. But it was the following season that he won his biggest prize in the 1977 New Zealand Derby. “He was trained to the minute. In those days you didn’t have to notify your drivers. The Derby was on Saturday night and there was no driver listed for him in the paper on Saturday morning. My car was parked out in the drive and we were trying to pick up 3ZB in Christchurch. The caller Reon Murtha said “Peter Wolfenden has got Motu Prince away really well.” Dad and I looked at each other and said Peter Wolfenden!!! We couldn’t believe it. He put him into the trail and pulled out at the top of the straight and did the business.” In the Derby he beat Glide Time by two lengths with Timely Robin four lengths back in third. The beaten runners included Lord Module, Roydon Scott and Main Star. Motu Prince’s winning time for the 2600 metres of 3-21.1 was a new race record. Flaws once told Drake “He’s a hell of a horse and he’s got a great motor but you wouldn’t want to go near him.” He won six races as a three year old ending his season in Gore running third behind Hurricane Squire and Lord Module in the Tanqueray Stakes. At the end of his career he’d won seven races. He also ended up in the stallion barn. The mare’s next foal was Kiwi Guy (Berry Hanover) which won two races for Jimmy Bond and was later exported to America where he won nine races. From a breeding perspective Cirrus was by an Adios stallion. Adios horses crossed with Tar Heel bloodline were the golden cross in America in the 1960s and 1970s before Meadow Skipper, Most Happy Fella and Albatross took over. “Dad thought the Adios cross with a Dillion Hall mare would do the business. All the horses out of Cirrus were by Tar Heel sires. Dad was sure that if he had that double cross of Adios blood across a Tar Heel sire they’re be alright.” Successful Southland sire Majestic Chance was by an Adios sire (Adios Butler) out of a Tar Heel mare (La Chance). He was one the big success stories in Southland. Cirrus’s next foal was Bakano and was to be her last in this country. By Armbro Hurricane she won on debut and was Ken Drake’s first runner at the races, and first winner. But that was to be her only win in ten starts. As a broodmare she did leave Cacao which won four races for Frank Cooney. Cirrus, who was named 1978 Southland Broodmare of the Year, was sold as a 14 year old to Illinois Stud in Coleambally Valley near Wagga Wagga. In Australia she left Cirrus Star (Most Chance) who in turn left Preux Chevalier filly Three Dawns which won sixteen races. Although some of the Southland and Australian branches of the family dating back to Auburn Sun have dried up, other strands have continued to flourish. Cirrus’s half-sister Kiwi Direct had more luck as a broodmare. By Express Direct she won twice – once for Ray Todd at Invercargill in December 1969 when driven by junior driver Ned Black and the following year when trained by her part owner Bill Coats who shared in the ownership with Hec Donaldson. As a broodmare Kiwi Direct left Direct Kiwi (Knowing Bret) 13 wins, Supreme Kiwi (Knowing Bret) the winner of one race and the dam of Kiwi Supreme the winner of nine races. Kiwi Direct is also the fourth dam of the brilliant Kiwi Ingenuity the winner of eleven races and over half a million dollars for former Southlander Hamish Scott and his partner Kim Lawson. Kiwi Direct also produced Sly Kiwi the winner of the 1974 Methven Two Year Old Stakes when she beat Noodlum off level marks at the same age. Sly Kiwi (Sly Yankee – Kiwi Direct) didn’t leave any winners on the racetrack but one of her daughters Sly Tabella (Saigon) is the dam of Sly Soky the dam of Sly Flyin. It’s a family that Southlanders Debbie and Mark Smith continue to successfully breed from. Another half – sister to Cirrus was Kiwi Air which was also bred by Drake. “She had two white hind feet and they used to get quite a bit of greasy heel. Bert (Bert Lawton from Hampton Lodge) put Dad on the right track. We used to get sulphur from the chemist and mix it with pig lard. Equal amounts. Mum used to put it in the cake mixer and mix it all up. You’d put it on the old girls back legs. She didn’t like it but it used to dry her up.” One of Kiwi Air’s foals Tempest Air left smart colt Kiwi Dillion (Mister Hillas) which won twice here before heading to America. Henry Hoover (Knowing Bret) was her second foal and he won eight races. Both were raced by Linda and Wayne Pierce. Gold Ace also stems from this family with the stallion’s fourth dam being Kiwi Direct. “Dad was primarily a breeder and he got a lot of satisfaction out of seeing foals that he’d sold go on a do well for other people. In later years he got a great thrill out of seeing horses like Kiwi Ingenuity and Gold Ace doing well.” Another daughter of Kiwi Air, Ima Kiwi left handy horses Golden Wings (5), Trist Mist (4), Admiral Kiwi (6). And a good indication that the family is still alive and well is illustrated in the latest Sale of the Stars catalogue. Lot 153 Kenny Rogers (A Rocknroll Dance) has Air Mail as his seventh dam while lot 234 Motu Girls Delight (Bettor’s Delight – Motu Racey Girl) has Motu Princess as her fifth dam. (It’s of interest that one Ned Black is preparing Motu Girls Delight. Remember he drove one of the family (Kiwi Direct) to win in 1969.) Phew! There were many twists and turns in writing this story. The Drake family although not involved at all in breeding these days still takes an interest in horses especially since the name NJ Drake often appears somewhere deep on the pedigree page. The stud career of Gold Ace will undoubtedly be watched with interest as will the progeny of Kiwi Ingenuity and other mares like Pemberton Shard. And here’s a long shot. What about sending a mare to Buy Kiwi Made, a Presidential Ball stallion out of Kiwi Express that Hamish Scott and Kim Lawson own? Noel Drake had an influence in shaping some top modern day bloodlines. Thanks Ken for sharing your Dad’s interesting story.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1795
__label__wiki	0.952001	0.952001	Dizzying final few months planned for Rosetta comet probe February 23, 2016 Stephen Clark Rosetta’s OSIRIS camera took this image of comet 67P on Jan. 23 at a distance of 75 kilometers (46 miles). Credit: ESA/Rosetta/MPS for OSIRIS Team MPS/UPD/LAM/IAA/SSO/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDA Entering the final months of a 12-year mission, Europe’s Rosetta spacecraft is again moving closer to the oddball comet that has engaged scientists since it arrived in 2014, heading for a controlled “smash” landing on the comet’s rugged charcoal-colored surface at the end of September. Between now and then, scientists plan to steer Rosetta on trajectories as close as as a few kilometers from comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, guide the probe on an excursion into the comet’s tail, and the complete the mission’s most detailed maps of the tiny tortured world. The mission is tentatively scheduled to end the last week of September — there is some leeway to go a few weeks later — with a landing on the comet, where Rosetta will join its companion Philae on the surface. “The next few months are probably the most intense the mission has ever seen,” said Matt Taylor, Rosetta’s project scientist at the European Space Agency, in an interview with Spaceflight Now. Navigating a spacecraft near such an unconventional space object has not been easy. Navigators must take into account the comet’s chaotic shape and 12.4-hour rotation, and ground controllers threw out the playbook last year as jets of dust and vapor shot out of the nucleus, putting Rosetta in danger. Rosetta backed away from comet 67P as it closed in on perihelion, the closest point of the comet’s orbit to the sun, and solar heating activated small eruptions of gas and dust particles into a cloud surrounding the comet’s nucleus. The craft’s star trackers, which use stellar positions to compute the probe’s orientation, confused the tiny particles for stars, causing Rosetta to lose its antenna pointing lock on Earth during a close approach to the comet in March 2015. The star tracker cameras functioned properly, ESA officials said, but the cloudy haze surrounding comet 67P proved more disruptive than predicted. Ground controllers responded by keeping Rosetta’s distance from the comet, guiding the probe clear of the hazardous dust and gas populating the region closest to its core, or nucleus. Comet 67P reached perihelion in August, and the comet’s activity is dissipating as it heads for the coldest segment of its six-and-a-half year circuit around the sun. The waning warmth as Rosetta and the comet speed farther from the sun allows the spacecraft to move closer to the nucleus than it has since early 2015. Rosetta’s navigation camera captured this view of comet 67P on Sept. 11, 2015, from a distance of 319 kilometers (198 miles) as the comet reached peak activity. Credit: ESA/Rosetta/NavCam “We go as close as we can until the star trackers start to say we can’t track as well,” Taylor said. “We’re on the edge of the capability of the spacecraft. We can’t say where we’ll be. We’re just going as close as possible.” Rosetta has moved as close as 32 kilometers (20 miles) in recent weeks, and the spacecraft will soon venture even closer. In April, ground controllers will command Rosetta to veer away from the comet and head for its tail. Rosetta will travel up to 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) from comet 67P some time in April, Taylor said, to examine how the solar wind — a stream of radiation emitted from the sun at more than 400 kilometers per second, or a million mph — interacts with the comet in space. The spacecraft traveled about 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) from the comet in the direction of the sun last year to investigate the solar wind plasma conditions on the day side of the nucleus. “It’s a different environment on the back side of the comet,” Taylor said. “We’ll be in the tail for about a week.” Rosetta has been traveling around the comet in “pyramid-shaped” trajectories around the comet, but the craft will again move into “bound” orbits around the nucleus later this year. Taylor said the comet is calming down as expected after perihelion, with current activity about equal to what Rosetta saw in March 2015, when it ran into navigation difficulties close to the nucleus. Another priority for Rosetta’s science team is the collection of data for comparative studies to see how the comet’s landscape, composition and other characteristics may differ before and after the brush close to the sun. “Doing the before and after look at the comet is one of the most important things,” Taylor said. “We’re trying to see some stuff we didn’t see (before perihelion) due to the star tracker issues.” The orbit of comet 67P takes it around the sun every 6.5 years, flying beyond Jupiter’s orbit at its farthest point and between the orbits of Earth and Mars at perihelion. Credit: ESA Rosetta and comet 67P are currently 362 million kilometers (225 million miles) from the sun, nearly twice the distance at perihelion six months ago. “What’s changed? What’s different? The science we get after (perihelion) is going to be phenomenal,” Taylor said. Scientists want to know where comet 67P originated, and the answer could shed light on the violent dynamics of the early solar system, when clumps of rock and ice regularly crashed into each other to construct the planets. Comets and asteroids are the leftover building blocks of the solar system, and researchers believe studying such objects could help untangle how water, and potentially the organic constituents of life, spread to the planets. Taylor said Rosetta continues to look for the signature of complex amino acids, which merge to form proteins. Recent results from Rosetta include confirmation that comet 67P’s interior is fairly uniform and free of large internal caverns, leading scientists to conclude the ultra-low density of the nucleus must be due to the properties of the fine dust and ice that make up the comet. Comet 67P formed from the soft collision of two smaller bodies, giving the nucleus its distinctive “rubber duck” shape. Scientists said an infrared instrument aboard Rosetta also detected outcrops of water ice on comet 67P’s surface, which is mostly blanketed with a dark, gray coating of organic-rich material. Plumes of water vapor erupting from the comet originate underground, where researchers believe much more ice is present. Rosetta’s pioneering mission, which began with its launch in March 2004, is nearing an end as the probe and comet head into the outer solar system, where they will eventually pass beyond the orbit of Jupiter. The faint sunlight at such distances is not sufficient to keep the spacecraft’s batteries charged. Ground controllers will also be unable to communicate with Rosetta in October as it passes through the same part of the sky as the sun, and the spacecraft’s fuel tanks are running low. The end game for Rosetta is to guide the probe to a relatively soft touchdown on comet 67P. This illustration shows comet 67P’s relative size compared to London. Credit: ESA “The science team wants to put it near Philae,” Taylor said. “We don’t know if that fits with the end of mission scenario.” Ferried to comet 67P by Rosetta, the Philae lander ended up lodged against a cliff on the small lobe of the comet after bouncing across the nucleus during its descent on Nov. 12, 2014. Starved of sunlight, Philae went into hibernation about two-and-a-half days later. Engineers hoped to operate Philae for weeks, and the lander aimed for a relatively flat region in full sunlight. But failures of a thruster, anchoring harpoons and ice screws caused the dishwasher-sized to bounce off the comet despite an on-target descent. The tiny world’s tenuous gravitational pull barely kept Philae from flying back into space, and the landing probe tumbled across the comet, striking its surface four times before settling in its final resting place more than a kilometer (3,300 feet) away from its original aim point two hours later. But in an astonishingly dramatic twist, Philae survived the rough ride and radioed ground controllers the first-ever measurements from a comet’s surface, including a panoramic photo. ESA officials said Philae, a mission led by Germany with significant contributions from France and other European research institutions, completed 80 percent of its planned science observations in the 64 hours it functioned from separation from Rosetta until the probe went to sleep. Philae emerged from a half-year snooze as comet 67P moved into warmer conditions last year, and engineers received signals from the lander again on June 13. The probe radioed contacted Earth through a communications relay on the Rosetta mothership seven more times through July 9. Then Philae fell silent again, and ground controllers have not heard from the spacecraft in more than seven months. With temperatures on the comet falling again, the chances of another contact with Philae are extremely remote, officials said. Artist’s concept of the Rosetta spacecraft deploying the Philae lander before its Nov. 12, 2014, descent to the comet. Credit: ESA/ATG medialab; Comet image: ESA/Rosetta/NavCam “The chances for Philae to contact our team at our lander control center are unfortunately getting close to zero,” said Stephan Ulamec, Philae project manager at the German Aerospace Center, DLR. “We are not sending commands any more and it would be very surprising if we were to receive a signal again.” Efforts to establish a stable link with Philae last year were complicated by Rosetta’s distance from the comet, necessitated by the treacherous conditions close to the nucleus. Rosetta is now flying back toward the comet, but engineers say temperatures inside Philae’s sensitive electronics are plummeting. “We would be very surprised to hear from Philae again after so long, but we will keep Rosetta’s listening channel on until it is no longer possible due to power constraints as we move ever further from the sun towards the end of the mission,” said Patrick Martin, ESA’s Rosetta mission manager. Engineers blame failures in the lander’s radio transmitters and receivers for the intermittent contacts in mid-2015. “Philae has been a tremendous challenge and for the lander teams to have achieved the science results that they have in the unexpected and difficult circumstances is something we can all be proud of,” Martin said. “The combined achievements of Rosetta and Philae, rendezvousing with and landing on a comet, are historic high points in space exploration.” In addition to the high-priority science observations over Rosetta’s final months, the orbiter will try to pinpoint Philae’s location with high-resolution imagery as engineers lower its altitude. Analysts narrowed Philae’s location to an ellipse nearly twice as long as a football field, but its exact position is still unconfirmed. An image of Philae’s position could help navigators steer Rosetta to a touchdown nearby, and add context to the lander’s observations from 2014. “Determining Philae’s location would also allow us to better understand the context of the incredible in situ measurements already collected, enabling us to extract even more valuable science from the data,” Taylor said. “Philae is the cherry on the cake of the Rosetta mission, and we are eager to see just where the cherry really is!” Detailed planning for Rosetta’s ending should be complete by June. Only then will managers officially decide on the specific timeframe and location for the landing, Taylor said. Mission managers say Rosetta will be lucky to survive its crash landing on the comet. The spacecraft’s solar panels, which span 32 meters (105 feet) tip to tip, could be damaged or broken at impact, and engineers worry the touchdown could crush antennas, scientific sensors and other equipment mounted on Rosetta’s exterior. But scientists hope for centimeter-scale resolution from Rosetta’s camera on final approach, sharp enough to identify small rocks and map the texture of the comet’s dusty landscape. “The main thing is to get as close to the surface as possible,” Taylor said. “But it’s designed to fly in space, not roll around in the dust. The spacecraft will try to acquire signal once it loses it, and attempt to maneuver. It’s not likely to survive.” Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko Philae Second node ready to join European laser relay network Live coverage: Philae “falls asleep” Comet lander’s batteries near exhaustion	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1796
__label__cc	0.583888	0.416112	Public vote validates Unsung Heroes: they’re games worth playing The public has picked its favorite five of the 22 Unsung Heroes semifinalists with over 6,000 mobile game players voting. The huge response confirmed what we already knew: although these games disappeared into the black hole of the app stores, they are all well worth... New hire: big data boosts game intelligence Stefanie Hels, a leader in game analytics, data mining and virtual economies, has joined Spil Games, augmenting the company’s skills in game intelligence. Stefanie joined us from Ubisoft’s Singapore operations on September 1, 2015 as Senior Manager for Business...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1798
__label__wiki	0.633409	0.633409	What Graduates are Saying “I loved the idea of drafting and using feedback - is there really any other way to become a better writer? As a teacher now, I don’t think so.” Study Abroad in Italy with VIU and Ryerson Video of Study Abroad in Italy with VIU and Ryerson The Compass Rose: Explorations in Thought (an undergraduate journal exploring great ideas) What is the best way for a human being to live? What activities will make us flourish? What is justice? What is beauty? What is our ultimate responsibility to the society we live in? About 2500 years ago Socrates posed these questions to respected members of his city and to the Greek culture that he lived in. Since then these and other questions about knowledge, about the world and ultimate reality, about art, about why we exist and what we should be doing, have been asked by philosophers, novelists, poets, artists, and scientists who have given us lasting works in the Western European tradition of thought. This tradition has given many differing responses throughout the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Enlightenment eras and through to the 21st century. How we ask many fundamental questions and how we begin to answer them has been shaped by that diverse tradition to a very great degree and we must engage with that tradition in order to know ourselves. And yet we must re-examine and test these questions and contending answers to those questions if we are to be serious and free individuals. Through reading some of the most enduring original texts from various areas of thought, or 'disciplines', and by thinking about works of art from the history of Western culture, we seek in Liberal Studies to gain deeper understanding of who we are and how our values and perspectives have been shaped by certain cultural legacies; in the process we hope to continue to ask the fundamental questions in dialogue with that tradition from our standpoint in the contemporary world. We do so primarily through seminars or small-group discussions between students and a professor. We supplement these seminars with lectures, hands-on exercises in art and science, and the option of study-abroad courses to Europe and elsewhere. The emphasis is on generic skills so highly-prized in today's workplace: the abilities to communicate clearly, solve problems through critical thinking, adapt creatively to new challenges and embrace life-long learning. We seek to know ourselves through a conversation with the past and the present and with each other. Come join the conversation! Students and Alumni - Profiles and Employment Scholarships and Awards Available to Liberal Studies students Liberal Studies Course Descriptions Audit Liberal Studies Courses through Love of Learning Past Liberal Studies Conference Speakers Video: John von Heyking Liberal Studies Spring Conference 2016 Video: Ross King's 2014 Lecture Professor Jordan Peterson, Guest Speaker for the 2013 VIU Liberal Studies Spring Conference Want to talk to someone about specific questions? Ready to join us at VIU? Careers at VIU VIULearn Nanaimo (Main Campus) Why VIU? VIU Facts VIU Mariners Athletics info@viu.ca The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun and Tla’Amin, on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge. © 2020 Vancouver Island University VIU Main Menu Why VIU Equivalencies and Advanced Placement Program How to Order Transcripts Students Entering the Major or Minor Liberal Studies Abroad Italy 2020 Programme - Discover the Renaissance Start Your BA	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1800
__label__cc	0.575418	0.424582	Hot Diggety Damn – Join Me for One of These Next Year! Let’s Party! Posted on August 19, 2012 by Old Jules \| 5 comments 2013 SANTA FE OPERA SEASON ANNOUNCED WORLD PREMIERE OF OSCAR BY THEODORE MORRISON Co-Commissioned and Co-Produced by The Santa Fe Opera and Opera Company of Philadelphia. Featuring David Daniels in the title role. FIRST SANTA FE OPERA PERFORMANCES OF ROSSINI’S LA DONNA DEL LAGO Featuring Joyce DiDonato in the title role. RETURN OF OFFENBACH’S THE GRAND DUCHESS OF GEROLSTEIN First performances since 1979. New Production. Featuring Susan Graham in the title role. TWO POPULAR REVIVALS Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro from 2008. Verdi, La Traviata from 2009. In honor of the 200th anniversary of the composer’s birth. TWO SPECIAL CONCERTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 4:00 PM Venue to be Announced In honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Richard Wagner and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten. Richard Wagner, Wesendonck Lieder Original version for voice and piano Benjamin Britten, Cabaret Songs Christine Brewer, Soprano Frédéric Chaslin, Piano Liszt, Wagner Transcriptions SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2013, 4:00 PM STRAVINSKY COMMEMORATION Basilica Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi Stravinsky: Mass Monteverdi: Vespers (selections) A recreation of the concert Igor Stravinsky himself conducted on this date fifty years ago in his last appearance in Santa Fe. That historic concert will be recreated by members of The Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Program and the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra led by Chief Conductor Frédéric Chaslin. THE GRAND DUCHESS OF GEROLSTEIN Last performed by The Santa Fe Opera in 1979. New Production. Sung in French With English Dialogue June 28, July 3, 6, 12, 19, 30, August 7, 15, 21, 24 CONDUCTOR Frédéric Chaslin DIRECTOR Lee Blakeley SCENIC DESIGNER Adrian Linford COSTUME DESIGNER Jo van Schuppen LIGHTING DESIGNER Rick Fisher CHOREOGRAPHER Peggy Hickey GRAND DUCHESS Susan Graham WANDA +Anya Matanovič FRITZ Paul Appleby BARON PUCK +Aaron Pegram PRINCE PAUL +Jonathan Michie GENERAL BOUM Kevin Burdette Santa Fe Opera audiences in the 1970s loved this grande opera bouffe, and it was presented no less than four times in a decade. Mr. MacKay decided it was time to bring it back. The Grand Duchess, a young woman raised by tutors, is a tyrant, and the opera revolves around the complications of her love life. Susan Graham, one of the world’s leading dramatic mezzo-sopranos, has a virtuoso comic side which will be remembered from the 2003 performance of another Offenbach gem, La Belle Hélène. The object of her affections is a young officer, Fritz, sung by Paul Appleby in his debut. Mr. Appleby was a national winner of the 2009 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, a career grantee from the Richard Tucker Foundation in 2011, and recently, the recipient of the 2012 Martin E. Segal Award. He performs extensively with pianist Steven Blier and the New York Festival of Song. The object of Fritz’s affection, Wanda, is sung by Anya Matanovič, also making her debut. The cast also includes Kevin Burdette, remembered as Kitty’s father in the 2011 production of The Last Savage. Making their debuts are scenic designer Adrian Linford and costume designer Jo van Schuppen. Both have worked with director Lee Blakely, who is returning to Santa Fe for the 2012 production of The Pearl Fishers. Chief Conductor Frédéric Chaslin will conduct. Last performed by The Santa Fe Opera in 2008. Revival. June 29, July 5, 10, August 3, 8, 13, 20, 23 CONDUCTOR John Nelson DIRECTOR Bruce Donnell SCENIC & COSTUME DESIGNER Paul Brown LIGHTING DESIGNER Duane Schuler PRODUCTION Jonathan Kent FIGARO TBA SUSANNA Lisette Oropesa COUNTESS ALMAVIVA +Susanna Phillips CHERUBINO +Emily Fons MARCELLINA Susanne Mentzer BASILIO +Keith Jameson COUNT ALMAVIVA Daniel Okulitch DOCTOR BARTOLO Dale Travis The American soprano Lisette Oropesa will make her company debut as Susanna. Ms. Oropesa, a former member of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program at the Metropolitan Opera, has appeared in a number of operas there including Das Rheingold and Siegfried. Most recently she appeared in the Met’s production of The Enchanted Island. The Countess and Count will be sung by Susanna Phillips and Daniel Okulitch, who was last seen in 2011 as the Last Savage in the opera of the same name. Ms. Phillips has been singing leading roles both in this country and abroad, including the Metropolitan Opera. Emily Fons, an apprentice in 2008 and 2009, is Cherubino. The distinguished conductor John Nelson, who has appeared with orchestras and ensembles in this country and in Europe, led the Company’s 1997 production of Semele. Director Bruce Donnell will recreate the original production by Jonathan Kent. He has directed extensively at the Metropolitan Opera including a tour to Japan, and with opera companies in Europe, Canada and South America. He has directed a number of productions for The Santa Fe Opera, most recently Salome in 2006. LA DONNA DEL LAGO First performances by The Santa Fe Opera. New Production. July 13, 17, 26, August 1, 6, 14 CONDUCTOR Stephen Lord DIRECTOR Paul Curran SCENIC & COSTUME DESIGNER Kevin Knight ELENA +Joyce DiDonato MALCOLM GROEME Daniela Barcellona UBERTO Lawrence Brownlee RODRIGO DI DHU René Barbera DOUGLAS D’ANGUS Wayne Tigges Rossini’s opera of 1819 is based on The Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott in which a young woman, Elena, is pledged to marry one man, but loves another. Joyce DiDonato, in the title role, performed the opera in 2010 at the Paris Opera and in 2011 at La Scala. In La Donna del Lago, her true love, Malcolm, will be sung by mezzo- soprano Daniela Barcellona. Born in Trieste, Ms. Barcellona is recognized as a superb interpreter of Rossini whose works she has sung throughout Europe. She appeared with Ms. DiDonato in the Paris and La Scala productions. The brilliant American tenor Lawrence Brownlee is Uberto, the disguised King James who also loves Elena. He studied at Indiana University, making his Metropolitan Opera debut in 2000. Tenor René Barbera, a native of San Antonio, is Rodrigo. In 2011 he received the top three prizes in Plácido Domingo’s Operalia Competition, the first singer to do so. All three are making their company debuts in this new production. Stephen Lord returns to conduct. He led The Tales of Hoffmann in 2010. Director Paul Curran and scenic and costume designer Kevin Knight most recently created Albert Herring in 2010. July 20, 24, 29, August 2, 5, 10, 16, 22 DIRECTOR Laurent Pelly SCENIC DESIGNER Chantal Thomas COSTUME DESIGNER Laurent Pelly VIOLETTA Brenda Rae ALFREDO +Michael Fabiano GERMONT Roland Wood (American debut) GASTONE +Keith Jameson DOUPHOL +* Jonathan Michie DR. GRENVIL Dale Travis French director Laurent Pelly returns to Santa Fe to recreate his striking production of La Traviata with scenic designer Chantal Thomas. Making her debut as Violetta is Brenda Rae. The American soprano has been a member of the ensemble at Frankfurt Opera where she has sung major roles. Her appearances in Europe include performances at National Opera of Bordeaux, Glyndebourne Festival, Bayerische Staatsoper, and Arena di Verona. Alfredo will be sung by Michael Fabiano, a former apprentice who has been winning acclaim in this country and in Europe. He was a grand prize winner at the 2007 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and was featured in The Audition, the documentary about the competition. He has made debuts at English National Opera, San Francisco Opera, Dresden Semperoper, Opera Cologne, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and others. Baritone Roland Wood is a British native, having received his music education at Royal Northern College of Music and at the National Opera Studio and English National Opera where he has also performed. He has sung with opera companies throughout Scotland, England and in Europe. All three are making their first appearances in Santa Fe. These performances also mark Mr. Wood’s American debut. Theodore Morrison Libretto by Theodore Morrison and John Cox Commissioned and Produced by The Santa Fe Opera and Opera Company of Philadelphia Sung in English July 27, 31, August 9, 12, 17 CONDUCTOR Evan Rogister DIRECTOR Kevin Newbury SCENIC DESIGNER David Korins COSTUME DESIGNER David Woolard CHOREOGRAPHER Seán Curran OSCAR WILDE David Daniels ADA LEVERSON Heidi Stober FRANK HARRIS +William Burden WALT WHITMAN Dwayne Croft David Daniels is one of music’s leading countertenors whose career spans music of the Baroque era to the contemporary. He appeared in the Company’s 2011 production of Vivaldi’s Griselda and recently in the title role of Handel’s Rinaldo at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. He was the leading countertenor in the Metropolitan Opera’s Baroque pastiche, Enchanted Island, seen worldwide in theaters in HD. Heidi Stober was Musetta in the 2011 revival of La Bohéme and prior, as Tigrane in Radamisto with Mr. Daniels in 2008. She is singing the role of Zdenka in the 2012 production of Arabella. Mr. Burden will be remembered for his sympathetic performance of Captain Vere in the 2008 production of Billy Budd. He is appearing as the mysterious Shepherd in the 2012 production of King Roger. Kevin Newbury last directed Life Is a Dream by Lewis Spratlan in 2010. He will continue his collaboration with scenic designer David Korins. Evan Rogister, who has made his career primarily in Europe, is now in demand with opera companies in the U.S and returns to conduct King Roger in 2012. http://www.santafeopera.org/thecompany/news/pressreleases/detail.aspx?id=6802 Posted in Adventure, America, New Mexico, NM, Senior Citizens Tagged 2013 SF Opera Season, art, culture, entertainment, Events, Human Behavior, humor, Life, music, music2, New Mexico, opera, Santa Fe Opera, senior citizens, shows, society, sociology, theater, travel Turning Imagination Loose on the Future Hi readers. You people who stay excited about things all the time and are forever racing around doing the things you’re excited about probably won’t be impressed with this. But suddenly having a gate open in front of me has this old 70 year old mind reaching out caressing all the damned things it didn’t even know it was missing. One of the joys, just having the possibility where it wasn’t before, is that I might get to attend a performance at the Santa Fe Opera one more time before I die. [ The Horror of Discovering You Love Opera] Maybe more than one if the Coincidence Coordinators allow for it. When the thought of it sneaked into my head I broke out into a grin and found a cat to scratch behind the ears while I went on imagining it in detail: Parking that old RV up there, sitting in a camp chair watching all the dressed-up people pulling up in their BMWs and Mercedes with bow-ties and fancy dresses. Sipping a cold suds and smiling to myself while I eavesdrop, then sauntering in to lose myself in something I haven’t done in almost two decades. And didn’t even discover until ‘way to much of my life had passed, opportunities missed. But there’s also crawling around Hueco Tanks at least one more time. Maybe spending a night at Monahans Sand Hills State Park. I think the cats would love that place. Camping up on the Mimbres Divide, climbing to the top of the ridge where you can see all the way to Dallas or Somewhere, flashing a mirror at all those city folks on the Rio Grande scurrying about their lives. Maybe setting up my little CB radio hock shop across from the Sky City Casino, listening for truckers who lost all their gas-money inside trying to sell everything they own for enough money to get fuel to California or Denver. I din’t even know my brain was going dead here, but it’s been so long since even thinking about that sort of thing had a smidgin chance of happening, the grey matter went to sleep. And now it’s beginning to awaken. Uplifting, uppidy, peeling years, decades off my brain and my life just on a promise. I need to go outdoors and lift something heavy to get my feet back on the ground. Posted in 2012, Adventure, America, Senior Citizens Tagged cats, culture, Hueco Tanks, Human Behavior, Life, lifestyle, Monahans, opera, personal, Santa Fe Opera, senior citizens, society, sociology Down Here Where It’s Sane Posted on August 19, 2012 by Old Jules \| 12 comments Good morning readers. Thanks for coming by for a read this morning. I try not to allow myself to get too involved in the kinds of things real people trouble themselves over, but for the past several months Real Reality’s been poking me and pinching me on the rump. Real Reality’s an ego-maniac, thinks it’s important and if a person isn’t careful it can convince him it has something to do with anything, make a considerable nuisance of itself. All these oak trees falling, others threatening to fall on inconvenient and distracting places. Various new roof leaks. A number of other nagging items not worth mentioning. They’ve been taps on the shoulder by Real Reality I’ve suspected might be followed by a round-house to the jaw if I didn’t duck and dodge. So, a few days ago when I came across a 1983 Toyota RV I can manage to squeeze me and the cats into [out from under trees] I felt more relief than I expected of myself. I can quit wondering where I’m going to live, at least structurally and what I’m going to drive transportationally. Opens the doors to more palatable geographic questions. I’ve a number of issues I’ll need to wrap up here, depending on all manner of non-ponderables, but if things required it I could be out of here in a couple of weeks. Or, if I’m left to piddle around doing it, a couple of months. But one-way-or-another the engine’s running and the Coincidence Coordinators are giving their approval for me to get the hell out of Dodge before the snow flies out west. The road mightn’t be brick, mightn’t be yellow, but there’s an exit ramp coming and if I can get this thing slowed down enough I’m going to cut myself loose from all this pesky Real Reality rushing around making a nuisance of itself. Posted in 2012, America, Transportation, Trucks Tagged country life, culture, Human Behavior, humor, Life, lifestyle, motor home, Nature, rv, senior citizens, society, sociology, transportation, trucks	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1801
__label__wiki	0.574492	0.574492	Mourinho’s excuses starting to wear thin. Rowlesy's Ramblings Posted December 30, 2017 9:00 by Paul Rowles Follow @@RowlesPaul God forbid Jose Mourinho ever acknowledge that his side have come well short of achieving the goals set out at the start of the season. He should just hold his hands up and admit his side have succumbed to all too familiar frustrating habits. Too many points dropped against relative rabbits of the division. This was meant to have been eradicated this season. With David De Gea looking nigh-on impregnable at times, and the acquisitions of Nemanja Matic and Romelu Lukaku bolstering an intermittently rudderless spine last season, on paper it looked highly exciting. With all due respect to the likes of Huddersfield, Leicester and Burnley, United, should have wiped the floor with all three. If it’s not so-called ‘bad luck’ it’s the referee or negative opponents. Mourinho lifted the Van Gaal gloom last season and guided United to a return to their silverware days. That was meant to act as a springboard to success in the league, with a twenty-first league title high on the agenda of many a United fan longing for those days back. His cult of personality is starting to wear thin on a lot of fans currently though. City’s lead extended to an even more unassailable 15 points, with their victory at Newcastle on Wednesday. I have read comments that would class that last statement as incredibly spoilt. I make no apologies for wanting my team to live up to their true potential. The much dubbed Manchester shoot out for the title hyped in the autumn has well and truly gone up in smoke as winter fell. Realistically, United are left fighting for the FA Cup and Champions League. A decent, but remote,double as things stand. Mourinho’s latest excuse appears borne out of jealousy and a staunch refusal to accept culpability for how his team have fared in recent weeks. When goals were flying in left, right and centre as United set the pace in August, there were no hard feelings about how Ed Woodward could not get a deal for Ivan Perisic across the line. In fact, Mourinho praised his board for bestowing upon him Victor Lindelof, admittedly later than anticipated, and established Premier League duo Matic and Lukaku. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, contrary to the realms of possibility and medical advice, was retained, seen as the catalyst for a post-January onslaught home and abroad. The immature, scarcely believable negligence in failing to kill off Leicester last week pointed to a huge attitude problem within the camp. The decision-making all round, in attack and defence, was embarrassing. It was gutless, spineless and brainless, even with instructions from the sidelines relayed. We all expected a wounded animal against Burnley. Alright, they have pulled up trees all season, but the manner in which the first goal in particular came about- the naivety of Rojo and another horror show from Lukaku in his own box- was dire. We are conceding dreadful goals, with no semblance of leadership or composure at the back. At the time of writing, Virgil Van Dijk will move to Merseyside for £75M. Penny for Mourinho’s thoughts, firstly at the fee but also that Liverpool have got involved in a spending splurge. It was bad enough having one rival spend some major cheddar, let alone the bitterest of rivals. Even though it will put pressure on Ed Woodward to respond in kind and back his man in January, it puts pay to his excuse that Pep Guardiola’s men have bought the title. Also his claim the £286M outlay in 18 months at the helm is not sufficient to mount a title challenge. United have the money and some, City likewise, only they have used it far better. Guardiola does not have time for excuses, more results. It beggars belief that United can only boast an out-of-form target man in Lukaku and a washed up Ibrahimovic playing as per his description- a 36 year old recovering from a serious knee injury. The likes of Paulo Dybala, Gareth Bale and Antoine Griezmann have been touted as the mobile forwards Mourinho is itching to add to his roster. That United have not bought, hell even utilised the likes of Martial or Rashford, in that position boils down to sub -par recruitment. The money has been there. Even though this squad has more Mourinho hallmarks, further deadwood has been established or is slowly starting to fashion: Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind do not cut the mustard of a Mourinho player. Luke Shaw seems more out than in at the moment. Marouane Fellaini, who allowed an upturn in fortunes to get lodged in that afro, is whoring himself out and risking having fans return to their normal views of not being fit to wear the shirt. When you see the likes of Galatasaray, Besiktas and China mooted as destinations, it is pretty clear where his intentions lie. Mourinho adores Fellaini but United should not bow down to mercenaries. On the outside, things appear rosier for United than last season, more goals, points, style (at times). Placed second in the table, rather than last years dreaded limbo of sixth, and relative comfort in finishing top of their champions league group. This has been cast in the shade, however, due to the embarrassing defeat to championship side Bristol City. The situation is obviously exacerbated with City’s juggernaut showing no mercy or signs of let up, but this was the year United were supposed to kick on after a few years looking up at the leaders. Mourinho notoriously delivers in his second season and had acquired the majority of components to his title winning masterplan. There were to be no excuses, and weren’t any, as United stormed out of the paddock in buccaneering style in August. Suddenly, shit hits the fan, and the toys are out of the pram. We all know how that turns out with Mourinho. It is about bad luck, throwing his players under the bus and the board’s fault for not giving him enough money. Not him, honest… He needs to get a reaction from the likes of Pogba, Matic, Mkhitaryan and Lukaku, all his recruits, top dollar acquisitions at that. It is telling that the standout player in recent weeks has been Jesse Lingard, a player who did not need a transfer fee and one of desire, graft and hard work. It’s not about the money, Jose… December 30, 2017 9:00 More Stories Antoine Griezmann Champions League David De Gea Ed Woodward efl cup Gareth Bale José Mourinho Louis van Gaal Marcus Rojo Marouane Fellaini Nemanja Matic Paulo Dybala Pep Guardiola Romelu Lukaku Victor Lindelof Zlatan Ibrahimovic Pochettino’s apparent demands for potential Man Utd job include reduced role for Woodward Confirmed Man Utd XI for FA Cup replay against Wolves Neil Warnock bizarrely ranks Sir Alex Ferguson 4th in best Premier League managers list (Photo) Man Utd clarify reason for Ed Woodward’s mystery Paris trip What Jose Mourinho said about potential new Man Utd signing Bruno Fernandes	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1805
__label__wiki	0.889681	0.889681	Vancouver 0 1 0 1 Dallas 1 2 3 6 5:30 PM PT6:30 PM MT7:30 PM CT8:30 PM ET1:30 GMT9:30 6:30 PM MST8:30 PM EST5:30 UAE (+1)20:30 ET23:30 BRT, November 19, 2019 American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas Attendance: 18,198 Benn scores twice, streaking Stars beat Canucks 6-1 NHL Headlines Pens rally from early deficit, top B's Ovechkin nets 3 again, Caps rally in 3rd Canucks beat Sharks, home streak now 8 Jackets' Merzlikins gets another shutout Toews has 4 points, Hawks push run to 4 McDavid's 2 goals lift surging Oilers Makar sets record as Avs defeat Blues Bobrovsky returns in Panthers' win Stalock has shutout, Wild rip Stars 7-0 Tatar lifts Canadiens past Vegas in SO (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) DALLAS (AP) Jamie Benn knows why the Dallas Stars have emerged as one of the NHL's hottest teams following a dismal start. "Guys are coming out of their shells," he said. Benn scored the first two goals Tuesday night, and some unsung Stars added four more to beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-1 for Dallas' fifth straight win. The Stars have a nine-game point streak (8-0-1) and have gone 11-1-1 in the last 13. "Everyone is contributing," Benn said. "That's why we're successful as of late, and we're going to continue doing that." Benn, the team captain, has been joined in on the surge. After scoring one goal in his first 20 games, he has scored three in the last two games. Another spark has been Justin Dowling, who after going without a goal in his first 34 NHL games has scored three in the last four on a line with Benn and Tyler Seguin. "They're super easy to play with," Dowling said. "They're elite players. I think you could plug anyone in right now to play with them. I'm fortunate enough to be the guy right now." Corey Perry and defensemen Taylor Fedun and Miro Heiskanen also scored for Dallas. "It's important that you have players like Taylor Fedun and Dowling that are able to produce," Stars coach Jim Montgomery said. "Wave after wave is the way we like to play. Right now, we're playing that way. We just have to maintain this because we know that the other side is not so much fun." Bo Horvat scored the Canucks' goal in the second period against Ben Bishop, who made 32 saves. Vancouver goalie Jacob Markstrom stopped 25 shots. The Canucks are 1-5-1 in the last seven games. "We weren't very good all night," Canucks coach Travis Green said. "The other team came out with a purpose." The Stars killed all five penalties against them, including a 5-on-3 in the second period. Dowling had a goal disallowed 1:26 into the game. Tyler Seguin sent a pass from the top of the right faceoff circle to the left of the goal for Dowling, who tipped the puck in off Markstrom. Vancouver's video challenge showed the play had been offside. Benn scored for real at 7:53 of the first period, skating into the slot and sliding a backhand between Markstrom's legs "You just kind of take advantage of what they give you," Benn said. "It's kind of a lucky goal." Benn's second goal came on the power play at 9:59 of the second period. Perry's shot went off Markstrom's left pad to Benn at the right of the goal for a wrist shot over the goalie's left shoulder. Horvat pulled the Canucks within 2-1 on a breakaway with a wrist shot into the left side of the net at 11:24. Fedun started the play for the third Dallas goal, his first this season, by gaining the puck in the Stars' end. He finished it by putting in his own rebound from the right of the net. Heiskanen, Dowling and Perry scored in the first 8:29 of the third period to put the game away. NOTES: The Stars' six goals tied both their season high and the Canucks' most goals against this season. ... Vancouver came in with a three-game winning streak at Dallas by a combined score of 13-3. The Stars' previous home win over the Canucks had been 2-1 on Nov. 25, 2016. ... Missing at least their fourth game in a row because of lower-body injuries were Stars team leader in goals Roope Hintz (six games), D John Klingberg (five) and F Mattias Janmark (four). ... In Dallas RW Nick Caamano's 12th NHL game, he picked up his first assist on Fedun's goal. ... The Canucks entered tied with Edmonton for the league lead with 21 power-play goals. Canucks: Play Thursday at Nashville in the second of a six-game trip. Stars: Host Winnipeg on Thursday in the second of four games in a row at home. More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/NHL and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1816
__label__wiki	0.732465	0.732465	Interview : Joe Volume October 25, 2013 August 5, 2014 • Sloucher.org Joe Volume. Source. A year ago, we reviewed Joe Volume‘s Lonesome Water, Lonely Sea and got in touch with him to get a few details about life, the universe and country blues. Fast forward a year and we’ve gotten back in touch with him. We ask him about tour life, Los Vincent Black Shadows and his new album, The Sullen Years. Enjoy: 1) Hey, Joe, what’s up? Been hearing something about issues with the band? There is no band, the way I see it is we did a Tour together and that’s it, Los Vincent Black Shadows are a great memory, I really had a blast with those 4 guys onstage, you can hear it in the Bootleg. But social dynamics kinda drifted during the tour. I’m not a total connoisseur of music, but I’d like to think I know something and I’m open to every type of music. I’m not an elitist. But soon I realized that these guys weren’t there for the music, they love their fly-against-the-wall rock n’ roll and at these point in my life I’m ready to do anything music-wise. They were there for the girls and the drugs and I guess for the music in the sense that music could get them drugs and girls. All of this really made me feel like an outsider, I was paying for most of the band’s bills. And also another band we were traveling with. I lost money on that tour just so they wouldn’t starve or sleep on the street -as we actually did once in San Francisco- I think the worst part was when B. Riot was back in Mexico and he bought all the bullshit the other guys were saying. He’s been my songwriter partner for 11 years and suddenly he started ranting about, posting I wasn’t the actual and factual leader of the band and that he wrote “half of the Lonesome Water Album“. Which is an utter and complete lie. He wrote some of the tunes, good songs, he’s an excellent guitar player but he cannot understand that that’s it. He plays guitar on that record and he does so with amazing skill and ability. But a songwriter he ain’t. That’s what got me really upset. And kinda sad because he know I work hard on the songs. But nobody in that band understands that making a record is just not pressing “Record” and playing. It takes a lot. It takes a lot from you. I still love P. Riot. Always will, he taught me how to play the guitar. I’ll always be indebted to him. But if he wants to buy a bag of shit, I’m no one to tell him the contrary. 