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__label__cc	0.63225	0.36775	Can love be truly ' unconditional'? Jump to Last Post 1-39 of 39 discussions (39 posts) Docmoposted 8 years ago Literature is strewn with 'unconditional' love- can this really be, can we just love without reciprocity and understanding, without a return for our passion and persistence? nightwork4posted 8 years ago i don't think so. love requires commitment, honesty and trust which are conditions. tbartleposted 8 years ago I think the only truly unconditional love is between parent and child. And then, only some parent-child relationships achieve this. But romantic love? Definitely conditional. dianne143posted 8 years ago Unconditional would be the best love you can ever give and let your love ones feel reeltaulkposted 8 years ago Yes even though The Adjustment Bureau was a movie it says so much. We do alot of things unconditionally so why can't we love unconditionally. You have to know what it is to be sincere as well as honest before you can love much less love unconditionally btw I so disagree with tbartle how can you love your child unconditionally but not love another the same way. Especially if the other person is also the parent of that child. Not all parents, couples or people that have a baby love each other but I can't see how you can step over loving that person and claim to love a child fucsiaposted 8 years ago Good question. I think that love is unconditional in the sense that it not pretend something in return. But I think however that something must be receiving to keep it alive and to permit it to evolve. This "something" is not necessarily the same kind of love that is given. DIYweddingplannerposted 8 years ago Ask my dog who still loves me without make-up, if I've gained five pounds, even if I haven't brushed my teeth! maria.roseposted 8 years ago love is not unconditional there is lot of condition in love ,only child parents love is unconditional........ Menfisposted 8 years ago I think the most big love also needs one feed back, sometime we wait this pay be from the loved person, some time from the life; indeed just the feeling of love produces a feeling of pleasure in the person who experiences this feeling. Also sometimes we receive the pay from the hope that God will pay some day. writeronlineposted 8 years ago What a cynical lot you are....(smile) Seriously tho' I think love that is NOT unconditional is NOT love at all. The problem is that we debase the word love, by using it to describe all kinds of relationships that are in fact, conditional. Actually, I think 'transactional' would be the better description, because it conveys the element of 'give and get', without which many relationships would crumble and fail. ie: "You fulfil my needs, and I'll fulfil yours." Unfortunately, the cold-hearted, the cynics, the rationalists and the envious among us have allowed the open expression of truly unconditional love - that which is given and received irrespective of the ever-changing circumstances and balance of a relationship, as in for example, a long-term marriage - to be dismissed and denigrated as 'co-dependence'. Fortunately, there's an equally dismissive catch-all term for those who hide behind that term, when in reality they lack the courage to find out whether they could themselves sustain a relationship based on unconditional love - the 'commitment-phobe.' But it's all been said before anyway... "It is better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved" mcdimarposted 8 years ago Love can be 'unconditional' only when the condition of love is achieved. Even God said "if you love me, keep my commandments". Truly God is love and He love us (unconditional love) depise our weaknesses. But if we refuse to keep His commandment, He will reject us on the last day (conditional love). There is the condition (covenant) of love that must be obeyed to make it "unconditional". leann2800posted 8 years ago Love is unconditional. It is always that way. You cannot choose who you love. You cannot stop loving them just because you want to. It is what you choose to do and for those you love that is conditional. Loving someone no matter what is not the same as doing anything for someone even to the point that it is dysfunctional. Monisajdaposted 8 years ago Love for your child is unconditional, I love my kids regardless of anything. EnjoyYourLifeposted 8 years ago Love could be unconditional, but that doesn't mean you are going to like what happens in a relationship all the time. Drawing boundaries in relationships shouldn't be confused with unconditional love. Example, love the "sinner", but not the "sin", if you will. Pink Drummerposted 8 years ago Nobody knows the answer to that question ... except "the one" lorijoyposted 8 years ago Ya know, I thought so, but I am not so sure anymore. I think that if you love somebody unconditionaly you lose something within yourself. Sometimes you might not like how the other person handles a situation or behaves. If you love this person unconditionaly you accept everything that they do. That would be great if the people are young and have never been in love or have been married. Loving uncondionaly you lose that part of yourself that makes you "you" the deep down morals that you live by. It becomes a question of co-dependancy and that is not a good way to live. You can love somebody with all your heart, but if there is something that you don't like about the other person it will not work. I agree with DIYweddingplanner.. my dogs love me.. unconditionaly ... no matter what I say or do... scoobydebposted 8 years ago I can only speak for myself, but the only unconditional love I have is the love for my children. Everyone else in my life has conditional love. I certainly do not agree with writeronline that the love I feel for my husband (very deeply, I might add) is not real love because it's conditioned on things like he not abuse me or cheat on me or anything else that would be detrimental to myself and/or our marriage. My children, otoh, I will love them until the day that I die no matter what they might do. They are part of me. I might choose to not have a relationship with them if that relationship was toxic, but I would always love them and hope that one day, the relationship could be repaired. jasper420posted 8 years ago i do not beleave humans are capable of unconditional love however animails and god are yes Gyldenboyposted 8 years ago I'm a realist. I believe, it's solely platonic. That it likely exists only with a parent and child. But, could exist for pet owners. Or, religion for some in regards to a higher power. Romantic love, definitely conditional. And there's nothing wrong with that. It's not cynicism to believe that either. It's fact. I believe some relationships can endure a lifetime and beyond. But, that's still not unconditional love. The two people in such a relationship can do that, because they maintain it and feel true love. Regardless, if you love someone or something - it shouldn't matter whether it's conditional or not. Digsposted 8 years ago Yes, in Christ. That is allowing Christ to accomplish through us and in us, what we can never accomplish on our own. This kind of love is unconditional. Human love can be sacrificial even to the point of giving ones life for another. Biblically, a husband should be willing to sacrifice his life for his wife. I think literature speaks much of sacrificial love, sometimes confused with unconditional love. Christ's love (Agape') demands nothing in return. Read I Corinthians 13: 4-7. Amy Bechererposted 8 years ago Other than love for one's child or pet, I believe, idealistically, each of us wants to believe their love for another is unconditional, rendering them unselfish, undemanding and thereby, deserving of the love they desire. But, the nature of love is unpredictable and can defy logic. Until only recently, as a disillusioned adult, I believed love was fully within my control. If I was disappointed by the way I was treated or spoken to by someone who professed to love me, it was not unfathomable for me to walk away. I have. I wasn't truly vested in that relationship. I was present, but not in love so I was cavalier regarding reciprocity and passion. I didn't care. I wasn't sure love was real at all much less unconditional. But, things have changed now. I truly love another. And, although, it is long distance, I feel a deep connection through conversations that share at a depth I would have denied could exist. So, I love this man and I will always love this man. One of his attributes , is his ability to love at a deep, lasting level. This quality in him makes me able to give him my heart in entirety, because fear is gone and I feel free to be who I am without the threat of abandonment impinging on the "lungs" of love...free to expand, grow, take in and breathe out until I can communicate with him again. Maybe for each of us, the conditions are different. Trust, no matter what the personal needs of each individual, would seem imperative. I do not believe life happens randomly. I feel incredibly fortunate to have met the man I love. If I never spoke to him again, I would miss him until the day I die. I have no promise of tomorrow, nor do any of us. This I can say with certainty, "I will always love him." shubhansh jainposted 8 years ago Yes indeed....love can be unconditional. When you love and care for someone thinking you will get the same in return its not love but a mere trade but when it is from your side without hoping for anything from the other side its the true love for someone............. OrphanWorldGuyposted 8 years ago While an unpopular concept to some, the Bible speaks of love that is unconditional using a term in Greek, "agape". It is unconditional and sacrificial. Have you ever heard of anyone giving his or her life for another? No greater expression of unconditional love can be found than one person laying down his life for another. Soldadodediosposted 8 years ago the ability of love to be truly unconditional is based upon one's willingness to become vulnerable. As human beings we all like to feel appreciated, doted upon, complimented etcetera. Additionally we believe that if good is given then we have the right to receive good. However, not everyone would reply if we say "good morning" or "Hi". Additionally not everyone would treat us with kindness even though we may decide to do so. Given that is the case, does it mean that if you are a loving person that you must change to accomodate the lack of love returned NO! One must be living to love inspite of, and that requires one to accept the fact that one is willing to be vulnerable. To not be afraid of not being told "thank you" or complimented or appreciated. Love is about the sacrifice and to truly love what one must ultimately sacrifice is one's desire to protect one's feeling and become vulnerable. When we release the urge to love only when it shall be returned, when accept vulnerability then we are embarking on a journey of unconditional love. ShoppingWithSusanposted 8 years ago The only love that's unconditional comes from above. kevindonaldsonposted 8 years ago Absolutely Yes, unconditional love is a choice and in the eye of the beholder! I think we can selectively choose who to love unconditionally. anilduttposted 8 years ago Many people believe and expect to give and receive unconditional love from their dating or relationship partner. They think that “real” love is without buts and ifs. However, this is hardly ever true. There is a reason why we fall in love and we continue to love someone. We don’t always know or can explain why we find someone attractive or desirable, but this doesn’t mean that there isn’t a specific factor or several factors that draw us to that other person http://hubpages.com/hub/ultimateantiaging-spa Dharmathejaposted 8 years ago Love is unconditional.if conditions do exist we can call it a contract just like a marriage Wayne Brownposted 8 years ago That is really a function of how you pose it. If I say that my love for someone is "unconditional", that means that I am not putting any stipulations or requirements on me extending my love. On the other hand, it does not mean that the person that I "love" can do whatever the hell they please and expect me to continue to care for them...that is not the perspective from which "unconditional" is offered although it seems to be the interpretation of many who seek to be in love. Let's get it right. WB MobiSLposted 8 years ago it depends on what kind of love you talking about. in romantic love, people expect to be loved. but it doesn't mean they are no such thing called unconditional love. parents love us, even if we don't care about them. you can train your mind to unconditionally love every live beings, even the ones who hate you. it's hard yet possible. but that wouldn't be romantic love which is conditional. on the other hand, if two people romantically love each other, those conditions naturally meets. biman_rposted 8 years ago Some might say yes and some might say no. Actually it all depends on the person who is in love. We start loving someone for a reason but soon if that love is real than even when that condition disappears the love remains. byronleeposted 8 years ago There is not such thing. Only death is unconditional! Hyphenbirdposted 8 years ago Yes, it can. God's Word teaches us how to do this in His agape love. Our earthly examples are young children and animals. They just love because they can, without wanting a return. Fay Paxtonposted 8 years ago This one is easy, Docmo. If it isn't unconditional...it isn't love. I think we have placed all kinds of conditions and requirements on the one emotion that needs none. People have redefined love to fit into some kind of social construct. It simply is. ChristineVianelloposted 8 years ago I read DIYweddingplanners response which made me think that animals, I believe really do have this unconditional love for us. As a side job, I am a pet sitter and have sitted dogs that have been abused as puppies and they are the most loving dogs in the world. With all the hurt that they have been through in their lives, they still love us. ganyobiiposted 8 years ago yes of course God have always shown this kind of love towards us though we were sinners Christ died for our sins. For God so love the world that He gave his only Son to die for us. only few men have been able to show unconditional love to others and loved ones. Mian Bilalposted 8 years ago There is nothing unconditional in this world.If we think why we are here,We get the answer for something or to be given a reward for our doings. That matters wether we will be rewarded for good or bad. yesmaam1508posted 8 years ago The sentimental fool in me says yes. I have loved others without expectation of their love, friendship, or anything else. gmmurgirlposted 7 years ago I do! Definitely, human beings are really capable of unconditional love. If you meet that one person worthy of it, then you will know. Happy Marriages Is there really unconditional love in marriage? by Dawn Michael 7 years ago Do people really love their spouse unconditionaly or do they place conditions on their love? Unconditional love. by FOOFOO GUY 8 years ago Unconditional love is impractical; the very theory of it is a trap designed to snare newly weds in the abyss that is marriage and inevitable divorce? We create sociologigal expectations of each other that are both extremely demanding and impractical. The expectations do not reflect our knowledge of... What is the difference between "unconditional love" and "true love"? by Jenny Pugh 2 years ago What is the difference between "unconditional love" and "true love"?These phrases are becoming common, do we really understand them? Real Love Requires no Reciprocation by annmarie_west 9 years ago Love feeds on the joy that comes from within. Feelings strengthened by thinking thoughts of kindness, peace, hope and success toward the one that is loved. It needs no invitation, no encouragement, no telling, no touching, no appreciation, no gifts, no looks, no words - written or spoken.It is not... Do you believe that children love their parents unconditionally? by chiefmomofficer 2 years ago Do you believe that children love their parents unconditionally?Some believe that parents have unconditional love for their children, but do children love their parents unconditionally too? Parenting Skills, Styles & Advice Dads - Trying to develop a relationship with a older estranged child. by dje71 22 months ago There are a lot of discussions in forums by dads desperately wanting to be "dad" to their estranged children. My take on it is different; I used to be one of those dads.The mother of my daughter and I separated a year after my daughter was born. The mother did everything she could to...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1281
__label__wiki	0.676057	0.676057	Causes & Consequences Responsibility & Reform WHO PAYS FOR MEDICAL ERRORS? AN ANALYSIS OF ADVERSE EVENT COSTS, THE MEDICAL LIABILITY SYSTEM, AND INCENTIVES FOR PATIENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT In addition to the harm they cause to patients, medical errors are expensive: the Institute of Medicine has estimated that medical errors cost $17 billion to $29 billion per year. But since most of these costs are shifted to outside parties—often to payers, like Medicare—hospital leaders do not have strong economic incentives to improve patient safety, according to a new Commonwealth Fund–supported study. Patient safety advocates have long sought to make a “business case” to demonstrate that if health care organizations invest in safer practices and systems, they will reap financial returns in the form of reduced malpractice costs and other expenses. In “Who Pays for Medical Errors? An Analysis of Adverse Event Costs, the Medical Liability System, and Incentives for Patient Safety Improvement” (Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, Dec. 2007), Michelle M. Mello, Ph.D., J.D., of the Harvard School of Public Health and colleagues tested this case by gauging the extent to which hospitals actually absorb the costs of medical errors. Estimating Total Costs of Errors The researchers started by looking at a previous analysis of Medicare claims data, conducted by Chunliu Zhan of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and colleagues, and published in a 2006 Health Affairs article. It found that hospitals absorbed about two-thirds of the extra costs associated with adverse events and billed Medicare for one-third. However, the analysis only considered the costs associated with initial hospitalizations. Mello and colleagues, when designing their study, took into account all the costs that hospitals might be forced to bear through the tort liability system—inpatient and outpatient care expenses, lost income and household production, future medical expenses, burial costs for fatal injuries, and noneconomic losses (e.g., pain and suffering). The researchers drew on data from 14,732 discharge records from 24 hospitals in Utah and Colorado in 1992. The records showed 465 adverse events due to medical management, including 127 events attributable to negligence, with an estimated total cost of about $439 million. The average cost per injury was $58,766 for all adverse events and $113,280 for the negligent injuries. Who Pays? Mello and colleagues compared the costs associated with adverse events that were absorbed by hospitals, including malpractice insurance premiums and the costs of extra inpatient care they were unable to recoup, against costs that were “passed through” by hospitals to other payers. On average, hospitals externalized 78 percent of the costs of all injuries and 70 percent of the costs of negligent injuries. There was variation among the hospitals, with the proportion of passed-on costs varying from zero—for one hospital that paid more in malpractice claims than it created in injury costs—to 97 percent. Of the 24 hospitals, 17 externalized 80 percent or more of the costs associated with adverse events. There were no significant differences between teaching and nonteaching hospitals, urban or rural hospitals, or other variables. Creating Incentives to Promote Patient Safety While adverse events result in substantial costs, hospitals bear only a small proportion of these costs and therefore have few financial incentives to invest in patient safety interventions, the authors conclude. Various payment reforms might help. For example, health care purchasers could recognize and reward hospitals that demonstrate better safety standards, building on the example of the Leapfrog Group, an employer coalition that directs employees to insurers that meet quality and safety standards. In addition, purchasers could refuse to reimburse hospitals for the costs associated with certain adverse events. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is leading the way, having recently announced it will curtail reimbursements for “never events,” identified by the National Quality Forum as events that should never happen, like surgery performed on the wrong body part. While such reforms are important, the researchers suggest they will not be sufficient. Medical care costs are only a small portion of the total economic and noneconomic losses associated with adverse events. Legal reforms to allow more injured parties to pursue compensation could considerably bolster incentives for hospitals to improve safety. Today, only a small percentage of patients affected by medical errors actually receive compensation through the medical liability system. In a previous Fund-supported study, Mello and colleagues suggest creating an administrative compensation system of “health courts,” which would make compensation accessible to a broader range of patients and, at the same time, help control malpractice costs by setting reasonable limits to awards. Health courts, the researchers argue, could also help to spur hospitals to take action. “By lowering barriers to both claiming and recovery of damages,” they say, “a health court system promises to direct a much larger proportion of the costs of avoidable injuries back to the involved providers and their insurers.” Finally, the researchers call for further analyses to help hospital leaders evaluate the costs associated with medical injuries—and put a price tag on clinical interventions that could help prevent adverse events in the first place. A review of 14,732 medical records from 24 hospitals in 1992 uncovered 465 medical injuries, including 127 negligent injuries. On average, hospitals absorbed $238 of injury-related costs for every patient admitted that year. They externalized, or passed on, $1,775 in injury-related costs per admission. Among the 24 hospitals, malpractice premiums amounted to an average of $123 per patient. 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__label__cc	0.737597	0.262403	New Zealand From The Road-Side 28 Sep 2013 Leave a comment by cornelius in Conversations, Hippie Life, On The Road, Random Impressions, Uncategorized Tags: getting out of auckland, Hitch-hiking, mormons, possum men, tavi from tonga There are few modes of transport that offer the traveler a better view into the fabric of a nation than that of hitch hiking. From Jaguar-driving CEO’s to poultry-farmers in run-down trucks, I have had (and still have) the pleasure of being chauffeured from A to B by people from all walks of life. These experiences have led me to conclude that there are good people everywhere! The following is an account of my hitch from Auckland to Rotorua, a journey covering a mere 230 km. Hitch 1 Rather than taking a bus about 45 minutes out of town to find a good spot on the motorway, I decide to take a gamble and try out a semi-dodgy spot right in the center of Auckland. I’m standing right in front of a sign illustrating the illegality of my activity with a fat line over a stick man in a circle. At least the drivers won’t see that so well then… After 4 different cop cars have passed me, however, I realize that the Auckland Police probably have more pressing issues at hand. Nearly 40 minutes pass before a sporty old black Nissan pulls up. Young man, chatty, paying back his dues: “You see I lost my licence there for a while, nothing serious just a few speeding tickets, but that’s when I started hitching. Used to be a meek little man but that sure got me talking”. He takes me even further than he was going himself, still only about 10 km but he sure knows his good spots. Drops me off at a perfect ramp with lots of space to pull over. In the 20 minutes I spent his car I get to hear about his latest dilemma: “My missus invited this incredibly good-looking Estonian to come stay with us and she is a stunner, I mean she is an 11 on the 10 scale, prancing around my house and hanging her g-strings in my yard and on top of that my wife only told me 2 weeks ago that she’s pregnant!” If only the picture was taken on this day, but no, rain, rain and more rain… As I walk to the spacious ramp I see a really old, beat-up ute parked there with the driver attending something in the cabin. Anxious to get a move on I swear under my breath and hope he’ll pull away soon. Hard to get anyone to stop when someone did already. Too bad it wasn’t for me, but then the driver sees me in his mirror, honks his horn and waves me over. My irritation turns to a big smile, how often do you go hitch-hiking and the next ride is already there waiting for you! Willi from the pacific island kingdom of Tonga is a mechanic, but you couldn’t tell by looking at his ramshackle car. Only a box of wrenches on the floor gives his profession away, the ute itself feels like it could fall apart if I did a fart and he is struggling to keep it on 80 km/h. Nonetheless, Willi is great company and in one of those random “coincidences” it turns out that he once shook the hand of one of my heroes, an incredibly intelligent Danish engineer who got out of the rat race in the 50’s. Long before the hippies even grew a beard, he went travelling the world. Teaching himself how to navigate by the stars, he built a boat in California and set out for a pacific adventure. In Tonga, however, he earned the Royal family’s trust and over the next three decades “Tavi”, as he was fondly called, became the chief engineer of Tonga, designing and overseeing the construction of countless schools, churches and houses all over the kingdom. Eventually he was given his own island where he lived by himself like another Robinson Crusoe only accompanied by a handful of wild pigs which he hand fed with the vegetables he grew, he himself being a vegetarian. Meeting Willy who, as a child met this mysterious character, only makes my longing for the pacific islands even bigger. Willi drops me off after another 10 km and it seems I still haven’t left the geographically immense city of Auckland. I have to walk for a bit to get to the next ramp and as I pass a gang of three juvenile Maoris, eking out a living by washing windscreens at a traffic light, I get cheered on as they notice my bag and my card board sign with “Rotorua” written on it: “It’s over that way if you’re going south! Backpacking ey? Do this if you get stuck!”, one of them encourages me and waves his sponge and sweeper. Not a bad idea I think to myself and give them the thumbs up. A bright orange Ford-something-flashy saves the day. It is a hairy one that ramp. Not only is it clearly in paranoid suburbia with every driver either looking at me with contempt or deliberately ignoring me, it also starts bucketing down with rain. In the usual style of a hitch-hiker going loopy from the waiting and the weather, I am progressing from making up songs about my predicament to finally shouting out “help me god!” as the rain intensifies and starts lashing my face something brutal. Then Jack comes to the rescue. If it wasn’t for the children seat in the back and Jack explaining that he’d just dropped off his boy at school, I definitely thought him to be as gay as it gets. Not that I mind of course, just one of those stereo-types with very long fingernails, high-pitched voice, moisturizer-saturated skin and extra long eye-lashes. Turns out he is in fact gay, although he only lets that on when he starts talking about his partner who is a truck-driver from England. By that time I have already gratefully accepted his offer to get me out of the rain and into his house for a quick cup of tea before he will drop me off at a better spot. Jack is no doubt after a different kind of quickie than a cuppa, but I politely decline his suggestion. I do take the cup of tea though, and we end up having a fairly pleasant chat in his partner’s über-designed house in the burbs of Auckland. Only Jack’s eyes with their mixture of sadness and desire give the situation an air of awkwardness. After declining his third and last subtle hint that he might be able to give me more than a regular ride, he promptly exclaims that it is time to get going. Much as I am enjoyed getting out of the rain and having a hot cup of tea, I do feel very relieved to hear those words. He leaves me at an alright spot about 5 km from where he picked me up. At least the rain has stopped… I heard that New Zealand was a hitch hiker’s paradise but even so this is pretty special; a waiting place for hitchers! As far as big guys go, Karl is humongous. Kiwi-born and bred, Karl had moved to the states in his younger years and it comes as no surprise that he played American Football at a professional level. Except for that though, Karl is one surprise after the next. He is a Mormon for a start, hence his many years in Utah. Fortunately, he is not the preaching kind of Mormon, but the compassionate and down-to-earth type. In fact, he is the nicest Mormon I have had the pleasure of conversing with, and as he drives a little more than half way to Rotorua, he tells me many a good story from his interesting life. Presently, he is on his way to deliver some drilling gear to “his boys” at a work-site somewhere out in the sticks. Karl runs a company that prepares building sites with all manners of pipes for the building to get on the mains, that is; gas, water, electricity etc.. Pretty grubby work, and yet Karl is a journalist by trade. Looking at his massive frame and bald head, I think that this guy would be the most intimidating reporter to put in front of any politician, but perhaps he was even more intimidating doing what he did most in the States: managing hock-shops. Hock-shops (or pawn-shops) offer a window into the most desperate layer of society, Karl explains. Being religious and thus obliged to follow a high moral standard, Karl says he never took in any goods that he suspected were stolen. Of course, he notes, one can never be sure, but to the best of his abilities he did what he could to be an honest pawn-broker – a bit of an oxymoron if you ask me – but I believe him. He’s seen it all; from needle infested teenagers with top-dollar diamond rings to wailing moms with hungry kids in their skirts pleading for a quick deal only to turn around the corner and blow it all in the nearest McDonald. “It wore me out in the end”, Karl says with a distant look. Clearly not his favorite job. Now, back in New Zealand with his American wife and their 2 kids, Karl is drilling holes and doing the right thing it seems. At least he did for me. On saying goodbye, he gives me his business card and tells me that if I ever get in trouble he will help me out; “just give me a call, I know people all over New Zealand”. I believe him and stick it in my pocket for a rainy day… Karl leaves me at a roundabout in the middle of nowhere but promises to tell one of his guys to pick me up if I am still there by the end of the day. 15 minutes later that promise becomes obsolete as 78-year-old Philip from Holland pulls over and tells me to throw my bags in the boot with his rollator walker and ride all the way with him to Rotorua. Saved by an ancient bell! Philip came to New Zealand in the 1950’s but still has as thick a Dutch accent as ever. Bent over the wheel, liver-spotted and overtaking any and every car he can, he tells me snippets of a life story almost quintessential of New Zealand’s massive immigrant population. He has been a plumber for most of his life although he never did do any formal training as such. His 3 daughters have settled on the North Island and he now spends many hours every week driving up and down the island to visit them. Wife died a few years ago and he is still marked by that he says. I grow very fond of this funny old man over the next hours time. I tell him about my radio documentary that I am making and immediately he launched into a long praise of the radio media. Turns out Philip’s passion is listening to radio. Not just any old radio program, mind you, the more obscure and far away the better. Only last night, he tells me with much pride, he caught a local station broadcasting all the way across the pacific from the States. I doubt that the hill-billy radio host talking to his country-listeners imagined she had a Dutch listener in New Zealand. People never fail to surprise me with their quirky interests. As we drive through some woodland, the conversation turns to one of New Zealand’s endemic species – the possum. Just across the ditch, as Kiwi’s say about Australia, the possum is a protected species, but here the possum is a much loathed creature with a permanent death-warrant hanging over his head. Anyone can kill possum and sell the skin while the government turns a blind eye to the – otherwise taxable – high income made from it. Of course I instantly have a vision of myself, deep in the Kiwi bush, with a possum-skin hat, a gun and a gutsy knife, on the prowl for possum. Being the kind man he is, Philip drives out of his way to drop me off in downtown Rotorua. Approaching the centre from the suburbs, I begin to sense what the fuss is all about – this place is special. Steam is rising out of sewers at a rate that would leave any film-noir connoisseur dizzy, not least because it smells exactly like rotten eggs, or to be more exact: sulphur. This town is one big stinking thermal lakeside and I can’t wait to get out and see why 67.000 people think it’s so great to live right in the middle of a planetary stinker… Previous Auckland Adventures Next Trying To Be A Tourist In Rotten Rotorua	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1293
__label__cc	0.526004	0.473996	Walking on as listed in the August 2017 NFIC Issue Parent Category: Indigenous Culture Category: Walking On ARIZONA, Tucson – A private memorial service for IRENE BURTON SYKES, 89, was held Jun 24, 2017, in Tucson. Irene passed away Jun 18, 2017. Irene is survived by her sons, Jay and Jonathan; 3 granddaughters and eight great-grandchildren. Irene attended and graduated for Florida State University and worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the state of Arizona as a teacher. (Navajo Times, July 20, 2017) ARIZONA, St. Michaels – Funeral services for HELEN JUDY KEETO, 59, of St. Michaels were held July 22, 2017 at the St. Michaels Catholic Church. Burial followed at the St. Michaels community cemetery. Helen was born Jan. 25, 1958, in Chicago IL., into the Kiyaa’aanii (Towering House Clan), born for Tl’izi lani (Many Goats Clan). Helen passed away July 9, 2017 in Winter Park, Fl. Helen is survived by her sons, Jerome and Jamie Nez; mother, Elizabeth Sage Keeto; brothers, Henry Keeto Jr., Virgil, Patrick, and Anthony Keeto; sisters, Ida Peshlakai, Laverne Keeto, and Virginia Hardy; grandparents, Russel and Bahe Sage and Nakai Nez and Nadlidesbah Keeto; and nine grandchildren. She is preceded in death by Victor Keeto, Jeremy Nez, Henry Keeto Sr., Anthony S. Keeto, Rebecca Keeto, and Emery Keeto. Helen was employed as a nurse at Salt Lake and Red Rock, in construction as an interior remodeling homes in Orlando, Fl., and at the Orlando Sentinel newspaper. (Navajo Times, July 20, 2017) ARIZONA, Chinle – Funeral services for PATRICIA MAE HOSKIE, 62, of Chinle were held July 20, 2017 at the LDS Church in Chinle. Burial followed in Chinle. Patricia was born June 10, 1955, in Flagstaff, into the Tabaaha (Water’s Edge Clan), born for Ta’neeszahnii (Tangle Clan). Patricia passed away July 15, 2017 in Chinle. Patricia is survived by her sons, Calvin D. Jones, Myron Hoskie, Byron Hoskie, and Brian L. Phillips; daughter, Tonita M. Begaye; brothers, Melvin and Marvin Hoskie; sisters, Valinda Jones and Ophelia A. Charley; and 17 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by parents, Della M. Charley and Dan Hoskie; brother, Alvin Hoskie; sister, Melinda J. Concha; and grandparents, Douglas Chee Crosby and Nellie Nelson Crosby. (Navajo Times, July 20, 2017) ARIZONA, Lukachukai – Funeral services for MARTHA MAE BEGAY, 57, of Lukachukai were held July 15, 2017 at St. Isabel Church. Interment followed in Lukachukai. Martha was born Jan. 17, 1960, in Lukachukai, into the Ta’neeszahnii (Tangle Clan), born for Ma’ii deeshgiizhinii (Coyote Pass Clan). Martha passed away July 8, 2017 in Flagstaff. Martha is survived by her son, Bruce Nez; daughter, Melinda Nez; brothers, Dennis Begay Jr., Raymond Leonard, and Robert Leonard; sisters, Yolinda and Lucinda Leonard; and three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son, Boyd Nez; mother, Betty Tom Leonard; and father, Dennis Begay Sr. (Navajo Times, July 20, 2017) ARIZONA, Fort Defiance – Funeral services for ELSIE D. BAHE, 94, of Fort Defiance were held July 22, 2017 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Fort Defiance. Interment followed in Fort Defiance. Elsie was born Mar. 15, 1923, in Rural Divide Store, N.M., into the Hashtl’ishnii (Mud Clan), born for Tsi’naajinii (Black Streak Wood People Clan). She passed away July 18, 2017, in Fort Defiance. Elsie is survived by her sons, Johnathan, Gilbert and Darryl Bahe; daughters, Martha Chavez and Mary Bahe; and 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son, John Calvin Bahe; and husband, Julius Bahe. (Navajo Times, July 27, 2017) ARIZONA, Fort Defiance – Funeral services for NATHAN DANIEL CLEVELAND, 37, of Fort Defiance, were held July 29, 2017 in Fort Defiance. Burial followed at the Cleveland family plot. Nathan was born Sep. 28, 1980, in Fort Defiance, into the Hashtl’ishnii (Mud Clan), born for Ashiihi (Salt People Clan). Nathan passed away July 22, 2017 in Lawrence KS. Nathan is survived by his nieces, Zeriyah, Hannah and Bre James; parents, Daniel and Sarah Cleveland; sister, LaShaunda Cleveland, and grandmother, Pauline Eaton. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Woodrow and Phoebe Cleveland; and grandfather, Frank Eaton. Nathan attended Haskell Indian Nations University where he obtained an associate and bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree for Kansas University in Lawrence KS. He was employed at Haskell Indian Nations University. (Navajo Times, July 27, 2017) ARIZONA, Chinle – A graveside service for ALFRED “AL” BERNARD BEGODY, 63, was held July 20, 2017 at Chinle community cemetery. Alfred was born Dec. 18, 1953 in Brigham City, UT., to Benson David and Mae Litzen Begody. Alfred passed away July 15, 2017. Alfred is survived by his sisters, Alfreda, Winifred (Darrell), and Norma; brothers, Norman (Stephanie) and David (Gloria); nieces and nephews, Denise, Adam, Desiree, Chrystalee, Daryl, Dana, Daniel, Elizabeth, and Chris. He is preceded in death by his parents; and twin brother, Wilfred “Wil” Benjamin Begody. Alfred was a member of the Navajo Nation. Alfred attended the University of Arizona – Tucson and then transferred to Northern Arizona University – Flagstaff where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Alfred also attended Muir Technical College with a certificate in computer programming. (Navajo Times, August 3, 2017) MINNESOTA, White Earth – JOSEPH ALLEN BELLANGER, 75, of Blaine, MN., passed away June 27, 2017 in New Brighton, MN. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Joe was born Sep. 28, 1971, to Aloysius and Isabelle (Shaugobay) Bellanger in White Earth. Joe is survived by his wife, Lucy; children, Jason (Aleah) and Christine; grandchildren, Scott, Annika, Logan, Addison and Nevara; siblings, Ruby Buehner, Patricia Olson, Ruth Danielowski, Florence Howell, Kathleen (Michael) O’Connell, Vernon Bellanger and Lorna (Paul) Reinhart; many nieces, nephew, cousins and in-laws. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents and siblings, Robert Bellanger, Francis Wayne Bellanger, Servalls Bellanger, Robert Blue and Barbara Hauck Olson. Joe served in the armed forces from 1960 to 1963 at Bad Kissingen, Germany. He attended Bemidje State University majoring in history. (Anishinaabeg Today, August 2, 2017) MINNESOTA, White Earth – A Mass of Christian Burial was held for BURL E. BELLANGER, 52, of Mahnomen, Mn., on July 20, 2017 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Burl passed away July 14, 2017 at the Mahnomen Health Center Nuring Home. Burl was born Feb. 12, 1965 to Donald and Eunice (Snetsinger) Bellanger in Mahnomen. Burl is survived by his mother; brother, DeWayne “Toby” Bellanger; sisters, Lori Anderson and Dana (Loren) Laudenbach; three aunts; one great aunt; eight nieces and nephews; and 13 great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father; grandparents; and two uncles. Burl attended Thief River Falls Technical College for aviation mechanics and then Detroit Lakes Technical College for welding. (Anishinaabeg Today, August 2, 2017) MINNESOTA, White Earth – Funeral services for STEPHANIE BUNKER, 39, of Naytahwaush were held July 18, 2017 at the Samuel Memorial Episcopal Church in Naytahwaush. Interment at Samuel Memorial Episcopal Cemetery. Stephanie passed away July 11, 2017 at Sanford Health in Fargo. Stephanie was born Apr. 24, 1978 in Bagley to Richard and Carol (Stevens) Bunker.Stephanie is survived by her sons, Robert Keezer Jr., LeRoy Chris Fairbanks, Daniel Keezer, and Chance Keezer; mother; sisters, Katie, Theresa, and Connie Bunker; brothers, Charles, Buddy (Bea) Bunker, Jeremy and Jesse Londo; grandmother, Phyllis Bunker; grandpa, James Bush; aunts and uncles, Theresa (Jim) Loud, Rosie Alvarado, Millie Bunker, Marcie (Lee) Fairbanks, Roger (Cindy) Stevens, Armando (Shirley) Aguilar; and Dennis Stevens; special friend, Roy; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father; brother, Daniel; grandma, Ida Girard; grandpa, Glenn “Bud” Bunker; uncle, Kelly; aunt, Kathy and aunt, Molly Bunker-Hintz and many cousins. (Anishinaabeg Today, August 2, 2017) MINNESOTA, White Earth – DOUGLAS JEROME FINEDAY SR., 61 of Ponsford passed away July 12, 2017 at his home. Douglas was born Feb. 20, 1956 in Park Rapids to George Sr. and Laura (Butcher) Fineday. Douglas is survived by his children, Larissa Fineday (grandchildren, Cassidy, Andy, Savannah, Angel and Karissa), Douglas Fineday Jr., (grandchildren, Douglas Jr. III, Storm, Skylar, and Darnel), Jeanna Fineday (grandchildren, Dayna, Leonard, James, Lillian and Carter) and Dennis James Fineday; brothers, Lister, George Jr., and Herbert (Mary) Fineday; sisters, Everyl Fineday, Nancy (Timmie) Sullivan, and Judith Goodman; mother of his children, Karen Fineday; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gordon, J.C., and Dennis L. Fineday; sister, Laurie Hvezda; granddaughter, Alican; and many aunts and uncles. Douglas worked for the Circle of Life School from 1990-1993 as a custodian and also RDO. (Anishinaabeg Today, August 2, 2017) NEW MEXICO, Window Rock – VERNOLD LIVINGSTON, 64, of Window Rock was born in Iyanbito, N.M., was born into the Kiyaa’aanii (Towering House Clan), born for Haltsooi (Meadow People Clan). Vernold passed away July 13, 2017, in Albuquerque. Vernold is survived by is wife, Judith Livingston; sons, Jason, Vernon, Brandon, and Brent Livingston; daughters, Jamie and Shaylynn Livingston. He is preceded in death by his parent, John and Wilhelmina Livingston. (Navajo Times, July 20, 2017) NEW MEXICO, Crownpoint – Funeral services for SHARON SHORTY, 44, were held July 28, 2017 at the St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Crownpoint. Burial followed in the Crownpoint community cemetery. Sharon was born May 6, 1973, in Crownpoint, into the Naasht’ezhi dine’e (Zuni Clan), born for Todich’ii’nii (Bitter Water Clan). Her nali is San Felipe; chei is Kiyaa’aanii (Towering House). Sharon passed away July 20, 2017 in Phoenix. Sharon is survived by her children, Lydell, Matayle and Mariah McCray, Vanessa, Brandon and Elijah Andrew; and siblings, Ronsena Brown, Shawndell, Aaron Ron, Ronalda and Roshauna Shorty. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Esther Shorty. (Navajo Times, July 27, 2017) NEW MEXICO, Farmington – Funeral services for MARGARET JENSEN, 92, of Farmington were held July 29, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Aztec. Burial followed at the Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mary passed away July 19, 2017 at home. Mary was born in Aztec, N.M. July 2, 1925 to James and Lela Scott. Mary is survived by her daughters, Christine Salazar (Alfred) and Connie Berte (Allen); son, Don Jensen; grandchildren, Adam Berte, Marissa Salazar (fiancé Mark Cadle) and Jacob Salazar; sister, Betty Jo Wright; several nieces, nephew, and her special friends, Alice Duke, Ellen Robinson, and Carolyn and Walter Bump. She is preceded in death by her husband, Don Jensen; parents; sister Ruthene McWilliams; and granddaughter, Candice Berte. Mary attended Fort Lewis College in Hesperus, CO. She and her husband operated Crystal Trading Post for 34 years. She was a writer of novels. (Navajo Times, July 27, 2017) NEW MEXICO, Crownpoint – Funeral services for PAUL C. THOMAS, 81 were held Aug. 3, 2017 at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Crownpoint. Burial followed at the family plot in Two Red Hills. Paul was born Sep. 3, 1935 in Crownpoint, into the Naaneezht’ezhi dine’e (Zuni Clan), born for Toaheedli’nii (Water Flow Together Clan). Paul passed away July 27, 2017 at home. Paul is survived by his wife, Phyllis D. Thomas; daughters, Priscilla A. Thomas Tom, Paulene T. Thomas, Pamela Tapaha, and Paulette Thomas-Pico; brothers, James C. and Alfred Thomas; sister, Etta Chavez; and five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie C. and Rose Yazzie Thomas; sisters, Agnes Thomas Yazzie and Annie Thomas; and grandchild, LaPrima N. Showalter. Paul was employed as a health worker, teacher, police officer, security officer and school bus driver. (Navajo Times, August 3, 2017) NEW MEXICO, Gallup – Funeral services for STANLEY ETSITTY, 62, were held July 29, 2017 at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup. Interment followed at the family plot in Chichiltah, N.M. Stanley was born July 24, 1955, in Gallup, into the Bit’ahnii (Folded Arms Clan), born for Tachii’nii (Red Running Into the Water People Clan). His nali is Tabaaha (Water’s Edge); chei is Dibelzhini (Black Sheep). Stanley passed away July 24, 2017, in Naschitti, N.M. Stanley is survived by his children, Cody Etsitty, Kimberlee Evans, Melissa Evans, and Melanie Becenti; sisters, Norma Muskett, Janice Chee, Mary Platero, Victoria Brendon, and Rhonda Mallahn; and nine grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother, Louise J. Benally; and father, Stanley Etsitty. Stanley was a master carpenter and ran his own construction company. (Navajo Times, August 3, 2017) NEW MEXICO, Gallup – Graveside service was held for LEANNE RAE SMITH, 44, July 29, 2017 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Gallup. Leanne was born Dec. 6, 1973, into the Tl’izi lani (Many Goats Clan), born for Bit’ahnii (Folded Arms Clan). He nali is Tachii’nii (Red Running Into the Water People); chei I Todik’ozhi (Salt Water). Leanne passed away July 23, 2017. Leanne is survived by her husband, Daven LeBeau; mother, Lena Slim-Post; sisters, Ingrid Bahozhoni and Sherri Miller; brother-in-law, Peterson Begay and Alonzo Miller; and four nieces and four nephews. (Navajo Times, August 3, 2017) WASHINGTON, Marysville – Funeral Services for CONNIE ANN WATTERS, 64 of Marysville, WA., were held July 24, 2017 at Schaefer-Shipman. Burial followed at Mission Beach Cemetery. Connie passed away July 19, 2017 in Everett, WA. Connie was born Apr. 10, 1953 in Everett to George and Betty Taylor. Connie is survived by her husband, David Watters; son, Lee McCluskey; stepson, Nic X. Moser; siblings, Calvin (Marguerite) Taylor, Gus (Janet) Taylor, Sharon (Steve) Taylor, Lance (Tammy) Taylor, and Rod Simpson Jr.; grandchildren, Tyson James Morris-Miller, Draven Lee Morris, Sage Jess Robbins, Aiyiana Shay Miller; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and patrons of Kuhnle’s and Friendly Taverns. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Dallas “Tex” Taylor, Ruth and Joepete Gobin, Lizzie Krise, Bertha and Ike Issac Kona Sr.; brother, Gordon Lynn Taylor; sister, Kimberly Lee Simpson; grandchild, Lindy “Zack” Morrie II. Connie worked for the Tulalip Tribes- Smoke Shop, Bingo, and with the Northwest Fish Commission. (dx lilap syacab, August 9, 2017) WASHINGTON, Toppenish – A Dressing Service for JOE ALECK SR., 64, was held July 15, 2017 in Heggi’s Colonial Funeral Home with overnight religious services following in the Toppenish Longhouse. The funeral procession left the longhouse July 17, 2017 for the Horse Thief Cemetery in Klickitat County. Joe passed away July 14, 2017 at home. Joe was born May 11, 1953 in Toppenish to Eddie W. and Viola (Charley) Aleck. Joe is survived by his wife, Susan; sons, Joe Jr., Jeremiah, Jason, and Isiah Aleck; daughter, Brettagne Aleck; grandchildren, Ronnie, Jayden, Juliet, and Jordan; brothers, Arnold, Eddie Jr., Denver Aleck, and Tom Isadore; sisters, Janice Mesplie, Beatrice Kiona, Leah Sue Aleck, Anna Whitlock, Elizabeth Aleck, Diane Aleck, Connie Aleck, and Alyne Aleck; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Tracy McConville; daughter, Bernadette Smith; grandson, Terrel J. Aleck; and sister, Geneva Aleck. Joe attended Perry Technical Institute and obtained a HVAC certificate. He worked for the Yakama Nation, the Yakama Indian Health Service Unit, and the Yakama Legends Casino as an engineer. (Yakama Nation Review, July 31, 2017) WASHINGTON, Spokane – A Rosary took place July 24, 2017 for CHARLES EDWARD PIMMS SR., 81, in the Valley Hills Funeral Home in Wapato, WA. Funeral Mass was held in the Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, with interment in the Saint Mary’s Cemetery in White Swan, WA., on July 24, 2017. Charles passed away July 20, 2017 in Spokane, WA. He was born on Jan. 16, 1936 in White Swan to Raymond W. and Alameda Wheeler Pimms. Charles is survived by his wife, Laurie A. Pimmns; children, Charles E. Pimms Jr. (Nina), Jody Fiander (L.J.), Anthony E. Pimms (Heather), LeAnn Pimms and Shawn Pimms; siblings, Delores Pimms Moore, George Pimms Sr. (Esther), Anita Pimms Swan (N. Thomas); grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Raymond Pimms Jr., Florence Pimms Haggerty, Oliver B. Pimms Sr., Reta Pimms Stevens; children, David P. and Lisa R. Pimms. Charles served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 thru 1957. He worked for the Yakama Indian Agency and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He was a Yakama Nation tribal member. (Yakama Nation Review, July 31, 2017) WASHINGTON – A Dressing Service was held for JANA HOPTOWIT STANGLE (PRICE), 59, July 18, 2017 in the Toppenish Creek Longhouse with overnight religious services held in the longhouse. Burial was in the Yosemowit Cemetery at White Swan, WA. Jana passed away July 16,2017. She was born Jan. 1, 1958 in Toppenish to John Clark Stangle and Violet Hoptowit. Jana is survived by her family and friends; brothers and sisters, Jill Woodruff, Sherry Schieme; children, Steven Burge Jr., Willow Jim, Darreson Howard, Alisa Alcorn, Judith Rojas, Yolanda Alcorn, and Connie Cortez. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Tracy Stangle and Virgil James; grandparent, Louis Stangle, and Virgil Hoptowit and Lucy Whitefoot. Jana was a member of the Yakama Nation. (Yakama Nation Review, July 31, 2017) WASHINGTON, Yakama Reservation Closed Area – A Dressing Service took place July 25, 2017 for JAY HEEMSAH SR. in the kSatus Longhouse, with overnight religious services following in the longhouse. Burial services took place in the Satus Point Cemetery July 26, 2017. Jay passed away July 23, 2017. He was born Aug. 28, 1955 in Goldendale, WA., to Lespy and Barbara “Sadie” Cloud Heemsah. Jay is survived by his son, Levi Jay Heemsah, Jr.; wife, Joy; children, Dylan, Hannah, Shane, Seth and Kattey; special niece, Twashala Heemsah; brothers, Leon, Keith, Terry and Shawan Heemsah; sisters, Melissa Mamazuka, Patricia Heemsah, Lisa Bobb, Alicia and Peggy Heemsah; 45 nieces and nephews; 65 great-nieces and nephews; and cousins of the Washines, Cloud, Tomaskin and Watlamet families; and Auntie Virginia Beavert. He was a member of the Yakama Nation and worked various jobs for the Yakama Nation. (Yakama Nation Review, July 31, 2017) WASHINGTON, Toppenish – A traditional dressing took place in the Wapato Longhouse for WAYLON GRANT OWENS “TUSKUS”. He passed away July 19, 2017. He was born Apr. 24, 1994 to Nellie and Vernon Owens. He is survived by his siblings, Jason, Saraine, Nanya, Shelly, Sina, Ole and Maelene; and brothers, Leroy, Cameron, Vernon, and Josh. He is preceded in death by his father; YaYa Ole, Nana Shelly. (Yakama Nation Review, July 31, 2017) WASHINGTON, Yakama Reservation Closed Area – A private Dressing Service for DENISE MICHELLE “BUNNY” HEEMSAH, took place in Heggie’s Colonial Funeral Home of Toppenish WA., and was concluded in the Satus Longhouse July 26, 2017. Final Resting Services took place in the Satus Point Cemetery. Denise passed away July 23, 2017. Denise was born June 8, 1974 in Oakland CA., to Stella (Sheldon) and Jim Aleck. Denise is survived by her mother; grandmother, Margaret Gwinn; brothers, David, Everett, Leon, and Jim Aleck Jr.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father. Denise was a member of the Yakama Nation. (Yakama Nation Review, July 31, 2017) WASHINGTON, Yakama Reservation Closed Area – A memorial service for JULIET SANDRA DILL, 15, was held Aug. 2, 2017 in Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors of Yakama, WA. Juliet passed away July 23, 2017. Juliet was born June 9, 2002 to Brian Dill and Denise Michell “Bunny” Aleck Heemsah. Juliet is survived by her father; grandmother, Stella Aleck; sister, Destiny Dill; great-grandmother, Margaret Gwinn; uncles, David Sr., Everett, Leon and Jim Aleck Jr. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Jim Aleck Sr. (Yakama Nation Review, July 31, 2017) WASHINGTON, Toppenish – A private Dressing Service for ROSITA JIM WESLEY, 76, took place July 25, 2017 in the Valley Hill Funeral Home of Zillah, WA., before being transported to the Toppenish Longhouse for overnight religious services. Burial was July 26, 2017 in the Toppenish Creek Cemetery. Rosita passed away July 23, 2017. Rosita was born Aug. 20, 1940 to Howard and Maggie (Waters) Jim. Rosita is preceded in death by her parent; brothers, Lester Ray, Ronald Jim; and sister, Lucille Begay. Rosita served the Yakama Nation as a Yakama General Council Interpreter since 2000. (Yakama Nation Review, July 31, 2017) WISCONSIN, Hayward - WILLIAM A. CARLEY, age 49, of LCO, passed away, July 23, 2017 at his home. William Alan Carley was born January 26, 1968 in Shell Lake, WI, to William and Mary (Gokey) Carley. Mass of Christian Burial was held July 27, 20117 at St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission in Reserve. Funeral Service in Hayward July 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Vala Quaderer-Carley; sons, James Wolfe, Brett Dennis Jr.; brothers, Edward Martin, Gerald Martin, Melvin Gasper, Donald Campbell; sisters, Julia Martin, Anita Begay; many nephews & nieces. William is preceded by his parents; grandparents, Byrl Carley, Irene Dennis, Frank Gokey and Mary Rufus-Gokey; brother, Alan Roy; sisters, LuAnn Martin, Linda Martin & Mary Sue Merrill; and best friend, Brett Dennis Sr. WISCONSIN, Hayward - JACK J. LOUIS, NIIZHOOBINES “TWO BIRDS FLYING TOGETHER”, age 26, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away, July 26, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Tribal Funeral Rites will be held at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Big Drum Ceremonial Hall in Lac Courte Oreilles. Burial will be in Battle Point Cemetery in Sugar Point, MN. Jack James Louis was born July 14, 1991 in Minneapolis, MN, to Shawnie Louis and Frank Crandall. Jack is survived by his parents; daughters, Genesis Ann Louis, Finessa Lavey Louis; significant other, Venessa Blackdeer; grandmothers, Arlene Larson, Joanne Thunder; grandfathers, Jim Louis, Stoney Larson; great grandmother, Mary Stout; aunties, Rhieanna Larson, Denise Jordain, Melissa Quagon; uncles, Ahsinees Larson, Jonathan Reich, Leonard Quagon; many loved cousins, friends and family. Jack is preceded in death by his brother, Bic Dauphinias; grandfather, Jack Thompson; great grandfather, Walter “Porky” White; great grandmother, Dora Whipple; uncles, Ray Quagon, Doug Jordain; cousins, Ramanda LaMorie, Beckey Anderson. WISCONSIN, Hayward - MARY E. PORRO, age 92, of Whitefish, passed away, July 26, 2017 at Hayward Health Services. Mary Elizabeth was born Feb. 5, 1925 in Stone Lake, WI, to John and Susan (Grover) Levake. A Memorial Service was held Aug. 7, 2017 at Pineview Funeral Service in Hayward. Burial will be in Whitefish Cemetery. Mary is survived by her son, Edward (Sharon) Porro; daughter, Susan Porro; brother, Keith Levake; niece, Phyllis; nephews, Keith and Brian. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edmondo; brothers, Llewelyn, Philip & Stuart. Mary worked for Wright Aeronautical, Green Thumb for the LCO Tribe and was also a seamstress. Mary was a member of Whitefish Presbyterian Church.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1296
__label__wiki	0.910195	0.910195	Will make Delhi like London: Arvind Kejriwalhttps://indianexpress.com/article/india/will-make-delhi-like-london-arvind-kejriwal-4556167/ Will make Delhi like London: Arvind Kejriwal Kejriwal added that the promises made by his party during the Assembly polls — such as electricity and water subsidy scheme — have been fulfilled. Written by Aditi Vatsa \| New Delhi \| Published: March 6, 2017 3:47:47 am International Court to decide Kulbhushan Jadhav's fate tomorrow Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. (Source: File Photo) Inaugurating civic amenities in three areas of the capital on Sunday, the AAP government in Delhi set its political agenda for the upcoming civic polls. Addressing a gathering at Uttam Nagar, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused the civic bodies of corruption and said councillors were pocketing funds. “Before the polls, BJP and Congress councillors used to roam around on cycles and scooters. Now, each councillor has five bungalows and five cars each… Once we win in MCD, in one year, we will make Delhi so spick and span that you will compare it with London,” he said. Watch what else is making news Kejriwal added that the promises made by his party during the Assembly polls — such as electricity and water subsidy scheme — have been fulfilled. He also hit out at the BJP and the Congress and said no state government had carried out the amount of work done by his government in any other part of the country. Attacking the Congress on grounds of alleged corruption, Kejriwal said the former Congress government in Delhi was hand-in-glove with power distribution companies. “Remember Sheila Dikshit’s time. In those days, electricity rates used to increase every year. In two years (of our rule), we did not let the rates increase. If we could decrease power rates, why didn’t the BJP and the Congress do the same?” he said. He also trained his guns on the BJP and said, “The BJP has ruled Madhya Pradesh for the last 10 years and Chhattisgarh for the last 15 years. The amount of work we have done in two years, they could not have done in 10 or 15 years.” Apart from the potable tap water project at Malviya Nagar, the government inaugurated a project for laying a sewerage system in Uttam Nagar and Vikaspuri, and a project for laying a trunk sewer line in Patparganj. 1 In a first, south Delhi colony gets drinking water from taps 2 Parenthood through Surrogacy: Karan Johar confirms birth of twins – Roohi and Yash 3 HC asks Maharashtra to explain move as plea claims no proof Ambedkar lived in the Satara house	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1297
__label__wiki	0.932634	0.932634	Posts byLivy Beaner Swallow The Sun Returns With Promising New Album Swallow The Sun has returned to the scene with a vengeance that cannot be silenced. More than 3 years after the release of North I, II & III, their new album When a Shadow is Forced Into the Light is a heartfelt, heavy metal mirage of emotion. Comprised of Mikko Kotamaki on vocals, Matti Honkonen Livy Beaner Junk Parlor Releases Eclectic New Track ‘Dance With Me, Bela Lugosi’ Calling all wild hearts and gypsy souls to a tour de bohemienne. Junk Parlor is an eclectic quartet headed by Jason Vanderford. Junk Parlor’s two previous albums, Wild Tones in 2013 which included several belly dancing anthems that took the community by storm and unleashed a new chapter in Junk Parlor’s career, and 2015’s Melusina, Jared Mancuso to Release High Energy New Album ‘Hype!’ Hailing from Philadelphia, PA comes alt rock connoisseur Jared Mancuso. 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__label__wiki	0.648888	0.648888	Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment Great Britain & Commonwealth Realms ZULU HISTORY AND WEAPONRY FROM 1879 By Mervyn Mitton, August 10, 2009 in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment Chris Liontas Old Contemptible Location:Central USA This is an amazing thread! Thank you for showing these! I have never seen so many original weapons like this. Mervyn Mitton Location:Umhlanga. STH. AFRICA Sorry for the delay in finishing the weapons carried by officers'. (They say as you get older 'time passes faster' - they're right !) The pattern of sword carried by officers' was the 1845 - but, modified in 1854 when the folding guard was made as one piece. It was a single edged weapon, with a fullered (shaped areas on either side of the blade to lighten the weight) blade. Basically - with it's sharp point it was a thrusting weapon and the edge was not sharpened - although with force it could be dangerous. Officers' at this time commonly carried a stick for authority - and no doubt to help on rough ground. Most had a sword concealed inside for quick defence. Sometimes the blade used was from an old Levee sword - these are dress swords to be worn in the presence of the King - or, his representitive and have a thin blade. The alternative was to use a blade from an earlier sword - and then , of course, it was a heavier weapon - capable of doing more damage. The sword stick illustrated here is from about 1810 and has the lighter blade. You can still buy them in specialised shops - however, their use is prohibited in most Countries. Summing-up - an officer at this time carried a pistol - wore a sword - and, may have also carried a sword stick. When the fighting was really bad, most officers would make use of a rifle as well. Chris Boonzaier Location:East of Toronto what would the police spears set you back if you wanted to buy one? Chris - if you saw one in Capetown and it was under Rands 3000 (stg300) - then snap it up. The two above are army and game guards. The Police ones had an angled thumb groove to ensure all were at the same height and angle when marching. Most people who have an interest in the Zulu War of 1879, will know that we suffered our worst reverse at Isandlwana, then in any other colonial war that we had fought. The majority of troops killed belonged to the 24th Regiment - the First Battalion and an enhanced Company from the 2nd. Battalion. Just what did such a major loss of life mean to the area that they were recruited from ? At that time Regiments recruited from set areas laid down by the Ministry for War. The 24th. covered quite a large area and included some parts of Wales - this accounts for the high number of Welsh names, but for the majority they were of English stock. This was particularly so with the officers - most of whom came from a Country gentleman's background. The 24 th. were not a highly regarded regiment - one where the young officers' would be picked for political and aristocratic influence. Rather they were typical of the times for a County regiment that had close ties to the community. Imagine then, the distress when virtually every family in the community had members killed - or, had links to a family that did. With the officers - with so many killed at one time - again nearly every estate would have been in mourning. I would like to give some idea of the impact these deaths made in Britain and am showing just the recorded deaths from one issue of the Illustrated News. They continued on for quite a few weeks. Amongst these pictures are the two young officers who saved the Colours at Isandlawans - but who both died at Fugitive's Drift. Lts. Melville and Coghill. Also shown is Lt.Godwin-Austen - whose family member later climbed the World's 2nd highest mountain after Mt. Everest and which is named after him. War is not always the 'glorious' thing it is shown to be in films. All of these men died horrible deaths from stabbing - alone in a Country thousands of mles from home. Edited February 13, 2011 by Mervyn Mitton Now that we are completing this short section on the British Forces and their weaponry, I thought I would show a few pictures from The Illustrated London News of that time. They clearly show the British way of life and how transport was achieved - even under the most difficult circumstances. I will comment where necessary. After this we will return to Zulu weaponry and also their battle tactics against the British. This is from the period following the defeat of the Zulus at Ulundi. We had to search for some time before King Cetwayo was found and taken into custody. The cavalry are, of course, the 17th Lancers, who had previously charged at Ulundi. Note that they always had Zulu guides in attendence. This picture has a great deal of interesting detail - and shows the accuracy of the artist. The travelling artist would make quick sketches - noting colours etc.. The full drawing would then either be completed by him - or, be sent back to the UK to be completed by other artists following the original sketch and using the notes. Basically, this is showing a Regiment on the march - cased colours being carried at the front. A prisoner has been brought in by scouts and the Colonel - on horseback is interviewing him through colonial troops and scouts. To the left of the picture, are the Colonel's hunting dogs, his gun bearers - both hunting guns and heavier ones for fighting. At the rear of the column would be the waggons, mess tents and an after guard. This is in early January 1879 when our troops were being brought into position. This was the 3rd. column that was to attack the right flank of Zululand but, ended up being besieged in a small town called Eshowe. They were there for 4 months - but, it tied-up 20,000 Zulu men and possibly, saved us from a worse disaster. General Chelmsford is shown here (centre) making an inspection. Fort Pearson - named after the Colonel commanding the column - is shown back left. Across the river - The Tugela - is Fort Tenedos. HMS Tenedos was the guard ship at the mouth of the river and her signallers and seamen were a great help. Tenedos was just a fortified area where supplies could be brought and stored. The barge - or, punt - was manned by the seamen and was pulled across on two ropes, by oxen. She carried fifty men at a time - a half company. To the left of Chelmsford men can be seen removing their boots in order to wade out. Something a little different. This shows the embarkation of the 17th Lancers from London Docks. These transports for cavalry had special stalls in the hold to safely transport the horses. The men - of course - looked after them. The officers' would have had their own cabins and a proper mess and kitchens. jf42 Location:London "This picture has a great deal of interesting detail - a Regiment on the march - cased colours being carried at the front." Interesting to see the drummers on the RHS of the infantry column. Strange, but I had never thought of drums being used on colonial campaigns at this date- at least to the degree of them being humped on the backs of soldiers on the march. Were bugles AND drums both essential to infantry operations in this context. Would drums have been used for command and control at Isandlwhana or Ulundi, say? There is of course that immortal moment with the drummer at the climax of 'Zulu'- "Spit, man! Spit!" but- This final picture shows farm buildings that had been taken over by the Army. Note the sacks of mealies (sweetcorn kernels) and boxes of tinned meat - even in 1879. JF - that is a very good question. Bugles - we know - controlled most battle manoevres and barrack activities. Drums - I've never given much thought to. Perhaps someone can give us an expert opinion ? Might they have been a 'throwback' to the days when we marched in ranks at our enemy -they would have given cadence ? Might they have been a 'throwback' to the days when we marched in ranks at our enemy -they would have given cadence ? I'm sure somebody will indeed be able to supply a fuller and more expert answer but my understanding from reading in forums relating to 18th century warfare, is that even in the age of Frederick the Great, certainly in the British army, infantry in the field did not march or manoeuvre in strict cadence to a drumbeat. The function of the drums, and later bugles via the Light Infantry, was principally to relay commands but not to regulate movement. The squares at Ulundi and Omdurman, and in the earlier Sudan campaign as well, were hangovers from the muzzle-loading era useful for concentrating fire against mass attack from non-European adversaries. Perhaps drums were used for controlling volley fire and co-ordinating manoeuvres within brigades. pjac Mervyn, thanks for starting this thread, Fascinating stuff. I've just read 'The washing of the spears' by Donald R Morris. A lot of detail, but a very good read, particularly for somebody like me, who knew very little about the Zulus or the Anglo-Zulu wars. Patrick - I knew Morris in the 1950's when he was researching 'The Washing of the Spears'. He was coming back a few years ago to write an up-date, but unfortunately died. I have read most of the current crop of books on this period and am still firmly of the belief that this is the best one. The detail and politics that you mention, are what makes it so accurate and you must remember that in the '50's there were still Zulus alive who fought at Isandlawana - not many. From the Boer War nearly all Afrikaaners had someone still alive. Thanks Mervyn. I really enjoyed the book, but, as a recent (very mature) history post-graduate, I wondered if his interpretations were still seen as accurate and valid nowadays. Given the breadth of your reading and knowledge , it sounds as though they are. It takes some doing to write a book with so much information and interpretation in it, yet keep the narrative flowing in such an entertaining and exciting way. I recently did a Battlefield Archaeology Masters with Tony Pollard , who did some of the archaeology at both Isandhlwana and Eshowe. He was at a reconstruction of the battle, and said the Zulus got so caught up in it , that they terrified the guys playing the British soldiers, when they charged. A friend of mine - Pat Rundgren - acts as the Sgt. Major for the Dundee Diehards. They always take part in the Jan 22nd. events and wear the correct uniforms. They do have to be very careful as the Zulus get 'very excited' in battle scenes - they are a little like Millwall football supporters ! Some years ago I remember talking to one of the staff of the film 'ZULU' - because of their tendency to get out of control, all of their spears and weaponry were silver painted rubber. Even so - he said on the first charge against the British rampart wall , our actors turned tail and ran for their lives - very closely followed by the victorious Zulus. The problem was that they didn't understand they were supposed to 'die gracefully' on British bayonets. I believe that there were some injuries. History is always open to different interpretations - and as we know poor Baden-Powell and J.M.Barrie both suffered that fate. However - history is also immutable - and if there is evidence to support your view then that is probably what happened. The Natal archives are very extensive and in my humble opinion Morris had 'the feeling' for what was in the 50's, the not so distant past. I would like to invite Brett Hendey to give us his opinion on Morris. Brett comes from an old Natal family and I greatly respect his opinions. He may not like me mentioning this but he holds his Doctorate and before he retired was the Director of our Science Museum. Serious Problem Solved - For Now By Brian Wolfe in News From the Home Office. 0 Why Collect? - The Best Answer. By Brian Wolfe in News From the Home Office. 19 The Game of Thrones On Writing With Clarity Guarantees in Life - Guaranteed	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1301
__label__wiki	0.711828	0.711828	Stream Go Stream Check Stream is a Great British Fleet Award winner Posted by Paul on January 29, 2019. Home / Blog / Stream is a Great British Fleet Award winner Stream named the Great British Fleet Awards ‘Innovation in Green Travel’ winner Stream was amongst the winners announced at the inaugural Great British Fleet Awards, which recognises excellence across the fleet industry. Held at the London Novotel West, the prestigious awards celebrated the achievements of individual fleet managers, plus software providers, suppliers and vehicle manufacturers. Stream Go’s electric vehicle route optimisation feature was awarded the coveted ‘Innovation in Green Travel’ winner. LeasePlan UK was highly commended in the category. Other companies winning awards included Europcar, the RAC, Allstar, Ford, Renault, McLaren, Addison Lee and Galliford Try. Pictured is Paul Rufus, Stream’s Marketing Manager collecting the award from Fleet World editor Martyn Collins The adoption of electric vehicles as part of commercial fleets has already increased exponentially in the UK in recent years, and that investment only looks set to expand further with the introduction of environmental, economic, technological or legislative factors, such as: Government incentives, like tax benefits, discounts on congestion charges, and plug-in grants Commercial electric vehicles being released onto the market at a comparable cost to existing commercial vehicles Introduction of Clear Air Zones (CAZ) in several major UK cities Concerns around the environmental impacts associated with running a large fleet, and the positive PR opportunities that can still be generated around CSR initiatives Ever lower day-to-day running and maintenance costs, and reduced overall life cycle costs of electric fleets. Released last year, Stream Go for electric fleets makes it easy for businesses to optimise first and last mile deliveries and collections using alternative fuel vehicles. Stream Go for electric vehicle route optimisation enables transport planners to quickly and easily plan delivery, collection or service routes that take the range of electric vehicles into account, so vehicles can complete their route with time to get back to the depot for recharging. Dave Pickburn, Stream’s founder said: “We are, of course, delighted to have been recognised in the inaugural Great British Fleet Awards but to be recognised for Stream’s work with route optimisation for electric vehicles makes the award even better. The environmental impact of the logistics sector is something that we all have to consider, and supporting the move to EVs as part of the Stream product suite is something that the whole team is immensely proud of.” Commenting on the awards themselves, Fleet World editor Martyn Collins said: “Fleet World’s Great British Fleet Awards, is where the year’s best fleet cars, vans, industry innovations and even individuals, are recognised and celebrated. We received a great many entries for the awards making the judging process fascinating and challenging. Choosing the shortlists and eventual winners was very tough – so I’d like to congratulate all the winners for their contribution to the fleet industry.” Stream has won a number of awards since 2015 – and has been shortlisted in a host of others. Learn more about our other awards. About Stream Go for electric fleet optimisation helped fleets Stream Go for electric vehicles is an extension of Stream Go’s intelligent logistics planning and route optimisation feature. With Stream, fleet operators are able to quickly and easily add electric vehicles to their fleet, taking advantage of the financial, environmental and social responsibility benefits, whilst keeping operations running smoothly. Find out how easy it is to manage your deliveries, vehicles and orders with Stream. Request a DemoRequest Trial 4- 6 Kerry Hill LS18 4AY hello@go2stream.com en ( active ) Register to receive product news and updates from Stream.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1302
__label__cc	0.700336	0.299664	Former BlackRock Executive Mark Brady to Join Hong Kong FinTech Startup FinFabrik 31/5/2016 – FinFabrik, a provider of specialized software-as-a-service for financial institutions, announced today that Mark Brady joined the company as its Chief Investment Officer to support the strong growth trajectory across the region, particularly with the asset management client segment. Mr. Brady was previously Chief Operating Officer for iShares Japan, based in both Hong Kong and Tokyo. Prior to this role, he was Head of Capital Markets, Asia Pacific, for BlackRock iShares. With over 15 years’ experience in the industry, Mr. Brady will assume responsibility for building partnerships with both buy and sell side institutions across capital markets in Asia Pacific. He will report to Mr. Alex Medana, CEO of FinFabrik. FinFabrik develops software platforms for financial firms to provide investment services to their clients and engage in technology-driven capital market activities. Its flagship solution BrokerFabrik is an integrated, white-label retail brokerage platform. The company expanded its offering with the product AlgoFabrik, a highly sophisticated algorithmic trading platform used for running quantitative investment strategies, an area that has been growing strongly. As a financial services-focused technology company, the hire of Mark Brady gives us the ability to work with buy-side institutions to develop tailored solutions helping them achieve a competitive advantage in a crowded and competitive space. His track record of building businesses across Asia Pacific speaks for itself and will help to further differentiate us as a company and to continue our commitment to deliver client value in a segment that requires deep expertise, FinFabrik CEO Alex Medana commented. Florian Spiegl, the company’s COO stated, We are delighted to see Mark join our team to focus on developing client solutions that leverage his deep knowledge of capital markets, technology, and business strategy. The asset management industry is undergoing a massive shift with the introduction of artificial intelligence, changing distribution models, fee compression and diversification of products away from the traditional mutual fund wrapper. We experience growing demand from clients for both strategy and advanced technology in this space. Mark Brady added, I’m excited to join an amazing team with such focus and drive to deliver world class solutions for our partners. With the disintermediation of the financial services industry well underway, helping our partners navigate an already confusing landscape and bring them closer to their clients with simplicity and elegance is our highest priority. About FinFabrik: FinFabrik was founded in August 2016 by Alex Medana, Florian M Spiegl and Marcel van der Vliet to provide software-as-a-service to financial institutions, focused on capital markets activities. It operates out of two offices in Hong Kong and via a technology partnership in Shenzhen. The company acquired former Hong Kong startup InvestLab in 2016. Its current clients include leading brokerage firms, asset managers and technology companies, predominantly located in Mainland China and Hong Kong. About Mark Brady: Mark Brady, Chief Investment Officer, focuses on building partnerships across capital markets in Asia Pacific with both buy and sell-side institutions helping navigate an increasingly complicated landscape where finance and technology intersect. With over 20 years of experience in Asia Pacific, he is passionate about providing tailored solutions to clients and demystifying markets. Before FinFabrik, he was Chief Operating Officer for iShares Japan and Head of Capital Markets for iShares Asia Pacific. Mr. Brady also ran the Electronic Trading team at Instinet Asia Pacific and worked as a trader for J.P. Morgan Asset Management in Japan. Mark’s diverse career in financial services ranging from programmer, project manager, trader and relationship manager gives him the unique ability to play the role of a conduit and get people from diverse backgrounds working together to achieve big things. MEDICI Team MEDICI Team is a group of content writers, bloggers, journalists, researchers, and editors from the MEDICI who collaborate to create FinTech insights. FINTECH · FINANCIAL INCLUSION · TRENDS & INSIGHTS 15 FinTech Startups Boosting Financial Inclusion in Africa FINTECH · INSURTECH · TRENDS & INSIGHTS Apollo Munich’s InspireNext: Inaugural Cohort for Embracing Tech Disruption FINTECH · PAYMENTS · MOBILE Top Payment Systems Around the Globe: A Comparative Analysis	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1305
__label__wiki	0.917482	0.917482	'A case of misdirected adventure': Tribesmen kill American World Americas A life of adventure, religion for American killed in India Published: November 22, 2018 10:43 AP , American adventurer John Allen Chau, right, stands for a photograph with Founder of Ubuntu Football Academy Casey Prince, 39, just days before he left for India Image Credit: AP Seattle - The first time American John Allen Chau visited the isolated island in the seas between India and Southeast Asia, he came bearing gifts that included a football and fish. He interacted with some of the tribesmen - who survive by hunting, fishing and collecting wild plants and are known for attacking anyone who comes near with bows and arrows and spears - until they became angry and shot an arrow at him. American tourist enters Andaman island, killed with arrows by tribesmen It struck a book Chau was carrying, which an acquaintance said was a Bible. The 26-year-old adventurer and Christian missionary then swam back to a boat of fishermen that was waiting at a safe distance. That night, he wrote about his adventures and left his notes with the fishermen. He returned to North Sentinel Island the next day, on Nov. 16. What happened then isn't known, but on the morning of the following day, the fishermen watched from the boat as tribesmen dragged Chau's body along the beach and buried his remains. He was killed on a remote island, one of the Andaman islands in the Indian Ocean, populated by the Sentinelese - a tribe known for shooting at outsiders with bows and arrows. The Sentinelese people are resistant to outsiders and often attack anyone who comes near, and visits to the island are heavily restricted by the government. Dependera Pathak, director-general of police on India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands, said Wednesday that the seven people have been arrested for helping the American reach North Sentinel Island, including five fishermen, a friend of Chau's and a local tourist guide. Visits to the island are forbidden by the government, and officials were working with anthropologists to find a way to recover the body. "It was a case of misdirected adventure," Pathak said. Chau was apparently shot and killed by arrows, but the cause of death can't be confirmed until his body is recovered, Pathak told The Associated Press. In an Instagram post, his family said it was mourning him as a "beloved son, brother, uncle and best friend to us." The family also said it forgave his killers and called for the release of those who assisted him in his quest to reach the island. "He ventured out on his own free will and his local contacts need not be persecuted for his own actions," the family said. Explorer at heart But kayaking to a remote Indian island, home to a tribe known for attacking outsiders with bows and arrows, proved an adventure too far for the avid outdoorsman and Christian missionary. Authorities were working with anthropologists to try to recover his body from North Sentinel, in the Andaman Islands. Visits to the island are heavily restricted, which Chau knew, authorities said. Police arrested seven fishermen accused of helping him reach it. Easy to like, kind, joyful and driven by twin passions: a love of the outdoors and fervent Christianity. - Casey Prince More From Americas Hard soil, big jumps and epiphanies Four congresswomen vow they won’t be silenced Progressive congresswomen the target of Trump's wrath Trump has taken aim at four women in a series of xenophobic comments India: Will the temple be built on Babri site? Pakistan opens airspace closed after India standoff After teen is slain, photos of corpse circulate online Which mango is the sweetest? 