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__label__cc	0.538565	0.461435	The Ungodly Business of Pornography SOPHIA LYNN GAVE LIFE TO CHRIST AFTER BEING DELIVERED FROM PORN INDUSTRY. The porn industry was featured last night on CNBC, which took its viewers “inside the $13 billion business of pleasure.” Well, there is no doubt that millions of Americans derive pleasure from porn, which may be found at the magazine stand, in the video store, on regular and pay-per-view cable and, of course, all over the Internet. But it is the passing pleasure of sin, as the Scripture warns us. It has a corrosive effect on our souls. That is borne out by the powerful testimonies of men and women alike who have experienced, first-hand, the deleterious effects of porn on their lives; whose woeful stories were not presented on CNBC. Like the Virginia psychologist who’s husband’s porn addiction led him to abandon her and their five children. Writing in the National Review, she recounted that her man hooked up with “an unemployed alcoholic with all the physical qualities of a porn star – bleached blonde hair, heavy makeup, provocative clothing, and big breasts.” She was convinced that her former husband “succumbed to the allure of the secret fantasy life he had been indulging since adolescence.” And she cited several studies backing up her conclusion that porn alters behavior.” What I find most compelling about her testimony was her conclusion that porn gives “the impression that aberrant sexual practices are more common than they really are, and that promiscuous behavior is normal.” Michael Leahy, author of “Porn Nation,” offered the perspective of a wayward husband, whose youthful porn habit led an adult sex addiction. “It took losing my 15-year-marriage,” he lamented, “my boys, my job, my affair partner, any hopes of reconciliation with and re-marrying (my former wife), and a whole lot of money to hit rock bottom. That’s what it took to finally get my attention.” Leahy now devotes himself to travelling around the country, evangelizing against the evil of pornography. Then there is Sophia Lynn, who starred in porn films to make money to support herself and her child after a divorce, she told ABC News. She was delivered from the supposed business of pleasure with the intercession of Heather Veitch, an ex-stripper turned Christian evangelist. Lynn gave her life to Christ and took a job as a church secretary in Sioux Falls,S.D. “This is like a dream,” said the former porn star. “I feel like my life has been saved.” The testimonies of the Virginia psychologist, of Leahy and of Lynndispel the myth that porn is an innocent, victimless vice. It is a blight upon America. It is a tool of the ruler of this fallen world, whom, the Scripture warns, is like a roaring lion, seeking whom he can devour. 26 May This entry was published on May 26, 2012 at 12:50 PM. It’s filed under Popular Culture and tagged ' SOPHIA LYNN, 'PORN NATION, CNBC, MICHAEL LEAHY, NATIONAL REVIEW, PORN STAR, PORNOGRAPHY. Bookmark the permalink. Follow any comments here with the RSS feed for this post. Older: India Abortion Doctors Take Atrocities to Another Level Newer: Atheists Dishonor America’s War Dead 4 thoughts on “The Ungodly Business of Pornography” site on May 27, 2012 at 3:28 AM said: Re: Whoever made the remark that this was a good website really needs to have their head inspected. JP on May 27, 2012 at 8:11 AM said: God bless you for taking the time to comment. I’d be happy to respond to any specific criticism you have of The Christian Diarist. David Thompson on May 26, 2012 at 1:47 PM said: If people would stone their kids when they acted in a disrespectful fashion and if we kill non-virgin unmarried females like God tells us to do we would not have these problems! Praise Jesus. JP on May 26, 2012 at 10:57 PM said: No David. We love the sinner even as we hate the sin. Praise Jesus, indeed. Leave a Reply to JP Cancel reply	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3881
__label__cc	0.649586	0.350414	Cottage Rentals in Iceland Find a cottage kr. ISK Garðshorn Cottage Kirkjubæjarklaustur, South Iceland, Iceland Bedrooms 3 / Sleeps 10 / Bathrooms 1 Choose available check-in and check-out dates to continue. Number of guests 1 guest 2 guests 3 guests 4 guests 5 guests 6 guests 7 guests 8 guests 9 guests 10 guests Final Cleaning $118.81 (mandatory) Bedsheets and towels Included Garðshorn is a spacious family-owned cottage nestled on a lake, within easy walking distance from the municipality of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The house has three bedrooms that sleep 7 people, as well as a cozy loft that can sleep an additional 3. The house has one bathroom and shower, a TV, a fully equipped modern kitchen and a generous deck area. It sits on a large tree-grown plot with private lake access and views of Vatnajökull to the east. The house has no wifi. The house is strictly non-smoking. HG 00004217 Check-in time: 16:00 Registered: 02 Aug 2016 Last update: 04 Mar 2019 Check-out time: 12:00 Location of keys: Contact owner for keys Sleeping loft 4x Single bed 1x Twin bed 1x Kids bed (2 - 12 years) 4x Mattresses A reservation can be cancelled 30 days or more prior to the scheduled arrival date and 80% of the rental price will be repaid. Páll 1 cottages on Bungalo The message was sent. Similar cottages The Holiday House 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustri Niti Upadhyay What a beautiful place to stay! Makes you want to move to Iceland permanently. Bed in kids room might be too close but that should not stop anyone from staying here. Dusanka Mackic-Pataki Jekaterina Kolesnikova William DANG Very lovely house at the border of lake, ideal for vacations. Perfectly clean, spacious with all equipement. Easy to find with the information provided before arrival. Near twon with small supermarket, and servrals interesting points to visit. No WIFI. We recommand this Cottage. AVRIL MILNE Tricky to find behind the trees. Very spacious, lovely scenic surroundings. Very homely and relaxing feel to the lodge. Pasquereau We spent a very pleasant stay in this cottage. It's a quiet place with a beautiful view of a lake. The cottage is well equipped. We recommend it. Alain, Hélène, Michel et Patricia le brizaut Chaoyue Wang We stayed with 8 people (2 families with grown-up children) for 1 night. The house is really cozy and feels much nicer than it looks on the photos. We had worried that it might not be big enough, but this was not the case, bedrooms were small but adequate and we all fitted around the table. In summer it must great to have the lake just at the back of the garden, however, we really enjoyed the northern lights above the lake, which we all saw there for the first time! We would have liked to stay longer and would definitely consider coming back! Anna Heck We stayed with 5 people for two nights in the cottage and we enjoyed the time there a lot. With the given directions we could easily find it and check-in with the key box also was very easy. The kitchen was very well equipped, we found everything we need to cook a proper meal. Also the quiet surrounding with the lake was very nice. The only negative point was some problem with the electricity, so that the cottage was freezing cold when we arrvived, as it was October, and it got warm only very slowly. But this incident made our first evening quite cozy ;) João da Costa Beautiful and relaxed place. Very good conditions to prepare your own meals and a good base to explore the national parks. We would definitely come back!!! Freyr Frostason Nice and cozy. Great view over the lake Sanjana Sanwal The bungalow was at a perfect location. The house didn?t have enough amenities especially wifi. It could be better arranged. Daniel J Sullivan Gardshorn is a very cute cottage on the shores of a small lake about halfway between Reynisfjara and Kaftafell. We stayed 2 nights. The cottage was very clean and cute, and well stocked for making meals (we made dinner both nights we stayed there). There are 3 small bedrooms plus and upstairs sleeping loft, so there was plenty of room for our kids to spread out. The only issue we had was that the circuit breaker kept cutting out. The first time it happened was during a huge storm, but it continued after that through our stay. Aside from that, the cottage was great! Suzanne Wilson Lovely place on a lake. ROBERT M BLAIR Great location, Plenty of room. Bathroom needs updating but otherwise well equipped. David Mart?n Barrios All in the house is perfect. We are a 5 person group and we recommended this house for everyone. Kayla quiter Such a cute cabin we loved our time here and saw the northern lights ! Wibke Kahlert Our stay was fantastic. The cottage is no bargain but spacious and well equipped. It is suitable for 8 people, maybe more. We didn't expected it so big. And the location and view is just spectacular. Next time visiting Klaustur I wish I could rent once again! Sidney Long Great experience at the cottage, if your looking for a nice clean well located place to stay, this is a great place. We had four people but could have had twice that number. Also, check out the little town whose name I can't pronounce, has two waterfalls and also had a great meal at the hotel. Will rent again if we're in the area. Nick Halkyard Clean and tidy - pity there?s no wifi Joshua Plummer Great little lake side cottage. Very convenient access Scheuber Kofmel Ulrich Cosy cabin with friendly owner. Well furnished including the kitchen. We had a pleasant stay, the view to the lake is great, Kirkjubaerjaklaustur ist nearby (3min by car) and you can find there everything you need inkl. pharmacy/doctor. We can recommend this cabin. Lovely cottage in a beautiful location, but no wifi and very difficult to find without gps: no road names, not listed on the house list sign when you finally find the correct road and then the cottage itself is not named as Gardshorn. We had to rely on the photo to identify it. lhuisset FEREY Fr?d?rique Very convenient place surrounded by nature , birds, very quiet place, we enjoyed our stay! House is very well equiped and comfortable. Ute Schiffel Garðshorn Cottage is beautifully located at a lake. It is very cosy and well equipped. We would have loved to enjoy the porch with its protection from the wind more, but the Icelandic weather was not in our favour for that. Going to sleep and waking up to the sound of nothing more but the birds and the wind was wonderful. The location Kirjujubæjarklaustur gave us lots of opportunities for sightseeing. Laki, Skaftafell, Glacier Lagoon, Fjaðr?gljúfur, Eldgjá, Landmannalaugur and many more can be all done as day trips from here (assuming one has the right car for some of those destinations). Mary Dailey I think the weather influenced the way we felt about the cottage. The cottage overlooked a lake and it was extremely windy when we stayed. The place was clean. There was not a room appropriate for a couple since all the beds on the main level were single beds. There was a double bed in the loft. This place is perfect if you are travelling with a lot of people since it slept around 10-12 people. We had a little trouble with the power cutting off if we had too many things plugged in. The kitchen had many appliances and there was a large table for our family to play games on when not eating. Nigel D Collis Spacious, light, clean & tidy cottage with excellent situation next to lake. Markus Ully The cottage Garðshorn was perfect for our group with 5 persons. Kristy Wilson This is wehere we finally got to see the Aurora! After being in Iceland for 7 days our last night we were able to spend time outdoors in the evening with little cloud cover, it was incredible. We had a group of 7 people and stayed in the cottage for 2 nights. The cottage itself cozy, yet roomy, clean, warm and in the perfect location to drive to and from The Glacier Lagoon in one day. The cottage had everything our group needed to make meals, relax and enjoy all of the local adventures. Check in and out was easy. I would definitely recommend this cottage! Anna Bilous Very nice house! The location is just great, more then you can expect. The house is situated on the lake, so you can enjoy a marvelous view! Great place to explore south and glaciers. Highly recommended. 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__label__wiki	0.633161	0.633161	PreventivePLUS Branding, Motion https://www.preventive.com/ A digital product for everyone who take charge, make noise, and drop-kick the glass ceiling. The product team viewed the platform selection process as an opportunity to crystalize how they do performance management and approached the search thoughtfully. “We evaluated pretty much every performance management tool that exists.” Our role was to create the project from botom to finish. Challenges and More As the company approached 50 employees, Stephanie and the Button team made the decision to start looking for a tool. They needed a solution that could grow with the company and make the entire performance review process easier for everyone, not only for the People Operations department. The problem with manual solutions is that they become harder to manage as you add more people, and thus more stress, to the system. “When you get to 30 or 40 people, that manual process started to grow from two hours, to three hours, four hours, five hours,” says Stephanie, adding, “It quickly became unscalable.” Design and ease-of-use helped Lattice win over the Button team. The team “loved Lattice’s user experience and usability, being able to have split-screens and the ability to customize the transparency” says Stephanie, adding, “Our CTO and our VP of Engineering came from Google where they had their own internal performance management system and I think it was something our team was used to having.” “It's difficult to deliver a boutique fashion ecommerce site that showcases a compelling brand experience but also converts. Webify delivered just that.” Guthrie Ferguson, Brand Director We strategized a theme framework that allowed our designers to create beautifully accessible templates, while baking in enough flexibility to allow merchants to customize the experience for their industry. Site Builder extends the administrative experience, separating content into blocks and allowing for a custom but controlled end product. Selective Designs SNAAZ © 2019 Burning Flame Interactive \| All rights reserved	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3889
__label__wiki	0.802088	0.802088	Get away by staying nearby this summer in the Denver metro area Where to go for outdoor fun in and near Denver Two parkgoers stand atop a rocky area at Castlewood Canyon State Park near Castle Rock. Ken Papaleo/High Country Colorin Kids engage in archery at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Photo courtesy of Kate Kramer/Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR People walk on the Lake Mary floating boardwalk at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in the Commerce City area. Photo courtesy of Rich Keen/Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR People walk with their dog as others fish at Barr Lake in the Brighton area. Courtesy of Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife Posted Wednesday, June 5, 2019 9:13 am Tips for parents and kids The basics of enjoying Colorado’s parks include bringing sunscreen, layers, water, snacks and good closed-toe shoes. “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen kiddos wearing flip-flips on hikes,” said Lauren Truitt, Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife spokeswoman. But make sure they’re still comfortable, Truitt said, especially for small kids. “As long as they’re comfy, they’re usually happy to keep going.” It’s important not to take young kids on outings that are too grueling, Truitt said. “Take your time, have fun and enjoy the time,” Truitt said. Many items from Generation Wild’s List of 100 Things to Do outside could be knocked out at parks in the metro area, according to Great Outdoors Colorado, a state organization that created the program. That list is located at www.generationwild.com/the-list. There's an app for parks The State of Colorado offers a free app called Colorado Trail Explorer, or COTREX, which it touts as “the most comprehensive trail map available for the state.” “You can kind of tailor the hike you want to go on — it’ll bring up options,” such as for something dog-friendly, said Lauren Truitt, Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife spokeswoman. You can see trails by allowed uses on the map and download offline maps for viewing in areas without cell service. For adventurers, Colorado offers fourteeners, national forests and famous sand dunes, but if you live in the Denver metro area and aren’t fond of hours-long drives, the state is still home to many places where you can escape city life. “It depends on what you’re looking for,” said Lauren Truitt, Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife spokeswoman, about state parks. “With Cherry Creek, you forget there’s city all around you. Roxborough has that stunning, vista-style view that looks over Denver and south to Castle Rock.” And Barr Lake, up north near Brighton, is still less than an hour away from much of the rest of the metro area — out on the eastern plains but still boasting a “phenomenal view of the whole northern mountain range,” Truitt said. More getaways sit in your backyard. Here’s a look at nearby state, federal and local stops and the kinds of eclectic activities they offer. Cherry Creek State Park The massive park located between Aurora, Denver and the Centennial area isn’t just about its reservoir. The park also allows camping, a shooting range and even rides on horses that parkgoers can rent, Truitt said. Enthusiasts can also fly model airplanes there, and, of course, the reservoir is open for fishing, she added. Cherry Creek State Park is located along Interstate 225 and along South Parker Road. Chatfield State Park South of Littleton along C-470 and South Santa Fe Drive, Chatfield also offers fishing, model-airplane flying and camping. Horses are available for rent, and riding lessons and hayrides are also part of the fun, Truitt said. Barr Lake State Park Northeast near Interstate 76 and E-470 sits Barr Lake State Park, where you can try your hand at archery. “Barr Lake is fantastic for bird watching,” Truitt said. “They have a concessionaire that can rent canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. They have a great little river walk to look at eagle’s nests.” The park includes trails for horses, but visitors must bring their own, Truitt said. Fishing is also allowed. Roxborough State Park Located a few minutes south of Chatfield, Roxborough offers trails for every level of hiker, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s website. “It’s got that beautiful red-rock formation that goes straight through the park,” Truitt said. Distinct plant life, as well as wildlife ranging from black bears to mule deer, add to the atmosphere. And while the park is “extremely well-visited,” it’s one of the few state parks in the nation that has a gold standard recognition by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, Truitt said. That organization encourages visitors to leave natural areas “as good or better” than they found them, according to its website. “The park feels remote,” Truitt said. Castlewood Canyon State Park East of Castle Rock near Franktown sits Castlewood Canyon State Park, where climbers and hikers can get their fill of another area along the Cherry Creek. The park “has great hiking trails,” Truitt said. “It’s busy, but not as busy as Cherry Creek or Chatfield.” A natural amphitheater and the Bridge Canyon Overlook gazebo at the edge of the canyon serve as places for weddings or other outdoor ceremonies, and the park also offers picnic areas, according to the parks and wildlife site. Some seasonal closures affect where climbing is allowed. See cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/CastlewoodCanyon for information. The park sits along State Highway 83. In the middle of the city If you’re looking to stay even closer to home, Crown Hill Park in the Wheat Ridge area typically has decent bird-watching opportunities, said Rosemary Dempsey, spokeswoman for Great Outdoors Colorado. “I just discovered Cherry Knolls park,” said Dempsey, whose organization oversees a state trust fund to protect Colorado’s natural areas. “It’s got a trail going through it, but the most awesome thing is the creek with plenty of sandbars for the kids to splash around in.” Cherry Knolls is located in west Centennial near South University Boulevard. And in the middle of Denver proper, City Park — not far outside downtown — offers views of the mountains and city buildings, Dempsey said. Sporting a strange name for a wildlife region, Rocky Mountain Arsenal is larger than many cities in the metro area. Following the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Army converted the land into a chemical weapons manufacturing facility to support World War II, according to the refuge’s website. Congress designated the site as a national wildlife refuge in the early 1990s. Located in the Commerce City area north of Interstate 70, the refuge offers “wildlife viewing and urban escapes,” Dempsey said. Visitors can take a self-guided drive in their cars to watch wildlife on the land, a sanctuary for more than 330 species of animals, including bison, black-footed ferrets, deer, coyotes, bald eagles and burrowing owls, its website says. It also offers 10 miles of hiking trails — and it’s free. Other getaways For enjoyable views, William F. Hayden Park on Green Mountain — in Lakewood along C-470 — and North Table Loop Trailhead in the Golden area along State Highway 93 are notable spots, Dempsey said. Inspiration Point Park, near I-70 and North Sheridan Boulevard, also overlooks a steep drop in elevation. getaways, staycations, Denver area adventures, Ellis Arnold, state parks Kaleidoscope spans variety of works from area artists Phamaly brings ‘Chicago’ to Denver Center Enjoying airborne adventures	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3897
__label__cc	0.570891	0.429109	CRED Talks (Columbia Region Ecological Discussions) Start Date: June 18, 2019 End Date: June 18, 2019 Venue: Revelstoke Community Centre Check back for new talk announcements! The Columbia Region Ecological Discussions include speakers addressing a diversity of topics such as science communication, active ecological management, citizen science, research skills and techniques, and the influences that our natural environment has on art and culture. See below for a list of upcoming talks as well as past CRED talks. CMI would like to thank Revelstoke Credit Union for sponsoring this series of CREDtalks! 2018/19 CRED talks: Native Bee Fauna of the Columbia Mountains Tue, June 18, 2019. 7pm. Revelstoke Community Centre – MacPherson Room Presenter: Lincoln Best, Taxonomist with the Oregan Bee Project and Atlas at the Oregon State University, Corvallis in partnership with the Oregon Department of Agriculture. He instructs the Oregon Bee School, a course in taxonomy, and many other short courses and field courses. He spends his winters at University of Calgary where he is the pollinator taxonomist for the Ecologics Lab, generating biodiversity data for Landscape Ecology projects. Lincoln provides support to a large network of diverse clients in Canada and abroad. Lincoln Best will introduce the native bee fauna of the Columbia Mountains and discuss their relation to regional flora, interesting species, and how we can enhance habitat to preserve them. This talk is co-hosted with the Revelstoke Local Food Initiative. IMAGE: Lincoln Best Alternative Forest Harvesting Practices in Revelstoke Wed, November 28, 2018. 12pm. Revelstoke Community Centre – MacPherson Room Presenter: Kevin Bollefer, RPF, Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation, Revelstoke, British Columbia. The Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation (RCFC) is a forest company owned by the City of Revelstoke. RCFC owns and operates a 120,000 hectare Tree Farm Licence (TFL 56) north of Revelstoke. Through a series of photos and a discussion, Kevin will talk about the trials and tribulations of alternative harvesting practices on TFL 56, looking at suitability, successes and lessons learned in partial cutting. IMAGE: Kevin Bollefer This talk was recorded and can be found here. 50 Years of Habitat Change in the Revelstoke Reach Wed, December 12, 2018. 12pm. Revelstoke Community Centre – MacPherson Room Presenter: Ryan Gill, RPBio, Wildlife Biologist With the construction of the Hugh Keenleyside dam in Castlegar, 200km of the Columbia river, and the Arrow lakes was inundated. Prior to inundation, the valley bottom was a matrix of riverine, riparian habitat, and rural development. Since impoundment, this landscape has gone through significant changes, with subsequent changes to the wildlife using habitat in the drawdown zone. There have been several studies on almost all aspects of the effects of reservoir operation on the natural environment of the Revelstoke Reach, this talk will be a high level view of those changes between 1969 and 2018. IMAGE: Harry van Oort Unfortunately the recording did not work. You can access Ryan’s power point presentation HERE. Additional documents that may be of interest include the Arrow Lakes Reservoir Mid-Evaluation Scenarios Report, the feedback to this report, an updated report from June 2017, and an addendum to scenario 3. Keeping Toads off Roads: Western Toad Ecology and Hwy 31A mortality at Fish & Bear Lakes Wed, January 9, 2019. 12pm. Revelstoke Community Centre – MacPherson Room Presenter:Marcy Mahr, MSc, Senior Research Biologist, Valhalla Wilderness Society Western toads by their very nature and lifecycle require both terrestrial hibernating and aquatic breeding habitats. Consequently, a highway running between these habitats can result in a lot of dead toads on the road during annual migrations. Marcy’s presentation will discuss how in a remote, mountain pass between Kaslo and New Denver in the south Selkirk Mountains, a population of western toads are getting some assistance from the Valhalla Wilderness Society to cross Highway 31A, a popular route for summer tourists. Over the past 4 years, researchers and volunteer Toad Ambassadors have been keeping thousands of adult toads and baby toadlets out of harm’s way while identifying highway crossing hotspots where toad underpasses and directional fencing could be installed. IMAGE: Marcy Mahr Using eBird and DNA Analysis to Track the Evolution of BC’s “Whiskyjacks” Wed, February 20, 2019. 12pm. Revelstoke Community Centre – MacPherson Room Presenter: Dr. John Woods, zoologist in Revelstoke Biodiversity in British Columbia is nothing short of spectacular. Our latitudinal stretch, convoluted topography, medley of climates, and perch on the western rim of the continent, have given rise to a variety of species unparalleled within Canada. In this presentation, we’ll look at the intraspecific evolution and post-glacial dispersal of Canada Jays and find that our province is even more wonderful than we thought! IMAGE: Canada Jay, John G. Woods 2017/18 CREDtalks: The Columbia River Treaty and Options for Arrow Lakes Reservoir Thu, November 16, 2017. 12pm. Revelstoke Community Centre – MacPherson Room Presenter: Alan Thomson, MRM P.Eng. Water Resources Consultant, Mountain Station Consultants, Nelson, British Columbia. In preparation for negotiations concerning the Columbia River Treaty with the United States, Alan and a team of Canadian Columbia River basin experts have studied Arrow Lakes Reservoir literature, data and operations to explore and develop alternative reservoir operation scenarios that may enhance ecosystem function while maintaining power generation and flood risk management functions. Their report is found on the provincial CRT blog site here. Alan’s presentation will introduce the Columbia River Treaty, some of the environmental and other impacts due to operation on the Arrow reservoir for primarily hydrogenation and flood control purposes, and then summarize one Arrow Lakes reservoir operational scenario that shows promise for addressing some known environmental impact concerns in the reservoir. Unfortunately we did not secure a full recording of this talk. IMAGE: Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program Why Invasives Matter – to all of us Tue, November 21, 12:15pm. Revelstoke Community Centre – MacPherson Room Presenter: Sue Davies, Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, Program Coordinator. Invasive species invade. Their invasion into new territory often creates negative impacts on the environment and those who live in it. So why should you care about invasives? Invasives can destroy habitat for native flora and fauna, but they can also damage our economy, disrupt tourism and recreation, and send our energy and utility costs soaring. Reducing the spread of invasives is in all of our best interests, and if we take some simple steps, we can often prevent the spread of these harmful invaders. IMAGE COLLAGE: Sue Davies Mending the Meadows: Restoration on the Summit of Mount Revelstoke Tue, November 28, 12pm. Revelstoke Community Centre – MacPherson Room Presenter: Mindy Skinner, Parks Canada Resource Management Officer Visitors from around the world are drawn to the summit of Mount Revelstoke every summer for the vibrant and colourful displays of subalpine wildflowers. Over the past 100 years, this influx of people has impacted the very thing they come to see. Through on-going restoration and monitoring, Parks Canada is protecting this incredible landscape for both the wildflowers and the people. The talk will provide an overview of the history of human impact on the summit, including more recent monitoring and future restoration efforts that are planned. IMAGE: Parks Canada Ungulate Population Management, Value or Science Based? Tue, December 5, 2017. 12pm Revelstoke Community Centre, MacPherson Room. Presenter: Meghan Anderson, Wildlife Infometrics Inc. Ungulates have important hunting and wildlife viewing values. We also value them for the ecological role they play. With caribou and moose populations declining across BC reflecting on historic population data to inform our opinions is a germane topic. This talk was recorded can be found here. IMAGE: Moose calves in Goldstream, Saakja Hazenburg One Fish, Two Fish: Living like a Kokanee in our Reservoirs Tue, January 16, 12:15pm. Revelstoke Community Centre, MacPherson Room. Presenter: Karen Bray, BC Hydro Natural Resource Specialist The appearance of bright red fish in late summer signals the much anticipated and welcome start of the annual kokanee spawning run in streams around us. The abundance of this adaptable species is linked to the creation of large reservoirs and their life history can provide us valuable means to monitor changes in productivity that could influence both aquatic and terrestrial environments. IMAGE: Ben Meunier, FWCP Nesting success of Breeding Birds within the Arrow Lakes and Kinbasket Drawdown Zones Tue, January 23, 12pm. Revelstoke Community Centre, MacPherson Room. Presenter: Catherine Craig, Wildlife Biologist with Cooper Beauchesne and Associates Since 2008, Cooper Beauchesne and Associates Ltd. has monitored the habitat use and success of breeding birds nesting within the Arrow Lakes and Kinbasket drawdown zones. The fluctuating water levels within these reservoirs have the potential to impact the nest and post-fledging survival of birds nesting within them. This talk will provide an overview of the results so far, with a focus on recent research on the survival of juvenile Savannah Sparrows. The talk was recorded and can be found here. IMAGE: Devon Anderson Annual and seasonal survival of Yellow Warbler – Which Stages of the Annual Cycle are Most Costly? Presenter: Michal Pavlik, PhD candidate with Simon Fraser University, Wildlife Biologist with Cooper Beauchesne and Associates Yellow Warbler is a small passerine that visits British Columbia annually for about three months of the year. A small breeding population of these warblers which nest in the drawdown zone of Arrow Lake reservoir near Revelstoke has been monitored since 2004. While a lot of information has been acquired about their local breeding ecology, relatively little is known about how these birds survive the remaining 9 months of the year. As long-distance migrants, they face many challenges on both their breeding and wintering grounds, as well as during migration. In this talk, Michal will present part of his PhD thesis and talk about the annual and seasonal survival of Yellow Warbler with a focus on identifying stages of the annual cycle when mortality of these birds is the highest. IMAGE: Michal Pavlik Prior CRED Talks: Water Monitoring & Climate Change Friday May 12, 2017. 7-8pm. Revelstoke Community Centre Dr. Martin Carver will be presenting Columbia Basin Trust’s “Water Monitoring and Climate Change Report.” Water monitoring is particularly relevant to higher-volume water users such as communities, hydropower operators, agricultural producers, industrial operations and snowmaking at ski resorts, and can also benefit commercial and private recreational users. The report provides a snapshot of current scientific knowledge about water resources within the Basin. It outlines: – the state of water monitoring efforts – how climate change is projected to affect various types of water resources such as snowfall, glaciers, rivers and lakes – opportunities to strengthen understanding of water resources in the future. For more information on the report, see here This presentation is a complimentary event to the “One River. Ethics Matter.” conference, taking place at the Revelstoke Recreation Centre on Saturday, May 13th, 9am – 4pm. For more information on the conference, see here IMAGE: Harry van Oort KONELINE: Our Land Beautiful – Film Screening & Discussion with the film’s producer Nettie Wild. Thursday March 9, 2017. 6:30pm. Roxie Theatre, Revelstoke Koneline: Our Land Beautiful, is a compelling art film which tells the story of the many different people who wander, work, dream, create, and conserve throughout Northwestern British Columbia and celebrates their common love and respect for the land. Set deep in the traditional lands of the Tahltan First Nation, Koneline (pronounced kona-leena) captures the beauty of the land while the wilderness undergoes irrevocable change. The film shares with it’s audience a different, non-lecturing, way of seeing and being – from hunters to miners, and guide outfitters to elders of the Tahltan First Nation, Koneline shares their stories of politics, drama, and humour displayed in a visually stunning and poetic presentation. The film smashes stereotypes of the people who work and live in the region: white hunters carry bows and arrows while members of the Tahltan First Nation hunt out of the back of a pickup truck with high powered rifles, both Native and caucasian diamond drillers reporting to work while elders blockade them, young Natives struggling to preserve their dying language and older white men sing to their stuffed moose. Although the film is set in a region outside of Revelstoke, the stories there reflect a common thread throughout BC – mixing resource extraction, with wilderness preservation, and an adventurous way of life. The award winning film creates an experience full of complexity which parks all assumptions, shows the stories of the land from several perspectives, and compels the audience to look at their own journeys as a mutual project, working with everyone to create a sustainable planet – socially, economically, and environmentally. Join us, along with our co-hosts: Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation, Revelstoke Snowmobile Club, and Monashee Outfitting Ltd on Thursday, March 9th at the Roxy Theatre Revelstoke, doors at 6:30pm. There will be a Q&A session with the film’s director, Nettie Wild, after the screening. Advance tickets will be available at Valhalla Pure and Rough Country for $10 ($12 at the door). Discovering Endangered Bat Species in the Nakimu Cave System, Glacier National Park B.C Wednesday March 8, 2017. 12pm. Revelstoke Community Centre Parks Ecologist Sarah Boyle from Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks will present a 20 minute lively talk to highlight the history of the Nakimu Cave System and the recent discovery of the bat species that call it home. IMAGE: B. Fenton Whitebark Pine Restoration in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks BC Wedndesday Feb 22, 2017. 12pm. Revelstoke Community Centre Natalie Stafl, Parks Canada Resource Management Officer will present an update on Whitebark Pine Restoration in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Park. Whitebark pine is a keystone sub-alpine species that is federally listed as Endangered under the Species at Risk Act. Come learn about the on-going initiatives in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Park to protect, restore and enhance whitebark pine and associated habitat. Park staff will highlight elements of their whitebark pine conservation program including cone collection, disease resistance trials, prescribed fire and targeted planting in the parks. The Western Painted Turtle: Revelstoke’s Resilient Reptile Thursday November 3, 2016. 7pm. Revelstoke Community Centre We welcome Dr. Karl Larsen who will tell us about the Western Painted Turtle – a fascinating animal, which has adapted to tolerate harsh conditions. Because of its resilience, this species of turtle has managed to survive further north than any other turtle in North Ameica, with the population in Revelstoke representing one of the more extreme northern points in its range. The painted turtle population which inhabit the Arrow Lakes Reservoir are of particular interest since they are able to tolerate the climate of the area but can also the dynamics of the reservoir. Through partnerships between BC Hydro, LGL Ltd., the Okanagan Nation Alliance, and Thompson Rivers University (TRU), intense research on these animals has been brought to bear since 2010. Dr. Karl Larsen of TRU will provide an overview of this work, particularly that which was conducted by graduate students to improve our understanding of the Revelstoke turtle population, including their relationship to their environment and the potential threats to their long-term perseverance. This work shows the amazing resilience of these animals, and although certain knowledge gaps need to be filled, the animals appear to be handling life in the reservoir fairly successfully. Dr. Larsen’s presentation will also include a brief overview of how amphibians and reptiles deal with northern environments. Karl Larsen grew up in Revelstoke, where he developed a life-long interest in wildlife. After graduating from Revelstoke Secondary School, he went on to compete BSc, MSc and PhD degrees at the University of Victoria and the University of Alberta. Along with the graduate students in his lab, he has studied a variety of animals, including snakes, badgers, spadefoot toads, mice, goshawks, pikas, pillbugs and squirrels. He currently teaches senior-level courses in wildlife conservation and management in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. IMAGE: Karl Larsen Dr. Alan Burger, Renown Photographer and BC Nature President Monday October 3, 2016. 7pm. Revelstoke Community Centre To help kick off our series, we invite you to join recently retired seabird biologist, university professor, and BC Nature President Dr. Alan Burger, as he discusses his personal experiences aboard small adventure-tourism vessels to the Antarctic and Arctic as a naturalist and lecturer. His talk will focus on Global climate change and its unexpected effects on these polar regions and their wildlife, while touching on the impacts of climate change in BC. Enjoy his photos of wildlife and spectacular scenery and learn how our activities affect life at the extremes of the earth. As the President of of BC Nature, the federation of naturalist clubs in BC, he will discuss the possibilities of a Naturalist Club in Revelstoke supported by BC Nature. IMAGE: Alan Burger	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3900
__label__wiki	0.896467	0.896467	Cyberpunk 2077 Does Not Have a Morality System By Tanner Dedmon - June 24, 2019 03:47 pm EDT Between Cyberpunk 2077’s player choice mechanics and the gritty, ruthless world that is Night City, players will have a lot of decisions to make. While these decisions will be filled with morality rationales and will impact the player through benefits and consequences, they won’t manifest themselves in the form of a set morality system like players might’ve seen in other RPGs. Cyberpunk 2077 doesn’t have a system like that in place, CD Projekt Red has confirmed. The Polish studio responsible for the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 game spoke to GamingBolt about whether or not there’d be a morality system in place. We already knew that players will have the option to roleplay as a non-lethal character who does their best not to off anyone, though quest director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz’s answer to the question about a morality system suggested that the game’s not going to judge you one way or another. “We don’t have a moral system per se,” Tomaszkiewicz said. “However, to complete it non-lethally you have to be very good at stealth. Invest in points that allow you to stealth better, use weapons that will allow you to incapacitate the enemy instead of killing them, to make the moral choices that will allow you to avoid killing people throughout the game.” You’ll still be facing the consequences of those killings and other actions and will have to make your own moral decisions, but the game won’t have a system that’s so apparent like we’ve seen in the Mass Effect or Fallout series. Outside of the more obvious decisions like whether to help one group or another or spare someone’s life, CD Projekt Red has also stated that the world of Cyberpunk 2077 will respond to other parts of players’ characters like how they look and are customized. Since one of the core themes of cyberpunk is body modification – which Cyberpunk 2077 will have plenty of – you can bet that the people of the city will have something to say about whatever decisions you make regarding your character. Cyberpunk 2077’s player choice system has been talked about in the past as well after last year’s E3 showed off some of the first looks at the game. Mike Pondsmith, the creator of Cyberpunk 2020, the tabletop RPG that 2077 is based on, talked about the choices and consequences players will encounter and said “karma is not a black and white thing.” Cyberpunk 2077 is scheduled to release for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms on April 16, 2020. Exciting news, Pokemon fans -- A Wild Podcast Has Appeared, the official Pokemon podcast of ComicBook.com, is here! Check it out by clicking here or listen below. On today's episode, we talk about Pokemon Masters, Pokemon Sword & Shield drama, and some new additions to the Pokemon Trading Card Game! Make sure to subscribe now to never miss an episode! Nintendo's Doug Bowser Discusses Nintendo Switch Games vs. Switch Lite Games Twitch Sells Out Prime Day Event Hosts Revealed Dr Disrespect Will Compete in ESPN Esports Tournament Following Suspension Rainbow Six Siege's Latest Ban Wave Targets Chat Exploiters Kill la Kill - IF Confirms Lack of Censorship Nintendo Switch Games Will Indicate Nintendo Switch Lite Compatibility Riot Explains How Mana Generation Works in Teamfight Tactics Nintendo Switch Lite Will Not Work With a Nintendo Switch Dock	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3904
__label__wiki	0.808433	0.808433	Cinema Enthusiast Mentions: cinephile24 Posted on September 8, 2016 March 1, 2019 by Catherine What I’ll Remember About the Films of 1982: A Love Letter Posts in the What I’ll Remember tag: The following may seem exhaustive, but trust me, it’s not! At the beginning of any year I take on I tend to be more detailed at noting things. Then, as time passes, momentum inevitably downshifts. So that partly explains why some films are documented more than others here (why so much Diner? I didn’t even really like Diner!), regardless of quality. But I tried my best to represent the last 10 months of working through my 1982 Watchlist. This is the last post I will be doing for 1982. I will be tweeting out my honorable mentions and my Top Ten By Year: 1982 next week and then getting started on my next year: 1969! Enjoy! At the bottom of the page I’ve put a sampling of some of my favorite shots of 1982. I have many many more highlighted on twitter (@cinephile24) Share your favorite bits from 1982 films in the comments! 1982: Geeky. Sleazy. Bleak. Main takeaway from 1982: it really does feel like the last half of Boogie Nights Have I mentioned that 1982 is bleak? Because it’s pretty damn bleak (The Snowman, White Dog, The Thing, The Plague Dogs, The Last American Virgin, Shoot the Moon, Missing, The World According to Garp, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Class of 1984, The Thing, hey good lookin’, Smithereens, Liquid Sky, Veronika Voss, Woman of Fire 82, The Border, Der Fan, Xtro, E.T. The Extra-terrestrial (resolved ending aside) Have I mentioned that 1982 is sleazy? Because it’s pretty damn sleazy (Eating Raoul, Class of 1984, The Last American Virgin, Vice Squad, Visiting Hours, The Last Horror Film, Night Warning, Smithereens, Class of 1984, Liquid Sky, Tenebre, Xtro, Woman of Fire 82, Night Shift, hey good lookin’, Querelle, Q: The Winged Serpent) Catching NYC in its waning punk days. Desperation, destruction, and lots of squatting (Liquid Sky & Smithereens) The first year featuring computer graphics in film (Tron, Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan) 1982: The Year that Scarred Children Forever (E.T The Extra-Terrestrial, The Secret of NIMH, The Plague Dogs, The Dark Crystal, Poltergeist, Annie) RIP: John Belushi, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Grace Kelly, Henry Fonda, Ingrid Bergman, Jacques Tati, Romy Schneider I love subversive happy endings, especially the one in Summer Lovers, an exuberant statement on the fearless feasibility of unconventional relationships. The film gleefully, and admirably, commits to dodging expected threats of conflict at every turn. It does this at the sacrifice of effective storytelling, which, weirdly enough, I’d argue is worth the trade-off. Speaking of romantic subversiveness, the indelible small-town warmth and charms of Who Am I This Time? Love discovered in fiction through fiction. Pleasant surprises (movies I wasn’t expecting to get as much out of as I did): The World According to Garp, Summer Lovers, Rocky III Disappointments: Fitzcarraldo, Une Chambre en ville, Tempest, The Plague Dogs, Night Warning, Still of the Night, Diner, Victor/Victoria, Cat People, rewatch of My Favorite Year, Identification of a Woman, Woman of Fire 82, Le Beau Mariage Huge year for the basic presence and acknowledgement and/or tackling of LGBTQ content (wide spectrum of quality represented aside) (Personal Best, By Design, Come Back to the Five and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, Victor/Victoria, Liquid Sky, Labyrinth of Passion, Making Love, La Truite, Tenebre, Deathtrap, Tootsie, Eating Raoul, The World According to Garp, Querelle, La Truite, Another Way, Starstruck, Vice Squad, Summer Lovers, Toute une nuit) Watching E.T for the first time since its 2002 theatrical re-release. The most emotionally draining movie-watching experience I’ve had in years (that says a lot; I’m a big crier). It left me shaken for days afterwards. It also confirmed the long-established fact that I have a very difficult time with stories where a creature and/or animal is befriended but the threat of man/government and their laboratories jeopardize everything! (I’m looking at you, The Plague Dogs) (see also: The Iron Giant, Splash) FEATURE FILM DEBUTS: Eddie Murphy (48 Hrs.) Glenn Close (The World According to Garp), Kevin Kline (Sophie’s Choice), Phoebe Cates (Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Paradise) Antonio Banderas (Labyrinth of Passion), Geena Davis (Tootsie), Molly Ringwald (Tempest), Kirstie Alley (Wrath of Khan), Angelina Jolie (Lookin’ to Get Out), Ellen Barkin (Diner), Linda Hamilton (Tag: The Assassination Game), Eric Stoltz (Fast Times at Ridgemont High), Nicolas Cage (Fast Times at Ridgemont High), Forest Whitaker (Fast Times at Ridgemont High) STAR-MAKING ROLES: Eddie Murphy (48 Hrs) , Drew Barrymore (E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial), Michael Keaton (Night Shift), Michelle Pfeiffer (Grease 2), Glenn Close (The World According to Garp), Phoebe Cates (Fast Times at Ridgemont High) The immediacy of the destructive tactile touch in Dimensions of Dialogue. While the inanimate crumbles to dust via constant iterations, order & logic fall out of sync through repetition. Dario Argento’s ability in Tenebre (and Deep Red) to pinpoint the scariest possible thing as that little detail lingering in your memory all along The overwhelming transference of a nervous breakdown, the present existing on top of the present in Five-Year Diary, reel 23 The use of creamy purples and pink interiors that promote the unfamiliar (for Michael) comfort of feminine spaces (Tootsie) (In part) Meta-films about writers that exist in the kinds of stories they write (Tenebre, Deathtrap, The World According to Garp) Every time you think you’ve seen the standout sequence in Tenebre, just wait because there’s another one coming up Teen sex = teen pregnancy = abortion (The Last American Virgin & Fast Times at Ridgemont High) You can quote me on this: Fast Times at Ridgemont High features the greatest young ensemble film has to offer. Eat my shorts, Dazed and Confused. The radical vision of female athletic bodies in motion (Personal Best) Winner of the Weirdest Movie of 1982 is…..Human Highway! My well-documented (via Instagram) state of shock over the insanity of the last 30 minutes of The World According to Garp Movies driven by New Wave and/or punk music in soundtrack and content (Der Fan, Starstruck, Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains, Smithereens, Urgh! A Music War) As a rule I see films through to the end, but I could not for the life of me get through Tempest. by the time Raul Julia says “I want to balanga you with my ‘bonijoni'” to a 14-year old Molly Ringwald, that was the sign to peace out. The dancing encounters in Toute une nuit The beautiful wallpapers and interiors of Une chambre en ville Post Jodie Foster/John Brinkley lingerings (The Last Horror Film, Der Fan) Actors featured in 1982 films I consider ‘my people’ (we all have them: performers we, for lack of more specific articulation, feel special connections with, seek out and/or look forward to seeing more than most): (Queen) Isabelle Huppert, (Queen) Michelle Pfeiffer, Patty Duke, Kristy McNichol, Sandy Dennis, Nastassja Kinski, Laura Dern, Mariel Hemingway, Jack Nicholson, Raul Julia, Brad Davis, Michael Ironside, Jessica Harper The spectre of father in Fanny and Alexander Fashion shows! (By Design and Liquid Sky) Being in awe of everything Julie Dash is able to say in 35 minutes with Illusions, in which two black women navigate and question 1940s Hollywood and its purpose Lookin’ to Get Out = Hal Ashby’s Dumb and Dumber The bizarre and often incomprehensible shorthand friendship between Jon Voight and Burt Young in Lookin’ to Get Out. See also: above line. The perfect synthesis of storytelling through formal hyper-stylized artificiality in One from the Heart Tend to loathe jam sessions but I’ll never forget when Human Highway halts for a ten minute jam session dream sequence of Devo & Neil Young performing “My My Hey Hey (Into the Black)” Speaking of Raul Julia….we didn’t deserve Raul Julia, and apparently neither did Teri Garr! (One from the Heart) The unmatched grotesquery of the practical and/or creature effects work in The Thing. You’d think I was watching Singin’ in the Rain if you saw my face during these scenes In regards to both character and performance, I cannot figure out if I love Mariel Hemingway or hate Mariel Hemingway in Personal Best Everyone go watch Visiting Hours for Michael Ironside’s rivetingly internalized & brutal portrait of a killer. His best work? “Coo-oo-oo-ool riiiider” and the song ending with Queen Pfieffer singing & dancing off into oblivion as the music follows her, hilariously fading out as she gets father away (Grease 2) Ray (Raul Julia) getting fired in One from the Heart. One-take comic gold Tom Atkins, my imaginary mortal enemy, playing a doctor of all things, and one that, of course, gropes and sleeps with all the ladies (Halloween III: Season of the Witch) The look of heartbreak on Jeff’s face as Mr. Hand eats his pizza (Fast Times at Ridgemont High) It’s a Kinski kind of year (Nastassja in One from the Heart & Cat People; Klaus in Fitzcarraldo, Burden of Dreams, Android, The Soldier) Speaking of: Nastassja Kinski, where have you been all my life???? (One from the Heart, Cat People) Dennis Hopper at his most authentically unhinged in Human Highway Deeply unsatisfying and discomfiting virginity loss scenes in The Last American Virgin and Fast Times at Ridgemont High Those red pumps in Tenebre When I had to write a screenplay for a class, I covered it in songs off of “Crazy Rhythms” by The Feelies, one of my very favorite albums. So it was a dream come true discovering that a film, a great film no less, already exists that employs “Crazy Rhythms” as a major component of its DNA (Smithereens) The literal dick-measuring contest set to “Whip It” in The Last American Virgin. I am still trying to convince my eyes that yes, they did in fact see this. The bottomless sleaze of NY & LA, where nobody takes notice when people go missing (Q, Eating Raoul) Animal testing in animated movies! Avert your eyes! (The Secret of NIMH, The Plague Dogs) Slashers move from masked killers to killers with faces, faces of white male rage (Slumber Party Massacre, Visiting Hours, The Last Horror Film, Vice Squad) Every single second Kimmy Robertson is onscreen in The Last American Virgin Come Back to the Five and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean being the moment I realized that I will eventually see every single thing Sandy Dennis ever appeared in. Is she my next Patty Duke? Stay tuned…. The warped slow-motion soundscape hell of Linda’s bathroom escape in Next of Kin Color palettes fit for the gods in Querelle and One from the Heart The Rambo crying scene in First Blood cuts deep, man. Cuts real deep. The tongue-in-cheek cut that transforms ‘mother’ into ‘whore’ (Vice Squad) Mickey Rourke’s hair and general physical beauty in Diner The scene between Paul and a prostitute in his van in Smithereens. For some reason it’s the scene that resonates most Crystal Gayle’s voice is what I hear every time a garbage Christmas cover comes on the radio (One from the Heart) The terrible ‘cutting edge’ synth scores of Android and Xtro Collective murder in the boutique (A Question of Silence) Pair Shoot the Moon with The Squid and the Whale for a no-holds-barred double feature about the ugliness of divorce and the ways children get nudged into the crosshairs May I henceforth be known as the girl who never stops yammering on about The Last American Virgin The performance of 1982 for me: Karen Black in Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean. The perfect confluence of a. Black’s nuance and expression of the minutiae of Joanne’s interiority and b. Altman’s camera watching her like a hawk in hiding, prioritizing her perspective with a sensitivity and nuance rarely seen. A significant and layered trans woman character in 1982. I didn’t think I ever needed to see another movie about horny boys again but somehow The Last American Virgin‘s unique combination of unapologetic crassness with streaks of fear and ambivalence proved me wrong. An essential case study on the “nice guy” “Me and my rhythm box! Me and my rhythm box!” (Liquid Sky) Wishing cult actress Paula E. Sheppard had appeared in more than two films (Liquid Sky and Alice, Sweet Alice from 1976) because her Adrian in Liquid Sky is the most distressing element of a distressing film. Somehow, I see shades of Elizabeth Berkley’s performance in Showgirls? Hot Guys of 1982: Maxwell Caulfield in Grease 2, Steve Antin in The Last American Virgin, Mickey Rourke in Diner, Brad Davis in Querelle, Kurt Russell in The Thing, Christopher Reeve in Deathtrap, Harrison Ford in Blade Runner, Raul Julia in One from the Heart, Peter Weller in Shoot the Moon, Peter Gallagher in Summer Lovers, Sean Penn in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Christopher Walken in Who Am I This Time? Embracing the fantasy and theatricality of the movie set (One from the Heart, Come Back from the Five and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, Querelle) The year Cher begins her career as a serious actress (Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean) Can we bring back the Savage Cuts-Like-A-Knife Freeze Frame Ending? (Shoot the Moon & Smithereens) Steve Martin pouring the “java” in Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid The end of The Snowman, and what it must have communicated to 3 year old me. The best dumb thing I saw in the films of 1982: the underwater animated musical sequence in The Pirate Movie (clip available on my instagram) Coups in transparently unnamed countries (Missing & The Year of Living Dangerously) Being so unprepared for the raunchy and joyous Tab Hunter-led “Reproduction” number in Grease 2 Every single thing Isabelle Huppert wears in La Truite, but particularly her sweater with “Peut-etre” on the front and “Jamais” on the back. Iconic. The sexy lived-in marriage between Craig T. Nelson & Jobeth Williams in Poltergeist One from the Heart: Worth going bankrupt for All the cutting-edge montage editing in Rocky III, especially anything involving Rocky & Apollo training together (obviously) Rewatching Blade Runner and remembering that oh yeahhhh, the replicants are the ones we care about Sorry not sorry but I don’t care for: Sophie’s Choice, The Wall, Fitzcarraldo, My Favorite Year, The Plague Dogs, The Dark Crystal, Identification of a Woman, Une chambre en ville, Passion, Le beau mariage Sara’s outburst at her husband late in Losing Ground (“Don’t fuck around then!!!!! Don’t take your dick out like it was art-ist-ic, like it’s some goddamn paintbrush. Maybe that’s what’s uneven, that I got nothin’ to take out.”) The smart, direct, and sometimes surprising scene transitions in Tootsie Jessica Harper trying to tell a joke in My Favorite Year Given my lifelong ambivalence towards Diane Keaton, her shattering work in Shoot the Moon is doubly something to behold White Dog. I don’t even have a specific thing to say about it except my God, White Dog. The Cannes montage in The Last Horror Film: billboards, beaches and boobs (clip available on my instagram) I like The Thing, quite a bit, but I’ve seen it five times and just have to accept that there will always be this weird barrier between me and it The breakthrough mainstream feminist film of the year is….about a man (Tootsie) (PS; love you Tootsie) (yes, I know this is reductive but just go with it) Constant roving lights, suffocated by crowds & the city, never alone but always alone in Blade Runner The fantasy of Vice Squad, a world where bringing justice to the murder of sex workers is a top priority of law enforcement Dominque Dunne’s elaborately rad bird-flipping moment in Poltergeist Alright. I’ll say it: Zelda Rubenstein’s scenes are the weakest part of Poltergeist Most Thankless Roles and/or Performances: William Shatner – Visiting Hours, Richard Roundtree – Q, Harvey Keitel – The Border, Dyan Cannon – Deathtrap, Claudia Cardinale – Fitzcarraldo, Mr. T – Rocky III, Jeanne Moreau – La Truite, Didi Conn – Grease 2 The genius bit part of the construction worker in Q: The Winged Serpent: “You sons of bitches, if anyone ate that sandwich, I’m going to shove the thermos up your asses one at a time” (clip available on my instagram) Jack Nicholson’s delivery of “I married a banana. I married a fuckin’ banana” (The Border) (clip available on my instagram) The wonders Christine Lahti does with her TV interview scene in Ladies & Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains Ellen Barkin’s heartbreaking delivery of “I did something. I did something wrong” in Diner Jack Nicholson giving what is possibly his best performance in The Border. Such keenly interior work, the antithesis of what we think of when we think of A Jack Nicholson Performance Sean Penn’s delivery of “Hey, you’re ripping my card!” in Fast Times at Ridgemont High “You never mean tehhhhhhhhhh” (Friday the 13th: Part 3) (clip available on my instagram) Kevin Bacon’s delivery and elation over “I’ve been waiting to use that ketchup bottle for WEEKS! For WEEKS!” in Diner Lesley Ann Warren’s delivery and elation (“YAAAAAAAAY!!!”) over the “reveal” that Victoria is Victor in Victor Victoria Assault; it’s everywhere, even if a few of the films themselves won’t acknowledge it (Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid, Diner, Victor/Victoria, Visiting Hours, Eating Raoul, Blade Runner (?), The World According to Garp, Vice Squad, Class of 1984, Liquid Sky, Xtro) Anne Carlisle. Anne Carlisle. Anne Carlisle. (Liquid Sky) Favorite Characters: Joanne (Karen Black; Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean), Rose (Kimmy Robertson; The Last American Virgin), Corinne Burns (Diane Lane; Ladies & Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains), Billy Kwan (Linda Hunt; The Year of Living Dangerously), Margaret (Anne Carlisle; Liquid Sky), Dorothy Michaels (Dustin Hoffman; Tootsie), Brad Hamilton & Jeff Spicoli (Judge Reinhold & Sean Penn in Fast Times at Ridgemont High), Peter Stegman (Timothy Van Patten, Class of 1984), Doris the Dominatrix (Susan Saiger; Eating Raoul), Pooh Percy (The World According to Garp), the Skeksis (The Dark Crystal), Pris (Daryl Hannah; Blade Runner) Least Favorite Characters: Terry (Saul Rubinek, By Design), Benjy Stone (Mark Linn-Baker; My Favorite Year), Karen (Diane Franklin; The Last American Virgin), Adrienne Barbeau, Creepshow), Jen (Jim Henson; The Dark Crystal), Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman; Tootsie) Eddie (Steve Guttenberg; Diner), Angus (Ross O’Donovan; Starstruck), Jeremy (voiced by Dom DeLuise; The Secret of NIMH), Peter Stegman (Timothy Van Patten, Class of 1984), Vinnie Durand (Joe Spinell; The Last Horror Film) everybody in Hey good lookin‘, Paulie (Burt Young; Rocky III), Sabine (Béatrice Romand; Le Beau Marriage), Victor (Bill Gunn; Losing Ground) Favorite Performances: Karen Black (Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean Jimmy Dean), Henry Thomas (E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial), Anne Carlisle (Liquid Sky), Jack Nicholson (The Border), Diane Lane (Ladies and Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains), Linda Hunt (The Year of Living Dangerously), Diane Keaton (Shoot the Moon), Jon Voight (Lookin to Get Out), Sandy Dennis (Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean), Dana Hill (Shoot the Moon), Michael Ironside (Visiting Hours), Michael Moriarty (Q), Kimmy Robertson (The Last American Virgin), Winifred Freedman (The Last American Virgin), Robin Williams (The World According to Garp), Lawrence Monoson (The Last American Virgin), Ellen Barkin (Diner), Christopher Reeve (Deathtrap), Jack Lemmon (Missing), Lesley Ann Warren (Victor Victoria), Michael Keaton (Night Shift), Sylvester Stallone (First Blood), Raul Julia (One from the Heart), Christopher Walken (Who Am I This Time?) (Liquid Sky) “You know how to dial, don’t you? You just put your finger in the hole, and make tiny little circles” (Rachel Ward in Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid) “The promise of Hollywood is not action, but illusion” (Illusions) Peter Stegman: Face the music… teacher teacher. Mr. Norris: Wait a minute, you’re in this class. Sit down. Peter Stegman: [gives him the finger] Sit on this, motherfucker. Andrew Norris: What’s the matter with you? Peter Stegman: What’s the matter with you? What’s the matter with me? What’s the matter with matter? (Class of 1984) (Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains) George: You played a tomato for 30 seconds – they went half a day over schedule because you wouldn’t sit down. Michael: Of course. It was illogical. George: YOU WERE A TOMATO! A tomato doesn’t have logic. A tomato can’t move. Michael: That’s what I said. So if he can’t move, how’s he going to sit down, George? (Sydney Pollack and Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie) “You know you have an amazing knack for holding onto the thread of a conversation” (Victor to his wife Sara in Losing Ground) “You must be dead, because I don’t know how to feel. I can’t feel anything anymore.”(Henry Thomas, E.T) “You always remember the wrong things” (Shoot the Moon) “I realize it’s best to live through stories before creating them” (Godard’s Passion) “Making love to your daddy is a rare and beautiful thing” Jeff Spicoli: No shirt, no shoes… Jeff and Stoner Buds: No dice! Ohhhh. Brad Hamilton: Right. Learn it. Know it. Live it. (Fast Times at Ridgemont High) “I think Dorothy is smarter than I am” (Michael (Dustin Hoffman) in Tootsie) “Why are you pushing me?” (Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) in First Blood) “You know, if you’re in a jam he’s probably the best guy to have around. Even though he probably put you in the jam to begin with” Burt Young talking about Jon Voight in Lookin to Get Out (A Question of Silence) Boogie: What’s your name? Jane: Jane Chisolm, as in the Chisolm Trail? (rides off on horse) Boogie: What fucking Chisolm Trail? Fenwick: You ever get the feeling there’s something going on we don’t know about? (Diner) “He made fun of me in front of everybody, including myself” (Querelle) “We have to articulate ourselves, otherwise we would be cows in the field” (Werner Herzog, Burden of Dreams) “I just killed Mr. Leech, you know, Mr. Leech from the bank!” “Yeah well I just stepped on Mr. Snail from the garden” (Paul Bartel and Mary Woronov in Eating Raoul) 25 Favorite Images of 1982 Films: (no order; most function as still images I love, but unsurprisingly many are served better within the context of the film and/or movement) Losing Ground Der Fan (Trance) White Dog Identification of a Woman Toute une nuit Tenebre (the motion of this shot is critical to its greatness) Godard’s Passion Time Masters The Last Horror Film La Truite Friday the 13th Part 3 Five Element Ninjas Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains 1st Annual 50 Favorite Actors list Top Ten By Year: 1949 #1 – Bitter Rice (Italy / De Santis) Top Ten By Year: 1949 #2 – The Third Man (UK / Reed) Top Ten By Year: 1949 #3 – Puce Moment (US / Anger) Top Ten By Year: 1949 #4 – The Passionate Friends (UK / Lean) Categories Select Category 100 Images (1) 2010 list (9) 2011 (87) 2011 List (8) 2012 (59) 2012 list (12) 2013 (52) 2013 list (5) 2014 (22) 2014 list (6) 2015 (1) Awards Season (14) Blu-Ray Review (1) Capsule Reviews (23) Cine Outsider (3) CriterionCast (23) DVD Review (5) Essay (2) Fashion (1) Film Review (162) Hit Me With Your Best Shot (8) List (65) Monthly Round-Up (3) Music (5) Podcast (1) Poll (24) Poll Results (12) Posters (3) Potential Double Features (5) Predictions (4) Random Music List (1) Reintroduction (12) Rewatches (13) SAG (2) Short Review (54) To See (18) Top Ten by Year (59) TV (7) Uncategorized (47) Verite (4) Weekly Screening Log (80) Weekly Trailer Round-up (10) What I’ll Remember (13) Wish List (2) Worst Blu-Ray Covers: Case File (2) Acidemic Alex Kittle Big Thoughts from a Small Mind Bitchin' Film Reviews Black Sheep Reviews Cinema Door Criterion Cast Film Jive Film School Rejects Nerd Vampire Next Projection Not Just Movies Ross vs. Ross Screen Insight The Final Girl Project The Matinee	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3908
__label__cc	0.642887	0.357113	CoverHound How students think about insurance By Josh Anish on October 11th, 2012 in Consumers Last week we spent a few (super nice) days at San Francisco State University. Our aims were manifold -- raise awareness about CoverHound, sell some policies, check out the school's farmer's market -- but mostly we wanted to hear what students really thought about car and renters insurance. Our main man Vince (pictured above) came by a few times, and answered some questions for us. Q: Not to sound all old and corny but does anyone on campus ever talk about renters insurance? I had a discussion about it with my roommates when I first got into my place. We made it mandatory for ourselves because of all our stuff and the landlord's. Q: How about car insurance? Yes, I've compared rates with friends. Q: What would be a compelling sell for renters insurance for you kids? Don't you love your iPhones and laptops? You can protect them for like $15 a month. Just a reminder that accidents and misfortunes do happen (maybe with some actual figures) and how renter's insurance would be so much cheaper than having to replace all our stuff. Also, if we didn't have these items, our careers as students would be over. Q: Roughly what's your budget each month? Do you work? What do you to keep costs down? I work, but I am totally dependent on myself, which means I have a lot of bills, so there's not a whole lot extra at the end of the month after rent, transportation, utilities, and groceries. Q: Do you think parents help out a lot of college students with car insurance? What about renters insurance? Definitely, I think a lot of college students get a lot of support from their parents during this period of their lives. Q: What sites do you use to comparison shop online? What about for airfare? Do you want to shop for insurance? I'd definitely comparison shop for insurance. I usually google everything and start my research from the top few results. Q: What are you up to in school? What are you studying? What are your thoughts on the job market? I'm a Business major with an emphasis in Decision Science. I know there are a lot of cool positions out there, but I'm not sure where to start to obtain them or how I can get myself on the top of the list with all the competition in the Bay Area. A Checklist for Renters (Infographic) Finding the perfect apartment or home to rent can be quite the challenge. Be smart about your search and make sure to know what to look for so you don't regret your living situation. What To Do After An Auto Accident Follow CoverHound's tips for what you should do after an accident and make the process easier on yourself. The Hidden Secrets of Car Insurance Premiums Video Infographic: The insurance experts at CoverHound explore the many hidden secrets of what goes into factoring your car insurance premiums.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3915
__label__wiki	0.638695	0.638695	Trends in Mutual Fund Investing The latest monthly "Trends in Mutual Fund Investing: March 2010," says, "The combined assets of the nation's mutual funds increased by $237.1 billion, or 2.1 percent, to $11.209 trillion in March, according to the Investment Company Institute's official survey of the mutual fund industry. In the survey, mutual fund companies report actual assets, sales, and redemptions to ICI." It shows money fund assets decreasing by $155.2 billion in March and $332.2 billion, or 10%, YTD, to $2.984 trillion. ICI says, "Money market funds had an outflow of $155.70 billion in March, compared with an outflow of $77.26 billion in February. Funds offered primarily to institutions had an outflow of $125.62 billion. Funds offered primarily to individuals had an outflow of $30.08 billion." `ICI's weekly "Money Market Mutual Fund Assets" says, "Total money market mutual fund assets decreased by $5.85 billion to $2.872 trillion for the week ended Wednesday, April 28.... Assets of retail money market funds decreased by $10.59 billion to $982.83 billion.... Assets of institutional money market funds increased by $4.74 billion to $1.889 trillion." Fed Statement Keeps Extended Period The Federal Reserve released its latest statement Wednesday, saying, "Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in March suggests that economic activity has continued to strengthen and that the labor market is beginning to improve.... With substantial resource slack continuing to restrain cost pressures and longer-term inflation expectations stable, inflation is likely to be subdued for some time. The Committee will maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 0 to 1/4 percent and continues to anticipate that economic conditions, including low rates of resource utilization, subdued inflation trends, and stable inflation expectations, are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate for an extended period. The Committee will continue to monitor the economic outlook and financial developments and will employ its policy tools as necessary to promote economic recovery and price stability. In light of improved functioning of financial markets, the Federal Reserve has closed all but one of the special liquidity facilities that it created to support markets during the crisis.... Voting against the policy action was Thomas M. Hoenig, who believed that continuing to express the expectation of exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate for an extended period was no longer warranted because it could lead to a build-up of future imbalances and increase risks to longer run macroeconomic and financial stability, while limiting the Committee's flexibility to begin raising rates modestly." Donohue & Crane to Speak at TMANE The spring Treasury conference season kicks off next Wednesday, May 5, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place with the Treasury Management of New England's (TMANE) annual show. Crane Data's Peter Crane and Dwight Asset Management's John Donohue will talk the first afternoon on "Rising Rates and New Regulations: Monitoring Your Money Funds & Positioning Your Money Market Holdings". The two will discuss the current short-term investing environment and will review the pros and cons of cash during periods of interest rate hikes and will also review recent changes in money markets and money fund regulations. Other topics of interest include: Cash Investment Management "101", an "introduction to the investment of cash assets for corporate investors," led by Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management's Tom Kazazes; Fundamental Analysis of Prime Institutional Money Market Funds, presented by Capital Advisors Lance Pan; and, Reform, Ratings and Returns: The New Era of Money Market Funds by Fidelity Investments' Michael Morin. Note too the latest agenda changes for our own Crane's Money Fund Symposium, our July 26-28 conference at The InterContinental Boston. Fitch Withdraws 'AAAmmf' Ratings on BlackRock's Money Market Funds A BusinessWire press release entitled, "Fitch Withdraws 'AAAmmf' Ratings on BlackRock's Money Market Funds," says, "Fitch Ratings has today withdrawn the 'AAAmmf' ratings assigned to the following money market funds managed by BlackRock Institutional Management Corporation and BlackRock Advisors, LLC: BlackRock Liquidity Fund: MuniFund, BlackRock Liquidity Fund: Treasury Trust Fund, BlackRock Liquidity Fund: Federal Trust Fund, FFI Treasury Fund (BlackRock), FFI Government Fund (BlackRock), FFI Institutional Fund (BlackRock), FFI Select Institutional Fund (BlackRock), and Master Institutional Portfolio (BlackRock)." The release adds, "At the time of the rating withdrawals, the funds' portfolio parameters were viewed as consistent with Fitch's 'AAAmmf' rating criteria. The withdrawal of the ratings does not reflect any adverse financial factors or the emergence of any negative credit issues. Fitch will no longer provide rating and analytical coverage of these money market funds." These funds continue to be triple-A rated by Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service. The move appears to be a cost-savings and consolidation measure. ICI Says MMF Outflows Continue ICI's weekly "Money Market Mutual Fund Assets says, "Total money market mutual fund assets decreased by $35.39 billion to $2.878 trillion for the week ended Wednesday, April 21, the Investment Company Institute reported today. Taxable government funds decreased by $11.06 billion, taxable non-government funds decreased by $19.38 billion, and tax-exempt funds decreased by $4.95 billion." Retail assets broke below $1 trillion as tax-related and zero-interest rate-related outflows continued. The report continues, "Assets of retail money market funds decreased by $8.63 billion to $993.33 billion. Taxable government money market fund assets in the retail category decreased by $920 million to $154.27 billion, taxable non-government money market fund assets decreased by $5.08 billion to $622.24 billion, and tax-exempt fund assets decreased by $2.63 billion to $216.81 billion. Assets of institutional money market funds decreased by $26.76 billion to $1.885 trillion. Among institutional funds, taxable government money market fund assets decreased by $10.15 billion to $686.32 billion, taxable non-government money market fund assets decreased by $14.29 billion to $1.056 trillion, and tax-exempt fund assets decreased by $2.32 billion to $142.30 billion." Bloomberg on Junk Commercial Paper Bloomberg writes "Lampert's Hedge Fund Buys Junk-Rated Paper From Lampert's Sears", which says, "Sears Holdings Corp. is bypassing barriers to junk-rated companies in the $1.1 trillion commercial-paper market by selling the debt to its largest stockholders, including Chairman Edward Lampert. Lampert and his hedge fund, ESL Investments Inc., bought $150 million of 30-day commercial paper from a Sears subsidiary in March, the Hoffman Estates, Illinois-based retailer disclosed in its annual proxy filed April 6.... Companies such as Sears Roebuck Acceptance, whose debt rating from Standard & Poor's is four notches below the minimum level for money-market holdings, are often shut out of the commercial-paper market. According to U.S. Federal Reserve figures released April 8, there was about $883 billion of top-rated commercial paper outstanding and $39 billion of debt with the second-highest grade. The remaining $168 billion of commercial paper outstanding consists of securities 'ineligible' for purchase by money-market funds, according to the Fed." Bloomberg quotes Peter Crane, president of Crane Data LLC, a Westborough, Massachusetts, money-market research firm, "Junk commercial paper is an oxymoron." The piece adds, "In response to the September 2008 collapse of the $62.5 billion Reserve Primary Fund, the SEC tightened restrictions on money-market investments in January, requiring funds to hold at least 97 percent of their assets in the highest-rated paper." Fitch Downgrades Municipal Oblig Fund A press release posted late yesterday is titled "Fitch Downgrades Federated Municipal Obligations Fund to 'Ammf' on Increased 'F2' Exposure". It says, "Fitch Ratings has downgraded Federated Municipal Obligations Fund to 'Ammf' from 'AAmmf'. The downgrade reflects the fund's increased exposure to assets rated 'F2' (or equivalent), as well as the expectation that 'F2' (or equivalent) rated assets will remain at or near 5% on a going forward basis. Federated Municipal Obligations Fund is a tax exempt money market fund managed by Federated Investment Management that invests primarily in short-term, high-quality, tax-exempt securities. Approximately 80% of the fund's total assets are invested in variable-rate demand notes (VRDNs).... The increase in 'F2' (or equivalent) assets follows the downgrade of SunTrust Bank (SunTrust) to 'BBB+/F2' from 'A-/F1' on March 26, 2010." "Money-Market Funds: Down to Zero" SmartMoney writes "Money-Market Funds: Down to Zero". It says, "Another chapter in the financial crisis is winding down: Not only has the government stopped backing money market funds -- a vote of confidence that the industry can stand on its own -- investors in the now-closed Primary Reserve Fund are expected to be made almost whole. But that doesn't mean that money-market-fund investors don't have anything to worry about. For investors who haven't glanced at their account statements lately, the latest problem is near-zero interest rates. While the Primary Fund announced this week that it has sold the remainder of its Lehman Brothers debt (and will come close to paying investors all of their money back), money-market-fund yields are barely a ripple in the income stream. With rates so low, several fund companies have been subsidizing fees for investors." It adds, "The safety and liquidity of money-market funds could improve this year. In January, the Securities and Exchange Commission amended regulations governing money-market funds, and those changes will start taking effect in May.... According to an SEC statement, that means money-market funds will have to meet both daily liquidity requirements of 10% of assets in cash and cash equivalents, and weekly liquidity requirements of 30%. The good news is, these changes could help quell the fear of a repeat "breaking the buck" scenario, when a money-market fund trades below a dollar, says Peter Crane, president of Crane Data, which tracks money-market funds. On the other hand, they could also mean that yields will drop a bit as a result." Schwab Reports First Quarter Results A press release entitled, "Schwab Reports First Quarter Results" quotes CFO Joe Martinetto, "Short-term rates finally stopped declining in late January/early February and subsequently began to rise a bit, which helped our first quarter net interest margin reach 183 basis points, up slightly from the prior quarter.... The rate environment improvement occurred too late, however, to prevent money market fund fee waivers from reaching $125 million in the first quarter." See also, a Reuters story on ABCNews.com entitled, "Pimco's McCulley Calls for Money Market Fund Reform", which says, "A top executive at the world's largest bond fund said on Thursday that money market mutual funds should not exist in their current form. Pacific Investment Management Co's (PIMCO) Paul McCulley told a Levy Economics Institute conference that money market funds contributed directly to the instability of the financial system by acting as foundation for the shadow banking system. McCulley's remarks followed a similar call by former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker at the same conference." UK Local Authorities Use SunGard Portal A press release entitled, "Local Authorities in the UK Use SunGard's STN Money Market Funds Portal to Manage Cash", says, "Several local authorities in the UK have adopted the SunGard Transaction Network's (STN) Money Market Funds portal to help them manage their short-term investment requirements and reduce counterparty risk. STN's Money Market portal is a global, multi-currency trading and connectivity solution for institutional money market investors, such as local governments, corporate treasurers and hedge funds. Among the UK local authorities using STN are London Borough of Bromley and Arun District Council." The release quotes Martin Reeves, group accountant for London Borough of Bromley, "While the Council has been investing in money market funds for a number of years, using STN has helped us to open additional money market funds quickly and efficiently. The STN portal offers greater transparency by giving us the ability to view the countries and counterparties in which the money market funds are investing, and take our own view on acceptable levels of risk. It provides easy access to a fund's prospectus and application form, the ability to compare interest rates paid by different funds, and confirmation e-mails as soon as a deal is placed." It also quotes Sian Southerton, accountant and treasury & investment officer for Arun District Council, "Since we began using STN, we more than doubled our number of money market funds. STN provides a single platform for viewing all of our money market fund trades. STN is straight-forward to use, providing views on daily yields and balances on all funds and readily accessible fact sheets on the funds." FDIC Extends TAG Program A press entitled, "FDIC Board of Directors Approves Extension of Transaction Account Guarantee Program," says, "The Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today approved an interim rule to extend the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) program to December 31, 2010. Last year the program was extended to June 30, 2010. Under the TAG program, customers of participating insured depository institutions are provided full coverage on transaction accounts." The release adds, "Nearly 6,400 insured depository institutions, about 80 percent of the industry, continue to participate in the TAG program and benefit from the guarantee provided by the FDIC. These institutions held an estimated $266 billion of deposits above the insured deposit limit and guaranteed by the FDIC through the TAG program as of the end of 2009. Under the interim rule, participating institutions can opt out effective July 1, 2010. Last year the Board adjusted the assessment rate to make it risk based and approved an increase in the rates; the current rates will remain unchanged under the interim rule. The Board also voted to require TAG assessment reporting be based on average daily account balances and to reduce the maximum rate that can be paid for qualifying NOW accounts to 0.25 percent from 0.50 percent." Wells says "Money market yields .. have picked themselves up off the bottom" Wells Fargo's latest "Overview, Strategy, and Outlook" publication, released late yesterday, says, "March saw higher rates in all sectors of the money markets. An increase in the supply of all types of U.S. Treasury securities drove dealers to finance them in the repo markets. This rise in supply pushed overnight repo rates up from 0.10% in February to 0.20% in the latter part of March. As overnight rates became more attractive to money market participants, the issuers of other types of instruments raised their rates in order to attract investors. This move pushed rates higher across the curve and in all sectors." A table in the piece shows rates for Overnight Repurchase Agreements moving from 0.10 to 0.20% in March; rates for 1-Month Agency Discount Notes moving from 0.08 to 0.11%; rates for 1-Month Commercial Paper moving from 0.18 to 0.22%; rates for 3-Month Treasury Bills moving from 0.12 to 0.15%; and rates for 3-Month LIBOR moving from 0.25 to 0.29%. Wells' Dave Sylvester writes, "[I]f it chooses, the Fed could raise its target for Fed funds and still argue that rates are at historical lows. The question being debated is whether economic conditions and the inflationary outlook will permit such a move. Either way, it appears that money market yields, thanks to a number of basic supply and demand imbalances, have picked themselves up off the bottom, at least for now." DB Advisors webcast "Short-term portfolio strategies for uncertain times" DB Advisors webcast "Short-term portfolio strategies for uncertain times" Here's a look at some upcoming events. DB Advisors will host a webcast "Short-term portfolio strategies for uncertain times" on Thursday, April 15, at 1pm. The quarterly webcast will feature Head PM Joe Benevento and Institutional Liquidity Management Product Specialist Nagesh Gopal. Also, next week, Pensions & Investments will host "Stable Value: Low risk, high return funds in tune with the times" on Wednesday, April 21 at 2pm. It says, "As many Americans delay retirement due to falling asset prices and the impact of the global economic crisis, stable value funds represent an oasis in the world of investment. This web seminar brings together key players from the stable value community, who will share insights and new opportunities for plan sponsors in this attractive and fast-changing industry." Finally, Federated Investors will report earnings on Thursday, April 22 after the market closes, and BlackRock will release earnings on Monday, April 26 before the market opens. Reuters writes "NY Fed to entice market funds into reverse repos" Reuters writes "NY Fed to entice market funds into reverse repos". The article says, "The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is planning to include a feature in one of its liquidity-draining schemes that would allow money-market funds to participate without running afoul of new liquidity rules, a fund manager told Reuters on Wednesday. The New York Fed, which is planning to try to drain cash from the financial markets through reverse repurchase agreements with a variety of counterparties, will include a seven-day put agreement alongside its contracts with money-market funds, said Deborah Cunningham, executive vice president and chief investment officer at Federated Investors in Pittsburgh.... The seven-day put would allow funds to liquidate their repo holdings and retrieve cash quickly in the event of an emergency. It would also let money market funds classify their repo agreements with the Fed as short-term cash investments under a new set of rules the Securities and Exchange Commission implemented earlier this year." MarketWatch's Jaffe writes "What to do when the Fed puts up a fight" MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe writes "What to do when the Fed puts up a fight". It says, "[W]ith many investors now convinced that a rate hike is in the offing, it makes sense to consider what changes, if any, you should make to your portfolio. Truth is, one rate hike -- if and when it happens -- is a headline event, not something that demands immediate reaction. Only after a second move, or maybe a third, will rising rates warrant a response from the average investor.... Indeed, for many investors, the impact of a rate increase will be negligible and temporary. Investors in money-market funds, for example, can expect that fund management will keep the bulk of a rate hike for itself, recapturing fee waivers that have allowed it to deliver positive returns while rates were practically zero." MarketWatch continues, "Peter Crane of Crane Data, which publishes Money Fund Intelligence, said that money fund costs have dropped to 0.25% from roughly 0.4% thanks to waivers that funds put in place in order to keep returns positive. If there is a rate hike, he expects the funds to grab back most of their pay before passing it along to investors." Crane says, "Of a quarter-point hike, investors will probably split that with the fund company. It will take two hikes to remove the fee waivers entirely, assuming quarter-point increases. The Fed has never made just one increase -- they have always taken one step and then another and another -- but investors won't really start to feel a difference in their money-fund returns until you get to the second increase, or maybe the third." Federated's "Month in Cash" Federated Investors' most recent "Month in Cash" is entitled "The market is starting to do what the Fed has yet to do -- nudge up rates". It says, "Market interest rates moved higher across the cash-yield curve in March as the relative absence of unsettling economic news reinforced growing investor expectations that a Fed rate hike will occur late summer or early fall. Overnight repo rates, which had traded close to 10 basis points earlier in the year, briefly climbed into the low 20s before settling back to the high teens. Farther out the cash curve, the one-month London interbank offered rate (Libor) rose two basis points to 0.25%, three-month Libor climbed four basis points to 0.29%, six-month Libor increased five basis points to 0.44%, and 12-month Libor rose seven basis points to 0.91%. In perhaps the clearest reflection of market expectations, the yield on the U.S. Treasury's two-year note -- the security most sensitive to consensus shifts in the outlook for monetary policy -- climbed 18 basis points to finish the month at 1.04%. That was the highest close on the two-year note since early January, when year-end technical conditions temporarily distorted its yield." See also, the New York Federal Reserve's "Federal Funds Data" page for data on recent Fed funds effective rates. WSJ: "Money Funds Face New Rules" Monday's Wall Street Journal writes "Money Funds Face New Rules". It says, "New rules designed to bolster the safety of money-market mutual funds will soon put pressure on already low yields -- and could force more firms to exit the business. Starting in May, the Securities and Exchange Commission will require money funds to hold more liquid and high-quality assets. While the changes are designed to help funds better weather trouble, they come at a tough time for the industry." The Journal cites Pete Crane, "The safeguards could reduce yields by about 0.1 to 0.2 percentage point in a more normal interest-rate environment.... But if the Federal Reserve starts to raise short-term rates, as some expect it might do later this year, the higher rates should more than outweigh the additional costs, he says." It adds, "It probably will take two quarter-point rate increases before money-fund advisers reinstate all of the fees they have waived, Mr. Crane says." In other news, see Pensions & Investments' "Henderson leads pack to acquire RidgeWorth from SunTrust", which says, "Henderson Group PLC has emerged as the leading bidder for the bulk of SunTrust Bank's money management arm, Atlanta-based RidgeWorth Capital Management Inc., according to bankers and industry executives, who declined to be named.... Sources say Henderson Group is interested in the group's roughly $36 billion of non-money market assets." Wall Street Journal's "Money-Fund Assets Fall Under $3 Trillion, ICI Says" The Wall Street Journal writes "Money-Fund Assets Fall Under $3 Trillion, ICI Says. It says, "Cash has been leaving money-market funds as investors seek higher returns than the funds can offer; their yields have been close to zero for months. In addition, seasonal factors are likely at play." The WSJ quotes Peter Crane, president of Crane Data LLC, "Last year, it was retail investors; this year, it's institutional investors that are moving out of money-market funds. In general, the zero yields are driving investors to everywhere but cash." The Journal adds, "Institutional investors can now get relatively competitive yields in Treasurys, government securities and repos, which they haven't had in years, he said. Money is likely moving from money-market funds into separate accounts and bond funds, and even corporations are likely reallocating cash, Mr. Crane said." Finally, it says, "Meanwhile, the release of the long-awaited President's Working Group on Financial Markets report, which will make recommendations to further reduce money funds susceptibility to a run, is imminent, Mr. Crane said." Bloomberg writes "BlackRock's Fink Snubs 'Socialized' Money-Fund Industry Plan" Bloomberg writes "BlackRock's Fink Snubs 'Socialized' Money-Fund Industry Plan". The article says, "Laurence Fink, chief executive officer of BlackRock Inc., stands alone among the biggest U.S. money-market fund providers in opposing a proposed safety net for the industry that manages $3 trillion for investors. Fink, who has said companies should set aside their own capital cushions, won't back a plan to spread risk among money-market mutual fund firms.... JPMorgan Chase & Co., Federated Investors Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and four other firms have endorsed the plan, which was proposed by the industry's trade group last month." Bloomberg quotes Peter Crane, "`Larry Fink has invested a lot of time and energy on an alternative idea, talking about capital reserves." Bloomberg adds, "BlackRock's dissent may make it harder for money funds to head off regulatory changes that could include an end to the stable $1 net asset value that made the funds a popular alternative to bank accounts.... The industry has planned since last year for an emergency-liquidity facility that would protect money-market mutual funds that invest in corporate debt, stepping in to buy securities at face value in the event of a financial crisis."	