2) We thought the tour was going swell, what happened? I was kinda out, with my booze and my pills and my books and my own career. The bass player really resented that. One day I showed him some of the new songs I’ve been working on. The next day he was “writing” new songs, he’s a fool and a big fat copycat, not only with me. He has a reputation for not being neither very talented nor very original and in my own humble opinion not too smart. 3) So you don’t have anything to do with the shows in Mexico? That was the real tipping point for me. They first told me they were gonna play ONE show for this journalist that saw us and liked us in San Francisco and I told them it was cool to get some promo. Next thing I know the bass player is selling shows all around saying I was on my way and nothing had happened. That’s when I told them to back off or else. For me it was dragging our name trough the mud. Los Vincent Black Shadows is the four of us onstage. No less, No more. 4) You mention you have the rights for the songs and band name; can’t you veto other people from using them? Yes I can, actually that’s what I did. Like I said, they were never very savvy legal-wise. I always registered everything and paid for everything myself so yeah. It’s painful but as Chilly Gonzales would have it “Entertainment is War”. It had to be done. 5) For the record: what did you play / produced / wrote during your Los Vincent Black Shadows era? Well I think that’s the real knocker. There’s only two albums out of five where the name Los Vincent Black Shadows is used. Real not Right (2006) and I heart broken hearts (2007). I co-produced the Real not Right with Escar Casablanca and B. Riot played one guitar. I played and wrote everything else. And in I Heart Broken hearts once again I co-produced with Escar Casablanca, I played everything because Pepe Riot had od’d on Heroin and left the band for a while. Daniel Barquet plays some drums but we ended up using them as samples, is fair to say that the same drums you find in songs like ‘Lies’ are the same drums used in ‘Stupid to Begin With’. He basically gave us drum sounds and we used them in different tracks. This being said, I have an enormous amount of respect for Danny Barquet, he really surprised me in this last tour, he was the most fun to play with during the live shows, so I gave him a turntable in return. I think he’s gonna do great things, he’s a pretty smart guy. 6) Tell us a bit more about The Sullen Years, you next album? When is it out? Which format will it be available? I dunno about the format yet, I would love to put it out in cassette tough, but it’s hard to phrase the “concept” of the album. It’s divided in two parts or “chapters”. It’s a very ambitious production that details all of my history so far in a musical, lyric and conceptual manner. For example the first songs are punk-rock and I talk about skateboarding, my dogs, simple things I grew up with, my drug problem, finding the blues, that sort of stuff, but the very end is very experimental and weird. So it’s kinda of a “How I got here” album, painfully autobiographic. Working on the lyrics has proven to be a great challenge. 7) Was The Sullen Years recorded in another blitzkrieg recording session for you? Or was it more of a slow paced approach? I’ve been working on The Sullen Years for over 14 months now, so yeah It’s kinda far fetched in terms of production. I understand it’s also very egotistical to make an album about your life. But I believe in the songs, also I don’t sell a lot of albums so there’s no rush in finishing it. I just want what everybody making record wishes: A good solid album. This time is harder but I’m up to the challenge. A lot of it is just that I’m not used to working in LA. And I’m doing this album by myself… in LA. 8) I usually play ‘The Kids (Still Waiting)’ to the people in the UK and they really enjoy it. I don’t know how open you are to talking about lyrics but here it goes: what is the song about? Is funny you ask cuz (spoiler alert) there’s a part II to that song which will appear on The Sullen Years. The song talks about how -at that particular time- I had these vision of the kids being bored and becoming these 7-Eleven parking-lot-generation. So it’s mostly about apathy. Then we had the Rock N’ Roll renaissance with The Strokes and The Stripes and bands like that. We suddenly had a vehicle. Part II is about how bad we drove that vehicle. We crashed the car, We sank the ship. The Music Industry is more corrupt than ever. So I guess in the end ‘Kids’ is just a song of never realized wishes and lost hope. 9) Any plans of re-releasing the older stuff that is no longer available? Or will it just be water under the bridge with previous releases? I’d give my albums for free if it where up to me, and yes a couple of people have approached me about re-releasing the older stuff. Which I’m quite keen on. But right now It has to be a really good deal for both the public and me. We could make a Blue Vinyl limited-edition newly mastered version of the old albums, but I want it to have a fair price tag, specially for the public who cannot afford 40 bucks per album. At some time, eventually, it will come. I’m sure. The recordings are there. I’m proud of them. Words: Sam J. Valdés López Joe Volume Bandcamp. Twitter. Soundcloud. Facebook. Posted in Interview, InterviewsTagged Joe Volume, The Sullen Years, Vincent Black ShadowsBookmark the permalink. A Lovecraftian evening at Wick at Both Ends Invite: (mini)Sheffield Zine Fest	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1827
__label__cc	0.730816	0.269184	San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance • 107 E. Hopkins St. Suite 121A; San Marcos, Texas 78666 About SMGA Natural Areas & Maps Golden-Cheeked Warbler Nesting Season SMGA Austin’s Endangered Golden-Cheeked Warblers Are Returning to Texas Return of the Warblers Jonathan Scalise, City of Austin Balcones Canyon Preserve Biologist [Reprinted with permission: Austin Water Utility is owned and operated by the City of Austin.] Migration is an incredible evolutionary development that is performed by a multitude of different kinds of animals from salmon, crabs, locusts, ladybugs, and butterflies to bats, elk, whales, and birds. These migrations can span hundreds of miles, cover great elevation changes, or cross great bodies of water. Even monarch butterflies have been documented moving 80 miles in one day. Migration is an adaptation that allows animals access to prime food sources or breeding grounds. Around here, spring usually marks the start of the migration performed by migratory birds. Many species of birds that fly south for the winter for the warmer weather and better food supply make the trek back north this time of year to reach their breeding grounds. The Texas coast is a great place to witness fallout, an amazing aspect of avian migration. Thousands of birds reach land after making the long flight across the Gulf of Mexico and it can seem like they are pouring from the sky to rest, recuperate, and refuel. The Golden-cheeked Warbler is a species that overwinters in southern Mexico and northern Central America, where it lives in the forested mountain regions. In early March, male warblers begin arriving in Central Texas and choosing territories in forests of mature Ashe Juniper mixed with oak species. Amazingly, males often return to the precise territory they defended the prior year. They sing to let neighboring males know they are there and ready to defend their territory if necessary. Soon after, females begin arriving and pairing up with males. This annual migration event is timed with the seasonal increase of the local insect population. As each species of tree goes through its process of putting on new leaves, it becomes covered by insects that prefer the softer, immature leaves. Golden-cheeked warblers are insectivores and the staggered nature in which trees put on leaves in the spring ensures the warblers have plenty to eat during the metabolically demanding breeding season. Just a couple of days after migrating back to central Texas and choosing a mate, female warblers choose a well hidden spot in a tree crotch or on a branch and get to work building their nest of strips of ashe juniper bark, spider webs, and feathers. They can finish their nest building in 5 days or less and then typically lay an egg per day for an average of 4 eggs. The baby warblers hatch 11 days later and 9 days after that are ready to leave the nest. By the time the young warblers are a month out of the nest they can essentially feed and fend for themselves (although they may still receive food from a parent) and will be soon ready to head south for their first time and continue the cycle of migration. The City of Austin leads hikes to see the warblers each year, www.austintexas.gov/wildlandevents Edible Plant Hike at Blanco Shoals Natural Area Blanco Shoals Birding — March 5, 2016 © 2005-2020 San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance. All rights reserved. Austin Web Design by Josiesque Designs \| Sitemap You are donating to : San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance https://smgreenbelt.org/golden-cheeked-warbler-nesting-season/	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1831
__label__cc	0.662353	0.337647	Achievements & Standards Christian Vision St Mary's on the Green ODST On Sunday, two children from Year 2 and Mrs. Grier joined the remembrance day service in recognition of the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces, past and present. The children helped lay a wreath on behalf of the Witney Partnership Primary Schools which was a great privilege. On Monday morning, the whole school joined together with members of the community and St. Mary's Church to lay a wreath on behalf of St. Mary's Infant School. The sun shone and despite a chilly wind, the children observed the two minute silence with respect and sang 'Peace, Perfect Peace' beautifully. Share on Facebook Share Share on Twitter Tweet Copyright © 2013-2017 St Mary’s C of E Infant School St. Mary’s C of E Infant School 19 Church Green, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 4AZ f: (01993) 704580 e: office.3207@st-marys-witney.oxon.sch.uk Website Design & Build REDELEVENCREATIVE.COM	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1835
__label__cc	0.68131	0.31869	OverviewPrice In IndiaFAQs BREED FAQs – PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI Are Pembroke Welsh Corgis hypoallergic? Answer: No! Corgis are not hypoallergenic canines as they do shed their fur on a daily basis and they also produce a fair amount of dander which is one of the main causes of allergies in most people. Are Pembroke Welsh Corgis friendly with Kids? Answer: Yes! Corgis are highly affable and kind to small kids. These pooches love to play a lot of games with children of all ages and they are happy to spend most of their time in the company of a fun-loving and cheery kid. Are Pembroke Welsh Corgis friendly with other dogs? Answer: A well-trained and properly socialized Pembroke is fairly friendly and warm with other canines. It will have no major problems in getting along with other pooches and it will be happy to meet new canines and make new friends. But, if a Corgi is not properly guided and is not introduced to a lot of dogs early in its life, then it may have some difficulties in mixing with other canines. Are Pembroke Welsh Corgis friendly with cats? Answer: Yes! Pembrokes are generally very cordial and amiable with other household pets including cats. These canines are happy to share their food, bed, and toys with other animals and thus it makes them a perfect breed for those people who want to raise two pets at the same time. Some untrained Corgis might chase other smaller animals, but this can be easily controlled through proper guidance and early socialization. Do Pembroke Welsh Corgis make good guard Dogs? Answer: No! Pembrokes are not known to make very good guard dogs, but they do make pretty efficient watchdogs instead. These pooches can effectively look after their homes and can protect it from any kind of outside threat by alerting their owners in case of an intruder or a trespasser. Are Pembroke Welsh Corgis apartment friendly? Answer: Yes! Corgis are excellent apartment dogs. They are known to adjust really well to the apartment lifestyle, but it is important to properly fulfill all of their exercise needs so that they remain calm and comfortable inside their homes. How much do Pembroke Welsh Corgis shed? Answer: Corgis are constant shedders. They shed their fur on a frequent basis but only in small amounts. However, during the spring and summer season, these pooches do shed their hair in a heavy manner and, at that time, regular brushing of their coat is extremely necessary as it helps in controlling the shedding process to some extent. Are Pembroke Welsh Corgis good for first-time owners? Answer: Pembrokes are highly cheerful and energetic canines that are known to spread positivity and happiness wherever they go and as they are fairly easy to handle and train, these pooches can be a really good option for the novice or first-time owners. Corgis do have high exercise needs and they shed a lot, but if someone is ready to properly fulfill all the needs of these canines, then Corgis will definitely make a great first pet to most people out there. Do Pembroke Welsh Corgis bark a lot? Answer: Yes! Most Corgis do bark a lot. They love to express themselves through their voice and they are known to do this several times a day. These pooches also bark when they want the attention of their family members. This habit of excessive barking in Corgis can be controlled to a certain extent through proper training and guidance. How much exercise does a Pembroke Welsh Corgi need daily? Answer: Pembrokes need a fair amount of exercise on a daily basis to remain healthy and fit. These pooches should be taken to long walks or strolls and they also enjoy slow-paced jogging sessions. Corgis are known for their playful personality; thus, regular playtime is very important for the Pembrokes as it helps in keeping them active and it is also good for their mental well-being and happiness. Can Pembroke Welsh Corgis live alone for a long time in a day? Answer: Well, most dog breeds present today are highly people-oriented and dependent on their owners and family members and they don’t prefer to be alone for a long time in a day. The same is the case with Corgis, they can live alone in their homes for a few hours, but if they are continuously left all alone for long periods of time, then it can have a harmful effect on these pooches. They might become highly frustrated and demotivated which could eventually lead to various bad habits in them such as excessive barking, furniture chewing etcetera, hence it is not recommended to leave a Corgi all alone for a very long time. Are Pembroke Welsh Corgis easy to train? Answer: Corgis are fairly easy to train as they are known to remain very attentive and agreeable during the training sessions. They love to learn new things like new commands and tricks from their owners, but it is important to start training these pooches from an early age as teaching new things to a small pup is way easier than training a fully grown canine. What are Pembroke Welsh Corgi's grooming needs? Answer: Corgis have moderate grooming requirements. Their coat should be brushed at least once or twice every week so as to remove the extra loose hair from their body. And, during the shedding season, the frequency of brushing should be increased as it helps in controlling the shedding process. These canines only need occasional baths to remain neat and fresh-looking but their ears must be cleaned on a regular basis. Their nails must also be trimmed whenever it is necessary as overly long nails can cause a lot of pain to a dog while walking or running. What is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi's tolerance to heat? Answer: Pembrokes have an average tolerance to heat and hot weather conditions. They can live comfortably in slightly warmer areas where temperature mostly remains below 35°C, but if someone residing in an extremely hot region is thinking of raising a Corgi, then this breed might not be a very good option for that person. What is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi's tolerance to cold? Answer: Corgis have a really good tolerance to cold and low temperatures. They have no problem in living in fairly chilly and wintry areas as their thick double coats definitely protect them a lot under cold and harsh climatic conditions. Is Pembroke Welsh Corgi an intelligent dog breed? Answer: Yes! Corgis are extremely intelligent canines that have awesome learning and problem-solving skills. They can learn the new commands and tricks which are taught to them very quickly and are considered to be one of the most intelligent breeds present today on this planet. Is Pembroke Welsh Corgi stranger friendly? Answer: Most Corgis are very friendly and affectionate with all the people they meet. These pooches love the attention of most people and are known to remain kind and warm with them. But still, it is better to properly introduce them to a lot of people at the puppy stage only so that they become more sociable and comfortable around strangers when they grow up. Do Pembroke Welsh Corgis drool a lot? Answer: No! Corgis are not known for excessive drooling. These canines mostly drool when they are eating their meals or when they want something delicious from their owners or family members, but apart from this, they don’t drool all that much. Are Pembroke Welsh Corgis expensive and high maintenance dogs? Answer: A Pembroke Welsh Corgi is definitely not a very cheap breed to bring home. The total cost to first bring a Corgi home and then properly maintain it is fairly high and is not easy on the pockets of most people. These pooches have quite a few maintenance needs as well. They require a lot of exercises to remain in shape, they need a high-quality feeding material to properly grow and develop and they require a fair amount of guidance from their owners so as to become more sociable, hence these pooches certainly belong to a high-maintenance breed. Are Pembroke Welsh Corgis easily available in India? Answer: The availability of Corgis is fairly mediocre in India. They are available in most big cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai et cetera, but they can be pretty hard to find when it comes to the smaller parts of the country. What is the avg price of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy in India? Answer: The average price of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy in India is around ₹30,000 to ₹50,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing a Corgi puppy home can go fairly high. Do Pembroke Welsh Corgis like to swim? Answer: Many Corgis do like to swim in a lake or in a pool. These pooches love to play in the water and are quite comfortable around a water body. But this is not the case with all Corgis as some of them are not that keen on the water and thus they shouldn’t be forced to swim in a large water body as it might prove to be dangerous for them. What Colors do Pembroke Welsh Corgis Come In? Answer: Pembrokes are mostly found in the following colors which are listed below: Blue (rare) What is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi’s lifespan? Answer: Pembroke Welsh Corgis have a decent lifespan of about 12-14 years. Some of them might even live longer than 14 years if they are consistently given proper care, nutrition, and exercise and they are protected against all the diseases that could be harmful to them. What are the most common health issues for the Pembroke Welsh Corgis? Answer: Most common health problems found in the Pembroke Welsh Corgis are Elbow and Hip Dysplasia, Eye Disorders, Cardiac Issues, Degenerative Myelopathy, and Von Willebrand’s Disease.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1838
__label__cc	0.591569	0.408431	Ready for business Download or print On 25 June 2018, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) published its rules and accompanying guidance for a crypto business regulatory framework. The exciting new regime will permit firms to apply for a license to operate a "crypto asset business" in the ADGM, including broker-dealer activities, operating an exchange and acting as a crypto asset custodian, but in each case in respect of the most well established and traded crypto-currencies. The new regime presents a market leading set of regulations designed to be in tune with how crypto firms operate, but recognising the key risks posed to investors and the financial system With this regime, the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has established itself as one of the world leading regulators in the cryptomarket. Its rules and guidance set out a newly created regulated activity of operating a crypto-asset business and a new type of regulated firm, to be governed by a technology focused conduct of business rulebook developed in conjunction with industry participants. Rules & Guidance The new rules should be of particular interest in several jurisdictions with similar self-contained rulebooks to the ADGM, such as the UK. The FSRA had consulted on the proposed rules in April, in which Clifford Chance participated, and the finalised rules and guidance take industry feedback into account. The framework reflects the positive approach we have seen from the UAE financial free zones in responding to market demands for licensing of fintech business. Firms can obtain a license to: Conduct brokerage Buy and sell for their own account (by way of business) Provide advice on crypto trades Operate an exchange and/or act as a "crypto asset custodian". The official regulated activity for any such firm would be "operating a crypto asset business" (OCAB). Such activities will, however, only be limited to "Accepted Crypto Assets" being a prescribed list to be published by the FSRA, taking into account several factors. These include: security profile of the token; exchange connectivity; liquidity/volatility and the underlying distributed ledger technology; as well as a maturity/market cap threshold, initially of US$4 billion (which would likely mean one or more of BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, EOS and LTC to start with). Licensed OCAB firms will need additional approvals to introduce new Accepted Crypto Assets into their scope of activities. Firms authorised to conduct crypto-asset business currently will only be permitted to deal in these Accepted Crypto Assets. There are no proposals to license ICOs. The regulations set out succinct but comprehensive 'conduct of business requirements' for crypto asset business whilst applying the existing regulations for other types of business where relevant. The regulations focus on the following core areas to mitigate the risks to investors: AML (full rules apply) Consumer protection (enhancement to conduct rules including detailed disclosure requirements) Technology governance (detailed systems and control requirements) Exchange rules (existing MTF1 rules broadly apply to crypto-exchanges) Custody rules (existing rules will apply to custody of crypto assets as client assets). The application of certain traditional financial services rules to OCAB will require some novel thinking, such as in the application of suitability assessments for advised sales. In the context of traditional investments with recognised characteristics, suitability presents a well-trodden path of assessing an individual's circumstances and portfolio against investment performance data and risk factors. In the context of crypto assets, where investors are looking beyond pure speculation, lack of data on historical correlations of asset classes and expected future performance data will make a traditional portfolio assessment much more challenging. In addition, we await to see how certain specific aspects of the traditional financial services rules for MTFs, such as in relation to volatility-induced circuit breakers, can be applied in a crypto asset context. The new rules also include a requirement for OCAB holders to create a "Crypto Asset Compliance Policy", which must be "as robust as possible" and cover the crypto asset specific requirements in the rules. Technology is required to be subject to regular and thorough testing and upgrades. References are also made to network security standards and encryption algorithms being in line with accepted international standards. Such aspects are undoubtedly critical aspects in the protection of crypto investors. The compliance requirements for OCAB firms are detailed and will require extensive engagement with the FSRA throughout the licensing process to demonstrate compliance with traditional conduct of business, systems and controls and AML rules. There should be evidence that the systems and software to be used by the OCAB firm are sufficiently robust. A clear take-away from the guidance accompanying the rules is that they have been developed in a manner intended to fit with the established practices and "industry" standards for crypto-businesses operating globally. Capital requirements will equate OCAB firms to "Recognized Exchanges" (6 or 12 months' operating expenses with additional capital requirements which the FSRA may specify depending on any unique risks). Unlike certain other regimes globally, capital requirements will need to be met in fiat currency and not crypto assets. AML and KYC standards may present a necessary challenge for traditional crypto operators offering quick access to wallet tools. With the full AML rulebook applying, an existing business moving into the ADGM may have issues in on-boarding/re-KYC'ing clients to ADGM standards that require more comprehensive and up to date ID information and proof/source of wealth assessments. The guidance highlights that the FSRA does not consider it appropriate for OCAB holders to use simplified CDD when conducting crypto asset activities. However, as noted above, the FSRA has made efforts to support firms in their guidance by reference to crypto specific tech tools to assist in compliance requirements – such as in respect of the requirement to monitor the origin and destination of crypto-funds.2 In addition, it remains to be seen how the full AML rulebook can be applied to decentralised exchanges (DEX) whilst still retaining the obvious benefits that come with DEXs. Custody rules reflect market practice for crypto-business FSRA guidance runs through the market approaches of multi-signature wallets and off-line/air-gapped key storage facilities. The guidance also notes that requirements for clients to self-custody crypto assets presents material risks for investors and will need detailed disclosure up-front of such implications. We expect that custody processes and guidance will need to be updated as international practices emerge, reflecting a balance of private key security vs quick trade functionality. A big step for both OCAB firms and the FSRA will be the establishment of crypto exchanges now provided for under the rules. Crypto-asset exchanges will be licensed in a manner similar to MTFs. However, there are not currently regulated MTF platforms in the ADGM or DIFC and therefore such a license will be both a first in terms of crypto assets being exchanged and a first from a market supervision perspective for the region. The FSRA has included a number of sensible oversight requirements demonstrating it will be heavily involved in monitoring exchange operations. For example, the settlement of crypto-trades vs internal exchange ledgers must be live tested and demonstrated to its satisfaction.3 The FSRA acknowledges that firms will need to commit substantial resources within the ADGM to license an exchange. We expect OCAB firms to license as broker-dealers/custodians utilising other exchanges in the first instance whilst building up this capability. The cryptocurrency exchange market has recently seen growth in the demand for decentralised exchanges. Such exchanges keep more to the decentralised philosophy of blockchain by not having a market making central authority that governs and controls trades. Rather, trades are recorded on the relevant blockchain ledger itself and the "central authority" is a smart contract platform which executes trades in accordance with bids and offers by market participants. As the new rules do not distinguish between centralised exchanges and DEXs, they may need to be revised in order to account for this growth in due course. The future for the rulebook The global perception of the ADGM's rulebook will be a key test. We expect international regulators to recognise the regime as reasonably robust and overseen by a dedicated ADGM team of experts applying international AML standards. This will be supported by the number of cross border cooperation agreements the ADGM has with other regulators. We also note a number of firms, from local start-ups to international operations, are already in discussions to submit licensing applications. That being said, thorough assessments will be required by OCAB licence applicants and the FSRA in ensuring satisfaction of the regulatory requirements. We expect the FSRA to adopt a rigorous approach, with its international credibility at stake. Jack Hardman Connor Partos Fizel Nejabat	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1840
__label__wiki	0.861753	0.861753	Days of the year, Days of release 8 June (releases) 8 June in On 8 June, a number of things set in or relevant to the Doctor Who universe were released or published. 1968 - Part two of the TV Comic story Dr. Who and the Space Pirates was first published. 1974 - Part six of Planet of the Spiders was first broadcast on BBC1. 1974 - Part four of the TV Comic story Size Control was first published. 1989 - DWM 150 was first released by Marvel Comics. 1996 - Part two of the Radio Times comic story Dreadnought was first published. 1998 - Seeing I and Mission: Impractical were first published by BBC Books. 2006 - Doctor Who Files 1: The Doctor, 2: Rose, 3: The Slitheen and 4: The Sycorax were first published by BBC Children's Books. 2006 - TDW 9 aired on BBC One. 2007 - TDW 22, including episode nine of The Infinite Quest, first aired on CBBC. 2017 - VOR 100 was published by Big Finish Productions. Retrieved from "https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/8_June_(releases)?oldid=2759030" Days of release	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1841
__label__cc	0.523261	0.476739	Types of Responsibilities Notaries Carry A notary is viewed as an open official named by a state government. The essential occupation obligation of a public accountant is to help avoid misrepresentation by seeing the signatures of archives and confirming their realness. Furthermore, past these widespread activity obligations that each notary plays out, some lesser-realized obligations are likewise performed by public accountants. If you are trying your way to become a notary, you must know about the responsibilities such professionals carry. They have several duties, and all of them are crucial so that no one can get their way through any fraudulent activity. To know about the responsibilities of Mobile Notary Service Los Angeles CA, you can always check here. Checking Oaths You must know, one official responsibility of an endorser is to control promises and confirmations, which are vows on an individual’s respect expressing that he is coming clean and can be considered legitimately responsible for giving bogus data. Under the law, an individual who makes a vow that is later found to contain false articulations can be punished for prevarication. Vows are normally managed during court procedures and when swearing in open authorities for their new job. Taking Depositions and Affidavits Testimonies and affirmations are the composed declaration, or explanation of certainties, made by an observer under a vow. In many states, it’s viewed as lawful to utilize testimonies and oaths instead of living declaration in a court when the observer is inaccessible to physically affirm. In any case, since taking testimonies and oaths are a specialized aptitude that requires the utilization of stenography gear, just specific legal officials play out these assignments. Keeping up Proper Records Each state has its very own laws concerning which records a notary must keep. Regularly, some kind of record book must be kept up on every exchange, and the substance of this book must be open for all records. If a place requires every notary to detail the date of everything authorized, the date the thing was authenticated, the name and address of the endorser, the methods by which the notary confirmed the signer’s character, regardless of whether the endorser knows the signer, the name and address of the guarantee, the name of the first guarantee if land is evolving hands, and a short depiction of what’s being legally approved. Performing Marriage Ceremonies An endorser that administration of one city, then from another state in habitants are lawfully approved to perform wedding functions. Every single other state doesn’t permit this training. All together for a public accountant to wed a couple in one of these states, a marriage permit from an approved authority of a similar state should initially be acquired. The wedding function itself should likewise be directed in a similar state. The work of a notary is different than other legal officers. They have a huge duty to perform, whether that’s for business or a marriage. #guarantee, #Mobile Notary Service Los Angeles CA, #testimonies 5 Essential Tips To Sell Your Used Car Faster In Dubai How Do Bed Wedges Help In Acid Reflux? This is Naveen Kumar the CEO and founder of JDM Web Technologies. Being an expert in Google Adwords and Google Analytics Certified accompanied by 10 years of experience in the field of SEO, Digital Marketing, PPC and ORM I can provide you with the affordable Web Design Services and Web Development Company. How To Impress Your Girlfriend With Customised Gifts? Foods and Medication to Help Erectile Dysfunction Major Investment Mistakes Young FD Investors Should Avoi How to Choose a Cordless Drill Top Reasons why a Team Full of Top Performers Usually Underperform	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1844
__label__wiki	0.86432	0.86432	We use cookies and third-party to provide a better online experience, including to serve targeted ads. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies and privacy agreement. Learn more Games and interactive design Study games and interactive design Be a part of the next generation of Australian games makers and media designers with our games and interactive design courses. Develop the skills you need to work across a variety of roles behind the scenes in design, illustration, development, software engineering, animator, and management. Our facilities and equipment are state-of-the-art. Our opti-track motion capture system, Leap Motion and Oculus Rift Virtual Reality systems, dedicated Alienware lab, and more mean you will be working with the most up-to-date tech on the market. TAFE Queensland offers a range of courses in games and interactive design at a diploma and bachelor level. Whether you want to be a games designer, concept artist, 3D modeller, multimedia designer or more, we have a course that's right for you. View games and interactive design courses 3D modeller Interactive media developer Simulation developer/designer Studio production manager Web designer and illustrator TAFE Priority Training Program If you're thinking of studying a diploma, certificate IV, or certificate III course you may be eligible for funding through the TAFE Priority Training Program (TPTP). This funding is available to eligible students who enrol in applicable programs after 1 July 2018. Cade Franklin went from learning to code to creating Australia's Game of the Year. Cade Franklin Diploma of Screen and Media (CUA51015) Leveling up Ben Marrinan used to spend his afternoons playing video games. Now he's a successful games designer, creating games for the next generation to enjoy. Ben Marrinan Cade still uses the skills he learnt at TAFE Queensland in his current role as a lead game designer. Finding his passion Ben didn't take much of an interest in his studies at school. It wasn't until he found his true passion in games design that he really started to apply himself. Games and interactive design lab The games and innovation research lab at our South Bank campus features the best of modern gaming tech. It features equipment including an opti-track motion capture system, Leap Motion and Oculus Rift Virtual Reality systems, dedicated Alienware lab, and more. View games design lab While fate may have played a hand in starting Cade Franklin's career in games design, it's taken a lot more than good luck to get him to where he is today. TAFE Queensland wins big at the 2018 Queensland Training Awards The red carpet was rolled out to the Vocational Education and Training sector, students and industry for the 57th Queensland Training Awards (QTA), with TAFE Queensland’s staff and students taking home the lions-share of awards. From gamer to games designer Ben Marrinan is making a name for himself in the games industry. The boy who used to play video games after school is now a successful games designer, creating games for the next generation to enjoy. BROWSE NEWS AND EVENTS	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1853
__label__wiki	0.909353	0.909353	YouTube TV to offer live TV in the U.S. with no hassle or commitment Business / Entertainment / TV By Jason Bouwmeester YouTube TV offers an entirely legal way to get shows from networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and more for a fraction of the cost of traditional cable TV. Cable TV just got real interesting in the U.S. after rumours started floating around earlier today. Those rumours have now been confirmed in a YouTube blog post: YouTube TV will bring cable TV — including live sports — to U.S. households in the near future. With more users cutting cable and turning to other methods of finding and consuming their content, YouTube’s new service offers an entirely legal way to get shows from networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and more for a fraction of the cost of traditional cable TV, and with no commitment. For $35/month, subscribers get access to cable TV on mobile, tablet, or computers, cloud DVR, YouTube Red Originals, and six accounts all for $35/month. Those that want more can get Fox Sports Plus and Showtime for an additional charge. While there are some notable networks missing, it’s definitely a decent start for those that are just after basic networks. If you’re wondering exactly what YouTube TV has to offer, you can check out some of the features below: Live TV streaming from ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, regional sports networks and dozens of popular cable networks. YouTube TV gives you the best of live TV, from must-see broadcast shows like “Empire,” “The Voice,” “The Big Bang Theory” and “Scandal,” to the live sports you want. YouTube TV includes major sports networks like ESPN and regional sports networks like Fox Sports Networks and Comcast SportsNet, so you can watch your favorite NBA or MLB teams. We’ve also partnered with local TV stations, so you’ll also get sports and local news based on where you live. And YouTube TV offers dozens of additional cable channels, so you won’t miss out on the latest news from MSNBC or Fox News, popular shows and movies from USA or FX, kids programming from the Disney Channel or Sprout, or reality TV from E! or Bravo. You can also add Showtime, or Fox Soccer Plus to your networks for an additional charge. In total, YouTube TV gives you access to more than 40 networks, listed below. A cloud DVR, with no storage limits. With YouTube TV, you’ll be able to record live TV and never run out of storage. Your cloud DVR can record as many shows as you want, simultaneously, without using precious data or space on your phone and we’ll store each of your recordings for nine months. A service that works great on all your screens. You can watch YouTube TV on any screen—mobile, tablet or computer—and you can easily stream to your TV with a Google Chromecast or Chromecast built-in TV. YouTube TV works on both Android and iOS. And your cloud DVR goes with you, so you can stream your recordings on any device, whenever and wherever you want. YouTube Red Originals. With a YouTube TV membership, you can watch all of our YouTube Red Original series and movies right on the new YouTube TV app. Six accounts, one price. Every YouTube TV membership comes with six accounts, each with its own unique recommendations and personal DVR with no storage limits. You can watch up to three concurrent streams at a time. Half the cost of cable with zero commitments. A YouTube TV membership is only $35 a month and there are no commitments—you can cancel anytime. What do you think about getting your cable TV through YouTube? Will you be looking into it once it’s available in your area? Let us know in the comments below or on Google+, Twitter, or Facebook. Source: YouTube Blog Source: YouTube TV Related Items:ABC, cable TV, cbs, ESPN, featured, FOX, NBC, YouTube, YouTube Red, YouTube TV Samsung TV Plus adds CBSN – CBS News free to its lineup Cable TV — What does the future hold? Is cable TV becoming obsolete? Rocket Man: Elon Musk In His Own Words review: A compilation of thought-provoking insights Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why asks “Why would a girl lie?”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1856
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__label__cc	0.740384	0.259616	Databases3 EeLP2 Galaxy2 Metabolomics2 drug discovery2 eLearning2 Big Data1 Biostatistics1 Containerization1 DNA-seq1 Data Analysis1 Data life-cycle1 Data policies1 Deployment1 EXCELERATE1 EuBIC EuPA1 FAIR1 Functional Association Netw... HDRUK1 Jalview1 Kinetic modeling1 Life Sciences1 MOOC1 Metabolism1 Network Visualization1 Open Science1 Pathway analysis1 Phylogenetic trees1 Protein secondary structure1 RNA1 Reproducibility1 Risk assessment1 Standards1 Statistical modelling1 Teaching Aid1 Text Mining1 The Carpentries1 Virtual environment1 biomathematics1 biomolecular1 birmingham1 commons1 human disease, Data integra...1 immunology1 interoperability1 learning management system1 life-sciences1 metabolic profiling1 metabolites1 metabonomics1 micronutrition1 multiple sequence alignment1 open educational resorce1 pharmaceutical,1 phenome1 phenotype1 product safety1 protein prediction1 protein sequence1 protein sequence analysis protein structure 1 protein subfamily analysis1 semantic web1 Slovenia1 Content provider type Register content provider What are content providers in TeSS? Title ascending Title descending 11 content providers found Keywords: infrastructure or metabolome or NGS or protein sequence analysis or Functional Association Netw... or EuBIC or medical device or simulations or Synthetic biology or life sciences IFB French Institute of Bioinformatics The French Institute of Bioinformatics (CNRS IFB) is a national service infrastructure in... 126 training materials 5 upcoming events (365 past events) IFB French Institute of Bioinformatics http://www.france-bioinformatique.fr/en https://tess.elixir-europe.org/content_providers/ifb-french-institute-of-bioinformatics The French Institute of Bioinformatics (CNRS IFB) is a national service infrastructure in bioinformatics. IFB’s principal mission is to provide basic services and resources in bioinformatics for scientists and engineers working in the life sciences. IFB is the French node of the European research infrastructure, ELIXIR. /system/content_providers/images/000/000/049/original/ifb-logo_1.png?1469458221 Birmingham Metabolomics Training Centre Providing training to empower the next generation of metabolomics researchers. The Birmingham... 