22 killed in Pakistan cloudburst Sakshi Misra and husband roughed up, rescued by police Pakistan raises key interest rate to 13.25%	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1313
__label__wiki	0.655288	0.655288	Yemen's civilians face death and a crushing siege as fighting expands to the city of Hudaydah: Violence must end and inclusive peace talks resume The Saudi and UAE-led Coalition has intensified its assault towards Hudaydah's city and port, with devastating consequences for civilians. If fighting continues and the main roads out of the city are blocked, hundreds of thousands of people could be trapped in Hudaydah without access to adequate food, water and medical care. All sides in the conflict are causing harm to civilians -- for example, airstrikes are damaging water infrastructure, which has undermined water supplies to about 58,000 families. This urgent briefing adds new evidence -- from Oxfam's interviews with civilians on the ground -- to the warnings that the UN and others have already made. There must be an immediate cessation of all fighting, and a turn towards an inclusive peace process, engaging Yemen's women, youth and civil society. Download via Publisher Copyright 2018 by Oxfam. All rights reserved. Issue/Policy Brief Asia (Southwestern) / Yemen Title: Yemen's civilians face death and a crushing siege as fighting expands to the city of Hudaydah: Violence must end and inclusive peace talks resume Copyright holder(s) Oxfam Geographical Focus Asia (Southwestern) / Yemen Document type Issue/Policy Brief URL: https://jobcreation.issuelab.org/resource/yemen-s-civilians-face-death-and-a-crushing-siege-as-fighting-expands-to-the-city-of-hudaydah-violence-must-end-and-inclusive-peace-talks-resume.html This content sourced from Oxfam. More info	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1315
__label__cc	0.744025	0.255975	← ‘Discipleship’ in Islam and Christianity, a discussion Funeral homilies → Fr Chris Barnett PP, 1931-2004 Posted on May 2, 2016 by interfaithashram HOMILY for Funeral of Fr Chris Barnett PP, 6 January 2004, St Mary’s East St Kilda We have come to give thanks to God for you, Chris, and to thank you for a life well led. Although you shied away from praise and compliment, we want to pay public tribute to you before the One to whom each of us must give an account. Your many friends have come to pray for you and we ask you to pray for us that we may merrily meet again in heaven. How did you feel almost fifty years ago when you arrived at Port Melbourne on a blisteringly hot summer’s day and looked across the shoreline to the city of Melbourne which you had chosen because of some passing comment made by your father? You had left Ireland but Ireland never left you and the memory of her history remained strong in you. You loved her and felt for her in her sorrows and wished to “raise the mourning veil” from her face. Even though you eventually took up Australian citizenship you never ceased to be Irish. Did you have any inkling, as you stood on the deck, that you would live through one of the greatest upheavals in the history of the Church as it rediscovered itself? In the tumult of those years your faith did not fail for you felt “raised up on eagle’s wings and born on the breath of dawn” held up by the faithful God to whom you were ever faithful. You kept in touch with change and read widely. Even at Bethlehem Hospital, fifty years later, shortly before the end of your earthly journey, you were reading from The Furrow, the Irish theological publication you admired so much. On that hot summer’s day you carried in your baggage the breviary in Latin to be replaced eventually by the breviary now placed on your coffin. Even in your last days you were faithful to the Divine Office and prayed it as you sat breathless and exhausted on the hospital bed. In the words of the Second Reading, you “have fought the good fight, [you] have finished the race, [you] have kept the faith.” Prayer was indeed a significant aspect of your life. You formed part of a small Jesus Caritas group, including Paddy May, Leo Saleeba, and myself and we would sometimes meet in your house at Corinella on Western Port to pray and celebrate Mass and solve the problems of the Church and the world. As you stood on the deck of the ship that brought you from Ireland, you looked across to the city but never really left the sea. You loved to launch your small boat and fish in the unpredictable waters of Port Philip or else in the sea at Goleen in Ireland near your beloved sister-in-law’s house. You loved the ever-changing face of the sea and you loved to touch the stable earth and draw vegetables from unpromising soil in Burwood. As you stepped ashore, were you made welcome? Probably, but you have certainly welcomed us. In your life you lived out the promise made in the first reading: “The Lord will prepare for all peoples a banquet of rich food, a banquet of fine wines”. For example, each fortnight in the Parish of Burwood for over two years you hosted dinners to which all the parishioners were personally invited. For many years you provided the annual dinner for the Irish priests and the bishops of Melbourne on St Stephen’s Day, the day after Christmas. Each year at St Mary’s you provided a Christmas dinner for a large number of parishioners on the front lawn under the trees. You welcomed me as a boarder under your roof for six years at Burwood and later for three years at East St Kilda. In your delicate way you extended your friendship to all who would accept it and felt the hurt deeply when it was rejected. You extended this same hospitality to the many who came to the door at St Mary’s. In fulfilment of the text in today’s Gospel, you “fed the hungry and welcomed the stranger.” How well you spoke at Vincent’s funeral – Vincent, unwashed and unkempt, whom you allowed each week to serve at Mass. You respected him where others may have looked askance. How well you treated Gabrielle who startled all who saw her. You helped her find happiness and companionship. At this very moment the words of the King are surely being addressed to you, “Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. ”. You left the ship and presented yourself to Bishop Arthur Fox, who sent you first to Fairfield. Though your stay there was temporary, the Parish Priest of the time gave you valuable advice, which dovetailed with the pastoral orientation that was the particular strength of the seminary at Carlow. Your balanced approach and sound opinion, which I often called on, was appreciated by Archbishop Little who involved you in many significant committees. About these you were reticent for it was not in your character to brag or boast. You did not push yourself forward for you had confidence in yourself and wished only to serve the Church and your people. The Archdiocese welcomed your wisdom and stability and appointed you to difficult situations confident that you could handle them. Your solid frame was inhabited by a solid character. Thus you lived out your pastoral life firstly in South Melbourne. How did you cope, fresh faced and innocent, with the colourful personalities of South Melbourne about whom you told hilarious anecdotes? Few had your range of stories suited to every circumstance and few could tell them so well. Then you went to Armadale where you managed the Parish Priest with skill. After that in East Melbourne and Ivanhoe then Diamond Creek where you lived in the side room of a small, old church; then in Burwood at a difficult time, and lastly in East St Kilda one of the most diverse parishes in Melbourne. You constantly thought about Parish life and developed imaginative strategies. You knew your people and fulfilled the words of last night’s Gospel, “I know my sheep and my own know me”. Aware that you could not longer continue full time you presented the medical report to Archbishop Pell who was shocked at its contents. Your natural reticence meant that few in your family knew of your illness. Some of them have been able to come here and their presence shows the affection in which you were held. Despite your illness you continued nevertheless to supply. Your diary was full. Even in the last days of your life you expressed your wish to continue. You died with your boots on, a true pastor to the end. On the cover of the funeral booklet is the photo that captures your character so well and which was reproduced in the thousands of brochures sent to all the Parishes as part of the annual appeal for retired priests. Through the photo and its accompanying words Archbishop Hart wished to acknowledge the dedication of the many Irish priests in Melbourne who had left the green fields of home to serve in this far away land. It is not possible to capture a life in a few words. Indeed there is only One who truly knows you. He will proclaim to us what you have been and what you will be. You came from Ireland to the ends of the earth. You are now on your last, your greatest journey. We have gathered around you to speed you on your way, and where you are going we hope to follow. We ask you therefore, Chris, to prepare a place for us, and when our time comes welcome us to the hospitality of heaven. (Fr John Dupuche)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1320
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__label__cc	0.688614	0.311386	83 verbs to use for the word « choice » \| Collocation dictionary (For more on how the industry booted its "informed choice" argument, click .) One is available in the book 7 Kinds of Smart: Identifying and Developing Your Many Intelligences , by Thomas Armstrong, which offers choices such as, "I enjoy entertaining myself or others with tongue twisters, nonsense rhymes, or puns" and "I find it difficult to sit still for long periods of time." Here, a good technology allows choices to be heavily individuated. Short of that radical change, effective legislation should be passed to increase choices for employees. Reed was an inspired choice: He had enough principles to win religious conservatives' trust, but not enough to scare everyone else. In my view Mr B has not taken into account that Miss A was a frail, vulnerable elderly woman who, because of her demented state, was unable to exercise choice in the situation. The entry of independent testing services will not only provide choice for network operators, but also ensure that there is a good chance of testing facilities being available at all times. It's during the lousy years with weak teachers that we parents suddenly find ourselves being led from our particular complaints to ask bigger questions about the whole approach of a school, and being tempted to think in unduly polarized terms--as if there was some clear-cut choice between constructivist and more teacher-directed learning. Determinations require a balance to be struck between preserving the incentives of access seekers and access providers to invest, encouraging choice and the delivery of quality services at competitive prices. The broad base of subjects in Year 9 allows students to study subjects at an introductory level ensuring choices made in the senior school are based on experience. Come to our next breakfast meeting and learn from Warwick Wright, TAB's general manager of technical services how TAB exploits technology to provide its customers with ever expanding choices for placing their bets. New Zealand as a nation, and as a collection of local communities, now faces choices about how much biodiversity we wish to conserve and how much we wish to contribute to this effort. The mid-range imageRUNNERs combine a maximum paper capacity of 4,550 sheets; trayless duplexing; envelope printing and advanced finishing choices including saddle stitch booklet finishing, single and multi-position stapling and 2 or 3 hole punching. I congratulate the writers of the publication for presenting the much ignored choices of a widely held set of beliefs in such a natural, accessible fashion." This includes internalising management and environmental costs, and internalising choice in achieving fisheries management environmental standards or goals. It is the inevitable turbulence and messiness of introducing choice and competition to a major social program. Prices: All prices subject to change before deposit paid.Alterations: All modifications to menu choices or guest numbers must be received five days before the charter date. But only in small respects have developments in technology and the global economy narrowed choices over policy. While the retail market was officially deregulated in 1993, the cost of interval metering and data handling effectively prevented choice for all but a few hundred. Besides a number of questions regarding individual health, prey choice, territorial behaviour, movement patterns and reproductive success in relation to parasite loads can be worth investigating. This is the so-called rights-based approach in that the consumer has the right to know what treatment entails in order to make a reasoned choice and thus give valid consent. A six weight is a good all around rod and the recommended choice for the beginner. Nobody says this to men about their baseball caps, the ubiquity of which has reduced choices for men just as general hatlessness has diminished the possibilities for women. However, there are still many controversies regarding choice of fluids [ 9 10 11 12 ] , vasopressors [ 13 14 15 ] , hemodynamic end-points for resuscitation [ 16 17 18 19 20 ] , and monitoring techniques. Then having made repeated choices that were clearly wrong, in betrayal after betrayal I convinced myself that what I had indulged in I needed. Searching for the rabbis' ELS, therefore, required choices about what names to use for each particular rabbi. We must oppose any proposal that increases costs or restricts choices without good reason." The association noted this information supported the decision to retain choice for clients in New Zealand. But employers on the panel scuttled all concrete measures to return choice to consumers. And all those CHOICES’, those seeming choices that are an illusion, that are the wrong path, will disappear, one by one. In Australia, which is to lead the peacekeeping force, the Sydney Morning Herald said, by contrast, that Australia intends "to respect the will of the East Timorese people and their clearly stated choice of freedom." As a necessary part of their education, students need to be enable to move into the world beyond school, carrying with them nationally recognised qualifications that support choices either to continue in tertiary education or to begin employment. In describing Nichols' interpretation, the problem of technique immediately arises, because to give examples of specific line readings suggests that he's merely made a sequence of acting choices, when what makes his performance so engrossing is his ability to embody all these aspects of his character at once. This event is an automotive triathlon with a hill climb, an autocross and a motorkhana, with the events being set up, and tyre choice regulations so that even smaller cars can have a reasonable chance. This provides access to enormous markets, and customers have buying choices they never had before. Carefully calculated choices in bull selection are essential to their success, both in maximising the results they achieve from their steer progeny and in building on the milking and productive ability of their cow herd replacements. The racial discrepancy of this casting choice doesn't bother me nearly as much as the fact that portraying Edgar Allen Poe as a guy with a high-pitched, breathless voice who has had a ton of plastic surgery would put such a completely different spin on what might have been the psychological issues behind the writing of those scary twisted stories that it just might be impossible to ever really enjoy them again. If, having read the above you are interested in producing a unit for English, Social Studies or ESOL Online please email Phil Coogan, indicating your interest and submitting a completed Choice of Unit Form. Apart from the advantage of conferring choice, the other benefit from offering the CBTA is that drivers tend to experience a wider variety of driving tasks and conditions during professional lessons. I believe we New Zealanders unfortunately have a genius for confusing ourselves by defining choices where real choices don't exist - or establishing false dichotomies if you wish to use impenetrable language. These actions of government have served not to deny choice, but to increase it. They also indicated whether the individual was enrolled in a Fee-For-Service (FFS) or a capitated (HMO) plan, a choice provided by the insurer. CW: They make their choices based upon advice given by counsellors. The choice depends on the area to be treated and the depth of the lines. Further complicating analysis of the impact of childhood and adult socioeconomic position on health are choices regarding the socioeconomic measure(s) employed [16â€“18]. Libertarians have great faith that people nearly always make rational choices and that having more choices can't be bad. The Wall Street Journal says the choice proves that H-P "is serious about continuing to revamp its stodgy image," while a New York Times editorial calls it evidence that the glass ceiling "is at least cracking." The papers all note that the choice met with the communists' approval and hence is likely to be approved by the parliament, possibly resolving the country's leadership crisis. While four other witnesses criticized the duplicity of "pro-drug" forces and the naiveté of the voters, Romley bluntly identified the central choices facing law enforcement: go after doctors, federalize marijuana enforcement, go to court, and get a strategy. Thus, we end this section with a cautionary note about filters: the choice requires familiarity with the raw data (one reason for the earlier emphasis on qualitative scrutiny of data plots prior to quantitative analysis); a specific criterion or goal; and a conservative sense about whether the important components of the signal might be distorted. Watson invokes Shelldrake's "morphic fields" to support the view that each individual "right" choice helps to create a climate of rightness. Many of the opponents of school choice send their kids to private school, even while professing steadfast belief in public schools. After investigation, the choice fell on a block of 130 acres near New Lynn owned by the Gardner brothers. By Nic Cooper, Southern Alpacas Stud As the choice grows in NZ for studs, the buyer needs to become more discerning. You will only be contacted in the manner of your choice indicated by you on the form below. I thought it a good choice leaning towards upbeat, kick-ass grooves with a twist of sci-fi. These choices left me in quite a quandary. Eliminate those that are obviously wrong, and then work on the remaining (with your adequate preparation, the final choice ought not to be difficult). Although support for these choices play out largely along party lines, the papers note that Republican support for the choices that make life more complicated for Clinton has flagged somewhat in recent days. Gazing back at the wreckage, the interesting question is not the crude choice posed on political chat shows--"Ken Starr: Hero or Villain?" Some choices proffered in the new "Marriage and Family" thread: friendship, mutual respect, honesty, humor, and variety. The choice ranges from traditional hand-carved Chinese rosewood furniture to well-made reproductions of modern Western styles. I suspect Banks' choice reflects his own commitment to a sensibly conventional vision of the intellectual life, one that casts more light--and less heat--than much of the heady verbiage in the current debates about the Black Intellectual. As this subselection is not routinely subjected to independent test using input examples originally withheld from the subselection process, it is generally not possible to judge how specifically the subselection choices relate to this specific set of examples as opposed to the general population of potential examples. A few such painful choices rescued what might otherwise have been a disastrous first term. The obvious choice seemed to be New Zealand. But, implicitly, the choice serves a more didactic purpose as well. That is what rat choice teaches, and nobody has yet proved it wrong--even in theory. So it was more a case of the wrong choice undoing all our hopes, not a great champ like Lyell letting us down. Rathkeale is one of the Trinity Family of Schools - the family of schools of first choice upholding Christian values and focused on personal excellence. Once the requirement level rises above the simple invoicing/cashbook/general ledger level, or when multiple users must be supported, the product choice widens and determining the features required becomes more complex. (The taster who made this choice advises Microsoft on what new features should go into the next version of Word.) Hidden Dragon is Ballroom Babe's first live foal but has been followed by a Flying Spur 2yo colt, a Redoute's Choice yearling filly and a Redoute's Choice colt foal. Consider color first because your color choice affects the background or template that you use for the entire presentation. Resene Paint Effects Medium is an Environmental Choice approved product. Giving to either agency is a choice attached to a clear moral judgment. Such a choice bears directly on the presence and possession, practice and experience, of many interpersonal skills. At nightfall, new choices beckon. They are learning to make positive choices concerning alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and to support each other when those choices are challenged. They're neither good enough to take straight--the choices convey no aesthetic authority; the performances make no earthly sense--nor consistently awful enough to enjoy as camp. We have a choice and in the end, that choice determines who we choose to follow. Afterward, the boys were told that their choices divided them into a "Klee group" and a "Kandinsky group." But what if for some reason our ocean of consumer choices dries up? oneself yawning_whole-heartedly mediate manipulatively offend tom_is_as_strong_as asappropriate asaresult basedon lookforward inaugurate_a_campaign ccupation stages_of_life xenophobic employee_benefits	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1342
__label__wiki	0.556922	0.556922	Neverout – the atmospheric puzzle game debuts on PlayStation 4 Alison Jones Tuesday, Oct 23 2018 10:02AM 0 Gamedust, a development studio based in Poland, announces the release of Neverout on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR. Up until now only Nintendo Switch players and PC or mobile VR devices owners could enjoy this unconventional puzzle game. Sony fans rejoice as now you also can solve complex environmental riddles, both in VR or sitting in front of the TV screen. Can you get out? Neverout is a multi-layered puzzle game with unique gameplay mechanics. The player wakes up in a small cube and his task is to find a way out of the claustrophobic trap. It soon turns out that leaving the first room is only the beginning of the road. Neverout offers more than 60 challenging levels. The difficulty increases with each stage, and the means of exiting the traps are getting gradually more complicated. Numerous deadly obstacles, such as electric fields or spiked traps are put in your way out. In order to avoid them, you can use teleports, small moving cubes or even change the plane of movement which shifts the gravity, causing the elements that are not fixed to the ground to fall. Be careful to not get crushed! Just one small mistake can cause death and you’ll have to start the level all over again. Two games – One price Neverout is a game created with VR in mind and wearing VR headset allows you to get the most out of the experience. However, this doesn’t mean that the other players can’t feel the thrill of excitement while playing the game. The Switch version is a great proof that Neverout doesn’t lose its atmosphere while playing on TV. That’s why, in the PS4 version, developers from Gamedust wanted to give the players a choice. Available on the PS Store, Neverout includes both the VR and the “regular” version, which was previously only available on Switch. You can smoothly jump between the gameplay modes at any time. It is the player who decides whether to use PSVR goggles or prefers the traditional screen. And if you own a PS4 Pro and choose the latter option, you will be able to play at a higher – 4K resolution. Neverout launches on PlayStation 4 on October 23rd, 2018. The game can be purchased for 7.99 Euro on the PS Store. Gamedust website – https://gamedust.co Neverout website – https://gamedust.co/Neverout Neverout on PlayStation website – https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/neverout-ps4/ Tags indiegames indienews neverout PS4 Disgaea 5 Complete Available Now on Steam MudRunner's American Wilds Launch Trailer Aidan Bates 1 day ago Stranded Sails crosses Harvest Moon with Zelda and its coming to consoles this October Sahil Lala 6 days ago Paul Laureles 7 days ago	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1346
__label__cc	0.683528	0.316472	8th Grade Basketball 2018 #SOL18 I’ve been blessed of the last couple of years to have teams who have been gifted with some amazing talent, and their records have reflected this. Basketball has come easy to these girls and it shows. #twogreatseasons Walking into this season was an unknown. These were girls I’d had in class 15 days as 7th graders last year, girls who were pretty new to me. I’d watched them play last year, but it seemed last most of them grew three inches over the summer, so I had no idea what to expect. #theycanbeamystery I’ve been pleasantly surprised. I’ve been the “relationship guy” (I know, let it be) and had to work on those relationships with kids I’ve not had a lot of experience with. I’ve had to teach a lot more. The last two teams that came through, I could have just rolled a ball out, let them practice, then gone to games and played. This group has required more teaching of technique, of thought process, of how to “play” the game. And I love it. It’s hard, it’s mentally challenging, and I’m sad the season is done on December 20th, at least for our middle school team. Our club team will play through February 2nd. They are my refuge from when 6th grade gets crazy. Yes, they are 8th grade girls, but they want to be there, they want to get better, and they want to learn. As I’ve said before, I love going to school because it’s not a job. With a team like this, it makes getting up in the morning even more easy. My question: how do we keep them interested after 8th grade? My really good 8th grade team of two years ago was 8 girls, now it’s down to three. My really good team last year has gone from 9 girls to 6. You cannot build a program with an attrition rate like that. But then again, I’m just a middle school coach, my opinions really don’t matter outside my tiny little sphere of influence, and I should just be happy with what I have. Right? 🙂 Darin Johnston Just a guy from Iowa, who's suddenly found himself at a place in life he never expected to be 20 years ago! I live on an acreage with my wife, two daughters, two dogs, seven cats, chickens, two cows, and quarter acre garden. Find me at my blog: Life of a Conflicted Teacher https://iowaconflictedteacher.com/ Slice of Life Tuesday #SOL basketball, coaching, edcuation, girls basketball, learning, life, Love, middle school, passion, personal, relationships, school, Teaching, work 2 thoughts on “8th Grade Basketball 2018 #SOL18” Elisabeth Ellington I love basketball too and I enjoyed reading your thoughts as a coach. The question of how to keep students playing and committed through high school is a tough one. So many demands for their time and energy. I wonder if the high school coaches are as committed to relationship as you are. That is what has made the difference every time for my son in sports: when he’s with a coach who prioritizes relationship and knowing kids, he can really shine. >a coach who prioritizes relationship and knowing kids< I cannot imagine a coach who doesn't believe this is important, but yet, so many don't put it into action. And I agree, there's so much put on our high schoolers any more it's a wonder they don't all quit sports! 😦 Thanks for stopping by! 🙂 Get out there and make it happen! #MondayMotivation twitter.com/coach_Doyle/st… 1 day ago Always a great night when I can learn from the best teachers in the world! #iaedchat 1 day ago A7: Needing to look at my schedule for the upcoming yet. My time for SEL was cut, so I need a plan. #Iloveitwhenaplancomestogether #iaedchat 1 day ago @KarlyMoura @craigyen @Flipgrid @SEANJFAHEY Hi Karly! Craig just bulied me (not really 😂) into having a look at Fli… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 day ago A6: Growith mindset = "I can't do this, yet. I will keep trying." Grit: What's inside you to indeed, keep trying. #iaedchat 1 day ago Follow @aniowateacher Why not follow my blog via email?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1347
__label__wiki	0.648466	0.648466	Things to put on your resume: college attended, previous work experience, favorite pop idol Mar. 19, 2014 06:07 am JST Mar. 19, 2014 \| 07:31 am JST By Casey Baseel Job hunting is a concentrated, intense process in Japan. In general, major companies all do their recruiting during the same, single stretch of the year, which runs through winter and early spring. Most college students try to line up a job roughly a year before graduation, and those who fail to have a doubly difficult road ahead, as not only will they have to wait a year to try again, being a year or more older than other candidates is considered a black mark against an individual. With so much pressure on them, job hunters should be happy to learn of what may be a new secret weapon they can implement in trying to land their dream job: make it completely clear that they love idol singers. At first glance, this seems like a risky maneuver. Sure, more people than ever are proudly owning their otaku or geekish tendencies, but compared to people who love anime or video games, idol otaku are far more likely than most other obsessive fanbases to give the average Japanese person the creeps. Even train and railways nuts are at least considered to have a periphery fascination with engineering, which can give them a leg up on their competition for jobs in that field. If you’re old enough to need a job, though, many would say you’re old enough to have outgrown frilly-costumed vocal units. Some experts even argue that not only is going on at length about your hobbies in a job interview unprofessional, if your specific leisure activities rub the interviewer the wrong way, you might be pigeonholing yourself as someone whose personality and values wont mesh with those of the company at large. Still, at least one music industry professional thinks the experiences of idol otaku give them a set of advantages over other job hunters. Nico Nico News reports that the unnamed insider went so far as to say, “I’d like them to make clear that they’re idol otaku during their interviews.” We’re guessing he means you should mention the names of the groups you like, not show up for the interview wearing your special concert-going happi coat over your suit jacket. But just what can young job seekers learn from their love of idols, aside from the exact timing of where to shout “Kyun!” during their stage performances? For one, the anonymous music professional says they have a unique understanding of how to drum up sales, even in a slow economy. Part of the reasons the most popular idol units’ sales are so high is because the industry figured out a way to convince fans to buy multiple copies of the exact same CD. Recently, it’s become common practice for groups to hold sweepstakes for the chance to shake hands with the members of the troupe, or for fans to have a Polaroid snapshot taken with their favorite member. When promotions like this are going on, each extra CD a person buys gives them one more chance at being chosen for these enviable honors, therein encouraging the most dedicated fans to snap up as many copies as they can. This is also why shortly after the winners of these contests are determined, used CD shops get flooded with idol CDs. By that point, though, the record label’s already got its sales, and being able to unload their extra copies gives fans that much more cash for, you guessed it, the band’s next release. From a pure marketing standpoint, it’s a pretty ingenious system. We suppose it’s possible that after so much exposure, hardcore idol fans are more likely than others to see the potential upsides of such tactics, even though we’re not entirely sure this makes them any better at developing their own. The second thing that purportedly makes idol otaku more employable is their familiarity with unique and modern ways of spreading information and getting a company’s product into the public consciousness. The music exec describes idol fans as being on the “cutting edge” in this field, pointing to how fans search Twitter for the latest info about their favorite groups, or how free CDs are passed out for up and coming idol units at the concerts of more established performers. Again, though, while these are all great brand-building strategies, we’re not sure that years spent on the consuming end will inevitably translate into being able to produce the same success. For example, we enjoy a cold beer as much as anyone does, but that hardly makes us qualified to open our own brewery, seeing as how our understanding of the brewing process is hops plus barley plus magic equals fun. Most ironic of all, though, is the theory that idol otaku have latent yet powerful social skills. The popular image, after all, of hardcore fans is that they’re mumbling, awkward types for whom eye contact is about as frequent as alien contact. However, the music exec once again points to handshake events and other opportunities for fans to meet idols face-to-face. It’s no secret that many idol otaku harbor romantic feelings for their favorite singer. For many, being selected to shake hands is a rare 0.000000001% chance of forming a personal connection, and they’re not going to let it go to waste. While some may go to laughable extremes, this comfort in putting themselves out there and attempting to do something that makes them more likely to be remembered can be a huge asset when it comes to interviewing for a job. The largest companies in talk with hundreds of applicants every year, and even in comparatively conformist Japan, an increasing number of recruiters are expressing frustration at candidates’ inability to distinguish themselves from each other. All else equal, being “the guy who really likes idols” might be enough to help a person stand out and get called back for the next round of interviews. Sources: Jin, Nico Nico News Read more stories from RocketNews24. -- Elitism divides otaku culture as the popularity of Japanese pop idols expands -- How to date an idol: A guide to the highly improbable -- Restaurant combines delicious sushi with live performances by J-pop idols © http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/03/14/things-to-put-on-your-resume-college-attended-previous-work-experience-favorite-idol-singer/ Fox Cloud Lelean Mar. 19, 2014 11:14 am JST Um, ok. Don't know about anyone else, but I'd rather be hired because I'm the best candidate for the job, not because I'm a Kotoko fan. Besides, I'm 6'5", I don't think I have any trouble standing out. Mar. 19, 2014 01:23 pm JST Is it really a good idea to write on your resume something akin to "I am obsessed with underage girls dancing in bikins"? Thunderbird2 Why are they so restricted to winter and spring for recruiting staff? Bit blinkered if you ask me. people leave, work increases, there will always be openings for new staff throughout the year. Daft. JoiceRojo Never having problems in getting a job I wouldn't know how to respond to this article. However, if I think myself as a "recruiter" or someone who has to evaluate a person for his performance, I can see how saying something like this would help a recruit, I mean, otakus and idol fans have some ideal characteristics for some jobs, like when you need someone who is clean and neat at classification, or someone who is has to deal with strong personalities, having such a "hobby" makes them more concentrated and not prone to conflict... besides, it seems to me that many applicants use some formulas and standard answers so it is difficult to distinguish them... Meh. I'll stick with listing myself as the 2006 Time Magazine Person of the Year. jamplass Including "hobbies" are sometimes OK on a resume. However, it's fair game to ask in the interview "so what is it about ____idol that inspires you?". Chances are the candidate will say some inane comment about their "cuteness" which is utterly uninspired and boring. Fail. Debate brewing over Western taste in traditional Japanese tea bowl Moving to Japan? Here are 10+ tips to help women prepare for expat life Japanese people least likely to talk to strangers or offer help on airplanes, survey finds 10 Unique Father’s Day Gifts From Japan An Insider’s Guide To Hiking Mt. Jinba How to Fight Against Climate Change Living in Japan Taking Bereavement Leave As a Foreign Worker in Japan 10 Things I Learned From Climbing Mt. Fuji Letters From Japan: “He Doesn’t Have Any Pictures Of Us!”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1358
__label__wiki	0.714752	0.714752	Tag Archives: Second Chorus Please note that my title isn’t “If . . . . ” The ideal jazz club experience, if you were to take fabled movies as a guide, is an exuberantly chaotic spectacle. One trumpet player vanquishes another by playing higher and louder; two drummers pound away in grinning synchronicity; musicians magically get together in thunderous ensembles. Everyone knows what the song is and what key they are playing in; musical routines miraculously coalesce without rehearsal. Inevitably the audience is on its feet, cheering. Long live the new king of jazz! Everybody join in! (Consider, if you will, “Second Chorus,” “The Glenn Miller Story,” or “The Five Pennies,” and other deliciously unreal episodes.) I doubt that many of these fanciful scenes ever happened away from the soundstage. Even if they did, hey aren’t my idea of pleasure. Everything is too loud, and the movies assume that everyone in the crowd is hip, attentive, listeners unified into an appreciative community. I wonder if this audience ever existed, although in Charles Peterson’s glorious photographs of 52nd Street jam sessions, no one is texting or even reading a newspaper. For me, the ideal scenario is quieter: a small audience, paying attention, in a quiet club — quiet enough so that I can hear the music. And the improvising shouldn’t be self-consciously exhibitionistic, one player trying to outdo another. My dream, rarely realized, needs an intuitive connection between players and audience. It happened often in the sessions Michael Burgevin led at Brew’s, featuring Joe Thomas, Vic Dickenson, Ruby Braff, Sam Margolis, Jimmy Andrews, Kenny Davern, Dill Jones, Rudy Powell, Herb Hall, Marshall Brown, Wayne Wright, and others. Last night (Sunday, December 7) was frigid and the winds were unkind — perfect weather fo staying indoors. But I made my way to the Ear Inn to hear the EarRegulars. Because Jon-Erik and Jackie Kellso are off somewhere around the Mexican Riviera, the Regulars were led by the brilliantly soulful guitarist Matt Munisteri. He arrived first, his hands cold, looking harried but greeting me pleasantly. Next in the door was the fine, surprising tenor saxophonist Michael Blake, whose playing I had appreciated greatly on the only other occasion I had heard him — also at the Ear. Bassist Lee Hudson and trombonist Harvey Tibbs completed this quartet. Matt, Harvey, and Lee have all played together at the Ear and I would imagine other places, so they know and respect each other. Michael, about whom I wrote some weeks ago, fit in immediately. By his playing, I would guess that he isn’t one of those deeply archival types who thinks, when someone mentions a song title, “Oh, yes, Billie recorded that with Bunny and Artie in 1936. In two takes.” But when either Matt or Harvey called Walter Donaldson’s IT’S BEEN SO LONG as their first tune, I could hear Michael listening intently for the first few measures, perhaps to remind himself. Then he, like Lester, leaped in. His jazz radar is exquisite. Someone said of Milt Gabler, the Saint of Commodore Records, that he “had ears like an elephant.” Michael deserves the same accolade: he is a peerless ensemble player, finding countermelodies, call-and-response, and harmony parts while everything was moving along at a brisk tempo. Harvey Tibbs, resplendent as always in white shirt, was in execptional form as well: several songs began with trombone-guitar duets, beautiful vignettes. Like Michael, Harvey can fit himself into any ensemble, galloping or loitering. He has a wonderful musical intelligence, which he displayed on James P. Johnson’s OLD FASHIONED LOVE, which had a truly churchy ambiance to start — helped immeasurably by Matt’s delicate single-note lines, music for a troubadour under his Beloved’s balcony. Lee Hudson kept lively, limber time, saving himself for an intense solo on WRAP YOUR TROUBLES IN DREAMS in the second set. A lively JUST YOU, JUST ME followed James P.’s paean to the more seemly days of yore; here, Blake exploded into his solo, sounding at times like a supercharged Lester Young with modern sensibilities. Michael’s tone is often consciously dry instead of pretty, and he approaches his lines in a sideways fashion (his phrases begin and end in surprising places). A phrase might have an audacious shape — a Slinky tumbling down an irregular staircase — but each one landed without mishap. I could hear the whole history of jazz tenor in his work — not only Lester, but Lucky Thompson and Al Cohn, Sonny Rollins as well. He and Harvey took off on a song I didn’t expect — JAZZ ME BLUES — their version harking back not to Bix but to Glenn Hardman or to some imagined jam session in the afterlife, with Bird sitting amidst the Dixielanders at Copley Square. Although Tom Delaney’s Twenties classic is full of breaks, Blake bobbed and weaved in the ensembles. A moody WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE? followed — suggesting that the four players were really considering that question on the tiny square of floor they claim as the Ear’s bandstand. Finally, in deference to inescapable holiday music, someone called for a Bird-and-Diz version of WHITE CHRISTMAS, and it joyously closed the set. A long pause for the quartet’s dinner ensued, but a noble visitor, his tenor saxophone at his side, joined them: none other than Dan Block. The two players had a good time, playing their solos while standing at the bar, one listening deeply to the other, or forming a loose circle. Harvey, perhaps, called for the Basie classic 9:20 SPECIAL to begin the second set, then they all became optimistic (the only way to face the economic news) with WRAP YOUR TROUBLES IN DREAMS, then, in honor of the gales outside, a trotting GONE WITH THE WIND. They ended with a jubilant IF DREAMS COME TRUE, where Blake got so caught up in the vehemence of his double-time phrases that he was almost kneeling on the floor as he soloed. It was an extraordinary night of music. Perhaps it would have seemed insufficiently dramatic for the movies, but my jazz dreams came true for a few hours. P.S. The delghtful jazz singer Barbara Rosene was also in the audience. Her new Stomp Off CD, “It Was Only A Sun Shower,” is perhaps her finest recording to date. A new one is in the works, devoted to naughty double-entendre songs from the Twenties, where the He-Man (whether Handy or Military) always stands at attention, can trim any girl’s garden and make her coffee boiling hot. What delights await us! 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__label__cc	0.63665	0.36335	Jennifer Riel In his 2007 book, THE OPPOSABLE MIND, Roger Martin made a convincing argument about how successful leaders think. They can hold two opposing ideas in their minds at once, he argued, "and then reach a synthesis that actually improves on each." That best-selling book focused on how successful leaders think, more than what they do. But over time, many self-declared fans of integrative thinking began to ask this question: "How do we actually apply integrative thinking to our own problems and situations?" They understood the concept but not how to apply it. Now, in CREATING GREAT CHOICES, Roger Martin and Jennifer Riel present a clear methodology to help readers map out their problems and the opposing ideas for solving them. In the process of teaching the methodology to graduate students, executives, educators and community leaders, Roger and Jennifer have refined and enhanced their own understanding of integrative thinking. And, they offer practical and memorable stories from leaders who have applied integrative thinking successfully - from music mogul Jay-Z to Jack Bogle, founder of Vanguard Group. This anticipated book introduces integrative thinking to a new generation of people who can use it to make great choices. Indigo.com EARLY PRAISE "The rarest of business books that teaches decision-makers how to think, not what to think. I found it superb and wholly original." -Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author, The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers; staff writer, The New Yorker "Two talented strategists offer vivid stories to unlock your creativity, strong evidence to challenge your assumptions, and practical exercises to sharpen your thinking." -Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author "I have worked hard to become a practitioner of this approach of finding the better third way, because I truly believe it leads to more effective and more creative choices." -David Taylor, Chairman and CEO, Procter & Gamble "It's an essential read that won't just change how you think, it will also change how you act." -Arianna Huffington, author, Thrive; CEO, Thrive Global; and founder, Huffington Post "In this compelling work, Riel and Martin show us how to use this fresh mental model to make great choices rather than settle for weak compromises." -Daniel H. Pink, author, Drive and To Sell Is Human "A critical tool in both business and life." -Lowell C. McAdam, Chairman and CEO, Verizon Communications "The Opposable Mind introduced the idea ... Creating Great Choices sets you on the path to mastery." -Tim Brown, CEO, IDEO; author, Change by Design Click here to send Jennifer an email © Jennifer Riel 2019	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1364
__label__cc	0.69578	0.30422	Blackface leaves child redfaced By Josh Lipowsky March 11, 2009, 7:59 pm 0 Edit The Gothamist blog posted this picture of a chasidic kid in Boro Park apparently raising money for charity and seemingly praising President Obama on his sign – while wearing blackface. Many of the comments are condemning the kid and his parents who allowed him out like that. Obviously, blackface has become one of the most racially divisive costumes of the time because of the inherent racism during the time it was widely used by white people to portray black people. Is it still offensive? And where’s the line? If somebody dresses as an Arab for Purim, is that offensive? Does the world care? What if somebody dresses as Hitler? Can we make fun of him yet? Mel Brooks certainly can but if the average Joe shows up at a Halloween or Purim party dressed as Hitler do you think he’ll be well received? Eric Cartman dressed as Hitler in an episode of South Park once and got sent home. He later came back dressed as a ghost but the white hood was a little too pointy on top and reminiscent of another white cloaked figure who likes to burn crosses. So, what say you? Where’s the line now for good taste? The Big Lipowsky	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1368
__label__cc	0.648469	0.351531	[Review] Summer Night’s Dream – FTISLAND July 27, 2018 July 27, 2018 Posted in KPOP, ReviewsTagged FT Island FTISLAND is officially back on stage with a brand new single, Summer Night’s Dream, which is featured on their 6th mini-album, What If. The band, celebrated 10 years last year, with the release of Wind marking the milestone. And they didn’t stop after that, as the group released an album in Japan earlier this year. Minhwan became a father to a young boy back in May (and became engaged to Yulhee – former member of Laboum). Summer Night’s Dream doesn’t really appeal to me. I found the song conforming to the sound of some of the younger band’s in the industry, which really feels like it was a backwards move in my mind. To me, FT Island releases these intense songs but this one feels too sugary for me, in comparison. It does lack energy and definitely that intensity aspect that I know FT Island for. The song took on a light reggae sound and they managed to throw in some rock, which I thought was decent, towards the end. Hongki’s vocals were good but they weren’t amazing as in the past. I did like how some of the other members contributed to the song throughout the song, which was a first I believe (usually one of them only get a small section). Maybe if the rock was more prevalent with a side of reggae instead, I would have enjoyed it more but sadly that was not the case this time. The music video shows Hongki falling in love while working with this lady, who is also in the same line of work (mascots giving out flyers). He picks up with magical magnifying glass and it shows him this alternate reality where he does manage to take her out on a date and kind of woo her with a spectacular onstage performance. Once the credits roll, we see Hongki wake up in her presence but in reality, he wakes up with the rest of FTISLAND kicking him. I am not too sure what the purpose of the rest of the group was in the video, though there were some weird vibes given out. Going back to the sugary vibe from the song, the video is practically coated with it. I myself am not too keen on it but it was quite fitting for the song. One thought on “[Review] Summer Night’s Dream – FTISLAND” Pingback: [Review] Cookie – Lee Hong Gi (FT Island) ft. Jung Ilhoon (BTOB) – KPOPREVIEWED [Album Review] You Make My Day (5th Mini Album) – SEVENTEEN [Review] Between Us – Laboum	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1370
__label__cc	0.500121	0.499879	Listen to Eminem’s ‘Venom’ Song, Which Rhymes ‘Symbiote So’ and ‘Loco’ For the biggest music acts these days, it’s all about the surprise album. Taking a page from Cloverfield, and a book or two from Beyoncé, it seems like every new record (I’m old) from a major artist is released out of nowhere with very little hype or warning. Today’s new release (right before the long Labor Day weekend, no less! Sorry music critics!) is Eminem’s Kamizake. Marshall Mathers fans will have plenty to say about the entire 13-track listing, but as a movie nerd, I am preoccupied with the album’s final song: “Venom.” As in Venom, the upcoming movie about Tom Hardy as Spider-Man’s arch-nemesis, who eats people and them to turds in the wind. Eminem wrote a song about Venom. I’m listening to it now. An actual out-of-body experience could not feel stranger than this. Listen to it for yourself: Most of the lyrics are about Eminem, not necessarily Eddie Brock and his feelings about trying to eat Peter Parker’s head. “Venom” is said a lot, but more in a general sense, like venomous words. A few lyrics do directly refer to the comic book character though, like: I said, "Knock knock, let the devil in, alien" E-E-Elliot phone home, Ain't no telling when this choke hold On this game will end, I'm loco Became a symbiote, so My fangs are in your throat, ho You're steppin' in with my At the end of the song, Eminem actually uses Venom as a metaphor for his relationship with his longtime fans, comparing himself to the suit and them to Eddie Brock. (“If I’m the music that y’all grew up on / I’m responsible for you r— fools / I’m the supervillain dad and mom was losin’ their marbles to.”) That’s ... actually an interesting use of Venom? Still, the “loco / became a symbiote” part is the real game changer for me. There’s no way I don’t give Venom 10/10 now. The only way I couldn’t be more excited is if they release a music video where Tom Hardy as Venom is dancing in the background while Eminem raps this song. Venom opens in theaters on October 5. Gallery - Ranking Every Spider-Man Poster In History: 17 Hilarious Music Videos Featuring Movie Characters Source: Listen to Eminem’s ‘Venom’ Song, Which Rhymes ‘Symbiote So’ and ‘Loco’ Filed Under: Movies, Spider-Man, Tom Hardy, Venom	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1373
__label__wiki	0.572877	0.572877	Sioux Falls Native Named Commander of Battleship U.S.S. Stout Chad McKenzie Navy Office of Community Outreach (used with permission) The guided-missile destroyer U.S.S. Stout recently underwent a change of command ceremony in which a Sioux Falls native was named the new commander in charge. Commander Nathan Diaz relieved Commander Daniel Broadhurst as commanding officer in front of family, friends and shipmates. Before being named commanding officer, Diaz was previously the ship’s executive officer. “I am honored to lead the mighty warship Stout and thankful to Commander Broadhurst for paving the way for Stout’s future success,” said Diaz. USS Stout is part of DESRON 26, also known as the U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. Source: Navy Office of Community Outreach Download Our Mobile App Today Filed Under: Navy, Sioux Falls Categories: Articles, Main Street Cafe, News, Newsletter KSOO	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1374
__label__cc	0.63264	0.36736	La Peluda y El Calvo 5 Step Buying-a-Car Experience in Chile. November 1, 2016 November 28, 2016 Step 1: Arrive, and have a weekend in Santiago. After a hectic flight delay and pretty unhelpful Delta Airlines staff who refused to let us on our plane because we didn’t have visas to stay for 6 months (they never told us about that policy so I think it’s unfair), we were drained but relieved to be arriving in Santiago. Mauro, our air bnb host, had given us great directions so we took the bus and then metro through the centre to the the big hill that crowns the city. Nestling at the base of that hill is a little islet of calm which is cut off from the busy south by the river and is a few streets away from Bellavista, the young bohemian district. Mauro’s street in particular is a friendly family cul-de-sac with his grandparents living next door, who you can hear singing their favourite tunes and might bring you round pretty fantastic omelettes if you’re lucky. When we arrived Mauro was chirpy and curious about our stories. His house is like a cave full of colour, with individual cosy corners. Our room was yellow, the bathroom a deep orange, the living room a mixture of the two and everything was covered with his distinctive artistic style (have a look at the mural in our room). He told us a play he had written and directed was on later that night and even though we knew I would probably struggle to understand it, and Tom wouldn’t get much at all we thought it was a great opportunity to watch some homegrown talent. And he’s a man after my own heart, oh yes, the play was called ‘Los Hombres Tristes’ (The Sad Men) about what society expects for men, and the limiting roles it gives them. Yes, as a feminist I think talking about how to also liberate men is just as important if we’re going to change the way society thinks about women, also for other beneficial reasons for men themselves obviously. One quote I remembered, which I got Mauro to give me correctly from the play: “They never let us play with dolls and that meant we learnt, too late, how to treat a woman” (“No nos dejaron jugar con muñecas y eso nos costo aprender lentamente como tratar a una mujer”). I think that’s pretty beautiful, and the play was too. Three dynamic, pretty much naked, young men cried and shouted and told us what they couldn’t admit to anyone else. I was very moved, and cried a bit myself, it’s very special when you see one man holding another who is suffering. We couldn’t quite start our van adventure yet as we’d arrived on a Friday and most places were closed on the weekend, so we enjoyed the hospitality of our fabulous friends and went out dancing! Mauro also has three housemates, one who works at night so we never saw him apart from randomly in the day when we thought he was bringing back different prostitutes, but the other two are a couple who couldn’t be more lovely. Natalia is Mauro’s cousin and Alex was from the South, so had lots of advice for us there. They showed us how to make typical Chilean Piscolas, which is Pisco and Cola wehayy and we got Completos (hot dogs with avocado, tomato and lots of mayonnaise), Tom got the super large one which you have to hold with two hands it’s so big. Mauro invited round lots of friends and we went to a big gay night where I saw the most beautiful transvestites I have ever seen. We then spent a hungover Sunday going to the National Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, which has a pretty well designed mysterious basement. Step 2: Get a Chilean RUT number. Monday was the beginning of what we thought was going to be a hard slog to get through all the stages of getting a car and ended up being pretty easy thanks to some friendly strangers and of course, the internet. First we had to get our RUT numbers (I’m not going to go into detail on how to buy a car in Chile, there’s a really good step-by-step explanation at http://practicingforretirement.com/index.php/buy-a-car-in-chile/), this is like our national insurance number which foreigners can get in the UK too. In Chile you need it for everything, even getting a phone number, but especially for getting a car. We needed a Chilean national to come with us to a Notaria to say they sponsor us, but our housemates were all working in the day so we went online for help. On the PanAmerican Travelers Association page on Facebook I posted asking for help and pretty quickly someone replied saying their sister was in Santiago and we should message her and mention him (pretty helpful stranger!). Belen, his sister, also replied pretty quickly and said of course she could help us. So we met up with her mid-morning and headed to the offices. She was a slightly reserved in the beginning, asking us how we knew her brother (that was a bit awkward) but after we chatted to her as we went from one closed Notaria to another close by she warmed to us as she told us about her love for roller derby and how she wanted to visit the UK but to go to Manchester to visit Old Trafford. She’s pretty awesome basically, a small person with a lot of originality and I want to be her best friend. Anyway, we wanted to get her a beer to say thank you but we were never free at the same time so when we pass through on our way to Lima we’ll be ringing her up. Step 3: Find a car to buy After getting our RUT numbers and feeling pretty knackered we trundled back home and went back to looking at vans online (www.chileautos.cl) The first one we called had already been sold and our connection wasn’t great, my spanish still rusty so I wasn’t feeling confident. The second person I called had a resonating baritone voice, a veritable Santa Claus who broke us out of our afternoon-surfing-the-internet-after-a-busy-day feeling when he asked if we wanted to see the car now. Uh yes, and it turns out it was about two minutes from our house. We arrived at the headquarters of Channel 13 and met Joaquin, the voice who introduces the channel in the morning, just as charming and fatherly as you’d like. He took us to see the van, it all seemed very good. He was actually selling it for his son so that he can save for a house. We wanted to take it to a mechanic to get it looked at, we also wanted some time to stand back and take a breather, so we organised for the next day to take it to one which we’d found on iOverlander. iOverlander is an app where people travelling around the world living in movable vehicles help each other out by putting useful pointers on a map that everyone can see in an app, like places to sleep and have showers etc (they also use words like ‘big rigs’ and ‘a couple of kliks away’ which make us feel pretty cool). Step 4: Get it checked out by a mechanic Everything goes well at the mechanics, apart from he says the turbo doesn’t seem to be working and we will probably have to replace it and that could be up to 400 pounds. We look dolefully at Joaquin because we really want to buy it from him as he’s charmed us by saying he trusts us because he likes our faces and really seems like a genuine person. So with my still sketchy Spanish, but I have to say it’s especially difficult because I’m negotiating in numbers like 3million4hundredthousand pesos and I’m pretty sure I asked for just four thousand off first when I meant to say fourhundredthousand, we get there in the end and he says he wants to help us out and we get the turbo-fixing cost off. We feel bad later because the turbo ends up being in good condition (well we didn’t feel that bad). Step 5: Exchange money and papers That same day we took out 3million pesos from an ATM, using our Revolut cards, we were lucky they don’t have a limit on how much you can take out a day, and met Joaquin and his son the next day to first drop the money in his bank, and then go to the Notaria to exchange the documents. We had to pay 1.5% tax on the car, and some money for the exchange and that was that! The scariest thing was sleeping overnight with about 3,500 pounds taped to the underside of our bedside table. All done. Apart from now we had to make a bed in the back of the van, which was also pretty easy after some overlanding advice. We went to a big SODIMAC Constructors (like a B&Q) in Las Condes and got the wood cut to size, we did quick measurement of the back of the van and worked out our plan, and then just put it together with some nails and a hammer. We got the height of our bed from the boxes we bought to put everything in and then headed to the big flea market, Persa Bio Bio, to fill them. We bought a gas canister, cooking utensils etc. Oh and we used Waze to get around, it’s really difficult in Santiago to navigate as most roads are one way, and can be pretty busy. Tom picked up the rules pretty quickly, although we’re still confused about some of them. Then we went back to the house to say goodbye to the guys, and they gave us a chilean flag as a present, and then headed out of Santiago for the hills! 3 thoughts on “5 Step Buying-a-Car Experience in Chile.” Anne Frances says: Your adventures sound exciting. I love the bed you made in the back of your car, very creative! Anne x petrickle says: Aww the part about the sad men… totally agree that feminism is about liberating men as much as women! Moving 🙂 keep your stories coming ! 🙂 love to you both xxxx isisreid says: I miss you loads, and I’m excited for your blog! xxxx Unexpected Orlando Visit Free Camping Van Stops Heading South from Santiago	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1375
__label__wiki	0.887815	0.887815	Staff List > Staff Bio Recent Stories (view all stories) ‘Phantom Thread’ delivers a bracing, unconventional romance Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 Only toward the end does director Paul Thomas Anderson’s long game finally become apparent. Gary Oldman becomes Winston Churchill in the uneven ‘Darkest Hour’ Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 The film takes a deep dive into political machinations, as a wing of Churchill’s war council pressures him to negotiate with Hitler. Denzel Washington strains to play a neurotic lawyer in ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’ Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017 It's not a terrible performance, but the sweat is visible. ‘Wonder’ treats its sensitive subject a little too carefully Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 Director Stephen Chbosky deftly avoids many of the mawkish pitfalls endemic to this sort of inspirational story. Military veterans reunite in ‘Last Flag Flying’ This film will be only a footnote in Richard Linklater’s rich career. There’s no cheer in ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’ Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 The original film came out only 16 months ago. This is quite a rush job. George Clooney ineffectively resurrects a Coen brothers script in ‘Suburbicon’ Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 Reportedly, it was among the earliest screenplays written by Joel and Ethan Coen. Darren Aronofsky’s bold ‘Mother!’ is one of 2017’s best films Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 Viewers expecting a traditional, psychologically plausible narrative will wind up feeling cheated, even trolled, as it slowly metamorphoses into an unrepentant art film. ‘The Glass Castle’ makes compelling drama from family turbulence Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 Adapted from former gossip columnist Jeannette Walls’ 2005 memoir, the film focuses on the turbulent relationship between Jeannette and her father. Al Gore has nothing new to say in ‘An Inconvenient Sequel’ Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 It’s a bit like pressing the elevator button again in the hope that doing so will somehow speed things along.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1376
__label__cc	0.698812	0.301188	Comedy Briefs TV/Movies Kelly Ripa is developing a comedy for ABC October 8, 2013 Dylan P. Gadino 1 Comment abc, Kely Ripa, Mark Consuelos Kelly Ripa, the Longtime co-host of syndicated morning chat show Live with Regis and Kelly and now Live with Kelly and Michael has just inked a deal with ABC to producer her own sitcom for ABC. The untitled, multi-camera project will be produced with Ripa’s husband, actor Mark Consuelos, through their company Milojo Prods. According to Deadline, the show will, “center around a free-spirited single mom who’s raising two kids in Brooklyn and running a small design company with three of her best friends. Things take a turn when her conservative 16-year-old son starts interning at her company, intent on transforming the family business into a global empire.” Be sure to subscribe to the weekly Laughspin Podcast on iTunes or on SoundCloud for all the latest comedy news, audio clips and more! Listen to the most recent episode below! Tags: abc, Kely Ripa, Mark Consuelos ← Watch the new ‘Walter Mitty’ trailer with Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig and more! Watch Judd Apatow interview Pearl Jam for 50 minutes → Dylan P. Gadino Dylan is the founder and editor emeritus of Laughspin.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1378
__label__cc	0.666395	0.333605	Show Related Q&As What Colleges Offer Financial Management Degrees in Albuquerque? Which Philadelphia Schools Offer Financial Management Programs? Master's Degree in Financial Management - Accounting Financial Management Bachelor's Degree Which Schools Offer Financial... Business and... Colleges By State and... Which Schools Offer Financial Management Degrees Near Seattle, WA? Find out which Seattle schools offer financial management classes. See requirements, prerequisites and school information to find out which program best serves your needs. Schools offering Financial Management degrees can also be found in these popular choices. For students interested in pursuing a degree in financial management near Seattle, Washington, there are several options available. This article highlights a number of degree programs at various levels that are offered in that field in Seattle. There are several public and private schools offering degrees and graduate certificates in finance or closely related fields with a finance concentration. These programs typically prepare students for workforce entry or career advancement. Some graduate programs conduct online classes. Admission to master's degree programs generally requires a bachelor's degree and prerequisite classes; you may also be required to know a programming language, depending on the program you apply to. Keep reading to see if one of these programs is right for you. Bachelor's Degree Programs in Seattle, WA While earning your business administration degree at Seattle Pacific University, your instructors will teach you about business theories, principals and practices in addition to ethical behavior. As part of the program, you'll be required to either complete a business plan, study abroad, complete an honors project, participate in a business-related program or complete a spirituality and business course. You'll also be required to fulfill writing and computer competency requirements by completing the appropriate courses or exams. General business courses include micro- and macroeconomics, managerial communication, business finance and operations management, while finance concentration courses include investments and problems in corporate finance. Program Name: Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance Concentration Program Length: Four years, full-time Tuition: $37,086 per year (as of the 2015-2016 academic year) Admission Requirements: Teacher evaluation, SAT or ACT scores School Type: 4-year, private, not-for-profit; roughly 4,200 students (about 3,200 undergraduate) University of Washington - Seattle Campus The Foster School of Business at the University of Washington has a finance option in its business administration program. While enrolled, you'll learn about managerial economics, international financial management, financial theory and investments. Courses are focused on four core areas, including international finance, financial markets, corporate finance and investments. After earning your degree, you'll be well-prepared to work as a banker, financial manger or administrator. Program Name: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Finance Option Tuition: $11,839 per year for full-time, in-state residents, $34,143 per year for full-time, out-of-state residents (as of 2015-2016 academic year) School Type: 4-year, public; over 44,000 students (roughly 30,600 undergraduate) Graduate Certificate Options in Seattle, WA City University of Seattle The graduate certificate program at City University is ideal for individuals looking to advance their career in finance management. The program is delivered completely online and covers such topics as investing, trading, financial management, banking and capital formation. Online classes are kept small, and you'll be taught by instructors who are experienced in the financial world. 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__label__cc	0.740431	0.259569	Home Posts tagged "business" (Page 3) 365 Questions That Google Can't Answer, Uncategorized Question 170 of 365: What is the benefit of rubber handled safety scissors? By Ben and Kara Wilkoff June 20, 2010 June 20, 2010 365 Questions, answers, Beauty, business, Child, games, Hand Games, Learning, Scissors, Tools and Equipment, videoconferencing 0 Image via Wikipedia The inconsequential saved my daughter a lot of pain today. It probably saved us a trip to the hospital. It definitely saved us finding out the hard way if electrocution is possible using nothing more than a pair of scissors. Frankly, that is not something I ever care to … Continue reading"Question 170 of 365: What is the benefit of rubber handled safety scissors?" Question 168 of 365: When are we ready to fulfill our promises? By Ben and Kara Wilkoff June 18, 2010 June 18, 2010 365 Questions, business, chat, Internet Marketing, launch, Learning, Marketing and Advertising, Nielsen ratings, open spokes, social media, startup, video, webcam 0 Image via Wikipedia Making promises is one of the easiest things that I have ever done. They just roll off my tongue after a while. In fact, so long as I am talking to someone that is interesting enough, I will continue to make promises just to keep the conversation … Continue reading"Question 168 of 365: When are we ready to fulfill our promises?" Question 149 of 365: What happens when it shatters? By Ben and Kara Wilkoff May 30, 2010 May 30, 2010 365 questions, answers, business, Crafts, energy, Final examination, Glass, Learning, Materials, Mourning, shopping, Starbucks 0 The wind must have grabbed it while we were out. It must have taken hold of the oversized umbrella and flipped the entire table, shattering the glass top directly on the deck. It must have done this because when we came home we found the thousands of pieces and the … Continue reading"Question 149 of 365: What happens when it shatters?" Question 146 of 365: How are we taking turns? By Ben and Kara Wilkoff May 26, 2010 May 26, 2010 365 questions, Advocacy Groups, business, Child, Childcare, Children Youth and Family, family, Home, Learning, Queue area, Turns 0 Image via Wikipedia My children take turns with the best of them. They have a strong instinct for when it is their turn, but they will (if prompted and given a reason to do so, sometimes) give other people a chance to play with an important toy or go down … Continue reading"Question 146 of 365: How are we taking turns?" Question 145 of 365: How can we make self policing work? By Ben and Kara Wilkoff May 25, 2010 May 25, 2010 365 questions, answers, business, facebook, Learning, Mass media, Online Communities, social media, social network, twitter, Virtual community 0 Image by sociomantic via Flickr Many people are uninterested in social networking. For as many people that are joining Facebook every day (about 500 million total have done so), there is an enormous amount of people who want nothing to do with it. Moreover, there are even more people who … Continue reading"Question 145 of 365: How can we make self policing work?" Question 142 of 365: Who controls the power of suggestion? By Ben and Kara Wilkoff May 22, 2010 May 22, 2010 365 questions, AdamSavage, Ads, advertising, business, Discovery Channel, Food and Related Products, future, Jamie Hyneman, Learning, MythBusters, Product placement 0 Image via Wikipedia My children have trigger words. Certain phrases cannot be said in their presence. If these words are uttered within earshot, the response is so immediate and severe that you will wonder if there will ever be another state of mind for them. These are words like “ice … Continue reading"Question 142 of 365: Who controls the power of suggestion?" Question 131 of 365: Am I dressing for the job that I want? By Ben and Kara Wilkoff May 11, 2010 May 11, 2010 365 questions, answers, business, Casual, Clothing, cocktails, dining, dress, formal, intercourse, Jeans, Learning, Men, shopping, Suit, Trousers 0 Image via Wikipedia For an entire year, I wore only sports jackets and ties to work. No matter how hot and no matter how what day of the week, I wore a self-imposed uniform. Better yet, I had a total of three sports jackets to cycle through. A green checkered … Continue reading"Question 131 of 365: Am I dressing for the job that I want?" Question 117 of 365: When should you jump ship? By Ben and Kara Wilkoff April 27, 2010 April 27, 2010 365 questions, answers, business, energy, Fear, Fortune 500, Leadership, Learning, Peer pressure, Reflection, retirement, Status quo, work 0 Image via Wikipedia Other people affect us in the strangest ways. Retirement parties are one such example. The rash of these awkward moments in my life have really been getting to me. When people decide to cash in their chips, it really makes me eye the stack I have in … Continue reading"Question 117 of 365: When should you jump ship?" Question 115 of 365: When should we build things just to knock them down? By Ben and Kara Wilkoff April 26, 2010 April 26, 2010 365 questions, answers, arts, business, Chain reaction, Domino effect, Dominoes, Groupware, Learning, Lotus Notes, Recreation and Sports, Reflection, stories 0 Image by unloveablesteve via Flickr Domino Rally required a lot of patience. Setting up the huge amount of dominos in a row without knocking them over required a steady hand and an iron will to get to the very end of your plan instead of settling for knocking it down … Continue reading"Question 115 of 365: When should we build things just to knock them down?" Question 112 of 365: How do we show up now? By Ben and Kara Wilkoff April 23, 2010 April 23, 2010 365 questions, answers, arts, Beowulf, business, college, education, English poetry, google, Google Doc, literature, Online Communities, showing up, social-networking 0 Image by Simon Lieschke via Flickr I didn’t miss a class in college. Not the early morning british literature class with the English woman who hated students that “shouldn’t be english majors according to their lack of ability to write.” Not the earlier still poetry course with the stroke victim … Continue reading"Question 112 of 365: How do we show up now?"	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1387
__label__wiki	0.713101	0.713101	Leaves on my Family Tree Gold is running in my veins The mists rose slowly out of the valleys, as first the Clarence, and then its tributary, the Timbarra or Rocky River, were discovered by the cedar-getters and squatters. While the squatters were still busy establishing their empires, the magic cry of “Gold, gold!”, echoed down the valleys, and almost overnight the scene changed. Mining camps and townships sprang up on lonely parts of the runs, and roads became alive with hopeful diggers. This is the scene of our story. (Wilkinson, 1980) “On the Timbarra” by Tom Roberts from the NSW Art Gallery My mother was born in northern New South Wales. The various branches of her family tree met there because the country began to open up for timber-getting, farming and grazing in the 1830s as settlement gradually spread away from the areas first settled by the British around what is now Sydney. Then in 1857 gold was discovered at Boonoo Boonoo (pronounced Bunna Bunnoo by the locals) and in 1858 at Timbarra, in 1859 at Tooloom and Pretty Gully. The early history of the area is covered in Isabel Wilkinson’s brilliantly detailed but sadly unindexed book, “Forgotten Country” published in 1980. More recently (2009) Brett Stubbs has published “The Gold Digger’s Arms. Pubs of the Upper Clarence River district, New South Wales”, a useful and interesting read about (unsurprisingly) pubs, their owners and lessees and their local area history. Payne ancestors Mum’s Payne ancestors were convicts who received land grants in the Hunter region once they had served their sentences. “Big” John Payne (1843-1910) John Payne and his wife, Mary Ann Sophia (nee Merrick) left the Hunter around 1870 and worked their way through New South Wales with children born in Inverell in 1871, Tingha in 1874, Pallamallawa in 1876 and 1878, Bininguy in 1880 and Narrabri in 1884. Mary Ann Sophia died in Narrabri in 1885. Their oldest son, John Edward (Jack) was settled in the Upper Clarence by the time of his marriage in 1889. Gold was still being discovered and in fact there was a new boom in the early 1890s. The Paynes capitalised on this boom by opening the Tooloom Hotel in 1894. Tooloom Hotel, 1910 or earlier “It was said that ‘neither money nor brains have been spared’ in the building of the hotel there; ‘a building quite fit for [Tenterfield] stands up quite grandly over the Tooloom River, and the hospitality to be found there is indiputable’.” (Stubbs, 2009, p.27) Wherever the Payne family was living in 1889, it was obviously not the spacious establishment of the Tooloom Hotel for the story goes that when “Big” John Payne (so called because he weighed 23 stone) married for the second time in September 1889 and brought his new bride home, his son and daughter-in-law, married only two months themselves, were required to vacate the only double bed in the house. Smith and Merchant ancestors There are some mysteries surrounding George Smith but he was born in Buckinghamshire and arrived in Australia in 1857, maybe in the wake of the gold rush. He married Eliza Jane Merchant whose family switched from laying railways in England to digging for gold on the other side of the world. Their daughter, Mary Ann (Annie), married Jack Payne. McLean and Mulcahy ancestors Donald McLean and his wife Ann Matheson arrived in Australia in 1837. The highland clearances and economic changes in Scotland had impacted their families on Skye and in Inverness and the newly married couple joined the wave of immigration to Australia, America and Canada. Their daughter, Mary, married John Mulcahy the son of Irish immigrants who had also travelled north from the Hunter region. Farming opportunities and gold brought these families to the north of the colony. The branches meet The Tooloom gold diggings was the place where in 1893 a 17-year-old Hugh Mulcahy (son of John Mulcahy and Mary McLean) heard the news that Jack Payne’s wife, Annie (nee Smith), had given birth to a daughter. No doubt he congratulated the proud father but can’t have known that he would one day marry that daughter. The 35-year-old Hugh married the 18-year-old Ettie in 1911, and they were my grandparents. 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__label__cc	0.735243	0.264757	An iPad-enhanced Storytime, by Awnali Mills and Rachel Sharpe Posted by Amy Koester This is the story of an iPad enhanced storytime, told by colleagues Awnali Mills and Rachel Sharpe. Awnali: I was getting ready to do a bird-themed storytime and found the book Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray. It follows two children as they listen to various birds in their yard and watch a silent robin on its nest until its eggs hatch. The book verbalizes the calls of the various birds and contrasts them to the silent nesting bird. As I was reading over the story, I thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool if I could play these birdcalls for the kids?” I tried finding birdcall apps to work on my iPad in an unobtrusive way. No dice. I tried downloading individual bird calls, but that didn’t work well either. Frustrated, I reached out to my colleague Rachel Sharpe to see if she could conjure a technological brainstorm. She did! Rachel: I searched the Internet for free, downloadable birdcalls and struck gold with a math professor’s website from SUNY (the site has been around since 1997!). The birdcalls are registered under a creative commons license (CC BY-NC 3.0), so I was able to download most of what I needed and modify them to fit my needs. For the rest, I used www.foundsounds.com. Once I had my collection of birdcalls, I used Windows Movie Maker to arrange the sounds. Because I was working with sounds, not video, I had to add 90 seconds of a blank title screen to act as the video portion of the movie. I added the sounds, repeating some of the shorter ones, and left three seconds between each bird call to act as a buffer. When all the sounds were in place, I saved the video and uploaded it to zamzar.com, a file conversion site. Zamzar quickly converted the file to an .mp3, erasing the video portion of the file and just keeping the audio. Voila! I quickly attached that file to an email and shipped it off to Awnali. Awnali: Rachel’s .mp3 worked beautifully on the computer, but I needed it on my iPad. Following some instructions I found online, I downloaded Dropbox onto my computer and iPad and used the app to download and transfer the birdcalls .mp3. Success! I practiced manipulating the iPad while reading the book aloud several times to make sure that it worked seamlessly. I learned that the three-second interval Rachel had inserted was just enough time to read most of the lines without stopping, and it was easy to pause playback for longer lines. I had the .mp3 open and ready to go before the kids arrived (playing it from Dropbox). I held the book in one hand and operated the iPad with the other. This worked perfectly. As soon as the children heard the birdcalls, they gasped and looked at their parents, who smiled at them. When one little girl heard the catbird call, she piped up, “What was that??” Because the catbird does, in fact, sound like a cat! This combined to create the charming effect of walking through the woods listening to and watching birds. When I asked, “Do you see the_____ bird?” The kids excitedly assured me that they did. I couldn’t have asked for a better effect. Undoubtedly, straightforward apps are much easier to utilize. But we shouldn’t allow ourselves to be limited to only the content supplied by others. In the true spirit of makers, we stepped out of the box, developed an idea, collaborated with others, and utilized numerous technologies to produce a beautifully enhanced storytime—no app needed. Awnali Mills works in the Children’s Dept. of a public library and she gets the snot scared out of her by sudden loud sounds coming out of apps she’s trying out. She blogs at The Librarian is on the Loose. Rachel Sharpe works in the children’s department of a public library and has permanent dibs on the department’s iPad. Little eLit is a collaborative think tank of professionals thinking about the topic of young children, new media, and libraries. Individuals who share their viewpoints, experiences, and presentations in Little eLit blog posts are expressing their personal views and do not represent Little eLit as a whole. Posted in iPad, Story Time Tags: Awnali Mills, Rachel Sharpe Kalley’s Machine Plus Cats: App Review, by Awnali Mills When my friend Rachel Sharpe emailed me about this wonderful app that I just had to try, I jumped right on it because she has great taste in apps. Once again, she was right! Kalley’s Machine Plus Cats ($2.99 iPad/iPhone) is a fun little story with great graphics and interactivity and worked well in storytime. The story is about this wonderful machine that a little girl named Kalley has invented. On each screen, she shows her father different parts of the machine, each one interactive. You can pull the levers, push the buttons, use the puffer and the smasher, paint things different colors (and combine primary colors to create secondary colors), and sort things into different bins. Kalley’s father thinks all of this is wonderful, but he’s baffled by the point of all this machinery. At the end of the story, the little girl finally explains that this machine makes food so that her father won’t have to go to work, but can stay home with her. Sadly, her father explains to her that he works for more than just the ability to purchase food, and Kalley proclaims that she’ll just make machines to do those things too! And, that’s the story behind the app. The developer came home from work and his daughter had designed this machine on paper for the very same reason that appeared in the story. The developer turned her idea into an app as a way of possibly making her dream of daddy staying home a reality. I like a heartwarming-tale-meets-cold-hard-technology story as much as the next person, but it doesn’t make a bad app into a good one. Fortunately, this is a pretty good one. What I liked: The interactivity is pretty fabulous. There’s enough stuff here to keep kids playing with it for a long time, and it’s sneakily educational. Being able to watch as cats play around the machinery, and using the machinery to try and tease them is fun (cats cannot get hurt). You can also remove the cats as one of the options. You can have narration or not as you choose, and have background music or not. It’s easy to navigate, and there are no ads or in-app purchases. I loved that it featured a girl as the engineer. I love the message that kids have the power to create things to improve their lives. What I didn’t like: The “puffers” and “shrinkers” on my app didn’t work, although the screenshots shown on the app’s website show them working. While this is disappointing, it didn’t lessen the charm of the working machinery. Some of the word choices irritated me, particularly when the girl tells her father, “It stamps shapes of the things that you choosed.” Yeah, I know that it’s a little kid speaking, but obviously incorrect grammar makes me a little crazy. I liked this app enough to use it in a food-themed storytime. I wasn’t sure how all the interactivity would translate to a storytime setting, but I managed to work some of the machinery while I was reading, and worked some of it after reading the page—practicing ahead of time is crucial here. If I had to do it over again, I would lower the volume a bit (I had it on full blast) so that the noise of the machinery didn’t compete with my voice as much. The kids were glued to the screen and seemed to enjoy the story. I meant to make the app available for play after stories, but kids were mobbing the flannelboard I had made available for play and I got distracted. Maybe next time! Posted in Apple, Apps Tags: Awnali Mills Inventioneers: An App Review, by Awnali Mills You know one of the things I love? When you download an app ‘cause it’s free and get Absolutely Hooked On It. That’s how it was when I found Inventioneers by Filimundus AB (iTunes/Android). Normally, I’m all about apps for preschoolers, but I was intrigued by the thought of learning physics by making my own inventions—not usually a preschooler thing. “Okay,” I thought, “I’ll bite. It’s free, and at worst I can just delete it.” To start with, I was just going to see how the app worked. I tried the first section and after much fiddling (bit of a learning curve) got my invention to work. I was so excited! I went on to the next page and got that one to work, too. Then I realized that the little stars floating around were prizes. If I could get parts of my invention to hit them, then I got a bonus! An hour later I had to drag myself away. The free download of Inventioneers offers one open “chapter.” This one chapter is more than enough to tell you whether you’d like to make the one-time purchase of $1.99 to open five other chapters and the Create Your Own Invention section. Each chapter is actually a setting in which you create inventions to solve problems. There are 42 “pages” in each chapter, each page offering a progressively more difficult task. So maybe, like I was, you aren’t quite sure how an app can let you explore physics and make inventions. In the app, gravity works on objects, as does force. You build inventions, taking these forces into account, to accomplish tasks. To start with, the app lets you work on simple problems, only giving you the props you need to make your inventions. Sort of like handing you all the pieces to a slingshot, telling you that a rock needs to hit a can and letting you figure out how to put the pieces together to accomplish the task. At first, you aren’t quite sure what to do. Then, through experimentation, you figure it out. So, what sort of raw materials does the app give you to accomplish these tasks? I’m so glad you asked, but I’m not going to list everything because it’s extensive. Here’s just a sample. For building there are funnels, boards, pipes, bricks, and cheese (who knew?). Things to drop, things to throw, and things to balance on all make an appearance. And then there are things like gears, spokes, fans, motors, ramps, horns, clocks, springs, balances, fire, explosives, and more. There are also these little guys called Inventioneers. They are tiny characters in the game “with special abilities like blowing air, creating fire, magnetism, and shooting lasers.” All these materials REALLY come into play once the game is unlocked and you can access the Create Your Own Invention section. The chapters give you a task to accomplish but the Create section allows you to imagine your own task. My only complaint, if any, was the fact that you’re allowed to set up parts of your invention to begin in mid-air. This wouldn’t work in real life, obviously. Maybe it’s just me, but I couldn’t figure out how to make some of my inventions work without this quirk. Once I accepted that things work a bit differently in app-world, I got on just fine. This app isn’t for preschoolers. It would be appropriate for parents and elementary kids to sit down together and work through the problems (if the parent could resist taking over!). I can see it sparking all kinds of conversations and tinkering with physical objects. This would also be a fantastic app to have available on children’s area tablets in the library or for free play in classrooms. The vast number of possibilities and the educational aspects make this app worth the in-app purchase price. Dipdap: An app review, by Awnali Mills One of the hardest early literacy skills for me to add into storytime is writing. Holding a crayon, coloring, painting—all these activities help children develop the fine motor skills they will need to pick up a pencil in kindergarten and begin writing, and it’s necessary to model this for parents. But I confess that I rarely think to add writing skills into the storytime mix. So, since we’re on a storytime break, I went looking for something to remedy this deficiency. Success! I discovered a fun app that helps with these fine motor skills, and I’m looking forward to including it in our play time after stories. It’s called Dipdap by Cube Interactive and is available for iPad ($2.99), Android ($1.99), and Kindle Fire ($1.99). Dipdap is a little critter who interacts with a child’s animated drawings. There are two sections to Dipdap: There are 16 adventures available for play. A child can choose to play the adventure without interacting, or chose to interact by drawing. Dipdap wordlessly presents a scenario to the child, like trying to reach the stars. Little Dipdap jumps and jumps with all his might to try and reach the stars. Then, the dashed outline of a rocket is presented. The child traces the rocket outline (the outline can be turned off if desired), and can chose colors or any other add-ins he would like to draw. Then, Dipdap climbs into the drawn rocket and shoots off into space, bouncing off of stars as he goes. It’s pretty heady stuff for a cartoon character to jump into something you’ve drawn! There is also a drawing sketchpad in which the child can draw anything they would like. Dipdap sits at the bottom of the page and watches the drawing, actively moving his eyes to whatever part of the screen is being touched. He doesn’t interact with the drawing in any way besides watching it, but the drawing can be “photographed” and saved to the pictures section of the tablet. There are no in-app purchases, and there are parental controls that allow you to change the music, sounds, and guides. I think that it will work well to give each child who wants the opportunity a chance to play one of the adventures. They only last a brief time and I’ll be able to move on to the next child who wants a chance. I love it when a storytime plan comes together! Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site app review, by Awnali Mills Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld is a classic bedtime story. Now, it’s a delightful children’s bedtime app. Created by Oceanhouse Media and available on iTunes for $3.99, this book app has all the same elements children love plus movement, sound effects, and some delightful surprises. The app brings the book’s illustrations to life with small movements and sound effects, but not so much that they distract from the story. At the beginning, you are able to choose to read for yourself or have a narrator read to you. As the narrator reads, each word in the text is highlighted. A touch to anything on the screen brings up the noun for the object and the narrator says it, including any of the words in the text. Some of the object touches bring up not just the word, but an action as well: a vehicle rumbles, puddles splash, the bird sings. Great vocabulary shows up, with words like “spigot” and “cardinal.” Lest you think that all this might be too exciting for little ones you’re trying to get into bed, be assured that the narrator’s voice is very soothing and the yawning and gentle snoring the vehicles were doing was enough to make me yawn in sympathy! As much as I love this app for the story alone, the thing that tips it into fantastic is that it allows you to record your own voice reading it. I can just imagine grandparents reading this for grandchildren or a traveling or military parent being able to read their child to sleep from hundreds of miles away. The app also lets you email your recording. This record function is very easy to use. The info section on the home page tells you how to do it, but the interface is so simple that I didn’t need instructions to figure it out. Even better, more than one person can record the story. The voice options screen, accessible through the little blue arrow on the center bottom, allows you to choose which narrator you’d like to hear from. The last person to record is the default for narration. The only thing I disliked, and it was a preference really, were the home screen buttons for the Bookshelf, which offers an app to corral your OM apps, and Apps, which takes you to the app store. I’d have liked the ability to eliminate these from the screen. I’m a cheapskate, and don’t usually pay much for apps, but this is totally worth the $3.99 price tag, especially if you’d like someone far away to be able to read to your child each night. Finger Paint with Sounds app review, by Awnali Mills Finger painting is a tremendous amount of fun. But let’s face it. It’s messy. Some kids hate getting their fingers dirty, and most adults hate cleaning up. Now the Finger Paint with Sounds app (iPad/Android) by Inclusive Technology Ltd. not only allows kids to finger paint without getting dirty, but also throws in the fun of music or sound effects. The app provides clear directions for use; choices for no sound, music, or sound effects; multi-touch and single touch options; and contains no in-app purchases. The blank screen has seven half-circles of color on the edges. Touch one of these and every touch on the screen after that is that color and has that individual sound until you touch another color. A double tap in the corner allows you to exit the screen or clear it. It’s that simple! Preschoolers adore this app, and the single touch selection lets them practice the fine motor skills they need for writing in kindergarten. It’s an Early Literacy Skills builder cleverly disguised as a lot of fun. Shhhhh—don’t tell! During playtime after stories last week, I pulled this app out and let the kids go to town. Oh. My. Gosh. I had it on multi-touch so that more than one child could play at a time. I sat down on the floor to hold the tablet, since we don’t yet have kid-friendly holders. Immediately, I had kids crawling all over me, making various parts of my body lose circulation. They were utterly glued to the screen, creating, making the sounds, exploring—it was a thing of beauty. Then, I looked up to find parents clustered around us, too, and they promptly demanded to know what this fabulous app was and where they could get it. I used the app as a general playtime app, but it would also work great with a color storytime, or a music storytime. Comment if you dream up any other uses! BridgeBasher App Review, by Awnali Mills Remember building with blocks? The best part of all was knocking them down, right? There was nothing quite as satisfying as the crash and scatter of those colorful blocks. Well I just found an app that is almost as satisfying: BridgeBasher by Jundroo LLC, which combines construction, physics, scientific testing, and the pleasure of destruction (iPhone/iPad: $0.99/Android: Free). The app opens with an offer to provide instructions—always a good thing in my book, as I am not always intuitive about apps. Once you get past that, the app does have an ad for Simple Rockets, the newest app offered by the developer. BridgeBasher is good enough to warrant overlooking this ad, and a button later on that offers the new app. The next screen shows a picture of a span across a chasm with a grid of dots over it. Lazy clouds float past. Your job is to draw from dot to dot to create a bridge across the chasm. Sounds ridiculously simple, doesn’t it? Well, it is. But the fun is just beginning. After you’ve created your bridge, you naturally have to test it. After all, the game explains, you can’t really know how much your bridge will hold until it reaches the breaking point, right? Press the arrow key in the top right corner to test the bridge’s strength. You have three testing options: balls, words, and joint weights. If you choose balls, you’ll be adding weighty balls to the bridge with touches until the bridge crashes. Next, try the words (there is another ad button here for Simple Rockets). These words rattle across the bridge like a train, describing the weight that they are imitating (Light, Not So Light, Kinda Heavy, etc). The bridge will flex and bounce, and changes in color will demonstrate the stresses on the bridge and show you the weaknesses until the whole thing dramatically gives way. Next, use a touch to add weights to the joints of the bridge. This will also lead to eventual collapse. Once you’re done with each test, the app gives you a score and a (sometimes snarky) comment about the strength of your bridge. Build your bridge strong enough and the app will tell you to quit wasting time and go do something productive! This was so unexpected that it made me laugh out loud. After each test, you have the ability to go back in and edit your bridge, strengthening or changing it. The hammer in the top left allows you to remove part of the bridge, or the entire thing. The top left arrow is an undo button, and the list button in the top right corner is your Help, Save, and Load button. BridgeBasher also gives you the option of sharing your bridges with friends so they can destroy them, too. A small button at the top middle gives you the cost of the bridge as you’re building it. I think this app would be the perfect addition to any elementary- to high school-age program that is exploring the physics of construction. It was certainly addictive enough to keep me playing! BBC Earth Walking with Dinosaurs: An app review, by Awnali Mills As far as children are concerned, dinosaurs are right up there with pony rides, no bedtime, and unlimited ice cream. So naturally, you’ve gotta do dinosaur story times. And what could be better than an app that shows these amazing creatures in action? Not much. In my story time last week, the app BBC Earth: Walking with Dinosaurs made them come to life and the children went nuts. The home page of the app has three different options. “Features” provides different screens with general information about dinosaurs and their environment, the different periods (Jurassic, etc.), famous discovery sites, how fossils are formed and excavated, and divisions of dinosaurs. “Dinosaur Hunters” offers a roll call of famous dinosaur hunters with portraits of them and short biographies. The really fun option, and what I used in story time, is simply titled “Dinosaurs.” Pictures of dinosaur species float above a landscape in alphabetical order. These can be scrolled through and tapped on. Once a dino is chosen, a new screen is presented in which that dinosaur is shown walking along, looking around, and making noise. On the right side of the screen is listed the name and pronunciation, what the name means, and a brief overview of the dinosaur. A touch on the speaker button activates a narrator who reads the information to you—helpful for young users. Another button allows you to share the information on the slide either by email or Facebook. If you tap on the dinosaur, the information disappears, while the creature remains, trotting along in a darkened landscape. A swipe takes you to the next dinosaur in the alphabet, or a tap brings the information back. Touching the button on the center bottom takes you to a 3D 360° view of the dinosaur with more detailed information about it. A tap on the magnify button or the dinosaur allows you to see even more detail. Some expansions even show the dino eggs, or prey, or the creature defending itself or attacking other dinosaurs. These screens didn’t always respond readily, but a swipe to another screen and back seemed to fix the problem. For my story time, I had set up the app to Carnotaurus so that he was already on the screen when I opened the iPad. I had blanked the information and just had the dinosaur walking and making noise. Ho-boy! The kids were thrilled and the chatter exploded. I made everyone sit down and then I brought up the information with a tap and read the name to them. Then, I swiped to Ceratosaurus, then Citipati and finally, Coelophysis. The kids weren’t even close to being done looking, but the storytime needed to move along. Normally, I would have let the kids play with it during playtime after stories, but it was our craft week. I may bring back the app after another storytime and let the kids play then. As mentioned, there’s one spot where the screens don’t respond like they should, and although you can see the dinosaurs clearly and everything is readable, I disliked that the screens and backgrounds were all so dark—but that’s a personal preference. The app might feel scary for some younger users because of the realistic movements and sounds, but my preschoolers did just fine. You get a whole lot of app for $4.99, and I managed to download it for free during one of the promotional times, so it was an even better deal. An ideal app for dinosaur lovers of all ages. Happy Travels by Jack: A Review, by Awnali Mills Happy Travels by Jack is an app designed by (wait for it…) a five year old! Helped on the technical end by his mom and dad, Jack has created an adventure game where the player completes “chapters” in the game to get to the next chapter. According to this article, “The artwork and imagery in the game are entirely of Jack’s own design, which he creates using pencils and Crayola® crayons. Everything from the backgrounds to the vehicles to the enemies are dreamed up and drawn by Jack. Mommy then scans the illustrations and Daddy codes them to come to life exactly as Jack envisions them.” The game is a great example of family engagement and cooperation. After several introductory screens, and links to books available for purchase, the player can finally begin the game. Using a finger to control a boat, the player must avoid treasure stealing jellyfish and capture the treasure chests. Once the player has collected 10 each of two kinds of treasure, the next chapter is opened. I’m not a five year old. I get that. But I found the first “chapter” to take quite a while to play and was getting irritated and tired of it by the time I earned enough treasure to get to the second chapter. Imagine my dismay when the second chapter was more of the first, but with swarms of chewing fish that eat holes in boats instead of jellyfish that just steal my treasure. I ran my boat into the fish just to make it stop. Unless you successfully complete the second chapter, you can’t go on to the others, and frankly, I don’t want to know what happens next badly enough to endure chapter two. This was obviously a money making endeavor for Jack and his folks, which is a wonderful thing. But I found the number of in-app purchases to be off-putting. I doubt I would put it in the hands of a child for that reason alone (I REALLY dislike in-app purchases, but that’s just me). I liked that Jack did the artwork himself, and I liked the bit of story that we were given. I would have liked to have seen more story, but we might have to wait until Jack is, I don’t know, six? It was a fantastic first effort, and could be used as inspiration to other children to show them what children can do. Finger Works Pro: Amazing in Storytime, by Awnali Mills It can be difficult to find great activities to do for a Fourth of July storytime, but Finger Works Pro: Amazing was a perfect find for me. I managed to download it when it was free and have enjoyed playing with it ever since, vowing that I would somehow find a way to work it into storytime even though it has no apparent literary value. I could do this! Then, I was looking for activities to incorporate into my Fourth of July storytime, and remembered this app. It was perfect for a play time activity, and very “fireworkish”. The app is simple. Soft music plays while tiny points of light with little tails roam across the screen, much like a large school of fish. Ah, but when you touch the screen, those lights begin to follow the movement of your fingers, or respond to stationary touch by creating beautiful fireworks-like formations, while the lights gradually change colors. I could literally sit for hours playing with this. Many of my storytime kids don’t have a lot of access to technology, so this was a great introductory app to help them figure out that they could touch the screen and that it would respond to them. The kids were anxious to get their hands on it. I held the iPad and directed the kids to take turns. Up to two kids could touch it at a time, and it was neat to see the interactions created on the app by the different touches. Posted in Apps, Story Time	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1390
__label__wiki	0.694288	0.694288	Biochemicals for Life Science Research Search by name, product ID, CAS… Endocrine Signaling and Immunology Metabolic and GI Pathology Stem Cell Modulators Natural Product Isolation Int’l Distributors About LKT Labs Document Request Product Flyers Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Hydrate Product ID D1792 Cas No. 6700-34-1 Purity ≥98% 10 g $99.20 5 g $55.10 50 g $385.90 Bulk Quote Shipping and Storage Dextromethorphan exhibits anti-tussive, hallucinogenic, neuromodulatory, neuroprotective, anticonvulsant/antiepileptic, and anti-osteoporotic activities. Dextromethorphan acts as a full antagonist at serotonin transporters (SERTs), norepinephrine transporters (NETs), α3β4, α4β2, and α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), and NADPH oxidase; it also acts as a weak antagonist at NMDA receptors. Additionally, dextromethorphan acts as a full agonist at σ1/2 receptors and as a weak agonist at μ/κ/δ opioid receptors. Dextromethorphan is commonly used in over-the-counter cough medicines. In animal models of Parkinson’s disease, dextromethorphan inhibits endotoxin-induced dopaminergic neurodegeneration. In electroshock assays, this compound inhibits the development of seizures. Dextromethorphan also inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis and prevents bone loss in vivo. CHECK BUYER INFO – THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR RECREATIONAL USE. C18H25NO • HBr • H2O Formula Wt. D-(+)-3-methoxy-17-methyl- (9α,13α,14α)- morphinan ( )-3-Methoxy-N-methylmorphinon, delta-Methorphan 116-120°C Soluble in water (15 mg/mL). Store Temp Ship Temp D1792 MSDS PDF D1792 Info Sheet PDF Burns JM, Boyer EW. Antitussives and substance abuse. Subst Abuse Rehabil. 2013 Nov 6;4:75-82. PMID: 24648790. Wu K, Lin TH, Liou HC, et al. Dextromethorphan inhibits osteoclast differentiation by suppressing RANKL-induced nuclear factor-κB activation. Osteoporos Int. 2013 Aug;24(8):2201-14. PMID: 23400250. Damaj MI, Flood P, Ho KK, et al. Effect of dextrometorphan and dextrorphan on nicotine and neuronal nicotinic receptors: in vitro and in vivo selectivity. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2005 Feb;312(2):780-5. PMID: 15356218. Zhang W, Wang T, Qin L, et al. Neuroprotective effect of dextromethorphan in the MPTP Parkinson's disease model: role of NADPH oxidase. FASEB J. 2004 Mar;18(3):589-91. PMID: 14734632. Chou YC, Liao JF, Chang WY, et al. Binding of dimemorfan to sigma-1 receptor and its anticonvulsant and locomotor effects in mice, compared with dextromethorphan and dextrorphan. Brain Res. 1999 Mar 13;821(2):516-9. PMID: 10064839. Size of single unit expressed as number (e.g. '500' in the case of 500 mg) Unit Label µgmggkgµlmlLUKUMU Total quantity of unit size desired (e.g. '10' in the case of 10 x 500 mg). If only one unit is desired, you may leave this blank. LKT Laboratories, Inc. 545 Phalen Blvd. St. Paul MN, 55130 Ph: (888)-558-5227 ©2019 LKT Laboratories, All Rights Reserved - Products for research use only	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1392
__label__cc	0.518564	0.481436	Breakingviews aim is to be the first with a view on matters of interest to global financial professionals, and to give our readers unique analytical insight. Our columnists crunch the numbers, think through the ramifications of events and deliver innovative and hard-hitting perspectives. We produce concise articles that take only a couple of minutes to read, get straight to the point and express a clear view Other recent articles by Breakingviews: Breakingviews: Old buyouts surf software’s frothy wave Breakingviews: Crypto blank-check deal has at least one virtue Breakingviews: Wall Street minnows pitch merger nirvana Breakingviews: Ride-hailing misses the U.S. IPO bus Breakingviews: Stitch Fix models tech’s terminal problem by Breakingviews. Will Stitch Fix hit its revenue target for the next quarter? Probably. Do millions of Americans want to receive packages of mystery outfits picked by strangers? That’s harder to say. The latter question is the most important one, though – which explains the terrible performance of the $2 billion retail-tech company’s shares. Stitch Fix, which listed just over a year ago, reported quarterly earnings late Monday that outgunned consensus forecasts. The snag in Stitch Fix’s stocking, which drove the shares down as much as 29 percent on Tuesday, was that active users increased by 22 percent year-on-year, rather than the 25 percent rate of the previous quarter, and the 23 percent that analysts expected. That might sound like a trifle – the shortfall was around 20,000 people – but it’s anything but. The biggest slice of Stitch Fix’s value, as for any company, comes not from what happens this year or next, but from the cash flows generated once the business is mature, known as its terminal value. When a business model is as new and speculative as the one founded by tech wunderkind Katrina Lake, tiny changes in trajectory can alter the whole calculus. It’s the same dilemma that has caused Snap’s value to plunge, and that will challenge Uber as the ride-hailing giant seeks to go public at a $100 billion-plus valuation. Think of a company whose earnings grow 50 percent for the next five years, and just 1 percent from then on until it reaches its 20th year. Plug that into a discounted cash flow model typically used by analysts, and assume a discount value of 10 percent. Almost three-quarters of the company’s value would come from what happens in that latter 15 years. Now say the company only survives for 10 years: its value would fall, all else being equal, by 40 percent. That explains why investors cling to home-made measures like the growth of active users – the number that disappointed for Stitch Fix this time. The fixation with Twitter’s “monthly active users,” which caused its stock to plunge in July, tells a similar story. For now, Stitch Fix is doing everything right – except convincing investors that its unusual business model will stand the test of time. Request a free trial of Breakingviews here. Article Keywords clothing, companies and funds, e-commerce, online retailers, retail The S&P 500 Index closed at a record high on Friday. Yet second-quarter earnings, ... Anheuser-Busch InBev is stumbling at the bar. The Belgian brewer delayed pricing an up to ... Old buyouts are readying to surf software’s frothy wave. McAfee may return to public ... Take a blank-check buyout company, fuse it with a business that services the highly ...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1404
__label__wiki	0.869718	0.869718	The misery of shutdown America as record closure hits day 26 The misery of a shutdown America by Emma Reynolds WHILE US President Donald Trump cheerfully served up burgers at the White House, federal employees who earn as little as $A50,000 a year were visiting food banks as their bank accounts ran dry. The record-breaking government shutdown is in its fourth week and the poorest Americans are being hit hardest as wages stop and services grind to a halt. Many of the 800,000 low-paid workers who missed their first pay cheque of 2019 last Friday have been forced to turn to charity to help their families survive. But Mr Trump has refused to budge on his demand for $US5.7 billion ($A8 billion) for a border wall, and Democrats will not increase their offer of $US1.3 billion ($A1.8 billion) for security. Huge queues delayed travel at airports including Atlanta, with security officers absent or working without pay. Picture: John Spink/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP On Tuesday local time, the White House invited rank-and-file Democrats from the House of Representatives to lunch with the President, bypassing party leaders in an effort to gain support for his wall on the US-Mexico border. They refused to attend. Meanwhile, organisations in cities including New York, Tampa and Chicago extended their hours to hand out items including groceries, nappies and pet food to federal workers. Capital Area Food Bank in Washington DC said 2200 federal employees had visited its pop-up locations. A church in Dallas, Texas was handing out gift cards to workers on leave without pay or working without pay. Hunger Free America launched a hotline and website to help unpaid federal workers apply for benefits and locate food pantries. Neill Bogan, senior director of development and communications at New York Common Pantry, told news.com.au the organisation had seen federal workers sobbing over their desperate situation. "We had several visits by federal workers seeking food during our distribution days last week," he said. "We expect a good many more this week when we distribute Wednesday through Saturday. "Our staff who have worked with the visitors recount that they have been emotional, and in at least one case in tears, about needing to seek help at a food pantry, saying, 'We never expected to have to do this.'" Thousands have applied for unemployment benefits and are using their savings to get by. Others told news.com.au they were only spending money on essentials while they looked for new jobs. Growing numbers of staff were calling in sick, including parents who cannot risk paying for childcare without knowing when they will next receive any money. Many are concerned they will miss their next pay cheque on January 25, with no sign Mr Trump or the Democrats are prepared to compromise in the border wall funding stand-off. While those working will receive back pay, the shutdown will still have lasting negative effects. David Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, warned in The Hill of a future "brain drain" as people are put off government jobs - plus a hike in prices by contractors who are currently filling gaps and agreeing to be paid later. Mr Trump presided over a meal of junk food at the White House for college football champions Clemson Tigers, with his chefs on unpaid leave. Farmers are not receiving subsidies, manufacturers do not know how much materials will cost and food and drug safety inspections have stopped. Air travel has been hit particularly hard, with the Transport Security Administration Union saying some staff had quit. "TSA agents in the New York area … they make an average salary of $35,000 ($A50,000) a year," Gabriel Pedreira, legislative and political organiser for American Federation of Government Employees, told Metro US. "That's not a lot of money. When you're only making $35,000 a year in the New York area and you miss a pay cheque, that hurts." Miami Airport closed a terminal and passengers missed flights at Atlanta airport, the busiest in the US, with queues of 90 minutes at security and six lanes closed. "We had federal employees who were literally taking Christmas presents that were wrapped and ready to give, and taking them back to the store," Randy Erwin, president of the National Federation of Federal Employees, told CBS News. "They were hunkering down for lean times,." Federal prisons, the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Housing and Urban Development are all operating with a skeleton staff. National parks are closed as toilets overflow and litter piles up, popular tourist sites including the Smithsonian, National Portrait Gallery and American History Museum are shut and the Coast Guard has suspended safety checks and ship maintenance. Coast Guard Commandent Admiral Karl Schultz said in a statement that Tuesday marked "the first time in our Nation's history that servicemembers in a US Armed Force have not been paid during a lapse in appropriations." The Red Cross said it would be providing financial support. The FBI has petitioned the US Government to reopen and allow it to get on with protecting the safety of Americans. During protests in Washington last week, workers held up signs that read, "My landlord is calling and I must pay." Some workers have sued the government through the American Federation of Government Employees. "Our members put their lives on the line to keep our country safe," AFGE President J David Cox Sr said in December. "Requiring them to work without pay is nothing short of inhumane." Julie Burr, a transport department administrative assistant, told news.com.au she had taken on extra shifts at a second job at a bookstore. The 49-year-old single mother from Missouri also set up a GoFundMe and was considering selling her possessions to help pay the bills. Families who receive food stamps and housing vouchers have been warned these are only funded to the end of February. Problems at the US-Mexico border are only growing worse with immigration courts closed and unable to process cases. Most Americans do not support the idea of a border wall, with 59 per cent saying it was not necessary to protect the border, according to a new poll from Quinnipiac University. However, support for the wall is growing among Republican voters, despite many of them living in areas with the highest numbers of federal workers. "I am concerned for my people," said Gregory Blaney, an aerospace engineer working without pay running a NASA facility in Fairmont, West Virginia. But he told The New York Times: "I'm willing to endure some impact if it means border security." "We need the wall," Jessica Lemasters, an accountant on unpaid leave (furlough) from the Treasury Department, told the newspaper. "I don't like being furloughed, but it happens." Mr Trump has repeatedly rejected suggestions to reopen the government while negotiations continue, from Democrats and even his ally Senator Lindsey Graham on Monday. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell refused to debate bills to this effect passed by the House of Representatives - and supported by several Republicans - without Mr Trump's support. The President has said he will not declare a national emergency to get the wall built using defence department funds, but appears in no hurry to find a solution to the impasse. He has said he can "relate" to government workers, but believes he has their support. On Tuesday morning local time, he retweeted a Daily Caller article by an anonymous senior Trump official that expressed a wish the shutdown would last "a very long time" and called it "an opportunity to strip wasteful government agencies for good". The staff working for those agencies, and nine of 15 shuttered departments, may not feel quite the same. Trump locked in ‘non-stop political war’ Trump’s dramatic step in shutdown crisis premium_icon Lawyer ‘son’ stole $9m from WIN owner Bruce Gordon UK in crisis after Brexit humiliation Five year old Aussie hero loses cancer battle Man critical after Bondi swim premium_icon Ship workers offered cash for animal cruelty vision Fast food worker’s gross act Fleetwood Mac announces Aussie tour Mariah Carey sues ex-PA over alleged blackmail Schapelle Corby’s dramatic 10 Year Challenge Worst of the heat yet to come Smoking gun? Uproar over Trump claims Trump's shutdown compromise sounded awfully familiar government shutdown politics potus president donald trump usa premium_icon EXPLAINED: Why we will never have city-quality roads News The path to pothole-free roads comes at a hefty price premium_icon 10 most expensive homes sold here this week Property Three properties sold for more than $1 million premium_icon $23 million project will create 100 jobs, power 4500 homes News If approved, construction will take about seven months premium_icon Rats go for gold at emotional 50-year reunion Community It was a fitting final score at the Rats' anniversary game premium_icon Local surfer gets spectators cheering with near perfect wave Surfing Finals set for all age divisions at Oz Grom Open premium_icon Nannas urge boycott of plastic supermarket collectables Environment Why our Knitting Nannas want parents to say 'no' at the checkout premium_icon SNEAK PEEK: 80 talented young musicians to share skills Entertainment AN ORCHESTRA program is giving young musicians on the Northern Rivers the chance to collaborate with their city peers. Splendour musicians vow to spread news of search for Theo premium_icon Work continues to reopen fire-affected parks	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1408
__label__wiki	0.884919	0.884919	sAt Antisemitism Summit, US Attorney General Says He Is ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Rise in Hate Crimes Targeting Jews by Barney Breen-Portnoy sTRUMP NAMES ‘AOC AND HER CROWD’ A BUNCH OF ANTISEMITES, ISRAEL HATERSA BY SYDNEY DENNEN sGiant Barges Carrying Leviathan Natural Gas Platform Set Out from Texas to Israel By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz sIDF Prepares For Hostilities in Face of Hamas Threats While Netanyahu “Prefers Calm’ By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz ASSOCIATED PRESS TARGETS JEWISH AMERICANS WHO SUPPORT ISRAEL by Caroline Glick THE BATTLE AGAINST ANTISEMITISM IS THE BATTLE FOR EUROPE’S FUTURE by BY MOSHE KANTOR THE CRACKUP OF THE ISRAELI LEFT by Mark Tapson A PERSPECTIVE ON ISRAEL by Joseph Puder IS ISRAEL ON THE VERGE OF NORMALIZING TIES WITH THE PERSIAN GULF? Ny Heerb Keinion Dahlan fans call on Abbas to accept Gulf states’ aid by Shlomi Eldar 929 – תנך ביחד NEW COLOMBIAN PRESIDENT: NO CHANGE ON ‘PALESTINE’ by BY HERB KEINON Sep 03, 2018 Amnon Peery News 0 Duque, in a radio interview, said he would have liked to have had more debate on the issue, but that he is respectful of decisions made by leaders before their terms expire. President Ivan Duque and Vice President Marta Lucia Ramirez celebrate after they win the presidential election in Bogota on Sunday. (photo credit: ANDRES STAPFF/REUTERS) Colombia’s decision to recognize the “State of Palestine” made by Juan Manuel Santos in the last few days of his term in August is “irreversible,” Colombia’s new president, Ivan Duque, said on Monday. Duque said soon after being sworn in as president in early August that he would review the surprising decision made by Santos, who was considered a strong ally of Israel. Colombia has long been one of Israel’s strongest allies in South America. While the Foreign Ministry did not immediately put out a response to Duque’s decision, Deputy Minister Michael Oren (Kulanu) issued a statement saying that the decision not to annul Santos’s move “is a damaging step to our long-standing friendship.” Even worse, Oren said, “The decision directly harms the peace process by giving the Palestinians free of charge what they could have received in exchange for concessions in future negotiations. So now, why should the Palestinians want to negotiate at all?” Oren said that this move goes against the approach of US President Donald Trump which holds that “anyone sitting around the negotiation table should come prepared for concessions, and anyone who leaves will pay a price.” Published in the Jerusalem Post Britain's Burka Blues: "I'd Like to Thank Boris Johnson" by Denis MacEoin Will Gaza factions accept Israel-Hamas arrangement? By Shlomi Eldar sAt Antisemitism Summit, US Attorney... sTRUMP NAMES ‘AOC AND HER... sGiant Barges Carrying Leviathan... sIDF Prepares For Hostilities in Face... THE CRACKUP OF THE ISRAELI LEFT by... Dahlan fans call on Abbas to accept... OUR SITES אתרי מבט US Sanctions Three Hezbollah Leaders, Including Two Members of Lebanon’s Parliament The US Treasury added three top Hezbollah figures to its list of sanctioned individuals on Tuesday, including two members of the Lebanese Parliament and a security official responsible for coordinating between Hezbollah and Lebanon’s security agencies. It was the first time the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control had designated a member of Lebanon’s Parliament under a sanctions list that targets those accused by Washington of providing support to terrorist organizations. Washington has designated Hezbollah as a terrorist group. It Was Fantastic’: South Africa’s Jewish Soccer Star Dean Furman Reflects on Shock Win Over Egypt in African Cup South African fans in Cairo celebrating their team’s win over Egypt at the African Cup of Nations. Photo: Reuters / Sumaya Hisham. Three days after South Africa stunned the world of international soccer by knocking hosts Egypt out of the 2019 African Cup of Nations, the sound of elation remains clearly detectable in the voice of the team’s Jewish midfielder, Dean Furman. “It was a fantastic victory, just fantastic,” Furman told The Algemeiner during a break in training on Tuesday, as South Africa prepared for its crucial quarterfinal game against Nigeria, another of the continent’s toughest sides, tomorrow. Dutch Christians Break Law to Protect Israel By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz Pieter van Oordt, left, with his brother, Roger, at the Israel For the second time in recent history, a Dutch Christian organization dedicated to supporting Israel has gone head-to-head with the government. With their family tradition of belief in Israel that preceded the state of Israel by almost one hundred years, it seems unlikely that the van Oordts are about to back down, no matter what the odds. Last month, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy made a request from the management of the Israel Products Center (IPC) to ensure they were in compliance with regulations adopted in 2015 by the European Commission requiring products made by Jewish owned companies in Judea, Samaria, the Golan Heights, and sections of Jerusalem to be labeled in a manner indicating their origins. SRAELI SCIENTIST FIGURES OUT HOW TO STOP COWS FROM KILLING THE PLANET BY REBECCA ARATEN Studies have shown that dairy cows contribute large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, caused by the organisms living in their microbiomes. Genetically modifying cows may help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and feed world populations, a new study led by Prof. Itzhak Mizrahi of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev suggests. “Our findings are both a major breakthrough for basic science and will have a positive impact on two major challenges facing the international community for the foreseeable future: climate change and food security,” Mizrahi said. Israel’s chief of staff revealing his political preferences by Akiva Eldar 6 The decision by IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi to promote Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter reflects his future political aspirations. Incoming Israeli Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi walks out at the end of a handover ceremony where he replaces Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot, at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, Israel, Jan. 15, 2019. Israel has its own version of Napoleon’s famous saying, “Every soldier carries a marshal’s baton in his pack.” In these parts, every general carries a prime minister’s baton — or at least that of a defense minister — in his pack New Column! Sam Westrop : Prominent Imam Decries ‘Palestine’ Obsession of U.S. Muslim Leaders As Islamist Watch has pointed out many times before, Islam is enormously diverse – containing many competing schools of theology, schools of jurisprudence, sects, ethnicities, cultures and mysticisms. Islamism is also not a single force; it comprises dozens of (both) competing and collaborating radical ideologies. One of the most intriguing divisions, then, within both American Islam and Islamism of late has been growing dissent over the question of liberalism. David Haggith : Trump’s Fourth-of-July Crowd Matches His Huge Inauguration Crowd EITAN ORKIBI : The Racism of the Israeli Left has Become Pathological It wasn’t condescension or contempt. Recent remarks by former Mossad head Shabtai Shavit reek of racism. That is the proper way to frame them, calling them anything else is letting him off easy. In its classic, formal sense, racism is when a certain social sector perceives itself as superior because of clear racial criteria. Shavit represents an updated version of racism that doesn’t require ethnicity or religion as proof of a defect – you can call it “essential racism.” Ariel Nathan Pasko :Ehud Barak’s Napoleonic Complex Will Save Israeli Democracy? Little Napoleon Barak is going to save Israeli Democracy? What a bunch of claptrap Orwellian doublespeak. Well let’s check out history. How well did the original Napoleon save France’s democratic revolution against the monarchy? Hmm, if I recall he crowned himself emperor! Stephen Flatow : Ten Jewish Groups Unite Against Israeli Democracy For years, the pundits have been telling us that Israeli democracy is in danger because of the Arab birthrate, or because of the Jewish nation-state law, or because of the debates over the powers of Israel’s High Court. I wonder if they will recognize the danger posed by the 10 left-wing American Jewish organizations that have formed a new umbrella organization, the essential purpose of which is to undermine Israeli democracy. Copyright 2018 \| MabatIsrael.com \| All rights reserved window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer \|\| []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'UA-119551703-5');	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1410
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__label__cc	0.600362	0.399638	© Andreas Fecher Aviation / Copter control TEXT SASCHA BORRÉE PHOTOS ANDREAS FECHNER More and more industries are using multicopters to inspect wind parks, buildings, airplanes or large sites. Lufthansa Aerial Services is taking off in this market The swarm is about to attack – or at least that’s what it sounds like. The buzzing high over our heads resembles a squadron of irate hornets. An anxious glance upwards provides reassurance: No, we are not about to be dive-bombed by insects. Instead, hovering above us is a black, cross-shaped device with four blades, each tipped with a rotor, and with a camera mounted below. It is a quadcopter, aka a drone. The intensity of the humming increases and it ascends – are we really safe? David vs. Goliath. The small drone, roughly an arm’s length in diameter, against the gigantic wind turbine that soars into the cloudy sky in Germany’s Eiffel region? Not quite. The man with the mirrored shades and bulky remote controller at the foot of the wind turbine is no modern-day Don Quixote. The task of Michael Reitz (38) is to check how well the wind turbine’s rotor blades still work. What is still a challenging job for a steeplejack is performed here by Lufthansa Aerial Services (LAS) from the air with the aid of a drone. Operating a drone requires a high level of flying skill Benjamin Löhr, Business Development Manager at LAS Drone pilot Reitz tilts his head back and guides his device along one of the rotor blades. “Today’s conditions are very dicey,” he says. The top wind speed is roughly 30 kilometers an hour, which is well within range for the device. The problem is the sharp gusts of wind that buffet the drone. “If you don’t watch out, that’s it,” says Reitz, who relies to a great extent on his experience, too. Reitz has been steering remotely controlled air vehicles for 30 years and twice won the world championships as part of a team; the man is a veritable RC virtuoso. He is accustomed to flying at shows with masses of spectators, but his sole audience today is a couple of cows grazing on the neighboring field. Joint development: the team from Nordex and LAS at the wind park Flying high for details: The camera is controlled with an iPad and takes close-ups of the rotor blades »Operating a drone requires a high level of flying skill« Benjamin Löhr, Business Development Manager at LAS Division of labor: One man flies, the other controls the camera quadcopters take to the skies As well as wind turbines, the experts at Lufthansa Aerial Services (LAS) inspect building and plant facades, they document how work is progressing on large building sites or monitor crops and extraction sites. In aviation, drones are used to control aircraft surfaces and recently were used to inspect a runway at Frankfurt Airport. This latter was a first, as there is a strict drone ban at the airport. The use marked a breakthrough: while amateur pilots can expect to face harsher regulations, legislators plan to open up new options for professionals. Lufthansa Flight Training is currently preparing a training course. lufthansa-aerial-services.com Standing next to him is his colleague, also holding a remote control. Tobias Wentzler, 27, an economic engineer, is in charge of the photos and his gaze is locked to the iPad in the controller that displays the live feed from the drone camera. He reads the data out loud for the pilot: “50 meters, 51, 52. Good, stay right there. A little closer.” Wentzler taps the touchscreen. A click and the photo is saved. “Now, go back down again, one meter per second.” Reitz lets the drone sink, while Wentzler snaps series of photos like a sports photographer at the finishing line. The men’s mission: to photograph every square centimeter of the rotor blade and generate a full digital image. The resulting data will be used by Nordex, one of the leading makers of wind energy generators, to determine whether the blade needs to undergo any repairs. Rotor blades like this can be hit by lightning. They are also often exposed to strong winds (up to 300 kilometers per hour at the tip) and centrifugal forces, so they are also susceptible to erosion. Even small patches can rapidly deteriorate, for instance in the winter when water gets in and freezes. Early detection is crucial and just like aircraft, wind turbines undergo regular checks. Sometimes an inspection with binoculars is sufficient, but from time to time it is necessary to take close-up photos. Until now, this job was done by a pair of steeplejacks who would ascend the tower, abseil and take photos of the rotor blade. In Germany, there are around 26 000 wind turbines, with new ones going up every day. The first generation are now in need of more inspection and maintenance. To tap into this market, Lufthansa Consulting launched a new unit: Lufthansa Aerial Services, which set up a close development partnership with Nordex to roll out the drone inspection service. “The demand for commercial drone services is rising steeply in many industries,” says Benjamin Löhr, 36, Business Development Manager at LAS. “However, operating these devices calls for great flying skills and regulations are likely to be tightened considerably in the near future.” For most businesses, setting up their own drone unit makes no economic sense and they are more likely to contract drone inspection services out to the experts. LAS offers sensor technology, hardware, software and data processing services: from 3-D models, digital elevation profiles, large bird’s eye views – the sky’s the limit when it comes to potential applications. “Drone technology is evolving at an incredible speed,” says Tobias Wentzler. A rubber touchdown pad: the DJI Matrice 100, a professional drone To develop its multicopters, LAS has signed a deal with Chinese enterprise DJI, the world’s leading commercial drone builder. Together, the partners are developing drones for commercial applications. LAS will be offering customized inspection and measuring solutions, and DJI will be providing support for technical implementation. Within the year, the LAS fleet will be expanded to include fixed-wing drones, which will increasingly allow for drone applications beyond visual range. Today, pilot Michael Reitz is flying a Matrice 100 quadcopter manufactured by DJI. The price tag is around 3600 euros for the basic retail version; cameras and extras can soon inflate the price to 8000 euros. Reitz gently lands the drone on a rubber mat. The battery is empty, time for a short breather and a review. Tobias Wentzler looks at the photos on his laptop. “These images aren’t sharp enough, we’ll have to redo them,” he says. The wind and the weather seem to be in collusion to make their work as s difficult as possible. The sky is the same shade of gray-white as the rotor blades and there is little contrast, which the autofocus function depends on for good images. The men had planned 20 flights for today, but thanks to the autofocus issues and the wind they will need a few more. This means additional physical work for Michael Reitz. “Spending hours with your head tilted back is tough,” he says. At around 1 pm he brings the drone down for the last time. Instead of dropping it vertically, the RC master lets it roll a wide curve around the field in a brief display of playfulness which finally triggers a reaction from the cows in the next field, who raise their limpid eyes and watch as it touches down safely. Captain Becker, how do pilots prepare for a flight? ASK A CAPTAIN Flight instructor Cord Becker is a former Lufthansa pilot with more than 20 000 flight hours under his belt Pretty as a picture Alison Wu has taste. The food, style and wellness blogger experiments with new recipes in her kitchen at home What’s in your bag, Mavi Phoenix? Baggage Check Mavi’s latest EP, Young Prophet, demonstrates her fine grasp of powerful rhythms. Lufthansa Magazin peeked inside her case at Cologne-Bonn Airport A day in the life of a flight attendant Every movement, every command on board has to be pitch perfect, just like the crew uniforms. A comic strip from the Business Class	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1412
__label__wiki	0.722313	0.722313	GDPR is here! By: Magento Security Team Magento is really excited to share some important steps we’ve taken as a company in our ongoing commitment to being clear and transparent with how we handle and protect data. To that end, we’ve launched the following: An updated Privacy Policy to provide users of the Magento websites with more information on: The types of information we collect and how (and for what purposes) How long we may hold such information, in addition to with whom we may share it and for what specific purposes Cookies and how to manage cookies How to reach Magento in the event of an individual data rights request and information needed to include in that request We’ve worked with the U.S. Department of Commerce to obtain our Privacy Shield certification, which is the European Commission-approved mechanism for the transfer of personal data from the European Union and Switzerland to the United States. This certification affirms Magento’s commitment to the privacy principles of the Privacy Shield framework. We encourage you to review our Privacy Shield Privacy Policy. You may also take a look at our data processing agreement, which amends all existing commercial agreements with our merchants and sets forth our obligations around the handling of EU individual personal data. Last, but certainly not least, we’ve also made our subprocessor list available online. Take a look. It details out certain service providers that we use to assist us in the provision of services to our customers. You can locate all of this information at www.magento.com/legal/terms. Click here for more guidance on GDPR	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1414
__label__cc	0.698379	0.301621	Magento Masters Spotlight: Anna Völkl 2018 By: Sherrie Rohde, Magento Masters Magento Masters Spotlight Magento Masters contribute a lot to the Magento Community so, naturally, people want to know what makes them tick. In this Magento Masters Spotlight, we’re chatting with Anna Völkl a Lead Developer at E-CONOMIX GmbH. Anna was selected as a Magento Master for 2018 based on her 2017 contributions through co-organizing Magento Meetup Austria, educating the community on Magento platform security through speaking engagements, contributing on Github to both Magento and DevDocs, serving as a GitHub Maintainer, co-organizing MageStackDay and consistently helping others in the community on Magento StackExchangeand the Magento Forums. Who Are You and What Is Your Role? Okay. So my name is Anna Völkl. I'm from Austria. I'm a Magento developer. I've been working with Magento for the last eight years. Actually, I've been developing with PHP before [that]. I think I started in 2004, so I've been around the PHP world for a while and also around the Magento world for a while. Yeah. I work for a Magento agency, E-CONOMIX in Austria. Currently, I'm on maternity leave, so, yeah. I'll be back in, at latest, a year. How and When Did You First Get Involved With Magento? Okay. So, that was in 2007 when I joined LimeSoda as a web developer, and they've been working on other Magento shops before, and this is more or less how I accidentally got in touch with Magento because they knew already Magento a bit. And I also created my first Magento shop there. It was a children's e-book store, yeah. It was actually pretty fancy, but it's unfortunately not online anymore. What Made You Decide to Contribute to The Magento Community? So, when I started with Magento, it was a really hard time because it was such a huge framework and sometimes I felt a bit lost. And there were others, like Vinai [Kopp] or Alan Storm and also all the Magento forums where we were able to find solutions. And it took me about, I don't know, a year or two until I was confident enough to contribute myself and answer questions. So, this is a way for me of giving back to the Magento Community. I've met a lot of great people in the Magento Community. And they're all very clever and talented and just makes me even more motivated to be even better, every day. What Is One Piece of Advice You Live by And Would Like To Pass On To Other Developers? Actually, I think it's really interesting if people share what they have learned. So, this is also what I do. I try to share online what I...where I had problems in the past, and give solutions to this, and if also other developers would do this, I think that's a great source for everyone. Do You Have A Tip for Merchants and Developers To Maximize Partnership? Well, so, a merchant has another perspective of a Magento store than we have as developers. So, I, as a developer, want to do the best, fanciest, most up-to-date Magento store, of course, running on the latest software version. This might not be what the merchant really cares about, right? They care about the store that sells fine, but they don't care about the technology. So, as a merchant, you somehow maybe need to understand the technical side a bit, and as a developer, I guess you need to understand the merchant side of view a bit. So, yeah. What Does Being a Magento Master Mean to You? I felt very honored to be awarded as a Magento Master for the first time. It was even more exciting for the second and third time this year. So, I feel like, we as Magento Masters have...we're kind of role models and maybe introduce others into the Magento Community and help them, welcome them. Just being people that others, maybe new ones, want to stick around with and learn from them. Connect with Anna on Twitter and the Magento Forums! Meet the 2018 Magento Masters: Mentors Magento Masters Spotlight: Carmen Bremen Magento Masters Spotlight: Óscar Recio	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1416
__label__cc	0.593822	0.406178	Keynesian economics works: Eurozone edition Paul Krugman is fond of saying that since the financial crisis, basic Keynesian economics has performed pretty well. Increases in government debt did not lead to rising interest rates. Increases in the monetary base (QE) did not lead to rapid inflation. But these are not the only places where Keynesian economics works. Keynesian analysis tells us almost all we need to know to understand what has happened to the Eurozone since its formation. Some people are fond of denouncing mainstream economics because it failed to predict the financial crisis. But the nature of the Euro crisis was predicted by standard Keynesian open economy macro. The big problem with a monetary union was that countries could be hit by asymmetric shocks, and would no longer have their own monetary policy to deal with them. Many economists, myself included, said that this problem needed to be tackled by an active countercyclical fiscal policy - again standard Keynesian analysis. This advice was ignored. What those using Keynesian analysis did not predict was the shock that would reveal all this: that the financial markets would make the mistake of assuming country specific risk on government borrowing had disappeared once the Euro was formed, which helped lead to a substantial and rapid fall in interest rates in the periphery. But once that happened, Keynesian economics tells the rest of the story. This large monetary stimulus led to excess demand in the periphery relative to the core. This in turn raised periphery inflation relative to the core, leading to a steady deterioration in competitiveness. This boom in the periphery was not offset by fiscal contraction. Instead the public finances looked good, because that is what a boom does, and the focus of the Stability and Growth Pact on deficits meant that there was no pressure on politicians to tighten fiscal policy. Eventually the decline in competitiveness would bring the boom to an end, but a standard feature of quantitative Keynesian analysis is that this corrective process can take some time, if it is fighting against powerful expansionary forces. So Keynesian economics said this would end in tears, and it did. The precise nature of the tears is to some extent a detail. (If you think the Eurozone crisis was all about fiscal profligacy rather than private sector excess, you are sadly misinformed.) Of course Keynesian economics could not have predicted the perverse reaction to the crisis when it came: austerity in the core as well as the periphery. It could not have predicted it because it was so obviously stupid given a Keynesian framework. But when general austerity came, from 2010 onwards, the implications of Keynesian analysis were clear. Sure enough in 2012 we had the second Eurozone recession, helped along by some perverse monetary policy decisions. Paul Krugman also tends to note how most of those who bet against Keynesian predictions on interest rates and inflation after 2009 have yet to concede they were wrong, and Keynesian analysis was right. The bad news from the Eurozone is that this kind of denial can go on for fifteen years (and counting)! But there is a reason why we teach Keynesian economics - it works. Labels: crisis, Eurozone, Keynesian, Krugman The stumbling of the Eurozone has also led to great political problems: it is the only real example of a larger monetary union that has sought to temper the jingoistic feelings in various nations. There is a feeling that for Russia under Putin, say, China with the partial opening of its economy whilst continuing to crush free speech and democracy, has become a more telling dictatorship-through-growth model than the Euro's more democratic route, or at least the European Union with or without the Euro. Of course, China's economy may go into troubles any day now, but that's no excuse for the Euro not to fix its preventable problems. (Oh, and a BBC aside: the Beeb is reporting today on Carney's housing bubble comments; the same BBC that's still running those dreadful estate agent TV home selling shows). ACEMAXX-ANALYTICS 18 May 2014 at 07:43 Utterly agree to the point, what has caused the huge gap in competitiveness between the periphery and the core. The gap competitiveness has arisen due to the German wage-dumping policy from the start of the monetary union. Unit labor costs in Germany have been declining from the introduction of the euro, while they have risen in the rest of the Eurozone. Germany is undercutting the inflation target of the ECB for more than ten years. Is monetary union primary not an agreement on a common inflation target? I am therefore of the opinion that it weren’t the capital flows within the EMU, but the persistence divergences of unit labor costs (which are the most crucial determinant of inflation) the cause of the gap in competitiveness in the Eurozone. It wasn't only Germany that had declining unit labour costs. Finland as well as Austria and Ireland performed similar, while Greece, Spain and Italy were remarkably above the average of the EU. Only France was close to the average. Jack Archer 18 May 2014 at 09:13 I hate to think what kind of crisis would cause the anti-Keynesians to admit their error(s). It would have to be catastrophic, with millions out of work for years and years, dramatic increase in the number of poor people around the world, enormous inequality and mounting, irrational behavior and beliefs spreading among major institutions, including university economics depts. and central banks, etc. And yet, hard to believe, I doubt that even then few would have the fortitude to admit their mistakes and change their ways. Eventually ( five years out? a decade from now?), things will improve. I think Keynes would ascribe such "recovery" to our "animal spirits" re-asserting themselves, and to a growing general feeling that we have punished ourselves enough. Still, the anti-Keynesians will claim a great victory. See? We knew that victimizing the victims would win the day! Regarding that last paragraph. The Wall Streeters who signed that anti-QE open letter have usually either changed or modified their views. Having skin in the game tends to do that. The letter signers who have not recanted are the Republican operatives and pundits. They don't have skin in the game of high finance, but they do have skin in the political game. Then there's a third mixed group (academics etc) of whom some changed their minds, some not. What Krugman overlooks is that it won't become headline news when somebody changes his mind over QE. Hence it's unlikely you'll ever learn whether somebody has changed his mind, unless you take an active stance and google these persons to find out what they think nowadays. If Mr. Wren-Lewis were really serious about helping the eurozone, then he would be campaigning full out for the UK to leave the EU. The only way forward for the euro is greater fiscal and political integration in the eurozone, and the easiest way to do that is to make the EU equivalent to the eurozone. So non-euro EU countries either need to adopt the euro or to leave. a 19 May 2014 at 01:17 "Paul Krugman also tends to note how most of those who bet against Keynesian predictions on interest rates and inflation after 2009 have yet to concede they were wrong, and Keynesian analysis was right." And except for maybe Stiglitz, I have yet to see a macroeconomist who favoured QE and a lowering of rates admit that it has increased inequality. Funny that. Krugman and others have pointed out that increased inflation would help cope with existing debt, which would be a boon for people with mortgages and car loans etc. However, as Krugman constantly points out in his calls for more inflation, QE has failed to boost inflation much and so the effect has been modest (though better than in the Euro-zone). However, QE is a rather indirect means of dealing with debt, and it would have been more efficient to set up other programs, such as forcing rescued banks to accept haircuts on mortgages. Unfortunately, when you have people like Geithner shoot down such proposals on grounds of "fairness" you get nowhere fast. (For "fairness" read Republican talking point on deadbeat homeowners getting rewarded for irresponsible borrowing). Hilary Barnes 19 May 2014 at 02:47 Everything you say is right, but the institutional set up by the Maastricht Treaty did and does not allow for a Keynsian policy. You know this, so does everyone in Europe. But the longer the crisis lasts, and disillusion with the European project increases, the less likely it becomes that Europe will be able to pull itself together to repair short shortcomings of the euro zone as now constructed. I felt that your article was right, but irrelevant. Reaching for another tranquiliser..... Ralph Musgrave 19 May 2014 at 08:46 I agree that Keynsianism works. As you probably know, Scott Sumner is one of the world's leading opponents of Keynsianism. Personally I think he has lost the plot. But I'd be interested so see you analysing his ideas. Michael Roberts 19 May 2014 at 09:18 Keynesian economics works in Europe? Really? Two small countries: one in euro and one totally outside EU. 'Austerity, fixed currency' Estonia per cap real GDP in 2007 was 9.8bn (national currency) and in 2014 it is forecast at 9.8bn (IMF database). While 'Keynesian' Iceland with devaluation and free currency was in 2007 per cap real GDP 3.0bn (national currency) and is now forecast for 2014: 2.9bn! So Estonia is about the same after seven years and Iceland is still down 5%. Both austerity and Keynesian policies failed. Mainly Macro 20 May 2014 at 05:43 I think you will find that Iceland had another small problem over this period! Iceland defaulted, Estonia did not. Default was Simon Wren-Lewis' recommendation for periphery countries. So I do not think he has a valid objection to Michael Roberts. Tony Maher 20 May 2014 at 00:01 Spot on analysis What did kill the economies in most troubled countries were housing bubbles. It seems to me you don't need Keynesian economics to explain how devastating housing bubbles are. It's also not a given fact the euro would lead to housing bubbles, as for example Italy did not have one, while several countries outside the eurozone did have housing bubbles. You may call austerity perverse, but what was the alternative when several of the periphery countries couldn't borrow? Whatever policy would have been chosen, there is no guarantee some eurozone countries can stay within the eurozone. How is fiscal stimulus going to improve their competitiveness? Let's wait and see until some of the periphery countries hit the 200% of GDP debt limit if the markets still have confidence in these countries. What the world needs is less economists fighting economic dogma, but more on how to prevent boom bust cycles as that's the issue to solve. The best way to get out of this mess is to not get into this mess in the first place. "...what was the alternative (to austerity) when several of the periphery countries couldn't borrow?" Excellent point. Could Simon Wren-Lewis answer? Oh, I don't think anyone thinks that the worst hit periphery countries had much alternative once the debt crisis arose, especially given the most unhelpful attitude of their creditors. The issue is about what they should have been doing before it, and what the NON-periphery countries should have been doing after it. Periphery should have consolidated their budgets, although not in so extreme way. Or, expansion aimed at creating GDP. Somewhat of consensus among those who calculate ratio of government spending and GDP is that 1% of GDP reduction in government spending results in 1.5% reduction in GDP. So, expansion aimed at creating jobs would increase GDP more than deficit, meaning deficit/GDP falls (we are talking about levels close to 100%). Increased GDP means more taxes, which reduces deficit. So, clever New Deal type expansion can result in financial stabilization. Even if periphery had to contract, strong expansion among core countries, those who most underperformed inflation in the previous decade, starting with Germany, would increase competitiveness of the periphery, also resulting in easier stabilization. As for access to capital, if ECB has decided to act like central bank in any state would, as lender of last resort, every Euro country would have almost unlimited access to capital at low interest rates. But core, especially Germany, wouldn't hear about it. ''expansion aimed at creating jobs'': I hope you don't mean like Greece, with even more government jobs. ''new deal type of expansion'' Maybe that would work for US with lack of infrastructure investments, but Southern Europe just has had a decade of (EU subsidized) infrastructure spending, if you travel through these countries you will notice public infrastructure is pretty good. So what kind of new deal spending do you have in mind? ''strong expansion among core countries'' it's not in the DNA of Northern countries to do large fiscal spending (they already have mixed economies), economies do compete with each other, expansion in one country to help an another is not realistic, decreasing competitiveness of Germany does not make periphery more competitive compared to outside eurozone ''ecb has decided to act like central bank in any state would as lender of last resort'' Translation: Germany needs to take on more risks. EU is not a state, ECB is not like other central banks ''but core especially Germany wouldn't want to hear about it'' I think it's perfectly understandable German is not going to take more risk than is in their own interest.Lisbon treaty has a no bailout clause, all countries knew what they signed up to. Expansion aimed at creating jobs could be realized through tax credits or even direct money transfer to job creators, for example, employer gets back 50% (60%, 70%...) of all expenses for a newly created workplace, if he keeps that workplace and doesn't downsize others for 2 or 3 years (pension payments, all social payments, taxes). New deal type of expansion does not mean that kind of projects, it means that kind of investment. For example, finance PV factory in the country and then finance putting PV panels on every private roof in the country. Lots of people would be needed to put them, and people would get cheap subsidized electricity. While solar energy is still expensive and this wouldn't be cost-efficient in any way, in this economy, simply putting money into balloon and shoveling it down at the people wouldn't have worse effect than austerity. Interest rates for PIIGS fell substantially as soon as ECB indicated that they would actually make sure that no country runs out of money. Germany (and other core countries) used several years before crisis to gain large competitive advantage over periphery by running very low inflation and allowing high inflation in periphery. Maastricht criteria were meant to ensure that all the economies in Eurozone are in similar position. Germany improved its position compared to periphery by some 30 or so percent by keeping way below-target inflation and running high inflation in periphery. Now Germany wants to keep its low inflation, and force the periphery to do 30 percent internal devaluation. Fair solution would be for Germany to run 5 - 6 percent inflation for several years, until inflation in periphery rises naturally, when the whole Eurozone could go back to 2% goal. When countries transferred sovereignty of their central banks to the ECB, ECB should have acted in the best interests of the whole Eurozone. But it acts only in the interests of Germany. ECB did indeed calm the markets ... for now. Germany did what it always does: control inflation, control wage rises & structural reforms to become more competitive. You make it sound as if they were cheating, but this is what successful mixed economies do. Germany was called the sick man of Europe at that time, no wonder they tried to improve their competitiveness. Moreover, exports to the periphery are only minor compared to other countries in and outside eurozone, there was no deliberate policy against the periphery. The only thing you can claim is that moderate wage rises are now not in the interest of German workers, but that's up to the German voters to decide. The fact that some Southern European countries lived beyond their means or stimulated housing bubbles, causing some inflation, is not the fault of Germany. Housing bubbles can be controlled, not all (deficit) eurozone countries had them. The sad truth is some countries did blow up their economies, they only have themselves to blame for this. Expecting other countries to accept 5-6% inflation to bail them out is not realistic, just try to explain this to voters in Northern Europe. I am certain they rather leave the eurozone than accepting such a policy. ECB might be modelled after German bundesbank, but that was no secret. All countries who signed up to the euro knew what kind of central bank they would get, but some did not adjust their economic policies. They believed the hype of their own housing bubble fueled economies and forgot they can't adjust competitiveness anymore with devaluation. Again, the idea that Northern Europe should accept higher inflation to bail them out is politically simply not feasible, this has little to do with the ECB but with Northern European voters. Just try to explain your ideas to them instead of the ECB. "Of course Keynesian economics could not have predicted the perverse reaction to the crisis when it came" This political ignorance of purely technical Keynesianism is, as Kalecki has pointed out long ago, its main weakness. In other words, technically sound economics is politically infeasible (all the OId Keynesians lived in the social democratic post WWII era so they did not have to worry about political feasibility). 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__label__wiki	0.590953	0.590953	File #: Int 0385-2014 Version: * A B C Name: Indoor asthma allergen hazards in residential dwellings and pest management, and to repeal section 27-2018 of the administrative code relating to rodent and insect eradication and extermination. Committee: Committee on Housing and Buildings Title: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to indoor asthma allergen hazards in residential dwellings and pest management, and to repeal section 27-2018 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to rodent and insect eradication and extermination Sponsors: Rosie Mendez, Ritchie J. Torres, Corey D. Johnson, Margaret S. Chin, Costa G. Constantinides, Laurie A. Cumbo, Peter A. Koo, Antonio Reynoso, Ydanis A. Rodriguez, Deborah L. Rose, Mark Levine, Karen Koslowitz, Helen K. Rosenthal, Donovan J. Richards, Annabel Palma, Brad S. Lander, Stephen T. Levin, Carlos Menchaca, Rory I. Lancman, Daniel Dromm , Inez D. Barron, Ben Kallos, Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, Elizabeth S. Crowley, Andy L. King, Vanessa L. Gibson, Fernando Cabrera , Darlene Mealy, Alan N. Maisel, I. Daneek Miller, Robert E. Cornegy, Jr., Mathieu Eugene, James G. Van Bramer, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., Vincent J. Gentile, James Vacca, Rafael L. Espinal, Jr., Andrew Cohen, Jumaane D. Williams, Daniel R. Garodnick, David G. Greenfield, Mark Treyger, Chaim M. Deutsch, Barry S. Grodenchik, Bill Perkins, Paul A. Vallone, The Public Advocate (Ms. James) Summary: This bill sets forth owners’ responsibilities in relation to indoor allergen hazards. The bill also establishes classifications of violations for indoor allergen hazards and dates of correction for such violations. The bill would also require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to report on activities to educate physicians and health care providers who treat persons with asthma about the role of indoor allergens in asthma exacerbation, and also requires DOHMH to take certain measures to educate persons about indoor allergen hazards. Attachments: 1. Summary of Int. No. 385-C, 2. Summary of Int. No. 385-B, 3. Int. No. 385 - 6/11/14, 4. Proposed Int. No. 385-A - 4/10/17, 5. Committee Report 6/13/17, 6. Hearing Testimony 6/13/17, 7. Hearing Transcript 6/13/17, 8. Proposed Int. No. 385-B - 7/25/17, 9. Proposed Int. No. 385-C - 12/13/17, 10. Committee Report 12/18/17, 11. Hearing Transcript 12/18/17, 12. December 19, 2017 - Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files, 13. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 12-19-17, 14. Int. No. 385-C (FINAL), 15. Fiscal Impact Statement, 16. Legislative Documents - Letter to the Mayor, 17. Local Law 55, 18. Minutes of the Stated Meeting - December 19, 2017 1/22/2018 C Rosie Mendez City Council Returned Unsigned by Mayor Action details Meeting details Not available 1/19/2018 C Rosie Mendez Administration City Charter Rule Adopted Action details Meeting details Not available 1/8/2018 C Rosie Mendez Mayor Hearing Scheduled by Mayor Action details Meeting details Not available 12/19/2017 C Rosie Mendez City Council Sent to Mayor by Council Action details Meeting details Not available 12/19/2017 C Rosie Mendez City Council Approved by Council Pass Action details Meeting details Not available 12/18/2017 * Rosie Mendez Committee on Housing and Buildings Hearing Held by Committee Action details Meeting details Not available 12/18/2017 * Rosie Mendez Committee on Housing and Buildings Amendment Proposed by Comm Action details Meeting details Not available 12/18/2017 * Rosie Mendez Committee on Housing and Buildings Amended by Committee Action details Meeting details Not available 12/18/2017 C Rosie Mendez Committee on Housing and Buildings Approved by Committee Pass Action details Meeting details Not available 6/13/2017 * Rosie Mendez Committee on Housing and Buildings Hearing Held by Committee Action details Meeting details Not available 6/13/2017 * Rosie Mendez Committee on Housing and Buildings Amendment Proposed by Comm Action details Meeting details Not available 6/13/2017 * Rosie Mendez Committee on Housing and Buildings Laid Over by Committee Action details Meeting details Not available 6/11/2014 * Rosie Mendez City Council Referred to Comm by Council Action details Meeting details Not available 6/11/2014 * Rosie Mendez City Council Introduced by Council Action details Meeting details Not available Int. No. 385-C Council Members Mendez, Torres, Johnson, Chin, Constantinides, Cumbo, Koo, Reynoso, Rodriguez, Rose, Levine, Koslowitz, Rosenthal, Richards, Palma, Lander, Levin, Menchaca, Lancman, Dromm, Barron, Kallos, Ferreras-Copeland, Crowley, King, Gibson, Cabrera, Mealy, Maisel, Miller, Cornegy, Eugene, Van Bramer, Salamanca, Gentile, Vacca, Espinal, Cohen, Williams, Garodnick, Greenfield, Treyger, Deutsch, Grodenchik, Perkins, Vallone and the Public Advocate (Ms. James) A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to indoor asthma allergen hazards in residential dwellings and pest management, and to repeal section 27-2018 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to rodent and insect eradication and extermination Section 1. Section 27-2018 of the administrative code of the city of New York is REPEALED. § 2. The title of article 4 of subchapter 2 of chapter 2 of title 27 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended to read as follows: CONTROL OF PESTS AND OTHER ASTHMA ALLERGEN TRIGGERS §27-2017 Definitions. §27-2017.1 Owners' responsibility to remediate. §27-2017.2 Owners' responsibility to notify occupants and to investigate. §27-2017.3 Violation for visible mold. §27-2017.4 Violation for pests. §27-2017.5 Removal of asthma triggers in a dwelling unit upon turnover. §27-2017.6 Department inspections. §27-2017.7 Department implementation and enforcement. §27-2017.8 Integrated pest management practices §27-2017.9 Work practices. §27-2017.10 Department removal of violations placed by the department of health and mental hygiene. §27-2017.11 Reporting. §27-2017.12 Waiver of benefit void. § 27-2018.1 Notice of bedbug infestation history § 27-2018.2 Reporting of bedbug infestations § 27-2019 Elimination of harborages § 3. Section 27-2017 of subchapter 2 of chapter 2 of title 27 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended to read as follows: §27-2017Definitions. When used in this article: [(a)Eradication means the elimination of rodents or insects and other pests from any premises through the use of traps, poisons, fumigation or any other method of extermination. (b) Insects and other pests include the members of class insecta, including houseflies, lice, bees, cockroaches, moths, silverfish, beetles, bedbugs, ants, termites, hornets, mosquitoes and wasps, and such members of the phylum arthropoda as spiders, mites, ticks, centipedes and wood lice.] Common area. The term “common area” means a portion of a multiple dwelling that is not within a dwelling unit and that is regularly used by occupants for access to and egress from any dwelling unit within such multiple dwelling, as well as commonly used areas such as a laundry room. [(c)] Harborage. The term “harborage” [Harborage] means any condition which provides shelter or protection for [rodents or insects and other] pests. Indoor allergen hazard. The term “indoor allergen hazard” means any indoor infestation of cockroaches, mice, or rats or conditions conducive to such infestation, or an indoor mold hazard. Indoor mold hazard. The term “indoor mold hazard” means any condition of mold growth on an indoor surface, building structure or ventilation system, including mold that is within wall cavities, that is likely to cause harm to a person or that has been cited as a violation by the department. Integrated pest management. The term “integrated pest management” means ongoing prevention, monitoring and pest control activities and reasonable efforts to eliminate pests from any building, lot, or dwelling. This includes, but is not limited to, reasonable efforts to eliminate of harborages and conditions conducive to pests, the use of traps, and, when necessary, the use of pesticides. Pest. The term “pest” means any unwanted member of the Class Insecta, including, but not limited to houseflies, lice, bees, cockroaches, moths, silverfish, beetles, bedbugs, ants, termites, hornets, mosquitoes and wasps, and such members of the Phylum Arthropoda as spiders, mites, ticks, centipedes and wood lice, or of the Order Rodentia, including but not limited to mice, Norway rats, and any other unwanted plant, animal or fungal life that is a pest because it is destructive, annoying or a nuisance. Remediation or remediate. The term “remediation” or “remediate” means reasonable efforts to eradicate pests in accordance with section 27-2017.8 and reasonable efforts to eradicate indoor mold hazards in accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to section 27-2017.9. Underlying defect. The term “underlying defect” means a condition that causes an indoor mold hazard, such as a water leak or water infiltration from plumbing or defective masonry pointing or other moisture condition, or causes an infestation of pests, including holes or entryway paths for pests. Visible mold. The term “visible mold” means mold that is readily identifiable by visual inspection, including mold that is behind furniture or other interior obstructions. § 4. Subchapter 2 of chapter 2 of title 27 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding new sections 27-2017.1 through 27-2017.12 to read as follows: §27-2017.1 Owners' responsibility to remediate. The existence of an indoor allergen hazard in any dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling is hereby declared to constitute a condition dangerous to health. An owner of a dwelling shall take reasonable measures to keep the premises free from pests and other indoor allergen hazards and from any condition conducive to indoor allergen hazards, and shall take reasonable measures to prevent the reasonably foreseeable occurrence of such a conditions and shall expeditiously take reasonable measures to remediate such conditions and any underlying defect, when such underlying defect exists, consistent with section 27-2017.8 and the rules promulgated pursuant to section 27-2017.9. §27-2017.2 Owners' responsibility to notify occupants and to investigate. a. The owner of a multiple dwelling shall cause an investigation to be made for indoor allergen hazards in all occupied dwelling units and in common areas as set forth on subdivision b of this section. b. Investigations shall be undertaken at least once a year and more often if necessary, such as when, in the exercise of reasonable care, an owner knows or should have known of a condition that is reasonably foreseeable to cause an indoor allergen hazard, or an occupant makes a complaint concerning a condition that is likely to cause an indoor allergen hazard or requests an inspection, or the department issues a notice of violation or orders the correction of a violation that is likely to cause an indoor allergen hazard. c. All leases offered to tenants or prospective tenants in such multiple dwellings shall contain a notice, conspicuously set forth therein, which advises tenants of the obligations of the owner and tenant as set forth in this section. Such notice shall be approved by the department, and shall be in English and in the covered languages set forth in section 8-1002. The owner of such multiple dwelling shall provide the tenant or prospective tenant of such dwelling unit with the pamphlet developed by the department of health and mental hygiene pursuant to section 17-199.7. Such pamphlet shall be made available in English and in the covered languages set forth in section 8-1002. §27- 2017.3. Violation for visible mold a. The presence of visible mold in any room in a dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling shall constitute an indoor mold hazard violation as provided in this section, except when such mold is present on tile or grout: 1. The presence of visible mold in an amount measuring in total less than ten square feet in a room within a dwelling unit shall constitute a non-hazardous violation. 2. The presence of visible mold in an amount measuring in total between ten square feet and thirty square feet in a room within a dwelling unit shall constitute a hazardous violation. 3. In addition, the presence of visible mold as provided in subparagraphs (a) or (b) of this paragraph shall constitute a hazardous violation if: (a) there is an existing non-hazardous violation of paragraph one of this subdivision for which the certification period has expired and the non-hazardous violation has not been certified as corrected within the certification time period, and the mold condition that was the cause of the non-hazardous violation continues to be present in the same room in the dwelling unit; or (b) The owner has submitted a false certification of correction of a non-hazardous violation issued pursuant to paragraph one of this subdivision and the mold condition that was the cause of such non-hazardous violation continues to be present in the same room in the dwelling unit. 4. The presence of visible mold in an amount measuring in total greater than or equal to thirty square feet in a room within a dwelling unit, shall constitute an immediately hazardous violation. 5. In addition, the presence of visible mold as provided in subparagraphs (a) or (b) of this paragraph shall constitute an immediately hazardous violation if: (a) There is an existing hazardous violation pursuant to paragraph two of this subdivision for which the certification period has expired and such hazardous violation has not been certified as corrected within the certification time period, and the department has reinspected the unit within seventy days of the certification date of such hazardous violation and has found that the mold condition that was the cause of such hazardous violation continues to be present in the same room in the dwelling unit; or (b) The owner has submitted a false certification of correction of a hazardous violation issued pursuant to paragraph two of this subdivision and the mold condition that was the cause of such hazardous violation continues to be present in the same room in the dwelling unit. b. The presence of visible mold in an amount measuring greater than or equal to thirty square feet in any one room or any one level of a hallway of a common area or fifty square feet in the aggregate shall constitute a hazardous violation. The presence of visible mold in an amount measuring less than thirty square feet in any one room or any one level of a hallway of a common area or fifty square feet in the aggregate shall constitute a non-hazardous violation. c. 1. The date for correction of a non-hazardous or hazardous violation pursuant to subdivisions a or b of this section shall be as set forth in subdivision c of section 27-2115. 2. The date for correction of an immediately hazardous violation pursuant to subdivision a of this section shall be twenty-one days after service of the notice of violation as provided on such notice. 3. The department may postpone the date by which an immediately hazardous violation issued pursuant to subdivision a of this section shall be corrected upon a showing, made within the time set for correction in the notice, that prompt action to correct the violation has been taken but that full correction cannot be completed within the time provided because of serious technical difficulties, inability to obtain necessary materials, funds or labor, inability to gain access to the dwelling unit wherein the violation exists, or such other portion of the building as may be necessary to make the required repair, provided, however, that where such immediately hazardous violation has been issued as a result of a reinspection of a hazardous violation that remained uncorrected, no postponement shall be granted. Such postponement shall not exceed fourteen days from the date of correction set forth in the notice of violation. The department may require such other conditions as are deemed necessary to correct the violation within the time set for the postponement. §27- 2017.4. Violation for pests a. When the department makes the determination that any premises are infested by pests other than cockroaches, mice, or rats, it may order such eradication measures and work practices as the department deems necessary. Such violation shall be a hazardous violation pursuant to section 27-2115. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision a of this section, the presence of cockroaches, mice or rats in any room in a dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling or a common area shall constitute an immediately hazardous violation of this code as provided in this section and an owner shall comply with the work practices set out in subdivision a of section 27-2017.8 when correcting a such violation. c. The date for correction of an immediately hazardous violation for cockroaches, mice, or rats shall be twenty-one days after service of the notice of violation as provided on such notice. d. The department may postpone the date by which an immediately hazardous violation for cockroaches, mice, or rats shall be corrected upon a showing, made within the time set for correction in the notice, that prompt action to correct the violation has been taken but that full correction cannot be completed within the time provided because of serious technical difficulties, inability to obtain necessary materials, funds or labor, inability to gain access to the dwelling unit wherein the violation exists, or such other portion of the building as may be necessary to make the required repair. Such postponement shall not exceed fourteen days from the date of correction set forth in the notice of violation. The department may require such other conditions as are deemed necessary to correct the violation within the time set for the postponement. §27-2017.5 Removal of asthma triggers in a dwelling unit upon turnover. a. Prior to the reoccupancy of any vacant dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling, the owner shall, within such dwelling unit, remediate all visible mold and pest infestations, and any underlying defects in such dwelling unit, and thoroughly clean and vacuum all carpeting and furniture provided by such owner to incoming occupants, consistent with the work practices set out in subdivision a of section 27-2017.8 and the rules promulgated pursuant to section 27-2017.9. b. The owner shall certify in writing to the incoming tenant or occupant of a unit of a multiple dwelling, in such form as may be promulgated by the department, that the unit is in compliance with subdivision a of this section. §27-2017.6 Department inspections. a. When entering a dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling for the purpose of investigating the existence of any violation of the code, the department shall make diligent efforts to ascertain whether there are cockroaches, mice, rats, or visible mold in the dwelling unit and shall inquire of the occupant whether cockroaches, mice, rats or mold are present in the dwelling unit. When performing such inspection, the department need only inspect those portions of the dwelling unit where furniture or other furnishings do not obstruct the view of a surface, except when there is visible evidence that causes the department to believe that the obstructed surface has visible mold or cockroaches, mice, or rats. b. In any dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling the department shall conduct an inspection pursuant to subdivision a of this section no later than thirty days after the department's receipt of a complaint describing a condition that would constitute a violation under subdivision a of section 27-2017.3 or subdivision b of section 27-2017.4. Where the department attempts to perform an inspection of a dwelling unit within the time period required by this subdivision but is unable to gain access, the department shall provide written notice to the occupant of such dwelling unit that no further attempts at access shall be made unless a new complaint is submitted. c. Where, upon conducting an inspection, the department determines the existence of a condition constituting a violation of this article, the department shall serve a notice of violation within ten additional days of such inspection. d. The pamphlet developed by the department of health and mental hygiene pursuant to section 17-199.7 shall be left at the premises of the dwelling unit at the time of an inspection made by the department pursuant to this section. Such pamphlet shall be delivered by the department in conjunction with all notices of violation issued pursuant to paragraph one of subdivision o of section 27-2115. Failure to include such pamphlet with such notices of violation shall not render null and void the service of such notices of violation. Such pamphlet shall also be made available to any member of the public upon request. e. During the period from October first through May thirty-first, or in the event of disaster, the time for the department to conduct an inspection as provided in subdivision b of this section may be extended if the department resources so require. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, failure by the department or the department of health and mental hygiene to comply with any time period provided in this article or section 27-2115 relating to responsibilities of the department and the department of health and mental hygiene, shall not render null and void any notice of violation issued by the department or the department of health and mental hygiene pursuant to such article or section, and shall not provide a basis for defense or mitigation of an owner's liability for civil penalties for violation of such article. §27-2017.7 Department implementation and enforcement. a. The department shall provide appropriate training for indoor allergen inspection and for supervisory personnel. The department shall provide for the continuing education of inspection and supervisory personnel regarding changes in applicable federal, state, and local laws and guidance documents and require that each such individual has successfully demonstrated knowledge of those materials and the requirements of this article. b. The department, with the approval of the department of health and mental hygiene, shall promulgate a comprehensive written procedure to guide department personnel in implementing and enforcing this article. Such procedures shall include a methodology and a form to be used by department personnel when conducting an inspection to carry out and record an inspection pursuant to section 27-2017.6. c. The department shall promulgate rules for the implementation and enforcement of this article and to effect compliance with all applicable provisions of this article, rules promulgated thereunder, and all applicable city, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. Such rules shall be subject to the approval of the department of health and mental hygiene prior to their promulgation and shall include, but need not be limited to, establishing: 1. Procedures by which an owner may apply to the department to postpone the date by which a violation shall be corrected pursuant to section 27-2017.3 or 27-2017.4; and 2. Procedures to implement and to enforce compliance with paragraph 2 of subdivision o of section 27-2115, which shall include, but not be limited to, the requirement that an owner certify to: (a) the correction of a violation of this article, (b) compliance with section 27-2017.8; and (c) compliance with the rules promulgated by the department pursuant to section 27-2017.9. §27- 2017.8 Integrated pest management practices. a. When any premises are subject to infestation by pests, or subject to a violation of subdivision a of section 27-2017.4 where directed by the department, or subject to a violation of subdivision b of section 27-2017.4, the owner shall use integrated pest management measures and eliminate conditions conducive to pests, and comply with following work practices: 1. inspect for, and physically remove pest nests, waste, and other debris by High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuuming, washing surfaces, or otherwise collecting and discarding such debris; 2. eliminate points of entry and passage for pests by repairing and sealing any holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, molding, base boards, around pipes and conduits, or around and within cabinets by using sealants, plaster, cement, wood, escutcheon plates, or other durable material. Attach door sweeps to any door leading to a hallway, basement, or outside the building to reduce gaps to no more than one-quarter inch; and 3. eliminate sources of water for pests by repairing drains, faucets, and other plumbing materials that accumulate water or leak. Remove and replace saturated materials in interior walls. 