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__label__wiki	0.962925	0.962925	Trio indicted for ‘mob-styled hit’ at College Point parking lot following strip club dispute Photo by Robert Stridiron The body of Jaquan Campbell lies on Ulmer Street after he was shot to death on Oct. 1. By Robert Pozarycki rpozarycki@qns.com The three men allegedly connected to a deadly shooting at a College Point parking lot last October have been indicted for second-degree murder and additional charges, prosecutors announced on Friday. Brooklyn residents Brandon Lee, 24, Daijan Palmer, 26, and Darvin Guiteau, 24, are accused of participating in the Oct. 1, 2018 murder of Jaquan Campbell, 25, inside the College Point multiplex parking lot. According to law enforcement sources, the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving Campbell and the suspects at a nearby strip club earlier that morning. “In a mob-styled hit, the men accused in this indictment went after an entourage of four cars leaving a strip club in Queens last October,” Chief Assistant District Attorney John Ryan said on May 3. “This was a brutal and calculated killing. This kind of lawless gun violence will not be tolerated in our community . The defendants tried to flee justice — some fleeing the state — but they’ve all been apprehended and will be imprisoned as a result of their alleged actions.” Authorities said the trouble began early on the morning of Oct. 1, 2018 at Angels Strip Club, located at 32-17 College Point Blvd. in Flushing. Published reports indicated that Campbell had been involved in an altercation at the club before leaving with his girlfriend. At around 3:24 a.m. that morning, prosecutors said, Campbell and his girlfriend were inside a black Lexus being pursued by a black BMW, occupied by four men, three of whom were wearing masks. The BMW driver intentionally crashed into the Lexus at the multiplex parking lot, in the vicinity of Ulmer Street and the Whitestone Expressway. Law enforcement sources said that Campbell was able to drive a couple of blocks, then stopped to inspect the damage. The BMW then pulled up, and the four men jumped out of the vehicle. One of them pulled out a gun and started firing at Campbell near his car. More than 40 rounds in all were fired, according to Ryan. Campbell was hit multiple times in the chest and later died of his injuries. His girlfriend was uninjured. Following the gunfire, the four men abandoned their BMW and forced Campbell’s companion out of the Lexus. Then then hopped into the car and took off along Ulmer Street to the intersection of 120th Street and 26th Avenue, where they ditched the vehicle and fled. Officers from the 109th Precinct responded to the incident and launched an investigation with the NYPD Queens North Homicide Squad. Detectives picked up Palmer and Guiteau two weeks later on Oct. 14, while Lee was apprehended in Miami, Florida a week later. The indictment charges the three men with second-degree murder, first- and second-degree robbery, second-degree attempted murder, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and first-degree reckless endangerment. Palmer faces an additional charge of tampering with physical evidence. All three men remain held without bail and must return to court on May 20. They each face up to 25 years to life behind bars if convicted. Ryan added that a fourth man is currently in custody out of state, and his extradition back to Queens is pending. 109th precinct Angels Strip Club College Point Boulevard College Point Multiplex Daijan Palmer Darvin Guiteau Jaquan Campbell John Ryan Queens North Homicide Squad 16-year-old boy suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound near Queens Village high school: NYPD Cops searching for thief who shot and robbed a man in Corona	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1706
__label__cc	0.685102	0.314898	Top 17 free coding courses to check out - in Blog, Projects & Know-How, Qubiz Academy Only Chuck Norris can write code that optimizes itself. The rest of developers need online courses, articles and tutorials to learn new things and improve their skills. But the overwhelming number of choices can make anyone easily lose focus when trying to improve or pick up a new skill. So we did a little research and cherry-picked 17 of the most interesting coding courses, available online for free. Topics range from machine learning to Java to algorithms and logic, addressing beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Some of these coding courses are self-paced, others have started already, but don’t worry – you can still enroll and catch up. Here are our suggestions – ignore them at your own peril. Big Data, Cloud Computing, & CDN Emerging Technologies Provider: Yonsei University via Coursera About the course: “Cloud Computing enables us to easily use software as well as processing platforms and computing infrastructure (that are not equipped on our computers and smartphones) from any location through Internet services. Big Data provides us with new intelligence from massive data sets, which can help in situation/condition/status analysis and decision making. In addition, CDN is the best technology to provide information/contents to Internet users in the quickest and most efficient way. Therefore, the information/software/database/contents from Clouds and Big Data centers can be very effectively supported by CDNs. This is why these lectures are combined together in this course.” Internet of Things: Communication Technologies Provider: University of California, San Diego via Coursera About the course: “In this course, you will learn how VoIP systems like Skype work and implement your own app for voice calls and text messages. You will start by using the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for session management. Next, you will learn how voice codecs such as Adaptive Multi Rate (AMR) are used in 3G networks and use them for voice traffic in your app.” Register here Provider: Stanford University via Coursera About the course: “This course provides a broad introduction to machine learning, data mining, and statistical pattern recognition. The course will also draw from numerous case studies and applications, so that you’ll also learn how to apply learning algorithms to building smart robots (perception, control), text understanding (web search, anti-spam), computer vision, medical informatics, audio, database mining, and other areas.” Register here Object Oriented Programming in Java About the course: “Our goal is that by the end of this course each and every one of you feels empowered to create a Java program that’s more advanced than any you have created in the past and that is personally interesting to you. In achieving this goal you will also learn the fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming, how to leverage the power of existing libraries, how to build graphical user interfaces, and how to use some core algorithms for searching and sorting data.” Register here Advanced Data Structures in Java About the course: “In this course, you’ll learn about data structures, like graphs, that are fundamental for working with structured real world data. You will develop, implement, and analyze algorithms for working with this data to solve real world problems. In addition, as the programs you develop in this course become more complex.” Register here Introduction to Logic About the course: “This course is an introduction to Logic from a computational perspective. It shows how to encode information in the form of logical sentences; it shows how to reason with information in this form; and it provides an overview of logic technology and its applications.” Register here Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines Provider: Microsoft via edX About the course: “This computer science course focuses on using IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) virtual machines in Microsoft Azure for IaaS workloads, emphasizing basic configuration, planning, deployment and management tasks. You’ll learn how how to secure and make your virtual machines highly available and scalable.” Register here Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions Provider: MIT via edX About the course: “In this computer science course, you’ll apply what you already know about implementing solutions on Microsoft Azure to learn solution design skills. At the completion of this course, you will be able to identify tradeoffs and make decisions for designing public and hybrid cloud solutions.” Register here Advanced Software Construction in Java About the course: “This course will dig deeper into what makes for “good” code — safe from bugs, easy to understand, and ready for change. We will explore two paradigms for modern programming: (1) grammars, parsing, and recursive datatypes; and (2) concurrent programming with threads.” Register here C Programming – Statements and Logic Provider: Advance Learning via Alison About the course: “This free online computer programming course will be of great interest to all IT professionals who would like to learn more about the use of control flow when developing software using the C programming language, and to all learners who want to learn more about the procedures used to write effective software programs.” Register here C Programming – Using Pointers, Constants and Strings About the course: “This free online computer programming course covers topics such as using pointers for direct memory access and manipulation in C, changing the memory address contained within a pointer and introduces constants and string literals. You will learn why pointers contain memory addresses of multi-byte variables, and how to visualise RAM in a new way.” Register here Introduction to Cloud Computing Provider: Amazon Web Services via Alison About the course: “In the term ‘cloud computing’ the word ‘cloud’ is a metaphor for the Internet. By using cloud computing, you can gain access at any time through any device, via the Internet, to data and files which you have uploaded, or to software applications which you need to use for personal or professional use.” Register here Learn AngularJS 2: The Basics Provider: Lynda.com About the course: “Learn AngularJS 2, the “superheroic” JavaScript framework for building single-page mobile and web applications fast. Find out how to use AngularJS templates, create components, and work with events.” Register here C# Design Patterns About the course: “Learn how design patterns in C# can help you build better code quickly and resolve or prevent common design issues in code. Reynald Adolphe demonstrates how to implement patterns, including six Gang of Four patterns and two commonly used patterns in .Net., and he evaluates code relevant in real-world applications.” Register here C# Delegates, Events, and Lambdas About the course: “An in-depth exploration of delegates, events, and lambdas: C# elements for creating more efficient and flexible functions.” Register here PHP: Advanced Topics About the course: “Extend and expand your PHP coding skills by learning how to apply the more advanced parts of the server-side scripting language. Justin Yost demonstrates how to implement namespaces, extend interfaces, create your first Trait, and dive into object-oriented programming.” Register here MVC Frameworks for Building PHP Web Applications About the course: “Introduces the six most popular PHP frameworks—Zend, Symfony, CodeIgniter, CakePHP, Yii, and Laravel—and helps you make the right choice for your app development project.” Register here P.S. – If you know other great resources that should be added to the list, let us know in a comment below! Million ways to grow with us at Qubiz: Cristi’s story Qubiz was named the best workplace in Romania. Again!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1707
__label__wiki	0.635068	0.635068	After the Massacre 1 – Palestine and Israel A version of this was published at The Electronic Intifada artist Marc Rudin Hamas isn’t Hizbullah, and Gaza isn’t Lebanon. The resistance in Gaza – which includes leftist and nationalist as well as Islamist forces – doesn’t have mountains to fight in. It has no strategic depth. It doesn’t have Syria behind it to keep supply lines open; instead it has Mubarak’s goons and Israel’s wall. Lebanese civilians can flee north and east; the repeat-refugees of Gaza have no escape. The Lebanese have their farms, and supplies from outside; Gaza has been under total siege for years. What else? Hizbullah has remarkable discipline. It is surely the best-trained, best-organised army in the region, perhaps in the world (I’m not talking of weapons, but of men and women). Hamas, on the other hand, though it has made great strides, is still undisciplined. Crucially, Hizbullah has air-tight intelligence control in Lebanon, while Gaza contains collaborators like maggots in a corpse. But Hamas is still standing. On the rare occasions when Israel actually fought – rather than just called in air strikes – its soldiers reported “ferocious” resistance. Hamas withstood 22 days of the most barbaric bombing Zionism has yet stooped to, and did not surrender, and continues to fire rockets. Let’s put this in context. In 1947 and 48 Zionists drove out over 800, 000 Palestinians without too much trouble. In 1967 it took Israel six days to destroy the Egyptian, Syrian, and Jordanian armies, and to capture the West Bank, Gaza, the Golan Heights, and the Sinai Peninsula. In 1982 it took Israel a week to reach Beirut. That was Zionism’s last victory, if it was a victory. The long and bloody occupation of Lebanon gave birth to new forms of resistance. Where Arab states and armies had failed, popular resistance removed American and French forces from Beirut, and then steadily rolled back the Israelis. The first suicide bomber of the conflict was a Marxist woman of Christian background. The human bomb was a tactic to which Israeli troops had no answer. Hizbullah formed, and developed into the power that would drive Israel from almost all of Lebanon by 2000. In 2006 Israel returned, in an effort to finish the resistance once and for all. What happened was a historic turnaround: for five weeks Israeli troops bled in the border villages, and failed to move beyond them. For the first time, the hi-tech, first-world savagery of the Zionist army, supposedly the fourth strongest army in the world, was kept at bay. Israel of course killed far more civilians than Hizbullah did, and performed its usual rampage against civilian infrastructure, but in terms of the soldiers in battle, casualties were roughly equal. A lot of rubbish is talked, especially by Arab collaborators, about Hizbullah being an Iranian proxy. While Iran does, to its great honour, assist Hizbullah with weapons and funds, the Lebanese resistance is Lebanese, the creation of the villagers of the south and the families of the Dahiyyeh. It was the people themselves who turned Zionism back. One reason given for this latest massacre in Gaza (it’s by no means the first) was Israel’s desire to restore its deterrence after the 2006 debacle. Certainly the Arabs now know (as if they didn’t know before) that any whisper of resistance will be met by the most fanatical violence. Certainly Hamas and others will have to factor this into their tactical decisions. But in strategic terms the Israeli deterrent looks even shoddier than it did a month ago. The Arabs are no longer scared of Israel, whatever Israel throws at them. A psychological tipping point has been passed, and this, in the long term, counts for more than nuclear bombs. I have already written a little about the incredible devastation unleashed on Gaza. The siege continues, even as Western and Zionist officials grin and hug, and the people in Gaza are now facing starvation. I don’t intend to belittle this suffering, or to pretend to know the political ramifications it will eventually have for the resistance. Thus far, however, the suffering seems to have strengthened the resistance, as you would expect. The communities of south Lebanon and south Beirut, those which suffered most in 2006, have redoubled their loyalty to Hizbullah. Our friend who lost 42 family members in Aita ash-Shaab adores Shaikh Nasrallah with a burning passion. According to Angry Arab, ‘from a very reliable source in Beirut’, Hamas has lost only 5% of its military capacity. In Palestine, and throughout the Arab and Muslim worlds, Hamas and the resistance option it represents is immeasurably stronger. The ridiculous no-longer-president-of-anything Abbas, and the Dahlan gangs, are much weaker. It wasn’t Abbas but Khaled Misha’al who represented Palestine at the Doha summit. While the Abbas-Dahlan traitors arrested Hamas activists, and tried (and largely failed) to suppress solidarity demonstrations on the West Bank, the resistance was standing firm against Zionist terror. In solidarity with the resistance, the so-called ‘Arab-Israelis’ organised the biggest demonstrations in their history. There is no doubt to which nation these Palestinians belong, especially in the eyes of the main Israeli political parties – which sought to ban Arab parties from standing in the approaching elections on the grounds of ‘disloyalty’ to the apartheid state. What now? Enough nonsensical talk of peace processes. Peace might be nice, but it isn’t, and never has been, on the agenda. It is time to build a new PLO, as elected as possible, to represent all Palestinians, both Islamist and secular, from the lands stolen in 48, the lands stolen in 67, and outside. The PA should be abolished; and the Oslo/Road Map farce officially abandoned. Then Palestinians have to decide what their aims and strategies will be. I suggest that the two state solution is no solution, but I’ll write more about that at a later time. There is a huge amount of work to do. All Palestinians should agitate for the new organisation. Now Israel. This massacre was never about Hamas rockets. The rockets were a minimal, if growing, threat, and the rockets stopped during the ceasefire. Israel broke the ceasefire by entering Gaza and killing six people, and by besieging the prison territory. If Israel had wanted to stop rockets it could have stopped besieging Gaza. The real aim of the massacre was to destroy the will and political identity of the Palestinian people. Beyond that, Zionism intends to make of Gaza an international basket case, run by gangs, begging for aid from Europe. This is why over 50% of agricultural land in the prison territory was blasted beyond repair. The fact that a sheepish Jewish-Israeli public swallows the rockets propaganda, that even when a hundred caged Palestinians are killed for each Israeli, they still feel like the victim, that the Zionist leadership is only now beginning to realise, with shock and surprise, how much this massacre has turned world public opinion against them, points to a deep psychosis. Most Israeli Jews are mentally, morally and spiritually sick. It is to be hoped that one day they will find health. Until then, talk of peace with them is as absurd as talk of peace with the Nazi party or al-Qa’ida. Why the psychosis? One reason is their need to repress knowledge of the truth: that the land is not theirs, that they have stolen their homes from the people who now live in refugee camps in Gaza, Lebanon, Jordan and elsewhere. When the whining inhabitants of Sderot complain about the occasional projectile, they know somewhere in their dark hearts that the man who fired the projectile himself comes from Sderot, or more properly, from the bulldozed village upon which Sderot is built. The settlers and cleansers must shout ever louder of their victimhood and righteousness, precisely because they know their own guilt. This is the way white Americans used to behave, all of a righteous fury, when the remnants of the native tribes fired an occasional arrow their way. Another reason for the madness is the sad story of European Jewish history. The Holocaust, specifically. “The place of the non-Jew in the Jewish imagination is a complex affair growing out of generations of Jewish fear,” the Israeli writer Aharon Appelfeld told Philip Roth. The endless comparisons of Arab or Muslim leaders – Abdul Nasser, Arafat, Saddam Hussain, Ahmedinejad – to Hitler, and calling the victims of genocide genocidal, is not merely propaganda to dazzle the Western world. Many Israeli Jews actually believe this delusional nonsense, as a result of Holocaust trauma. Trauma freezes the psyche in the moment of pain; many Jews are frozen in the 1940s. Of course, most actual Holocaust survivors have died by now, and over half of Israel’s Jews are Arabs. But Zionist education creates new generations of Zionists by erasing distance from the Holocaust. It’s happening today! screams Israeli culture. The Arab is the German! The Muslim is the fascist! That impoverished refugee in his breezeblock hovel is a Gestapo man pointing to the gas chamber! European oppression of the Jews generated Jewish fear, and also Jewish envy of the Gentile. Zionists accuse anti-Zionist Jews of self-hatred, but it’s the other way round. In Israel’s early years, Aharon Appelfeld said, “ ‘Never again like sheep to the slaughter’ thundered from loudspeakers at every corner.” Not like sheep. Rather, like the slaughterer. We’ve gone wild, gone mad! they exult, overjoyed at their own violence, living the image of the fat-fisted anti-Semite. And Jewish anti-Semitism found in raped Palestine a newly externalised target: the Palestinians. The Palestinians are, after all, Semitic descendants of the ancient Israelites and Judeans. The Palestinian is religious, bound to tradition, obedient to dietary prohibitions, dark-eyed, bearded, heavily-nebbed. The Palestinian is, most of all, weak – the very picture of the ghetto Jew. The best part of it is that European Jews and European Gentiles could now agree on a target. This is how they ‘healed’ the wounds of the Holocaust, in a brotherhood of oppression directed at the filthy hook-nosed irrational Arab, whose women wear headscarves, who breed too much. According to opinion polls, over 90% of Israeli Jews supported the Gaza massacre. The Israelis are so convinced of their righteousness they can’t believe that anyone reasonable would consider them wrong, in anything. Zionist education has produced a generation which is not only wrong, but now profoundly irrational. What they’ve just done is like a man humiliated by a smaller man in a bar (Hizbullah, 2006) who goes out into the street and finds a small child to beat to a pulp. When he’s finished, he feels strong again. He can’t understand why passers-by give him funny looks (of course, none of them stop him). This is psychodrama, not strategy. It’s as insane as Abu Musab az-Zarqawi. And, in a very very sad and frightening way, it’s encouraging. Zionism is now in its insane age, its mind broken by its own insane contradictions, and it is slowly but surely dying. Posted in Islamism, Lebanon, Palestine, Resistance, Zionism Tagged with Aharon Appelfeld, Angry Arab - As'ad Abu Khalil, anti-Semitism, Gaza, Hamas, Hizbullah, Philip Roth Sectarian Rabble-Rousing » Gaza in the hangman’s noose: http://www.newislamicdirections.com/nid/notes/gaza_in_the_hangmans_rope/ Israeli tourists are disliked wherever they go, they are extremely arrogant. Boarding houses prefer to say that they are fully booked then let an Israeli stay. Israelis are taught to believe that they are superior to everyone else. Jews have no concept of hell- they believe that they will go to heaven. They are certainly delusional and mentally unbalanced people- the west have finally seen the true face of Zionist Israel- murderers and criminals. Thanks Farah. I’ve met many apolitical travellers who are full of stories of arrogant, racist Israeli travellers. Apparently their attitude to Arabs infects their attitude to Indiands, Thais, etc. But let’s not generalise too far. I’m planning to post something soon about the responses of Jews outside Israel to the massacre. This time there has been a real split in Jewish communities. A growing and increasingly vocal minority of Jews are cutting their links with Israel and Zionism, and condemning Zionism’s crimes. Leave a Reply to Farah Cancel reply	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1710
__label__wiki	0.677774	0.677774	Pure Fitbaw About Pure Fitbaw Scottish National Team Scots Abroad Scouting the Week Sectarianism in Scottish Football: It’s time to make a stand Nobody likes talking about it. It’s a horrible issue, one I even try to avoid on Twitter altogether because it opens up a can of worms you’ll struggle to close for quite a while after. Sometimes though, it’s hard not to want to speak up. Steve Clarke did so this week, but the points he was trying to make are at risk of being ignored and forgotten. We can’t allow that to happen. Whether anyone likes to admit it or not, sectarianism is still a massive problem in certain parts of Scottish Football. We cannot bury our heads in the sand any longer. When Clarke made his comments about the abuse he’d received and the problems facing Scottish society, much of the reaction was worrying. Many mocked him for attempting to “deflect” from the hammering Kilmarnock had received that evening, and the comments made about referees just before meant some interpreted it as a man desperately trying to take attention off of his team. Thankfully though, many saw the other side of it. They saw a man, angry and a bit bewildered, who appeared to have finally been pushed to the edge by behaviour that belongs in the dark ages. Another stick used to beat Clarke with was the fact similar comments weren’t made after their game against Celtic, in which Kris Boyd was the victim of sectarian abuse and coin-throwing. It is a fair question, and perhaps more condemnation was required from Clarke, but he has obviously harboured these feelings for decades now. The combination of his team losing an important game 5-0 and sectarian abuse being hurled at him appears to have tipped him over the edge. How we arrived here though isn’t important, and we cannot let whataboutery once again derail discussions that should’ve occurred long before now. Like many others, I’ve never been able to understand it. The normalisation and the acceptance of it. We watch every week, as televised games are routinely accompanied by a soundtrack of songs about murdering Catholics and glorifying terrorist groups. We watch as near 50,000 people bellow about being “up to their knees in f****n blood” without Sky or BT Sports even attempting to mute it. It’s all part of the spectacle. It is 2019, how in the hell is this still happening? “It’s just a song though, who cares?” is one of the worst arguments going, as if people can’t take offence to it because it rhymes. It falls into this weird justification for offensive singing of simply being banter, and a laugh. That doesn’t work. Abusing someone for their religion is no different to abusing someone for their race. You know where you’d be if you sung about wanting to kill black people on the streets? Rightly, in jail. It is truly staggering the amount of people that can’t seem to comprehend that. Thankfully, it’s at least highly unlikely the majority of those signing about a religious group harbour legitimate resentment towards them, we have made significant strides since the 80s in that regard. However, as said above, that still doesn’t make it alright. However deeply you might feel about it Is irrelevant, by joining in you’re damaging your club’s reputation whilst entertaining the actual bigots as a result. I’ve never particularly understood why it’s so hard to go to a game of football and, you know…just not be a bigot? There’s thousands like me that are capable of going to support their team and not throw religiously fuelled hatred at opposing fans, and that includes fans of the clubs constantly being dragged down by association. There are PLENTY of things for football fans in Scotland to have a go at each other for that don’t fall under bigotry. Why not just stick to that? You can have whatever opinions you want on the IRA, UVF etc, but is it really that difficult just to keep them at home? Everyone is welcome to free speech, but when you bring it into a football arena where there’s a reasonably high chance of it being a contentious issue, you’re not exercising any rights at that point, you’re just being a bit of an arse. There are quite obviously still issues deep-rooted in Scottish society that will take decades to rid ourselves of. Important discussions are required by the government about education and possible legislation. Before that though, our footballing authorities could be doing more. Whether that is fines, closure of stands, banning of supporters, or even more extreme than that, something finally needs done. Scottish Football has enough issues without presenting itself on the national stage as intolerant and backwards. Sectarianism isn’t normal, and no longer should it be treated as such. By Evan McFarlane (@EvanMcFarlane) Posted in: SPFL \| Tagged: #Kilmarnock, Rangers, SPFL, Steve Clark Published by evanmcf View all posts by evanmcf David Bates: The Ginger Ramos in 2. Bundesliga The King of Hearts: Steven Naismith holds all the cards in the Jambos season. Pure Fitbaw Posts The Love Hate Relationship That Rangers Are Missing Don’t Feed The Mainstream Media Trolls Dundee United’s Fluid Attack Is Not A One Man Show Watching Through A Periscope Search Pure Fitbaw Are you Pure Fitbaw?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1714
__label__cc	0.575489	0.424511	Tag Archives: Comprehensive Education Forum for Promoting 3-19 Comprehensive Education: Volume 55 Number 2 (2013) July 5, 2013 – 2:47 pm Posted in Critical Education, Education, Higher Education, Journals, Politics, Schools Tagged Caroline Benn, Clyde Chitty, Comprehensive Education, Comprehensive Schools, Education, Jane Martin, Michael Fielding, Tom Woodin Marxism Against Postmodernism in Educational Theory Just published online at: www.wwwords.co.uk/forum/content/pdfs/55/issue55_2.asp FORUM: for promoting 3-19 comprehensive education Volume 55 Number 2, 2013, ISSN 0963-8253 Co-operative Education for a New Age? Guest Editor: TOM WOODIN Tom Woodin & Michael Fielding. Editorial. Co-operative Education for a New Age? OPEN ACCESS Henry Tam. Cooperative Problem-Solving and Education Ruth Martin. Co-operative Problem-Solving at the RoyalDocksCommunitySchool Wendy Drewery. Restorative Justice Practice: cooperative problem-solving in New Zealand’s schools Anne Walker. Why Teach Cooperative Problem-Solving in Adult Education? Sarah Jones. Co-operation: the antidote to isolated misery Phil Arnold. Making Co-operative Ideas Work Gail Davidge. Some ‘get it’ more than others: cultivating a co-operative ethos in uncertain times Patrick Roach. Reasons to Co-operate: co-operative solutions for schools Nigel Todd. The Wallsend Owenites Keith Vernon. Co-operative Education and the State, c.1895-1935 Ander Delgado. Co-operatives, Democracy and Education: the Basque ikastolas in the 1960s and 1970s Clyde Chitty. Caroline DeCamp Benn and the Comprehensive Education Movement Jane Martin. Caroline DeCamp Benn and the Comprehensive Education Movement: the biographer’s tale John Bolt. A Better Future for our Schools Landmark Freedom of Information Victory for British Humanist Association OPEN ACCESS Unleashing Greatness: getting the best from an academised system (Academies Commission), reviewed by Clyde Chitty Access to the full texts of articles is restricted to those who have a Personal subscription, or those whose institution has a Library subscription. PERSONAL SUBSCRIPTION Subscription to the three printed 2013 issues (including online access to all available past issues) is available to private individuals at a cost of US$70.00 (approximately £46.00). If you wish to subscribe you may do so immediately at www.wwwords.co.uk/subscribeFORUM.asp LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION (campus-wide access) If you are working within an institution that maintains a library, please urge your Librarian to take out a Library subscription so we can provide full access throughout your institution. Detailed information for libraries can be found at www.symposium-books.co.uk/downloads/SYM-BOOKS-Rate-List-2013.pdf For all editorial matters, including articles offered for publication, please contact the Editor, Professor Clyde Chitty, 19 Beaconsfield Road, Bickley, BromleyBR1 2BL, United Kingdom (clydechitty379@btinternet.com). In the event of problems concerning a subscription, or difficulty in gaining access to the journal articles on the website, please contact the publishers at info@symposium-books.co.uk Cold Hands & Quarter Moon, ‘Stagnant’ at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLjxeHvvhJQ (live, at the Belle View pub, Bangor, north Wales); and at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkP_Mi5ideo (new remix, and new video, 2012) Posted in Academic Stuff, Critical Education, Education, Further Education, Higher Education, Journals, Schools, Youth Tagged Annabelle Dixon, Brian Simon, Clyde Chitty, Comprehensive Education, Education, Existentialism, Forum, Holly Linklater, Lani Florian, Martin Buber, Michael Armstrong, Patrick Yarker, Philosophy of Education, Sally Tomlinson, Schools, Terry Wrigley [Printed copies will be posted mid-April] Volume 55 Number 1 2013 ISSN 0963-8253 THIS WAY OUT: teachers and pupils escaping from fixed-ability thinking and practice Guest Editors: MARY JANE DRUMMOND & PATRICK YARKER Mary Jane Drummond & Patrick Yarker. Editorial. The Enduring Problem of Fixed Ability: but is a new conversation beginning? OPEN ACCESS Michael Armstrong. The Brian Simon Memorial Lecture 2012. Education as Reconstruction: another way of looking at primary education OPEN ACCESS Rachel Marks. ‘The Blue Table Means You Don’t Have a Clue’: the persistence of fixed-ability thinking and practices in primary mathematics in English schools Julian Stern. Surprise in Schools: Martin Buber and dialogic schooling Terry Wrigley. Beyond ‘Ability’: some European alternatives Gwen Tressider & Anne Watson. The Possibilities and Difficulties of Teaching Secondary Mathematics in All-attainment Groups Holly Linklater. Teaching and the Individuality of Everybody Lani Florian. Preparing Teachers to Work with Everybody: a curricular approach to the reform of teacher education John Cornwall. What Makes an Inclusive Teacher? Can Fish Climb Trees? Mapping the European Agency Profile of Inclusive Teachers to the English System Annabelle Dixon. Differentiation, Resistance and Courage: at work in the infant school Mary Jane Drummond & Susan Hart, with Mandy Swann. An Alternative Approach to School Development: the children are the evidence, pages 121-132 Sally Tomlinson. From Defective Loafers to Ignorant Yobs: low attainers in a global knowledge economy Jo Boaler. Ability and Mathematics: the mindset revolution that is reshaping education Patrick Yarker. ‘Can I have me on here?’: ‘ability’ and the language of pupil-progress Amy Milik & Mark Boylan. Valuing Choice as an Alternative to Fixed-ability Thinking and Teaching in Primary Mathematics Index for Inclusion: developing learning and participation in schools (Tony Booth & Mel Ainscow), and Education, Education, Education: reforming England’s schools (Andrew Adonis), reviewed by Clyde Chitty For all editorial matters, including articles offered for publication, please contact the Editor, Professor Clyde Chitty, 19 Beaconsfield Road, Bickley, Bromley BR1 2BL, United Kingdom (clydechitty379@btinternet.com). November 16, 2012 – 9:27 pm Posted in Childhood, Critical and Radical Pedagogy, Critical Education, Critical Education Policy Studies, Education, Education Cuts, Education Privatisation, Higher Education, Journals, Marxism and Education, Philosophy of Education, Schools Tagged Childhood, Clyde Chitty, Colin Richards, Comprehensive Education, Comprehensive Schools, Curriculum, Diane Ravitch, Education, Forum, Forum for Promoting 3-19 Comprehensive Education, Jane Martin, John Morgan, Jon Berry, Marxism and Education, Michael Fielding, National Curriculum, Neoliberalism and Education, Open Access, Radical education, Robin Alexander, Schools Education Crisis Just published online at: http://www.wwwords.co.uk/forum/content/pdfs/54/issue54_3.asp [Printed copies will be posted mid-December] Michael Fielding. Editorial OPEN ACCESS Peter Moss. Readiness, Partnership, a Meeting Place? 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The Decorated School: past potency and present patronage REVIEW SYMPOSIUM Creating Learning Without Limits (Mandy Swann, Alison Peacock, Susan Hart & Mary Jane Drummond), introduced by Clyde Chitty, reviewed by Tony Booth and Colin Richards The Death and Life of the Great American School System: how testing and choice are undermining education (Diane Ravitch), reviewed by Clyde Chitty Changing Schools: alternative ways to make a world of difference (Terry Wrigley, Pat Thomson & Bob Lingard, Eds), reviewed by Michael Fielding LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION (campus-wide access) If you are working within an institution that maintains a library, please urge your Librarian to take out a Library subscription so we can provide full access throughout your institution. 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In his lecture Michael will argue that the apparently triumphant standards agenda fails to recognise or to promote children’s distinctive powers of thought and action and is a betrayal of their intellectual needs and interests. He calls for a radically alternative approach to primary education, founded on the centrality of the imagination and he demonstrates the creativity that lies at the heart of learning by means of an extended example of one six-year-old child’s entry into the world of literature. Michael began his long teaching career at Wandsworth Comprehensive School, London, in 1959. From 1964 to 1970 he was a research officer, first at the Institute of Community Studies, where he worked with Michael Young, with whom he wrote New Look at Comprehensive Schools (1964), and later at the Nuffield Foundation Resources for Learning Project, directed by Tim McMullen. He returned to the classroom in 1970 as a teacher at the radical Leicestershire Upper School, Countesthorpe College. In 1976 he left Countesthorpe in order to carry out research and to teach at Sherard Primary School in Melton Mowbray. During this time he wrote his first book, Closely Observed Children: the diary of a primary classroom. In 1981 he became headteacher of Harwell Primary School in Oxfordshire, where he remained until his retirement in 1999. Since 1986 he has also taught each summer on the MA summer programme of the Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College, Vermont, USA, as a visiting Professor of English. Since his retirement from Harwell in 1999 he has continued to write, lecture and carry out research into children’s learning, both in England and in the USA where he still teaches every summer. His second book, Children Writing Stories was published in 2006 and a collection of essays entitled What Children Know: essays on children’s literary and visual art, came out in 2011. Michael joined the Editorial Board of FORUM: for promoting 3-19 comprehensive education (www.wwwords.co.uk/FORUM) in 1964 and has been Chairperson of the Editorial Board since 1994. An A4 ‘poster’ can be downloaded here. Fixed Ability Thinking – Call for Papers Posted in Academic Stuff, Call for Papers, Critical Education, Education, Philosophy of Education Tagged Call for Papers, Clyde Chitty, Comprehensive Education, Critical Education, Determinism, Education, Education Call for Papers, Fixed Ability Thinking, Forum, Learning, Philosophy of Education, Teaching CALL FOR PAPERS for a Special issue of FORUM: for promoting 3-19 comprehensive education ‘Fixed Ability’ Thinking, and Ability-based Practices in English Schools’ This Special Issue of FORUM (www.wwwords.co.uk/FORUM) will re-examine the enduring problem of ‘fixed-ability’ thinking, and ability-based practices in English schools. FORUM board members are increasingly concerned about the way the language of ‘ability’ pervades current thinking about teaching and learning, and the proliferation of divisive approaches to curriculum, assessment and the grouping of children and young people. It is time to revisit and strengthen our professional understanding of the deep and lasting educational damage caused by ‘fixed-ability’ thinking and practices. We invite readers to contribute compelling accounts of alternative approaches to teaching and learning, free from determinist assumptions about ‘ability’ and from the belief that there are knowable and predictable limits to each child’s learning capacity. We hope to publish this Special Issue as the first number of 2013, so ask that all final contributions (3000-6000 words) be received no later than 14 December 2012. 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Forum for Promoting 3-19 Comprehensive Education – Volume 54 No.1 (2012) March 30, 2012 – 11:59 am Posted in Crisis, Critical and Radical Pedagogy, Critical Education, Critical Education Policy Studies, Education, Education Activism, Education Cuts, Education Privatisation, Further Education, Higher Education, Journals, Marxism and Education, Privatisation, Schools Tagged Clyde Chitty, Colleges, Comprehensive Education, Comprehensive Schools, Crisis and Education, Crisis in Education, Critical Education, Derek Gillard, Education, Education Crisis, Education Privatisation, Forum, Forum for Promoting 3-19 Comprehensive Education, Higher Education, Katherine Birbalsingh, Melissa Benn, Michael Gove, Neoliberalism and Education, Patrick Yarker, Paul Dash, Privatisation, Privatisation of Education, Richard Hatcher, Schools, Stephen Ball, Tim Brighouse, To Miss with Love, Universities WHAT IS THE WAY FORWARD? FORUM FOR PROMOTING 3-19 COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION – VOLUME 54 NO.1 2012 Just published online at http://www.wwwords.co.uk/forum/content/pdfs/54/issue54_1.asp WHAT IS THE WAY FORWARD? Clyde Chitty. Editorial. What is the Way Forward? Caught in the (Education) Act: tackling Michael Gove’s education revolution. Report on 19th November 2011 Conference Clyde Chitty. A Divided Education System Melissa Benn. Putting the Alternative Case: a twenty-first-century vision forEngland’s schools Stephen Ball. Show Me the Money! Neoliberalism at Work in Education Richard Hatcher. Gove’s Offensive and the Failure of Labour’s Response Terry Parkin. Do We Need a Middle Tier in Education? Bernard Barker.ComprehensiveSchools and the Future Tim Brighouse. Decline and Fall: are state schools and universities on the point of collapse? Susan Hallam. Streaming and Setting in UK Primary Schools: evidence from the Millennium Cohort Study Brian Matthews. The Labour Party and the Need for Change: values, education and emotional literacy/intelligence Clive Griggs. Privatisation in Education: further reflections Lottie Hoare. Margaret Miles: the educational journey of a comprehensive school campaigner Paul Dash.SecondaryModernSchool Education: an essay in subjugation and repression Paul Pettinger. The Evidence Base on the Effects of Policy and Practice in Faith Schools Theo Creber. The Intersection of Community, Culture and Learning Processes within the Setting of a Chinese Complementary School School Wars: the battle for Britain’s education (Melissa Benn), reviewed by Clive Griggs, Bernard Barker and Derek Gillard Assessing Children’s Learning (Mary Jane Drummond), reviewed by Michael Armstrong Education for the Inevitable: schooling when the oil runs out (Michael Bassey) reviewed by Colin Richards Politics and the Primary Teacher (Peter Cunningham), reviewed by Derek Gillard To Miss With Love (Katharine Birbalsingh), reviewed by Patrick Yarker LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION (campus-wide access). If you are working within an institution that maintains a library, please urge your Librarian to take out a Library subscription so we can provide full access throughout your institution. 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Editorial. A Comprehensive Curriculum: reaffirmation and renewal Clyde Chitty. A Massive Power Grab from Local Communities: the real significance of the 2010 White Paper and the 2011 Education Bill John Elliott. The Seesaw Curriculum: it’s time that curriculum policy matured Tony Booth. Curricula for the Common School: what shall we tell our children? Mike Davies. Curriculum Lost: a festival of errors Michael Armstrong. Introductory remarks to Robin Alexander’s Brian Simon Memorial Lecture Robin Alexander. Legacies, Policies and Prospects: one year on from the Cambridge Primary Review OPEN [FREE] ACCESS Gareth Pimley. Curriculum Autonomy through Curriculum Expertise Michael Armstrong. Time and Narrative at Eight Years Old: an essay in interpretation John Morgan. What is Radical in School Geography Today? Alasdair Smith. Big Society? Better History? Or Same Old Nonsense? Drawing the Battle Lines for the Future of School History Anne Watson. 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From Alasdair Smith at the Anti Academies Alliance AAA website at: http://www.antiacademies.org.uk The new Tory / Lib Dem government has already announced that we will see Swedish style ‘Free Schools’ being opened. They also intend to rush through legislation to allow ‘outstanding’ schools to become Academies. The Swedish ‘Free Schools’ have recently received a lot of criticism. Swedish Trade unions, politicians and even the Swedish National Agency for Education have warned that we there are serious problems with the ‘Free School’ model. It’s not too late for Liberal Democrat members and MPs to demand that these proposals are abandoned. In every city and town we need to start to prepare to resist these proposals. No privatisation, No cuts: Defend Comprehensive Education! New Anti Academies Alliance briefing on Swedish style ‘Free’ Schools: https://sites.google.com/a/antiacademies.org.uk/aaa/Home/international/sweden/thecaseagainstswedishstylefreeschools Recent news articles on Swedish ‘Free’ schools, and the myth that they are successful: https://sites.google.com/a/antiacademies.org.uk/aaa/Home/parliament/thecaseagainstfreeschools An Appeal to Liberal Democrats The following Appeal has been circulated to Liberal Democrat MPs, councillors and activists. At your Spring Conference in 2009 you passed a motion which stated you would “restore strategic Local Authority oversight and commissioning” of Academies. The Anti Academies Alliance welcomed this decision. It made your party the only party that recognised a key problem with Academies; that they are schools that are outside of local democratic control. In our questionnaire to election candidates many of your candidates replied repeating this pledge. As the discussions about the formation of a future government proceed, we appeal to you to stand by this pledge, and to take this historic opportunity to halt the academy programme and the break up of our comprehenisive education system. It is also important that the Tories’ plans for further privatisation & deregulation are thwarted. Michael Gove’s plans for “new” schools along the lines of the ‘Swedish model’ must be shelved. We urge every Lib Dem to contact their leadership to demand that a progressive education policy is not squandered in any coalition deal. Alasdair Smith, National Secretary, Anti Academies Alliance ‘Free’ Schools – a “disaster for standards” This was the comment made by Nick Clegg, just a week before becoming Deputy Prime Minister: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/10110791.stm Biggest academy sponsor hit by fresh Ofsted ‘failure’ The country’s biggest academy sponsor has been plunged into fresh turmoil after it emerged that another of its schools has been judged “inadequate” by Ofsted. Stockport Academy, sponsored by the United Learning Trust (ULT), has been told that it needs “significant improvement” to address poor standards. It is the third ULT academy to be described as inadequate by inspectors in less than a year and is the latest in a line of significant setbacks for the sponsor. http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6043677 Education Bill within weeks as Tories dig in The move opens the door for a raft of new schools to be set up by parent groups, charities and local businesses as well as existing school providers, a policy not backed by the Liberal Democrats before the election. Legislation later this month will give all schools ranked outstanding by Ofsted the right to step out of local authority control immediately and become academies. Heads warn National Challenge schools face job losses and budget cuts England’s worst performing schools – those categorised under the National Challenge – face redundancies and budget crises from next spring, heads and unions have warned. 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__label__wiki	0.670817	0.670817	Progress in Orthodontics The mechanical behavior of as received and retrieved nickel titanium orthodontic archwires Luca Lombardo1, Giorgia Toni1, Valentina Mazzanti2, Francesco Mollica2, Giorgio Alfredo Spedicato1 & Giuseppe Siciliani1 Progress in Orthodontics volume 20, Article number: 1 (2019) Cite this article The aim of this study is to investigate and compare the characteristics of as received and retrieved NiTi archwires at a constant temperature by plotting their load/deflection graphs and quantifying three parameters describing the discharge plateau phase. Two hundred four NiTi archwires, traditional and heat-activated, of various cross sections, were obtained from 5 different manufacturers. Specimens prepared from the selected wires were subjected to a three-point bending test where 92 were retrieved through an in vivo retrieval protocol (crowding group C1 and group C2), 56 went through an in vitro retrieval protocol, and 56 were as received. The in vitro retrieval protocol was performed by a gear motor connected to a stainless steel support that performed fatigue cycles to the bent wires in artificial saliva. The load/deflection graphs of as received and retrieved wires were described through three parameters and the results were analyzed with classification and regression trees (CART) and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Statistically significant differences between as received and retrieved wires were found only for the parameter plateau slope which represents the constancy of force expressed by the wire. The aging of NiTi archwires influences the force constancy expressed. The behavior of the wires changes depending on the size, brand, and type of retrieval protocol. In terms of performance, the poorest is represented by all wires retrieved in vitro and in vivo group C2 (moderate to severe crowding). The use of nickel titanium archwires as an initial wire in the leveling and alignment stages of treatment has increased significantly since their introduction in the 1970s [1]. Their use is due to their properties of shape memory and superelasticity [2]. Both these effects are related to the ability of NiTi archwire to easily transform to and from a martensitic phase. Transformation can occur by means of stress or temperature changes [3]. The NiTi mechanical properties have facilitated their clinical use and the low load deflection ratio for this alloy, over a wide range of deformation, has contributed to the establishment of long intervals between appointments and the reduction of the required screening visits. It has been recently demonstrated, though, that temperature does affect permanently the NiTi mechanical behavior [4]. Although much research has focused on the study of the mechanical properties, there is a scarcity of information on in vivo aged orthodontic wires mechanical properties [5, 6]. The majority of the few published reports analyzing in vivo aged wires has focused on the study of corrosion resistance and surface morphology [5, 7]. Two hundred four types of NiTi archwires were tested, of which 94 were classed as traditional NiTi and 110 as heat-activated wires. The wires were circular and rectangular in cross section and had a diameter of 0.014, 0.016, and 0.019X0.025 in. The archwires were provided by Dentaurum (Ispringen, Germany), Forestadent (St Louis, MO), Ormco (Orange, Calif), G&H (Franklin, Ind), and American Orthodontics (Sheboygan, Wis) as summarized in Table 1. The wires were divided in three groups: the IN VIVO group, wires retrieved from patients treated at the Orthodontic Clinic, Orthodontic School of Ferrara, University of Ferrara, Italy and collected during regular recall visits; the IN VITRO group, wires retrieved in the laboratory of the engineer department at the University of Ferrara; and the AS RECEIVED group, wires as sent by the companies. Table 1 Orthodontic wires tested In vivo aging In vivo group included 92 wires: 42 traditional and 50 heat-activated wires. The wires were retrieved during the regular treatment visits of patients selected with the following criteria: (1) both sexes in the age group 10–50; (2) no history of diabetes mellitus DM and/or infective chronic diseases; (3) no history of orthodontic treatments; (4) with mild crowding C1 or medium/severe crowding C2, according to Little’s index [8]; and (5) for who it was planned a non-self-ligating technique treatment with 0.022 Praxis SFP Lancer and 0.010 stainless steel ligature. In C1 patients were retrieved 0.016 and 0.019X0.025 cross-section wires, in C2 patients were also retrieved the 0.014 cross-section wires. Each wire was placed intraorally for a period of 1 month. One graduate student was instructed to monitor all NiTi archwires insertion and retrieval appointments by means of a retrieval protocol: (a) name of patient; (b) date of archwire placement; (c) archwire brand, cross section, and dental arch of insertion; and (d) date of archwire removal. In vitro aging In vitro group included 26 traditional and 30 heat-activated archwires. Three samples from each type of archwire of 5.5 cm lengths were obtained. For oral simulation, a stainless steel base (Fig. 1) with a mobile central part was connected to a gear motor (60 W power and 56 cycles per minute/1 Hz). On the base were bonded ten rows of brackets using metal glue. Each row contained five Edgewise Sinterline (Lancer, Italy) incisors, canines, and bicuspids brackets of 0.022-in slot size, which were positioned at the same line with their long axis parallel and the canine brackets glued on the mobile part of the base. The wires specimens were held on brackets by using 0.010 stainless steel ligatures. The base was placed in a plastic container filled with distilled water and artificial saliva (Biotene Oral Balance®) kept at a constant temperature of 37 °C [9,10,11] maintained with the aid of a heating pump (Julabo) placed in a separate water bath connected to the first by an hydraulic circuit (Fig. 2). Water temperature was controlled by means of a thermocouple (Tekkal T8303, Tekkal, Milan, Italy) submerged in the first bath and was monitored continuously by the same operator responsible for performing the aging test. Turning on the gear motor, the mobile part of the base moved deflecting each wires of 4 mm and then was returned to its horizontal starting point for a total of 100,000 cycles [12, 13]. Stainless steel support Aging machine composed by the gear motor, the stainless steel support, water and saliva baths, and the heating pump Three-point bending test Tests were performed on three samples of 5.5 cm lengths obtained by each archwire of the three conditions: retrieved in vivo, retrieved in vitro, and as received. They were tested in a three-point bending experiment [14,15,16]. To evaluate the samples under conditions similar to the final operating one, they were mounted in four non self-ligating brackets (0.022 Edgewise standard, Lancer) using 0.010 stainless steel ligatures to bend the wires to the brackets [9, 17]. The brackets were glues to an acrylic resin base [18] (Fig. 3) in such a way to create a 14-mm span between the internal sides of two adjacent brackets [19]. The resin base was, in turn, placed in a Plexiglas bath filled with distilled water and artificial saliva (Biotene Oral Balance®) kept at a constant temperature of 37 °C. The temperature of 37 °C was maintained with the aid of a heating pump (Julabo, Julabo Labortechnik Gmbh, Seelbach, Germany) placed in a separate bath connected to the first one by a hydraulic circuit. Temperature was controlled by means of a thermocouple (Tekkal T8303, Tekkal, Milan, Italy) submerged in the test bath and was monitored continuously by the same operator responsible for performing the mechanical tests. The force applied was regulated by means of an Instron 4467 dynamometer (Instron, Norwood, Mass) connected to a 100-N load cell. A metal blade, with a curvature range of 1 mm at its extremity, was fixed to the load cell to deflect the archwires. Each wire was deflected 4 mm [4, 9], at a deflection speed of 1 mm/min, and then was returned to its horizontal starting point at the same speed. Mounted archwire on the acrylic resin base Data were gathered by means of a personal computer connected to the measuring device and were processed using Labview 8.5 (National Instruments Corporation, Austin, Texas). Data thereby collected were presented in spreadsheet form using Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Wash) and then used to plot a graph for each test, showing deflection of the test strip on the x-axis and the force exerted on the y-axis. Each curve thereby obtained represented the initial loading phase, of no particular clinical relevance, and the discharge phase, which indicates the entity of the force exerted on the teeth during orthodontic treatment. A sole operator subjectively identified and isolated on each graph the discharge plateau. We then characterized the behavior of the archwires in the plateau phase [4, 9] by measuring three parameters: average plateau force, plateau length, and plateau slope. The plateau length indicated the extension of the displacement range in which the force may be considered approximately constant. The average force was given by the arithmetic average of the force values pertaining to the discharge phase. The effective slope is a measure of the degree of plateau flatness; therefore, the closer was to zero, the more constant was the force [4, 9]. A load/deflection curve was obtained for each of the samples of each type of wire tested and the values yielded by the samples for each of the parameters considered were calculated [4, 9]. Statistical analysis of the data was performed with the classification and regression trees (CART) using the implementation provided by the party R package. The CART is a statistical method belonging to the Data Mining family, frequently used when there are many variables to relate with respect to a depended one. It shows recursive splits that hierarchically explain the dependency relationship partitioning data into splits determined by the level of available predictors that recursively better explain the relationship between dependent and independent variables, which can be either numeric or categorical. It allows to easily uncover independent variables’ interaction as well as the hierarchy between variables. Its output, a set of if-then rules, can be also expressed graphically displaying a “tree” of variables’ dependency. Splits are determined using non-parametric statistical tests (“permutation tests” as better detailed in the cited material) for which p values are reported. The used technique does not rely on parametric assumptions (as the ANOVA’s normality one) and this is one of the reasons for which a retrospective sample size assessment is not available. The analysis related the variables plateau force, length, and slope with the factors type of wires (traditional and heat activated), size of the wires, brands, and conditions (wires retrieved in vivo, retrieved in vitro and as received). The CART, in the package party [20] of the statistical software R [21], was used to relate all the data bc of the great number of factors. Finally, inter-rater reliability has been assessed performing three replicates of the same measure and calculating the ICC statistic [22]. The analysis was focused on differences in the parameters examined between as received and retrieved NiTi archwires (Tables 2 and 3). Table 2 The mean values yielded by as received and retrieved traditional orthodontic wires Table 3 The mean values yielded by as received and retrieved heat-activated orthodontic wires Plateau force For all the brands, with some exceptions, the force becomes greater with the increase of the wire size. A diminish of force was registered in the heat-activated wires when compared to the traditional ones, also with some exceptions. This trend is followed by as received, retrieved in vitro, and in vivo wires. These differences in size and type of wire, though, were not statistically significant. The ICC statistic for intra-rater reliability is 0.98. Plateau length The plateau length increases with the increase of the wire size: the shortest plateaus were represented by 0.014 wires, where the longest plateaus were represented by 0.019X0.025 wires, with few exceptions. This trend is shared by all the three different conditions: as received, retrieved in vitro, and in vivo wires. These differences, though, were not statistically significant. The ICC statistic for intra-rater reliability is 0.65. Plateau slope The plateau slope is higher in 0.019X0.025 wires compared to the other two wire sizes tested, with some exceptions. This trend is followed by all the wires, even if it was registered a higher variability of the data in the in vitro retrieved wires and in vivo retrieved moderate/severe group (C2) wires. The differences registered in slope were statistically significant. The ICC statistic for intra-rater reliability is 0.81. Orthodontic materials in the oral cavity might not perform identically to their as received or in vitro aged counterparts, and their properties might deviate from those specified by the manufacturer [5, 6]. Nakano et al. [19] showed that different brands of NiTi alloy wires of the same size varied widely in the force levels they exerted. During orthodontic treatment, occlusal contact between the dental arches, swallowing, and chewing result in forces that are transferred to the archwires. Repeated occlusal contact combined with tooth mobility, which occurs during alignment, might compromised the performance and the efficiency of the deflected archwire [13]. There is a scarcity of published researches on in vivo aged orthodontic wires mechanical properties [5, 6]. In vitro-retrieved protocol can be static or dynamic [13]. In this study, we built an in vitro-retrieved dynamic protocol in order to recreate a situation the closest possible to clinical conditions. The dynamic protocol was performed by an aging machine completely designed by the Engineering Department and the Orthodontic Department of the University of Ferrara. The aging machine simulates a patient’s archwire under deflection and subjected to intermittent occlusal contact. It represents 7 weeks (100,000 cycles) [13] of in vivo behavior, approximately the recall time to check the progress of tooth alignment. The wires were retrieved in vitro at 37 °C, which represents the intraoral temperature, in artificial saliva [19, 23, 24]. The same condition was maintained for the three-point bending test. It was chosen to deflect the wires 4 mm because it was found that with a small deflection (0.5 mm), there was no SIM (martensitic transformation induced by stress), instead at greater deformations a superelastic behavior was exhibited by the wires. The three-point bending test was used to test the mechanical behavior of the wires as received, retrieved in vitro, and retrieved in vivo. Only data from the unloading portion of the load-deflection curve were reported because these are the forces actually distributed to the teeth by orthodontic wires during treatment (working forces). NiTi wires mechanical behavior The force plateau is influenced by all the factors analyzed in this study except for the condition. The force expressed depends on the type of wire: heat-activated wires tend to impart less force than traditional NiTi archwires. In addition, greater force is shown by increasing the size of wires, as previously demonstrated by Lombardo et al. [9]. Our study revealed that the force depends even on wires brands. It was registered a reduce force for 0.014 and 0.016 heat-activated wires of the brands Dentaurum, Forestadent, and G&H. Same result was reported in Lombardo et al.’s [9] study. The plateau length is influenced only by the size wire factor; the condition does not influence the plateau length. The 0.019X0.025 wires showed the highest plateau length when compared to the sizes 0.014 and 0.016. Lombardo et al. [9] analyzed only round as received archwires so it was not possible to compare this data. The force and length plateau parameters could be compared to Lombardo et al.’s [9] mechanical behavior wires results because it is the only study in literature to analyze these parameters and the force and length were shown, by this study, to not being influenced by the condition. The plateau slope is the only parameter to be influenced by the condition. The plateau slope expresses the capacity of an archwire to exert more constant forces with increasing displacement [4, 9]. This means that the condition can modify the performance of the wire in term of dental movement. The 0.019X0.025 wire retrieved in vivo C1 and as received showed a lower slope when compared to the other conditions. Same behavior was registered for the traditional 0.014 and 0.016 wires of three brands and both traditional and heat-activated 0.014 and 0.016 wires of two brands. Our study is in accordance with Zinelis et al. [25] that demonstrated no increase in the hardness of the intraorally exposed specimens when compared to the as received. Moreover, it shows that wires do not improve their performance with the increase of the deflection in fact retrieved in vivo C2 wires showed a worse performance in term of mechanical behavior. The clinician will then modify on the everyday practice the patient recall during the orthodontic treatment depending on the crowding, brand, and size of the wire chosen. The in vitro retrieval protocol was designed in order to retrieve archwires by cycles of deflections at a constant temperature. Further researches should outline a protocol that will retrieve wires through a deflecting and thermocycling regimen. It was demonstrated that thermocycling regimen comprising a minimum of 500 cycles in water between 5° and 55 °C is an appropriate artificial aging test [26]. Although the deflection chosen, 4 mm, represents partially the great variability of in vivo dental crowding. Four millimeter is considered a norm deflection in the oral environment [13]. In further studies, it could be interesting to design an aging machine for each in vivo crowding groups (C1 and C2), changing the deflection. All NiTi wires tested, as received and retrieved, showed a mechanic behavioral change only for the parameter slope (force constancy). The condition affects only the force constancy but does not affect the force expressed by the NiTi wires and the displacement range in which the force is constant. The wires 0.019X0.025 as received and in vivo retrieved light crowding group (C1) expressed a more constant force. The wires 0.014 and 0.016 traditional as received and in vivo retrieved C1 of three brands registered a higher constant force. The wires 0.014 and 0.016, traditional and heat-activated, as received, and in vivo retrieved C1 of two brands showed a greater force constancy. Berzins DW, Roberts HW. Phase transformation changes in thermocycled nickel-titanium orthodontic wires. Dent Mater. 2010;26:666–74. Brantley WA, Eliades T. Orthodontic materials scientific and clinical aspects. New York: Thieme; 2001. Meling TR, Ødegaard J. 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No funding was received. All the data are available. Postgraduate School of Orthodontics, University of Ferrara, Via Borsari, 46, 44121, Ferrara, Italy Luca Lombardo , Giorgia Toni , Giorgio Alfredo Spedicato & Giuseppe Siciliani Department of Engineering, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy Valentina Mazzanti & Francesco Mollica Search for Luca Lombardo in: Search for Giorgia Toni in: Search for Valentina Mazzanti in: Search for Francesco Mollica in: Search for Giorgio Alfredo Spedicato in: Search for Giuseppe Siciliani in: LL and GT study design and mechanical tests. VM and FM data collection and revision. GS statistical analysis. GS study design and text revision. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Correspondence to Luca Lombardo. Ethics approval was released by the ethics committee of the Postgraduate school of orthodontics of Ferrara University. No patient images or videos are reported in the article. Open Access This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license, and indicate if changes were made. Lombardo, L., Toni, G., Mazzanti, V. et al. The mechanical behavior of as received and retrieved nickel titanium orthodontic archwires. Prog Orthod. 20, 1 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40510-018-0251-z DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40510-018-0251-z Retrieved NiTi archwire Mechanical behavior	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1725
__label__wiki	0.52596	0.52596	Joe Gibbs Racing MX Announces 2020 Rider Lineup Monday, November 11, 2019 \| 1:30 PM JGRMX Announces 2020 Lineup JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing is excited to announce riders for 2020. New to the JGR Suzuki squad in the 450 class is 450SX Rookie of the Year, Joey Savatgy. Alex Martin also returns to represent the 250 class on his RM-Z250. Savatgy joins JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing for the 2020 season. JGRMX Savatgy joins JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing for the 2020 season and will debut on the RM-Z450. Savatgy, who is no stranger to winning on the Suzuki brand, having racked up multiple championships coming up through the ranks in Suzuki’s Amateur Racing Program, will be a great asset to the team as he brings proven talent, speed, and versatility to the track. During the 2019 AMA Supercross season, Savatgy earned the 450SX Rookie of the Year award and ended the series with five top-five finishes. In a delayed start to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, Savatgy earned four top-10 finishes along with one top-five result. With 12 professional career wins to his name, Savatgy has proven he has what it takes to be up front on the RM-Z450. Martin returns to the team for a second season following a solid 2019 campaign. JGRMX Martin, a Millville, Minnesota, native returns to JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki on his RM-Z250. As one of the most consistent riders in the 250 Class of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship the past few years, Martin made the move to the RM-Z250 last season and remained a fixture inside the top 10. His summer was highlighted by a runner-up finish at his home race at the Spring Creek National and a sixth-place finish in the final standings. A-Mart is eager to build upon those strong results and continue his successful career on Suzuki. “We are looking forward to the upcoming season with Joey and Alex,” said Jeremy Albrecht, JGRMX Team Manager. “Joey has achieved very good results over the past few years, and I expect him to have a break-out year in 2020. He impressed us in every test session on the RM-Z450, and he is extremely motivated. Alex returns for his second season with the squad, and I couldn’t be happier. A-Mart made big gains in supercross this past season and scored multiple outdoor podium finishes, so it will be fun to share in his progress.” “I’m looking forward to watching the JGR Suzuki team go to battle with Joey and Alex representing the RM Army,” added Chris Wheeler, Suzuki’s SX/MX Manager. “Joey was very impressive in his rookie 450 season. With a year under his belt and armed with the JGR-tuned RM-Z450, we look to see him regularly competing for podiums and race wins. Alex and the team made a lot of progress with his bike settings last season so I fully expect to see him consistently putting that RM-Z250 on the box, both indoors and out.”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1727
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__label__cc	0.71438	0.28562	A non-parametric Bayesian alternative to spike sorting Wood, F., Black, M. J. J. Neuroscience Methods, 173(1):1–12, August 2008 (article) The analysis of extra-cellular neural recordings typically begins with careful spike sorting and all analysis of the data then rests on the correctness of the resulting spike trains. In many situations this is unproblematic as experimental and spike sorting procedures often focus on well isolated units. There is evidence in the literature, however, that errors in spike sorting can occur even with carefully collected and selected data. Additionally, chronically implanted electrodes and arrays with fixed electrodes cannot be easily adjusted to provide well isolated units. In these situations, multiple units may be recorded and the assignment of waveforms to units may be ambiguous. At the same time, analysis of such data may be both scientifically important and clinically relevant. In this paper we address this issue using a novel probabilistic model that accounts for several important sources of uncertainty and error in spike sorting. In lieu of sorting neural data to produce a single best spike train, we estimate a probabilistic model of spike trains given the observed data. We show how such a distribution over spike sortings can support standard neuroscientific questions while providing a representation of uncertainty in the analysis. As a representative illustration of the approach, we analyzed primary motor cortical tuning with respect to hand movement in data recorded with a chronic multi-electrode array in non-human primates.We found that the probabilistic analysis generally agrees with human sorters but suggests the presence of tuned units not detected by humans. pdf preprint pdf from publisher PubMed [BibTex] Wood, F., Black, M. J. A non-parametric Bayesian alternative to spike sorting J. Neuroscience Methods, 173(1):1–12, August 2008 (article) Neural control of computer cursor velocity by decoding motor cortical spiking activity in humans with tetraplegia (J. Neural Engineering Highlights of 2008 Collection) Kim, S., Simeral, J., Hochberg, L., Donoghue, J. P., Black, M. J. J. Neural Engineering, 5, pages: 455–476, 2008 (article) Computer-mediated connections between human motor cortical neurons and assistive devices promise to improve or restore lost function in people with paralysis. Recently, a pilot clinical study of an intracortical neural interface system demonstrated that a tetraplegic human was able to obtain continuous two-dimensional control of a computer cursor using neural activity recorded from his motor cortex. This control, however, was not sufficiently accurate for reliable use in many common computer control tasks. Here, we studied several central design choices for such a system including the kinematic representation for cursor movement, the decoding method that translates neuronal ensemble spiking activity into a control signal and the cursor control task used during training for optimizing the parameters of the decoding method. In two tetraplegic participants, we found that controlling a cursor’s velocity resulted in more accurate closed-loop control than controlling its position directly and that cursor velocity control was achieved more rapidly than position control. Control quality was further improved over conventional linear filters by using a probabilistic method, the Kalman filter, to decode human motor cortical activity. Performance assessment based on standard metrics used for the evaluation of a wide range of pointing devices demonstrated significantly improved cursor control with velocity rather than position decoding. pdf preprint pdf from publisher [BibTex] Kim, S., Simeral, J., Hochberg, L., Donoghue, J. P., Black, M. J. Neural control of computer cursor velocity by decoding motor cortical spiking activity in humans with tetraplegia J. Neural Engineering, 5, pages: 455–476, 2008 (article) Brownian Warps for Non-Rigid Registration Mads Nielsen, Peter Johansen, Andrew Jackson, Benny Lautrup, Soren Hauberg Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision, 31, pages: 221-231, Springer Netherlands, 2008 (article) Mads Nielsen, Peter Johansen, Andrew Jackson, Benny Lautrup, Soren Hauberg Brownian Warps for Non-Rigid Registration Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision, 31, pages: 221-231, Springer Netherlands, 2008 (article) An Efficient Algorithm for Modelling Duration in Hidden Markov Models, with a Dramatic Application Soren Hauberg, Jakob Sloth Publishers site Paper site PDF [BibTex] Soren Hauberg, Jakob Sloth An Efficient Algorithm for Modelling Duration in Hidden Markov Models, with a Dramatic Application Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision, 31, pages: 165-170, Springer Netherlands, 2008 (article) Parameterized modeling and recognition of activities Yacoob, Y., Black, M. J. Computer Vision and Image Understanding, 73(2):232-247, 1999 (article) In this paper we consider a class of human activities—atomic activities—which can be represented as a set of measurements over a finite temporal window (e.g., the motion of human body parts during a walking cycle) and which has a relatively small space of variations in performance. A new approach for modeling and recognition of atomic activities that employs principal component analysis and analytical global transformations is proposed. The modeling of sets of exemplar instances of activities that are similar in duration and involve similar body part motions is achieved by parameterizing their representation using principal component analysis. The recognition of variants of modeled activities is achieved by searching the space of admissible parameterized transformations that these activities can undergo. This formulation iteratively refines the recognition of the class to which the observed activity belongs and the transformation parameters that relate it to the model in its class. We provide several experiments on recognition of articulated and deformable human motions from image motion parameters. Yacoob, Y., Black, M. J. Parameterized modeling and recognition of activities Computer Vision and Image Understanding, 73(2):232-247, 1999 (article) A computational and evolutionary perspective on the role of representation in computer vision Tarr, M. J., Black, M. J. CVGIP: Image Understanding, 60(1):65-73, July 1994 (article) Recently, the assumed goal of computer vision, reconstructing a representation of the scene, has been critcized as unproductive and impractical. Critics have suggested that the reconstructive approach should be supplanted by a new purposive approach that emphasizes functionality and task driven perception at the cost of general vision. In response to these arguments, we claim that the recovery paradigm central to the reconstructive approach is viable, and, moreover, provides a promising framework for understanding and modeling general purpose vision in humans and machines. An examination of the goals of vision from an evolutionary perspective and a case study involving the recovery of optic flow support this hypothesis. In particular, while we acknowledge that there are instances where the purposive approach may be appropriate, these are insufficient for implementing the wide range of visual tasks exhibited by humans (the kind of flexible vision system presumed to be an end-goal of artificial intelligence). Furthermore, there are instances, such as recent work on the estimation of optic flow, where the recovery paradigm may yield useful and robust results. Thus, contrary to certain claims, the purposive approach does not obviate the need for recovery and reconstruction of flexible representations of the world. Tarr, M. J., Black, M. J. A computational and evolutionary perspective on the role of representation in computer vision CVGIP: Image Understanding, 60(1):65-73, July 1994 (article) Reconstruction and purpose CVGIP: Image Understanding, 60(1):113-118, July 1994 (article) Tarr, M. J., Black, M. J. Reconstruction and purpose CVGIP: Image Understanding, 60(1):113-118, July 1994 (article)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1731