8 upcoming events (17 past events) Birmingham Metabolomics Training Centre https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/metabolomics-training-centre/course-list.aspx https://tess.elixir-europe.org/content_providers/birmingham-metabolomics-training-centre Providing training to empower the next generation of metabolomics researchers. The Birmingham Metabolomics Training Centre provides training to the metabolomics community in both analytical and computational methods. The training centre partners with both the Phenome Centre Birmingham and the NERC Biomolecular Analysis Facility to provide vocational training courses in clinical and environmental metabolomics. We offer a combination of both face-to-face and online courses. The Birmingham Metabolomics Training Centre is directed by Dr Warwick Dunn, Professor Mark Viant, Dr Ralf Weber and Dr Catherine Winder. /system/content_providers/images/000/000/084/original/12106_BMTC_lock-up_AW-01.jpg?1508159124 ELIXIR Slovenia Slovenian national ELIXIR node 5 training materials ELIXIR Slovenia https://elixir.mf.uni-lj.si https://tess.elixir-europe.org/content_providers/elixir-slovenia Slovenian national ELIXIR node /system/content_providers/images/000/000/103/original/ELIXIR_SLOVENIA_white_background.png?1544083070 BioExcel BioExcel is a Centre of Excellence for Computational Biomolecular Research set up to support... BioExcel http://bioexcel.eu/ https://tess.elixir-europe.org/content_providers/bioexcel BioExcel is a Centre of Excellence for Computational Biomolecular Research set up to support academia and industry in the use of high-end computing in biomolecular research. /system/content_providers/images/000/000/053/original/BioExcel_logo_payoff.png?1470306206 Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, a company with approximately... 1 upcoming event (7 past events) Thermo Fisher Scientific https://learn.thermofisher.com/europe/courses/ https://tess.elixir-europe.org/content_providers/thermo-fisher-scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, a company with approximately 50,000 employees in 50 countries, creating products and services that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Our EMEA team runs workshops and a bioinformatics career professional development programme across Europe. Our bioinformatics training programme is not limited to Ion Torrent™ users, but anybody dealing with NGS data analysis. Molecular biologists and bench scientists with an interest to go beyond the graphic interface will enjoy our courses. We offer you a chance to explore the open source world associated to bioinformatics with our experts. /system/content_providers/images/000/000/052/original/Thermo_logo.jpg?1469615410 The Center for Professional Innovation and Education CfPIE is a leading provider of quality training for the life sciences industry. For nearly 15... 0 upcoming events (7 past events) The Center for Professional Innovation and Education https://www.cfpie.com https://tess.elixir-europe.org/content_providers/the-center-for-professional-education-and-innovation CfPIE is a leading provider of quality training for the life sciences industry. For nearly 15 years, the world’s biggest brands and companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and skin/cosmetics markets have relied on our on-site and classroom courses. We are dedicated to helping companies improve their performance in various business functions, including regulatory, product development, go-to-market, compliance, and more. We are also committed to helping individuals at these companies grow their careers and improve their knowledge bases. /system/content_providers/images/000/000/079/original/CfPIE_Logo_230x70.jpg?1501710748 Proteomics Academy EuPA Educational Committee The EuPA Educational Committee supports educational initiatives in... 0 upcoming events (1 past event) Proteomics Academy http://www.proteomics-academy.org/ https://tess.elixir-europe.org/content_providers/proteomics-academy EuPA Educational Committee The EuPA Educational Committee supports educational initiatives in proteomics. Our aim is to make proteomics techniques affordable to all. We designed this website to provide the scientific community with free and open educational material. EuBIC The European Bioinformatics Community (EuBIC) is a EuPA initiative for user-oriented bioinformatics. Our aim is to improve bioinformatics through the set-up of community driven dynamics improving the funding, publication, and work in user-oriented bioinformatics. In order to better disseminate bioinformatics among the scientific community, we also distribute educational material freely through this website, organize teaching, and a yearly conference. We function on a spontaneous voluntary basis, anyone is free to join, just contact us to stay tuned on the latest events! The Proteomics Academy is a joint effort of the European Proteomics Association (EuPA) educational committee and the European Bioinformatics Community (EuBIC) initiative. Our aim is to foster interaction between scientists interested in proteomics in an open, constructive, and collaborative way. We will be happy to answer your questions, receive your suggestions, and we welcome anyone wanting to join this community effort! /system/content_providers/images/000/000/064/original/97d05c_c3fb133973c34e318b81d122091dd238.png?1484056294 Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research was established in 2007 at the [Faculty of... Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research http://www.cpr.ku.dk/ https://tess.elixir-europe.org/content_providers/novo-nordisk-foundation-center-for-protein-research Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research was established in 2007 at the [Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences](http://healthsciences.ku.dk/), [University of Copenhagen](http://www.ku.dk/), to promote basic and applied discovery research on human proteins of medical relevance. The establishment of the center was made possible by a generous donation of 600 million DKK (~113 MUSD) from the [Novo Nordisk Foundation](http://www.novonordiskfonden.dk/en) as well as through significant contributions from the University of Copenhagen for the renovation of the center facilities. In the beginning of 2015 the Novo Nordisk Foundation donated additional 180 million DKK for the next funding period. /system/content_providers/images/000/000/088/original/cpr.png?1520154812 University of Leicester Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Analysis Support Hub (BBASH) The ongoing development of next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies has meant that vast... University of Leicester Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Analysis Support Hub (BBASH) https://www2.le.ac.uk/colleges/medbiopsych/facilities-and-services/cbs/bbash https://tess.elixir-europe.org/content_providers/university-of-leicester-bioinformatics-and-biostatistics-analysis-support-hub-bbash The ongoing development of next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies has meant that vast amounts of sequencing data is being produced, with researchers increasingly wanting the capability and knowledge to analyse their own data. Over the past 3 years BBASH has developed a number of 1, 2 and 3 day hands-on, NGS analysis workshops designed specificially to meet the needs of laboratory based researchers with little or no experience of NGS data analysis and command line tools. The workshops are held at the University of Leicester's state of the art College Court Conference Centre and consist of introductory presentations followed by practical sessions where delegates will gain hands-on experience of analysing and interpreting real data. The BBASH trainers are University of Leicester bioinformaticians or researchers with many years experience in bioinformatics and bioinformatics training, having delivered many workshops across the UK and Europe. /system/content_providers/images/000/000/086/original/BBASHlogo.png?1509536575 Jalview (www.jalview.org) is free-to-use sequence alignment and analysis visualisation software... Jalview http://www.jalview.org/ https://tess.elixir-europe.org/content_providers/jalview Jalview (www.jalview.org) is free-to-use sequence alignment and analysis visualisation software that links genomic variants, protein alignments and 3D structure. Protein, RNA and DNA data can be directly accessed from public databases (e.g. Pfam, Rfam, PDB, UniProt and ENA etc.). Jalview has editing and annotation functionality within a fully integrated, multiple window interface. The sequence alignment programs Clustal Omega, Muscle, MAFFT, ProbCons, T-COFFEE, ClustalW, MSA Prob and GLProb can be run directly from within Jalview. Jalview integrates protein secondary structure prediction (JPred), generate trees, assesses consensus and conservation across sequence families. Journal quality figures can be generated from the results. The Jalview Desktop will run on Mac, MS Windows, Linux and any other platform that supports Java. It has been developed in Geoff Barton's group (www.compbio.dundee.ac.uk) in the School of Life Sciences (www.lifesci.dundee.ac.uk) at the University of Dundee with funding from the BBSRC and the Wellcome Trust. /system/content_providers/images/000/000/091/original/logo-boxg.png?1524735946 FAIRDOM Research Infrastructure supporting life scientists in managing their data and models FAIRly.... FAIRDOM https://fair-dom.org/ https://tess.elixir-europe.org/content_providers/fairdom Research Infrastructure supporting life scientists in managing their data and models FAIRly. Specifically designed for interdisciplinary research such as systems biology, systems medicine, and synthetic biology. /system/content_providers/images/000/000/100/original/Screen_Shot_2018-09-06_at_15.54.17.png?1536245244	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1861
__label__wiki	0.674083	0.674083	Home Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection Sisters Title Sisters Collection ID Shades of L.A. Collection Shades of L.A.: Chinese American Community Location/Accession S-011-949 120 Date [nd] Description Photo taken of a girl and her sister, Virginia Loo Yoshiyama, playing ping pong. Subject Teenagers--California--Los Angeles. Sisters--California--Los Angeles. Shades of L.A. Collection photographs. Credits Shades of L.A. is an archive of photographs representing the contemporary and historic diversity of families in Los Angeles. Images were chosen from family albums and include daily life, social organizations, work, personal and holiday celebrations, and migration and immigration activities. Made possible and accessible through the generous support of the Security Pacific National Bank, Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners, Photo Friends, California Council for the Humanities, the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, and the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation. Rights The contents of this collection are restricted to personal, research, and non-commercial use. The Library cannot share the personal and/or contact information of the donors, their descendants, or associates who contributed photographs and oral histories to the collection. Reproduction Information Images available for reproduction and educational use. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/orderinguse.html for additional information. Sub-Collection Name Shades of L.A. Photo Collection	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1862
__label__wiki	0.664364	0.664364	Texas Housers Texas Low Income Housing Information Service What is fair housing? Corpus Christi’s Northside Disaster Recovery Housing Houston Housing Segregation National Housing Trust Fund Rio Grande Valley Drainage Campaign Sunnyside Neighborhood Plan Texas Housers Newsletter Archive A Little Louder Podcast Legacy of housing segregation felt in McKinney pool incident On Saturday, the latest in our country’s recent series of ugly police confrontations with African-Americans occurred in a seemingly unlikely place: A community pool in McKinney, Texas, a quiet Dallas suburb named 2014’s best place to live in America. The incident, captured in a video that was viewed more than four million times in two days, followed a police response to an argument between white adults and African-American teenagers at a pool in Craig Ranch, an affluent McKinney subdivision. Several white police officers confronted the teens and one officer, Eric Casebolt, was filmed wrestling a 15-year-old girl to the ground and pointing his gun at those trying to help her. Casebolt has since been placed on administrative leave. After so many recent stories about police using excessive and often deadly force against African-Americans, the McKinney incident is perhaps, sadly, unsurprising. But the cultural history that led to the incident – that led to the police’s involvement in the first place – reveals much about the legacy of racial housing segregation in an allegedly idyllic small Texas town. As covered in the International Business Times, McKinney’s city government and housing authority were sued for housing discrimination just six years ago. Inclusive Communities Project (ICP) brought the suit in after city leaders refused to build low income housing on McKinney’s predominantly white west side – the part of town where the Craig Ranch subdivision is located. McKinney is racially divided, as the area west of U.S. Highway 75 is nearly 90 percent white while the east side is more diverse – and much more economically depressed. In the end, the housing authority settled with ICP and committed to build up to 400 units of low income housing on the west side. One development was completed in 2013, and last year the city council passed a resolution to build another. But the forced desegregation of the west side may have been on the minds of the white adults at Craig Ranch North Community Pool, who, according to reports, reacted to the arrival of black teenagers by telling them to go back to their “Section 8 housing.” The incident escalated when the police were called to drive away the teens, who said they’d come to the pool for a birthday party. The pool is in a Census tract that is 75 percent white. ICP is also behind the fair housing case that the U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on sometime this month. In their suit against the state of Texas that has now reached the high court, ICP used the disparate impact provision of the Fair Housing Act to argue that the way the state approved Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) in the Dallas area, while not necessarily racist by intent, disproportionately resulted in minorities living in low opportunity areas. After a federal judge sided with ICP in 2012, the state was forced to locate more LIHTC properties in integrated areas that provide families of color with a greater chance of success. Texas appealed that decision, and if the Supreme Court sides with the state and overturns the disparate impact provision, the consequences for fair housing could be devastating. Suits like ICP’s are one of the strongest tools to overcome the type of segregation seen in McKinney, where the deep-seated racial biases that bubbled to the surface at the pool this weekend are behind challenges to keep low income housing out of high opportunity neighborhoods. The disparate impact provision provides a way to prevent housing discrimination that is not explicitly racist but still harms minority groups. Just as telling a black teenager to go back to their Section 8 housing is only implicitly racist, so too is isolating low income housing in segregated communities. In the 11 largest cities in Texas, nine out of ten people with Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers were African-American or Hispanic, and nine out of ten lived in a majority-minority Census tract: The lack of low income housing options in high opportunity neighborhoods keeps the predominantly African-American and Hispanic families who use vouchers, LIHTC and other affordable housing tools away from places like Craig Ranch. And when low income families of color are kept out of these neighborhoods, their children suffer. A landmark new study by the Equality of Opportunity Project shows how growing up in a poor neighborhood makes it much more likely that you’ll stay poor the rest of your life. According to county data gathered in the study and mapped by the New York Times, growing up in McKinney or elsewhere in Collin County is generally helpful for a low income child. Every year a child spends in the county adds about $770 to their future annual income. Compare that to Dallas County next door, which ranks in the study’s bottom 19 percent nationally and costs low income children about $1,340 per year in future income. In other words, a low income family in the Dallas area seeking a brighter future for their children – in a safer, more integrated neighborhood with better schools – might want to move to McKinney. Indeed, the city is one of the fastest-growing places in America, and its demographics are shifting along with its growth. The African-American population in McKinney jumped from 7.2 percent in 2000 to 10.5 percent in 2010, echoing the national trend of black movement to the suburbs. The Time story that named McKinney the best place to live in the country described the city’s successful schools and job opportunities, factors that are undoubtedly attractive to low income and minority families. It also noted the “homey Southern charm” and “hometown feeling” of McKinney’s residents and historic downtown, with its “mix of art galleries, boutiques, and farm-to-table restaurants.” When trying to find the best place to live, a family considers jobs, schools, safety and the opportunities afforded to children. But low income families, especially African-American and Hispanic families, must also think about a community’s attitudes toward integration and sharing the benefits of a city – restaurants, pools, subdivisions, parts of town – with everyone. The harassment of black teenagers, and the city’s troubled history of housing segregation, raises a question about McKinney as “the best place to live”: For who? 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__label__wiki	0.679316	0.679316	TextileFuture by Virginia About TextileFuture Premium Editorial Posted on 19. October 2019 17. October 2019 by vbodmer U.S. Meijer announces first-ever “Fred Meijer Award” Long-Time Team Member Cathy Cooper Receives Company’s Highest Honour Cathy Cooper, Senior Director of Community Partnerships and Giving for Meijer, has been awarded the inaugural Fred Meijer Award, the highest-level team member recognition available from the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer. “Our family is so pleased to present this award to Cathy,” said Hank Meijer, Executive Chairman of Meijer. “Cathy has been such an amazing ambassador of our company during her 37-year career that it’s only appropriate she is the first team member to receive this annual award.” The Fred Meijer Award is granted annually to one Meijer team member who most exhibits the qualities Fred was known for – leadership through humility, generosity, and passion for serving others. The Fred Meijer Award is one element of the company’s new Legacy Awards, which also includes a “Presidents Award” that will be presented to several Meijer team members throughout October. The Legacy Awards were created to honour Meijer team members who are leaving a lasting legacy among their teams and communities. Cathy started her career at Meijer in 1982 as a manager at one of the company’s Sagebrush stores and advanced through several roles in the marketing organization prior to her current role directing Meijer’s community partnerships and giving efforts. In her current role, she acts as the company’s primary contact for the numerous philanthropic organizations Meijer supports. She also directs Meijer sponsorships of collegiate and professional sports and serves as the Executive Director of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. Cathy serves on the local boards of Gilda’s Club of Grand Rapids, The Better Business Bureau, The American Heart Association and Experience Grand Rapids. As the inaugural winner of this award, Cathy will have her contribution to Meijer company history acknowledged for generations to come by having her name inscribed on the Fred Meijer Award trophy, which will be a permanent feature of the Meijer Heritage Center. Each year, the Fred Meijer Award winner’s name will be added to this trophy – adding to Fred’s legacy for years to come. As part of her prize, Cathy will also receive a well-deserved vacation designed just for her and a donation to a community partner charity of her choice. Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates more than 245 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com Share this TextileFuture content with: Polartec military issue fleece collection We are renewing our Newsletter distribution list. Please resubscribe to our Newsletter free of cost! Use RSS and don’t miss on any post! Are you looking for older news? Click here to get to the News-Archive Portrait of V. Bodmer-Altura: © Professional Photographer Cristina Zilioli Mühlebachstrasse 44 CH-8008 Zurich, Switzerland Virginia Bodmer-Altura Publisher /Economist & Publicist virgi@textile-future.com Skype virgi.bodal24 © TextileFuture error: Content is protected and lays under Copyright!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1866
__label__wiki	0.648832	0.648832	The AIM NetworkAIM ExtraSpying on Julian Assange: UC Global, CNN and Russian Couriers Spying on Julian Assange: UC Global, CNN and Russian Couriers Written by: Dr Binoy Kampmark Image from cnn.com Category: AIM Extra Binoy Kampmark History’s scope for the absurd and tragic is infinite. Like Sisyphus engaged in permanent labours pushing a boulder up a slope, the effort of making sense of such scope is likewise, absurdly infinite. To see images of an exhausted and world-weary Julian Assange attempting to dodge the all-eye surveillance operation that he would complain about is to wade in the insensibility of it all. But it could hardly have surprised those who have watched WikiLeaks’ battles with the Security Establishment over the years. Assange is not merely an exceptional figure but a figure of the exception. Despite being granted asylum status by an Ecuadorean regime that would subsequently change heart with a change of brooms, he was never permitted to exercise all his freedoms associated with such a grant. There was always a sense of contingency and qualification, the impending cul-de-sac in London’s Ecuadorean embassy. Between December 2017 and March 2018, dozens of meetings between Assange, his legal representatives, and visitors, were recorded in daily confidential reports written by an assigned security team and submitted to David Morales, formerly of special ops of the marine corps of the Spanish Navy. The very idea of legal professional privilege, a fetish in the Anglo-American legal system, was not so much deemed non-existent as ignored altogether. The security firm tasked with this smeared-in-the-gutter mission was Spanish outfit UC Global SL, whose task became all the more urgent once Ecuador’s Lenín Moreno came to power in May 2017. The mood had changed from the days when Rafael Correa had been accommodating, one at the crest of what was termed the Latin American Pink Tide. Under Moreno, Assange was no longer the wunderkind poking the eye of the US imperium with cheery backing. He had become, instead, a tenant of immense irritation and inconvenience, a threat to the shift in politics taking place in Ecuador. According to El País, “The security employees at the embassy had a daily job to do: to monitor Assange’s every move, record his conversations, and take note of his moods.” The revelations of the surveillance operation on Assange had had their natural effect on the establishment journalists who continue taking the mother’s milk of conspiracy and intrigue in libelling the publisher. CNN’s Marshall Cohen, Kay Guerrero and Arturo Torres seemed delighted in finding their éminence grise with his fingers in the pie, making the claim, with more than a whiff of patriotic self-importance, how “surveillance reports also describe how Assange turned the embassy into a command centre and orchestrated a series of damaging disclosures that rocked the 2016 presidential campaign in the United States.” Rather than seeing obsessive surveillance in breach of political asylum as a problem, they see the quarry obtained by UC Global in quite a different light. The WikiLeaks publisher had supposedly been outed. The trio claimed to have obtained documents “exclusive” to CNN (the labours of El País, who did the lion’s share on this, are confined to the periphery) – though they have not been kind enough to share the original content with the curious. Nor do they make much of the private security materials as such, preferring to pick from the disordered larder that is the Mueller Report. The CNN agenda is, however, clear enough. “The documents build on the possibility, raised by special counsel Robert Mueller in his report on Russian meddling, that couriers brought hacked files to Assange at the embassy.” Suggestions, without the empirical follow-up, are made to beef up the insinuated message. “While the Republican National Convention kicked off in Cleveland, an embassy security guard broke protocol by abandoning his post to receive a package outside the embassy from a man in disguise.” The individual in question “covered his face with a mask and sunglasses and was wearing a backpack, according to surveillance images obtained by CNN.” So planned; so cheeky. Another line in the same report also serves to highlight the less than remarkable stuff in the pudding. “After the election, the private security company prepared an assessment of Assange’s allegiances. That report, which included open-source information, concluded there was ‘no doubt that there is evidence’ that Assange had ties to Russian intelligence agencies.” Not exactly one to stop the presses. CNN, in fact, suggests a figure demanding, unaccountable, dangerous and entirely in charge of the situation. It is the psychological profile of a brattish historical agent keen to avoid detection. (Here the journalists are keen to suggest that meeting guests “inside the women’s bathroom” in the Ecuadorean embassy was a shabby enterprise initiated by Assange; the obvious point that he was being subject to surveillance by UC Global’s “feverish, obsessive vigilance”, to use the words of El País, is turned on its head). He is reported to have “demanded” a high-speed internet connection. He sought a working phone service, because obviously that would be unreasonable for any grantee of political asylum. He requested regular access to his professional circle and followers. Never has such a confined person been deemed a commander, an orchestrator and master of space. “Though confined to a few rooms inside the embassy, Assange was able to wield enormous authority over his situation.” The account offered by Txema Guijarro García, a former advisor to Ecuadorean Foreign Minister Ricardo Patiño and an important figure dealing with the logistics of granting Assange asylum in 2012, is decidedly different. In general, “relations between him and the embassy staff were better than anyone could have expected. The staff had amazing patience and, under difficult conditions, they managed to combine their diplomatic work with the task of caring for our famous guest.” The language from the CNN report suggests the mechanics of concerted exclusion, laying the framework for an apologia that would justify Assange’s extradition to the United States to face espionage charges rather than practising journalism. It is a salient reminder about the readiness of such outlets to accommodate, rather than buck, the state narrative on publishing national security information. It is also distinctly out of step with the defences being made in favour of publishing leaked diplomatic cables being expressed in the Tory leadership debate in Britain. While it should be construed with care, the words of Boris Johnson in the aftermath of the publication of British cables authored by the now ex-UK ambassador to Washington, Sir Kim Darroch, are pertinent. “It cannot conceivably be right that newspapers or any other media organisation publishing such material face prosecution.” Even Johnson can take the pulse of history accurately once in a while. Like what we do at The AIMN? You’ll like it even more knowing that your donation will help us to keep up the good fight. Chuck in a few bucks and see just how far it goes! Chris Ward July 17, 2019 at 3:37 pm “Even Johnson can take the pulse of history accurately once in a while?” It would certainly do you no harm to look at history in context. I suppose you regard the casualties of the behaviours of Assange, Manning and Snowden to be quite acceptable. I suspect that is because of your jaundiced view and lack of understanding of global politics generally. Your contribution to the pulp mill are gratefully received even when you make no sense. R. Lee July 17, 2019 at 5:04 pm Which casualties would they be Chris? Read and discover. John Harington helps: “Treason doth never prosper: what’s the reason? Why, if it prosper, none dare call it treason.” And this before Watergate and the like. Karen Kyle July 17, 2019 at 5:34 pm The Kim Darrock business was a leak which is under investigation. Assange and Wikileaks involved the wholesale stealing of private information. As far as I can work out journalists are free to publish any info they get but they can’t steal it. Nor can they ask anyone who has that information to give it to them. If it mysteriously turns up on their desk they can pubish with legal impunity. Assange is party to theft,and possibly a charge of espionage. I hope so. I am no fan of Assange. He has no moral compass and his links to Russia seem to go back a way. He was responsible for securing a safe birth in Moscow for Snowdon.No sympathy for either of them..No sympathy for Binoy Kampark and his over emotive contempt either. Crude Fury July 17, 2019 at 8:01 pm Spot on, your usual (tortured) sort of way. Did you find your “moral compass” in Hills Song or in Merdoc’s pocket? It’s funny, how many people got it wrong with Assange (but at least you and our beloved and highly respected government got it right abandoning a citizen in need)! 2008, The Economist New Media Award[385] 2009, Amnesty International UK Media Awards[386] 2010, Time Person of the Year, Reader’s Choice[387] 2010, Sam Adams Award[388] 2010, Le Monde Readers’ Choice Award for Person of the Year[389] 2011, Free Dacia Award[390] 2011, Sydney Peace Foundation Gold Medal[391] 2011, Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism[392] 2011, Voltaire Award for Free Speech[393] 2012, Big Brother Award Italy 2012 “Hero of Privacy”[394] 2013, Global Exchange Human Rights Award, People’s Choice[395] 2013, Yoko Ono Lennon Courage Award for the Arts[396] 2013, New York Festivals World’s Best TV & Films Silver World Medal[397] 2014, Union of Journalists in Kazakhstan Top Prize[398] 2019, EU GUE/NGL Galizia prize[399] Phil July 17, 2019 at 8:09 pm It would appear the spooks or should that be the kooks are invading this ere blog. Espionage and intrigue a plenty. Time to call for Inspector Jacques Clouseau. I love it when people take this crap serious. Assange like all of them, the politicians, the spies, the police, and the media, are all getting well cashed up c/o the mug punters. Only horses and fools like real work. The establishment hates the Assange’s of the world it spoils all their fun. Why did Christine Keeler get splinters in her fanny? She had half the cabinet through her. Loved that one. Slightly off topic but. What’s the bet? Epstein gets bail or ends up Brown Bread. The corruption in US politics is now beyond fixing. Fixing now there’s word. Anyone remember Spycatcher.? From Wikipedia. Not Wikileaks. In Spycatcher, Wright states that he was assigned to unmask a Soviet mole in MI5, and claims that the mole was Roger Hollis – a former MI5 Director General; it also describes people who might have or might not have been the mole; and narrates a history of MI5 by chronicling its principal officers, from the 1930s to his time in service. Moreover, Spycatcher tells of the MI6 plot to assassinate President Nasser during the Suez Crisis; of joint MI5-CIA plotting against British Prime Minister Harold Wilson (secretly accused of being a KGB agent by the Soviet defector Anatoliy Golitsyn); and of MI5’s eavesdropping on high-level Commonwealth conferences. [2] Wright examines the techniques of intelligence services, exposes their ethics (speculative until that time), notably their “eleventh commandment”, “Thou shalt not get caught”, and explains many MI5 electronic technologies (some of which he developed), for instance allowing clever spying into rooms, and identifying the frequency to which a superhet receiver is tuned. In the afterword, he states that writing Spycatcher was motivated principally to recuperate significant pension income lost when the British government ruled his pension un-transferable for earlier work in GCHQ. Lambert Simpleton July 17, 2019 at 9:22 pm In Julian Assange we have the most upper most example of what a vicious system will do to those who see through and dare to reveal a glimpse of that system’s subterranean and nefarious actual activities. So many whistleblowers end up brutalised by the system and suicide as happened with people like Dr. David Kelly of WMD and Aaron Schwarz, who showed up corrupt misuse of technology in the US’s higher education system and many more besides,as well as some people who have mysteriously disappeared. At this very moment we have a secretive government out to settle nastily with journalists who exposed problems with our refugee detention system and with excesses by Australian troops in Afghanistan. Not to mention Israeli nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu . Phil, if you set a group of us down for an hour to think over who has been persecuted, the list would be very long. Phil July 17, 2019 at 10:02 pm ‘ Phil, if you set a group of us down for an hour to think over who has been persecuted, the list would be very long.’ Indeed . Too long. I can only imagine what the world would be like if good men do nothing. Phil on Labor will win by default despite Albanese. 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__label__cc	0.662257	0.337743	Is your dog trying to tell you something? Ultimate Pet Nutrition By Adam Farasat, October 2018, Updated November 2018 According to Dr. Gary Richter, one of the top veterinarians in the world, many dogs are at risk of serious health issues … but their owners may be missing the warning signs. “It’s an epidemic. Over half of all dogs over 10 years old will get cancer,” says Dr. Richter. “Even young dogs are at risk. And it’s pretty much all due to one thing: Food.” According to Dr. Richter—who was recently voted “America’s Favorite Veterinarian” and has over 20 years of experience with dogs of every shape and size—certain dog foods contain a dangerous chemical that wreaks havoc on our dogs’ bodies. This, in turn, leads to digestive discomfort, joint problems, smelly breath and poop, weight gain, itching, allergies, and even early death. Fortunately, by simply doing one thing to your dog’s food, Dr. Richter has seen thousands of dogs defeat these troubling conditions. Dr. Richter actually discovered this trick—which anybody can do, right in their kitchen—while trying to improve his own dog’s health. “It's easy, and you don’t need to change your dog’s food. It only takes about two minutes a day,” Richter said on a call with reporters and industry experts. Dr. Richter, a world-famous expert in both Western and Holistic pet care, says he's found a simple way to improve dog health that anybody can do. Now, for the first time ever, Dr. Richter has created a short video where he explains everything about the true cause of canine health issues, including how people can naturally fix then, on their own, right from home. The video is presented below by Dr. Richter, free and uninterrupted. Click Here to Watch the Video Now > So far, the reviews have been stunning, with viewers saying their dogs’ health improved in a matter of weeks or even days. One viewer commented: “This is amazing! If you want your dog to live a long time and be happy, these tips are a godsend. So easy and so important.” Of course, Dr. Richter’s announcement was met with some hesitation. We spoke to some canine health experts who attended the call, who advised that people keep their expectations realistic. "This idea is great, and he’s a really well respected veterinarian and researcher,” said one pet expert in attendance. “But try it first. This is helping a lot of dogs, but it’s rare that you find one thing that works for everyone.” Watch his presentation here Simplify Summer with Swiffer 5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Calm on the 4th Preparing For The “Dog Days” Of Summer Holiday Shopping List for Dogs & Dog Lovers By Small Pet Select By Frankly Q&A with Mark Alizart By Cameron Woo Freshening up: The full scoop on fresh dog food By Ollie	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1873
__label__wiki	0.923623	0.923623	Wreck of the Week Diary of the First World War Diary of the Second World War Diary of the War: May 1918 May 30, 2018 May 31, 2018 ~ Serena ~ Leave a comment Side by Side in the North Sea The Admiralty issued a brief press release on 4 June 1918: “One of H.M. destroyers was sunk on the 31st May, after being in collision. There were no casualties.” (1) Destroyer HMS Fairy © IWM (Q 38854) An unfortunate but trivial incident, since all hands had fortunately survived? Not quite. The ‘HM Destroyer’ in this press release was HMS Fairy, 355 tons, under the command of Lt. Geoffrey Howard Barnish, RNR, sister ship to HMS Falcon, 375 tons, commanded by Lt. Charles Lightoller RNR, survivor of the Titanic (see previous post on Charles Lightoller). Falcon had been lost just weeks earlier after a collision with HM Trawler John Fitzgerald, 235 tons, during convoy esort duties on the North Sea coast. In the early hours of 31 May Fairy was also on convoy escort duties in the North Sea, together with six armed trawlers and an armed whaler. However, history was not quite about to repeat itself. Barnish considered that a destroyer escort should be “to seaward and a little abaft the beam of the rear ship of the convoy.” (2) In this way the escort could steam rapidly forward to the scene of any attack, rather than be forced to double back to deal with the attacker. He was relieved to round Flamborough Head, for he considered a U-boat attack on a convoy south of Flamborough Head unlikely, because of the shoals in the area. That is enough information for us today to realise that it was a southbound convoy and thence to guess at its likely composition, so we can see why Admiralty press releases gave so little away. Statistically, however, his confidence was misplaced, and a cursory glance at wreck site remains for 1914-18 reported near Flamborough Head demonstrates that approximately half were indeed attacked south of Flamborough. (3) That same night UC-75, displacing 417 tons on the surface, and under the command of Walther Schmitz, was also on war patrol seeking a target north of the minefield she had just laid to the south off the Outer Dowsing Shoal. A southbound convoy, laden with valuable cargo for London, presented a suitably attractive opportunity for an attack. The convoy found her first. Around 2am, SS Blaydonian struck UC-75 as she passed overhead. As a southbound collier, she was laden with coal and low in the water, so UC-75 received quite a hefty blow that sounded to Barnish as if his worst fears had been realised with a torpedo fired among the convoy and he left his station to investigate. Over on UC-75 the damage to her conning tower prevented the hatch being properly shut, leading to water ingress and forcing her to surface. In the meantime the convoy steamed on – to inflict more damage in the dark. SS Tronda was a Norwegian flying the British flag under the Shipping Controller (she would survive the war and revert to Norwegian ownership), and as was typical for Norwegian vessels under these circumstances, she went where she was most needed, on a coal run. She too ran over UC-75. Then the SS Peter Pan, owned by Furness, Withy & Co., one of the chief shipping companies in the coal trade, and therefore also a laden collier, was the next to strike UC-75. We can imagine the submarine reeling under each blow like a punch-drunk boxer on the ropes. On arrival at the scene it was not yet clear to Barnish whether the submarine was friend or foe. There was sufficient history of U-boat operations off the Yorkshire coast and the apparent sound of a torpedo attack to make an enemy identification all too plausible, but there was still some doubt. Despite the report, there was no evidence of an actual attack and there was also the basic knowledge that British submarines were known to be operating on secret missions out of the northern ports. In that new age of modern warfare, Barnish made his decision with the information he had available. He turned to an ancient tactic – he moved to ram his target, weaponising his vessel should the submarine prove to be German, but astern, a manoeuvre which would allow the crew to escape and avoid loss of life, should it prove to be British. What happened next is not fully clear: Barnish and Schmitz’s versions were necessarily coloured by their respective viewpoints and the order of events has also been interpreted differently by subsequent commentators. Barnish then heard voices shouting ‘Kamerad! Kamerad!’, identifying the vessel as a U-boat, and proceeded to ‘order the coxswain to port the helm in order to hit her in a more vital spot’, but he felt that they were too close for that manoeuvre to be effective. (4) According to another (secondary) version, these voices were heard after the impact. (5) Barnish recognised that the Fairy was probably damaged in this first pass but nevertheless renewed the attack, ordering the U-boat to be raked by gunfire as Fairy turned to ram the submarine once more, with the U-boat returning fire. Fairy‘s bows struck the U-boat aft of the gun, crumpling up on contact, so that they were under water within seconds and two of the German crew were able to climb from one vessel to the other, while others were picked up by Fairy. Not all, however, and Schmitz would go on to interpret the speed of the renewed attack and the accompanying gunfire as aimed at the crew in the water, as well as at their vessel. (6) At this point in the war the seas off Flamborough Head (and elsewhere) were regularly perturbed with scenes of wartime strife. Similar allegations against U-boat crews would surface in early July with the discovery of a boat washed up at Flamborough, carrying dead bodies which bore signs of wounds inflicted by gunfire after getting into the boat. (They were identified as from the Madeleine, a French lugger damaged, but not, in fact, sunk, by UB-40 on 2 July 1918.) (7) Reverting back to the events of 31 May, another life and death struggle was about to take place. Generally speaking, vessels lost in English waters either to accidental collision or deliberate ramming demonstrate that the colliding/ramming vessel usually escaped relatively unscathed, with the force transferring to the vessel in contact, but occasionally the force is so great that the former also sinks. (8) So it proved to be in this case: Fairy had taken on an enemy larger and more robustly built than herself and paid the price. Barnish and his crew quickly realised that their ship was sinking too rapidly to make any attempt at beaching feasible, the nearest land being at least 10 nautical miles away, so the crew were sent off in the boats, along with the prisoners, who were thus shipwrecked for the second time in less than an hour. Barnish and two signal ratings remained behind to signal a message saying that they were about to abandon the vessel, then swam to a Carley float. All the British crew would survive, but only 14 out of 31 of UC-75‘s men would survive their double shipwreck to be picked up. Men gather round their Carley float during a boat drill aboard HMS Widgeon, on convoy duty in the North Sea, during the Second World War. © IWM (A 18444) This scene would have changed little, if at all, from 1918, when Barnish and his two crew were forced to make use of their Carley float in the escape from HMS Fairy. Barnish and his crew were decorated in 1918 and received prize bounty money in 1920 for this action. (9) Schmitz was made a prisoner of war and would die in the flu epidemic of 1919. And still UC-75 and Fairy lie half a mile apart SE of Flamborough Head, sites of mutually assured destruction. Both have been identified by internal and structural evidence (identification on propellers in the case of UC-75 and the telegraph and pressure gauges in the case of HMS Fairy) and external damage. (10) Despite being struck by Blaydonian, UC-75‘s conning tower was reported in 2016 as still intact, while Fairy‘s bows bear the scars of her attack on UC-75. She lies seaward of UC-75, just as, a century ago, she had kept station seaward of her convoy. (1) Widely reproduced in the UK press, for example, in the Newcastle Journal, 5 June 1918, p6. (2) Barnish’s own words, reproduced in Dorling, T (“Taffrail”). 