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3916
__label__wiki	0.544052	0.544052	Re: Sword Emperor Chapter 1: A Tragic End The year 2150, in Manhattan, a royal suite at a skyscraper hotel. The dim honey-colored light gently illuminating the room, and the low pitched faint orchestra emitted by the sound baffles positioned all around the apartment, created an image of harmony and relaxation. However, the person residing showed no sign of such. The gloomy atmosphere around him was thick enough to scare away even ghosts. “Ahh, I’m such an idiot!” After a long moment of silence, the 28-year-old man exclaimed after a long sigh. His name was Mark, also known as “God Speed Shesmu”, one of the most popular players of the game Ashes of God, the most played VRMMORPG of the last 10 years. But today, Shesmu had lost all his hopes of staying relevant. A new update to Ashes of God has been released, one that he, many pro players and team organizations actively tried to stop from getting out of the Beta servers to no avail. PVP competitiveness was no more, and with it, Shesmu’s relevance to the scene. He was devastated, and even more disgusted by this turn of events. The slow shift of interest from PVP to PVE has destroyed the competitive teams of Ashes of God. Looking at the cup of 2051 LeBourgeouis wine in his hand, his red reflection looked back at him before it got distorted and showed an incredible image to Mark. As if he was dragged across time, he began experiencing events of the past from bird’s view. “Black Moon! Black Moon! Black Moon!” “Shes…! Shes…! Shes…!” The crowd was cheering loudly, fervor engulfing their eyes as the final of Ashes of Gods League Championship of 2145 was coming to a close. The battlefield was painted red by the blood of the players battling for glory. And in the middle of the battleground, two teams, one glowing red, the other blue, were orchestrating a symphony of death. Flashes of light from the swordsmen made the scene look as if it came out a painting, while the destructive might of the mages throwing one spell after the other gave the arena a ghostly atmosphere. From the caster’s desk, two voices were explaining what was happening on the battlefield at times, screaming the surviving teams’ exploits to all listeners around the world through their microphones at others. Caster 1: “Blue team is advancing through the bushes, their teammates keeping the red team busy using the dense forest terrain to their advantage to buy time. Shesmu and Seth are keeping their enemies at bay, buying time for their teammates to secure the True Sight Buff.” Caster 2: “Indeed, Black Moon is using their numerical advantage to secure the World Serpent buff. They left their two aces to keep the enemy team from coming close to the monster and contest it. They show absolute confidence, after all, they know that with Shesmu and Seth’s slipperiness, they can easily stop the enemy team from advancing without being in any danger.” “Some might be confused on why doesn’t Red Cross just ignore Shesmu and Seth and try to steal the true sight buff. However, look at the positioning of these two. With their Flash Dash and Instant Teleportation, if Red Cross ever dared to ignore them and go for the steal, Black Moon will just turn, bombard them using Omega’s Area of Damage spells while Shesmu and Seth can cut their only escape route using terrain magic.” “Indeed, with the respawn time being so long this late in the game and the absence of any other buff in the map, it’s hard for any team to come back from the loss of three members. Black Moon knows that fully and capitalize on their numerical advantage to get the true sight buff. And, for anyone new to the game and doesn’t know about the true sight buff and why it’s so important. Basically, the buff gives all of your skills a slight homing effect. One can easily see how strong the buff is-“ “The World Serpent is getting low, just 10k hp left for it before it goes down. But what am I seeing? Red Crescent is preparing a Flash Beam attack. His teammates just placed a silencing array. Shesmu can’t do anything to stop him, Seth can’t do anything to stop him. Crescent is going for the steal, will he get it?” Caster 1 and 2: “He gets it!” “Comeback! Comeback!” “Red Cross! Red Cross!” “Red Crescent for the win!” The crowd went wild as Red Crescent got the steal from Black Moon, a game that was at first Black Moon’s to lose now became anybody’s guess. However, as the crowd cheered and howled, a shadowy figure flashed then appeared before the four Red Cross players. “Red Cross just gained the true sight buff, but Shesmu immediately Flash Dashed in, not leaving time even for his teammates to react. He uses Final Slash taking out half of Crescent’s hp, side steps then blinks away using the 0.1 seconds of invincibility to dodge Red Cross’ attacks, baiting out their skills! He jumps right back in using bloodlust jump and uses Ki Burst three times in a row, canceling their animation perfectly. He turns around, leaving his back to Blank predicting his use of howling growl, dodging the damage lowering active. Shesmu insta-kills him with a sword energy projection, showing him who is the boss. Shesmu, what was that!” “Shesmu just styling on Red Cross bringing them down from cloud 9 after their steal to the deepest abyss of hell. Seth finally finishes casting his Tier 4 magic Hellfire forcing the last 2 players of Red Cross to blow their instant teleport. They stay alive but it is no use as Black Moon makes its final march to victory.” “Indeed, 2 of Red Cross’ members have a 70 seconds death timer while three still need 40 seconds before respawning; Black Moon only needs 15 seconds to reach the enemy team’s flag and another 5 to capture it. With only 2 members left on the map, it’s looking like it’s over for team Red Cross that loses the match to Black Moon after another impressive genocide from Shesmu.” “Red Crescent truly surprised us with that Serpent steal from 100 meters away, igniting hope in the heart of the many Red Cross fans. However, it’s a shame that the team he was against had the demonic being known as Shesmu, with his incredible speed and kinetic vision, he truly deserves his nickname: “God Speed Shesmu”. “Indeed, even after 5 years, Shesmu is still showing his incredible talent, demonstrating again and again that individual performance can still win you matches in this team dependent meta that the game has been on for the past 2 years.” As the caster was finishing his talk, his voice became distorted and so did the image. Mark’s eyes returned to look at his reflection on the glass of wine before he took a sip and went to the bathroom. Looking at his reflection on the mirror, Mark couldn’t help but notice the big bags under his eyes. His lack of sleep and constant stress made his health rapidly deteriorate, even affecting his performance in-game. Remembering the speech from government officials, he fought hard the urge to puke. In the end, he couldn’t hold it and threw up. Due to his lack of nutrients, the vomit was mostly made up of stomach acids. Finishing throwing up, Mark looked back at the mirror only to find that his already pale complexion became even paler. His eyes drifted to the pool of water on the sink and he couldn’t help but remember the government representative’s speech. “Our world is no longer what it was. With the birth of Artificial Intelligences and the Singularities, humanity has become much more advanced than it ever was. Thinking about it, it has been only 30 years since manual labor was still the most consistent way to secure funding for a financially safe life. However, right after the birth of the first singularity, manual labor became useless, and we as humans had to collectively change our mentality from that of a worker to that of a supervisor. In the past hundred years, we experienced an exponential rise in our lifespan reaching an overwhelming average of 200 years. We defeated cancer, Aids and the many chronic diseases that spelled death before. We did so much in so little time. However, when we look at our left and see the progress that AIs made in a fraction of that time, we cannot help but feel pressured and fret about our future. Compared to them, we are simply too slow. “The world government has been looking for solutions to this problem for the past three decades. There have been many solutions proposed to us, however, most of them were either lacking in performance or couldn’t survive the passage of time. 10 years ago, a certain proposition was sent to us as a solution to fight this one problem. At the time, everyone thought that it was interesting, but no one believed that it could work. However, now, 10 years later, we are able to say for sure, that we found the solution to the AI problem, our gateway to evolution: Ashes of Gods. This game that received the attention of the world has proven to be its beacon of hope – hope for evolution. “We have been keeping a close eye to the more dedicated players and were able to see a mind-blowing improvement in terms of thinking speed and richness of their neural network. A player that plays everyday Ashes of Gods has 2 to 3 times the neural connections of an average human being. Since five years ago, we have been supporting Ashes of Gods both financially and with manpower, and today, we’re going to announce the branching of governmental facilities to the world of Ashes of Gods. We humans need to evolve, and the world government will support this agenda fully. You do not have to worry about a stable life while playing the game anymore as the government will offer job opportunities inside the game. Once the governmental facilities have been exported to the virtual world, you can quit your job and enjoy the world of Ashes of Gods fully. For Humanity!” As the voice of the representative faded away from Mark’s mind, he couldn’t help but think. What “For Humanity” b******t… Doing unnecessary things without taking us pros into consideration- Mark couldn’t even finish his train of thought before the urge to throw up overwhelmed him. Whatever fluid that was left in his stomach was thrown out. The sink was automatically flushed out and Mark turned up to look at the mirror. His already very pale complexion became even paler, his face turning close to a white sheet of paper. He then washed his mouth and went back to his bed. Putting the Vr goggles on, Mark connected to the internet. Just using his thoughts, he was able to browse the web. He then rechecked for the last time the content of the new patch. The patch was a major one, so it was expected to be big. However, compared to all previous other major patches, this one was at least 3 to 4 times bigger; naturally, the patch notes took too long to read. The patch notes mentioned everything. From minor bug fixes to balances changes, items and abilities being nerfed and others being buffed, cosmetic emotes and war cries. However, the most important of all of the updates was the introduction of a new planet and some major changes to the rules governing the avatar of the players. The first one meant that the major guilds will start an engineering war to win the space conquest war. A new planet meant double the possibilities, being the first one to reach it would, of course, give birth to many opportunities. As for the second one, the developers specified that it was now possible for players to change their body structure in-game through a process called augmentation. It’s a skill acquired by a variant class of Engineers who have as a side job Alchemist called Augmenters. It has been hinted that the changes will not be limited to only the four body systems available to the four base classes of Ashes of Gods but one can even replace them by ones unique to certain races in Ashes of Gods. Reading these notes, Mark fought hard the urge of throwing up again; succeeding this time. These changes might mean nothing to a casual player, but to pros, this was the equivalent of a death sentence. One has to know that pro players didn’t focus on their bodily systems that much, as the effect of those was nerfed in tournaments. If swordsmen used the ki they gained from cultivating to battle in the arena, they can easily one shot the enemy team just by pumping every last drop of ki they have into one slash that would raze the map. There is no skill in that and it’s not fun to watch. Same goes for mages, priests and assassins, all of them have the destructive potential of a nuke. If they were to be given full freedom of their abilities, it would become a battle of who would pull the trigger the fastest. This is the reason why Mark didn’t focus on his Ki cultivation for the past 4 years, it’s because the use of it was banned competitively and thus was no longer important in his eyes, nor the eyes of the other pro players. However, Omega9, the company behind Ashes of Gods gave them a gigantic punch to the guts. With these new updates, it was now possible to change the meridians and Ki path structures of Swordsmen to one that is similar to Dragonkins’. The same goes for all the other classes as you can change the mana path structures of mages to replicate that of Elementals, the assassins will replicate the shadow nodes of “Shadows” and Priest will copy the soul cores of Angels. Plus, with the world government shifting the focus from the competitive scene to the world of Ashes of Gods itself, things went from bad to worse. While pro players didn’t focus on their bodily systems, that doesn’t mean that others didn’t. In fact, all guilds had many top-tier players who focused solely on raiding dungeons and wild bosses. To fight against these, things like animation canceling and strategy didn’t mean much. What was important was firepower, and what better way to achieve that other than putting all your time into cultivation and leveling long cast-time skills? Now, with this new shift in perspective, these players will become the new overlords of the game. In fact, they will attain even higher heights by changing their bodily systems so as to achieve even more explosive power. In no time, they will leave other players in the dust, including the pros. And he, Mark, will suffer a similar fate, slowly fading away from the limelight as he tries to make sense of all the techniques and ways to gather ki, or call forth mana in the most efficient way, not even daring to change his meridian structure or mana paths for a long time, lest he loses most of his power trying to make sense of the new structures. “Ahgh! If worst comes to worst, I’ll just disappear for a year. Meditate, train, and understand my body. Then, I’ll come back stronger than ever. I refuse to believe that with my talent, I can’t come back from this setback.” Manhattan does not sleep. The world outside did not show any sign slowing down, even past midnight. The light of the many vehicles circulating through the city was apparent to Mark, as the room he frequented had see-through windows for walls. At this point, Mark would have been long asleep. Having a disciplined sleep schedule is fundamental for any e-sport athlete, as lack of it makes the neural network system deteriorate and thus lowers one’s abilities in the game too. However, the frustration he felt was so great that it gnawed at his heart for the whole night, while he twisted and turned in his bed. Finally, his eyes slowly shut off and he departed to the realm of dreams. WhitelittleMoon	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3917
__label__wiki	0.679736	0.679736	Alexander Mukasyan 6 Hsueh-Chia Chang 5 Jean-Baptiste Thibault 5 Ken D. Sauer 5 Allen H. Simpson 4 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 59[remove] Department or Unit: College of Engineering remove × Publisher: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office remove × Combustion synthesis to bond metal inserts to C-C composite surfaces Inventor(s): Allen H. Simpson, Mark L. La Forest, Alexander Mukasyan Patent Number: US 8574470 B2 Method of joining a carbon-carbon composite piece 30 together with a metal insert 20, e.g. in the manufacture of aircraft brake discs 10. The method includes the steps of: providing a carbon-carbon composite piece 30 and a metal insert 20, wherein the metal insert 20 has a surface that is complementary to a surface of said carbon-carbon composite piece 30; providing a layer of a mixture of titanium powder and carbon powder on the first complementary mating surface; arranging the powder layer … Method of joining a carbon-carbon composite piece 30 together with a metal insert 20, e.g. in the manufacture of aircraft brake discs 10. The method includes the steps of: providing a carbon-carbon composite piece 30 and a metal insert 20, wherein the metal insert 20 has a surface that is complementary to a surface of said carbon-carbon composite piece 30; providing a layer of a mixture of titanium powder and carbon powder on the first complementary mating surface; arranging the powder layer such that a second complementary mating surface is matched to the complementary mating surface, thereby forming a construct of the carbon-carbon composite piece 30, the powder layer, and the metal insert 20; placing the construct into a press and applying pressure to the construct to press together the carbon-carbon composite piece and the metal insert joined at their complementary surfaces; and applying an electrical current to the powder in the construct to initiate a metal-carbon reaction, thereby bonding the carbon-carbon composite piece 30 together the metal insert 20. The titanium powder particles may be from 25 to 100 microns in diameter, and the carbon powder (e.g., graphite particles) may be 0.1 to 1 microns in diameter. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ Compositionally graded heterojunction semiconductor device and method of making same John Simon, Debdeep Jena, Huili (Grace) Xing A compositionally graded semiconductor device and a method of making same are disclosed that provides an efficient p-type doping for wide bandgap semiconductors by exploiting electronic polarization within the crystalline lattice. The compositional graded semiconductor graded device includes a graded heterojunction interface that exhibits a 3D bound polarization-induced sheet charge that spreads in accordance with .rho..sub..pi.(z)=-.gradient.P(z), where .rho..sub..pi.(z) is a volume charge d… A compositionally graded semiconductor device and a method of making same are disclosed that provides an efficient p-type doping for wide bandgap semiconductors by exploiting electronic polarization within the crystalline lattice. The compositional graded semiconductor graded device includes a graded heterojunction interface that exhibits a 3D bound polarization-induced sheet charge that spreads in accordance with .rho..sub..pi.(z)=-.gradient.P(z), where .rho..sub..pi.(z) is a volume charge density in a polar (z) direction, and .gradient. is a divergence operator, wherein the graded heterojunction interface is configured to exhibit substantially equivalent conductivities along both lateral and vertical directions relative to the graded heterojunction interface. Rapid detection of viable bacteria system and method Shramik Sengupta, Hsueh-Chia Chang An improved system and method is provided for detecting viable bacteria in a suspension sample. A sample of a suspension in which bacterial presence is suspected is collected from a source and a portion of the sample transferred to a microfluidic unit. A series of analysis signals at different frequencies are applied to the sample portion. An impedance is measured via a signal analyzer for the sample portion for each of the analysis signals to define an impedance data set. An initial bulk cap… An improved system and method is provided for detecting viable bacteria in a suspension sample. A sample of a suspension in which bacterial presence is suspected is collected from a source and a portion of the sample transferred to a microfluidic unit. A series of analysis signals at different frequencies are applied to the sample portion. An impedance is measured via a signal analyzer for the sample portion for each of the analysis signals to define an impedance data set. An initial bulk capacitance value is determined for a model circuit based on the impedance dataset. After a predetermined time period, a new bulk capacitance value is determined for on another portion of the sample. The difference between the new bulk capacitance and the initial bulk capacitance value is compared to a threshold value to determine if viable bacterial is present in the sample. Methods and apparatus for terahertz wave amplitude modulation Berardi Sensale-Rodriguez, Huili (Grace) Xing, Rusen Yan, Michelle M. Kelly, Tian Fang, Debdeep Jena, Lei Liu A wave amplitude modulator for modulating a transmitted electromagnetic wave includes one or multiple self-gated capacitively coupled pair(s) of electron layers such as semiconductor or semimetal layers. Two electrical contacts are placed to each layer of electrons of the self-gated pair(s), and a power source is electrically connected to them. The power source, by varying the voltage applied between layers of electrons, tunes the electron density thereof, thereby adjusting the optical conduc… A wave amplitude modulator for modulating a transmitted electromagnetic wave includes one or multiple self-gated capacitively coupled pair(s) of electron layers such as semiconductor or semimetal layers. Two electrical contacts are placed to each layer of electrons of the self-gated pair(s), and a power source is electrically connected to them. The power source, by varying the voltage applied between layers of electrons, tunes the electron density thereof, thereby adjusting the optical conductivity thereof, and the change in the optical conductivity of the layers of electrons causes an amplitude modulation of the transmitted electromagnetic wave passing through the capacitively coupled layers of electrons. Flooring apparatus for reducing impact energy during a fall Timothy C. Ovaert An apparatus including an impact surface and a plurality of spaced apart stiffening columns extending from an underside of the flooring plate. The columns remain substantially rigid up to a predetermined critical pressure and then buckle as the pressure increases. The columns are at least partially surrounded by a resilient underlayment. Deflection stops may extend from the flooring plate to prevent over-buckling and/or permanent deformation of the stiffening columns. In some examples, the de… An apparatus including an impact surface and a plurality of spaced apart stiffening columns extending from an underside of the flooring plate. The columns remain substantially rigid up to a predetermined critical pressure and then buckle as the pressure increases. The columns are at least partially surrounded by a resilient underlayment. Deflection stops may extend from the flooring plate to prevent over-buckling and/or permanent deformation of the stiffening columns. In some examples, the deflections stops may assist the floor in providing a substantially rigid surface at very high pressures. Method and apparatus for iterative reconstruction Zhou Yu, Evgeny Drapkin, Bruno Kristiaan Bernard De Man, Jean-Baptiste Thibault, Kai Zeng, Jiang Hsieh, Brian E. Nett, Debashish Pal, Lin Fu, Guangzhi Cao, Charles A. Bouman, Ken D. Sauer A method for reconstructing an image of an object that includes a plurality of image elements. The method includes accessing image data associated with a plurality of image elements, and reconstructing an image of the object by optimizing an objective function, where the objective function is optimized by iteratively solving a nested sequence of approximate optimization problems. The algorithm is composed of nested iterative loops, in which an inner loop iteratively optimizes an objective fun… A method for reconstructing an image of an object that includes a plurality of image elements. The method includes accessing image data associated with a plurality of image elements, and reconstructing an image of the object by optimizing an objective function, where the objective function is optimized by iteratively solving a nested sequence of approximate optimization problems. The algorithm is composed of nested iterative loops, in which an inner loop iteratively optimizes an objective function approximating the outer loop objective function, and an outer loop that utilizes the solution of the inner loop to optimize the original objective function. Cerium-containing zeolites and coke reduction methods Jason C. Hicks, Gregory T. Neumann The invention provides a catalyst system for catalytic fast pyrolysis comprising a cerium-incorporated HZSM-5 zeolite (Catalyst 1), and methods of making and using the same. The invention also provides a process for reducing coke formation during catalytic fast pyrolysis of biomass using HZSM-5, wherein the process can include incorporating cerium into the HZSM-5 zeolite to produce Catalyst 1 prior to the catalytic fast pyrolysis. Rapid synthesis of silicon carbide-carbon composites Manuel Koucouthakis, Douglas J. Steinke, Alexander Mukasyan, Jeremiah D. E. White Production of pore-free carbon/carbon-silicon carbide composite materials with mechanical properties making them suitable for use in such applications as the production of aircraft landing system brake components including brake discs. The method includes: providing a porous carbon-carbon composite preform; surrounding the porous carbon-carbon composite preform with silicon powder to form an intermediate construct; applying a uniaxial load to the construct; applying direct electrical current … Production of pore-free carbon/carbon-silicon carbide composite materials with mechanical properties making them suitable for use in such applications as the production of aircraft landing system brake components including brake discs. The method includes: providing a porous carbon-carbon composite preform; surrounding the porous carbon-carbon composite preform with silicon powder to form an intermediate construct; applying a uniaxial load to the construct; applying direct electrical current to an assembly containing the loaded construct of porous carbon-carbon preform surrounded by silicon powder, thereby melting the silicon powder and infiltrating the pores of the carbon-carbon preform with liquid silicon; and initiating a combustion-type reaction between the silicon and carbon in the preform, thereby forming silicon carbide in the preform. Devices for utilizing symFETs for low-power information processing Behnam Sedighi, Michael Niemier, Xiaobo Sharon Hu, Joseph J. Nahas A Boolean gate includes at least one symmetric tunneling field-effect transistor (SymFET) for low-power information processing. SymFETs are ideal for applications that demand low power and have moderate speed requirements, and demonstrate better dynamic energy efficiency than CMOS circuits. Negative differential resistance (NDR) behavior of SymFETs leads to hysteresis in inverters and buffers, and can be used to build simple Schmitt-triggers. Further, pseudo-SymFET loads may be utilized in ci… A Boolean gate includes at least one symmetric tunneling field-effect transistor (SymFET) for low-power information processing. SymFETs are ideal for applications that demand low power and have moderate speed requirements, and demonstrate better dynamic energy efficiency than CMOS circuits. Negative differential resistance (NDR) behavior of SymFETs leads to hysteresis in inverters and buffers, and can be used to build simple Schmitt-triggers. Further, pseudo-SymFET loads may be utilized in circuits similar to all-n-type or dynamic logic. For example, latches and flip-flops as well as NAND, NOR, IMPLY, and MAJORITY gates may employ SymFETs. Such SymFET-based devices require fewer transistors than static CMOS-based designs. Plasma optimized aerostructures for efficient flow control Mehul Patel, Thomas C. Corke, Alan B. Cain The present invention relates to a method of designing or optimizing a control surface for use with plasma actuators for controlling an aircraft, missile, munition or automobile, and more particularly to controlling fluid flow across their surfaces or other surfaces using plasma actuators, which would benefit from such a method. The various embodiments provide the steps to increase the efficiency of aircraft, missiles, munitions and automobiles. The method of flow control also provides a mean… The present invention relates to a method of designing or optimizing a control surface for use with plasma actuators for controlling an aircraft, missile, munition or automobile, and more particularly to controlling fluid flow across their surfaces or other surfaces using plasma actuators, which would benefit from such a method. The various embodiments provide the steps to increase the efficiency of aircraft, missiles, munitions and automobiles. The method of flow control also provides a means for reducing aircraft, missile's, munition's and automobile's power requirements. These methods also provide alternate means for aerodynamic control using low-power hingeless plasma actuator devices. Tissue scaffolds having bone growth factors Ryan K. Roeder, Matthew J. Meagher, Robert J. Kane The invention provides a novel composite bone graft system utilizing a porous collagen scaffold having a matrix impregnated with calcium phosphate particles and more than one bioactive agent, one of which is conjugated to the matrix. The graft system exhibits increased mechanical strength and osteogenic properties by providing sites for tissue attachment and propagation. The bioactive agents are delivered to the scaffold via different mechanisms to enable sequential and sustained release of t… The invention provides a novel composite bone graft system utilizing a porous collagen scaffold having a matrix impregnated with calcium phosphate particles and more than one bioactive agent, one of which is conjugated to the matrix. The graft system exhibits increased mechanical strength and osteogenic properties by providing sites for tissue attachment and propagation. The bioactive agents are delivered to the scaffold via different mechanisms to enable sequential and sustained release of the bioactive agents over time. System and method of iterative image reconstruction for computed tomography Jean-Baptiste Thibault, Xue Rui, Somesh Srivastava, Ken D. Sauer, Lin Fu, Charles A. Bouman A system and method include acquisition of projection data from a scanned object, the set of projection data comprising a plurality of projection measurements. The system and method also include calculation of a set of modified statistical weights from the projection data, wherein a respective modified statistical weight of the set of modified statistical weights comprises a deviation from an inverse variance of a corresponding projection measurement of the projection data. The system and met… A system and method include acquisition of projection data from a scanned object, the set of projection data comprising a plurality of projection measurements. The system and method also include calculation of a set of modified statistical weights from the projection data, wherein a respective modified statistical weight of the set of modified statistical weights comprises a deviation from an inverse variance of a corresponding projection measurement of the projection data. The system and method further include reconstruction of an image of the scanned object using the set of modified statistical weights as coefficients in an iterative reconstruction algorithm.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3928
__label__wiki	0.69832	0.69832	Classic machines: The Caterpillar 225 excavator Classic Machines Excavators After years of planning and testing in secrecy, Caterpillar finally unveiled its first hydraulic excavator a fair bit later than a lot of the competition. By Richard Campbell Caterpillar’s first hydraulic excavator, the model 225, was launched in 1972 after a lengthy testing period. Caterpillar was quite a late entrant into the hydraulic excavator market, with many of its homegrown competitors, notably Koehring, Link-Belt and Warner & Swasey, having already had machines in the marketplace for a number of years. There was also the threat from foreign imported machines, especially from Japan, which included the likes of Hitachi, Kato and Komatsu. Bucyrus-Erie, a US manufacturer of large cable excavators and draglines had already entered into a joint venture with Komatsu to develop hydraulic excavators in the mid 60s. Caterpillar wasn’t about to take all this lying down and initial studies of layout, potential powerplants and machine configurations were begun in great secrecy during 1968. Testing of the first prototypes was conducted at the Arizona proving grounds during 1970. The wholly Caterpillar designed machine was put into production as the 51U series during 1972 and also manufactured by Caterpillar at its plants in Brazil (20S series) and Belgium (76U series). During its fourth year of production some changes were made to the operator’s cab to make it a little more user friendly. These modifications included redesign and repositioning of the two operating joysticks and a shape revision to the cab from a ‘V’ front to a straight taper which deleted the lower front glass in favour of a single sheet. This slid on rollers and rails, and could be stored above the operator’s head. Initially these changes to the glassware featured a new product called “Lexan” which Cat had high hopes for and it was fitted to all the 225s windows except those in the door. Lexan was a polycarbonate plastic with extremely high impact resistance and was cheaper to produce than the toughened safety glass from which the previous windows had been manufactured. However Lexan did not live up to expectation, scratching relatively easily and being particularly susceptible to UV radiation, which caused it to “yellow” quite rapidly Needless to say the Lexan equipped 225s were not in production very long before Caterpillar reverted to toughened safety glass. Following some improvements and a horsepower increase a 225B came along in 1986 followed by the short lived model 225D around 1989. However, the original design had now reached the peak of its development potential and was replaced in 1990 by the even shorter lived Caterpillar-Mitsubishi joint venture model E240. Today’s modern equivalent of the 225 is the Caterpillar 320D. The Caterpillar 225 described The heart of the Cat 225 was a Caterpillar model 3208 direct injection V8 diesel rated at 125 horsepower. Derived from the 1160 series of truck engines originally developed for Ford Motor Co. and used extensively in their “Louisville” range of medium trucks, the 3208 featured a very low weight to horsepower ratio and two-ring pistons. Early industrial models of the 1160 destined for earthmoving applications were known as the model 3160 and did not have a very favourable reputation due to the fact that they did not have replaceable cylinder liners, making the cylinder block virtually a throw away item. This was addressed in the 3208 by cylinder liners that could be replaced. The 3208 engine was also used in the Caterpillar 613 elevating scraper. Caterpillar chose a two-section variable displacement hydraulic pump with load proportioning for powering all the major machine functions. Flow rate of these units was in the order of 56 gallons per minute. A further double section pump assembly was also provided for travel control and pilot pressure functions. The entire engine and pump assembly plus a myriad of pipes was housed in a very squared off carbody, with two access doors on each side and a further two at the back to allow servicing the diesel engine. All the roof panels of the hood could also be opened for access to the machine’s innards. The undercarriage was all by Caterpillar and featured 22” triple grouser shoes as standard. Two speed travel motors allowed the 225 to trundle along at approximately two-and-a-half miles an hour. A feature of the travel motors was that disc brakes within the motors applied automatically when the travel controls returned to neutral or the engine was shut down. Operators were well looked after with the cab being very spacious with good visibility and noise control. All the controls fell readily to hand and were easily manipulated. Early machines had a fairly basic instrument layout but later models incorporated system monitoring and a revision of the instrument panel which made it much easier to keep an eye on machine functions. Customers could choose between a single piece gooseneck boom or the European-style two piece boom. A great variety of what Cat called ‘sticks’ but what are more commonly known in this part of the world as arms or dippers were also available in various lengths, depending on the task at hand. Standard bucket of the 225 was one cubic yard although, of course, many other options could be fitted depending on machine application. Early 225s were not equipped with extra piping or valves to accept powered attachments such as hammers or rotators. This was rectified on later machines, which were far more flexible in the type of extras that could be accommodated. A New Zealand connection New Zealand was one of the first countries in the world to receive the 225 and local Caterpillar dealer Gough, Gough & Hamer imported approximately 50 examples. There were also some private imports. Users included Warren Fowler, Green & McCahill, Lendich Construction and McConnell-Dowell, all of whom had fleets of the excavators. A great many of them were used in the construction of the New Plymouth to Auckland gas pipeline during the mid 1970s. Many working examples are still out there earning a dollar. For the die-cast model collector Examples of the Caterpillar 225 excavator have been manufactured in 1:50th scale by Winross and Joal. Both are generic Caterpillar 225s and neither are particularly well detailed with the Winross model being the older of the two. It has also been issued as the larger 235. The Joal model, which features the optional two-piece boom, is still generally available and reasonably priced while the Winross model is found only on eBay and usually fetches ridiculous prices despite its poor detail and advancing age. At the moment, however, they are still the only game in town. Brief specifications – Caterpillar 225 excavator (mid production) Engine: Caterpillar 3208, V-8 direct injection, naturally aspirated diesel rated at 135 flywheel horsepower at 2000 rpm Pumps: Caterpillar 2-section, variable displacement Travel: Variable, hydrostatic Speed: Up to 2.5 mph Track Gauge: 106” Std.Track Shoe: 22” (many options) Length: 32’ 3” Width: 10’ 3” (on std.22” shoes) Height: 10’ 7” Bucket Capacity: 1 cubic yard (many options available) Max.Dig.Depth: Up to 23 feet Operating Weight: 25 tons (standard fit out) Subscribe to Contractor Magazine >> Bucyrus-ErieCaterpillar 225Caterpillar model 3208 direct injection V8 dieselCaterpillar-Mitsubishi joint venture model E240Caterpillar’s first hydraulic excavatordie-cast modelexcavator marketGreen & McCahillHitachihydraulic excavatorJoaljoint venture with KomatsuKatoKoehringKomatsuLendich ConstructionLink-Beltlocal Caterpillar dealer GoughMcConnell Dowellmodel 225Dthe Cat 225The Caterpillar 225the Caterpillar 225 excavatorthe Caterpillar 320Dthe Caterpillar 613 elevating scraperthe hydraulic excavator marketthe model 225Warner & SwaseyWarren FowlerWinrossShare0 Classic Machines: The International 560 payloader Classic Machines: The Wabco 333 elevating scraper Classic Machines: The Le Tourneau-Westinghouse C-500 motor scraper Charles Fairbairn November 28, 2014 May 9, 2018 Classic Machines: The International-Harvester TD-18 tractor Charles Fairbairn March 4, 2015 March 14, 2018 Forgotten companies – Hough Contractor Magazine July 16, 2019 July 17, 2019 The Contractor [October 1976] Volume One Issue One Charles Fairbairn October 5, 2016	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3936
__label__cc	0.698225	0.301775	Every Stage of the Cycle 2013 – Every Stage of the Cycle Creating A New Self-Relationship 2013 -Creating a New Self-Relationship 2015 – Creating A New Self-Relationship 2017- Creating a New Self-Relationship Self-Forgiveness 2013 – Self-Forgiveness Videos – 2016 You made it welcome to dermatillomania support What to Do After a Skin-Picking Session February 18, 2018 February 18, 2018 Kimberly Doubt1 Comment This video covers the following points: What does it feel like ‘after the fall’, when you have just had a really bad picking session, and why. How a fear of ‘the fall’ can keep us locked into picking sessions for even longer, and how to break that cycle. What to introduce into this moment instead of self-diminishment. How to let go of the destructive, destroying thoughts, feeling, emotions, perceptions and beliefs in the rock bottom moment. How we created this emotional storm that only adds to the pain of the rock bottom moment. How it looks to live the words: self-care, self-love, self-forgiveness and unconditional self-embracing. How to become your own safe haven in the space after the picking session. Every Stage of the Cyclebad picking session, body focused repetitive behavior, brfb, compulsive skin picking, csp, cure, depressed, dermatillomania, disorder, excoriation, help, hours, mental, obsessive compulsive disorder, ocd, relationship, rock bottom, self, self-harm, stop, urge The Moment Before the Pick November 16, 2017 February 17, 2018 Kimberly DoubtLeave a comment You know that moment, the one where you suddenly become like a passenger in your own body, watching in horror and relief as you move to find your tweezers, walk towards the mirror, or grab the magnifying mirror? That is the moment before the pick. It is when the line has been crossed. It is the point of no return. However, there is an action we can take in this very moment, to strengthen our resolve, and take back control of our vessel. Even if we have indeed crossed that point of no return, the moment does not have to be lost. We may have lost this battle, but we are preparing ourselves for the war, and when we decide to take a stand and make that decision, we will be ready! Important points in the video: Developing the awareness in the moment before the pick, why it is important and how we can use it. What happens in the moment before we pick, what are the thoughts that we are not aware of. The difference between not wanting to transition from one moment to the next versus an accumulation. How picking is an attempt to support ourselves, and how to use that fact to instead support ourselves for real. How to break through the disassociation and denial in this moment. How and why to develop a voice in the moment before the pick, and distinguishing between the ‘voice of the disorder’ and the voice of awareness. How to spot and define the energy that triggers the picking session. How to create a voice of unprejudiced objectivity. How to define the picking session, creating an end point, and not falling into the self-sabotage of self-limiting beliefs. Revisiting the 3 tools learned in this video. Every Stage of the Cyclebody focused repetitive behavior, brfb, compulsive skin picking, csp, cure, dermatillomania, disorder, excoriation, help, mental, obsessive compulsive disorder, ocd, relationship, self, self-harm, stop Hacking Rock Bottom November 13, 2017 November 13, 2017 Kimberly DoubtLeave a comment This video discusses that rock-bottom point we hit after a big picking session, the worst moment of them all. But, consider that the biggest solutions are found within the biggest problems. There is a way to hack this moment and break the vicious cycles of excoriation/compulsive skin-picking disorder. Important points from the video: What is the best moment to begin to support yourself for rock bottoming? How to identify when you’re about to hit rock-bottom. What we normally do in this moment, versus what we CAN do to hack the OCD cycle. Examples of what to do in the rock bottom moment to hack the OCD cycle and empower yourself. Every Stage of the Cycleafter, anger, body focused repetitive behavior, brfb, compulsive skin picking, csp, cure, dermatillomania, disorder, excoriation, help, low, mental, obsessive compulsive disorder, ocd, relationship, rock bottom, self, self-harm, self-hate, stop The Moments of Stability Moments of Stability form a part of the cycles involved in excoriation/skin-picking/dermatillomania. These moments can be used to perpetuate the disorder, or to build self-strength. It is important to understand the difference between the two so that you can choose actions that ensure your personal growth and development which will be used as self-control in the difficult moments. The moments of stability occur when your skin starts to heal, you start feeling good/better and entering back into your normal life. These moments may be brief and elusive. This video covers how to extend these moments, and to make the most of them while they are here, as well as to set ourselves up for the fall that will inevitably, eventually come. Important points in this video: Describing the moment of stability. How the moment of stability eventually leads to a fall. Seeing through the deception of the moment of stability and thus using it with awareness. Naming the self-sabotage that happens in these moments, using personal examples. How to create solutions to prevent the self-sabotage in a way that is sustainable. The two examples I address include becoming overly motivated, or easing off. How to transform moments of stability into moments of creation/self-creation, where you can determine and decide what kind of life you want to be living and see yourself in, and take steps towards creating it. How to set yourself up a foundation to support yourself during lows. How to tell the difference between the cycles of the disorder (eye of the tornado), and actual REAL growth. Every Stage of the Cyclebody focused repetitive behavior, brfb, compulsive skin picking, csp, cure, days, dermatillomania, disorder, doing well, excoriation, help, mental, obsessive compulsive disorder, ocd, relationship, self, self-harm, stability, stop How It Feels To Stop OCD/Compulsive Skin-Picking November 9, 2017 Kimberly DoubtLeave a comment Every Stage of the Cyclebody focused repetitive behavior, brfb, compulsive skin-picking, csp, cure, dermatillomania, disorder, excoriation, help, mental, obsessive compulsive disorder, ocd, relationship, self, self harm, stop The Best Approach to Damage Control – Video November 9, 2017 November 9, 2017 Kimberly DoubtLeave a comment I am sharing in this video a moment in my life where I was confronted with a challenge: I was invited to go out to a martial arts class, and I had a picking session right before. Watch the video to learn how I handled the situation. The Vicious Cycles Derma can be a sneaky disorder that seems to somehow keep us perpetually held in it’s grips. In this older video, I am sharing some common sense that I observed in myself, in order to snap myself out of the cycle and into reality. Neglecting to investigate your disorder due to the fear of having to live without it. Looking at the cycles we go through and how they function, but which we do not notice because we are too lost in the disorder. Looking at why it is so very difficult to forgive ourselves, and what happens if you allow yourself to forgive yourself. The outflows and consequences of not forgiving ourselves. How the cycles of OCD perpetuate the disorder, even when we sometimes get our shit together, and how this creates more of a waiting than a creation of stability, and how that waiting only leads to another fall. Creating a New Self-Relationship (9) Developing a New Self (16) Every Stage of the Cycle (11) Living Words (1) Questions and Perspectives (3) Real-Time Moments of Support (4) Self and Environment Creation (3) Self-Correction (10) Self-Forgiveness (37) Steps Toward Self-Change (18) The Early Stages of My Process (6) Tracing the Source Patterns of OCD/Dermatillomania (25) Working on OCD by Working with My Dog Self-Harm: Identifying the Source and Moving Through the Urge How I Create Peace In My Life Carrying an Emotional Burden as Atonement From Hiding and Feeling Unwanted to Living and Expressing Fully Mental/Physical Balance Self-Creation: Who Will I Be? Letting Go of OCD While Birthing A New Me Is OCD My Identity? Why is it So Hard to Let it Go? Who Am I Without It? Stopping OCD: Who Am I Doing This For? In this Moment – I Changed (Planting the Seeds of Change) Kimberly Doubt on Self-Creation: Who Will I… Laura Nuñez on Self-Creation: Who Will I… Kimberly Doubt on The Problem-Oriented Mindset a… Creating A New Self-Relationship (2017) Mid-Session Support Questions and Perspectives Real-Time Moments of Support Self-Change	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3941
__label__cc	0.528882	0.471118	My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic “Gauntlet of Fire” Review Spike-centered stories are usually on the lower tier of MLP episodes. It’s not because they’re all bad of course. (Though a good chunk of them are mediocre.) Very few are listed in anyone’s top ten because he just isn’t written as a great focus. As the main supporting character he’s usually fine, but when he takes center stage we long for scenes with the ponies. (Such as in “Spike at Your Service” and “Princess Spike.”) This season however started off strong with the little dragon. In “The Crystalling,” Spike was written extremely well, almost abnormally good. If the writing there could translate into his own starring adventure we would have a winner. “Gauntlet of Fire” is perhaps his biggest episode yet, and a fantastic culmination of all his prior character development. With this episode the show has succeeded in making Spike just about a great a focus as any of the Mane 6. Here’s the official episode description from Discovery Family: Spike is forced to compete in a dangerous Gauntlet for the title of Dragon Lord in order to save his friends. This episode serves as a sequel to the Season 2 installment, “Dragon Quest.” That story was more on the mediocre side, but it did bring up one interesting plot element in Spike’s character: struggling with his dragon heritage when he was brought up with ponies. It’s definitely a complex aspect that episode does a pretty good job exploring. So in today’s episode we have Spike returning to the land of the dragons. First, the scenery is a nice change of pace. It’s been said that Season 6 is looking to explore areas outside the normal Ponyville and Canterlot. We have a Lord of the Rings-like setting, giving the story a rather dangerous, exciting look. The Dragon Lord Torch is a great character, so it’s a little disappointing in retrospect that after this episode he probably won’t be doing anything. (With a design like that, he would have made for a great antagonist.) Princess Ember is another new character, being the daughter of Torch. She is a lot of fun to watch, for quite a few reasons. For one thing, she seems to be the only really reasonable and competent dragon. (I hope in the future there’s a better portrayal of the creatures because most of them act pretty much the same.) Her character arc was interesting to get through because an aspect of dragon culture is put at the focus: dragons don’t do friendships. Spike in all his years of living with Twilight and joining with her friends’ adventures has of course a great handle of friendship. So to have him and Ember team up means the latter gets to see what friendship means. Her slowly starting to open up, and then finally realizing what it means was fantastic and easily a highlight of the entire show. Like in “Dragon Quest,” Twilight and Rarity are in the background carefully following Spike, whether it be in grass or inside a tree. It’s still a funny concept to watch be played out. Most of the writing is great, although Garble is still an annoying character to watch. (But I suppose that’s the point.) I particularly liked Rarity’s snappy dialogue in defense of Spike: “Only saving your ungrateful scales!” when Ember rebukes him for rescuing her. Speaking of the princess, I find it bizarre that no one, not even Garble, makes mention when seeing her in the contest. Torch told her specifically not to enter, yet no dragon seems to be surprised when she’s there. (Unless they didn’t know Torch said that, the episode isn’t clear.) Later in the story we see Garble confronting Twilight and Rarity while smirking. The problem with this scene is that Twilight is backing away in fear. This doesn’t make any sense when she could literally obliterate probably a hundred Garbles at once. Overall, “Gauntlet of Fire” was an excellent surprise. Spike has another stellar portrayal, so hats off to writers Joanna Lewis and Kristine Songco. The story is exciting and always on the move given the “race to the finish” nature. (The background music, which has been absolutely fantastic this season, also adds to the excitement.) Princess Ember is a great character. Her arc with Spike was perhaps the episode’s best part. (Not to mention another part of her arc was showcasing that being small doesn’t equal weakness.) Hopefully the two get to team up again in the future. Posted in: TV Show Reviews \| Tagged: Discovery Family, Gauntlet of Fire, Joanna Lewis, Kristine Songco, My Little Pony, Princess Ember, Rarity, Spike, Twilight Sparkle My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic “On Your Marks” Review KONG: KING OF THE APES “THE ADVENTURE BEGINS” Review One thought on “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic “Gauntlet of Fire” Review” Twilight Sparkle being afraid of the big dragon is a little questionable. I think the power levels staying accurate may be one of the trickier problems for the show. It’s something that a lot of Western shows have an issue with although many toyetic anime suffer this problem as well. Good to see Spike developing into a better character. Leave a Reply to dreager1 Cancel reply	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3942
__label__cc	0.584615	0.415385	By Lisbeth Kaiser and Ana Sanfelippo As a child, Emmeline Pankhurst was inspired by books about heroes who fought for others. She dedicated her life to fighting for women's voting rights and, with hard work and great bravery, led a remarkable movement that changed the world. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this heroic activist, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Lisbeth Kaiser and Ana Sanfelippo	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3943
__label__cc	0.659194	0.340806	money clip aims to make people more aware of their spending by reminding them of how much they've spent in an area. We wanted to work with the (beautifully-documented) Capital One Nessie API and capitalize on the (simulated) data it provides to make an app that would help users better understand their spending habits. Our idea was that the app could preemptively curb spending by reminding users of their budget/tendency to spend more in a given area. We made a prototype of an app that locates users and tells them how much money they spent the last time (day) they were in the (500 m) area (depicted on the map). It also reminds them of how much they allocated for their monthly budget and how much money is left. Run by opening Nessie-iOS-Wrapper.xcworkspace in Xcode and running "money clip" in the simulator. Setting the simulator's location (Debug > Location > Custom Location...) to latitude: 42.373208, longitude: -71.119428 makes the simulator seem to be in Harvard Square, near where our Capital One purchase data is. We used Capital One's Nessie API and Firebase to make our Swift project in the Xcode developing environment. The app pushes and pulls spending data from Capital One's API and uses Firebase to store the users information (login and budget). Figuring out how to use Xcode, and setting up Nessie and Firebase were difficult. The short time period also limited what we were able to tackle. We were proud of getting our app to compile. Also, getting both APIs to work was a challenging obstacle that was really satisfying to overcome. We learned how to work with the Capital One and Firebase APIs and CocoaPods. We also learned how to work with asynchronous pulling of data from the cloud. What's next for money clip If we had had more time, we would have finished implementing the Firebase account sign-up/authentication and stored more individual user data (beyond budget) in Firebase. Also, we would make more details about the users' previous purchases available so that they could make more informed decisions. One of the main things we wanted to do with our app was have it give push notifications to users, even when the app was closed. However, neither of us have an Apple Developer's account, so we could not implement that feature. In the future, it would be great to actually implement such an app (with other features as well) so as to increase people's awareness of their spending habits. iphone-sdk cocoapods capital-one drive.google.com HackHarvard 2016 Andrew Tran Elizabeth Yeoh-Wang Elizabeth Yeoh-Wang started this project — Oct 23, 2016 03:58 AM EDT	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3944
__label__wiki	0.892792	0.892792	Upfronts: Advertisers Like 'Man Up' And '2 Broke Girls' But Slam ABC's Presentation By David Lieberman Financial Editor @DeadlineDavidL More Stories By David Viacom Secures Data Leak That Research Firm Deemed Potentially “Catastrophic” Herb Scannell Tapped To Be CEO Of Mitú, Latino-Focused Video Producer ‘Star Wars’ Will Receive Promotional Help From Tie-Ins With Six Major Brands We already told you what several advertisers thought of NBC’s and Fox’s upfront presentations. As for the last two major networks, the people with whom we spoke were much more impressed by CBS than ABC and identified four shows that seem to have a better-than-even shot at succeeding: CBS’ 2 Broke Girls, How To Be A Gentleman and A Gifted Man, and ABC’s Man Up. Some dinged ABC for providing little insight into the eight shows the network will introduce this fall. “I guess you throw something against the wall and hope,” says Brad Adgate of Horizon Media. By contrast, he says that CBS demonstrated that “the shows they’re really high on are protected” in time slots where they either face anemic competition or where they are flanked by hits. Targetcast’s Gary Carr says that CBS “did a great job” of explaining the strategies behind its five new shows. ABC, he added, “was down and dirty — one hour with no entertainment and no celebrities.” (more…) This article was printed from https://deadline.com/2011/05/upfronts-advertisers-like-man-up-and-2-broke-girls-but-slam-abcs-presentation-133751/	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3948
__label__wiki	0.929982	0.929982	Latest in Little Big Shots Melissa McCarthy To Replace Steve Harvey As Host Of ‘Little Big Shots’ As Variety Show Scores Fourth Season On NBC Melissa McCarthy is to replace Steve Harvey as the host of Little Big Shots as the reality competition series returns to NBC for a fourth season. The Mike & Molly and Bridesmaids star is to take over the variety series, which was created by Harvey and Ellen DeGeneres. Securing McCarthy, who recently received an… By Peter White ‘Big Brother’ Tops Demo And ‘Little Big Shots’ Wins Total Viewers While ‘Marlon’ Steady In Season Wrap CBS’s Big Brother (1.5, 5.26M), recovering from July 4 week ratings doldrums, easily captured Thursday’s No. 1 status, demo-wise with a 15% climb compared to last week. NBC’s 8 PM Little Big Shots (0.7, 5.80M) slipped slightly week to week, but nonetheless topped the night in total viewers. That network’s Marlon (0.6… ‘Big Brother’ Tops Total Viewers, ‘Little Big Shots’ Takes Demo And ‘Marlon’ Tallies Season High CBS’ Big Brother (1.3 demo rating, 4.94 million viewers) topped Thursday night in the 18-49 age bracket, while NBC’s Little Big Shots (0.8, 6.39M) won the night in total viewers with its most watched telecast since Sunday, April 8. NBC’s 9 PM Marlon (0.6, 2.97M) grew to a season high in total viewers, while… ‘Big Brother’ Thursday Launch Looms Over Demos Though Down Year To Year The Thursday season debut of CBS’s Big Brother (1.3, 5.09M) was the night's highest rated show in the 18-49 demographic, but tumbled 19% in the age bracket compared to year ago, and 5% in total viewers. CBS's 8:30 PM Big Bang Theory repeat (1.1, 6.25M) was the night's most watched program, followed by NBC's 8 PM… Jun 29, 2018 10:13 am ‘Marlon’ Comes Back Soft, ‘The Four’ Finishes Flat On Lackluster Thursday Three broadcast networks shared the top spot in the demo Thursday night, though what ABC, CBS and Fox shared was a 0.7 rating in the 18-49 age bracket. An original-scarce schedule included NBC’s return of Marlon, in back-to-back episodes (0.7, 2.96M; 0.6, 2.43M). They followed a Little Big Shots lead-in (0.8 5.65M)… March Madness Steals ‘American Idol’ Spotlight Sunday March Madness-fueled CBS (1.3 demo rating, 9.01 million viewers) looks to have topped Sunday night, with the network’s post-60 Minutes (1.5, 10M) premiere of Instinct (1.0, 8.79M) likely to be the No. 1-ranked entertainment show for the night. CBS’ primetime experienced a 37-minute delay – and enjoyed a strong… Mar 19, 2018 10:26 am ‘Little Big Shots’ Finale Ratings Down From 2016, Fox Wins Night In Demo It was all encores on ABC and CBS last night but things were also a bit déjà vu on the Season 2 finale of NBC's Little Big Shots (1.1/5). The Steve Harvey-hosted talent show's self-proclaimed "The Grande Finale" was all fan favorites on Wednesday, however it was Gordon Ramsay who won the night for Fox in the key… By Dominic Patten NBA Finals Game 3 Ratings Rise, Tower Over Competition, ‘Little Big Shots’ Holds Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals on ABC was the main primetime draw last night. The game, in which the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-113 to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the finals, delivered a 13.4 metered market rating. That was up from Games 1 and 2 (12.4, 12.7) and up 14% from the third… ‘The F Word’ Ratings Debut Solid On Slow Night, ‘Carmichael Show’ Returns Steady The Pittsburgh Penguins won Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Nashville Predators on NBC Sports Network, but on the Big 4 last night Gordon Ramsay was the big player with back-to-back premieres. Taking over the night usually dominated by Empire, the often-explosive chef was back with an eighth season of Mast… ‘Little Big Shots’ Rises, ‘American Crime’ Ratings Inch Up In Finale, ‘Once’ Gains There was a big discrepancy between critics and audience response for the third season of John Ridley’s American Crime, while scored 100% on Rotten Tomatoes with glowing reviews but struggled mightily in the ratings. The ABC anthology series, very much on the bubble for renewal, ended its third season on a somewhat… ‘Little Big Shots’ Ratings Down But Top Sunday, NBA Playoffs Rise Big Over 2016 An almost full night on the Big 4 saw movement up and down the ratings court Sunday as the NBA playoffs scored on cable. In early metered market results, ABC and ESPN saw double-digit increases from last year as reigning champs the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 106-102 and the Houston Rockets topped… IMG To Sell BBC’s Agatha Christie Dramas; ‘Little Big Shots’ Takes Aim At Oz – MIPTV Agatha Christie Productions has appointed IMG as international sales partner for its upcoming slate of seven new Christie dramas. In August last year, ACP entered a deal with BBC One for the films to be produced over the next four years by Mammoth Screen. The adaptations kick off with Ordeal By Innocence which Sara… Apr 3, 2017 4:36 am	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3949
__label__cc	0.703402	0.296598	Schlagwort: INTERPOL 2020 Interpol and Europol extend facial recognition The two police organisations are using new capabilities to search biometric images. Investigators can mark persons or things and match them with other files. At the G20 summit, the Hamburg state data protection commissioner criticised this procedure. In the „INTERPOL 2020“ project, the international police organisation is expanding its facial recognition capabilities. After a test run, the Interpol General Secretariat in Lyon/France set up a new biometric database two years ago. According to information from the German Ministry of the Interior last October, the database contains more than 120,000 data records with photographs. The file can be searched with the „MorphoFace Investigate“ software, which has been used by Interpol for years to investigate child pornography. „Interpol and Europol extend facial recognition“ weiterlesen Autor Matthias MonroyVeröffentlicht am 26/03/2019 31/03/2019 Schlagwörter BKA, DTECH-Light, Europol, FACE, Facial Recognition Working Group, FBI, G20 summit, Hamburg, ICPO, Interpol, INTERPOL 2020, MENA, MorphoFace Investigate, OSINT, Sharaka Interpol launches new facial recognition database Law enforcement agencies increasingly rely on facial recognition systems. In addition to their use in identifying criminals, these might also be used in future to perform automatic matching against appropriate databases of everyone crossing an external border of the EU. Interpol is also considering searching through images on social networks. Following a two-year trial period the international police organisation Interpol has launched a new facial recognition system. This system, called MorphoFace Investigate, complements a database currently used by law enforcement agencies for fingerprint storage and crime-solving. Developed by the French company Safran Identity & Security, it allows a range of image and video formats to be processed. In the first instance, data on persons wanted by Interpol or reported as missing are being used. Photos held in two relevant databases are presently being checked for their quality and, if suitable for facial recognition, will then be entered into the new database. „Interpol launches new facial recognition database“ weiterlesen Autor Matthias MonroyVeröffentlicht am 15/12/2016 15/12/2016 Schlagwörter BKA, Databases, EURODAC, Facial Recognition, Interpol, INTERPOL 2020, MorphoFace Investigate	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3953
__label__cc	0.69974	0.30026	Women who believe a wife is justified refusing sex with her husband if she has recently given birth (%): Q3 Percentage of women aged 15-49 who believe that a wife is justified in refusing to have sex with her husband if she has recently given birth. Each wealth quintile represents one fifth of households with quintile 1 being the... Percentage of women aged 15-49 who believe that a wife is justified in refusing to have sex with her husband if she has recently given birth. Each wealth quintile represents one fifth of households with quintile 1 being the poorest 20 percent of households and quintile 5 being the richest 20 percent of households. Code: SG.RSX.BRTH.Q3.ZS Data Type: Time Series Periodicity: Annual Dataset: Gender Statistics Source: Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Last Updated: Jul 16, 2019 License: CC-BY 4.0 (details) Access Options: Query Tool API Download CSV XML EXCEL Women who believe a wife is justified refusing sex with her husband if she has recently given birth (%): Q1 (lowest) Female migrants (% of international migrant stock) Percentage of female migrants out of total international migrant stock. International migrant stock is the number of people born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees. Code: SG.POP.MIGR.FE.ZS Data Type: Time Series Periodicity: Annual Dataset: Gender Statistics Source: United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2015 Revision. Last Updated: Jul 16, 2019 License: CC-BY 4.0 (details) Access Options: Query Tool API Download CSV XML EXCEL Married men and married women have equal ownership rights to property (1=yes; 0=no) Married men and married women have equal ownership rights to property is whether both married men and married women have the same ownership rights to property. Ownership rights as used here covers the ability to manage, control... Married men and married women have equal ownership rights to property is whether both married men and married women have the same ownership rights to property. Ownership rights as used here covers the ability to manage, control, administer, access, encumber, receive, dispose of and transfer property. The answer is “Yes” when there is no specific legal restriction related to property applied to married women or men based on gender. The answer is “No” when there are gender differences in the legal treatment of spousal property, for example, if husbands are granted administrative control over marital property. Code: SG.OWN.PRRT.MR Data Type: Time Series Periodicity: Annual Dataset: Gender Statistics Source: World Bank, Women, Business and the Law. Last Updated: Jul 16, 2019 License: CC-BY 4.0 (details) Access Options: Query Tool API Download CSV XML EXCEL Men who do not own land (% of men) Men who do not own land (% of men) is the percentage of men who don’t own any land, which legally registered with their name or cannot be sold without their signature, either solely or jointly with someone else or both. Code: SG.OWN.LDNO.MA.ZS Data Type: Time Series Periodicity: Annual Dataset: Gender Statistics Source: Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Last Updated: Jul 16, 2019 License: CC-BY 4.0 (details) Access Options: Query Tool API Download CSV XML EXCEL Men who do not own land (% of men): Q5 (highest) Men who do not own land (% of men): Q5 (highest) is the percentage of men who don’t own any land, which legally registered with their name or cannot be sold without their signature, either solely or jointly with someone else or... Men who do not own land (% of men): Q5 (highest) is the percentage of men who don’t own any land, which legally registered with their name or cannot be sold without their signature, either solely or jointly with someone else or both. Each wealth quintile represents one fifth of households with quintile 1 being the poorest 20 percent of households and quintile 5 being the richest 20 percent of households. Code: SG.OWN.LDNO.MA.Q5.ZS Data Type: Time Series Periodicity: Annual Dataset: Gender Statistics Source: Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Last Updated: Jul 16, 2019 License: CC-BY 4.0 (details) Access Options: Query Tool API Download CSV XML EXCEL Men who do not own land (% of men): Q4 Men who do not own land (% of men): Q4 is the percentage of men who don’t own any land, which legally registered with their name or cannot be sold without their signature, either solely or jointly with someone else or both.... Men who do not own land (% of men): Q4 is the percentage of men who don’t own any land, which legally registered with their name or cannot be sold without their signature, either solely or jointly with someone else or both. Each wealth quintile represents one fifth of households with quintile 1 being the poorest 20 percent of households and quintile 5 being the richest 20 percent of households.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3962
__label__wiki	0.731128	0.731128	Movie review: Glass has shards of greatness February 8, 2019 · by The Diamond Editor · in Art, Entertainment, Spring 2019. · Harrison Burns — Staff Writer “This is not a cartoon. This is the real world.” Samuel L. Jackson’s character, Elijah Price (or Mr. Glass, as he introduces himself), utters this quote in Glass and explains one of the central themes of this realistic superhero deconstruction—a theme that both embraces and breaks from the comic book narrative. This dichotomy was first introduced in M. Night Shyamalan’s masterpiece Unbreakable (2000). After its secret sequel Split (2016), Shyamalan has returned to finish this unexpected trilogy. If Unbreakable was the fantastic takeoff and Split the smooth middle, Glass is a bumpy landing that is certainly not without turbulence, but ultimately nails the middle of the runway in an ambitious conclusion. From a technical standpoint, Glass is an expertly-crafted film; Shyamalan’s proficiency as a director has perhaps never been more on display. The cinematography and shot composition are crisp; the suspense builds with solid pacing; the score is excellent. The soundtrack incorporates themes from Unbreakable and Split as well as new melodies creating a mix of strong nostalgia and excitement. Glass shows the long-awaited reunion between Bruce Willis’s David Dunn and Elijah Price, as well as James McAvoy’s disturbed Kevin, host of 24 personalities, now thrown into the midst of this surreal struggle. All three Shyamalan veterans bring their full acting prowess to their characters. McAvoy received vast acclaim for his performance in Split and he has only improved in his incredible acting flexibility as he jumps between the diverse characters fighting for control of Kevin’s body. One scene in particular highlights his skill with a long take that continually circles the room returning to McAvoy as a new personality with each turn: a breathtaking acting feat. Willis and Jackson deserve credit, as well, returning to their respected characters after almost 20 years since Unbreakable. They are immediately recognizable and relaxed in their aged roles. Shyamalan melds these characters in a satisfying and intriguing plotline with many wonderful character interactions. Sarah Paulson’s Dr. Ellie Staple only adds to the mystery as she brings the cast of characters together. The story is a gripping narrative that keeps the audience engaged with many twists and conflicts. But the film is not without its faults. While Unbreakable and Split are focused character studies, Glass is primarily propelled by its plot, meaning crucial character development is sometimes constrained or ignored. While Shyamalan can get away with this more than some movies because he had two prior films to build these characters, the lack of quiet character moments can be disappointing, especially because those moments are what made Unbreakable such a classic. David Dunn, in particular, is a victim of this throughout the film, as his character never fully receives the limelight it deserves. That being said, there are hints of artful character development throughout the film, especially for Mr. Glass, and when watched in the context of the layered development of Unbreakable, these failings are much more forgivable. Like most Shyamalan films, his mastery comes with his odd quirks, and his clunky dialogue rears its head on occasion throughout Glass. On the other hand, these unnatural and bizarre lines can offer fascinating interactions with great actors wrestling with interesting ideas. Glass is a film of big ideas—sometimes executed well, and other times feeling half-baked. This is no more clearly seen than in its controversial ending. I will not spoil the many twists, but suffice it to say, the ending subverts many expectations. While the third act can be jarring, it is mostly successful with concluding the themes explored throughout this trilogy. It does not end as the comic book would, but that is exactly consistent with the realistic superhero story Shyamalan set out to tell. While the question of how successful the ending was at executing the ideas it plays with will certainly be debated, the strange journey of the film is without a doubt entertaining, engaging and deserving of a watch, especially for those who have watched Unbreakable. ← Dordt dance duels it out Defenders fall to Northwestern in nail-biting finish →	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3967
__label__wiki	0.714826	0.714826	March Madness preview March 25, 2019 · by The Diamond Editor · in Sports, Spring 2019. · Sam Landstra – Staff Writer Although March 20 marks the official start of spring, nothing quite signals the change of seasons like the opening weekend of March Madness. The electric atmosphere of the survive-and-advance tournament awakens the earth from its wintery slumber. Over 50 million Americans will fill out more than 70 million brackets this year and bet more than 8.5 billion dollars on their college basketball knowledge, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA). Dordt Dining is sponsoring a campus-wide March Madness bracket again this year with a TV as a grand prize. From the First Four to the Final Four, an approximately 97 million Americans tuned in during the three-week tournament last year. March Madness brings together sports fans and non-sports fans alike with a power at par to the Super Bowl. Photo by ESPN Perennial powerhouse Duke stands as the favorite to win the tournament with 11/5 odds. Although the Blue Devils lost three of their last six games without an injured Zion Williamson, the highly-touted freshman returned for the ACC Championship to defeat fellow 1-seed North Carolina. Other popular picks to win it all include 1-seeds Virginia and Gonzaga, and 2-seeds Kentucky and Michigan State. Fresh off Big 10 regular season and tournament championships, many experts believed Michigan State to be a favorite for a 1-seed. However, despite possessing the most Quadrant 1 wins in the country, the Spartans were given a 2-seed in Duke’s bracket. Controversy aside, the opening weekend of March Madness is slated to have some exciting storylines. Following the Tuesday and Wednesday play-in games, action tips off at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday with 10-seed Minnesota facing 7-seed Louisville. Thursday also showcases the matchup between Ja Morant’s Murray State Racers against Markus Howard’s Marquette Golden Eagles. The two guards have exhibited some of the most explosive play seen this season, and their faceoff promises to be arguably the best of the tournament. On Friday, Virginia looks to bounce back from their historic loss to 16-seed UMBC last season with a matchup against Gardner-Webb, another 16-seed. Early predictions for Cinderella teams include 7-seed Wofford and 14-seed Yale. The Terriers boast a 20-game win streak led by senior guard Fletcher Magee, who is poised to break the record for made three pointers in NCAA history. For Yale, the Bulldogs are looking to continue their momentum from defeating Harvard in the Ivy League championship and upset an LSU team plagued by distractions from allegations against their coach. As a gentle reminder, the odds of picking a perfect bracket are 1 in 9.2 quintillion. Let the madness begin. ← Christian diversity at Dordt Panama City Beach – reaching out to the spring breakers →	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3968
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__label__wiki	0.604595	0.604595	Lee, Lee, Cho, Jeong, Lee, and Kim: Comparison of Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass between Octogenarians and Septuagenarians: A Propensity Score Analysis Comparison of Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass between Octogenarians and Septuagenarians: A Propensity Score Analysis Sang On Lee, M.D.1, Heemoon Lee, M.D.2, Yang Hyun Cho, M.D.1, Dong Seop Jeong, M.D.1, Young Tak Lee, M.D.1, Wook Sung Kim, M.D.1 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea 2Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Sejong General Hospital, Bucheon, Korea Corresponding author: Wook Sung Kim, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Korea, (Tel) 82-2-3410-3486, (Fax) 82-2-3410-0089, (E-mail) wooksung.kim@samsung.com Received 16 August 2018 Revised 19 November 2018 Accepted 21 November 2018 Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is being offered increasingly frequently to octogenarians. However, old age is known to be an independent risk factor in CABG. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) between octogenarians and septuagenarians. We retrospectively reviewed the data of 1,289 consecutive patients aged ≥70 years who underwent OPCAB at a single institution between 2001 and 2016. We compared the outcomes of 115 octogenarians and 1,174 septuagenarians. Using propensity score matching, based on preoperative clinical characteristics, 114 octogenarians were matched with 338 septuagenarians. Propensity score analysis revealed that the incidence of acute kidney injury (14.9% vs. 7.9%, p=0.028) and respiratory complications (8.8% vs. 4.2%, p=0.040) was significantly higher in octogenarians. The early mortality rate (2.6% vs. 1.0%, p=0.240) and 1-year survival rate (89.5% vs. 94.4%, p=0.097) were not statistically significant between the groups. However, the 5-year survival rate (67.3% vs. 79.9%, p<0.001) was significantly lower in octogenarians. Previous myocardial infarction and a left ventricular ejection fraction ≤35% were associated with a poor 1-year survival rate. Early and 1-year outcomes of OPCAB in octogenarians were tolerable when compared with those in septuagenarians. OPCAB could be a suitable option for octogenarians. Keywords: Coronary artery bypass grafting, Off-pump coronary artery bypass, Aged The elderly segment of the Korean population is increasing rapidly, and with increasing life expectancy cardiac surgeons are being asked to consider elderly patients for cardiac surgery. With advances in medical care and the increasing life expectancy of the population, the number of octogenarians undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery is increasing. However, age remains a significant, independent, and unmodifiable risk factor for postoperative complications [1]. Notably, cardiac surgery is no longer uncommon in septuagenarians, and the outcomes of CABG in this population are acceptable. A few studies have suggested that off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) surgery may reduce morbidity and mortality in high-risk patients, particularly in the elderly population, because it avoids the adverse effects associated with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) [2,3]. However, the outcomes of OPCAB are not well-established in octogenarians. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of OPCAB between octogenarians and septuagenarians. 1) Study population We retrospectively reviewed the data of 6,248 patients who underwent CABG at Samsung Medical Center between January 2001 and December 2016. Among these patients, 1,769 patients were aged 70 years or older. In this group, 1,289 patients underwent OPCAB. We compared the outcomes between 115 octogenarians and 1,174 septuagenarians. A flow diagram depicting the patient selection process is shown in Fig. 1. Among the 1,530 patients who underwent isolated CABG, 88 patients underwent planned on-pump CABG. Additionally, 153 patients were converted to on-pump CABG during off-pump surgery (132 septuagenarians and 21 octogenarians). The on-pump conversion rate was 10.6% (10.1% for septuagenarians and 15.4% for octogenarians). Using propensity score matching based on preoperative clinical characteristics, 114 octogenarians were matched with 338 septuagenarians. The median follow-up duration was 68.5 months, with a maximum duration of 202.6 months. Information was obtained from the National Registry of Births and Deaths using a unique personal identification number to validate the complete follow-up data regarding mortality. The Institutional Review Board of Samsung Medical Center approved this study, and the requirement for patient consent was waived (IRB approval no., 2018-08-011-001). 2) Revascularization procedures The internal thoracic arteries were fully skeletonized. With few exceptions, we used the left internal thoracic artery (LITA) in situ, and the right internal thoracic artery (RITA) was anastomosed to the LITA as a Y-composite graft. The LITA was anastomosed to the left anterior descending artery and its branches. The RITA was sequentially anastomosed to the branches of the circumflex artery. For right coronary artery revascularization, the RITA was our primary option. The in situ right gastroepiploic artery or a saphenous vein graft was used when the length of the RITA was insufficient. Anastomosis was assessed by transit-time flow measurement. 3) Study end points and definitions The primary outcomes were early, 1-, and 5-year mortality. The secondary outcome measures were postoperative complications, including acute myocardial infarction (AMI), stroke, acute kidney injury (AKI), and respiratory complications. Early mortality was defined as any death within 30 days postoperatively. Postoperative AKI was defined as an increase in serum creatinine to more than 2-fold higher than baseline. Low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) was defined as any events involving cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support. Respiratory complications were defined as prolonged mechanical ventilation over 1 week, or any event involving reintubation or tracheostomy. 4) Statistical analyses Measurements were expressed as means±standard deviation or as frequencies and proportions. Intergroup comparisons were performed using the Pearson chi-square and the Fisher exact tests for categorical variables, the unpaired Student t-test for normally distributed continuous variables, and the Mann–Whitney U-test for non-normally distributed continuous variables. All tests were 2-tailed. Propensity score analysis was performed to control for selection bias based on 20 baseline covariates (sex, the New York Heart Association [NYHA] functional classification, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, stroke history, chronic kidney disease, dialysis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, peripheral arterial disease, previous myocardial infarction [MI], carotid artery disease, previous percutaneous coronary intervention, left ventricular ejection fraction [LVEF] ≤35%, mitral regurgitation grade, recent MI, unstable angina, left main disease, 3-vessel disease, and emergency operation). The predicted probabilities were calculated using binary logistic regression analysis and were subsequently used as the propensity score. The propensity score model discrimination was assessed with c-statistics, and the model calibration fit was assessed with Hosmer-Lemeshow statistics. One-to-three matching based on the nearest neighbor algorithm with a caliper of 0.025 resulted in 2 balanced groups with standardized mean differences of less than 10% and variance ratios near 1.0. Some patients could only be matched to 1 or 2 counterparts. After matching, we assessed the balance of the covariates between groups using the standardized mean difference and the appropriate statistical tests. We used weighted Kaplan-Meier curves and weighted Cox proportional hazards modeling to test the difference in mortality between the groups. Comparisons were completed with Cox regression models with robust standard errors that accounted for the clustering of matched pairs. The proportional hazards assumption was confirmed by testing the weighted Schoenfeld residuals. A p-value <0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance. Statistical analysis was carried out using R software ver. 3.4.3 (https://www.r-project.org/). The preoperative demographic and clinical characteristics of each group are shown in Table 1. In the unmatched population, statistically significant intergroup differences were observed in the NYHA functional classification, the presence of carotid artery disease, and the mitral regurgitation grade. In the matched population, no factors were significantly different. Intergroup differences in the operative data are shown in Table 2. No statistically significant differences were observed. The intergroup differences in early postoperative outcomes are shown in Table 3. In the unmatched patients, the early mortality rate was higher in octogenarians than in septuagenarians (2.6% versus 0.6%, p=0.073), although this difference was statistically insignificant. However, the incidence rates of atrial fibrillation (27.8% versus 18.1%, p=0.015), AKI (14.8% versus 7.5%, p=0.011), LCOS (4.3% versus 0.9%, p=0.007), postoperative IABP support (2.6% versus 0.3%, p=0.005), and respiratory complications (8.7% versus 4.1%, p=0.041) were significantly higher in octogenarians. In the matched patients, the early mortality rate (2.6% versus 1.0%, p=0.240) did not show a statistically significant difference between groups. No significant intergroup differences were observed in the incidence rates of atrial fibrillation (28.1% versus 22.1%, p=0.200), postoperative AMI (0.9% versus 0.3%, p=0.418) and stroke (0.0% versus 0.6%, p=0.407). However, the incidence rates of AKI (14.9% versus 7.9%, p=0.028), LCOS (4.4% versus 1.3%, p=0.010), postoperative IABP support (2.6% versus 0.7%, p= 0.045) and respiratory complications (8.8% versus 4.2%, p=0.040) were significantly higher in octogenarians. The 5-year survival rate (67.3% versus 79.9%, p< 0.001) was significantly lower in octogenarians (Fig. 2), although the 1-year survival rate (89.5% versus 94.4%, p=0.097) was not statistically significant between groups (Fig. 3). The median survival was 7.2 years in octogenarians and 9.4 years in septuagenarians. Multiple Cox regression showed that previous MI (hazard ratio, 2.511; p=0.044), carotid artery disease (hazard ratio, 2.541; p=0.016), and LVEF ≤35% (hazard ratio, 3.499; p=0.002) were predictors of 1-year mortality (Table 4). Korean society is rapidly aging, and the average life expectancy has already exceeded 80 years. Patients with coronary artery disease are also aging, and although CABG is indicated in many elderly patients, age is a major concern in such cases. Octogenarians remain at a higher risk for in-hospital mortality and postoperative complications after cardiac surgery than younger patients [4]. Cardiovascular risk factors in elderly patients include aortic calcification, stiff vessels, diminished cardiovascular response to exercise, and intolerance to anemia. Other age-related changes influence the performance status and physiological reserve of other systems [5]. However, following improvements in operative techniques and perioperative care, age is no longer a contraindication for CABG [6]. Cardiac surgery in septuagenarians is no longer uncommon, and outcomes of CABG in septuagenarians are acceptable. However, CABG in octogenarians still requires careful consideration [7]. Our hospital follows the off-pump protocol in all possible cases. Theoretically, OPCAB is preferable to conventional CABG because it involves less aortic manipulation and avoids the systemic inflammatory response associated with CPB. Although OPCAB has not shown proven superiority over on-pump surgery, it is associated with reduced mortality and stroke rates in high-risk patients, including octogenarians [8–13]. We compared the outcomes of OPCAB between octogenarians and septuagenarians. Our results show that OPCAB can be performed safely in octogenarians. Despite higher rates of AKI, LCOS, and respiratory complications, no significant intergroup difference was observed in early mortality. The rates of other morbidities and the 1-year survival rate were acceptable. No stroke was observed in any patient. Therefore, OPCAB can be safely performed in octogenarians, as well as in septuagenarians. In our study, octogenarians showed higher rates of AKI, LCOS, and respiratory complications. All 4 octogenarians who experienced LCOS did not survive. Even in patients with a similar preoperative medical history in terms of CKD, dialysis, and COPD, octogenarians suffered more postoperative complications. This means that frailty and reduced reserve capacity due to aging cannot be ruled out solely based on the preoperative diagnosis of diseases [14]. Therefore, our recent preoperative risk evaluation has included a careful assessment of the estimated glomerular filtration rate and pulmonary function testing to identify high-risk patients. A future study should include these factors. Likosky et al. [15] reported a study involving 54,397 patients who underwent isolated CABG surgery between 1987 through 2006. This cohort included 2,661 patients aged 80–84 years and 587 patients aged ≥85 years. The median survival time was 7.4 years in patients aged 80–84 years and 5.8 years in patients aged ≥85 years. Our findings concur with these results. The median survival of octogenarians was 7.2 years. The 5-year survival rate was significantly lower in octogenarians than in septuagenarians. We compared octogenarians to septuagenarians because cardiac surgery in septuagenarians is no longer uncommon, and the outcomes of CABG in septuagenarians are acceptable. However, life expectancy differs between septuagenarians and octogenarians. In year 2016, the life expectancy at age 82 in the general population was 7.1 years for Korean males and 8.9 years for Korean females [16]. In our study, the average age of octogenarians was 81.77 years, and 67.8% of octogenarians were male. The median survival of the octogenarians was 7.2 years. Our outcomes were not excessively inferior compared to the general population. Age alone should not be a precluding factor [17]. Further studies are warranted to compare the outcomes of OPCAB between octogenarians and the general population. There are several limitations of this study. First, this was a retrospective nonrandomized study performed at a single institution. Thus, even after propensity score matching, the effect of unidentified confounders cannot be completely excluded. Second, details regarding causes of death were unavailable. Disease-specific death rates would provide a better understanding of the long-term results. Finally, we only included patients who underwent off-pump surgery, and did not include and compare patients who underwent conversion to on-pump surgery. In conclusion, the early and 1-year outcomes of OPCAB in octogenarians were tolerable when compared with those in septuagenarians. OPCAB could therefore be a suitable option for octogenarians. Further investigations are warranted to compare the long-term outcomes between octogenarians and the general population. 1. Ozen A, Unal EU, Songur M, et al. Coronary artery bypass grafting in the octogenarians: should we intervene, or leave them be? J Geriatr Cardiol. 2015; 12:147–52. DOI: 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2015.02.005. PMID: 25870618. PMCID: 4394330. 2. Benedetto U, Angelini GD, Caputo M, et al. Off- vs. on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery on hospital outcomes in 134,117 octogenarians. J Thorac Dis. 2017; 9:5085–92. DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2017.11.10. PMID: 29312714. PMCID: 5757026. 3. Demaria RG, Carrier M, Fortier S, et al. Reduced mortality and strokes with off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery in octogenarians. Circulation. 2002; 106(12 Suppl 1):I5–10. PMID: 12354700. 4. Alexander KP, Anstrom KJ, Muhlbaier LH, et al. Outcomes of cardiac surgery in patients > or = 80 years: results from the National Cardiovascular Network. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2000; 35:731–8. DOI: 10.1016/S0735-1097(99)00606-3. PMID: 10716477. 5. Oskvig RM. Special problems in the elderly. Chest. 1999; 115(5 Suppl):158S–164S. DOI: 10.1378/chest.115.suppl_2.158S. PMID: 10331350. 6. Fruitman DS, MacDougall CE, Ross DB. Cardiac surgery in octogenarians: can elderly patients benefit?: quality of life after cardiac surgery. Ann Thorac Surg. 1999; 68:2129–35. DOI: 10.1016/S0003-4975(99)00818-8. PMID: 10616989. 7. Kim WJ, Jeong MH, Kang DG, et al. Clinical outcomes of elderly patients with non ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. Chonnam Med J. 2018; 54:41–7. DOI: 10.4068/cmj.2018.54.1.41. PMID: 29399565. PMCID: 5794478. 8. Li Z, Amsterdam EA, Yeo KK, et al. Coronary artery bypass operations for elderly patients in California, 2003 to 2008. Ann Thorac Surg. 2012; 93:1167–72. DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.12.033. PMID: 22365262. 9. Altarabsheh SE, Deo SV, Rababa’h AM, et al. Off-pump coronary artery bypass reduces early stroke in octogenarians: a meta-analysis of 18,000 patients. Ann Thorac Surg. 2015; 99:1568–75. DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.12.057. PMID: 25791924. 10. Ricci M, Karamanoukian HL, Abraham R, et al. Stroke in octogenarians undergoing coronary artery surgery with and without cardiopulmonary bypass. Ann Thorac Surg. 2000; 69:1471–5. DOI: 10.1016/S0003-4975(00)01238-8. PMID: 10881825. 11. Trehan N, Mishra M, Sharma OP, Mishra A, Kasliwal RR. Further reduction in stroke after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: a 10-year experience. Ann Thorac Surg. 2001; 72:S1026–32. DOI: 10.1016/S0003-4975(01)02936-8. PMID: 11565720. 12. Puskas JD, Thourani VH, Kilgo P, et al. Off-pump coronary artery bypass disproportionately benefits high-risk patients. Ann Thorac Surg. 2009; 88:1142–7. DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.04.135. PMID: 19766798. 13. Pawlaczyk R, Swietlik D, Lango R, Rogowski J. Off-pump coronary surgery may reduce stroke, respiratory failure, and mortality in octogenarians. Ann Thorac Surg. 2012; 94:29–37. DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.03.037. PMID: 22542066. 14. Partridge JS, Harari D, Dhesi JK. Frailty in the older surgical patient: a review. Age Ageing. 2012; 41:142–7. DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afr182. PMID: 22345294. 15. Likosky DS, Dacey LJ, Baribeau YR, et al. 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Preoperative demographics and clinical characteristics Overall patients (n=1,289) Propensity-matched patients (n=452) Octogenarians (n=115) Septuagenarians (n=1,174) Septuagenarians (n=338) Age (yr) 81.77±1.84 73.52±2.68 81.76±1.84 73.83±2.86 Male sex 78 (67.8) 735 (62.6) 0.315 77 (67.5) 218 (64.5) 0.556 New York Heart Association class 0.050 0.933 I 63 (54.8) 680 (57.9) 63 (55.3) 186 (55.0) II 31 (27.0) 377 (32.1) 31 (27.2) 97 (28.7) III 17 (14.8) 93 (7.9) 17 (14.9) 45 (13.2) IV 4 (3.5) 24 (2.0) 3 (2.6) 11 (3.2) Hypertension 87 (75.7) 829 (70.6) 0.303 86 (75.7) 253 (74.7) 0.873 Diabetes mellitus 44 (38.3) 545 (46.4) 0.114 43 (37.7) 136 (40.4) 0.615 Dyslipidemia 27 (38.3) 357 (30.4) 0.149 27 (23.7) 91 (26.9) 0.448 Previous stroke 16 (13.9) 223 (19.0) 0.225 16 (14.0) 51 (15.2) 0.750 Chronic kidney disease 6 (5.2) 61 (5.2) 1.000 6 (5.3) 17 (5.1) 0.953 Dialysis 0 (0.0) 28 (2.4) 0.180 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 1.000 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 3 (2.6) 47 (4.0) 0.627 3 (2.6) 9 (2.6) 1.000 Peripheral artery disease 9 (7.8) 114 (9.7) 0.624 9 (7.9) 25 (7.3) 0.829 Previous MI 10 (8.7) 123 (10.5) 0.661 10 (8.8) 24 (7.0) 0.532 Carotid artery disease 48 (41.7) 360 (30.7) 0.020 47 (41.2) 147 (43.6) 0.644 Previous percutaneous coronary intervention 16 (13.9) 212 (18.1) 0.325 16 (14.0) 37 (10.8) 0.392 LVEF (%) 56.27±13.60 57.47±12.23 0.318 56.50±13.43 56.29±13.50 0.886 LVEF ≤35% 12 (10.4) 78 (6.6) 0.183 11 (9.6) 40 (11.7) 0.538 Mitral regurgitation grade 0.042 0.598 0 19 (16.5) 173 (14.7) 19 (16.7) 47 (13.7) 1 57 (49.6) 720 (61.3) 56 (49.1) 190 (56.3) 3 8 (7.0) 40 (3.4) 8 (7.0) 22 (6.4) Recent MI 25 (21.7) 170 (14.5) 0.053 24 (21.1) 70 (20.8) 0.938 Unstable angina 57 (49.6) 517 (44.0) 0.298 56 (49.1) 167 (49.3) 0.978 Left main disease 31 (27.0) 230 (19.6) 0.079 30 (26.3) 86 (25.4) 0.854 Three-vessel disease 84 (73.0) 848 (72.2) 0.939 83 (72.8) 244 (72.2) 0.911 Emergency operation 9 (7.8) 53 (4.5) 0.175 9 (7.9) 31 (9.1) 0.708 Values are presented as mean±standard deviation for continuous data or number (%) for categorical data.MI, myocardial infarction; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction. Operative data Distal anastomosis 3.86±1.28 3.98±1.20 0.316 3.88±1.28 3.91±1.17 0.787 Type of grafts Left ITA 115 (100.0) 1,161 (98.9) 0.519 114 (100.0) 337 (99.7) 0.561 Right ITA 103 (89.6) 1,067 (90.9) 0.766 103 (90.4) 305 (90.2) 0.966 Right gastroepiploic artery 7 (6.1) 131 (11.2) 0.128 7 (6.1) 32 (9.4) 0.305 Radial artery 1 (0.9) 21 (1.8) 0.727 0 (0.0) 8 (2.3) 0.083 Saphenous vein graft 18 (15.7) 200 (17.0) 0.805 18 (15.8) 63 (18.6) 0.509 Bilateral ITA use 103 (89.6) 1,055 (89.9) 1.000 103 (90.4) 304 (89.9) 0.898 Values are presented as mean±standard deviation for continuous data or number (%) for categorical data.ITA, internal thoracic artery. Early postoperative outcomes Early mortality 3 (2.6) 7 (0.6) 0.073 3 (2.6) 4 (1.0) 0.240 In-hospital mortality 3 (2.6) 9 (0.8) 0.146 3 (2.6) 4 (1.3) 0.363 Atrial fibrillation 32 (27.8) 212 (18.1) 0.015 32 (28.1) 75 (22.1) 0.200 Acute myocardial infarction 1 (0.9) 2 (0.2) 0.638 1 (0.9) 1 (0.3) 0.418 Stroke 0 10 (0.9) 0.662 0 2 (0.6) 0.407 Acute kidney injury 17 (14.8) 88 (7.5) 0.011 17 (14.9) 27 (7.9) 0.028 Mediastinitis 1 (0.9) 5 (0.4) 1.000 1 (0.9) 1 (0.3) 0.418 Low cardiac output syndrome 5 (4.3) 11 (0.9) 0.007 5 (4.4) 4 (1.3) 0.010 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 3 (2.6) 11 (0.9) 0.238 3 (2.6) 3 (0.9) 0.088 Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation 1 (0.9) 4 (0.3) 0.932 1 (0.9) 2 (0.6) 0.741 Intra-aortic balloon pump 3 (2.6) 3 (0.3) 0.005 3 (2.6) 3 (0.7) 0.045 Respiratory complications 10 (8.7) 48 (4.1) 0.041 10 (8.8) 14 (4.2) 0.040 Reoperation due to bleeding 2 (1.7) 12 (1.0) 0.813 2 (1.8) 2 (0.6) 0.253 Hospital stay (day) 13.53±20.27 10.07±28.94 0.211 13.51±20.35 10.27±17.35 0.139 Values are presented as number (%) for categorical data or mean±standard deviation for continuous data. Clinical predictors of mortality in the matched patients Previous myocardial infarction 2.511 (1.025–6.151) 0.044 Carotid artery disease 2.541 (1.187–5.440) 0.016 Left ventricular ejection fraction ≤35% 3.499 (1.554–7.879) 0.002	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3979