__label__cc	0.552556	0.447444	Home / For Patients and Families / Rare Disease Information / Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Rare Disease Database Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood NORD gratefully acknowledges Laura Crandall, MA, Research Scientist and Orrin Devinsky, MD, Professor, Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Chief of Service, NYU Epilepsy Service, for assistance in the preparation of this report. Synonyms of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood SUDC SUDIC Sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC) is the sudden death of a child 12 months of age or older that remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including performance of a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical history. These deaths elude our scientific understanding. SUDC cannot be predicted or prevented at this time. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2015, 393 children between the ages of 1-18 years died suddenly without a clear cause of death determined. Most of these children were toddlers, aged 1-4 years; an incidence of 1.4 deaths per 100,000 toddler aged children. Research and awareness of SUDC remains limited. Nearly all children with SUDC were thought to be sleeping before becoming unresponsive. Most were born as full term singletons and their development was considered normal. Children were in their state of usual good health prior to death, or had mild symptoms of illness such as cold symptoms or fever. Some children with SUDC had a history of febrile seizures, or a family history of febrile seizures. A febrile seizure is a convulsion in a child that may be caused by a spike in body temperature, often from an infection. Children aged 3 months to 5 or 6 years may have febrile seizures and they occur in 2% to 5% of all children. There is a slight tendency for them to run in families. If a child’s parents, brothers or sisters, or other close relatives have had febrile seizures, the child is a bit more likely to have them. By definition, the cause(s) of SUDC are unknown. However, due to the lack of standardizations of death investigations, consideration of undiagnosed cases of cardiac disorders affecting the heart rhythm that are often due to genetic abnormalities, infections, and neurological conditions should be considered and ruled out. The history of febrile seizures in some children with SUDC, and their family members, demonstrate a possible correlation to sudden unexpected death In epilepsy (SUDEP) defined as the sudden, unexpected, non-traumatic, non-drowning death in an individual with epilepsy, witnessed or unwitnessed, in which the postmortem examination does not reveal an anatomical or toxicological cause for the death. Most children with witnessed SUDEP are associated with a terminal convulsion, called a tonic-clonic seizure. Examinations of the brains in a subset of children with febrile seizures reveal subtle abnormal development of an area deep in the temporal lobe. It is unknown whether these are a cause of seizures or a result of past seizures and whether they have a direct association with the death. Affected Populations Children who die of SUDC are generally toddlers (60%), between 1 and 4 years of age, but older children can be affected. No particular ethnic group is affected. Nearly 90% are born full-term and nearly half are first born. Related Disorders Symptoms of the following disorders can be similar to those of SUDC. Comparisons may be useful to distinguish them from SUDC. Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is a sudden, unexpected, non-traumatic, non-drowning death in an individual with epilepsy, witnessed or unwitnessed, in which the autopsy does not reveal an anatomical or toxicological (for example, poisoning) cause for the death. SUDEP typically occurs when a person with epilepsy dies unexpectedly and was in their usual state of health. The death is not known to be related to an accident or prolonged seizure (known as status epilepticus). When an autopsy is done, no other of cause of death can be found. Each year, more than 1 out of 1,000 people with epilepsy die from SUDEP. However, it occurs more frequently in people whose seizures are poorly controlled. Factors that may increase SUDEP risk include seizures that cause airway obstruction (for example, when the person is face down in the bedding), cessation of breathing and fluid in the lungs after a seizure, abnormal electrical rhythms in the heart, and very low levels of antiepileptic medications. Sudden arrhythmia death syndromes (SADS) are genetic heart conditions that can cause sudden death in young, apparently healthy, people. These conditions can be treated and deaths can be prevented. Because SADS may be passed down from parent to child, each child of an affected parent has a 50% chance of inheriting the condition. Approximately half of the 4,000 SADS deaths each year of children, teens, or young adults have one of the top two warning signs: 1) family history – of a SADS diagnosis or sudden unexplained death (usually undiagnosed and untreated), or 2) fainting. SADS conditions occur because the electrical system of the heart is not working properly, so that the heart beats with an abnormal rhythm. Each year in the United States, approximately 210,000 Americans die suddenly and unexpectedly due to sudden cardiac arrest. (American Heart Association, 2017). 10-12% of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) deaths are due to long QT syndrome (LQTS). LQTS is 3 times more common in the US than childhood leukemia. 1 in 200,000 high school athletes in the US will die suddenly, most without any prior symptoms (JAMA 1996; 276) Inborn errors of metabolism can also be sometimes responsible for sudden deaths in the young. They are rare genetic (inherited) disorders in which the body cannot properly turn food into energy. The disorders are usually caused by defects in specific proteins (enzymes) that help break down food into usable energy. SUDC is not a diagnosis but a category of death. SUDC describes the sudden death of a child greater than 12 months of age that has undergone a thorough investigation and does not reveal evidence of an unnatural death. Death investigations also vary widely and therefore the extent to which known causes of death have been ruled should be reviewed. Clinical Testing and Work Up The investigation of the child’s death should be comprehensive including investigation of the scene where the child was found unresponsive, interviews with caregivers, a review of the child medical history and their family medical history, a complete autopsy with ancillary testing as clinically indicated. SUDC is a multidisciplinary problem and requires coordination among the professionals involved to effectively investigate a case of SUDC and also provide appropriate communication and effective medical follow-up for family members. Families need effective communication in regards to the ramifications of the child’s final cause of death and what screening recommendations are appropriate to consider. Asking your primary care physician to collaborate with the medical examiner or coroner who performed the death investigation can be an excellent way to streamline communication in an emotionally traumatic and confusing situation. Since genetic disorders affecting the heart’s conduction system or muscle can be inherited, other biological relatives may be at risk. Therefore, evaluation of family members for inherited heart arrhythmia or muscle conditions is valuable to confirm a family diagnosis and assess the risk in the living family members following an unexplained death. Clinical evaluation of family members following a sudden death may identify other affected members. First degree relatives (parents and siblings of the person who has died) should speak to their primary physician to obtain a referral to a cardiologist with expertise in electrophysiology and special training to evaluate genetic cardiac disorders. Standard Therapies SUDC is a category of death diagnosis of exclusion which means that it is only determined after the death and thorough investigation of the clinical history, scene of death and autopsy reveal no other cause. Because the determination of SUDC is made after death, there is no treatment. Investigational Therapies SUDC Registry and Research Collaborative (SUDCRRC) The purpose of the SUDCRRC is to increase the understanding of the characteristics, circumstances, medical histories and pathologies of children from ages 11 months through 18 years who have died suddenly and unexpectedly, and in some instances, without explanation. The SUDC Registry and Research Collaborative will analyze cases of sudden unexpected deaths in these children to understand risk factors and causes (including genetic studies on the child who died and both parents), and develop preventative measures. The SUDCRRC is available to review cases for evaluation through Dec 2019. For more information: https://sudc.org/research-and-medical-info/sudc-registry-research-collaborative North American SUDEP Registry NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center 223 East 34th St New York, NY 10016 http://sudepregistry.org/ Information on current clinical trials is posted on the Internet at www.clinicaltrials.gov. All studies receiving U.S. government funding, and some supported by private industry, are posted on this government web site. For information about clinical trials being conducted at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD, contact the NIH Patient Recruitment Office: Some current clinical trials also are posted on the following page on the NORD website: https://rarediseases.org/for-patients-and-families/information-resources/news-patient-recruitment/ For information about clinical trials sponsored by private sources, in the main, contact: www.centerwatch.com For more information about clinical trials conducted in Europe, contact: https://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu/ NORD Member Organizations Sudden Unexplained Death In Childhood (SUDC) Foundation SUDC Foundation 549 Pompton Avenue, Suite 197 Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 Website: http://www.sudc.org Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center Website: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/ NIH/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 31 Center Dr Building 31, Room 2A32 Website: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/ NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Website: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/ SIDS Resources SIDS Resources, Inc. 1120 South Sixth Street, Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63104 United States Phone: 314241 Website: http://www.sidsresources.org/ Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation 4527 S 2300 E Salt Lake City, UT 84117-4448 USA Website: http://www.sads.org Ackerman MJ1, Andrew TA2, Baker AM3, Devinsky O4, Downs JC5, Keens T6, Kuntz J7, Lin P1, Lear-Kaul KC8, Reichard R1, Robinson DA9. An association of hippocampal malformations and sudden death? We need more data.Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2016 Jun;12(2):229-31. doi: 10.1007/s12024-016-9765-1. Epub 2016 Mar 26. Halvorsen M, Petrovski S, Shellhaas R, Tang Y, Crandall L, Goldstein D, Devinsky O. Mosaic mutations in early-onset genetic diseases Genet Med. 2016 Jul;18(7):746-9. doi: 10.1038/gim.2015.155. Epub 2015 Dec 30. PMID: 26716362 Free PMC Article available Hefti MM, Cryan JB, Haas EA, Chadwick AE, Crandall LA, Trachtenberg FL, Armstrong DD, Grafe M, Krous HF, Kinney HC. Hippocampal malformation associated with sudden death in early childhood: a neuropathologic study: Part 2 of the investigations of The San Diego SUDC Research Project, Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2016 Mar;12(1):14-25. doi: 10.1007/s12024-015-9731-3. Epub 2016 Jan 19. PMID: 26782962 Hefti MM, Kinney HC, Cryan JB, Haas EA, Chadwick AE, Crandall LA, Trachtenberg FL, Armstrong DD, Grafe M, Krous HF. Sudden unexpected death in early childhood: general observations in a series of 151 cases: Part 1 of the investigations of the San Diego SUDC Research Project Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2016 Mar;12(1):4-13. doi: 10.1007/s12024-015-9724-2. Epub 2016 Jan 19. PMID: 26782961 Free PMC Article Bagnall RD, Weintraub RG, Ingles J, Duflou J, Yeates L, Lam L, Davis AM, Thompson T, Connell V, Wallace J, Naylor C, Crawford J, Love DR, Hallam L, White J, Lawrence C, Lynch M, Morgan N, James P, du Sart D, Puranik R, Langlois N, Vohra J, Winship I, Atherton J, McGaughran J, Skinner JR, Semsarian C. A prospective study of sudden cardiac death among children and young adults.Engl J Med. 2016 Jun 23;374(25):2441-52. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1510687. PMID: 27332903 Hesdorffer DC, Crandall LA, Friedman D, Devinsky O; Sudden unexplained death in childhood: A comparison of cases with and without a febrile seizure history. Epilepsia. 2015 Aug;56(8):1294-300. doi: 10.1111/epi.13066. Epub 2015 Jun 29 Rudd R, Capizzi Marain L, Crandall L. To hold or not to hold: medicolegal death investigation practices during unexpected child death investigations and the experiences of next of kin. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2014 Jun;35(2):132-9. Rudd, R. & D’Andrea, L. Professional support requirements and grief interventions for parents bereaved by an unexplained death at different time periods in the grief process. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience. 2013;15(1), 51-68. Treacy A, Cryan J, McGarvey C, Devaney D, Matthews TG. Sudden unexplained death in childhood. An audit of the quality of autopsy reporting. Ir Med J. 2013 Mar;106(3):70-2. PMID: 23951973 McGarvey C, O’Regan M, Cryan J, Treacy A, Hamilton K, Devaney D and Matthews T. Sudden unexplained death in childhood (1–4 years) in Ireland: an epidemiological profile and comparison with SIDS Arch Dis Child 2012 Aug;97(8):692-7. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2011-301393. Epub 2012 Jun 9. Ingrid A. Holm MD, MPH, Annapurna Poduri MD, MPH, Laura Crandall PT, MA, Elisabeth Haas MPH, Marjorie R. Grafe MD, PhD, Hannah C. Kinney MD, Henry F. Krous MD. Inheritance of febrile seizures in sudden unexplained death in toddlers. Pediatric Neurology 2012 Apr;46(4):235-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2012.02.007. Baker AM, Crandall L. To Hold Or Not To Hold. Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2009; Dec. 5(4): 321-3. Epub 2009 Nov 13. “To Hold Or Not To Hold”. https://sudc.org/Portals/0/Literature/To_Hold_or_Not_to_Hold_raw_final_webversion.pdf Hannah C. Kinney, M.D., Amy E. Chadwick, B.A., Laura A. Crandall, M.A., Marjorie Grafe, M.D., Dawna L. Armstrong, M.D., William J. Kupsky, M.D., Felicia L. Trachtenberg, Ph.D., and Henry F. Krous, M.D. Sudden death, febrile seizures, and hippocampal and temporal lobe maldevelopment in toddlers: A new entity. Pediatr Dev Pathol 2009 Jul 16:1. Epub 2009 Jul 16 Krous HF, Wahl C, Chadwick AE. Sudden unexpected death in a toddler with Williams Syndrome. Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2008;4(4):240-5. doi: 10.1007/s12024-008-9035-y. Epub 2008 Apr 4. Kinney HC, Armstrong DL, Chadwick AE, et al. Sudden Death in Toddlers Associated with Developmental Abnormalities of the Hippocampus: a report of five cases. Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2007;10:208-223. Krous H, Chadwick A, Miller D, Crandall L, Kinney H. Sudden death in toddlers with viral meningitis, massive cerebral edema, and neurogenic pulmonary edema and hemorrhage: Report of two cases. Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2007;10:463-469. Masoumi H, Kinney HC, Chadwick AE, Rubio A, Krous HF. Sudden unexpected death in childhood associated with cardiac rhabdomyoma, involuting adrenal ganglioneuroma, and megalencephaly: another expression of tuberous sclerosis? Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2007;10:129-133. Krous HF, Chadwick AE, Crandall L, Nadeau-Manning. Sudden unexpected death In childhood: A report of 50 Cases. Pediatric Dev Pathol. 2005;8:307-319. 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__label__wiki	0.728799	0.728799	Fox Looking To Revive ‘Prison Break’ Limited 'Prison Break' Revival in the works. by Ian Cullen June 4, 2015 A few years back one of the shows, which often made headlines for Fox other than ’24’ was ‘Prison Break’, which centred on two brothers who enact a Prison Breakout in order to expose a deep rooted conspiracy, which seemed to control everything. Including the US government. The series had a number of memorable characters, which included Theodore (Teabag) Bagwell, who was played brilliantly by character actor Robert Knepper, who has since gone on to play roles in ‘Heroes’, ‘Arrow’ and ‘The Flash.’ Quite how Fox will do a limited series of ‘Prison Break’ remains to be seen. The series wrapped things up pretty neatly by the close of its fourth season. And the death of its main character in the form of Wentworth Miller’s Michael Scholfiled remains to be seen, but keen eyed fans will point out that we never actually seen Michael die in the series. A few months back at the TCA’s Fox bosses Dana Walden and Gary Newman said that they would bring back Prison Break “in a heartbeat”. So given that quote. It’s hardly surprising that development is now underway. Dominic PercilFeatureFoxMichael ScholfieldPrison BreakWentworth Miller In Review: The Omega Men #1 by Patrick Hayes - Jun 4, 2015 Season Six Of ‘Game Of Thrones’ To Shoot In Spain by Ian Cullen - Jun 4, 2015	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1752
__label__wiki	0.627847	0.627847	In Review: THE FLASH – CRISIS ON EARTH-X, PART 3 The Flash, Arrow, White Canary, Stien, Franklin and Alex Danvers are in a concentration camp on Earth-X awaiting their fate. by Ian Cullen November 29, 2017 Synopsis: The Flash, Arrow, White Canary, Stien, Franklin and Alex Danvers are in a concentration camp on Earth-X awaiting their fate. While Supergirl’s life hangs in the balance. Review: Picking up from where things left off. The Flash, White Canary, Stien, Franklin and Alex Danvers find themselves the guests of a very inhospitable Nazi Concentration Camp where they have the misfortune to meet General Quentin Lance who orders their execution. Meanwhile back on Earth 2, Reverse Flash is preparing Supergirl for a deadly operation to remove her heart and give it to her doppelganger. Unbeknownst to him Felicity and Iris are scurrying around in the ventilation ducts of Starlabs making plans to save Supergirl. Once again Crisis On Earth-X delivers with some new and interesting spins on characters that we all know and love but in Nazi and rebel form. Russell Tovey as The Ray We get to meet The Ray who is played by the fantastic Russell Tovey, who many will recognize from the original UK version of Being Human in which he played the Werewolf. We also get the Earth-X version of Leonard Snart who on this version of Earth is a hero that goes by the name of Citizen Cold and works with the Freedom Fighters who happen to be led by General Winn Schott, who is a complete inversion of the more playful Winn from Earth One. We also get to see the Robot Red Tornado in action toward the end of the episode, which sees Flash and The Ray pulling all the stops out to try and prevent Red Tornado from fulfilling his mission. The episode ends on a very dramatic note as Arrow leads an attack to clear a path so they can get to the device, which will return them to Earth 2. The episode leaves us with the question of whether or not Firestorms days are numbered? Overall. This was a brilliant episode, which was filled with action, suspense and drama. I look forward to the conclusion, which I will hand over to Raissa to review. THE FLASH - CRISIS ON EARTH-X, PART 3 Incidental Music "Crisis on Earth-XArrowFeatureLegends Of TomorrowSupergirlThe Flash In Review: ARROW – CRISIS ON EARTH-X, PART 2 by Ian Cullen - Nov 28, 2017 In Review: The Shadow/Batman #3 by Raissa Devereux - Nov 29, 2017	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1753
__label__wiki	0.509995	0.509995	St Edward's RC Primary School Eastbourne Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6QS Academy conversion letter Academy conversion letter, PDF - 10 November 2015 PDF – Published 10 November 2015 Previously St Edward's RC Primary School Closed Age Range 3 - 11 Principal Mary Brown Religious character Roman Catholic Local authority Middlesbrough Website https://stedwards.npcat.org.uk NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST In the same Trust Saint Gabriel's Catholic Voluntary Primary Academy St Peter's Catholic College St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Primary Academy Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Saint Bede's Catholic VA Primary School St Benedict's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Corpus Christi RC Primary School St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School St Augustine's RC Primary School St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School St Clare's RC Primary School St Gerard's RC Primary School St Joseph's RC Primary School St Thomas More RC Primary School St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1760
__label__wiki	0.553686	0.553686	for Air Quality and Health International Laboratory for Air Quality & Health ILAQH History WHO Collaboration Air monitoring station Air Quality in Brisbane after the flood disaster Marine Aerosols Printer Emissions Traffic Emissions & Children’s Health (UPTECH) Posted on 15 November, 2017 QUT Engagement Innovation grant award Project State-of-the-art air quality sensing network for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018: engaging the community and showcasing QUT as a global leader in innovative technologies. Overview The project aims to establish and operate a state-of-the-art miniature air quality sensing network at and around the Gold Coast Commonwealth… (Read more ►) In old news grants American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR) award The American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR) made an announcement on the 18th October 2017 that Prof Lidia Morawska was the recipient of the 2017 David Sinclair Award! This award memorializes David Sinclair, one of aerosol science’s great innovators, known for his knowledge, ingenuity and energy. The David Sinclair… In old news awards Task Group TG86 on Building Healthy Cities appointment Professor Lidia Morawska was appointed Coordinator of the new established Task Group TG86 on Building Healthy Cities. The Group is to stimulate and facilitate international corporation on research for building healthy cities, October 2013. In old news agreements Professor Zoran Ristovski's collaborative voyage Professor Ristovski, chef scientist on a voyage to examining the air above the Great Barrier Reef. He is leading a world-first study by an international collaboration of climate scientists from 13 institutions that have come together on the voyage to confirm that coral creates rain. For years, researchers have documented the increasing… In old news projects Joint PhD Agreement signed In 2016, a Joint PhD Agreement was also signed between the Lublin University of Technology, Poland, and the Queensland University of Technology, Australia. FUTURA Agreement signed – international consortium In 2016, an agreement of co-operation, the “FUTURA Agreement” was signed between a consortium of International Universities: Lublin University of Technology, Poland; University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy; Queensland University of Technology, Australia; Aalto University, Finland; and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain. NHMRC CRE funding success An application for NHMRC CRE, of which we are co-investigators is among those approved for funding, as announced 27 October 2016 by NHMRC: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants-funding/outcomes-funding-rounds. The Administering Organisation is the University of New South Wales, led by Prof Guy Marks. Prof Lidia Morawska is a Chief Investigator… New ILAQH QUT paper published April 2017. Our paper has been published in Science (Emergence and spread of a human-transmissible multidrug-resistant nontuberculous mycobacterium). The three co-another from the ILAQH, QUT include Graham Johnson, Nassib Jabbour and Lidia Morawska. QUT’s researchers played a significant role in this research and conducted the entire… In old news publication Publication grant awarded to PhD student Nassib Jabbour PhD student Nassib Jabbour received ‘Research Support Grant’ for publishing in the journal Science from QUT for co-authoring the paper titled, Emergence and spread of a human-transmissible multidrug-resistant nontuberculous mycobacterium. Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Award Tenzin Wangchuk, who completed his PhD under Professor Lidia Morawska’s supervision in 2016, received the 2016 Executive Dean’s Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Award. Read his thesis here. This information has been contributed by International Laboratory for Air Quality & Health.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1764
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__label__cc	0.747578	0.252422	Bldg 9-99 Gogolya Street Ussuriysk 692519 Russia GBP USD EUR RUB INR CNY BTC ETH Properties all Beach Land Big Houses Special investment offers Public auctions, share and asset deals Mortgage and servitude Land zoning law All about Russia Climate in Russia Land in Russia Russian real estate Economy and Law The most common form of arrangement which allows the occupation and use of real property for a limited period of time in Russia is a lease. Although all forms of lease are governed by the same provisions of the Russian Civil Code, Russian law does include specifc rules in relation to leases of certain kinds of real property (for example, residential leases – known as ‘наем жилого помещения’, nonresidential leases and land leases). 6.1 Duration of lease In general, parties to a lease are free to agree to any length of term, but, in some cases a minimum or maximum term of lease is stipulated by law. A residential lease may not be entered into for a period of more than fve years (this rule may not apply if the residential premises are leased by legal entities). The term of a lease of non-residential premises is not limited by legislation. Currently in Moscow, offce leases are usually for a term of fve to seven years, and retail leases for anchor tenants are for about 10-15 years. The Russian Land Code establishes a mandatory range of possible terms for a lease of publicly owned plots of land allocated for different purposes or to different types of tenants. In general, if publicly owned plots of land are allocated for construction, then the lease term must range from three to ten years. However, when plots of land are allocated for the construction of cables, pipelines and other conduits or for the operation of a building or another real property asset by its owner, the lease term may be up to 49 years. If the term of the lease has not been set by the contract, the lease is considered to be for an indefnite period. Under Russian law, leases of real property entered into for one or more years must be registered with the registration authority and are only deemed to have been concluded upon state registration. A residential lease for a period of at least one year is subject to state registration as an encumbrance on the leased residential property. 6.2 Rent Rent in commercial leases usually consists of a fxed element (generally calculated per square metre of leased area) and a variable element (usually comprising service charges, utilities consumed or, for retail leases, turnover rent). Rent for residential premises is usually established as a fxed sum for the entire premises. Rental payments are normally subject to VAT in Russia at the current rate of 18 per cent. However, land leased from the state or municipal authorities is VAT exempt. Foreign companies acting through branches or representative offces in Russia are not charged VAT on the rent of premises in Russia if the legislation of the relevant foreign state (or an international treaty with the Russian Federation) provides for a reciprocal exemption for Russian companies and citizens. 6.3 Rent review According to the Russian Civil Code, as a general rule the level of rent is adjusted no more than once a year. However, parties to a lease contract may agree a more frequent indexation or fx the level of rent for the entire lease term. The amount of rent payments for some types of property (for example, publicly owned land plots) is usually established and adjusted according to rules of statutory acts. Indexation of the fxed rent in commercial leases can be linked to changes in market rentals for the same type of property, inﬂation rates or the Consumer Price Index. Changes in the variable elements of rent depend on the nature of those elements. For instance, rent based on turnover is linked to an increase or decrease in the tenant’s turnover. Service charges and utilities costs payable by the tenant are normally linked to the costs which the landlord has actually incurred. 6.4 Operation expenses In commercial leases, the tenant is generally obliged to pay or reimburse the landlord for all operating expenses relating to the leased property (maintenance and repair of common areas, land tax, insurance, etc). Where applicable, lease contracts require the tenant to pay operating expenses in proportion to the area leased. The exact arrangements depend on the terms of the contractual agreement. 6.5 Maintenance, repair and renovation at end of lease Unless the lease specifes otherwise, the landlord is liable for capital repairs to the leased property and the tenant must carry out current repairs and bear any expenses incurred maintaining the leased property. 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__label__wiki	0.856449	0.856449	like-less predicates Ben Zimmer, the man responsible for my blogging about shit, has sent me a number of BrE sentences over the past few months. Each of these did not contain the word like where an American like Ben might've expected it. And, really, that was the point of the scatological post that Ben inspired too. He'd noted that BrE speakers are more likely to say I feel shit whereas AmE speakers would have to say I feel like shit. My response then was to say that shit can act as an adjective in BrE--and that is true. After all, one can (if one is BrE-speaking) say something like What a shit film. But it's also the case that one can say I feel [NOUN PHRASE] in BrE and mean 'I feel like [NOUN PHRASE]'. Ben's example came from The Telegraph, in a story about a man who was injured while using Twitter: "I guess you could say I feel a right Twit," he said. For the grammar geeks out there, I'll quote Algeo's British or American English on the topic, "A group of copular verbs (...) have predominantly adjectival complements in common-core English, but also have nominal subject complements in British more frequently than in American." In other words, in AmE or BrE, you could say I feel old (because my students told me yesterday that Brad Pitt is 'a sexy old man'). You could also say I feel like an unsexy geriatric case, because the like phrase in that case plays an adjectival role in the sentence. But in BrE, you can also forgo the like and just go straight to the nouny part of the description. [In the Twit example, we also have the BrE noun-intensifier right, but let's save that for a rainier day.) Here are some examples showing more of this pattern: sound: He sounded a complete mess. [Jeremy Clarke in The Independent] look: Joey Barton has made me look a fool. [Oliver Holt on Mirror.co.uk] appear: I was trying to appear a total gentleman! [on ducatisti.co.uk] Smell and taste are not found as regularly in the 'smell/taste like' sense, but a BrE expression one can find with them (and look and sound) is to [PERCEPTION VERB] a treat. So: The honeysuckle shampoo is just gorgeous and she smells a treat. [customer feedback for a dog grooming salon] Do you love cooking simple, no fuss meals that taste a treat? [ad(vert) on FilmBirmingham site] Nokia E63 Handset Looks A Treat [digital lifestyles] And if something looks or tastes or is a treat, then it can also (BrE) go down a treat--i.e. be received well. BSC Seminars Go Down a Treat at Health and Safety 09 Show [British Safety Council] If we were to to say any of these in AmE, we'd probably have to put a like in (and get rid of all the other Briticisms in the examples)--i.e. it looks like a treat, made me look like a fool, etc. The one that really confuses AmE speakers is (BrE) go down a bomb, which is not only ungrammatical for us without the like, but also means the opposite of what we'd think it means. If a performance bombs in AmE, it is horrid and no one likes it. But if it goes down a bomb in BrE, it's fantastic and gets a wildly positive reception. Ben sent me an example that had to do with Susan Boyle--the now-famous also-ran in the Britain's Got Talent television (BrE) programme/(AmE) show, and he's blogged about it here. There are other things one could say about going down in BrE (you stop that sniggering right now!)...but we'l just leave that on the ever-increasing backlog of stuff to write about. But if you want to know what really goes down a treat, check out this review of Better Half's work from today's Guardian! Then go and buy the entire SmartPass back catalog(ue), so that we can keep Grover in shoes! Labels: grammar , Janus words , prepositions , verbs John Cowan 07 June, 2009 04:27 Now, of course, we have the bomb (or da bomb), which is American in origin but uses the positive or British sense of the word. battlekow 07 June, 2009 05:41 The one AmE phrase that comes to mind is "act a fool". Cameron 07 June, 2009 10:46 Isn't it much more commonly "act THE fool"? Over here in BrE we also have act the goat, and I know AusE has the rather wonderful "don't come the raw prawn with me" for "don't try to make a fool of me". townmouse 07 June, 2009 17:11 'Goes like a bomb' in BrE would of course mean 'goes really fast' (see also 'shit off a shovel...'). I saw that review in the Grud, before I read this, and she certainly gave it the thumbs up. Well done that better half! Jens Knudsen (Sili) 07 June, 2009 19:26 Well, you can always just refer your readers to Savage Love if they snigger too much. I wouldn't mind a bit of education, though. wv: repsce - I don't know what it means, but it does look very British. Shefaly 08 June, 2009 06:23 This is an amusing one. I recall seeing the trailer for Basic Instinct II in a cinema hall where Ms Sharon Stone walks into a frame and says "I feel like a cigarette" and my first thought was "Don't wait, seek a lighter and light yourself at one end". Clearly I don't get the American usage. :-) Picky 08 June, 2009 09:04 I think that form is in BrE too, Shefaly. "Do you feel like going to the pictures tonight?" "No, I feel like a pint." Anonymous 08 June, 2009 19:47 Do tell? Is sniggering the BrE equivalent to the AmE snickering? Doug Sundseth 08 June, 2009 20:19 To tie this in to the humo(u)r comments to the previous post, my first thought (American) was: "Huh; you look more like a gallon to me." (Or "No, no, no; surely you're not more than a cup", if I were not in a vicious mood.) That both an American and a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Irelandian* would have similar responses might impeach the idea that disruptive comedy has a locational bias. * 8-) lynneguist 08 June, 2009 22:47 Snigger is a variant of snicker in both BrE and AmE dictionaries. To my knowledge, it's not particular to either dialect, and I find it more onomatopoetic than snicker. Am I right in thinking that "snigger" is the original form and that it has in the US, in the manner of titbit/tidbit, been altered because part of the word is seen as offensive? arnie 09 June, 2009 11:15 I'd agree with Cameron. The standard form in BrE is snigger. I don't think I've ever come across snicker used in Britain. I've only seen it in American contexts and assumed it had been changed because some might find part of the word offensive. Cameron, neither of those words were altered by Americans on the basis of 'offensiveness'. In both cases, the one that you're claiming to be the 'newer' 'American' one is at least as old, if not older than the other. The original form of 'ti{d/t}bit' is generally held to be 'tidbit' from 'tid' or 'tyd' (special, choice) plus 'bit' and goes back to the 1600s. 'Snicker' and 'snigger' both arise in around the turn of the 18th century, with 'snicker' attested earlier. FWIW, it never even occurred to me, an AmE speaker, that there were 'offensive' words in these...just that the BrE pronunciation 'titbit' is a tiny bit more difficult because it has voiceless and voiced consonants rubbing up against each other. But you've added more fuel to my 'Americans have saved (earlier) English' fire! Thanks! :) biochemist 09 June, 2009 15:47 I think that 'I feel like a cigarette' in the UK is another way of saying 'I want/desire/fancy' a cigarette, in other words this [feel like] is a compound verb. Since few would say that they fancy a twerp, we now (UK) have a parallel usage of 'I felt a complete idiot' to describe our self-directed feelings, and 'I feel like a chocolate biscuit' to describe our desires. Not sure if this works for the verbs to sound like, look like, appear like, however. Solo 09 June, 2009 18:07 Of course someone of my generation could quite easily say (BrE) "I feel, like, a fool." As in "I feel, like, stupid." So still a like-less predicate, but with the additional use of, erm... well like. Thank you for answering, Lynne. And ah yes, how often that is the case, and very often for wonderful old words; although I do think "autumn" and especially "autumnal" are much lovelier words than "fall". PS Most of us pronounce "titbit" with a glottal stop in the middle. When I was younger (and I regret to say, not much younger), if someone said "I feel like a cigarette", or "I feel like a bar of chocolate", the normal response was, "Well, you don't look like one!" I don't know if that works in American English, but presume it does. Dominic 15 June, 2009 09:33 Since the like-less construct is the enabler of humo{u}r like: "A wife lost her necklace down the back of her dress at a party and I had to delve down and fish it out for her. I felt a perfect ass" is this joke lost on our US friends? I'll admit that it only sort-of works in Australian English and really needs to be delivered with a plummy, fake English accent for best effect. Shouldn't it be arse, though? Coal Porter 15 June, 2009 14:00 Mmm... Isn't there an old UK usage of ass (perhaps meaning donkey) in the phrase "you silly ass"? The sort of thing that Kenneth More might have said when starring in a Battle of Britain film, perhaps? I suspect this phrase pre-dates the arse/ass distinction, and it was fairly polite, so I don't think it can have meant bottom. @ Coal Porter: You're right about silly ass (Ian Carmichael, perhaps). OK, then, we'll use the old Private Eye cartoon: Napoleon, left hand stuffed inside his coat, saying "I feel a right tit." I heard 'you silly arse' when I was a child, long before I knew the latter meant 'bottom' - it was said in very cultured UK English tones and I thought it was the same as the (UK) Roman Catholic use of 'marse' where I might have said 'mass'. In more recent years, I couldn't figure out why Americans seemed to be referring to a woman's behind (rear end, bottom) as a donkey... And the joke about Napoleon implies that his jacket buttons up the wrong way (?) Of course, Shakespeare's Bottom was a silly ass. I've never heard anyone say 'Marse' and I was raised by Catholics. It sounds like something my ex-housemate would say. He's Canadian and desperately trying to sound like an English gent. Often comes out with things like 'Plarstic'. Ever so slightly off topic, sorry. As an American, I don't have any issue with understanding "I feel like a "noun". The "like" comparative is understood, like "you" is in many uses. "Like" is really a comparative, and makes it well understood that you are comparing something to something else. I feel "shit" is very odd to me. I picture someone handling a pile of shit. For me, the proper phrase is "I feel shitty." In this case, the word shitty is an adverb modifying "feel". In my upbringing, "I feel shit." is simply: subject, verb, direct object! Jim, no one should have a problem with 'I feel like a'--that's general English. @ solo - I think it's a generational thing; my parents' generation, now in their 80s, said "Marse" (mostly, not invariably), but I don't think mine did (I'm not Catholic, but have friends & family who are). I may be finding the point of some of this obscure... but in reply to the COMMENTS: it is perfectly okay in American to say BOTH "I feel like a complete idiot" AND "I feel like a hamburger", and the listener will re-interpret the verb/verb phrase (? the terms I learned at school are obselete) to that which makes sense. Having now lived over a quarter century with an Englishman, it seems to me that "I felt a complete idiot" clearly doesn't mean {rude interpretation about getting too close to known politician in a crowd - edited OUT} might hold up {hence editing}; whereas "I felt a hamburger" could only refer to a scenario featuring (say) bare feet and something unpleasant under the picnic table...? Jonathan Bogart 20 June, 2009 11:19 I'm finding it hard to even imagine an RP "marse" for "mass" -- the closest I can get is "moss," but I know that can't be right. Ros 22 June, 2009 09:57 The problem is that any sentence which begins 'I feel like' can, in British English, only end with 'Chicken Tonight'. Sorry, I know this is wildly off-topic (but Lynne did introduce the arse/ass idea) - to those who are sceptical about posh Catholic usage of 'marse' for 'mass', can I recommend Brideshead Revisited - certainly the BBC series from late 1970s; it may have been democratised in the recent movie version. That BBC series was so beautifuly done - all the clothes, actions and accents correct to the period of the book - that it is a historical document on many levels. enitharmon 22 August, 2012 19:50 Maybe some English writer did write "snicker" at the turn of the 18th century but when I saw Cabaret towards the end of the third quarter of the 20th and Sally Bowles sang "When she died the neighbours came to snicker" I was thrown; I thought she was saying that they came to "snick 'er" and couldn't work out if they wanted to steal something from her, cut her hair or what. Only later, and actually in Canada, did I encounter "snicker" meaning the same as "snigger". Mindy 18 October, 2012 16:36 in I feel like a fool, or I feel a fool. I would have said I feel foolish. Zouk Delors 02 January, 2016 17:24 A couple more (old) jokes, relying on the ambiguities mentioned: Husband (after some exercise or other in self-improvement): "I feel like a new man!" Wife (aside, finding any improvement insufficient for her wants): "So do I!" "You're only as old as the person you feel". PS I've never heard "marse" for mass, but I'm pretty sure "plarstic" for plastic was standard "Queen's English" at one time.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1781
__label__cc	0.562965	0.437035	Behind Enemy Lines California transfers Pelican Bay SHU prisoners to general population despite calling them... California transfers Pelican Bay SHU prisoners to general population despite calling them too dangerous during the hunger strikes by Mutawally Joka Kambon It has been a few months since my release from 20 years of solitary confinement at Pelican Bay State Prison (SHU) to Step 5 of the Step Down Program (SDP). I thought I should pen this communique with an update on my travels from one place to another – the new location, experience, encounters and situations – as everything has unfolded. This photo of Mutawally Joka Kambon, taken Oct. 5, 2012, was his first in 20 years. “We can’t stop! We won’t stop!” he notes on the back of the picture. The result of our collective efforts and the many complaints regarding the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), human rights violations and our bold action to end the years of state-sanctioned torture via long-term solitary confinement have forced the CDCR to review their policies regarding prison gang validation and long-term solitary. On May 14, 2014, I was brought before the Departmental Review Board (DRB) for what is called a case-by-case review and placement consideration. During the one-and-a-half-hour hearing, my entire CDCR prison history and case file was analyzed and discussed by Suzan Hubbard, director of the Division of Adult Institutions. The discussion that was relevant to the promotion of gang activity was then determined to only rise to the level of an administrative infraction pursuant to the disciplinary matrix. Hubbard then commended me for my educational achievements, the obtainment of 15 various self-help and educational certificates, including a general business and a religious education degree that I achieved doing my 20 years in PBSP solitary confinement. The DRB determined that I should be released to Step 5 of the Step Down Program (SDP) and transferred to the general population (GP) at Salinas Valley State Prison with a 12-month period of observation. Once that’s completed, I could request a transfer to another prison. Take note: Upon my arrival here at SVSP, the Unit Classification Committee (UCC) and Institutional Gang Investigations (IGI) told me I will have to complete two years of observation due to my CDCR score of 179. On June 27, 2014, my travel from PBSP to SVSP began. It would take the transportation bus five days to arrive here at SVSP with two layovers at New Folsom and San Quentin Prison. There were two other New Afrikans riding with me on the transportation bus. Both, like myself, were given Step 5 release to a general population after 20-plus years of being housed in SHU solitary confinement. Each of us had a different prison destination, but we enjoyed the ride together down to New Folsom, opening dialogue on some of our long-term deprivation and restricted privileges that we have been subject to while living in SHU and how absolutely imperative it is that we don’t allow the length nor effect to distance us from the general population or play a negative role in reconnecting with family and loved ones. We can’t stop! We won’t stop! We recall CDCR’s response to our complaints and protests against human rights violations caused by their illegal policies and practices regarding arbitrary, indefinite SHU placement. CDCR told big lies, claiming all validated prison gang affiliates automatically “pose an immediate severe threat to the safety and security of all general population prisoners,” calling us the worst of the worst. Well, I’m glad to report that through my travels I have experienced nothing but love coming from the general population of convict prisoners, and they haven’t deemed me a threat to their safety or security. The young homies have put me through a serious crash course of the latest hip hop sounds, sounds we wasn’t able to hear in solitary confinement. No doubt everyone who has ever conversated with me about music knows I have the highest respect for the hip hop rap nation, and I listen to it all for different reasons. As it stands, the young homies got me gravitating to the gangster style and particularly cats like 2Pac, J-Stalin, The Jacka of the JOB (Mob Figaz), Kendrick Lamar and a few OGs like E-40, Snoop Dogg, Westside Connection, Askari X and the intrepid Too Short. I hear and love all their sounds, but I must warn those coming out of solitary confinement that my rap brothas are serious. I’m glad to report that through my travels I have experienced nothing but love coming from the general population of convict prisoners, and they haven’t deemed me a threat to their safety or security. The sun’s rays have restored the pigment that colors my skin (faded from decades without sunlight – ed.) as the melanin continues to absorb all positive energy! Do know that all is well with me. It’s time to pull up. Got to run this track. Send our brother some love and light: Mutawally Joka Kambon (Coooperwood), C-46411, SVSP C3-126, P.O. Box 1050, Soledad, CA 93960. Transcribed from handwritten letter by Adrian McKinney. 20 years of solitary confinement at Pelican Bay State Prison SHU Adrian McKinney Askari X California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation case-by-case review and placement consideration Departmental Review Board director of the Division of Adult Institutions disciplinary matrix general population hip hop rap nation indefinite SHU placement Institutional Gang Investigations J-Stalin long-term solitary Long-Term Solitary Confinement Mutawally Joka Kambon New Afrikans New Folsom Pelican Bay State Prison prison gang “validation” Salinas Valley State Prison San Quentin Prison SHU solitary confinement state sanctioned torture Step Down Program Suzan Hubbard The Jacka of the JOB (Mob Figaz) Unit Classification Committee Westside Connection Jailhouse Lawyers Speak invites more prisoners to apply for membership in their resistance movement Activism in the age of prisoner resistance: College students and activists are changing the prison reform paradigm Healthy prisoners launch hunger strike on MLK Day to support tortured mental health prisoners – join the phone zap!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1785
__label__wiki	0.916453	0.916453	46 Fox Meadow Road, Scarsdale, New York, 10583 \| (914) 472-2013 Calendar · Members Log in · Register Shaarei Tikvah History of Shaarei Tikvah Synagogue Leadership ST Policy Shabbat and Weekday Services USY/KADIMA The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Experience Cantor Cohen’s Recordings Zayin Class Photography Exhibit Culture, Social, Fun Concert – Galeet Dardashti and Divahn have gained an international following with exciting renditions of traditional and original Sephardi/Mizrahi Jewish songs. Divahn, a word common to Hebrew, Persian, and Arabic, means a collection of songs or poetry. Through its music, Divahn underscores the common ground between diverse Middle Eastern cultures and religions. Galeet is the first woman to continue her family’s tradition of distinguished Persian and Jewish musicianship. Galeet’s grandfather (Younes Dardashti) was one of the most highly acclaimed singers of Persian classical music in Iran and her father, Farid Dardashti, is a renowned cantor (formerly at Beth El in New Rochelle). She has earned a reputation as one of the most innovative performers of Middle Eastern and Jewish music today. According to the Jerusalem Report, Dardashti’s “sultry delivery spans international styles and clings to listeners long after the last round of applause.” The other performers in Divahn—Eleanor Norton (cello and vocals), Elizabeth Pupo-Walker (percussion and vocals), Sejai Kukadia (tabla and vocals), and Megan Gould (violin and vocals), are all versatile and exciting performers in many different musical genres. Tickets are $36 and $20 for students. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please call the office for more information. Gesher Event Seivah Music Class Teacher Bios Religious School Class Updates Support Shaarei Tikvah Gateway Bulletin Access Encyclopedia Judaica 46 Fox Meadow Road Email: synagogue@shaareitikvah.org © Shaarei Tikvah 2020. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1787
__label__cc	0.64296	0.35704	The Republican Party of Sheboygan County Moving Sheboygan Forward RPSC Board RNC Delegate Application Two Tales of One City Midterm Madness Continues RPSC Shop The Upcoming Political Battle If you think things political are screwed up, you must look to the Democrat presidential candidates for the evidence. It is a new day where socialism is the flavor of the day; where citizens who never had a slave are supposed to pay reparations to other citizens who never were enslaved; where illegal immigrants get free health care paid by legal citizens; where the privileged have their college expenses paid for by those who chose to forego college; and where a “green new deal” would require that people get paid even if they don’t feel like working. Democrat candidates and legislators believe that your guns should be confiscated so there are less problems while your property is being impounded to pay for this foolishness. In order to accomplish their fantasies, the democrat presidential contenders, with the help of the fake news media, are great at attaching their culpabilities to President Trump and his supporters. They have lied to people to make them believe that Trump is a liar; they have accused Trump of colluding with the Russians when they have done the colluding; and they call Trump racist when it’s they who scare minorities into political servitude. Don’t be confused by the rhetoric. The political battle is between a Democrat ruling class who wants to grow government at the cost of your money, your rights, and your freedom and those of us who would keep government as small as possible. It’s really that simple. Dennis Gasper, Sheboygan The Cold War Comes Home Recently Roger Kimball, writing for the Wall Street Journalabout the 30th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s 1988 address at Moscow State University near the “end of the cold war,” remarked, “it is worth recalling both Reagan’s celebration of freedom and his understanding of democracy. ‘Less a system of government,’ he said, than a ‘system to keep government limited, unobtrusive: a system of constraints on power to keep politics and government secondary to the important things in life, the true sources of value found only in family and faith.’ ” For generations we have comforted ourselves with the happy thought that the “cold war is over,” that theKorean peninsula is just one sad exception.If this be so, why has everything in our own country, from football and cake decorating to gaseous cow emissions, become occasion for trial by combat, combat that could well result in your local SWAT team stopping by for a midnight chat about political “collusion” or wet land “violation?”This used to be the stuff of satire or paranoid delusion. Far from being over, it appears that the cold war has come home. What happened to our “system to keep government limited, unobtrusive?” Could it be that the wars of varying temperatures between individual freedom and the power of the stateare never over—that any failure to maintain a “system of constraints on power,” leaves us vulnerable to imperial presidents, autocratic judges, arrogant bureaucrats, powerful special interest groups, or rabid mobs of people like us? It is a sweet irony to watch President Trump use presidential power to pry the fingers of the unelected bureaucratic state from our necks. We love the subsequent flowering of the economy and its unprecedented employment numbers. But this moment will pass unless our representatives in Congress do their job of making the rules of the game and stop enabling thousands of individual referees and agencies to make up the rules as they go along. Congress can’t do its job if half of the Senate, as epitomized by Senator Baldwin, is dedicated to nothing more than resisting anything other than crowning of a Democrat emperor. We face conflicts on the Korean Peninsula, in the South China Sea, in Iran, Afghanistan, and Syria, but the most importantis the conflict taking place in our own country. We needn’t choose between rule of the mob or that of powerful presidents and bureaucrats as the left would have us believe. Rather, we must return to the rule of law devised by representatives of the people, who themselves are limited by the rules clearly stated in the Constitution. What was true 30 years ago is true today. All branches of our constitutional republic must work to rebuild that “system of constraints on power to keep politics and government secondary to the important things in life, the true sources of value found only in family and faith.” Art DeJong, Sheboygan In a trailer to promote the movie “Chappaquiddick”, the incident involving Ted Kennedy is billed as a cover-up. It was a unique cover-up for the time because it had the assistance of the news media who conspired by not digging harder for the facts.Indeed, there was still enough information available that any news junkie with a little common sense knew that Ted Kennedy was guilty of much more than “Leaving the scene of an accident.” By ignoring the implications of abandoning Mary Jo Kopechne to die in a submerged car, Kennedy’s political supporters allowed their hero to continue his career as if nothing happened. After the Clintons and Obamas are deceased, there will be another expose’ involving the Clintons, Obama, and Russian Collusion. The plot will be even more intriguing and riveting than“Chappaquiddick”. There will be FBI obfuscation, a corrupt Justice Dept., and the Clinton Foundation. The Trump character plays the part of a president who stepped into a rat’s nest of deep state liberals trying to undo his election to avoid exposing their illicit activities. As with “Chappaquiddick”, this movie will be about a cover-up because traditional media refuses to investigate the leads. Again, there are enough facts out there for anyone with common sense, a little curiosity, and a willingness to look past the liberal media to figure out what is not being reported. The Clintonites and Obamanistas are burying their heads in the sand by refusing to look at anything but what the fake news outlets want them to see. When the movie eventually debuts, uninformed leftists will be totally amazed when they go to the theater and find out what really happened. And what a thriller it will be! Dennis Gaspar, Plymouth Fighting Hatred and Anger With Logic and Facts Recently voters in Madison and Milwaukee turned out in mass to elect an obscure liberal judge to Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. Governor Walker has received flack for suggesting that Republicans should respond to liberal “hatred and anger” by focusing on positive achievement. “What hatred and anger?” they ask. What other than hatred and anger could motivate so many people to vote against their own self-interest? I wonder. True, Madison, where the chief employer is government, lives on money extracted from the rest of the state, but Madison residents must realize that a booming economy will generate more money to extract. Even students cloistered in Madison should understand that more jobs and careers generated by a dynamic, free economy are really good things. Madison professors may preach the glories of socialism where everybody in some way works for government, but they themselves would never line up to immigrate to socialist paradises like North Korea and Venezuela. Booking a cruise to Cuba, where they can view victims of socialism from the back seat of a vintage, 1952 Cadillac, like visiting royalty, is one thing. Living it, quite another. And why, if not for hatred and anger, would the good citizens of Milwaukee, the one place in the state where violent crime is out of control thanks partly to soft on crime liberal judges, turn out in in such numbers to elect a liberal Supreme Court judge? Even downtown millennials must realize that real urban revitalization comes from dynamic small businesses and large corporations like Foxconn, not taxpayer grants squeezed out of the rest of the state. They should know what liberal Supreme Court judges can do to abort a dynamic, free market economy, the life blood of a booming city. Of course, the relentless hatred and anger leveled at our president every day is designed to build a toxic blue wave of hatred against President Trump that will sweep Republicans from office. Hatred has the power to blind people to their own self-interest and to the tide of reforms that already have raised everybody’s boats. While soft spoken Walker is a harder guy to hate, who can forget the blue fist? While schools in Wisconsin have never been so well funded and while principals now can actually fire bad teachers, the last Supreme Court race has shown that the ACT 10 button still has the power to reignite the old Walker derangement syndrome in otherwise normal people working in a decent profession. If hatred is necessary to get out the vote, state Republicans, who simply kept their campaign promises to reduce taxes and regulation and energize the economy, will be gone, and all of us back in the hot seat. Can anyone so soon forget the 9% unemployment, the boarded up factories, the empty apartments? We must not let the hatred and anger orchestrated by identity politics make us forget that we are all in this game together. Programming Has Done Nothing To Eliminate Poverty In a letter made public by Reverends Sarah Moore Nokes, Willie Brisco, they speak for a coalition of faith-based and anti-poverty groups who are setting a goal of cutting poverty in half within ten years in Wisconsin. In their letter, they propose no long-term remedy. Unbelievably, their dissertation includes a false premise: “growing up in poverty lifelong damaging consequences”. Growing up in the 50’s, I know plenty of folks who escaped poverty. The consequences of poverty were that people learned to be thrifty, get educated and to take control of their lives. Poverty does not lead to criminal activity. Crime and corruption are what leads to poverty. If this coalition is truly interested in ending poverty, they must begin by changing the crime culture in the cities and elsewhere. Escaping poverty requires a safe neighborhood. An obvious observation but not by the Progressive Democrats in charge of most cities. Next, the children need to be educated in a disciplined environment in language, math, science and history. Instead, children are placed in a disruptive environment and taught tolerance, climate change and white privilege. This is also obvious, but not to the Progressive Democrats who are running the schools. Third, the Great Society programs begun in the 60’s and expanded since have done nothing to eliminate poverty. Instead, poverty was institutionalized and people demoralized, especially in the inner cities. Sadly, the writers are so condescending to the poverty class that they don’t believe that people living in crime-laden city neighborhoods can raise themselves “by their bootstraps”. With such low expectations of minoritiesand the poor; crime, illiteracy and the resultant child poverty will continue unabated without regard to tenyear goals. Dennis Gasper, A New Year’s Resolution Every January members of each county Republican Party meet in a “caucus” to set the course for the year. In 2014 the Sheboygan County caucus resolved, among many things, that government “stimulate the economy by cutting unnecessary programs, unneeded regulation, . . .” In 2015 it urged “government at every level” reduce or end “ unproductive regulations, . . .” In 2016 it addressed a root of the over regulation problem, calling on Congress “to take back the authority that it has ceded to the administrative state and to institute a policy of legislative review that will enable it to veto any and all regulations that do not reflect the intent of Congress.” In 2017 it urged Congress stop nibbling around the edges, calling on them to delete entire agencies and bureaus, and “devolve to the states or remove from the federal agenda policies and programs that do not comply with the 10th amendment.” As we enter the New Year and approach this year’s caucus, we are heartened by the recent WSJ editorial, The Great Rules Rollback: It begins, “Amid the debate over tweets and tax reform, perhaps the most significant changes brought by the first year of the Trump Presidency has been overlooked: reining in and rolling back the regulatory state at a pace faster than even Ronald Reagan. This is a major reason for the acceleration of animal spirits and faster economic growth in the past year.” It documents President Trump’s dramatic regulatory rollbacks and credits Congress “with unprecedented use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify 14 Obama era rules,” rules “that spared Americans from 3.7 billion in costs and eliminated 4.2 million hours of paperwork . . . .” The editorial concludes, “But the far larger impact is lifting the pall of government hassle and arbitrary enforcement from business. . . . The deregulation effort ranks with judicial confirmations and tax reform as the main Trump achievements of the year.” This rules rollback is not just a win for the President; it is a big win for our country and for the county caucuses that, for years, have begged Congress and the President to limit the power of our regulatory state. At a time such as this, our representatives need our encouragement. Resolve this year to join the party and attend our January 26 caucus. It will be more than a celebration of victories in Madison and now in Washington; it will be an opportunity to provide direction and support for the work that must yet be done. If not now, when? Art DeJong Most Attendees At NOAA Forum Spoke Against National Marine Sanctuary Look what I read in the Sheboygan Press. "Dissenters Derail Sheboygan NOAA Lake Michigan Marine Sanctuary Forum." What? I arrived at 4:00 pm for the 'Facts Forum' that was to start at 6:30 pm. I did not want to miss one thing and I feel I did not miss one thing. The headline in The Sheboygan Press was a bit misleading as I feel "we were not what they bargained for and I feel we made an impact." At the end of the 45-minute forum, the moderator allowed questions and answers. This event was open to the public and it is true that the clear majority of attendees were AGAINST the Marine Sanctuary. One lady stated "we do not want NOAA putting a legally restrictive area around 1,200 square miles of Lake Michigan and controlling it. We welcome any educational programs for residents of Wisconsin and working with the Wisconsin Historical Society, but stay out of the lake." An overwhelming response of clapping and cheering followed. One gentleman asked for a show of hands of those who do not support the National Marine Sanctuary. About 85% of the attendees raised their hands. Now add 25 empty seats to that number! I will never forget the look on the panelists' faces as they fell and turned ashen. One presenter on the "facts forum" told us "we were flat out wrong." This indicates that this was not a facts forum at all. Shortly after that, the microphones malfunctioned and we were told the forum was over, half an hour early. This is only a short version of what happened. I know hundreds of you reading this are going to say you never heard of any of this going on. If you want to learn more about big government wanting control of our beautiful Lake Michigan from Mequon all the way up to Two Rivers, stay tuned. We were told by Russ Green on 9-25-17 that "the video should be uploaded shortly." The video is still not available to the public. May I ask "do we think this is a video that NOAA would like to see vanish?" Pat Schutt Intolerant Dems, Media Oppose Trump It is very unusual for a political party to vote as a solid block. Republicans certainly do not. Respectful of the results of the presidential election, Obama’s appointments were reluctantly confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate. It is not unusual for Republicans to join Democrats in passing legislation. The same can’t be said of Democrats. Whether it is state politics such as the debate on Act 10 in 2011, or President Trump’s judicial appointments and legislation, Democrats can often muster 100 percent of their caucus in opposition. What is the glue that holds the Democrats so tightly together? Is it their common goals and policy desires? Is it social equity? Is it opposition to racism, sexism, homophobia? Nope, nope and nope. It is fear. Like everyone else, Democrats can see firsthand the ability of their party to extinguish someone’s political career. Just watch how President Trump’s words and actions are twisted into pretzels by the liberal press. No matter what he says or does, he will be castigated, demagogued and intentionally misunderstood. If Trump’s base of support is swayed by the rhetoric spewed daily in the fake news, he will be taken down like they took down President Nixon. The cabal that is going after Trump can easily be turned against any Democrat who strays from the party narrative. Any offending Democrat will be destroyed by the intolerant enforcers of progressive dogma who control the media, academia and funding. For a Democrat to oppose this cabal is a political death sentence. Democrats either become pawns of the progressive power brokers or suffer the consequence, which is to lose financial and media support in any bid for political office. Fear of the beast they uncaged is what guides Democrats in their political decision-making. Dennis Gasper Chairman, Republican Party of Sheboygan County Marine sanctuary 'a house of cards built on nothing' The Sanctuary’s proposed western boundary is the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) which is inland from the water’s edge, as much as hundreds of feet in some areas. A group of concerned riparian owners such as myself has researched NOAA’s proposal. I read hundreds of pages including proposed regulations, the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Sanctuary, financial statements and two economic studies of Alpena, MI, (home of the Thunder Bay Sanctuary), the National Marine Sanctuary Act, litigation against NOAA and research on NOAA’s conduct in other Marine Sanctuaries. We visited Alpena where we interviewed business owners and citizens; read every public comment submitted to NOAA; and filed numerous FOIA requests. After amassing this information, it became obvious that there are serious problems with the proposed Sanctuary which will affect every user of the Lake and its shoreline, and every unit of government. The Definitions in the proposed Regulations are alarming. NOAA gives itself powers to protect far more than “shipwrecks” as people think of that word. NOAA defines “shipwreck” to include any “piece of debris . . . regardless of where taken, removed, moved, caught, collected or harvested.” [emphasis added] Thus, a “shipwreck” can be a piece of driftwood, beach glass or metal found anywhere. In Alpena, a NOAA employee took photos of and stopped a local organization from using their metal detectors on a public beach — before they found anything. In other Sanctuaries, this definition of “shipwreck” has interfered with prime fishing spots of commercial and recreational fishermen. NOAA also gives itself authority over any “sanctuary resource” which includes “… “any living or nonliving resource of a national marine sanctuary that contributes to the conservation, recreational, ecological, historical, educational, cultural, archeological, scientific, or aesthetic value of the sanctuary.” NOAA uses airplanes and drones along the shoreline to find new sanctuary resources. NOAA ticketed a couple in a California Sanctuary who picked up beach rocks for “unlawful mineral extraction.” IFines for violation of NOAA’s overbroad regulations will be increased from Wisconsin’s $5,000 per violation to $130,000 per violation per day. To enforce regulations, NOAA uses numerous large ships, as well as federal agents on piers and beaches. Marinas in four cities are grandfathered. All other activities will require federal permits of some sort, granted at the discretion of a federal bureaucrat. The National Marine Sanctuary Act allows NOAA to assess and collect fees for the conduct of any activity under a Special Use Permit, including “the fair market value of the use of sanctuary resources. “ [emphasis added] This gives NOAA the right to charge for activities we presently enjoy along the Lake. Our Lake Michigan public recreational areas will come under the control of a federal bureaucrat, which could mean permit fees and expensive project requirements. Beware the law of unintended consequences. The Sanctuary’s claimed narrow focus is to “protect shipwrecks.” Shipwrecks are already protected by overlapping sets of federal and Wisconsin laws. The Sanctuary adds three more layers of federal law and regulation on top of the regulatory scheme already in place. NOAA never studied whether the shipwrecks need further protection. It proposes to do so only after the Sanctuary is designated. NOAA itself states that the Wisconsin Historical Society Marine Archeology Program, with its extensive educational, public outreach and on-line presence, does as good a job as NOAA itself is doing in Alpena. According to the Marine Sanctuary Act, a sanctuary should be proposed only in locations that cannot provide protection on its own. Wisconsin does in fact provide that level of protection. NOAA touts increased tourism as a reason to support the Sanctuary. NOAA states that the Sanctuary will create economic benefit but not SO much economic benefit as to create any additional infrastructure cost. NOAA wants it both ways, but offers no substantiation for either claim. To the contrary, Alpena, home to the Thunder Bay Sanctuary, spent $300,000 in 2014 on bridge and road repairs directly resulting from the location of the Sanctuary there. In 2012, the University of Michigan “finished an assessment on the sanctuary's economic impact in Alpena, Alcona and Presque Isle counties, concluding its potential is great” (twelve years after it was created)[emphasis added]. The only economic boon directly attributable to the Sanctuary is the spike in fuel sales to NOAA boats at the Alpena Marina. Many people I have met believe money for the Sanctuary would be better spent on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is correcting identified problems and is in danger of defunding. Wisconsin Maritime Museum CEO Rolf Johnson may warmly welcome yet another maritime museum in Sheboygan. However, isn’t it is a colossal waste of tax money to support two maritime museums in neighboring small cities? NOAA provides no budget for the Sanctuary - there is no accountability for taxpayer dollars. NOAA identifies five State agencies and five communities as “committed partners” to ensure the success of the Sanctuary. This potentially obligates them to make additional direct and indirect taxpayer dollar expenditures to the Sanctuary. Our research shows that bringing in a federal presence will weaken, not strengthen, local civic organizations. We are inviting the 400 pound gorilla to the dance. Are we going to lead? Until now, the federal government has bullied its way through our community with a “sell job” that has deliberately omitted facts necessary to make an informed decision. The whole proposal is a house of cards built on nothing. We welcome NOAA’s help and expertise. NOAA itself emphasizes Wisconsin’s strong educational and cultural maritime infrastructure. We deserve NOAA’s financial support without having to sell them Lake Michigan. The good news is that this is not yet final. We deserve a real public debate on the issue — One based on discussion of costs as well as benefits. The final decision rests with Governor Walker. If he does not sign, it does not happen. Make your opinion known to him today Judith Perlman The Sheboygan Press Why preserve wrecks? This whole business by the government of preserving the wreckage of ships under Lake Michigan and other waters does not make any sense to me. I assuredly will not be diving down anytime soon to enjoy and study the history of the various wrecks in our area or elsewhere. I don’t even own a fin or a snorkel. Now a federal agency called the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) wants to have control of the waters, shoreline and floor of 1,200 square miles of Lake Michigan along the Sheboygan, Manitowoc and Ozaukee coastline. This, at a time when we already have layers of state and federal agencies with their noses poked into every facet of preserving our past. I can imagine that this preservation of our shipwrecks will require government employees to don expensive gear and dive down to document the remains. Government employees doing that kind of work would make big money plus benefits plus hazardous duty pay. I will never get a chance to view the wreckage, not even in a museum because nothing will be allowed to be removed from the bottom of the Lake. For sure, I will be forced to pay for another extravagance and the expansion of the D.C. swamp. What would it hurt if some adventurer grabbed a souvenir from a wreck? I surely wouldn’t notice. In fact, it might even end up in a museum where I would be able to enjoy viewing some early maritime artifacts. What’s it to me if these relics become part of someone’s personal collection? At least I wouldn’t have to pay for a boat, gear or his time. Don’t hesitate to contact your congressman, senators, president and governor. This is about to happen. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel From: Scott Grabins, Dane County Republican Party Chair As many of you know, my earlier days in political action revolved around an effort called Reach Out Wisconsin. Reach Out Wisconsin (ROW) is a non-partisan organization I helped create to encourage civil discourse on political issues. Although I turned the reins of the ROW over to others when I became Chair, I remain committed to the founding principles of that organization. While I still believe in the mission of ROW, I can't ignore the reality of where we are as a nation. Last week we had a gunman target Republicans practicing to play a baseball game for charity. You would think this would be an opportunity for a nation to come together but unfortunately it hasn't. Too many liberals continue to cling to some equivalent of "Republicans asked for it" in the aftermath. I didn't get into politics to drive a hard line. I absolutely believe in live and let live as a personal philosophy - somewhat libertarian frankly. Yet more and more I find that's not good enough for the liberals in our country and especially here in Dane County. I can't simply accept how an adult chooses to express their sexual identity. Unless I embrace it, encourage my children to embrace it, and rearrange society to embrace it, I'm the bigot. I can't believe in an individual's right to bear arms. Unless I recognize that Republicans asked for it when a gunman starts shooting then I'm a hypocrite. I can't believe that climate change is more complex than blaming it on the industrial revolution. Unless I recognize the infallibility of Al Gore then I'm a 'science denier'. It goes on and on but the bottom line is that there is no middle ground. Furthermore, what we see on the national level today is nothing short of John Doe III. We lived through the John Doe and John Doe II investigations here in Wisconsin as liberals went after Governor Walker. It was a witch hunt then and it's a witch hunt now. This is the logical application by liberals of a "John Doe" investigation on the national level as they go after President Trump now. Russian collusion, obstruction of justice, we just need to keep investigating until we find something! In a nutshell, as it was in Wisconsin, it's an investigation in search of a crime. They will not stop unless we beat them back as we did five years ago, first here in Wisconsin. This is the reality we face today. We should continue to encourage civil dialogue but we can't stop fighting at the same time. We need to support the President's agenda, we need to support the President, and we need to keep fighting right here in Wisconsin for our beliefs. We need to not lose focus of what we have gained here and what we need to do to not lose ground in Wisconsin in the coming year. We all have a role to play in this fight. Our role is right here in Dane County; right here on the front line of liberal extremism. The Government Accountability Board requires all political parties to list all contributors and their mailing addresses. 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__label__cc	0.51281	0.48719	'The Blinding Heights' Get on Will's mailing list for 3 free songs. CLICK HERE! Dancing With The Dead - Digital Will Black £6 GBP / $11 CAD approx. Instant Gratification - Download all the songs and start listening instantly! (MP3 & WAV) 1. Dancing With The Dead 2. Heart Of Gold 3. Senorita Ballerina 4. Beautiful Losers 5. Trouble In Mind 6. Faraway 7. Glory Road 8. Too Much released April 1, 2008 written by Will Black © 2008 All Rights Reserved DANCING WITH THE DEAD sessions band Will Black - Vocal, Guitars, Harmonica Russ Boswell - Bass Mike Conto - Guitars, Backing Vocal Mark Kelso - Drums Mark Lalama - Piano, Organ, Accordion Karen O'Brien - Viola, Violin Produced by Will Black Engineered & mixed by Chris Crerar Mastered by Scott Lake Recorded at Metalworks Studios Toronto, Canada "Recorded at the famous Metalworks Studios located in Toronto, Will assembled a dynamite squad of experienced talent to perform with him on his brand new self-produced album, Dancing With The Dead. It was a fresh adventure to be in the studio recording his original material with such an A-list group of players, and after Day 1 it was plain to see that something special was truly brewing. After a month of focused intensity (and some seriously good homemade chili!) the tracks were laid down, the mixing was done and Dancing With The Dead was born. DWTD is a collection of originally written songs that display the hope and vitality of rock 'n roll as only Will can bring to life. From the exhilarating high of the title track to the desperate dreams of Senorita Ballerina, many of rock music's freeways and dirty corners are explored and brought to the light of day. Will's songwriting and performances showcase a genuine desire to bring his passion for music into the lives of others. His roots stem from the foundation of the many different artists that he grew up listening to while travelling across the planet." © 2020, Will Black Powered by Shopify	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1793
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__label__wiki	0.657295	0.657295	Did Comey say that Trump did not try to obstruct justice? According to a Fox News post on Facebook, Comey said during his testimony before the Senate committee that in his opinion, Trump did not try to obstruct justice: Comey said flatly that President Trump did not tell him to drop his investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 election; did not try to obstruct justice in his opinion. However, I wasn't able to find any quote by Comey expressing this. Most articles on the matter - such as this one - seem to only include quotes about obstruction in the case of the Flynn investigation, such as Comey saying that the issue is disturbing and concerning, and that a special counsel should work on determining if obstruction occurred. Did Comey say that in his opinion, Trump did not try to obstruct justice? If so, was this in relation to the Flynn investigation, or in relation to the Russia investigation as a whole? united-states politics quotes donald-trump @CPerkins That is my understanding as well, but I did not listen to the entire hearing. It could be that Comey did say that in his opinion, there was no obstruction of justice in regard to the whole Russia investigation, and that in regard to the Flynn case specifically, a special counsel should investigate. – tim Jun 8 '17 at 17:28 I recall him saying "That's not for me to say" as well, and then stating its up to the special investigation headed up by Robert Mueller to determine if Trump tried to obstruct justice. Whenever someone finds the transcript of today's hearing that would be worth looking for. – Jimmy M. Jun 8 '17 at 18:14 Nope. He flat out said the opposite, in a way. He said, "I cannot comment on that in an open session", which means yes. – WakeDemons3 Jun 8 '17 at 21:04 I know we interpret the site's charter of "scientific skepticism" broadly but this is too much of a reach, IMHO. Comey's testimony is public record and everyone is perfectly free to read it and see if their interpretation agrees with this one. What purpose does it serve to answer here, except to convey one person's interpretation to readers who are too lazy to read it for themselves? They don't even have to read the whole thing - just search for "obstruct". – Nate Eldredge Jun 8 '17 at 23:42 @LarryOBrien: It is one thing when the claim is just that "X said Y" and research is required to locate the source; then an answer can quote X's exact words and a reader can decide for themselves whether Y is an accurate description. In this case, everyone already knows the exact date, time, location, and event where X said what he said, and there are reliable verbatim transcripts. There's no research for us to contribute, and the accuracy of the description is outside the scope of this site as I see it. I could argue it should be closed for "no research effort". – Nate Eldredge Jun 9 '17 at 0:32 According to the transcript, he did not make a commitment one way or the other: MANCHIN: Do you believe this will rise to obstruction of justice? COMEY: I don’t know. That — that’s Bob Mueller’s job to sort that out. MANCHIN: Thank you, sir. BURR: ....In your estimation, was General Flynn, at that time, in serious legal jeopardy? And in addition to that, do you sense that the president was trying to obstruct justice, or just seek for a way for Mike Flynn to save face, given he had already been fired? COMEY: General Flynn, at that point in time, was in legal jeopardy. There was an open FBI criminal investigation of his statements in connection with the Russian contacts and the contacts themselves. And so that was my assessment at the time. I don’t think it’s for me to say whether the conversation I had with the president was an effort to obstruct. I took it as a very disturbing thing, very concerning, but that’s a conclusion I’m sure the special counsel will work towards, to try and understand what the intention was there, and whether that’s an offense. Larry OBrienLarry OBrien The explicit claim is PARTLY TRUE BUT MISLEADING The first part is true from the transcripts. BURR: Director Comey, did the president at any time ask you to stop the FBI investigation into Russian involvement in the 2016 U.S. elections? COMEY: Not to my understanding, no. But the second part is false At no point did Comey ever take a position on whether Trump obstructed justice. He said "that's not for me to say", and he said Mueller would get into that question but he never said that the president did not obstruct justice. What he did say is that (speaking of the investigation into Flynn's inappropriate/illegal/dishonestly hidden contacts with the Russians), the president said: "I hope you can see your way clear to letting this go, to letting Flynn go. He is a good guy. I hope you can let this go." About which Risch attempted to make the point that that's not a direction, to which Comey asserted that he took it as one. ReasonablySkepticalReasonablySkeptical Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged united-states politics quotes donald-trump . Did Donald Trump say that muslims should be visibly marked? Did Trump call Belgium a village in Europe? Did Ivana Trump claim under oath that she had been raped by Donald Trump? Did Richard Nixon say, “Jews think they can run the world”? Did Trump predict Gillespie would lose? Did a senior U.S. Justice Department official state that 3- and 4-year-olds can learn immigration law well enough to represent themselves in court? 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__label__wiki	0.697116	0.697116	Add to GoodReads Exam Copies Twelve Greeks and Romans Who Changed the World Carl J. Richard In Twelve Greeks and Romans Who Changed the World, Carl J. Richard brings to life a group of men whose contributions fundamentally altered western society. In this compelling narrative, readers encounter a rich cast of characters, including eloquent Homer, shrewd Pericles, fiery Alexander, idealistic Plato, ambitious Caesar, dedicated Paul, and passionate Augustine. As he vibrantly describes the contributions of the individuals, Richard details the historical context in which each lived, showing how these men influenced their world and ours. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Pages: 272 • Trim: 6⅛ x 9⅛ 978-0-7425-2790-4 • Hardback • April 2003 • $126.00 • (£85.00) 978-0-7425-2791-1 • Paperback • April 2003 • $41.00 • (£27.95) 978-0-585-46680-4 • eBook • September 2004 • $39.00 • (£24.95) Subjects: History / Ancient / General Carl J. Richard is associate professor of history at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and author of The Founders and the Classics: Greece, Rome, and the American Enlightenment. Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Homer: Founder of Western Literature Chapter 4 Thales: Founder of Western Science Chapter 5 Themistocles: Defender of Greek Civilization Chapter 6 Pericles: Democratic Reformer Chapter 7 Plato: Founder of Western Philosophy Chapter 8 Alexander the Great: Disseminator of Greek Culture Chapter 9 Scipio Africanus: Defender of the Roman Republic Chapter 10 Julius Caesar: Destroyer of the Roman Republic Chapter 11 Cicero: Statesman, Philosopher, and Republican Martyr Chapter 12 Augustus: Founder of the Roman Empire Chapter 13 Paul of Tarsus: Christian Evangelist Chapter 14 Augustine: Christian Theologian Chapter 15 Brief Bibliographical Suggestions for General Readers Carl Richard's lively tour through the lives of twelve Greeks and Romans who created the Western world is a liberal education in itself, clearly telling us not just what we should know but why we should know it. For those tired of the melodrama of Western wickedness, Twelve Greeks and Romans will provide them with the necessary corrective: a clear overview of the unique virtues of the West and their origins among the Greeks and Romans. — Bruce S. Thornton, California State University, Fresno By setting these biographical essays deeply within their subjects' historical contexts, Carl Richard has given us an accessible and concise guide not only to these twelve major figures of ancient literature, philosophy, and history, but to the principal events of the Greek and Roman world from the Mycenaean Bronze Age to the Christian world of Augustine. The prose is lively, the anecdotes are entertaining and apt, and the range is remarkable in a text of this size.... — Ward Briggs, University of South Carolina Carl Richard's book is easy to read and highly recommended for those waiting to take a course on Western Civilization or who are rediscovering classical Greek and Roman history. — Great Lakes Bulletin A valuable overview of ancient history, politics, economics, science, literature, art, philosophy, and religion in Greece and Rome. Recommended. — CHOICE Readers will enjoy learning about how the lives and works of such figures as Plato, Alexander the Great, Julius Ceaser, and Cicero became part of modern political debates, and about the debt that Western writers owe to Homer. By setting these biographical essays deeply within their subjects' historical contexts, Carl Richard has given us an accessible and concise guide not only to these twelve major figures of ancient literature, philosophy, and history, but to the principal events of the Greek and Roman world from the Mycenaean Bronze Age to the Christian world of Augustine. The prose is lively, the anecdotes areentertaining and apt, and the range is remarkable in a text of this size. This book is a breathtaking accomplishment. There is a wealth here of information, wisdom, and wit. The author of The Founders and the Classics has written another classic. — Susan Ford Wiltshire, Vanderbilt University —The individuals serve as "windows" to Greco/Roman culture —Includes individuals who had a major impact on a wide range of subjects—literature, science, mathematics, philosophy, political science, religion, history —Clearly andengagingly written —Bibliography designed to encourage further reading	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1807
__label__cc	0.62336	0.37664	Circu: The delicate craftsmanship Creating Circu: The Delicate Craftsmanship Behind Luxury Design Circu’s hand-crafted and hand-tailored pieces are made by the best and most experienced craftsmen in Portugal, combining the finest materials with a lot of passion, so the brand can deliver only the highest quality furnishings. Circu’s magical universe is one of uniqueness, passion and design experience. But it’s also one of hard work, perseverance and talented hands. Behind every single luxury design piece, there’s a pair of luxurious and delicate hands, scarred by time and labour that makes the designer’s dream come true: the dream of a unique yet familiar piece, one that stands out for its design but at the same time makes you feel like home. Mr. Jose wakes up early every morning… but that morning was different. He turned on the tap to wash his face but let the water run and stopped to look at his hands. They were tired and worn out. But Jose was not sad about it because he knows that it is his hands that make a difference in a world full of industrial vulgarities. On the other side of the world, Sue, a kind young girl, is lying down on her delicate princess bed. But Sue doesn´t know that was the hands that moulded that magical piece, one day after the other. See also: Brabbu- An Intense Way of Living His hands bring joy to children all over the world. It is with them that wood is shaped, which will be the basis of a fantastic bed, a magical mirror or a toy box. José is a Portuguese craftsman and he is very proud of helping Circu becoming a world-renowned brand, with unique pieces made by hand… his and his colleague’s hands. Jose and Sue are connected although they do not know of each other’s existence. Craftsmanship is their meeting point. Craftsmen are often unsung. Their names are unknown. Their works, taken for granted. Fortunately, some events and organizations are changing the status quo. The MichelAngelo Foundation and BrHands are two bright examples, ones that cannot be missed. Besides raising awareness for the endangerment of these delicate and ancient arts, they also celebrate the hands that perform them. Shinning the spotlight on these tireless creators. See also: Maison Valentina – The Perfect Luxury Bathrooms One of the pieces that translate the craftsman work perfectly is the magical mirror. Inspired by the mirror of the wicked witch of Snow White, this kids’ mirror is also magical! A unique item that appears as a normal mirror but, it turns into a movie screen, due to the 22’’ TV inside. Made entirely by hand, using traditional techniques of carving, it features silver leaf finishes with pink translucent varnish applied. Like what you’ve read? Feel free to share your thoughts leaving a comment and to contact us filling this form. You’ll be the first to hear about our news! Do you like Circu: The Delicate Craftsmanship? If you like, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter. TAGS: circucraftsmanshipdreamsinterior designluxury designmagic Pullcast: The Ultimate Design Revolution Pantone The Prints Charming Trend 5 Rugs To A Colourful Interior Design Home’s Society: A true oasis of comfort and design City by City, Design Chahan Minassian: The Glamour Design Have you seen our Imperial Snake rug? Capable of a Oslo is a round rug named after the Norwegian capi	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1810
__label__wiki	0.704931	0.704931	The Horse Trading Diaries Forget Me Not (Bête Noire productions) Run Amok’s pals “…the effectiveness can be laid to the joint credit of Burke’s easy way with dialogue, and the talents of a very accomplished cast…overall this is a very entertaining, unchallenging piece of comedy.” – Emer O’ Kelly, The Sunday Independent, full review here. “Burke has an innate talent for writing funny, sharp and ultimately believable dialogue…McDonagh is the true star of the show, his performance is faultless, consistent and highly amusing.” – Ciara Murphy, The Public Reviews, full review here. “Old Flames is fun and well-written. Go see it.” – Dave Madden, Dublinculture.ie, full review here. “Shane Burke’s play succeeds in bringing back to vivid life a forgotten but important poet whose work offers a unique insight into the reality of war in general, and the second world war in particular…thoroughly recommend Forget Me Not.”- Carmel Shortall, Camden Voyeur, full review here. **”Every now and again, a play comes along which surprises me and inspires me to do a little research afterwards. Forget Me Not by Shane Burke is one of these.” – Joe Crystal, remotegoat, full review here. ”Forget Me Not succeeds in portraying aspects of Douglas’ legacy through an educated portrayal of his character. Placed in a conflicting environment which is complemented by Forbes’ powerful portrayal of Betty- the many aspects of a fascinating character are brought to life through a memorable interaction that made, but could have broke, one of the wartime greats. Highly recommended.” – Jack Peat, Editor, The London Economic, full review here. ”The Horse Trading Diaries is a non-taxing political farce with a healthy dollop of humour laid on throughout… as engaging as it is endearing.” Lauren O’Toole, entertainment.ie, full review here. **” If you’re looking for quality and wit in a play you’ll be well rewarded by Run Amok’s latest work.” Dave Madden, dublinculture.ie, full review here. “Promising second play…well paced plot.” Eithne Shortall, The Sunday Times, full review here. “…well-spun cops and robbers tale that at times, merges with the type of dark, sarcastic humour that is evidently inspired by Fr. Ted.” Kate O’Connor, Quality Waffle, full review here. “…an incredibly well-written and enjoyable play. Flipside is lots of fun, and I’d happily recommend it both to theatre-fans and those who go to the theatre less often.” Dave Madden, dublinculture.ie, full review here. Last chance to see Old Flames Old Flames draws to a close tonight 09th August, it’s been a fantastic run, join us tonight to say goodbye. Shane Burke discusses Old Flames with Orla Barry on Newstalk’s The Green Room, Saturday 26th July Old Flames Cast announced	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1812
__label__cc	0.513921	0.486079	Kennesaw State University Oral History Series Interview with Thomas H. Keene dc.contributor.author Scott, Thomas Allan (1943- ) dc.contributor.author Yow, Dede dc.contributor.editor Batungbacal, Susan F. dc.contributor.other Keene, Thomas H. dc.coverage.spatial Kennesaw, Georgia dc.coverage.spatial Cobb County dc.date.created 4/12/2006 dc.identifier ksu-45-05-001-03047 dc.identifier.citation Interview with Thomas H. Keene, 2006-04-12, Kennesaw State University oral history series, Kennesaw State University Oral History Project, 1973- , KSU/45/05/001, Kennesaw State University Archives. dc.publisher Kennesaw State University Archives dc.relation.ispartof <a href="http://archivesspace.kennesaw.edu/repositories/4/resources/195" target="_blank">Kennesaw State University Oral History Project, 1973-</a> dc.rights The digital reproductions on this site are provided for research consultation and scholarly purposes only. To request permission to publish, reproduce, publicly display, broadcast, or distribute this material in any format outside of fair use please contact the Kennesaw State University Archives. dc.subject College teachers -- Georgia -- Cobb County. dc.subject Kennesaw State University -- History. dc.subject Kennesaw State University. Dept. of History and Philosophy -- History. dc.subject Kennesaw State University. Institute of Global Initiatives -- History. dc.subject Oral histories dc.subject Transcripts dc.subject Universities and colleges -- Georgia -- Cobb County -- History. dc.title Interview with Thomas H. Keene ksu-45-05-001-03047.pdf The Kennesaw State University oral history series is a project conducted in collaboration with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), and the College of the Humanities and Social Sciences to collect oral histories from all past recipients of the KSU Distinguished Professor, Teaching, Scholarship and Service Awards. Interview with Palmer Wells, 2014-11-18 Graham, Anne M. (1966- ); Oswald, Heather (Kennesaw State University Archives, 2014-11-18) Oswald, Heather; Graham, Anne M. (1966- ) (Kennesaw State University Archives, 2014-12-10) Interview with Jon C. Greaves, Jr., 2014-09-20	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1814
__label__wiki	0.623804	0.623804	soc.culture.israel Holocaust denial in Canada, legal or illegal? (too old to reply) https://nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articles/law/hot-topics-in-law/can-holocaust-denial-legally-be-considered-hate-sp “The past,” William Faulkner wrote, “is never dead. It's not even past.” He wasn’t talking about the legacy of the Second World War — but he might have been. Around the world, racist and far-right movements are on the march. In Canada, a media marketing firm reported a sixfold increase in online hate speech between 2015 and 2016. In the United States a year ago, a resurgent far-right movement erupted into the public sphere with a rally of torch-bearing white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia that ended with the death of a counter-protester. Throughout Europe, far right and anti-immigrant political movements have been making strides in politics, while in Germany, one university study found that the share of online content classified as anti-Semitic rose from 7.5 per cent in 2007 to more than 30 per cent in 2017. Against that backdrop, the trial of Monika Schaefer in Germany might seem like small beer. Schaefer, a German-Canadian (and a former Green Party candidate in Alberta) has published multiple videos online denying the fact of the Holocaust. She was arrested on January 3 while visiting relatives in Germany and now faces six charges of “incitement of the people.” She faces up to three years’ imprisonment on each charge. Schaefer is getting some high-profile support back home. Last month, the Ontario Civil Liberties Association wrote to Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould to demand the federal government step in to “save (Schaefer) from her ongoing unjust and immoral imprisonment in Germany.” The OCLA argues that Schaefer is a “political prisoner” on trial for violating a German criminal law that does not exist in Canada, and that “is categorically contrary to international law.” It cites the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which Canada ratified and which states that laws penalizing “the expression of opinions about historical facts” are “incompatible with the obligations that the Covenant imposes.” The OCLA’s stance drew a sharp response from Shimon Koffler Fogel, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. In an op-ed piece published last month, Fogel stated that Germany’s Holocaust denial law doesn’t violate the covenant — that multiple courts and human rights bodies, including the European Court of Human Rights, have ruled it’s compatible with international law. Who’s right? So far, the Canadian government doesn’t seem to be offering Schaefer more than the usual consular assistance. That might reflect, in part, Canada’s unique mid-Atlantic position among countries that have laws governing ‘hate speech’ — not as libertarian as the Americans, not as restrictive as many European countries. Germany’s Holocaust law grew out of its post-war sense of guilt and responsibility for the monstrous crimes of the Nazi regime. It criminalizes the act of denying the genocide (or of downplaying its scope by, for example, claiming that far fewer people died in the Holocaust than the six million figure cited by credible historians). The OCLA is correct when it says that denying the historical fact of the Holocaust, or claiming it’s been overblown, is not illegal in Canada. But the legal status of Holocaust denial in Canada isn’t that simple, says a specialist in constitutional law and freedom of expression. “The OCLA makes the mistake of assuming that the absence of a law specifically banning Holocaust denial means we have no law on the matter,” says Richard Moon, a professor of law at the University of Windsor. In Canada, hate speech is covered in sections 318 and 319 of the Criminal Code. Section 318 makes the promotion of genocide against an “identifiable group” an indictable offence. The first half of s. 319 forbids the communication of statements that incite “hatred against any identifiable group where such incitement is likely to lead to a breach of the peace,” while the second half outlaws public statements that “willfully (promote) hatred against any identifiable group.” No one can be prosecuted under s. 319 (2) without the express permission of the provincial attorney general. Those accused have recourse to four key defences: that the statements made were true; that they were expressed in “good faith” to make a religious argument; that the person making the statement believed “on reasonable grounds” that they were true and served “the public benefit”; or that the statement was made “in good faith” to point out a source of racial or religious tension. That’s a high bar for prosecutors to reach — but it certainly doesn’t rule out a conviction in a case of Holocaust denial, says Moon. “The question,” he says, “is whether Holocaust denial itself amounts to willful promotion of hatred.” In many cases, he argues, it does. “Holocaust denials almost always are accompanied by specific claims that the Jews as a people are deceptive, controlling, seeking to make false claims to their benefit,” says Moon. “They tend to play on racist stereotypes about Jews as deceptive.” So the critical difference between the German and Canadian laws regarding Holocaust denial is in the nature of their targets: in Germany, it’s the statement, while in Canada, it’s the effect on the identifiable group. If someone publicly accuses the Jewish people of having hoodwinked the world about the existence or extent of the Holocaust, that could be interpreted under Canadian law as hate speech. “The question is whether Holocaust denial can be viewed as willfully promoting hatred,” says Moon. “It’s true that historical claims should be open to dispute, even when the claims are foolish and wrong. “But there is almost always another agenda behind these claims about the Holocaust, and that is to present Jews as liars and swindlers. This agenda is often explicit. “So it may very well be the case that acts of Holocaust denial are contrary to Canadian law, once we look at how and where it happens.” The Peeler On Wed, 6 Nov 2019 03:11:40 -0800 (PST), Zaire, better known as "Moose in Love with Nazi Scum" spread yet more of its stench: <FLUSH the disgusting nazi hypocrite's latest hypocritical nazi bullshit unread again> What are you doing in sci, nazi hypocrite? Moose in Love with Nazi Scum exposing his hypocrisy again: "The people doing the murdering, raping and expelling are the ones guilty of crimes. Not Hitler you moron." Message-ID: <ddafe705-4653-4f33-a7fc-*@googlegroups.com> Carolina Reb Post by Zaire I could not give a lesser damn. I am in SC. I will "deny he holocaust" and hate goddamn lying Jews as much as I damn well please. Don't like that? Tuff titty. Post by Carolina Reb Excuse me, but if you think you're going to be allowed to spew hate speech, then you're screwed. Eventually, they will take the right of 'free' speech from you. What are you doing in sci, nazi scum? More Nazi tripe by Moose in Love with Nazi Scum: "All that Britain and France had to due was to not declare war on Germany. And once they did, they had the option of surrendering to Germany." MID: <f5f193ab-1183-4660-80f7-@googlegroups.com> No excuses are needed....only facts..and here they are. "Holocaust denial" and "hate speech" is protected speech guaranteed by the American First Amendment, much to the consternation of Jews. Obviously you are either a Jew, or a Jew-lover. It does not matter. If you are inside the territorial boundaries of the USofA, then get used to it, because it is the law. If you cannot get used to it, then get the fuck out of the USofA, and do not let the back door slam you on the ass on your way out. On Wed, 6 Nov 2019 12:16:58 -0500, our resident senile nazi homo, "All Bark & No Bite", aka Humpin Hampton, aka Caroloony Reb, the subnormal moron and attested schizo from the States, wrote: <FLUSH the disgusting senile nazi homo swine's usual disgusting sick nazi homo bullshit unread> NO gays in this group, capisci, you disgusting senile nazi homo swines! So fuck off to your homegroup! BOTH of you! F'up to alt.homosexual Picture of the senile gay nazi sow with PINK tie: Cock-crazed nazi homo Hampton can't get enough: "Buttfucking is not enough" MID: <6a74169e-98fc-472b-9414-@googlegroups.com> I think speech should be free. Assholes like Carolina Pussy can spew any BS they like. Say it to my face, faggot. OK. Fuck you, you goddamn Christ-loving Christian son-of-a-bitch. I am proud to be a Christ-loving Christian. As to the rest, that's just more psycho crap from a total nothing in Carolina. Post by P-Dub FUCK that half-assed Jew carpenter, and FUCK YOU TOO! On Wed, 6 Nov 2019 12:10:21 -0800 (PST), our resident senile nazi homo, "All Bark & No Bite", aka Humpin Hampton, aka Caroloony Reb, the subnormal moron and attested schizo from the States, wrote: You STINK of your FAGGOTRY, you disgusting senile nazi homo swine! F'up to your homegroup Picture of the gay nazi sow looking for it's sty: Cock-crazed Hampton about his faggot problem: "My Butt Hurts!" MID: <@news.alt.net> plainolamerican your jewish man-god is a myth and his father is a homophobic and genocidal asshole. On Fri, 8 Nov 2019 13:36:28 -0800 (PST), plaingaydumbmuzzieshit spouted yet Post by plainolamerican LOL You are one dumb piece of gay muzzie shit, plaingaydumbmuzzieshit! Get the fuck out of straight people's ngs, you disgusting senile nazi homo swine! Another mugshot of the effeminate gay nazi cocksucker's REALLY stupid face: Humpin Hampton KEEPS revealing her homosexuality: "Seeking Kinky Single Males" MID: <539bd0e0-55d2-4ed5-9689-@googlegroups.com> Speech should be free to a certain extent. Once you start yelling for the extermination/torture/confinement of an ethnic group or any group, then it's a different story. On Fri, 8 Nov 2019 14:56:46 -0800 (PST), Zaire, better known as "Moose in Moose in Love with Nazi Scum: "I'd like to be your jailhouse bitch. Have you got what it takes to shove it up my poop chute?" MID: <8aaea992-f6eb-46e3-b1fb-@googlegroups.com> jews promote hate speech laws in every nation they inhabit to protect themselves. Decent and smart people do so, and, consequently, the Jews too, plaingaydumbmuzzieshit! There are many others besides Jews that promote anti hate speech. And they define hate speech different from the way I define hate speech. Some say denying the holoCaust is hate speech. If done in a rational way, it is just a debate. etc. Moose in Love with Nazi Scum about himself: "I'm an ethnic German and have no guilt whatsoever concerning the 'holocaust'. My father was a Waffen SS man who had no guilt at all concerning the 'holocaust'." MID: <ebc65f30-e1d5-4e80-9bb6-@googlegroups.com> "Hate speech" and "denying the holocaust" is constitutionally protected speech. Get used to it, Jews! On Fri, 8 Nov 2019 18:29:49 -0800 (PST), our resident senile nazi homo, NO gays in this group, capisci, you disgusting senile nazi homo swine! So https://i.imgur.com/VVeiiWH.jpg "Hate speech" and "denying the holocaust" is constitutionally protected speech. in America it is ... so far. Jews promote hate speech laws and socialism in every nation they inhabit. On Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:10:51 -0800 (PST), plaingaydumbmuzzieshit spouted yet America is none of yours, plaingaydumbmuzzieshit! It's none of yours either, plaingaydumbmuzzieshit! Planet Visitor II about plainstupidamerican: "If his ignorance was gold, we could eliminate the U.S. deficit." MID: <@4ax.com> On Wed, 6 Nov 2019 10:34:49 -0500, our resident senile nazi homo, Get the fuck out of straight people's ngs, you two disgusting senile nazi homo swines! Picture of the ugly effeminate senile gay nazi sow obviously with something stuck way up her arse: Your denial of the Holocaust is a denial on truth itself! Post by Michael Ejercito NOBODY likes the sexually incapacitated senile asshole. Even most of the nazis he would SOOO much like to belong to do not like him! And NOBODY sees what a hero he in reality is, isn't he? LMAO Post by The Peeler The only thing you get "right," if it can be called that, is your jacking to the miscegenation porn you post on this On Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:31:17 -0800 (PST), our resident senile nazi homo, Keep your FAGGOT STENCH out of straight people's ngs, you disgusting senile nazi homo swine! Picture of the ridiculous gay nazi assclown (with ridiculous hat! LOL): https://postimg.cc/Tp8B3hDq Cock-crazed homo Hampton: "Oh Alan you broke my heart!" MID: <2a84b5f9-ef58-4686-83c5-**@googlegroups.com> Well then get your Gook ass out of Long Beach CA and up to Toronto where you might think you, Lambsky, and his fellow Jews can do something about it, you slant- eyed Mongoloid bastard. On Sat, 9 Nov 2019 11:31:05 -0800 (PST), our resident senile nazi homo, http://i.imgur.com/FhEHP2q.jpg which holocaust? Get an education, plaingaydumbmuzzieshit! https://nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articles/law/hot-topics-in-law/can-holocaust->>>>denial-legally-be-considered-hate-sp “The past,” William Faulkner wrote, “is never dead. It's not even past.” He wasn’t >>>>talking about the legacy of the Second World War — but he might have been. Around the world, racist and far-right movements are on the march. In Canada, a media >marketing firm reported a sixfold increase in online hate speech between 2015 and 2016. In >>>>the United States a year ago, a resurgent far-right movement erupted into the public sphere with a rally of torch-bearing white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia that >>>>ended with the death of a counter-protester. Throughout Europe, far right and anti->>>>immigrant political movements have been making strides in politics, while in Germany, >>>>one university study found that the share of online content classified as anti-Semitic rose >>>>from 7.5 per cent in 2007 to more than 30 per cent in 2017. Against that backdrop, the trial of Monika Schaefer in Germany might seem like small >>>>beer. Schaefer, a German-Canadian (and a former Green Party candidate in Alberta) has >>>>published multiple videos online denying the fact of the Holocaust. She was arrested on January 3 while visiting relatives in Germany and now faces six charges of “incitement of >>>>the people.” She faces up to three years’ imprisonment on each charge. Schaefer is getting some high-profile support back home. Last month, the Ontario Civil >>>>Liberties Association wrote to Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and Justice >>>>Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould to demand the federal government step in to “save (Schaefer) from her ongoing unjust and immoral imprisonment in Germany.” The OCLA argues that Schaefer is a “political prisoner” on trial for violating a German >>>>criminal law that does not exist in Canada, and that “is categorically contrary to >>>>international law.” It cites the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which Canada ratified and which states that laws penalizing “the expression of opinions about >>>>historical facts” are “incompatible with the obligations that the Covenant imposes.” The OCLA’s stance drew a sharp response from Shimon Koffler Fogel, CEO of the Centre >>>>for Israel and Jewish Affairs. In an op-ed piece published last month, Fogel stated that >>>>Germany’s Holocaust denial law doesn’t violate the covenant — that multiple courts and human rights bodies, including the European Court of Human Rights, have ruled it’s >>>>compatible with international law. Who’s right? So far, the Canadian government doesn’t seem to be offering Schaefer >>>>more than the usual consular assistance. That might reflect, in part, Canada’s unique >>>>mid-Atlantic position among countries that have laws governing ‘hate speech’ — not as libertarian as the Americans, not as restrictive as many European Germany’s Holocaust law grew out of its post-war sense of guilt and responsibility for >>>>the monstrous crimes of the Nazi regime. It criminalizes the act of denying the genocide >>>>(or of downplaying its scope by, for example, claiming that far fewer people died in the Holocaust than the six million figure cited by credible historians). The OCLA is correct when it says that denying the historical fact of the Holocaust, or >>>>claiming it’s been overblown, is not illegal in Canada. But the legal status of Holocaust >>>>denial in Canada isn’t that simple, says a specialist in constitutional law and freedom of expression. “The OCLA makes the mistake of assuming that the absence of a law specifically >>>>banning Holocaust denial means we have no law on the matter,” says Richard Moon, a >>>>professor of law at the University of Windsor. In Canada, hate speech is covered in sections 318 and 319 of the Criminal Code. >?>>>>Section 318 makes the promotion of genocide against an “identifiable group” an >>>>indictable offence. The first half of s. 319 forbids the communication of statements that incite “hatred against any identifiable group where such incitement is likely to lead to a >>>>breach of the peace,” while the second half outlaws public statements that “willfully >>>>(promote) hatred against any identifiable group.” No one can be prosecuted under s. 319 (2) without the express permission of the >>>>provincial attorney general. Those accused have recourse to four key defences: that the >>>>statements made were true; that they were expressed in “good faith” to make a religious argument; that the person making the statement believed “on reasonable grounds” that >>>>they were true and served “the public benefit”; or that the statement was made “in good >>>>faith” to point out a source of racial or religious tension. That’s a high bar for prosecutors to reach — but it certainly doesn’t rule out a >>>>conviction in a case of Holocaust denial, says Moon. “The question,” he says, “is whether >>>>Holocaust denial itself amounts to willful promotion of hatred.” In many cases, he argues, it does. “Holocaust denials almost always are accompanied by specific claims that the Jews as >>>>a people are deceptive, controlling, seeking to make false claims to their benefit,” says >>>>Moon. “They tend to play on racist stereotypes about Jews as deceptive.” So the critical difference between the German and Canadian laws regarding Holocaust >>>>denial is in the nature of their targets: in Germany, it’s the statement, while in Canada, >>>>it’s the effect on the identifiable group. If someone publicly accuses the Jewish people of >>>>having hoodwinked the world about the existence or extent of the Holocaust, that could >>>>be interpreted under Canadian law as hate speech. “The question is whether Holocaust denial can be viewed as willfully promoting >>>>hatred,” says Moon. “It’s true that historical claims should be open to dispute, even when >>>>the claims are foolish and “But there is almost always another agenda behind these claims about the Holocaust, >>>>and that is to present Jews as liars and swindlers. This agenda is often explicit. “So it may very well be the case that acts of Holocaust denial are contrary to Canadian >>>>law, once we look at how and where it The Holocaust of the Jewish people by the German Nazis. What REALLY needs to be "holocausted" is slant-eyed Gooks like you who deliberately come here for the sole purpose of contaminating the Caucasian gene pool with your Mongoloid DNA. As far as YOU are concerned, just keep on jacking to the miscegenation porn you post on this newsgroup, because that is as close as you will EVER get to a genuine flesh-and- blood White woman! You need the slant knocked of Gook eyes, you puke-skinned Asian bastard! Fuck off from straight people's ngs, you disgusting senile nazi homo swine! http://i.imgur.com/naXtCZh.jpg DNA. Elaborate further. How do they contaminate the Caucasian gene pool with Mongoloid DNA? Why does this warrant "holocausting"? Go back and read the thread, you slant-eyed Mongoloid bastard. I am not a babysitter. 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__label__wiki	0.802946	0.802946	The University of Texas School of Public Health Apply Now Donate Six Campuses Four Departments One School Biostatistics and Data Science Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Environmental Sciences Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences Management, policy and community health Campus Locations and Parking Information Eric Boerwinkle, Ph.D. School Awards and Honors Pioneers magazine A School of Public Health Like No Other Reuel A. Stallones Building in the Texas Medical Center in Houston At six campuses across Texas, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health works to improve the state of public health in Texas every day. Each of our campuses is strategically placed to meet the public health education and research needs of the diverse populations across Texas. UTHealth School of Public Health is the only school of public health in the nation with regional campuses. The main campus, located in the heart of Houston’s Texas Medical Center, offers students unmatched opportunities for research and employment. The School of Public Health’s five regional campuses are in Austin, Brownville, Dallas, El Paso and San Antonio. Each campus has its own faculty and research specialties. Students can attend class at any of the six campuses via Interactive Television (ITV). UTHealth School of Public Health is one of six schools of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), the most comprehensive academic health system in The University of Texas System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region. In addition to the School of Public Health, UTHealth is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, medicine and nursing. It also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple institutes and centers, a growing network of clinics and outreach programs in education and care throughout the region. The School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and the university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Course Information and Catalogs Certificates for Degree-Seeking Students Certificates for Non-Degree Students Online MPH CPRIT Summer Undergraduate Experience 3 Minute Thesis Competition Find a Practicum Learning Contract Orientation & Training Materials Post a Practicum Contact Student Services Financial Assistance - Prospective Application and Admission Requirements Life in Campus Cities Prospective International Applicants Prospective Student FAQs What is Public Health? Archer Center Internship ILE, Thesis and Dissertation myUTH Student Life and Resources Career & Alumni Campus: Austin¢er=CIG¢er=HGC Letter: I Last name begins with: Management, Policy & Community Health Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences Epidemiology, Human Genetics & Environmental Sciences Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research Human Genetics Center Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health Center for Emergency Research Fleming Center Center for Infectious Diseases Hispanic Health Disparities Research Center Coordinating Center for Clinical Trials Center for Health Services Research Dell Center for Healthy Living Hispanic Health Research Center Institute for Health Policy Center for Innovation Generation Switch to view staff Main Houston Campus Student Services: 713-500-9032 1200 Pressler Street Academic Calendar (Registrar's Office) How to Report Sexual Misconduct UTHealth Careers meet@UTHealth UTHealth UTHealth Directory UTHealth SPH Intranet Web File Viewing © 2012 - Present The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1818
__label__cc	0.69775	0.30225	By: Al Scott Using ES6 in Node.js My team recently upgraded our Node version from 0.10 to 4.0 for a big app we are working on. Lots of improvements came in the upgrade, but by far, my favorite is all of the ES6 features now available natively in Node. Just to be clear, Node 4.0 does not exhaustively support ES6. It implements a lot of the biggest new features, all incorporated from the upstream V8 engine. Getting all of these features–especially without having to set up up a build process with Babel or another compiler–has been a huge win for our team. We’ve been able to write cleaner, better JavaScript, and we’ve been gradually refactoring our app to use the new ES6 features. I thought I would go over a few of my favorite features, focusing on what is available and why I like it, rather than the specifics of each feature. There are a huge number of resources like MDN which can explain the specifics better than I can! let and const If I’m being honest, var isn’t that bad. Functional scoping is admittedly weird, but I don’t know that I’ve ever encountered an actual bug from it. let just makes more sense though; it works like every other programming language. On the other hand, const is excellent. It actually enforces the constrain that JavaScript programmers have had wrapped up IN_CONVENTION for so long. Node 4.0 supports both let and const. Dealing with prototype chains and OO programming in JavaScript has always been a pain, but with ES6 classes, that has finally been fixed. The great thing about the class syntax is that it is just sugar over the existing JavaScript OO patterns, not a complete divergence. It makes defining classes, constructors, and inheritance much more intuitive, though. This is my absolute favorite ES6 feature. Arrow functions solve the issue of anonymous functions failing to bind the this variable correctly. As a bonus, they also have a much more succinct syntax. They play really well with classes and libraries like lodash. Template Strings No more endless string concatenation! Dynamic strings have always been painful in JavaScript, but no more. Template strings let you interpolate variables and expressions directly into your JavaScript. Native Promises Promises are fantastic, and now you no longer need a separate library for them. ES6 native promises follow the same Promises/A+ standard as all the most popular libraries, so they can interop seamlessly with them. Things You Don’t Get Node, at least in version 4.0, does not support all of ES6. Also, most of the features are only available in strict mode, but you’re already using that, right? Some of the great ES6 features you don’t get include: Default function parameters Array and object destructuring For an exhaustive list of what is and isn’t supported, check out this table. But honestly, the things you do get are a big win, as is not having to run your code through a compilation step to get it. If you aren’t using ES6 in your Node.js apps, now is the time to start! Tagged: JavaScript nodejsPosted on December 18, 2015 by Al Scott in Web Apps By commenting below, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in our (linked) Privacy Policy Not to mentioned generator functions! Generator functions wrapped with the co library can really cleanup callback and promise syntax. Philip Damra says: I’ve really been enjoying using some of the new es2015 features, too. I’ve started transpiling my server code with babel on my most recent project, so as to better support isomorphic React apps. It’s nice because it avoids that “big bang” loading effect of SPAs where the app is initially displayed in a neutral state, then makes multiple API calls to load data. It looks like they’re dropping future plans for array comprehensions. They’re one of my favorite features of python. Ryan O'Connor says: Woohoo node.js 6.0.0 released this week, with 96% native ES6 coverage!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1820
__label__wiki	0.974045	0.974045	Editor-in-Chief of Square Portal Villain Version of “Knights of the Round” Keyart Released for Dissidia Final Fantasy By Johnny on November 29, 2017 Square Enix has shared new images from the upcoming battle royal, featuring alternative villain edition of “Knights of the Round” keyart – available in 4K resolution. This time we are also getting screenshots from the story scenario, written by Kazushige Nojima. Square Enix has unveiled a new Final Fantasy game for mobile devices – World of Final Fantasy Meli-Melo! As the second entry in the Final Fantasy spin-off series, Meli Melo is set for release at the end of 2017 in Japan. With producer Shinji Hashimoto and director Hiroki Chiba in charge, Square Enix and Drecom Studio are hoping to make the series more accessible for new fans by bringing it on mobile platforms. Final Fantasy XV Event Adds New Units In Final Fantasy Brave Exvius During the Fan Fest in South Korea, Square Enix revealed details about upcoming game updates and promotions. These updates include increased drop rates for some rare characters, Final Fantasy XV event with new units and more. Let’s take a look at what’s coming! DISSIDIA Final Fantasy 4K Wallpaper Now Available By Johnny on October 5, 2017 We got a nice surprise for the fans looking for a perfect Final Fantasy themed wallpaper for their desktop and other devices. Get this beautiful DISSIDIA Final Fantasy NT Wallpaper in extremely high 4K resolution. It also easily scales down to 1080p, 720p and suits most other resolutions. 5 Years Later – The Viral Child Musician Returns with Beautiful Final Fantasy XIII Cover Nearly 6 years ago, a little Japanese child became a viral hit within the Final Fantasy community with her impressive and charming cover of Final Fantasy XIII Prelude, solely played on Electone – an electric organ, “a one-person orchestra” by Yamaha. Now many years later, Jun uploaded a new video of the girl playing yet another beautiful Final Fantasy XIII cover. A New Change to Final Fantasy XIV Veteran Rewards System Square Enix has announced new changes for Final Fantasy XIV’s Veteran System which rewards players based on their game subscription, and the length of time they have been supporting Final Fantasy XIV since its recovery from the failure in Fall 2013. Starting Patch 4.1, the highest rank rewards that needed up to 1440 days of subscription will be now available for all players with 330 days of subscription. Final Fantasy XV for PC Arrives in Early 2018 with Mod Support & More! By Johnny on September 2, 2017 The Windows Edition utilizes technology from Nvidia and features more advanced PC settings such as higher resolution, better fps, more realistic physics and more. It will be an experience that possible turns your graphic cards, processors and fans on fire under extreme workload while rendering “the ultimate Final Fantasy XV” experience your display. ‹ Newer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 … 212 Older ›	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1826
__label__wiki	0.894395	0.894395	FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 201720 May – 11 June articleBodyFRWPSeoTitle: eight-return-home-with-heads-held-high-2890300GetFRWPUrl _slug: eight-return-home-with-heads-held-high-2890300endpoint: http://embeden.fifa.com/news/eight-return-home-with-heads-held-high-2890300?appview=true_articleBodyFRWP.Length: 0_articleBodyFRWP.Length atricle only: 13776 Eight return home with heads held high (FIFA.com) 29 May 2017 Eight nations leave for home after group stages FIFA.com collects reactions from various players on lessons learned "I want our younger brothers to take it from here" Sixteen teams are left at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017, but before the knockout stages get fully underway, it’s time to pay tribute to the eight who are headed home. Six-time champions Argentina were the biggest shock of the teams departing after the group stages. One enduring moment they bring back is Lautaro Martinez's phenomenal strike which marked the country's 150th goal in the competition. Fellow South Americans Ecuador will be disappointed getting edged out in a competitive Group F, but their wild 3-3 draw with USA proved to be one of the best matches of the group stages. For Vanuatu (population: 250,000), there is a feeling of a legacy being left after competing against sides like Germany (pop: 81m) and Mexico (127m) in their first ever U-20 World Cup. “We are very proud of ourselves and we’re proud of our performances,” captain Bong Kalo said. “I think our family back home are having a party.” For Amajita of South Africa, the country had to wait eight years before making it back to the U-20 world finals. “We had a fruitful tournament even though we didn’t make it to the next round,” captain Repo Malepe told FIFA.com. “I want our younger brothers to take it from here and compete at World Cups more frequently.” Guinea had to wait even longer, returning to the U-20 finals for the first time since 1979. They leave Korea Republic with a point after managing a 1-1 draw with eventual group winners England. Iran's last appearance before flying to Korea Republic came in 2001 at the World Youth Championship in Argentina. However, after a bright start with a 1-0 win over Costa Rica, their campaign ultimately ended in heartbreak. “The level of the experience we’ve got here is not comparable to anything we’ve had," Omid Norafkan said. "Our senior team is close to qualifying for the World Cup, so we have to prepare ourselves for these kinds of tournaments. This event will greatly assist and help us to get experience, knowledge for our future appearances.” Honduras went out on a high with a 2-0 victory over Vietnam and for Jorge Alvarez, he’s gained an appreciation for the quality that’s been on show. “Every team is equally good - there is no big or small team, and every team plays good football.” Korea Republic 2017 will live long in Vietnam's football history as it was their first qualification for the finals of a FIFA 11-a-side competition of any kind. "We’re proud of what we’ve done in our first World Cup,” Vietnam forward Tran Thanh said, who scored the goal that clinched qualification. “We’ve also learned a lot from professional players playing in this tournament at a very high level. It would have been better if we scored at least one goal here, but in any case, I think it was good for us to motivate our next generation in the future.” Liên đoàn Bóng đá Việt Nam - VFF's #U20WC debut clearly was an event not to be missed. Every touch by Vietnam was met by the majority of the fans in Cheonan vocally filling the stadium. Posted by FIFA U-20 World Cup on Monday, 22 May 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup 2017 Malepe looking at the bigger picture Ronaldo’s lasting legacy on show in Korea Republic The Peiravani football fratenity Vietnam fully deserving of historic result FIFA U-20 World Cup on Facebook Fates sealed as last 16 confirmed All Related Items (22) Member Association	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1832
__label__cc	0.743119	0.256881	Back Half Of Steelers’ Draft Class Has A Chance To Compete Posted on May 11, 2014 at 7:30 am While it can be said that the Pittsburgh Steelers came into this draft with one of its weaker rosters in recent memory, the truth is that it’s often difficult to find room for nine draft picks on the roster of any halfway decent team not consistently making their selections in the top 10. The Steelers, however, seem to have done a good job of taking players that they believe can add competition, and likely ultimately make the roster, in the back half of the draft this year. That hasn’t always been the case in recent history. Just last year the Steelers walked away from Terry Hawthorne, a fifth-round cornerback who wasn’t even asked to sit on the practice squad. Recent fourth-round picks Thaddeus Gibson and Alameda Ta’amu didn’t make it through their first seasons without being released. Even at the back end of the 2014 draft, however, Pittsburgh looks like they’ve found the right answers and acquired some guys that can win jobs. Like their latest fifth-round cornerback, for example, Shaquille Richardson. In a weaker draft class, perhaps he doesn’t last until the fifth round. And given the lack of depth the team currently has at the position, Richardson figures to have a good chance to compete. Defensive backs coach Carnell Lake would know; he recruited him in college. While the Steelers seemed to be relatively set along the offensive line in terms of depth, they chose to add one in Wesley Johnson. A veteran of 51 collegiate starts at four positions, Johnson’s ability to play every position along the line puts him in serious competition with Guy Whimper and the rest of the bottom of the depth chart. Jordan Zumwalt, meanwhile, represented value too good in the sixth round for Pittsburgh to overlook, even if they envision him at an inside linebacker position that appears to be at least four-deep without adding him to the mix. He will be an instant asset on special teams, and has the potential to play outside if the team is interested in expanding his responsibilities. Daniel McCullers, on the other hand, isn’t likely to play on many special teams units, despite being the last compensatory pick in the sixth round. What he offers in exchange is massive, massive size. He figures to battle, and likely supplant, Hebron Fangupo as the project nose tackle in the pipeline. To his advantage, he’s seven years younger than Fangupo, who will be turning 29 prior to his third season this year. Last but not least is tight end Rob Blanchflower, who figures to become the latest seventh-round tight end to make the roster under Mike Tomlin. Indeed, he’ll be jockeying for position with the last one to do it, former 2012 selection David Paulson. On the surface, Blanchflower seems to have a good deal more potential as an all-around tight end than Paulson does. Even if the Steelers choose to keep four tight ends again, in fact, my money is on Michael Palmer making it over Paulson, but that is to be determined this summer. Related Items:Alameda Ta'amu, Carnell Lake, Daniel McCullers, David Paulson, Guy Whimper, Hebron Fangupo, Jordan Zumwalt, Michael Palmer, Rob Branchflower, Shaquille Richardson, Steelers, Terry Hawthorne, Thaddeus Gibson, Wesley Johnson ESPN Ranks Steelers’ Rookie Class 18th Panthers Nab Member of Steelers Front Office, Samir Suleiman 2020 Offseason Questions: What To Take Away From Conference Finals To Apply To Steelers?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1833
__label__cc	0.693372	0.306628	Group 65Go to dexi.io About Robots Executing robots How can I create a run? Written by Henrik Hofmeister When you are ready to put your robot to work, it's time to create a run. A run is a configuration applied to the robot's execution -- that is, how the robot behaves and when it operates. To create a run: Navigate to the Projects page, select your robot, and click New Run at the top of the screen. This adds the run just below the name of your robot. Enter a name for the run, then click Continue. Click the name of the run, then click the Open button in the slide-in panel. You’re presented with the run page where you can edit various attributes of the run, view third-party integrations associated with the run, and initiate and view robot executions using the run’s configuration. Let’s start with theConfigurationtab. A run's configurable attributes include: Run ID: The Run ID is used internally and needn't be changed. Run name: The user-assigned name of the run. Number of simultaneous executions: The number of robots that will work to scrape the Web site. Maximum retries: The number of attempts for each input line. Proxies: The proxy server(s) the robot will route traffic through to/from the Web site. Activate Schedule: Enables user-defined schedule for the run. Activate Timetable: Time periods during which the robot will operate. Switching to the Integrations tab, you will see lists of third-party integrations and file formats in which to store your robot’s results. Moving on to the Executions tab, you will see that “This run has no executions yet,” which simply means you haven’t yet put your robot to work. An Execute Now button allows you to launch your robot into action with the current run configuration. Upon executing a run, the screen changes to list active and historical executions. Each execution is listed with the run name, the Web site to scrape, the status of the run (Starting, Running, etc.), a progress bar and “percentage complete” reading, number of results extracted, a View button, and a Start/Stop button. Clicking the View button here opens the execution screen, which features two tabs: Information and Results. The Information tab lists an abundance of information about the execution, including a simple log of events. The Results tab lists each set of results scraped from the Web site, along with status and error indicators for each set of results. Screenshots of the Web site are also available to aid in troubleshooting your robot. Also, daylight savings time (DST) is taken into account About Time Schedules The Time column on the dashboard shows the next execution time in your local time (based on the browser/OS config) but the run is executed in the timezone specified in the run configuration. If you hover the values in the Time column you get the time in your local timezone. Run configuration: every day at 03:00, timezone: EST ~ UTC/GMT-5 Dashboard is viewed in timezone EST at 12:00 AM (17:00 in UTC) Time: 22:00 (in 11 hours, 03:00-17:00 but one extra hour due to DST) (03:00 in UTC) Run configuration: every 5th hour (00, 05, 10, 15, 20), timezone: UTC Dashboard is viewed in timezone EEST at 14:00 (i.e. 11 in UTC) Time: 18:00 (in 4 hours) (15:00 in UTC) Run configuration: every 7th hour (00, 07, 14, 21), timezone: UTC Run configuration: every 7th hour (00, 07, 14, 21), timezone: EEST Dashboard is viewed in timezone EEST at 19:00 Time: 21:00 (in 2 hours) Daylight Savings Time (DST) Due to a bug in the programming runtime we use, there might be issues with certain time zones, e.g. "America/Santiago". To work around this we suggest you use UTC which does not use DST.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1835
__label__wiki	0.851138	0.851138	Doves, There Goes The Fear: We need your help! IndieIndie rockBritpopAlternativeRock Doves are an alternative rock band from Manchester, United Kingdom consisting of Jimi Goodwin (vocals, bass) and twin brothers Jez Williams (guitar) and Andy Williams (drums). They are joined on stage by Martin Rebelski (keys). They are known for their large, epic sound, which combines dovetailing guitar lines with driving percussion and a penchant for atmospherics. Unusually, both Williams brothers have also contributed lead vocals. Originally formed in 1988 as Sub Sub Read Full BioDoves are an alternative rock band from Manchester, United Kingdom consisting of Jimi Goodwin (vocals, bass) and twin brothers Jez Williams (guitar) and Andy Williams (drums). They are joined on stage by Martin Rebelski (keys). They are known for their large, epic sound, which combines dovetailing guitar lines with driving percussion and a penchant for atmospherics. Unusually, both Williams brothers have also contributed lead vocals. Originally formed in 1988 as Sub Sub, a dance act who coincided with the rise of the Hacienda and the rave scene from Manchester expanding outwards, they enjoyed moderate success for seven years including the hit single "Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use)" (#3 UK), before suffering the disaster of their studio burning down in 1996, taking all their current recordings with them. The experience, tragedy and pressure of that would inspire their name-change, in 1998, to Doves, and ultimately their first full-length album, Lost Souls released in April 2000. "Lost Souls" was a dark, atmospheric effort, full of brooding keyboards and claustrophobic light grooves, yet charted at number 13, mainly due to the top 40 singles, "The Cedar Room", "Catch The Sun" and "The Man Who Told Everything". Two years later, Doves enjoyed their commercial and critical peak with their second album, The Last Broadcast, which charted at number 1 in the UK charts, spawning a hit single, "There Goes The Fear", which reached number 3 in the chart. "The Last Broadcast" was characterised by huge, spacious recordings, and an overall feeling of euphoria and relief. Two more singles, "Pounding" and "Caught By The River" both charted inside the top 40, and in the summer of 2003, Doves headlined the Other Stage on the last night of the Glastonbury Festival. Recording problems and writers' block delayed the emergence of their third album, Some Cities, until Spring 2005. This was a return to the more claustrophobic sounds of their debut, though still featured the top 10 single "Black & White Town". "Some Cities" sold well, debuting at #1 on the UK chart, and received some of the band's strongest reviews to date. Jimi Goodwin and Jez Williams both contributed to other bands in the late 90's, Goodwin played bass for Bernard Sumner and Johnny Marr's band Electronic on their 1999 album Twisted Tenderness and Williams played guitar on Saint Etienne's albums, 1998's Good Humor, 2000's Sound of Water and finally 2002's Finisterre. 2009 saw the release of 'Kingdom of Rust' and a tour to support, soon followed by 'The Places Between', a greatest hits album - also released as a double album with DVD compilation of singles, non-single releases and remixes. The band is on a break from recording, according to an interview with The Daily Record. Jimi Goodwin stated: "It's nice just to have a bit of breathing space... We just wanted to get off that whole album-tour-album-tour treadmill. None of us are ready to face going into the studio for another two years. This is wiping the slate clean, we have nothing else in the vaults now. That is it. Whatever we do from now on will be a new start." On 2 October 2012, EMI International released a Doves anthology titled 5 Album Set featuring all four studio albums from Lost Souls to Kingdom of Rust and the 2003 re-issue of Lost Sides. It has been announced that Jimi Goodwin will support British band Elbow on their Spring 2014 tour of the United Kingdom. Doves » Starsailor The Seahorses The Last BroadcastDoves Lost SoulsDoves Some CitiesDoves Kingdom Of RustDoves Lost SidesDoves The Places Between : The Best Of DovesDoves (500) Days of SummerDoves Caught by the RiverDoves Lost Sides (bonus disc)Doves Black And White TownDoves Music From The O.C. Mix 1Doves Some Cities Live EPDoves Snowden (Part One)Doves Last BroadcastDoves The Places Between: The Best of DovesDoves The Last Broadcast - BonusDoves PoundingDoves (500) Days of Summer (Music from the Motion Picture)Doves Scrubs Season 2Doves Black And White Town (Promo Single)Doves Instrumentals Of RustDoves Sky Starts FallingDoves SnowdenDoves Snowden (Part Two)Doves 01There Goes The FearDoves 02Black and White TownDoves 03Caught By The RiverDoves 04PoundingDoves 05Kingdom of RustDoves 06Catch the SunDoves 07FiresuiteDoves 08WordsDoves 09SnowdenDoves 10The Cedar RoomDoves 11Here It ComesDoves 12M62 SongDoves 13Almost Forgot MyselfDoves 14Some CitiesDoves 15Sea SongDoves 16The Man Who Told EverythingDoves 17Last BroadcastDoves 18IntroDoves 19One Of These DaysDoves 20Break Me GentlyDoves There Goes The Fear by Doves Out of here We're out of here Out of heartache Along with fear There goes the fear again And cars speed fast And life goes past Again so near Close your brown eyes And lay down next to me Close your eyes, lay down 'Cause there goes the fear You turn around and life's passed you by You look to ones you love to ask them why You look to those you love to justify You turned around and life's passed you by Passed you by again And late last night Makes up her mind Another fight 'Cos there goes the fear you look to those you love to justify, why Think of me when you're coming down But don't look back when leaving town Oh think of me when he's calling out Think of me when you close your eyes But don't look back when you break all ties But don't look back when leaving town today Written by: ANDY WILLIAMS, JEZ WILLIAMS, JIMI GOODWIN Doves - There Goes The Fear Doves - There Goes The Fear Glastonbury 06 Doves - There Goes The Fear (Live on Jools Holland) Doves Live at BBC There goes the fear DOVES There Goes The Fear Doves - There Goes The Fear (Sub Español) Doves - There Goes The Fear - Somerset House - 16/7/19 Doves - 'There Goes the Fear, Caught By the River (Sessions@AOL Performance) doves- there goes the fear (james lavelle remix closing GU) Doves and the London Bulgarian Choir - There Goes The Fear Doves - There Goes The Fear - Gunnersville 06/09/2019 The Doves - There Goes The Fear (Rare Acoustic) Doves - There Goes The Fear live on Jonathan Ross, December 2002 Doves - There Goes The Fear (totp) DOVES - The Last Broadcast - 3. There Goes The Fear Doves: There Goes The Fear (500 Days of Summer) Soundtrack #06 Doves- There Goes The Fear Live Glastonbury 2002 The Doves There goes the fear Doves - There Goes the Fear (6/16) Doves - There Goes The Fear, Live in San Francisco, 5-18-09 Doves- There goes the Fear - live at the Eden Sessions Doves - There Goes The Fear (Cover by The Realist Project/Morgan) There Goes the Fear (Instrumental Version) Doves There Goes The Fear Live Royal Albert Hall London Teenage Cancer Trust 29/03/2019 HD Doves There Goes The Fear Isle of Wight 2010 Doves - There Goes The Fear @ John Peel Stage, Glastonbury 2009-06-26 Doves mess up the start of There Goes The Fear Doves - There goes the fear LIVE Nottingham Rock City Doves - There Goes The Fear Cover (remixed 2009) Doves - There Goes the Fear (Live on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross) Purple Souls - There goes the Fear (Official Video) Doves (HD) - There Goes The Fear - Liverpool Uni - 8/5/10 Doves - there goes the fear [last 30 seconds] doves - there goes the fear - birmingham, perry park - 28/07/19 There Goes The Fear - Rare Accoustic Full Of It Soundtrack The Doves There Goes The Fear DOVES - There Goes The Fear (Subtitulos en español) Doves Royal Albert Hall. 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__label__cc	0.546215	0.453785	Language and languages (37) Ethnology (13) Museum buildings (13) Warshaw, Isadore, d. 1969 (27) Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation (14) Smithsonian Institution (12) Jackson, William Henry (7) Gatschet, Albert S. (Albert Samuel) (6) Hewitt, J. N. B. (John Napoleon Brinton) (6) Johns, Jasper, 1930- (6) Mooney, James (6) Picasso, Pablo (6) Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary (6) Ellington, Duke (5) Henri, Robert (5) Heye, George G. (George Gustav) (5) Hrdlička, Aleš (5) Kuhn, Walt (5) Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) (5) National Academy of Design (U.S.) (5) Tobey, Mark (5) United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs (5) Washburn, Wilcomb E (5) Iroquois Indians (25) Kiowa Indians (19) Ojibwa Indians (19) Apache Indians (17) Seminole Indians (17) Indians of South America (16) Cherokee Indians (14) Seneca Indians (14) Zuni Indians (14) Potawatomi Indians (11) Ute Indians (11) Fox Indians (10) Mohawk Indians (10) Shoshoni Indians (10) Onondaga Indians (9) Pima Indians (9) Sauk Indians (9) Taos Indians (9) Arctic peoples (8) National Anthropological Archives (146) Anacostia Community Museum Archives (3) Query: Indians of North America -- New York Mooney, James, 1861-1921 Grinnell, George Bird, 1849-1938 NAA.MS1900 Ethnographic notes, with vocabulary, sketches, and diagrams, on camp circle, tipis, sun dance, shields of Bushyhead, Wolf Robe, and Little Bear, and various other topics. Diagrams and notes on Cheyenne camp circles by Mooney and G.B. Grinnell. 