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__label__wiki	0.754627	0.754627	“I’m afraid of mediocrity. If I get the feeling something isn’t quite right, I’ll work on it until it’s feels right. Even if that means 15 different versions or a solo that takes 100 takes until it’s where I feel it needs to be” Wolf Hoffman guitarist of German metal legends Accept informs me. “It’s just a by-product of loving what you do.” Wolf has loved his job in Accept for forty five years now and on the eve of the bands new opus Too Mean To Die – their sixteenth labour of love – he shared his time with me. Produced by metal legend extraordinaire Andy Sneap, Too Mean To Die sounds vibrant and energetic belying the bands age. “We trust in each other that we know what the other wants’ as the band grappled with recording in Nashville while Sneap produced in the UK. ‘Due to the time difference, he is 7 hours ahead, we would work until it’s 3am over there and then have to stop.” Covid may have been a thorn in the recording process but on listening to the album the talent rose above that. Too Mean To Die is also the debut album for bassist Martin Motnik and guitarist Phillip Shouse and the new guys showed they were ready to embrace being in Accept. “Martin really contributed a bunch of very good stuff for the album, some complete songs, some half, some lyrical ideas too so he was very helpful. Totally surprised by that because he’s like totally new to the whole thing. I asked everybody ‘hey if you have any ideas please throw them into the pot’ and we will use anything that is Accept worthy and what he came up with was awesome. A bunch of his ideas were so great. Philip is a amazing player. We made some room for him in the songs so there’s a bunch of dualling guitar solos, twin leads and that sort of thing. It really gets the guys into the mix”. While this is not a concept album some of the lyrical themes such as the rocking Zombie Apocalypse or the bluesy Overnight Sensation hint towards a view of the modern world. Especially now living in America, Hoffman has been given a front row ticket. “It’s like a bad Bruce Willis movie. It’s absolutely nuts. It’s like a fall of an empire”. Hoffman takes his inspiration from all quarters – as his solos albums attest too – and there is more than respectful nod to the past on the new album with the Beethoven influenced Symphony Of Pain and mystical instrumental Samson And Delilah. “As you mentioned I’ve been doing this for decades. I have solo albums where I take some classical inspiration or music and twist and turn it into a metal instrumental. So it sounds metal with drums and guitars but it’s still based on a classical idea some composer had a couple of hundred years ago. In ‘Symphony Of Pain’ I used a bunch of Beethoven themes to the point the song lyrically became about Beethoven himself and his struggle with deafness. ‘Samson and Delilah’ is also based on a classical song called ‘Samson et Delila’ by a French composer Saint-Saëns. The other half of the song is from Czech composer Antonín Dvořák ‘Symphony From The New World’. So I used two classical themes and stuck them together even though they didn’t belong together. That’s a lot of fun.” The new Accept album Too Mean To Die is just that, a lot of fun. Great sounding and exceptionally performed fun. The last word is Hoffman’s though, “why does Australia have the best coffee? I know coffee and Australia’s is the best!” Hopefully one day Accept can come back and get that answer. Interview By Iain McCallum Pre-Order Too Mean To Die HERE Tags: ACCEPT Previous Sean Kemp Eli Greeneyes	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line889
__label__wiki	0.976097	0.976097	Brett Kavanaugh was already unpopular with voters. The new allegation could reignite opposition. Sep 15, 2019 Huntsville news, Huntsville tribune Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh greets President Donald Trump after the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol Building on February 5, 2019 in Washington, DC. \| Alex Wong/Getty Images New reporting about the Supreme Court Justice’s past could have big implications for the Court and 2020. Almost exactly a year ago, Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that Brett Kavanaugh had sexually assaulted her when the two were in high school. He became a Supreme Court Justice anyway. Now two New York Times reporters have uncovered new evidence backing up another woman who accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct: Deborah Ramirez, who says that Kavanaugh thrust his penis in her face without her consent when they were undergraduates at Yale. Ramirez was never invited to testify before the Senate, and her allegation received less public attention than Ford’s. But Times reporters Robin Pogrebin and Kate Kelly were able to find at least seven people who heard about the incident long before Ramirez ever went public. They also found another former Yale student, Max Stier, who saw a similar incident at a different party: Kavanaugh with his pants down, while friends pushed his penis into the hands of a female classmate. The justice has denied Ford’s and Ramirez’s allegations, and has not yet answered the reporters’ questions about Stier’s account. The new reporting has already lead to calls for Kavanaugh’s impeachment by Democratic presidential candidates. And it is likely to amplify the questions many voters have had since the confirmation hearings last year about whether Kavanaugh should be making decisions that affect the direction of the country — and whether the Supreme Court can retain its legitimacy when one of its justices faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. The new allegation reignites controversy around Kavanaugh’s confirmation. That could have big implications for the Court and the country. Ramirez was the second woman to come forward with an allegation of sexual misconduct against Kavanaugh. Ford came forward under her name last September, telling the Washington Post that when she and Kavanaugh were high school students in the 1980s, he had pinned her to a bed, tried to remove her clothes, and covered her mouth when she tried to scream. “I thought he might inadvertently kill me,” she said. Kavanaugh denied the allegation, saying, “I did not do this back in high school or at any time.” Ramirez came forward several days later, telling Ronan Farrow and Jane Mayer of the New Yorker about an experience she said happened at a party in the 1983-84 school year. She said that Kavanaugh pushed his naked penis in her face without her consent, leaving her “embarrassed and ashamed and humiliated.” Kavanaugh denied this allegation as well, saying that if it had occurred, it would have been “the talk of campus.” But, Pogrebin and Kelly write, “our reporting suggests that it was.” The Times reporters talked to at least seven people who heard Ramirez’s account before Kavanaugh ever became a judge, including two Yale classmates who heard about it days after the party happened. They also uncovered an account by Max Stier, another former Yale classmate, who saw Kavanaugh with his pants down at a different party, with friends pushing his penis into the hands of a female student. (Stier has not spoken publicly, but reported his account to the FBI and senators, and two officials corroborated it to the Times.) Despite the allegations, and Ford’s testimony, Kavanaugh was confirmed last October. Views on the judge were divided along party lines, with 60 percent of Republicans believing Kavanaugh and 59 percent believing Ford in one September poll. President Trump helped stoke those divisions when he mocked Ford publicly at a rally in Mississippi. But there’s evidence that, after the confirmation, Americans in general took a dim view of Kavanaugh. A PerryUndem poll conducted last December found that 57 percent of voters thought he lied under oath, and 49 percent viewed him unfavorably (compared with 27 percent who viewed him favorably). Americans were also skeptical about Kavanaugh’s future performance on the Court, with just one third saying he would be impartial on issues Democrats support or on issues involving sexual misconduct (the remaining voters were split between thinking he would not be impartial and being unsure). The allegations against Kavanaugh may also have affected the behavior of the Court. Before they became public, many saw Kavanaugh as a potential deciding vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that established Americans’ right to an abortion. But since Kavanaugh joined the Court, it has been slow to take up issues of reproductive rights, leading some to speculate that after such a contentious confirmation process, the justices were less than eager to take up a controversial issue that would again put Kavanaugh in the spotlight. The new allegation, however, puts the justice — and the Court — in the spotlight once again. Two Democratic presidential candidates — Sen. Kamala Harris and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro — have called for impeachment proceedings against Kavanaugh. As Vox’s Anya van Wagtendonk notes, impeachment would require the support of the Senate, which is unlikely given the current Republican majority. An investigation in the House, which is controlled by Democrats, may be more likely. Meanwhile, the Women’s March, the group that helped organize massive protests around the country and the world in the wake of President Trump’s election, has organized a protest in Washington on October 6, calling for a congressional investigation into the allegations against Kavanaugh. The protest was announced before the latest allegation became public, but it is likely to receive more public attention now. The makeup of the Supreme Court could be a major voting issue in 2020, as the next president will likely get to appoint at least one justice. And the latest allegation against Kavanaugh may heighten concerns about the Court among voters, many of whom were already worried that Kavanaugh would not be an impartial judge. With the confirmation hearings a year in the past, the justices — and President Trump — may have hoped the controversy around Kavanaugh was fading into the background. But the new reporting by the Times brings it to the fore again — and that could have big implications for the Supreme Court, the 2020 election, and the country as a whole. Author: Anna North Scholars think they’ve found Milton’s annotated copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio How to follow (and listen to) Recode’s Code Commerce conference in New York City Mark Judge, Kavanaugh’s classmate, says he won’t testify on sexual assault allegations The single biggest lie told in the first day of the Amy Coney Barrett hearing Pete Buttigieg’s favorite author would maybe hate Pete Buttigieg How to watch all 16 of the Oscar-winning movies Democratic presidential candidates call for Brett Kavanaugh’s impeachment A year after his confirmation hearing, Brett Kavanaugh faces a new sexual misconduct allegation	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line897
__label__wiki	0.936674	0.936674	Uncategorized #Marvel: “Guardians of the Galaxy 4” Will Introduce New Team Of Heroes #Marvel: “Guardians of the Galaxy 4” Will Introduce New Team Of Heroes Although “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” has just debut in cinemas all over the world, director James Gunn and Marvel Studios are already making plans for future sequels. Gunn recently confirmed that he’ll be writing and directing “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” come Phase 4. He also added that the 3rd instalment will conclude the trilogy of the existing team of heroes and will make way for a different set of characters. Source: Marvel “I think the first 3 movies tell a single story and that story is pretty simple. I think that there could be a ‘Guardians Vol. 4’, but it would not be the same. It would not be the same group… basically the story of this group ends with ‘Vol. 3’,” the filmmaker told The Toronto Sun. He added, “I will be helping to plant the seeds that will lead to the next decade. I’m helping to decide what projects we’ll be pursuing outside of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’… and what the next cosmic characters we will focus on.” Source: Marvel via Entertainment Weekly While Gunn’s comments seemed to suggest that he won’t be directing anything past “Vol. 3”, he does share that he will continue to collaborate with Marvel behind the scenes to set up the next 10 years of films. The post credit scenes in “Vol. 2” does features the original Guardians lineup from the comic books, which includes Stakar Ogord (played by Sylvester Stallone), Aleta Ogord (played by Michelle Yeoh), Charlie-27 (played by Ving Rhames), Krugarr, Mainframe (played by Miley Cyrus), and Martinex (played by Michael Rosenbaum). Besides Adam Warlock, the new roster of characters could come from titles like “Infinity Watch”, “The Annihilators” or “Guardians of Knowhere”. Here are some solid options: Adam Warlock was almost in #GotGVol2 – but he'll be making an appearance “in a future Marvel cosmic universe film” https://t.co/cEexS0OB6b pic.twitter.com/fdFHLDngMZ — Collider (@Collider) April 23, 2017 Cosmo the Spacedog is a telepathic Soviet dog, and a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy. pic.twitter.com/fV4jdT0T3B — Stanley (@Stanl3yK) June 11, 2016 Vance Astro (Major Victory) fue uno de los integrantes del primer equipo de Guardians of the Galaxy. pic.twitter.com/3fixpDz27T — Marvel Cómics México (@marvelmex) July 23, 2014 If you’re interested, check out our “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” fun facts feature here. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” is currently playing in cinemas. Sources: Cinema Blend, Screen Rant, Movie Web. Future Marvel Cinematic Universe Films Future Marvel FIlms Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Squad Guardians of The Galaxy Fun Facts Marvel Infinity War Phase 3 New Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Characters Previous article#HuangXiaoming: Actor Quashes Angelababy’s Surrogacy Rumours With Pregnancy Photoshoot Next article#Hallyu: Jeon Hye Bin Talks About Boyfriend Lee Joon Gi X-Men: How The Mutants Could Enter Into The Marvel Cinematic Universe Chris Pratt Recalls Near Death Experience While Filming “Guardians of the Galaxy” Cast Of “Guardians Of The Galaxy” Defend James Gunn In Open Letter Chris Pratt & Fellow Guardians Cast Speak Up On James Gunn’s Firing #Marvel: “Guardians of the Galaxy 3” Will Take Place After Avengers 3 & 4 #GotGVol2: Miley Cyrus & David Hasselhoff Join Marvel Cinematic Universe	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line898
__label__cc	0.648689	0.351311	HomeSanimax selects Infor Sanimax selects Infor NEW YORK – Oct. 3, 2019 – Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today announced that Sanimax, a leading environmental solution provider in the agri-food industry, has selected Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage. Sanimax has 17 locations throughout Canada, the U.S., Brazil and Colombia, and serves customers around the globe. Company leaders knew they needed an agile solution and technology partner as part of their growth strategy, and Infor’s ERP solution is poised to provide Sanimax with applications designed to help overcome certain business challenges that are unique to its industry, such as managing short lead-times, managing commodities’ impact on supply chain, and meeting changing regulatory requirements. “We needed a cloud-based solution that we could quickly implement to help manage operations and material collected,” said François Berthiaume, vice president of Finance and Administration at Sanimax. “Infor offered a dedicated implementation project team, built in support services and a full complement of products that can help us migrate from legacy software to more modern business applications to help us become more efficient. Their team’s knowledge of our industry, along with our confidence in the reliability of their cloud-based platform, CloudSuite Food & Beverage, made Infor an obvious choice for Sanimax.” By standardizing with Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage, powered by Infor M3, Sanimax can migrate from its existing, outdated and highly customized solution to one system that can better align teams on the priorities of deliverables and can help streamline processes across various categories within the business. Infor expects to deliver tools designed to help accelerate global supply chains, bring new products to market faster, and implement efficiencies across the board. “Sanimax is a complex business and, like most process manufacturers, is facing challenges that force it to rethink the way business is done. Infor’s industry-specific applications are structured to provide customers with technology that can help them navigate industry-specific challenges while helping to control costs, increase innovation and boost efficiency,” said Mike Edgett, Infor director of industry and solution strategy. “Having a technology partner that you can trust is incredibly important, especially as an organization grows and evolves. Infor’s applications can deliver real-time data that is accessible anytime, anywhere, which can make it easier for our customers to expand to new locations, add users, and have visibility across multiple sites and warehouses.” For more information please visit: https://www.infor.com/products/cloudsuite-food-and-beverage. About Sanimax Sanimax is a family business working in the environmental field for the past 80 years. With its 2500 employees, Sanimax reclaims, renews and returns more than 2 million tons of organic by-products that would otherwise be redirected to landfill. Sanimax, for a greener future. To learn more, please visit www.sanimax.com. 18 of the top 20 automotive suppliers Christina Ledger christina.ledger@infor.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line900
__label__cc	0.702042	0.297958	Heartland/ Lisa Misner — January 18, 2016 College students focus of Jan. 22 meeting A pastor in Southern Illinois is calling Christians across the state to meet together this month to pray and fast for spiritual awakening among the more than 850,000 college students in Illinois. Phil Nelson, pastor of Lakeland Baptist Church in Carbondale, sent a letter to Illinois Baptist churches late last year, urging churches toward increased prayer for and involvement on college campuses. “In 1985 when I came as a campus pastor to Southern Illinois University, we had over 1,000 students that claimed to be associated with a Baptist church in Illinois, but just four years ago our list from the university of students who claimed an association with a Baptist church was less than 50,” Nelson wrote. “In a state where over 850,000 are enrolled in college work we have very few viable ministries to our American students. This cannot be our position any longer for the sake of the Gospel in the lives of our children and young adults.” Nelson said the idea for the prayer meetings began to take shape at the 2015 IBSA Annual Meeting, where he connected with potential host pastors. Four churches so far have committed to host a prayer meeting on January 22, and there is still time for more to sign on, Nelson said. The four sites currently are: • Evanston Baptist Church, Evanston • College Avenue Baptist Church, Normal • First Baptist Church, Bethalto • Stonefort Missionary Baptist Church, Stonefort Each meeting will begin at 9 p.m. and end at 6 the next morning. Each hour of prayer is divided into several segments and will include times of group prayer, worship and fellowship. Pray-ers are invited to come and go, Nelson said. The format is based on a prayer gathering he attended in 1976, shortly after he became a Christian as a college student at Southern Illinois University. That meeting “changed the campus make-up at Carbondale,” Nelson told the Illinois Baptist. He shared more about the experience in his letter to churches: “I participated in an all-night prayer meeting where many evangelical campus ministries came together to pray and fast throughout the night and ask God to bring an awakening on our campus,” Nelson wrote. “That spring we saw many students in every ministry come to trust Christ and many of those who trusted Christ are now still spread across this globe in active evangelical ministries to this day.” For more information about the January 22 prayer meetings, contact Nelson at pastorphill@lakelandchurch.org or (618) 529-4906. In Heartland college students, Prayer, revival Lisa Misner Lisa is IBSA Social Media/Public Policy Manager. A Missouri native, she earned a Master of Arts in Communications from the University of Illinois. Her writing has received awards from the Baptist Communicators Association and the Evangelical Press Association.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line902
__label__cc	0.548324	0.451676	Exporters face cash crunch as buyers demand double the credit to 120 days Many firms especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are bearing the brunt of plummeting global demand with buyers insisting for longer payment cycle of upto 120 days. Payment terms vary from supplier to supplier and generally range from 0-60 days. Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has advised its members to deal with buyers in countries where governments have come out with fiscal stimulus to revive demand. “We are telling our members that when you are looking into the markets, focus on those where government of the country has given demand-led stimulus. For example, take US, it has given $3.2 trillion stimulus already in the form of cash subsidy in hands of the people. Similarly, European Union, despite each country giving its own stimulus, has given 500 billion euro stimulus. So, the point is if you are giving stimulus which leads to demand, the importer when he imports goods would find it easy to sell,” FIEO Director General Ajay Sahai said. “It (focusing on countries that have announced demand-led stimulus) will, therefore, be very good strategy that will work,” he added. As impact of coronavirus pandemic deepens, liquidity has become a major problem in both domestic and international markets. Demand has slumped worldwide and export cycle is expected to get elongated. Domestic exporters are already feeling the heat as buyers ask for longer payment cycle while placing fresh orders. Some exporters say their customers are sticking to previous payment terms. Pankaj Bansal, Director of Delhi-based auto-parts trader TMA International says he has not seen any change in payment terms so far either in case of export or import. “Very few companies give you letter of credit (LC). It is now all by open terms. You supply the goods and you will get paid after 40 days or 60 days. So, these are pre-fixed and only on very few occasions you can negotiate. Even old purchase orders where shipment is yet to go, the buyers are asking for extended terms. They send you a mail and you give your acceptance,” said Animesh Saxena, General Secretary, Garment Exporters and Manufacturers Association. Amit Sethi, Joint Managing Director at NCR-based Orient Fashions says that payment terms vary from order to order but on an average payment terms have increased by 30 to 60 days. “This is happening with most of the people. People are accepting that as they have no choice,” Sethi noted. Companies are facing inordinate delay in getting payments and coronavirus-afflicted lockdown has accentuated the problem. The worst affected among them are micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). While there is no official estimate of the total dues, Angel Broking in a report last week said that total outstanding payments to MSME units could be in excess of Rs 4.95 lakh crore. Further, the central government ministries and departments, state governments and public sector units owe MSMEs more than half of this amount. As per government guidelines, payments of MSMEs are to be cleared within 45 days but in reality it takes much longer. In a private survey carried out by industry body FISME and Skoch Group in April-end, nearly 23% respondents said that it took over 180 days to get receivables while 36.1 percent said they get payments between 90 to 180 days. Only 40.1 percent respondents said they get payments within 90 days. While payments is a major problem, MSMEs have been grappling with slump in demand in both domestic and export markets adding to their woes. The government has announced a slew of relief of measures including Rs 3 lakh crore collateral-free loan for the sector but the pain is set to continue at least in the short term.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line904
__label__cc	0.728937	0.271063	Sign-up for the latest news, information, research, and tools to expand your knowledge of business! View our privacy policy. info@infoworks.com InfoWorks International, Inc. Infoworks® International, Inc. Be Smarter About Business Creativity in the Workplace and Why it Matters This job skill is increasing in importance April 16, 2020 \| Amanda Finn Employees crave challenges. Freelancers crave breadth. Companies crave attention. In all three scenarios the common, simplest answer, is creativity. Creativity can help workers stay interested and focused on the job. In a 2018 Udemy study 54% of surveyed employees indicated that trying new things helps maintain their engagement. When folks are given the chance to be creative, the employer and product are the better for it. Building creativity can be a valuable competitive strategy. For example, it’s creativity that helps Apple continually dominate innovative workspaces. “Creativity is essential in business because it’s a differentiator,” says Tucker Marion, an associate professor in Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business and director of the Master of Science in Innovation program. “If you’re looking at an iPhone versus a Samsung, at the outset, they’re very similar. But once you start digging, there’s more creativity in the iPhone. Take facial recognition, for example: It’s a seamless user experience. Just because someone is first to market with a feature doesn’t mean they’re more creative. Design and the user experience mean a lot to overall creativity of a feature or service.” Work becomes the place to be, not exist If employees are spending 40+ hours of their lives every week working, they can benefit by having the option to enjoy what they do. Creativity can take even the most mundane activities and transform them into a learning experience. By breaking out of the box employers can empower their employees to better the work and themselves all at once. Steelcase’s Creativity at Work report makes it clear that focus in jobs across the board is shifting. It found that 55% of all surveyed employees said they would like more opportunities to be creative at work, while 85% indicated that they see the rise in creativity in the workplace continuing on into the future. And being creative doesn’t have to be a big change. It can be as simple as coming up with a new way to solve a problem, according to 61% of those surveyed. The findings show that this wave of creative workplace solutions is largely a Western ideal. According to the report, “The most creatively active country surveyed is Germany, where 83% of employees say that they are required to be creative either every day or every week in their job, followed by the US, where this is the case for 82%. At the other end of the scale, Japanese workers are currently the least creative in the workplace, with just 54% saying they are required to be creative at least once per week and nearly a quarter (22%) reporting that their job doesn’t require any creativity.” Actively engaging new processes is a workplace phenomenon across industries of all kinds (as surveyed by Steelcase.) At the top of the creative ladder, Germany and the United States make it clear that encouraging creativity is a priority. It ultimately leads to less distracted workers who are happier and most likely on the younger end of the spectrum since workers from Generation Y and Z are more interested in creative opportunities. Benefits apply to all When it comes to fostering a workplace of creativity, the benefits don’t just apply to the workers employing their creative sides. The benefits run across the board. Best Practice Consulting sees the strongest benefits as: Better teamwork and team bonding Increased workplace engagement and interaction Improved ability to attract and retain quality employees Increased staff morale, fun, and happiness Increased workplace problem solving and productivity The theory to applying creativity is, basically, that bright ideas give birth to more ideas. Honing an ability to be creative is an essential life skill. Applying it to work makes work feel even more important and worthwhile to those taking part in it. When hiring the best of the best or looking for work, creativity is the kind of skill an employer can’t teach. It’s something a worker has to come upon on their own. Creativity is the skill that makes a good workplace a great one. It’s the kind of thing that can’t be qualified on a resume, but proven when a project goes off the rails. Most importantly, it’s what shows a company who their most valuable people are. And getting to utilize their creativity shows employees what kind of company they work for. A necessity in the age of automation Cultivating an environment of creative problem solving isn’t just a newfangled way to keep workers happy. It’s becoming more and more necessary as services switchover to automation. While automated systems are timesavers as well as cost savers, they simply aren’t capable of the creativity only the human mind can think up. “Researchers have projected that automation may claim 800 million jobs around the world by 2030,” according to Katharine Schwab at Fast Company. “Others suggest that as many as half of American jobs may be under threat from automation. But amid all the handwringing about robots taking people’s jobs, Oleinik’s [Anton Oleinik, a sociology professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland] analysis is further evidence that AI will likely only replace repetitive tasks that humans aren’t particularly skilled at to begin with. Even as AI creeps into creative fields, it is still only doing the work of recommending ideas to a human designer, who is spared some of his or her job’s mindlessness but still makes the final call about what a website or app will look like.” There are several theories that Oleinik posits about AI and the future of creativity in the workplace. The theories essentially decide that AI simply cannot replicate creativity. Robots cannot think creativity into existence. Oleinik believes robots are incapable of creativity because: they cannot anticipate pattern changes, apply social intelligence or compellingly argue. Essentially they cannot be creative because they lack the humanity to do so. In the years leading up to such large automation takeovers, it’s even more important to understand the need for human creativity. It simply cannot be replicated for the sake of automation, no matter how much industry would love it to be so. Photo by Robert Katzki on Unsplash Amanda Finn Amanda Finn is an InfoWorks contributing writer and a freelance journalist based out of Chicago. She writes about the gig economy, entrepreneurship, and the future of work. SIgn Up for the latest news, information, research, and resources to expand your knowledge of business. View Our Privacy Policy. Artificial Intelligence Takes Jobs—And Adds Them Too Are Gig Workers Employees or Contractors? 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__label__cc	0.748147	0.251853	Determining the age of surfaces on Mars Posted on: September 27, 2019 Last updated on: December 31, 2020 Written by: Calculate youngest dating age How Young is Too Young to Date? The ‘Dating Rule’ The New Rules for Dating with an Age Gap Program to calculate age Geologic Age Dating Explained Peak Non-Creepy Dating Pool How Much Younger Can You Date Formula? To improve your visit to our site, take a minute and upgrade your browser. Bloggers and busybodies are divided over whether or not the age difference between actress Jennifer Lawrence, 24, and musician Chris Martin, 37, automatically renders their relationship inappropriate. The rule is widely cited, but its origins are hard to pin down. The rule also appears in The Autobiography of Malcolm X. When Malcolm X met his future wife Betty Sanders, he interpreted the fact that their ages fit the rule of seven as a sign that they were destined for each other. Now, the half-your-age plus seven rule has entered the cultural lexicon. Two things: the somewhat random-looking picture above is from The Moon Is Blue, a film that’s the first known reference to the ‘dating rule’ discussed here. Secondly, I don’t make any judgement about the validity of the ‘dating rule’ – you might find it a useful rule of thumb or a ludicrous restriction; I find it a nice thing to do some algebra on. There is a so-called rule about dating: the youngest age you are supposed to date is half your age plus seven. Why would we want to do this? Well, it means we can work out some other implications of the rule. Dating older men is not a new trend (see: any red carpet event in the past few decades). The trouble has trickled to the youngest grades. Many of us say when it comes to how old we are, age is just a number. can make them “rebellious, awkward, moody, and make them have a very limited ability to calculate risks.”. There are two types of age determinations. Geologists in the late 18th and early 19th century studied rock layers and the fossils in them to determine relative age. William Smith was one of the most important scientists from this time who helped to develop knowledge of the succession of different fossils by studying their distribution through the sequence of sedimentary rocks in southern England. It wasn’t until well into the 20th century that enough information had accumulated about the rate of radioactive decay that the age of rocks and fossils in number of years could be determined through radiometric age dating. This activity on determining age of rocks and fossils is intended for 8th or 9th grade students. It is estimated to require four hours of class time, including approximately one hour total of occasional instruction and explanation from the teacher and two hours of group team and individual activities by the students, plus one hour of discussion among students within the working groups. Explore this link for additional information on the topics covered in this lesson: Geologic Time. Students not only want to know how old a fossil is, but they want to know how that age was determined. Some very straightforward principles are used to determine the age of fossils. Students should be able to understand the principles and have that as a background so that age determinations by paleontologists and geologists don’t seem like black magic. This activity consists of several parts. Objectives of this activity are: 1 To have students determine relative age of a geologically complex area. A single watch or clock for the entire class will do. Top definition. A convenient rule to define the youngest that a romantic interest can be before the relationship is indecent. Widely referred to and used, the rule has merit for usefulness. Chronological Age Calculator. Name: Birthday Date: /, /. Test Date: /, /. Age. The real rules about how old and young you can date. According to this rule, society should accept a 50 year old man dating a 32 year old woman. A quick poll of my friends says otherwise. This made me wonder, does the creepiness rule actually reflect what is socially acceptable when it comes to age differences in dating? In other words, does the creepiness rule actually reflect what society finds…creepy? The internet is divided on the topic. We are seeing large age gaps in the dating pool, and not just the typical old-man-younger-woman narrative. For example, a AARP study reported that 34 percent of women over 39 years old were dating younger men. Add in the popularization of divorce over the last 50 years and the introduction of dating apps, and matters of love, sex and how we connect are utterly transformed. Love is a melting pot. I find it refreshing that society has begun to validate the simple fact that relationships no matter how short or long can still be meaningful. There are two basic approaches: relative geologic age dating, and absolute geologic age dating. To determine the relative age of different rocks, geologists start with the assumption that unless Which are the youngest? Top definition. The rule to define the youngest that a romantic interest can be before the relationship is indecent. Aug 18 Word of the Day. Are they a girl or a boy? Neither , they’re an enby! The lower limit on the age of a potential partner for a person over 14, by socially acceptable standards. Used as a rule of thumb. The converse is twice- your-age-minus-seven. Image: NOAA. How Old Is the Atlantic Ocean? By analyzing radioactive minerals in igneous rocks, scientists can tell how much time has passed since rocks solidified from lava. This amount of time defines the age of a rock. This image shows the age of rocks on the Atlantic Ocean seafloor. Examine the color code to understand how the age of rocks changes from the center to the edges of the ocean floor. In all cases, we’ll take the birth date and current date as input and return the calculated age in years. 2. Using Java 8. How do we know the age of the surfaces we see on planets and moons? If a world has a surface as opposed to being mostly gas and liquid , astronomers have developed some techniques for estimating how long ago that surface solidified. Note that the age of these surfaces is not necessarily the age of the planet as a whole. On geologically active objects including Earth , vast outpourings of molten rock or the erosive effects of water and ice, which we call planet weathering, have erased evidence of earlier epochs and present us with only a relatively young surface for investigation. One way to estimate the age of a surface is by counting the number of impact craters. This technique works because the rate at which impacts have occurred in the solar system has been roughly constant for several billion years. Thus, in the absence of forces to eliminate craters, the number of craters is simply proportional to the length of time the surface has been exposed. This technique has been applied successfully to many solid planets and moons Figure 1. Figure 1. Bear in mind that crater counts can tell us only the time since the surface experienced a major change that could modify or erase preexisting craters. Estimating ages from crater counts is a little like walking along a sidewalk in a snowstorm after the snow has been falling steadily for a day or more. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Despite seeming like a relatively stable place, the Earth’s surface has changed dramatically over the past 4. Mountains have been built and eroded, continents and oceans have moved great distances, and the Earth has fluctuated from being extremely cold and almost completely covered with ice to being very warm and ice-free. [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_{background-color: #f6fbfb!important;}”][vc_column][factrie_vc_section_title title_head=”h2". Age-disparity relationships have been documented for most of recorded history and have been regarded with a wide range of attitudes dependent on sociocultural norms and legal systems. Data in Australia [2] and United Kingdom [3[3]how an almost identical pattern. Relationships with age disparity of all kinds have been observed with both men and women as the older or younger partner. In various cultures, older men and younger women often seek one another for sexual or marital relationships. Most men marry women younger than they are; with the difference being between two and three years in Spain, [9[9]he UK reporting the difference to be on average about three years, and the US, two and a half. Another study also showed a higher divorce rate as the age difference rose for when either the woman was older or the man was older. September 30, by Beth Geiger. Dinosaurs disappeared about 65 million years ago. That corn cob found in an ancient Native American fire pit is 1, years old. How do scientists actually know these ages? One way to estimate the age of a surface is by counting the number of impact craters. This technique works because the rate at which impacts have occurred in. There are certain stars that we know are very young, and others that are very old, but for most stars we cannot tell. When we have a large group of stars, however, we can tell its age. This is possible because all of the stars in a cluster are presumed to have begun their life at approximately the same time. After a relatively brief time in ‘star time,’ that is–we are talking thousands to millions of years here stars reach the adult phase of their life, which we call the main sequence phase. The length of time a star spends in the main sequence phase depends on its mass. Computer models allow us to predict how old a star of that mass must be to be at that juncture of its life, and hence to estimate the age of the cluster. Recently, this procedure has come under close scrutiny because that age it gives for the oldest star clusters in our Milky Way seems to be older than the age of the universe derived from the most recent Hubble Space Telescope data. Stetson, senior research officer at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria, British Columbia, provides a more detailed reply: “It is impossible to determine the age of a single star all by itself. Dating older men is not a new trend see: any red carpet event in the past few decades. But when it comes to teen dating, the stakes are high. Many of us say when it comes to how old we are, age is just a number. But when it comes to who our teenage daughters are dating, and who they fall in love with, let’s be honest, age does matter. How comfortable would you be if your year-old daughter was dating a year-old boy? To determine the relative age of rock layers we use the following criteria: 1. Principle of Superposition _Oldest on botton youngest on top. 3. of uranium that makes it useful for accurately dating the age of a rock is the isotopes. Subscribe To Our Newsletter! According to this rule, it would not be creepy for a 30 year old to date a 22 year-old, but an 18 year-old would be off-limits. Although this is a fun rule of thumb, what does research say about age preferences for potential mates? From an evolutionary perspective , it makes sense for women to prefer mates with resources and to like partners who are more established, both of which are more likely in older partners. Men, in contrast, are hypothesized to be most attracted to women in their reproductive prime, which tends to be when they are younger. Data from Kenrick and Keefe 1 support these predictions. Younger men tend to prefer women a few years younger or older than themselves; but as they get older, they increasingly prefer younger women relative to their own age. With the increasing use of detrital geochronology data for provenance analyses, we have also developed new constraints on the age of otherwise undateable sedimentary deposits. Because a deposit can be no older than its youngest mineral constituent, the youngest defensible detrital mineral age defines the maximum depositional age of the sampled bed. The current standard practice of finding multiple detrital minerals with indistinguishable ages provides confidence that a given age is not an artifact; however, we show how requiring this overlap reduces the probability of identifying the true youngest component age. Barring unusual complications, the principle of superposition dictates that sedimentary deposits must get younger upsection. This fundamental constraint can be incorporated into the analysis of depositional ages in sedimentary sections through the use of Bayesian statistics, allowing for the inference of bounded estimates of true depositional ages and uncertainties from detrital geochronology so long as some minimum age constraints are present. We present two approaches for constructing a Bayesian model of deposit ages, first solving directly for the ages of deposits with the prior constraint that the ages of units must obey stratigraphic ordering, and second describing the evolution of ages with a curve that represents the sediment accumulation rate. dating (also known as radiocarbon dating) to estimate the age of tissue could help forensic scientists determine age and year of death in. The canonical reference for building a production grade API with Spring. In all cases, we’ll take the birth date and current date as input and return the calculated age in years. In Java 8, we can use java. If Java 8 isn’t an option, we can still get the same kind of result from Joda-Time , a de-facto standard for date-time operations in the pre-Java 8 world. We need to add the Joda-Time dependency to our pom:. Without a dedicated API in Java 7, we are left to roll our own, and so there are quite a few approaches. 19.3 Dating Rocks Using Fossils Potassium-Argon Dating Dating techniques Xkcd age dating To improve your visit to our site, take a minute and upgrade your browser. Bloggers and busybodies are divided over whether or not the age difference between actress Jennifer Lawrence, 24, and musician Chris Martin, 37, automatically renders their relationship… Continue reading “Determining the age of surfaces on Mars”… Italiano中文(简体)PortuguêsEspañolLëtzebuergeschNorskالعربيةEesti keelČeštinaΕλληνικάMagyarNederlandsTürkçeDeutschFrançaisEnglishDanskPolskiSvenskaSuomi日本語 Previous Post Free tucson dating Next Post Jessica jung dating agency ost lyrics	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line908
__label__wiki	0.956841	0.956841	Near & Far Neighborhood Real Estate Magic in the Air On broadway, neon lights and future are bright By Jordan Venema Originally called Y Street, Broadway was the southern edge of Sacramento’s Grid and home to the Buffalo Recreation Grounds, a former baseball stadium. Renamed Broadway after Tower Theatre opened in 1938, the street was essentially cut off from the rest of the Grid following construction of the W-X Freeway in 1968. Though Broadway has remained a thriving hub of small businesses and ethnic restaurants, from Thai to Ethiopian, the district ultimately became less a destination as the city focused on revitalizing areas such as Downtown and the R Street Corridor. But new public and private projects aim to revive the Broadway Corridor by creating more pedestrian and bike-friendly pathways, and adding new retail and housing. One group spearheading the revitalization of the Broadway Corridor is the Greater Broadway District, a Property and Business Improvement District, founded in 2007 primarily to provide security and maintenance within the district’s boundaries, roughly between X Street and Broadway, Interstate 5 and Highway 99. “Broadway is an interesting street with tremendous history, from the old jazz clubs to the old baseball stadium,” says Joan Borucki, executive director of the Greater Broadway District. “It used to be quite a main street, and we’ve been working the last couple years to bring it back. Our councilmembers say the next emerging corridor is Broadway.” While retail revitalization has occurred on Broadway in recent years, with businesses such as New Helvetia Brewing Company opening, the city plans to physically transform Broadway between Third and 29th streets with its Complete Streets Project. “The city is going to take it from four lanes down to two lanes, and add parking and bicycle lanes, and put in a lot of pedestrian improvements,” Borucki says. According to the city, design for the estimated $10 million project should be completed in fall 2020, with construction beginning in 2021. In addition to the Complete Streets Project, the Greater Broadway District hired landscape architect Kimberly Garza of ATLAS Lab to create a place-making plan for the Broadway Corridor “because we’d like to start getting more trees and public art in the corridor as well,” Borucki says. Such improvements could attract more pedestrians to Broadway, which already has drawn new businesses such as Selland’s Market-Cafe and Bike Dog brewery, which opened between Ninth and 10th streets, Hoppy Brewing Company and Real Pie Company on 24th, and most recently Chipotle on 16th, which soon will be joined by Noah’s Bagels and Peet’s Coffee, plus Sourdough Bread Co. While new businesses are locating on Broadway, Borucki says, “We’ve probably got more housing going into Broadway than retail.” The most significant addition to Broadway housing is the 1,000-unit Mill at Broadway by Bardis Homes. Construction for The Mill at Broadway, which includes a 4-acre park, bike paths, murals and on-site market, began in 2015. The first 200-home phase was completed and sold out by 2018. “Broadway has such a rich, vibrant history, it is exciting to see the area come into its own over these past few years,” says Katherine Bardis, The Mill’s master building partner. “Broadway has transformed into its own new community, full of life and authentic experiences, and from the Sunday markets to films at Tower Theatre, Broadway provides new homes and restaurants while still preserving the history of the corridor.” In addition to the 1,000 units at The Mill, Indie Capital is building 17 duplex units at Ninth and Broadway, and developer Sotiris Kolokotronis has submitted an application with the city to build a 59-unit apartment building at Third and Broadway. Beside new retail and homes, Borucki hopes the city will continue to make efforts to connect Broadway to the Grid through new bike and pedestrian paths, citing the Sunday morning farmers market under the W-X Freeway as a great connector between Broadway and Southside Park. And with businesses establishing themselves in neighborhoods north of the W-X Freeway, such as Urban Roots brewery, which opened on 14th and V streets in 2018, it’s possible the drumbeat of retail activity could create more access for pedestrians. But first, Borucki says, the goal is “to make the Greater Broadway District a more active corridor for people.” Jordan Venema can be reached at jordan.venema@gmail.com. Is It Time? Simon’s Last Call Aggie Power Shut Up And Play? Hard Road Ahead He’s Our Best Scooter Logic Bad To Worse Shifting In Flight Stay up-to-date with our always 100% local newsletter! 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__label__wiki	0.583853	0.583853	8x8 ditches AWS for Oracle for video Ben Moore 8x8, an integrated cloud communications platform, has chosen to move hosting of its Jitsi and 8x8 video meetings from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The company has seen a significant increase in usage across its private and secure video meetings solutions, exceeding 20 million monthly active users worldwide. A statement from 8x8 says that the reason for the move was to gain “substantial performance enhancements,” citing a more than a 25% increase in performance per node on Oracle Gen 2 Cloud Infrastructure, greater global reach, and savings of more than 80% on network outbound costs. As 8x8 expanded its offerings and global reach, its customers consumed a tremendous amount of network bandwidth and compute, which exceeded 1.5 petabytes a day of egress network traffic and was increasing day by day. While the performance Oracle provides is critical for its growth, equally important is the significant reduction in cost for compute and network services – compute, network transfer, and storage will be less expensive than AWS for 8x8. Demand for technology that enables public and private organisations of every size around the world to stay connected has driven explosive growth in video conferencing in recent months in areas such as remote working and customer engagement, distance learning and telehealth. Some organisations relying on Jitsi Meet and 8x8 Video Meetings services during the ongoing pandemic include WeSchool in Italy, Every Child Pediatrics and Retreat Behavioral Health in the US, and Bionical Solutions in the UK. The statement adds that supporting the rapid changes in the way businesses, organisations, health care providers and educators work, the 8x8 video meetings platform needed to hyperscale quickly to support demand. “We’re incredibly proud to help businesses, organisations, educators, and health professionals stay connected during this challenging time. As global demand on our video meetings platform grew exponentially, we needed a partner to scale rapidly and cost-effectively with us,” says 8x8 CEO Vik Verma. “Oracle Cloud Infrastructure provides industry-leading security, global reach and an unmatched level of support combined with exceptional price and performance that we need now and in the future. The added benefit of a strong go-to-market opportunity on the Oracle Cloud Marketplace was also a key differentiator for this partnership.” 8x8 video meetings solutions are now available in the Oracle Cloud Marketplace. “As the world redefines the way we communicate, video conferencing has become a critical service and one of our fastest-growing segments,” says Oracle Cloud Infrastructure development executive vice president Clay Magouyrk. “Oracle’s Gen 2 Cloud Infrastructure provides the right platform for resource-intensive applications like video conferencing and streaming content at a price that removes barriers for 8x8 to accelerate onboarding more end-users. We’re excited to work with 8x8 as it joins the Oracle Cloud Marketplace where our enterprise customers can easily access its video conferencing service.” Redis Labs experiences significant customer growth with AWS 8x8 Video conference Unified Communications / UC Oracle Cloud Amazon Web Services / AWS	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line915
__label__cc	0.612131	0.387869	Molecular imaging of serotonin degeneration in mild cognitive impairment Gwenn S. Smith, Frederick S. Barrett, Jin Hui Joo, Najlla Nassery, Alena Savonenko, Devin J. Sodums, Christopher M. Marano, Cynthia A. Munro, Jason Brandt, Michael A. Kraut, Yun Zhou, Dean F. Wong, Clifford I. Workman Neuropathological and neuroimaging studies have consistently demonstrated degeneration of monoamine systems, especially the serotonin system, in normal aging and Alzheimer's disease. The evidence for degeneration of the serotonin system in mild cognitive impairment is limited. Thus, the goal of the present study was to measure the serotonin transporter in vivo in mild cognitive impairment and healthy controls. The serotonin transporter is a selective marker of serotonin terminals and of the integrity of serotonin projections to cortical, subcortical and limbic regions and is found in high concentrations in the serotonergic cell bodies of origin of these projections (raphe nuclei). Twenty-eight participants with mild cognitive impairment (age 66.6 ± 6.9, 16 males) and 28 healthy, cognitively normal, demographically matched controls (age 66.2 ± 7.1, 15 males) underwent magnetic resonance imaging for measurement of grey matter volumes and high-resolution positron emission tomography with well-established radiotracers for the serotonin transporter and regional cerebral blood flow. Beta-amyloid imaging was performed to evaluate, in combination with the neuropsychological testing, the likelihood of subsequent cognitive decline in the participants with mild cognitive impairment. The following hypotheses were tested: 1) the serotonin transporter would be lower in mild cognitive impairment compared to controls in cortical and limbic regions, 2) in mild cognitive impairment relative to controls, the serotonin transporter would be lower to a greater extent and observed in a more widespread pattern than lower grey matter volumes or lower regional cerebral blood flow and 3) lower cortical and limbic serotonin transporters would be correlated with greater deficits in auditory-verbal and visual-spatial memory in mild cognitive impairment, not in controls. Reduced serotonin transporter availability was observed in mild cognitive impairment compared to controls in cortical and limbic areas typically affected by Alzheimer's disease pathology, as well as in sensory and motor areas, striatum and thalamus that are relatively spared in Alzheimer's disease. The reduction of the serotonin transporter in mild cognitive impairment was greater than grey matter atrophy or reductions in regional cerebral blood flow compared to controls. Lower cortical serotonin transporters were associated with worse performance on tests of auditory-verbal and visual-spatial memory in mild cognitive impairment, not in controls. The serotonin system may represent an important target for prevention and treatment of MCI, particularly the post-synaptic receptors (5-HT4 and 5-HT6), which may not be as severely affected as presynaptic aspects of the serotonin system, as indicated by the observation of lower serotonin transporters in MCI relative to healthy controls. Neurobiology of Disease https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbd.2017.05.007 Serotonin transporter 10.1016/j.nbd.2017.05.007 Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Molecular imaging of serotonin degeneration in mild cognitive impairment'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. Molecular Imaging Medicine & Life Sciences Serotonin Medicine & Life Sciences Regional Blood Flow Medicine & Life Sciences Gray Matter Medicine & Life Sciences Cerebrovascular Circulation Medicine & Life Sciences Alzheimer Disease Medicine & Life Sciences Smith, G. S., Barrett, F. S., Joo, J. H., Nassery, N., Savonenko, A., Sodums, D. J., Marano, C. M., Munro, C. A., Brandt, J., Kraut, M. A., Zhou, Y., Wong, D. F., & Workman, C. I. (2017). Molecular imaging of serotonin degeneration in mild cognitive impairment. Neurobiology of Disease, 105, 33-41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbd.2017.05.007 Molecular imaging of serotonin degeneration in mild cognitive impairment. / Smith, Gwenn S.; Barrett, Frederick S.; Joo, Jin Hui; Nassery, Najlla; Savonenko, Alena; Sodums, Devin J.; Marano, Christopher M.; Munro, Cynthia A.; Brandt, Jason; Kraut, Michael A.; Zhou, Yun; Wong, Dean F.; Workman, Clifford I. In: Neurobiology of Disease, Vol. 105, 09.2017, p. 33-41. Smith, GS, Barrett, FS, Joo, JH, Nassery, N, Savonenko, A, Sodums, DJ, Marano, CM, Munro, CA, Brandt, J, Kraut, MA, Zhou, Y, Wong, DF & Workman, CI 2017, 'Molecular imaging of serotonin degeneration in mild cognitive impairment', Neurobiology of Disease, vol. 105, pp. 33-41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbd.2017.05.007 Smith GS, Barrett FS, Joo JH, Nassery N, Savonenko A, Sodums DJ et al. Molecular imaging of serotonin degeneration in mild cognitive impairment. Neurobiology of Disease. 2017 Sep;105:33-41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbd.2017.05.007 Smith, Gwenn S. ; Barrett, Frederick S. ; Joo, Jin Hui ; Nassery, Najlla ; Savonenko, Alena ; Sodums, Devin J. ; Marano, Christopher M. ; Munro, Cynthia A. ; Brandt, Jason ; Kraut, Michael A. ; Zhou, Yun ; Wong, Dean F. ; Workman, Clifford I. / Molecular imaging of serotonin degeneration in mild cognitive impairment. In: Neurobiology of Disease. 2017 ; Vol. 105. pp. 33-41. @article{fd03cff3eacc4351bf660c9b5535b9e9, title = "Molecular imaging of serotonin degeneration in mild cognitive impairment", abstract = "Neuropathological and neuroimaging studies have consistently demonstrated degeneration of monoamine systems, especially the serotonin system, in normal aging and Alzheimer's disease. The evidence for degeneration of the serotonin system in mild cognitive impairment is limited. Thus, the goal of the present study was to measure the serotonin transporter in vivo in mild cognitive impairment and healthy controls. The serotonin transporter is a selective marker of serotonin terminals and of the integrity of serotonin projections to cortical, subcortical and limbic regions and is found in high concentrations in the serotonergic cell bodies of origin of these projections (raphe nuclei). Twenty-eight participants with mild cognitive impairment (age 66.6 ± 6.9, 16 males) and 28 healthy, cognitively normal, demographically matched controls (age 66.2 ± 7.1, 15 males) underwent magnetic resonance imaging for measurement of grey matter volumes and high-resolution positron emission tomography with well-established radiotracers for the serotonin transporter and regional cerebral blood flow. Beta-amyloid imaging was performed to evaluate, in combination with the neuropsychological testing, the likelihood of subsequent cognitive decline in the participants with mild cognitive impairment. The following hypotheses were tested: 1) the serotonin transporter would be lower in mild cognitive impairment compared to controls in cortical and limbic regions, 2) in mild cognitive impairment relative to controls, the serotonin transporter would be lower to a greater extent and observed in a more widespread pattern than lower grey matter volumes or lower regional cerebral blood flow and 3) lower cortical and limbic serotonin transporters would be correlated with greater deficits in auditory-verbal and visual-spatial memory in mild cognitive impairment, not in controls. Reduced serotonin transporter availability was observed in mild cognitive impairment compared to controls in cortical and limbic areas typically affected by Alzheimer's disease pathology, as well as in sensory and motor areas, striatum and thalamus that are relatively spared in Alzheimer's disease. The reduction of the serotonin transporter in mild cognitive impairment was greater than grey matter atrophy or reductions in regional cerebral blood flow compared to controls. Lower cortical serotonin transporters were associated with worse performance on tests of auditory-verbal and visual-spatial memory in mild cognitive impairment, not in controls. The serotonin system may represent an important target for prevention and treatment of MCI, particularly the post-synaptic receptors (5-HT4 and 5-HT6), which may not be as severely affected as presynaptic aspects of the serotonin system, as indicated by the observation of lower serotonin transporters in MCI relative to healthy controls.", keywords = "Aging, Mild cognitive impairment, Positron emission tomography (PET), Serotonin transporter", author = "Smith, {Gwenn S.} and Barrett, {Frederick S.} and Joo, {Jin Hui} and Najlla Nassery and Alena Savonenko and Sodums, {Devin J.} and Marano, {Christopher M.} and Munro, {Cynthia A.} and Jason Brandt and Kraut, {Michael A.} and Yun Zhou and Wong, {Dean F.} and Workman, {Clifford I.}", note = "Funding Information: This study was supported by: National Institute of Health: AG038893, AG041633, and UL1 TR 001079.", doi = "10.1016/j.nbd.2017.05.007", journal = "Neurobiology of Disease", T1 - Molecular imaging of serotonin degeneration in mild cognitive impairment AU - Smith, Gwenn S. AU - Barrett, Frederick S. AU - Joo, Jin Hui AU - Nassery, Najlla AU - Savonenko, Alena AU - Sodums, Devin J. AU - Marano, Christopher M. AU - Munro, Cynthia A. AU - Brandt, Jason AU - Kraut, Michael A. AU - Zhou, Yun AU - Wong, Dean F. AU - Workman, Clifford I. N1 - Funding Information: This study was supported by: National Institute of Health: AG038893, AG041633, and UL1 TR 001079. N2 - Neuropathological and neuroimaging studies have consistently demonstrated degeneration of monoamine systems, especially the serotonin system, in normal aging and Alzheimer's disease. The evidence for degeneration of the serotonin system in mild cognitive impairment is limited. Thus, the goal of the present study was to measure the serotonin transporter in vivo in mild cognitive impairment and healthy controls. The serotonin transporter is a selective marker of serotonin terminals and of the integrity of serotonin projections to cortical, subcortical and limbic regions and is found in high concentrations in the serotonergic cell bodies of origin of these projections (raphe nuclei). Twenty-eight participants with mild cognitive impairment (age 66.6 ± 6.9, 16 males) and 28 healthy, cognitively normal, demographically matched controls (age 66.2 ± 7.1, 15 males) underwent magnetic resonance imaging for measurement of grey matter volumes and high-resolution positron emission tomography with well-established radiotracers for the serotonin transporter and regional cerebral blood flow. Beta-amyloid imaging was performed to evaluate, in combination with the neuropsychological testing, the likelihood of subsequent cognitive decline in the participants with mild cognitive impairment. The following hypotheses were tested: 1) the serotonin transporter would be lower in mild cognitive impairment compared to controls in cortical and limbic regions, 2) in mild cognitive impairment relative to controls, the serotonin transporter would be lower to a greater extent and observed in a more widespread pattern than lower grey matter volumes or lower regional cerebral blood flow and 3) lower cortical and limbic serotonin transporters would be correlated with greater deficits in auditory-verbal and visual-spatial memory in mild cognitive impairment, not in controls. Reduced serotonin transporter availability was observed in mild cognitive impairment compared to controls in cortical and limbic areas typically affected by Alzheimer's disease pathology, as well as in sensory and motor areas, striatum and thalamus that are relatively spared in Alzheimer's disease. The reduction of the serotonin transporter in mild cognitive impairment was greater than grey matter atrophy or reductions in regional cerebral blood flow compared to controls. Lower cortical serotonin transporters were associated with worse performance on tests of auditory-verbal and visual-spatial memory in mild cognitive impairment, not in controls. The serotonin system may represent an important target for prevention and treatment of MCI, particularly the post-synaptic receptors (5-HT4 and 5-HT6), which may not be as severely affected as presynaptic aspects of the serotonin system, as indicated by the observation of lower serotonin transporters in MCI relative to healthy controls. AB - Neuropathological and neuroimaging studies have consistently demonstrated degeneration of monoamine systems, especially the serotonin system, in normal aging and Alzheimer's disease. The evidence for degeneration of the serotonin system in mild cognitive impairment is limited. Thus, the goal of the present study was to measure the serotonin transporter in vivo in mild cognitive impairment and healthy controls. The serotonin transporter is a selective marker of serotonin terminals and of the integrity of serotonin projections to cortical, subcortical and limbic regions and is found in high concentrations in the serotonergic cell bodies of origin of these projections (raphe nuclei). Twenty-eight participants with mild cognitive impairment (age 66.6 ± 6.9, 16 males) and 28 healthy, cognitively normal, demographically matched controls (age 66.2 ± 7.1, 15 males) underwent magnetic resonance imaging for measurement of grey matter volumes and high-resolution positron emission tomography with well-established radiotracers for the serotonin transporter and regional cerebral blood flow. Beta-amyloid imaging was performed to evaluate, in combination with the neuropsychological testing, the likelihood of subsequent cognitive decline in the participants with mild cognitive impairment. The following hypotheses were tested: 1) the serotonin transporter would be lower in mild cognitive impairment compared to controls in cortical and limbic regions, 2) in mild cognitive impairment relative to controls, the serotonin transporter would be lower to a greater extent and observed in a more widespread pattern than lower grey matter volumes or lower regional cerebral blood flow and 3) lower cortical and limbic serotonin transporters would be correlated with greater deficits in auditory-verbal and visual-spatial memory in mild cognitive impairment, not in controls. Reduced serotonin transporter availability was observed in mild cognitive impairment compared to controls in cortical and limbic areas typically affected by Alzheimer's disease pathology, as well as in sensory and motor areas, striatum and thalamus that are relatively spared in Alzheimer's disease. The reduction of the serotonin transporter in mild cognitive impairment was greater than grey matter atrophy or reductions in regional cerebral blood flow compared to controls. Lower cortical serotonin transporters were associated with worse performance on tests of auditory-verbal and visual-spatial memory in mild cognitive impairment, not in controls. The serotonin system may represent an important target for prevention and treatment of MCI, particularly the post-synaptic receptors (5-HT4 and 5-HT6), which may not be as severely affected as presynaptic aspects of the serotonin system, as indicated by the observation of lower serotonin transporters in MCI relative to healthy controls. KW - Aging KW - Positron emission tomography (PET) KW - Serotonin transporter U2 - 10.1016/j.nbd.2017.05.007 DO - 10.1016/j.nbd.2017.05.007 JO - Neurobiology of Disease JF - Neurobiology of Disease	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line920
__label__cc	0.525407	0.474593	Get Out When They Blow August 11, 2019 newepicauthor I don’t want to bring you back to High School English, but this song features lyrics that are structured in trochaic rhythm, which is a metrical foot consisting of a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed one, thus a trochee is the reverse of an iamb, which is the style that Shakespeare used so often in his plays. Trochaic rhythm is faster than iambic and it works well for this lively song. In this song paired verses consist of two lines of triameter (lines of three metrical feet), one of quadrameter (referring to 4 pairs of feet per line), and another of triameter, for a total of 13 strong feet per verse. The verses’ rhyming pattern is A, B, C, [C], B; with the bracketed [C] being an optional internal rhyme: halls, walls; chains/change; and plush/flush. There are seven verses, with the first six in pairs. The final verse stands alone, carrying into the final chorus. OK English lesson over, let’s get into this song. This song may just be incoherent nonsense that throws a lot of names around, but it works out perfectly for the prompt. In this song we have Jack the Ripper, Jack (of Jack and Jill), and Wolfman Jack, all of which are famous, although we don’t really know that much about the Mother Goose Jack and nobody knows for sure who Jack the Ripper even was. Crazy Otto was a ragtime piano player named Johnny Maddox who recorded ‘The Crazy Otto Medley’. Billy Sunday is listed in the Baseball Encyclopedia as William Ashley (The Evangelist) Sunday, and he was one of the founders of the American evangelistic movement. Mary Shelly is the author who wrote Frankenstein, and this monster was chained to a table so Victor Frankenstein and his assistant Zuckel could work on him. The monster is not happy so he clanks the chain and frees himself. A Mojo Hand was a common term among rural blacks for a person with extraordinary or seemingly magical abilities, and it was also the name of a song recorded by Lightnin’ Hopkins. The phrase shotgun could reference the Wild West riding up top next to the driver of a stage coach, or it could be a reference to taking a hit on a joint and washing it down with a beer like was done in the movie Caddy Shack. The phrase “ragtime band” might conjure up an image of the Irving Berlin song, ‘Alexander’s Ragtime Band’. Adding the line ‘New York City’ is an easy way to get fans to cheer during a song, and I have seen many deadheads do this. You certainly don’t want to be in Jericho when those walls start tumbling down. Is the grass greener on the other side, or does it just look that way and the only way to tell if the wine is sweeter is to taste it, so I will leave that to you while you enjoy this song. Just like jack the ripper, just like mojo hand, Just like Billy Sunday, in a shotgun ragtime band, Just like New York city, just like Jericho, Pace the halls and climb the walls and get out when they blow. Did you say your name was ramblin’ rose? Ramble on baby, settle down easy Ramble on rose. Just like Jack and Jill, mama told the jailer One hear up, and one cool down, leave nothin’ for the tailor. Just like Jack and Jill, papa told the jailer One go up, and one go down, do yourself a favor. I’m gonna to sing you a hundred verses in ragtime, I know this song it ain’t never gonna end. I’m gonna march you up and down along the county line, Take you to the leader of a band. Just like crazy Otto, just like Wolfman Jack, Sittin’ plush with a royal flush, aces back to back. Just like Mary Shelly, just like Frankenstein, Clank your chains and count your change and try to walk the line. Good-bye mama and papa Good-bye Jack and Jill The grass ain’t greener The wine ain’t sweeter Either side of the hill. Written for Song Lyric Sunday where the prompt is to find a song that includes somebody famous in it. Posted in Song Lyric SundayTagged Song Lyric Sunday Previous postSuch An Honor Next postNeedles And Pins 16 thoughts on “Get Out When They Blow” I wonder what the band looks like while one is tripping. I imagine they all have golden auras. This song is familiar to me and one I like. That’s quite an assembled crowd! Song #3 listened all the way through…. I will make a Dead Head out of you yet. Pingback: Happy Song Lyric Sunday… – Scarlett79 Scarlett79 says: Always ❤ the Grateful Dead !!! Nice prompt Mr. Jim. Let's have a great week, blessings… Thank you Scarlet and I hope that you have a wonderful week as well. 🍃🌿🍃 Adelaide Dupont says: I believe we covered tro-rhythm implicitly in English/Language Arts. [and probably even more implicitly in music]. And also there is common time – I wondered if was connected with that? Love a good fast feeling and I really want to know about Mother Goose Jack. Good point Adelaide, as there must be a lot more to the story than just hiking up a hill to get water. I am willing to bet that Jack was up to something with Jill and I should probably write a story about that one day. When we’ve tried to find more in the nursery rhymes, I like to go to Opie [Iona and Jim]. And other folk sources. Watching Stranger Things 3 and seeing the teens get up to things on the hill further strokes my suspicions. Lucas and Dustin in particular – Mike and Will not quite so much [I stopped around episode 3]. Far too much information for my Sunday head Jim. You certainly packed in the names by using this song! Yea it is a real fun song and now I realize that I should have skipped the English lesson. Felicia Denise says: Loved the bluesy undertone. Enjoyed this! 😁 Thanks Felicia. Never heard that song before…I like the lyrics It is a fun song and the fans would go wild when Jerry sang New York City, especially if the concert was around the New York area, where most of the concerts that I wet to were.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line922
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__label__wiki	0.87342	0.87342	Humber businesses urged to apply for Scale Up programme despite coronavirus challenges From jamie goodwin \| Thursday 23 April 2020 The scheme can help Humber businesses to plan for a return to work when Government restrictions are lifted. The Humber LEP's Scale Up programme has supported several cohorts of Humber businesses. Humber businesses which were in a position to scale up before coronavirus could become more resilient and access new markets with the help of a development programme. The Humber Local Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) Scale Up programme has supported several cohorts of Humber businesses which needed support to grow their operations since launching in October 2019. The programme, part of the Humber Business Growth Hub, was designed to support established businesses ready to scale up operations and had either grown turnover or staff numbers by 20 per cent in the previous 12 months, or who had ambitions to do so within a year. It can also support them to plan for the recovery and their growth in the medium to long term, while also helping them explore and capitalise on new market opportunities that this crisis may generate. Kishor Tailor, chief executive of the Humber LEP, said: “While we understand many businesses are currently facing difficulties with extremely challenging trading conditions due to the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis, others are in a position to keep growing their companies, but may need support to become more resilient and more adaptable during this time. “Whilst we have much support available for businesses that are currently struggling to deal with the impacts of Coronavirus, we want those businesses who were in a position to scale up before the lockdown to know that support is very much still available to help tailor their direction and path to scaling up, and that we can help them to adapt to these difficult current conditions.” To be eligible for this fully funded scheme, businesses must be an SME, operate within the Humber region, have at least 10 full-time or equivalent staff, and have a genuine ambition to scale up. Interested businesses should contact the Scale Up Programme by emailing HumberLEPscaleupprogramme@winning-pitch.co.uk Find more information on the Scale Up Programme here. Hull city centre improvements continue during coronavirus	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line939
__label__wiki	0.649182	0.649182	I Can't Get Over the Vision's Sweater in These Captain America: Civil War Clips I’m pretty sure other things are going on in this new footage from Civil War. Perhaps even delightful things! But The Vision is wearing a goddamn sweater in one of them, and now all capacity for critical thought has escaped me. The wonderful sight of a synthezoid superhero in smart casual clothing is actually a delightful nod to an ability Vision has in the comics for years—he can project clothing on his person at will, so he’s not walking around in the robo-nude and making people uncomfortable. (Let me tell you he could rock a turtleneck.) Vision did it briefly in Age of Ultron, when he fashioned himself a swishy cape, but now he’s upgraded to full-on clothing, to become the most fashionable android on the planet. But mainly, the sweater reminds me of the current—and incredible—Vision comic book by Tom King, Gabriel Hernandez Walta, and Jordie Bellaire, in which Vision dresses like this: Amazing. Check The Sweater out in all its glory below, in a clip that also features Tony Stark and Steve Rogers arguing over some boring stuff that isn’t related to Vision in a sweater, so who cares really? That’s not all when it comes to new Civil War footage today, either. Below there’s another clip of Scott Lang enthusiastically introducing himself to Captain America, and two videos worth of behind the scenes B-Roll from the film. Sadly, neither of these videos feature Vision in a sweater. Captain America: Civil War hits theaters May 6th. Quasar Funk Honest question: Does everybody watch all of these? I love this stuff up to a certain point, but I have to stop eventually and leave something for when I go to the theater. With TFA, I stopped reading Morning Spoilers around late October I think, and I’m starting now to stay away from additional Civil War clips and spoilers. What do all of you do?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line940
__label__wiki	0.583793	0.583793	New Education Model Kadir Has Foundation KHAS in the media Faculty and Departments Office for Learning and Teaching Lifelong Learning Academy Research at KHAS KHAS Information Center Alumni Office Directorate of Student Affairs Disabled Student Unit University Store KHAS Economics Webinars KHAS Economics Webinars will be hosting Simon Quinn this week! Simon Quinn is an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford Department of Economics and also a Deputy Director of the Centre for the Study of African Economies. His main field of research is Development Economics, with a particular interest in the role of firms. About Kadir Has Office of Learning and Teaching Directorate of Research and Development Resources Directorate of Information Center 34 14 KHAS Store	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line954
__label__wiki	0.982745	0.982745	Orange County Set to Open New Vaccine Site at Disneyland ANAHEIM (CNS) - Orange County officials will debut a new front in the war against COVID-19 today, with a powerful tool that experts say has the potential to crush the coronavirus. A new vaccine distribution center at Disneyland will be one of five regional mega-sites throughout Orange County. It's not clear where the next site will be opened, but county officials have an agreement with Knott's Berry Farm as another location to inoculate residents. Also under consideration are the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa and possibly UC Irvine. The mega-sites are technically called “super PODS,'' an acronym for Point of Distribution. “We don't have all of these things worked out,'' Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman Andrew Do said of other possible sites. “A lot of it will depend on the amount of vaccines that will be coming to Orange County. There's no point setting up Super PODS if we don't have vaccines to keep it running.'' The county's goal is to inoculate 7,000 residents daily at each site, Do said. “If you open up one more site that's 14,000 a day,'' he told City News Service. “That's a lot. That's almost 100,000 a week. So the question is do we get that quantity? We hope so, but that's a very ambitious goal.'' Ultimately, the county will be shooting to vaccinate at least two million people to achieve the 60% to 70% herd immunity that would halt the virus' spread, Do said. “How do you vaccinate two million people like twice -- so that's four million doses,'' he said. The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require two shots, about three to four weeks apart. But officials say the county can't just repurpose its testing sites into vaccination sites because COVID-19 is still rampaging through the community. “In the middle of a surge with record high numbers it's not the time now to pivot away from testing,'' Do said. “I see this as our first significant step as a county to take back our county from COVID,'' Do said. “This is now us fighting the virus and defeating it by getting a lot of people vaccinated.'' County officials took the initiative on vaccine distribution as hospital officials were too busy caring for the surge of patients to also handle inoculations. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved hiring the Idea Hall public relations firm to help officials persuade skeptical residents to get the shots. A big focus will be on getting through to residents in lower-income communities where there is a language barrier or other impediment to learning about the safety of the new vaccines. Do said officials need the help “overcoming fear and misinformation.'' He noted that residents in the poorer neighborhoods are more vulnerable to COVID-19. “When they get COVID they get a lot sicker and die more often and they drive up the numbers that the state looks at and in turn that will keep our economy closed, so it benefits all of us to really look at all of these low-equity communities and help to control the growth of the virus there,'' Do said.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line955
__label__wiki	0.677456	0.677456	Midwest Dairy Talks 2020 and What the Future Holds It's been quite the year for the dairy industry. Because of the pandemic, dairy has reached heights that wouldn't have been expected. More people have been at home using dairy products than ever before and that's led to an increase in dairy production. But there have also been some challenges this year. I recently had a chance to speak with Martha Kemper, Vice President of Dairy Experience at Midwest Dairy, along with Megan Sheets, Manager of Consumer Insights at Midwest Dairy. Both Martha and Megan were attending the NAFB conference, which was virtual this year, due to COVID- 19. Martha and I spoke about what it's been like for Midwest Dairy this year and what challenges they've had to overcome. The interview also touches on Midwest Dairy's relationship with the foodservice industry and how this unpredictable year has affected it. Megan and I had a chat about dairy trends for 2020 and what things look like as we head into next year. The pandemic shaped dairy trends in ways that would have been hard to imagine just one year ago. Both interviews provide great insight into what it's been like for the dairy industry this year, and why the future looks very bright. You can hear both interviews in the audio clips below. Special thanks to Martha Kemper and Megan Sheets for their time. Filed Under: 2020 NAFB Convention, Coronavirus, COVID-19, midwest dairy Categories: App Exclusive Content, Articles, News	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line956
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__label__wiki	0.83606	0.83606	Two Years After Losing His Leg in Hit-and-Run Crash, Cyclist to Run in L.A. Marathon Los Angeles Marathon by: Kennedy Ryan, Liberté Chan Posted: Mar 10, 2015 / 08:08 PM PDT / Updated: Mar 11, 2015 / 02:00 AM PDT Cyclist Damian Kevitt, who had to have his leg amputated after being struck by a vehicle near Griffith Park in 2013, said Tuesday he will run in the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday to show that losing his leg hasn't stop him from living his life. Kevitt and his wife were riding westbound on Zoo Drive toward the 5 Freeway when a minivan that was stopped in traffic made a sudden left turn and struck him, according to the California Highway Patrol. He fell and became lodged underneath the vehicle — unconscious and unable to free himself. The driver dragged Kevitt 600 feet until he dislodged from the minivan, the CHP said. Kevitt suffered 10 broken ribs, shattered both his shoulders and his pelvis in the crash in addition to losing his leg. Last year, Kevitt started riding again and founded "Finish the Ride," an organization dedicated to making L.A. streets safer for cyclists. The hit-and-run driver that struck Kevitt was never caught. 137 arrested as sheriff’s deputies bust series of Thursday night parties in L.A.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line965