4. The use of pesticides shall not substitute for pest management measures described in this section. Any pesticide applied shall be applied by a pest professional licensed by New York state department of environmental conservation (DEC). b. An owner's certification of correction of a pest violation that was issued pursuant to subdivision a of section 27-2017.4 shall, where applicable, include an affidavit affirming that the work practices required pursuant to subdivision a of this section were properly performed. An owner's certification of correction of a pest violation that was issued pursuant to subdivision b of section 27-2017.4 shall include an affidavit affirming that the work practices required pursuant to subdivision a of this section were properly performed. The department may also by rule require additional documentation for certification of correction of a pest violation or a violation of subdivision b of 27-2017.4. §27-2017.9. Work practices. a. The department shall promulgate rules, with the approval of the department of health and mental hygiene, establishing work practices when assessing and correcting indoor mold hazards, and underlying defects including violations cited by the department pursuant to this article. The department shall from time-to-time review and revise such rules based upon, among other things, the latest scientific data and developing federal, state, and local laws and industry standards. b. The work practices promulgated pursuant to subdivision a of this section shall include the requirement that when correcting an indoor mold hazard violation issued pursuant to this article, or when assessing and correcting an indoor mold hazard identified as a result of an inspection by an owner, such owner shall comply with the following work practices: 1. investigate and correct any underlying defect, including moisture or leak conditions, that are causing or may cause mold violations; 2. remove or securely cover with plastic sheeting any furniture or other items in the work area that cannot be removed; 3. minimize the dispersion of dust and debris from the work area to other parts of the dwelling unit through methods such as: sealing ventilation ducts/grills and other openings in the work area with plastic sheeting; isolating the work area with plastic sheeting and covering egress pathways; cleaning or gently misting surfaces with a dilute soap or detergent solution prior to removal; the use of HEPA vacuum-shrouded tools or a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter at the point of dust generation; 4. clean mold with soap or detergent and water; 5. remove and discard materials that cannot be cleaned properly; 6. properly remove and discard plastic sheeting, cleaning implements, and contaminated materials in sealed, heavy weight plastic bags; 7. clean any remaining visible dust from the work area using wet cleaning methods or HEPA vacuuming; and 8. leave the work area dry and visibly free from mold, dust, and debris. The work practices shall also include a requirement that when correcting an indoor mold hazard violation issued pursuant to this article, or when assessing or correcting an indoor mold hazard identified as a result of an inspection by an owner, such assessments or work shall be performed in compliance with article 32 of New York state labor law and any rules promulgated thereunder, where applicable. c.An owner's certification of correction of an indoor mold hazard violation issued pursuant to this article shall include an affidavit affirming that the work practices required pursuant to this section were properly performed. The department may also by rule require additional documentation for certification of correction of an indoor mold hazard violation. §27-2017.10 [Department removal of] Violations placed by the department of health and mental hygiene. Where the owner of the dwelling or relevant dwelling unit within such dwelling fails to comply with an order of the department of health and mental hygiene to correct a violation placed by the department of health and mental hygiene pursuant to section 17-199.6, the department of health and mental hygiene shall certify such conditions to the department of housing preservation and development within ten days after the date set for correction in said order. The department of housing preservation and development may take such enforcement action as it deems necessary, including performing or arranging for the performance of work to correct the certified condition. §27-2017.11 Reporting. a. Within four months after the close of the first fiscal year that begins after the effective date of the local law that added this section, and within four months after the close of each fiscal year thereafter, the commissioner shall provide to the council a written report on the department's implementation of this article during the preceding fiscal year. Such report shall include, at a minimum, an analysis of the department's program, a detailed statement of revenue and expenditures and a statistical section designed to provide a detailed explanation of the department's enforcement including, but not limited to, the following: 1. The number of complaints for visible mold, indoor mold hazards, and pests in dwelling units, disaggregated by city or non-city ownership of the building which is the subject of the complaint; 2. The number of inspections by the department pursuant to this article, disaggregated by the city or non-city ownership of the building where the inspection occurred; 3. The number of violations issued by the department pursuant to this article; 4. The number of violations issued pursuant to this article that were certified as corrected by the owner, the number of such certifications that did not result in the removal of such violations, and the number of civil actions brought by the department against such owners; 5. The number of jobs performed in which violations issued pursuant to this article were corrected by the department, the total amount spent by the department to correct the conditions that resulted in the violations, and the average amount spent per dwelling unit to correct such conditions; 6. A statistical profile with geographic indexing, such as by community district, council district, and/or zip code, of multiple dwellings in which violations are placed, indicating the ages and general condition of the multiple dwellings and other factors relevant to the prevalence of indoor mold hazards and pests, which may include asthma rates in the relevant community, outstanding violations, and emergency repair charges; and. 7. The number of trainings conducted for owners and building maintenance personnel on the appropriate work methods for controlling and removing indoor allergen hazards in rental housing. b. The department of health and mental hygiene shall annually prepare and publically post on the Environmental and Health Data Portal a statistical profile on asthma rates in the population, including asthma-related hospitalizations and asthma-related emergency department visits, city wide and by neighborhoods, based on the most recently available data. These data shall be utilized by the department to target intervention efforts to reduce the prevalence of asthma allergens. §27-2017.12 Waiver of benefit void. a. No owner may seek to have an occupant of a dwelling unit waive the benefit or protection of any provision of this article. Any agreement by the occupant of a dwelling unit purporting to waive the benefit or protection of any provision of this article is void. Any owner who violates this section, or the rules promulgated hereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to five hundred dollars or imprisonment for up to six months or both. In addition, any owner who violates this section shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars per violation. b. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, nothing herein shall be construed to alter existing or future agreements which allocate responsibility for compliance with the provisions of this article between a tenant shareholder and a cooperative corporation or between the owner of a condominium unit and the board of managers of such condominium. c. The provisions of this article, other than section 27-2017.10, shall not apply to a dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling where (i) title to such multiple dwelling is held by a cooperative housing corporation or such dwelling unit is owned as a condominium unit, and (ii) such dwelling unit is occupied by the shareholder of record on the proprietary lease for such dwelling unit or the owner of record of such condominium unit, as is applicable, or the shareholder's or record owner's family. d. The provisions of this article shall not apply to dwelling units owned and operated by the New York city housing authority. §5. Section 27-2115 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new subdivision o to read as follows: (o) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when the department serves a notice of violation to correct and certify a condition that constitutes a violation of article four of subchapter two of this chapter, the notice of violation shall specify the date by which the violation shall be corrected as provided in such article, and the procedure by which the owner, for good cause shown pursuant to this subdivision, may request a postponement. The notice of violation shall further specify that the violation shall be corrected in accordance with section 27-2017.8 and the rules established pursuant to section 27-2017.9, where applicable. The notice of violation shall be served by personal delivery to a person in charge of the premises or to the person last registered with the department as the owner or agent, or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by certified mail with proof of delivery, to the person in charge of the premises or to the person last registered with the department as the owner or agent; provided that where a managing agent has registered with the department, such notice of violation shall be served on the managing agent. Service of the notice of violation shall be deemed completed five days from the date of mailing. Notification, in a form to be determined by the department, of the issuance of such violation shall be sent simultaneously by regular mail to the occupant at the dwelling unit that is the subject of such notice of violation. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the notice of violation shall direct that the correction of each violation cited therein shall be certified to the department. Such certification shall be made in writing or electronically, under oath by the registered owner, a registered officer or director of a corporate owner or by the registered managing agent. Such certification shall include a statement that the violation was corrected in compliance with section 27-2017.8, where applicable, and the rules established pursuant to section 27-2017.9, where applicable. All certifications shall be delivered to the department and acknowledgment of receipt therefore obtained or shall be mailed to the department by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, no later than five days after the date set for correction, or submitted electronically within five days after the date set for correction, and shall include the date when each violation was corrected. Such certification of correction shall be supported by a sworn statement saying that the violation was properly corrected by the person who performed the work if performed by an employee or agent of the owner. Notification of such certification shall be mailed to the complainant by the department not more than twelve full calendar days from the date of receipt of such certification by the department. Failure to file such certification shall establish a prima facie case that such violation has not been corrected. (3) Whenever the department shall issue a notice of violation to correct a condition that constitutes a hazardous or immediately hazardous violation of subdivision a of section 27-2017.3 the department shall conduct a final inspection to verify that the violation has been corrected. Where the department determines that the violation has not been corrected, the department may take such enforcement action as is necessary, including performing or arranging for the performance of the work to correct the violation. (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person making a false certification of correction of a violation issued pursuant to article four of subchapter two of this chapter, in addition to any other civil penalty, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than two thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars for each false certification made, recoverable by the department in a civil action brought in a court of competent jurisdiction. If the person making such false certification is an employee of the owner then such owner shall be responsible for such civil penalty. In addition, any such person making a false certification of correction shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to one thousand dollars or imprisonment for up to one year or both. (5) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and in addition to any penalties applicable under article three of subchapter five of this chapter, a person who violates article four of subchapter two of this chapter by failing to correct such violation in accordance with the work practices in section 27-2017.8 and in the rules established pursuant to section 27-2017.9 shall be subject to a civil penalty of five hundred dollars per day for each violation to a maximum of ten thousand dollars from the initial date set for correction in the notice of violation until the date the violation is corrected and certified to the department. There shall be a presumption that the condition constituting a violation continues after the service of the notice of violation. The owner shall be responsible for the correction of all violations noticed pursuant to article four of subchapter two of this chapter, but in an action for civil penalties pursuant to this subdivision may in defense or mitigation of such owner's liability for civil penalties show: (i) That the condition which constitutes the violation did not exist at the time the violation was placed; or (ii) That he or she began to correct the condition which constitutes the violation promptly upon discovering it but that full correction could not be completed expeditiously because of serious technical difficulties, inability to obtain necessary materials, funds or labor; (iii) That he or she was unable to gain access to the dwelling unit wherein the violation exists, or such other portion of the building as might be necessary to make the repair, provided that a postponement was granted pursuant to this subdivision; or (iv) That he or she was unable to obtain a permit or license necessary to correct the violation, provided that diligent and prompt application was made therefore; or (v) That the violation giving rise to the action was caused by the act of negligence, neglect or abuse of another not in the employ or subject to the direction of the owner, except that the owner shall be precluded from showing in defense or mitigation of such owner's liability for civil penalties evidence of any acts occurring, undertaken, or performed by any predecessor in title prior to the owner taking control of the premises. Where the aforesaid allegations are made by way of mitigation of penalties, the owner shall show, by competent proof, pertinent financial data and efforts made to obtain necessary materials, funds or labor or to gain access, or to obtain a permit or license and such other evidence as the court may require. If the court finds that sufficient mitigating circumstances exist, it may remit all or part of any penalties arising from the violations, but may condition such remission upon a correction of the violation within a time period fixed by the court. (6) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, failure by the department to comply with any time period provided in this section relating to responsibilities of the department shall not render null and void any notice of violation issued by the department or the department of health and mental hygiene pursuant to such article or section, and shall not provide a basis for defense or mitigation of an owner's liability for civil penalties for violation of such article §6. Chapter 1 of title 17 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding new sections 17-199.5, 17-199.6, 17-199.7 and 17-199.8 to read as follows: §17-199.5 Encouragement of physician referrals for indoor allergen hazards. a. The department shall report to the council no later than 18 months from the effective date on activities it has undertaken to educate physicians and other health care providers who treat persons with asthma about the role of indoor allergens in asthma exacerbation and the availability of inspections for asthma triggers in their patients’ primary residence by the department and the department of housing preservation and development, and on any mechanism they have to refer to the department or the department of housing preservation and development, with consent, the contact information for patients who report these conditions in their primary residence. The report shall describe what was done following such referrals, and what the outcomes were of any that were made and received during this period. §17-199.6 Investigations of indoor allergen hazards in dwellings of persons with medically diagnosed moderate persistent or severe persistent asthma. a. The department shall establish procedures to permit doctors, nurses, or other health professionals, upon the consent of their patients, to request a department investigation of possible indoor allergen hazards in dwellings where persons reside who have been medically diagnosed with moderate persistent or severe persistent asthma. Such procedures shall provide for the referral to the department of housing preservation and development of such requests that would be subject to section 27-2017.6. The procedures shall also provide for an investigation to be made when the department is notified that a person who has been medically diagnosed with moderate persistent or severe persistent asthma is residing in a dwelling with possible indoor allergen hazards not otherwise subject to enforcement by the department of housing preservation and development under section 27-2017.6. Such indoor allergen hazards include, but are not limited to, mold that is not readily observable to the eye, including mold that is hidden within wall cavities, construction dust or such other conditions as the department shall from time-to-time determine by rule are indoor allergen hazards.b. In the event that the department determines that an indoor allergen hazard exists, the department shall order the owner to correct the condition and the underlying causes of such a condition within twenty-one days, in a manner and under such safety conditions as it may specify, including the integrated pest management practices in section 27-2017.8 and the work practices established pursuant to section 27-2017.9. c. In the event that the department determines that the owner or other person having the duty or liability to comply with an order issued pursuant to this section fails to substantially comply therewith within twenty-one days after service thereof, the department shall, in accordance with section 27-2017.10, refer such order to the department of housing preservation and development. The department of housing preservation and development shall take such enforcement action as is necessary, including performing or arranging for the performance of the work to correct the certified condition. d. The department shall report to the council and mayor no later than 24 months from the effective date on activities it has undertaken under this section as they relate to adults with asthma diagnoses, including but not limited to the number adult asthma referrals by type to the department for inspection, the number and types of orders issued to property owners by the department as a result of adult asthma referrals, and the number of apartments that have completed remediation for indoor asthma allergens as a result of adult asthma referrals. Upon submission of such report the agency may submit a recommendation to the council containing a proposed redefinition of “persons with medically diagnosed moderate persistent or severe persistent asthma” for the purposes of the provision of this article. §17-199.7 Education about indoor allergen hazards. The department shall develop a pamphlet which shall be in English and in the covered languages set forth in section 8-1002, explaining the hazards associated with indoor allergens and describing tenant rights and owner responsibilities under this law, including safe work practices and mechanisms through which the public may report indoor allergen hazards in the home. Such pamphlet shall be made available in accordance with section 27-2017.6. Such pamphlet shall also be made available to any member of the public upon request. The department shall also develop a training curriculum for educating owners and building maintenance personnel on the appropriate work methods for controlling and removing indoor allergen hazards in rental housing, including integrated pest management. Such training curriculum shall also be made available to any member of the public upon request. §17-199.8 Inspection by the department of unsafe work practices for indoor allergen remediation. The department shall respond to complaints of unsafe work practices related to the correction of indoor mold hazard violations that result in chemical vapors, dust, or other environmental hazards, and promptly refer complaints of unsafe pest control to the New York state department of environmental conservation. §7. This local law shall take effect one year after its enactment, except that the commissioners of health and mental hygiene and housing preservation and development may take such measures as are necessary for its implementation, including the promulgation of rules, before such effective date.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1422
__label__cc	0.54303	0.45697	Home / Entertainment / The new night manager? Behind the scenes of John Le Carré's drama The Little Drummer Girl The new night manager? Behind the scenes of John Le Carré's drama The Little Drummer Girl Ernest Hemingway Entertainment K Ineta lies an hour west of Athens, on the south coast of the islands that connect the Peloponnese with the Greek mainland. It is a May morning and the Gulf of Megara shines in late spring sunshine, the islands of Egypt and Agistri are only visible in the disgusting distance. Closer to Alexander Skarsgård – Eric Northman in True Blood – and Florence Pugh Brewster of last year's Lady Macbeth – run past the timeline. They are in deep conversation, slowly heading for a room of cameras. We are meant to be in Naxos, the scene of an early meeting between the two main characters in BBC's latest John Le Carré adaptation, The Little Drummer Girl, a new six-piece series. As Pugh and Skarsgård walk and walk back to the far end of the beach for a second run on the scene, the director, Park Chan-wook, South Korea's best-known for his films Oldboy and Stoker – pores over the chase in a specially built tent. Two things about Park (as known by everyone on display) are immediately obvious. First, he is sensitive to sunlight and director in a sort of black fireplace, a series of umbrellas that are always held above him. Secondly, he does not speak English, so go all communication with the actors by his right hand, Wonjo Jeong. Bird Box Challenge: A first accident in the United States People say I'm almost like my grandfather. Ahmed Fahmy shares her follow-up this way Big hit for "Capital" on M6 over 4 million and near the movie "Jason Bourne" on TF1 Almost to die because of the challenge of "Birdbox" Season 8 of Game of Thrones: a release and a new trailer 5 sensible things that can happen on Monday Night Rouge	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1430
__label__wiki	0.637113	0.637113	Company Press Releases March 06, 2018 MapR Extends Data Fabric for Kubernetes Enables Deployment of Stateful Applications across Clouds SAN JOSE, Calif. - March 6, 2018 -- MapR® Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in delivering one platform for all data, across every cloud, today announced at Strata Data Conference it has extended advanced containers integration into the MapR Converged Data Platform which provides persistent storage for containers and enables the deployment of stateful containerized applications. The MapR Data Fabric for Kubernetes addresses the limitations of container use by providing easy and full data access from within and across clouds and on-premises deployments. Now stateful applications can easily be deployed in containers for production use cases, machine learning pipelines and multi-tenant use cases. The MapR Data Fabric now includes a natively integrated Kubernetes volume driver to provide persistent storage volumes for access to any data - from databases, files and streaming - located on-premises, across clouds and to the edge. The data fabric's extension to Kubernetes also provides scheduled automation for multi-tenant, containerized and non-containerized applications located inside and outside of a MapR cluster. "Stateful and data-driven applications can't elegantly live in the cloud without an elegant means for persisting state and making it available, securely and robustly, to containerized microservices," said James Kobielus, lead analyst at SiliconANGLE Wikibon. "Container technology has traditionally failed to address the data portability challenge. Ideally, developers should be able to build containerized applications that can directly access persisted data volumes of any scale. Likewise, data architectures and operations personnel should be able to ensure that this data remains available to containerized apps regardless of the platforms to which those containers have been moved. We're impressed with how MapR has addressed these challenges for stateful containers that run in big-data clusters that have deployed Kubernetes." Using the MapR Data Fabric for Kubernetes, organizations can enable a global, flexible data fabric that provides high performance access to data as if it were local and can benefit from enterprise security protection, container high availability, snapshots, mirroring and disaster recovery. "MapR provides the flexibility, elasticity and simplicity for next-gen application deployment eliminating concerns about how, where and if the underlying platform can grow with your data and business needs," said Anil Gadre, chief product officer at MapR Technologies. "We provide a unique advantage for our customers by enabling them to build a Data Fabric that extends to disparate environments, where they can capture, store, process and analyze any type of data. Extending the Data Fabric to Kubernetes is a needed advancement to accelerate the deployment of containerized applications in enterprises while allowing them to harness value from their data. This is a game changer in many deployments." The new container extension also brings comprehensive cloud capabilities to the data fabric, including: Differentiated data services within a cloud through data synchronization and integrity across availability zones to meet high availability requirements. Cross-cloud data bursting to support cloud neutral deployments with the ability to optimize application processing for cost, performance, and compliance. Cross data access support includes NFS, S3, HDFS, ODBC. Supports easy on-ramp from on-premises and private cloud deployments to public cloud. The MapR Data Fabric for Kubernetes is available now. More details are available here.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1431
__label__wiki	0.810183	0.810183	Home Cannabis Stocks News Aurora Acquires Premium Cannabis Products Maker Aurora Acquires Premium Cannabis Products Maker Credit: Aurora Cannabis Aurora Cannabis (TSX: ACB) (NYSE: ACB) has announced that it has acquired privately-held Whistler Medical Marijuana in an all-share transaction. The company bought all issued and outstanding shares of Whistler under the terms of an agreement among Whistler, Aurora, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aurora. In a separate statement, Cronos Group (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) said that it sold all of its common shares of Whistler to Aurora for a total purchase price of about C$175 million, payable by the issuance of common shares in the capital of Aurora. Whistler Business British Columbia-based Whistler is the developer of one of Canada’s most iconic cannabis brands. It offers cannabis products to both patients and consumers. Founded in 2013, Whistler is one of Canada’s original 10 licensed producers and was the first licensed producer to obtain organic certification and sell a full suite of organic certified cannabis products. It currently sells medical cannabis derivatives internationally to both Australia and the Cayman Islands. In addition to its existing supply arrangements in Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon, the company has received product requests from Alberta and Manitoba. The company operates two indoor licensed production facilities in British Columbia. The first is located in Whistler, while the second licensed, purpose-built facility is located in Pemberton. The Pemberton facility is expected to reach its full capacity in summer this year. As a result, the facilities are anticipated to have a combined production capacity of over 5,000 kg per year, expandable to well more than 15,000 kg through future expansion at the Pemberton site. Whistler has achieved positive cash flow since 2015, with EBITDA margins in excess of 30%. It has achieved average selling prices exceeding 50% more than the average Canadian medical market. “Applying certain of our best practices to the Whistler cultivation protocols, we anticipate an increase in capacity of the Pemberton facility beyond the stated 5,000 kg annual production target. Furthermore, in pursuing EU GMP certification, we expect, once certified, to offer Whistler’s premium organic flower and derivative products in the much higher margin EU medical cannabis market, further increasing the accretive nature of this transaction,” Aurora CEO Terry Booth said in a statement. Whistler Acquisition Aurora has issued 13,667,933 common shares to Whistler shareholders. Under the terms of the agreement, the company will pay two milestone payments of C$30 million and C$10 million to Whistler shareholders in its shares at the volume weighted average trading price of its shares in the five trading days immediately prior to the date of issuance. The first milestone payment will be issuable upon satisfactory licensing of Whistler’s Pemberton facility. The second payment will be issued on the earlier of March 1, 2020, and the date on which Whistler achieves full production in accordance with the terms of the agreement. “Now that this transaction is complete, we intend to accelerate development of Whistler and leverage its iconic brand globally,” Booth stated. Whistler Medical Marijuana Isodiol Rolls Out Cannabis Vending Machine in Selected Powerhouse Gym Locations Crop Infrastructure Eyes Multiple Retail Locations in California One World Ventures, Mym Nutraceuticals Jointly Produce Hemp at Navajo Nation Cannvas MedTech to Bring American Cannabis Education Products to Canada	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1433
__label__cc	0.692682	0.307318	Jughead: The Hunger #4 Jughead: The Hunger Who is Elena Cooper? Take a trip back through time to witness the history of the mysterious matriarch of the Cooper Underground and the threat she poses for Jughead in the present day! Matt Herms Pat Kennedy Tim Kennedy Jack Morelli Supernatural/Occult Horror Suspense Drama BRAND NEW ONE-SHOT SPECIAL! Jughead Jones has always had an insatiable appetite... but what if his hunger came from a sinister place? When a murderous menace is on the prowl, taking the lives of some of the most well-known and esteemed inhabitants of Riverdale, Jughead and his family's dark legacy comes to light. Join writer Frank Tieri (Wolverine) and artist Michael Walsh (Secret Avengers) for th Vampironica When Veronica is bitten by a centuries-old vampire, her thirst for blood threatens to turn Riverdale into a haven for the undead. Will she put an end to the vampire threat or give in to her blood lust? Jughead the Hunger vs. Vampironica In the world of JUGHEAD THE HUNGER, there are no vampires, having been wiped out in their great war with the werewolves. In the VAMPIRONICA universe, the opposite is the case, as it was the vampires who were the victors. So what happens when these two eternal enemies are brought together again? Whatever it is, it can't be good for poor ol' Jug and Vampironica, you can count on that much... Blossoms: 666 BRAND NEW SERIES! Cheryl and Jason Blossom are a pair of seemingly normal kids in Riverdale. They're wealthy, popular and likeable—but they also harbor a deep, dark secret—one of the Blossom Twins is the Anti-Christ. Both want the title, and no one in Riverdale is safe. Terror is born anew in this dark re-imagining of Sabrina the Teenage Witch's origin. On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, the young sorceress finds herself at a crossroads, having to choose between an unearthly destiny and her mortal boyfriend, Harvey. But a foe from her family's past has arrived in Greendale, Madame Satan, and she has her own deadly agenda. Archie Comic's latest horror sensation	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1438
__label__wiki	0.503624	0.503624	First Cape launches low alcohol wine First Cape wine is launching lower-alcohol (5.5% abv) extension of its First Cape brand. The Café Collection was initially launched three years ago as a 10% abv range, but is being reintroduced in response to research by the supplier which shows a growing demand for lighter, less alcoholic styles from recognised brand names. Brand owner Brand Phoenix said it had also reduced the Café Collection’s alcohol content to give retailers better margins, as less duty paid on lower-gravity wines. The five-strong range is available from both Australia and South Africa. In the UK, it is priced to fit 3 for £10 promotions with an RRP of £3.99 for a single bottle and £5.99 for Sparkling wines. The launch will be backed by a £2.5 million radio and TV campaign targeting women. Joint director Greg Wilkins said: ‘Most zero or low-alcohol wines have been stigmatised because of their taste. First Cape’s Café Collection has taken three vintages to get it right – from which we have patented the process which uses a combination of stop ferment, spinning cone and a special blending method. “The huge piece of research around this new product development showed clearly that consumers were already adding ice and sparkling water to their wines, to control the alcohol and extend their social occasions. “Because of the alcohol strength of Café Collection, the still and sparkling wine gives consumers control. ‘For the first time, it also gives them a range of options within one brand – which is what they are used to in nearly every other grocery category.” Fellow director Steve Rosser added: “If ever there were a perfect time to launch this, its now. “Shoppers are under financial pressure like never before and the price of the product delivers at exactly the level they are currently willing to spend. “At the same time, commercially, soaring tax increases mean margins are under increased pressure. Because of their 5.5% abv, these wines are taxed at a lower rate, which gives retailers a real advantage.” The Café Collection products will be available to Europe as of immediately and FirstCape will be also launching into the US the 2nd half of this year. First Cape to sponsor Lions rugby tour Accolade Wines revamps Echo Falls Sogrape acquires Stevens Garnier Brown-Forman looking to offload Fetzer Montana becomes Brancott Estate	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1439
__label__wiki	0.98324	0.98324	Golf, Meet Social Media: PGA Tour Gets First Branded Hashtag By Sam Laird 2012-02-15 16:51:56 UTC Even golf — that centuries-old Scottish sport stereotyped as rich old white guys puttering around in goofy outfits — has hopped aboard the social media train. At the Northern Trust Open this week, golfers sponsored by the TaylorMade brand are sporting hats emblazoned with the Twitter hashtag #driverlove. The hashtag references TaylorMade's larger campaign that plays off the special connection that some players feel with their clubs. It appears to be the first time a hashtag or explicit social media reference has appeared on PGA Tour golfers or playing surfaces. While other sports have added interesting social media twists to their players and fields, golf is a game deeply rooted in tradition and not necessarily eager to humor cutting-edge fashion trends and tech fads. But that leaves an opening for brands willing to innovate, according to TaylorMade's chief marketing officer, Bob Maggiore. "For our sport as whole, the social media space has really been a slow-moving river," Maggiore told Mashable. "So it's interesting for us, because we've kind of given up on doing certain things the old way. We like to get out in front and try different things." TaylorMade is among golf's most prominent brands, and Maggiore said the company had a record setting year financially in 2011. He said the hashtag plan was hatched in December, and has already sparked a modest "cult following" among golfers and fans after less than two days of practice rounds and pro-am play at the Northern Trust. (The first round officially tees off Thursday morning.) The front of the hat features a simple heart design, and the #driverlove hashtag is emblazoned on the side of the cap, where Maggiore said a pedestrian company logo would usually appear. According to Maggiore, the hashtagged hat is an example of how social media allows TaylorMade to market in more abstract — but possibly more effective — ways. "Versus just directing people to these brand homes, we're able to get people engaged with these bigger, great ideas, like here that it's okay to love your golf equipment," he said. "The hashtag has been really powerful in our TV spots, but once we activate it with live athletes it's going to be that much more powerful." At the Northern Trust, top TaylorMade golfers including Dustin Johnson, Jason Day and Sergio Garcia are donning the caps. If they make it into the tournament's final rounds, where there is increased broadcast and fan attention, the hashtag should gain even more attention and drive more conversation. "We just want people to jump right into the space and get tangled up in the fun that we're having with it," Maggiore said. "The win for us is people taking it and going as deep as they want with it." Do you think sports teams and brands should do a better job of incorporating social media in their marketing efforts? Let us know in the comments. Topics: Business, Marketing, Social Media, Sports, Twitter	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1443
__label__wiki	0.92093	0.92093	Death Count Tied to Defective GM Ignition Switch Rises to 27 GM CEO Mary Barra testifying on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 17, 2014, before a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing. Image: Lauren Victoria Burke/Associated Press By The Associated Press 2014-10-13 20:44:32 UTC DETROIT — At least 27 people have died and 25 people have been seriously injured in crashes involving General Motors cars with defective ignition switches. Attorney Kenneth Feinberg, who was hired by GM to compensate victims, updated the total death count on Monday. See also: Despite 29 Million Recalls, GM's Sales Aren't Bad Feinberg says he has received 178 death claims since August. Of those, 27 have been deemed eligible for compensation payments. Out of the 1,193 injury claimants, 25 have also received compensation offers. Feinberg has made 31 settlement offers, and 21 have been accepted thus far. None of the offers has been rejected, said Camille Biros, deputy administrator of the fund for Feinberg's firm. GM knew about faulty ignition switches in Chevrolet Cobalts and other small cars for more than a decade but didn't recall them until February of this year. The switches can slip out of the "on" position, which causes the cars to stall, knocks out power steering and turns off the air bags. Feinberg will accept claims until Dec. 31. Topics: Business, Cars, GM, recalls	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1445
__label__cc	0.700967	0.299033	Drivers ignore the risk of mobile phone use A George Institute road safety study has revealed an alarmingly high rate of mobile phone use amongst Australian drivers. Published in the Medical Journal of Australia this week, the survey conducted in NSW and WA found that 60% of drivers use a mobile phone whilst behind the wheel, resulting in crashes and negligent driving. Almost 3 million drivers across the two states use a phone while driving. Men, younger drivers and metropolitan residents were found to be the worst offenders. In addition to talking on the phone 12% of drivers admit to writing text messages, while among young drivers, over 30% write text messages while on the road. Young drivers were almost five times more likely than older drivers to use a phone while driving. “The Australian public are not getting the message that mobile phone use whilst driving is a dangerous activity. The risk of a crash increases four-fold when using a mobile phone, irrespective of whether you are using a hand-held or a hands-free device. Based on the results of our study an estimated 45,000 drivers have crashed while using a mobile phone, and over the past year more than 145,000 drivers have experienced a ‘near miss’ due to talking on the phone,” said Dr Suzanne McEvoy, Senior Research Fellow at The George Institute. Although the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving is illegal, almost 40% of drivers continue to use a hand-held phone while driving. Seventy percent of drivers felt that they were unlikely to be caught by police for using a hand-held phone while driving. “Drivers are aware of the law against hand-held mobile phones, but believe that enforcement is quite low. These data clearly demonstrate the need to enhance enforcement of this legislation. However, given that hands-free devices do not necessarily reduce the risk, drivers should limit all phone use while driving” Dr McEvoy added. Research by The George Institute into the broader issues of driver distraction, shows that drivers are engaged in a distracting activity once every six minutes. During a given driving trip, 72% of drivers will report a lack of concentration, 69% will adjust in-vehicle equipment, 58% are distracted by outside events, objects or people and 40% will talk to passengers, all of which account for thousands of driver errors and crashes each year. In fact, one in every five crashes in this study was caused by driver distraction. The most common adverse effects of mobile phone use while driving were taking eyes off the road, slowing down, lack of concentration, failing to indicate, lane drift and sudden braking. “Action is urgently needed to reduce crashes caused by mobile phone use and driver distraction. Policies that include increased driver awareness and innovative enforcement practices are essential to decrease the occurrence of these behaviours and reduce adverse outcomes,” said Dr McEvoy. Young drivers are consistently over-represented in crash statistics, and were also found to be much more frequently distracted while driving. Compared to older drivers, this group perceived distracting behaviours to be less hazardous, yet they were significantly more likely to report a crash resulting from distraction. Source: Research Australia Australian drivers ready to embrace phone restriction apps—if they can still talk Citation: Drivers ignore the risk of mobile phone use (2006, December 11) retrieved 16 July 2019 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2006-12-drivers-mobile.html Why some drivers slow down when using mobile phones It can wait: Apps aim to stop deadly phone use Majority of drivers don't believe texting while driving is dangerous Parents make bad call with mobile phone use Hands-free just as distracting as handheld mobile phone use behind the wheel Doctor burnout costs health care system $4.6 billion a year Pediatric endocrinologist gives iconic 'Mona Lisa' a second medical opinion Best of Last Year—The top Medical Xpress articles of 2018 How do babies laugh? Like chimps! Tongue-in-cheek Nobels honor nutritional analysis of cannibalism, roller-coaster kidney stones treatment Pediatric robot patient offers new level of realism for doctors in training	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1450
__label__wiki	0.639153	0.639153	What If the Feature Is the Bug? Election monitoring, new power of social media and old power of structural power Zeynep Tufekci Apr 22, 2014 · 9 min read Turkey’s election night was a strange one. Many questions swirled around the process, coalescing into an uproar — and then a citizen-led, digital-media led recount. But I write not in praise of new media, but to ask a question: What if the new power that social media gives ordinary citizens is also part of the new problem? What if the very abilities of social media —ad-hoc but powerful capacity for organizing and logistics— lead to shortcomings which then hobble movements, at least in the short to medium term? What if the positive capacity we celebrate is actually the problem we are lamenting? What if, as the technologists themselves say, the feature is the bug? It’s not that these weren't tumultuous times in Turkey. They were. These were local elections only, but they came at the end of a tense period for the Turkish government. First the Gezi protests of last June, facilitated by social media, broke the image of internal harmony under Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice & Development Party (AKP). Then a corruption scandal challenged the AKP’s image as morally principled servants of the people’s interest. Finally, a string of audio recordings allegedly of the prime minister and his inner circle, implicating them in massive corruption and shocking abuses of power, were released on social media. In the days just before the election, the government responded first with a ban on Twitter, the key platform in which corruption allegations were discussed, and then, after the release of a national-security sensitive leak, of YouTube, which had hosted many of the ostensibly damning recordings. Given this reality, the elections were going to be tense. But the night was strange in many more ways. Anadolu Ajansi, Turkey’s official news agency, and Cihan, an opposition news organization, reported wildly different early results. Anadolu is headed by Erdogan’s ex-press advisor, who seems to have not noticed that he has a new job. Cihan also does not inspire confidence, as it is associated with a group that was the government’s closest ally until mere months ago. There was no other source of cumulative reporting on the totals, and no exit polls. Many polling companies have been caught with thumbs on the scale, anyway. Most television stations stuck by the official agency, reporting results that AKP was leading by 10-15% in hotly contested big cities, and ignoring Cihan’s reports showing a closer race. Others were reduced to announcing both, and shaking their heads. And then there were the power failures in dozens of cities, which the minister of energy attributed to a stray cat loose in a power substation. The banned but still heavily populated Turkish Twitter had big fun with that one, as “kedi lobisi”—the cat lobby— was added to the “lobbies” that the prime minister blames for problems in Turkey, such as the “robot lobby,” which he alleges lives on Twitter. Turkish dissident group @kollektifler maps out the “kedi lobisi” showing the places where unprecedented power failures occurred on election night. In the midst of all this, hours before the results were fully in from either source, the prime minister gave a “balcony speech” announcing his victory. In hotly-contested Ankara, the opposition candidate had appeared to be leading by a slim margin when the official news agency stopped updating for many hours. Then, all at once, and much later than in previous elections, it suddenly gave a sizable lead to the AKP’s incumbent mayor. Official news agency uncharacteristically stopped updating Ankara totals for hours before coming back up to give decisive lead to government candidate In Turkey, all elections are done via paper ballots, which are counted with representatives of multiple parties present (if they are in attendance), and then entered into an online system available to the political party. This is a fairly solid system when it works and when it is properly monitored. In this election, growing distrust in institutions, coupled with the rise of cameras and social media, meant that a large number of people waited for the final tabulations in their polling stations and then took pictures of the official paper with the results signed by representatives. And people then went online to compare their photo of the tabulation with government database, made accessible by the opposition party. This gave people a chance to check for discrepancies. And they found them. Quickly, pictures of discrepancies spread, as people retweeted ballot tabulation after ballot tabulation unmatched by the online result. With nerves already frayed among the Turkish public (especially dissidents), reports of voting irregularities spread like wildfire on social media. A Twitter user compares the official paper tabulation with the online result, which differs. It’s not that these new digital platforms aren't empowering. They are. This was amply demonstrated by what happened next: a crowd-sourced recount. A small scrappy citizen journalism outlet, @140journos, had already spent the day archiving and patiently tweeting ballot box tabulations, one after the other, hash-tagged by city, district and ballot box number. Similar initiatives popped up as citizens gathered and tabulated their pictures of the paper ballots counts. One might expect the main opposition party, the CHP, to hold a copy of each tabulation. However, in line with the complaints I heard from hundreds of the Gezi protesters that I interviewed, the opposition’s incompetence was part of the problem, and many reports on social media indicated that they had not sent representatives to all polling stations. Lacking a full database of the paper tabulations weakened their ability to challenge any manipulation of the vote. The plucky CHP candidate in Ankara, who had recently switched parties as part of a semi-official coalition, announced that he’d be contesting the elections—and he was somewhat atypical among CHP candidates and no doubt partly because he had not been steeped in CHP’s culture of resignation to loss. So did a few others in Istanbul, Antalya and few other closely contested cities. Many citizens were upset about the process, and even if they believed their candidate may well have lost, they wanted the numbers to be corrected. They wanted a recount even if it wasn’t going to make a difference. It was the principle and the ideal as much as the result. The rule of law, and confidence in institutions, may seem boring subjects in 6th grade social science books, but when they diminished, we no longer have the luxury of rolling our eyes at them. It all sounds like classic story of social media to the rescue right? It does, but it won’t end this way. Indeed, watching social media enable citizen power can hardly fail to impress. Using the hashtag #tutanakNO, Ankara residents gathered the missing ballot box tabulations, one by one, from citizens who had taken pictures, from representatives of other parties who agreed to cooperate, and from online searches seeking anyone who had uploaded a copy. In smaller districts, a similar pattern followed. At some points, the search for the few remaining missing ballot box tabulations was so intense that the related hashtags (#tutanakno) were trending on Twitter. Slowly, but surely, the ballots were gathered. The Ankara candidate appealed (and lost most of the rounds) and the legal battle isn’t yet over. Meanwhile, @140journos also has developed a multi-layer map of citizen-reported tabulations and official results, which is now being combed for patterns of irregularities. It wasn’t the first time Twitter had been used so effectively in an election monitoring effort. I had previously documented a similar effort in Egyptian presidential elections when what sure looked like a regime considering whether it could get away with stealing the election was blocked from doing so by crowd-sourced (but organized by a political party, the Muslim Brotherhood) election monitoring. (Egypt did not end well either—a military coup a year after that election followed by a blood bath effectively ended the democracy movement in that country—for the moment). Although interrupted by military coups, Turkey has been having elections for more than 60 years. The process has many safeguards, at least on paper, if properly implemented and monitored. However, Turkey’s political polarization and collapse of checks and balances has certainly eroded confidence in the process, and created an environment of distrust. So far, this may sound like another new media success story. Regardless of whether the contestation is successful, new media capabilities empower citizens to remain engaged in the electoral process, and provide a check on increasingly less accountable institutions. But… remember that little note about the incompetence of the opposition party? And their failure to have a copy of each ballot box tabulation? And to have organized an aggressive election monitoring system as is possible under the law? The one that keeps losing election after election to the well-organized, competent electoral organization of the AKP? As you can imagine, election monitoring is not their only point of failure. By almost all accounts, CHP’s organizational weaknesses is part of the problem of an increasingly unbalanced political system in Turkey, dominated by a single party. I don’t say this to discount any criticisms of the governing party, which I’ve reported upon many times. The question remains: from where does electoral change come? The impressive ad hoc capacity that can be focused via digital tools– and with the aid of trending topics and other social media affordances — allows citizens to carry out actions for which they would previously have needed to build powerful and robust social institutions. Such institutions could then do other things besides the specific actions of the moment for which the citizen-capacity came together. The governing party in Turkey has done that, it hasn’t just built ad hoc coalitions, it has built an electoral machine and placed itself at all levers of power and governance. Ironically, this is exactly what led to the current political crisis—existing political parties remain incompetent, under-organized and under-powered. The impressive, large-scale and energetic citizen movement which organized mainly through social media and expressed themselves through street protests, online campaigns and neighborhood forums has not changed that. AKP has just weathered its sixth electoral challenge in more than a decade, and again emerged as dominant. A hint, hint moment if there ever was one. Citizens may well be able to find all the missing ballots, enter them into databases, collate the results, run sophisticated statistical analyses that raise eyebrows, and may even overturn an election or two. All those are major wins, with major impacts both short and long term. But who, if anyone, is going to fix the failing institutions that continue to have an enormous impact on the everyday lives of everyone, regardless of their opinions about how corrupt, unpopular or even illegitimate these institutions are? Especially given how tedious, tiring, unexciting organization-building can be, compared with humorous, energized, adrenaline-filled efforts such as protests and occupations? New media certainly enables even the coalitions of ordinary citizens to realize impressive logistics. I am amazed at the energy and creativity I’ve witnessed in country after country, as citizens organize everything from election monitoring to disaster aid. They do not lack in numbers, talent or creativity, and they have an impressive array of new tools. It’s not that the protesters are shying away from sacrifice or hard work, and it’s not that they are preferring online over offline—the Gezi Park protest thoroughly mixed online and offline, as had Occupy Wall Street. And yet, these new movements keep failing to mount a successful — or even credible — electoral challenge, and they have not yet found a way to impact institutions which hold great sway and influence over our lives. A Pandaemonium Revolver Collection. Season 2 stars @anildash @alanalevinson @ftrain @hipstercrite @itsthebrandi @jamielaurenkeiles @vijithassar @yungrama @zeynep. Season 1 available on DVD shortly. Thanks to Robin Sloan, Craig Mod, and Quinn Norton. Thinking about our tools, ourselves. Assistant prof at UNC iSchool. Princeton CITP fellow, Harvard Berkman faculty associate, Sociology.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1451
__label__cc	0.658892	0.341108	How Google Fiber is changing the game for genomics Genome interpretation in the terabase & gigabit era. Reid J. Robison MD MBA Apr 3, 2014 · 7 min read Hello Google Fiber gigabit speeds. I’ve had Google Fiber at my home in Provo, Utah for over a month now and it is quite simply amazing. Check this out: No commentary needed here. Just maybe a moment of silence. And here’s a speed test I did via wifi on my macbook air, with Apple’s AirPort Extreme router: 600 Mbps ?!?! Yup. Be jealous. Google fiber, meet my collection of 200 GB genomes. To give you an idea of what this has the potential to do for genomics, check this out: This is me on regular internet, at the office, trying to download a little tiny 200 MB file. 736.9 KB/s = 5.9 Mbps. And this.. This is me on Google Fiber, tackling 200 GB human genomes with ease. Note that 1 MB/s = 8 Mbps, so 16.5 MB/s = 132 Mbps. Super fast, and the bottleneck isn’t me. These are screenshots of me downloading a couple genomes at home (on Google Fiber), compared to downloading from the same remote university server from my office downtown Provo (using a common small business internet package we have there). There is just NO comparison. What used to take days (or even longer), can now be done in hours (or less). As a big data geneticist, I’m dealing with pretty large file sizes. The size of a human genome is usually about 200 GB per genome, in its raw data format as it comes off the sequencer. Using the speed from the screenshots (132 Mbps on Google Fiber vs. 5.9 Mbps on my old connection), it would take a little over 3 hours to download a whole genome on Google Fiber, but over 77 hours to download that same genome on my regular internet at the office. And… I’m not the bottleneck. I was before, but now that 132 Mbps I’m getting off of an FTP server in another state is nothing. Check out what happens when I open up a few connections at once to the University in another state, and download a 200 GB genome that way. Download speeds approach gigabit and I can move an ENTIRE human genome in easily less than an hour. (Note that there are multiple genomes in this screenhot, and I only opened up 4 connections at once, but could have pushed that up even higher). Google fiber eliminates the pain & bottleneck of data transfer for genomic medicine. Why data transfer speed matters in genomics. These are genomes from some patients and family members with severe autism, developmental delay and seizures. Faster transfer to the analytics pipeline means quicker results. We can get important answers to patients and families who need them much quicker. And this is a relatively tiny data set. A research collaborator asked me recently if we could help them move a couple thousands genomes from one state to another. A couple thousand??? Not with old internet speeds, but now we can. That is hundreds of terabytes of data. There was talk about mailing hundreds of hard drives, but that just seems done. The internet infrastructure and bandwidth that we’ve had access to (up until now) just couldn’t handle it. It would take weeks and weeks, and would probably time out a million times before even making a sizeable dent in the data transfer. Faster genome transfer means quicker results, more open collaboration, expedited scientific disocvery, which means improved understanding of how to diagnose AND treat human diseases. The promise of fast, accurate genetic diagnoses in newborns. Let’s look at a scenario where fast genome transfer speeds could be extremely useful, even life-saving: the newborn ICU. I was recently approached by a large hospital system because they had seen what researchers had implemented at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO, and wanted to look into doing something similar. What Dr. Kingsmore and his colleagues had done in the NICU at Children’s Mercy was impressive. So impressive, in fact, that the US Goverment announced a $25 million program late last year to push this type of thing forward. This is from last year: “One can imagine a day when every newborn will have their genome sequenced at birth, and it would become a part of the electronic health record that could be used throughout the rest of the child’s life both to think about better prevention but also to be more alert to early clinical manifestations of a disease,” says Alan Guttmacher, director of the US National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. It now costs $1,000 or less to examine the protein-encoding portion of the genome and about $5,000 to sequence an entire human genome, so that day may be approaching quickly. And studies released over the past year have found that genetic sequencing might find a genetic cause for illness in 15–50% of children with undiagnosed diseases.” And this year, the long-awaited $1000 whole genome finally arrived. Here’s the basic idea behind newborn ICU genome sequencing: >4 million babies are born each year in the United States. 1 in every 20 babies born is admitted to the newborn ICU. Up to 1/3 of babies admitted to a newborn ICU have genetic diseases. More than 3500 single-gene diseases have been characterized, but traditional genetic testing is only available for some of them. Even if they were available, how does a physician pick the right ones? Plus, most of them cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars each. At least 500 of these genetic diseases have a known treatment. Every night in the newborn ICU costs >$10,000. “A hospital stay can cost a quarter of a million dollars quite easily,” points out Dr. Kingsmore. Why sequence newborns? By conducting rapid genome sequencing and interpretation, “physicians can make practical use of diagnostic results to tailor treatments to individual infants and children,” says Dr. Kingsmore. For example, babies born with the rare genetic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU) are unable to break down a certain amino acid, which can lead to brain damage and seizures. If found early enough, however, PKU is easily treated and children can move on with their lives. Another example: Muscle contractions due to mutations in the sepiapterin reductase gene respond to drugs that are ineffective against other movement disorders that may look the same, but have a different genetic underpinning. Symptoms of many genetic conditions, such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), sometimes do not present until adulthood so a genetic test early on could help to save the lives of older individuals. “Overall, it can save time, it can save lives, and a lot of times, it can save suffering,” Kingsmore said. Sequencing technology The study at Mercy used Illumina’s HiSeq 2500 sequencer, which can generate 120 Gigabases in 27 hours. This was in 2012. The new Illumina HiSeq X Ten announced this year, aka the $1000 genome machine, can >1.6 Terabases in about the same time period (more than 10x the sequence data). That’s 16 human genomes every 3 days. Woah. After adding on time for targeted, symptom-based data analysis, Kingsmore’s group was able to get the sequencing & interpretation time down under 50 hours. Mercy’s 50 hour turnaround time did NOT include transportation or data transfer time. And many hospitals, even large medical centers, do not own genome sequencers. Not surprising since the Illumina HiSeq X Ten costs $10 million to purchase. $10 million! As you recall from my genome transfer experiment above, in many settings with traditional internet speeds, the time it takes to transfer a genome from sequencing facility to the person who ordered it (or in the case of Tute, to our cloud-based platform) it can take days or even longer depending on your internet speeds. In fact, it’s more common to mail hard drives full of genomes these days, than it is to transfer them electronically. Personalized medicine: are we there yet? Eventually, every newborn will get their genome sequenced, not just those in the newborn ICU. It just makes sense. Kingsmore’s landmark study was published in 2012. A year later, in late 2013, the US goverment announced $25 million to push newborn sequencing forward. Even where we are now, at the beginning of the genome revolution, with genomic medicine in its infancy, the benefits are clear. The challenge is the data, including both the bioinformatics analysis AND the data transfer. It used to take me days to download a genome from the lab, before I could even start to analyze it. Now, with google fiber, I can download a whole human genome in less than half an hour. That is a HUGE difference when someone’s health is on the line. Until the day arrives where every hospital has one (or many) little desktop (or even handheld) genome sequencers, data transfer will continue to be a major bottleneck. In order to realize the promise of rapid genome sequencing in the ICU, we need gigabit internet connections on both ends. A forward-looking journey through the use of genomic information to identify disease origins, develop targeted therapies, and improve outcomes. Eating Disorders Physician, Body Positivity Activist. Medical Director at Center for Change. Co-founded Anolinx, Tute Genomics, Polizzi Free Clinic.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1452
__label__wiki	0.79428	0.79428	Special projects committee/Resolutions < Special projects committee SPC : Special Projects Committee Resolution numbers: 2006-18.1 : Revision 1 of proposed resolution 18 Adopted and approved resolutions of the Special projects committee will be posted publicly to this page on Meta. Some adopted resolutions may not be approved for posting here (none to date). Where votes are not enumerated, the resolution passed by unanimous consensus. Adopted resolutionsEdit 2006-40AEdit The Special projects committee approve Frank Schulenburg as a member of the committee. Date of last vote: November 1, 2006 The SPC recommends the creation of a beta Wikiversity project, to be hosted at the domain wikiversity.org, as per its scope, starting in August. The project will be dedicated to collecting free multilingual educational resources, and to supporting communities using those resources to teach and learn together. The beta stage of the project will run for six months, during which guidelines for further potential uses of the site, including collaborative research, will be developed on the beta wiki. These guidelines will be reviewed by the SPC at the end of the beta period. New languages can contribute content to beta.wikiversity.org; those with at least 10 active participants can request a separate domain for their language. Date of last vote: July 31, 2006 The SPC recommend that the WiktionaryZ test site be hosted on Wikimedia servers, to allow for the project and the software to be tested until ready for consideration as a Wikimedia project. The SPC recommend Ascander, Cormac, and Sj for access to the internal wiki, as per foundation:Resolution chapters committee/Access to internal. The SPC recommend a three-month trial of the collaboration between the Danish Wikipedia and the Danmarks Radio sports portal [1] as described in the project summary of June 9, and resolve to review the project by September 15, 2006 to determine guidelines for future collaboration. Date of last vote: June 15, 2006 The SPC note that the subcommittee dedicated to integration of Wikimedia content with cell phones was never completely formed, and that the subcommittee mentioned in 2006-19.1 is defunct. The SPC resolves to revisit the formation of a similar subcommittee over the coming two weeks. 2006-33.1AEdit The SPC authorize the creation of a subcommittee dedicated to creation/removal of language projects. Its purpose will be to recommend policies for starting such projects and setting related standards, such as their abbreviations. The subcommittee will consist initially of Ascánder, Sabine Cretella, Berto d'Sera, Jhs, GerardM and Timichal. It will report back to the SPC on its formation no later than the 30th of September. Date of last vote: September 20, 2006 The SPC authorize the creation of a subcommittee dedicated to static snapshots of Wikimedia content. Its purpose will be to identify the groups working on such projects, and to help them work effectively together. The subcommittee will consist initially of Kpjas, Frieda, and Sj, and will report back to the SPC on its formation no later than the 30th of June. Date of last vote: May 29, 2006 Committee scopeEdit The current committee scope was adopted. Current topics shall be handled by a member appointed by the SPC as a coordinator. This person is responsible for gathering information, reporting to the committee on a regular basis about the ongoing work, and shaping a summary of the topic on the SPC wiki. The coordinator shall also inform the SPC when a topic seems to be poorly considered, in which case it may be considered closed. Date of last vote : May 10, 2006 The SPC appoints Ascander Suarez (Ascander) and Phoebe Ayers (Brassratgirl) as members, and Krzysztof Jasiutowicz (Kpjas) as an advisor. The SPC declines Gerard Meijssen (GerardM)'s candidature for membership and thanks him for his interest in the Special Projects Committee. Date of last vote : April 24, 2006 The SPC appoints Danny Wool (Danny) as a member. Date of last vote : April 25, 2006 (on wiki) The SPC appoints Ahmet Özgür Erdemli (Dbl2010) as a new member. The SPC appoints Marjon Bakker (Galwaygirl) and Frieda Brioschi (Frieda) as new members, as well as Arne Klempert (Akl) as advisor. The SPC will soon appoint new members (at least two) to the Special Project Committee. The opening of new membership positions will be advertised on meta. Current members may also propose potential members and privately contact them. New candidatures will be called and examined before being possibly admitted, following the appropriate procedure. The SPC hopes that these new members be active as soon as possible, at the latest at the beginning of May 2006. Date of last vote : April 10, 2006 (4 supports and 1 opposition; on wiki) As Andrew Lih (still active on :en.wikipedia, weak activity on meta) hasn't taken part on the mailing lists, nor in IRC meetings, nor to the dedicated SPC wiki; the SPC decides to remove Andrew Lih from the SPC. As Muriel Gottrop declared she would not be available enough to be an active SPC member for months, and expressed a wish to be appointed an adviser; the SPC decides to remove Muriel Gottrop from the SPC and appoint her to the position of SPC adviser. The committee also notes and accepts the resignations of Danny Wool and Jakob Voss from the Special Project Committee. The SPC recommends the implementation of the InstantCommons project, as broadly described on meta and in email to the SPC mailing list; and that the Foundation seek a grant from Kennisnet to implement InstantCommons, paying the developers involved itself. The SPC approves a detailed recommendation regarding the proposal and related contracts, as described on the SPC wiki. Last vote: April 24, 2006 Subcommittees must apply to the SPC for any delegations. Date of last vote : April 9, 2006 (4 supports; on wiki) The SPC authorize the creation of a subcommittee dedicated to Wikiversity. Its purpose will be to clarify the scope of this project and to set up Wikiversity as a sister Wikimedia project. The subcommittee will consist initially of Cormac Lawler, and will report back to the SPC on its formation, no later than the 31st of March. Date of last vote: March 20, 2006 The SPC will publish all approved resolutions on spwiki. Resolutions will be published for public view on Meta only per approval after the resolution has been voted upon. Proposed clarification: see 2006-20.1P The SPC authorize the creation of a subcommittee dedicated to integration of Wikimedia content with cell phones. Its purpose will be to clarify the scope of these projects and to represent the foundation to the MobilED project. The subcommittee will consist initially of Jean-Baptiste Soufron, and the SPC liaison will be Danny. The subcommittee will report back to the SPC on its formation, no later than the 31st of March. A proposed subcommittee must be supported by an initiating Special Projects Committee member who wishes to be part of the subcommittee. The initial subcommittee proposal should include a goal and a title for the subcommittee, specify a date by which the initial subcommittee will be formed, and report back to the SPC after its formation with an account of its procedures and guidelines for operation. These procedures and guidelines must be approved by the SPC before the subcommittee is operational. Subcommittees are approved or dissolved by a resolution adopted by the committee. The Special Projects Committee nominates Danny Wool to be Coordinator. The role of Coordinator will be to coordinate activities with other committees and the board. The Special Projects Committee nominates Samuel Klein to be Secretary. The role of Secretary will be to keep an accurate record of all resolutions. The Special Projects Committee nominates Florence Devouard to be Chair. The role of Chair will be to preside meetings and to coordinate the sp-committee A member or adviser may be removed by the committee if at least the majority of the voting members (minus the member concerned) approve the removal. Any member or adviser may be removed per board of Wikimedia Foundation request. 2006-8AEdit New members (voting) or new advisors (non voting) may be proposed by current committee members or can ask to join on meta or on the SP public mailing list. New members and new advisers will be accepted in the committee if they receive support from at least 75% of all voting members. The Committee will decide on a set of time for regular biweekly meetings. The committee will use a public mailing list : spcommittee-lATwikimedia.org (moderated posting. Public archives), a private mailing list : spcommittee-private-l AT wikimedia.org (restricted to members, private archives) and a private wiki (access restricted to members). Date of last vote: march 12, 2006 (5 supports and 1 abstention) 2006-5.1AEdit Failed resolutions may be proposed again two months after the vote, unless otherwise specified by the Special Projects Committee. 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__label__cc	0.627949	0.372051	SLAYER Is Teasing Final ‘The End Of The Monsters’ Tour For This Fall? July 1, 2019 July 1, 2019 Reeder Photo by Martin Häussler SLAYER has uploaded a new video on its YouTube channel which appears to be one last run of their farewell tour which should happen this fall. Video of the teaser can be seen below. It is rumored that SLAYER will make its final approach with a potential winter run supported by ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SACRED REICH and IRON REAGAN. Although this tour has not been officially confirmed and it’s not clear if all six bands will appear together on each date, Wegow has leaked out what appears to be SLAYER‘s last-ever appearances in California: one on December 29th at the Fox Theater in Oakland and the other on December 31st (New Year’s Eve) at the Forum in Inglewood. This trek also would have seen SACRED REICH support their upcoming first album in over two decades Awakening, which is due for release this summer. ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, EXODUS and IRON REAGAN have new music on the way as well, while SLAYER‘s last album Repentless came out in 2015. Metal News Metal Addicts founder. Loves Bathory. KOBOLD Releases New Album ‘Masterpace’ IHSAHN Explains Why There Won’t Be Another EMPEROR Album LEE KERSLAKE Responds To SHARON OSBOURNE’s Claims That OZZY OSBOURNE Was Always OZZY’s Solo Project, Not A Band AC/DC To Announce 2019/2020 Tour Dates Next Week? Iranian Band CONFESS Sentenced To Over 14 Years In Prison And 74 Lashes For Playing Heavy Metal SHARON OSBOURNE: ‘BOB DAISLEY Is A ‘Sad Old F*ck’ Who ‘Can’t Get Over The Fact’ That He Was Fired From OZZY’s Band’ KIRK HAMMETT Says That GHOST Is A ‘Modern Equivalent’ Of BLACK SABBATH Sainte Marie Des Loups - Sainte Marie Des Loups Ripped to Shreds - Demon Scriptures Power From Hell - Profound Evil Presence Det Eviga Leendet - Lenience Sabaton - The Great War Copyright © 2019 Metal Addicts.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1458
__label__wiki	0.928681	0.928681	Keidel: NFL Playoff Contenders Square Off In Divisional Round Filed Under:Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Jason Keidel, Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, NFL, NFL Playoffs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks Matt Ryan (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) By Jason Keidel WFAN host Mike Francesa has long said the second round of the NFL playoffs is the best pure weekend of football every year. It’s hard to argue with that. While Wild Card Weekend has its share of talent and temerity, the Divisional Round features the final eight teams, the best eight teams. The prior week just peels away the pretenders from the contenders. And true to form, we’ve got four fine games over two days. Well, three great games and the Patriots vs Texans. Let’s take a look… Seattle Seahawks (11-5-1) @ Atlanta Falcons (11-5) Saturday, January 14, 4:35 p.m. ET Atlanta has the home-field advantage and the point spread in their favor. Seattle has the playoff pedigree. Atlanta has the leading candidate for NFL MVP in Matt Ryan, who is 1-4 in the playoffs. Seattle has Russell Wilson, who is 8-3 in the playoffs. How often will Richard Sherman face arguably the toughest cover in the sport — Julio Jones? That matchup alone is worth the price of admission. Pete Carroll would be wise to keep Sherman draped over Jones. During their October matchup, Jones caught four passes for 99 yards and a TD against cornerbacks not named Sherman. And while Seattle is not the same ornery and dominant defense they were a year or two ago — especially without stellar safety Earl Thomas — they still boast the league’s third-best scoring defense (18.3 PPG). They will need every bit of it against the Atlanta’s top-ranked offense, which averaged 33.8 points per game. The Falcons are the picture of balance, ranking third in passing and fifth in rushing, while Seattle’s defense ranks eighth and seventh, respectively. Though the Jones-Sherman matchup beams from the marquee, perhaps Atlanta’s secret weapon may make the difference. Taylor Gabriel, Atlanta’s iteration of Tyreek Hill, has seven touchdowns on just 54 touches (according to SI.com). To counter Gabriel and the Falcons’ volcanic running game, the Seahawks will rely less on Sherman and more on the understated but very potent linebackers K.J. Wright and Bobby Wagner, who combined to register an astounding 26.5 percent of the team’s tackles. These teams played earlier in the season, a 26-24 decision in favor of Seattle. The game ended on a very dubious call — or non-call — when Sherman clearly yanked Jones’s arm on a pass deep downfield. No flag. No win. Atlanta is looking for payback. There’s just something about Seattle. Maybe it’s their defense. Maybe it’s Russell Wilson. Maybe it’s the overdue emergence of Thomas Rawls. Maybe it’s all three. Seahawks, 24-20 Tom Brady (Photo Credit: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Houston Texans (10-7) @ New England Patriots (14-2) This is the only game in which the result is in little doubt. Depending on the sports book, the home-team Patriots are favored by 15 or 16 points. And under Bill Belichick the Patriots have won five playoff games by at least 17 points. Texans head coach Bill O’Brien learned his NFL wares at the altar of Belichick. O’Brien left New England to coach in college, which he used as a funnel to the NFL. But it’s a stretch to say he has the inside scoop on the Patriots. If that were true, all of Belichick’s coaching minions would see similar success. So far, no one has. Houston may have the leagues’ top-rated defense, but New England’s defense has allowed the fewest points. You can decide which stat is more salient. It doesn’t hurt that the Pats have Tom Brady, who will stand alone with five Super Bowl rings if his Pats can win three more games. The Patriots have owned home-field advantage five times under Brady and Beclichick. They reached the Super Bowl four times. If someone is going to buck that trend, it likely won’t be Brock Osweiler. The good news is the Texans won’t have to travel to see the Super Bowl, since it’s being played in their stadium. They just won’t be a participant. Patriots, 34-13 Check out Tony Gonzalez’s breakdown of the Texans-Patriots matchup. Aaron Rodgers (Photo Credit: Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Green Bay Packers (11-6) @ Dallas Cowboys (13-3) Sunday, January, 15, 4:40 p.m. ET The Packers have the other offense that puts some fright in opposing defenses. Especially when you consider the sizzling streak Aaron Rodgers is on. Not only did the Packers drop 38 on the best defense in the NFL (Giants), Rodgers also hasn’t thrown an interception in two months. During the latest broadcast of Inside the NFL, Phil Simms said that Rodgers was the best pure thrower the sport has ever seen. Some of us have been saying that for years. If you’d like some proof, just turn on your television. If you’d like some stats, consider Rodgers has completed nearly 70 percent of his passes, for 2,029 yards, 19 TD, 0 INT and a pyrotechnic passer rating of 121.7 during the Packers’ seven-game winning streak. (Over their last eight games, Rodgers has 22 TD and still 0 INT.) Rodgers has also gone eight straight games with zero picks and 200 yards, while completing 60 percent of his passes, the second longest streak in history. The longest streak belongs to… Aaron Rodgers. Folks love to laud Tom Brady over making mediocre players look sublime. But is Rodgers really flanked by Hall of Famers? Randall Cobb, Davante Adams and Ty Montgomery are hardly Jerry Rice, John Taylor and Roger Craig. Jordy Nelson, who is legit, was just ruled out for Sunday’s game. Dallas has flipped the football orthodoxy on its head. With a rookie QB-RB tandem leading the way, the Cowboys were 13-2 before sleepwalking through a loss to the Eagles in the final game of the regular season. Dallas leads the league in rushing yards and time of possession. In this age of epic passing games, the Cowboys are decidedly old-school, true to their smash-mouth, NFC East roots, as the only NFL team to run the ball more than they throw it. Not only is Green Bay on fire, but the Cowboys were already ranked 26th in pass defense. And now they are without suspended DE Randy Gregory. Rodgers doesn’t need any help to shred the best defenses in the sport. Dallas has one of the worst. No team in NFL history has ever won a playoff game with rookies as their leading rusher and passer. Packers, 27-21 Get more commentary from other CBS Local Sports Voices. Le’Veon Bell (Photo Credit: Joe Sargent/Getty Images) Pittsburgh Steelers (12-5) @ Kansas City Chiefs (12-4) Two teams emerged from Wild Card Weekend with a heavy offensive arsenal, strong enough to get pundits aboard the bandwagon. The Steelers are one of them. With Pittsburgh’s big three — Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell — fresh off their first playoff game together, the Steelers’ offense has to have defensive coordinators reaching for the Rolaids. All three looked fabulous in last week’s 30-12 win over the Miami Dolphins. The Chiefs had a fabulous regular season, somewhat masked by the Patriots and the injury to Raiders QB Derek Carr. If Chiefs fans want some comfort, take it in Andy Reid, whose record as NFL head coach is 19-3 after a bye week. Add to it the Arrowhead home field and the fact that Big Ben has thrown nine touchdowns and eight interceptions, with a passer rating of 78.4, on the road this year. (He has 26 TD, 9 INT, and 102.8 passer rating at home.) Forget the 43-14 beating Pittsburgh put on Kansas City in Week 4. The teams are different now, and that game was at Heinz Field. When the Chiefs play at home, their defense ranks first in turnovers per drive, seventh in points per drive and eighth in opponents’ total QBR. Also, all-world LB Justin Houston didn’t play in the first game. He’s here for the rematch. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is catching some criticism for leaving Roethlisberger in the Miami game too long, as Big Ben tweaked his ankle on his final pass, when the Steelers had already sealed the game. Roethlisberger has shown he can play through almost any injury. To a man, Kansas City has the most complete roster in the NFL, and former players say there isn’t a more ornery road game than one played at Arrowhead, where the Steelers visit this Sunday. If this game were to be played in Pittsburgh, or even on a neutral field, it would be hard to pick against their potent offensive trinity. But it won’t be. And Kansas City has this emerging gridiron nuke named Tyreek Hill. Chiefs, 26-23 Jason writes a weekly column for CBS Local Sports. He is a native New Yorker, sans the elitist sensibilities, and believes there’s a world west of the Hudson River. A Yankees devotee and Steelers groupie, he has been scouring the forest of fertile NYC sports sections since the 1970s. He has written over 500 columns for WFAN/CBS NY, and also worked as a freelance writer for Sports Illustrated and Newsday subsidiary amNew York. He made his bones as a boxing writer, occasionally covering fights in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, but mostly inside Madison Square Garden. Follow him on Twitter @JasonKeidel. ICE Raids Expected To Take Place Sunday In South Florida, Cities Across US	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1462
__label__cc	0.523604	0.476396	First Look: Bettinardi H2 SS Wedges By John Barba \| November 16th 2017 \| 12 Comments A new spin on spin - meet the H2 303 SS wedge from @BettinardiGolf Form vs. function is an age-old debate in golf. We like to think that all we care about is functionality and performance because we’re all serious, no-nonsense golfers, right? But form, style and looks often trump functionality, as in “I’d never play that ugly-ass whatever.” Beauty, of course, is in the eye of the beholder, and any club that aggressively seeks the pin or a putter that routinely finds the bottom of the cup is going to start looking awfully sexy to whoever beholding it. Bettinardi is among the league leaders in putter eye-candy. Its standard products are high-end millings, and its premium offerings? Well, to quote Terri Hatcher on Seinfeld: they’re real, and they’re spectacular. Bettinardi’s core competencies are metals and machining, so the next logical step is to extend that competency a little farther away from the cup with wedges. The new H2 303 SS wedge looks like your basic, low-tech wedge – and in many ways, that’s exactly what it is – but as with anything bearing the Bettinardi name, there’s a bit more to it than that. Wedges? Really? You probably don’t connect the name Bettinardi with wedges, but the first Bettinardi wedge – the H2 – came out in 2014 – after 14 years of on-again, off-again effort. “Back in 2000, my father wanted to start making wedges,” says Sam Bettinardi, Bob’s son and heir to the throne. “He milled it out of a solid block of steel on our CNC machines. At the time it was crazy. Between his engineering skills and our milling experts in the shop, they were pulling their hair out trying to get it right.” Bob tried again in 2010, but with the same results. “We have some of the best engineers and CNC people in the country,” says Sam. “The shape of a wedge does not lend itself to milling. It can be done, but we had a lot of scrap.” Ultimately, Bettinardi chose the forged steel route for the original H2. For the new H2 303 SS, well, the name should give you a hint. “It’s still a forged wedge, but we changed the material,” says Sam. “The new wedge is 303 stainless steel. It’s a different metal than carbon steel. 