1902-1907. Manuscript and typescript document 12 pages. (Detailed list accompanies main catalog card.) Di... General William Nicholson Grier collection of photographs Grier, William Nicholson, General, 1812-1885 Wolfenstein, V (Valentin), 1844-1909 Choate, J. N. (John N.), 1848-1902 10 Photographic Prints NMAI.AC.126 The General William Nicholson Grier photograph collection contains 10 photographs that Grier collected related to his service with the US Army (1835-1870). The photographs include depictions of Carlisle Indian School students circa 1879-1884 and portraits of the 1868 Navajo Treaty signers. Architectural League of New York records Architectural League of New York 114.9 Linear feet AAA.archleag The records of the Architectural League of New York measure 114.9 linear feet and date from 1880s-1974 (bulk 1927-1968). The League's mission "to advance the art of architecture" is documented through administrative and business records, committee records and officers' files, exhibition files, records of functions and events, correspondence, publicity files, photographs, lantern slides, and 16 scrapbooks. MS 4024-c Personal letters received by John Wesley Powell Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902 Becker, G. F. Bell, Alexander G. Croly, D. G. Mrs NAA.MS4024C Contents: Becker, G. F. San Francisco, California. June 24, 1884. 1 page. Asking to be relieved of an inefficient clerical helper. Bell, Alexander G. Washington, D. C. December 17, 1884. 1 page. Invitation to dinner. Croly, Mrs D. G. New York City. 1884. 3 pages. Requesting photographs for International Bazaar at Cassel, Germany. Cushing, Frank Ham... Digitization and Documentation in North American Collections: A History in Interviews Greene, Candace S. Turner, Hannah 0.2 Megabytes (1 PDF) This project was intended to document some major institutional changes and challenges in cataloging and digitizing material culture in anthropological collections that have taken place over the past 30-50 years of museum practice. The project was initiated in 2015 by Dr. Candace Greene, who was concerned that the operational history of digitization... 16th Fighter Squadron Photograph Collection [Li] li, Kuo Ching "K. C.", Jr. bulk 1944 0.36 Cubic Feet ((1 box)) NASM.2013.0053 This collection consists of seventy-four modern 8 x 10 inch gelatin-silver prints made from 1944 photographs of the 16th Fighter Squadron taken by Kuo Ching "K. C." Li. Subjects include identified portraits of squadron personnel, aircraft (including the Consolidated B-24J Liberator, Curtiss C-46 Commando, Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, Lockheed P-38 Lightni... Miscellaneous art exhibition catalog collection AAA.archamea Primarily exhibition catalogs for modernist art exhibitions held in New York City during the first two decades of the twentieth century. Also included are catalogs for Boston exhibitions, mainly pre-1900, and a few other locales; exhibition announcements; gallery publications; and other printed material. Arthur J. Hines films Hines, Arthur J. The Arthur J. Hines films collection contains audio and film recordings that were created by amateur filmmaker and World War II veteran Arthur J. Hines. The materials document contemporary American Indian lives and includes footage of powwows and of prominent American Indian artists and athletes, circa 1950-1979. Donald B. Cordry photographs from Mexico Cordry, Donald Bush Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation 9 negatives (photographic) 24 copy negatives NMAI.AC.001.008 Images consist mostly of portraits of the indigenous people in the Mexican states of Michoacán, Guerrero, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Oaxaca, Chiapas and Veracruz. The collection primarily contains images of Wikarika (Huichol) people, but includes images of the Purepecha (Tarasco), Guerrero Nahua, Chinantec [Chinantla], Zoque, Otomí (Otomi), Tzotzil Maya, Yoreme (Mayo) and Zapotec peoples.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1848
__label__wiki	0.536442	0.536442	Posts tagged ‘Volterra’ The Razzies Well, I know that the announcement for the winners for the Razzies came out already but I still wanted to write about it. Anyway, I can’t really say anything about most of the movies and/or actors who were nominated because I never saw the movies. All I can say is that I’m not surprised that Eclipse had so many nominations. I mean, to me, it was not the best movie from the three that already came out. Personally, I thought that the first one was the best, which is not saying much. There are so many reasons why I’m not surprised why Eclipse got so many Razzie nominations. First, like I said before, the story was a bit disjointed for me. The scenes didn’t flow as well as I would have liked. Plus, that they left out some information out, like how some of the pack members, other than Sam, imprinting. Second was Kristen’s performance. As usual, she was horrible. But then again, it’s not entirely her fault. Bella is an extremely boring character. Amun Andrea Gabriel Andrea Powell Angela Weber Bill Tangradi Christian Camargo Eric Yorkie Erik Odom Gregory Tyree Boyce J. Jenks Justine Wachsberger Kebi Leah Clearwater Leah Gibson Marlane Barnes Michael Welch Mike Newton Omar Metwally Patrick Brennan Renesmee Cullen Royce King II Seth Clearwater Sue Clearwater Tracey Huggins Tyler Crowley Zafrina The Breaking Dawn Vampires A while back, the cast for the new Breaking Dawn vampires were announced. I can’t really say if a majority of the actors chosen will do a good job of playing their respective characters. I have already given my opinion on Casey LaBow. As for Judi Skekoni, who I saw on an episode of NCIS, I think she can pull it off. I think that Noel Fisher, who I saw on an episodes of Bones, also can pull off his character. It’s the same with Rami Malek, who I know from the Night at the Museum movies. Anyway, I’ll just have to wait and see how the other actors do when the movie comes out. Andrea Powell As Sasha I was on TwilightMoms recently and saw a post about who was cast as Sasha, the mother figure to Tanya, Kate, and Irina. I looked at the picture of the woman who was cast. As I looked at the picture, I thought to myself, she looked familiar. To me, she looked like the mom of the main werewolf character from the tv show The Gates. So I looked up the woman and it turned out that it was the same woman. All I can say is that I think Andrea Powell is one of the few people who has switch sides from werewolf to vampire. Andie Bates Brett Crezski Chandra West Charlie Monohan Christian Harper Claire Radcliff Coach Ross Dana Monahan Devyn A. Tyler Dylan Radcliff Emily Radcliff Georgia Cole James Preston Justin Miles Karen Crezski Leigh Turner Lukas Ford Luke Mably Marcus Jordan Mia Mueller Nick Monohan Peg Mueller Rachel DiPillo Roger R. Cross Sarah Monohan Travis Caldwell Victoria Platt Mackenzie Foy As Renesmee When I found out that Mackenzie Foy was cast as Renesmee, I thought to myself, how are they going to make her into a baby/toddler? Because Mackenzie is obviously not a little kid, let alone a baby/toddler. I mean, I can understand why the casting director chose an “older” actress to play such a young character because that’s what they did with Claudia aka Kirsten Dunst from the movie version of Interview With The Vampire. What I mean by that in the book and movie, Claudia is basically a fully grown woman who’s trapped in a 6-year-old body. So, when they were casting for Claudia, they wanted to cast a slightly older actress to play her because there was no way that an actual 6-year-old actress who could even remotely act the necessary emotions, intelligence, etc., that is required from the character. So, what I’m basically saying is that an actor/actress who is actually the same age as the character might be able to play the necessary maturity that the character calls for. Anyway, as for whether or not Mackenzie will be good as Renesmee, I don’t know. I haven’t seen her act. Judi Shekoni vs. Marsha Thomason Last month, I found out that Judi Shekoni was going to be playing Zafrina, from the Amazonia coven, for Breaking Dawn. As I looked at her picture, it dawned on me that she guest-starred on an episode of NCIS, the one where the model died on a Navy or Marine base while filming a reality show. Anyway, the reason I’m bringing this up is because at first, when I saw that episode, I thought that she was the same actress who played Eddie Murphy’s wife in The Haunted Mansion. So, I looked the woman who played Eddie Murphy’s wife in The Haunted Mansion, aka Marsha Thomason, and realized that Marsha Thomason and Judi Shekoni were two separate women. To me, they could pass for sisters. Anyway, that’s just what I think. Aree Davis Dina Waters Elizabeth Henshaw Jim Evers Madame Leota Marsha Thomason Master Edward Gracey Megan Evers Michael Evers Ramsley Sara Evers Casey LaBow As Kate From Breaking Dawn Back in September, I found out who was cast as the Denali clan from Breaking Dawn. And it turns out that Casey LaBow, who played Cherish in an episode of Moonlight, will play Kate. Well, I can’t remember how Kate was, personality wise, but in terms of looks, I can totally picture her as a vampire. Anyway, I’m interested to see how it turns out. My Eclipse Experience Yesterday, I saw the third movie in the Twilight series. Well, it was quite different from my New Moon experience. Since yesterday was a Tuesday and given what time I went, there weren’t a lot of crazy fan girls. Anyway, my opinion of the movie would be three stars out of a possible five stars. I have my reasons for that rating. My major reason is that it seemed choppy. What I mean by that is the scenes didn’t really flow. It just went from one scene to the next with no explanation. One would be at the graduation party when it goes from Alice having a vision of the battle to the Cullens, Jacob, Quil, and Embry talking about the newborns and training. Another reason for my rating was how the plot was written. In this case, I wish that they kept the scenes in order. For example, the thing with Bella’s red shirt. In the book, Bella figured the connection between the shirt and the newborns out right before the graduation and told Alice. In the movie, it was Alice who figured it out and it was at the graduation party. Anyway, my last reason was the back stories. I wish that they had shown Carlisle finding Rosalie, Jasper and Alice meeting, and a little bit more of the Quilete tribe’s backstory. I also wish that Jacob at least make mention of Quil and Jared imprinting on Claire and Kim, respectively, when he was explaining imprinting to Bella. Anyway, those were my reasons for my rating. By the way, is it just me or did the scene where the newborn vampires come out of the water remind anyone of the scene from Pirates of the Caribbean 1 where the evil pirates were walking in the water underneath the Dauntless towards the end of the movie?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1849
__label__wiki	0.942559	0.942559	Munir Mohammed and Rowaida El-Hassan: Isis couple guilty of plotting bomb attack after meeting on Muslim dating website Sudanese asylum seeker Munir Mohammed volunteered for a "lone wolf" UK mission as he chatted on Facebook with a man he believed was an Isis commander By Gareth Platt A couple who met on a lonely hearts website have been found guilty of plotting carnage over the Christmas holidays with an Islamic State-inspired bomb or ricin attack. Sudanese asylum seeker Munir Mohammed volunteered for a "lone wolf" UK mission as he chatted on Facebook with a man he believed was an IS commander. He enlisted the help of pharmacist Rowaida El-Hassan, drawing on her knowledge of chemicals needed to make a bomb after seeking her out on SingleMuslim.com. At the time of his arrest last December, Mohammed possessed two of the three components for TATP explosives as well as manuals on how to make explosives, mobile phone detonators, and deadly ricin poison. Mohammed, 36, of Leopold Street, Derby, and El-Hassan, 33, of Willesden Lane, north-west London, denied preparing terrorist acts between November 2015 and December 2016. But following an Old Bailey trial, a jury found the pair guilty of the plot. Jail likely Judge Michael Topolski QC remanded the pair in custody and warned them they faced jail when they are sentenced on February 22. Mohammed arrived in Britain in the back of a lorry and claimed asylum in February 2014, the court heard. After being left hanging for more than two years, he appealed to Derby MP Margaret Beckett for help with his immigration problems. The long-serving Labour MP was informed by authorities that his case was "not straightforward" and had been referred to a "specialist unit for consideration". Meanwhile, Mohammed was working at a Kerry Foods in Derby making sauces for supermarket ready meals and talking to El-Hassan online. The prosecution claimed Mohammed was drawn to the University College London graduate because she referred to having a Masters degree in pharmacy in her dating profile. She wrote that she was "looking for a simple, very simple, honest and straightforward man who fears Allah" who she could "vibe with on a spiritual and intellectual level". Jurors were told the pair had a "rapidly formed emotional attachment and a shared ideology" and by the spring of 2016 were in regular contact on WhatsApp and had met more than once in a London park near El-Hassan's home. As their relationship developed, they also shared extremist views and videos. Prosecutor Anne Whyte QC said Mohammed "resolved upon a lone wolf attack" and El-Hassan was well aware of his plan. 'How do we make dough?' In August last year, Mohammed was put in touch via Facebook with a man he believed was an Isis commander, known as Abubakr Kurdi. He pledged allegiance to Kurdi and offered to participate in "a new job in the UK", said to mean an act of terrorism, jurors heard. In September last year, Mohammed complained he had not received his instructions, saying in coded language: "If possible send how we make dough [explosives] for Syrian bread [a bomb] and other types of food." El-Hassan, a mother of two, advised fellow divorcee Mohammed on what chemicals to buy for a bomb, jurors were told. In November last year, Mohammed got hold of a video containing information on how to manufacture ricin, the court heard. In the days before his arrest, Mohammed was captured on in-store CCTV buying "acetone free" nail polish from Asda, in the mistaken belief it was a chemical component of TATP. He also looked at pressure cookers at Ace Discounts, which the prosecution said could be used to contain the explosives. When police raided his home on December 12 last year, they found hydrogen peroxide in a wardrobe and hydrochloric acid in the freezer. Mohammed denied the chemicals were for a bomb, claiming the hydrochloric acid was to clean the alloys on his car and the peroxide was to treat a burn. He told jurors he sent El-Hassan extremist videos "mainly for the news" and claimed his intention was to marry El-Hassan. However, the court also heard he had an arranged marriage in Sudan with a woman he had never met called Fatima who he was hoping to bring to England on a student visa. El-Hassan, who came to Britain from Sudan at the age of three, told jurors she had sulphuric acid for her drains and got face masks to wear as she dealt with a damp problem in her flat. Asked if she had feelings for Mohammed, she said: "It was mixed feelings at the time. Yes, there was emotional attachment. "There were feelings developing and we were getting to know each other. I was grateful for things he helped me with. And he was grateful for things I helped him with. I liked the attention he was giving me." Following the verdicts, Judge Topolski said: "Munir Mohammed, you have been convicted of planning a potentially devastating terrorist attack by creating an explosive device and deploying it somewhere in the UK, targeting those you regarded as enemies of the Islamic State. "Rowaida El-Hassan, you share the extremist mindset with Munir Mohammed and you were ideologically motivated to provide him with support, motivation and assistance. "You knew he was engaging and planning an attack. You knew he was planning an explosion to kill and maim innocent people in the cause of Islamic State." Mohammed was unanimously convicted and his co-accused by a majority of 10 to one jurors. Munir Mohammed Rowaida El-Hassan Prince Andrew accused of ‘zero cooperation’ in Jeffrey Epstein case Boris Johnson grants Huawei limited access to UK's 5G network Teenager killed in ‘senseless’ East Croydon station stabbing	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1852
__label__wiki	0.840638	0.840638	New Fan Film About Darth Maul Is Legit cinema, Random, Short Film I’ve talked about Star Wars fan films here several different times here. And let’s be clear. When watch a Star Wars fan film it is 100% of the time because of the light saber battles and the off the hook variations that fans bring to the battles that Lucas or even J.J. is never going to do. My personal fan favorite film is the Ryan Vs. Dorkman battles that sort of revolutionized the technology behind fan films. But with Darth Maul: Apprentice, we are treated to some really really good lightsaber battles that go beyond where most fans go. But I’ll jump into that later… Check it out first. Such a fun little film. And you can tell that this thing was several years in the making. No, it’s not perfect. But it is clever in the extreme… and my hat goes off to the team that pulled this off. Personally? I want to got to Bollendorf Germany, which is where this thing was gorgeously shot. All of the locations in this film really gorgeous. But if you dig movie making and the behind the scenes of it even half as much as I do, you really should check out this awesome making of video that walks you through the team’s efforts to pull this together. You see some of those dolly rigs going on there? And the tracking shots for the CG passes? Really cool stuff. But the best thing happening here? It’s the fact that they have lightsaber fights with 7, 8, 9 people? That is a lot of lightsaber post effects happening in this thing. But it comes out really well in the end. I love it. And yes, I know that Darth Maul is a prequel character. But he’s one of the best bad-asses in all of Star Wars. There. I’ve said it. Interwebs… DO YOUR WORST. Movie Frequencies Explanation and Interview With Owen Pugh Watch Black Mirror Now Movie Arrival Explained and Interview with Eric Heisserer	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1855
__label__cc	0.717555	0.282445	Smarter Collagen Smarter Curcumin Smarter Enzymes Smarter Gut Health Smarter Joint Food Smarter Multivitamin Smarter Omega 3 Smarter Sleep Smarter Ubiquinol Smarter Vitamin D3 What is the Gut-Brain Connection and Why Does it Matter? Digestive health is central to the overall health of our bodies, and when we experience digestive health imbalance, it can throw off the homeostasis in our body. The connection between gut health and overall health is an emerging topic of conversation, and more is still to be uncovered. However, researchers have really started to dive deep into the topic of the gut-brain connection, and understand how gut health can impact our mental health as well. Let’s take a look at what the gut-brain connection is, and find out why it seems like everyone and their mother is talking about this. Plus, we will look at how maintaining proper gut health can support mental health and radically change your health and your life. So, What is the Gut-Brain Connection? As it turns out, there really is a science behind why you get the butterflies before speaking in front of a group of people, or get an upset stomach when under stress, and it all has to do with the gut-brain connection. In the walls of the digestive system, there exists something called the enteric nervous system (also known as “the second brain”). This second brain has two layers, which are home to more than 100 million nerve cells. The enteric nervous system is in charge of facilitating digestion, and supports nutrient absorption. What’s most unique about this second brain of ours is that it communicates back and forth with the brain in our head which is what researchers are finding more and more fascinating information about. How the Gut-Brain Connection Impacts Emotions So, what does the communication between our two brains have to do with our emotions? As it turns out, the second brain (the one in our gut) can trigger different emotional shifts in those who experience regular digestive health issues such as IBS or constipation. Studies are now showing that these emotional shifts are big triggers for anxiety and depression and that these emotional health issues often originate from the digestive issues. Researchers used to think that stress and anxiety were the cause of many digestive symptoms, but it may actually be the reverse: it’s our gut that sends messages to our central nervous system that causes emotional and mood changes. This makes a whole lot of sense since many people who experience chronic digestive health issues such as IBS also experience anxiety and depression. It’s becoming very clear that digestive health and mental health are inextricably linked. Steps to Improve Gut Health So now that we know that there’s a huge connection between the gut and the brain, what steps can you take to help improve gut health? Here are just a few things you can implement in both your diet and lifestyle for improved digestive function. Enjoy more plant-based foods to help improve your gut bacteria Avoid dairy and gluten, as they can lead to further inflammation and digestive upset Add more fiber to your diet by enjoying foods like oats, berries, chia, and flax seeds Enjoy probiotic-rich foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, full-fat unsweetened coconut milk yogurt, and kombucha Add collagen protein to your diet to help seal tight junctions in the gut Enjoy plenty of anti-inflammatory foods like dark, leafy greens, berries, turmeric, and ginger Supplement with a high-quality probiotic If you suffer from a sluggish digestive system, try digestive enzymes to help give your digestive system a boost Get into bed earlier Move your body by exercising a little bit each day. Fifteen to 20 minutes goes a long way! Stay away from antibiotics if possible Eliminate processed foods from your diet Reduce your sugar intake and choose natural sweeteners like raw honey and pure maple syrup instead As more research is coming out about the gut-brain connection, it becomes very clear that poor digestive health can lead to poor emotional and mental health as well. Understanding the connection between the two also opens up the door for greater therapeutic options, and allows practitioners to look at the issues holistically as the two brains really do talk to one another. Addressing each one is an important part of any treatment plan. So, if you suffer from digestive health issues, supporting gut health can also support better mental health and vice versa. Therapies that were once thought to help only in one area now seem to help both the gut and the brain. For example, cognitive behavioral therapy was once only thought to help with anxiety, but now studies suggest it can play a significant role in helping with IBS. The bottom line is that it is essential for us to look at our bodies holistically, since everything is truly connected to everything else. The gut-brain connection is evidence of this and gives us a good reason to pay attention to our physical health as part of the process of improving our mental and emotional wellbeing. If you suffer from frequent digestive health complaints paired with symptoms of anxiety, and depression, think about how improving your gut health may be a secret weapon in also supporting your mental health. Try incorporating some of the gut-boosting foods we talked about to see how much better you may feel both mentally and physically. 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The Guild Season 4 Episode 12: Guild Hall A Carnation Time of Year Book Review - Lauren Willig's The Masque of the Black Tulip The Masque of the Black Tulip by Lauren Willig Published by: Dutton Publication Date: December 29th, 2005 Challenge: Historical Fiction (different edition than one reviewed) After her brother was revealed to be the Purple Gentian, that most elusive of spies thwarting those Frenchies, Henrietta Selwick thought her life would return to normal. Almack's, balls, being seen at all the right parties, and having her brother's faithful best friend, Miles Dorrington, at her elbow, preferably with a glass of lemonade. But when everyone else gets to do espionage and she's been forced onto the sidelines once too often she leaps at the chance to correspond in code with the Pink Carnation, Jane Wooliston, her cousin by marriage. Because, while her brother Richard and his new wife Amy are "technically" out of the spying game, opening a spy school in your house kind of defeats the purpose, and having something little, even if it's these letters and her contact in the ribbon shop, it makes Henrietta feel special. But she fails to realize how special she is, and not just to Miles, but to a deadly French spy with the name The Black Tulip. Hen is that most coveted of clues, the little sister to the Purple Gentian, and perhaps a link to the Pink Carnation. But who could the Black Tulip be? That spy has been out of action for so long that when a murder is committed behind Lord Vaughn's house the War Office goes into a tizzy at the calling card left by the Black Tulip. Could this spy actually be Lord Vaughn, that slippery and seductive fellow with silver snakes on his waistcoat who has just returned from a long sojourn on the continent? If he isn't said spy, then why is he fascinated with Hen? But spies are only one thing Henrietta has to deal with. Miles seems not as Miles like lately. It all started with that mysterious Marquise de Montval, she of the blue black hair and flawless beauty, despite her age. Miles has been seen once too often with her, even if he was seen through the shrubberies by a not very well concealed Hen and entourage... they thought the green clothing would help to camouflage themselves. But could Hen's irritation with Miles be more of a romantic nature? Does she stand a chance against this Marquise or should she just resign herself to being killed by the Black Tulip? Meanwhile, back in the present, Eloise is is put off and turned on by a certain descendant of the Purple Gentian named Colin. Boys, no matter what time period, are such a annoying mystery, it's so much easier dealing with deadly Napoleonic Spies with flower names. The second book in Lauren Willig's Pink Carnation series sees us leaving the shores of France and venturing into that most dangerous of territories, the London ton at the height of the season. Dealing less with espionage and more with friendships, when I first read this book it was not my favorite, despite being more like a Jane Austen story than the previous installment. I felt the ending and the reveal of the Black Tulip lacked something and was on the verge of French farce. Of course, with reading further books I have gained further knowledge, and have returned to this book and, reading it with a knowing eye, I enjoyed it immensely, French farcishness and all. Miles and Henrietta are usually everyones favorite couple, even if she anachronistically calls him a dinosaur (seeing as that word is 40 years too early), but to me, the joy in this book lies within all the subtle characterizations of their friends on the periphery, friends who have been slowly stepping forward and getting their own stories. But besides Hen's two best friends, Penelope and Charlotte, who make their first appear, there are three characters without whom this book would mean nothing to me. Those three characters are Turnip, Lord Vaughn, and the Dowager Duchess of Dovedale. Turnip is a true fop with his over the top embroidered waistcoats. A man who is not afraid to show his allegiance to the Pink Carnation and whose attire leads him into a spot of bother. Lord Vaughn, ah, you seductive, enigmatic man. You are only looking out for yourself and I love you for it and for the images of James Purefoy in Regency garb you bring to mind. Finally, last but not least, because I don't want to be harmed, The Dowager Duchess of Dovedale. Scourge of the ballrooms and impudent young men. She is a force to be reckoned with. My favorite scene? While at a fancy dress ball she confiscates her granddaughter's friend's spear from her Boadicea costume and uses it to poke people with. Pure, priceless and wonderful. Labels: Colin, Dinosaur, Eloise, Henrietta Selwick, Lauren Willig, Lord Vaughn, Miles Dorrington, Pink Carnation, Reading Challenge, The Marquise de Montval, The Masque of the Black Tulip, Turnip Fitzhugh Glad to know I am not the only one who did not enjoy this one as much the first time around! I am going to read it again soon and am happy to hear it has such a rebound the second time :) Svea Love said... October 8, 2010 at 1:06 AM I think the re-reading is really helping me like the two I didn't the first time around, ie Masque and Ring... I wasn't as invovled as I am now with these characters. Hope you enjoy more the second time as well! Miss Eliza said... October 8, 2010 at 1:48 AM	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1875
__label__wiki	0.600269	0.600269	Book Review - Terry Pratchett's The Truth My Final Day in Discworld Book Review - Terry Pratchett's The Fifth Elephant... My Third Day in Discworld Book Review - Amanda Palmer's Evelyn Evelyn Book Review - Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's Go... My Second Day in Discworld Haunted Wisconsin Giveaway! My First Day in Discworld Pratchett (P)fest Book Review - Gail Carriger's Marine Biology Snuff by Terry Pratchett Published by: Harper Publication Date: October 11th, 2011 The official patter: "At long last, Lady Sybil has lured her husband, Sam Vimes, on a well-deserved holiday away from the crime and grime of Ankh-Morpork. But for the commander of the City Watch, a vacation in the country is anything but relaxing. The balls, the teas, the muck—not to mention all that fresh air and birdsong—are more than a bit taxing on a cynical city-born and -bred copper. Yet a policeman will find a crime anywhere if he decides to look hard enough, and it’s not long before a body is discovered, and Sam—out of his jurisdiction, out of his element, and out of bacon sandwiches (thanks to his well-meaning wife)—must rely on his instincts, guile, and street smarts to see justice done. As he sets off on the chase, though, he must remember to watch where he steps. . . . This is the countryside, after all, and the streets most definitely are not paved with gold." Every year the new Terry Pratchett book is something to look forward to. But this year, oh this yeah! I went to the North American Discworld Convention and there was a few select readings from the book. It's Discworld meets Jane Austen, it's all my heart could have wanted with Samuel Vimes. MUST READ NOW! As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton Published by: Minotaur "Winter Parva is a “picturesque” (touristy) Cotswold village with gift shops, a medieval market hall, and thatched cottages. After a disappointing Christmas season, the parish council has decided to hold a special event in January, complete with old-fashioned costumes, morris dancing, and a pig roast on the village green. Always one for a good roasting, Agatha Raisin organizes an outing to enjoy the merriment. The rotary spit turning over a bed of blazing charcoals is sure to please on this foggy and blistery evening. But as the fog lifts slightly, the sharp-eyed Agatha notices something peculiar about the pig: a tattoo of a heart with an arrow through it and the name Amy. “Stop!” she screams suddenly. “Pigs don’t have tattoos.” The “pig,” in fact, is Gary Beech, a policeman not exactly beloved by the locals, including Agatha herself. Although Agatha has every intention of leaving matters to the police, everything changes when the Gary’s ex-wife, Amy, hires Agatha’s detective agency to investigate—and another murder ensues. With that provocation, how could any sleuth as vain and competitive (and secretly insecure) as Agatha do anything other than solve the case herself?" For my mom, the M.C. Beaton addict (and no, she doesn't want an intervention). Jane Austen Made Me Do It by Lauren Willig et al Published by: Balantine Format: Paperback, 464 Pages " “My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” If you just heaved a contented sigh at Mr. Darcy’s heartfelt words, then you, dear reader, are in good company. Here is a delightful collection of never-before-published stories inspired by Jane Austen—her novels, her life, her wit, her world. In Lauren Willig’s “A Night at Northanger,” a young woman who doesn’t believe in ghosts meets a familiar specter at the infamous abbey; Jane Odiwe’s “Waiting” captures the exquisite uncertainty of Persuasion’s Wentworth and Anne as they await her family’s approval of their betrothal; Adriana Trigiani’s “Love and Best Wishes, Aunt Jane” imagines a modern-day Austen giving her niece advice upon her engagement; in Diana Birchall’s “Jane Austen’s Cat,” our beloved Jane tells her nieces “cat tales” based on her novels; Laurie Viera Rigler’s “Intolerable Stupidity” finds Mr. Darcy bringing charges against all the writers of Pride and Prejudice sequels, spin-offs, and retellings; in Janet Mullany’s “Jane Austen, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!” a teacher at an all-girls school invokes the Beatles to help her students understand Sense and Sensibility; and in Jo Beverley’s “Jane and the Mistletoe Kiss,” a widow doesn’t believe she’ll have a second chance at love . . . until a Miss Austen suggests otherwise. Regency or contemporary, romantic or fantastical, each of these marvelous stories reaffirms the incomparable influence of one of history’s most cherished authors." Yeah Jane Austen! Yeah lots of authors I love. Sure, it's uneven... but the best stories in here would be worth the price just for one of them! Twilight the Graphic Novel Volume Two by Syephenie Meyer Published by: Yen "Having uncovered the dark secret of her enigmatic classmate, Edward Cullen, Bella Swan embraces her feelings for him, trusting Edward to keep her safe despite the risks. When a rival clan of vampires makes its way into Forks, though, the danger to Bella has never been more real. Will she make the ultimate sacrifice to protect the people dearest to her? The second volume of Twilight: The Graphic Novelcompletes the visual adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's worldwide bestselling debut novel and is a must-have for any collector's library." OMG! I wonder how it ends? No, seriously, how long are the going to take to do all the books as graphic novels? Haunted Wisconsin by Michael Norman Published by: University of Wisconsin Press "Grab a cozy blanket, light a few flickering candles, and enjoy the unnerving tales of Haunted Wisconsin. Gathered from personal interviews with credible eyewitnesses, on-site explorations, historical archives, newspaper reports, and other sources, these scores of reports date from Wisconsin’s early settlement days to recent inexplicable events. You’ll read about Wisconsin’s most famous haunted house, Summerwind; three Milwaukee men who encountered the beautiful ghost of National Avenue; a phantom basketball player; a spectral horse that signaled death in the pioneer era of the Wisconsin Dells; a poltergeist in St. Croix County who attracted a crowd of more than three hundred spectators; the Ridgeway Ghost who haunts the driftless valleys of southwestern Wisconsin; a swinging railroad lantern held by unseen hands; the Ghost Island of the Chippewa Flowage; and many others. Are ghosts real? That’s for you to decide! Now available in a Third Edition with updates and several new accounts, Haunted Wisconsin remains a favorite collection of unexplained midwestern tales, enjoyed by readers of all ages." Re-release of Michael Norman's Haunted Wisconsin. Love the new cover and edition. Plus, you could win this beautiful new edition thanks to the publishers sending me one! You know you want it! Labels: As the Pig Turns, Discworld, Haunted Wisconsin, Jane Austen Made Me Do It, Lauren Willig, M.C. Beaton, Michael Norman, Snuff, Terry Pratchett, Twilight	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1876
__label__wiki	0.715825	0.715825	10 Amazing Celebrity Closets: Kim Kardashian, Olivia Palermo, Rachel Zoe, More Lady Gaga's New Song 'Stupid Love' Leaked & Little... Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello at the Grammys Have... Gigi Hadid's Wardrobe Malfunction at Paris Fashion... Ariana Grande's Wardrobe Malfunction at the Grammys... Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes Responded to Those Grammy... bySpencer Cain 6 years ago One thing most of us have in common, regardless of where we live, is the fact that our closets are never quite big enough. Even when we attack our wardrobes in the hopes of undergoing a major closet overhaul, there still never seems to be enough room for all our precious clothes, shoes, and accessories. One group of people that probably don’t have this problem? Celebrities. More: Watch: How to Organize Your Closet in Five Simple Steps (Seriously!) Many stars such as Kim Kardashian Rachel Zoe have opened their closets up for magazine spreads or TV shows, and the results have been pretty spectacular. Even “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Lisa Vanderpump has put her enviable selection of designer duds on display. MORE: How To Care For Every Item In Your Closet: 101 Tips So, without further ado, click through the slideshow above for a look 10 amazing celebrity closets—and guess who has a whopping 35 custom-made Birkin bags! Mariah Carey: On an infamous episode of MTV "Cribs" in 2002, Mariah Carey—who was in the midst of a very public breakdown—showed off her outrageous closet, which featured over 1,000 pairs of shoes. Stunning marble floors and expensive Versailles-inspired furniture completed the look. Photo: MTV Cribs/ Another view of Mariah's closet, located in her 12,000 square foot triplex in Manhattan. Fun fact: It's climate controlled! Kimora Lee Simmons: As the former head of Baby Phat and the ex-wife of the mega-rich mogul Russell Simmons, Kimora's stated that she likes her closets to look like boutiques, and has over 500 pairs of jeans and 35 custom-made Hermes Birkin bags. Photo: Bluefly / Olivia Palermo: Socialite and style-setter Olivia Palermo's closet is the perfect mix of high-end and vintage, and also showcases her love of home decor. The zebra rug is the perfect touch for the stunning backdrop in the form of designer handbags and chic blazers. Fun fact: She told Page Six Magazine she was inspired by Mariah Carey's closet! Khloé Kardashian: While her sister Kim tends to get most of the press when it comes to fashion, Khloé Kardashian provides some hefty competition. She opened up the closet in her Tarzana, California mansion for an Elle spread—and the results must be seen to be believed. Her organizational skills are clearly excellent, and she has more Louboutins than the shoe floor at Barneys. Photo: Elle Khloé's dedication to Christian Louboutin is truly astounding, and she has many of the same styles (like the Daffodil pump and Pigalle) in a slew of colors. Kim Kardashian: Although boyfriend Kanye West may have done some recent editing, Kim's closet is no less impressive. Between a mix of fur coats, Lanvin jackets and, of course, Hermes handbags, this reality starlet gives any Park Avenue society lady a run for her money. Fun fact: Kim likes to buy a Louis Vuitton bag from every collection. Kourtney Kardashian: Kourtney may have the most low-key style of her famous family, but that doesn't stop her from being decked out in the finest labels money can buy. And, when it comes to footwear, she doesn't mess around. While each sister each have a clear Louboutin fetish, Kourt mixes it up with these insane Chanel shoes. Lisa Vanderpump: Scoff all you want at the ladies from Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchise, but some of them have serious money—and the luxe closets to prove it. Case in point: Lisa Vanderpump of the "Beverly Hills" series has a bevy of Birkins and designer stilettos for days. And, since the 52-year-old's favorite color is pink, the majority of clothing in her massive closet is as well. Christina Aguilera: Photographed with her son Max, Christina Aguilera shows off her staggering closet. You may not mind when your designers are all mixed up, but she's a stickler for organization: "Everything on my shoe wall is grouped by designer—Louboutin, McQueen, YSL—all in their own little family," she told InStyle. Jessica Alba: Thanks in part to stylist Brad Goreski, Jessica Alba's red carpet style has soared in recent years, so it's no surprise that her closet at home is equally as chic. Photo: InStyle Rachel Zoe: We've seen glimpses into super-stylist Rachel Zoe's massive closet at home on her Bravo reality show "The Rachel Zoe Project," but she showed more of her private archives to The Coveteur a few months ago. With hoards of designer shoes lining the floors, Zoe admits it can be overwhelming, but told the website, "People ask me if I get desensitized seeing so many shoes every day, but I don’t think that’s actually possible." DIY Beauty Recipes for Softer Skin amazing celebrity closets celebrity closets closet porn khloe kardashian closet mariah carey closet	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1880
__label__cc	0.514967	0.485033	Replica 12th Green at Augusta for Minnesota Homeowner Featured Application: This Replica of the 12th Green at Augusta, Courtesy of Task Masters in Minnesota This week’s Featured Application comes to us from Task Masters in Minnesota. Chris Deanovic and his team designed and installed this beautiful replica of the 12th green at Augusta National for a homeowner in Dayton, Minnesota. The project was part of a complete backyard renovation. The Task Masters team overhauled the entire space. They built a bridge that stretch across a new water feature. The putting green was part of more than 3000 square feet of synthetic turf on this project, which also incorporated natural grass and concrete pavers. The team utilized five different products in the design. The putting surface used 500 square feet of STI Tour Shot, a sand filled product that can hold a shot from up to 100 yards. The green was infilled with about five pounds of sand. They wrapped the green in a first cut fringe of SoftLawn® Bermuda Blend. Kentucky Blue Plus was used for the taller second cut. Over 1500 square feet was used to enclose the putting surface, fringe and bunkers. The install team also placed EZTee® mats in two locations to provide different angles into the green. The longest shot is about 45 yards and the shortest is about 20 yards. The green has one large bunker in front that slopes down and toward the tee box. There are also two bunkers at the back of the green that slope down and toward the tee box. “The homeowner loves the putting green, and also the backyard curb appeal it has brought to the property. This was a really fun project to design, and to see it all come together like we envisioned is quite satisfying,” Deanovic said.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1883
__label__wiki	0.944985	0.944985	Welcome to Dead Broke Distro! View All Vinyl Records Dead Broke Rekerds Stickers/Pins Dollar Bin $ MARVELOUS MARK- "Bite Me" 7" Marvelous Mark is the moniker of Mark Fosco, formerly of the band Marvelous Darlings, which also included Matt Delong from No Warning and Ben Cook who plays guitar in Fucked Up. Now Mark has a solo project. We’re talking power-pop with punk roots. Sound of your summer. Marvelous Mark is the moniker of Mark Fosco, formerly of the band Marvelous Darlings, which also included Matt Delong from No Warning and Ben Cook who plays guitar in Fucked Up. Essentially they were a Toronto punk supergroup "before they were famous", but their limited catalogue - a string of seven-inches - stuck like staples within a cult fanbase long after they called it quits. Now Mark has a solo project. With the title track previously released on Ben Cook's own label Bad Actors, Bite Me is made up of three succinct tracks so infectious they should come with their own NHS advice leaflet. We’re talking power-pop with punk roots. It's every bit as brilliant as you'd expect from a guy who uses "Marvelous" as a prelude to his actual name. Sound of your summer. © 2017 Dead Broke Distro. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1889
__label__wiki	0.756283	0.756283	Step Up 4 The movie Step Up 4 aka Step Up Forever: trailer, clips, photos, soundtrack, news and much more! Step Up Revolution 2 New Movie Posters Two more posters for Step Up 4 Revolution: Step Up 4 Trailer (Click on a poster to enlarge.) It’s the dancing that’s the primary attraction, but you’ll like the romance! Tags: Step Up 4 7 Clips of Step Up 4 Revolution Here’s a new series of clips of Step Up 4 aka Step Up Revolution: Step Up 4 – Beach dance Step Up 4 – Emily and Sean practice in dance studio Step Up 4 – Initiation into the mobPlot: “Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations to become a professional dancer. She sparks with Sean, the leader of a dance crew whose neighborhood is threatened by Emily’s father’s development plans.” More clips of Step Up 4 below: Continue reading » Step up Revolution Clip You definitely have to watch this movie clip of Step Up Revolution aka Step Up 4: Step Up 4 – Flashmob Oh my God, this clip was awesome! Let’s hope the film will deliver as much all along! Step up 4 Revolution The Choreographers Yet a new poster of Step Up 4 Revolution: Step up Revolution Movie Trailer (Click on the poster to enlarge.) And here’s a new featurette that focuses on the team of choreographers who worked on the film: And yep Adam Sevani (who plays the role of Moose) did show up in this video! Unfortunately he’s only got a minor role in Step Up 4, just a cameo from what I heard. Step Up 4 Thai Poster and Behind The Scenes Take a look to the Thai poster of Step Up 4 Revolution, the next installment in the Step Up franchise, which sets the dancing against the vibrant backdrop of Miami: Step Up Revolution Trailer And get a look to the behind the scenes of the film: The best dancers from all over the world support each other to deliver a hell of a revolutionary and inspiring dance movie! Kathryn McCormick and Actor Ryan Guzman Step Up Revolution This new featurette of Step up 4 introduces Actress Kathryn McCormick and Actor Ryan Guzman: Step Up 4 Revolution – Meet the lead actors of Step up 4! They’re talented dancers and dedicated actors, we may expect a great performance then! Step Up Revolution Film Poster I just spotted those two new posters of Step Up 4 Revolution aka Step Up Miami Heat: Step Up 4 is the ultimate combination of romance and dance! Get ready for a revolution! Step Up 4 Revolution – Dance Lesson Take a dance lesson with the choreographers of Step Up 4 aka Step Up Revolution: Step Up 4 – Dance Lesson Looks so easy for them! I tried like in the video, but well, I guess am not talented, I will need to train a few days… 3 New Posters of Step Up 4 Revolution Take a look to those three new movie posters of Step Up 4 Revolution: The fourth installment of the Step Up franchise promises revolution on the streets! Step Up 4 Miami Heat We’ve got our hands on two new international posters of Step Up 4 Revolution aka Step Up Miami Heat: A sizzling hot location and marvelous flash mob dancers: Step Up 4 will for sure cause a revolution! You may enjoy below the full-length movie trailer of Step Up 4 aka Step Up Revolution: STEP UP 4 REVOLUTIONPlot: “Emily, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional dancer, but soon falls in love with Sean, a young man who leads a dance crew in elaborate, cutting-edge flash mobs. The crew, called the MOB, strives to win a contest for a major sponsorship opportunity, but soon Emily’s father threatens to develop the MOB’s historic neighborhood and displace thousands of people. Emily must band together with Sean and the MOB to turn their performance mobs into protest mobs, and risk losing their dreams to fight for a greater cause.” The film is directed by Scott Peer and is starring Ryan Guzman, Kathryn McCormick, Misha Gabriel and Peter Gallagher. In theaters: July 27, 2012. Step Up Revolution Poster A new poster of Step Up 4 aka Step Up Revolution has been unveiled: STEP UP 4 REVOLUTION One Step can change your world.Plot: The release date of Step Up Revolution is set for July 27, 2012. Step Up 4 Movie Trailer Summit Entertainment has unleashed the first official movie trailer of Step Up 4, this new installment in the Step Up franchise sets the dancing against the vibrant backdrop of Miami and flash mobs: Miami Beach: come for the sun, stay for the heat!Plot: “Emily (Kathryn McCormick) arrives in Miami with aspirations to become a professional dancer. She sparks with Sean (Ryan Guzman), the leader of a dance crew whose neighborhood is threatened by Emily’s father’s development plans.” The film is directed by Scott Speer. The cast includes Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman, Misha Gabriel Hamilton, Chadd ‘Madd Chadd’ Smith, Tommy Dewey, Cleopatra Coleman, Megan Boone, Phillip ‘Pacman’ Chbeeb and Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss. The release date of Step Up 4 is set for July 27, 2012. By the way are you wondering about the music in this trailer of Step Up 4? Well it’s “Android Porn” by Kraddy. Step Up 4 The Romantic Dance Movie Just a new official picture of Step Up 4, the upcoming dance movie starring Ryan Guzman and Kathryn McCormick: (Click on the picture to enlarge.) Ryan Guzman and Kathryn McCormick look cute together, but come on, the Step Up franchise isn’t just about romance… Shouldn’t they dance? Well, let’s hope Summit Entertainment will release some more exciting material soon! Step Up 4 – Spy Videos and Pictures I just stumbled upon those videos showing the behind the scenes of Step Up 4: Step Up 4 – Behind the scenes Step Up 4 – Set Visit and Interviews with Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman and Choreographer Jamal Simms I checked further and also found a few spy videos thanks to fellow fans who were around the set when the crew was filming: Step Up 4 – Spy video Step Up 4 – Filming in South Beach (Miami Beach) Step Up 4 – Filming at Ocean Drive in Miami A few pictures of the dancers and the cars: (Click on a picture to enlarge.) Just thinking: I’d be thrilled to see a crossover of Step Up and Fast and Furious! Would be awesome! Well, just thinking… Ryan Guzman and Kathryn McCormick Step Up 4 A first official picture of Step Up 4 has been released online by Summit Entertainment: The picture features Ryan Guzman and Kathryn McCormick. obviously there’s going to be some romance. But let’s hope they won’t forget to dance! Step Up 4 Poster A promo poster of Step Up 4 has been spotted at the American Film Market: This new opus of Step Up is directed by Scott Speer. It will hit theaters on July 27, 2012. Step Up 4 Plot Synopsis Summit Entertainment has released a new plot synopsis of Step Up 4 aka Step Up 4 Ever: “STEP UP 4 is the next installment in the worldwide smash Step Up franchise, which sets the dancing against the vibrant backdrop of Miami. Emily, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional dancer, but soon falls in love with Sean, a young man who leads a dance crew in elaborate, cutting-edge flash mobs. The crew, called the MOB, strives to win a contest for a major sponsorship opportunity, but soon Emily’s father threatens to develop the MOB’s historic neighborhood and displace thousands of people. Emily must band together with Sean and the MOB to turn their performance mobs into protest mobs, and risk losing their dreams to fight for a greater cause.” The release date of Step Up 4 is set for August 10, 2012. Step Up 4 Ever Plot A first official plot synopsis of Step Up 4Ever has been revealed: Step Up 4Ever Trailer “The newest 3D installment of the smash hit Step Up franchise brings the eye-popping dance moves, drama and romance that have made the series a global sensation to Miami, Florida. This highly anticipated sequel from the producers of Step Up, Step Up 2: The Streets, and Step Up 3D, takes the franchise to a spectacular new level. With a sexy young cast, red-hot soundtrack and dazzling new choreography, Step Up 4Ever delivers more heart-pumping excitement than ever as the world’s best dancers compete to be crowned the kings and queens of Miami’s sizzling dance scene.” The film will be in 3D (of course!), and is set to be released in 2012. Step Up 4 Ever Movie There’s a new Step Up movie sequel ahead of us. Summit Entertainment is quite satisfied with the success of Step Up 3D and they’re even advertising about it on Variety’s site. And there’s a hot nugget in their ad: they reveal that they’re planning to release a new Step Up movie in 2012, and it will be titled Step Up 4Ever. Here’s the ad we’re talking about (which only points to Summit Entertainment’s site): Step Up 4 Ever Trailer Summit Entertainment commemorates the success of STEP UP 3D and looks forward to doing it again in 2012 with STEP UP 4EVER in 3D There’s almost no doubt that Moose (Adam Sevani) will show up again, but what will be the plot of Step Up 4Ever? Well , no plot has been announced yet for the movie Step Up 4 Ever… But I wouldn’t be surprised if the next movie was to focus on a crew of American dancers vying for the world title in an international competition. Would be really great: Moose and his crew would have to battle against crew from other countries (with new music and new dance styles). But that’s just speculation for now. What do you think? Any suggestion for Step Up 4 Ever? Release Date:TBA 2012 More Information at: Step Up 4 Trailer http://step-up-4.movie-trailer.com/ Tags: Drama, Romance, Step Up 4, TBA 2012	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1894
__label__wiki	0.755972	0.755972	Tech+ Expo 2020 TECH+ Events LA, February 6 New York City, July 16 Chicago, October TBD MIT researchers think glowing plants could reshape our relationship to the built environment Posted on November 14, 2019 by Drew Zeiba Could the solution to more sustainable buildings be what’s planted in and around them? Researchers at MIT have discovered a way to turn plants into sources of light and are imagining a new conception of architecture that would integrate them into everyday spaces as a more sustainable alternative to electric lighting. In 2017 MIT chemical engineer Michael Strano devised a method to make plants glow without genetic modification. Plants are submerged in a solution filled with nanoparticles that have been enriched with an enzyme called luciferase, which is what allows creatures like fireflies to give off light. High pressure is added to push the nanoparticles through the pores of leaves. While the techniques have grown in efficiency over the past two years, researchers are currently working to devise nano-capacitors that will store light and allow it to give off illumination over time, as well as adapting the technology for larger plants such as trees. Strano partnered up with MIT professor and Kennedy & Violich Architecture partner Sheila Kennedy to imagine how the technology could shape the built future. Rather than treating the light-up plants as “just another light bulb,” the team wanted to think critically about how plants fit into architecture more broadly. Modern thinking on architecture, Kennedy explained to the MIT Architecture blog, has largely hidden away or hyper-managed everything from sunlight to waste composting. In an architecture that puts people face-to-face with their environment by integrating organic systems, people would have to confront the environment and their impact on it. These glowing plants are a non-toxic, non-fossil fueled lighting system that doesn’t rely on massive infrastructure. “People don’t question the impacts of our own mainstream electrical grid today. It’s very vulnerable, it’s very brittle, it’s so very wasteful and it’s also full of toxic material,” she told the MIT blog. “We don’t question this, but we need to.” Kennedy went on to say that lighting accounts for as much as 20 percent of global energy consumption. This then becomes an architectural problem, as infrastructure has to be designed to accommodate lighting as part of an “internal ecosystem.” Living among plants would make us confront the environment we often try to keep out in modern architecture. (Courtesy MIT) New Yorkers can see a version of the project at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum where Strano and Kennedy have devised an installation that imagines a New York tenement built around a light-up plant as part of the Design Triennial. French researcher “quarries” on site for a new type of recycling and restorationCornell forms new interdisciplinary collaboration to teach students about digital design 2020 TECH+ Schedule Upcoming Facades+ Events Subscribe for free, and get notified on our upcoming conferences and news The Premier Conference on High-Performance Building Enclosures. The AN Media Group 21 Murray Street, 5th Floor Los Angeles, February 6 2020 FACADES+ SCHEDULE San Francisco, January 31 Washington, DC, February 20 South Florida, March 13 Portland, March 20 New York City, April 2+3 Charlotte, April 28 Boston, June 10 Kansas City, July 8 Chicago, September 11 Denver, October 1 Los Angeles, October 29+30 Houston, November 10 Toronto, November 19 Seattle, December TBD	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1897
__label__cc	0.6494	0.3506	The Line of Death When building applications that display untrusted content, security designers have a major problem— if an attacker has full control of a block of pixels, he can make those pixels look like anything he wants, including the UI of the application itself. He can then induce the user to undertake an unsafe action, and a user will be none the wiser. In web browsers, the browser itself usually controls the top of the window, while pixels under the top are under control of the site. I’ve recently heard this called the line of death: If a user trusts pixels above the line of death, the thinking goes, they’ll be safe, but if they can be convinced to trust the pixels below the line, they’re gonna die. Unfortunately, this crucial demarcation isn’t explicitly pointed out to the user, and even more unfortunately, it’s not an absolute. For instance, because the area above the LoD is so small, sometimes more space is needed to display trusted UI. Chrome attempts to resolve this by showing a little chevron that crosses the LoD: …because untrusted markup cannot cross the LoD. Unfortunately, as you can see in the screenshot, the treatment is inconsistent; in the PageInfo flyout, the chevron points to the bottom of the lock and the PageInfo box overlaps the LoD, while in the Permission flyout the chevron points to the bottom of the omnibox and the Permission box only abuts the LoD. Sometimes, the chevron is omitted, as in the case of Authentication dialogs, and as of Chrome 70, the chevron appears to have been removed entirely for all UI. Alas, even when it was in Chrome, the chevron is subtle, and I expect most users will fall for a faked chevron, like some sites have started to use1: The bigger problem is that some attacker data is allowed above the LoD; while trusting the content below the LoD will kill your security, there are also areas of death above the line. A more accurate Zones of Death map might look like this: In Zone 1, the attacker’s chosen icon and page title are shown. This information is controlled fully by the attacker and thus may consist entirely of deceptive content and lies. In Zone 2, the attacker’s domain name is shown. Some information security pros will argue that this is the only “trustworthy” component of the URL, insofar as if the URL is HTTPS then the domain correctly identifies the site to which you’re connected. Unfortunately, your idea of trustworthy might be different than the experts’; https://paypal-account.com/ may really be the domain you loaded, but it has no relationship with the legitimate payment service found at https://paypal.com. The path component of the URL in Zone 3 is fully untrustworthy; the URL http://account-update.com/paypal.com/ has nothing to do with Paypal either, and while spoofing here is less convincing, it also may be harder for the good guys to block because the spoofing content is not found in DNS nor does it create any records in Certificate Transparency logs. Zone 4 is the web content area. Nothing in this area is to be believed. Unfortunately, on windowed operating systems, this is worse than it sounds, because it creates the possibility of picture-in-picture attacks, where an entire browser window, including its trusted pixels, can be faked: When hearing of picture-in-picture attacks, many people immediately brainstorm defenses; many related to personalization. For instance, if you run your OS or browser with a custom theme, the thinking goes, you won’t be fooled. Unfortunately, there’s evidence that that just isn’t the case. Back in 2007 as the IE team was launching Extended Validation (EV) certificates, Microsoft Research was publishing a paper calling into question their effectiveness. A Fortune 500 financial company came to visit the IE team as they evaluated whether they wanted to go into the EV Certificate Authority business. They were excited about the prospect (as were we, since they were a well-known-name with natural synergies) but they noted that they thought the picture-in-picture problem was a fatal flaw. I was defensive– “It’s interesting,” I conceded, “but I don’t think it’s a very plausible attack.” They retorted “Well, we passed this screenshot around our entire information security department, and nobody could tell it’s a picture-in-picture attack. Can you?” they slid an 8.5×11 color print across the table. “Of course!” I said, immediately relieved. I quickly grew gravely depressed as I realized the implications of the fact that they couldn’t tell the difference. “How?” they demanded. “It’s a picture of an IE7 browser running on Windows Vista in the transparent Aero Glass theme with a page containing a JPEG of an IE7 browser running on Windows XP in the Luna aka Fisher Price theme?” I pointed out. “Oh. Huh.” they noted. My thoughts of using browser personalization as an effective mitigation died that day. Other mitigations were proposed; one CA built an extension where hovering over the EV Lock Icon (“Trust Badge”) would dim the entire screen except for the badge. One team proposed using image analysis to scan the current webpage for anything that looked like a fake EV badge. Personally, my favorite approach was Tyler Close’s idea that the browser should use PetNames for site identity– think of them as a Gravatar icon for salted certificate hashes– not only would they make every HTTPS site’s identity look unique to each user, but this could also be used as a means of detecting fraudulent or misissued certificates (in a world before we had certificate transparency). The Future is Here … and It’s Worse HTML5 adds a Fullscreen API, which means the Zone of Death looks like this: The Metro/Immersive/Modern mode of Internet Explorer in Windows 8 suffered from the same problem; because it was designed with a philosophy of “content over chrome”, there were no reliable trustworthy pixels. I begged for a persistent trustbadge to adorn the bottom-right of the screen (showing a security origin and a lock) but was overruled. One enterprising security tester in Windows made a visually-perfect spoofing site of Paypal, where even the user gestures that displayed the ephemeral browser UI were intercepted and fake indicators were shown. It was terrifying stuff, mitigated only by the hope that no one would use the new mode. Virtually all mobile operating systems suffer from the same issue– due to UI space constraints, there are no trustworthy pixels, allowing any application to spoof another application or the operating system itself. Historically, some operating systems have attempted to mitigate the problem by introducing a secure user gesture (on Windows, it’s Ctrl+Alt+Delete) that always shows trusted UI, but such measures tend to confuse users (limiting their effectiveness) and often get “optimized away” when the UX team’s designers get ahold of the product. It will be interesting to see how WebVR tries to address this problem on an even grander scale. Beyond Browsers Of course, other applications have the concept of a LoD as well, including web applications. Unfortunately, they often get this wrong. Consider Outlook.com’s rendering of an email: When Outlook has received an email from a trusted sender, they notify the user via a “This message is from a trusted sender.” notice. Which appears directly inside a Zone of Death: Enterprising phishers have taken advantage of this and generate their own fake “trusted sender” notifications atop their phishing content. Similar attacks exist against email-signing mechanisms. Security UI is hard. 1 “Why would they fake a permission prompt? What would they gain?” you ask? Because for a real permission prompt, if you click Block,they can never ask you again, while with a fake prompt, they can spam you as much as they like. On the other hand, if you click Allow, they immediately present the real prompt. 17 thoughts on “The Line of Death” Aashish Koirala says: Isn’t even the address bar domain name no longer trustworthy because of HTML5 push state navigation? Or is the domain protected from that? Right, pushState() cannot control the origin components (scheme, domain, port), only the path, query, and fragment. crms1496 says: I found this article fascinating. I think the problem with space saving UIs can also be seen in browsers where the UI disappears once you begin scrolling, such as Chrome for mobile. Google could solve this issue if they used Android notifications to display the security status in the notification bar. However, this wouldn’t be effective if the website put the browser into fullscreen and the user failed to notice the fullscreen notification. Ray (@sunshengguang) says: Like the article very much,thank you for sharing the spirit, and this article give us an comfortable reading experience. May I ask you to translate this article into Chinese, please be assured that I will not use it for business, and I’m sure that I will retain the original link. Finally, thanks again. Best Regard. Sure go ahead. Simon Dann ☁ (@carbontwelve) says: I wonder how the Opera Neon concept browser will deal with the LOD. Seveti says: Even as an seasoned expert in this area, I’ve caught myself about to interact with a clearly faked UI component. It was just my muscle memory reacting to a simple Ok/Cancel prompt and I knew it was fake, but my arm moved for it nonetheless before I stopped. Dima Rabino says: That was a spooky read. I think I’ll tell my friends (if I had any) to start using chrome themes with some hideous changes to teach them how to distinguish real and fake. Thanks for the information. Is it possible to write a Chrome extension that displays the certificate chain? That way, if we knew the CA that validated our bank, we could verify the CA with a single click. Not today, and doing so can be a bit complicated (because multiple certs can make up one page; see the Security tab in the Developer Tools). But there are requests for this capability in the extension API set; see https://crbug.com/641265 eskela says: Gmail’s UI on email attachments is also affected, way worse than Outlook’s example. I had so many people clicking fake attachment image that’s just unbelievable. While it’s not ‘line of death’ directly, it’s same problem – hacky content shown in area that’s (wrongly) considered as trustworthy. Love the article. :) Fantastic article. I’m wondering if there should be a 5th “Zone of Death” around the browser plugin icons to the right of the URL bar. Although (as far as I know) the content of these cannot be affected by the currently loaded URL, they cannot necessarily be considered safe pixels in the browser UI. I’d considered that, but it’s also the case that these pixels are ones that are supposed to be protected from untrusted web content, and there are explicit prompts about installing extensions. That’s not to say that any given extension might not show untrusted content in its icon. Sumeet Sugandhi says: One the best sec article I’ve come across in the recent times! mmems says: It’s possible to clickjack the trusted UI (browser) with custom CSS cursors : http://www.phpied.com/custom-animated-cursor-via-canvas/ Yes. This is more appropriately considered a bug, rather than a design problem. See https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=640227 and its related issues. This is why you cant’t go fullscreen in Qubes OS by default. https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/full-screen-mode/ Leave a Reply to Sumeet Sugandhi Cancel reply browsers design security https phishing spoofing UX Client Certificates on Android Certified Malice	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1901
__label__cc	0.693605	0.306395	The African Book Review A Bit of Difference A Chain of Voices A Grain of Wheat A Long Way Gone A Simple Lust Americanah Astonishing the Gods The Beautiful Things that Heaven Bears The Dark Child Ghana Must Go Memory of Love Mission to Kala Nervous Conditions Segou So Long A Letter Song for the Night This Child Will Be Great Three Strong Women United States of AFRICA Ways of Dying We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed Abul Adan Viola Allo Nelly Ating Sefi Atta Ishmael Beah Alessandro De Francesco Inua Ellams Fiona Leonard Tunde Leye Liyou Mesfin Libsekal Amy Lukau Nick Makoha Vuyelwa Maluleke Tidimalo Manyaapelo Andiswa Maqutu Bernard Matambo Dango Mkandawire Donald Molosi Okey Ndibe Yvonne Owuor MH Sarkis Novuyo Tshuma Hope Wabuke Ahmed Yerima Ali Znaidi Kwesi Brew Dennis Brutus Tag: literature Ahmed Yerima: An Interview with the Esteemed African Playwright September 3, 2014 The African Book Review1 Comment Ahmed Yerima is one of Africa’s most esteemed playwrights and has written over a dozen award-winning historical plays set in and around Nigeria. Some of his plays include; The Lottery Ticket; Yemoja; Hard Ground; Attahiru; The Trials of Oba Ovoramwem; Kaffir’s Last Game, and more. In 2006, Yerima was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Theatre, before that he served as director of the National Troupe. He is currently a professor in Nigeria and has served on numerous arts committees around the world. ABR: What influenced your decision to use historical and mythical figures in your plays? YERIMA: Historical figures are very dramatic, very interesting…because these historical figures lived a long time ago, history has set up a template for them that they can’t leave: a wicked king remains a wicked king, he killed eight wives he killed eight wives, he killed his son he killed his son. So I have a set structure to work with. Also, most of them are dead so I can add to the stories that already exist about them, I can manipulate them to some extent. The major problem is finding a way to use these characters to say something new to a different generation. So when I use historical figures, I am trying to twist, expand and extend them so that they create meaning, not just as historical figures but as images that contemporary society can relate to. ABR: Would you cast your work as a form of social realism? YERIMA: Well I am not conscious of categories, I’m more conscious of writing plays about human characters. My definition of drama is basically “telling stories.” I see myself first and foremost as a storyteller. In playwriting, I tell stories through dialogues and characters and in turn these dialogues and characters assist me in telling my stories. My plays can deal with rituals, they can deal with religion, they can deal with culture. They essentially explore social aspects of society and use realistic portrayals of people, so if you say that’s social, I accept it and if you say because the characters are a reflection of reality, that’s also good for me. ABR: As a playwright, what is your approach to the blank page and your process for starting a new play? YERIMA: Ideas motivate my foray into the blank page and I think about these ideas for a long time. For my new play The Wooden Pot, I got a phone call about an uncle of mine, saying that he had cursed his family and that’s why they are poor. So I wanted to juxtapose that belief in curses with my own reality as a lecturer in a Christian university. I was also looking at the issue of faith, where is the faith in this issue? Where is love and the role of family? Where is the logic in saying a man cursed his children. And if he did, then where is his own future? What legacy does he leave? This one phone call got me thinking about a host of issues and influenced the story that became The Wooden Pot. But I am also influenced by everything that happens to me, sometimes by past issues that occurred thirty, forty, fifty years ago and when they come back to me in strands, it’s easy to merge them into a story. The first scene usually takes me the longest to write, once I write the first few words, I ask myself “what is the conflict of the play? What am I talking about”? In my play Hard Ground for example, a boy has just been brought from Yenogoa into Lagos and he didn’t want to be saved. So what is his conflict? Who saved him? Why? He wants to return home, he’s become a militant. I use these conversations to create the rest of the play in my head. In the first act of Heart of Stone, I wrote about a woman looking for her son, yet I didn’t know why. I had dreamt of my daughter who died many years ago, her ghost was crying and the tears were so real; why would a ghost be crying? And her son, I couldn’t find her son. This inspired that first act and once I could understand the motivation for the idea, it became easier to tell the story. ABR: Who are some of your influences? YERIMA: My major influence is Professor Wole Soyinka who was my teacher. He taught me to take plays seriously. I read his plays, especially the early ones like Swamp Dwellers, Lion and The Jewel, Strong Breed; they motivated me while I was in school. His village plays would transport me from Ife where I schooled, to ilu ijinle. I also love Ola Rotimi’s plays and Wale Ogunyemi’s plays. They influenced my two best plays, Song of a Goat and Wedlock of the gods. I used to think that storytelling had to be romantic, I believed that tampering with my consciousness to bend reality would be enough to create the play. But by the time I started reading Shakespeare and the rules of Aristotle, I began to understand how to shape characters. My teacher in England was also very good, the late John Linstrum, he was quite good, he made me write my post-graduate play called Not My Responsibility which was very funny and he made me play the role of Vasta Dada, a humongous caricature that I wrote into the play, he found it very interesting and I found semblance in his encouragement. The encouragement I got from Soyinka when I wrote Asylum in my second year in university also spurred me to keep writing plays and to read other people’s plays. I read Noel Coward, JP Presley and Harold Pinter, John Arden, and much more. By that time I started thinking harder about what I wanted to do, and I realized I had to find my own style. I didn’t want to write like those people, I wanted to write like Ahmed Yerima, I wanted to make my own mistakes because playwriting is a skill. It’s like driving; my father used to say for every trip you make in a car as a driver, you are a good driver for that trip. Likewise for every play you write and write well, you are a good playwright and so I had to keep writing. ABR: Based on your experiences as the director of the National Theatre of Nigeria, how would you characterize the theatre’s role in the society today? 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As the child of academics growing up in Nigeria, I was introduced to books at a young age. My first book was a paper-thin story about a corn princess and ants. As I grew older I read more books, mostly European and American; Judy Blume’s novels, The Babysitters Club, Enid Blyton’s mysteries, stories in which curly-haired little girls yelped ‘Golly!’ and sucked on lollies in the summer (in Nigeria, we had Fan-Ice. I testify it was just as good). However, the stories I remember most were those set in other parts of Africa. Books such as The Boy Slave by Kola Onadipe, An African Night’s Entertainment by Cyprain Ekwensi,Without a Silver Spoon by Eddie Iroh, and many other books within the African Readers Series. They taught me about other aspects of different Nigerian ethnicities and the African world at my doorstep, stories from Kenya, Cotonou, Sierra Leone, etc., full of house boys who retained their integrity in the face of poverty, slaves who became kings, queens who defended their kingdoms in lieu of kings, greedy waziris’ whose greed led to their downfall, cryptic stories about the crafty tortoise, and so on. These were the stories in which I encountered my first notions of Africa. Literature is how we document our lives, fictionalized stories often reveal truths and subjective experiences that other sources cannot. Learning about the Rwandan genocide in school was so much different than reading Murambi, The Book of Bones by Boubacar Boris Diop, which gave me an inside look at the genocide, the forces at work that caused it, the fears and that characterized that period. At the start of Europe’s ‘civilizing’ mission in Africa (read: colonization, slavery, mass violence, and theft of culture), great steps were taken to erase any ideas of Africans as a people with history or methods of conveying that history (see: Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad). Today, the world knows more about Africa, we know about her peoples, we know her history before colonization and slavery. At the same time, Africa is still constantly presented as a victim; the lovable yet inevitably doomed junior brother of the world. A classmate once suggested that while she knew South Africa was a well developed country, the other African tribes were still struggling, (Nigerians riding Bugattis in Abuja beg to differ). The thread of discourse that has coded Africa in a specific light of backwardness and victimization still exists today. African writers therefore have an important job to do. They bear the burden (as do all Africans) of reintroducing Africa to the world, through our literature and arts. We need to tell our own stories, to show the world our experiences of what it means to be African, and overcome tales of victimization and backwardness the world consistently hands us. More importantly, Africans need to start discovering other Africans through our literature. The average Nigerian knows less about Ghana than he does about London, and we are only two countries apart! Imagine the discourse that could come out of Africans actively engaging with Africans. Discovering what it means to be a certain kind of African, what it means to be an Egyptian, an Edo girl from Nigeria, a Tunisian elder, realizing our shared struggles and goals which too often are the same soul masked in different clothes. Imagine having great African literature that is notable, not because it has been deemed appropriate or illustrious by European editors or American critics, but because other Africans have engaged with it, argued about it, and ultimately decided that it in some way captures an experience that resonates with them all. To Africans and everyone else reading, this is the takeaway: it’s important to present Africa, not as the slighted and reduced victim of the world, but as the complex, impossibly diverse, confusing, exciting and altogether human world we grew up in. But it’s more important to discover life outside of our respective countries within our shared continent, to truly be Africans in discourse with other Africans through their literature. We can’t all pen masterful novels, we probably will not write the next Things Fall Apart, but we can all read. There is a dearth of African literature on bookshelves both in Africa and elsewhere, but that cannot stop us from engaging with what is available. Read Africa. Find anthologies on African literature, read those excerpts then find full novels from the excerpts that caught your interest. Read them, read more by the same authors, then read others. One story often will lead to another. Find and read Chimamanda Adichie’s stories,Maps by Nuruddin Farah, Chris Abani’s Grace Land, Ben Okri’s work, Nardine Gradner’s novels, The Persistence of Memory by Tony Eprile, Frank Chipasula’s poems, etc. Read and read and read. Dive into the experiences of other Africans, then add your voice to that discourse, talk about the books you’ve read with other people, ask questions about the countries you’re reading. Engage with Africa in a way different from those dictated by BBC and CNN. Make Africa, the whole continent, your Africa. We are the beginning Of our own tears And the end Of all our joys. Segun Akinlolu, The Real Story of Our Lives Originally published on Africa is Done Suffering. Posted in ReviewsTagged African literature, African Poems, African poetry, African poets, Etinosa Agbonlahor, literature, Poem, Poetry, read africa, the african book review Bye-Bye Barbar \| Taiye Selasi May 8, 2014 The African Book ReviewLeave a comment [Reblogged from The Lip] It’s moments to midnight on Thursday night at Medicine Bar in London. Zak, boy-genius DJ, is spinning a Fela Kuti remix. The little downstairs dancefloor swells with smiling, sweating men and women fusing hip-hop dance moves with a funky sort of djembe. The women show off enormous afros, tiny t-shirts, gaps in teeth; the men those incredible torsos unique to and common on African coastlines. The whole scene speaks of the Cultural Hybrid: kente cloth worn over low-waisted jeans; ‘African Lady’ over Ludacris bass lines; London meets Lagos meets Durban meets Dakar. Even the DJ is an ethnic fusion: Nigerian and Romanian; fair, fearless leader; bobbing his head as the crowd reacts to a sample of ‘Sweet Mother’. Were you to ask any of these beautiful, brown-skinned people that basic question – ‘where are you from?’ – you’d get no single answer from a single smiling dancer. This one lives in London but was raised in Toronto and born in Accra; that one works in Lagos but grew up in Houston, Texas. ‘Home’ for this lot is many things: where their parents are from; where they go for vacation; where they went to school; where they see old friends; where they live (or live this year). Like so many African young people working and living in cities around the globe, they belong to no single geography, but feel at home in many. They (read: we) are Afropolitans – the newest generation of African emigrants, coming soon or collected already at a law firm/chem lab/jazz lounge near you. You’ll know us by our funny blend of London fashion, New York jargon, African ethics, and academic successes. Some of us are ethnic mixes, e.g. Ghanaian and Canadian, Nigerian and Swiss; others merely cultural mutts: American accent, European affect, African ethos. Most of us are multilingual: in addition to English and a Romantic or two, we understand some indigenous tongue and speak a few urban vernaculars. There is at least one place on The African Continent to which we tie our sense of self: be it a nation-state (Ethiopia), a city (Ibadan), or an auntie’s kitchen. Then there’s the G8 city or two (or three) that we know like the backs of our hands, and the various institutions that know us for our famed focus. We are Afropolitans: not citizens, but Africans of the world. It isn’t hard to trace our genealogy. Starting in the 60’s, the young, gifted and broke left Africa in pursuit of higher education and happiness abroad. A study conducted in 1999 estimated that between 1960 and 1975 around 27,000 highly skilled Africans left the Continent for the West. Between 1975 and 1984, the number shot to 40,000 and then doubled again by 1987, representing about 30% of Africa’s highly skilled manpower. Unsurprisingly, the most popular destinations for these emigrants included Canada, Britain, and the United States; but Cold War politics produced unlikely scholarship opportunities in Eastern Bloc countries like Poland, as well. Some three decades later this scattered tribe of pharmacists, physicists, physicians (and the odd polygamist) has set up camp around the globe. The caricatures are familiar. The Nigerian physics professor with faux-Coogi sweater; the Kenyan marathonist with long legs and rolled r’s; the heavyset Gambian braiding hair in a house that smells of burnt Kanekalon. Even those unacquainted with synthetic extensions can conjure an image of the African immigrant with only the slightest of pop culture promptings: Eddie Murphy’s ‘Hello, Barbar.’ But somewhere between the 1988 release of Coming to America and the 2001 crowning of a Nigerian Miss World, the general image of young Africans in the West transmorphed from goofy to gorgeous. Leaving off the painful question of cultural condescenscion in that beloved film, one wonders what happened in the years between Prince Akeem and Queen Agbani? One answer is: adolescence. The Africans that left Africa between 1960 and 1975 had children, and most overseas. Some of us were bred on African shores then shipped to the West for higher education; others born in much colder climates and sent home for cultural re-indoctrination. Either way, we spent the 80’s chasing after accolades, eating fufu at family parties, and listening to adults argue politics. By the turn of the century (the recent one), we were matching our parents in number of degrees, and/or achieving things our ‘people’ in the grand sense only dreamed of. This new demographic – dispersed across Brixton, Bethesda, Boston, Berlin – has come of age in the 21st century, redefining what it means to be African. Where our parents sought safety in traditional professions like doctoring, lawyering, banking, engineering, we are branching into fields like media, politics, music, venture capital, design. Nor are we shy about expressing our African influences (such as they are) in our work. Artists such as Keziah Jones, Trace founder and editor Claude Gruzintsky, architect David Adjaye, novelist Chimamanda Achidie – all exemplify what Gruzintsky calls the ‘21st century African.’ What distinguishes this lot and its like (in the West and at home) is a willingness to complicate Africa – namely, to engage with, critique, and celebrate the parts of Africa that mean most to them. Perhaps what most typifies the Afropolitan consciousness is the refusal to oversimplify; the effort to understand what is ailing in Africa alongside the desire to honor what is wonderful, unique. Rather than essentialising the geographical entity, we seek to comprehend the cultural complexity; to honor the intellectual and spiritual legacy; and to sustain our parents’ cultures. For us, being African must mean something. The media’s portrayals (war, hunger) won’t do. Neither will the New World trope of bumbling, blue-black doctor. Most of us grew up aware of ‘being from’ a blighted place, of having last names from to countries which are linked to lack, corruption. Few of us escaped those nasty ‘booty-scratcher’ epithets, and fewer still that sense of shame when visting paternal villages. Whether we were ashamed of ourselves for not knowing more about our parents’ culture, or ashamed of that culture for not being more ‘advanced’ can be unclear. What is manifest is the extent to which the modern adolescent African is tasked to forge a sense of self from wildly disparate sources. You’d never know it looking at those dapper lawyers in global firms, but most were once supremely self-conscious of being so ‘in between’. Brown-skinned without a bedrock sense of ‘blackness,’ on the one hand; and often teased by African family members for ‘acting white’ on the other – the baby-Afropolitan can get what I call ‘lost in transnation’. Ultimately, the Afropolitan must form an identity along at least three dimensions: national, racial, cultural – with subtle tensions in between. While our parents can claim one country as home, we must define our relationship to the places we live; how British or American we are (or act) is in part a matter of affect. Often unconsciously, and over time, we choose which bits of a national identity (from passport to pronunciation) we internalize as central to our personalities. So, too, the way we see our race – whether black or biracial or none of the above – is a question of politics, rather than pigment; not all of us claim to be black. Read Full Article at The Lip. Posted in ReviewsTagged Afropolitan, Afropolitan literature, Afropolitcan, Bye-Bye Barbar, Ghana, literature, Nigeria, Taiye Selasi, the african book review Americanah \| Guest Review by Somto Ibe November 16, 2013 The African Book Review5 Comments “Dear Non-American Black, when you make the choice to come to America, you become black. Stop arguing. Stop saying I’m Jamaican or I’m Ghanaian. America doesn’t care.” – Pg 222 One of my favourite authors, Chimamanda Adiche has-dare I say–become a maestro of sorts in the art of storytelling. Her work, in my opinion, reveals the importance of effective communication; the right mixture of simplicity, depth and finesse that is required to capture the attention of her diverse audience. You can therefore imagine my fascination when I learnt she was publishing a new book titled Americanah. With such a funky name, I couldn’t wait to read what she had put together this time. Americanah is a complicated love story set in Nigeria and America, focused on the lives of Ifemelu and Obinze. Adventurous Ifemelu leaves Nigeria to further her education in America expecting, like many, to arrive in a land flowing with milk and honey–figuratively speaking of course–but encounters a host of sometimes amusing, yet often poignant surprises in the country. One of such surprises is that skin colour may determine one’s experiences in America. This issue of race and skin colour leads Ifemelu to start a blog titled ‘Raceteenth or Various Observations About American Blacks (Those Formerly Known as Negroes) by a Non-American Black.’ In one of her insightful blog posts she writes, Dear Non-American Black, when you make the choice to come to America, you become black. Stop arguing. Stop saying I’m Jamaican or I’m Ghanaian. America doesn’t care. Adichie also tackles issues from growth in relationships to hair politics. Ifemelu’s values and opinions change as she moves from her relationship with Obinze a fellow Nigerian, to a white boyfriend, an African-American and finally back to Obinze (a rather interesting cycle with connotations worth contemplating). Adichie’s focus on two West Africans does not limit the novel’s reach. After hearing my commentaries and uncontrollable fits of laughter while reading the novel, my Indian roommate asked to read it. Whenever she found something in the book to identify with, she would inform me and I must say, we bonded strongly over this book. She even ended up concluding that the values of our respective societies might be quite the same. Americanah is a well written book that will make you think, lead you through an adventurous journey, and incite an array of emotions in you. Americanah by Chimamanda Adichie Knopf \| 2013\| ISBN: 978-0-307-27108-2 Somto Ibe was born in the ancient city of Ibadan, in Nigeria, and lives in Canada. She’s studying to be a chemical engineer and likes a good read of any sort but preferrably historical fiction. Posted in Americanah, ReviewsTagged A Review of Americanah, Africa, African American, african books, African women, book review, book reviews, Canada, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, guest reviews, Ibadan, Ifemelu, literature, Nigeria, nigerian, Obinze, the african book review, United States Redefining Poetry: An Interview With Alessandro De Francesco. November 10, 2013 The African Book Review1 Comment As an artist, Alessandro De Francesco seeks to redefine our approach to life. His poems both illuminate and obscure. What emerges from this is an unrestricted multidimensional art that imitates life itself, rejecting interpretation while pulling the viewer into an intense swirling dance, each step affording insight that underscores the fullness of the dance. To engage with De Francesco’s work is to discard our clumsy pedestrian need to understand and embrace instead, the experience of the dance and the infinite spaces it leads us. ABR: Most people view poetry through a purely literary lens, reading, listening and attempting to understand or make a text poem relevant to the self. What inspired you to expand that vision? And what inspired your unique approach to poetry? De Francesco: Yes, I don’t think that poetry is a matter of understanding or communicating, nor is it a direct expression of the self. In my opinion poetry is a matter of experience. As you know, poïein in ancient Greek means “to do,” and Dichtung, the German word for poetry, belongs to the semantical field of “density.” So my approach to poetry comes from the making, the density of the experience, and the –sometimes-painful though always joyful – opening to the real. Why can’t all this be called an expression of the self? Because this experience multiplies the identity and deconstructs the fictional unity of the subject, that is to say its psychological, social, racial, ideological (etc.) rigidity. Poetry performs a multiplication of the subject towards what the Italian poet Antonio Porta called a “field of tensions”. The self is no more a reflexive unity, but an infinite field of tensions in the flux of experience. ABR: So poetry and the process of making poetry helps destabilize the notion that each person is one single identity who fits into various social constructs e.g. An Algerian woman, a short man, etc.? De Francesco: Poetry, or at least good poetry, invites a certain collectivity to make a real and perceptual experience of language. That is why it is not a question of understanding: we have to get rid of this rigid hermeneutical cliché according to which poetry, and especially modern poetry, is obscure. It is not obscure if, as Stéphane Mallarmé stated, we don’t read a poem as we read the newspaper, but rather read to change the reading perspective. Maybe this is what really distinguishes poetry from fiction. For the same reason, poetry is not a matter of communication, because in order to communicate we have to suppose the existence of a codified language. This codified language can be stupid, like in advertising and mass-media politics, or very important, like in the verbal communication between lovers, friends, patient and therapist, you and me in this interview, etc. But whether bad or good, communication doesn’t have a particular relation to poetry. Poetry makes something different, it radically and permanently disrupts the codes in order to produce what I call an alter-legibility and an alter-sayability of language. To sum up what I am trying to say: what inspired my approach to poetry, and I would even say my choice to try to be a poet, is a parallel cognitive and political anxiety against formatted linguistic codes and narratives. AUGMENTED WRITING – AW0_1 (2013) ABR: How would you describe the goals of Augmented writing? What are you trying to achieve with such works? De Francesco: With Augmented Writing I try to create a new language art device, where what I called the alter-legibility and the alter-sayability of the experience of thinking, writing and reading are in a way revealed in their primary matter and chaotic, layered form. Augmented Writing has several sections and purposes but all its different articulations converge towards creating a sort of new literary genre that is able to recreate, redefine and criticize the amount of perceptual data and thoughts we are immersed in everyday… video games, smartphones, 3D cinema, google-glasses, Facebook, but also, mass-media information. All these aim to produce a codified, normalized and pre-defined image of reality on one hand and of our identity on the other hand. ABR: So things like Facebook, movies, news sources and so on present us with a single ‘normal’ way to view the world and ourselves? De Francesco: Mass-media information, for example, gives a codified representation of a series of events, selecting information and reorienting a fictional “post-experience” as close as possible to when the event occurred. And it’s strangely easy to forget that this representation is often shaped by a certain ideology and/or by the pressures exerted by this or that form of power. Augmented Writing is itself modified, perturbed and reshaped by such technologies and narratives, so that this device aims to give a poetical form to the vulnerable status of language in the era of representation. I used the term language art. In that sense a major purpose of Augmented Writing is also to massively bring text and language again into contemporary art and, by the same token, to make a contemporary art audience aware of the possibilities of language and poetry as powerful artistic devices to question the realm of image and representation. Continue reading “Redefining Poetry: An Interview With Alessandro De Francesco.” → Posted in Alessandro De Francesco, PoetryTagged Alessandro de francesco, Antonio Porta, art, Arts, augmented poetry, Augmented reality, augmented writing, belle cushing, experiencing poetry, Facebook, gallery, German language, italian poets, literature, Online Writing, poet, Poetry, poetry interview, poetry reading, Stéphane Mallarmé, the african book review, Writing November 3, 2013 The African Book ReviewLeave a comment Dennis Brutus- A Simple Lust- The African Book Review Here’s a poem by Dennis Brutus about the changing of seasons from Autumn to Winter. This is the perfect season to curl up with a mug of hot cocoa or coffee and read an African book! Tell us what you’re reading this season! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theafricanbookreview Posted in PoetryTagged a simple lust, African poets, best books to read, changing seasons, cocoa, coffee, excerpts, hot coffee, literature, Poem, poems about autumn, poems about fall, poems about weather, Poetry, poets, the african book review The Lost Son by Theodore Roethke Happy Halloween! Here’s Theodore Roethke‘s ‘The Lost Son’ read by one of our readers. Feel free to send us your favorite poems and excerpts! Posted in PoetryTagged family, girl reading, literature, Poem, Poetry, poetry reading, roethke, the african book review, the lost son Sefi Atta: An Interview with a Leading Nigerian Author September 22, 2013 The African Book Review4 Comments The African Book Review’s editor, Etinosa, had a conversation with renowned Nigerian author, Sefi Atta about her new book, A Bit of Difference, the changing roles of women in Nigeria and the unique position of young Nigerians growing up in the diaspora. ARB: A BIT OF DIFFERENCE seems to take a moment in Deola’s life and use that as a lens for exploring a host of social issues. What inspired the book and did you have a goal when you set out to write the novel? ATTA: I was inspired by the poster I described at the beginning of the novel. I saw it at Hartsfield-Jackson international airport in Atlanta, where I catch my connecting flights to Nigeria and England. My goal was to return to the territory of my debut novel Everything Good Will Come. I had stayed away for a while but I felt the time was right to revisit it. ARB: One of the things that stood out to us in the novel was how astute the protagonist was in both noticing and maneuvering how other people perceive and categorized her. Is Deola symbolic of Nigerian youth caught between the varying (and sometimes conflicting) expectations of western and Nigerian societies? (Do you think being in that position is more difficult or advantageous than say, being a Nigerian born, raised, and residing in Nigeria?) ATTA: Deola is tired of failing to live up to other people’s expectations, but I don’t know that her predicament would be any different if she’d never left Nigeria. She might not have to deal with the perceptions of foreigners, but she would have to deal with the perceptions of other Nigerians. I live in Nigeria, England and the United States. I have my working life in Mississippi, my social life in Lagos and a bit of both in London. I enjoy being able to escape from one country to another when I can. ARB: To a fair extent, the female body is often regarded as social property to be regulated not just by the woman, but by society at large under the guise of morality. However, Deola stands out (and was truly inspiring) in her willingness to be comfortable and assertive with regards to her femininity and sexuality. Is this a reflection of modern Nigerian society? And what ideally, do you want the future of the Nigerian girl to look like in terms of the choices society affords her, and the choices she can make for herself? ATTA: I would be lying if I said I thought about any of these issues while I was writing the novel. I will say this, though. We express our femininity and sexuality differently, depending on the generation to which we belong, our religions and cultures. The growth of the telecommunications industry in Nigeria has also radically changed how we see and project ourselves. It has increased our choices, but not necessarily in positive or empowering ways. I see Nigerian girls who are sexualized too young, who model themselves after celebrities and hip-hop video girls. My thing is this: Use your brains, whatever you do. Nigeria is not forgiving of anyone who makes stupid decisions. Thankfully, I see Nigerian girls who are enterprising, hardworking and smart. Continue reading “Sefi Atta: An Interview with a Leading Nigerian Author” → Posted in Interviews, Sefi AttaTagged A Bit of Difference, Africa, African, African Authors, african books, African literature, African Readers, African women, african writers, author interview, Beah, best books to read, book interview, book reviews, books about africa, books about war, books to read this summer, Brenda, Business and Economy, conscious, content, Deola, diaspora, Economic development, emerging novelists, Ethnicity, Everything Good Will Come, Fela, Fela Kuti, Fela Ransome-Kuti, female writers, feminism, feminism in africa, feminist, fiction, Ghana, good writing, Government, human, human beings, Lagos, literature, Los Angeles, massachusettes, motherhood, mothers, National Film and Television Institute, Nigeria, Nigerian society, Nigerian women, publishing, rome, Sefi Atta, Selasi, South Africa, Summer reads, Tapestry, the african book review, United States, vitality, women, writers Who: Deola Bello What: Exploring what it means to be a contemporary African woman. Why: Female, thirties, working for international charity, soon pregnant, single, Nigerian. Nothing is unusual, nothing is as it should be. Should I read it: Necessary for women everywhere and all the men in their lives. Qq: “[Deola] gave up her virginity when she had no more use for it. Losing her virginity was like discovering her hair was not her crowning glory” – Pg 97 A Bit of Difference presents a commentary on African femininity, specific to Nigeria, yet easily applicable to women worldwide. The novel is assertive in its exploration and insightful in detailing the complexities, limitations, joys, and paradoxes of being a Nigerian woman, living within or outside the country. Using the life of Deola Bello, a single auditor working for a British charity, Atta explores everything from Western perceptions of Africa and indeed African women, to the contradictions inherent in social expectations for women and their abilities to meet, ignore, or defy set expectations. A Bit of Difference, much less a novel than a brilliant portrait, successfully achieves what all good poetry strives for; it picks a moment and explores it. Atta offers no comfortable narratives or righteous solutions; instead her honest voice challenges the reader’s understanding of what it means to be Nigerian, African, British, European, American, but above all, what it means to be a woman inhabiting the battle ground that is the female body. A Bit of Difference by Sefi Atta Interlink Books \| 2013 \| ISBN: 978-1-56656-892-0 Read our interview with Sefi Atta here. Posted in A Bit of DifferenceTagged A Bit of Difference, Africa, African, African Authors, african books, African literature, African Readers, African women, african writers, author interview, Beah, best books to read, book interview, book reviews, books about africa, books about war, books to read this summer, Brenda, Business and Economy, conscious, content, Deola, diaspora, Economic development, emerging novelists, Ethnicity, Everything Good Will Come, Fela, Fela Kuti, Fela Ransome-Kuti, female writers, feminism, feminism in africa, feminist, fiction, Ghana, good writing, Government, human, human beings, Lagos, literature, Los Angeles, massachusettes, motherhood, mothers, National Film and Television Institute, Nigeria, Nigerian society, Nigerian women, publishing, rome, Sefi Atta, Selasi, South Africa, Summer reads, Tapestry, the african book review, United States, vitality, women, writers We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families September 14, 2013 The African Book Review1 Comment We wish to inform you… Who: Rwanda, 1994. Why: Simple answer: The final kindling of a flame, centuries old, leading to a massive flare, hundreds of thousands dead. Should I read it: Yes. Qq: “Rwanda had the memories and the habits of a long past, yet the rupture in that past had been so absolute that the country I was driving through was a place that has never existed before” Pg. 180 Surviving violence is often an extension of the pain one has escaped. Indeed, when that pain is caused by your neighbour, your in-law, your priest, your government, surviving is a rebirth into an essentially different world. An intriguing, if slightly undeveloped, aspect of We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families, is Gourevitch’s focus on the survivors of the genocide. Having provided an indepth look at the forces behind the genocide, (“genocide is never spontaneous”) Gourevitch seeks to understand how the survivors battled the fears, guilt, and hopes that came with that position. He asks, along with the Rwandans he interviews, how to face western forces that first helped feed into the hate and propaganda spurring Hutus to kill hundreds of thousands of their Tutsi friends, in-laws, congregation members, neighbours, using only machetes, then turned away from requests to intervene and stop the violence, provided aid to perpetrators-turned-refugees, and then arrogantly demanded that both Tutsi and Hutu fractions put aside their differences, like little children, and live together again. (Desmond Tutu urged them to bond over their shared blackness). In many ways, Gourevitch attempts to underscore the efforts of the people and the nation as a whole, not to pretend to move past their pain, but in light of their shared and individual experiences of violence, loss, and devastation, answer the bigger question, “now what?” Should the violence be forgotten? Should it be commemorated (Rwanda now has a national holiday in remembrance of the genocide), can the batutsi reach out to the bahutu? Can a tutsi woman raped during the genocide love her enfant mauvais souvenir, child of her hutu rapist? When does the pain go away? Gourevitch’s recount is not just a piece of investigative journalism, it’s not just a westerner attempting to piece together a foreign story, it’s an insight into what it means to experience the extreme violence humanity carries out against humanity, and what it means to survive, to find the right words to ask questions with no compact answers, to seek an amorphous justice, to understand the limitations of retribution, and to live. We Wish to Inform You, is not light reading, it’s necessary reading. We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families by Philip Gourevitch Pcador \| 1999 \| ISBN: 9780312243357 Posted in Reviews, We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our FamiliesTagged 1994, Africa, African Book Review, African literature, Book, book reviews, book to read, Burundi, Central African Republic, Desmond Tutu, Genocide, Hutu, investigative journalism, journalism, journalist, Kigali, literary reviews, literature, Machete, old africa, Philip Gourevitch, publishing, publishing jobs, Rwanda, shame, survivors, the african book review, Tutsi, war, We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families, We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families: Stories from Rwanda, which african book should i read Be(com)ing Nigerian : A Guide An Orchestra of Minorities Enter your email address to follow us. I Love African Lit	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1904
__label__wiki	0.657759	0.657759	More Fomo, cementa friendship, all stories, farewell Edmund + more! Art Life , Stuff Jun 07, 2019 No Comments Friday degustation: allow to rest before serving Feeding FOMO Hey guys! – what happens when you Google ‘social media influencermstock shot’ It turns out that generational attitudes to social media – and to socialising – are having a knock-on effect when it comes to art museum visitation. How do institutions attract Generation Z visitors to their galleries? According to Carly Straughan at MuseumNext.com it’s all about recognising that Gen Zs are concerned with how they spend their leisure time and the physical spaces they inhabit… “They are looking for physical spaces they can invest in, communities they can engage with and tribes to belong to, and Museums have a huge opportunity to be the recipient of their time and money.” The solution: create experiences! [>] “Using social media to show off the experiences you offer and how they affect people is the key here, you may be able to watch a video of the Boston Science Museum’s lightening show in 360 degree’s virtual reality but it’s a pale comparison to being in the room with the huge Van Der Graaff generator in real life. For many people the reason for visiting may be a video they see online completely unrelated to your museum, online photos from an exhibition a friend visited or a celebrity visit. By making sure your online presence is available to everyone with interesting and relevant content you reach out to new museum visitors across the world and give them reasons to visit you in person.” There’s more, and they’re equally good: put collections online, open late, and cater to wide range of audiences. Cement a friendship Cementa, the art organisation with a can-do attitude that stages its titular event every two or so years in Kandos, NSW, operates on the smell of the proverbial oily rag. They run events, exhibitions, gastronomic tours, and now they have a brand new building for their residency program. [Full disclosure: Art Life editor Andrew Frost went on a residency last year to curate a show-within-a-show for Cementa 19]. As is the way with ambitious programs, they need your money to help expand their operations: “We have recently signed the lease on “Angus Hall” the original community hall for Kandos. We are fixing it up to house our artist residency and offices. From this incredible space, we will launch WAYOUT, an artist run exhibition and community initiative. This project will give us a central and visible location to build on the art and community-engagement we bring to Kandos and to our art community into a year-round concern. We already host up to 25 artists in our residency each year. This represents a huge influx of talent, creativity and good looks, most of which goes unseen as artists occupy themselves quietly with making work for the festival. Our expanded program and new visibility will enable us to take advantage of this creative resource and use it as a foundation to make Kandos into a living, vibrant locus of regional contemporary culture year-round. For the first time since we started, we’re asking our friends and supporters to give towards a Cementa-themed donor program – which includes all the necessary ingredients for a firm, concrete foundation.” Do the right thing and feel good about yourself: donate! Cementa are working with the Australian Cultural Fund to make sure that your donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE! [>] CLICK HERE Radical Houses Image: The Apartments, Paul O’Brien Collection, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. As part of Architecture and Art week at the Museum of Brisbane, the forum Radical Houses: identity and public life in the Queensland House 1975-1989 will be staged including speakers who were there, man, such as artists Ursula Collie and Jeanelle Hurst, Anne Jones, co-editor The Cane Toad Times, and musicians Vicki Gordon, [SPIT, Pink Palace and Women’s House], Alan Rielly, former member of The Riptides and now principal of Architectus, Brisbane, and John Willsteed, [XERO and The Go-Betweens]. [>] “A distinctive aspect of the Queensland house emerges in Brisbane in the 1970s and 1980s when the image of the house is transformed by new social and cultural uses. During this period, ‘Queenslanders’ in the inner city became associated with communal living, radical politics and alternative cultures, which came in contact with a burgeoning local music scene – all set against a background of social and institutional conservatism. The forum will invite discussion of the Queenslander as a site of public action and the making of social and cultural identity from those who had direct involvement.” Freaky, really freaky Further to our recent posts on the uncanny ability of machine learning algorithms that can produce credible portraits and landscape images, we present a short piece on an emerging technique of producing an approximation of a person’s face, based on their voice [>] “In a paper titled Speech 2Face Learning the Face Behind A Voice, a team of researchers examines an approach that could allow defining facial attributes using audio recordings. “How much can we infer about a person’s looks from the way they speak? In this paper, we study the task of reconstructing a facial image of a person from a short audio recording of that person speaking”, states the description. The team behind the paper designed and trained a deep neural network that perform this task using millions of natural Internet/YouTube videos of people speaking. During training, their model learned voice-face correlations that lets it produce images that “capture various physical attributes of the speakers such as age, gender and ethnicity”. This is said to be done in a self-supervised manner, utilizing the natural co-occurrence of faces and speech in Internet videos, without the need to model attributes explicitly.” Light photographs, ghosts of the past… Peter Solness, Holtermann Projection #5, Split Rock, Hill End 2016. 60x90cm archival inkjet print edition 1/7. Peter Solness Town detail #1 Hill End 2016. 40x60cms archival inkjet print. Edition 1/7. Peter Solness, Tableau series (portraits of Hill End artists) Steven Cavanagh, Hill End, 2018. 60x90cms inkjet print edition 1/7. Peter Solness, Town Detail #2 Hill End 2016. 40x60cm inkjet print 1/7. “In 2016 Peter Solness participated in the Hill End Artists in Residence Program. Captivated by the history and inhabitants of this remote gold mining town, Solness has continued to return to Hill End to produce a series of ‘light photographs’ of the artists who live there, and the ghosts of its past.” [>] Bathurst Regional Gallery, June 7 to July 28, 2019. All stories, all the time… Wickham is the inner city suburb of Newcastle that’s about to be graced by the opening The All Story, a brand new artist run gallery. To launch the new space, and as tradition demands, is a multi-artist group show, but rather than the customary collection of disparate works by artists associated with the space, the new gallery begins with the ambitious themed show Southerns. The exhibition [>] “draws our mythic past into our present day. Over 30 local and international artists have been invited to reimagine a fictional Australian character or story. While some artists celebrate the cultural impact of films such as Picnic at Hanging Rock and television shows such as Round The Twist, others reflect on changing social views with modern readings of the work of May Gibbs and other canonised authors. This show aims to entertain, provoke, and provide new ways of seeing your old favourites: from film and literature to urban legends.” Opening 6pm, 7 June and on show until 30 June at The All Story, 7 Robert Street Wickham. Like teacher like student? Elke Wohlfahrt, Belle Vista, 2019. The 2019 TAFE NSW Art Prize sets out not just to show off the best art works made by students at TAFE, bit also to refute the age old wisdom that he best students simply copy their teachers. According to the Prize press release “There is a theory that work produced at TAFE NSW slavishly follows the style and taste of the teacher. This exhibition counteracts that theory. The range of style is eclectic and diverse. It ranges from Bronwyn Becker’s Old Junction Mine – Broken Hill, a charming polyptych that makes the viewer feel that they have entered an industrial space that has structure and elegance in a few brushstrokes. By contrast, Khuan Ping Leow’s Banksia From Afar is a cacophony of colour. The Bush is alive with gestural lines and sensitive daubs of tertiary colour. Moving from the bush to the ocean, we are caught up in Chris Smith’s Breaking Wave where you can be transfixed in that moment of wave energy, frozen in time. Finally Wohlfahrt’s Bella Vista is a tangerine tangle of metal and wood that looks as if it has enough force to take off from its floating plinth.” The prize is judged by Wendy Sharpe and opens tonite at 7pm, and runs until June 14 at See Street Gallery, Meadowbank, opening Friday 7th June at 1pm. For your diary: A celebration of life: Edmund Capon AM, OBE All welcome to attend: Tuesday June 11, 6.30pm A celebration of life will be held as a tribute to Edmund George Capon AM, OBE (11 June 1940 – 13 March 2019), who was director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales from 1978 to 2011. Edmund made an indelible impact on the cultural life of Australia. His legacy is an enduring one. This event will recognise Edmund’s dedicated service to the Gallery, which he transformed during his tenure into one of the country’s most significant and most loved cultural institutions. Edmund was a tireless and enthusiastic advocate for art and artists, and will be deeply missed by the Australian and international arts community.[ Official proceedings Start in the entrance court on the ground level at 6.30pm sharp and run for approximately 1 hour. Art Gallery of NSW director Dr Michael Brand will be master of ceremonies for the event, which will include a number of guest speakers and a musical performance. As much seating as possible will be provided in the entrance court. The event will also be live-streamed to screens in other areas of the Gallery, including the Domain Theatre on lower level 3, and via the Gallery’s YouTube channel for those unable to attend and to view after the event. [>] More details here Assorted Links The New York Times’ letter from Australia: [>] Seeing China Through Art, Not Politics Before ‘Cat in the Hat,’ Dr. Seuss [>] drew cartoons to fight America First, racism, fascism [>]Artist Hubert Duprat Collaborates with Caddisfly Larvae as They Build Aquatic Cocoons from Gold and Pearls ‘You can’t reason with him but you can ridicule him’ – lightweight as it is, Trump Baby is a win for art as a legitimate form of protest [>] A Brief History of Inflatable Protest Art [>] Watch the Opening Credits of an Imaginary 70s Cop Show Starring Samuel Beckett “Equatorial orbit nailed” [>] the story behind the computer animations of ‘Alien’. Aganetha Dyck latest collaboration with bees teaches us about natural design [>] Artist Fixes Damaged Objects By Placing Them in Beehives ‘I Hate Him, But He’s a Genius’ [>] How Mega-Dealers Really Feel About Their Colleagues, Artists, and the Cutthroat Game of the Art Market [>] Moebius Gives 18 Wisdom-Filled Tips to Aspiring Artists Tags : Friday Degustation 4A A4 Art Life , Exhibitions Nov 01, 2013 Modernism Monday #27 Art Life , Stuff Aug 13, 2018 Hey, Art Inside! Art Life , Reviews Apr 10, 2007	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1905
__label__cc	0.559722	0.440278	Chambers urge Congress to refuel trust fund, pass transit bill by Transportation Infrastructure News Daily Reports \| Friday, Mar 6, 2015 @ 2:50am More than 260 local, regional and state chambers of commerce around the country sent a letter on Tuesday to Congress, urging lawmakers to resolve issues surrounding the funding of the federal Highway Trust Fund, which will run out of money in May. The chambers also asked legislators to pass a long-term transportation authorization bill and said the investments in transportation infrastructure around the country are “key” to economic competitiveness. Without adequate funding, the trust fund will fall into a deep deficit that would require serious cuts to federal highway and transit allocations, which could jeopardize economic and job growth. “Indeed, many states have already halted certain projects in anticipation of such cuts,” the letter said. “We need your support to ensure the viability of this critical component of the nation's economy, including its ability to accelerate job growth.” The chambers also asked Congress to implement several provisions in a long-term federal transportation authorization bill, such as allowing flexible federal funding to support all modes of surface transportation; permitting more local control by communities and municipalities over decision making, such as how to use federal funds; and expanding existing loan and bond programs that would help lower the cost of building transportation infrastructure. “As members of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, we represent businesses of all sizes that form the backbone of the nation's economy,” the chambers said. “Our business members know a reliable and resilient transportation network is vital to construction employment, getting other workers to their jobs, ensuring efficient and cost-effective freight delivery and providing residents with an outstanding quality of life, which is critical to attracting a talented work force.” GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: More than 20 Companies Showcase Transportation Innovations at Georgia DOT Technology Event ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS: AAR Statement on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Modernization AMERICAN AIRLINES: American Airlines and British Airways Mark the Official Start of the JFK Redevelopment Plan CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: City Officials Will Enforce AM and PM Rush Hour Restrictions on New Chicago and Western Avenue Bus Only Lanes CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Caltrans News Flash 216 - Caltrans Division of Aeronautics Paves the Way for Catalina Island Airport in the Sky MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Frontier Airlines to serve eight more routes from MIA in 2020	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1911
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__label__cc	0.720326	0.279674	Treatment of Cutaneous Melanoma Mary Ann N Johnson, April W. Armstrong This chapter briefly discusses the primary cutaneous melanoma and its incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment objectives. It also describes the recommendations for surgical excision margins based on the Breslow thickness of the melanoma. The management of patients with lentigo maligna (LM) or lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM), and the role of sentinel lymph-node biopsy are discussed in detail. The chapter also discusses the therapies to improve overall survival in patients with metastatic malignant melanoma. It also discusses the question: Does antisense therapy against B-cell lymphoma 2 improve outcomes in patients with metastatic melanoma. Developments in the systemic treatment of melanoma have resulted in improved survival for advance metastatic melanoma (Stage IV). The role of cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents, as monotherapy and in combination regimens, is limited in initial treatment for metastatic melanoma. Evidence-Based Dermatology: Third Edition Published - Aug 11 2014 Hutchinson's Melanotic Freckle Antisense therapy Cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents Lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM) Metastatic malignant melanoma Primary cutaneous melanoma Sentinel lymph-node biopsy Johnson, M. A. N., & Armstrong, A. W. (2014). Treatment of Cutaneous Melanoma. In Evidence-Based Dermatology: Third Edition (pp. 231-240). Wiley Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118357606.ch31 Treatment of Cutaneous Melanoma. / Johnson, Mary Ann N; Armstrong, April W. Evidence-Based Dermatology: Third Edition. Wiley Blackwell, 2014. p. 231-240. Johnson, MAN & Armstrong, AW 2014, Treatment of Cutaneous Melanoma. in Evidence-Based Dermatology: Third Edition. Wiley Blackwell, pp. 231-240. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118357606.ch31 Johnson MAN, Armstrong AW. 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__label__cc	0.597558	0.402442	June 26, 2016 June 26, 2016 LizzlesLeave a comment Pairs well with: pirated space-rum Traitor-rating: 4/10 knives in the back. Direct rivalry but not too much player interference. One of the expansions* Star Realms works well as a game that you want to play again. In fact, it’s one of those games you’re keen to play again before you’ve even finished the current round. That’s either a point for or against it – you can decide.The game works this miracle by letting you see and plan enough different ways to victory, enough different cards that you want to pick and different strategies you want to use. Star Realms is a two-player space card game. There’s a communal pool of five different spaceships and your job is to hire them to do things for you like fight, trade or improve your authority. How do they improve your… authority? We didn’t go to the trouble of looking into it too much, but the little authority symbol on the cards looks fairly harmless, a bit imperial though. We assume the ships carry little flags and sing loyalty songs. That sounds right. Anyway. The number of ships you can hire depends on how much trade you have to spend that turn. How much trade can you spend that turn? Well, however much trade you’ve amassed from the ships you’ve already bought. And how many of those cards come out in the hand you play this turn. Yep, it’s also a deck-building game. A lovely, addictive deck-building game. There are four different kinds of ship – in the basic game, minus expansions, at least – which each come from a different alliance in the galaxy. It’s nice, because each of these card sets also has a different kind of feel to them in the way that they play, as well as just a different name and a different colour. Each kind of ship will play best with certain kinds of tactics, but not in such a strict way that there’s only one good strategy for each set. Although the farmers of misery spend 90% of their board game lives nerding-it-up with the real-life versions, this is one game where we’re certainly qualified to give a review on the app version as well. The star realms app is pretty good. It costs money to get anything but the basic version, which is a pretty successful tactic at luring in any unsuspecting gamers (worked on Lizzy!) and, even then, there are a whole bunch of expansions to try to milk even more from you. Luckily, though, there’s still a fair bit to keep you going, particularly for people who like to milk a lot from their games. Each campaign has a number of games for you to win, with some spiel that gets read out by a deep-voiced male who sounds like he’s describing an awful action movie. And each game itself has three achievements for you to keep busy with, and a harder difficulty if that still isn’t enough. And let’s be fair, nobody here at the blog is beneath giving the app extra credit for having puns in it. Puns that seem specifically designed to just-about avoid copyright trouble. Yeah, we’re looking at you, mission against the Machine Cult called “Rage Against the Cult” and another mission called “The Empire Strikes”. Doesn’t look like a ram to me We gather that not all of the people who read about our humble adventures in farming misery are British. Not even the majority of you, in fact. So instead of just diving straight into a British comedy pop culture reference we’ll have to set it up a little first. There’s this sketch show we have called The Mitchell and Webb look. In this one scene, Webb and Mitchell are both dressed in war uniforms and making plans on the battlefield. Mitchell’s character looks concerned, and says to his friend; “Hans… Hans I’ve just noticed something. Have you looked at our caps recently?” “Our caps?” “The badges on our caps. Have you looked at them?” “What? No. A bit.” “They’ve got skulls on them. Have you noticed that our caps have actually got little pictures of skulls on them? Hans… are we the bad guys?” Anyway, that’s pretty much what it’s like paying attention to the semblance of plot in the Star Realms app. There’s pretty much fuck all evidence that you’re the good guys. You’re battling for territory, you’re having space fights, you’re showing the enemy who’s boss. But there’s no reason to believe you’re the good guys. No good reason why the space territory is really yours in the first place. At least, none that would hold up in a fair human (and alien) rights court. Someone needs to start talking about the merits of diplomacy, that’s all I’m saying. “Kill some peeps.” Overall, with the app it’s still difficult to resent the way that the app seems to give you a plentiful plethora of content and then slowly reveals the amount of extra bits you’ll need to buy in order to actually play it. Upon first download it looks like you have a wonderful six campaigns to play through, and a whole lifetime of fun ahead of you! Then, one by one, when you actually get round to the next campaign it’ll let you know that you have to buy the full version, the expansion, another expansion. The app gameplay is good, and it offers a lot that the real life version doesn’t- particularly if you’re sat alone in your room with nobody else to play with. But the app ethics are a little pants. The real winner is definitely not world peace, let alone space-peace. As usual, the real winner is board games. Over and out. We come in peace? * Lizzy advises you to be wary of the Star Realms box. She and her ex tore it open when they first got it, to realise that was the only packaging. Whoops. Might be related to why you have a photo of an expansion instead. Card Games, Deck-Building, Small Games, Two-playerboard game, board game review, board games, board games review, board gaming, boardgame, card game, card game review, card games, cards, deck, Deck-Building, expansions, games, gaming, misery farm, review, space, star realms May 8, 2016 May 7, 2016 Lizzles1 Comment Brutus Scale: 0/10 knives in the back. For friendship! Huzzah! Pairs well with: A cocktail with a rude name. Something like “sex on the beach”, “screwdriver”, “I like vaginas”, “sweaty underboob” etc.* As offensive as it is to compare an amazing game to an awful one (one which actually aims to be ‘offensive’ with all the wit and subtlety of a fourteen year old ragelord spewing epiphets on Call of Duty,) Dixit is like a far better Cards Against Humanity. Sure, CAH has selling points. Obviously, because it sells. It’s got this adorable anti-establishment thing going on, and the company seem to be an unusual combination of dickish and altruistic with a side of gentle ribbing. But the game’s humour is questionable at best, player input seems more noticeably limited the more you play it and after a few games it becomes unforgivably… boring. Jokes about Gary Glitter and Madeleine McCann just don’t have that much longevity, and once punchlines start being repeated it’s all over. The death-knell of comedy is repetition, and explaining bukkake to your grandma is only funny once. Dixit, on the other hand, is a brilliant game. Like they went forward in time, got the good bits about CAH, and improved it. In Dixit each player has a hand of cards showing images. Not just plain pictures of a teapot or a cat, but something a little more surreal and, importantly, ambiguous. You’ll find no literal paint-by-numbers jobs here, but beautiful if faintly malevolent dreamscapes. The gameplay is where the similarities come in: the starting player secretly selects a card and tells the group a word or phrase. The rest of the players then also select cards that they think best matches the same phrase. All of the chosen cards are all shuffled and the non-starting-players have to all simultaneously guess which card belonged to the starting player. Which card best fits the phrase that the starting player chose, and which cards look more like a desperate attempt to fit in. Points are then assigned in such a way that all of the non-starters are rewarded for guessing correctly, but the starting player is only rewarded if some but not all of the players guess correctly. If everyone guesses correctly then you’ve made it too easy, but if no one guesses then you’ve been too obscure and pretentious. Get it together, yo! Points are tallied on the kind of number circuit we’re all used to seeing, only this time the counters are adorable, brightly-coloured, wooden bunnies. Wait, adorable brightly-coloured, wooden bunnies? Why? Because it’s adorable, that’s why. Stop asking silly questions. Making the phrase you choose too literal is easy and boring. More importantly, it’s bad tactics. If your card shows a creepy hourglass with people falling through it, you don’t say something like “a creepy hourglass with people falling through it”. Instead, the way that the points are allocated makes it really interesting. A good choice allows personal interpretation while still creating a theme. It’s all about coming up with some slightly mysterious and elusive phrase which captures something just right about the essence and metaphor of the card. The more romantically-minded player may choose a line from a poem as their descriptor, while those battling some inner demons may focus more on the faintly sinister air of some of the depictions. When playing with children (highly recommended, as it sparks their imaginations in play without being too dull for adults), their clue might be seemingly obvious, such as colours or objects, but still offer room for flexibility in interpretation. Ok now, which of these represents “Lizzy’s night out last night”? One of the ways in which the game way outperforms CAH is this very ambiguity and flexibility. It moulds itself to the humour of everyone you’re playing with. For example, there’s that guy whose phrases are always something like “The Labour Party’s performance in the last election” or “The downfall of capitalism”. There’s in-jokes like “Bob’s thesis” and, finally, in the right crowd there’s always the one person who goes “Vagina.” It works, because you can control the humour in a freeing, independent way rather than choosing from a roster of punchlines. If you’re playing with your gran you can still have something just racy enough for that situation, but perhaps not about semi-legal sex acts or gassing Jews. In the unlikely event that you start being able to predict cards based on clues, there are also many, many expansion packs, each as melancholy and lovely as the other. Scrub CAH from your minds, because Dixit is where it’s at. Lizzy doesn’t know the name of many real cocktails. She just sits back and lets Bob bring over the drinks. Card Gamesboard game, board game review, board games, board games review, board gaming, Bunnies, card game, card games, cards, Cards Against Humanity, Colourful, Dixit, Guessing March 27, 2016 March 27, 2016 BriLeave a comment Here at the Misery Farm we are big fans of Big Games. Euro-games that take a bajillion hours and a Masters in applied Logic to wrap your head around. Twilight Imperium, Caylus and Agricola are what we’re about. The only party game we allow is Codenames – casual fripperies like Obama Llama and CAH get cast aside like last week’s empty wine bottles. Nonetheless we admit that sometimes games that take less than an hour are not only desirable, but necessary. Imagine being in a wine bar with your best friends during those awkward minutes in between sitting down and the first arrival of a round of rich Malbecs to your table. Nothing to soften the acute agony of interaction and no lead-in to broach the latest gossip. Horror. For times like this we have casual games. Stick them in your handbag and never be bored on a train again. Give them a permanent home in your backpack and no flight delay need hold fear again. Wherever you are, you bring the party. Note: Some fiddly bits included. The Misery Farm cannot be held responsible for lost pieces on rickety train journeys. Hive is a two-player tile placement game much in the same style as chess. Each player controls a range of either black or white tiles with different bugs printed onto them. Each bug has a special movement ability, again much like chess. Because of this similarity it makes Hive a good game to play with kids and adults of all ages. The aim of the game is to surround your opponent’s queen bee with tiles. The game has many varying tactics such as blocking your opponent’s bugs with your own tiles, using their tiles to surround their own bee, or simply pinning tiles down using a beetle. Once placed you can still move any of your tiles around so long as they are freely able to move, and in moving them they do not break the hive mind, i.e. the tile doesn’t connect other tiles to the hive. Similarly to chess games of hive will keep your brain engaged and constantly testing new strategies on your opponent. The more you play the better you will become until your ragtag army of unyielding and undying insects can take over the world friends willing to play you. Dobble is a very fast-paced card placement game which has more than 7 ways of playing. The deck is made up of circular cards with a selection images printed onto them. On every single card features one image that will match with any other card in the deck. All of the games are centred on the idea that you need to find the one matching image between one card and another which can become infuriating and impossible under pressure. There is no player limit for the game which instantly makes it a party classic especially when combined with shouting, laughing and intense time pressure. The sheer simplicity of the cards is enough to enthral any scientists among you into working out algorithms and new games, and for everyone else to simply become better at identifying objects under pressure. There should probably be a noise warning on the tin however, as you will definitely find your whole party sometimes shouting incoherent nonsense. This makes it a great game to play with kids, as not only is it simple but children spend a lot of their time shouting incoherent nonsense anyway. Exhibit 1. All fun, all of the time. Bananagrams is probably a game a lot of people have seen while Christmas shopping as it’s sold in a lot of stores that don’t even specialise in games. Usually when we see a game like this we instantly assume it’s terrible – Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit notoriously belong to this same category and have hurt us in the past. Rather amazingly Bananagrams is actually fun. It’s a game very similar to Scrabble where players are given a set number of tiles (usually 21 but depending on number of players) and must make connecting words with them. Unlike Scrabble there is no point scoring system, and instead to win the game you must get rid of all of the tiles in the central pool first. You do this by using all of your hand tiles and then shouting ‘PEEL!’* Each player will then take an extra tile from the pool and continue trying to form words. For the player who shouted this means that you now have only one letter to get rid of, and fortunately the game allows breaking up and reforming words. The game pitches your intellectual Scrabble ability against that of time pressure and the abilities of the other players. This can be a bit distressing when you think you’re doing really well but it turns out you’ve only been laying two and three letter words, whereas your friend opposite has practically written a novel**. Losing all ability to form words has never been more fun! In the animal kingdom this would probably mean ripping the bee limb from limb and taking over the colony in cold blood, but we’ll leave that part to the nature documentaries. Incidentally there is an online version of the game available through Steam. In this you can play against varying levels of difficulty against the computer, play online, and also pass and play. It also has excellent music. At the Misery Farm we found that certain people** were ‘blind’ to particular items regardless of how many times they came up. The game sizes the items differently on each card to throw you off even more, but still, item blindness continued. We strongly encourage you to try this in a number of different voices and accents. Bonus points for knowing ‘peel’ in another language. *The joke is on them though – ‘Fuck your five syllable words, it’s all about peeling the most. I can peel better than all of you! FEEL THE PEEL!’ *** It was Bob. Bob still can’t tell colours and shapes apart. Five year olds would have a great time playing against her. Card Games, Co-operative, Games with Kids, Lots of players, Memory, Quick Games, Semi Co-operative, Small Games, Tile Laying, Travel Games, Two-player, Uncategorizedbanana, bananagrams, board game, board game review, board games, board games review, board gaming, card game, cards, dobble, gaming, hive, misery farm, party games, Quick Games, Small Games, Tiles, Travel Games, words Hanabi: A guide to successfully marketing pyromania February 28, 2016 February 28, 2016 LizzlesLeave a comment Pair well with: a warm (green?) tea to watch your splendid firework display on a cold night. Traitor rating: n/a (co-op game) Hanabi is a test. It’s also a co-operative game, and a pretty neat one. You have a hand of cards but, excitingly, you hold them facing backwards so that only your companions can see what you have. You, for your part, can see theirs but not your own. The game itself is a test of memory and testing the bounds of limited information. Your goal is to use these skills to create the best fireworks display that humankind has ever seen! Failure can come in the forms of either a really shit victory (what, you wanted more than two small fizzley fireworks?) or a complete loss which comes in the form of all of the fireworks exploding. This presumably results in death, destruction and – even more significantly – shame. You want to have a victory, obviously, but it’s really about a good victory. A spectacular victory! There’s a scoring system based on just how well you managed to firework, and you want to do well at it. The cards are a range of colours numbered 1-5. Effectively, what you want to do is put down sets of the same colour, starting with 1 and ending at 5. Simple. Except, you know, that bit where you don’t know what cards you have. Your turns are a battle between putting down your own cards if you think you’ve figured out what they are (or even sometimes if you haven’t! You maverick!) and giving very limited bits of information to one of your team-mates. What was that we were saying earlier about how Hanabi was a test? It’s a test in being able to follow the damned rules and not accidentally give away all of the information. Similar to Codenames, in a way. In Codenames the spymaster needs to constantly fight the urge to stare obviously at the correct clues, look shocked when the spies talk about something really obviously wrong (cough cough JUNGLE JAM) and to say “that’s right!” when someone gets their clue. Typically you introduce someone to the game with the phrase “don’t look at your cards” and they immediately look at their cards. This gives you permission to make fun of them for the rest of the game. In Hanabi the urge to cheat is somehow even harder to control, because you’re all working on the same team. Perhaps today we’re giving you both a review of a cardgame, and a review of our own skills as not-cheaters. (the conclusion of the latter review is going to be something like “points for effort”). One thing you need to try pretty hard to resist is to fish for information you’ve already been given. Because, you know, it’s kind of a memory game, amongst other things. That means you should probably be using your memory! “Oh damn… did I already know that these two were green?” “We can’t say!” “Ok, but if I put in a request via the Freedom of Information Act?” “Yes, those were green.” “Scandal!!” There are sneaky tricks to organising your cards. You can, for example, optimistically try to rearrange your cards without looking at them, perhaps by putting all of the 1s on the left. Which is fine, until you completely forget whether you’ve done that, and where you put the new card you drew, and what bloody number you were even trying to remember in the first place. What? The cards just naturally fell that way Is it maybe bending the rules a little to completely turn your 5 cards to a 90-degree angle? We’ll let your own consciences be the judge of that. Our friend Rich’s conscience certainly had nothing to say on the matter. Picture the scene of a tense game of Hanabi (whether or not you’ve played before): Each player with five firework cards in their hand, all facing away. Each trying really, really hard to psychically send messages to their teammates about which card is super-important to play to get the next firework completed. If you’re not passing on information this turn then you can choose to either discard a card or play one into your firework collection. Of course if you play it and it won’t fit, perhaps if you’re trying to play a white 1 but you’ve already got a white 1 and 2 down in front of you, then a mysterious bomb somewhere gets a little bit closer to exploding. Maybe finish the fireworks display BEFORE they explode But if you discard a card, there’s a chance that it might’ve been really important. There are only two of most of the cards in the game, and only one each of the 5s, so if you accidentally discard two green 3s over the course of a game, for example, then you know you’ll never be able to complete the green part of the fireworks display. This can lead to some very sharp intakes of breath as you see someone’s hand hover over a card to discard that you all really need. Again, bad work with the ‘accidental’ cheating, team. Still, we’d love to be able to say that was close to the worst example of cheating in some of our games (we could, but it would be lying. Which is just another form of cheating). “Right, it’s my turn. So, JUST AS A RULES CLARIFICATION, you guys… we can now feel free to discard any of the 1s we have for the colours we’ve already got 1s for, right? We don’t need any of those any more? For the colours WE’VE COMPLETED?” “Um… yep?” “Ok. COMPLETELY UNRELATEDLY, I’m going to spend my turn giving information. Lizzy, these cards are all 1s.” Your card-holding’strategy’ is getting a bit complicated there, Rich This kind of thing sends Lizzy, who despite all her anti-establishment tendencies is a stringent rule-follower, into twitching apoplexy.* The game is a great challenge because of the really limited information that you have at your disposal. If you use your turn to give someone information, then you can only tell them one single thing about their cards: either you can point at all of the cards which have a certain number, or all of the cards which have a certain colour. But you have to tell them ALL of the cards of that type. So if you really want to give someone some information about, say, a useful yellow firework card that they have (perhaps that Yellow 2 that you so desperately need) then you can’t sneakily just tell them that that particular card is yellow, you also have to tell them any other yellow cards they might have which may well be useless as heck to you right now. This can occasionally lead to a person accidentally trying to inform someone of a super useful card before realising that they have a second one of that type. “This is a … oh shit, no, nevermind.” Definitely not cheating. To make matters worse, the amount of times you’re allowed to give out information is limited by a bunch of clock-faced tokens. When you run out of those tokens then you have to either gamble and play a card, or discard a card to regain a token. As if the pressure of running out of cards and ending the game isn’t bearing down upon you enough already. It’s a good game, and it can get surprisingly interesting in terms of strategy. And it’s really… fun. Not just in the way that working out a complex strategy can be really fun (let’s face it, we all know we’re in this hobby because we’re nerdy about that kind of thing) but also in a more general fun way. There’s laughter, there’s miscommunication, there’s failing miserably. All great qualities for a game to have. It’s a game for both dedicated games nights and for casual games down the pub, since it has the highly sought-after quality of using up not very much table space. And there is just SO MUCH trying not to cheat. “What? I wasn’t trying to give extra information, I was just making a general comment about how some of these games tend to pan out, that’s all…” “Really, Rich…” The real winner this week is board games. But also, a slightly guilty-looking team with some questionable cheating ethics. * Except for Bob. Bob doesn’t even get points for effort. She’s even dodgy with Carcassonne. ** Her Codenames competitors sometimes refer to her as ‘The Fun Police’ Card Games, Co-operative, Memoryboard game review, board games, board games review, card game, card games, card laying, cards, cheating, Co-op, Co-operative, collaborative, Fireworks, Hanabi, Memory, misery farm, review Codenames: From Essen With Love November 29, 2015 November 29, 2015 Lizzles4 Comments Pairs well with: Martinis. Shaken, not stirred. (Rumour has it they’re actually better stirred, but that’s just the kind of shit you’ve got to deal with as a spy.) Traitor-rating: 2/10 for the ability to try to put off your opponents mid-game. We three kings* board game enthusiasts have had a lot to say about what some of the best games from Essen 2015 may have been. There have been a lot of candidates and a lot of enthusiasm. It’s almost as if we really, really love board games! Weird. The excited froth of enthusiasm shall continue to spill forth as we move on to what really is one of the best, and surprisingly so, games of the year: Codenames. Don’t be put off by the box art which looks like it was designed in MS Word and features the thrilling byline of ‘TOP SECRET WORD GAME’,** this is some addictive shit. We hope you’ll forgive a bit of brief explanation, since the game is pretty simple to play and explain. Lizzy gets fancy photography confused with just holding the camera in a funny place In Codenames you (usually) play as two different teams of spies. One person per team is the spymaster, the rest of you are regular vanilla-spies sitting in the field awaiting instruction. The ‘board’ consists of a 5 x 5 grid of cards, each with a different word on it. The two rival spymasters, presumably sitting nice and comfortably somewhere in Spy HQ playing with some gadgets and looking at a dozen different CCTV monitors, have access to an extra card which they share, but which the rest of the players aren’t allowed to see. That card shows the ‘board’ as a 5 x 5 grid with each card marked as red, blue, grey or the single black. This little card means that the spymasters can know which of the words on the table are the codenames of red-team spies, blue-team spies, regular confused passers-by and THE ASSASSIN! The actual game is a word association game, with the aim being to contact all of the spies on your own team before the other team does the same, and to not contact the assassin (for obvious, game-ending reasons). The spymasters will take turns giving exactly one word and one number, the word being one that they’re trying to associate with some on the table and the number indicating how many words they’re trying to link. One of the first things you come to notice as you play the game is that you really feel sorry for some of these spies. Agent Ghost? Cool. Agent Roulette? Pretty classy. Agent Ham? Umm, maybe not so much. Agent Ketchup? Are you sure you work here? Oh and I’ve got to say I’m a little embarrassed to be working with Agent Pants over here. There’s a reason we gave her that name. Confused passer-by And sometimes you’ve really got to question just what the secret service were thinking about. Agent Spy? I mean really. AGENT SPY? What do you think the point of a secret codename is? Maybe to avoid revealing your identity as a spy to everyone? Tsh. Some people just weren’t cut out for this business. The plus side of Spy HQ’s batshit, overboard spy-naming policy is that you’ll never be short on variety between different games, even when each one is only about 15-20 minutes long. The box is jam-packed with different words, two sides to each, and you can get through a hell of a lot of games (trust us, we’d know) before you need to come across the same words that you’ve already used. Even if that weren’t the case, the way that the board is always different means that it’s unlikely any of your games will ever resemble each other. And other factors, like the impossible and bizarre ways that you and your friends’ brains work. Bonus points for the game come from its flexibility. In our short time of owning it we’ve played it on beds, on floors, in hotel lobbies… even on walls. While procrastinating our PhD research doing important board game research for this blog we even spotted someone on /r/boardgames who threw together a makeshift copy for a family gathering. Pretty impressive. Codenames is more fun than we ever thought a word association game could be, and at least part of that is thanks to the mad things you’ll try to connect, the connections that seem startlingly obvious to some and mad to others. Lizzy: Water; Two. Bob: Right. Ok. So, I’ll go for… ‘Well’ Well is correct Bob: Good. Ok, so next I’ll go for Bridge.. Bridge is incorrect Bob: WHAT. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BRIDGE IS INCORRECT? Lizzy: silence Bob: Bridge! Water goes under the bridge! Lizzy: awkward silence Bob: Seriously? ARGH. later Bob: Wait, so what the flip was the other word for water? Lizzy: Palm. Bob: P… pardon? Lizzy: You know, Palm. Palm trees… are… er… sometimes near water. And Palm Springs is a place that sounds like it’s named after some, you know, springs. Bob: … I think we should be on different teams. Other times you find that special friend who just seems to share your brain. Spymaster: Bond; Four. Secret agent: Right, well. There’s Octopus, because of Octopussy, (correct answer), Moon, because of Moonraker (correct answer), Spy because James Bond is a spy, (correct answer) and… well, James Bond holds a gun in the palm of his hand, so… Palm! (correct!!) Another great feature of the game, although one that only really works with a group of 4+ playing, is the constant (but friendly) mockery of the other team’s guesses. Not to mention trying to put them off! Lizzy: Right guys. Beef; Three. Opposing Team (pretending to talk to each other, but loudly so the other team can hear): OH! Yeah. She’s probably referring to the great Beef Revolution of ’93. Or she means ‘Beef Dice’. Isn’t that the sequel to Sushi Dice? It’s really an unfair advantage that the blues get Pierce Brosnan on their team LWH Codenames Tournament As we briefly mentioned last week, one of our local conventions Little Wooden Houses ran a Codenames tournament at their latest shindig. Teams of 3 people competed for the coveted Tiny Trophy of Being Good at Games in an incredibly tense competition. Team Misery decided that despite wearing her ‘Captain Hangover’ hat, Bob should be spymaster as it’s very easy to get inside her head.* The first match was against a team of raw recruits who’d never met. It’s easy to underestimate a team of nice (ha!) ladies but all early pleasantries were rapidly erased as Bob politely but firmly invited the opposing team to suck her dick when they took an early lead.** Team Misery sucked it up and got their shit together to win convincingly and immediately take on the next challengers. Round Two (or ‘Semi-final’… it was a pretty small tournament) On round two, shit got serious. These were no fresh-faced n00bs, but experienced gamers and long-time friends. It would be easy for them to work together, and the stress was real. Ground rules were firmly laid (no speaking at all from the spymasters apart from clues (a rule which Bob finds supremely hard to follow), and taunting and smack-talk from team-members absolutely allowed). Adrenaline pumping and neurons firing, Bob flopped her enormous spymaster-schlong across the table with a steady ‘Culinary, six.’ Six correct card choices left the opposing team in the dust, and Team Misery advanced to the final round unbeaten. The final match was played as best of three rounds, against a team which included a girlfriend-boyfriend pairing (Dr Boyfriend and Cthulhu-Joss) and Dr Charlie. Harsh. A strong start in the first round got Team Misery off the ground, but they were nearly brought down by an incredible last-ditch hail-Mary clue from Charlie, whose team needed to get five correct answers in one turn to win. Play along at home! ‘Nazis, infinity.’ Um. What. Surely this could never work! But after the initial laughter, Joss and Al took to the board to give it their all. ‘Er. Did the Nazis ever go near some Czechs? Czech!’ 1/5 correct ‘Well, they probably had ships. Ship?’ ‘They love to MARCH!’ 3/5 correct, panic from Team Misery ‘Drill?’ Team Misery watched in shock as all their dreams decayed in the face of insanity. If the opposing team got one more correct answer, they would win. ‘Aw nuts. Isn’t there a movie about Nazis where they’re all somewhere really cold? And they’re zombies? Dead Snow! Yeah. Maybe he means that! ICE!’ INCORRECT Thank goodness for good guys. (That’s us, by the way.) A very tense Dr Charlie and ‘Hangover-hat’ Bob Round two was almost as close, but went to team Charlie, making it even-Stevens going into the final round. Bob meditated while Lizzy and Briony made a break for stress-wees and tea. It was a tough board for the team. ‘Hollywood’, ‘France’, and ‘New York’ were all needed, but ‘England’ was the assassin and ‘Beijing’ belonged to the opposing team, so a simple clue like ‘places’ was out. ‘Cannes, three’ managed to tie Hollywood, France, and Premiere together, but that was just the start. An incredibly close, tense game ensued, until both teams were down to their last two words. Bob made a desperate bid to tie ‘New York’ and ‘Forest’ together with ‘Jungle, two’ (urban jungle, right?) but was thwarted by Lizzy’s insistence that ‘Jungle Jam’ was a thing (she meant a jungle gym. Like the climbing frame. Bob actually broke the rules when that went down as she was incapable of stopping a stress-pressured ‘Mrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrp’ from escaping). To be fair, the team’s eventual demise might also be put down to a glorious moment in which Bob forgot which colour she was, and gave a clue for the wrong team’s spies. Some swearing followed. A smooth final two from Team Charlie and it was all over. The tiny trophy of ‘Good at Games’ was wrested from the Misery Farm’s grasp, and Bob unclenched her butt-hole for the first time since the tournament started. Codenames is a frickin’ excellent game. Good as both a light party game for the inexperienced, and as a brain-crusher for more experienced players. Incredibly stressful. Highly-recommended. The real winner was the stupid other team. But also, board games. Hate is such a strong word, but… * Too early for Christmas jokes? What? Christmas jokes are never appropriate? Psh. Codenames won Shut Up & Sit Down’s prestigious ‘Best Game, Worst Box’ award 2015. * It is mostly filled with air so there’s plenty of room. **** Did we mention that we’re really, really competitive? 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__label__wiki	0.960381	0.960381	Metallica, Foo Fighters & Iron Maiden Members Jam Together Any chance this is rock's next big supergroup? We can dream Taylor Hawkins' Son Drums With Chevy Metal for Rolling Stones Cover It looks like musical talent runs in the Hawkins family! Watch Foo Fighters Perform “Under Pressure” with 16-Year-Old Fan A deserving fan got to duet with the Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins at their Vancouver show, taking over vocals without a hint of stage fright. Foo Fighters Play Surprise Set Under Secret Band Name, Cover Queen Foo Fighters fans were treated to a set full of cult favorites and rarities. Foo Fighters Joined by Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and John Travolta Their New York crowd was given a one-of-a-kind set with these guest appearances. Shooting Star Appears With Perfect Timing During Foo Fighters Concert Was that an actual foo fighter during the Foo Fighters ' show? What about a shooting star? Foo Fighters Bring 8-Year-Old "Little Fonzie" Onstage And He Just. Won't. Leave. The Foo Fighters have been having a lot of fun bringing talented audience members onstage to come jam with them. Just look at what happened when they brought on the famous " KISS Guy" to play "Monkey Wrench" during their show in Texas! But now, the Foos have another memorable character, and he goes... That Time Taylor Hawkins Got Slapped In The Face By Prince Harry Rock stars often get asked the question, "What's the craziest thing that's happened on tour?" If you're Taylor Hawkins, you can say "getting slapped in the face by royalty" ranks pretty high on the list! Watch Foo Fighters Rock Out to "The Sky is a Neighborhood" with Dave Grohl's Daughters as Video's Stars Remember back in May when Dave Groh l and Taylor Hawkins debuted a new Foo Fighters song, “The Sky is a Neighborhood”? /blogs/foo-fighters-debut-new-song-sky-neighborhood The song’s back, as it just dropped along with a killer Grohl-directed video. Watch Dave Grohl's 8-Year-Old Daughter Join the Foo Fighters on Drums During Iceland Show Dave Grohl proved he’s probably one of the coolest dads goin’ when he called his eight-year-old daughter, Harper, onstage to play with the Foo Fighters during this weekend’s Secret Solstice Festival in Reykjavik, Iceland.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1955