__label__wiki	0.764042	0.764042	‘The Iraqis tried to break the Kurdish spirit with chemical weapons’ After their attack on Halabja, the Iraqis extended their poison gas attacks to villages closer to Sulaimaniya. With casualties rising after exposure to mustard and nerve gas, DOCTOR FAIQ MOHAMMED GULPI established a secret mountain hospital to treat the wounded. The Kurds’ war with Saddam’s regime during the 1980s came at a huge personal cost for Doctor Faiq Mohammed Gulpi, a senior doctor working for the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). Gas attacks alone cost the lives of his mother, his brother, his brother’s wife and their children. Yet few Kurds had done more to save the lives of ordinary Kurds than he had. Although starved of resources, Doctor Gulpi established a small but secret military hospital 30km due south of Sulaimaniya to serve PUK forces and villagers from the Qaradagh region. Doctor Gulpi returns to the area where he set up the PUK’s mountain hospital in 1986. Unmarked on Iraqi military maps, it provided a secure sanctuary for hundreds of wounded Kurds. The Kurds had no effective defence against poison gas apart from a few secondhand Iranian gas masks. Doctor Gulpi, however, printed leaflets which told villagers how to protect themselves against chemicals. These were distributed throughout PUK controlled areas and proved effective in providing basic civil defense. The chemicals deployed against the Kurds would enter the bloodstream through inhalation, the skin or eyes, causing severe muscle constriction and sometimes death within minutes Sewsenan village, near Doctor Gulpi’s hospital, housed a large peshmerga base and for weeks had been coming under sustained and ferocious attacks from Iraqi planes. On 22 March 1988, Doctor Gulpi watched as the the Iraqis attacked again but this time he was sure they were not using conventional munitions. Clouds of smoke billowed up and he felt certain Sewsenan village was being gassed.The attack had been timed to coincide with evening prayers at the local mosque. More than 60 villagers died in the chemical onslaught and two days later Sewsenan was razed to the ground by Iraqi aircraft. The Sewsenan attack marked the beginning of the Second Anfal. At his hospital in the Qaradagh region, Doctor Gulpi witnessed the aftereffects of these lethal attacks. We printed 500 copies of a pamphlet explaining how to protect yourself from poison gas I asked the peshmerga to leave their bases because of the gas, move to high ground and wash their faces If a lethal dose of poison gas enters the body it causes death in less than a minute A friend said he'd seen my missing relatives and all had been killed ‘The Iraqis wanted to break the Kurdish spirit and our will to fight,’ he says. ‘That’s why they used chemicals.’ The chemicals deployed against the Kurds, often a mixture of mustard gas and nerve agents, would enter the bloodstream through inhalation, the skin or eyes. They caused severe muscle constriction and could cause death within minutes. At the hospital, Doctor Gulpi worked hard to counteract the lethal chemicals Kurdish civilians were exposed to. With limited medical supplies, it was a difficult task. Atropine proved an effective antidote against nerve gas poisoning, but it was in short supply. It soon became very clear to Doctor Gulpi that the Iraqi regime was intent on attacking not just the peshmerga but the wider civilian population as well. ‘Their aim was not only to defeat the Kurdish political parties but also to destroy the Kurdish people,’ he says. ‘If we look at the chemical attacks and Anfal, the Ba’athist regime targeted large villages in order to inflict the most deaths.’ If we look at the chemical attacks and Anfal, the Ba’athist regime targeted large villages in order to inflict the most deaths During Anfal, chemical attacks were timed to cause maximum devastation. They were normally launched in the evenings when people were at home and gathered together at mealtimes. These unconventional weapons killed not only people but livestock as well. Fields were contaminated and crops ruined. Poison gas destroyed morale and delivered a severe blow to the peshmerga all over Kurdistan. Doctor Gulpi recalls how numerous members of his own family fell victim to Iraq’s political violence. His father died fighting the central Iraqi government in the 1960s and his other brother was killed in 1981 during fighting between the main Kurdish parties. His mother and another brother disappeared in March 1988 during the chemical attack on Halabja. He searched for them in the Iranian refugee camps near the border. But a friend confirmed that he had seen them both die. Of his immediate family – his parents and three brothers – only he and one brother survived. Sewsenan Village Sewsenan Village is situated in the Qaradagh region. In 1988 this area was attacked during the second phase of Anfal.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line967
__label__wiki	0.947762	0.947762	Kym Gouchie in the press Gouchie working on children's album in ancestral languages Renowned local Indigenous musician Kym Gouchie recently received a Canada Council for the Arts grant to create a children's album in ancestral languages. The album will be released next year. Photo by SimonSees Photography Renowned local Indigenous artist Kym Gouchie woke up with a melody in her head recently and that's a great beginning for her next project. Gouchie said she is the blessed recipient of a Canada Council for the Arts grant to research and compose a children's album in her ancestral languages. Soon she'll be speaking with language keepers and mentors from all across the province, beginning with those here on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T'enneh. "My inspiration truly was my late grandmother Mary Gouchie and just being an Indigenous person knowing that languages are such a vital part of our culture," she said. There are very few Lheidli language speakers left and Gouchie knows that even within that language there are different dialects and to preserve the language for future generations is very important. "I think truly what it is that I'm doing is a creative expression of my journey in learning the language of my ancestors," Gouchie said. "That includes Lheidli T'enneh, Cree on my father's side - I know more Cree than I do my other ancestral languages that also includes the Shuswap Secwépemc. So I've been really inspired by the fact that music can reach anyone. That means it can reach children and even adults and this album even though it's for children it's really for everyone and their inner child. I want to do something that's fun and engaging to preserve language which can be used in the classroom or in a home or in a daycare setting." The songs will teach numbers, colours and animals. "It truly is an expression of creativity through language and music," Gouchie said. "I'm just going to have fun with it and hopefully honour my ancestors and hold space for language, for culture, for stories, for my grandmothers, my grandparents who at points in their lives were punished for speaking their language and I'm very aware of that. I want to be the change. I want my grandchildren to be able to listen to these songs, to learn them and to understand who they are through music. It's difficult to teach someone their identity but I think music is a beautiful vehicle for that." Gouchie said part of her ancestry also includes having an Irish bloodline so there may be a hint of that in the album as well. Rae Spoon, a non-binary performer, composer, music producer, visual content producer/director and author, will be working with Gouchie on this project. Because of the pandemic, the project will look a bit different in order to keep everyone safe, so instead of mostly in-person meetings, the research will be done through online avenues and luckily many of the language keepers and elders have those options available to them while others will be accessed by the telephone. "I'm super excited to get started," Gouchie said. "Hopefully if we get a flattened curve I could sit down with somebody but we're not pushing for that." This month, she will work with the Lheidli T'enneh, February will see a connection with the Cree Nation and March will be the month to connect with the Secwépemc language keepers and elders. After that the writing process will begin. Preproduction will begin in July when Spoon will travel to Prince George. Soon after that, rehearsal will start with artists that will be joining Gouchie on the album, including Brigitte Demeter from the Okanagan and Dan Barton from Edmonton. The plan is to have the album released in January 2022 and start touring. It took three applications before her project was accepted as a Canada Council for the Arts grant recipient. Gouchie has been on the other side of it as a juror trying to decide between amazing projects so she understands how difficult it can be to choose and she's very grateful to be a recipient now, she added. "Yes, there was a pretty big happy dance done over here," Gouchie laughed. December 17, 2020 Four Connections Celebration: Winter Solstice 2020 https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/photos/four-connections-celebration-winter-solstice-2020-in-photos-1.24257090 Hanna Petersen May 14, 2020 A second annual Indigenous graduation ceremony in Prince George will move forward in a new way. Last Spring, School District No. 57 (SD57) held its first-ever Indigenous graduation ceremony, known as Ts’udelhti, and brought more than 80 students and their family members together at Vanier Hall for a celebration of achievement and cultural identity. Ts’udelhti will happen again this year, but in a different form because of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing protocols put in place by the provincial government. For the second edition of Ts’udelhti, which means 'We Honour' in Dakelh Lheidli dialect, SD57’s Indigenous Education department is making a video that will seek to capture the spirit of a live ceremony. The video will be available online to graduates and incoming Kindergarten students in late June and will feature many of the same elements as the inaugural event – congratulatory speeches by Nation dignitaries, an address by a graduating student who began his or her schooling in the Head Start program, and cultural performances. “We will be recognizing the grads and their journey in the best way we can in the situation we’re in right now,” said Lance Potskin, who is working on Ts’udelhti 2020 with Lisa Provencher, Jennifer Pighin, Shendah Benoit and Noelle Pepin. The list of guest speakers for the Ts’udelhti video is still being finalized, and the student who will give the address to fellow graduates and new Kindergartners has not yet been determined. For entertainment, renowned Lheidli T’enneh folk singer Kym Gouchie will perform and so will jingle dress dancer Caitlyn McCarville. Sophie Gray April 16, 2020 Former Penticton resident Kym Gouchie is joining the likes of Dan Mangan during a virtual concert put on by the Province of BC Thursday afternoon. The Indigenous folk musician, who now lives in Lheidli T’enneh, her home community outside Prince George, was stunned when she got the call to perform. “I feel super blessed. I’m still wrapping my head around it. They could have chosen anybody and they chose me and they chose three other artists so it’s just phenomenal,” said Gouchie from a home in Summerland where she’s staying during the pandemic. Gouchie will be joining three other B.C. musicians during the Showcase BC Live concert on Thursday, performing a ten minute set livestreamed over Facebook to the whole province. She said although she thinks it’s a great way to get music into the lives of those stuck at home, she’s not sold on the form of delivery just yet. FYI MUSIC FYI Music November 27, 2019 Last week (Nov. 19-22), world music conference and festival Mundial Montreal returned to the city for the ninth year, and reports suggest it was another significant success. Fest co-founder and Canadian roots music veteran Derek Andrews supplied FYI with some stats that make for impressive reading. Over 300 delegates from 20 countries were in attendance, with a gender balance of 50/50. 31 Canadian and international acts showcased. Some 68% were female or female-led, and indigenous artists were well-represented. The showcases were scheduled so they never ran against each other, a popular strategy. Private presenter meetings evaluated showcases post-show. A wide range of panel topics was discussed, from Idle No More IV to Breaking into MENA / Colombia. MM's website describes the event as "an annual gathering of professionals in the world music industry. Mundial Montréal is a springboard for artists’ national and international career development." Andrews reports that "The ninth edition of Mundial Montreal maintained the careful and results-oriented approach that has become our trademark. Showcasing artists got immediate results in a format enjoyed by talent buyers from across the globe. "Our first talent buyers (concert/festival) from Estonia, Spain, Germany, Brazil, Colombia, Shanghai and a half dozen new U.S. markets joined a strong contingent from across Canada ranging from Vancouver Island Music Festival to Moncton’s Mosaiq Festival. Credit for the deeper international expansion goes to Canadian Heritage's Creative Export and Canada Council funding, a Justin Trudeau policy that is paying off for Mundial Montreal.” Notable artists showcasing this year included Zaki Ibrahim, The East Pointers, Ember Swift, Kiran Ahluwalia, Murray Porter, Caracol, Tri-Continental, Midnight Shine, and Korean act NST & The Sauce Soul meets Kim Yulhee. On Nov. 22, the Stingray Rising Star award was presented to BC Indigenous singer/songwriter Kym Gouchie. The jurors making the selection included Liz Scott of Mariposa and Estonia’s Viljandi Folk Festival artistic director Tarmo Noormaa. The award is accompanied by a $1,500 scholarship that will be used to develop the winner's career . In a Facebook post, Gouchie noted "it's my first music award ever! Thanks to Music BC & First People’s Culture Council & Plaid People Music." Previous winners have included Boogat and Silla & Rise. See Article Here Andrew Hudson September 6, 2018 Singer Kym Gouchie can breathe easy now that she and her band Northern Sky are set to tour Haida Gwaii. At home on the Lheidli T’enneh Nation near Prince George, Gouchie says the wildfire smoke isn’t so bad right now — but it was another story at the Roots and Blues Festival in Salmon Arm. “There were times in between shows when I was actually wearing a mask to save my voice,” she said. Together with her five-piece folk and bluegrass band Northern Sky — a group of standouts like Saltwater Hank and Danny Bell — Gouchie will kick off the Haida Gwaii Arts Council season by playing shows in Masset and Skidegate on Sept. 14 and 15. Gouchie said it was a dream to play Edge of the World two years ago, and she’s glad to join the select few musicians who can turn heads by telling people they’re touring here. Northern Shining Star Woman is Gouchie’s traditional name, given to her at a sweat lodge ceremony 20 years ago, and also the title of her first full-length album, which came out last year. Martha Wickett August 20,2018 Kym Gouchie stands rooted on stage, her bare feet connecting her to the ground below, the powerful beat of her hand drum connecting her to her audience. The song is Cleansing the Highway, one that stands out for her. “It’s a spiritual experience. I bring myself back to that highway, I bring myself back to the feeling of where that song came from originally. It came from a place of fear and my drum absorbed that fear and turned it into song. “I really believe it came from the trees, the sky, the earth and it came through me.” The song, which features her rich, powerful voice in fusion with the hand drum, was born during a walk in 2016 along Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert. The walk was to raise awareness of the girls and women who were murdered or last seen there near the highway. While the RCMP officially list 18 women and girls, First Nations communities along the way estimate much higher. THE PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN Frank Peebles November 27, 2018 Kym Gouchie is a singer-songwriter any aspiring musician would be wise to learn from. One of the reasons she is so acclaimed for her work is the spirit of aspiration she keeps alive in herself. She strives to be better at her craft and she flew right to the top of the songwriter mountain for her next lessons. She journeyed to Nashville where she spent 10 days working with BC Entertainment Hall Of Fame member Linda McRae on how to write a better tune. McRae was a member of the Canadian Celtic act Spirit Of The West; she has been called in to collaborate by such luminaries as Bruce Cockburn, Neko Case and Paul Hyde; her songs have been covered by acts like The Skydiggers and lauded by ultra-producers like Colin Linden; she was one of The Primary Colours, a limited duration trio act with fellow stars Kim Ritchie and Doug Cox; one, and she has a loaded magazine of solo albums. Frank Peebles February 17, 2018 A collection of local musicians has announced a collaboration concert unlike any in recent memory on Lheidli T'enneh territory. The show is working under the title For The People and it will come to life in the soft-seater setting of the Prince George Playhouse. In-house eyes and ears will be pleased in person but cameras will also roll for nationwide audiences. The headline act will be Kym Gouchie and her band Northern Sky comprised of a stellar assembly of northern B.C. performers who all have established reps of their own: Naomi Kavka, Danny Bell, Jeremy Pahl, Amy Blanding, and Corbin Spensley. Each is busy with solo and band projects of their own, but for Gouchie they are united. Joining in as support acts are Marcel Gagnon and Saltwater Hank, both with their own national profiles to offer the event. Andrew Kurjata February 11, 2017 Classical music students in downtown Toronto have added an orchestral arrangement to a song about British Columbia's Highway of Tears written by a Lheidli T'enneh singer-songwriter in Prince George. Kym Gouchie wrote Cleansing the Highway of Tears while taking part in a healing walk during the summer of 2016. The walk was aimed at raising awareness about the women and girls who have gone missing or been murdered along Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert. "Being out there on the highway with vehicles passing by, you have no idea who's approaching you, is a very, very scary and vulnerable feeling," she said. Samantha Wright Allen June 22, 2016 Under the branches of a Cottonwood Kym Gouchie spoke of the surroundings that inspired her latest song - a chant that reflects a local woman's efforts to cleanse the Highway of Tears. "It felt like it came from the trees, it felt like it came from the ground and it came from the sky and it just filled the drum and the voice filled the space I was walking it," said Gouchie as the National Aboriginal Day entertainment thrummed in the background. Gouchie joined Brenda Wilson-John on the last leg of her long journey from Prince Rupert to Prince George along Highway 16. During one five-kilometre stretch, the Lheidli T'enneh singer brought her drum. "All of my songs come from a place that is beyond my conscious level," she said. Through the minute-long song, Gouchie chants on repeat: "We are cleansing the Highway of Tears, as we walk, as we walk." - See more at: http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local-news/audio-highway-of-tears-cleansing-walk-inspires-song-1.2284204#sthash.niGHNvpm.dpuf THE PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS Dan Walton October 23, 2015 by Dan Walton - Penticton Western News posted Oct 22, 2015 at 6:00 PM— updated Oct 23, 2015 at 11:16 AM After enduring harsh circumstances, singer-songwriter Kym Gouchie is back in town to headline a concert and share her healing process. After growing family roots in Penticton, singer-songwriter Kym Gouchie endured harsh circumstances, and she’s back in town to headline a concert and share her healing process. “My show is called Home Away from Home because I spent 12 years here and this feels like home to me,” she said, adding that her children and grandchildren live in town. “This is really important to me because I’m sharing what I’ve learned and how I’ve grown in the last year with people that I care about and people who follow my music. I didn’t just choose Penticton out of a hat, I’m here to play in a community that I love.” While living in the bedroom of her niece’s house who passed away in 2013, Gouchie was a resident of Penticton as recently as February. She then moved to Prince George to take care of her mother after learning she was diagnosed with cancer. Gouchie said her mother is now doing well. The decision to move to Prince George gave her a change in pace that allowed her to reinvent herself, even at the age of 50. “I have devoted my life to my music career and being with my mom has allowed for me to do this as we take care of each other.” While her teen years are long over, Gouchie said she now feels like a teenager after graduating high school. “The world is out there for me. Let’s just pick a direction and go. I’m feeling very adventurous.” Gouchie performs at the Orchard House on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. Opening for her will be Billy Walker, Chynna McLean and Jen Peters, as well as a latin dance set by Tasha Woiczyk. Tickers are $30 at the door or $25 in advance through St. Germaine Café and Classic Guitars. THE PENTICTON HERALD James Miller October 23, 2015 Posted: Thursday, October 22, 2015 3:35 pm JAMES MILLER \| Kym Gouchie knew she had something special when she penned "Sister Rain", a track from her debut CD "Mountain of Youth." "It's basically a song about my transition from living in the north to moving to Penticton," she said. "It was a really difficult move, leaving a community you love and experiencing the huge change," she said. "When I wrote it, I knew I had something special. Brian Russell, who plays in my band said, 'You have a hit single.' It seems to resonate with people, women especially. They tear up when they hear it." The song, which reached No. 1 on the Canadian National Aboriginal Countdown and has since received significant airplay in Alberta, will be included on her set-list when she performs her Home Away From Home concert, Saturday at Orchard House. "I wrote a new song for the show and my set is mostly originals," she said. "I'll do Crazy and a CCR song, because people like familiarity, but I prefer to stick to my own material. I'm playing with a great back-up band and we have some wonderful opening acts so it will be a multicultural event." A member of the Lheidli T'enneh band, near Prince George, she moved to Penticton 12 years ago but has since returned home to nurse her mother. She visits Penticton once a month, hence the title of her show, Home Away From Home. Gouchie is glad to see that her songs are finding an audience. "For the People", a song she wrote about residential schools, was included in the nation-wide Truth and Reconciliation CD. More recently she was chosen as a showcase artist for the Northern Exposure concert in Wells, B.C. where she played in what she descibres as an "ancient, beautiful, character building" in front of industry leaders. "Playing in front of your peers can be nerve-wracking but that was special. There was magic in the room, it felt like validation for me," she said. Growing up in the north she loved all kinds of music with Anne Murray being her favourite. She finds it incredible to be sharing a stage with Brian Russell, a one-time member of Murray's back-up band. Other musical influences from an early age include Patsy Cline, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Bonnie Raitt and, more recently, Lucinda Williams. While some aboriginal musicians are hoping to break away and land in the pop or country mainstream, Gouchie is extremely proud to be known as an aboriginal artist. "I feel really strongly that I'm representing the people and the nation and I believe in the message that I carry for the betterment of aboriginal people." Opening acts at Saturday's show include Billy Walker, Chynna McLean and Jen Peters as well as a Latin dance set by Tasha Woiczyk. Gouchie's band includes Brian Russell (bass), Theurein Myint (lead guitar, piano), Danny Sameshima (drums), Brigitte Demeter (piano, vocals) and Greg Leggot (percussion). Ellis Avenue Band and Music Production Studio presents Kym Gouchie, Home Away From Home, Saturday at 7 p.m. at The Orchard House, 157 Orchard Ave. in Penticton. Tickets are $30 at the door and available for $25 until Friday at 5 p.m. at the Dragon's Den, St. Germaine Cafe and Classic Guitars. This is an all-ages event. Cash bar and snacks are available.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line968
__label__cc	0.604733	0.395267	Tag: Ceres 146 out of 410 days: M. Volteius M.f November 11, 2013 November 14, 2013 Liv Yarrow1 Comment M. Volteius produced a series of five denarii on the theme of the Roman Ludi in 78BC (so Crawford and Hollstein, but contra Hersh and Walker who date the series to 75BC). Ludi is usually translated as “games”, but are better thought of as religious festivals. We’ve already talked about one of these coins regarding architectural issues. The series still remains problematic: T. P. Wiseman (“The games of Hercules”) offers a new interpretation of a series of denarii issued by the moneyer M. Volteius in 78 BCE. The coins were recognized by Mommsen as representing a series of games, and later scholars have followed this line of thinking, though there is disagreement about which games are depicted. Particularly problematic is the appearance of Hercules on one of the issues. Literary sources do not record Herculean games on par with those of Ceres, Apollo and the Magna Mater, who also appear on the coins, although there is epigraphic evidence of smaller scale, local games in honor of Hercules (CIL 12.984 and 985) in the late republic. Wiseman’s solution is that, at the time of the issue, there were games in honor of Hercules celebrated under the direction of the aediles, probably at the instigation of Sulla. Wiseman proposes, furthermore, that the games were demoted to the local level as part of the Sullan backlash of the early 60s, hence their absence from the literary sources. Also noted by Crawford is the lack of clarity of which divinity is intended by the helmeted and wreathed head on the obverse of the Cybele coin; he lists Attis, Corybas and Bellona as early suggestions. Wisemen in his 2000 chapter seems to endorse an idea originating with Alföldi and tentatively exploited and contextualized by Fishwick 1967, namely that the goddess is the Cappadocian Goddess Ma usually associated with Bellona or in Plutarch with ‘Selene, Athena, or Enyo’. Fishwick’s piece shows the imperial epigraphic references to Bellona elided with Virtus and the close association of that cult with the Magna Mater. Crawford himself on p. 307 of RRC vol 1 seems to suggest that Bellona is intended on Volteius’ coinage. The divinity on the obverse should within the logic of the series be one honored alongside Cybele. Three gods only have attributes on the reverse: Jupiter is paired with his temple, Hercules with the boar, Apollo and the tripod, but Ceres in her chariot is represented with the Father Liber who shares her festival. So Cybele in her chariot ought to have a similar companion on her obverse? A standard reading would suggest that Volteius is promising personal largesse at such Ludi if selected as an aedile. This becomes a little bit more problematic when we consider that the Ludi he honors are put on by both curule and plebian aediles. It is hard to think he is actively “campaigning” for both. The selection is also not complete: the Floralia and the Plebian Ludi are both missing. More over the types honor the divinities but do not in anyway recall the spectacles or other public benefits of the ludi as some other ‘promotional’ coin types do. Also confusing is the inscription of the Apollo coin: S C D T is resolved by Crawford as stips collata dei thesauro or something similar recalling the original funding by individual contributions of this festival. It is hard not to see the SC as more readily read as Senatus Consulto as appears on so many other coins. This would leave the question of the DT. Dumtaxat is the most common resolution of this abbreviation in Latin inscriptions, usually preceding a number or measurement being translated ‘precisely’. There are far fewer of the Apollo coins surviving that any of the others in the series. Posted in UncategorizedTagged Aediles, Apollo, Bellona, Capitoline, Ceres, Cybele, Father Liber, Hercules, Jupiter, Ludi, M. Volteius, Roman Games, RRC 385, Virtus	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line976
__label__cc	0.749285	0.250715	The Learning Network \| What Do You Think About the ‘Balloon Boy’ Saga? What Do You Think About the ‘Balloon Boy’ Saga? By Holly Epstein Ojalvo October 16, 2009 6:30 am October 16, 2009 6:30 am Did you follow the story yesterday about the boy who was thought to be aloft in a balloon for two hours, only to be found hiding at home? What questions does it raise for you? Liz Robbins at The Lede blog followed the story for hours, updating the post as more information became available. This morning Mark McDonald reports on the growing skepticism about the whole event: It was a heartwarming tale — the 6-year-old Colorado boy who was apparently carried aloft in a wayward helium balloon on Thursday, only to turn up several hours later after a frantic, widely televised search. Falcon Heene, fearful of being punished for messing around with his father’s balloon, had been hiding out above the garage at the family’s home in Fort Collins, Colorado. But on Thursday evening, after Falcon and his family appeared on CNN, the blogosphere was skeptical. The Internet — from social networking forums to comments on news media Web sites — came alive with suggestions that the balloon incident might have been staged. Students: Tell us what you think about this saga. What parts especially caught your attention? Why do you think it was so widely reported and followed so closely across the country and even around the world? What questions does it raise for you — about this family, the media, child safety or anything else? john October 16, 2009 · 6:52 am they are liars! prosecute them and geet back taxpyr money! Jane October 16, 2009 · 7:08 am These people are media hogs, they lied and planned the entire event, risked the life of their child… Parents like this are what makes us question who is suitable to have children, dont we have enough bad parents in this country… the child will suffer and grow up labeled dysfuntional. Pathetic and disgusting ! Judy October 16, 2009 · 7:33 am The little boy said it all. It was for a show! The parents are raising their children to think that everything is okay if it is for a show. From the articles I have read, the entire family was crude on the Wife Swap show. They should be charged for all the money spent by the police and other agencies to try to rescue this boy. It was all fake, and they must be shown that this is not acceptible. We the taxpayers spent a lot of money yesterday, and it must be returned! Autumn October 16, 2009 · 7:39 am I think they made it up to get on TV. I think they knew that their kid wasn’t in the balloon but they wanted to be on the news for their weird invention. I think they should have to pay for all the police and people who really thought he was in trouble. Tom October 16, 2009 · 7:56 am I was watching CNN’s “Situation Room” with Wolf Blitzer. I became annoyed as they turned the event into a spectacle (talking with an expert balloon pilot, plotting out the path on the interactive video screen, etc.). I saw CNN, as usual, turn this into a media event for their own benefit. So, I am glad that they fell into the hoax. Another lesson that they should balance greed with responsibility. David in CT October 16, 2009 · 8:00 am “they lied and planned the entire event, risked the life of their child…” Uh, Jane– Either they lied (in which case he was safe all along) OR they risked the life of their child (by not securing the balloon and making sure he was clear). Can’t be both. Keith October 16, 2009 · 8:16 am Real or staged, there are enough inconsistencies and oddities in this tale to warrant further investigation by law enforcement and child protective services. Yes, “Boys will be boys”, but hopefully they grow-up and become responsible adults with guidance and good role models. This doesn’t appear to be the case with the self-appointed “Science Detective”. mary October 16, 2009 · 8:52 am If the father is as clever as he says, why would he not know the balloon would go more than 50 to 100 feet off the ground, why would he not know it could not stay afloat with a weight of that of the child; being a former weather man, scientist, UFO searcher, and all the other things he professes, including that he is an actor (remember wife swap?) also a storm chaser (taking his family along in those chases), why would he think his son was sailing along at up to 10,000 feet above the land surface, in a balloon that could not carry that weight at even a few feet. I think this was to get publicity, and it got out of hand and that was why the family seemed to be distraught. I, as millions of other viewers was delighted the boy was NOT in the balloon, and apparently not in danger. But part of it was staged. Frank October 16, 2009 · 9:11 am Since it appears that the family “accidentally” launched the balloon, my gut tells me the father, who seemed very angry about that, wanted it back and figured the best way to get all the help he needed was to report his child was in it. As far as the older brother telling his father Falcon was in it, where is the proof? This may have been unplanned, but it’s still a scam. Shame on the parents. ceci October 16, 2009 · 9:22 am It sounded like a fishy story from the get go. The basket or box was not visible as the balloon floated away. Where was the boy supposed to be? The family’s performance on Larry King Live only corroborated my suspicions that the whole event had been staged. Quite a conceptual performance! Falcon gave it away in the manner children typically do…”for the show”…and the father refused to revisit the question with Falcon when Blitzer asked him to do so. He stumbled all over the place because he was lying. bugford October 16, 2009 · 9:53 am 1. When the cops reach the balloon in the “rescue”, it turns out the balloon doesn’t really have a compartment for the child to climb into. The bottom is just another part of the balloon. 2. Then we hear that there was a box attached to the balloon, and it is missing. But now there is video showing the balloon taking off, and not only is there no box attached, the parents are both there when it happened. So the whole thing stinks of hoax. The original story of the brother saying that his little brother climbed into the balloon turned out to be false. And now we find out his parents witnessed the whole thing. (that would have been a good thing for the police to know). When the parents are shown on the new video acting like their son is being carried away in a runaway balloon, they have to know he’s not in there. Because there is no box attached, and it turns out there is no hatch or other way to get into the balloon. David October 16, 2009 · 10:05 am Basic journalism 101 guidelines were not followed. The ‘news’ networks that broadcast this live for three hours should be embarassed. They were duped. BTW, I have bigfoot in my garage. Can someone send a news crew? I’m releasing him in five hours. Brandon October 16, 2009 · 10:16 am It’s sad that we all jump to the conclusion it was a hoax – especially with something like this. Whether it was or not, everyone is assuming it is. Indeed the evidence looks suspicious… But I mean, doesn’t this warrant a little compassion? Imagine if this did indeed happen… To your child or family member. I have a hard time jumping into the “hoax” hype. But that’s just me and my non-cynical self. clk October 16, 2009 · 10:27 am Hoax. Dad needs treatment. Kids need to be removed from his custody. My gut says Mom didn’t know. -hearteliza October 16, 2009 · 10:46 am well well they certainly entertained. Now everyone is talking about the “Balloon Boy”- “it’s like so OMG!” So here’s the deal: Uh HELLO! The boy was in the attic sleeping in a box! For gooness sake! What kind of parents let their 6 year old child out of their sight? Either it was bad parenting or bad hoaxing that led to the wild chase and search- it’s time to pay up. landon October 16, 2009 · 11:38 am did the falcon just come down out of the roof or did they go up there and look for him. y did the dad have a helium ballon in the back yard anyway. when he had a five year old child. know he would be temted to get in it. so why would u put one back there any way.thats my openion. next time dont leave the attic open,because he is to short to pull it down and not strong enough. Mike October 16, 2009 · 11:45 am Really? How could these parents let their child out of their sight? These people endangered the life of their child? I can remember being gone for hours and hours each and every day as a 6 year old on my bicycle. Were my parents bad parents? Were yours? Their kid was in the back yard! Umm, the ballon was apparently only capable of carrying 8 pounds of cargo. Did anyone who made these comments actually see the pics or read a story concerning the balloons capabilities? How could they possibly think that the child would go up for a ride? These parents are just different people than most. Nathan October 16, 2009 · 12:00 pm i think this presents alot of question and can be disputed but i will give them, the benifit of the doubt and say they did not plan it. alf October 16, 2009 · 12:02 pm When the ‘experts’ are trotted out, I’m always waiting for one of them to shout out, “Ba-Ba-Booey!!” HOAX from the (hate this saying) “GIT-GO!” don October 16, 2009 · 12:24 pm A 20 foot flat balloon cannot lift but a few pounds – how did all the “experts” miss this? I finished the 6th grade and I could find the density of helium and air on Google. No balloon expert should have supported the story. Matthew October 16, 2009 · 12:48 pm I think they are media hogs . How does a six year old boy get a hold of ballon and get it runing. He would have to be a pretty smart six year old. The parents had to have help him beacause i’m in 7th grade and I dont know how to start it. Mark October 16, 2009 · 12:50 pm I thought it smelled fishy even before the kid made the gaffe. If so…pathetic, and the family should pay back every dollar. Not to mention someone could have been hurt in the “rescue effort.” My apologies in the event that it wasn’t a hoax, but I would guess it is. gizmo October 16, 2009 · 12:51 pm It just goes to show how uneducated most Americans are. Anyone with at least a 7th grade education should have immediately been able to make a quick calculation of the amount of helium required to lift the boys weight and the craft itself, and easily realize that it would take much,much more Helium and a much bigger craft to lift that boys weight. Proof that we must upgrade Americas math and science educational standards by a long shot.At the rate America is at now,as an American,I’m ashamed to say that in about 35-50 years from now,America will be much like that movie “Idiocracy”. justin October 16, 2009 · 1:11 pm I personally think that this is totally fake and that a six year old boy cannot fit in a balloon,I think that the kid hid up in the attic and then the dad started up the balloon whatever it is.I think that the family should pay all the expenses on the ”rescue attempt” because this is a fake.How in the world would a little 6 year old boy fit in a balloon and start it up!!If it is truly not a fake and what they are syaing is true then i am totally amazed by how a little boy could FIT and START a balloon up.and and last but not least……WHY DID THE DAD HAVE A BALLOON IN THE BACKYARD ANYWAYS???whatever it is,this is total nonsense. Jenn October 16, 2009 · 1:15 pm Go to the following link.. It shows the whole event.. 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__label__wiki	0.890065	0.890065	Kang Ha Neul officially Love with ‘ex-girlfriend Hyun Bin’ Kang Sora in “Story of You and the Rain”! How did Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin first meet? This is definitely a surprise for everyone! Kim Yoo Jung was praised by netizens for being so beautiful after the management company released behind-the-scenes photos! Kim Woo Bin appeared after KBS revealed he and Shin Min Ah will get married this year, Netizens praised for being too manly! BREAKING – KBS revealed three Kbiz 2021 weddings: Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin, Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah, SNSD’s Sooyoung and Kyung Ho Not Won Bin, Jo In Sung are co-stars with Song Hye Kyo in love drama 2021? Best friends Son Ye Jin, Kim Jong Kook and Jun So Min MCs the 2020 APAN awards Netizens continue with the evidence that Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun are dating !! Son Ye Jin’s cute action to protect Hyun Bin, Post a clip of the two chatting then delete it! Hyun Bin was about to appear after publicly dating, Son Ye Jin immediately acted with love for her boyfriend “Penthouse” actress Kim So Yeon had to call and apologize to the reporter for revealing dating news. Kim So Hyun decided to break up with her management company E&T Story Entertainment. Son Ye Jin’s latest move after her first birthday next to Hyun Bin: “I feel like I’m extremely lucky” Lovekpop95 Home CELEB The movie about love 'Story of You and the Rain' made the audience anticipate by the gentle script with the participation of strong cast like Kang Ha Neul and Kang Sora. in CELEB, NEWS According to Soompi, recently, the production crew of the movie “Story of You and the Rain ” starring Kang Ha Neul and Kang Sora uploaded photos of the filming after the filming was completed. The film is in the social emotional genre, telling the story of a couple who, though longing to miss each other for a long time, cannot meet. Kang Ha Neul has been revealed to take on his first movie role in three years. He transformed into the character Young Ho, a young man without any major goals in life. Young Ho accepts a meaningless life until he begins to exchange letters with a woman, causing him to change his way of life. Kang Sora takes on the role of Soo Jin, a cram school student with Young Ho, trying to relearn to get into university. Kang Sora gained weight after becoming pregnant with her doctor husband. Kang Sora announced her pregnancy after 3 months of marriage! Kang Ha Neul has received the offer to star in the film ‘Streaming. “Old Love Hyun Bin” Kang Sora officially returned to showbiz after her secret wedding at the end of August. Regarding the role, Kang Ha Neul said, “I decided to appear in the movie because I thought it would be a gentle story and leave an impression on everyone for a long time. I was further reinforced during the filming. I thought I would keep the emotions that Young Ho’s character brought back long after the filming. ” Meanwhile, actress Kang Sora expressed, “The drama is a lovely and emotional story. I feel like I’m living in memories from 17 years ago and a little sad when I came back. to the fact. I am grateful to everyone who gave me such wonderful memories. ” Story of You and the Rain is directed by Jo Jin Moo – the man behind the success of Making Family and Suicide Forecast – directed. The film is scheduled to premiere in 2021. Kang Sora was born in 1990, is a Korean actress and model. She became famous for her role in the Korean movie Sunny and then TV dramas that attracted many followers such as Doctor Stranger, Misaeng … Kang Sora once admitted dating actor Hyun Bin in December 2016. However, just a year later, the couple announced their breakup due to busy schedules. Kang Ha Neul was born in 1990. Originally a musical actor, Kang Ha Neul had a hard time initially acting. The turning point in Kang Ha Neul’s career was when he took on the supporting role in the hit TV series The Heirs. From there, he began to get the attention of the audience and had the opportunity to access many great works such as Misaeng, Moon Lovers, Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet, Midnight Runner. Most recently, Kang Ha Neul won the Best Actor Award in the 56th Baeksang Art Awards for his lead role in the TV series When the Camellia Blooms. Tags: Kang Ha NeulKang Ha Neul girlgriendKang Sora Share667Tweet417Pin150 Copyright © 2020 \| Lovekpop95.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line988
__label__cc	0.725085	0.274915	Paninian Studies Professor S. D. Joshi Felicitation Volume Deshpande, Madhav (editor) Bhate, Saroja (editor) Pa?ini’s grammar is the oldest surviving grammar of Sanskrit, dating back to the fifth century BCE. In its completeness of coverage of linguistic elements and its theoretical and analytical sophistication, Pa?ini’s grammar is surprisingly modern. It has long provided inspiration for many ideas in modern linguistics, and continues to attract scholars’ attention in the fields of Sanskrit and linguistics. Pa?inian Studies collects seventeen essays on Pa?inian linguistics in a single volume dedicated to Professor S. D. Joshi, a stalwart scholar of Pa?inian grammar. The contributors, all scholors of international acclaim and students and friends of Professor Joshi, include Ashok Aklujkar, Pandit V. B. Bhagwat, Saroja Bhate, Gopikamohan Bhattacharya, Johannes Bronkhorst, George Cardona, Achyutananda Dash, Madhav M. Deshpande, Peter Edwin Hook, Daniel H. H. Ingalls, V. N. Jha, Dinabandhu Kar, Paul Kiparsky, Bimal Krishna Matilal, G. B. Palsule, K. Kunjunni Raja, and J. A. F. Roodbergen. Taken together, their contributions encompass the wide range of interests and specializations within the field of Pa?inian studies.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line995
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__label__wiki	0.988574	0.988574	‘So tragic’: Man jailed for shooting brother in face by Danielle Buckley A Sunshine Coast man was "very lucky indeed" that he only shattered three of his brother's teeth when he shot him in the face after a heated argument. Mark Spencer, 38, was supported by his parents as he appeared in the Brisbane Supreme Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to shooting his older brother Cheyne Livett, 40, at a Sunshine Coast property on February 2 last year. Mr Livett miraculously survived the shooting but tragically died a year later in unrelated circumstances. "It's so tragic for the parents," Justice Elizabeth Wilson said. "They've lost one son … and another is in custody for shooting that brother." Noel and Cheryl Livett pictured outside Brisbane Supreme Court where their son Mark Spencer was being sentenced. Picture: Richard Gosling Crown prosecutor William Slack said Spencer was staying at his parents' Curramore property while they were away on holidays when his older brother showed up at the house. The court heard the pair got into a heated argument in the driveway after Mr Livett refused to leave the property. "While the complainant was pacing the driveway in an intimidating manner the defendant said 'are you going to make me shoot you?'," Mr Slack said. Mr Slack said Spencer went inside to get a rifle, then fired it from the front of the car through the windscreen into the driver's seat where his brother was sitting. Barrister Joseph Jacob said it was intended to be a warning shot, but instead the bullet entered through Mr Livett's top lip and fractured his three front teeth. "While he deliberately fired the gun, it's not alleged he aimed at him or intended to strike him," Mr Jacob said. "Mr Spencer then called for help, he rendered assistance and offered to drive his brother to hospital. A witness who was present after the shooting said he was crying as he was trying to help his brother." Mr Jacob said Spencer, who was born in Redcliffe, was filled with remorse and was now "hounded by the death" of Mr Livett. He gave the court a number of letters written by Spencer's parents and other family members who were in support of his release. The court heard the Crown could not prove that Spencer intended to shoot his brother, only that he fired it at the driver's side of the car where Mr Livett was sitting. Queensland Police arrested Spencer at his Woodford property and he was initially charged with attempted murder, but this was later downgraded to the lesser charge of grievous bodily harm. Spencer also pleaded guilty to a spate of other crimes committed while at large, including dangerous operation of a vehicle with a circumstance of aggravation, obtaining identity information and 18 summary offences. The court was told that in February, Spencer was driving under the influence of drugs when he began speeding in the wrong direction along the Bruce Highway causing other motorists to take evasive action. Justice Wilson said while there was no evidence that Spencer had fired directly at his brother, the harm caused was "foreseeable as a possible consequence". Spencer was sentenced to five and a half years' jail and was disqualified from driving for two years. After spending more than 20 months on remand, he will be eligible for parole from today. *If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For further information about mental illness contact BeyondBlue on 1300224636 or talk to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust. Originally published as 'So tragic': Man jailed for shooting brother in face Premium Content Juveniles sentenced for Kin Kora home invasion Premium Content Few days in jail deemed enough for man with child sex images Shocking find inside mustard bottles Premium Content $4.4m car find: Dad’s secret life as alleged ‘cash mule’ Premium Content ‘Blue tape and condoms’: Brothers on rape, incest charges ‘Pit of despair’: 9 Aussies dead in 3 weeks court editors picks shooting	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1001
__label__wiki	0.573446	0.573446	10 Highlights at Art Brussels By Antoine Neufmars and Shira Wolfe This weekend, Brussels will be even more electrifying than usual with the opening of the 37th edition of Art Brussels. The vernissage was on Thursday 25th of April, and regular opening hours are Friday 26th – Sunday 28th of April from 11 am – 7 pm every day. Located in the heart of Brussels in the Tour & Taxis building, a former industrial site from the 19th century, this year’s Brussels Art Fair promises to guide you through an exciting selection of international contemporary art. Art Brussels was founded in 1968, with the aim to help people discover contemporary art. Every year, more than 150 galleries from the international art scene participate, and are divided into three sections: “Discovery” – focusing on young, emerging and lesser-known artists with recent works made between 2016-2019; “Prime” – focusing on established artists from modern to contemporary; and “Rediscovery” – presenting under-recognised, under-estimated or forgotten artists from the 20th century. This year, Art Brussels also launched a new section called “INVITED”, which supports emerging galleries or art spaces that transcend the typical gallery format and have never before participated in Art Brussels. We’ve once again teamed up with local performing and visual artist Antoine Neufmars to share with you some of the highlights at Art Brussels this year. QC Gallery. Photo courtesy of QC Gallery and Art Brussels 1. QG Gallery – Stand C.18 QG Gallery opened in Brussels in 2017, and presents curated group exhibitions focusing on Post-War and Contemporary art. The gallery aims at highlighting important periods and ideas from the history of art by creating a dialogue with internationally renowned artists. This time, founder Quentin Grosjean goes with major German abstract painter Georg Karl Pfahler, in a booth covered with hard-edged paintings. Harlan Levey Projects, TR Ericsson. Photo courtesy of Harlan Levey Projects and Art Brussels 2. Harlan Levey Projects – Stand C.13 Harlan Levey Projects was established in 2011 as a project space collaborating with artists, curators, galleries and governmental associations. The gallery works closely with innovative emerging and mid-career artists, and was awarded the Discovery Prize at the 2017 edition of Art Brussels. Here, the focus is on TR Ericsson’s powdered paint pigment, resin and alcoholic cocktail work, based on his mother’s old photo album. An intimate introspection distorted with unusual techniques. Another highlight of the booth is the mega triptych of LCD screens with tripods and plexiglass by Emmanuel Van der Auwera. 3. MLF \| Marie-Laure Fleisch – Stand A.11 MLF’s Brussels gallery opened in 2016, following the Rome gallery that opened in 2009. The Brussels gallery focuses on installation works, sculpture, photography and video art, and displays contemporary art by Italian and international artists such as Giuseppe Stampone, with his hyperrealist vanitas piece and large-scale landscapes. IMGARD SPECK, Belgian Pavilion at Venice Biennale preview. Photo courtesy of Art Brussels 4. Venice Biennale Belgian Pavilion – Stibbe Lounge Catch an exclusive preview of the Belgian Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale in the Stibbe Lounge. Jos de Gruyter and Harald Thys present IRMGARD SPECK, an exhibition in anticipation of their commission for the Belgian Pavilion. The exhibition consists of a series of small sculptural heads made of plaster, fake hair and paint, arranged on small shelves throughout the space. The faces are 3D-printed, and range from well-known international politicians, dictators, B-movie actors, historical figures, murderers and victims to the artists’ own friends and other figures invisible to the public eye. They are presented here without any hierarchy or moral judgment, each appearing completely equal. Merve Iseri, Ballon Rouge Collective. Photo courtesy of Ballon Rouge Collective and Art Brussels 5. INVITED This is the first year that Art Brussels hosts first-time participating emerging galleries and art spaces doing things just a bit differently at the INVITED section. A taste of what’s on offer: Ballon Rouge Collective (Stand INV.8) is a nomadic gallery which has organised exhibitions in Brussels, Istanbul, London, Los Angeles, Sao Paolo, Paris and New York. The collective will present magnetic works by London-based Merve Iseri and Brussels-based Philip Janssens. Counter Space (Stand INV.6) is an independent exhibition and project space in Zurich, seeking to present the use of temporary and process-like methods in artistic work and interested in showing glimpses and fragments of work. At INVITED, they will show the works of 5 artists with a different approach to sculpting – Antoinette d’Ansembourg, Maxime Bondu, Will Kerr, Anne Rochat, Vittorio Santoro and Sebastian Utzni. Damien and the Love Guru (Stand INV.5) is a Brussels-based art gallery exploring experimentation in contemporary art with an anthropological twist. Damien and the Love Guru will present new and existing works by dreamlike painter Aisha Christison, cutting edge videast Margarita Maximova and unanticipated objects shaper Jasmin Werner. Paid by the artist (Stand INV.7) is a gallery especially created for Art Brussels which was set up by Simon Delobel. Delobel creates new galleries from scratch for each new exhibition project, placing the artist as the central point and creating new gallery identities corresponding to each artist. The works of Yannick Ganseman will be presented at this INVITED exhibition, offering an elevated vision of everyday life scenes. 6. MENDES WOOD – Stand C.36 “Mendes Wood cultivates a programme premised on conceptualism, political resistance and intellectual rigour.” The gallery motto is more than fitting at Art Brussels, thanks to Brazilian artist Rubem Valentim’s hypnotic hard-edge primitive paintings. PIPA prize winner Paulo Nazareth is placed on a pedestal through his narrative photographs and drawings, inspired by his day-to-day life in South America. From TV scenes to his favourite candy bag in a resin block, the combination of materials and references offers viewers an immersive approach to his (fictional ?) diary. Joao Gabriel, Lehmann Silva. Photo courtesy of Lehmann Silva and Art Brussels 7. LEHMAN SILVA – Stand D.18 Lehman Silva presents the 2019 edition’s darling Joao Gabriel, already selling out all his paintings a few hours before the vernissage. Gabriel delivers work which departs from vintage gay porn movies from the 1970’s – imagine the experimental and autobiographical L.A. plays itself – translated into oil on canvas. Gabriel’s paintings transcend the usual pornographic depictions in order to highlight the nostalgia, the vacuity, the in-between moments, the hedonist figures, the heaves and the waves that haunt his erotic visions. A name to remember! Gareth Nyandro, Tiwani Contemporary. Photo courtesy of Tiwani Contemporary and Art Brussels 8. TIWANI – Stand 34 London-based Tiwani Contemporary gallery represents international emerging and established contemporary artists, focussing on Africa and its diaspora. In Brussels, Tiwani presents the works of Gareth Nyandro, using a special technique called “kucheka cheka”, inspired by the Shona verb “cheka”, which means to cut. Nyandro is known for his large-scale works on paper, often including scraps and found objects taken directly from the markets of Harare, Zimbabwe. 9. Gallery Sofie Van de Velde & PLUS-ONE Gallery – Stand B.0 For the second year in a row, Gallerie Sofie Van de Velde and PLUS-ONE Gallery present a collaborating booth. The presentation deals with the irrelevance of style trends and competition. Is it Figuration? Is it Abstraction? This discussion is embodied through the works of Belgium protégé Bendt Eyckemans and Berlin-based reductivist artist Jenny Brosinski. Kayode Ojo, Martos Gallery. Photo courtesy of Martos Gallery and Art Brussels 10. Martos Gallery – Stand A.16 Martos Gallery features sculpture and photographs from arresting New York-based artist Kayode Ojo. Rarely presented in Europe, his photo works affirm a personal narrative, shot with his tripod and the artist himself as the unique model. Posing bodies become sculptural objects and the human body is just as tangible here as a pair of Swarovski earrings or a fake Chanel No. 5 bottle left on an IKEA chair – a parody of the fashion industry which the artist criticises. Ojo’s works are sharp, blunt, intimate and worth visiting to venture off the beaten track at Art Brussels. Want to experience more from Art Brussels? Follow the day-by-day programme to enjoy talks and live performances.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1007
__label__wiki	0.72113	0.72113	Then And Mhow I know the Raj in its last days could often be snobbish, racist, boring, and self-satisfied but was it always as awful as the Mhow of Chinnery's Hotel? By Mark Tully Mark Tully May 02, 2005 00:00 IST Then And Mhow AS a child of the Raj, that subject has an endless fascination for me and so I galloped through Chinnery’s Hotel. But like Paul Scott and other novelists of the Raj, Jaysinh Birjepatil made me aware how lucky I am to have lived in Independent India. All the claustrophobia and the other phobias of the Raj are there in this novel about small-town life under the British, the town being Mhow with its strong military presence. The dominating phobia is the British attitude to the Anglo-Indians, a severe blot on the escutcheon of the Raj. I won’t reveal the tragedy that unfurls because that phobia survives nearly four decades after the Raj in the daughter of the owner of Chinnery’s Hotel. Suffice it to say that it leads to incest accidental and then intentional. All the well-known features and personnel of British Raj life are there in the Mhow of Jaysinh Birjepatil. There is the cantonment with a commanding officer who protects his soldiers who have beaten a sweeper to death. There is the police officer who tries to do his duty and defy the army officer to see that the... Mark Tully Books Reviews More from Mark Tully 'Bhindranwale Distorted Guru Nanak's Teachings And The Congress Encouraged Him' Kumbh Mela Diary	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1008
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__label__wiki	0.852468	0.852468	Coffs candidates ballot draw Van crashes with a semi-trailer Kris Meeke crashes out Ulong needs a doctor Rescue helicopter bike ride heart attack help crowd at 2017 Carlton Draught Coffs Harbour Gold Cup The Project pokes fun at Ten Mine site UFO siting video witness 1 UFO sightings at CQ mine site baffle experts by Darryn Nufer 20th Aug 2019 12:38 PM \| Updated: 1:55 PM MOBILE phone footage of UFO sightings at a Central Queensland mine site on consecutive mornings last month has captured the attention of experts. Nine video clips and eye-witness accounts have been examined by three UFO researchers who, in a preliminary report, failed to identify what was in the sky over Middlemount on Sunday, July 28 and Monday, July 29. The preliminary investigation report into the sightings was conducted by Keith Basterfield, Paul Dean and Brad Morris. Mr Basterfield, of Adelaide, is a retired local government employee who has investigated hundreds of UFO sightings from all over Australia, and written books on them, and also publishes his research findings on an internet blog. Mine site UFO siting video witness 2: The second of three separate videos capturing a UFO above a mine site in Central Queensland. Mr Dean, who runs a small business and also has a UFO blog, is based in Melbourne where he obtains and studies formerly classified government and military records related to UFOs. While Mr Morris, who also lives in Melbourne, specialises in video analysis and runs a Facebook page which looks at UFO-related footage. The expert trio interviewed two eye-witnesses to the Middlemount events, including the man who shot the video footage on the second day with his mobile phone. There was no video evidence taken on the first day. While other witnesses, workers at the mine site, can be heard talking on the videos via UHF radio link, none of these people have been able to be interviewed. The report states that Witness One was at work on July 28 when, about 8.30am, he was alerted to an airborne object by another employee on the work site (Witness Two). In the north-eastern sky, Witness One watched an object - white/grey in colour - for several minutes before it departed to the north at great speed. Mine site UFO siting video witness 3: The third of three separate videos capturing a UFO above a mine site in Central Queensland. "The object was low to the visible horizon. There was no associated sound. It was lost to view over a mine mound," the report said of Witness One's account. Witness Two, when interviewed, said that in the clear blue sky he had first noticed what he took to be a white "cloud" hovering above the ground. "It seemed to be an estimated 500 metres up. It went north at speed," the report said of Witness Two's account. Amazingly, the following day, at the same time, both men were again working at the Middlemount mine site when Witness One was again alerted to the presence of an object by Witness Two. The report says that Witness One saw an object to the east/north-east, which according to video clip one, travelled slowly horizontally. In video clip two, it is seen to descend to the horizon, and then below the horizon where it is lost to view, obscured by trees. The report states Witness One did not see the object ascend from this position but then noticed what he thought was the same object to the north-north-east and then to the north-north-west. At this time he took several video clips (3-7). In these clips, the object appears almost stationary. The report says that in the video, the object changes shape, from pyramid, to triangle, to disc flattening out and continuing to roll and change shape. It says in clip eight, the sun is in the picture (sun roughly north-east) and then the camera pans to the left (ie to the west) where the object is seen with no zoom as a white dot in the sky, and then pans in to show a shape. By this time it was around 9-9.15am (EST). The report says that all of the videos were shot from the inside of a front-end loader cabin, however videos six and seven were taken out an open window, so had no obstruction. The remainder of the footage was shot through the glass windscreen and windows that were dirty, and at times obscure the video. The preliminary investigation examined observations from the four nearest weather stations (Blackwater, Emerald, Moranbah and St Lawrence); astronomical data and satellite images of the mine site. It analysed "all available data" and tried to eliminate potential mundane causes. In the final part of the preliminary report (Appendix Four - What was the object?) Mr Basterfield noted that few details were available on the first day's sighting including no video evidence. He said one could not discount an aircraft rising from the Middlemount airport, which was about 40km north-east of the mine site, however the Flightradar24 website did not have any information about flights into/out of the airport. Mr Basterfield concluded that it was "not possible to state with any certainty what was seen" on the first day. In relation to the evidence including the nine video clips taken on the second day, and subsequent investigations, Mr Basterfield ruled out aircraft, helicopters, drones, parachutes, weather balloons, hot-air balloons, and Google's Project Loon balloons. "Project Loon is an effort to bring the internet to remote communities around the world. "Both in 2014 and 2017, Loon balloons flew over Queensland." In his conclusion about day two, Mr Basterfield wrote: "The object remains unidentified. Quite a bit of the data suggests the possibility of large sized balloons, of the type used by tourist hot air balloon experience operators, with a lesser possibility of Loon balloons. However, no evidence has been obtained to show that there were such balloons in the area at the time." Premium Content Mystery flying object sparks UFO speculation Why Area 51 is suddenly a ‘thing’ Premium Content Incredible new feature on lifesaving drone US Navy’s stunning UFO admission central queensland middlemount middlemount mine ufo ufo sighting	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1013
__label__wiki	0.947	0.947	Arts & Culture » Theater & Performance Who's Your Girlfriend? A new gay musical premieres at Berkeley Rep. by Rachel Swan KevinBerne.com Girlfriend isn't fantastic but it has all the right elements for Broadway. Girlfriend runs through May 9 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre (2025 Addison St., Berkeley). $16.50-$71. BerkeleyRep.org It's a storyline that could have been poached from Rodgers and Hammerstein, but for one plot twist: Boy meets boy. Boys fall in love. That's a daring idea on its face since there's really no such thing as a pedestrian gay romance — especially between two teenagers in small-town Nebraska, where our story is set. As depicted by writer Todd Almond (based on the album by Matthew Sweet) in his new musical, Girlfriend, Nebraska seems like a particularly inhospitable place to grow up gay. The two stars Will (Ryder Bach) and Mike (Jason Hite) can't sit together for too long, lest they risk taunts from Mike's friends or other passersby. Will gets bullied for being the fey kid at school. There are no gay-straight alliances or pride parades to speak of. Their relationship seems star-crossed from the jump. In the midst of all that hostility, Almond managed to cobble together a cute, traditional romantic comedy, inspired by ballads from Sweet's 1991 album, Girlfriend. It premieres this month at Berkeley Rep under the direction of Les Waters, who makes Will and Mikes' courtship seem alternately endearing and excruciating. Girlfriend opens on the last day of school, when Mike hands Will a personalized mix tape of sappy love songs. To Will, the gesture seems out of character. Mike is a prom king, football player, and classic hunk. Will is a sweet, gallows-humored geek with a day-glo Brontosaurus T-shirt and a sweet tooth for glam rock. The two guys seem asymmetrical. But they both love musicals. Thus begins a love story that resembles a Brat Pack coming-of-age film. For much of the play, Mike and Will sit in their separate bedrooms on opposite sides of the stage. Mike's room has a chest of drawers with a well-organized stack of trophies. He is a stay-within-the-lines kind of guy. Will has a floor mattress next to a giant boom box, and flannel shirts strewn every which way. He's a lovable slacker, not quite sure what he wants, but not locked in a prison of denial. Otherwise, the set is remarkably spare for a Berkeley Rep production. The stage walls have white clapboard siding. The band, led by local rockers Julie Wolf and Shelley Doty, plays in a wood-paneled den. Most of Mike and Will's dates take place center stage, where they sit on a couch that's supposed to represent Mike's car. Were they a man and woman, we'd know instantly where this was going. Anyone with rudimentary knowledge of Broadway or Hollywood has seen couplings across class and race lines — it's the stuff of musicals from My Fair Lady to West Side Story. Tragedy is usually foreordained since someone has to die or screw up just to keep things interesting. But in Girlfriend, tension is inherent to the theme. Mike and Will are so awkward around each other that they spend about half the play trying to figure out if they're dating. Even after their first kiss, things seem tenuous. Mike insists on having a closet fling. He plays straight guy in front of his bros, and constantly refers to a nonexistent girlfriend. Will grudgingly acquiesces. The two actors play this tension out very well, particularly on "dates" at the drive-in, where they watch the same sci-fi sexploitation flick over and over again. The movie is about a nun who conceals her identity by morphing into a bombshell comic book super-heroine. (How's that for symbolism?) Mike sits in classic guy posture, with an arm draped carelessly behind him. Will draws his knees together and folds his hands in his lap. These scenes run a little too long and get a little painful, particularly when Mike and Will start singing about the nun onscreen. In most musicals, songs help suspend the action. In Girlfriend, songs allow the characters to purge their insecurities. That's especially true for Mike, who plays the dude in this relationship. He's the one who makes the first moves, drives the car, and calls most of the shots. He's also the one who tries to keep everything under wraps. Will takes the femme role. He writes the love letters, rides passenger side, and swoons over Mike's guitar compositions. He sits in the bleachers and cheers adoringly at Mike's baseball games. Neither one has enough interiority to fill out the story, and yet they never quite devolve into gay caricature. It's easy to get swept up in Girlfriend if you interpret it less as a gay romance, and more as a story about being trapped in the closet. Girlfriend is well-written, well-acted, and meticulously detailed, in that every gesture means something. (Props to Joe Goode for turning nervous knee-rubbing into veritable choreography.) It's not fantastic. But it could be destined for Broadway since Almond mixed all the right elements: a cute storyline, a few infectious song-and-dance numbers, and a theme that's topical without being overly ambitious (meaning it's not trying to tackle as many social issues as, say, Rent). The music doesn't measure up to that of American Idiot or Passing Strange (which also premiered at Berkeley Rep), but a couple songs are terrific — among them a sad, croony love ballad to mark Mike's departure for college. By then it's pretty clear who the real girlfriend is. Theater Girlfriend Todd Almond Matthew Sweet Les Waters Ryder Bach Jason Hite Julie Wolf Joe Goode Shelley Doty Berkeley Repertory Theatre	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1014
__label__wiki	0.664168	0.664168	REGRETFUL DECISION: A drink driver who caused a single vehicle rollover while driving his dad home, has avoided a near catastrophe. Remorseful defendant would never forgive himself if dad died Rhylea Millar FULL of regret, a drink driver who caused a single vehicle rollover while driving his father home, said he would never have forgiven himself if the crash had resulted in a fatality. When Jordon Gregory Muller appeared in the Bundaberg Magistrates Court yesterday, he was apologetic and remorseful for his actions and looked down at the ground. Pleading guilty to the mid-range drink driving charge, Muller agreed that he would never have been able to forgive himself had his father or someone else been seriously injured or died as a result of the crash. The incident occurred last month when Muller's father asked his son to drive him home as he and the defendant's mother were going through a divorce at the time and he did not want anyone else to drive him. Driving along Fairymead Road at Bundaberg North, the defendant attempted to take a short cut home by entering a cane paddock but crashed on the block of land. Muller returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.118% and while no one sustained serious injuries, his father was transported to Bundaberg Hospital after feeling unwell following the crash. Magistrate Andrew Moloney said the decision to drink drive was foolish and could have potentially resulted in catastrophic consequences. Muller agreed with the Magistrate and said he would not make the same mistake of driving while under the influence again. He said while he was aware he had been drinking, he did not think the reading would be as high as it was. While Magistrate Moloney said the incident was serious, he took the defendant's limited criminal history into consideration, as well as his requirement to drive to and from work and agreed to enforce the minimum disqualification period. Muller was fined $600 and was disqualified from holding or obtaining a drivers licence for three months. No conviction was recorded. Premium Content Woodgate man charged for alleged child abuse material Premium Content Qld’s notorious hustlers and their white-collared crimes Premium Content Loving tribute for grandparents killed in horror crash buncourt bundaberg magistrates court drink driving charge	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1016
__label__wiki	0.807976	0.807976	Adam Levine and Christina Grimmie in a social media selfie. Singers honour Voice star Christina Grimmie after shooting ADAM Levine is "devastated and heartbroken" by Christina Grimmie's death. The Maroon 5 frontman was Christina's coach on the sixth season of 'The Voice USA' and after she was shot dead by a 21-year-old man following her concert performance in Orlando on Friday (10.06.16) he called her death a "senseless act of extreme violence". In a statement on behalf of himself and his wife Behati Prinsloo, Adam wrote on his band's Facebook page: "Behati and I are absolutely devastated and heartbroken by Christina Grimmie's tragic death. Our hearts go out to her family. "Christina was a natural, a gifted talent that comes along so rarely. She was taken from us too soon. This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence. I am left stunned and confused how these things can conceivably continue to happen in our world." He also added a sweet picture of him and Christina pulling funny faces. Adam wasn't the only 'Voice' star to pay tribute to Christina, 22, following her shock death, with his fellow coaches taking to Twitter. Blake Shelton wrote: "I'm stunned and disgusted and heartbroken that we lost that sweet little girl... Keeping @TheRealGrimmie family in my heart and mind," while Christina Aguilera tweeted: "So sad passing of @TheRealGrimmie. Beautiful member of #TheVoice family & true #Fighter. My heart goes out to her family, friends & fans. xo." Pharrell Williams tweeted: "This is a tragic loss. My heart goes out to @therealgrimmie's family, friends and all the people that she touched" and Usher wrote: "To an amazing soul and voice...may your legacy live on forever. Rest in peace beautiful, Christina." NBC's 'The Voice' changed its Twitter profile picture to a black square and tweeted: "There are no words. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice. Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of @TheRealGrimmie." Selena Gomez was among the many stars who paid tribute to Christina on social media, sharing a silly picture of them together with the words: "My heart is absolutely broken. I miss you Christina." And her stepfather Brian Teefey set up a GoFundMe page to help Christina's family with the page raising over $20,000 in just a few hours. He wrote: "Words cannot begin to describe the pain I am feeling. I learned this business through the eyes of a father and Christina was like a second daughter to me. All I wanted to do was assist her in achieving her musical dreams while protecting her from the pitfalls associated with the business. I never could have imagined this horrific event being one of the pitfalls needing to be avoided. In Christina's honor I have created a Go Fund Me page to assist her family in their time of need. As family Mother, Father, and Brother made the ultimate family sacrifice to support Christina on her musical journey. They did nothing but love her and support her as family the best they knew how, the only worry I want them to have at this point is that of recovery. "Grimms I love you, and miss you beyond comprehension. - Brian Teefey, LH7 Management (sic)." The Voice singer shot and killed after concert Orlando shooter 'filled with hate' towards gays CLUB MASSACRE: Gunman Omar Mateen a security guard Orlando 'mass shooting could happen here': Labor Selena Gomez hosts Fourth of July party How one man's mail order stunner almost cost $33,000 editors picks shooting News ‘Her face said it all’: Campers chased tent with a teenage girl inside after it was blown down the beach during the storm.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1017
__label__cc	0.673034	0.326966	How Do I Give My High-Paced Story Time to Breathe? January 11th, 2021 by Chris Winkle Hi again, my wonderful mentors at Mythcreants! I just got a book manuscript back from a beta reader. A problem she noted (and although I didn’t spot this on my own, I think she’s 100% right in this) is that the pace becomes too quick in the second half of the book, when the MC and her crew goes on a space mission. Back on Earth, my reader felt the pace was right; but once in space, there’s lots of action, but things just go too quickly – like the reader doesn’t get time to “breathe” really, and digest things. So: The space mission part needs to swell out. But it should obviously not do so by adding useless padding. I have two ideas for how to do this: Fleshing out a group of antagonists by having the MC and crew do research on them (which would make for calm segments), but have that research pay off in the big fight with this group, and make a bigger subplot out of a smaller thing that’s already in there. However, I’d love to hear any general advice on how to stretch out and calm down a segment of the story, without useless padding. – Jeppsson Hi Jeppsson! So the scenes you’re probably missing are often referred to as “reaction” scenes, for good reason. One of the most common features of these scenes, that many stories benefit from, is taking a breather to show the impact the exciting events have had on the characters, and often, to let them recover. This adds realism to the story by showing how stressful events have ramifications that last after they’re over. It also makes it more realistic that the protagonists can keep going. Reaction scenes often include activities such as patching wounds, repairing equipment, talking about or reflecting on what happened, eating a good meal, catching up on sleep, or any other form of self care. Another important “reaction” activity is discussing the current situation and planning their next move in the action plot. This is where your idea of adding research fits in. Maybe, after an action scene, the protagonists have new clues or questions to follow up on, so they do research on them. The second big thing that often occurs in these scenes is progress on the internal arcs of the stories. While you can and should further internal arcs during action scenes, some things just aren’t appropriate in an emergency. A character in a relationship arc might have to choose which person to side with during an action scene, but they’ll have a discussion about why they made that choice and how they’re feeling in a reaction scene. Slower moments give characters a chance to connect and reflect. As to whether it feels like padding, just like for higher-paced moments, you’ll want to multitask during your reaction scenes to keep things tight. One scene can feature characters performing essential self care, discussing their next move, and hashing out personal issues at the same time. For a good example from a story, I recommend Mad Max: Fury Road. This movie is very action-packed, but it has just enough slower reaction scenes to keep the action from tiring out the viewer. These scenes are used to develop characters or make critical choices, such as whether they will cross the sea of salt or not. Keep the answer engine fueled by becoming a patron today. Want to ask something? Submit your question here. Read more about Plot I agree with Chris here. There are ways to put in downtime without creating too much drag. One thing is self-care. In fights or other action-rich scenes, people tend to get injured, weapons or tools tend to get broken or damaged, people spend a lot of energy. A scene where they sit down to rest, treat their injuries, and patch up equipment can serve as downtime without feeling tagged on. If you have internal arcs to work on, such scenes are great for that, the action from the last scene having shown a character that what they thought was wrong or how soon their life could be over, making up with their loved ones. Another is to make the characters work on the next step – on a technology they need for the next big confrontation, on information that will lead them to their final destination. A scene were a tool or weapon is tested or a scene where someone discusses knowledge which changes the situation or the way to reach their next destination slow things down a bit, but still serve the story. How would you implement reaction scenes in an RPG? Would you have a whole session of research and reflection and binding wounds, or just a little bit of that during a session, or do it completely off stage? Depends on how big the action was! Normally, I’d mix up high paced conflict scenes with quieter reaction scenes in the same session, but occasionally, the plot aligns so you have an entire session of high tension climax scenes. In that situation, it’s appropriate to have an entire session dedicated to quieter, falling action scenes. In fact, our weekly game just had a big, season finale style session on last week, so this week the plan is to have an extended epilogue. Of course, sometimes players get bored and want more action even if they’ve just had action, and the nice thing about RPGs is that you can react to those needs in real time. I definitely wouldn’t have the scenes off screen if they’re purpose is to let players relax a little. If it’s just to hit the books and learn stuff, then I might summarize it, though I also love to put weird conflicts in research scenes. Sometimes the books bite back!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1019
__label__cc	0.637938	0.362062	Six Unrealistic Worlds From Popular Stories March 4th, 2016 by Chris Winkle These stories could take place on a volcanic iceberg and still be popular. But having devoted fans doesn’t mean their worlds couldn’t be better. Even when the premise relies on an unrealistic setting, unbelievable aspects can be cured with forethought. Just look at these popular worlds with preventable flaws. 1. The Buffyverse The Buffyverse offers a lesson in why you shouldn’t have world-ending struggles confined to a small town, much less for seven seasons. The original concept, a high school girl who fights evil in an isolated area, was a fine idea. Buffy fights alone because she’s the chosen Slayer, and naturally no one else believes in all that magic stuff. She has to use a simple, wooden stake because guns don’t work on vampires. Sure, the townsfolk could probably use better protection than a teenager who has to sneak out of her bedroom at night. However, people facing a small problem in a backwards area might not know or care about that. But this setup didn’t last long. The show writers weren’t satisfied with the low-stakes problems of a small town and even smaller high school. This was a series with action and heroism and horror. They pursued novelty and thrills in episode after episode, until the vampires, demons, witches, and other magical shenanigans piled up to the ceiling. Even as Buffy grew out of small-town threats and began saving the world, the writers clung to their original premise. This town of Sunnydale has so many vampires that it’s amazing anyone is left alive, much less unaware of supernatural creatures. Powerful demons who aren’t immune to bullets show up again and again, but Buffy still fights them hand to hand.* An entire council of Watchers acts like some back-seat-driving committee for the single, active Slayer. Sunnydale grows every feature a large city could have, including a dozen large abandoned structures, a museum, a university, and a military base. We even find out the US Government has a military arm that fights supernatural threats, but it never helps Buffy save the world. Buffy’s spin-off show, Angel, finally moves the shenanigans to a large city. Unfortunately, this doesn’t make up for the bad habits it inherited from the parent show. Instead of illustrating how a demon society could hide in a place like Los Angeles, the show depicts a large city inhabited by people who don’t notice when demons openly roam the streets. How It Could Have Been Fixed The Buffyverse became a mess because the show runners didn’t think ahead to the type of show they wanted to run. They could have created a teen drama where deaths were relatively uncommon, leaving the show to highlight the growing pains of high school. Or they could have created a crime drama with a teenage hero, one where every episode dealt with a few deaths in a large city. Or they could have created a show where Buffy protected the entire Earth, teaming up with the most talented good guys and traveling around the world to face the greatest threats to mankind. With seven seasons, they even could have done all three, moving from a small-scale setting with low stakes to a large-scale setting with high stakes. They just couldn’t do all three at once. 2. The Matrix Universe Like so many other dystopian scifi stories, the premise of the Matrix is based on a wide-scale conflict between humans and artificial intelligence. The mentor of the movie, Morpheus, explains that because humans got so desperate, they decided to cut off power to the robots by… blocking out the sun? Even if the machines were relying on solar power, humans still need it as much as they would. Blocking out sunlight would turn the Earth into an ice cube. If humans were that desperate, why not build bigger EMPs instead? An EMP is used in the movies, and it works just fine. Surely going without electrical devices is better than killing almost all life on Earth. Once the sun was blocked, machines apparently just switched to a different power source. Any rational person would expect this; the story is set in the future, and even today we have many methods of harvesting energy: hydro, wind, nuclear, fossil fuel, and geothermal. But with all those options available, the machines invent a method that preserves enemies who might destroy them, using a complex and no doubt resource-intensive apparatus. Okay sure, humans do produce energy, energy that we mostly consume to live. In fact, we’ve harvested this energy before. Have you ever seen someone hook a bike up to an electrical grid? It’s an amusing novelty, but it’s not our main power source because it produces almost nothing. Towards the end of explaining all this nonsense, Morpheus says off-handedly, “Combined with a form of fusion, the machines had found all the energy they would ever need.” WHAT. The machines have fusion. They have fusion, and they are building huge, elaborate structures with near infinite virtual realities, just to squeeze tiny amounts of energy from enemies that occasionally escape and form renegade cities. Right. This silliness justifies why machines are keeping humans in the Matrix. Obviously that premise is important; the movie wouldn’t work without it. However, all the writers needed to make this believable was to abandon their big cliché. Instead of having the same-old bloody fight between artificial and organic life, what if the robots’ reason for enslaving humans was more rich and complex? Maybe they wanted what was best for us and thought the Matrix could give us optimum life experiences. What if they thought we were dangerous to ourselves and other lifeforms on Earth and decided we needed to be locked up? The second and third movies make a point of showing computer programs that we can relate to, even depicting a refugee family of software. The Animatrix shorts compare the early oppression of AI to America’s dark history of slavery. The lesson is clear: computers are people too. A partially benign reason for the Matrix would have fit that theme perfectly. Neo could have learned from Morpheus that robots were harvesting humans then discovered this was a lie. Instead, the movies undermined their own theme with a flimsy explanation for ruthless behavior. 3. Panem The problem with the world of the Hunger Games is… the games. The dystopian dictatorship of Panem is designed to make the games as central as possible, even when doing so makes no sense. Here’s a multiple choice question: You’re an oppressive leader managing a compound of people you really don’t want to rise up against you. To prevent them from grabbing their pitchforks, you… Give them addictive, mood-altering drugs to reduce their motivation to fight and make them dependent on you as their supplier. Convince them that the people living outside the compound are the source of their problems, and you just want to protect them. Steal their children, make those children kill each other, and put the killing on big television screens that everyone is required to watch, all while you joke about it in clothing they can’t afford. Then when someone uses their forced performance on television to rile up the people you don’t want to rebel, you… Leave her in peace, so she quietly vanishes from the public eye and eventually people forget about her. Secretly assassinate her, making it look like an accident. Put her in the spotlight again and hope she dies this time, because no one’s ever been inspired by a martyr. You might do option A or B in these scenarios, but you wouldn’t do option C because people would get angry and pretty soon you wouldn’t be their oppressive leader anymore. You would control others with fear, but you’d use the type of fear that gets them on your side: I’m taking away your rations because if I don’t everyone will starve. You don’t want other people to starve, do you? No one is gorging on the rations we take. If you think so, it’s because you’re an agent of the enemy that wants to destroy what little we have. You’ve forced me to punish you. I am brutal because I love everyone, and it’s the only way we’ll see another year. Finally, when the parents of those murdered children inevitably go after you, would you try to wipe them out as efficiently as possible, or would you spend extra time and energy setting up elaborate traps, thereby reminding them of the television programming that made them angry in the first place? The Hunger Games were the center of Susan Collin’s novels, but they didn’t have to be the center of Panem. Instead of being broadcast to the whole population, they could have been conducted in secret. The Capital elite could have used them as a sadistic form of gambling, placing bets on which kid would die when. That could have slowly lead into the larger rebellion plot. What if Katniss sparked the rebellion by exposing these secret games to the populace? 4. Star Wars Universe In its early days, this universe featured an adventuring party lead by a rogue and some monkish spellcasters. They go on an epic journey to rescue a princess and battle evil sorcerers. This sounds like every fantasy ever – but surprise – it’s in space! If only the minds behind these movies knew anything about space. Apparently no one told them you can’t just walk out onto a large asteroid without freezing or getting the bends, even if you’re wearing a breathing apparatus and somehow things are living there. And despite the creators’ inevitable familiarity with the only known life-bearing planet (ours), they didn’t realize that such planets have more than one ecosystem. Then in The Force Awakens, they somehow missed that even if you blow up a whole planet, people outside that solar system absolutely would not see the explosion without a telescope, much less as it happens. Let’s not forget the technical innovation required to get huge numbers of people safely into space, much less moving those people faster than light speed. This society has also created countless AI that miraculously haven’t rebelled against their oppressive overlords. Yet stormtrooper weapons and armor can’t withstand a legion of teddy bears wielding miniature spears. The Empire also hasn’t realized that blowing up an entire planet is a waste of energy; if they want to kill everyone, all they have to do is contaminate the surface. Sure, the Death Star is an icon that could make everyone too afraid to rebel. That is, the first time it’s built. After it’s been destroyed once, it loses some of that intimidation factor. After it’s been destroyed twice, you’ve gotta ask yourself: What are you compensating for by building another planet destroyer, and why is that thing worth the galaxy to you? Unlike most of the examples here, the premise of Star Wars doesn’t rely on these mistakes. Lucas and the other creators just had to do a little research and deviate from a fantasy sea adventure once in a while. This isn’t hard. They needed a brief shot of Dagobah’s many ecosystems before showing Yoda in a jungled area. They just had to give the Millennium Falcon an actual hatch and let Han go out onto the asteroid in a space suit. They could have ditched the scene where people viewed an event from across the galaxy; The Force Awakens didn’t need it. While scientific accuracy may seem constraining at first, it’s more believable and often provides another source of nuance and conflict. 5. The Dreamworld of Inception The movie Inception uses an alternate reality for zero-g fights, Escher stairs, impossible landscapes, and deaths that send people back to the beginning of the game level. In this alternate reality, the heroes confront love and loss, live out entire lifetimes, and pull off one smashing awesome heist. The alternate reality they’re in? Normal dreams. If only dreams worked how the movie says they do. First, the movie outright states that dream time happens faster than real time, hence why people can live out entire lifetimes in their sleep. This is based on a common impression people have about their dreams,* but science has demonstrated that it isn’t true. Scientists figured this out by running studies with people that are super good at lucid dreaming – knowing they are in a dream and taking control of it. While those people are sleeping, they can send signals to observers. They do it by looking around in distinctive patterns, because generally, our eyes are the only voluntary muscles that aren’t paralyzed during sleep. When your use your eyes during a dream, they move in real life. Does the heist team in Inception use this nifty communication tactic to coordinate between those who are asleep and those who are awake? Of course not, they communicate by playing music that sleeping people wouldn’t hear to give a warning that no one will heed anyway. Then Inception suggests you can go into a deeper level of dream by dreaming in your dream. Then again, and again. Each time your brain gets faster! Not only that, but the host of the dream must hold a planned landscape in their mind for everyone to explore. Designed to ensnare hundreds of NPCs, these dream levels include all sorts of sensory details, and they can be as big as a city. No one fails to hold this layout steady or ever forgets they are dreaming. Their mental processing power exceeds human limits. Inception was a great movie on many levels. Even though the worldbuilding was unrealistic, it was well established and consistent. All they had to do was make their altered state of consciousness different from normal REM sleep. If this state was a recently invented “hyper sleep” of some kind, they could have created new rules for it without contradicting what we already know. Just by establishing that most people can’t distinguish this special sleep state from normal dreams, they could have preserved all the dream conventions they wanted. 6. The Potterverse The Potterverse is so absurd it almost isn’t worth mocking. Almost. First, why do mages insist on hiding their existence? They have a huge advantage over muggles; any poor mage would become rich by doing magic for hire. With such a large incentive to break the big secret, even extreme efforts from magical governments couldn’t stop it from happening. Plus, why don’t mages use technology? Beside the convenience of daily life, imagine what a magical computer could do. Let’s not even start on how plot-convenient the spells are. But even the spells pale in comparison to the glorious unrealism that is Hogwarts. Every year parents willingly send their beloved children to live where they could be eaten by giant spiders, beaten into pieces by bludgers, or thwacked by a violent tree. Yes, I’m talking about the Whomping Willow. The decision to plant it on the schools grounds apparently went something like this: Dumbledore: Now that I’m headmaster, I will ensure this werewolf child has a chance to attend school. Teacher: But his illness would endanger the other kids. Dumbledore: Worry not. Whenever there’s a full moon, we’ll put him in this abandoned house near the school grounds. Teacher: That’s… very innovative, but another student could go into the house and get bitten. Dumbledore: Ah, but I’ve thought of that! The entrance will be protected. Teacher: With a shield? Dumbledore: What? No. I’ll plant a giant murderous tree that will kill anyone who comes close to protect them from the werewolf. This isn’t the only time faculty bring murderous things into the school. In the first book, Dumbledore warns students away from a corridor with a giant three-headed dog that could kill them. To prevent anyone underage from getting too close, all he had to do was create an age line just like the one he used in the fourth book. Imagine the letters the Hogwarts headmasters must send to bereaved parents. Dear Mrs. and Mr. Windsor, We regret to inform you that your eleven-year-old daughter, Maggie, passed away as the result of a fatal assassin-flower bite. This was an event we never could have foreseen. After all, we put the plant right outside her dormitory door to keep students from going out while the floors were being polished. We never imagined she’d be so foolish as to fall within reach of its poisonous fangs. Our Condolences, Headmaster Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore and the faculty of Hogwarts. Rowling had a compelling reason to make the faculty irresponsible: she wanted more conflict at Hogwarts. If she made the castle safe like a normal school, she’d lose much of the tension in her books. What the story needed was a danger the faculty couldn’t avoid. For instance, what if having a bunch of incompetent mages in close proximity was a danger? Every time a student failed to cast a spell, uncontrolled magic could leak into the surroundings, eventually building up enough to create random hazards. A real-world example is sanitation in hospitals. Hospitals can hold a lot of infectious pathogens simply because that’s where sick people go. Hospital staff are trained to sanitize everything, but occasionally outbreaks still happen. Similarly, the faculty of Hogwarts could be specially trained to deal with ambient magic, even if they couldn’t remove the threat entirely. Because of the faculty’s advanced training, attending Hogwarts could even be less dangerous than practicing at home. To avoid big worldbuilding problems, think critically about your setting. Read up on the science behind its most important aspects, and compare them to similar things in the real world. Share your world with inquisitive friends; just by answering questions about it, you’re likely to find its weak points. If you discover something unrealistic and you can’t figure out how to solve it, ask others to brainstorm with you. Most of all, do this while your story is in its early stages, because the more you flesh out your plot, the harder it will be to make a change. Read more about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harry Potter, Star Wars Just one time, she uses a rocket launcher on a super nasty demon. Naturally, this weapon disappears for five seasons, until it is used as a joke instead of a world-saving tool. Most theories about this boil down to the amount of detail or significance of events perceived in the dream and how the brain later translates that into an enlarged time estimate. Geroto “Maybe they wanted what was best for us and thought the Matrix could give us optimum life experiences.” But that is the reason, is explained in the Animatrix Second Renaisssence. Reply to Geroto Hunter-Wolf Yeah, i remember something like that too, that’s why (and plentyof other reasons) i consider the Animatrix shorts vastly superior to the live-action movies. Reply to Hunter-Wolf Yora I really don’t think Star Wars and Inception would have been in any way fixed by making them scientifically realistic. All it would do is making them pointless. Neither of these works is meant to tell a rational plot. They are movies about emotions, atmosphere, and style. Complaining about them depicting the world in an unrealistic way is like complaining that Picasso and Dali couldn’t paint things accurately. I admit that people regularly treat Nolan movies as being puzzles to logically unpack and rationally figure out, but that’s really not what they are. And with Star Wars it really couldn’t be made more obvious that it’s all meant to be breathtakingly over the top without any second thought for realism. It’s not a bug, it’s a feature. It’s in fact the whole purpose. Reply to Yora An equivalent of Inception (and possible inspiration for it) is the fantastical anime movie Paprika by the late genius Satoshi Kun, he didn’t bother at all to explain how the dream machine works or how does Paprika or the villain do all the the stuff they do inside the dreams, and they didn’t really need to for the movie to work, it requires a healthy dose of suspension of disbelief to be enjoyed but the symbolism and vibrant visual spectcale are more than worth it. Very true about Paprika, since they don’t outright state what it is, the audience can assume what they want about it. Whereas in Inception, they give explanations that are clearly false. At a panel I went to one of the Bioware writers talked about a similar issue with Ringworld. The writer of Ringworld tried as hard as he could to come up with a sound scientific explanation for exactly how it worked. But naturally, as we discovered more scientific knowledge after publication, his explanation no longer worked. It might have been better for him to leave how it worked vague. Alverant Another way Star Wars is broken is the whole light/dark side of the force. Nature isn’t a moral system. Sentient minds decide if something is good or evil. If the Force is self-aware and one of those “operates on a higher level” plot devices, you have to wonder why such a thing would be fine with letting both good and evil use it so casually. Reply to Alverant Not to mention the completely arbitrary aspects of it, like lightening = evil. The force doesn’t need to be self-aware for this to work, we (or the Jedi and Sith) are the ones who put labels on each manfistation of the force, like we call rain a blessing when it comes after a drought and helps us grow crops and drink water or calling it a curse or a punishment when it creates floods that destroy houses and kill people, the force is the same, it manifests in people depending on the state of their psyche, just like how psychological problems could affect a person’s physiology dramatically … The force is the same concept taken to a fantastical extreme. The rest is just thematic elements to make each manifistation distinctive from the other visually to the viewers. Adam Reynolds This is another solid list. In particular, I especially agree with Buffy’s scale problems and The Hunger Games/Harry Potter being interesting stories that put worldbuilding low on the priority lists. As for The Matrix, what I believe was the original premise of the setting made far more sense. It was that humans were being used as a distributed processing system rather than as batteries. Because the Matrix itself was being ran inside human brains, it justified Neo being The One(as well as the whole Oracle scene) Though I have to disagree slightly with Inception. That is the class of story that doubles down on its premise so strongly that realism criticisms have little meaning. On the flip side, an idea like yours wouldn’t require any plot changes while adding realism, so there is still little reason to not use it. As for Star Wars, while I love the series, I also have to completely agree. While it shares the trait of Inception in terms of not caring about realism, the depth of the setting is such that it matters in that sense. It also has another few interesting problems besides what has already been mentioned. The first is that it is actually too powerful in more ways than one. Its power generation technology is so advanced that it can do two things that are impossible according to any reasonable laws of physics. The first is that of the Death Star, that it can harness the energy to destroy a planet as violently as occurred in the film. That level of power(10^38 Joules per shot) is such that even if the it were made out of uranium, and were able to convert it with pure efficiency, it would have still ran out of mass with the two shots we saw in the film(though it never actually fired the second). A related problem is that the mass of a sun would also not actually produce enough power for the First Order’s Starkiller either. A related problem is that of Coruscant in the prequels. The planet would cook itself to death with the amount of energy that would be produced for a city planet(which is also related to the problem of single biome worlds). More generally, this would also be the fundamental problem with deflector shields, they must have a way to dispose of waste heat, especially considering the power levels in the setting as illustrated with the Death Star. This is due to the fundamental limitation of the second law of thermodynamics, which is also why realistic stealth in space is impossible. The second related issue is that the technology level is so advanced that the society should be post-scarcity. Given that we see organic slaves, it clearly isn’t. A related problem is that we never see things developed as they logically should be. Why aren’t there AIs the size of planets that can outthink every organic in the entire galaxy? Though the first set of criticisms do have an answer. Curtist Saxton, an astrophysicist with a love of Star Wars, has solutions to both problems, which are in some ways related. For the Death Star, and for Star Wars energy production in general, he suggested the concept of hypermatter, which is one of storing the fuel in the tachyonic state of hyperspace. The mathematics necessary for this involves the idea of mass as a complex number, as required to break the speed of light if tachyons could physically exist. This would interestingly allow one to violate the classic rocket equation(not that any sort of FTL wouldn’t also do this). Though this doesn’t solve the Starkiller problem, I believe the novelization refered to Dark Energy, which clearly means they don’t actually have a solution. The second problem, that of waste heat, also has a clever solution. He suggested the concept of a neutrino generator, which converts the waste energy into a virtually nonreactive form. This would also have the interesting effect of making stealth in space possible. As for the problem with The Force, as mentioned by Alverant, one crackpot theory I had with this idea was that the Force was actually an AI. Or a pair of rival AIs, bent on forcing the galaxy to bend to their will in different ways. It would also explain why the only artificially intelligent beings were small and generally quite stupid droids, the AIs known as the Light Side and Dark Side were suppressing them. The handful of intelligent ones might have been agents of the Force itself(like R2 and BB-8). The whole nature element is purely a form of misdirection, preventing the citizens of the galaxy from realizing the truth, as well as allowing the creation of religious orders such that those who have the ability to question the truth do not. Midichlorians are actually a form of nanotechology droid, which also explains why technology at that scale is not otherwise seen, with The Force again suppressing the technology. Telekinesis is said droids physically acting on the other object, often flowing to that person, which explains why Jedi become winded. Though the problem with this concept, besides the lack of evidence, is one of time. Because of the time span in the setting, any limitations that caused The Force AI to act in the manner it did should have been overcome. More reasonably, I would argue that The Force is not sentient. It acts in a manner akin to a river, it flows on its own in a fashion that can be utilized, but it can also drown the user. Even falling to the Dark Side could be seen as akin to a physical addiction rather than a metaphysical process. Ideas like this are part of the fun of looking at Star Wars from a technical mindset. Because it is not very realistic, it is fun to try and justify what we see using what we know about plausible science. It is about being scientific using suspension of disbelief. Reply to Adam Reynolds Yeah, the Star Wars Universe is super clumsy, thanks for the interesting look at energy. Could a black hole provide enough mass to blow up a planet or it is just impossible? (Granted, harvesting black holes does not sound very smart) That’s interesting what you say about the original Matrix premise. Was that in an earlier work or did the creators say it was their first idea? I believe it was an idea created by the Wachowski siblings, but shot down by the production company as being too difficult to understand. So they instead went with an idea that violated the laws of thermodynamics. El Suscriptor Justiciero As far as mass is concerned, a black hole is not really different from any other star. It will just be smaller than any other star of the same mass. They won’t emit anywhere as much energy as an alive star, though (only a small amount of blackbody emissions due to Hawkins radiation), but IRL there are ways one could use a rotating (Kerr or Kerr-Newman) black hole to produce ludicrous amounts of energy: https://youtu.be/ulCdoCfw-bY Reply to El Suscriptor Justiciero L.Dilbraight So, do you guys at Mythcreants just hate everything, or? It’s always “Learn from the bad”. Problem is that a lot of what you say is bad is actually very popular stuff and people love the stories despite all the “terrible flaws” you think they have. I’m not saying you shouldn’t criticize, but you’ve really taken it to a point where you come across as massively arrogant and whiny. This site has become more of a “Let’s fix this pathetic bullshit which only idiots can enjoy, because WE know how it should be done!” and man, that’s tiresome. Reply to L.Dilbraight We pick popular stories for two few reasons. 1. If a story is popular, more people are likely to have heard of it, and as such will know what we’re talking about. 