303 stainless is more durable, has a softer feel and is good for machining.” So good, in fact, that Bettinardi is able to machine its signature honeycomb pattern into the face as a spin-enhancer. “It’s a Bettinardi thing,” says Sam. “We made quite a few prototypes to get to this stage. The first batch we made was not approved by the USGA – the honeycomb pattern was a little too thick. But we’ve modified it enough to make it legal, but we are pushing the limits as far as spin goes.” The idea, of course, is to add more friction to the face. The idea isn’t new or particularly innovative, but the look is distinctive and pure Bettinardi. Keep It Simple Bettinardi Earlier this week we showed you the new XW-1 wedges from Bridgestone, and the overriding message was simplicity – five lofts with one bounce per wedge. The Bettinardi H2 303 SS follows the same recipe, so you won’t have to navigate your way through a maze of sole grinds. “There are companies out there with eight to ten different grinds and eight to 10 different bounce options,” says Sam. “It may be confusing to golfers. What we wanted was a wedge that would fit better players, but also appeal to a good amount of consumers.” The new H2 features a simple C grind for versatility, and chrome is the only finish. Sam says they may explore more bounce and grind options down the road, but for right now the plan is to keep it simple, with lofts in two-degree increments from 50- to 60 degrees. The Wedge Conundrum Wedges are funny things. We all know the big guys dominate drivers and irons, and when it comes to wedges, Vokey, Cleveland, and Callaway are the market leaders. Excellent wedges, no doubt. But they are also the safe choices. “If you’re a consumer whose not that into the golf industry, you’re going to gravitate towards to top brands,” says Sam. “If you’re a hardcore golfer, you’re probably going to do a little more research. If you’re a Bettinardi guy, you’re going to be more likely to try a Bettinardi wedge.” “If you’re not the type of player that follows the masses, and if you’re looking to spice up your bag with something different and maybe have a conversation starter, we’re a little more exclusive. If you want a club-fitter type product and not a big box type product, then I think a Bettinardi wedge might be right for you.” Bettinardi is showing its new wedges to Tour players, and there were reports that Patrick Reed did put some Bettinardi’s in play at last year’s Doral, much to the chagrin of Callaway. Tour validation is important to Bettinardi, but much more so for putters. “We had 5 wins last year,” says Sam. “Two for Lexi Thompson, two for Fred Couples and one for Eduardo Molinari on the European tour. Wedges aren’t that visible in the bag, so we haven’t made as much of an effort to get players into our wedges. But players still ask about them, and we’re not going to say no.” Performance, Availability, and Pricing Limited distribution is pretty much the name of the game for Bettinardi – you don’t find their putters just anywhere, and the same holds true for their wedges. It won’t be a big box product, and retail will be fairly limited – some of the specialty PGA Tour Superstores and some of the GolfTown shops in Canada for starters. Your best bet will be a custom club fitter. “It’s a boutique product,” says Sam. “We’ll be at all 26 Club Champion outlets, True Spec, Carl’s in Michigan – the guys that are really into club fitting. We’ll also be at the more elite, top 100 clubs out there, with the PGA pros that really get the Bettinardi brand.” Specialty fitters will be outfitted with heads only, so if you go that route, you’ll be able to get the shaft you want. Otherwise, the stock shaft will be the KBS Hi-Rev, with the DG S200 as an option. The stock grip is a Bettinardi-branded Lamkin Cord. We’ve had only limited on-course experience with the H2 303 SS wedge, but so far it has all the requisite wedge-ness one would expect. The C-Grind sole is versatile enough, and the forged 303 stainless steel has silly-good feel on full shots. Spin-wise the honeycomb grooves provide more than adequate spin around the green, easily on par with Cleveland’s Rotex face and zip grooves. Make no mistake; this isn’t going to make you a better wedge player. If your goal is to hit short shots in the general vicinity of the hole while maintaining a positive feet-from-the-hole to dollars-spent ration, you can buy a $30 wedge from Hireko that’ll do the job just fine. At $165.00, we’re not talking about a bargain basement wedge. It’s a Bettinardi and is priced accordingly. There aren’t many 303 Stainless Steel wedges out there – the Italian company Mati is the only one that comes to mind, with pricing upwards of $200.00. Bettinardi’s brand is Premium with a Capital P – this is the company that sells $200 cigar trays and $95 cell phone cases, remember – so this wedge is priced right in the Bettinardi aficionado’s wheelhouse. The Bettinardi H2 303 SS wedge will be available through Bettinardi specialty accounts, select green grass accounts, Club Champion, and the Bettinardi website starting January 18th. John Barba John is an aging, yet avid golfer, writer, 5-point-something handicapper and golf reality show finalist. He’s a fan of Hogan, Jack and Arnie and still has an old set of MacGregor irons that get to see the course a couple times a year. “The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight.” - BenHogan Feelin’ Micro-Groovy: Mizuno’s New T20 Wedges Jul 16, 2019 \| 1 Comment First Look: PING Glide 3.0 Wedges #SpyStaffSlam – The Open Championship Edition: Win a Set of Wilson Staff Irons Kim Braly: Golf’s Ebullient Genius Driver Cleveland Launcher HB Fairway PING G Hybrids Cleveland Launcher HB / Wilson C300 Irons Wilson Staff FG Tour V6 Wedges Cleveland CBX Putter Bettinardi Queen B8 Ball Srixon Z-Star XV, Bridgestone Tour B X I’ve never read anything from a manufacturer who appear to show so little confidence in their product. The wedges are clearly for people who like a name and want to outdo the Joneses with their expensively branded product. I’ll stick with what works and what’s cheaper thanks. Nice that they are breaking into the wedge market. Hope we’ll see these in the most wanted test next year. What about Harry Taylor 303ss wedges? I’m loving mine. These Bettinardi sound similar, but only after my HT’s wear out! Uhit I am glad to see, that after Cobra with their PÜR wedges, another manufacturer has also chosen to use stainless steel for his wedges… Would love to see the Bridgestone B wedges made out of stainless steel. Yea bro! Loved when orlimar started making their hybrid out of hyper metal! Materials mater and these manufacturers need to get the hint. Marketing, brand recognition, and price points don’t mean a thang! It’s the metal that sells product!! #powertotheplayer The materials should matter the player more, than the manufacturer, or the brand… …however, marketing can be made out of nothing, and is therefore more attractive for the manufacturers, than for the consumer. I got an old Orlimar Trimetal driver and it is at least as good as everything which is now on the market today. Soft steel wears faster, and is not necessarily softer in feel, than longer lasting materials… …however, you can sell soft garbage more often – until the consumer switches the brand. Andrew Han Here comes Tyson Lamb in the near future with wedges. For those that can drop $2 gs on a putter, can drop 1 g on a wedge. Just cause. I am all for it. JP, PXG, all the Japanese brands are already in this space. People will always have money to drop. With most wedges now at $150 a club, is $165 really premium? Especially if my golf shop can knock a few dollars off? These really have my attention when it comes to upgrading to new vokeys or looking at these. Really interested in seeing how the 303 feels… I’ll start hitting wedge shots with my putter today to see. I agree with Jordan 165 is in the ball park. Carolina Golfer 2 So cool to hear about them entering the wedge market, even if not on a grand scale. These wedge’s like the putters, sure look awesome. xjohnx I agree. After reading the whole article this is what I gather: Bettinardi makes wedges for guys who want Bettinardi wedges. No gimmicks and No BS. Gotta respect that in today’s marketplace. “Make no mistake; this isn’t going to make you a better wedge player. If your goal is to hit short shots in the general vicinity of the hole while maintaining a positive feet-from-the-hole to dollars-spent ration, you can buy a $30 wedge from Hireko that’ll do the job just fine.” – Best line in this article. This should be in bold and highlighted because there will be many who will think that this will because it looks so darn good. Reply to Jordan Leave a Reply to Jordan	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1471
__label__cc	0.531279	0.468721	Species Rara \| March 21, 2017 Tales from the Black Forest - Deep Down The “Segen Gottes” Silver Mine Hundreds of years ago, some areas of the Black Forest were full of holes like a Swiss cheese. Where families now go for pleasant walks or exhilarating bike rides, people toiled in mines for 800 years, bringing ores and rocks above ground in a surreal and dangerous world. The Black Forest was an important mining area. Now, this is only alluded to by place names or at show mines, in which visitors can embark on an adventure by going underground themselves. In 1790, people worked shifts in the shaft of the “Segen Gottes” mine at Schnellingen in Haslach; now it attracts around 15,000 visitors each year. Claustrophobics might be better off giving the guided tour a miss and instead relaxing by the beautiful Silbersee lake, which is fed by water from the mine. Those who dare to venture into the mine are first kitted out with helmets, waterproof jackets, mining lamps, and sturdy rubber boots. Stalactites and stalagmites jut out at all angles. The paths are narrow and cramped and the ground is full of water. Every so often, the tunnels become wider and enable even fully grown adults to stand upright. Adjoining tunnels and shafts heading upwards confuse you, and you’re glad to have a guide who knows how to get around here and can point out ancient beams, wooden drainage pipes, and an old pump. At one point, a hammer and chisel are provided. Once visitors have given it a quick go themselves, they begin to understand just how difficult people must have found it to create the 2-kilometer long, 4-story high cavity inside the mine. The only light they had were sticks of firewood, which they had to hold in their mouths. Today, the mine is sparsely lit, and yet every so often, you can still see the walls glisten and sparkle. The guide shows you and talks about barite – also known as “heavy spar” – which is still mined elsewhere in the Black Forest. It plays a role in high-tech deep drilling and is used in the production of photographic paper. Visitors are marvel at amethysts, real silver, fool’s gold, translucent fluorides, as well as copper and iron. The guided tour takes them up four stories. The steps are steep and difficult and you can only guess what it must have been like getting into and back out of the mine when mining rights in the Kinzigtal region were first documented in 1234. At the lowest point, you were 130 meters below ground. So it comes as no surprise when even non-claustrophobics are glad to see the light of day again after a tour lasting some one and a half to two hours. There is even an animal in the “Segen Gottes” show mine. In total darkness, a spider’s web stretches across the dripping roof. But there’s no sign of a monkey anywhere. They prefer sunshine – or the dim lights of an extravagant bar. Species Rara \| July 09, 2019 Tales from the Black Forest - Floating Villages © Flößerzunft Oberes Nagoldtal Dusky woodlands, lush green meadows, deep-blue sky, and a traditional farmstead: Monkey 47 is made with plenty of loving care right here in the Black Forest before be-ing shipped out to the entire world. There was a time, however, when the region's landscape was far more dominated by the expansive forests that gave it its name. Lumber was one of the most important local resources, of course, and it was a ... Species Rara \| August 07, 2018 When Monkeys Grow Up... Our "godson", Willy, and Dr. Jane Goodall © Fernando Turmo / Jane Goodall Institut Do you remember when we announced our guardianship of Willy right here on our homepage? For three years now, we've been the proud guardians of this young chimpanzee, who has been living at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo since 2014. The facility, which seeks to protect orphaned chimpanzees, was founded in 1992 by the famous primatologist, environmentalist, and UN Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall. The ... Species Rara \| May 08, 2018 7 reasons why you'll love the Black Forest © Bernd Kammerer I. These days, you often hear about people looking to slow things down, but this is a place where you actually can. Pay us a visit and you’ll see! II. One of the latest trends claims that hugging trees is great for the soul, and trees aren’t exactly in short supply around these parts. III. For the refined sweet tooth, there’s nothing quite like the combination of chocol... Species Rara \| February 27, 2018 Tales from the Black Forest - A Sled to Help with the Heating Ethreon Anybody who sits in front of his fire these days, savoring a fine drop of Monkey 47 and gazing into the warm glow has probably had his wood delivered to the front door or bought it at the local hardware store. But more and more people are discovering the joy of procuring their own firewood. For local communities, it is an opportunity to make use of their woodlands, and the cozy ... Species Rara \| September 12, 2017 Tales from the Black Forest - the Radio-controlled Clock The Most Accurate and Tastiest Clock in the World The brown pharmacy bottle with its monkey label not only provides a home for Monkey 47 but can also be used as an accurate timepiece. For gin and tonic with 4 deciliters of Monkey 47, the 0.5-liter bottle holds exactly 12.5 delicious long drinks. If we assume 30 minutes in which to delight in its pleasures, after six hours, there is only enough gin left in the bottle for a weak mixture. Of course, you st... Tales from the Black Forest - A Clean Tradition Geldbeutelwäsche “The third time, it becomes a tradition” is a saying in the Black Forest. In other words, if something new has twice proved successful, it becomes an integral part of the local culture. This enables inhabitants of the Black Forest to quickly assimilate innovations. Consequently, the Black Forest dry gin Monkey 47 is not a contradiction but an innovative, traditional drink with a Black Forest element. Of course, particularly well-known traditions have... Species Rara \| June 26, 2018 Woman of the country Deep in the Black Forest, Cornelia Reich produces organic cheese using milk from grass-fed cows. While the local scenery could definitely be described as bucolic, her chosen craft is hard work that requires dedication and a willingness to compromise. Loßburg – 24 Höfe, County Freudenstadt. In surroundings like these, you can’t help but think that this must be how Americans picture Germany: lush greens and azure blues like something out of ... Species Rara \| April 10, 2018 Tales from the Black Forest - Buffalo Safari in the Black Forest If you really think about it, Monkey and bison have quite a lot in common. You give both of them care and affection and plenty of time to mature, they don't like to stand in a corner, unappreciated, and they're indigenous to the Black Forest. Monkey 47 has brought a new "animal species" to the Black Forest, which is enjoying increasing popularity among connoisseurs of fine spirits. A cute ... Species Rara \| January 30, 2018 Tales from the Black Forest - The Barbarastollen Cerebral Convolutions on Celluloid What do the Vatican, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and Oberried have in common? All three are the only places in Europe under the special protection of the Hague Convention in the event of armed conflicts – effectively the younger sister of the Geneva Convention. Many would seem perplexed by the mention of Oberried. A community with 2,800 residents in the Dreisamtal valley under special protection? Yes. Oberried has more to offer than ma... Tales from the Black Forest - The Rose Village Ideas Are Essential – Weilheim-Nöggenschwiel The residents of a small, remote village on the plateau of the Hotzenwald forest had a clever idea for increasing the number of tourists that came to visit. In 1968, they brought the first 8,000 roses to Nöggenschwiel. It is now estimated that there are over 20,000 rose plants. The center of the village soon ran out of space, so the residents of Nöggenschwiel came up with a new ... Erhard von Umtrieb A lonely house called the Wild Monkey Inn - and its Wunschmaschine © Jochen Hirschfeld Who wouldn't like a machine that grants wishes? Herr Taschenbier certainly did for the Sams in Paul Maar's series of children's books, and we can hardly blame him. Recently, we were lucky enough to fulfil this persistent desire and can now call ourselves the proud owners of a custom-designed Wunschmaschine. Indulging us in this flight of fancy was Erhard von Umtrieb, a member of the Germany Steampunk Society's Rauchersalon ("... Tales from the Black Forest - The Star Village One Fairytale, Eight Stars, and 240 Finkbeiners - Baiersbronn Gourmets are familiar with the name Baiersbronn. Two large establishments - the Traube in Tonbach and the Hotel Bareiss in Baiersbronn-Mitteltal - have three Michelin stars each. In the district of Schwarzenberg, there is another chef with two stars at the Hotel Sackmann. So Baiersbronn can truly be referred to as the "Star Village." So it comes as no surprise to see just how many luxury cars there ... Mark Braun - Profile The Becher © Mark Braun To paraphrase the words of Roman satirical poet Juvenal, it's important to have a healthy mind, or spirit, in a healthy body: Orandum est ut sit mens sana in corpore sano. Following this mantra as best we can, we've also developed a fitting body for our spirit, in collaboration with with Mark Braun Studio. Founded in Berlin in 2006 by Mark Braun, the design studio provides high-quality products in design, furniture ... Species Rara \| December 12, 2017 Tales from the Black Forest - The Astronomical Clock in Schramberg If you can’t immediately read the time on the Schramberg town hall clock, this isn’t necessarily due to an overindulgence of Monkey 47. A quick glance at the astronomical clock tends to cause confusion. Instead of two hands, it has three, there is a revolving disc with the signs of the zodiac, and what looks really strange is that the clock face does not display the hours from 1 to 12 but t... Tales from the Black Forest - The Balzer Crucifix Jesus Lives in the Tree – Gütenbach In the past few years, pilgrimages have become really popular again. Away from the long, established pilgrim routes and famous sites, a beech tree in Gütenbach Forest has developed into a place of reflection and inspiration. The tree holds a sandstone figure of Christ firmly within its bark. Only the head and part of the breast still protrude. The "Balzer Crucifix" would have disappeared into the tree a...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1473
__label__wiki	0.587482	0.587482	AN OPEN LETTER TO THE RESIDENTS OF 1906 PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY ROAD 2 RE: YOUR HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS Dear Residents of 1906 Prince Edward County Road 2, Wow. Just wow. I wish I could have met you on Sunday, if only to congratulate you on the best private-residence Halloween setup I have ever seen. You are gifted beyond measure -- or seriously twisted, or perhaps both -- and in a world full of greed, negativity and selfishness your front yard is a beacon of blood-curdling fun. No tricks, just a genuinely terrifying treat. In short, you give me hope! My Halloween TO-DO LIST: STRANGER THINGS AND EVERYTHING ELSE With just four sleeps to go until Oct. 31 I have a lot on my plate: 1. Watch all nine episodes of the new season of Stranger Things. 2. Prepare my own version of the fantastic Eleven costume (pictured) I encountered last night. 3. Candy shop. 4. Transform the front porch into the stuff of nightmares. 6. Help with my daughters' and wife's costumes (I hope they all want to be ghosts this year). In fact, my Halloween to-do list is almost as extensive as my Halloween bucket list: The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colo. Plenty of hotels are said to be haunted, but how many of them inspired the creepiest suite of all time? Turns out Stephen King came up with the idea for his classic horror novel, The Shining, in Room 217 of this neo-Georgian Rocky Mountain property (pictured below), which has since hosted TV crews for Ghost Hunters and The Shining mini-series. Then there's Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation, arguably the scariest movie ever. None it of was actually shot at the Stanley. The similar Timberline Lodge in Oregon provided exterior views, but apparently requested that Kubrick change the sinister room number in King's novel so customers wouldn't avoid the real Room 217. Little did they know that fans of the franchise would flock to the Stanley and Timberline, as well as to the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park, whose interior inspired much of the movie's set decoration. Halloween rivals Fat Tuesday in what’s known as “America’s Most Haunted City,” what with all the French Quarter’s spooky cemeteries and centuries of voodoo lore. Newer additions include the Voodoo Experience music festival, which has a pretty darned spectacular line-up this year. Throw in Mardi Gras-esque parades and after-hours parties with names like “Vampire Stripper Sluts from Outer Space,” and, um, how much would a last-minute flight cost? Just asking. Long Beach, Calif. Good on this Californian city for making the best of a scary situation. The RMS Queen Mary ocean liner, retired from service and moored in Long Beach harbour since 1967, has been the site of numerous murders, drownings, fatal naval accidents and other grisly goings on, and has earned a reputation as a paranormal hot spot. Throw in some eye-popping costumes, props and pyrotechnics, along with fright-filled mazes and creepy live bands, and you’ve got the annual Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor extravaganza (pictured below). Oct. 31 is when Sin City nails down its reputation. Just about every Vegas attraction, from Madame Tussauds to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, embraces the Halloween theme by adding ghost tours, haunted houses and the like. But it’s the adult entertainment that will make jaws drop. And why not? Oct. 31 is a holiday in Nevada (it’s “Statehood Day”). Avebury, England For a look at how some people take Oct. 31 very seriously, head to this English village where a giant Neolithic stone circle snakes through town. For certain pagan groups, Halloween is known as Samhain, and marks the turning of the calendar from light into dark. At this time of year Avebury’s standing stones draw druids (pictured below) from all over the world to conduct strange rituals that always seem to involve weird headgear. So strap on some elk antlers — I know mine are around here somewhere — and get a sneak peek at some epic weirdness. My Halloween to-do list: Stranger Things and phobia travel I usually feel like a bit of a Johnny-come-lately when I discover a new Netflix series (despite the 85 emails). But with just 10 sleeps to go until Halloween, I couldn’t have timed my Stranger Things obsession better. I’ve done the math: Five episodes remain in Season 1, plus an evening to prepare my costume, plus two evenings to help with my daughters’ costumes, plus candy shopping, plus the entire weekend to turn our front porch into the stuff of nightmares, plus more candy shopping, equals…well, the kids had better want to be ghosts this year. My Halloween to-do list is almost as extensive as my Halloween bucket list, which grew even longer this week when Hotels.com emailed me its “10 travel experiences to confront your real fears.” (Too bad “Luposlipaphobia” isn’t included, as it’s one of my deepest, darkest fears.) Between Stranger Things and everything else, I can only dream of making an Oct. 31 pilgrimage to one of these phobia-related spots: What better way to get over glossophobia than by standing on Speaker’s Corner in London’s Hyde Park? Karl Marx, George Orwell and Marcus Garvey are just a few of the many orators who have given speeches in a spot that stands as a symbol of free speech. Fear of Halloween Seriously, samhainophobia is a real condition. It’s mostly experienced by young children who don’t understand that the ghosts, vampires and Donald Trumps wandering the streets on Oct. 31 aren’t real. If you’re a grownup who still has that fear, then you may be overwhelmed by Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. Fear of heights A thrilling way to confront acrophobia is to ride the elevator to the observation deck of the CN Tower in Toronto. At 553 metres, it’s the tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere. If you really want to get over your fear of heights and get a shot of adrenaline at the same time, try the EdgeWalk, which will have you walking along the tower’s roof while safely tethered. Fear of insects Prevail over entomophobia by stuffing a few creepy crawlies into your mouth. In the night markets of Bangkok you can get a bag full of deep-fried and salted insects. Grasshoppers are a good choice, but crickets and silkworms are also on the menu. Face a case of nyctophobia by dining in complete darkness in the Blindekuh restaurant in Zurich, where you can only use the senses of taste, touch and smell to enjoy your food. Conceived as a way for sighted people to experience a bit of the life of a blind person, these “dark dining” restaurants have popped up all over the world, including in Vancouver and Montreal. Fear of dogs Dogs may be man’s best friend, but they can also be fearsome creatures to cynophobes. This winter, try a dogsledding experience in Canada’s Yukon. There are plenty of tour operators that will fix you up with a team of yipping and barking dogs that will carry you across the frozen land. Fear of snakes If you’re going to confront ophidiophobia, do it in the Land Down Under, where it seems like every other creature is out to kill you. Near Sydney you can visit the Australian Reptile Park, where you can sign up for a VIP tour that allows you to see their animals up close. By the numbers, flying is a lot safer than driving in a car. To really confront aerophobia, do it in a plane with an open cockpit so you can feel the wind in your hair. One place to do that is at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa, where you can take a quick flight over the nation’s capital in a 1930s-era Waco biplane.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1478
__label__wiki	0.698717	0.698717	“Before, I thought I ran on a chaos engine,” Florence Welch told the Guardian in June 2018, shortly ahead of the release of High as Hope. “But the more peaceful I am, the more I can give to the work. I can address things I wasn’t capable of doing before.” This newfound openness gives her band’s fourth LP an unvarnished vulnerability. “Hunger” will sit proudly among her most personal and beautiful songs, while “South London Forever” and “Grace” both make peace with the excesses that decorated her rise to fame. Such lyrical heft affords the Londoners a chance to explore a more delicate, restrained sound, but there’s still space for Welch to blow the roof off. A fiery confessional that majestically takes to the skies and forms the album’s centerpiece, “100 Years” uncorks some vintage Florence. No one, we’re reminded, chronicles sadness quite so exquisitely, or explosively. High As Hope Florence + The Machine South London Forever Sky Full of Song The End of Love No Choir A Virgin EMI Records release; ℗ 2018 Universal Music Operations Limited Moonstrife , 05/03/2018 MY GOODNESS~~ 🍃🌸✨ The years have been endless, the days infinite, they pass me by in a flash.. but one thing remains steady in the blur and keeps me tethered to this mortal world - it is your voice~ The purest remedy I've ever known, it soothes my soul and eases my weary heart. Your music has helped me to help myself in life, and I know I'm not alone in that struggle, but simply another cog in the machine of a global family that cherishes your art. Thank you for continuing to stay true to yourself, and CHEERS to this new era in your music! It truly means the world~ 🌱🌷💕 hayden casey , 05/03/2018 it's been 84 years florence and the machine is one of the best bands out there right now. florence's songwriting is unmatched. "sky full of song" was a gorgeous, minimalistic first taste of the album, and "hunger" recalls early florence in a wonderful way while also being suggestive of how much she's grown. can't wait for the other eight songs. hotmusclesf , 06/28/2018 I feel like I’m in the twilight zone or maybe everyone has turned into Florence-zombies? If I wanted a solo album from her I would wait and buy that. But this is Flo + THE MACHINE!!! Where is the rich, lush, layered, intricate, artistic arrangements of Ceremonials that make this such a great BAND. Every album gets more sparse and paired down and slowwww. I don’t want an a cappella Flo, I don’t want a stripped down acoustic Flo, I want The MUSIC of THE MACHINE. SOOOOOOO disappointing. Sorry, Flo, but this is boring. More By Florence + The Machine How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (Deluxe) Ceremonials (Deluxe Version) Lungs (Deluxe Edition) How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1483
__label__wiki	0.729334	0.729334	My country, fests of thee: A state-by-state guide to summer music festivals Gwen Ihnat, A.A. Dowd, David Anthony, Becca James, Erik Adams, Alex McLevy, Danette Chavez, Caitlin PenzeyMoog, Marah Eakin, and Laura M. Browning (Illustration: Nick Wanserski) As we now exist in a world where festivals are so plentiful that it’s almost impossible to keep track of them, The A.V. Club elected to try to find the best one each state had to offer. Of course, some places had a bevy of great options. But for others, finding a fest with a notable component proved difficult. Below is The A.V. Club state-by-state guide to the 2016 summer music festival season (though a few technically occur in the spring and fall). In addition to picking the best festival in each state, we’ve paired each with another activity to make that trip to Wyoming a little more worthwhile. Alabama: Hangout Where? On the beach in Gulf Shores When? May 20-22 Why is it the state’s best festival? In an age when every biggish music festival has pretty much the same lineup, Hangout stands out because of its location. It’s smack-dab in the middle of one of Gulf Shores’ loveliest beaches, and boasts amenities like hammocks, a side-stage pool and hot tubs for VIPs, carnival rides, and all sorts of Alabama seafood in its food court. Seriously—at Hangout, you can munch on peel-and-eat shrimp and raw oysters while you watch Calvin Harris bring the bass. If that doesn’t appeal to you—the shrimp part, at least—then you’re a monster. What else should you do in Alabama? Gulf Shores is a thriving tourist destination, with water parks and a zoo. If you fly in for the fest, you’ll either be coming in through Pensacola, Florida, or Mobile, Alabama, and Mobile boasts both a retired battleship (the U.S.S. Alabama) and a sweet-sounding Mardi Gras museum. [Marah Eakin] Alaska: Salmonfest Where? Ninilchik When? August 5-7 Why is it the state’s best festival? You can combine do-gooding with camping at Salmonfest (née Salmonstock), the appropriately—if unassumingly—named music festival that was founded to support conservation efforts near Bristol Bay. The Indigo Girls, reggae act Clinton Fearon, twang-rockers Dead Winter Carpenters, and The Young Dubliners are all in the lineup. What else should you do in Alaska? Go see the glaciers (while they’re still there), or do some whale-watching. And there’s no shame in enjoying some baked Alaska while you’re in the state. [Danette Chavez] Arizona: Form Arcosanti Festival Where? Arcosanti Why is it the state’s best festival? Let’s let the website explain it: “In the alien landscape of Arizona’s high desert sits the micro city of Arcosanti. For one weekend 1,200 participants will gather among its surreal architecture and terrain to experience form.” Curated by Hundred Waters, this “free by application” festival in the Arizona desert wants to inspire creators, with acts like Skrillex and Tortoise performing alongside lectures, workshops, and art installations. What else should you do in Arizona? You’ll probably be longing for civilization after all the arty desert time: May we suggest “downtown” Sedona, which offers majestic red rock views but also some fun cheesy souvenir shops, as well as crystals and fossils galore. And if you’ve never seen the Grand Canyon, you really should. We know, everybody says that, but it’s just one of those things you should see. [Gwen Ihnat] Arkansas: Riverfest Where? Little Rock When? June 3-5 Why is it the state’s best festival? Past lineups at Riverfest have been wildly diverse—its site champions previous performers like 311 and Al Green—and the 2016 edition is no different. Country singer Chris Stapleton has been slowly crossing over into the mainstream, and The Flaming Lips are always good in a festival setting. But it’s the event’s third-billed headliner, The Goo Goo Dolls, that highlights the fest’s grab-bag nature. It’s got current hits, bands with strong back catalogs, and former radio-rock darlings that have, somehow, endured. It may not be a destination festival, but it’s nothing to shake a stick at either. What else should you do in Arkansas? Go to Little Rock Central High School. The A.V. Club is sure it’s on Trip Advisor for a reason. [David Anthony] California: FYF Fest Where? Los Angeles When? August 27-28 Why is it the state’s best festival? Though it started innocently enough as a small punk festival—then billed as Fuck Yeah Fest—FYF is one of the rare fests to have grown in size without losing sight of what makes it stand out. This year boasts such buzzy headliners as Kendrick Lamar and LCD Soundsystem, but its undercard proves just as powerful. With acts like Julien Baker, Andy Stott, Sheer Mag, and many more, the fest unites punk, electronic, and singer-songwriters under one banner, making it a great billing for anyone with diverse taste. What else should you do in California? Drop by Donut Fiend, the donut shop owned by Drive Like Jehu’s Mark Trombino, which features pun-fueled confections such as Chocolate From The Crypt and Fudgegazi. [David Anthony] Colorado: Project Pabst Where? Downtown Denver in the RiNo Neighborhood Why is it the state’s best festival? Hey, Pabst is a decent beer choice when you’re looking for affordable brew that’s still drinkable. This festival looks to be just as solid and cheap as its namesake, with tickets going for $65. There’s also artsy stuff, incorporating Pabst’s campaigns to draw your own beer cans, and an old-school arcade. With Courtney Barnett, Violent Femmes, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Baroness, and more, it looks like a nice, compact festival. What else should you do in Colorado? Rent a car and drive through the mountains while you listen to the festival bands through speakers. You can’t really go wrong with the sight-seeing in Colorado, but we recommend keeping with the beer theme and heading southwest to check out Wilson Peak, the mountain adorning the Coors Light cans. [Caitlin PenzeyMoog] Connecticut: Soupstock Music And Arts Festival Where? Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton When? July 9-10 Why is it the state’s best festival? Because no other event in Connecticut so brazenly combines live music with culinary word play. The main attraction here are the cooks competing for top prizes in soup and chili categories; sets from a handful of regional acts are the side dish. Proceeds from the gate benefit a local arts charity, The Mary A. Schmecker Turtle Shell Fund, though charity-hating cheapskates who don’t suffer from motion sickness are in luck: According to the official Soupstock website, “This year there will be no charge for the bounce house.” What else should you do in Connecticut? TV fans won’t find Stars Hollow on any maps of the Constitution State, but they can do the next best thing: Spend some time in Washington, Connecticut, the burg that charmed Amy Sherman-Palladino into creating Gilmore Girls. [Erik Adams] Delaware: Firefly Music Festival Where? The Woodlands Of Dover International Speedway When? June 16-19 Why is it the state’s best festival? Dover International Speedway is guarded by a geological creature of massive proportions, but Firefly’s lineup expands beyond rock monsters (speedway mascot Miles The Monster) and monsters of rock (Kings Of Leon, Blink-182)—this year’s headliners include Deadmau5 in addition to featured performances from Disclosure, Vince Staples, and Earth Wind & Fire. The branding and setting promise a pastoral retreat, but the Firefly grounds set are the summer festival equivalent of glamping: There’s an onsite brewery run by Delaware’s own Dogfish Head, while the intimate Coffee House stage includes baristas, couches, and other elements not commonly found in nature. This year, the festival adds a beercade, so there’s no telling if the bleeps and bloops you’re hearing are emanating from M83 and Major Lazer or Pac-Man and the missus. What else should you do in Delaware? After a weekend of celebrating the musical present, celebrate the recording industry’s past at the Johnson Victrola Museum, a monument to Victor Talking Machine Company founder and Delaware native Eldridge Reeves Johnson. [Erik Adams] Florida: The Fest Where? Gainesville When? October 28-30 Why is it the state’s best festival? The A.V. Club has previously extolled The Fest’s virtues, with its micro look at the punk scene and intimate, South By Southwest-like setup. This year sees it enter its 15th year, and along with that comes a lineup packed full of Fest favorites. It’s one of the few festivals that would count Propagandhi as a top-tier name, but it’s that kind of selective booking that makes The Fest worth the trip. What else should you do in Florida? Go to Arrow’s Aim Records, one of the best record stores in the country. [David Anthony] Georgia: Wrecking Ball Where? Atlanta Why is it the state’s best festival? Though only in its second year, Wrecking Ball burst onto the scene last summer with a lineup that connected punk’s past to its present. This year, it’s managed to do it once again, nabbing a few high profile reunions—Thursday, Piebald, and Rainer Maria, just to name a few—but features plenty of newcomers, too. In many ways, Wrecking Ball positions itself as a competitor to The Fest, with a good mix of old and new, all housed in a mid-sized club that best suits this kind of frenetic music. What else should you do in Georgia? Get thoroughly creeped out at the Center For Puppetry Arts. [David Anthony] Hawaii: Ukulele Festival Hawaii Where? Waikiki, Oahu When? July 17 Why is it the state’s best festival? While Hawaii is surely a travel destination for those looking to unwind on sandy beaches, it doesn’t share the same type of festival culture that its mainland cousins do. So the celebration of all things ukulele seems an appropriate pick for the island state. It at once speaks to the light, breezy nature of a Hawaiian vacation without having to be reined in by the confines of a music festival. What else should you do in Hawaii? Hang loose, brah. [David Anthony] Idaho: Boise Music Fest Where? At Expo Idaho in suburban Garden City When? June 25 Why is it the state’s best festival? In short, because it’s pretty much Idaho’s only festival. How else would a festival headlined by Coolio, of all people, make this list? There are only three other acts playing: Nelly, Daughtry, and bland pop act Andy Grammer. Thus, “best” is a relative term. What else should you do in Idaho? If you’re willing to drive three-and-a-half hours, you can go to the Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot, Idaho. Otherwise, there’s always the World Center For Birds Of Prey, which is located right outside Boise and features the world’s largest captive flock of California Condors. [Marah Eakin] Illinois: Pitchfork Music Festival Where? Chicago When? July 15-17 Why is it the state’s best festival? Now in its 11th year (12th, if you count its humble Intonation roots), Pitchfork offers nearly as extensive a slate of artists as Lollapalooza, but with decidedly fewer stoned suburban kids flopping around the park grounds. Where else can you see The Hotelier, FKA Twigs, and Sufjan Stevens in one weekend, with Brian Wilson performing Pet Sounds live for what could be the last time? What else should you do in Illinois? Stick to Chicago to enjoy great food and drink—the shuttle buses will take you along a strip of restaurants on Randolph, including Little Goat Diner. You can also go a little further south to feast on carnitas in Pilsen, or linger near Union Park for a “cheezborger” at the Billy Goat Tavern. [Danette Chavez] Indiana: Festival Of The Lakes Where? Hammond Why is it the state’s best festival? There’s not much competition in the corn-filled boundaries of Indiana. While it’s been home to various fests that have died as quickly as they came together, Festival Of The Lakes has been the long-standing county fair with musical bookings that make little-to-no sense together. This year sees Ludacris, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, and a polka band headlining various nights, showing that Indiana is just as strange as everyone assumes it is. What else should you do in Indiana? Sure, there’s 3 Floyd’s in the neighboring town of Munster, but downtown Griffith is really where it’s at. With a handful of breweries, a record store, and the best coffee shop the region has to offer, it’s a nice place to spend an afternoon before seeing Ludacris. [David Anthony] Iowa: 80/35 Where? Western Gateway Park in Des Moines When? July 8-9 Why is it the state’s best festival? Beyond having a pretty good website, 80/35 also has a pretty good lineup. This year, the fest is headlined by Nas and The Decemberists, with supporting performances from acts like Lizzo, Black Lips, and Thao And The Get Down Stay Down. Also, if the fest’s Instagram is to be believed, there are also big-ass smoked turkey legs for eating, and a guy hanging around who just wears a snake on his neck. What else should you do in Iowa? While the Field Of Dreams field is a three-hour drive away, there’s still plenty of baseball in Des Moines. Head over to Principal Park to cheer on the Iowa Cubs, the AAA minor league affiliate for the Chicago Cubs. Just outside Des Moines is Adventureland, an amusement park that features the Tornado, a wooden roller coaster that’s been named one of the 10 best in the United States. [Marah Eakin] Kansas: Wichita Riverfest Where? Wichita When? June 3-11 Why is it the state’s best festival? Across its week-long run, Wichita Riverfest boasts a grouping of bands with a little something for everyone. Whether it’s The Roots, Violent Femmes, or the good version of Black Flag that’s currently touring (Flag), there’s no lack of quality or variety. Couple that with its multi-day, multi-venue format, and it’s a fest that offers plenty of great options without becoming overwhelming. What else should you do in Kansas? Explore the history of barbed wire at the Kansas Barbed Wire Museum. [David Anthony] Kentucky: Forecastle Festival Where? Waterfront Park, Louisville Why is it the state’s best festival? Location, location, location: The official Forecastle website touts the festival’s conveniently situated homebase, “located within a day’s drive of half the U.S. population.” Surely there are fans of 2016 headliners The Avett Brothers, Alabama Shakes, and Death Cab For Cutie among those 159 million people—for the rest, Forecastle offers up Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Sylvan Esso, or Bully. The festival is steeped in its Bluegrass State setting, be it through bourbon-soaked bookings like Ryan Adams, Brandi Carlile, and Gary Clark Jr., or the actual bourbon poured at one of two whiskey-centric pop-up saloons. The flashier of those spots, The Gonzo Bar, pays tribute to late Kentucky native Hunter S. Thompson, an amusement park treatment of the author’s legacy that’s either the least “gonzo” concept ever—or the most. What else should you do in Kentucky: If the destination of your day’s drive is Tennessee, Virginia, or the Carolinas, why not make a pit stop to honor another larger-than-life son of the Commonwealth: The Kentucky Colonel who laid the foundation for a finger-lickin’ empire at the North Corbin service station now known as the Harland Sanders Café And Museum. [Erik Adams] Louisiana: Essence Music Festival Where? New Orleans When? June 30-July 3 Why is it the state’s best festival? Describing itself as the “Largest Stateside gathering of African-Americans in the United States,” Essence offers a solid musical lineup, including Babyface, Maxwell, Ciara, New Edition, Mariah Carey, and Kendrick Lamar, who had the A.V. Club’s favorite album last year. What else should you do in Louisiana? The Essence festival is conveniently located in New Orleans, so whenever you’re not enjoying awesome music, you’re hopefully eating something, because all of the food in New Orleans is amazing. Take a cemetery tour or jump on one of those trolleys to check out neighborhoods outside the tourist-laden French Quarter. And the Audubon Aquarium Of The Americas is also on the not-to-be-missed list. [Gwen Ihnat] Maine: Maine Lobster Festival Where? Rockland Why is it the state’s best festival? There’s not much in the way of music at the Maine Lobster Festival and, in fact, it’s somewhat shocking that Maine didn’t have some weird, jam-band-focused fest to take this spot. That said, a celebration of lobster is the kind of festival that transcends things like music, as chowing down on a bunch of crustaceans may be far preferable to huffing it between stages on a hot summer’s day. What else should you do in Maine? What? Bathing in giant vats of butter isn’t enough for you? [David Anthony] Massachusetts: Boston Calling Where? Boston City Hall Plaza Why is it the state’s best festival? This one has a solid lineup, including Sufjan Stevens, Janelle Monáe, Haim, and Courtney Barnett, with many others. Its downtown location makes it ideal for the U.S. history-minded festival attendee, with the Freedom Trail heading straight out of the festival space to early American landmarks. What else should you do in Massachusetts? Eat oysters, obviously. The storied Union Oyster House is a literal two-minute walk from the fest—but take advantage of the East Coast location and go up the coast, eating Atlantic fare the whole way. [Caitlin PenzeyMoog] Maryland: Maryland Deathfest Where? Baltimore Why is it the state’s best festival? While Europe is filthy with enormous, open-air metal festivals, here in North America, it all comes down to MDF: a four-day, three-stage celebration of the world’s fastest, heaviest, most punishing music. Despite the name, MDF isn’t strictly a haven for death-metal fanatics; this year’s lineup features everything from hardcore punk (Discharge) to grindcore (Magrudergrind) to thrash (Testament) to doom (Bongripper) to stoner metal (Bongzilla) to just plain-old, classic heavy metal (Venom). Big names abound, but the real draw is the promise of discovery—that ability to stumble onto your new favorite band while staking out a spot in the pit for the headliner. What else should you do in Maryland? After a weekend of watching corpse-painted frontmen pretend to serenade Satan on stage, take a short drive to the “Hell House Altar” in Patapsco Valley State Park. The only remaining structure of the long-demolished St. Mary’s College, this spooky stone gazebo is rumored to have served as an unholy space for real devil worshipers. Horns up for history! [A.A. Dowd] Michigan: Bled Fest Where? Howell When? May 28 Why is it the state’s best festival? Surprisingly, Michigan is bereft of a festival that catches the spillover from the Midwest’s other big fests. Michigan’s music festivals are smaller, scrappier, and far more interesting as a result. Bled Fest has often felt like a testament to the DIY spirit, and this year’s lineup does a good job of catching artists that embody that across genres. This year sees the state’s own melodic death metal heroes The Black Dahlia Murder headlining a fest where it’s the token metal band, but still feels united to the likes of The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die. What else should you do in Michigan? Drop by the Historic Howell Theater, which has a pretty impressive, art-focused list of films playing inside its walls. [David Anthony] Minnesota: Rock The Garden Where? Minneapolis Why is it the state’s best festival? Held in Minneapolis’ best neighborhood, Northeast, Rock The Garden puts you on Boom Island along the Mississippi with a view of the city skyline and tunes from a stellar lineup that includes eight bands from national darlings The Flaming Lips and Chance The Rapper to Minnesota-based Polica and Hippo Campus. What else should you do in Minnesota? You need to eat and drink at almost every Northeast establishment nearby, but if you only have time for one stop make it Kramarczuk’s Sausage Company. This Easter European deli is the perfect place to fill up on classic deli sandwiches or something heartier like goulash (add some horseradish) and a hard roll, which can be washed down with imported beverages and followed by a tasty dessert. This is just the fuel you’ll need to keep you dancing for hours. [Becca James] Mississippi: Mighty Mississippi Music Festival Where? Greenville When? September 30-October 2 Why is it the state’s best festival? For a festival that plays off the nickname of the Mississippi River, the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival is appropriately rustic. Although it’s headlined by G. Love And Special Sauce, the rest of the lineup is less focused on G. Love’s mixing of genres and love of jamming. Though the Jimmie Rodgers festival that just passed is a slightly better option on the whole, for the rest of the summer Mighty Mississippi will have to do. What else should you do in Mississippi? Elvis Presley’s birthplace is now a museum, and that’s surely a good option. [David Anthony] Missouri: Loufest Where? St. Louis When? September 10-11 Why is it the state’s best festival? They have a nosh pit, which, unlike a mosh pit, is aggression-free and full of food from some of St. Louis’ best vendors. What else should you do in Missouri? Check out the Missouri Botanical Garden. The oldest botanical garden in the nation, it includes an impressive 14-acre Japanese strolling garden so that you can stretch those tired festival legs. [Becca James] Montana: Sweet Pea Festival Where? Bozeman Why is it the state’s best festival? For a rinky-dink street festival in Bozeman, Montana, Sweet Pea has historically landed a pretty good lineup of performers. While the lineup for this year’s event isn’t out yet, last year’s hullabaloo was headlined by Shakey Graves and Anderson East. It’s also crazy cheap: In 2014, a three-day wristband went for $15. What else should you do in Montana? There’s a lot of nature-type stuff to do in Montana, including hiking, camping, and whitewater rafting. Bozeman’s a college town, meaning it has all sorts of modern “cool” amenities, including wine bars, Indian restaurants, and artisanal coffeehouses. [Marah Eakin] Nebraska: Maha Where? Omaha When? August 20 Why is it the state’s best festival? Its lineup may be small, but Maha packs a wallop with its handful of bookings. With Passion Pit, Grimes, and Vince Staples serving as headliners, Maha has found a way to book from disparate genres yet still have it all make sense under one roof. There are some older acts added in (Matthew Sweet) and some up-and-comers that are dominating the festival circuit (Car Seat Headrest, Diet Cig), making Maha the type of festival that’s solid from the top of its poster all the way down to the bottom. What else should you do in Nebraska? Drop by the Saddle Creek shop and buy some records from Omaha’s best and brightest. [David Anthony] Nevada: Psycho Las Vegas Where? Las Vegas Why is it the state’s best festival? For its fourth anniversary, this smartly curated metal-and-rock fest relocates from Southern California to Vegas, expanding to accommodate an even better, larger, and more eclectic roster of heavy buzz bands. A sort of artisanal answer to Maryland Deathfest, Psycho is positively stacked from top to bottom, grouping headliners Alice Cooper, Drive Like Jehu, and Electric Wizard with critical darlings like Baroness, grunge survivors like Mudhoney, and talented up-and-comers like Elder. Basically, if you like monster guitar riffs, you’ll find something to enjoy at this festival. What else should you do in Nevada? Half the lineup makes music that practically begs to be listened to on a lonely stretch of desert highway, windows down, volume up, cactus as far as the eye can see. Download tracks from your favorites of the weekend and peel out into the arid unknown. [A.A. Dowd] New Hampshire: The Thing In The Spring Where? Peterborough, New Hampshire Why is it the state’s best festival? The small state of New Hampshire doesn’t draw a lot of festival action. The Thing In The Spring is the exception, and even then, it’s pretty small potatoes. Headlined by the Chicago Underground Duo, Beauty Pill, Susie Ibarra, and O’Death, The Thing In The Spring is more of a celebration of the arts in general than a straight-up rock ’n’ roll blowout. Given that it’s curated by a non-profit art space, The Glass Museum, that should come as no surprise. What else should you do in New Hampshire? Peterborough is only 70 miles from Boston, so that’s always an option, though that would take you out of New Hampshire. If you want to stay in town, there’s always the QR code tour of the Peterborough metro area, which might be more fun than it sounds, considering the little hamlet inspired Our Town’s Grover’s Corners. [Marah Eakin] New Jersey: The New Alternative Music Festival Where? The convention center in Asbury Park Why is it the state’s best festival? The New Alternative Music Festival could just as easily be called Don Giovanni Records Festival, given the fact the label is putting it on and much of the lineup is culled from its roster. That’s by no means a bad thing, as Don Giovanni has released plenty of great albums in recent years from bands with wildly disparate sounds. The fest also has a commitment that few others do, which is to avoid corporate sponsorship at all costs. It’s a festival based around idealism, shared ethos, and friendship. What more could anyone ask for? What else should you do in New Jersey? Head to the boardwalk and see if Bruce Springsteen is just wandering around eating an ice cream cone. [David Anthony] New Mexico: Zozobra Where? Santa Fe When? September 2 Why is it the state’s best festival? Zozobra is by no means a music festival, though that hasn’t kept it from having one lengthy, metal tribute written about it. The tale of Zozobra (also known as Old Man Gloom) is that the 50-foot-tall marionette is burned annually as a way of cleansing people of their impure deeds throughout the year. Started in the 1920s, Zozobra has become a long-standing tradition for the city of Santa Fe, attracting many participants from the world over. But, if music is a must, just blast some Old Man Gloom as countless spectators cheer on the burning of the puppet from which the band took its name. What else should you do in New Mexico? Visit the Space Hall Of Fame at the New Mexico Museum Of Space History. [David Anthony] New York: AfroPunk Where? Brooklyn Why is it the state’s best festival? Though New York City now offers not one but two summertime megafests—Governor’s Ball and Panorama, respectively—AfroPunk is where it’s at. Small enough to not be overwhelming but with a pretty badass lineup, it’s a great fest to check out if you want something different than the norm. Seriously, though—Ice Cube, Janelle Monáe, TV On The Radio, Flying Lotus, Thundercat, and George Clinton all on one lineup? You can’t do better than that. What else should you do in New York? What can’t you do in New York? If you want to be a tourist, go to the top of the Empire State Building and take a ferry around the harbor. If you don’t, go get some bomb Chinese food at Xi’an Famous Foods and then catch a late-night show at Baby’s All Right. [Marah Eakin] North Carolina: Hopscotch Where? Raleigh When? September 8-10 Why is it the state’s best festival? Hopscotch thrives on its diversity. Past lineups have included everything from Pusha T to Roky Erickson. Though this year’s full lineup won’t be announced until May 9, the fest’s first act speaks volumes: Lavender Country, a group that released the first openly gay country record ever in 1973. Fronted by the outspoken Patrick Haggerty, Lavender Country should help Hopscotch reinforce that even if North Carolina’s legislators aren’t down with rights for all people, the festival is. What else should you do in North Carolina? If you’re going to go anywhere in North Carolina, the Raleigh-Durham area is the place to go. There are tons of record stores and music venues there, and seeing as how it’s home to both Duke and UNC, there are plenty of cheap, hip little bars and restaurants. If you’re into biscuits—and who isn’t?—you’ll want to check out Rise. [Marah Eakin] North Dakota: North Dakota State Fair Where? Minot Why is it the state’s best festival? It’s the state fair, so its music also comes with funnel cake and, if you’re lucky, some fireworks to close out a lineup that includes Kenny Chesney, Fall Out Boy, and KISS. What else should you do in North Dakota? Again, it’s a state fair for crying out loud, which means you can stay put. There are definitely enough fun things to do there. [Becca James] Ohio: Nelsonville Music Festival Where? Nelsonville, right in the northern foothills of the Appalachian mountains Why is it the state’s best festival? While there are decent festivals in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio’s best festival is a little more out of the way. Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, Nelsonville Music Festival brings big-name acts to a small, charming mining town that’s seen better days. Not just a fan favorite, Nelsonville has drawn rave reviews from artists, meaning that the lineups get better every single year. This year, the fest features headliners Randy Newman, Gillian Welch, Courtney Barnett, and Gary Clark Jr., with undercard performances from Mac DeMarco, The Tallest Man On Earth, Angel Olsen, Nikki Land, Ibeyi, and more. What else should you do in Ohio? If you want to stick close to the fest, drive about 15 minutes down to Athens, home of Ohio University. This cute little college town is home to dozens of cheap-ass bars, as well as a creepy, maybe haunted old mental institution. Fill up on a plate of hippie, worker-owned Mexican fare at Casa Nueva before rocketing back up to Nelsonville for a stop at the Rocky Boot Outlet. [Marah Eakin] Oklahoma: Rocklahoma Where? Pryor Why is it the state’s best music festival? “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of rock” is a pretty solid festival slogan, but the real draw is the way this event pulls together the newest bands in the Southern metal tradition and manages to create a three-day bill that’s almost entirely of a piece. From Friday’s headliners of Disturbed and Rob Zombie through Sunday’s sets by Chevelle and Five Finger Death Punch, there’s a unified musical and cultural aesthetic running through every band on the bill that makes the Warped Tour look like a humanities festival of variety. What else should you do in Oklahoma? Take a breather from the nonstop headbanging and check out Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve, which boasts 3,700 acres containing bison, longhorn cattle, and elk. Now that’s fucking hardcore. [Alex McCown] Oregon: Pickathon Where? Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley Why is it the state’s best festival? Well, for one, because it’s been featured on Portlandia. Beyond that, Pickathon succeeds because of its enchanting, woodland-fairy-like location and killer lineup. This year alone, attendees can expect Jeff Tweedy, Wolf Parade, Beach House, Yo La Tengo, Ty Segall, Open Mike Eagle, and more. What else should you do in Oregon? Portland’s about 10 miles away, so chug on up there and drink your way through the city’s more than 65 micro or craft breweries. If you’re not that into booze, check out Powell’s City Of Books, the largest independent bookstore in the world. [Marah Eakin] Pennsylvania: Made In America Where? Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia When? September 3-4 Why is it the state’s best festival? Because it was founded by Jay Z, and Hova only grants his imprimatur to the finest of products, be they music festivals, smartphone apps for chartering private jets, and celebrity babies. What else should you do in Pennsylvania? Engage in a time-honored Philadelphia tradition by whipping a makeshift projectile at the symbol of an upcoming holiday. (The festival takes place over Labor Day Weekend—why not bean a union buster with your empty water bottle?) [Erik Adams] Rhode Island: Newport Folk Festival Where? Fort Adams Why is it the state’s best festival? It’s no Blessing Of The Fleet, but the Newport Folk Festival is pretty close to the water, and will be headlined by the well-rested Flight Of The Conchords, debuting some new music. Father John Misty, Ray LaMontagne, and Fruit Bats will also descend ever so politely on Fort Adams State Park for the festival. And getting a first look at newly formed supergroup Case/Lang/Veirs, comprising Neko Case, K.D. Lang, and Laura Veirs, is worth the price of admission alone. What else should you do in Rhode Island? You could visit one of the nearby saltwater beaches, or you could leave the park to go on an H.P. Lovecraft walking tour. Better yet, get your Beavis on and check out the WaterFire Providence lighting. [Danette Chavez] South Carolina: Fall For Greenville Why is it the state’s best festival? There aren’t a ton of festivals in South Carolina, so Fall For Greenville gets the nod purely for its breadth of lineup. Though this year’s artists haven’t been announced yet, last year’s four-day affair had everything from national acts like Jeff The Brotherhood and The Orwells to more questionable-sounding local acts like Soul Stew and a group just called Song. What else should you do in South Carolina? When you think of South Carolina, it’s common to think beaches, but Greenville is actually far upstate, toward the mountains and away from the Atlantic. There are plenty of places to take advantage of the area’s natural beauty, like at Falls Park and the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail, but there are also interesting-sounding indoor attractions in town, like the Museum And Library Of Confederate History and the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum And Baseball Library. [Marah Eakin] South Dakota: Wild Bill Days Where? Deadwood Why is it the state’s best music festival? You don’t just have to be a fan of the HBO series to have an excellent reason to visit Deadwood. This festival celebrating Wild Bill Hickok provides a musical lineup of Americana you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Goldpanning demos, karaoke championships, and reenactments of the legendary frontiersman are unique enough for a fest, but musically, it’s a continuous feast of tunes by the likes of Waylon Jennings, Jimmy Buffett, Johnny Cash, and Garth Brooks, to name a few. Sure, they’re tribute bands, but it’s South Dakota, and the “what the hell?” choice of emcee Jay Leno ensures this should be memorable. What else should you do in South Dakota? You mean, besides Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Black Hills National Forest? We could throw in the Corn Palace, but seriously, you should already be on board. [Alex McCown] Tennessee: Bonnaroo Where? Manchester Why is it the state’s best festival? What started as an annual jamboree (emphasis on the jam) for Phish fans and Moe maniacs has evolved into the country’s one-size-fits-all destination festival, where music fans of many walks can spend four days soaking in every genre under the (sweltering) sun. Onsite camping keeps the party going all night (literally, as some bands don’t hit the stage until around 4 a.m.) and the sheer volume and variety of activities, vendors, food, and, uh, recreational substances is staggering. For those in it strictly for the music—the headliners this year include LCD Soundsystem and members of the Grateful Dead, those that’s just the tip of the iceberg—Bonnaroo’s secret weapon is its generous timeslots: Most artists, regardless of where they land on the bill, play full sets, in sharp contrast to the six-song warm-up gigs offered to the undercard acts at other festivals. What else should you do in Tennessee? Does Graceland have central air? After four days in the Tennessee heat, just standing indoors is going to feel like a luxury worthy of the King himself. [A.A. Dowd] Texas: Fun Fun Fun Fest Where? Austin When? November 6-8 Why is it the state’s best music festival? With behemoths like ACL Fest and the nearly month-long event that is South By Southwest, it’s easy to be jaded into thinking that just because everything is bigger in Texas doesn’t mean it’s actually better. But Fun Fun Fun Fest’s previous lineups have included a strong mix of music and comedy, with past headliners like Wu-Tang Clan, Tig Notaro, Passion Pit, and Henry Rollins. Below-the-fold acts suggest that this year’s lineup will be equally strong, with an emphasis on hip-hop and heavier acts. Plus, November in Texas is gorgeous. What else should you do in Texas? Considering you can drive more than five hours in any direction and still be in Texas, the world is your oyster. But if Tex-Mex food (tip: try the cowboy queso at Kerbey Lane, and eat as many breakfast tacos as your stomach allows) and surrounding Hill Country aren’t enough of a draw, you should probably just stay home anyway. [Laura M. Browning] Utah: Bonanza Campout Where? Heber Why is it the state’s best music festival? Lots of festivals presume camping out will be an aspect of your participation, but few take it as far as Bonanza Campground. Like an REI-heavy version of Lollapalooza, the festival takes the rugged outdoors as part and parcel of its experience, in gorgeous wooded hills. Big Gigantic and Cold War Kids headline, but there’s a bevy of intriguing smaller acts like Jr. Jr. and the massive beats of Chicago’s Manic Focus. Besides, haven’t you been saying for awhile now that you’ve heard Utah is absolutely beautiful? What else should you do in Utah? There’s a ton of incredible sightseeing to do in Utah—that reputation for natural beauty doesn’t lie—but for us, the must-see attraction is Arches National Park, which will leave you goggle-eyed and dumbstruck. [Alex McCown] Vermont: Grand Point North Where? Burlington Why is it the state’s best festival? Grand Point North blends hippie vibes with alt-country sounds and slaps the whole thing in a lovely location on Burlington’s waterfront. This year, Grace Potter headlines both nights, interestingly enough, while undercard acts include Old Crow Medicine Show, Guster, and Basia Bulat. What else should you do in Vermont? Burlington has a fairly eclectic population, thanks in part to the University Of Vermont. Expect farmers markets and cute little main street cafes and stores. While Ben & Jerry’s HQ is a good 30 minutes down I-89, there’s still plenty of wackadoodle stuff to see in Burlington, including the World’s Tallest Filing Cabinet. [Marah Eakin] Virginia: GWAR B-Q Where? Richmond Why is it the state’s best festival? Since 1984, GWAR has become one of the cornerstones of Richmond’s music scene. Now in its seventh year, the annual GWAR B-Q is the celebration of the scumdogs and everything it entails—which, fittingly, now includes a GWAR-branded barbecue sauce. Taking place right on a lake, and with acts such as Against Me!, American Nightmare, Eyehategod, and Virginia’s own Lamb Of God, the seventh GWAR B-Q may be its best yet. What else should you do in Virginia? Walk through the streets pleading with everyone that lives there to get Avail back together. [David Anthony] Washington: Migration Fest Where? Olympia Why is it the state’s best music festival? Bumbershoot doesn’t need any more attention, so let’s highlight the most promising underground metal fest in the whole damn country. 20 Buck Spin and Gilead Media have joined forces to give you a concentrated blast of the best contemporary thrashers around—or rather, the best of the newest. With talent like Auroch, Dead To A Dying World, Magic Circle, and Panopticon’s first ever live show, this looks to be the best opportunity all summer long to get your face melted by guitars. What else should you do in Washington? Have you ever hiked Mt. Rainier? You should. But if that’s a little too ambitious, Puget Sound is gorgeous, the Museum Of Flight is awesome, and since you’re obviously into technical musical artistry if you’re going to Migration Fest, the Experience Music Project Museum in Seattle should be right up your alley, nerd. (We went in the early afternoon, and were kicked out at closing time.) [Alex McCown] West Virginia: Mountain Music Festival Where? New River Gorge Why is it the state’s best festival? Just like the country roads that the John Denver song talks about, the Mountain Mama state offers you the Appalachians and tons of wilderness. This festival takes advantage of these area highlights by placing the event in a 1,500-acre nature adventure park. You can take off on jaunts like whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and ziplining in between seeing homespun bands you may/may not have heard of like Trampled By Turtles, Galactic, and Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band. What else should you do in West Virginia? West Virginia kind of gets a bad rap, but for untainted camping experiences, it’s hard to beat the Appalachians on the East Coast. Or check out historic Wheeling, which has a lovely botanic garden as well as a historic district on Wheeling Island. [Gwen Ihnat] Wisconsin: Eaux Claires Where? Eau Claire Why is it the state’s best festival? Curated and founded by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Eaux Claires thrives on its unified vision. Every act playing has been approved by Vernon, and it just so happens that he has pretty decent and eclectic taste. This year’s acts include Melvins, Erykah Badu, Shabazz Palaces, and Mavis Staples. Bon Iver will also perform—something that’s a fairly rare occurrence at this point—and, weirdly enough, Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers are set to show up to play The Way It Is in its entirety. What Justin Vernon wants, he gets. What else should you do in Wisconsin? Hunting and fishing are big in Eau Claire, and so is bowling. There also appears to be no shortage of apple orchards in the area, should you be interested in getting your apple cider doughnut on. For a brief historic stop, there’s always the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp, which takes visits back in time to an authentic 1890s logging camp, complete with cookhouse, bunk house, blacksmith shop, and barn. [Marah Eakin] Wyoming: Targhee Fest Where? At the Grand Targhee Resort in Alta Why is it the state’s best festival? Wyoming doesn’t have much to offer in the way of music festivals, but Targhee Fest stands out all the same. With a fairly solid lineup including the Drive-By Truckers, Bettye Lavette, and The Jayhawks, Targhee seems like it would be a solid hang. Plus, it’s set on a fancy winter skiing resort, so the scenery is a plus. What else should you do in Wyoming? On or near the resort alone, there’s mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, horseback riding, disc golf, and whatever EuroBungy is. Nearby, you can hit Grand Teton National Park, as well as Yellowstone. That kind of grand, majestic silence and space will probably sound mighty nice after a day of loud rock music. [Marah Eakin] Recent from these authors Amy Sedaris pushes Divorce into its funniest-ever episode	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1485
__label__wiki	0.979276	0.979276	Wis. Lawmaker Explains ‘Easy Rape’ Comment Filed Under:Election 2012, GOP, Paul Ryan, Politics, Rape, Republicans, Roger Rivard, Sexual Assault, Wisconsin (credit: Roger Rivard for Assembly) MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican state Rep. Roger Rivard said his comments relaying advice his father gave him that “some girls rape easy” have been taken out of context. Rivard, a freshman from Rice Lake, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in a story published Thursday that his father’s comments were meant as a warning that a woman could agree to sex but then later claim it wasn’t consensual. But the backlash from Rivard’s comments have been severe, with Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan announcing Thursday he was withdrawing his support. Ryan, a congressman from Janesville, endorsed Rivard earlier this year. “State Representative Rivard’s comments are outrageous and offensive,” Ryan’s congressional campaign spokesman Kevin Siefert said in a statement. “Congressman Ryan believes there is no place in our discourse for rhetoric such as this. Congressman Ryan cannot support Mr. Rivard or his indefensible comments.” Rivard was first quoted making his rape comments in a December story published by the Chetek Alert. He was discussing the case of a 17-year-old high school senior who was charged with sexual assault for having sex with an underage girl in the school’s band room. Rivard told the Journal Sentinel that the original article did not provide the full context of his father’s comments and that his exact words were different. “He also told me one thing, ‘If you do (have premarital sex), just remember, consensual sex can turn into rape in an awful hurry,'” Rivard told the Journal Sentinel. “Because all of a sudden a young lady gets pregnant and the parents are madder than a wet hen and she’s not going to say, ‘Oh, yeah, I was part of the program.’ All that she has to say or the parents have to say is it was rape because she’s underage. And he just said, ‘Remember, Roger, if you go down that road, some girls,’ he said, ‘they rape so easy.'” Rivard later issued a follow up statement calling rape a horrible act of violence that unfortunately often goes unreported to police. Rivard’s Democratic opponent Stephen Smith called the comments offensive. “I’m offended to think that my sister or my daughters would be thought of in that manner,” Smith said. “I feel Roger is out of touch with the majority of voters and his views are extreme.” Nichole Kathol, president of the Barron County Domestic Abuse Project, said Rivard’s comments portray women as perpetrators of violence against them. “He’s blaming the victim and implying the definition of rape is all too encompassing,” she said. Pennie Meyers, interim executive director of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, said in a statement that Rivard’s comments show people in Wisconsin need to be better educated about sexual violence.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1487
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__label__cc	0.662961	0.337039	You are here: Home / Sony vs Sony / Sony A7R II vs A7R III – The complete comparison Sony A7R II vs A7R III – The complete comparison April 3, 2018 By Mathieu Leave a Comment Updated on: May 5th, 2019 The Sony A7R mark II is probably the mirrorless camera I’ve used more than any other since I began reviewing photography gear five years ago. When it was announced in June 2015, it looked like it was going to be a real game-changer, so I vowed to dedicate as much time as possible to testing it in every possible condition, while also enjoying it as my go-to camera. I wasn’t expecting its successor to be as much of a game-changer, but rather a more mature product that would focus on fixing flaws and limitations, and addressing issues found on the previous model in order to give the photographer a better experience. And I have to say that the A7R mark III does exactly that. Now, whenever a new camera model replaces an older one, there is almost always a relevant difference in price and such is the case with the A7r II and A7r III. The question is: should you pay the extra money for the mark III model when we know that the sensor – the star feature of the A7R series – remains the same as its predecessor? Well, my job is to try and answer this for you. Let’s get started! Ethics statement: We bought the A7R II for personal use and review purposes, then traded it in for the mark III version. We were not asked to write anything about these cameras, nor were we provided any compensation. Within the article, there are affiliate links. If you decided to buy something after clicking the link, we will receive a small commission. To know more about our ethics, you can visit our full disclosure page. Thank you! 1 Article updates 2 Main Specs 3 Design, build quality and comfort 4 Buttons, dials and interface 5 Menu system and customisation 6 Viewfinder and LCD monitor 9 Shutter, Continuous shooting and Buffer 10 Sensor shift 12 Flash and extra features 13 Battery life 14 Price 16 Sample images and additional content Article updates May 2019: feedback about EyeAF for animals (firmware 3.0 for the A7R III) October 2018: report about the A7R III firmware 2.0 and the compatibility issue with third party batteries January 2019: firmware 2.10 fixes a compatibility issue with third party SD cards on the A7R III A7R mark II Sensor: 42MP 35mm format BSI Exmor CMOS Lens system: E-mount Weatherproof: Yes (dust and moisture) Internal Stabilisation: Yes (5-axis) Autofocus: Hybrid with 399 phase and 25 contrast detection points Continuous shooting: 2.5 to 5fps with AE/AF Tracking ISO Sensitivity: 100 – 25600 ISO (pull 50, push up to 102400) Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 to 30s Viewfinder: 0.5in OLED with 2,360k dots, 23mm eye point, 0.78x magnification and 60fps refresh rate Rear monitor: Tilting 3″ LCD (1.23M dots) Movie recording: 4K up to 30fps, Full HD up to 60fps, HD up to 720p, S-Log gamma Built-in Flash: No Extra Features: WiFi, Bracketing, Tethering Dimensions: 126.9 x 95.7 x 71.7mm Weight: 625g (including battery and memory card) Firmware version: 4.00 A7R mark III Autofocus: Hybrid with 399 phase and 425 contrast detection points Continuous shooting: 3fps to 10fps with AE/AF Tracking Viewfinder: 0.5in OLED with 3,686k dots, 23mm eye point, 0.78x magnification and 120fps refresh rate Rear monitor: Tilting 3″ LCD (1.44M dots) with touch sensitivity Movie recording: 4K up to 30fps, Full HD up to 120fps, S-Log and HLG gamma Extra Features: WiFi, Bluetooth, Bracketing, Pixel Shift Multi Shooting, Tethering, Dual SD slots Design, build quality and comfort A7R II (left) and A7R III (right) Despite all the technical improvements such as the larger battery, Sony managed to keep the dimensions of the A7R mark III pretty much identical to its predecessor. It is a few millimetres deeper and 32g heavier but the width and height remain basically the same. Both cameras have a tough magnesium alloy body and are protected against dust and moisture. On the A7R III you will notice that the mount is now attached with six screws rather than four. The SD card door feels more robust on the new model and the unlock button prevents it for opening inadvertently. Concerning the weather sealing, I never found myself shooting in very harsh weather conditions, barring the occasional rain shower, so I never experienced any problem with either camera. Plus if the rain gets really intense, I tend to protect my gear unless it’s absolutely necessary to continue shooting. However some torture tests like the one you can find on Imaging Resource show that the Sony is not the most reliable in extreme conditions. I’m not saying you shouldn’t buy one because of this, but I think it’s fair to include this extra piece of information. Both cameras are comfortable enough to hold and use with small to medium sized lenses. Despite the compact size, the buttons are well-organised and easy to reach. The only flaw is the same I already highlighted in my A7R III vs A9 comparison: the grip. Although the one on the A7R III is slightly larger and taller than the one on the mark II model, I still find it too small when using large lenses such as the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 or the FE 100-400mm GM, in part because all the weight rests on your middle finger. The compact dimensions of the camera don’t leave any space for your little finger at the bottom of the grip, and there isn’t much space between the lens barrel and the grip either, so your hand can easily come in contact with the lens when you grab the camera. A7R III with FE 100-400mm GM The A7R II isn’t much better so this remains an aspect that Sony should consider improving on future releases. I don’t think the camera needs to be much bigger but increasing the dimensions ever so slightly could significantly improve the handling. One way to enhance comfort is to buy either the optional GP-X1EM horizontal grip or the battery grip. With the former, keep in mind that you’ll need to remove it whenever you need to change batteries. Buttons, dials and interface There are a three things that set these two cameras apart when it comes to practicality: memory card slots AF area control I’ll talk about the battery in the dedicated chapter at the end of the article, but it’s safe to reveal that it is way better on the new camera because the new NP-FZ100 is larger and offers a longer battery life. Then we have the two SD card slots on the A7R III, the first of which is UHS-II compliant. This is another welcome improvement that allows you to do a number of things such as assign JPG and RAW files or still and video files to two separate cards. You can use one to back up whatever is being recorded on the other card, as well as switch to the second when the first becomes full. The A7R II only has one UHS-I slot. The way you control the autofocus area is another great improvement. The A7R III gives you more options, the most noteworthy being the AF joystick on the rear. It has an excellent tactile feel and is precise to use, albeit a little slower than I would like. You can also use the touch screen, which we will discuss in the next chapter. A7R II A7R III The best way to move the focus point on the A7R II is to assign the Focus Standard setting on the centre rear wheel button, and then use the four-way wheel buttons to move it around. It’s a solution that has worked just fine up until now but it definitely isn’t as intuitive as the joystick. In order to make room for the joystick, however, Sony had to eliminate the useful lever you can find on the A7R II. It allows you to switch between two different functions and I always found it very handy. A7R II: switch lever There are other small changes concerning the buttons and dials. The most welcome improvement concerns the rear control wheel: it doesn’t move about as freely as the one found on the A7R II and the added thickness improves its precision and tactile feel. The video recording button has been moved near the viewfinder where it is easy to reach and operate. It is ever so slightly larger but is more responsive and softer to press. The twin front/rear dials to control the exposure remain very similar, although the one on the rear benefits from added space on the mark III model which makes it easier to rotate. Not a lot has changed otherwise, excluding the C3 button which is now on the left side near the Menu button. We also find two custom buttons on top next to the exposure compensation and mode dials. The mode dial has an unlock button at the centre that needs to be pressed and held every time you turn it. I still think that a manual lock/unlock button would be a better option. As for the connections, the A7R III retains a mic input, headphone output, micro HDMI and Micro USB/Multi just like the A7R II but also gains USB Type C and flash sync ports. Menu system and customisation The A7R III features the latest version of Sony’s extensive menu system. If you’re not familiar with Sony cameras, it requires some getting use to: some functions are hidden, the names of settings aren’t always clear at first, and the logic behind its organisation is still a little bit confusing. If you are already familiar with E-mount cameras, however, you will certainly appreciate the improvements made to the new camera. By comparison, the menu on the A7R II is much more confusing and offers less customisation. For example, my favourite update to the mark III is the My Menu page where I can add shortcuts to my frequently used settings. A7R III: My Menu There are 10 custom buttons on both cameras plus the wheel rotation, but the A7R III lets you configure the AF Joystick as well (when pressed). Personally I prefer to keep it set to the Focus Standard setting, which is useful to bring the focus area back to the centre. One advantage of the A7R III is that you can configure the buttons differently for stills, movies and playback mode. The mark III model gives you more options to choose from for each custom button (102 versus 62 on the A7R II). It is also easier to make a selection because you can browse left or right through the different categories rather than just scroll up and down. Another new option on the mark III is the possibility to lock the AF joystick, dials or rear wheel (or all of them) by pressing and holding the Fn button for a few seconds. Other customisation options include the 12-slot Fn menu that can be configured as you wish, and the memory recalls (two on the mk2, three on the mk3) that you can select from the main dial on top. Note that on the A7R III, you can recall one of the three memories via a function button as well (Reg. Cust. Shoot Set). It can take some time to find the optimal configuration but once you do, the A7r III becomes very quick and easy to operate, and that’s one of the main differences you will notice in the long run when comparing it with the previous model. Viewfinder and LCD monitor The viewfinder is another upgrade I really love on the A7R III. Although the magnification of 0.78x remains the same, it has more resolution (3,686k dots) and a faster refresh rate that can be set to 100fps or 120fps (depending on whether you are working in PAL or NTSC mode). The increased resolution is what surprised me the most – not just the sharpness of the OLED panel itself, but also how much easier it is to manually focus. Magnification in particular is wonderful to use when you want to fine-tune your focus in still mode because it is much sharper than on the A7R II. In video mode, the resolution is not as good but still better than the mark II model. The A7R II has an OLED panel with 2,260k dots and the refresh rate doesn’t go higher than 60fps. Both feature a 23mm eyepoint which is excellent but a little short if you wear glasses as I do. Then we have the rear LCD monitor, and I would like to start by showing you how ugly the one on my old A7R II looks today. The coating peeled off in quite a few places, so when I received our A7R III, I made sure to buy a screen protector right away. It’s hard to tell if the A7R III has a stronger coating (I would hope so since it is a well-known problem) but given that screen protectors don’t cost a lot, I prefer to protect the monitor in case I decide to sell the camera in the future. A7R II: coating has worn off over the years Concerning the tech specs, the resolution of the A7R III screen is slightly higher (1.44M vs 1.23M) but the real update is touch sensitivity, something that the A7R II lacks. The touch screen can be used to enlarge an image in playback mode and move the focus point. The latter is definitely the most interesting thing you can do as it offers several possibilities. Touch sensitivity on the A7R III The most obvious is being able to move the focus point while composing with the rear screen. It is reactive and precise but won’t trigger the AF in still mode. In truth, I find it more interesting in video mode because it remains active during the recording. If you tweak the AF settings so that they deliver the smoothest response (AF Drive Speed to Slow, AF Track Sens to Normal), you can get very nice results. If you don’t fancy using the AF Joystick, you can use the LCD screen to move the AF point when composing with the viewfinder. You can choose to keep the entire area, the left / right part or just one of the four corners active. Once you touch the selected area, the entire screen becomes active. This helps you avoid having the entire screen active all the time and stops you from accidentally moving the focus point when you touch the screen by mistake. Touch screen options… …on the A7R mark III Let me start by saying that image quality is not the main reason to upgrade, or choose the A7R III over the A7R II. There are minor improvements here and there that make the new camera more interesting for certain purposes but none of these are game-changing in comparison to the previous model. Both products feature a full frame/35mm sensor with 42.4MP, no AA filter and BSI (Back-Illuminated) technology. The latter means that the photodiodes are closer to the surface and can collect more light in comparison to conventional structures. You can shoot in 14-bit RAW with uncompressed or compressed options. Despite the sensors being the same, the updated Bionz X image processor brings a few improvements to the mark III camera concerning dynamic range and sensitivity. Reference exposure: 1/80, f/8, ISO 100 In our first example we attempted a strong recovery in the shadows with the RAW files and the only thing to notice is that the A7R II tends towards a greener colour cast, while the A7R III remains more natural. However the colour cast can be minimised with post processing so we’re talking about a minor difference in this case. +5Ev and +60 shadows recovery in Lightroom The performance with less severe processing (up to 2Ev/3Ev) doesn’t reveal any significant differences and highlight recovery remains more or less the same on both cameras. 1/20s -100 highlights recovery in Lightroom The same conclusion applies to the SOOC JPGs and DRO (Dynamic Range Optimiser) set to the maximum level of 5. The two images below were shot at 1/13s. It really takes a more extreme example to reveal some differences that favour the new camera. The same scene captured in the evening and purposely overexposed by 5 stops shows that both cameras generate lots of noise when recovering the exposure in post production, but the A7R II loses more colour information. Reference exposure: 1/30, f/5.6, ISO 100 +5Ev and +100 shadows recovery in Lightroom The A7R III gains 1/3 of a stop in native ISO sensitivity: it goes from 100 to 32000 whereas the A7R mark II stops at 25600. The extended values remain the same: pull 50, and push up to 102400 ISO. Here again we can see that the mark III model has a small advantage: noise is slightly more uniform and less pronounced from 6400 upwards. I find both cameras very usable up to that level, and the quality at 12800 is still more than decent considering the high megapixel count. 25600 is usable but after that noise becomes really invasive. Reference image With the straight out of camera JPGs, the A7R III has slightly more colour noise if you leave the Noise Reduction off. With the Low and Standard level however, it is the older A7R II that shows more noise. SOOC JPG – ISO 12800 Sony made some subtle improvements to the colour profiles. The selection remains the same (13 Creative Styles in total) but the A7R III has warmer colours in comparison to its predecessor. Of course this is more valid for the SOOC JPGs than the RAW files as you can easily adjust the results in post production with the latter. SOOC JPG, Vivid Creative Style With skin tones, especially when using the Portrait style, the A7R III displays less of a yellow tint and has a more uniform rendering. SOOC JPG, Portrait style When processing the RAW file, you can quite easily match the results, although I admit that for this particular example, the A7R III file required a few extra adjustments to suit my taste. From RAW Finally, let’s have a look at two astrophotography examples. One of the most common complaints is the “star eater” issue. After a firmware update released in 2016, many Sony cameras including the A7R II started to apply too much noise reduction to exposures longer than 3.2 seconds, even if the NR setting for long exposures was turned off. You can read more about this topic on Lonely Speck. As a result, the image processor eliminates small stars that it interprets as noise rather than actual elements in the sky. On the A7R III, the problem seems to have been resolved or at least minimised. As you can see below, you can still perceive the smallest and least bright stars, whereas they are clearly gone in the A7R II image. The autofocus is probably the aspect I tested more thoroughly than any other on the A7R II. At the time of its release, it represented a significant step forward for multiple reasons: it was the camera with the highest concentration of phase detection points, it took features like Eye detection to another level, and it introduced compatibility with DSLR lenses. Sony has continue to make progress with every new release since, and today other cameras like the A9 outperform the “R” series. Still, the A7R III brings some interesting upgrades to the table. From a technical point of view, phase detection remains the same with 399 points that are organised over 68% of the sensor’s surface. The A7R III has 425 contrast detection areas, however, meaning that the 25 found on the A7R II have been subdivided into smaller points to improve precision and accuracy. 399 phase detection points A7 II: 25 contrast detection points A7R III: 425 contrast detection points In single AF, I haven’t noticed a big difference in performance. When using the single points (central, flexible or expanded flexible) both cameras prioritise contrast detection and you can see the “breathing” of the lens going back and forth to acquire focus. With the Wide and Zone modes, the A7R III switches to phase detection more often which improves the locking speed. When using phase detection, the new camera can work at slow apertures like f/11 or f/16 while the A7R II switches to contrast detection from f/9 and above. A7R II, 1/3200, f/1.4, ISO 100 – 85mm 1.4 GM A7R III, 1/250, f/8, ISO 2500 – FE 100-400mm GM with 1.4x TC When working in low light conditions, the cameras can prioritise contrast detection (even in C-AF) if a) there isn’t enough light, b) the contrast on the subject is too low or c) the aperture isn’t fast enough. The minimum sensitivity has been increased to -3Ev on the mark III model, which is a one-stop advantage over the mark II. This makes the A7R III more versatile in these difficult situations and indeed I noticed that its performance was more constant in terms of speed and accuracy. That being said, if you pair the A7R II with a fast lens, the performance of the older model isn’t too far behind. A7r II, 1/100, f/2.8, ISO 6400 – FE 55mm f/1.8 A7R III, 1/125, f/2, ISO 1600 – FE 55mm f1.8 Then we have face and eye detection. For face detection, Sony has introduced additional options: you can choose to enable or disable the square frame that indicates when the camera has found a face, and you can prioritise metering on the detected face when using the Multi setting. As for the performance, I find face detection more stable on the A7R III. Even when the person doesn’t look directly at the lens, the camera is more reactive at keeping track of the subject. A7R III, 1/1000, f2.8, ISO 200 – FE 35mm f2.8 But the real star is EyeAF, which was already good on the A7R II but is faster and more accurate on the A7R III. In fact it never failed during my tests and it is impressive how the camera quickly resumes tracking the eyes after the subject has turned away momentarily. Low light or backlight situations don’t slow down the performance either. Thanks to firmware 3.0, EyeAF works in real time on the A7R III. It activates when you half-press the shutter button (or press the back button focus) which means you don’t have to assign it to a custom button anymore. The latter option still exists however and you may still want to use it: when EyeAF works in real time, it only activates within the focus area selected. For example if you use the large flexible spot area, EyeAF will only work inside that area and it the area is not on the person’s face, the camera won’t track the eye. If you choose the custom button solution, EyeAF overrides any autofocus area and tracks the subject anywhere on the frame. EyeAF, or the best eye detection system ever A7R II, 1/50, f/4, ISO 200 – 24-70mm f2.8 GM with EyeAF Thanks to firmware 3.0, the A7R III can also track animal eyes. The performance is as good as with humans and I successfully tracked dogs and cats. They need to be close enough in order for EyeAF to activate but it works really well. So far the only unsuccessful attempt has been with birds. Perhaps additional firmware updates will widen the range of animals the camera can recognise. A7R III, 1/1600, f/1.8, ISO 100 – FE 85mm 1.8 – Taken with EyeAF Moving on continuous autofocus, Sony claims that the A7R III is two times faster and more precise than its predecessor. So I started with a basic test to see if this difference was something I’d notice right away or if it would require more difficult situations. I admit I didn’t have the best lens for this (FE 55mm) but it gave me an initial hint about the performance. 