__label__wiki	0.980307	0.980307	Messaging app Line’s virtual currency and coupon service go global by Jon Russell — in Asia International users of Line will now be able to use the mobile messaging app’s virtual currency to buy items after NHN Japan, the creator of the popular service, introduced ‘Line Coins’ to its worldwide userbase. The currency is already available in Japan and it allows users to buy additional services and content from across the messaging platform, such as stickers – which brought in $4.4 million in revenue over the last two months. In addition, NHN Japan has opened another revenue stream to global users with the addition of a coupon page, which provides offers and discounts from its advertising customers. NHN Japan, which says that Line has now reached 55 million registered users, first revealed plans for Line Coins in July, when it unveiled its content platform — Line Channel — which allows users to jointly play and use apps. Line Coins are initially available worldwide on Android phones, and the functionality will be making its way to iPhone users shortly, the company said. Coins are available in a variety of bundles, from $1.99 for 100, up to $46.99 for 3,4000. It’s worth noting that they cannot be transferred between accounts on Android and iOS devices, for those with more than one phone. Fellow messaging rivals have also beefed up their monetization efforts lately. KakaoTalk launched a virtual currency — ‘Chocos’ — in Korea ahead of a global launch, and China’s WeChat welcomed new advertising partner Nike to its 100 million plus user-strong service. Last week, Line extended its offering with the launch of an application for BlackBerry devices. Though it is without the free calling functionality, social network features or app sharing, it is expected to be particularly well received across Southeast Asia, where the RIM devices are particularly popular. Headline image via Flickr / 401(K) 2012 Read next: Ofcom approves Everything Everywhere's early UK rollout of 4G services starting September 11	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1957
__label__cc	0.578315	0.421685	This ad agency is creating fake worlds to sell real products by Mix — in Creativity I’m sitting at my laptop. The year is 2019, but the website I’m visiting feels oddly out of this time. It could’ve been built in the early days of the internet – or in a dystopian future where humans are desperately trying to resuscitate our once-thriving digital culture. The design is minimalistic – mostly black and white, with every shade of grey in between. Whenever I move my cursor, the site responds with a menacing synthetic sound, resembling the tonality of a broken theremin from the early 1900s. “Who built this thing?,” I ask myself, as I seek clues about the origins of this bizarre portal. I need to get to the bottom of this. In the top-right corner, there’s a “menu” button which takes me to an info page. “In a world of diminishing attention spans, and fracturing media, The Department of New Realities is a future-forward creative unit within Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam, hell-bent on finding new and innovative ways to bring together our clients and their consumers,” the page reads. For those unfamiliar, Wieden+Kennedy (W+K) is a staple of advertising. Founded in 1982, the global creative agency has worked with some of the world’s most influential brands, including Nike, Facebook, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft. Remember Nike’s iconic “Just Do It” catchphrase? W+K co-founder Dan Wieden coined it. But although its reputation precedes it, the agency isn’t content with resting on its laurels. This is where W+K’s The Department of New Realities (WKDPTNR) comes in. I caught up with WKDPTNR creative directors Anita Fontaine and Geoffrey Lillemon to learn more about the agency’s plans to reinvent advertising in the internet era. “Our intention is to tap into technology, visuals, culture, art, theatrics, and the senses to weave unimaginable combinations that create new types of experiences that build new realities,” they tell me. Since joining W+K in 2016, the creative duo has produced a compelling portfolio of work which showcases DPTNR’s technical and artistic know-how – and its often surreal approaches to advertising. Many of these projects were born out of self-initiated R&D efforts, they say. “We have production capabilities in-house, so we like to start self-initiated projects around the concept of future speculation – almost like a sci-fi brief to ourselves around a future perspective of a particular trend,” Fontaine and Lillemon explain. “Any trend – be it robots and beauty, or fantasy and gaming – can be a starting point to make original content.” The agency has already created several digital experiences as proofs-of-concept to show to potential clients. That’s how Bitmap Banshees (a techno-glitter VR thriller game set in a future dystopian Amsterdam, where a gang of biker banshees are out to get you) and LAVA (an AR experience that converts your turntable or surroundings into a psychedelic sculpture garden) came together. Indeed, WKDPTNR’s main focus is on harnessing technology to create immersive experiences. “We are constantly finding new ways to meld art with technology to create fresh experiences, aesthetics and concepts, which result in immersive experiences,” Fontaine and Lillemon told TNW. “We strive to weave the elements that we are most interested in into our campaigns – combining theatre, installation, storytelling, haptic technology, and art to make impactful work that sparks emotion with people in real-life scenarios.” Lately though, most of their work revolves around AR and VR. “Almost everything we work on has a physical or haptic element to it,” the WKDPTNR creatives tell me, “whether it be bringing printed pages to life with AR in our recent ‘Genius Lens’ project for Italian apparel brand Moncler, or giving a VR installation additional senses like heat or wind, like our ‘Paraíso Secreto’ project for beer producer Corona Mexico last year.” The creatives draw inspiration from an eclectic mix of artists and art movements to come up with concepts like the ones above. “We are inspired by everything from classical pre-Raphaelite art all the way through to punk fanzines from the 80s,” they say. “Surrealists and psychedelic art obviously have a place close to our hearts, as do filmmakers like David Lynch, Jane Campion, and James Turrel.” “We’re also super fascinated by what’s happening at the Serpentine museum and the GANism movement,” they added. For those out of the loop, GAN stands for generative adversarial networks – or put elsewise, art created by artificial intelligence (AI). Despite WKDPTNR’s unorthodox style, the agency has managed to capture brands’ interest – and ease them into experimenting with new technologies. Collaborating on creating such surreal experiences requires flexibility on both sides, though. “We have a flexible aesthetic and can work under most creative guidelines,” Fontaine and Lillemon explain. “Typically, clients approach us precisely because of our hyper-real fashion-forward aesthetic. Sometimes clients don’t actually know what they want, and this means we have to open their minds and show them the possibilities.” All of this effort, Fontaine and Lillemon claim, is in the name of pushing the envelope of technology and creative advertising. “We truly believe these technologies are part of a ubiquitous future where our screen-based existence will soon be out of date,” the creatives tell me. “We’ll be less tethered to our devices and able to experience AR and VR hands-free. Pairing this tech with art and creative ideas opens up infinite possibilities, so it’s not a matter of relying on them, but preparing for a future that kind of lives in a holodeck.” “The challenges are that adoption sometimes takes a little longer, as people need to get used to new ways of interacting with this technology and the world around them.” Want to learn more about the future of creative advertising? We’ve got you covered. WKDPTNR’s Fontaine and Lillemon will be attending TNW Conference 2019, where they’ll discuss how AR and VR can make advertising a lot more impactful. Find out more here. Read next: Q2 Digital Statshot 2019: TikTok peaks, Snapchat grows, and we can’t stop talking InsightsAdvertisingNike, Inc.FacebookMicrosoftCreativityGadget	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1958
__label__wiki	0.706267	0.706267	Developer launches sales with Corcoran for planned luxury condo in Delray Prices at 236 Fifth Avenue start at $500k and go up to more than $1M Sep.September 28, 2017 03:00 PM By Am and a Rabines Cameron Sydenham and renderings of 236 Fifth Avenue (Credit: The Corcoran Group) Samar Hospitality, a Jericho, New York-based hotel developer, just launched sales with the Corcoran Group for its 35-unit, 236 Fifth Avenue condominium project in Delray Beach. Samar broke ground last month with plans to build a mixed-use project that will include an adjacent 122-room Aloft Hotel and about 6,000 square feet of retail. Records show Samar, led by Alan Mindel, bought the 1.7-acre property at 202-272 Southeast 5th Avenue for $2.54 million in 2014. Kaufman Lynn Construction is the contractor. Samar scored $22.5 million in financing from M&T Bank for the project, records show. Prices at the 236 Fifth Avenue development start at $500,000 and go up to more than $1 million, according to a release. The one-, two- and three-bedroom condos will be on the second through fourth floors of the five-story project, and will range from 955 square feet to about 2,400 square feet. Corcoran’s Cameron Sydenham and Suzanne Petrizzi are handling sales and marketing. Occupancy is expected in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to the release. Sydenham said the development is currently pouring its second floor, and expects to top-off at the end of the year. Features at the mixed-use development, designed by Slattery & Associates and ID & Design International, include private parking, banquet space, a club room, pool and fitness center. Delray Beach, known for its upscale restaurants and small shops along Atlantic Avenue, is seeing growth in its hotel sector. Hudson Holdings of Delray Beach is planning a 130-room Hilton Canopy at the corner of Southeast First Avenue and Southeast First Street, across the street from historic Sundy House. aloftdelray beachResidential Real Estate LeBron James’ Unknwn store is opening Dec. 5, Palm Beach Gardens showroom trades for $10M Walgreens sells Delray Beach store on Federal Highway Pebb Capital pays $40M for once-named Midtown Delray site Ocean Delray nabs $73M construction loan A look at Grant Cardone’s real estate portfolio and how he raised $15M in 90 minutes at Marlins Park Collier family converting former ABC Carpet & Home in Delray to facility for car collectors TMT Properties buys Delray Beach offices	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1964
__label__cc	0.672702	0.327298	Shane Burke, Singer Songwriter and Winner of Global Mus... SEO, COMPUTER AND MOBILE PHONE REPAIR, NETWORK INSTALLA... BedsideAssist Offers Live Agent Concierge Service to Fa... YouBIM® Secures Investment Funding from Strategic Maintenance Solutions, Inc. Sep 25, 2017 \| Construction & Property Costa Mesa, CA, September 25, 2017 –(PR.com)– YouBIM® LLC, a provider of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions for facility management, is pleased to announce that it has secured strategic investment funding from Strategic Maintenance Solutions, Inc. (SMS). The funds will be used to accelerate growth through the expansion of its global sales & marketing operations. BIM solutions have proven to be valuable in the design and construction phases but are only emerging as a facilities management tool. This partnership is expected to extend the value of BIM to owners, operators and facility managers by increasing workforce efficiency and reducing operating costs throughout the lifecycle phase by placing the power of BIM data into the hands of building owners and operators. “For our clients, this is a natural extension of enterprise asset management. Visual navigation of system assets enhances the user experience, creates maintenance efficiencies, and mitigates risk by improving safety. Our IoT deployment, data analytics, and augmented reality efforts will all ultimately be presented in YouBIM. We anticipate very high adoption of this technology by our facilities management and industrial clients,” says Jason Oney, CEO of SMS. Meanwhile, Axel Kruger, Founder and CEO of YouBIM, says: “I am really excited about this new chapter of YouBIM. Not only will this accelerate development by allowing us to grow our team, but it also gives us a strategic partner with the knowledge and understanding of all sides of the facilities lifecycle that nobody else has. YouBIM is a spin-off of ENGworks (www.engworks.com) and we come from the design and construction phases of the lifecycle with unparalleled BIM experience. SMS comes from the facilities management side with nearly 20 years of experience implementing Maximo, SAP EAM, Infor EAM and other EAM applications serving the aerospace, oil & gas exploration and refinement, life sciences and healthcare industries. We believe that this deep understanding of owners and facility managers’ needs will be one of the greatest contributions from SMS.” About YouBIM YouBIM: “BIM for FM. Simple” www.youbim.com YouBIM® is a 6D BIM software solution, accessible either via the secure YouBIM cloud or on-premise client servers, which extends the value of BIM throughout the building lifecycle by giving owners and facility managers an integrated database with instant access to asset data and location information through an easy-to-navigate 2D/3D BIM interface. YouBIM® attaches rich data and documents (PDFs, JPGs, Excels, etc.) to smart objects in the online Building Information Model (BIM) dataset. In addition, YouBIM® includes “light” Work Order and Preventive Maintenance functionalities and integrates with CMMS and CAFM systems including IBM Maximo, Corrigo and Infor, among others, as well as with BAS/BMS displaying live performance data within the YouBIM® environment. About SMS Strategic Maintenance Solutions, Inc. (SMS) is a global leader in the implementation, enhancement and validation of EAM/ERP and Calibrated Asset Management systems. 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__label__cc	0.56534	0.43466	kHABIR'S PORTFOLIO kHABIR SALAHADYN Khabir was the founding steward, President and full time Professor of Working Art and "Making Ideas Tangible" as well as the co-creator of The Collaboratory and Working Art The Whole Way. Through his fertile wit, deep intentions, capacity and ability as an Artist, Inventor and Master Builder, Khabir is Working Art "Making Ideas Tangible". Khabir was born in Milwaukee, WI. Khabir's nature as an Artist, earned him best in show at his first Art competition in the 1st grade and by 3rd grade he was taking classes at the art Institute of Wisconsin through an honoree Art scholarship. Khabir attended collage in Mississippi and has degrees in, Industrial drafting and Architectural drafting. As well as studies in Mechanical and Structural Engineering, Khabir is a sheet metal Journeyman, Certified FHWA / DOT Mechanic, Inspector and Welder. Khabir is also a Certified Structural Welder, in numerous states throughout the US, including California. During his time studying in Mississippi, Khabir began cultivating his passion for working with young people and was involved with Youth Group organizations for 10 years, for the latter part of his service he served as a Youth Director. His passion for cultivating spaces, tools, ability and opportunities to teach and share with our youth through the application of work and activity has become an integral part of Working Arts philosophy, work practices and Culture. During Khabir's time "Making Ideas Tangible" in California, he was a volunteer Welding Instructor at a major Art Institute program for the Youth, in the bay area. It is his intention that each and every project we build will also serve to support the development of "making" skills within the youth, equipping the young people with tangible skills to build our future. Khabir has contributed a number of extraordinary structures in California, including holding in the poisonous reptiles at the new California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, with the Innovative solution of the design and fabrication of stainless steel lids for the bespoke reptile and amphibian tanks. Khabir always contributes to the environments that he has lived. During his 6 years In Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Khabir added to the authenticity of the environment, refining proprietary patina techniques, as well as gaining an understanding of the minerals we use and the extreme elements they live within. Creating and building, public and private means of egress systems, as well as fine art pieces and much interactive hard art. Khabir's most recent projects are in Denver's, Mile high City. Bespoke and exquisite uses of wood and metal fusions have been designed and used for bespoke hand railing for means of egress systems and further repurposed in the design and creation of an Elegant Industrial Modern furniture collection that includes the use of pure bronze structures, that can be viewed at the Denver Design District. khabir has designed, built and installed what can only be described as an ordained, monumental 20ft Aluminum Water Sculpture - "The Shard" and most recently designed, built and installed a 17ft tall Astrological Sunshade Dome at Stapleton's newest school, Swigert McAuliffe International School. We have one task to complete this ground breaking piece of "Interactive Hard Art" and thats the Solar lighting system. Our aim is to light up the inside of the Dome with a solar lighting system that will shine its light through the constellations at night into the wider community. Helping to educate both the little ones and their parents about the depth of knowledge systems available to explore within the dome and demonstrate the power and opportunities that present themselves through the integration of solar and art. Through the Working Art Denver Ability Center Khabir equipped the youth at DSST (Denver School of Science & Technology) as technical lead mentor for the Robotics team- Brute Force! to compete in this years First Robotics National Competition. Khabir is teaching many young people through Working Art's apprenticeship program as well delighting in spontaneously choosing to work with many young people within our neighborhoods that he meets along the way, Making more skilled young people to "Making More Ideas Tangible". The Collaboratory has recently located to Arizona, bringing the Working Art vehicle to Mesa to spread the word and euip many new students. Teaching the Art of Welding is spreading like wild fire as we teach groups, individuals and business teams through our 'You Will Weld" class and our latest cutting edge Team Building concept. Art - Industry - People - Business	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1972
__label__cc	0.602884	0.397116	Top 10 Hotels in St Petersburg St Petersburg, St Isaac Cathedral ©Arian Zwegers St Petersburg is one of Russia’s most culturally diverse and historically rich cities. It is home to the world famous Mariinsky Theatre, which showcases Russia’s beautiful aptitude for ballet and opera. The city boasts a unique architectural identity which has been shaped by its culture and past histories. The hotel experience found in St Petersburg is an amalgam of history and culture with splashes of contemporary Russia. Rossi Boutique Hotel & SPA, Sankt-Peterburg Boutique Hotel, Spa Hotel Delux room \| ©Rossi Boutique Hotel In the nineteenth century Russia began an architectural initiative to align St Petersburg with the grand buildings found in European cities. K.I.Rossi, a French architect, pioneered this committee to change the architectural face of the city. Rossi helped construct Fontanka River, sadavaya Street, Tchernyshov Lane and Nevsky Prospekt. The Rossi Boutique Hotel is named after this influential figure, and is located in a tenement building right in the heart of Russian classical architecture, an area Rossi was played a large role in designing. The Rossi Hotel combines classic grandeur with contemporary touches, and this fusion of the two creates an elegant and highly considered aesthetic. The hotel’s restaurant is reputable for its Japanese cuisine, and guests can enjoy its Eastern flavours whilst relaxing outdoors on the summer terrace. 55 Fontanka river embankment, Tsentralnyy rayon Sankt-Peterburg, 191023, Russia Boutique, Stylish Taleon Imperial Hotel, embankment river Moyka the rooms \| ©Taleon Imperia Hotel Taleon Imperial Hotel is between the Moika River and Nevsky Prospect. Lined with historic buildings and beautiful bridges, Nevsky Prospect is one of St Petersburg’s most famed streets. Due to the hotel’s advantageous position, guests can enjoy the shortest of strolls into the centre of activity, shopping and culture. The hotel’s history is evident in its character and atmosphere, as it was once a palace housing one of Russia’s wealthiest families; the interior design stays tastefully truthful to this past life. The hotel exudes luxury and history, making it an unmissable stay whilst in St Petersburg. 15 Nevsky Avenue, Tsentralnyy rayon Sankt-Peterburg, 191186, Russia Fine Dining, Stylish Alexander House Boutique Hotel, Sankt-Peterburg Alexander House \| ©Alexander House Hotel Saint Petersburg Built in 1826, the hotel is run by a husband and wife duo who bring touches of family warmth to the overall atmosphere of the hotel. The couple renovated the building as accurately as possibly, respecting the historic quality of the structure. During the renovation the architect’s drawings were considered, and the couple followed these meticulously, even down to the European style shutters. Alexander House is situated in the Kolomna district, an area famous for its association with Russian literary figures such as Gogol, Pushkin and Dostoevsky. For guests interested in cultural activities, the hotel is situated near the Mariinsky Theatre, new Concert Hall of the Mariinsky Theatre and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Conservatory. 27 Naberezhnaya Kryukova Kanala, Sankt-Peterburg, 190068, Russia Quirky, Cosy Hotel Astoria, Bol'shaya Morskaya Ulitsa The character and style of St Petersburg has been fully incorporated into the interior design of Hotel Astoria. Built in 1912, the hotel has witnessed historic events like the 1917 Bolshevik revolution, world wars and the emergence of contemporary Russia. The rooms are elegant and comfortable, laden with modern facilities and marble bathrooms. Guests can treat themselves to the beauty and spa facilities found in the hotel, or dine in the Astoria Cafe, serving cuisine that reflects traditional Russian flavours. The hotel has an unparalleled location in St Petersburg’s famous St. Issac’s Square. Guests can enjoy the views onto St. Isaac’s Cathedral, which stands opposite, and amble to the nearby Heritage Museum. 39 Bol'shaya Morskaya Ulitsa, Sankt-Peterburg, Ленинградская область, 190000, Russia SO Sofitel St. Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg Overview of living room \| ©W St. Petersburg This exclusive hotel is abundant in luxury, elegance and indulgence. The hotel itself sits next to St. Isaac’s Cathedral and is immersed in the dynamism of St Petersburg. Design is pivotal to the character of the hotel, which is exemplified by the interior, executed by acclaimed architect Antonio Citterio. The architect successfully merges bold, contemporary design statements with an underlying respect for traditional Russian design features. W St. Petersburg includes a roof top terrace which, when nocturnal DJ’s emerge, is transformed into St. Petersburg’s place to be seen. Finally, an on site restaurant allows guests to unwind over one of their signature cocktails. 6 Voznesensky Avenue, Sankt-Peterburg, Leningradskaya oblast', 190000, Russia Grand Hotel Emerald, Sankt-Peterburg Grand Hotel Emerald embraces the tradition and history of St Petersburg with its Art Nouveau facade and elegant interior design. The bedrooms are the epitome of grandeur, overlooking Suvorovsky Prospect and 6th Sovetskaja. The advantageous location and views from the hotel establish a presence within St Petersburg, with guests enjoy the atmosphere and buzz they help to create. The hotel features a bar and a restaurant, the design of which was inspired by old English interiors to provide a comfortable ambience where guests can rest and recuperate. The restaurant itself is run by well-known chef Vasiliy Malishev, whose culinary portfolio includes nineteenth century recipes. 18 Suvorovskiy Prospekt, Tsentralnyy rayon Sankt-Peterburg, 191036, Russia Belmond Grand Hotel Europe, St Petersburg Grand Hotel Europe \| ©Wikimedia Commons Grand Hotel Europe has always been rooted in the cultural landscape of St Petersburg. With influential guests such as Tchaikovsky and Pavarotti, its association with music, dance and culture has always remained strong. The hotel’s facade is deemed as one of the most impressive in St Petersburg, and its interiors are designed to match. Guests can choose from a range of different sized rooms, all with historic charm and modern amenities. The Unique Historic Suites are especially worth experiencing, as they were designed by Parisian designer Michel Jouannet. Each suite has a theme connected to different historical figures including Stravinsky, Pavarotti and Dostoevsky. A stay at Grand Hotel Europe is a blend of historic elegance, modern comforts and cultural immersions. Child activities 1/7 Mikhaylovskaya Ulitsa, Tsentralnyy rayon Sankt-Peterburg, 191186, Russia Nevsky Forum Hotel, Sankt-Peterburg Located a short walk from Moskovskiy station, Nevsky Forum Hotel is a peaceful retreat from the buzz of the city. The hotel prides itself on its green approach as guests will find only eco-friendly materials and technologies within the hotel. The interior design is an extension of these sentiments and eco-friendly materials like cork floors and natural stone have been selected. The hotel is a fairly intimate size, and as a result owners deliver a more personalised experience to create an atmosphere where guests feel relaxed and welcome. Guests at Nevsky Forum Hotel appreciate the added extras such as free parking, transport services and a complimentary breakfast. Traditional, Relaxed, Arty Domina Hotel St. Petersburg Independent Hotel, Hotel Domina Hotel St. Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg \| Courtesy Domina Prestige St Petersburg The Domina Prestige focuses on the experiential qualities found in the hotel stay. Both the building and the ethos of Domina Prestige centre around the ‘Domina Concept’. Five dimensions (nature, family, fantasy, adventure and romantic) are realised through the design and activities the hotel offers. A sense of adventure, for example, is conjured by staying in one of Domina’s Adventure rooms, the atmospheric colour of the rooms and the selection of films and cuisine is all tailored around this theme. Domina Prestige is situated in the centre of the city, within walking distance of the cultural activities on offer in this historic district. Bathtub in 99 embankment river Moyka, Sankt-Peterburg, 190000, Russia Arty, Quirky St Petersburg © Ninara/Flickr Pushka Inn, Sankt-Peterburg The history of the hotel is as colourful as vibrant St Petersburg itself. Nicknamed Pushchin’s House, the building was once home to generations of the wealthy Pushchin family. One family member in particular, Ivan Pushchin, was a close friend of the famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. The hotel avoids any pretentiousness through its homely and warm interiors, each room being personal and inviting. Guests can also stay in the hotel’s various apartments complete with living room and kitchen. Pushka Inn Hotel is virtually in Palace Square so guests can easily amble down to admire the Alexander Column and the square’s regular outdoor concerts. 14 embankment river Moyka, Tsentralnyy rayon Sankt-Peterburg, 191186, Russia Traditional, Stylish	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1974
__label__cc	0.523657	0.476343	Tag Archives: swinton Tilda Swinton’s Surreal Fashion Fantasy Tim Walker and actress Tilda Swinton created a series of phantasmagorias inspired by artists Salvador Dalí, Giorgio de Chirico, Remedios Varo, Leonora Carrington, and other muses and collaborators of English eccentric, poet, and surrealist collector Edward James. Cover of W magazine. Modern Beauty issue. May 2013 Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci dress; Cornelia James gloves Vera Wang Collection dress; Vicki Beamon lips and fingertips; Cornelia James gloves Acne Studios gown Maison Martin Margiela dress and gloves Rick Owens jacket and dress Ann Demeulemeester dress; Cornelia James gloves Balmain jacket; Max Mara jacket; Swinton’s own Olivier Saillard gloves Rochas dress; National Theatre Costume Hire underskirt; Cornelia James gloves; Céline pumps Angels the Costumiers cape; Gucci gown; Vicki Beamon mask; Cornelia James gloves Azzedine Alaïa top, skirt, and shoes; Emilio Cavallini bodysuit; Alexander McQueen headpiece Louis Vuitton dress and shoes; Cornelia James gloves; Emilio Cavallini tights Haider Ackermann shirt and trousers Mary Katrantzou dress; Cornelia James gloves Giorgio Armani blouse, skirt, and pants; Haider Ackermann dress; Ann Demeulemeester top; Cornelia James gloves; Prada gaiters and socks Francesco Scognamiglio dress Art Cinema Fashion Magazine Cover Make-Up Millinery Muses Nature Photography Styling Tailoring Leave a comment The Daring Issue Harper’s Bazaar November 2014 issue. Photo by Alexi Lubomirski Giorgio Armani Privé dress; Cartier earrings and bracelet Maison Martin Margiela bustier and Donna Karan New York skirt Posing alongside The Kiss, a sculpture by Romanian-born sculptor Constantin Brâncuși Altuzarra bodysuit and skirt; Cartier earrings Balmain bandeau; Philip Treacy hat and Cartier ring Versace dress and sandals ; Cartier ring and bracelet Schiaparelli Haute Couture dress Actress Anne Hathaway is the November 2014 cover star of Harper’s Bazaar US, posing in an Armani Prive gown on the cover photographed by Alexi Lubomirski. Inside the “Daring” issue, Anne stars in a feature made with creative direction by George Lois where she even wears a heart-shaped bustier with the words “I love you” decorated on top. She says about being daring, “I am getting more daring now—I’ll wear my mom jeans in public that haven’t been tailored ‘just so’ yet, just because they feel good.” Hathaway tips a daring hat to, number one, Tilda Swinton. “Tilda is it, but she’s so cool about it. She’s so cool, she’d be like, ‘Oh, it’s not daring. I just did it.’ Hmm, Jonathan Demme”—who directed Hathaway to her first Oscar nomination, for Rachel Getting Married—“he’s still my mentor and hero. And Matthew McConaughey is the most daring man I know. He never judged himself along the way, and it’s all come together for him so wholly and deeply. He is totally himself.” Art Cinema Design Fashion Make-Up Muses Photography Styling 2 Comments Stars Must Stick Together Celebrities aren’t usually the ones doing the stalking, but David Bowie re-imagines the role famous people play in other people’s lives in the video accompanying his new single The Stars (Are Out Tonight). Bowie and Tilda Swinton play a nicely settled middle-aged couple whose comfortable existence is upended when a celebrity pair – Saskia De Brauw and Andrej Pejic – follow them home from the grocery store and take over their space, both physical and emotional. The Norwegian model Iselin Steiro plays the young Bowie. The couples’ roles slowly reverse, calling into question exactly what Swinton and Bowie’s characters mean at the market when they agree, “We have a nice life.” Tilda Swinton being married to David Bowie is also like an alternative album cover for the Psychedelic Furs‘ classic Mirror Moves. Mirror Moves (1984) The music video directed by Floria Sigismondi, revisited some of the places the singer used to frequent in Berlin in the Seventies. The Stars (Are Out Tonight) is the second single from Bowie’s twenty-fourth studio album The Next Day (2013). Cinema Couples/Partners Fashion Muses Music Leave a comment Lovers Throughout the Centuries “My main inspiration for this film, which isn’t referred to anywhere, is Mark Twain’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve. I’m a big Mark Twain fan, but that’s maybe my favorite book of his. ” Only Lovers Left Alive is a 2013 British-German vampire film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, and starring Tom Hiddleston, Tilda Swinton, Mia Wasikowska, John Hurt, and Jeffrey Wright. Married for centuries and now living half a world apart, two vampires wake as the sun goes down. The only solace he finds from miserable modernity is Eve. Lovers throughout the centuries, the two would be soul mates – if only they had souls. Adam sits holding a lute, in his cluttered Detroit Victorian , as Eve wakes up in her bedroom in Tangier, surrounded by books. Acting like addicts, blood for them is a drug that provides a wave of euphoria as well as sustenance. They are dependent on local suppliers of the “good stuff”, fearing contamination from blood poisoned by the degradation of the environment. Adam visits a local blood bank in the dead of night, masquerading as “Dr. Faust”, paying “Dr. Watson” for his coveted O negative, while Eve relies on their old friend Christopher Marlowe, who faked his death in 1593 and lives under the protection of a local man. After influencing the careers of countless famous musicians and scientists, Adam has become withdrawn and suicidal. His desire to connect through his music is at odds with the danger of recognition as well as his contempt for the corrupt and foolish humans he refers to as “zombies”. He spends his days recording his compositions on outdated studio equipment and lamenting the state of the modern world whilst collecting vintage instruments. He pays Ian, a naive human “rock and roll kid”, to procure vintage guitars and other assorted curiosities, including a custom-made bullet with a brass casing and a wooden tip. Having acquired substantial scientific knowledge over the years, the vampire has managed to build contraptions to power both his home and vintage sports car with technology originally pioneered by Nikola Tesla. The film is one of several Jarmusch productions, alongside films such as Night on Earth, in which the action mainly occurs at night-time. Swinton stated after the film’s release: “Jim is pretty much nocturnal, so the nightscape is pretty much his palette. There’s something about things glowing in the darkness that feels to me really Jim Jarmusch. He’s a rock star.” The film’s greatest triumph is how it manages to avoid and subvert the clichés surroundings vampire folklore. The v-word is never mentioned, and in a playful twist, it is the humans who are derisively referred to by Adam and Eve as “the zombies”. The two of them are cultural snobs, looking down upon humans as mindless beings who go about their days without a thought to the finer things in life. It’s a personal take on how Jarmusch himself must feel. A film-maker who has built his hipster reputation as an independent New York artist working outside the mainstream, those like him who devote their time to the counter-culture will always feel isolated from the rest of the world. In Adam and Eve’s tender relationship he has made his warmest film yet, a movie with the message that the price of genius doesn’t have to be loneliness if you find a loving kindred spirit. Art Cinema Couples/Partners Literature Music Religion 2 Comments	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1980
__label__wiki	0.657354	0.657354	The Raconteurs – Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler – have announced the release of their long-awaited new album, HELP US STRANGER, which is the GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band’s third studio LP and first new album in more than a decade. Out on Friday, June 21, HELP US STRANGER sees the mighty combo reassembled, stronger and perhaps even more vital than ever before as they continue to push rock 'n' roll forward into its future, bonding prodigious riffs, blues power, sinewy psychedelia, Detroit funk, and Nashville soul via Benson and White’s uncompromising songcraft and the band’s steadfast musical muscle. With HELP US STRANGER, The Raconteurs have returned right when they are needed most, unified and invigorated with boundless ambition, infinite energy and a collectivist spirit operating at the peak of its considerable powers, once again creating a sound and fury only possible when all four of its members come together. Label: THIRD MAN RECORDS Help Us Stranger [LP] Artist: The Raconteurs 1. Bored and Razed 2. Help Me Stranger 3. Only Child 4. Don't Bother Me 5. Shine the Light on Me 6. Somedays (I Don't Feel Like Trying) 7. Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness) 8. Sunday Driver 9. Now That You're Gone 10. Live a Lie 11. What's Yours is Mine 12. Thoughts and Prayers	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1981
__label__cc	0.64259	0.35741	Views from the Sofa Sharing News, Reviews and Views on Everything in TV and Movies What is Views from the Sofa? The Views from the Sofa Podcast Movie, Review The Santa Clause (1994) Review It is strange to look back at a time when Tim Allen was a draw for something other than voicing a famous toy spaceman. The Santa Clause doesn’t just capture that moment but also demonstrates why, showing the comedy talents of the actor at his best here. Tim Allen isn’t playing anything other than the Tim Allen from Home Improvement, sarcastic, quick-witted and charming in a slightly obnoxious way. His character clearly has a heart of gold but it is buried deep, which is why trying to turn this man into Father Christmas is such an interesting concept. The movie suits Allen’s comedy styling well That whole process in the first act is what makes the movie so enjoyable. The process of Allen’s Scott Calvin delivering presents with his wide-eyed and excited son is some of the best moments of the movie. Allen performs each scene with the disbelieving, exasperation which made his such a popular character in Home Improvement, from chastising a newly woken child to some slapstick delivering a canoe. The “magic” of how Santa delivers these presents is all explained very well and there are some clever moments to help address the more ridiculous aspects of the holiday character. Suspension of disbelief is required but always is when dealing with Santa Claus. Or more specifically The Santa Clause. There are inventive solutions for Santa’s more unbelievable abilities That is the other clever element to the movie. The clause which makes him Santa and transforms Tim Allen into the jolly fat man over the course of the year is the crux of the story and helps keep the movie funny. From shaving constantly, bizarre weight gain and knowing everyone who is naughty and nice, there is enough subtle elements for Allen to work with and keep the movie entertaining. It also helps that the rest of the cast pull their weight too. Judge Reinhold is always good for a supporting character, especially one as clueless and disbelieving as he is here but it is Tim Allen’s son, played by Eric Lloyd, who adds extra magic to the movie, holding his own against the adult actors and delivering some of the funnier lines. Eric Lloyd adds some heart to the movie He is also the heart of the movie which begins to believe that Allen’s Scott Calvin is “crazy” for believing he is Santa Claus and tries to pull at the heart strings. It is in this third act which the film loses it’s way slightly. Allen makes some questionable decisions and worse, the movie’s issues are neatly resolved with a five minute conversation and a complete change in opinion! Overall, The Santa Clause is a clever, funny vehicle for the now-forgotten talents of Tim Allen. He makes good use of the set-up given to him and also makes a surprisingly convincing Santa. The story has some entertaining moments but loses it’s way with the finale. Rating – 3.5 (1 – Awful, 2 – Average, 3 – Good, 4 – Great, 5! – Must See) An inventive take on the Santa story December 25, 2016 December 23, 2016 Ben1994, Christmas, Comedy, Eric Lloyd, Father Christmas, Home Improvement, Judge Reinhold, Movie, Review, Santa Claus, The Santa Clause, Tim Allen You've heard my opinion, let me know what you think... Cancel reply Previous Previous post: Unconventional Christmas Movies: Rise of the Guardians (2012) Review Next Next post: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) Review Follow Views from the Sofa on WordPress.com Billy Elliot (2000) Review Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker (2019) Review The Elephant Man (1980) Review 100 Greatest Scenes Number 8: "Bullet Time" 100 Greatest Scenes Number 3: T-Rex Attacks How the Final Destination series has changed my life Which is better? - The UK or US Office? New Features Week: Batman (1989) Versus The Dark Knight 100 Greatest Scenes Number 16: Crows in the Playground Juno (2007) Re-View Follow Views from the Sofa on Twitter! Billy Elliot manages to hide a complex drama, highlighting a key moment in British history, under a simple plot abo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 day ago Read why Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is not quite the finale it should have been to a nine movie saga.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 day ago RT @PredictCast: Calling all Wrestling and Podcast fans. It’s the Royal Rumble this Sunday and it’s time for predictions! Click the link… 4 days ago @KristyPuchko Arrival. Knew very little about it and it completely blew my mind. https://t.co/ovr4yulUjm 1 week ago @sjizon @Icondii This would make a great top 5... 2 weeks ago Follow @viewsfromsofa	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1983
__label__cc	0.703681	0.296319	velvethummingbee Non-Subscribing Presbyterians Liverpool Religion Unitarian History Posted on June 25, 2017 June 26, 2017 by David Steers Faith and Freedom 184 At the annual meeting of the Ministerial Old Students’ Association held at Harris Manchester College, Oxford from 19th to 21st June 2017 there was a large number of contributors to the latest issue of the journal present. Faith and Freedom attracts writers from all over the world and although you would expect to find a sprinkling of them at such a gathering at Harris Manchester College there was an unusually large number present this year of people who had articles or reviews in the Spring/Summer 2017 issue number, 184. The Rev Dr Phillip Hewett (left) came to the meetings from Vancouver, Canada. Pictured here with the editor and business manager. (Photo: Sue Steers) The contents of this issue include: In Search of Racovia by Phillip Hewett Francis Hutcheson and the Social Vision of Eighteenth-Century Radical Presbyterians by Johnston McMaster Towards a Theology of Unitarian Ministry by Stephen Lingwood The Art and Theology of Thomas Bewick by Howard Oliver Bridging the Barriers by Dan C. West At Harris Manchester College. Back row: Nigel Clarke (business manager). Stephen Lingwood (Towards a Theology of Unitarian Ministry), Howard Oliver (The Art and Theology of Thomas Bewick), David Steers (editor). Front row: Phillip Hewett (In Search of Racovia), Lena Cockroft (review). (Photo: Sue Steers). Scott H. Hendrix, Martin Luther Visionary Reformer. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2015. £25 (hardback). ISBN 978-0-300-16669-9. Now only available in paperback (2016) at £14.95. pp. xxiv + 342. ISBN 978-0-300-22637-9. Also available in a kindle edition. Reviewed by Professor Ian Hazlett. Portrait of Martin Luther as an Augustinian Monk (Picture: Yale University Press) Yuval Noah Harari, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, Harvill Secker, London, 2016, pp 440, ISBN 9781910701874. £25.00. Reviewed by Professor David A. Williams. Philippe Sands, East West Street: on the origins of genocide and crimes against humanity. Weidenfield and Nicolson, London 2016. ISBN 978 1 474 60190 0. £20:00. Reviewed by Professor David A. Williams. Emmanuel Carrere, The Kingdom translated from the French by John Lambert, Allen Lane , London 2017, pp.384, ISBN 978-0374184308. £20. Reviewed by Rev Frank Walker. Rev Frank Walker Antony Fernando, Main religions of the Modern World and the Two Forms of any Religion, Inter-cultural Book Promoters, 21 G4, Peramuna Mawatha, Eldeniya, Kadawatha, Sri Lanka $10.00. Reviewed by Rev Dr Marcus Braybrooke. Dan Hotchkiss, Governance and Ministry: Rethinking Board Leadership. An Alban Institute Book pub: Rowman and Littlefield Lanham. Boulder. New York. London. Second Edition. 2016. ISBN 978-1-56699-738-6. £12.95. Reviewed by Rev Lena Cockroft. Some of the books recently reviewed in Faith and Freedom You can order Faith and Freedom online here: http://www.faithandfreedom.org.uk/subs.htm Posted in Faith and FreedomTagged Antony Fernando, Dan C West, Dan Hotchkiss, Emmanuel Carrere, Francis Hutcheson, Harris Manchester College, Howard Oliver, Johnston McMaster, Philippe Sands, Professor David A. Williams, Professor Ian Hazlett, Rev Dr Marcus Braybrooke, Rev Dr Phillip Hewett, Rev Frank Walker, Rev Lena Cockroft, Stephen Lingwood, Thomas Bewick, Yuval Noah Harari Previous Article Clough Children’s Day 2017 Next Article Godshandiwork Puppets at Clough Follow velvethummingbee on WordPress.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1987
__label__wiki	0.910673	0.910673	Advance Publications acquires stake in esports and games analytics firm Newzoo Dean Takahashi@deantak October 10, 2018 6:00 AM Peter Warman is CEO of Newzoo. Esports and games have become a big business, and Newzoo tracks both. So it’s only fitting that the marker research firm has drawn its own investment interest. The Amsterdam company is announcing today that Advance Publications has acquired a majority stake in Newzoo. As part of the agreement, Advance Publications will make a significant capital investment to accelerate Newzoo’s growth as the global leader in games and esports analytics. Financial terms were not disclosed. Last month, Nielsen acquired Newzoo rival SuperData Research. At the recent Esports BAR Miami conference, Newzoo CEO Peter Warman said onstage, “We have chosen a different path.” We quote Newzoo often for its estimate of $137.9 billion for game industry revenues in 2018 and its estimate that esports could hit $1.4 billion by 2021. Newzoo provides both global and country-level data. Newzoo’s clients include global game, media, and tech companies, and startups. Warman said in an interview with GamesBeat that big brands often take about a year from engaging with Newzoo and learning about the business to diving in with a major sponsorship. But Warman said he is careful to try not to overhype or underhype industries. Advance is a family-owned group founded in 1922 that operates and invests in a broad range of media, communications and technology businesses globally. Its interests include Sports Business Journal and Leaders, with the latter focused on news and events. It also owns Condé Nast, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Gentlemen’s Quarterly (GQ), Architectural Digest (AD), The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, and Wired. Advance recently embarked on a multi-billion dollar capital redeployment initiative to accelerate diversification while fostering growth and transformation. In August, Advance announced its agreement to acquire another Amsterdam-based business, Stage Entertainment, a theatrical production company focusing on musical theatre in Europe. As part of the partnership, Newzoo will also support the expansion of Sports Business Journal’s portfolio to include market intelligence, data and analytics for the traditional sports industry, much like Newzoo has done for games and esports. In an email, Warman said, “Indeed, gaming will remain our key focus, including all the trends that originate from it (such as esports) and the impact these can have on other industries and markets. Newzoo’s essence will not change, the investment will simply help us be the scalable tech company we aim to be.” Thijs Hagoort, chief financial officer and cofounder of Newzoo, was a childhood friend of Warman’s. “We will use the investment to expand our organization and global presence, particularly in Asia and the U.S. This capital will also be used to increase investments into big data processing, machine learning, and interface technology that will power Newzoo’s upcoming services and future ambitions,” Hagoort said. “This year we celebrated our 20th anniversary of being the market leader in sports business journalism,” said Whitney Shaw, CEO of Sports Business Journal, in a statement. “It also marked the start of a new phase for our company in terms of expansion and diversification of services. Recently, we acquired the international sports conference company Leaders and invested in The Esports Observer. Adding Newzoo to the Advance family of companies will add innovative power and capabilities to our group and help us build our sports intelligence business. Combining the data and resources that we already have at SBJ with the tech, talent and expertise of Newzoo will be amazing. I cannot wait to get started and share more about our plans in the near future.”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1989
__label__cc	0.633362	0.366638	LeBron James: More Than An Athlete World Tour Social Campaign for @FootlockerEU More Than An Athlete “More Than an Athlete” is all about being a leader both on and off the court/field, giving your all to your team, and contributing to the betterment of your community. LeBron James is a prime example of such behavior, as he is arguably this generation’s most vocal athlete at times when it matters most. We travelled along with LeBron James in Paris while taking over the @FootlockerEU Instagram channels This website uses cookies. By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1991
__label__wiki	0.715119	0.715119	JPMorgan Analysis Says S&P 500 Isn’t in a Bubble Till 3,700 Joanna Ossinger Bloomberg 14 January 2020 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks are on a roll -- but they’re nowhere near bubble territory yet, according to a JPMorgan Chase & Co. analysis. The S&P 500 would need to reach or exceed 3,700 in the second half of the year to show a pattern that’s consistent with prior market bubbles, JPMorgan technical strategists Jason Hunter and Alix Tepper Floman wrote in a note Monday. That would be about a 13% gain from the index’s close on the same day. The gauge rose 0.1% to 3,291.61 at 12:50 p.m. in New York on Tuesday. Market bubbles often start with a two- to three-year period of positive rolling 12-month performance, the strategists wrote -- which is then followed by a yearlong, accelerated rally period. This was the case with situations including the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the late 1920s, gold in the late 1970s, Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index in the late 1980s and the Nasdaq 100 Index in the late 1990s that were widely seen as bubbles, they said. “The index would have to meet or exceed 3,700 in the second half of the year for the 12-month growth rate pattern to line up,” the strategists wrote. “The 2017-2019 S&P 500 growth rate arguably matches the performance leading up to prior bubble formations. However, the most important phase and yearlong period of elevated performance still needs to develop before we would classify price action as a bubble.” Strategists tracked by Bloomberg don’t have 3,700 much on the radar for this year just yet. As of last month, the highest target among them for year-end 2020 was 3,500, from John Stoltzfus of Oppenheimer & Co. JPMorgan’s equity strategist, Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, sees 3,400. BTIG LLC’s Julian Emanuel says it’s possible the gauge hits 3,950 this year, if the fee war in the asset-management industry helps fuel a crush of investing from the public -- but his base case forecast is 3,450. Read: How a Chat With Chuck Schwab Inspired an S&P 500 Call for 3,950 “The rally would have to accelerate beyond our already bullish expectations in 2020 for the pattern to match past bubbles,” the JPMorgan technical strategists said. “While an equity bubble is not part of our base-case outlook for 2020, our current trailed-stop strategy is in part structured to recognize that as a tail risk.” (Adds S&P 500 trading.) --With assistance from Rita Nazareth. To contact the reporter on this story: Joanna Ossinger in Singapore at jossinger@bloomberg.net To contact the editors responsible for this story: Christopher Anstey at canstey@bloomberg.net, Lianting Tu, Margo Towie	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1995
__label__cc	0.638941	0.361059	PCMag UK \| Reviews \| Software \| Small Business \| Accounting & Tax \| Roundup The Best Mobile Tax Apps By Kathy Yakal Whether you download an app or access a tax prep site through your mobile browser, you can complete and file your income taxes no matter where you are. Here's our look at the best mobile tax apps. Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2020 (Tax Year 2019) H&R Block Deluxe 2020 (Tax Year 2019) TaxAct Deluxe+ 2020 (Tax Year 2019) TaxSlayer Classic 2020 (Tax Year 2019) Lowest Price See it Editors' Rating All Major IRS Forms and Schedules Comprehensive Navigational Outline Read Review Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2020 (Tax Year 2019) Review H&R Block Deluxe 2020 (Tax Year 2019) Review TaxAct Deluxe+ 2020 (Tax Year 2019) Review TaxSlayer Classic 2020 (Tax Year 2019) Featured in This Roundup: Pros: Excellent user experience. Clear navigation. Comprehensive coverage of tax topics. Context-sensitive help. Thorough return review. Cons: No comprehensive navigation tool. Virtual Assistant is limited. Bottom Line: H&R Block Deluxe is a comprehensive, easy-to-use tax service that helps e-filers claim relevant income, deductions, and credits. This year's version features improved user experience and help options. Intuit TurboTax Deluxe (Tax Year 2020) Pros: Excellent user experience and selection of tax topics. Thorough interview and final review. TurboTax Live provides year-round live video support from experts. Cons: Price. Some answers in online community supplied by nonexpert users. Bottom Line: TurboTax Deluxe offers thorough explorations of tax forms and schedules as well as an exceptional user experience. Its help system has improved since last year and the tax interview is more streamlined than ever. Pros: Inexpensive. Supports all major IRS forms and schedules. Email and phone help. Good knowledge base. Improved user experience and mobile apps. Cons: Little context-sensitive help and topic explanations. Some navigation quirks. Bottom Line: TaxSlayer Classic is an affordable tax preparation service that gets a little better every year. Returning users will find a vastly improved user experience and comprehensive mobile apps. Do Your Taxes on Your Phone or Tablet Personal tax preparation software and online services have radically changed the way Americans file their income taxes. Rather than scribbling on a handful of IRS forms and schedules that you grabbed at the public library, you're now more likely to turn to dedicated applications that have streamlined and simplified the process. In a recent PCMag survey, we found that 37 percent of respondents do their own taxes using tax software, about the same percent of people that still go to an accountant. The evolution of tax preparation solutions didn't stop with the jump to the PC, however. Today, you can complete and file your income tax return on a smartphone, too. This year, we reviewed eight products that make this possible. Some accomplish it by providing downloadable Android and iOS apps. Others feature responsive websites that are easily accessed via your smartphone's browser. These sites "respond" to the size of the screen and the type of inputs required by the device being used. The interface and elements may look different, but the functionality remains the same. While all the sites reviewed here do offer at least some responsive design functionality, tuning the interface of the web version for multiple platforms can be a serious challenge. Given that our recent survey showed that ease of use trumps all other considerations when it comes to tax software, it's perhaps not so surprising that many companies also opt to offer iPhone apps and Android apps. TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxAct, and TaxSlayer all offer separate downloadable apps for their services. Credit Karma Tax, FreeTaxUSA, Jackson Hewitt, and Liberty Tax, on the other hand, employ responsive-design sites to let you get the job done on your smartphone or tablet. What Does it Cost to File Your Tax on Your Phone? Most of the companies behind these applications offer multiple levels of their services, and generally, the price is the same whether you're accessing the service via your desktop or a dedicated app. If your financial situation is simple enough that you can file a 1040 and little else, several of them—like TurboTax, H&R Block, and TaxSlayer—offer free editions that you can use to file both your federal and state income taxes. Other free versions, such as those from Credit Karma Tax and FreeTaxUSA, support more advanced tax topics, like self-employment, capital gains, and rental income. Does it sound like there are still a lot of confusing forms and levels to worry about? There are, despite the political hype that claims tax preparation has been simplified over the last couple of years. That's why using tax software is such a good idea. In most cases, the more complex your return, the more you'll pay. You'll rarely pay more than $100, and sometimes much less. Unlike desktop software, these solutions do not collect money until your return is ready to file, which means you can try before you buy. A Similar Approach Whether you're viewing them on a huge monitor or an iPhone SE, personal tax preparation services work similarly. You don't see the official IRS forms and schedules (though some applications offer sneak previews of those, and you can always print the finished product). Rather, they walk you step-by-step through the process of answering questions about your tax-related information. Since this process keeps you from having to read the IRS forms, it reduces the amount you actually need to know about the ins and outs of the tax code and how it has changed over the last year. Help Along the Way Without extensive help resources, tax websites and apps would still make the tax preparation process easier than it is using paper IRS forms and schedules. But the guidance they provide can mean the difference between completing your return yourself and taking it to a professional—which may be necessary if your financial situation is convoluted. Do-it-yourself tax prep is not for everyone. Some of the applications included in this roundup are the products of well-known in-person tax prep companies—Liberty Tax and Jackson Hewitt, for example. These companies are happy to have their tax professionals finish what you've started if it gets to be too much for you. TurboTax and H&R Block both offer more expensive versions that connect you to a CPA, EA (Enrolled Agent), or other tax professional via screen share, chat, or phone. You get unlimited access to this service year-round, which can come in handy if you file an extension. Besides providing supplemental text when they ask questions during the interview, tax preparation solutions offer many other kinds of help. They provide links next to some questions and other items that open windows containing expanded explanations of what's needed. They hyperlink words and phrases within queries and statements that also take you to help windows. These explanations do not use the complicated language that IRS instructions do. Nor do they cover topics in as much excruciating detail. They've been written and rewritten over the years to make tax concepts as simple and understandable as possible. Tax apps also have searchable help databases. You enter a tax concept, and they provide links to articles on the topic. They may also tell you how to get to the screens where that information should appear. They display context-sensitive questions and answers that can further educate you before you answer a question. They also offer chat, phone, and/or email help, and host online communities. No one service has all of these options; each has its own combination of help resources. The best of them provide more than you'll probably need. Little Difference in Mobile If you've ever used a tax preparation solution on a desktop computer, you may wonder if it's possible to replicate that experience on a smartphone. The short answer is yes. We were pleasantly surprised when we saw what the apps' designers were able to do. Content is compressed, of course, and there isn't as much room for decorative graphics and big icons, however. Navigation schemes differ among the apps, but you'll still do a lot of moving among screens by using Back and Next buttons. You'll have to scroll more to read help articles and to simply get through screens that contain a lot of questions, but you can indeed complete a return that includes the Form 1040 as well as Schedules A through F as well as their myriad supporting forms and schedules. Of course, if your return is complex, it's easier to complete it on a big screen with a full-sized keyboard. We don't necessarily recommend that you take on a job that big on a smartphone. But no matter where you start your tax preparation, you can continue it on any other device by just signing in with your username and password. So, you could do some work remotely on your smartphone and finish up on your desktop. We reviewed the most popular levels of these apps and mobile-optimized sites, the editions that at least let you enter W-2 income, interest income, and itemized deductions. Some do more. Take a look at the reviews to see where your financial situation falls, and remember that you don't have to pay anything until you file. Those paper IRS forms at the public library may be free, but consider what your time is worth. Besides saving time and frustration, personal tax preparation applications are thorough interviewers: You may learn that you can reduce your tax obligation by finding deductions and credits that you didn't know about before. And that might more than pay for the cost of access to one of these solutions. If you haven't already started your return, you should read our tax tips for last-minute e-filers. One note on filing your taxes with a mobile device: You need to think about security. The information in your taxes is, by definition, sensitive. All our recommended services take security seriously, but it's important that you do your part too. While we don't want to be alarmist, it's also important to acknowledge that most of us don't think enough about the security of our Wi-Fi traffic. If at any point in the filing process you're at all likely to be connected to a Wi-Fi network you don't control, you should make sure to use an Android VPN app or an iPhone VPN app, depending on your platform. If the VPN conflicts with your tax service, wait until you can connect to a network you control. This Year's Lineup As mentioned above, we include reviews of four tax websites that offer installable mobile apps (available at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store): H&R Block, TaxAct, TaxSlayer, and TurboTax. Also included are reviews of four services that only let you file via a browser on mobile, Credit Karma Tax, FreeTaxUSA, Jackson Hewitt Online, and Liberty Tax Online. The big news here this year is TaxSlayer's upgraded mobile app. The company has expanded its mobile solution so that you can complete your entire return on it, no matter how complicated. There have been less monumental tweaks to mobile tax apps (especially Liberty Tax's), but TaxSlayer has come the farthest. Kudos to tax software and website developers for mastering the Herculean task they took on in the early 1990s: taming the 1040. They've turned a massive number of IRS forms and schedules into understandable, accessible—sometimes even attractive—websites and mobile apps. Best Mobile Tax Apps Featured in This Roundup Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2020 (Tax Year 2019) Review Cons: Expensive. Some answers in online community supplied by non-Intuit staff. Bottom Line: TurboTax Deluxe offers thorough explorations of tax forms and schedules and an outstanding user experience to new and returning taxpayers. Its tax interview and help system are both improved this year. H&R Block Deluxe 2020 (Tax Year 2019) Review Bottom Line: H&R Block Deluxe is a comprehensive, easy-to-use tax service that helps e-filers claim relevant income, deductions, and credits. It's an excellent choice for simple and complex returns, both in terms of its user experience and help options. TaxAct Deluxe+ 2020 (Tax Year 2019) Review Pros: Affordable. Good navigation tools and data entry options. Improved user interface. Enhanced review process and 2020 tax saving strategies. Cons: Some help links lead directly to IRS documents. Missing context-sensitive help. Expensive per-state filing. Discontinued price guarantee. Problems with mobile help. Bottom Line: TaxAct competently supports online tax filing for new and experienced users. Its interface has improved since last year, but some of its old context-sensitive help is missing. TaxSlayer Classic 2020 (Tax Year 2019) Review Pros: Inexpensive. Supports all major IRS forms and schedules. Good knowledge base. Much improved search capabilities, user experience, and mobile apps. Cons: Little context-sensitive help on working screens. Review could be more targeted. Bottom Line: TaxSlayer Classic is an affordable tax preparation service that gets better every year. Returning users will find an improved user experience and comprehensive mobile apps, but not much context-sensitive help. The 10 Most Pirated Movies The Best NFL Streaming Services for 2020 The Best Sports Streaming Services for 2020 The Best Live TV Streaming Services for 2020 Kathy Yakal Kathy_Yakal@pcmag.com Kathy Yakal has been annoying computer magazine editors since 1983, when she got her first technology writing job because she tagged along with her ex-husband on a job interview. She started freelancing and specializing in financial applications when PCs became financial tools for consumers and small businesses (after a stint at a high-end accounting software company). She’s written for numerous publications over the years, and about the only one that’s survived her besides PC Magazine (where she started writing in 1993) is Barron’s. When she can get the cats off her desk, she writes for @Work and Solutions, as well as contributing product reviews. See Full Bio More From Kathy Yakal E-Filing Your Taxes for Free: Are You Eligible? The Best Tax Software Jackson Hewitt Online Premier 2020 (Tax Year 2019)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1996
__label__wiki	0.992548	0.992548	Ancelotti's teams always beat mine, says Guardiola Omnisport 31 December 2019, 14:42 UTC Pep Guardiola said David Silva and John Stones were fit for Manchester City's clash against Carlo Ancelotti's Everton. Pep Guardiola dismissed the "genius" tag given to him by Carlo Ancelotti and warned that the Italian's Everton side would test Manchester City. After the new Toffees boss described Guardiola in glowing terms in his own news conference, the City coach reciprocated the praise for one of European football's most decorated coaches. City bounced back from defeat at Wolves by beating Sheffield United 2-0 at home on Sunday and will hope to end Ancelotti's 100 per cent record in the 60-year-old's third game in charge of Everton at the Etihad Stadium on New Year's Day. "Everton is Everton, one of the biggest, most traditional, historical teams in England with incredible quality in its players," Guardiola told reporters. "They struggle a bit this season for points but the quality is there, with a new manager with incredible experience. "A manager like Carlo with his incredible capacity, he is one of the smartest guys and always he is able - it doesn't matter which team he takes, he makes them work. "I know him quite well. We played a few times against [each other], not much. His teams always beat our teams. He is an incredible gentleman. He conducted some of the greatest and more experienced teams in Europe, the list is huge. When that happens it's because you're an incredible manager. "It's incredible news for English football that he's back. He can do an incredible job at Everton." Guardiola confirmed that defender John Stones and midfield playmaker David Silva were both fit to face Everton after recovering from injuries, but he said his side's packed fixture list is putting players at risk. City take on Everton, Port Vale and Manchester United in the first seven days of January and Guardiola said short breaks in between games were making recovery difficult. "We have five games in 12 days," said Guardiola. "It's quite similar for the other teams but in this period one or two more days to recover is a lot. "We take the risk, it was the same in the last game: 80 minutes with 10 against 11 in a difficult test against Wolves, then we train for two days and come back and play. It's a risk but you have to take it."	