__label__wiki	0.620917	0.620917	Laparoscopic Single Figure of Eight Suturing Omentopexy for the Treatment of a Perforated Duodenal Ulcer J Minim Invasive Surg. 2019;22(1):23-28 Journal ListJ Minim Invasive SurgJ Minim Invasive Surg. 2019;22(1) Classic ViewArticle PDFFull Text Via Doi Help with PubReaderFeedback / suggestionsAbout PubReader Publication date ( electronic ) : 2019 March 15 doi : https://doi.org/10.7602/jmis.2019.22.1.23 Jung Jun Yoon, M.D., Hyung Ook Kim, M.D., Ph.D., Kyung Uk Jung, M.D. and Sung Ryol Lee, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea Corresponding author: Hyung Ook Kim, Department of Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 29 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03181, Korea, Tel: +82-2-2001-8550, Fax: +82-2-2001-2131, E-mail: ho115.kim@samsung.com, ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0603-8766 received : 2018 July 04, rev-recd : 2018 July 26, accepted : 2018 August 01. Safe and effective surgical treatment of peptic ulcer perforations is fundamental to achieve favorable outcomes. We present laparoscopic single figure of eight suturing omentopexy for perforated duodenal ulcer and review associated clinical outcomes. This is a new formulaic surgical technique for laparoscopic omentopexy. Laparoscopic single figure of eight suturing omentopexies for perforated duodenal ulcer were completed in 15 consecutive patients between April 2008 and November 2017 at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. Using prospectively collected data, we performed an observational study on an intention-to-treat basis. The mean age of the 15 patients who underwent laparoscopic repair was 41.7±13.9 years. The perforation site was the anterior duodenal bulb in all patients. The median perforation size was 5 mm (range: 3~8 mm). The mean operation time was 66.7±19.6 minutes. There was no evidence of leakage from the omentopexy site clinically or in the postoperative upper gastrointestinal series. One patient (6.7%) experienced the postoperative complication of pneumothorax. There were no cases of postoperative mortality or reoperation within 30 days after surgery. The median time to tolerance of regular diet was 6 (range: 4~9) days. The median postoperative hospital stay was 7 days (range: 5~11 days). Laparoscopic single figure of eight suturing omentopexy can be a viable option in the surgical management of perforated duodenal ulcer in selected patients without surgical risk factors. Laparoscopic single figure of eight suturing omentopexy is safe and easy to perform, and may therefore reduce operation time. Keywords: Peptic ulcer perforation, Duodenal ulcer, Laparoscopy, Omentopexy Perforated peptic ulcer is one of the most serious complications of peptic ulcer disease, and is characterized by mortality rates ranging from 6.2% to 27%.1,2 Although multimodal and multidisciplinary perioperative care strategies may reduce postoperative mortality,2 safe and effective surgical treatment is fundamental to achieve favorable outcomes. Because the lifetime prevalence of perforation in peptic ulcer patients is as high as 5%,3 many surgical treatment modalities for the condition have been reported. Since laparoscopic repair procedures for perforated peptic ulcers were first reported in 1990,4,5 laparoscopic surgical strategies have been described in many comparative 2005 suggested that patients with no surgical risk factors benefit from laparoscopic repair.6,7 Recent systematic reviews did not show significant differences between laparoscopic and open surgery in terms of abdominal septic and pulmonary complications,8 and results for laparoscopic surgery were comparable with those of open surgery in perforated peptic ulcer while also offering the advantages of minimally invasive treatment.9 However, there are concerns associated with laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer: (1) a higher leakage rate of 3.8~16% than with conventional treatments;6,7,10–13 (2) longer operation time;7,11,12 and (3) open conversion required in 12.4% of patients.13 Higher incidence of leakage at repaired perforation sites might be explained because surgeons avoid omental patches to shorten the operation time.13 Longer operation time is a pitfall of laparoscopic surgery in critically ill patients, and may be caused by difficulty in multiple laparoscopic suturing or additional omentopexy. Finally, larger perforations may require open conversion.14 while simple suturing without omental patching may lead to sutures tearing out and enlargement of the perforation due to injury to the friable tissue in the margins of the perforation. Therefore, we developed a novel laparoscopic technique that is easy, safe, and effective for omental patch repair in cases of perforated duodenal ulcer. Laparoscopic repair for perforated peptic ulcers should be preferentially considered in patients without contraindications, if an experienced laparoscopic surgeon is available. Herein, we present our surgical technique for perforated duodenal ulcers, which we call laparoscopic single figure of eight suturing omentopexy, and its associated clinical outcomes. This is the first presentation of a formulaic surgical technique for a novel laparoscopic omentopexy. In this study, we examined 15 consecutive laparoscopic repairs of perforated duodenal ulcers performed by three experienced laparoscopic surgeons between April 2008 and November 2017 at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. Laparoscopic repairs were performed in patients with perforated duodenal ulcer without high surgical risk based on American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) scores and Boey scores.1 According to our institutional protocol, patients underwent open surgery if they met at least one of the following criteria: (1) ASA score of III/IV or Boey score of 2/3; (2) previous upper abdominal surgery; (3) gastric ulcer or large (>10 mm) duodenal wall defect on perioperative computed tomography (CT) scan; (4) suspicious gastric outlet obstruction or bleeding; and (5) pre-operative hemodynamic instability. The study was approved by the ethics committee at our institution (KBSMC 2017-12-027). Using prospectively collected data, an observational study was performed on an intention-to-treat basis. After general anesthesia, all patients were placed in the modified lithotomy position. A total of three trocars were inserted in all cases (Fig. 1). The surgeon stood at the patient’s left side and the scopist stood either at the patient’s left side or between the patient’s legs. Using a modified Hasson technique to access the peritoneum, a 12 mm blunt laparoscopic trocar was inserted into the supraumbilical position including the center of the umbilicus. One additional 12 mm laparoscopictrocar was inserted into the right mid- to lower abdomen under laparoscopic direct vision. The other 5 mm trocar was inserted into the left mid- to upper abdomen. The three trocars were inserted in the form of an equilateral triangle directed to the operation site (duodenal bulb). Adequate positioning was obtained with the right tilted upward in the Trendelenburg or anti-Trendelenburg position. Intraperitoneal exploration was performed to find the perforation site. Once the perforation site was found, laparoscopic figure of eight suturing omental patch was performed using 3-0 Coated VICRYL Plus Antibacterial (Ethicon, Inc., Somerville, NJ, USA) as follows (Fig. 2): (1) the needle was passed into the proximal duodenum to the ulcer some distance away from the margin of the perforation and brought out through the perforation, (2) the needle was reintroduced through the perforation and brought out through the wall of the distal duodenum to ulcer, (3) the needle was passed again below the point of the first needle passing and brought out through the perforation, (4) the needle was reintroduced through the perforation and brought out through the duodenal wall below the point of the previous needle passing at distal duodenum to ulcer, and (5) the pedicled omentum from a mobile portion of the greater omentum was introduced between the suture thread and perforated duodenal ulcer, and then intracorporeal laparoscopic tying of figure of eight suture was performed to complete omentopexy. After peritoneal toilet, two lines of closed suction drain were inserted into the subhepatic space through the right 12 mm trocar site (Fig. 2). Preparations for laparoscopic repair of a perforated duodenal ulcer in a 45-year old male patient. Alignment between the trocars is important to ease laparoscopic figure of eight suturing and tying for the omental patch. After trocar insertion in the form of an equilateral triangle directed to the operation site (A) and immediate postoperative wound and drain (B). Figure of eight suturing around a perforated duodenal ulcer, in the order of a, b, c, and d (A). Pedicled omentum from the mobile portion of the greater omentum was introduced between the suture thread and perforated duodenal ulcer (B), and then intracorporeal laparoscopic tying of the figure of eight suture was performed to complete the omentopexy (C). Two lines of drains inserted into the subhepatic space on the repair site (D). Perioperative management Abdominal CT scans were taken in all patients in whom peptic ulcer perforation was suspicious. All patients received intravenous antibiotics (third-generation cephalosporin and metronidazole) after diagnosis. A urinary catheter and nasogastric tube were inserted in the emergency room. All anesthetic procedures were performed in routine fashion. Intravenous patient-controlled analgesia was provided for postoperative pain relief according to patient preference. The urinary catheter was removed at 6 am on the first postoperative day, after which all patients were encouraged to ambulate. Suction drainage via nasogastric tube continued after surgery. Upper gastrointestinal (GI) series using gastrografin were performed during the 3~5 days after surgery according to the availability of the radiologist. After confirmation that there was no leakage or obstruction from the operation site in the upper GI series, the nasogastric tube was removed. A clear liquid diet was started after bowel sounds were detected and signs of peritonitis improved, and then each patient was advanced to a regular diet when the full liquid diet was tolerated or flatus observed. Patients were discharged from the hospital to their homes after they were demonstrated to tolerate a regular diet and experienced normal bowel movement. A total of 15 patients with a mean age of 41.7±13.9 years were included in the study sample. Clinical data including gender, ASA score, site and size of perforation and duration of perforation are shown in Table 1. Categorical data are presented as percentages, and quantitative data as the mean± standard deviation or median value with range. Clinical characteristics and operative findings Perioperative outcomes All 15 patients underwent laparoscopic single figure of eight suturing omentopexy for the management of perforated duodenal ulcers. The most delayed patients underwent surgery 27 hours after symptoms occurred. Boey scores were 0 in all patients except for one for whom surgery was delayed. The perforation site was the anterior duodenal bulb in all patients. The median perforation size was 5 mm (range: 3~8 mm). The mean operation time was 66.7±19.6 minutes. There was no evidence of leakage from the omentopexy site clinically or in postoperative upper GI series in any of the patients. One patient (6.7%) experienced the postoperative complication of pneumothorax in the right lung and atelectasis in both lungs. Postoperative pneumothorax occurred 3 days after surgery, which was initially managed by supportive treatment, such as O2 administration at a high flow rate. However, the pneumothorax did not resolve spontaneously and dyspnea was aggravated, so a chest tube was inserted 5 days after surgery and removed 10 days after surgery. The patient was discharged from hospital to home 11 days after surgery. There were no cases of postoperative mortality or reoperation within 30 days after surgery. The median time to tolerance of regular diet was 6 days (range: 4~9 days). Median postoperative hospital stay was 7 days (range: 5~11 days) (Table 2). Perioperative outcomes and postoperative recovery Laparoscopic surgery for the management of perforated peptic ulcers has advantages associated with minimally invasive surgery, such as lower surgical site infection, shorter hospital stays, and less postoperative pain.6,9,13 General surgical outcomes after laparoscopic surgery for management of perforated peptic ulcer, including overall postoperative complication rate, mortality, and reoperation rate, are comparable with those of open surgery.9 Laparoscopic management may be the treatment of choice, especially in patients without surgical risk factors such as elderly age, shock, symptoms persisting longer than 24 hours, or underlying medical illness, and should be considered first among surgical options for the management of perforated peptic ulcers.7,13 However, concerns remain regarding the laparoscopic treatment of perforated peptic ulcers. The incidence of leakage at the repair site may be higher than that of open surgery, and the reported leakage rates after laparoscopic repair range from 3.8~16%.6,7,10–13 In particular, the leakage rate after laparoscopic sutureless fibrin glue repair was reported to be 16%, and therefore Lee et al. recommended that this method should be considered only in selected patients with low surgical risk and Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II scores below 5.10 Large size of peptic ulcer perforation may also increase the rate of leakage after laparoscopic repair.10,14 Large ulcers are difficult to close using laparoscopic simple suturing not only due to the size of the defect, but due to the marked induration at the margin of the perforated ulcer. Simple suture and knot tying to approximate a defect with a marked induration by ulcer scar tissue tends to result in cutting through the margin of the perforation by the suture thread, which widens the defect. In such cases, the use of an omental patch plugged into the perforation instead of direct suture closure of the perforated ulcer could prevent traumatic injury. The use of a pedicled omental patch plugged into the perforation has been considered the gold standard since Cellan-Jones first presented this approach for management of perforated duodenal ulcer.15 The surgical technique described in this study is a simplified and modified version of the pedicled omental patch method plugged into the perforation for laparoscopic surgery. Few studies comparing simple closure and omental patching for the laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer have been performed. These studies showed that laparoscopic simple closure is a safe procedure that shortens operation time, but were retrospective and non-randomized, and most enrolled patients did not have risk factors such as shock, long-standing perforation, generalized peritonitis, or high Boey scores.16,17 Prospective randomized studies should be performed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic simple suture approaches for treating perforated ulcers. Indeed, laparoscopic omental patches may require additional technical skill and are time consuming, so laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer without omental patching could shorten operation time relative to that required for open repair.18 However, our single figure of eight suturing omentopexy method could resolve problems associated with laparoscopy such as longer operation time or higher technical skill requirements, thus obviating the necessity of prospective randomized studies. Using our techniques, the insertion of an omental plug into the perforation could both simplify the procedure and shorten operation time. In the present study, the mean operation time was 66.7±19.6 minutes, which is comparable to previously reported results for laparoscopic simple closure techniques without omental patch.16,17 Open conversion rates have been reported to range from 0% to 28.5%, and the most common causes of conversion are large perforation size (usually >10 mm), inadequate ulcer location, and difficult suturing due to friable ulcer edge.13 In the present study, large (>10 mm) duodenal wall defects as visualized on perioperative CT scan were treated by open surgery and excluded from the study, so it is impossible to determine whether larger duodenal ulcer perforations can be safely managed using our surgical technique. However, omental patching is a safe method that has been widely used in surgical approaches for the treatment of large perforated duodenal ulcer for nine decades, after Cellan-Jones first reported the use of the pedicled omental patch in 1929.15 Therefore, given the favorable surgical outcomes observed at our institution, we are currently trying to extend our inclusion criteria for laparoscopic repair of perforated duodenal ulcer to include ulcers larger than 10 mm in perforation size. Perforated duodenal ulcers in the anterior and duodenal first portion are usually easily located using laparoscopy. However, gastric ulcers or those with posterior localization may be difficult to locate and manage by laparoscopy, and therefore we believe such ulcers should be managed by open surgery or definitive ulcer surgery rather than laparoscopic closure of the perforation. We refer patients suspicious of inadequate ulcer localization to surgeons specializing in upper GI (especially gastroduodenal) surgery, according to our institutional protocol. In the present study, 15 consecutive laparoscopic repairs of perforated duodenal ulcers were performed by one of three experienced laparoscopic surgeons (two colon and rectal surgeons and one hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon) because they were included among the surgical on-call team at our institute. Our surgical technique could easily be performed by any experienced laparoscopic surgeon, regardless of subspecialty in general surgery. Another common cause of open conversion, difficult suturing due to friable ulcer edges, also may be overcome by figure of eight suturing.19 Figure of eight suturing could be used to avoid cutting through the margin of the perforation by the suture thread, since the pressure that would be aligned to a single axis of a simple interrupted suture is applied to two axes in figure of eight sutures. Furthermore, our technique of omentopexy is different from omental patch techniques using uncut suture thread on top of the perforation closed by simple suture and knot tying. Figure of eight suturing and omental patch application plugged into the perforation could create a synergistic effect resulting in avoidance of iatrogenic traumatic injury at friable ulcer margins. Spontaneous pneumothorax occurred in one patient 3 days after surgery. This patient had the longest postoperative hospital stay (11 days) among those included in the present study. Postoperative pneumothorax following laparoscopic surgery is a rare complication that occurs in only 0.24% of patients.20 Spontaneous pneumothorax might not be related to surgery, but prolonged operation time and increased intra-abdominal pressure are possible contributing factors.21 Early diagnosis of postoperative pneumothorax using chest X-ray and prompt management, including supportive treatment with O2 administration at a high flow rate and chest tube insertion if necessary, are critical. In the present study, there were no cases of leakage at the repair site or abdominal septic complication following laparoscopic single figure of eight suturing omentopexy. In conclusion, laparoscopic repair should be considered first for the management of perforated duodenal ulcers in selected patients without surgical risk factors, if there is an experienced laparoscopic surgeon on hand. Laparoscopic single figure of eight suturing omentopexy can be a viable option in the treatment of choice for the surgical management of perforated duodenal ulcers, and appears to be a safe, easy, and effective surgical technique that shortens operation time. This paper was presented with poster at the meeting of the 42th Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons (KSELS) & 8th International Symposium, Jeju, Korea, April 20-21, 2018. 1. Boey J, Choi SK, Poon A, Alagaratnam TT. Risk stratification in perforated duodenal ulcers. A prospective validation of predictive factors. Ann Surg 1987;205:22–26. 2. Moller MH, Adamsen S, Thomsen RW, Moller AM. Multicentre trial of a perioperative protocol to reduce mortality in patients with peptic ulcer perforation. Br J Surg 2011;98:802–810. 3. Vaira D, Menegatti M, Miglioli M. What is the role of Helicobacter pylori in complicated ulcer disease?. Gastroenterology 1997;113:S78–84. 4. Mouret P, Francois Y, Vignal J, Barth X, Lombard-Platet R. Laparoscopic treatment of perforated peptic ulcer. Br J Surg 1990;77:1006 5. Nathanson LK, Easter DW, Cuschieri A. Laparoscopic repair/peritoneal toilet of perforated duodenal ulcer. Surg Endosc 1990;4:232–233. 6. Lunevicius R, Morkevicius M. Systematic review comparing laparoscopic and open repair for perforated peptic ulcer. Br J Surg 2005;92:1195–1207. 7. Lunevicius R, Morkevicius M. Management strategies, early results, benefits, and risk factors of laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer. World J Surg 2005;29:1299–1310. 8. Sanabria A, Villegas MI, Morales Uribe CH. Laparoscopic repair for perforated peptic ulcer disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2013;:Cd004778 9. Tan S, Wu G, Zhuang Q, et al. Laparoscopic versus open repair for perforated peptic ulcer: A meta analysis of randomized controlled trials. Int J Surg 2016;33(Pt A):124–132. 10. Lee FY, Leung KL, Lai PB, Lau JW. Selection of patients for laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer. Br J Surg 2001;88:133–136. 11. Lunevicius R, Morkevicius M. Comparison of laparoscopic versus open repair for perforated duodenal ulcers. Surg Endosc 2005;19:1565–1571. 12. Bertleff MJ, Halm JA, Bemelman WA, et al. Randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic versus open repair of the perforated peptic ulcer: the LAMA Trial. World J Surg 2009;33:1368–1373. 13. Bertleff MJ, Lange JF. Laparoscopic correction of perforated peptic ulcer: first choice? A review of literature. Surg Endosc 2010;24:1231–1239. 14. Kim JH, Chin HM, Bae YJ, Jun KH. Risk factors associated with conversion of laparoscopic simple closure in perforated duodenal ulcer. Int J Surg 2015;15:40–44. 15. Cellan-Jones CJ. A rapid method of treatment in perforated duodenal ulcer. Br Med J 1929;1:1076–1077. 16. Abd Ellatif ME, Salama AF, Elezaby AF, et al. Laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer: patch versus simple closure. Int J Surg 2013;11:948–951. 17. Lin BC, Liao CH, Wang SY, Hwang TL. Laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer: simple closure versus omentopexy. J Surg Res 2017;220:341–345. 18. Ates M, Sevil S, Bakircioglu E, Colak C. Laparoscopic repair of peptic ulcer perforation without omental patch versus conventional open repair. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2007;17:615–619. 19. Gupta SP. A safer technique of closure of peptic ulcer perforation. Indian J Surg 2011;73:361–362. 20. Graybill WS, Frumovitz M, Nick AM, et al. Impact of smoking on perioperative pulmonary and upper respiratory complications after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. Gynecol Oncol 2012;125:556–560. 21. Paul PG, Mathew T, Shintre H, Bulusu S, Paul G, Mannur S. Postoperative Pulmonary Complications Following Laparoscopy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2017;24:1096–1103. Article information Continued Copyright © 2019 The Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Number of patients (n=15) Age (years) 41.7±13.8 Gender (males/females) 15/0 ASA score (%) 1 9 (60.0) 3/4 0 (0) History of previous abdominal surgery (%) 2 (13.3) Duration of perforation (hours) 11.2±5.5 10 (4.5~27.0) Site of perforation (%) Duodenal bulb 15 (100) Size of perforation (mm) 5.3±1.7 5 (3~8) Values are presented as the number (%) and the mean value±standard deviation or median value (range). ASA = American Society of Anesthesiologists. Operation time (min) 66.7±19.6 60 (40~105) Postoperative complications (%) 1 (6.7) Pneumothorax 1 (6.7) Reoperation within 30 days of surgery 0 (0) 30-day postoperative mortality 0 (0) Time to tolerance of regular diet (days) 6 (4~9) Postoperative hospital stay (days) 7 (5~11) Values are presented as the number (%) and the mean value±standard deviation or median value (range).	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3980
__label__wiki	0.749073	0.749073	New York Giants fully and appropriately believe in Eli Manning Christopher Natale (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images) The New York Giants fully and appropriately believe in two-time Super Bowl champion, ironman veteran Eli Manning. When a man wins a championship in New York for any of the major sports teams, he becomes part of a special fraternity. The passion simply runs deeper here than just about anywhere else. Years later, hometown heroes are welcomed back and celebrated all over the tri-state area. But when a man is the quarterback of the New York Giants who’s orchestrated two ginormous Super Bowl upsets while outgunning Tom Brady and earning two Super Bowl MVPs, well, that man’s street cred is just about infinite. Eli Manning has slain the dragon not once but twice for the second most storied franchise in New York sports history. But coming off a terrible 2017 and entering this season at age 37, there are some hints of uncertainty bubbling under the surface around just how much Eli has left. After all, getting benched for Geno Smith is enough to dishearten the mightiest of warriors. The Giants are seven years removed from their last championship and have made just one playoff appearance since, a 38-13 Wild Card drubbing by the Green Bay Packers in January 2017. Giants’ management issued a solid confidence vote in Eli when they bypassed stud QBs Sam Darnold, Josh Allen and Josh Rosen with the number two pick in the 2018 draft and selected Penn State RB Saquon Barkley. The message to the fans last year was not Eli’s fault. We’re surrounding him with more talent and better coaching and going for it in 2018. The message to Eli was quite simple: we still believe in you. From a genetic standpoint, big brother Peyton enjoyed his best season ever at age 37. He threw for 5,477 yards and 55 TDs in 2013, leading the Denver Broncos to the Super Bowl. He followed that with another great season at age 38 with 4,727 passing yards and 39 TDs. While Eli has never been as prolific as Peyton, like his older brother did in Denver, he has the weapons in place to put up big numbers. First-round pick Barkley has been drawing raves in camp not only for his power running but his pass catching abilities. Along with WR Odell Beckham Jr and TE Evan Engram, the Giants have perhaps the most talented and explosive trio of offensive stars in the game. This should certainly be enough firepower to vastly improve on last season’s finishes at 31st in total offensive points, 23rd in passer rating and 28th in rushing TDs. New head coach Pat Shurmur and offensive coordinator Mike Shula have both been around the block and had success over their careers. Both have reputations as QB gurus and should be trusted to install the best game plan for Eli and the Giants to succeed. The offensive line, which has been maligned over the last couple of seasons, should be improved as well with the additions of veterans Nate Solder (Tackle), Patrick Omameh (Guard) and drafting of Will Hernandez (Guard). On the defensive side, the Giants should be better if someone other than Olivier Vernon can pressure opposing QBs. Switching to a 3-4 alignment, the Giants look to leverage their stout defensive line, led by run stopping behemoth Damon “Snacks” Harrison, and a solid secondary looking to rebound from a 2017 letdown. The NFC East as always should be a dogfight. The Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles will try and repeat, which has only been done once over the last 20 years (2004/2005 Patriots) while the Cowboys should be better with a full season from Ezekiel Elliott. The Redskins, with newly acquired QB Alex Smith at the helm, are viewed by many as no better than a .500 team. But if last year’s Super Bowl victory by an Eagles team picked to finish third in the NFC East by many experts says anything it says any decent team can win the Super Bowl in today’s parity-laden NFL. Any team with a capable or, in the Eagles case, hot quarterback that is. Eli Manning is still more than capable. With a chip on his shoulder, a new coaching staff and more talent around him, he should be primed for a big season. NEXT: Saquon Barkley Arrives, Davis Webb Struggles In Week 1 Preseason Vs. Browns (HIGHLIGHTS)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3987
__label__cc	0.703555	0.296445	Journey to FreedomA New App from Ellel Ministries Seeds of the KingdomDaily Devotionals I arrived tense, hurting and disappointed with many unresolved issues rushing around my head. I left a fortnight later rested, rejuvenated and hopeful, because now I had tools to deal with the ‘stuff that happens’. .... Read More... by Angela Weir You are the light of the world......... In the same way, let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5: 14a and 16, NIV In one of my recent ‘seeds’ I wrote about a menorah I had seen on a Christmas tree in our church. I referred to the six - or eight-branched menorah, and afterwards a Messianic believer-friend of mine told me that the eight-branched version is called a chanukiah, not a menorah. She also told me that the central candle on both is called the ‘Servant’ (Shamash) candle which is always lit first and is then used to light the other candles. This candle represents the Messiah who came as light into the world and then commanded that we, too, should be light to those around us – lit by the flame of the Holy Spirit. Maybe the turn of the year is a good time to take stock and see how brightly our lights are shining and pray about how we can make them stronger. Jesus, in His prayer for His disciples, and those of us who come after, just before the crucifixion, prays: ‘I have made Your Name known to them and revealed Your character and Your very Self, and I will continue to make You known, that the love which You have bestowed upon Me may be in them (felt in their hearts) and that I Myself may be in them’ (John 17:26, Amp). What an amazing blessing as the Holy Spirit comes to us as a priceless gift from Jesus to draw us closer to our heavenly Father. Our bodies become ‘temples of the Holy Spirit’, (as Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 6:19) and we have the huge privilege of being joined to the Godhead through the Spirit. How can we make Him more welcome? Are there areas in our lives which are displeasing to God? Do we have attitudes or thought patterns which do not agree with what God thinks about us or about those around us? We are told to be ‘transformed by the renewing of our minds’ (Romans 12: 2), something that we have to do with the help of the Holy Spirit, but it’s important that we play our part. Sometimes people come to us at Ellel for help and expect God to do it all so that they can go away and carry on exactly as before, but it takes effort on our part as well. God will, and does, speak to us in that still, small voice, encouraging us to draw closer, but it may be that there are things within us preventing the intimacy that He desires to have with us. So let’s resolve to listen to His voice and be active in making the necessary changes so that His light can shine more strongly within us to those around. Prayer: Heavenly Father, I want to be a strong light for You, but I’m only too aware that I fail again and again. Thank You so much that You’re a wonderfully forgiving God, and that Your desire is for me to walk closely with You. Please help me to listen to the still, small voice of Your Spirit and give me the strength to make the changes that are necessary in my walk with You. May my light shine more brightly to those around me, that I may bring glory to You, in Jesus’ precious name, Amen. Angela Weir has been associated with Ellel Ministries from the very beginning, first as an associate member of the ministry team and later as an associate teacher. She trained as an actress before moving to Cumbria, where she taught drama in a girls’ school. She now teaches and ministers at various Ellel Centres. Please feel free to use this devotional to send on to your friends or share with your church fellowship. Provided full acknowledgement is made to Seeds of the Kingdom as the source, you are also welcome to use it in a non-commercial way and reproduce it in magazines or other Christian websites. The copyright for any commercial use of the material remains with Ellel Ministries International. Life According to the Book From Breakthrough To Break-Out [MP3 Download] Forgiveness God's Master Key Anger: How Do You Handle It? What are Your Giants? Breaking Free From Addiction Explaining Baptism with the Holy Spirit Leaders Are For Leading Worship, Sex and Healing Freedom from Ungodly Soul Ties Moving Mountains £9.99 approx €11.06 Living as Children of the Father Healing for the Bereaved Who Will Heal My People?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3988
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__label__cc	0.634658	0.365342	James Woods Thrilled Amber Tamblyn By Announcing His Retirement From Acting October 7, 2017 / Posted by: J Harvey Butt plug specialist James Woods is leaving acting. You would think that James, who LOVES to be an asshole troll on Twitter, would have had the Twitter bird carry that announcement (or perhaps a 16 year-old-girl he allegedly seduced with his suave lines). But no, he left it to his real estate agent. Lazy. James’ agent, Allen Gammons, spoke to the Providence Journal (via People) about his Exeter, Rhode Island property going on the market. Ugh, he lives one state over from me. That’s even worse than the fact that I heart Videodrome. Allen says that James is “retiring from the entertainment industry and seeking to ‘simplify his life’ by selling ‘his many real estate holdings on both coasts.’ ” The property consists of four houses, two of them lakefront, and they’re asking $1.39 million for the whole thing. Not a realtor here, but does that sound really cheap? Four houses, two of them on the water? Wow, does that mean this lifelong renter can afford a house in Rhode Island? Allen also says that James is retiring to focus on the finer things in life, namely barely legal women who are into Twitter douches with money “photography, antiquing and playing Texas Hold’em poker.” His real estate agent explained that James’ brother and sister recently passed away, and it sounds like he’s trying to seize life before he dies. He’s 70. The president of the “James Woods Is Slimy AF” Club, actress Amber Tamblyn, recently revealed on Twitter that some of those houses that James is selling might be constructed of glass. James spewed some bullshit about the 7-year-age difference between the gay lovers in Call Me By Your Name. Amber found his tweet laughable and responded by tweeting that James tried to get on her and a friend of hers when she was 16. It looks like Amber is keeping James on blast long-term. Yesterday, Amber responded to the news of his retirement on Twitter. The dethroning continues. https://t.co/yQnG8YSjbK — Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) October 7, 2017 I’m not sure that “my siblings have passed and I want to carpe diem” is the actual reason for James selling off his compound. Taylor Swift has a big mansion in Rhode Island. Maybe James tried to crash one of her completely-thrown-for-the-photo-ops bullshit parties, and Taylor had her friends answer the door to turn him away and explain, “oh, she’s dead.“ That would have been pretty humiliating, and maybe made him reevaluate his life. Or maybe he found out she lived in the same state as her and reasoned that Rhode Island isn’t big enough for two celebrities. It’s pretty small. Pic: WENN Tags: Amber Tamblyn, James Woods	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line3997
__label__cc	0.693052	0.306948	Constitutional Rule Bashar Assad says not concerned by West’s draft resolution submitted to UN Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says he is ‘not concerned’ about a draft resolution submitted by the United States, France and the UK to the UN Security Council to place Syrian chemical weapons under international control. 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Humanity Is Drowning In Washington’s Criminality — Paul Craig Roberts Humanity Is Drowning In Washington’s Criminality Paul Craig Roberts Americans will soon be locked into an unaccountable police state unless US Representatives and Senators find the courage to ask questions and to sanction the executive branch officials who break the law, violate the Constitution, withhold information from Congress, and give false information about their crimes… August 18, 2013 in Abuse, behaviour modification, Constitutional Rule, freedom, Human rights, modern day slavery, police state, State Corruption, US. Armageddon watch over Syria Experts on arms control policy, confirmed by multiple independent sources, indicate that Syria has been hit, in recent days, by at least four tactical nuclear weapons. In addition, a Syrian Army brigade suffered massive casualties from a Sarin gas attack. 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America Plans Unprovoked Nuclear Attack on China. If America launches a nuclear attack on China, the Chinese will strike back at American cities. This is an edited abridgement by Lasha Darkmoon of Professor Amitai Etzioni’s ground-breaking article in the Yale Journal of International affairs,Who Authorized Preparations for War with China? It is followed by extracts from Paul Craig Roberts’ impassioned response to the same article.… August 4, 2013 in about us, Abuse, activism, Anarchism, Apartheid, arms trade, Asia, austerity, Bankers, behaviour modification, Big Oil, Big Pharma, capitalism, chemical weapons, children, China, Constitutional Rule, country/geo location, disease control, dogma, Drones, earth science, economy, education, extremists, false flags, Fascists/Dictators, freedom, Freemasons/Masons/Masonic, genocide, geopolitics, global intelligence, History, Holocaust, Human rights, international law, internet, Islam, Labor, mass hysteria, Moderated Ignorance, modern day slavery, NATO, neonazism, New World Order ?, nukes, Photography/Fotos, police state, poverty, propaganda media sources for west, protests, racism/hate, radiation, reblog, refugees, religions, revolution, sanctions, Science, State Corruption, students, terrorism, UN, UN, US, US Al Qaeda/Extremists Proxy Army, US dollar, USA loves those cluster bombs, videos, vulture capitalism, war machine, war propaganda, world peace, zionism. Sergeant suspended for leaking Boston bombing suspect’s arrest photos Sergeant suspended for leaking Boston bombing suspect’s arrest photos A Massachusetts State Police photographer has been suspended after leaking previously unseen photos of the night Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was arrested. One of the 13 photos leaked to Boston Magazine by Sgt. Sean Murphy shows Tsarnaev emerging bloodied from a boat in Watertown, Massachusetts.… July 19, 2013 in behaviour modification, capitalism, Constitutional Rule, Fascists/Dictators, free speech, freedom, Human rights, mass hysteria, Moderated Ignorance, propaganda media sources for west, State Corruption, terrorism, US, vulture capitalism, war machine, war propaganda. Lawlessness Is The New Normal — Paul Craig Roberts Lawlessness Is The New Normal Paul Craig Roberts In various articles and in my latest book, The Failure of Laissez Faire Capitalism And Economic Dissolution Of The West, I have pointed out that the European sovereign debt crisis is being used to terminate the sovereignty of the countries that are members of the EU. There… July 6, 2013 in Abuse, capitalism, Constitutional Rule, dogma, economy, extremists, Fascists/Dictators, free speech, geopolitics, Human rights, international law, modern day slavery, neonazism, North America, police state, prison industrial complex, propaganda media sources for west, State Corruption, terrorism, UN, US, US dollar, vulture capitalism, war machine. 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Almighty says ! ( When shit hits the fan ),…..” Syria’s failure to lose “….L.M.AO. Wed May 22, 2013 12:20PM GMT 41 By Gordon Duff The timing of events in Syria has been a particular disaster for the United States. Through “sequestration,” the governments imposed austerity measures, military forces in the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean have been scaled back as have other operations including intelligence gatherin.” Related Interviews: ‘Fox… May 22, 2013 in about us, Abuse, activism, Afghanistan, Anarchism, Apartheid, Arab Emirates, Asia, austerity, Australia, Bahrain, Bankers, behaviour modification, Big Oil, Big Pharma, capitalism, chemical weapons, China, Constitutional Rule, Corea, country/geo location, culture, Cyprus, dogma, Drones, earth science, economy, education, EU, Eurasia, extremists, false flags, Fascists/Dictators, free speech, freedom, Freemasons/Masons/Masonic, Gaza, genocide, geopolitics, global intelligence, History, Human rights, human trafficking, Humor, international law, Iran, Iraq, Islam, Israel, japan, Jordan, Kurdistan, Kuwait, Labor, Lebanon, Lebanon, Libya, Moderated Ignorance, modern day slavery, NATO, neonazism, New World Order ?, NGOs, North America, nukes, Obama's kill lists, Pakistan, Palestine, Palestine/Gaza, Photography/Fotos, police state, poverty, prison industrial complex, propaganda media sources for west, protests, Qatar, racism/hate, radiation, refugees, religions, revolution, russia, salafists, sanctions, Saudi Arabia, Science, South Africa, south america, Sri Lanka, State Corruption, Sudan, sustainable living, Syria, terrorism, torture, Turkey, UK, UN, UN, US, US Al Qaeda/Extremists Proxy Army, US dollar, USA loves those cluster bombs, videos, vulture capitalism, wahhabism, war machine, war propaganda, world peace, Yemen, zionism. May Day means WHAT? May Day means WHAT? The “May Day” email I sent four days ago triggered such a positive response that I decided to repeat it for those who didn’t have a chance to examine it the first time. Even though May Day has passed, I believe you will find this information useful. There still are two… May 5, 2013 in about us, Abuse, activism, Anarchism, Apartheid, austerity, Bankers, behaviour modification, Big Oil, Big Pharma, capitalism, chemical weapons, Constitutional Rule, country/geo location, culture, disease control, dogma, economy, education, environment, extremists, false flags, Fascists/Dictators, free speech, freedom, Freemasons/Masons/Masonic, genocide, geopolitics, global intelligence, Human rights, international law, internet, Labor, mass hysteria, Moderated Ignorance, modern day slavery, natural disasters/weather, neonazism, New World Order ?, Photography/Fotos, police state, poverty, prison industrial complex, propaganda media sources for west, protests, racism/hate, radiation, refugees, religions, revolution, Science, State Corruption, terrorism, UN, UN, US dollar, videos, vulture capitalism, war machine, war propaganda, world peace. Step toward possible military intervention in Syria The Pentagon is sending about 200 troops to Jordan to help deliver aid to refugees and to plan for possible military action, including a rapid buildup of forces. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/middleeast/la-fg-us-jordan-troops-20130418,0,7018059.story Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said he and President Barack Obama are wary of intervening in Syria. (Mark Wilson / Getty Images / April 17, 2013)… April 21, 2013 in about us, Abuse, activism, Anarchism, Apartheid, Arab Emirates, austerity, Bankers, behaviour modification, Big Oil, capitalism, chemical weapons, Constitutional Rule, country/geo location, culture, dogma, Drones, economy, education, Egypt, extremists, false flags, Fascists/Dictators, free speech, freedom, Freemasons/Masons/Masonic, Gaza, genocide, geopolitics, global intelligence, History, Holocaust, Human rights, international law, Iran, Iraq, Islam, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Labor, Lebanon, Lebanon, Libya, mass hysteria, Moderated Ignorance, modern day slavery, NATO, neonazism, New World Order ?, nukes, Obama's kill lists, Pakistan, Palestine, Photography/Fotos, police state, poverty, propaganda media sources for west, protests, Qatar, racism/hate, refugees, religions, revolution, salafists, sanctions, Saudi Arabia, Science, State Corruption, Syria, terrorism, torture, UK, UN, UN, US, US Al Qaeda/Extremists Proxy Army, US dollar, USA loves those cluster bombs, videos, vulture capitalism, wahhabism, war machine, war propaganda, world peace, zionism. Robert Fisk: Beware wishful thinking. Assad isn’t going soon The West, has an odd habit of assuming dictators we don’t like, will simply disappear. Well, Western “statesmen”, diplomats, “analysts” and those absurd think-tankers so beloved of the networks may yet have to buy a new crystal ball. Read more : http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/robert-fisk-beware-wishful-thinking-assad-isnt-going-soon-8578513.html?origin=internalSearch April 21, 2013 in about us, Abuse, activism, Anarchism, Apartheid, austerity, Bankers, behaviour modification, Big Oil, Big Pharma, capitalism, chemical weapons, Constitutional Rule, country/geo location, culture, dogma, economy, extremists, false flags, Fascists/Dictators, free speech, freedom, Freemasons/Masons/Masonic, Gaza, genocide, geopolitics, global intelligence, History, Holocaust, Human rights, internet, Iran, Iraq, Islam, Israel, Jordan, Labor, Lebanon, Lebanon, Libya, Moderated Ignorance, modern day slavery, NATO, neonazism, New World Order ?, Pakistan, Palestine, Photography/Fotos, police state, poverty, propaganda media sources for west, protests, Qatar, racism/hate, radiation, refugees, religions, revolution, salafists, Saudi Arabia, Science, State Corruption, terrorism, torture, Turkey, UK, UN, UN, US, US Al Qaeda/Extremists Proxy Army, US dollar, USA loves those cluster bombs, videos, vulture capitalism, wahhabism, war machine, war propaganda, world peace, zionism. Surreal: US Troops Stage in Jordan to Defend Al Qaeda in Syria Surreal: US Troops Stage in Jordan to Defend Al Qaeda in Syria Massive US arms/aid deliveries prop up Al Qaeda in Syria, while US troops stage in Jordan to defend terrorists they spent last decade fighting. April 18, 2013 (LD) – CNN reports that some 200 US troops are staging along Syria’s border, this as… April 18, 2013 in Abuse, Bankers, capitalism, children, Constitutional Rule, dogma, extremists, Fascists/Dictators, freedom, genocide, geopolitics, History, Human rights, human trafficking, international law, Jordan, neonazism, North America, Obama's kill lists, propaganda media sources for west, racism/hate, refugees, State Corruption, Syria, terrorism, torture, UN, UN, US, US Al Qaeda/Extremists Proxy Army, vulture capitalism, war machine. The Boston Marathon and U.S. Drone Attacks: a Tale of Two Terrorisms Earth First Newswire — April 15, 2013 Under President Obama, the number of civilian deaths due to drone strikes has increased since the Bush Administration To murder several runners using bombs at a sporting event is terrorism. ” Quote by BUBA “ To murder 175 children using military drones is U.S. policy. We should accept… April 18, 2013 in about us, Abuse, activism, Anarchism, Apartheid, austerity, Bankers, Big Oil, Big Pharma, capitalism, children, Constitutional Rule, country/geo location, culture, dogma, Drones, economy, education, EU, extremists, false flags, Fascists/Dictators, free speech, Freemasons/Masons/Masonic, genocide, geopolitics, global intelligence, History, Human rights, international law, internet, mass hysteria, Moderated Ignorance, modern day slavery, NATO, neonazism, New World Order ?, nukes, Obama's kill lists, Palestine/Gaza, Photography/Fotos, police state, poverty, prison industrial complex, propaganda media sources for west, protests, racism/hate, refugees, religions, revolution, sanctions, State Corruption, students, terrorism, torture, UK, UN, UN, US, US Al Qaeda/Extremists Proxy Army, US dollar, USA loves those cluster bombs, videos, vulture capitalism, war machine, war propaganda, world peace. Untold Truths About the Planned War on Iran Press TV — February 4, 2013 Press TV’s Documentary Also see: Dan Lesser — policymic.com Oct 2012 War with Iran: The Hidden Story the US Navy Does Not Want You to Know About http://www.policymic.com/articles/13782/war-with-iran-the-hidden-story-the-us-navy-does-not-want-you-to-know-about Over its storied history, the Washington Post has come to make a name for itself breaking earth-shattering news, like Watergate, and turning… April 9, 2013 in about us, Abuse, activism, Anarchism, Apartheid, austerity, Bankers, capitalism, Constitutional Rule, country/geo location, culture, dogma, Drones, economy, education, extremists, false flags, Fascists/Dictators, free speech, freedom, Freemasons/Masons/Masonic, Gaza, genocide, geopolitics, History, Holocaust, Human rights, international law, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Labor, military suicide rate US, Moderated Ignorance, modern day slavery, NATO, neonazism, New World Order ?, Palestine, Palestine/Gaza, Photography/Fotos, police state, poverty, propaganda media sources for west, protests, racism/hate, refugees, religions, revolution, State Corruption, terrorism, torture, UN, US, US Al Qaeda/Extremists Proxy Army, US dollar, USA loves those cluster bombs, vulture capitalism, war machine, war propaganda, world peace, zionism. Pounding the Holocaust Drum by Henry Makow Ph.D. — henrymakow.com April 7, 2013 Tomorrow, Monday April 8 is Holocaust Day. Ever wonder why Organized Jewry keeps pounding this drum? They don’t give a hoot about the holocaust or its victims. A recent survey of “holocaust survivors” in Israel shows that more than half live in poverty and think Israel… April 9, 2013 in about us, Abuse, activism, Anarchism, Apartheid, austerity, Bankers, behaviour modification, Big Oil, capitalism, Constitutional Rule, country/geo location, culture, dogma, economy, education, extremists, false flags, Fascists/Dictators, free speech, freedom, Freemasons/Masons/Masonic, genocide, geopolitics, global intelligence, History, Holocaust, Human rights, Israel, Moderated Ignorance, modern day slavery, neonazism, New World Order ?, police state, poverty, propaganda media sources for west, protests, racism/hate, refugees, religions, State Corruption, terrorism, torture, UN, US, US Al Qaeda/Extremists Proxy Army, USA loves those cluster bombs, videos, vulture capitalism, war machine, war propaganda, world peace, zionism. ( Updated)…Proof that Eisenhower murdered more than one million German P.O.W.’s Winston Smith — therebel.org April 8, 2013 Allies boast of killing 1,000,000 German POWs in 21 days Source: http://therebel.org/history/601308-proof-that-eisenhower-murdered-more-than-one-million-german-pow-in-21-days Also see : In ‘Eisenhower’s Death Camps’: A U.S. Prison Guard’s Story http://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/?p=235 Martin Brech – 2002 In October, 1944, at age eighteen, I was drafted into the U.S. army. Largely because of the “Battle… April 9, 2013 in about us, Abuse, Anarchism, Apartheid, austerity, Bankers, Big Oil, capitalism, Constitutional Rule, country/geo location, dogma, Drones, economy, education, europe, extremists, false flags, Fascists/Dictators, free speech, freedom, Freemasons/Masons/Masonic, genocide, geopolitics, Germany, History, Holocaust, Human rights, international law, Labor, neonazism, New World Order ?, police state, poverty, propaganda media sources for west, racism/hate, refugees, religions, revolution, State Corruption, terrorism, torture, UK, UN, UN, US, US Al Qaeda/Extremists Proxy Army, US dollar, USA loves those cluster bombs, videos, vulture capitalism, war machine, war propaganda, world peace, zionism. Depleted uranium: a strange way to protect Libyan civilians ..(Read Further) March 28, 2011 David Wilson – stopwar.org via Global Research March 27, 2011 “[Depleted uranium tipped missiles] fit the description of a dirty bomb in every way… I would say that it is the perfect weapon for killing lots of people.” Marion Falk, chemical physicist (retd), Lawrence Livermore Lab, California, USA In the first 24… March 28, 2013 in about us, Abuse, activism, Africa, Anarchism, Apartheid, austerity, Bankers, behaviour modification, Big Oil, blackmarket organs, capitalism, Constitutional Rule, country/geo location, culture, dogma, earth science, economy, education, EU, extremists, false flags, Fascists/Dictators, forced drug testing/human guinea pigs, free speech, freedom, Freemasons/Masons/Masonic, Gaza, genocide, geopolitics, global intelligence, health, health care, History, Holocaust, Human rights, human trafficking, international law, internet, Iraq, Labor, mass hysteria, military suicide rate US, Moderated Ignorance, modern day slavery, NATO, neonazism, New World Order ?, nukes, Obama's kill lists, Palestine, Palestine/Gaza, Photography/Fotos, police state, poverty, prison industrial complex, propaganda media sources for west, protests, racism/hate, refugees, religions, revolution, sanctions, Science, State Corruption, students, survival tips, terrorism, torture, UK, UN, UN, US, US Al Qaeda/Extremists Proxy Army, US dollar, USA loves those cluster bombs, videos, vulture capitalism, war machine, war propaganda, WHO, world peace, zionism. Iraq’s DIRTY WAR with James Steele: and, 10 Years On. ( A Must Watch ) A 15-month investigation by the Guardian and BBC Arabic reveals how retired US colonel James Steele, a veteran of American proxy wars in El Salvador and Nicaragua, played a key role in training and overseeing US-funded special police commandos who ran a network of torture centres in Iraq. Another special forces veteran, Colonel James Coffman,… March 19, 2013 in about us, Abuse, activism, Anarchism, Apartheid, Arab Emirates, austerity, capitalism, Constitutional Rule, country/geo location, culture, dogma, education, extremists, false flags, Fascists/Dictators, free speech, freedom, genocide, History, Holocaust, Human rights, Iraq, Kuwait, Moderated Ignorance, modern day slavery, neonazism, New World Order ?, Obama's kill lists, police state, prison industrial complex, propaganda media sources for west, protests, Qatar, racism/hate, refugees, State Corruption, terrorism, torture, UN, UN, US, US Al Qaeda/Extremists Proxy Army, US dollar, USA loves those cluster bombs, videos, vulture capitalism, war machine, war propaganda, world peace. Capitalism vs Communism Explained Thriving on Chaos or Control? So, you ask, “What’s the difference between capitalism and communism“. I suspect that whoever asked this question is writing a paper for a poli-sci class and is already half in the bucket for Karl Marx. But I shall indulge the questioner’s desire to find source material the good professor… March 17, 2013 in about us, Abuse, activism, Anarchism, Apartheid, austerity, Bankers, behaviour modification, Big Oil, Big Pharma, capitalism, Constitutional Rule, country/geo location, dogma, economy, education, extremists, false flags, Fascists/Dictators, free speech, freedom, Freemasons/Masons/Masonic, genocide, geopolitics, History, Human rights, international law, Labor, Moderated Ignorance, modern day slavery, neonazism, New World Order ?, police state, poverty, prison industrial complex, propaganda media sources for west, protests, racism/hate, refugees, religions, revolution, State Corruption, students, terrorism, torture, US dollar, videos, vulture capitalism, war machine, war propaganda, world peace, zionism.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4000
__label__cc	0.58779	0.41221	Burkitt’s lymphoma (1) SIADH (1) Paediatric (1) Altered level of consciousness (1) Breast lump (1) Breastfeeding difficulties (1) Dyspepsia (1) Normochromic normocytic anaemia (1) Ophthalmoplegia (1) Biopsy (2) Gastric biopsy (1) Lactate dehydrogenase (1) Osmolality (1) Plasma osmolality (1) AVP receptor antagonists (1) Rituximab (1) Tolvaptan (1) Vaptans (1) Non-Hodgkin lymphoma x Diabetes insipidus and hypopituitarism in HIV: an unexpected cause Carlos Tavares Bello, Francisco Sousa Santos, João Sequeira Duarte and Carlos Vasconcelos Central diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare clinical entity characterized by low circulating levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) presenting with polyuria and volume depletion. Pituitary surgery is the most common cause of central DI in adults. Pituitary and hypothalamic disease, particularly invasive neoplasms, rarely cause DI, being idiopathic cases responsible for the majority of non-surgical cases. HIV patients, especially those with poor virulogical control, are prone to the development of CNS neoplasms, particularly lymphomas. These neoplasms usually become manifest with mass effects and seizures. Central DI and hypopituitarism are uncommon initial manifestations of primary CNS lymphomas. The authors describe the case of 29-year-old female, HIV-positive patient whose CNS lymphoma presented with DI. Central diabetes insipidus has multiple causes and central nervous system lymphomas are not often considered in the differential diagnosis due to their low prevalence. Accurate biochemical diagnosis should always be followed by etiological investigation. The HIV population is at risk for many neoplasms, especially CNS lymphomas. New-onset polyuria in an HIV-positive patient in the absence of focal neurological signs should raise the suspicion for a central nervous system process of neoplastic nature. This clinical entity usually constitutes a therapeutical challenge, often requiring a multidisciplinary approach for optimal outcome. Infundibulo-hypophysitis-like radiological image in a patient with pituitary infiltration of a diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma A León-Suárez, P Roldán-Sarmiento, M A Gómez-Sámano, A Nava-De la Vega, V M Enríquez-Estrada, F J Gómez-Pérez and D Cuevas-Ramos Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a hematological tumor caused by abnormal lymphoid proliferation. NHL can arise in any part of the body, including central nervous system (CNS). However, pituitary involvement is a quite rare presentation. The diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common subtype when pituitary is infiltrated. Here, we report a case of pituitary infiltration of NHL DLBCL type in a woman with hypopituitarism and an infundibulum-hypophysitis-like image on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A female aged 64 years, complained of dyspepsia, fatigue, weight loss and urine volume increment with thirst. Endoscopy and gastric biopsy confirmed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Treatment with chemotherapy using R-CHOP was initiated. During her hospitalization, hypotension and polyuria were confirmed. Hormonal evaluation was compatible with central diabetes insipidus and hypopituitarism. Simple T1 sequence of MRI showed thickening of the infundibular stalk with homogeneous enhancement. After lumbar puncture analysis, CNS infiltration was confirmed showing positive atypical lymphocytes. Pituitary and infundibular stalk size normalized after R-CHOP chemotherapy treatment. In conclusion, pituitary infiltration of NHL with infundibular-hypophysitis-like image on MRI is a rare finding. Clinical picture included hypopituitarism and central diabetes insipidus. Diagnosis should be suspected after biochemical analysis and MRI results. Treatment consists of chemotherapy against NHL and hormonal replacement for pituitary dysfunction. Pituitary infiltration by lymphoma can present with signs and symptoms of panhypopituitarism and diabetes insipidus. MRI findings can resemble an autoimmune hypophysitis. Patients can recover pituitary function as well as normalization of MRI after chemotherapy treatment. Tolvaptan use during hyperhydration in paediatric intracranial lymphoma with SIADH Ruben H Willemsen, Violeta Delgado-Carballar, Daniela Elleri, Ajay Thankamony, G A Amos Burke, James C Nicholson and David B Dunger An 11-year-old boy developed severe syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) after diagnosis of an intracranial B-cell lymphoma. His sodium levels dropped to 118–120 mmol/L despite 70% fluid restriction. For chemotherapy, he required hyperhydration, which posed a challenge because of severe hyponatraemia. Tolvaptan is an oral, highly selective arginine vasopressin V2-receptor antagonist, which has been licensed in adults for the management of SIADH and has been used in treating paediatric heart failure. Tolvaptan gradually increased sodium levels and allowed liberalisation of fluid intake and hyperhydration. Tolvaptan had profound effects on urinary output in our patient with increases up to 8 mL/kg/h and required close monitoring of fluid balance, frequent sodium measurements and adjustments to intake. After hyperhydration, tolvaptan was stopped, and the lymphoma went into remission with reversal of SIADH. We report one of the first uses of tolvaptan in a child with SIADH, and it was an effective and safe treatment to manage severe SIADH when fluid restriction was not possible or effective. However, meticulous monitoring of fluid balance and sodium levels and adjustments of fluid intake are required to prevent rapid sodium changes. Tolvaptan can be used in paediatric patients with SIADH to allow hyperhydration during chemotherapy. Tolvaptan has profound effects on urinary output and meticulous monitoring of fluid balance and sodium levels is therefore warranted. Tolvaptan was well tolerated without significant side effects. Burkitt's lymphoma presenting with hypopituitarism: a case report and review of literature Siew Hui Foo and Shahada A H Sobah Hypopituitarism is a rare presentation of Burkitt's lymphoma (BL). The purpose of this report is to present a case of BL presenting with panhypopituitarism and to review other case reports of lymphoma presenting with pituitary dysfunction to highlight the distinguishing features of these cases from other benign aetiologies of pituitary dysfunction such as non-functioning pituitary adenomas. We reviewed a total of 11 cases of lymphoma presenting with pituitary dysfunction published from 1998 to 2013 including the present case. The demographics, clinical presentations, laboratory features, radiological findings, histological diagnosis, treatment administered and outcomes were described. Of the total number of patients, 45.5% of the cases had diffuse large B-cell lymphoma while 27.3% had BL. Anterior pituitary dysfunction was more common than posterior pituitary dysfunction at presentation. The other common associated presenting symptoms were painful ophthalmoplegia, cranial nerve palsies and constitutional symptoms. Hypothalamic–pituitary abnormalities were often demonstrated radiologically to be associated with cavernous sinus and/or stalk involvement. All patients who completed immunochemotherapy responded haematologically. Pituitary dysfunction also improved in most cases although the recovery tended to be partial. In conclusion, a high index of suspicion of underlying malignancy, such as lymphoma, should be present in patients presenting with acute pituitary dysfunction associated with painful ophthalmoplegia, rapidly evolving neurological features, radiological features atypical of a pituitary adenoma and constitutional symptoms. An early diagnosis is essential as prompt initiation of definitive therapy will induce disease remission and recovery of pituitary dysfunction. Hypopituitarism may be the presenting symptom of lymphoma in the absence of associated overt symptoms or signs of a haematological malignancy resulting in delay in diagnosis and institution of treatment. Pituitary dysfunction due to tumour infiltration has a greater tendency to involve the posterior pituitary and infundibulum resulting in diabetes insipidus and hyperprolactinaemia compared with a non-functioning pituitary adenoma. The common associated symptoms of hypopituitarism due to lymphoma infiltration of the hypothalamic–pituitary system include painful ophthalmoplegia, cranial nerve palsies and constitutional symptoms. Radiological abnormalities of the hypothalamic–pituitary region are usually present and often associated with cavernous sinus or stalk involvement. With early institution of definitive treatment, both haematological response and improvement of pituitary dysfunction are expected although the reversal of hypopituitarism tends to be partial and delayed. A high index of suspicion of underlying malignancy such as lymphoma should be present in patients presenting with acute pituitary dysfunction associated with painful ophthalmoplegia, radiological features atypical of pituitary adenomas and constitutional symptoms to enable early diagnosis and prompt initiation of definitive therapy.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4003
__label__cc	0.692441	0.307559	WUSTL Research & Scholarship About the Office of Education Contact the Office of Education Program Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement (PE/CQI) Teaching Services & Support Academy of Educators Academy Membership Application Teaching Scholars Program Teaching Scholars Program Application Learning Management & Course Administration Systems Medical Education Research Unit (MERU) Surveying our Students Submit a Request to Survey our Students Scholarship Resources Education Day Education Day: Archives Medical Education Day Recognizing Excellence in Education Distinguished Faculty Awards Distinguished Service Teaching Awards Distinguished Service Teaching Awardees Goldstein Awards Goldstein Awards Nomination Form Goldstein Awards Recipients Loeb Teaching Fellowship Loeb Fellows National Recognition Opportunities Current Loeb Teaching Fellows The faculty currently selected for the Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Teaching Fellowship have been appointed to two-year terms. 2019 2021 fellows Justin Sadhu, MD (Internal Medicine) Summary: The proposal, Development of an Integrated and Expanded EKG Curriculum, will revamp our curriculum for EKG Interpretation by developing innovative methods and online resources to teach EKG interpretation to students. This will include both direct teaching of students in the 2nd year Cardiovascular Diseases course as well as innovative curricular resource development. Online resources developed would be relevant, accessible, and adaptable to third and fourth year medical students as well as multiple graduate medical education programs. Improvements in measures of EKG interpretation proficiency and confidence among students as well as graduates of WUSM is expected. Jennifer Duncan, MD (Pediatrics) The proposal of a Pediatric Subspecialty Fellow Core Curriculum, aims to develop innovative teaching strategies that will significantly enhance training programs across the Department of Pediatrics. The goal of the proposed comprehensive core curriculum will encompass all of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) requirements in the domains of developing outstanding specialty-specific clinical skills and universal skills in professionalism, communication, leadership and scholarly activities, as well as the career-track specific development needs of fellows in the Department of Pediatrics. The first year will focus on launching the in-person sessions and developing online/video resources with complete implementation of the full curriculum by year two. This will impact patient care because the foundation laid by this curriculum and the resources developed will be widely applicable and translatable to other programs at the School of Medicine, further educating fellows and in turn producing better care to our patients. 2018 – 2020 fellows Amy Bauernfeind and Kari Allen, PhD (Neuroscience) Summary: The Human Body: Anatomy, Embryology, & Imaging course, currently requires “traditional” resources for laboratory preparation, including a dissection guide (consisting mostly of text) and an anatomical atlas (which includes anatomical illustrations, but no guide for procedure). In November 2017, a survey of our current first year class revealed that students are reluctant to use text-based resources to prepare for laboratory procedures; students generally do not find these engaging or useful for self-study and consider them insufficiently visual for interpreting laboratory dissections. We propose to prepare: 1) photographic dissection guides that cater to the visual learning styles of modern students and that reflect the structure and content of the Washington University preclinical anatomy curriculum; 2) photographic clinical anatomy review modules geared towards senior medical students and early career medical professionals. Laurie Punch, MD (Surgery) Summary: The proposal is to introduce formal gun violence education across the continuum of medical student education and beyond. The goal of the proposed curriculum is to fully illustrate gun violence as a disease and public health issue over the course of medical education. This will impact patient care because it represents a responsible consideration of the need to alert future minds in medicine to the burden of firearm injury in the hopes of creating new thoughts an solutions towards reducing the burden of gun violence. The very fact that the spectrum of injury created by a bullet remains an undefined entity within medicine leads to an under-diagnosis and malignant neglect of the impact of this illness. Sabrina Nunez, PhD (Medical Genetics) Summary: There are competencies beyond medical knowledge and patient care skills that are essential in the training of competent physicians. They include communication skills, professionalism, system-based practice and practice-based learning and improvement. This proposal will support the programmatic development of a program of instruction and assessment of affective behaviors within the WUSM pre-clinical curriculum. This approach will ensure our students are better prepared to be productive members of their professional communities. Patricia Kao, MD, MS (Nephrology) Summary: The Washington University Teaching Physician Pathway, or “WUTPP”, prepares interested medicine residents with the knowledge, skills, experience, and mentorship to develop as competent and inspired clinical-educators, and as future leaders in medical education. This pathway is a new 2-2.5 year program supported by the Division of Medical Education. The goal of the WUTPP curriculum is essentially to teach medicine residents to teach, and to prepare them as future leaders as clinician educators. Simon Haroutounian, Ph.D. (Anesthesiology) Summary: Development of integrated and expanded pharmacology curriculum. The plan is related to teaching the Principles of Pharmacology 1st year student course, and vertical integration of Pharmacology. It will involve curriculum revision and development during the transition period, lecturing, administration, and assessment of daily quizzes, and final exam; student feedback on online Q&A CANVAS forum; logistics for coordinating and running the course; and vertical integration to include innovative approaches for programmatic development and supporting an integrated Pharmacology curriculum to address the need for improving student preparedness and efficiency of pharmacology integration across the WUSM preclinical curriculum. Steven Lawrence, MD, M.Sc. (Internal Medicine) Summary: For the supplemental teaching of pathogens for a broader understanding of global health and antimicrobial stewardship (STOP BUGS), with an objective of gradually introducing new technologies and teaching methodologies into the instruction of Clinical Infectious Diseases for medical trainees at all levels in the first year, and for improving antimicrobial decision-making starting in the second year. Amanda R. Emke, MD (Pediatrics) Summary: Develop and implement a paired self- and peer-evaluation program. Students will be assessed in a longitudinal fashion throughout their medical school careers, with a greater focus on their first two years. This approach may help better identify students at risk for professionalism concerns and provide remediation. Michael Friedman, MD (Radiology) Summary: Establish an integrated radiology curriculum focused on the preclinical and clinical years to better prepare students as they transition into their roles as image ordering and interpreting physicians. The motivation behind the program is based on the premise that all physicians must have a strong understanding of the different diagnostic imaging modalities available in patient care and the strengths and limitations of each technique. Ellen Binder, MD (Medicine) Summary: Create a website for Washington University trainees that includes case-based learning modules on topics in geriatrics, such as delirium, dementia, injury prevention and health-care system strategies that enhance transitions from homes or hospitals to care facilities. Progressively more complex case modules, each with embedded questions, explanations and references, will enable different levels of instruction as students advance. Krikor Dikranian, MD, PhD (Anatomy & Neurobiology; Physical Therapy) Summary: Create a manual of medical neuroscience, which will be produced in iBook and eBook formats for iPad and Android tablet users, respectively. The manual will integrate fundamental concepts in neural sciences and the clinical correlates in the form of case studies. It also will incorporate quizzes, which can be used to supplement learning for individual students or for students working in a group setting. Former Loeb Teaching Fellows Nigar Kirmani, MD (Medicine) Summary: Develop new physician-education programs in infection prevention and hospital epidemiology and patient safety. Developing interactive, web-based training modules will allow trainees to access information when needed. The modules will include a pretest, a case study and a post-test. Students will learn about infection prevention, patient safety issues such as drug interactions and transitions of care, and the use and overuse of antibiotics. Douglas Larsen, MD (Neurology; Pediatrics) Summary: Implement reflective learning into the neurology clerkship, which includes about 120 third-year medical students a year. The program is based on a pilot Larsen implemented in 2010-2011 in which students set personal learning goals for the rotation then wrote a journal entry daily analyzing their performance. The daily reflections were submitted weekly to Larsen for feedback and comments. At the end of the pilot, students reported improved learning, increased awareness of their own thoughts and actions and improved recall of experiences from the rotation. Michael Awad, MD, PhD, Surgery Joan Rosenbaum, MD, Pediatrics Gladys Tse, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology Thomas M. De Fer, Internal Medicine James J. Fehr, M.D., Anesthesiology and Pediatrics Mary E. Klingensmith, M.D., Surgery Elliot E. Abbey, M.D., BJH, Voluntary Faculty Martin I. Boyer, M.D., M.Sc., FRCS, Orthopaedic Surgery Jane Loitman, M.D., M.S., BJH Palliative Care Mailing Address: 660 S. Euclid Ave., CB 8073 \| St. Louis, MO 63110 Email: WUSMeducation@wustl.edu Newsletter: Get the latest updates! Subscribe to our monthly EdUpdate Newsletter. To review previous issues, visit the archive. Degree & Training Programs © 2019 Washington University in St. Louis Emergency Policies News	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4005
__label__cc	0.729003	0.270997	Youth Leadership Program (2018) Anti-Racism Project By 2025, 30% of Alberta's students will be immigrant and ethnocultural youth. By 2032, an average of 50% of Alberta's classrooms will be composed of students of immigrant and ethnocultural background. Is our educational system ready? This initiative aims to understand the impact of racism on school inclusion and academic attainment of ethnocultural youth. It also aims to identify strategies to ensure that our schools continue to be inclusive safe spaces for immigrant and ethnocultural youth to access quality education. We will use the power of individual stories of project volunteers to explore the collective experience of immigrant and ethnocultural youth in our schools. We will conduct background research on policies and practices that currently work in addressing racism in schools, as well as those that may need to be strengthened. We will work with the community and stakeholders to develop solutions and strategies to address the gaps and build on the policies that work. We will build the capacity of a team of advocates that will conduct public education, lead conversations on the issues, and support opportunities to further strengthen our school system. Arts Based Process We will be employing an arts-based process to engage with the community and stakeholders, and to co-create advocacy tools with our project participants. Government of Alberta Funding provided by the Anti-Racism Community Grant Program through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (culture.alberta.ca) Funding provided by the City of Calgary through the Calgary Arts Development Authority. Calgary Arts Development Authority Funding provided through the ArtShare Program of CADA. Antyx Action Dignity Ambrose University Copyright 2019 Coalition for Equal Access to Education	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4011
__label__cc	0.505803	0.494197	AA 2.X was an adult game Vago8080 Posts: 6Player February 2018 edited February 2018 in General Discussion I love all the work put into the PG version and I do understand that the DEV team has nothing to do with the original team and as such they want to be as original as they can. But I'm very sad to see that this game is no more an adult game. It's full of kids yelling and harassing people. I believe these 4 mins games in tiny maps just attract impatient yelling and griefing kids. I miss those long 15 mins games in Mountain Pass where patience, strategy and teamwork were key to winning. People respected each and other and you could see chats filled at the end of the round with GJ and NT. Even if they guy was horribly skilled. You could watch for a whole 10 minute match a clueless guy doing what he could/knew and congratulate him with a Nice Try at the end. This version has so many great things, but I can't see any US Army value anywhere. And it's not because the people that play it, but because the people that are attracted by this version of the game. -hyperlite- Posts: 101Player Vago8080 wrote: » And it's not because the people that play it, but because the people that are attracted by this version of the game. QOTY 2018 The Comp crowd wanted shorter rounds because 'no one needs that long.' So I guess you're criticizing them as impatient kids? Exactly. AA 2.X was a success and had a huge player base due to the type of gameplay. PG gameplay attracts instant gratification kids and that type of player is not a loyal fan base. It is just a shiny object jumping crowd. Keebz I dont think I have seen a post from you in a while without sarcasm attached to it. To insinuate that all comp players are kids, and impatient, would be like saying all beta testers are old and slow, and want to slow the game down more to allow them more time to react to everything. How is what you are saying postive or constructive; which is what you tend to complain about in alot of peoples posts. What do you consider a loyal fan base? How long does someone need to play this game to be loyal. I played consistently from closed beta until this past Thanksgiving. This was the only game I played. I wanted even lower round times than what we have now, but I aint young and I dont need instant gratification. I dont feel the direction of long times will do anything good for gameplay. AA2 had success becuase of its timing. AAPG is plagued with issues. Lag compensation is one of the worst I've seen. Player movement is sluggish. There is no comp support whatsoever. The performance of the game is mediocre at best. Map design for official maps are lacking ingenuity. You mention the people that are attracted to this game is the younger crowd but there are hardly young people that play this game. I'd be willing to bet more than half the people that play are over 30. There were far more younger players that played AA2 than AAPG. Id be willing to be that 75% of the people that play AAPG are the same people that played AA2, which makes everyone around 15 years older. One of the best things about this game is options. You want longer round times there are servers out there that fit your needs. But to be honest most maps dont warrant longer round times. The players that want longer round times are typically the players that sit back until there is no time left and let time run out. So why should everyone need to wait an extra 5 more minutes for the inevitable. If a player cant learn and adapt to gameplay and challenge themselves, what is the point? Doing things out of the ordinary and being aggressive at times will only improve ones gameplay. I have been here since AAO 1.3 So since 2002. That is what I would call loyal. I know what I'm talking about. Interesting I played from August 2002 until AA3.0 in 2009, then closed beta (May 2013 I think) AAPG till the end of 2017. So I dont know what I'm talking about, forgive me. I didn't say you don't know. I said I know. Me knowing what I'm talking about doesn't make you not know about it. Unless you voluntarily want to understand it like that. That is your prerogative. I joined in July 2002 while already in my mid-30s. And....I would say I spent a long time not having a clue. As to my quote, Hyperlite, I expect you to at least read what I said and not attach your own meaning to my words. I was responding to the OP: Who was it here in the forums demanding shorter round times? Not me. Who was it thought huge maps with too much detail was a bad idea? The Comp cohort here in the forums wanted small, fast, tight 3v3 and 5v5 maps with muted lighter colours and less distracting detail, plus some weapon and player mechanics changes AWAY FROM THE OLD AA2 STYLE, criticizing 'old men proning around the maps.' Am I wrong on this? To the OP, the game is what it is. The Army doesn't recruit 50 and 60 year olds. TheTots Posts: 2,279Player AAO/2 was truly one of a kind. I, personally, would love to try to recapture AA2 in a modern engine. As I've said before though, it isn't always that simple. The Army comes to us with what they want and we make it. The next AA could be an RTS, a VR experience, a vehicle simulator, who knows. The needs of The Army are always evolving and STEM is more in demand day after day. Fewer boots-on-ground shooters, more engineers, programmers, doctors, scientists, etc. The AA game is going to reflect those needs, naturally. The game wasn't made exactly to my specifications, so I feel it's broken. If I look at what's popular in FPS these days and for quite some time, there really isn't much out there that involves players being dead for long periods of time. People don't want to wait. As much as I hated revive in AAPG, it was partially intended to alleviate this issue (although IMO poorly since it's completely chance based, especially in public servers). Look at what's popular: PUBG - Player is always alive, when you die you join another game. People even complain about the one minute wait to get into game. CS - Extremely short rounds (like 2 minutes). I believe back in the beta days (early 1999-2000) round times used to be like 5 or so minutes. Now they're extremely short R6: Siege - 4 minute rounds with a pre-planning stage. We can go further: Battlefield - Respawn CoD - Mostly respawn TF2 - Respawn Insurgency - Mostly Respawn Unless you want to get into games like Arma & Squad that have ultra long rounds. I don't play these types so I'm not sure how the death mechanics work, but I'd imagine if there's no respawn then you'd just leave the game and join another, thus reducing your amount of dead/not playing time. I believe that a round based game with 7 minute rounds just will not work these days. The main thing that needs to be accomplished with any FPS today is keeping the player in the game as much as possible. You can say this from a comp perspective, but I'll even say this from a streamer perspective. No one is going to watch a stream of someone who dies a minute into the round and then is doing nothing for 6 minutes. You either have short rounds, do respawn, or try something completely different. 