2. Popular stories have already made their money. We’re not interested finding a self published novel with one or two sales on Amazon and tearing it to pieces. Our critiques rarely say that a story is bad outright. More common, as with this article, we’re talking about certain aspects where the story failed. Obviously, each story was successful for other reasons. But they could always have been more successful. We focus on the places where they failed so authors who aren’t yet super successful can learn how to improve their own work. If someone disagrees with our critiques, then great, that’s what comments are for. We have no shortage of content praising what we like or offering advice and ideas that don’t come with criticizing something. But these types of posts are way more popular, despite the terrible tone you think they have. That’s why we keep writing them. My take on the Potterverse is that the practice of magic itself afflicts wizards and witches with a progressive insanity that can manifest in various ways. The children seem more reasonable in their responses because they’ve only just begun practicing magic; Dumbledore and his plans seem ridiculous because of his extreme exposure to magic. That would actually be awesome, kinda like the wizards from Wheel of Time going crazy bit by bit after using magic for too long. This would call for a new catch phrase “Absolute power corrupts, Magic drives you insane” .. both .. That’s how mad megalomaniac Wizards are made, kinda like the Tevinter Imperium from Dragon Age. That would infact provide a very good reason why the wizards in the Potterverse choose isolation because if they go out and expose themselves they will be put between the choice of being subjugated and abused by the muggles or be forced to fight back, subjugate and rule the muggles to avoid the first fate, both aren’t very good options. How did I just find this gem. Next time my brother starts an HP rant I’ll suggest this, and I will definitely keep it in mind next time I read the series. Oh my gosh the whole thing makes so much more sense now. Tyson Adams I think this all shows that the story, characters, and the ideas transcend any inaccuracies or poorly thought out ideas/plot points. As someone with a science background, I really have to not think too hard about most books, TV shows, and movies. It is rare that a world is internally consistent, let alone possible. But I don’t think that takes away from the enjoyment. In fact, the opposite is true. If you are noticing how ridiculous something is, then you are likely not being entertained. Reply to Tyson Adams Certainly a work doesn’t have to flawless to be popular, these stories are all proof. And if it’s popular, it’s probably really strong in some areas, like having good characters or a novel concept. But I would disagree that have poorly thought out plots, worlds, etc doesn’t take away anything. Even in good movies, it can interrupt the experience when the audience stops thinking about the story and starts thinking about the scientific errors. For instance, I know many people who loved The Force Awakens, but were thrown out during the scenes showing planets being destroyed. These types of problems won’t bother everyone, but if you’re a storyteller, it’s best to maximize the experience for as many people as you can, and you definitely can’t count on having characters etc that are so loved it will excuse the flaws your work has. A thing about the planets in Starwars, you guys usually critisize it for having planets with a single enviroment, the Ice planet, the Swamp planet, the Desert planet, the Volcanic planet .. etc etc, but when i thought about it i realized there is a good reason for that. Look at our solar system for example, Earth is pretty much the only planet with any diversity in its enviroments, Mars is pretty much a desert planet, Jupiter is a Gas giant so its enviroment is all gases and storms, Pluto is an Icy rock, they all pretty much have a singular enviroment with very little variance (i.e the traces of ice on the poles of Mars). As far as i know the more extreme the position of a planet to its star the more singular the enviroment becomes, a planet like Pluto and Mercury are good examples of that, it’s also not hard to imagine a newly formed planet being a hot mass of liquid metals and volatile gases, my point is that from real life and science we can easily deduce that actually the planet with varied enviroments is the exception not the norm so it’s understandable most planets in Starwars would be single enviroment planets. But none of those planets are habitable, except for Earth. A world that sustains life to the same degree as Earth would almost certainly require a proper ecosystem, which requires the complicated climate that we have in order for life as we know it to be sustainable. Given that humans in Star Wars otherwise appear fully human, there is no reason to assume that they would survive in environments we cannot. While it is possible that with Star Wars tech different worlds were terraformed to different degrees, it would still be unlikely that we would never see any diversity in each world if they were all terraformed to fully support life. There are a lot more issues with the worldbuilding of the Matrix if you think back. Actually several of the problems you mentioned (such as why machines would waste so much power to put humans into a virtual dreamworld and allow them to survive unplugging from it to form rebel cities) became the driving questions of the sequel Matrix movies. And the answers the creators gave and movies were pretty terrible and boring in comparison. The Architect drones on to explain how the Machines determined that the best solution to the limitation of their Matrix program was letting the most rebellious-natured humans unplug and breed to populate Zion until a certain time when the Machines would invade and exterminate them, leaving enough males to females alive to start the cycle all over again. I would bet anything that the Wachowski’s never originally had that backstory in mind, but that all the fan forums and comments in the intervening years between The Matrix and the Matrix Reloaded gave them the idea to sit back and smugly expand their world to explain most of the plot holes of that first film. However, some even better questions I always wondered about are: Why do the virtual landline telephones inside the virtual Matrix allow rebels to jack into and out of it? What is it about a virtual landline phone that provides an access point into a virtual world? Cool factor? Why can’t they use virtual mobile phones to appear inside of or escape from the Matrix ANYWHERE they want to? Would make things a lot easier. Does the Matrix simulation cover our entire globe or is it just that One City that we always see? If just the City, why do humans inside not find it strange that their world has the boundaries of a city and how does one city successfully simulate a human world? We see Morpheus in an Arabic newspaper for terrorist activities in the first film! Are our world leaders also just regular humans plugged into the Matrix vats or are they just images projected on televisions? The Agents seem to be able to convince various police and government agencies of their authority; so is there some organization or agency within the Matrix that the Agents pretend to be a part of? Did the Matrix simulation start running at some prehistoric time with a few humans and then, inside the simulation, those humans created the modern world of the Matrix after thousands of years of virtual history? Or did the simulation start running at a simulacrum of 1999? If the former, then the humans born inside wouldn’t even speak the same language as the humans born outside of it. English would be a entirely invented by humans living in a simulation. Humans born outside of it wouldn’t understand most of the culture or possibly even the technology of the humans unplugged from the Matrix. All of our history would be a feature of the simulation, allowing for a completely alternate history being the actual history of humanity outside of the Matrix. Love the website and the podcast! This is way late, and I can’t remember where I read the information with which I figured this out, but; The original concept for the matrix was humans as wetware for running the the AI’s virtual worlds (if you consider the hardware required to build a society of intelligent machines; I think the planet would run out of gold). I think the idea was for the machine minds and the virtual worlds to be running like back ground programs on the human brains. In this scenario you could imagine some people realizing that their brain is doing something weird, or that something isn’t quite right with the world. When this happens the best way to deal with them would be to let them take the blue pill and choose to forget, or let them “escape” into a fictional real world, where any sense of unreality would be lost in the immediate realities of fighting to survive. But instead we have meat batteries. This is because, at about the time the Wachowski’s were writing their movie there was a noteworthy manga, called Battle Angel Alita, and a major plot point involved a computer made up of human brains. So I’m guessing they felt they were best to alter their idea, rather than deal with allegations of plagiarism. This is just what I pieced together from pits and pieces. It’s the only thing my brain does well. Vivienne M. The magic spells in Harry Potter remind me of the gadgets used by James Bond. Ever notice how Bond always just happens to have the exact device, machine, or vehicle that he needs to get out of whatever trouble he’s gotten himself into? Just switch those for magic spells or potions, and that’s pretty much Harry Potter! (I still love the movies, though, they’re a lot of fun.) Reply to Vivienne M. Because novels (or movies) usually rely on narrative logic, the main character will always end up with what they need to actually finish their mission. I have to admit, though, that I would love to see a movie or read a novel in which the main character loudly complainy about the many devices (or spells and potions) he was handed which are utterly useless in his or her current situation. RHJunior I understand the original premise for the Matrix was that the machines were using humans for extra processing power– which is why we “only use 10% of our brains”. But of course, despite the fact that by the time the movie was being filmed home PCs were already common as grass, some hollywood exec decided that the american audience was too stupid to grasp the concept…. Reply to RHJunior The rationale behind the Hunger Games was not as big a stretch as you think– consider the Coliseum in ancient Rome. Gladiatorial combat, Christians thrown to lions… or the central americas, where warriors competed in games for the honor of being sacrificed to the gods. First of all, most gladiators were trained athletes, as we know today (until a law forbid it, a high number were women, too), so they went into the arena out of their free will, because they made money with it (and actually with advertising, too). Some gladiators were former criminals or prisoners of war who gained their freedom this way. The texts about Christians thrown to the lions and tortured for fun in the arena are dubious. Most were written by Christians and few are in official documents (of which Rome had a lot), so this might have been propaganda, as most Roman rulers were relatively relaxed about other religions being practiced in their empire. It’s also not sure whether all members of a sports team were sacrificed in the Aztec kingdom (which was actually a collection of city states). In this case, too, the people who went into those games did so out of their free will. They were not dragged from their families to compete. There’s a difference between selling people the honour of becoming a person to compete in a ‘life-or-death’ sports event or simply choosing several people in each area and forcing them to compete. Rowling DID use a single throwaway line about Muggle electronics not working in Hogwarts “because there’s so much magic there.” Of course the anti-tech magic trope is awful in and of itself– if magic is so hostile to technology, how did technology ever develop, much less get the upper hand against the magical world? Why would the magical world be the one in hiding when every elf, fairy, unicorn or wizard is a walking tech-bane that could turn any weapon more advanced than a musket into a pile of nonworking junk, and wizards could fireball the rest? Why does the tech-bane only affect certain kinds and “levels” of technology and machinery? A magical aura that fuddles with the combustion of gunpowder ought to bugger up most any form of combustion, including an ordinary campfire; ones that nullify electricity never seem to obstruct lightning for some reason. For that matter they ought to inhibit any form of oxygenation– such as human respiration— or the firing of neurons in a living brain… I think the anti-tech magic only works where a lot of magic comes into play – like Hogwarts, which is essentially build of magic as much as of stone. Outside such a place (perhaps the ministry or Diagon Alley would work, too), magic can’t immediately destroy or block technology. Ronald Stepp To be fair, in Star Wars they weren’t ON THE SURFACE of the asteroid, they were inside a giant space worm with masks to filter out the, granted unrealistic but still in the Star Wars kind of place, air in it’s gut… which helped keep other smaller space worms alive. And as far as not seeing an explosion from another system, perhaps I mistakenly made the assumption that the Death Star was destroying planets in the same system? Reply to Ronald Stepp How does the space worm breath, though? JXMcKie A lot of good and interesting points here in “Six unrealistic worlds from popular stories”, though some of the points of criticism is a little bit overdone…some of the criticised works are very uneven and filled with both logical nonsense and plotholes too, but they are also openly and unashamedly works of fantasy, where a part of the premise is that “conventional logic is left at the entrance door” ! Especially the critique of Star Wars is a bit overdone…SW is NOT hard Sci-Fi, but a Space Fantasy, as Chris herself starts by stating. Thus it cannot be judged by the same standard as more “realistic” Sci-Fi works. But some of the points of criticism certainly has a lot of merit and I especially like the commentaries on “The Matrix” triology. Not only is the main plot (machines keeping humans in virtual serfdom to harvest their energy) absurd, but it is also yet-another tired old cliche of the “evil machines” rebelling against humans. Besides the ones offered, another, better explanation could simply be that humans smashed their own environment, through nuclear war; overpopulation; global warming, necessitating all humans to go for a subterranean solution and live on meager ressources ! This would of course have created discontent, perhaps also a demoralized apathy, in the surviving population, and to prevent that and make optimum use of limited ressources, the machines, working on a mandate to “preserve human lives and further human contentment”, created the matrix and put humans into a virtual world, for their own good. This would have made for a both more logically sound, and also a more philosophical and moral interesting scenario. Instead we get the “evil machine” meme, being played again. An even worse example of this meme is the Dune prequels and sequels authored by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The plot in these works, include a murderous, megalomanic super-AI, that for no good reason (except being pure “evil”) is keeping humanity as its slaves, and even a anthropomorphic self-aware robot, by the name of Erasmus, that tortures humans for “fun” and rapes human women, because it is curious about human sex ! Why Erasmus is described a being “male” is anyones guess (it is a machine and thus neither male or female), and why it is only having sex with female and not also with human males (since it ´s so obsessed with human sex) is even less logical, but it really doesn´t matter, because in Herberts and Andersons setting, these details are part of the story, with the sole purpose of showing the “wickedness of the machines”. A much more interesting premise behind the great Butlerain Jihad, would have been the machines (again working on a mandate to protect humanity against itself) keeping humans docile, and happy by creating “perfect high-tech utopian worlds” ! Humans living idyllic paradise-like lives in totally egalitarian societies, but also without any autonomy and conflict. Then “The Great Revolt against the Machines” is started by the most intelligent and most talented humans, officially because the machines are oppressing humanity, but in reality because the “elite” humans are not satisfied by living in a perfect, egalitarian (and somewhat boring) society ! In this kind of society the “elite” humans are no better than everybody else, and thus not “elite” ! They start the Humanity-First movement, creates havoc in the “perfect” society and much later, after the machines to adopt to still harsher measure to quell the uprising, the movement eventually develops into a religious fanatically crusade : The Butlerian Jihad. The crusade then escalate into an uncontrollable and immensely destructive war, wreaking much more havoc than the instigators originally intended, and after the final victory of the Butlerians, the original high-tech societies has been reduced, to the low-tech stage of the feudal Padishah empire depicted in Dune. The “elite” humans, responsible for the initial uprising, then splits into different factions, each following their own goals of developing human potential to its fullest : The Bene Gesserit sisterhood, the Mentats, the Swordsmasters, the Suk Academy, the Bene Tleilax geneticist, the Spacing Guild and so on. This scenario of uprising against-the-perfect-society, would have made much more sense and a more philosophically interesting premise, than the “evil machine oppressing humanity because they are…evil” background of Herbert and Andersons works ! So by and large I think Chris is right : Many works of fiction suffers from incoherency ! Reply to JXMcKie I can see some logic in magical creatures and people of the Potterverse hiding: Salem Witch Trials, Diseases and death being blamed on “evil magic,” poaching of magical creatures. Some of these things were addressed in the books. Over the whole series some of your criticisms were also used as plot hooks, which I’d say is probably the main reason for them. Your example of how to fix it was used in another magical child series called “The Worst Witch” (1998 version, not new version). The danger of uncontrolled or selfish use of magic was the Foster Effect, and was a good reason to keep young untrained witches hidden. The series isn’t perfect, but a dangerous and illogical school environment isn’t required for the plot to work. Reply to Snowplow The original novels of “The Worst Witch” (meant for kids) aren’t really mentioning a lot of reasons, but the school the girls (in this series, girls and boys go to different schools to learn about magic) go to isn’t even a teensy-tiny bit as dangerous as Hogwarts. But then, neither are the plots as grand, they are more on ‘boarding school story’ level. Saumya Kulp Could you do an article on making humans as powerful as nonhumans? Because, well, elves are humans but better, unicorns are magic and sentient, and dragons can breathe fire and smack people around with their tails. Reply to Saumya Kulp Not about fantasy, but I have something about science fiction. There are several threads about ‘humans are space orcs’ and ‘earth is space australia’ which follow the idea that what we see as normal (temperature ranges from well into freezing up to pretty hot are inhabitable, we have learned to bond with other species, we can heal pretty fast, etc.) is actually highly unusual and ‘superpowered’ for alien species. There are some pretty funny things in there, such as humans trying to bond with every animal they encounter and even taming highly dangerous species that way or humans being considered incredibly lucky to have around, because they never just give up, but improvise. Earth is Space Australia follows the idea that aliens come to conquer us and are relatively good with the humans, but are decimated by the animals which we humans have learned to share the planet with. What if Humans are weird? – https://human-aliens-collection.tumblr.com/ We are Space Australia – https://humans-are-seriously-weird.tumblr.com/post/163754418429/humans-in-space-theory There’s another big problem w/ the Matrix: Humans need muscular stimulation, or body parts waste away. You can see this in long-term coma patients or paraplegic or quadriplegic people. You can even see a limited form of this when you take the cast off a broken arm or leg. Humans need to practice dexterity and agility constantly. Eyes don’t develop right if not exposed to light in the first year. Etc. Not too mention how easily a person could be so strongly addicted to a substance that they might not survive withdrawal Sure, super-advanced tech could prevent or avoid this, but that means the machines specifically make an effort to keep humans not just alive, but in shape. Why not also provide them w/ weapons training and knowledge on how to build EMP’s and other weapons? CW-Unreality My favourite solution to the matrix problem is from harry potter and the methods of rationality: “NEO: Anyone who’s made it past one science class in high school ought to know about the laws of thermodynamics! MORPHEUS: Where did you go to high school, Neo? NEO: …in the Matrix.” Maybe humans are super-efficient sources of energy and geothermal energy is an impossible fantasy. We wouldn’t know. We’ve never learnt any real science. We’ve never even seen a real human body. Once you contextualise it not as a mistake but as “even the laws of physics are lies”, it fits in a lot better with the themes of the movie. Reply to Joe Micahel Campbell Can we all just agree that Star Wars isn’t supposed to be scientifically accurate. Indiana Jones movies aren’t an accurate reflection of archeology or even archeology in the war years. Each one is a rip-snorting adventure, first and if you keep the story moving quickly:- no one will have a “refrigerator moment” until after they get back home. Star Wars shouldn’t be judged by the standards of 2001: A Space Odyssey, rather it should be judged by the standards of Alex Raymond’s work on Flash Gordon. https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/flashgordon/images/b/b6/Queenfria.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20070817132817 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Raymond Remember. Comic-books are published on newspaper paper. They’re meant to be entertainment today and birdcage liner tomorrow. So too, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is about Saturday matinee serials, not science. Keeping the eleven year old boys in the audience from throwing popcorn at each other trumps ecological accuracy. Reply to Micahel Campbell With all due respect, I will have to dispute two of your choices. In the Hunger Games novels, the predominating theme is the intensely American issue of an entire people who stubbornly hew to a bitter apathy that complains, resents, and even weeps over the oppressions exacted by a fascist central government but never actually do anything about it. The fact that the various Panem districts resent the Hunger Games but refuse to rise up from their apathy enough to do anything about the Games (not even for the sake of their own children!) is a major part of this theme. This theme is acccompanied by an addendum theme of an entire people who refuse to help themselves except when roused by a cult of celebrity, a theme born out by Katniss’ growing popularity in the Games. Thus, the fact that President Snow can get away with any atrocity yet the nation’s people stubbornly cling to their apathy is part of the theme — and a highly realistic theme, as anyone who has studied the sociology or anthropology of politics can aver and confirm. This also explains why his plan against Katniss involves turning her into a fallen celebrity, playing off the capricious and very conditional loyalty the people have for any celebrity, even for one who is trying to save their children for them. I have not seen the films, only read the books, so I do not know if this theme is conveyed well or at all in the films. As for Hogwarts, what most Americans seem to fail to realize is that the books partake of the very British tradition of pantomime farce in their children’s literature. This tradition is why Harry’s childhood in a cupboard is treated entirely as humor rather than tragic abuse and why the dangers at Hogwarts occur mostly as humorous one-liners. This “veddy British” sense of humor can also be seen in the works of Roald Dahl, such as his famous book involving naughty children maimed in a chocolate factory, or in the darker aspects of the Mary Poppins books (ignored by all the movie versions). In such cases, the whimsical lack of realism of the worlds is part of the appeal and part of the joke! Reply to Bill That is kind of true, JK Rowling was inspired from Roald Dahl. Although Rowling would claim that her works are “more moral” than Dahl’s. I had not realized that Rowling has confirmed Dahl’s influence upon her. Interesting. Yeah I was pretty fine with the first hunger games book… The idea sort of IS to make a really blatant power demonstration, like, we’re the government and we can do ANYTHING we please! THAT’S how powerful we are! It doesn’t strike me as THAT much weirder than shit dictatorships have done in real life… AND they only really do this to the poorest districts – the more middleclass districts will pick an orphan or otherwise abandoned kid and train them and brainwash them their whole lives, ensuring that they’ll “volunteer” when the day comes. It’s also stated that it’s almost always one of the brainwashed kids from middle-class districts that wins, since they get great training. Later on, things get messed up, when the government doesn’t just quietly kill Katniss like they’ve done with so many other revolutionaries, but put her into this extra finale rounds etc. Even if they wanna publicly humiliate her, they could have accomplished that SO much more efficiently (like messed her up with drugs and torture like they did to Peeta, before sending her back in, just off the top of my head). But I was fine with the hunger games being what they are in the first book. With Harry Potter… Isn’t a problem people have, that the stories start out, like, Roald Dhalish, that tradition, but later on they try to get more serious? And when people come to the more serious parts, they start to look at the whole book series in a different light, and they’ll complain that a lot of things are unrealistic, like Harry living in a cupboard and being abused in various ways although no one calls child services etc. Like, people don’t cut slack the same way with more serious fantasy books as they do with something more farcical. While I agree with Dvärghundspossen overall, that particuilar combination of dead seriousness and pantomime farce is fairly common in British storytelling. You find it in the combination of seriousness and farcical humor in Rowling’s work and the writings of P. L. Travers, but you also find it in the written works of Pratchett, Miéville, Gaiman, Moorcock, Adams, Morrison, etc. (as far back as Charles Dickens) as well as such famous British TV series as Doctor Who, Misfits, Black Mirror, and who knows how many children’s programs. It has been said by many that the odd combination of (sometimes outlandish) absurdity or farce with a genuine seriousness about human nature and the human condition is the single reigning but not universal characteristic of British popular storytelling that sets it apart from all other European and American storytelling. “The Empire also hasn’t realized that blowing up an entire planet is a waste of energy; if they want to kill everyone, all they have to do is contaminate the surface.” If the military followed logic like that, Hiroshima wouldn’t had happened ever. The Germans destroyed the city of Gernika years before using conventional bombing. Still, the Americans invested a crazy amount of money and research to build one single massive bomb. Reply to Feto So that’s an interesting example, because while it’s certainly possible to level a city without atomic weaponry, it is far less efficient. Using conventional bombers you need hundreds or thousands of planes, which is both really expensive and gives your enemy a much better chance to fight back. While the initial cost of developing nuclear weapons was high, the results more than payed for themselves in terms of destructive potential. Now you can blow up a city with just one bomber. The Death Star, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to be very efficient assuming your goal is wiping out life on a planet. A single Star Destroyer could do that by towing a big rock into a collision course. Even if we assume it would take a fleet of Star Destroyers, that’s still more efficient that constructing a moon sized Space Station. The Death Star is only efficient if you really care about demolishing the planet itself. I think one big reason for atomic bombs is merely having them as a threat and Hiroshima served as a demonstration of what the US was capable of doing. From this point of view, the Death Star would make sense – the equivalent of the atomic bomb. It still doesn’t really make sense. The atomic bomb can be transported with every plane (technically also with spaceships) capable of dropping a bomb that size. It can be used for decades or even longer (not the individual bomb, but the same build), as long as you make sure newly-developed tech can still handle its bulk. The Death Star is much less versatile, unless you want to remove the laser and use it as a simply orbital station – but those already exist in the universe, see Cloud City. If you wanted to use it, on a smaller scale, for mining asteroid belts, it would make sense, but it’s not that great a weapon, even for scaring people. JGrey The Galactic Empire already had Base Delta Zero, using Star Destroyers to glass the surface of a planet (starting with all the population centers). The Death Star was the pinnacle of the Tarkin Doctrine, using fear to enforce order. Star Destroyers can be taken down, but a moon-sized platform bristling with weapons? Not so much (of course, they forgot point defenses and were stupid enough to give their scientists all the reason to sabotage the project, but the Empire more often than not picked ruthlessness and cruelty over competence when they were handing out promotions. Reply to JGrey Ayman Jaber Urban Fantasy Writer and Marvel Connoisseur	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1020
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__label__cc	0.727477	0.272523	Firm Philanthropy Domestic & International Income Tax Planning Complex Tax Planning and Estate Litigation International Tax and Estate Planning Family Sustainability and Philanthropy NY (212) 753-9000 \| NJ (908) 898-0100 \| FL (305) 359-3900 Tag: Irrevocable trust Fox Business: McManus shares advice on how to ensure a trust meets personal, financial needs June 17, 2013 - Media Clips Top-rated Attorney John O. McManus recently spoke with Bankrate Reporter Judy Martel about how to ensure a trust is set up to meet your personal and financial needs. Published today and syndicated by Fox Business, Martel’s piece, “An Irrevocable Trust That Evolves with You,” covers the keys to choosing a trust that “meets your specific needs while building in the maximum amount of flexibility allowed so that, as your needs change and evolve, you retain some power over the trust.” In the article, Martel shares counsel from McManus: One of the first important considerations when setting up a trust is its location, says John McManus, founder of McManus & Associates in New Providence, N.J. Some states offer better creditor protection, allow for a trust to exist for a longer period of years before becoming taxable or do not impose state income tax on trust assets. A few states, he says — notably Alaska, Delaware, South Dakota and Nevada — provide additional power to the trust creator while still protecting assets from creditors and maintaining the trust’s tax-beneficial status. Although trusts can be set up in those states regardless of where you live, it is typically more expensive. She also draws on knowledge shared by McManus, the founding principal of McManus & Associates, to help readers understand the structure of a trust: At the top of the triangle is the trustee, the person who has legal title to the assets in the trust and the one responsible for managing the trust, making discretionary decisions and carrying out the terms of the trust agreement. The creator can be the trustee, but generally that’s not a good idea in most states because, depending on how the trust is written, the state laws and how much discretionary power the creator has, the trust can lose its tax-beneficial status or be subject to creditors, McManus says. Beneficiaries, the second point of the triangle, are those who will receive the beneficial interest in the trust. They can be amended, added or dropped if the creator of the trust retains the right of appointment, McManus says. “Let’s say I have two layers of beneficiaries in my trust — first to my wife and sister and then to my children and my sister’s children,” McManus says. “After I create the trust, I want to cut out one of the beneficiaries, or one of them needs more money. I have the right to choose who will receive money and how much,” he says. Even better, he adds, “I don’t have to decide that right away. That allows people to put a lot of assets in that trust when they otherwise might not because who knows how my sister’s children will turn out or how my children will turn out?” What standards help ensure that the beneficiary’s needs are met within reason and as defined by the trust agreement? The amount of distribution is also up to the creator of the trust. It can be controlled by the use of ascertainable standards, which restrict the trustee to distributions for the benefit of health, education, maintenance and support, says McManus…They also protect the trust from being taxed if a child beneficiary is also named as trustee, McManus says. To learn more about how to draft an irrevocable trust properly to save in estate taxes and give you “the comfort of knowing you’ve ensured a financial future for your beneficiaries,” read the whole story here. Flickr/aresauburn™ Tags: attorney, estate planning, financial planning, Irrevocable trust, lawyer, legacy, money, personal financies, retirement McManus & Associates’ Advice on Irrevocable Trusts Featured by The Trust Advisor June 7, 2013 - Media Clips The Trust Advisor, dubbed as “America’s Leading Wealth Management e-Newsletter,” today published an article based on McManus & Associates’ latest client conference call in our educational series. The piece, titled “The Trusts Are Signed, Now It’s Time To Keep Them Running,” opens by pointing out that the fiscal cliff pushed billions of dollars into irrevocable trusts. Author of the story Scott Martin observes that “most of the assets have already flown, leaving many advisors who rode the trust wave to ask what’s next.” Martin goes on to cite advice from top-AV rated Attorney and Founding Principal of McManus & Associates John O. McManus: This is actually a big opportunity for those who can switch gears from helping people create trusts to the heavy lifting of keeping those vehicles properly, says top attorney John O. McManus. He still preaches the importance of those families who have not yet transferred their estates into an irrevocable trust – as he notes, the assets should continue to appreciate – but those who already have are often at a loss. “I always explain to my clients that the creation of a trust shouldn’t be viewed as a box to check,” he says. “Rather than setting up the trust and moving on, new planning ideas can be continually implemented that utilize the trust as a leading instrument to accomplish one’s financial mission.” Check out the full write-up to see McManus’ checklist for managing an existing irrevocable trust. Tags: advisor, attorney, finances, Irrevocable trust, lawyer, money, planning, trust, wealth management Conference Call: Maintaining and Operating Irrevocable Trusts May 29, 2013 - Conference Call With the flurry of trusts created over the past two years that peaked as we approached the “fiscal cliff,” guidance on how to properly maintain and operate these wealth transfer vehicles is useful. Now that they are in motion, who is at the helm? During this 30-minute call, McManus & Associates reviews strategies to ensure that your trust operates properly as it advances your estate planning and wealth transfer goals. John O. McManus also discusses the special provisions for life insurance trusts, payment of taxes on income earned by trust assets and the new planning ideas utilizing the trust as a leading instrument to accomplish the mission. LISTEN HERE: “Conference Call – Maintaining and Operating Irrevocable Trusts”. Are all trust accounts, real property owned by trust and life insurance policies held in trust correctly titled? How does the tax basis of an asset and its projected future growth affect future planning? What future swaps of assets might you consider? How do we avoid common filing and reporting errors, especially payment of income taxes? If it’s a grantor trust, do we file an income tax return? Now that the trust is funded what post-funding strategies can be employed to impact the trust to better meet your goals? If you have not used the full exemption amount, ($5.25MM), should you consider making additional gifts now to further “freeze” the estate. If your life insurance has been transferred to trust, are you properly maintaining the trust to address annual payments? When and why should you transfer a trust to an asset-protected state? Are there any actions pending against an individual who is a beneficiary of the trust or you, the grantor? What states are most favorable? When should you consider an institutional trustee? What are the pros and cons? When an individual is named as trustee, does he know his responsibilities? When your trust owns your primary residence, how should you cover expenses, insurance and titling? If you are the occupying tenant, have we formalized a lease agreement? How should you make distributions when the family business or other corporate entity (LLC, partnership, etc) is owned by a trust? Are two transactions necessary? Tags: attorney, estate, Irrevocable trust, law, lawyer, legal, trust McManus Featured In: ALL MEDIA CLIPS ⟩ Conference Call: Top 10 Planning Opportunities to Consider Before 2021 Conference Call: What Tax and Estate Planning Must You Be Prepared to Implement Before December 31st Conference Call: What you need to know about the SECURE Act Conference Call: Five Estate Planning Additions to Your New Year’s Resolutions Conference Call: Top 10 Estate and Tax Planning Issues in the News Bylines HONORS & RECOGNITIONS COMPLEX TAX & ESTATE LITIGATION INTERNATIONAL TAX & ESTATE PLANNING FAMILY SUSTAINABILITY & PHILANTHROPY We look forward to helping you plan for the prosperity and well-being of your loved ones. CONTACT US ⟩ Sign up to receive monthly invites for our hot topic teleconferences Select list(s) to subscribe to McManus Blast List Yes, I would like to receive emails from McManus & Associates. 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__label__cc	0.635477	0.364523	I used mostly my ears a blog about music by Marc Haegeman Tag Archives: Robert Reimer by marchaegeman Leave a comment Aurora in Bananastan Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66 Iana Salenko (Princess Aurora) Marian Walter (Prince Désiré) Rishat Yulbarisov (Carabosse) Sarah Mestrovic (Lilac Fairy) Michael Banzhaf (King Florestan) Beatrice Knop (The Queen) Soloists and Corps De Ballet of the Berlin State Ballet Orchestra of the German Opera, Berlin / Robert Reimer BelAir Classiques BAC 131; 1080i HD, 16/9; PCM Stereo, DTS Master Audio 5.1 We know what the ballet The Sleeping Beauty looks like and above all what it’s worth. We know it since 1890. In case the historical productions performed by Russian and English companies to this very day aren’t proof enough, then there are still the recent reconstructions of Sergei Vikharev and Alexei Ratmansky to remind the sceptics this is a timeless creation which needs very little upgrading, least of all by the wrong hands. Why on earth contemporary dance-maker Nacho Duato was asked to make a new version of the ballet will undoubtedly puzzle future generations – provided, of course, it survives the test of time. There have been contemporary adaptations and reworkings of Beauty before, but unless they headed on a radically original course, none ever came close, let alone surpassed the original as it was conceived within the Imperial Theatres in St. Petersburg by the combined talents of director Ivan Vsevolozhsky, choreographer Marius Petipa and composer Piotr Tchaikovsky. Neither does Duato’s version. Duato created his Sleeping Beauty in 2011 during his brief stint as director of the Mikhailovsky Ballet in St. Petersburg. The brave idea allegedly was to produce a Sleeping Beauty for the 21st century. Yet that turned out to be more of a fairytale than the ballet’s subject itself. If anything the production was proof that money cannot buy everything. Duato’s Beauty still presents itself as a classical ballet, albeit one that is scuttled by a basic mistrust of text, spirit and music. The result is by and large a very unhappy wedding between classical and contemporary styles. Pointework in convulsion mode; Martha Graham as princess Aurora. Forget the multilayered complexity of the original, the fairytale atmosphere, or the enchantment. With its truncated narrative, botched choreography and mutilated score, Duato’s staging doesn’t stand much of a chance. Tottering between hilarious (the Prologue variations, the nervous courtiers) and properly embarrassing (the scenes with that fearful Carabosse in drag), it doesn’t matter that echoes of Petipa ring through the key moments, Duato never finds his own voice. Worst of all, while this is one of the richest and most profound dance scores ever made, Duato does nothing with it. In short, a travesty of The Sleeping Beauty rather than the version for the 21st century. The elegantly fresh sets and pastel-tinted costumes from Angelina Atlagic run away with the honors in this production. The present release from BelAir Classiques documents a performance by the Berlin State Ballet, the company Duato is heading since 2014. By all accounts the production wasn’t well received in the German capital either, which makes its release on HD video rather bizarre. Iana Salenko and Marian Walter are excellent dancers, yet in spite of their fluent partnership they never manage to crack the ice. Neither does the rest of the cast, laboring through it all with blind devotion. They deserve better than this. Robert Reimer’s conducting is about as undramatic and bland as the activity on stage. The Orchestra of the German Opera sleepwalks through most of the score, unable to avoid some jarringly unbalanced sonorities (as in Aurora’s Variation in Act 2). For what it’s worth, the performance is agreeably filmed by Andy Sommer. The HD cameras cope well with the sometimes harsh stage lighting of the production. The sonics are impressive and detailed, if somewhat bass heavy in the DTS Master Audio 5.1 format. This release offers no bonus materials – not that we would have been craving for any. To be shelved under forgettable. Copyright © 2017 Marc Haegeman Categories: Blu-ray and DVD reviews \| Tags: ballet, Berlin, Berlin State Ballet, dance, Iana Salenko, Ivan Vsevolozhsky, Marian Walter, Marius Petipa, Mikhailovsky Ballet, Nacho Duato, Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky, Robert Reimer, Russian ballet, St. Petersburg, Staatsballett Berlin, The Sleeping Beauty \| Permalink. Search these pages Blu-ray and DVD reviews Alice Sara Ott Anna Vinnitskaya Classical Net – Classical Music Information and Reviews Ulrich – Bozar Music	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1030
__label__wiki	0.524862	0.524862	Marketplace Roundup for May 15, 2008 (free TimeShift Multiplayer Map Pack) In Game Content Title: TimeShift Content: Futures-Past Multiplayer Map Pack Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,INTENSE VIOLENCE,LANGUAGE] Free Map Pack Download! Receive 5 brand new Maps for the Timeshift multiplayer game. This Map Pack contains 5 maps all of which support One-on-One, Deathmatch, and Team Deathmatch. For TimeShift’s new multiplayer modes, Akasen Blues, SmokeStack Lightning, and Jump, Jive an’ Wail all support King of Time, while Dust My Broom supports Meltdown Madness. If Capture the Flag is your game of choice, we have two new maps to support it as well, Dust My Broom, and Beware, Brother, Beware! Title: KR: AI Encore Content: Celebration Price: 120 Microsoft Points Availability: Only in Canada, United States Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] “Celebration” is a cover version of the funky disco fave written by Ronald Bell, Claydes Smith, George Brown, James Taylor, Robert Mickens and Eumir Deodato. Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore library by purchasing this track. For music credits, visit the Karaoke Revolution section of www.konami.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. Content: Truth Is Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] “Truth Is” is a cover version of the 2004 R&B hit written by Carsten Schack, Kenneth Karlin, Patrick Smith, Thabiso Nkhereanye, Ernie Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, Marvin Isley, Christopher Jasper and Alex Cantrall. Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore library by purchasing this track. For music credits, visit the Karaoke Revolution section of www.konami.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. Content: When I’m Gone Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] “When I’m Gone” is a cover version of the alternative rock hit written by Brad Arnold, Matthew Roberts, Robert Harrell and Christopher Henderson. Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore library by purchasing this track. For music credits, visit the Karaoke Revolution section of www.konami.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. 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For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. Content: Rock and Roll All Nite Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] “Rock and Roll All Nite” is a cover version of the rocking party anthem written by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore library by purchasing this track. For music credits, visit the Karaoke Revolution section of www.konami.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. Content: I’m With You Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] “I’m With You” is a cover version of the hit rock ballad written by Avril Lavigne, Lauren Christy, Scott Spock and Graham Edwards. Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore library by purchasing this track. For music credits, visit the Karaoke Revolution section of www.konami.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. Content: Heaven Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] “Heaven” (also playable as a True Duet) is a cover version of the 2003 melodic pop hit written by Henry Garza, Joey Garza and Ringo Garza. Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore library by purchasing this track. For music credits, visit the Karaoke Revolution section of www.konami.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. Content: Uptown Girl Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] “Uptown Girl” (also playable as a True Duet) is a cover version of the 80’s pop smash-hit written by Billy Joel. Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore library by purchasing this track. For music credits, visit the Karaoke Revolution section of www.konami.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. 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Content: Let’s Stay Together Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] “Let’s Stay Together” is a cover version of the uplifting soul favorite written by Al Green, Willie Mitchell and Al Jackson Jr.. Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore library by purchasing this track. For music credits, visit the Karaoke Revolution section of www.konami.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. Content: Easy Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] “Easy” is a cover version of the laid back classic written by Lionel Ritchie. Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore library by purchasing this track. For music credits, visit the Karaoke Revolution section of www.konami.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. 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__label__cc	0.64051	0.35949	Making Babies in Brooklyn An IVF Blog & Beyond Our IVF Timeline Shots & Side Effects Egg Retrieval The Two Week Wait Coping with IVF Failure IVF Resources IVF Insurance Options IVF History Our IVF Success Story Early Pregnancy Signs & Symptoms Baby Registry & Baby Shower Follow Making Babies in Brooklyn Egg Retrieval IVF Research PGS & PGD Testing Risks: The Article That Changed Everything Does genetic screening for IVF help or hinder IVF success rates? This article reveals new risks associated with PGS & PGD testing. As I wrote in my last post the cover story of New York Magazine’s September 18–October 1, 2017, issue, hit newsstands and blew our world right open. The article purports that PGS testing, a genetic screening that distinguishes a “normal” embryo from “an abnormal” embryo, may yield misleading results. This could mean that thousands of viable embryos are mislabeled as “not viable” and therefore thrown in the trash. Considering the amount of time, money, and effort that goes into creating each and every embryo, this is some BIG news. Even more disturbing is the circumstantial evidence that this type of testing is “doing more harm” to the embryos than good, and therefore decreasing the embryos’ likelihood of turning into viable pregnancies. But perhaps the most alarming of all is the fact that this information is the exact opposite of what we’ve been told (again and again) by our IVF clinic. Does PGD & PGS Help IVF? The article states: “…You can go onto many IVF-clinic websites and see how PGS is currently pitched to patients: It increases pregnancy success rates, lowers the risk of miscarriage, and avoids the time (and expense) of multiple IVF cycles. But if you go to the website of Britain’s Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, which regulates IVF medicine in the U.K., you will read that there is “limited evidence” for those claims.” We have heard this same pitch and fully embraced it, deciding not to play our cards with Mother Nature and instead investing our money and time into PGS & PGD testing to weed out disaster and heartache. But here we are, one year later, and all of those hard-won embryos (11 to date) have either been discarded as “abnormal” or transferred into nothing. We talked to Dr. M. about the article and she revealed these two things: Yes, testing on the embryo – particularly PGD testing – can damage its quality. As a result, often times PGD tested embryos “don’t take.” I was shocked at her ease in relaying this information to us. Where the hell were these facts when we signed up for the PGS/PGD testing? But before I let myself get swept up in anger and emotion, I tried to remember that not conducting the testing was never an option for us. We embarked on IVF precisely for its special genetic testing capabilities and our team of medical professionals did everything in their power to ensure that it would work. But the fact remains: it’s not working for us at this time. PGS & PGD Risks There’s a saying that I think of often: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” It’s time to switch it up. After much thought, discussion, and some personal soul searching, I have decided to embark on another round of IVF and not do any testing. The plan is simple: get as many eggs as possible, grow them until “day 3” of development, and then transfer the two best looking ones. No biopsies, no testing, no nail-biting wait for results. So on September 27th, I began another round of ovarian stimulation to prepare for my third egg retrieval and on October 8th we retrieved 11 possibilities of life – my new personal best. 🙂 Two days from now – on October 11th – we will transfer the best looking two embryos via a fresh embryo transfer and, for the first time ever, make a little room for Mother Nature to run her course. Genetic Testing with IVF – Pros & Cons I want to state for the record that I still firmly believe-in, embrace, and respect PGS and PGD testing and technology. It has helped millions of women screen embryos for abnormalities and genetic diseases and resulted in millions of healthy pregnancies. Also, while the New York Magazine article is extremely enlightening, it’s not fully proven theory that has been accepted into the IVF medical cannon at this time. The fact remains that much of this science and technology are still being developed and new research and theories are being explored every year. But it is exactly this ambiguity that affirms my decision to not prescriptively follow or accept any one path as “the only path” to success. All I can do is gather the facts and data that I have available to me at current time, rule out what’s not working, and just….keep….persisting. Wish us luck! UPDATE: On October 28, 2017 the Endofound Medical Conference hosting a seminar entitled “The Abnormal Embryos That Aren’t” where Dr. Norbert Gleicher, who was interviewed in the New York Magazine article, made this presentation. An excerpt below: I also want to make clear to you that if that one biopsy cannot tell us reliably whether the embryo is normal or not, we also cannot reliably make the decision whether to transfer that embryo or to discard it. If we cannot make reliably that decision, then there are only two consequential possibilities. Either we have a lot of false positives, and that really means that we are throwing out a lot of healthy embryos, or we are putting a lot of bad embryos in. As I will show you, the reason why this has become so damaging, in my opinion and in now the opinion of increasingly many other colleagues, is that we have been, as you just heard for almost two decades, discarding tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of healthy embryos. That is not only bad medicine because, obviously, we all practice under the first rule of clinical practice, which is do no harm. But this is particularly tragical because the biggest harm came to the patients who needed our help most, in other words, to older women, to women with low ovarian reserve who have few embryos. 0 comments on “PGS & PGD Testing Risks: The Article That Changed Everything” You Can Follow Me Here: catherineyousefian I’m currently not updating this blog, but you can continue to follow my journey as now a mom of TWO babies here on Instagram. 🧡🧡 things that make me happy: these tiny toes, that b afternoon snooze with teddy 🐻 winter walks 🧡 already missing the days when Eamon was basically More Photos... Follow on Instagram	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1035
__label__cc	0.530329	0.469671	The Importance of DHA and Omega-3 in Pregnancy DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is vital to Your Baby ’s development. It plays a key role in the formation of retinal and brain tissue, so it’s very vital in developing healthy eyes and brains. What is DHA? Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid that is a primary structural component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, and retina. It represents about 97 percent of all omega-3 fats in the brain and 93 percent of all omega-3 fats in the retina in the eye. How does DHA get to the baby? Throughout pregnancy, DHA is transferred from the mother to the baby. This redistribution of DHA is essential to ensure optimal fetal brain, eye, immune, and nervous system development. Does DHA help you? It lowers blood pressure and may help increase the level of “good” cholesterol in the blood. These can improve your overall health. Studies show that it can also increase the length of pregnancy, thereby reducing the risk of premature birth and leading to a healthier baby. Does it help Your Baby ? DHA plays a key role in the development of retinal and brain tissue, so it’s very vital in creating healthy eyes and brains. It can also help Your Baby ’s hand-eye coordination and attention span. Taking enough DHA during pregnancy can improve behavior, attention, focus, and learning in children. Other benefits may include a reduced risk of allergies in infants and a positive influence on immune development. Good sources of DHA Seaweed and other algae are good natural sources of DHA, which is the reason why fish that eat algae are rich sources of DHA as well Fatty fish, such as mackerel, anchovies, salmon, cod, and tuna (high in mercury) Fish oil: It is found in fish oil Seeds and nuts, such as chia seeds, flaxseeds, and walnuts Omega-3 fish oil supplements are important for pregnant women who do not consume enough natural sources of DHA Importance of DHA after delivery After transferring most of your DHA to your child, your level of DHA can remain low after delivery. This is because Your Baby consumes your DHA reserves through the breast milk. Your baby’s need for DHA remains critical during the first two years of life as rapid brain development is taking place during this period. What the research says: According to one research, maternal DHA status in pregnancy was found to be positively associated with infants’ problem-solving skills at 12 months. This association remained significant even after controlling for the level of maternal education — a surrogate for socioeconomic status. The results accentuate how important it is for pregnant and lactating women to have a satisfactory DHA status from dietary intake of seafood or other sources rich in DHA. What is the recommended dose? 300 mg per day for pregnant women 300 mg per day for women who are breastfeeding Omega 3 Supplements, American Pregnancy Association (http://americanpregnancy.org/first-year-of-life/omega-3-supplements-baby/ ) Maternal DHA Status during Pregnancy Has a Positive Impact on Infant Problem Solving: A Norwegian Prospective Observation Study, National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986409/ ) Docosahexaenoic acid, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Docosahexaenoic_acid ) Download Mali: Daily Pregnancy Tracker 4.8 Stars from 1000+ Ratings The Mali app was created by Sprouts and a group of passionate editors, doctors, and creatives who share a vision for a holistic lifestyle and evidenced-based early childhood education. Sprouts Learning Co. Ltd. 333/16 Soi Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor) Klongton-Nua, Wattana © Copyright Mali 2021 • Privacy Policy • Terms of Use	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1036
__label__cc	0.503402	0.496598	A Cult Following BY Allison Mitchell \| June 13, 2017 \| Feature Features Jasmin Larian on what she's loving right now Jasmin Larian strikes a pose in Cult Gaia's new DTLA offices. Founded in 2012 by L.A. “it” girl Jasmin Larian, fashion brand Cult Gaia has seen its biggest boom in the past year with the launch of a single well-constructed bamboo handbag, the Gaia’s Ark—maybe you’ve heard of it? And if you haven’t, you’ve certainly seen it carried by Instagram darlings like shoe designer Haley Boyd and A-listers like Jessica Alba. “The beauty of the bag is that it’s really recognizable and something that everyone will stop and ask you where it’s from,” says Larian, who recently expanded her burgeoning empire with the launch of ready-to-wear apparel. “I want to make beautiful things to adorn the modern girl.” Here, the local, who describes her style as “effortless but pulled together,” shares her summer wish list. Photography Courtesy Of:	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1041
__label__wiki	0.979535	0.979535	Jamie Lynn Spears says sister Britney is trying to ‘stay positive’ amid ‘challenging’ year Nola OjomuFriday 30 Oct 2020 7:37 pm Jamie Lynn Spears has made a rare comment about her sister’s ‘challenging year’ (Picture: Image Group LA/Disney Channel via Getty Images) Jamie Lynn Spears says her older sister Britney Spears has been trying to ‘stay positive’ amid this ‘challenging year’. The Zoey 101 star opened up about her pop star sibling on Thursday’s Good Morning America, as she gave a rare update about the Toxic hitmaker. The Sweet Magnolia star explained: ‘I think that she’s doing just like the rest of us. She’s trying to make the best and stay positive during a very challenging time and challenging year, and I think that that’s kind of the theme of everyone right now.’ Her comment comes after it was reported that Jamie Lynn is seeking more control over her sister Britney’s finances after being named the trustee of her multi-million dollar estate. Court filings submitted earlier this year revealed that the 29-year-old actress was named as the trustee of Britney’s estate in 2018. The former Nickelodeon star has asked that all the assets of the SJB Revocable Trust be moved into accounts with Fidelity Brokerage Services, with her as the custodian. Jamie Lynn Spears gives fans a rare update on sister Britney Spears: âI think sheâs trying to stay positive and make the best during a very challenging time and challenging year.â https://t.co/i9rZzYvW4s pic.twitter.com/G4aDijj1k1 — Good Morning America (@GMA) October 29, 2020 Britney, 38, set up the trust in 2004 – four years before her conservatorship began – to provide for her children’s financial future and protect her fortune. The trust looks after Britney’s cash, bank accounts, stocks, securities, and savings, as well as all of her property, including jewellery, artwork and vehicles. If Jamie Lynn’s request is approved, Spears’ assets would be placed into the new accounts and would require a judge’s approval to remove them. It was recently revealed that Jamie Lynn is seeking more control over her sister’s finances after being named the trustee of her multi-million dollar estate (Picture: KMazur/WireImage) An amendment made to documents states that Jamie Lynn would ensure that her sister’s money will go to Britney’s children, Sean, 14, and Jayden, 13, upon the event of the popstar’s death. The Toxic singer remains the sole beneficiary of the trust while she is alive. The former Nickelodeon star is busy promoting her new single based on the Zoey 101 theme song (Picture: @jamielynnspears/Instagram) The court has yet to sign off on Jamie Lynn’s request, which was reportedly signed off by Britney’s father Jamie Spears and co-conservator Andrew Wallet. Jamie Lynn is currently married to Jamie Watson and is mom to Maddie, 12, and two-year-old Ivey. More: Britney Spears Britney Spears’ ex-husband Jason Allen Alexander attends pro-Trump protests in Washington Britney Spears' boyfriend Sam Asghari got Covid-19 but didn't infect girlfriend Britney Spears felt ‘heavy burden’ amid personal struggles says songwriter Britney’s conservatorship has been extended until 2021, with her father Jamie remaining in charge despite a request from the popstar to have him removed as her conservator. Jamie has been co-conservator of his daughter’s estate since 2008 when she suffered a mental breakdown, giving him total control over her finances and career decisions. MORE : Jamie Lynn Spears teases Zoey 101 reunion as she prepares to release iconic theme song MORE : Britney Spears likened to ‘comatose patient’ by her lawyer during conservatorship hearing Britney SpearsJamie Lynn SpearsUS Showbiz news Lady Gaga denounces white supremacy in powerful speech Election star Jessica Campbell dies aged 38 What are the allegations against Armie Hammer and what has he said about them? Azealia Banks denies eating her dead cat after disturbing video	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1052
__label__wiki	0.579567	0.579567	General Hospital Casting Sexy, Rich, Charming, Bad Boy! Who Would You Suggest For The Role? Courtesy/ABC General Hospital’s younger set is about to get a little hotter according to this casting notice, courtesy of Soap Opera Uncensored this morning. In the casting breakdown, the ABC soap opera is looking for “Caucasian, late 20s. Handsome, sexy, dynamic. Rich, privileged, charming badboy.” The character is said to be a contract role. So thinking of the current canvas, who do you think this male character could be? Are they going to be related to anyone? And, if you were able to give the casting director some suggestions of known daytime or primetime actors that you think fit the bill on paper, who would you suggest and like to see mix it up on GH? Let us know! Related Topics:abcCasting NewsGeneral Hospital DAYS Co-EP Greg Meng Opens Up About The Departure Of Chandler Massey! Does this show really need another bad person of any age?? It is already overrun with mobsters, villians, and outright lunatics. It could already be called General Asylum. Faison, Obrecht, Carlos, Sonny, Sean, Derek, Ava, Jerry, etc. We need more good guys…not bad guys. I even forgot a few…Heather, Franco, Carly. I include Carly on the villain list because she ordered a hit on Franco. I include her on the lunatic list because now she is canoodling wit him in a romantic way. Ron Carlivati is good at a lot of writing…but he is really REALLY bad at writing romance and couples. He has NO idea whatsoever how to write for couples with audience rooting value. John Paul Lavoisier!!! Love him…..but rich?? He’s more down to earth type of character I like that idea Elhu Totally agree, I am all for John Paul Lavoisier!!! He can pull off any character. I certainly miss his presence on ABC Daytime, and would be thrilled with his return!!! jimh(leave it to beaver) Its Lucas…since Bobbi is returning this would make sense to me! (but would he be rich?) unless he’s a Quartimaine…as 4 casting im 50ish, slighly overweight with a face that even scares me so i guess i wont bother with auditioning, lol…i dont mind newbies but seriously this show has a few too many characters!!! Mary SF Was thinking the same thing– it seems this will be Lucas. Whether we need another bad boy who needs a good woman to tame him is debatable, but as a over 50 woman, I still appreciate eye candy— so who ever he is I am sure he will be handsome and buff so the writers will find any excuse to have him go shirtless— like Morgan, Franco, Derek and Nickolas– One can only hope those studios are heated because these poor guys are always wandering around half naked. Not that i am complaining, just wouldn’t want them to catch cold–… Read more » Its always the men…never the women…and i believe both sexes should be treated equal…lol I’m pretty sure they a lready cast lucas DonnyGH I think it might be the new Quartermaine heir. The “new characters” they’ve brought back have all, in time, been reveaed to have strong ties to continuity, ie: Ava and Kiki Jerome being revealed to be in the Jerome Crime Family, Derek Wells being revealed to be in the Jerome Crime Family, there has been a lot of talk of Lucas Jones, who would be an awesome addition as a love interest for Felix and a foil for Brad, Britch being the daughter of Faision and Obrecht, etc. But, the Quartermaine Heir storyline fell by the wayside. This would be… Read more » ummm Steve Burton LOL no not Steve Burton The suppose to be in his 20,s The character sounds like he will be in Lucas Jones age group. I doubt it’s Lucas because he did not grow up rich, more like upper middle class, plus he was not a spoiled kid.If this is not Lucas, I wonder why they are looking for new characters when their focus should be bringing Lucas back on screen because it looks like the Jeromes are about to be exposed in a big way. Forget the useless newbies! Focus on the treasures you already have. The way Finola Hughes mimics the mannerisms, tics, and oddities of Obrecht is absolutely uncanny! She even manages to somehow pull off a bizarre hybrid German/ British accent. Lol. Taken out of context these scenes might seem farcical or over the top but the acting genius is so worthy of an Emmy. But can we please tone down the guns drawn stand offs? They play out like a bad parody of Austin Powers especially with such crunched budgets and cramped sets. Ian B. Is usually an okay actor but… Read more » I always thought Wyndmere was on an island…so if it is guess Leslie and Liz must have taken a boat there with the kids for trick or treat…really? Who would go to one house on an island for trick or treat? Sounds like RC goofed here, maybe… Ok, there’s a launch that transports people to and from the island. I’m pretty sure it’s owned by the Cassadines so they can use it whenever they want. Also, it makes sense that Liz AND Leslie woud go there regardless if they had to use the launch. Liz is his oldest friend, not to mention ex lover with lingering feelings. Leslie is his grandmother and went to take Nikolas’ son, Spencer to see him. I’m thinking the casting call is either for Lucas Jones (obvious guess!) or Dillon Q. I’d be happy with Jean-Paul Laviosier in either role (but we know from Dirty Soap he’s not too keen on living in L.A.! haha). I’d also be happy with Van Hansis in either role. Dillon Quartermaine comes back to PC or maybe another Cassadine? How about Nic Robuck for the role? He could definitely play charming badboy! Barbara t loves One life to live WHERE IS AJ ?????? That is what I want to know. i read somewhere A.J.s trial would be part in Nov. but ill believe it when i see it… Sitting in jail according to FV we should be seeing him soon. I am thinking for his swan song but who knows a lot of effort to bring this character back on the canvas and then write him off again to jail. Just an observation am I the only one who thinks the writing lacks continuity? It is like a certain story goes on for a couple of weeks then back table it and bring something else on very distracting for me. It does lack continuty somwhat kay…shows only major flaw imo…i hate getting interested in a storyline that suddenly disappears like A.J.s, and i lost interest in it but the rest of the show is pretty good… i love gh Billy Miller Cameron Mathison Jay Kenneth Johnson Someone from Days Of Our Lives All My Children Young and The Restless Or Bold and the Beautiful bryan dattilo Billy Miller isn’t available… he’s currently on Y&R in a FRONTBURNER STORYLINE… Is this sexy bad boy Lucas Jones??? Brant Daugherty, Chandler Massey, Casey Diedrick, David Gregory, Nicolas Robuck, Lenny Platt, Nick Thurston, Nolan Gerard Funk, Ken Baumann, Andrew Laurence, Lachlan Buchanan If it’s for Lucas I would also like to add Van Hansis to my list. If it’s for Dillon, then it has to be John Paul Lavoisier. When will soap fans understand that Van will NOT be cast as a straight guy. He is too well known in the soap world as Luke Snyder and he is gay, which shouldn’t matter but it does. They will not hire a gay guy to romance women figuring the viewers won’t buy it. I’ve heard this time and again. I’ll bet anything that Greg Rikaart would not have been cast on Y&R had he been open about his sexuality at that time as he is now. The same for Neil Patrick Harris on HIMYM. Another possible actor for Lucas could be David Loren. He resembles a young William DeVry. Gh lover FYI Marie, Lucas is gay Lucas Jerome Spencer David Gregory, Nicholas Robuck, or Colin Egglesfield Oooh, NIk Robuck…he needs to be back on my TV screen! Plenty of out of work soap actors. Prospect park is dragging their heals bringing back amc so pete cortland would be perfect Sandra M I like that idea, as long as its NOT Lucas, He’s gay and I would rather he (character) be straight Krissy Daniels Brant Daughtery….aka Noel Khan. pretty little liars. Who the hell cares. we all want genie francis back. where is genie? they treated her like dirt. no storyline for laura at all. we don’t need anymore newbies enough is enough. get rid of franco and taylor. they are useless. I agree with you about Taylor and I would even say get rid of TJ too! I cannot stand either of them! As for Franco, I am enjoying him and Carly! Leave him be! Sam…this show has so much dead weight…Felix…Brad….TJ….Taylor…Franco….Sean…just to name a few! Oh, and yes bring Geni Francis back! John Paul Lavoisier is too old, as are Billy Miller and Cameron Mathison. Chandler Massey would be great, but he’s in school. JP is not too old. He is just over 30. Cameron Mathison…definitely too old. Billy Miller can play younger…but her has a job. I love the suggestions for Nic Robuck, he would be perfect as either Dillon or Lucas. I can even see Brant but after DWTS he has received major exposure and will probably concentrate on primetime and film roles. GH does NOT need any more characters that’s for sure! Where’s AJ? Laura? Late 20s sounds like a newbie in love with Kiki, ugh… Late 20’s… hope it is Dillion Q… John Paul Lavosier (even though he is older)! Still hoping it is Dillion Q and JP doesn’t want it…Chace Crawford, Drew Van Acker, Gregg Sulkin, Nic Robuck, Conner Paolo, Logan Lerman, or Ezra Miller. If it is Lucas… not wealthy… Ben Hogestyn, Nick Robuck, Brant Daugherty, Ezra Miller, or Randy Wayne. Some unknown character…Chace Crawford, Drew Van Acker, or Ezra Miller. Zack Conroy or maybe Trent Garrett It sounds more like Dylan than Lucas,although it may be a brand new character. JP for DQ! Hopefully it’s Lucas Jones or Dylan Q… too many missing faces in PC these days to swallow another brand new character. They got rid of Johnny Z, Ethan, Matt, & Steve Webber… and they let Lucky and Jason get away. It doesn’t sound like Lucky or Ethan, but having one or both of Luke’s sons back on the canvas would be great. JJ is doing great on Nashville, but he has a real life brother that is an actor– looks a lot like JJ. Kyle Lowder probably doesn’t fit the 20s age range anymore but could see him as a… Read more » Pamela Parker Ronn Moss ex-Ridge on Bold and Beautful he was rich and sexy on that soap! Come back to soap again! Get him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought his casting call was for a YOUNG person who could ACT! Where did you misunderstand it? Daisy Day Brant Daugherty, PLL. I heard this is their last season. Justin Bruening would also be perfect!! Hoping for Lucas! Tim Rozon except his like 35 or 36 years old now and I don’t think he does soaps. He could play much younger. He has a Billy Warlock vibe. He is “Caucasian, late 20s. Handsome, sexy, dynamic. Rich, privileged, charming badboy.” No doubts, He will be a Cassadine… If the character is Lucas… Jesse Henderson is an actor that looks like he could have been a son to the old face of Jullian Jerome… when he was played by Jason Culp. JPL as Dylan Quartermaine!! Lucas was not rich or a bad boy or entitled. Unless they are retconning his life and personality. I wish they would retcon his sexuality as just a phase. But I hope this new guy is dylan. Dylan was never BAD just mischievous. We need more Q’s and less mobsters! I agree that we need more Qs…at least show more Monica…i dont feel this group of mobsters are that bad…i like Maura West…and she and Derek are connected to several characters like Alexis, Sam, Silas and Franco…and this group…imo…are far more interesting than previous mobster stories on GH…at least they are not the whole show but i do wish they focused a little more on the hospital since it is called General Hospital!!! ~TJ~ Well I read with the big budget cuts that Lucas is not coming after all. We got some players being let go and they want to bring in another~ so much for budget cuts. But I do like John Paul L. Would be nice to see him back on the screen. sounds like Dylan to me. Mark Lawson. Nic Robuck They will probably play the missing Quartermaine heir Ali W If it’s in that late 20’s. It could be 2 of my favorites in the past of this show: 1.) Lucas- since Bobby is coming back on the show. 2.) Dillian- whenever lulu looses Dante and the baby, to Maxie and Spinelle she needs somebody to lean on. Dylan has a history with both girls so it would make sense. I’m just curious how Lucas could have been a favourite. Lol. He had no personality, no storyline, was played by a revolving of actors, and was a “blink and you missed him” character. What about him could have possibly made him a favourite? I would think Daniel Cosgrove would be good on GH as would Tom Pelphrey! I am thinking it is either a Quartermaine, a Corinthos, a Cassidine, or a Jerome! daniel cosgrove would be so good. he could rescue emme rylan… the nuLULU. these two really hit it off… chemistry wise… on Guiding Light Lew S I think Daniel Cosgrove is out of that age group. I just ask that it is not another cookie cutter character. Yeah know the bad boy who needs the good girl to redeem him. On another note, I don’t think GH has flooded the canvas with newbies. They have brought back many characters from the past. No, the newbie serial is Y&R. If you look up in sky, you see another one parachuting in. RLeternal Hope they hire VH. He played the rich youngster in ATWT. He fits the age group and will do good justice to the role. Van is too well known for playing Luke Snyder, they will not hire him. Scott (ATWT Fan) Not necessarily. Laura was too well known for Cassie and Ally, and they hired her. Maura was really known for Carly and her short portrayal of Diane, and they hired her. The higher profile the actor has, more likely people tune in to see them. GHNut Steve Burton was too well known as Jason Morgan and was able to start fresh elsewhere. Any good actor can break free of their past characters. “Love” these casting headlines brings up so many names… past and present to relish Donna Prezioso The guy who just left Days he played Chad DiMera he’ all that I hope the new guy will be an unknown.. A fresh, never seen before guy.. Dragging over someone who was a character in another soap is not good to do if they want to create a truly new character.. This show must take notes from SNL. This show needs to STOP casting contract and recurring roles. The series is far too crowded. They could get rid of some of those not used, or under-used. They need to clean house. Ron has serious new character syndrome, where he writes new character and then doesn’t feel it anymore. It’s bad. Concentrate on the jam-packed cast you have now. Show us more of who is there, instead of bringing in more. So right you are, Scott! There’s waaay tooo much deadweight on this show…TJ, Taylor, Shawn, even Molly, Brad and Felix, and of course, SABRINA and Car-LOS! need to go….just not enough time and space for all these peeps. You have great days with major characters that really move along the storylines, then some excruciatingly slow ones that aren’t worth watching with all the filler. Even today was pretty boring except for Heather, Sam and Silas. Although I don’t mind RoHo as “Franco” he should be given a better drama to showcase his talents (hopefully coming soon with his “crazy mama”… Read more » It is Lucas or Dillion Anyway they need some more Q,s Cast JP nope lol .. No doubts, He will be a Cassadine… 🙂 At the moment, I cannot really think of a specific actor who can fill that bill, but all I can say is please make him a fair-haired boy!!! There are simply not enough blond men on the show…everytime we get a new male character, he always seems to be a dark-haired dude. It’s about time to let in a sun-kissed Adonis!!!! Earlier this week on Monday night, several of the stars of General Hospital, Days of our Lives, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and One Life to Live, took part in a virtual livestream “party” for Michael Fairman’s 60th birthday. The event was held virtually to help performers in need who have been deeply affected by the Covid-19 pandemic by letting viewers know where to make a donation to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Covid-19 Relief Fund. Photo: ABC, NBC, CBS Participating throughout the 90 minute livestream were: The Young and the Restless, Jason Thompson, Sharon Case, and Christian LeBlanc, General Hospital’s Maurice Benard, Laura Wright, Wes Ramsey, and Chloe Lanier, The Bold and the Beautiful’s Katherine Kelly Lang, Days of our Lives’ Rob Scott Wilson, Eric Martsolf, Galen Gering, Arianne Zucker, Shawn Christian, Santa Barbara favorite, A Martinez, One Life to Live’s Kristen Alderson and Eddie Alderson, and Studio City’s Sean Kanan. You can catch the replay of the birthday benefit event below or on The Michael Fairman Channel on You Tube. Throughout the evening, the actors shared stories of how they got their SAG card, played a game of Michael’s trivia, and revealed stories about themselves and other “party” guests in a wonderful display of community and camaraderie at all went down live! Since March of 2o2o, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation has given out more than $6.2 million in emergency aid to over 6,500 SAG-AFTRA performers and their families facing hardship and uncertainty during this pandemic. Thousands of SAG-AFTRA artists have found themselves in dire need of assistance to help pay their rent, buy groceries, cover health care premiums and other bills. You can still make a donation of any dollar amount to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Covid-19 relief fund here. https://members.sagfoundation.org/donate Now, check it out below, and let us know if you enjoyed the virtual birthday party livestream via the comment section. Beloved stars from All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital will reunite for ABC Daytime: Back on Broadway, a one-night-only streaming concert benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The free streamed event can be viewed on the Broadway Cares website beginning at 8 pm Eastern on Thursday, February 11. Additionally, the event can be seen on Broadway Cares’ YouTube Channel, ABC-owned television stations’ 32 connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku and each of the eight stations’ websites around the country, including abc7ny.com and Good Morning America’s Facebook page.. PhotoL ABC The star-studded lineup will include performances by All My Children’s Bobbie Eakes, Melissa Claire Egan, Vincent Irizarry, Eva La Rue, Susan Lucci, Cameron Mathison, Eden Riegel, Chrishell Stause and Walt Willey, One Life to Live’s Kristen Alderson, BethAnn Fuenmayor, Kathy Brier, Kassie DePaiva, David Gregory, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Catherine Hickland, Mark Lawson, Hillary B. Smith, Jason Tam and Brittany Underwood; and General Hospital’s Bradford Anderson, Brandon Barash and Anthony Geary.. For the February 11 streaming special, viewers can expect to hear a bevy of Broadway classics and jazzy standards. The streaming event will be directed by John Dietrich, who also directed each of the live stage performances. Dedicated fans also will have the opportunity for one-on-one virtual meet-and-greets with their favorite soap stars on Saturday, February 13. Further information on tickets and the lineup of special guests will be announced later this month. From 2005-2011, the stars of ABC Daytime took the stage at New York City’s Town Hall one night each year for ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares. The evening featured dynamic production numbers, heartfelt ballads and hilarious skits. Now, 10 years after that final performance, the iconic ABC Daytime actors revisit their performances as they help raise money for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. When the event began in 2005. it was for a one-night benefit concert to celebrate All My Children’s 35th Anniversary. With overwhelming support from fans, the event continued for six more years and included cast members from One Life to Live, General Hospital and co-hosts of The View. Over its seven-year run, ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares raised an incredible $1.85 million. “This event is truly one of a kind,” Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola said. “We are so thankful to the stars from ABC Daytime for joining us again as we relive moments from this delightful tradition, while helping to provide lifesaving medication, healthy meals and emergency support to those struggling during this ongoing pandemic.” “It was such an incredible privilege and joy to join my fellow co-stars to perform in the seven ABC Daytime Salutes concerts to benefit Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS,” said former All My Children star Susan Lucci. “There are no fans like ABC Daytime fans. Their love and support continue to astonish us. We can’t wait to share these special performances with them and help raise money for so many in need during this difficult time.” Lucci also shared her excitement on her Instagram account expressing: “We’re getting the fans and cast back together!!! Join us on Thursday, February 11 at 8pm for “ABC Daytime: Back on Broadway”—a fabulous online event revisiting seven years of singing, dancing and plot twists, featuring your favorite ABC Daytime stars. And it’s all to help Broadway Cares support our friends and neighbors who are struggling during this pandemic. Watch the stream at broadway-cares.org, to join the fun! I hope to see you there!” So excited to hear about the ABC Daytime Back to Broadway event? Let us know in the comment section, and check out the announcement from The View’s Whoopi Goldberg below. BREAKING! Queen of @theview @WhoopiGoldberg announces ABC Daytime: Back on #Broadway will stream on February 11. Theatre and Soap fans alike are sure to swoon over performances of Broadway hits and parodies by @Susan_Lucci and stars from AMC, OLTL, and GH. https://t.co/Nxa3X2oJcx — Broadway Cares (@BCEFA) January 14, 2021 A post shared by Susan Lucci (official) (@therealsusanlucci) This week, famed sports personality and icon, and recurring General Hospital star, Stephen A. Smith (Brick), has launched his new series on ESPN+ streaming service entitled Stephen A’s World Smith also serves as the series executive producer through his production company SAS Productions. On Thursday, January 14th, be on the lookout for two other icons to join Smith! That is when his two daytime favorites and friends; Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) and Eric Braeden (Victor, Y&R) will be his special guesst. As soap fans know, Smith spoke at Braeden’s 40th anniversary milestone with Y&R and frequently shares scenes with Benard on GH. Photo: JPI The weeknight series goes beyond the sports headlines to give the audience an authentic and unique understanding of the stories that matter with Smith’s style and entertainment perspective, including deep expertise and unparalleled relationships with some of the most influential figures in sports, entertainment, and more. The 30-minute episodes will be available every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday night and available anytime on demand. Smith said about Stephen A’s World: “This is definitely something new. Sure, it’ll be sports-related. I’ll never depart from that. But this is also a look inside MY world, beyond what you customarily see from me across all the other ESPN platforms. From talking to A-List guests, to bringing ‘Baby Stephen A’ into the mix, to asking the ‘Love Doctor’ to save a few relationships sports are actually compromising, you just never know what you’ll get from me day-to-day. It all depends on my mood. That’s Stephen A’s World in a nutshell. Putting the PLUS in ESPN+. And I can’t wait.” Make sure to check out the conversations between Stephen, Maurice, and Eric tomorrow night and check out Stephen’s new show. Let us know if you will be watching via the comment section below.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1055
__label__cc	0.699404	0.300596	Home / Central Data Catalog / COS / HRV_2018_WBCS_V01_M Croatia, 2018 HRV_2018_WBCS_v01_M Croatia HRV The Country Opinion Survey in Croatia assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Croatia perceive the WBG. It provides the WBG with systematic feedback from national and local governments, multilateral/bilateral agencies, media, academia, the private sector, and civil society in Croatia on 1) their views regarding the general environment in Croatia; 2) their overall attitudes toward the WBG in Croatia; 3) overall impressions of the WBG’s effectiveness and results, knowledge work and activities, and communication and information sharing in Croatia; and 4) their perceptions of the WBG’s future role in Croatia. - General Issues Facing Croatia - The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Croatia Zagreb region, Other urban region and Rural areas. From May to June 2018, 519 stakeholders of the WBG in Croatia were invited to provide their opinions on the WBG’s work in the country by participating in a Country Opinion Survey. Participants were drawn from the Office of the President, Prime Minister; office of a Minister; office of a Parliamentarian; ministries/ministerial departments/implementation agencies; Project Management Units (PMUs) overseeing implementation of WBG projects; consultants/ contractors working on WBG-supported projects/programs; local governments; bilateral and multilateral agencies; private sector organizations; private foundations; the financial sector/ private banks; NGOs and community based organizations; the media; independent government institutions; trade unions; faith-based groups; youth groups; academia/research institutes/think tanks; the judiciary branch; and other organizations. The results in this year’s Country Survey were compared to those in the Country Survey conducted in FY’15 (response rate was 20%, N=175). Data were weighted to reach the same stakeholder composition in both years, which allows for year comparisons. Stakeholder groups which were not present in both fiscal years were not included in the comparison. Respondents who belonged to the “other” stakeholder category were not included either. As a result, mean ratings, percentages of respondents, and the total number of respondents in both years are slightly different from those of the original data reported in the FY’15 COS report and the non-weighted data presented in appendices A, B, C, D and F. For the weighted stakeholder breakdown and year comparison results, please refer to Appendix E (page 72) of the report. Internet [int] Qualtrics. A. General Issues Facing Croatian F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Croatian English and Croatian. DDI_HRV_2018_WBCS_v02_M	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1056
__label__cc	0.607056	0.392944	Midwestern > News & Information > News & Events > Midwestern Visits Two Orphanages Midwestern Visits Two Orphanages Some members of the management team and staff of Midwestern Oil & Gas spent time visiting the children of Heritage Homes Orphanage, Anthony, and Arrows of God Orphanage, Ajah on Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd of January respectively. The Midwestern delegate to the Heritage Homes Orphanage on Wednesday was led by Yemi Koleosho, Head of Finance & Commercial. The team included Omatsola Ogbemi, Love Uchegbu, Adejoke Oyebanji-Umaigba, Omoefe Udom & Jumoke Lawal. The team was received by the Manager of the Home who told us about the history of the facility while showing us around. We met some of the children especially the ones who were either too young to go to school or did not have sponsors yet for their education. Situated in a calm environment in Anthony, the Home serves as the home to 23 motherless children. On Thursday, Oluwakemi Uddin, Head of Budget & Planning led a team comprising of Love Uchegbu, Tunmise Adekoya, Kelechi Ezem & Jumoke Lawal to the Arrows of God Orphanage, Ajah. We were shown around the Home by Mrs Deborah O. the Daughter of the Founder who doubles as the Director of the Orphanage. She told us of the history as well as the numerous achievements of the Orphanage which includes but is not limited to having some of their highly intelligent children in various international high schools like Day Waterman College, Abeokuta and St. Francis Catholic Secondary School, Idimu. The President and Founder, Rev. Lt. Col. D. C. Ogo, is an ordained minister, a former Principal of the Nigerian Army School of Nursing and midwifery, a former Chief Matron and a retired Army Colonel who blends her military discipline with the warmth of a seasoned nurse to provide enduring care and motherhood for the children in the Home. Established in 1998, the Home has its own academic ecosystem which includes playgrounds, nursery and primary education for all the children.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1057
__label__wiki	0.648829	0.648829	Dollar falls, sterling jumps as Brexit deal hopes lift risk appetite The dollar hovered near two-year lows on Monday as riskier currencies got a boost from progress on COVID-19 vaccines and the possibility of a U.S. coronavirus relief plan. The greenback last traded little changed to 90.7040, down 0.07%, as an intensive care unit nurse became the first person in the United States to receive the vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE on Monday. Its arrival provided some relief as the country passed the grim milestone of 300,000 lives lost on Monday. “It’s one of those days where we are settling down and understanding just how successful we may be in distributing these vaccines,” said Juan Perez, senior foreign exchange trader and strategist at Tempus, Inc. “That has created a very strong risk-on sentiment.” The vaccine comes as negotiators in the U.S. Congress were nearing agreement on Monday on a massive government spending deal that would avoid a government shutdown and could serve as the vehicle to pass a fresh round of aid to a coronavirus-hit nation. Lawmakers, facing a midnight Friday deadline, were scurrying to put the finishing touches on a $1.4 trillion spending bill for the fiscal year that began on Oct. 1. A $908 billion bipartisan COVID-19 relief plan will be split into two packages, a person briefed on the matter said. “I think you’re going to have some optimism that maybe we’re going to be able to get some relief push through,” said Ed Moya, senior market analyst at foreign exchange broker OANDA. “And that is going to be very negative for the dollar.” The dollar index earlier fell as low as 90.419, the lowest since April 2018. Investors will also be playing “catch up” with their positions related to Brexit as Britain and the European Union committed extended their Sunday deadline in an effort to strike a trade deal, Moya said. The pound gained after the UK and European Union agreed on Sunday to continue Brexit talks. The pound was last up 0.79% versus the dollar, at 1.3324 – a jump from its low point of $1.3133 on Friday. Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Monday as investors gained confidence in risk-raking. The risky Australian and New Zealand dollars were also up, with the New Zealand dollar reaching its strongest since April 2018 at 0.7086, up 0.08% versus the dollar. The Aussie – a liquid proxy for risk – was last up 0.07% versus the dollar at 0.7539. The euro rose around 0.31% versus the dollar, at $1.2146. New coronavirus restrictions on activity in Europe – including a strict lockdown in Germany – had limited market impact. Bitcoin was last up 0.03%, at $19,132.83. For the week ahead, market participants will focus on a series of central bank meetings, including the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday and the Bank of England on Thursday. Stocks mixed but Brexit hopes boost Euro, Pound Airbus urges compromises on Brexit, transatlantic tariffs BlackRock raises tactical outlook on equities to “overweight” UAW agrees to independent oversight to resolve U.S. corruption inquiry Exxon Mobil, under pressure on climate, aims to cut emissions intensity by 2025	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1058
__label__cc	0.530453	0.469547	— News — Open lecture from Larionov O.S.at KNRTU-KAI Open lecture from Larionov O.S.at KNRTU-KAI On November 28, President of the Air Craft Bureau «LAROS» Oleg Larionov delivered an open lecture at KNITU-KAI. Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev in this year became one of the venues for the intersectoral Olympiad «Technology Entrepreneurship.» The Olympiad under the auspices of AIRR (Association of Innovative Regions of Russia) is a chance for students in grades 8-11 to try themselves in breakthrough innovative projects and provide a foundation for future technology startups. «Aviation technologies» is one of the key profiles of the Olympiad, of course, very relevant and important. “We have high hopes for those who are now graduating from schools and are determined with a life path,” says Oleg Larionov. “Therefore, it is so important not only to tell today's children about modern aircraft technologies, but to reveal to them the opportunities for self-realization that private aircraft and rocketry provide.” The topic of the lecture, “How a Private Company Creates Airplanes of the Future,” caused a great response from the audience and gathered not only schoolchildren, but also all concerned students of the Technical University. Listeners learned about how the development of a new aircraft begins, how a 3D model is created, and how further tests and improvements are carried out. But the space project of the Laros Air Craft Bureau, which is already recognized by experts as one of the most promising in private Russian space exploration, was of particular interest. “Missile industry in our country is still perceived by many as something inaccessible and divorced from real life,” continues President of AB «LAROS». — Our task is to break this stereotype and thereby open new paths for scientific and technological development and space exploration.