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line1997
__label__wiki	0.832968	0.832968	Reviews 樂評 > Band Reviews 樂隊評論 > Reign Lee Reign Lee Live Review from Social Media Underground: 2. Don’t Close Your Eyes 3. Sleeper Cars 4. Helena 5. Built to Last After an absence of several months, Reign Lee made a welcome return to once again grace the stages of Hong Kong. At the Social Media Underground Reign was somehow a little different from the Reign I knew before – perhaps on account of having Freddie Gunn (of Shotgun Politics, or “Orgasmic Freddie” as Reign called him) standing in as the drummer, who brought with him his brand of in your face, no holds barred goodness, against which Reign more than ably stepped up to meet full on. The end result was a set delivered with supreme confident, something which one has grown to take for granted when it comes to Reign, more powerful, edgy and intense, and yet darker than ever before (on the last point, I couldn’t quite pinpoint the cause). It was, however, a little erratic in places, which probably could be put down to a relatively new drummer, who has been known to get a little… erm… carried away from time to time. Thlayli Live Review from Girls with Guitars #3 What can one say about Reign that hasn’t been said before in a review? She’s short. For the uninitiated, Reign Lee sounds like a mix of Patti Smith meets P.J. Harvey, with a bit of Smashing Pumpkins thrown in – and so it proved at the Girls with Guitars show. Billed as the special “secret” guest performer, Reign didn’t let the audience down with her usual passionate performance, driven by powerful, yet often harmonious acoustic chords. Musically she is immensely talented and her lyrics, intelligent but not overwhelming. One can almost feel when listening (and indeed watching) her perform that music is her lifeline, her blood, her heartbeat. From her opening song, she showed an angst and passion that seemed ready to boil over and explode – she showed this in all four songs she performed. Often, as I watched Reign perform, I thought about Thom Yorke who famously burst into tears after a very passionate recording of Fake Plastic Trees – it wouldn’t have surprised me at all if the same happened to her. She also interacted more in her opening chat with the audience than, unfortunately, the two previous acts before her did in their entire sets. And the audience responded in kind. However, one senses that, though the audiences are there to listen and cheer her on, when Reign starts performing she enters her own world. A world where only the music matters. And that’s how I would sum up Reign: It’s all about the music. – Joey Griffin Live Review from Girls with Guitars 2: 2. Angels in the Dirt 4. I Bleed There were confessions of girl-crushes and serious fandom expressed to me about Reign before her set. Dressed with flair as usual, there were also a number of comments about how enviable her coat with long tails was. She was accompanied in person by Thelma with percussion on a box, and some pre-recorded backing tracks. This was a clever move, as it really filled out the tiny gap left by her rich, deep voice and angsty guitarwork. Her lyrics are meaty and flowing, really making you think. There’s an attitude to her songs, but not in an obnoxious way – rather, it makes the songs edgy. And this isn’t the manufactured, customary edge that comes with heavily distorted and overdriven guitars; it’s derived from a genuine depth, and even darkness, to the songs overall. To add to all her musical credentials, she even killed a roach just before starting her set (and chided Greg)! More than the other performers that night, she sang to complement her guitarwork – this was highlighted in Angels in the Dirt where her pithy lyrics tussled with the guitars to fill listening ears. It was also of note that she always sings in her full voice, especially in places that many female singers would have opted for a falsetto – just my opinion, but this approach makes the song more substantial. I Bleed was a new addition to her repertoire; a song that rests on the building-up process, it was added to significantly by the recorded piano and drumrolls. The unyielding yet somehow floating Don’t Close Your Eyes used a very classic chord pattern, made unique by their use in the song. Helena was the ruminating closer, with a sparse yet opulent soundscape, where the box-percussion flourished, ending her set on a pensive, somewhat atonal note. – Shashwati Live Review from Underground 83: Reign Lee oozes confidence, a reflection of not only her live music experience, but also the clear fact that she belongs on stage. Her set flowed well as a complete whole, creating a laid back but also up tempo atmosphere. Sue Sherman on lead guitar pushes forward the lyrics with intense solos and riffs. Reign’s voice is also a delight switching from powerful overtones, to soft melodic notes, all the way summoning the passion evident within her lyrics. ‘Helena’ was a favourite, evidently enjoyed by the large audience Reign Lee maintained throughout the set. Reign’s string of upcoming live events only serves to prove her consistent popularity and suitability in live music venues. Performances by Reign Lee: Social Media Underground Girls with Guitars 3 Girls with Guitars #2	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2000
__label__cc	0.649489	0.350511	Game 1 Cost The Pacers the Series Filed under: "Big J", Baseball, NBA — 3 Comments So it is easy to look back in hindsight and say what someone should have done, but what the Pacers should have done was win Game 1. Why??? Not because the Pacers could have taken a 1-0 lead, not because the Pacers get the home court back (they did win Game 2 so they got the home court back), and not to show the Heat who’s boss. They needed to win Game 1 because they would have had the adjustment advantage for Game 7. We can all agree that Frank Vogel out coached Erik Spoelstra whole series, but Spoelstra didn’t have to be perfect to win, he just needed to be able to respond to every aggressive chess move that Vogel made. Vogel had the whole sporting community confused and actually thinking the Pacers were a better team than the Heat. Ladies and Gentlemen let me assure you that the Heat were and are the better team in this series, but because of the extreme out coaching of Spoelstra, the Pacers looked like a Championship ready team. Look at the line up man for man: Starting PG Starting SG Starting PF Starting C Haslem/Bosh Frontcourt Bench Hansbrough/Mahimi/ etc Battier/Anderson/ Backcourt Bench Augustin/ Green Cole/Allen Best player on team You may not totally agree with who I said is better after watching the series but pound for pound Wade is better than Stephenson (watch Game 7 if you don’t believe), West and Bosh is a tie, Bosh averaged 18pts and 8reb in the regular season West averaged 15pt and 7rebs again a wash. The Heat have the better superstar and the better bench. So Heat won 4 out of 7 categories, and what closed the gap was Frank Vogel’s coaching. Vogel did make a questionable coaching decision at the end of Game 1, and that cost him the series. The whole series went tit for tat, and every time Vogel implemented a game plan sto stop whatever the Heat did he won, but by the time they reached game 7 it was Spoelstra’s turn, and Vogel didn’t have the luxury of adjusting a game plan. Imagine if Vogel would have changed his Game 6 strategy going into Game 7 and the same outcome happened, in Game 7 (blow out). We would have killed him for changing his plan from what worked in Game 6. Instead Spoelstra had the luxury of going into Game 7 knowing what Vogel had planned. So imagine if the Pacers won Game 1, then Heat adjust win Game 2, the Pacers adjust win Game 3, Heat adjust win Game 4, eventually that would led to a Game 7 with Vogel having the adjustment advantage. Now I don’t want to totally throw Spoelstra under the bus, because he made great adjustments for Game 7. He took Wade off George and let James guard him the whole game (George fouled out and only had 7pts). He also made the early offensive game plan to get Wade and Bosh involved because we all know James can get his whenever. Getting Wade and Bosh involved early helped them be more active on the defensive end. Another great strategy change was the Heat trapping and pressuring the ball handler. This is great because the Pacers are not great ball handlers as a team, it slowed down their offensive sets so they didn’t have the whole shot clock to pound the ball down low, and lastly it allowed the smaller Heat post defenders to fight their way out of bad post positions. Another great coaching adjustment for the Heat was immediately double teaming the ball in the post. They never really let West and especially Hibbert get the ball in man to man situations, if you can find a major fault in Hibberts game besides inconsistency it would be that Hibbert is not a good passer out of the post, so he couldn’t take advantage of the double teams. So again Spoelstra did his homework and came out with a game plan that led to a complete blow out in Game 7. Going back to the main point if the Pacers win Game 1, all these adjustments for the Heat would have been in Game 6 and then the ball (no pun) would have been in Vogel’s court and we have seen that when he has the ball or plan on his side the Pacers typically get the victory. Let’s be honest we really didn’t want to see the Spurs vs Pacers, everyone just wanted to see LeBron and the Heat lose. So for the Haters enjoy the Finals, because you’re actually going to watch the Finals. If Vogel manhandled Spoelstra like this, wait til he gets a load of Pop! Tags: Chris Bosh, coaching, Dwayne Wade, Erik Spoelstra, Frank Vogel, LeBron James, Miami Heat, NBA Finals, NBA Playoffs, Pacers, Paul George, Roy Hibbert Coach Boo Not that it matters as I do indeed CONTINUE to be a HATER of the NBA, but I will at the ver least say this… Your comment is VERY GENERIC in that if the visiting team were to win Game 1 in virtually EVERY series then it would definitely better their chances SIGNIFICANTLY for winning the series. So you could make this same statement (Your thesis statement) regarding ANY 7 game series in ANY sport! With that being said… those of us who pay attention knew that this series was going to go 7 games because with San Antonio sweeping the hapless Grizzlies (a pathetic series), David Stern received a call from the Accounting Department of the NBA saying that revenues were down!!! So the Puppet Master (aka Commissioner Stern) picked up the Bat Phone and called the “Bustas League” (LBJ aka Black Man, D. Wade aka The Flash and Chris Bosh aka Dyno Mutt) and told them to take it to 7 games. This was also needed in order to build DRAMA for the Finals as now all of the MINDLESS NBA fans will think that San Antonio actually has a chance because the team from the West is fresh from the rest while the Heat from the East is tired! Biggest SHAM ever… and you are falling for it hook’ line and sinker!!! 🙂 SAD!!! I love the NBA conspiracy theory that has been hounding the league since it started. Yes the NBA is a star driven league so we want to see the stars in the biggest games, but you really think that LBJ, the Heat, and Stern sat on a conference call and said “Well the Grizz and Spurs series was lackluster so lets stretch this series out boys for the ratings” If anything you would want to stretch the Grizz and Spurs series out to a game 7 because that would be the only way the average sports fan would watch the series. People will watch the Heat in a 3 game series as long as LBJ is playing and “The Decision” existed. Just as many people want to see LBJ fail as succeed. Now on to my theory of Game 1, Vogel had a great gameplan that threw the Heat off balance and off guard. You steal that game and Spoelstra as a coach has to figure things out for game 2. With winning game 1 Spoelstra was pretty much in a “your move” situation. Like I said imagine if the game 6 plan by the Pacers was executed or unveiled in Game 7? Now Spoelstra would have to prove he can out coach Vogel, which he never showed until game 7. So again Game 1 cost them the series, and for the record, when the Heat lose game 1 at home they historically win the next 4 games. So its no guarantee that winning Game 1 makes you more likely to win the series against that Heat. My point is simply that when the visiting team can get a win in Game 1, take back the home court (field) advantage and put that kind of pressure on their opponent to now have to win on the road, then you significantly increase the chances for your team to be victorious in a 7 game series… DON’T PLAY!!! The heat may have some “Exception to the Rule” tendencies that they have shown, but that is NOT the norm for most other teams in virtually EVERY sport! And going back to your original analysis… Battier didn’t even hardly play in the series and should not even be mentioned or put into your analysis!!! « Ray Boom Boom Room 6/3/2013 Spurs vs Heat: Outside the Box Points to Win »	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2006
__label__wiki	0.597692	0.597692	Software Free Download \| Soft32.com Windows Live Messenger (formerly MSN Messenger) 2011 Instant Messaging & Communication Windows Live Messenger (formerly MSN Messenger) Have more fun with your friends. Chat face–to–face in high definition, watch online videos and share links you've discovered. Windows Live Messenger combines IM with social networking, so you stay connected with the people who matter the most. Last update 25 Jun. 2014 Licence Free OS Support Windows 7, Windows 7 x64 Downloads Total: 3,518,990 \| Last week: 8 Ranking #28 in Instant Messaging & Communication Publisher Microsoft Users rating: (157 ratings) Editor's rating: Read the editor's review Editor's note: Windows Live Messenger 2011 does not work on Windows XP. For Windows XP, you need Windows Live Messenger 2009 which you can download from here. Screenshots of Windows Live Messenger (formerly MSN Messenger) View more screenshots Windows Live Messenger (formerly MSN Messenger) Editor's Review Windows Live Messenger 2011 marks the series’ final step in its evolution from chat client to fully-rounded communications hub. Fully integrated and with dozens of online social networks, including essential sites like Facebook and LinkedIn, you can access all of your social profiles through one organised interface. Within the messaging box itself, all of the essential features that you’ve come to expect from Windows Live Messenger are present and correct; text chatting and file sharing, voice and video calls, and online gaming, as well as a range of essential social networking features. The newly-overhauled interface provides a smoother, crisper look and a new feature that allows users to have multiple conversation tabs in a single window. For those who prefer the older style, the original, compact look is only a click away. 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__label__wiki	0.75897	0.75897	By Jason Johnson March 26, 2019 No Comments This preview was originally published by the Greenville Journal on March 12, 2019. “It’s funny. It’s shocking. It’s chilling. It’s thrilling. It’ll be a roller coaster,” leading actor Rob Kahn says of the new thriller “Power of Sail.” Written by Paul Grellong, co-executive producer of CBS’ “Hawaii Five-O,” “Power of Sail” is making its world premiere at The Warehouse Theatre in Greenville. Kahn plays the role of Harvard professor Charles Nichols, who stirs controversy upon inviting a young white nationalist to speak at an annual lecture series. After the list of speakers leaks to the student body and the public, chaos ensues. “The students go into full protest,” Kahn says. His dean, former and current students, and others try changing Nichols’ mind. A self-proclaimed free-speech absolutist, Nichols strongly believes all people should have the right to speak their mind, including hate speech. “There are a lot of surprising discoveries and realizations that make you suddenly look at a character in a completely different way once you discover what they have done, or what they have fallen into,” Kahn says. The play draws lines and aims to force people to evaluate their own stances on issues. “I love the fact that I don’t think you can see this play and not be affected,” he says. “Power of sail” is a nautical term referring to motorboats yielding to sailboats that are dependent on the wind. “The more powerful boat must give way to the less powerful,” Kahn says. Read more of this preview from Melody Cuenca HERE. [button color=”red” size=”normal” alignment=”none” rel=”follow” openin=”newwindow” url=”https://greenvillejournal.com/2019/03/12/power-of-sail-presents-battle-for-power-opens-controversial-dialogue/”]Continue Reading[/button] Previous PostCRY IT OUT Gets Real About Parenting, Embraces Human Imperfection Next PostGreenville Theatre to Premiere Worldwide Play on Rise of White Nationalism	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2025
__label__cc	0.666361	0.333639	Unveil a world of WASBE Building a Global SYMPHONIC COMMUNITY Starts with you STARTSEITE wasbe 2020-01-16T14:52:49+00:00 Welcome to WASBE World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) is the only international organization of wind band conductors, composers, performers, publishers, teachers, instrument makers and friends of wind music. It is the only organization completely dedicated to enhancing the quality of the wind band throughout the world and exposing its members to new worlds of repertoire, musical culture, people and places. WASBE is a non-profit international association open to all individuals, institutions and industries interested in symphonic wind bands and wind ensembles. When we become a part of the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles family, our world becomes smaller, we have more direct access to wind band people, traditions, styles, literature, and performance practices previously beyond our reach. International focus – our members come from across the globe Musical education – we encourage learning and growth People & Music not profits – WASBE is a non-profit association WHAT IS WASBE? WASBE is a non-profit international association open to all individuals, institutions and industries interested in symphonic wind bands and wind ensembles as serious and distinctive mediums of musical expression and cultural heritage. WASBE has a membership of over 1000 individuals and organizations in more than 50 countries from throughout the world. The official language of WASBE is English and all official WASBE business is transacted in this language. promote symphonic bands and wind ensembles as serious and distinctive mediums of musical expression and cultural heritage assist in all ways possible the development of band activities throughout the world encourage the international exchange of conductors, teachers, students, and composers help others recognize the importance of the symphonic wind band and the wind ensemble for international and national communication and understanding encourage the composition of band literature of excellence that reflects national heritages and transcends international boundaries Joining WASBE is easy. Just click on JOIN at the top of the HOME page of this website and go from there. Compared to many national wind band associations, the dues are extremely reasonable. BENEFITS OF OUR MEMBERS As a member of WASBE, you will: • receive an electronic version of the WASBE World magazine (quarterly) and WASBE Journal (annually) and have the opportunity to submit articles and research papers. • receive the WASBE ePostcard on a regular basis. • have access to a downloadable directory of WASBE members from over 50 nations. • have immediate access to current information on wind band activities around the world on the WASBE website including news about world premieres, conducting seminars, upcoming events, upcoming concerts to be streamed, and other important international developments. • have access to the WASBE Repertoire List on the website that has been submitted by members for your professional benefit and you will be able to propose other works to be included. • have links to many repertoire resources and website links to wind band composers. • be invited to participate in both regional and international WASBE conferences at which the world’s finest wind bands and ensembles may be heard, an extensive music industry exhibition may be visited, and lectures, workshops, master classes and panel discussions may be attended. wasbe1 COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (January 27, 2020) The Garden of Earthly Delights Ballet in Three Acts LEROY OSMON https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR3oJV3-S3g Leroy Osmon’s The Garden of Earthly Delights is our composition of the week. The ballet consists of an “Introduction,” three “Acts” (each having four “Scenes”) and an “Interlude” before “Act III.” The scenario is from the Hieronymus Bosch 1504 painting which came to be known as “The Garden of Earthly Delights.” The music is a graphic representation of the Bosch painting and follows the same biblical narrative. Although historians and critics may very well have interpreted the painting as a didactic warning on the perils of life’s torments of damnation, Leroy Osmon viewed the painting as a representation of a true garden of earthly delights, representing a musical panorama of the perfect liberty of a lost paradise. The work has three direct references to Ravel, as well as brief moments from other composers (Ives, Grainger, Alwyn and Revueltas, among others) that have inspired and lead Osmon during his journey as a composer. The Garden of Earthly Delights was premiered in Xalapa, Veracruz, México under Cesar Amora Aguilar, to whom the ballet is dedicated. It also received its American première at the 2015 WASBE Conference in San José, California, on July 13, 2015. The ballet is published by RBC Publications of San Antonio, Texas, and has a duration of about 55 minutes. “The Garden of Earthly Delights” is very unique, being one of the rare ballets composed for full symphonic band. More information under : www.leroyosmon.com #wasbe #compositionoftheweek #repertoire #windmusic #bandmusic #symphonicband #windensemble ... Circus Suite FRIGYES HIDAS https://soundcloud.com/user-642642570-907922214 Frigyes Hidas’s Circus Suite is our Composition of the Week! Written in 6 short movements I. Entry Music - II.Clowns - III. Rope Dancer - IV. Juggler - V. Trapeze Artist - VI. Finale, the music is programmatic, light and charming, yet challenging for a good school band or an ambitious community band, through many solo passages and transparent textures. Circus Suite has a duration of about 16 minutes, uses a standard instrumentation and its difficulty is between grades 4 and 5. “Circus Suite is a musical voyage in an evening performance. The first movement, Entry Music, the proud parade of performers promenade before the audience. Clowns, the second movement is filled with the colors of jocularity through the excursions of the clowns. The Rope Dancer movement is a very graceful high-wire act depicted by the euphonium solo. A technical interesting act for the clarinets is found in The Juggler movement. An exciting and breathtaking fifth movement shows the Trapeze Artist at his high point in a successful Salto Mortale. On the finale we revisit the parade of performers as this great circus night ends.” Program Notes by WASBE Frigyes Hidas (25 May 1928, Budapest, Hungary - 7 March 2007, Budapest) was a Hungarian composer. Hidas studied composition at the Budapest Academy of Music with János Viski and conducting with László Somogyi. He composed in a musical language that was always easily approachable but never undemanding, with great professional erudition. Hidas explored every genre: opera, ballet, oratorio, a mass, two requiems, a symphony, numerous concertos, chamber and solo pieces, film music and above all, chamber music for brass instruments and works for wind ensemble and concert band - the latter made his name known and respected worldwide. Traffic at the WASBE booth at the IBK in Ulm, Germany. Come and say hello! #wasbe #ibk ... New Literature Reading Session at the IBK in Ulm, Germany (https://ib-kongress.com) WASBE Board Member Miguel Etchegoncelay is presenting new literature at a medium level for bands. Sunday, January 19, 10:30-12:00 am, Edwin-Scharff-Haus, Ulm, Germany #wasbe #ibk ... WASBE at the IBK in Ulm, Germany (https://ib-kongress.com) WASBE Executive Director Markus Mauderer is talking about the latest WASBE projects. Sunday, January 19, 9:00-10:00 am, Edwin-Scharff-Haus, Ulm, Germany WASBE Board Member Franco Hänle is presenting new literature at a medium level for bands. Saturday, January 18, 10:30-12:00 am, Edwin-Scharff-Haus, Ulm, Germany #wasbe # #ibk ... Covering topics from conducting seminars to news and premiers and other news. WASBE ELECTION RESULTS Warsaw Wind Ensemble Conducting Competition 2019 Finalists of the 2nd WASBE Composition Contest	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2026
__label__wiki	0.918878	0.918878	Shami Media Group And Plankton Productions Have Teamed Up To Distribute Over 20,000 Hours Of Underwater Footage David Hannan is the CEO of Plankton Productions whose underwater footage has been used in hundred media outlet including National Geographic and Aquarium Channel. New York, NY (1888PressRelease) November 08, 2013 - David Hannan is a household name known for the extraordinary works of underwater footage he has captures in the 20 plus years he has been a cinematographer; also a filmmaker and producer he has been exploring ways of seeing his imagery as Virtual Ocean Displays. He has produced and been principal cinematographer on many international and award winning programs including Sex on the Reef, Raptures- an Undersea Odysee', Australia's Marine and Crown of Thorns- the Monster from the Shallows. On November 6, 2013 Shami Media Group and Plankton Productions have partnered up in efforts to license the hours of aquatic footage Hannan has filmed. The scenes are in the under water worlds of South America, Asia and Canada and the United States. The virtual fish tank will be licensed among many mediums including spas, wellness and health centers, hospitals, documentaries, and movies to name a few; the options are endless. For Shami Media Group this is the first partnership of its kind, Bob Shami says "working with a visionary and extraordinary cinematographer like Hannan will be a remarkable experience to show how brilliantly he has been able to capture underwater scenery." David Hannan first won international acclaim for his tropical coral reef images in his now class best selling home video Coral Sea Dreaming- An Evolving Balance that was first release in 1992. His most current projects include 9 new Education Module and a 6-part TV series entitles Undersea Edens. The Shami Media Group and Plankton Productions union will be a great opportunity to shed light on ocean conservation and marine science interests. About Plankton Productions- Plankton Productions is an Australian based media production & specialist services company with a full slate of current projects & commissions, from TV Documentary & Online Science Education to Marine Video Art, all backed-up by an extensive HD footage library. http://www.planktonproductions.com.au/index.php. David Hannan is an Australian producer, cinematographer and filmmaker. He is the creator behind the world's largest and most coveted independent tropical marine footage libraries and also an extensive archive of Antarctic subjects in HD. Shami Media, Inc of New York City, http://shamimedia.com/ is a media company that has specialized in distribution for over 15 years and has an extensive catalog of music and films. SMG specializes in content on all digital platforms world wide for use on web, television and all other media outlets. Other Related Press Releases "How Do We Re-Dream our Life?" on November 12 "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show with Christina Pratt by Renaissance Resources Carousel Industries, Polycom, and NuPhysicia Discuss Telemedicine Strategy Solutions in Upcoming Webinar by Hummingbird Media Raleigh's Media Partners, Inc. Wins Two New Accounts by Media Partners Inc Shami Media Group And Plankton Productions Have Teamed Up To Distribute Over 20,000 Hours Of Underwater Footage by Shami Media, Inc. Ingenious 'Connected'global I.T. Directory Brings Together End Users, Solution Providers, Vendors by Partner Locator Bob Shami Shami Media, Inc.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2031
__label__cc	0.512827	0.487173	4 Pixar secrets for powerful emotion in your content How do you make a grown man cry? You show him a Pixar movie (ideally when he has a hangover). Just take the Pixar classic Finding Nemo, when Nemo is reunited with his dad – it hits us straight in the feels every time. Pixar films all have that special something about them that pulls at the right tear-jerking levers. Dammit, those guys are good. The animation studio leans heavily on emotional triggers to engage their audience, and their stories live in the minds of viewers long after the film is over. This ‘stickiness’ is a cogitative trick that can be summed up nicely by Carl W. Buechner: “People may not remember what you did or said, but they will always remember how you made them feel.” Pixar’s formula isn’t a well-guarded secret. In fact, it’s a Hollywood favourite, like that amazing blackcurrant jam recipe passed down from Granny Gertrude. Pixar has just taken the blackcurrant jam to another level. With the rise of the ‘experience economy’, the demand for storytelling has risen in every aspect of our lives. Brands have moved away from offering information and are fixated on selling dreams. So what’s Pixar’s secret sauce? And how can we use this winning formula to help us foster long-lasting relationships with our own audiences? Read on for four of Pixar’s secret ingredients for creating powerful, moving content. 1. BASE YOUR CONTENT ON REAL PEOPLE Even for Pixar, it can be surprisingly difficult to create a character who rises above being pancake-flat. That’s why each of their characters has a colourful backstory, and they all go through the same life choices and experiences that we do. The producers at Pixar often ask themselves ‘Would a character really do, say, or think that in real life?’ And this is a question marketers need to ask about their own personas. Real people are wacky. They do things for emotional reasons and then rationalise; but that’s okay. Most of us love those weird cultural habits that make us human, or Irish or Dub or whatever. They have an emotional basis, as they help foster real memories from life experience (take the below visual example for one of our clients, EBS). In 1991, John Lassiter pitched the idea to Disney to finance a story from a toy’s perspective in a plastic world. Disney were intrigued - but they insisted the characters and the story should be ‘adult and edgy.’ 18 months later, when the team presented their storyboards to the Disney directors, they would be in for a drastic letdown. The movie appeared cynical and cold; Woody was a repulsive character, and production was shut down. But the Pixar team went back to the drawing board, using behavioural research and extensive character development to nail Woody to the last detail (they even decided he was secretly ticklish). Sheriff Woody’s facial features are actually based on Tone Thyne, an animator for Disney at the time. It’s a good marketing tactic to model personas closely on real niche details, or ‘marketing to the consumer of one.’ Audiences are tired of the growing culture of branded reconstructions, cheesy scripts, stock photos and corporate guidelines. It’s all a bit 'Brady Brunch', and the audience know it. You know it, too – you've seen that stock photo man who’s been around the brochure block and looks like he’s been smiling since 1999. One day, ‘The Rise of the Stock People’ might even be a cult horror classic. So don't just go for what's easy. When a marketing persona is based on a real person, with real-life problems, the audience can find a connection. They think ‘YES. This is just so ME!’. And when the story unwinds and the character is challenged with narrative twists, the user is emotionally invested and sobs like an eejit. It’s just like they’re experiencing it too. 2. ‘Show’ themes through character relationships One big rule in narration and creative writing we can learn from this Pixar marketing case study is that you should always try to ‘show’ themes and character traits and not ‘tell’/spoon-feed the reader. Giving strong or subtle signs to infer ideas in the story builds suspense, and lets the reader fill in the gaps to form their own opinion of what’s going on. People like to think for themselves. This is also the difference between push marketing (shouty, boastful, direct) and pull marketing (useful, engaging, nurturing). Pull marketing is quieter, but it inherently shows brand or product values. The secret is to use relationships between characters as a narrative device to show the true colours of that person, instead of saying outright ‘they’re considerate, or devious’. Pixar handles this beautifully as they show their stories and themes through character interaction. Just try and think of the first 10 minutes of Up without bawling. Aer Lingus’ campaign ‘Bringing people home since 1936’ is a great example of an Irish brand using relationships to show their brand values - the look on the Irish mammy’s face as she opens the front door is like there's a dancing unicorn on the doorstep. It’s really her son who’s home from Australia for Christmas (we can’t cope). The video is 10 times more powerful than an online ad promoting the same message. 3. Start with the hurt As Inside Out taught us, you can’t have a whole lotta happiness without sadness, too. People watch movies not because they want to feel good – they watch movies because they want to feel, full stop. As marketers, we need to create emotionally charged connections based on real experiences. Bliss, nostalgia, frustration, despair – yes, they’re all good for marketers and producers alike (evil laugh). A lot of clients like to immediately show what the world is like with their amazing products – it’s a nice fluffy place where no one has cavities or an empty bank account. But when we want to tell a story, does it make sense to start with the happy ending? As copywriter Luke Sullivan says ‘Pleasantville is boring.’ Start with the problem then work out the solution. The Toy Story franchise works so well because the film sets up problems that the toys must overcome, and their concerns are ones we would logically have in their position. They worry about being ‘replaced’ in Andy’s heart by a shinier toy or about being thrown out because they’re old. Beyond the face value, the metaphors are inherent to all of us. Movie critic Brian Gallagher writes, ‘Hollywood films focus on psychologically defined individuals who struggle to solve a clear cut problem or to reach a goal.’ Why is this tactic so imperative to the emotional impact of our own content? Because our marketing personas struggle to solve problems every day. Great content will identify these niche problem areas (which we call customer ‘pain points’) and offer valuable solutions. As director and former Pixar storyboard artist Emma Coats rightly tweeted, ‘You admire a character for trying more than for their successes.’ 4. Work ‘Inside Out’ Simon Sinek is a career coach and motivational speaker. He wrote the book ‘Start with Why’, to explore his idea of the ‘Golden Circle’. He defines it as ‘a natural occurring pattern, grounded in the biology of human decision-making that explains why we are inspired by some leaders over others.’ His core concern is with the qualities that make special people so special. For instance, why is Apple so innovative? Great, inspiring leaders and organisations around the world often think and communicate in the same way. In a nutshell, they ask three little questions: What? How? and Why? The Golden Circle EXAMPLE OF PIXAR USING THE GOLDEN CIRCLE What?: A plastic cowboy who leads other toys in imaginative adventures. How?: The other toys trust his leadership skills and know he can always get them out of a pickle. Why?: Because Andy deserves to have a happy childhood. The Golden Circle FOR MARKETERS Most people and businesses 100% know what they do. That's the easy part. The 'How' is their USP or competitive edge. Sinek claims, however, that very few companies know 'Why' they do what they do. And by ‘Why?’ he does not mean profit (this is simply the result). Sure, money talks but it isn't the answer. We need to take the emotional purpose at the heart of the circle and use it to inform what we do on the outside. Sinek uses Apple as an example. Their sales pitch isn’t: ‘We make user friendly, beautifully designed computers. Want to buy one?’ Instead it sounds a little like this: ‘Everything we do, we believe in changing the status quo. And how do we challenge the status quo? By making our products beautiful, different, and user friendly. Want to buy one?’ Apple lead and think from the inside out; a method that is so persuasive because it's how our brains work, too. We make decisions from the limbic centre of our brains - a place where we have no capacity for language or rationality. This internal brain works in opposition to the neocortex on the outside (which deals with analysis, language, and rationality). The internal brain is responsible for driving behaviour, and is also where gut decisions are made. This is why people might say ‘I know what all the details and facts say, but it just doesn’t feel right.’ What has this all got to do with your content? Content that really moves people is content that follows the rules of the Golden Circle. When a piece of content is missing the ‘Why’, it doesn’t have the same influential power. People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it. They buy into stories and characters and emotions. Take the Pixar formula and apply it to your content and you're onto a winner. After all, whole histories and empires are built on stories. ← Why is Facebook Live not bigger in Ireland? How to optimise your content for featured snippets → 256 \| Feb 27, 2017 4:18:47 PM	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2033
__label__wiki	0.653415	0.653415	Home All issues Volume 543 (July 2012) A&A, 543 (2012) A98 Abstract Volume 543, July 2012 Stellar structure and evolution The mass of the planet-hosting giant star β Geminorum determined from its p-mode oscillation spectrum⋆,⋆⋆ A. P. Hatzes1, M. Zechmeister2, J. Matthews3, R. Kuschnig4, G. A. H. Walker5, M. Döllinger1, D. B. Guenther6, A. F. J. Moffat7, S. M. Rucinski8, D. Sasselov9 and W. W. Weiss4 1 Thüringer Landessternwarte Tautenburg, Sternwarte 5, 07778 Tautenburg Germany e-mail: artie@tls-tautenburg.de 2 Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Friedrich-Hund-Platz 1, 37077 Göttingen, Germany 3 Department of Physics, University of British Columbia, 6224 Agricultural Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada 4 Institut für Astronomie, Universität, Wien Türkenschanzstrasse 17, 1180 Vienna, Austria 5 1234 Hewlett Place, Victoria, BC V8S 4P7, Canada 6 Institute for Computational Astrophysics, Department of Astronomy and Physics, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3, Canada 7 Observatoire Astronomque du Mont Mégantic, Départment de Physique, Université de Montréal C.P. 6128, Succursale: Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC H3C 3J7, Canada 8 Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3H4, Canada 9 Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 102138, USA Received: 3 April 2012 Accepted: 21 May 2012 Aims. Our aim is to use precise radial velocity measurements and photometric data to derive the frequency spacing of the p-mode oscillation spectrum of the planet-hosting star β Gem. This spacing along with the interferometric radius for this star can then be used to derive an accurate stellar mass. Methods. We use a long time series of over 60 h of precise stellar radial velocity measurements of β Gem taken with an iodine absorption cell at the echelle spectrograph mounted on the 2 m Alfred Jensch Telescope. We also present complementary photometric data for this star taken with the MOST microsatellite spanning 3.6 d. A Fourier analysis is used to derive the frequencies that are present in each data set. Results. The Fourier analysis of the radial velocity data reveals the presence of up to 17 significant pulsation modes in the frequency interval 10−250 μHz. Most of these fall on a grid of equally-spaced frequencies having a separation of 7.14 ± 0.12 μHz. An analysis of 3.6 days of high precision photometry taken with the MOST space telescopes shows the presence of up to 16 modes, six of which are consistent with modes found in the spectral (radial velocity) data. This frequency spacing is consistent with high overtone radial pulsations; however, until the pulsation modes are identified we cannot be sure if some of these are nonradial modes or even mixed modes. The radial velocity frequency spacing along with angular diameter measurements of β Gem via interferometry results in a stellar mass of M = 1.91 ± 0.09 M⊙. This value confirms the intermediate mass of the star determined using stellar evolutionary tracks. Conclusions.β Gem is confirmed to be an intermediate mass star. Stellar pulsations in giant stars along with interferometric radius measurements can provide accurate determinations of the stellar mass of planet hosting giant stars. These can also be used to calibrate stellar evolutionary tracks. Key words: techniques: radial velocities / stars: individual:βGeminorum / stars: late-type Based on observations obtained at the 2 m Alfred Jensch Telescope at the Thüringer Landessternwarte Tautenburg and data from the MOST satellite, a Canadian Space Agency mission, jointly operated by Dynacon Inc., the University of Toronto Institute of Aerospace Studies and the University of British Columbia with the assistance of the University of Vienna. Tables of the radial velocities and photometric measurements are only available at the CDS via anonymous ftp to cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr (130.79.128.5) or via http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/qcat?J/A+A/543/A98 CrossRef (16) Planetary companions in K giants β Cancri, μ Leonis, and β Ursae Minoris The detection of the rich p-mode spectrum and asteroseismology of Przybylski's star A&A 490, 1109-1120 (2008) Confirmation of the planet hypothesis for the long-period radial velocity variations of β Geminorum Oscillating red giants in the CoRoT exofield: asteroseismic mass and radius determination Detection of solar-like oscillations in the bright red giant stars γ Piscium and θ1 Tauri from a 190-day high-precision spectroscopic multi-site campaign	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2038
__label__wiki	0.931098	0.931098	Europeans developed ability to tolerate milk thousands of years later than previously thought By Anna Salleh Without a key mutation, the enzyme that enables us to digest lactose becomes deactivated after weaning The ability for adult Europeans to drink milk was inherited from Russian herders just 4,000 years ago, a genetic study has shown. For once we can have the same power for genomic analysis in ancient populations as we have in modern populations. Dr Bastien Llamas The findings come from the largest ancient DNA study of its kind published in the journal Nature. "Everyone assumed it came to Europe with the first farmers," co-author Dr Bastien Llamas, from the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA at the University of Adelaide, said. "But you actually had a 4,500-year period when European farmers could not actually drink milk." The study of DNA from 230 Eurasians who lived between 6500 BC and 300 BC showed that Russian herders from the Great Steppes brought the enzymes for lactose tolerance into Europe. "Suddenly 4,000 years ago there's a revolution when the Steppe herders brought the enzymes they needed," Dr Llamas said. Earlier this year, Dr Llamas and colleagues found Europeans descended from three groups: Stone-Age hunter-gatherers, farmers that migrated from Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), and nomadic herders that migrated west from the Great Steppe in Russia. For this study, the researchers analysed patterns in the genomes of these groups to look at how human traits had changed since the advent of agriculture in Europe around 8,500 years ago. One of the most surprising findings related to the emergence of the genetic mutation that enables humans to drink raw milk. This mutation enables the enzyme lactase, which digests lactose in milk, to remain active long after weaning occurs. Most people had assumed the mutation, which is widespread in Europe today, would have been introduced by the Anatolian farmers, who had been keeping animals such as cows since around 6500 BC. However, Dr Llamas and colleagues found the mutation did not enter the European population until 4,000 years later, when the Russian herders arrived. Origin of skin colour and height differences The study also sheds light on the development of disease resistance, and the origin of light skin colour and height differences among Europeans. As well as bringing the lactose tolerance trait to Europe, the Russian herders also brought height to the Northern Europeans, Dr Llamas said. Meanwhile, the shorter Mediterranean stature was a result of the earlier Anatolian farmer influx, who also brought light skin colour into Europe, he said. Finally, the study found resistance genes to tuberculosis and leprosy emerged after the emergence of agriculture. This makes sense, Dr Llamas said, given that agriculture was also associated with an increase in density in human populations. Related links for ancient DNA Herders spread Indo-European languages Why did humans evolve blue eyes? This allowed pathogens to establish and spread through the population quickly, he said. While humans originally evolved to live in a sparsely populated, hunter-gatherer environment, societal changes with the advent of agriculture brought pressures on humans to adapt to such things as new pathogens. "Whether you like it or not, generation after generation, this constant pressure on the environment will shape humans genetically," Dr Llamas said. The research was led by Dr Wolfgang Haak from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, Dr Ron Pinhasi of Belfield University College Dublin, and Dr David Reich of Harvard Medical School. The samples analysed came from western Russia, Turkey, Romania, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden and other countries. "Two-hundred-and-thirty ancient humans is an absolutely massive sample," Dr Llamas said. "We can do really statistically strong analysis. "All of those 230 individuals were screened across their genomes for more than a million variable sites. That means we have a very accurate picture of what's going on in their genomes. "For once we can have the same power for genomic analysis in ancient populations as we have in modern populations." Tim flew to China for love but is stuck in a city locked down in fear of coronavirus SportRafael Nadal exits Australian Open, outgunned by Dominic Thiem in quarter-final clash Terry feels like he's working to death. When he calls his country 'hell', he means it literally Victoria braces for scorching weather as heatwave hits OpinionThe great playground urban legend is coming true for Australian schools article Fasten your seatbelts, there's a new loose cannon in Washington	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2039
__label__wiki	0.904956	0.904956	Alberni Valley Bulldogs Port Alberni Black Sheep West Coast Grower’s Guide Life in the Valley Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller speaks at the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. The federal government is committing $2.5 million dollars over the next two years to support the delivery of mental wellness services and prevention programs for Indigenous youth across Saskatchewan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld Minister says change won’t come ‘overnight’ as new child-welfare law takes effect The new law, passed as Bill C-92 last June Some Indigenous communities could soon take over authority for their child-welfare systems under a federal law that took effect this week. But it could be years before others are prepared to take on the responsibility under what federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller calls a “complex” piece of legislation. “This is a process that will be continual throughout the next few years, and the system which is broken will continue to be so for some time,” Miller told The Canadian Press Thursday. “Each community has different capacities and preparedness,” the minister added. “Some of the most vulnerable will just simply not be, because of issues of capacity, in a position to exercise the whole suite of options that would be available under the law.” The new law, passed as Bill C-92 last June, affirms the rights of those communities to enforce their own rules around child and family services. It also shifts the focus of those services to preventing the removal of children from their families and communities. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous children currently under care and in generations to come. Indigenous children account for more than half of all kids in foster care even though fewer than 10 per cent of all Canadian children are Indigenous, a statistic Miller calls “shocking.” “Change will not come overnight,” Miller said. “The only way to achieve this is to continue to work with our partners through this transition period to make sure the law works for First Nations, Inuit and Metis people, and most importantly, for their children.” A number of Indigenous communities have already expressed keen interest in taking over those responsibilities. Until Indigenous communities pass their own child-services laws, Miller said services currently provided to Indigenous children will continue as before. However, under Bill C-92, which took effect Wednesday, Indigenous service providers will immediately have to apply basic principles set out in the act when a child comes into care, including consideration of the child’s physical and emotional well-being, the importance of the child’s relationship with his or her family and community and maintaining a connection to their culture. ALSO WATCH: Journalists launch ‘Spotlight: Child Welfare’ series into B.C.’s foster system Some Indigenous communities have expressed concerns that no stable funding to help them take over child-welfare services has been provided under the legislation. The Assembly of First Nations has estimated the total cost of transitioning from federal and provincial care to community-based systems could reach $3.5 billion. Some of that money could be scattered over several departments in the upcoming spring federal budget for things like social housing, family assistance programs and health care, Miller predicted. But just how much of the spending will be earmarked this year will depend on the outcome of talks among various federal ministers, their provincial and territorial counterparts and Indigenous community leaders, he said. The Quebec government is challenging the legislation, arguing that it infringes on provincial jurisdiction. But the federal government will implement the law, regardless of any constitutional challenge, Miller said. “We’ll be moving forward in any event.” Terry Pedwell, The Canadian Press Trump says Iranian should have been ‘taken out’ years ago ‘I thought I was going to die:’ Skier recovering after being lost for two days on B.C. mountain Port Alberni cancer survivor starts new support group Alberni Valley Cancer Support Group meets on the first and third Monday of every month Alberni wrestlers perform well at BC Age Class in Abbotsford Armada wrestlers led by gold medals from Paige Maher, Miranda Barker VALLEY SENIORS: Sunshine Servers serve up a good time in Port Alberni The group, formed in 2004, has volunteered hundreds of hours in the community Young Alberni filmmakers win ‘Best Picture’ in youth film fest ‘Hope’ is high school students Richard Spencer and Miranda Chen’s first foray into film Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Department promotes deputy to chief Mike Kobus replaces Charlie Starratt in Alberni Valley-based fire hall Question of the Week: Jan. 29, 2020 Are you concerned about the coronavirus? 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__label__wiki	0.627061	0.627061	Kindle Price: $17.99 Sold by: Hachette Book Group (AU) This price was set by the publisher. Add Audible Narration to your purchase for just $12.49 Audible Narration Playing... Siege: Trump Under Fire Kindle Edition by Michael Wolff (Author) Audible Audiobook, Unabridged Free with your Audible trial Audio CD, Audiobook $17.99 Read with Our Free App $0.00 Free with your Audible trial $26.37 12 New from $24.04 Michael Wolff, author of the bombshell bestseller Fire and Fury, once again takes us inside the Trump presidency to reveal a White House under siege. Just one year into Donald Trump's term as president, Michael Wolff told the electrifying story of a White House consumed by controversy, chaos and intense rivalries. Fire and Fury, an instant sensation, defined the first phase of the Trump administration; now, in Siege, Wolff has written an equally essential and explosive book about a presidency that is under fire from almost every side. At the outset of Trump's second year as president, his situation is profoundly different. No longer tempered by experienced advisers, he is more impulsive and volatile than ever. But the wheels of justice are inexorably turning: Robert Mueller's 'witch hunt' haunts Trump every day, and other federal prosecutors are taking a deep dive into his business affairs. Many in the political establishment - even some members of his own administration - have turned on him and are dedicated to bringing him down. The Democrats see victory at the polls, and perhaps impeachment, in front of them. Trump, meanwhile, is certain he is invincible, making him all the more exposed and vulnerable. Week by week, as Trump becomes increasingly erratic, the question that lies at the heart of his tenure becomes ever more urgent: Will this most abnormal of presidencies at last reach the breaking point and implode? Both a riveting narrative and a brilliant front-lines report, Siege provides an alarming and indelible portrait of a president like no other. Surrounded by enemies and blind to his peril, Trump is a raging, self-destructive inferno ? and the most divisive leader in American history. Page Flip: Enabled Audible Narration: Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to the Audible narration. Add narration for a reduced price of $12.49 after you buy the Kindle book. Ready Language: English Amazon Outlet Store Shop thousands of discounted overstock products from Amazon Outlet Store Shop now Carol D. Leonnig A Warning The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America Jim Acosta Plots and Prayers: Malcolm Turnbull’s demise and Scott Morrison’s ascension Niki Savva The Mueller Report: Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election Robert S. Mueller Team of Vipers: My 500 Extraordinary Days in the Trump White House Cliff Sims As with its predecessor, Siege is filled with delicious gossip that is no less entertaining because it is of uncertain origin. Wolff no longer has a prize perch inside the White House (incredibly, he was allowed into the West Wing as an observer ahead of the first book), but he still seems to have almost unlimited access to verbatim remarks made by Trump. - Weekend Australian See all Product description Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1250253829 Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group; 01 edition (4 June 2019) ASIN: B07RSXP69F Screen Reader: Supported Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars 1 customer review Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #84,815 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store) #39 in Leadership #24 in 21st Century American History #32 in History of Iran What other items do customers buy after viewing this item? Taringapete 3.0 out of 5 stars Great gossip collections Scsndalously interesting but collation of what we already knew. What an evil man. How can he be contained? A terrifying glimpse of the future around the world. There is 1 customer review and 2 customer ratings. gammyjill 5.0 out of 5 stars Another book... 4 June 2019 - Published on Amazon.com Author Michael Wolff's newest book in his Donald Trump series, is called "Siege: Trump Under Fire". It is basically the story of President Trump's second year in office, beginning February 1, 2017. Wolff's first book, "Fire and Fury" was the accounting of Trump's campaign and first year in office. And as with the first book, if you're a Donald Trump fan, you won't like the second. A book review on Amazon is supposed to focus less on the material than on the writing style and impact the book can make on those who read it. I received an early copy of the book, and it really is quite interesting. As a work of non-fiction, I can only hope that Michael Wolff is right in both his facts and his interpretation of those facts. He's already been called out on some basic facts about the Mueller Report; his critics say Wolff "couldn't have possibly known that". Certainly the Mueller Report is covered as much as possible in Wolff's book. But what about the others mentioned in the book? For instance, while Michael Wolff tries to name names and square the circles, he never really states what Hope Hicks did for Trump. Hints are put out, but they're really too thin to discern the truth from. Among the others who riding around in Trump's orbit are Putin, Paul Manafort (and his growing legal woes), Rudy Giuliani, and John McCain, who, even in death managed to bedevil Donald Trump. A few members from the cast of "Trump: The First Year" are back in "Siege", including Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, Michael Flynn, and Rex Tillerson, among them. But Year Two and Book Two are as interesting as Year One and Book One. Fans of President Trump are going to accuse Michael Wolff (and me) of writing "fake news", but I really think Michael Wolff has a pretty good read on the second year of the Trump Administration. Gryphon50 5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating I’ve read all the major biographies on Trump but this still manages to uncover some interesting quirks and eccentricities. It’s well worth reading. Everything in it gels pretty well with what I’ve read before so I believe it’s accurate. prisrob 4.0 out of 5 stars The Trump Saga Michael Wolff is one of those authors who may be truthful or furtive and sneaky depending upon whom you listen to. His books sell like hot cakes because we want to know the gossip, the inside secrets. Like his first book,Fire and Fury about the Trump’s first year, we believe or not. Siege continues from the second year, January 2018. However, the author has not visited the White House, he has not spoken to anyone in the White House, and like the first book, Steve Bannon is his greatest source. Even before this book was released, the author declared that Mueller had drafted an indictment on obstruction charges for the president. However, Mueller has refuted this claim. Some of this sounds plausible and Wolff says it is his language that may have been off putting. He does share that the trump marriage is a sham. Melania spends most of her time in a home she bought in Maryland where her parents and son live. Melania is very close to their son, Barron, trump not so much. The list of claims, Pence is an idiot, Kavanaugh almost had his nomination rescinded because he is a Catholic, trump makes anti semetic and racist remarks frequently, that people who spend a lot of time with him call him vile and vicious. We all know that trump ordered Michael Cohen to lie to Congress, and probably many others. This book is full of information about Michael Cohen, Robert Mueller, Michael Flynn, Hannity, Putin, Kavanaugh, Kushner, Khashoggi, McCain and Woodward. Some of the most interesting is the issue of Melania, her hospitalization, and their non-marriage. We have suspected that trump is a madman, and he makes decisions about the country on a whim, no rhyme nor reason. Believe what you will. This is a book more about Trump’s emotional state rather than political. But, we have no doubt that this is the kind of gossip we like to share. The inside scoop, difficult to tell, but as Trump’s marriage may be a fraud, so it seems may be his presidency. Recommended. prisrob 06-04-19 Elisa 20 3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, but there's not enough sourcing Michael Wolff can build a scene, choose a quote and tell a story. He has help here from Steve Bannon who was part of the previous book as well. Now Bannon's out of the White House, but he's still good with a snarky phrase and Wolff, like many better journalists, can't resist a Bannon quote. It always spices up the text. The good thing about Bannon is that he's unafraid to be identified. That isn't true for everyone and it creates a problem for the book. There's a lot of "friends say...", and "Many people around Trump believed that..." which, along with the complete lack of any footnoting creates a real problem. What's true here? What isn't? The Mueller team has already denied what Wolff wrote about them writing up an indictment of the president. One of the "friends say" stories is pretty significant. It's about Kellyanne Conway, whose job is defending Trump to the press, and her husband George, a lawyer who has become one of his most vocal critics. Wolff explains their marriage by saying "friends say that" they actually both feel the same way about Trump--they both loathe him. While that may be true, including that friends may know and say it, it doesn't seem like a high enough standard to assert it via anonymous sources. I mean, why couldn't someone else write a book and say, "Friends say the Conways did this as a way for Kellyanne to demonstrate her loyalty to the boss. 'I'll even take on my husband on your behalf!" (This quote didn't happen but it's concerning how easily the "no sources/no footnotes" style of writing could open the door for writing anything you like as if its true. Especially in an age of so-called "fake news" , it's a real concern.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2049
__label__wiki	0.817373	0.817373	Gadget Site The Grommet Reinvents Its Pinterest Strategy by Allison Schiff // Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 – 1:05 pm Pinterest made sense for The Grommet right from the start. The Grommet is an ecommerce site where inventors and entrepreneurs can launch and sell their products – everything from the innovative (lunchboxes that unzip into placemats) to the strange, but cool (liquid that can be applied to the fingertips of gloves to make them touchscreen-friendly). In the early days, a lot of the sharing The Grommet saw on Pinterest was organic. The products are highly visual, and they’ve got a sort of funky DIY vibe about them – very pinnable. The problem, and the opportunity, came when Pinterest launched Promoted Pins at the end of 2014. The Grommet started taking advantage of Promoted Pins right from the start and the performance was promising, but setting up each pin individually was a ton of work and the cost per acquisition (CPA) left something to be desired. “We were seeing between 80% and 90% new customers coming in through Pinterest, but we were also trying to manage over 1,000 different promoted pins, and that can get pretty overwhelming,” said Maggie Schulz, digital marketing manager at The Grommet. “We really needed a manageable way to scale that success and a much stronger toolbox to manage our growth on Pinterest.” Which is why The Grommet hooked up with social data analytics company and Pinterest Marketing Developer Partner 4C to streamline its Pinterest strategy, especially around keyword optimization and specific targeting parameters. Pinterest is a highly intent-driven platform, and if a brand or product isn’t turning up in search, that’s a missed opportunity. “Our goal is to help advertisers match keywords and discover the best audiences to reach,” said 4C CMO Aaron Goldman. Most of The Grommet’s customers use the site to find gifts, and that can make the discovery aspect somewhat challenging. Keywords needs to attract both the recipient and the gift-giver. “We create different target audiences based on who we think the gift recipient is – dads, boyfriends, husbands, brothers,” said Schulz. “But we’re also thinking about how we can apply keyword sets to multiple ads. We use 4C to group related products together and tweak the perfect audience for them on Pinterest.” The Grommet, for instance, targeted a small plastic stencil for addressing envelopes called Lettermate at DIYers, holiday card writers and people interested in stationery – a fairly niche group. The post became one of The Grommet’s top-performing Promoted Pins of all time, with more than 105,500 re-pins and over 23,300 likes. But The Grommet was looking for more than top-of-the-funnel vanity metrics. After tapping 4C to improve workflow efficiency, Schulz and her team stopped focusing on the manual labor of pin management and instead worked to reduce The Grommet’s cost per acquisition on Pinterest. Over the first month, The Grommet brought its CPA down by 21%, and two months in, orders derived from Pinterest interest had grown by 64%. By month three, orders were up by 630%, and by the start of Q4 2015, 10% of The Grommet’s overall order volumes could be tied back to Promoted Pins. The Grommet’s customers will often save what they like on Pinterest, returning later to convert on the re-pin when they’re ready to buy. It’s the nexus of earned and paid, said Michael Akkerman, head of marketing developer partnerships at Pinterest. “There’s a sweet spot between virality and amplification where we see pins and re-pins continue to live on and purchases continue to accrue,” Akkerman said. “It’s sort of like the gift that keeps on giving.” Part of The Grommet’s success on Pinterest is also attributable to the natural alignment of their audiences, Akkerman said. “The Grommet is a discovery network for the innovators of new products, and Pinterest is a discovery engine for life,” he said. “And when people come to Pinterest, they’re doing so with the intent to take action.” It’s that buying mindset that sets Pinterest apart, Akkerman said. He pointed to Pinterest’s buy button, which The Grommet is planning to start using in the first quarter of 2016. Although social buy buttons didn’t perform all that well across the board this holiday season – even Pinterest, which is arguably more ecommerce-centric than either Facebook or Twitter, was reportedly seeing less than 10 purchases a day through its shoppable pins – Akkerman takes umbrage at being lumped in with the crowd. “Our app lends itself to commercial discoverability, which is the state that consumers are in when they leverage and intersect with Pinterest versus other platforms, where that isn’t necessarily a natural behavior,” Akkerman said. “I can tell you that the experience is seamless. We’re not just slapping a buy button on a pin; we’re giving users the option.”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2053
__label__wiki	0.586665	0.586665	Ready for the future: Lift up the online banking platform By Leen van Wambeke on 18 July 2018 In a digital world, technology never sleeps. Operating systems and processes from the past are no longer fit to support today's digital transformation. Conscious about this, our client, the Belgian branch of a large European bank, reached out to AE to help with a full technical re-write of its online banking platform. The project was part of their broader international transformation programme and required aninitial version to run in production within 10 months time. Needless to say … a challenging deadline. Topics: Finance SOA Personalization Reference case financial services The API Billionaires Club is about to welcome Trillionaire members. But how should you deal with it? By Cynric Huys on 14 July 2016 The amount of API traffic increases every day. But it’s no longer just the known players such as Google, Amazon, Twitter, Facebook and Salesforce (the API Billionaires Club) that will produce the related massive amount of data. Cisco estimates that by 2020 37 billion smart ‘things’ will be capable to connect with an API. The Internet of Things is here! But how should API-providers handle all these clients? Topics: Integration SOA API Management Service Design: You’re doing it wrong By Roos Uwaerts on 25 February 2016 In most application landscapes services tend to pop up like mushrooms, with little to no attention being devoted to decent service design or decent service-oriented architecture (SOA). Frankly put, this means you’re doing it wrong. Topics: Integration SOA Service Design Enterprise Architecture Microservices, what's in a name? By Pieter Herroelen on 22 June 2015 Microservices are all the rage right now. It's an architectural style which promises fast delivery and robust, scalable systems. Some people say it's SOA 2.0. For a thorough introduction, I recommend reading this article by James Lewis and Martin Fowler. You could say that microservices are the love child of Continuous Delivery and DDD. Unfortunately, someone made a mistake when registering the baby. They got the name wrong. Topics: SOA Software Engineering Enterprise Architecture Integration : Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By Bart Orbie on 25 September 2014 In the last 5 years of my career as an enterprise architect, whenever the word "integration" came up, discussions started about the choice of an ESB (Enterprise Service Bus), SOA (Service Oriented Architecture), FTP or web services, SOAP or REST, XML or JSON, etc. In short, when involved in discussions about "integration", one most likely finds himself drowning in a multitude of technical acronyms and technological standards. I compare the technological side of integration to the "Dr. Jekyll" personality : it is the side well-known to everyone, stable, under control and increasingly complying to uniform standards. Topics: Integration SOA Enterprise Architecture Functional Analysis	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2054
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__label__cc	0.576436	0.423564	Emergency Assistance Appointments Suicide-Related Support Answering Crisis Calls This Holiday Season Staff Writter ACTS HELPLINE Donate Now The holidays can be extremely tough for those who have lost loved ones, are struggling to pay bills, or dealing with other stressors in their lives. Our Helpline Program allows us to come alongside our neighbors as they work through deep mental and emotional pain. It is run by a dedicated staff of seven and volunteer team of fourteen. Our trained Crisis Listeners are available 24/7 and receive nearly 2,000 calls per month - 39% of which are suicide related. Encompassing four different resources, the Helpline program, with the help of donations received, provides:Crisis Listeners: Thirty-nine percent of calls received per month by the Helpline are suicide related. All ACTS crisis listeners are trained to help people deal with their feelings and to talk through their issues.Resources Listeners: Providing a wealth of information on the availability of resources available to people who are in crisis, such as hospital locations etc.Senior Link: A completely free service,... Call 24/7 Crisis Donate Helpline ACTS fosters hope, provides relief and promotes self-sufficiency for our Prince William area neighbors in crisis. © 2020 ACTSPWC	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2060