5+ minute round games are a thing of the past. To be fair, even Squad has respawns. Never played it, so I wasn't sure how it worked. Good to know. Some current games have moved to a wave based respawn system. Capture points A and B then points C and D unlock and you are sent a wave of reinforcements (respawns). RedBaron64(ITA) Posts: 173Player Ok, someone could explain me the PUBG phenomen, in which you don't shoot to anyone in almost the entire round, and the round is quite always longer than the AAPG round? Who said that young people want to play fast and fast and fast?? The problem is the speed or the idea behind a game? After PUBG and Fortnite i'm not sure that the idea of 'fast'/'comp' must be mandatory for a succesful game. I know that AAPG and PUBG are not both FPS but i think that this shouldn't explain that abnormal difference in number of players. Flatlander Posts: 623Player Make people pay 30$ for AA and they will come... AAPG is good! RedBaron64(ITA) wrote: » PUBG has a fully FPS mode now (and has for quite some time). Also, it really depends on your play style. You can just as easily jump into a high traffic area and get into tons of firefights (I pretty much only play this way when I play solo - and so do many others judging by how many people drop into the hot spots), you're just at a higher risk of dying quickly. Again, there's a huge difference in that battle royale games are all about staying alive. The excitement of PUBG is staying alive, rather than racking up kills (although that's fun too). So people are content to play a round where they can get one kill for the entire game if that one kill wins them the match. In PUBG you're never just sitting around being dead unless you're playing a squad match and you die before the rest of your team (which you have the option to leave and start another game if you want). Sure, you may find a cozy spot in the middle of the circle to hide out until the circle moves on you, but that's really the extent of it. Otherwise, you're always looting, running, driving, fighting, being on the lookout for enemies, etc. When people are talking about speed, it has nothing to do with how many fire fights you get into or how fast you move. At least not to me. It's about getting back into the action faster once you die. In classic AA, you can die in the first minute of the round and then if a few guys are stuck being alive for the entire duration of the round, you may be stuck there doing nothing for another 6 or even 9 minutes. That's boring. Classic AA really wasn't that slow of a game. Most rounds would be over within 3 - 4 minutes at least in the more CQB style maps. You're kidding yourself if you think otherwise. The difference was that AA would also have rounds that sometimes lasted all 7 minutes (or 10 depending on the version). Usually those rounds consisted of one or two guys from each team sitting around waiting for the other guy to make a move until time got too low and they were forced into doing something. That doesn't work in today's gaming environment. you may be stuck there doing nothing for another 6 or even 9 minutes. That's boring. When that happened you could reflect on what got you killed. I also remember those 203 spawn shots that got you out of the game 10 seconds into the game. It was part of the game and you learnt the lesson. It wasn't going to happen again. If you were playing with your squad/clan dying soon wasnt that awful. You could watch your friends play. If solo I would just alt+tab and multitask. It wasn't that awful and the fact.that people didn't DC was proof. I also know that the game is what it is and that it's aimed at impatient 16yo kids. I'm just saying it's sad. AAO really did a great job at teaching that patience is a virtue. I'm pretty sure it's a virtue in the real battlefield. That being said I was guilty af to rush every kind of map to gain tactical advantage. Sometimes I would succeed and others I had time to reflect on how stupid I had been. But again...toxicity is unbearable. I have to mute every single PG game because kids are yelling and insulting the other team. In AA:O there was honour in the chat 90% of time. For the other 10% we had a kick voting option. I've checked some Squad videos and I will try it out for sure. Thanks for the tip. It seems to me it has an AAO vibe in it. It's seems to be aiming for a more mature audience. It seems that PG and Squad are two different children of AA:O where PG is basically MOUT Mckenna on steroids and Squad is Radio Tower with more detail. It's a shame that we can't get both under the same roof. That's probably what I miss from AA:O. I don't miss yelling impatient kids(adult and underage) on voice chat. Indeed AA:O was one of a kind. -pR\|Arkeiro Posts: 750Player What exactly is the purpose of this game to the "army"? After all this years what have they accomplished? What are the plans for the future for this game? Why would anyone play this game for more than a week now? Not even competition is alive now, its just inner army left. Over 1.3k Golden Hawkeyes. PC is certainly struggling, but the game has been out for a long time. PS4 is still going crazy. We're still in the top 5 free games on the platform 9 months after release. The f2p shooter market on PC is much more saturated than that of the PS4, making it much more difficult to compete on the PC platform. That said we're not going to abandon our PC game. It is still getting active development alongside PS4. Most things we do can be used on both platforms as you can see in our roadmap. -=HELL=-Pr0b3 Posts: 97Player -pR\|Arkeiro.4F wrote: » 14 years in the game, and I'm still here. That said, not a fan of the AA3 version. but I returned to find AAPG interesting again, both the gameplay and to be social with the players I knew from before. On PC there is always loads of new blockbusters that are great. the competitions are gone "mostly". but then again many went to play CS GO. and if you start comparing AA PG or any version of AA with CS GO or the other blockbusters, then id say AA as a free game has done better than anyone should hope to expect Also I believe when AA gets all the new stuff out of the production players will come back, especially if there is any plan to advertise just that somewhere other than in the backyard Forums. And I'm sure they already tought of that or they already did	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4019
__label__cc	0.512707	0.487293	Un – The Tomb of All Things (2015) January 26, 2016 by goldensundown in Review and tagged Black Bow Records, Bloodshot Grub, Doom Metal, Funeral Doom Metal, Funeral Doom/Sludge Metal, metal, review, Sludge Metal, Un, United States, US Artist: Un Album: The Tomb of All Things Label: Black Bow Records I’m glad that funeral doom hasn’t yet reached the same level of prolificity as, say, atmospheric black metal. Even more so than 2015’s most abundant genre, funeral doom requires the right moods, the right atmosphere, and plenty of time to listen to the lengthy songs and absorb the weight and despair. The year now gone has given us some enjoyable funeral doom releases: Bell Witch, Ahab (though they’re a little less purely funereal anymore), Shape of Despair, Tyranny. Plenty to enjoy, but there’s still room in the 2015 roster for more. Excepting drone, which rarely has any tempo at all, funeral doom is the slowest of metal genres, and this debut from Seattle’s Un pushes that as far as it can go. “Forgotten Path” lands at about 23 beats per minute, and before the ride cymbal comes into start marking the subdivisions, it’s about as slow as you can get before any sense of pulse dissolves entirely. Clayton Wolff, Andrew Jamieson, Monte Mccleery, and David Wright drag the music behind them like a boulder being pulled with chains through the mud. It’s a slow and mighty trudge, but there’s a determination to it as well. Vocals and guitars are provided by Monte Mccleery of Samothrace, another band with a love of slow riffs and deep melancholy, but Un is a very different beast. It’s more bare, less melodic, and closer to death doom played at half tempo. Samothrace embraces sadness and finds beauty within its ugliness; Un seems given entirely to despair, but the occasional melodies contrast this with a sense of… not hope, but perhaps a strength found in great adversity. The content is very good throughout, but I find the production somewhat weakens the effect, preventing me from fully appreciating the despairing landscape that Un has created. It’s a very dynamic album and all the instruments are clear and well-separated, but everything is very clean where a thick murkiness would better serve. The vocals sound good and the performance is effective, but not especially characteristic. This is a different direction for the band than their demos would indicate. Their two 2013 releases are considerably faster (though still very slow), sludgier, angrier, and (being demos) more raw. I find them a little more enjoyable than The Tomb of All Things, but whereas the demos are fairly rote, there’s a sense of maturation and progression to their full length album that indicates to me that Un will bring us an album to be feared when they come around again. For the time being, The Tomb of All Things is an effective and emotional demonstration and a welcome addition to the 2015 funeral doom lineup. Check ’em out here: https://unvibes.bandcamp.com/ ← GSD Rants #1 – Metal and “Taking it too seriously” Triumvir Foul – Triumvir Foul (2016) →	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4024
__label__cc	0.67955	0.32045	Archive ~ documents & essays Childbirth Practices: Mfry & medicine ~Hx Documents Faith Gibson.Org The Politics of Normal Childbirth ~ Helping to End the Hundred Years War btw Midwifery & Medicine Ruthless Rules of Reality: Part 1 (of 3) The Surprising Story of how Abortion was made Illegal or Unattainable as a political strategy to win elections: by faithgibson on June 10, 2019 in Women's Reproductive Rights Me in traditional Mennonite “plain dress” and head covering. I still dress ‘plain’, but usually wear a scarf instead of the traditional organdy head cover, or let my long braids down. Easy-to-share link: https://tinyurl.com/y6dhnl5k Each time I download a new Audible.com book, a pleasant and cheerful voice says “The parts of this book have been broken up to make the download easier”. So I am reformating an essay originally posted March 16th, 2019 into three parts to make it easier to ‘downloading’ to your brain. ♣ ♣ ♥ ♣ ♣ Each part has a TinyURL of its own at the very top of the page. Here also is a TinyURL for the really long version, should anyone want to swallow it whole or find it easier to search or use for reference. http://tinyurl.com/y6jpguf2 Last (and probably least) is the TinyURL to the more detailed and political part of the story. It’s on another of my websites, one that deals primarily with issues of civic virtue, constitutional questions and several ideas for making our democratic republic work again. https://tinyurl.com/y6bpyw7f Forward: Pregnancy – planned or unplanned – is a gender issue that originates with the male of the species. The way to eliminate non-medical abortions is to stop the problem at its source — the end of the penis of the man who is about to father a baby. Since we know this social & ethical problem originates with men, the cure is both simple and effective: “If you don’t want to raise a baby, then don’t ejaculate in a woman’s birth canal! “ This eliminates the complicated issue of unwanted pregnancies, which simultaneously eliminates the need for abortion services, and best of all, gets male legislators, judges and US Supreme Court Justices out of the business of legislating and criminalizing abortion services. Every baby has a birthright to be a welcomed, well-cared for child that makes his or her parents happy and proud. A happy childhood is the best preparation for becoming a healthy, happy and productive citizen ^O^ ~ 1920 to 1971 ~ Surprising Facts: 51 years of positive Republican politics on: 1. Family planning services 2. Safe and legal abortion services 3. Women’s reproductive rights This post is the second half of a political report first posted my “We The People” website. Recap of Part I: The previous post told a very different political story about the Women’s Equal Rights movement and publicly-financed access to effective contraception and safe abortion as a regulated medical service. These policies were not something that originated with, was promoted by, or even supported by the Democratic Party. Before the 1980s, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and access to women’s reproductive health services (including contraception and safe legal abortions services) were NOT partisan issues, except to note that historically, Republicans offered more support for the ERA, family planning, Planned Parenthood, and safe abortions services than the Democrats. Political support for Planned Parenthood began in the 1920s with Republicans substantially outnumbering Democrats. In the 1950s, notable conservatives like Barry Goldwater and his wife served on the board of their local office of Planned Parenthood, signaling that family planning was, politically speaking, a “family value“. Legalizing access to contraception as provided by Planned Parenthood was broadly supported by both doctors and clergymen. In 1960, Planned Parenthood’s Clergymen’s National Advisory Council issued a statement titled “The Ethics of Family Planning“. It described family planning as fulfilling “the will of God” by allowing “married couples to enjoy intercourse for the sake of love”. When efforts to legalize abortion first began in the 1960s, it was not spearheaded by women’s rights organizations but the doctors, lawyers, and clergymen that ran Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood, legal abortion, and Title X were all supported by none other than and Republicans Barry Goldwater, and former presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Politicizing female biology for Partisan Gain: GOP wages war on women’s reproductive issues for 57 years as a partisan strategy to win elections The partisan demonizing and subsequent dismantling of legal abortion began during Nixon’s first term. In 1971, senior White House adviser, speechwriter, and right-wing conservative Pat Buchanan told the president that his prospects for re-election would be dramatically improved: “if the President should publicly take his stand against abortion, as offensive to his own moral principles.” Buchanan, who’d been born into an Irish Catholic family of nine and was the recipient of 12 years of parochial schooling, explained to Nixon that abortionhad become “a rising issue and a gut issue for Catholics“. Buchanan pointed out that opposing legalized abortion would guarantee him the vote of Roman Catholics and Christian conservatives, as well as their support in perpetuity for the Republican Party. Both men knew that Nixon didn’t actually oppose lawful abortion. Just two years earlier – 1969 — Nixon had happily signed Title X. This is a federal law that funds family planning services, contraceptives and safe legal abortions for low-income women, members of the military and their dependents both in the US and when serving abroad. Nonetheless, Nixon quickly jettisoned his previous support of abortion and enthusiastically embraced Pat Buchanan political advice by adopting the Catholic Church’s position on abortion — that human life begins with conception — and publically presenting himself as a ‘born-again’ anti-abortion convert who was staunchly ‘pro-life’. In his public statement later that same week, he described his: “personal belief in the sanctity of human life — including the life of the yet unborn.” Unfortunately, the political hypocrisy of Nixon’s public statement was revealed in 1973, when he was caught on tape saying: “There are times when abortions are necessary“ Then Nixon went on to mention a pregnancy resulting from sex between “a black and a white” a reason why abortion would be “necessary”. (ref# 24; These Truths – A History of the United States by J. Lepore, 2018). If interested the broader political background and details, the Tiny URL below takes you to the original (longer) version https://tinyurl.com/y6bpyw7f The GOP decided to make abortion illegal or unattainable as a political strategy to win elections. That means wealthy women win, while poor women lose, as well as their families and the rest of society. I cannot continue this part of the story without truthfully describing the actual reality of illegal abortions, facts that I lived with as an ER nurse in a busy hospital in the years beforeRoe v. Wade. Simply making abortion illegal and unsafe did not mean that abortions didn’t occur, just that they were dangerous illegal back-alley procedures sought out by desperate women andperformed by people that didn’t know what they were doing. Bungled abortions included unwashed hands and unsterile instruments; both dramatically increased the risk of virulentinfection or torrential hemorrhage that ended in death or disaster for the mother. All About the Money: Abortions for the Rich and Famous ~ Easy-peasy! The first and most fundamental truth about anti-abortion laws in the US is economic, that is, wealthy and/or well-connected women have absolutely NO problem getting an unwanted pregnancy lawfully and safely terminated. These wealthy women just get on a plane and fly off to another state or country where abortion is lawful. That ‘choice’ also provides these economically secure women access to a well-staffed clinic or hospital and well-trained professionals who have the knowledge, skills, sterile equipment and access to emergency resources that virtually assures a safe outcome. But the benefits of wealth are not restricted to women alone, as the men who impregnated them directly benefit from their ability – via wealth — to have these inconvenient problems just ‘go away’ almost as if by magic. Newspapers occasionally run stories about right-wing conservatives — US Senators, Congressmen or high-ranking political operatives — who quietly arranged and paid for a legal abortion for a mistress or Paramore. Obviously permitting his girlfriend to give birth to his baby would have created a scandal and threatened his career. So he was delighted to pony up the bucks to fly his sweetie off to someplace that, for a price, would quietly and safely relieve him of this burden. Odd thing, but in the 45 years since Roe v Wade became the law of the land (1973), I’ve never heard a single anti-abortion activist mention this loophole for the wealthy. Nor have I heard any of them suggest the passage of laws that would prohibit women of childbearing age from off flying to countries with legal abortion services unless they firstprovided the airline with a certified copy a negative pregnancy test performed within the previous 24 hours. I can only assume that millions of anti-abortion activists believe safe legal abortions are OK for wealthy women, but not for ordinary American women of limited means. Abortion for the not-rich, not well-connected, very ordinary & often very desperate women of limited means While we tend to think of abortion as mainly a problem for teenage girls and single women, the vast majority of women that seek abortion services already have families of several other children. When illegal abortions go wrong, they leave orphaned children behind. My role as an ER nurse brought me face to face with terribly disturbing realities that most anti-abortion activists are unaware of, or they knowingly refuse consider. For example, ER nurses can tell that a botched-abortion patient has been admitted to the unit by the putrid and fulminating smell of sepsis. At this stage of a virulent infection, the fetus would have already died. If the mother was very lucky, the permanent damage would only be irreversible infertility, since this kind of pelvic infection eats up her fallopian tubes and ruins her ovaries. If unlucky, she would also die a painful and miserable death from the infection. Funny thing, but when pregnant women die as a result of a botched abortion — whether self-induced or at the dirty hands of a back alley butcher — the UNBORN BABY always DIES as well. For anyone who wants to save unborn fetuses, I’m here to tell you that making abortions illegal does not accomplish this goal, no matter how well-intended you might be. Me peeking over my mom’s shoulder at my brand new little brother Roger born Jan 26, 1949 Making abortion illegal in the US, which is to say unattainable — whether the barriers are financial or geographical, disproportionately targets poor women with many other children or very young women without an independent income. Often these are single mothers who are the family’s sole support. When they die from a botched abortion, their children are orphaned and become wards of the State. This demographic of not-rich women cannot afford to drive or fly to another state or country to access legal and safe medical services. And for the same economic reasons, these demographic groups of women canleast afford to lose their job due to pregnancy or the need to care for a newborn. A different but no less disturbing reality of our crazy abortion laws are the changes made to Title X some years ago by a GOP-dominated Congress When Title X was first passed (and signed by President Nixon) it specifically authorized medical facilities run by the US Armed Forces to provide safe abortions services to members of the military and their family. But Several years ago, a Republican-dominated Congress amended this federal law in an “across the board” prohibition of abortions services under all circumstances. It denies funding to women’s health clinics overseas if they so much as provide information to the mother about where she can find safe and legal services. This restriction also applies to military doctors and prohibits them from providing abortion services when the fetus has birth defects incompatible with life, such as anencephaly (absence of the brain). These mothers are forced choose between (a) an out-of-pocket expense over $10,000 OR (b) enduring their doomed pregnancy for 9 months, while the family lives every day with the knowledge that the baby will be stillborn, die at birth or shortly after. Cracking Some Eggs: Illogical anti-abortion politics, IVF & ‘disposal’ of fertilized eggs Previous post: Mayday series: Part 2 of Wrap-up and Final Word Next post: Ruthless: Part 2 (of 3) ~ Cracking Some Eggs: Does American Citizenship Begin with conceptions? Why IVF do IVF fertilized eggs get special a dispensation? New Study: “Being with Woman” ~ It’s what midwifery is all about: Western Australian midwives’ experiences of being ‘with woman’ during labour & birth in known midwife model Ruthless: Part 3 (of 3) ~The Endless & Illogical Story: Gender Wars to Control Female Reproductive Biology Ruthless: Part 2 (of 3) ~ Cracking Some Eggs: Does American Citizenship Begin with conceptions? Why IVF do IVF fertilized eggs get special a dispensation? Mayday series: Part 2 of Wrap-up and Final Word Cesarean Politics Contemporary Childbirth Politics Dr. William's 1914 Book Economic Issue$ Faith's Manuscripts Historical Childbirth Politics 1820-1980 OB Interventions: Dubious or Detrimental The Art & Science of Midwifery Wise Words ~ Good Ideas Women's Reproductive Rights	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4034
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__label__wiki	0.892348	0.892348	WATCH: Ted Koppel Tells Sean Hannity He’s Bad For America March 27, 2017 By Daniella Cheslow Forward Montage Veteran TV anchor Ted Koppel told Fox News TV host Sean Hannity he is bad for America. In an interview that aired on CBS’ “Sunday Morning,” Hannity asked Koppel, “You think I’m bad for America.” “Yeah,” Koppel answered. “You have attracted people who are determined that ideology is more important than facts,” Koppel continued. .@seanhannity: “Do you think we’re bad for America? You think I’m bad for America?” Ted Koppel: “Yes.” More here: https://t.co/HIiWcfVPTb pic.twitter.com/FmAYCFXvwU— CBS Sunday Morning (@CBSSunday) March 26, 2017 Koppel, born in England to German-Jewish refugees, spoke to Hannity as part of a larger report on the blurring of fact and opinion in American news. It’s a topic Koppel has addressed before. Last month he railed against Hannity and Fox host Bill O’Reilly who he said “disguise their shows as objective news,” rather than label them as opinion. Koppel also lamented the decline of news bureaus in the Middle East, which he said was gutting the region of seasoned reporters. Hannity complained on Twitter that Koppel edited his comments too tightly and demanded CBS “release the Unedited 45 minute interview so people can see the BS game you play in the editing room.” This story "Ted Koppel Tells Sean Hannity He’s Bad For America" was written by Daniella Cheslow.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4038
__label__wiki	0.5406	0.5406	7. Roman Lamps I Roman Art and Archaeology Université d'Arizona The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the culture of ancient Rome beginning about 1000 BCE and ending with the so-called "Fall of Rome". We will look at some of the key people who played a role in Rome, from the time of the kings through the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. We will also focus on the city of Rome itself, as well as Rome's expansion through Italy, the Mediterranean, and beyond. A really interesting course, very informative and a very engaging tutor. I say this as a Classics teacher who has learned lots from these lectures. Thank you, Dr. Soren! Fantastic course, both interesting and informative. Writing weekly essays was interesting, and peer grading was challenging. Overall, I greatly enjoyed this course! The Roman Republic's Rise and Fall (509 - 31 BCE) Having thrown off the Etruscans in 509 BCE., Rome emerged as independent Latin community that quickly became known for its disciplined army and militaristic intentions. As the Romans expanded throughout the Mediterranean, it came into contact with various cultures, all who had an influence on the young power, especially Greek culture, art, and architecture. By the end of this period Rome may have grown to a million people. The first century BCE. was a time of amazing development in many fields of artistic endeavor, but it was also a time of civil unrest as soldiers became more loyal to their commanders than to the state. Leaders such as Sulla, Marius, Julius Caesar, Mark Antony and others took advantage of this turmoil, which culminated with the powerful influence of the decadent Egyptian charmer Cleopatra and the emergence of Octavian. 1. Rome's Revolutionary Century8:46 2. The Temple of Fortuna at Praeneste4:32 3. The Roman Domus and Theatre6:24 4. The Theater of Pompey Today0:44 5. Roman Portraiture2:20 6. Greek Art in Rome2:17 7. Roman Lamps I0:47 8. Roman Lamps II1:06 9. Roman Glass3:13 Regents Professor of Classics and Anthropology Choisissez une langueAnglaisEspagnolKazakhRoumainTélougou The Romans of this time lit their homes primarily by using clay lamps. A number of these could provide light for an evening dinner party. But olive oil, which came from North Africa by ship, was very expensive. And generally Romans would go to bed early and get up with the sun quite early. In North Africa, where olive oil was more abundant, people would stay up later. The oil lamp contained a wick, which could be burned and which would continue until the olive oil oil was all soaked up. Might be interesting to just spend a moment and see how an ancient lamp worked and how it was made. Let's take a look, shall we?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4042
__label__cc	0.67417	0.32583	={101st}=Muzza455 Posts: 998Player Do mappers have the ability to limit kits yet? Mappers can add individual weapons with scope or no scope per player as custom spawn points also how many nades or flash / smoke http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198096796482/myworkshopfiles/ ={101st}=Muzza455 wrote: » Unfortunately it's random which spot you end up getting. Not a great solution to the issue. Frankly that all sounds great. Do you want to run it and get it going now? LOL, I don't think it would work so well coming from a community member rather than a Dev. Regular guys are running PS4 tournaments and overflowing with teams lol. I'll do it if you really want, but the Dev team will still need to give feedback and be judges! I'd also need the ability to post in the News section. You'll also probably want to post this one Facebook. I don't mind posting on Reddit, but I deleted my Facebook account a long while ago, so I have no ability to post there (plus I think it would absolutely need to be from the Army Game account). No offense, but this needs to come from the Devs. We already have a community map contest......it's called "Workshop" Now...technically, Whippy could run it, sure. But the criterion needs to be formulated from above to avoid constant arguing and keep everyone on track. Also, I don't agree on your initial proposition for timeline, Whiplash. A ~3 week 'time to initial submission' is too short and only benefits people who have a map already in development. It might take two weeks to get the word out! A mapper who's decided to jump in won't have time to whitebox a concept map from scratch with no time to get back up to speed. Keebler750 wrote: » Fair enough, I just was trying to fit the thing into a window so it would be complete by the end of the year. I guess you could try to extended it by another few weeks or a month. That's fine, I was offering a solution to get it going faster. Having been around here a LONNNNGGG while, I'm merely anticipating some issues. I want it to be a success, just like you! OK, revised: 11/30 - Deadline for initial submissions 12/1 to 12/14 - Official servers in each region will play the submitted maps. Feedback will be given on the forums by Devs & players - Dev feedback should occur within the first week of the test period. During this time players cannot publish any updates to their map. 12/15 - 12/19 - Mappers should publish updates to their maps during this time. 12/20 to 1/1- Updated maps are again put onto the official servers. During this time players cannot publish any updates to their map. 1/2 to to 1/6 - Mappers should publish updates to their maps during this time. 1/7 - Finalists are chosen, mappers are given a chance to make any final updates 1/8 to 1/17 - Finalists are played on official server. 1/22 - Winners are chosen Anything longer than three months is just dragging it out. Hmm... questions/suggestions: 1. You're giving players a month to submit/create a map, which will then be played on the official servers. Seeing as how there's already a low player base on PC, and how few people play on these official servers -- My question is how many people you're expecting to even partake in this competition. Can you truly put 100 custom maps onto an official server? 2. With that said, what are the qualifications? What are the criteria for a map to make to the finals or semi-finals? Who decides? Why? Personally, I think there should be a theme. Like "Halloween" or "Easter" or "Christmas". This is the first criteria. Then there's originality and creativity. Plagiarism results in an immediate disqualification. So you can't copy maps from other titles, from previous contests, or from other players -- unless otherwise stated. 3rd criteria is neatness and fluidity. You can have a map full of aesthetics which looks beautiful but plays poorly and you could have a neat and well-thought-out map which looks like a bunch of card-board cut outs. Neatness and fluidity measure how well the map plays whereas Originality and creativity measure how well the map looks. Bonus Criteria: In addition to necessities, a map can earn a bonus for the following: Symbolizing and/or demonstrating any or all of the Army's core values (+1 for each, up to a maximum of 7 Having an Easter Egg (6 points) Army Trivia. ( +1 for each, up to a maximum of 6). There's an example of a score sheet below. Book1.xlsx 10.3K Based on a post I can find, the first mapping contest had somewhere between 20-30 submissions. That was when the community was at its most active. If we were to limit it to 2 per mapper, I honestly can't see more than 15-20 submissions unless some guys come out of the woodwork. Themes? No thanks. The first three mapping contests (I think there were three? or was it two?) were all themed and the winners were all relegated to the dust bin more or less. Let people just get creative. There's an unlimited amount of things people can draw inspiration from, there's no reason to limit people. Sure, it would be fun to do a Christmas map, but you know what? If you want a Christmas map, make a Christmas map. We don't need 20 Christmas maps. Devs ultimately choose the winning maps, it's their game, they choose the winners. Of course we can all give our input as to which maps are the best, and hopefully the Devs weigh our opinions when choosing the winners. Also, I wouldn't even limit it to one winner or three winners. If all ten maps are amazing and are deserving to be in the game, then go for it. Obviously, we would have the most talented map makers in the world in this community of such a thing happen, but you get the point. I've stated in earlier posts, the main criteria should be playability. That means layout, gameplay flow, how well the map plays. Aesthetics are well and good, but you could have a cruddy looking map that plays amazing and an amazing looking map that plays poorly. Plus, the Dev team can take the winning map and dress it up nice once that time comes. In essence, the map should play well with a full 12v12 server, but also be able to play well in a competitive match, hence why I think objective styles should be limited. Why don't we push the community to actually build GAMEPLAY maps instead of artwork? The best GAMEPLAY wins. And....let the Comp crowd outline what that entails. The Devs can always art it up if the basics are already good. Agreed. That's what I was getting at. Obviously a mapper can make the map pretty to the best of their ability, but it shouldn't be a criteria for judging. Yeah I agree. Bump. Wondering if we can get any kind of word on if this will actually kick off any time soon. I see on the AA facebook page that people are asking for new maps. What do you know? They are slated for "soon" and believe me I feel the pressure more than you Remastering old maps would also be cool like Pipeline, Border, Urban Assault etc Or just adding already UMM versions of those old maps or new maps to the official list would also rock! Oh and Mountain Pass, forgot to add that little fella in	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4043
__label__wiki	0.528594	0.528594	Peace Corps and Pizza - Session 1 \| NOVEMBER 14, 2018 11:30am - 12:15pm\|Luncheon\|Map Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, make a difference for a community in need and have the experience... 12:15pm - 1:00pm\|Luncheon\|Map November 13, 2018\|November 15, 2018 Showing 68 event for November 14, 2018. WED \| NOVEMBER 14, 2018 Race Card Walls All Day \| Other \| Repeating Daily Subject of the Month: Diversity - Race Wall Card All Day \| Student Activity \| Map Warm Clothing and Canned Food Drive Traumatic Death Online Course (1 CEU) National Career Development Month All Day \| Other Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) All Day \| Reminder/Deadline \| Repeating Daily Human Trafficking Online Course (1 CEU) National Career Development Week 19th Annual Norman N. Krieger, MD Lecture in Geriatric Medicine All Day \| Conference Winter 2019 Clinical Engineering Internship at Beaumont Health for Biomedical Engineering Graduate Students All Day \| Recruitment \| Repeating Daily Beyond Hollywood: American Indian Identities Novel Blocks for Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Surgery 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. \| Grand Rounds \| Map Neurosurgery Grand Rounds 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. \| Grand Rounds \| Map What’s Hot and What’s Not-Making Sense of Myopathies and Our Approach to Providing Anesthesia National Career Development Day - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. \| Career Event AST Show #2 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. \| Special Event \| Map Winter Wishes Raffle 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. \| Fund Raiser \| Map 2018 GSA Annual Scientific Meetings to be held in Boston, MA 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. \| Seminar \| Repeating Custom 2018 Community Apple Days at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. \| Recruitment Hero and Villian Food Truck 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. \| Other \| Repeating Custom Like Homestyle Catering food Truck A Case Study in Drug Discovery and Development: Structure-based Design and Evaluation of Inhibitors Against the Norovirus Protease 11:00 a.m. - Noon \| Grand Rounds \| Map Pop-up Thrift Store 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. \| Fund Raiser \| Map Peace Corps and Pizza - Session 1 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. \| Luncheon \| Map WSU NCFDD One-year Anniversary Open House Noon - 2:00 p.m. \| Seminar \| Map Wellness Warrior Biometric Screening Noel Night Noon - 1:00 p.m. \| Reception \| Map Pathology Lecture Series Noon - 3:00 p.m. \| Special Event How to Determine the Sentencing in Japan Noon - 1:00 p.m. \| Lecture \| Map RNA Regulation in the Immune System 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. \| Luncheon \| Map WLC Monthly Meeting 12:15 p.m. - 1:25 p.m. \| Meeting \| Map EBLS Meeting Mindfulness Session - Yoga 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. \| Special Event \| Map "Our 18th Century Constitution, Congress, the President, and the Two-Party Political System" - The Humanities Center 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. \| Lecture \| Map World Languages Expo 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. \| Special Event \| Map Utility Resource Group, LLC Information Session 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. \| Career Event \| Map Healthy Eating & Nutrition - Wellness Workshop for WSU Military Community 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. \| Workshop Maternal Micronutrient Supplementation During Pregnancy Mitigates Adverse Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: Preliminary Findings From a Randomized Clinical Trial 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. \| Grand Rounds \| Map Mathematics PDE Seminar - Rafayel Teymurazyan Psychiatry Grand Rounds 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. \| Grand Rounds Muslim Women on College Campus 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. \| Support Group \| Repeating Weekly Library tools in support of conducting research 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. \| Workshop \| Map Workshop: How to Use COS Pivot to Search for External Funding 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. \| Training \| Map Post-Bach: What's it All About MSN Information Meeting Pet Therapy for Law Students 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. \| Special Event \| Map \| Repeating Custom Phosphorylation-dependent phase transition of Activator of G-protein Signaling 3 (AGS3): implications for noncanonical signaling cross-talk WSU Demsgiving Celebration 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. \| Meeting Cultivating a Mindful Life Study Abroad: Poland Culture Information Session 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. \| Other \| Map Open Field Reading Series - Johannes Görannson 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. \| Lecture \| Map Wayne Advantage-Macomb Planning Session 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. \| Recruitment \| Map Mindfulness Session - Discussion Nancy Philippart and Thomas McGrail Center for Global Engineering Education 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. \| Special Event WSU Map-A-Thon 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. \| Student Activity Global Health Book Club Medical School Curriculum Google Hangout CKI Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. \| Meeting \| Map \| Repeating Custom	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4052
__label__cc	0.658941	0.341059	BiologyPhilosophy Saving Social Constructivism By David Sloan Wilson, Lynette ShawOctober 9, 2018 9 Comments The scholarly world has been rocked by an online article titled “Academic Grievance Studies and the Corruption of Scholarship” by Helen Pluckrose, James A. Lindsay, and Peter Boghossian, which reports a massive hoax designed to expose “the problems of ideologically-motivated scholarship, radical skepticism, and cultural constructivism.” The authors wrote 20 articles advancing absurd positions and submitted them to prestigious academic cultural studies journals. Many of them were accepted, which the authors contend demonstrates that the journals were more about promoting sophistry than good scholarship. We are both scientists who are familiar with the current of skepticism toward science that runs through the humanities. However, we also regard social constructivism as part of the essence of what it means to be human. We, therefore, think that social constructivism needs to be saved — from its most extreme proponents and its most extreme critics. There is a middle ground that needs to be established and defended against polarized views on both sides. David Sloan Wilson and Lynette Shaw Discuss Social Constructivism https://evolution-institute.org/new.evolution-institute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/audio_only_1.m4a The reasonable middle ground is based on a combination of evolutionary theory and complexity theory. Evolutionary science became highly gene-centric during most of the 20th century, ceding the study of human culture to other disciplines. Only during the last few decades have evolutionists gone back to basics by framing evolution in terms of variation, selection, and heredity, with genes as only one of several inheritance mechanisms. Other mechanisms include epigenetics, forms of learning found in many species, and forms of symbolic thought that are distinctively human[i]. With terms such as “extended evolutionary synthesis”, “dual inheritance theory”, “cultural multilevel selection”, and “niche construction” evolutionists are just starting to explore terrain that is new for them but well-traveled by scholars in the social sciences and humanities—a bit like the European explorers of the 19th century encountering native people for the first time[ii]. Complex systems theory and tools such as agent-based modeling are required to understand how the macro-level dynamics of social constructivism emerge from the micro-dynamics of human cognitive psychology. This enterprise is only beginning and the first models illustrate a rich array of possibilities, such as the spontaneous formation of subgroups, path dependency, lock-in, and endogenous cultural change. However, these are just proofs of concept until they are related to information on real-world cultural systems—and the “thicker” the description of a given culture, the better. We understand and appreciate the motivating concern behind Pluckrose, Lindsay, and Peter Boghossian’s exposé. For instance, Paul Boghossian’s book Fear of Knowledge: Against Relativism and Constructivism, covers the same ground without resorting to guerrilla tactics. These excesses of humanistic scholarship should be acknowledged, critiqued, and addressed. Yet, scientists and scholars committed to the pursuit of objective knowledge need to be humble about their ability to overcome their own cultural biases. Here is a telling passage from the exposé, concerning the failure of the peer review process to weed out their absurd submissions: This isn’t so much of a problem with peer review itself as a recognition that peer review can only be as unbiased as the aggregate body of peers being called upon to participate. The skeptical checks and balances that should characterize the scholarly process have been replaced with a steady breeze of confirmation bias that blows grievance studies scholarship ever further off course. This isn’t how research is supposed to work. Unfortunately, this is how scientific and scholarly research does work whenever a community of scientists and scholars is trapped within the bubble of their own social constructions. A glance at scientific theories of race and gender during the 19th century is sufficient to make this point. The solution is to make the scientific community as culturally diverse as possible. Of course, the community must also be committed to the pursuit of objective knowledge. That is the middle ground that needs to be established and defended against polarized views on both sides. The One Culture: Four New Books Indicate that the Barrier Between Science and the Humanities is at Last Breaking Down Why Did Sociology Declare Independence from Biology (and Can They Be Reunited)? An Interview with Russell Schutt. Cultural Anthropology and Cultural Evolution: Tear Down This Wall! A Conversation with Robert Paul Truth and Reconciliation for Social Darwinism [i] Jablonka, E., & Lamb, M. (2006). Evolution in Four Dimensions: Genetic, Epigenetic, Behavioral, and Symbolic Variation in the History of LIfe. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. [ii] Joseph Henrich discusses the encounter between European explorers and native people in his book The Secret of Our Success: How Culture is Driving Human Evolution, Domesticating Our Species, and Making us Smarter. David Sloan Wilson is SUNY Distinguished Professor of Biology and Anthropology at Binghamton University. He applies evolutionary theory to all aspects of humanity in addition to the rest of life, both in his own research and as director of EvoS, a unique campus-wide evolutionary studies program that recently received NSF funding to expand into a nationwide consortium. His books include Darwin’s Cathedral: Evolution, Religion, and the Nature of Society, Evolution for Everyone: How Darwin’s Theory Can Change the Way We Think About Our Lives, and The Neighborhood Project: Using Evolution to Improve My City, One Block at a Time and Does Altruism Exist? Culture, Genes, and the Welfare of Others. . Lynette Shaw Lynette Shaw is a fellow in the Michigan Society of Fellows and an assistant professor of Complex Systems. One of her lines of work employs computational social science methods to study social constructions of value and money in the context of digital currencies such as Bitcoin. The second part of her research is devoted to theorizing and modeling the emergence of cultural dynamics from individual cognitive processing. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Washington in 2016. Previous PostTerritoriality in Sports Next PostThe Obstetrical Dilemma, Dismantled: Human Childbirth is Not a Dilemma Sosyal inşacılığı kurtarmak – David Sloan Wilson – Dünyadan Çeviri says: […] Makul ortak zemin, evrim teorisi ile karmaşıklık teorisinin bir birleşimine dayanıyor. Evrim bilimi 20. yüzyılın çoğunluğu boyunca, insan kültürünün araştırılmasını diğer disiplinlere terk ederek, son derece gen-merkezli hale geldi. Ancak geçtiğimiz son birkaç on yıl boyunca, genleri sayısız kalıtım mekanizmasından yalnızca bir tanesi sayarak evrimi varyasyon, seleksiyon ve kalıtım açısından ele almaya ve işin özüne dönmeye başladılar. Diğer mekanizmalar arasında epigenetik, birçok türde mevcut bulunan öğrenme biçimleri ve insana özgü olan sembolik düşünce biçimleri var[i]. “Genişletilmiş evrimsel sentez,” “ikili kalıtım teorisi,” “kültürel çok seviyeli seleksiyon” ve “niş inşası” gibi terimlerle, evrimciler kendileri için yeni olan ama sosyal bilimler ve beşeri bilimlerdeki bilim insanlarının iyi bildiği bir alanı henüz incelemeye başlıyorlar—tıpkı 19. yüzyılda Avrupalı kaşiflerin yerli halkla ilk kez karşılaşması gibi[ii]. […] Nicholas S. Thompson says: The problem we are having in academia relates to a schism that occurred in American Pragmatism between the that based on the ordinary language use of the word, pragmatic, and that based on the rigorous scientific PRACTICE of 19th Century chemists sponsored by Charles Peirce, which Peirce himself ultimately called PRAGMATICISM. In the 1950’s, in the Eisenhower years, we shared a Deweyan consensus about Truth and Democracy which the last 60 years has served to tear down. That consensus, regrettably, arose in part because of the powerful negative examples of the Nazi’s and the Soviets. Absent these totalitarian examples to oppose, we are becoming them. Society cannot precede without some common faith in rules of engagement, both intellectual and governmental, that lead to the truth. Over my lifetime, we have seen the erosion of institutions (eg,the Departmental Colloquium, the real oral defense? The dreaded Outside Member?) designed to check faddism in scientific research. For those among you who think that the history of scientific thought has something to do with its present problems, I strongly recommend reading some of Peirce’s work. It’s not easy going, and it is given, unfortunately, to the very vicissitudes of interpretation that Peirce would have deplored. But in this day when we have lost faith that there is a truth of any matter, or if there is, that we will ever share it, Peirce’s faith in the convergence of opinion through rigorous research by community of inquiry is wonderfully bracing. Ted Howard says: Yes, this is deep and complex. Yes we are dealing with deeply nested sets of complex adaptive systems (up to 20 and sometimes more levels). The classical notion of “Truth” (that one can be absolutely certain of something) must be one of the first casualties, and it needs to be replaced with contextually relevant confidence. And in some contexts that confidence can be very high indeed, within 20 decimals of unity in the cased of modern processors with regulated temperature and power supplies. In some contexts, some systems can be very reliable indeed, in other contexts not so much. Of course some things are socially constructed, but not all things. Of course social construction has a role in our perceptions, but so do evolved biochemical and social constructs, and choice. The issue is not with the claim that some things are socially constructed, that is obvious. The issue is with the claim that all things are socially constructed, and that is not a simple claim to disprove, and I am satisfied that it has been disproved beyond any shadow of reasonable doubt. So where does that leave us? We are in a deeply dangerous border area, between scarcity and abundance. We have a socially dominant valuation mechanism (markets) that are scarcity based and cannot give a positive value to the universal abundance of anything. We have technologies capable of the delivery of universal abundance of a large and exponentially growing set of goods and services. Most people are still firmly inside of the accepted social construct of money and markets, and cannot yet step beyond it to see the existential level dangers present. And certainly, yes, markets do perform many levels of very complex and necessary risk management, including distributed cognition and distributed risk management and distributed governance. So developing effective transition strategies is a seriously non-trivial complex task; and it is one we need to complete in the next decade. Bob Lapsley says: Exactly so, summarily ostracized, those few who do see and speak… from the margins. Hank Vandenburgh says: Not a big problem. Pluckrose et al. mainly attacked silly postmodernism. It had no implications for real social constructionism. Evolutionary psychology chauvinists see all human behavior as a direct reflex of maximizing fitness, but human experience is actually layered. EP is true at base. But individual psychology and collective culture weigh in to create higher levels that are more complex. Helga Vierich says: The supposed gulf between “socially constructed” and “evolved” behaviour is an excellent example of a completely socially constructed problem. Humans literally evolved to use intergenerational and inter-community transmission of a vast body of information. This constitutes culture. A cultural body of information does not just serve to supply the ideas people use to think with, but also to economic as well as social knowledge, technologies, and skills. Ideology is often explanation or at least justification, for the whole cultural pattern. Institutions too are shaped by the kind of economy people have, and also justified by ideas. So economic behaviour, social institutions, and ideas (especially the causal explanations) are all inter-related aspect that can vary among cultures. Being a highly mobile hunter-gatherer is no more determined by genetic predispositions than being a stockbroker: people who live in herding economies are not born with a stronger desire to follow livestock around; industrialism did not develop because of some mutation that caused coal miners to reproduce more successfully than farmers. What is generalizable and more plausibly evolutionary about human behaviour is that humans have a universal tendency to high grade food choices, to fall in love, to read with compassion and empathy, to be individualistic, to build shelters, to seek or create heat sources, to decorate things and bodies, to communicate symbolically, to enjoy parties, to have a high play drive, and an overactive agency-seeking cognition. That should have been “to read others with compassion and empathy”. Peter van den Engel says: Evolution by itself means change, so therefore the construction changes with it. There is not one truth/ but an evolving one. However there are levels on which an accepted construction keeps behaving within its parameters and therefore becomes predictable. Like describing how a type of animal species behaves. Actually that is not evolution. Evolution theory in concept could be the only science being able to describe and foretell changes which are not symmetrical. Which is unique because all sciences are based on understanding only symmetries. The background for this as a reliable tool is provided by a.level of natural physics understanding which explains the behavior of energy and time. This actually includes understanding quantum physics as well, which is our standard reality and at the same time explains why and when it’s not always the same one. Evolution Institute – Saving Social Constructivism \| Ted Howard NZ's Blog says: […] Saving Social Constructivism […] Leave a Reply to Nicholas S. Thompson Cancel Reply	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4058
__label__wiki	0.98841	0.98841	''Sex'' and Money Inside the making of Madonna's wildly successful erotic fantasy book By Giselle Benatar So, is this a book, or what? Well, yes and no. Madonna’s Sex — her raunchy, trashy, cheesy, phenomenally successful 128-page collection of shock-by-the-numbers erotic fantasy — certainly lives up to Warner Books’ advance billing as the ”publishing event of the year.” There are the sheer numbers: 500,000 U.S. copies reportedly sold in a week, and the same number of international copies are going just as fast (Warner says that despite the demand, the million-copy initial shipment is Sex‘s only printing; the books are individually numbered and designed to be collector’s items). There are the much-discussed paraphernalia — the whips, the chains, the knife, the leashes, the gags, the prophylactic-like Mylar wrapping, the metal covers, the self-destructive binding. And there are the cries of outrage and amusement: the denunciations by critics and conservatives, the chorus of more confused comments. More than a half-million copies in a week? This isn’t the publishing event of the year, it’s the publishing event of the century. But the key word here is event: Sex is less a book than a slickly contrived, shrewdly marketed happening. People aren’t buying it for the aesthetics of its photos and text, which rarely rise above the level of Penthouse. They’re buying it because of who is in the photos and who wrote the text. Sex is hype. The charge is hardly new to Madonna. Every product of her decade-old career has contained a dollop of serious intent fused with a heaping measure of shock and image massage. But nothing the 34-year-old dollarwise diva has done matches the pose and tease of this book. Sex is her masterpiece of media manipulation, and here — blow by blow, kink by kink — is how she pulled it off. In the beginning was the idea, but whose was it? Madonna has said she got the notion for Sex in the summer of 1991, between takes on the Indiana set of A League of Their Own. Judith Regan, a vice president and senior editor at Simon & Schuster, begs to differ. She claims she flew out to L.A. for a meeting with Madonna and Freddy DeMann, her business manager, in March 1991, armed with a proposal for a similar collection of photo-erotica. Regan says Madonna ”loved” the idea and shook hands on a deal but never got back in touch. ”Sleazy and stupid,” is how she describes Madonna’s behavior. ”I wouldn’t have minded if she sent me a note,” says Regan, ”but she showed no graciousness, no manners.” Madonna’s publicist, Liz Rosenberg, refuses to confirm or deny the story, but this much is certain: Before League wrapped last fall, Madonna had made Sex her next project. The first person she approached was New York photographer and her longtime collaborator Steven Meisel. The book would be titled X (she changed it after Spike Lee claimed the letter for his film Malcolm X), and Meisel, a soul mate since he shot 1984’s Like a Virgin album cover, would shoot it. ”Madonna and I can keep up with each other,” says Meisel, 34. ”I’m doing things to make people think too. It’s not really to antagonize or to push people’s buttons. It’s really to present another way of seeing things. We also have our sense of humor in common, so a lot of the work we do together is tongue in cheek.” Meisel immediately began assembling the Sex team. It included art director Fabien Baron, 33, who has revamped such high-end magazines as Italian Vogue, Interview, and Harper’s Bazaar; fashion stylist Paul Cavaco, 40, a former partner in the powerful fashion public relations house Keeble Cavaco & Duka; hairstylist Garren, 39, who has coiffed the likes of Farrah Fawcett and Audrey Hepburn; and French makeup artist Francois Nars, who made over Isabella Rossellini, Jessica Lange, and Lauren Hutton. Their one common denominator: ”All of them have done provocative work in their own right,” Meisel says. 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__label__wiki	0.892469	0.892469	Wayward Pines Chad Hodge guest blog: Episode 8 By Chad Hodge Liane Hentscher/Fox Miniseries, The title of this eighth episode of Wayward Pines is “The Friendliest Place on Earth.” Not a bad title, but we also could have called it “All the World’s a Stage.” Now that you’ve seen both sides, isn’t that what Wayward Pines really is? It’s one massive piece of theater. Think about it. The town is the stage and the residents are the actors. The superstructure is the backstage and its employees are the stage crew. David Pilcher (Toby Jones) is the director, his sister Pam (Melissa Leo) is the stage manager, and together they have created the world’s largest (and now only) piece of immersive theater. Ever been to a Renaissance Faire? You know how everybody wears tunics and chain mail and does their best Cockney accent between bites of turkey legs? It’s an immersive world with shops and shows and when you run into Jill from accounting she’s in a purple rope dress with cleavage down to her navel screaming “The Queen is coming! The Queen is coming!” And she grabs your hand and you high-tail it through the crowd to get a glimpse of Her Majesty. Kinda like Wayward Pines, right? The only difference is that you don’t have to fake a Cockney accent in Wayward Pines. Oh, and if you try to leave Wayward Pines, you will get eaten alive. The biggest structure on Main Street is the theater, which is a nod to the idea that the town is the stage and this is all one big performance. When the residents are “on” and the microphones are live they have to say their lines. Kate and Harold (Carla Gugino and Reed Diamond) play the parts of shopkeeper and toymaker. Arlene (Siobhan Fallon Hogan) plays the part of the sheriff’s secretary. Theresa (Shannyn Sossamon) is trying to play the part of a realtor. When they’re off-stage they whisper to each other about where to go next or what they really think of that other actor they just had to kiss. There’s something kind of fun about it, right? If I could buy a ticket to immerse in the town of Wayward Pines for a day, knowing I could leave, I absolutely would. Who doesn’t love dressing up and pretending to be someone else for a while? I think I’d want to work at Pine Cones & Candy, the sweets and ice cream shop. Maybe Beverly (Juliette Lewis) would come in and we could freestyle-improv about the ’90s and the importance of Salt-N-Pepa (in whispers of course). The best actors find a real truth with the character they’re embodying. Same goes for the resident actors in the production of Wayward Pines. I think this is well-exemplified in one of the flashbacks in this episode. It’s the scene where Kate is in a therapy session with Dr. Jenkins. Obviously “Dr. Jenkins” is David Pilcher’s in-town persona. Behind that role he’s also the director of the entire production, which Kate doesn’t yet know. Kate is also playing two roles: 1) the woman who has assimilated and found a kind of happiness with her husband and her toy store and her Prozac prescription; and 2) the leader of an underground group who will stop at nothing to get out, who crumples that prescription in her purse. What I love most about Carla Gugino’s performance here is that we feel a real degree of truth to Role #1. Check out their dialogue in this scene. And by “scene” I don’t mean a scene in this TV show. Think of it as a scene within the big ongoing play that is their reality in Wayward Pines. Kate: In my life before I was always running… searching… fighting. But the questions I had then are no different than the questions I have now. Why are we here? Why do we breathe in and out? Is there a God? But if I’m honest, in my old life there was also a great degree of fear. There was terror everywhere. It’s what my job as an agent was all about—and I won’t lie, I fed on that adrenaline. But here… I don’t know, it’s like I’ve been forced to live one moment at a time. I’m still asking all the same questions, but the answers are less urgent now. Maybe because I feel safer. Dr. Jenkins: Have you and Harold thought any more about children? Kate: [Smiles] We have been talking about it, yes. Dr. Jenkins: You’d make a great mom, Kate. They’re both acting. But they’re both telling truths. Which is why the play works. Or does it? Behind the scenes in the superstructure, the crew is very proud of the production they’ve mounted. They get to watch it on the cameras like a never-ending reality show. “I love it when they let something juicy slip,” says one of the surveillance techs. Big Brother, anyone? Is it possible to pretend forever? No. It’s not. That’s why people get divorced. Or quit a job. Or come out of the closet. Or drive a truck through a fence. Lucky for us, we don’t really live in Wayward Pines. Or do we? Don’t we mostly move through our lives playing different roles? The greatest playwright of all time said it: “All the world’s a stage. And all the men and women merely players.” In Wayward Pines, that is quite literally the truth. Find me on Twitter @chad_hodge. 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__label__wiki	0.88925	0.88925	Zoo boss on that shocking death, and the rollicking ride ahead By Jodi Walker And with that, the Animal Avengers have lost their leader. In last week’s black-tie-optional episode of Zoo, intel operative Chloe Tousignant was trapped in a chamber filled with a poisonous gas created by the Noah Objective to wipe out all of the world’s mutated animals. And while the first few minutes of this week’s hour seemed to indicate that Chloe would be just fine — the successful mouth-to-mouth, the supportive love interest, the gasped-out words — directing the rest of the team toward her pal Jamie in Caraquet would be the last thing she did. That’s right, this summer show about electricity-conducting ants and airplane-chasing elephants just killed off one of its main characters. The main character, according to Zoo executive producer Josh Appelbaum, whom EW spoke to about the choice to kill everybody’s favorite French operative: “In many ways, on a sort of procedural level for our team, she was the glue,” said Appelbaum. “Chloe was at the center of so many stories, so to do it this way allows us to shift the entire dynamic of the show, and to go a level deeper with all of these characters.” As for those other characters, Appelbaum told us that between the Noah Objective and Jackson’s quickly mutating genes, the Animal Avengers are looking at some pretty tight time constraints in the back half the season. So, we hope your mysteriously-funded superjet come with seatbelts, because below, Appelbaum discusses with EW how Zoo’s animal apocalypse is about to become a bumpy — well, bumpier — ride. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: In season 2 especially, Chloe had become the consummate leader for this team; what brought about the decision to have her exit in such a painful way? JOSH APPELBAUM: To lose Chloe felt like it would be this incredibly profound loss — that it would put such a huge hole in our team just as they’re starting to understand the next phase of the mutation, with them sort of scrambling to figure out how to keep their mission going and how to stay on track. And with Jackson, it’s like, here is this guy, there’s something wrong with him, and Chloe was his real confidant in this. So being able to explore what it was like for him losing that person in this moment felt like it was really kind of compelling stuff. [Chloe’s death] sort of doubles down on the commitment of our team to go solve the problem, because now they need to finish the work that Chloe, in many ways, started. What are the Animal Avengers facing now with the loss of their leader, and who should we expect to step up to the plate moving forward? I think the feeling is that our team has lost its center of gravity. I don’t want to spoil it, but there’s definitely a discussion in episode 6 of, now that she’s gone, who is the North Star of the team, who is the leader? It’s a job that no one is necessarily dying to have, and what I’ll say is, it will end up in the hands of the person who wants it the least. [Laughs.] It was a bittersweet episode. We lost Chloe, but her dying words helped the team find Jamie. Is it safe to say the gang is back together again? The gang is definitely back together, and for a good long while, they’re here to stay. It was very much a conscious decision to balance out the loss of Chloe; we’re starting in darkness; let’s end in the light that Jamie is reunited with the team. Somehow there’s a feeling of hope moving forward, and not just loss. And now when Jamie gets reunited with the team where they thought, Oh Jamie, our reporter from Los Angeles, and it’s like, no, no, no — she’s evolved way beyond that now, she’s seen things way darker than any of them have ever seen. Perhaps she’s even bringing a new addition to the team in the form of Logan? Logan is definitely part of the family now. Without giving anything away, I would say that Logan is somebody with a huge heart who will massively complicate things for our team. And I’ll let you read into that any way you like. [Laughs.] And now that Mitch has well and truly come up with a plan to find the cure — track the final three remaining animals that represent genomic fossils on the triple helix DNA — what does the future look like for the team and keeping Jackson from turning into a, y’know, mutant? The one thing I feel very good about saying is, from this point on, the season is just a bullet train. We mapped it out, and [the majority of] the season only takes place over the course of a few weeks. So you’re going to see Jackson go down the wormhole pretty quickly, and we’re definitely putting that stuff front and center this season. We’re not doing some slow burn where, oh, maybe if we get to a third season, we’ll see what happens with Jackson. It is on. He’s in trouble, and he needs to be healed and fixed quickly. It’s a pretty rollicking ride from this point on. That’s enough about the humans — what are these animals up to? To me, one of the fun things we’ve been doing this season is, as part of this Phase 2, the animals aren’t just attacking the humans, they’re sort of making this world uninhabitable for the humans. But we’ve been somewhat upfront about the notion that they’re not doing this out of malice. If anything, it’s the biological imperative to survive. Because we’re the ones getting in the way of the planet. [Laughs.] They are evolving, and part of their evolution is realizing, “You guys are the problem and we’d probably be doing a lot better on this planet without you.” Zoo airs at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. 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__label__wiki	0.956242	0.956242	Ben Caplan Recontextualizes Refugee Tales on 'Old Stock' The old-timey effort, which first evolved from a play of the same name, seeks to illuminate our times through the century-old story of Eastern European migrants. Photo: Jamie Kronick By Kyle Mullin Those who speak in dog whistles against immigrants and refugees may very well assume that a white, small-town fellow like Ben Caplan would concur. But aside from resolutely disagreeing on moral and political grounds, the Halifax-based folk star also balked at former Prime Minister Stephen Harper's pandering to "old stock Canadians" on the federal campaign trail in 2015 for another reason. "By all rights I'm supposed to be in that category of old stock Canadians," Caplan tells Exclaim! "But my dad wasn't. My grandfather wasn't, and my great grandfather certainly wasn't." Caplan says Harper's contentious comments inspired the name of a musical he co-wrote, as well as then ensuing new LP, fittingly called Old Stock. The former PM's phrasing, of course, caused an uproar during the campaign, and has reverberated in this rising alt-right era ever since. That leaves Caplan, whose grandparents were children of Eastern European Jewish migrants, to wonder: "Where do you draw the line? Suddenly: 'Oh it's ok, you're now in the in club. But them, over there? Fuck them.' It just seems so absurd and false to me. It made me want to make a play, and made me want to write these songs." Specifically, the songs on the newly released Old Stock tell the story of a pair of Jewish Romanian refugees who fled to Canada, fell in love, and got on with their lives, even as they contended with anti-Semitism once again in their adopted home. The music incorporates aged Eastern European elements like squealing fiddles and accordions. And both that sonic styling and the album's lyrics first stemmed from a play of the same name that Caplan co-wrote with Christian Barry and Hannah Moscovitch, the latter of whom drew on scraps of stories left over from her ancestors' trek from Romania to Halifax in 1908. In order to provide a suitable sonic backdrop to the concept album's narrative, Caplan and his collaborators utilized the Klezmer style and instruments that fit that bygone era, before pushing through those old conventions with modern ingenuity. "My motivation was to mine these old world sounds, take the clarinets and the accordions, the melodies of a Klezmer violin, but to not treat them as museum pieces, to not believe there's a static tradition I have to be faithful to," Caplan says of the way his band throws in haunting new flourishes to a bygone playing style. Caplan says he and his collaborators dug into that century-old period of mass migration because of a desire to "think about the contemporary refugee crisis, and to think about the humanity of those who are going through very similar experiences today." So what do those current refugees, be they Syrian or from other locales, think of the play and the new album? Caplan recalls how, after several curtain calls, audience members would approach him: "Many of them talked about the weird repeats of history that seem to be reflected in the play, where just a hundred years ago it was one group, and now it's another group. "We seem to have short memories." How strange to be touring and playing concerts at this moment in USA history. The songs we are singing are about refugees. The song below, Lullaby, is about giving up everything for the sake of the child. What is happening here and now is a crime.https://t.co/1OiKKkXjSJ — Ben Caplan (@bencaplanmusic) June 19, 2018 Old Stock is out now on Rhyme and Reason Records. More Ben Caplan Ben Caplan East Coast Music Awards Unveil 2019 Nominees The East Coast Music Awards will once again be handed out in 2019, honouring Canadian artists from the easternmost provinces, and this year'... Ben Caplan Old Stock Who'd have thought that aged Eastern European music could sound so accessible, thanks to some pointed modern twists? Credit Ben Caplan, argu... Ben Caplan Returns with 'Old Stock' Concept Album Just shy of three years on from delivering his Birds with Broken Wings LP, Ben Caplan has lifted the curtain on a new full-length effort. Ti... Hangout Handbook The Shmancy Side of Halifax In our annual Hangout Handbook, Exclaim! asks some of our favourite artists to discuss an ideal day in their hometown. Here, Ben Caplan disc... Ben Caplan Scène Tartan Homes Stage, Ottawa ON, June 27 Sitting and singing animatedly at a Steinway Grand piano on the Tartan Homes Stage in front of City Hall, Ben Caplan looked positively debon...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4064
__label__wiki	0.75735	0.75735	Wiley CEO Mark Allin leaves abruptly May 8, 2017 exechange After less than two years on the job Laud, praise, thanks and good wishes for Allin Matt Kissner taking over in the interim Allin spoke briefly and said 39 words (exechange) — Hoboken, New Jersey, May 08, 2017 — Mark Allin, chief executive of Wiley, leaves. It is an abrupt change. As announced by John Wiley and Sons, Inc. in a news release and in a regulatory filing published on Monday, May 08, 2017, Mark J. Allin leaves the post as Chief Executive Officer at the publishing company in a surprising move after less than two years on the job, effective immediately. Wiley will undertake a search for a successor. Allin’s duties are taken over in the interim by Matt Kissner, currently Chairman of the Board at John Wiley and Sons, Inc. “Family reasons” The sudden management change is explained as follows. Wiley said: “President and CEO Mark Allin has resigned for family reasons, effective immediately.” The phrase “family reasons” opens the door to speculation. Precise information about the future plans of Allin was not immediately available. Wiley said: “On May 8, 2017, Mark J. Allin, President and Chief Executive Officer of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. … and director on the Company’s Board of Directors, resigned from the Company.” On the job as CEO since 2015 Mark J. Allin was appointed the Company’s 12th President and Chief Executive Officer on June 1, 2015 and was simultaneously appointed to the Board. Allin joined Wiley with the acquisition of Capstone Publishing in 2000 (which he co-founded), after holding numerous senior positions at Blackwell Publishing, Simon & Schuster, and Pearson. In 2003, he became Vice President and Managing Director, Wiley Asia, before being promoted to Executive Vice President, Professional Development, in 2010 and then Chief Operating Officer in 2015. Allin’s publishing career has spanned three decades and began after studying at Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom and working as a teacher in Zimbabwe. Read the full story in the exechange report 20.2017 ($). Worldpay Co-CEO Philip Jansen leaves Sanmina CEO Bob Eulau leaves Forum Energy CEO Prady Iyyanki leaves Red Robin CEO Denny Post leaves abruptly CapStar CEO Claire Tucker leaves her post Sonic Automotive CEO Scott Smith leaves post abruptly Ameris CEO Dennis Zember leaves Avis Budget CEO Larry De Shon leaves Ascena CEO David Jaffe leaves Burlington Stores CEO Tom Kingsbury leaves his post HobokenInc.John Wiley and SonsMark J. AllinMatthew S. KissnerNew JerseyPublishing - BooksServicesWiley Previous PostInfinity CEO Jim Gober hands over to Glen GodwinNext PostHexcel CFO Wayne Pensky hands over to Patrick Winterlich	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4066
__label__cc	0.710226	0.289774	Ukulele Underground Forums > Ukulele Boards > Uke Talk > Uke players: got rhythm? View Full Version : Uke players: got rhythm? hotnuts So I took the plunge, ordered a flea and am now spending most of my days looking at uke videos on the net while I wait for the package to arrive. I would like to have your opinion on something that has kind of annoyed me when watching a lot of those videos. It seems that the dreaded unsteady-rhythm problem is especially acute in the ukulele community. I have seen countless videos and heard a number of sound samples in which people just randomly accelerate and decelerate the beat of their playing to the point where it really gets annoying to listen to. The music loses a lot of its impact because the flow is really affected. This seems to not only be true of random uke players on youtube, but also of accomplished players. Sorry, no sample here, but if you watch the dvd The Joy of Uke, there is a guest appearance of Travis Harrelson who plays an amazing couple of songs. Same thing though, he doesn’t seem to care about keeping a steady beat. So here are the explanatory hypotheses I would like you to help me appraise: 1- The Uke comes from an informal music tradition in the context of which little emphasis has been placed on the structural constraints usually imposed on music of other styles such as classical or even rock music. 2- The uke is not an intimidating instrument which means it attracts players who have little formal musical background and are likely to learn by themselves (not being coached to keep the beat). 3- Most uke players play alone and therefore have no need to be keep a steady beat to ensure they play in sync with others at jams. 4- I am too stuck up for such a laid-back instrument. 5- Any other ideas? What do you all make of this? Methinks you're too over analytical and over diagnosing playing a uke. Just go with the flow and enjoy. My $.02 . . . Your package will come. Just hang on. I am waiting too and am just about to go nuts it's taking so long. When you get it you'll have lots of fun. As for your other part of the post. Well, I know what you're saying, but..... What I try to do is concentrate on my own playing. Don't like what other players do? Don't worry about it. You'll be so busy trying to learn yourself that you don't need to concern yourself with the "problems" of others. That is just my opinion. :) Why not check out all the sites and print out some tabs or songs for strumming to keep you busy. Explore the top 50 ukulele sites. You will learn a lot and maybe find some fun uke stuff to purchase -- and to wait for. MGM has a wonderful e-bay store. Look at all the pretty ukuleles for sale. If the videos make you crazy, do some other ukulele busywork until your flea comes. I have a flea and it's a lot of fun. Enjoy freedive135 Yes I will admit it, I to am sometimes subject to WMS (white mans syndrome) otherwise know and NO Rhythm, but with me it comes and goes like a bad rash..... upskydowncloud It seems that the dreaded unsteady-rhythm problem is especially acute in the ukulele community. I have seen countless videos and heard a number of sound samples in which people just randomly accelerate and decelerate the beat of their playing to the point where it really gets annoying to listen to. I have this problem too. I don't think it's specifically related to the ukulele community though, I think it just affects uke players more because they tend to be self taught and may not play with others and probably won't begin by learning music from sheet music with timing annotation. I know most tab is completely void of any time signature. It takes quite a naturally musical person to be able to play with the correct rhythm without being taught, or it just comes with tonnes of practice. Like Kanaka916 says, just go with the flow, uke playing is more about having fun than being spot in perfect in the way you play it. I think the lack of perfection is quite charming. Although I do wish I was as good as the likes of Aldrine sometimes! deach Wow! I can't wait until you get your uke and show the ukulele community how it's done maestro. uke142464 i think it might be on purpose, its just the feeling of the song. some people enjoy the loose feeling of it, while others (you) enjoy a strong feeling of a steady beat. to me its the difference between an abstract painting and a life-like painting . my $0.02 deach lol...... lol Yeah, I can see how that might have come through as slightly arrogant. But notice I don't say anywhere I'll do better. I'm a crappy guitar player and I'm sure i'll be crappy at the uke too. The worse might not be my playing though. I have a vocal range of about two notes (C and then something halfway between C and C#). Doesn't matter if I have fun right. Still, I thought it was a legitimate observation. But upskydowncloud must be right. Maybe I should just watch more guitar/mandolin/banjo videos on youtube to convince myself the uke community is not an outlier. I just might do that tonight. I think the lack of perfection is quite charming. Methinks you're too over analytical And one vote for option 4... :rolleyes: I see some of you have experienced the wait. It's tough but it should arrive soon. I like the analogy. Quite perceptive. Still, I thought it was a legitimate observation. Well you did give us Option 4.... It's one thing to say "did you ever notice that uke players don't always have the perfect rhythm" but it's another thing to point out someone's playing. The guy is on the internet - if you don't like his lesson, ask him for your money back. You are right. my disclaimer and compliments were insufficient. I edited the original post. I am horrible at keeping time. When I listen back to some of my stuff, I cringe. It's something I need to get better at, and I continue to work on it. For me, It's really tough to play with feel yet keep consistent time. I tend to get really emotional when I play, so this problem is especially difficult for me. However, when other people are playing with inconsistent time, it doesn't bother me... as long as they're playing with emotion. I'd much rather listen to faulty meter with emotion than robotic paint-by-numbers music bereft of passion. Far be it for me to tell you how to listen to music, but I'd like to echo Kanaka916's wise words. Just go with the flow. UkeNinja Perceptive, but nonetheless flawed. Abstract art has nothing to do with keeping to a framework or "keeping rhythm", quite the opposite in many cases. In the same way, there are plenty of cases where the life-like painting is actually just walking the walk (looking real) but not artistic, and in fact an uncreative carbon copy of everyday forms more easy to relate to for most people. The evoked image of square lines versus lifelike flowing lines in this comparison is a mere stereotype. Said analogy is a quicky with surface appeal, but hard to keep up when push comes to shove. That said, push does not have to come to shove here and keeping rhythm is very hard. Try holding a metronome to your own playing and all but the talented/experienced will fail sadly. I did and cried. Oups, double post, sorry. Mod: please delete this post. thanks I've read a lot of comments on guitar forums suggesting to practice with a metronome. It's never worked for me though. A. Too boring. B. makes me sound mechanical like you say. Maybe when doing scales and such... Does anyone ever use a metronome? Perceptive, but nonetheless flawed. Abstract art has nothing to do with keeping to a framework or "keeping rhythm", . I understood it the other way. Abstract painting as free from the constraints imposed by the canons of classical-life like painting/free from the constraints of the metronome. Big words make seeso's head hurt. Aldrine Guerrero I'm going to have to agree with Seeso on this one. Emotion plays a big role in how the rhythm is gonna be for a song. Especially if a person is playing the ukulele as a solo. Actually any instrument played solo is extremely difficult to play perfectly in time. Although I do practice with a metronome also. Whenever I play music with other people, I wanna play clean and follow the rhythm that was set. So I must also separate notes cleanly. The metronome does indeed help in that case. Due to the ukulele's small size, it's possible to do a lot of intricate strumming patterns which enhances the rhythm. Some players have amazing control over their rhythmic strumming (i.e. James Hill) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO7spLjad3k So yes, we uke players have a lotta rhythm :music: . . . Does anyone ever use a metronome? Same question asked in this thread (http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5012) . . . aww man I thought I had some good stuff goin there......:D I guess emotional is a better way to put it (seeso, aldrine) Boing! Aha---! Apparently I was in over my ninja mask. Good point. Did I hurt seeso's head? I hope you're OK, buddy. Try to think in short sentences to relieve the pain, we don't want you to go green and start smashin' :D Howlin Hobbit K... I'm not going to go back through the thread and do the lil' quote thing, I'll just respond to a few things that caught my eye. First... time signature is one thing, good rhythm is another. You can be hideously off or completely on rhythm in any signature. Second... I find the straight tick, tick, tick of a metronome to be pretty robotic myself. So, what to do? Download any number of midi drum programs (for all platforms... they are ubiquitous) and then lay out a simple drum part in whatever signature (and genre... i.e. rock, samba, whatever) you're trying to work with. I've often had a hella bad time trying to lay down a track while sticking to a click track, but put the most basic drum part to it and suddenly I'm swingin' like a gate. Last, but not least... as regarding playing with emotion: unless you're wildly seesawing back and forth... a) your average audience isn't going to notice, especially if you're putting your heart into it and, most importantly, b) your average audience is on your side. They want to be entertained and they'll give you all sorts of "benefit of the doubt" stuff as long as they see you're cranking it as hard as you can. Trust me on this one. Nobody will ever accuse me of being a fabulous technical player. But audiences dig what I put out. Just enjoy it and that'll set up that wonderful feedback loop: musician is having a good time and communicates that to the audience audience responds by having a good time and communicates that back to the musician musician responds by playing even better audiences responds and... musician has an even better time and communicates that to the audience... start again at step 1 So, sure. Practice to get better and steadier in the rhythm department (the journey is the goal in music) but don't get all be-sweated and/or beat yourself up about minor hiccups.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4070
__label__wiki	0.508907	0.508907	It’s Video Game Day – Get Inside and Play Some Video Games! by Bill-BBY on ‎07-05-2019 02:06 PM (113 Views) Monday, July 8 is National Video Game Day! While this may conjure images of geeks eating chips and drinking soda in their Mom’s basement, video games have transcended the stereotypes associated with them to become a pastime that all ages can enjoy regardless of sex or race. Asterioids NHL '93 Ptifall Yars' Revenge by Bill-BBY ‎04-25-2019 10:17 AM - edited ‎04-25-2019 10:22 AM (268 Views) In a time when you can’t shake a stick without hitting a post-apocalyptic/zombie outbreak movie or TV show, it’s actually pretty rare to find games with this theme that offer true free-from gameplay. Sure, there are plenty of post-apocalyptic shooters out there, but most are very linear and story takes a backseat to having the coolest new gun. 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Visit a participating Best Buy store Saturday, February 6, from Noon to 4 p.m. Local Time to play Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 on PS4. Click here to find out if there's a store near you that will host the event! Store exclusions are subject to change without notice. Please check with your local Best Buy store before attending. Best Buy Life: 2016 Most Anticipated Games 2016 Most Anticipated Best Buy Life: Best of 2015 (Video Games) It’s a new year! I’ve been working on compiling a list of my favorite games from 2015. It was an amazing year for the video game industry. We’ve seen some great franchises continued and some completely new ideas come to life.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4073
__label__cc	0.62767	0.37233	Thread: Screen tearing in PS3 Demo suyside Will the final version of this game be V-synced? I really hope so cause if there will be as much screen tearing as in the PS3 demo i'm gonna avoid this game. TheMoD Come on vsync leads to delayed controls in most cases, I turn it off whenever I can. I'd rather have a little screentearing than controls a la killzone 2 where it takes about half a second for the game to register your input with good programming smooth controls and screen tearing-free graphics are possible... TAPETRVE Now come on, dudes. This game serves us macroblocking, light bleeding and other visual artifacts - seriously, if there's a game that has an actual excuse for some tearing, it's K&L2. D/\\/NTLESS /\ND TR\/E GrievousOdyssey That's cheating ! ... Them sly danish folks ! ... Hi, i'm the one who makes Wall of Text Armadas in a unhinged regular fashion. If you remember me, best start taking your pills again. that's why i think that the tearing is so annoying. the overall artistic style and graphics are great. i just can't stand tearing, it feels like a broken game for me. but hey, it's just me, the vast majority of the players won't bother and buy it anyway. zma1013 I wholly believe they left the screen tearing in to go with all the other visual effects they use to make it look like a grainy, realistic Youtube video. It's part of the style, I'm pretty sure, and it has the added bonus of at least letting the framerate be smoother. One question though, is it present in the Xbox 360 version of the game too? This would tell us a great deal of whether it is intended or not. I just played the PS3 version. but honestly, if they wanna go youtube-style, tearing just doesn't fit. 22nd Aug 2010, 22:48 #9 Here is a Comparison of the PS3 and the PC (final) Version: it seems the tearing is not a means of style but bad programing. http://www.eurogamer.net/videos/kane...-off-ps3-vs-pc Quick Navigation Demo Forum Top	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4075
__label__cc	0.707706	0.292294	A Concert Celebrating Montreal-Made Games - 29 September 2017 Thread: A Concert Celebrating Montreal-Made Games - 29 September 2017 The highest ground... Music Respawn! A Concert Celebrating Montreal-Made Games Montreal composer Maxime Goulet (Warhammer 40,000) wanted to do something really special to help celebrate the 375th anniversary of his city, which is home to more than 125 video game studios. He organized a spectacular concert, featuring music exclusively written for games made in Montreal. The concert is Friday, September 29th at the Place des Arts. As Maxime told me, it's a monumental project, but totally worth the effort. Dina Gilbert will be conducting the 60-member Orchestre Metropolitain, along with a 120-voice choir, performing music from some of the best-known games from Montreal's studios, including Assassin's Creed (Ubisoft): music by Jesper Kyd and Lorne Balfe, Deus Ex (Eidos) music by Michael McCann, and some small but mighty studios like Polytron, who produced FEZ with music by Disasterpeace. You are only minimally modified. Omar can help you correct this... Quick Navigation DX:MD General Discussion Top	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4076
__label__wiki	0.827394	0.827394	Flexi Disc Get On Down Sound The Sample Corner J-Dilla Fania Ralfi Pagan (LP) Ralfi Pagan Considered by many as "the Motown of salsa," Fania Records is probably the most transcendental label in the history of Latin music. By bringing together the eclectic vision of Dominican bandleader Johnny Pacheco with the business savvy of impresario Jerry Masucci, Fania created a sound: the apex of tropical music, combined with the swing of big band jazz and the gritty vibe of American r&b. The label provided an artistic heaven for a young generation of musicians who were inspired to experiment with new musical formats. The albums recorded by Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe, Rubén Blades and Eddie Palmieri from the early '70s to the mid-'80s went beyond the parameters of so-called "salsa" - taking Latin music to unsuspected levels of sophistication. When you think Latin soul you relate to a mélange of r&b and mambo rhythms intermixed culturally by and for the youth of America. It was 1974, and a brash youngster by the name of Ralfi Pagan walked into the offices of Fania Records and demanded to be heard. Fania President Jerry Masucci allowed Ralfi that opportunity, and Ralfi auditioned for Jerry right there in his office. It took only a few moments for Masucci to realize that he was in the company of his newest recording artist; he put Ralfi in touch with recording director, Johnny Pacheco, who hurried him into the recording studio for Ralfi’s first Fania recording session. A little James Brown mixed-in with Hector Lavoe. Inside, a heart full of Latin soul. The Latin voice of New York City: Ralfi Pagán was the young man behind some of the grooviest Latin fusion albums ever to be put down on vinyl. His early seventies Fania recordings stand out as consummate examples of Latin soul at its very peak. To paraphrase the name of Ralfi ‘s signature song, his sound was pure Latin soul. Very few artists posses the natural talent to dominate the music from two different cultures but Ralfi Pagán was not an average singer. Gifted and open minded, Ralfi was always hip to the music that made his Manhattan the cultural melting pot of the seventies. On songs like the hot Latin soul and the fantastic El Hijo de Mama, Ralfi swings freely from raw r&b, to straight-up salsa. Always giving his r&b that precious Nuyorican flavor, Ralfi was known as Fania’s go-to man when it came to time for that funky Latin soul vibe. Ralfi’s albums were lovingly produced by Fania’s co-founder, the eminent Johnny Pacheco and featured the best r&b and Latin music players in New York City. Ralfi was one of the few artists that had the vocal gift to conjure the stylistic leanings of Curtis Mayfield and combine them with the raw barrio energy of Hector Lavoe. Now remembered for his sweet falsetto, Pagán’s voice remains one of the most cherished treasures in the history of Latin popular music. Regrettably, Ralfi is no longer with us, but it is our good fortune that he has left us a wealth of fine music for our enjoyment and consumption; a mixture of Latin soul classic ballads for romancin’ and an assortment of up-tempo jams for partyin’ down. Wanted By The FBI: The Big Break - La Gran Fuga (LP) LeBron Brothers Llegamos: We're Here (LP) George Guzman Introducing George Guzman (LP)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4080
__label__cc	0.699147	0.300853	Working for grouse Adventures in farming and conservation Patrick Laurie On March 31, 2016 By gallowayfarmIn Uncategorized1 Comment Deep puncture wounds in the skinned body of a fox I wrote a few days ago about my discovery of a dead fox which inexplicably turned up in the old hayfield behind the house. There was no obvious explanation as to how it had died or ended up in such a bizarre spot, but having skinned him out for a closer look, I can now say with some certainty that he was killed by another fox. Perhaps “killed” is the wrong word to use, but he certainly sustained injuries from fighting another fox which ultimately led to his death. He had bruising all over his saddle and down onto his haunches, and the inside of his skin was prickled all over with dark little marks where teeth had gripped him but not broken through. When I got to his belly and flanks, I found nine deep puncture wounds of the size and diameter caused by a fox, and it is interesting to note that with the exception of one on his back, all of these were inflicted on his left side – the side on which he was blind. There were little twists and tufts of fox hair inside his mouth, suggesting that he had inflicted a blow or two on his attacker before turning tail. None of the wounds look particularly serious, but combined they seem to have done the job – who knows how far the old dog ran before he finally petered out and died, and the most remarkable thing is that he dropped dead in such an obvious spot where he was easily found. I might never have found him if he had decided to fall even one hundred yards in any direction. I don’t know how common it is for territorial disputes to end in death with foxes, but perhaps this old boy’s partial blindness finally did for him. He took quite a battering, and if he had been fit and capable, he would have won the day or lived to fight another day. As it was, he might have been slower and clumsier, and the injuries that killed him could have been inflicted in a matter of seconds. The pictures above don’t make for pleasant viewing, but spare a thought for the poor idiot who skinned him in the highest state of stinkiness. The things I do for curiosity… Half Eaten On March 30, 2016 By gallowayfarmIn UncategorizedLeave a comment Seconds behind him There was an uncanny stillness to the discovery beneath the trees. The dismembered frog was almost warm – or as warm as he had ever been. Seconds beforehand, a fox had been dining here, and now he was close by, watching me. Eyes were on me. I was an unwelcome guest in a strange house. This used to be part of a ramshackle hill shoot; a dumping ground for ex-layers; precisely the kind of set-up that gives shooting a bad name. I’ve long suspected that large scale pheasants and partridge shoots are bad news for black grouse, and this shoot ticked many of my boxes of concern in terms of disease risk and drawing in predators from miles around. I’d like to write more about this in due course, but the year the shoot stopped, I saw more goshawks on the open hill than ever before. Their food supply had dried up, and it was surprising to see the niche close off and flush its dependents into the open. Under the old regime, every forest ride was full of chewed off wings from partridges and hopeless pheasants, and the pens were vile webs of rotten wire and construction panels. Shooting is overwhelmingly a force for good in the countryside, but it is not without its carbuncles. Now the forest is a fortress of woodcock and rasping, wheezing pigeons. I still start when I hear a woodpigeon at first light, recognising something of a blackcock in that hollow, bottle-blown tone. But where a pigeon speaks in chanted drones, a blackcock trills and wobbles in quiet, half-heard crescendos – the two sounds are very different, but I still trip up. Even the sound of a guddling burn can set my pulse racing – the finely honed senses of an optimistic black grouse enthusiast in a world without many black grouse. As it was, I didn’t see a blackcock this morning, but this ground is so perfect that I can’t believe they aren’t still there. There was a pack of five cocks a few hundred yards away over the march dyke in December, and I will trudge back up through fox country again in May when the leks are boiling. Langholm Loss On March 30, 2016 By gallowayfarmIn Uncategorized2 Comments I’ve spent many a happy morning at Langholm with these guys Very concerned to see the latest announcement from the Langholm Project that gamekeeping will cease next month. Putting politics and bumbling mismanagement to one side, the Langholm Project has produced a phenomenal and growing spread of wildlife over the past seven years, and that boom has been the result of hard work from the gamekeepers and estate staff. The ecological positives hugely outweigh the political negatives, and on a personal note, I have many happy memories of watching birds at Langholm over the past few years. Sadly, we already have good evidence from the first project to show what will happen if the plug has been permanently pulled, and I shudder to think what will become of the blackgame which have gone from strength to strength in the past few years. Unless we’re very careful, we’ll lose all that has been built on the moor. No harriers, no grouse, no blackgame and no winners. Perhaps if nothing else, seeing the wheels come off for a second time would be a useful reality check for those determined few who are obsessed with making gamekeepers unemployed. But then again, Langholm is famous as a battleground by proxy – you very rarely read opinion put forward by people who have actually been there, let alone at 5am on an April morning. If you’re dead set against grouse shooting and want to see every gamekeeper in prison, you’re probably not in the mood to learn something new. Perhaps that has always been the problem. Further Fluke Two mature fluke (below the 20p) and the liver covered with white cysts For some unknown reason, an article I wrote about liver fluke in rabbits has become one of the most popular posts I’ve ever published on this blog. You’re very welcome to click through and have a look at it, but there is not a great deal of detail aside from a moderately useful photograph. I didn’t give the subject much more thought until a day’s course on liver fluke laid on by the SRUC which I attended in October. I knew how much of an impact fluke had had on sheep in the wet summer of 2012, and I was particularly concerned by the thought that my galloways might become infected by these nasty little parasites. Flukes have a complex lifecycle which is dependent on mud snails, which in turn are dependent upon soggy ground. Young flukes mature inside the bodies of mud snails, and they emerge to form cysts on the grass as they get older. Sheep or cows (or rabbits) eat the cysts along with the grass, at which point the flukes migrate into the animal’s liver, where they burrow through the tissue feeding on blood. Sheep are particularly vulnerable to fluke because their livers just collapse as they are hollowed out, and a sheep can die very quickly with even a moderate number of fluke in its liver. Cows are more robust, and they develop a kind of cartilage around the fluke burrows so while there is a drop in health and condition, death is rare – under usual circumstances, all an infestation means is that the liver could be condemned in the abattoir. In due course, the fluke lays eggs which are released back into the mud in droppings and the cycle begins again. Farmers have to treat their livestock periodically for fluke, and after 2012 when so many sheep died because fluke ran amok in the wet weather, many now fence off wet areas or invest money in draining them (for better or worse). Wild animals are sometimes blamed for moving fluke around, but the problem seems so ubiquitous that a rabbit or two here or there is hardly going to make a difference. I’m told that roe also carry fluke, but I’ve never found a roe with a liver that was anything other than tip top. Planting trees today, the dog brought me a rabbit. She had been gleefully thrashing the brambles and digging for some time, and the victory clearly meant a great deal to her. I killed the bunny and brought it home for the ferrets, who are always keen for a piece of the good stuff. All seemed well until I cut open the body and felt that there was something very wrong inside. The liver was stiff and hard, and it was a kind of grey/pink colour rather than the usual dark purple. It was surrounded with jelly-filled cists of young fluke, and as soon as I cut open the tissue, adult fluke came pouring out like blobs of goo. They are surprisingly big things in person, and I pulled out fifteen mature individuals before I finally had enough and threw the whole liver into the burn. I’ve never seen such a badly infected liver, and I even considered throwing the whole rabbit away altogether until I remembered that ferret intestines are the digestive equivalent of the sun’s surface. Given how awful I feel after a pint or two of cider, I shudder to think how this rabbit must have been feeling over the past few weeks, and perhaps the advanced stage of her condition contributed to her embarrassing death at the hands of my dog. There’s no way Scoop is quick or clever enough to catch a fit rabbit. All told, she was in pretty good condition, and her revolting liver hadn’t stopped her bringing on a batch of six unborn young. This is certainly something to keep an eye on, as I’m increasingly concerned by the general poor performance of rabbits in Galloway. I doubt that fluke is the sole reason why they seem to breed well all summer and the vanish in the autumn, but they certainly aren’t helping. Mystery Fox A very confusing riddle Having tested my mettle a few days ago as a forensic scientist to solve the riddle of the greyhen, I am now facing an even more intriguing mystery. Driving onto the hill this morning, I saw what appeared to be a dead fox lying out in the middle of the hayfield. It seemed to have been shot, and given that I’m the only person with the authority to shoot on the entire farm, I wanted to find out what the story was. The shepherd knew nothing about it whatsoever, and we wandered out to have a closer look. Sure enough, it was a very large (13kg) old fox lying dead on the short grass. A quick examination revealed that the fur on his rump and saddle was tufted and in a state of disorder, and we also spotted that he had been missing his left eye for some time. Shreds of fox fur were scattered around in a ten or fifteen foot radius, but there was no sign of any bullet hole or shot. Piecing together events, it now seems certain that this fox died last night, but there is no obvious explanation for how. I can totally rule out human foul play (although perhaps not a prank or a wind-up), so it now seems that I am dealing with a fox that has been killed by something other than a human being. Even at this early stage it seems possible that it was killed by another territorial dog fox, and perhaps the partial blindness made it particularly vulnerable during a squabble over a vixen. Some of the yammering and screaming that I have heard since the start of the month certainly makes it sound like foxes are being torn limb from limb on the hill, but while it is possible that this fox was killed by another, it does seem improbable. More on this to come, but any thoughts or suggestions as to what might have happened would be very welcome… A quick scuffle on the burn side Worth including a quick photo in brief of two grouse cocks sparring. Grouse are extremely hormonal at the moment, and they have been very noisy and conspicuous over the past few days. When I was breeding and releasing grey partridges, this was the dangerous time for cock birds as they were distracted, noisy and vulnerable to hawks. The same is true of grouse, and the more they fight amongst one another, the more likely they are to attract the wrong kind of attention. Although this confrontation looks like a couple of blackcock at the lek, the real engagement was much faster and more fluid. These birds fanned their tails and trailed their wings through a gathering of several other cock birds before suddenly sparking into direct combat for a matter of two or three seconds. The winner was identified almost immediately and the loser was forced into open retreat on the other side of the burn. When blackcock fight, there are periods of stylised shoving and violence, but on a properly formed lek, the result is usually feigned indifference. You might see one blackcock pursue another and engage in a kind of rolling maul, but this is more often where there are only two birds and they are prospecting on a new patch. Given that a big lek is designed to be more attractive to greyhens, it makes no sense for the dominant cock to drive away his subordinates, particularly if they can help improve his own chances of mating. Hard Burning Struggling to get going After a fairly torrid few days, it was a real treat to head up to Aberdeenshire for some heather burning on Friday. Every day is a school day on the hill, and it’s one of the constant delights of my work that there is always more to learn and see. Looking back over notes from previous years, I often find great value in trips to the hill which at the time seemed pointless or wasted if only because they led me to some new hint or clue which helped me get a better grasp on the way of things. Burning heather is no longer much of a novelty, but every day with a besom in hand gives a new angle or sheds some fresh light on the hills. As it was, the heather seemed too wet to burn at all as we drove up the tracks to the drive we had intended to tackle, but it managed a dull crackle even as fog and smirr wafted around us. As the afternoon cleared and a steady breeze came on, it felt like we were in for some good burning, but the sun stayed in and the fires roared for a moment or two before dwindling away into patchy affairs. We forced them to carve out a few nice patches with a certain amount of careful curation and micro-management, but it was generally quite a disappointing outcome. The black fires were thick with stick, and some could probably have been burnt again with a few hours of fresh air and sunshine to dry off the rotten litter. On one fire, the crackling buzz flushed a greyhen who rose “huk-hukking” against the sky and turned through the smoke, reaching over the top of each wingbeat with a faltering stretch. On another, an eagle took a break from squabbling with a pair of ravens and slid in for a close look. Hares stood out like shreds of quartz at every point of the compass, and grouse provided a constant droning whirr of sound and fury. On the way back off in the evening, we passed a pack of seven blackcock by the roadside. Some rose up and flew a little further off, and several were showing their white underarms as if they meant business. It is a long way to Fettercairn and I increasingly wonder if my old suzuki is up to the job, but the uncomfortable journey is always trebly rewarded with new lessons.