1931 Endless Story: being an account of the destroyers, flotilla-leaders, torpedo-boats and patrol boats in the Great War London: Hodder & Stoughton (3) National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) database: 2018 (4) Dorling 1931; Edinburgh Gazette 20 September 1918, No.13,323, p3498 (5) Termote, T. 2017 War Beneath the Waves: U-boat Flotille Flandern 1915-1918 London: Unicorn Publishing Group (6) ADM137/3898, German submarines UC-48-94: papers concerning details of vessels, interrogation of survivors, photographs and ship’s book of UC-92 (The National Archives, Kew) (7) See, for example, the Scotsman, 6 July 1918, No.23,431, p7; uboat.net (9) Dorling 1931: Edinburgh Gazette, 20 September 1918, No.13,323, p3498; 25 May 1920, No.13,598, p1305 (10) UK Hydrographic Office reports 8971 (UC-75) and 8974 (Fairy). Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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__label__cc	0.584692	0.415308	Is Dismaland as distorted as Disneyland? Josh Larsen • August 24, 2015 Christians live somewhere between the forced cheer of Disneyland and the creative despair of Dismaland. “Wish.” “Dream.” “Believe.” These words defined our obligatory family vacation to Disney World a few years ago, largely because they appeared on endless signage, were incorporated into nearly every show and, I suspect, were pumped into our hotel room via barely audible whispers as we slept. So to prove that the cult of Disney had not indoctrinated us, we began using these words as snarky shorthand in family conversation. (Me: “I don’t know if we have time to go on Space Mountain again.” My kids: “Believe!”) Don’t get me wrong, we had a wonderful time at Disney World. The look on my youngest’s face as the Electrical Parade went by was worth any number of overpriced hot dogs. But even my elementary-aged kids recognized that Disney’s disturbingly chipper vision of the world is forced, false and ultimately not true to real experience. The anonymous street artist Banksy is pushing back against the Disney worldview with more than ironic one-liners. His newly opened installation, “Dismaland,” is an alternate version of Disneyland, one that turns the theme park’s icons of cheeriness on their heads. The castle itself has the creepy decay of a child’s play fort that’s been left outside over too many winters, while the overrun lagoon includes a sinking ski boat. Add a sculpture of a woman being attacked by seagulls, and the atmosphere seems to be less Mickey Mouse and more Alfred Hitchcock. Dismaland, located in an abandoned tourist attraction in England, has more than Disney in its satirical line of fire. One sign says hot dogs are free for “anyone who can guess what animal is in their hot dog” (which makes me reconsider my earlier statement about the Electrical Parade). Yet for all its creativity and societal commentary, I wonder if Dismaland doesn’t offer a vision of the world that’s as limited as the one Disney is selling. We’re somewhere between Disney and Dismal – in the “now, but not yet.” Christians, after all, understand our reality as being somewhere in the middle of these opposing points of view. We’re well aware of the Fall and its pervasive effects, which Dismaland appears to capture quite well. (My favorite element from the photos I’ve seen: a sculpture of an orca whale leaping out of a toilet and jumping through a hula hoop.) Yet Christians also embrace the ongoing in-breaking of God into our fallen world. We see Christ’s death on the cross as bringing about God’s new creation on earth, an act of restoration that is not yet complete. And so, at the moment, we’re somewhere in between Disney and Dismal – this is the “now, but not yet” epoch described in 1 John 3:2 and discussed by the likes of Geerhardus Vos and Abraham Kuyper. Theologian George Eldon Ladd described it this way: The mission of Jesus brought not a new teaching but a new event. It brought to people an actual foretaste of the eschatological salvation. Jesus did not promise the forgiveness of sins; he bestowed it. He did not simply assure people of the future fellowship of the Kingdom; he invited them into fellowship with himself as the bearer of the Kingdom. He did not merely promise them vindication in the day of judgment; he bestowed upon them the status of a present righteousness. He not only taught an eschatological deliverance from physical evil; he went about demonstrating the redeeming power of the Kingdom, delivering people from sickness and even death. The depravity of Dismaland has had its time, and some days it feels as if we’re still stuck there. But our hope ultimately lies in Christ’s work and God’s promise of restoration, hints of which we see every day. When that time fully arrives, it will be far more perfect than anything Disney can manufacture. In fact, my guess is that songs about wishing, dreaming and believing will no longer even be needed. Topics: Culture At Large, Arts & Leisure, Art, Theology & The Church, Theology, News & Politics, World Josh Larsen is editor of Think Christian. More Articles by Josh Larsen Wes Anderson, Michael Chabon, and Putting the Pieces Back Together Banksy and the economy of grace Kory Plockmeyer How art museums can be holy Caryn Rivadeneira Unwrapping the art of Christo David Greusel	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1888
__label__wiki	0.615679	0.615679	Find all events on January 2020 8 shows found City Stage at Union Station Enough tickets See All Performance Dates Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center - Black Box Theater A benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues – UMKC Women’s Center A benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues Advance Rates $40 Adult / $10 Student Advance Student Group of 5 or More only available in advance. Prices will increase by $5 at the door the night of the show. Resource Fair at 6:30 p.m.; Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; Performance starts at 7:30 p.m Mature Audiences Only! The Award Winning play is based on V-Day Founder/Playwright Eve Ensler’s interviews with more than 200 woman. With Humor and grace, the piece celebrates women’s sexuality and strength. Through this play and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives. Tickets for this performance include a special post-performance Talkback with the cast and crew. Join us for a conversation with the local people behind The Vagina Monologues. Meet members of the cast and get to know what motivated them to get involved. Learn more about the UMKC Women’s Center and find out how you can be part of the V-Day movement and future performances. https://info.umkc.edu/womenc/programs/v-day-umkc-2020 Spencer Theatre On sale at later date St. Nicholas- Kansas City Actors Theatre On Sale to General Public February 1st, 2020 We're excited to announce a special, full production of Conor McPherson's haunting "St. Nicholas" from March 11 - 29, to be presented at the Buffalo Room in Westport featuring Victor Raider-Wexler and directed by Dennis Hennessy! This booze-soaked tale of theatre, obsession, and the supernatural finds a washed-up theatre critic regaling the audience with the semi-comic and sometimes ribald story of his fall from grace to the very limits of his sanity and the natural world. The Buffalo Room La Cage aux Folles - Spinning Tree Theatre "La Cage aux Folles " single tickets on sale January 27, 2020 Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman Book by Harvey Fierstein The 20-year relationship between Georges (a club owner) and Albin (the head drag performer) faces a test when their son announces his engagement to the daughter of ultra-conservative parents. To please their son, Georges and Albin agree to hide their relationship and play it straight for a dinner with the potential in-laws. A fabulously fun musical (featuring the iconic song "I Am What I Am") about family, identity and loving who you are. Fri, Apr 17 Spinning Tree Sings! A Cabaret Fundraiser celebrating Young Artists A Cabaret Featuring Spinning Tree Young Artist Alumni. Introducing the 2020 Kip Niven Memorial Scholarship Recipient Mon, Apr 20	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1890
__label__wiki	0.529734	0.529734	Americana Shopping Center Bans Sale of Genocide T-Shirts Three young Armenian entrepreneurs rented a cart last month at the Americana -- a large shopping-restaurant-theater complex in Glendale -- to sell T-shirts, hats, and other clothing items advertised on their shop1915.com website. After Americana’s leasing staff approved their merchandise, Tina Chuldzhyan, Alex Kodagolian, and Armin Hariri (a rapper known as ‘R-Mean’) began selling their merchandise. On February 12, the opening day of their business, the three Armenians were unexpectedly told by Americana’s management to keep their cart family-friendly and remove all pictures of protests. Even though there were no pictures of any protests on the cart -- just posters of people wearing the T-shirts on sale -- Chuldzhyan told The California Courier that she immediately took down the posters to avoid any conflict with Americana. On Feb. 25, Americana issued an ultimatum telling Tina and her two partners that within 24 hours they had to change the kind of merchandise they were selling, claiming that there had been public complaints about the ‘genocide’ clothing. Otherwise, they would have three days to vacate the premises. Fearing that they were on the verge of eviction, the three entrepreneurs agreed not to display the Armenian T-shirts, and sell them only if requested by a customer. Later that afternoon, an Americana official reiterated that all clothing items with the ‘genocide’ theme had to be completely removed from the cart. This was a clear interference in the three Armenians’ business. Americana had no right to ban the sale of ‘genocide’ T-shirts -- a violation of the owners’ freedom of expression. Furthermore, the T-shirts I saw while visiting the cart last week did not carry the word genocide, but had the following inscription: “WE ARE STILL HERE – 2015.” There were other T-shirts for sale displaying just the letter P for Pentagon Records, the name of the Armenian entrepreneurs’ company. It is not certain if anyone had actually complained to Americana’s management about the Armenian T-shirts. No one had ever said anything critical to the owners of the business. Moreover, even if someone had complained, does it follow that Armenian clothing, with or without the word genocide, should not be sold at Americana? This is a slippery slope! Should anyone complain about Holocaust and Genocide books being sold by Barnes & Noble bookstore at Americana, would the shopping center’s management ban the sale of such books? How about the movie theaters at Americana showing films that may be offensive to some shoppers? Realizing that Americana was violating her civil rights, Tina consulted an attorney to see what legal steps she could take to defend her business interests. She informed the lawyer that her contract with Americana did not prohibit the sale of genocide themed clothing. The contract simply restricted the sale of pornographic material, drug paraphernalia, and second hand merchandise. The attorney told Tina that even though Americana’s actions were clearly illegal, she had no choice but to comply, since she was up against a major corporation with a powerful legal team. While disappointed that she was unable to defend her legal rights, Tina decided to follow her attorney’s advice, and reluctantly complied with Americana’s illegal and draconian orders, not to lose her fledgling business. “I felt as if I was back in the prohibition days, selling bootlegged merchandise,” Tina told The California Courier. Last week, Tina continued to receive warnings from Americana not to display any genocide related clothing, even after she had taken down all other Armenian T-shirts, except the one that said, “WE ARE STILL HERE – 2015.” This controversy goes far beyond the personal interests of three young Armenians. Americana’s actions affect the civil rights of all tenants and the entire Armenian community, particularly on the eve of the Armenian Genocide Centennial. Glendale Armenians and city officials, who had granted Americana generous tax exemptions, should immediately intervene in this matter, by defending the rights of these three small business owners. Americana is owned by Rick Caruso who has enjoyed friendly relations with Glendale’s large Armenian community. Hopefully, Mr. Caruso will take the necessary corrective steps when he learns about his staff’s inappropriate and illegal actions. No one from Americana’s office responded to my phone call, after I left a message requesting an explanation for the ban on the sale of Armenian clothing.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1891
__label__wiki	0.783858	0.783858	Winnipeg Jets vs Montreal Canadiens – Prediction, Tips, Computer Picks Montréal Canadiens, NHL Betting Tips, Predictions and Computer Picks, NHL Teams, Winnipeg Jets January 5, 2020 by Thomas Hodge On January 6th, in Montreal, the local Canadiens receive the Jets from Winnipeg. Recently, Ilya Kovalchuk joined the home team. It is possible that the illustrious forward will help Montreal interrupt a series of defeats. The opponent is not as good as it was in the fall. Montréal Canadiens Winnipeg Jets starts on 6.1.2020. at 07:00 PM time at Bell Centre stadium, Montreal, Canada in NHL – USA On the eve of their visit to Montreal, the Jets stayed in Minnesota, where they lost to the local Wilds only in overtime. The guest team continues to lead the NHL in terms of penalties. Winnipeg hockey players can give an opponent 4-8 minutes in the majority for the period, which seriously affects their current form. The Atlantic Division has already identified 3 main playoff contenders, and Jets is clearly not one of them. Until the lag became critical, Winnipeg urgently needed to resolve the issue of discipline within the team. Otherwise, Jets will see a change in head coach, which is almost guaranteed to deprive them of the playoffs for another couple of seasons. Montreal Canadiens 18-17-7 This year, things are not going very well with the most titled NHL club. Montreal still has a theoretical chance to compete for 3rd place in the division. However, judging by the pace of “Lightning”, coming in third place in the division, only a miracle will help the hosts. It is possible that counting on some magic, the “Canadiens” signed Kovalchuk. In fairness, the 36-year-old striker has long been no different for feats on the ice. Yes, and in the NHL Ilya became a kind of outcast. Montreal has a different story with home games this season. The hosts score less than they miss. With the implementation of the majority, only Detroit is worse. Betting Tips Statistic Montreal lost 4 games in a row. Winnipeg won only 3/10 of the last meetings. 4/5 full-time disputes were “uphill”. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Winnipeg’s last 11 games. Winnipeg are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games. Winnipeg are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Montreal. Winnipeg are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games on the road. Winnipeg are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Montreal. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg’s last 7 games this season. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg’s last 5 games against an opponent in the East conference. Montreal are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Montreal’s last 10 games against Winnipeg. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal’s last 5 games at home. Montreal are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Winnipeg. Montreal are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games this season. The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Montreal’s last 17 games against an opponent in the Central division. Winnipeg Jets: Bryan Little, Dustin Byfuglien, Dmitry Kulikov, Mathieu Perreault, Nathan Beaulieu, Andrew Copp Montreal Canadiens: Paul Byron, Brendan Gallagher, Jonathan Drouin, Joel Armia. Winnipeg Jets vs Montreal Canadiens Predictions The home team does not manage to interrupt a series of defeats. In full-time confrontation, the Canadiens look great (3 wins in a row), but given their current state, it is difficult to count on their victory. In addition, Winnipeg has not won in Montreal for a long time, and Jets now look preferable. In the previous match, the guest team played on an equal footing with Minnesota, which plays in a defensive manner. Winnipeg’s advantage in attack is obvious. If Jets will not again give gifts to the opponent in the form of a frequent game in the majority, then the guests here can claim to win. Our prediction: Winnipeg Jets Will Win MoneyLine Pick: Winnipeg Jets Will Win -150 Against the Spread Pick: Montreal Canadiens Point Spread +121	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1896
__label__wiki	0.781031	0.781031	13 Must Play Games For Your PC by Kunal Sharma · Published 2019-05-09 views 95 Are you interested in playing games and getting a new PC for it? We have reviewed certain games for you that you can enjoy playing on your new PC. These include first-person shooter, strategy, simulation, MOBA(Multiplayer Online Battle Arena), driving, and some indie titles, they can be played by individuals of any age group. Some of these games have high-end 3D graphics. Therefore, we suggest you check the system configuration before playing these games. Also Read: Best Racing Games To Play On Your PC 13 Must Have Games for Your PC 1. League of Legends: League of Legends is a complex multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game. It is very popular and is being played by players all around the globe. Initially, the game is started at a low skill level. As League of Legends progresses your abilities also increase. Download League of Legends Here 2. 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__label__cc	0.606984	0.393016	Home / Historical Society Receives Somerset County Grant Historical Society Receives Somerset County Grant The Van Harlingen Historical Society (VHHS) has been awarded a grant from the 2019 Historic Preservation Grant Program of Somerset County. This program is a part of the Somerset County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. Grant applications are reviewed and rated by the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission. A ceremonial check was presented to VHHS on October 8, 2019, at the Somerset County Administration Building. Accepting the check were VHHS President John Waltz, Vice President Elaine Zeltner, Corresponding Secretary Sonya Hunt, and Trustees John Connacher, William Forbes, and Jessie Havens. Representing Somerset County were Freeholder Director Brian D. Levine, and Tom D’Amico and Kaitlin Bundy of the Cultural and Heritage Commission. VHHS received the total amount of their request, $64,443, to create a Conceptual Landscape Plan providing guidance on how to proceed with establishing a ‘farmstead’ for the historic Dirck Gulick House, 506 Route 601, Montgomery Township. This 2019 grant from the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission will allow VHHS to fund a comprehensive study by a team of experts to recommend a plan for a farmstead site development, including placement of a period Dutch barn and the best way to utilize the property surrounding the Dirck Gulick House. A recipient of Somerset County’s 2000 & 2002 Historic Preservation Grants and a 2012 New Jersey Historic Trust/1772 Foundation Grant, the Van Harlingen Historical Society has already worked to replace the roof and complete many structural and masonry renovations at the Dirck Gulick House. VHHS president John Waltz stated, “Van Harlingen Historical Society wishes to thank the Somerset County Freeholders and the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission for awarding us the grant, which will help us further our mission of keeping history alive in Montgomery Township and Somerset County.” VHHS was founded in 1965 to help preserve the heritage of the Montgomery Township area and to interpret the area’s history through educational programs, publications, and exhibits. VHHS believes that by educating our people about our rich history, we create a stronger sense of community. VHHS organizes the annual “May in Montgomery” local history event, manages the 1752 Dirck Gulick House, as well as the one-room Bedensville Schoolhouse at Orchard Hill Elementary School, and the Montgomery Farm Museum. More information on the organization and upcoming events can be found on at vanharlingen.org or on Facebook @VHHSoc. Photo caption above: A ceremonial check for a $64k preservation grant was presented by Somerset County to VHHS on October 8 at the County Admin. Bldg. From left to right, VHHS’s William Forbes; Somerset County’s Kaitlin Bundy; VHHS’s John Connacher, John Waltz, Sonia Hunt, Elaine Zeltner, and Jessie Havens; and Somerset County Freeholder Brian Levine. Source: Van Harlingen Historical Society ← Montgomery Farmers Market Saturdays 9a-1p Elks Winter Craft & Vendor Show Dec. 8 →	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1905
__label__cc	0.556156	0.443844	You are here: Home » Leisure, Sport » Anderida cricket teams chalk up a draw and a win Tuesday, June 20, 2017 \| Last updated about 16 hours ago Anderida cricket teams chalk up a draw and a win Uckfield Anderida’s First XI draw in their top of the table clash with Iden, to stay top of Division 4, while the Second XI persevere to beat Newick. It was a baking hot day at the Victoria Ground when Uckfield’s first XI got the better of a draw with fellow Division 4 pacesetters Iden, writes Joe Burns. On winning the toss, Uckfield elected to bat first and got off to a flying start through Morton and Spice. Iden’s opening bowlers struggled to find their rhythm, and Spice (34) in particular, scored very freely. However, the introduction of Edward Avann into the Iden attack reaped immediate rewards. The wicket of Spice was followed soon after by the dismissal of Tungate. Holman (34) and the impressive Morton continued to score at a good rate before Barnett came on and stemmed the flow of runs. Uckfield were 175-2 off 28 overs and looked set to post an enormous total, but disciplined bowling lines and the heat saw Uckfield begin to tire. Holman’s wicket saw a mini collapse as McCallum and Morton (82) were dismissed in quick succession. Burns hit a quick fire 17 and ran well with the returning Turner – but at 235-8 off their allotted overs, Uckfield felt they were 30-40 runs light. Following a tea that wouldn’t have looked out of place at a five-year-old’s birthday party, Iden made it clear from the outset that they too thought this was a gettable total. E Avann punished some early width from Reed and got his team off to a flier. However, Uckfield’s Brady offered no such width and his fine opening salvo brought two early wickets for the home side. When Reed got the better of Avann, Uckfield were in the ascendancy but knew they’d need to continue to bowl well in tough conditions. Burns and Harvey both created chances as first change bowlers but failed to pick up the crucial wicket as G Avann (47) and Shanks (47) built a decent partnership. When Saunders replaced Harvey, the runs really dried up, and it became clear that Iden had given up on victory. Saunders bowled particularly well and was perhaps unlucky not to pick up more than his two wickets. Reed’s return to the attack saw him pick up another couple of wickets, but on a good deck, Iden never really looked like being bowled out as they finished at 191-7. A good game of cricket between two strong sides who will surely be in the hunt for promotion come the end of the season. A topsy turvy game for Anderida Second XI Meanwhile the Second XI won a topsy turvy game at the beautiful Temple Grove ground to beat Newick 3rd XI, writes Tom Grimes. After losing the toss and being put into bat on a grassy wicket in the baking sun, Uckfield were soon in serious trouble at 20 for 4. However, an excellent middle order stand of 100+ by Mark Greenslade and Chris Turner, with the latter delivering some powerful blows for six, damaged Newick’s morale. This, combined with a lusty 35 from Andrew Shelley at the end of the innings, enabled Uckfield to reach 188 all out and use up their full quota of overs. A At tea, then, enjoying the superb brioche jam sandwiches, Uckfield felt they had dug themselves out of a hole and had every chance of securing 30 points. Despite a knockout start by opening bowler, Chris Turner, who removed the middle stump of one of Newick’s opening batsman in spectacular fashion, Uckfield struggled early on. With the Newick skipper, Coppard, in good touch, punishing anything short, Newick reached 88 for 1 in short order. But Uckfield’s team spirit and perverance in the glorious evening sunshine shone through. A change of bowling saw Muggeridge stall Newick’s rapid progress with some excellent tight lines. This enabled Mantham Vyas and spinner, Dan Phillips, to take full advantage of the opposition’s frustration and take some vital wickets, and turn the tables once more. Vyas got the crucial wicket of Coppard (73) and two others, and Phillips took advantage of the opposition’s impatience, finishing with an excellent five wicket haul. And so it was left to the Uckfield skipper, Bonniface, whose ruthless bowling at the tail wrapped things up with Newick 56 runs short, giving Uckfield their second win on the bounce. • Contact details for Uckfield Anderida Cricket Club can be found 24/7 in our Uckfield Directory. Look for the name or search in categories for Cricket or Sport. Council draws up list of parking problem hotspots in Uckfield Uckfield Brownies and Guides need new leaders Observer: Our firefighters are beyond price More Leisure News Friday, January 17, 2020Uckfield Events - Comedy night is new to Uckfield Game-tasting, wedding open day, a concert, and a comedy night - some of the things coming up in Uckfield in the next week. Thursday, January 16, 2020Uckfield Rugby Club plans three performances of pantomime Uckfield Rugby Club will be presenting the pantomime Aladdin at Uckfield College on Friday and Saturday, February 28, and 29. Wednesday, January 15, 2020Bluebell Railway is setting for Hornby video The Bluebell Railway is the backdrop for a promotional video produced by toy train manufacturer Hornby. Monday, January 13, 2020Selby Meadow team backed again by Uckfield Town Council An action group which has taken responsibility for Selby Meadow has been given a ten-year licence from Uckfield Town Council to enable it to continue with its work. Friday, January 10, 2020Uckfield events - parenting and mindfulness courses begin A Parenting Course for Early Years begins tomorrow for mums and dads at Uckfield Civic Centre. Monday, January 6, 2020More than 20 Golden Retrievers enjoy Uckfield meet-up More than 20 Golden Retrievers had a whale of a time when their owners brought them together for a walk in Uckfield. Monday, January 6, 2020Tickets available for concerts at Bridge Cottage Three classical music concerts are coming up at Bridge Cottage in Uckfield and tickets are available for them now. Friday, January 3, 2020Events coming up in the Uckfield area Stretching the body and calming the mind are themes in events coming up in Uckfield over the next month. Wednesday, January 1, 2020Soprano Ailish Tynan sings in 2020 in supreme style Soprano Ailish Tynan took the Dome by storm as she sang out the old year and sang in 2020 in supreme style, writes Phil Dennett. Friday, December 20, 2019Festive events in the Uckfield area It's all about Christmas now and festive events coming up include Christmas Eve carols at The Blackboys Inn and Songs of the Musicals on Saturday, December 28 at Barnsgate Manor.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1908
__label__wiki	0.691954	0.691954	The 2009 Senator Reid AATIP letter revisited Former Senator Reid advises how the program was funded The New York Magazine dated 21 March 2018 published details of an interview between former Senator Harry Reid and reporter Eric Benson. Former Senator Reid told the following story about how the funding for the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP) came about. 'I'm in Washington in the Senate and Bob Bigelow called me...and said "I got the strangest letter here. Could I have a courier bring it to you? I said, "Sure." ...The letter was from a federal national security agency...The letter said, "I am a senior, long-time member of the security agency, and have a PhD, "I can't remember in what, in Physics for sure, maybe math also." And the letter said, "I'm interested, I'm interested in talking with you, Mr Bigelow. I have an interest in what you've been working on. I want to go to your ranch in Utah." "...I called Bigelow back and said, "Hey, I'll meet with the guy." I called the guy. He said, "I don't want to meet in my office. I don't want to meet at your office. Where can we meet?" I said, "Come to my home." The two of us met and I was terribly impressed with him. Very low key scientist. He told me of his interest. I called Bigelow and I said, "This guy, I've checked him out and he seems like a pretty nice guy and his credentials are as he says." He went, met Bigelow, and after I don't know how much time went by, he came to me and said "Something should be done about this. Somebody should study it." I was convinced he was right. I said, "Well if you were me, what would you say to people in power in the United States Senate who have huge control over the spending of defense money? And here's what he said "What I will do is prepare something for you that anyone can look at that that wants to, it's strictly science. He put it into scientific language - what the study should consist of. "I at the time, was the leader of the Senate and I called two of my friends who for many, many years were like brothers...They controlled for quite a number of years the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. It was Stevens and Inouve. "...what we decided to do - it would be black money, we wouldn't have a big debate on the Senate floor over it. They would put it in their Defense Appropriations Bill, 11 million bucks. The purpose of it was to study aerial phenomena. The money was given, a directive was given to the Pentagon, to put out this bid which they did."' The AAWSAP This then, is how the funding was obtained for the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program. After extensive research, in April 2018, I located a digital copy of the August 2008 Defense Intelligence Agency solicitation which sought bids from private enterprise to undertake the AAWSAP work, and I then reported on the contractor who was the successful bidder. The AAWSAP objectives - July 2008 I also, after reading a copy of one of Defense Intelligence Reference Documents, found that the first AAWSAP manager was one James T Lacatski, and posted the results of a search as to who he was. Part of one of the DIRDs The private industry contractor who won the bid to undertake part of the AAWSAP work, is known to be Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies LLC, as evidenced by their name on what appears to be a part of the DIA contract, which was shown on a KLAS-TV George Knapp and Matt Adams news report. BAASS work on the AAWSAP is believed to have commenced by September 2008, as evidenced by BAASS advertising for personnel who's roles and jobs are compatible with that outlined in the DIA AAWSAP solicitation. How this ties in with Elizondo's statement that the AAWSAP commenced in 2007 is uncertain. It would appear logical that the AAWSAP program was up and running before BAASS received a contract to work on it. From Nevada state records The 2009 Reid letter So, the AAWSAP work was well underway by 2009. How did it go? KLAS-TV reporters George Knapp and Matt Adams, in a news report on 28 June 2018 revealed the existence of a 2009 dated letter, which Senator Reid sent to the Department of Defense about the program, which had by then been renamed the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP.) At this point, only part of the contents of the letter was revealed. I therefore undertook a search for other avenues of obtaining a full copy of the letter, via an approach to the University of Nevada -Reno, which had acquired the entire series of the Senator's archives. However, I was advised by the University that the letter was under 10 years old, and that as part of the agreement for acquiring Senator Reid's archives they were not permitted to release paper material which was less than 10 years old. Fortunately, in another KLAS-TV news report on 25 July 2018, reporters Knapp and Adams provide the entire letter for us all to read (with some small areas redacted.) In the next segment of this blog, I will provide the entire text of the letter, together with some thoughts of mine, on its contents (in italics.) The letter is dated June 24, 2009 and is addressed to 'Honorable William Lynn III, Deputy Secretary of Defense, 1010 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1010.' The official military addresses of senior Defense officials are different, e.g.Secretary of Defense is 1000 Defense Pentagon; Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) is 3010 Defense Pentagon; and the Deputy Secretary of Defense is 1010 Defense Pentagon. The letter goes on: 'Dear Secretary Lynn, Beginning this past September, the US Senate has mandated that the Defense Intelligence Agency assesses far-term foreign advanced aerospace threats to the United States. The scope of program interest covers from the present out to forty years and beyond. In order to further our effort in recognizing emerging disruptive aerospace technology, technical studies are being conducted in regard to advanced lift, propulsion, the use of unconventional materials and controls, signature reduction, weaponry, human interface and human effects.' 1. 'Beginning this past September' agrees well with the August 2008 date of the DIA solicitation; the closing date of the solicitation being 5 September 2008; and the September 2008 BAASS call for new employees. 2. The details of the DIA mandate, ie advanced lift etc., agrees perfectly with the AAWSAP aims etc., as set out in the August 2008 DIA solicitation for bids. 'Since the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) and study were first commissioned much progress has been made with the identification of several highly sensitive, unconventional aerospace related findings.' Note the reference to AATIP and not AAWSAP. In a recent 'Coast to Coast' radio interview between George Knapp and former ATTIP program manager Luis Elizondo, Elizondo stated that the program changed its name from AAWSAP to AATIP in 2008. (Elizondo maintains that AAWSAP was running in 2007 through to 2008 before the name change.) 'Given the current rate of success, the continued study of these subjects will likely lead to technological advancements that, in the immediate near-term will require extraordinary protection. Due to the sensitivities of the information surrounding aspects of this program, I require your assistance in establishing a Restricted Special-Access-Program (SAP) with Bigoted Access List for specific portions of the AATIP.' 1. My understanding of a Special Access Program (SAP) is that only a limited number of individuals are given access to that SAP information. This restricts the access to, and distribution of, information about the SAP. 2. My understanding of a Bigoted Access List is that it is a list of specified individuals who can access details about a program. No one else can access that program. 3. What precisely do the words 'I require your assistance in establishing a Restricted Special-Access-Program (SAP) with Bigoted Access List for specific portions of the AATIP.' mean? Do they mean: (a) 'I require your assistance in establishing a Restricted Special-Access-Program (SAP), with Bigoted Access List for specific portions of the AATIP.' (Note the position of my added comma.) meaning that the whole AATIP becomes a SAP with an access list for some portions? Or (b) 'I require your assistance in establishing a Restricted Special-Access-Program (SAP) with Bigoted Access List, for specific portions of the AATIP.' (Note the different position of my added comma) meaning that only some portions of AATIP become a SAP with Bigoted Access List? 'In order to support this national effort, a small but highly specialized cadre of Department of Defense (DoD) and private sector individuals are necessary. These individuals must be specialized in the areas of advanced sciences, sensors, intelligence/counterintelligence, and advanced aerospace engineering. Given the likelihood that these technologies will be applied to future systems, involving spaceflight, weapons, communications and propulsion, the standard management and safeguarding procedures for classified information are not sufficient. Even the use of conventional SAP protocols will not adequately ensure that all aspects of the project are properly secured. Although not every aspect of AATIP requires restricted SAP read-on, the following portions should be maintained at the Restricted SAP level.' This seems to indicate my option (b) above applies, that only some portions of AATIP become a SAP with Bigoted Access List. ''The methodology used to identify, acquire, study and engineer the advanced technologies associated with AATIP. 'Specific methodologies used to study unconventional technology may require nuanced approaches that will undoubtedly be of significant interest if not a top priority for adversarial Foreign Intelligence Security Services (FISS). Undue attention by government or private sector entities, not involved in AATIP or any international interest will directly or indirectly interfere with the daily AATIP mission and perhaps threaten the overall success of the program.' This certainly fits in well with recent comments by the To The Stars Academy, about the 2015 East Coast battle group incidents and release of the 'Gimbal "video, plus the 'Go fast" video, where the To The Stars Academy says they cannot provide either specific dates or locations where the videos were taken, and suggests this is because the DoD hasn't given consent for these details to be revealed. 'Allocation of personnel, support and oversight. Due to the highly specialized nature of the personnel involved with AATIP, the overt acknowledgement of their participation in the program will lead to an unnecessary security and counterintelligence risk.' Why then did the publicly available DIA solicitation advise that one James T Lacatski was the AAWSAP manager if identifying personnel was an issue? Perhaps because the solicitation was pre this 2009 letter? 'Occasional assistance from specialized individuals within Dod, the scientific community, or academia may be necessary from time to time based on demonstrated subject matter expertise. Adequate protection of their identities and affiliation is critical to avoid unnecessary scrutiny.' One wonders how much, the authors of the 38 Defense Intelligence Reference documents (DIRDs) were told, when they were tasked with preparing a DIRD? No DIRD authors' 'how to write a DIRD and why' have so far been located. 'Without the appropriate Restricted SAP protection, the cost associated with a compromise would be significantly higher than the cost associated with a properly administered Restricted SAP.' No financial figures were given to demonstrate the above statement was true, 'Protection of industry partners and participation is critical. Public awareness of an industry's AATIP affiliation may discourage that industry's further participation with the US Government in this program.' The August 2008 solicitation was openly advertised on the Federal Business Opportunities website and BAASS openly advertised the relevant AAWSAP jobs. The fact that no one had yet (with the possible exception of George Knapp) located the public 'who got the contract' announcement, which should have been on the Federal Business Opportunities website, but isn't, may mean that the award announcement was never publicly made, contrary to the then current processes. All of this, of course, is prior to the Senator's 2009 call for a SAP. 'Applications and engineering The nuanced manner in which some of these technologies will be collected, engineered and applied by the US may require senior level government approval. These decision makers must be afforded the necessary time to make strategic decisions by restricting access to the "big picture" or overall intent of the program to those on a strict Bigoted List. The word 'nuanced' means 'characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.' 'Associated exotic technologies likely involve extremely sophisticated concepts within the worlds of quantum mechanics, nuclear science, electromagnetic theory, gravitics and thermodynamics. Given that all of these have the potential to be used for catastrophic effects by adversaries, an unusually high degree of operational security and read-on discretion is required.' To me, none of the above paragraph makes sense in speaking of then 2009 foreign aircraft technology. It makes better sense to me if Reid is thinking of 'off planet' objects. You will note that no where in the letter are the terms UFO or UAP ever used. 'Due to the expertise required to carry out the objectives of this program, we will require a small, specialized group of Dod personnel, who are dedicated to performing the SAP-related functions and executing programmatic requirements within the program. It is essential that the Government & military personnel who are already involved with this program are assigned to further support this program in a Restricted SAP capacity (See Attachment 1). These individuals all currently possess the appropriate security clearances and are already providing unique support to AATIP. Ultimately the results of AATIP will not only benefit the US Government but I believe will directly benefit Dod in ways not yet imagined. The technological insight and capability gained will provide the US with a distinct advantage over any foreign threats and allow the US to maintain its preeminence as a world leader.' Thank you in advance for your time and consideration of this request. If you or your staff have any questions, please contact Bob Herbert of my staff at (202) 437-3162.' 'Attachment 1 Sponsoring agency: Undetermined (DEPSECDEF). Component level SAP central office. Unclassified nickname: Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP). Program length: FY09-FY13 (Preliminary). Program funding: FY09- O&M, FY10-FY13- TBD. SAP category designation: Intelligence, Dod Acquisition. FY10 Preliminary Bigot List of Government personnel: 1. Honorable William Lynn III, Dep Dir of defense (Govt) 2. Honorable Senator Harry Reid of Nevada (Govt) 3. Honorable Senator Daniel Inouve of Hawaii (Govt) 4-11 Redacted. FY10 Preliminary Bigoted List of Contractor Personnel funded under the AATIP 1-3 Redacted. This document contains information exempt from mandatory disclosure under the FOIA. Exemptions 1 and 5 apply.' Some individuals have suggested that the 13 listed names were people who received a carbon copy of the letter. This appears incorrect. 1. In this 2009 letter, which is dated about nine months from the commencement of the AAWSA funded program (as opposed to anything informal which may have been running since 2007) Senator Reid is very positive about results, by stating 'Since the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) and study were first commissioned much progress has been made with the identification of several highly sensitive, unconventional aerospace related findings.' 2. We of course, at the moment, have not documented evidence that the program became a Restricted Special Access Program. However, one might deduce for the reasons given at various places above, that the program did indeed gain SAP status. I wish to thank KLAS-TV reporters George Knapp and Matt Adams for releasing the copy of the 2009 Senator Reid letter for us all to be able to analyze. By Keith Basterfield at July 29, 2018 2 comments: Links to this post Labels: AATIP, AAWSA Another AATIP Defense Intelligence Reference Document author? Defense Intelligence Reference Documents (DIRDs) In a blog post dated 2 June 2018, I wrote about a number of DIRDs which had been prepared for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under their Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications (AAWSA) program. Various individuals, commissioned under an AAWSA sub-contract to the Institute of Advanced Studies, based in Austin, Texas, were asked to look into the future, in a variety of areas, and write a DIRD on their specialty. One of the sub-contractors, Dr Eric Davis, in a radio interview on the 'Coast to Coast' show, on 28 January 2018, said that DIRD authors were asked to imagine our earthly technology; extrapolate it to 2050, then compare what we might have by then, against what we saw of the phenomenon in that era (around 2009.) We currently know that 38 DIRDs were authored, with 36 of them being 'unclassified.' We also know the titles of six DIRDs which Dr Davis authored/co-authored; and one title by Dr Hal Puthoff. Front cover of one of the DIRDs Full copies of two of Davis's DIRDs, and one of Puthoff's are available on the Internet. A shorter version of Puthoff's DIRD appeared in an open source publication in 2010. Another DIRD's front cover On 18 July 2018, an anonymous comment was left on my blog which read: 'In the 28 January 2018 interview on 'Coast to Coast,' Davis says the following about the DIRDs: 'a colleague of ours, who was a former PhD student at (of - KB?) Werner Heisenberg, also did a paper on advanced nuclear propulsion...' This could be Friedwardt Winterberg. Here he is (http://www.icarusinterstellar.org/team) along with Eric Davis and Richard Obousy (who authored one of the DIRDs with Davis.' Friedwardt Winterberg Source: http://www.icarusinterstellar.org/team Friedwardt Winterberg was born on 12 June 1929 in Berlin, Germany. He received his MSc in 1953, and his PhD in Physics in 1955 as a student of Werner Heisenberg. 'Operation paperclip' took him to the USA in 1959. His primary areas of research have been nuclear fusion and plasma physics. He is an elected member of the Paris based International Academy of Astronautics, His recent work has been on the 'Planck Aether hypothesis,' trying to explore both quantum mechanics and relativity. DIRD This all appears to indicate that Winterberg authored one of the 38 DIRDs, under a sub-contract to the AAWAS program, on the topic of advanced nuclear propulsion. It still however, leaves us short of knowing the title and contents of the DIRD. The DIRDs of which we are aware, were all dated either 2010 or 2011. In addition, we know that Puthoff's 2010 DIRD was also published, in a shorter version, in the Journal of the British Interplanetary Society in 2010. I therefore wondered, what papers Winterberg had published in open source in 2010/2011; which fit the Davis description of being in the area of 'advanced nuclear propulsion'? I therefore searched a list of Winterberg's published works. I found three such papers: 1. 'Deuterium Microbomb Rocket Propulsion.' 2010. 'Acta Astronautica' 66 (1-2), 40-44. 