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1060
__label__cc	0.597134	0.402866	Category Archives: Science Fiction Television Doctor Who: “Eddie Izzard cast as the 12th Doctor…” Finally, someone older and sheer comic genius is chosen for the iconic lead role of England’s long-running scifi hit series, Doctor Who. Unfortunately, Steven Moffat and the gang at the Beeb had a hard time keeping it under wraps (or, as Alex Kingston would say, Spoilers!). It was leaked yesterday, and the regeneration script is dynamite! For a while such names as Paterson Joseph, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Simon Amstell, Benedict Cumberbatch, Russell Brand, Chiwetel Eliojor, and Jenna Louise Coleman were among the hopefuls tossed out there. Matt Smith, who has played the role of the 11th Doctor for 4 years, will step down this Christmas and hand the TARDIS keys to 51 year old Eddie Izzard (best known for his comedic roles). Apparently, Izzard has wanted to play the Time Lord ever since the show was relaunched back in 2005; Tom Baker even hinted that Izzard would be perfect for the role. Moffat, however, is uncertain about his own future with the show — there are rumors flying around that the BBC is looking for fresh blood in the production department, and Mark Gatiss or Toby Whithouse would be good successors — and he may only stay on for one season of shooting for the Izzard incarnation before moving on. Doctor Who resumes production next year, and the 12th Doctor returns to television screens in Fall 2014. Categories: A Child Weeps In Moscow, Alternate History, BBC, BBC America, BBC Homepage, BBC Television, Cybermen, Dagstine 2013, Dagstine 2014, Daleks, Doctor Who, Doctor Who 2014, Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special, Doctor Who Christmas Special 2013, Doctor Who the 12th Doctor, Eddie Izzard, Eddie Izzard Doctor Who, Lawrence Dagstine, Mark Gatiss, Matt Smith, Matt Smith 11th Doctor, Matt Smith Doctor Who, Matt Smith leaving Doctor Who, Matt Smith Regeneration, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Blogs, Science Fiction Shows, Science Fiction Television, Steven Moffat, TARDIS, The 12th Doctor, The Paraplegic, The Twelfth Doctor, Time Lords, Time Travel, Toby Whithouse Tags: A Child Weeps In Moscow, Alternate History, BBC, BBC America, BBC Doctor Who, BBC Television, Christopher Eccleston, Colin Baker, Cybermen, Dagstine 2013, Dagstine 2014, Daleks, David Tennant, Doctor Who, Doctor Who - Lawrence Dagstine, Doctor Who 2014, Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special, Doctor Who Christmas Special, Doctor Who Christmas Special 2013, Doctor Who on Saturdays, Doctor Who Series 8, Doctor Who Twelfth Doctor, Eddie Izzard 12th Doctor, Eddie Izzard cast as the Doctor, Eddie Izzard Doctor Who, Helen Mirren, Jon Pertwee, Lawrence Dagstine, Lawrence Dagstine - Doctor Who, Mark Gatiss, Matt Smith, Matt Smith 11th Doctor, Matt Smith is the Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith Leaving Doctor Who, Matt Smith Regenerates, Matt Smith: Doctor Who, Paul McGann, Peter Davison, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Shows, Science Fiction Television, Sean Pertwee, Steven Moffat, Sylvester McCoy, The 12th Doctor, The Paraplegic, The Twelfth Doctor, Time Lords, Time Travel, Time Traveling, Toby Whithouse, Tom Baker Lawrence Dagstine: “Masters of the Universe 2010…” The birthday of all birthdays approaches. Three. And this year’s theme is actually the very expensive, 30th Anniversary re-release of some funky figures I grew up to in the very early 1980s. He-man and the Masters of the Universe: Adult Collector Series. These are for my son, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say I had a little fun with them myself (he he). The artwork and detail is out of this world, done by the Four Horsemen, and if you have an action figure or toy news blog, please feel free to use these pics. I was most surprised by how expensive they were. First off, they sell out in less than 24 hours all the time on Mattel’s main homepage… So your only shots are places like eBay or Amazon if you want to own these high-end figures. Next, when I say high-end, I mean it. The 2010 Masters of the Universe line-up runs between $25.00 and $80.00 per figure on average; with $35.00 to $60.00 being that in-between number with S&H. Are they worth it? Yes and no (I also managed to pick up a 2002 Castle Grayskull MINT in the box. Some of the more memorable characters are even more awesome-looking than when they first came out in 1982. Characters like He-Man, Man-at-Arms, Trap-Jaw, and Moss Man included. And they include better weapons and equipment, too. Word, yo. It all good... Later we go to Mr. B's for a Nickel and Shiznit! It should be noted that I didn’t pick up Skeletor but, rather, Scareglow instead. No hard feelings, Skeletor. I’ll give a little description of the figures further down. Sorry, Skeletor... but Scareglow looked wayyy cooler than your candy ass. So with the castle and the average forty-fifty dollar action figure I ended up spending close to $700.00 in He-man related toys. Why spend so much, you ask? Well, while I agree they are for my son and I’m reliving my childhood through him, and hope one day that he might want to repeat the process… It wasn’t just a birthday celebration or bunch of gifts I just “had to own!” Yes, I do collect my own Doctor Who and Star Wars action figures. Yes, I have Matchbox/Hot Wheels cars. Yes, I have baseball cards made of chrome. Oh, and don’t even get me started on Transformers, Thundercats, Smurfs, G.I.Joe, and some now-old school 8-bit NES games. These toys were a celebration to welcome my son into my home as I now have custody (visitation rights) of him 7 to 8 days a month. In the event a weekend lands with a Monday as a holiday, there’s your eighth day. So I have my kid for lots of cartoon fun (and the park outdoors) one week a month. Which means more to me than my writing, so yes, along with a new bed directly across from mine, makes $700.00 seem all the more worth it. 2002 Castle Grayskull - MIB; with Action Chip/Sound Effects 2002 Castle Grayskull - Back of box/castle interior view Other gifts included a Superman “Through the Ages” gift set, a 13″ tall Cyberman, a pair of Iron Man sneakers, and a 2010 AT-AT Imperial Walker. But let’s concentrate on the Masters of the Universe line-up for now. Scareglow - Skeletor's Henchman from another dimension Beast Man - Skeletor's Original Henchman with realistic paint job Tri-Klops - Skeletor's Henchman who can see through one eye Trap-Jaw - Skeletor's iron-mouthed, claw-armed henchman - RARE! $50 and up! The He-man adult series also comes in nice collectible boxes It appears I’ve picked up an unequal amount of good guys versus bad guys. Maybe that’s because the bad guys always looked cooler. I’ve also picked up the whole 130-episode television series, which lasted four years in the early 80s — they tried to bring it back in 2002, but failed — and they were the basis of my childhood and fantasies growing up. It’s now time to introduce it to another generation, just as some parents from Generation X are introducing Star Wars and Transformers to their young ones. Who knows, maybe the 80s culture will always be with us. Why? Because the 80s into the early 90s were probably one of the coolest periods for things in general. And not just toys. Though cheesy to some today, you had your clothes, music, movies (ala Empire Strikes Back, Predator, Terminator, and Aliens), comics, graphic novels, and even science fiction, fantasy and horror novels when it was at its height. There is a man by the name of Stephen King we can thank for that. Anyway, on to some more action figure pics. He-man in Battle Armor - paint job just like the day he premiered Faker - The evil He-man which Tri-Klops & Skeletor put back together. Wun-Dar - Savage ancestor of He-man; great grandfather - VERY RARE Moss Man - authentic green fur and he smells like a Christmas Tree Man-E-Faces - Good guy robot from the 2002 collection with three faces Now before I go, get a load of this… Not only did they make the new figures look just like the older figures, only with superior paint jobs — once again, the Four Horsemen are responsible for these figures — but one of them included a ring. The ring you see below I used to own and wear almost thirty years ago. The Castle Grayskull Ring. Every detail has been repeated. I don’t know what’s funnier, the way it looks since I lost it in the early eighties and the fact that I still remember it, or when I was running around second grade with it on, raising my hand to the sky, shouting, “I HAVE THE POWER!” Actually, what’s probably hilarious is the ring still fits my ring finger, and I wore it outdoors by mistake one day, not realizing I had it on. Nevertheless, when I was young I loved that He-man ring, and I’m glad to have an exact duplicate of it back. It sits on my writing desk, and believe it or not, it even gives me a little inspiration when it comes to penning horror stories. I fiddle around, put it on, or sometimes just stare at it. Oh yeah, I also picked up the NEW Webstor figure. The Castle Grayskull Ring - Memories that still fit almost 30 years later. Castle Grayskull put together w. The whole gang saying goodbye. Once again, there’s nothing wrong with reliving your childhood or passing it on to the next generation. And it’s things like this which helped inspire me to become the one thing I do most these days. Being a genre writer. With that said, everybody say goodbye. Until next time. BYE BYE. Bye everyone. See ya. Categories: Action Figures, Blog Updates, Blogs, Cool Stuff, Dagstine, Dagstine 2010, Fantasy, General News, Horror Merchandise, Lawrence Dagstine, Limited Editions, Masters of the Universe, Merch, Monsters, New Releases, Science Fiction Blogs, Science Fiction Collections, Science Fiction Media, Science Fiction Merch, Science Fiction Merchandise, Science Fiction Television, Toys & Collectibles Tags: 1980's Cartoons, Action Figures, Beast Man, Birthday Gifts, Cartoons, Castle Grayskull, Christmas Gifts, Collectibles, Cool Stuff, Dagstine, Dagstine 2010, eBay: Toys & Collectibles, Eternia, Evil Lyn, Faker, General News, Lawrence Dagstine, Lawrence Dagstine: Action Figures, Lawrence Dagstine: Masters of the Universe, Lawrence Dagstine: Toys & Collectibles, Limited Edition Action Figures, Limited Editions, Man-at-Arms, Man-E-Faces, Masters of the Universe, Masters of the Universe 2010, Masters of the Universe Classics, Masters of the Universe: Action Figures, Masters of the Universe: Castle Grayskull, Masters of the Universe: Exclusives, Masters of the Universe: Lawrence Dagstine, Masters of the Universe: Wun-Dar, Mattel, Mattel Toys, MattyCollector.com, Mer-Man, Moss Man, Orko, Prince Adam, Rare Action Figures, Scareglow, Science Fiction Blogs, Science Fiction Merch, Teela, Toy News, Toys, Toys & Collectibles, Trap Jaw, Tri-Klops, Webstor, Wun-Dar Doctor Who: “The Regeneration of Matt Smith…” …Or, rather, David Tennant. But I will get to that in a moment. Artwork by Neil Cameron Plot devices and continuity. Like most hit television shows, in any given genre, be it comedy or drama… from Grey’s Anatomy to Ugly Betty to Lost to Star Trek to Stargate to, yes, Doctor Who. New writers must come in and draw a fine line where the old left off, and hopefully fill those new shoes properly. If you were hired to write a hit TV show tomorrow and you were not a fan or somewhat of an expert or historian in that series, somewhat part of the progression of it, I would tell you to get the F out. Good example, Desperate Housewives. I mean, come on, five years later? OK, prequels I can handle. Pip and Jane Baker; you wrote about Colin Baker but you never ever bothered to watch the series and analyze your lead character’s progressions? I have faith Stephen Moffat will make this new improved Doctor Who work to his advantage, and, most importantly, the audience’s advantage. And don’t be surprised if Russell T. Davies “guest writes” a story every now and then. Like most science fiction shows, the best writers and collaborators must look at the material of seasons past and see how they can improve on that, go one step further. They must include an element within a series that will not only keep the viewer attached but something that approximates the previous seasons and the very heart of what the show represents, especially in terms of approach and sophistication. Good example, historical stories. Anything else nowadays is a waste of time and a quick cancellation. The Two New Stars of Series Five Amy Pond, The 11th Doctor, the New TARDIS But, once again, I have faith in the soon-arriving Fifth Series Doctor when it comes to his bow-tie donning persona, what I personally consider to be a 21st century Peter Davison by way of Jon Pertwee and perhaps a bit of suave “academic emo”. Then again, over the next three years—in which Matt Smith was contracted—I could end up wrong. However, I love the new outfit. And I fell in love with Matt Smith when I saw that new TARDIS, the tweed dandy, and the old crotchety boots and rags he was wearing. Yes, sometimes fashion makes a bold statement. The best part: it works for just about all age groups. When I was growing up, the late Tom Baker and Peter Davison years were my era. My son loves Christopher Eccleston. Who knows, maybe it’s the ears. But he is young. The way I grew up to Davison, is the way my boy will start off “fresh” with Matt Smith. The Eleventh Doctor. Below you will find set photographs littered across the web of Matt Smith in a rather torn-up outfit belonging to a dead David Tennant. Yes, the Tenth Doctor’s garb. Ice cream, anyone? And there’s a surprised Karen Gillan, in standard police uniform, by his side. So one question now remains: what happened in the aftermath of whatever it is that killed Tennant’s character off? Well, actually, two: How did David Tennant die? REGEN-NEWS TIP: The Gallifreyan Embassy (Doctor Who Podshock): ttp://networkedblogs.com/p13718949 Official BBC Doctor Who Homepage: http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/ Doctor Who Series Five Monster Poll: https://lawrencedagstine.com/2009/03/16/doctor-who-series-five-monsters/ On-Location Film Shoots: www.bigpicturesphoto.com Surprise, surprise! "Can I get you a Firerocket, Amy?" The 2010 series assures us the return of Alex Kingston (Professor Riversong, who I suspect might be Amy Pond). The new series assures us the return of the Daleks. The 2010 series rumors that Billie Piper and Christopher Eccleston will be back. How the latter, I do not know. Maybe Merlin, maybe CGI dragons. There are rumors of The Sea Devils, Sherlock Holmes, The Yeti, The London Underground (remember The Web of Fear), and possibly Noel Clarke and John Barrowman, too. But until 2010, that’s all they are: rumors. Nevertheless, I’d like to take this time to thank David Tennant, Russell T. Davies, and Julie Gardner for fulfilling a dream I had wished come true way back in the 90’s when I was scouring Forbidden Planet, Barnes & Nobles, and Borders for paperbacks like the “The New Adventures” and places like FYE and Sam Goody for VHS Tapes of past stories. Goodbye David Tennant Thank you David Tennant, for being a BRILLIANT Tenth Doctor. This post is dedicated to you. Lawrence R. Dagstine Just Another SF Geek. P.S.: How about that new DW Logo? What do you think? P.S. 2: I’ll return with more Whovian news and thoughts in 2010. Categories: Blog Updates, Blogs, Celebrations, Celebrity News, Childhood Memories, Christmas, Dagstine, Dagstine 2009, Dagstine 2010, Doctor Who, Doctor Who Blogs, General News, Hard Science, Hard Science Fiction, Lawrence Dagstine, Satirical Scifi, Science Fact, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Blogs, Science Fiction Essays, Science Fiction Media, Science Fiction Television, TARDIS, Time Travel Tags: Christopher Eccleston, Colin Baker, Dagstine, Dagstine 2009, Dagstine 2010, Dagstine: Doctor Who, David Tennant, David Tennant Regenerates, David Tennant Says Goodbye to Doctor Who, Doctor Who, Doctor Who - Matt Smith, Doctor Who 2010, Doctor Who Blogs, Doctor Who Christmas Special, Doctor Who Fandom, Doctor Who Logos, Doctor Who New Logo, Doctor Who Podshock, Doctor Who Regenerations, Doctor Who Series Five, General News, John Barrowman, John Simm The Master, Jon Pertwee, Julie Gardner, Lawrence Dagstine, Matt Smith, Matt Smith Alex Kingston, Matt Smith Billie Piper, Matt Smith Doctor Who News, Matt Smith News, Matt Smith Stephen Moffat, Matt Smith: Doctor Who, Matt Smith: Lawrence Dagstine, Matt Smith: The Eleventh Doctor, Patrick Troughton, Paul McGann, Peter Davison, Russell T. Davies, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Buzz, Science Fiction Media, Science Fiction Television, Stephen Moffat, Sylvestor McCoy, TARDIS, Television Shows, The Eleventh Doctor, The Eleventh Doctor Announced, The Gallifreyan Embassy, The Master, The Ninth Doctor, The Tenth Doctor, The Waters of Mars, Time Travel, Tom Baker, William Hartnell Lawrence Dagstine: “Digital Stories Coming Soon…” It is with great pleasure that I announce a couple of things. One, now that the writing population is slowly starting to embrace the digital age, this site will not only act as a homepage and plug-page for magazines and upcoming science fiction, fantasy and horror venues, but also be a store. You will be able to buy and then download short stories, novelettes, and novellas — most brand new, no reprints — from yours truly. I am open to further freelancing, networking, and marketing with other authors if they too would like to be a part of this store (like trading purchase info links). I advertise you, you advertise me. I sell your work, you sell mine. With that said, stay tuned to this site between now and mostly 2010. The future may be digital, but it still looks good from where I’m at. Alas, print is dying... This site will also act as the occasional home of the “short story review”, the science fiction media news source and, later down the road, a new and unique kind of cross-marketing, branding-upon-branding, product placement and more. To be honest, I’m surprised most bigger houses haven’t jumped on a similar bandwagon yet. Who knows, maybe it’s because the economy is still shoddy. It’s what will also hopefully help fund the new venture come 2011. I’d have to say that 2010 will also see an end to a majority of all print-related periodicals in “genre” featuring my stories in it. I’ve been informed that 2011 would be a sort of conversion stage. Or a few months after Kindle 3 comes out and prices on readers drop. Whichever comes first. Oh well. However… The best part of all this is you will be able to go to places like Mobipocket, Fictionwise, and Amazon. You will be able to own my works on such reading devices as the Sony eReader, Kindle, Jetbook, iTouch, and so much more. Matter of fact, my first e-title will be debuting shortly. So stay tuned to the tab at the top of this page, entitled: “eBooks & Kindle”. Edited to Add: Fresh Blood Contest also coming soon… Categories: Amazon, Amazon Kindle, Author Promotion, Authors, Blog Updates, Blogs, Books, Dagstine, Dagstine 2009, Dagstine 2010, Digital Books, Digital Stories, e-publications, eBooks, Electronic Books, eReaders, Fantasy, Fiction, Fictionwise, Freelancing, General News, Horror, Horror Promotion, How to Make Money As A Writer, Kindle, Kindle 2, Lawrence Dagstine, Magazines, Marketing, Mobipocket, Novelettes, Novellas, Publishing, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Blogs, Science Fiction Media, Science Fiction Television, Short Stories, The Art of Freelancing, The Business Side of Writing, Writing for the Market, Written Media Tags: Amazon, Amazon Kindle, Blogs, Dagstine, Dagstine 2009, Dagstine 2010, Digital Books, Digital Stories, e-Stories, eBooks, Electronic Books, eReaders, Fictionwise, Freelancing, Fresh Blood, Fresh Blood by Lawrence Dagstine, Fresh Blood Contest, General News, iTouch, Jetbook, Kindle, Kindle 2, Lawrence Dagstine, Marketing, Mobipocket, News Sources, Novelettes, Novellas, Project Evolution, Short Stories, Sony eReader, Stanza, The Digital Age, The Future of Genre, The Future of Publishing, The Future of Writing, Writing, Writing Updates Doctor Who: Paterson Joseph Replaces Matt Smith…? No press releases, no nothing… Everything is all very “hush-hush” since the news regarding the Doctor’s new companion for 2010 (Karen Gillan), who could pass for a younger Professor Riversong might I add. However, there is nothing to quell these rumors at the moment… Only that Paterson Joseph may have replaced Matt Smith (or maybe the English actor was always in the driver’s seat to begin with). Then there’s this photograph below. What is Doctor Who writer Stephen Moffat planning? Supposedly Tennant already filmed the regeneration sequence. I’ve seen the pics where he’s in a lot of pain, staggering, and a pre-2004 Billie Piper — yes, she returns for the two-part Christmas finale — along with her mother Jackie, bump into the soon-to-regenerate David Tennant. Tennant encounters Ood Sigma at one point (again!), but it is unknown whether he makes it back to his TARDIS alone or not (according to Russell T. Davies, alone, because back in 2004 Rose Tyler would not have known the Doctor. It’s said, however, that the ending is both a “surprise” and a real “tearjerker”. But how do you explain these sudden rumors of Matt Smith being replaced, and the Paterson Joseph pic? No recent photographs of Smith in his new Time Lord outfit at the very least? Nothing else leaked? Or is the pic above really bogus? 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Davies, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Media, Science Fiction Television, Stephen Moffat, TARDIS, Television, Television Show, The Eleventh Doctor Announced, The Tenth Doctor, Time Lords, Time Travel, Torchwood Doctor Who: Series Five Monsters… New Monsters! It’s about time… Hmm, am I making any sense? I don’t know, I might not make any sense ever again. Fanboy-ism aside, and as a science fiction writer to boot, I’m here today to declare my love yet again for one of the longest running shows in TV history. That’s right — Doctor Who! Torchwood would probably come in second or third for me. And, as we all know, David Tennant regenerates after this year and becomes The Eleventh Doctor. This role will go to the then 27-year old Matt Smith. Now I will admit, at first I wasn’t too keen on the idea of Smith taking over the role; I had fingers crossed for Paterson Joseph, Adrian Lester, or even Colin Salmon. But I guess it’s only right that we give the boy a chance. After all, Stephen Moffat is a remarkable writer and it’s as if he were born to lead such a fantastic show. Also, Matt Smith promises to bring a lot to the role as the Doctor — retracing the 70’s show model, Matt and Stephen? — and you know these newbies, one night they’re nobody, the next they’re a guaranteed success and eating the pie from the Actor’s Guild. Matt Smith you have my attention. I will give you a chance, I promise. But what adversaries will you face? What monsters will you go up against? What surprises does Moffat have in store for us in 2010? I know the one monster I don’t want to see anymore is The Daleks — NO MORE! They’ve been done to death. Russell T. Davies abused them enough, I think. I love the Cybermen, don’t get me wrong… but please exit right. And it’s safe to bet that the Sontarans were just a “one-time” gig. I want monsters that harken back to the Baker years. Or they should be, at the very least, considered. I have read rumors (and they are only that), that the “Weeping Angels” will be making their return. I’ve seen The Sea Devils being tossed about the Net. The Troclafane were mentioned on one “source” forum, but I hope they weren’t serious. And like the Sea Devils, my money is on the Ice Warriors all the way! I wouldn’t be surprised if they are a major villain in Series Five. There are so many monsters that haven’t returned, that should. I mean, what about the Nimon? These were Minotaur-like monsters who could shoot you down with their horns. In the insect department, you have the Wirrn, who are most memorable from Baker’s second story, The Ark in Space. A Horror of Fang Rock-like story involving the Rutans would be kind of interesting. Or how about using CGI to remake The Gravis and a new sort of Tractator? Perhaps The Zarbi? No, even better, how about the Rani? As I get ready for PLANET OF THE DEAD, I wonder what surprises are in store for Matt Smith. And us… What monsters do YOU want to see return to Doctor Who? Would you like to cast a vote? Come, take a Doctor Who poll with me… For another Matt Smith/Doctor Who related poll, go here: Like monsters? Then read my latest collection, FRESH BLOOD. There’s plenty to be had there, in PG-13 color: https://lawrencedagstine.com/books-anthos/ Categories: Alternate History, Blog Updates, Blogs, Books, Celebrity News, Dagstine, Dagstine 2009, Dagstine 2010, Doctor Who, Doctor Who Polls, Fresh Blood, Fresh Blood: Lawrence Dagstine, Fresh Blood: Tales from the Speculative Graveyard, Hard Science, Lawrence Dagstine, Polls, Rants, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Blogs, Science Fiction Media, Science Fiction Television, Time Travel Tags: Alternate History, Announcements, BBC Television, Celebrity News, Christopher Eccleston, Christopher Eccleston: Lawrence Dagstine, Dagstine, Dagstine 2009, David Tennant, David Tennant Regenerates, David Tennant: Lawrence Dagstine, Doctor Who, Doctor Who 2010, Doctor Who Easter Special, Doctor Who Polls, Doctor Who Series Five, Dr. Who, Fresh Blood, Fresh Blood: Lawrence Dagstine, Fresh Blood: Sam's Dot Publishing, Fresh Blood: Tales from the Speculative Graveyard, General News, Hard Science, Lawrence Dagstine, Matt Smith, Matt Smith: Doctor Who, Matt Smith: Lawrence Dagstine, Matt Smith: The Eleventh Doctor, Media Tie-Ins, Monsters, Peter Davison, Planet of the Dead, Polls, Regeneration, Russell T. Davies, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Blogs, Science Fiction Media, Science Fiction Television, Season Five, Series Five Monsters, Stephen Moffat, TARDIS, Television, Television Announcements, Television Monsters, Television News, Television Shows, The Cybermen, The Daleks, The Eleventh Doctor, The Master, The Rani, The Sea Devils, Time Lords, Time Travel, Tom Baker, Weeping Angels Doctor Who: Matt Smith is NOT the Eleventh Doctor… No, it has to be a PR stunt as Russell T. Davies leaves the show and Stephen Moffat takes over. It’s a terrible lie, I tell you! No, the next doctor is not some goth kid who just “happens” to look like Peter Davison and Beethoven. Are they blowing the series like John Nathan Turner did back in the 80’s with Colin Baker and Sylvestor McCoy, just blowing it right the hell off television for good? Did they just choose him because his hair was “cool”? Who knows. All I know is that I would have preferred a much older actor — not a “companion” as the Doctor; they might as well have gone with Radcliffe now — maybe a black actor. Colin Salmon, Paterson Joseph, or even Adrian Lester! As a science fiction writer myself, I would have even bargained for Morrissey, Nesbitt, or Sean Pertwee. But who is Matt Smith? Well, if you look at the picture below, that’s him. Matt Smith... The Eleventh Doctor He was just introduced the other day on Doctor Who Confidential, and it appears that this man is the Doctor my son will most likely grow up to. And while I am a fan of “young” doctors (Peter Davison is by far my all-time favorite), and while I have faith in Moffat’s writings, I just don’t particularly like the wild card choice he made with some no-name talent; Smith also has a few unmemorable shows behind him. Matter of fact, Moffat and Paul Cornell’s writing in particular are some of the BEST! But Matt Smith doesn’t remind me of a Time Lord. Sorry. OK, so maybe I am jumping the gun. I’ve been to Outpost Gallifrey, Den of Geek, and every other website and forum in-between hoping the news was really just a big old PR stunt — praying that Paterson Joseph walks through the TARDIS door and says in 2010… SURPRISE!!! But at the age of 40, Tom Baker was relatively a no-name actor with only a few creds to his name… look at what he accomplished. Peter Davison was, at one time, the youngest Doctor to take on the role. He was fantastic, too, but he had a hit series like All Creatures Great and Small behind him. Acting experience! Maybe the scripts will make the difference here, not so much the “hairstyle”. Because this, to me, seems like why they chose him. That and his odd finger mannerisms. I guess we have to watch and see, eh? I mean, David Tennant made the part all his own in one season. He grew on us. But how long will Matt Smith last as The Eleventh Doctor? Will he even be any good? What are some of your thoughts on Matt Smith (aka Doctor Number 11)? Matt Smith promo shot A while back I held a few Doctor Who fan polls, where you could vote for your favorite Time Lord and so on. This time I have TWO POLLS… Both dedicated to Matt Smith… Come, take TWO different DOCTOR WHO polls with me… Links to PREVIOUS Doctor Who polls: https://lawrencedagstine.com/2008/11/12/doctor-who-and-the-eleventh-doctor-is/ https://lawrencedagstine.com/2008/10/30/doctor-who-david-tennant-says-goodbye/ Categories: Dagstine, Dagstine 2009, Doctor Who, Doctor Who Polls, General News, Gothic Science Fiction, Hard Science, Lawrence Dagstine, Polls, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Blogs, Science Fiction Media, Science Fiction Television, Time Travel Tags: BBC Television, Christopher Eccleston, Dagstine, Dagstine 2009, Dagstine 2010, David Tennant, David Tennant Says Goodbye to Doctor Who, Doctor Who, Doctor Who 2010, Doctor Who Polls, Doctor Who Series Five, General News, Lawrence Dagstine, Matt Smith, Matt Smith is the Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith PR Stunt, Matt Smith: Doctor Who, Matt Smith: The Eleventh Doctor, Media Tie-Ins, Paterson Joseph: Doctor Who, Peter Davison, Russell T. Davies, Science Fiction Media, Science Fiction Television, Stephen Moffat, TARDIS, Television Entertainment, Television News, The Eleventh Doctor, The Eleventh Doctor Announced, Time Lords, Time Travel, Tom Baker, Who the hell is Matt Smith? Doctor Who: And The Eleventh Doctor Is… …Well, not quite yet. But the fans are really going at it (and so are the Internet forums) over WHO will be the eleventh actor — or actress — to play the role of scifi’s beloved time traveler. Stephen Moffat takes over the show come 2010 for Series Five. But the question still remains: who can fill Tennant’s shoes and do one up? Who can be a better Doctor now, since the show was revived in 2005, and keep the series going as strong and dynamic as ever before? Two weeks ago I received word that Tennant was going to retire from the show. His final stories would lead up to Christmas 2009’s special, The Next Doctor. And boy, will there be a regeneration. But Daniel Radcliffe, Russell Tovay, Paterson Joseph, and many other very young names are among the possible contenders to succeed him! You know, I like my Doctors a bit older than my companions. Stephen Moffat has worked alongside fine actors such as James Nesbitt (but he denies any rumors of the part). I first blogged about it here (I also ran a favorite Doctor poll): DOCTOR WHO: DAVID TENNANT SAYS GOODBYE… Doctor Who Official Homepage: So who do you think should be the next Doctor? Better yet, who deserves to be the next Doctor Who? I’ve composed a new poll of 11 names. Eleven names for eleven possible, and rumored, Doctors. Also, I’ve added two additional choices: “None of the Above” and “Cast an Unknown”, to even things out a bit, because I realize that being a Doctor calls for a pretty big list. Please vote below! Categories: Celebrity News, Childhood Memories, Dagstine, Dagstine 2009, Doctor Who, General News, Lawrence Dagstine, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Television, Time Travel Tags: BBC Television, Celebrity News, Childhood Memories, Dagstine, Dagstine 2009, Daniel Radcliffe, David Tennant, David Tennant Leaves Doctor Who, David Tennant Regenerates, David Tennant Says Goodbye, Doctor Who, Entertainment, General News, Lawrence Dagstine, Regeneration, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Television, TARDIS, Television, The Eleventh Doctor, The Tenth Doctor Wow, I am DEEPLY saddened. Today I heard the news that David Tennant, the actor who plays the role of science fiction’s beloved time traveler, The Doctor, is leaving the series at the end of 2009. You know, with Russell T. Davies and Julie Gardner exiting, I wasn’t at all surprised. Four years is a fantastic run in my opinion. There were some great episodes. David Tennant easily became one of my three favorite doctors since I first started watching in the early 80’s: The Tom Baker-Peter Davison era. David Tennant as Doctor Who David Tennant Ten-Minute Interview on BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7698539.stm Like classic scifi authors, NES video games, toys, and comic books, Doctor Who was just one of those childhood things which inspired me to write science fiction. I even tried my hand at a Who novel back in the 90’s around the time the license for Virgin Books expired. BAFTA and HUGO Award-winning writer, Stephen Moffat, will take over in 2010. With Moffat at the helm, I think the series will be in good hands. Darker, knowing Moffat’s work. Wait until Tennant regenerates into the 11th Doctor… Hey, don’t get me wrong, I love Harry Potter, but I hope Daniel Radcliffe hasn’t been tipped off; the boy’s only 20. He’d be too young a Time Lord. Right now a 2008 Christmas special and I believe four more specials throughout all of next year are planned. Come, take a DOCTOR WHO poll with me: Categories: Childhood Memories, Dagstine, Dagstine 2009, Doctor Who, General News, Lawrence Dagstine, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Television, Time Travel Tags: BBC Television, Celebrity News, Childhood Memories, Dagstine, Dagstine 2009, David Tennant, David Tennant Leaves Doctor Who, Doctor Who, Entertainment, General News, Lawrence Dagstine, Regeneration, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Television, TARDIS, Television, The Eleventh Doctor, The Tenth Doctor @GrapplingGaming Yeah, I just did one where I was tripping on mushrooms with Petra, and following a talking mystica… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 day ago	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1065
__label__wiki	0.840669	0.840669	Another National Guardian NHS whistleblowing failure: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust September 30, 2020 September 30, 2020 by minhalexander By Dr Minh Alexander NHS whistleblower and former consultant psychiatry, 30 September 2020 Summary: This is a brief post chiefly for the benefit of any trust staff currently suffering at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust following an ineffective case review by the National Guardian two years ago. Since the National Guardian’s review, 19 Employment Tribunal claims have been made against the trust, including claims for whistleblowing detriment. One of the employees concerned has been gagged, but the trust denies gagging whistleblowers. I have asked the trust CEO to personally verify this and I have asked NHSI to independently audit the trust’s use of non disclosure agreements. In this period, a vast number of requests have also been made to the trust for personal data, by 4556 patients and 58 staff, suggestive of unresolved issues of poor culture. Moreover, nine complaints have been made to the Information Commissioner about the trust’s handling of requests for personal data, seven of which resulted in follow up action by the Commissioner. The National Guardian neither has the powers nor appetite to do what her Office was primarily established for: To provide independent review of NHS whistleblowers cases which had been handled badly by their employers and ensure corrective action. The original vision set out in the Freedom To Speak Up Review report of 2015 included a role for the National Guardian to ensure redress for mistreated whistleblowers: “….to advise the relevant NHS organisation, where any failure to follow good practice has been found, to take appropriate and proportionate action, or to recommend to the relevant systems regulator or oversight body that it make a direction requiring such action. This may include:….offering redress to any patients or staff harmed by any failure to address the safety risk” “suggesting support and remedies for former employees” The National Guardian and her funders (the Care Quality Commission and NHS England/ Improvement) have since washed their hands of this crucial duty to help ensure redress, and the chilling effect of gibbeting remains. Neither does the National Guardian investigate whistleblowers’ original concerns – she merely superficially reviews how they have been handled. The National Guardian has no enforcement powers. She only hands evidence of failings onto NHS Improvement for action. From whistleblowers’ experiences, NHS Improvement does very little with the intelligence. Some whistleblowers whose cases have been the subject of National Guardian reviews have complained of continuing cover ups and of being abandoned. A recent Byline Times investigation reported such a case. In truth, the National Guardian’s main contribution has been propaganda for the government, pumping out a false narrative that it is safer to speak up than it really is. The Unbearable Lightness of the National Guardian’s Office. Or how the National Guardian spends our money on publicity for the government’s Freedom To Speak Up Scam. A Night at the HSJ Awards One particularly distasteful aspect of the relentless spinning is the annual October “Speak Up Month”, when the National Guardian leads intensified PR by her Office and by local trust guardians. The purpose is to give a superficial impression that speaking up is joyous, just before NHS staff complete the annual staff survey which includes questions about how they perceive the risk of speaking up in the NHS. Speak Up Month is a sad spectacle of wasted public resources, manipulation, self-promotion, selfies and empty gestures. A million miles from the wreckage of lost jobs, ill health and long term unemployment of whistleblowers whom the National Guardian has failed to help in her four years in post. The disrespectful and cynical Speak Up Month is going ahead this year too, starting tomorrow. This is despite the COVID-19 crisis and draconian suppression of NHS staff’s concerns about PPE and other serious infection control issues that has been so plain to all. Meanwhile, FOI data about one of the trusts that the National Guardian reviewed shows serious continuing problems, as follows below. Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was reviewed by the National Guardian in May and June 2018, following complaints that whistleblowers had been ignored and punished. An FOI disclosure by the trust has now revealed a large number of Employment Tribunal (ET) claims against the trust since the publication of the National Guardian’s review report in 2018. There have been a total of 19 such ET claims. Of huge concern, these claims included whistleblowing detriment: “Response to the information requested 1) How many Employment Tribunal claims have been made against the trust? 19 2) Please give the numbers of ET claims under each heading of claim, including: – Unfair dismissal –10 – Unlawful Deduction from Wages – 6 – Public Interest Disclosure < 3 – Sex Discrimination < 3 – Age Discrimination < 3 – Race Discrimination < 3 – Religion or Belief Discrimination < 3 – Marital/Civil Partnership Status < 3 – Other < 3“ Also of concern, the FOI disclosure revealed that one of these ET claims was settled and that the employee was gagged with confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses: “3) How many of the total number of ET claims, for the period 1 April 2018 to the present time, have been settled? 1 4) How many of these settlements relating to ET claims received since 1 April 2018 have contained confidentiality clauses such as: a) clauses which prevent signatories from disclosing the existence of the settlement – 0 b) clauses which prevent signatories from disclosing the contents of the settlement –1 c) clauses which prevent signatories from disparaging the other party? – 1” The trust has specifically denied gagging any whistleblowers, but is this to be believed? “5) Since 1 April 2018, has the Trust entered into any settlements with workers who have made an ET claim under the Public Interest Disclosure jurisdiction? – 0“ I have asked the Trust CEO to personally confirm if this is correct. I have also asked NHS Improvement to audit Nottinghamshire Healthcare’s use of gags and the above gag in particular. Moreover, there have been an extraordinarily large number of subject access requests to the trust by both staff and patients for their personal data. This is usually a sign of dispute and conflict. FOI ref 5070 29 September 2020 by another party shows a total of 4614 subject access requests to the trust since 1 April 2018: “1. How many subject access requests for personal data has the trust received since 1 April 2018? 4614 requests received since April 2018. 2. How many of these subject access requests for personal data, since 1 April 2018, were made by patients or on behalf of patients? Patients – 4556. 3. How many of these subject access requests for personal data, since 1 April 2018, were made by trust staff? Staff – 58. 4. What was the average length of time taken by the trust to respond to the subject access requests for personal data the trust has received since 1 April 2018? The data recorded for the average length of time taken includes requests from the following directorates – General Health, Mental Health and Forensics. The average length of time taken, by these directorates to process and respond to a subject access request is 44 days.” I will send this evidence to the CQC, particularly because it raises questions about the trust’s communication and rapport with patients. An FOI disclosure by the Information Commissioner’s Office showed that since 1 April 2018, nine complaints were made to the ICO about Nottinghamshire Healthcare’s responses to subject access requests, with 6 complaints made since 2019: So overall, it looks like business as usual. Will such continuing evidence of failure curb the insulting Speak Up Month? Nope, judging by the last two years’ shameless spinning by the National Guardian. Public office just isn’t what it used to be. Henrietta Hughes National Guardian collecting an OBE on 3 March 2020 For real change and safer whistleblowing governance, please sign and share the petition for reform of UK whistleblowing law. It matters to all of us, and is important for all sectors. Petition: Replace UK whistleblowing law, and protect whistleblowers and the public Bullying and harassment at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust & a concern about the National Freedom To Speak Up Guardian Replacing the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) A new UK whistleblowing Bill and a petition to the UK government to strengthen protection The Disinterested National Guardian & Robert Francis’ Unworkable Freedom To Speak Up Project The toothlessness of the National Guardian’s Office: Why it cannot be a model for protecting whistleblowers Previous postAn important investigation by Byline Times about serious failure of the government’s whistleblowing policy in the NHS Next postMore CQC-Employer collusion against whistleblowers One thought on “Another National Guardian NHS whistleblowing failure: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust” zrpradyer says: The only way I can read about the litany of suffering imposed upon the civilized and innocent when they find themselves confronted by self-serving, dishonourable, hypocrites is to imagine I am watching a theatrical drama. Or, I’m an extra in an amateur production of, perhaps, “Senseless and Insensibility.” However, I am so glad that you are holding to account, as much as is possible, so many of these confused or villainous characters. It’s invariably worse when those with a record of letting good folk down, pretend to be protecting angels when their actions suggest they are but pantomime clowns. Goodness knows what mistakes and patient harm is being caused whilst the incompetent and shallow play at being responsible and important. Poor old Nottingham – they thought they had it bad under the Sheriff. Let’s hope Robin Hood or equivalent can reappear and save the day because it’s unlikely any NHS official will. With thanks and kindest thoughts.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1073
__label__cc	0.724279	0.275721	Countervailing influence of tumor necrosis factor-α and nitric oxide in endotoxemia Edgar A. Jaimes, Domingo Del Castillo, Mark S. Rutherford, Leopoldo Raij Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), a crucial mediator in sepsis, elicits multiple biologic effects, including intravascular thrombosis and circulatory shock. TNF-α exerts its biologic effects through two distinct cell surface receptors, TNF-R1 and TNF-R2. The pathophysiologic interaction between TNF-α and nitric oxide (NO) in glomerular thrombosis caused by endotoxemia in rats and wild-type mice (C57BL6) as well as in knockout mice that are deficient in TNF-R1 (R1 -/-), TNF-R2 (R2 -/-), or both receptors (R1R2 -/-) was studied. Administration of lipopolysaccharide (LPS; Escherichia coli endotoxin) resulted in increased NO and TNF-α production but failed to induce glomerular thrombosis. Concomitant administration of LPS + NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME; an NO synthesis inhibitor) resulted in glomerular thrombosis in rats and in wild-type mice. Intraperitoneal administration of pentoxifylline before LPS inhibited TNF-α synthesis and prevented glomerular thrombosis in rats given LPS + L-NAME. In contrast to the results observed in rats and wild-type mice, administration of LPS + L-NAME did not result in glomerular thrombosis in knockout mice with either single or double TNF-α receptor deletion. Thus, during endotoxemia, (1) TNF-α fosters glomerular thrombosis if there is deficiency of NO synthesis and (2) both TNF-α receptors are necessary for TNF-α's prothrombogenic action. Clinically, these novel studies suggest that in gram-negative endotoxemia, inhibition of NO synthesis and selective blockade of TNF-α receptors may provide unique therapeutic approaches for mitigation of glomerular thrombosis and restitution of vascular tone. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Countervailing influence of tumor necrosis factor-α and nitric oxide in endotoxemia'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. Endotoxemia Medicine & Life Sciences Nitric Oxide Medicine & Life Sciences Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha Medicine & Life Sciences Thrombosis Medicine & Life Sciences NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester Medicine & Life Sciences Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptors Medicine & Life Sciences Knockout Mice Medicine & Life Sciences Escherichia coli endotoxin Medicine & Life Sciences Jaimes, E. A., Del Castillo, D., Rutherford, M. S., & Raij, L. (2001). Countervailing influence of tumor necrosis factor-α and nitric oxide in endotoxemia. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 12(6), 1204-1210. Countervailing influence of tumor necrosis factor-α and nitric oxide in endotoxemia. / Jaimes, Edgar A.; Del Castillo, Domingo; Rutherford, Mark S.; Raij, Leopoldo. In: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Vol. 12, No. 6, 01.06.2001, p. 1204-1210. Jaimes, EA, Del Castillo, D, Rutherford, MS & Raij, L 2001, 'Countervailing influence of tumor necrosis factor-α and nitric oxide in endotoxemia', Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 1204-1210. Jaimes EA, Del Castillo D, Rutherford MS, Raij L. Countervailing influence of tumor necrosis factor-α and nitric oxide in endotoxemia. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 2001 Jun 1;12(6):1204-1210. Jaimes, Edgar A. ; Del Castillo, Domingo ; Rutherford, Mark S. ; Raij, Leopoldo. / Countervailing influence of tumor necrosis factor-α and nitric oxide in endotoxemia. 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Administration of lipopolysaccharide (LPS; Escherichia coli endotoxin) resulted in increased NO and TNF-α production but failed to induce glomerular thrombosis. Concomitant administration of LPS + NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME; an NO synthesis inhibitor) resulted in glomerular thrombosis in rats and in wild-type mice. Intraperitoneal administration of pentoxifylline before LPS inhibited TNF-α synthesis and prevented glomerular thrombosis in rats given LPS + L-NAME. In contrast to the results observed in rats and wild-type mice, administration of LPS + L-NAME did not result in glomerular thrombosis in knockout mice with either single or double TNF-α receptor deletion. Thus, during endotoxemia, (1) TNF-α fosters glomerular thrombosis if there is deficiency of NO synthesis and (2) both TNF-α receptors are necessary for TNF-α's prothrombogenic action. Clinically, these novel studies suggest that in gram-negative endotoxemia, inhibition of NO synthesis and selective blockade of TNF-α receptors may provide unique therapeutic approaches for mitigation of glomerular thrombosis and restitution of vascular tone. JO - Journal of the American Society of Nephrology JF - Journal of the American Society of Nephrology	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1075
__label__cc	0.689467	0.310533	Effects of crystalline substrate potentials on quasi-two-dimensional liquid helium Anthony D. Novaco, C. E. Campbell The effects of a finite substrate-helium interaction and of the crystalline structure of a substrate potential on the liquid phase of a monolayer of helium are explored for models of three systems: helium physisorbed on a basal-plane surface of graphite; He4 adsorbed on graphite preplated by a close-packed layer of neon; and He4 adsorbed on graphite preplated by a close-packed layer of argon. The ground-state energy as a function of the areal density is calculated for each of these models by introducing a class of trial wave functions which have finite extent orthogonal to the substrate, possess the same translational symmetry as the substrate, and include short-range correlations between the helium atoms. The results for He4 on bare graphite are virtually identical with previous results for the model of He4 atoms in a two-dimensional structureless box, with very small quantitative differences. The indications for He3 on bare graphite are that the liquid is not self-bound. In contrast to the bare-graphite substrate, the other two substrates exert a strong influence on the liquid, substantially increasing the equilibrium density. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.11.2525 10.1103/PhysRevB.11.2525 Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Effects of crystalline substrate potentials on quasi-two-dimensional liquid helium'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. liquid helium Physics & Astronomy graphite Physics & Astronomy helium Physics & Astronomy helium atoms Physics & Astronomy liquids Physics & Astronomy neon Physics & Astronomy boxes Physics & Astronomy indication Physics & Astronomy Novaco, A. D., & Campbell, C. E. (1975). Effects of crystalline substrate potentials on quasi-two-dimensional liquid helium. Physical Review B, 11(7), 2525-2534. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.11.2525 Effects of crystalline substrate potentials on quasi-two-dimensional liquid helium. / Novaco, Anthony D.; Campbell, C. E. In: Physical Review B, Vol. 11, No. 7, 1975, p. 2525-2534. Novaco, AD & Campbell, CE 1975, 'Effects of crystalline substrate potentials on quasi-two-dimensional liquid helium', Physical Review B, vol. 11, no. 7, pp. 2525-2534. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.11.2525 Novaco AD, Campbell CE. Effects of crystalline substrate potentials on quasi-two-dimensional liquid helium. Physical Review B. 1975;11(7):2525-2534. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.11.2525 Novaco, Anthony D. ; Campbell, C. E. / Effects of crystalline substrate potentials on quasi-two-dimensional liquid helium. In: Physical Review B. 1975 ; Vol. 11, No. 7. pp. 2525-2534. @article{817ff398e51c49f7952d73391d5ce306, title = "Effects of crystalline substrate potentials on quasi-two-dimensional liquid helium", abstract = "The effects of a finite substrate-helium interaction and of the crystalline structure of a substrate potential on the liquid phase of a monolayer of helium are explored for models of three systems: helium physisorbed on a basal-plane surface of graphite; He4 adsorbed on graphite preplated by a close-packed layer of neon; and He4 adsorbed on graphite preplated by a close-packed layer of argon. The ground-state energy as a function of the areal density is calculated for each of these models by introducing a class of trial wave functions which have finite extent orthogonal to the substrate, possess the same translational symmetry as the substrate, and include short-range correlations between the helium atoms. The results for He4 on bare graphite are virtually identical with previous results for the model of He4 atoms in a two-dimensional structureless box, with very small quantitative differences. The indications for He3 on bare graphite are that the liquid is not self-bound. In contrast to the bare-graphite substrate, the other two substrates exert a strong influence on the liquid, substantially increasing the equilibrium density.", author = "Novaco, {Anthony D.} and Campbell, {C. E.}", doi = "10.1103/PhysRevB.11.2525", journal = "Physical Review B", T1 - Effects of crystalline substrate potentials on quasi-two-dimensional liquid helium AU - Novaco, Anthony D. AU - Campbell, C. E. N2 - The effects of a finite substrate-helium interaction and of the crystalline structure of a substrate potential on the liquid phase of a monolayer of helium are explored for models of three systems: helium physisorbed on a basal-plane surface of graphite; He4 adsorbed on graphite preplated by a close-packed layer of neon; and He4 adsorbed on graphite preplated by a close-packed layer of argon. The ground-state energy as a function of the areal density is calculated for each of these models by introducing a class of trial wave functions which have finite extent orthogonal to the substrate, possess the same translational symmetry as the substrate, and include short-range correlations between the helium atoms. The results for He4 on bare graphite are virtually identical with previous results for the model of He4 atoms in a two-dimensional structureless box, with very small quantitative differences. The indications for He3 on bare graphite are that the liquid is not self-bound. 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The results for He4 on bare graphite are virtually identical with previous results for the model of He4 atoms in a two-dimensional structureless box, with very small quantitative differences. The indications for He3 on bare graphite are that the liquid is not self-bound. In contrast to the bare-graphite substrate, the other two substrates exert a strong influence on the liquid, substantially increasing the equilibrium density. U2 - 10.1103/PhysRevB.11.2525 DO - 10.1103/PhysRevB.11.2525 JO - Physical Review B JF - Physical Review B	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1077
__label__cc	0.575553	0.424447	The TEAM project: The effectiveness of smoking cessation intervention with hospital patients Deborah J. Hennrikus, Harry A. Lando, Maribet C. McCarty, David Klevan, Neal Holtan, Jacquelyn A. Huebsch, Sharon Jestus, Paul R. Pentel, Donald Pine, Susan Sullivan, Karen Swenson, John Vessey Medicine - General Internal Medicine Background. This study evaluated the effectiveness of three smoking cessation interventions for this population: (1) modified usual care (UC); (2) brief advice (A); and (3) brief advice plus more extended counseling during and after hospitalization (A + C). Methods. Smokers (2,095) who were in-patients in four hospitals were randomly assigned to condition. Smoking status was ascertained via phone interview 7 days and 12 months post-discharge. At 12 months, reports of abstinence were validated by analysis of saliva cotinine. Intent to treat analyses were performed. Results. At 7-day follow-up, 24.2% of participants reported abstinence in the previous 7 days. There were no differences between conditions. At 12-month follow-up, self-reported abstinence was significantly higher in the A + C condition (UC (15.0%) vs. A (15.2%) vs. A + C (19.8%)). There was no significant difference among conditions in cotinine-validated abstinence, however (UC (8.8%) vs. A (10.0%) vs. A + C (9.9%)). Conclusions. These interventions for hospital in-patients did not increase abstinence rates. Features of the study that might have contributed to this finding were the inclusiveness of the participation criteria, the fact that pharmacological aids were not provided, and a stage-matching approach that resulted in less intensive counseling for participants unwilling to set a quit date. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.05.030 Validation of self-report 10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.05.030 Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'The TEAM project: The effectiveness of smoking cessation intervention with hospital patients'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. Cotinine Medicine & Life Sciences Smoking Cessation Medicine & Life Sciences Counseling Medicine & Life Sciences Saliva Medicine & Life Sciences Smokers Medicine & Life Sciences Hospitalization Medicine & Life Sciences Smoking Medicine & Life Sciences Interviews Medicine & Life Sciences Hennrikus, D. J., Lando, H. A., McCarty, M. C., Klevan, D., Holtan, N., Huebsch, J. A., Jestus, S., Pentel, P. R., Pine, D., Sullivan, S., Swenson, K., & Vessey, J. (2005). The TEAM project: The effectiveness of smoking cessation intervention with hospital patients. Preventive medicine, 40(3), 249-258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.05.030 The TEAM project : The effectiveness of smoking cessation intervention with hospital patients. / Hennrikus, Deborah J.; Lando, Harry A.; McCarty, Maribet C.; Klevan, David; Holtan, Neal; Huebsch, Jacquelyn A.; Jestus, Sharon; Pentel, Paul R.; Pine, Donald; Sullivan, Susan; Swenson, Karen; Vessey, John. In: Preventive medicine, Vol. 40, No. 3, 01.03.2005, p. 249-258. Hennrikus, DJ, Lando, HA, McCarty, MC, Klevan, D, Holtan, N, Huebsch, JA, Jestus, S, Pentel, PR, Pine, D, Sullivan, S, Swenson, K & Vessey, J 2005, 'The TEAM project: The effectiveness of smoking cessation intervention with hospital patients', Preventive medicine, vol. 40, no. 3, pp. 249-258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.05.030 Hennrikus DJ, Lando HA, McCarty MC, Klevan D, Holtan N, Huebsch JA et al. The TEAM project: The effectiveness of smoking cessation intervention with hospital patients. Preventive medicine. 2005 Mar 1;40(3):249-258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.05.030 Hennrikus, Deborah J. ; Lando, Harry A. ; McCarty, Maribet C. ; Klevan, David ; Holtan, Neal ; Huebsch, Jacquelyn A. ; Jestus, Sharon ; Pentel, Paul R. ; Pine, Donald ; Sullivan, Susan ; Swenson, Karen ; Vessey, John. / The TEAM project : The effectiveness of smoking cessation intervention with hospital patients. In: Preventive medicine. 2005 ; Vol. 40, No. 3. pp. 249-258. @article{3840d4ef4ca14d47aa0d57ba492bd3c8, title = "The TEAM project: The effectiveness of smoking cessation intervention with hospital patients", abstract = "Background. This study evaluated the effectiveness of three smoking cessation interventions for this population: (1) modified usual care (UC); (2) brief advice (A); and (3) brief advice plus more extended counseling during and after hospitalization (A + C). Methods. Smokers (2,095) who were in-patients in four hospitals were randomly assigned to condition. Smoking status was ascertained via phone interview 7 days and 12 months post-discharge. At 12 months, reports of abstinence were validated by analysis of saliva cotinine. Intent to treat analyses were performed. Results. At 7-day follow-up, 24.2% of participants reported abstinence in the previous 7 days. There were no differences between conditions. At 12-month follow-up, self-reported abstinence was significantly higher in the A + C condition (UC (15.0%) vs. A (15.2%) vs. A + C (19.8%)). There was no significant difference among conditions in cotinine-validated abstinence, however (UC (8.8%) vs. A (10.0%) vs. A + C (9.9%)). Conclusions. These interventions for hospital in-patients did not increase abstinence rates. Features of the study that might have contributed to this finding were the inclusiveness of the participation criteria, the fact that pharmacological aids were not provided, and a stage-matching approach that resulted in less intensive counseling for participants unwilling to set a quit date.", keywords = "Counseling, Hospital, Smoking cessation, Validation of self-report", author = "Hennrikus, {Deborah J.} and Lando, {Harry A.} and McCarty, {Maribet C.} and David Klevan and Neal Holtan and Huebsch, {Jacquelyn A.} and Sharon Jestus and Pentel, {Paul R.} and Donald Pine and Susan Sullivan and Karen Swenson and John Vessey", doi = "10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.05.030", journal = "Preventive Medicine", T1 - The TEAM project T2 - The effectiveness of smoking cessation intervention with hospital patients AU - Hennrikus, Deborah J. AU - Lando, Harry A. AU - McCarty, Maribet C. AU - Klevan, David AU - Holtan, Neal AU - Huebsch, Jacquelyn A. AU - Jestus, Sharon AU - Pentel, Paul R. AU - Pine, Donald AU - Sullivan, Susan AU - Swenson, Karen AU - Vessey, John N2 - Background. This study evaluated the effectiveness of three smoking cessation interventions for this population: (1) modified usual care (UC); (2) brief advice (A); and (3) brief advice plus more extended counseling during and after hospitalization (A + C). Methods. Smokers (2,095) who were in-patients in four hospitals were randomly assigned to condition. Smoking status was ascertained via phone interview 7 days and 12 months post-discharge. At 12 months, reports of abstinence were validated by analysis of saliva cotinine. Intent to treat analyses were performed. Results. At 7-day follow-up, 24.2% of participants reported abstinence in the previous 7 days. There were no differences between conditions. At 12-month follow-up, self-reported abstinence was significantly higher in the A + C condition (UC (15.0%) vs. A (15.2%) vs. A + C (19.8%)). There was no significant difference among conditions in cotinine-validated abstinence, however (UC (8.8%) vs. A (10.0%) vs. A + C (9.9%)). Conclusions. These interventions for hospital in-patients did not increase abstinence rates. Features of the study that might have contributed to this finding were the inclusiveness of the participation criteria, the fact that pharmacological aids were not provided, and a stage-matching approach that resulted in less intensive counseling for participants unwilling to set a quit date. AB - Background. This study evaluated the effectiveness of three smoking cessation interventions for this population: (1) modified usual care (UC); (2) brief advice (A); and (3) brief advice plus more extended counseling during and after hospitalization (A + C). Methods. Smokers (2,095) who were in-patients in four hospitals were randomly assigned to condition. Smoking status was ascertained via phone interview 7 days and 12 months post-discharge. At 12 months, reports of abstinence were validated by analysis of saliva cotinine. Intent to treat analyses were performed. Results. At 7-day follow-up, 24.2% of participants reported abstinence in the previous 7 days. There were no differences between conditions. At 12-month follow-up, self-reported abstinence was significantly higher in the A + C condition (UC (15.0%) vs. A (15.2%) vs. A + C (19.8%)). There was no significant difference among conditions in cotinine-validated abstinence, however (UC (8.8%) vs. A (10.0%) vs. A + C (9.9%)). Conclusions. These interventions for hospital in-patients did not increase abstinence rates. Features of the study that might have contributed to this finding were the inclusiveness of the participation criteria, the fact that pharmacological aids were not provided, and a stage-matching approach that resulted in less intensive counseling for participants unwilling to set a quit date. KW - Counseling KW - Hospital KW - Smoking cessation KW - Validation of self-report U2 - 10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.05.030 DO - 10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.05.030 JO - Preventive Medicine JF - Preventive Medicine	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1079
__label__wiki	0.74826	0.74826	How long can the stock markets' eerie calm last? Stock markets have continued to rise with scant sign on an impending correction. Stock markets just keep rising higher to new records. Meanwhile, volatility (the amount of bouncing around stocks do) is at pre-crisis levels, with US equities especially becalmed. The S&P 500 has moved by less than 1% a day for around 50 trading days, the longest streak in 20 years. We're not the only ones who have highlighted the mismatch between tepid fundamentals and robust equities. Today's conditions bear "a worrying resemblance" to 2007, says The Economist. The Bank for International Settlements (the central banks's central bank', as it's known) says that "euphoric" markets are detached from reality. But there is little to suggest an imminent correction in America, which sets the tone for everywhere else, says John Authers in the Financial Times. One sign a correction is due is a big surge, such as the run-up in the late 1990s. But this rally has been "controlled and methodical" ratherthan "obviously unsustainable", saysJim Paulsen of Wells Capital. Another red flag is that some sectors are becoming far more expensive than others, such as tech in the 1990s: corrections in 1987 and 1994 also happened in such circumstances. Yet today, "relative valuations are under control", says Authers.Sentiment indicators aren't flashing red yet either. Journalists are still "writing articles about corrections" and the rally "continues to be distrusted". And while merger activity has picked up strongly, it hasn't quite reached the exuberant levels that suggest executives are "taking strong valuations for granted". So, don't expect a significant correction just yet. Why investment forecasting is futile Investment gurus Every year events prove that forecasting is futile and 2020 was no exception, says Bill Miller, chairman and chief investment officer of Miller Value … US stocks are obviously in a bubble. But is it a rational bubble? US stockmarkets Everyone wants to know if the US stockmarket is in a bubble. But that is the wrong question, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Of course it’s a bubble. The r…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1081
__label__cc	0.615321	0.384679	Joe Hornick: The man who mastered consultancy in racing by moore1 \| Dec 1, 2017 \| News, Racing Matters, Valve Train \| 0 comments By Bertie S. Brown: At the lower rear corner of the rear wing of 2017 Funny Car National Champion, Robert Hight, a decal displays three letters: JHE, an abbreviation of Joe Hornick Enterprises. Hight won this year’s national championship at Pomona, Calif., and JHE, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, assisted them with technical know-how throughout the year. Since the beginning of this century, Hornick has been the hidden hand in a long series of racing successes. His business model is entirely his own: he offers his company’s complete services to just one racer in each category. Their complete service is an interesting proposition. JHE uses a test pool that serves to advance research and development in race engines with similar characteristics. Let’s say they have four customers running blown alcohol engines in four different racing categories—a blown alcohol pulling tractor, Pro Mod, Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car. In the test pool program, each engine runs different components or systems and, in so doing, each race team shares a quarter of the R&D costs and receives the cumulative results from all four. Additionally, they have a base of consulting customers like John Force Racing or Earnhardt Childress Racing. They also have a race engine-builder base. “If an engine builder is an existing valve spring customer,” says Hornick, “I’ll help them with any engine problem at no cost. That’s part of the service we provide as a spring supplier, because we have no consulting customers that compete against our valve spring customers.” “When first starting out and working long hours,” recalls Ernie Elliott, renowned NASCAR race engine tuner,... How camshaft grinds go awry: Joe Hornick and his unusual service: Sig Erson: the rise of an unusual mind Tom “Mongoose” McEwen We should have done better in promoting it:	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1084
__label__wiki	0.913244	0.913244	Essential reading on the McCloskeys, the St. Louis couple who used guns to confront protesters on a private street Jan 8, 2021 Updated 23 hrs ago On June 28, Mark and Patricia McCloskey say they felt threatened by a group of protesters who entered Portland Place, a private street in the Central West End. Patricia used a handgun, and her husband used a long-barreled gun to confront the protesters. Their actions drew condemnation, but also support from the governor and the president. (30) updates to this series since Updated 23 hrs ago Grand jury indicts McCloskeys on gun, tampering charges The couple was indicted on felony charges of unlawful use of a weapon and evidence tampering. The indictments were filed under seal Tuesday. Watch now: Mark McCloskey says he and wife are being 'persecuted' for protecting themselves Mark McCloskey and his attorney Joel Schwartz speak to the press outside the Carnahan Courthouse after a court appearance on Tuesday, Oct. 6, … St. Louis officials won't prosecute trespassing cases The nine had been issued police summonses earlier this month, but City Counselor Michael Garvin said in a statement that “prosecution is not w… St. Louis police cite 9 for trespassing in June protest outside Portland Place mansion The police department confirmed it issued citations to nine people but declined to identify them, citing provisions of the state Sunshine Law … Cori Bush responds to the McCloskeys, who called her a ‘Marxist liberal activist’ at the GOP convention “This is their way of just trying to get attention, trying to get some notoriety,” Bush said Tuesday about the McCloskeys, the St. Louis coupl… The McCloskeys defend show of weapons in Republican National Convention speech "We have a God-given right to defend ourselves, and the right of self-defense is one of the most basic civil rights, one of the most basic hum… Kim Gardner seeks to stop Missouri attorney general from meddling in McCloskey gun case Gardner, a Democrat, filed a motion Friday to strike the Republican attorney general's controversial decision to ask that gun charges be dismi… Messenger: St. Louis prosecutor charges the new GOP mascots with a gun crime. Cue the meltdown. The McCloskeys are now forever associated with the latest trend in Republican politics, to find a wedge issue so outrageous that it must be em… Missouri attorney general defends intervention in McCloskey prosecution He said his controversial decision to seek to have gun charges against Mark and Patricia McCloskey dismissed is rooted in the state’s long-hel… McCloskeys charged with felonies for waving guns during protests They each face a single felony count of unlawful use of a weapon — exhibiting. Charging documents say he pointed an AR-15 rifle at protesters … Column: McCloskey gun-wielding case deserves to be heard in court Did the McCloskeys stand their ground or commit a crime? State law suggests the latter. But white, rich people enjoy their own justice system. Column: McCloskeys' lack of weapons discipline underscores a gun-rights problem The McCloskeys have a legal right to own guns. But their front-porch armed defense demonstrated an appalling ignorance of basic gun safety. Gov. says he would probably pardon the McCloskeys, if they're convicted Parson also raised eyebrows by saying he would probably pardon the couple if they were to be convicted of crimes. Hawley asks feds to investigate St. Louis circuit attorney over McCloskey matter "Targeting law-abiding citizens who exercise constitutionally protected rights ... is an abuse of power," the U.S. senator said. Gov. Mike Parson discusses the McCloskeys and a phone call with the president Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says that the city's prosecutor is attempting to take the McCloskey's rights away, and that he has spoken with Presi… Gov. Parson says the McCloskeys ‘had every right’ to wave guns and shout at protesters Parson said he spoke with President Donald Trump about the situation. Portland Place couple who confronted protesters have a long history of not backing down Public records and interviews show Mark and Patricia McCloskey are almost always in conflict with somebody, often concerning property rights. Attorney for Portland Place couple turns handgun over to police Police served a search warrant Friday and seized the rifle that Mark McCloskey had brandished that evening. Watch now: A closer look at the Portland Place confrontation A closer look at the confrontation on June 28, 2020 between Mark and Patricia McCloskey and protesters in front of their house. Video by Jerem… Protesters returned to the neighborhood later that week The gate to Portland Place remained locked, and protesters eventually marched south on Kingshighway toward the highway. Messenger: This wasn’t the first time the McCloskeys pulled a gun to protect property, lawsuit says In 2017, the McCloskeys sued to defend a sliver of property that they claim as their own and Portland Place trustees say belongs to the neighborhood. ‘I’d do it all again,’ says armed lawyer who confronted St. Louis protesters ‘I believe … the only thing that kept those mobsters, that crowd, away from us is that we were standing there with guns,’ Mark McCloskey said. St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters saw threat by ‘bad actors,’ lawyer says; protester says he feared ‘bloodbath’ One protester who witnessed the showdown told the Post-Dispatch that marchers took notice of the McCloskeys only when the couple emerged from … Portland Place, where couple pointed guns at protesters, has long been a private street “They are owned by the property owners, and the owners pay for them, the street repairs and maintenance,” Bush said Monday. Couple points guns at protesters marching to St. Louis mayor’s home to demand resignation Were the couple, as they stood on their own property, within their rights to point weapons at protesters? Gun rights advocates say yes. A poli… The couple plead not guilty to the charges McCloskeys sue UPI, photographer over iconic image confronting protesters The suit alleges the photo was taken on their property. The couple also sued Redbubble Inc., a San Francisco-based online marketplace for prin… UPI looks at photo copyright issues with McCloskeys' greeting cards United Press International is considering whether to send a "cease and desist" order to the couple because of their use of a UPI photo as part… Judge disqualifies Gardner, her office from prosecuting McCloskey case A judge on Thursday cited improper fundraising emails by Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner’s campaign in disqualifying Gardner and her offi… City prosecuting attorney removed from case A Missouri appellate court denied the circuit attorney's appeal of her and her office's disqualification from Mark McCloskey's criminal case. … Gun-waving St. Louis couple plead not guilty to gun and tampering charges The lawyer for Mark and Patricia McCloskey said Wednesday that President Donald Trump "contacts them semi-frequently."	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1085
__label__wiki	0.595527	0.595527	Home > Formula One > Sainz keeps McLaren on top in testing Sainz keeps McLaren on top in testing Carlos Sainz Jr. grabbed some more welcome headlines for the McLaren team by posting the fastest lap time seen in pre-season testing thus far, with the Spaniard’s effort coming on Pirelli’s second-softest C4 tyre compound while simulating a qualifying-style run. The former Toro Rosso and Renault driver’s quick effort, a 1:17.144 time, came just before the lunch break. He was, however, at pains to stress that the McLaren team had not found a silver bullet that would suddenly make it a frontrunning team, remarking that many rival teams were yet to attempt a low-fuel flier. “We’re not going to be on pole in Australia, if that’s the question,” he said to journalists at the end of the day in which he’d posted a healthy 130 laps of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. “We’re not going to win in Australia at all – everyone calm down a bit, this is just testing! We’re doing some more qualifying-based runs where you can see a bit more the performance of the car so I guess we need to wait to see the others, what they can do on those sort of runs.” Such was the gap to the rest of the field – Sergio Pérez was second-quickest in the hardly headline-grabbing Racing Point RP19, but almost 0.7 seconds slower – that it was clear the majority of rivals were still focusing on set-ups and reliability rather than one-lap speed. Reliability proved to be a rather dirty word at Ferrari, however, with the Italian team falling victim to its own dramas after chief rivals Mercedes lost half a day’s running on Tuesday. This time it was the turn of the SF90 to suffer a mechanical failure on its front left corner as Sebastian Vettel approached the long Turn 3 left-hander. The German was a passenger and slammed nose-first into the Tecpro barriers. His car’s g-force sensor was triggered, meaning a compulsory check-up at the circuit’s medical centre from which he was declared unhurt. “[There] wasn’t anything that I could have done to avoid the impact,” he said later. “I wasn’t in control anymore and went straight into the barriers.” Sebastian Vettel hits the wall hard at Turn 3 after his Ferrari suffered a mechanical failure. The German was unhurt. With the car extensively damaged and identification of the actual fault proving difficult, the team took their time repairing the damaged car to the point that Vettel’s teammate Charles Leclerc only ventured out on track in the final ten minutes of the day for a solitary installation lap. Ferrari aside, Wednesday provided solid mileage for the majority of teams, with Mercedes-AMG leading the charge with 176 laps – almost three full race distances – after it lost track time yesterday with an oil leak. Yet again, neither Valtteri Bottas nor Lewis Hamilton seemed to be aiming for a quick time and ran on the harder tyres. The aforementioned Sainz, along with Williams’ Robert Kubica (130 laps), Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (128), Haas’ Romain Grosjean (120), Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Räikkönen (113), and Toro Rosso’s Daniil Kvyat (101) all racking up over a century of laps during the day. The Renault pairing of Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hülkenberg combined to give the Enstone squad a 130-lap tally for the day, although again neither driver threatened the stopwatch. 2019 FORMULA 1 PRE-SEASON TEST – DAY 6 UNOFFICIAL TIMES Driver Team / Entry Time Gap Laps 1. Carlos Sainz Jr. McLaren F1 Team MCL34 1:17.144 130 2. Sergio Pérez Racing Point F1 Team RP19 1:17.842 + 0.698 88 3. Sebastian Vettel Scuderia Ferrari SF90 1:18.195 + 1.051 40 4. Kimi Räikkönen Alfa Romeo Racing C38 1:18.209 + 1.065 113 5. Romain Grosjean Haas F1 Team VF-19 1:18.330 + 1.186 120 6. Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing RB15 1:18.395 + 1.251 128 7. Daniil Kvyat Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda STR14 1:18.682 + 1.538 101 8. Valtteri Bottas Mercedes-AMG Motorsport W10 1:18.941 + 1.797 74 9. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes-AMG Motorsport W10 1:18.943 + 1.799 102 10. Nico Hülkenberg Renault F1 Team RS19 1:19.056 + 1.912 58 11. Robert Kubica ROKiT Williams Racing FW42 1:19.367 + 2.223 130 12. Daniel Ricciardo Renault F1 Team RS19 1:22.597 + 5.453 72 13. Charles Leclerc Scuderia Ferrari SF90 no time 1 Image via Formula1.com and LAT Norris quickest as F1 testing resumes Renaults end pre-season testing on top Vettel racks up the miles in testing F1 2019 entry list revealed Rosberg tops session as Sainz crash ends FP3 early Alfa Romeo Racing Carlos Sainz Jr Charles Leclerc Daniel Ricciardo Daniil Kvyat Ferrari Haas F1 Team Kimi Raikkonen Lewis Hamilton Max Verstappen McLaren Mercedes AMG F1 Team Nico Hulkenberg Racing Point F1 Team Red Bull Racing Renault Robert Kubica Romain Grosjean Sergio Perez Testing Toro Rosso Valtteri Bottas Williams « Norris quickest as F1 testing resumes Leclerc flies, Gasly crashes »	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1086
__label__wiki	0.856834	0.856834	mdigital » Pop » Louis Harrys - L'Aventure / Partout La Vie Lé Dure Louis Harrys - L'Aventure / Partout La Vie Lé Dure download mp3 album Louis_Harrys Chanson Séga 1981 Reunion Louis Harrys L'Aventure / Partout La Vie Lé Dure Chanson, Séga RA DXD AU DMF MP1 MIDI DXD La Vie Claire, Montagny (Rhône). Louis de Funès during the shooting of Le gendarme et les extra-terrestres. In 1945, thanks to his contact with Daniel Gélin, de Funès made his film debut at the age of 31 with a bit part in Jean Stelli's La Tentation de Barbizon. He appears on screen for less than 40 seconds in the role of the porter of the cabaret Le Paradis, welcoming the character played by Jérôme Chambon in the entrance. La vie est un jeu. Un voleur. Le Roi Louis" - "King Louis" - is a song praising the bravery and determination of King St. Louis IX of France as he prepares to lead the 7th Crusade. King Louis summons his wavering barons. As each noble presents his objection, the wise King turns their excuses on their heads. Then, followed by his faithful men, St. Louis departs for distant Egypt. Le Roi Louis is sung by Chœur de la Joyeuse Garde, a French group of soldiers and scouts dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of historic songs. Your browser does not support the audio element. Listen to Le Roi Louis. La Vie en rose" is the signature song of popular French singer Édith Piaf, written in 1945, popularized in 1946, and released as a single in 1947. The song became very popular in the US in 1950 with no fewer than seven different versions reaching the Billboard charts. These were by Tony Martin, Paul Weston, Bing Crosby (recorded June 22, 1950), Ralph Flanagan, Victor Young, and Louis Armstrong. L'Aventure 3:10 Partout La Vie Lé Dure 3:25 P 5057 Louis Harrys L'Aventure / Partout La Vie Lé Dure ‎(7") Piros P 5057 Reunion 1981 Similar to Louis Harrys - L'Aventure / Partout La Vie Lé Dure Passe-Partout - Concerto Rigolo album mp3 Johnny Hallyday - L'aventure C'est L'aventure album mp3 Bernard Heidsieck - Partition V: Poèmes-partition album mp3 Marie Cherrier - L'aventure album mp3 gilbert becaud - l'aventure album mp3 Ensemble Aventure, Nicolaus A. Huber - Kammermusik album mp3 Le Grand Orchestre De Paul Mauriat - Pourvu Que Ca Dure / Attends Ou Va-T-En album mp3 Apes - Dschungufieber album mp3 Francis Lai - Bande Sonore Originale Du Film "L'aventure C'est L'aventure" album mp3 Cam. Blanckaert - La Cumparsita album mp3	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1088
__label__cc	0.531836	0.468164	Museum XX-XXI c. Programm MOC Museum of Arts of the XX-XXI c. Visit Us What to see Exposition Museum's courtyard About museum History of the Museum Science program Museum of Arts of the 20-21st Kolomna, Kremlin, Kazakova 10 Archive of the author 140400 Moscow region Kolomna, Kremlin, Kazakova 10 Vladimir Sterligov This article is translated by machine translation, may contain semantic, syntactic and / or grammatical errors.. Vladimir Vasilyevich Sterligov (18.03.1904/Warsaw - ☦ 01.11.1973/Leningrad) - avant garde painter and poet, considered by art professionals to be the last of the Russian Avant-garde artists. 1925 - arrived in Leningrad. 1926 – studied in headed by K. Malevich GINHUKe in the Pictorial Culture Department. 1929 - worked in the magazines «Chizh (Siskin)» and «Yozh (Hedgehog)», illustrated the Oberiuty. 1934 - was arrested, and until 1938 served his time in a camp near Karaganda. When the War broke out, he went to the front. 1942 - after the contusion was evacuated to Alma-Ata. 1946 – returned to Leningrad. 1960 - experienced a sudden change in his creativity. Exactly on Sunday, April 17 Vladimir wrote a landscape on Krestovsky Island, when he saw space in a new way and gradually realized its new properties, «I have lived for sixty human years by that time, but every morning I felt like newly-born». Since 1966 - lived in Peterhof. He was a member of the Artists Union, but practically didn’t show his works at exhibitions. His legacy is his school of students - ‘sterligovtsy’. 1970, January 31 – one-day exhibition together with Glebova in Scientific Research Institute of Theory and History of Architecture in Moscow. Theoretical evening meeting «On Straight and Curve.» 1970, 22 October - Exhibition in Moscow together with Glebova in State Museum of Fine Arts (the Engraving chamber). 1974 - his personal exhibition in the Artists’ Union. Died in Leningrad, was buried at the Babigonsky cemetery near Old Peterhof. Sterligov’s name became rather well-known at the turn of XX-XXI centuries. Due to his considerable and diverse creative activities, Vladimir Sterligov left a mark in the lives of many of his contemporaries; he was mentioned in the writings of Dmitry Likhachev, and Yakov Druskin. However, we still don’t know much about the artist’s very picturesque and graphic heritage. 28.09.2014 - 25.01.2015 /	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1091
__label__cc	0.706647	0.293353	Schools & Camps Babies & Young Children Community Service Organizations Travel & Weddings Friends and Family We Lost in 2020 Jan. 6, 2021: Below are the names of friends and family we lost in 2020 and whose obituaries were published in MyhometownBronxville. Clicking on the name will open the MyhometownBronxville obituary. We worked and played with them, worried about our children with them, complained about our problems at work with them, played sports with them, and shared each other's lives--both successes and failures. Many of them also made important contributions to this community, for which we are very grateful. Their departure leaves empty space in our hearts and lives, and we mourn their loss. Treva Foss Thoms Passed Away January 9, 2020 Richard "Dick" Ralph Smith Passed Away on January 13, 2020 William C. Petty III Passed Away on January 13, 2020 Hendrik Johannes Kranenburg Passes Away January 17, 2020 Peter Williamson Passed Away January 24, 2020 Madeline W. Jordan Passed Away on February 3, 2020 George McGee Rawlings Passed Away on February 12, 2020 Frances O’Connor Hardart Passed Away on February 19, 2020 Marc Guild Passes Away February 26, 2020 Charles J. Urstadt Passes Away on March 3, 2020 Carla Donkin Jenkins Passes Away on March 9, 2020 Robert H. Shaw Sr. Passed Away on March 24, 2020 William L. Ellis, Jr. Passed Away on March 27, 2020 Glenn Daniel Bellitto, Eastchester Town Councilman, Died on April 2, 2020, from COVID-19. John B. Casale Jr. Passed Away on April 8, 2020 John Anderson Quisenberry Died on April 9, 2020 of Coronavirus Walter James Kenney (Jim) Passed Away on April 10, 2020 Mary Armstrong Mimms Passed Away on April 13, 2020, at Age 105 Frederick George Frost III Died April 15, 2020 The Reverend Dr. William Lewis Steele Passed Away on April 19, 2020 Peter W. Hartmann Died April 22, 2020 Jerome Haims Passed Away on April 28, 2020 Lorraine Newbrand Lange Passed Away on May 7, 2020 Reiner Peters Passed Away on May 13, 2020 Stuart Clay McCandless Passed Away on May 20, 2020 William W. Renner, Jr. Passes Away on June 15, 2020 Eliot N. Vestner, Jr. Passed Away on July 10, 2020 Barbara Crane Lippe Passes Away on July 19, 2020 Joan Maria Cox McCaffrey Passed Away on July 26, 2020 Mary Anne Rittenhouse Passed Away on August 5, 2020 Thomas Francis Shevlin Passed Away on August 13, 2020 George Alan Young Died August 24, 2020 Freya Dora Ruegsegger Passed Away on September 18, 2020; Service To Be Held November 28 Maitland Chase Griffith Died September 23, 2020 Karen Holbrook Steward Passed Away on September 23, 2020 John James Valmas, Sr. Passed Away on October 11, 2020 Nancy Clement Stout Passed Away on October 13, 2020 William B. Contessa Passed Away on October 17, 2020 Robin Ann Lescott Passed Away October 18, 2020 Fred Hills Passed Away November 7, 2020 Thomas Francis Delaney Passed Away on November 12, 2020 Anna Kazanjian Longobardo Passed Away on December 7, 2020 Mary Barksdale Cherna Passes Away December 16, 2020 Note: If we have inadvertently left someone off this list, please let us know by an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Obituaries Recent Articles Edward Browning Chase Died January 1, 2021 Home \| Calendar \| Galleries \| Obituaries \| Advertise With Us \| Contact Us Terms of Use \| Posting Rules MyhometownBroxnville reserves the right to monitor and remove all comments. For more information on Posting Rules, please review our Rules and Terms of Use, both of which govern the use and access of this site. Thank you. The information presented here is for informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to present accurate information, myhometownBronxville, LLC, does not in any way accept responsibility for the accuracy of or consequences from the use of this information herein. We urge all users to independently confirm any information provided herein and consult with an appropriate professional concerning any material issue of fact or law. The views and opinions expressed by the writers, event organizers and advertisers do not necessarily represent those of myhometownBronxville, LLC, its officers, staff or contributors. The use of this website is governed by the Terms of Use . No portion of this publication may be reproduced or redistributed, either in whole or part, without the express written consent of the publisher. Copyright © 2009 myhometownbronxville.com, All rights reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1093
__label__wiki	0.94056	0.94056	Temple, church cited for humanitarian efforts By Special to NJJN May 10, 2010, 12:00 am 0 Edit Rabbi Jonathan Roos, left, and the Rev. David McKirachan accept the Jersey Shore Humanitarian Award on April 29. Programs designed to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding earned the Monmouth Reform Temple in Tinton Falls and the Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury the 2010 Jersey Shore Humanitarian Award from the Jersey Shore chapter of the American Conference on Diversity. The two houses of worship were chosen “for their contributions to advance human relations and improve the quality of life” for local citizens, according to the conference, which works with youth, community, corporate, faith, and governmental constituencies. Rabbi Jonathan Roos and the Rev. David McKirachan accepted the award at the annual Dining for Diversity awards reception, held April 29 at the Sheraton Eatontown. Their long partnership, said Roos, promotes social justice and tikun olam — the Jewish commandment to “repair the world.” Roos told NJJN that the award signifies MRT’s “deep commitment to building community, both within and beyond the walls of our temple. We are blessed to have such great partners in the members of the Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury and in Rev. McKirachan.” Coming together in interfaith cooperation is a longstanding tradition between MRT and the church. Fifty years ago, before MRT had a building, the church offered its facilities for Shabbat services, holidays, and religious school. For seven years, temple members would transform the sanctuary by bringing in a portable ark containing the Torah scroll and taking down the cross and then return the church to its original state. With feelings of gratitude for that hospitality, Roos said, the temple began sharing a Thanksgiving eve interfaith service with the church, alternating venues and sermons by the religious leaders. McKirachan, in a phone interview with NJJN, said the partnership began as part of his church’s tradition of “reaching out to people in need” from all faith communities — and as a way they “do hospitality.” As the hospitality between the two congregations grew, said McKirachan, “I wanted to push it a little further, to open up conversations between the faiths.” In that spirit, the two leaders launched “Open Doors/Open Hearts,” a discussion series. The first session, held Feb. 8 at the church, centered around biblical implications of the relationship between Jews and Christians; the second, on Feb. 22 at the temple, focused on cultural and religious perceptions, especially anti-Semitism and anti-Christian attitudes. The program culminated March 7 in “Breaking Bread: A Passover/Easter Tea,” to celebrate the respective traditions of the congregations. Participation in the program was, said McKirachan, “off the scale; 80-90 people from both congregations took part, talking about issues that unite us and those that make us different.” The aim, he said, was to “bridge the gaps that needed to be bridged and to continue and deepen our alliance.” McKirachan — who said his may be the only Presbyterian church with a mezuza on the doorway — described the next joint project being planned: staging a drama based on a journal written by a woman interned in a death camp. Continuing the relationship, he said, will ensure that the two congregations “will always be close — the best thing in the world.” “Interfaith study, cooperation, and fellowship are fundamental pieces of the mitzva work we do at MRT,” said Roos. “We are honored that the American Council on Diversity has selected us as a model for the rest of the community.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1104
__label__wiki	0.794557	0.794557	Home Latest Stories Joan Osborne and Shawn Colvin Keep All Bases Covered at the Music... Joan Osborne and Shawn Colvin Keep All Bases Covered at the Music Pier Twenty years ago, Joan Osborne and Shawn Colvin were main-stage acts on North America’s first female-only music festival, founded by Sarah McLachlan. The resulting “Lilith Fair” was successful enough in Summer ’97 to warrant an encore in Summer ‘98, again featuring Osborne and Colvin. With their recent show at the Music Pier still fresh, it’s too early to guess if they’ll be back in Ocean City next summer. But if so, much of this week’s crowd would welcome their return. Joan Osborne is best remembered for her Grammy-winning, 1996 Top 5 Billboard pop hit, “One of Us”. What may be less known is that she’s one of the better song interpreters currently working. This reviewer had some idea, having witnessed her perform “Little Red Corvette” with Philadelphia’s The Roots at Brooklyn Academy of Music in December 1999, plus watched her reverent take on “What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted” with The Funk Brothers, in 2002’s acclaimed Standing in the Shadows of Motown film documentary. What this OCNJ Daily critic and Bob Dylan fanatic didn’t realize, was that Osborne has a new album of Dylan covers coming out in September. So, to call Osborne’s set, comprised entirely of Dylan songs aside from her trademark hit, a pleasant surprise might be underselling it a bit. Equally unprepared, were Andrea & Herb Brunhoffer, a Philadelphia couple visiting Ocean City, seated nearby in row two. Andrea has been visiting Ocean City for 49 years. She was at the Music Pier last summer for Colin Hay, another one of her favorites, but calls Bob Dylan “my number one, easily”. When Osborne introduced the night’s program, before launching into “High Water”, from 2001’s Love & Theft, delighted smiles over our luck were exchanged. Osborne has shown another side of Dylan before, covering “The Man in the Long Black Coat” on her 1995 debut. If this performance was any indicator, this recent self-described “deep dive”, will unearth more treasures. Osborne’s set was an eclectic, hand-picked mix from Dylan’s extensive catalog. It featured deep cuts (“Spanish Harlem Incident”), protest anthems (“Masters of War”) and big hits (“Rainy Day Women”). “Women”, the highest charting number of Dylan’s career, was rendered nearly unrecognizable. Between session ace Jack Petruzelli’s electric guitar riffing and Osborne’s blues wail, “everybody must get stoned” gained sexier undertones. This rendition gaining steady play on Philly’s WXPN 88.5, who hosted the evening, would not be surprising. Joan excelled with some inspired assistance, both in the form of Dylan’s songbook and her company onstage. Petruzelli, a New Jersey native and member of “The Fab Faux”, provided bittersweet acoustic six-string underpinning to make “Buckets of Rain” shine. He also moved to piano late in the show, so Osborne could “Ring Them Bells” for everyone scuffling through “this very intense time”. On the encore, Osborne brought out Shawn Colvin, for the first time on this tour. “When’s the last time we’ve sang together?” Osborne asked her, once Colvin belatedly made her way out onstage and the sound synced. “I have no idea”, mumbled Colvin, “the nineties?!?”. Osborne, having plenty of recent practice, clearly had full command of the lyrics to the Dylan classic “Tangled up in Blue”. In addition to singing her verses, Osborne helpfully cued up Colvin’s on her iPad. It was a sweet bit of impromptu teamwork, giving their sets a baton-passing feel. The headliner, Shawn Colvin, is more commonly known for her songwriting. She’s respected enough by peers, like Steve Earle and Richard Thompson, to instruct at Earle’s Camp Copperhead songwriting retreat. Colvin, a South Dakotan armed with a charmingly self-deprecating, salty sense of humor, claims she doesn’t have much insight on the writing process. “I don’t know what to tell these campers”, then stated “thievery, sleep and deadlines” were the three keys over her thirty-year career. Following a headliner in her own right, who just performed a set of songs penned by the 2016 Nobel Prize Winner for Literature, is a tall order. Undaunted, Shawn Colvin was able to rise to that challenge. She did so by piggybacking on the momentum Osborne’s set built, while highlighting their differences as well. Colvin, who performed solo, utilizes “alternate” guitar tuning, a la Joni Mitchell. This occasionally led to her having to re-tune between songs on Monday night. Luckily, if Colvin ever craps out as a concert draw, or a guitar tech, she’s got a possible future as a comedian. While playing with nobs and testing strings, her riffs on touring life, aging and ill-advised romance, struck a chord. When they weren’t clapping or listening intently, Colvin had the crowd laughing with her. This isn’t to say Colvin didn’t also mine the songwriting Hall of Fame archives. Her encore included takes on “Ol’ 55” by Tom Waits and Talking Heads’ “Naïve Melody (This Must Be The Place)”. She was bold enough to break out Bruce Springsteen’s “Tougher Than the Rest” mid-show. “I know, it’s pretty nervy to try to do a Boss song, while playing in Jersey”. The crowd, appreciating the acknowledgement, let her know she pulled it off. Colvin primarily stuck with her own creations, selections from her “long catalog of breakup songs”. One of those was 1997 Song of the Year Grammy Award Winner, “Sunny Came Home”. “Sunny’ has been described by Steve Earle as “the ultimate break-up song”. Colvin once asked Earle, no stranger to breakups himself, why he thought so. His reply was simple: “because it’s a murder ballad”. Fair enough. An appropriate bit of Gallows’ humor there. 20 years after Lilith Fair, it’s nice to have Joan Osborne and Shawn Colvin still out there, walking on the wire. Joan Osborne Set (All songs by Bob Dylan except where noted by asterisk): High Water (for Charley Patton) Spanish Harlem Incident Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright Rainy Day Women Leopard-Skin Pillbox Hat Buckets of Rain Highway 61 Revisited One of Us* Ring Them Bells (with Jack Petruzelli on piano) Tangled Up in Blue (with Shawn Colvin) Shawn Colvin Set: American Tune Shotgun Down the Avalanche Wichita Skyline Tougher Than the Rest (Bruce Springsteen cover) Sonny Came Home Ricochet in Time Round of Blues Ol’ 55 (Tom Waits cover, on piano) If I Were Brave (on piano) Naïve Melody (This Must Be The Place) (Talking Heads cover) Jack Petruzelli Joan Osborne Lilith Fair Ocean City Music Pier Previous articleLAST CHANCE TO VISIT THE OCEAN CITY FISHING CLUBHOUSE AND PIER ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 Next articleHomeland Security Conference Stresses Vigilance in Cape May County	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1109
__label__wiki	0.647398	0.647398	Navigator Enterprises Posted by navhistory on October 10, 2017 in Worldwide Partnership Summary: After noting our early ventures in the US in the 1940s, this article touches lightly on the evangelical history of missional enterprises and then moves into the awakening Navigator interest in such enterprises in the 1970s. To respond to restrictions on traditional missionaries, we moved broadly through three phases: cover stories, relevant employment, authentic contributions to society. By then, we were seeing enterprises as a means of advancing the kingdom rather than only as a vehicle of identity for our missionaries. We embraced the triple challenge of simultaneously generating financial sustainability, social impact, and spiritual transformation. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. Early Navigator Efforts and Viewpoints Enterprises in Church History Navigator Enterprises: 1970s The 1980s: Questions of Access, Authenticity, and Integration Holistic Enterprises in Poor and Restricted Countries Financing Ministries “My Economic History” by James Quist-Therson From the 1930s onward, Navigators have ministered alongside men and women in their daily workplace contexts. Indeed, during WWII, our main emphasis was among naval personnel on their ships. However, a theology of daily work only took shape slowly and was, as we shall see, as much a response to external pressures as a chosen strategy. After WWII, almost all our contacts dispersed. Many of them enrolled in colleges and seminaries. The small nucleus that remained around Dawson Trotman wrestled with basic questions of our identity and mission. In the immediate post-war years, Daws had no freedom to make our needs known, so that our various workplace initiatives during 1946-1948 can be seen as attempts to stay economically viable. Several small businesses were launched. Examples: Reliable Radio Repair and Superior Sign Service.1 Roy Robertson moved to Dallas to work in an automobile dealership for his father.2 Dave Rohrer was “tentmaking up in the valley.” Sanny tried his hand at selling books.3 These early enterprises were examples of “tentmaking,” in line with the Apostle Paul’s practice of his trade when he lacked gifts in money or in-kind. Daws encouraged the development of productive hobbies. He himself became adept at air-brushing and painting and burning mottoes into leather. His diary records that he spent many hours on perfecting the production of mottoes; by the end of 1946, he was experimenting with sand blasting wood mottoes and, a few days before Christmas, made his first three sales at five dollars each! He had a very practical cast of mind.4 It was Calvin Coolidge,5 some twenty years earlier, who had proclaimed that “the chief business of the American people is business.”6 This cultural bias may have influenced our favorite metaphor in the early days of urging men “to get down to business.” We may also relish a quote from John Calvin, a leader of the Reformation: “The life of the godly is justly compared to trading, for they ought naturally to exchange and barter with one another in order to maintain intercourse.” Taking business in a broad sense, we also supplemented gift income first from producing printed “materials” and then, after the purchase of Glen Eyrie, from conference earnings. Neither of these was a money-spinner. Recurring deficits in running the Glen were followed by fundraising campaigns and by cutting back on our HQ staff. Tom Sorrells, a contributor to our early refurbishing of the Glen, launched Global Communications Services as an electronics business in Colorado Springs, using his radio antenna near Eagle Lake.7 Why did we later choose the term “enterprise” rather than business? The dictionary defines an enterprise as “an undertaking, especially one of great scope, complication, or risk.”8 This term allows us to include for-profit and not-for-profit: consultancies, professional corporations, NGOs, manufacturing—the whole range of goods and services. Also, the choice of this term signals that we want to serve Nav entrepreneurs, whether or not they are staff.9 Missional enterprises have a long tradition, stretching back through the monastic communities and surfacing anew for evangelicals in the skilled team that William Carey10 assembled in India, to help support his pioneering mission. Carey himself arrived in India in 1793 and worked as the manager of an indigo plantation, going on to become a professor of Sanskrit, a reputed botanist, a social reformer (advocating successfully for laws against sacrificing female infants and burning widows). With Marshman (a teacher) and Ward (a printer), they settled in Serampore and “translated and published the whole Bible in six languages, the New Testament in twenty-three others and portions of the Scriptures in ten others.”11 In Nav circles, there was an awareness of the book Today’s Tentmakers by Christy Wilson (Tyndale House Publishers, 1980) which provides a historical overview and then reflects on his own experience in Afghanistan (1951-1973). However, a much more popular text in our community was Profit for the Lord by William Danker (Eerdmans, 1971). This tells the fascinating story of the Moravians and the Basel Mission Trading Company. As his introduction observes: Fundamentalist missions have generally been extremely reluctant to divert energy or money from verbal proclamation of the gospel to social action. . . . Neither group (sc. mainline or fundamentalist) has shown much interest in helping the national church, to say nothing of the mission, achieve an indigenous economic base. . . . Western patterns of church and mission support have in practice become standard for non-western churches. . . . It was not always so.12 The next treatment to attract wider attention among us was God’s New Envoys by Tetsunao Yamamori (Multnomah, 1987). Yamamori projected that by 2000 some 83 percent of the world’s non-Christian population would reside in countries closed to traditional missionary approaches: we could certainly lower this percentage after the fall of the Soviet Empire and other newer developments, but his point is valid. As the then leader of a relief and development agency (Food for the Hungry International), Yamamori was well-placed to move the argument forward. Thus: God’s new envoys . . . will be more than tentmakers. ‘Tentmaking’ refers primarily to an economic factor: a missionary’s being financially self-supported. But God’s new envoys will be distinguished from traditional missionaries by much more than financial self-support, especially in terms of training and function and target mission. They will be specialists in every sense of the word.13 Yamamori places his focus, in line with the priority prevalent in the 1990s, on the people groups that have often proved “the least winnable—yielding the greatest dangers, the most frustrations, and the lowest conversion rates.” This is admirable but, as Navigators scanned the horizon, we tended to embrace and work among a much wider group of the unchurched and, certainly, the undiscipled. Nor were we primarily concerned with the agenda of a relief and development agency. Nevertheless, Yamamori presents a motivational challenge and a convincing argument for establishing legitimate enterprises. It is also worth observing that evangelicals have had the field almost to themselves. David Miller’s God at Work: The History and Promise of the Faith at Work Movement (Oxford, 2007) recounts a lasting antipathy to business among the mainline churches. He quotes Robert Wuthnow14: “Even those most concerned about social issues such as peace, poverty, inequality and economic injustice have been surprisingly blind to the economic realm.” The World Council of Churches did attend in the 1990s increasingly to “lay participation” but understood such ministry as participation in the struggle for justice and freedom of the poor, the marginalized and the socially degraded. Development of profitable business models was rather suspect! Miller summarizes his analysis with these words: “The WCC, blinded by its own theological ideology, failed to see any co-creative possibilities, contributions or potential for moral or societal good coming from the marketplace.”15 Waldron Scott, looking ahead in 1970,16 perceptively wrote: . . . until now we have concentrated on disciple-making, but have interpreted ‘disciple’ for the most part in purely ‘spiritual’ terms. By which I mean we have emphasized evangelism, Bible study, etc. as over against doing good works such as feeding or clothing the poor, visiting the sick and those in prison, etc. It is clear that these last- named areas are important to discipleship and even crucial (see Matthew 25:31-46). It is equally clear that, in the words of Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits ‘there is not time for everything.’ Nevertheless, can we who serve in Asia amidst such deep poverty avoid rethinking our position on this matter? The Lausanne Covenant of 1974 brought light to bear on Christian social responsibility. An extract from section 5: Because men and women are made in the image of God, every person, regardless of race, religion, color, culture, class, sex or age, has an intrinsic dignity because of which he or she should be respected and served, not exploited. Here too we express penitence both for our neglect and for having sometimes regarded evangelism and social concern as mutually exclusive. . . . We affirm that evangelism and socio-political involvement are both part of our Christian duty. For both are necessary expressions of our doctrines of God and man, our love for our neighbor and our obedience to Jesus Christ. . . . The salvation we claim should be transforming us in the totality of our personal and social responsibilities. Faith without works is dead.17 Nevertheless, as Brian Griffiths observes in The Creation of Wealth, the Christian Church has never found it easy to come to terms with the marketplace.18 Now, having touched on a little of the evolving background, we will note briefly our HQ Business Ministries and move on to the emergence of missionary enterprises, at first through our Missionary Associates program in the late 1970s. In 1973, Dan Rich was recruited to develop our publications business that became NavPress in 1975. Previously, it had been known as the Materials Fulfillment Department.19 LeRoy Eims, for example, had published seven books (not all through NavPress) by the end of 1978, as well as broadcasting a series of brief radio programs (See also the article titled “Materials and Communications”). The Glen Eyrie Group is interesting as a study of a business in which it has often proved challenging to balance the spiritual and the financial elements that are required. In 1977, we introduced our first systematic thrust to place business and professional people in the increasing number of countries for which it was not easy to secure missionary visas. Bill Threlkeld launched and led this Missionary Associates (MA) program. The concept called for qualified disciple-makers who were also trained and experienced professionals to secure positions that allowed them to invest their skills in foreign countries, as team members with other missionary associates and Navigator staff. Ideally, several associates would work in the same general location for mutual encouragement and support. The intent, not always feasible, was also for the associates to be geographically close to our staff, for consistent guidance and oversight. The MA committee20 began work in May 1977 by setting up a screening process. From the start, we were committed to genuine professionals who would do good work and would, in their contexts, have access to colleagues and clients and others who were beyond the natural reach of Navigator staff.21 Teachers formed the largest contingent, followed by engineers and computer specialists. The program grew quickly. After five years, twenty-four couples and thirty-eight singles had been sent out as associates, of whom twenty couples and twenty-eight singles were still on station.22 Seven countries had participated by sending: twenty-five countries had received associates. By the end of 1989, we had sent out 310 MAs into some fifty countries, with 175 still on station.23 The committee maintained a high standard, in line with Threlkeld’s concept paper. Most of those not accepted had not yet become disciple-makers. The last, who entered Ethiopia, began to serve in July 1986. Although the Missionary Associates program eventually had processed many participants, most of them were not employed in restricted countries, nor were they typically those who had the leadership ability as well as the cultural fluency to develop team ministries. It would be wrong to imply that the flow of ideas was only, or even mainly, from the center to the periphery. We were learning as we came to know the stories of Navigators who had found their own ways through the economic and political turmoil of their own countries. A vivid example was our leader in Ghana, James Quist-Therson. Extracts from the story of his economic initiatives are at the end of this paper. In fact, Ghana held many lessons for us. I was familiar with the economic chaos that erupted in that country in the early 1970s, having been asked by our International Leadership Team (ILT) to assess whether we should withdraw in light of the phenomenal rate of inflation. We had begun in Ghana when Marvin and Georgette Smith arrived in Accra in 1974. They were soon joined by Craig Goldfain and Linda Dunn. Dave and Sherry Hall had relocated in Ghana after the barbarities of president Idi Amin forced them to evacuate from Uganda. Navigators were warmly welcomed by hospitable Ghanaian believers. However, Ghana was in a desperate financial condition. In 1975, two additional missionary reps were requested, but the ILT refused these allocations as financially unsustainable. Indeed, we projected that these two families would require an additional c$180,000 increasing at 30 to 40 percent per year. Though we appreciated the cost-cutting efforts of our resident team, we knew that our alternatives had to be some mix of tentmaking, withdrawing our team, using currency adjustments, working only in one city, developing a different style of ministry. An investment appraisal24 was carried out on site by Donald McGilchrist in February 1976 and the International Leadership Team accepted option 8 which froze our team at the existing level on the field of three ARs, one WCS, two ITs on condition that the mission in Ghana should again be reviewed by the ILT no later than April 1977. During the 1970s, two significant enterprises were launched in the developing world. Their trajectories were very different. We look first at the Philippines and then at Egypt. In the Philippines In the Philippines, Gene and Helen Tabor arrived as Nav missionaries in 1962, working closely with the Denlers. By the early 1970s, faced with the multi-faceted needs of Filipino families, Gene was moved to begin developing small self-supporting farming and business operations, so that he could minister to economic as well as spiritual needs. The first farm was in the rural district of Pandi. God prospered this vision which Gene later described as maturing into four interlocking components: to the whole person, to indigenous leadership, to the poor, to disciple-making. Here we see the emergence of what was later called “holistic” ministry.25 This took Gene well beyond the traditional content of our ministries in those days, and some difficult tensions arose. With the Filipinos taking sides and some strong reservations among our international leaders, Gene decided that he should resign from The Navigators. He founded Reach in 1976, after stepping down as our country leader.26 Reach gave birth to Lakas-Angkan,27 the crucible for an integrated movement of contextualized disciple-making, missions, and justice, with a bias towards socio-economic development.28 The Tabors and the Filipinos they influenced were pioneers, not always understood but always sacrificially faithful to the Lord of the harvest. Much later, in 1992, at our first international consultation on microenterprises, Gene was welcomed back as an experienced resource by the Nav practitioners who gathered to strengthen our commitment to holistic ministry. In the Middle East (some names removed for security reasons) We turn next to the Middle East. A publishing company was founded in the region in 1978 by two local Navigators.29 They had moved to another MENA nation to help the couple who launched a ministry in 1975. Their aim in starting the press was to produce high-quality printing that would be profitable and from which they as co-owners could covenant to donate 50 percent of their net profit to the strengthening of our ministries in the Middle East. Their foundational text was Deuteronomy 8:17-18. They carried the perspective that they were receiving from God rather than giving to God. Working closely with a Navigator leader in the region as their coach, they delighted in running their business expertly as a partnership with God. The press trained a dedicated staff and built an excellent operation. It functioned profitably for more than twenty years, during which the staff were able to provide all the financial needs of our indigenous ministries in that nation. Eventually, because of changing market conditions, the press closed in 2006. However, it is worth recording some guiding principles30 that John Eames of US NavPress observed when he visited the press in 1988: Commitment to work very hard and sacrificially in the startup stage of the business A strong and enduring relationship between the two local partners A counseling relationship with our country leader for accountability and conflict resolution A recognition that the press was itself their ministry: it was owned by God, their master Work in Restricted Countries We had ministered in restricted countries since at least 1972, when we first assigned staff to Eastern Europe.31 Our subsequent commitments to major countries with access challenges included India in 1976 and China in 1981.32 By the 1980s, the need for sustained ministry in restricted countries33 was becoming acute. Our commitment to the nations did not permit us to ignore the more “difficult” countries. In five34 of our twelve ethno-religious blocs, we were using what we called “cover” occupations that usually appeared to be legal, but to which we typically gave little investment in time or money. They provided pragmatic and often “hollow” identities. By the middle of the decade, we had seen such occupations challenged or refused registration in several countries. We knew that we had to pool our experience, to learn from others, to solidify our presence. We were facing a proliferation of problems which we were trying to tackle in unconnected ways. Therefore, Jerry White took up the need for what we called Project Access35 “to develop all possible means of access to closed or closing countries in addition to the traditional missionary presence.” It was noteworthy that Project Access assumed that the solution would be business-related access. As he put it, however, “We Navigators are experts in ministry and novices in business.” Therefore, we must involve experienced businessmen.36 White gathered comments from Nav-related business leaders at our President’s Conference at the beginning of 1986. Their recommendations ranged from buying a controlling interest in existing exporters to our target countries to using nationals who were not Americans, especially immigrants in the USA from such countries. A recommendation to improve our means of access to restricted countries was approved by INC 5 in March 1986. From the perspective of our extensive investment in Eastern Europe, this was hardly a new concern. As our Eastern Europe (EER) leader Dave G. had written in April 1983: We are in the midst of wrestling with this issue and, since more and more missionaries will be needing good cover occupations, this issue will not leave us. . . . One basic question is the degree of freedom and flexibility we have to use ministry money to establish, protect, and continue the credibility of a cover occupation. He submitted a paper from Al Bussard on “Principles for the Financing of Cover Occupations.” Our EER team was attempting to develop solid cover occupations for our on-field missionaries. Grissen reported that, “A has a tour cover . . . B an animal vitamins cover . . . C & D a medical technology cover . . . E a shipping cover . . . and so forth.” Note the ubiquity of the term “cover.” An extreme example of the ways in which we struggled to provide “cover stories” for our missionaries in Eastern Europe is the experience of Americans Don and Lois N. during the fifteen years from 1982 to 1997. Don’s summary is eloquent: Fifteen years, seven international moves, five foreign languages, eleven questionable or phony or tent-faker identities, three real development identities and one that I would call an integrated identity. Another way to summarize it is that the first nineteen years of my life I was a secular person who lived more or less without an awareness of the invisible world. The next nineteen years I lived in a kind of sacred other-worldly sphere denying the reality of the physical world.37 Even well-placed enterprises fell victim to the obstructive nature of Communist bureaucracies. For example, in 1985, we had begun designing Wings of Access, a business that would import day-old chicks and feed from the Netherlands38 into Poland, setting up a legal foundation in the former country and operating a barter arrangement, through which the imported chicks would be brought to maturity or “fryer stage” in Poland and then sold for consumption on the Polish market, or exported. The Polish income would buy raw materials or manufactured goods which were to be shipped back to the West and sold for Western currencies, thus completing a financial cycle that would purchase more chicks in the Netherlands. During the planning period of eighteen months, several unforeseen blockages arose: Polish government revoked license of our import/export agent Barter agreements now required clearance by Polish Ministry of Trade A new IMF loan to Poland required barter to be reduced from 50 percent to an eventual 5 percent of foreign trade New trade regulations: our farm must contract with the Polish state chicken farm Polish government imposed new pricing structure which would necessitate applying for a state subsidy Quota limitations imposed: no business possible before 1988 How many more obstacles might occur when the project began? It is good to note, however, that our cautious financial controls meant that only $14,000 of the $125,000 raised externally by investors had to be written off and that our missionary had been able to carry on ministry in Poland, despite the above distractions.39 In 1985, Jerry White began to respond to concerns raised by Al Bussard and Dave G. Their focus was on affiliating with or creating business identities. We were experiencing problems such as “the cost of setting up businesses, embarrassment when their products do not sell, diversion of the energies of our missionaries into maintenance of their covers.” We recognized that we needed outside help. We were novices in business, trying to reinvent the wheel. Meanwhile, the number of restricted countries was growing. After much discussion, both with business friends and among the International Ministries Leadership Team (IMLT),40 our council accepted Jerry White’s recommendation in February 1986 that Project Access should become a global project. A Task Force Access (TFA) was called together in June, projected across two phases: Phase 1 would last for four months, led by Paul Stanley. Objectives: develop guidelines; identify needs; set up facilitating procedures. TFA1 comprised primarily Nav leaders. Phase 2 would last for two years, led by Dr. John Cassidy.41 Objectives: find access facilitators; respond to field needs; coordinate access teams; recommend long-range organizational solutions. TFA2 was primarily businessmen. The project statement accepted by the council had clearly stated that the need was “to develop means of business-related access.”42 The phase 1 group met in June 1986, with Charlie Dokmo as TFA administrator. Five field leaders were complemented by three IET members and an attorney. It was quickly agreed that a missionary’s access identity should: Be seen as a bona fide operation by the local government Meet an on-going societal need Have a low vulnerability to political and economic disruption Fit the missionary’s personal and professional qualifications Cassidy’s proposal was that we should structure Project Access teams in which Nav missionaries and business/professional facilitators were linked. He emphasized that we cannot use facades, nor can we use a strategy that ties up our missionaries with encumbrances. A first round of prioritizing our businesses (often struggling) and our target countries was drawn up. The financial and legal considerations which the US Navigators required were examined. A central principle of the access strategy that Cassidy formulated raised questions among some of our missionary staff. For example, he argued that most of the time and energy of our staff should be spent in ministry rather than in business activities, and that our staff should maintain a distance from direct business responsibility. Thus, in each case, the external (non-staff) facilitator would initiate and assume responsibility for the business or professional activities in a country.43 Around this time, the use of the term “bi-vocational missionary” was increasing. Strong resistance to this term developed among Navigator leaders, mainly from the theological perspective that a person should not have two vocations and that this would foster the notorious sacred–secular split in the minds of our staff. It assumed that “ministry” and “business” are separate spheres. By the early 1990s, the phrase was almost extinct among us as we began to deepen our theology of work.44 John Cassidy served us well during his two years of guiding Task Force Access. However, we found it hard to accept his foundational approach that ministry and business do not mix, so that our missionaries should not be tentmakers but be freed up for ministry. This conflicted with our emerging understanding of the nature of “ministry.” He had also encountered difficulties in that he stepped into a mix of individual initiatives already begun; of expectations that were too high; of internal changes within the Navigator structure; and, finally, with his own declared commitment that he could not give us more than half of his time.45 One can observe that this experience illustrated, again, that it was hard for Nav leaders to work constructively with business or other external leaders. At our worst, we tended to manifest a certain exclusivity. This is a downside of our focus on “growing our own” rather than hiring staff. An additional challenge was that the TFA was a centralizing solution in a decentralizing organization which had adopted the turn towards our Global Society in 1988. TFA was launched as a facilitating mechanism, not a bureaucracy. However, expectations were pitched exceptionally high and, concurrently, we were working through our evolution into a Global Society. At the same time, the task force firmly pursued three principles which did not always find a ready response in the field: Time Partitioning: The majority of Nav missionary time will be invested in ministry (freedom of time). Business Responsibility: The Nav missionary will not have primary responsibility for the business (freedom of responsibility). Employment vs. Contracting: We will seek to have the Nav missionary operate as an independent contractor, rather than an employee for the access company (freedom of allegiance). In light of various tensions and misunderstandings, John Cassidy felt the need to make it clear, when TFA1 reconvened in November 1987, that the TFA program was not intended as a permanent organization handing out global solutions to every missionary’s access problems. It was an investigation; a depository of ideas, possibilities and cases. Lessons Learned from Project Access Nevertheless, significant progress was made in facilitating our missions thrust. Paul Stanley summarized five results that had been learned during the two years of TFA: Better understanding of the access problem or challenge Need for overall strategy and philosophy of Project Access Need for unified and global effort, not central control Need to rethink the Nav missionary, in terms of preparation, selection, and training Need for a separate Project Access corporation Learning how to manage our own businesses helped to draw us into the mainstreams of society. It better prepared us, in natural settings, for access to the hearts of people. Also, increasingly, we were starting to see the value chain in which we worked—clients, customers, suppliers, professional advisors and their families—as the relational networks that God wished us to cultivate. We did not want to be isolated from these natural networks in order to “do the ministry” elsewhere. By 1987,46 we listed forty-nine access projects in twelve countries, which made it imperative to pool lessons learned and sharpen our approaches. Task Force Access ran its allotted course of two years, concluding in August 1988. At the closing meeting, Cassidy reviewed the history of TFA over the two years and the lessons learned. He pointed out that our Nav culture, our grow-your-own mentality, hindered our partnership with business leaders.47 One conclusion was that we needed more occupationally prepared missionaries who had earned the credentials to function authentically in foreign contexts. We need to rethink “the Nav missionary” in terms of preparation and selection. This, of course, was radically different from our traditional habit of discouraging potential staff who wished to acquire advanced degrees. This was a turbulent time, as we struggled to agree on the strategic and to empower the operational aspects. For example, the European perspective (e.g. Clayton) was that we must settle the why before immersing ourselves in the what. And yet Fischer’s response, as the American leading a team of five missionaries in Yugoslavia, was that urgent field-empowering initiatives were required to strengthen their precarious presence.48 A strong critique49 of how TFA did not “deliver” from his perspective as a Field Missionary was written by American Don N., whom we already noted as having struggled to move toward an authentic occupation. He identified several failures, some of which are mentioned in this paper. He put forward some recommendations that we largely adopted when TFA ended. Basically, Don was tracking his experience with TFA from the time of the Yugoslavia team’s decision in June 1986 that he and Lois should pursue resident access through the months of dialogue with TFA until they had to return to the US in June 1988 on the expiry of their visas. Access to Restricted Countries by 1989 As regards what we called restricted countries, the status in September 198950 was as follows: There were seventy-nine significant restricted countries. By the year 2000: 66 percent of the world’s population; 36 percent in China and India alone; 86 percent of the world’s unbelievers The Navigators had a sustained ministry commitment to twenty-four of these countries containing 76 percent of the population of all seventy-nine restricted countries. Committed to these twenty-four restricted countries were: 227 of our 3021 staff (8 percent), including wives; thirty-two of our 139 Missionary Associates (23 percent), including wives; of these 227 staff, 172 were residents in the restricted countries (76 percent) While we recognized that Navigator enterprises had a far wider application than merely restricted countries, our existential need focused on countries in which it was not practicable to secure missionary visas or to settle into the fabric of society as religious professionals. Relationships with Nationals and Money Our trajectory was becoming clearer, as we absorbed the extent of the need. In summary, we had launched Project Access in order to get American staff set up in restricted countries. We were beginning to help missionary staff from other countries. We then considered helping national staff and we moved through a predictable series of expansions of our concept until we eventually found ourselves helping national lay laborers in open countries. Thus, we began to speak of “access to the hearts of people”: Project Access was much more than a vehicle for sustaining a presence in a country but should also be a vehicle for carrying out relevant ministry among the local inhabitants. Access implies a solid theology of work, not merely a cloak of temporary identity. Many other agencies tended to “buy” national staff with foreign money, thus removing the discipline of putting down national roots and letting money rather than demonstrated effectiveness become the motor. We were alert to the dangers of this. We would not buy national staff to serve as our representatives. Instead, we would invest in the work of their hands so that they are enabled, not owned (Titus 3:14).51 Deeper Understanding of the Term “Access” Out of the TFA closing discussion in 1988 emerged the decision to form an Access Central Team (ACT) led by McGilchrist.52 ACT I drew from the fresh “Statements Leading Towards an International Structural Model” (one of the Global Society outcomes) and from the reading of Profit for the Lord by William Danker, which explores the history of economic engagements by the Moravian Brethren and the Basel Mission Society.53 The Moravians, for example, were committed to the concept that missions and business are to be distinguished but not separated from each other.54 Access settled into an international partnership of commitments to help secure and sustain an authentic presence for ministry among peoples in contexts that would not accept traditional identities as Christian workers.55 In support of this, the work of ACT I-III was to build the infrastructure and vehicles to adequately support such missionaries. One can sketch our emerging approach with some broad brushstrokes, as follows: In the 1970s, we used various cover stories (pretending to be what we were not). The outcomes usually were bankrupt businesses sustained by donor income. In the 1980s, we realized that, to serve the Prince of Truth, we needed to have legitimate occupations so that we could justly claim to have valid work, real jobs, a true identity. The outcomes were legal, but often had a limited impact. In the 1990s, we came to see that not all real jobs brought us into incarnational contact with the mainstreams of society. Thus, we moved more into employment that contributed to the peace and prosperity, the shalom, of the places where we lived (see Jeremiah 29:7). The outcomes included an authentic presence, a steep learning curve, successes and failures. Access means more than a visa. It invites us to connect with the hearts of the men and women whom we yearn to reach. A further generalization from our experience is that microenterprises have served best in countries where the issue is survival, such as Ethiopia or the Sudan, and Training Institutes have worked well in countries where the issue is development. Most of the world’s young people want to learn English and to acquire computer skills.56 As ACT III in August 1990 wound up the process of dialogue on our lessons and opportunities as regards access,57 we were gaining clarity about what kinds of projects we should pursue. Although a solid theology of work would have to wait for several years, we were broadening our attention beyond merely restricted countries. As ACT III concluded, “Our commitment to the nations brings us increasingly into contexts where the quality of life is so limited that we are impelled to pursue our vision in a context of social and economic development.” Several initiatives were adding to the ferment, offering potential for synergy but also a danger of confusion. During the year 1990 alone, beginnings included: A corporation (name withheld for security)58 was registered in March 1990. Frontier Ventures, sponsored by Asia, was communicating the needs of a different people each month and originating in Doug Sparks’s teaching on “Claiming the Promise of Genesis 12:1-3.” Editor: Selva Rorabaugh, launched in July 1990. We enabled exchanges that had the concept of bringing face-to-face our “senders” and “receivers” by continent. These field exchanges focused on the Middle East, Africa, EER in turn, all in 1990. US Professional Resources was initiated by Charlie Dokmo.59 In concert with the broad conceptual approach of ACT and the business orientation that had marked the TFA, Charlie Dokmo founded US Professional Resources60 with an emphasis on educational entrepreneurship, especially vocational training. This was attractive. Education is a valued asset in most developing countries, and our staff can be very effective in such settings.61 The mission of Professional Resources included supporting existing missionary teams engaging in enterprises, developing authentic and viable platforms for missionaries, networking resources from the business and professional community, and assisting nationals also in forming viable support structures. In light of Dokmo’s gifting, we networked with other evangelical organizations; given his background, we paid more attention to Russia.62 Though other nationalities were also resourced, it was natural for US missionaries to receive the most attention. For one thing, it was vital to reduce our legal and financial exposure, while trying to increase staff freedom to initiate. Our International Council in February 1991 devoted four days to Project Access, exploring several case studies: A leather company in Colombia A company in the Middle East Human Resources Consulting in Czechoslovakia International Language School in Japan A gem resources company in Asia After drawing out from these case studies and other contributions, some requirements for an effective Project Access venture and some issues still to be resolved, we recommended practical steps to move Project Access forward.63 The council concluded with five commitments, of which the first was “To communicate throughout The Navigators the vital strategic importance of Project Access for our mission in the 1990s.” In February 1993 in Malaysia, our council took note of what were then the seven objectives of US Professional Resources, under their overall mission: “to facilitate placement of US missionaries in the ninety-four restricted countries of the world, enabling them to gain an authentic presence amongst the people to whom they are called to ministry.” As regards demonstration projects, “We have selected Dave G. and the Eurasian Crescent Venture as our main project to help bi-vocationals . . . to gain an authentic presence in their respective countries.” Meanwhile, the interlocking nature of our initiatives around that time is illustrated by another objective: “to launch, guide, and establish the ministry of [corporation mentioned above], so as to ensure the fulfillment of its stated purposes.” By that time, Paul R. had been appointed as CEO of [the corporation], serving Doug Sparks in an Asia project.64 During 1994, the World Evangelical Fellowship published Working Your Way to the Nations: A Guide to Effective Tentmaking.65 Paul R. and Bruce van Wyk had participated for several years in the conference of the US Association of Tentmakers, which became Intent and adopted Kingdom Professionals as a descriptor. However, the global body continued as Tentmakers International Exchange (TIE).66 A fruitful and extensive article was published in the approach to this congress, entitled “The Tentmaking Movement in Historical Perspective.”67 This article starts with a look at some of the tentmakers in the Old Testament before proceeding through the centuries. It contains the unattributed comment, “In the first Reformation, the people of God were given the Word of God. Now we need a new reformation when the people of God are given the Work of God.” Much of the impetus, among evangelicals, for “tentmaking” had been stimulated by the networking that took place at Lausanne II in Manila in 1989.68 Influence of Western Missions During 1990, our Eurasia Director Al Bussard wrote an influential Paper entitled “The Dilemma of Western Energy.”69 The dilemma, as he saw it, was that Western missions were riding the wave of the recent triumph of Western democracy with remarkable energy while, on the other hand, low-profile and poorly financed examples of courageous creativity in contextualization from the developing world were being overwhelmed or at least co-opted into the powerful Western momentum. He contrasted two models of missions: Typical Current: technology, standardized curriculum, projection, wealth Desirable Future: community, spiritual apprenticeship, incarnation, orientation to poverty The above hardly does justice to a well-argued paper. Note that Bussard is describing what he calls a “dilemma” rather than attacking a “problem.” As he wrote, the issue is extremely complex. Western missions would obviously continue to be deeply needed. After his year at Regent, Bussard returned to Bratislava and set up Integra (with help from two co-founders) as a structure to serve Navigators who were urgent to launch businesses in their own Central European countries. Bussard (Interview October 2011) recalls that some eighty to one hundred Nav-related people had such needs. Missionary Identity and The Navigators Our Europe Director, Gert Doornenbal, also presented a paper on “The Face of The Navigators” at the February 1991 Council.70 He opened by noting that we should already be “faceless” in restricted countries. However, what about open countries? He distinguished between image (how people perceive us) and identity (how we perceive ourselves). Then, he asked whether our problem with our image was subjective or objective: was it an internal issue for the “missionary” or a real issue in society? Exploring Jesus’s words in Matthew 16:13-16 and his strategy in verse 20, Gert argued that Jesus did not want his disciples to change his image. “The image of a prophet was more in line with the way of suffering that he had to go than the popular image of a Messiah. Jesus was honest, while keeping secrets.” The reason for his command to secrecy was “to prevent misunderstanding of the Messianic claim in a political sense.”71 This was precisely what some of us were trying to do: avoiding the open use of a title, in order to prevent misunderstanding. The paper then traced our history as society changed around us and identified three possibilities for “the face of The Navigators” in certain countries: Being “faceless”: This is practicable until we experience success in numbers or influence, at which point we have to organize and become known the way we prefer. A Christian organization for “faith questions”: The traditional model. Still valid, where there are enough people who can relate to the local Navigator. An organization for “life and faith questions”: This introduces life questions as a shared interest with those who are not, or not yet, open to questions about faith. It starts where people are, and faith questions later emerge naturally. This was not a simple matter. For example, Gert’s experience was that our full-time student workers in Catholic France freely communicated that they worked for a Christian organization, without hindrance, as long as they did “not identify as church-related and that there was an atmosphere of open honest dialogue.” However, when working among adults, there was much more fear of irrelevance and awareness of the way in which our “teacher complex” was resisted. In the words of Jűrgen Moltmann: The more theology and the church attempt to become relevant to the problems of the present day, the more deeply they are drawn into the crisis of their own Christian identity. The more they attempt to assert their identity in traditional dogmas, rights and moral notions, the more irrelevant and unbelievable they become. The example of Jesus was intriguing: he wanted his disciples to know his identity, but charged them not to change his image as a prophet.72 What should be “the face of The Navigators,” as Gert put it, in countries or among peoples where Christian organizations are suspect, given that we usually wanted to reach modern, secularized people, often the mainstreams of society?73 Responses to Cultural Disinterest in the Scriptures Reviewing our history, one can sketch a simple arc of development: from reaping much fruit (1960s and 1970s) to helping people, from our posture as Christian workers, get to know the Scriptures (1970s and early 1980s), to discovering that most people were not interested in the Scriptures (1980s). This led some of us to concentrate on serving existing believers and others of us to try to develop relevant help in maturing as human beings. For example, for us to become counselors or language experts or social workers or businessmen. Our image was drifting away from our identity. Gert highlighted the choice that would face us as we expanded: either we openly present ourselves as Christian workers or we set up, individually or in clusters, as an organization specializing in such areas as “human development” or “life orientation” or similar. If we were to choose neither, we would become (at best) a movement that was “faceless” and could not be supported by an organization. We would be back to cover stories, hardly authentic. We would be alienated, powerless spectators!74 Many of us, confused by the political and economic tumult of the early 1990s, claimed Psalm 32:8-9, which says, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding . . .” Doornenbal sums up his study of the Gospel by commenting that “Jesus knew how to tell the truth while keeping secrets” and leaves with us a question: “Isn’t this integrity, when image and identity cannot fully match because of where people are in their capacity to receive and understand?” Access means, therefore, that we need different “messages” for different cultures, the core of each message being the Gospel: “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone” (Colossians 4:5-6). Meanwhile, of course, we were trying to adjust ourselves to the astonishing new realities in Eastern Europe. In 1989, we had seen the revolutions cascade through the satellite countries, followed by the formal end of the USSR in 1991.75 It was easy to anticipate the citizens of Eastern Europe turning toward the “freedoms” embedded in our economic system and technologies and wealth. However, this giddy euphoria did not last long. As if these realities were not enough, the seminal research studies called the Scriptural Roots of Our Ministry first appeared in final form in January 1990 and gradually spread, eventually to be productive in more than forty countries. By 1992, we had ministry in forty restricted countries: 303 staff and sixty-three associates were working in these countries, 289 residents and seventy-seven traveling in regularly.76 It soon became apparent that there were already numerous small enterprises led or coached by Navigator staff. It would be very productive to pool our experience and compare lessons and challenges. Therefore, invitations were issued to our practitioners to gather at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies in March 1992. Our Microconsult 92 was designed to analyze case studies, assimilate best practices, strengthen the Nav commitment to holistic ministry and transformation. The theme was expressed in Isaiah 61:1-4.77 At the start of a fruitful week, McGilchrist was able to assure participants that our International Team (the twelve leaders who worked directly with Jerry White) were strongly supportive of microenterprises, because they were committed: To a Gospel that embraces both word and deed To contextualized approaches that meet local needs To serving men and women where they are, including the unemployed, deprived, marginal, those without hope or dignity in this world To the nations, including the restricted and hard places He added a caution: We certainly do not want to start another crusade in The Navigators. Maturity is knowing clearly what God is calling you to do, without imposing it on others or judging their responses to His will. We must give others the space that we ourselves covet. M92 would allow us, in humility, to become a learning community of practitioners.78 Many papers and studies were accessed,79 among them the Oxford Declaration on Christian Faith & Economics.80 The mission of Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)81 was particularly challenging: As Christians in business, our mission is to honor God in the world of work and economics by extending his reign to all our activities. With Jesus as Lord of the marketplace, our task is to love, serve, preach and heal. We use our faith, skills and resources to correct inequities, work towards economic justice, seek righteousness, bring hope where there is no hope and make all things new. One stimulating outcome was a collection of more than three hundred brief insights offered by participants. It was becoming clear to us that “poverty” is not only economic but flows out of lack of access to power, and has many symptoms and causes. Eurasia and Central Europe During the early 1990s, the instabilities caused by the revolutions in Central (previously Eastern) Europe spawned quite a few initiatives, in some of which we were strong contributors. An example was the Transylvanian Business Forum. Mark Bonham, our leader in Hungary, had established a business consultancy in Budapest called ACCESS Ltd. As a means of serving and drawing close to people who needed help in business management and in their development as leaders. He sponsored a seminar with Hungarian Csába Kálman in September 1992, at which Csába decided enthusiastically to bring the content of the seminar to his business friends in Tirgu Mures, Romania.82 Another example was Mission to the East, stimulated by Nav staff Malcolm C., from which our first Polish couple pioneered a ministry in Central Asia in 1993. They were followed by missionaries to Tatarstan, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. However, rampant inflation gradually made the support of such missionaries by Polish gifts almost impossible, so that a new paradigm of indigenous missions resulted from partnership between Mission to the East and several other agencies. Malcolm C. explains:83 We are trying to model through Central Eurasian Partners (CEP) the concept of integrated ministry . . . to create work platforms across the region, to penetrate societies with the Gospel in deed and word, to integrate work and ministry. We create schools of various kinds, small businesses, associations, charities, training and counseling organizations. These provide jobs and income for indigenous and foreign laborers with professional talents and qualifications, and relevant, holistic, kingdom-oriented ministry contexts through which people naturally flow. Here is a helpful comment by author Ken Eldred: Kingdom business professionals see their mission as multi-fold: They seek to influence employees, partners, suppliers, customers, and the local community for Christ. They use business itself to demonstrate biblical business principles and set values. They serve others through quality products and helpful services. They seek to provide a venue for people to use their gifts and earn a living. They desire to create a culture of light in and around the businesses that they develop through good, biblically based business principles and the love of Jesus Christ.84 In Central Europe, the Integra Venture continued to stimulate small and medium business formation, extending later to East Africa. Given the rapidity with which Nav-related enterprises were spreading in Africa, our Africa Leadership Team hosted a microenterprise consultation at the end of 1993. A dozen case studies were explored, drawing from Ethiopia and our three partnering countries.85 Under Mike Treneer’s leadership, each of these four leading countries would form a projects board to evaluate proposals and ensure accountability. A resource center was set up to act as a communications node and local business networks would strengthen practitioners.86 The Navigators of Kenya established an Economic Development Projects Trust Fund, launched in October 1991 and led by Wanjau Nduba. He became very effective in coaching and resourcing Nav alumni who felt led to start small businesses. In Africa, the focus of economic ministry was the financing of the Navigator work and helping people live productive lives (Titus 3:14). There is a strong testimony when men and women integrate the totality of their lives and let the Gospel permeate their daily work. At the consultation, stories of faith and courage in adversity were deeply moving. “We rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us . . .” (Romans 5:3). The example of Ethiopia shows a fruitful collaboration between missionaries and local leaders, after the Marxist government was overthrown in 1991. We set up a company to manufacture fiber-reinforced concrete tiles. Danny R. was chosen as our manager in this business, for which our missionaries had aspects of technical expertise.87 Though our product was far superior to the traditional use of zinc sheeting for roofs—and at the same price—it was hard to secure orders. We switched to building blocks, then to wall tiles, then to paving slabs. We had to be nimble because government regulations changed unpredictably. We also set up an architectural practice (Malcolm M.), a building company, and an electrical engineering company. Later, in conjunction with SIM, we launched a travel agency which became the fourth largest in Addis Ababa. Microenterprises became an integral aspect of our ministry in Ethiopia; all the principals were Navigator leaders, people of integrity, “social conscience driven entrepreneurs.”88 The manager of our concrete business, for example, seeks to develop his workers so that, if they leave, they are better equipped to face life.89 Developing Scriptural Foundations Internationally, we had agreed a set of desired requisites for effective access.90 These unwrapped the profile of what we called an Access Vehicle (e.g. planted in the mainstreams, financially viable, embodying Kingdom ethics) and the mentality of the field team (e.g. a learning spirit, solid theology of work). Several unfortunate experiences had shaped our thinking, along lines such as divided purposes among a single team, lack of creativity, lack of relevant expertise. We learned of the danger of investing money without investing in relationships. In the early 1990s, another contributory stream arose in The Navigators, launched by Californian entrepreneur Al Lunsford and our International Executive Team (IET). How might the Scriptures support business people in their daily lives in the workplace? Around a dozen business leaders then met regularly with the IET to develop both a theology of work and practical applications that flowed from their understandings. The aim was to stimulate a biblical worldview. Coming to terms with the content of work and ministry was especially necessary, because many in our constituency had grown up in a pietistic milieu in which there was a sharp divide between the spiritual and the material. This crystallized into the Global Commerce Network, which published six interactive modules (study guides) by the end of the decade. It proved to be a very productive journey, the first Forum on Commerce & Christianity taking place at the Glen in 1995.91 The tag line was that the Bible is “a book by workers, about workers, for workers”92 opening with the description of the creative work of God. However, the GCN lay somewhat outside the mainstream of Navigator engagement with business and commerce. It did for some years maintain an instructive website, under Al Lunsford’s leadership, and Dan Wooldridge gave consultancy services to several corporations on behalf of the GCN. When our International Team met in 2003, we reviewed the issues that we had identified the year before in Vancouver as generated especially by the adoption of The Core. Notably, five of these fifteen issues concerned money, namely: Financing our ministries Financing the functions of international leaders Financing some of the strategic and needy areas of the world Financing ministries that are on the edge and not understood by supporters Theology and use of money in a global movement/organization We then spent a day digesting the responses from the discussion groups at our recent Council,93 believing that whatever we developed should meet four tests: Flows out of our Calling Biblically rooted, not pragmatic Connects with field issues Progressive, tackles first what we are able to handle Mike Treneer continued to place a helpful emphasis on what he called financial health. In 2003, when our International Council had their final meeting, McGilchrist laid before them a proposal for a project on “Money and The Navigators” (MATN) which was welcomed. The development of this project was assigned to David Lyons. Four focus groups were organized. It is worth quoting the remit that related to enterprises,94 because it shows how our thinking had progressed: Our Calling confirms the importance of a kingdom orientation that pursues holistic or whole-life ministry. Navigator enterprises, therefore, are more than “platforms” or “vehicles” for ministry, but should constitute ministry in themselves. They should not only be authentic and sustainable, but contribute to the shalom or welfare of their communities. Enterprises, especially commercial enterprises, are highly relational in extending the stakeholders with whom we can enjoy fruitful and redemptive interaction. Enterprises should help people flourish, with integrity, in a context of practical discipleship. This group convened consultations of Nav enterprise practitioners in Mexico95 and Kenya, exploring how we could help Navigator business enterprises function effectively within the context of The Core. They worked through four new study guides96 on The Scriptural Roots of Enterprises, which were built around the concept of God as the original entrepreneur. God, of course, is seen throughout the Scriptures as supplying and sustaining as He invites us, in all our dysfunctionality, to be His partners.97 These studies began by looking at the eight stages of what we may reverently call His start-up. Thus, He: Capitalizes Assigns Functions Stimulates Productivity Differentiates Names what He has created Evaluates Four case studies of Nav enterprises were considered: A leather manufacturing company (Colombia) A college (Asia) An oil company (Eurasia) A roofing tile company (Africa) These case studies yielded a plethora of lessons that had wider relevance. For example, in the case of the failure of the leather company, vital lessons in what was an exciting initiative included: Lack of coaching, although the company director persistently sought help from experienced businessmen. No agreement on an exit strategy Difficulties arising from international commerce rather than locally based business Lack of effective operational procedures Rapid growth for which the team was unprepared Meanwhile, a detailed survey98 of some seventy-five of our enterprises around the world proved to be a rich source as regards the motivations and degrees of success and need of our practitioners. Here is a compressed summary of what the respondents saw as their primary purposes.99 See Table 1 The four MATN core groups presented their reports and out of the enterprise recommendations came the formation of our Global Enterprise Network, led by Jack Benjamin. And let the loveliness of our Lord, our God, rest on us, confirming the work that we do. Oh, yes. Affirm the work that we do! (Psalm 90:17, The Message) It seems good to end with a description of a business which was clearly an enterprise that must have pleased God. My father is a seller of fish. We children know the business too, having worked from childhood in the Great South Bay Fish Market on Long Island, New York, helping our father like a quiver full of arrows. It is a small store, and it smells like fish. . . . My father is in full-time service for the Lord: prophet, priest, and king in the fish business. And customers who come to the store sense it. Not that we always have the cheapest fish in town! Not that there are no mistakes on a busy Friday morning! Not that there is no sin! But this: that little Great South Bay Fish Market, my father and two employees, is not only a clean, honest place where you can buy quality fish at a reasonable price with a smile, but there is a spirit in the store, a spirit of laughter, of fun, of joy inside the buying and selling that strikes an observer pleasantly; and the strenuous week-long preparations in the back rooms for Friday fish-day are not a routine drudgery interrupted by “rest periods,” but again, a spirit seems to hallow the lowly work into a rich service, in which it is good to officiate. When I watch my dad’s hands, big beefy hands with broad stubby fingers each twice the thickness of mine . . . when I watch those hands delicately split the back of a mackerel or with a swift, true stroke fillet a flounder close to the bone, leaving all the meat together . . . twinkling at work without complaint, past temptations, struggling day in and day out to fix a just price, in weakness often but always in faith consecratedly cutting up fish before the face of the Lord: when I see that, I know God’s grace can come down to a man’s hand and the flash of a scabby fish knife (Calvin Seerveld, as told to Paul Marshall in Heaven Is Not My Home). Attached: Missionary Associates International Specialists Workplace Ministries Scriptural Roots of our Ministry My Economic History By James Quist-Therson (Navigator Ghana country leader from March 1987 until he died in April 2004) I graduated from the University of Accra, in electronics. At that time, evangelical churches were appealing for people to attend Seminary. I observed that the most committed Christians were those who had not done well at University, so they decided to become evangelists. Christianity seemed to be for the dropouts. This filled me with sorrow. I asked the Lord to let me take my part in the general community and to be a committed servant of Jesus Christ. By 1975, I understood that the central problem for Ghana was not lack of education, but sin. My first job was in the Police Service. I saw how rampant sin was: men in high places, for example, sending out into the streets for girls to enjoy. I switched into electronics. I designed simple equipment that we could make in Ghana…and could ourselves export…rather than always importing. I tried to set up an electronics design section. My General Manager didn’t like this, because for us to make such items meant that he would no longer be able to travel abroad enjoying a comfortable life and signing foreign contracts. So, from 1975, my perspective was that I would use any talent God had given me to put food on the table, my basic commitment being to serve God. I Thessalonians 4:11-12, “. . . to work with your hands, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody” (NIV). I got out of the hierarchy and set up my own company. It was an agency for Kenwood and for loudspeaker systems. I imported these products and sold them. I made money. This lasted until 1979, when such activities became unprofitable, because we could not obtain foreign currency. In 1979, the economy was getting rapidly worse. We were being reduced to food, clothing, shelter . . . the basics. What should be my contribution? Research is vital, to study the economy and to investigate opportunities. I visited libraries frequently. Proverbs 20:15 says, “ If you know what you are talking about, you have something more valuable than gold or jewels” (GNB). I selected food. Chickens. I avoided large-scale farming because it would need capital to buy land and because I would have to leave my ministry in the city. However, chickens could be raised in my house compound. An hour in the morning and an hour in the evening would do it. Also, I could control the number being raised, I started with two hundred birds, increasing to seven hundred. My chicken business was profitable until 1982. Then, prices started changing very fast. To stay in business, one would have to plow everything back. There was no longer any margin. Then, I dug a pond in my garden, to raise tilapia and flat fish. This covered my expenses, but not those of my family. So, I turned my car into a part-time taxi at night, until 1985. How did I learn the taxi business? I asked my cousin to try it out for a week, and to try various schemes. I was fortunate to have reliable assistants. God had given me such men, because of years of investing in them. My cousin, for example, was an employee with a paid a salary. Then, the petrol crisis came. Around 1986, I was asked by Dave Hall, who had begun the work in Ghana in the early 1970s, to become our Country Leader, the first Ghanaian on staff. The Navigators respected my convictions and did not pressure me to raise gift income, as was customary. Later, an Indian friend told me that he was returning to India and asked me to manage his factory. I worked there for three months, the product being elastic for use in clothes. Soon, my friend returned from India, but refused to raise my salary even though inflation was rapid. So, I realized that I had to be my own employer. I decided to do this. An elastic machine would cost $10,000. Because I had a network of friends and a business reputation, the Indian gave me his machine and allowed me to pay him back over the years. What about the raw materials, rubber and yarn? Suppliers gave me these on credit. In my elastic company, I had four employees: a manager (Sammy), two machine operators and a driver. I only employed believers with an inner motivation to be honest. They were my partners in ministry. I spent unstructured time helping them. Then, the economy changed again. An opportunity arose to buy used cars for almost nothing. I increased my taxi fleet to five. This was profitable until the price of petrol more than doubled. In 1981, we had a Marxist revolution. Skilled people left the country. In 1984, a severe drought, Russia wouldn’t supply us with grain, our government turned to the West. Result: cheap goods from Asia flooded the market. My elastic business couldn’t compete. I’m now refurbishing and renting out buildings, remodeled as homes. What have I learned? When profits begin to narrow or when the business takes too much time, I withdraw. This happened with electronics and with chickens, with taxis and elastic. It may happen again. I will deliberately limit myself, so as to have freedom for ministry. The principle of identification is crucial. When unbelievers perceive Christian workers exposed to the same problems and difficulties that they have, it tells them that you understand, that they can trust you. Also, having to work for yourself builds credibility. Jesus shared in our humanity and was “made like his brothers in every way” so that he is able to help those who are being tempted; and he offers mercy and grace (Hebrews 2:14-18 and 4:15-16 HCSB). Too many educated young Ghanaians are buying homes and cars before they have established themselves in the working environment and developed demonstrated competence. Proverbs 24:27 (GNB) says, “Don’t build a house nor establish a home until your fields are ready and you are sure that you can earn a living.” One final lesson. I helped people and later they were willing to help me (Ecclesiastes 11:1). Source: Notes by McGilchrist from a verbal presentation by James Quist-Therson, February 1990. He passed away from Sickle-Cell Anemia in April 2004. RRR drew from the expertise of Cec Davidson, SSS from the marketing mindset of Rod Sargent. Also, we represented Van Kampen Press and sold Mottoes through Scripture Outlet. Detailed accounts may be found in Rosenberger’s memo of August 22, 1947. His summary: “By February 1948, all four secular activities in which we are interested could be under way. There is an interdependence among them . . . Van Kampen Press, to be profitable, depends upon correlations with Scripture Outlet Mottoes: the Mottoes, to get under way, depend upon the productivity of SSS; SSS, for the present, depends upon RRR for business location and occasional minor financial help; and RRR appears to be on its feet but requires promotion to increase its volume.” L. R. Robertson Motors, selling Hudsons. Source: Sanny Sessions on History, July 1959. It is interesting to note that Bill Bright, after his early encounter with Daws but before Campus Crusade for Christ was founded, earned money through launching Bright’s California Confections and, following his conversion, continued to expand his candy business. Turner, Bill Bright & Campus Crusade for Christ, University of North Carolina 2008, Pages 18-19. “The chief business of the American people is business. They are profoundly concerned with buying, selling, investing and prospering in the world.” Address to Newspaper Editors in January 1925. Chuck Farah’s report on Training Programs at Glen Eyrie identifies the need for a library of say 2,000 volumes: “We do not need a bunch of theological books, but those which are geared to Bible-related subjects or business management . . .” Text of July 28, 1959. Source: Jim Downing November 2012. A stimulating treatment may be found in the small booklet The Entrepreneurial Vocation by Robert A. Sirico, Acton Institute 2001. By way of contrast, the phrase “Business as Mission” (BAM) is incoherent and the term “bi-vocational” is theologically misguided. It is pleasing to recall that C.S. Lewis once spoke of the grand enterprise of God. Carey’s seminal Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens (1792). Drawing from Isaiah 60 (KJV), he concluded that, “in the latter days, commerce shall subserve the spread of the Gospel.” And, almost forty years later, he wrote, “We have ever held it to be an essential principle in the conduct of missions that, whenever it is practicable, missionaries should support themselves in whole or in part through their own exertions.” See Christy Wilson, Today’s Tentmakers, page 32. Christy Wilson (loc cit) has an excellent chapter 4 which traces the history of tentmaking. Profit for the Lord, page 13. God’s New Envoys, page 56-57. See Miller loc cit, page 87 and 89 and incorporating Wuthnow’s comments. This mention of “co-creativity” reminds us of the Seven Verbs of our Mandate in Genesis 1:26-28 & 2:15. R Paul Stevens identifies the human vocation as communion, community-building, co-creativity which he develops at length in The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work and Ministry in Biblical Perspective, Eerdmans 1999, page 199. Taken from his paper on “Some Reflections on The Navigators.” An exposition and commentary by John Stott, published by World Wide Publications, Minneapolis (1975). Published by Hodder and Stoughton, 1984. Incidentally, the literature is very extensive. One of the best treatments is Wealth and Wisdom: A Biblical Perspective on Economics by Jake Barnett, Global Commerce Network, 2015. Design for Discipleship studies were published in November 1973 and our first book followed in 1975: Her Name is Woman by Gien Karssen. Betty Skinner’s Daws was published by NavPress in August 1974. Initially, with Jim White and Donald McGilchrist, later adding Jerry Bridges and George Sanchez. The first three candidates approved as MAs were Tom Ferrell, Craig Goldfain, John O’Hair. See Threlkeld’s paper in April 1977 ILT notebook. Later, the program was renamed International Associates. MAs were allowed to supplement their professional income with up to $500 per month of receipted gift income. Source: Luers’ study of April 14, 1982. Source: Threlkeld memo to McGilchrist of January 18, 1979. Out of this appraisal (February 1976, twenty-six pages and sixteen appendices) emerged the concept of an impersonal Ghana Fund which we soon broadened into what we called the Mefrica Fund. For several years, this attracted additional money that was distributed not only in Ghana but to cover needs in both Africa and the Middle East. From the Greek holos, was coined by Field-Marshall Smuts in 1926. The dictionary defines holistic as “an approach that views the situation as a whole.” Among evangelical agencies, it has variously been used to mean both discipleship and development, into every segment of society, to and among the poor, involving the whole person. Reach = Resources, Employment And Community Horizons. This ministry in the Philippines prospered and, twenty years later, it was estimated that “the ministry of Reach has seen more than 20,000 Filipinos turn to Jesus Christ and begin the process of becoming Christian disciples” (The Whittier Daily News, October 1997). Lakas-Angkan means “power of the clan” in Tagalog, a term coined from Isaiah 60:22. The progress of this movement is well written up in Tabor’s paper for the Innovative Development Conference in 1983 and published in 1991. In June 1979, Bob V. as our Middle East director, wrote that “we may encourage our converts to start business or enter professions where they can serve society, provide jobs for the unemployed and contribute financially to both the local Nav ministry and the poor.” He deepened his argument in a 1987 paper on “Alternatives to Gift Income.” Eames memo to Dokmo and van Wyk of November 2, 1988. Dick and Marj Fischer began to live in what is now Croatia. Our China Task Force had formed earlier and was preparing to enter the mainland from their base in Taiwan. As of 1980, there were more than sixty countries classified by the World Christian Encyclopedia (Oxford, 1982): twenty-five were closed; twenty-four were partially closed; sixteen were restricted. Together they accounted for 70 percent of the world’s population. We speak of restricted countries to embrace all three of these categories. In many of them, we already had a Nav presence, sometimes precarious (WCE, Global Table 17, p. 778). Arab-Muslim, Black Africa, East Asia, EER, South Asia. Based on proposal of December 6, 1985 on closed countries by White/McGilchrist. For example, Jack Greener had taken early retirement from Caterpillar Tractor in order to help Al Bussard and the Russia Team. McGilchrist interview with Don N., October 7, 2011. See also Don’s poignant story in his August 1988 paper which carries an alternative title of “I was Wide Open in the End Zone but Nobody Threw me the Ball.” Source: Prospectus of March 25, 1986. See G. Letter of August 1, 1987. International Ministries Leadership Team, chaired by George Sanchez. Cassidy was a financial and corporate venture specialist from Minneapolis who had already worked on Project Access issues with CCC and BEE in Vienna. He was serving on the Missions Committee of Grace Church in Edina. Material taken from “Access: Review of our History” by McGilchrist for February 1990 International Council. Correspondence between Al Bussard and John Cassidy November 20 – December 10, 1986. Bussard, from his field experience in Eastern Europe, doubted that such a clear distinction between the missionary and the lay facilitator could be productively maintained. See, for example, Towards a Priority List for Bi-Vocational Missionary Outreach, published by the Midwest Center for Intercultural Studies. McG Box 8A, Access 1. Source: Notes on John Cassidy’s session August 30, 1988. Source: Dokmo Letter of September 9, 1987. Two years later, 8 percent of our staff were committed to twenty-four restricted countries. The final TFA Meeting in August 1988 had swollen to twenty-nine participants, a measure of the urgency. But only three of those present (Cassidy, Greener, John Stanley) were businessmen. Fischer to Dokmo, September 23, 1988. Don’s paper was poignantly entitled “Why Don and Lois Are Now Living in the United States” or “I Was Wide Open in the End Zone but Nobody Threw Me the Ball.” Four pages, dated August 1, 1988. Status report for February 1990 International Council (McGilchrist). Also called “Closed or Hard to Access Countries.” Source: McGilchrist to Stanley of March 21, 1988. Responsibilities included: developing a conceptual framework, launching working groups, supporting countries with Access Programs, and integration with national and international strategies. ACT I convened in December 1988, followed by ACT II in September 1989 and ACT III in August 1990. The Society has lost much of its reibungsflache – its “friction-surface”—that is, its power to influence and make a spiritual impact upon society. William J. Danker, Eerdmans 1971. See relevant excerpts by Curt Rhodes. Definition adopted by consensus at ACT III in August 1990. We identified eight principal avenues of access. The other six were larger enterprises, educational services, capital investments, humanitarian & medical, international corporations, local corporations. Most of these would have required extensive investment. Brief summaries of our history and of the evolution of our concept of history (January 1990) and of the evolution of our concept of access (May 1990) may be accessed in McGilchrist archive box 17, file ACT 3 August 1990. See concept paper on “International Resource Exchanges,” dated December 20, 1988 in S10 of agenda for International Council 2 in February 1990. The first Professional Resources gathering, led by Dokmo, took place in November 1990: Twenty-four participants produced “Keeping in Touch” for internal connections and project updates. See lengthy but undated plan for US Professional Resources in April 1989 Access Agency binder in McGilchrist archive box 24. An early success was helping a field leader in the Middle East establish a computer training school. Other education institutes were being planned for Bulgaria, Indonesia, Yugoslavia. Joined student exchange to USSR with Young Life, presence at the Moscow Book Fair, assistance in setting up the Moscow Fellowship House. We have concentrated not only on microenterprises but also on larger businesses. A pioneer in this was the Korean international company E-Land which by 1994 employed more than two thousand workers operating strictly in accord with biblical principles. Nav staff Peter H. was their Vietnam director for several years. Progress report by Bruce van Wyk, quoting objectives 3 and 6. Ed. Jonathan Lewis (Wm. Carey Library, 1993): Twelve chapters including two by Navigators Jim Chew and Jonathan Cortes. See McGilchrist Archive Box 68. The third TIE Congress took place in 1999 in Cape Town. We were represented by Chris Oliobi. John Cox, International Journal of Frontier Missions 14:3 July-Sept. 1997 (twenty pages). See Proclaim Christ Until He Comes (LCWE 1990), especially track 160 on tentmakers led by Ken Touryan and J. Christy Wilson with more than one hundred participants from the congress. Discussed by Regent College faculty March 1990 (sixteen pages). Accessed in S14 agenda for International Council 3 in February 1991. Accessed in McGilchrist archive box 69, under “Image & Identity,” eleven pages, February 1991. New Bible Commentary. Compare his image (Matthew 16:13-14), his identity (Matthew 16:15-16), his strategy (Matthew 16:20, Mark 8:30, Luke 9:21). There were, of course, other approaches that he used, but we observe the words of the New Bible Commentary—the reason for this command to secrecy was to prevent misunderstanding of the Messianic claim in a political sense…Jesus’ concept of his function was so different from that of popular Messianism that he avoided open use of the title.” This paper was a thoughtful contribution in exploring our image, identity, and integrity as it relates to access in “open” countries, eleven pages, February 1991. John Stott, Decisive Issues Facing Christians Today, Fleming Revell 1990, page 63, “No single word captures more accurately, or expresses more eloquently, the modern sense of impotence than the word ‘alienation.’” The Communist regimes collapsed in the sequence Poland, September 1989; East Germany, November 1989 (Berlin Wall) to October 1990; USSR, December 1991; Czechoslovakia, November to December 1989; Romania, December 1989; Yugoslavia, June 1991; Albania, 1991. Access Progress Report December 1992. The 303 staff comprised 165 resident missionaries, eighty-two resident nationals, fifty-six non-residents. A decade later, in 2002, our commitment to such Countries had not increased. M92 was led by McGilchrist with an organizing committee of Jon Halverson, Fred Horrox, Iliya Majam, Carol Rebell, Terry Slobodian. Resource persons who contributed deeply were Ron Braun, International VP of the Mennonite Economic Development Associates and Chris Sugden, Director of the OCMS. There were forty-three participants of ten nationalities. Statement by McGilchrist on behalf of the IET, April 1992. Case Studies of Nav enterprises ranged from furniture manufacture in Nigeria to fabricating agricultural machinery in the Philippines. Tom Crompton contributed a “Theology of Economic Development.” John Cassidy was present, which provided continuity. Issued jointly by more than one hundred theologians, economists, ethicists, development practitioners, church leaders and business managers in January 1990. Preparatory Papers published in Transformation 4.3 & 4.4 (1987). Around the time of the ferment from the collapse of the USSR, two other major documents on our faith and economic life were published: the encyclical Centesimus Annus by Pope John Paul II (1991) and Economy as a Matter of Faith from the World Council of Churches (1991). Dr. Donald Hay, fellow and tutor in economics at Jesus College, Oxford, from 1970 to 2000, helpfully contrasts the three documents in the April 1992 issue of Transformation. He observes that “The fundamental problem for Christian economic ethics is how to make the transition from fundamental, doctrinal or ethical insights to the complex world of economic phenomena. Different solutions to that problem almost certainly reflect differences about authority in the church.” The Mennonite Economic Development Associates. Mark traveled frequently to Romania after 1979, working with Csába. In March 1993, they held a microenterprise development seminar for three days for those of Reformed and Catholic backgrounds, the intent being to support indigenous Christian missions within Romania and to reach people with the Gospel through their professional employment. A monthly forum was initiated. See Malcolm C’s article “Self-Sufficiency—A New Way of Doing Missions—Central Eurasian Partners” (July 2012). For more on Central Eurasian Partners, see https://cepartners.wordpress.com. Ken Eldred, God is at Work, Manna Ventures, 2009. More than fifty participants (thirty being Africans) led by Mike Treneer affirmed five reasons for investing in microenterprises, under the rubric of Titus 3:14. This followed the model established in the Ghanaian towns of Swedru and Kumasi. A British banker, Kent Sparks, was active in coaching us. Country Leader Fred Horrox had a background in building construction, Field Leader Malcolm Macgregor was an architect, Paul Arnold was a civil engineer. Paragraphs on Ethiopia largely based on “Abba Roof Tiles Case Study” by Fred Horrox, January 2008. A phrase used by Muhammad Yunus, founder of the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. Some of our people have gone on to take senior positions in NGOs like Dorcas Aid International, Action Aid, Save the Children and World Vision. Some work for the UN Economic Development Program, are elders in their churches and hold senior posts in missions and embassies. Source: February 1991, International Council. Other forums followed in 1996 and 1997, the last in the series being “More Than Money” in San Francisco in 2009. The GCN had established an active website with a flow of articles and blogs in the years up to 2006. It was resurrected in 2012, with six revised study books, under the leadership of Nav staff Glenn McMahan. See http://www.globalcommercenetwork.com. This statement by Yale theologian Paul Minear came from his Images of the Church in the New Testament, Westminster Press, 1960. See Note 14 and Appendix B of May 2003 International Team. Our aim was financial health. Group Leader: Lyons. Participants: McGilchrist, Horrox, Sipple, Benjamin, Nduba, Teo, Uhles. Source: Lyons Summary of July 2006. From this emerged an emphasis on the “triple bottom line”—economic, spiritual, social. See extensive notes in papers for the Enterprise Consultation in Aguascalientes, March 2008. Four Bible studies were produced by McGilchrist in 2008 exploring the powerful metaphor of God as the supreme entrepreneur. In Genesis 1:26-28 and 2:15, God’s mandate to us is rule, be fruitful, to increase, to fill, to subdue, to work, to take care of. Essentially, these call us to shape nature into culture. Seventy-five out of the 128 contacted responded. Of these, 80 percent were commercial businesses. Historically, they had been launched by decade as follows: 1970s, 2; 1980s, 3; 1990s, 34; 2000-2006, 35. This is table 12. The actual products or services are excluded. Quite a few of the enterprise leaders specified more than one purpose as primary, thus generating 148 primary purposes among seventy-five enterprises.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1114
__label__wiki	0.513423	0.513423	Home/hungary/The Creative Assembly for SEGÁ continues to work on FPS The Creative Assembly for SEGÁ continues to work on FPS hungary November 30, 2020 hungary Comments Off on The Creative Assembly for SEGÁ continues to work on FPS And meanwhile one Microsoft also began to quietly advertise something. It was about two and a half years ago. is when we heard he was working on the Total War series Creative montage they are looking for people for an inside shooting game through a vacancy. This was finally confirmed by the studio in early 2019, when Neil Blomkamp, a film director, showed that the project was still in progress. However, two years have passed since then and we haven’t heard anything – until the Game industryuntil the interview. In this Tim Heaton, a SEGA his head of the European studios confirmed that the match had not been canceled. The Creative Assembly will continue to move in a different direction as the studio focuses on growing new teams for new IPs. Each studio has a franchise, which is largely mature, according to Heaton. That is why new intellectual property is being sought. Own studios have exactly this two-sided strategy: on the one hand they expand what they already have, but in the meantime they also have to think about new IPs. Sadly, this half-sentence confirmation still doesn’t reveal what on earth the studio can do with FPS. (The direction of the interior view was hit pretty well by the Alien: Isolationnel…) Meanwhile, something is being done between Microsoft and SEGA. Aaron Greenberg, az Xbox is his marketing manager Instagram published the following story. According to the text, hopefully everyone will enjoy the game this weekend. Yes, it is harmless, but we see a hedgehog in front of an Xbox controller. And Sonic, one of SEGA’s iconic IPs is just a hedgehog. This can no longer be a coincidence, which is why we can rightfully expect an announcement from Game Awards only a few days away. We remain suspect that the acquisition of Zenimax (Bethesda, all of its studios AND their IPs… Doom, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Dishonored, etc…) by the Redmond company could be followed by the incorporation of SEGA. In doing this, Microsoft would also have a direct, strong Japanese presence, which could help Xbox series Goodluck over there. Source: WCCFTech, JVL Please support theGeek.hu on Patreon so you can survive independently with daily news and tests through Patreon’s donation system! Thank you! TheGeek team By hungary A puppy cooked Ózd’s detectives A serial star died at the age of 33 Tech: guess who is Japan’s largest PC maker right now? World champion in Mercedes was able to say goodbye to F1 after accident Grosjean – Origo Will Sony break its head with a more powerful PlayStation 5 model?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1115
__label__wiki	0.780674	0.780674	Purcell-Cutts house Purcell-Cutts house, 1913 George Grant Elmslie; Architect: William Gray Purcell History of Purcell-Cutts House In 1913, architects William Gray Purcell and George Grant Elmslie designed a house that remains one of the most significant examples of the Prairie School style of architecture in the country. Built for Purcell’s own family and named for Purcell’s wife Edna, the house, near Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis, incorporated Purcell’s talent for innovative residential planning with Elmslie’s ingenious and exacting decorative detail. Their modest but stunning home is considered the most complete embodiment of Purcell and Elmslie’s architectural philosophy. (Although the firm was known as Purcell, Feick and Elmslie at the time, George Feick is not considered a design partner for the house, and left the firm soon after). Purcell wanted a house that would support a modern way of life for his family. He and Elmslie followed progressive Chicago architect Louis Sullivan’s principles of organic architecture, creating an original and beautiful home that would be a strong contrast to the revival-style houses popular at the time. Sullivan believed the design of a building should reflect the structure’s place and time in history, as well as be compatible to its site and natural surroundings. Purcell and Elmslie employed Sullivan’s “system of ornament,” a decorative philosophy based on natural forms that unified the design of progressive structures of this period. Their interpretation of Sullivan’s principles included such Prairie School elements as a nearly flat roof, an open interior plan, earthen colors, and over eighty art-glass windows. Combining these elements with custom-designed stencils, furniture and artworks, they produced an architectural gem that suited the family’s contemporary needs. Purcell and his family lived in the house for only a few years before relocating to Philadelphia and later to Portland, Oregon. Anson Cutts and his wife, Edna, who purchased the house in 1919, realized it was architecturally relevant and did not significantly alter it during their residency. In 1985, the couple’s son, Anson Cutts, Jr., bequeathed the house to The Minneapolis Institute of Arts along with funds for its restoration. In 1990, after a three-year restoration process, the house was opened to the public and is now known as the Purcell-Cutts House. Mia has suspended in-person public tours, so the Purcell-Cutts House will remain closed until further notice. The Purcell-Cutts House Windows From June through September 2016, a small team repaired eight windows from the Purcell-Cutts House that suffered from grout failure and wood rot and degradation. Architectural works by Purcell and Elmslie Explore works by the architects in Mia's collection. The Purcell-Cutts House Tours Digital Resource: Unified Vision Mia's Period Rooms Return to Art + Artists CANCELLED: Purcell-Cutts House Tour Winterlights at the Purcell-Cutts House A Custom House with a Custom Problem Design, silence, and Robert Wilson: My Watermill Center experience Think the holidays are too commercial? So did the Arts and Crafts movement—a century ago. Worker elves or trolls? The peculiar story of the Purcell-Cutts House windows Outside in: Linnea Oliver explains how nature inspires her jewelry in the Store at Mia Art + Artists▶ Architecture▶	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1118
__label__wiki	0.635304	0.635304	The quick yellow rat jumps over the massive superhero blockbuster—for a night, at least Photo: Warner Bros. Well, it finally happened: A night passed in America in which Avengers: Endgame wasn’t the most lucrative movie playing on theater screens. After two weeks in which the Marvel juggernaut (but not that Marvel Juggernaut) bulldozed the competition—who wisely scheduled basically nothing of their own to get in its lumbering way—it’s finally been felled (for a night, anyway) by the small yellow lightning rat, Detective Pikachu. (Please insert your “It was Super Effective!” jokes here, Pokémon nerds.) Let’s be clear, though: While the first live-action(-ish) Pokémon movie did beat Endgame for its Friday night returns—bringing in $20.7 million in comparison to Avengers’ $16.2 million—we have to keep a couple of big caveats in mind. For one thing, because box office calculations are weird, that number also takes into account the film’s Thursday night preview showings, which contributed about $6 million to the total. And for another, it’s still being estimated that Marvel’s film will win the weekend, with Pikachu expected to top out, per Deadline, at an estimated $57.4 million—i.e., the biggest opening a video game movie has ever done, but still not enough to unseat Cap and his buddies’ expected $61.7 million in their third trip around the block Still, though: He’s just one little mouse! (Albeit a little mouse with a very cute detective’s hat.) Unseating the entire Avengers, and their big angry purple friend, for an evening is still something worth celebrating. Bust out some moves, little guy:	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1122
__label__wiki	0.573402	0.573402	Executive Sedans Premium Sedans Premium SUVs Luxury Minibuses Cruise Ship Transfers International Student Transfers About Hughes Limousines Airport Meeting Points History of Chauffeuring 1300 615 165 Book Now Why A Private Chauffeur Is Safer Than Taxis & Rideshare During COVID19 When comparing Australia’s COVID-19 stats to those of other countries, it’s clear we’ve done a fantastic job at containing the virus, with the strong possibility of lockdown measures being lifted earlier than expected. But if the Government does decide to lift lockdown for the sake of our economy, the virus count will be lowered but still present, with risk of infection remaining. As we return to normality, precautions will need to be taken in all areas of our lives, including how we get from A-to-B. Rideshare taxi services such as Uber, DiDi, and Lyft are often cheap and convenient, but are they the safest way to travel? In this article, we’ll explain why a private chauffeur service is the safest and most hygienic way to travel, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Better hygiene A chauffeur service is a premium way to travel, with stylish, modern cars, courteous and professional drivers, and a vehicle that is regularly cleaned. As a premium service, the chauffeur company can afford to take time out of the driver’s day to thoroughly disinfect the interior of their vehicle, making it virus-free for their next passenger. According to the Financial Times, Uber drivers in Australia earn less than minimum wage¹, so they’re unlikely to have the same diligence for keeping their vehicle clean. When you’re driving a car that transports a lot of people every day, regular disinfecting is critical to prevent the spread of the virus from passenger to passenger, and low-paid rideshare drivers are unlikely to have the time or inclination to do so. Fewer customers Taxis and rideshare vehicles are like public transport, with passengers constantly hopping in and out. With every new passenger, the risk of the virus being left inside the car is increased. In a taxi or rideshare vehicle, you’re more likely to sit in the still-warm spot of an infected passenger from moments before, who may have unintentionally smeared the virus over the vehicle’s leather seats. A private chauffeur, on the other hand, offers a premium service that is afforded and used by fewer people, which means they’re much less likely to pick up a COVID-infected, spluttering passenger. Healthier drivers Chauffeur companies decide which drivers work every day, so when they suspect a chauffeur is sick, they won’t be allocated any transfers until they are completely recovered. Rideshare companies do not communicate with their drivers about their fitness to work, instead relying on the drivers to make their own judgment, which doesn’t tend to involve the same level of scrutiny. For this reason, the likelihood of being driven by an unwell rideshare driver is much higher than a chauffeur working for a reputable company. Pre-bookings As the country opens up again, it’s critical to remain cautious when out in public, and keep your distance from others when possible. When you use a pre-booked chauffeur service, the vehicle will arrive at the designated time, allowing you to reduce the amount of time hanging around in busy public areas, where the virus may be lurking. Conversely, if you need to be picked up from an eerily secluded spot, a pre-booking will allow you to jump straight into the vehicle without hanging around. As direct representatives of a company with a reputation to keep, a chauffeur is also less likely to cancel on you at the last minute, leaving you in the lurch. Safer drivers With Uber continuing to post huge losses³, the company must do what it can to cut costs. As a software company, automating processes with technology is a great way to do so, which they’ve done with automatic software checks of drivers’ driving records and criminal history. But while software automation is great for reducing repetitive work, often, it can’t match the scrutiny of a human, who may be better at identifying red flags. A chauffeur company is unlikely to use software to evaluate an employee’s background, to determine whether they’re dangerous. They’ll likely go through a formal job interview, have full background checks, and become a known face in the company. While taxis and rideshare services aren’t dangerous, there’s some eye-opening stats to be considered. Last year, Uber reported 3,045 sexual assaults in the U.S. for 2019, and 2,936 for 2018. It also disclosed 10 murders in 2017 and nine in 2018, eight of which were passengers². While these stats are negligible compared to the number of safe and successful rides, they bear thinking about. Chauffeurs might be safer drivers too. Often, they’re professionals who have been driving for a long time, perhaps even decades in a particular city. This affords them a thorough knowledge of the city’s streets and suburbs, and the ability to collect you exactly where you requested, without getting lost, and arriving exactly on time. Australia has been a shining example for dealing with COVID-19, but we aren’t in the clear yet. As the government tries to revitalise the economy by re-opening the country in the coming months, the virus could resurge unless we remain cautious. Taxis and rideshare services may be cheap and convenient, but with a chauffeur service, you can be confident that your trip will be cleaner, healthier, and safer. 2019, Australia’s Uber drivers earn less than minimum wage, Financial Times Kate Conger, 2019, Uber Says 3,045 Sexual Assaults Were Reported in U.S. Rides Last Year, The New York Times Kate Clark, 2019, Uber lost more than $5B last quarter, Tech Crunch Helping move what matters, Uber Veena Dubal and Meredith Whittaker, Uber drivers are being forced to choose between risking Covid-19 or starvation, The Guardian Western Sydney Airport \| What You Need To Know 10 Plane Facts That May Surprise You 8 Fool Proof Industry Networking Tips What Does Leadership Mean To You? 5 Of The Best Business Biographies You Should Read Coronavirus Business Impact \| How Might This Affect My Company? With COVID-19 Affecting Qantas and Virgin, Can I Still Claim Frequent Flyer Points From Them? 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__label__wiki	0.973356	0.973356	Tesco and Pizza Hut named and shamed over minimum wage breaches The supermarket said it was "disappointed and surprised" to have been included on the list after a "technical issue" in 2017. John-Paul Ford Rojas Business reporter @JPFordRojas Image: Tesco underpaid workers by about £5.1m Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug are among 139 companies that have been named and shamed by the government for failing to pay the minimum wage. The employers short-changed more than 95,000 workers by a total of £6.7m during the period investigated between 2016 and 2018, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) said. Firms identified ranged from big household name companies to smaller operators including hotels, hairdressers and shops found to have underpaid just a handful of employees or just one. Image: Some workers were made to cover work costs including uniforms out of their own pay packets Tesco was by far the biggest employer - and offender - on the list. The supermarket giant was found to have underpaid 78,199 workers by just under £5.1m. Tesco said its breach was the result of a "technical issue" identified in 2017 which meant that some workers' pay "inadvertently fell below the national minimum wage". "We are very sorry this happened and proactively reported the issue to HMRC at the time," it added. Tesco said those affected had been reimbursed - with the sums involved £10 or less in most cases - and that it had taken a "proactive, transparent and cooperative approach". "We are therefore extremely disappointed and surprised to have been included in this list as none of the examples shared by BEIS relate to Tesco, and it was Tesco that self-reported this issue to HMRC in the first instance," the supermarket said. Where jobs have been lost across the economy Pizza Hut failed to pay about £846,000 to 10,980 workers, according to the investigation. It said that several years ago it had been made aware by HM Revenue and Customs of an "error relating to a historic uniform policy" and that there was "never any intent to underpay our employees", while processes had been fixed to ensure it did not happen again. Another well-known employer, Superdrug, short-changed 2,222 workers by just over £15,000. Superdrug said after its breach of the rules, related to uniform, those affected were "swiftly reimbursed" and the uniform policy changed. Business minister Paul Scully said: "It is never acceptable for any employer to short-change their workers, but it is especially disappointing to see huge household names who absolutely should know better on this list." BEIS said the list should "serve as a warning to rogue employers". Penalties for breaching the rules can be up to 200% of the arrears, capped at £10,000 per worker. Image: Superdrug was among the employers on the list The government said each of the companies named has now paid the money to their workers and had also been forced to pay financial penalties. Reasons for wage rules being broken included employees being made to cover work costs, such as for uniform or parking fees, out of their pay packet. In other cases, employers failed to raise pay after they had a birthday which should have moved them up into a different bracket. TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said: "It's a national scandal that so many workers, many of whom are key workers, aren't being paid the minimum wage." The National Minimum Wage (NMW) applies to workers from school leaving age at rates rising from £4.15 an hour for an apprentice starting out to £8.20 for those aged 21-24. From 25, the National Living Wage (NLW) - currently at £8.72 - takes effect. The latest investigation covered breaches of minimum wage legislation under both NMW and NLW. The latest "name and shame" list is the first published since 2018, after which the government decided to reform the process to target only the biggest offenders.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1127
__label__cc	0.617321	0.382679	Hadiqa tribute to Ertugrul series, Sezen and people of Turkey. LAHORE, June: Pakistani singer Hadiqa Kiani’s while paying tribute to Turkish historic drama series Dirilis Ertugrul has won the hearts of her fans on internet. Hadiqa turned to social media to share that she has remastered the Turkish song ‘Sen Ağlama’ by living legend Sezen Aksu, she sang at the iconic Atatürk Cultural Center and Opera House in 2005, as a tribute to Ertugrul series, Sezen and to the people of Turkey. Sharing the video on Instagram, Hadiqa wrote, “Sen Ağlama – A Tribute to Ertuğrul, Sezen Aksu and Turkey by Hadiqa Kiani. ”In a lengthy tweet, Hadiqa said “The love between Turkey and Pakistan is unlike the love of any other country. My maternal ancestors are from İzmir, Turkey and I have had an affinity for the country since my childhood.” “As a child, I would represented Pakistan in the International Children’s Festival in Turkey and in 2005 I returned to the great country to once again represent Pakistan at the iconic Atatürk Cultural Center and Opera House. The highlight of that trip was to sing the hauntingly beautiful “Sen Ağlama” (a Turkish song by living legend Sezen Aksu) to a standing ovation, the love I felt from the country of Turkey was unmatched, she further said. The singer added, “I remember telling the audience that as Turkey stood beside Pakistan in good and bad times, I wanted to convey the love of Pakistani people for the Turks.” Hadiqa in his tweet further said.“Now in 2020, a new milestone in the relationship between Pakistan and Turkey was cemented by the mammoth success of Ertuğrul in Pakistan and we thought of no better time to pay a public tribute to the people of Turkey by officially releasing my original performance of “Sen Ağlama.” The friendship between the two countries will continue to shine through culture, art and love,” In ” Spencer” Kristen Stewart will appear in the role of Lady Diana Bilawal demand for two week lock down #HadiqaTributeErtugrul Rajasthan (October 09) A priest succumbed to injuries after being set ablaze allegedly by five people who. Continue reading ISLAMABAD, Oct 05 : Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the health sector to formulate a comprehensive. Continue reading A Church priest dies after being set ablaze in Rajasthan October 9, 2020 Case register against Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and others PML-N leaders October 5, 2020 Islamabad High Court dismiss petition seeking ban on Nawaz Sharif speeches October 5, 2020 Overcoming stunted growth among children was top priority of the government, says Imran Khan October 5, 2020 Pakistan will restrain India from obtaining exclusive GI tag of Basmati Rice, says razak Dawood October 5, 2020 US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania test positive for COVID-19 October 2, 2020 Govt decided to set up a national emergency helpline to control crime on Motorway. September 30, 2020 Indian Court acquitted 32 accused involving in demolition of Babri Mosque September 30, 2020 School staffer sentence to six months in jail on sexually abusing a boy. September 30, 2020 Father sells 16-year-old daughter for Rs 3,000 only in Indian district Chhattisgarh September 30, 2020 Archives Select Month October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 June 2018 May 2018 June 2015	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1128
__label__wiki	0.768263	0.768263	Blog Template 08 With Right Sidebar HomeLatestLifestyleMiddle EastWorld Pranitha Subhash’s Israel diaries The actress was part of a delegation that went to the country as part of the Discover Israel Programme. Pranitha Subhash was part of the Young Indian Leaders delegation that went to Israel as a part of the Discover Israel. Continue reading Rajasthan (October 09) A priest succumbed to injuries after being set ablaze allegedly by five people who wanted. Continue reading ISLAMABAD, Oct 05 : Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the health sector to formulate a comprehensive road map. Continue reading Pakistan will restrain India from obtaining exclusive GI tag of Basmati Rice, says razak Dawood ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 : Pakistan has announced to give a befitting reply to India’s claim of Geographical Indication. Continue reading US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania test positive for COVID-19 WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, tested positive for the coronavirus and have. Continue reading Govt decided to set up a national emergency helpline to control crime on Motorway. ISLAMABAD, Sep 30: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the PM Delivery Unit (PMDU) to set up a national. Continue reading HomeLatestPopularWorld Indian Court acquitted 32 accused involving in demolition of Babri Mosque NEW DELHI, Sep 30: A special court in the Indian city of Lucknow has ruled that the demolition of the. Continue reading School staffer sentence to six months in jail on sexually abusing a boy. WISCONSIN, Sep 30: A school staffer on the charge of sexually abusing a 16-year-old student was sentenced to six. Continue reading Father sells 16-year-old daughter for Rs 3,000 only in Indian district Chhattisgarh A father, in a sheer shameful act, sold his 16-year-old daughter to a 21-year-old man for paltry amount worth. Continue reading	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1129
__label__wiki	0.820347	0.820347	Anti-corruption crusader’s RTI seeking info on Zero FIR rejected By Anurag MallickPublished on 29 Dec 2019 5:23 AM GMT Hyderabad: An application by anti-corruption activist and Founder of Forum against Corruption, Vijay Gopal seeking information under the RTI Act on whether there is an advisory/GO/directive about the zero FIR issued by the state law departments to the Telangana police department. The Ministry of Home Affairs had issued an advisory back in 2015 with regard to the Zero FIR and its guidelines. In an advisory issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs back in 2015, Point No.6 of thd advisory says "Home departments of the states/UTs may direct the DGPs/IGPs to issue necessary instructions in light of the above advisory so that all police officers are made aware of them and the contents are also incorporated in the training curriculum of the police personnel." But when it comes to the remarks given by the office of Director General of Police, Telangana, the question asked by Mr. Vijay Gopal was whether any advisory/GO/Directive has been issued by the state law Dept to the police department to adhere to the Zero FIR guidelines as issued in the MHA advisory in 2015. The office replied saying "Guidelines issued by the GOI are enclosed." The twist in the tale comes in when the second question is asked. It reads "Please confirm why no advisory has been issued so far, if no is the answer for the first question." The remark from the office of the DGP reads "This information is in the form of questionnaire. As per Govt. of India had clarified that application under RTI act in the form of question need not be answered to a citizen", hence the same maybe rejected. Hence it is rejected." The recent case of Vet doctor Disha can be an example of the lesser known Zero FIR among the people and putting it the other way, how officials tend to overlook it. Mr Gopal said "Its more than an irresponsible statement because I don't think the circular issued by the MHA came in the light of Supreme Court's orders stating that we have orders, please go ahead and follow the same. Now inspite of that, for the last 3-4 years, nobody had really followed the orders. After the crime that has happened, at least after that, the Andhra Pradesh DGP was sensible enough to issue the orders in writing. Similarly, all the orders that the police get from their superiors, has to be produced in writing. That is what the 5th & 6th point of the circular issued in 2015 says. But, instead of issuing orders, the same circular is attached to me and says we have circulars in place. That doesn't help anybody, especially the local police." Anurag Mallick A sports enthusiast, Anurag Mallick is currently working with Newsmeter as a reporter. He is a mass communication graduate from Loyola Academy. He is also a budding presenter and loves talking in front of the camera. His future aim is to discuss cricket professionally. He has earlier interned with a YouTube Channel, "Hind ki Pukaar" where he spoke on various topics infront of the camera. He has also interned with "WrytIn", a content writing platform, where he wrote articles on sports & entertainment. "Lights, Camera, Cricket" is what sums him up. He also loves playing cricket and other sports like Badminton & Volleyball.