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4091
__label__wiki	0.925432	0.925432	Showing: 30 RESULTS Horizon Zero Dawn Voice Actress Says a Sequel is Coming Last year, there were rumors regarding a possible sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn. Guerrilla Games’ 2017 hit has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, so capitalizing on that success with another game seems like a no-brainer, but so far there’s been no official announcement. However, someone who worked on the game claims a sequel is in development. Janina Gavankar, the voice actress for Horizon Zero Dawn‘s Taitai, recently attended Star Wars Celebration while cosplaying as Iden Versio. During the festivities she ran into a fellow cosplayer who struck up a conversation about Horizon Zero Dawn. Gavankar was recorded saying “It’s incredible, wait ’til you see the sequel. You’re gonna die – I know some secrets! – you’re gonna die.” Obviously at this point, the game’s existence is not confirmed by Guerrilla Games, but it seems likely to be the real deal. Will the game release in the twilight years of PlayStation 4, or will we see it early next generation? Source: Streamable (via Reddit) News PlayStation 4 Horizon Zero Dawn Tops 10 Million Sales Yesterday marked the second anniversary of Guerrilla Games releasing Horizon Zero Dawn into the world. The beautiful open world game launched to strong reviews and even stronger sales, and it continued to be a success on PlayStation 4 long after its debut. Despite being exclusive to one platform, Horizon Zero Dawn has gone on to reach a major sales milestone that places it in an upper echelon of popular games. Hermen Hulst, Managing Director at Guerrilla Games, recently uploaded a PlayStation Blog post discussing the success and development of the game. According to Hulst, Horizon Zero Dawn has sold “well over” 10 million copies. In celebration of this number (and the two year anniversary), Hulst went on to highlight some lesser-known details about the game’s development. You can get a behind-the-scenes look at Horizon Zero Dawn by clicking here. News Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2017 Many Nintendo fans have been predicting it since the highly praised game came out earlier this year, but Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild just won the 2017 Game of the Year Award. This marks Nintendo’s first Game of the Year award since the The Game Awards started in 2014. Eiji Aonuma took to the stage to thank the fans and the entire development team. He also promised to take the energy from winning this award and use it to continue making Zelda games in the future. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was in contention with Persona 5, Horizon Zero Dawn, Super Mario Odyssey, and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Many other games and people won other awards tonight, including Breath of the Wild. The awards are as follows: Trending gamer: Guy Beahm (Dr. Disrespect) Best Score in Music: Nier: Automata Best Mobile Game: Monument Valley 2 Best VR/AR Game: Resident Evil VII Best Handheld Game: Metroid: Samus Returns Best Narrative: What Remains of Edith Finch? Best Action Game: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Best Art Direction: Cuphead Industry Icon Award: Carol Shaw Best RPG: Persona 5 Best Strategy Game: Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle Most Anticipated Game: The Last of Us Part II Best Family Game: Super Mario Odyssey Best eSports Team: Cloud9 Best eSports Game: Overwatch Best Indie Game: Cuphead Best Ongoing Game: Overwatch Best eSports Player: Faker Best Student Game: Level Squared Games for Impact: Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Best Audio Design: Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Best Performance: Melina Juergens as Senua (Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice) Best Fighting Game: Injustice 2 Best Game Direction: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Best Action-Adventure Game: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Best Sports/Racing Game: Forza Motorsport 7 Chinese Fan Game Award: jx3 HD What did you guys think of The Game Awards? Did your favorite games win this year? Let us know what you think in the comments below! Source: The Game Awards 2017 ChannelImages News PlayStation 4 Trailers Videos Horizon Zero Dawn is Getting DLC Later This Year One of the biggest new IPs this year is undoubtedly Horizon Zero Dawn by Guerilla Games. It should come as no surprise then, that Guerilla wants to capitalize on its success by creating more content in the Horizon universe. Officially unveiled at tonight’s PlayStation E3 press conference, The Frozen Wilds DLC expansion will be coming later this year. Check out the trailer above! Source: Sony E3 2017 Press Conference Horizon Zero Dawn is Launching Two Days Early in the UK Horizon Zero Dawn was originally planned to launch this year, but the PlayStation 4 exclusive was pushed back to 2017. The extra wait allows developer Guerrilla Games to spend more time ensuring it’s a polished experience, especially on the enhanced PlayStation 4 Pro. If you live in the UK, that wait has just been shortened. While it was previously slated for a March 3rd release, PlayStation UK has just announced that Horizon Zero Dawn will now launch on March 1st. The US release remains unchanged from the previously announced date of February 28th. Want to hunt the Thunderjaw two days earlier? Horizon Zero Dawn will now launch on 1st March 2017 in the UK. pic.twitter.com/TVixlwUqWP — PlayStation UK (@PlayStationUK) December 13, 2016 Horizon Zero Dawn Got a Beautiful New Trailer at PlayStation Experience 2016 During Sony’s PlayStation Experience 2016 Showcase we got a new look at a wide variety of upcoming games, including the next big thing from Guerrilla Games. Horizon Zero Dawn is set in a post-apocalyptic future where society has long since collapsed and humans have reverted to tribal life, and it features beautiful environments and a variety of robotic dinosaur foes. The highly-anticipated adventure launches exclusively on PlayStation 4 on February 28th, but you can check out another look at its beautiful world and mysterious story by clicking above! PlayStation 4 Exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn Looks Gorgeous in a New Batch of Screenshots One of the most exciting upcoming PlayStation 4 games is Horizon Zero Dawn from Killzone creator Guerrilla Games. Horizon Zero Dawn is set in a post-apocalyptic future where society has long since collapsed and humans have reverted to tribal life, and it features beautiful environments and a variety of robotic dinosaur foes. The game launches on February 28th, 2017, but in the meantime Sony and Guerrilla Games have released a handful of gorgeous new screenshots. You can check them out by clicking below! Source: Gematsu Horizon Zero Dawn’s New Trailer Shows the World Before the Apocalypse One of the most exciting upcoming PlayStation 4 games is Horizon Zero Dawn from Guerrilla Games. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Horizon Zero Dawn features robotic dinosaurs roaming through beautiful natural environments inhabited by tribes of human survivors. A new trailer debuted at Tokyo Game Show, giving us a glimpse at the world before society collapsed and showcasing the game’s beautiful visuals. You can check it out by clicking above! News PlayStation 4 Videos Sony Debuted New Footage of Climbing Dinosaurs in Horizon Zero Dawn Running on PS4 Pro To accompany the company’s announcement of PS4 Pro, Sony debuted new footage of Guerilla’s upcoming action-adventure title Horizon Zero Dawn. Though the new showcase isn’t more than a minute or two, it showcases the graphical fidelity of PS4 Pro with stunning views and trees wavering in the wind. But, more importantly, it is now clear that you can climb dinosaurs in Horizon Zero Dawn. New hardware is nice and all, but it doesn’t match up to the fact that you can climb dinosaurs like small mountains. We’ll grab the footage as soon as it’s available (update: it’s now available above!). Source: PlayStation Conference Horizon Zero Dawn Lets You Hunt Animals for Food, Crafting, and Trading with Other Villages It’s always a treat when game creators interact directly with fans, and recently Mathijs de Jonge, the director of PS4 exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn, answered some fan’s questions about the game’s story on Twitter. De Jonge elaborated on the mechanical animals seen in the game, saying that all the machines in game are dangerous, and thus humanity has been forced to live in small settlements in fear of the mechanical beasts. When asked about the live animals seen in the game, De Jonge stated that these animals can also be hunted for food, crafting, and trading with other villages. In addition to this new information, two new, previously unseen screenshots have been released. Check them out below! Source: DualShockers @Gabriel4434 All machines are dangerous, the corrupted even more so. — Mathijs de Jonge (@dejongemathijs) June 19, 2016 @Gabriel4434 The tribes live in relatively safe settlements, but they don't have much choice, the machines are too plentyful & dangerous. Wildlife in Horizon? Geese, boars, rabbits, fish, and more.. https://t.co/rCVYPae1Rc Yes you can – for food, crafting, trading. https://t.co/TI7K7EnOs1 Yes, Aloy can swim, but some waters are dangerous.. https://t.co/8tLIc2pzUY Features News PlayStation 4 Virtual Reality Here’s Everything We Learned From Sony’s E3 2016 Press Conference Sony’s E3 2016 press conference is officially over, and it definitely did not disappoint! Sony announced that they are developing a new God of War title, a Spider-Man game, a remastered collection of the first three Crash Bandicoot games, and a whole lot more. In addition to a plethora of new announcements, they also talked about several previously-announced titles, including Horizon Zero Dawn and The Last Guardian. We also got plenty of details on PlayStation VR, including a launch date, price, and several new games. To get caught up on all of this news and more, click below: Sony Has Revealed a Breathtaking New Entry in the God of War Series Simply Called “God of War“ The Last Guardian‘s Latest E3 Trailer Announces That It Launches on October 25th Sony Revealed Ten Minutes of New Gameplay Footage from Horizon Zero Dawn Quantic Dream’s Latest Game, Detroit: Become Human, Features SWAT-Style Conflicts Resident Evil VII is Coming in January, and PS Plus Members Can Play the Demo Tonight PlayStation VR Launches on October 13th at $399 Sony Revealed Three New VR Games at E3, Including Star Wars, Batman, FFXV, and a New IP Sony Revealed New Gameplay for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare at Their E3 Press Conference Sony is Working with Activision to Remaster the First Three Crash Bandicoot Games for PlayStation 4 Insomniac Games is Making a New Spider-Man Game for PlayStation 4 Sony Confirms That Crash Bandicoot is Joining Skylanders Imaginators Hideo Kojima’s New Game, “Death Stranding,” Has Been Officially Revealed, and It Stars Norman Reedus Sony’s “Days Gone” Showcases a Lonely Man in a World Reminiscent of The Last of Us You Can Play the E3 Demo of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Right Now The “Days Gone” Demo Showed an Enormous Zombie Army Closing In on the Main Character Sony Closed Its E3 Show with a Sizzle Reel Featuring The Last Guardian, God of War, and More And with that, our second day of E3 coverage here at Gamnesia has come to a close; however, we’ve still got loads of content coming your way over the next few days. Tomorrow, we’ll be here to cover all of the news from Nintendo’s Treehouse Live stream! The E3 show floor also opens tomorrow, which means there will be plenty of new details on the games announced at E3 that you won’t want to miss! If you want to check out Sony’s conference in its entirety, you can watch it below. During Sony’s E3 press conference, new gameplay for Horizon Zero Dawn was shown off, revealing new features such as a crafting system, new ammo types, and dialogue options. It was also shown that you can ride on top of animals to travel more easily. During the demonstration, the player rode up to a village where an action-packed fight against a giant Corruptor ensued. At one point, the player even started shooting their arrows from the back of the beast that they were riding. We then see more of the fast-paced combat that was shown off last year as they finish off the Corruptor. You can check out the new gameplay for Horizon Zero Dawn in the video above! Source: Sony E3 Press Conference Horizon Zero Dawn’s New Story Trailer Confirms a Delay to 2017 One of the most exciting upcoming PlayStation 4 games is Horizon Zero Dawn. The latest title from Killzone developer Guerrilla Games features enormous robotic dinosaurs roaming through beautiful environments in a post-apocalyptic world. The game was originally slated to launch sometime in 2016, but a reliable source indicated that it had been delayed to 2017 back in April. Sony has just released a new trailer for the game, focusing on protagonist Aloy’s mysterious background and desire to explore the world and discover the truth about the fall of humanity. As the trailer comes to a close, a release date of February 28th, 2017 flashes across the screen, confirming the delay. The original report indicated that the delay is happening so that Horizon Zero Dawn can be compatible with the rumored PlayStation 4K/PlayStation Neo, but of course Sony hasn’t commented on that at this time. You can check it out by clicking above! Rumor: Horizon Zero Dawn Will be Delayed to 2017 and It’s 4K Compatible One of the most promising upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusives is Horizon Zero Dawn from Killzone developer Guerrilla Games. The breathtakingly beautiful game is set in a world with a bizarre mix of futuristic tech and primal societies. The vast empires of humanity have long since collapsed, and robotic dinosaurs roam the world. It’s been quite awhile since we’ve received any substantial updates on the game, and its release window is a wide-open “2016.” According to an industry insider who goes by shinobi602 on Twitter and NeoGAF, however, the upcoming game has been delayed to early 2017, and it will be able to take advantage of the 4K-compatible PlayStation Neo that is reported to be in development. Although this should be considered a rumor, shinobi602 holds some weight when it comes to leaks, and especially involving this particular game, as he leaked the existence of its robot dinosaurs and its red-headed female protagonist over a year before it was unveiled at E3 2015. After tweeting out the above revelation, shinobi602 found himself flooded with complaints from people assuming that the game would run poorly on regular PlayStation 4 models. In response, he clarified his initial statement. “Yikes, I suppose I’ll chime in since that was taken way farther than I thought. Honestly it was just a general comment, obviously the whole point of the 4k is better looking games, that’s all I meant. It was never meant as a “It’ll run like ass on the PS4” chide. This is Guerrilla we’re talking about. Vast majority of this game’s development has been on the PS4. They’ve always done well in the performance department. I don’t think there’s a reason to fear for anything. “Just to clarify.” — shinobi602 So far there hasn’t been any official announcement of a delay from Sony or Guerrilla Games, but then again they still haven’t officially acknowledged that PlayStation Neo exists. It’s very possible that we won’t hear anything concrete until E3 in June. Source: NeoGAF Well…Horizon: Zero Dawn's getting delayed to early 2017 from what I'm told. Going to look splendid on PS4k though. — shinobi602 (@shinobi602) April 20, 2016 Horizon Zero Dawn Gets a Beautiful Storyboard Trailer During Sony’s E3 press conference back in June, Guerrilla Games announced a beautiful open-world game called Horizon Zero Dawn. After nearly a decade of working exclusively on the Killzone franchise, the Sony-owned studio’s upcoming game features a beautiful new art style and completely different gameplay than what we’ve seen from them before. Zero Dawn‘s story is set in a future where civilization has collapsed and humans have devolved into tribal societies. Vegetation has once again overtaken the earth, and robot dinosaurs roam freely. Sony has taken the original story trailer from E3 and re-released it alongside a storyboard for the trailer, showing off the concept art that inspired the game’s breathtaking visuals. Click above to watch, and enjoy! Guerrilla Games Shows Off a New Gameplay Demo for Horizon Zero Dawn Guerrilla Games revealed their newest title, Horizon Zero Dawn, at E3 this year, and the game has returned for Sony’s Paris Games Week conference. Set in a gorgeous open world filled with robotically-enhanced beasts, Horizon will be coming exclusively to PlayStation 4 next year. Thanks to the Sony conference, we now have a new gameplay demo of the title, giving us another look at protagonist Aloy, her weapons and abilities, and the creatures she’ll be hunting or defending herself against. Check it out in the video above! Here’s a Live Gameplay Demonstration of Horizon Zero Dawn with Developer Commentary One of the most exciting game reveals at this year’s E3 was Horizon Zero Dawn. Guerrilla Games’ upcoming adventure is set in a future where civilization has collapsed into a tribal state and robot dinosaurs roam a beautiful and flourishing world. A live gameplay demonstration (similar to a behind-closed-doors demonstration at E3) was held at Tokyo Game Show, with developer commentary highlighting the game’s unique features. You can check it out by clicking above! The World of Horizon Zero Dawn Looks Beautiful in this Time Lapse Video Guerrilla Games has been pumping out entries in the Killzone franchise for the past decade, but their next game is something entirely different. Set to launch next year, Horizon Zero Dawn is set in a post-apocalyptic open world where humans have reverted to a tribal culture and robots roam free like animals. Guerrilla Games has released a new time-lapse video that shows off some of the beautiful scenery and skyline of the game through different times of day and night. Click above to check it out! Horizon Zero Dawn’s Gameplay is “In-Between Assassin’s Creed and The Elder Scrolls” Horizon Zero Dawn, the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive from Killzone developer Guerrilla Games looks fantastic, but we’ve only been given a small taste of the experience. Set in a beautifully crafted post-apocalyptic world where humans have reverted to a tribal culture and giant robots roam the plains, Horizon Zero Dawn combines action and RPG elements in a vast open world. Asked to describe the balance of these elements, managing director Hermen Hulst said that it falls somewhere between Assassin’s Creed and The Elder Scrolls. Here are his thoughts on the matter: “I guess you’re wondering where we are on that spectrum of, on the one side more action-orientated games like Assassin’s Creed, and on the other hand you have your Elder Scrolls and these kinds of series. I think we’re in-between. We have elements in both directions, and that probably puts us somewhere in between.” — Hermen Hulst What do you think of the gameplay we’ve seen from Horizon Zero Dawn so far? What gameplay mechanics would you like to see used in the game? Sound off in the comments! Source: VG247 Horizon Zero Dawn Was in Development Even Before Killzone Shadow Fall Guerrilla Games exclusively released games in the Killzone franchise for nearly a decade, spanning all the way from the original Killzone in 2004 to Killzone Shadow Fall in 2013. However, their next project, E3 sensation Horizon Zero Dawn, is something entirely different. It may look like the team at Guerrilla decided they needed to start with something fresh after Shadow Fall, but that’s not the case. According to studio co-founder Hermen Hulst, Horizon Zero Dawn has had a lengthy development period that actually started before work began on Killzone Shadow Fall. “It’s been a huge, huge benefit for the studio when starting… Although, well… we actually commenced on the Horizon Zero Dawn project before we commenced on Killzone Shadow Fall. So I was going to say it’s been a huge benefit that we started with a mature engine, but the mature engine came into existence whilst the development of Horizon was ongoing! But nevertheless, because we were working on Shadow Fall, of course, to obviously have an engine ready at launch of PlayStation 4 was a boon to us.” Horizon Zero Dawn kicked off development before Killzone Shadow Fall, and by the time it launches it will have had an extra three years in development. This looks to be the biggest project yet from Guerrilla Games, and what we’ve seen so far is pretty impressive! Source: Official PlayStation Magazine (via DualShockers)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4092
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__label__wiki	0.786748	0.786748	Graeae Change colour Change colour Default Dark High contrast Training & Learning New Writing Opportunities Elsewhere Our artistic vision Space & rehearsal room hire Write to Play blog Patrons and Ambassadors Text size Text size Small Normal Large Write to Play Year Six Graeae are delighted to announce five D/deaf and disabled writers from South West England for the sixth year of Graeae’s Write to Play programme, commencing in January 2019. Writers will work in partnership with Graeae and year six organisations; Bristol Old Vic, Exeter Northcott Theatre, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Wiltshire Creative, Nuffield Southampton Theatres and Ustinov Studio at Theatre Royal Bath. The first five years of Write to Play have developed the skills of twenty-five playwrights, many of whom have gone on to have work produced professionally. In August 2017, Graeae and the Royal Exchange Theatre produced for the first time a full length play from a Write to Play graduate. Cosmic Scallies by Jackie Hagan (from year 2 of the programme) premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017, followed by a run at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. Both runs played to sell-out houses, 4-star reviews and audience acclaim. Year 5 of the programme will culminate in January 2019, with sharings from each of the writers at the Bush Theatre, London. We’re excited to announce the five writers selected for the sixth year of Write to Play are: Sally Davis, Kellan Frankland, Daisy Higman, Anita MacCallum and Hannah Treadaway. Sally Davis ‘It’s going to be an adventure. Like all good adventures, it’s exciting and a bit scary, and we’ll end up somewhere unexpected and look back on this-time-last-year thinking how small we all were, and how much we’ve grown. It’s a really huge thing to be in the situation of being asked “what do you need?” instead of being told, “just do what you can,” so I’m really grateful to be given this opportunity. I wish everyone could have equal access instead of a lucky few.’ Kellan Frankland ‘I can’t wait to start Write to Play! I’ve wanted to be a part of Write to Play ever since I heard about it 3 years ago and I’ve been hoping that it would come down to the South West and so I’m ecstatic that it has! I feel very lucky to be a part of this programme. I’m really looking forward to meeting the other writers, working with a mentor and developing my writing further.’ Daisy Higman ‘I’m thrilled to be joining this year’s Write to Play scheme. It’s an incredible opportunity and I feel honoured to have been selected. It’s great that D/deaf and disabled writers from the South West are being developed and given a platform for their work and I hope to do the region proud. I’m bursting with ideas and itching to get started – bring on January!’ Anita MacCallum ‘2019 is going to be a year of growth and opportunity, I’m looking forward to the challenges and support that Write to Play will introduce me to. Being able to give my writing time and space to develop is such a gift, as well as meeting new writers, it’s a journey that I’m ready to take.’ Hannah Treadaway ‘I’m really excited and grateful to be part of Write to Play! The chance to develop my writing through the mentoring and workshops will be invaluable, and I’m really looking forward to meeting the other writers and working with such brilliant organisations! It’s an amazing opportunity and I can’t wait to get started!’ ‘Working with Graeae on the Write to Play project is an essential part of our commitment to supporting South West artists. Wiltshire Creative celebrates the diversity of our regional voice and wants to make sure that everyone is part of the conversation. We look forward to introducing these fantastic writers to our audience.’ Gareth Machin, Artistic Director, Wiltshire Creative ‘We are excited to be working with our friends at Graeae on Write to Play this year. It’s a project of great reach and invention and is just what the South West needs in uncovering yet more new and diverse artists. Theatre Royal Plymouth has been engaged in the finding of new relationships and the producing of new theatre for two decades now and we’re so much looking forward to tapping into the wider experience and enthusiasm that Graeae can provide along with our partner theatres in this great initiative.’ Simon Stokes, Artistic Director, Theatre Royal Plymouth ‘We are delighted to be working with Graeae and our partner producing theatres in the South West on this exciting programme. New writing is the life blood of theatre, and ensuring that the stories we encounter and the voices we hear in our regional theatres represent the diversity of the communities we serve is vital. This is an important project for the Northcott and the region.’ Daniel Buckroyd, Artistic Director, Exeter Northcott Theatre We’re delighted to be a partner organisation with Graeae’s Write to Play 2018-9. The Ustinov Studio programming searches for interesting stories told in diverse ways. In partnering with Graeae we’re pleased to support the development of D/deaf and disabled writers, whilst also diversifying the Ustinov’s audience. Participating in Write to Play will benefit Theatre Royal Bath as much as the artists involved. We look forward to championing new voices in the South West whilst inspiring theatre makers and audiences to think about disability differently.’ Danny Moar, Director, Theatre Royal Bath ‘As we prepare to open our reimagined front door and foyer spaces in the Autumn, Bristol Old Vic is thrilled to announce our participation in Graeae’s Write to Play initiative. The central thrust of Steve Tompkins’ redesign has been (quite literally) to knock down the walls which have kept the most beautiful theatre in the country a hidden secret to many, in the city dubbed as “the most creative in Europe”. Our theatre must be open to all, and its programme properly representative of the enormous range of talents, backgrounds and perspectives found in Bristol’s population. ‘Write to Play’ offers a vital path towards that ambition.’ Tom Morris, Artistic Director, Bristol Old Vic ‘We are excited to be working with Graeae and the other south-west partners on this wonderful scheme. Not only will it enrich our programme here at NST, but Write to Play will open new pathways for us to engage new voices and represent those voices on our stage. We look forward to inspiring new artists and audiences, challenging our perspectives and working towards accessible theatre.’ Sam Hodges, Director, Nuffield Southampton Theatres graeae-logo-mobile graeae-logo Graeae Graeae Theatre Company Bradbury Studios 138 Kingsland Road London E2 8DY Directions & access Email: info@graeae.org Buy the Graeae book! Featuring essays, reflections and interviews with some of Graeae’s key collaborators over the last 40 years including Mat Fraser, Jack Thorne and Jenny Sealey. 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__label__wiki	0.693346	0.693346	2013 The New Environmentalists: From Chicago to The Karoo - EDU The New Environmentalists share a common goal, safeguarding the Earth’s natural resources from exploitation and pollution. The program features portraits of six passionate and dedicated activists around the globe who have placed themselves squarely in harm’s way to battle intimidating adversaries for environmental justice in their communities. Narrated by Robert Redford, The New Environmentalists illustrates how ordinary people are effecting extraordinary change. South Africa \| Jonathan Deal is leading a concerted campaign against fracking that threatens the Karoo, where sparse desert and majestic mountains converge to create an agriculture heartland and flourishing wildlife reserves. Iraq \| The Mesopatamia Marshes had been a vital life force for centuries until Saddam Hussein destroyed them. Azzam Alwash has taken on the challenge of restoring the wetlands to their original splendor. Italy \| An elementary school teacher began a public education campaign about the dangers of incinerators in his small Tuscan town that grew into a national Zero Waste movement that is spreading across Europe. West Timor \| When Indonesian marble mining companies began to exploit the pristine mountains surrounding her homeland, Mama Aleta Baun organized villagers in a peaceful weaving protest that halted the mining. Chicago \| A mother of three led local residents in a successful campaign to shut down two of the country’s oldest and dirtiest coal fired power plants — and is now transforming the troubled sites into community parks. Colombia \| Unfazed by powerful political opponents and a pervasive culture of violence, Nohrah Padilla organized marginalized waste pickers to make recycling a legitimate part of Bogota’s waste management system. Each additional gift costs $195 You will be charged $195 USD. Preview The New Environmentalists 2013 The New Environmentalists: From Chicago to The Karoo I agree to receive newsletters and updates from 2013 The New Environmentalists: From Chicago to The Karoo - EDU The New Environmentalists share a common goal, safeguarding the Earth’s natural resources from exploitation and pollution. The program features portraits of six passionate and dedicated activists around the globe who have placed themselves squarely in harm’s way to battle intimidating adversaries for environmental justice in their communities. Narrated by Robert Redford, The New Environmentalists illustrates how ordinary people are effecting extra... By purchasing you agree to our Terms, Cookies Policy, & Privacy Policy and represent that you are at least 16 years of age.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4101
__label__wiki	0.811875	0.811875	Tag Archives: Tartuffe Theatre Review: Tartuffe (Canal Café Theatre, London) Come on down your table’s waiting. The cast of ‘Tartuffe’. Photograph: Jon Bradshaw. Courtesy of Paradigm Theatre Company. For various reasons, Paradigm’s fourth production in their season had many difficulties when it first opened a little over a week ago, including a last minute change of director and some issues with the cast. However it has now finally found its feet. Director and company associate Cat Robey has taken the Gutenberg non-rhyming translation of Molière’s satirical company, reducing it and resetting it in the world of seedy 1920s cabaret. Orgon (Chukwudi Onwere) has been bewitched by a seemingly humble and pious beggar, Tartuffe (Jeremy Gagan). Taking into his home Orgon worships him and lets him have free reign of the household much to the annoyance of everyone but Orgon’s mother. But is Tartuffe all he seems, and is his interest solely in God or in Orgon’s daughter, wife, and wealth? Robey’s truncation of the text down to a mere 90 minutes without an interval is quite welcome. For all that can be said about Molière, as biting as his satire is it is also as verbose in equal measure. It does feel noticeably cut and a touch whistle-stop, but all the main narrative elements are still there and it’s certainly preferred to the prospect of an additional hour of stodgy didactic where every last witticism is extrapolated to exhaustion; Molière is quite fond of his own verse. Even with an energetic cast and Robey’s attempt at make it a bit more pacey the show is still quite flat in places. Despite this the company still somehow manage to make it feel fun. Gagan’s portrayal of the villain is charmingly grandiose and scintillatingly sleazy, making his scheming seem even more dastardly. Whilst Katherine Rodden’s outspoken and saucy chambermaid really brims with energy and sass that drives the scenes she’s in. Robey also manages to direct the more comic moments with ease. Her treatment of unconvincing hiding places for eavesdropping rascals compound upon Molière’s wit to raise a few additional laughs. However the resetting falls by the wayside as it doesn’t lift the text. Despite Shoni Wilkinson’s costumes adding some oh là là it doesn’t really add any gravitas to Molière’s damning portrait of the hypocrisy, class, and religion, and neither does it give a new perspective on the narrative; it just feels superfluous. But fortunately neither does it distract. You can’t blame Robey for attempting to freshen up a writer whose work is notoriously stuffy whilst simultaneously creating a production that reflects the venue. Other faults are mere niggles. There were a few missed opportunities to bring out more comedy in some scenes, and Loyal’s near omnipresence sat in among the audience didn’t seem to make much sense. It’s undoubtedly something Molière purists and enthusiasts should avoid. But by opening up the play to a more general and less severe audience the result is a robust and enjoyable take on a dowdy classic. Tartuffe plays at the Canal Café Theatre, London, W2 6ND until 27 April 2013. Tickets are £12 (concessions available). To book tickets visit www.canalcafetheatre.com. Leave a comment \| tags: Canal Café Theatre, Cat Robey, Chukwudi Onwere, comedy, Katherine Rodden, Molière, Paradigm Theatre Company, play, Tartuffe \| posted in Thing What I Saw	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4106
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__label__wiki	0.989958	0.989958	In Transit Set for Broadway Bow June 27th, 2016 \| By Ryan McPhee The sounds of New York are heading to the Broadway stage sans orchestra. In Transit, an a cappella musical from Frozen scribe Kristen Anderson-Lopez, James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan and Sarah Wordsworth, will play the Circle in the Square Theatre this fall. Tony winner Kathleen Marshall will direct and choreograph. The musical, which previously played Primary Stages in 2010, follows a group of 11 New Yorkers as they navigate the streets (and tunnels) of the city. The small ensemble takes on several roles, including an aspiring actress, a Wall Street honcho, a street performer, a cab driver and more. The production will feature vocal arrangements by Deke Sharon, music director of the Pitch Perfect films. Additional information, including dates, casting and full creative team, will be announced at a later time. Fun Home takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square on September 10.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4113
__label__cc	0.533432	0.466568	Tours + Groups Policies + Accessibility Art + Exhibitions Gallery Today 10 AM - 8 PM Cafe Today 10 AM - 8 PM Jun 15 - Summer Sessions: Commonwealth Click to View Times Corin Hewitt / Shadows Are To Shade Jul 6 - Talk/Tour/Sketch Jul 16 - Summer Sessions: Public Domain Summer Sessions: Reflections Aug 13 - Summer Sessions: Closing 17 See Calendar Gallery + Shop Hours Café Hours Tuesday 10 am–6 pm 10 am–6 pm Wednesday 10 am–8 pm 10 am–8 pm Thursday – Sunday 10 am–6 pm 10 am–6 pm First Fridays 10 am–9 pm 10 am– 9 pm Martin Bonadeo, JetLag, 2015/2018. Mixed media including 86 cellphones and custom software. Courtesy of the artist Supported by Mecenazgo, Ciudad de Buenos Aires and Samsung Argentina Martín Bonadeo Apr 21, 2018 – Sep 9, 2018 In JetLag, Martin Bonadeo considers the psychological impact of changing technologies, focusing on the disorientation one might feel in transit or when pulled between work and home. He repurposed an icon of modern design: the Solari split-flap signboards that once oriented travelers but have been displaced by digital technologies. It now contains photographs that he made over time at personally meaningful sites—including his studio and the ICA. He grouped them into 15 “stories.” When a story changes, you hear the flapping sound of the old split-flap technology. Bonadeo made this work by reprogramming cell phones: devices that allow connection across distance, but also can distract from what’s right in front of us. Glitches may occur with these altered phones, destabilizing our encounter with the work. JetLag, 2015/2018. Mixed media including 86 cellphones and custom software. Courtesy of the artist. Supported by Mecenazgo, Ciudad de Buenos Aires and Samsung Argentina. All works courtesy of the artist and Postmasters Gallery, New York. Royall Forum Staff Pick: Martin Bonadeo 2:30 PM–3:00 PM “We are living in an era of change. A new millennium. We don’t know much about the sociopolitical changes that we are experiencing, but, powered by technology, we can be sure that everything is changing.” –MartÍn Bonadeo WHAT DOES THE WORD “DECLARATION” MEAN TO YOU, IN RELATION TO YOUR WORK?” Every art work is always a declaration, an explicit statement or announcement in a way. In my specific case, I like to declare that all the institutions and habits that are the base for our society are in many ways old and they need to be rethought. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE SHOWING YOUR WORK AT THIS MOMENT IN HISTORY? IN THIS LOCATION? AS PART OF THE ICA’S LAUNCH? Our twentieth century paradigm is in a complete crisis. There are lots of open questions in every field and it is very exciting to explore some of these questions through art. Richmond is very meaningful for me. Four years ago I lived here for a couple of months and JetLag will be the fourth art project that I am showing here. JetLag has many images from Richmond, and the idea of this piece was finished during my days living in Richmond. When I lived here, the ICA location was a flat parking lot, a year later there was a big hole in the place, and now this wonderful building invited me and other artists to show our work here. DO YOU BELIEVE ART HAS SOCIALLY TRANSFORMATIVE I believe that art has a strong socially transformative power. I feel that each person has special interests and a unique point of view. When someone studies her/his self and shares his/her own feelings, another person with a similar filter will be touched and this contact may be transformative. Born 1975, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina Martín Bonadeo is a conceptual artist known for his installations that use new technologies, light, sound, and scent to illuminate facets of human relationships. Bonadeo received a BA in Advertising from Universidad de Palermo in Buenos Aires, Argentina and a PhD in Social Communication from Universidad Austral in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Select solo exhibitions: Fundación Telefónica in Buenos Aires, Argentina (2011); Pavilion of Fine Arts of the Argentine Catholic University in Buenos Aires, Argentina (2010); Itaú Cultural in São Paulo, Brazil (2010); and Timoteo Navarro Museum in Tucumán, Argentina (2005). Select group exhibitions: The International Biennial of Contemporary Art of Seville, Spain (2008); Japan Media Arts Festival in Tokyo, Japan (2005); and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco (2004–2005). Select awards: The Petrobrás Award (2008), UCLA Grand Prize of Art and New Technologies, Fundación Telefónica (2005). Bonadeo is the Founder and Director of TECAT (Taller Experimental de Ciencia, Arte y Tecnología), a multidisciplinary space to explore technological issues, and is a professor of Latin American and Argentine Contemporary Art at UCA’s (Universidad Católica Argentina) Latin American Studies Program. May we email you? (But not too much) Email First Name Last Name By clicking Subscribe, I agree to the Privacy Policy. @icavcu 601 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220 ica@vcu.edu \| 804.828.2823 Custom Website by Vibethink Last updated on June 20th, 2018 at 09:16 am \| ©2019 Institute for Contemporary Art	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4128
__label__wiki	0.943357	0.943357	Hong Kong protests: 'We are fighting against a dictatorship' Sunday's anti-extradition bill protest drew record numbers. Talking to DW, one prominent opposition activist expressed hope that people would continue to "resist and fight back" against Chinese encroachment.... Source: dw.com Hong Kong extradition protests: demonstrators vow to keep fighting proposed bill after clashes outside government HQ leave at least 72 injured Hong Kong students and civil rights activists have vowed to continue protesting a proposed bill that would allow extradition to China, following a da... Hong Kong protests: Incredible pictures show thousands line the streets of Hong Kong in protest over extradition law Tens of thousands of protesters have marched through the streets of Hong Kong in protest over government-sponsored legislation that would allow peopl... Hong Kong artist wields a paintbrush at Hong Kong mass protests For 53-year-old Perry Dino, a paintbrush and canvas are weapons for opposing the Hong Kong government as it faces mass protests against a now-suspend... Photos From the Hong Kong Extradition Protests Demonstrations this week over a proposed law that would allow extraditions to mainland China have produced some of the city’s biggest shows of dissen... That viral photo of the Hong Kong protests is not what it seems A stunning nighttime image purporting to show thousands of people amassing Sunday on the streets of Hong Kong to protest a controversial extradition ... Hong Kong braces for more protests this weekend After violent protests in Hong Kong this week that involved 2 million people and led to hundreds of injuries and arrests, the city is bracing for mor... 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Christian hymn becomes unlikely anthem of Hong Kong protests HONG KONG — The Christian hymn “Sing Hallelujah to the Lord” has emerged as the unlikely anthem of Hong Kong’s protests against an extradition bill t... Hong Kong protests: What graffiti in the parliament conveys On Monday night, Hong Kong protesters broke into their parliamentary building, occupying the main chamber of the Legislative Council and vandalizing ... Hong Kong Protesters Try to Keep Momentum With Weekend Protests Scuffles broke out on Sunday between protesters and police officers in the Sha Tin area of Hong Kong, one day after similar clashes at another protes... British PM May raises Hong Kong protests with China's Hu British Prime Minister Theresa May discussed the continuing protests in Hong Kong, a former British colony, in a meeting at her office with China's v... Violent protests broke out in Hong Kong — Here's what happened Large crowds of protesters gathered around the local legislature as lawmakers postponed a debate on a legal change that's been condemned by hund... Hong Kong braces for more protests on handover anniversary More than 50,000 people have rallied in support of the Hong Kong police as the semi-autonomous territory readies for another day of protests on the a... Hong Kong readies for more protests on handover anniversary HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of people have rallied in support of the Hong Kong police as the semi-autonomous territory readies for another day of prot... Hong Kong protests challenge China with no end in sight What began as a protest against an extradition bill has ballooned into a fundamental challenge to the way Hong Kong is governed — and the role of the... Hong Kong activists warn of violence if protests are ignored Young people say they feel they have no choice but to become more radical: ‘They never listen’Brian Chan, a 23-year-old university graduate, was havi... 'They will definitely take revenge': how China could respond to the Hong Kong protests Hong Kong has seen its biggest political crisis in decades, but Beijing cannot afford to let the dissent go unpunishedThe Communist Party has always ... Hong Kong protests against extradition law spill into Sydney Anger in Hong Kong over a move to allow extraditions to mainland China spilled over into Sydney on Sunday, with migrants gathering for a protest and ... How Trump Could Suddenly Amplify the Hong Kong Protests Trump has the unilateral power to rescind Hong Kong’s status as a preferential trading partner -- a potentially huge blow that would undermine confid... The Latest: No debate set for Hong Kong bill after protests A Hong Kong Legislative Council official says no time has been set aside for debate on a highly controversial extradition law that has drawn large-sc... Uncertainty looms as Hong Kong protests drag into a new week About 2,000 protesters gathered outside the Hong Kong legislature on Monday, demanding to speak directly to the city's top official Carrie Lam, ... 'Sing Hallelujah to the Lord' an unlikely anthem of Hong Kong protests The Christian hymn "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" has emerged as the unlikely anthem of Hong Kong's protests against an extradition bill that have dra... Hong Kong protests show first dent in armour of Xi Jinping Crisis will provide ammunition for his elite enemies inside China’s Communist partyThe most obvious casualty of Hong Kong’s extraordinary uprising ag... Explainer: Why proposed changes to Hong Kong's extradition law are fueling protests Hong Kong's government has indefinitely delayed the second round of debate on an extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland Chin... Hong Kong prepares for more China extradition bill protests Hong Kong is preparing for another weekend of protests over a controversial China extradition bill -- just days after police tactics during violent d... Beijing says 'radical' Hong Kong protests are an 'undisguised challenge' The Chinese government has denounced Monday night's violent protests in Hong Kong as "radical," terming them an "undisguised challenge" to the city's... Hong Kong Police Face Criticism Over Force Used at Protests Videos of the protests in which officers appear to be using excessive force circulated widely across social media, drawing condemnation from activist... Thousands march in Hong Kong to commemorate June 4 protests HONG KONG (AP) — More than 2,000 people are marching in Hong Kong to mark 30 years since a pro-democracy protest in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square ... What Denise Ho, Jackie Chan and Other Celebrities Think About the Hong Kong Protests For many stars whose careers depend on mainland China, the blacklisting of a Cantopop singer served as a warning that the Communist Party has a low t... Business fears for Hong Kong after protests turn violent Violent demonstrations Monday that saw protesters vandalize Hong Kong's main government complex have drawn a swift condemnation from business leaders... Hong Kong in limbo as extradition protests crisis deepens Hong Kong’s legislature has suspended meetings as leaders consider their next steps following violent clashes between police and protesters who oppos... After Protests, Hong Kong Suspends Divisive Extradition Bill Hong Kong's embattled leader on Saturday said a divisive bill that would allow extraditions to China would be "suspended" in a major climbdown from h... Hong Kong Suspends Extradition Bill That Sparked Protests Hong Kong’s leader suspended an extradition bill that sparked the biggest protest since China reclaimed sovereignty over the financial center, a back... Hong Kong authorities shut government offices due to protests Hong Kong authorities were shutting government offices in the city's financial district for the rest of the week after a day of violence over an extr... Telegram hit by massive Chinese cyberattack during Hong Kong protests The app, which says it has 200 million users worldwide, has been widely used in Hong Kong to coordinate demonstrations against a controversial extrad... 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China protests to Britain over Hunt's Hong Kong comments China protested to Britain over Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt's warning that Beijing should honor its commitments to protect freedoms in Hong Kong or... Hong Kong Police Make Wave of Arrests After Protests Hong Kong police have arrested and charged a dozen protesters suspected of involvement in antigovernment clashes, as authorities widen a manhunt for ... Protests escalate as Hong Kong marks handover to China Combative protesters tried to break into the Hong Kong legislature as a crowd of thousands were marching in that direction on the 22nd anniversary of... Hong Kong police demand better protection ahead of more protests A Hong Kong police officers' union has urged police chiefs to better protect rank-and-file staff as the city braces for rolling protests in coming we... Timeline: Key dates for Hong Kong extradition bill and protests Millions of people have taken to the streets in the past three weeks to protest against a proposed extradition bill that has plunged Hong Kong into p... Hong Kong handover anniversary: march and protests – in pictures Frustration among opposition protesters in Hong Kong boiled over on Monday, with one group laying siege to the legislative council building and tens ... Hong Kong protests: group tries to storm government building Demonstrators surround legislature as city prepares for mass protestsHong Kong protests - live updatesPro-democracy protesters have attempted to stor... Hong Kong leader to press on with extradition bill despite protests Hong Kong's chief executive has promised to move forward with a controversial extradition bill that it is feared could be used by China to make criti... More Hong Kong protests planned ahead of G-20 Japan summit HONG KONG (AP) — Leaders of recent protests in Hong Kong say they plan more demonstrations for Wednesday, hoping to draw the attention of world leade... New Hong Kong Protests, Strikes Planned Against Extradition Bill Opponents of a proposed law that would allow people to be extradited to mainland China called for strikes and further protests this week, after the c... EU calls for restraint, dialogue amid Hong Kong protests The European Union on Monday called for restraint and dialogue to find a way forward as hundreds of Hong Kong protesters smashed up the legislature i... Hong Kong prepares for more protests on anniversary of handover to China A protest march has been called for Monday, the third in three weeks, this one on the 22nd anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China on July ... Hong Kong marks anniversary of Chinese rule with protests Police used batons and pepper spray on overnight protesters near the government complex. Inside the building, embattled Chief Executive Carrie Lam le... Second Day Of Hong Kong Protests, Activists To Target Mainland Shoppers Hong Kong protesters are set to rally for a second day on Sunday in an area popular with mainland Chinese shoppers as anger over the government's han... Hong Kong protests approach border of mainland China Thousands protested in a mainland China border town Saturday against China traders, riding on the momentum of weeks of extradition bill protests in H... Hong Kong Protests: Police Use Water Cannons Against Demonstrators Tens of thousands of people protested across Hong Kong amid a debate in the city’s Legislative Council on a contentious bill that would permit extra... China accuses UK of supporting violent Hong Kong protests Beijing has accused Britain of "basking in the faded glory of British colonialism" and reminded the former colonial power of Hong Kong's status. Fore... After a day of violent protests, Hong Kong starts to make arrests Hong Kong police said on Wednesday they had arrested 12 people in connection with incidents on July 1, although it was unclear if they were among pro... "Sing Hallelujah To The Lord" An Unlikely Anthem Of Hong Kong Protests The Christian hymn "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" has emerged as the unlikely anthem of Hong Kong's protests against an extradition bill that have dra... Arrests in Hong Kong raise fears of more violent protests A Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker is expressing fears that the situation could worsen after police announced the arrests of more than a dozen people... Hong Kong marks handover to China with ceremony and protests HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong government has marked the 22nd anniversary of the former British colony’s return to China, as police faced off w... Hong Kong gears up for protests, strikes as extradition anger boils over Hong Kong geared for more protests, including strikes, transport go-slows and even picnics, against a proposed extradition law that would allow peopl... Traffic flowing in heart of Hong Kong as rain curbs protests Traffic has been restored in the heart of Hong Kong a day after clashes between police and protesters who oppose legislation that would allow crimina... China Hardens Line on Hong Kong Protests, Hinting It Could Intervene China’s government signaled its fraying patience with protesters in Hong Kong after they stormed the city’s legislature, calling the violent turn a d... Trump To Raise Hong Kong Protests With Xi Jinping At G20: Mike Pompeo US President Donald Trump will discuss the mass protests in Hong Kong with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the upcoming G20 summit, Secretary o... Extradition bill that prompted mass protests in Hong Kong is dead, Lam says The extradition bill that sparked Hong Kong’s largest protest in more than a decade was declared dead on Tuesday by the former British colony’s embat... China Condemns Hong Kong Protests As "Undisguised Challenge" To Its Rule China on Tuesday condemned violent protests in Hong Kong as an "undisguised challenge" to the formula under which the city is ruled, hours after poli... Hong Kong leader says extradition bill is dead after mass protests The leader of Hong Kong said Tuesday the extradition bill that set off a firestorm of protests in the region was dead. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam sa... Hong Kong protests: police make first arrests after storming of parliament At least 11 men and one woman detained on suspicion of attempting disrupt celebrations marking the 22nd anniversary of the handover At least 12 peopl... Hong Kong protests fortify Taiwan, and the West, against China's expansion Mass protests against Chinese President Xi Jinping’s attempt to encroach on Hong Kong’s judicial system have fortified neighboring Taiwan and other U... Hong Kong Protests: Senior Official Urges Protesters to Disperse The police used pepper spray and water cannons against thousands of protesters who flooded Hong Kong’s streets and forced the Legislative Council to ... Hong Kong may pause controversial extradition bill after mass protests Hong Kong's leader is expected to make an announcement Saturday on the future of a controversial China extradition bill, in an apparent bid to quell ... Hong Kong Braces for Big Protests on Anniversary of Return to Chinese Rule Protesters and police clashed just hours before a mass rally—likely to be the largest in the former British colony’s history—on the anniversary of Ho... The Latest: Hong Kong protests planned as groups slam police The Latest on the controversy in Hong Kong over proposed legislation that critics say would expand Beijing's influence in the former British colony a... Carrie Lam offers 'most sincere apology' to Hong Kong following mass protests Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam apologized to the public Tuesday following mass protests on the island over a controversial bill but did not off... Carrie Lam offers 'most sincere apology' to Hong Kong after mass protests Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam apologized to the public Tuesday following mass protests on the island over a controversial bill but did not off... Hong Kong braces for new mass protests against planned extraditions to China Hong Kong braced for strikes, transport go-slows and another mass demonstration in protest against a proposed extradition law that would allow people... Thousands rally in Hong Kong in fresh protests against extradition bill Thousands braved thunderstorms in Hong Kong on Tuesday for a fresh wave of protests against a proposed extradition bill that would allow people to be... Hong Kong braces for mass protests over controversial extradition bill HONG KONG — Opponents of legislation in Hong Kong that would allow criminal suspects to be extradited to mainland China are planning more protests an... China stands by Hong Kong leader after days of street protests China doubled down on its support for Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Monday after days of protests in the Chinese-ruled city over a planned extraditi... Hong Kong Leader Faces Growing Pressure to Resign After Protests Pressure mounted on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam as protesters called for her to step down and members of her cabinet urged her to personally... Hong Kong Celebrities Who Support Protests Pay a Heavy Price From China For many stars whose careers depend on mainland China, the blacklisting of a Cantopop singer served as a warning that the Communist Party has a low t... Tense calm returns to Hong Kong after protests erupt into violence A tense calm descended on Hong Kong early on Tuesday, hours after police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters who had stormed the legisl... Trump confident Hong Kong and China will 'work things out' after protests U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was sure China and Hong Kong would be able to "work things out" after mass protests in the city agai... China state media blames Hong Kong protests on 'lawlessness' Protests in Hong Kong over planned new extradition laws with China are "hammering" the city's reputation, with outbreaks of "lawlessness" undermining... Hong Kong again shelves debate on divisive bill amid more protests For the second day in a row Thursday, Hong Kong's legislature tabled a debate on a controversial extradition bill after protesters took to the street... What’s happening in Hong Kong? Scenes from the biggest protests in half a decade. Clashes in Hong Kong turn violent as protesters challenge a new extradition bill that would effectively apply China’s justice system to the people of... ‘It’s Not a Fight About Money.’ Why Bankers and Entrepreneurs Have a Stake in Hong Kong’s Protests Conrad Wu is a serial entrepreneur. He rarely takes a day off or a vacation. His days and nights are spent working on a transportation app he started... Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters storm key road as extradition protests mount Hundreds of demonstrators tried to occupy an important arterial road near the offices of the Hong Kong government on Wednesday as protests mounted ag... Fresh Protests Force Hong Kong to Postpone Extradition Bill Debate Thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets surrounding Hong Kong’s legislature Wednesday morning, choking major thoroughfares with barr... Hong Kong protests, Beijing's tightening grip rattle business community Chaotic scenes of protesters rampaging through Hong Kong's legislature, trashing furniture and daubing graffiti over walls have sent jitters through ... Telegram says China was behind a powerful attack that disrupted the service during Hong Kong protests Telegram is one of the end-to-end encrypted chat apps out there that offers the same kind of security as iMessage or WhatsApp when it comes to protec... Hong Kong shuts government offices, security tight after violent protests Hong Kong authorities were shutting government offices in the city's financial district for the rest of the week after a day of violence over an extr... Hong Kong protests and China's tightening grip rattle business community Chaotic scenes of protesters rampaging through Hong Kong's legislature, trashing furniture and daubing graffiti over walls have sent jitters through ... Hong Kong 'riot' protests force delay of controversial extradition bill Riot-like demonstrations in Hong Kong Wednesday forced the government to postpone a vote on a controversial extradition bill, and drew tear gas and r... Heated Hong Kong protests dent stocks, spike cash demand Hong Kong's financial markets came under pressure on Wednesday, with stocks falling and demand for cash surging, as protesters clashed with police du... Hong Kong protests: Dramatic images of destruction draw both condemnation and support Days after masked protesters stormed Hong Kong's legislature, the city continues to be divided on whether it was unjustifiable violence or the unders... China's envoy to Britain laments 'Cold War mentality' over Hong Kong protests China is not interested in a diplomatic war with Britain but rejects the "Cold War mentality" it has seen from some British politicians over Hong Kon... Violence rocks Hong Kong protests while China, U.S. clash over extradition bill The afternoon violence marked a major escalation in the semiautonomous Chinese territory’s biggest political crisis in years. ... Hong Kong slams brakes on extradition bill amid massive protests The afternoon violence marked a major escalation in the semiautonomous Chinese territory’s biggest political crisis in years. ... Hong Kong protests: government vows to push ahead with extradition bill Leader Carrie Lam refuses to withdraw law, which critics fear could be abused by BeijingThe leader of Hong Kong’s government has said she remains det... Hong Kong Protests Live Updates: Fresh Calls for Carrie Lam to Resign Newly emboldened by protests and the delay of debate over the extradition law, some politicians and officials are calling on Hong Kong’s leader to st... Hong Kong protests: government leader Carrie Lam condemns 'blatant riot' Lam denies she is ‘selling out’ to Beijing as Chinese state media say protests are pushing the city ‘towards backwardness’Hong Kong’s chief executive... Joshua Wong, Leader of Hong Kong Protests in 2014, Is Freed From Prison The release of Mr. Wong, a then teenager who became the face of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, comes as the city is once again gripped by protes... Hong Kong Suspends Controversial China Extradition Bill After Massive Protests Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam announced Saturday her government will suspend a controversial bill allowing criminal suspects to be extradited t... Hong Kong leader suspends extradition bill debate after massive protests HONG KONG — Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Saturday she has suspended indefinitely a proposed extradition bill that sparked the city’... Thousands Besiege Hong Kong’s Police Headquarters After a Day of Anti-Government Protests A day of mostly peaceful protests in Hong Kong turned ugly Friday as crowds laid siege to the city’s police headquarters, barricading officers ... As protests expand reach, Hong Kong residents demand right to vote for leaders Organizers rallied demonstrators around calls for universal suffrage, the latest indication of how the movement has grown to include broader demands ... Hundreds of thousands take to streets in renewed Hong Kong protests – video report Protesters dressed in black have marched through central Hong Kong demanding a full retraction of the China extradition law. The huge new rally comes... Hong Kong activists target mainland shoppers in latest wave of protests Hong Kong protesters are set to rally for a second day on Sunday in an area popular with mainland Chinese shoppers as anger over the government's han... Hong Kong mass protests are just the start of a wider human rights battle The protesters may have won this round, but the fight is far from over. The mass demonstration that flooded downtown Hong Kong on Sunday — the lates... Hong Kong protests: pressure builds on Carrie Lam as public rejects apology Calls for government leader to stand down after an estimated two million march over unpopular extradition bill Hong Kong’s political crisis has enter... Hong Kong activist released from jail, immediately joins latest protests A well-known Hong Kong protest leader was released from jail Monday — and immediately joined the latest mass demonstrations trying to oust embattled ... Umbrella Movement leader joins Hong Kong protests after jail time A leading member of Hong Kong's 2014 Umbrella Movement has said he will "join the fight" against the city's leader over her handling of a controversi... Large-scale protests return to Hong Kong despite suspension of extradition bill Protesters crammed subway stations and turned roads into a sea of black, in another massive demonstration against a proposal to allow extraditions to... China condemns violent Hong Kong protests as 'undisguised challenge' to its rule China on Tuesday condemned violent protests in Hong Kong as an "undisguised challenge" to the formula under which the city is ruled, hours after poli... Hong Kong braces for annual handover rally as fresh protests erupt Thousands of protesters faced off with riot police early on Monday, the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule, ahead of an annual rally t... Hong Kong Protests' Violent Turn Tests Limits of Public Support As they rampaged through Hong Kong’s legislature, the young protesters of the city’s antigovernment uprising fulfilled a dream of having their revolu... Hong Kong's leader apologizes after extradition bill fuels massive protests The embattled leader of Hong Kong apologized over the handling of a controversial extradition bill after hundreds of thousands of people took to the ... Support wavers in Hong Kong for bill allowing extraditions to China after protests Cracks appeared to emerge on Friday in the support base for a proposed Hong Kong law that would allow extraditions to China as opponents of the bill ... Hong Kong braces for huge protests on anniversary of China handover – live Anti-Beijing protesters block key streets as key date marking 1997 transition coincides with anger about controversial extradition lawFull story: Ant... Hong Kong government building a 'big crime scene' after night of violent protests A senior Hong Kong official has described the city's legislative council as a "big crime scene," just hours after hundreds of masked, mainly young pr... Fears Hong Kong protests could turn violent amid calls to 'escalate action' Protesters have given authorities until Thursday afternoon to answer demands to retract extradition billHong Kong is bracing for fresh rallies on Fri... Hong Kong police fire rubber bullets as protests turn to violent chaos Hong Kong police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators who threw plastic bottles in running battles outside the city's legislature, angr... Hong Kong democracy activist freed from jail, vows to join mass protests Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong walked free from prison on Monday after serving nearly five weeks for contempt of court, pledging to join a ... Hong Kong’s Leader Says Extradition Bill to Go Ahead Prompting Calls for Fresh Protests Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam said Monday she will not scrap a contentious extradition plan or step down from her position, following a massive... Trump may raise Hong Kong protests with Xi as city remains a thorn in Beijing's side Hong Kong has once again burnished its reputation as a thorn in the side of the Chinese Communist Party and its leader, President Xi Jinping, after p... Hong Kong protests give Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen a boost as elections approach The sentiment that has overwhelmed Hong Kong over the China extradition bill in the past weeks has spilled over to neighboring Taiwan, pushing relati... Hong Kong government reportedly set to suspend China extradition bill after mass protests The Hong Kong government is set to suspend a contentious proposal to allow extraditions to mainland China after mass protests and street clashes shoo... Nike pulled a shoe line from China after its designer supported Hong Kong protests Japanese designer Undercover posted on its Instagram account a photo of protesters with the slogan "no extradition to China," the Financial Times rep... Chinese President Xi to visit North Korea amid Hong Kong protests, tension with US Chinese President Xi Jinping will be traveling to North Korea for a state visit – the first in 14 years by a Chinese leader, state media said Monday.... 'The bill is dead': Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam speaks after mass protests – video Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said an extradition bill that sparked the territory's biggest political crisis in decades was 'dead', admitting that the ... Mental health issues in Hong Kong surging amid tumultuous protests, experts say Stress and trauma over the political turmoil surrounding Hong Kong's extradition bill has created an unprecedented mental health problem that the cit... B.C. experts predict ‘mass migration’ of expats from Hong Kong over extradition bill protests Vancouver immigration lawyers say they're preparing for a spike in document requests, as protests against a proposed extradition law rock the country... Hong Kong to push ahead with extradition bill despite mass protests, fears that 'anyone can disappear' A controversial extradition bill that spurred massive protests and shut down the center of Hong Kong on Sunday will go forward, despite fears that ma... Hong Kong protests: Government buildings closed after days of violence over extradition bill Hong Kong authorities have shut down some government offices in the city's financial district for the rest of the week after another day of violence ... Thousands of Hong Kong protesters gather, government offices shut after violent protests A few thousand protesters in Hong Kong on Thursday readied for potentially more clashes with police over a planned extradition law with mainland Chin... Hong Kong leader defiant as city gears up for fresh protests over extradition bill Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam remained defiant on Tuesday, pledging to push ahead with a proposed extradition bill that would allow fugitiv... A 1974 Hymn Called ‘Sing Hallelujah to the Lord’ Has Become the Anthem of the Hong Kong Protests On a footbridge leading to the Hong Kong’s Legislative Council building, about three dozen people are intoning “Sing Hallelujah to the Lo... China Allegedly Conducting Cyber Attacks Against Telegram Messaging App to Suppress Hong Kong Protests The Chinese government is allegedly conducting cyber attacks against the messaging app Telegram in an effort to frustrate this week’s protests in Hon... Hong Kong police fire rubber bullets as extradition bill protests turn to chaos Hong Kong police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators who threw plastic bottles on Wednesday as protests against an extradition bill th... The untold story of Hong Kong's protests is how one simple slogan connects us \| Jacky Chan Man Hei and Jun Pang We’ve developed an understanding that though our strategies may differ, we will never walk aloneLast week images of Hong Kong citizens storming the L... Hong Kong braces for more protests as political pressure builds to delay or scrap extradition bill As Hong Kong braces for another round of protests, there were signs among the city's political leaders that the proposed extradition bill that ... ‘Total failure’: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says extradition bill is dead following mass protests In mid-June Lam responded to huge protests by suspending the bill, but that move failed to mollify critics, who continued to demonstrate against the ... Taiwan leader says the Hong Kong protests show ‘one country, two systems’ framework doesn’t work TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan leader says the Hong Kong protests show ‘one country, two systems’ framework doesn’t work. The post Ta... Hong Kong’s Embattled Leader Appeals for Calm in the Wake of Violent Anti-Government Protests Hong Kong was struggling to come to terms this morning with the violent ransacking of the legislature on July 1—the 22nd anniversary of the for... A Narwhal-Beluga Hybrid, Hong Kong Protests, and Jean-Luc Picard: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week Another week, another crisis—The U.S. is reportedly launching cyberattacks on assets tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, including a group of h... \| Hong Kong protests \| Carter talks Trump: WATCH the top World news videos for today Hong Kong police force back protesters trying to storm parliament \| Carter talks Trump, China and leadership at church; here are the top World news v... Hong Kong ignores protest deadline to scrap extradition bill, sets stage for further protests Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam ignored a Thursday deadline set by some protesters to withdraw an extradition bill that she promoted then postponed, sett... Hong Kong protests: Violent clashes break out on handover anniversary amid extradition bill outrage Hong Kong has been blighted by violent clashes again after protests broke out on the anniversary of its handover to Chinese rule amid widespread ange... Hong Kong protests: Hundreds block police headquarters in latest protest over extradition bill fallout Hundreds of people have lined the streets outside of Hong Kong's police headquarters in the latest round of protests over the fallout from the contro... Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong freed from jail, and vows to join mass protests Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong walked free from prison on Monday after serving nearly five weeks for contempt of court, pledging to join a ... Hong Kong government issues apology over handling of politically-charged legislation that sparked massive protests HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong government issues apology over handling of politically-charged legislation that sparked massive protests. The post Hong Ko... UPDATE 18-Hong Kong police fire rubber bullets as extradition bill protests turn to chaos Hong Kong police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators who threw plastic bottles on Wednesday as protests against an extradition bill th... Parents, friends remember Hong Kong protester 'Raincoat Man' who died fighting extradition law Parents of Hong Kong man who plunged to his death putting up banners against extradition legislation urged young people to continue their struggle. ... Hong Kong protests: Hundreds of thousands gather to demand leader quits despite government turnaround on extradition bill Hundreds of thousands of activists have gathered in Hong Kong for another day of protests despite a stunning turnaround by the government on a propos... Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announces controversial extradition bill, which has spurred weeks of violent protests, is 'dead' Screenshot/Bloomberg Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday morning local time that a controversial extradition bill that was previously being ... Hong Kong protests: Hundreds storm government building and spray paint walls as extradition bill demonstrations turn violent Hundreds of activists in Hong Kong smashed their way into one of the territory's main government buildings and spray painted the walls as they protes... Hong Kong protests: Leader Carrie Lam condemns 'use of extreme violence' as calm returns to streets Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam condemned what she called the "extreme use of violence and vandalism" by protesters who stormed the city's legislature ye... Hong Kong leader's apology is 'fake,' more protests are coming, foes say Leaders of a massive protest in Hong Kong rejected Chief Executive Carrie Lam's apology for a contentious extradition bill, demand her resignati... Hong Kong extradition law: What happens next? Hong Kong residents have proven more willing to come to the streets to fight back against a loss of political freedoms than to push for extra ones, a... Hong Kong’s Autonomy Hong Kong is an island of free speech and civil liberties in an authoritarian sea. It is not, however, a democracy. Citizens have never had the power... Hong Kong leader 'sorry' and 'should have done better' Hong Kong's leader has appeared in public to offer her "sincere apology" following mass protests against a proposed extradition law, but has not said... Why Hong Kong Is Protesting (and May Do So Again) As China seeks to assert greater control over Hong Kong, the city’s 7.5 million people regularly display a penchant for protest. Recent demonstration... The US must stand with the people of Hong Kong But for policies to be effective we must keep in mind how US actions affect the debate within China, where there is vigorous struggle over the countr... Let's try the food at the Hong Kong McDonald's I’m spending time in one of the world’s indisputably great food cities and here I am sitting with a shamefully large order of food at a Hong Kong McD... Hong Kong Protesters Keep Up the Pressure Thousands of protesters disrupted pockets across Hong Kong Friday, blocking roads and occupying government buildings, as activists’ focus broadened t... Beijing says it won't allow Hong Kong to be brought up at G20 A top Chinese Foreign Ministry official said Beijing would "not allow" the Hong Kong protests to be brought up at the G20 meeting in Osaka beginning ... Hong Kong protesters vow to keep up pressure As Hong Kong reels under the largest protests in its history over an extradition bill, experts say the protest movement is evolving into a permanent ... The Extradition Law That’s Got Hong Kong Protesting Hong Kong’s government is attempting to pass a law that would for the first time allow extraditions to mainland China. The proposal has generated mas... Opinion: Hong Kong wants democracy More than one million people took to Hong Kong's streets on Sunday to protest the new extradition-to-China law. What they're calling for is totally l... Trouble in Hong Kong: What Stocks Can Tell You About What's Next Hong Kong protests have been in the news lately. Analysts often blame any trouble in the stock market on the trouble in the streets -- but in Hong Ko... Cyberattack hits app used by Hong Kong protesters A secure messaging app used by protesters to organize in Hong Kong was hit with a massive cyberattack, identifiable from offending IP addresses as co... Why Hong Kong’s Protesters Are Turning to G-20 Leaders for Help Beijing has said that its leaders will not discuss Hong Kong at the Group of 20 summit meeting. But Hong Kong protesters still hope for global backin... Hong Kong protesters: 'We will stand together and never give up' Millions of Hong Kongers took to the streets in recent days protesting a contentious extradition bill. The leaderless movement has revived civil soci... Hong Kong police use tear gas on protesters Hong Kong police used tear gas against protesters who oppose a contentious extradition bill. Wednesday's protests delayed a debate over the legi... Hong Kong's Next-Gen Protesters: 'We Can't Stay Out of the Way Anymore' The demonstrators who have jammed Hong Kong’s streets over the past week or more have been overwhelmingly young and impatient about shaping the futur... Everything You Need to Know About the Extradition Bill Rocking Hong Kong Hong Kong’s government is attempting to pass a law that would for the first time allow extraditions to mainland China. The proposal has generated mas... On the Streets With Hong Kong’s Protesters: What Is the End Game? We saw scenes of violence, as well as hundreds of thousands of peaceful demonstrators. There is still some unity in the face of mainland China’s encr... Vast protest in Hong Kong against extradition law Critics say law will allow China to pursue political opponents and legitimise abductionHundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets of H... Why Hong Kong's extradition law changes are fueling fears Tens of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday in a bid to block changes to the Chinese-ruled city's extradit... Trump says is sure Hong Kong and China will be able to work it out U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is sure China and Hong Kong will be able to work things out after mass protests against an extraditi... The Extradition Law That’s Got Hong Kong Protesting: QuickTake Hong Kong’s government is attempting to pass a law that would for the first time allow extraditions to mainland China. The proposal has generated mas... Hong Kong’s Uprising Rattles the Mainland Smelling blood, the protesters thronged in greater numbers. Demonstrations against an extradition bill in Hong Kong swelled on June 16 even after the... Trump says he is sure Hong Kong and China 'will be able to work it out' U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was sure China and Hong Kong would be able to "work things out" after mass protests in the city agai... Opinion: Hong Kong unrest has no end in sight The Hong Kong government has put a controversial extradition law on ice. But the government's suspension will not solve the unrest, it only means a t... Hong Kong's Flickering Hopes for Freedom The government’s retreat in the face of large protests was an unexpected win for the territory’s citizens, but they are unlikely to prevail against B... Bill that set off big protest to go to Hong Kong legislature HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader says a highly controversial extradition bill will proceed to the territory’s legislature. Carrie Lam&... Beijing Meddles With Hong Kong at Its Own Peril The possibility that residents or visitors could be exposed to the mainland’s opaque judicial system is likely to haunt investors and businesspeople ... A Guide to the Extradition Law That Has Hong Kong Protesting Hong Kong’s government is attempting to pass a law that would for the first time allow extraditions to mainland China. The proposal has generated mas... Q&A: Why hundreds of thousands protested in Hong Kong Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Hong Kong over the weekend to protest a legislative proposal that would allow criminal suspect... Hong Kong still has a future as China's middleman Hong Kong has long been a conduit between China and global business and finance. Now that unique status could be under threat from the gradual erosio... Firebombs set off near 2 Hong Kong police stations HONG KONG (AP) — Authorities in Hong Kong are investigating apparent firebomb attacks outside the police headquarters and a police station. Police sa... Hong Kong's Lennon walls - in pictures Hong Kongers have displayed a characteristically riotous embrace of political graffiti in the form of Post-it notes documenting their anger and hope,... Why Hong Kong's extradition law changes are fuelling fears Tens of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday in a bid to block changes to the Chinese-ruled city's extradit... Alibaba Considers Listing in Hong Kong Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba is weighing a plan to list in Hong Kong, a move that would create a round-the-clock market for its shares and bring ... Activists lay flowers at memorial for Hong Kong protester Thousands of people in Hong Kong laid sunflowers and white lilies at a memorial site on Thursday for a man who fell to his death during protests agai... What Hong Kong's Protestors Can Teach Us About the Future of Privacy Something odd happened in Hong Kong last week. Protestors against a controversial proposed extradition bill were afraid to use their metro cards. Ins... 30 Years Later, Hong Kong Still Harbors the Spirit of Tiananmen The center of one of the densest metropolises in the world fell momentarily quiet Tuesday night, as well over a hundred thousand people gathered in H... Hong Kong Upheaval Puts Beijing in a Bind Massive protests over an extradition bill present a serious challenge to Chinese President Xi Jinping, already facing an economic slowdown and escala... ‘If All of Us Come Out, We Can Win.’ Hong Kong Protesters Call for Even Bigger March Hong Kong activists are calling for renewed protests with an even bigger turnout this weekend after police yesterday fired tear gas and rubber bullet... 2M at Hong Kong protest want leader out despite extradition apology Around two million people protested in Hong Kong on Sunday, seeking the ouster of the leader's plan to extradite offenders to China though the bill w... Backstory: Covering an unprecedented uprising in Hong Kong On the afternoon of July 1, before protesters in Hong Kong trashed the city's legislature and riot police countered with tear gas, there was a moment... Britain No Longer Has Any Responsibility For Hong Kong, Says China Britain no longer has any responsibility for Hong Kong and needs to stop "gesticulating" about its former colony, China's Foreign Ministry said on Mo... Alibaba Files Plans to List in Hong Kong Alibaba Group Holding has filed confidential paperwork for a Hong Kong listing, according to people familiar with the matter, kicking off a process t... Hong Kong police use tougher tactics against protesters Hong Kong police have resorted to harsher-than-usual tactics to suppress protesters this week in the city’s most violent turmoil in decades. Po... Hong Kong protesters disperse after blocking police HQ Protesters in Hong Kong have dispersed after the overnight siege of police headquarters, disappointed that their demands for the territory’s leader t... China interrupts Hong Kong pop star Denise Ho at UN Chinese diplomats repeatedly interrupted a Hong Kong pop star and activist as she accused Beijing of "preventing our democracy at all costs" in a spe... Hong Kong Protesters Say 'Dead' Isn't Enough for Extradition Bill Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam came under pressure to pull a controversial bill to legalize extradition to China, after opponents criticized he... China, Hong Kong double down on extradition bill Beijing warned against "outside interference" in Hong Kong politics as it promised to support the city's government. Hundreds of thousands took to th... Hong Kong leader says sorry as protesters insist she quits Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam apologized to its people on Sunday as an estimated 1 million-plus black-clad protesters insisted that she resign over h... Hong Kong police retake parliament from protesters Hong Kong police have regained control of the city's parliament after hundreds of protesters ransacked the building. The city's embattled leader, Car... Hong Kong looks to raise up to $1 billion in green bonds Hong Kong is looking to raise between $500 million and $1 billion in five-year green bonds as the former British colony looks to establish itself as ... Opinion: China pulling the strings in Hong Kong The message of the mass protests in Hong Kong is clear: China's interference is not welcome. But city leaders aren't listening. The basic principle o... UK 'interference' over Hong Kong unrest has damaged relationship China's ambassador has said the UK is "interfering" in its affairs in Hong Kong and "should seriously reflect on the consequences of its words and de... Explainer: Why Hong Kong's extradition law changes are fuelling fears Tens of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday in a bid to block changes to the Chinese-ruled city's extradit... China says will not allow Hong Kong issue to be discussed at G20 summit China's Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhang Jun said on Monday that China will not allow the Group of 20 nations to discuss the Hong Kong iss... \| WATCH: The morning after Hong Kong's violent protest Rubbish is strewn across Hong Kong's city centre in the morning after violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police a day earlier. WA... \| Beijing says will 'firmly support' Hong Kong leader Lam Beijing has reiterated its backing of Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam after a massive demonstration demanding she resigns over a controversia... \| WATCH: Chaos as Hong Kong protesters take over parliament It started with an attempt Monday by hundreds of protesters to force a street vendor's trolley through the glass frontage of Hong Kong's parliament b... How China Can Recover Even If Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam Quits A historic series of protests has left Hong Kong’s Beijing-backed leader, Carrie Lam, fighting for her political life. Hundreds of thousands of peopl... 2 more Hong Kong leaders apologize for extradition bill More Hong Kong leaders are apologizing for a controversial extradition bill that's sparked some of the largest demonstrations the Chinese territory h... Hong Kong police clash with pro-democracy protesters Activists have accused the police of using "excessive force" against protesters in Hong Kong. But the government has defended the violent escalation,... The Latest: Hong Kong leader Lam apologizes but won’t resign HONG KONG (AP) — The Latest on protests in Hong Kong (all times local): 4:15 p.m. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has apologized for an extradition bill ... Hong Kong leader says sorry again after fury at extradition bill Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam apologized again on Tuesday and said she had heard the people "loud and clear" after some of the most violent protests in... Hong Kong protesters hold new march against extradition law Opponents of a proposed Hong Kong extradition law are staging their latest protest, adding to an outpouring of complaints that the Chinese territory’... Hong Kong proposes safeguards to extradition law amendments Hong Kong's government says it is willing to raise the threshold for extraditing criminal suspects amid concerns over proposed amendments to the terr... Hong Kong leader says extradition bill unlikely to be revived Hong Kong's embattled leader apologized Tuesday for an unpopular extradition bill that drew massive protests and indicated it will not be revived dur... \| First charges against Hong Kong anti-government protester A Hong Kong street artist was charged with assaulting a police officer and criminal damage, the first prosecution against an anti-government proteste... Hong Kong protesters disperse one day after storming the legislature A day after angry protesters stormed and vandalized Hong Kong's legislature amid anger over a proposed extradition bill, the exterior of the bui... The Latest: Hong Kong police use tear gas on protesters Hong Kong police have used tear gas, pepper spray and high-pressure water hoses against protesters who have laid siege to government buildings to opp... China warns UK over Hong Kong: 'No country has right to intervene' China has dismissed the UK's concerns over Hong Kong, warning "no country has the right to intervene" - and insisted the former British colony was no... Carrie Lam, Hong Kong Leader, Condemns Violence Protesters had mostly cleared out of the Legislative Council building after three hours of occupation. Then a cordon of riot police used tear gas and... A Brief History of Protest in Post-Handover Hong Kong Demonstrations in Hong Kong over the past two weeks have been recognized as likely the largest in the city’s history. Sparked by a proposal to ... Alibaba files for Hong Kong listing - Bloomberg Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has filed confidentially for a Hong Kong initial public offering, Bloomberg reported https://bloom.bg/2ICeJNR on Thursday, ... If Hong Kong extradition bill passes, what will happen? Hong Kong's government will discuss its bill on Wednesday, but hundreds protested Tuesday night – they feel Hong Kong's independence ... In Hong Kong, science of crowd counting comes into focus When Hong Kong residents took to the streets to protest a controversial extradition law on consecutive weekends this month, observers on all sides ag... Governing Hong Kong: the poisoned chalice of politics When Carrie Lam was selected for Hong Kong's top job two years ago, she pledged to "unite and move forward", a sign she would balance the desires of ... Alibaba files for Hong Kong listing: source Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has filed confidentially for a Hong Kong listing, according to one source familiar with the matter... No Hong Kong response as activists’ deadline passes A deadline imposed by activist groups for Hong Kong’s government to meet demands including the scrapping of controversial extradition legislation has... Police use tear gas to quell Hong Kong protest Police carrying riot shields and firing tear gas moved in shortly after midnight to clear protesters, who hours earlier, swarmed into the legislature... Hong Kong protesters condemned after being rushed by police Police in Hong Kong have gained back control of a government building by firing tear gas and charging at demonstrators after protests turned violent.... Hong Kong protesters unimpressed by Lam’s ‘sincere’ apology Chief suggests extradition law effectively shelved but protesters say key demands ignoredHong Kong’s chief executive, Carrie Lam, has offered a “sole... Ex-Philippine judge says she was held at Hong Kong airport MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A former Philippine Supreme Court justice who once accused Chinese President Xi Jinping of crimes against humanity before ... \| At UN, Hong Kong activist calls for more pressure on China Hong Kong activist Denise Ho urged the international community to increase pressure on China, in a speech to the UN rights council interrupted twice ... Protesters Mass in Hong Kong Against Proposed Extradition Law The legislation, which would allow renditions to mainland China, has stirred fears of the growing reach of the ruling Communist Party into the semiau... UK summons Chinese ambassador over Hong Kong dispute Beijing has accused Britain of "basking in the faded glory of British colonialism." The United Kingdom says China is violating agreements made before... WeLab: A fintech experiment succeeds in Hong Kong Ex-Citibanker Simon Loong is playing a long game – he has assembled some powerful backers for his Hong Kong fintech and now, armed with a new virtual... Hong Kong lawyers protest proposed extradition law changes Hundreds of legal professionals dressed in black have joined a silent march in Hong Kong to protest proposed amendments to an extradition law that cr... 