2. 'Matter - Antimatter GeV Gamma Ray Laser Rocket Propulsion.' 2010. No publication details given. 3. 'Negative Mass Propulsion.' 2011. 'Journal of the British Interplanetary Society' 64, 3-16. Part of the abstract of this paper reads: 'But their use for propulsion by reducing the inertia of matter for example in the limit of macroscopic bodies with zero rest mass.' Any one of the above could have been made the subject of a DIRD, but note the last six words 'macroscopic bodies with zero rest mass.' These words will take significance later on in this blog. CUFOS conference In 1976, the Chicago based Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS) held a UFO conference between 30 April and 2 May of that year. Subsequently, a 'Proceedings of the 1976 CUFOS Conference' were published. One of the papers presented, was titled, 'The Physical Possibility of Macroscopic Bodies Approaching Zero Rest Mass and the UFO Problem.' The paper's abstract read: ' UFO reports by highly reliable witnesses have in common the observation of solid physical objects (1) with no or almost no inertial mass; (2) surrounded by an intense corona-like discharge; (3) possessing strong magnetic fields; (4) producing no sonic booms at the high velocities reported. These characteristics suggest a state of matter approaching zero rest mass. If such a state exists, then interstellar distances could be traversed in an arbitrarily small proper time and with vanishingly small amount of energy. Matter incorporating magnetic monopoles may lead to just such a material state. Since monopole fields fall off much more slowly than dipole fields, this could explain the magnetic effects reportedly associated with UFOs. The induced electric field resulting from the rapid motion of the monopole field could explain the glow observed around the UFOs as a coronal discharge. The strong magnetic field could also explain the absence of any sonic boom.' An appendix to the Proceedings' papers provides the following information about the author of this 1976 CUFOS Conference paper. '...received a PhD in theoretical Physics in 1956 under Prof Heisenberg of the Max Planck Institute. He is the author of about 80 scientific publications in the field of nuclear fusion. His most important work relates to his original proposal for igniting thermonuclear microexplosions by means of intense charged particle beams. This work is presently receiving world wide study.' Who was the author of this 1976 UFO article? It was in fact, Dr Friedwardt Winterberg. A search for further UFO research by Winterberg Although I found mention of Winterberg's work in two UFO books (Hill, P.R. 'Unconventional Flying Objects;' and Potter, P.E. 'Gravitational Manipulation of Domed Craft') these references were to his nuclear work. I found no other papers by Winterberg on the subject of UFOs. I did however, find one 1978 Winterberg article titled 'Electrostatic Theory of Ball Lightning." In order to ascertain if my anonymous commentator's deduction was correct; and that Dr Winterberg was indeed another DIRD author, I located an email address for the now aged 90 year old Winterberg; who is still listed under the Physics Department of the University of Nevada, Reno, and posed the question of authorship to him. I have not, as yet, received a response. That classic 1957 Mt Stromlo observatory sighting - explained? Astronomers and UAP Those who haven't bothered to conduct any research, often state that astronomers never report seeing UAP. One of the sightings which is used to counter such arguments is from November 1957; by astronomers at the Mt Stromlo observatory, near Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. UAP periodicals as sources for the account The APRO Bulletin, January 1958, page 3 carried the following: 'Canberra, Australia, 9 November. Four astronomers of the Commonwealth Observatory, Mount Stromlo, observed a bright pink object in the sky at about 3am. The object was observed for about 8 minutes as it moved across the western horizon, then disappeared. No aircraft in the sky at the time. Astronomers could not identity the object. Sputniks, meteors and the like were ruled out as possible explanations by the astronomers themselves.' 1. The Bulletin cites no source for their information, and places the date of the sighting as 9 November, presumably 1957. 2. The time of observation is stated to have been about 3am. Flying Saucer Review, January/February 1958, page 3: 'Astronomers see pink UFO The London Times , of November 7 reported that...hundreds of people at Bathurst, near Sydney, Australia...saw a metallic object over the town...on the previous day...However, on the same day, four astronomers at the Commonwealth Observatory, at Mt Stromlo, near Canberra, Australia on "sputnik watch" reported a strange object moving across the sky which was neither a meteorite nor one of the Soviet space satellites. The object was a vivid pink and unlike anything seen before, it was stated. It remained in view for about two minutes and disappeared under the Moon. "The strange thing is that it should disappear after passing under the Moon as it was a perfectly cloudless sky," said Dr Przybylski, who saw the object just after having completed observations of the passage of the two Russian satellites.' 1. The date of the Mt Stromlo sighting as deduced from the above article is 6 November, presumably 1957. 2. The correct spelling of the main observer's name appears to be Przybylski. UFO researchers as sources A number of books by UAP authors have mentioned this sighting; with one of the earliest being Jacques and Janine Vallee's 'Challenge to Science' (1966. Henry Regnery. Chicago. Page 19. 'The case of the Australian professors. On November 8, 1957, the wire services (Reuters, AFP) - which are here the only available sources - carried information pertaining to an observation made by three astronomers in Mount Stromlo Observatory, of an object brighter than Venus, which crossed the western part of the sky at 5.02pm on November 7. Dr Przybylsky (sic) saw the object, which was bright red in color, moving slowly, and remained in view for about two minutes. Its velocity was too small for it to be a meteorite, and the two Soviet satellites had already made their passage. The object in question was also seen by two colleagues of Dr Przybylsky. No scientist at the observatory had previously observed such an object. The press release added that Professor Przyblsky was impatiently awaiting word from other observatories that might have observed the same object. An exceptionally detailed series of observations were made the next day by French astronomers; these were never brought to the attention of scientists.' 1. The date of the sighting, here is given as 7 November 1957. 2. The time is given as 5.02pm. However, note that 5.02pm 7 November French time is 3.02am on 8 November at Mt Stromlo (Canberra being UTC + 10 hours.) Newspapers as sources for the account I went searching for newspaper accounts of the sighting, and firstly, in the Dr Michael Swords' digital collection found the following; apparently from an unattributed New Zealand newspaper with a hand written note "NZ 1957." "Australian scientists puzzled. 11.30 Canberra, Nov 8. Scientists at the Commonwealth Observatory at Mt Stromlo are puzzled by a sighting there soon after 3am today of a strange object moving across the sky that was neither a meteorite nor one of the Soviet planets. The object was seen by Dr Przyblski (sic) who had just completed observation of the passage of the two Russian satellites. It was sighted long after the observations on the eclipse of the moon had been completed. Dr Przyblski who went to bed after sighting the strange object reported it this afternoon. He described it as a vivid pink object which moved slowly across the sky, and which was visible to the naked eye for about two minutes. It appeared in the southern sky just above the horizon at 3.03am, moved in a westerly direction, passed the Moon and finally disappeared. Its speed was far too slow for it to have been a meteorite, and it was not one of the satellites which had already passed. Dr Przyblski said that the object, which was seen also by two colleagues, was completely unlike any object which the Stromlo scientists had so far observed. There is speculation that the object might have been some new Russian space vessel, but there is still an element of complete uncertainty about its character." 1. The item is datelined 11.30 Nov 8 and states that the sighting was "today." Thus placing the date of the sighting as 8 November (1957). 2. Time is given as 3.03am. Also in the Dr Michael Swords' electronic collection I found another newspaper account, from of all places Malaya. It was from the Penang 'Straits Echo and Times of Malaya' dated 12 November 1957 and datelined "Canberra Nov. 11." 'Mystery object still unexplained. The object seen in the north western sky near Canberra on Friday morning by four astronomers from the Mt Stromlo Observatory is still unexplained. The Director of the Observatory, Dr B J Bok, said today that following the sighting of the object, which was seen a few minutes after 3am and which was much brighter than either of the Soviet satellites, scores of reports from the eastern states had been received from people who claimed to have seen lights in the sky similar to that observed at Canberra. None of the reports however, could be linked with the Canberra observation and many who made them had undoubtedly seen the lights of high flying aircraft. Dr Bok said that whatever the nature of the object seen at Mt Stromlo, it seemed certain that it was far too bright to have been the capsule containing the space dog of Sputnik II which some scientists think has been ejected from the satellite and has been orbiting with it instead of returning as planned to earth...Reuters.' 1. Note that Dr Bok states that none of the scores of reports could be linked to the Canberra observation. 2. The sighting date as deduced from the above, is Friday 8 November, and the time as around 3am. As this article is based on a Reuters release it may, perhaps, be regarded as the most accurate so far. The Canberra Times I thought that the most logical place to look for a newspaper account would be from Canberra itself. Fortunately, while most digitised newspapers in the TROVE collection of the National Library of Australia end in 1954, The Canberra Times goes through to 1995. I therefore retrieved the following from TROVE. The Canberra Times dated Saturday 9 November 1957 carried a front page story of the sighting. 'Scientists see strange object over Canberra. Speculation as to whether the Russians have launched a new space weapon increased yesterday when scientists at the Commonwealth Observatory Mount Stromlo observed a strange object in the sky over Canberra early yesterday morning. The object was seen by the scientists after they had watched the eclipse of the Moon and had tracked the course of the Rusian satellites, Sputnik and Sputnik II. Checks with civil aviation and the RAAF have shown that no aircraft were in the vicinity at the time, and the observers are so puzzled they would like to contact anyone else who saw the object. The object first came into sight just above the horizon shortly after 3am yesterday. One of the astronomers Dr A Przybyleski (sic) said the object, which was vivid pink and completely unlike anything ever sighted by scientists passed across the sky in a westerly direction under the Moon and disappeared. He said he saw the object for about two minutes with the naked eye and after it passed out of his sight other astronomers picked it up in their line of vision. Dr Przybyleski said he and the other scientists, having tracked the path of the two Sputniks were amazed when the new object came into sight. It bore no relation to either of the satellites, but a further watch would be made in case it was some sort of satellite circling the globe. "What we saw certainly was not a meteor, as they can be seen for only a few seconds, but it could be a special rocket which will not reappear," he said. One puzzling aspect of the object was that it travelled towards the Moon, passed under it and disappeared, although it was a perfectly cloudless sky at the time. Dr Przybyleski said he was surprised there had been no reference to the object in reports from overseas.' 1. The date of sighting is clearly Friday 8 November 1957 and time shortly after 3am. 2. Interestingly, no one overseas had reported a similar object. The reference to overseas reports is presumably if it were an Earth orbiting object then it should have been visible from parts other than Canberra. 3. Although there is reference to Mt Stromlo Observatory intending to keep a watch for it again, there is no mention I have seen that it was ever observed from Mt Stromlo again. Searches for accounts in other places I wondered if the sighting had been reported to the RAAF who were the official body of the Australian government tasked with looking at such sightings. An inspection of various UAP files in the National Archives of Australia, failed to locate any documents about this sighting. An additional note from Dr Michael Swords' electronic collection, is that he has an uncited item which states that 'Astronomer A R Hogg saw a UFO with 3 colleagues at Mt Stromlo.' No other source cites the names of any of Dr P's colleagues who observed the object. Can we explain the sighting in conventional terms? What could be the stimulus for the sighting at 3.03am in the morning, cloudless sky, of a vivid pink object, seen for between two an eight minutes, tracking from one horizon (southern?) to the north west and then disappearing? It wasn't one of the two Soviet satellites; and seemed not to be a rocket, or debris from those satellites. It wasn't a meteor as the duration it too long. There is no tail or trail described. It is referred to as "an object" but actually appears to have simply been a bright light. Its astronomical magnitude is not stated; nor is any angular size given. The Vallee reference states it was brighter than Venus. What was in the sky at that time? A check using the Stellarium software program shows that the Moon was at 22 degrees elevation at azimuth 310 degrees (north west as mentioned in some reports.) There were no bright planets above the horizon. Sunrise was at 4.55 am. There was a total Lunar eclipse on the evening of 7 November 1957. What was the weather like at the time? November is Springtime for Australia. A check of The Canberra Times dated Saturday 9 November 1957 provided the weather details for Friday 8 Novermber 1957. At 9am the wind was from the south west at 2 miles per hour. So do I have any thoughts as to what was seen? Actually, I do. Given that: (1) there were no other sightings of a vivid pink object traversing the sky from other observatories who were out watching the Sputniks; (2) there were no other reports from around Canberra that matched the Mt Stromlo sighting; (3) the wind (albeit six hours later) was from the south west at 2 miles per hour, ie almost still; (4) the observation time was between two and eight minutes; (5) the observatory, despite stating they were to keep a watch for the object didn't report seeing it again; (6) it simply disappeared from view in a dark, cloudless sky below 22 degrees elevation in the north western sky. I would propose that the sighting might have been of a fire balloon. If this was a modern sighting these factors would certainly make me suggest this as a likely explanation. During my research into Australian sightings pre 24 June 1947 I came across examples of such fire balloons being launched, from as early as 1920. Perhaps some local decided to prank the scientists at the Observatory knowing they were watching for things in the sky? Of course, we will never know for sure just what the stimulus for this sighting was, but the above is my best guess. Update: 19 July 2018 The Vallee reference in part stated: 'An exceptionally detailed series of observations were made the next day by French astronomers; these were never brought to the attention of scientists.' Today, while browsing electronic copies of old Australian UAP publications I came across the following reference. 'A young astronomer at the National Observatory at Toulouse on Friday night, November 8th sighted in the sky a mysterious, elliptical, brilliant, canary-yellow coloured object. The astronomer M Chapuis, followed it for five minutes with a small telescope when it appeared west-north-west of Toulouse. He said it sped west, made two sweeping turns, then sped in the opposite direction. It disappeared for 30 seconds, descended almost vertically in a clear sky, and vanished again in shadow.' ['Australian UFO Bulletin,' Vol 1 No 3, December 1957, page 5.] Labels: Cold case investigation New Roswell documents From time to time, documentation turns up "out of the blue," which assists us with aspects of the subject. Although we may have known or suspected the existence of such documents, when they turn up in this manner, it is very much unexpected. Three recent examples come to mind. Project Blue Book documentation In late 2013, UFO researcher Rob Mercer, who lives in Springfield, Ohio, came across an advert offering Project Blue Book documents. It turned out that a former USAF officer, assigned to Project Blue Book, named Lt Carmon Marano, had kept some material. Mercer eventually located Marano and then spoke to him. Ultimately, Mercer was able to obtain boxes of files; photographs; films and documents. Some of this was the original material, some copies. Mercer has now made scans of this material available. In July 2018, an announcement was made that the family of the late Major Jesse Marcel, of Roswell fame, had gathered together "...historical documents, military records, photos and a personal journal" of the former Intelligence Officer. This material is now being processed before being publicly revealed. Whether or not it will provide some corroboration of details already know is yet to be determined. However, without the family's efforts this new material would not have become available for UFO researchers. UK government files Over several years, the UK government has released thousands of pages of documents relating to the British government's investigation into UFOs in that country. However, though the efforts of US researcher, and Rendlesham Forest 1980 incident witness, John Burroughs, more was revealed. In 2015, the Openminds website stated: "Burroughs has submitted several Freedom of Information Act Requests in the UK and US. He has already been able to get the UK government to admit that they have more UFO files to release, even though they had previously claimed to have released all of the UFO files." This ultimately led to the release of 15 such files in 2017. These 2017 files contained for example, information on the UFO interests of the Italian Department of Defence; a 1982 observation from a USAF spy flight; UK Defence Intelligence thinking; and more on the 1990 UK Tornado jet incident. In 2018, three more such files emerged and these are currently under study by UFO researchers. To take a look at Dr David Clarke's analysis of these three files, click here. What of Australian documents? In 2015, I wrote a blog post about UAP sightings in Papua New Guinea, which had been an administered external territory of Australia between 1949 and 1975. The post advised that I had found UAP sightings on a number of files which belonged to the Department of the Army; the Department of Civil Aviation; the CSIRO; and the RAAF. The contents of some of the documents on these files were previously unknown. Also in 2015, research by Dr Stuart Hatch revealed the, until then, unknown existence of a file belonging to the Western Australian police force, detailing many UAP sightings that were either reported to them or via the RAAF. This turned out to by only a partial copy of the file. Further research by myself, located the full version of the file, which I discussed in this post. Little known sets of documents Moving on now, to sets of documents which have been around for decades, but which, today, are little known. Richard C Doty US UFO researcher Larry Bryant submitted an FOIA request to the Office of the Secretary, USAF, in late 1987/early 1988 for copies of Richard C Doty's USAF service records. In October 1988, Bryant received some records. At around the same time Bryant also obtained further Doty service records, again under the FOIA, from the 1606th Air Base Wing. A limited number of people ever saw these records. In mid 2018, Melbourne based researcher Paul Dean acquired a copy of these 25 pages of Doty's USAF service records, and on 13 June 2018 published a blog post about them , which provided images of all 25 pages. Jesse A Marcel I reported above, that members of the Marcel family have recently brought together family held records relating to Jesse A Marcel. These include some of his military records. However, what it little known, is that way back in the 1990's, the late US researcher Robert Todd acquired some 200 pages of Marcel's service records. In the 8 December 1995 (Vol 1 No 3) issue of "The KowPflop Quarterly" he described the contents of the records, and compared and contrasted them to the facts about Marcel, presented elsewhere in the UFO literature. On 20 December 1996 in "The Spot Report" (Issue 6 of the Cowflop series) Todd described the process by which he obtained the records. Other sources have discussed the contents of Marcel's military records, with acknowledgement of Todd's work. Australian examples Disclosure Australia, a project which ran between 2003 and 2008, was aimed at examining UAP files originating by a number of Australian government agencies; using both the Archive Act and the Freedom of Information Act. The project's Newsletter Archive reveals numerous examples of material which was long lost to civilian researchers. Later work by this author, located such fascinating documents as a file full of material between 1974 and 1996 originating with the Defense Science Technology Organisation. I documented the contents of this previously unknown file here, here, and here. You just never know when documents from the past, will reemerge. By Keith Basterfield at July 16, 2018 No comments: Links to this post Another AATIP Defense Intelligence Reference Docum... 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__label__wiki	0.748787	0.748787	A Brief History of Yellowstone National Park \| National Geographic (light music) – [Marielena] Yellowstone is epic, strange, and iconic. It is well-deserving of its protected status. But how did it come to be the worlds first National Park? (light music) Archeologists have found evidence of human activity in Yellowstone that dates back at least 11,000 years. Oral histories of Salish Native Americans suggest their ancestors were here 3,000 years ago. Today there are still 26 Native American tribes that are connected to this land. Some of the first European visitors included fur traders and trackers in the late 1700s. But the first big incentive for settlers came in 1863, gold. (water sloshing) Prospectors flocked to Yellowstone in hopes of finding more. The Northern Pacific Railroad Company heard of the wonders of Yellowstone. A big attraction like this could help their plans to expand their railroad west. So they sponsored the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition of 1870. As the first formal expedition of Yellowstone, they explored vast regions of the park. Including Tower Fall, Yellowstone Lake, and the geyser basins. Their most memorable achievement, naming Old Faithful. (light music) Painter Thomas Moran as well as a photographer and sketch artist were also on the expedition team. Their work introduced Yellowstone to the world. And captured the imagination of Congress. Then, on March 1st, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed an act establishing Yellowstone National Park. The country’s very first National Park. (light music) The Park is around two million acres. An expansive wilderness with places that even today few have seen. Filled with wildlife including 285 species of birds. And over 65 species of mammals. (wolf howling) But what’s on top of this park is nothing compared to the giant reserve of magma that lies below. Thermal power is what makes Yellowstone tick. Old Faithful remains true to its name. And to this day gushes up thousands of gallons of hot water every hour or so. (light music) It’s one of the most famous natural features in Yellowstone. But, it’s not the only one. There are over 10,000 thermal features in Yellowstone. Including hot springs, mud pots, and steam vents. They sit in one giant caldera of a super volcano. Some 45 miles across at its widest. 2.1 million years ago Yellowstone erupted and covered over 5,000 square miles with ash. About 6,000 times the volume of material ejected from Mount St. Helens in 1980. It’s among the largest volcano eruptions known to man. Yellowstone is still active and another eruption is possible. But it probably won’t happen in the next thousand or even 10,000 years. In the meantime, Yellowstone hosts millions of guests every year. There are now 59 National Parks in the United States. But Yellowstone will always be the world’s first. Tags: adventure, America's first national park, and, and iconic, animals, beautiful, brutal winter, discover, documentary, explore, first national park, Flowers are blooming, four-night event, history, June 23, June 23 at 10pm EST, nat geo, natgeo, national geographic, national park, nature, PLivjPDlt6ApRfQqtRw7JkGCLvezGeMBB2, PLivjPDlt6ApRiBHpsyXWG22G8RPNZ6jlb, PLivjPDlt6ApT5VT7oiz7riKmPzkl2sAe0, predators, rivers are flowing, science, survival, the, wildlife, yellowstone, Yellowstone Live, Yellowstone National Park Will Krajcik Private Railroad Crossing How to Stop Car Clunks (Sway Bar Bushing and Links)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1912
__label__wiki	0.822796	0.822796	Case, Transit 00330.2.JPG 00330 aa.JPG 00330 bb.JPG From the Collection of Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston Victoria A wooden, protective transit case to suit a plane table compass as used by surveyors and artillery crew. These compasses were used by artillery units of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2. Refer 00330 and 00330.1 26 Feb 2018 at 6:34PM Recent additions by Frankston RSL Sub Branch View 615 other items Framed Artwork - Sketch of Frankston RSL Clubrooms, Davey Street Frankston RSL Sub Branch, Frankston Framed artwork produced by artist Marie Minton, dated 1972. The artwork is an ink drawing with watercolour tonings and depicts the Frankston RSL Sub Branch clubrooms of the time. The artwork is mounted with a gold coloured wooden frame and glass front. Artist, Marie Minton was apparently the daughter of a member of the time, Laurie Minton. This scene is of a Frankston landmark building on the corner of Davey Street and Young Street, Frankston locally known as the 'Plowman Residence'. Prior to being the clubrooms of the Frankston RSL Sub Branch this building was the family home of Dr Sidney Plowman. In Dr Plowman's time the building was known as the 'The Lofts' and was his residence and operated as a private hospital, the building was constructed ca 1900. Dr Plowman died in May 1932. Title 'Frankston RSL' and the artist's name 'Marie Minton '72' appear on the front lower area of the sketch. The rear has the following note inscribed "Sketch of RSL clubrooms Davey St. by Marie Minton daughter of member (Laurie)" Munition, 2 PDR Pair of 2 PDR cartridges of WW1 vintage, probably a version used by Naval weapons. These are an example of trench art. These used cartridges have been modified with the addition of three brass 'feet' which have been brazed onto the filled end to enable them to be used as a flower vase. Souvenir, Ashtray Example of trench art, an ashtray made from brass (possibly originally recovered from a used munition cartridge). The finished item has been engraved with the RAAF insignia and motto and the words "EGYPT 1941". This small ashtray has been engraved with the RAAF insignia and motto and the words "EGYPT 1941". cake serving set Example of a trench art cake serving set consisting of a cake slice and a cake fork (could be for serving pies). These have been made with a handle which is a used 0.303 inch rifle ammunition round and have been chrome plated and finished with elaborate engraving. A WW1 era Australian Light Horse pack saddle. The saddle has large panniers mounted on either side and metal fittings for attaching devices such as additional carriers or weapons, made of leather and is complete. The saddle is displayed on a steel frame. A WW1 era Australian Light Horse riding saddle. The saddle is a 1915 pattern Officers riding saddle, made of leather and is complete. The saddle is displayed on a wooden frame. This saddle formerly belonged to MAX ARMSTRONG a WW2 ex-serviceman and a Frankston RSL Sub Branch member. Max and other ex-service officers were members of a volunteer Light Horse Mounted Section who, for many years, rode at the head of the annual Melbourne ANZAC Day commemoration March, leading the marching troops. At the completion of the march the Light Horse Mounted Section would visit the Memorial Horse Trough near the north east corner of the Shrine of Remembrance for a brief service paying tribute to Australian war horses. Bayonet holder without knife ,it is called a frog from 1916 , WW1. Bayonet holder which is known as a frog with two rivets in the material webbing. From WW1 Has a 1916 marking on the back of bayonet holder Embroidered Cloth This is a square yellow silk cloth with pink fringing. It has an embroidered blue rising sun, under which are the words Australian Imperial Forces. On the lower edge of the cloth are the embroidered words ‘From Sergeant Frank McDonald’ It is also embellished with embroidered flowers. Embroidered cloths like this were sent home as souvenirs. Individual names were embroidered on the cloth. RSSAILA Event Programme collection - Festival of Empire and Remembrance 11 November 1944 Printed paper booklet and three (3) paper poppy leaves Front cover has printed Title information and brief description of the event. Sixteen pages contain a Royal photograph and detailed description of organisation and programme of activities and instructions. Six original signatures of decorated servicemen appear on the front cover Medal, Imperial German A WW1 era Imperial German Iron Cross Second Class medal contained in a presentation case. The medal has a black and white striped ribbon threaded through a suspender ring. This medal was issued during WW1 to German Army personnel. refer to AWM item https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1176843 Mortar Bomb (Practice) 81mm, Vietnam era Practice mortar round, 81mm, steel (black) with aluminium tailpiece 81mm practice mortar bomb, U S from Vietnam era On aluminium tailpiece "DS" and underneath "22 M O 82 M 1 7 0 " Container, Lubricating Oil Container used for lubricating oil for 18 PDR and 25 PDR artillery pieces. Used during WW1 and WW2 Used for storing lubricating oil for artillery pieces, 18 PDR and 25 PDR, during WW1 and WW2. Markings on base "DɅD" and serial number "CM 2404 " Case, Leather A purpose made protective transit case for the sight clinometer MK IV used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. Standard equipment issued with the 25 PDR artillery piece. Refer to items 00111 and 00111.1 Compass, Plane Table A plane table compass as used by surveyors and artillery crew complete with a protective wooden transit case. This compass is the type used by artillery units of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2. This compass was manufactured by J. W. Handley P/L of Melbourne in 1943. Refer 00330.1 and 00330.2 Sight clinometer MK IV used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. This device was mounted on a fitting beside the gun barrel and used to accurately indicate the elevation of the gun barrel. The device is calibrated in degrees and minutes and is adjustable enabling the weapon to be accurately aimed. Standard equipment issued with the 25 PDR artillery piece. Refer to items 00111 and 00111.2 Hat, Felt Standard Australian Department of Defence issue khaki fur felt slouch hat as worn by Army personnel. The hat brim has a bound edge finish and one side of the brim is folded against the hat crown. The folded brim is attached by a brass clip to the side of the crown. This hat has the normal seven fold puggaree. MOUNTCASTLE PTY LTD MAY 2005 57 O/N 235032 Hat, RAN Royal Australian Navy ratings cap worn by able seamen when in uniform, this white cap has a tally band and chinstrap in black material with the embroidered name "H.M.A.S. VOYAGER". This type of cap is a personal purchase for 'wearing out' and is known to sailor's as a "tiddly" hat. The hat has internal red (for Port) and green (for Starboard) lining bands and a blue sweat band. Donated by Frank Verco service number R62418, who enlisted in the RAN as a young man. Frank was posted to the HMAS Voyager and was on board when the ship was involved in an accident which resulted in it's sinking in February 1964. Fortunately Frank was uninjured, he was in the bow area of the ship at the time of the accident Frank and went down with that section of the ship. Frank later served on the HMAS Sydney ferrying troops to Vietnam. Frank was in the RAN for three years, his rank was Ordinary Seaman/Electrical Mechanic. The band is embroidered with the inscription: "H. M. A. S. VOYAGER" and the cap has the name "F. J. VERCO" written inside. The iside lining has the imprint "Manufactured Expressly for Sinbad Trading Company Melbourne Made in England" Propellor, Desk Ornament Munition, Cartridge Pair of 2 PDR cartridges. These are an example of trench art. Grenade, Mills A WW2 Mills Grenade type M36 of Naval origin. This item has been sectioned to show internal parts of the Grenade. Presumaby originally modified for use as a training aid. Send an email to Frankston RSL Sub Branch	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1920
__label__cc	0.720199	0.279801	Woman whose ex-husband won $273 million lottery doesn’t want to pay his alimony anymore Added 9 months ago by in Articles $273 million lottery winner says he has Good Samaritan to thank for the life-changing win Father doesn't recognize family anymore: son's idea changes everything Lazy Dog Doesn't Want To Leave The Park When Pup Doesn’t Want To Leave, He Screams In Protest When Mom Says ‘Let’s Go’ After Seeing Ultrasound, Couple Adopts Pregnant Dog Who Doesn’t Want To Give Birth Struggling Woman Wins The Powerball Lottery and donates Pastor $700,000, Then He Sues Her For More… Lottery Winner’s Wife Doesn’t Want to Pay Alimony Anymore Man who survived cancer twice wins $4.6 million lottery jackpot Son tells judge he doesn’t want mom to adopt sister Man saves fawn and sends back to the wild …but she doesn’t want to leave Couple Won A $300 Million Lottery, They Stunned Locals With Their Insane Purchases Woman whose ex-husband won $273 million lottery doesnt want to 18-Year-Old Woman Doesn't Want To Grow Up And Still Wears Diapers And Feeds From Bottles Struggling 24-Year-Old Wins $768 Million On Lottery Father doesn't recognize family anymore, but son's idea changes everything Lottery winner thought he’d won £50,000, actually only won £6 DR Congo Voters Want Change, and They Want it Now Lost Dog Finally Found But Left Heartbroken When Owner Didn’t Want Him Anymore Baby Rhino Doesn't Want To Go Inside And Playfully Evades His Keepers - Cute Videos Adorable baby elephant doesn’t want bath time to end, despite mom’s efforts to get him to finish up Strangers pay mortgage for widowed dad whose wife died after childbirth, leaving him with five kids Mom's driving down the road, but it's the dog in the backseat you'll want to pay attention to Dog becomes foster dad to baby deer that man brings home – she doesn't want to leave Man with Down syndrome in viral pro-life video: ‘I don’t want to make it illegal, I want to make it This puppy doesn’t want to wake the kittens, so watch what she does instead! We want people to obey our laws. We want people that are going to help our country. Man Died, Came Back to Life, Got Engaged and Won The Lottery – Then He Got Even Luckier Woman wins $343.9 million in lottery – donates large chunk of it to military veterans Husband cries 'like a baby' when wife tells him who won $23.3 million lotto	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1923
__label__wiki	0.913649	0.913649	Star Gold and Star Plus gear up for mega movie line-up before festive season Loknath Das 0 August 30, 2019 6:27 am Star Gold and Star Plus have joined forces to dominate viewers’ TV screens with the simulcast of a pre-festive line-up of Bollywood blockbusters. The two channels together curated a special line-up of premieres that includes some of the most talked about films of the year 2019. From a love triangle, De De Pyaar De; to the epic love-saga, Kalank; to the inspiring real-life story with Super 30, the upcoming premiere slate promises to be engaging and entertaining. Commencing this season with romance and humour, both the channels gear up to premiere De De Pyaar De starring Ajay Devgn alongside Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh, this Sunday at 1pm. Being a complete joy-ride full of fun, wit and quirk, De De Pyaar De is the perfect watch for the weekend with family. Also starring Jimmy Shergil, Javed Jaffrey, Alok Nath and Kumud Mishra, the film follows the journey of a 50-year-old single father, who faces disapproval from his family and his estranged wife when he falls in love with a 26-year-old woman. Taking forward the fun banter from the film, a series of videos featuring the leads have been released on social media to excite viewers ahead of the film’s premiere. “Star Gold and Star Plus have always entertained audience with their path-breaking content line-ups, and for the first time we are collaborating to provide our viewers with the latest Bollywood movies to celebrate the pre-festive season and thus taking the level a notch higher. We kick off with De De Pyaar De, which promises to be a delightful treat for the viewers. As each new movie is very special to us, we want to ensure that we make all the premieres as outstanding as possible,” says a spokesperson of Star India. [“source=bestmediainfo”] GEAR 163 and 561 Before 14 Festive 3 for 698 Gear 109 Gold 6 line-up 1 Mega 2 Movie 12 Plus 34 Star 10 up 95 Dentsu India strengthens creative team with new appointments Renault Triber launch today, 7-seater car in Rs 5 lakh?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1933
__label__cc	0.734374	0.265626	BMW Monthly Promotion BMW Financial Calculator Winter Service Special Book Service Appointment Online BMW Detailing Packages 宝马温哥华介绍 BEV, PHEV, HEV, FCEV: The Key Differences Between Electric Car Options August 6th 2019 \| Benjamin Yong As electric vehicles continue to flood the marketplace, there’s a whole new vocabulary of lingo associated with them that consumers should become familiar with in order to make the most educated decision. In today’s blog post we break down a few terms commonly used in the industry. The first type of mainstream electrified automobile to arrive in showrooms was the Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Think Toyota Prius, where a small electric motor assists the internal combustion engine (ICE). Under light load, for instance during initial acceleration, only electricity is consumed. The battery replenishes itself via energy generated by the ICE as well as regenerative braking, explained in further detail below. An acronym for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, this type of EV is powered by both gasoline and electricity. Compared to a standard hybrid, however, PHEVs — as the name suggests — may be plugged into an outlet or charging station to recharge the on-board battery. In addition, it usually possesses the ability to run solely on battery power alone, as well as just gas or a combination of both. The Toyota Prius Prime is a perfect example, featuring a 40-kilometre PURE EV range or 1,035 kilometres when also involving the ICE. Fuel economy for the latter is rated at a thrifty 1.8Le/100 km. The downside? Compared to a pure EV, a zero-emissions mode is much more limited and really designed for around-town driving. Battery Electric Vehicles typically do not have an ICE, fuel tank or exhaust pipe and rely only on electricity for propulsion. While easy on the environment (and the wallet), owners may suffer from range anxiety as they must ensure their BEV contains enough energy for travel — unless they opt for a model that has an optional gasoline-powered generator such as the BMW i3. Charging involves connecting to a standard 120-volt outlet, 240-volt household/public Level 2 or a Level 3 power source. Certain premium offerings, like the new Jaguar I-PACE, boast increased range of up to 500 kilometres due to larger and higher capacity battery packs. FCEV The new kid on the block, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles run on compressed liquid hydrogen. When hydrogen is combined with air inside the fuel cell stack, the reaction powers an installed electric motor to drive the wheels. Similar to a BEV they are quiet, produce no emissions but the tank can be refilled in a few mere minutes. The trick is finding a station — at the time of writing only one retail facility exists in the province. More electric vehicle terminology Le/100 km Fuel economy for regular engines is measured by the number of litres consumer per 100 kilometres travelled, abbreviated to the commonly seen L/100 km. In the case of EVs, a “litre equivalent” is used taking the electric energy consumption of kilowatt hours per 100 kilometres and converting to a conventional format, where one litre of gasoline is equals 8.9 kilowatt-hours of electricity. When a regular car decelerates, kinetic energy is lost through heat dissipation in the act of friction braking, as the pads come in contact with the rotors. On an EV, pressing the brake pedal causes the electric motor to run in reverse that consequently slows down the wheels, and at the same time recaptures that kinetic energy and sends it back into the battery. There are no bad EVs, only multiple types best suited for different purposes. Use the above as a guide to help make the most informed decision. Want to learn more about electric or hybrid vehicles? Test drive an electric or hybrid vehicle at OpenRoad. Sustainable Driving Technology Hybrid Benjamin Yong is a freelance journalist and communications professional living in Richmond, B.C. He is often found writing about cars and the auto industry, amongst other things, or driving around in his work-in-progress 1990 Mazda MX-5. Twitter: @b_yong Instagram: @popuplights Shop Our New CarsShop Our Used Cars Similar Blog Posts Android Auto gets an update and new interface August 22nd 2019 Benjamin Yong This popular mobile automotive app by Google receives a major overhaul for 2019, significantly improving usability with a new interface, apps, and features. How BMW Gesture Control Works July 17th 2019 Benjamin Yong Pressing buttons is a thing of the past with this new feature. Ask The Experts: Best Ways To Save Gas June 25th 2019 OpenRoad Auto Group With gas prices at an all-time high, here are the best tips to squeeze as much as you can out of every litre.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1936
__label__wiki	0.727997	0.727997	The Comeback Bracketology: UNC grabs last No. 1 seed, Pac-12 remains top heavy, MVC clings to 2 bids The Pac-12 has a powerhouse trio in the bracket with Oregon, UCLA and Arizona, which should grab three of the top nine seeds. NCAABy Jesse Kramer on February 28, 2017 March 19, 2018 We nearly had a potentially big shake-up in the bracket Monday night as Oklahoma took Kansas to the wire, but the Jayhawks made my job a bit easier by coming back to secure a win and keep their No. 1 seed in the Midwest. Meanwhile, North Carolina rose to a No. 1 seed in the South despite Monday’s loss to Virginia, thanks to Baylor falling to Iowa State over the weekend. So now it’s time to take a look at how the full bracket is shaping up entering Tuesday’s slate. The bracket holds 32 automatic bids for conference champions (noted below with italics), and the remaining 36 are at-large selections. Teams are evaluated by how they have performed to this point in the season without projecting how they will perform the rest of the year. For leagues that have begun their conference tournament or at least have the bracket set, I am using the highest remaining seed as the automatic qualifier. However, I’ve determined conference auto bids by whom Ken Pomeroy projects as the conference champion. If Kenpom.com projects a tie, I used the team currently higher in the standings. If Kenpom projects a tie between two teams that are also currently tied in the standings, I used the team ranked higher in Kenpom. Here’s the full field of 68 through results of Feb. 27 with some notes on the bracket below. New Orleans/Mount St. Mary’s Texas Southern/UC Irvine 8 Dayton 8 VCU 9 Michigan 9 Michigan State 5 Minnesota 5 Cincinnati 12 Providence/Kansas State 12 UNC Wilmington 4 Duke 4 Virginia 6 Maryland 6 Saint Mary’s 11 California/Syracuse 11 Illinois State 3 Florida 3 Arizona 7 Miami 7 Wisconsin 10 Marquette 10 Seton Hall 2 UCLA 2 Louisville 1 North Carolina 1 Gonzaga 8 Oklahoma State 8 Virginia Tech 9 Arkansas 9 Xavier 5 Purdue 5 Notre Dame 12 Monmouth 12 Nevada 4 Butler 4 West Virginia 13 Belmont 13 6 Creighton 6 Iowa State 11 USC 11 Middle Tennessee 3 Kentucky 3 Florida State UNC Asheville 7 SMU 7 South Carolina 10 Northwestern 10 Wichita State 2 Baylor 2 Oregon Last four in: California, Syracuse, Providence, Kansas State In whispering distance: Vanderbilt, Rhode Island, Illinois, Indiana, Wake Forest In talking distance: TCU, Georgia Tech In shouting distance: Houston, Georgia, Pitt, Ohio State, Tennessee, Texas Tech, Alabama Bracket notes: The Pac-12 is shaping up as the opposite of the Big Ten. Between Oregon (2 seed, West), UCLA (2 seed, East) and Arizona (3 seed, Midwest), the conference has three of the top nine teams on my 1-68 seed list. Meanwhile, USC and Cal are the league’s only other teams in the field. The Trojans are dropping rapidly amid a four-game losing streak, and the Golden Bears are barely hanging on to a spot in the First Four. We’ll see what happens during the final week of the regular season, but if Oregon, UCLA and Arizona win out as expected and then one of them wins the Pac-12 Tournament, I’d bet my money on the winner being a No. 1 seed. On the other end, the Big Ten still has no one on among the top four seeds but has seven total bids, which is tied with the Big East and trails only the ACC. Northwestern still has some wiggle room and could feasibly lose out while making the field, but the Wildcats need at least one more win to avoid sweating on Selection Sunday. With Michigan and Michigan State playing great basketball recently, the Big Ten is looking good for at least six bids. Speaking of the Big Ten, John Groce has somehow brought Illinois (third team out) back to the bubble. The Illini have won four of their last five games with a sweep of Northwestern during that stretch. They’ve still got work to do with games against Michigan State and Rutgers to finish the regular season, but their top 15 strength of schedule will get them in the conversation despite a mediocre record. 