1/640s, f/2.8 With both cameras I made multiple attempts: the A7R II results were consistent each time with a balanced mix of sharp, slightly soft and out-of-focus images as you can see below. A7R II: 24 shots, 5 sligthly soft, 7 out of focus = 50% keeper rate The A7R III gave me better results but the performance was less consistent between each burst, even with the same settings. One thing you can notice straight away is the higher number of images per sequence, which is normal since the camera shoots at a faster frame rate (more on this in the next chapter). A7R III, sequence 01: 40 shots, 6 sligthly soft = 85% keeper rate A7R III, sequence 02: 39 shots, 7 sligthly soft, 4 out of focus = 72% keeper rate In my long experience with the A7R II and all the torture tests I put it through, I have to say that I always came back with good results, especially when using the native lenses in good light conditions. So I had to dig further to find relevant differences. A7R II, 1/1600, f/4, ISO 100 – FE 70-200mm f4 A7R II, 1/1000, f/4, ISO 100 – FE 70-200mm f4 G Where I found the new camera to be more reactive and accurate than the A7R II was when working in less light with slow lenses. I was quite surprised to see that the mark III’s performance was close to that of the flagship A9 which I was testing at the same time during a football game. A7R III, 1/640, f/4.5, ISO 10000 – FE 100-400mm GM It also did well for birds in flight, considering that the light conditions were far from ideal that afternoon (dark clouds and rain). A7r III, 1/2500, f/8, ISO 12800 – FE 100-400mm GM + TC 1.4x Unlike its predecessor, the performance of the A7R III can be tweaked with additional settings to control the AF behaviour such as the new AF Track Sens. It allows you to make the autofocus either more or less reactive in five steps. For example +2 improves the performance for birds in flight or very fast subjects coming towards you. Setting it to -2 can decrease the chance of the camera refocusing on an obstacle passing between you and the subject. A7r III, 1/640, f/5.6, ISO 12800 – FE 100-400mm A7r III, 1/3200, f/8, ISO 6400 – FE 100-400mm GM + TC 1.4x Other improvements found on the A7R III are: AF Area Registration: you can recall a specific area position, area mode and focus mode with a custom button Focus magnification: you can activate autofocus while working in magnification mode Switch Vertical / Horizontal AF Area: you can set the AF area to be re-positioned automatically when switching between landscape and portrait orientation Last but not least, there is the performance with adapted DSLR lenses. In this case my experience is related to the A7R II because I haven’t had the opportunity to test the A7R III with this kind of set-up yet. But I have no reason to think the new camera shouldn’t handle these lenses well since my experience with the mark II model was quite positive with Metabones, Sigma MC-11 and Sony LA-EA3 adapters. Plus the A7R III can use settings such as EyeAF with adapted lenses unlike the A7R II. A7R II, 1/800, f/5.6, ISO 200 – 70-400mm G SSM with LA-EA3 A7R II, 1/2000, f/6.3, ISO 400 – Sigma 150-600mm C with Metabones Mark IV A7R II, 1/800, f/8, ISO 320 – Sigma 150-600mm C with MC-11 Of course the performance can vary from lens to lens and adaptor to adaptor, and it’s a good idea to remember that while some lenses do perform really well, the native lenses tend to be more accurate. But for those of you who want to work with two system (one mirrorless and one DSLR), it certainly is a great advantage to be able to use the same lens on both. Shutter, Continuous shooting and Buffer Both cameras have a mechanical shutter that can go from 1/8000s to 30s plus the bulb mode. The mechanism has been improved on the new camera to reduce vibrations but I didn’t feel a big difference to be honest. You’ll also find the electronic first curtain and electronic shutter options. The former allows you to reduce shutter shock when shooting at slow shutter speeds (useful for the in-body stabilisation as well) while the second provides silent operation. Neither camera can go past the 1/8000s speed however. When using the electronic shutter, you can encounter distortion and banding but the mark III has a faster sensor readout that improves the results a little. Note that the A7r III maintains 14-bit RAW when using the e-shutter (except for continuous shooting) whereas the A7r II drops to 12-bit. Medium speed panning with the electronic shutter A more important update that makes the performance of the A7R III more interesting for action photography is the continuous shooting speed. Whereas the A7R II can manage a maximum of 5fps, the A7R III goes up to 10fps with AF/AE Tracking. Up to 8fps, it gives you live view with blackouts unlike the A7R II that shows the last image taken. This means that it is easier to track fast moving subjects or anticipate a movement with the mk3 thanks to the live view. The mark III gains an additional setting to reduce flickering under artificial lights but doesn’t work with the electronic shutter, and the burst speed can decrease as well. The buffer capabilities have also been improved. The A7R III has a front-end LSI chip that allows the camera to process twice as much data in comparison to its predecessor. The remaining time indicator (vertical bar) on the left of the screen shows you how much you have left before the buffer empties entirely. The custom buttons, playback mode and main menu can be used while the images are being written to the SD card, unlike the A7R II. As you can see below, despite shooting twice as fast, the A7R III lasts for longer, recording at full speed for 8s before slowing down with RAW or JPG files. Furthermore, by taking advantage of the faster UHS-II cards, the speed doesn’t decrease as dramatically as with UHS-I cards, especially when shooting JPGs. Both cameras feature in-body sensor stabilisation which is able to compensate for camera shake on five axes: X, Y, Roll, Pitch and Yaw. With lenses that can communicate electronically with the mount (either native or via an adapter), the cameras uses 5 axes on the sensor. With lenses that feature optical stabilisation, three axes are used on the sensor (Roll, X, Y) and two on the lens (Pitch, Yaw). If the lens doesn’t have electronic contacts, you can still use three axes on the sensor but the focal length must be set manually in the menu. By CIPA standards, the A7R III has a one-stop of advantage in comparison to the A7R II (5.5Ev vs 4.5Ev). However in my stress test using the FE 55mm f/1.8 (5-axis on the sensor), I didn’t come across a substantial difference. The A7R II actually gave me a sharp shot at 1/2 second, but my keeper rate was very bad overall. The sharpest result I got with the A7R III was at 1/4 of a second, but at that speed the keeper rate was way better than with the mark II. With the A7R mark II, I’ve always found that it is best to stay at around 1/8s or above, and I came to the same conclusion with the A7r III. For this reason, I’d say the only relevant improvement for stills is that the new camera has a better keeper rate. Speaking of the sensor shift mechanism, the A7R mark III can use this technology for another purpose: Pixel Shift Multi Shoot. The camera records four pictures and moves the sensor by 1 pixel between each shot. By compositing them in post production, you get a final photograph where the resolution remains the same but details and colour accuracy improve because each point of the image is recorded by at least one green, red and blue pixel. You need to pixel peep to see the difference but it is there. Of course there are some limitations to this technology: since it involves four images captured one after the other with a minimum interval of 1 second, any moving elements like a person walking into the scene will result in ghost artefacts. Even with moving water, you will end up with noise and grid patterns. If you use the Sony Imaging Edge software, there is a setting to reduce colour artefacts to a minimum but it is not enough. A7R III, 1/3, f/5.6, ISO 100 – FE 55mm f1.8 – Pixel Shift So while the improvement in image quality is interesting, the practical limitations mean that this feature is only useful for still life, or landscape / architecture as long as there aren’t any moving elements in the frame. Note: you need the Sony Imaging Edge Software or a third party app like Sony PixelShift to DNG to merge the four images. The proprietary .ARQ file created with Imaging Edge can be opened by other software such as Iridient Developer and Adobe Lightroom Classic. The main video specifications haven’t changed, but Sony has made some interesting improvements to image quality and autofocus on the mark III model, not to mention the addition of some new extra settings. Both can record in 4K up to 30p using the XAVC S codec that works at 100Mbps. Internal recording is 8-bit 4:2:0 while the HDMI output gives you an 8-bit 4:2:2 signal. In Full HD, it’s 50Mbps unless you choose the AVCHD option which drops down to 24Mbps or 17Mbps depending on your settings. The A7R II can record up to 60fps, whereas the A7R III can go up to 120fps and has the Slow and Quick mode that allows you to select a range from 1fps to 120fps. On the mark II, you need to select 720p to get more frame rates but the quality isn’t great. You can switch between PAL and NTSC modes but be aware that this often requires you to format your SD card. So if for example you’re working in a PAL country but want to take advantage of the fastest frame rate for slow motion in 1080p (120fps which is available in NTSC), it’s better to work with two different cards. You can see our video comparison in 4K between the two cameras below. Keep reading for a text analysis. You can choose to record using the entire sensor width (full frame) or select the Super35/APS-C mode. In addition to the 1.5x crop, there are relevant differences concerning the video quality between the two formats. The advantage of the full frame mode is that you can keep the native field of view of your full frame lens. However the cameras don’t use the entire 42MP but instead perform pixel binning. This means slightly less sharp results and the possibility of moiré. That being said, the A7R III footage appears a little sharper than the mark II model, although moiré can also be more visible as a result. The Super35 mode works with full pixel readout: it uses all the pixels contained in the APS-C crop (around 18MP) which is the equivalent of 5K. It is then conformed to 4K to give you more details without moiré or aliasing. At high sensitivities, the Super35 mode gives you less noise than the full frame mode, although here as well Sony made a rather nice improvement on the A7r III: the full frame footage is much less noisy than on the A7R II. The superior quality is already visible at 1600 ISO and becomes clear from 3200. In Super 35 mode, the mk3 model has a slight advantage as well but it is less evident. The difference in colour rendering is similar to what we saw with the SOOC JPGs: the A7R III has a warmer rendering, which gives it more character especially for landscapes. They also toned down the saturation of the Vivid style so that it now appears more natural. The difference in colour rendering carries over to skin tones as well, although it can be more subtle depending on your settings. The A7R III gives you warmer results when using the auto white balance. In addition to the Creative Styles which are designed for stills, you can configure up to seven Picture Profiles with video-oriented settings that the cameras inherits from Sony’s professional cinema series. They give you more dynamic range and reduce the chance of highlight clipping which is what often happens with the Creative Styles. The A7R III has a few extra settings: in addition to S-Log2 which is also found on the A7R II, there is S-Log3 which gives you more dynamic range but can be noisier in the shadows. Finally we have the HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) profile that can be used with compatible HDR TVs. Rolling shutter is very similar in full frame mode, but is visibly more contained in Super35 mode on the A7R III. The mark III benefits from further improvements to the continuous autofocus: it does a better job of keeping a fast moving subject in focus, and face detection is more reactive and precise as well. The only disappointment is image stabilisation: the new camera does marginally better with fixed shots (less jittering) and in full frame mode, but overall I don’t find a large difference compared to its predecessor. As with stills, this is an area where Sony has struggled to make relevant improvements since the release of the first A7 mark II model in late 2014. With the A7R mark II, I experienced some occasional overheating at the beginning when recording in 4K but firmware 3.0 fixed the problem. I haven’t encounter any issues with the A7R III so far. Plus there is a setting called Auto Power Off Temp that, just like on the a6300/a6500, allows the camera to continue the recording if the body temperature gets warmer than normal. Other aspects in favour of the mark III include: Proxy recording Gamma Display Assist when shooting with S-Log2/S-Log3 or HLG the possibility to use the shutter release button to start/stop the recording the possibility to configure the custom buttons differently for stills and video the Sunny Weather option that boost the brightness of the LCD screen remains active during 4K recording Both cameras include a 3.5mm mic input and a headphone output. Flash and extra features Both products have a maximum sync speed of 1/250s and many specifications remain the same including ±3Ev of compensation, bracketing up to 3Ev / 5 frames or 1Ev / 9 frames, slow sync, rear sync, eye reduction and HSS (with compatible units). You can also use off-camera flashes made by Sony or compatible third-party units. Sony is developing products with optical and radio communication, plus the latest HVL-F45RM and HVL-F60RM can use the front LED light as an AF assist beam. The latter is the answer to a technical limitation where the traditional infrared beam of a flash doesn’t work with the on-sensor phase detection points. Many users have been asking for a solution and third-party brands have also begun adopting it as well. Sony doesn’t spoil its customers as much as other mirrorless competitors when it comes to extra features. The A7R II retains an advantage however: it is compatible with the PlayMemories apps that you can download and install to add extra functionalities such as Time-Lapse, Digital Filter etc. For some reason, the latest E-mount cameras including the A7R III are not compatible with the apps anymore. I always criticised this system for the simple reason that many of them are not free and that functions such as time-lapse are now basic features on most cameras, including entry-level products. I’m not sure if the company is planning to re-structure the whole concept or if they will simply abandon it, but right now the situation is worse because you can’t access these features at all. Granted, a time-lapse remote doesn’t cost much these days but it’s the logic behind all of it that I’m struggling to comprehend. So what’s left to look at? Well, first, there are a few things that are similar on both models: Wifi/NFC with remote control from a smartphone: on the A7R II you need to download the Smart Remote Control app on your camera (which is quite a tedious experience) while on the A7R III there is a Ctrl w/ Smartphone option built-in. With both solutions you need to connect your mobile device using the Playmemories app (iOS/Android). You can control manual adjustments such as exposure triangle, white balance, burst, self time, etc. Tethering: available via USB, it can be used with the Sony Remote Camera Control software or the new Imaging Edge Suite Bracketing: WB, DRO and AE with single or continuous options, up to 3Ev/5 or 1Ev / 9 frames Metering: Multi, Center and Spot but the A7R III has two extra modes (Highlight, which preserves the brightest areas of the image, and entire screen average), as well as the possibility to adjust compensation for each metering setting in ±1Ev and link the focus point to Spot metering MF assist: magnification with the option of activating it automatically when turning the focus ring (with lenses that have electronic contacts). On the A7R III you can also set the initial ratio to 1.0 or 6.2x. and use the AF while in magnification mode. Peaking comes with three levels and three colours (Red, Yellow and White) on both. The Panorama mode has been ditched on the A7R III while Scene Recognition works automatically in Auto mode. Both modes can be accessed via on the main dial on the A7R II. Finally the new camera gains other improvements and a few new features such as: Priority Set in AWB: when using auto WB, you can prioritise the colour tone of the white source (warmer look) or the white colour instead FTP Transfer: you can connect and transfer images from your SD cards to an FTP server Bluetooth: you can pair the camera with a mobile device and record location information for your images, which is also useful to correct the date and time on your camera automatically Playback mode: a small option but there are more steps to enlarge the image in playback mode. A7R III: Priority Set in AWB The A7R mark III uses the larger NP-FZ100 (the same as A9 and A7 III) which almost doubles the battery life in comparison to the smaller NP-FW50 used by its predecessor. I can bring home 2000 stills taken with continuous AF and burst shooting and still have more than 40% left. This is simply not possible with the A7R II, which is why Sony includes a pair of batteries in the box. The mark III is the first Sony camera that I’ve used daily without worrying about how much power is left. Actually more than once I even forgot to charge it and I still had enough for the next day (unless I planned to do some intense shooting and 4K recording obviously). Important note: with firmware 2.0 on the A7R III, you may get a warning on the LCD screen saying that the operation and safety of the battery cannot be guaranteed if you use a third party battery. The percentage indication next to the battery icon disappears as well. Hopefully Sony will fix this problem with another update. You can find out more about it in our A7R III accessory article. Both cameras can be charged via USB. However the A7R III has two USB ports, one Micro 2.0 and one 3.0 C-Type. The 3.0 C-Type can be used to re-charge the battery while the camera is in operation, even if you connect another accessory (e.g. a USB intervalometer) to the 2.0 port at the same time. The charger provided with the camera is slightly larger and provides more information about the remaining charge. There is also a battery grip available for both (VGC2EM for the A7R II, VG-C3EM for the A7R III). The mark III version includes the AF joystick. The A7R mark II is now more than two years old and its retail price has decreased to approximately $2900. However you can easily find better deals than this, with the average street price being around $2400 / £2400 / €2400 (it can vary from country to country). Of course you also have more chances to find a good price second hand. The A7R III is more recent and as a result still has its original retail price of $3200 / £3200 / €3500. Now it’s the time to answer the question I raised in the introduction: given the lower price of the a7R II, is the A7R III worth the extra money? Well, the answer is “no” if your main concern is image quality. Beneath the surface, there is the same 42MP full-frame sensor. Certainly the evolved image processor of the A7R III has allowed Sony to tweak a few things such as dynamic range, high ISO performance and colours but in my opinion, it’s not enough to justify the extra investment. If you work with RAW files – and let’s be honest, why wouldn’t you with this kind of quality – then you are fine with the A7R II. The only exception would be if your primary focus is astro-photography: the new camera has less severe noise reduction and doesn’t “eat” as many stars as the A7R II. A7R II, 1/100, f/8, ISO 200 – FE 70-200mm f/4 If we take into account all the other aspects however, we soon realise that things aren’t as black and white as they seem. In fact, there is an exhaustive list of big and small changes that make the A7R III a more complete offering. The performance for action and sports is better for three reasons: it has a more reliable and sensitive autofocus in challenging situations, faster continuous shooting speeds, and live view in the viewfinder. EyeAF and Face detection have also been improved and the difference is valid for video too. Then we have the excellent viewfinder with its additional resolution, as well as the faster refresh rate, touch AF and several changes in ergonomics and functionality that include the handy AF joystick, two SD cards slots and more customisation. Finally there are the movie capabilities: the full frame mode of the A7r III has much less noise at high ISOs, and you get slow-motion at 120fps in Full HD and more profiles that include S-Log3 and HDR. A7R III, 1/160, f/8, ISO 100 – Loxia 2.8/21 There are only two areas where the A7R III fails to surpass its predecessor: image stabilisation is almost identical on both models, and the grip is just as uncomfortable with large lenses. Sony likes to keep the design and dimensions of its mirrorless cameras as compact as possible, so unless that changes, it’s hard to imagine how the grip issue can be improved. So the bottom line is: if the A7R II is already your go-to camera for everything, there is a good chance you will find the A7R III a logical upgrade. And if you are looking for high-end still and video quality in a mirrorless camera, the A7R III is also a more than relevant candidate. But if you are hoping to save some pennies – perhaps to invest in a good lens – then the A7R II remains an excellent choice. There are more flaws, yes, but the rewards in terms of image quality remain as gratifying as they were two years ago. Choose the Sony A7R mark II if: you mainly care about the quality of the sensor and want to save some money you’re fine working in APS-C mode for video Choose the Sony A7R mark III if you: you want a more complete product in terms of design and ease of use you want better autofocus and speed you plan to use a lot of manual focus lenses and can take advantage of the superior viewfinder you want better quality in full frame mode for video astro-photography is your favourite genre Check price of the Sony A7r III on Amazon \| Amazon UK \| B&H Photo \| eBay Check price of the Sony A7r II on Used Sony cameras on MPB US \| MPB UK Sample images and additional content You can see various sample images and download some original files by visiting the two galleries below: Sony A7R II sample photos Sony A7R III sample photos You may also be interested in the following articles: Sony A7R II vs A7s II – The complete comparison Sony A7R III vs A9 – Five key aspects analysed Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm GFX-50S – Image quality comparison Sony A7 III vs A7R III – The complete comparison Filed Under: Sony vs Sony Tagged With: camera comparison, Sony	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1490
__label__wiki	0.727743	0.727743	Shallow Space: Insurgency Alpha Announced by Darren Henderson @DizzyPW Indie micro studio Special Circumstance Games, today announced that its debut release, epic 3D space adventure real-time strategy game Shallow Space: Insurgency, has now moved into alpha and is on track for an Early Access launch on PC, Mac and Linux on Steam in Autumn 2015. Shallow Space: Insurgency is a story driven real-time strategy space combat adventure that focuses on organised combat from small fleets to massive armada’s as players fight for the survival of the human race. “Inspired by iconic space simulations, such as Homeworld and Nexus: The Jupiter Incident and after been Greenlit on Steam within six days, we are excited to announce that Shallow Space: Insurgency is now in alpha and progressing well, through to the next stage of its interstellar development”, said James Martin, Founder of Special Circumstance Games. “We’re looking forward to kicking off our crowdfunding campaign that we will launch in early April, and after that we’ll be working day and night to get Shallow Space: Insurgency ready for Early Access”. In Shallow Space: Insurgency, intra-fighting grips the twelve colonies of the galaxy, as the future of the human race hangs in the balance. As the narrative unfolds players slowly learn how the various factions compete for resources, discover the political machinations of the major corporations and learn who their true allies are. Take command of a spacecraft fleet, with the aim of dominating sectors of space, through both random encounters and gripping storyline missions. Whether providing policing and escort duties, harvesting resources or responding to random encounters, the dynamic gameplay provides players with the freedom to direct their own authentic space adventure on multiple fronts. Featuring full fleet customisation, players take command of a massive range of spacecraft, each with their own unique characteristics and customise them for a variety of tasks. Corvettes, Frigates, Cruisers and Battlecruisers supplement Capital ships and can be equipped with ship modules and turret placements and a number of kinetic, energy, missile and torpedo weapons to assist in achieving victory. Combat mechanics are based upon the grouping together of ships into ‘Wings’ and ‘Flotilla’’, which assist in managing operations and allow players to undertake fast attack, shield damage, hull damage and repair, among many others, as well as a complex player AI to reduce the complexity of large engagements. Each player’s battle group will comprise of several Flotillas, pre-equipped to their particular play style. Nightbanes Set for Steam Launch Global Agenda going free-to-play ASTA Initial Beta Test Scheduled for November 2015 ASTA – The War of Tears and Winds will soon begin a public initial beta test. Elite Dangerous for Xbox One Available Now Frontier Developments has released Elite Dangerous for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. Street Fighter V Holiday Content 2016 Trailer SMITE Artio God Reveal Elvenar - Building Upgrades	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1493
__label__cc	0.714651	0.285349	NaturalSelfGoddess by RiaSweetraw is here to support you on your Evolutionary Journey! Whether you’re seeking information, motivation, how-to’s or want to share your story on spirituality, solutionary-based social commentary, fitness motivation, divine inspiration, nutritional recipes, or facts this is a site for sharing, expanding, giving and growing awareness! // All things Organic. Natural Health. Fitness. Inspiration. Empowering.Love.♥\\ Sharing Inspiration Sharing inspiration is healing for you and me, it allows me to give back as an act of selfless service. I started this kind of journey back in 2008 on Facebook. Shifting my consciousness from one focusing merely on myself to journeying into the depths of myself and thus sharing this journey outwardly with others. It was during these years of internal inquiry that I rediscovered the Love Gateway that allows for greater Self healing, Global communication and thus higher frequency for the planet! This kind of awareness heals, balances and sustains for the highest good of all. One might call me a “Black Hippy,” a “New Ager,” a “Lightworker,” “Environmental Advocate” “Raw Foodist” or “Hipster” but truly I’m just a person(being, soul) who has remembered much of the ‘old ways’ where humans were ‘one’ with the planet and lived in cooperation with other species. Today, that idea seems like a cosmic or galactic hint of Utopian paradox that is outer -wordly from Earth’s evolution in the cosmos. True — Earth has known her battles and indifference for millennia with consistent tribal wars and strife but it’s also a new age for peace, unity and a real kind of movement toward evolution which includes a right use of technology, cultural respect, inclusion and distribution of resources. As an optimist, I offer happiness, hope, wisdom and unconditional love! Because we are all growing, expanding and becoming something greater than we once were or closer to where we once was – centered, alive and empowered! Expanding Consciousness + Wisdom In your transformation journey, there are some great resources to tap into which include books, videos, movies and documentaries. Here are a few that will inform and change your perspective on food, plant-based whole food nutrition, water, agriculture, our environment, human behavior, the health industry, and consciousness. I will update this to include a few separate pages for links to videos and books! Must See Movies for Health, Nutrition and Wellness! The Gerson Miracle – 2004 – Documentary – 1h 31m In 1928, Dr. Max Gerson, a German-Jewish researcher, stumbled upon a therapy that has cured tens of thousands of people worldwide since then, including patients’s previously thought incurable by their doctors. For the first time, this film chronicles the epic true story of Gerson’s miracle. – Written by Anonymous, (IMDb) (see also: Beautiful Truth, Dying to Have Known) Hungry for Change – 2012 – Documentary – 1h 29m Filmmakers James Colquhoun, Laurentine Ten Bosch and Carlo Ledesma expose the diet industry’s deceptive strategies designed to keep people from losing and keeping off weight. Food Matters – 2008 – Documentary – 80 minutes Food Matters is a 2008 documentary film about nutrition.[1] The film presents the thesis that a selective diet can play a key role in treating a range of health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and depression, often substituting for medical treatment. “Let Thy Food Be Thy Medicine, And Thy Medicine Be Thy Food.” – Hippocrates That is the message from the founding father of modern medicine echoed in this brave new documentary film brought to you by Producer-Directors James Colquhoun and Laurentine ten Bosch. ‘Food Matters’ is a hard hitting, fast paced look at our current state of health. Despite the billions of dollars of funding and research into new so-called cures we continue to suffer from a raft of chronic ills and every day maladies. Patching up an over-toxic and over-indulgent population with a host of toxic therapies and nutrient sparse foods is definitely not helping the situation. In a personal quest of discovery James & Laurentine together with a film crew and the editorial and production expertise of Enzo Tedeschi have set out on an independent mission to uncover the wholesome truth. (IMDb, Wikipedia) Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead – 2010 – Documentary – 1h 37m Fat Sick Nearly Dead 100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. In the mirror he saw a 310lb man whose gut was bigger than a beach ball and a path laid out before him that wouldn’t end well- with one foot already in the grave, the other wasn’t far behind. FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe’s personal mission to regain his health. With doctors and conventional medicines unable to help long-term, Joe turns to the only option left, the body’s ability to heal itself. He trades in the junk food and hits the road with juicer and generator in tow, vowing only to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice for the next 60 days. Across 3,000 miles Joe has one goal in mind: To get off his pills and achieve a balanced lifestyle. While talking to more than 500 Americans about food, health and longevity, it’s at a truck stop in Arizona where Joe meets a truck driver who suffers from the same rare condition. Phil Staples is morbidly obese weighing in at 429 lbs; a cheeseburger away from a heart-attack. As Joe is recovering his health, Phil begins his own epic journey to get well. What emerges is nothing short of amazing – an inspiring tale of healing and human connection. Part road trip, part self-help manifesto, FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD defies the traditional documentary format to present an unconventional and uplifting story of two men from different worlds who each realize that the only person who can save them is themselves.– Written by Jamin Mendelsohn, (IMDb) What’s On Your Plate? -2009 – Documentary – 1h 16m Two eleven-year-old girls take viewers on a tour of the road from the farm to the dinner table and explore the medical, political and economic issues behind the foods we eat in this family-friendly documentary. Sadie and Safiyah are two friends from New York City who, during a vacation in Ohio, discover some seriously delicious tomatoes in their salad one evening and learn they’re locally grown organic produce. Wanting to know more about the difference between organic and conventionally grown vegetables, Sadie and Safiyah meet the farmers, and it sparks their interest in the subject of food and the variety of ways it makes its way to our plates. Director Catherine Gund follows the girls as they check out a farmers’ market in New York, take a careful look at the ingredients of a typical frozen meal, talk with a man who has had to change his diet for the sake of his health, and try to find out just what’s in a typical junk food snack as they learn more about healthy eating and how food can be good for the community and not just individuals. What’s On Your Plate? was an official selection at the 2009 Seattle International Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi (Fandango) Food Inc – 2008 – Documentary – 93 minutes Food, Inc. is a 2008 American documentary film directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Robert Kenner.[3] The film examinescorporate farming in the United States, concluding that agribusiness produces food that is unhealthy, in a way that is environmentally harmful and abusive of both animals and employees. The film is narrated by Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser. (Wikipedia) The current method of raw food production is largely a response to the growth of the fast food industry since the 1950s. The production of food overall has more drastically changed since that time than the several thousand years prior. Controlled primarily by a handful of multinational corporations, the global food production business – with an emphasis on the business – has as its unwritten goals production of large quantities of food at low direct inputs (most often subsidized) resulting in enormous profits, which in turn results in greater control of the global supply of food sources within these few companies. Health and safety (of the food itself, of the animals produced themselves, of the workers on the assembly lines, and of the consumers actually eating the food) are often overlooked by the companies, and are often overlooked by government in an effort to provide cheap food regardless of these negative consequences. Many of the changes are based on advancements in science and technology, but often have negative side effects.The products made have been shown in several studies to enlarge male sexual organs and increase male breast size. The answer that the companies have come up with is to throw more science at the problems to bandage the issues but not the root causes. The global food supply may be in crisis with lack of biodiversity, but can be changed on the demand side of the equation. – Written by Huggo (IMDb) Promoting Self Love+ Awareness The Art of Meditation, Oak Canyon Park, Virginia, 2011 Love Gateway is a path, practice, vibration, state of consciousness that allows for greater Self healing, Global communication and thus higher frequency for the planet! This kind of awareness heals, balances and sustains for the highest good of all. It comes from a very deep connection one finds from within that transcends the Ego self into understanding and thus ‘seeing’ the Other as the aspects of the Self. It is a kind of “Christ-Consciousness” or “Higher Self” or “God” “Goddess” Self that personifies oneness, righteousness and natural balance. Self Love is not an Ego centric kind of love, but a deep understanding into the depths of oneself spiritually, mentally, emotionally and even physically. Where one see herself/himself as extension and as the Universe itself. Separation melts where unconditional love renews. Self Love is not selfish yet it allows process and time to cultivate the Self, discover gifts, passions and life purpose, and ways to thrive in harmony with Self, Community, and Planet (all equally valued and important for survival AND higher consciousness). Awareness allows growth, expansion of consciousness, inquiry and solutions to our greatest questions. Awareness is a form of greater expanded or developed consciousness.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1499
__label__wiki	0.828145	0.828145	Clippers’ coach Doc Rivers fined $25,000 for criticizing officials after Game 5 By Kurt HelinApr 29, 2015, 5:58 PM EDT “I don’t complain much…” the second those words left Doc Rivers’ mouth after Game 5, there was not so much outright laughter as eye rolls throughout the NBA. No team complains to and about officiating as much as the Clippers. But as he continued everyone knew this was going to cost him cash. “I thought we got some really tough calls tonight,” Rivers said. “Some brutal calls. The travel on Blake (Griffin), the goaltend on Matt (Barnes), which wasn’t a goaltend. You think about the playoffs, and they’re single-possession games. Those possessions those were crucial. J.J. (Redick’s) foul that got him (fouled) out, J.J. didn’t touch anyone. It’s not why we lost, but those were big plays for us.” Those comments cost Rivers a $25,000 fine, something the league announced. He’s not wrong about some of those calls. Barnes’ offensive interference was a poor call, as was the Griffin travel. To be fair, the officials had some questionable calls both ways (particularly early in the game some interesting decisions went against the Spurs), but late in the game the Clippers seemed to get the worse of it. That said, the officials are never the sole reason a team loses a game. The Clippers were 1-of-14 from three, Blake Griffin was 1-of-9 in the fourth, DeAndre Jordan had an offensive interference call that likely cost the Clippers a key basket with seven seconds left (and that was a good call, Jordan admitted touching the ball). One other thing: The Spurs handle the ups and downs of the calls and the game much more smoothly than the Clippers. They spend a lot of energy complaining. Tags: Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1500
__label__wiki	0.653096	0.653096	Home Top Stories Sport Russell Westbrook: Will Oklahoma City Thunder star play against the Houston Rockets? The Thunder, 7th in the Western Conference, host the Rockets at the Chesapeake Energy Arena at 1am UK time. Houston have started the season an underwhelming 4-5 having been tipped to challenge back-to-back champions the Golden State Warriors in the West. They are however on a three-match winning streak with guards Chris Paul and James Harden back together after absences. But it is the Thunder who are currently on the second-best winning streak in the league behind the Warriors having triumphed in all of their last six contests. However their victory before last – at the expense of the New Orleans Pelicans in the early hours of Tuesday morning – came with a price as star man Westbrook landed awkwardly on his left ankle while going up for a rebound in the third quarter. The Thunder did manage without Westbrook against the Cleveland Cavaliers last night, winning 95-86 thanks to replacement Dennis Schroder’s 28-point haul. Westbrook was present, walking with an obvious limp. Will Russell Westbrook play vs the Rockets? The Thunder will also have to do without point guard Westbrook tonight for the visit of Houston. The 2017 MVP has been ruled out by Thunder coach Billy Donovan in his pre-game media session. That means the same line-up that faced the Cavs will take to the floor. Asked if he was close to returning, Donovan told reporters: “I don’t know that.” How have Thunder done without Westbrook this season? Westbrook is averaging a team-high 24.1 points and 8.9 assists per night while also adding 8.3 rebounds so far this season. The Thunder are 5-2 in the games in which he has played and 1-2 without him, having gone 0-4 to start the year. When will Westbrook return from injury? In positive news for OKC, assessments earlier in the week confirmed that seven-time All-Star Westbrook’s injury was not as bad as first feared. ESPN reporter Royce Young confirmed on Twitter that ankle x-rays tested negative. The 29-year-old is currently being re-evaluated daily with the Thunder yet to determine when they expect him back. Dr. Michael George, Orthopaedic Surgeon at KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, told NBA.com of Westbrook’s recovery: “An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments that hold the ankle bones together to give them stability – their prognosis is dependent on the severity of the injury. “A Grade 1 injury is a sprain of the ligaments, Grade 2 is a partial ligament tear and Grade 3 is a complete ligament tear. “The severity is determined on physical exam and sometimes on MRI. The recovery can range anywhere from a few days for a mild injury to several weeks for a more severe injury. “Given the explosive nature with which he plays, [Westbrook’s] ankle will need to heal completely before he will be able to return to his normal level of play.” Previous articlePound euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR trading at 6-month high as German exports tumble Next article12 Crazy-Good Beauty Secrets We Learned Backstage at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show WWE hero John Cena poses in first Fast & Furious 9 cast photo with new and returning stars ‘It’s too condensed’: Justin Rose criticises new majors schedule Amir Khan confirms fight with Manny Pacquiao is signed for November Frank Lampard on Chelsea's transfer ban: 'I don't need new players' – video Giants QB Manning receives $5 million roster bonus Arsenal news: Alexis Sanchez NOT the only player who would get... 2019 Masters: Rating the Rookies Man Utd news: Roma striker Patrik Schick makes transfer claim, lists...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1508
__label__cc	0.634311	0.365689	Survey of food service establishments finds shocking results By News Source Guyana on May 14, 2019 In regard to food preparation, only 18% of those surveyed, effectively protected the food from contamination, whilst a mere 11% practiced meat thawing safely. A survey of 55 randomly selected food service establishments in the Region 4 and Region 5 areas has uncovered some shocking findings. The survey was conducted by the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department and was carried out between September of last year and March of this year. The report did not name the businesses surveyed, but has reportedly made known its findings to them. The survey also found that only 13% of the food establishments had their employees using gloves while handling food. As it relates to sanitation, only 4% of the workers at the surveyed establishments were observed applying the correct principles of cleaning and sanitizing. The report found that there was adequate external garbage disposal in 73% of the businesses visited while only 56% had an adequate temporary internal garbage disposal. In regard to employee hygiene, only 20% practiced handwashing correctly and less than half of the businesses involved in food handling had their workers with hair nets. The Food and Drug Department has reported that Microbiological samples were taken of the food, from the hands of workers, from food contact surfaces and food containers and air quality. Of the 99 food samples submitted, 37% was found to be unsatisfactory and of the 102 hands of workers that were swabbed after washing, 47% were unsatisfactory. In regard to food contact surfaces (cutting boards and utensils), 30% of the 125 surfaces swabbed after cleaning and / or sanitizing were unsatisfactory. Forty six percent (46%) of the 48 food serve containers (food boxes) sampled were unsatisfactory. The air quality in the majority of establishments was generally satisfactory since 95% of the 64 air quality samples taken were satisfactory. The Department said the high percentage of unsatisfactory foods, which were generally served hot and should, therefore, be free of microorganisms, may be as a result of cross-contamination. Cross-contamination can stem from unsatisfactory food storage conditions, unsatisfactory thawing practices, inadequate cleaning / sanitizing of food contact surfaces and workers hands. The observed limited glove use may also be a contributing factor. The Department reminded that in 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates suggested that 1 in 10 or approximately 600 million persons fall ill each year after consuming contaminated food, with approximately 420,000 deaths. Analytical Scientific Officers attached to the GA-FDD’s Food Laboratory conducted the survey in collaboration with Food Inspectors of the GA-FDD, Public Health Officers’ from the City and Municipalities, Environmental Health Officers (EHO’s) of the Region and Port Health Officers. Guyana on the look out for meat products from Brazil in wake of spoilt meat issue Court knocked us down on every point in No-confidence case says AG Massy opens ultra modern Supermarket in Guyana with push to work close with local suppliers and producers Government appoints Trevor Benn as new Commissioner and CEO of Lands and Survey Commission CARICOM Leaders renew commitment to ensuring CSME is really realised Cost of Living and Unemployment are Major Concerns for Guyanese in CADRES Poll	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1509
__label__wiki	0.845422	0.845422	Peta wilson and roy dupuis relationship marketing A Day With Roy Dupuis \| NUVO Tensions between reluctant superspy Nikita (Peta Wilson) and her shadowy bosses at Section One Section One and Madeline (Alberta Watson), who attempts to nix their relationship, forcing the pair If you buy it be prepared to fall in love either with Peta Wilson or Roy Dupuis or both!! Discounts · Whole Foods Market. Peta Wilson;Roy Dupuis;Alberta Watson;Eugene Robert Glazer (Actor) Rated: . Nikita and Michael's romantic relationship and the further suspicion about the. "La Femme Nikita's" Roy Dupuis can do it all He's the real reason for the show's success, but don't anyone tell Peta Wilson. Their on-again, off-again relationship produces a son, and when Michel Dupuis' entry into the American movie market is marked by the sci-fi horror flick "Screamers. Arrogant, sharp-tongued and distrustful of all men, she nevertheless is unflappable in the face of danger and manipulative of her superiors when necessary. Forced to work alongside newly recruited Jason Crawford, she shares a number of humorous exchanges when she becomes the focus of his romantic interests. However, her sights are set on Operations, and she apparently seeks to be the woman at his side in charge of Section One. She is later revealed to be working for Mr. Jones", the head of "Center", an organization above Oversight that directs all Sections. Jones is revealed to be another cover identity. Henderson is exposed as an actor working for Center as a decoy for the real Mr. Tara Slone as Gail seasons 1—2Section operative and Birkoff's girlfriend. Anais Granofsky as Carla seasons 1—2Nikita's neighbor, later revealed to be an operative for Adrian. Bruce Payne as Jurgen season 2a ruthless, brutal high-ranked operative. David Hemblen as George seasons 3—4the head of "Oversight", former lover of Adrian and enemy of Operations. Stephen Shellen as Marco O'Brien seasons 1, 5a former police officer who becomes Michael's replacement. Samia Shoaib as Elena seasons 3—4Michael's wife and daughter of a terrorist. Evan Caravela as Adam seasons 3—5Michael's son with Elena. Kira Clavell as Jasmine Kwong seasons 4—5recruit turned Section operative and confidant of Nikita. Edward Woodward as Mr. Jones aka Philip, codename 'Flavius' season 5the true head of "Center" and Nikita's father. Polly Shannon as Michelle season 5Mr. Kassandra Marr as Kyria season 5the spy. Conrad Coates as Haled season 5the Collective's second in command. Aidan Devine as Graff season 5the leader of the Collective. The On-screen Life of Roy Dupuis - Roy Dupuis Asia The non-stop publicity the series enjoyed under Perth began to dry up, and the only attention that La Femme Nikita received was the occasional promo spot, and even the frequency of those began to decline. EManhattan, Arizona and Cover Meall of which ultimately failed in the ratings and were also canceled. The campaign also amassed over 25, letters sent to both companies containing everything from dollar bills featuring images of co-star Roy Dupuis to sunglasses Nikita's signature accessory to old TVs, VCRs, and remote controls. The new show, which shares its name with the film, is executive-produced by McGwith Peter Johnson and Craig Silverstein serving as executive producers and writers. It is a joint production with Warner Bros. Studios and Wonderland Productions. Each DVD boxed set features a solitary image of Peta Wilson on the cover, with the remainder of the cast featured on the interior artwork. Only the covers for seasons one and five feature images of Wilson taken specifically as promotional photographs for advertising campaigns and later marketing purposes during those seasons. The DVD cover images for seasons two and three again feature promotional photographs used during the first season, while season four features a promotional photograph from advertisements for the second season. Season Two was originally scheduled for release on July 20,but Warner Bros. This was eventually resolved by replacing the song with another piece of music. A small number of Season Two box sets were distributed and sold in with "Loaded Gun" before it was withdrawn from store shelves and internet sales sites, and these sets are considered collectors' items. It features the title theme from composer Mark Snowas well as numerous songs heard during the first two seasons of the show from artists like Depeche Mode and Afro Celt Sound System. Ovila never troubles her again, keeping his promise until her death. Americans may remember the handsome actor from the television mini-series "Million Dollar Babies. Dionne's fierce determination to have his five little girls returned to their family is admirable, but it is the steel-eyed manipulator he becomes at the end of the series which presages the true tragedy of the babies who become a commodity first for the Canadian government, then for their father. The same year, Dupuis starred in "Chili's Blues," an atmospheric piece which takes place in a Montreal railroad station. The trains are not running due to the severe weather, and mild-mannered Pierre-Paul, a vacuum cleaner salesman, discovers a teenage girl in a school uniform in the men's room with the barrel of a gun in her mouth. He runs for help, but when they return, she's disappeared. He annoys most of the people in the station trying to discover which girl was about to commit suicide, his task made more difficult by the fact that the train station is filled with girls wearing the same uniform. Pierre-Paul makes the acquaintance of one of the girls, Chili. She convinces him that she is the girl with the gun, then says she isn't. Slowly they open up to each other and make love in an empty train car. Well, the French-Canadian film community certainly knows how to film a love scene, and Dupuis is earnest and appealing in this uncharacteristic role. Like ships or trains crossing in the night, he and Chili go their separate ways, but in the end Chili still has the gun. Dupuis' entry into the American movie market is marked by the sci-fi horror flick "Screamers. One can't help wondering what would have happened if the roles had been reversed. In Dupuis had a cameo role in the comedy "L'homme Ideal. Dupuis, who appears in the beginning of the movie as the heroine's one-night stand, reappears toward the end of the film, standing in line at a fertility clinic. The heroine asks him what he's doing there, and he replies, "Waiting for my turn to come. He portrays a Swiss art dealer who falls in love with a Canadian anchor woman and moves part of his business to Toronto. But alas, Thomas Dupuis has competition. It seems he didn't move fast enough to suit the insecure anchor woman - she has entered into another relationship. Since the movie clearly is a romance though, she makes the right decision in the end - as if any woman in her right mind would choose the other guy if she could be with Dupuis' Thomas. Dupuis once said in an interview that he only did one movie for the money and my money is on "Hemoglobin" or "Bleeders" for that one. A horror film, "Hemoglobin" is the story of John Strauss Dupuiswho is dying of an unknown genetic disease. He comes to a sea side village to trace his family roots. Unfortunately those roots turn out to be underground creatures who feed on the dead. This movie does not have a happy ending, in case anyone is still interested. It is, however, notable for the love scene between John and his wife. It is very realistic and once again proves Dupuis is no slouch in the on-screen love-making department. When I read [a script], it needs to say something, something about the times we live in. Someone who kills so many people cannot easily smile. He can but not like regular people. He is someone who carries death with him all the time. He had to be a little off reality. Is he real or not? This is hard to carry all the time. This is why there is an economy of movement in his gestures. I decided to strip them all away to portray this weight of perfection. The On-screen Life of Roy Dupuis Dupuis attributes his ability to decipher a character to instinct. This instinct often guides him in the creation of the character he is portraying. Nonetheless, he still gives serious thought beforehand to the qualities that will eventually define each personage. Now there is an emphasis on under-reality and intimacy. In that type of film, something has to happen between two people. It almost looks like improvisation. Dupuis is going for truth in his private life as well. She gave me a lot in life. Girl power 2015 gymnastics meet Love relationship guide Tf2 meet the monoculus peacock Tohono oodham swap meet tucson az hours to seconds Teesorte frecher flirt Explain and graph the relationship between marginal utility total The relationship between gender and power tracenews porn tube ourcat porn tube thedom porn tube firstclasspov hot latina yurizan beltran sucking a big dick cock hungry dolly opens wide for a big surprise in her mouth	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1516
__label__cc	0.624819	0.375181	Home Adventure Adventure Weekend Getaway: Cool Things to Do in San Diego Weekend Getaway: Cool Things to Do in San Diego Camilla Sampson Even in a state enviable for a laid-back culture and countless natural and culinary assets, San Diego is a place apart. The sprawling, sun-drenched city has a paradisiacal feel, with a number of attractions (including zoos and beaches) that often rank among the very top in the nation. Indeed, California’s southernmost city offers so much it would be impossible to see it all in one weekend, but we’ve outlined the nuts and bolts of cool things to do in San Diego. What to do in San Diego 1. Take a walk on the wild side. From cute koalas (the largest colony outside Australia) and lovable pandas to majestic gorillas, fascinating meerkats, and and incredible Elephant Odyssey, it’s no surprise that the San Diego Zoo (2920 Zoo Drive) is often ranked the top zoo in the nation. Giraffes, zebras, rhinos, and more roam together on an open plain at the Safari Park (15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido), while lions, tigers, and other predators can be viewed from platforms. Both parks are operated by San Diego Zoo Global, the renowned conservation organization that has been instrumental in saving the California condor (the rare birds have their own ridge at the Safari Park), as well as increasing the number of pandas at China’s Wolong Breeding Center. Tickets to each park cost $56 ($46 for children), but there are a number of combination passes available. Directions: To reach the zoo, take Bus 7 to Park Boulevard and Village Place. The Safari Park, located in Escondido, can be difficult to reach via public transit so we recommended booking a tour that includes transportation. 2. Isle away the hours. Spend a day wandering in Coronado, a breezy beach community just a scenic ferry ride ($5.00 each way) away from downtown San Diego. Stroll down Orange Avenue, exploring its myriad boutiques, cafes, and restaurants until you reach the historic Hotel Del Coronado, known for its famous visitors and cameos in many a Hollywood film. And don’t forget to bring your suit (or even a volleyball if you’re feeling sporty) to enjoy the fine soft sands of Coronado Beach. Set against a backdrop of Victorian homes and the fairy-tale-esque hotel, with tide pools, gentle waves, and a pristine dog beach, this is yet another San Diego spot that is regularly ranked as one of “the best.” Directions: Take the San Diego-Coronado Ferry. Feel free to bring your bike along for free. 3. Put the pedals to the metal. What better way to explore San Diego’s wonders than on two wheels. There are a number of rental spots downtown and on Coronado Island. The Discover Bike Share brings bike stations to spots around downtown San Diego. For nicer wheels (road, mountain, hybrid and cruisers) and a helmet rental, try The Bike Revolution (522 6th Avenue), where you can rent wheels for $25 a day. Then cycle along the waterfront, or, for a more intense ride, head over to East San Diego, where mountain bike trails abound. Mission Trails Regional Park is a favorite among cyclists, boasting plenty of wilderness to be enjoyed by bikers and hikers alike. Photo Credit: Joanne DiBona 4. Park it. The word “park” just seems an understatement when it comes to Balboa Park (1549 El Prado), one of San Diego’s signature attractions, and, not surprising, another source of the city’s many superlatives—clocking in at 1,200 lovely acres, this is the largest urban cultural park in the country. And it’s got something for everyone. There are 15 major museums (running the gamut from art to history to air and space), that amazing zoo, and plenty of green space. In one day you can see art in the making at the Spanish Village Art Center, tap into international goodwill at the International Cottages, and relax in the Japanese Friendship Garden, all before taking in an evening show at one of the many performing arts spaces. Day passes and the weekly Explorer Passport (from $59) offer fabulous savings to those who intend to visit multiple museums. Directions: The park is about a 20-minute bike ride from downtown, or you can take bus routes 120, or 7. Where to eat in San Diego 1. It’s a gas. Wander San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, and you’re bound to find numerous bars and restaurants perfect for passing a pleasant evening. This is the sort of district where the hosts offer up their menus as you pass, which can feel touristy and continental (rest assured, these eateries are popular among locals and visitors alike). Try Cloak and Petal for a funky night of Japanese cuisine. Start your meal with garlic edamame or blistered shisito peppers and a tasty cocktail (we liked the cucumber and mint medley of the elyx fix). For dinner, don’t miss the koji dry aged steak which, though pricey is some of the best beef we’ve ever tasted. The atmosphere is hip and funky, the dishes fresh, and the position a perfect jumping-off point for a night on the town. Directions: Take bus 7 or 120 to 4th Avenue and Broadway. 2. Farm-tastic. A farmer’s market is so much more than a shopping trip. Awash with colors, flavors, smells, and, often, live entertainment, these weekly pop-ups are a feast for the senses and a fun community activity in one. And just about any day in San Diego you can find one to attend. Tuesdays are for the small-town vibe at the Coronado Farmers Market (Ferry Landing, 1St and B), while Wednesday evenings in Ocean Beach (4900 Newport Avenue) bring llama rides, art vendors, and more. Thursdays, congregate in North Park (N Park Way & Herman Avenue) , and on Saturdays it’s la dolce vita at the Little Italy Mercato (2210 Columbia St) or an Eastern affair at the Third Avenue Farmers Market and Asian Bazaar (Third Avenue and J Street). On Sundays, pick up your beach snacks (and flowers) at the La Jolla Open Aire Market (7335 Girard Avenue). Directions: Vary by location. Visit sandiego.org for a full list of Farmers Market locations, days, and times. 3. Beachy (burger) keen. Out-of-staters tend to wrap at least one pilgrimage to In-n-Out into their California visits, but we have other burger with equally (if not more) understandable cult followings. In San Diego, that would be the Burger Lounge, where a burger is also a way of life. Founded in 2007 in La Jolla, the burger joint with a purpose has made a big footprint on the community and an small one on the environment, through a devotion to sustainable practices and all the best ingredients, from grass-fed beef to locally sourced cheeses. Whether you go all out (house-made onion rings and a chocolate caramel salted brownie shake? yes and yes!) or keep it healthy with a salad of quinoa veggie burger, it’s certain you’ll be eating well. Hit up the La Jolla (1101 Wall Street) or Coronado (922 Orange Avenue) outposts, and then enjoy your burger on the beach. There are also locations in Gaslamp, Little Italy, and more. Directions: Varies be location. 1. Fame slept here. If you’re looking for something extra special, spend your nights at the famed Hotel del Coronado (1500 Orange Avenue). A National Historic Landmark since 1977, the hotel celebrates its 125th birthday in 2013, and and it’s still as lovely as always. The iconic property has been setting for many a movie, including Marilyn Monroe’s Some Like It Hot, and has housed presidents, princes, and starlets galore. And it’s no wonder the hotel’s been around so long—with airy rooms (from $309), stunning views, a decadent spa, beach access, and more, it covers all the luxurious bases. Directions: Take bus 901. 2. The rock. Situated smack-dab in the the heart of things, the Hard Rock Hotel (207 5th Avenue) offers modern luxury with easy proximity both the Gaslamp’s bustling nightlife and the tranquil views from the harbor. Rooms (from $183) are done up rockstar-style, complete with a green-room-inspired bar, plus VIP access for two into Hard Rock’s Clubs. The Hard Rock and Rock Star suits offer even further swank. Directions: Take bus 7 or 120 to 4th Avenue and Broadway, or bus 3 to 4th Avenue and G Street. 3. Sweet and simple. Travelers with a more modest budget will be happy at the Ramada Gaslamp: Historic St James Hotel (830 6th Avenue). Originally built in 1913, this baby combines historic charm (old-school elevators and crystal chandeliers) with modern style and amenities. Plus, its hear-of-the-Gaslamp location places you in the center of the downtown action, and just a half mile from Balboa Park and its many attractions. The hotel also provides complimentary airport transportation (rooms from $84). 4. Luxurious beach vibes. We know that sometimes sitting poolside with a cocktail is just what the doctor ordered. If that’s the type of experience you’re looking for in San Diego, head to the perfectly located Hilton San Diego Bayfront for expansive views, a heated pool and easy access to buses and trolleys. Public Transit in San Diego The San Diego Trolley ($2.50 per ride) has three main lines: Green, Orange and Blue all meeting up in the Downtown area. You’ll use the Green line to get to the popular Gaslamp and Little Italy areas. The Blue line will take you to various stop at UC San Diego and all the way to the border with Mexico. There’s a fourth Silver Line Vintage Trolley that makes a loop around downtown on the weekends and is fun to see and experience. The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System’s buses cover large areas of the city through dozens of lines including a line that connects to the airport. Bikes are welcome on bus bike racks and you can even take a bus to one of San Diego’s many beaches! Take a 15 minute ferry ride ($5) to Coronado Island for a special treat! Bringing a bike is free and encouraged. The perfect weather and miles of boardwalk make San Diego a great place for outdoor transit options like bikes and scooters. The Discover Bike Share offers rides from stations clustered around downtown starting from $5 for 30 minutes. Scooters seem to be on every corner of the city with companies like Lime and Bird providing dock-less scooter rentals from $1. Those who need electric bike rentals can find them in key areas like the Bayfront Pedego which costs $20 and hour and is just a block walk from the Amtrak station. Getting to San Diego Take Amtrak to San Diego from Los Angeles (or San Francisco). This article was originally published in March 2013 and edited and re-published in January 2019. Photos: San Diego Zoo Global, Miss Shari, SDZ Safari Park, Joanne DiBona (SanDiego.org), OrangeandPark.com, Hotel del Coronado dog beach Previous articleSF Day Trip: Justine’s Hiking Guide for Pinnacles National Park Next articleOakland Art Month 2019: What to See and What to do SF Day Trip: Justine’s Hiking Guide for Pinnacles National Park	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1518
__label__wiki	0.700347	0.700347	Tag Archives: Omaha Central A Culinary Master in the Making July 4, 2018 by Lisa Lukecart The metal crank wouldn’t work. Witney Stanley had to think of a solution fast. The pressure heated up the kitchen at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island. The clock ticked tauntingly. Thirty minutes remaining. The SkillsUSA Culinary Arts Championship was on the line. Each participant had to present judges with an entrée from a fabricated whole chicken, a sauce, a vegetable, and a starch. Judges would be expecting a composed salad as well. Only items in the kitchen’s pantry were allowed to be used to create the dishes, and the dinner needed to be cooked in two hours and 30 minutes. Think Top Chef with high school students. But the crank was being…well…cranky. Witney, a senior at Omaha Central, wanted to win it all. Her competitive drive wouldn’t allow faulty equipment to squash her chances at a medal. After a frustrating five minutes, she grabbed a rolling pin instead to smooth out the dough for her tortellini. She cut it and filled it with spinach, garlic, tomato, and olive. Witney inserted the thin thermometer into her roasted chicken thighs. 155 degrees. She rushed to the pantry for oil. The pastor’s daughter took a long deep breath and said a short prayer. Showtime. Only seven minutes, not nearly enough time to cook it completely in the oven. She finished off the chicken on the stovetop with a pan-fried sear. The white wine sauce created a challenge as well. Since Witney was only 18 and not legally old enough to drink, she needed to be creative. The young cook substituted white vinegar, onion, and homemade chicken stock. She sliced the (finally) cooked chicken, a technique she mastered in between school and tennis. She added Tuscan vegetables and tourné cut potatoes. At the April 2018 competition, Witney came away with a bronze medal and a passion for competing. But her love of all things savory and sweet is deeply rooted in family heritage. When she was only 4 years old, as her sisters prepped for monthly church outreach banquets alongside their mother, Witney would stand on a stool washing cabbage or setting tables for guests. “My mom is a genius in the kitchen,” Witney explains. “She doesn’t trust anyone in there except her daughters.” Her mother, Alyssa, enrolled all six of her children into cake-decorating classes at Michael’s. Witney, 10 years old at the time, started baking cakes whenever she could for birthdays or other special occasions. After a recommendation from a neighbor, the girls decided to sell their homemade yellow and devil’s food cupcakes with buttercream frosting at the Gifford Park Neighborhood Market. “I was hesitant at first,” Witney recalls. “Then I thought, what’s the worst that could happen? I could end up with a tray of cupcakes, and I could eat them.” The money, though, wasn’t to buy more supplies, candy, or even toys. Instead, the sisters saved it for someone special. It took an entire year, and the older girls had to get side jobs, but it all went to purchase a bedroom set their mother had her eye on for a while. “From that point on, they were known for those cupcakes,” Alyssa says. “All just to surprise me with a Mother’s Day gift.” It turned into a business, Stanley Southern Sweeties. Each sister plays a role—whether creating roses, borders, or letters. Their mother saw something special in Witney and pushed her to cook for the family. She started experimenting even if it meant getting dinner to the table later than usual. In order to play tennis, Witney made the move from home-school to Central High School. Introverted and painfully shy, the teenager couldn’t fathom it all. So her sister Justine, who was taking online classes at Metropolitan Community College, went to every single class to watch out for Witney that first year. After taking the No. 1 spot in tennis, Witney soon made friends and discovered culinary classes. Entering her senior year, she started taking classes at the Omaha Public Schools Career Center for college credit. She continued practicing in the kitchen at every opportunity, soaking up knowledge like a sponge cake. “She’s an example of what we should be seeing in every student,” says chef Perthedia Berry, a culinary instructor at Metro. Berry, sometimes referred to as the “female Gordon Ramsay,” can intimidate students. Witney prefers the tough love as it reminds her of her own upbringing. “I love the intensity. She [Berry] wants her students to do well. She’s preparing me for the future. If you can get through her, you can get through anything,” Witney says. The main issue for the aspiring cook is speaking up. Berry yells at her to stop worrying about offending people. Chefs should be concerned with getting dinner to hungry guests; save the politeness for later. With each class, Witney gained confidence. She earned the Best Beef Award at her first invitational (the Metropolitan Community College Institute for Culinary Arts High School Invitational in February 2017). In another competition, two teammates dropped out, but Witney took it upon herself to take all the responsibility. “Witney pushes forward, and she’ll be someone you know in this community,” Berry says. Her mother, originally from New Orleans, was a mentor for last year’s Metro invitational. So Witney simmered a New Orleans gumbo on the stove and, along with Omaha North’s Ajana Jones, took home the silver medal. Witney plans to open a restaurant or a bakery someday, maybe with her sisters. After she takes the accelerated Culinary Arts program at Metro, she plans to enroll at Creighton University for a business degree. The pitfalls are well-known, but that doesn’t stop her. “She’s fearless,” her mother says. For now, Witney is carefully measuring each step, weighing the consequences, and stirring in a pinch of prayer that her dream will become a reality. Visit ccenter.ops.org for more information about culinary classes at the OPS Career Center and mccneb.edu for details on Metropolitan Community College’s Institute for the Culinary Arts. This article was printed in the July/August 2018 edition of Omaha Magazine. Posted in: Chefs, Omaha Magazine, People Topics: Alyssa Stanley, Best Beef Award, Central High School, chef, chef Perthedia Berry, cooking, culinary arts, family, Gen O, Gifford Park Neighborhood Market, gumbo, Lisa Lukecart, Metropolitan Community College, New Orleans, Omaha, Omaha Central, Omaha Magazine, Omaha Public Schools Career Center, Perthedia Berry, SkillsUSA Culinary Arts Championship, Stanley Southern Sweeties, tennis, Witney Stanley A Horse Connection March 1, 2017 by Lisa Lukecart Photography by contributed This article appears in the program book for the FEI World Cup Finals, produced by Omaha Magazine in March 2017. Picasso is a player. He flirts, shakes his head up and down to get the ladies’ attention. He isn’t above begging for a few cookies by looking cute and innocent with his long lashes and deep brown eyes. Although confident in his manliness, Picasso is an orderly sort of fellow and even a misplaced blanket may upset his night. Lola believes she is all that. Small and slightly on the plump side, Lola proudly shakes her behind in front of crowds. In fact, this princess adores attention. It doesn’t matter if everyone else is bigger, faster, or stronger because this little gal is all about working hard. Cerdi is a hot foreigner from the Netherlands. He is strong and athletic. Cerdi is like a linebacker, but a running back he is not. His personality reminds people of a Labrador Retriever, loyal and happy. And oh, does this boy love to have fun. A blind date with any of these larger-than-life personalities could make someone all nervous and sweaty in either a good or a bad way. One date could equal a total disaster. Or it could be easy and comfortable. Finding a horse is just like dating. The rider needs to be matched with the right horse—like Tinder without all the swiping. And when someone finds a perfect connection, it just clicks. “It’s kind of like a husband. This horse,” Karen Ensminger says, watching her daughter’s friend Alyssa Politi ride. “He and I wouldn’t get along. He’s too excitable.” Ensminger’s true love was evident earlier when her own horse, Picasso, nudged her with his large white and brown nose, hoping for yet another cookie. She gave in and scratched him behind his soft ears. “That wasn’t a monster out there, no it wasn’t,” Ensminger cooed. She tried to take him out riding, but a blanket on the bleachers was distracting. Ensminger owns five horses and is planning on adding two more Argentinians to the stables. Picasso, a paint horse, was “a bribe” from her husband. She then bought a large pony, Lola, to share her love with her two daughters. Ensminger soon after purchased Cerdi, whose father was a Dutch Warmblood, for her youngest daughter, Jenni Lanoha, a junior at Marian High School. She has been riding horses since day one, literally. Ensminger was in the saddle while pregnant with Lanoha. Lanoha, like the other trainees at Elkhorn Hampton Ridge Equestrian Center, started out in equitation. After that, Lanoha moved on to hunters, then graduated to jumping. Tall and thin, she sports tan riding pants, a light gray vest, and a black helmet as she rides Cerdi, schooling him over white picket fences in the dirt-filled practice arena. “Go out, right heel, half halt,” her trainer yells out as Cerdi takes a tight turn at Lanoha’s command, long black tail flowing behind him. Her mother doesn’t worry about her daughter falling. Anything could happen, but Ensminger has been watching her daughter since she was trotting over poles on the ground. Sybil Greene, a trainer and rider at Wynmore Farm in Lincoln, says people do have misconceptions that horse riding is dangerous. However, she adds, other sports such as basketball or football are just as risky with concussions or injuries. In fact, the National Trauma Data Bank reported contact sports were the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries while equestrian sports were third. “It is safe and rewarding if you match the rider and the horse,” Greene says. Politi’s turn is next and her horse likes to dive, causing her to slip forward. “He’s just a little fresh. Happy to be out,” Politi, a senior at Omaha Central, explains. Politi and Lanoha compete against each other, but there is unity in barns just like there would be on a school track team. The girls laugh, recalling a rotating pairs relay when they dressed up as Superman and Wonder Woman. “Our plan was bad, really bad,” Lanoha jokes. She loves to compete in the jumper division, but her mother persuaded her to compete in the hunter division. “I live vicariously through her (Lanoha) and her skinny thighs,” Ensminger says, laughing. The gamble paid off. Lanoha competed at regionals and qualified for nationals at the ASPCA Maclay Final, earning her a 19th place finish. Lanoha has grown to appreciate hunters, but still needs to balance her time as a student and a competitor. It means late nights and hard work, but Lanoha still makes it to her hour-long practices twice a week. Plus, she gets to see her “good friend” Cerdi. Training is different depending on which barn someone attends. At Elkhorn, a novice can show up in jeans and cowboy boots. A horse can be leased or he/she can use a school one. Helmet, jacket, and equipment can all be borrowed. From there, it is a matter of how dedicated a person wants to be. Ensminger, though, feels it is all worth it. As she explained to her husband when her girls first wanted to get involved, sometimes it comes down to choices. “Do you want them kissing the boys or the horses?” she asked him. Luckily, the horses won out. Jenni Lanoha rides her horse Cerdi Posted in: Entertainment, Sports Topics: ASPCA Maclay Final, Elkhorn Hampton Ridge Equestrian Center, Jenni Lanoha, Karen Ensminger, Marian High School, National Trauma Data Bank, Omaha Central, Sybil Greene, Wynmore Farm Being Ryleigh Welsh October 8, 2015 by Tom McCauley Ryleigh Welsh, 15, didn’t have too many plans for the summer. She’d entered one of her songs in the Omaha Performing Arts songwriting competition. She worked on her International Baccalaureate curriculum. She returned to Omaha Girls Rock and hit up some open mic nights. She took ukulele lessons every day. All that after performing in a spring play with SNAP! Productions at Shelterbelt Theatre. The Omaha Central sophomore has already accomplished more, artistically, than many folks twice her age. At 12, she released her first album, Being a Unicorn, and at 14 starred as Lottie Adams in the SNAP! Productions dramedy Harbor. She’s even headlined her own “Ryleigh Welsh and Friends” night at Barley Street Tavern, with her name on the marquee and everything—though she had to play first because she’s a minor. Her life sounds like a juggling act, but she seems to handle everything with uncanny ease—particularly her music, which is catchy as hell. “I was never really a crying, screaming child, so all I did was write songs,” she quips. “I’ll come up with a couple lyrics, write that down, and then mostly it’s just playing chords over and over, filling in words with the chords. Eventually it comes together.” When that happens, she says it takes about five minutes to finish a song, a pace that rivals that of a young Bob Dylan when he first hit Greenwich Village. The young artist also has the best resource a beginning songwriter can have: a seasoned musician/mentor to help edit her material, who also happens to be her mother. Molly Welsh is a staple of Omaha’s art scene. She’s acted in, and directed, several performances; played guitar and sung backup for multiple high-profile Omaha bands, including All Young Girls Are Machine Guns; and has worked for the Omaha Symphony, Omaha Performing Arts, Nebraska Shakespeare Festival, and Film Streams. Ryleigh is the beneficiary of a household suffused with creative energy. Take, for instance, the song “Reality Avenue,” (search her name and Boombox Productions to have a listen) which Ryleigh wrote in 2011. She says she “kinda had it all jumbled because I was so young…it was like ‘What are you saying?’” Molly knew. “I could tell what she was trying to say, but none of the words were in the right order that would make sense to a person listening to it.” So Molly helped Ryleigh clarify the song. The result is a catchy, ukulele-driven tune with such lyrical gems as “You planted a yellow seed for me / to grow a bubblegum tree, and I don’t live in a house on Reality Avenue.” When asked if she’s internalized any mantra to keep her going, Ryleigh pauses, then rattles off the title of an obscure book from the ‘60s which she recently read: How You Live Is How You Lose Your Mind. But she doesn’t look quite satisfied with that answer. Though fun-loving, she wants to do her best at everything. So she substitutes something better. “My mantra is: I do what I want. I’m punk rock.” Posted in: Lifestyle, Omaha Magazine, People, Publications Topics: All Young Girls Are Machine Guns, Barley Street Tavern, Being a Unicorn, Bob Dylan, Boombox Productions, featured, Film Streams, Greenwich Village, International Baccalaureate, Lottie Adams, Molly Welsh, Nebraska Shakespeare Festival, Omaha, Omaha Central, omaha girls rock, Omaha Performing Arts, Omaha Symphony, Ryleigh Welsh, Ryleigh Welsh and Friends, Shelterbelt Theatre, SNAP! Productions, SNAP! Productions dramedy Harbor. Carol Rogers July 17, 2015 by Lisa Lukecart This article appears in July/August The Encounter. Something in Jeanne Rogers broke. It fissured slowly, building and building until it exploded into one moment. That moment came in 2007 in the piano room, where she had sat side by side with her daughter, Carol Rogers, for so many years. “At last, my love has come along/my lonely days are over/and life is like a song.” The Etta James music drifted over Carol with an ironic sort of hopelessness. Her mother was not playing the requested song. A look of incredulity and sorrow passed over Rogers’ face. Jeanne noticed, and her fingers stopped on the keyboard. “Guess I’m not good for anything anymore,” Jeanne said. She walked away, shut her bedroom door, and wept. Rogers’ heart shattered, seeing her once proud mother struggle with the music they both loved. Growing up in north Omaha, their house was a like a “nightclub 24/7.” Music was a connection in a city filled with prejudice, and people of all races flocked to the Rogers’ home to sing, jam, and dance. As a Central High student, 16-year-old Rogers flew to the Arctic Circle (“probably as the token black person,” she says, laughing) with the Omaha Can Do Ambassadors tour. She later studied music at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, but felt she was destined to leave and do something amazing. Four years later she auditioned for Stevie Wonder. She recorded one song, was not hired, and did not even get to meet Wonder. Depressed, desperate, and distraught, she moved back to Omaha. Rogers heard God’s voice late one night telling her to go back to California, and a week later she packed everything she owned into her Volkswagen to audition for Trini Lopez. At least that was what she thought. It turned out to be for Brazilian jazz singer Sergio Mendes. Rogers was soon selected to be one of “Sergio’s Girls.” Disciplined and focused—she’ll sing something 100 times just to get to the right spot—Rogers picked up the mixed style with ease. “He (Mendes) is a genius, and a genius doesn’t let things slide,” she says. “I appreciated that.” Rogers sang around the world. “It was my finishing school,” she says. She grew up in the limelight, learning embarrassing life lessons along the way. Rogers greeted King Hussein of Jordan with a hair pick in her Afro. She laughed so hard she could barely perform. She jokingly mimicked Frank Sinatra while on a Brazilian state visit at the White House during Ronald Reagan’s term. “I did it my way,” she crooned in a Sinatra parody. “Psst—Frank. . .look,” one band member whispered. “Old-blue-eyes has better things to do,” Rogers said. She turned, shocked to see Sinatra standing behind her. He just laughed. At the same event, she placed her makeup bag and silver stilettos on top of an antique piano. She saw the eyes of the security guards widen and heard audible gasps from the room. “It was Martha Washington’s piano,” she recalls. “I just felt so at home.” Rogers called friends in Omaha from the White House but no one believed her. “If you are calling me from jail, you better not be asking me for bail money.”—Click. “Are you drinking?”—Click. She had the chance to again perform in front of Stevie Wonder. Rogers felt she wasn’t worthy to touch the hem of his record sleeve, but after hearing her smooth vocals he wanted to steal her away. She was surrounded by glitz and glam—John Travolta’s birthday party, Bruce Springsteen’s gala, even getting flown to a private island in a helicopter. She was also a single mother, and needed at home. So after 25 years with Mendes and 12 releases, including the Grammy Award-winning Brasileiro, Rogers called it quits. She became a vocal instructor to celebrities and continued to record albums. “She is a real pro, one of the best,” Omaha pianist-composer Chuck Marohnic believes. “I just think she’s a treasure. Omaha is lucky to have her.” While living a dream life with the stars, she, along with her siblings, kept a close eye on her mother. Rogers didn’t want to “uproot this old tree” and move Jeanne to California. Instead, she came back to Omaha in 2013 to be near her mother, currently at Douglas County Health Center. Now 60, Rogers has time for herself. Snow showers replaced sunny skies. Her fast-paced, action thriller life became a slow motion picture. Her hair is a mass of silvery dreadlocks, her posture elegant, and her face still smooth. She even started dating again. Perhaps her “lonely days are over” but Rogers refuses to settle for anything less than the best. Her jazzy tone now has a gospel-like soul to it. She takes a sip of her Bloody Mary (with a bit of “stank” in it like her grandmother taught her) and smiles. Last night at Omaha Lounge, she sang from the heart. Even though her mother brought her back to the open plains of the Midwest, music will always be the catharsis, the glue that holds everything together. “Music,” Rogers says, “is the thing that keeps me alive.” Posted in: Encounter, Entertainment, Music, Publications Topics: ARctic Circle, Brasileiro, Brazilian, Carol Rogers, Chuck Marohnic, Douglas County Health Center, Etta James, featured, Frank Sinatra, Jeanne Rogers, John Travolta, King Hussein, Martha Washington, Old Blue Eyes, Omaha, Omaha Can Do Ambassadors, Omaha Central, Ronald Reagan, Sergio Mendes, Stevie Wonder, Trini Lopez, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, White House	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1523
__label__wiki	0.872812	0.872812	Actress Dirik ‘UnCorks’ a new set of challenges Ben DiScipio and Shana Dirik in Metro Stage Company’s 2009 production of “Sweeney Todd.” Courtesy Metro Stage Company/(C) Martin Gordon ACTON – It was never a case of becoming rich and famous. For the quarter-century Shana Dirik spent working in community theater on stages big and small, it was the love of the art that propelled her. When the chance came to bring it to another level and a whole new set of challenges, she willingly accepted them and quickly became a welcome addition to the Boston professional theater scene and a frequent victor to the awards podium. Now, she has upped the ante again by becoming the producing artistic director of Theater UnCorked, Boston’s newest small theater company. The troupe will make their debut on Saturday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. with “Sweeney Todd in Concert – A Pop-Up Musical” at First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden St., Cambridge. Shana Dirik. Courtesy Theater UnCorked Dirik will reprise her 2009 IRNE Award-winning role for Metro Stage Company as Mrs. Lovett opposite Ben DiScipio, who also won an IRNE for his performance as Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of London’s Fleet Street, in Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical. “Sweeney Todd” is the infamous tale of an unjustly exiled barber who returns to nineteenth century London seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him. After opening a new barber practice above a failing meat pie shop owned by the resourceful Mrs. Lovett, Todd and Lovett’s paths merge and their fortunes begin to change. One un-savory ingredient added into the meat pies has the people of London lining up … and the carnage has only just begun! “While being an actress for the past 40 years, it was always in the back of my mind,” said Dirik about starting her own troupe. “I used to joke around with my friend about how we should open our own theater company.” Dirik had a long career in amateur productions in the area before earning her Actor’s Equity card and appearing with many of Greater Boston’s best professional theater companies, winning three IRNE Awards along the way. “I had done pretty much everything I wanted to do as an actress.” Dirik said of the decision to branch out, while noting she’ll continue to perform and there are a few “bucket list” roles she has has yet to perform. Once Dirik started the wheels in motion, things started to snowball and she found herself speaking with many members of the theater community she’s worked with through the years. “There’s so many amazing people in community theater and professional theater – costumers, actors, directors, production crew, researchers that I’ve worked with and a lot of them have gotten involved and helped me make the decision to form Theater UnCorked one of true collaboration and passion, something the company will be built on moving forward.” With an 18-member Advisory Board in place and a successful Indiegogo campaign underway, all the pieces of Dirik’s vision are falling into place. Courtesy TheaterUnCorked Dirik said she picked “Sweeney Todd” to get the troupe off the ground because it was the Irne award winning production that started her journey into Boston with actors such as DiScipio and Paul Farwell she’s known and respected for many years. “It’s been a delight to work with them again,” she said Other members of the cast are Jason Hersom as “Pirelli”, Christopher Porth as “Beadle,” Audrey Clark as “Joanna,” Alex Boyle as “Tobias,” Jordan Reynolds as “Anthony” and Catherine Christie as “Beggar Woman.” Additionally, Sweeney will feature 21 ensemble members and 6 youth ensemble members, rounding out a full cast of 36. IRNE-nominated director Allison Olivia Choat heads the production team along with Music Director Gina Naggar, Stage Manager James Tallach and Dirik. Dirik hopes to attracts local members of Actors Equity with special appearance guest contracts. Dirik said when she was holding auditions for “Sweeney Todd” she was excited at tapping into some new talent that hasn’t yet been seen on Boston stages. “There were some spectacular younger actors who turned out,” she said. Dirik said she is being careful not to get ahead of herself in establishing a foothold in the very competitive world of Boston theater. “We’ll go one season at a time, putting one foot in front of the other,” she said. “We want to sustain ourselves.” Her plans include producing a staged reading in Fall 2018, and then a full production in the Spring of 2019 and, through collaboration, bring exciting new events to the area. She has looked at a lot of area venues, and hopes the full production in Spring 2019 will be staged at the Calderwood Pavilion of the Boston Center for the Arts. “It’s a wonderful feeling to now be able to produce and promote shows I feel passionately about,” Dirik said. “I am grateful to our Board of Advisors and to the many individuals who have stepped up to support this new vision – I look forward to celebrating with you on opening night.” Tickets for “Sweeney Todd in Concert – A Pop-Up Musical” are are $30 and $40 and can be purchased online at ticketstage.com/THEATERUNCORKED. Tags : BenDiScipio, Metrostagecompany, onbostonstages, preview, shanadirik, SweeneyTodd, TheaterUnCorked ← Hub’s wild, wild ‘West’: Comic chaos in the desert At the Nora, five pioneering women lost in the stars →	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1524
__label__wiki	0.626159	0.626159	International Conference on Gas Hydrates (ICGH) (6th : 2008) / NEUTRON DIFFRACTION AND EPSR SIMULATIONS OF THE HYDRATION... International Conference on Gas Hydrates (ICGH) (6th : 2008) NEUTRON DIFFRACTION AND EPSR SIMULATIONS OF THE HYDRATION STRUCTURE AROUND PROPANE MOLECULES BEFORE AND… Aldiwan, N.H.; Lui, Y.; Soper, A.K.; Thompson, H.; Creek, J.L.; Westacott, R.E.; Sloan, E. Dendy; Koh, Carolyn A. Jul 31, 2008 Your browser doesn't seem to have a PDF viewer, please download the PDF to view this item. Title NEUTRON DIFFRACTION AND EPSR SIMULATIONS OF THE HYDRATION STRUCTURE AROUND PROPANE MOLECULES BEFORE AND DURING GAS HYDRATE FORMATION Creator Aldiwan, N.H. Lui, Y. Soper, A.K. Thompson, H. Creek, J.L. Westacott, R.E. Sloan, E. Dendy Koh, Carolyn A. Contributor University of British Columbia. Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering International Conference on Gas Hydrates (6th : 2008 : Vancouver, B.C.) Date Issued 2008-07 Description Fundamental understanding of the structural changes occurring during hydrate formation and inhibition is important in the development of new strategies to control hydrates in flowlines and in inhibitor design. Neutron diffraction coupled with Empirical Potential Structure Refinement (EPSR) simulation has been used to determine the hydration structure around propane molecules before and during sII hydrate formation. The EPSR simulation results were generated by fitting neutron data (with H/D isotopic substitution) obtained from the SANDALS diffractometer at ISIS. Using this combination of techniques, the structural transformations of water around propane can be studied during propane (sII) hydrate formation. The hydration structure was found to be different in the liquid phases of the partially formed propane hydrate compared to that before any hydrate formation. The effect of a kinetic hydrate inhibitor, poly-N-pyrrolidone on the hydration structure was also examined. No significant effect was observed on the water structure in the presence of this inhibitor. Extent 210341 bytes Subject Gas hydrates Kinetic inhibitors Neutron diffraction Genre Conference Paper FileFormat application/pdf Rights Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Affiliation Non UBC Citation Aldiwan, N.H.; Lui, Y.; Soper, A.K.; Thompson, H.; Creek, J.L.; Westacott, R.E.; Sloan, E. Dendy; Koh, Carolyn A. 2008. NEUTRON DIFFRACTION AND EPSR SIMULATIONS OF THE HYDRATION STRUCTURE AROUND PROPANE MOLECULES BEFORE AND DURING GAS HYDRATE FORMATION. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Gas Hydrates (ICGH 2008), Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA, July 6-10, 2008. Peer Review Status Unreviewed Copyright Holder Koh, Carolyn A. Soper, Alan Creek, Jefferson Rights URI http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ AggregatedSourceRepository DSpace 59278-5406.pdf [ 205.41kB ] JSON: 59278-1.0041028.json JSON-LD: 59278-1.0041028-ld.json RDF/XML (Pretty): 59278-1.0041028-rdf.xml RDF/JSON: 59278-1.0041028-rdf.json Turtle: 59278-1.0041028-turtle.txt N-Triples: 59278-1.0041028-rdf-ntriples.txt Original Record: 59278-1.0041028-source.json 59278-1.0041028-fulltext.txt 59278-1.0041028.ris NEUTRON DIFFRACTION AND EPSR SIMULATIONS OF THE HYDRATION STRUCTURE AROUND PROPANE MOLECULES BEFORE AND DURING GAS HYDRATE FORMATION 1N. H. Aldiwan, 1Y. Lui, 2A.K. Soper, 2H. Thompson, 3J.L. Creek, 4R.E. Westacott, 5E.D. Sloan, 5*C.A. Koh 1King’s College London, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS, U. K. 2ISIS Facility, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, OXON, OX11 0QX, U.K. 3ChevronTexaco Energy Technology Company, Houston, TX 77082, U.S.A. 4Heriot-Watt University, Chemical Engineering Dept., Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, U.K. 5Colorado School of Mines, Center for Hydrate Research, Golden, CO 80401, U.S.A. ABSTRACT Fundamental understanding of the structural changes occurring during hydrate formation and inhibition is important in the development of new strategies to control hydrates in flowlines and in inhibitor design. Neutron diffraction coupled with Empirical Potential Structure Refinement (EPSR) simulation has been used to determine the hydration structure around propane molecules before and during sII hydrate formation. The EPSR simulation results were generated by fitting neutron data (with H/D isotopic substitution) obtained from the SANDALS diffractometer at ISIS. Using this combination of techniques, the structural transformations of water around propane can be studied during propane (sII) hydrate formation. The hydration structure was found to be different in the liquid phases of the partially formed propane hydrate compared to that before any hydrate formation. The effect of a kinetic hydrate inhibitor, poly-N-pyrrolidone on the hydration structure was also examined. No significant effect was observed on the water structure in the presence of this inhibitor. Keywords: gas hydrates, neutron diffraction, kinetic inhibitors INTRODUCTION Investigations aimed directly at understanding the hydration structure during hydrate formation are important in providing experimental verification for the mechanism(s) proposed for hydrate formation [1]. Presented in this paper are the findings from first order H/D isotope substitution neutron diffraction experiments performed on a propane-water system aimed at directly probing the water structure before and during propane hydrate formation. Also presented are EPSR simulations of the liquid phases of the part-formed stages of propane hydrate. Molecular modelling of the propane hydrate crystal is presented for comparison. Insights into the effects of kinetic inhibitors on the gas hydrate former-water hydration structure (i.e. before any hydrate forms) would have direct relevance to the gas industry. This is because propane forms sII type hydrate, which is the same Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Gas Hydrates (ICGH 2008), Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA, July 6-10, 2008. hydrate structure that is typically formed by natural gas in pipelines. The effect of the kinetic inhibitor PVP was tested in a separate set of neutron diffraction experiments. The water structure in the presence of PVP was examined from the total structure factors obtained from these experiments. The findings from these experiments along with comparisons with propane hydrate melt containing no inhibitor are also presented for comparison. METHODS Neutron Diffraction Experiments The hydration structure around propane was measured using the time-of-flight SANDALS (small angle neutron diffractometer for amorphous and liquid samples) diffractometer at the ISIS facility. SANDALS was chosen because the detector banks are positioned at relatively small angles (<40o) which helps to minimise the effects of the inelastic neutron scattering on the diffraction pattern from protiated samples [2]. Protiated and deuteriated propane gas (C3H8 and C3D8, respectively) was added to D2O in order to follow propane hydrate formation. The isotope substitutions were made on the propane gas rather than water hydrogens since the aim was to follow hydrate formation through measuring the structure of water around the propane atoms. The two isotopically substituted but otherwise identical samples were contained in a Ti-Zr specially designed high pressure cylindrical reactor cell. The propane-water mixtures (8 ml) were thoroughly mixed inside the pressure cell by a pneumatic agitator that continually inverted the cell by 90o. For each of the two samples the water and gas were mixed inside the cell for 2 hrs prior to any diffraction measurements. The temperature of the sample was maintained by circulating refrigerated water from a cooling bath around the sample. See [3] for further details of the sample cell configuration. The samples were initially frozen to seed the formation from ice. To form propane hydrate the propane-water/ice mixture was held at a pressure of 7 bar and the temperature was increased to 6oC. Hydrate growth was followed by monitoring the Bragg peaks in the measured total structure factors, i.e. the F(Q) for the samples. Neutron diffraction measurements were taken during the formation stages until these Bragg peaks ceased to grow and there was no further propane gas consumption by the sample. At this temperature and pressure the propane-water mixture was 0.5oC below the required temperature to form propane hydrate. The experiments were repeated, but with the addition of the hydrate inhibitor PVP to the propane-water liquid mixture prior to any hydrate formation. 1 wt % PVP was added to each of the protiated (C3H8 + D2O + PVP) and deuteriated (C3D8 + D2O + PVP) propane-water samples. The raw neutron diffraction data collected were then corrected using standard procedures. Information on all aspects of these corrections can be found in the ATLAS manual [2]. For each experiment two total structure factors were obtained, each one corresponding to one of the two solutions prepared (either protiated or deuteriated). These total structure factors are a linear combination of several weighted partial structure factors, S(Q), with the weights being a product of the scattering length and relative concentration of each atomic species. General Neutron Diffraction Data Analysis The total structure factors, F(Q)s, (differential cross sections minus the self-scattering) obtained in this experiment contain information about the ten intermolecular correlations that exist in the sample. These are the C-C, C-M, C-Ow, C-Hw, M-M, M-Ow, M-Hw, Ow-Ow, Ow-Hw and the Hw-Hw correlation, where C is propyl carbon, M is propyl hydrogen, Ow is water oxygen and Hw is water hydrogen. The first order difference is obtained by subtracting the C3H8/D2O diffraction pattern from the one obtained for the C3D8/D2O sample. The resulting diffraction pattern is thus dominated by the substituted species and hence is especially sensitive to the distribution of water around propane. The first order difference contains only correlations involving propyl-hydrogens, since any correlations not involving these hydrogen atoms will cancel out. Diffraction data were obtained for the initial propane-water mixture, i.e. 0% hydrate formed. Data were also obtained for the 6%, 10% and 20% formed (% hydrate converted from water/gas). The maximum amount of propane hydrate formed was ~20% for the samples investigated. The degree of crystallinity for each set of data, F(Q)part-formed, was determined by subtracting various percentages of the initial propane-water amorphous data (i.e. 0% formed hydrate) from the specific F(Q)s for the formation stages. The actual percentage of hydrate formation (conversion) in each sample is thus determined by how much 0% formed mixture has to be subtracted from this data, i.e. subtracting all the amorphous background and leaving behind only the crystalline structure. Written in equation form this can be simplified as follows: F(Q)crystalline structure = [F(Q)part-formed – x(0% formed)] (1 – x), where x is the fraction of the amorphous background in each data set. A correlation between the percentage of propane hydrate formed and the increase in Bragg (sharp) peaks in each total structure factor (which reflects this increased crystallization of the sample) can be seen in figures 1 and 2. These total structure factors contain amorphous background structural information, but as the amount of hydrate in the sample grows the contribution from the crystalline structure becomes greater. In both figures there is a consistent pattern of Bragg peak growth with increased percentage of formation, as should be expected. Additionally, in both figures the total structure factor for the 0% hydrate formed shows no Bragg peaks and just the amorphous background. On comparing the general shape of the differential cross sections obtained from the protiated and deuteriated propane samples, sharper Bragg peaks are observed in the sample from protiated propane with some of these peaks not featuring in the diffraction pattern of the deuteriated sample. This is due to the large difference in positive scattering length of deuterium in deuteriated water and the negative scattering of hydrogen in protiated propane. Molecular Modeling: The EPSR Technique The empirical potential structure refinement (EPSR) technique has been used to model a variety of amorphous systems [4,5]. However, the fact that EPSR was not built to model amorphous and crystalline data in the same simulation box means that the only way to simulate the data from the part-formed stages (which contains both amorphous and crystalline structure) was to separate the crystal and liquid data in order to perform independent simulations of each. Figure 1. The total structure factors for the propane hydrate formation stages at 0%, 6%, 10% and 20% (maximum formed) obtained from the protiated propane hydrate experiment, C3H8 + D2O Figure 2. The total structure factors for the propane hydrate formation stages at 0%, 6%, 10% and 20% (maximum formed) obtained from the deuteriated propane hydrate experiment, C3D8 + D2O A further challenge was attempting to model the propane hydrate data where the maximum amount of hydrate formed was only 20%. Effectively this meant that the total structure factor, F(Q), containing this 20% hydrate formation also contained 80% underlying amorphous structure (water and propane gas that has not converted to hydrate). Hence, a purely crystalline dataset for the propane hydrate crystal had to be recreated. This was done by subtracting 0.8 times the data set for 0 5 10 15 20 -0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 F(Q) Q(1/Å) Propane hydrate formation C3D8 + D2O 0% 6% 10% 20% 0 5 10 15 20 -0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 F(Q) Q(1/Å) Propane hydrate formation C3H8 + D2O 0% 6% 10% 20% 0% propane-water (i.e. propane-water liquid with no hydrate) from the 20% formed propane hydrate data set and renormalizing. This left only the crystalline part of the total structure factor in the measured differential cross-section. This recreated propane hydrate fully formed crystal data, as shown in figure 3a for the protiated propane hydrate crystal (C3H8 + D2O) and in figure 3b for the deuteriated propane hydrate crystal (C3D8 + D2O). These total structure factors are the 20% (maximum) formed data minus the amorphous background for each total structure factor. Hence, crystal F(Q) = (total F(Q) – (1-x)[0% formed liquid F(Q)])/x where x is the degree of crystallinity. Hydrate Crystal Simulations For the propane hydrate crystal simulation the initial atomic coordinates of the system were derived from sII hydrate crystal X-ray diffraction data [6]. It is only the large cages in the hydrate that have been assumed to be occupied by propane molecules. The simulation box used was a cube of length 69.2Å. This relatively large box size was necessary in order to allow the maximum resolution for calculating the simulated Bragg peaks. The atomic positions were then allowed to relax during the course of the simulation, but not to any large extent that would cause the structure to become disordered or even ‘melt’ resulting in a purely amorphous sample. This first step would necessarily result in the crystal structure becoming slightly disordered at first, but as evident from the EPSR generated radial distribution functions (which show long range order) the crystal structure was well maintained by the simulation. This was achieved by limiting the step size for the translation of the molecules, such that the EPSR simulation was unable to overcome the energy barrier required to ‘melt’ the simulated hydrate structure. There is a difference in peak amplitude between the measured and diffraction data in the propane hydrate crystal F(Q)s presented in figure 3 which is related to resolution, but essentially the EPSR Bragg peaks are largely preserved in shape and position. The EPSR technique had been shown, as in our previous studies [7], to be able to fit crystalline structure and not just amorphous data by the good fits (provided changes to the simulation procedure are made by limiting the translational step size). Figure 3. The extracted total structure factors for the propane hydrate crystal: (a) C3H8 + D2O, (b) C3D8 + D2O. The EPSR determined (fit) to the measured structure factors is shown in red Amorphous Data Analysis The neutron diffraction measurements on the 0% formed propane-water solution were actually taken after the propane-hydrate had decomposed, at a pressure of 7 bar and temperature ranging between 9 – 11oC. In order to obtain purely amorphous data to simulate the liquid fraction of the part-formed data, the amorphous part of the part-formed propane hydrate formation stages had to be extracted from the part-formed (6% and 10% formed) total structure factors. Simulation of the propane-water liquid phase of the part-formed data required that crystalline structure had to be removed from this data leaving only the underlying amorphous structure. This is summarized by a similar equation to the one given for the hydrate crystal. The equation for removing the crystalline structure from the 6% and 10% formed data sets, is given as follows: 0 2 4 6 8 10 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 F(Q) Q(1/Å) Propane hydrate C3D8 + D20 -fit and data - (b) 0 2 4 6 8 10 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 F(Q) Q(1/Å) Propane hydrate C3H8 + D20 - fit and data - (a) Liquid F(Q) = (total F(Q) – x[fully-formed crystal F(Q)])/(1-x), where x is the fraction of crystal formed. These total structure factors from the propane hydrate formation stages, showing only the amorphous structure for the 6% and 10% formed data confirm that that all the Bragg peaks have been successfully subtracted from the data, i.e. there is no crystal structure left in the data. Analysis of Propane-Water Liquid Phases During Hydrate Formation The propane-water systems were simulated with EPSR using a concentration of 1 propane molecule for every 100 water molecules in the simulation box. The seed interatomic potentials for this simulation were taken from the Jorgensen et al. potential for propane [8] and the SPC/E (simple point charge/extended) potential for water [9]. These potential parameters were applied to all the pairs of atoms in the mixture and the initial site- site potentials were then used to build a model with configurations of molecules that reproduce the diffraction data as closely as possible. What followed was an execution of the EPSR algorithm on the model. After the system had reached equilibrium, a perturbation to the starting reference potential was derived from the difference between the measured neutron diffraction data and the computer simulated model. This new potential is then fed back into the simulation and iteratively used to run the Monte Carlo simulation in order to generate the structure factors and radial distribution functions for the system. The fits to the data were in good agreement at the low Q region of each plot, though there was some difficulty in fitting the smaller second peak in each F(Q). This slight deviation in fit is due to the difficulties in accurately correcting for the inelastic neutron scattering. However, this low Q region is representative of large intermolecular distances between different atom types and is of no interest in this study. The EPSR simulated model of the measured data was used to obtain the partial pair correlation functions, g(r) for the part-formed hydrate cases (6% and 10% formed), propane-water with no hydrate present (0% formed), and the propane hydrate crystal. The propane-water mixture is dominated by the water-water correlations. This can be explained by the large number of water molecules in the simulation box compared to the number of propane molecules (1 propane molecule to every 100 water molecules in the liquid). The isotope substitution on the propyl-hydrogens makes it possible to gain insight into the water ordering around the dissolved propane molecules. The four correlations that describe the structure of water around the propane molecules are the gC-Ow(r), gC-Hw(r), gM-Ow(r) and gM-Hw(r) functions. 3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Propane-Water Mixture and Liquid Phases During Propane Hydrate Formation The EPSR determined water-water radial distribution functions obtained from modeling the propane-water mixtures at 0%, 6% and 10% are shown in figure 4(a-c). The first peak corresponding to the first oxygen-oxygen nearest neighbor distance (figure 4a) is largely preserved in position and amplitude and is centered at about 2.74Å. Integration under this peak for the three samples reveals the same coordination number of about 4 molecules for all 3 cases as would be expected for tetrahedral water. The second peak in these correlations shows a decrease in amplitude in going from 0% to the part-formed cases (i.e. 6% and 10%). At 0% formation this peak is centered at about 4.45Å and in the part-formed liquid phases it is shifted to a distance of 4.54Å suggesting that the water structure is different depending on whether there is hydrate in the sample or not. The peak shift (although small) suggests that the hydration shell is slightly expanded in the part-formed cases. The amplitudes of these peaks decrease after the formation of hydrate, giving less tetrahedral ordering than in pure water. Integration under these peaks reveals that in the part-formed cases the oxygen-oxygen coordination number is approximately 1 water molecule less than the case with no hydrate present. Figure 4. The water-water partial pair correlation functions: (a) gOwOw(r), (b) gOwHw(r), and (c) gHwHw(r) correlations determined by the EPSR procedure from the simulated propane-water model at 0% (black), 6% (red) and 10% (green) propane hydrate formation. The hydrogen water-hydrogen water correlation (figure 4c) also shows differences in peak amplitudes for the correlations from the 6% and 10% samples compared to the propane-water sample at 0%, where there appears to be a clear decrease in height of the second peak compared to the 0% sample. The EPSR determined spatial density functions of water molecules around a central propane molecule show this subtle change in the water structure (figure 5). There is little change in the first hydration shell but the most significant change is in the second hydration shell which looks like it is expanding. Since the lobes in the second shell are getting smaller and none of the others increase in size, it can be concluded that water molecules are either moving away from the central propane or becoming more ordered. Figure 5. The spatial density functions at the 20% level for the three propane-water mixtures are varying degrees of propane hydrate formation: (a) 0%, (b) 6% and (c) 10%. 0 5 10 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 g(r) r(Å) (c) ▬ 0% formed ▬ 6% formed ▬ 10% formed 0 5 100.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 r(Å) (b) ▬ 0% formed ▬ 6% formed ▬ 10% formed g(r) 0 5 100.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 g(r) r(Å) (a) ▬ 0% formed ▬ 6% formed ▬ 10% formed This expansion of the hydration structure is also observed when examining the propane-water correlations. These correlations may be divided into two groups the carbon-water correlations, namely, the gCOw(r) and the gCHw(r) functions shown in figures 6a and 6b, respectively, and the gMOw(r) and gMHw(r) functions shown in 7a and 7b, respectively. In all these correlations there is a marked difference between the propane-water (0% formed) correlations and the part-formed correlations (6% and 10%). The propane-water mixtures in the presence of hydrate show a loss in peak sharpness and amplitude. Additionally, there is on average a 0.1-0.15Å increase in intermolecular distances from the correlation with no hydrate formed (0% formed) to the part-formed cases, highlighting the expanding structure as more propane hydrate forms. Figure 6. The carbon-water partial pair correlation functions: (a) gCOw(r) and (b) gCHw(r) correlations determined by the EPSR procedure from the simulated propane-water model at 0% (black), 6% (red) and 10% (green) propane hydrate formation Figure 7. The propane-water partial pair correlation functions: (a) gMOw(r) and (b) gMHw(r) correlations determined by the EPSR procedure from the simulated propane-water model at 0% (black), 6% (red) and 10% (green) propane hydrate formation. Propane Hydrate The propane hydrate crystal radial distribution functions (figure 8) show a longer-range order than is observed in the propane-water liquid phases which also demonstrates that EPSR is able to analyze the crystal data and not just the amorphous stages. There are clear differences between the water-water correlations from the liquid phases (0%, 6% and 10%) and those obtained for the crystal. The correlations from the crystal show sharper and more pronounced peaks (figure 7) with large differences in peak amplitudes. It is clear that these peaks are largely preserved in position when compared to the liquid phases. The first peak in the gOwOw(r) of the propane hydrate crystal is centered at about 2.73Å which is in good agreement with the values from the part-formed data and the propane-water structure (0%). Similarly, the first peaks in the 0 5 100.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 g(r) r(Å) (b) ▬ 0% formed ▬ 6% formed ▬ 10% formed 0 5 100.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 g(r) r(Å) (a) ▬ 0% formed ▬ 6% formed ▬ 10% formed 0 5 10 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 g(r) r(Å) (b) ▬ 0% formed ▬ 6% formed ▬ 10% formed 0 5 10 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 g(r) r(Å) (a) ▬ 0% formed ▬ 6% formed ▬ 10% formed gOwHw(r) and gHwHw(r) correlations are centered at about 1.79Å and 2.32Å, respectively, which are also in good agreement with the data from the liquid phases. Figure 8. The water-water partial pair correlation functions: (a) gOwOw(r), (b) gOwHw(r), and (c) gHwHw(r) determined by the EPSR procedure from the simulated propane hydrate model The gCOw(r) plots exhibit a distance increase from 3.28Å in the propane-water (0%) to a distance of 4.22Å in the crystal (figure 9). The gCHw(r) correlation shows an increase from 3.94Å (at 0%) to 4.37Å in the crystal structure (figure 9). In a similar way the first peak in the propyl hydrogen- water correlations, gMOw(r) and gMHw(r), show peaks which are centered at about 4.22Å and 3.95Å, respectively (figure 10). These peaks are approximately 0.5Å larger in the crystal than the propane-water liquid mixtures. This suggests that the large cage of the sII hydrate crystal is significantly larger than the solvation cage for propane in liquid water. Figure 9. The carbon-water partial pair correlation functions: (a) gCOw(r) and (b) gCHw(r) correlations determined by the EPSR procedure from the simulated propane hydrate model. Propane-Water in the Presence of PVP Inhibitor Figures 11 and 12 show the results obtained from measuring the propane-water structure without (i.e. the 0% formed data) and with PVP inhibitor. The near perfect overlap between the samples with and without inhibitor shows no evidence of PVP significantly affecting the water structure of the propane-water system. A hypothesis proposed was that this inhibitor may operate by disrupting the water structure in a way that prevents water 0 5 10 150.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 g(r) r(Å) (b) 0 5 10 150.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 g(r) r(Å) (a) 0 5 10 150.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 g(r) r(Å) (c) 0 5 10 150.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 g(r) r(Å) (b) 0 5 10 150 1 2 3 4 5 g(r) r(Å) (a) molecules ‘coming together’ to form the hydrate cages and subsequently inhibit clathrate hydrate growth [10]. However, these neutron diffraction results indicate that the water structure appears to be identical with and without PVP in the propane- water mixtures at higher Q-values which represent intermediate-range order. It has been reported by a number of researchers that PVP inhibits hydrate growth as well as the hydrate nucleation period [1]. These results show there is no change in the first or second shell water structure. Figure 10. The propane-water partial pair correlation functions: (a) gMOw(r) and (b) gMHw(r) correlations determined by the EPSR procedure from the simulated propane hydrate model TESTING THE EFFECT OF THE EPSR POTENTIAL Different potential parameters and models were used to study the significance of these parameters. In this study, the site-site radial distribution functions for methane/water systems just below the clathrate hydrate formation boundary were estimated. The inputs to this structure refinement were the measured total structure factors as obtained from the neutron diffraction experiments using (CD4/D2O) and (CH4/D2O), and the first order difference of these two data sets. Comparisons of the water structure determined by the SPC/E and TIP4P water models with Lennard- Jones methane using standard literature potential parameters highlighted the following main conclusions. Figure 11. The total structure factor for the protiated propane-water mixture at 0% formation with and without 1 wt. % PVP, C3H8 + D2O + PVP. Figure 12. The total structure factor for the deuteriated propane-water mixture at 0% formation with and without 1 wt. % PVP, C3D8 + D2O + PVP By changing the potential parameters (σ and ε) of methane, not much difference was seen in the radial distribution functions. We have performed a number of tests to further validate the experimentally derived radial distribution functions obtained using EPSR. These tests were performed on the neutron diffraction data (isotopic substitution on water-hydrogen) measured for the water - methane system near the hydrate formation region (at 18 MPa and 291 K). Two sets of starting reference potentials were used in the EPSR simulations: SPC/E [11] and L-J [9] models and TIP4P [12] and L-J [9] models. 0 2 4 6 8 10 -0.4 -0.2 0.0 0.2 0.4 Propane-water Propane + water + PVP F(Q) Q(1/Å) Deuteriated propane samples C3D8 + D2O 0 2 4 6 8 10 -0.4 -0.2 0.0 0.2 0.4 Protiated propane samples C3H8 + D2O Propane-water Propane + water + PVP F(Q) Q(1/Å) 0 5 10 150.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 g(r) r(Å) (b) 0 5 10 150.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 g(r) r(Å) (a) Figure 13 shows the hydrogen-hydrogen (a), hydrogen-oxygen (b), and oxygen-oxygen (c) radial distribution functions obtained using SPC/E and TIP4P references. These results indicate that the hydration shell structural results generated from EPSR computer simulations are not significantly sensitive to the reference starting potential. 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 0.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 14.00 r (A) g (r ) 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 0.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 14.00 r (A) g (r ) 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 0.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10.0 0 12.0 0 14.0 0 r (A) g (r ) Figure 13. (a). H-H, (b). H-Ow and (c) OW–OW radial distribution functions for methane - water generated using SPC/E and TIP4P water reference models and the L-J model for methane. CONCLUSIONS From the combined neutron diffraction – EPSR computer simulation studies, the hydration structure was found to be different in the liquid phases of the part-formed propane hydrate (sII type hydrate) compared to that before any hydrate formation. This effect was clearly demonstrated by the spatial density functions and also by interrogating the radial distribution functions that describe the propane – water interactions. Significant changes in these interactions were observed in going from the liquid propane-water mixture to propane hydrate. These radial distribution functions were obtained through the EPSR technique which has also been shown to be able to fit the crystal structure of sII hydrate. The effect of adding 1 wt.% of a kinetic hydrate inhibitor, PVP, on the water structure was examined. The measured total structure factors from propane-water mixtures that contained PVP in the mixture showed no evidence of a change to intermediate-range water structure compared to the mixture with no PVP present. Another conclusion that may be drawn from these results is that there was no evidence for the existence of any metastable phases during the formation of propane hydrate and methane hydrate. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The authors would like to thank the EPSRC and ISIS Facility for funding this work. Support from Chevron Technology Company is also acknowledged. Thanks also to John Dreyer and John Bones for their invaluable assistance during the experiments. REFERENCES [1] Sloan, E.D., Koh, C.A., Clathrate Hydrates of Natural Gases, 3rd Ed., CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 2008. [2] Soper, A.K., Howells, W.S., Hannon, A.C. ATLAS-Analysis of Time of Flight Diffraction Data from Liquids and Amorphous Samples, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, 2000. [3] Buchanan, P., Soper, A.K., Thompson, H., Westacott, R.E., Creek, J.L., Hobson, G., Koh, C.A., J. Chem. Phys., 2005: 123: 164507. [4] Soper. A. K., Mol. Phys., 2001: 99: 1503. [5] Bowron, D. T., Finney, J. L., Soper, A. K., J. Phys. Chem. B, 1998: 102: 3551. [6] Mak, T.C.W., McMullan, R. K., J. Chem. Phys., 1965: 42: 2732. [7] Thompson, H., Soper, A.K., Buchanan, P., Aldiwan, N., Creek, J.L., Koh, C.A., J. Chem. 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__label__wiki	0.849288	0.849288	The (In)effectiveness of Voluntarily Produced Transparency Reports Christopher Parsons. 2017. "The (In)effectiveness of Voluntarily Produced Transparency Reports," Business & Society, DOI: 10.1177/0007650317717957 23 Pages Posted: 22 Jun 2016 Last revised: 18 Jul 2017 See all articles by Christopher A. Parsons Christopher A. Parsons University of Toronto, Munk School of Global Affairs, Citizen Lab This article analyzes the relative effectiveness and limitations of companies’ voluntarily produced transparency reports in promoting change in firm and government behavior. Such reports are published by telecommunications companies and disclose how often and on what grounds government agencies compel customer data from these companies. These reports expose corporate behaviors while simultaneously lifting the veil of governmental secrecy surrounding these kinds of compulsions. Fung, Graham, and Weil’s ‘targeted transparency’ model is used to evaluate the extent to which these reports effect behavior. From the analysis, it is evident that telecommunications companies’ transparency reports are only partially effective; while firms may modify their reports to present more information, these reports do not necessarily induce government to more broadly revealing its own activities. The article ultimately suggests that voluntarily produced transparency reports may become more comparable to one another as a result of either corporate reports evolving in consultation with external stakeholders or following a crisis that prompts government or industry to adopt a given standard. Such standards may positively influence the effectiveness of reports while, at the same time, concealing as much about firm behaviors as they purport to reveal. Keywords: Telecommunications, transparency, law enforcement, public policy, corporate sustainability reporting, standardization Parsons, Christopher A., The (In)effectiveness of Voluntarily Produced Transparency Reports (June 21, 2016). Christopher Parsons. 2017. "The (In)effectiveness of Voluntarily Produced Transparency Reports," Business & Society, DOI: 10.1177/0007650317717957. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2798855 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2798855 Christopher A. Parsons (Contact Author) University of Toronto, Munk School of Global Affairs, Citizen Lab ( email )	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1549
__label__cc	0.635547	0.364453	Home // China, Ceramics and Glass // Moorcroft // Capt. Greenvile Collins Map "Fowey and Mounts Bay" A wonderful original map of Fowey and Mounts Bay, Cornwall from "The British Coasting Pilot" by Captain Greenvile Collins, published in 1693, by Clerk. The British Coasting Pilot was commissioned by King Charles II in 1676 after a Dutch invasion of the Thames showed a weakness in our knowledge of our own coastline. He spent 7 years collating information and making sketches and plates for his atlas, which was initially published in 1693 by a number of engravers. The production of the atlas did not end until 1792. This example covers the stretch of the Cornish coast around the mouth of the Fowey with an inset map of Mounts Bay, around Penzance. The top left has the number 17 in a small square and the bottom right shows the engravers mark' Ja Clerk sculp'. It has its original fold as published and is coloured. There is a fine illuminated cartouche presenting and dedicating the chart to the Lord Bishop of Bristol. Condition is very good showing no fading or bleaching. Paper Size: 50 x 61.5cm Print Size: 45.1 x 57cm	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1550
__label__cc	0.560146	0.439854	Mark Pestana Fine Art About Mark Pestana Visualizations of Earth, Sky, and Space I am captivated by the natural beauty of our planet, our place in the universe, and the inspiration from the great explorers of land, sea, air and space. I have an optimistic vision of humanity’s expansion beyond Earth and into the solar system. I attempt to convey the inherent art and science behind the emotion, wonder, and excitement of these subjects, depicting themes in aviation, space, landscapes, and seascapes…on Earth and beyond. Explore my website and discover a variety of genres and media, in oil and acrylic painting, pencil and ink, photography and more. Click here to learn about my art, Air Force, and NASA careers. If you are interested in contacting me, commissioning me to create a work of art, or in purchasing original paintings or fine art prints, please contact me at airart@sbcglobal.net All images Copyright © Mark Pestana. No copying, downloading, or any reproduction is allowed without the permission of Mark Pestana. Contact & Purchasing Mark Pestana creates original paintings in oils and acrylics. He can create compositions based on your commissions. Mark also sells fine art reproduction prints of many of his paintings. Submit orders to me or at FineArtAmerica. See the Aviation page and Space pages for descriptions. Each print is signed by the artist. Mark also paints aircraft directly on actual aeronautical charts which have been dry mounted for ease of framing. Specify your aircraft and flight area, airport, or base, and Mark will obtain the appropriate chart. See examples on the Aviation page, such as the U-2 Dragon Lady. All paintings and prints are shipped in sturdy containers and insured. Shipping charges vary by weight and distance, depending on the shipper.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1554
__label__cc	0.587201	0.412799	USPTO Patents For Humanity USPTO Humanitarian Award (50) * U.S. government recognition at a public awards ceremony * Publicity of your socially conscious efforts * Accelerated processing of select matters at USPTO See the Rules section for more info. Recognizing those who use patented technology to aid the less fortunate Congratulations to the 2013 Patents for Humanity Award recipients. Patents for Humanity creates business incentives for using patented technology to improve the lives of the poor. Apply by October 31, 2012! For over two centuries, strong patents have provided business incentives that encourage technological progress to build our modern world. As we struggle against humanitarian issues plaguing many of the world's poor, patents play an essential role in creating lasting solutions. Patents For Humanity is the USPTO's voluntary prize competition for patent owners and licensees. The pilot program encourages businesses of all kinds to apply their patented technology to addressing the world's humanitarian challenges. As an incentive, winners will receive a certificate for expedited processing of certain matters before the USPTO. Participants will submit applications describing how they have addressed humanitarian needs with their patented technology. Judging will be performed by researchers from academia and Federal labs donating their time. Up to 50 winners will be chosen in the pilot year, with winners receiving a certificate for accelerated processing at the USPTO. Applications will compete in four categories of global issues: Eligible technologies may include life-saving medicines and vaccines, medical diagnostic equipment, more nutritious or heartier crops, food storage & preservation technology, water sterilization devices, cleaner sources of household light and heat, or information devices promoting literacy and education, among others. The program is open to all types of organizations. Universities and small businesses are at the forefront of humanitarian endeavors, pioneering innovative new ways to reach people in need. Patents for Humanity seeks to recognize the important contributions made by a diverse range of organizations. For more information, see the Patents for Humanity program page at USPTO. View full rules Patent owners and licensees fill out program application Download and complete an application packet during the submission period (Mar 1 – Oct 31, 2012). When finished, upload a zip file with your completed packet. Any additional materials you wish to submit should be included in the zip file as well. You may also upload images, a video, or a link to a website related to your application. These will be included on your submission page for the public to see, but will not be considered in the judging process. Judging will be performed offline with the criteria listed in the Rules section of this site.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1561
__label__wiki	0.698305	0.698305	Luke Bryan Concert: Messy People Or Media Hype? By Mike Pintek June 23, 2014 at 5:02 pm Filed Under:Alyssa Marsico, Jade Hilliard, Jessica Berardino, Jordan Chapman, Luke Bryan concert, Mike Pintek, Parking Lots, Trash (Photo Credit: KDKA) PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) – KDKA Radio’s Mike Pintek decided to take a first-hand look at the trash left after the Luke Bryan concert. Producer’s Jessica Berardino and Alyssa Marsico joined intern’s Jordan Chapman and Jade Hilliard to discuss what they saw. The group agreed that the scenes shown on television were of only one part of the parking lots. In general the group noted that there was trash, but what they noticed was a lack of garbage cans, dumpsters and even port-o-johns. Marsico reported she arrived to the parking lot by 9:00am and by 12:00pm the port-o-johns were already full and unable to be used. Berardino added that there were people, not intoxicated, forming their own make-shift line and bathroom behind a dumpster. She noted they weren’t stumbling drunk, they just needed a place to go to the bathroom. Luke Bryan Parking Lots Part 1 (Blake Shelton (L) and Luke Bryan- Ethan Miller/Getty Images) The group agreed that only some of the parking lots had handed out garbage bags, while none that they knew of, had people asking to see a concert ticket before entering the parking lot. Hilliard was one of the strictly tailgating spectators who stayed after the concert began and noted that where she was, garbage bags were tied up and behind vehicles waiting to be picked up. “To be completely honest, I’m not the biggest country fan, so I wasn’t itching to go,” said Hilliard. “I truly do believe they (the media) were fishing for trash. Where I was, we cleaned up our spot, I basically saw 2 out of the so many people I was surrounded by, maybe 2 visibly drunk people.” Marsico’s tailgate was interrupted when a police officer invited himself to their food and snacks while in the parking lot by the Science Center. Marsico and Berardino noted in that lot alone, there were a handful of officers standing in around talking, not maintaining the crowd. (Luke Bryan- Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) “Well I’ll say that one parking lot that everyone keeps taking a picture of, I feel like the media went to that one because I’m going to put that out there and say the police did not do a good enough job taking care of underage drinkers,” said Berardino. She adds to her story that there were kids dancing on cars and swimming in a make shift pool in the bed of a truck. Numerous stories flooded in to The Mike Pintek Show regarding the quality of the parking lot, none of which stated that it was as bad as the media was making it seem. Callers consisted of concert goers and even the men who were responsible for the clean up. One man stated during his clean up, he didn’t have to do anything extreme that he wouldn’t have done after a Steelers tailgate. An owner of a company responsible for some of those lots commented the media has over-done this story. (Luke Bryan- Rick Diamond/Getty Images) Mike Pintek took to Facebook and located the Y108 Facebook page. There, the station posed the question, “How was your experience at Luke Bryan’s Heinz Field show?” Comments poured in and among them was an interesting remark made by a woman who was at the concert: “I seen (saw) the news filming the trash segment. They were interviewing people in our area and it was clean and the news team almost disappointed that it was clean. I even heard the guy go to the cameraman, let’s go up there it has to be worse…I lost some respect for that news station when I heard that.” Leroy Stotler is the owner of Three Rivers Power Sweep who cleans the stadium lots under contract with Alco Parking Corp. He called into Mike Pintek to make a personal comment regarding the clean-up. He agrees some lots were bad, maybe worse than a Steelers game, but nothing outrageous. “The trash down there was not as bad as Chesney I would say by a long shot it was not as bad,” said Stotler. “There were portions of some of the lots that were bad but in general I think that some of the things that the Steelers and Alco did to try and mitigate the amount of glass down there, which is one of the bigger dangers, did help.” “It wasn’t as bad as the Chesney concert, for sure. Maybe worse than a Steeler game, but some of it’s getting a little blown out of proportion,” said Stotler. His company is responsible for lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, all the main lots around the stadium’s, PNC Park and Heinz Field. He adds he was not the organization cleaning up the Science Center parking lot. Could it be that the media went out looking for a story to report on? The old saying goes, “if it bleeds, it leads.” (Luke Bryan- Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Music Choice) More From NewsRadio 1020 KDKA Like NewsRadio 1020 KDKA On Facebook Follow NewsRadio 1020 KDKA On Twitter	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1571
__label__wiki	0.625173	0.625173	Home / Collections / Daniel Will-Harris Reveal BRASS Reveal BRASS measures 10″ from end to end with 7″ to the closest hole and 8 3/4″ inches from the farthest hole. Reveal is a unisex watch measuring 40mm (1.57″) in diameter and 7.6mm (0.30″) high. It is made of brass color IP stainless steel and comes with a 20mm (3/4″) black or brown leather band. Pull-down bar gives you the option of purchasing an extra black silicone. Reveal BRASS quantity SKU: PJT-7203BR-40 Category: Daniel Will-Harris Tags: 40mm, brass, reveal 40mm Past, Present & Future Watch $135.00 – $150.00 40mm Steel Reveal Watch $135.00 – $150.00 40mm Reveal Watch $135.00 – $165.00 About Daniel Will-Harris 40mm Reveal Watch with Time in the Present! With the 40mm Reveal Watch, time is always in the present. This timekeeper reveals the current time through a looking glass while fading the past and the future. If you are a person of the present, this watch is made specifically for you. Originally introduced in 2001, The Reveal Watch has never been duplicated. Now made in brass color IP case (a process that makes for a hardened black coating to prevent peeling or chipping), The 40mm Reveal Watch is available with either a smooth black leather band or brown band. Reveal BRASS is simple and beautiful. The 40mm Reveal Watch has three discs. The first or outer disc shows the hour. With each passing moment the correct time “fades” into view while the older time fades out of view. The center or middle disc displays the minutes in increments of 5″ while the center or smallest disc has a small dot indicating the seconds. TIME WRIT LARGE This classic minimalist Reveal BRASS becomes even more contemporary in a bigger, bolder size that complement’s the design’s unique subtlety. The new 40mm Reveal BRASS Watch is available three ways. While all three are made of stainless steel now you can choose between a black IP plating, brass IP plating on stainless steel or a silver color brushed stainless steel. Reveal celebrates its 13th year with the creation of a newer and larger size. While copied, Reveal has never been duplicated… until now. Available in a 40mm diameter (1.57″), this oversized Reveal is not just a man’s watch, but is for anyone who prefers a larger and bolder timepiece. Created in 2001, Reveal is tomorrows classic today! A unique analog watch that reads in a digital format. A true contemporary of time! For a more complete view of The 40mm Reveal Watch be certain to scroll down a bit to see the working model. Reveal is 40mm in diameter (1.57″) and 8.85mm high (0.35″) Brown, Gold, Brass 8.85mm (0.32") Leather, Leather + Extra Black Silicone Band MoMA called Will-Harris “a computer graphics pioneer,” and his work “truly unique.” Daniel Will-Harris is a computer graphics pioneer who literally wrote the book on computer typography, design and publishing in print and on the web. He invented the EsperFonto system which created a new paradigm in typeface selection. He has designed award-winning books and book covers for major publishers, visual systems for the entertainment industry and identities for restaurants listed among the top 50 in the country. He has written and edited seven best-selling books, as well as international design publications. He is currently at work writing and designing his second book of short stories, creating a cutting-edge clothing line called “Under Cover” and a series of of “souvenirs of imaginary places,” and acting in independent films. M&Co Bodoni Brass Watch 33mm Past, Present & Future Black Steel Reveal Watch Sleek and Modern Past, Present & Future 40mm STEEL TILL STEEL Mesh Band 33mm Reveal Classic Watch Elos STEEL Watch Archives (Out of Production) Products from Yesteryear Digital Destruction Brass LCD Watch Elos BLACK	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1578
__label__cc	0.576672	0.423328	Music from the Goddess's Vault Religion Alternative Spirituality Music Music from the Goddess's Vault « » Beltaine/Atheopaganism By Midnight Starr. Discovered by Player FM and our community — copyright is owned by the publisher, not Player FM, and audio streamed directly from their servers. Almost two years ago, I did a show on Atheist Paganism. I feel that I might be repeating myself because, here is a group of Pagans that call themselves Atheopagans, and they are Atheist. I am going to be talking about this group and more. The Spirit Guide of the Week is the Tree and the Dream Symbol is Face. Songs Feature: 1. Grandmother Tree by Mama Gina 2. Spiritual Wake-Up by Professor Trance 3. The Beginning of the Earth by Reclaiming 4. The Hanging Tree by Blackmore’s Night 5. Earth Warrior by OMNIA 6. Her Face In the Sky by Ginger Ackley 7. The Empire of Lies by The Wishing Tree 8. 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I will talk about what an Empath is, what their traits are and what an Energy Vampire is as well. The spirit guide of the week is the Elephant and the dream is Movie/Cinema in Dreams. Songs Featured: 1. Karmic Emergency by Livia 2. Madman by Two Witches 3. Divine Emotion by Elaine Silve ...… Spells Episode46:00 Summary: Today's show is all about something that all of us Pagans first learned when we were in training: Spells. I am going to talk about the history of it, the Wiccan Rede, the Threefold Law and the Rule of Three. The Spirit Guide is a request from a listener via Twitter. It's Durga. The dream symbol of the week is blood. Songs Featured: 1. ...… Sympathetic Magick Episode45:00 Summary: It's all about Sympathetic Magick. I'll explain what that is and the two distinct parts of this form of modality. You'll have to find out what those distinct parts are by listening to this show. The Spirit Guide of the Week is Aradia and the Dream Symbols are Chase, Chair, and Warehouse. Songs Featured: 1. Magic Shoppe by Cynthia McQui ...… Dream Interpretation Episode42:00 Summary I know that I do a dream interpretation on every show. This one is no exception. I am going to take a more deeper look into it. There is a history and there are many different theories. I am only going to mention a few here. The Spirit Guide is Madame La Linn and the Dream Symbol is Walking. Songs Feature: 1. If You Can Dream by Ginger ...… Romanian Paganism46:00 Summary: This show is for anybody who has a Romanian background or is interested in learning more about the different Pagan covens in Romania. There are three groups that I will be talking about Zalmoxian, Dacian, and Thracian. The Spirit Guide of the Week is Bendis and Dream Symbols are Knives and Blades. Songs Featured: 1, Heart of Lilith by ...… Beltaine/Atheopaganism45:00 Summary: Almost two years ago, I did a show on Atheist Paganism. I feel that I might be repeating myself because, here is a group of Pagans that call themselves Atheopagans, and they are Atheist. I am going to be talking about this group and more. The Spirit Guide of the Week is the Tree and the Dream Symbol is Face. Songs Feature: 1. Grandmoth ...… Start listening to Music from the Goddess's Vault on your phone right now with Player FM's free mobile app, the best podcasting experience on both iPhone and Android. Your subcriptions will sync with your account on this website too. Podcast smart and easy with the app that refuses to compromise. Flashback Requests (Barry James) Barry first found music when he borrowed his sister's record collection when he was about eight and was hooked. When Caroline started it was a new beginning, and he listened to all the stations, but Caroline was his favourite by far.Later he became a singer in a band, then started doing discos when he was 18. He joined Caroline in 1977, touring the country with the Caroline Roadshow for 10 years, having great fun. Barry helped with tender trips and worked on the Ross Revenge in '84 and '85. ... Firebeatz Radio Firebeatz presents Firebeatz Radio RA Exchange The weekly Resident Advisor Exchange - www.residentadvisor.net Revealed Radio Revealed Recordings has gone on to define a genre. Evolving from a simple start up label to one of the biggest platforms for progressive and electro house music in the world and an intrinsic member of the scene. Since its inaugural release, almost 5 years ago the label has spread its reach global and is now a dominant force, hosting festival arenas and club events all around the world. Looking forward it is now time for a new chapter in the labels history and this month sees the launch of, R ...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1582
__label__cc	0.626061	0.373939	Print Run Podcast Print Run Podcast « » Episode 105—What Should Agents Do? By Erik Hane and Laura Zats. Discovered by Player FM and our community — copyright is owned by the publisher, not Player FM, and audio streamed directly from their servers. ...It’s a big, open-ended question, but it’s one we ask ourselves this week with regard to how the role of agents and agencies could shift to meet the needs of modern publishing. We talk through some big ideas and some small tweaks, and have a wide-ranging conversation on how agenting could look different--for both agents themselves and the authors they work with. Episode 106—The One with the Paint Fumes54:41 Hello from the recording studio, where a large paint job is in progress--but it’s only making the takes stronger. Today we talk about the recent New York Times article about the rampant fraud and counterfeit problem on Amazon, and then contrast it with a GOOD publishing thing, the success of Minotaur Books and their fascinating approach to achi ...… Episode 105—What Should Agents Do?58:30 ...It’s a big, open-ended question, but it’s one we ask ourselves this week with regard to how the role of agents and agencies could shift to meet the needs of modern publishing. We talk through some big ideas and some small tweaks, and have a wide-ranging conversation on how agenting could look different--for both agents themselves and the aut ...… Episode 104—The Cancelers Become The Canceled49:16 This week, in light of the Natasha Tynes story, we discuss the trend of books being canceled by publishers due to bad behavior online by their authors. In a time when authors often find themselves harassed online with the intent of driving them off platforms or costing them opportunities, how can we make sure that decisions in response to inter ...… Episode 103—Talking About Talking About Books (with Nathan Goldman)51:01 This week we’re joined by literary critic and editor Nathan Goldman to talk about the current state of book discourse, and the role literary criticism plays in the broader publishing ecosystem, especially in the age of Goodreads and Amazon consumer reviews. We discuss blurbs, boosterism, book twitter, the importance of “negative” or nuanced rev ...… Episode 102—The Hope-isode53:12 After a few weeks of covering various bits of doom and gloom in the publishing world, people asked us: “why would you or anyone want to take part in this industry?” That’s actually a very good question, and in this episode, which fixates on what we find hopeful about the book world as it currently exists, we try to answer it. We get into why we ...… Episode 101—Print Run Morning Drive Time Radio Hour41:19 We recorded in the morning this time, and the results… the results are something. In light of publishers turning down Woody Allen’s memoir, we talk about the publisher role as tastemaker--and how far too often and increasingly frequently, they choose to abdicate that responsibility. We also talk about a new interesting copyright protection act ...… Episode 100—Print Run 10058:11 We’ve made it to our 100th episode! Mostly this week we spend a little time reflecting on where the show has been, how it’s changed itself and us, and how the book world we’ve been talking about since late 2016 has progressed. Come hang out--it’s a fun, reflective episode that gives us all a chance to take stock of the last 100 Weeks Of Books!… Episode 99—WGA Walks Away56:21 Our main conversation this week is about the recent decision by the Writers Guild of America to push forward in encouraging its members to fire their agents, despite mounting pressure and uncertainty for the writers in their ranks. It’s a really noteworthy (and brave!) step that cuts to the heart of so many issues of how entertainment and publi ...… Episode 98—You Betcha1:01:54 After some lighter conversation about Laura’s recent Wisconsin book trip, what we’re reading, and who the writerly voice of the millennial generation might be, we talk about Stacey Abrams’s romance-novel-themed appearance on Colbert, a recent discussion about whether the Bad Sex Awards are reflections of America’s latent puritanism, and the lar ...… Episode 97—The April Fools1:04:43 In light of another RITA award controversy, we discuss the different ways that the literary world hands out prizes, and discuss the interplay between readers, writers, and critics when it comes to shaping the awards landscape. Plus, a discussion about a very good publishing op-ed in the Guardian in a new edition of “What’s Going On Down There?” ...… Episode 96—The English Patients59:35 We’re back, with a recap of our time at the London Book Fair! It was a trip that reminded us of where we sit in the vast constellation of publishing as an industry, and we got to see how the rubber meets the road in foreign-rights sales too. Come hang out for one of our chattier episodes, full of some Publishing Truths and also just some trip r ...… Episode 95—Comps, Comps, Comps1:03:05 This week’s episode is all about comp titles--far from being just something you put in a query letter, comps are how the whole industry talks to itself, and in many ways that practice has come to shape publishing in significant ways. If every book’s prospects exist in relation to a different, preexisting book, how does that change what gets pub ...… Episode 94—Speaking To The Manager1:08:20 This week’s show features a discussion on the tricky nature of writing fiction about real historical figures, and the heavy responsibility a writer carries in managing source material, historical gaps, and power dynamics. Then, separately, we talk about how agents and authors might balance the much-justified desire for industry transparency wit ...… Episode 93—Grammar and Power1:00:36 In this week’s show, we discuss everyone’s favorite topic: grammar. How do certain conventions in grammar, syntax, and punctuation end up as class signifiers or tools for enforcing other systems of power? We talk style guides, copy editing, the new book on grammar by Benjamin Dreyer, and plenty else. Also: the horrors of magazine submission fee ...… Episode 92—We’re Not Teching Our Way Out of This57:02 We survived the cold! This week we take a look at Wattpad’s new plan to create a full-service publisher and “revolutionize” the media industry (lol), especially in light of further traditional imprint closures and consolidations. Then, we examine that bonkers New Yorker story about Dan Mallory, and discuss how and why some people in the publish ...… Episode 91—Writing Viral47:51 In light of the NYT’s critical response to the debut story collection from Kristen Roupenian (author of “Cat Person”), we trace the publishing route from the initial story’s viral success to where the collection is at now, and talk fairly extensively about how publishing handles and responds to viral success. We see a connection between that re ...… Episode 90—Everybody Settle Down46:13 This week, we take stock of three bizarre and unsettling publishing stories: the apparent missteps in the reporting and fact-checking in Jill Abramson’s new book, the author Sherrilyn Kenyon filing a lawsuit over having been poisoned, and to top it all off, Kathleen Hale getting another book deal that strangely seems to celebrate the fact that ...… Episode 89—Welcome To Another Year Of Books41:22 Happy new year, everyone! On the first Print Run of 2019, We take a look at the year ahead by going through what we’re excited about in the book world, what we’re scared of, predictions, and resolutions. We’ll make it a great year in which certainly nothing will ever happen that makes us mad at all!By Erik Hane and Laura Zats. Episode 88—Print Run Holiday Gift Guide 2018!44:09 Folks, it’s that time of year again. After a riveting new edition of everyone’s favorite Australia-themed segment What’s Going On Down There, we get into some gift suggestions for the Print Run fan in your life. This obviously ranges from the genuinely useful (electric tea kettle!) to the—uh, less so. Anyway, join us for a loose and fun episode ...… Episode 87—Scandal Makers50:34 As we come back from a few weeks off, we spent this episode getting caught up on all the times people in the book world got mad recently, including the Nora Roberts-Tomi Adeyemi kerfuffle (and spinoff argument!), a poet who tattooed a plagiarized verse on her forearm, and people getting mad at JK Rowling for—let’s see here—having a room in whic ...… Episode 86—Trial and Error55:32 This week we pay respects to Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee, who died this week at age 95. Then we get into one of the most pervasive yet undiscussed topics in all of publishing: failure. Trying things that don’t work is the signature trait of nearly every facet of the industry, and yet it’s so rarely brought to light in the way successes understandab ...… Episode 85—The Celebs are At It Again51:44 Folks . . . The celebs, there are so many. This week--after digging into a delightful historical episode of a book-theft epidemic in Australia—we explore the concept of celebrity book clubs and their effect on the publishing industry. How does the desire to land a book with Oprah or Reese Witherspoon or Jimmy Fallon change how certain projects ...… Episode 84—Red Dead Novel Writing Month58:52 This week, after working through our thoughts on National Novel Writing Month (happy writing, everyone!), we discuss the intriguing critical response to the video game “Red Dead Redemption 2.” Apart from it being widely loved, people are specifically enjoying how difficult and tedious it is in spots--is this still an experience readers have wit ...… Episode 83—Post-Wedded Bliss56:22 We’re back! Fresh off the both of us having our respective weddings, we get caught up quickly on the last few weeks of publishing news before diving into the topic of creative and literary burnout. When someone working in a creative field is feeling low energy, how might that affect their habits, or their reading tastes, or even the types of pr ...… Episode 82—Awards and Canons1:01:06 We’ve got freshly announced National Book Award and Man Booker finalist lists to discuss, so we give our impressions on what we’re seeing, how these lists relates to the broad Book Conversation that’s been happening throughout the year, and how we feel the winners might shake out. It offers a nice foundation for our other topic, a look at a rec ...… Episode 81—The Machine Made Me Do It50:21 This week, we found a very strange new “writing residency” model that, while obviously dangerous in this instance, we feel could crop up more and more. The sheer precarity of the writing life is going to lead to different institutions offering “solutions” that at first might seem attractive, but must be watched closely. Also, in light of two bo ...… Episode 80—Hedging Bets49:44 This week, after swatting another terrible article about YA literature out of the sky, we talk about the perceived moral stands publishers are able with regard to “controversial” authors. Publishers often wait until the most obviously lucrative moment to support marginalized authors and their projects, and also refuse to cut bait with toxic aut ...… Episode 79—To Loon It May Concern49:44 This week we debut our new advice-column segment, where we try get a handle on the messiest book situations our listeners have found themselves in. We’ve got some critique-group quandaries this week, which felt like a good place to start. Also: please, please send us your messiest, stupidest, and most dramatic publishing-related qualms! Email t ...… Episode 78—Soap, Crimes, and Deckled Edges52:08 Laura’s back from WorldCon, so we catch up by talking about all sorts of things, from the convention itself and the YA “soap controversy,” to the dangers of grifty politics books and everyone’s favorite book design feature, the deckled edge. A fun, free-flowing episode in which we’re mostly just happy to be back in the studio!… Episode 77—Call and Response52:24 On the heels of recent publishing news as well as the response to NYT’s hiring of Sarah Jeong, this week’s show focuses on a phenomenon that is only going to get more common: bad-faith mobs appealing to power in an attempt to have writers or artists fired. 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__label__wiki	0.594094	0.594094	December 1, 2014 December 1, 2014 by CarrieLynn D. Reinhard Deliver Us From Evil: The Danger of Possessing Men As we have repeatedly seen during this project we are calling Tensions in Exorcism Cinema, there appears to be a narrative made popular by the success of The Exorcist (1973). There is a reason we like to say that the 1973 movie is the one that started it all, even though there had been films before The Exorcist that depicted demonic possession and exorcism rituals. The success of the 1973 horror classic led to many other film producers, around the world and across time, to attempt to capitalize on its success by essentially redoing the film’s central narrative and conflict. A common narrative and conflict emerged across the movies that were released after The Exorcist. In our analysis of The Last Exorcism and The Last Exorcism Part II, we call this commonality the “traditional exorcism narrative.” In this traditional exorcism narrative, a demonic or evil force possesses a girl or young woman, leading her to behave “badly,” as defined by society and culture. This afflicted person must then be saved, and thereby the danger to the rest of use removed, by some member of a religious order, usually a male priest, reverend, pastor or rabbi. This male religious figure can be read as representing a patriarchal order that seeks to maintain a status quo in which women are not a threat. By removing the possession and returning women to a state of innocence, the threat the woman represents is undone and traditional order is restored. We have seen this pattern repeated over and over again, across time and cultures. Few films reject or subvert this narrative. As we have discussed, The Last Exorcism Part II does subvert this narrative. Additionally, while exceedingly rare, there are stories that focus on the possessed being male. Most of these films come to us by being associated with The Exorcist, and thus could be read as attempting to keep the franchise fresh. For example, The Exorcist III could be read at William Peter Blatty’s attempt to reignite the passion generated from the first movie. Furthermore, while Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist featured a possessed African boy, the movie was scrapped by the studio as the official prequel to The Exorcist, leading to Exorcist: The Beginning returning to the possessed woman as threat narrative. Additionally, the “true story” behind The Exorcist, Possessed, which featured a possessed young boy, only aired on Showtime. These three films, then show examples of trying to capitalize on The Exorcist by presenting twists on this traditional exorcism narrative, but none were financially or culturally successful. Beyond this franchise, there have been occasions of men being possessed during the course of an exorcism cinema film, such as in The Devil Inside or The Rite. However, these possessions were secondary to the main female possessions that were at the center of the film or were the inciting incidents of each film’s narrative. Only in The Rite does the possession really feature the conflict between a possessed person and a man of faith how is struggling with his faith, this conflict being so central to the traditional exorcism narrative. In a sense, the presence of a possessed man in exorcism cinema is more novelty than commonality. Which is what makes Deliver Us from Evil (2014) interesting; perhaps, the only thing that makes this film interesting. This film comes to us from director Scott Derrikson, who directed The Exorcism of Emily Rose, which we have previously discussed as generating this second wave of exorcism cinema. However, where as Emily Rose is understated and almost cerebral, Deliver Us shows the Jerry Bruckheimer touch. According to the documentaries that came out with the Blu-ray’s release, Bruckheimer was the one who wanted to make the movie, calling it Serpico meets The Exorcist. Bruckheimer had read the books written by Ralph Sarchie, the real-life NYPD detective, who wrote about his encounters with the paranormal before and after he left the force. (The movie focuses on telling how Sarchie got into this paranormal business.) After having read the books, Bruckheimer said he wanted to “bring the real paranormal to the audience.” Whether or not this movie brings the “real paranormal” is, of course, a point for discussion and debate. The filmmakers did acknowledge how they had to modify elements of the real-life stories to make them cinematic, such as creating the character of Father Mendoza (Edgar Ramirez) from an amalgamation of different persons Sachie has worked with over the years. What is interesting is that in making the true story more cinematic, the filmmakers appear to have fallen back on the traditional exorcism narrative. Even if the film does feature a possessed man at the center of the narrative and conflict, the protagonists are nonetheless constructed as men who have questioned or are questioning their faith and belief in God. The lapsed or lapsing Catholic is again positioned at the center of this film as the savior of the possessed and the world. Also interesting is how this portrayal of possession relates to the portrayal in The Exorcist III, which Chris and I reflected upon as we watched the film for what male possessions suggests about power. This observation, and more, are included below as I present our thoughts from watching Deliver Us from Evil. Since this is a relatively new movie, I will caution that there be spoilers ahead. Yay, it’s a Bruckheimer! Said no one ever. Starting in a desert — how very The Exorcist of you. Also Iraq — pretty sure that was the same country as The Exorcist, only then it was pre-war, pre-Saddam, pre-US-hating-the-Middle-East Iraq. Here we are starting with solders during Iraqi Invasion. The film says it is 2010, so we could read the film as trying to tie into post-9/11 fears about the Other that is Islam. Or, could the movie be saying that war is the evil that leads to demonic possession? Spiders. Lots of spiders. Snakes. Bats. Definitely evil omen animals. The soldiers are going into a cave, a tomb, underground. We see the tomb through a camera mounted on one of the soldiers, so even getting a found footage feel here. Electrical glitches in the light. Then someone screams — bad stuff! Cut to a dirty, rainy city in the dark, finding a dead infant body, and we meet our hero Sachie (Eric Bana). Camera is shaking as he walks away, distraught from the dead body. His subjectivity or something more ominous? Sachie has a “radar” to find bad cases — so supernatural link established for our main character, giving him some sort of power in this world. Sachie and his partner, Butler (Joel McHale — I kid you note), respond to a call about a domestic violence dispute — a Marine, perhaps “still fighting the war” as Sachie put it. The Marine’s nails are funky — diseased and bloody — like he’s been clawing at things. After this, we cut to a different soldier, who is apparently going stir crazy, but knew the other solider? Confused about all of that. But the man does go jogging, something Father Karras liked to do in The Exorcist. And now the Bronx Zoo. This movie likes to jump around. We see an owl, hyenas, wolves — again, rather ominous animals. Apparently a lady tossed her kid in the lion’s pen, and all the lights in the zoo went out. Demons! The monkeys are agitated. Because crazy lady is with them, digging at dirt and rocks, rather animalistic, just speaking nonsense then quoting a Psalm, dirty face. Scarred face. Sachie finds a man in zoo who was painting — his face is painted, black around his mouth and eyes — and I think it is the solider from the beginning of the film. The crazy woman appears afraid of him. And another new person! Must be the wife/girlfriend of Sachie, Jen (Olivia Munn). The solider who was jogging is instead a Jesuit priest, Father Mendoza (Jesuit, just like in The Exorcist). He takes charge of the crazy woman. He’s a specialist, and asks how the woman was behaving, if she was very strong — clearly he is thinking possession. Crazy woman makes snake noises. Police department gets a call about a basement, the family hearing weird noises, things moving down there. All after it was painted — most likely from the same guy painting in the zoo. So of course Sachie, acting on his radar, takes it. He sees a pattern! To me, it seems like we are dealing with a [REC]2 situation of infectious possession. The story appears to be about multiple people becoming possessed. Sachie and Butler go to the house with the basement. The house is owned by refugees from a war, saying the whole house is possessed. Electrical problems, holy candles will not burn. Oh and a pissy cat — Sachie does not like cats. But that hatred/fear never pays off. Just another “these animals are evil” symbolism. Sachie goes into the evil basement, which means we also have a connection with Amityville 2, The Conjuring — this movie is borrowing quite a bit from previous exorcism cinema, almost like a pastiche. Snake in the basement. But not really. What is really there is a dead body of a man – – eye moved, stomach moved, and then the body burst open with flies. Body looked like it had been strangled or suffocated. And the painter was the last to see this man alive. So many cockroaches…In the dead man’s apartment, all kinds of weird drawings of figures on the wall. And the crazy lady was the dead man’s wife. The apartment is desiccated, like it has been abandoned for years. Sachie hears children laughing as they walk through it. Pendant of Jesus with cloven hooves around the dog’s neck. A cat strung up and disemboweled on cross as Jesus. Lots of connections being made between animals and evil in the movie. Sachie does not go to church with family — so here we have a man without faith! He was an altar boy who says he outgrew it. He’s also apparently an absent husband and father — even when he is there, he isn’t there. Ah, the evil has followed him home, it seems, as the little fish attack and kill the big fish. Father Mendoza says there are two type of evils: secondary, which men do to men, and primary, which comes from evil spirits. Good to know. So again we have a possessed woman as the concern of the priest, at least here in the beginning. However, she is just a stepping stone. The painter guy, Santino (Sean Harris), the dead guy from the basement, and the wife beater all served together in military in Iraq. Griggs, from the basement, committed suicide by swallowing paint thinner. Santino was called in to paint over graffiti on lion’s den at the zoo, but it looks like religious writing. As Sachie and Butler watch the surveillance video, Sachie hears a clicking in the static and children laughing. As he peers closer at screen, he sees a color image of a bloody man in extreme close-up, and only he sees or hears these things. It seems that Sachie has snapped, too many dead or abused children around him. Ah, Santino and Griggs painted the home office of the wife beater. This possession spreads via paint! The wife beater would scratch at windows, floors. He was a combat videographer — the one who took the video we saw at the beginning of the film. Sachie finds an hieroglyphic of an owl behind paint in wife beater’s office. And Sachie’s daughter has a new owl toy that appears to be possessed. See, owls are evil. Daughter hears loud scratches in her room as nightlight flickers. Sachie uncovers the same type of graffiti in the office that was at the zoo — looks like cuneiform, ancient writing. Lights dim, he hears the children laughing. The wife beater reappears, growing, attacks him like an animal — moves like an animal, even leaps out the window. And apparently Santino could talk to lions. Are we dealing with the idea of a link between animals and demons? Are animals unclean spirits? Sachie finds the footage of the soldiers going into the tomb. A lot of bats swirl around Santino, who goes further into the tomb despite people asking him not to. He sees this writing on the tomb wall — same as scrawled in lion’s pit, den, and in the evil basement. Another link to The Exorcist: sexy priest teaming with cop! Sachie and Mendoza are peaking to crazy lady Jane in asylum, with her behind bars and acting like an animal, like seeing an animal at the zoo. She starts speaking in Latin. Her face is clearly distorted, like a possessed woman. Sachie shows him the inscription and she bites him, won’t let go until Mendoza completes a prayer. She bit him exactly where the wife beater cut him at the beginning of the film. Something about playing the song “People are Strange” by the Doors — something about doors, perhaps the idea of people being doors to demons. Ah, it is a Persian and Latin inscription. Latin talks about providing a portal, gateway, a door. An invitation to allow an evil entity into the world. We hear the Doors song on the jukebox at the bar as they discuss this. Priest discusses how he was a drug addict, and how he had the choice to live or die, so he found God. Sachie outgrew God because he saved his mother, not God. So definitely a lot of lapsed or problematic relationships with God in our two protagonists. However, Mendoza now believes in evil presences, demons, as he apparently dealt with one in a young girl before. He plays the audiotape for Sachie to hear the possession — and again, sound of young children laughing. Mendoza smokes and drinks because it helps him get through. So he’s not exactly a perfect priest. Sachie has to be the savior for his wife, his daughter — right now, he is failing at doing so. His wife is losing faith in him — and perhaps he is losing faith in himself. Sachie sees the bloody figure of a man again — this time in his daughter’s bedroom. Who the heck is that? And crazy Jane apparently killed her orderly, walks out with the keys in her mouth like an animal. Not only is she no longer a woman, she is also no longer a human — she is an animal. This possession as completely reduced her. Mendoza says people are getting possessed by seeing the message. That Santino is creating doorways and recruiting people. Again, a bit like an infection. He also believes that Sachie’s radar is a spiritual gift, that makes him a target. Indeed, Sachie’s gift is kinda putting his family in danger — especially his daughter. We are then fearful because it is a child in danger, but perhaps doubly so because it is a girl. Mendoza is definitely not a perfect priest. He had sex with a woman, the mother of the possessed girl, which lead to her becoming pregnant, and he suggested an abortion. He goes on to say how a saint is not a moral exemplar but a life-giver. All of this with the idea of confession as important, as the need to unburden oneself of hidden pain or else it will overwhelm you. Which seems to indicate that Sachie is not an innocent figure, which contrasts with his daughter and what we assume about crazy Jane. The idea that men are allowed to be flawed and complex. Sachie hears the Doors song again, like it is on a record. They are at Santino’s residence. Lots of flickering lights. In the basement of the building, Santino is calling out for help, desperate, before howling in anger/pain. We hear “Pop Goes the Weasel” playing on the piano, and the wife beater jumps out of it — again, animal symbolism, which I think then also links it to The Exorcist prequels, especially via the hyenas. The wife beater reacts to the crucifix on his head as Mendoza intones, sings in Latin over him to subdue him. Meanwhile Santino is killing Butler. Okay, confession time — getting to hear Sachie’s secret. Some type of old case about a child murderer. He compares murdered girl to his own daughter. Sachie hulked out on the murderer. Ah, so that is the guy he keeps seeing images of. So here we have a man being haunted by his demons, and because of that, he is having a hard time dealing with the people who are actually possessed by demons. So of course the daughter has a Jack-in-the-box that does the “Pop Goes the Weasel” music — and it starts playing on its own — and the stuffed owl jumps onto the ground and rolls towards her — door closes. Jack-in-the-box has black all over its face. Santino is in the house, and apparently gets her. Driving along home and crazy Jane lands on Sachie’s car from a very high distance — she bounces off, bloody, body badly broken, definitely dead. So we get the image of a woman’s body completely destroyed. Santino calls, said he made Jane jump, and Sachie realizes Santino is in his house. Santino has carvings all over his body of the message, trying to make Sachie read it to become possessed. But Sachie just wants to find his family. At the precinct, some type of weird blue foam coming out of Santino’s mouth. Time to interrogate Santino to find the family — Mendoza is there. One cop says “this guy’s not human.” Priest says they need to do a full ritual exorcism. One of the other cops goes into the room behind the two-way mirror, reacts to the idea of an exorcism as “get the fuck out of here.” According to Mendoza, there are six stages to exorcism, and Sachie must help with all of them. (I could not make out what they are from the film, but here is a discussion on that idea.) After being splashed with holy water, Santino emits a high pitch scream, constant, and vibrating. He is bouncing in the chair to which he’s strapped, and Sachie shows weakness, which Mendoza helps him through by saying it will pass, just the first stage. So the priest is explaining how the exorcism works as we go. Mendoza asking for the demon’s name in various languages. Man bites out parts of his own leg. Why if they are reading the message on his body is no one becoming possessed? Especially the guy behind the two-way mirror, who we never see again as shit gets real. Confusing narrative logic… There is almost something more disgusting about a man being the possessed one — like I know how much more damage he can do. To himself and to others. And indeed that is what this movie shows, as the possessed controls those around him — like in Exorcist III. Also, disgusting, as a huge gash opens across the Santino’s head — showing the damage he can do to himself. Stigmata moment, of the crown of thorns. Santino taunting Mendoza by saying the woman he had sex with kept the baby, that the priest has a son. All the demon’s psychological manipulation. The demon’s name is Jungler? And only Sachie can hear him speak his name. Also, just realized, the possessed man’s name is Santino — which is kinda like saint — perhaps why the demon chose him? Also kinda then links to this idea Mendoza had of saints being life-givers. Santino’s possession gave him the power to control the lives of others by getting them possessed as well. In a sense, Santino gave life to other demons by opening the doors into other people. In this way, a life-giver is a dangerous thing to be. Happy music when the demon is expelled. And as they find the family alive. The end credits give the information about this being a true story, by saying that Sachie retired from the police force and continued to work with the priest. The film also gives writing credits to the real officer, since this movie is based on his writings. Along with The Exorcist III, the films seems to indicate that when a man becomes possessed, he is dangerous because he is able to possess others, turn others to evil. With a woman, the possession is more contained within her, and then her actions are the threat to those around her. But even with [REC]2, the possession going viral is because of a man’s actions — if he was not looking for the biological nature and the vaccine, then it might have been contained to just the woman. A man’s threat to the world is because he has power already, and is able to use that power to influence others to do evil. A woman’s threat is in the gaining of power through the possession and thus threatening the world because she upsets the status quo. A man having power is the status quo, but a man must use his power for good and not evil. A woman is just a threat when she gains power. But that’s just our take — what’s yours? Posted in Critical/Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Gender Studies, SexualityTagged Africa, Amityville, animals, Blackwater Valley Exorcism, Conjuring, Deliver Us from Evil, demonic possession, demons, Eric Bana, evil omens, exorcism, Father Karras, found footage, infection, Iraq, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jesuit, Joel McHale, Jungler, minutia reception, Olivia Munn, Possessed, Ralph Sachie, saints, Scott Derricson, The Devil Inside, The Doors, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Exorcist, The Last Exorcism, The Rite, true stories, war Previous From Reaffirming to Challenging Traditions: A critical comparison of The Last Exorcism and The Last Exorcism Part II Next Chris’s Cult Catalogue: No Way Out (1973) 3 thoughts on “Deliver Us From Evil: The Danger of Possessing Men” Lamour says: I liked the blending of cop drama and exorcism film. Although I didn’t initially think of it this way, making the possessed a man rather than a woman does lend an extra layer of danger to the possessed. The cop in the Deliver Is From Evil movie is Sarchie not Sachie. CarrieLynn D. Reinhard says: Lol, yeah, I kept messing up his name. Thankfully we have it right in the book.