'The last fight for Hong Kong': activists gear up over extradition law Fears controversial bill, which has its second reading next week, will allow China to target political enemies with impunityIt has been called “the n... Massive Crowds Take to Streets in 'Last Fight' for Hong Kong Huge crowds of demonstrators took to the streets Sunday to protest a proposed law that would allow Beijing to take people from Hong Kong to stand tri... Mass Hong Kong protest against 'evil' extradition law Hundreds of thousands of protestors have taken to the streets of Hong Kong in a final bid to block a law it is feared could be used by China to make ... Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s Leader, Retreats, but Her Critics Want More The extradition bill has been suspended, but calls for new protests foreshadow more upheaval in Hong Kong and signal that Mrs. Lam’s troubles are not... \| China tells US to stop trying to 'mess up' Hong Kong Beijing on Friday denounced what it called "violent interference" by US lawmakers critical of what they see as a worsening human rights environment i... The Latest: Hong Kong march shortened due to disruption Organizers of a protest march in Hong Kong have changed the ending point because of an ongoing protest by a smaller group trying to smash its way int... The Latest: Ex-Hong Kong governor: UK must take firm stand HONG KONG (AP) — The Latest on protests on the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China (all times local): 5:15 p.m. Chris Patten, who served... Hong Kong's summer of dissent: After five weeks of protest, where to next? For five weeks, Hong Kong has been rocked by large protests sparked by a proposed bill that would allow extradition to China, and the city's summer o... Hong Kong ex-JPMorgan princeling case gets personal A case by Hong Kong’s ICAC against an individual on bribery charges is another example of Asia-Pacific regulators targeting the person as well as the... U.S. bill gives ultimatum to Hong Kong over proposed extradition law Several U.S. lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to support more than a million protesters in Hong Kong opposed to a proposed law that would allow Chi... Hong Kong's struggle against China's new Iron Curtain Anyone who loves the unique culture of Hong Kong can sympathize with the demonstrators who are protesting the latest step in a long process of Hong K... Why aren't Hong Kong's protesters backing down? – podcast Millions of people have taken to the streets over the past three weeks in opposition to an extradition law. The Guardian correspondent Emma Graham-Ha... Hong Kong protesters try to smash their way into govt building Protesters in Hong Kong tried to smash their way into a government building as thousands took to the streets to mark the 22nd anniversary of the form... Hong Kong Police Vow Action Over Parliament Storming Hong Kong authorities vowed Wednesday to hunt down the protesters who stormed parliament in an unprecedented challenge to the Beijing-backed governme... Hong Kong protesters appeal to world leaders Hong Kong protesters are appealing for foreign support in their fight for political freedom, calling on world leaders to act ahead of the summit of t... China to Britain: Keep your 'colonial' hands off Hong Kong China told Britain to keep its hands off Hong Kong on Wednesday while London called for Beijing to honor the agreements made when the city was handed... Extradition bill 'is dead,' Hong Kong leader says Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday that a controversial extradition bill which spurred weeks of protest "is dead" -- but stopped short of a for... Factbox: What people are saying on the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets on Monday for a rally to mark the 22nd anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from British to Chines... Uneasy calm in Hong Kong after day of violence over extradition bill Hong Kong riot police and protesters braced for possible further clashes across the city's financial district on Thursday after a day of violence ove... Hong Kong Protesters Are Taking Their Message to Chinese Tourists A march planned for Sunday is the first major action since protesters concerned about Beijing’s influence broke into the Hong Kong legislature last w... Many in Hong Kong, fearful of China's grasp, flee to Taiwan For Hong Kong resident Yung Xiu Kwan, 67, a proposed extradition law that would allow people in the former British colony to be sent to mainland Chin... Hong Kong's first female leader fights for political life Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam steadily climbed her way up bureaucratic ranks to capture the top position in the former British colony, relying... Hong Kong Leader Says China Extradition Bill "Dead" Hong Kong's embattled pro-Beijing leader on Tuesday announced a widely loathed China extradition law that has sparked unprecedented political unrest ... Hong Kong leader apologizes, suspends extradition bill Moving to restore calm, apparently with Beijing’s backing, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Saturday she was putting on hold an extradition ... Hong Kong set for street march, mourns death of protester Hong Kong is bracing for another massive protest over an unpopular extradition bill, a week after the crisis brought as many as 1 million into the st... Valuations in China and Hong Kong look 'fairly decent': Investor Binay Chandgothia of Principal Global Investors says he would start looking to add exposure to stocks in Hong Kong and China as they sell off more. H... Hong Kong expects more rallies demanding leader resign Protesters in Hong Kong are demanding the city's leader step down and withdraw an extradition bill. Chief Executive Carrie Lam suspended an unpopular... US dismisses Beijing's tongue-lashing over Hong Kong controversy Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s team needled China by urging Hong Kong not to pass a controversial extradition bill, just hours after similar commen... Joshua Wong: Carrie Lam 'incapable' of leading Hong Kong Speaking to DW, activist Joshua Wong said the city's Chief Executive Lam must step down following orders to shoot at people protesting the extraditio... Hong Kong protesters wary of Chinese surveillance technology HONG KONG (AP) — Young Hong Kong residents protesting a proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be sent to China for trial are seeking ... Hong Kong’s Leader Is Set to Delay Extradition Bill Indefinitely Postponing the bill, which would allow extradition to mainland China, would be a remarkable reversal for the city’s leader, who had vowed to press on... China Says It Supports Suspension Of Hong Kong Extradition Bill China's government said on Saturday it supported the decision of Hong Kong's leader to suspend an unpopular bill that would allow extraditions to Chi... Hong Kong activists hold vigil for deceased supporters Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have held a memorial vigil for deceased supporters of the movement that has brought hundreds of thousands of res... Hong Kong 'suspends work' on controversial extradition bill City leader Carrie Lam said in a press conference her government would indefinitely 'suspend work' on the bill. The proposed law has triggered the bi... Drone video shows massive protest in Hong Kong Thousands of protesters blocked entry to Hong Kong's government headquarters on Wednesday, delaying a legislative session on a proposed extradit... The Latest: Hong Kong leader Lam to speak at news conference The Latest on protests in Hong Kong (all times local): 3 p.m. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam plans a news conference Tuesday afternoon following massive... Hong Kong’s first female leader fights for political life Hong Kong’s first female leader Carrie Lam is fighting for her political life, vulnerable to a public that never truly backed her and a leadership in... Protesters and police clash in Hong Kong after peaceful march Police use pepper spray and truncheons after protest about cross-border tradersClashes broke out between police and protesters in Hong Kong on Saturd... Alibaba plans $20 billion Hong Kong listing: sources Alibaba Group is considering raising as much as $20 billion through a second listing and has picked Hong Kong as the venue, three sources told Reuter... Protesters vow to keep marching in Hong Kong until extradition bill nixed Pro-democracy protesters plan to keep marching in Hong Kong to make sure, they say, that the government makes good on promises to nix a bill giving m... Hong Kong Protesters Are Fueled by a Broader Demand: More Democracy Underlying the opposition to a bill allowing extraditions to mainland China is public dissatisfaction with a political system that leaves many people... 30 Years After Tiananmen, the Future for Protest in Hong Kong Is Hazy As demonstrators in Hong Kong prepare to mark the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, one question on people’s minds is: For how much... 6 Arrested In Protest At Hong Kong's Popular Tourist Area Police arrested six people during a demonstration in one of Hong Kong's most popular tourist areas on Sunday, where thousands of protesters sought to... Hong Kong protesters march again, reaching out to Chinese visitors Tens of thousands of protesters marched through one of Hong Kong's most touristy areas on Sunday, trying to gain support from mainland Chinese visito... Hong Kong leader delays unpopular bill; activists want more Hong Kong leader suspends extradition bill that sparked the city’s biggest public protests in years, but activists say new demonstration will go forw... Riot Police Baton Charge Hong Kong Protesters Fresh political violence broke out in Hong Kong Sunday evening as riot police baton charged protesters in a bid to disperse demonstrators following a... US Student Wrote, "I'm From Hong Kong." Intense Chinese Anger Followed Sitting on a bus in Boston, thousands of miles from her home in Hong Kong, college student Frances Hui crossed paths with an inquisitive fellow passe... Hong Kong dissident joins protest after prison release Joshua Wong, a leader in Hong Kong's 2014 Umbrella Movement demonstrations, joined protesters gathered near Hong Kong's government headquar... Hong Kong activists secure refugee status in Germany Germany has granted refugee status to two Hong Kong activists facing rioting charges at home, they said on Wednesday, apparently the first time Germa... Hong Kong police begin to clear streets of protesters HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police and protesters are facing off Monday morning as authorities try to clear the streets of a few hundred people who st... Hong Kong protesters to continue after bill declared ‘dead’ Protesters opposed to the administration of Carrie Lam say they will continue their demonstration movement even after she declared that the effort to... The Latest: Protesters refuse to leave Hong Kong streets HONG KONG (AP) — The Latest on protests in Hong Kong against an extradition bill (all times local): 8:30 a.m. Protesters in Hong Kong have refused po... Hong Kong Leader, Carrie Lam, Says Extradition Bill Is ‘Dead’ Mrs. Lam’s remarks did not satisfy protesters, who have demanded a full withdrawal of the bill that would allow criminal suspects to be sent to mainl... China Accuses Trump Of "Gross Interference" Over Hong Kong China on Tuesday rebuked Donald Trump for "gross interference" in Hong Kong's affairs after the US president said protesters who stormed the city's l... Hong Kong protesters march demanding leader resign Protesters in Hong Kong are demanding that the city's leader completely withdraw an extradition bill and step down. Chief Executive Carrie Lam has on... 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__label__cc	0.636481	0.363519	Does the Koran really demand that women wear headscarves? Or is it mainly older men who claim they can decide how women should dress – with no theological foundation whatsoever? For the Islam scholar Lamya Kaddor, there is no question about it: the headscarf is obsolete the head scarf debate can i make a simple request can i ask the german islamic scholar to wear the head dress for a year as an social experiment let us then annylise the difference it has made in her life the difference it makes in her behaviour & the behavoiour of her fellow beings who r around her in their nomal cource of life the statements she has madeabout head scarf becoming an obscelete acessory i want her to prove it she cant just make a commit like that & forget it she being an islamic schjolar ( which i am not) i cant argue with her on the islamic dictate about purdah she knows it better then me if she has spend all her life till date with our head scarf why not give it a try & c the difference t makes in her life her self but at the end of it she has to be honest not to us but to herself Abdul Rauf Trumboo15.04.2011 \| 08:54 Uhr Why as a Muslim woman I dont wear a scarf As 14 centuries past the Koranic revelation Muslim scholarship continues to debate the issue of hijab – whether or not a Muslim woman should cover the head or the face, it is time that it takes cognizance of the fact that he Koran has no specific instruction for women to wearing any external head to toe veil (burqa), face veil (niqab), covering of head, or for gender-based segregation. The writer had stated this in a summary report sent earlier [1] drawn on the textual analysis of relevant Koranic verses appearing in a recent publication [2]. This briefing explores the historical background to the issue, as reported in the referenced publication. Until the advent of Islam, practically all the major civilizations subjected women to various forms of restrictions. The Zoroastrians (Persians) kept their women in confinement, guarded by eunuchs. The Greek followed their example and kept their women in gynaecium, often under lock and key. The Hindus burnt their widows alive on funeral pyres of their husband’s bodies - a practice continued until recent centuries. The Chinese bound their women’s feet in iron shoes as a cultural norm, obviously, to restrict their movement. The Christian Church placed women under total domination of men. (The Bible, Genesis 3.16). Roman male citizens could kill their women by law, if they found them committing adultery (Thanks to the Justinian Code). Therefore all the Christians (including the Romans and Greeks), Zoroastrians, pagans and Hindus who embraced Islam brought misogynist notions into Islam from their previous religions. This inevitably influenced their interpretation of Koranic exhortations on modesty. With time, this gave rise to imposition of varying restrictions upon women, including their full veiling and segregation when outside the house – a custom borrowed understandably from “the Greek Christians of Byzentium, who had long veiled and segregated their women in this manner.”[3] The truth is the Koran features altogether five verses relating to sartorial modesty and sexual morality: 7:26 declares that clothing is meant for concealing nakedness as well as for personal beauty but reminds that the cloak of conscience is the best. 24:30 calls upon men to ‘restrain their glances and cover their sexual parts. 24:31 has identical instruction for women (as in 24:30), but allows them some latitude to enable suckling of their babies in the presence of close male relatives and restrains them from wearing or bearing themselves provocatively. 24:60 relents towards the elderly and senile women, because of the lack of their sexual appeal. Finally, 33:59 restates sartorial modesty, but forbids women from hiding their identity under the veil. This is another matter that the traditional gendered reading obscures the identity and enhances the sexuality of women by insisting on veil, head gear, segregation etc. In a word, in today’s context/debate, veil and head-covers are fake symbols of ‘Islamic’ as the true identity of a Muslim lies in his/her inner beauty: conduct, behaviour and performance and not in veil and head-cover. Mohammed Yunus 1. www.qantara.de/webcom/show_article.php/_c-478/_nr-967/i.html 2. “Essential Message of Islam,” by Muhammad Yunus and Ashfaque Ullah Syed, Amana Publications, Maryland 2009. 3. Karen Armstrong, Islam, A short history, New York 2002, p. 16 mohammed yunus16.04.2011 \| 23:38 Uhr Reply to your false propaganda http://www.irfi.org/articles/articles_151_200/islamic_concept_of_veil.htm This is the reply to the above piece Self proclaimed scholars like Lamya do no service but create confusions. Islam is the religion that liberates women. In fact, Islam was the first religion that talked and put into practice the equality of women. But unlike the Orientalists, we don't sell our mothers and sisters. Rape cases and prostitution centers are not our giving to the world. Hijab liberates women. Hakim iqbal Abdulla17.04.2011 \| 19:05 Uhr "Scholars" It's not as if you can't reject the clearly false opinion of a person because the call themselves "A scholar". The Quran commands us to obey the Prophet(PBUH). You, therefore, have no right to obey anyone when it involved disobedience to Allah. Sahih International Say, "Obey Allah and the Messenger." But if they turn away - then indeed, Allah does not like the disbelievers. No need to say ...05.07.2011 \| 18:23 Uhr Self proclaimed scholars I am sorry, but this woman doesn't know what she is talking about. If she said she doesn't want to wear headscarf or it shouldn't be forced on the woman or society shouldn't judge a women for putting it on I will agree with her. But to say since it is not mentioned in Quran then it is simply an older men misogyny for women or a 'fashion accessory' from Koranic times, this is a nonsense talk and I don't know how she called herself a Muslim scholar. What this lady missed that Faraeid and feqh al hadeeth for haram and halal based on Quran 'AND" Al Suna from prophet Mohammed SAAW. One of the main pillars in Islam is praying five times in a day. Did Quran say anything about how to pray or how many times we pray? No, but we learned that from prophet's teaching. And since she only based her argument on Quran, did she ignore the Ayah (O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the messenger and those of you who are in authority; and if ye have a dispute concerning any matter, refer it to Allah and the messenger if ye are (in truth) believers in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and more seemly in the end. (59)) Al Nessa. Or the hadeeth ("Ayesha (r) reported that Asma’ the daughter of Abu Bakr (r) came to the Messenger of Allah (s) while wearing thin clothing. He approached her and said: 'O Asma’! When a girl reaches the menstrual age, it is not proper that anything should remain exposed except this and this. He pointed to the face and hands." [Abu Dawud]). Women and men's costume were declared many times in Quran and hadeeth but I guess for some people it is a matter of pick and choose. This is a deep science and not everybody can simply go in public and make halal or haram and mislead people because he/she read some versos from Quran. And again, I am against forcing any woman to put it on or judging her if she wears it or not, but I refuse making false claims about the religion and mislead people. If a Muslim doesn't want to pray or Murad Kablan13.04.2012 \| 00:42 Uhr Self proclaimed scholar con't or fast in Ramadan this is his/her choice, be he/she can't say it is ok in the religion to do so or it not mentioned in Quran so we can ignore it. Self proclaimed scholars like Lamya do no service but create confusions. Islam is the religion that liberates women. In fact, Islam was the first religion that talked and put into practice the equality of women. I recommend any woman or man to read the book ( Liberating the woman in the message's era by Dr. Abdul halim Abou Shoqa) or to watch Dr. Tareq Swydan episod in youtube titeld (Hijab is it 3ebada or3ada ?) the word "khimar" is there and since quran was meant for all times and not just for that particular period,it is definetly valid in the 21st century too.i feel she misses the beauty of the exact precision of the words used in quran. sania mariam25.04.2012 \| 23:28 Uhr I do respect your opinion but it doesn't make you right or wrong. However, I do disagree with the entire article especially the term "Koranic times". I don't really know how you came up with this terms as long as I know that Koran is Koran and Islam is Islam and you can't change it to whatever you desire. With respect to the Church, same-sex marriage was prohibited years ago but then the church found itself being hated by people who do support this case then it allowed it in an organized manner. The church wanted to keep its role and love by allowing that already prohibited act, and that's wrong. After a few years, a new weird thing/case and the church will refuse it then it will be forced to approve it. I don't want that for Islam. I respect the freedom of expression but when it's logical and based on facts and well-known knowledge. Therefore, you can do whatever you want but that doesn't give you the right to form your opinion as the correct way. What I know is that Quran asking woman to cover their head, now, could you please bring me a text from the Quran or from Sunnah that doesn't say that? Muhammad Badi09.07.2012 \| 20:16 Uhr Agree, but... Of course, I can only agree with her that the concept of a universally compulsory headscarf was spun by scholars, who themselves are a product of their time and place. She may have added a note on the definition of the word "khimar", which people now choose to interpret in a way that agrees with their idea of what women should do. Unfortunately, her argument that for her personally, as a Muslim living in Germany (where the sight of hair does not provoke men's fantasies) the headscarf is obsolete, only forces us to conclude that in places where it does cause such provocation, it remains necessary. It may be a fact, sadly, but does that mean that certain sick fantasies will forever be allowed to determine the fate of certain societies? Nesrin A.10.07.2012 \| 10:54 Uhr You call youself a scholar...why reject the ahaadeeth and only use quraan??obviously hijaab and niqaab are nessasary articles of clothing for a muslim for a true believing muslim woman..if you disagree that's your choice but do not falsely claim that hijaab is not from islam and quraan...nabi saw was sent as a messenger for ALL times..so all laws in the wisdom of Allaah were made for ALL times..they cannot be changed simply because you feel its for previous times only.do you not know the hadeeth stating that a group of angels praise Allaah in the words "Glory be to the one who has beautifies women with long plaits of hair glory be to the one who has beautified men with beards" this proves that the Hair of a woman is an integeral part of her beauty and should be coverd.Hijaab is liberating..try it and see!!! amatullah bint ...11.07.2012 \| 17:48 Uhr	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4140
__label__wiki	0.98666	0.98666	Midsommar EXTENDED cut confirmed by Ari Aster: THIS deleted scene too? \| Films \| Entertainment At two hours and 27 minutes long, Midsommar is already pretty lengthy for a horror movie. But now writer-director Ari Aster has confirmed an extended version of the movie. Answering fan questions on yesterday’s Reddit AMA, he revealed his director’s cut was almost four hours long. Aster wrote: “Working on extended cut now.” The director added: “Won’t be 1 hr 20 mins longer, but will be at least 30 mins longer.” Speaking with Game Spot in another interview of his three hours and 45-minute original cut, he revealed he had to leave a key scene on the cutting room floor. Aster said: “There [was] a very big argument between Dani and Christian in the middle. “That was the only time that we see Dani fight back and argue with Christian, and that was a big debate in the edit room, about whether we keep that or lose that.” MIDSOMMAR REVIEWS He added: “If you told me that I would have cut that scene before we went into production, I would have told you that you were crazy.” Meanwhile, Aster disagrees with his star Florence Pugh on Midsommar’s twist ending. WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD. Speaking with USA Today, Pugh revealed she played Dani as though she didn’t realise what was happening in her insanity. The 23-year-old said: “I thought it would be so interesting to have the love of her life in the building and she’s a kid looking at a firework.” She added: “That’s how I imagined it, saying, ‘This is someone that’s completely gone now. She doesn’t realize what’s going on, and she’s just really happy the fire is going up.’ So when we shot it, that’s what I was trying to get at.” Aster, disagreeing with Pugh said: “I wouldn’t agree with there ever being an iteration of the movie where she didn’t know he was burning.” “But there were a lot of scenes that were cut, and probably a few that helped illustrate she was losing her grip on her sanity, which you hopefully still see.” Midsommar is out now. Prostate cancer: Symptoms could be less likely if you eat this vegetable, suggests study Arrival nets Denis Villeneuve Directors Guild nod Why the tax law might make your car payments go up Rodexo March 16, 2018 New York Times says subscriptions are booming after Trump's election	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4141
__label__wiki	0.781048	0.781048	Kirpan A Kirpan (top) and its sheath Punjab region, Medieval India 3.0 inches (7.6 cm) to 9.0 inches (23 cm) screwed[disambiguation needed] Guru Nanak Guru Angad Guru Amar Das Guru Ram Das Guru Arjan Guru Hargobind Guru Har Rai Guru Har Krishan Guru Tegh Bahadur Guru Gobind Singh Select revered saints Bhagat Kabir Bhagat Ravidas Bhagat Farid Bhagat Ramanand Bhagat Beni Bhagat Namdev Bhagat Sadhana Bhagat Bhikhan Bhagat Parmanand Bhagat Sain Bhagat Dhanna Bhagat Pipa Bhagat Surdas Bhagat Jaidev Bhagat Trilochan Bhatt Kalshar Bhatt Balh Bhatt Bhalh Bhatt Bhika Bhatt Gayand Bhatt Harbans Bhatt Jalap Bhatt Kirat Bhatt Mathura Bhatt Nalh Bhatt Salh Baba Sundar Satta Doom Balvand Rai Naam Japo Kirat Karō Vand Chakkō Charhdi Kalā Guru Maneyo Granth Five Thieves Five Virtues Ardās Amrit Velā Dasvand Amrit Sanchar The Five Ks Sarbloh Granth Five Banis Takhts Akal Takht Keshgarh Sahib Damdama Sahib Hazur Sahib Ik Onkar Gurdwara Khalsa Khanda Nanakshahi calendar Bhagat Dastar (Turban) Jathedar of Akal Takht The kirpan is a sword or small dagger, originating from the Indian subcontinent, carried by Sikhs.[1][2] It is also part of a religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, in which he demanded that Sikhs must wear the five articles of faith (the five Ks) at all times, the kirpan being one of five Ks.[3][4] The Punjabi word kirpan has two roots: kirpa, meaning "mercy", "grace", "compassion" or "kindness"; and aanaa, meaning "honor", "grace" or "dignity". Sikhs are expected to embody the qualities of a Sant Sipahi or "saint-soldier" with the courage to defend the rights of all who are wrongfully oppressed or persecuted irrespective of their colour, caste, or creed.[citation needed] Kirpans are curved and have a single cutting edge that may be either blunt or sharp.[2] They are often between 3.0 inches (7.6 cm) and 9.0 inches (23 cm) long,[2] and must be made of steel or iron.[5] 2 Legality 2.1 Belgium 2.6.1 England and Wales 2.6.2 Scotland Sikhism was founded in the 15th century in the Punjab region of medieval India. At the time of its founding, this culturally rich region had been conquered by the Mughal Empire from central Asia. During the time of the founder of the Sikh faith and its first guru, Guru Nanak, Sikhism flourished as a counter to both the prevalent Hindu and Muslim teachings. The Mughal emperor Akbar was relatively tolerant of non-Islamic religions and focused on religious tolerance. His relationship with Sikh Gurus was cordial.[6] The relationship between the Sikhs and Akbar's successor Jehangir was not friendly. Later Mughal rulers reinstated sha'ria traditions of jizya, a poll tax on non-Muslims, and encouraged conversions. There is no historical evidence to suggest systematic forced conversions, though many softer coercive strategies were implemented [7] . The Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth guru, refused to remove references to Muslim and Hindu teachings in the Adi Granth and was summoned and executed.[8] This incident is seen as a turning point in Sikh history,[citation needed] leading to the first instance of militarization of Sikhs under Guru Arjun's son Guru Hargobind. Guru Arjan Dev explained to the five Sikhs who accompanied him to Lahore, that Guru Hargobind has to build a defensive army to protect the people. Guru Hargobind trained in shashtra vidya, a form of martial arts that became prevalent among the Sikhs. He first conceptualized the idea of the kirpan through the notion of Sant Sipahi, or "saint soldiers". The relationship between the Sikhs and the Mughals further deteriorated following the execution of the ninth Guru Tegh Bahadur by Aurengzeb, who was highly intolerant of Sikhs, partially driven by his desire to impose Islamic law. Following the executions of their leaders and facing increasing persecution, the Sikhs officially adopted militarization for self-protection by creating later on the Khalsa; the executions also prompted formalization of various aspects of the Sikh faith. The tenth and final guru, Guru Gobind Singh formally included the kirpan as a mandatory article of faith for all baptised Sikhs,[9] making it a duty for Sikhs to be able to defend the needy, suppressed ones, to defend righteousness and the freedom of expression. Legality[edit] In modern times there has been debate about allowing Sikhs to carry a kirpan that falls under prohibitions on bladed weapons, with some countries allowing Sikhs a dispensation. Other issues not strictly of legality arise, such as whether to allow carrying of kirpans on commercial aircraft or into areas where security is enforced. Belgium[edit] On 12 October 2009, the Antwerp court of appeal declared carrying a kirpan a religious symbol, overturning a €550 fine from a lower court for "carrying a freely accessible weapon without demonstrating a legitimate reason".[10] In most public places in Canada a kirpan is allowed, although there have been some court cases regarding carrying on school premises. In the 2006 Supreme Court of Canada decision of Multani v. Commission scolaire Marguerite‑Bourgeoys the court held that the banning of the kirpan in a school environment offended Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and that the restriction could not be upheld under s. 1 of the Charter, as per R. v. Oakes. The issue started when a 12-year-old schoolboy dropped a 20 cm (8-inch) long kirpan in school. School staff and parents were very concerned, and the student was required to attend school under police supervision until the court decision[11] was reached. A student is allowed to have a kirpan on his person if it is sealed and secured.[12] In September 2008, Montreal police announced that a 13-year-old student was to be charged after he allegedly threatened another student with his kirpan. The court found the student not guilty of assault with the kirpan, but guilty of threatening his schoolmates, and he was granted an absolute discharge on 15 April 2009.[13] On February 9, 2011, the National Assembly of Quebec unanimously voted to ban kirpans from the provincial parliament buildings.[14] However, despite opposition from the Bloc Québécois, it was voted that the kirpan be allowed in federal parliamentary buildings.[15] As of November 27, 2017, Transport Canada has updated its Prohibited Items list to allow Sikhs to wear kirpans smaller than 6 cm in length on all domestic and international flights (except to USA)[16]. Denmark[edit] On 24 October 2006, the Eastern High Court of Denmark upheld the earlier ruling of the Copenhagen City Court that the wearing of a kirpan by a Sikh was illegal, becoming the first country in the world to pass such a ruling. Ripudaman Singh, who now works as a scientist, was earlier convicted by the City Court of breaking the law by publicly carrying a knife. He was sentenced to a 3,000 kroner fine or six days' imprisonment. Though the High Court quashed this sentence, it held that the carrying of a kirpan by a Sikh broke the law. The judge stated that "after all the information about the accused, the reason for the accused to possess a knife and the other circumstances of the case, such exceptional extenuating circumstances are found, that the punishment should be dropped, cf. Penal Code § 83, 2nd period." Danish law allows carrying of knives (longer than 6 centimeters and non-foldable) in public places if it is for any purpose recognized as valid, including work-related, recreation, etc. The High Court did not find religion to be a valid reason for carrying a knife. It stated that "for these reasons, as stated by the City Court, it is agreed that the circumstance of the accused carrying the knife as a Sikh, cannot be regarded as a similarly recognisable purpose, included in the decision for the exceptions in weapon law § 4, par. 1, 1st period, second part."[17] A posted sign in a bank in Bangalore, India, permitting kirpans worn by Sikhs Sikhism originated in the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal era and a majority of the Sikh population lives in present-day India, where they form around 2% of its population. Article 25 of the Indian Constitution deems the carrying of a kirpan by Sikhs to be included in the profession of the Sikh religion and not illegal.[18] Sikhs are allowed to carry the kirpan on board domestic flights in India.[19] Sweden[edit] Swedish law has a ban on "street weapons" in public places that includes knives unless used for recreation (for instance fishing) or profession (for instance a carpenter). Carrying some smaller knives, typically folding pocket knives, is allowed, so that smaller kirpans may be within the law.[20][21] As a bladed article, possession of a kirpan without valid reason in a public place would be illegal under section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.[22] However, there is a specific defence for a person to prove that he carries it for "religious reasons".[22] There is an identical defence to the similar offence (section 139A) which relates to carrying bladed articles on school grounds.[23] The official list of prohibited items at the London 2012 Summer Olympics venues prohibited all kinds of weapons, but explicitly allowed the kirpan.[24] On 11 September 2016, it was reported that 55 men armed with bladed weapons had trespassed into Gurdwara Sahib Leamington and Warwick and threatened people there in connection with a dispute over an inter-faith marriage, and kirpans had been confiscated when armed police attended. However, it was later reported that the kirpans were ceremonial, and there was no mention of their playing any part in the incident—the men were arrested on suspicion of trespass, not carrying knives.[25] Scotland[edit] Similar provisions exist in Scots law with section 49 of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 making it an offence to possess a bladed or pointed article in a public place. A defence exists under s.49(5)(b) of the act for pointed or bladed articles carried for religious reasons. Section 49A of the same act creates the offence of possessing a bladed or pointed article in a school, with s.49A(4)(c) again creating a defence when the article is carried for religious reasons. In 1994, the Ninth Circuit held that Sikh students in public school have a right to wear the kirpan.[26] State courts in New York and Ohio have ruled in favor of Sikhs who faced the rare situation of prosecution under anti-weapons statutes for wearing kirpans, "because of the kirpan's religious nature and Sikhs' benign intent in wearing them."[27] In New York City, a compromise was reached with the Board of Education whereby the wearing of the knives was allowed so long as they were secured within the sheaths with adhesives and made impossible to draw. Since the tightening of air travel security in the twenty-first century, the Sikh practice of wearing a Kirpan has caused problems for security personnel at airports and other checkpoints.[28] As of 2016, the TSA explicitly prohibits the carrying of "religious knives and swords" on one's person or in cabin baggage and requires that they be packed in checked baggage.[29] In 2008, American Sikh leaders chose not to attend an interfaith meeting with Pope Benedict XVI at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, D.C., because the United States Secret Service would have required them to leave behind the kirpan.[30] The secretary general of the Sikh Council stated: "We have to respect the sanctity of the kirpan, especially in such interreligious gatherings. We cannot undermine the rights and freedoms of religion in the name of security."[30] A spokesman for the Secret Service stated: "We understand the kirpan is a sanctified religious object. 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__label__cc	0.71667	0.28333	Five faults and eight antidotes The five faults and eight antidotes are factors of samatha meditation identified in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The five faults identify obstacles to meditation practice, and the eight antidotes are applied to overcome the five faults. This system originates with Maitreyanātha's Madhyānta-vibhāga and is elaborated upon in further texts, such as Kamalaśīla's Stages of Meditation (Bhāvanākrama).[lower-alpha 1] This formulation has been commented upon by generations of Tibetan commentators.[2] This formulation derives originally from the Yogācāra tradition. 1 The five faults 1.1 Laziness 1.2 Forgetting the instructions 1.3 Agitation and dullness (too tight and too loose) 1.3.1 Agitation 1.3.2 Dullness 1.4 Non-application 1.5 Over-application 2 The eight antidotes 2.1 Antidotes to laziness 2.1.1 Belief 2.1.2 Aspiration 2.1.3 Effort 2.1.4 Suppleness 2.2 Antidote to forgetting the instructions 2.2.1 Mindfulness 2.3 Antidote to agitation and dullness 2.3.1 Awareness 2.4 Antidote to non-application 2.5 Antidote to over-application 3 Relation to the nine mental abidings 4 Relation to the five hindrances 7 Web references The five faults The five faults (Sanskrit: ādīnava; Tibetan: nyes-dmigs) of shamatha meditation according to the textual tradition[lower-alpha 2] of Tibetan Buddhism are:[3][4][5] Laziness (kausīdya, le-lo) Forgetting the instruction (avavādasammosa, gdams-ngag brjed-pa) Agitation (auddhatya, rgod-pa) and dullness (laya, bying-ba) Non-application (anabhisamskāra, ’du mi-byed-pa) Over-application (abhisamskāra, ’du byed-pa) Main article: Kausīdya Laziness (kausīdya) "prevents the application of meditation because one doesn't even begin after receiving instructions in meditation."[6] Sakyong Mipham explains: One of the most challenging obstacles for a beginning meditator is Laziness. Laziness can be an obstacle even before we reach our seat, because it can keep us from ever getting there. [...] Laziness has a draining quality, as if we are low in life-force. Sometimes it's hard to see it because it feels like who we are. It encroaches on our most intimate ground. It manifests as an allegiance to comfort. We may get plenty of sleep, but we are completely uninspired. We'd rather lie around on a couch watching television, or read a magazine and pass out on the floor. [...] We have to understand that from the meditative view, laziness is a particular way of holding the mind. The mind has withdrawn into itself. In its more extreme versions — when we are really lazy — the whole world seems very distant. It seems impossible to do anything. There are three types of laziness: Laziness of not wanting to do anything Laziness of discouragement (or feeling ourselves unworthy) Laziness of being busy with worldly things. Forgetting the instructions Forgetting the instructions (avavādasammosa) means a lack of mindfulness on how to do meditation properly.[6] Sakyong Mipham explains:[7] When we forget the instructions, what we're holding our mind to is discursiveness. We're on the cushion, so wrapped up in thought that we can't remember what we are supposed to be doing. The instruction to stay present seems weak compared to the power of our distractions. Forgetting the instructions can happen suddenly or it can happen gradually as if we are losing our grip on a heavy object. No matter how hard we try, we can't stay focused on the breath. The technique becomes blurry. Nothing inspirational comes to mind. We can only remember a couple of words: "sit," "breath," "thought," "mind." Apart from that, we can't remember anything. Not only have we forgotten the simple instructions. We might also have forgotten the view – the reason we are meditating. Agitation and dullness (too tight and too loose) These two factors, agitation (auddhatya) and dullness (laya), are classified as a single fault. Sakyong Mipham describes these factors as "too tight" and "too loose."[8] See also: auddhatya The Sanskrit term auddhatya is translated as: Agitation (Traleg Kyabon, Kenchen Thrangu) Elation (Sakyong Mipham) Ebullience (Herbert Guenther) Excitation (B. Allan Wallace) Excitement (Erik Pema Kunsang) Flightiness of mind (Alexander Berzin) Mental flightiness (Alexander Berzin) Too tight (Sakyong Mipham) Kenchen Thrangu Rinpoche states: "There are [...] two kinds of agitation. There is an obvious kind in which one keeps thinking about what one has done or what fun one has had, so one is unable to rest the mind upon anything. In its subtle form one has apparent stability of mind, but there are still subtle thoughts that keep coming up."[9] The Sanskrit term laya is translated as: Dullness (Kenchen Thrangu) Drowsiness (Traleg Kyabgon) Laxity (Sakyong Mipham) Mental dullness (Alexander Berzin) Sinking (Alexander Berzin) Stupor (Kenchen Thrangu) Too loose (Sakyong Mipham) Kenchen Thrangu Rinpoche states: "In stupor the mind is cloudy and dull. In its obvious form there is a loss of clarity of mind. In its subtle form there is some clarity, but it is very weak."[9] Laxity may be coarse (audārika, rags-pa) or subtle (sūksma, phra-mo). Lethargy (styāna, rmugs-pa) is often also present, but is said to be less common. Non-application Non-application (anabhisamskāra) means not applying the antidotes.[web 1] Kenchen Thrangu states that non-application "occurs when dullness or agitation appear in one's meditation and one recognizes these thoughts, but doesn't apply a remedy. If one does not apply the remedy, meditation will not develop."[9] Over-application Over-application (abhisamskāra) means that meditator does not stop applying the antidotes even when they are no longer necessary.[web 1] Kenchen Thrangu explains:[9] For example, dullness or agitation may appear in one's meditation, the remedy is applied, and the dullness or agitation is eliminated. Yet one continues to apply the remedy even though it is no longer useful. This is the fault of overapplication. The remedies should be used only when agitation and dullness appear; when they are eliminated, one should just rest in equanimity. The eight antidotes The eight antidotes (Sanskrit: pratipakṣa; Tibetan: gnyen-po) or applications (Sanskrit: abhisamskāra; Tibetan: ’du-byed pa) to the five faults of meditation are:[3][5] Antidotes to laziness: 1. belief, trust, faith (śraddhā, dad-pa) 2. aspiration (chanda, ’dun-pa) 3. effort (vyayama, rtsol-ba) 4. suppleness, pliancy (praśrabdhi, shin-sbyangs) Antidote to forgetting the instructions: 5. mindfulness (smṛti, dran-pa) Antidote to agitation and dullness 6. awareness (samprajaña, shes-bzhin) Antidote to non-application 7. application (abhisaṃskāra, ’du byed-pa) Antidote to overapplication 8. non-application (anabhisaṃskāra, ’du mi-byed-pa) Antidotes to laziness The four antidotes to laziness are belief (śraddhā), aspiration (chanda), effort (vyayama), and suppleness (praśrabdhi). These four antidotes are not always presented in the same order. For example, the antidotes are presented by the following commentators in the order shown (and using the translations of the commentator): Alexander Berzin: belief in a fact; intention; joyful perseverance; a sense of fitness Kenchen Thrangu: aspiration; zeal; faith; well trained. Sakyong Mipham: suppleness; trust; aspiration; effort. Traleg Kyabgon: conviction; inclination; vigor; pliancy of body and mind. Belief (śraddhā) is one of four antidotes to laziness. The Sanskrit term śraddhā is translated as: Belief in a fact (Alexander Berzin) Conviction (Traleg Kyabgon) Faith (Kenchen Thrangu) Trust (Sakyong Mipham) Sakyong Mipham states:[10] When we've heard the teachings and also experienced their true meaning -- that to practice shamatha is to abide peacefully -- a certain faith develops. This isn't blind faith. It's based on our own relationship with meditation. We have faith in a practice that we have experienced ourselves. Kenchen Thrangu states that although śraddhā is similar to the antidote of aspiration, aspiration means that one has something to aspire to, while faith means a belief in something very valuable.[11] Traleg Kyabgon states: "Conviction can develop only if we are convinced of the benefits of meditation and the harm that conflicting emotions cause in a distracted confused mind."[12] Traditionally, it is said that belief can be developed by contemplating the faults of distraction (vikṣepa, rnam-par gyen-ba). Aspiration (chanda) is one of four antidotes to laziness. The Sanskrit term chanda is translated as: Aspiration (Jeffery Hopkins, Sakyong Mipham, Kenchen Thrangu) Inclination (Traleg Kyabgon) Intention (Erik Pema Kunsang, Alexander Berzin) Interest (Herbert Guenther, Kenchen Thrangu) Aspiration is trust with a sense of determination. We are determined to discover our own awakeness. We aspire to be like the Buddha, like someone who has mastered their whole being, someone who realizes the profound truth of things as they are. We have seen the volatility of external conditions. We have become dissatisfied with hope and fear as a way of life. Now we aspire to depend upon our own stability, clarity, and strength. Kenchen Thrangu explains:[14] [Aspiration means] that one likes to meditate and is happy meditating. One could say that one is attached to meditation, but this attachment is positive, so we use the word aspiration because the attachment is to something that is not negative and harmful. Effort (vyayama) is one of four antidotes to laziness. The Sanskrit term vyayama is translated as follows: Effort (Sakyong Mipham) Joyful perseverance (Alexander Berzin) Vigor (Traleg Kyabgon) Zeal (Kenchen Thrangu) Kenchen Thrangu states: "If one has interest and motivation to practice, then one doesn't have to force oneself to practice meditation; there will be a natural zeal to practice."[11] Suppleness (praśrabdhi) is one of four antidotes to laziness. The Sanskrit term praśrabdhi is translated as: Flexible (Kenchen Thrangu) Pliancy of body and mind (Traleg Kyabgon) Sense of fitness (Alexander Berzin) Supple (Kenchen Thrangu) Suppleness (Sakyong Mipham) Well trained (Kenchen Thrangu) Kenchen Thrangu states:[15] This means that one's mind is ready at any moment to meditate. One doesn't have to think, "Oh, now I'm going to have to meditate-how difficult, what a strain meditation is." Antidote to forgetting the instructions The antidote to forgetting the instructions is mindfulness (smṛti). The antidote to forgetting the instructions is mindfulness -- in particular, remembering. We need to remind ourselves continuously of the details. If you have forgotten what you are doing with your mind, almost inevitably, you've also forgotten what you are doing with your body. Start by remembering your posture. Is your spine still upright? Are you relaxed, or are you holding tension in your shoulders and arms? What are you doing with your gaze? Simply checking your posture and starting your meditation over -- "Now I'm placing my mind on my breath" -- can be the most direct way to invoke the instructions when you've forgotten in the middle of a session. Mindfulness has three characteristics. First, one has a sharpness and clearness of mind in which the instructions are not forgotten. Second, although the mind is very sharp and focused, there are not many thoughts arising because meditation is nonconceptual, so there are not many thoughts arising and the mind is naturally focused one-pointedly on an object. Third, because one has trust and faith and has the suppleness or flexibility of having become well trained, meditation becomes pleasant with a sense of comfort and pleasure. These three qualities in one's meditation cause the meditation instructions not to be forgotten. The antidote to agitation and dullness is awareness (samprajaña, shes-bzhin). The antidote to both elation and laxity is awareness. We have to look at what's going on in our mind. Once awareness has told us that we are too loose or too tight, we have to learn how to adjust. If the obstacle is elation, we might try relaxing the technique, giving it a bit more room. We could give our outbreath more focus then our inbreath so that the mind has more freedom. [...] If the obstacle is laxity, we need to tighten up our practice. We can bring more of our mind to the breathing overall. We could focus on the inbreath. We can stabilize our posture. We might try to perk up by removing a layer of clothing, opening a window, or raising our gaze. The antidote to non-application is identified as either of the following mental factors: application (abhisaṃskāra, ’du byed-pa),[web 1] or attention (cetanā, sems pa) The fourth fault is inactivity in which one experiences dullness or agitation in one's meditation but does nothing about it. When this happens, one will fall under its power and obviously not be able to work toward enlightenment. When one recognizes that there is dullness or agitation during meditation, one should remember and apply the remedies with diligence. So performing the proper remedy will eliminate the defect of inactivity. Antidote to over-application The antidote to over-application is identified as either: non-application (anabhisaṃskāra, ’du mi-byed-pa),[web 1] or equanimity (upekṣā, btang snyoms) The fifth fault is the defect of overactivity, which means that when one is meditating with none of the five faults, one shouldn't do anything but rest in that meditative state. Doing this will eliminate the defect of overactivity. Relation to the nine mental abidings According to Geshe Gedun Lodro, whoever cultivates the nine mental abidings overcomes the five faults through the eight antidotes, and, conversely, whoever overcomes the five faults through the eight antidotes likewise cultivates the nine mental abidings.[19] The Dalai Lama states: "Through applying the eight antidotes the five faults are gradually eliminated, and one passes through nine stages of concentration."[5] Relation to the five hindrances The five hindrances to concentration is another list of obstacles to meditation that is presented in both the Pali texts and the Mahayana texts. The system of the five faults and eight antidotes is presented only in certain Mahayana texts. Thubten Chodron states:[web 2] [...] the five hindrances to concentration [...] are presented both in the Pali texts and the Mahayana texts. However, Maitreya and Asanga, in their Mahayana texts, presented a list of five faults to concentration and eight antidotes. There’s some overlap between these two sets of the five hindrances and the five faults. But there are also some differences so it’s good to go through both sets. This then gives us a rounded, complete picture of how to generate concentration. ↑ Kenchen Thrangu Rinpoche states: "There are five faults that have to be eliminated through eight kinds of actions or antidotes. These five faults or defects prevent the development of meditation and are described by Asanga in the teachings of Maitreya in the Differentiation of the Middle Way from the Extremes."[1] ↑ Kenchen Thrangu Rinpoche states: "In the Treasury of Knowledge the practice of meditation is described in terms of the textual tradition and also in terms of the oral instructions of the great meditators. The texts are important because they describe and explain the meaning of the teachings of the Buddha, and the instructions are important because they come from the actual experience of meditating. [...] the textual tradition [...] describes meditation in terms of the five things that can cause meditation to go wrong and the eight ways to eliminate these faults."[1] ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kenchen Thrangu Rinpoche 1993, p. 39. ↑ Zahler 2009, p. 23. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Denma Locho Rinpoche 1996, pp. 53-85. ↑ Zahler 2009, p. 5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Dalai Lama 1975, p. 38. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche 1993, p. 40. ↑ Sakyong Mipham 2003, p. 102. ↑ Sakyong Mipham 2003, pp. 106-113. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche 1993, p. 41. ↑ Sakyong Mipham 2003, p. 96. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche 1993, p. 43. ↑ Traleg Kyabgon 2001, p. 63. ↑ Sakyong Mipham 2003, pp. 97-98. ↑ Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche 1993, p. 42. ↑ Geshe Gedun Lodro 1999, pp. 91-92. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Achieving Shamatha, by Alexander Berzin ↑ Laziness and its antidotes, by Thubten Chodron Dalai Lama (1975), The Buddhism Of Tibet and the Key to the Middle Way, Harper & Row Dalai Lama (2002), The Buddhism Of Tibet, Snow Lion Denma Locho Rinpoche; Lati Rinpoche (1996), Meditative States in Tibetan Buddhism, Wisdom, ISBN 0-86171-119-X Geshe Gedun Lodro (1998), Calm Abiding And Special Insight: Achieving Spiritual Transformation Through Meditation, Snow Lion Goleman, Daniel (2008), Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama, Bantam, Kindle Edition Guenther, Herbert V.; Kawamura, Leslie S. (1975), Mind in Buddhist Psychology: A Translation of Ye-shes rgyal-mtshan's "The Necklace of Clear Understanding, Dharma Publishing, Kindle Edition Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche (1993), The Practice of Tranquility & Insight: A Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation, Snow Lion, Kindle Edition Kunsang, Erik Pema (2004), Gateway to Knowledge, Vol. 1, North Atlantic Books Sakyong Mimpham (2003), Turning the Mind into an Ally, Riverhead Books Traleg Kyabgon (2001), The Essence of Buddhism, Shambhala Zahler, Leah (2009), Study and Practice of Meditation: Tibetan Interpretations of the Concentrations and Formless Absorptions, Snow Lion Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche (1993), The Practice of Tranquility & Insight: A Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation, Snow Lion, Kindle Edition , pp. 39-45 Sakyong Mimpham (2003), Turning the Mind into an Ally, Riverhead Books, pp. 84-113 Traleg Kyabgon (2001), The Essence of Buddhism, Shambhala , pp. 61-68 This article includes content from Five faults and eight antidotes on Wikipedia (view authors). 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__label__cc	0.641923	0.358077	Elements of Funk Elements Of Funk is a Michigan based Top 40 cover band with a unique style. You've never heard your favorite songs arranged like this. Eric’s smooth vocals and charisma makes him an electrifying frontman. Shawn G adds precision and flair on the drums. Germarius fuses Gospel and R&B creating a soulful vibe. Deshawn drives every song with his funky bass lines. Eric "Mr. Funk"- Lead Vocals Eric Middlebrooks has been singing since he could hold a microphone. He has performed at festivals, casino’s, and weddings across the country as well as internationally. His main Influences are Boyz II Men and The Temptations. Eric has been singing professionally for over 10 years. He has become well-known in the Tri-City area singing for the Bay City Fireworks Telethon and winning many singing competitions in the area. He has performed in the bands Licensed to Chill, Destiny, and 3rd & Soul. Eric also had the privilege of performing with Scotty Gunther’s Comedy Revival for 102.5 WIOG’s Lizard Fair, and Winter Wonder Jam. DeShawn "ShawnG" - Drums Deshawn is an experienced drummer, who has been playing since he was 5 years old. Deshawn is a chameleon in genres. Deshawn is known for sharing his talent on many stages within the Mid Michigan Area. Deshawn is a local of the Detroit area. Deshawn Witherspoon - Bass Deshawn Witherspoon is the newest edition to Elements of Funk and is an amazing bassist. He's only been playing bass for a little over 4 years but you'd never know. He can hang with the best of them. Deshawn plays bass in several praise groups when he's not slapping the bass for EOF. He is a great compliment to the group and fit like a glove from the 1st practice. Germarius "Gmajor" Keys & Synths It's rare that you come across a skilled musician like Germarius Major. Hearing that Germarius is performing on a stage playing original music, with full light shows, dance, and pyrotechnics is not unusual. Germarius has been playing instruments such as the keys and the bass for the last 5 years. © 2011 Elements of Funk. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4151
__label__cc	0.636115	0.363885	Topic Centennial Collection Marking the 100th anniversary of AGU and Eos, this collection celebrates a century of achievements in the Earth and space sciences and looks forward to the next 100 years of scientific discovery and transformation. When Water Met Rock Geologists discover rocks bearing the earliest known evidence of water interacting with rock on Earth’s surface. More Than 30,000 Earthquakes Trace the Movement of Magma Seismometers near Iceland’s Bárðarbunga volcanic system pinpointed thousands of earthquakes in 2014–2015, revealing where molten rock was moving underground before any eruptions occurred. Editors' Vox 13 May 2019 Ecohydrology: What’s in a Name? Scientists were studying ecohydrology for decades before it became an official ‘ology’. Find out how this field has evolved over the past century. Where Did All the Free-Flowing Rivers Go? A map of the world’s free-flowing rivers shows a shrinking number can still meander as they please. New plans for hydropower will further constrain flow. Warm Water Is Rapidly Eroding Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf The underside of the world’s largest ice shelf is melting—by meters per year in some places—because of the seasonal inflow of water heated by the Sun, observations of the White Continent reveal. First Analysis of Asteroid Water Reveals Earth-Like Makeup Samples returned from the surface of an asteroid show that these small bodies may have more water than previously thought and could have delivered that water to Earth. AGU News 1 May 2019 Earth’s Ripple Effect The ocean’s interactions with land, air, and ice create an intricate planetary dance. New Model Shines Spotlight on Geomagnetic Jerks Scientists get one step closer to being able to predict jerks—notoriously capricious changes to Earth’s geomagnetic field detectable by satellites.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4152
__label__wiki	0.847169	0.847169	REX Bionics www.rexbionics.com/ TICKER: RXB EXCHANGE: L REX Bionics has developed a world's first: a Robotic EXoskeleton, or REX, that offers spinal cord injury victims a chance to walk. RXB aims to commercialise REX through an immediate focus on rehabilitation centres, with a version for personal use to launch in 2016. Stepping up the pace to get clinical data REX Bionics (RXB) has developed a world's first: a Robotic EXoskeleton, or REX, that offers spinal cord injury victims a chance to walk. RXB aims to commercialise REX through an immediate focus on rehabilitation centres. A recent trading update issued by the recently appointed CEO, Crispin Simon, highlights great market enthusiasm for REX but the need for supporting clinical data in order to close the sale. The company is bringing forward its plans to generate that data by ~12 months, and is setting up a worldwide network of centres (in the UK, US & New Zealand) to perform controlled user trials to generate the required data. Our DCF analysis of RXB suggests a fair value of ~£30m. However, solid progress with implementation of the new operational objectives for REX suggests a potential value up to £40m. Taking the right steps REX Bionics (RXB) has developed a world's first: a Robotic EXoskeleton, or REX, that offers spinal cord injury victims a chance to walk. The potential markets for REX are huge: there are 2.7m wheelchair users in the US (50% of which are caused by spinal cord injury) and a similar sized market in Europe. With its maiden Interim results today, REX Bionics has announced the appointment of Crispin Simon as new CEO of RXB, with effect from October. This appointment is a major coup for the company as Crispin brings a 25-year track record in industry with significant success in a number of sub-sectors of healthcare including medical technology and medical devices: he was Chief Executive of Biocompatibles International until its sale to BTG Plc in early 2011. The Rex product has enjoyed huge coverage in the UK press and on TV, notably on the BBC horizon programme introducing the very high profile £10 million Longitude prize. The next stage is to convert this favourable publicity into sales. one giant leap for mankind Published: Jun 17 2014 RXB IPO'd in May 2014, successfully raising £10 million gross (at 180p), giving the company the resources to market to the rehabilitation market: the company launched its device for this audience (REX Rehab) earlier this year, and with the funds raised, will now be launching a marketing campaign focusing initially on the US and European rehab markets. The company also has plans to roll out a 2nd-generation Personal REX device for home or workplace use (REX 3 Personal) in the latter half of 2016. Our DCF analysis of a successful commercialisation of REX suggests a business that could potentially be valued at up to £40m, against the current market cap of £26 million	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4155
__label__cc	0.74452	0.25548	Afshin Ziafat Afshin was born in Houston, Texas. He moved with his family to their native country of Iran when he was two years old. In the midst of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Afshin’s family moved back to Houston when he was six years old. Afshin received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Texas at Austin. He received his Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages degree from Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas. Currently, Afshin resides in Dallas, Texas, with his wife Meredith. He is the founder of Afshin Ziafat Ministries and travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ in churches, retreats, camps, conferences, and missions. Afshin Ziafat's Resources Culture Video Explainer How do we increase diversity in our church if our location isn't diverse? by Afshin Ziafat Afshin Ziafat shares how churches can increase diversity depsite being in a location that isn't diverse. Continue... What are some of the unique challenges in parenting as a ministry family? Afshin Ziafat shares some of the unique challenges in parenting as a ministry family. Afshin currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Providence Church in Frisco, Texas. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Vertical Ministries at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.... Continue... Immigration Event Message Sojourners and Strangers: Loving our Immigrant Neighbors How do our pro-life convictions change the way we see immigrants and refugees? Afshin Ziafat delivers a keynote address at Evangelicals for Life 2019 on loving our immigrant neighbors. Continue... Ministry ERLC Podcast Episode The Gospel and Evangelism and the Future of Church Planting by Nathan Lino Afshin Ziafat Jonathan Akin Kevin Ezell Josh Patterson Jon Akin moderates a discussion between Kevin Ezell, Afshin Ziafat, Nathan Lino, and Josh Patterson at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas, on June 9, 2018. Continue... Race Video Explainer Does Galatians 3:28 mean Christians should be colorblind? Race ERLC Podcast Episode Evangelicals and the future of racial unity by Phillip Bethancourt Afshin Ziafat Crawford Loritts Don Carson Beth Moore Peering at the present state of racial relations within the church can leave one feeling discouraged. But, as Christians, we know that He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. With this hope, Phillip... Continue... Event Message The Gospel and the Future of Multi-Ethnic Ministry by Trillia Newbell Travis Wussow Afshin Ziafat J. Josh Smith Juan Sanchez Travis Wussow moderates a discussion between Trillia Newbell, Juan Sanchez, Afshin Ziafat, and Josh Smith at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas, on June 9, 2018. Continue... Racial Reconciliation Event Message Phillip Bethancourt moderates a panel discussion on evangelicals and the future of racial unity with Don Carson, H.B. Charles, Crawford Loritts, Afshin Ziafat, and Beth Moore at the MLK50 Conference in Memphis, Tennessee. Continue... How much of your past/testimony should you share with your children as you're discipling them?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4156
__label__wiki	0.802739	0.802739	October 31, 2018 / 4:59 AM / 9 months ago PRESS DIGEST- Wall Street Journal - Oct 31 Oct 31 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. - U.S. federal prosecutors unsealed charges against 10 Chinese intelligence officers and other individuals Tuesday, accusing them of engaging in a persistent campaign to hack into U.S. aviation companies in Arizona, Massachusetts, Oregon and elsewhere. on.wsj.com/2ERUAER - Voya Financial Inc said on Tuesday it would cease new individual life insurance sales at year end. It will keep its existing block of life insurance policies and pay out claims as they come due. on.wsj.com/2EPO0yY - Barnes & Noble Inc alleged in a court filing Tuesday that Demos Parneros, its former chief executive officer, was justifiably fired in early July because he sexually harassed a female employee, bullied other staffers and undermined the potential sale of the book retailer to an unidentified party earlier this year. on.wsj.com/2ETDeHJ - A former partner for KPMG LLP has pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme to improperly obtain confidential information from the accounting firm's regulator in order to help KPMG make itself look better in its regulator's eyes. on.wsj.com/2F5hGIz - A caravan of about 1,000 Central American migrants crossed into Mexico and began trekking north on Tuesday, a few hundred miles behind a larger caravan also headed to the U.S. border. The two caravans, plus a third smaller one from El Salvador, are part of an exodus of Central American migrants traveling through Mexico that is straining U.S.-Mexico ties and a target of U.S. President Donald Trump's ire before next week's midterm U.S. elections. on.wsj.com/2ERVpgV (Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4159
__label__cc	0.590519	0.409481	Keying Somebody's Car Is Just About The Worst Thing You Can Do Filed to: Lamborghini HuracanFiled to: Lamborghini Huracan Screengrab via Instagram He’s right, some do say it’s art, but this looks more like revenge. And taking out your vengeance by taking a car key to somebody’s paint job? That’s, like, one of the worst things you can do to a car. Images uploaded to Ward Lemmens’ Instagram recently show a Lamborghini Huracán Avio (another special edition Huracán) in Belgium all keyed up. His posts don’t clarify why this happened, so this could have either been personal revenge or just some random person who decided to go ham with some keys. It could be a terrible YouTube prank in the making for all I know. Of all the car vandalism you could commit, keying the one of the worst. It’s lower down on the list than slashing tires or smashing out a headlight. Keying a car is a drawn-out activity. It takes conviction. It’s not a quick blow to the car, like busting out a window. Whoever took a key to this Lamborghini had some time on their hands. After your car has been keyed, you can’t just buff that shit out. Most of the time, the damage has cut through the clearcoat and gotten down to the sheet metal. Once that’s exposed, it’s only a matter of time before rust starts settling in. Which means that repairing the damage involves repainting, which is very expensive. Look, sometimes you get mad at people. That’s totally normal. Sometimes you want to mess with that person because you’re angry. Revenge-type stuff. I can’t stop you from having those thoughts, but I can tell you that these thoughts shouldn’t lead you to key someone’s car. h/t to Wouter and via Motor1 Watch These Thieves Jump Into A Truck From A Car At 50 MPH Watch A French Motorcyclist Dressed As Santa Chase Down A Hit-And-Run Driver Writer at Jalopnik and consumer of many noodles. Recent from Kristen Lee What the Toyota RAV4 Gets Right The New Nissan Skyline Is a Japan-Only Q50 with the GT-R’s Face, Advanced Semi-Autonomous Tech	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4162
__label__wiki	0.68829	0.68829	Home News IBM gets 2,500 developers working on IoT projects IBM gets 2,500 developers working on IoT projects By Rene Millman - IBM is to create a worldwide group of 2,500 developers to help partners and customers “collect, analyse and act upon entirely new forms of IoT data”. The firm said the development team is in response to the proliferation of automobile and airplane telematics, building and environmental sensors, wearable devices, medical implants, weather stations, smartphones, social media, manufacturing lines and supply chains, among others. Big Blue will create the resource for IoT implementations as the firm closed its acquisition of The Weather Company’s websites and technology platform. This platform will be used to underline IBM’s IoT offerings. “The Weather Company’s dynamic cloud data platform, which powers the fourth most-used mobile app daily in the United States and handles up to 26 billion inquiries to its cloud-based services each day, will run across IBM Cloud data centres globally and serve as the technology backbone of IBM’s data services and Watson IoT businesses,” IBM said in a statement. “By leveraging one of the world’s most scalable, high performance and flexible data platforms, IBM can now collect an even larger variety and higher velocity of data sets from billions of IoT sensors around the world while also serving out real-time information and insights to tens of millions of users worldwide. “The new platform offers developers greater flexibility to access, store and analyse IoT sensor data and to create new apps with richer and deeper insights powered by IBM Watson.” Fred de Haro, CEO of IoT start up Pycom, told Internet of Business that IBM’s acquisition of The Weather Channel may have been driven by the fact that the site typically receives seven times the volume of data queries compared to the world’s leading search engine. “However, the company’s subsequent decision to put in place a development team of 2,500 developers would confirm IBM’s intent to leverage the platform and location specific data generated as a result of such queries,” he said. “Adding context to a query will allow companies with IoT deployments to optimise device behaviour and performance. IoT verticals where context queries can optimise performance are likely to be positively impacted by IBM’s actions, areas such as automotive aerospace, HVAC, social media, etc. “Whilst the first stage of IoT growth may have focused on deployment and reliability of devices, the next phase must focus on optimisation of these assets.” IBM announced the launch of its Watson IoT headquarters in Munich, Germany in December last year. Rene Millman Rene Millman is a freelance writer and broadcaster who covers IoT, mobile technology, cloud, and infrastructure. In the past, he has also worked as an analyst for both Gartner and IDC. He has made numerous television appearances discussing the technology trends and companies that shape our lives. IBM buys Red Hat for $34 billion. Here’s why \| Analysis IBM: Flat Q3 results as Multicloud Manager launches Nvidia and IBM team up on open source machine learning IBM launches Watson IoT services for agriculture, industry, supply chain 75 major banks join blockchain payments network Connected transport: MOBI blockchain consortium expands with WEF, new standards groups	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4163
__label__cc	0.51202	0.48798	« Jobs: PhD student positions in VR, AR, Interactive Technologies at University of Arkansas at Little Rock Call: Central and Eastern European Games Studies conference » VR in the music industry needs to be a tool, not just an experience By Matthew Lombard \| Published: April 25, 2016 [Presence isn’t referenced explicitly in this interesting piece from Forbes about the role of VR in the music industry, but both applications discussed – VR as an experience and a tool – involve evoking compelling presence illusions. –Matthew] [Image: A screenshot of StubHub’s immersive virtual-reality content that gives ticket buyers a full, 3D preview of available seats. (Photo courtesy of Re/code)] Virtual Reality In The Music Industry Needs To Be A Tool, Not Just An Experience Cherie Hu, Contributor Last month, I found myself at the Made in NY Media Center in Brooklyn, testing a prototype of content management platform AudioSalad’s VR player for music streaming. The product intrigued me because it seemed to challenge how the real estate for music consumption has shrunken dramatically over the past few decades, from a 12-inch vinyl record to a 375×559-pixel phone screen (or, to be more extreme, an iPod shuffle, with its meager volume of 0.48 cubic inches). Indeed, in contrast to one-off purchases of CDs with limited content, I now use nothing but my iPhone and my thumbs to navigate a practically bottomless collection of digital music on a daily basis. It’s admittedly a bit difficult for me to remember what picking up a CD feels like. Hence, trying out AudioSalad’s VR player—which involved strapping a device to my eyes, turning around up to 270 degrees, and examining my virtual surroundings in order to choose a single song—completely threw me off-balance. This physical disorientation soon turned into fascination, however, and I became excited at the prospect of restoring physicality to what we currently take for granted as digital experiences. Unfortunately, the conversation that the music industry tends to hold around VR only leaves me more disappointed than excited. Yes, I am beaming at the optimistic financial numbers around the technology, as is everyone else. Strategy Analytics projects revenues from global VR headset purchases to reach $895 million this year, while Digi-Capital forecasts that overall augmented/virtual reality revenue will hit $120 billion by the end of the decade. In response to these projections, there has been an unending rush to create immersive VR experiences for music, an industry desperately in need of a revenue boost. Both Coachella and Lollapalooza have launched their own VR content that allows users to live-stream behind-the-scenes footage or even watch sets from onstage, and Universal Music Group and iHeartMedia are launching joint VR showcases around select festivals this year. The New York Times Magazine recently filmed a VR video that follows musician Syd da Kid and her band The Internet through the process of learning a new song. Other artists such as Björk and Run the Jewels have also created VR content for their music, and the medium is becoming an exciting new frontier for music composition. Most of these examples point to building delightful experiences for the consumer or experimental artist. Let’s experience a live show while standing next to the headliner; let’s immerse ourselves in the experience of being an independent musician at work. These are admirable goals, but there has been almost no discussion about how VR can transcend its role as a storytelling platform and serve as a tool for our everyday lives. This discrepancy is what I believe is preventing VR from growing more quickly in the music industry, just as the iPhone did not gain any sales momentum until it proved itself as a multifaceted yet efficient addition to our daily workflow. The solution doesn’t stop at good content; it also needs to achieve maximum utility. In the words of Steven Sinofsky, Board Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, “being labeled a toy is necessary, but not sufficient, to become the next big thing.” It seems that the music industry currently understands VR only as a toy—a rather sophisticated and educational toy at that, but nothing more, and perhaps even something less. When we play with toys, we wield power over otherwise static objects. As music VR currently stands, aside from the realm of music composition, there is little room to exercise this power aside from controlling our field of vision. Instead, we become passive consumers, being fed content without the opportunity for individual autonomy and expression. One of the most exciting exceptions to this trend is eBay-owned ticket marketplace StubHub, which leveraged VR to give Final Four attendees immersive seat previews in order make better-informed decisions about their purchases. This use of VR is groundbreaking because it gives audiences vision where they previously did not have it before—prior to this technology, no one would be able to enter a stadium in person spontaneously and check out the seats prior to buying a ticket, not even through a live-stream on a computer. According to eBay CEO Devin Wenig, future VR projects at eBay may involve cars, antiques, fashion and other items for which being present in person plays a crucial role in decision-making. The key for successful VR, Wenig told Re/code, is to tap into “emotionally driven categories where the trust gap is hard to bridge.” Indeed, unlike in traditional storytelling where leaving out details adds suspense and captures the audience’s attention, categories like ticketing and luxury cars lose value in the absence of information, and VR can step in and provide this information where it otherwise would not be available. By revealing useful, actionable details through visual media, VR becomes one of the few instances in which looking is doing. The boundary between observation and action continues to blur, and the music industry needs to pay more attention to how it can facilitate and draw more attention to this boundary. For example, as of now, live-streaming a concert from a VR device is only looking, not doing. Viewing an empty stadium through VR, on the other hand, is both looking and doing because you actively make a purchasing decision based on the images presented to you. Let’s go back to Wenig’s concept of the trust gap. Where else do we lack trust in the music business, and how could we restore this trust by using VR to combine observation with action? Metadata is the first answer that comes to mind. Music executives regularly accuse streaming services like Spotify of holding back as much as $50 to $75 million worth of royalties from rights holders. Spotify, however, is certainly not the only scapegoat; inaccurate or incomplete payments stem largely from inaccurate metadata, for which the rights holders themselves may be responsible (a classic example of “garbage in, garbage out”). Would it be possible to create a VR experience around metadata, both to educate and inspire consumers and to empower creators? Behind every music file is a complex ecosystem of singers, songwriters, session musicians, producers, publishers and other stakeholders, and it may be more effective to visualize this ecosystem in a digital, 360-degree field of vision, rather than just talk and complain about it as many industry professionals often do. Rights holders could collaborate on visualizations and implementations of metadata to ensure not only that viewers are receiving the right information, but also experiencing (yes, inevitably bringing that word back) the information in a compelling way. Viewers could experiment with hypothetically deleting metadata from songs, and visualize the drastic financial implications for the forgotten rights holders. In general, a physical, visceral understanding of the complex structure of music metadata could elevate consumers’ appreciation of the problem and even inspire them to take action and get more involved. While not concerned with visualization, Benji Rogers’ famed .bc codec, a fair-trade music format designed specifically for VR, is an exciting venture in this direction. We also need to be wary, however, about translating all musical activities to VR. Just as the Uber model does not translate well to other industries, so the VR model will probably die if we attempt to apply it to every possible corner of the music business. Again, the key opportunities come from gaps in trust. I already trust platforms like Facebook, Skype and Twitter for my social networking, so I will probably not use VR to hold remote meetings or conversations with friends and professionals—but I do not always trust friends who tell me that one seat in the theater is ten times better than the next. I personally trust Spotify to give me any song that I want, so I won’t necessarily go through the hassle of strapping a device to my head to stream music—but I do not always trust streaming services to provide accurate metadata. At the end of the day, the hype around VR in the music industry is all about merging art and technology both to enhance the consumer experience and to propel the music business on the path of innovation and prosperity. For the sake of music and VR’s long-term relevance, however, I think it would be useful to move beyond the bells and whistles of immersive VR concert experiences, and talk more about how VR can rival devices like the iPhone in practicality, utility and sustainability for the music industry. For more thoughts about music, technology, creativity and business, you can follow me on Twitter and/or sign up for my occasional newsletter, Water and Music.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4169
__label__cc	0.671357	0.328643	Parents demand to vet Barack Obama school speech over indoctrination fury September 29, 2017 September 5, 2009 by Infinite Oh, I see, High Chancellor Obama will speak to our children directly! Some school districts in Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia and Wisconsin, among other states, have decided not to show President Obama’s televised speech to students next week, the Associated Press reports. Others are still thinking it over or are letting parents have their kids opt out. What is wrong with President Obama telling our children to be better students? Everything: Obama Claims He Has Visited 57 States during the campaign. Obama is also using manipulation/hypnosis techniques in his speeches. One possible ulterior motive for this speech, besides manipulation: Barack Obama: “We cannot continue to rely only on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives that we’ve set.”. “We’ve got to have a civilian national security force that’s just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded.” (Source: Obama calls for Civilian National Security Force) There is no change: Bush’s Third Term? You’re Living It. The plans originally suggested that pupils write letters to themselves on what inspired them about Mr Obama President Obama has been accused of trying to build a personality cult and indoctrinate America’s schoolchildren with a speech to be beamed into the nation’s classrooms next week. Not a word of the speech has been published but it has been seized on by his opponents because of lesson plans for teachers issued by the White House to encourage discussion of the speech. Until they were hastily revised yesterday, the plans suggested that pupils write letters to themselves on what inspired them about Mr Obama and how they could help to achieve his goals. Read moreParents demand to vet Barack Obama school speech over indoctrination fury Categories Politics, Society Tags Barack Obama, Children, Government, Obama administration, Politics, Schools, Society, U.S. 1 Comment Police State: Cops Taser a 76-Year-Old Tractor Driver in Parade September 5, 2009 September 5, 2009 by Infinite Can`t the police deal differently with a 76-year-old? Town seethes after cops shock man in parade Retired truck driver Bud Grose, 76, was shocked with a Taser during the town’s Deer Creek Days parade on Aug. 1 after Grose ignored an officer’s traffic command and departed the parade route. GLENROCK, Wyo. – Bud Grose seemed like the last person who should attract the attention of police when the 76-year-old retiree hopped on his antique tractor and rumbled through the annual parade in this small Wyoming town. But what was supposed to be a day of fun at an end-of-summer festival ended abruptly when police shot Grose with a Taser in a dispute about where to end the parade route. The incident nearly incited a riot as outraged neighbors rushed to his defense. Now residents of this tight-knit town of 2,400 are seething over what they see as police brutality, and town officials are scrambling to ease the tension. The Glenrock Police Department has placed two of its seven officers on paid administrative leave and hired a consultant to conduct an internal review that began last week. Prosecutors have decided against filing any charges in the Aug. 1 confrontation, and Police Chief Tom Sweet acknowledged the situation has “highly inflamed the community.” Read morePolice State: Cops Taser a 76-Year-Old Tractor Driver in Parade Categories Society Tags Police, Police State, Society, Taser, U.S., Wyoming 1 Comment Six-Year-Old Chinese Girl Aspires to Become a Corrupt Official ‘China’ is totally corrupt and everybody knows it Beijing – A six-year-old girl has become a media darling in China on her first day of school by expressing her aspiration to become a “corrupt official” when she grows up, state media said on Friday. The young student stated her aspirations in a televised interview that was posted on a southern China website, leading bloggers to describe her comments as “a reflection of social reality,” the Southern Metropolis Daily reported. “When I grow up I want to be an official,” said the girl, whose face was blurred to protect her identity. “What kind of official?” the interviewer asked. “A corrupt official because corrupt officials have a lot of things,” she replied. Read moreSix-Year-Old Chinese Girl Aspires to Become a Corrupt Official Categories Politics, Society Tags Children, China, Corruption, Government, Politics, Society 1 Comment Study: 1 in 3 teenage girls tell of sexual abuse by their boyfriends December 17, 2011 September 1, 2009 by Infinite Learn to defend yourself. Ming Liu (Chinese Staff) – 1998 World Series of Martial Arts Chris Cloke of NSPCC tells Mike Duran about a survey of teenage sexual relationships Link to this audio Sexual exploitation rife in relationships, says NSPCC Quarter of young women are beaten up, poll shows One in three teenage girls has suffered sexual abuse from a boyfriend and one in four has experienced violence in a relationship, according to an in-depth study published today. The survey, by the NSPCC and Bristol University, found that of the 1,353 teenage girls and boys questioned across the UK, nearly 90% of girls aged 13 to 17 had been in an intimate relationship. A similar number of boys had been in relationships. A quarter of girls had suffered physical violence, including being slapped, punched or beaten by their boyfriends, according to the study. As part of the research, 91 young people were questioned at length. Of the girls, one in six said that they had been pressured into having sex and one in 16 claimed to have been raped. Read moreStudy: 1 in 3 teenage girls tell of sexual abuse by their boyfriends Categories Global News, Society Tags Abuse, Children, Global News, Rape, Sex, Society, U.K., Violence Leave a comment Police State: Mother Watched Son Tasered To Death Read morePolice State: Mother Watched Son Tasered To Death Categories Global News, Society Tags Global News, Police, Police State, Society, Taser, U.S., Violence Leave a comment UK: Two thirds want troops home from Afghanistan August 31, 2009 August 31, 2009 by Infinite – Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan (Guardian, 31 Aug 2009): “206 British troops killed in the country since the invasion.” – British soldier killed in Afghanistan (Telegraph, 25 Aug 2009) – UK soldier died helping comrade (BBC News, 22 Aug 2009) – Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan (Guardian, 21 Aug 2009) – Three more British soldiers killed in Afghanistan (ABC News, 17 Aug 2009) – Three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan (Scotsman, 07 Aug 2009) Almost two-thirds of people oppose Britain’s continued deployment of troops in Afghanistan, a new poll shows. 