2-bid Valley? We’ll see if it holds up through the next two weeks, but right now I’ve got both Illinois State and Wichita State in the at-large field. (ISU is currently in as the automatic bid, but they are high enough on my 1-68 seed list to be in Dayton if they were an at-large.) If both teams reach the MVC finals and one loses to the other, I think they make the tournament. If one of them loses before the finals? Then things get more dicey, but a bid wouldn’t be out of the question, either. Here’s a fun storyline. In his first year at Vanderbilt, Bryce Drew has brought the Commodores to the brink of an at-large bid with four straight wins and an 8-3 record in their last 11 games. The kicker? He narrowly missed the NCAA Tournament with Valparaiso last season, and Vanderbilt was one of the teams that edged Drew out for a spot in the First Four. Bids by conference: Big East — 7 Big Ten — 7 Big 12 — 6 Pac-12 — 5 SEC — 4 A10 — 2 AAC — 2 MVC — 2 WCC — 2 ArizonaBracketologyIllinois StateNCAA tournamentNorth CarolinaOregonPAC 12UCLAVanderbiltWichita State About Jesse Kramer Jesse is a writer and editor for The Comeback. He has also worked for SI.com and runs The Catch and Shoot, a college basketball website based in Chicago. He is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Follow Jesse on Twitter @Jesse_Kramer. 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__label__cc	0.695884	0.304116	Who’s There? by Kerena Swan @BOTBSPublicity Author: Kerena Swan Publication Date: December 13th 2019 Publisher: Kerena Swan Format: ARC e-copy Amazon UK\| Amazon US Arnold Eastwood is thrilled when social services allocate him a flat all of his own. Independence hasn’t come easily to a young man with Downs Syndrome but now he has the chance to live free from his mum’s nagging, find a girlfriend, watch endless movies and make new friends. Meanwhile a London drug gang is setting up a supply line in Arnold’s town. They’re looking for someone to deliver drugs for them and somewhere to set up a base of operations. Soon Arnold and his flat are in the drug gang’s sights. Drawn into the dark underworld of crack cocaine and modern slavery, Arnold soon discovers that friends can in fact be deadly enemies. The question is: can he break free? Thank you to Sarah for my spot on the blog tour. All thoughts are my own and unbiased. How many times did our parents tell us never to talk to strangers? If your parents were anything like mine, it was too many times to count. This is the main theme at play in Who’s There? This is just easier said and done for a character like Arnold Eastwood, a naturally trusting young man with Downs Syndrome. He dreams of having his own independence after years living and relying on his mother. He knows he can do it. He wants to do it. The time has come, he has been offered his first flat. How hard can it be, right? Just how dangerous can trusting anyone be? The author expertly weaves Arnold’s trusting nature with the worst vestiges of human behaviour. Manipulation, lies and deceit has the reader feeling heart wrenching emotion for Arnold. He doesn’t deserve the treatment he receives. He is a kind-hearted young man that doesn’t have the need to deceive people. What you see is what you get. I only wish that more people were like him. He truly wears his heart on his sleeve. I really enjoyed Arnold’s interaction with his boss and family. A true gentle soul. Drug running and a young man with Down’s Syndrome…the two are just not compatible. Arnold lives next door to local drug addict, Saskia. She is a troubled soul with immense amounts of baggage. Something happened to her daughter that inevitably triggered her destructive relationship with heroin. As expected Arnold is naïve and has designs on her being his girlfriend. He’s adorably sweet to her but she’s just looking for her next fix. I feel for her, I really do. We meet Chip a runner for a much bigger and deadlier dealer called Poker. Chip is branching out and starting his own drug business under Poker. It doesn’t all go to plan. The waters getting muddier and Arnold is sandwiched in-between with no immediate way out due to his amazing character. It isn’t straightforward, and everything isn’t as it seems. Arthur’s own family is dripping in flaws. His mother seems outrageously overprotective of him. This is to the detriment of her own physical health. I can understand fully what she thinks and feels as I am also a mother of a child of a rare genetic condition. My son was born with a segment of gene data missing from chromosome 15. This book really struck a chord with me and the author did a stellar job of pinpointing the mannerisms, the speech, the need to love and please and it made my heart warm that the author brought some much-needed awareness. A horribly accurate telling of how naivety and manipulation come hand in hand. Terrifying and chilling. A slow burn of imminent disaster. Kerena Swan trained as a Social Worker and worked for Social Services for over 25 years. For the past 14 years she has owned and managed an ‘outstanding’ rated agency for children with disabilities. Following serious illnesses she decided to fulfil her long-held ambition of writing a book and getting it published. ‘Dying to See You’, published by Bloodhound Books, was her debut novel. After many years of writing professionally in the course of her work, Kerena has discovered the exhilaration and deep joy of writing fiction and can be found at all hours in front of her computer. Her second novel ‘Scared to Breathe’ is now available and her third book, ‘Who’s There?’, will be released on December 13th 2019. Kerena lives with her family in a small village in Bedfordshire, UK and her books are set in the surrounding areas. Drawing on her extensive knowledge and experience of the problematic world of social work and social studies, Kerena adds a unique angle to the domestic noir and crime genre. If you would like to hear more about new releases, read Kerena’s blogs and download a free short-story – the prequel to Dying to See You – then visit kerenaswan.co.uk and join her mailing list. 2 Comments CATEGORIES // thriller Blog Tour: Bad Magic by A.M. Stirling @damppebbles @AMStirling1 Bad Magic Author: A.M. Stirling Publication Date: October 1st 2019 Publisher: Wombach Press Format: e-copy When Richard meets his cousin Amanda for the first time in twenty years, he’s still afraid of her; she bullied him throughout his childhood and sexually abused him when they were teenagers. He owns a struggling art gallery that only survives because his wealthy grandmother pays for it. But now Amanda’s back in his life, things look set to change. She’s out to make trouble, drugging Richard with Rohypnol, faking a burglary and trying to persuade their grandmother to change her will. Richard’s heard a rumour she murdered her mother. Fearing for his grandmother’s life and his inheritance, he decides to give Amanda a dose of her own medicine. Thank you to Emma @Damppebbles for my spot on the blog tour. My review is honest and unbiased. What is it about dark books that really bring out the inquisitive nature of humans? The darkness of human emotion, the behaviours and motivations that lay behind that darkness triggers our need to know what makes them, them. It leaves me speechless, but it leaves me wanting more! It switches on that part of my brain which hungers for more, maybe that’s why I love reading psychological thrillers and crime novels to the extent I do. There is nothing better than being plunged into a dark story and witnessing the broken and depraved nature that claw out of a person, it’s like something straight out of a horror movie. Bad Magic immediately appealed to me. The deep nature of abusive sexual relationship between cousins Amanda and Richard although shocking the imaginative reach propelled me to race through the pages. I did appreciate the sense of gender roles reversed and bringing much needed awareness to the capability and culpability of the female sexually abusing the male victim. This was carried out in the guise of “sex lessons.” It was eye opening and it was deeply uncomfortable. This was a book that was created to unseat you in shock. I just want to make it abundantly clear that this book could be a significant trigger to those that have suffered abuse of this nature. It’s a book that I feel needed to be told but I must be responsible in making these issues known to potential readers. The story continues on with Amanda taking on the responsibility of looking after their grandmother. So, I guess at this point you are thinking has she changed? No, is the short, sharp and perfunctory answer. Nothing at all has changed. She is just as cold, calculating and abusive as before. Things take a nosedive and history repeats itself. The sex. The alcohol. The drugs. It’s obsessive, a compulsion and infinite circle of abuse with long-lasting effects. Neither character appealed to me. Their characterisation was that of damaged and chilling psyche’s, which I believe was intentional by the author. The narrative was spellbindingly clever. I was hand delivered a ticket and jet propelled into a world of hate, abuse, obsession, it’s plausible and frightening. It was a terrible and ugly existence and yet I couldn’t get enough. It makes you incredibly grateful that you aren’t living this life. It reminded me of looking into a scene you really shouldn’t…witnessing the ghosts of the past, a past that leaves a troubling, time defying echo in your head. Never quite escaping the visions. Bad Magic creates a palpable dread that you can’t escape. Equal measure of clever and creepy. Intoxicating complexity of the human fragility of life. Uncomfortable and entirely unputdownable. A. M. Stirling has had a varied career as a freelance photographer, an artist with several national and international exhibitions to his name, and an academic. After harbouring an ambition to write fiction for far too long, he completed an MA in Creative Writing at Newcastle University in 2012. Bad Magic is his first published novel. He lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMStirling1 Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/A-M- Stirling/e/B07XQJGMHJ/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 Blog Tour: Who Did You Tell? by Lesley Kara @annecater @LesleyKara Who Did You Tell? Author: Lesley Kara Publication Date: January 9th 2020 Publisher: Transworld From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Rumour It’s been 192 days, seven hours and fifteen minutes since her last drink. Now Astrid is trying to turn her life around. Having reluctantly moved back in with her mother, in a quiet seaside town away from the temptations and painful memories of her life before, Astrid is focusing on her recovery. She’s going to meetings. Confessing her misdeeds. Making amends to those she’s wronged. But someone knows exactly what Astrid is running from. And they won’t stop until she learns that some mistakes can’t be corrected. Some mistakes, you have to pay for… Thanks to Anne Cater@ Random Things Book Tours and the publisher for my spot on the blog tour. All thoughts are my own. What would you do if being an alcoholic was the only thing you knew? It provided sanctuary from a cruel and uncaring world. It was your safe place. You could crawl into yourself when it all became too much. It gave you confidence, and it brushed away your tears. How on earth could you navigate the unchartered waters of becoming sober, recalling lost memories and engaging with your problems in a healthy and conducive manner? How easy would it be to slip back into old habits? You can’t just have one drink because that would be a slippery slope, if you do it, you need to do it all the way. Astrid hasn’t had it easy. She’s plagued by tragedy. Her old alcoholic self is like a ghost that roams the passageways of her brain. She’ll remember past experience whilst under the influence. She’s had a messy breakup with her ex. He has treated her appallingly and she was too trashed to tell that it was wrong. She has lost years of her life and the regret of that continues to eat away at her. Will this be enough for her to keep strong and move forward or will it have a negative effect and allow her easy pickings into relapse. The story is basically Astrid’s heart wrenching journey to sobriety. The writing was so cathartic from Astrid’s point of view. She was a strong character that was doing everything to get her life back on the right tracks, but it often felt like she was trying to run through a swamp. You would move forward but the weight of the swamp would make you weary. How long could you keep on fighting to move forward before the swamp consumed you so completely. The writing was captivating. I was enthralled from the first page. Astrid moves back home to stay with her mum. At this point it is her only option. Her mum demands it, she needs to make sure that this time she does it. If not, she probably would have cut all ties. A sleepy seaside town, surely this is the perfect place to move to to heal? To recuperate. To just rediscover who she is. It has been so long since she knew who she was and what she enjoyed…other than drinking. Is the events that seem to be happening since she arrived there nothing or is someone watching her? Is it her imagination gone crazy? Whilst being back home Astrid forms a relationship with Josh. If I’m completely honest I think Astrid really needed to be focussing on herself. She’s been through and ordeal and she has abused herself for much too long. She needed to show herself a bit more love and affection than she had been doing. Was she trying to find it in someone else to retract from what was going on in her head? Maybe. He introduces her to his dad, he employs her to paint a window scene on a wall in a room in his grand house. It’s magnificent to see Astrid rediscover her love of painting once more. You can see it brings her peace and she just loses herself in her art. I’m glad the drink hadn’t taken that away from her. I love a thriller that explores the fragility of the human existence. Life isn’t easy and too often people turn to substances that just make situations more difficult. Alcohol is the big one for me. It really has more of a depressive countenance for me and for the reason I mostly stay well clear of it. It made me think a lot about how bad things must be to lose yourself and your problems in the bottom of a bottle. How bleak the existence must be? We soon realise that everything isn’t as it seems. Events occur that make Astrid think someone’s out to get her. Is it revenge? Does someone blame her for something? She feels like its connected to her ex, Simon. Is her recovery just turning into a horror story? Why does she feel like someone is watching her? She swears she can smell his aftershave, she spots a rare, limited edition t-shirt in a charity shop. Is this just paranoia or does she have someone or something to fear? Is Astrid an unreliable narrator or are things about to go spectacularly sideways? I was rooting for Astrid though, I wanted her to have a settled and calm life after the turbulent alcoholic lifestyle she has subjected herself to. Who did you tell was atmospheric and suffocating pleasing? Lesley Kara has created a multi-faceted thriller with the cold complexity of being watched. The twists spun my head like a spinning top. She took us down a path that was dark and depraved but there was no looking back. She led us to the edge of the cliff and pushed us off when we were least expecting it. Who Did You Tell? Was a punch to the jugular. This was a quick read, I had to find out what was going to happen next. The author pulled the rug out on more than one occasion. She grabbed me by the throat and didn’t let go until the very last word. A must read! Lesley Kara is an alumna of the Faber Academy ‘Writing a Novel’ course. She completed an English degree and PGCE at Greenwich University, having previously worked as a nurse and a secretary, and then became a lecturer and manager in Further Education. She lives on the North Essex coast. Her debut novel The Rumour is a Sunday Times hardback and paperback bestseller and 2019’s bestselling print crime and thriller debut. Her second novel, Who Did you Tell? is coming soon. Blog Tour: Fairy Rock by Stephen Watt @StephenWattSpit @RedSquirrelPres @LoveBooksGroup Fairy Rock Author: Stephen Watt Publication Date: September 24th 2019 Publisher: Red Squirrel Press In 2017 Andrew Smith, then Director, now Chair of the Scottish Writers’ Centre, came up with a dynamic idea to run a Twitter campaign inviting poets to pitch an idea and the winner would have a poetry pamphlet published by the SWC’s publisher partner, Red Squirrel Press. Poet, critic, essayist, editor, designer and typesetter Gerry Cambridge, poet Sheila Templeton, writer, musician and Editor of both Postbox Press (the literary fiction imprint of Red Squirrel Press) and Postbox International Short Story Magazine, Colin Will, and myself took part in a panel at the SWC, ‘How to get published’ in October 2017. Andrew received many entries, a shortlist was drawn up, Stephen Watt subsequently won and persuaded me to publish a full-length collection I have to be honest I felt like I was taking a giant leap of faith when I signed up for this blog tour. I really love my crime novels, so this is what drew me to this book, it was the element of it being written in verse that had me undecided. However, this only added to its rugged rawness and I ended up enjoying it immensely. This book has led me onto reading another book in verse and I am becoming attached to different art forms in novels. This was an awesome crime novel that definitely was a unicorn in disguise. The novel was set in Scotland and it was definitely the dark underbelly of society. The darkness of the book was unsettling. Fearful. Manipulating. Life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows…it gives us a taste of realism like a baseball to the face. It’s painful, and it’s in your face. The author examines the nature of human existence. What makes a person commit such heinous crimes? Murder? Sexual assault? Brutality? The author has an amazing talent for making the reader stop and think. What makes this happen? Is its social circumstances? Or is it Nature Vs Nurture? The verses flow beautifully with such stabbing brutality to nail home just how complex life can be. His writing was impeccable, and he managed to settle a constant fear running down my spine. Its survival of the fittest. Fairy Rock will blow your mind. Its dripping with authentic originality. Leave a Comment CATEGORIES // thriller Review: The Other Gloria by L.A Villafane @VillafaneLa The Other Gloria Author: L.A. Villafane Publication Date: July 15th 2019 Publisher: Empire Publishing Book Depository\| Amazon UK The truth lies in what she can’t remember. There is another who harbors her unspeakable secrets. Meeting her is where the danger lies. On a dark January night in 2019, Gloria finds herself behind the wheel of a car, beaten and covered in blood. She has no idea where she’s coming from, or where she might be headed. After pulling to the side of the road, she begins to fade out of consciousness. The next thing she experiences is waking in bed next to a man who should be her beloved fiancé, Rick. However, she soon discovers it is her dangerous ex-husband, Charles, whom she thought she had escaped two years earlier, in 2017. She eventually finds that the year she was woken to is 2003, and she is living her life with this abusive man all over again. Due to the abuse she endured, Gloria suffers from dissociative disorder, which has stolen the memories of her two young daughters growing up. There is another who holds these memories; the Other Gloria. She thinks maybe God has given her a do-over, and she might be able to do better, stay present, and recover the lost memories of their childhood. She knows, to do this, she must escape Charles once again. Gloria’s plan for escaping this time around includes finding Rick, who doesn’t know she exists in 2003, but she soon comes to the realization that meeting Rick will not be enough. She knows she must do the one thing she never wanted to do – meet the Other Gloria and finally discover the unspeakable secrets she holds. Villafane has managed to write that type of story that keeps the readers on their toes the whole time and, just when they think they have figured out what’s going on, bam! An amazing twist shocks them out of their comfort zone. Just brilliant! Brunella Costagliola, Best Selling Ghost Writer This is my review of the incredibly beautiful novel, The Other Gloria by L.A. Villafane. Following on from a very chilling first chapter, being introduced to Gloria was reminiscent of an out of body experience. She enimates the aura of a ghost trying to find her way into the afterlife. Its chilling, eerie and claustrophobic. It set the tone for the entirety of the novel, there was an undercurrent of fear and worry, it was addictive, and it left me with palpitations. The things Gloria had to endure broke me. It felt akin to reading about the pain a close friend was going through. It kept me on my toes and chilled me to the bone. The Other Gloria was the haunting realisation that trauma can kick the brain into self-preservation mode. Its own way of protecting the body and mind from more harm, it’s the only way to keep on surviving and its harrowing. The book was beautiful and ugly at the same time, I felt like I was looking down onto the situation. The authors use of language really added a realism element that was natural, not forced. It hurt to see just how much pain Gloria was in, it felt like a fist to the heart. Gloria and Charles their relationship was toxic. Gloria was walking on literal eggshells trying to keep that man happy. Trying to diffuse the impending explosion daily. Trying to protect her daughters from psychological harm. At the end of the day though, nothing she could do would change him. They were different people, with different idealisations of what love was and they were on different paths. Gloria had my full support, but Charles was a character I loathed from the start. He had no sympathy from me and I was hoping he was going to meet a deserving end. The storyline was one that did nothing to keep my eyes dry. With every turn of the page, my eyes threatened to leak, my heart hammered harder and I gripped my kindle with all my strength. Why would you treat another human being in such a way? Your significant other isn’t there just for your amusement. Treat others the way you wish to be treated. There is nothing more precious than love, don’t abuse it. Just how much had Gloria endured to the extent that she had lost good and bad memories? What on earth happened? The journey we travelled on to find out was bumpy, but well worth the ride. Her journey of self-discovery is full of suspicion, a redo of the bad times and discovering what true love means warmed my heart. Too many times I wanted to punch Charles myself, I was enraged and frustrated. He needed a good takedown and I was more than happy to offer myself for the service. The author tackled the theme of domestic abuse very tactfully and in a realistic fashion. People often ask, “why don’t you just leave them?” Well this book highlights just why, whether it be coupled with financial abuse, using children as a pawn or just pure fear. This is why people get stuck. The author has brought necessary awareness to the problem. Cancel everything and read The Other Gloria. This book just pulsates with originality. Fast paced and intelligent. A masterful, twisty novel. Blog Tour: Woman on the Edge by Samantha M. Bailey @annecater @sbaileybooks @headlinepg Woman on the Edge Author: Samantha M. Bailey Publication Date: June 1st 2019 Publisher: Headline Publishing Book Depository\| Waterstones\| Amazon UK\| A moment on the platform changes two lives forever. But nothing is as it seems… In a split second, Morgan’s life changes forever. A stranger hands her a baby, then jumps in front of a train. Or was something much darker going on? Today I’m hosting the blog tour for Woman on the Edge by Samantha M. Bailey. Thank you to Anne Cater at Random Things tours and the publisher for having me and providing me with a copy of the book. Headline Publishing are really knocking it out of the park recently with their edge of the seat thrillers. A woman with a past, trauma, fear and suffering. She’s now strong and independent, married to a husband that supports her, pregnant with a surprise but much wanted baby and a thriving company that she’s built from the bottom up. She gives birth to a sweet baby girl, Quinn and then the problems begin. Paranoia and obsession lurk in the shadows becoming a dominant presence in the recesses of her mind. My heart broke whilst reading the novel. As a fellow sufferer of Post Natal Depression, it was close to my heart. Unfortunately becoming a mother isn’t the beautiful, sunshine and rainbows experience for everyone. Its evil and disturbing but the story is utterly compelling. Little Quinn warmed my heart and the interactions between mother and child brought a genuine tear to my eye. I could picture her bubbly little laughs, her twinkling big eyes and her infectious aura. She brought light to an otherwise dark existence. From the start you know that Nicole has suffered hurt, to see her fall from grace, from high powered business woman to struggling mother. The theme is both moving and heartfelt but with a core of pure tension. As a mother myself I could totally relate to the feelings Nicole had as a new mother, especially of a first born. The feelings are new, you love this little bundle with such a fierce intensity and a maternal instinct that would propel you forward to do anything for your baby. Nicole developed such a strong bond with her daughter that she didn’t want to put her down, have others care for her or sleep in case something terrible happened to her. How many mothers can associate that strong feeling in the early weeks? It’s such a relatable topic and so terrifyingly real. Nicole’s plight had such an intense emotional reaction in me. Going through the story knowing what happened to Nicole, her presence had the haunting ambiance of a ghost. You knew how it was going to transcend but the lead up was cruel, but the narrative was glorious. It was dangerously addictive until the final truth will out. The story is told in dual prospective, Nicole and Morgan. Both women were extremely relatable, and you were ready to follow them straight to hell. Their experiences were similar, and Morgan made forthright decisions to take back control of her life. They were needed to bring her to a point when all was right with the world again. The author has an extremely talented knack for writing characters that connect with the reader in the most mesmerising fashion. “Take My Baby.” Woman on the Edge is a throat punch. I cried, I was angry, and I just couldn’t stop turning the pages. A landslide to the heart. Tragedy but with a large helping of healing. Complex and suspenseful. Sharp edged and claustrophobic. A perfect read for those cosy winter nights. I’m a Toronto-based journalist and freelance editor who’s written extensively for Now Magazine, Oxford University Press, and several other publications. I’m also the co-founder of “BookBuzz,” a promotional and interactive author-reader event held in New York City and Toronto that has attracted the attention of prominent publicists, influential media, and bestselling authors. I hold a Master of Education in Applied Linguistics and credit that degree with my writing career because I wrote my first novel while taking a course on imagination. Now my imagination leads me to create dark and twisty stories, and my debut psychological thriller, WOMAN ON THE EDGE, will be published in nine countries world-wide, including with Garzanti in Italy, Roca Editorial in Spain, Heyne in Germany, General Press in Hungary, Euromedia in the Czech Republic, Ikar in Slovakia, Znak in Poland, and in North America with Simon and Schuster Canada, and the UK with Headline. I love reading as much as I love writing so if I’m not tapping away at my computer, I’m probably curled up on my couch with a book. Blog Tour: Nothing Important Happened Today by Will Carver @annecater @will_carver @OrendaBooks Nothing Important Happened Today Author: Will Carver Publish Date: November 14th 2019 Publisher: Orenda Books Book Depository\|Waterstones\|Amazon UK When strangers take part in a series of group suicides, everything suggests that a cult is to blame. How do you stop a cult when nobody knows they are a member? Nine suicides One Cult No leader Nine people arrive one night on Chelsea Bridge. They’ve never met. But at the same time, they run, and leap to their deaths. Each of them received a letter in the post that morning, a pre-written suicide note, and a page containing only four words: Nothing important happened today. That is how they knew they had been chosen to become a part of the People Of Choice: A mysterious suicide cult whose members have no knowledge of one another. Thirty-two people on that train witness the event. Two of them will be next. By the morning, People Of Choice are appearing around the globe; it becomes a movement. A social media page that has lain dormant for four years suddenly has thousands of followers. The police are under pressure to find a link between the cult members, to locate a leader that does not seem to exist. How do you stop a cult when nobody knows they are a member? A shocking, mesmerisingly original and pitch-black thriller, Nothing Important Happened Today confirms Will Carver as one of the most extraordinary, exciting authors in crime fiction. I’m in a complete state of book hangover inebriation. I’m overwhelmed, I’m mesmerised and I’m at a complete loss at Will Carvers incomparable skills. If you’re a music lover you can be completely in awe of a well-executed riff, this authors penmanship is the same. I am staring into space wondering how on earth I can pen this review. As far as I’m concerned Will Carver has earned his Godly status as The Crime/Thriller author. If you want a novel to touch you deeply whilst wrenching all the WTF’s you could possibly conjure within you, then Nothing Important Happened Today is the novel for you. Absolutely 100% my novel of the year. Nothing Important Happened Today. And yet everything that is important happened today. That is the irony that Will Carver bends to his will. It is an incredibly dark novel of our time. The clock ticks our time away and Will Carver makes that time run all the faster. He makes it lace up our Nikes and run for the horizon. He is the fear in the darkness always creeping around every corner reminding you that comfort isn’t exciting, he wants you at the edge, willing to throw yourself off, willing to do any damn thing he tells you. The waters are rising, threatening to take us all away. You will not read anything else that will fry your mind like Nothing Important Happened Today. Nothing. Nothing can touch the level of genius this just has. It is in a ball of frenetic energy, crackling, hypnotising you to touch it. You know if you do you’re in trouble, but you just can’t resist the pull it has over you. Its taut with uncompromising tendrils of tension. Even after finishing this book over a week ago I still can’t stop thinking about it, it is like nothing I have ever read before, or likely will again. Personally, I love a book that can take me off my guard, leading me straight into an impact that leaves me with whiplash. I felt bruised and battered in more ways than one. The one thought after closing the final page…”what the hell did I just read?” That was in no way a criticism it was the biggest praise I could give. The topic was frightening and so scarily real. We now live in a society where Mental Health conditions are much more prevalent, and he brought attention to it in glorious technicolour. If only we could stop the world spinning, stop it moving so fast, stop rushing around, pay more attention and treat everyone with grace and kindness. No-one knows what pain others are hiding, the world would be a kinder place to be if we just cared. Don’t think this book is going to be sunshine and rainbows…oh hell no! Will Carver has so expertly captured a darkness, a cold reverence to the narrative. He has introduced to us just how the world is. How we view it, how uncaring it has become, how utterly broken and emotionless the world is. The author is a freaking genius. The one thing I really took from this novel was – Darkness doesn’t just come at night. Really, what has happened to our humanity? The storyline is deep. A tragic event happens, people stare, they take photos, videos, they post it online. It’s in the newspapers and just like that people move onto the next tragedy. We have become desensitised from death. We see it all around us, movies are more graphic. We have the instant gratification of the internet and being able to find anything. I could imagine the sombre scene, the loneliness, the utter melancholy of it all. Nothing Important Happened Today wasn’t an enjoyable read. It’s not meant to be. You are supposed to be deeply disturbed. I kept thinking the perfect soundtrack to this novel would be anything by Radiohead. They both have the same unsettling theme. I felt sad. Human nature isn’t supposed to be this way. Why on earth is this the only choice? I cuddled my babies; never do I want any of them feeling this way. Being human is meant to be about showing empathy, love and kindness to others. The questions hurtling around my brain hurt. I couldn’t switch off, I couldn’t stop. Life was going on around me, but I felt MIA, I was lost in my thoughts. I still am. I have struggled to move onto another novel since. Nothing Important Happened Today is a nuclear take on the thriller genre. It taps into your humanity and makes you check on your loved ones. Unsettling, a scary look into our future as a society. It affected me in ways I’m struggling to verbalise. The brutality of it will knock you for six, bring you to your knees and leave you fighting for every breath. Will Carver you are a king amongst mere men. Bravo. Thank you to Anne Cater @ Random Things Book Tours and the publisher for my spot on the blog tour and a copy of the book. Will Carver is the international bestselling author of the January David series. He spent his early years in Germany, but returned to the UK at age eleven, when his sporting career took off. He turned down a professional rugby contract to study theatre and television at King Alfred’s, Winchester, where he set up a successful theatre company. He currently runs his own fitness and nutrition company, and lives in Reading with his two children. Good Samaritans was book of the year in Guardian, Telegraph and Daily Express, and hit number one on the ebook charts. Blog Tour: Into the Dark by Karen Rose @KarenRoseBooks @headlinepg @annecater Author: Karen Rose Publication Date: November 14th 2019 Publisher: Headline Books When Michael Rowland saves his younger brother Joshua from the clutches of his stepfather, he runs for his life with his brother in his arms. From his hiding place he sees the man who has made their lives a misery taken away in the trunk of a stranger’s car, never to be seen again. Doctor Dani Novak has been keeping soccer coach Diesel Kennedy at arm’s length to protect him from her dark secrets. When they are brought together by the two young brothers who desperately need their help, it seems they might finally be able to leave their damaged pasts behind them. But as the only witness to the man who kidnapped and murdered his stepfather, Michael is in danger. As Diesel and Dani do all that they can to protect him, their own investigation into the murder uncovers a much darker web of secrets than they could have imagined. As more bodies start to appear it’s clear that this killer wants vengeance. And will wipe out anything that gets in his way… Happy Sunday! On the blog today, we have a very special treat. I bring to you my spot on the blog tour for Into the Dark by Karen Rose. Thank you to Anne Cater and the publisher for my spot on the tour and a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own and completely unbiased. I absolutely adore everything Karen Rose writes. She always encapsulates me into a bubble of frenetic energy and doesn’t let go until the very last page. Shivers ran down my spine with her dark and compelling narrative. If you haven’t read the rest of the books in the series then have no fear it is easy to read this on its own, Karen gives more than enough information to fill in the gaps. The opening scene is typical Karen Rose, I was gripped, and I was loving it. Karen has built a wonderful collection of loveable characters in this series, including Police Officers, Counsellors, FBI etc. The characters are strong and captivating, and I have loved them all. She truly displays what is good and right with human nature and restores my faith in humanity time and time again. She’s juggling a complex universe with a core of taut tension. I cared deeply for all the characters, the true sign of an author with immense talent. Enter Diesel and Dani, this is a book that has been long awaited and boy did it not disappoint. The love and affection that is obvious from Diesel is so utter endearing. He doesn’t need many words to make that obvious, his actions are everything. Their relationship is heart wrenching and I ached for them. They have been through the proverbial wringer. Life can be perfect and then it can be turned upside down. Dani has struggled through a dark and painful past so much, so she now pushes away the best thing that has happened to her in a long time. The author has captured the melancholic essence of the character so perfectly, nothing is forced or put on. It is exactly as it should be. She is such a genuine and caring soul. Never one to put herself first, she is always concerned and worried about the wellbeing of others. She runs a free clinic for people that otherwise couldn’t afford her help. She’s a gem in the rough. Dani has her reasons for trying to push Diesel away. In a lot of ways, she’s going through a period of immense grief. She is grieving for the life that she had pictured for herself that now won’t happen. It won’t get better in time. Her HIV positive status is going to stay with her. She doesn’t want to stop Diesel having the life that he deserves. But, she also deserves to have a good life. Diesel loves her more than anything and would do anything to make her happy if only she would let him. So much is going on with her that she is struggling to see what is in front of her face. The thriller part of this story completes the magnificence of this novel. I hope you enjoy a good helping of murder and gore galore. Buckle in your in for a hellish ride. This novel in my opinion is one of her best yet. Karen Rose is back in a complete white-knuckle ride and I’m happy to be here experiencing it. I didn’t want this book to end but at the same time I couldn’t stop reading, it was 3am before I knew it. A dark and dangerously addictive read. Internationally bestselling, RITA-award winning, author Karen Rose was born and raised in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC. She met her husband, Martin, on a blind date when they were seventeen and after they both graduated from the University of Maryland, (Karen with a degree in Chemical Engineering) they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. Karen worked as an engineer for a large consumer goods company, earning two patents, but as Karen says, “scenes were roiling in my head and I couldn’t concentrate on my job so I started writing them down. I started out writing for fun, and soon found I was hooked.” Her debut suspense novel, DON’T TELL, was released in July, 2003. Since then, she has published more than fifteen novels and two novellas. Her twenty-third novel, INTO THE DARK, will be released in 2019. Karen’s books have appeared on the bestseller lists of the New York Times, USA Today, London’s Sunday Times, and Germany’s der Spiegel (#1), and the Irish Times, as well as lists in South Africa(#1) and Australia! Her novels, I’M WATCHING YOU and SILENT SCREAM, received the Romance Writers of America’s RITA award for Best Romantic Suspense for 2005 and 2011. Five of her other books have been RITA finalists. To date, her books have been translated into more than twenty languages. A former high school teacher of chemistry and physics, Karen lives in Florida with her husband of more than thirty years and her dog, Loki. Blog Tour: 17 Church Row by James Carol @JamesCarolBooks @Tr4cyF3nt0n @ZaffreBooks 17 Church Row Author: James Carol Publisher: Zaffre Books Book Depository\| Waterstones\| AmazonUK\| For fans of J. P. Delaney’s The Girl Before comes a thriller that makes us question our relationship with technology and the lengths we would go to, to keep our family safe. Three years ago, Ethan and Nikki Rhodes suffered a devastating loss. Their four-year-old daughter Grace was tragically killed when she ran from their garden into the path of a car. Ethan, a radio personality, escapes into work, while Nikki quits her job to care for their remaining child, Grace’s twin sister, Bella, who hasn’t spoken since that night. Trying to give the family a fresh start, Ethan moves them to a revolutionary house designed by the world-famous architect, Catriona Fisher. For the Rhodes’, this is a life-changing move because a key feature of the house is the state of the art security system that allows them to be completely safe from the outside world within their own home. But what if what they fear most is actually inside the house? What if 17 Church Row isn’t the safe haven that they think it is? Many Thanks to Tracy @ Compulsive Readers and the publisher for my spot on the blog tour and a copy of the book. My review is honest and unbiased. Wow…this novel blew my tiny mind. The thriller genre is my favourite and sometimes they can get a little bit samey, but this renewed my love for the genre tenfold! The topic was scarily relevant to the times we now find ourselves living in and makes you think about just how easy it is to put things out there on the internet. It made me think and ponder just how much myself and my peers live our lives on the stage that is the internet. James Carol’s writing style was invigorating, and his narrative was just thrilling. I was hook, line and sinker from the first gripping page to very last. I was addicted, and the storyline portrayed the internet as a silent, insidious being. Always watching, note taking, a photographic memory. It never forgets. I knew this book was going to deliver for me but at the same time it completely caught me off guard. I love a premise that is new and exciting. You knew it was going to be a ride, but the suspense narrative was proper edge of your seat stuff. The story had my attention, it never wavered for a moment. The suspense game was so strong, I held the book so tightly it’s a wonder it wasn’t damaged. Just how much information do we put online? Online banking, date of births, how many children we have, our mother’s maiden name, the first street/school we went to. The list goes on. The premise is simple and harrowing. How far would a parent be willing to go to protect their child? My advice to you is to get everything you need to be cosy – blanket, cuppa tea, biscuits. This book will chill you, bone deep. James Carol nailed this…it just WORKED. The narrative firmly placed me in the parent’s shoes, and it was haunting. I would do anything to protect my children but it’s all well and good until the device you rely on turns into the danger. Turns into everything you fear. The horror near stopped my heart. 