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1130
__label__wiki	0.672214	0.672214	Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott NYC High School Graduation Rates Reach Record HighCollege readiness among New York City students has doubled and the dropout rate has been cut in half since 2005, which is when the state began releasing city graduation rates. New York City To Try Longer School Day In 20 Middle SchoolsWill an intensive reading program and an extended school day help Johnny read? City officials hope so. They’re launching a pilot program with 2,000 middle school students to see if it’s an idea whose time has come. Councilman Proposes A 'Moment Of Silence' In New York City SchoolsIt’s not clear whether it would come before or after the Pledge of Allegiance, but if Brooklyn City Councilman Lew Fidler has his way city students would start their day with a moment of silence. NYC Third Graders To Read Books About War As Part Of New CurriculumChildren as young as 8 years old could soon be reading books on bombings, weapons and war as part of a new curriculum approved by city and state education officials. NYC School Bus Service Set To Resume For First Time In A MonthBus drivers and matrons represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181 suspended their strike on Friday of last week. On Wednesday morning, nearly 150,000 affected students will have service back. Staten Island Community Education Council Pushing For Guns In SchoolsSome New York City students may soon be getting a lesson in school safety few ever would have imagined. All But 65 Of New York City's Public Schools To Reopen MondayThe schools that serve New York City's 1.1 million public school students have been closed since Monday. School officials say most of the schools did not sustain storm damage. But some schools experienced flooding and structural damage. CBS 2 Gets Action In Outcry Over NYC Special Needs Bus ProblemsThe parents of hundreds – and possibly thousands -- of New York City special needs students seem to be caught in school bus chaos. With their ride coming late or not showing up at all parents are left asking “where's that bus?” Back To Class For New York City Public School StudentsSchools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and Mayor Michael Bloomberg were on hand to welcome back children at the New Settlement Campus in the Bronx. NYC Public Schools Change 'Discipline Code' To Ease Penalties For Smoking, Cursing, Cutting Class“Our goal is to make sure the schools are providing a safe environment for our students, but also we just don't push students out of the classroom where they're not learning as well,” Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott said. Fifth Grader Will Be Allowed To Give Speech Supporting Same-Sex Marriage The school's principal barred Kameron Slade from delivering the speech in front of a school-wide assembly, saying it was inappropriate. Instead, he delivered a speech Friday about animal cruelty. Bloomberg Unveils New State Legislation To Get Accused Predator Teachers Out Of ClassroomsThere was a new move announced Tuesday to give New York City and school districts throughout the state more power to get rid of so-called “perv” teachers. It’s aimed at protecting kids in the classroom. Panel Votes To Close 24 NYC Schools Despite Protests From Parents, TeachersDozens of parents addressed the Panel for Educational Policy in Brooklyn Thursday night. Bronx Substitute Teacher Arrested For Alleged Sex Crime Against StudentPolice say 27-year-old substitute teacher Chukwuma Duru is accused of forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child at the Bronx Career and College Prep High School on Feb. 9. Parents Demand Answers After P.S. 87 Teacher's Aide Accused Of Sexually Assaulting StudentGregory Atkins, 56, was arrested Friday and charged with sexual abuse, attempted criminal sex act and endangering the welfare of a minor.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1131
__label__wiki	0.965281	0.965281	Union Tells Actors Not to Work on Pandemic Film 'Songbird' Friday July 3, 2020 The union that represents film actors told its members Thursday not to work on the upcoming pandemic thriller "Songbird," saying the filmmakers have not been up-front about safety measures and had not signed the proper agreements for the movie that is among the first in production after coronavirus closures. Actors had reportedly been rehearsing remotely for the film produced by Michael Bay and directed by Adam Mason. The film's pre-production listing on IMDbPro.com says its stars include Demi Moore, Peter Stormare and Craig Robinson, and gives the description, "In a post-pandemic world, an even more serious virus continues to mutate." But the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Actors issued a do-not-work order to its members, saying the production company "has failed to complete the signatory process," and working on the film could result in disciplinary action. "The producers have not been transparent about their safety protocols and that is something we obviously take very seriously," a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson said in a statement. "Also, as noted in the Do Not Work order, the producers have not yet become signatory to our agreement. We have no further comment." The small film was among the first to attempt to resume production after the long closure. California Gov. Gavin Newsom gave film and television productions the green light to resume shooting in the state starting June 12, so long as strict coronavirus restrictions were in place. Messages seeking comment from the film's production companies and representatives for Bay and Mason were not immediately returned. One of the companies, Invisible Narrative, told Deadline, "We are actively working to resolve this paperwork issue with the guild.". Three's Company: New Research Reveals Data About Gay Men in Open Relationships JUNGLELAND on DVD! THE SECRET GARDEN on Blu-ray, DVD, & Digital! Trailblazing in 2021: Recovery Unplugged Continues to Set Trends in the New Year Jonny Bailey: 'Brilliant to See Gay Men Play their Own Experience' Openly Gay Wrestler Darren Young Talks Positive Coming Out Experience Shake It Up: No Alcohol Required to Ring in the New Year	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1132
__label__wiki	0.590077	0.590077	COVID-19 vaccine questions? We’ve got answers.. Pediatrician OfficesFamily PracticesPediatric After-Hours CarePediatric SpecialistsSpecialty CentersHospitalsEmergency DepartmentsPediatric Outpatient CentersMultidisciplinary ClinicsNeed Care NowPharmaciesFind a ProviderSearch Locations Visitor PolicyPlan Your VisitUofL PediatricsPrepare for Your VisitVisit a PatientDuring Your VisitAfter Your VisitHow to Get to Norton Children’sCenter for Courageous KidsHealth LibraryKid’s HealthTeen’s HealthParent’s HealthTelehealth Appointments UofL PediatricsRequest an AppointmentSign-up / Sign-in to MyNortonChartPay My BillAccess Medical Records / ImagesFind a ProviderFind a LocationVisit a PatientView all Patient ResourcesRefer a PatientLearn How to Help Nurse with ACHD cares for kids with congenital heart disease Norton Children's / Get Healthy Families / Services / Heart / Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) / Nurse with ACHD cares for kids with congenital heart disease Ashley Eastman, R.N., nurse clinician for Norton Children’s Heart Institute, understands the journey of a child with congenital heart disease because she lived it. By: Kim Huston • Posted: November 11, 2020 When Ashley Eastman, R.N., has an appointment to monitor her adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), she simply leaves her desk, walks to the front desk, checks in, and waits to be called. As a nurse clinician for Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, she understands the journey of a child with congenital heart disease. Diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve, she had her first heart surgery at the age of 15. She now helps navigate children and their families through their heart journey, as they prepare for procedures and surgeries. Growing up with congenital heart disease and building a nursing career Ashley grew up and went to school in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. As she grew, she saw physicians including pediatric cardiologists Walter L. Sobczyk, M.D., and Lucinda T. Wright, M.D., at a satellite clinic of Norton Children’s Heart Institute. At 15, she had surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm. The surgery would inspire her and put her on a path to serve other families. “The aortic aneurysm repair was a result of my valve issue,” Ashley said. “It was my first exposure to the medical field. The surgery was done at Norton Children’s Hospital, and I was intrigued by the whole operation and being in a hospital. I was really impressed with my nurses; I grew really close to them. It was my first exposure and my motivation to go into nursing.” Ashley graduated from high school and went to the University of Louisville for college to pursue nursing. At first, she thought that cardiology was not the path she wanted to take for her budding nursing career. “I felt that I had grown up with that experience, I had more or less ‘done that.’ I wanted to try something else,” Ashley said. “As we were taking our clinical courses, cardiology was just so natural to me. I was just great at it and I already had such an understanding of complex congenital heart issues. My professors and peers said to me, ‘You should really go into this.’ I have a skill, and it felt like the ultimate path for me.” As she began her career at Norton Healthcare, she worked with adult heart patients in the intensive care unit and open heart recovery as they recovered post-surgery. “It was one of my favorite jobs I’ve had,” Ashley said. “And while I wasn’t always working with adult congenital heart disease patients, I did care for some ACHD patients who would transfer to Norton Children’s care after their surgery.” Ross Procedure and finding a career at Norton Children’s Heart Institute In 2018, Ashley came to another crossroads in both her personal and professional heart journeys. She required a new aortic valve as she was being recruited to work at Norton Children’s Heart Institute. She scheduled a Ross procedure to replace her aortic valve, and shortly before her surgery she began the process of interviewing for a role with Norton Children’s Heart Institute. “They had reached out to me right before my second operation and told me that there was a position open as a nurse clinician and they wanted me to apply,” Ashley said. “They had recruited me for pediatrics because of my knowledge and skill sets with the community of patients. So after my surgery, I went on interviews for the job I have now, and the rest is history.” In her role as a nurse clinician, she works as part of the Norton Children’s Heart Institute cardiac catheterization team. She works alongside pediatric cardiologists Edward S. Kim, M.D., and Joshua Kurtz, M.D., helping children and families prepare for and navigate through minimally invasive procedures, as well as hybrid procedures, in which a child is treated simultaneously by a catheterization cardiologist and a heart surgeon. She helps get procedures scheduled and supports patients and families before, during and after the process. While she doesn’t usually share that she has had several heart procedures, if she sees a patient or family struggling, she offers her story to see that great outcomes are right in front of them. “Parents have a lot of questions and concerns about surgery, and how that progresses,” Ashley said. “And I’m really able to explain that to them from a nursing perspective and from a patient perspective. If I think they will benefit from hearing my story, and there’s a door open for that, I usually share.” Ashley acknowledges that the experience of congenital heart disease is usually more concerning to families than to a young child. But, as she has been a patient as an adult, she knows it helps to trust your providers and trust the process. “Just know that they are in the best hands,” Ashley said. “There are people constantly working around the clock to ensure that they have the best patient outcome. Our doctors and staff here take things so seriously, and they really care about the patient and make sure that they will do whatever it takes to get the patient the best care and find comfort. There are people here who care just as much as families do.” Norton Children’s Heart Institute Call for an appointment. ‘Congenital heart disease doesn’t have to be your identity’ Ashley affirms the struggles that patients and families can go through with congenital heart disease, because she lived it. And she wants children to know that while it can be a tough road, that great things are ahead. “To go through something like congenital heart disease, you can have so much good come out of it, even though it is a very scary thing,” Ashley said. “But, this can be just the beginning of their story, and not the end. Congenital heart disease doesn’t have to be your identity. There’s so much that lies beyond that, and it makes you have an appreciation for what else is out there for you.” Walter L. Sobczyk, MD Lucinda T. Wright, MD Edward S. Kim, MD Joshua Kurtz, MD Norton Children's Hospital Heart – 629-2929 No other congenital heart surgery program in Kentucky, Ohio or Southern Indiana is rated higher by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Talk to a member of the heart team. Norton Children’s Norton Children’s has cared for Kentucky and Southern Indiana children without regard to their families’ ability to pay for more than a century. 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__label__wiki	0.895861	0.895861	Syracuse Is Looking at Another Season With A Short Bench By Logan Grossman Syracuse has no margin for error with a short bench. The Jordan Tucker pursuit came to a crushing end after the four-star forward tweeted that he committed to Duke after the Blue Devils made a last minute bid for his services. Now, understandably, Orange Nation is in a bit of a nervous state. Syracuse is left with the 62nd best recruiting class in the country and the 10th best in the ACC. Of course, there is still a chance that Syracuse improves on that number with a commitment from Sid Wilson or a reclassification and a commitment from Eric Ayala, but Tucker felt like Syracuse’s last, best chance to bring in a big-time recruit. With Tucker out of the picture, the Orange are looking at a another year of a six or seven man rotation. Before the 2016-17 season, many fans and experts alike believed that the season would be different because the Orange had legitimate depth. Though Syracuse had lost its top three scorers from the Final Four run of the year before, Syracuse looked set to have a nine man rotation. Well, an early-season injury to Pascal Chukwu and poor play from DaJuan Coleman and Tyler Roberson led to the Orange falling back on a familiar six man rotation. The 2017 season is very much shaping up to be the same story again, except this time, without a player who has experience playing 35-plus minutes every single game, like Tyler Lydon did last season. If the Orange fail to add another player in this recruiting cycle (ECU transfer Elijah Hughes is not eligible to play until the 2018-19 season), Syracuse has very little depth at any position. At guard, the Orange have Frank Howard, Tyus Battle and incoming freshman Howard Washington. At forward, Syracuse returns Taurean Thompson and Pascal Chukwu and brings in Matthew Moyer, who was red shirted last season, and freshmen Bourama Sidibe and O’Shae Brissett. That is a total of eight scholarship players. It is impossible to know how good the three freshman and Moyer will be because they have never played a college game. Chukwu was underwhelming in his limited action last season and is coming off an injury that caused him to miss about four months of action. Jim Boeheim will have to find a way to use these eight players as efficiently as possible because he really has no margin for error. The Orange just don’t have enough players to be able to cope with one or two players not being ready to play a huge role next season. Related Items:homepage, jordan tucker, syracuse basketball Syracuse Basketball in the NBA – January 2021 Update After stealing from Syracuse, Duke just got even better. Syracuse football recruiting: Two running backs commit to the Orange	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1139
__label__wiki	0.646328	0.646328	oullins-patriote.com Home » Health News » Flexible targets help immune system make finely-tuned antibodies Flexible targets help immune system make finely-tuned antibodies An in-depth Garvan study of how the immune system generates effective antibodies provides new insights for vaccine design. Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have uncovered a key strategy the immune system uses to generate effective antibodies, which could inform vaccine design for some of the most challenging viruses. In experimental models, the researchers discovered that the immune system mutated its B cells to generate more finely-tuned antibodies when the targets for those antibodies, referred to as ‘antigens’, were structurally flexible, rather than rigid. The researchers publish their findings in the journal PNAS. “Our findings address a central issue for developing vaccines—how the immune system generates antibodies that recognize ‘foreign’ from ‘self’,” says co-senior author Professor Daniel Christ, Head of Antibody Therapeutics and Director of the Center of Targeted Therapy at Garvan. “Taking a comprehensive analytical approach, we found that a flexible target allows the immune system to create antibodies more finely-tuned to foreign molecules, which we hope will play a role in informing the design of future vaccines.” Structure matters Our immune system is constantly challenged by foreign microbes such as viruses. To clear a virus from our body, and to remember and eliminate it more quickly the next time we’re exposed, our immune system evolves. This happens in structures called germinal centers within our lymph nodes, where B cells multiply and mutate to produce antibodies more finely-tuned to target the virus. “Long-lasting immunity is an important challenge for the immune system—antibodies have to bind like glue to foreign threats, such as viruses but avoid any of the body’s own molecules as this can lead to autoimmunity,” says Dr. Deborah Burnett, co-first author of the paper. At a sub-microscopic level, some molecules bend and move more than others—some are more rigid, while others are flexible. The same is true for molecules on viruses, for example, the spike protein on the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is highly flexible to adopt multiple different shapes. “There is a longstanding debate about whether flexible or rigid antigens in vaccines are more likely to elicit a lasting immune response in humans. We wanted to help answer that question,” says Dr. Peter Schofield, co-first author of the study. More paths to reach fine-tuned immunity “Using an artificial pair of foreign and self-molecules that are very similar, we created different versions of the same antigen, altering one connection that made it either more rigid or more flexible,” says Dr. Schofield. The researchers then investigated how the immune system of mice generated antibodies to the different molecules. The researchers discovered that when the foreign antigen was more flexible, the germinal center could employ a greater number of evolution strategies to make antibodies that bound foreign but not self-molecules. “Our results showed that the antibodies initially bonded to both the rigid self and flexible foreign antigens in the same way, unable to tell them apart. What surprised us was that, after only a few weeks, when the foreign antigen was flexible, the antibodies were able to specifically mutate to become 67 times more selective for foreign antigens, and 19 times less selective for self,” says Dr. Burnett. “The antibodies generated against rigid foreign antigens were more likely to have autoimmune properties.” Informing vaccine design The ability to produce antibodies that bind foreign but not self-molecules is a major hurdle for vaccine development, say the researchers. “It’s the major roadblock in the generation of effective HIV vaccines, which have so far been blocked by checkpoints in the body that avoid an autoimmune response,” says Professor Chris Goodnow, Garvan’s Executive Director and co-senior author of the study. “What we have discovered is fundamental to establishing long-lived immunity, which will inform vaccine design going forward.” Keeping your immune system healthy is a way to keep the flu bug away New digital tools help people with high blood pressure and high cholesterol make meaningful behavior change Immune system treatment to reduce stress prevents cancer metastases Protein produced by the nervous system may help treatments for inflammatory diseases Tagged Antibodies, finely-tuned, Flexible, help, immune, make, system, targets Single-dose flu drug can reduce spread within households, study finds Nearly one-third of non-Hispanic Black young adults in the U.S. have hypertension Tokyo calls for state of emergency over virus third wave See the Bring It On Cast's Adorable Families Changing the landscape of children’s cancer treatment SARS-CoV-2 in neurons may damage brain tissue Rise in youngsters with eating disorders is another cost of lockdown generic advair canadian pharmacy no prescription Hair loss treatment: Peppermint oil promotes blood flow to follicles to promote growth Copyright © 2021 oullins-patriote.com. 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__label__wiki	0.598718	0.598718	Polemic Trump, fascism, Putin and Wikileaks: the anatomy of a liberal nervous breakdown By Olivier Jutel 8.Aug.16 Most presidential election cycles are dispiriting for the Left. As the official campaign begins, however, the hangover of a Sanders-induced optimism has added to this despair. America is about to choose a president from the two most unpopular politicians in modern history. The Democrats have chided the Left and the ‘Bernie or Bust’ crowd for still not being ‘with her’ in the existential struggle against fascism. But it is worth considering how liberalism’s anti-fascism covers a libidinal lack. That is, an inability to define or, in Lacanian terms, ‘enjoy’ their political identity but through this fascist threat. Liberals are clearly not principled anti-fascists, the geopolitical compromises are too numerous to count, and there is an obvious cynical PR/fundraising logic to the fascist threat: ‘Can you spare $5 to defeat fascism?’ However, liberals are emotionally invested in the idea that they are the ones who can beat back the scourge of fascism. They construct anti-fascism as a class project but self-identify as the class of elites and experts that fascism uses to obfuscate actual class struggle. Trump’s fascism may lack the militancy of brown- and blackshirts organised against socialist forces but he masters its rhetorical indeterminacy. His acceptance howl at the Republican National Convention was interspersed with appeals to the working class, denunciations of corporate political influence, free-trade deals, and interventionist foreign policy in Iraq and Libya. With Trump opportunistically left-flanking Hillary on trade and militarism, the liberal media and political class has been oscillating between catching the vapours and declaring American liberalism an unbridled success. In the face of a volatile populist electorate the Democrats have chosen Reagan-esque optimism and the refrain that ‘America is already great’, the liberal equivalent of ‘Jeb!’ This inability of liberals to understand the necessity of antagonism in politics and Trump’s mastery of psycho-political warfare could cost Hillary Clinton this election. While Trump’s own combustibility is overshadowing the entire campaign, it is far too close for liberals to convincingly argue that they are a bulwark against fascism. The polls and the electorate have been extremely volatile; the great wonk oracle Nate Silver has gone from declaring Trump an impossibility for the nomination to having a 40 per cent chance in the general. If Clinton limps to the finish line, liberals will undoubtedly draw all the wrong conclusions about their anti-fascism and the vigor of technocratic centrist politics. What has been remarkable about the liberal political commentariat’s reaction to Trump’s outrages and Bernie Sanders’ successes has been its collective nature. Sanders’ social-democratic candidacy elicited horror as the progressive parallel to the Trump movement in the liberal nerve centers of Vox, Politico and Slate. The uniformity of this reaction in the liberal media and millennial online journalism spheres has been most perplexing as the Sanders campaign was objectively an extraordinary story. Thomas Frank convincingly advances the notion in his new book that American liberals function as a class, not in objective economic terms but in the devotion of professionals to the meritocracy. These are the people whose hearts bleed for diversity in boardrooms and Hollywood blockbusters, who believe entrepreneurs should get student loan debt forgiveness and that equality will be achieved through inner city youths learning how to code or attending a free performance of Hamilton. In constructing progressive politics as the combination of affect and technocracy, as opposed to ideology, struggle and justice, the rebellion of the Sanders youth and the surging fascism of Trump both represent the grubby politics of street fighting. The release by Wikileaks of the Democratic National Convention’s internal emails has been a devastating blow to the liberal notions of process, merit and consensus. It has triggered wild deflections within the commentariat and the political class, filling columns and airtime with Glenn Beck-style conspiracies involving fascists, Russians and socialist useful idiots. The emails demonstrate what was self-evident to any impartial observer of the Democratic primary process: that faced with an insurgent social democratic outsider, neoliberal party officials closed ranks and conspired to undermine Sanders’ campaign, relying on a pliant media to accomplish this task. For a party convinced of its own progressive bona fides and who spent the campaign scolding Sanders supporters as cranks or entitled ‘bros’ silencing women and people of colour, this is surely an intolerable hypocrisy. Yet in the face of this corruption, liberals cling to their sense of merit and technocratic, process-oriented superiority. To understand how this contradiction is overcome we have turn to psychoanalysis and the notion of fetishist disavowal. Liberals know very well that their process is corrupt, that they are incapable of defeating fascism, but nevertheless ‘Putin!’ As Žižek puts it, fetishism shields us from trauma, so the hacker logic of the big reveal will not persuade liberals to abandon their position but find an agent who is responsible for our loss of enjoyment. If Trump ascends to the presidency or lays the groundwork for an even fouler creature in 2020, it won’t be because liberals have kneecapped themselves through their venality, lack of vision or mocking the youth as hopelessly naive, it will be the work of a network of corrupting agents. It is easier to assume that Trump is a foreign agent than confront the fact that he is squarely within the tradition of American politics and preying on the Democrats’ class treachery. This also nicely augments the Democrat blackmail that the left has to support Clinton to defeat not only fascism but also Putin’s evil empire. The hysterical Russophobia that has gripped the Democrats, the policy establishment and the liberal media is a form of fetishist disavowal and a collective liberal nervous breakdown. American democracy is now said to be fundamentally under threat, not from any internal corruption but from Russian interference looking to install a puppet regime and subvert the polls in November. This affair has elicited the usual shrieking headlines from liberal HuffPo but the star of this oeuvre is Franklin Foer who, when he could not find a brown paper bag to breathe into, wrote a piece entitled ‘The DNC Hack is Watergate, but Worse’. Foer, whose analysis has been cited by the Clinton campaign, argues that the hack reveals nothing of any news value. Apparently the public should not be surprised about the DNC’s attempts to Jew-bait Bernie Sanders but be ‘appalled by the publication of this minutiae’ for the benefit of a foreign despot. The New York Times has been running daily front-page articles around Trump’s ties to Russia and the efforts of Russian military intelligence to intervene in the US elections. In the middle of the DNC Trump stole the headlines with a comically flippant, and I dare say brilliant, remark: ‘Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the 30,000 [Clinton] emails that are missing.’ The Times credulously reported that Trump was ‘urging a foreign adversary to conduct cyber-espionage’. The psychodrama of the 2016 election is pitting the tortured liberal class against the spectre that haunts them. When liberals expose themselves as wracked by Trump’s vulgarity and concerned about ‘the discourse’, he is all too happy to feed these anxieties. Trump is nothing if not a master of politics as libidinal warfare. While many of his obscenities are well documented, I am partial to the time he taunted Bill O’Reilly live on-air with Melania and Eric in the week that O’Reilly lost a custody battle. But what of the substance of the espionage claims? So far the basis for claiming Russia is behind the hack rests on cybersecurity experts contracted by the DNC – Crowdstrike and FireEye. Yasha Levine, a journalist on the national security tech beat and author of the forthcoming Surveillance Valley, wrote to me that these ‘independent’ experts are a ‘direct extension of the US National Security State’. One of these firms is bankrolled by the CIA’s venture capital fund, In-Q-Tel, and all are filled with former NatSec agents who pine for their old lover/enemy. In these circles, Russia corresponds perfectly to the liberal paranoid imaginary. Levine describes the policy establishment as quite capable of Trump-style xenophobia ‘building since the Bush years … [that] the Russians are evil, they are not to be trusted, they are slippery and devious and are capable of anything.’ While tracing hacks to specific national and political actors or lulzy cypherpunks is a notoriously difficult exercise, the New York Times has reported, if misleadingly, that anonymous federal law officials are certain of Russian involvement. The FBI and CIA have refused to publically join this narrative and have acknowledged there is no evidence of a Russian plot to install Trump. If the NSA has proof of a Russian-directed hack, admitting to this publicly risks revealing how deeply the US has penetrated Russia’s networks. In other words, we are talking about a routine incident of cyber espionage at worst. Yes, Trump is of a certain ‘type’ and one imagines that he could get on well with Putin, Berlusconi or even Erdogan, but this does not reveal anything deeper. Julian Assange is prone to the ‘enemy of my enemy’ logic which sees nominal leftists elevate Putin into a quasi anti-imperialist. But this does not a security asset make. Hillary Clinton’s general election pivot is also instructive of a deeper collective anxiety within the liberal, professional and political class. The Clinton campaign has been tying itself in knots to reach out to the ‘good’ Republicans; that is, people who think 47 per cent of the population are deadbeats, revere Charles Murray’s vile race science and are neocon architects of the Iraq War aghast at Trump’s fascism. To chase the good Republican unicorn, the DNC convention was turned into an RNC convention with generals, military families, a September 11 night, and supporters shouting down the peace movement with chants of ‘U-S-A’. This move has been effective in consolidating Clinton’s support from the likes of George Will, Meg Whitman and Michael Bloomberg, but it is not likely to win her many actual Republican voters. People rightfully hate these experts and welfare cases who have been nurtured in the fail-proof environment of Washington, where resumes and pedigree ensure no one will ever be held accountable for their egregious mistakes. The liberal anti-fascism of Clinton has achieved a remarkable class solidarity, not through genuine worker and populist platform that would undercut Trump, but a solidarity of experts and the policy establishment terrified for their jobs. Trump might be right for the wrong reasons but it is incredibly instructive that he elicits horror in not being reflexively committed to NATO’s Article 5, supporting the nationalist/fascist alliance in Ukraine, or lauding Putin’s efforts in Syria. The responsible policy in this case is supposed to be Clinton’s ‘no-fly zone’ over Syria and refocusing the war on Assad, a brazen escalation of tensions with Russia. What is truly the greatest horror of Trump’s fascism is that he will not employ the best and brightest in his administration. Trump was very clear about this in his first major foreign policy speech: ‘We have to have new people … because many of the old people frankly don’t know what they’re doing … [They] have perfect resumes but very little to brag about except responsibility for a long history of failed policies.’ To the Thomas Friedmanns of the world, such rhetoric is a call for brownshirts to evict people of merit from their homes in Georgetown, Vienna and Bethesda, and consign them to fly over country as penance. The problem with the liberal stand against fascism is that it is not an actual politics but a symptom of a libidinal deadlock. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are not two sides of the same coin but libidinally necessary for one another. The horror of Trump manages to create the ultimate liberal fantasy of post-partisanship, consensus and respect for the discourse. We are actually seeing a class solidarity of Washington careerists, policy wonks, the national security state and the media. This open solidarity of the experts and elite is precisely what animates the fascist imaginary of the puppet masters undermining the American people’s natural order. Both obfuscate actual class antagonism, and until liberalism can antagonistically define itself with a genuine left conscience it will continue to be wracked by the fascist nightmare. For now, it appears that liberals would rather fight on behalf of the good Republicans than defeat fascism in a way that undermines their own fantasies. If you liked this article, please subscribe or donate. Olivier Jutel is a lecturer in broadcast journalism at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji. His research is concerned with populism, American politics, cyber-libertarianism, psychoanalysis and critical theory. More by Olivier Jutel From Nathan on 9 August 2016 at 5.34 am Interesting article, but this article fails where so many others in this vein have also failed: where is the evidence that Trump is preying on the Democrats’ alleged disavowal of the working class? See George Saunders’ admittedly anecdotal, but no less convincing than any other I’ve seen, article on Trump supporters. From what I’ve seen, it’s probably a more dangerous cocktail of racism, resentfulness towards identity politics & white privilege discourse (i.e., “political correctness”), and measure of disaffected working class people. But, this perspective is not as consistent with demonizing liberals as having lost the working class through their abhorrent neoliberalism. If it’s all class, why didn’t Bernie win? (and for the record, neither Bernie nor his top officials seem to believe he lost because the election was rigged by the Committee) Also, “…but it is not likely to win her many actual Republican voters” is nonsense. You don’t have to like it (I didn’t), but there’s no doubt that the DNC gave her a huge boost in the polls. From Olivier Jutel on 9 August 2016 at 8.48 am Thanks for the comment Nathan. I want to be clear, Trump voters are not some virtuous working class whites that we need to win back. Many of them may fit a profile like the Tea Party, contractors, franchisees, small business people, Long Island Republicans, solidly middle class etc. The Trump phenomenon partnered with CLinton’s technocracy means the white working class will not vote. The Reagan democrat is largely a myth, sure some white WC will vote for Xenophboia/racism etc but that does not mean that they are irredeemable racists as a voting block. You can read some really good work on this here: https://www.jacobinmag.com/2016/05/white-workers-bernie-sanders-clinton-primary-racism/ and here: http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/09/the-original-underclass/492731/ Why Bernie didn’t win is a big topic. At the end of the day Hillary has MASSIVE name recognition, virtually 99% of the party and the DNC dramatically tipping the scales in her favor. The fact that the candidate with the best political infrastructure ever limped home against a guy no one outside of Vermont had ever heard of is a massive embarassment. The fact that the young people that propelled him have been told to go pound sand by the CLinton campaign is self-destructive. Also Bernie is no class reductionist, he was for marriage equality in the 1970s and Burlington Vermont has some of the toughest civil rights legislation in the US. This in spite of the fact that there is a very small black population, meaning he pursued civil rights reform even when there was no political rewards for doing so. Anyway I am re-litigating the primary which is not good for my health. The DNC is totally rotten to the core, irregardless of whether that sent her over the top or not. My point about Republican voters is that they hate these RINOs (as they see it) falling behind Hillary. From Nineskogl on 10 August 2016 at 1.53 am First, it is not “irregardless”, it is “regardless”. Second, Bernie was not a Democrat, he only became a party member before the run up to primaries.He brought in new and young voters to the Party granted. But they are new. There are also many, many young Democrats working indefatigably in the Party and Clintons were courting them as well as the Party clogs. And Bernie has announced that he will continue to be independent after the elections. Second, Hillary is a woman and the first woman presidential candidate in this country. Many women, daughters are proud of this fact. So should the young female Bernie supporters who are now standing on the shoulders of grandmothers and mothers. A little bit of acknowledgement of history please (I am male). Three, DNC is not rotten to the core. DNC worked hard. It would have done better with a more popular candidate. No one but Bernie supporters expected Bernie to win. And Bernie has been saying what is tantamount to “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. True. And leftward move of the DP will continue with increasing pace. From Angus Martin on 10 August 2016 at 11.45 am Actually, the Green Party has been running women as presidential candidates for some time, so you must mean the ‘first woman presidential candidate of the Democratic or Republican party’. I have already had the chance to cast my vote for two women presidential candidates: Cynthia McKinney, an African American, and Jill Stein, who I will be voting for again this year, of Jewish descent. The Democrats lost my vote years ago! The republicans never had it…. From Olivier Jutel on 11 August 2016 at 6.01 am lol, grammar troll. Yes your right the DNC is not rotten to the core. WHat was I thinking? From GM on 24 October 2016 at 2.17 am “Bernie was not a Democrat” Strictly speaking, true, although with a very big caveat… https://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/8/31/1417001/-Bernie-Not-Democrat-Enough-Let-s-See-How-He-Stacks-Up From Stanley W. Rogouski on 9 August 2016 at 9.24 am “The liberal anti-fascism of Clinton has achieved a remarkable class solidarity, not through genuine worker and populist platform that would undercut Trump, but a solidarity of experts and the policy establishment terrified for their jobs.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTmfwklFM-M From Al Calavicci on 9 August 2016 at 10.50 am Oh, the marvel of science – you can find a like-minded friend on the other side of the planet sharing the same moment of epiphany despite the obvious differences. Is this circle of “creating the class of super rich” – “waiting for it to implode on itself” – “letting meritocracy take the wheel” will be the last? – or will the VR or global warming be a potent enough disruptor to inflate another post-Trump/Clinton political bubble in 2030s? From Erik G. on 9 August 2016 at 11.13 am You are calling Trump’s campaign fascist a lot in this article. What is your definition of fascism and how does it fit Donald Trump’s policies? From Olivier Jutel on 9 August 2016 at 12.38 pm This is a very tricky thing. OBviously the characteristics classical modern fascism of the 30s etc requires a mobilized para-military fighting against the reds in the name of the nation. We could try to have some typologies (petite-bourgeois etc…). Trump is obviously different. Does alt-right twitter equal army of Brown Shirts? But the thing about fascism is its appeal to a mythical people besieged by enemies and a contradictory web of evils (China, Mexicans, Isis, refugees, globalists etc). At a rhetorical level Trump is certainly a fascist. It remains to be seen how he’d govern. I don’t think he’d have the ability to change the institutions of American politics and doesn;t have the organized street violence but you never know. From Will G-R on 10 August 2016 at 3.38 am Agreed. To me the essential fascist appeal is the one Žižek outlines here, taking the antagonisms inherent in any capitalist system and projecting them onto the persona of a foreign intruder, whose presence disrupts what in their ideological fiction would otherwise be a stable and harmonious society under capitalism. Defining fascism this way also highlights the connection between liberalism and fascism: both ideologies valorize the myth of an antagonism-free American Dream or whatever, and disagree largely as to whether this mythical nation Is Already Great or must be Made Great Again. Either way, since any antagonisms that do exist couldn’t possibly be coming from irresoluble immanent tensions within this nation itself, they must be coming from an outside source that could be isolated behind a wall and/or shoved into a gas chamber. If any one moment from recent US electoral politics could encapsulate this maneuver in a nutshell, it was the nominally pro-LGBTQ bit from Trump’s RNC speech. In a sense it was incredible: all Trump had to do was insert the single word “foreign” between “hateful” and “ideology” when referring to violent homophobia, and suddenly a Republican audience could applaud what might have otherwise been a denunciation of evangelical Christianity in the name of Matthew Shepard et al. The hypocrisy from the GOP audience would make a good liberal talking point itself, except it also raises the possibility that a proto-fascist figurehead with slightly better identitarian street cred and slightly less flamboyant personal narcissism, like an American version of Pim Fortuyn, could have beaten Hillary in a cakewalk. From Olivier Jutel on 10 August 2016 at 10.02 am I’m with you 100%. From maros on 10 August 2016 at 12.58 pm Would this defn of fascism have described the characteristics of Franco or Mussolini’s regimes? I find Trump’s anti-Mexican statements to be appalling. But immigration controls do not fascism make. Mexicans aside, the H1-B tech visas actually were designed to drive down tech wages and have been for 20 years. Trump appears to oppose them, Clinton remains silent. We are seeing a political realignment in process here, where Democrat-ish and Republican-ish working people are responding to the deleterious economic consequences of neoliberalism in ways characteristic to their world view. These grievances are completely legitimate. The policy moorings that have defined the duopoly are in flux. What gets me is that after a Republican acceptance speech that did not mention abortion or bash queers, that rejected the “free trade” consensus, pledged to be the peace candidate and to protect social insurance from a grand bargain, is how policy seems to be transient to conservatives where shallow emotion is all that determines political orientation. All of that stuff we’ve been ramming down your throats for the past 30 years? Yeah, never mind all of that, look at this bright shiny object. The liberals, to their minds, appear ready to accept the trade off of reproductive rights in exchange for carte blanche on the neolib/neocon projects. Regarding H1-B, obviously driving down high-skilled wages in the US is a central goal, but the program is even more insidious than that. The way it’s set up, a worker’s visa depends on the ongoing approval of their employer, and if they quit or get fired they have a prohibitively short time period in which to find another H1-B sponsor (a deliberately difficult legal process to begin with) or else leave the country. So in essence the US state deliberately forces these immigrants to either lay down zero roots in their new country and be prepared to emigrate at a moment’s notice, or else forfeit all possible leverage in any labor dispute. A visa program with fewer restrictions, in which high-skilled immigrants could say no to an employer without uprooting the rest of their life in the process, would arguably be less disruptive to working conditions in the First-World tech sector than the H1-B program as it exists. But on the broader point of immigration and fascism, fascist regimes’ ideal foreign policy revolves around the idea of a natural aristocracy of nations: those nations that have united harmoniously under a fascist regime (perhaps due to their innate racial superiority or something along those lines) assert dominance over those nations that haven’t, and citizens benefit or suffer accordingly. In today’s world immigration controls are the major political battlefield on which this idea is being contested, with citizens of developed nations seeking to deny citizens of underdeveloped nations the right to advance as individuals from one end of the global wage/price disparity to the other. If you’re going to advance economically, the First-World anti-immigrant argument seems to say, do it by advancing as a nation and proving that your nation deserves to unseat ours as natural aristocrats of the Earth. It may not always be fully developed fascism, but the core commitments of fascism are at least present in embryo. From marcos on 11 August 2016 at 2.04 pm One characteristic of neoliberalism has been a process of alienation of people from connection to place as part of the campaign to lower barriers to capital penetration. This has facilitated profit-making by smoothing the interface between capital and places and capital and people. If every place is functionally the same and everyone is functionally the same, then we are much easier to manage as interchangeable movable parts operating in interchangeable but fixed places. In local politics, I’ve seen this systematic exclusion of residents from the political process by neoliberal politicians. The only interests granted stakeholder status in local decision making are those with claims on public resources, those seeking entitlements for private profit-making and those receiving grant funding from the government. Many “left” activists have been neutralized by the latter, resigned to running interference for neoliberal policies promoting accumulation in exchange for their meal tickets. When connection to place is contested by exclusion from democracy, when connection to place is contested by imported labor and when labor mobility is promoted during a period of wealth concentration, then we are going to see outcomes like this. The delicate balance here is between celebrating and preserving diversity of place and of people in place in the face of the relentless onslaught of homogenization without degenerating into chauvanism, bigotry and worse. My prediction is that neoliberal policies spawn more Trumps the more you apply it. A Clinton II victory will be a pyrrhic for liberals, but as political BD/SM subs, they have come to not only enjoy it, but to stay with their abusive spouse and beg for more. It is ironic that the first viable female candidate is playing the role of abusive spouse, hectoring and shaming liberals to come back into the fold for more punishment. Foucault would be proud of them. From David on 10 August 2016 at 9.08 am Maybe this might be helpful: https://bostonreview.net/world/g-m-tam%C3%A1s-post-fascism From denisdee on 24 October 2016 at 12.00 am Securing ones border is not fascist. If that were true most nations on the planet would be fascist. From Jake on 9 August 2016 at 11.28 am So who’s going to win out then, Olivier, whether as educated guess or educated opinion? Hillary will win, probably comfortably, but the country will be ungovernable From Tony on 23 October 2016 at 11.21 pm ungovernable how? From John Sawyer on 9 August 2016 at 7.09 pm Olivier: ungovernable in what sense? Deadlock amongst the sparring sides? Even though there are progressives, liberals, conservatives, Tea Partiers, and all kinds of other variations, if the Democrats win back the Senate and the House, then along with a Democratic president, many things should get moving again–not everything will be to many people’s liking, but that’s not exactly the definition of ungovernable, but rather the return of normal politics instead of the Republican-enforced deadlock of the past eight years. Hard to say, though, what will happen if the Democrats win back just the Senate or the House. From Matt Osborne on 10 August 2016 at 3.35 am “until liberalism can antagonistically define itself with a genuine left conscience it will continue to be wracked by the fascist nightmare” What. Ever. In the real world, Missouri is turning blue and Utah is becoming a swing state because Trump is Mussolini without the charm. In the real world, admittedly-stupid DNC emails written in mid-May had absolutely no effect on Bernie Sanders being all but mathematically eliminated in New York on April 27. In the real world, Clinton got millions more votes than Sanders because “a genuine left conscience” has a smaller natural constituency in America than Pokemon Go. If you insist that “THE MAN” must have rigged this election, then I am that man. In the real world, America’s governing coalitions are inside the two major political parties — as a result of math, not fascism or corproatism or any other -ism. One of those two parties has begun to spiral apart because Trumpolini is making its internal contradictions play out as defections. And in the real world, the Berniacs have been screeching for months that Hillary needed them to defeat fascism, but now that she doesn’t, they WHINE WHINE WHINE like a bunch of little children who expected trophies just for playing. They see the establishment swinging to Clinton and it makes them SOOOO MAD because this was supposed to be the Year of Revolution. lol, that’s an awesome comment. From Jake on 10 August 2016 at 12.11 pm Real? Yeah, like COKE is the real thing! From Baruch on 11 August 2016 at 1.36 am This article would make sense if the author would replace the term “liberal” with the term “neoliberal.” Without that very important distinction, this article is way off base. From Olivier Jutel on 11 August 2016 at 2.18 pm FWIW I’ve written a lot about neo-liberalism. Some would say too much https://usp-fj.academia.edu/OlivierJutel From Will G-R on 11 August 2016 at 11.56 pm How so? Since we’re not on a US-based site, we can’t expect this strange anti-intellectual American notion that “liberal” is synonymous with “left” to be the default political vocabulary. (Australia’s Liberal Party is actually their equivalent of the US GOP, with Labour assuming the role of Democrats.) Broadly speaking, in the intellectually civilized capitalist world “liberal” stands for centrist or even center-right, and “neoliberal” in part denotes a renewed commitment to the self-satisfied form of liberalism that existed before being sullied by the taint of Keynesianism, the major sin of which was to acknowledge the Marxist critique of capitalism as presenting real problems in need of liberal solutions. For all the reasons Olivier outlined, liberals seem to prefer engaging with those to their right, i.e. fascists, rather than those to their left, i.e. revolutionary socialists. Fair enough mate. You are right liberal in America has a totally different meaning. Because America has no history of a labour, social-democratic party “liberal” has come to be the master-signifier for a left politics. I think you can definitely make the case that Hillary and Clintonite Third Way neo-liberalism represents an alignment with what liberalism means historically. One of the great accomplishments of Bernie Sanders is that he really has torn the Left from liberalism as a term people identify with. I say long may that last. From Jake on 12 August 2016 at 5.41 pm “Because America has no history of a labour …” Is that the whole continent, from bottom up to top down, or just USA? From Benjamin on 14 August 2016 at 6.26 am Finally the root of our idiot university leftist teachers has emerged. Who says Trump is fascist when clearly DP shows fascist characteristics on almost everything they do. Your writings Olivier Jutel are a threat to modern civilisation. From rotty on 24 October 2016 at 2.11 am those labels are deceiving. we should stop using shorthand=buzzwords it’s misleading. Say what we mean in understandable terms. The Price of Freedom IS Granting it to Others. It would take a Donald Trump to buck the system. Ross Perot was scared off or we may never have suffered a Bush presidency. Media is spewing propaganda. sHillary offers her withered poisonous teat to the world, not to feed them but to enslave them. Taking away individual’s rights at every opportunity. Trump has warm blood but she does not. she is the Medusa! how come people allow her ?! {that is the question I want answered! are they hypnotized? From Philip Wohlstetter on 20 August 2016 at 6.36 am Excellent, Olivier. You write about Trump: “I don’t think he’d have the ability to change the institutions of American politics and doesn’t have the organized street violence but you never know.” It’s another sign of the “liberal nervous breakdown” that they simply assert Trump will have the power to dissolve an institutional system built for deadlock, the same system that stymied Obama’s modest measures. I think a lot of the confusion about “liberals” in the American sense comes from glomming them together with small-d democrats. Historically, liberalism was about taming democracy, about checking and balancing it, about resisting broad-based power from below, about smearing it as mob rule or tyranny of the majority. Liberals are all about rights, about setting limits to the power of the state or the people. So liberal democracy is almost an oxymoron, a shotgun marriage that’s splitting apart into its separate antagonistic components. Hillary and her coterie are liberals (as well as being neoliberal); superdelegates, government by experts and technocrats (the credentialed), more education as the cure for all ills. Bernie’s people want more democracy. There is no resolution between these demands (see Germany v.s. Greece). Last, of course, liberalism is the enabler of capitalism; any kind of really-functioning democracy would probably provoke a coup (see Allende). Thanks Phillip. You are on the money with regards to liberalism. Take Hamilton for example, this character liberals so revere at the moment, a total elitist with contempt for the non-landed. What’s funny is that in order for left-liberals to revere the founders they often turn to Jefferson who was an agrarian populist. But if you read Jefferson he basically invented the real America/coastal America dichotomy. They way he talks about the Yeoman as “God’s most substantial deposit of virtue on this earth” sounds like Glenn Beck. Simultaneously he described cities and by extension the urban working class as “cankerous sours” on the body politic. Lovely fellow From Jack Miller on 23 October 2016 at 10.55 pm This was a fantastic piece of writing, Oliver. I will say that I think you covered “Trump’s fascism” a little simplistically in regards to why nationalist movements are rising around the world, and I think it would be a disservice to pin it down as solely xenophobia. I live in the UK and traditional working-class people aren’t getting their voices heard anymore and the political party system has clearly failed them. People do believe British values are getting dismissed in the favour of internationalism and that there’s a general consensus here whether you’re on the Left or Right that the country has its own domestic problems, is seeing its public services being cut in the name of privatization, losing that sense of sovereignty by following current American policy, and that the country once endeared more tradition and culture in what it meant to be British. The migration crisis in Calais and in Syria serve as a catalyst to pinpoint and allow the Government to get away with Draconian laws such as zero hour contracts. You could say Farage in the UK and Trump in America are running parallel with one another and that the “Make America Great Again” is a great campaign slogan. It has tied in economic struggle, with cultural concern, and given people a sense of freedom and hope. Trump has tapped into the working classes in the USA that the “Liberals” so foolishly left behind. UK would never have voted Brexit if the government wasn’t so hard on austerity. It shows that the political map has completely changed and that the current “moderate” politicians in power are completely devoted to POTUS, and that in reality the centre could now be defined as the Left in socialist movements such as Jeremy Corbyn and Bernie Sanders. Although, in regards to that with the Trump phenomenon and the rise of far-left and far-right movements across the world, I think more and more people are smarting up to the idea that being “left” or “right” means very little and that actually it’s a more us versus them (the bureaucracy) problem that is allowing populist candidates to rise. But there is no doubt that there is elevated level of race wars in America now and I think that has to do with the fact that there is a real concern now that foreign powers are influencing policy-making and lobbyists in Israel and Qatar for example, are bribing politicians to preach their radical agendas. The fact that the Clinton Foundation received more money from foreign powers than in the USA sends out a message that these politicians are self-serving and have no interest in the heart of America, and Trump comes out as the traditional blissfully ignorant all-American figure. Forget a proxy war between USA and Russia, there is a continuous proxy war going on for the heart of America because institutions are being granted too much power with zero accountability. I thought this was a cracking article and I’ve been waiting for someone to tap into Liberal hypocrisy, in what is ironically becoming the most “brainwashed” sect of Western society, as their increasingly absurd desires for political correctness and diversity are actually infringing upon the rights of people. Ultimately, the economy will always be the main issue for voters and identity politics just serves as a distraction. Many would lament how hateful this election cycle has been, but I would argue it has been amazing because it’s completely shattered the elite’s control of the two-party system. I couldn’t have written this article better myself and having looked at your article history, I think you need to start writing some more! Found this via WikiLeaks on Twitter. Thank you. From Olivier on 6 June 2017 at 11.55 am I just stumbled across this comment. Thanks a lot for the kinds words. Totally agree. Come on Jeza! Stop confusing liberalism with Marxism. 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__label__wiki	0.719898	0.719898	SANWO-OLU SUCCOUR: Lagos governor wiped our tears – Widow of slain policeman Widow of one of the six slain policemen who received compensation from Lagos State Government says the gesture has not only wiped off the family’s tears, it has also brightened their hope to attain the future their slain breadwinner had envisioned. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had, on Thursday, presented a cheque of N10 million each to families of the six police officers killed in Lagos in the violence that followed the recent #ENDSARS protests. Sanwo Olu explained that the compensation was the state government’s modest reward for their gallantry, pointing out that the gesture would help the families to heal from the loss, describing the slain officers as “heroes” who sacrificed their lives to secure lives and properties in the state. The governor, while presenting the cheques, said it was in fulfilment of his administration’s pledge made at an earlier meeting with police officers. He also announced scholarship awards to the children of the deceased officers up to the university level. Among those given the cash benefits were the widows of the late ASP Yaro Edwards who, until his death, was attached to Denton Police Division; the late Inspector Adegbenro Aderibigbe who, until his death, was attached to Meiran Police Station; the late Inspector Ayodeji Erinfolami attached to the anti-kidnapping unit, the late Inspector Samson Ehibo attached to Ilasamaja Police Station and Sergeant Abiodun Bejide of the Operation Department. Widow of the late Inspector Adegbenro Aderibigbe, who spoke to Sunday Vanguard at the Civic Centre venue of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) of the 14th Town Hall meeting on security where the cheques were presented, said the governor’s gesture had not only wiped off their tears, but had also brightened their hope to attain the future their slain breadwinners, had envisioned. Mrs. Adegbenro said, “My family is happy about it. It was a voluntary donation, so I wasn’t expecting it. We are happy. My children are very happy. One of them is in secondary school, while the two others are in primary school. I thank the governor for what he has done for us”. Previous Posts Gbajabiamila Wants Law Prohibiting Discrimination Against Disabled Persons Implemented Next Posts BUSO, A Friend Indeed \| Toye Arulogun	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1150
__label__cc	0.56909	0.43091	Puberty & Other Changes The Teen Brain Supporting Healthy Decisions Success in School & Life Changing How We See Teens Talking With Teens Parenting That Works Discipline & Monitoring Facing Challenges Communicating Values Role Modeling Health & Prevention Parents’ Self Care Helping Teens Learn to Cope Preventing Risks Supporting Emotional Health Talking With Parents Parenting in 100 Words Q&A Series Research Roundups Finding Meaning and Purpose Allison Gilbert / Q&A Series In this Q&A, Allison Gilbert, Senior Writer for the Center for Parent and Teen Communication, has a fascinating conversation with Dr. William Damon, Director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence at Stanford University, about why it’s so important for teens to develop a sense of purpose. Damon, who is also author of numerous books, including The Path to Purpose: Helping Our Children Find Their Calling in Life, argues students who have a sense of purpose tend to be happier and perform better in school than classmates who don’t. But what is purpose exactly, how can teens cultivate it, and how is this frame of mind any different than simply having a goal? Read Gilbert and Damon’s discussion to learn more. And when you’re done, click the links at the bottom of the page for videos and interactive tools – all designed to help teens figure out their purpose. William Damon, PhD Allison Gilbert: Your research centers on the importance of developing a sense of purpose. First, how are you defining purpose? William Damon: Purpose reflects two primary notions: that an activity is meaningful to you and that it contributes to the world. To say this another way: Having a sense of purpose means pursuing a long-term goal that has a ‘beyond the self’ component, doing an activity not because you have to, but because you want to. It’s important to note this ‘beyond the self’ component doesn’t have to be altruistic. For instance, researchers contribute to others in the form of scientific discovery. Artists create. Purpose is often confused with meaning, passion, or simply having a goal. While all these words are related, each means something a little different than how I’m defining purpose. AG: Why is having purpose essential during adolescence? WD: Adolescence is the time when young people develop the capacity to look into the future, to determine what kind of lives they want to lead. Developing a sense of purpose helps young people become motivated. It helps them sustain interest in certain classes because they see an end goal they want to attain. This in turn drives resilience. They’re able to bounce back from adversity because that sense of purpose pushes them forward. And last, developing a sense of purpose is important because it prevents people from being self-absorbed. People who see beyond themselves tend to stay out of trouble. This is important to consider since we want our children to be less tempted by dangerous behavior and substances. AG: Can teens have more than one purpose? WD: Absolutely! People often develop multiple purposes. Purposes can be vocational, faith-based, or about family and community. A vocational purpose could be heroic in scale, such as aiming to find a cure for cancer through medical research, or it could be more ordinary, such as wanting to become a good teacher, plumber, or barber and contributing to the world in one of those valuable ways. A faith-based purpose might be seeking ways to serve God through worship, good works, charity, or any number of spiritual practices. A family purpose can be caring for one’s parents. Community purposes include civic duties and initiatives. Over time, some purposes become more important, others less so. Some may come and go altogether. People often develop multiple purposes. Purposes can be vocational, faith-based, or about family and community. AG: What strategies can parents use to help teens develop a sense of purpose? WD: It’s important parents model purposeful behavior. It’s also important that parents discuss what brings meaning to their own lives, to talk about what they do and why. In a very specific way, I encourage parents to explain how empty life is without meaning, and how much joy can be had by finding meaning. I also encourage parents to pay attention to their teen’s interests. Once they discover these interests they can provide opportunities for that child to become engaged in these activities. What parents can not do, however, is give children a sense of purpose. That is personal. It has to come from them. AG: You’re the director of Stanford Center on Adolescence at Stanford University. What are you currently working on? WD: We’re working on two projects right now that are near and dear to my heart. The first is partnering with higher education to determine ways these institutions can promote purpose. We believe fostering a sense of purpose in students should be one of the key functions of higher education. The second project centers on family purpose. Families can have purposes that are collective and multi-generational. What does this look like for wealthy and less advantaged families? How does a shared family purpose shape individual members of that family? We’re interested to find out. Article: COVID-19 Impact on Mental Health 100 Words: 5 Tools to Cope With Stress Video: How to Parent so Teens Talk Q&A: Angela Duckworth on Gratitude and Curiosity in Teens SHARE THIS AND START THE CONVERSATION Subscribe and Stay Informed Related topics for helpful discussions. Character Strengths / Oct 01, 2019 6 Ways to Reveal Teen Strengths Boost Teen Interest in Volunteering Success in School & Life / Oct 01, 2019 Helping Teens Develop a Sense of Purpose About Allison Gilbert Allison Gilbert is Senior Writer for the CPTC. Her pieces cover an array of topics including self-care, bullying, grief, and resilience. Allison is author of numerous books and speaks across the country to corporations, non-profits, and community groups. You can learn more by visiting www.allisongilbert.com. Read more articles by this author Copyright 2020 CPTC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use. Get our weekly newsletter for practical tips to strengthen family connections.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1153
__label__cc	0.625798	0.374202	Online Undergraduate-Level Course Guitar Chords 101 Authored by Rick Peckham Course Code: OGUIT-120 3-Credit Tuition Non-Credit Tuition Many beginning guitarists have learned the basics of open and moveable chord shapes, but aren't sure how or why the individual notes within the chord work so well together, or the ways by which they can expand this chord knowledge to unlock the fret board of the guitar. Guitar Chords 101 presents Berklee's approach to the construction of chords, a method that focuses less on the shape of an individual chord, and more on the notes that the chord is based around. Students will learn to construct and play triads and basic 7th chords, as well as look at inversions and different chord voicings -- the basic foundations guitarists use to write or perform in any number of different styles. Students will gain more freedom and a greater feel for their instrument by learning how to visualize chord structures anywhere on the neck of the guitar. The course offers a rich learning platform, featuring Flash movies, interactive quizzes, instructional videos, guitar tablatures and practice mp3 tracks to get the notes under your fingers as quickly as possible, while allowing you the portability to practice wherever you get a few minutes with your guitar. Students will also benefit from personalized instruction and comments from Berklee's world-renowned guitar instructors on their weekly assignments as well as through weekly live chats. By the end of the course students will be able to add more dynamics and expression to their playing and gain an extensive chord vocabulary, which will prove invaluable in pursuing any style of music. Look at a lead sheet and play chord voicings in a variety of musical styles Have a greater knowledge of constructing triads, seventh chords, some extended voicings, and inversions Play and know the voicings of various chord qualities such as a major triad, minor triad, diminished triad, augmented triad, dominant 7, major 7, and minor 7 Play triads over bass notes and alterations Overview Syllabus Requirements Instructors Related Music Career Roles 1-866-BERKLEE Int'l: +1-617-747-2146 Call, Text, or Email us Lesson 1: Triads Playing Triads: Root Position Major Triads on 4-3-2 and 3-2-1 Minor Triads sus Chords Lesson 2: Triad Inversions/Other Triad Qualities Inversions of Triads: Up the Fretboard Inversions of Triads: Across the Fretboard Augmented and Diminished Triads Lesson 3: Barre Chords Power Chords: Big Sound, Two Tones Barre Chords: Big Sound, Three or Four Tones Chord Quality Identification Lesson 4: Seventh Chords: Drop 2s Drop 2: Four Adjacent Strings One Thing in All Keys: Dominant 7th Drop 2 Voicings All Things in One Key: Other 7th Chord Qualities Lesson 5: Drop 2 Crossovers 9th Chords Drop 2 Inversions Interpreting Lead Sheets Lesson 6: Summary 1 Chord Substitutions #1 Rhythmic Kicks in Guitar Charts Ear Training with Drop 2s Drop 3, Bottom String, Skip String, then Three Adjacent Strings One Thing in All Keys: Dom 7 Drop 3s Lesson 8: More Drop 3 Diminished Voicings Dominant 9 Voicings-Another Use for min7(b5) Dominant 13 Voicings and Chord Tensions Using the Chords-the Blues Lesson 9: Using the Chords: Mixing Drop 2 and Drop 3 Voicings Maj 6/min 6 Alteration of Dominant b9, #9 Alteration of Dominant b9, b13 Lesson 10: Guide Tone Chords R37 and R73 Small Voicings, Big Sound Lesson 11: Triads over Bass Notes Triads over Bass Notes Inverting Drop 2 and Drop 3 Inversions of G7, G-7, Gmaj7 Lesson 12: Putting It All Together/Final Project Inversions of G-7(b5) Other Voicing Formulae Harmonizing Melodies with Inversions Prerequisites and Course-Specific Requirements Completion of Music Foundations or Music Theory 101 or equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Students should have at least one year of playing experience and the ability to play some chords on the guitar. Guitar tablature and chord blocks, in addition to traditional notation, will be used throughout the course. Required Textbook(s) Berklee Jazz Guitar Chord Dictionary by Rick Peckham, Berklee Press/Hal Leonard Students are required to record video for assignments. You can use your smartphone, digital camera, or webcam to do this. If you do not already have a preferred video software, you can use the built-in recorder tool within your assignment post. You can play the backing track through your speakers as you record and the microphone will pick up both the guitar (acoustic or through an amp) and the track as you play along. Electric or acoustic guitar. Check out Reverb for guitar deals* A printer is recommended for printing music examples used in the course A built-in microphone or an external microphone plugged directly into your computer (via built in ports or an external audio interface) After enrolling, please check the Getting Started section of your course for potential deals on required materials. Our Student Deals page also features several discounts you can take advantage of as a current student. Please contact support@online.berklee.edu for any questions. *An exclusive Reverb deal is available to all Berklee Online students through our Student Deals page. General Course Requirements Below are the minimum requirements to access the course environment and participate in live chats. Please make sure to also check the Prerequisites and Course-Specific Requirements section above, and ensure your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements for all software needed for your course. OS X 10.10 Yosemite or higher PC Users Windows 7 or higher Latest version of Google Chrome Zoom meeting software (available in the course when joining your first chat) Speakers or headphones External or internal Microphone Rick Peckham Author & Instructor Rick Peckham is an internationally known jazz guitarist and educator. He has presented performances and clinics on six continents and specializes in a unique blend of styles, including jazz, rock, blues, fusion and country finger style performance. Currently a full-time professor in Berklee’s Guitar department, Peckham has been a faculty member since 1986, and served as assistant chair of the Guitar department, with 1,100 guitar students and 60 guitar faculty, from 1992-2013. The internationally released album, Left End, with drummer Jim Black and bassist Tony Scherr was named one of the best releases of 2005 by DownBeat magazine. He organized the college’s honorary doctoral tributes to Roy Haynes, Joe Zawinul, Jack DeJohnette and John Scofield, featuring then-Berklee students Kurt Rosenwinkel, Matthew Garrison, Antonio Hart, Abe Laboriel Jr., Melvin Butler and Seamus Blake. Several then-Berklee students he has coached include Lionel Loueke, Lage Lund, Frank Möbus, Jeff Parker, Matt Stevens and Nir Felder. In 2007, the University Professional & Continuing Education Association awarded the Berklee Online course he authored, Berklee Guitar Chords 101, “Best Online Class.” He has also authored the DVD Modal Voicing Techniques, and Hal Leonard books Berklee Jazz Guitar Dictionary and Berklee Rock Chord Dictionary. Read Less Bruce Bartlett has been an associate professor and clinician in the Berklee College of Music Guitar Department for 15 years. His band, the Bruce Bartlett Trio, has played nationally and internationally and released three albums. Bruce began his career as a recording session guitarist at the age of 19, working for producer Arthur Baker in New York City. He played rhythm guitar for several underground recordings for R&B artists in the early 80s. More recently, he recorded a live performance DVD with John Blackwell (drummer for Prince). He also composed most of the material, along with being a featured soloist for Modern Drummer Festival 2000 at Montclair University in New Jersey. His sideman and leader work includes performances at the Boston Globe Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Quebec Jazz Festival, and Indonesia Jazz Festival. Bruce has opened for Weather Report and Hirman Bullock, and performed with Chick Corea on Chick Corea Day, in Chelsea, MA, in 2001. Recently, Bruce performed with Zigaboo Modeliste (original drummer of Meters) and is in the process of recording his eighth solo record of original music. Read Less Scotty Johnson Scotty Johnson is an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music (since 1999) and an active musician in the Boston area. As well as recent tours in Florida and the midwest with the Boston Pops Orchestra, Scotty is an active pit guitarist with over 50 theater credits including The Lion King, Finding Neverland, Pippin, Memphis, Matilda, Motown, Beautiful, and If/Then. In the past, Scotty has toured around the world many times and recorded music with guitarist Paul Gilbert (Bee Hive Live, Alligator Farm), The Ford Blues Band (Fords and Friends with Robben Ford), The Blindside Blues Band, Dick Dale (Calling Up Spirits), Ansley Dunbar, and many others. Scotty's instructional video 'Accelerate Your Rock Guitar Playing' is available from Berklee Press / Hal Leonard / Rittor Music. Scotty is the co-author of the Berklee online course Steve Vai Guitar Techniques and an instructor for Guitar Chords 101. Guitarist Bruce Saunders is a Professor at Berklee College of Music. With New York City as his base since 1988, he has toured Europe, South America, Australia, Japan, and the United States as a band leader and as a sideman. He has recorded with musicians such as Jack DeJohnette, Peter Erskine, Dave Holland, Kenny Werner, Bill Stewart, Michael Cain, Glen Velez, Harvie Swartz, David Berkman, Tony Scherr, Mark Murphy, Ben Monder, Steve Cardenas, and many others. He has four recordings CDs as a leader: Fragment (Moo Records, 2002); Likely Story (Moo Records, 1998); Jazz Hymns (1995 and 1998); Forget Everything (Moo Records, 1995). Saunders has taught at Berklee since 1992. He has also taught at New York University and various clinics worldwide, including the International Jazz Seminar in Xalapa, Mexico, numerous times in Colombia, South America, and the Maine Jazz Camp. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in classical guitar and theory from Florida State University, and a Masters in Jazz Performance from the University of North Texas, where he studied with Jack Petersen and Tom Johnson. He is the author of Pentatonics, Modern Blues, and Melodic Improvisation (all Mel Bay Publications). For further information on Bruce Saunders. Read Less Tim Miller offers a distinctive voice to the world of jazz and rock guitar. He is currently a professor in the Guitar department at Berklee College of Music. Guitar Player magazine characterized his playing as "pure melody consciousness with remarkable control, and a breathy, violin-y tone" His most notable recordings are Trio and Trio Vol.2. Tim has performed/recorded with Dweezil Zappa, Paul Motian, Randy Brecker, Mick Goodrick, Mike Stern, Ben Monder, Gary Burton, Eddie Gomez, David Liebman, Greg Osby, George Garzone, Mark Turner, Jerry Bergonzi, Gary Thomas, George Duke, Gary Husband, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Antonio Sanchez, among others. Tim has also co-authored a book with guitarist Mick Goodrick titled Creative Chordal Harmony for Guitar (Berklee Press/Hal Leonard). Additionally, he is the author of the Berklee Online course Guitar Ensemble Techniques. Read Less When taken for credit, Guitar Chords 101 can be applied towards these associated programs: Associated Certificate Programs General Music Studies Professional Certificate General Music Studies Advanced Professional Certificate Guitar Skills Professional Certificate Jazz Guitar Professional Certificate Guitar Advanced Professional Certificate Associated Degree Major Bachelor's Degree in Guitar Related Music Career Roles Employers look for skills learned in this course, when hiring for the following music career roles: Adaptive Arts Teacher Church Musician Concertmaster Cover Band Musician Cruise Ship Musician Early Childhood Arts Educator General Business Musician (Freelance Musician) Instrument Repair Technician Military Musician Music Director (Theater and Opera) Music Professor Music Teacher PK-12 Nonprofit Artist Orchestra Musician Performing Songwriter Pit Orchestra Musician Private Music Instructor Program Director (Performing Arts Education) Recording Artist (or Group) Session Musician Television Band Member Top-Line Songwriter Touring Musician Contact our Academic Advisors by phone at 1-866-BERKLEE (U.S.), 1-617-747-2146 (INT'L), or by email at advisors@online.berklee.edu. 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__label__cc	0.552933	0.447067	PKHYPE Explainer: Highway to Palestinian vote filled with obstacles Epaper – January 17 LHR 2021 Right here Are 35 Of The Most Fascinating Mcdonald’s Eating places… The tribe of apologists – Pakistan At the moment UPS Driver Posts The Lovable Canines He Meets On Routes And… Home World News No Clear Imaginative and prescient to Finish Violence No Clear Imaginative and prescient to Finish Violence Afghanistan has been engulfed in bloodshed and confusion for many years. The deal between the USA and the Taliban signed on February 29 in Doha, Qatar, has added extra pressure to the battle by creating competitors amongst anti-government militants. Teams such because the Islamic State Khorasan (ISK) compete with the Taliban for political success and affect by perpetrating extra violence. On the similar time, they give the impression of being to one another’s success as a supply of inspiration and cooperation. No Place for Naivety in Afghan Peace Talks On November 2, Afghanistan was shocked by an assault on Kabul College that killed 35 college students and wounded 50; formally, the loss of life toll stands at 22, with 27 wounded. It was the newest of the numerous assaults on the nation’s instructional establishments. On October 24, a suicide bomber focused the Kawsar-e Danish training middle in western Kabul, killing at the very least 43 and wounding an extra 57. In August 2018, one other suicide assault in western Kabul on the Mawud tutoring middle, which, like Kawsar-e Danish, was situated in a Shai-dominated space, killed at the very least 48 and wounded 60. The victims at each colleges have been below the age of 20, a few of them have been as younger as 14. Who Killed the College students? Because of the extremely advanced atmosphere, survival for the folks of Afghanistan is only a matter of probability. Sajjad Nijati was wounded within the assault on Kabul College. He’s additionally one of many survivors of the assault on the Mawud training middle. He has misplaced three of his relations within the assault on Kawsar-e Danish. ISK claimed accountability for all three assaults, whereas the Taliban denied any connection. Nonetheless, the Taliban assault on the American College of Afghanistan in August 2016 killed 14 and wounded 35, once more principally college students. The assaults on Kawsar-e Danish and Mawud have been primarily in opposition to the Shia Hazaras, a traditionally persecuted group that has invested in training as a method to interrupt the cycle of its precarious place inside Afghanistan. Shamsea Alizada, a survivor of the assault on Mawud, topped the nation’s nationwide college tables by attaining the very best rating out of almost 200,000 college students this yr. When the assault occurred, she was 15 and will have misplaced her life like lots of her pals. The day after the college assault, college students protested and carried slogans in opposition to the Islamic State and the Taliban that learn “Don’t kill us.” All in all, 13 folks have been detained for his or her failure to stop the assault, together with the safety commander of Kabul College and the district chief of police. Nonetheless, Vice President Ambrulah Saleh reversed the choice arguing that the issue is systematic and desires broader consideration. It’s nonetheless unclear whether or not these arrested have been launched. The query stays unanswered as to how the three gunmen entered the college campus. Kabul College has three fundamental gates which are blocked by police checkpoints. The terrorists entered from the north gate, which is normally overseen by numerous cops who test all guests’ IDs. With no sign of an explosion on the gate, Saleh, hours after the assault, referred to as it an “intelligence failure.” Analysis exhibits that Afghan universities have been uncovered to extremism in recent times and have grow to be fertile floor for recruitment for teams like ISK and the Taliban; in July 2019, Afghan safety businesses arrested three ISK recruiters at Kabul College. On November 14, Vice President Saleh introduced that safety forces have arrested the mastermind behind the assault on Kabul College. Based on Saleh, Mohammad Adel was recruited by the Haqqani Community, a department of the Taliban primarily based in Miramshah, Pakistan, and had gone lacking three years in the past after finishing his third yr at Kabul College’s college of sharia regulation. Proxy Struggle, Terrorism, Confusion Of their peace take care of the US, the Taliban agreed to cease bombing city facilities and minimize ties with different terrorist teams comparable to al-Qaeda. Nonetheless, in line with the US particular inspector normal for Afghanistan reconstruction, assaults by the Taliban have elevated by 50% prior to now three months, to at the very least 55 assaults per day across the nation. For the reason that official inauguration of the intra-Afghan talks in Qatar on September 12, the has been no discount in civilian casualties. The Taliban use navy operations as a bargaining chip within the talks, which has elevated considerations in regards to the group establishing a totalitarian and discriminatory regime within the nation if it involves energy on account of the negotiations. The regularly reported hyperlinks between the Taliban and al-Qaeda stay one other concern. Final month, Afghan safety forces killed a senior al-Qaeda chief in Ghazni province in areas managed by the Taliban. One other al-Qaeda member was killed in a Taliban-influenced space in Farah province, within the west. Analysis additionally exhibits that there was cooperation — in addition to clashes — between the Taliban and ISK prior to now. Many in Afghanistan view the Taliban as answerable for internet hosting and cooperating with varied terrorist teams. The continued warfare by the Taliban has severely undermined Afghanistan’s political stability, financial growth and safety. This has weakened the federal government’s performance and territorial management, opening the door for different militant teams comparable to ISK. Each ISK and the Taliban have comparable ideological positions towards secular training, and the scenario on the bottom as we speak makes it clear that the warfare has became a deliberate technique of indiscriminate violence in opposition to training facilities and youth within the nation. There are three theories about current city assaults in Afghanistan. The primary is that the Taliban set up the assaults however deny accountability to profit from the chaos and backlash in opposition to the federal government, which permits ISK to assert accountability. Vice President Saleh claimed that the ISK claiming the assault on Kabul College was pretend. Saleh pointed to a Taliban flag apparently discovered on the scene as proof of Taliban involvement. Based on the vice chairman, the weapons discovered on the scene don’t match these in pictures launched by ISK. The Taliban, nevertheless, rejects these claims. The second concept is that the Haqqani Community, a department of the Taliban near Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI), is finishing up assaults in city areas. Some specialists argue there’s a disagreement between the Quetta Shura and the Haqqani Community branches. Due to this fact, with out Quetta Shura’s approval, the Haqqani Community assault on city areas however below the ISK title; because the look of ISK, the Haqqani Community didn’t declare many of the greater city assaults, with ISK taking accountability as a substitute. Based on this concept, the principle actor behind terrorist exercise in Afghanistan is the Haqqani Community fairly than ISK. It has been argued that the Haqqani Community has sturdy hyperlinks and ranges of cooperation not simply with the ISI, but additionally al-Qaeda and ISK. Those that consider on this concept argue that there’s a shut relationship between the Haqqani Community and ISK. The third concept is that the ISK organizes city assaults independently, such because the one on Kabul College. Based on this evaluation, ISK as we speak has extra affect in city areas. In the intervening time, nevertheless, this argument doesn’t have many supporters amongst specialists and Afghan safety officers. From the Afghan authorities’s standpoint, ISK is a platform for Pakistan’s clandestine actions, the place ISK is an umbrella for a lot of actors together with the Haqqani Community and the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) for attacking targets in Afghanistan. Pakistan’s former ambassador to the US, Hussain Haqqani, believes that ISK is supported by the identical forces in Pakistan that again the Haqqani Community. Loss of life by a Thousand Cuts The battle in Afghanistan doesn’t have a single dimension. It’s a mixture of proxy wars and terrorism. The proxy dimension of the warfare because the 1980s produced numerous supposed and unintended penalties comparable to state fragility, terrorism, sectarianism, warfare crimes, social fragmentation and radicalization. Kabul College has discovered itself on the middle of this strife over the 4 a long time of warfare. In late 1983, a bomb was positioned below a eating room desk on the college, killing many. In a while, Brigadier Mohammad Yousaf, who was main the Afghan Bureau of ISI on the time, revealed in his memoir that the assault was a part of Pakistan’s technique of “loss of life by thousand cuts.” This specter of historical past is contemporary in Afghanistan’s collective reminiscence. Taliban sanctuaries in Pakistan enabled the group to accentuate the battle. The sophisticated hyperlinks and cooperation between the Taliban, ISK and al-Qaeda make it tough to consider that they didn’t be part of forces to focus on instructional establishments and perform assassinations. On the similar time, contextualizing the warfare in Afghanistan by contemplating the lengthy historical past of cooperation between militant teams and the intelligence providers within the area make the proxy dynamic of the warfare extra obvious. With errors made on all sides, particularly by the Trump administration in Washington, created each inspiration and hope for a lot of extremist teams within the area. Notably, the US-Taliban deal turned the nation right into a playground for varied extremist teams and their supporters attempting to both outdo one another or construct tactical collaboration to defeat the Afghan authorities. Even Pakistani extremist teams have referred to as upon the Afghan authorities to give up to the Taliban. These teams try to construct leverage by violence and claiming the distinction of resisting the US and its companions. They’re preventing to create frustration and chaos with the intention to broaden their operational attain and lethality, thereby creating transnational inspiration for the motion. Until there’s a coverage change to successfully take care of this menace, there isn’t a clear imaginative and prescient for ending all this violence. [Correction: An earlier version of this article stated that the attack on Kawsar-e Danish killed 24 people. 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__label__wiki	0.710562	0.710562	Download PNG image: Gamepad PNG In this page you can download PNG image - Gamepad PNG. Home » ELECTRONICS » Gamepad » Gamepad PNG Gamepad PNG image with transparent background This image has format transparent PNG with resolution 1600x1600. Gamepad PNG with transparent background you can download for free, just click on it and save. A gamepad, joypad, controller, or simply pad is a type of game controller held in two hands, where the fingers (especially thumbs) are used to provide input. They are typically the main input device for video game consoles. Gamepads generally feature a set of buttons handled with the right thumb and a direction controller handled with the left. The direction controller has traditionally been a four-way digital cross (also named a joypad, or alternatively a d-pad, and never called arrow keys), but most modern controllers additionally (or as a substitute) feature one or more analog sticks. Some common additions to the standard pad include shoulder buttons (also called "bumpers") and triggers placed along the edges of the pad (shoulder buttons are usually digital, i.e. merely on/off; while triggers are usually analog); centrally placed start, select, and mode buttons, and an internal motor to provide force feedback. There are programmable joysticks that can emulate keyboard input. Generally they have been made to circumvent the lack of joystick support in some computer games, e.g. the Belkin Nostromo SpeedPad n52. There are several programs that emulate keyboard and mouse input with a gamepad such as the free and open-source cross-platform software antimicro, Enjoy2, or proprietary commercial solutions such as JoyToKey, Xpadder, and Pinnacle Game Profiler. The 1962 video game Spacewar! initially used toggle switches built into the computer readout display to control the game. These switches were awkward and uncomfortable to use, so Alan Kotok and Bob Saunders built and wired in a detached control device for the game. This device has been called the earliest gamepad. The original Sega Genesis/Mega Drive control pad has three face buttons, but a six-button pad was later released. The SNES controller also featured six action buttons, with four face buttons arranged in a diamond formation, and two shoulder buttons positioned to be used with the index fingers, a design which has been imitated by most controllers since. The inclusion of six action buttons was influenced by the popularity of the Street Fighter arcade series, which utilized six buttons. For most of the 1980s and early 1990s, analog joysticks were the predominant form of gaming controller for PCs, while console gaming controllers were mostly digital. This changed in 1996, when all three major consoles introduced an optional analog control. The Sony Dual Analog Controller had twin convex analog thumbsticks, the Sega Saturn 3D Control Pad had a single analog thumbstick, and the Nintendo 64 controller combined digital and analog controllers in a single body, starting a trend to have both an analog stick and a d-pad. Despite these changes, gamepads essentially continued to follow the template set by the NES controller (a horizontally-oriented controller with two or more action buttons positioned for use with the right thumb, and a directional pad positioned for use with the left thumb). Gamepads failed to achieve any sort of dominance outside of the home console market, though several PC gamepads have enjoyed popularity, such as the Gravis PC GamePad. Gamepads are also available for personal computers. Examples of PC gamepads include the Asus Eee Stick, the Gravis PC, the Microsoft SideWinder and Saitek Cyborg range, and the Steam Controller. Third-party USB adapters and software can be employed to utilize console gamepads on PCs; the DualShock 3, DualShock 4, Wii Remote and Joy-Con can be used with third-party software on systems with Bluetooth functionality, with USB additionally usable on DualShock 3 and DualShock 4. Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers are officially supported on Windows with Microsoft-supplied drivers; a dongle can be used to connect them wirelessly, or the controller can be connected directly to the computer over USB (wired versions of Xbox 360 controllers were marketed by Microsoft as PC gamepads, while the Xbox One controller can be connected to a PC via its Micro USB slot). In this page you can download free PNG images: Gamepad PNG images free download Keywords: Gamepad PNG, Download PNG image with transparent background, PNG image: Gamepad PNG, free PNG image, Gamepad Image category: Gamepad	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1164
__label__cc	0.547216	0.452784	Justia Patents Accumulating Holdover Ice In SituUS Patent for Heat storage apparatus Patent (Patent # 10,571,202) Heat storage apparatus Oct 3, 2017 - Panasonic The heat storage apparatus of the present disclosure includes a casing, a heat storage material that is located in the casing, a stirrer that is located in the casing, that is in contact with the heat storage material, and that rotates to stir the heat storage material, and a projection that is in contact with the heat storage material, that projects from the stirrer, and that rotates with rotation of the stirrer. The projection is continuously in contact with an inner face of the casing while the stirrer rotates. Latest Panasonic Patents: NEGATIVE ELECTRODE FOR NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY AND NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY MONITORING CAMERA AND COVER UNAUTHORIZED CONTROL SUPPRESSION METHOD, UNAUTHORIZED CONTROL SUPPRESSION DEVICE, AND ONBOARD NETWORK SYSTEM METAL-CLAD LAMINATED BOARD, METAL MEMBER PROVIDED WITH RESIN, AND WIRING BOARD PLAYBACK DEVICE, PLAYBACK METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM BACKGROUND 1. Technical Field The present disclosure relates to a heat storage apparatus. A heat storage material is a material that can store heat or cold, and heat or cold stored in the heat storage material is radiated according to need. The heat storage material that can mainly utilize exothermic reaction and endothermic reaction, which are associated with a change in the phase of a substance, to store hear or cold is referred to as latent heat storage material. In this specification, the latent heat storage material that can radiate cold according to need may be referred to as latent cold storage material or merely cold storage material. The latent heat storage material includes a material having a supercooling property, and the technique for releasing supercooling of such latent heat storage material. For example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 7-12479 (Patent document 1) describes a heat storage apparatus 300 as illustrated in FIG. 14A. The heat storage apparatus 300 includes an enclosed casing 301, a heat storage material 302, a propeller (stimulus-applying member) 310, and a motor 320. The heat storage material 302 is sealed in the enclosed casing 301, and has the supercooling property. The heat storage material 302 is, for example, trihydrate sodium acetate. The propeller 310 can apply a stimulus to the heat storage material 302. The motor 320 rotates the propeller 310. A permanent magnet 312 is attached to a rotating shaft of the propeller 310, and proximately faces the inner face of the enclosed casing 301. The motor 320 is disposed outside the enclosed casing 301, and is supported by a supporting plate 321. The supporting plate 321 is attached to the outer face of the enclosed casing 301. A permanent magnet 322 is attached to a rotating shaft of the motor 320, and proximately faces the outer face of the enclosed casing 301. Blades of the propeller 310 act as scissors, thereby applying a fierce stimulus to the heat storage material 302 to effectively guide heat radiation. International Publication No, WO2007/023794 (Patent document 2) describes a nucleation device 502 as illustrated in FIG. 14B. The nucleation device 502 includes a support frame 520, a support piece 521, a shaft frame member 522, a rotating body 523, a plurality of claws 524, a water wheel 525, and a plate-like member 529. The shaft frame member 522 passes through the side wall of the casing 514 to be disposed in the casing 514 and a water jacket 513. A shaft 522a is rotatably supported in the shaft frame member 522. The rotating body 523 is rotatably coupled to the shaft 522a. The plurality of claws 524 radially extend from the rotating body 523. The water wheel 525 is rotatably coupled to the shaft 522a. The plate-like member 529 is formed of a bimetal. When cooling water flowing in the water jacket 513 rotates the water wheel 525, the rotary force of the water wheel 525 is transmitted to the rotating body 523 via the shaft 522a, rotating each of the claws 524. The rotating claws 524 slide on the plate-like member 529, and scratch the surface of the plate-like member 529 to generate a new face. The new face is brought into direct contact with a supercooled heat storage material X to nucleate the heat storage material X. The heat storage material X is, for example, trihydrate sodium acetate. According to the techniques described in Patent documents 1 and 2, time required to complete crystallization of the heat storage material has not been specifically considered. One non-limiting and exemplary embodiment provides a heat storage apparatus capable of completing crystallization of a heat storage material within a short time. In one general aspect, the techniques disclosed here feature a heat storage apparatus, including: a casing; a heat storage material that is located in the casing; a stirrer that is located in the casing, that is in contact with the heat storage material, and that rotates to stir the heat storage material; and a projection that is in contact with the heat storage material, that projects from the stirrer, and that rotates with a rotation of the stirrer, in which the projection is continuously in contact with an inner surface of the casing while the stirrer rotates. The above-mentioned heat storage apparatus is effective in completing crystallization of the heat storage material within a short time. Additional benefits and advantages of the disclosed embodiments will become apparent from the specification and drawings. The benefits and/or advantages may be individually obtained by the various embodiments and features of the specification and drawings, which need not all be provided in order to obtain one or more of such benefits and/or advantages. FIG. 1A is an upper view illustrating an example of a heat storage apparatus of the present disclosure; FIG. 1B is a front view illustrating the heat storage apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1A; FIG. 2A is an upper view illustrating another example of the heat storage apparatus of the present disclosure; FIG. 3A is an upper view illustrating still another example of the heat storage apparatus of the present disclosure; FIG. 10A is an upper view illustrating still another example of the heat storage apparatus of the present disclosure; FIG. 10B is a front view illustrating the heat storage apparatus illustrated in FIG. 10A; FIG. 11A is an upper view illustrating a heat storage apparatus in Comparative example 1; FIG. 12 is a graph indicating relation between a ratio of a projective area of a projection to a projective area of a stirrer (P2/P1) and nucleus generation efficiency; FIG. 13 is a graph indicating relation between a ratio of a surface area of the stirrer to an area of an inner face of a casing and a progress ratio of crystallization of the heat storage material; FIG. 14A is a sectional view illustrating a conventional heat storage apparatus; and FIG. 14B is a sectional view illustrating a conventional nucleation device. <Knowledge Based on Examination of the Inventors> If crystallization of the heat storage material could be completed within a short time (for example, within one minutes), the heat storage material can be used in more extensive applications. For example, in an automobile having the function of automatically performing idling stop, the heat storage material can be used to cool the inside of the automobile during idling stop. In this case, during idling stop, cold stored in the heat storage material is used in place of cold acquired by driving a compressor by means of an engine. That is, during travelling of the automobile, the heat storage material is crystallized using the compressor to store cold, while, during idling stop, the cold storage material is melted to discharge cold. This cycle can be repeated. In consideration of automobile traffic situations in urban cities, the interval between traffic lights may be small and thus, continuous driving time period of the automobiles may be short. For this reason, it is desired that crystallization of the heat storage material can be completed within a shorter time, and cold can be stored as latent heat throughout the heat storage material within a short time. Thus, the Inventors has studied the technique of crystallizing the heat storage material within a short time day and night. As a result of the study, the Inventors found that crystallization of the heat storage material can be completed within a short time by bringing a projection protruding from a stirrer disposed in a casing that houses the heat storage material continuously into contact with an inner face of the casing while the stirrer rotates. Based on the new knowledge, the Inventors devised a heat storage apparatus of the present disclosure. It should be noted that knowledge is based on the study of the Inventors, and is not any prior art. A first aspect of the present disclosure provides a heat storage apparatus, including: a casing; a heat storage material that is located in the casing; a stirrer that is located in the casing, that is in contact with the heat storage material, and that rotates to stir the heat storage material; and a projection that is in contact with the heat storage material, that projects from the stirrer, and that rotates with a rotation of the stirrer, in which the projection is continuously in contact with an inner surface of the casing while the stirrer rotates. According to the first aspect, the projection is concurrently in contact with the inner face of the casing while the stirrer rotates. The continuous contact of the projection with the inner face of the casing, which is caused by rotation of the stirrer, changes dimension minute gaps formed between minute irregularities on the face of the projection and minute irregularities on the inner face of the casing to generate a pressure fluctuation over time. Due to the pressure fluctuation, crystalline nuclei of the heat storage material are continuously generated. With stirring of the rotating stirrer, the continuously generated crystalline nuclei diffuse throughout the heat storage material. The diffused crystalline nuclei promote new crystalline nuclei by chain reaction. Thus, crystallization of the whole the heat storage material in the casing simultaneously progresses. As a result, supercooling of the heat storage material can be released, and crystallization of the heat storage material can be rapidly completed to shorten time required for cold storage. As described above, according to the first aspect, since crystallization of the heat storage material can be completed within a short time, for example, even when driving time of the automobile between traffic lights is short, crystallization of the whole heat storage material can be completed. According to the technique described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 7-12479 (Patent document 1), although the propeller 310 and the permanent magnet 312 rotate in the enclosed casing 301, the propeller 310 and the permanent magnet 312 do not rotate in contact with the inner face of the enclosed casing 301. Patent document 1 fails to describe the presence of a projection, and also fails to describe that a projection is continuously in contact with the inner face of the enclosed casing 301. Thus, a pressure fluctuation over time never occurs due to continuous contact of the rotating shaft of the propeller 310 or the permanent magnet 312 with the enclosed casing 301. Therefore, the crystallization of the heat storage material can be hardly completed within a short time. According to the technique described in International Publication No. WO2007/023794 (Patent document 2), the rotating claws 524 slide on the plate-like member 529, and scratch the face of the plate-like member 529 to form a new face. The supercooled heat storage material X is in direct contact with the new face to be nucleated. Patent document 2 fails to describe that crystalline nuclei generated by nucleation of the heat storage material X are diffused throughout the heat storage material. In fact, since the plate-like member 529 is located away from the rotating center of the rotating body 523, it takes a long time that the crystalline nuclei generated by contact of the heat storage material X with the new face of the plate-like member 529 diffuse throughout the heat storage material X. Therefore, according to the technique described in Patent document 2, crystallization of the heat storage material cannot be completed within a short time. Moreover, since the rotating claws 524 are in direct contact with the plate-like member 529, the shaft frame member 522 is repeatedly subject to a bending load. Further, when contacting with the rotating claws 524, the plate-like member 529 is worn or damaged to lose its reliability. Thus, the shaft frame member 522 needs to be specially attended so as to have a necessary strength. In addition to the first aspect, a second aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which the stirrer starts rotation, stops rotation, or changes rotation speed according to a physical change occurred outside the casing. According to the second aspect, rotating of the stirrer is controlled by changing a physical change outside in the casing. In addition to the first or second aspect, a third aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which the stirrer includes a magnetic material, is isolated from the outside of the casing, and rotates according to a change in a magnetic field generated outside the casing. According to the third aspect, no mechanism for transmitting a motive power generated outside the casing to the stirrer is required, and the casing can be highly sealed. In addition to any one of the first to third aspects, a fourth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which given that areas found when the stirrer and the projection are projected onto a plane that is perpendicular to a rotating axis of the stirrer in a direction that is parallel to the rotating axis are P1 and P2, respectively, P2 is 90% of P1 or less. When the stirrer 12 is light-weighted, the pressure caused by contact of the projection 15 with the inner face of the casing 30 becomes small, and a pressure fluctuation occurring due to continuous contact of the projection 15 with the inner face of the casing 30 with rotation of the stirrer 12 tends to be small. According to the fourth aspect, even when the stirrer is light-weighted, the area of the projection is not too much, and the pressure caused by contact of the projection with the inner face of the casing is large. This can generate a sufficient large pressure fluctuation to improve the efficiency of generating crystalline nucleus. Accordingly, crystallization of the heat storage material can be completed within a short time more reliably. In addition to any one of the first to fourth aspects, a fifth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which the stirrer and the projection include metal or alloy, the stirrer is not in contact with the inner face of the casing while the stirrer rotates, and a sum of surface areas of the stirrer and the projection is 10% of an area of the inner face of the casing or more. In the case where the stirrer and the projection include metal or alloy, and the sum of surface areas of the stirrer and the projection is 10% of the area of the inner face of the casing or more, even when the sum of volumes of the stirrer and the projection is small relative to the volume of the heat storage material, phase transition heat of the heat storage material 20 can be prevented from concentrating at a particular site, and the heat can be readily radiated to the outside of the heat storage material 20. As a result, crystallization of the heat storage material is easy to progress. Further, when the sum of the surface areas of the stirrer and the projection is 10% of the area of the inner face of the casing or more, the stirrer and the projection can have a large mass. Thus, the rotary force (inertial force) of the rotating stirrer exceeds the viscous force of the heat storage material, allowing the stirrer to smoothly rotate. Thereby, the generated crystalline nuclei efficiently diffuses throughout the heat storage material. As described above, according to the fifth aspect, when the sum of volumes of the stirrer and viscosity of the heat storage material is relatively high, crystallization of the heat storage material can be completed within a short time. In addition to any one of the first to fifth aspects, a sixth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which the stirrer is shaped like a plate having a flat face or a curved face, a rotating axis of the stirrer passes the center of gravity of the stirrer and a tip of the projection, the projection has a portion having a gradually-reduced cross-sectional area taken along a plane perpendicular to the rotating axis toward the tip, and when viewed along the rotating axis, portion of the projection is absence so as not to overlap the stirrer. In other words, when viewing the stirrer and the projection along the rotating axis; all portions of the projection overlaps the stirrer. In addition to any one of the first to sixth aspects, a seventh aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which the stirrer includes: a first plate that has the center of gravity on a rotating axis of the stirrer, and that is disposed about the rotating axis; and a blade that is fixed to the first plate away from the center of gravity of the first plate; that is thicker than a thickness of the first plate in a direction that is perpendicular to a principal face of the first plate, and that has a front face that is in contact with the heat storage material in a rotating direction of the stirrer, and the heat storage apparatus further comprises a first space, the first space is present between the inner face of the casing and the first plate along the rotating axis of the stirrer, given that a portion of the blade that is closest to the rotating axis of the stirrer is defined as a first end, and a locus that the first end follows while the stirrer rotates is defined as a first locus, the first space is present between the first locus and the projection, and with rotation of the stirrer, the heat storage material is able to circulate the first space. Crystallization of the heat storage material generates crystallization heat. Thus, in the vicinity of the site where crystalline nuclei occurs, the temperature of the heat storage material rises, hampering crystallization of the heat storage material. For this reason, to rapidly crystallize the heat storage material, desirably, crystallization heat is rapidly removed. According to the seventh aspect, generated crystallization heat is transmitted through the first plate to the outside of the casing. This can rapidly remove crystallization heat. In addition, since the stirrer has the blade; crystalline nuclei are easy to rapidly diffuse throughout the casing. Further, due to the presence of the first space between the first locus and the projection, crystalline nuclei of the heat storage material readily diffuse from the first space to the outside of the first space, and the liquid heat storage material outside the first space is easily guided into the first space. For this reason, crystalline nuclei generated due to continuous contact of the projection with the inner face of the casing with rotation of the stirrer are easily dispersed to the outside of the first space in the state where crystallization heat occurred from generation of crystalline nuclei is radiated through the first plate. In this manner, crystalline nuclei are readily dispersed to the outside of the first space, with the difference between the solidifying point of the heat storage material and the temperature of the crystalline nuclei being large. As a result, due to the presence of crystalline nuclei dispersed outside the first space, crystallization of the heat storage material can be readily completed within a short time. In addition to seventh aspect, a eighth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which a distance between the rotating axis of the stirrer and the first end is in a range of 40% to 100% of a distance between an end of the first plate furthest from the rotating axis of the stirrer and the rotating axis. According to the eighth aspect, the first space can have a desirable capacity in terms of circulation of the heat storage material with rotation of the stirrer. In addition to the seventh or eighth aspect, a ninth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which a shortest distance between the inner face of the casing and the first plate is 2 to 100 times as the thickness of the first plate. According to the ninth aspect, the first space can have a desirable capacity in terms of circulation of the heat storage material with rotation of the stirrer. In addition to any one of the seventh to ninth aspects, a tenth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which the casing has an opposed face that faces the inner face of the casing, and a distance between the inner face of the casing and the first plate is larger than a distance between the opposed face of the casing and the first plate along the rotating axis of the stirrer. According to the tenth aspect, the first space can have a desirable capacity in terms of circulation of the heat storage material with rotation of the stirrer. In addition, since the distance between the opposed face of the casing and the projection is small relative to the volume of the heat storage material, or the first plate is small, crystallization heat received by the first plate is readily radiated to the outside of the casing. In addition to any one of the seventh to tenth aspects, a eleventh aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, further including given that a portion of the projection that is furthest from the rotating axis of the stirrer is defined as a second end, and a locus that the first end follows while the stirrer rotates is defined as a second locus, a current-adjusting plate that is disposed in the casing, that is located on the outer side of the second locus in a direction that is perpendicular to the rotating axis, and that has a proximal portion and a distal portion located further from the second locus than the proximal portion. According to the eleventh aspect, the heat storage material that is sent from the first space by means of the stirrer and flows in the rotating direction of the stirrer is intercepted by the current-adjusting plate, and travels away from the second locus. Thereby, crystalline nuclei are supplied to site remote from the second locus in the casing, such that crystallization of the heat storage material is readily completed within a short time. Due to the function of the current-adjusting plate, a portion of the heat storage material supplied to the site remote from the second locus in the casing flows along the inner side face of the casing, and is guided to the first space by means of the stirrer. In this manner, the heat storage material is readily circulated throughout the casing. As a result, even when the internal space of the casing is large relative to the stirrer, crystalline nuclei are readily dispersed to sites remote from the second locus in the casing, and crystallization of the heat storage material can be easily completed within a short time. In addition to the eleventh aspect, a twelfth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which the casing has an inner side face that extends from and end of the inner face of the casing along the rotating axis of the stirrer to surround the stirrer, the current-adjusting plate is located away from the inner side face, and a shortest distance between the second locus and the current-adjusting plate is smaller than a distance between the inner side face of the casing and the current-adjusting plate. According to the twelfth aspect, since the shortest distance between the second locus and the current-adjusting plate is small, a flow resistance of the heat storage material is large in the gap between the stirrer and the current-adjusting plate. For this reason, the heat storage material that is sent from the first space by means of the stirrer flows along the current-adjusting plate, and easily flows into the gap between the inner side face of the casing and the current-adjusting plate. Thereby, the heat storage material flows along the current-adjusting plate and the inner side face of the casing, and is guided to the first space by means of the stirrer. In this manner, the heat storage material is readily circulated throughout the casing. In addition to the eleventh or twelfth aspect, a thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which the casing has an opposed face that faces the inner face of the casing, and the current-adjusting plate is made of a material having a higher thermal conductivity than a thermal conductivity of the heat storage material, and the current-adjusting plate is in contact with the inner face of the casing and the opposed face. The crystalline nuclei diffused throughout the casing promotes generation of new crystalline nuclei, thereby growing crystals. Crystallization heat generated by growth of crystals needs to be radiated to the outside of the casing. According to the thirteenth aspect, since the current-adjusting plate is made of a material having a higher thermal conductivity than the thermal conductivity of the heat storage material, and is in contact with the inner face of the casing and the opposed face of the casing, crystallization heat generated by growth of crystals of the heat storage material is readily radiated to the outside of the casing, and crystallization of the heat storage material can be completed within a short time. In addition to any one of the eleventh to thirteenth aspects, a fourteenth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which the distal portion of the current-adjusting plate is curved in the rotating direction of the stirrer. According to the fourteenth aspect, since the heat storage material flows along the distal portion in the rotating direction of the stirrer at sites remote from the second locus, due to the function of the current-adjusting plate, a portion of the heat storage material supplied to sites remote from the second locus in the casing readily flows toward the first space. Thus, the heat storage material is easily circulated in the first space. In addition to any one of the eleventh to fourteenth aspects, a fifteenth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which the inner face of the casing is a rectangle having a long side that is twice of a short side or more in length, and the proximal portion extends along the long side of the inner face. According to the fifteenth aspect, even when the inner face of the casing is a rectangle having a long side that is twice of a short side or more in length, since the proximal portion of the current-adjusting plate extends along the long side of the inner face of the casing, the heat storage material including crystalline nuclei is easily supplied to corners of the casing, and crystallization of the heat storage material can be readily completed within a short time. In addition to any one of the eleventh to fourteenth aspects, a sixteenth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which the inner face of the casing is a rectangle having a long side that is twice of a short side or more in length, square, or circular, and the plurality of radially arranged current-adjusting plate are provided. According to the sixteenth aspect, in the case where the aspect ratio of the inner face of the casing is low, using the plurality of radially arranged current-adjusting plates, the heat storage material including crystalline nuclei is readily supplied to sites remote from the second locus throughout the casing. Therefore, crystallization of the heat storage material can be readily completed within a short time. In addition to any one of the eleventh to fourteenth aspects, a seventeenth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which the current-adjusting plate is U-shaped so as to be opened to the second locus and curved in the distal portion. According to the seventeenth aspect, the heat storage material sent from the first space by means of the stirrer flows along the current-adjusting plate, and is away from the second locus. Meanwhile, the heat storage material located in the vicinity of the distal portion flows along the current-adjusting plate, and comes closer to the second locus. Thereby, the heat storage material is readily circulated between the first space and the site near the distal portion. As a result, crystallization of the heat storage material can be readily completed in the whole casing within a short time. In addition to any one of the seventh to ninth aspects, a eighteenth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, in which the casing has an opposed face that faces the inner face of the casing, and the stirrer further includes a second plate that has the center of gravity on the rotating axis of the stirrer, and that is disposed between the opposed face and the first plate along the rotating axis of the stirrer, and about the rotating axis, the first plate has a first through hole, and the second plate has a second through hole. According to the eighteenth aspect, since crystallization heat occurred by generation of crystalline nuclei is transmitted through the first plate as well as the second plate to the outside of the casing, even when the distance between the inner face of the casing and the opposed face of the casing is relatively large, crystallization heat can be rapidly removed. In addition, a portion of crystalline nuclei generated by continuous contact of the projection and the inner face of the casing with rotation of the stirrer easily moves the first through hole, in some cases, the second through hole, and moves along the rotation axis of the stirrer. Thus, when the distance between the inner face of the casing and the opposed face of the casing is relatively large, also between the opposed face of the casing and the first plate along the rotation axis of the stirrer, crystalline nuclei are readily dispersed throughout the casing. Therefore, crystallization of the heat storage material can be readily completed within a short time. In addition to the eighteenth aspect, a nineteenth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, further including given that a portion of the projection that is furthest from the rotating axis of the stirrer is defined as a second end, and a locus that the first end follows while the stirrer rotates is defined as a second locus, a partition that is located on the outer side of the second locus and that partitions an internal space of the casing along the rotating axis of the stirrer. According to the nineteenth aspect, the space that is closer to the opposed face of the casing than the first plate along the rotating axis among the plurality of spaces partitioned by the partition, convection of crystalline nuclei that passes the first through hole, in some cases, the second through hole and moves along the rotation axis of the stirrer occurs. Thus, crystalline nuclei are readily dispersed throughout the casing. As a result, crystallization of the heat storage material can be readily completed in the whole casing within a short time. In addition to the nineteenth aspect, a twentieth aspect of the present disclosure provides the heat storage apparatus, further including a plurality of current-adjusting plates that are disposed in respective spaces partitioned by the partition, and that each have a proximal portion and a distal portion located further from the second locus than the proximal portion. According to the twentieth aspect, in each space partitioned by the partition, crystalline nuclei are readily supplied to sites remote from the second locus, crystallization of the heat storage material can be readily completed within a short time. Embodiments of this disclosure will be described below with reference to figures. The following description exemplifies the heat storage apparatus of this disclosure, and the present disclosure is not limited to the description. First Embodiment As illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B, a heat storage apparatus 1a according to First embodiment includes a heat storage material 20, a casing 30, a stirrer 12, and a projection 15. The heat storage material 20 is located in the casing 30. The stirrer 12 is located in the casing 30, is in contact with the heat storage material 20, and rotates to stir the heat storage material 20. As illustrated in FIG. 1B, the projection 15 protrudes from the stirrer 12. In other words, the projection 15 is connected to the stirrer 12. The projection 15 rotates with a rotation of the stirrer 12. The projection 15 is continuously in contact with an inner face of the casing 30 that is in contact with the heat storage material 20 while the stirrer 12 rotates. In this case, typically, a tip of the projection 15 is continuously in contact with the inner face of the casing 30. Typically, the heat storage material 20 is a latent heat storage material, and the heat storage apparatus 1a crystalize the heat storage material 20 in the liquid phase to store cold. In the heat storage apparatus 1a, for example, when cold as latent heat is stored in the heat storage material 20, the stirrer 12 rotates. While the stirrer 12 rotates, the projection 15 protruding from the stirrer 12 is continuously in contact with the inner face of the casing 30 that is in contact with the heat storage material 20. This generates an inertial force that is a product of the weight of the stirrer 12 and rotation acceleration to stir the heat storage material 20. This causes convention of the heat storage material 20. Further, the contact of the projection 15 rotating with the stirrer 12 with the inner face of the casing 30 changes dimension of minute gaps formed between minute (for example, on the order of nm) irregularities on the face of the tip of the projection 15 and minute (for example, on the order of nm) irregularities on the inner face of the casing 30, generating a pressure fluctuation over time. Due to the pressure fluctuation, minute crystalline nuclei of the heat storage material 20 are continuously generated. With stirring with the rotation of the stirrer 12, the continuously generated minute crystalline nuclei rapidly diffuse throughout the heat storage material 20. The diffused crystalline nuclei promote generation of new crystalline nuclei by chain reaction. For this reason, starting from the minute crystalline nuclei that diffuse throughout the heat storage material 20 in the casing 30, crystallization simultaneously progresses. That is, a distance in which one minute crystalline nucleus grows becomes smaller. Accordingly, supercooling of the heat storage material 20 can be released, and crystallization of the heat storage material 20 can be rapidly completed to shorten time required for cold storage. For example, crystallization of the heat storage material 20 can be readily completed within a short time such as one minute. In urban cities, an automobile may stop according to a traffic light after an elapse of about one minute from start-up. Thus, when the heat storage apparatus 1a is mounted to cool inside of the automobile during idling stop, it is desired that the heat storage apparatus 1a can complete crystallization of the heat storage material 20 within one minute. According to, for example, a physical change outside in the casing 30, the stirrer 12 starts rotation, stops rotation, or changes the rotation speed. As illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B, a rotating shaft 11 is connected to the stirrer 12. The rotating shaft 11 extends along the rotating axis of the stirrer 12. The stirrer 12 is fixed to an end of the rotating shaft 11. The rotating shaft 11 is partially disposed in a through hole in the casing 30, and extends to the outside of the casing 30. The rotating shaft 11 is coupled to a motor (not illustrated), and rotates with activation of the motor. In this case, start of rotation of the motor, stop of rotation of the motor, and change in rpm of the motor each correspond to a physical change occurring outside the casing 30. The configuration of the casing 30 is not specifically limited. However, the casing 30 is typically, an enclosed casing made of metal, alloy, or resin having a good corrosion resistance to the heat storage material 20. The shape of the casing 30 is, for example, block-like, plate-like, or sheet-like. In the case where the area of the inner face of the casing 30 is large relative to the internal volume of the casing 30, when the heat storage material 20 functions as the cold storage material, responsiveness of cold storage or cold radiation can be improved. The material for the casing 30 is, preferably, metal having good thermal conductivity, such as aluminum, copper, and stainless steel. The material for the casing 30 may be resin having a good corrosion resistance such as fluororesin, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) resin, and polypropylene (PP) resin. The casing 30 may be made of a flexible material such as a laminated film including aluminum foil and resin film. For example, when the heat storage apparatus 1a is used to cool the inside of the automobile during idling stop, it is need to repeat the cycle consisting of heat storage in the heat storage material 20 and heat radiation from the heat storage material 20, within a short time. However, in many cases, the heat storage material 20 has low thermal conductivity. Thus, shape and size of the casing 30 are desirably selected such that heat radiated from the heat storage material 20 can be rapidly discharged to the outside of the casing 30. For example, the heat storage material 20 in the sold state has a thickness of preferably 5 mm or less, more preferably 3 mm or less, and still more preferably 2 mm or less. For example, the size of the casing 30 in a particular direction is determined according to the desirable thickness of the heat storage material 20. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1B, the size of the inner face of the casing 30 in the direction that is parallel to the rotating axis of the stirrer 12 is smaller than the size of the inner face of the casing 30 in the direction that is perpendicular to the rotating axis of the stirrer 12. A fin for promoting heat transfer may be disposed in the casing 30 to divide the heat storage material 20 in the casing 30 into a plurality of thin heat storage materials 20 each having a desirable thickness. The stirrer 12 may be formed of a plate having a flat face or a curved face, a rod, or a plurality of blades. The stirrer 12 is shaped so as to effectively stir the heat storage material 20 in the casing 30. For example, the stirrer 12 may be a rectangular thin plate such as a heat conductive fin, a partially-bent rectangular thin plate, or such thin plates coupled to each other. The rotating axis of the stirrer 12 may pass the center of gravity of the stirrer 12 and the tip of the projection 15. The projection 15 may include a portion having a gradually-reduced cross-sectional area taken along a plane perpendicular to the rotating axis toward the tip. The projection 15 may be conical or tapered. When viewed along the rotating axis, the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 may be configured so as not to overlap each other. It is desired that the tip of the projection 15 is in point-contact with the inner face of the casing 30 while the stirrer 12 rotates. To increase the capacity of the heat storage material 20 that can be stored in the casing 30 and improve thermal conductivity of the stirrer 12, preferably, the stirrer 12 is thin, has a large surface area, and has a lot of blades. The materials for the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 may be the same as the material for the casing 30, or may be different from the material for the casing 30. The stirrer 12 and the projection 15 are preferably made of a material having good thermal conductivity and in some cases, may be made of glass, ceramic, resin, or rubber. As described above, since the projection 15 is in contact with the inner face of the casing 30, the casing 30 and the projection 15 may be preferably made of any corrosion-resistant material for the projection 15 or the casing 30 as combination of material type of the projection 15 and the material type of the casing 30. In this case, for example, the projection 15 is made of a corrosion-resistant material for the projection 15. When it is attempted that crystallization of the heat storage material 20 is completed within a short time for cold storage, heat generated with crystallization of the heat storage material 20 must be radiated to the outside of the casing 30 while preventing the heat from concentrating at a particular site. For this reason, the shape and material of the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 are determined so as to exhibit good thermal conductivity. When the stirrer 12 is light-weighted, the pressure caused by contact of the projection 15 with the inner face of the casing 30 becomes small, and a pressure fluctuation occurring due to continuous contact of the projection 15 with the inner face of the casing 30 with rotation of the stirrer 12 tends to be small. Thus, for example, given that areas found when the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 are projected onto the plane that is perpendicular to the rotating axis of the stirrer 12 in the direction that is parallel to the rotating axis are P1 and P2, respectively, P2 is preferably, 90% of P1 or less. In this case, even when the stirrer 12 is light-weighted, the area of the projection 15 is not too large, and the pressure caused by contact of the projection 15 with the inner face of the casing 30 is large. This can lead to a sufficient large pressure fluctuation to improve the efficiency of generating crystalline nucleus of the heat storage material 20. Accordingly, crystallization of the heat storage material 20 can be completed within a short time more reliably. When the stirrer 12 starts to rotate, minute crystalline nuclei of the heat storage material 20 are generated. Due to convection caused by stirring the heat storage material 20, minute crystalline nuclei diffuse in the casing 30, and diffused minute crystalline nuclei induce generation of new crystalline nuclei. The crystalline nuclei diffused in the casing 30 each grow and then, are united, and finally, become a polycrystal. At crystallization of the heat storage material 20, phase transition heat occurs. In the vicinity of the site where phase transition heat occurs, the temperature of the heat storage material 20 increases, hampering crystallization of the heat storage material 20. Thus, to achieve rapid crystallization of the heat storage material 20, phase transition heat needs to be removed. When crystallization of the heat storage material 20 starts, since the viscosity of the heat storage material 20 increases, rotation of the stirrer 12 stops to stop diffusion of minute crystalline nuclei. When minute crystalline nuclei do not diffuse throughout the heat storage material 20 in the casing 30, crystallization gradually proceeds and it takes a long time to complete crystallization of the heat storage material 20. To release supercooling and rapidly complete crystallization at the same time, minute crystalline nuclei generated by contact of the projection 15 with the inner face of the casing 30 with rotation of the stirrer 12 needs to be diffused throughout the heat storage material 20 within a short time by means of stirring of the heat storage material 20 and convection. To stir the whole heat storage material 20 in the casing 30 by use of the stirrer 12 to generate convention without stagnation even when the viscosity of the heat storage material 20 is relatively high, predetermined relation in size between the stirrer 12 and the casing 30 is desirably satisfied. For example, the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 preferably include metal or alloy, the stirrer 12 is not in contact with the inner face of the casing 30 while the stirrer 12 rotates, and a sum of surface areas of the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 is 10% of the area of the inner face of the casing 30 or more. Given that the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 include metal or alloy, the sum of surface areas of the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 is 10% of the area of the inner face of the casing 30 or more, even when a sum of volumes of the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 is small relative to the volume of the heat storage material 20, phase transition heat of the heat storage material 20 can be prevented from concentrating at a particular site, and the heat can be readily radiated to the outside of the heat storage material 20. As a result, crystallization of the heat storage material 20 is easy to progress. Further, when the sum of surface areas of the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 is 10% of the area of the inner face of the casing 30 or more, the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 can have a large mass. Thus, the rotary force (inertial force) of the rotating stirrer 12 and projection 15 exceeds the viscous force of the heat storage material 20, such that the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 smoothly rotate. Accordingly, the generated crystalline nuclei effectively diffuse throughout the heat storage material 20. Therefore, even when the sum of volumes of the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 is small relative to the volume of the heat storage material 20, or the viscosity of the heat storage material 20 is relatively large, crystallization of the heat storage material 20 can be completed within a short time. The plurality of stirrers 12 may be arranged in the casing 30. This is advantageous in terms of efficient stirring of the heat storage material 20 and convection and however, increases manufacturing costs of the heat storage apparatus 1a. For this reason, it is desired that the single stirrer 12 is disposed in the casing 30 to achieve efficient stirring of the heat storage material 20 and convection. The surface roughness of the projection 15 may be different from the surface roughness of a remaining portion of the stirrer 12, or the surface roughness of the inner face of the casing 30 in contact with the projection 15 may be different from the surface roughness of a remaining portion of the casing 30. The face of the projection 15 or inner face of the casing 30 in contact with the projection 15 may have a relatively high surface roughness. In this case, the pressure and frictional forces that generated at contact of the projection 15 with the inner face of the casing 30 can be easily changed. A surface roughness Ra of the face of the projection 15 or inner face of the casing 30 in contact with the projection 15 is not specifically limited, and is, for example, in the range of 0.01 μm to 100 μm, preferably in the range of 0.1 μm to 100 and more preferably in the range of 1.0 μm to 100 μm. The surface roughness Ra refers to an arithmetic average roughness specified in the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS)B 0601. Examples of the method of enhancing the surface roughness include sand-blasting of blowing microparticles onto a face to roughen the face, and wet etching of dipping a face into a chemical solution to chemically erode the face. As the area of the projection 15 decreases, the contact pressure of the projection 15 with the inner face of the casing 30 increases. In this case, the pressure fluctuation occurring while the stirrer 12 rotates becomes large, which is effective in releasing supercooling of the heat storage material 20. On the contrary, when the contact pressure of the projection 15 with the inner face of the casing 30 is too large, excessive energy is necessary for rotation of the stirrer 12 and furthermore, the inner face of the casing 30 may be worn and the wall of the casing 30 may be perforated. Thus, in this connection, the area of the projection 15 is set to fall within a suitable range. Given that areas found when the stirrer 12 and the projection 15 are projected in the direction that is parallel to the rotating axis are P1 and P2, respectively, P2 is, for example, in the range of 0.01% to 50% of P1, preferably in the range of 0.1% to 10% of P1. Generally, as the degree of supercooling of the heat storage material is high, supercooling of the heat storage material can be released more readily, and crystallization of the heat storage material can be performed more rapidly. However, in the case where cold is stored in the heat storage material for cooling, when the degree of supercooling of the heat storage material is high, power costs of a compressor in a refrigeration cycle for generating cold disadvantageously increase. For this reason, the degree of supercooling of the heat storage material 20 is set to, for example, 10K or less, preferably 8K or less, and more preferably 7K or less. As the degree of supercooling of the heat storage material 20 is lower, costs required to operate the compressor decrease. In this specification, the degree of supercooling refers to a difference between the solidification point of the heat storage material and the temperature of the supercooled heat storage material. The heat storage material 20 is not specifically limited, and may be a mixture of tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) and water, a mixture of tetrahydrofuran (THF) and water, a mixture of cyclopentane of water, a mixture of a substance that can form clathrate hydrate and water, hydrate other than clathrate hydrate, or simple water. The clathrate hydrate (clathrate hydrate) is a generic name of a clathrate compound in which various guest molecules enter into a molecule-scale “cage structure” of a water molecule by hydrophobic interaction. The guest molecule means a molecule stably accommodated in the “cage structure” of water molecule. The heat storage material 20 has a melting point in a temperature range suitable for cooling, a temperature range suitable for heating, or a temperature range suitable for refrigeration. The heat storage material 20 is desirably, an inexpensive material. The heat storage material 20 may contain a single type of heat storage material, or may contain two or more types of heat storage materials. The heat storage material 20 may contain gas. The heat storage material 20 containing gas may increase the amount of latent heat in the heat storage material 20. The heat storage material 20 may contain various additives. Examples of the additives contained in the heat storage material 20 are preservatives, anticorrosives, viscosity adjusting agents, foam stabilizers, antistatic agents, defoaming agents, abrasive grains, fillers, pigments, paints, coloring agents, thickening agents, surface activating agents, fire retardants, plasticizers, lubricants, antistatic agents, heat-resistive stabilizing agents, tackifiers, catalysts, stabilizing agents, silane coupling agents, and wax. The heat storage material 20 may contain one of the additives, or any combination of two or more additives. The type and content of the additive contained in the heat storage material 20 are not specifically limited. In the case where the heat storage material 20 is a material that can form clathrate hydrate, the heat storage material 20 can be prepared as follows. First, a predetermined amount of guest substance for forming clathrate hydrate is gradually added to pure water or ion-exchanged water in a casing while stirring the pure water or ion-exchanged water to appropriately mix the pure water or ion-exchanged water with the guest substance. As necessary, above-mentioned additive may be added to pure water or ion-exchanged water simultaneously with, before, or after addition of the guest substance and then, mixed and/or stirred. In this manner, the heat storage material 20 can be prepared. The heat storage material 20 may be also prepared by supplying pure water or ion-exchanged water to a casing containing the guest substance with above-mentioned additive in advance. The order of adding the guest substance and the additive is not specifically limited. To promote dissolution or diffusion of the guest substance or the additive, a heating step may be performed to prepare the heat storage material 20. In this case, the heating step is performed so as not to chemically decompose the guest substance or the additive. The heat storage apparatus 1a may be modified to a heat storage apparatus 1b illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B. Unless otherwise specified, the heat storage apparatus 1b and the heat storage apparatus 1a are similarly configured. The same or corresponding components of the heat storage apparatus 1b as the components of the heat storage apparatus 1a are given the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted. Unless a technical contradiction occurs; description of the heat storage apparatus 1a is applicable to the heat storage apparatus 1b. As illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the stirrer 12 in the heat storage apparatus 1b includes a magnetic material, is isolated from the outside of the casing 30, and rotates with a change in the magnetic field generated outside the casing 30. In this case, the change in the magnetic field generated outside the casing 30 corresponds to a physical change generated outside the casing 30. A magnetic controller (not illustrated) that generates the change in the magnetic field is disposed outside the casing 30. The magnetic controller may include a permanent magnet or a motor that rotates the permanent magnet; or may include a mechanism (coil or the like) that generates the magnetic field by electromagnetic induction. The heat storage apparatus 1b requires no mechanism that transmits a motive force generated outside the casing 30 to the stirrer 12, improving the sealing property of the casing 30. Moreover, the configuration of the heat storage apparatus 1b can be simplified to reduce manufacturing costs of the heat storage apparatus 1b. Second Embodiment Next, a heat storage apparatus 1c according to Second embodiment will be described. Unless otherwise specified. Second embodiment and First embodiment are similarly configured. The same or corresponding components of the heat storage apparatus 1c as the components of the heat storage apparatus 1a in First embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted. Unless a technical contradiction arises, description of First embodiment and its modifications is applicable to Second embodiment. As illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the stirrer 12 in the heat storage apparatus 1c includes a first plate 12a and a blade 12b. The first plate 12a has the center of gravity on the rotating axis of the stirrer 12, and is disposed about the rotating axis. The blade 12b is fixed to the first plate 12a away from the center of gravity of the first plate 12a, and is thicker than the thickness of the first plate 12a in the direction that is perpendicular to a principal face of the first plate 12a. In addition, the blade 12b has a front face F that is in contact with the heat storage material 20 in the rotating direction of the stirrer 12. The heat storage apparatus 1c further includes a first space S1. The first space S1 is present between the inner face 30a of the casing 30 and the first plate 12a along the rotating axis of the stirrer 12. The first space S1 is present between a first locus L1 and the projection 15. The first locus L1 is a locus that a first end of the blade 12b, which is a portion closest to the rotating axis of the stirrer 12, follows when the stirrer 12 rotates. With rotation of the stirrer 12, the heat storage material 20 in the liquids state can circulate in the first space S1. In the heat storage apparatus 1c, crystallization heat caused by generation of crystalline nuclei is transmitted through the first plate 12a to the outside of the casing 30. This can rapidly remove crystallization heat. In addition, since the stirrer 12 includes the blade 12b, crystalline nuclei are rapidly dispersed in the whole casing 30. Further, since the first space S1 is present between the first locus L1 and the projection 15, crystalline nuclei of the heat storage material 20 are easily dispersed from the first space S1 to outside of the first space S1, and the liquid heat storage material 20 located outside the first space S1 is easily guided into the first space S1. For this reason, crystalline nuclei generated due to continuous contact of the projection 15 with the inner face 30a of the casing 30 with rotation of the stirrer 12 are easily dispersed to the outside of the first space S1 in the state where crystallization heat occurred from generation of crystalline nuclei is radiated through the first plate 12a. Thereby, crystalline nuclei are easily dispersed to the outside of the first space S1 with a large degree of supercooling. As a result, due to the presence of crystalline nuclei dispersed outside the first space S1, crystallization of the heat storage material 20 can be completed within a short time. As long as the first plate 12a has the center of gravity on the rotating axis of the stirrer 12, the shape of the first plate 12a is not specifically limited, and may be disc plate-like, elliptical plate-like, or polygonal plate-like such as rectangular plate-like. The first plate 12a has a thickness of, for example, in the range of 0.5 to 2.0 mm. In this case, the first plate 12a has suitable strength, and receives a small resistance from the heat storage material 20 while the stirrer 12 rotates. As long as the first plate 12a is disposed about the rotating axis of the stirrer 12, the first plate 12a may be disposed at any position. For example, the first plate 12a extends perpendicularly to the rotating axis of the stirrer 12. In this case, the first plate 12a receives a small resistance from the heat storage material 20 while the stirrer 12 rotates, which means that a motive force required to rotate the stirrer 12 is small. The first plate 12a is typically made of a material having good thermal conductivity. The first plate 12a is made of, for example, a material having a thermal conductivity in the range of 10 to 190 W/(mK) or more at 20 degrees centigrade. The first plate 12a is made of metal or alloy such as aluminum, copper, and stainless steel. The shape of the blade 12b is not specifically limited, and may be rod-like, plate-like, or blade-like. Desirably, the blade 12b is shaped to effectively stir the heat storage material 20 with rotation of the stirrer 12. The blade 12b may be formed of a rectangular thin plate or bent rectangular thin plate such as a heat transfer fin. To increase the volume of the heat storage material 20 and improve thermal conductivity, it is desired that the blade 12b has a small thickness and a large surface area. The number of the blade 12b of the stirrer 12 (four in FIG. 3A) is not specifically limited, and is determined depending on the stirring efficiency of the heat storage material 20, thermal conductivity of the blade 12b, and manufacturing costs. When a plurality of blades 12b of the stirrer 12 are provided, the plurality of blade 12b are arranged about the rotating axis of the stirrer 12 at regular intervals. The material for the blade 12b may be the same as the material for the casing 30, or may be different from the material for the casing 30. Preferably, the blade 12b is made of a material having good thermal conductivity. The blade 12b may be made of glass, ceramic, resin, or rubber. The blade 12b may be made of a combination of two or more types of materials, such as a combination of a magnetic material and a non-magnetic material. When the material for the first plate 12a is different from the material for the blade 12b, it is desired that the combination of the material for the first plate 12a and the material for the blade 12b can suppress corrosion at the boundary between the first plate 12a and the blade 12b. To complete crystallization of the heat storage material 20 within a short time, it is effective to rapidly remove crystallization heat. For this reason, the shape and material of the blade 12b are desirably determined based on thermal conductivity. The distance between the rotating axis of the stirrer 12 and the first end of the stirrer 12 is in the range of 40% to 100% of the distance between the end of the first plate 12a, which is furthest from the rotating axis of the stirrer 12, and the rotating axis. Accordingly, the first space S1 can have a desirable capacity in terms of circulation of the heat storage material 20 with rotation of the stirrer 12. The shortest distance between the inner face 30a of the casing 30 and the first plate 12a is, for example, 2 to 100 times of the thickness of the first plate 12a. Accordingly, the first space S1 can have a desirable capacity in terms of circulation of the heat storage material 20 with rotation of the stirrer 12. As illustrated in FIG. 3B, the casing 30 has an opposed face 30b that faces the inner face 30a of the casing 30. The distance between the inner face 30a of the casing 30 and the first plate 12a along the rotating axis of the stirrer 12 is larger than the distance between the opposed face 30b of the casing 30 and the first plate 12a. In this case, the first space S1 can have a desirable volume in terms of circulation of the heat storage material 20 with rotation of the stirrer 12. In addition, since the distance between the opposed face 30b of the casing 30 and the first plate 12a, crystallization heat received by the first plate 12a can be readily radiated to the outside of the casing 30. In the heat storage apparatus 1c, for example, the stirrer 12 is located at the center of the inner face 30a of the casing 30. The stirrer 12 may be disposed away from the center of the inner face 30a of the casing 30. The heat storage apparatus 1c may be modified in various terms. For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 4A to 10B, the heat storage apparatus 1c may be modified to the heat storage apparatuses 1d to 1j. Unless otherwise specified, the heat storage apparatus 1d to 1j and the heat storage apparatus 1c are similarly configured. The same or corresponding components of the heat storage apparatuses 1d to 1j as the components of the heat storage apparatus 1c are given the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted. As illustrated in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the heat storage apparatus 1d further includes current-adjusting plates 16. The current-adjusting plates 16 are disposed in the casing 30, are disposed on the outer side of a second locus L2 in the direction that is perpendicular to the rotating axis of the stirrer 12. The second locus L2 is a locus that a second end of the stirrer 12, which is a portion furthest from the rotating axis of the stirrer 12, follows when the stirrer 12 rotates. The current-adjusting plates 16 each have a proximal portion 16a and a distal portion 16b. The distal portion 16b is located further from the second locus L2 than the proximal portion 16a. In the heat storage apparatus 1d, when the stirrer 12 is rotated to store cold in the heat storage material 20, the heat storage material 20 that is sent from the first space S1 by means of the stirrer 12 and flows in the direction of rotation of the stirrer 12 is intercepted by the current-adjusting plates 16. Then, the heat storage material 20 flows along the current-adjusting plates 16 away from the second locus L2. Due to convection of crystalline nuclei with such flow of the heat storage material 20, crystalline nuclei are supplied to sites remote from the second locus L2 in the casing 30. For this reason, crystallization of the heat storage material 20 can be readily completed within a short time. Due to the function of the current-adjusting plates 16, a portion of the heat storage material 20 supplied to the sites remote from the second locus L2 in the casing 30 flows along the inner side face of the casing 30, and is guided to the first space S1 by means of the stirrer 12. As described above, the heat storage material 20 is easily circulated throughout the casing 30. As a result, even when the internal space of the casing 30 is large relative to the stirrer 12, crystalline nuclei tends to be dispersed to sites remote from the second locus L2 in the casing 30, crystallization of the heat storage material 20 can be readily completed within a short time. The distal portion 16b of the current-adjusting plate 16 is curved, for example, in the rotating direction of the stirrer 12. Thereby, the heat storage material 20 flows along the distal portion 16b away from the second locus L2 in the rotating direction of the stirrer 12. Thus, due to the function of the current-adjusting plates 16, a portion of the heat storage material 20 supplied to sites remote from the second locus L2 in the casing 30 readily flows toward the first space S1. Accordingly, the heat storage material 20 is readily circulated in the first space S1. The heat storage apparatus 1d includes the pair of current-adjusting plates 16. For example, the stirrer 12 is disposed between the pair of current-adjusting plates 16. In the heat storage apparatus 1d, the casing 30 typically has an inner side face 30c. The inner side face 30c extends from an end of the inner face 30a of the casing 30 along the rotating axis of the stirrer 12, and surrounds the stirrer 12. The current-adjusting plates 16 are located away from the inner side face 30c. The shortest distance between the second locus L2 and the current-adjusting plate 16 is smaller than the shortest distance between the inner side face 30c of the casing 30 and the current-adjusting plate 16. In this case, since the shortest distance between the second locus L2 and the current-adjusting plate 16 is small, the flow resistance of the heat storage material 20 is small in the gap between the stirrer 12 and the current-adjusting plate 16. Thus, the heat storage material sent from the first space S1 by means of the stirrer 12 readily flows along the current-adjusting plates 16 and into the gap between the inner side face 30c of the casing 30 and the current-adjusting plates 16. Accordingly, the heat storage material 20 flows along the current-adjusting plate 16 and the inner side face 30c of the casing 30, and is guided to the first space S1 by means of the stirrer 12. In this manner, the heat storage material 20 can be readily circulated throughout the casing 30. In the heat storage apparatus 1d, the casing 30 has typically an opposed face 30b that faces the inner face 30a of the casing. The current-adjusting plates 16 are typically made of a material having a higher thermal conductivity than the thermal conductivity of the heat storage material 20. In addition, the current-adjusting plates 16 are in contact with the inner face 30a of the casing 30 and the opposed face 30b. For this reason, crystallization heat generated by growth of crystals of the heat storage material 20 is readily radiated to the outside of the casing 30, crystallization of the heat storage material 20 can be readily completed within a short time. For example, the current-adjusting plates 16 are made of a material having a thermal conductivity of 15 W/(mK) or more at 20 degrees centigrade. The current-adjusting plates 16 are made of metal or alloy such as aluminum, copper, and stainless steel. In the heat storage apparatus 1d, the inner face 30a of the casing 30 is, for example, a rectangle having a long side that is twice of a short side or more in length. In this case, the proximal portions 16a of the current-adjusting plates 16 extend along the long sides of the inner face 30a. Accordingly, the heat storage material including crystalline nuclei are readily supplied to corners of the casing 30, and crystallization of the heat storage material can be readily completed within a short time. Unless otherwise specified, the heat storage apparatus 1e and the heat storage apparatus 1d are similarly configured. As illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the heat storage apparatus 1e includes a pair of baffle plates 17 in addition to the pair of current-adjusting plate 16. The pair of baffle plates 17 each has a first end and a second end. The first ends of the baffle plates 17 are located near the second locus L2, and the second ends of the baffle plates 17 are in contact with the inner side face 30c of the casing 30. The pair of current-adjusting plates 16 and the pair of baffle plates 17 are alternately disposed in the rotating direction of the stirrer 12. In the heat storage apparatus 1e, for example, the stirrer 12 is located at the center of the inner face 30a. Unless otherwise specified, the heat storage apparatus 1f and the heat storage apparatus 1e are similarly configured. As illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B, in the heat storage apparatus 1f, the stirrer 12 is offset toward one of the pair of short sides of the inner face 30a. In the direction that is parallel to the long sides of the inner face 30a, the current-adjusting plate 16 disposed between one of the pair of short sides of the inner face 30a and the stirrer 12 is smaller than the current-adjusting plate 16 disposed between the other of the pair of short sides of the inner face 30a and the stirrer 12. The heat storage apparatus 1d has the inner face 30a of the casing 30 that is a rectangle having a long side that is twice of a short side or more in length, a square, or a circle, and may include a plurality of radially arranged current-adjusting plate 16. In this case, when the aspect ratio of the inner face 30a of the casing 30, due to the plurality of radially arranged current-adjusting plate 16, the heat storage material including crystalline nuclei is readily supplied to sites remote from the second locus L2 throughout the casing 30. For this reason, crystallization of the heat storage material can be readily completed within a short time. Unless otherwise specified, the heat storage apparatus 1g and the heat storage apparatus 1d are similarly configured. As illustrated in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in the heat storage apparatus 1g, the inner face 30a of the casing 30 is square. The heat storage apparatus 1g includes a plurality of (four in FIG. 7A) radially arranged current-adjusting plates 16. In FIG. 7B, for convenience of description, some current-adjusting plates 16 are omitted. The current-adjusting plates 16 extend from the vicinity of the second locus L2 along a diagonal line of the inner face 30a of the casing 30, and are curved in the rotating direction of the stirrer 12 in the vicinity of the inner side face 30c of the casing 30, and extend along the inner side face 30c. The current-adjusting plates 16 each have a slit in the portion extending along the inner side face 30c. Unless otherwise specified, the heat storage apparatus 1h and the heat storage apparatus 1d are similarly configured. As illustrated in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the heat storage apparatus 1h, the inner face 30a of the casing 30 is circular. The heat storage apparatus 1h includes a plurality of (four in FIG. 8A) radially arranged current-adjusting plates 16. In FIG. 8B, for convenience of description, some current-adjusting plates 16 are omitted. Unless otherwise specified, the heat storage apparatus 1i and the heat storage apparatus 1d are similarly configured. As illustrated in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the heat storage apparatus 1i, the current-adjusting plates 16 each are U-shaped to be opened to the second locus L2, and curved in the distal portion 16b. The heat storage material 20 that is sent from the first space S1 by means of the stirrer 12 flows along the current-adjusting plates 16 and is away from the second locus L2, and the heat storage material located in the vicinity of the distal portion 16b flows along the current-adjusting plates 16 and comes closer to the second locus L2. Accordingly, the heat storage material 20 is readily circulated between the first space S1 and the site near the distal portion 16b. Further, since the current-adjusting plates 16 having good thermal conductivity are densely arranged in the heat storage material 20, crystallization heat can be readily removed. Therefore, crystallization of the heat storage material 20 can be completed within a short time. The heat storage apparatus 1i includes the plurality of current-adjusting plates 16. The plurality of current-adjusting plates 16 has, for example, a first current-adjusting plate 16p and a second current-adjusting plate 16s. The second current-adjusting plate 16s is disposed inner from the first current-adjusting plate 16p. In this case, the heat storage apparatus 1i has a U-shaped flow path between the first current-adjusting plate 16p and the second current-adjusting plate 16s. The heat storage apparatus 1i includes, for example, at least a pair of current-adjusting plates 16, and the pair of current-adjusting plates 16 are opened to opposite sides. The stirrer 12 is disposed between the pair of current-adjusting plates 16. Unless otherwise specified, the heat storage apparatus 1j and the heat storage apparatus 1d are similarly configured. As illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the heat storage apparatus 1j, casing 30 has an opposed face 30b that faces the inner face 30a of the casing 30. The stirrer 12 further includes a second plate 12c. The second plate 12c has the center of gravity on the rotating axis of the stirrer 12, and is disposed about the rotating axis between the opposed face 30b and the first plate 12a along the rotating axis of the stirrer 12. The first plate 12a has a first through hole H1. The second plate 12c has a second through hole H2. In the heat storage apparatus 1j, since crystallization heat occurred by generation of crystalline nuclei is transmitted to the outside of the casing 30 through the first plate 12a as well as the second plate 12c, even when the distance between the inner face 30a of the casing 30 and the opposed face 30b of the casing 30 is relatively large, crystallization heat can be rapidly removed. In addition, a portion of crystalline nuclei generated due to continuous contact of the projection 15 with the inner face 30a of the casing 30 with rotation of the stirrer 12 tends to move along the rotating axis of the stirrer 12 through the first through hole H1, in some cases, the second through hole H2. Accordingly, when the distance between the inner face 30a of the casing 30 and the opposed face 30b of the casing 30 is relatively large, also between the opposed face 30b of the casing 30 and the first plate 12a along the rotating axis of the stirrer 12, crystalline nuclei are readily dispersed throughout the casing 30. As a result, crystallization of the heat storage material 20 can be readily completed within a short time. The shape and material of the second plate 12c is the same as the shape and material of the first plate 12a. In the heat storage apparatus 1j, the blade 12b is fixed to the first plate 12a as well as the second plate 12c. The blade 12b is larger than the distance between the first plate 12a and the second plate 12c along the rotating axis of the stirrer 12. In the heat storage apparatus 1j, the stirrer 12 includes a plurality of (five in FIG. 10B) second plates 12c. In this case, the first plate 12a and the plurality of second plate 12c are disposed at regular intervals along the rotating axis of the stirrer 12. For example, the first plate 12a and the plurality of second plates 12c are disposed at regular intervals along the rotating axis of the stirrer 12. The heat storage apparatus 1j further includes a partition 18. The partition 18 is located on the other side of the second locus L2, and partitions the internal space of the casing 30 along the rotating axis of the stirrer 12. Accordingly, in a space located closer to the opposed face 30b of the casing 30 than the first plate 12a along the rotating axis of the stirrer 12, convection of crystalline nuclei that moves through the first through hole H1, in some cases, second through hole H2 along the rotating axis of the stirrer 12 occurs. This promotes crystalline nuclei to diffuse throughout the casing 30. Therefore, crystallization of the heat storage material can be readily completed within a short time. The material for the partition 18 is the same as the material for the casing 30. The heat storage apparatus 1j further includes a plurality of current-adjusting plates 16. The current-adjusting plates 16 are disposed in respective spaces partitioned with the partition 18. The current-adjusting plates 16 each has a proximal portion 16a and a distal portion 16b. The distal portion 16b is further from the second locus L2 than the proximal portion 16a. In this case, in each space partitioned with the partition 18, crystalline nuclei are readily supported to sites remote from the second locus L2, crystallization of the heat storage material 20 can be completed within a short time. The heat storage apparatus of the present disclosure will be described below in more derail using Examples. However, the heat storage apparatus of the present disclosure is not limited to the Examples. A heat storage apparatus in Example 1 as illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B was produced. First, a thin rectangular parallelepiped-shaped casing (internal dimension: length 30 mm×width 30 mm×height 3.0 mm) was prepared. One face of the casing was made of glass, and the other face of the casing was made of stainless steel. A through hole was formed in a portion of a wall of the casing. The stirrer (diameter: 29 mm, height: 2.0 mm) was prepared. A projection having a height of 0.4 mm (hemisphere having a radius of 0.4 mm) was attached to the center of the stirrer, and a rotating shaft was attached to the center of the stirrer. As illustrated in FIG. 1B, the stirrer was disposed in the casing such that the projection located at the rotating center of the stirrer was in contact with the bottom face of the casing, and that the rotating shaft extended from the inside of the casing to the outside of the casing through the through hole. The rotating shaft was coupled to a motor. The casing was filled with 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution as the heat storage material. The 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution had a melting point of 12 degrees centigrade. In this manner, the heat storage apparatus in Example 1 was produced. Operating Example 1 The casing in the heat storage apparatus in Example 1 was adjusted to 50 degrees centigrade and then, water-cooled. At the instant that the temperature of the casing reached 7 degrees centigrade, a motor was activated to rotate the rotating shaft and the stirrer. The rotation speed of the rotating shaft and the stirrer was set to 600 rpm (revolutions per minute). Then, the state of the heat storage material in the casing was visually monitored while measuring the time elapsed from start of rotation of the stirrer. As time elapsed from start of rotation, the viscosity of the heat storage material increased. When the viscous force of the heat storage material exceeded the driving force of rotation of the rotating shaft, the stirrer stopped. Since too large driving force of the rotating shaft could destroy crystals, the driving force of the rotating shaft was set low so as to stably stir the heat storage material in consideration of the viscosity of the heat storage material. We supposed that, at stop of the stirrer, crystalline nuclei had been diffused throughout the casing, and crystalline nuclei were ready to grow. Since it took time to remove phase transition heat, the time when heat removal was completed was defined as crystallization of the heat storage material. At change from liquid phase to solid phase, 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution increases in density, and decreases in volume. Accordingly, when heat removal was completed, the volume of the heat storage material contracted. For this reason, after a short time from stop of the stirrer, minute cavities were formed in crystals of the heat storage material. At the instant that sufficient minute cavities were formed in the heat storage material, it was evaluated that crystallization of the heat storage material was completed. After an elapse of 20 seconds from start of rotation of the stirrer, the stirrer stopped. After an elapse of 60 seconds from start of rotation of the stirrer, crystallization of the heat storage material was completed. Time from start of rotation of the stirrer to stop of rotation of the stirrer was defined as rotation time, and time from start of rotation of the stirrer to completion of crystallization of the heat storage material was defined as crystallization completion time. Table 1 illustrates evaluation results of Operating example 1. Here, rotation time evaluation, crystallization completion time evaluation, and overall evaluation were made according to following standards. (Evaluation Standards of Rotation Ttime) Rotation time less than 1 minute: A Rotation time of 1 minute or more and less than 10 minutes: B After elapse of 10 minutes from start of rotation, stirrer did not stop: C (Evaluation Standards of Crystallization Completion Time) Crystallization completion time of 1 minute or less: A Crystallization completion time of 1 minute to 10 minutes: B After elapse of 10 minutes from start of rotation, crystallization of the heat storage material was not completed: C (Overall Evaluation) Both of rotation time and crystallization completion time are evaluated as A:A At east one of rotation time and crystallization completion time is evaluated as B:B At least one of rotation time and crystallization completion time is evaluated as C:C Comparative Example 1 Next, as illustrated in FIGS. 11A and 11B, a heat storage apparatus in Comparative example 1 was produced in a similar manner to Example 1 except that the stirrer was disposed in the casing such that the projection is not in contact with the bottom face of the casing. The temperature of the heat storage apparatus in Comparative example 1 was adjusted to 50 degrees centigrade and then, the casing was water-cooled. At the instant that the temperature of the casing reached 7 degrees centigrade, a motor was activated to rotate the rotating shaft, the stirrer, and the projection. After an elapse of 10 minutes from start of rotation, the stirrer did not stop, and the heat storage material was not crystallized. In the case where the projection is not in contact with the inner face of the casing while the stirrer rotates, a pressure fluctuation in the heat storage material does not occur over time. Probably, for this reason, the heat storage material was not crystallized. Table 1 indicates evaluation results of Comparative example 1. The heat storage apparatus in Example 2 as illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B was produced. A casing in the heat storage apparatus in Example 2 was configured in the same manner as the casing in the heat storage apparatus in Example 1 except that there is no through hole. The internal dimension of the casing had length 30 mm×width 30 mm×height 3.0 mm. A stirrer (diameter: 29 mm, height: 2.0 mm) made of a magnetic material was prepared. A projection having a height 0.4 mm (hemisphere having a radius of 0.4 mm) was attached to the center of the stirrer. The stirrer was disposed in the casing. 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution was filled as the heat storage material. The stirrer can be rotated by operating a controller of a magnetic stirrer in the state where the casing was placed on a control board including the controller. In this manner, the heat storage apparatus in Example 2 was produced. The temperature of the heat storage apparatus in Example 2 was adjusted to 50 degrees centigrade and then, the casing was water-cooled. When the temperature of the casing reached 7 degrees centigrade, the stirrer was rotated by operating the controller of the magnetic stirrer. The rotation speed of the stirrer was set to 600 rpm (revolutions per minute). During rotation of the stirrer, the projection was in contact with the bottom face of the casing. The state of the heat storage material in the casing was visually monitored while measuring time elapsed from start of rotation of the stirrer. After an elapse of 20 seconds from start of rotation of the stirrer, the stirrer stopped. After an elapse of 60 seconds from start of rotation of the stirrer, crystallization of the heat storage material was completed. Table 1 indicates evaluation results of Operating example 2. The heat storage apparatus in Example 2 was operated in a similar manner to Operating example 2 except that the rotation speed of the stirrer was set to 300 rpm and the stirrer was rotated for 5 seconds and then, the rotation speed of the stirrer was changed to 600. After an elapse of 5 seconds from the change to 600 rpm, the stirrer stopped. In other words, after an elapse of 10 seconds from start of rotation of the stirrer, stirrer. After an elapse of 50 seconds from start of rotation of the stirrer, crystallization of the heat storage material was completed. Table 1 indicates evaluation results of Operating example 3. In Operating example 2, it was supposed that, since the rotation speed of the stirrer was made 600 rpm constant, a large lift acted on the initial rotating period of the stirrer to reduce a load on the inner face of the casing that is in contact with the projection. For this reason, a pressure fluctuation at the contact portion between the inner face of the casing and the projection was small to decrease the generation speed of crystalline nucleus, resulting in that the crystallization completion time in Operating example 2 was longer than the crystallization completion time in Operating example 3. The heat storage apparatus in Example 2 was operated in a similar manner to Operating example 2 except that the rotation speed of the stirrer was set to 400 rpm. After an elapse of 17 seconds from start of rotation of the stirrer, the stirrer stopped. After an elapse of 58 seconds from start of rotation of the stirrer, crystallization of the heat storage material was completed. The heat storage apparatus in Example 3 was produced in the same manner as in Example 2 except that the casing had the internal dimension of length 60 mm×width 60 mm×height 3.0 mm. The clearance between the inner face of the casing and the stirrer in the direction that is parallel to the bottom face of the casing was 15.5 mm. The heat storage apparatus in Example 3 was operated in a similar manner to Operating example 4 except that the heat storage apparatus in Example 3 was used in place of the heat storage apparatus in Example 2. After an elapse of 19 seconds from start of rotation of the stirrer, the stirrer stopped. After an elapse of 450 seconds from start of rotation of the stirrer, crystallization of the heat storage material was completed. In the heat storage apparatus in Example 3, the ration of the diameter of the stirrer to the long side of the casing (longitudinal or lateral internal size) was small as 48.3%. When the stirrer stopped, the heat storage material near the stirrer looked white due to diffusion of crystalline nuclei, while the heat storage material located away from the stirrer remained transparent. The reason was that the clearance between the inner face of the casing and the stirrer was large and therefore, crystalline nuclei were hard to be diffused further from the stirrer by stirring. Consequently, in the Operating example 5, after stop of rotation of the stirrer, the heat storage material was gradually crystallized. As a result, the crystallization completion time was 450 seconds. This demonstrates that, to shorten the crystallization completion time, the stirring effect of the stirrer is important, and irrespective of the viscosity of the heat storage material, generated crystalline nuclei are diffused throughout the heat storage material in the casing. TABLE 1 Evaluation of Rotation Evaluation Crystallization Cystallization Contact of Time of Rotation Completion Completion Overall Projection [sec] Time Time [sec] Time Evaluation Operating Presence 20 A 60 A A Example 1 Operating Presence 20 A 60 A A Example 2 Operating Presence 10 A 50 A A Example 3 Operating Presence 17 A 58 A A Example 4 Operating Presence 19 A 450 B B Example 5 Comparative Absence No stop C No C C Example 1 crystallization When the heat storage apparatus is used to cool the inside of the automobile during idling stop, in consideration of traffic situations in urban cities, cold storage time is desirably 1 minute or less. Herein, the cold storage time corresponds to the crystallization completion time, and refers to time from start of rotation of the stirrer for release of supercooling to completion of crystallization. Operations of the heat storage apparatuses in Operating examples 1 to 4 are suitable for cooling the inside of automobiles during idling stop. Thus, it was demonstrated that the heat storage apparatuses in Examples 1 and 2 were suitable for cooling the inside of automobiles during idling stop. It was demonstrated that the heat storage apparatus in Example 3 was suitable for use in which the cold storage time of about 10 minutes was allowable. Given that areas found when the stirrer and the projection are projected onto the plane (the bottom face of the casing) that is perpendicular to the rotating axis of the stirrer in the direction that is parallel to the rotating axis are P1 and P2, respectively, the relation between P2/P1 and nucleus generation efficiency was examined. A cylindrical casing having the internal dimension: diameter 22 mm and height 3.0 mm was prepared. A rod-like stirrer of length 20 mm×width 5 mm×height 2.5 mm was prepared. The stirrer was prepared having P2/P1 in the range of 10% to 100% by adjusting the dimension of the projection attached to the stirrer. The stirrer was disposed in the casing, and the casing was filled with 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution as the heat storage material. The heat storage apparatus thus produced 20 times or more as in Operating example 4. The nucleus generation efficiency was defined as the probability that the stirrer stopped within 30 seconds from start of rotation of the stirrer. FIG. 12 illustrates the results. As illustrated in FIG. 12, when P2/P1 reached 70% or more, the nucleus generation efficiency decreased. This is due to that as the contact area of the projection with the inner face of the casing becomes large, the contact pressure of the projection with the inner face of the casing becomes smaller to reduce the pressure fluctuation caused by rotation of the stirrer. When P2/P1 was 90% or more, the nucleus generation efficiency was advantageously 80% or more. The relation between the ratio of the surface area of the stirrer to the area of the inner face of the casing and crystallization progress ratio was examined. The cylindrical casing having internal dimension: diameter 22 mm and height 3.0 mm was prepared. A stirrer (stirrer A) having a diameter of 20 mm, the stirrer being equipped with a plurality of blades that had a width of 5 mm and a height of 2.5 mm and perpendicularly extended from the rotating axis, was prepared. Further, a stirrer (stirrer B) having a diameter of 20 mm, the stirrer being equipped with a plurality of blades that had a width of 5 mm and a height of 1.5 mm and perpendicularly extended from the rotating axis, was prepared. The number of blades perpendicularly extending from the rotating axis was adjusted to 2 to 10 to change the ratio of the surface area of the stirrer to the area of the inner face of the casing. The stirrer A or the stirrer B was disposed in the casing, and the casing was filled with 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution as the heat storage material. The heat storage apparatus thus produced in a similar manner to Operating example 4. In this case, a reciprocal of crystallization completion time in each operation in terms of minutes was defined as the progress ratio of crystallization of the heat storage material after an elapse of 1 minute from start of rotation of the stirrer. However, when crystallization completion time was less than 1 minute, the progress ratio of crystallization of the heat storage material was defined as 100%. FIG. 13 illustrates the results. In FIG. 13, rhombic plots represent the results in the case of using the stirrer A, and square plots represent the results in the case of using the stirrer B. It demonstrates that the progress ratio of crystallization of the heat storage material after an elapse of 1 minute from start of rotation of the stirrer is desired to be high, and when the ratio of the surface area of the stirrer to the area of the inner face of the casing is 10% or more, the crystallization progress ratio becomes desirably 50% or more. A heat storage apparatus in Example 4 as illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B was produced. A rectangular parallelepiped-shaped casing (internal dimension: length 50 mm×width 100 mm×height 2.0 mm) was prepared. One face of the casing was made of glass, and the other face of the casing was made of stainless steel. A stirrer was disposed in the vicinity of the center of a bottom face of the casing. The stirrer had a first plate and a blade. The first plate was a disc having a diameter of 30 mm and a thickness of 0.5 mm. A columnar projection having a height of 1.3 mm and a diameter of 0.8 mm was fixed to the center of the first plate. The projection was in contact with the bottom face of the casing. Four blades were fixed to an outer circumference of the first plate at regular intervals in the rotating direction of the stirrer. Each blade had a length of 10 mm in the radial direction of the first plate, and a height of 1.6 mm. An upper end of the blade, which corresponded to a length of 2 mm in the radial direction of the first plate, was fixed to the first plate, and a remaining upper end of the blade protruded outward in the radial direction of the blade. The blade has a thickness of 1.0 mm. A portion of the stirrer was made of a magnetic material, and the magnetic field outside the casing can be changed to rotate the stirrer. The casing was filled with 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution as the heat storage material. In this manner, the heat storage apparatus in Example 4 was produced. Operating Examples 6 and 7 In Operating example 6, the heat storage apparatus in Example 4 was operated in a similar manner to Operating example 2. In Operating example 7, the heat storage apparatus in Example 4 was operated in a similar manner to Operating example 6 except that the stirrer was rotated when the temperature of the casing reaches 3 degrees centigrade or lower. Table 2 indicates the results. In Operating examples 6 and 7, the crystallization completion time was 1 minute or less, and the heat storage apparatus in Example 4 exhibited excellent properties. The distance between the first plate and the bottom face of the casing was relatively large, and the heat storage material could be readily circulated in the space between the projection and the blade by means of rotation of the stirrer. Probably, for this reason, the heat storage apparatus in Example 4 could exhibit excellent properties. Operating Presence 15 A 48 A A Example 6 Operating Presence 10 to 15 A 35 to 45 A A Example 7 Examples 5 to 7 The heat storage apparatus in Example 5 as illustrated in FIGS. 4A and 4B was produced. A rectangular parallelepiped-shaped casing (internal dimension: length 50 mm×width 200 mm×height 2.0 mm) was prepared. One face of the casing was made of glass, and the other face of the casing was made of stainless steel. A stirrer was disposed in the vicinity of the center of a bottom face of the casing. The same stirrer as the stirrer in the heat storage apparatus in Example 4 was used. Two current-adjusting plates (height: 2.0 mm) made of stainless steel were disposed in the casing. Each current-adjusting plate had a proximal portion extending from the vicinity of a second locus L2 that an end of the stirrer, which was furthest from the rotation axis of the stirrer, follows while the stirrer rotates, along long sides of the bottom face of the casing, and a distal portion curved in the rotating direction of the stirrer. The shortest distance between the second locus L2 and each current-adjusting plate was 0.15 mm. The shortest distance between the inner side face of the casing and each current-adjusting plate was 10 mm. A portion of the stirrer was made of a magnetic material, the magnetic field outside the casing can be changed to rotate the stirrer. The casing was filled with 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution as the heat storage material. In this manner, the heat storage apparatus in Example 5 was produced. The heat storage apparatus in Example 6 was produced in a similar manner to Example 5 except that a pair of current-adjusting plates were not provided. The heat storage apparatus in Example 7 was produced in a similar manner to Example 5 except that the shortest distance between the second locus L2 and each current-adjusting plate was changed to 3 mm, and the shortest distance between the inner side face of the casing and each current-adjusting plate was changed to 10 mm. Operating Examples 8 to 10 In Operating example 8, the heat storage apparatus in Example 5 was operated in the same manner as in Operating example 2. In Operating example 9, the heat storage apparatus in Example 6 was operated in the same manner as in Operating example 2. In Operating example 10, the heat storage apparatus in Example 7 was operated in the same manner as in Operating example 2. Table 3 indicates the results. In Operating examples 8 to 10, the crystallization completion time was less than 10 minutes, and the heat storage apparatuses in Examples 5 to 7 exhibited good properties. Especially in Operating example 8, the crystallization completion time is 1 minute or less than or equal to, and the heat storage apparatus in Example 5 exhibited excellent properties. Even when the bottom face of the casing had a high aspect ratio, by appropriately arranging the current-adjusting plates, the heat storage material could be flown from the vicinity of the stirrer to corners of the casing to achieve the crystallization completion time of 1 minute or less. Operating Presence 15 A 50 A A Example 8 Operating Presence 15 A 400 to 500 B B Example 9 Operating Presence 15 A 400 to 500 B B Example 10 The heat storage apparatus in Example 8 as illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B was produced. First, a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped casing (internal dimension: length 50 mm×width 200 mm×height 2.0 mm) was prepared. One face of the casing was made of glass, and the other face of the casing was made of stainless steel. A stirrer was disposed in the vicinity of the center of a bottom face of the casing. The stirrer had a first plate and a blade. The first plate was a disc having a diameter of 15 mm and a thickness of 0.5 mm. A columnar projection having a height of 1.3 mm and a diameter of 0.8 mm was fixed to the center of the first plate. The projection was in contact with the bottom face of the casing. Four blade are fixed to an outer circumference of the first plate at regular intervals. Each blade had a length of 7 mm in the radial direction of the first plate, and a height of 1.6 mm. An upper end of the blade, which corresponded to a length of 2 mm in the radial direction of the first plate, was fixed to the first plate, and a remaining upper end of the blade protruded outward in the radial direction of the first plate. The blade had a thickness of 1.0 mm. Two current-adjusting plate (height: 2.0 mm) made of stainless steel were disposed in the casing. Each current-adjusting plate had a proximal portion extending from the vicinity of a second locus L2 that an end of the stirrer, which was furthest from the rotation axis of the stirrer, follows while the stirrer rotates, along the bottom face of the casing, and a distal portion curved in the rotating direction of the stirrer. The shortest distance between the second locus L2 and each current-adjusting plate was 0.15 mm. The shortest distance between the inner side face of the casing and each current-adjusting plate was 16 mm. A portion of the stirrer was made of a magnetic material, the magnetic field outside the casing can be changed to rotate the stirrer. Two baffle plates made of stainless steel were attached to the casing. The baffle plate each had a first end and a second end, the first ends of the baffle plates were disposed near the second locus L2, the second ends of the baffle plates were brought into contact with the inner side face of the casing 30. The casing was filled with 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution as the heat storage material. In this manner, the heat storage apparatus in Example 8 was produced. The heat storage apparatus in Example 9 as illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B was produced. First, a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped casing (internal dimension: length 50 mm×width 200 mm×height 2.0 mm) was prepared. One face of the casing was made of glass, and the other face of the casing was made of stainless steel. The stirrer was disposed 50 mm away from one short side of the bottom face of the casing. The same stirrer as the stirrer in the heat storage apparatus in Example 8 was used. Two current-adjusting plate (height: 2.0 mm) made of stainless steel were disposed in the casing. In the direction parallel to long sides of the bottom face of the casing, one current-adjusting plate was larger than the other current-adjusting plate. Each current-adjusting plate had a proximal portion extending from the vicinity of a second locus L2 that an end of the stirrer, which was furthest from the rotation axis of the stirrer, follows while the stirrer rotates, along long sides of the bottom face of the casing, and a distal portion curved in the rotating direction of the stirrer. The shortest distance between the second locus L2 and each current-adjusting plate was 0.15 mm. The shortest distance between the inner side face of the casing and each current-adjusting plate was 16 mm. Two baffle plates made of stainless steel were attached to the casing. The baffle plates each had a first end and a second end, the first ends of the baffle plates were disposed near the second locus L2, and the second ends of the baffle plates were brought into contact with the inner side face of the casing. The casing was filled with 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution as the heat storage material. In this manner, the heat storage apparatus in Example 9 was produced. The heat storage apparatus in Example 10 as illustrated in FIGS. 7A and 7B was produced. First, a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped casing (internal dimension: length 100 mm×width 100 mm×height 2.0 mm) was prepared. One face of the casing was made of glass, and the other face of the casing was made of stainless steel. A stirrer was disposed near the center of the bottom face of the casing. The same stirrer as the stirrer in the heat storage apparatus in Example 8 was used. Four current-adjusting plates (height: 2.0 mm) made of stainless steel were radially disposed in the casing. Each current-adjusting plate had a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion extended from the vicinity of a second locus L2 that an end of the stirrer, which was furthest from the rotation axis of the stirrer, follows while the stirrer rotates, along a diagonal line of the bottom face of the casing. The distal portion was curved near the proximal portion in the rotating direction of the stirrer, and extended along one side of the bottom face of the casing. The distal portion had two slits having a width of 5 mm. The shortest distance between of the second locus L2 and each current-adjusting plate was 0.15 mm. The shortest distance between the inner side face of the casing and each current-adjusting plate was 10 mm. The casing was filled with 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution as the heat storage material. In this manner, the heat storage apparatus in Example 10 was produced. A heat storage apparatus in Example 11 as illustrated in FIGS. 8A and 8B was produced. First, cylindrical casing (internal dimension: diameter 100 mm, height 2.0 mm) was prepared. One face of the casing was made of glass, and the other face of the casing was made of stainless steel. A stirrer was disposed near the center of the bottom face of the casing. The same stirrer as the stirrer in the heat storage apparatus in Example 8 was used. Four current-adjusting plates (height: 2.0 mm) made of stainless steel were radially disposed at regular intervals in the casing. Each of the current-adjusting plate had a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion extended outward in the radial direction of the bottom face of the casing from the vicinity of a second locus L2 that an end of the stirrer, which was furthest from the rotation axis of the stirrer, follows while the stirrer rotates. The distal portion was curved in the rotating direction of the stirrer. The shortest distance between the second locus L2 and each current-adjusting plate was 0.15 mm. The shortest distance between the inner side face of the casing and each current-adjusting plate was 10 mm. The casing was filled with 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution as the heat storage material. In this manner, heat storage apparatus in Example 11 was produced. Operating Examples 11 to 14 In Operating example 11, the heat storage apparatus in Example 8 was operated in the same manner as in Operating example 2. In Operating example 12, the heat storage apparatus in Example 9 was operated in the same manner as in Operating example 2. In Operating example 13, the heat storage apparatus in Example 10 was operated in the same manner as in Operating example 2. In Operating example 14, the heat storage apparatus in Example 11 was operated in the same manner as in Operating example 2. Table 4 indicates the results. In Operating examples 11 to 14, the crystallization completion time was 1 minute or less, and the heat storage apparatus in Examples 8 to 11 exhibited excellent properties. Operating Presence 20 A 55 A A Example 11 Operating Presence 20 A 60 A A Example 12 Operating Presence 20 A 58 A A Example 13 Operating Presence 20 A 53 A A Example 14 The heat storage apparatus in Example 12 as illustrated in FIGS. 9A and 9B was produced. First, rectangular parallelepiped-shaped casing (internal dimension: length 50 mm×width 200 mm×height 2.0 mm) was prepared. One face of the casing was made of glass, and the other face of the casing was made of stainless steel. A stirrer was disposed in the bottom face of the casing. The same stirrer as the stirrer in the heat storage apparatus in Example 4 was used. Four pairs of (eight) current-adjusting plates (height: 2.0 mm) that had different sizes and were made of stainless steel were disposed in the casing. The current-adjusting plates each had a proximal portion and a distal portion. Each of the current-adjusting plates was U-shaped to be opened to the stirrer and curved in the distal portion. Each pair of current-adjusting plates included two current-adjusting plates opposed to each other in opposite directions. The four current-adjusting plates opened in the same direction among the four pairs of current-adjusting plates were disposed at predetermined intervals such that the smaller current-adjusting plate was arranged on the inner side of the larger current-adjusting plate. This formed a U-shaped flow path between the adjacent current-adjusting plates. The shortest distance between a second locus L2 that an end of the stirrer, which was furthest from the rotation axis of the stirrer, follows while the stirrer rotates and the current-adjusting plate was 0.15 mm. The shortest distance between the inner side face of the casing and the largest current-adjusting plate was 4.2 mm. The casing was filled with 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution as the heat storage material. In this manner, the heat storage apparatus in Example 12 was produced. The heat storage apparatus in Example 13 as illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B was produced. First, rectangular parallelepiped-shaped casing (internal dimension: length 50 mm×width 200 mm×height 19.5 mm) was prepared. One face of the casing was made of glass, and the other face of the casing was made of stainless steel. The stirrer was disposed near the center of the bottom face of the casing. The stirrer had six discs having a diameter of 30 mm and a thickness of 0.5 mm, four blades, and a projection (rotating shaft). The six discs were disposed along the rotation axis of the stirrer and perpendicular to the rotating axis. The distance between the discs was 2.3 mm. The distance between the disc that is closest to the bottom face of the casing and the bottom face was 2.5 mm, and the distance between the disc that is closest to the top face opposed to the bottom face of the casing and the top face was 2.5 mm. Each of the discs had four circular through holes each having a diameter of 10 mm, and the centers of the four through holes were evenly separated from the center of the disc. The projection had a height of 19.5 mm and a diameter of 0.8 mm, and was fixed to the center of each of the discs. One end of the projection was in contact with the bottom face of the casing, and the other end of the projection was in contact with the top face of the casing. The four blades were fixed to the outer circumference of each disc at regular intervals in the rotating direction of the stirrer. Each blade had a length of 10 mm in the radial direction of the disc, and a height of 18.5 mm. An inner portion of the blade, which corresponds to a length of 2 mm in the radial direction of the disc, is fixed to the disc, and the remaining portion (outer portion) of the blade protruded outward in the radial direction of the disc. The blade had a thickness of 1.5 mm. On the other side of a second locus L2 that the end of the stirrer, which is furthest from the rotation axis of the stirrer, follows while the stirrer follows, the internal space of the casing was partitioned with seven pairs of partitions that had a thickness of 0.5 mm and are made of stainless steel in the rotation axis of the stirrer. In the rotation axis of the stirrer, the distance between the partitions was 2.0 mm, the distance between the partition closest to the bottom face of the casing and the bottom face was 2.0 mm, and the distance between the partition closest to the top face of the casing and the top face was 2.0 mm. A current-adjusting plate was disposed in each space partitioned by the partitions. The current-adjusting plate had a proximal portion that extends from the vicinity of the second locus L2 along the long side of the bottom face of the casing, and a distal portion curved in the rotating direction of the stirrer. The shortest distance between the second locus L2 and each current-adjusting plate was 0.15 mm. The shortest distance between the inner side face of the casing and each current-adjusting plate was 10 mm. A portion of the stirrer was made of a magnetic material, the magnetic field outside the casing can be changed to rotate the stirrer. The casing was filled with 40 percent by mass of TBAB solution as the heat storage material. In this manner, the heat storage apparatus in Example 13 was produced. Operating Examples 15 and 16 In Operating example 15, the heat storage apparatus in Example 12 was operated in the same manner as in Operating example 2. In Operating example 16, the heat storage apparatus in Example 13 was operated in the same manner as in Operating example 2. Table 5 indicates the results. In Operating examples 15 and 16, the crystallization completion time was 1 minute or less, and the heat storage apparatuses in Examples 12 and 13 exhibited excellent properties. Since plural pairs of current-adjusting plates were densely disposed, the heat storage apparatus in Example 12 could exhibit excellent properties. Despite of the casing having a relatively large internal space, the heat storage apparatus in Example 13 could exhibit excellent properties. The reasons are as follows: (i) The partitions were arranged at intervals of 2 mm to rapidly radiate crystallization heat to the outside of the casing, and (ii) Crystalline nuclei moved to each space partitioned with the partitions through the through holes formed in the discs. Operating Presence 15 A 46 A A Example 15 Operating Presence 20 A 60 A A Example 16 The heat storage apparatus of the present disclosure can be applied to a system that can cold required for cooling as latent heat, and take cold stored at a particular temperature in the vicinity of melting point. The heat storage apparatus of the present disclosure can be implemented using a low-temperature heat storage material as well as freezing, refrigerating, or high-temperature latent heat storage material. 