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1585
__label__wiki	0.607192	0.607192	E-VEHICLES \| URBAN STYLE \| SMART DESIGN \| COOL TECHNOLOGY Plugin-magazine.com Plugin Vehicles Rinspeed Etos at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas The idea of the Swiss automotive visionary Frank Rinderknecht, presented this past October as a concept sketch, has become a reality. The Rinspeed Etos concept car will be displayed as a world premiere at the CES Consumer Electronics and Technology Show, and in March, presented to the automotive public in Geneva. A key feature distinguishing the car's body from the BMW i8, which was its inspired the concept and lent Rinspeed the powertrain and technical conception, is a landing pad at the rear for the drone that enables the driver to record the driving or interesting details in the surroundings and forward the footage to online friends. The sketch did not allow to make out that this is essentially not merely a 'mini heliport', but in fact a large screen consisting of 12,000 LED's that can transform it into a light panel or something similar. It was developed by Weidplas, a Swiss company. A similar screen is also featured on the rear window, and the seats are also equipped with LED's. The most notable element of the passenger space is the steering wheel that will retract into the dashboard when the vehicle is in autonomous driving mode. The driver and the passenger are also able to customise two 21.5-inch ultra wide screens or simply read a book or relax in other ways. Entertainment is provided by the Harman Connected Car infotainment system that is capable of anticipating the passengers' wishes. If the client wants to control the system further, it will react to voice commands, hand movements and touchscreen and button presses. In addition to the drone, the car monitors its surroundings using 8 video cameras combined to create 180 degree images of the area in front and behind the vehicle and even views 'around the corner' onto the wheels and other areas that risk being damaged while parking, for instance. Precision commanding of the vehicle is possible thanks to the navigation system as well, and it also assists the driver in finding free bays in car parks. The system will also detect the movement of the driver's eyes, not only learning what the driver has noticed, but also what he or she failed to see, and this provide a timely warning of any dangers. Of course, there are many other state-of-the art accessories. Among other features, the Etos will be equipped with the GTX Borbet aluminium wheels, which enhance the performance and improve controllability. In order to minimise the weight of the car in spite of the many accessories, the glass surfaces of the roof and landing pad are made of Gorilla glass, and the carbon fibre cockpit is attached to the aluminium front end by using ultra strong glue. Dec. 22, 2015 Driving photo: Rinspeed CES concept car Rinspeed Etos Rinspeed Etos: the concept car for the 22nd century Frank M. Rinderknecht, founder and CEO of Rinspeed, is debuting his twenty-second in-house concept vehicle outside of Rinspeed's Swiss 'powerhouse of innovative ideas' for the first time. The hybrid concept named Etos will be unveiled at the CES Consumer… Interior of the future promises holograms For the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017 in Las Vegas, BMW prepared a visually very interesting glimpse into the interior of the future. Debuting at the show is BMW HoloActive Touch system - an interface between the driver and vehicle that looks like… BMW i Vision Future Interaction: where future technology is king At the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, BMW revealed their "i Vision Future Interaction" concept, which is based on the BMW's i8 hybrid sports car. Ladies and gentlemen, here comes i8 Sypder, seamlessly connecting the driver's… Don't miss... Pininarina Battista to be shown in production version at Monterey car show Get your FREE copy of Plugin magazine by subscribing to our newsletter! Plugin-magazine.com Live smart. Drive green. © AM Ljubljana, založništvo in trženje, d.o.o. adriamedia.si - about us - contact - legal disclaimer - cookies Follow us: RSS - Twitter - Facebook - NEWSLETTER BUY/ABO or SUBSCRIBE to digital edition - for mobile and tablet (iOS, Android) or PC "Magzter" Newsstand - "Edition Digital" Newsstand To comply with the EU regulations you must confirm your consent to their use. You can do that by clicking "OK" or simply continuing to browse this website. If you do not wish to have cookies set, you can opt out in cookie settings OkMore info and cookie settings	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1586
__label__cc	0.686358	0.313642	Equitable Food Initiative The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), originally spearheaded by Oxfam, is a new food certification system that aims to ensure safer and healthier food for consumers; improve working conditions for farmworkers; and be profitable for farmers, retailers, and food service providers. EFI is a unique partnership among businesses and organizations that have come together to develop standards, training processes, and a food certification system to protect farmworkers and produce safer, healthier food. This approach creates additional value and quality throughout the food system, benefiting workers, growers, retailers, and consumers alike. EFI seeks to improve the quality of fresh produce and create more value in the food system. The core EFI program certifies the achievement of key standards for working conditions, pesticide use, and food safety. EFI was created by a consortium of major food buyers, growers, farmworker groups, and consumer advocates to ensure: A dignified livelihood for farmworkers A stable and professionally trained agricultural workforce for growers Safer food produced with sustainable methods for retailers and consumers Oxfam spearheaded the formation of EFI, and incubated it for several years. EFI spun off from Oxfam in 2015, and is currently operating as an independent nonprofit organization. EFI-certified produce reached grocery shelves in 2015. Values: Assurance, accountability, safety Everyone deserves safe food and a safe workplace. The best way to ensure both is to produce food that has integrity, from farm to fork. By training and empowering farmworkers and growers to reduce food safety risks, pesticide use, and health hazards in the fields, EFI has created higher levels of assurance that add value throughout the fresh produce system. EFI’s approach creates both an on-farm mechanism (worker leadership teams) and an incentive (improved working conditions assured by the standards) through which farmworkers can work with farm managers to identify and address threats to food safety and social accountability on a continuous basis. EFI aims to establish a certification system that is trusted by workers, growers, retailers, food service companies, and consumers, until it becomes the food industry norm. Farmworkers will be empowered and respected in a system that produces healthier, safer, and more sustainable food. Growers and farmworkers will enjoy viable careers and fair compensation. Retailers and food service companies will realize the value inherent in greater assurance that safer food is being produced on farms that treat workers with dignity. Consumers will enjoy safer food and receive assurances about the conditions in which it was produced. EFI’s model of labor-management collaboration will create opportunities for grower-specific strategies to increase quality, productivity, and employee retention. Current members of the EFI include: Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce International Bon Appétit Management Company Calvert Investments Center for Science in the Public Interest Consumer Federation of America Costco Wholesale Corporation Farmworker Justice Farm Labor Organizing Committee National Farm Worker Ministry Pesticide Action Network North America Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (Northwest Tree-Planters and Farmworkers United) United Farm Workers On the Front Lines of Food Safety, The New York Times, May 25, 2013 "With piles of fresh strawberries beckoning consumers at markets and stores this season, an alliance of a major retailer, fruit growers and farm workers has begun a program to promote healthy produce and improve working conditions." 'Culture-Changing' Initiative to Stop Food Contamination on the Farm, NBC News, August 19, 2013 "Will you pay more for this produce? Not at Costco. The company pays a premium for those A&W strawberries and that 'bonus' is shared with everyone on the farm, but it’s not passed along to Costco shoppers because it saves money in the long-run. ...'This is a good business decision,' said Jeff Lyons, Costco’s senior vice president for fresh foods. 'Food safety is critical to our members.'" Standing with Farmworkers Still Important Today, National Catholic Reporter, October 7, 2013 "The initiative ... promises to guarantee restaurant and grocery chains quality produce with no waste in return for high enough pay that the laborers can afford to reject the overripe fruit that would spoil a whole container. Nicholson says it's like the auto manufacturers coming to see that benefits outweighed the costs of airbags. Companies like Costco recognize the benefit of paying fruit pickers for quality."	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1589
__label__cc	0.600093	0.399907	Ver citas en Google académico Cold, warm, temperate and brackish: Bivalve biodiversity in a complex oceanographic scenario (Uruguay, southwestern Atlantic) Scarabino, Fabrizio; Zelaya, Diego Gabriel ; Orensanz, Jose Maria ; Ortega, Leonardo; Defeo Gorospe, Omar; Schwindt, Evangelina ; Carranza, Alvar; Zaffaroni, Juan Carlos; Martínez, Gastón; Scarabino, Victor; Garcia Rodriguez, Felipe Fecha de publicación: 05 - 2015 Editorial: American Malacological Society Revista: American Malacological Bulletin http://dx.doi.org/10.4003/006.033.0219 http://www.bioone.org/doi/10.4003/006.033.0219 Citación: Scarabino, Fabrizio; Zelaya, Diego Gabriel; Orensanz, Jose Maria; Ortega, Leonardo; Defeo Gorospe, Omar; et al.; Cold, warm, temperate and brackish: Bivalve biodiversity in a complex oceanographic scenario (Uruguay, southwestern Atlantic); American Malacological Society; American Malacological Bulletin; 33; 2; 5-2015; 1-18 The temperate zone of the southwestern Atlantic Ocean (23-42°S), which includes the Patagonian Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem and the Subtropical Convergence Zone, is one of the most productive areas of the Southern Hemisphere. Key features of this region are a wide continental shelf, the convergence of cold and warm currents, and continental freshwater input of the La Plata River. The Uruguayan marine and estuarine waters are at the core of this zone. The marine and estuarine bivalve fauna of Uruguay has received good attention since the publication of the Voyage of Alcide d'Orbigny (1834-1846). Here we provide an overview of taxonomic, faunistic and biogeographic issues, identifying knowledge gaps and highlighting priorities for future research. The main threats for that fauna are discussed, with emphasis on species of current or potential socioeconomic interest. Of the 231 species reported from the area, only four species are strictly estuarine: Erodona mactroides Bosc, 1801, Tagelus plebeius (Lightfoot, 1786), Brachidontes darwinianus (d'Orbigny, 1842) and Mytella charruana (d'Orbigny, 1842). All of these have large biomasses, as is also the case for the marine eurihaline Mactra isabelleana d'Orbigny, 1846. A total of 112 deep-sea species (i.e., living deeper than 200 m) are recorded for the region, including almost every known group occurring elsewhere in deep-sea basins, with the exception of sunken wood associated species. Of these, 38 have been recorded only from the Argentine Basin. Some new records are preliminarily reported and discussed, including Acharax Dall, 1908 (Solemyidae), Lucinoma Dall, 1901, Graecina Cosel, 2006 (Lucinidae), and Callogonia Dall, 1889 (Vesicomyidae), all from the continental slope. A total of 19 warm and warm/temperate bivalve species have their southern distribution boundary in Uruguayan waters associated to warm waters of/or derived from the Brazil Current, including species distributed from the U.S.A. to Uruguay or from southeast Brazil to Uruguay. On the other hand, at least eight exclusively cold-water bivalves exhibit their northernmost distribution boundary off La Plata River; their occurrence there is associated with offshore sub-Antarctic waters. Uruguayan waters represent a critical biogeographical and ecological crossroads because of the complex interaction of currents and water masses. This region is thus particularly well suited as a system for the study of processes underlying biodiversity patterns. Pending challenges in taxonomic and biogeographic research will be successfully addressed only if multinational collaborative initiatives are undertaken in a framework of integrative taxonomy. Acceso no disponible Ver el registro completo Articulos(IBIOMAR) [69] Articulos de INSTITUTO DE BIOLOGIA DE ORGANISMOS MARINOS Excepto donde se diga explícitamente, este item se publica bajo la siguiente descripción: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 2.5)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1593
__label__cc	0.733406	0.266594	Kent Fisher Robservations Would you turn back to change your life? Posted: January 18, 2019 Under: Blog By Robert Crouch 1 Comment If you could go back in your life and change one decision you made, which would it be? We’re not talking about buying the wrong car here. We’re talking decisions that could be life changing – turning points, if you like. At the time, you don’t always realise the impact of some choices or decisions. Most people can probably find several turning points in their lives. Last week, while I wrote about how poverty and the loss of my father at an early age affected my life, a couple of my turning points sprang to mind. (Click here to check out the post) Friends or integrity? My love of reading and my active imagination got me into trouble as a child. I liked to tell stories rather than simply relate events. These embellishments may have made my accounts more exciting, but on this occasion one of my friends to call me a liar. I’d exaggerated the facts, added a few flourishes here and there, to make the tale more entertaining, but I hadn’t lied. My friend continued to accuse me of being a liar. I fought back and the accusations and counter accusations grew in volume. In the end, he said he had better things to do than listen to a liar and walked off. To my dismay, the rest of the group followed him. I walked off in the opposite direction. I lost my friends, but retained my integrity. I wasn’t to know that it would set the pattern for my life. Would I go back and change that decision? No way! It made me the defiant (my wife calls it stubborn) person I am today. But I learned to save my embellishments for my writing. My second turning point came when I wrote my first novel, Survival in the Garden. Yeah, I know it’s not the most exciting title, but it was accurate and was written for children. The story dealt with tackling bullies and oppression by banding together. I submitted the novel, typed on my portable typewriter, to Hamish Hamilton Books, a publisher I’d found in the Writers and Artists Yearbook. I wrote an accompanying letter, as recommended, and waited for a response. Several weeks later, the publisher wrote back, praising the characterisation and dialogue, but no offer of publication. A few years later, when publication continued to elude me, I wondered whether I should have told Hamish Hamilton I was 17. I thought they would look at my age and not take me seriously. After all, how many 17 year olds wrote novels when they could be out chasing girls, playing football or starting a job? With no father, no one around me who wrote fiction, and friends who thought I was weird writing stories, I probably made the wrong decision. Hamish Hamilton may have looked at my story in a different way, maybe even taken me on. Would I go back and change this decision? It’s tempting to imagine what might have been. That’s what writers do. They imagine new worlds and fill them with new lives. Maybe one day I’ll write about a 17 year old who gets a book deal. The real turning point At the age of 23, I was still living at home in Bury, north of Manchester. I wanted a place of my own and found a house I could afford. It was exciting, making plans, imagining what it would be like to live alone, to have the freedom to do as I pleased. But the cracks soon appeared – not literally. The house wasn’t sinking into the ground. No, a small patch of dampness, caused by a blocked air brick, prompted the building society to demand a full damp and timber survey, which I had to pay for. They refused to accept my evidence as I was not a surveyor. Neither were the people who did damp and timber surveys, but that didn’t seem to bother the building society. I pulled out. I didn’t feel the same about the house anymore. The whole episode had turned the dream into a nightmare. It was an emotional rather than a practical decision. A decision based on principle. It cost me the freedom I yearned. No, it made me realise I wanted change, the chance to spread my wings, to live my own life. I didn’t need to buy a new house to achieve this. I could get a new job. Three months later, a job opportunity came up in Eastbourne, a seaside town on the south coast, 310 miles away from Manchester. Had I bought the house, I wouldn’t be here today, writing crime novels set in the majestic South Downs. Okay, It’s a lame link to updating you on my progress with my January Challenge to complete the first draft of my latest murder mystery novel by the end of the month. I haven’t written as many words as last week – 8,086 for those who like precision – but I moved the story to the point where everything is about to kick off introduced some new ideas and twists that I never envisaged wrote one scene that brought a tear to my eye – and that doesn’t happen often. Looking ahead, I may even look back at my decision to ‘go for it in January’ as a turning point. Instead of the usual wordplay, I’ve chosen a favourite song that came to mind while I wrote this post. River of Dreams by the original Barclay James Harvest was the title track on their final studio album. The track deals with looking back at your life and what might have been. Click here to listen to River of Dreams. If you’d like to know more about my murder mystery novels, click here to visit my Amazon page. Or you can sign up to my reader group for more insights, updates and a sample first chapter from the novel I’m currently writing. Leave a Reply to Robert Crouch Cancel reply If you want to know more about Kent Fisher, the characters and the settings then you need to read No Mystery. Click here for your free copy. 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__label__wiki	0.516254	0.516254	The parish was once a hive of activity, notable for its tweed and woollen goods. Home industries of spinning and knitting employed local women and the mill made high quality tweeds. Tweedmill by The Cycling Scot For almost 100 years there had been a tweed shop at Bank, Rogart. Even today down in all the nettles and scrub beside the burn there the sad remains of this once thriving business. Mrs Sutherland (Milton) remembered well the tweed being stretched out to dry. In 1880 Miss Cathy Pirie’s grandfather, Duncan Pirie, came from Home Mills Inverness to manage the Pittentrail tweed mill. His health was poor but the Rogart air suited him, so he gave up his job in the mill and decided to start up on his own. He started building a house and the mill premises but, before it was completed, he died. He was buried in Rogart but his widow stayed on – the family being grown up and out into the world. One son, Angus, was a baker and confectioner in Manchester; he was not married and he was able to come home to be with his mother. He learnt the art of weaving, completed the building and set up in business with his mother who was also a weaver. 1974 Tweed mill, John R Hume In the room where the shop was (the North West end) he set up two looms – one for each of them and upstairs in the room above he had a large wooden room for weaving blankets 72in wide. The green shed next to the house was the shop where they sold their tweed and blankets. 1974 Tweed mill from railway by John R Hume During the First World War Pirie bought a shop in Dornoch and each year from June to September they move down to live in that city. He had a loom there while his wife and their daughter Cathy worked in the shop. After her parents’ day Cathy kept the business going, eventually giving up the Dornoch shop and concentrating on the shop in Rogart where her father had the looms. She sold tweeds and upmarket wares. They had built a clientele through their Dornoch connections, mainly the people who came every year to the shooting lodges and hotels. They bought their tweeds and visited Cathy’s shop faithfully until she closed around 1987. The then Princess Royal was an annual visitor. Duchess Millicent (Millicent Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, The Duchess of Sutherland) Duchess Millicent, National Portrait Gallery Weaving was undertaken by many parishioners spurred on by the enthusiasm of Duchess Millicent. To encourage weaving she sent Robbie Mackay Dalmore to Harris for a year, to learn the trade, and when he came back he set himself up in the wooden shed on the croft at Dalmore, just above the arch, where his mother helped him with the business. They were successful with the mother drying tweeds on the railway fence and pressing them between heavy stones. Johnny McKenzie was Robbie’s younger half brother and he picked up weaving from Robbie. Then the war came, Robert was called up and when he returned his mother had died. He had no drive and he never resumed the weaving, but Johnny kept it up having his loom in the barn at the Croft across the arch. Weavers Hut Dalmore	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1600
__label__wiki	0.602085	0.602085	Thinking-for-Speaking and the EFL Mind: Face-to-Face Dialogue to Talk about Vertical Space by Kunisawa, Tae, Ph.D., The University of New Mexico, 2017, 307; 10642449 Studies of thinking-for-speaking (Slobin, 1987) and of linguistic relativity (Gumperz & Levinson, 1996) in multilinguals have been attracting more attention (Ortega, 2015). I propose the incorporation of sociocultural theory and linguistic relativity as a novel research approach in second language acquisition (SLA). Japanese learners of English go through a process in which word meaning develops from a single to binary semantic categorization as they learn to express vertical spatial operations in their second language (L2). Japanese has a nonobligatory distinction between contact and noncontact relationships when expressing vertical space (single semantic categorization), whereas English has an obligatory contrast (binary semantic categorization) (Munnich et al., 2001). The expression of vertical spatial relationships in Japanese and English is further influenced by language typology. Japanese, an SOV language, uses postpositions while English, an SVO language, uses prepositions. Vygotsky (1987) argues that verbal thinking (the internalization of speech) is tied with word meaning, and thus, as Japanese EFL high school students learn to express the obligatory contact-noncontact feature of vertical spatial configurations in English, moving from a single to a binary semantic categorization, verbal thinking will also develop. Vygotsky (1987) further claims that verbal thinking has sociocultural origins. In this dissertation, I investigate whether gesture can be instrumental in overcoming the constraints imposed by linguistic relativity. Vygotsky (1998) states, “Speech becomes the means for thinking mainly because it reflects an objectively occurring intellectual operation. This is a moment of major importance in the development of speech and thinking, which discloses the secret of the development of verbal thinking as a whole” (p. 114). I predict that a distinct worldview and the “development of cognitive processes” (Matyushkin, 1997b, p. 272) arise together when Japanese EFL students learn vertical spatial structure with the Gesture Listening Higher Concept Approach, which leads to “a qualitatively new mental formation that develops according to completely special laws and is subject to completely different patterns” (Vygotsky 1998, p. 34). The purpose of this study: (1) To pursue the new research path regarding incorporating linguistic relativity into SLA in sociocultural theory; (2) to explore whether the concurrent use of iconic co-speech co-thought gesture (ICSCTG) and listening practice can help Japanese high school students learn to express vertical spatial relationships in English more than they would learn from either treatment alone; (3) to investigate whether teaching ICSCTG and listening practice together will help Japanese EFL learners preserve knowledge of how to express vertical spatial relationships in English for a month after the intervention. I employed quantitative methods to accomplish the goals noted above. Results in this study suggest that the Gesture Listening Higher Concept Approach is an effective, evidence-based theoretical and pedagogical framework, which can facilitate L2 learning and conceptual change at the high school level. The effect of the Gesture Listening Higher Concept Approach on long-term foreign language learning would be a valuable avenue for future research. Slobin, D. I. (1987). Thinking for Speaking. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Berkeley Linguistics Society, 13, pp. 435-445. Advisor: Morford, Jill P., Mahn, Holb Commitee: Hamano, Shoko, Wilcox, Sherman School: The University of New Mexico Department: Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies School Location: United States -- New Mexico Subjects: Linguistics, English as a Second Language, Foreign language education Keywords: English as a foreign language, Gesture, Higher-concept, Linguistic relativity, Listening, Sociocultural theory	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1603
__label__wiki	0.854188	0.854188	Simpson Millar LLP Solicitors Newsroom NHS lawyers are to blame for high legal costs NHS wasted a staggering £250M in litigation costs last year fighting victims of medical blunders - NHS is paying twice as much to its own lawyers as victims’ advisors - Up to 66% of fees for medical negligence cases go to NHSLA’s defendant law firms - Government plans to cap claimant fees fail to address poor NHSLA procurement practice A leading medical negligence lawyer has pointed the finger of blame at the NHS and its legal teams, for routinely fighting meritorious claims and inflating costs for everyone. This Friday, the NHS Litigation Authority (NHSLA) will publish its latest accounts, which are expected to show that for medical negligence claims received up to £10,000 in compensation, the lawyers were paid almost three times as much in costs. But Peter Stefanovic, Partner at Simpson Millar, says these costs are amplified when NHS’ lawyers fight cases they are certain to lose. “Since a victim of a medical blunder will only recover costs if they win their case then by calling for a curb on our charges, the NHSLA is covering up its own failures and restricting access to justice for victims at one fell swoop. They themselves are the reason costs are so high. “The recent Sunday Telegraph investigation clearly shows, that of the top 10 law firms who make money from the process of medical negligence claims, seven of them act for the NHS, charging 66% of the total fees. ” Peter explains this is because the NHS and its lawyers have been fighting meritorious claims made by victims and their families, often over a number years, which should have been settled. “We only have to look at the fact that it recently emerged the NHS wasted a staggering £250M in litigation costs last year fighting victims of medical blunders. “Those victims will only have been paid these costs on winning their claim.” “The Government’s spotlight should be falling on the NHS and its lawyers who fought these cases, often up to a fully contested court trial, and then been ordered by the court to pay the victim damages and costs.” “If the NHS and its lawyers had adopted a more reasonable approach to meritorious claims brought by victims of medical blunders instead of fighting cases which should have been settled, the taxpayer will have been saved millions of pounds. The Government’s latest proposals, if implemented, will quite simply put access to justice beyond reach for thousands of victims of medical blunders in the UK.” A Timely Reminder Peter explains that he recently settled a case which like so many other cases before graphically illustrates why mounting litigation costs are a consequence of unreasonable Hospital Trusts fighting claims which should have been settled at the outset. “My client came to me regarding treatment she had received at Stoke Mandeville Hospital where she had given birth to her child in January 2013. It was found that my client's consultant failed to make sure that the suturing (stitching) of the C-section was performed by, or assisted by a qualified practitioner. “This meant that the suturing was not done properly, leaving our client to suffer from immediate pain which was becoming progressively worse. Eventually, the C-section wound broke down completely and our client's small bowel could be seen coming out through the wound. This was a direct result of the faulty technique used to suture the wound. “An operation took place to try to correct this, which meant our client experienced further severe pain, she was on morphine and needed a catheter as she wasn't able to walk.” Physical and Mental Damage “As you can imagine, my client is now left incredibly distressed following this ordeal. Sadly, she still experiences nightmares, flashbacks and significant psychological symptoms with elements of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) caused by witnessing her wound break down and bowel protrude. My client also suffered adjustment disorder, fear of becoming pregnant again – and indeed, a fear of hospitals altogether.” After a lengthy battle with the NHS Trust, Peter was able to secure his client £12,000 in compensation for the trauma she endured and still continues to live with. “The legal costs in this case came to around £100,000; an extortionate figure accrued purely because the NHS failed to accept liability for its own actions, and failed to settle the case at an early stage, forcing my client into litigation with resultant costs. “How it would be fair to deny people justice in this situation purely because of the NHS's failure to admit responsibility is beyond me.” For any PR enquiries please contact: Ralph Savage at RTS Media on tel: 01925 273138 or send an email to ralph@rtsmedia.co.uk. Simpson Millar LLP are a national law firm offering legal services across many areas to consumers and businesses in England and Wales Ralph Savage ralph@RTSmedia.co.uk Peter Stefanovic, Simpson Millar LLP Simpson Millar 0844 858 3200 Costs 7p per minute +network fee info@simpsonmillar.co.uk	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1604
__label__wiki	0.995437	0.995437	Rupert Crosse (1927–1973) Known for The Reivers (1969), Shadows (1958), Ben Casey (1963-1964), Ride in the Whirlwind (1966) Nov 29, 1927 (died Mar 5, 1973) \| 6' 5" (1.96m) 1 link Nominated for 1 Oscar Award. Released Film and Video (9 titles) The Reivers (1969) Ned McCaslin Ned McCaslin See fewer Waterhole #3 (1967) Prince Prince See fewer Ride in the Whirlwind (1966) Indian Joe Indian Joe See fewer Wild Seed (1965) Hobo Hobo See fewer Office Worker (uncredited) Office Worker (uncredited) See fewer The Best Man (1964) Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited) See fewer Twilight of Honor (1963) Jailer's Assistant (uncredited) Jailer's Assistant (uncredited) See fewer Too Late Blues (1961) Baby Jackson Baby Jackson See fewer Shadows (1958) Rupert Rupert See fewer Mission: Impossible (1972) Kidnap (Dec 2, 1972) Season 7, Episode 11 - Actor Actor See fewer The Partners (1971–1972) (TV Series) - Det. George Robinson (20 episodes, 1971) Det. George Robinson (20 episodes, 1971) See fewer The 217 in 402 (Sep 8, 1972) Season 1, Episode 20 - Det. George Robinson Det. George Robinson See fewer Confessions of a Top Crime Buster (1971) (TV Movie) - Det. George Robinson Det. George Robinson See fewer Bracken's World (1970) (TV Series) - Fredric Douglas Webster Sr. (1 episode, 1970) Fredric Douglas Webster Sr. (1 episode, 1970) See fewer Will Freddy's Real Father Please Stand Up? (Dec 11, 1970) Season 2, Episode 13 - Fredric Douglas Webster Sr. Fredric Douglas Webster Sr. See fewer The Bill Cosby Show (1970) (TV Series) - Felix E. LeBlanc (1 episode, 1970) Felix E. LeBlanc (1 episode, 1970) See fewer The Lincoln Letter (Oct 18, 1970) Season 2, Episode 6 - Felix E. LeBlanc Felix E. LeBlanc See fewer Storefront Lawyers (1970) (TV Series) - Johnson (1 episode, 1970) Johnson (1 episode, 1970) See fewer The Emancipation of Bessie Gray (Oct 14, 1970) Season 1, Episode 5 - Johnson Johnson See fewer Bonanza (1970) (TV Series) - Davis (1 episode, 1970) Davis (1 episode, 1970) See fewer The Power of Life and Death (Oct 11, 1970) Season 12, Episode 5 - Davis Davis See fewer The Felony Squad (1968) (TV Series) - Ray Hawkins / Rex Hawkins (2 episodes, 1968) Ray Hawkins / Rex Hawkins (2 episodes, 1968) See fewer The Nowhere Man: Part 2 (Nov 15, 1968) Season 3, Episode 7 - Ray Hawkins Ray Hawkins See fewer The Nowhere Man: Part 1 (Nov 8, 1968) Season 3, Episode 6 - Rex Hawkins Rex Hawkins See fewer The Monkees (1967) (TV Series) - Thursday (1 episode, 1967) Thursday (1 episode, 1967) See fewer Monkees Marooned (Oct 30, 1967) Season 2, Episode 8 - Thursday Thursday See fewer Cowboy in Africa (1967) (TV Series) - Jama (1 episode, 1967) Jama (1 episode, 1967) See fewer Incident at Derati Wells (Sep 25, 1967) Season 1, Episode 3 - Jama Jama See fewer I Spy (1967) (TV Series) - Chester (1 episode, 1967) Chester (1 episode, 1967) See fewer Cops and Robbers (Apr 12, 1967) Season 2, Episode 28 - Chester Chester See fewer CBS Playhouse (1967) (TV Series) - Funeral Director (1 episode, 1967) Funeral Director (1 episode, 1967) See fewer The Final War of Olly Winter (Jan 29, 1967) Season 1, Episode 1 - Funeral Director Funeral Director See fewer The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966) (TV Series) - Tchelba (1 episode, 1966) Tchelba (1 episode, 1966) See fewer The Jewels of Topango Affair (Dec 20, 1966) Season 1, Episode 14 - Tchelba Tchelba See fewer Run for Your Life (1966) (TV Series) - Hotel Clerk (1 episode, 1966) Hotel Clerk (1 episode, 1966) See fewer The Treasure Seekers (Nov 14, 1966) Season 2, Episode 9 - Hotel Clerk Hotel Clerk See fewer Daktari (1966) (TV Series) - Kukuia (1 episode, 1966) Kukuia (1 episode, 1966) See fewer The Test (Oct 18, 1966) Season 2, Episode 6 - Kukuia Kukuia See fewer That Girl (1966) (TV Series) - Policeman (1 episode, 1966) Policeman (1 episode, 1966) See fewer I'll Be Suing You (Sep 29, 1966) Season 1, Episode 4 - Policeman Policeman See fewer The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964–1966) (TV Series) - Corporal Remy / Nobuk (2 episodes, 1964) Corporal Remy / Nobuk (2 episodes, 1964) See fewer The Foreign Legion Affair (Feb 18, 1966) Season 2, Episode 22 - Corporal Remy Corporal Remy See fewer The Vulcan Affair (Sep 22, 1964) Season 1, Episode 1 - Nobuk Nobuk See fewer Dr. Kildare (1966) (TV Series) - George Parker (2 episodes, 1966) George Parker (2 episodes, 1966) See fewer Gratitude Won't Pay the Bills (Jan 25, 1966) Season 5, Episode 39 - George Parker George Parker See fewer A Cry from the Street (Jan 24, 1966) Season 5, Episode 38 - George Parker George Parker See fewer The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1965) The Lady and the Luluai (Nov 21, 1965) Season 1, Episode 10 - Actor Actor See fewer Ben Casey (1963–1964) (TV Series) - George (2 episodes, 1963) George (2 episodes, 1963) See fewer Kill the Dream, But Spare the Dreamer (Nov 30, 1964) Season 4, Episode 11 - Actor Actor See fewer Allie (Oct 2, 1963) Season 3, Episode 4 - George George See fewer The Great Adventure (1963) (TV Series) - William Still (1 episode, 1963) William Still (1 episode, 1963) See fewer Go Down, Moses (Nov 1, 1963) Season 1, Episode 6 - William Still William Still See fewer The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1963) (TV Series) - Dr. Paul Mackey (1 episode, 1963) Dr. Paul Mackey (1 episode, 1963) See fewer Diagnosis: Danger (Mar 1, 1963) Season 1, Episode 22 - Dr. Paul Mackey Dr. Paul Mackey See fewer The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962) (TV Series) - Butler (1 episode, 1962) Butler (1 episode, 1962) See fewer Gentleman in Blue (Dec 11, 1962) Season 1, Episode 13 - Butler (as Rupert Cross) Butler (as Rupert Cross) See fewer The Dick Powell Show (1962) Borderline (Nov 27, 1962) Season 2, Episode 9 - Actor Actor See fewer Sam Benedict (1962) (TV Series) - Moffat (1 episode, 1962) Moffat (1 episode, 1962) See fewer Nor Practice Make Perfect (Sep 29, 1962) Season 1, Episode 3 - Moffat Moffat See fewer Have Gun - Will Travel (1961) (TV Series) - Aaron Jedediah Gibbs (1 episode, 1961) Aaron Jedediah Gibbs (1 episode, 1961) See fewer The Hanging of Aaron Gibbs (Nov 4, 1961) Season 5, Episode 8 - Aaron Jedediah Gibbs Aaron Jedediah Gibbs See fewer Rawhide (1961) (TV Series) - A Trooper (1 episode, 1961) A Trooper (1 episode, 1961) See fewer Incident of the Buffalo Soldier (Jan 6, 1961) Season 3, Episode 10 - A Trooper (as Rupert Crouse) A Trooper (as Rupert Crouse) See fewer Johnny Staccato (1959) (TV Series) - Redtop (1 episode, 1959) Redtop (1 episode, 1959) See fewer Collector's Item (Dec 31, 1959) Season 1, Episode 16 - Redtop Redtop See fewer Self (1 title) (TV Special) - Himself - Nominee Himself - Nominee See fewer Archive Footage (1 title) To Trap a Spy (1964) Gen. Molte Nobuk (archive footage) (uncredited) Gen. Molte Nobuk (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer Peggy Rea Antoinette Bower Keith Andes Edward Faulkner	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1608
__label__wiki	0.994644	0.994644	Christopher B. Duncan Christopher is from Colorado Springs, Colorado. He received his B.F.A. in Acting from The University of Colorado, Boulder. He also worked with The Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Additional theatre ... read full biography Known for The Jamie Foxx Show (1996-2001), My Name Is Khan (2010), Veronica Mars (2005-2019), Original Gangstas (1996) 6' 4" (1.93m) 1 official web site & 1 more link 1 new article Films in Production (1 title) Glassy Wolf Glassy Wolf See fewer Post-Prod Television in Production (1 title) (TV Series) - Clarence Wiedman (1 episode, 2019) Clarence Wiedman (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Episode #4.6 (Jul 26, 2019) Season 4, Episode 6 - Clarence Wiedman Clarence Wiedman See fewer Raptors (2017) Terrance 'T' Terrance 'T' See fewer The Congress (2013) Christopher Ryne (uncredited) Christopher Ryne (uncredited) See fewer PLN 34MM Feeding Mr. Baldwin (2013) Lance Bryant Lance Bryant See fewer Ticket Out (2012) Kemp Kemp See fewer Lego Hero Factory: Savage Planet (2011) Dunkan Bulk (voice) Dunkan Bulk (voice) See fewer President Barack Obama (as Christopher B Duncan) President Barack Obama (as Christopher B Duncan) See fewer Contradictions of the Heart (2009) (Video) - Michael Michael See fewer Fair Game (2005) Marcus Marcus See fewer Johnson Family Vacation (2004) Stan Stan See fewer A One Color System (2003) (Short) - Lucas Desmond Lucas Desmond See fewer The Midget Stays in the Picture (2003) (Short) - A - List Actor A - List Actor See fewer Gedo (2000) (Video) - Matt Matt See fewer Camp Soldier (as Christopher Duncan) Camp Soldier (as Christopher Duncan) See fewer Original Gangstas (1996) Spyro Spyro See fewer In the Army Now (1994) Soldier #1 Soldier #1 See fewer (TV Series) - Brett Slater (2 episodes, 2019) Brett Slater (2 episodes, 2019) See fewer Stuck as Foretold (Apr 22, 2019) Season 2, Episode 21 - Brett Slater Brett Slater See fewer Emergency Contact (Mar 25, 2019) Season 2, Episode 18 - Brett Slater Brett Slater See fewer Legacies (2019) (TV Series) - Mr. Greasley (1 episode, 2019) Mr. Greasley (1 episode, 2019) See fewer The Boy Who Still Has a Lot of Good to Do (Mar 7, 2019) Season 1, Episode 13 - Mr. Greasley Mr. Greasley See fewer Modern Family (2018) (TV Series) - Security Guard (1 episode, 2018) Security Guard (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Written in the Stars (Feb 28, 2018) Season 9, Episode 14 - Security Guard Security Guard See fewer (TV Series) - Paul Creedy (1 episode, 2018) Paul Creedy (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Worst Day Ever (Jan 24, 2018) Season 1, Episode 4 - Paul Creedy Paul Creedy See fewer General Hospital (2012–2017) (TV Series) - D.A. 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(2017) (TV Movie) - Craig Kellog Craig Kellog See fewer (TV Series) - Marcel Crawford (1 episode, 2016) Marcel Crawford (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Paralytics and Priorities (Mar 2, 2016) Season 1, Episode 11 - Marcel Crawford Marcel Crawford See fewer (TV Series) - Marcus Weller (1 episode, 2016) Marcus Weller (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Witness for the Prosecution (Feb 14, 2016) Season 8, Episode 10 - Marcus Weller Marcus Weller See fewer The First Family (2012–2015) (TV Series) - President William Johnson (35 episodes, 2012) President William Johnson (35 episodes, 2012) See fewer The First Pitch (May 6, 2013) Season 2, Episode 18 - President William Johnson President William Johnson See fewer NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (2015) (TV Series) - Dale Harris (1 episode, 2015) Dale Harris (1 episode, 2015) See fewer The Artful Dodger (Mar 10, 2015) Season 12, Episode 17 - Dale Harris Dale Harris See fewer Play It Again, Dick (2014) (TV Series) - Clarence Wiedman / Christopher B. Duncan (7 episodes, 2014) Clarence Wiedman / Christopher B. Duncan (7 episodes, 2014) See fewer Episode #1.8 (Oct 28, 2014) Season 1, Episode 8 - Clarence Wiedman Clarence Wiedman See fewer Switched at Birth (2014) (TV Series) - Dr. Trent Larkin (2 episodes, 2014) Dr. Trent Larkin (2 episodes, 2014) See fewer You Will Not Escape (Aug 4, 2014) Season 3, Episode 19 - Dr. Trent Larkin Dr. Trent Larkin See fewer The Image Disappears (Jul 14, 2014) Season 3, Episode 16 - Dr. Trent Larkin Dr. Trent Larkin See fewer Make It Happen (2013) (TV Series) - Matt Demon (1 episode, 2013) Matt Demon (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Acting Class (Nov 1, 2013) Season 1, Episode 4 - Matt Demon Matt Demon See fewer Hero Factory (2010–2013) (TV Series) - Duncan Bulk / Dunkan Bulk (6 episodes, 2010) Duncan Bulk / Dunkan Bulk (6 episodes, 2010) See fewer Brain Attack (Jan 2013) Season 1, Episode 10 - Duncan Bulk Duncan Bulk See fewer The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2012) (TV Series) - Luke Cage (2 episodes, 2012) Luke Cage (2 episodes, 2012) See fewer New Avengers (Oct 14, 2012) Season 2, Episode 23 - Luke Cage (voice) Luke Cage (voice) See fewer To Steal an Ant-Man (Apr 29, 2012) Season 2, Episode 5 - Luke Cage (voice) Luke Cage (voice) See fewer Jane by Design (2012) (TV Series) - Judge Bentley Pope (3 episodes, 2012) Judge Bentley Pope (3 episodes, 2012) See fewer The End of the LIne (Mar 6, 2012) Season 1, Episode 10 - Judge Bentley Pope Judge Bentley Pope See fewer Reed Between the Lines (2011) (TV Series) - Mr. Harris (1 episode, 2011) Mr. Harris (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Let's Talk About Hair (Oct 18, 2011) Season 1, Episode 4 - Mr. Harris Mr. Harris See fewer Lego Hero Factory: Rise of the Rookies (2010) (TV Movie) - Bulk (2010-) (voice) Bulk (2010-) (voice) See fewer (TV Series) - Donald Marcus (2 episodes, 2010) Donald Marcus (2 episodes, 2010) See fewer Episode #1.11245 (Jan 7, 2010) Season 1, Episode 11,245 - Donald Marcus Donald Marcus See fewer Bones (2009) (TV Series) - Arthur Rutledge (1 episode, 2009) Arthur Rutledge (1 episode, 2009) See fewer The Bond in the Boot (Sep 24, 2009) Season 5, Episode 2 - Arthur Rutledge Arthur Rutledge See fewer Mental (2009) (TV Series) - Detective Paul Bagdonis (1 episode, 2009) Detective Paul Bagdonis (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Coda (Jul 24, 2009) Season 1, Episode 9 - Detective Paul Bagdonis Detective Paul Bagdonis See fewer ER (2009) (TV Series) - Matthew Graham (1 episode, 2009) Matthew Graham (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Shifting Equilibrium (Mar 19, 2009) Season 15, Episode 20 - Matthew Graham Matthew Graham See fewer The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2008–2009) (TV Series) - Barack Obama (8 episodes, 2008) Barack Obama (8 episodes, 2008) See fewer Episode #17.37 (Mar 3, 2009) Season 17, Episode 37 - Barack Obama Barack Obama See fewer Lincoln Heights (2008) (TV Series) - Rev. 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Hartnabrig See fewer (TV Series) - Defense Attorney Lime (1 episode, 2000) Defense Attorney Lime (1 episode, 2000) See fewer The Bachelor Party (May 13, 2000) Season 8, Episode 23 - Defense Attorney Lime Defense Attorney Lime See fewer Living Single (1997) (TV Series) - Paul (1 episode, 1997) Paul (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Swing Out Sisters (Mar 20, 1997) Season 4, Episode 18 - Paul Paul See fewer Diagnosis Murder (1996) (TV Series) - Bobby Scott (2 episodes, 1996) Bobby Scott (2 episodes, 1996) See fewer X Marks the Murder: Part 2 (Oct 10, 1996) Season 4, Episode 5 - Bobby Scott Bobby Scott See fewer Coach (1990–1995) (TV Series) - Bo Whitley (5 episodes, 1990) Bo Whitley (5 episodes, 1990) See fewer Bo Knows (Oct 31, 1995) Season 8, Episode 6 - Bo Whitley Bo Whitley See fewer Jack Reed: A Search for Justice (1994) (TV Movie) - Rookie (as Christopher Duncan) Rookie (as Christopher Duncan) See fewer Hardball (1994) (TV Series) - Palmer Atkins / Palmer (2 episodes, 1994) Palmer Atkins / Palmer (2 episodes, 1994) See fewer Mike's Release (Sep 11, 1994) Season 1, Episode 2 - Palmer Atkins (as Christopher Duncan) Palmer Atkins (as Christopher Duncan) See fewer Pilot (Sep 4, 1994) Season 1, Episode 1 - Palmer Palmer See fewer Martin (1993) (TV Series) - Michael (1 episode, 1993) Michael (1 episode, 1993) See fewer The Break Up: Part 3 (Feb 18, 1993) Season 1, Episode 20 - Michael Michael See fewer Family Matters (1993) (TV Series) - Sam the Slam (1 episode, 1993) Sam the Slam (1 episode, 1993) See fewer The Way the Ball Bounces (Jan 22, 1993) Season 4, Episode 13 - Sam the Slam Sam the Slam See fewer Dream On (1992) (TV Series) - Mark (1 episode, 1992) Mark (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Terms of Employment (Jun 27, 1992) Season 3, Episode 5 - Mark Mark See fewer Deadly Medicine (1991) (TV Movie) - Actor Actor See fewer Thirtysomething (1990) (TV Series) - Interviewer (1 episode, 1990) Interviewer (1 episode, 1990) See fewer Control (Oct 9, 1990) Season 4, Episode 3 - Interviewer (as Christopher Duncan) Interviewer (as Christopher Duncan) See fewer Generations (1989) (TV Series) - Gordon Williams (7 episodes, 1989) Gordon Williams (7 episodes, 1989) See fewer Episode #1.194 (Dec 26, 1989) Season 1, Episode 194 - Gordon Williams Gordon Williams See fewer Unsung Hollywood (2016) Fred Williamson (Mar 30, 2016) Season 2, Episode 9 - Himself Himself See fewer Waiting for Jevetta (2009) (Short) - Himself Himself See fewer Soul Train (1996) (TV Series) - Himself - Guest Host (1 episode, 1996) Himself - Guest Host (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Keith Sweat/Tony! Toni! Tone!/Ginuwine (Nov 23, 1996) Season 26, Episode 5 - Himself - Guest Host Himself - Guest Host See fewer Other (1 title) Outlaw Tennis (2005) (Video Game) - Luther Van Jackson (voice) Luther Van Jackson (voice) See fewer Teddy Dunn	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1609
__label__cc	0.669178	0.330822	Some Thoughts on the Book of Acts and Pauline Theology About Reading Acts Israel Trips Phillip J. Long Book Review: Tony Burke and Brent Landau, New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 1 Burke, Tony and Brent Landau eds. New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 1: More Noncanonical Scriptures. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 2016. 635 pp. Hb; $75. Link to Eerdmans In his forward to this new collection of Christian apocrypha, J. K. Elliott asks “When is enough, enough?” Well he may ask, since he edited the seven hundred page The Apocryphal New Testament (Oxford, 1994). To quote Jordan Belfort from Martin Scorsese’s Wolf of Wall Street, “More is never enough.” This new collection edited by Burke and Landau is the first volume of a new series of non-canonical writings which promises to greatly expand the number of apocryphal texts available to students of the early church. Volume one collects thirty texts newly translated with introductions by experts in this literature. A second volume is planned and Burke hopes the project can be expanded to include a third and fourth volume. Students of Christian noncanonical Christian literature know this material from the venerable The New Testament Apocrypha edited by M. R. James in 1924, updated as Wilhelm Schneemelcher, New Testament Apocrypha (Vol. 1: Gospels and Related Writings; Vol. 2: Writings Relating to the Apostles Apocalypses). The revised edition was edited by R. Mcl. Wilson and published 1991 by Westminster John Knox based on the sixth German edition. This standard volume collected many the major noncanonical works, including some Gnostic literature. As implied by the sub-title of the book, “More Noncanonical Scriptures” this new volume attempts to collect texts not already found in Schneemelcher or Elliott. There are a few, but they are included because additional ancient texts have been discovered since the initial publication. For example The Infancy Gospel of Thomas published in Elliot did not take into account the Syriac version. Several texts in this collection were only recently published (P.Oxy 5072, for example). Previous collections focused on the first three centuries of Christian history. Following the lead of More Canonical Old Testament Texts (edited by Bauckham, Davila and Panayotov, Eerdmans 2013), this new volume looks at texts before the age of Islam. Christian apocrypha is usually divided into three categories. Texts dealing with Jesus are called “gospels” whether they have the features of a New Testament gospel or not. Texts which concern the apostles are called “Acts” and texts which are prophetic are usually labeled “Apocalypses.” This collection includes two Epistles, although they are not quite like the New Testament epistles. For an overview of New Testament apocrypha, see Markus Bockmuehl, Ancient Apocryphal Gospels (Westminster John Knox, 2017) and Tony Burke, Secret Scriptures Revealed: A New Introduction to the Christian Apocrypha (Eerdmans, 2014). This volume had loosened the definition of Christian apocrypha to include martyr texts and Coptic pseudo-apostolic memoirs, or even Jewish satire (Tolodot Yeshu). Gospels and Related Traditions The Legend of Aphroditanus (Katharina Heyden) The Revelation of the Magi (Summary only, Brent Landau) The Hospitality of Dysmas (Mark Bilby) The Infancy Gospel of Thomas (Syriac) (Tony Burke) On the Priesthood of Jesus (Bill Adler) Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 210 (Brent Landau) Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 5072 (Ross P. Ponder) The Dialogue of the Paralytic with Christ (Bradley N. Rice) The Toledot Yeshu (Stanley Jones) The Berlin-Strasbourg Apocryphon (Alin Suciu) The Discourse of the Savior and the Dance of the Savior (Paul C. Dilley) An Encomium on Mary Magdalene (Christine Luckritz Marquis) An Encomium on John the Baptist (Philip L. Tite) The Life of John the Baptist by Serapion (Slavomír Céplö) Life and Martyrdom of John the Baptist (Andrew Bernhard) The Legend of the Thirty Silver Pieces (Tony Burke and Slavomír Céplö) The Death of Judas according to Papias (Geoffrey S. Smith) These texts are not gospels in the canonical sense, but works which are about Jesus. A few “filling the gaps” of canonical stories. In The Legend of Aphroditanus, for example, explains how Persian wise men interpreted the star and came to worship Jesus. The Hospitality of Dysmas concerns a bandit (Dysmas) who invites Mary and Joseph to stay in his home. After washing Jesus, Mary washes the leprous son of Dysmas who is not only healed, but ceases from crying. Other material in this section is extremely fragmentary (P.Oxy 210 and 5072, The Berlin-Strasbourg Apocryphon). The three texts on John the Baptist are slight expansions on the biblical text (including more teaching from John, for example). The whereabouts of John’s head seems to be a main concern for The Life of John the Baptist by Serapion. The brief The Death of Judas according to Papias is a disturbing and graphic depiction of the torture Judas endured because of his impiety. Apocryphal Acts and Related Traditions The Acts of Barnabas (Glenn E. Snyder) The Acts of Cornelius the Centurion (Tony Burke and Witold Witakowski) John and the Robber (Rick Brannan) The History of Simon Cephas, the Chief of the Apostles (Stanley Jones) The Acts of Timothy (Cavan Concannon) The Acts of Titus (Richard Pervo) The Acts of Xanthippe and Polyxena (David Eastman) These works pick up on several characters in Acts (Barnabas, Cornelius, Timothy and Titus) as well as several expansions on Acts. A converted pagan priest named John remembers his encounter with Barnabas on Cyprus. Although a companion of Paul and Barnabas, Paul was upset with him because he left parchments behind in Pamphylia. This short book contains the martyrdom of Barnabas and his ascension to heaven. The Acts of Cornelius expands the canonical story by introduction a governor Demetrius, “a philosopher and fearful in heathen matters” who interrogates Cornelius and tries to force him to sacrifice to a god. Cornelius survives this persecution and Demetrius eventually converts. In The Acts of Xanthippe and Polyxena is much like a Greek romance novel describing the Paul’s conversion of Xanthippe in Spain and the adventures of Polyxena, a young woman who meets several apostles and is eventually baptized by Andrew. Typical of Greek romances, Polyxena is abducted, thrown to the lions, but eventually preserved (and her tormentors are converted). In The Acts of Titus, Titus is descended from Minos the Cretan and came to faith after reading the Book of Hebrews and Isaiah. He became Paul’s companion in Antioch and eventually did ministry in the island of Crete. After his death, his tomb was able to help those with unclear spirits. The Epistle of Christ from Heaven (Calogero A. Miceli) The Letter of Ps.-Dionysius the Areopagite to Timothy on the Death of Peter and Paul (David Eastman) The first of these two epistles claims to be a letter written by Christ and sent to Rome where it was discovered suspended in the air about the altar in the basilica. The letter itself encourages Sunday worship. The Letter of Ps.-Dionysius the Areopagite is an apocryphal account of the deaths of Peter and Paul. The (Latin) Revelation of John about Antichrist (Charles Wright) The Apocalypse of the Virgin (Stephen Shoemaker) The Tiburtine Sibyl (Stephen Shoemaker) The Investiture of Abbaton (Alin Suciu and Ibrahim Saweros) In The (Latin) Revelation of John, Christ describes the antichrist: He will be born to a woman, a harlot from the tribe of Dan in Israel, having 600 cubits in the length of his body and 400 in width. And he will have one eye in his forehead, one ear in his head, (and his) lip hanging down to his chest. He will have no upper teeth or knees; the soles of his feet (will be) round like the wheels of a cart. One rib will be visible in his left side without others. The hairs of his head will be black and terrible. A threefold fume will go out through his nose like a sulfurous ﬂame reaching up to heaven. He will be raised in Chorazin; after that he will dwell in the city of Bethsaida, but only for a few days. The rest of this apocalypse concerns the tribulation which characterizes the time of the antichrist, much of which is drawn on the Olivet Discourse and Revelation. In The Apocalypse of the Virgin Michael appears to Mary while praying in the Mount of Olives and they travel through Hades. When Mary prays for the souls in torment, the Lord grants this a yearly break from Easter until Pentecost. According to Shoemaker, The Tiburtine Sibyl had a greater influence on western eschatology than canonical Apocalypse (515). The sibyl comes to Rome to interpret a senator’s dream of a series of nine suns. Like many historicist approaches to Revelation, the series culminates in Constantine. Conclusion. What is the value of studying this literature? As Burke observes in his introduction to the volume, Christian apocrypha provides an insight into the diversity of early Christian beliefs. In fact, much of this literature could be describe as Christian interpretation of canonical documents. For example, the Revelation of the Magi reflects an early Christian interest in the Jesus’s first visitors in Matthew Gospel. It is likely a book such as the Acts of Titus was produced by Christians on Crete and reflects their traditions on the origin of their community. The Acts of Cornelius in part explains the presence of a painting of Cornelius in Caesarea. This collection of “More Noncanonical Scriptures” offers students of the early church a rich collection of texts. New Testament Apocrypha series will continue to serve scholarship for years to come. NB: Thanks to Eerdmans for kindly providing me with a review copy of this book. This did not influence my thoughts regarding the work. Book Review, New Testament Apocrypha ← We Are Like Stones – 1 Peter 2:5 Submit to the Government? – 1 Peter 2:11-17 → 3 thoughts on “Book Review: Tony Burke and Brent Landau, New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 1” Vincent S Artale Jr Pingback: The Ladder of Jacob \| Reading Acts Pingback: The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew by Brandon W. Hawk and The Protevangelium of James, by Lily C. Vuong \| Reading Acts 50% off Commentary Sale at Logos Why did Paul go to Arabia? Peter Defends Jesus in the Garden Acts 12:1-2 - Why Did Herod Kill James? Main Themes in Romans Who is Epaphras? (Colossians 1:1-8) Acts 2:42-47 - The Early Community of Believers The Fallen Angels – 1 Enoch 6-8 Book Review: Adrio König, Christ Above All: The Book of Hebrews	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1611
__label__cc	0.705726	0.294274	Reapers With Issues Because Even The Dead Have Angst Chris the Intern Authors’ Boneyard Meet the Devil – Lucifer Meet the Reapers – Grim Meet the Reapers – Famine Meet the Reapers – Pestilence Meet the Reapers – War Reapers With Issues – The Book RWI REVIEWS Sign Grim’s Death Book The Soundtrack to Characterization Posted on December 7, 2013 by The Grim Reaper One of the oddest things about my blog is that I rarely utilize it for what it was originally intended- namely, sharing my writing. Since I’m nearly finished with REAPERS TWO, I decided I would share some of the writing techniques I used in the conception of that novella, and hopefully get new ideas from other writers about their character-building habits and techniques. Today I thought I’d share a specific technique I use for conceiving characters: I assign them a song. On the surface this may seem counter-intuitive since music is capable of conveying emotion without words, but I find that the perfect song will reveal emotions or behaviors in the characters I create long before I construct a single sentence. The right song can encapsulate a single moment or an entire lifetime of a person’s emotional experience (recent birthday boy ElGuapo knows what I’m talking about). With that in mind, I’ll describe two different ways I use music to build characters. The first way I do this is to create a generic version of a character in my head, and then find a song that suits him/her after the rough draft is written. I find this works best for when I really want to “flesh out” a character by layering dimension over the bare bones of the initial conception. One of the characters that benefited most from this technique was the character of Raphael in THE GODS OF ASPHALT. Because his character was the most like me, I found that he was the hardest to flesh out. You’d think he’d be the easiest since I ought to know him so well, right? He wasn’t. I suppose that is because it is always easiest to hide our truest selves from ourselves. Well that, and the fact that I had never planned for him to resemble me in the first place. By the time I did my first run-though edit it was painfully obvious that I had captured myself in print. I struggled for what seemed like forever to find something, anything, about myself in Raphael that I could use to turn him from an angry, closed-off parent into a character with true dimension. Finally I discovered that what made his character and myself alike was our inner struggle with our ethnicity. Being raised as an American in a household filled with Old-World ideals made it hard for me to know who I really was and where my loyalties lay. I was constantly conflicted and to this day struggle for a sense of equilibrium. Without realizing it I had passed that same internal struggle onto Raphael. Once his (our) internal conflict had been revealed, I searched for music that would tell the story of a compelling character- one who grew from a disgruntled Midwestern teen into a man struggling to find peace as a proud Spanish father. Rodrigo y Gabriela’s cover of the Metallica classic ORION instantly became that song for me. From that moment on, every time I wrote Raphael I would listen to that song. The music brought him to life for me; from the timbre of his voice to picturing the way he walked. ORION became the soundtrack to every scene Raphael was in and helped me navigate his character through the story. Rodrigo y Gabriela – ORION This next example illustrates the same technique, although switched-up a bit. That example is the character of Lucifer in THE REAPERS WITH ISSUES Series. Unlike the example above where I conceived of a character before assigning him/her a song, with REAPERS I was faced with the challenge of re-characterizing established characters. The one that gave me the most trouble was Lucifer. The difficulty lie in the fact that Lucifer is more than established; he is downright iconic. There isn’t a culture on the planet that doesn’t have a vision of evil-incarnate, so how was I to reinvent him? I knew that within the context of the story I would have to humanize him to some degree, so I decided to portray my version of Lucifer not as purely evil, but simply as…a dick. I also knew that to “flesh” him out would not be to layer dimension onto him, but to reveal him; to strip away his skin and discover what makes him tick. I failed epically. Every version of Lucifer that sprung to mind was a stereotypical construct from the deepest, most generic part of my brain. I had nearly lost all hope when I came up with a solution: I’d do it all backwards and let Lucifer pick his own music. Sounds crazy, right? Well it worked. I turned on my music, closed my eyes and listened to every song I could think of that wasn’t evil, dark or brooding until Lucifer revealed his song. That song, believe it or not, was CLINT EASTWOOD by the Gorillaz. Why that song? I have no idea (I let Lucifer pick, remember?). But I will tell you that things became instantly clearer for me whenever I listened to it. I easily pictured the way he walked [slightly slouching] to the way he spoke [slightly spoiled] and imagined a dozen tiny little habits [folding origami] the instant that song became a part of his character. But as great as that song was, it wasn’t exactly right. I needed a version of that near-perfect song to do more than just bring Lucifer to life. I needed Lucifer to be reborn. Words + Music = Art I enlisted the help of a musician to remix CLINT EASTWOOD into something that sounded slightly more sinister, slightly more spoiled, and slightly more modern. Below is that song: Lucifer’s Remix conceived of by production musician extraordinaire, DJ Casper. Believe me when I tell you that to my mind, this song IS Lucifer. DJ Casper – LUCIFER’S REMIX I imagine the idea of using music to inspire or create words on a page may seem unconventional or downright bizarre, but to me it is the most natural thing in the world. I chalk it up to spending too much time on the road as a kid with nothing by my father’s music and my imagination to keep me company. I firmly blame my inability to finish GOA2 on the fact that I can’t figure out what kind of music River listens to. Like Lucifer, I’ve decided to let River choose. I am praying he’s not into Rap. Cast The Bones This entry was posted in H.E. Ellis and tagged books, characters, H.E. Ellis, music, novella, Reapers With Issues, techiniques, Tom Elias, writing by The Grim Reaper. Bookmark the permalink. Carve Your Epitaph Cancel reply	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1613
__label__wiki	0.597387	0.597387	The English town “Shrewsbury”. How do you say it? Some, like me, say it as “shrowes-bury”, to rhyme with “owes”. Others say “shroos-bury”, to rhyme with “shoes”? This town’s name is quite interesting as it shows how the Norman’s mucked our speech up. In the beginning, the town was “Scrobbesbyrig”. The Normans couldn’t pronounce “scr-“, which was said more-or-less like the modern “shr”. So they spelt it, and said it, as “sr”. That also proved too hard for them, though, so they then changed it to “sar”. To make things worse, the sounds /n/, /l/, and /r/ often change their positions (“metathesis”) or swap for each other, hence Latin parabola but Spanish palabra and English palaver, or Spanish playa but Portuguese praia. Thus, Normanised “Saropesberie” became “Salopesberie” — and remember, the Old English form was “Scrobbesbyrig”! This is also why the shortening of the shire’s name, Shropshire, is “Salop.” Lay folk carried on saying it as they always did. Throw in a few regular sound changes from the Middle Ages, such as b–>v–>u, and we got the modern pronunciations and spelling around 500 years ago. Wow, did the Normans muck our speech up! But what of the “right” way to say the town’s name: “Shrowesbury”, or “Shroosbury”? The simple answer is that both are right; enough folk say both to warrant both being considered right, and that includes folk who grew up in the town itself! But I reckon “Shrowesbury” might better represent the continuation of ancient “Scrobbesbyrig”, whereas “Shroosbury” looks to me like a spelling pronunciation based on the animal “shrew”. Look at the northern spelling pronunciations of “tong” (to rhyme with “long”) set against the southern pronunciation which rhymes with “young” and which represents a continuation of the original “tung” of Old English. The moral of this tale is twofold. One, there isn’t always one right way of saying a word. Two, don’t get scribes who can’t speak the language to devise or modify a spelling system for it! featured image from http://www.aeroengland.co.uk/shrewsbury.jpg 1 Comment \| Anglish, conlang, town names, vocab, words \| Tagged: anglish, Anglo-Saxon, Anglo-Saxonism, coward, plain English, Salop, Saxon, Saxon English, Saxonism, Scrobbesbyrig, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, vocab, vocabulary, wordhoard, words, wordstock \| Permalink	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1632
__label__wiki	0.601802	0.601802	Woman finds mold in Chandler apartment, alleges cover-up By Rebecca Thomas, http://www.kpho.com/ This week’s record rainfall caused roofs to leak all across the Valley. But for a Chandler woman, a leaky roof revealed an even bigger problem, one she said put her family’s health in danger. “I woke up in the morning and my ceiling was gaping open,” Jessica Ford said. She said water began gushing into her apartment during Monday’s storm. Ford immediately called the management office at Laguna Village, near Arizona Avenue and Elliott Road and maintenance crews brought over an industrial fan to dry things out. “They plugged it into this outlet while my wall was still damp,” Ford said about the counterproductive measure, since her ceiling was still leaking. There was obvious water damage to her daughter’s room, with water pockets bulging from the ceiling. Ford said a maintenance worker cut the ceiling open on Wednesday and what she saw shocked her. “Mold, tons of black mold,” she said. Again, Ford called management to report the problem and got a voicemail Thursday addressing the issue. “That drywall has a colored backing on the back of it and that is what the discolored spots are,” said a woman who identified herself as Andrea and said she works with Laguna Village’s corporate office. “It’s actually not mold and there’s no mold that’s been seen.” Not convinced, Ford took a sample of the sheet rock and gave it to a friend who is a biology professor. He looked at it under a microscope and said he found very high concentrations of Stachybotrys Chartarum. It’s a black mold known to cause respiratory problems, especially in people who have asthma, like Ford’s 6-year-old daughter. Read more Posted in Indoor Air Quality, Microbiology, Mold, Remediation/Renovation Tags: apartment mold, black mold, leaky roofs, Mold, mold allergy, Mold exposure, Mold growth assessment and remediation, Mold health issues 100 cows killed after contracting lead poisoning on gun club land By Kirsty Macnicol of the Fiordland Advocate About 100 Southland dairy cows have died or been destroyed after contracting lead poisoning from grazing on a gun club property. The Ministry of Primary Industries confirmed this week it was alerted by a Southland veterinary practice on July 23 of dairy cattle dying from lead poisoning on a Southland farm. The cattle had been grazing fodder beet grown on leased land owned by the Nightcaps Clay Target Club at Wreys Bush. “Approximately 20 affected cattle, from a mob of about 100 cows, died or were euthanised at that time, the farmer subsequently chose to humanely slaughter the remaining cattle. Some of the cattle were pregnant,” MPI said in a statement issued to the Fiordland Advocate. Environment Southland worked with the MPI and the farmer to offer advice on various disposal methods for the cows. “The decision by the owner to bury them in an offal hole was not Environment Southland’s preferred choice, however, at the time it did meet the rules under the Solid Waste Management Plan as a permitted activity. New rules that came into effect on1 September 2014 would have tightened the requirements in this situation. Staff provided best practice advice for the disposal,” the statement says. Read more Posted in Environmental, Lead Tags: Agriculture, Effects of Lead, lead bullets, lead exposure, Lead poisoning, livestock	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1637
__label__wiki	0.689097	0.689097	Step Inside the Circus Tent of the National Tour of Pippin on CBS Sunday Morning January 5th, 2015 \| By Broadway.com Staff Step right up, step right up! The national tour of the Tony-winning revival of Pippin is making its way across the country, featuring a talented troupe of performers. (Note: Originally aired on January 4, 2015. For current Pippin touring cast info, click here.) The Voice's Sasha Allen, Tony winner John Rubinstein, Emmy winner Lucie Arnaz and more spoke with CBS Sunday Morning about the circus-themed show, which is directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus. Watch the full segment below and get your tickets to see Pippin!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1647
__label__cc	0.65844	0.34156	Home > University Libraries > HASC - Digital Archives > University Archives > Emeriti Society Oral History Collection > 21 Emeriti Society Oral History Collection Dochterman, Cliff Oral History Interview Roland diFranco Download Full Text (250 KB) Executive Vice President (1972-1990). Topics include:Beginning of Development Office, Purchase of the Delta Campus and funding of campus buildings, Start of Community Involvement Program, President Atchley’s administrative philosophy, corruption in the University maintenance department, working with students, Gladys Benerd and her major donation, changes in the character of the regents, relationship between the University and Stockton. Dochterman, Cliff 2009 Holt-Atherton Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library Contributing Institution This oral history is part of the University Of The Pacific Emeriti Society Oral History Collection, MSS 305 To view additional information on copyright and related rights of this item, such as to purchase copies of images and/or obtain permission to publish them, click here to view the Holt-Atherton Special Collections policies. diFranco, Roland, "Dochterman, Cliff Oral History Interview" (2009). Emeriti Society Oral History Collection. 21. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/esohc/21 In Copyright. URI: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). Holt-Atherton Special Collections homepage Scholarly Commons ISSN:	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1649
__label__cc	0.604048	0.395952	The Scholarly Kitchen What’s Hot and Cooking In Scholarly Publishing Scholarly Publishing 101 -- The Basics Discovery and Access Metrics and Analytics Technology and Disruption Guest Post: From Supermarkets to Marketplaces — The Evolution of the Open Access Ecosystem By Scholarly Kitchen Editor’s Note: Today’s post is by Sven Fund. Sven is the Managing Director of Knowledge Unlatched and founder of fullstopp, a digital consulting agency serving publishers, libraries, and intermediaries. From 2008 to 2015, Sven was the CEO of Berlin-based publisher De Gruyter. Prior to that he served in different functions from Managing Director to Executive Board member at what is now Springer Nature. He is a lecturer at Humboldt University in Berlin. Open access (OA) is undergoing yet another metamorphosis. So far, the space has been dominated by author-pays (via Article Processing Charges – APCs) models, both hybrid and “pure”. And while funders like Wellcome and the German Research Foundation are reviewing their policies – many of them a decade old by now – it is becoming ever clearer that APCs will not be the future of OA, at least not uniquely. With their normative approach of flipping traditional acquisition budgets, Ralf Schimmer, Kai Geschuhn and Andreas Vogler have been advocating in principle that which is now becoming reality: i.e. that in order to really shake up the academic publishing market, other transactional models are necessary. Why is open access contained the way it is? There are, realistically speaking, very few publishers left without a serious OA policy. Many offer OA in different colors in their journal portfolios — green, gold, bronze, diamond, hybrid. And even book publishing is no longer unaffected by OA, as the discussion regarding REF 2027 in the UK demonstrates. But the whole ecosystem is still struggling with many operational barriers. The major vendors do not yet have a credible and effective approach to OA, thus holding up the proliferation of the model, particularly for smaller and medium-sized publishers. In a situation where the market really requires more intermediaries to increase transparency and thus help with the transition from one transaction model to another, this key component of the traditional scholarly value chain is failing to keep up, thereby opening up new opportunities for less traditional partners. The other key element, at least in some parts of the world, is the internal structure of the library. It not only follows the interests of faculty and students, but (at least in Europe) it also quite often has its internal professional rules. The slow dissemination of OA is a vivid example of how stability in the academy comes with a lot of disadvantages. Libraries find it hard to shift budgets more radically, in part caused by the fact that they became addicted to easy solutions like the Big Deal, that in turn tie up a large part of their budgets. APC funds fit the scheme: They are easy to decide upon, and their existence appeases those advocates on campus that would like to see more alternatives. APC means piecemeal But APC funds do not solve the problem of sustainable OA publishing, they just reinforce patterns that have brought us to where we are today. Offsetting deals in particular, like the one advocated by Project DEAL in Germany and similar cases in other countries, just make the Big Deal bigger – not better. To find the land of milk and honey that fulfills the promises made by OA advocates in the early 2000s, libraries have to massively shift their budgets. And that will, for different reasons, not work through APC funds alone. To make OA really work, libraries have to cooperate and co-spend in order to shift the market-shaping from publishers to themselves. Publishers are structured like supermarkets: They operate as global consortia around their own products, generating demand, shouldering financial risk and investments and in the process generating profit. As long as libraries or other agents are not prepared to supersede this role with a better structure, the underlying problem will remain. Communal approaches Libraries will have to work together and make decisions together, and in that respect, Project DEAL, uniting all German libraries in a super-consortium, is a good example of stakeholder alignment. But that is one country, negotiating with three publishers. It is quite surprising that for the first time in a long time the libraries really seem to be united. And publishers? No wonder they find it difficult to adjust their market behavior – they never really had to listen to their customers to survive economically. What puts extra pressure on them is the awareness that academics, now more than ever before, find ways around “proprietary” content on publishers’ sites. These channels are infringing copyright, but we all know by now that researchers do not really seem to care. Without this disruptive element, the bargaining position of Project DEAL would be much weaker – and publishers would most likely not be inclined to grant free access to content on their own sites without an agreement in place. Small is beautiful – and difficult Looking at the OA space, it is immediately apparent that innovation has mainly been driven by startups, both academic and commercial. While major funders have fueled the space with the resources necessary to convince also big publishers that OA is here to stay, startups oftentimes make the business innovation happen. Their critical phase is the time between the good idea’s launch and sustainability – or being bought by a larger entity. This may be a truism but it becomes particularly challenging in an environment as unamenable to change as the library market is. And not only the initiatives themselves are struggling with slow motion – a look back at funders’ activities demonstrates how much financial ventilation has been given to the space. Against this background, we at Knowledge Unlatched (full disclosure, I am the Managing Director for KU) have expanded the approach from offering a single “product” (an OA books collection curated by librarians) to providing a marketplace for all those initiatives that are directed towards libraries. In our latest funding round, launched just a few days ago, eight different models are part of the unified outreach to libraries, some with quite different transaction models, like Luminos’ membership, some only related by the fact that they deal with OA, like Delta Think’s Data & Analytics Tool. This novel approach has three main goals: First, we want to create as much transparency as possible to libraries for their funding decisions; secondly working efficiently to avoid unnecessary costs to supporters in a developing market segment. And thirdly – perhaps first and foremost – creating critical mass around OA books, journals and services. Without better organization, there will be no breakthrough in OA, and policymakers in the European Union and beyond are starting to understand this. The big flip Probably the biggest weakness of the OA “movement” is its eclecticism. New ideas around open science are being picked up and discussed easily, but they are only rarely being executed in a way that they become really meaningful. In order to achieve the goal of opening up published research results and thus creating relevance, they need scale, much more than they have today. Researchers must be able to trust that they have access to large corpora of content for their work. While collaboration will help a great deal, especially for small and medium-sized libraries as well as publishers, that might not be quick enough to unlatch thousands of books and journals. What would really make a difference though would be a few publishers flipping their whole portfolio of journals and/or books. Even though on a relatively small scale volume-wise, HAU Books in Anthropology and transcript publishers with their Political Science list are already experimenting with this through the Knowledge Unlatched marketplace. It is up to libraries to decide whether they are willing to support these moves to not only make more content OA, but also to reduce administrative efforts – a significant effect oftentimes not included into the overall bill of free access. And while many academics at the beginning of their research careers accept OA as a given, it remains a task for libraries and publishers alike to provide information and training to existing and future academic authors and users of research material. Faculty and students, for good reasons, have rarely been exposed to concrete funding implications of content, and that should probably change. No change in access without shifts of budgets OA is maturing, and its transaction models are differentiating. For libraries, retaining transparency is paramount in order to make sensible financial decisions. But they also need to be prepared to shift budgets significantly to advance the idea of OA and not hope that others will pay for the party. That approach might work once, but it will not work forever. Agents of change can help to safeguard the process of transitioning from traditional acquisition to funding OA, and experience shows that publishers will follow. Scholarly Kitchen @scholarlykitchn Posts by guest authors or group posts written by multiple Scholarly Kitchen Chefs are grouped together under the Scholarly Kitchen byline. View All Posts by Scholarly Kitchen 8 Thoughts on "Guest Post: From Supermarkets to Marketplaces — The Evolution of the Open Access Ecosystem" What are “the promises made by OA advocates in the early 2000s” and how is progress being measured? By Joseph Esposito Interesting. However, I am curious as to how a publisher creates a demand. It seems to me that a business fulfills a demand not create one. Perhaps some examples are warranted. Again I am curious in what manner a researcher attached to a university or corporation does not have access to the corpora of information. It seems to me that they have too much to read rather than too little. In what manner should libraries reallocate their budgets? They either have free access via OA or they pay for subscriptions. The aforementioned is how material is made available. What would be a third model? Then again perhaps I am missing the point. By harvey kane Businesses all the time create demands for their products. Did anyone want a telephone that can take photographs only 20 years ago? By Bernhard Mittermaier Re: “In what manner should libraries reallocate their budgets? They either have free access via OA or they pay for subscriptions.” At Cornell – full disclosure, we’ve pledged to KU since pilot, and I think one of our librarians is one of the curators – we’ve organized our funding structure so that we have a few “central funds” that pay for things like cross-disciplinary purchases, major databases that we’re probably never going to cancel, etc. I’m not familiar with all the intricacies of the money-shuffling, but many major subscriptions are paid for with money that would have belonged to particular subject selectors, but because it’s a Big Important Thing, that money got scavenged into the central fund and will pay for the subscription annually without the original selector having to juggle it within their own budget. We have a Database Review Committee who review and maintain the subscriptions assigned to that funding. (It probably gets money from other sources, as well, but I’m not familiar with all the accounting shenanigans.) We pledge to Knowledge Unlatched, and other innovative models that we’d like to try out, from that central funding. This year, though, we also have one of our selectors has pledging to subject/publisher-specific KU package out of his own funds. I like this central funding model of ours; it allows us wiggle room in buying things that individual subject selectors couldn’t buy. I like the KU model of libraries pitching in to fund the production of OA content; it puts the funding issues squarely in the realm of organizations who WANT to pay money for content, and have expertise in how one goes about funding and distributing access. I like that the publishers are guaranteed to at least break even, by the library funding, and that they can still make a profit from print sales; I like that this ties the amount we’re paying very auditably to the actual amount that it takes a publisher to produce the content. I like KU handling the administrative nonsense so that all I have to do in Acquisitions is click a button, pay an invoice, and load the MARC. Open Access is really important to Cornell – see arXiv – and the best way to make it work is to put our money where our mouth is. But the whole point of Open Access is to bring access to people and communities who can’t afford to pay for it; that includes underfunded libraries! I don’t think that we need all libraries to be paying to support OA models like KU – IMO, we need the well-funded libraries to be doing it. The more that such libraries that participate, and the more they (we) can contribute, the more everybody benefits. And maybe someday we’ll come to a point where any library can fund the OA production of content their users need/want. That’s obviously not this day. But we can start with the more fortunate of us ponying up so that the less fortunate don’t have to. By Heather Shipman “Probably the biggest weakness of the OA “movement” is its eclecticism. New ideas around open science are being picked up and discussed easily, but they are only rarely being executed in a way that they become really meaningful” I would say the biggest weakness is the relative apathy of the scientific research community to this model. They see little in it for them – beyond vague altruism – and hence the relatively low uptake, even in markets with some designated specific Open Access funding. Especially if it puts them outside of the journal titles they view as the arbiters of their fields. ‘Just publish me, fast” is the snapshot answer from all our market research. Hence the recent push by the library-centered DEAL etc, to drive the decision away from authors electing a publishing model, into one directed by the institution and funder. By Brandon Nordin Library does not read. Currently it plays the role of the gatekeeper and, it this role it is useful to publishers. Under the new system when everything is freely available from the net, library is obsolete and redundant. At least in this function. The idea that library would pay for the open access does not seem natural. Why library? By Igor Goliney So basically, this is an ad for Knowledge Unlatched. Not what I would call critical journalism, but blatant advertising. Disappointing. Thanks for the feedback Anne, we’ve heard similar comments from a few folks about this post and another recent one. First, please don’t confuse what we do here with “journalism”. This is largely an opinion blog, an editorial page at best, put together by volunteers in their spare time. We do our best to adhere to best practices and high standards but are often far from perfect. Often there’s a fine line to be walked for our posts — we don’t want them to be advertisements for a particular company, but at the same time, we want to present business ideas and strategies, and often the best person to talk about those are from companies putting them into practice. We’ve heard from our readers that they want to hear from more diverse voices, not just in terms of geography and race, but also in terms of approaches and companiees. So we really want to pull people in from startups or from companies doing things that are of interest. We try to keep a close eye on such things and avoid flagrant self-promotion, and sometimes we do a good job of that, and other times we go a bit too far in the wrong direction. As the site’s editor, I will accept all blame for this and please keep the feedback coming, as it is helpful in calibrating our content. 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So, who apart from Frontiers was consulted prior to the launch of Plan S? https://t.co/s7RXQAnhF6 Guest Post — Library Publishers Convene in Vancouver to Discuss Open Platforms and Open Educational Resources https://t.co/XNTS5phh2m Follow the Scholarly Kitchen Blog Follow Us Diversity in the Open Access Movement, Part 1: Differing Definitions Diversity in the Open Access Movement, Part 2: Differing Goals The Pay It Forward Project: Confirming What We Already Knew About Open Access Everything You Wanted to Know About Lava Flows The mission of the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) is to advance scholarly publishing and communication, and the professional development of its members through education, collaboration, and networking. SSP established The Scholarly Kitchen blog in February 2008 to keep SSP members and interested parties aware of new developments in publishing. The Scholarly Kitchen is a moderated and independent blog. 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__label__wiki	0.686184	0.686184	BEWITH 005LP 180 Gram Vinyl. Release Date: June 21st 2019 Be With Records present the first ever officially licensed reissue of Ned Doheny's Prone, originally released in Japan only in 1979. Aficionados rate Ned Doheny's Prone as his finest achievement. This sophisticated masterpiece has been unavailable on vinyl for over 35 years, so Be With Records pressed it on audiophile 180 gram vinyl and restored the original Japanese artwork for both jacket and classic lyric-insert. Featuring the superior full-vocal version of "To Prove My Love". Ned Doheny's crowning glory, even better than the superlative Hard Candy (1976). So quite why this AOR/soft-funk gem has not been available legitimately on vinyl for over 35 years is anyone's guess. A forgotten-funk classic. What makes this release truly special is the inclusion of the full-vocal version of jazz-funk classic "To Prove My Love". It's what you've all been waiting for. Produced again by the legendary Steve Cropper, Prone's super-smooth grooves showcase Ned's beautifully laid-back vocals, virtuoso playing and forever-wry lyricism. Aside from "To Prove My Love", it boasts some of Doheny's most under-appreciated tracks: witness the slickness of "Think Like A Lover", "Guess Who's Lookin' For Love Again", and "Funky Love". 180 gram vinyl; Features the original artwork for both jacket and lyric-insert. Label Be With Records Genre 60s & 70s More from Ned Doheny Think Like A Lover - Mudd's Extended Versions, title Ned Doheny , artist More from Be With Records Butterfly, title Kimiko Kasai with Herbie Hancock , artist Korp Sole Roller, title Liam Hayes , artist The Awakening, title The Ahmad Jamal Trio , artist Soul Portrait, title Willie Hutch , artist	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1651
__label__cc	0.540429	0.459571	Posted on March 26, 2019 May 11, 2019 by DanaSimone! Clever Moments You Might Have Missed Watching The Horror-Thriller Movie Us Absolutely, you need to see Us twice. We all know watching a horror movie comes with the expectation you’ll be screaming, and anticipating moments that you’ll be startled. This oftentimes leads to you missing an important yet subtle symbol or scene. I loved Director Jordan Peele’s debut horror film Us, and found a lot of interesting and super-clever tidbits that make everything come together. Hints and Clues to Notice in the Movie Us: 1. The rabbits appear again in this movie just like in Get Out. Also, I noticed that the rabbits were mainly just white with only a few brown or black ones mirroring America, or some of the many environments we work and live in. Other rabbit sightings: the daughter’s t-shirt; when the homeless guy was taken into the ambulance, he looked to be wearing a rabbit’s foot around his neck; and the doll the young Ade played with was a white rabbit. 2. Don’t miss that deer on the wall of the fun house; it reminded me of the deer at the beginning of Get Out. 3. The signal to move when the doppelganger family stood in the driveway was the Wakanda arms pose from the movie Black Panther. 4. The counselor and the parents thought the daughter was suffering from PTSD. 5. There was a subtle spider doppelganger in the vacation home. 6. The son, nor the mom, had rhythm when the song I Got 5 On It was playing in the car on the road trip. Hmmm (remember I said this when you watch). 7. Jeremiah 11:11 “I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape” appeared as a reference several times: on the homeless man’s sign in 1986, during the present day when he got put into the ambulance, and then as the son Jason noticed the time was 11:11 at the vacation house, just before the doppelgangers arrived. 8. The name of the fun house in 1986 when young Ade entered was called Vision Quest, but in present-day of the movie when Momma Ade entered it was called Merlin’s Nest Hall. 9. Jason’s mask is red, like the doppelgangers’ clothing. More importantly, why does he have a mask in the first place? (Remember I said this, too.) 10. Jason growled like his doppelganger when he and his sister entered the neighbor’s house. Very questionable, or just a little touch of humor? (Remember this.) 11. Momma Ade and her doppelganger, Red, never seemed tethered like the others, as they didn’t have synchronized movements like some of the other copycat pairs. (And again, remember I said this…) 12. The scene of Momma Ade crying reminds you of the Get Out movie character Chris Washington, crying before he was sunk in the chair by the teaspoon-stirring Virginia. 13. Jordan Peele has been making a cameo appearance in both his movies that no on would notice. He does the voice of what sounds like a dying rabbit in Get Out and in Us. 14. While there were no extra scenes before or during the credits, Jordan Peele did list the doppelganger cast names in a unique way. He listed the human cast name in regular color, then he put the doppelganger name right to it in red…which is what color they all wore…and the lead doppelganger name is Red. Lastly, I’ll mention those gold fabric scissors. I think they represent the act of cutting the ties or the tether between the two pairs. We often are our own worst enemy (as the movie subtitle states) and sometimes we need to sever that tether in order to escape what oppresses us. While we all have a different “rabbit’s eye” that we view in life, what else did you notice in the movie? Do you want to watch Us more than once to catch everything? Leave your insights in the comments below. Movie Review – Us – Tons of Symbolism, Creepy, and a Great Time at the Movies DanaSimone! DanaSimone!’s love for movies and AMC Theaters started when she was a youngster in Detroit. By day, she saves the world from financial ruin, and by night wears a superwoman cape (literally) as a mom, wife, speaker, philanthropist, travel agent, and up-and-coming social media influencer. She’s the creator of the #FemaleMasterpiece empowerment movement and a former talk show host. Stalk her on YouTube channel “DanaSimone!”and check our her cool app. Categorieshorror, Movie of the Month TagsJordan Peele, things you missed in movies, us Previous PostPrevious Movie Review – Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase Next PostNext Captain Marvel vs the Internet Trolls – A Common New Film Controversy	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0011.json.gz/line1653

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