__label__cc	0.594966	0.405034	alicante-airport.org unofficial guide to Alicante Airport in Spain alicante-airport.org 2019 Airport History Airport Departures Airport Arrivals Airlines / Destinations Visiting Alicante Welcome to Alicante Airport Airport Arrivals Airport Departures Alicante Airport Services Guideonline services Search and book Car Hire in Alicante Airport Find Airport Hotels in Alicante Airport Find info about your Airport Transfer from Alicante Airport Find information about your Airport Parking About Alicante Airport ALCmore info Alicante-Elche was formerly known as El Altet and was opened in May 1967. The airport got its name from the geographical region in which it was situated. Alicante airport is located in the province of Alicante, which is in the Elche municipality. Alicante-Elche took over from the older Airport La Rabassa. There have been three renovations since the airport was created. Alicante Airport located just 9km southwest of Alicante and 11km from Elche (which serves as the city center of the Mediterranean Municipality) Alicante Elche Airport serves as the main airport for the Region of Murcia and the Province of Alicante. Being one of the largest airports in Spain, it’s no wonder that Alicante Airport should have a rich history as well. It was built in the El Altet area and opened on 4th May 1967. This is the area that gave the airport its original name i.e. El Altet which was later to be changed to Alicante airport. The Convair Metropolitan was the first commercial flight to land in the airport thus marking the beginning of the airport’s popularity. Within a very short time span Alicante Airport managed to hit the over a million traffic passengers a year mark. Search for the best deals on rental cars in Alicante Airport Alicante Airport Quik Info Alicante Airport codes IATA airport code: ALC ICAO airport code: LEAL Airport Summary Owner: ENAIRE Operator: Aena Serves: Alicante, Elche, Benidorm, Murcia and Albacete Location: Elche (Alicante) Norwegian Air Shuttle Airport Address Location: 03195 L’Altet, Alicante, Spain You can be able to spot bars and restaurants, an ice cream parlor, cafeterias and a fast food outlet when you are within the airport grounds. At the Costa Blanca Plaza, which serves as the airport’s entertainment and shopping center, you will find eight cafes and four restaurants. Business Facilities and Airport Conference Although there are no business and conference facilities at the airport at the moment, there is an Ifach VIP Lounge on Departures level 1 which offers internet access, phone, photocopying and fax services to business class passengers. Just three (3) miles from the airport is the Holiday Inn Alicante-Playa de San Juan which can cater for business and conference facilities. There is a lost property office located on the ground floor. There is however no luggage storage facility at the airport. There are various shops here including tobacconists, a cake shop, a sport and shoe shop, a music store, three duty free shops and news agents. To search for misplaced luggage or belongings, you can contact the lost and found hotline on 966 91 94 44 or e-mail alc.objetosperdidos@aena.es. The unit is in operation from Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM until 2:30 PM, excluding holiday and national festivities. There are two parking lots at the airport with a total capacity of 1,500 spaces. One lot is located just opposite the terminal building and the other one is adjacent to it. They offer both long and short term parking rates. Airport Car Hire There is cutthroat competition among the various car rental companies and this has played to the advantage of the customers. The only time when the rates are high is during the summer when there is an influx of tourists. In order to get the best rates it’s usually recommended to make prior inquiries through online service providers. Not only does booking online guarantee you the best rate but at the same time it’s more convenient since you are able to do it from the comfort of your home. Money and Communications There are various financial and communications facilities here which include ATMs, a Bureau de Change and a post office. Alicante Airport Train There is currently no train service operating from the airport. For one to be able to access train services from the vicinity of the airport one has to use taxi services from the here to the Alicante central station. Alicante Airport Buses If you are a first-time visitor at Alicante Airport you might find it quite difficult to figure out how to board a bus to Benidorm, Calpe, Elche, Murcia, Alicante and/or other cities within Costa Blanca. This is because the bus stop area around the airport tends to be quite confusing. Bus stop No.30 is the best place to board since it accommodates all the bus lines offering regular services to the various cities around the Costa Blanca. Alicante Airport Taxi It is very convenient to use taxi services from the airport to your hotel or apartment since the taxi ranks are conveniently located just near the airport terminals. Charges from the airport to Alicante will cost approximately €12 or more, depending on the distance traveled. The prices also vary depending on the season; during holiday seasons they tend to go higher. Contact the Alicante Airport for more information and enquiries on +34 913 21 10 00 Alicante-Airport.org Alicante-airport.org is the Essential guide to Alicante Airport. Find information on airport access, flight status, car hire, Taxis, nearby hotels.. Taxi Transfers Alicante Airport Departures Alicante Airport Arrivals ALC Destinations/Airlines Disclaimer / TOS Copyright 2020 © alicante-airport.org is not the official Airport website see dislaimer	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2063
__label__cc	0.665198	0.334802	Allan R. Cohen Professor of Management at Babson College, Author of "Influencing Up" Authors, Change, Leadership Speakers Allan R. Cohen Biography At Babson since 1982, Professor Cohen holds the Edward A. Madden Distinguished Professorship in Global Leadership, in residence at San Francisco campus. He recently served two years as the interim dean of the graduate school, and previously completed seven years as vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty. His career has been devoted to increasing the leadership and management skills of practicing and aspiring managers, and building innovative academic organizations. A consultant on organizational change and leadership for companies as large as GE, IBM and Lafarge, and as entrepreneurial as Access Technology and Menon and Menon Diesel Engine, he helped found the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, and has also lived/worked in the Philippines, England and Holland, and consulted in China, Brazil, Venezuela, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Singapore, and Dubai. At the University of New Hampshire, he was the J.R. Carter Professor of Management and helped build the Whittemore School of Business and Economics. Throughout his career he has directed and taught in executive development programs for thousands of managers. Dr. Cohen is coauthor of numerous books widely used by managers: best seller Managing for Excellence, the award-winning Alternative Work Arrangements; Power Up: Transforming Organizations Through Shared Leadership; Influence without Authority; and Influencing Up. He edited The Portable MBA in Management. 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__label__cc	0.695346	0.304654	Recovery Essays © 2018 by Columbia Strategies LLC info@allemview.com 5100 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 307, Washington, DC 20016 For any inquiries, please contact as noted below. “It could have gone the other way.” My name is Johnny Allem and I enjoy long-term recovery from the disease of alcoholism. That specifically means I have not had a drink or drug in 26 years. I am very happy with this outcome. So are my family, neighbors, and the tax payers of the District of Columbia. I have been an active advocate for fresh and science-based policies for addressing addiction in America since 1985 when I was appointed chair of the Mayors Advisory Council on Alcoholism in the District of Columbia. I speak out to demonstrate recovery and advocate so others may enjoy the benefits of recovery as I have. While I have a story of spectacle and bad behavior as is often played up in the media view of this disease, my larger story – like millions of Americans – is one of service, responsibility, joy, and citizenship. I have been a successful businessman in the District, a cabinet member in DC Government, operations director of the District’s mental health system, and president and CEO of a national non-profit organization. I have written, testified, and demonstrated on behalf of addiction recovery and the larger field of behavior health and public health. In a national program known as Recovery Ambassadors, I have taught more than 2500 citizens in recovery how to be citizen advocates. Fourteenth and V Streets, Northwest, in Washington, DC, is today in the heart of a gentrifying and thriving inner city neighborhood. On the northwest corner, however, is the worn and drab building more indicative of the neighborhood’s history since the 1968 riots. Next to a deli on the corner is an unmarked door. The door opens to a narrow and dingy stairway with well-worn treads, stained walls, and the light of one 60-watt bulb. A sign at the top of the stairs welcomes you to a twelve-step clubhouse. From 7 am to nearly midnight, hundreds of District residents climb these steps, walk down the hall to a coffee room, and spend a few moments in fellowship and gratitude for another 24 hours without a drink or a drug. The air is really different inside the club. It is weighted with the kind of gratitude only the dying can appreciate. To express this gratitude, someone several years ago pasted a homemade poster along side the official welcome sign at the top of the stairs. It simply said: “It could have gone the other way.” In 1991, I was the alcoholic in recovery that first walked those stairs, signed a lease, and helped others organize a recovery club on that corner. I cannot describe the gratitude I feel as I meet those who began their recovery journey at 14th and V over the past 17 years. But let me share an even more potent story for me: Last Saturday, my son held a huge party at his home in Fairfax County. It celebrated his daughter’s 14th birthday. This wonderful child, my oldest grandchild, has never seen her grandfather drunk. I am reminded that my grandfather died of this disease much younger than I am today. Her grandfather is alive, healthy, productive to society, and made her favorite home made ice cream for her birthday party. I testify today not just on behalf of the millions of Americans who enjoy recovery as I do. I testify today on behalf of my three grandchildren, and the offspring of alcoholics and addicts everywhere. The science is clear. I know where their genes come from. I work so help will be there for their generation. The science has taught us so much. But no disease in modern America has such a gap between what science teaches us and how we respond to illness. When I began my journey in 1982, I was told that many die without any intervention and most wind up in institutions and jails. It is not any better today. In fact, in the same decade that has seen the most advances in brain science is also the decade in which America built more jail cells per capita than any civilization in history – largely to accommodate crude and inappropriate drug penalty laws. The work of the 1990s has left us a horrible legacy. But it has produced one positive result: Today, American voters favor treatment – not jail – for people suffering with an addiction diagnosis. I am reminded every day that I have choices. I choose to tend to my recovery because I know that “it could have gone the other way.” In America, we have not chosen recovery. Our story is going the wrong way. My grandchildren and your grandchildren will pay for our wrong choices. Those of you who craft policy for government action can make different choices. That is why I and the DC Recovery Community Alliance strongly endorse the three-point platform recommendation of the Whole Health Campaign outlined here today: Ensure equitable and adequate mental health and addiction treatment coverage in all public and private health care plans. Support policies that promote individual and family recovery from mental illnesses and addictions as integral to overall health. Commit to investing in America’s future through prevention, early intervention, and research on mental illnesses and addictions. Together, we can choose to recognize and honor recovery and the millions of citizens who enjoy successful outcomes from addiction disease. We can choose to mainstream responses to addiction and mental illness so early symptoms are recognized and addressed. We can choose to end the no-end, no-win, so-called War on Drugs and stop the expensive, corrosive and even racist jailing of Americans without attention to their primarily addictive conditions and illnesses. We can choose following science to normalize recovery – moving addiction from an epidemic to a manageable health threat. We can choose a healthy America – saving lives, saving money, restoring integrity and meaning to the American dream. Let’s not lose this opportunity to follow science, to follow success, and to follow the good sense of American voters. Let’s go the right way, the healing way, the recovery way. Testimony of Johnny W. Allem, President DC RECOVERY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE Before the DNC Platform Hearing on Health July 22, 2008, Alexandria, Virginia	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2065
__label__wiki	0.838549	0.838549	Erin Brown Thomas Jonathan Groce jonathan@atnentertainment.com Versatile Assassins www.versatileassassins.com versatileassassins@gmail.com www.erinbrownthomas.com erinbrownthomas@gmail.com Erin Brown Thomas is a dynamic director, writer, and editor who's collaborated with heavyweight talent including Selena Gomez, Eminem, Tony Hale, Lena Dunham, Emmy Rossum, and Elisabeth Moss and tentpole companies such as HBO, Netflix, Refinery 29, A Casual Romance, MTV, Snapchat Originals, and Makeready. Her films have received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and have been curated by Vimeo Staff. Erin has directed over a dozen films which have screened in 89 festivals worldwide, including 12 Oscar Qualifying events. Most recently, the experimental "But First" placed her as an Artist in Residence at Palm Springs International ShortFest. She was selected to participate in the DGA's esteemed Commercial Directors Diversity Program. Erin’s screenplays have advanced at Sundance New Voices, Austin Film Fest, and Blue Cat Screenplay competition. Her pilot “Managing Life” was enacted via UCB's selective “Let’s Table This” lab. Erin is currently penning a feature for former Paramount Studios President Adam Goodman and in pre-production for her lauded original screenplay Italy ’99. When not on set, Erin dangles from the air as an aerial acrobat. Thus, she also founded a viral-hit prod. company, Versatile Assassins which tells complex stories about the human experience through aerial dance. Her youtube has quickly amassed 18k subscribers and over 2.5M views. REKINDLED - 12 Oscar Qualifying festivals, 16 awards, 57 official selections BUT FIRST... Feeling Flush Use password "erin" to view.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2066
__label__cc	0.644574	0.355426	Baffin Island Adventure Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq to 8/28/2020 Flight Paris / Kangerlussuaq + transfers + flight Kangerlussuaq / Paris Set sail aboard L’Austral to circumnavigate Baffin Island and discover the fascinating lands of the Canadian High Arctic. With PONANT, enjoy an unforgettable experience on this all new 15-day expedition cruise, during which you will likely get the chance to observe polar bears, whales and seals. The first destination is the North-West coast of Greenland which will welcome you with its majestic icebergs, colourful villages encircled by mountains and its basalt formations. This is the ideal opportunity for meeting the local population and learning about Greenland Inuit culture. L’Austral will then cross Davis Strait to reach Pond Inlet, in northern Baffin Island. Located at the entrance to the mythical Northwest Passage, this hamlet surrounded by mountains and glaciers sometimes has the privilege of witnessing narwhals passing through. Your Nunavut cruise will continue along the west coast of Baffin Island. You will have various opportunities to meet the local communities, including at Cape Dorset, a village that is highly reputed for the pieces of Inuit art that can be admired there. Before disembarking in Kangerlussuaq, don’t miss the chance to visit Akpatok, a mysterious and uninhabited island where it is not uncommon in the summertime to cross paths with bears drawn by the impressive colony of thick-billed murres that have taken up residence there. We are privileged guests in these remote lands where we are at the mercy of weather, ice, tidal and current conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the AECO. Ref : KK1645 - A140820 Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides. Hiking opportunity. Discovering Baffin, Canada’s largest island, and the stunning landscapes of Nunavut. Visit... Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Deck 4 Prestige Deck 5 Suite For more peace of mind, PONANT selects flights and takes care of your transfers for your trip as well as shore visits before and after the cruise. Canada: travel by sea - The eTA is not required for US, Australian and British citizens. Other nationalities: a Visa may be required, please contact Canada consulate website for details. http://www.canada.ca/en/index.html Windbreaker – Mandatory Mosquito repellent, anti-itch balm and mosquito head net (Greenland) Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides. Hiking opportunity. Discovering Baffin, Canada’s largest island, and the stunning landscapes of Nunavut. Visit traditional villages and encounter the Inuit people of Groenland and Nunavut. Disko Bay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the Northern Hemisphere’s largest icebergs. Landscapes: ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, ice caps, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, huge glaciers. Wildlife: polar bears, whales, seals, walruses, orcas, Arctic terns, thick-billed murres, and many other species of seabirds. August 14, 2020 Kangerlussuaq Embarkation 8/14/2020 from 16h00 to 17h00 Departure 8/14/2020 at 18h00 From 1941 to 1992, the town of Kangerlussuaq in Greenland was home to an American military base. Nowadays, thanks to its international airport, it has become a transit point for travellers seeking adventure in the Far North. Located to the north of the Arctic Circle, this town is the starting point of magnificent discoveries surrounded by unspoiled nature. Indeed, just a few dozen kilometres from there it is possible to get close to the Greenland ice sheet, the largest body of ice in the Northern Hemisphere. From Kangerlussuaq, admire also the superb landscapes of tundra in autumnal colours, where Arctic hares, musk oxen, Arctic foxes, reindeer, falcons and eagles live. August 15, 2020 Sisimiut Arrival 8/15/2020 Departure 8/15/2020 During your cruise, we invite you to discover Sisimiut, founded in 1756 and the second largest town in Greenland. This small town is typical of Greenland, boasting bewitching panoramas: here and there, colourful stilt houses dot the undulating landscape, and the small fishing port stands as the gateway to an icy realm. As for the town centre, it is home to a number of historic buildings, a small church and a museum which retraces the history of the Inuit people, as well as many craft shops. When your ship drops anchor here, you will set out to meet the locals in a typically arctic atmosphere. August 16, 2020 Disko Bay To the east of Baffin Bay, discover Disko Bay, scattered with countless icebergs produced by the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From your ship, admire the majestic ballet of these ice giants as they slowly drift across the dark waters. This site is a natural marvel of Greenland, and is also renowned as an observation point for the region’s many humpback whales. The encounters with wild fauna and stunning landscapes in the heart of this spectacular and fragile nature will be pure moments of wonder for you. August 17, 2020 At sea During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment. August 18, 2020 Pond Inlet, Nunavut On Baffin Island, located in northern Canada at the mouth of the famous NorthWest Passage, there is a small Inuit settlement at the very bounds of infinity. To get there, cross the Arctic Circle, the imaginary line that separates man from lands of mystery and wonder. It’s not so much the way of life that sets Pond Inlet’s inhabitants apart, so much as the setting. Snow-capped mountains, fjords and glaciers combine in a dazzling natural environment that fills space and expands time. Some discoveries change you forever: this is one of them. August 19, 2020 Bellot Strait A key stage in the North West Passage, the Bellot Strait, crossed by strong currents, promises you an unforgettable sailing experience. The entrance to the strait is dominated by the Ross Cairn. The buildings of Fort Ross also stand not far from here. Separating Somerset Island from the Boothia Peninsula, this 2-km-wide strait was discovered in 1852 by Captain William Kennedy of the Royal Navy, and the Frenchman Joseph-René Bellot, during an expedition in search of Sir John Franklin. Discover a magnificent décor covered in snow, fragmented by large ice floes. As you sail between them, your ship will perhaps be accompanied by a few polar bears. August 20, 2020 Pouncet Island, Nunavut The atmosphere of the Far North is tangible on Pouncet Island, located in the beautiful and wild Kitikmeot Region. It is the least populated part of Nunavut, with more than 88% Inuit and 1% Native Americans. It is here that Canada’s largest protected area can be found: the Queen Maud Gulf Migratory Bird Sanctuary, a nesting ground for more than 90% of the population of Ross’s geese. The spectacular, majestic scenery of the Far North is yours to admire, as a privileged guest in these remote lands with breathtaking icy landscapes. August 21, 2020 Fury and Hecla Strait At the heart of the Arctic Ocean, set sail in the footsteps of the British explorer W.E. Parris who in 1822, during his desperate quest to find the North West Passage, discovered the Fury and Hecla Strait. The expedition that he led with two Royal Navy vessels, HMS Fury and HMS Hecla, in the hope of crossing the mythical maritime passageway, ended in failure. Trapped in the ice, the two ships were blocked to the north of Foxe Basin, but this allowed them to identify the strait separating the Melville peninsula and Baffin Island. Covered by ice floe for the majority of the year, this narrow stretch of sea is very difficult to access. When you enter the passage, you will have the privilege of visiting the Inuit village of Igloolik. August 21, 2020 Igloolik, Nunavut Located to the north of the Arctic Circle, between the Canadian continent and Baffin Island, Igloolik is on a small island of Foxe Basin, off the coast of the northeast corner of the Melville Peninsula. A cultural epicentre with 1,200 inhabitants, the town was the setting for Atanarjuat, an award-winning feature-film released in 2002, the first film to be entirely written, shot and acted in the Inuktitut language and directed by Inuit filmmakers. Although part of the Qikiqtaaluk region in Nunavut, the community actually mixes cultural traditions from three regions (Qikiqtaaluk, Kitikmeot and Kivalliq). Igloolik embodies an intense concentration of the Arctic experience. August 22, 2020 Prince Charles Island, Nunavut Located to the east of Baffin Island, the largest of the islands of Foxe Basin, Prince Charles Island (named in honour of Prince Charles, who was born in the year it was discovered) is 130 km long and 100 km wide. It was only discovered and mapped in 1948 during a Royal Canadian Air Force aerial survey. You’ll perhaps have the chance to glimpse a polar bear along the shallow, uniformly straight-lined and flat coastal zone of this outcrop, which was formed by post-glacial marine deposits. The tundra that covers the interior is home to a rich ecosystem that enables certain species to adapt to extreme winter temperatures. August 23, 2020 Cape Dorset, Nunavut In the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, surrounded by the hilly tundra of the Kinngait Mountains, Cape Dorset lies on Dorset Island south east of Foxe Peninsula on Baffin Island. Likely to have been inhabited for several millennia by the Inuits, its oldest signs of occupation date back to around 2400 BC and were found in Cape Dorset. What makes it unique is its large community of craftspeople and artists. August 24, 2020 Kimmirut, Nunavut Located on the southernmost peninsula of Baffin Island, Kimmirut is a traditional Inuit hamlet facing the Hudson Strait. Sat on the mouth of the river, it overlooks the waters of Glasgow Inlet. With picturesque beauty that will surely charm you, this hamlet is on the site of Hudson Bay’s first trading post, founded in 1911. Populated for centuries by Inuits, the region is home to over 400 inhabitants who maintain a traditional way of life. Adjoining Kimmirut is the Katannilik Territorial Park Reserve, (the Inuktitut word Katannilik means “the place of waterfalls”), whose remarkable natural and cultural heritage mean it has been part of the Canadian Heritage River System since 1992. August 25, 2020 Akpatok Island, Nunavut Akpatok Island lies in the north-western part of Ungava Bay. Uninhabited, it is famous for its steep coastal cliffs that can tower over 200 metres, its large limestone platform eroded by waves and its many beaches. It has International Biological Program status and is known for its large bird population, especially the thick-billed murre, also known as Brünnich's guillemot. You’ll perhaps have the chance to glimpse polar bears as they move along the limestone cliffs in search of food. August 26, 2020 Iqaluit, Nunavut Known as Frobisher Bay in the past, before being named Iqaluit in 1987, the capital of Nunavut is the smallest Canadian capital, with 7,000 inhabitants. It is a gateway to the secret, mysterious and wild Arctic, expressing this world of silence, a majestic territory. Strongly rooted in its unique Inuit culture, it holds memories of a millennia-old presence of pre-Dorset, Dorset and Thule cultures. Discoveries indicate that it was a fishing and camping site, called qaluit (“place of fish”) at the time. You’ll appreciate its large ice-covered and isolated spaces steeped in Inuit culture and imbued with a unique “Far North” atmosphere. Arrival 8/28/2020 early morning Disembarkation 8/28/2020 at 07h30 Innovative design, sleek shape and profile, refined interior decoration, friendly, intimate atmosphere: French designers and decorators have managed to give this ship a unique style and veritable signature of its own. Combinations of fine materials, colours and tones harmoniously livened up with touches of bright colour, elegant lines, discreet and subtle refinement… everything has been designed to create a unique atmosphere onboard, a veritable personality: the chic style and naturally relaxing ambiance of a veritable private yacht. More about L'Austral For your serenity, PONANT selects flights and organizes the transfers between the port and the airport (and vice versa). This package is included in your cruise fare. Embarkation Day - Paris/Kangerlussuaq Flight Paris/Kangerlussuaq selected by PONANT. Approximate flight duration: 4 hours, 40 min. Meet and greet at airport. Transfer to the pier for embarkation. – Cruise on board your ship – Disembarkation Day - Kangerlussuaq/Paris Meet and great at the port. Transfer to the airport in time for flight check in. Flight Kangerlussuaq/Paris selected by PONANT. Flights Paris/Kangerlussuaq and Kangerlussuaq/Paris selected by PONANT in economy class. Transfers as per programme. Assistance from our local representative. Other services not mentioned in the programme. Tourist infrastructures are very limited in Kangerlussuaq. We kindly ask you for your flexibility and understanding: Due to limited local transportation resources, waiting might be generated. Due to local transportation conditions, comfort is basic and carry on could be limited on board the buses used for the passengers transfer to the airport (if too large the carry on could be transferred with the main luggage). The use of a back pack is suggested. Due to limited human resource, please note that drivers act as guides. For passengers in transit in Paris, it is recommended to stay one night in Paris before and after your connecting flight. Programme and flight schedule are subject to change. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents. Passengers must check in at least two hours before flight departure time. From 8/14/2020 stateroom category* Deluxe Stateroom Deluxe Suite Prestige Deck 4 Prestige Deck 5 Prestige Deck 6 Prestige Deck 5 Suite Prestige Deck 6 Suite Owner's Suite Superior Stateroom Our complementary services Before your cruise 8/11/2020 - PARISIAN ESCAPE (3 NIGHTS) 8/13/2020 - COMFORT PACKAGE: NIGHT IN PARIS CDG AIRPORT + TRANSFER HOTEL/AIRPORT During the cruise 8/16/2020 - Helicopter flight over the glacier (2 hours) After your cruise 8/28/2020 - COMFORT PACKAGE: TRANSFER AIRPORT/HOTEL + NIGHT IN PARIS CDG AIRPORT PARISIAN ESCAPE (3 NIGHTS) (3 nuits) Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme. For all Paris Lovers, first time-visitor or repeater, indulge yourself with 3 days of discovery in the French capital. Ideally located in the heart of the city of lights, you will discover the charms of Montmartre, and enjoy a delightful way to discover exceptional views of Paris while enjoying the best of its gastronomy. Combine in a few days Art, Culture and Luxury in a city revealed as one of the most elegant places in the world. Day 1 – Paris Meet and greet off your flight at the airport arrival hall or Paris Charles de Gaulle or Paris Orly. Look for PONANT sign. Transfer to your hotel Westin Paris Vendôme. Official check-in time is 4 pm. A local representative will be present at the hospitality desk from late afternoon to welcome and answer any questions you may have. Begin your Parisian stay with a tasting of French wines and cheeses organized a few minutes away from your hotel, a sommelier will be present to guide you throughout this discovery. Dinner is at leisure. Meet your fellow travellers for breakfast. Your morning tour will be dedicated to one of Paris’s most charming, mythical and quirky places to wander: the Montmartre neighborhood. You will run into all the romance that Paris stands for. Explore Paris’ most bohemian, artistic district discovering the picturesque streets that inspired Renoir, Picasso, and Edith Piaf. Take the funicular to reach the top and visit the Sacre-Coeur Basilica, one of the landmarks of Paris. Located at the top of the Montmartre hill, it offers one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the capital, more than 400 meters above sea level. With its Romano-Byzantine style, the Basilica is recognizable from its white color. Walk to the place du Tertre, the Abbesses area and its small steep streets. Enjoy some free time to soak up the romantic atmosphere exploring the eccentric lifestyles of current and former Montmartre residents and discover why local residents are so proud of their peculiar vineyard. Enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant, a 16th century house in the heart of Old Montmartre. To keep alive the Montmartre tradition of cheerfulness and friendliness, welcoming artists and winemakers. Relax for a panoramic drive of Paris back to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Discover the pleasures of Getting lost in The Galeries Lafayette boulevard Haussmann, distinguished by the elegance of its décor spread over five floors balconies and a new Art Style rose window dome. At the top of the building, you could admire from its terrace the beautiful view on Paris. Or, choose to explore a more cultural Paris going through museum’s treasures (Le Louvre is 10 minute-walk from your hotel). Dinner at leisure. Optional evening Dinner show on the border between dream and magic… The most mythical of Parisian cabarets invites you to experience a fairytale-like stroll that you are not about to forget. An evening in the effervescent spirit of a real Parisian party, let go and be enchanted by the Moulin Rouge… After breakfast, you will drive to Île de la Cité, often considered as the epicenter of Paris. Solemn and museum-like, it is the city's religious and judicial center, with a Gothic crown jewel in Notre Dame. Look front stage and center for a sublime medieval masterpiece, Notre Dame Cathedral. Look up to see its looming gargoyles, then head around back of the cathedral for the famous flying buttresses and a glimpse of the falcons that often nest on the roof of the cathedral.P two islands in the center of Paris. After all the historic grandeur, Île Saint-Louis, linked to Île de la Cité by a tiny bridge, offers a welcome hedonistic respite, its grid of narrow streets parading a lively mix of fine food shops, arty boutiques, and top restaurants. It is located in the historical center of the city and is a great place for a walk full of surprises. Admire the numerous former private mansion houses from the 17thand 18th centuries. It is now time to board your motor coach for a special gourmet trip. You will enjoy a lunch on board Le Bustronome, a high-end double decker bus that stands out in particular for its panoramic glass roof. Totally immersed in a Parisian atmosphere, you will experience a gourmet tour through Paris combining sightseeing with a gastronomic meal. You will be back to your hotel in the mid-afternoon, to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner is on your own. Depart your hotel and transfer to the Airport for your charter flight (flight information will be communicated when known by the company). Your hotel: The Westin Paris Vendôme is centrally located in Paris, facing the Tuileries Garden. The hotel is only 10 minute-walk to Concorde, the Louvre Museum and the Place Vendôme. Among the hotel’s classically elegant interiors, you will find modern comforts like a spa and a fitness center. Designed by Jacques Garcia, Le First, restaurant boudoir Paris invites you to taste a contemporary and refined twist on traditional Brasserie-style cuisine. Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail. 3-night accommodation at The Westin Paris Vendôme 4* in superior room, including breakfast. Meals as mentioned in the programme. Beverage package during meals (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee or tea). Transfers, visits and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme. Local English-speaking guide. Tips for the drivers and local guides. Regarding your transfer from the airport to the hotel, it is imperative that you communicate at least 15 days prior to the beginning of your cruise your flight departure details, to secure the proper meet and greet service at the airport. Early check-in and/or late check-out are available depending on availability and extra cost. An additional night is possible, upon request and depending on hotel availability. Please, contact your travel agent for further detail. The Moulin Rouge evening show required a minimum of 10 participants. The price includes the transfer go and back, the dinner 3 courses (drinks included) and an assistance before and after the show. Contact of your hotel: The Westin Hotel Vendôme Telephone number : + (1) 44 77 11 11 Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. Total : $2,220 According to availability. COMFORT PACKAGE: NIGHT IN PARIS CDG AIRPORT + TRANSFER HOTEL/AIRPORT (1 nuit) For your serenity, PONANT selects for you an ideally located hotel and organises your transfer. Day 1 – Roissy CDG Meet-and-greet and check-in in Pullman Roissy CDG hotel, from 3:00 pm. The rest of the day and the evening are at leisure. Day 2 – PONANT selected flight for embarkation Breakfast is on your own. Group transfer from the hotel to the airport terminal, in time for check-in of flight selected by PONANT. The Pullman Roissy CDG hotel is a four stars property located in Roissy. Located at 2 minutes walking from Roissypole, RER and CDGVal station, you will easily be able to join it. This programme includes: 1-night accomodation in Classic Room at the Pullman Roissy CDG 4*. Transfer mentionned in the programme. A soft welcome drink, upon arrival at the hotel. This programme does not include: Dinner of day 1. Breakfast of day 2. All personal expenses (meals and drinks, sightseeing, etc.) Early check-in, late check-out and other services not mentioned in the programme. Official hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Departure time of the hotel will be communicated by our representative. Total : $90 Helicopter flight over the glacier (2 hours) This overland must be prebooked and prepaid at least 60 days prior to your cruise. Any reservation made after this deadline will be confirmed on-board based on availability. A minimum of participants must be booked in order to operate this tour. 100 % of total cost will be billed for cancellations made less than 60 days before departure. From the quay, you will get to the airport by coach. The helicopters used are generally Bell 212 with 10 seats each or S-61 Sikorsky with 18 seats. A helicopter trip in Greenland is an unforgettable experience! On board these helicopters, you will be able to experience the spectacular scenery of Disko Bay and the chance to see the ice fjord and ice cap in the most exclusive way. The ice fjord and the glacier make up a world-class area of outstanding natural beauty, as a result the fjord was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004. The figures speak for themselves: the glacier is more than 3,000 km2 in area and calves about 40 cubic kilometres of ice every year. The ice from the glaciers thus totally dominates the sea in large parts of Disko Bay and in the sea west of Greenland. From the air, the big floating icebergs become tiny, white cotton wads on a blue surface. When the helicopter flies above the ice sheet there is an exceptional view of the head of the glacier, where the icebergs are created, and of the enormous expanse of ice. The flight back takes place at low altitude through the ice fjord, which is densely populated with enormous icebergs. This excursion includes a 1-hour flight. Like everywhere else in Greenland, we recommend you wear comfortable shoes, a wind and waterproof jacket, a hat and sunglasses and to take a warm sweater and insect repellent. Please be aware that this excursion is obviously completely subject to weather conditions and that the number of seats is limited. The seat assignment will be done by the local pilot. Unfortunately, seats cannot be preassigned. Duration of excursions are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. Total : $780 COMFORT PACKAGE: TRANSFER AIRPORT/HOTEL + NIGHT IN PARIS CDG AIRPORT For your serenity, PONANT organises your transfer and select for you an ideally located hotel. Day 1 - Disembarkation Day After landing of your flight selected by PONANT in Paris, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the Pullman Roissy CDG hotel. Check-in in your room. Evening and dinner at leisure. Breakfast on your own followed by check-out. Official hotel check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2069
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__label__cc	0.593993	0.406007	Walk Stansted Wildlife Walk 5 – Stansted Mountfitchet and the Aubrey Buxton nature reserve A walk of about four miles to see the countryside around Stansted, with a visit to the Essex Wildlife Trust Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve. OS Explorer Sheet 195. Starting from the car park by the castle and railway in the centre of the village. OS Reference TL517249. 1. START at Stansted Mountfitchet Car Park, beside the Castle and the railway. Walk out of the car park at the junction with Lower Street and turn right to go past the interesting shops in the centre of the village. Cross the road and continue on the left hand pavement along Lower Street (NB do not go up Grove Hill) until opposite the Dog and Duck public house. Crossing to the other side continue in the same direction up High Lane passing Croft House. 2. At the side of The Barn turn right over a stile to walk down a grassed path to meet a barrier in front of a stream. Turn left to follow a track up through a hedged and treed area, to walk alongside the stream. At the field corner follow the path to the right uphill for a short distance to meet a path on the left at the edge of a wood. Follow the path as it runs alongside the field and then rises up through a scrub area to pass between fences, to a field edge with trees on the right hand side. Continue to follow this path until it comes out onto Alsa Street. 3. Turn right and after about 100 metres turn left onto a signposted path. Follow this path through the wooded area, passing a gate to a field edge. At the end of this field, turn sharp right to walk along a wide grassed track with a high hedge on the left hand side. Continue to follow this path until it comes out on a road. 4. Walk straight across the road to another path and follow this fenced path until reaching the edge of Alsa Wood. Turn right to walk with Alsa Farm on the right side, and the wood on the left. Alsa Wood is ancient woodland (pre AD1600), predominately Hornbeam coppice and a very good Bluebell wood, best in Late April and early May, which you will be able to see by looking into the wood. Cross a stile and pass the Christmas tree plantation to arrive at a roadway. 5. The entrance to the Essex Wildlife Trust Aubrey Buxton Nature reserve is almost opposite to the right. Here, you can either walk through the nature reserve using the map and notes at the foot of this guide, or continue to follow the walk route around its outside edge. If taking the outside route, continue to follow the lane eastwards past the nature reserve entrance, turning right onto the path that follows the reserve edge. At the first corner continue to walk on the field edge and follow it downhill until a hedge between two fields is reached on the left. Turn left to walk on the left hand side of this hedge across the field to arrive at the corner and a fenced path. 6. Follow this path until a small spinney is reached, and then out into another field, walking directly across this to the far corner. Bear right to walk down a path by a fence and passing between gardens out onto a tarmacked roadway. Turn right and then sharp left to walk alongside the stream passing the Stansted Youth Club and the Dog and Duck pub to arrive back in Stansted Mountfitchet from where it is a short walk back to car park. Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve Map A walk through the reserve Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve walking route Historically the reserve was the pleasure park for Norman House in Alsa Street, and so was very much a designed landscape. The many beech trees, planted in the 1880s, which are now suffering fungal attack weakening them and requiring their felling for safety, are not at all native to this part of the country. The three large ponds in a row may well date back to the Middle Ages. They seem man-made and may have been fish ponds. From the main entrance at the car park, follow the main path into the reserve and continue until you reach a group of mature Beech trees, including the massive trunk of one which had to be felled for safety reasons as it had begun to succumb to rot. Take the first path on your right down towards the first pond, and the small hut. This pond and the next pond downstream have recently been dredged, and cleared of most of the trees around them to let in light and reduce the input of falling leaves to the ponds. The Wildlife Trust hopes that this will greatly improve their wildlife value. Turn about and follow the path around passing the hut to its left side and then slightly up hill and then downhill towards the second pond. Continue on down the valley beside the third pond, taking great care as this path is gradually eroding into the pond. At the end of the third pond, turn left and immediately right across the long sloping meadow towards the south east corner. The open grassland areas are heavily grazed by rabbits but some areas have been fenced off and you may find st. john’s wort, adders tongue ferns, early purple orchids and common spotted orchids. At the end of the meadow walk uphill to the left through the trees leaving the reserve through the open gate and rejoin the path along the outside of the reserve. Turn right here and continue along the field edge to the hedge between two fields as in Instruction 5 above.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2072
__label__wiki	0.905457	0.905457	Arab News PK Arab News JP Wednesday . January 29, 2020 Pakistan Edition Luxembourg welcomes 60 finance firms because of Brexit Shoura Council approves Saudi investment in Pakistan’s renewable energy Pakistan slams Modi's remark, says it's 'irresponsible warmongering' Pakistan, Saudi Arabia express satisfaction over progress on oil sector projects Boeing reports first annual loss since 1997 Pakistan calls for independent Palestinian state with 'Al-Quds Al-Sharif' as its capital Pakistan reopens Torkham border after brief closure following mortar fire Post-Brexit talks gear up for fish fight between EU, UK US will prove to be no friend of Qatar’s Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor Follow @arabnews Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger spoke the truth when he said: “America has no permanent friends, only interests.” The fact that the Trump administration is prepared to overlook Qatar’s terrorist ties to gain financial and military benefits lends credence to that wily veteran politician’s admission. Just seven months ago, following US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, his very first foreign trip in office, he attacked Doha for being a haven for terrorism and the terrorists’ chief financier. He later boasted that he had encouraged the Kingdom and its allies to distance themselves from their former brotherly neighbor gone rogue. It is known that I had my doubts about Trump’s character and fitness for the job of president when he was a candidate, but I hoped he would not renege on his promises like his predecessor Barack Obama, who cuddled Iran while disparaging Gulf states. Once elected, we believed we had a reliable partner. Trump’s visit was considered a sign of respect for the historic alliance between Saudi Arabia and the United States. We were wrong. It was nothing but a media photo opportunity without substance, meant to pacify the Arab world, which was pushed aside by Obama in the aftermath of his nuclear deal with the devil. The Saudi-led alliance that includes the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt was prepared to re-embrace Qatar on condition it agreed to implement 13 demands. The list included the severance of Doha’s ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, Daesh and Hezbollah; the closure of its propagandist media outlets; the curbing of diplomatic ties with Iran; and ending Turkey’s military presence on Qatari soil. Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani played the innocent and pretended he was willing to talk about all the issues of contention. However, rather than show goodwill, he has exacerbated the fallout by strengthening his country’s relationship with Tehran and permitting Turkey to deploy air and naval forces, in addition to ground troops. Logically one might expect that the US government would frown upon the emir’s fraternization with Iran, the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism, and might not be too pleased about a burgeoning Turkish military presence so close to where US Central Command has its forward headquarters — which hosts 11,000 US and coalition troops — especially given that the relationship between Washington and Ankara is allegedly rocky. Emir has sold his brothers down the river and, if he imagines that America will stand beside him once it gets what it wants, he is in for a shock. In reality, neither logic nor principles play any part in the shifting sands of Trump’s stance, which has dramatically warmed in favor of Qatar, despite Doha denying clear evidence concerning Iran’s efforts to destabilize the region. It is also, according to reports, mulling the use of an Iranian island to host teams competing in the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Perhaps Qatar’s sweetener in the form of the purchase of US fighter jets worth $12bn sealed shortly after Trump’s public criticisms was very persuasive. To quote Gardiner Harris, writing in The New York Times a few days ago: “With a mix of lobbying, potential investment and pledged support for the United States military, Qatar’s charm offensive with the Trump administration appears to have paid off.” The writer cites Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s recent effusive praise of Qatar as “a strong partner and long-time friend,” a sentiment echoed by Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. Tillerson has always displayed a pro-Qatar tilt, going so far as to blame Riyadh for the continuing rift. Most recently he urged all sides to bring an end to the dispute, ostensibly to counter “the spread of Iran’s malign influence.” And notwithstanding that Tehran is Doha’s new best friend, he insisted that “Qatar has made significant progress to improve efforts to combat terrorism.” It is worth noting that Tillerson’s relationship with Qatar stretches back to his Exxon Mobil days, when he described Qatar as a model for other resource-rich nations. For a while, Tillerson and Trump were at odds over Qatar, but the Secretary of State’s view has prevailed. Last month, Trump thanked the emir for his actions “to counter terrorism and extremism in all forms” without detailing what form those actions had taken. Qatar has wielded its dollars like a weapon and that is a language guaranteed to woo Trump’s avaricious mind. It has pledged massive future investments in the US: In 2015, Qatar’s Sovereign Fund earmarked $45bn for investment in US infrastructure. Qatar not only wants to make the Al-Udeid airbase a permanent fixture, it is also intent on expanding the US base to include gated communities for families, entertainment centers and other facilities geared toward the comfort of American troops stationed there. How kind of the emir to be so concerned about the well-being of foreign military personnel. Some might call this open bribery; if so, the favour is returned. Under pressure, Qatar has agreed to abide by the Open Skies agreement with the US. Its subsidies to Qatar Airways, which American airlines have complained constitute unfair competition, will now be disclosed. Besides lobbying US lawmakers and important think tanks like the Heritage Foundation, senior Qatari officials have also been cosying up to American Jewish community leaders with invitations to visit Doha. The Jerusalem Post revealed that Rabbi Menachem Genack, who heads the Orthodox Union’s Kosher Division, took the bait and flew to Doha for meetings. Qatar has hired seven lobbying firms in the United States in a bid to rebrand its image, including one owned by an Orthodox Jew. Seemingly the emir believes that, if he can pull influential American Jews into his corner, he will win the game. Israel, which has railed against Qatar’s hospitality for the leadership of Hamas and its closeness to Iran, is unimpressed. And no wonder, especially when Doha hosts the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood leader Yusuf Al-Qaradawi in style — a man who has claimed God used Adolf Hitler to wreak the Holocaust on the Jews as a divine punishment. “Israel’s embassy to the United States does not support Qatar’s campaign to improve its image in the American Jewish and pro-Israel community,” an embassy spokesperson told Haaretz. Trump may be willing to tango with Sheikh Tamim at the expense of America’s tried and trusted friends but on no account should we be intimidated to fall into line. Qatar’s ruler has sold his brothers down the river and, if he imagines that America will stand beside him once it gets what it wants, he is in for a shock. • Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor is a prominent UAE businessman and public figure. Twitter: @KhalafAlHabtoor Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect Arab News' point-of-view Rahimullah Yusufzai An Afghan peace deal and beyond Owais Tohid A friendship under shadows of conspiracies How coronavirus outbreak threatens national security Richard Quest Davos was different this year Zahid Hussain Pakistan slipping on graft index is opportunity opposition will seize Ship on fire in the Arabian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah Dutch court throws out case over Israeli Gaza strike Yasar Yakis Faisal J. Abbas Frank Kane Yossi Mekelberg Baria Alamuddin Sinem Cengiz Eyad Abu Shakra Maria Hanif Al-Qassim Dr. Hamdan Al-Shehri Cornelia Meyer Dr. Majid Rafizadeh Zaid M. 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__label__cc	0.646499	0.353501	Nicaragua Health Care Film Fest Dinner 2020 Past Film Festivals Films Online Nefertiti’s Daughters Saturday 11:40am FFR Icarus Films www.nefertitisdaughters.com Director: Mark Nickolas Nefertiti’s Daughters is a story of women, art and revolution. Told by prominent Egyptian artists, this documentary witnesses the critical role revolutionary street art played during the Egyptian uprisings. Focused on the role of women artists in the struggle for social and political change, it spotlights how the iconic graffiti of Queen Nefertiti placed her on the front lines in the ongoing fight for women’s rights and freedom in Egypt today. Remi Award, Houston Int’l Film Fest; Grand Jury Prize, Athens Film and Video Festival. © 2020 World Community \| Website in collaboration with Pod Creative. gilakas'la čɛčɛ haθɛč, We respectfully acknowledge that we live, work and play within the unceded traditional territory of the K'ómoks Nation.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2079
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__label__wiki	0.713537	0.713537	Wrestling Recaps HWA/NXT/OVW NWA/WCW SMW Wrestling Observer Files WWF SummerSlam 1988 8/29/1988 Attendance: 20, 000 Buy Rate: 4.5 Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon and “Superstar” Billy Graham 1) The Fabulous Rougeaus and the British Bulldogs wrestle to a time limit draw at 11:19 Fun Fact: According to the Dynamite Kid’s book, there was real heat between him and Jacques Rougeau. In fact, there was a skirmish at a live event backstage, where Jacques sucker punched Dynamite in the face, fucking up his teeth. Dynamite wanted revenge and it was evident if it wasn’t for agents stepping in, it would have been real ugly. This match took place after that incident, and it’s rumored not to piss anyone off, Vince had it end in a draw. Still, many feared that Dynamite would take out revenge during the match, but he was a professional and didn’t take any liberties. Fun Fact II: The Rougeau Brothers turned heel in May 1988, and kicked off a heated feud with the Killer Bees. Shortly after the turn, the Rougeaus began claiming that they were pro-American and would soon be relocating. This became a long running joke, as the Rougeaus began carrying little American flags to the ring and soon after this PPV, they added Jimmy Hart as their manage, and along with Hart came the classic theme song “All American Boys” and promises of a move from Canada to Memphis, TN. The storyline was really fun, and the Rougeaus drew some strong heat because of it. Fun Fact III: This the British Bulldog’s final PPV tag match (they are at Survivor Series, but this is their final two-on-two tag match). Their final PPV record as a team is 1-4-1. Their lone win was at Wrestlemania II and the one draw occurs here. The four losses occurred at Wrestlemania III, Survivor Series 1987, Wrestlemania IV and Survivor Series 1988. After Survivor Series, Dynamite would not be seen on WWF TV ever again (other than vintage footage). After leaving the WWF in December, the Bulldogs returned to Stampede, where they won another tag title, but they eventually split and had a vicious feud. In 1990, they finally went their own ways, with Davey Boy going overseas for a brief run before returning as a solo act to the WWF. Dynamite wrestled for Stampede and in England, even forming a New British Bulldogs team, but by 1991 his back was in such bad shape he was forced into retirement and confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Davey Boy will be back shortly in our review world, but sadly we will no longer have the pleasure of watching the Dynamite Kid ply his trade on a major PPV setting. Scott: Now, if you’re going to have a time limit draw, could you actually have a real time limit? Obviously fans don’t notice that kind of thing, but we do. Actually I was very excited at the debut of a new PPV for the summertime. The match was very good, but the end was pretty weak. The Rougeaus were a pretty hot heel team at this point, and would dictate most of the pace in this match. With every match, Dynamite Kid’s back was disintegrating more and more. You still couldn’t tell, though. He was taking a licking, and still ticking. Sadly neither of these teams would sniff tag team gold. They still gave the fans a very entertaining opener, and got the inaugural Summerslam off on the right foot. Grade: 2.5 Justin: A really good opener here that probably could have been much better if not for Dynamite’s deteriorating back and the really bad feelings between the two teams. The Rougeaus are very underrated when the great teams of the 80s are listed, as they were great in the ring and, once they turned heel, generated tremendous heat. Sadly, once 1989 rolled around, they weren’t taken very seriously and were stuck in comedy feuds with the Bushwhackers. Damn shame. As we stated above, this is the Bulldogs’ swan song, and their final hurrah is indicative of their entire run: a really good match with a screwjob ending. The crowd is quite hot here and into the Rougeaus shtick big time. Anyway, these two teams kick off the inaugural Summerslam with a hot opener, but a cheap ending. Grade: 2.5 2) Bad News Brown (Allen Coage) defeats Ken Patera with the Ghettoblaster at 6:35 Scott: Not much here, as the Ken Patera nostalgia experiment ended with a thud. The match itself was OK, but Bad News was definitely the swank new heel. They really could have done more with him than they did. He was over as a big heel, and had a very un-80’s swagger to boot. Patera, with his creamy hairless legs and big poofy afro, did the best he could to tell the story that he actually could win. He didn’t, and Bad News continued his run as the WWF’s new motherfucker. Grade: 2 Justin: Ken Patera is a god damned mess, and perhaps if he didn’t have some serious roid rage outside a McDonald’s in 1984, his legacy would be greater. Instead, he is nothing more than cannon fodder for the new up and coming heel, Bad News Brown. Brown was a mean dude who was sporting Stone Cold’s look and attitude 10 years early. He was a legit tough bastard from Stampede wrestling who would eventually get into shoot fighting as well. Here he basically murders Patera en route to continuing his climb up the heel ladder. Grade: 1.5 3) Rick Rude (Richard Rood) defeats the Junkyard Dog (Sylvester Ritter) by disqualification at 3:55 Fun Fact: This is Junkyard Dog’s final WWF PPV appearance. His final record is 1-5. His lone win was by count out at Wrestlemania I. His losses came at Wrestlemania II, Wrestlemania III, Royal Rumble 1988, Wrestlemania IV and Summerslam 1988.JYD would bounce around WCW and various independents before his tragic death in 1998. Scott: This was strange. There had been a big time feud building between Rude and Jake Roberts involving the Snake’s wife Cheryl. During this match Rude dropped his tights and had tights underneath with Cheryl’s face on it. That drove Jake into the ring and the DQ. Poor JYD. The guy can’t catch a break. His last big moment on PPV was his tournament win at the Wrestling Classic in 1985. He hasn’t won a PPV match since. Jake and JYD have a bonding babyface moment afterward. If this was 1999, the Dog would have pasted Roberts with a chair for screwing him out of a win. Not in 1988. The Jake/Rude feud would never have the big blowoff it really deserved. Grade: 1.5 Justin: Over the summer, Rick Rude started a gimmick where he would choose a lady out of the crowd to come to the ring and kiss him. Many women jumped at the chance, but on one episode, he chose the wrong lady, and she let him know it by slapping him in the face. The lady turned out to be Cheryl Roberts, Jake Roberts’ wife. Now, things got ugly fast, and a great feud broke out between the two, a feud that is escalated in this match, when Jake attacks Rude to cause the DQ. Unfortunately, the feud never went anywhere, as both men move on to bigger ones after this show. Rude was starting to improve, and would make great strides in 1989. JYD, on the other hand, is all but finished, as he is terribly out of shape and is being past by on the wrestling food chain by fresher, younger stars. Grade: 1 4) The Powers of Pain defeat the Bolsheviks when the Barbarian (Sione Vailahi) pins Boris Zhukov (Jim Barrell) with a head butt off the top rope at 4:43 Fun Fact: The Powers of Pain were big time heels in the NWA throughout 1987, where they mainly feuded with the Road Warriors. They jumped ship in mid-1988 and were given a manager in Baron Von Raschke and a good face push as foils for Demolition. The face run would end abruptly, however, as we will see in our next review. Scott: This was a fascinating match for me. We all know that Demolition was slowly gaining popularity, even though they were big time heels. However, the pop that Barbarian and Warlord get during their entrance and when they finish the Russian duo off is deafening. Their manager was The Baron, also known as AWA legend Baron Von Raschke. They didn’t have that promo-cutting charisma that Ax and Smash had, which is probably why the switch occurs at Survivor Series. More on that in our next review. The Bolsheviks are just a comedy act at this point. It’s funny because when Zhukov was in the AWA, he was in a brutal feud with Sergeant Slaughter. Now, he’s hooked to Nikolai Volkoff, and they’ve become Jobbers to the Stars. The match was for the most part a squash. Grade: 1.5 Justin: A quick squash here just to get the Powers of Pain a win on the big stage. They basically no sell everything and polish off the Russians in short order. In an already stacked tag division, the Bolsheviks are easily lost in the shuffle, but that is OK, because with such a deep division, jobber tag teams were needed, so their role was a good one. The POP gets a great POP from the MSG crowd and was on their way to pretty good 1989. Grade: 1.5 5) The Ultimate Warrior (Warrior) defeats the Honky Tonk Man (Wayne Ferris) to win WWF Intercontinental Title with a splash at :30 Fun Fact: This was originally supposed to be Brutus Beefcake’s second shot at Honky’s title, and he was supposed to win it. However, Vince decided to go in another direction, and instead had Beefcake suffer a storyline injury at the hands of Ron Bass on an episode of Superstars. The injury was quite gruesome, as Bass ripped his spurs across Beefcake’s face, bloodying him up pretty badly. So, Honky came into the ring awaiting an opponent and issuing an open challenge. The Warrior, who was slowly growing a fan base of his own, answers the call and makes history. Scott: THANK GOD!!!! I was jumping off my couch for this one. Ding fucking dong the witch is dead!!!! One of the most embarrassing title reigns in wrestling history is finally over. Honky enjoyed having the WWF by the balls for the past 15 months. Now that he had a new deal inked, FUCK YOU WAYNE FERRIS!!!! Not only does he lose to the new superstar on the horizon, but he gets the crap kicked out of him in 30 seconds. The greatest 30 seconds of my early life as a wrestling fan. From here The Ultimate Warrior just gets hotter and hotter. Honky Tonk Man now hears the faint sound of the devil. Honky sold his soul for the Intercontinental Title, and now it’s time to pay the bill. Grade: .5 (Scott’s marking out moment: 5) Justin: I guess Scott summed it all up pretty damn well. Honky is jobbed out and the sweet smell of justice was reigning supreme in MSG, as the era of the Ultimate Warrior is kick started in a big way. Warrior would have a really big 1989 and an even bigger 1990, and as he was rising up the ranks, Honky was quickly plummeting down them, returning each and every job he owed for the rest of his WWF career. Grade: .5 * We now get a special Brother Love Show with Jim Duggan, who says nothing important. * 6) Dino Bravo (Adolfo Bresciano) defeated Don Muraco with a side suplex at 1:16 Fun Fact: Like many others on this show, this is Don Muraco’s final PPV appearance. His final record is 1-5-1. His only PPV win came in the first round of the Title Tournament at Wrestlemania IV. His one draw was at Wrestlemania II. His 5 losses came at Wrestlemania III, Survivor Series 1987, Royal Rumble 1988, Wrestlemania IV and Summerslam 1988. Muraco would leave shortly after this show and would not be seen again in the WWF until he is inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004. Scott: In the rematch from Wrestlemania’s tournament, the much more relevant Bravo defeats the fading “Rock”. Muraco has been won 2 Intercontinental Titles in his career, but even with Billy Graham at his side, the writing was on the wall that his days were done. Bravo wins easy, and moves on. Grade: 1 Justin: A useless match here in Don Muraco’s swan song. Bravo was receiving a decent push, so he gets the quick win over the departing Muraco. Bravo still has the useless Frenchy Martin in his corner and the two had become very anti-American over the summer. It doesn’t help things too much, as Martin is a useless piece of garbage, and Bravo doesn’t have the best promo skills in the WWF either. Grade: .5 7) Demolition defeats the Hart Foundation to retain WWF Tag Team Titles when Smash (Barry Darsow) pins Bret Hart after Ax (Bill Eadie) hits him with Jimmy Hart’s megaphone at 8:11 Fun Fact: Over the summer, the Hart Foundation got fed up with Jimmy Hart and turned face by beating the shit out of him. However, Hart still technically owned the Harts contracts, so he was able to be at ringside with them during this match, against their wishes. During the weeks leading up, Jimmy Hart began allegedly giving all his secrets to Mr. Fuji on how to beat the Harts, and even stands with Fuji at ringside during the match. A few weeks after the show, Hart sold the contracts to the Rougeaus, and officially became their manager. Scott: An entertaining tag team match that would see the tag champs win cheap via the Foundation’s former manager’s calling card. It was evident that the writing was on wall for Demolition to switch to the side of good. The crowd was just so into them. It was a strange match because the pops for Hitman and Anvil weren’t getting smaller. In fact, at times the crowd was cheering at everything. Demolition winning cheap led to some minor heel heat. This would be the last match Demolition would enter and leave a match as heels until exactly 2 years from this moment. The Hart Foundation would have an uneventful next two years starting now. Grade: 2.5 Justin: A pretty good tag match, but the Harts were just learning how to work face, something they would get down pat over the next year. The face turn had just happened, so the crowd isn’t into them as much as they are Demolition, a problem that would finally be fixed at the next PPV. The whole Jimmy Hart-contract stuff was pretty high level booking for the time, so I don’t think it really got over like it could have 10 years later. I like how he is at ringside, selling the story, and actually caused the Harts to lose. Nice booking there and it helps elevate this match. All in all, this was a solid affair, but their future encounters would be much better. Grade: 2.5 8) Big Boss Man (Ray Traylor) defeats Koko B. Ware (James Ware) with a sidewalk slam at 5:55 Fun Fact: The man that would be law and order made his big wrestling mark as Big Bubba Rogers, former bodyguard in the UWF. Bubba made the jump to the NWA, where he was Jim Cornette’s bodyguard for a bit, but in mid-1988, Vince came calling and scooped him up. He played off Traylor’s past as a prison guard and dubbed him the Big Boss Man. Scott: A typical debut for a new heel. Boss Man’s weight would fluctuate over the years, but here he’d have a slight gut. Within a year he’d really grow a big gut. Then he’d turn face and be quite svelte. Anyway, I digress. Koko was the foil for the Georgia prison guard, but both put on a decent match with a good flow. Boss Man would move fast up the heel ladder, and would team with a re-packaged giant to become one of the most popular cult tag teams of the 80’s. Koko just kept dancing along, another loss on his resume. Grade: 2 Justin: I think Scott is being nice when he says Boss Man has a “slight gut.” He is pretty fuckin’ fat at this point, but would slim down more and more as the years pass on, and would become a really good worker by the early 90s. He makes a solid debut here, squashing the number one jobber to the stars, Koko B. Ware. Koko was one of those guys who knew his role, and did it well. His job was to put on a good match and make the stars being pushed look like a million bucks, and he did just that. And because of it, he usually received a nice PPV pay day. Boss Man looks impressive here, and by our next PPV, he is already inserted into some pretty major storylines. Grade: 2 9) Jake Roberts (Aurelian Smith, Jr.) defeats Hercules (Ray Fernandez) with a DDT at 10:08 Scott: On the other side of the coin with the Rude/JYD match, the Snake fights Hercules in a match with no real meaning. I don’t understand why they didn’t just have a big blow off match with Rude and Jake, and have JYD/Hercules as an afterthought before the main event. Fortunately this was a pretty good match. Hercules was gaining confidence in his ability with each show. His offense kept Roberts off balance for most of the match. Jake got a few shots in, but hit the DDT out of nowhere for the win. Maybe they avoided the match to avoid Rude having to job. Well, then why have the feud at all? Regardless, this was a good match that had the crowd all ready for the main event. Grade: 2.5 Justin: A solid pre-Main Event matchup between two veterans. We actually see a rarity here: a clean Jake Roberts PPV win. Jake is part of the Fantastic Four of PPV Non Finishes, alongside Roddy Piper, Bad News Brown and Jim Duggan. Those four men always had some sort of bizarre ending to their PPV matches, but this is a rare exception, as Jake pulls out the DDT for the quick win. This show also brings an end to Hercules’ heel run, as over the next month, he would turn face in a weird little storyline involving Ted DiBiase and Bobby Heenan that we will expound upon next month. Jake picks up the win and moves on to his next GIANT storyline. Grade: 2 10) The Mega Powers (Randy Savage & Hulk Hogan) defeat the Mega Bucks (Ted DiBiase & Andre the Giant) when Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) pinned Ted DiBiase with the leg drop at 14:48 Fun Fact: After Wrestlemania IV, Hulk Hogan left the stage for a few months to film No Holds Barred. This gave Randy Savage a chance to run alone as WWF Champion, which he did a fabulous job at. During this time, he continued to feud with Andre the Giant and Ted DiBiase. During an episode of Superstars, Savage was being interviewed on the platform when Andre and Bobby Heenan came out to jaw with him. As Savage had his back turned, DiBiase and Virgil came from behind and attacked him. The visual of Elizabeth shaking as she’s being held by Virgil while DiBiase and Andre beat the snot out of Savage is priceless. The next week, Craig DeGeorge reported that Savage had challenged DiBiase and Andre to a tag team match. When the match was set for Summerslam, Savage hadn’t revealed his partner yet. On an episode of Superstars, DeGeorge announced that Jesse Ventura was the guest referee. All the heels just laughed (an awesome HEEL moment, and a reason I love DiBiase). The following week, Savage announced his partner, none other than Hulk Hogan. In the weeks preceding the match, DiBiase was trying to pay Ventura off by putting money in his pocket at any chance. During this time, Ted DiBiase re-sold Andre the Giant’s contract back to Bobby Heenan (at a $900,000 profit when you do the math). Fun Fact II: According to Ric Flair’s book, Flair and McMahon were in heavy negotiations over the summer of 1988. Flair was very unhappy with NWA, and Vince was pulling the right strings. McMahon even promised the Main Event slot at Summerslam, which would have been a World Title match with Randy Savage. In the end, however, Flair decided to stay with the NWA out of loyalty to the company. Scott: The main event to the inaugural August get-together is a hot, tension-filled main event that had the perfect main event tag team formula. The Mega Powers were crazy over, and the hot MSG crowd was salivating for the Mega Bucks to get theirs. Both Savage and Hogan took their share of abuse in the match, and at times you really thought DiBiase & Andre were going to win. The turning point comes when both Hogan and Savage are tossed outside the ring to the far side of the camera. Elizabeth, decked out in her red and yellow dress, jumps onto the apron. Jesse and the Megabucks are trying to get her back on the floor. She then does the most risqué thing ever on WWF TV. She rips her skirt off, and trounces around in her underwear. The heels are stunned. While this is happening, the infamous Macho/Hogan handshake occurs (YEEEAAAHHHH), and the tide is turned. The Megapowers clean house, and win the match. Jesse does a great job as referee, actually calling it down the middle until the end, when he hesitates on the three-count. I actually got annoyed at how Gorilla and Superstar were busting Jesse’s stones about calling it down the middle, when he really wasn’t doing any worse of a job than any other referee. Trying to get the faces over too much is real overkill, and this was a prime example of it. This was an above average match, and a great way to end the show. Grade: 3.5 Justin: A great blowoff to a read hot storyline, and even better is the fact that ANOTHER super hot story starts up right on the heels of this one: the story of the Mega Powers. Following the match, Andre was shunted down the card a bit and used to help get some guys over during his waning days. DiBiase also took a few steps back into the mid-card, a place he would now reside for the rest of his career. Hogan and Savage were on top, and were about to start the long climb to Wrestlemania. Here, they are as tight as can be, but the cracks begin to form at the next PPV, and as 1989 rolls around, the shit is ready to hit the fan. It was really cool seeing Jesse involved in storylines, as he makes everything seem so legit and important. I wish they would have used him in this role more often. Although, as great as it is to see him in the ring, the commentary suffers greatly without him there, as Billy Graham sounds like a retarded Dusty Rhodes. All in all, a great match to cap off the first ever Summerslam. Grade: 3.5 FINAL ANALYSIS: Scott: The inaugural Summerslam is one of those special shows that take you back to days long gone. Even though Wrestlemania is the granddaddy of them all, Summerslam is without question my favorite PPV brand of all time. I’ve watched all of them on PPV live except for the three during 1994-96. I’ve always had friends over my house when I was a kid, and I was in charge of Summerslam. My other friends would rotate the other shows. A typically awesome MSG crowd livens up an otherwise lackluster undercard. The main event carries this show, although there are still some memorable moments: the continuing growth of Demolition, the debut of Big Boss Man, and Elizabeth ripping her skirt off. All in all, it’s ranked pretty low in the pantheon of MSG PPV’s, just because the undercard is shaky. Still, the main event is awesome, and the show is special, because it’s the first. We gave the first Wrestlemania a pass, and that show is worse than this one. I’m giving this one a pass. Final Grade: A- Justin: A pretty good show, excitement wise, but as far as the actual wrestling goes, only the opener and Main Event are above average. The rest of the show is quite middling. Although, I will say the crowd stays hot all the way through, and every match had a purpose, which is always good as well. This is also a major transition shows, as many of the old guard are phased out, such as Don Muraco, Ken Patera and the British Bulldogs, and many new faces are pushed hard, like Bad News Brown, Big Boss Man and Powers of Pain. All in all, this is a solid enough show and does deserve a pass, but that big of one, because it wasn’t anything high concept like the Rumble or Survivor Series. The WWF had run cards like this for ages, and had been on PPV for 3 years now, so this doesn’t get the pass those shows get from me. Final Grade: B MVP: Main Event Runner Up: Demolition Non-MVP: Vince (for not properly executing Rude/Jake feud) Runner Up: Ken Patera (For looking like a misshapen oaf with funny legs) All Time PPV Active-Wrestler Roster Buddy Rose “Special Delivery” Jones King Kong Bundy Ricky Steamboat Matt Borne Brutus Beefcake David Sammartino Greg Valentine Barry Windham Mike Rotundo Iron Sheik Nikolai Volkoff Big John Studd Leilani Kai Wendi Richter Paul Orndorff Roddy Piper Don Muraco George Steele George Wells Jake Roberts Velvet McIntyre Corporal Kirschner Ted Arcidi Tony Atlas Brian Blair Jim Brunzell Jim Neidhart Hillbilly Jim King Tonga (Haku) Pedro Morales Bruno Sammartino Danny Spivey Jim Covert Russ Francis Bill Fralic Ernie Holmes Harvey Martin Davey Boy Smith Dynamite Kid Uncle Elmer Adrian Adonis Terry Funk Dory Funk, Jr. Rick Martel Tom Zenk Bob Orton Billy Jack Haynes Haiti Kid Little Beaver Lord Littlebrook Harley Race Jacques Rougeau Raymond Rougeau Butch Reed Koko B. 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__label__cc	0.607484	0.392516	Starving dogs in Jackson County animal abuse case are living a happy ending Posted 3:49 pm, March 29, 2019, by Laura Christmas, Updated at 07:21PM, March 29, 2019 SCOTTSBORO, Ala. -- It's been five months since the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Animal Enforcement Deputy responded to an animal cruelty case he'll never forget, and now both dogs are living a happy ending. Jenny / Jackson County Sheriff's Office Deputy Tony Wilbanks got an anonymous tip back in October. "When I saw the dog I couldn't tell what breed it was, because it was so underfed and malnourished," Wilbanks said at the time. He found Jenny and Suzie at a home in the Bryant area. Jenny should have weighed around 70 pounds. She weighed 37. Suzie / Laura Christmas WHNT News 19 Suzie, a small-breed dog, was underweight too. Both dogs immediately got the care they needed. Jenny had to live with a foster family because she was in such bad shape. Suzie recovered at a local shelter. The former owners, later Helena Michelle Moses and Joseph Lee Fisher, plead guilty to animal cruelty charges and surrendered the dogs. Now, both dogs are living a completely different life. "She's living a good life now," Wilbanks said, as Jenny sat by his feet. "Since I talked with you last, of course I didn't tell anybody then, but I was the one fostering Jenny out from the get-go because of her special needs. I'm a sucker. She looked at me and I fell in love with her." Jenny became a part of his family. "I actually adopted her. She's at my house now. She's getting along really well with my family and my other dogs." She's come a long way since Wilbanks found her. "She's back up to average weight of a Doberman," Wilbanks said, "I weighed her this morning and she weighs 68 pounds." Suzie got adopted by a family out-of-state and she's up to par health-wise, too. Suzie / Jackson County Sheriff's Office People from all over called us and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office wanting to know how they could help. The sheriff's office posted updates to Facebook to update on their recovery. Now, five months later, both dogs are living a happy ending. "Couldn't ask for a better dog," Wilbanks said. Huntsville High student arrested after weapons found on campus Jackson County chief deputy says deputies are understaffed and underpaid Connecticut man confesses to killing wife, 3 kids and family dog in Florida Mother charged in ‘horrific’ deaths of children found hanging from dog lead in Pennsylvania basement A Florida mom passed out on the side of a highway from a heroin overdose. Her 12-year-old called police Searchers find body of Jackson County man previously arrested for bringing gun into courthouse History made within Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Loose dogs frustrate Marshall County residents Deputies: 14-year-old Florida girl calls abuse hotline contemplating suicide due to her living conditions Snowmobilers rescue three lost puppies living in sheep carcass on Utah mountain top Authorities recapture second Morgan County work inmate escapee Couple charged after a horse is tied and dragged behind a moving truck on a snowy road in Colorado Fifth victim in deadly DeKalb County fire identified	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0127.json.gz/line2087

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