17 church rows is a new start for Ethan and Nikki and their daughter, Bella. Nikki really broke my heart. Her ongoing struggle and grief would even melt an ice queens’ heart. I just wanted to reach into the book and give her a great big hug. Bellas twin sister, Grace died after being struck by a car. Her grief is strong and unyielding, she needs this new start. Bella has her own grief and it is manifesting in being mute. She won’t talk about the accident. She won’t talk at all. So, that leads us to the house. Its revolutionary. The security system is complex and unbreakable. Its teamed up with an A.I called Alice. She’s friendly… This story was like sinking into the darkness, the pain and rawness made it hard to swim through it. The story held me captive until the very end. It was terrifying but as a thriller it satisfied my bookworm desires. It was a taut plotline that could snap at any time. It’s a compelling read that tells us all we need to know about human nature – their flaws, fears and a realness that strikes a chord. James Carol was born in Scotland, where he spent his early years. He moved to England in the eighties and has lived there ever since. At various times he has worked as a guitarist, sound engineer, guitar tutor, journalist, and a horse riding instructor. Broken Dolls, the first Jefferson Winter thriller, was published in 2014 and has sold a third of a million copies and been translated into twelve languages. This was followed by three other Jefferson Winter thrillers and a trilogy of novellas set during Winter’s FBI days. James has also written three standalone thrillers. The first of these, The Killing Game was shortlisted for a CWA Ian Fleming Dagger award. When he’s not writing, James can usually be found in his recording studio where he is currently writing and recording the first Dream Nation album. James lives in Hertfordshire with his wife, two children, a dog and a horse. Blog Tour: Violet by SJI Holliday @annecater @SJIHolliday @OrendaBooks Author: SJI Holliday When two strangers end up sharing a cabin on the Trans-Siberian Express, an intense friendship develops, one that can only have one ending … a nerve-shattering psychological thriller from bestselling author SJI Holliday Carrie’s best friend has an accident and can no longer make the round-the-world trip they’d planned together, so Carrie decides to go it alone. Violet is also travelling alone, after splitting up with her boyfriend in Thailand. She is also desperate for a ticket on the Trans-Siberian Express, but there is nothing available. When the two women meet in a Beijing Hotel, Carrie makes the impulsive decision to invite Violet to take her best friend’s place. Thrown together in a strange country, and the cramped cabin of the train, the women soon form a bond. But as the journey continues, through Mongolia and into Russia, things start to unravel – because one of these women is not who she claims to be… A tense and twisted psychological thriller about obsession, manipulation and toxic friendships, Violet also reminds us that there’s a reason why mother told us not to talk to strangers… Many thanks to Anne Cater @Random Things Tours and Orenda Books for my spot on the blog tour and a copy of the book. My review is unbiased and completely honest. Violet, Violet Violet. This girl projects are real problem. Can the worst parts of us hide in plain sight? We can deal with most situations and conform and fit in the box when we need to but how many people are watching our small nuisances, those little tells that give off the impression that something isn’t as it seems. We try hard to hide our inner psycho, what happens when that just isn’t enough anymore? SJI Holliday puts the psycho in psychological thriller, seriously. Violet is so hauntingly relevant and completely and utterly compulsive. Never has a name held such a convincing portrayal of hell. As always, I know an Orenda Books title is going to be a winner, so I didn’t hesitate on signing up for this blog tour. I didn’t fully know what to expect as this was my first Holliday novel but exceeded everything I dared to hope for and more. Holliday is a complete master at dragging the reader in immediately and keeping them there and giving them a good old slap if they for a moment dare to take their eye off the ball. She has explored the theme of trust so exquisitely. Trust is a five-letter word and just how much can you possibly know about someone you have just had a chance encounter with? It’s a frightening premise of obsession and travelling. Violet is travelling. Her relationship has dissolved with her boyfriend whilst in China. He apparently prefers the company of his German mates and some hot babes. She takes the decision to grab the bull by the horns and continue on her adventure without him. Who needs that kind of negativity in your life, right? She tries to get a ticket on the trans-Siberia line, so she can continue onwards to Russia. Guess what? Its full. Another brit is having an equally difficult time. She can’t get a refund for a second ticket but apparently can transfer it to someone else. You know what’s on Violets mind, don’t you? They meet in a bar and immediately hit it off. They have similar life experiences, young and looking to have the time of their lives. Carrie offers her spare ticket to Violet and they begin their journey through Mongolia to Russia. Grab a seat and prepare yourself for the imminent disaster. I enjoyed Hollidays storytelling and the narrative of Violet. It was disturbing and twisted. We also got an interesting glimpse into Carrie’s head through the format of emails home to friends and family. The anxiety builds as the train journey progressed. Could you trust Violet, was her narrative wholly accurate or was she just a walking red herring? On the other hand, was Carrie all she seemed? Imagine looking through a cracked mirror. This was how violet really was whilst trying to constantly repair the cracks. Violets narrative completely messes with your head. She juggles several personalities and the mask of course slips. Both Violet and Carrie in my opinion are two sides of the same coin – Ying and Yang, Dark and Light, Good and Evil. Carrie, however carries her own darkness and her mask slips also. Violet is a chilling tale. The trap door opens up and drops you down with no regard to life. The twists will snap your neck and in a lot of ways I wasn’t rooting for either of them. Violet is clearly twisted and has pretty deranged thoughts floating her around her delusional brain, and again Carrie isn’t the sweet, easy going girl she would have you believe either. Holliday had me doubting my own thoughts, the processes that got me there. It made me think twice about interacting with any stranger, quite frankly it freaked me out, but the journey and the actions of the characters were completely addictive. I wanted to know what got the girls to this point in their lives, I just need to know everything, and I needed to know it at every given moment. Holliday definitely wrote a story that resonated deeply with me. I didn’t really root for one character over another, but I was completely engrossed at where this was going. Trepidation had my nerves jumping. Just like the train journey the story gained speed at an alarming rate and I was completely here for it. Violet is a tale of Obsession and Destruction. A story that you will inhale with little time to breathe. It left me deeply uncomfortable but needing more. This has cemented Hollidays position at the top. S.J.I. (Susi) Holliday is a scientist, writing coach and the bestselling author of five crime novels, including the Banktoun Trilogy (Black Wood, Willow Walk and The Damselfly), the festive chiller The Deaths of December and her creepy Gothic psychological thriller The Lingering. Her short story ‘Home From Home’ was published in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine and shortlisted for the CWA Margery Allingham Prize. Encapsulating her love of travel and claustrophobic settings, her latest novel, Violet, explores toxic friendships and the perils of talking to strangers, as well as drawing on her own journey on the Trans-Siberian Express over 10 years ago. All of her novels have been UK ebook number-one bestsellers. Susi was born and raised in Scotland and now divides her time between Edinburgh, London and as many other exciting places that she can fit in.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1944
__label__wiki	0.917612	0.917612	Home News SEC Charges 13 Unregistered Brokers for Selling Woodbridge Securities to Retail Investors SEC Charges 13 Unregistered Brokers for Selling Woodbridge Securities to Retail Investors The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged an additional 13 individuals and 10 companies for unlawfully selling securities of Woodbridge Group of Companies LLC to retail investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged an additional 13 individuals and 10 companies for unlawfully selling securities of Woodbridge Group of Companies LLC to retail investors. Woodbridge collapsed into bankruptcy in December 2017 and the SEC previously charged the company, its owner and others with operating a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme and charged five of the top Florida-based sales agents for securities and broker-dealer registration violations. Woodbridge CEO Robert Shapiro previously agreed to pay $120 million to settle fraud charges in the alleged scheme, without admitting or denying the charges. The latest defendants were among Woodbridge’s top revenue producers, selling more than $350 million of its unregistered securities to more than 4,400 investors. According to the complaints, the 13 individuals allegedly marketed Woodbridge’s securities as a “safe” and “secure” investment and reaped millions of dollars in commissions on their sales even though they were not registered as, or associated with, registered broker-dealers. The SEC also alleges that defendant Jordan Goodman, a self-described “media influencer,” touted Woodbridge without disclosing that he was paid to do so. “The SEC has now charged 18 of Woodbridge’s highest-earning unregistered sales agents who sold more than $400 million of its securities to retail investors,” said Eric Bustillo, director of the SEC’s Miami Regional Office. “Our continuing investigation of Woodbridge seeks to hold those who aided this massive fraud accountable and to return funds to harmed investors.” In its latest actions, the SEC is seeking court-ordered injunctions, return of allegedly ill-gotten gains with interest, and financial penalties against Robert S. “Lute” Davis, Jr., Donald Anthony Mackenzie, Jordan E. Goodman, Aaron R. Andrew, Jeffrey L. Wendel, Alan H. New, David N. Knuth, Randy T. Rondberg, Richard Fritts, Marcus Bradford Bray, Gregory W. Anderson, Claude Steven Mosley, Gregory A. Koch, and their companies Old Security Financial Group Inc., Paramount Financial Services Inc. d/b/a Live Abundant, Wendel Financial Network LLC, Synergy Investment Services LLC, Trager LLC, Fritts Financial LLC, Bradford Solutions LLC, Balanced Financial Inc., Security Financial LLC, and Koch Insurance Brokers LLC. Goodman settled the SEC’s charges without admitting or denying the allegations and agreed to disgorgement of $2.29 million plus prejudgment interest of $315,850 and a $100,000 penalty, and to be subject to an injunction and industry and penny stock bars. Synergy Investment Services, New, and Knuth settled the SEC’s charges without admitting or denying the allegations with the court to determine disgorgement, interest, and penalties at a later date. The SEC also reached settlements in its previously filed action against Florida-based sales agents Barry M. Kornfeld, Ferne Kornfeld, and Albert D. Klager. Without admitting or denying the allegations, the three agreed to a permanent injunction and industry and penny-stock bars. The Kornfelds agreed to disgorgement of $3.7 million plus $690,497 in prejudgment interest. Additionally, Barry Kornfeld agreed to a $500,000 penalty and Ferne Kornfeld agreed to a $150,000 penalty. Klager agreed to $1.4 million in disgorgement, $278,908 in prejudgment interest, and a $100,000 penalty. In other Woodbridge news, last month, FINRA barred former Quest Capital broker Frank Dietrich for selling his clients more than $10.8 million in Woodbridge promissory. He consented to the bar without admitting or denying the allegations. Aaron Andrew Alan New Albert Klager Andrew Costa Atlantic Insurance Balanced Financial Barry Kornfeld Bradford Solutions Claude Steven Mosley Costa Financial David Knuth Donald Anthony Mackenzie Eric Bustillo Ferne Kornfeld First Financial Fritts Financial Gregory Koch Jeffrey Wendel Koch Insurance Live Abundant Lute Davis Lynette Robbins Marcus Bradford Bray Old Security Financial Group Paramount Financial Services Randy Rondberg Richard Fritts Robert “Lute” Davis Jr. Security Financial Synergy Investment Services The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority unregistered securities Wendel Financial Network Previous article$750 Million Cottonwood REIT Breaks Escrow Next articleLPL Financial Adds $640 Million Stofan Agazzi Investments	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1946
__label__wiki	0.568397	0.568397	Looking for software development or engineering jobs in Germany? Then submit your CV to Who Needs Engineers. German health insurance - new service for expats coming soon One Year of GDPR: How New EU Privacy Rules Have Changed the Landscape One Year of GDPR: How New EU Privacy Rules Have Changed the LandscapeIt has been almost a year now since the new General Data Protection legislation that was adopted by the EU in 2016 came into force. After its implementation started on May 15, 2018, many businesses rushed to take measures in order to comply with the new requirements. Widely seen as among the strictest and most comprehensive privacy laws, the GDPR aims to secure a high level of harmonized standards across the EU and beyond. But as the one-year mark is upon us, how have businesses so far responded to the new regime? Data Protection Rises to Top of the Agenda Data protection has always been considered a priority for the EU, which traditionally upholds a high level of legal protection when it comes to human rights - even relatively novel ones, like the right to privacy. Yet the issue truly rose to the forefront of its legislative agenda in recent years amidst growing concerns about safeguarding data security across industries. Data security strategies aim at uncovering hidden risks, like forgotten or rogue databases, and implementing appropriate cybersecurity measures to protect data from external and internal threats. These include hackers, malicious insiders, and even negligent or compromised users with access privileges. Having a sound internal data security strategy also helps businesses comply with regulatory requirements - like those included in the GDPR. Safeguarding the privacy of clients and protecting business data have become top priorities for both businesses and the general public, as news of data breaches and leaks continue to plague news headlines around the world. This has prompted action on part of states, governments, and international organizations like the EU. The European Union decided to take action and pass a comprehensive regulation intended to replace previous rules, which were largely outdated in light of modern developments like big data analytics and the Internet of Things. The GDPR mandates businesses to take technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. In this context, organizations must comply with the principles of privacy by design and privacy by default - and within a few months of the GDPR being put into effect, it seems that the new system was already yielding results. News Websites Move Away from Third-Party Ad Tracking According to a report by Reuters published on Statista, in the period from April to July 2018, namely one month before the GDPR came into force and within the next couple of months, news websites across the EU started abandoning third-party trackers and cookies. Up till then, third-party trackers would run in the background without the user even noticing, but the GDPR supports a state of transparency with regard to the collection and processing of data from individuals. Data subjects must be informed and give their consent, unless the collection falls under specific exceptions such as aiding law enforcement. As the research indicates, news pages in Germany used 6% less third-party cookies, Finland used 19% less, and Italy and France used 32% less. Spain used 33% less such cookies, and the UK showed the most impressive results with a 45% cut. Meanwhile, Italian news websites saw a decrease of 4% in third-party domains, with Finland experiencing an 8% decline, Spain experiencing a 12% decline, the UK to 13%, and France seeing 16% less third-party domains. Even though Germany did not see much of a decrease and countries like Poland actually experienced a 20% increase in third-party cookies and a whopping 29% more third-party domains, the overall trend is clear and in favor of more privacy and transparency in third-party ad tracking. Interestingly, the new rules also apply to companies based outside the EU, as long as they offer goods and services to individuals on EU soil or monitor their behavior. The implementation of the GDPR has had a ripple effect on organizations across the globe. Many non-EU news sites updated their websites to ask for consent from EU-based users wishing to visit their webpage, informing them on the collection of data and subsequent uses. Over 95,000 Complaints Submitted under the GDPR Regime The EU Commission has recently revealed an infographic with key takeaways from how GDPR implementation has transformed the landscape. By January 2019, national data protection authorities had received a total of 95,180 complaints lodged under the new legislation, most of them relating to CCTV, telemarketing, and promotional emails. By that same point, they had also received over 41,500 data breach notifications, in line with the new rule that all companies must report relevant incidents within 72 hours of discovering a breach. While 23 EU member states have already transposed the Regulation in their national legislation, five members are still adapting their laws - including Greece and Portugal. The GDPR also provides for hefty fines for companies that do not adhere to their obligations. The biggest fine imposed to date was EUR50 million, which Google was called to pay by the French DPA. France's privacy watchdog found the multinational giant in violation of the requirement of consent when it came to ads. Two further fines have been issued so far, amounting to EUR20,000 for inadequate security for a social network operator in Germany and EUR5,280 for unlawful CCTV by a sports-betting café. As more and more companies become aware of their obligations under the GDPR, along with the reach of the new rules, we are bound to see even more developments in the long run - which, in the case of privacy rights, were long due. This article was written by TME News journalists. Author: TME News Section: News, Journalist Changes in the German healthcare system 2020 The year 2020 will bring some changes in the German health care system. We have briefly summarized the most important... Introduction of the Skilled Immigration Act Germany facilitates immigration for skilled workers from abroad with the introduction of the Skilled Immigration Act,... 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__label__cc	0.668959	0.331041	Faiths The Guibord Center in the News The Guibord Center’s Mary Kirchen (CFO) and President Dr. Lo Sprague accept the award from the City Council members. WEHOville news – October 2019 The Guibord Center – Religion Inside Out Receives LA County Human Relations Award The Guibord Center’s Transformative Engagement Initiative. The essence of the Guibord Center’s mission is to challenge assumptions in ways that are empowering instead of confrontational, expansive rather than polarizing, cohesive and liberating instead of shaming and destructive. Transformational engagement means immersing participants in an experience that opens their heart to the Spirituality that removes the barriers separating us from one another. The engagement is most often a compelling experience of something unknown or unexpected that unfolds within a deliberately crafted program.” Read the story Santa Monica Daily Press – November 2018 The Crossroads School Equity & Justice Institute and The Guibord Center to Host an Evening of Interfaith Dialogue The Crossroads School Equity & Justice Institute and The Guibord Center will host a diverse panel of faith leaders for a convening and dialogue to improve religious literacy, emphasize the value of pluralism, dispel stereotypes and combat the rising tide of bigotry and religious persecution. Read the story USC Annenberg Media – October 2018 Religious community members advocate for putting spiritual beliefs behind your vote Attendees of diverse backgrounds discussed the role of religious values in voting, leading up to the midterm election. The Rev. Gwynne Guibord is founder and president of the Guibord Center, an interfaith organization dedicated to connecting people of different beliefs. She said people of diverse backgrounds need to participate in civic discussions to share their perspectives on national and local issues. Read the story National Council of Churches – June 2017 National Council of Churches Announces Two New Dialogues The National Council of Churches USA and The Guibord Center – Religion Inside Out are pleased to announce their intention to explore the formation of a new Buddhist-Christian Dialogue and a new Hindu-Christian Dialogue. These dialogues, both national in scope, will be concentrated primarily on the west coast. Read the story… Episcopal News Service – May 2017 Los Angeles priest champions interfaith education, dialogue The Rev. Gwynne Guibord is trained as a clinical psychologist, and for much of her adult life she expected to continue in private practice until retirement. But God had other plans for her. She began feeling a call to the priesthood after a series of midlife events prompted a stretch of soul-searching, especially the death in 1992 of her sister from leukemia at age 37. Read the story… Interfaith Observer – January 2015 Religion Inside Out: The Story of One Person Collaborating January 9, 2015 “Religion Inside Out” – that was the tag line the Rev. Dr. Gwynne Guibord, an Episcopal priest, attached to The Guibord Center (TGC), a unique non-profit organization. Less than four years old, it is making its mark on the interfaith landscape in Southern California and beyond. Read the story… USA Today – August 2011 Finding Hope in the Holy: A Faithful Response to the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Gwynne Guibord, service for many faiths August 8, 2011 The Rev. Gwynne Guibord could not take her eyes off the burning towers when she saw 9/11 unfolding on television. “It was a moment of abject horror,” she says. Read the story…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1956
__label__wiki	0.992198	0.992198	New York Times editor deletes and apologizes for past 'offensive' tweets By Joe Concha - 08/22/19 04:22 PM EDT A senior editor at the New York Times apologized Thursday for "offensive" tweets from nearly a decade ago, as one Republican lawmaker called for his firing. “I have deleted tweets from a decade ago that are offensive. I am deeply sorry,” New York politics desk editor Tom Wright-Piersanti said on Twitter after Breitbart News drew attention to the tweets. I have deleted tweets from a decade ago that are offensive. I am deeply sorry. — Tom Wright-Piersanti (@tomwp) August 22, 2019 The tweets, which were deleted late Wednesday, include one from Jan. 1, 2010, in which Wright-Piersanti referred to a "Crappy Jew Year." “I was going to say ‘Crappy Jew Year,’ but one of my resolutions is to be less anti-Semitic. So… HAPPY Jew Year. You Jews," he wrote in one tweet. Another, from December 2009, referred to the “Jew-police.” “We are aware of these tweets, which are a clear violation of our standards. We are reviewing next steps," The New York Times said in a statement. Rep. Lee Zeldin Lee ZeldinBoth sides of the aisle call for local, state, federal cooperation on homelessness Trump tweets American flag amid reports of strike against Iranian general House votes to temporarily repeal Trump SALT deduction cap MORE (R-N.Y.), who is Jewish, has called on Wright-Piersanti to be fired. “An editor from the New York Times is scrubbing his [Twitter] account, this guy Tom Wright-Piersanti, because he was self-describing himself as an anti-Semite and he was going after Jews and others,” Zeldin said on Fox News Thursday morning before saying he “should be fired.” Wright-Piersanti also deleted other offensive tweets. “There are four indian guys with mohawks in this one class, and each one is a douche in his own awful way. I hate mohawk Indians,” reads one tweet dated Dec. 8, 2009. “I don’t hate Mohawk Indians, though. I love those guys. I just hate Indians with mohawks. Different indians, different mohawks,” he wrote in another tweet that same day. The Hill has reached out to Wright-Piersanti for comment. Earlier this month the Times demoted its deputy Washington editor, Jonathan Weisman, over a pair of controversial tweets, removing him as a congressional editor and saying he will no longer be active on social media. Tags New York Times Breitbart News Fox News Lee Zeldin Social media anti-Semitic	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1957
__label__wiki	0.866706	0.866706	Playoff Ratings Are Up, But So Is The Goonery By Michael Viola April 17th, 2012 (Flickr/Sarah Fuqua) The 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are being broadcast nationally in their entirety for the first time ever. That’s great. Early returns show that ratings are up significantly when compared to TV playoff numbers from the past couple of decades. That’s even better. But before the NHL puts that little feather in their cap, they need to ask themselves what type of hockey are they exposing the additional viewers to. Are they showing what true playoff hockey is? Hard hitting, fast paced games played by skilled athletes who are giving everything they have. Or are viewers watching a bunch of games where thugs on skates are taking cheap shot after cheap shot, further advancing the stereotype that is hockey? Sunday’s game 3 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers, broadcast on NBC, drew a 2.3 overnight rating. That number is up 77 percent from comparable coverage of last year’s playoffs. This was also the best ratings the NHL has seen for a playoff quarterfinal game in 11 years. Saturday night’s Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals game drew a 1.5 overnight rating. This is up 36 percent from comparable coverage last year. Also, the NBC Sports channel saw a 22 percent increase in ratings compared to last year in its first two days of playoff coverage. Unfortunately, it seems the year that the NHL is seeing viewership increase is also the year where suspensions and fines are having to be dueled out on a daily basis. League discipline czar Brendan Shanahan must be putting in some overtime. Since the playoffs started Shanahan has had to rule on over a dozen incidents. The NHL wants to show off their star players, but not like this (Eric Hartline-US PRESSWIRE) There were 11 game misconduct penalties during the first five games of this year’s playoffs. Last year there was a total of 6 in the entire postseason. During the regular season, fights per game were at a five-year low at .49. After the first few games of these playoffs, fights per game stand at .89. That’s a pretty dramatic increase. Some of the lowlights during this young postseason include: – Nashville’s Shea Weber trying to put Detroit’s Henrik Zetterberg’s head through the glass (only a $2,500 fine there…swing and a miss by Shanahan) – Ottawa’s Matt Carkner’s MMA style beating of Ranger’s Brian Boyle. Carkner was ejected and suspended one game. If that happened on the street, Carkner would have received two to three years. – Ranger’s Carl Hagelin hitting Ottawa captain Daniel Alfredsson in the head, resulting in a concussion for Alfredsson and a three game suspension for Hagelin. – Vancouver’s Byron Bitz was suspended two games last week for a head hit on the King’s Kyle Clifford, who has yet to return to the series. – Phoenix goalie Mike Smith missed some time at practice after a hit to the head from Chicago’s Andrew Shaw on Saturday. Shaw met with Shanahan on Monday and has been suspended three games. – Continuing on their path of complete implosion, the Penguins have three players Shanahan has to make a ruling on. Craig Adams has already been suspended one game for instigating a fight with Hartnell. Penguins forwards James Neil and Arron Asham also have meetings with Shanahan on Tuesday. Neil is up for taking runs at multiple Flyer players, while Asham is being recognized for a nice little cross check to the head of Brayden Schenn. Penguins coach Dan Bylsma has also been fined $10,000. – The league has also seen fit to fine both the Ottawa Senators and forward Zenon Konopka for ‘verbal abuse’ when the Ottawa enforcer shouted at a Ranger’s player while he was conducting a live television interview prior to playing game 2 on Saturday. The fines were set at $10,000 and $2,500 respectively. Bravo gentlemen, and I use that term loosely. You have managed to make mud-wrestling look like a classier sport. Bravo indeed. Instead of seeing the sport played at its highest level by its top teams, viewers are seeing how ugly the sport can be. The plays in question have nothing to do with ‘old-time’ hockey or playing tough. It has nothing to do with the fact that the playoffs are a time when players have to dig deep and up their games by a few levels. Where they have to play at a level they never reached before in order to win. No. What has gone on can be summed up by the simple fact of stupidity. These fines and suspensions didn’t come from hard plays that turned bad. They were dumb decisions from the start. Unnecessarily dumb decisions and plays. Were they born out of frustration and emotion? You bet, but these are professionals we are talking about here, not some kids on the pond. More people are watching now than ever. Don’t perpetuate the same stereotypes that have plagued the game for years. If people want that, let them watch Slap Shot. Instead, show them how great the game is, and can be. Show them the skill of the athletes. Show them the speed of the game. Show them the sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal fortitude it takes to play and win in the playoffs. Show them what hockey truly is and what playoff hockey is all about. Playing tough does not mean handing out head shots and charging players after the whistle. Don’t show them hockey’s ugly cousin. 2012 NHL Playoffs Arron Asham Brendan Shanahan Shea Weber Canucks News & Rumors: Horvat, Pettersson, Hughes & Markstrom Rangers’ Top 5 Moments Against Rivals of the Past Decade 5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs 6-2 Loss to Blackhawks	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1958
__label__cc	0.652874	0.347126	XR For Change 2018 Highlights Progressive VR And AR In New York Next Month Next month will see VR and AR developers come together to highlight progressive uses of both technologies at the 2018 XR for Change Summit in New York City. The event, which takes place on June 30th as part of the wider Games for Change Festival, will feature nine experiences in its Immersive Arcade section. Included in the list are two projects born out of Oculus’ VR for Good initiative in She Flies by Her Own Wings, created in partnership with The Pride Foundation, and Meeting a Monster, from Good and Life After Hate. Tiger Tron’s Jupiter & Mars, the underwater exploration game coming soon to PlayStation VR (PSVR), will also be on display. Along with the arcade, the Summit will feature a range of talks and panels from some of the biggest names in progressive VR and AR. That includes Sundance Institute’s New Frontier Labs Director, Kamal Sinclair, who will discuss the pitfalls and benefits of working with these new platforms, and UNICEF Innovation VR & Event Lead, Chris Szymczak, who will discuss the charity’s work in VR and AR. The full programme can be seen here. “After carefully listening to many voices across different parts of our community about building on the success of the inaugural VR for Change Summit, we decided to expand the focus of the Summit to XR to incorporate other emerging technology in the hopes of being more inclusive for more developers,” said Susanna Pollack, President of Games for Change, in a prepared statement. “We believe there is tremendous potential for impact in all of these technologies and look forward to nurturing a community that can explore the full breadth of possibilities in making social good experiences.” If VR and Ar have proven anything over the past few years it’s that both technologies that the power to make a real impact on people’s lives, and events like this showcase perhaps some of the most important work being done with the tech as a result. Categories Events	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1961
__label__wiki	0.556665	0.556665	Why Manny Machado to the Detroit Tigers is realistic Manny Machado in the Old English D? [Image via USA Today Sports/YouTube] Could the Tigers be a silent player in obtaining Baltimore's Manny Machado? by Joseph Karbousky (article) and Fernanda C. (video) Why Manny Machado to the Detroit Tigers is realistic - Video Manny Machado trade rumors have been circulating since opening day, and now that the Baltimore Orioles are slowly fading into the abyss of the AL East standings behind the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, just how serious are the Orioles when it comes to dealing their superstar infielder? That question may be answered very soon. Everywhere you look, you see a Manny Machado rumor tying him to the Chicago Cubs or New York Yankees. According to an NJ.com report, the LA Dodgers, who already have a huge payroll to deal with, and the Philadelphia Phillies are both rumored to be in the running. While some of those rumors may have a bit of truth to them, an outside team like the Detroit Tigers could have a great shot at dealing for Machado, and here’s why. Most to offer? The Detroit Tigers may have the most to offer Baltimore in terms of prospects. The Tigers have several pitchers and position players in their farm system that are highly ranked -- not just by the Tigers organization, but in the entire league. Pitching prospects Franklin Perez, Matt Manning, Beau Burrows and Alex Faedo have all caught the attention of many scouts around the league -- not to mention rising outfielder Christin Stewart. Perez came to Detroit as part of the Justin Verlander deal. According to an SB Nation report, the 20-year-old posted 3.02 ERA with 78/27 K/BB in 86 innings in High-A and Double-A at the tender age of 19. The comments you see about Perez from many MLB team scouts is that he is “extremely polished” for his age. Manning, Burrows, and Faedo also come with a lot of upsides to them. Detroit may not totally be against dangling Michael Fulmer to sweeten a deal for Machado as well. Just like last season when Detroit parted ways with Justin Verlander, it will be hard for Orioles fans to see Machado go, but the positive could be what they get in return. Baltimore wants pitching, and the Tigers have plenty of that to offer. Something is better than nothing Prospects are just that -- prospects. You just never know how they will pan out. In Machado, you have an All-Star type guy who is still young at 25, and definitely strikes fear into the opposing team. However, the fact that Machado will likely hit the open market this winter means that the Orioles will be gambling on if they can re-sign him or not. If he walks, Baltimore gets nothing in return. Machado could fetch a high price right now. With the Tigers holding the No. 1 pick overall in the 2018 MLB Draft next week, they have a lot of options on their plate. Their minor league system is starting to get deep, meaning right now would be a great time to make a splash and look to bring a guy who can help this team win now. Yes, I said now. When Ron Gardenhire took over, he said he didn’t believe that the Tigers were 3-4 years away from winning. He expected Detroit to compete from day one, and considering the lineup he has had to throw out day in and day out, the potential for this squad is much better than first thought. Gardy said he loves this youthful team, and so far he's gotten a lot out of this squad. For a team who was predicted to lose 110 games this season, they look pretty darn good. Adding a player like Machado to a lineup with rising stars like Nicholas Castellanos, Jeimer Candelario, and JaCoby Jones -- not to mention placing him behind Miguel Cabrera in the lineup -- Detroit could have a pretty impressive top five or six hitters. On the heels of losing 119 games in 2003, Detroit went out and signed Pudge Rodriguez in 2004 and were in the World Series in 2006. The 2018 Tigers squad is miles ahead of that 2003 team. Make this trade, Tigers, and become a serious contender in 2019. Joseph Karbousky Joseph has worked as a freelance writer online since 2010 and covers a range of topics, with sports being at the top of his list. NFL and MLB are his forte along with selecting games against the Vegas number. Follow joe on Facebook Follow joe on Twitter Follow joe on Linkedin Read more on the same topic from Joseph Karbousky: Patrick Mahomes named Madden 20 Cover Athlete prior to 2019 NFL Draft Detroit Lions NFL Draft 2019: Lions to select in all seven rounds starting Thursday Detroit Lions Schedule 2019: Times, dates, way too early predictions for each game Fernanda C.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1963
__label__wiki	0.887701	0.887701	DTM / Breaking news Mortara "feels bad" for hitting Paffett in Misano Edoardo Mortara admits he "feels bad" for colliding with Mercedes stablemate Gary Paffett in the Saturday DTM race at Misano, which led to the erstwhile championship leader's retirement. Paffett and Mortara were second and third early in the race, the first in DTM history to be held at night, with the Italian completing his mandatory pitstop earlier. When the Briton also changed tyres, Mortara came close to making a move on him, but he ran wide at Turn 8 instead, and small contact was made between the two. Drama ensued a lap later when Paffett locked up his tyres and went deep into the corner. With Mortara being attacked by BMW driver Philipp Eng, he also ran wide and was sandwiched between the two other drivers, hitting Paffett, who retired on the spot. "I had to overcome quite a lot of issues during this race. The contact with Gary... maybe [made it] more difficult than actually could have been," reflected Mortara. "The big squeeze with Gary and Philipp, I was in the middle, couldn't really do anything... that was s* if I can say, that was s*. There are no other words, I felt bad because he had to retire. "The last thing I wanted to Gary to retire, we've been teammates also in Spa [24 Hours], I like the guy so I felt bad. "Obviously I had half of the car missing [after] and with these cars the aero is pretty important so that was not ideal." However Paffett, who lost 25 points to the victorious Paul di Resta on Saturday, said he cleared things up with Mortara. "We're fine, things happen, we've moved on and we'll have another go today [Sunday]," said Paffett. "I'm not dwelling on what happened yesterday, it happened and we don't like to apportion blame here or there. It is just the case of having a discussion about it which we did and moving on and trying again today." Paffett also failed to score points on Sunday as he finished only 14th, being one of several drivers who had to make an extra pitstop due to rain emerging, as well as because of a hit by Daniel Juncadella. He consequently lost the points lead to di Resta, leading Paffett to rue missed opportunities. "Our goal was to score points, but we threw our chances overboard ourselves," he conceded. "We made it hard on ourselves. "The car didn't make it hard for us, because it was good. I drove quite well and the car was good both in the dry and in the wet. "Unfortunately, some things went wrong in this race. We need to see what decisions we've made. There was a little luck with that, yeah. But it wasn't the first race for us in which it starts raining in the middle." Di Resta, who is chasing his second DTM title since he won in 2010, commented: "All in all, what counts is that I took the lead in the championship six races before the end of the season. "Overall, there are some mixed feelings, but I see the positives. Hopefully it will go just as well next time, because my car worked perfectly in all conditions." Additional reporting by Rebecca Friese Zanardi thought fifth-place Misano finish was a joke Audi: Third marque a must for DTM stay post-2019 Drivers Paul di Resta , Gary Paffett , Edoardo Mortara Teams HWA AG Medical expert confirms Earnhardt died of head injuries Full schedule for 2020 Daytona Speedweeks	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1964
__label__cc	0.748934	0.251066	View it online > Volume 23 Issue 01 • October 07, 2019 In This Issue... National Beef Industry Strategy 2020-2024 released CCA Past President Dan Darling takes the helm of CAFTA CETA not delivering for Canadian agri-food exporters Proposed amendment to beef, bison, and veal carcass grade requirements posted for public comment #FairCattleMarkets & mCOOL Panel delves into the producer benefits from pending ecosystem markets CRSB Certified train gaining momentum Registration open for the 2019/20 BCRC webinar series CRSB AGM round-up David Haywood-Farmer, President - Canadian Cattlemen’s Association speaks about the strategy in a posted video on http://www.beefstrategy.com/. Photo credit: CCA. The Canadian Beef Advisors are pleased to release the 2020-24 National Beef Strategy. The strategy is designed to take advantage of the opportunities facing the industry while simultaneously addressing the challenges. The development of the 2020-24 National Strategy has been a dynamic collaborative process engaging all industry sectors and national and provincial organizations. The Canadian Beef Advisors and provincial cattle associations believe a united industry is a stronger industry, and that a stronger industry benefits all those working in it today and into the future. Substantial progress was made under the 2015-19 strategy and the intention is to continue building on the strengths of existing industry organizations. “The National Beef Strategy has provided real value for Canadian beef producers; it acts as a roadmap for the groups as they work together. We have set our industry up for success, now we just need to follow through.” said David Haywood-Farmer, Past Chair of the Beef Advisors. The National Beef Strategy promotes a united approach to position the Canadian beef industry for greater profitability, growth and continued production of a high-quality beef product of choice in the world. The industry vision, mission and pillars remain unchanged from the 2015-19 strategy, but focus areas and tactics have been updated to reflect the current market and regulatory environment that producers face. The four pillars of Beef Demand, Competitiveness, Productivity and Connectivity provide a framework that supports producer viability. Anne Wasko, Chair of the Beef Advisors notes “As global demand for all types of protein is growing there are opportunities for those with market access, supplies and a competitive cost of production.” There are exciting times ahead for agriculture as production adjusts to meet demand from a growing middle class in Asia. The Canadian Beef Advisors consist of elected leaders and staff representation of the seven national beef organizations responsible for policy, marketing, research and sustainability. They are a diverse group of experienced industry representatives, who are responsible for advancing the strategy with the industry stakeholders, providing recommendations on future direction and reporting results against strategy goals and objectives. Learn more about how stakeholders can achieve a dynamic and profitable Canadian cattle and beef industry at www.beefstrategy.com. Here is the Full Report; a 6-page overview and, a 3-page summary in English and French The National Beef Strategy is a collaborative effort by Canadian national beef sector organizations including the Beef Cattle Research Council, Canadian Beef Breeds Council, Canada Beef, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (and its provincial member associations), Canadian Meat Council, Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, and the National Cattle Feeders’ Association. Dan Darling. Photo credit: CCA At their recent annual general meeting earlier this month in Ottawa the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) elected Dan Darling, cow-calf producers and CCA's Past President from the Township of Cramahe of Northumberland Country ON, as their new president. Darling works with his brother Van where they run 250 cows and background calves on 1,500 acres.They cash crop corn, soybeans and wheat for grain, as well as forages to feed the cowherd. In a release CAFTA noted they look forward to advancing the alliance's trade priorities under Dan's leadership and are grateful to be able to benefit from his vast experience as a farmer, industry association executive and a committed free trader. To learn more about CAFTA's agm and new board of directors go to cafta.org/news. The Canada and European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force nearly two years ago and is one of Canada’s most ambitious trade initiatives. But the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) says CETA is not delivering for agri-food exporters. In terms of overall agri-food trade with the EU, CAFTA highlights that since the entry into force of the agreement, EU exports to Canada have increased by over 10 per cent while Canadian agri-food exports have decreased by the same amount, increasing the trade deficit to $3.5 billion in favour of EU exporters. The EU market has the potential to result in significant benefits for agri-food exporters: the agreement could drive additional exports of $1.5 billion annually. And while increases are recorded for some grain exports to the EU from eastern Canada, overall durum wheat exports into Italy, one of Canada's top grain exports to the EU, have been cut in half since the introduction of Italian mandatory country of origin labelling regulations. On the beef side, while the Canadian industry has achieved gains of 66% in value and 104% in volume for beef exports to the EU for May 2019 YTD versus the same period last year, the volume of Canada’s beef exports to the EU remains far below the potential. Beef exports to the EU are gaining traction, growing from 340 tonnes in 2016 to 1,059 tonnes in 2018, with 653 tonnes reported in the first five months of 2019. However, EU beef exports to Canada have grown from 1,719 tonnes in 2016 to 3,237 tonnes in 2018, and 2,641 tonnes for the first five months of 2019. In order to utilize the 65,000 tonnes of duty free access obtained under CETA the beef sector must be able to satisfy the regulatory requirements of the European Union in a sustainable manner. In that regard, the most immediate challenge is establishing a supply chain of EU eligible animals. Furthermore, the current EU restrictions around the use of antimicrobial interventions present significant obstacles. Exports could be significantly increased by investing in the live animal supply chain, beef processing infrastructure, as well as expanding the options to certify the growth enhancing product (GEP) free status of various categories of Canadian cattle. CAFTA echoes that more work remains to be done so Canadian agri-food exporters can take full advantage of the agreement. Such work includes achieving mutual recognition of meat processing systems, developing protocols to verify livestock production practices, addressing misaligned regulation of crop protection products, more predictable and timely review of seed technologies and ensuring country of origin labelling requirements are not applied in a trade restrictive manner. “Mechanisms within CETA were supposed to prevent non-tariff barriers from stifling trade and ensure that parties abide by their commitment,” says CAFTA President Dan Darling. “Instead, with non-tariff barriers still in place, viable commercial access remains elusive. It is time for Canadian and EU lawmakers to honour the deal negotiated and deliver on the outcomes promised.” For more information see the CAFTA release. The new Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) have incorporated by reference the Beef, Bison and Veal Carcass Grades Requirements Document as opposed to housing them in a direct federal regulation. This approach provides industry the opportunity to now manage the document through due process by the Canadian Beef Grading Agency (CBGA). The CBGA can now receive and process applications for amendments to this industry managed grade requirements document. The first application for amendment proposed a change to the definition of veal. Essentially veal is defined by weight and the proposal is to change the definition from having a maximum carcass weight of 180 kg to a maximum of 190 kg. To ensure transparency and integrity of any proposed amendment, the public must be provided an opportunity for comment. Links to this particular amendment were posted to the CBGA website news page in English, and here in French, for a 60 day comment period commencing September 9, 2019. Please go to the link to find full details of the proposed amendment and post your comments. English link: CBGA website news page in English http://www.beefgradingagency.ca/#news French Link: here in French http://www.beefgradingagency.ca/!lang/fr/index.html#news A recent social media movement, #FairCattleMarkets, originating in Kansas, has resurfaced concerns surrounding Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (mCOOL). The trending hashtag was taken over by groups such as Organization for Competitive Marketing (OCM) and Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA), who are proposing a variety of measures they feel will rectify the discrepancy between primary producer and packer profit margins, including mCOOL. The movement planned a rally on October 2 in Omaha, Kansas to highlight these issues, on the same day the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the “Perspectives on the Livestock and Poultry Sectors” was underway. Contrary to what this movement may suggest, past price changes in the U.S. were not related to mCOOL. From 2010 to 2015, U.S. beef production dropped 10%, mCOOL came into effect in 2010. This decline in supplies, along with strong domestic and international demand, combined with the PED Virus, which saw U.S. pork production drop, all led to the spike in cattle/beef prices into 2014 and 2015. These developments come in the wake of an August fire at the Tyson Beef Plant in Holcomb, Kansas, which has impacted packer capacity in the region. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) policy staff is monitoring the situation and are continuing to engage with partners in the U.S. to maintain this vital trade relationship. CCA works closely with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, state cattle associations, the Canadian Embassy in the U.S. and government officials. CCA also maintains legal council in the U.S and has lobbied to retain retaliatory tariff rights should the U.S. ever reintroduce mCOOL. The Farm Foundation in the US held a panel discussion last month at the National Press Club in Washington on Incentivizing Conservation Agriculture through the development of ecosystem services markets (ESM). The aim is to determine the potential to develop protocols and market systems to incentivize conservation management practices on farms and ranches and establish mechanisms for direct payments to producers based on good environmental practices and tangible ecosystem outcomes. It's a ways off, but it appears, in the US at least, that the demand exists at the corporate buying level to support such services. Joseph Somers, Vice President at IHS Markit, presented the results of a major study his firm conducted for the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC), an organization dedicated to advancing ESM that incentivize farmers and ranchers to improve soil health systems that benefit society. The study surveyed over 100 US companies along with significant research on the potential supply, value and demand for markets in carbon credits and water quality credits related to field crop and speciality crop lands and rangelands/grasslands across the US. The study estimates the value of carbon and water quality credits totals US $13.9 billion (carbon at US $5.2 billion and water quality credits at US $8.7 billion). The carbon volume potential tops 189 MMt CO2eq, which is the equivalent of removing 40.7 million passenger cars from US roads in one year. So there appears to be the supply and the value, but the big question is - who will buy? A significant number of major corporations and industrial firms, apparently Somers says some companies seek to buy credits to comply with regulation – they have to do it. But there are a lot of companies that have publically stated environmental goals to try and benefit the environment so they're proactively seeking options. "Also, shareholders have environmental expectations and are increasingly committed to improving the environment," Somers adds. The major sectors showing a keen desire to delve into the credit buying market are the food and beverage, industrial, utilities and energy sectors. The ESMC has been working on carbon and water quality offset protocols since 2018 and expects to be market ready by 2022. To view and listen to all the panel presentations visit the Farm Foundation's Forums archive. And coming this November 19-20 in Calgary a similar gathering with a Canadian perspective will occur at the Grassland Conservation Markets Symposium. For more information and to register go here. Consumers are looking for assurances about how their beef is raised, and the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) research shows consumers trust third party assurance systems. As the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework enters its the second full year of operation, there is obvious momentum building for beef sustainability across the supply chain, and an opportunity to show why the industry is leading in sustainable beef production. Evidence shows increasing demand from the retail and foodservice sector, but in order to meet that demand, increased supply from the beef production sector is needed. In other words, WE NEED YOU! Contact one of the CRSB Certification Bodies today to get started. There has been significant uptake from beef producers like you, such as a 16% increase this past year in enrolment, who already employ sustainable practices in their operations every day. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to get recognized for the responsible practices you have employed for generations. Become CRSB Certified. From land and water stewardship to supporting your local communities, animal care to innovations, you embody the definition of beef sustainability. Figure: Snapshot of Certified Sustainable beef production capacity Buyers are increasingly seeking cattle from farms and ranches certified to the standards. When you market your cattle this fall, make sure you promote your farm or ranch as a Certified Sustainable Operation, if you have already been certified (audited), contact one of the approved Certification Bodies if you want to get involved and reap the rewards. Adoption of the framework far exceeded expectations in 2018-19 with McDonald’s being the first to launch a program sourcing a portion of the beef volume in their Angus burger line-up (August 2018), followed by Harvey’s (June 2019) in their Original Burger campaign. Both are highlighting their support of sustainable beef production in Canada by using the Mass Balance Certification Mark to market beef, a portion of which is sourced from CRSB Certified Sustainable Farms and Ranches. As of July 31, 2019 there are two processors (Cargill High River & Atlantic Beef Products Inc.) certified to the CRSB’s Sustainable Beef Processing Standard, and both are providing producer incentives for their investment in sustainability certification. Three further processors are also audited to meet the CRSB’s Chain of Custody requirements. The quick and early adoption by these processors, and those further down the supply chain, are clear market signals to producers of the real demand for beef raised according to the sustainability standards developed by the CRSB. Check this video out: https://youtu.be/vtZxaPL1cKs We are excited with the progress made to date, and look forward to continuing to build this program, and to provide value for Canadian beef. Check out the CRSB 2019 Annual Report, particularly pages 14-15, for all the details. This year’s webinar series will cover a range of topics from feed testing to external parasites and other practical, science-based information for Canadian beef producers. Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GuHDnU5NTU2EU2-uzDtp0Q You can register for as many (or all!) of the webinars you’re interested in at once. After you click the link above, be sure to scroll down to see and select for all eight (8). 2019/2020 BCRC Webinars Does your feed pass the test? Making sense of feed test results - October 30, 2019, 7:00 PM MT. Speakers: Karin Schmid, Alberta Beef Producers and Megan Van Schaik, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Do you ever look at a feed analysis report and think “huh?” Unsure of how to collect and send away feed samples for testing? Want to be sure you’re using feed wisely so your cattle perform as expected without wasting valuable feed? This webinar is for you. Supplementing your cow herd: Managing the pregnant cow for better calf performance - November 21, 2019, 7:00 PM MT. To see all of the topics and presenters view the BCRC webinars page here: http://www.beefresearch.ca/resources/webinars.cfm The CRSB held its Annual General Meeting and convention last month in beautiful Montreal Quebec. Once again, we had record attendance, with over 95 attendees and a sold-out industry tour. Thank you to everyone who made the time to join the event and engage on beef sustainability in Canada. We started off the event with a great tour including a feedlot operation and progressive dairy farm east of Montreal, and enjoyed a delicious lunch, wine tasting and tour at Vignoble Kobloth Winery. Thank you to Zoetis Canada for supporting this tour. A reception hosted by Canada Beef, and featuring selections developed by the culinary team at the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence provided great networking opportunities for members and attendees. The agenda included something for everyone across the beef value chain and beyond: National Beef Sustainability Strategy update - watch for an Interim Report coming in the new year Project Spotlights showcasing continuous improvement in biodiversity, animal care, food waste and tools to increase productivity for beef producers a Beef & Conservation Panel that explored the synergies and importance of beef production for conserving Canada's precious grasslands and biodiversity, role of beef production in carbon sequestration, and how we can share this story with the public. The panel was moderated by Tim Hardman, World Wildlife Fund US, and featured: Lara Ellis - ALUS Canada; Kristine Tapley - Ducks Unlimited Canada, and Bob Lowe - Canadian Cattlemen's Association A Supply Chain Panel that discussed how the whole supply chain can better connect with consumers about beef sustainability. The panel, sponsored by TrustBIX Inc. and moderated by Crystal Mackay, featured a powerhouse of panellists across the beef value chain: Jean-Thomas Maltais - a Quebec beef producer and Chair of Les Producteurs de bovins du Quebec Hubert Lau - President, TrustBIX Inc. Bruce Andrews - Operations Manager, Atlantic Beef Products Inc. Marcel Blais - President, CHOP Steakhouse CRSB's 2019 Consumer Research results were presented, highlighting trends in beef sustainability, consumer perceptions about beef production and how this impacts their purchasing decisions, benchmarking / comparisons to our 2018 results, and key issues to watch and address in our communications strategy A Consumer Insights Panel, presented by McDonald's, featured a fun, insightful range of consumers who provided their diverse perspectives on beef consumption, factors that affect purchasing decisions, what they think of beef and other protein alternatives, and more. The membership adopted revised Bylaws, elected the 2019-2020 Council (see announcement here), and heard from each of CRSB's committees that guide its work. We also had updates from the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Crops. Throughout the meeting, a series of CRSB videos currently under development were shared, as we ramp up Communications this coming year. Watch for an updated CRSBcertified website coming soon. A key impact report for the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework was provided, highlighting the great work of our members and supply chain partners: We are proud of the progress that has been made, and we see building demand and momentum for the certification program, thanks to our members and supply chain partners! The day wrapped up with a banquet featuring beef provided by Cargill and a great keynote, presented by ATB Financial, from Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of the McGill Office for Science & Society, that separated fact from fiction, using science as the backbone + a little magic! Check out his new book "A Grain of Salt" coming out in October. The CRSB's 2019 Annual Report was released - read it here. For members interested in the convention proceedings, presentations and videos will be posted to MyCRSB by Friday, October 4. CCA Action News Staff Contributors: Brenna Grant, Stina Nagel, Andrea White, BCRC, CBGA, CANFAX. Edited, compiled and/or written by: Larry Thomas The Canadian Cattlemen's Association is the national voice for Canada's beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and feedlots. To sign up for CCA's "Action News:" Visit www.cattle.ca and click on “Action News Signup” CCA Communications at feedback@cattle.ca or visit our website at www.cattle.ca Ste. 180, 6815 8th Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 Ottawa office: 1101, 350 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8 Unsubscribe From This Mailing List > Canadian Cattlemen's Association · #180, 6815 8th St. NE · Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 · Canada	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1965
__label__wiki	0.740296	0.740296	North Dakota State to host Bobcats in FCS semifinals FARGO, North Dakota — The second matchup of North Dakota State and Illinois State in the FCS playoffs went down to the final minute again. And like the 2014 FCS national title game, NDSU found a way to win. It was a struggle for NDSU in a 9-3 home victory Saturday at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome before 14,132 fans. The quarterfinal victory sends to the Bison to next Saturday s semifinals against Montana State in Fargo. The Bison (14-0) have won an FCS record 35 consecutive games in advancing to the semifinals for a ninth consecutive season. I think everybody in that locker room knows how much work it takes to get to this point, Bison senior safety James Hendricks said. We ve come...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1966
__label__cc	0.635309	0.364691	Tag: resurfacing swimming pool Chipping Away We discuss how. Part of the way Crews using a bond coat must perform a partial chip-out. It’s important to remove the plaster immediately under the tile line and around fittings. This allows the plaster or exposed aggregate to be gradually feathered in and wrapped around penetrations, so that they are at the same elevation and prevent leakage or water migration behind the tile. To chip around the tile, professionals saw cut at least once immediately underneath to allow the material to come off cleanly. This causes the least damage to the tile. Some just cut immediately under the tile, at the joint. Others add a second saw cut, running parallel anywhere from 3 to 12 inches below. Then they knock out the material between the two saw cuts. When you make two cuts and hit it with the jackhammer, it comes out in a small section. It’s more of a controlled area that you’re taking off. That whole piece comes off. After that, I can get a lot more aggressive for the next few inches down. Some use an angle grinder to make the cuts while others uses hand grinders with a 4-inch diamond blade. Skipping this step can damage the tile over time. There are guys who won’t undercut, won’t chip, and they just roll the new finish into the existing tile. That runs into a potential problem with water getting down behind the new finish because you’re not really sealing off the top of that new finish. You’re basically exposing it to water penetration. When doing this, only cut about as deep as the tile. Professionals know the tile is only 3/8-inch thick, so that’s all they’re going down. They’re not cutting any deeper than they have to. How far to cut beneath the tile depends partly on what type of finish is being used. Plaster and finer exposed aggregates only need to be applied about 3/8-inch thick, so it’s fine to chip out less of the existing plaster underneath the tile. However, when dealing with a pebble finish or other material that must be applied more thickly, a greater amount of space should be opened up underneath the tile. This gives plasterers more room to gradually feather in the material until it sits flush with the tile surface. Crews use a similar technique around the fittings, placing a cut approximately 6 inches outside the fittings and then removing the finish material. For floor returns or in-floor cleaning heads, some professionals prefer to cut approximately 12 inches. Next, crews must check for areas where debonding, commonly called delamination, has occurred. These are nicknamed “hollows.” To find them, drag a chain or rod, such as a piece of rebar, across the pool and listen for a different sound. It’s scratch, scratch, scratch — just like you’d imagine from dragging a chain on the floor — and then you hit a hollow area and it sounds like you’re tapping a bucket. It creates a very hollow resonation, and that’s the separation between the top layer of plaster and the underlying substrate. When doing this, workers can run the chain or rod in a “V” pattern across the whole pool. The full chip-out There are other times when even those who prefer the bond-coat method will move to a full chip-out. If it becomes apparent that there are multiple layers of plaster in the pool, you will need to remove everything. You want to go ahead and chip off the top two layers so you come back with one. Whether performing a complete or partial chip-out, certain techniques will help crews remove the plaster while leaving as much shotcrete or gunite intact as possible. The most frequently made mistake is rushing the job, experts say. After all, not only is it more profitable to get out and on to the next job, but the work is terribly hard, leaving some to want to get it finished. When you consider that an average pool uses about six batches of material, and a batch weighs 1,000 pounds, that’s three tons of aggregate and cement. When you’ve got a full chip-out, that means, by hand, you’re chipping up the plaster into chunks, scooping it up into 5-gallon buckets, and carrying every bit of it out by hand. It is brutal work. However, rushing through can lead to removal of too much material. In an effort to speed things along, some will use stronger jackhammers than are necessary, and inadvertently cut into the shell. Use a 60-pound [pneumatic] hammer, and that will do less damage or use the 90-pound jackhammers when we’re doing heavier-duty work like breaking up concrete decks. Crews also should work with a flat chisel rather than a pointed one, although it’s slower. This reduces the number of pocks pounded into the shell and helps control the amount of material that’s removed. A lot of guys who we run into use a pointed chisel to expedite the process, and it really does a lot more damage than just the flat chisel. The flat chisel, it’s kind of like shaving — you can run a flat chisel along the wall more effectively and just kind of take off what you need. Somebody who would use a point, when they hit it on the wall, it kind of splatters in all directions. Workers can use wider chisels — 6- to 7-inches — on the floor, and go with a smaller held-held gun for the walls, steps and benches to protect the tile and fittings. Optimally, the flat chisels should be held at an angle of approximately 45 to 60 degrees to chip slightly sideways. Every time you go straight down you’re creating a divot. Floor work can be done with the chisel held at less of an angle. Another key to removing the material efficiently with minimal damage is to frequently sharpen the tools. This makes it easier to strip the existing finish, and creates less damage underneath. You want to keep your points and chisels sharp and have a lot of pressure on them, so they can work quickly and don’t do any more damage to the surface than they have to. It’s difficult to say how often a tool should be sharpened, because some finishing materials are harder than others. However, all points and chisels should be sharpened before each job. When removing harder surfaces such as pebble, crews will need to sharpen more often. Once the pool has been chipped out, some crews like to acid wash the area in order to remove any remaining residue. But this should be avoided. They’re literally taking off the top layer of cement and making that gunite kind of sandy, which inhibits the ability of the plaster to bond to it. 1. If the pool or spa has more than one layer of plaster, consider a complete chip-out to ensure a better bond. This also applies when a large amount of the finish has debonded. 2. Use a flat chisel rather than a pointed end, holding it at an angle. This helps control the plaster removal and minimizes gouging of shotcrete or gunite. 3. When chipping around tile, tape over it to protect it from the jackhammer. Also use lighter, less powerful equipment to ensure it doesn’t shatter the tile. 4. Sharpen the tools as often as necessary — at least once per job for plaster and a few times when stripping a harder material such as pebble. Author adminPosted on February 7, 2014 January 18, 2016 Tags chipping pool surface, pool surface prep, resurfacing swimming pool	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1967
__label__cc	0.594931	0.405069	Category Archive: Jewelry Hermitage Peacock Clock Creating a mechanical bird is a very ancient art – in ancient times the figures of “singing” birds decorated clepsydra – water clocks. In the XVIII century creators of automata tried to construct a system to make the birds look and act as realistically as possible – the life-size birds could sing and move like living creatures. The Hermitage Peacock Clock automation features three life-sized mechanical birds made by English masters James Cox and Friedrich Urey in the 1770s. The Peacock Clock is constantly exhibited in the Pavilion Hall of the Small Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia. The Clock was made of bronze, silver, crystals, gilding. The uniqueness of this clock is that they it is still in working condition (hours work, and the Peacock Starts every Wednesday at 19:00), and is the only worldwide largest machine of the XVIII century, has come down to our time without changes. Exquisite Nautilus jewelry art masterpieces Riding Snail, c. 1630, German, Nuremberg. Exquisite Nautilus jewelry art masterpieces The Golden Ratio is widely used in art, architecture and religious symbols. Great artists have used the golden ratio in their paintings. Guggenheim Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright-designed, has the shape of a nautilus shell. Scientists came to the conclusion that people find beautiful work of art, buildings and even a person who meets the proportions of the golden Ratio. Nautilus shell symbolizes The Golden Ratio. The proportion of golden section is known as the phi number – 1.61803 … to infinity number after the decimal point – the “key to the physics of the cosmos” (Plato). Kaliningrad Amber painting Kiss, inspired by Gustav Klimt. Kaliningrad Amber painting These paintings are made by hand from amber. Every stone of amber is a frozen ray of sunshine kept for 40 million years. So, the picture from the amber is not only a unique work of art, but also a part of the sun’s heat, zipped through millions of years. Landscapes, portraits, icons, images of fauna and flora made of amber radiate a positive energy and have a positive effect on a person. Love for amber painting is due to the very nature of the origin of the material. The magic of the stone in the hands of artists becomes a work of art. It is the secret that fascinates, and turns painting into something more. Exquisite Royal Crystal glass Moser Red and gold. Royal Crystal glass Moser Royal Crystal glass Moser Today, as 150 years ago, produced on its own unique formula, the exact composition of Czech glass Moser remains a strict secret. Exclusively hand-polished and engraved products and deep saturated colors, colored crystal – are the distinguishing features of the Moser brand. However, Glass masters do not just cut glass, but create real masterpieces of high artistic value. Meanwhile, Moser Glass Crystal is the best in the world for its artistic value, standard of quality, luxury and style. The beauty and extraordinary look of Royal Crystal glass Moser from the Czech Republic is undoubted. Indeed, even royal families, such as Queen Elizabeth II and the King of Spain Alfonso XIII appreciate it. In addition, the world-famous actors, in particular, Claudia Cardinale, Sophia Loren and Sylvester Stallone rated it. Besides, the articles of Moser Crystal glass ware, decorated with coats of arms and monograms of presidents and diplomats, always present at the reception of many heads of state. Beaded Flowers by Svetlana Kosheleva Garden beauty. Beaded Flowers by Svetlana Kosheleva Russian bead artist, craftswoman Svetlana Kosheleva lives in the northern Russian city of Ishim, Tyumen region. She started creating bead flowers in 2011 after she had seen flowers of beads made by masters. According to Svetlana, accidentally seen beaded work inspired Svetlana so much that she immediately started creating, and still can not stop. The desire for beauty, nature, flowers, that lived in a self-taught artist manifested in beautiful beaded compositions of Svetlana. “The work of beads is pleasing to the eye and soothes the soul. Looking at them you do not believe that such beauty is a man-made. Cleverly designed, they look alive …. and bring the tale to life! My passion – flowers, trees of beads and stone, decorated eggs, brooches and mini embroidery.” Ruth Jensen Wire Sculpture Porcus Aurelius, life-size copper wire pig, now at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Ruth Jensen Wire Sculpture Talented American sculptor and jeweler Ruth Jensen (Spark flight) lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. She is enthralled by wire, which she finds to be perfect for revealing the extraordinary beauty and transience of “ordinary” things. Interestingly, she creates each sculpture one twist at a time, without patterns or molds, using bazillions of pieces of straight wire. No solder, no molds, no preformed mesh, just hours of twisting. “I “see” the shape I want, and make the wires come together in that shape, like putting a puzzle together. (I love puzzles.) My pieces are meant to intrigue and delight you.” Louise Goodchild miniature woven wire Jewellery Sunset. Louise Goodchild miniature woven wire Jewellery British artist, designer, and jeweler Louise Goodchild creates truly artful jewellery. In particular, her collection consists of beautiful miniature handcrafted wire pendants made from colored copper wire, and glass seed bead. Besides, Louise Goodchild creates both traditional jewellery (mainly earrings) and more unique wire-work – little wearable wire pictures. Meanwhile, over the years, she has developed her own distinctive, instantly recognizable style. Noteworthy, Louise avoids using ready-made components in her wire pendants, so it’s always a challenge to create the motifs she needs from wire and beads. “Wire can do so many different things. Because of the immense variety of colors and gauges – and the fact that you can mix both of those up by twisting, plaiting etc. – there’s so much you can do with it…”. According to Louise, often if an idea jumps into her head and “keeps insistently poking her brain”, she’ll find a way to make it happen. Page 3 of 13« First«...234...10...»Last »	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1976
__label__wiki	0.809458	0.809458	[+] Post a Message \| Filmography Errol Flynn was an Australian actor, writer, and producer. Errol Flynn has sometimes been credited as The Baron, Satan's Angel (given to him by Marlene Dietrich) or Flynny. Errol Flynn was born Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn on June 20th, in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. His zodiac sign was Gemini. He died on Wednesday, October 14th, 1959 at the age of fifty (50) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. As an actor, Errol Flynn has acted in movies such as Desperate Journey, released in 1942 as Flight Lt. Terrence 'Terry' Forbes, Gentleman Jim (1942) as James J. Corbett aka Gentleman Jim, Edge of Darkness (1943) in which he plays Gunnar Brogge, Footsteps in the Dark (1941) (character: Francis Monroe Warren II), Dive Bomber (1941) (character: Lt. Douglas S. 'Doug' Lee, MD), and They Died with Their Boots On (1941) (George Armstrong Custer). Errol Flynn has written the story of In Like Flynn, released in 2008. Also a producer, Errol Flynn has worked on movies such as . The Extraordinary Seaman Directed by: J. Frankenheimer, starring D. Niven, F. Dunaway, A. Alda, M. Rooney... Cuban Rebel Girls Directed by: B. Mahon, starring E. Flynn, B. Aadland, J. MacKay, J. Jackler... The Roots of Heaven Directed by: J. Huston, starring E. Flynn, T. Howard, E. Albert, O. Welles... Too Much, Too Soon Directed by: A. Napoleon, starring D. Malone, E. Flynn, E. Zimbalist Jr., R. Danton... Directed by: H. King, starring T. Power, A. Gardner, M. Ferrer, E. Flynn... The Dark Avenger Directed by: H. Levin, starring E. Flynn, J. Dru, P. Finch, Y. Furneaux... Lilacs in the Spring Directed by: H. Wilcox, starring E. Flynn, A. Neagle, D. Farrar, K. Harrison... The Master of Ballantrae Directed by: W. Keighley, starring E. Flynn, R. Livesey, A. Steel, B. Campbell... Directed by: G. Sherman, starring E. Flynn, M. O'Hara, A. Quinn, A. Kelley... Directed by: V. Saville, starring E. Flynn, D. Stockwell, P. Lukas, R. Douglas... Errol Flynn ➤ Filmography No message has yet been posted about Errol Flynn. Errol Flynn ➤ Message Board Fan-made Gallery [+] Add an Image to this Gallery There is no image yet. driler errol flynn 1 message - Did u know that bob played by Michael HavertyIn the movie Driller is the son of movie star Erroll Flynn!... New Photo Gallery for "Being Flynn", a film by Paul Weitz 1 message - Directed by Paul Weitz, and written by Nick Flynn and Paul Weitz, «Being Flynn» (also known as "Another Bullshit Night in Suck... Photos of Robert De Niro from "Being Flynn", a film by Paul Weitz 1 message - «Being Flynn» (also known as "Another Bullshit Night in Suck City") is an upcoming Comedy/Drama film directed by Paul Weitz, and... Same Planet. New Scum: "Men in Black II" (2002), a film by Barry Sonnenfeld 1 message - Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Rip Torn, Lara Flynn Boyle, Johnny Knoxville and Rosario Dawson, ÂÂ«Men in Black IIÂÂ» is an... Ben Affleck to Star in David Fincher's "Gone Girl"? 1 message - Maybe! The Hollywood Reporter is saying that Ben Affleck is in talks to star in David Fincher's film adaptation of Gillian Flynn's suspense-thriller... Maurice 'Lefty' Flynn An American actor Sean Flynn Ray Flynn A director James Flynn A producer, and actor Resources: contributions from movie fans. Anyone can submit additionnal information and corrections, you can post a message into the forum, or you can contact me by e-mail. Information and materials are submitted by users and thus may not always contain up-to-date and correct information, so do not hesite to report mistakes, and submit corrections.Thank you!. Direct editing is no longer available, sorry. Due to health issues, this site has been maintained on and off during the last few years. Some information is outdated, and I am trying to fix things progressively. Thank you in advance for your indulgence -The Webmaster- Messages posted at this site are the sole opinion and responsibility of the poster. In no way will Theiapolis.com be liable or responsible for their content. If you believe something is inappropriate please do not hesitate to report it. Information available at this site are based on the contributions submitted movie fans (visitors, registered members). I cannot guarantee the validity, accuracy or reliability of the information found here. If there are mistakes, or outdated information, I truly apologize. You can use the contact form to submit additional information. Thank you! © MMVIII \| Theiapolis.com and respective copyright owners 018210024208\|usa\|20200119\|if\|0.111\|0.111\|0.111\|3.2 theiapolis PEOPLE Theiapolis	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1978
__label__cc	0.633165	0.366835	The Eyre Affair: Jasper Fforde Thursday Next: Book I For several years my friend Martin has been telling me that I had to read this book. I don’t know why I resisted for so long: stubbornness, probably, more than anything else. But recently another friend, Alex, completely independently recommended the same thing. And so, finding myself once again in an airport lounge with nothing to do, I decided it was time to give Thursday Next a go. My reaction began with wariness, progressed into bafflement and eventually shuffled rather awkwardly into acknowledgement that this was rather good. Set in an alternate-universe 1985, this introduces us to an England where the Crimean War is still going on after a hundred and thirty years. Wales is a fiercely independent socialist republic, with tense diplomatic relations with England and a border simmering with unrest. Genetic developments have led to the reversion of extinction and the potential for ever more exotic pets. Dodos are particularly popular. And people are passionate about books. When I say ‘passionate’, I don’t mean in the way that you or I are passionate. Even about the Lymond Chronicles. I mean ‘passionate’ in the sense that public riots are kicked off by bands of Marlovians and Baconians fighting in the streets over who actually wrote Shakespeare. The most devoted fans change their names by deed poll to match their favourite author’s, and so there are mass John Milton conventions where everyone, male and female, turns up in doublet and hose. And one of the secret services is devoted to protecting literature. In a world where Gad’s Hill is a pilgrimage site and the original manuscript of Jane Eyre is surrounded by top security, that’s partly a case of protecting the physical integrity of books. But it’s also about protecting their literary integrity. For this is a world where the boundaries between literature and reality are fluid; and, when someone with evil intentions gets into the manuscript of a classic novel, there’s no telling what chaos they might cause… Thursday Next, our no-nonsense heroine, is an appealing cross between book-geek and hard-boiled detective. (If you’re now thinking, ‘Why is she called Thursday Next?’ this may not be the book for you. Fforde revels in odd names: Milon de Floss, for example. Leigh Delamare, by contrast, is a perfectly real name, although that particular in-joke will be lost on anyone who isn’t familiar with the M4. Anyway.) Down-to-earth and capable, Thursday is haunted by a tragic tour of service in the Crimea and now works in the cosy, scholarly environment of the Special Operations LiteraTec offices in London. Here she polices books and protects the country’s literary heritage, while deftly fending off her mother’s solicitous questions about marriage. But she is dragged out of her routine when her charismatic, dangerous former professor Acheron Hades registers on the Spec Ops’ radar: a criminal so ambitious that he plots to invade novels and take characters hostage until his dastardly demands are met. Determined to stop him at all costs, Thursday decides that she needs a change of scene and moves back from London, with her pet dodo Pickwick, to her native Swindon. Here, among the emotional wreckage of her past, she plots how to run Hades to ground. But Acheron isn’t the only person threatening her peace of mind. Her erratically brilliant uncle Mycroft has invented a machine that allows people to enter books and poems. Her renegade time-travelling father is popping up with strange questions. And her return has brought her into painfully close proximity with her former boyfriend (and her mother’s ideal future son-in-law), the writer Landen Parke-Laine. Fforde had me at ‘dodos’ to be honest (long story), but he also really impressed me with his ability to create a world which is simultaneously so familiar and so incredibly strange. He doesn’t do it by setting out all the differences on a tray, but by making casual throwaway comments that leave you scrabbling to rearrange your mental furniture. His playful treatment of classic novels is also very smart: even when negotiating the text of Jane Eyre, Thursday and her partner-in-crime Rochester must ensure that the ‘front-line’ text is never disrupted, so that the book itself can carry on as usual. It’s classic, off-the-wall British humour. Acheron Hades makes a fabulously corrupt villain (‘Shall we get to work? I haven’t committed a singularly debauched act for almost an hour.’) And I’m rather touched, as a West Country girl, that Swindon is getting some literary love. Incidentally, it was only while doing research for this post that I’ve discovered Swindon is in fact home to the Bodleian Library’s book repository: 153 miles of bookshelves, according to Wikipedia. Is that why Fforde was inspired to give it such literary credentials, I wonder? All this cleverness does have a slight downside: reading the book for the first time feels rather like being buried under a sparkling heap of literary confetti. There’s just so much to absorb… but it is just the first in a series, and I’m certainly going to be carrying on with more of the books. Moreover, this is one of the rare novels that gets better the more you think about it. (Spoilers in the rest of the paragraph.) For example, a couple of days after I finished it I was doing my chores around the house and suddenly had a eureka moment, when I realised that the romantic subplot actually mirrors Jane Eyre. Thursday’s uncertain relationship with Landen; her comradely affection for the nice, workmanlike Bowden, who offers her the chance to come with him to work abroad (in Ohio, rather than India, but you get the point); the wedding in the final act, which is disrupted by news of a prior marriage… There aren’t quite madwomen in the attic, but I still had a little flush of satisfaction when I figured it out. If you enjoy Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett or Neil Gaiman then you should give this a go; but Fforde’s Thursday Next novels have a large enough following that they don’t need to be described by reference to other authors. They’re practically a cult in their own right: a winning blend of whimsy, sci-fi and film noir. I’m a bit late to the party, and I wasn’t won over immediately, but this book has a persistent, pervasive charm that has continued to work its magic on me long after I finished it. I’m definitely going to be continuing to the sequel: Lost in a Good Book. Posted in: Books \| Tagged: fantasy, Jasper Fforde, Thursday Next The Gospel of Loki: Joanne M. Harris Veronese: Magnificence in Renaissance Venice 12 thoughts on “The Eyre Affair: Jasper Fforde” Heloise says: I've been dithering whether to read this or not for a long while now; it's been part of Mt. TBR for some years now but I was worried it might all be a bit too overwrought to be actual fun. Guess I should give it a try some time soon… Also (and you surely saw that coming): dodos? Please do tell…. 😛 The Idle Woman says: I now feel guilty that I don't have a really amazing dodo story to come up with… It was all to do with work, actually. A few years ago I ended up doing a fair bit of research on dodos, because I have the kind of job that allows me occasional forays into the totally random. I'd always had a soft spot for them. That's partly because I'm inclined to feel protective towards any creature which is such an evolutionary oddity, and partly because I feel rather embarrassed that we managed to wipe them out entirely within one hundred years of discovering that they existed at all. I have a fond notion that they might have been rather amiable, bumbling, good-natured birds. Short-sighted, perhaps. Liable to bump into things. In need of a hug. More pertinently, however, my research introduced me to a series of wonderful first-hand pictures of dodos (not least the famous one by Savery), as well as a whole book about them by a chap called Errol Fuller. The edition I read seems to be out of print but you can still buy this book from Amazon, which may just be a new edition under a slightly different title: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Dodo-Extinction-Paradise-Worlds/dp/1593730020 Certain strange things capture my imagination, and this was one of them. But surely it's self-evident that dodos are totally awesome? 🙂 Comments in support of the awesomeness of dodos very welcome, of course. Don't all rush at once. Form an orderly queue. 😛 There definitely is something about dodos and their fate that touches a nerve, seeing how many contemporary writers figure them in their fiction. Insead of a comment of my own, I'm just going to link to this this. Have more of an affinity for Great Auk's, myself – maybe cause they are closer to home? – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Auk forwardtranslations says: I love this book! The series has ups and downs, but Jasper Fforde is always an author well worth reading. Great Auks are also fabulous creatures; I wouldn't dream of arguing. And Errol Fuller has also written the key work on that subject. See here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Great-Auk-Errol-Fuller/dp/0810963914 This post shall henceforth be known as the Extinct Birds Post. 🙂 Very good! Ah, thanks for that… And it also includes an excellent overview of dodo history. 😀 As I now realise, after several years of avoiding him. Sighs When will I learn not to just jump to conclusions about what I will and won't enjoy? Can't wait for the next one! 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__label__wiki	0.956745	0.956745	Photo: Francis Vachon/The Canadian Press via APPhoto: Francis Vachon/The Canadian Press via AP Suspect in Quebec Mosque Attack Quickly Depicted as a Moroccan Muslim. He’s a White Nationalist. Glenn Greenwald Murtaza Hussain Glenn Greenwald, Murtaza Hussain January 30 2017, 7:49 p.m. A mass shooting at a Quebec City mosque last night left six people dead and eight wounded. The targeted mosque, the Cultural Islamic Center of Quebec, was the same one at which a severed pig’s head was left during Ramadan last June. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the episode a “terrorist attack on Muslims.” Almost immediately, various news outlets and political figures depicted the shooter as Muslim. Right-wing nationalist tabloids in the U.K. instantly linked it to Islamic violence. Fox News claimed that “witnesses said at least one gunman shouted ‘Allahu akbar!’” and then added this about the shooter’s national origin: Suspect in Quebec mosque terror attack was of Moroccan origin, reports show https://t.co/oRzxGHEXDm pic.twitter.com/aEsEtccMvi — Fox News (@FoxNews) January 30, 2017 White House press secretary Sean Spicer exploited the attack to justify President Trump’s ban on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries. “It’s a terrible reminder of why we must remain vigilant and why the president is taking steps to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to our nation’s safety and security,” Spicer said at this afternoon’s briefing when speaking of the Quebec City attack. But these assertions are utterly false. The suspect is neither Moroccan nor Muslim. The Moroccan individual, Mohamed Belkhadir, was actually one of the worshippers at the mosque and called 911 to summon the police, playing no role whatsoever in the shooting. The actual shooting suspect is 27-year-old Alexandre Bissonnette, a white French Canadian who is, by all appearances, a rabid anti-immigrant nationalist. A leader of a local immigration rights group, François Deschamps, told a local paper he recognized his photo as an anti-immigrant far-right “troll” who has been hostile to the group online. The Globe and Mail added that he “was known in the city’s activist circles as a right-wing troll who frequently took anti-foreigner and anti-feminist positions and stood up for U.S. President Donald Trump.” And Bissonnette’s Facebook page — now taken down but still archived — lists among its “likes” the far-right French nationalist Marine Le Pen, Islam critics Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens, the Israeli Defense Forces, and Donald J. Trump (he also “likes” the liberal Canadian Party NDP along with more neutral “likes” such as Tom Hanks, the Sopranos, and Katy Perry). It is usually the case that there is significant confusion in the wake of attacks of this sort. And local police did apparently arrest two suspects at first: Bissonnette along with Belkhadir. And until the investigation is complete, one cannot know for certain what the motives here were. One should be careful about trying to infer too much from a hodgepodge of Facebook “likes” and, this early, even anecdotal claims about Bissonnette’s political views. As for reports that someone yelled “Allahu akbar,” it is perfectly natural that someone in a mosque would say that upon seeing a homicidal killer randomly shooting people, or it’s possible that the shooter said it mockingly. But this is exactly why no responsible news organization, let alone the White House, should rush to depict the shooter as Muslim and of Moroccan descent when so little is known about what happened. Yet not only did Fox and the Trump White House do exactly that, but worse, neither has retracted or corrected their claims long after it became clear that they were false: Hour & a half after tweeting out false info on #QuebecMosqueAttack Fox News has still not corrected or retracted. @ggreenwald https://t.co/IppNZrXxHH — Derrick O'Keefe (@derrickokeefe) January 30, 2017 The inflammatory effect of this sort of reckless, biased “reporting” is as predictable as it is toxic. All day long, people around the world cited these reports to justify Trump’s ban as well as their own ugly views of Muslims: Quebec gunman 'is Muslim Moroccan' https://t.co/UxI42LAY1X via @MailOnline — TRUMP MOVEMENT (@TRUMPMOVEMENTUS) January 30, 2017 I fully condemn the shooting in Quebec City. But remember the shooters weren't yelling "Trump" they were yelling "Allahu akbar" #MsuslimBan — Seven (@StocksAlotTEMP) January 30, 2017 The only part of any of this that’s true is that it was an act of terrorism: terrorism aimed, yet again, at Muslims by someone who has apparently been indoctrinated with a great deal of hate toward them. Media outlets and the White House led people all over the world today to believe exactly the opposite. Top photo: Police survey the scene after a deadly shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, Jan. 29, 2017. Murtaza Hussain[email protected]theintercept.com@mazmhussain	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0091.json.gz/line1980

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