1. A heat storage apparatus, comprising: a casing; a heat storage material that is located in the casing; a stirrer that is located in the casing, that is in contact with the heat storage material, and that rotates to stir the heat storage material; and a projection that is in contact with the heat storage material, that projects from the stirrer, and that rotates with a rotation of the stirrer, wherein the projection is continuously in direct contact with an inner surface of the casing while the stirrer rotates. 2. The heat storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the stirrer starts rotation, stops rotation, or changes rotation speed according to a physical change occurred outside the casing. 3. The heat storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the stirrer includes a magnetic material, is isolated from the outside of the casing, and rotates according to a change in a magnetic field generated outside the casing. 4. The heat storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein given that areas found when the stirrer and the projection are projected onto a plane that is perpendicular to a rotating axis of the stirrer in a direction that is parallel to the rotating axis are P1 and P2, respectively, P2 is 90% of P1 or less. 5. The heat storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the stirrer and the projection include metal or alloy, the stirrer is not in contact with the inner face of the casing while the stirrer rotates, and a sum of surface areas of the stirrer and the projection is 10% of an area of the inner face of the casing or more. the stirrer is shaped like a plate having a flat face or a curved face, a rotating axis of the stirrer passes the center of gravity of the stirrer and a tip of the projection, the projection has a portion having a gradually-reduced cross-sectional area taken along a plane perpendicular to the rotating axis toward the tip, and when viewed along the rotating axis, portion of the projection is absence so as not to overlap the stirrer. 7. An heat storage, comprising: the projection is continuously in contact with an inner surface of the casing while the stirrer rotates, the stirrer includes: a first plate that has the center of gravity on a rotating axis of the stirrer, and that is disposed about the rotating axis; and a blade that is fixed to the first plate away from the center of gravity of the first plate, that is thicker than a thickness of the first plate in a direction that is perpendicular to a principal face of the first plate, and that has a front face that is in contact with the heat storage material in a rotating direction of the stirrer, and the heat storage apparatus further comprises a first space, the first space is present between the inner face of the casing and the first plate along the rotating axis of the stirrer, given that a portion of the blade that is closest to the rotating axis of the stirrer is defined as a first end, and a locus that the first end follows while the stirrer rotates is defined as a first locus, the first space is present between the first locus and the projection, and with rotation of the stirrer, the heat storage material is able to circulate the first space. 8. The heat storage apparatus according to claim 7, wherein a distance between the rotating axis of the stirrer and the first end is in a range of 40% to 100% of a distance between an end of the first plate furthest from the rotating axis of the stirrer and the rotating axis. 9. The heat storage apparatus according to claim 7, wherein a shortest distance between the inner face of the casing and the first plate is 2 to 100 times as the thickness of the first plate. 10. The heat storage apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the casing has an opposed face that faces the inner face of the casing, and a distance between the inner face of the casing and the first plate is larger than a distance between the opposed face of the casing and the first plate along the rotating axis of the stirrer. 11. The heat storage apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising given that a portion of the projection that is furthest from the rotating axis of the stirrer is defined as a second end, and a locus that the first end follows while the stirrer rotates is defined as a second locus, a current-adjusting plate that is disposed in the casing, that is located on the outer side of the second locus in a direction that is perpendicular to the rotating axis, and that has a proximal portion and a distal portion located further from the second locus than the proximal portion. 12. The heat storage apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the casing has an inner side face that extends from and end of the inner face of the casing along the rotating axis of the stirrer to surround the stirrer, the current-adjusting plate is located away from the inner side face, and a shortest distance between the second locus and the current-adjusting plate is smaller than a distance between the inner side face of the casing and the current-adjusting plate. the current-adjusting plate is made of a material having a higher thermal conductivity than a thermal conductivity of the heat storage material, and the current-adjusting plate is in contact with the inner face of the casing and the opposed face. 14. The heat storage apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the distal portion of the current-adjusting plate is curved in the rotating direction of the stirrer. the inner face of the casing is a rectangle having a long side that is twice of a short side or more in length, and the proximal portion extends along the long side of the inner face. the inner face of the casing is a rectangle having a long side that is twice of a short side or more in length, square, or circular, and the plurality of radially arranged current-adjusting plate are provided. 17. The heat storage apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the current-adjusting plate is U-shaped so as to be opened to the second locus and curved in the distal portion. the stirrer further includes a second plate that has the center of gravity on the rotating axis of the stirrer, and that is disposed between the opposed face and the first plate along the rotating axis of the stirrer, and about the rotating axis, the first plate has a first through hole, and the second plate has a second through hole. 19. The heat storage apparatus according to claim 18, further comprising a partition that is located on the outer side of the second locus and that partitions an internal space of the casing along the rotating axis of the stirrer. 20. The heat storage apparatus according to claim 19, further comprising a plurality of current-adjusting plates that are disposed in respective spaces partitioned by the partition, and that each have a proximal portion and a distal portion located further from the second locus than the proximal portion. 642535 January 1900 Snyder 2996894 August 1961 Shade 4219072 August 26, 1980 Barlow, Sr. 4249083 February 3, 1981 Bitterly 4491172 January 1, 1985 Hitchin 4540501 September 10, 1985 Ternes 20080233527 September 25, 2008 Heinrich 20090194257 August 6, 2009 Niu 20090277411 November 12, 2009 Hamaguchi et al. 20130228308 September 5, 2013 Abhari 7-012479 January 1995 JP 2007/023794 March 2007 WO Assignee: PANASONIC CORPORATION (Osaka) Inventors: Hironobu Machida (Nara), Motohiro Suzuki (Osaka), Shinsuke Takeguchi (Osaka), Takashi Kubo (Hyogo), Kentaro Shii (Osaka), Naoyuki Tani (Osaka), Tatsuya Nakamura (Osaka) Primary Examiner: Justin M Jonaitis Current U.S. Class: Accumulating Holdover Ice In Situ (62/59) International Classification: F28D 20/02 (20060101); F28F 13/12 (20060101); B60H 1/00 (20060101); F01P 5/12 (20060101); F01P 11/20 (20060101); F02D 41/06 (20060101); F02N 19/10 (20100101); F28D 20/00 (20060101);	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1182
__label__wiki	0.754732	0.754732	PodCastle 610: Charlemagne and Florent Author : Ranylt Richildis Narrator : Dominik Parisien Host : Setsu Uzume Audio Producer : Peter Behravesh First published by Myths Inscribed. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/podcastle/PC610_CharlemagneAndFlorent.mp3 Rated PG. Charlemagne and Florent By Ranylt Richildis This is what happened to les deux bretons before I met them, back in the 70s when they were boys in Vannes. One was abandoned at nineteen months (no one knows why, or by whom), the other orphaned by a car wreck at age three. I should say he was orphaned in a car wreck, strapped to a safety seat in the car in question. The fact of the child safety seat indicates the degree of his late parents’ love for him; baby seats were indulgences in 1971. He was brought to the same agency as the foundling, where someone had the kindness to put them together in the same bassinet. Or — it might just as easily be said — someone made the mistake of placing them together. The fair boy was registered under the unlikely name of Charlemagne Kermorgant, the dark one attached to the much less remarkable Florent Edig. Florent remembers the occasion of their meeting, just as he remembers the car wreck that erased his alternate life. He sees, when he tries, a characterless room, a lurking nurse, a dreary olive drape, and a toddler with matted white hair crawling up to peer at his eyes. A scent, one part applesauce, one part diaper. Children’s squeaks and squalls. A pain in his left leg and another on the right side of his head. A rather stunning absence, quickly filled. Charlemagne was so named by at least one of his derelict parents. The name was inscribed on a note taped to his wrist. There was no family name, of course, so Kermorgant became his surname, as it became the surname of all the ciphers left on the steps of the eponymous hospice. An interim label, it stuck to him through to the age of majority and sticks to him still. Being younger and very blond, and possessed of magnanimous blue eyes that flattered the standards of time and place, he might have found replacement parents soon enough. But les deux bretons were freakishly canny and made themselves loathsome during viewings with nose-picks and worse. Prospective adopters turned from him with regret and left him bent under Florent’s arm. Wards of the state, they forged a family from their separate parts. They were each other’s reassurance, even then. They came of age together in their blue-and-white world in Vannes, sipped in sea air, and wet their heads each summer in the Gulf of Morbihan. They wrote themselves a history of first shaves and first tattoos, of afterschool lessons in Breton and savate, of footsteps salting cobbled streets as the sea breeze salted roofs, of Florent’s vigilance, of Charlemagne’s restlessness that sent him bouncing off the world’s surfaces as they raced through streetlets that mapped their trail between school and foster home. Yes, a foster home. Together. Well, eventually, once the state accepted that Charlemagne and Florent were easier to deal with as a set than as units. Such had been their design. On the surface, it was Charlemagne who seemed to be more willful when separate routines or separate towns were proposed as options. His will was a symptom of his dynamism, staff believed, and the trouble he caused was manifest. It involved piercing sounds and cracked objects and a taut, troublesome body not easily restrained. Florent was thought to be the agreeable one. His will was latent, rarely tapped. It was dangerously undisclosed. Charlemagne’s will tested patience, it’s true, but Florent’s ended up shaping the world. It did so three times, each time bureaucrats tried to separate them. The first severing occurred when Charlemagne was four and Florent five. You must understand that Charlemagne shimmered, his fair hair blossoming around his narrow face, while Florent’s dark hair draped across his narrow own and obscured his odd irises — one brown, one hazel — that disarmed strangers. So it was that Charlemagne, through contrast, drew the most attention, and the inevitable finally happened one summer. A local couple merely laughed, charmed, at the blond boy’s less than charming efforts to dissuade them. They signed several packs of paper and took him home. They smoothed his hair and dressed him brightly, gave him a bedroom of his own and made him a nest of toys. They painted a romping zoo on the walls of his room and pointed out the smiling elephant, the jigging civet. There was an embryonic love for him in that house on Rue des Salines, and better meals, and bigger windows, and lusher hedges, and Epoisses, and the promise of classmates and cousins and, perhaps one day, a proper brother or sister. Charlemagne saw his new walls through a sheen of tears. He coughed at the tender man and woman who tried to help him adapt. He slumped on the floor of his bedroom and did nothing but cry, said nothing but a name. “Flor!” he yelled at the nearest wall, unimpressed by the happy elephant. “Flor!” until his face was red. “Flor!” until he vomited — not much of a conqueror then. He snotted the hem of his shirt and let his stomach grow empty. He resisted all embraces, twisting like a screw whenever the woman drew him to her, and when the bedroom door was closed on him, he “Flor!”ed until he was hoarse. He “Flor!”ed in a northward direction even after his voice gave out, after his new parents began to reconsider their choice. From the north Florent came. He disappeared from the agency seven hours after Charlemagne was removed and reappeared on Rue des Salines two days later. There were reports, after the fact, of a slight, odd-eyed child padding barefoot through the streets of Vannes, evading traffic and random malevolence as if girded by a sphere. He didn’t drown in the long neck of the oily La Marie, or lose composure in hectic, honking Place Gambetta as he wandered all the way up Rue Ferdinand le Dressay and all the way down Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny. He wasn’t tempted by Vannes’ quaint and sunny quays and their nodding yachts. He must be a very sensible child, authorities surmised, and he must have had a franc or two to buy a snack, a cup of juice. He must have found a nook to shelter in when night fell — he must be very quick to have evaded seeking, well-meaning hands. But no one solved the question of how Florent knew where to find his anointed brother, how he entered the second-floor bedroom of a locked house in the dead of night, to be found tucked against the other’s side, his feet as clean as seashell. Kermorgant staff were shame-faced, police were relieved, and Charlemagne’s futile new parents were traumatized. They returned him to the agency along with the runaway, unwilling to take responsibility for a broken child and his formidable shadow. Charlemagne was hardly broken. Reunited with Florent, his voice returned with his appetite, and his will abated. Florent grew agreeable again, the most helpful, pliable boy in the hospice. He was tacit, but since his grades were triumphantly average, adults let him be. They accepted his dial tone of a personality, and they checked Charlemagne’s energy more days than not, but neither boy earned a tick in their file as routine carried them forward. They were good. The one was simply too quiet, the other a bit kinetic. It was commonplace for children to walk themselves to class in the 70s, particularly in seaside towns where orphanages weren’t more than five quiet turns of the street from primary schools. Les deux bretons were clannish, ignoring the other Kermorgant boys and girls without rudeness. They curled through the streets alone most days, the one indifferent to everything but his friend, the other beating with curiosity. Even then — even at six — Charlemagne tested every wall with hands, feet, and shoulders, sensing the latent physical intelligence he’d someday use to somersault off buildings with showy kips and flyaways. But that was a year or two down the line. Now was the age of alphabet and arithmetic, of learning how to spell first and last names no matter how elaborate, of evading larger boys who taunted one with Charle-minime and the other with Fleur. If the bullies were persistent, the classroom dull, the institutional life they lived completely without character, the whole was preferable to the alternative, which arrived soon enough — inevitable. Lesson learned after the Rue des Salines incident, the bureaucrats worked on their timing. They orchestrated a double-drop on the same day once every file was in order. Florent, age seven, was shipped to a foster home in Caen, while six-year-old Charlemagne was brought, indignant, to the tip of Quiberon. Each was instructed to adapt to new circles. Neither was told where the other could be found. Charlemagne’s second home lacked the first one’s heart. The man and woman who sheltered him on Quiberon understood the arrangement to be temporary and offish. There were two other foster children under this roof — both girls, neither of whom had much to do with the newcomer. A clinical atmosphere was contained in that gabled house with turquoise shutters and trim — a house like any other off Avenue du Presqu’île, taking part in a peninsula-long repetition of whitewashed squares behind stony fences. Everything seemed to point south, towards colourful Port Maria, which was iced with winter’s frozen spray. Everything seemed to remark on the expansive seaside sky. Charlemagne had nothing to say about any of it. He drew inward and sulked. His fosterers maintained routine. The husband left each morning to attend to his seafood restaurant, however void of tourists. The wife sorted the girls off to school. Charlemagne was left alone while he adjusted to the change — no chores, no school, no chaffing. He took advantage of his fosterers’ philosophy and spent his days ignoring platefuls of sardines and sweetened fromage blanc, whispering a syllable. He waited, confident, and studied the maritime tchotchkes his foster mother cluttered about the maritime-blue dining room. This time it took a week and a day for Florent to materialize, so great the distance between them and so hard the weather. His feet tinged red, his toes puckered, he wandered naked into the house one morning, locked onto the dining room where Charlemagne practiced inertia, and closed the gap. The wife rolled him in a blanket and called the husband back from the restaurant while Florent dozed in a corner with his friend. Only next gardening season would she discover an assortment of clothes bundled under the hedge that separated her gabled house from that of the neighbour: a dark green winter coat, a pair of black trousers, brown lace-up boots, gloves, a knitted cap, a scarf, and several layers of shirts. Everything was out of fashion and threadbare, as if rescued from a charity bin, and everything was fit for a grown man. There were two francs and twenty centimes in the pocket of the trousers, a clipped fingernail, and nothing else. Authorities tried to trace the passage of an odd-eyed, determined child from Caen to Quiberon, but their efforts were in vain. They asked the wrong questions. Had they inquired about an odd-eyed adult roving across Brittany, they might have heard reports of such a man hiking southwards along a wintery causeway, hunched against the latest gale. Around him the swells tried to climb the seawall, made violent by the pressure of a heavy sunless sky that digested every shade of grey. The sea itself refused, momentarily, to mirror the happy blues of the province; it boiled with lurid turquoise, threw up its foam, sent wind shrieking into ears, and guttled the icy snow that lanced it. The weather was remarkable that week, and so was the man who defied it, not just because he chose to walk the Quiberon peninsula in February. He’d been noticeably down on his luck, his clothes too large for his frame yet too short at the wrists and ankles. He’d been noticeably shivering, his coat and pants sopped by flying snow and foam. He’d been heterochromic like Edig, and narrow-built like Edig, and dark-locked like Edig, and heedless of the faces peering at him through car windows. He’d been tattered but tireless as he pushed southward against the wind. In less than a day les deux bretons were back at the hospice, victorious. The boys attached themselves to old walls, old beds, old chores. Florent, after harrowing authorities from Caen to Quiberon for the span of a week and a day, resumed his role as Most Cooperative Boy. Charlemagne resumed his energetic thrumming. The one was boring, the other endearing despite it all. They were good again. It was not commonplace for children in Vannes to enlist in martial arts classes, much less wards of the state who earned no more than the basics. It was, however, not unusual for business people to donate goods or services to l’Hospice Kermorgant. The Christmas after the Avenue du Presqu’île incident, when Charlemagne was seven and Florent eight, a local savate club offered free lessons to the lucky child (and a companion of his choice) who selected a certain gift under the institutional tree. Charlemagne, too small to grapple larger boxes out of the fray, clamped his hand on a book-sized present that revealed a manual of basic fighting techniques and a voucher. Now was the age of fouettes and chasses bas, of learning to make weapons of hands, feet, and canes, of bullies growing reluctant to approach Charlemagne Kermorgant and Florent Edig. They were not yet known as les deux bretons, who in their teens and twenties would take several national titles between them in three different martial arts (one shod, two barefoot), but they were in development. Their instructor was so taken with nimble Char and Flor, so optimistic about their aptitude and form, that free lessons continued in exchange for helping out at the club. One last time the state tried to accommodate these wards beyond the institution. There was a brief attempt to locate fosterers who would house both boys, but boys of an age were thought to be troublesome and there were no takers. A code of silence was put into place — a need-to-know venture whose details were kept in the heads of two bureaucrats, no more. Charlemagne was assigned a home in Brest, Florent in Rennes, and once again — after signatures were collected and relocation dates confirmed — les deux bretons were scattered. It took moments to collect them from their classrooms and wrangle them into separate vans. At just seven and eight years old, and just months into their savate training, they were hardly indomitable. Charlemagne found himself lost in the largest town he’d ever seen, bolted to a naval couple who lived near the port. The husband was rarely out of uniform, and the wife — unable to have children of her own — was intrusive. Charlemagne was their first foster and their attention was a spotlight he couldn’t elude. He was their practice son while they waited for a baby to adopt, and practice they did: family meals and family games exhausted him and he acted out. He broke a cup for the sake of breaking it and sampled every hiding spot he could find in the couple’s button-tight home on Rue Bel air. He refused to speak and made a drama of baths and meals. He wanted his savate instructor nearly as much as he wanted Flor. He had never felt so robbed. Florent, lost in a city even larger than Brest, was some time in finding his friend. Time enough for spring to show itself. Time enough for incessant rain to darken the already dark street and thicken its hedges and wash winter salt from the sides of its homes. Time enough for Charlemagne to lose pounds he couldn’t afford to lose, for the husband to lose patience and introduce boy to palm, for the wife to lose interest in the entire exercise. Time enough for Charlemagne, obsessed with all things east, to scent his way to the edge of land and call at the sea until he was dragged away. No one saw Florent enter the house on Rue Bel air, though it happened in the middle of a Saturday, when husband and wife were home with their maddening charge. They were at lunch — and then they were asleep. They dreamt, in that sleep, of colossal iron walls and green-and-brown mountains, of planets that could crush a sun, of booms that strip reason from minds. They dreamt of particles too small to be measured — to be known — which combined into ribbons that were spotlessly bright yet crimson-dark in the very same moment in time. They dreamt of things indefinite, interactive, and unobservable. They dreamt of a dogged and ceaseless spinning, and woke unnerved. When they woke, lifting heads from tabletop, their faces stained with cotriade, Charlemagne was camped under the highboy with a dark-haired child. The one was wary as he blinked at the adults at the table, the other nodding off. The one looked immensely satisfied, the other bedraggled, shoes disintegrating off trembling feet. Authorities never minded the question of Charlemagne and Florent, at first. They had larger mysteries to solve. Ten days before, a sleeping sickness descended on Rennes. So chaotic the result, no one had time to follow up reports about an odd-eyed runaway who dodged his fosterers in a Picard Surgelés and wasn’t spotted again until he turned up in Brest. If anyone connected the bolting of Edig from the foodshop and the first mass case of sleeping sickness — which occurred in the shop in question — such a connection never made it to the papers. Journalists were too busy tracing the sickness westward, marvelling how it contained itself, threadlike, to less than a square kilometre radius, how it veered away from roads and towns. That was just as well, after the smashed glass and broken limbs that collected in Rennes as drivers, builders, cooks, and bathers dropped off in medias res with sometimes dire results. Events were much gentler beyond the capital. Victims tended to be innkeepers, hikers, dalliers. Rural families fell asleep without warning, at all hours, to wake on sofas or kitchen floors, food missing from fridges and pantries. A few outdoor cafés reported collective naps that overturned cups, tables, and chairs, but these were remote operations nestled in the Armorique Regional Natural Park. One lucky photographer benefitted from the phenomenon when she managed to wake before the others and snap a lucrative shot: patrons sagging on chairs, waiters supine on the ground, trays scattered, éclairs and kouigns transformed into pillows. The naval man and his wife were the last of the sleepers; the sickness waned at Brest. Les deux bretons were returned to Vannes and given old spots and old roles at the hospice. They returned to school and savate lessons, and they agreed to sign up for instruction in Breton to earn more credit with the adults who ruled them. Charlemagne was once more amenable to food and baths. Florent made himself indispensable. They were so good — and so quick to win trophies for their local club — that their savate instructor and his wife opened their home to both boys less than a year later, and there they remained. In time, they grew into lithe young men with charming faces that belied their love of the ring. In time, as they qualified for tournaments in Paris, Lyon, and Toulouse, they became known as les deux bretons, a label of respect, of expectation. It was expected that Kermorgant would disarm opponents with a joyous, bloody grin — he’d bite his tongue to dye his teeth when bouts were close. It was expected he would let his hair hang in his face while Edig pulled his into a ball so he might cut the air with his cheekbones and bore into opponents with his eerie two-tone gaze. It was expected they would eventually settle in Paris, a city of many bouts and clubs, where the one would make a modest living in restaurant kitchens (his kineticism served him well), the other as a martial arts instructor of equally modest means. It was expected that gaining the age of majority would liberate them, and it did, and they are together still, terrifying enemies with their less terrifying trick. If they miss the sea air, they’ve chosen not to tell me. Ranylt Richildis Ranylt Richildis is a Canadian writer, editor, and teacher originally from Ottawa, but is now based in Germany. Her short stories have appeared in The Future Fire and other SFF magazines. Ranylt is the founding editor of Lackington’s Magazine, an online SFF venue devoted to stories told in unusual or poetic language. She loves living on the Baltic coast, but she misses hearing and speaking French, her lifelong second tongue. Find more by Ranylt Richildis Dominik Parisien Dominik Parisien is a writer, editor, and poet. His most recent projects are the Hugo Award–winning Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction with Elsa Sjunneson and The Mythic Dream with Navah Wolfe. His debut poetry collection Side Effects May Include Strangers was published by McGill-Queen’s University Press in 2020. Dominik lives in Toronto. Find more by Dominik Parisien	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1185
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__label__cc	0.623564	0.376436	»Prospects»Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups Posted by timlmcleod on August 19, 2019 in Prospects While the season might be winding down, the waiver wire this week if full of great names. As guys are getting hurt and being shut down for the season, owners need to act fast. We hope we’ve presented some great names that can help you teams. Enjoy the list and please click on the baseball card to visit our partner amazon.com to explore additional information on each player. Nick Anderson, RP, TAM (CBS: 13% owned) Anderson was looking to be the favorite to gain the closer role in Miami until being dealt to the Rays at the trade deadline. Since arriving in Tampa Bay, he’s made seven appearances, all one-inning stints, and has allowed one hit, no walks and struck out 17. That is not a typo, folks! Kevin Cash does have a history of rolling with the hot-hand, so it wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility for Anderson to work his way into the mix for saves. Randy Arozarena, OF, STL (CBS: 5% owned) Ten homers, 16 stolen bases, and a great .435 OBP will get you a promotion to the big league club. Does it parlay itself into a regular job? The verdict is still out, but until the return of Jose Martinez at the end of the month, Arozarena will get every opportunity to prove he deserves to be penciled into that everyday lineup in September. Luis Arraez, SS/2B/3B/OF, MIN (CBS: 35% owned) The kid can flat out hit. Ask Jonathan Schoop, who is now solidly buried on the bench. The question will be can he provide even moderate power or speed numbers to complement that outstanding hit tool. Short-term, he’ll score a ton of runs and provide outstanding BA/OBP numbers in that high powered Twins offense. We’ll worry about the long-term in the off-season. Dylan Carlson, OF, STL (CBS: 6% owned) When you have made Rich Wilson’s “Hot Prospect” report not once, but twice this year, there is a reason and a very good one at that. The soon-to-be 21-year-old has amassed a 21 homer, 18 stolen bases, .367 OBP season and has just recently been promoted to Triple-A. It’s worth a quick look to see if he’s owned in your Dynasty/Keeper League. If not, change that right smartly! Emmanuel Clase, RP, TEX (CBS: 1% owned) Here’s a player that should have your attention in deep keeper formats. The 21-year-old Clase skipped Triple-A, making the move straight from Double-A Frisco to the Rangers bullpen. He posted a 3.35 ERA at Double-A with an attention getting 39/8 K/BB. He also was 11-of-13 closing out games while allowing only one homer. The only thing standing between Clase and the setup role in 2020 is the $2.5 mill option the Rangers have on Shawn Kelley. Tony Gonsolin, SP, LAD (CBS: 11% owned) We mentioned Gonsolin last week and lo and behold after the very successful one-and-done, he’s getting the call today to start against the Braves. Dustin May has been moved into the bullpen. Julio Urias is currently serving a suspension for the next 15 games. If you ignored our recommendations last week, don’t make it two weeks in a row. Felix Hernandez, SP, SEA (CBS: 6% owned) Fernandez has been out since the beginning of May, dealing with shoulder issues. He’s looking at a return this coming Saturday against the Jays, a favorable matchup. Sometimes I find it hard to believe that “King Felix” is only 33 years-old. Daniel Hudson, RP, WAS (CBS: 4% owned) I was all set to mention Sean Doolittle’s recent struggles when it was announced this morning that the Gnats have placed him on the 10-day IL with right knee tendinitis. There is no shortage of options, but that trade with the Jays for Daniel Hudson is looking to be a very good one right about now. Hunter Strickland, the ageless wonder Fernando Rodney, and recently signed Greg Holland all have the potential to be options, but for now, we’ll stick with Hudson as “Plan A”. Corban Joseph, 1B, OAK (CBS: unowned) It looks like Jurickson Profar’s days of being an everyday player in 2019 have ground to a halt. The A’s have turned second base over to the 30-year-old journeyman Joseph. He hit 13 homers with an off-the-charts .371 BA at Triple-A Las Vegas, but it is Vegas so take those results with the usual grain of salt. Joseph will occupy the good side of a platoon, making him worth a look in AL-only and deep Mixed Leagues. Francisco Mejia, C, SD (CBS: 40% owned) Since the beginning of August, Mejia has gone 19-for-36 with a pair of homers and four RBI. He has also posted a rather solid 1.358 OPS. He’s on a tear and looking to establish his #1 status behind the dish for the Padres moving into 2020. Ivan Nova, SP, CWS (CBS: 37% owned) I don’t know how, but Ivan Nova has all of a sudden become very Fantasy relevant. In his past five starts, he’s allowed a total of two earned runs. He has tossed two complete games during his current hot streak and lowered his ERA from 5.86 to 4.51. At some point, Nova will come down to earth, but it doesn’t appear to be any time soon. Dillon Peters, SP, LAA (CBS: 29% owned) The former Marlin has now reeled off three consecutive quality starts in which he has struck out 19 over 19 2/3 IP. He has also allowed but a scant two free passes. Peters has found the West coast to his liking. Brett Phillips, OF, KC (CBS: 2% owned) Phillips has demonstrated that he can hit for power and steal bases, but the hit tool has never fully developed and he still strikes out a ton. On a positive note, the Royals have DFA’d speedster Billy Hamilton, so they are prepared to give Phillips a good look and plenty of at-bats as we head into September. Kyle Seager, 3B, SEA (CBS: 37% owned) Seager has turned a very disappointing season around in a hurry. Six homers, nope he just smacked another one, making it seven long balls since the calendar flipped over into August. If you’re looking for a hot corner-infielder, he’s your guy! Logan Webb, SP, SF (CBS: 7% owned) The 22-year-old Webb started his 2019 in Rookie Ball, and after climbing through four levels and with just one start at Triple-A under his belt, made his MLB debut Saturday. It was a success, as he limited the DBacks to one-earned run over five innings while striking out seven in gaining his first MLB victory. He’s young and relatively unproven, but the upside trumps the risk at this juncture of the season. Mike Yastrzemski, OF, SF (CBS: 39% owned) We mentioned “Yaz” back in Week 17 as he was starting to heat up. He has moved it up a notch and is currently on fire. He has gone 16-for-55 in August, with seven of those 16 hits leaving the yard, including a three-homer day last week against the DBacks. It might be time to join the 39% of players that have found a home for him on their roster. ← An early peek at 2020 Top Pitchers Hot Prospects – Week 20 → Is Soto tradable? He just turned 22 and is a top 5 player already...more in an OBP Dynasty; arguably the #1 player… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…**** 9 hours ago	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1191
__label__cc	0.513371	0.486629	Persistence of mild, early inflammatory arthritis: the importance of disease duration, rheumatoid factor, and the shared epitope Arthritis Rheum. 1999 Oct;42(10):2184-8. doi: 10.1002/1529-0131(199910)42:10<2184::AID-ANR20>3.0.CO;2-2. M Green 1 , H Marzo-Ortega, D McGonagle, R Wakefield, S Proudman, P Conaghan, J Gooi, P Emery 1 University of Leeds, UK. DOI: 10.1002/1529-0131(199910)42:10<2184::AID-ANR20>3.0.CO;2-2 Objective: To determine the factors that predict clinical outcome at 6 months for patients with mild, early inflammatory arthritis. Methods: Sixty-three patients with mild, untreated, early arthritis were given a single dose of corticosteroids at presentation. Administration was intramuscular if disease was polyarticular (n = 53) or intraarticular if patients had <5 synovitic joints (n = 10). The primary outcome measure was clinical disease remission or persistence of arthritis at 6 months following injection. Results: At 6 months following injection, 49 of the 63 patients (78%) had persistent inflammatory joint disease. The other 14 (22%) had clinical disease remission. Regression analysis showed that only disease duration was significantly associated with persistent arthritis (P < 0.05). The other significant factor (by chi-square test) was the presence of the shared epitope (SE). Of the patients fulfilling the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria at presentation (51% of the total), 53% with disease duration of < or = 12 weeks at presentation had persistent disease 6 months later, compared with 94% of those who presented with disease duration of >12 weeks. Conclusion: The strongest predictor of persistent disease was a disease duration of >12 weeks. Rheumatoid factor and SE were also predictors to a lesser extent. Patients who both fulfilled the ACR classification criteria for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and had a short disease duration included some with an excellent prognosis. Therefore, 12 weeks may be a more appropriate disease duration to use for the RA classification criteria. Administering a bolus of corticosteroids may be a useful diagnostic/therapeutic approach. Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage* Arthritis, Rheumatoid* / drug therapy Arthritis, Rheumatoid* / immunology Epitopes / immunology Injections, Intra-Articular Injections, Intramuscular Remission Induction Adrenal Cortex Hormones Epitopes	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1197
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__label__wiki	0.941955	0.941955	Sport 5 burning questions heading into UFC on ESPN 11 21:07 19 june 2020 Source: mmajunkie.com Jorge Masvidal asks for release from UFC on Twitter The tradition of UFC fighters threatening to quit the promotion via Twitter amid the coronavirus pandemic continued on Friday afternoon when Jorge Masvidal tweeted that he wants out of his UFC deal. © Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports Jorge Masvidal is the latest UFC fighter to ask for his release from the organization on Twitter. "I'm not an independent contractor if I can't go anywhere else to make a living," Masvidal wrote. "Let me go and let me see if I'm worth it. The run of events at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas continues Saturday night with UFC on ESPN 11. © Provided by MMAJunkie The cards put on by the promotion since the schedule resumed in late April have run the gamut from the exciting to, well, the considerably less than exciting. That’s simply how things will play out in a mad scramble to put together shows amid all sorts of coronavirus pandemic-related restrictions at a time the company is laser-focused on getting in its full slate of 2020 cards. This time around, we can say with confidence the card, on paper, appears to be solid from top to bottom, with plenty of reason to tune in from the opening fight on up to the main event. UFC Fight Night: Mariya Agapova submits Hannah Cifers in stunning fashion Agapova has won each of her past four fights in the first round (two submissions, two knockouts). She now moves to 9-1 in her professional career. Could a date center stage next month be in the cards for her? Seems likely at this point.Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. Customize your email to get the latest news on your favorite sports, teams and schools. Emailed daily. In the that main event, an important heavyweight bout will take place as the division rounds back into shape, with Curtis Blaydes, who has been knocking on the door awhile, taking on former Bellator champion Alexander Volkov. Without further ado, here are five burning questions heading into UFC on ESPN 11. Where will the Blaydes-Volkov winner land? Curtis Blaydes Imagine, for a moment, that Volkov (31-7 MMA, 5-1 UFC) doesn’t lose focus during the closing seconds of a UFC 229 fight with Derrick Lewis he had all but sealed. Had Lewis not landed a buzzer-beater knockout, Volkov would be on an eight-fight win streak, six in the UFC, and no doubt high in the title mix. As for Blaydes (13-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC)? Well, there’s no doubt about his “what if:” Blaydes is 8-2 in the UFC, and both of those losses have come to Francis Ngannou, which isn’t exactly a pair of defeats for which one should be ashamed. UFC 250: Alex Caceres lands filthy right hand, takes out Chase Hooper Bruce Leeroy, as he is known, would go on to defeat Hooper by unanimous decision. It represented a rude wake-up call for Hooper and is the first time Caceres has won three consecutive matches since 2016.Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. Customize your email to get the latest news on your favorite sports, teams and schools. Emailed daily. The top of the heavyweight division is once again coming back online, with champion Stipe Miocic and former titleholder Daniel Cormier set to meet Aug. 15. Presumably, Ngannou is next in line now that the mania of a potential Jon Jones fight has come and gone. Blaydes is coming off his biggest career win with an impressive second-round stoppage of former champ Junior Dos Santos in January. Volkov shook off his shocking loss to Lewis, defeated Greg Hardy in November, and can prove he’s still a face near the top of the division with a win. The winner of this fight isn’t going to vault ahead of Ngannou in the pecking order, but a strong performance here could put the winner in position to get into position should anything go awry in the UFC’s title plans. Will Josh Emmett vs. Shane Burgos produce a new featherweight contender? Shane Burgos (red gloves) at UFC 244. (Sarah Stier, USA TODAY Sports) 15 players test positive for COVID-19 after reporting to training camp The NHL has released a statement reporting that 15 players tested positive for COVID-19 after reporting to training camp. More than 1,450 total tests were administered to the 250+ players in camp. These tests have all been administered following the start of Phase 2 of the return to play initiative, which began on June 8. © Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports The NHL is going to have to determine how many positive tests for coronavirus would be considered an outbreak, as 15 players tested positive after reporting to training camp. What’s more, 11 additional players have tested positive for coronavirus outside of NHL training camps. A nifty little sleeper fight goes down at featherweight, where Josh Emmett and Shane Burgos throw down on the main card. Team Alpha Male’s Emmett (15-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) has been on a win two, lose one run throughout his UFC tenure. He’s currently on one of his two-fight winning streaks, with finishes of Mirsad Bektic and Michael Johnson. A win over a streaking Burgos would finally break the pattern in which Emmett suffers a setback whenever it seems he’s about to take off. Burgos (13-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC), like Emmett, made his UFC debut in 2016. He’s on a three-fight winning streak, with finishes of Makwan Amirkhani and Kurt Holubaugh wrapped around a decision over Cub Swanson. With a combined 18 career finishes between the two, this fight’s a fair bet to be an exciting battle, and the victor should mark himself on the short list at 145 pounds. Can Lyman Good cap his comeback from COVID-19? Lyman Good (red gloves) at UFC 244 (Sarah Stier, USA TODAY Sports) Around ten NFL teams have COVID-19 cases So far, we know that the Cowboys, Texans, Rams, Broncos, 49ers, and Buccaneers have had players diagnosed with the coronavirus. There are more clubs with positive cases on the roster and fear is mounting for all 32 teams. © Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The virus has made its way through the league. In recent days, Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and Broncos safety Kareem Jackson have tested positive for COVID-19. Earlier this year, Broncos defender Von Miller and Saints head coach Sean Payton also contracted it. Lyman Good made headlines back in April, when the former Bellator welterweight champion became the first UFC competitor to test positive for COVID-19. Good detailed his illness, which also affected his girlfriend and several of his teammates at Tiger Schulmann’s MMA, as well as his recovery from the virus. NFLPA recommends canceling all 2020 preseason games Of course, the NFL has full authority over whether to schedule preseason games or not, and it’s unclear whether the league will consider the union’s recommendation. As Breer points out, teams would lose out on gate revenue — if fans are allowed in stands, which is a dubious proposition — and local TV money. Plus, the NFL Network usually sees its highest ratings in August, so cancelling the preseason slate altogether would be a tough pill to swallow.Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. Customize your email to get the latest news on your favorite sports, teams and schools. Now, Good (21-5 MMA, 3-2 UFC) has a chance to show that a person with even as difficult a job as fighting can recover from the virus, which has disrupted everyday life for months, and return to previous form. On top of that, Good has been dealing with recent death of his father. It’s not like Good is getting a free pass in his return, either. Good will meet Belal Muhammad, who has won two straight fights and six of his past seven. The fight was originally scheduled for the ill-fated UFC 249 April 18 date in Brooklyn. Muhammad (16-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) has won two straight and six of seven and is looking to take another big step up the ladder. Good, for his part, has all three of his UFC wins by way of a finish. A strong win here would not only show he’s back, but that he’s ready to make the big run which has thus far eluded him in the UFC. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFAnoIbyLLA&w=1000&h=563] Could Clay Guida vs. Bobby Green steal the show? Clay Guida. Every once in a while, a fight between veterans is made that makes you instantly wonder why it didn’t happen sooner. Such is the case with the lightweight featured prelim bout between Clay Guida and Bobby Green. The duo have a combined for 89 professional fights over 29 years of fighting experience, and most of that time they’ve fought in the same division. And they were, in fact, scheduled to fight in 2018, but Green had to withdraw from the fight. NFL will treat COVID-19 players as injured players The NFL has a lot of issues that need to be resolved before training camp start. Here is the latest on the NFL’s efforts to finalize a new setup for the impending COVID-19-altered season. A key takeaway from Friday’s NFLPA conference call: contracts relating to the coronavirus. Once teams report to camp, players who test positive for the virus will be treated the same way — contractually speaking — as injured players, Albert Breer of SI.com tweets. They will be paid. Saturday, the unconventional duo will finally cross paths. Both have awkward styles. Both are capable of putting together “Fight of the Night,” and in Guida’s case, “Fight of the Year”-caliber performances. Both are capable of head-scratching off nights, too, but usually in ways that are interesting rather than boring. You never know what you’re going to get when either of these guys steps in the cage. But if you add in that Guida (35-19 MMA, 15-13 UFC) has dropped two of three and Green (24-10-1 MMA, 5-5-1 UFC) his past two, you get the sense this fight will have an urgency that will bring out the best out of both, making it very much worth watching. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0uDE_FIn38&w=1000&h=563] Is Brianna Van Buren the real deal? © USA TODAY USA TODAY Brianna Van Buren. (Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports) Those who tuned into Invicta Phoenix Series 1 on May 3, 2019 caught a tour de force performance byAmerican Kickboxing Academy’s Brianna Van Buren. In an eight-woman tournament, Van Buren (9-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) won a pair of one-round early fights, including a decision over Julianna Lima, then submitted veteran Kailin Curran in the second round of the finals to become Invicta strawweight champ. BVB then went on to the UFC and once again made waves as she stymied a legit contender in Renata Livia Souza and earned a decision to end her four-fight winning streak. All these signs seem to indicate Van Buren is legit. But you don’t really know if you’ll make it in the UFC’s deepest women’s weight class unless you can get past the always tough Tecia Torres. Torres (10-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC) has lost four straight, but they’ve all gone the distance, and three of the four — Zhang Weili, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, and Jessica Andrade — have all held the championship. A win against a fighter who will no doubt be determined to prove she’s still relevant would be the clearest signal yet that Van Buren is on her way to big things. 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__label__wiki	0.748288	0.748288	Primary and delayed closure after open irrigation and debridement of septic arthritis in children J. Eric Gordon, Andrew Wolff, Scott J. Luhmann, Madeleine R. Ortman, Matthew B. Dobbs, Perry L. Schoenecker Seventy-one patients with 83 septic joints due to idiopathic septic arthritis were investigated retrospectively. Forty-three joints were closed primarily while 40 underwent delayed primary closure. Two joints in each group failed treatment and had to be reopened after definitive closure. Joints in patients 7 years of age or older had a substantially higher failure rate (12%), with either primary or delayed closure, than joints in patients younger than 7 years (1.7%). Two of 13 patients with a polymorphonuclear leukocyte count in the synovial fluid greater than 100 000 required repeat debridement after final closure. Three of the four patients who required repeat debridement showed evidence of osteomyelitis. The average length of stay was longer in the delayed primary closure group (7.0 days) than in the primary closure group (5.6 days). This study suggests that primary closure is a viable alternative to delayed primary closure with shorter hospital stays and similar outcomes in children with idiopathic septic arthritis. Care should be taken in children aged 7 and older or when concurrent osteomyelitis exists. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Part B https://doi.org/10.1097/01202412-200503000-00008 Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Primary and delayed closure after open irrigation and debridement of septic arthritis in children'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. Infectious Arthritis Medicine & Life Sciences Debridement Medicine & Life Sciences Joints Medicine & Life Sciences Osteomyelitis Medicine & Life Sciences Synovial Fluid Medicine & Life Sciences Leukocyte Count Medicine & Life Sciences Gordon, J. E., Wolff, A., Luhmann, S. J., Ortman, M. R., Dobbs, M. B., & Schoenecker, P. L. (2005). Primary and delayed closure after open irrigation and debridement of septic arthritis in children. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Part B, 14(2), 101-104. https://doi.org/10.1097/01202412-200503000-00008 Gordon, J. Eric ; Wolff, Andrew ; Luhmann, Scott J. ; Ortman, Madeleine R. ; Dobbs, Matthew B. ; Schoenecker, Perry L. / Primary and delayed closure after open irrigation and debridement of septic arthritis in children. In: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Part B. 2005 ; Vol. 14, No. 2. pp. 101-104. @article{d4c06dbb46a04c45abfa2ac40296b718, title = "Primary and delayed closure after open irrigation and debridement of septic arthritis in children", abstract = "Seventy-one patients with 83 septic joints due to idiopathic septic arthritis were investigated retrospectively. Forty-three joints were closed primarily while 40 underwent delayed primary closure. Two joints in each group failed treatment and had to be reopened after definitive closure. Joints in patients 7 years of age or older had a substantially higher failure rate (12%), with either primary or delayed closure, than joints in patients younger than 7 years (1.7%). Two of 13 patients with a polymorphonuclear leukocyte count in the synovial fluid greater than 100 000 required repeat debridement after final closure. Three of the four patients who required repeat debridement showed evidence of osteomyelitis. The average length of stay was longer in the delayed primary closure group (7.0 days) than in the primary closure group (5.6 days). This study suggests that primary closure is a viable alternative to delayed primary closure with shorter hospital stays and similar outcomes in children with idiopathic septic arthritis. Care should be taken in children aged 7 and older or when concurrent osteomyelitis exists.", author = "Gordon, {J. Eric} and Andrew Wolff and Luhmann, {Scott J.} and Ortman, {Madeleine R.} and Dobbs, {Matthew B.} and Schoenecker, {Perry L.}", doi = "10.1097/01202412-200503000-00008", journal = "Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Part B", Gordon, JE, Wolff, A, Luhmann, SJ, Ortman, MR, Dobbs, MB & Schoenecker, PL 2005, 'Primary and delayed closure after open irrigation and debridement of septic arthritis in children', Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Part B, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 101-104. https://doi.org/10.1097/01202412-200503000-00008 Primary and delayed closure after open irrigation and debridement of septic arthritis in children. / Gordon, J. Eric; Wolff, Andrew; Luhmann, Scott J.; Ortman, Madeleine R.; Dobbs, Matthew B.; Schoenecker, Perry L. In: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Part B, Vol. 14, No. 2, 03.2005, p. 101-104. T1 - Primary and delayed closure after open irrigation and debridement of septic arthritis in children AU - Wolff, Andrew AU - Luhmann, Scott J. AU - Ortman, Madeleine R. AU - Dobbs, Matthew B. AU - Schoenecker, Perry L. N2 - Seventy-one patients with 83 septic joints due to idiopathic septic arthritis were investigated retrospectively. Forty-three joints were closed primarily while 40 underwent delayed primary closure. Two joints in each group failed treatment and had to be reopened after definitive closure. Joints in patients 7 years of age or older had a substantially higher failure rate (12%), with either primary or delayed closure, than joints in patients younger than 7 years (1.7%). Two of 13 patients with a polymorphonuclear leukocyte count in the synovial fluid greater than 100 000 required repeat debridement after final closure. Three of the four patients who required repeat debridement showed evidence of osteomyelitis. The average length of stay was longer in the delayed primary closure group (7.0 days) than in the primary closure group (5.6 days). This study suggests that primary closure is a viable alternative to delayed primary closure with shorter hospital stays and similar outcomes in children with idiopathic septic arthritis. Care should be taken in children aged 7 and older or when concurrent osteomyelitis exists. AB - Seventy-one patients with 83 septic joints due to idiopathic septic arthritis were investigated retrospectively. Forty-three joints were closed primarily while 40 underwent delayed primary closure. Two joints in each group failed treatment and had to be reopened after definitive closure. Joints in patients 7 years of age or older had a substantially higher failure rate (12%), with either primary or delayed closure, than joints in patients younger than 7 years (1.7%). Two of 13 patients with a polymorphonuclear leukocyte count in the synovial fluid greater than 100 000 required repeat debridement after final closure. Three of the four patients who required repeat debridement showed evidence of osteomyelitis. The average length of stay was longer in the delayed primary closure group (7.0 days) than in the primary closure group (5.6 days). This study suggests that primary closure is a viable alternative to delayed primary closure with shorter hospital stays and similar outcomes in children with idiopathic septic arthritis. Care should be taken in children aged 7 and older or when concurrent osteomyelitis exists. U2 - 10.1097/01202412-200503000-00008 DO - 10.1097/01202412-200503000-00008 JO - Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Part B JF - Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Part B Gordon JE, Wolff A, Luhmann SJ, Ortman MR, Dobbs MB, Schoenecker PL. Primary and delayed closure after open irrigation and debridement of septic arthritis in children. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Part B. 2005 Mar;14(2):101-104. https://doi.org/10.1097/01202412-200503000-00008	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1213
__label__wiki	0.634246	0.634246	Decomposition-based quantitative electromyography in the evaluation of muscular dystrophy severity Kendra L Derry, Shannon L Venance, Timothy J Doherty Muscle & Nerve 2012, 45 (4): 507-13 INTRODUCTION: Electromyography is useful in the diagnosis of myopathies, but its utility in determining disease severity requires further investigation. In this study we aimed to determine whether decomposition-based quantitative electromyography (DQEMG) could indicate the severity of involvement in a cohort of patients with muscular dystrophies (MDs). METHODS: Fifteen patients with facioscapulohumeral (FSHD), limb-girdle (LGMD), and Becker (BMD) muscular dystrophy, and 7 healthy controls, participated in this investigation. Knee extensor isometric strength differentiated the "more severe" and "less severe" MD groups. The vastus lateralis (VL), biceps brachii (BB), and tibialis anterior (TA) muscle groups were investigated using DQEMG. RESULTS: All muscles from the MD group showed changes in mean MUP (motor unit potential) AAR (area-to-amplitude ratio), and turns, compared with controls (P < 0.05). More severely affected muscles (VL and BB) also had shortened mean MUP durations compared with controls (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: DQEMG was capable of indicating the severity of MD involvement, as changes in MUP morphology reflected the progressive nature of the disease. Sensitivity of motor unit potential analysis in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Simon Podnar, Janez Zidar Muscle & Nerve 2006, 34 (4): 451-6 Predictive values of motor unit potential analysis in limb muscles. Simon Podnar Clinical Neurophysiology: Official Journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology 2009, 120 (5): 937-40 [Analysis of the interference pattern in patients with muscular dystrophy]. R E Escobar-Cedillo, A Miranda, S Lona, M Castillo Revista de Neurologia 2004 September 16, 39 (6): 517-20 Probabilistic muscle characterization using quantitative electromyography: application to facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Lou Joseph Pino, Daniel W Stashuk, Simon Podnar Muscle & Nerve 2010, 42 (4): 563-9 Oral health considerations in muscular dystrophies. Ramesh Balasubramaniam, Thomas P Sollecito, Eric T Stoopler Special Care in Dentistry 2008, 28 (6): 243-53 Assessing motor deficits in compressive neuropathy using quantitative electromyography. Joseph Nashed, Andrew Hamilton-Wright, Daniel W Stashuk, Matthew Faris, Linda McLean Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2010, 7: 39 Measurement of the functional status of patients with different types of muscular dystrophy. Yi-Jing Lue, Rong-Fong Lin, Shun-Sheng Chen, Yen-Mou Lu Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences 2009, 25 (6): 325-33 Motor unit reorganization in progressive muscular dystrophies and congenital myopathies. Elżbieta Szmidt-Sałkowska, Małgorzata Gaweł, Marta Lipowska Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska 2015, 49 (4): 223-8 Relationships between clinical data and quantitative EMG findings in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Małgorzata Dorobek, Elżbieta Szmidt-Sałkowska, Katarzyna Rowińska-Marcińska, Małgorzata Gaweł, Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska 2013, 47 (1): 8-17 Electromyographic pattern in Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy. Part II. Electromyographic pattern in Becker muscular dystrophy in comparison with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. B Emeryk-Szajewska, J Kopeć Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology 2008, 48 (6): 279-84	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1215
__label__cc	0.555021	0.444979	The pathophysiology of preeclampsia involves altered levels of angiogenic factors promoted by hypoxia and autoantibody-mediated mechanisms Estibalitz Laresgoiti-Servitje, Nardhy Gomez-Lopez Biology of Reproduction 2012, 87 (2): 36 Pre-eclampsia is a syndrome characterized by inadequate placentation, which is due to deficient trophoblastic invasion of the uterine spiral arteries. This deficiency can lead to placental hypoxia, secretion of proinflammatory cytokines, and release of angiogenic and antiangiogenic factors. Hypoxic conditions in the placenta can promote oxidative stress and the production of angiogenic factors that are antagonized by soluble receptors, which are also elevated in this syndrome. In addition to these factors, the development of hypertension in women with pre-eclampsia may be associated with the renin-angiotensin system and endothelial dysfunction. The presence of antiangiotensin II type 1 receptor autoantibodies is relevant in pre-eclampsia because it has been related to the secretion of antiangiogenic factors through cytokine pathways, indicating that autoimmune mechanisms may participate in the pathophysiology of this syndrome. A leading role for the immune system in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia. Estibalitz Laresgoiti-Servitje Journal of Leukocyte Biology 2013, 94 (2): 247-57 Preeclampsia: new insights. Dinesh M Shah Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension 2007, 16 (3): 213-20 Dysregulation of anti-angiogenic agents (sFlt-1, PLGF, and sEndoglin) in preeclampsia--a step forward but not the definitive answer. J M Foidart, J P Schaaps, F Chantraine, C Munaut, S Lorquet Journal of Reproductive Immunology 2009, 82 (2): 106-11 Dysregulation of the circulating and tissue-based renin-angiotensin system in preeclampsia. Florian Herse, Ralf Dechend, Nina K Harsem, Gerd Wallukat, Jürgen Janke, Fatimunnisa Qadri, Lydia Hering, Dominik N Muller, Friedrich C Luft, Anne C Staff Hypertension 2007, 49 (3): 604-11 Preeclampsia: the role of angiogenic factors in its pathogenesis. Alice Wang, Sarosh Rana, S Ananth Karumanchi Physiology 2009, 24: 147-58 Aetiology and physiopathology of preeclampsia and related forms. S Lorquet, C Pequeux, C Munaut, J M Foidart Acta Clinica Belgica 2010, 65 (4): 237-41 The role of immune activation in contributing to vascular dysfunction and the pathophysiology of hypertension during preeclampsia. B Lamarca Minerva Ginecologica 2010, 62 (2): 105-20 Pathophysiology of placentation abnormalities in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Mitsuko Furuya, Junji Ishida, Ichiro Aoki, Akiyoshi Fukamizu Vascular Health and Risk Management 2008, 4 (6): 1301-13 AT1-receptor autoantibodies and uteroplacental RAS in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia. Florian Herse, Anne Cathrine Staff, Lydia Hering, Dominik N Müller, Friedrich C Luft, Ralf Dechend Journal of Molecular Medicine: Official Organ of the "Gesellschaft Deutscher Naturforscher und Ärzte" 2008, 86 (6): 697-703 Novel role of the renin-angiotensin system in preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension and the effects of exercise in a mouse model. Dominique S Genest, Stéphanie Falcao, Catherine Michel, Sonia Kajla, Mark F Germano, Andrée-Anne Lacasse, Cathy Vaillancourt, Jolanta Gutkowska, Julie L Lavoie Hypertension 2013, 62 (6): 1055-61	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1216
__label__cc	0.618374	0.381626	Size Doesn’t Matter (190): Nyxia; The Shattered Warrior posted at Wednesday, September 27th, 2017 at 8:00 AM \| Audiobook Reviews, Graphic Novel Reviews, Mini Reviews, Reviews, Young Adult I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Nyxia by Scott Reintgen Narrator: Sullivan Jones, Dominic Hoffman Length: 10 hrs, 7 mins Series: The Nyxia Triad #1 Published by Listening Library on September 12, 2017 Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure Amazon • The Book Depository • Audible Emmett Atwater isn’t just leaving Detroit; he’s leaving Earth. Why the Babel Corporation recruited him is a mystery, but the number of zeroes on their contract has him boarding their lightship and hoping to return to Earth with enough money to take care of his family. Before long, Emmett discovers that he is one of ten recruits, all of whom have troubled pasts and are a long way from home. Now each recruit must earn the right to travel down to the planet of Eden—a planet that Babel has kept hidden—where they will mine a substance called Nyxia that has quietly become the most valuable material in the universe. But Babel’s ship is full of secrets. And Emmett will face the ultimate choice: win the fortune at any cost, or find a way to fight that won’t forever compromise what it means to be human. Somehow Nyxia managed to fly almost entirely under my radar. I saw the cover because Cover Snark, but I’m really hesitant to pick up book authored by men, so I really hadn’t looked at it too closely. When the audiobook showed up in the PRH email, though, I realized the MC was a POC so I decided to give it a shot. Nyxia‘s mega diverse (something sci fi isn’t always great about—or any genre really) with badass female characters and an exciting plot. Sullivan Jones does a fabulous job narrating as Emmett Atwater, one of ten teens selected to battle it out for eight jobs for Babel Communications. The winners will be mining the mysterious substance Nyxia on an alien planet, because the aliens will only suffer children to live. As a basic premise, it’s not something completely new. Even from what I’ve read lately, it’s like a mix of What Goes Up (read this!) and Armada (do not read this!), and Ender’s Game is an easy comp too. However, Reintgen manages to take familiar sci fi tropes and make them feel fresh. Basically the whole of Nyxia consists of the competition to be one of the ones going down to the planet. The first and most obvious way this book differs from similar titles is the sheer amount of diversity. Only one of the ten teens is white. The MC, Emmett, is black. He suspects that Babel chose these specific people from all over the world because, on top of being brilliant, they’re all hungry for this opportunity; they NEED it, because they’re all poor and struggling. Emmett’s mother has high medical bills they can’t afford to pay, and he has to win for her. The competition itself puts forth unique challenges which are a preview of what will happen on the planet. So, though it’s not the only space competition book out there, the actual way they battle for slots differs from anything I’ve seen before. There’s a nice variety of challenges, so you don’t feel like you’re reading the same thing over and over, and they all seem to relate directly to the job the teens would need to perform. Obviously, I also love that several of the best competitors and strategists are POC girls. I was a huge fan of this book, and I’m really looking forward to the next one. I will absolutely stick with the audiobook, and I really hope Sullivan Jones sticks around. Tl;dr – Review in a GIFfy: Shattered Warrior by Sharon Shinn Published by First Second on May 16, 2017 Genres: Science Fiction, Romance Amazon • The Book Depository It's been eight years since Colleen Cavenaugh's home world was conquered by the Derichets. These aliens are bent on harvesting the planet's resources to fuel their warships, no matter the cost to its human natives. Any defiance of the Derichets' rule--the smallest step out of line--can get you beaten, sent to a work camp, or even executed. Colleen's family is gone, killed in the war. She lives alone, far from the chaos of the city, far from the alien overseers and the dangerous gangs. Her only friends are the other humans who toil in the Derichet factory and, against all likelihood, a Derichet overseer. Colleen knows the safest thing to do is comply with the Derichet regime...until the day when the recklessly brave Jann and a violent gang of rebels called the Chromatti invade her quiet rural home. Now Colleen must decide if it's worth risking the survival of her newfound family to join the growing underground revolution against the Derichets and help free her world. It shouldn’t be a surprise that I’ve developed a Sharon Shinn obsession this year. Summers at Castle Auburn was the cutest thing ever, and all of the Elemental Blessings books were thoroughly delightful. Shinn’s well on her way to taking over a full shelf in my library. Shattered Warrior isn’t as good as her novels, but I very much enjoyed it. While I love graphic novels, a single standalone graphic novel of 246 pages isn’t enough space for a particularly elaborate story. As it is, I liked it quite a bit, but, with double or triple the length, Shattered Warrior could have been truly outstanding. This graphic novel feels like a beginning more than it feels like a complete tale, especially given the open ending. Shattered Warrior is a sci fi story, where humans have been taken over by vaguely humanoid aliens called the Derichets. The Derichets force the humans to work for them in mines and factories, producing what the Derichets need to further expand into the solar system. The heroine, Colleen, joins the resistance. She also meets a cute boy named Jann, who I’m pretty sure is bisexual, though it’s not explicitly stated. The romance is cute, but it’s not life-destroying in the best way like most of Shinn’s ships, because, again, the brevity means that nothing gets as well developed as it could have been. Given that Shinn excels at slow burn romances, this isn’t the ideal format for her work, sadly. If you’re a fan of Shinn, it’s worth reading, but it probably won’t end up on your favorites list. If you’re more generally looking for more graphic novels, this is one of the best I’ve read from First Second, and it would make a nice follow up to Marissa Meyer’s Iko books if that whet your whistle for a new format. By Scott Reintgen Review: Erebos Review: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown Audiobook Review: Dairy Queen Size Doesn’t Matter (8): Mini Reviews from a Lazy Blogger Review: The Imaginary by A.F. Harrold Size Doesn’t Matter (142): Troubled Waters; Royal Airs Size Doesn’t Matter (147): Unquiet Land; Romeo & What’s Her Name Review: Summers at Castle Auburn by Sharon Shinn Size Doesn’t Matter (144): Prisoner of Ice and Snow; And Then You’re Dead; Jeweled Fire Review: Divergent Review: Ashes Review: The Wicked We Have Done Blog Tour Review: Endsinger by Jay Kristoff TAGGED: 3 stars, 4 stars 2 responses to “Size Doesn’t Matter (190): Nyxia; The Shattered Warrior” Andrew Clendening says: Befrore even reaqdin either of them, I put Nyxia and Dare Mighty Things (an upcoming book that also follows young people competing for a place on a space mission) on my blog list of books that could become TV shows. SJ Kincaid’s Insignia was the other SF option on the list. Anyway, after finally reading it, I mostly enjoyed the story and am definitely looking forward to the rest of the series, though I had mixed feelings about how one character conveniently stepped up to replace another towards the end of the book. Christina Franke says: I agree about that. If it weren’t for that, I’d have given the book a higher rating, because I was really into it, but that left a bad taste in my mouth.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1217
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Every Service PlutoTV TVision Crunchyroll Premium AMC Premiere AcornTV BET+ TVLand DisneyNOW Add Multiple Services Want to Select more than one service? Add your services to your free Reelgood account to see everything you can watch! The Best Car TV Shows on Free Services Finding a good Car TV show to watch can be hard, so we've ranked the best ones and included where to watch them. Check out our list of the best Car TV shows of all time streaming on Free Services. VIEW: best 1. Wayne Year: 2019-2021Rated: TV-MASeasons: 1 Action & Adventure, Comedy What it's about: In this gritty and sometimes bloody tale, sixteen year-old Wayne sets out on a dirt bike with his new crush Del to take back the 1978 Pontiac Trans Am that was stolen from his father before he died. It is Wayne and Del against the world. 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__label__cc	0.70507	0.29493	Desperately close to a coffin of hope, I'd cheat destiny just to be near you -"Wreck of the Day," Anna Nalick Lost, 5x15, "Follow the Leader" This episode involves a lot of handcuffs and hot men getting punched. I approve this message. And yet I still don't want to see "Fighting." I also choose to save those things for last. The Others -- 2007 I really wanted to open with the Tori Amos lyric "The gospel changes meaning if you follow John or Mark," but alas, there are no prominent characters with the latter name. Still, that's the dynamic I'm driving at: loving this battle for dominance over The Others. I also really love the fact that Locke is quasi-subscribing to my longtime "The Others Are A Cult" theory when he brings up the fair point that, if this man is so great and wonderful, isn't it odd how no one's ever seen him? (Except for the part where he apparently believes in him enough to want to kill him. Which...I feel might be a tad unwise to allow.) Plus, dead-boar-for-dinner made a comeback. thumbs up One thing we definitely did not need, though, was the EXACT SAME scene with Locke play out over again. It wasn't even interesting in the first place! I got the idea as soon as he stumbled out of the forest - you should have scrapped that and left in more interesting footage. Show is worse than Survivor sometimes with all the rehashing, I swear. And I may have, um, laughed wildly at the following exchange: Sun: This man...'Jacob'...can he tell us how to get Jin and the rest of our people back? Locke: Absolutely! They could not have made her sound more like a planted question-asker if they'd TRIED. That bit of dialogue was almost as bad as a late-night infomercial, or maybe a prescription drug advertisement. Richard: I'm starting to think John Locke is gonna be trouble. Ben: Why do you think I tried to kill him? OK, Richard/Benry is my new favorite non-romantically-involved couple on the island. snert I could definitely put up with Locke and Camp Otherton for the entire finale if I could just watch the two of them stand off in the shadows and mutter darkly amongst themselves. Preferably right before striking a coup. Because I love how Locke is like an evil overlord, and Richard is the henchman who will QUIETLY OVERTHROW HIM. The Others - 1977 Oh good, Daniel's really dead (he had a fauxbituary in Entertainment Weekly and everything). And I still love that they ride around on horseback, giving me my weekly shot of equine joy. (Still needs more horsey content, though) And I find Widmore sort of hot right now, which disturbs me. And hey, Sayid, nice to see you again! It's so cute how you thought you could actually change things by killing Little Ben. Even cuter than Kate getting her Bitchface of Moral Outrage on when questioned as to why she would save the boy's life. I'm glad Sayid is on Team Jack again, ready to help because he'll either put things right or at least put them out of their misery (that's the spirit!). I might even believe in Jack's ability to set this thing off, if they didn't have a whole season to go. (unrelatedly: There is no way I would swim through a long tunnel underwater to do anything. That is like the most terrifying thing ever. WHAT IF YOU GOT TRAPPED. Also I would automatically panic after about 20 seconds and open my motuh and breathe, or at least start thrashing about, wasting time until I really did run out of air and drowned. shudders) Jack/Kate: You know what doesn't help me stop shipping them? Having him be all hotly protective and growling "Take it easy on her!" even though all he gets for his efforts is a kick in the face, when Kate wasn't even being handled all that roughly anyway. They have far fewer qualms about making you bleed than her, Doc; please take note. ...I think that's about all the Jack/Kate I can take for one week. I'm not comfortable going back into those waters. Just...know that lately I have been discovering huge wells of legitimate love for Jack. I'm pretty sure he's in the #5 or 6 position on my totem pole o' living characters right now, to be honest. It's the hair. Sawyer/Juliet, Level 1: GET HERE, NEXT EPISODE. Because your promo seems to involve Sawyer getting roughed up in the presence of a woman he loves again, and I had a pretty good time with it the last time that happened. Um, yeah, it was exactly like last time. Only it was somehow even better than I imagined, because I'd figured Juliet would have that old mask-of-stone settled over her features as she watched but refused to react. Hah! Not so much! The very picture of silent pain and misery at every blow until she finally couldn't take it anymore and cried out, begging them to stop. (Hi, Directory of the Brain, could you please confirm that my Tragedy file was recently accessed & downloaded by the powers that be from Lost? It was? Excellent). "You want me to stop? Then tell me what I want to know!" "Stuart, please! We have known each other for three years. We are not bad people, we are not here to hurt you!" "Juliet - don't. Whatever you tell them...they ain't gonna believe you. It's only gonna get more people hurt." I remain impressed by Sawyer's capacity to withstand abuse and simultaneously retain a smart mouth; it's kind of remarkable. Of course, another thing you can count on is that the minute you turn your attentions to a nearby woman, namely one he's in love with, he will explode in blind fury. I'm frankly kind of surprised it took them as long as it did to crack Juliet in the mouth. (Sidebar: OW OW OW. Even ole Stuart looks appalled at this line-crossing tactic of hitting women.). Only documented coherent response - "SWEETHEART. HOLY SHIT SWEETHEART." Apparently the Directory of My Brain granted TPTB an all-access pass while they were at it. "Get the women and children on the sub and get them the hell out of here. And if you put me and Juliet on the sub with them...we'll tell you anything you want to know." He looks at her. "You okay with that, sweetheart?" "Absolutely." Aaaaand, I'm dead of squee. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE. I'm not gonna lie; when Sawyer paused before getting on the sub, I had a legitimate moment of sheer TERROR that he was going to see her off and then ditch her so she'd have a better chance of staying safe/getting free. IT WOULD NOT BE THE FIRST TIME. Thank God for the "good riddance" instead. Because, um, as nice as it's been to watch redeemed!Sawyer take charge and be the one who makes plans and sees to it that he saves everyone, it's even nicer to watch him take the first escape route out with Juliet, screw anybody else left behind. (I love how all of my pictures are RANDOMLY DIFFERENT SIZES today) And don't even pretend your shippy little hearts weren't thrilled by the fact that Sawyer didn't for one second hesitate over what escaping the vortex of Craphole Island and getting back to the real world might mean for their relationship. It just means they're free. They. AL;SDJFASLKDJF! I will probably never be precisely coherent about "I love you" / "I love you back," or the handhold. So I'm just going to stay there, watching it over and over, and deny the part where Kate turns up, again, some more, like a bad penny, to trample all over the sweetness & smiling. Next week Tomorrow: THERE ARE NO PREVIEWS. WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? SAWYER AND JULIET ARE BACK IN THE REAL WORLD. AND FREE. AND NOT THREATENED BY KATE AT ALL. (Damn it, Freckles! Why does everything you touch turn to CRAP?) = and by tomorrow, I mean "the Lost finale is way too big & important to wrap my head around while I'm distracted, so I'm kicking it to the back of the queue and will watch it when I'm good and ready, possibly next week" And now for a time skip into this week's offerings -- Medium: "How to Make A Killing in Big Business" Seeing as I love this show, it's all right for me to say that sometimes, even when you pump up a single story into 3 installments...it's not that good, right? Because that's what I'm going to say. I had fun watching it, for the most part, and was entertained by the twists, but I got really tired of looking at Mrs. Michael J. Fox's giant eyes and pinched cheeks, stalking Allison everywhere like a specialized kind of velociraptor, waiting to pounce at the slightest provocation. And David Morse's characters always have the kind of demeanor that grates on your nerves after a while, with that slooooow, deliiiiiiiberate delivery of EVERYTHING. (except when he's being TERRIFYLING STRANGLY in, say, one of Allison's dreams) I expressly preferred the Neve Campbell and Kelly Preston spring arcs, is what I'm saying. Besides, it was really uncomfortable to watch them keep threatening her with being suied out of house and home should she so much as breathe a suggestive word in the District Attorney's direction. Even more uncomfortable than it was to watch Joe cheerleading her into taking the fancy new job in the first place, all enticed by the shiny money and neither of them AT ALL questioning the motivation behind such an amazing offer. You'd think one of them - namely Joe - would have had the sense to see that she read the contract over carefully before she signed it. The thing might as well have been offered by Satan himself. What made it worthwhile? Ariel's storyline. That was AMAZING, between the creepy dead girl and the various effects of rising water/"No more pills, don't shut me out" written all over the blackboard, and the flashes of Miss Snowden standing there all bloodied up. I guess the Universe decided to give Ariel the Special Deluxe package of every possible way the dead use to communicate with mediums for the purposes of murder prevention. "Here, sample everything, see if you like it!" Very effective, too, having her take her friend's prescription pills to block all that out, initially refusing and then gradually asking for more and more. The confrontation with her parents was handled beautifully - you can't help but feel sorry for her when she sobs that it wasn't for fun or anything, she was just desperate to concentrate. And not in the manner of desperate students who think they need to stay up all night to be the best - she had legitimate, intangible distractions she couldn't escape any other way. Led to some really incredible mother/daughter discussions, too. I always love when they connect over their gift. Nice little reveal about Allison turning to alcohol at age 14 to cope with the same problem. And although I could take issue with Ariel practicing analogies for the PSAT - I guess someone forgot to tell Joe they don't have that anymore - I choose to believe that the writers wrote that on purpose to make a statement, since Ariel delivered such a smooth rationale about how it's not supposed to be a useful skill, it's supposed to measure your understanding of language. I don't like how they rushed the ending, though. It was like all of a sudden, they ran out of time and had to cram resolution into five minutes, so WHOOSHBLAMSMACK: Ariel's final dream saves Miss Snowden, Lydecker Jr. gets caught and arrested/will be standing trial, he cut a deal, the Lydecker Psychic is being taken into custody, the company's over, Allison's going back to her old job, with no mention of her supposedly ironclad Satan contract; have a nice day! Bzuh? Call me crazy, but I would have liked a little more payoff as to how Ariel's dreams nicely intersected with her mother's so that even while the latter was muted under contract, information about Lil' Lydecker could still come out. I would have loved to see Ariel credited for saving the day, whether she explained it to Lee herself or if Allison simply relayed the information. Or just some of the Devalos/Scanlon legwork. It's also disappointing that Caitlyn, who'd been so good at her job and able to thwart Allison every other step of the way, suddenly not only didn't see any of this coming, but was stupid enough to leave evidence all over the damn place about her shady deals and encouragement of Lydecker Sr's murder. She'd been a pretty terrifying villain up to that point, but when they suddenly remembered that they had to take her down in the end, they randomly punched holes in her previously impervious armor to have an excuse to put the show back on its usual path. Clumsy resolution to what was an otherwise well-paced, if not especially scintillating, plot. ...I love how I hardly managed to mention anything at all from last week. Um, it was nice to see Lynn again? The whole thing with Lee taking down Dt. Arbok was good. And there was a fair amount of Joe/Allison, I just can't remember it. The end. [edit: OH SELF. Way to forget the first time in ages that they've had a little action between the sheets!] And even though this was another double-episode week (annoyingly designed to have another cliffhanger), at 9:00, the previews came on talking about how Allison's spirit had temporarily transferred over to Jeffrey Tambor's body. Oh boy, a whole hour of Jeffrey Tambor? My parents and I simultaneously looked at each other and just went, "...no," and proceeded to change the channel. I'll probably just hold off on that until I get the conclusion next week and can fast-forward at will. Cold Case, 6.23, "The Long Blue Line" (season finale) is not thinking about the fact that this could be the last episode ever Whoa. Trippy. You'd think I could have gleaned this from the preview shot of water pouring in through a cracking interrogation room wall, but I just assumed she was having a mental breakdown of sorts. Definitely WAS NOT expecting the entire episode to be a scenario cooked up in her head while she was still trapped underwater in her car and drowning. Especially considering that she was having flashbacky hallucinations all over the place within that scenario, which you'd think would be enough fallout from the accident. And the fact that apparently, the investigation fell exactly as she'd imagined it, so maybe she should consider a career with the district attorney's office as a psychic consultant - I'm sure Allison DuBois would be happy to give her advice. ...seriously, WTF? I mean, I liked it, I think, but it's going to take me a while to wrap my head around how much was real and how much was simply her imagination. (too bad the LaPaglia Lawyer didn't happen this week; I would have liked to write that off as a fantasy) For now I'll just be impressed with the resolution to Cadet Butler's case - where I will in no way admit that I got all ~swoony~ over the repressed romance between her and what's-his-name, nope - and how cute Lil' Lily looked in a blue cop uniform with a long ponytail. (That's the first time in 6 years I've approved of her hair! Score). I don't know what to make of Stillman first meeting her when she was a little girl, identifying her attacker out of a lineup. Part of me wants to be a tad snarky about how he's like the Richard Alpert of Cold Case - whatever event you need him to be at in the past, he's there! He's lived through it! It's almost spooky! But if pretend each episode is a closed circuit, then yes, there's a nice relationship there. Last thing on Kate's case - hah, it took me until halfway through part 2 to figure out which person was the one being billed as the "Friday Night Lights star." Had I known that, I might have pegged the redhaired boy killer a little earlier. As it was, I had no idea at all. It was almost disappointed in the anti-climatic addition of the guy in charge cleaning up the original murder and trying to pin it on another cadet whom he himself murdered. Although, in all fairness, he made a good point about how many women's colleges there are, and how men aren't breaking down the doors to get in them. Sometimes, a separate-but-equal principle can be applied in ways that work and are nice, and don't need tampering with. Overall...good closure if it is in fact the end, but still with room left to grow if it isn't. Expertly crafted, writers! (hah, look at the votes on Look Again...25 "one of the season's best!", 3 "hated it!", and not one splash in between.) HIMYM - 4x23, "As Fast As She Can" Nice reaction: So...that was kind of dull, wasn't it? Not as nice reaction: What the hell was that? I mean, it looked pretty lame when I popped in a couple of times during commercials for House, but I thought, "Oh, it's HIMYM; of course it's going to turn out to be awesome when I watch it the whole way through!" ...no, it's not. It's just going to be this long, disjointed, wandering mess of random un-funny jokes and storylines thrown together for no apparent reason (speeding tickets! Murder houses! Teasers for things that may or may not happen one year in the future!). Oh, and lots of Stella. For no discernible point or purpose, except to have an annoying storyline about how Tony loved her, but then he dumped her, except not really, and now they're right back where they started in offscreen Lala-Land. Surely you could have found a more expedited and/or relevant way to make me feel a brief moment of sympathy for Ted "I want to find true love" Mosby. Worst. Episode. Ever. I did love that he has a "Let's Go to the Mall" ringtone, though. That's freaking awesome. Possibly the one salvageable thing from the finale (and, well, the description of the murder room probably would have been good in an average episode. "That is where my...laundry bags...will hang, for 3 days and 3 nights, before I...clean them."). I am a) weirdly fond of the way Marshall goes "Oh Ted" (I find myself repeating that tone a lot), and b) um, Lily's been absent for a long time. Little parts of me want to pretend she's died and then wrongly ship Marshall with Robin. I don't know. He objectively described her as a pretty girl and something happened deep in the dark recesses of my brain. ...also, until five seconds ago I was under the impression that this was the season finale, and was highly perplexed by the absence of delivery on a number of spoilers, until I got smart, looked it up, and realized my mistake. headdesk P.S. Go vote in my poll. Even though the results are really depressing so far, and you probably won't have anything different, I desperately want to know if there is even one other person in the world who has watched these movies. They were my reason to live in 5th-7th grade, and I listed them as my all-time favorite movies for years afterward until I realized nobody knew what I was talking about. Tags: cold case, how i met your mother, lost, lyrical post titles, medium, screencap happy, tv commentary	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line1221

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