206 British soldiers died in Afghanistan since the invasion The public’s growing opposition to the conflict comes after the number of British deaths in Afghanistan rose above 200 earlier this month. Yesterday, Gen Sir David Richards took over as Chief of the General Staff and vowed to get better equipment for troops and improved care for those injured fighting for Britain. A Daily Telegraph/YouGov poll showed 62 per cent of people opposed British troops staying in Afghanistan, while 26 per cent were in favour. Previous polls had shown that most people backed the conflict in Afghanistan, unlike the war in Iraq. They accepted the argument espoused by ministers and the opposition that it was part of the fight against terrorism that could be exported to British streets. Read moreUK: Two thirds want troops home from Afghanistan Categories Global News, Politics, Society Tags Afghanistan, Global News, Military, Politics, Society, Soldiers, U.K., War Leave a comment Must-See Town Hall Meeting with US Congressman Brian Baird August 26, 2009 by Infinite I, David William Hedrick, a member of the silent majority, decided that I was not going to be silent anymore. So, I let U.S. Congressman Brian Baird have it. I was one questioner out of 38, that was called at random from an audience that started at 3,000 earlier in the evening. Not expecting to be called on, I quickly scratched what I wanted to say on a borrowed piece of paper and with a pen that I borrowed from someone else in the audience minutes before I spoke. So much for the planned talking points of the right wing conspiracy. Added: August 22, 2009 Categories Politics, Society Tags Constitution, Freedom, Government, Healthcare, Politics, Society, U.S. Leave a comment Mind Blowing Speech by Robert Welch in 1958: How Insiders Plan to Destroy America ‘Obamanomics’ fulfills exactly the master plan of the elite described by Robert Welch. I have always said that Obama is just another puppet of the elite (like Bush, McCain, Clinton etc.). Proof that the NEW WORLD ORDER has been planned by the elite. Robert Welch, Founder of The John Birch Society, predicted today’s problems with uncanny accuracy back in 1958 and prescribed solutions in 1974 that are very similar to Ron Paul’s positions today. President John F. Kennedy’s Secret Society Speech “The high office of the president has been used to foment a plot to destroy America’s freedom, and before I leave office I must inform the citizens of this plight.” – John F. Kennedy November 12, 1963. Date of Kennedy Assassination : NOV. 22, 1963 – Ron Paul on Glenn Beck: Destruction of the dollar: Ron Paul: “Foreign policy is dictated by individuals who control both the Republican and the Democrat party” – Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Paul Craig Roberts: Americans: Serfs Ruled by Oligarchs: “Will Americans realize that they are not ruled by elected representatives but by an oligarchy that owns the Washington whorehouse?” “Will Americans ever understand that they are impotent serfs?” Categories Economy, Politics, Society Tags Debt, Dollar, Economy, Government, John Birch Society, John F. Kennedy, New World Order, Politics, Society, U.N., U.S. 1 Comment British Government: Illegal Downloaders May Lose Web Access Commentary by Max Keiser: Britain is Appeasing the Copyright Cartel Again Britain is completely on the wrong side of this issue. Copyrights are the public’s rights to help manage the public’s intellectual property. A limited period of time, like 28 years (per the original Constitutional statute), giving individuals monopoly rights over intellectual property is the outer most boundary of time that a society invested in the speech rights and intellectual rights of its people would allow in good conscience. Britain, and it is easy to understand, given the massive cock ups of this Labor government, is allowing themselves to be steered by the copyright cartel just like they allow themselves to be strong armed by the banking, pharmaceutical, and defense industries. This Labor government has abdicated its role as a representative of the People and their position on Copyright is yet another glaring example of their conflicted, misguided policies. Source: Huffington Post LONDON — The British government says people who illegally download music and films could have their Internet connections cut off. Treasury Minister Stephen Timms says the move would allow “swifter and more flexible measures” to clamp down on piracy. The plans announced Tuesday include blocking access to download sites and temporarily suspending users’ internet accounts. The announcement drew criticism from some groups, but those representing the music industry were pleased. The Open Rights Group — which aims to raise awareness of digital rights — said any suspension would “restrict people’s fundamental right to freedom of expression.” Read moreBritish Government: Illegal Downloaders May Lose Web Access Categories Politics, Society Tags Civil liberties, Civil rights, File sharing, Freedom, Internet, Music, Politics, Society, U.K. Leave a comment Malawi’s child tobacco pickers ‘being poisoned by nicotine’ for 11p a day Cartoon by Khalil Bendib Children in Malawi who are forced to work as tobacco pickers are exposed to nicotine poisoning equivalent to smoking 50 cigarettes a day, an investigation has found. Child labourers as young as five are suffering severe health problems from a daily skin absorption of up to 54 milligrams of dissolved nicotine, according to the international children’s organisation Plan. Malawian tobacco is found in the blend of almost every cigarette smoked in the west. The low-grade, high-nicotine tobacco is often used as a filler by manufacturers, reflecting a long-term global shift in production. Tobacco farms in America declined by 89% between 1954 and 2002. Three-quarters of production has migrated to developing countries, with Malawi the world’s fifth biggest producer. Seventy per cent of its export income comes from tobacco and the country is economically dependent on it. Plan cites research showing that Malawi has the highest incidence of child labour in southern Africa, with 88.9% of five to 14-year-olds working in the agricultural sector. It is estimated that more than 78,000 children work on tobacco estates – some up to 12 hours a day, many for less than 1p an hour and without protective clothing. Read moreMalawi’s child tobacco pickers ‘being poisoned by nicotine’ for 11p a day Categories Health, Society Tags Africa, Children, Health, Malawi, Nicotine, Society, Tobacco, toxic, toxicity Leave a comment	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4170
__label__cc	0.653819	0.346181	An open letter of invitation to Mark Zuckerberg from the founders of The Butcher’s Guild By Paolo Lucchesi on May 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM The Butcher's Guild has an offer to Mark Zuckerberg. In the wake of yesterday’s revelation — and subsequent media firestorm — that Facebook overlord and young billionaire Mark Zuckerberg has taken to only eating meat that he kills, the Bay Area-based Butcher’s Guild has extended an invite to Zuckerberg to join its ranks. Founded by author Marissa Guggiana (“Primal Cuts”) and Tia Harrison, chef/butcher from Avedano’s Butcher Shop and Sociale in San Francisco, the Butcher’s Guild is an invitation-only group that “aims to unite butchers who share professional and ethical standards, having adopted practices of sustainability, proper technique, community involvement, and humane care of livestock.” The Butcher’s Guild shared its open letter to Mr. Zuckerberg with Inside Scoop: Dear Mr. Zuckerberg, The Butcher’s Guild, a national organization uniting sustainably-minded butchers and eaters, is honored to number you among the enlightened carnivores. We want to celebrate your commitment to conscious eating with an invitation to join our guild. This membership will link you to our network of the great butchers and whole-animal chefs of the country to help you find a path to your protein and plate with recipes, butchery lessons and techniques. Congratulations on this meaty mission to further your personal growth. If you kill it, you need to cut it, cure it and cook it. We’re here for you, Tia Harrison and Marissa Guggiana, Founders, The Butcher’s Guild www.butchersguild.org · Previously: Mark Zuckerberg is only eating meat he kills with his own hands and/or knife [Inside Scoop]	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4174
__label__cc	0.714755	0.285245	A Short Analysis of Andrew Marvell’s ‘To His Coy Mistress’ A summary of a classic poem of seduction ‘To His Coy Mistress’ is one of the most famous poems of the seventeenth century, and probably the most famous poem Andrew Marvell (1621-78) ever wrote. It’s a classic seduction poem, which sees Marvell endeavouring to persuade his would-be lover, or ‘mistress’, to go to bed with him. As well as being a seduction lyric, ‘To His Coy Mistress’ is also a carpe diem poem, which argues that we should ‘seize the day’ because life is short. Here is Marvell’s poem, followed by a brief summary and analysis of its language and meaning. To His Coy Mistress Had we but world enough, and time, This coyness, lady, were no crime. We would sit down, and think which way To walk, and pass our long love’s day. Thou by the Indian Ganges’ side Shouldst rubies find; I by the tide Of Humber would complain. I would Love you ten years before the flood, And you should, if you please, refuse Till the conversion of the Jews. My vegetable love would grow Vaster than empires, and more slow; An hundred years should go to praise Thine eyes, and on thy forehead gaze; Two hundred to adore each breast, But thirty thousand to the rest; An age at least to every part, And the last age should show your heart. For, lady, you deserve this state, Nor would I love at lower rate. But at my back I always hear Time’s winged chariot hurrying near: And yonder all before us lie Deserts of vast eternity. Thy beauty shall no more be found; Nor, in thy marble vaults, shall sound My echoing song; then worms shall try That long-preserved virginity, And your quaint honour turn to dust, And into ashes all my lust: The grave’s a fine and private place, But none, I think, do there embrace. Now therefore, while the youthful hue Sits on thy skin like morning dew, And while thy willing soul transpires At every pore with instant fires, Now let us sport us while we may, And now, like amorous birds of prey, Rather at once our time devour Than languish in his slow-chapped power. Let us roll all our strength, and all Our sweetness, up into one ball, And tear our pleasure with rough strife Through the iron gates of life: Thus, though we cannot make our sun Stand still, yet we will make him run. First, a quick summary of ‘To His Coy Mistress’, which we can see as being divided up into three sections, each forming a distinct stage of an argument. In the first section, Marvell, addressing his sweetheart, says that the woman’s reluctance to have sex with him would be fine, if life wasn’t so short. They could take their time with everything if they had all the time in the world, deciding at leisure how to spend each day. They could even spend much time on different continents: Marvell in Hull, England, complaining about his absent love as he sits by the River Humber, and his mistress in India by the Ganges, finding rubies. Marvell would spend thousands of years praising the woman’s eyes (and breasts), because she deserves such praise and attention. by Unknown artist,painting,circa 1655-1660 But such a plan is a fantasy, because in reality, time is short. This brings us to the second section of Marvell’s poem. What lies before Marvell and his mistress is not a full and rich succession of days upon days of lived existence, but instead long ‘deserts’ of ‘eternity’ – the eternity of death, rather than an eternal life of praise and courtship. In this future – which will be upon them both all too quickly – the woman’s honour and virginity mean nothing and have turned to dust, while Marvell’s desire for her will, like his body, be ‘ashes’. After all, people can’t make love in the grave – and we’ll be in our graves soon enough. In the third and final section of ‘To His Coy Mistress’, Marvell says that, in light of what he’s just said, the only sensible thing to do is to enjoy themselves and go to bed together – while they still can. They should, like birds of prey, ‘devour’ their time at once, rather than languidly letting their lives slip by unused. Marvell ends his poem by exhorting his mistress to join him in rushing headlong at the ‘gates’ barring them from full enjoyment of life, using his strength and her sweetness to create a ‘ball’, like a cannonball, which can be used to bombard and destroy the ‘iron gates of life’. We cannot make time stand still for us, Marvell concludes, but we will make time fly by enjoying ourselves and making the most of life. This much constitutes the substance of Marvell’s poem, in summary. Several specific moments in ‘To His Coy Mistress’ have occasioned much analysis. For example, what does Marvell mean by referring to his ‘vegetable love’? Critics have tended to interpret this as a reference to the slow, organic growth of vegetables in the ground: given enough time, Marvell seems to be saying, my love would grow to be bigger than whole empires. (Some critics have also interpreted this as a bawdy allusion to Marvell’s own ‘vegetable’ between his legs – a marrow perhaps?) Something else often remarked upon by critics of ‘To His Coy Mistress’ is the violent and macabre depiction of sex: does the image of ‘tear[ing] our pleasure with rough strife / Thorough the iron gates of life’ refer to breaking the hymen? The mistress, we already know, is a virgin: if she doesn’t yield to Marvell’s entreaties, worms will be the ones taking her virginity (when they devour the rest of her too). Indeed, that reference to worms makes us wonder whether Marvell, in writing ‘To His Coy Mistress’, had Shakespeare’s Sonnets in mind – especially the early Sonnets which see Shakespeare trying to persuade the Fair Youth to sire an heir. Both ‘To His Coy Mistress’ and Shakespeare’s ‘Procreation Sonnets’ have essentially the same message: carpe diem, ‘seize the day’. The difference is that Shakespeare wants the Youth to go to bed with someone else, whereas Andrew Marvell wants his mistress to yield to him. Still, much of Marvell’s poem can be analysed in the same way as Shakespeare’s early Sonnets: in Sonnet 6, for instance, Shakespeare urges the Fair Youth not to be stubborn, because he is far too beautiful to let death win, and to end up with the worms that feed on him in the grave as his only heir or beneficiary. A productive discussion could be had by analysing ‘To His Coy Mistress’ alongside Shakespeare’s Procreation Sonnets. We strongly recommend The Complete Poems (Penguin Classics) , which contains all of his poetry along with extensive notes. For more discussion of Marvell’s poetry, see our analysis of his ‘The Garden’ and our discussion of his ‘Bermudas’. Tags: Analysis, Andrew Marvell, Books, Close Reading, English Literature, Literature, Metaphysical Poems, Summary, To His Coy Mistress Bobby Fairfield Reblogged this on Writing hints and competitions and commented: Another Marvell-ous poem and interpretation. By far this is my favourite poet, his words span the centuries and are the encouragement and embodiment of all that poetry stands for. Only my opinion of course. the scribbling writer This is a very lovely post! I would have never read this poem if you had never posted it, and that would have been a shame! interestingliterature Thank you! And we’re honoured to have been the ones to introduce you to a Marvell-ous poem (sorry…) Jeanie Buckingham Marvell is not so boastful as to refer to a marrow, I am sure he would have been happy to have it likened to a courgette and I am certain his coy mistress would have been happy with a carrot if it was a good looking one. Anyway it is a lovely poem and it would have turned my head no matter what his vegetable matter. littlemissw This poem made me smile. Human beings have lusted and seduced for as long as they’ve been human. I see he feels that life is too short to remain chaste but short enough to pop the question right away. Jean Buckingham Marvell’s Incredible Hulk may have had a marrow. I’ll give you that. On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 7:02 PM, Interesting Literature wrote: > interestingliterature posted: “A summary of a classic poem of seduction > ‘To His Coy Mistress’ is one of the most famous poems of the seventeenth > century, and probably the most famous poem Andrew Marvell (1621-78) ever > wrote. It’s a classic seduction poem, which sees Marvell endeavou” > XperDunn Few poems match this one. So many couplets and phrases are re-coined and re-quoted over the centuries. Vivid and unparalleled imagery. T. S. Eliot echoes several of these lines in his own poetry. And never has a guy had a pick-up line with such philosophical pith to it. It is endless fodder for debate and discussion–the final test of poetry, IMHO. Thanks for this post. Pingback: A Short Analysis of Andrew Marvell’s ‘To His Coy Mistress’ — Interesting Literature \| Catatan Anak Sastra bethwarstadt I just wrote a post referring to this poem, not for romance, but because at my age I hear “time’s winged chariot hurrying near.” I’ve got a lot still to do and the years are rushing by too fast. I love this poem and feel like it reaches across the centuries because it sounds like something someone today would say–not in the same words,of course, but the sentiment is the same.. Pingback: 10 of the Best ‘Seize the Day’ Poems in English \| Interesting Literature	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4177
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You will get a chance to examine simple robotics, create products that have imaginative uses, and showcase your talents of invention. Search for answers to a few of the world’s most dazzling marvels and mysteries such as the Aurora Borealis – science or fairy dust? The Egyptian pyramid writings, the Stonehenge boulders, and the mysterious crop circle designs are a few of the topics to be tackled. Decide what kind of encryptions you may want to leave for future generations to decipher. Feel at home with a new perspective and make incredible friends along the way. See that even though families have different homes and customs, kids have a whole lot in common no matter where in the world they are. Designing a model of the ultimate playhouse, creating art and cuisine, and playing games like kids around the globe will make you want to invite the entire world over to play! Contact us for specific details on weekly themes, exciting field trips, and full schedule! 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__label__cc	0.607851	0.392149	King Halloween Celebrate All Year Long Halloween Favorites History of Halloween 7 Halloween Colors And What They Represent Halloween Symbols Explained Common Halloween Superstitions 25 Halloween Traditions Halloween Fun Facts Halloween Trivia Top 50 Horror Villains and Scary Characters Scary Movies On Hulu Halloween Scary Halloween Movies 17 Underrated Horror Movies To Watch Tonight Halloween 2018 Trailer Reveals Big Changes Caramel Apple Recipe Halloween Pizza DIY Fake Blood For Halloween Fun Halloween Pranks Pumpkin Jokes Ghost Jokes Skeleton Jokes Halloween Jokes for Kids Funny Halloween Jokes Halloween Jokes For Adults Halloween Games For Kids Guide How To Throw An Adult Halloween Party Fun Halloween Party Themes For Adults Songs To Create A Halloween Music Playlist Join the Teal Pumpkin Project This Halloween Halloween Horror Nights Survival Guide Midsummer Scream is Coming! 2018 Midsummer Scream Fun Souvenirs from Midsummer Scream Top 10 Evil Clown List Fear of Halloween and other Strange Phobias Halloween Pumpkin Carving for Beginners Jack-O-Lantern Ideas Pumpkin Facts Tricks, treats, masks and costumes… what’s it all about? Why do we hide our identity and go from door to door begging for candies? And why is everything Halloween so scary? Where did Halloween originate? The answer to these questions and more are in our brief history of Halloween informative article below. When Did Halloween Start? Halloween dates back over 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain. The Celts celebrated their new year on November 1 and lived in the part of the world that is now Northern France, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Celts believed that before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. This allowed the ghosts of the dead to return to earth. October 31st marked the end of summer, the harvest, and the beginning of the dark and cold winter. The Celts often associated this time of year with human death. This is where the history of Halloween first began. Over 2000 years ago On the night of October 31 the Celts celebrated Samhain. It was believed that the presence of the otherworldly spirits made it easier for the Celtic priests, known as Druids, to make predictions about the future. History of Halloween Bonfires The Druids would build giant sacred bonfires, where the Celts would come together to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities. They believed the spirits of the dead could cause trouble and damage crops at this time, but they also considered it a celebration. They would often throw animal bones into the fires which eventually led to the fires being called “Bone fires” and then Bonfires. The Celts wore costumes, typically made of animal skins and skulls, and they would celebrate and attempt to tell each other’s fortunes. The Celts lived in and were deeply connected to nature and the natural world, so the festival and these fortunes were very important to them. The festival provided an important source of guidance through a long winter and gave comfort in a difficult world. After the festival celebration, the Celts used the flames from the Samhain bonfire to lite their hearth fires (fires at their homes which they had each put out earlier in the day) and believed the sacred bonfire flames would help protect them through the winter. Where did halloween originate? The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain! In summary, Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain! Now this celebration looks much different from our current day holiday festivities. So why do we celebrate halloween differently today? How did we get from there to our modern-day festivities? Keep reading and your eyes and mind will open up to some interesting information about how this spooky celebration made its way to America. Why Do We Celebrate Halloween? Eventually the Roman Empire would conquer most of the Celtic territory and over the next 400 years various Popes would blend Roman celebrations into the Celtic festivals. All Souls Day is an example of the church attempting to replace the Celtic festival with a church sanctioned holiday. This was common practice to get the population to accept changes that come with a conquering force. In 1000 A.D. the church made November 2 a day to honor the dead, calling it All Souls’ Day. The people celebrated it in a similar way as Samhain, with huge bonfires and costumes of saints, devils, and angels. There is also a celebration on November 1 called All Saints Day and All-hallows (from Alholowmesse in Middle English which means All Saints Day). So the night before was named All-hallows Eve, which would eventually become Halloween. This is where the word Halloween comes from. How Did Halloween Start in America? Now that you know the ancient history of Halloween, your probably wondering how did Halloween start in America? How Halloween started in America is interesting because it began the earliest with Maryland and the southern colonies. These areas began celebrating Halloween around the middle of the nineteenth century. These colonial celebrations were very different from todays festivities, but they did include dancing and singing. Neighbors would also share stories of the dead, tell each other’s fortunes, and even tell ghost stories. When did Halloween start in America? Small areas began celebrating during the mid-nineteenth century. How Halloween started throughout the entire country is even more interesting. The potato famine of 1846 brought millions of Irish immigrants to America, and along with them came the festivities. When did Halloween start for all of America? After the 1846 potato famine brought millions of Irish to America. During the second half of the nineteenth century the flood of new Irish immigrants helped to popularize the Halloween celebration all over the country. Taking from the Irish and English traditions which were brought in by immigrants, Americans began to dress up in costumes and go door to door asking for food or money. This is the origin of trick-or-treating which would become a long-standing Halloween tradition. The fortune-telling Halloween tradition also stuck around as young women believed that on Halloween they could foretell the name or appearance of their future husband by doing tricks with yarn, mirrors, and apples. True Meaning of Halloween The history of Halloween as we know it today in America began in the late 1800’s, and then slowly formed all the way through the 1950’s. This is because in the late 1800’s there was a movement in America to take superstition, witchcraft, pranks, ghosts, and religious overtones out of Halloween and make the holiday more about neighbors and community. Community leaders and newspapers encouraged parents to remove anything spooky, scary, frightening, or grotesque from their Halloween celebrations. At this time Halloween parties were the most common way for kids and adults to celebrate the holiday. These parties had games, costumes and seasonal foods. This time period is where we get the origin of Halloween parties very similar to parties of today. By the 1930s, Halloween had become a non-religious, community-centered holiday, with entire towns participating in parades and parties. However, vandalism began to plague Halloween celebrations in many towns and communities during this time. More changes took effect and by around the 1950s, Halloween had become a holiday mainly for children and the vandalism had decreased. During this time trick-or-treating was brought back to life because it was an inexpensive way for the entire community to participate in the Halloween celebration, even those who have a hard time leaving home. Even though trick-or-treating has been around for centuries, this is the latest origin of Halloween chapter that brought back trick-or-treating as we know it today. Between the 1920’s-1950’s it was revived and it has continued to grow today. The history of Halloween in America shows a struggle to find the true meaning of Halloween. Attempts to regulate Halloween, remove religious overtones, witchcraft and superstition reflect America’s struggle with the holiday. Currently, Halloween is seen as a holiday mostly for children, but it does have active adult participation. You can still see signs that America struggles with this holiday throughout communities todays. Many people in the community don’t participate in handing out candy for trick or treating and some parents are afraid to take their children to neighbors homes to get candy. Also, many of us have personally been given or had children given pamphlets from about how Halloween is a sin while trick or treating. Fortunately, each family in America can choose what Halloween means to them and you can make your own family story using the history of Halloween as a guide. Personally, I love Halloween and hope to spread holiday cheer to anyone who is interested! Here are more fun Halloween topics: • Beginners Guide to Making a Jack-o-Lantern • Songs for Making your own Halloween Music Playlist • Phobias Related to Halloween Privacy Policy Contact About Buywptemplate	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4180
__label__cc	0.591287	0.408713	Tag Archive: champion AUTOCAR – Pioneer in trucking Louis Semple Clarke (1866 – 1957) of USA was in the business of steam boat services. Early in 1890s he started experimenting with motorization. In 1897, he formed the company Pittsburgh Motor vehicle Company. The first attempt was a Gasoline powered tricycle in 1897 and later, in 1899, a proper 4 wheeled car called “Pittsburgher” was introduced. In 1899 , the company was renamed as The Autocar Company and was experimenting with cars and trucks. A 1901 Autocar car – Autocar was known for innovation and inventions. LS (Louis Semple), as he was known, invented the Porcelain insulation for spark plugs. The patent was later sold to Champion and is still the main element of a modern spark plug. LS also was the first to put the steering on the left hand side which led to standardization of RH traffic. He was also the first to use oil circulation system for lubrication of engines. By 1907 , Auto car decided to concentrate on manufacture of trucks. Some of the early Autocar trucks – a 1910 Autocar truck and a 1932 Autocar Tanker. By 1912 , Autocar stopped manufacture of cars and concentrated on the manufacture of trucks. The Autocar Logo – Autocar was taken over by White Motor Company in 1953 and trucks were manufactured under both White and Autocar brands. In 1981 , Volvo acquired White Motor Company and Volvo also continued to manufacture trucks under Autocar brand. In 2001 , Volvo stopped manufacture of Autocar trucks sold the Autocar brand to General Vehicle Holdings. Tags: autocar, champion, louis semple clarke, pittsburgher, volvo, while motor company	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4181
__label__wiki	0.507028	0.507028	Face identity adaptation effects across illumination change Fang Jiang; Volker Blanz; Alice O'Toole Fang Jiang Volker Blanz The University of Siegen Alice O'Toole Fang Jiang, Volker Blanz, Alice O'Toole; Face identity adaptation effects across illumination change. Journal of Vision 2007;7(9):571. doi: 10.1167/7.9.571. Previous studies have found that opponent after-effects for faces transfer partially across a three-dimensional viewpoint change (Jeffrey et al., 2006; Jiang et al., 2006). More recently, Jiang et al. (in press) show that the magnitude of adaptation transfer increases with the familiarity of the face. Here, we examined the transferability of face identity after-effects across illumination change (Exp. 1) and assessed the effects of familiarity on adaptation transfer (Exp. 2). Illumination and viewpoint changes are similar because both involve a transformation that depends on the 3D structure of an object. In Experiment 1, participants identified anti-caricatures following adaptation to an anti-face with identical (consistent) or different (inconsistent) illumination. The consistent illumination condition produced stronger adaptation effects than the inconsistent illumination condition, indicating a partial transfer of adaptation effects across illumination change. The purpose of Experiment 2 was to assess the effects of familiarity with varying viewpoints of a face on the transferability of adaptation across changes in illumination. Participants were familiarized with the faces in a learning session. In the single-view 4-presentation condition, participants saw each familiarization face 4 times from a 22.5° rotated view. In the single-view 16-presentation condition, participants saw each face 16 times from a 22.5° rotated view. In the multiple-view 16-presentation condition, participants saw each face 8 times from the frontal view and 8 times from the 45° rotated view. We found that high levels of familiarity, developed from 16 presentations of a single view, improved the strength of adaptation effects in the consistent, but not the inconsistent illumination condition. However, familiarization with multiple-views had no effect on the strength of adaptation in either illumination condition. These results have implications for understanding how view-invariant face representations are developed through experience. Jiang, F. Blanz, V. O'Toole, A. (2007). Face identity adaptation effects across illumination change [Abstract]. Journal of Vision, 7(9):571, 571a, http://journalofvision.org/7/9/571/, doi:10.1167/7.9.571.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4183
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__label__cc	0.562827	0.437173	Oligarkh – Summer Mix for Pop-Kultur Festival “To be artist is already a political statement.” 4. August 2017, Thomas Venker FestivalOligarkhPop-KulturSummer Mix Victor Volcovich (electronics and percussion), Evgenii Bugaev (drums) and Anton Chizhenok (visuals) are the Saint-Petersburg based art collective Oligarkh. On 24th of August they will make their second appearance in Germany during the Pop-Kultur Festival. In the run-up they were kind enough to produce a little summer mix as well as answer a few of our questions… Love the mix. Could you tell us a bit about the tracks you chose and the sequence? Victor Volcovich: Usually we do such music tapes a couple of times a year, but this is the first time we publish it along with a video-mashup. The music always features a compilation of demos, outtakes and unreleased experimental pieces – some of them become part of our live shows, some not. This time we took samples from a wide range of russian, soviet and post-soviet music: from example music by the experimental Dmitri Pokrovsky Ensemble, our favorite local rock anthem “Romantic Funk” by Sinya Ptiza, the military choral song “Kalinka” and the track “Kostroma” by Ivan Kupala, a real russian deep forest copycat, who mixed artisan ethnic motives with house beats. You’re based in Russia… so we’re intrigued to know how different the music and art scene is, compared to Germany, the USA or England? Anton Chizhenok: There is no such thing as a big Russian music scene, but a lot of small local communities around clubs, promoters and labels. Every community has their own leaders, stories, rules and ways of evolve. Some of them like new rap (cloud-rap, grime, etc.) work super well and they are having a huge audience, concerts for thousands of people and some even advertising contracts. But it’s still our inner story, that doesn’t go public out of Russian speaking fandom. I think that the main difference is the lack of worldwide media for us or music export organization that can help to tour abroad. Every successful band outside of Russia is an exception. So, don’t believe headlines like ‘Russians are coming!’. They aren’t. Victor Volcovich: The Russian scene works pretty hard to cope with all the problems coming its way. Today with internet communication we grow much faster and become more noticeable. I hope, soon you will not have to ask questions like this anymore. Our scene is full of talented artists as well as shitty artists like any other, but it’s not that marketable like in US or UK, because it doesn’t get that much attention. Following on from this… does it matter do you feel your music is received differently in different countries? Anton Chizhenok: For listeners with different background it might sound and look very different. But Oligarkh works on a couple of different levels. First it is a groovy loud EDM show with heavy bass, blinding light and freaky pictures on the screen. On the second level it is a post-modern collage of references, links and meanings. That’s for people of former USSR countries who probably recognize pieces from lullabies, tunes from old cartoons or words from a novel by Gogol. The main idea is to mix highbrow and lowbrow, folk and rave, culture and fun. What’s the St. Petersburg scene like and how important is it for the creation of your art? Or to put it another way… could Oligarkh also exist outside Russia? Anton Chizhenok: I don’t think that our band would be the same in another country and time. Modern Russia is quite an interesting subject for artists to explore. Victor Volcovich: Russians don’t give a shit about artists until the state is criticised, but also need them to understand itself. Russia is always in on the edge situations, the combination of opposite things — about climate from -40 to +40, about punch in a face and kisses, about lough and cry, about degradation and dreams of space traveling. That’s why Oligarkh won’t be the same if it were created in another place and situation. You’re going to play on the 24th of August at Alte Kantine in the Pop-Kultur-Festival. This will be the first time you publicly perform the songs from the new EP – how does it relate to the two earlier albums? Victor Volcovich: Not exactly. Our last EP “Vstan i Idi” was released in February 2017. It is next step in our story. Tracks are focused more on rave. But we will bring some new stuff to Berlin this time. Your “Summer Mix” for Pop-Kultur and Kaput is accompanied by a joyful mix of video images – does this stylistically fit the videos we’ll see at Alte Kantine? Anton Chizhenok: Yes, I used the same technique as for our live sets, dig the similar sources to find the excerpts I need. Some parts of this mix were already played in our show. I wanted this mix to be like an introduction or invitation to our gig at Pop-Kultur. You wrote something really interesting to me: “We started using this technique since the first gig to make project more spectacular and take audience a bit deeper into our work, to create some Gesamtkunst. We were trying to construct a hallucination of modern Russia. That’s why it’s so fragmented. The images of historic characters, fairy tales, memories stand side by side with modern day reality, media or advertising in our mind. To express this idea I pick recognisable pieces and take them out of context, put into some new situation and collide them with each other. Like a collage where parts brought together have new meaning. Isn’t it what they call ‘post-modern’?)” Your phrase „Hallucination of modern Russia“ intrigued me and makes me ask: What is it that typifies „modern Russia“ for you? And what’s the purpose of hallucinations in that context? Anton Chizhenok: “Modern Russia” is a country of uncertainty, where any object or notion can be turned upside down in seconds just to reach new political goals. I use this word for immersion into flow of images, sounds, memories, propaganda, history and myths that lives in the head of an average modern Russian men. It’s the inside of this mind turned into a live show. Also I would be interested to understand the importance of Russian history and its fairy tales for Russian artists. Do they help people to understand and diagnose their society’s problems? Do they inform wider artistic and sociopolitical thinking? Anton Chizhenok: One of Russia’s famous writers once said that “Russia has unpredictable past”. We often change our mind about our history, the role of state and people in it, reasons and aftermaths of events. But one of the most popular ideas about our history is the repetition of heroes and situations. People are looking for role models to explain a contemporary state. So, yes — understanding history and myths is the key to the future of this country. Does art has to be political in 2017? Victor Volcovich: To be artist is already a political statement. Oligarkh gonna perform at Alte Kantine on 24th of August as part of the Pop-Kultur-Festival. What to see at SouthBySouthWest this year Daniel Seligman, Abel Suárez and Paul Tao open up their little black books... … Jennifer Cardini French producer and dj Jennifer Cardini send us some of her private photos of Burning Man and shares… Berlin Atonal “A good sense of place and good acts.” Kaput interviews the three curators of Berlin Atonal: Laurens von Oswald, Paulo Reachi and Harry Gla… Flashback to Miles, Melt! and Peter the Ogre Earlier today I was sitting on a park bench in Cologne and drinking a coffee, reflecting as one does…	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4192
__label__wiki	0.85974	0.85974	Tag: Distances Traversed Distances Traversed at the 2018 #WorldCup after 60 Games I am mindful of the limitations of GPS tracking data without context, but I have been fascinated by the data shared on the Match Facts pages of the FIFA website. After 60 games, my record of distances traversed in the tournament as a total of all player tracks is 12,822,470 metres. The median team distance traversed in the Group games was 105,057 metres, in the Round of 16 it was 107,340 metres and 105,948 metres in the Quarter Finals. The distances traversed by team are: Quarter Finalists leaving the tournament: Round of 16 leaving the tournament: Teams leaving after Group stage: I have created an archive for the team and player tracks on GitHub. Data from all 60 games are available there. Fernandes goal (FIFA Live Blog) Posted on 08/07/2018 Categories Analytics, Coaching, Performance Analysis, SportTags 2018 FIFA World Cup, Distances TraversedLeave a comment on Distances Traversed at the 2018 #WorldCup after 60 Games Distances traversed at the 2018 FIFA World Cup after 14 games In May 2018, FIFA announced that Electronic Performance and Tracking Systems that comprise “two optical tracking cameras located on the media tribune” will track the positional data of players and ball at the 2018 World Cup. These data, real-time positional data and video, are offered live at World Cup games on two devices: “one for the team analyst observing the match from the media tribune, another for the coaching team at the bench”. Post-game, the positional data are made available on the FIFA World Cup website for secondary data analysis. I have started to compile these date in a GitHub repository. An example of the data is this matrix from the opening game of the tournament for Russian players: The data available are: Player squad number Distance covered in metres (total; when team in possession; when team not in possession) Percentage of time spent: opposition half; attacking third; penalty area) Number of sprints Percentage of time in activity zones 1 to 5 The activity zones are defined as: Zone 1: 0-7 km/h Zone 2: 7-15 km/h Zone 3: 15-20 km/h Zone 5: >25 km/h After 14 games, Aleksander Golovin‘s 12,706 metres traversed remains the most distance recorded in a game by a single player. The list of players who have covered most distance in metres per team in the games (with a link to the data) is: Game Team Player Distance 1 Russia Golovin 12706 7 Denmark Eriksen 12262 10 Germany Kroos 11778 4 Spain Koke 11757 9 Serbia Milivojevic 11731 2 Egypt Trezeguet 11687 13 Belgium Meunier 11605 10 Mexico Herrera 11592 14 Tunisia Skhiri 11546 14 England Lingard 11379 1 Saudi Arabia Alfaraj 11323 7 Peru Yotun 11318 5 Australia Mooy 11310 11 Switzerland Dzemaili 11222 9 Costa Rica Ruiz 11179 6 Iceland Sigurdsson 11048 2 Uruguay Vecino 10875 11 Brazil Coutinho 10838 12 Korea Lee J 10789 8 Nigeria Ndidi 10701 12 Sweden Claesson 10565 4 Portugal William 10516 3 Iran Amiri 10474 5 France Kante 10461 6 Argentina Tagliaficio 10399 8 Croatia Perisic 10368 13 Panama Godoy 10295 3 Morocco Boussoufa 10068 A note about traversing I am keen to connect 2018 technology with 1930s attempts to measure distances in sport contexts. The pioneers described movements as ‘traversing‘ and provided distance estimates. In his doctoral thesis, Lloyd Messersmith (1942:2) shared his data from basketball collected with a measuring device “which could be used in determining distances traversed” and that provided information about “distances traversed on offense and defense, and the effect of position played on distance traversed”. FIFA World Cup (IIP Photo Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0) Posted on 19/06/2018 19/06/2018 Categories Analytics, Coaching, Performance Analysis, SportTags 2018 FIFA World Cup, Distances Traversed, GPSLeave a comment on Distances traversed at the 2018 FIFA World Cup after 14 games Lloyd Lowell Messersmith and the Origins of Notational Analysis This is a revised version of a paper I wrote in 1994 to celebrate the life and work of Lloyd Lowell Messersmith. I reproduce it here to share his achievements with a new generation of performance and notation analysts. This is a copy of the paper for download LLM (1994). There is a growing interest in notational analysis as an academic area of study. In this paper I draw attention to one of the pioneers of notation in sport, Lloyd Lowell Messersmith. Most of his work has been under reported in historical overviews of notation although many of the issues he addresses are of fundamental interest. The paper reports biographical information, details of his publications and a summary of his doctoral dissertation. It is intended as a contribution to a sociology of knowledge of notation in sport. 2. Biographical Detail Lloyd Lowell Messersmith was born in Francisco in Gibson County, Indiana on 29 January 1905. He was the first of eight children in his family. He graduated from Francisco High School in 1922 and attended Oakland City College. He taught for two years in a one-room rural school house before he went to DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana in 1924. At DePauw he represented the University at basketball, baseball and football. He earned freshman numerals and three varsity letters in each of these sports. He was captain of basketball in his senior year and was selected as an end on the first all state team in football by the Indianapolis News in 1927. He damaged his retina in his right eye in a basketball accident in his senior year and was advised to “refrain from all strain and excessive exercise in order to prevent any greater detachment of the retina”. When he graduated in 1928 he was awarded the Walker Cup for outstanding performance during his time at DePauw. After graduation Lloyd received a teaching and coaching position at Shortridge High School in Indianapolis. He taught history and coached basketball at the school for two years. Lloyd also ‘moonlighted’ by refereeing basketball and football games all over Indiana. Whilst at the school he married Fae Houston in August 1929. His coaching ability was much respected by his students at Shortridge where he made “a deep impression during his all too brief stay”. In 1930 Lloyd returned to DePauw University as freshman coach and assistant in the Department of Physical Education. In Shortridge’s last basketball under his guidance the local newspaper reported that the team: will be at their best in this game, at the end of their bright career because of their regard for their mentor, Coach Messersmith. On his arrival at DePauw he coached football, basketball and baseball. His position did not attract a high salary and he supplemented his income by officiating at basketball and football games during the Depression years. Many years later his wife wrote of these times: The pay was $15 for basketball officials and $25 for football. The fellowship with other officials was good and the extra money was nice. Fae didn’t mind the excited Indiana basketball fans and their boos at the officials as she knew that ‘Messer’s’ decisions were fair; however there were times they hurried away after a game! Lloyd received a Master’s degree from Columbia University in 1932 after four summer terms there. He taught at DePauw for fifteen years from 1930 to 1945. Towards the end of his time there he was the Acting Director of Athletics. He had a sabbatical year in 1942 to complete his doctoral dissertation at Indiana University. The original title for his dissertation was A Study of the Comparative Physical Fatigue Engendered by Participation in a Major Sport – Basketball but ultimately this became The Development of a Measurement Technique for Determining the Distances Traversed by Players in Basketball. During this period of their lives Lloyd and Fae Messersmith had three daughters Ann (b 1935), Jean (b 1937) and Kay (b 1941). In 1945, Lloyd was offered the position of Chairman of Physical Education at the Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas. He remained as chairman for the next 25 years until his retirement in 1970. Throughout this period he taught handball. It is reported that he reserved an ‘A’ grade for any student that could beat him and that no student had ever gained that grade! He held a number of offices in Physical Education Associations in Indiana and Texas. In 1961 he received an Honor Fellow award from the American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation. In 1969, as part of the centennial celebrations of the game of football, he was chosen as one of DePauw University’s twenty-five outstanding players. His hobbies included photography and he was the movie photographer for the SMU Mustang football team for almost three decades. Throughout his life Lloyd was an active Methodist and was listed in Who’s Who in American Methodism. He and his family were members of the Highland Park Methodist Church in Dallas. He was a non-smoker and a non-drinker. He retired from his University post in 1970. All his life he was a physically active person. From 1970 to 1975 he exercised daily and at the age of 70 was still able to do 100 push ups a day! In his more restful moments he particularly enjoyed playing bridge and was described by a friend as “a better partner than opponent”. He suffered a stroke in January 1975. A second stroke resulted in his death on 27 July 1977. At his funeral service a eulogy by his friend Willis Tate, President Emeritus at Southern Methodist University, observed that: A giant tree has fallen in the forest leaving a wide empty space in the sky. … He served by being an example of absolute integrity and fairness… Lloyd took great satisfaction from being a teacher. His students admired and loved him. His funeral on 29 July 1977 in Dallas was attended by a large congregation. 3. Publications Lloyd Messersmith’s research publications related to notational analysis appeared between 1931 and 1944. His dissertation, The Development of a Measurement Technique for Determining the Distances Traversed by Players in Basketball, was submitted in May 1942 in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the School of Education, Indiana University. This incandescence of notational analysis was reported in: Messersmith, L L & Corey, S 1931, ‘The Distance Traversed by a Basketball Player’, Research Quarterly, II, 2, pp. 57-60. Messersmith, L L & Fay, P 1932, ‘Distances Traversed By Football Players’, Research Quarterly, III, 1, pp. 78-80. Fay, P J & Messersmith, L L 1938a, ‘The Effect of Rule Changes Upon the Distance Traversed by Basketball Players’, Research Quarterly, IX, 2, pp. 136-137. Fay, P J & Messersmith, L L 1938b, ‘The Distance Traversed by College and High School Basketball Players and Effect of Rule Changes upon Distance Traversed in College Games’, Athletic Journal, XVIII, May, np. Messersmith, L L & Bucher, C C 1939, ‘ The Distance Traversed by Big Ten Basketball Players’, Research Quarterly, X, 1, pp. 61-62. Messersmith, L L,Laurence, J & Randels, K 1940, ‘A Study of Distances Traversed by College Men and Women in Playing the Game of Basketball’, Research Quarterly, XI, 3, pp. 30-31. Messersmith, L L 1944, ‘A Study of the Distance Traveled By Basketball Players’, Research Quarterly, 15, pp. 29-37. In order to stimulate interest in and a reading of the papers I have included here a brief summary of them in relation to: keywords; methods; research design; data collection; validity and reliability; results; recommendations; and references. Summary of Lloyd Messersmith’s Research Reports 1931-1938 Content Messersmith & Corey (1931) Messersmith & Fay (1932) Fay & Messersmith (1938) Keywords Distance Traversed Basketball Player Distances Traversed Football Players Rule Changes Distance Traversed Methodology 1. Real-Time Player Track in Game 2.Electric Pursuit Apparatus 1. Real-Time Track in Practice and Game Play 2. Electrical Pursuit Apparatus 1. Real-Time Track in Game Play 2. Electrical Pursuit Apparatus Sample Size A trace of the DePauw University floor guard v Miami University (whole game). Three games (two college and one high school) one player traced in each game analysed. Traced: right half-back; left end; half-back. Data set of several games played by DePauw University basketball team. Three games reported. Tracks of guard, centre and forward. Data Collected 1. Student estimates of anticipated distance traversed. 2. Distance traversed noted every two minutes. 3. Recorded changes of possession from defense to offense. 1. Distances traversed in: offense and defense; ‘time in’ and ‘time out’. 2. All four quarters notated. 1. Distance traversed 2. Recorded changes of possession from defense to offense. Validity/ Different observers used pursuit apparatus with “no noticeable difference”. Validated scale measurements of the pursuit apparatus. “any inaccuracy in the results obtained would lie in the inability of the operator to duplicate accurately … the movements of the player on the football gridiron.” Validated scale measurements of the pursuit apparatus “so any inaccuracy in the result lies in the inability of the operator to follow accuratel the movements of the player.” Results 1. Player traversed similar distances first and second half. 2. Traversed approx 608′ every two minutes. 3. There were 92 changes of possession in the game. 4.Much greater distances were traversed in attack. 5. The player traversed a distance of 2.34 miles. 1. Distances reported for 3 players in: offense and defense; ‘time in’ & ‘time out’. 2. Activity pattern was comparatively regular during four quarters of play. 3. Additional data presented from other games. 1. Distances traveled consistently greater than in 1931 data. 2. No conclusion about effect of rule changes. 3. Distances traveled were up to 3.97 miles compared to 2.50 miles in 1931. Other Aspects of Report Specific footnote about patterns of attack and defense in the game (footnote 2). No tables of data or reports of practice/ scrimmage data Report intended to explore effects of rule change but seemed vague? Data appears from 1931 that was not reported in 1931 (distance traveled then was 2.34 miles) See Future Work 1. Modifications to apparatus. 2. Activities in different positions. 3. Football & basketball. None suggested. References None Messersmith & Corey (1931). Note that Messersmith incorrectly referenced this and cited Corey first. Messersmith & Corey (1931). Note that Messersmith correctly referenced this. Number of Words 800 950 500 Tables etc 4 0 1 The Indianapolis Times carried a report on its sports page on Thursday, 17 February 1938 of the research undertaken for the Fay and Messersmith (1938) paper. The newspaper reports that in a study of four DePauw University players in four different games: the guard in Boston v DePauw game traveled 3.9 miles the forward in Ball State v DePauw game traveled 3.96 miles (12,138 feet in offense and 8.798 feet in defense) the guard in Franklin v DePauw game traveled 3.87 miles the centre in Earlham v DePauw game traveled 3.97 miles The report concludes with the note that “Prof. Fay follows the player while Prof. Messersmith does the recording and figuring of statistics.” Summary of Research Reports 1939-1944 Content Messersmith & Bucher (1939) Messersmith, Laurence & Randels (1940) Messersmith (1944) Big Ten Basketball Players Distances Traversed Basketball Distance Traveled Methodology A continuation of earlier studies: real-time player track with electrical pursuit apparatus A continuation of earlier studies: real-time player track with electrical pursuit apparatus Development of a measuring device for measurement of distance traversed by individuals. Procedures discussed. Sometimes used three boards at a game. Sample Size Three games chosen from several studied during 1938-39 season: Indiana centre (W Menke); Indiana guard (Armstrong); Minnesota guard (Kundla). DePauw University intra-mural games 1939-1940 season. Twenty games selected at random reported here (10 male and 10 female games) 200 players from variety of ability levels at DePauw University, Indiana University, Greencastle High School. Tracks of players who played whole game. Data Collected Distances traversed in offense and defense. Distances traversed in whole game Distances traveled per unit of playing time on offense and defense Reliability No explicit discussion No explicit discussion Validity of measuring instrument discussed: accuracy checked. Any inaccuracy “due to the inability of the operator to follow accurately the movements of the player under observation.” “Errors of over and underestimation probably canceled.” Reliability of data discussed. Experimenters trained. Checks at one game gave error between observers of 3.5% but then reports different data? Results Distance traversed in offense and defense similar to games at college level but more than high school players. Range of Big Ten Players was 3.46 to 3.89 miles. Distances traversed by men were approximately twice that traversed by women per unit of playing time. Discussed in relation to: effect of floor size on distance traversed – a direct influence; effect of rule changes – impact of removal of centre jump. Distances traversed Other Aspects of Report Referred to high school data (1938). Uses three “representative” games for research report. Big Ten are state teams and might thus confuse term “representative”. Discussed potential of 40′ x 70′ court for intra-mural basketball Noted the researcher’s role as coach and the pattern of play of team. Future Work No discussion No discussion. No discussion References Three Messersmith & Corey (1931); Fay & Messersmith (1938a); Fay & Messersmith (1938b) Two Messersmith & Corey (1931); Fay & Messersmith (1938a) One Messersmith & Corey (1931) Number of words 400 500 3000 Tables etc 1 1 1 and 1 drawing of apparatus For a photograph of the pursuit apparatus see The Indianapolis Times report on its sports page on Thursday, 17 February 1938. Professor Paul Fay is photographed operating the pursuit apparatus and Professor Messersmith noting the distances. His dissertation, The Development of a Measurement Technique for Determining the Distances Traversed by Players in Basketball includes a drawing of the apparatus in the appendix. 4. Lloyd Messersmith’s Doctor of Education Dissertation In May 1942, Loyd Mesersmith submitted his dissertation to the School of Education, at Indiana University. Its title was: The Development Of A Measurement Technique For Determining The Distances Traversed By Players in Basketball. The dissertation has 79 pages, 13 tables and cites eleven references. It is divided into 10 chapters. In Chapter I (Introduction), Lloyd included the following: Statement of the Problem 1. The development of a measurement technique for determining the distance traversed by basketball players 2. The application of this device in determining the distances traversed by individuals when playing the game on floors of three different sizes. Purpose of Study In addition to 1 above To ascertain, if possible, the relationship which floor size has upon the distance traversed per unit of playing time. Delimitations: courts of three sizes were studied: Size of Court Players 94′ x 50′ College teams in Indiana and the Big Ten Intercollegiate Conference 74′ x 50′ (regulation size for secondary schools) ‘A’ & ‘B’ team players in secondary schools in Indiana; intramural games at secondary school 70′ x 40′ (size comparable to that use by smaller secondary schools without access to modern gymnasium) Intramural games at DePauw University (cross court games) The measuring device used in the study was developed at DePauw University. All data were collected in Indiana. The secondary school data were collected mainly from Greencastle. College team data were collected either at the DePauw or Indiana Universities. In his review of Related Studies there is reference to: Fullerton (1910) on baseball; Hodgson (1936b) on women’s two-court basketball and (1939) on three-court basketball; and Miner et al (1940) on distances traversed in women’s basketball. He cites five of his own research reports (1931, 1932, 1938a, 1939, 1940). Chapter II reports the Measuring Instrument for his study. The electrical pursuit apparatus is described. It was built to scale and was used to trace a player’s movements. Observations of players were made from above from “a clear and unobstructed view of the entire playing surface at all times”. Nine floors were created – three for each size of basketball court to be studied. It was described by Lloyd Messersmith as a compact, portable piece of equipment. Sometimes it was placed on a table in the press box and at other times on the observer’s knees with the batteries between his feet! An assistant recorded data from an impulse counter. The validity of instrument was tested. Measurements of known distances on the courts were checked. For short distances measurements were reported to be exact but for longer distances there was some variance. A measurement of 300 excursions up and down 94′ court produced a result 1.75% less than the actual distance (6.29 miles rather than 6.40 miles) but the apparatus consistently measured known distance thus: any inaccuracy in the results obtained was due to the inability of the operator to follow accurately the movements of the player under observation. Errors of over and underestimation probably canceled so that the final result was, in all probability, a reasonably accurate record of the actual distance traversed. The reliability of data collected was discussed. Experimenters were trained to secure reasonable uniformity in technique in handling the tracing wheel. Differences between experimenters tracing the same player were approximately 3%. Game Operator A Operator B Difference 1 3.20 miles 3.25 miles 1.56% Lloyd Messersmith reported the procedure in collecting data. If the player tracked was substituted the track continued with the substituted player. Data collection focused on playing positions and those players who were on court for whole game. “In a large number of cases the player under observation did play the entire game.” There were two operators at each data collection event: a tracer and a recorder. An apparatus illustration and a tally sheet were included as appendices to dissertation. Data collection started in 1931 but the majority of material covering secondary school and intramural players was collected 1938-1941. With regard to the applicability of the measuring instrument to other sports it was noted that the pursuit apparatus was applicable to a range of sports and had been used in football (Messersmith and Fay, 1932). Chapter III reported the Distance Traversed By Players On College Teams. Data were collected on 57 college positions in Indiana Intercollegiate Conference (data collected at DePauw University) and the Big Ten Intercollegiate Conference (data collected at Indiana University). Lloyd Messersmith regarded this as a fair sampling of the type of game played by representative college teams in the United States of America and represented “a typical basketball situation as could be found in any section of the country”. Twenty-five of these 57 played entire games. Data were collected over a decade from 1931 to 1941. Distances traversed ranged from 2.12 miles to 4.22 miles per game with a mean distance of 3.38 miles for 57 positions included in the study. Centre Guard Forward Average distance traveled per game 3.44 miles 3.33 miles 3.28 miles All positions travel approximately equal distances. There appeared to be no difference in the distances traversed by Big Ten players compared to teams in Indiana Conference. The introduction of a ’10 second rule’ and the elimination of the centre jump appear to have increased distances traveled by approximately a mile during the course of the study. The removal of the centre jump after a basket was scored increased actual playing time and speeded up the game in majority of cases. Lloyd Messersmith collected information about distances traversed in offense and defense. Of the 57 positions observed the average distance in offense was 9,043.41 feet and in defense 8,810.38 feet. With regard to change of possession it was noted that: Big Ten averaged 3.3 per minute, Indiana Conference 4 per minute. The removal of centre jump made it mandatory to change possession and thus the 75 pre-rule change became approximately 130 post-rule change. Of the 25 out of 57 who played whole games: distances traversed ranged from 4.23 to 3.15 miles per game (mean 3.40). Players of whole game traveled as far as those sharing a positional responsibility. The distances traversed in final quarter were greater than in previous quarters and Lloyd Messersmith noted that: The distance traversed in any segment of the game appeared to be a function of the score and style of game employed by the competing teams rather than the physical condition of the players. Chapter IV discussed the Distance Traversed By Players On Secondary School ‘A’ Teams. Data were reported from games on courts 74′ x 50′. In all 63 positions were traced. Distances traversed ranged from 1.79 miles to 2.88 miles. Chapter V discussed the Distance Traversed By Players On Secondary School ‘B’ Teams. 32 players were observed. Chapter VI discussed the Distance Traversed By Players On College Intramural Teams. 42 players were studied on a court 70′ x 40′. In Chapter VII Lloyd Messersmith discussed the Relationship Between the Size of Playing Floor and Distance Traversed. It was concluded that the size of the court has a direct bearing on distances traversed: Size of Court Average Distance Traveled 94′ x 50′ 441.86 feet per minute In Chapter VIII it was noted that there was no significant difference in the distances traversed in relation to the Effect of Position Played Upon Distance Traversed. Big Ten players traveled furthest at an average of 3.34 miles per game. Chapter IX discussed the Effect of Certain Rule Changes Upon Distance Traversed. In Chapter X a number of Conclusions and Recommendations were made. It was concluded that: Individuals in good physical condition are able to play a complete game of basketball without noticeable signs of physical strain. Distance traversed were a function of style of game employed and floor area. All players on a modern basketball team travel approximately equal distances. Rule changes increased activity as measured by distances by approx 50%. College A and B teams less cautious in ball handling than Big Ten teams. Most of the recommendations were game focused but did include a link between distances traversed and muscular strength. It was suggested that consideration should be given to energy requirements in the game. 5. Publications by Lloyd Messersmith’s Contemporaries Lloyd Messersmith’s dissertation cites 11 references: five of these are to his own work. The remainder are: Blake, R (1941) The Distance Traversed by Basketball Players in Different Types of Defense, Athletic Journal, XXI, January, 18-20. Fullerton, H 1910, ‘The Inside Game: The Science of Baseball’, The American Magazine, LXX, 1, pp. 3-13. Hodgson, P 1936a, ‘Studies in the Physiology of Activity: I. On Certain Reactions of College Women to Measured Activity’, Research Quarterly, VII, 1, pp. 3-25. Hodgson, P 1936b, ‘Studies in the Physiology of Activity: II. On Certain Reactions of College Women Following Participation in Two-Court Basketball’, Research Quarterly, VII, 2, pp. 45-55. Hodgson, P 1939, ‘Studies in the Physiology of Activity: II. On Certain Reactions of College Women Following Participation in Three-Court Basketball’, Research Quarterly, X, 1, pp. 53-60. Miner, N, Hodgson, P & Espenschade, A 1940, ‘ Study of Distance Traversed and Time Spent in Active Play in Women’s Basketball’, Research Quarterly, XI, 1, pp. 95-101 In order to get a sense of the range of literature available these references (with the exception of Blake (1941)) were examined. The references cited by Lloyd Messersmith’s contemporaries were: Hugh Fullerton (1910) does not cite any other sources. Pauline Hodgson (1936a) cites 21 references from physiology texts. She cites 6 references in (1936b) – one to 1936a, one to unpublished data prepared by A Espenschade, J Falconer and N Miner in 1935 and four physiology texts. Her (1939) paper cites one reference – her (1936b) paper. Nancy Miner et al (1940) cite three references: Hodgson (1936b, 1939) and a psychology text. What is interesting in this cluster of research is that two research groups appear to have been working in the study of distances traversed. Lloyd Messersmith and his co-workers did not refer to Pauline Hodgson and her co workers. Nor did they refer to Lloyd Messersmith. Both groups used the Research Quarterly of the American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation as the prime vehicle for sharing their research reports. Lloyd Messersmith’s work in the notational analysis of sport has received comparatively little attention. The purpose of this paper has been to bring his work to the attention of a wider audience and to stimulate interest in the forging of ideas about notational analysis. In doing so I have sought to link his academic endeavour to a biographical context. Such an approach emphasises the personal construction of knowledge in notation and the gains to be made from retrospective study. Championship Basketball Game Basketball Wins My Heart Again Posted on 31/03/2011 Categories Coaching, Performance, Performance Analysis, SportTags Basketball, DePauw University, Distances Traversed, Jen Waller, Lloyd Lowell Messersmith, Notational Analysis, Paukrus, Performance Analysis, sociology of knowledge, UCNISS5 Comments on Lloyd Lowell Messersmith and the Origins of Notational Analysis	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4196
__label__cc	0.586517	0.413483	Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms overnight. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms overnight. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%. Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dies at age 99 Susan Peterson Junior Achievement Marc Wehrs Susan Peterson: JA, local businesses key to solving soft skills gap Local news editor Ask virtually any business owner about finding good employees, and they will tell you: it’s tough out there. One of the biggest challenges, they say, is that today’s young workers lack basic skills like communication, problem-solving and critical thinking. In fact, American businesses have indicated they believe only half of high school students are equipped with the most important workplace skills, such as oral and written communication, critical thinking and problem solving. 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__label__cc	0.747869	0.252131	Smart Mobile Studio 3.0 and beyond With Smart Mobile Studio 3.0 entering its second beta, Smart Pascal developers are set for a boost in quality, creativity and power. We have worked extremely hard on the product this past year, including a complete rewrite of all our visual controls (and I mean all). We also introduced a completely new theme engine, one that completely de-couples visual appearance from structural architecture (it also allows scripting inside the CSS theme files). All of that could be enough for a version bump, but we didn’t stop there. Much of the sub-strata in Smart has been re-implemented. Focus has been on stability, speed and future growth. The system is now divided into a set of name-spaces (System, SmartCL, SmartNJ, Phonegap, and Espruino), making it easier to navigate between the units as well as expanding the codebase in the future. To better understand the namespaces and why this is a good idea, let’s go through how our units are organized. The RTL is made to expand easily and preserve as much functionality as possible The System namespace is the foundation. It contains clean, platform independent code. Meaning code that doesn’t rely on the DOM (browser) or runtime (node). Focus here is on universal code, and to establish common object-pascal classes. Our SmartCL namespace contains visual code, meaning code and controls that targets the browser and the DOM. SmartCL rests on the System namespace and draws functionality from it. Through partial classes we also expand classes introduced in the system namespace. A good example is System.Time.pas and SmartCL.Time.pas. The latter expands the class TW3Dispatch with functionality that will only work in the DOM. SmartNJ is our high-level nodejs namespace. Here you find classes with fairly complex behavior such as servers, memory buffers, processes and auxillary classes. SmartNJ draws from the system namespace just like SmartCL. This was done to avoid multiple implementations of streams, utility classes and common functions. Being able to enjoy the same functionality under all platforms is a very powerful thing. Phonegap is our namespace for mobile devices. A mobile application is basically a normal visual application using SmartCL, but where you access extra functionality through phonegap. Things like access to a device’s photos, filesystem, dialogs and so on is all delegated via phonegap. Espruino is a namespace for working with Espruino micro-controllers. This has been a very low-level affair so far, due to size limitation on these devices. But with our recent changes you can now, when you need to, tap into the system namespace for more demanding behavior. As you can see there is a lot of cool stuff in Smart Mobile Studio, and our codebase is maturing nicely. With out new organization we are able to expand both horizontally and vertically without turning the codebase into a gigantic mess (the VCL being a prime example of how not to implement a multi-platform framework). Common behavior One of the coolest things we have added has to be the new storage device classes. As you probably know the browser has a somewhat “limited” storage mechanism. You are stuck with name-value pairs in the cache, or a filesystem that is profoundly frustrating to work with. To remedy this we took the time to implement a virtual filesystem (in memory filesystem) that emits data to the cache; we also implemented a virtual storage device stack on top of it, one for each target (!). In short, if a target has IO capability, we have implemented a storage “driver” for it. So instead of you having to write 4-5 different storage mechanisms – you can now write the storage code once, and it works everywhere. This is a pretty cool system because it doesn’t limit us to local device storage. We can have device classes that talk to Google-Storage, One-Drive, Dropbox and so on. It also opens up for custom storage solutions should you already have this pre-made on your server. Database support, a quick overview Databases have always been available in Smart Mobile Studio. We have units for WebSQL, IndexDB and SQLite. In fact, we even compiled SQLite3 from native C code to asm.js, meaning that the whole database engine is now pure JavaScript and no-longer dependant on W3C standards. Each DB engine is implemented according to a framework Besides these we also have TW3Dataset which is a clean, Smart Pascal implementation of a single table dataset (somewhat inspired by Delphi’s TClientDataset). In our previous beta we upgraded TW3Dataset with a robust expression parser, meaning that you can now set filters just like Delphi does. And its all written in Smart Mobile Studio which means there are no dependencies. And ofcourse, there is also direct connections to Embarcadero Datasnap servers, and Remobjects SDK servers. This is excellent if you have an already existing Delphi infrastructure. A unified DB framework If you were hoping for a universal DB framework in beta-2 of v3.0, sadly that will not be the case. The good news is that databases should make it into v3.2 at the latest. Databases looks simple: table, rows and columns right? But since each database engine known to JavaScript is written different from the next, our model has to take height for these and be dynamic enough to deal with them. The model we used with WebSQL is turning out to be the best way forward I feel, but its important to leave room for reflection and improvements. So getting our DB framework established is a priority for us, and we have placed it on our timeline for (at the latest) v3.2. But im hoping to have it done by v3.1. So it’s a little ahead of us, but we need that time to properly evolve the framework. Smart Desktop [a.k.a Amibian.js] The feedback we have received on our Smart Desktop demos have been pretty overwhelming. It is also nice to know that our prototype is being used to deliver software to schools and educational centers. So our desktop is not going away! Fancy a game of Quake at 60+ fps? Web assembly rocks! But we are not rushing into this without some thought first. The desktop will become a project type like I have written about many times before. So you will be able to create both the desktop and client applications for it. The desktop is suitable for software that requires a windowing environment (a bit like Sencha or similar frameworks). It is also brilliant for kiosk displays and as a remote application hub. Our new storage device system came largely from Amibian, and with these now a part of our RTL we can clean up the prototype considerably! Smart assembler It may sound like an oxymoron, but a lab project we created while testing our parser framework (system.text.parser unit) turned into an exercise in compiler / assembler making. We implemented a virtual machine that runs instructions represented by bytecodes (fairly straight ahead stuff). It supports the most common assembler methods, vaguely inspired by the Motorolla 68k processor with a good dose of ARM thrown in for good measure. Yes that is a full parser, assembler and runtime model If you ponder why on earth this would be interesting, consider the following: most web platforms allow for scripting by third-party developers. And by opening up for that these, the websites themselves become prone to attacks and security breaches. There is no denying that any JS based framework is very fragile when potentially hundreds of unknown developers are hacking away at it. But what if you could offer third parties to write plugins using more traditional languages? Perhaps a dialect of pascal, a subset of basic or perhaps C#? Wouldnt that be much better? A language and (more importantly) runtime that you have 100% control over. While our assembler, disassembler and runtime is still in its infancy (and meant as a demo and excercise), it has future potential. We also made the instructions in such a way that JIT compiling large chunks of it is possible – and the output (or codegen) can be replaced by for example web assembly. Right now it’s just a curiosity that people can play with. But when we have more time I will implement high-level parsers and codegens that emit code via this assembler. Suddenly we have a language that runs under node.js, in the browser or any modern JS runtime engine – and its all done using nothing but Smart Mobile Studio. Well, stay tuned for more! Facebook, this must change Facebook has grown to be more than just a social platform where friends meet. You have groups and communities of every conceivable type, where people of every convictions engage and debate anything you can think of. Groups where people have opinions, are passionate and put ideas to the test. It has been grand, but lately a negative trend (or technique) has evolved; and sadly Facebook don’t seem to get the full scope of its impact. For them that is. Childish games We did this as kids! It reminds me of behaviour you could see in highschool, where someone would do something illegal, and then point the finger at those who tried to stop the act (also known as blame shifting). Today this has evolved into a type of “revenge” tactics, where individuals who lose an argument (regardless of what it may be) get back at others by falsely reporting them. At first glance this looks silly enough. Go ahead and report me, I have nothing to hide right? Well it would be silly if Facebook actually took such complaints serious and actually looked at what was written with human eyes. Sadly they don’t, and without any consequences involved for people who maliciously report users out of sheer spite – the stage is set of the worst of trolls to do what they do best: cause mischief and mayhem for upstanding members. This has reached such heights that we now see the proverbial “drive-by” reporting of people they don’t like or disagree with (especially in political and economic forums) and it goes un-checked by Facebook. This is a very negative trend for the platform and has already caused considerable damage; To Facebook that is. Why? Well people just move on when the format puts trolls, group campers and reporting snipers (call them what you will) at equal odds with honest, responsible adults that engage in debate. Group campers and trolls I was just informed that I had been “reported” and consequently expelled for 7 days due to a violation of terms. I was quite shocked to read this, so I took the time to go through these terms. I was at a complete loss of which of their standards I had violated. And as it turned out, I had broken none of them. I would never dream of posting pornography, I have not made racist remarks (quite the opposite! In 2017 I kicked a total of 46 members from Delphi Developer for rubbish like that), nor am I a member of the anti-christ movement and I don’t go around looking for fights either. What I had done however, was to catch two members of a group using fake profiles. And in debate with one of these, telling the individual that his trolling the group is neither welcome nor decent – his revenge was to report me (!). Not all sayings translate well to English What really surprised me was how Facebook seem to take things at face value. There is no way that a human being could be behind such a ruling; at least not people fluent in Norwegian. First they seem to employ a simple word check, no doubt looking for curse and swear items (using google translate or some other lookup service). If you pass that, they seem to check for references to a person or individual in conjunction with negative phrasing. Which, let’s be honest, is a somewhat grey area considering their services covers a whole planet with hundreds of cultures. In this case the only conceivable negative phrase in my post was “Go troll under a bridge“, which is not an insult but an expression with roots in Norwegian folklore. In Norwegian lore trolls typically lived either up in the mountains or under a bridge. And you had to pay the troll not to eat you (a somewhat fitting description considering the situation). This goes to character. Namely when the person (or fake profile) here did nothing but post statements designed cause problems for other members, then that is the very definition of a net-troll. So telling such an individual to troll under a bridge is the same as saying “stop it and get out” [loosely translated]. I could have just banned him, but I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt. Facebook as a viable platform I hope Facebook wakes up, because this type of “tactics” has grown and is being used more and more. And if you score a single point on the above criteria, regardless if the person who reported the incident is also the source — you are just banned for 7 days. Surely, the act of reporting someone who has not violated the terms should carry equal weight? But that is where Facebook just hides behind a wall of Q&A without any opportunity for actual dialog. They don’t seem to care if the report was false or a pure act of revenge – they just blindly accept it and moves on. The result of this? Well, it’s sort of self-evident isn’t it? People will have to deploy the same tactics in order to survive and protect themselves from such attacks; and voila – you have the extreme rise of fake profiles which has just exploded on Facebook. Viable platform? I am really starting to question this Well im not going to create a false profile, because I have some terms of my own; commonly known as “principles“. I run several large groups on Facebook and have been nothing but an asset to their growth. And if they want to lose 7 days of high activity, that is their loss. I am also starting to question if FB is a viable platform at all when a guy running 3 large groups and two businesses there (with a 15 year membership history) can be so easily barred by a fake profile. But sadly I will stop talking to people who get into arguments and just report + kick them from whatever group they are in. Its sad, but those are the results of the absolutely absurd practices of Facebook. So until their filters employ some logic to them, that’s the way things are. You cannot run a business on kindergarten rules I sincerely hope you put some effort and thought into how to solve problems like these. For example, scanning the past 3 notes posted by the reporter to see if there is grounds to ignore the report – or in fact ban the reporter for creating the situation to begin with. All of this can be solved with a simple strike and value system. If you falsely report someone that’s a strike. If you camp in a group and get multiple reports (within a time-frame), you get automatically banned from that group. If you persistently ban someone (a.k.a bullying) that is another strike. Enough strikes and you get a 7 day warning (or harder depending on the violation). It wouldn’t require much work to create a system where long-standing, responsible members who benefit the platform – are recognized over trolls that do nothing but ruin this. Seriously. I cannot believe that a planet wide social platform with millions of users, are deploying social rules from the late bronze age. My thoughts go to the Monty Python sketch “She’s a witch!” set in the darkness of medieval europe. If someone says you are a witch, well then you must be one (sigh). Way to go Facebook, just way to go. Oh well, I meant to brush up on my Google+ work anyways 🙂	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4209
__label__wiki	0.740016	0.740016	D’Tigers Confident Of FIBA World Cup Ticket D’Tigers head coach, Alex Nwora is certain that his team will qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China regardless of some of his best hands missing out for the qualifying campaign in Mali. Nigeria are drawn in Group B and will take on hosts Mali, Rwanda and Uganda for the FIBA qualifiers in a bid to secure a place in the 12-team second round of the African Qualifiers which is schedule to Kick off from February 23 to 25, 2018 in Bamako Nwora said the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) could not invite some of his key players for the qualifiers due to the new qualification rules. “It was tough to getting key players with leagues across the world already in full swing. “Active players in their respective clubs, who are available, have been invited to represent Nigeria. We have a very formidable team that I believe will sail through during the qualifiers,” Nwora told NBBF media Nwora invited two players from the triumphant team that won 2015 AfroBasket Championship and five from the squad that won silver in Senegal in 2017 to his preliminary squad for the qualifiers. At the end of the qualifying games, only five teams will represent Africa in the 2019 FIBA World Cup which will take place from August 31 to September 15 in China. Related Topics:DTigersNigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) NFF Names Coaches For National Teams Sports Promote Peace, Unity – Emir Sanusi II FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers To Test Canada, Dominican Republic For Might D’Tigers To Know FIBA World Cup Foes Today We Want To End World Cup Qualifiers Unbeaten — D’Tigers NBBF Rolls Out 2019 Programmes Kwese Premier League New Season Dunks Off May 6 Commonwealth Games: D’Tigers To Hit Australia In Batches D’Tigers Maintains Perfect Record At FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4211
__label__cc	0.72272	0.27728	Laurel Cottage B&B in Windermere Tetbury Good Value Hotel bed and breakfasts {?( "http://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk/tetbury/tetbury">Tetbury Good Value Hotel bed and breakfasts" !== "http://" \|\| "http://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk/tetbury/tetbury">Tetbury Good Value Hotel bed and breakfasts" !== "https://" )?} Tetbury Good Value Hotel bed and breakfasts">Website (Click here) {/?} Bed and breakfast windermere is near the Steamboat museum Windermere Steamboats & Museum is located on a former sand wharf site where, for many years, barges unloaded gravel dredged from the bed of the lake. When this operation ceased in 1975, the Windermere Nautical Trust acquired the use of the site and the Museum was built in 1976-77 with the help of The Maritime Trust and the English Tourist Board. For a great day out visit the Windermere Steamboats & Museum situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Windermere. This Windermere attraction offers a unique and historic collection of Steam and Motor Boats. Steam Launch Trips, Shop and Refreshments. The Museum is open 10am to 5pm daily from mid-March to the first week in November Bed and Breakfast Windermere near World of Beatrix Potter - Bowness-on-Windermere The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction can be found in Windermere. The attraction as won a number of awards and is One of the Top Ten most Popular Visitor Centres and the centre is a place for all the family young and old. Within the centre you will discover Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck and all their friends in a magical indoor recreation of Beatrix Potter classic tales, with the sights, sounds and also the smells of the countryside. You will be able to see Mrs. Tiggy-winkle in the Kitchen, go past Jeremy Fisher's Pond and even walk through Squirrel Nutkin's Old Oak Tree? Also at the centre you will be able to learn more about Beatrix Potter's life in the Hidden Beatrix Potter's presentation and video wall. Take a break in the Tailor of Gloucester Tea Rooms and then a visit to shop where you can browse and purchase top quality Beatrix Potter merchandise. Carus Green Golf Club - Kendal Carus is renowned for many things but above all it is the friendliness of the club that keeps people coming back. As the club grows, the course improves, the facilities advance and the driving range is built, the key constant for us is that the welcome for members and visitors alike is as warm as ever. Come find out for yourself. Beautifully situated par 70 parkland course with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. At times testing with the rivers kent, mint and sprint meandering through the course, it offers challenges to every level of golfer. Stott Park Bobbin Mill - Newby Bridge A working mill built in 1835, Stott Park created the wooden bobbins vital to the spinning and weaving industries of Lancashire. Typical of mills across Cumbria, today you can see industry from a bygone age and watch as bobbins are made using the mill's original machinery. Although Stott Park worked continuously until 1971, it remains almost identical to its Victorian appearance of 100 years ago. With its Victorian machinery originally powered by a waterwheel and steam engine, Stott Park used birch, ash and sycamore to make wooden tool handles as well as bobbins. The mass of belts which fill the building still drive the cutting, boring and finishing machines than turn long thin poles into bobbins. You can watch a bobbin being made, and take it home as a souvenir. Aquarium of the Lakes - Windermere From mountain-top to Morecambe Bay the award-winning Aquarium of the Lakes takes you on an amazing voyage of discovery. More than 30 spectacular, naturally-themed habitats bring the natural history of the Lake District vividly to life. Enjoy close encounters with hundreds of amazing creatures including trout, eels, pike, perch, giant crabs, rays and many more. Come face to face with playful otters in their riverbank home, discover the mysterious life of a river after dark and take a closer look at Lakeland life in AquaQuest's educational activity centre. Then enjoy the ultimate underwater thrill as you stroll along a recreated section of Windermere's lake-bed surrounded by surrounded by gigantic carp and the amazing diving ducks. Fell Foot Park not far from Bed and Breakfast Windermere Fell Foot Park is situated on the south shores of Lake Windermere just of the A592 and in the care of The National Trust. The Victorian park is open daily with its eighteen [18] acre grounds that have been restored to its former glory to which you will see in spring and early summer displays of daffodils and rhododendrons. The park in winter is open with limited facilities see below. You can relax and have a picnic on the lawns next to the lake and watch the boats go by, or you could take a boat trip from the park across the lake to Lakeside and take a Lakes Windermere Cruise, even a trip on the The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway or visit to the Aquarium. If you wish you could hire a rowing boat on the lake, there is a children adventure playground, a shop in which you can purchase National Trust gifts with a tea room close by serving teas, coffee and light meals. Kendal College Kendal College specialises in Further and Higher Education and is a partner college of the University of Cumbria and the University of Central Lancashire. It is situated at Kendal, UK. The aim of the College is to achieve high academic standards, to offer outstanding facilities, a broad range of courses and to give each student the chance to succeed. The courses offered are Accountancy;Beauty Therapy;Business Administration;Carpentry;Construction;Childrens Care;Learning and Development;Creative and Cultural;Electrical Installation;Hairdressing;Health and Social Care;and Hospitality and Catering. Website (Click here) Laurel Cottage to Brantfell and Bowness Time:Approx 1hr to Brant Fell Distance:Approx 3 miles I. Turn right out of Laurel cottage, walk up Park road passing the Post office on the left. Continue up the hill past Lickbarrow road. The road then bends to the right. II. On the bend there is a path that runs behind the bungalows. Take the path. You will pass a sign on the left marked “Bowness”. Follow the track which turns right and after 50yards then bends to the left, go through the gap in the wall. (don’t go straight on here) III. At the other end of this path there is a gate into a farm drive. Go through the gate straight ahead and through the next gate into the field. IV. There is a stone wall on your right ,head for the corner there is a yellow marker, from there head for the gate at the far end of the field, there is a large fir to the right of it. Go through the gate. V. Follow the yellow marker heading for the gate in the wall continue through this to the next gate. (Both the gates are 5 bar with kissing gates, the gates could be open) VI. Into the field, head straight over , there is a farm in the right hand corner. To the gate in the corner of the filed marked “Dales way” VII. Continue along this path passing a large farm on the left to the next gate. Go through the gate. ·Continue along the path to the next gate and drop directly into Bowness. ·Take the steps on the left to continue to Brant fell. VIII. Take the steps and follow the track up the hill following the yellow marker through the wood on the left. Follow the track to a stone wall, go over the wall turn left and Brant Fell is in front of you. Climb to the top and enjoy the views. IX. When descending Brant Fell head for the wall again but don't go over. Instead continue along the path keeping the wall on your right and over the stile. At the bottom the path bends to the left, go over the wall and follow the path, this is “Post Knott view point. X. Re join the path and go down a dip and through the gate into the wood, follow the path to the left. You will come to a crossroads in the path. Turn left into Bowness or turn right which will take you back to the steps at the gate at point viii. Laurel Cottage to Orrest Head Time:Approx 2.5 miles to Orrest Head Turn left out Laurel cottage and walk to the junction. Turn right onto Woodland road then immediate left onto Broad street then walk to the end of the road. Turn right onto Crescent road then walk through the village centre until you reach the Queens Pub, follow the road to the right and walk to the top of the hill. On the other side of the road you will see a large hotel called “Windermere Hotel”. To the left of this there is a marked footpath leading to Orrest head view point. Take the footpath, you will immediately see a track to the left, ignore this and continue uphill. Follow the track until you reach a wall, turn right here and continue up the hill until you reach a gate. Go through the gate and climb to the summit. This walk can be extended and maps are available at Laurel cottage Laurel Cottage to School Knott Time:Approx 50 minutes to School Knott 1. Turn right out of Laurel cottage, cross the road and enter the park. Cross the grass to the road at the far side of the park. There is a cricket pavilion on your left, walk past this. Upon reaching the road turn left. 2. Take the turning on the right, Fairfield road, walk to the top of the road and turn left. Walk to the hedgerow and through the gate. 3. Turn right and go through the gate. 4. Continue and you will pass a cottage on your left. Follow this road over a stream and up a slight hill (don’t take the footpath sign on your right as you pass the cottage) 5. After about 20 yards the road goes to the right you will see a five bar gate in front of you, go through the gate. Follow the track to the next gate, there is a stone bridge on the other side. 6. Continue along the track and up the hill. After 100 yards there is a track off to your left, take this and continue up the hill. 7. After half a mile you will come to a gate. Go through the gate but don’t take the track on your right. Keep the wall on your right and continue until you get to the Tarn. 8. As you reach the Tarn keep the left of it, about half way along look to your left and you will see a gate in the wall (might be a gap if the gate is left open). Go through the gate and walk to the top of School Knott and enjoy the view. 9. Go straight down the other side in the direction of the lake. Go through the stile at the bottom and continue down the hill which will bring you back to point 3 of the directions. You can retrace your steps back to Laurel Cottage. Laurel Cottage to Watermill Inn, Ings Time:Approx 60 minutes to Watermill Inn, Ings Distance:Approx 3-4 miles (Please note that this walk can be muddy and boggy in places) 1. Turn right out of Laurel Cottage, and then turn into the park. Immediately cross the grass to your right going roughly towards the hill (School Knott) in the background and, in the foreground, towards the gap between the terrace houses on your right and the cricket pavilion on your left. When you reach the road beyond the park, turn left. 2. Turn right up Fairfield road, walk to the top of the road and turn left. Walk to the hedgerow and go through the gate. 3. Walk to the hedgerow and go through the gate. 4. Now walk straight ahead, over the tarmac path and past the gate on your right and follow the path up the hill. After about 1 km you will come to a gate/stile. Go through it and follow the path to the left, following the wall round School Knott Hill. 5. You will eventually come to a stile/gate. If you come to a 6 or 7 bar gate, follow the wall up the hill to the right and you’ll find the stile/gate. 6. Follow this track and eventually, after two boards over a stream, you go into open fields. You will see a white house. Walk towards this. When you get to the road, go through the gate, along the road and then take the left fork towards the house. 7. At the gate to the yard of the house, follow the public foot path sign and walk towards the telegraph pole. 8. Over the wall and then walk down the field towards the bottom left hand corner where you’ll see a style. 9. Use the direction of the yellow arrow and you will see a post in the distance. When you get to this post, follow the direction of the arrow and you will see a gate. 10. Again follow the arrow towards the small tree/bush, over the wall, and then across the field. Carry on through the gap in the wall and through the gate ahead of you and your on the road. 11. Turn left, under the railway, through the gate and at the end turn right. There you’ll find the Watermill pub. Laurel Cottage to Wansfell &Ambleside Time:Approx 4.5 hours to Wansfell &Ambleside On the other side of the road you will see a large hotel called “Windermere Hotel”. To the left of this there is a marked footpath leading to Orrest head view point. Take the footpath, you will immediately see a track to the left, ignore this and continue uphill. Follow the track until you reach a wall, turn right here and continue up the hill until you reach a gate. Go through the gate and climb to the summit of Orrest Head. With the view of the lake in front of you look to the right and you will see a white farm, walk down the hill in that direction following the track, you will come to a signpost marked “causeway”climb over wall and follow sign. Keep the white farm to your left until you reach a wall with a road on the other side of it. Climb over and turn right a little further down the road is a sign beside a farm marked “Far Orrest”, There is a gate at the rear of the farm, go through to the next corner follow the footpath over the wall and across the field to a stone wall climb over, there is a yellow marker on the other side, follow this to the large tree and go over the wall. Keep the wall on your right and go through the next gates to the rear of the farm. Go through the next gate and turn right down the lane to the next gate. Go over the fields following the track to the road and turn right. Approx 50 yards on the left turn left down the track. Follow this until you are the other side of the woodland. Continue along this track until there is a fork, take the left fork and follow this to the farm, go through the gate the track bends to the left follow this to the road. Turn right and walk to the Church. Just past the church turn left onto a footpath. Follow this path until you reach a 5 bar gate don't go through this one) Look to the right and there is a path leading to another 5 bar gate, go through this and and p the hill to the next gate. Follow the track until you come to some properties, the track continues to the right of the property in front of you. follow this untill you reach the road. Turn right and walk along the road until you reach “Lane foot farm House”turn left here, there is a sign on the wall showing path to Ambleside, this is Nanny Lane. This path will take you to the top of Wansfell, About half way up follow the path marked Ambleside again, this will take you to Wansfell Pike and then continue down to Ambleside. LA23 2BJ info@laurelcottagewindermere.co.uk © Copyright 2019 - Hotel Website Powered by Queensborough Group - Privacy Policy	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4222
__label__cc	0.745735	0.254265	Constitutional Law Prof Blog President Issues Executive Order on University "Free Inquiry" and Student Loans By Ruthann Robson In an Executive Order today, President Trump sought to promote free inquiry and regulate student loans in higher education. The text of the E.O. is not yet available from government sources, but as reported by the Washington Post, the E.O. provides: IMPROVING FREE INQUIRY, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this order is to enhance the quality of postsecondary education by making it more affordable, more transparent, and more accountable. Institutions of higher education (institutions) should be accountable both for student outcomes and for student life on campus. In particular, my Administration seeks to promote free and open debate on college and university campuses. Free inquiry is an essential feature of our Nation's democracy, and it promotes learning, scientific discovery, and economic prosperity. We must encourage institutions to appropriately account for this bedrock principle in their administration of student life and to avoid creating environments that stifle competing perspectives, thereby potentially impeding beneficial research and undermining learning. The financial burden of higher education on students and their families is also a national problem that needs immediate attention. Over the past 30 years, college tuition and fees have grown at more than twice the rate of the Consumer Price Index. Rising student loan debt, coupled with low repayment rates, threatens the financial health of both individuals and families as well as of Federal student loan programs. In addition, too many programs of study fail to prepare students for success in today's job market. The Federal Government can take meaningful steps to address these problems. Selecting an institution and course of study are important decisions for prospective students and significantly affect long-term earnings. Institutions should be transparent about the average earnings and loan repayment rates of former students who received Federal student aid. Additionally, the Federal Government should make this information readily accessible to the public and to prospective students and their families, in particular. This order will promote greater access to critical information regarding the prices and outcomes of postsecondary education, thereby furthering the goals of the National Council for the American Worker established by Executive Order 13845 of July 19, 2018 (Establishing the President's National Council for the American Worker). Increased information disclosure will help ensure that individuals make educational choices suited to their needs, interests, and circumstances. Access to this information will also increase institutional accountability and encourage institutions to take into account likely future earnings when establishing the cost of their educational programs. Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the Federal Government to: (a) encourage institutions to foster environments that promote open, intellectually engaging, and diverse debate, including through compliance with the First Amendment for public institutions and compliance with stated institutional policies regarding freedom of speech for private institutions; (b) help students (including workers seeking additional training) and their families understand, through better data and career counseling, that not all institutions, degrees, or fields of study provide similar returns on their investment, and consider that their educational decisions should account for the opportunity cost of enrolling in a program; (c) align the incentives of institutions with those of students and taxpayers to ensure that institutions share the financial risk associated with Federal student loan programs; (d) help borrowers avoid defaulting on their Federal student loans by educating them about risks, repayment obligations, and repayment options; and (e) supplement efforts by States and institutions by disseminating information to assist students in completing their degrees faster and at lower cost. Sec. 3. Improving Free Inquiry on Campus. (a) To advance the policy described in subsection 2(a) of this Order, the heads of covered agencies shall, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, take appropriate steps, in a manner consistent with applicable law, including the First Amendment, to ensure institutions that receive Federal research or education grants promote free inquiry, including through compliance with all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and policies. (b) "Covered agencies" for purposes of this section are the Departments of Defense, the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Health and Human Services, Transportation, Energy, and Education; the Environmental Protection Agency; the National Science Foundation; and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (c) "Federal research or education grants" for purposes of this section include all funding provided by a covered agency directly to an institution but do not include funding associated with Federal student aid programs that cover tuition, fees, or stipends. Sec. 4. Improving Transparency and Accountability on Campus. (a) To advance the policy described in subsections 2(b)-(e) of this order, the Secretary of Education (Secretary) shall, to the extent consistent with applicable law: (i) make available, by January 1, 2020, through the Office of Federal Student Aid, a secure and confidential website and mobile application that informs Federal student loan borrowers of how much they owe, how much their monthly payment will be when they enter repayment, available repayment options, how long each repayment option will take, and how to enroll in the repayment option that best serves their needs; (ii) expand and update annually the College Scorecard, or any successor, with the following program-level data for each certificate, degree, graduate, and professional program, for former students who received Federal student aid: (A) estimated median earnings; (B) median Stafford loan debt; (C) median Graduate PLUS loan debt (if applicable); (D) median Parent PLUS loan debt; and (E) student loan default rate and repayment rate; and (iii) expand and update annually the College Scorecard, or any successor, with the following institution-level data, providing the aggregate for all certificate, degree, graduate, and professional programs, for former students who received Federal student aid: (A) student loan default rate and repayment rate; (B) Graduate PLUS default rate and repayment rate; and (C) Parent PLUS default rate and repayment rate. (b) For the purpose of implementing subsection (a)(ii) of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall, upon the request of the Secretary, provide in a timely manner appropriate statistical studies and compilations regarding program-level earnings, consistent with section 6108(b) of title 26, United States Code, other applicable laws, and available data regarding programs attended by former students who received Federal student aid. Sec. 5. Reporting Requirements. (a) By January 1, 2020, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, shall submit to the President, through the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy and the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, a report identifying and analyzing policy options for sharing the risk associated with Federal student loan debt among the Federal Government, institutions, and other entities. (b) By January 1, 2020, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall submit to the President, through the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy and the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, policy recommendations for reforming the collections process for Federal student loans in default. (c) Beginning July 1, 2019, the Secretary shall provide an annual update on the Secretary's progress in implementing the policies set forth in subsections 2(b)-(e) of this order to the National Council for the American Worker at meetings of the Council. (d) Within 1 year of the date of this order, the Secretary shall compile information about successful State and institutional efforts to promote students' timely and affordable completion of a postsecondary program of study. Based on that information, the Secretary shall publish a compilation of research results that addresses: (i) how some States and institutions have better facilitated successful transfer of credits and degree completion by transfer students; (ii) how States and institutions can increase access to dual enrollment programs; and (iii) other strategies for increasing student success, especially among students at high risk of not completing a postsecondary program of study. While there is no definition of "free inquiry," the E.O. delegates authority to administrative agencies to develop regulations. https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/conlaw/2019/03/president-issues-executive-order-on-university-free-inquiry-and-student-loans.html Executive Authority, First Amendment \| Permalink This blog is an Amazon affiliate. Help support Constitutional Law Prof Blog by making purchases through Amazon links on this site at no cost to you. 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__label__wiki	0.513776	0.513776	About Ludonarratology The Essential Posts Conformational Flux Discount Thoughts I Love Layton I have just finished playing Professor Layton and the Curious Village, a game I cannot recommend highly enough to anyone who has ever enjoyed thinking. The combination of straight-up puzzle solving and adventure game, charmingly presented in 2D, will leave you wanting more and wondering why nobody did this before. Brain game shovelware may well be doomed. The Professor puts that genre to shame and begs the question: “Why didn’t anyone do this before?” The premise of the game is simple enough—well-known puzzle-solver Professor Layton is summoned to a village to solve the riddle of a hidden inheritance. With his assistant Luke in tow, he heads off to the town of St. Mystere (sigh), where it rapidly becomes obvious that the missing “Golden Apple” is the least of the mysteries confronting him. The townspeople have a strange penchant for posing puzzles and riddles (which can get annoying), and soon enough crimes ranging from a murder to a “doze-and-dash” are plaguing St. Mystere, demanding Layton’s attention. The story is pretty entertaining, even though you’ll probably figure out most of the mystery about the time you finish the easiest of the bonus puzzles. Resolving most of these mysteries, and sometimes even moving around the town, requires you to solve several riddles. The simplest one is to the right—some of the puzzles, like this one, require nothing more than clear tracing of lines. Others require some pretty subtle thinking. I have seen some complaints about the difficulty, and I cannot entirely give these credit. The puzzles of the game generally don’t require any more knowledge than typically possessed by a fifth grader. The difficulty comes from a requirement for creativity and mental discipline. A child playing this game may need assistance from adults in spots, but then again, an adult playing this game may need a childlike outlook to achieve some of the necessary lateral thinking. In short, if you have kids, play this game with them. You will all have a great time. And don’t worry; if you don’t have a 10 year old to help you, a limited number of hints are available. The tale of Professor Layton is conveyed through 2D animations and drawn backgrounds. The character design is excellent, with endearingly wacky villagers that are full of personality. The game features a substantial amount of voice acting, which actually works out quite well, though I suspect it cut down on the amount of music available. The soundtrack is passable, and works to help set the tone, though having some more variety would have been nice. The game isn’t perfect. Although the touch control is essentially seamless, the movement system seems unnecessarily elaborate. The village mostly runs out of puzzles before the game runs out of story. As I mentioned the mystery itself is a little easy to get (though it requires a little leap), and also more or less solves itself. A little more involvement from the player in solving the larger riddles would have been great. The game is also a little short—the 15 bonus puzzles and additional downloadable content should provide your fix until Level 5 delivers the sequel that the bonuses page promises is coming. There are already 3 Professor Layton games out in Japan so this will mostly be a matter of localization. A longer story might also have helped get the player a little more emotionally involved; as is the story ends just as you’re really starting to fall in love with the characters. Professor Layton and the Curious Village is a pleasant little game with a story and characters just wacky enough to make the numerous brain-teasers seem a natural part of the world. The puzzles themselves aren’t crushingly difficult, though a few can get a little frustrating. The story and presentation makes it much more engaging than the standard brain-game shovelware. Cute enough to engage a child, smart enough to stump an adult, Professor Laytonis charming fun anyone who loves thinking can enjoy. Posted by Sparky at 04:00 Tagged with: Professor Layton 6 Responses to “I Love Layton” wlad says: What is the deal with Ramon? At the risk of making an obvious point, I think the main reason nobody has done this before is that there wasn't a DS before. Having a wide array of logic and spatial puzzles doesn't map well to a 4-10 button controller. I mean, it is certaily feasible (for the programmer) but it would be prohibitively annoying for the player. And limiting the variety of puzzles obviously doesn't work. Not suprisingly, it has taken a few years for third parties to grok the possibilities of the DS. I shall add this game to my huge and ever-growing list of things to do after i'm done writing. I see your point, but I disagree. A keyboard and mouse would be sufficient to operate all the puzzles in Professor Layton, and it's likely that the PC gaming market would be amenable to such a game. I personally think that dedication to gaming conventions got in the way. Adventure games have been obsessively disguising their puzzles as gameplay for so long that it actually took some creativity to say, "Hey, let's just not bother hiding them." Ah, i disagree with the estimation that the PC gaming market would welcome something like Layton…. That is, unless the matchsticks were rendered in 1080p with realistic wood textures and they actually ignited and the flame gave off sparks rendered in real time with a realistic particle engine… …aside from that, you are obviously correct…. Who do you think the bulk of the PC gaming market is? Hardcore gamers like to think that they, with their insanetron graphics cards, are the dominant users, but in fact the bulk of PC gamers are ordinary people playing Bejeweled and Diner Dash. That segment might really go for Layton if they could get it. awwww, but i like my stereotypes… EJP says: I'll have to go with MWC's last comment. Since I don't own a game system, I'm limited to my PC (or Mac…snicker). I'm pretty much over my blowing-thing's-heads-off game days, so a game like this would actually appeal to me. 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__label__cc	0.673214	0.326786	Curtin Business School School of Business Law and Taxation Unit Outline 11011 Business Law 100 Semester 1, 2013 Unit study package number: Mode of study: Tuition pattern summary: Credit Value: Pre-requisite units: Co-requisite units: Anti-requisite units: Result type: Approved incidental fees: Unit coordinator: 11011 Internal Seminar: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly This unit does not have a fieldwork component. 25. 0 Nil Nil Nil Grade/Mark Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our website. Visit fees. curtin. edu. au/incidental_fees. cfm for details. Name: Phone: Email: Building: Room: Consultation times: Name: Phone: Email: Name: Phone: Email: Building: Room: Christian Duperouzel +618 9266 7105 C. [email protected] edu. au 407 325 Tuesday 11AM to 1PM and Thursday 10AM to 12PM Teaching Staff: Meenakshi Jamaloodeen + 230 401 6511 M. [email protected] curtin. edu. au Christian Duperouzel +618 9266 7105 C. [email protected] edu. au 407 325 Administrative contact: Learning Management System: Blackboard (lms. curtin. edu. au) 11011 Business Law 100 Charles Telfair Inst Mauritius 23 Jan 2013 School of Business Law and Taxation, Curtin Business School Page: 1 of 11 CRICOS Provider Code WA 00301J, NSW 02637B Curtin Business School School of Business Law and Taxation Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and present. Syllabus An introduction to law with a business focus. Students examine the nature and sources of law in Australia. Key aspects of civil law as they relate to business are explored with a particular emphasis on contract law. Introduction Welcome to Business Law 100. We hope that this unit is an interesting and valuable learning experience for you. Please read this unit outline carefully as it contains important information. This unit aims to provide you with an introduction to the legal system and an understanding of how law is relevant in business. In fact, no business transaction can occur without contemplation of the applicable law. The focus of your study will be on a number of specific areas of the law that arise for consideration in most commercial transactions, whether in Australia or internationally. This unit also teaches you how to construct a coherent and logical legal argument when analysing and solving case studies. Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this unit students can: 1 Interpret and apply the basic legal rules and principles arising in the Australian legal system 2 Demonstrate an understanding of the principal concepts and sources of law in Australia to identify and analyse legal issues 3 Construct a coherent and logical legal argument using the four step process approach 4 Apply relevant legal concepts and principles to analyse and solve case studies Graduate Attributes addressed Curtin’s Graduate Attributes Apply discipline knowledge Communication skills International perspective (value the perspectives of others) Thinking skills (use analytical skills to solve problems) Information skills (confidence to investigate new ideas) Technology skills Cultural understanding (value the perspectives of others) Learning how to learn (apply principles learnt to new situations) (confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems) Professional Skills (work independently and as a team) (plan own work) Find out more about Curtin’s Graduate attributes at the Office of Teaching & Learning website: otl. curtin. edu. au Learning Activities The tuition pattern is a three (3) hour weekly seminar, supported by specified reading and a computer-based tutorial. The seminar will comprise a one (1) hour interactive lecture, beginning with a revision quiz. The remaining two hours will be devoted to a case study on that week’s seminar topic, where students will be required to work through the case study in the class, with assistance from the lecturer and teaching assistants. This structure gives students the opportunity to learn how to apply relevant legal concepts and principles to analyse and solve case studies and receive feedback from the teaching staff. The computer-based tutorial assigned for that week can be completed in the students’ own time at their convenience. Should students not have access to a suitable computer, or wish to receive further assistance and feedback on any of the tutorial topics, the software for the computer-based tutorials has been installed in the computer labs in building 402. Students will be notified which labs will be staffed by Business Law 100 teaching assistants. 11011 Business Law 100 Charles Telfair Inst Mauritius 23 Jan 2013 School of Business Law and Taxation, Curtin Business School Page: 2 of 11 CRICOS Provider Code WA 00301J, NSW 02637B Curtin Business School School of Business Law and Taxation Learning Resources Essential Texts You will need to purchase the following textbook(s) in order to complete this unit: Lambiris M and Griffin L, First Principles of Business Law 2013 Edition, CCH, Sydney. Only the original purchaser of this text is licenced to download and install the computer-based tutorials required for this unit. Should students purchase a second hand version of the textbook or not have access to a suitable computer, the software for the computer-based tutorials has been installed in the computer labs in building 402. Students should be aware that there have been significant changes to the 2013 edition. Other Resources Recommended Texts You do not have to purchase the following textbooks but you may like to refer to them: Latimer P, Australian Business Law (recent edition); CCH Ltd, Sydney. Pentony, B; Graw, S; Lennard, J; Parker, D Understanding Business Law (4th edition or later only), LexisNexis, Australia. Online Resources FLECS – Blackboard The Flexible Learning Environment for Curtin Student (FLECS-Blackboard) is provided for all Curtin students. Access is via OASIS (http://oasis. curtin. edu. u) under the ‘my studies’ tab. After you have carefully read through this outline, make sure that you: Listen to the introductory Vodcast (located in the Unit Resources section on Blackboard) titled, ‘How to use Business Law 100 course materials’. Download the computer-based tutorials you will have to complete each week. Instructions on installing your interactive tutorials are provided on page vi of the First Principles of Business Law (FPBL) textbook (just before the contents page). If you have any problems downloading this software please contact the publisher at [email protected] om. au or the trouble shooting page at www. ALCware. com. Remember: The software is copy-protected and you can only install it on one computer, so make sure you install it on a computer you will have access to for the whole semester. After installing the software, check that everything works and then follow the on-line prompts to register your installation. Do NOT reformat your computer after installation. If you reformat, you will lose your registration and when you reinstall the FPBL software you will need a new registration number (the old one won’t work). This may mean buying a new license. Work through the weekly Lecture Outlines, case studies and PowerPoint slides and listen to the iLecture for each topic. You may wish to save the Lecture Outlines and/or the PowerPoint slides to your own computer, or print them out week by week. If you chose not to attend the seminar, work through the weekly Lecture Outlines, Case studies and PowerPoint slides and listen to the iLecture for that topic. Complete the prescribed readings from the FPBL textbook for the topic as indicated in the Programme Calendar. Remember that there are legislative extracts at the end of the textbook which should also be read as they arise in each topic. Work through the computer-based tutorial for each topic to ensure you have properly understood the materials. Regularly check Blackboard for announcements. There is also a large amount of additional resources on this site, including quizzes, links and FAQ’s to assist your learning. In particular, the discussion board is staffed by a teaching assistant during the week. 11011 Business Law 100 Charles Telfair Inst Mauritius 23 Jan 2013 School of Business Law and Taxation, Curtin Business School Page: 3 of 11 CRICOS Provider Code WA 00301J, NSW 02637B Curtin Business School School of Business Law and Taxation Assessment Assessment Schedule Task Assignment One 1 Assignment Two 2 Final Examination 3 50 percent 30 percent Value % 20 percent Date Due Week: 4 Day: Thursday Time: 16:00 Week: 10 Day: Thursday Time: 16:00 Week: Centrally scheduled examination Unit Learning Outcome(s) Assessed 1,2 1,2,3 2,3,4 Detailed information on assessment tasks 11011 Business Law 100 Charles Telfair Inst Mauritius 23 Jan 2013 School of Business Law and Taxation, Curtin Business School Page: 4 of 11 CRICOS Provider Code WA 00301J, NSW 02637B Curtin Business School School of Business Law and Taxation 1. Assignment One (20 marks) Assignment One will comprise of two (2) parts as follows: PART A: Media report analysis (8 marks) Students are required to select a media report from the choice of reports provided on Blackboard under the assessment folder. Students are required to identify and analyse the legal issues arising in their chosen report. Students need to apply the same criterion that was used in the Topic 1 case study, ‘The Coffee Shop’, to their chosen media report. This means you need to use your issue identifying skills to assess and analyse the legal issues that arise in the article as follows: 1. Identify aspects of your chosen media report that relate to the law with reference to the areas of law listed in Chapter 1 of the FPBL textbook. Not all of these areas of law will be relevant, but each article involves at least two areas of law. Students should not just provide a bare conclusion, but also explain why that particular area of law is relevant. (2 marks) 2. The law has various functions. It: – Allows people to organise and plan. Encourages or discourages particular activities. – Creates rights and duties that can be enforced; and – Provides remedies when rights are interfered with or duties are not discharged. Demonstrate how the law functions in these various ways with reference to specific examples within your chosen media report and the areas of law you identified in question 1. You need only provide one example per point. However, you must discuss all four of these functions. Where possible, each point should use a different area of law as illustration. Be ure to explain specifically how and why you came to this conclusion. (4 marks) 3. With reference to the legal issues reported on in the chosen media report describe why is it important to know the law in these circumstances? (2 marks) Remember that there are annotated exemplars available on Blackboard to assist with your understanding of what is expected for this part of the assignment. PART B: Case analysis (10 marks) Students will be provided with an extract from a reported decision (i. e. a ‘real’ case decided by a judge) on Blackboard under the ‘Assessment’ folder. After reading and examining the decision, students will be required to answer a series of questions demonstrating their ability to comprehend and apply their knowledge of topic two in the analysis of the reported decision. Each question will have clearly allocated marks, amounting to a total of 10 marks. PLEASE NOTE: The analysis required for Part B must pertain to the reported case extract, NOT to the media report required for Part A. A student who analyses the Part A media report in the manner required by Part B shall receive a mark of zero for Part B of the assignment. Presentation (2 marks) 1. . 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Cover sheet (located on Blackboard under the ‘Assessment’ folder) Introduction to answers, content of body and concluding comments Appropriate sentence structure Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation Paragraph size and breaks appropriate Consistent format Appropriate use of headings and sub-headings Within acceptable word limit Appropriate referencing and acknowledgment of sources Word Limit The assignment should be a minimum of 500 words and not exceed 2000 words inclusive of both questions (i. e. 2000 maximum in total). Please provide a word count on your cover sheet. A penalty of 10% will be imposed on assignments that exceed the word limit. The assignment will not be assessed if it exceeds 3000 words and will result in a ZERO mark. Assignment One must be submitted by 4PM WST on the Thursday of the week due, i. e. Thursday, 28 March 2013. 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STEP ONE Identify the legal issue STEP TWO Explain the rule(s) of law with reference to relevant authority is the most important step STEP THREE The rules of law explained must be specifically applied to the facts so a solution can be found STEP FOUR A logical conclusion should flow from the above steps OVERALL USE OF THE FOUR STEP PROCESS AND STRUCTURE OF ANSWER 5 marks available No marks specifically available 4 marks available No marks specifically (as this is usually stated in the question) 6 marks available PART B: Short Answer (5 marks) One short answer question, worth 5 marks. This question will not necessarily relate to the case study. Part B will examine topic 3 inclusive. Word Limit The assignment should be a minimum of 500 words and not exceed 2500 words inclusive of both questions (i. e. 2500 maximum in total). Please provide a word count on your cover sheet. A penalty of 10% will be imposed on assignments that exceed the word limit. 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__label__wiki	0.761635	0.761635	Talk:List of references to Pokémon in popular culture On the XKCD "not into Pokémon" trend Does the trend about dismissing uninteresting stuff with "I'm not really into Pokémon" started at some point in 2007 between XKCD (and some others) webcomic readers counts as a reference of some sort? I'm willing to analyze the subject and look for factual references if this is considered worthy of a mention. --Solovino 22:30, 27 July 2009 (UTC) I remember an episode where Fraiser shows up at a kid's birthday party and a woman (forgot her name) offers him some Pokémon punch. Fraser declines the offer and instead asks for coffee. Auragirl 02:09, 29 November 2011 (UTC) In a new episode where a patient is storing a bunch of dangerous weapons, House mentions Arceus and the time space legend. No one else in the room understands what he is talking about.Auragirl 02:12, 29 November 2011 (UTC) Homestar Runner The fact that the Homestar Runner character The Cheat is based of Pikachu is incorrect, as The Cheat was created before Pokemon was really well known in the USA, (1996 The Cheat was created) However, I'm not denying that later on The Cheat was changed to look like Pikachu, just the fact that he was designed like him isn't true. Ugoz 08:37, 2 October 2009 (UTC) Codename: Kids Next Door Reference I have a picture if we want to add it. Animelover0018 06:07, 7 January 2010 (UTC)Animelover0018 Nickelodeon Magazine I remember reading an old Nickelodeon magazine that showed what some comic/game/cartoon characters would look in real life (but not actually shown in real life, just realistic drawings). Among the group, Ash is there, trying to catch a butterfly with a net. Where would this go on the list? --Reversinator 19:55, 13 July 2010 (UTC) What would be a good way to add Jeopardy's references to Pokémon, if it is able to be added? --Dr. Forrester 18:22, 22 November 2010 (UTC) Suite Life on Deck If one were to look in the episode "Party On!" when Sean Kingston is singing, Cody can be seen with a Pokewalker, possibly a reference to the fact that the Sprouse twins did an American commercial for HeartGold and SoulSilver Cyndaquil155 19:38, 30 December 2010 (UTC) I think this site (http://www.trsrockin.com/ripoffs.html) has some interesting references. --Siegfried 06:58, 24 January 2011 (UTC) MAD! Warner Brothers did do a 3rd skit based off of Pokemon called "Pokemon Park" (A crossover between the anime and the movie Jurassic Park). Here's the clip if anyone wants to add it to the page. Pgj1997 18:49, 26 February 2011 (UTC) Where would I put something about pokemon appearing in a french-canadian magazine numerous times?—★Pika3323 22:06, 11 April 2011 (UTC) I was watching an episode of NCIS and a boy had a box of Pokémon cards that he used to hide a gun. do you think this should be mentioned? FrankTheTank000 21:40, 12 April 2011 (UTC) That's violent =P—★Pika3323 00:14, 13 April 2011 (UTC) I've watched an episode of Phineas and Ferb called 'De Plane! De Plane!'. In this episode, Dr. Doofenshmirtz builds a device to evaporate swimming pools by focusing sunlight. He calls this 'Greevil', which also happens to be the name of Cipher's leader in Pokémon XD. MetalMetroid997 11:53, 26 April 2011 (UTC) It sounds more like a coincedence. It's just a portemanu of "Green" and "Evil" Pgj1997 18:12, 3 August 2011 (UTC) Having the same name doesn't count as a reference if it's just a coincidence FrankTheTank000 21:47, 3 August 2011 (UTC) I was watching Wizards of Waverly Place with my little sister and I noticed the wizards theme sounded like the same tune as the indigo league music. Also, in an episode of Good Luck Charlie someone drew a picture of an eevee on a chalkboard in the basement. Auragirl 02:13, 1 May 2011 (UTC) kid vs kat In an episode called ``Me Coop You Kat`` Kat builds a device that strongly resembles the Meowth balloon which is destroyed by Coop and Dennis. Stay fit I remember a PSA where a boy buys some Pokémon cards from a store. He finds a card he wanted but it gets blown away by the wind and he runs out of breath after attempting to get it back. Angel City - Love Me Right (Oh Sheila): Poliwhirl Teddy? In the music video for Love Me Right (Oh Sheila), one of the teddies (the blue one) lying next to singer Lara McAllen looks like it could be a Poliwhirl, but as there arent an close ups of it, I'm not 100% sure, is anyone else able to tell? By MOCKBU4 This video is not available on Bulbapedia; instead, you can watch the video on YouTube here. Vuvuzela2010⚡ 00:34, 1 October 2011 (UTC) I just walked into the room while my mom was watching the show and I saw something that's probably relevant. It's somewhere near the end, where a kid and his apparent dad are talking. The kid is holding a Reshiram action figure and puts it on the table before he turns on the TV. It's the episode that just aired today, "Step One". - unsigned comment from Knuclear200x (talk • contribs) Thanks, I've added it to the page. Pikiwyn talk 18:46, 22 November 2011 (UTC) League of Legends reference In the PC game League of Legends, the character Skarner says his name ala-Pokémon style if he stays still in a bush for a random amount of time. By kajitisouls Cho'Gath 02:12, 1 December 2011 (UTC) I don't really consider that to be a reference. ★Jo the Marten★ ಠ_ಠ♥ 02:17, 1 December 2011 (UTC) I watched an episode of Futurama one day called 'A Leela of Her Own' and I noticed in one scene there was an alien with Ash's baseball cap from the original series on. Is this notable enough for me to add in? Pokedex493 00:03, 14 December 2011 (UTC) Radio? Would references on the radio count? They played the Pokemon Theme on 97.3 Forth One this morning, as they were talking about how Pokemon was the top Christmas present back in the day. Vuvuzela2010 Δ 18:39, 14 December 2011 (UTC) Trade & Battle: Card Hero I have heard that there are references to Pokémon in the game Trade & Battle: Card Hero, developed by Nintendo R&D1 and Intelligent Systems; a game that became quite popular in Japan. Supposedly, amongst the references there is an NPC who remarks that everyone is out playing a game called "Rocket Monsters" and one of the NPCs idolizes "Team Pocket" as one of his favourite villains. Does anyone who can understand Japanese know which NPCs? (I own the game, but the save battery on it is dead) I also wonder if there are any references to Pokémon in the sequels, High Speed Card Battle: Card Hero and the Japanese DSiWare game Card Hero: Speed Battle Custom --Chickasaurus 18:52, 20 December 2011 (UTC) Reference in the AnoHana anime Just stumbled upon this, could someone who knows Japanese (or anything about this anime) add this? Vuvuzela2010 Δ 19:45, 20 December 2011 (UTC) A fateful encounter I was at walmart and played a demo of a dungeon crawler game on a wii. The character was level 3 and was traveling with a man and a weird squirl thing. I was supposed to get through a forest area and had to fight creatures that resembled qwilfish, parasect, and beedrill. I don't know what game it was, does anyone know what i'm talking about? Auragirl 01:46, 26 December 2011 (UTC) Another reference There is a reference there to Pokémon, one of them [more precisely, the one in blue clothes] something about Pokémon accessory (in my dub, it was pencil case [or however it is called]), not sure about original, so I can't enter it. Marked +-+-+ 17:40, 12 January 2012 (UTC) Mmmhm, at 06:11 in the video, the person says "Remember that time in grade 2 when I took your Pokémon lunch box?" Don't know how notable this is, Let's see what others think. --Tails0600 12:16, 18 January 2012 (UTC) In tonight's episode "Home Invasions", the sole living victim's boyfriend's father used the fact that his son still has his Pokémon cards to make example of his sexual immaturity, as the girl was found with herpes. I'll provide full details later, but I figure I notify the basic stuff first. If anyone else watches the show and would be able to add it with proper info in the proper place, go ahead. PS: the pronunciation was more Pokey-mun--SandmanDP 03:43, 16 February 2012 (UTC) Have added it. Feel free to move it if needed and add in more info. Frozen Fennec 03:52, 16 February 2012 (UTC) On my resident evil the mercenaries 3D there is a skill called thunderbolt at first I thought nothing of it but when i fully upgraded it something familiar happened it shows electricty coming from the sky much like in super smash bros. brawl but blue may i add this? VENUS,MEGA,SCEPT,TORTE,SERP 18:46, 18 May 2012 (UTC) "Thunderbolt" is an actual word, meaning a bolt of lightning accompanied by a thunderclap. While it's possible that it could be a reference, I suspect it's more likely just using a word for its meaning. Werdnae (talk) 20:27, 18 May 2012 (UTC) That's why i thought nothing of at first but its effect is that physical attacks against enemies gains electric properties like static electricity but stronger thats why i think its name is a reference.VENUS,MEGA,SCEPT,TORTE,SERP 19:17, 20 May 2012 (UTC) Shouldn't there be an warning or something, as this article contains some worse than G-rated stuff. I think. プリングルズ/品客薯片/ప్రింగిల్స్ 01:53, 20 May 2012 (UTC) Such as?--ForceFire 04:11, 20 May 2012 (UTC) The Law & Order thing. That might be offensive to younger people. And reference to more mature shows. プリングルズ/品客薯片/ప్రింగిల్స్ 04:15, 20 May 2012 (UTC) I think we should be able to make this page G, or even PG-rated without getting rid of vital information. That L&O entry had a lot of unnecessary information which could be questionable for kids. I don't feel, just because we refer to South Park, Law & Order, or Robot Chicken, that the page should have a warning on it. While these shows aren't meant for children, we're not covering any inappropriate information. It's totally on the reader if they go and watch the episode we mention. ★Jo the Marten★ ಠ_ಠ♥ 04:23, 20 May 2012 (UTC) I guess you're right. プリングルズ/品客薯片/ప్రింగిల్స్ 15:15, 21 May 2012 (UTC) Let's Go Quintuplets I'm not sure what the episode is called in English since I only have the Japanese version, but there's a scene where Krystal runs past a shop which has a pikachu-esque plush in the window. It probably isn't worth adding, but here's a shot of it in case it is: http://tinypic.com/r/2lxctw6/6--Bardock 12:06, 22 May 2012 (UTC) Eevee? It says that there's a drawing of eevee on the chalkboard but it says that the episode is unknown and there's no picture supporting this PLUS I looked it up and still didn't find anything to support this.There should be at least a small piece of proof.VENUS,MEGA,SCEPT,TORTE,SERP (talk) 19:48, 15 June 2012 (UTC) In the episode where howard and Raj huy a 3D printer, howard says that he spent all his money on Pokemon cards. Auragirl (talk) 18:59, 10 February 2013 (UTC) On February 28 on "The Colbert Report", Steven Colbert was talking about people giving away memorabilia of the pope. He makes a joke about Pokemon, or "PoPeMon", and he says afterwards "God Bless 'em All!" Someone should put this in the article. JacobtheDoduo (talk) 22:53, 1 March 2013 (UTC) Smosh? Smosh has MANY Pokemon references, including a music video. Should these videos be included? Chaossy (talk) 13:38, 5 March 2013 (UTC) I doubt YouTube videos are notable enough. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Smosh, but this page is for TV shows, movies, other video games, etc. MasterZ (talk) 01:35, 9 April 2013 (UTC) The same Squirtle Doll dat in the episode Bowling is, is in a episode season 2 "Carnival" [1] --Altruis でんき 14:19, 24 March 2013 (UTC) Pinky Dinky Doo Not sure if it's a popular enough show, but an action figure craze among Tyler and his friends called Moo Moo Miggy Monsters is an obvious parody of Pokémon. There's even a scene where he plays a video game about them with a battle style just like Pokémon. Add? MF231 00:00, 30 April 2013 (UTC) In Response to Pinky Dinky Doo Anything that mentions it is good, even if it isn't that popular, so go ahead and add it! User talk:Lizarddolphin 19:09 30 April 2013 (UTC) So, why is the MLP bit listed here? All that happens in the actual episode is that Twilight gets angry and turns into a Rapidash-like figure. It's just temporary for a quick gag, and more importantly, it isn't actually a Rapidash, just something that looks like one. It goes completely unnamed for the entirety of its appearance. It wasn't meant to be a Pokémon reference, I don't think. It's seriously Twilight, not Rapidash, so I'm betting that there was a brony who was being annoying (big surprise) and just added it for the sake of adding it, so I'm removing it now. --GoldenSandslash15 (talk) 19:40, 25 June 2013 (UTC) In episode 2 of the anime Servant x Service, Hasebe joins a discussion on anime with his coworkers and has a montage of games that he has played, where Pokimon, a spoof of Pokémon, was listed, as well as a distorted Pikachu and Bulbasaur. --GymLeaderChuck (talk) 18:23, 19 July 2013 (UTC) I can't be sure, if it was actually the Jennifer Aniston/Sting episode, but Jennifer Aniston was a mom, and they were talking about the 1st Pokemon movie, with Mewtwo, and they were also talking about the cards where the "son" traded his holographic Charizard for a bunch of weaker cards (like Metapod, Diglett). I believe Darrel Hammond was the father. --Dman dustin (talk) 20:23, 18 November 2013 (UTC) Strip Mall on Comedy Central They made fun of Pokémon in the show Strip Mall, which aired on Comedy Central in the 90's. Its super long ago, but I remember the show was about adult movies being filmed in a strip mall. Well at some point they spoof Pokémon and the lead actor gets put in a Coma. In the hospital the guy gets outted about his "Acting career" to his girlfrind by a nurse wanting an autograph. She says she accidentally bought it for her kids and on the cover the guy is a Pikachu. At some point he wakes up from the coma and is then knocked back out by the enraged and sickened girlfriend. Yamitora1 (talk) 11:46, 29 December 2013 (UTC) Ok, doing some research and finding a youtube clip... It turns out that Strip Mall's adult movie spoof of it was called "Pokememon" and one of the actresses (dressed up like Misty) involved even tells the director that "there's a cartoon just like this" We'll leave the discussion of the youtube clip there... So should this be added, or because it is a little adult in nature should it not be added? I know you guys have Ling-Ling from Drawn Together mentioned, and that show is all kinds of adult...but what is the rule of thumb for this kind of thing? I know for a fact the Parody surfaced in at least two episodes, one in which it was being made, another in which I described earlier. There might be more episodes involved, I am not sure without rewatching the actual show. Yamitora1 (talk) 16:51, 5 February 2014 (UTC) If it's a reference, add it. It's a TV show. Unless the reference image has nudity in, it's fine. ☆The Solar Dragon☆ 17:07, 5 February 2014 (UTC) In certain episodes of Better Homes and Gardens, I just saw a Pikachu plush toy, could someone add this and the picture? --Cinday123 (Talk) 23:52, 1 March 2014 (UTC) References are intentional. This sounds more like a coincidence. ★Jo the Marten★ ಠ_ಠ♥ 03:31, 2 March 2014 (UTC) So Pokémon plush toys in a lifestyle show counted? --Cinday123 (Talk) 03:49, 2 March 2014 (UTC) Not sure where this would go In one of the There She is!! episodes, the rabbit character (Doki) throws a Pokéball at the Cat character (Nabi). There She Is!! is a Flash cartoon series produced by a three-person team and hosted on the Korean website SamBakZa. I am not certain, but I believe at least one of the There She is episodes showed on G4 at some time or another. Yamitora1 (talk) 07:00, 8 March 2014 (UTC) In Ben 10 Omniverse, episode "Catfigth" appears a big fish looks like Magikarp --HoopsterJohn (talk) 18:13, 24 April 2014 (UTC) Put My Little Pony Back in! I think it's obvious that the joke in My Little Pony was a parody of Rapidash. It may be a joke about her getting so mad that she catches fire. But try comparing this shot to Twilight's normal form and Rapidash. Who does she look more like? She looks more like Rapidash than herself. Really. Let's compare. Normally Twilight has purple fur. This Twilight has light yellow fur like Rapidash. Normal Twilight has purple eyes. This Twilight has red eyes. Normal Twilight has straight black mane with a pink streak. This Twilight has fiery mane like Rapidash. Her cutie mark is gone. And there are other ways that they could have used this effect. One is to make her completely engulfed in flames like Human Torch. She could get an aura of flame without changing color. She can just turn red. Or she can get mad with out any exaggeration. They can even take that scene out. It's not that important to leave it in. Twilight finally accepts the Pinkie Sense immediately after that Rapidash freak-out. While her body shape, height and art-style remained the same and her mane flames higher than Rapidash, she still obviously resembles Rapidash. How can that be unintentional? How would you know if some of the references on this page were intentional? Did the companies state they were? I think if an image obviously screams Pokémon like this, it should be added intentional or not. It doesn't matter if it's brief. It doesn't matter if it's just a character looking that way. It's obvious that Hasbro took advantage of Rapidash's unicorn look, the cartoon physics of bursting into flames when your angry and the fact that their show was attracting a broader audience than intended. I want that My Little Pony reference back in! And My Little Pony had later references for the bronies, like non-anthropomorphic versions of Mordekei and Rigby from Regular Show appearing as Fluttershy's animals. Sure, Regular Show may not have anything to do with Pokémon, but it shows a pattern and helps my Rapidash case. SeanWheeler (talk) 04:34, 2 July 2014 (UTC) Seriously? Look at me! I'm a Rapidash! How obvious could I possibly get? You think this is an accident? How is an accident? I usually have purple fur! There are some images on this page that don't even show the Pokémon reference as it is in the dialogue. But me? I'm am so obvious! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? RAWR!!! Let the picture speak for itself. Thank you Twilight. Oh shoot, I just made my first brony meme! Oh well, not like this joke was DONE TO DEATH! There are YouTube vids on this scene, many people commented on Twilight evolving into Rapidash, reviews of Feeling Pinkie Keen has compared her to Rapidash, TV Tropes has noted this scene as a Rapidash cameo. Even the My Little Pony Wiki has joked about this image of Twilight "evolving" into Rapidash. How do you know that this isn't supposed to be a Pokémon nod? She looks too much like Rapidash. There are other ways Hasbro could have done this. I would be surprised if the producers stated that it has nothing to do with Rapidash. Also, there is a reason why there is the Togepi template on the article. I think this is okay to add in the article. If someone won't add it, I will! SeanWheeler (talk) 01:11, 3 July 2014 (UTC) I don't understand how Twilight blatantly turning into Rapidash would be unintentional? Look. Here's a comparison between Twilight Sparkle and Rapidash. Now tell me, doesn't that moment when Twilight got mad make her look a lot like Rapidash? Red eyes, check. Fire mane check. Whitish yellow fur, check. Lack of cutie mark, check. She looked like a hybrid of herself and Rapidash. In fact the Rapidash is more noticeable than Twilight. She looks like a Rapidash that was transported into MLP universe. Also, how do we know that it was unintentional? Did you know what other ways she could get angry without turning into Rapidash? In fact the anger didn't need to be there in the first place because Twilight instantly calmed down and accepted the Pinkie Sense. Look at her original look. She's purple! And has straight hair with magenta streaks. And she has a cutie mark. She briefly loses that when she turned into Rapidash. And I have to disagree with Golden Sandslash when he pointed out that it was not meant to be a Pokémon reference. It obviously was a Pokémon reference. Why else would Twilight look like that? I mean look at the context. Pinkie Pie has this "Pinkie Sense". She shivered and sensed that a really big "doozy" would happen. The mane 6 get chased by a hydra. They escape the Hydra, but Pinkie's Sense kept tingling, meaning the Hydra wasn't the doozy. Twilight was surprised and confused at what could be doozier than a hydra. Pinkie told her she don't know. Twilight then turned into Rapidash for a second and quickly calmed down and finally believed in the Pinkie Sense. While it wasn't really Rapidash in-story, she clearly resembled one. Was it needed in the episode? No. Did Hasbro know of the Brony fandom? Possibly. Was it intentional? Most likely. Were there other references in My Little Pony to other franchises? Yep. So I'm very convinced that this was meant to be a Poké reference. And very fitting since the pre-evolved form of Rapidash was Ponyta. SeanWheeler (talk) 04:28, 3 July 2014 (UTC) It is not obviously a Pokemon reference. I saw the episode once upon a time and the thought that she looked like Rapidash never crossed my mind. Anger and fiery/red go hand-in-hand. She got angry so she got bitchin' flames for hair and red eyes against a red background. I'm not an artist, but I can see the white fur being because it just looks better than keeping the purple; or maybe it's just keeping in line with the fire theme: white hot. And the cutie mark could have been forgotten or could have been deemed trivial or in-the-way. You're playing a guessing game. I'm not sure I care how this turns out, but you're clearly way too invested in this for your judgement to be considered "objective". Tiddlywinks (talk) 04:46, 3 July 2014 (UTC) Maybe the thought of Rapidash didn't cross your mind because you weren't thinking of Pokémon? You can finally get some jokes if someone points it out for you. The Princess Twilight didn't make me think of Zelda: Twilight Princess until Joshscorcher pointed it out in his review. But I totally think the Twilight Princess thing was coincidental. Her turning into Rapidash wasn't. And was it that necessary for her to turn into that Rapidash-like pony for a second right before believing in Pinkie Pie? Your playing a guessing game too. Golden Sandslash played a guessing game when he decided the MLP reference shouldn't be there. You guys agreed on one complaint. And I disagree with that complaint. Unless there is a source saying it was accidental, I'll keep insisting. SeanWheeler (talk) 13:21, 3 July 2014 (UTC) After discussing with a couple of other staff, we feel that that since it's not clear that it is intentional or likely intentional, we shouldn't list it. Majority of the references we do list is rather obvious, where this one feels more like a coincidence if anything. --Pokemaster97 16:16, 3 July 2014 (UTC) How is this not clearly intentional? I look at it and keep guessing this might have happened. Lauren Faust: We now have a fanbase of grown males liking Friendship is Magic. We should do something about it. Cartoonist: How can grown man like ponies and rainbows? Faust: I don't know. But I'm sure some of these people like Pokémon. So let's see if we can make a joke in the show. Cartoonist: Okay. Faust: There is this Pokémon named Rapidash. It's a Fire unicorn. In the My Little Pony episode we're working on, Twilight should get so angry that she turns into a Rapidash cameo. I'll give you a picture of Rapidash. Now try applying a Rapidash skin on Twilight in her burst of anger. The cartoonist gets the FRLG artwork of Rapidash, and with his editing tools, copies Rapidash's colors onto Twilight. Removes her cutie mark. Replaced her mane with flames. Looking closely at Rapidash's eyes and noticing it has no pupils in its red irises, he removes Twilight's pupils. Now tell a scenario that makes it an accident. Also if the image gets deleted, it will mess up the thumbnail in one of my comments. SeanWheeler (talk) 17:35, 3 July 2014 (UTC) There are plenty of image hosting services out there; if you want to use that image in a post, you should use on of them—Bulbagarden Archives is not an image hosting service. Anyway, providing a possible way for it to be a reference does not make it clear that it is intentional or likely intentional. I know My Little Pony does have plenty of pop culture references, but since there is significant uncertainty about the reference being intentional, I do not think it warrants inclusion here. --SnorlaxMonster 17:52, 3 July 2014 (UTC) How do I make a photobucket image a thumbnail and retain my joke in the caption about Twilight herself being angry at you guys? Is there a way to put photobucket images in thumbnails? Or can we only do that with Bulbagarden Archives images? SeanWheeler (talk) 18:50, 3 July 2014 (UTC) Do you mean the thumbnail here? If we delete the image, it's not longer relevant here anyway. --SnorlaxMonster 18:54, 3 July 2014 (UTC) I find the caption in the thumbnail a part of my message. If we delete the image, we'll get a red link with a caption, and people wouldn't get the joke if all they see is a red link. Unless you know how to make thumbnails of images hosted from photobucket, that image isn't going anywhere. SeanWheeler (talk) 20:31, 3 July 2014 (UTC) And another thing, does someone have the first season on DVD? If you do, can you watch Feeling Pinkie Keen with the commentary? Can you tell me what the commentators said at that scene? And not some bronies commenting. There's already a lot of let's watch where they joke about Twilight evolving into Rapidash. But just the producers commentating on the DVD. SeanWheeler (talk) 21:07, 3 July 2014 (UTC) Also, if you thought something like this was unintentional, how do you know if all the other references were intentional? I mean, what if a kid from Kids Next Door cosplayed as Ash was an accident? That may be unlikely but I have a hard time believing that a state of anger that makes Twilight look more like Rapidash than herself. I know there is a cartoon effect of bursting into flames when angry, but I think Hasbro took advantage of the fiery anger effect and thought of Rapidash. After all, Rapidash was one of the original Kanto Pokémon. And even if some of you didn't get the joke at first, a lot of bronies who know about Pokémon got the joke. And the Togepi speculation template is there for a reason. Twilight didn't have to turn white when on fire. She could have turned red. Her pupils didn't have to turn red and merge with her irises. Her mane didn't have to be totally replaced with flames. There is no reason to think it was unintentional and excuses are only good for preventing Nintendo from suing Hasbro, and considering it's really just Twilight getting fiery mad and is a lot shorter and her mane is rising higher, I think Hasbro was already safe. Ling-Ling from Drawn Together doesn't look that much like Pikachu. I think Twilight flaring up really deserves a mention. It's blatantly obvious to me. If it's not obvious, that's your opinion. But many bronies agree that she turned into Rapidash. It was even joked about in Twilight's gallery on My Little Pony Wiki, as well as the episode gallery. TV Tropes listed it as a Shoutout. Many Youtube videos joked about Twilight being Rapidash. It's pretty much a meme. I think something so noticed that it achieves meme status should be listed here, don't you? In fact, Rapidash helped the joke. So I do not think this is an accident. Thanks Nintendo for designing a Pokémon that MLP could use for a joke. SeanWheeler (talk) 18:55, 4 July 2014 (UTC) (reset indent) You know, it gets boring when I become the only one talking on a talk page and no one is commenting. The resemblence is too uncanny for a coincidence. It's so obvious that there's a meme. Thinking of Rapidash would help out the joke. Turning her into Rapidash wasn't a coincidence, it was a clever joke. And it was unnecessary to the episode. Based on all of my reasons, are we still going to ignore it and brush it off as a coincidence or accept it as a sneaky Rapidash cameo? How does it feel like a coincidence? The fiery anger just makes the reference brilliant. Are we going to delete my image? If so, how am I going to change that thumbnail? SeanWheeler (talk) 16:31, 5 July 2014 (UTC) I have been making a lot of points about why it can't be a coincidence. She looks so much like Rapidash. She had Rapidash's white fur instead of her normal purple fur. She had Rapidash's fiery mane instead of her black hair with magenta streaks. Her cutie mark is gone. Her eyes are red like Rapidash. Her eyes are normally purple with black pupils but in this frame, her irises and pupils are both red like when you take a closer look at Rapidash. The only thing that resembles Twilight was her art style, bodyshape and eyelashes. If I took this image out of context and you never saw the episode, you wouldn't think this is Twilight Sparkle. You'd think this is some fanart of Rapidash. There are other ways Hasbro could have done this. They could have made her a Horse Torch (as in a parody of the Human Torch of the Fantastic Four). She could have gotten an aura of flame without changing color. Her fur could have turned red. She can get mad without any effects. They could have removed the joke completely. What if some of the references were unintentional? Ling-Ling looked nothing like Pikachu. There is a Togepi notice on this page. This joke was unnecessary in the story because Twilight immediately accepts Pinkie Pie's Pinkie Sense when she calmed down. It was a joke. It looks like Hasbro took advantage of Rapidash resembling a fiery unicorn, the mad-on-fire cartoon effect and the fact that Twilight herself is a unicorn to make this brilliant joke. My Little Pony had other references. In Return to Harmony, the maze was a big homage to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The Maze had Hogwarts styled flags. Twilight tells the Mane 6 to regroup at the center of the maze. That was where the Twiwizard Cup was and when Harry Potter and Cedric Diggory decided to touch the cup together for a tie. The Mane 6 faced obstacles in the Maze. There were obstacles in the Twiwizard Maze. The obstacles changed their personalities to become the opposite of their elements. Dumbledore told the champions "you'll find people change in the maze." Imposter Moody puts the Imperius Curse on Viktor Krum to control him and hinder the champions other than Harry. When Rainbow Dash flew away forfeiting the Maze while the other ponies watched from far away, it was similar to when Harry shot red sparks to the sky signifying Fleur Delacour being out of the maze. Something happened after that. In Harry Potter, a huge burst of wind blew. In My Little Pony, Discord ended the game because Rainbow broke the rules. The Dragon in Dragonshy resembled Smaug from The Hobbit. When Rarity flatters the Dragon, it was like when Bilbo Baggins flatters Smaug. There was also a Pirates of the Caribbean reference when Rarity wore the Dragon's jewels like Captain Jack Sparrow wearing jewels in Isla De Muerta when talking to Captain Barbossa. Rarity states she was this close to getting that diamond like how Bilbo was so close to getting the Arkenstone. Interestingly, this scene contradicts with Rarity's Element of Generosity. Mordekei and Rigby from Regular Show makes cameos as Fluttershy's pets in The Stare Master. Fluttershy's bear looks like Baloo from the Jungle Book. In Bats, during Applejack's musical number, the Batman icon blatantly appears in the shape DC trademarked in the background. In that same episode, Pinkie Pie references Dracula by wearing vampire fangs and saying "Stand back! I vant to suck it's juuiiiccce!" Another Batman reference appears in the Mysterious Mare Do Well. There are rally posters of the Mare Do Well that look like the poster for Batman: The Animated Series. The Mare Do Well dresses in Black and is as mysterious as Batman. When it turns out that the Mane 6 other than Rainbow Dash were the Mare Do Well, it's like Mystery of the Batwoman when the Batwoman was three people. Rainbow called herself your friendly neighborhood Rainbow Dash, which is like the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. And in that same sentence, she said "Have no fear, your friendly neighborhood Rainbow Dash is here" which references Underdog. In It's About Time, Twilight goes back in time with an important message from the future, similar to Heroes when Hiro Nakamora goes back in time to tell Peter "Save the cheerleader, save the world." In Power Ponies, the Mane 6 plus Spike were transported to a comic book world. Spike as Humdrum was like Robin or Bucky. Twilight as the Masked Metahorn was like Iceman or in the laser blast moment, Cyclops. Pinkie Pie as Fili Second was as fast as the Flash. Rainbow Dash as Zap had weather powers like Storm. Rarity as Radiance can make light constructs from her jewelry like the Green Lantern. Applejack as Mistress Mare-voulous has a lasso like Wonder Woman. When you know she's the Element of Honesty, you'll get the Lasso of Truth joke. She has Hoofarangs like Batman's Batarangs. They can also reference how Wonder Woman can use her tiara as a boomerang. Her name is based on Ms. Marvel. Fluttershy as the Saddle Rager would turn into a monster when she's angry like the Hulk. There were so many references that the fan film Double Rainboom overused references. If you delete my image, the thumbnail in my previous comment will get messed up. I do not know how to make thumbnails for photobucket images. The caption was important to one of my previous comments: "Let the picture speak for itself. Thank you, Twilight. Oh shoot, I just made my first brony meme." Deletion will vandalize my comment. You don't want to mess with someone else's comment, do you? It has become a meme. There are many jokes about it on Youtube. A video titled MLP: FIM S1E15 "Feeling Pinkie Keen" Twilight turns into a fire pony/Rapidash. A video titled Twilight Sparkle (Rapidash) A video titled Twilight Sparkle is Evolving. It even had the evolution music (but the uploader used Glalie's cry) and a textbox. A video titled Twilight Turns Into Rapidash with Fitting Music There is a video that details the references in the show and counts Rapidash as one of them. In fact that scene was in the thumbnail of the video. In Pokémon Re-inacted by Ponies, Twilight was Rapidash. Twilight Sparkle evolved into Rapidash? There is a Sparta Remix Some Bronies drew Twilight Rapidash in sidewalk chalk Twilight Sparkle - Twilight Sparkle evolves into Rapidash There is even a Blender version Now let's see what the reviews and reactions to the episode. In Joshscorcher's review, Zane says "Congratulations! Your Twilight evolved into--" only for Josh to interrupt saying "No! Everyone's made that joke!" It was a sin in Cinemare Sins as "Your Twilight Sparkle evolved into Rapidash" complete with the evolution music. Shanmul1995 mistook her for Ponyta. There's a lot of fanart of Twilight as Rapidash on Google Images Even the Wikia for My Little Pony joked about it in the galleries for feeling Pinkie Keen and Twilight Sparkle. The reference listed on this page was one step to leading me up to being a brony. There was a reason why people a couple times tried to put it back in. It was so obvious to them. We had that reference in the list until Golden Sandslash pointed out it shouldn't be there with an invalid point. So what if it gets entirely unnamed. Most of the reference get unnamed too. If they get named with a picture, Nintendo might come after them. He blatantly called her a Rapidash-like figure. He just guesses that it wasn't a Pokémon reference when a lot of evidence point otherwise. So what if it wasn't really Rapidash? A lot of references on this page have cameos that aren't really the Pokémon represented. Some of you like Tiddlywinks may not have got the joke at first. That's because you forgot about Rapidash. I forgot about Twilight Princess until Joshscorcher joked about it. Thinking of Rapidash makes the joke more funny than when you don't remember Rapidash. Is this enough proof for you? SeanWheeler (talk) 21:12, 5 July 2014 (UTC) Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends Someone deleted the reference to the "Cuckoo for Coco Cards" episode when Bloo said he had all 150 of the original set. I think they were going for a Pokémon reference there. The plot of the episode involved Coco making "Foster's Cards", which were basically trading cards of Foster's friends. Bloo became desperate for some cards, and after whining to get them, he said, "I've collected all 150 Foster's cards!" shortly before Coco announced she was making a "Series 2". This sounds like a blatant parody of how Pokémon fans were; whining and becoming desperate for them, and then when they collected them all, Generation II came out. Many of the Pokémon parodies seem to use this, so I wouldn't be surprised if that were the case here. Matty (talk) 06:54, 4 July 2014 (UTC) 150 could mean anything. It doesn't specifically refer to the original Kanto Pokémon. SeanWheeler (talk) 14:35, 4 July 2014 (UTC) Jokamal On the episode "Mexican Day" of TV Funhouse (a short lived show on Comedy Central based off the SNL cartoon shorts) their was a cartoon short called Jokamal. The plot was that RJ Reynolds has agreed to stop using Joe Camel to advertise cigarette to children. Instead, the company has decided to make a tobacco free cartoon called Jokamal. It is a parody of the Pokemon cartoon with Joe Camel as Pikachu. Throughout the show, the audience is told to buy Jokamal merchandise and is given subliminal messages to buy camel cigarettes. A link to short can be found here. Warning, NSFW! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDHVsyA9zBw Corntown (talk) 15:51, 10 December 2014 (UTC)Corntown Dyscourse A "choose-your-own-adventure" indie game. In it, one of the charachters (Garret) says "Bug types are weak to fire types.", referring to Pokémon.Partone (talk) 13:02, 1 April 2015 (UTC) Edit: I wanted to bring this to attention, but does this count as "Pop Culture"? Partone (talk) 13:08, 1 April 2015 (UTC) It has its own website and is available on Steam, so I'd say so. It's not just some random flash game. —TheVeryBest 20:57, 1 April 2015 (UTC) Shinchan A few days back, i was seeing Shinchan. I don't remember the episode name but in that episode Shinchan goes to a book shop and picks up a book to read. The interesting thing about that book was it had an image of a famous pig in that particular series and that pig was all coloured as Pikachu. I will try to add the pic as soon as i find it Pratik_12 (talk) 04:39, 2 April 2015 (UTC) Real life Aerodactyl One more for the Real World section; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerodactylus --HoopsterJohn (talk) 17:49, 3 April 2015 (UTC) Serebii forum topic Our friends at Serebii also discussed Pokémon in other TV shows. I simply don't have time to research them all, so I'll archive it here in Talk. —TheVeryBest 20:19, 8 April 2015 (UTC) In today's Zits' comic, there is a Pokemon reference. I noticed that, based on the way this page links to comic references, it won't work quite as well for linking to a page, mainly because none of the newspaper comics websites have unlimited access to comic strips. Would it be a good idea to save the image of this comic strip in another website or this website? By the way, this is the strip in question: http://www.arcamax.com/thefunnies/zits/s-1659469 Thanks for reading. Winstein (talk) 06:51, 22 May 2015 (UTC) It's possible to link to the static image. They can't stop you looking at that, only the pages that load the ocmics. To stop that link, they'd have to reprogram the site, I think. CycloneGU (talk) 06:56, 22 May 2015 (UTC) Tried both links, and they seem to be dead. However, I can do a quick search and find a working page/image. Berrenta (talk) 11:53, 6 October 2015 (UTC) I'm kind of disappointed that this isn't in here. In Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice For All, the main character, Phoenix Wright says, "Adrian Andrews! I choose you!" as he accuses her. This is clearly a reference to Ash. Unfortunately, I don't have a screenshot right now, but I'll try to get one. I would edit the article myself, but I kind of ended up drowning in the code, so I think someone else could do it better. Anyway, if someone else finds a screenshot first, I'd like to see this in the article. JacenBoy (talk) 20:31, 5 August 2015 (UTC) Tamagotchi! I was watching a Tamagotchi! episode (Cheery Cherry Blossoms), when I realized that the Poké Ball send out sound played when the flowers blossomed. Add if you see this. PokeTrainer20 (talk) 00:08, 4 October 2015 (UTC) Monster Kid from Undertale is possibly a reference to Scraggy? Here is a link to a picture of Monster Kid : http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/undertale/images/8/86/Monsterkid.png/revision/latest?cb=20150930164852 and here : http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/undertale/images/6/6c/Monster_kid.png/revision/latest?cb=20151013051342 Is this not a reference? - unsigned comment from Mrdanno (talk • contribs) Yeah, possibly. And please sign future talk page comments. --リックEO (メッセージ) 02:11, 16 November 2015 (UTC) Other Noticed References Two of which. The first being to the show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, in the episode "Uncivilized", which has a detective mention that a kid who was killed was going to a comic book shop to get Pokémon cards. The other is in the video game Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, in which there is dialogue that spoofs Pokémon. With the "I choose you" line and Neptune flat out saying "Pika". Pikatwig (talk) 01:26, 24 January 2016 (UTC) Those are already on the page. glikglak 01:30, 24 January 2016 (UTC) I see the former, but not the latter. Pikatwig (talk) 01:33, 24 January 2016 (UTC) What about my contribution on Modern Family? --HoopsterJohn (talk) 23:49, 9 April 2016 (UTC) Sabrina the Teenage Witch Unfortunately, it's been so long that I forgot most of the details, and the episode, but basically something happened to Harvey, scaring someone off. He goes back to normal and Harvey shouts out "Hey wait, you forgot your Pokemon cards. Sorry for the lack of details, it's been years since I saw that show. Unowninator (talk) 20:20, 26 April 2016 (UTC) I found a video of the clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MnNYBZUpuY Can we please add it? Unowninator (talk) 17:08, 27 April 2016 (UTC) Well it's been over a week & I still don't know the episode name. Should I still add it? Unowninator (talk) 22:45, 5 May 2016 (UTC) Digimon Cyber Sleuth One of the lines in the game references the monster balls. [2] Trainer Yusuf (talk) 19:37, 30 May 2016 (UTC) The Simpsons Homer playing pokemon go in a recent simpsons ad, homer is playing some kind of game on his cellphone, swiping as he recites various pokemon names. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDCg7f93R6o is this something that should be mentioned, and if so which section of the article not sure if it belongs in TV or web as i don't know if this has aired on television or not. Yamitora1 (talk) 10:52, 15 August 2016 (UTC) Added --Raltseye prata med mej 13:20, 15 August 2016 (UTC) Season 6 Episode 19: Hide and Seek, there is a scene where the mother goes into the room of a kid and cleans his room and he picks up a box but the kid says that it is "Pokemon Cards", and there are a few there, it's in the beginning of the episode, just saw it on 5USAl, thought it would bring up interest (DeinoVulpixfan18 19:21, 31 August 2016 (UTC)) DeinoVulpixFan http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:DeinoVulpixfan18 (DeinoVulpixfan18 19:21, 31 August 2016 (UTC)) Apologies if I didn't sign in properly, and I wasn't sure how to create a new heading Kill la Kill has an Elite Four and a Kanto region. Coincidence? I recently started watching an anime called Kill la Kill on adultswim's website & I noticed 2 things: the show has an Elite Four, and it also has a region called Kanto. I don't know much about Japanese culture, but both those things are in the Pokemon games. Should we add Kill la Kill here? Unowninator (talk) 18:29, 3 October 2016 (UTC) Kanto is an actual Japanese region and the four generals is a very common trope. glikglak 18:44, 3 October 2016 (UTC) Okay then, nevermind. Thanks for the info though. Unowninator (talk) 19:06, 3 October 2016 (UTC) Danganronpa 3 has a character named Miaya Gekkogahara (spoilers in link). Her name contains Greninja's Japanese name, Gekkouga, and she wears a scarf that's kind of reminiscent of Greninja's tounge. Is this compelling enough evidence for her to be added to the article? -- Umbee (talk) 17:46, 4 October 2016 (UTC) Professional wrestling company Chikara Pro had several allusions to Pokémon for their 2016 King of Trios tournament, including using the "Who's That Pokémon" feature for revealing trios, Director of Fun Mike Quackenbush dressed as Ash, and even a knock-off theme and logo. Here's an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC_ytp5-qWw Dodgyprose (talk) 05:54, 21 October 2016 (UTC) Sure feel free to add that, it would go under Other references#Real world. --Raltseye prata med mej 11:14, 21 October 2016 (UTC) A question about references in pornografical material Would it be acceptable to add a section about pornmovies that reference Pokémon and keep that section twice foldable or something like that? Without linking to any of them of course. --Raltseye prata med mej 15:36, 2 November 2016 (UTC) No. Such a list is not at all necessary. Tiddlywinks (talk) 15:52, 2 November 2016 (UTC) Okay thanks anyway for quick reply. ^^ --Raltseye prata med mej 16:00, 2 November 2016 (UTC) This article will be cleaned up This article, as it stand, is a complete mess. Many references aren't references at all ; others are far too debatable, and every little background appearance is mixed in without rhyme or reason with explicit, clear references. As a result, this is what the staff intends to do with this article : -"List of Pokémon Parodies" will be split off as its own article. Anything that is not actually Pokémon but instead a disguised version of Pokémon (eg, chin-poko-extra-mon, the seizure anime in the Simpsons) will go there. -"List of background references to Pokémon in popular culture" will be made into a child of this article. Background references are those where the Pokémon reference is something that the main characters don't comment or interact with: a secondary character or extra wearing a pikachu shirt ; a charmander figure sitting on a shelf ; a pokémon poster in the background in a store, etc. -In all cases, a reference need to be absolutely clear. A red and white circular form ; an unspecified blue wrestler and so forth are not clear (unless you have a a reliable source saying the creators deliberately put that in to refer to Pokémon). -For TV, fiction and non-fiction (including wrestling and reality shows as well as comedy show and gaming show) are to be split in separate sections. -For Real World references, only lasting, long-term references. Naming something after Pokémon (a life form, an asteroid, a product, etc) is a reference : mentioning Pokémon in an interview or theming an occasional event after Pokémon isn't. -For music, explicit, clear pokémon references in a song (or in the band's name) belong in the main article ; background references in the video clip, in the band's fashion styles, etc, go into background references. (Parodies still go into parodies). -Please don'T add any further websites. We haven't yhet decided how to handle those, but we don't want further additions for now. Please keep those in mind before adding anything new. Changes will be implemented over the next while. --Evil Figment (talk) 07:31, 27 December 2016 (UTC) As an ordinary editor here (and maybe even as part of the community that drives this encyclopedia), I would just like to say that I extremely welcome this level of (preceding) communication. Nescientist (talk) 10:27, 28 December 2016 (UTC) I think it could do with some cleaning up and splitting. I also think that comics and websites and other sections should be given tables too. As for websites, on Wikisimpsons, we have a policy that if the pop culture thing referencing The Simpsons has a Wikipedia article, it's notable enough for a mention on the page. I think this could work for the websites. Websites must have a Wikipedia page to be notable enough. ☆The Solar Dragon☆ 22:45, 28 December 2016 (UTC) Bulbasaurus phylloxyron They do actually state in the first article referenced here that the creature was not named after Bulbasaur but rather its bulbus nose, but I don't know how to word it or if it's even trivia worthy considering it's a coinsidence. --Raltseye prata med mej 17:00, 2 February 2017 (UTC) It is NOT a coincidence. The person who named the species has outright said that “similarities between this species and certain other squat, tusked quadrupeds may not be entirely coincidental.” in the contest of being asked about Bulbasaur. It's a "OFFICIALLY it's named for the bulb-shaped nose, but we all know why I really did it" sort of situation, and a very deliberate and confirmed reference. As far as Bulbapedia is concerned, this is definitely a Pokémon reference.--Evil Figment (talk) 05:53, 13 February 2017 (UTC) In addition, it's just been pointed out to me that Phylloxera (not phylloxyron) literraly means leaf razor. A fact that the author who named Bulbasaurus highlighted on twitter with an actual "Bulbasaur used razor leaf!" screenshot. In case there was any leftover doubt as to how "coincidental" this is (not). --Evil Figment (talk) 06:01, 13 February 2017 (UTC) Okay, didn't know about that. Also, there's really no need to be so passively aggressive. --Raltseye prata med mej 08:34, 13 February 2017 (UTC) Spongebob and Coronation Street I have an issue with the clock in Spongebob, it is just a red and white circular clock, is that really a reference to pokemon or is it just a coincidence. As for the Coronation Street on it just says that a charcter says it. Well what is the name of the character that's rather incomplete. It could also do with the date the episode was broadcast on. Should the Spongebob one remain? Does anyone know the required detail for the Coronation Street one?Sly Fox (talk) 10:39, 22 April 2017 (UTC) Yandere Simulator Delinquents If you play Yandere Simulator starting the April 15, 2017 build in front of the delinquents, press space quickly 10 times to get them to dance like Team Skull Grunts. Nyanocelot55 (talk) 01:40, 25 July 2017 (UTC) Tonight's Robot Chicken did 2 different Sketches of Pokemon. Do I include them both in the same row? Or should I make 2 different rows for each Sketch? ¿¡Unowninator?! (talk) 04:40, 5 February 2018 (UTC) If it's still one episode it should be one row. --Raltseye prata med mej 09:06, 5 February 2018 (UTC) Thanks Raltseye. One last question: should I go into more detail about the Greninja sketch? (Look at the image I uploaded) ¿¡Unowninator?! (talk) 17:23, 5 February 2018 (UTC) Yes, the present description is a little short, also I think it should be two images rather two composed into one. --Raltseye prata med mej 17:44, 5 February 2018 (UTC) Are you saying to make both images 200px? ¿¡Unowninator?! (talk) 20:29, 5 February 2018 (UTC) Yes, preferably. --Raltseye prata med mej 21:38, 5 February 2018 (UTC) The episode "Three Directors" had a bit in which Stewie says that Peter was killed while chasing a Pokemon into a street, which is referencing the Pokemon GO controversies - unsigned comment from IAm Mimikyu (talk • contribs) Well then add it! :) --Raltseye prata med mej 16:41, 12 February 2018 (UTC) They might not know how to edit the table properly, Raltseye. Anyway, isn't the episode called Peter Gets Fired? ¿¡Unowninator?! (talk) 17:05, 12 February 2018 (UTC) I was just trying to be encouraging. Don't know, I don't really watch Family Guy. --Raltseye prata med mej 17:07, 12 February 2018 (UTC) Parodies removed. Is this temporary or is the page being split? Are the removed parodies going to be placed elsewhere? Or should I tag those pics for deletion? ¿¡Unowninator?! (talk) 21:15, 29 April 2018 (UTC) Being split. Whatever fits the criteria is being moved to the sandbox for now, which will later be mainspaced when it's good to go. Adil — Talk page 21:34, 29 April 2018 (UTC) Why is this necessary anyway? I feel like it'll add more confusion and also annoyances, especially if someone doesn't know which one it belongs in. ¿¡Unowninator?! (talk) 00:45, 30 April 2018 (UTC) Refer to #This article will be cleaned up. Tiddlywinks (talk) 01:53, 30 April 2018 (UTC) New Criteria - Respect them! Now that the page is in the process of being cleaned up, the following are the requirements for any new entries. The reference must be explicit. It can't be that something "looks like" a Pokémon character, Pokémon logo, etc. If you're not sure whether something is Pokémon, or feel that you need to ask, or feel that you need to say it "resemble" a Pokémon: do not include it. The reference must be significant: Minor mentions and background appearances are to be listed separately. It can't be just a mention of the existence of the Pokémon franchise (like "Pokémon? That used to be popular here" or "Pokémon is going to be on TV soon!") It must be something lasting: a celebrity or politician name-dropping Pokémon in a speech or interview is not significant unless the reference itself become particularly important. It must be more than costuming or accessories: characters wearing Pokémon clothes, or Pokémon items appearing in the background of a scene, or one-shot sight gags are background references. Game shows questions and factual mentions of Pokémon in news and similar shows are not references or mentions. People mentioning Pokémon in an interview (or in a speech, etc) is not a reference, unless the speech's mention of Pokémon become particularly notable The reference must actually be to Pokémon itself. Parodies of Pokémon (things that look very much like the Pokémon franchise, but deliberately have another name, like Chinpokomon) are listed separately. Websites can only be included if the website itself (not its creator) has its own Wikipedia entry. --Evil Figment (talk) 21:49, 1 May 2018 (UTC) It's been pointed out to me that a useful rule of thumbs to distinguish between mention and reference is asking yourself whether you can easily replace Pokémon with Digimon (or with a random specific digimon) in the sentence. If the dialogue still works largely the same after making the change, then it's a mention (and doesn't warrant inclusion). If this significantly alter the sense of the dialogue, ruin the joke, require altering a lot of lines, or require hunting down a very specific digimon (instead of using any random digimon) to keep the sense intact, then what you have is a reference, and may warrant inclusion on the list. The Doctor flooding downstairs with Pokémon to distract people: here, "I flooded downstairs with Digimon" does not work, because the joke and plot rely on the specific Pokémon Go game and its mechanisms. This is a reference. The "Arceus" comment in House: here, "Agumon invented hundreds of poison" doesn't make much sense. A specific Digimon might work for the joke, but since we have to figure out a very specific digimon, this joke relies on the characteristics of a specific pokémon: it is a reference. In the Ghost Stories example, a broadcast "begins right after Pokémon". Changing this to "right after Digimon" result in a sentence that means the same thing: it's a mention, and should be left out. Where would references within a webcomic go in this page? Comics? Websites? A new section entirely? --Lone_Garurumon 07:26, 2 May 2018 (UTC) Website, if they meet the condition (eg, the specific webcomic must have its own wikipedia entry). --Evie (talk) 18:20, 3 May 2018 (UTC) In the "Gamer" minigame in Game & Wario, one of the screens on 9-Volt's TV features a bear that strongly resembles Teddiursa running alongside two rabbits. Is this noteworthy? Here's a video with the time stamp (look at the TV): [3] BNKTalk 21:50, 6 February 2019 (UTC) It's a very general bear picture, I don't think it's overly noteworthy --Spriteit (talk) 01:01, 7 February 2019 (UTC) Retrieved from "https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:List_of_references_to_Pokémon_in_popular_culture&oldid=2923727" Return to "List of references to Pokémon in popular culture" page.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4254
__label__wiki	0.781641	0.781641	The Guest (I) (2014) R \| 100 min \| Action, Comedy, Crime A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence. "David" Anna Peterson Brendan Meyer Luke Peterson Sheila Kelley Laura Peterson Leland Orser Spencer Peterson Major Carver Tabatha Shaun Chase Williamson Joel David Moore Steven John Brown (as Steve Brown) Brenden Wedner Alex Knight Mr. Lyles Ethan Embry Higgings Nancy Jeris (as Matt Page) Adam Wingard Simon Barrett 4 wins & 13 nominations. 13 September 2014 \| no_imagination4815162342 \| Oh Cousin Matthew... So a guy who claims to know your dead son turns up at your house one day. He seems nice and looks like that bloke off of Downton so you let him stay for a while... That is pretty much all I knew about this film before I went to see it. What follows is an enjoyable thriller with laughs aplenty and an excellent central performance from Dan Stevens (more on that later). The plot, at the end of the day, is fairly nonsensical and there are some troubling loose ends that I found a little unsatisfactory. I can't say that any of the story is particularly surprising or original but what does that matter when everyone making it and everyone in the audience seems to be having so much fun? The cinema I was in was probably around half full and while there was nobody in full-on hysterical laughter, there was a satisfactory amount of appreciative chuckling (me included). I feel that the majority of my enjoyment of this film should really be credited to Dan Stevens in the main role. His character is charming, pleasant and helpful and yet strangely sinister and unsettling from the outset and he plays it absolutely perfectly. You can't help but like him even though you're not sure that you should. Apart from a smallish role in "The Fifth Estate", I am only familiar with Stevens from Downton Abbey and his role in this couldn't have been more different from both of these. I look forward to seeing how his career progresses but this was an excellent example of his versatility as an actor. Overall a good Saturday night out at the cinema but I can't imagine it is the kind of classic film I would watch again and again. According to director Adam Wingard, the original rough cut of The Guest was over twenty minutes longer than the final theatrical cut. After this version was screened to a test audience, it was cut down to the running time very close to the run time of the theatrical cut. After another test screening, the audience was confused at the sudden arrival of Major Richard Carver and his team at the Peterson home, which is why some scenes with Carver at KPG headquarters were added in final cut of the film. Some of the scenes which were cut down or deleted completely after test screenings were scenes which explained what exactly "David" is, what happened to him, why he does some of the things he does in the film, and more details and information about the KPG program that he was involved in. These scenes were cut because the test audience felt that all of it was just too much information. Even Wingard and screenwriter Simon Barrett admitted that they hated explaining David's character and his background because they always wanted to leave much of the information about him ambiguous, which is why they were glad that those scenes were disliked by the test screening audience and had to be cut out of the film. Spencer Peterson: Are you done with your breakfast? Luke Peterson: Yeah. Spencer Peterson: Let's do this thing. When Anna and Major Peterson are driving to get Luke, several police cars and an ambulance can be seen and heard. However, the horn sound effect actually belongs to a large fire engine. Written by Daniel Bressanutti, Patrick Codenys, Jean-Luc de Meyer, and Richard Jonckheere Performed by Front 242 Published by Confidence SC (BMI) c/o Wixen Music Publishing Courtesy of Play Is Again Sam Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers) Action \| Comedy \| Crime \| Horror \| Mystery \| Thriller Moriarty, New Mexico, USA $84,527 (USA) (19 September 2014) $322,600 (USA) (17 October 2014) 20 June 2019 \| The Hollywood News Arrow Video Frightfest Announce The Films That Will Open And Close Their 20th Anniversary Event 10 June 2019 \| Flickeringmyth Godzilla vs. Kong may be pushed back due to King of the Monsters’ underwhelming box office 31 May 2019 \| GeekTyrant First Promo Image for Godzilla Vs. Kong to Get You Pumped Alternate Storylines for Famous Films - Part III Abs-solutely Fantastic!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4256
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Naturforsch. 57a, 247–254 (2002); received March 9, 2002 The uranium isotope effect in the exchange system uranyl(VI)-malate ligand at 288–343 K has been studied by ion exchange displacement chromatography. At all temperatures 235U is enriched at the front of the uranium band. The single stage separation coefficient, (e = a – 1), increased from (0.9 ± 0.1) × 10–4 at 288 K to (2.9 ± 0.3) × 10–4 at 343 K. The equilibrium constant of the isotope exchange reaction equaled the separation factor at the current experimental conditions. The increase of the separation coefficient with temperature, which is in contrast to the uranium(IV)-ligand exchange systems, can be explained by the introduction of the field shift effect. Key words: Isotope Effects; Chromatography; Separation. Introduction After the lithium isotope separation by ion exchange chromatography by Taylor and Urey [1], different systems, such as solvent extraction [2], amalgam/aqueous solution and amalgam/organic solution [3, 4], ion exchange electromigration and ion exchange displacement chromatography [5–7], were applied to study the isotope effects by chemical exchange reactions. Regardless the chemical exchange system used, the molecular vibrations were believed to be the main, factor that affect the isotope exchange reactions of heavy elements. This belief was based on the relationship between the equilibrium constant of the isotopic exchange reactions and the reduced partition function ratios, RPFR, shown by Waldmann and by Bigeleisen and Mayer [8] in 1943 and in 1947, respectively. But during the systematic experimental and theoretical investigations on the isotope effects in chemical exchange systems carried out through the last two decades this belief became doubtful. The anomalous 235U– 238U isotope effect in U(IV)– U(VI) chemical exchange shown by the present authors (M. N. and Y. F.) could not be explained by the molecular vibration theory [9]. Later on, the same trend was found in the case of 233U isotope effects [10]. It was suggested that the isotope effects in the U(IV)– U(VI) exchange system arise mainly from the interaction between the nuclei and the electrons in the isotopes. Nishizawa has suggested anomalous mass effects in lighter elements such as Zn [11]. This was attributed to the isotope shift in the orbital energy. Bigeleisen has shown that the field shift becomes the major effect in the isotopic chemical exchange systems of uranium [12]. Recently, the anomaly of 155Gd–157Gd isotope effects in ligand exchange reactions observed by ion exchange chromatography were studied and found to be due to the shape and size of the nucleus [13]. Studying the temperature effect on the equilibrium constant of isotopic chemical exchange reactions is a powerful tool for analyzing the isotope effects. It can help in determining which is the major factor that affects the isotope effects, molecular vibrations or the field shift. If the equilibrium constant was found to be inversely proportional to the square of temperature, the molecular vibration is considered as the main factor. On the other hand, the field shift would be considered as one of the main factors if the equilibrium constant was found to increase with the temperature. This trend was observed in the case of europium [7] and barium [3]. By studying the temperature effect, a better understanding of the origin of the isotope effects would be achieved. So, this work was carried out to study the effect of temperature on the separation of uranium isotopes by using ion exchange chromatography based on a uranium-ligand exchange system. 0932-0784 / 02 / 0500-0247 $ 06.00 © Verlag der Zeitschrift für Naturforschung, Tübingen · www.znaturforsch.com I. M. Ismail et al. · The Effect of Temperature on Uranium Isotope Effects Experimental Ion Exchange Resin and Reagents The ion exchange resin was a macroporous strongly acidic cation exchange resin, (Bio-Rad AG-MP 50, 100–200 mesh size). All other reagents were of analytical grade and were used without further purification. Preparation of Uranium(VI)-Malate Feed Solution Uranium(VI)-malate feed solution was prepared by feeding UO2 (NO3)2 to a small column packed with the resin until the uranium band reached a suitable length. The band was eluted by feeding a 0.2 M ammonium malate solution at pH 7.6. The band length usually changes during the formation of uranium(VI) malate complex, and this is the reason why the complex was prepared in a separate column. When the band was eluted from the column, the outermost ends of the band were cut and removed to assure that no isotopic effect was present in the feed solution. The bulk of the band was collected and used as a feed solution to the main column. column until a suitable length of the uranium(VI) malate band was reached. Then the ammonium malate solution at pH 7.6 was fed to the column to elute the band in the band displacement manner. The temperature of the columns was kept constant by circulating thermostated water through the water jackets surrounding the columns. The operational temperatures were (288 ± 0.2), (313 ± 0.2), (323 ± 0.2), and (343 ± 0.2) K. When the band started to elute from the column, the effluent was collected in small fractions and subjected to concentration and isotope analysis. The experimental conditions are summarized in Table 1. Analysis The uranium concentration was determined by photospectrometry and the isotope ratio by using a mass spectrometer MAT 261 equipped with a thermal ionization ion source. The UV-Visible spectra of uranyl malate were scanned from 190 to 1100 nm by means of a HEWLETT PACKARD HP 8453 UV-Visible spectrophotometer using a thermally controlled cell. Results and Discussion The Chromatographic Process Two glass columns, 210 cm in length and 1 cm in diameter, were connected in series with a teflon tube, 1 mm in diameter, and were packed with the cation exchange resin, Bio-Rad AG-MP 50. When the total migration length needed was 2 meters only, one column was used. A 2 M HCl solution was fed to the column to remove any impurities and to convert the resin into the H+ form. Uranium(VI) malate solution was fed to the Chromatographic Process The chromatography of the uranyl-malate complex formation system was carried out in the temperature range 288–343 K using the band displacement technique. The chromatography apparatus used is similar to that used for the study of gadolinium [13] and copper isotope effects [14]. When the ammonium malate solution fed to the column as eluent reached the rear boun- Table 1. Experimental conditions of uranyl-malate system. Temperature Resin Pretreatment Eluent Feed solution Column size Band height Migration length Flow rate Band velocity M 25.5 2m 0.89 cm3/min. 0.30 cm/min. 2.03 Bio Rad AG-MP 50, 100–200 Mesh Size 2 M HCl followed by distilled water to convert the resin into H+ form 0.2 M ammonium malate at pH = 7.6 0.2 M U(VI)-malate 1.0 cm I.D. and 200 cm length 23.5 21 4m 2m 0.90 cm3/min. 0.64 cm3/min. 0.28 cm/min. 0.18 cm/min. 1.95 1.9 Where M is the average number of the ionic charge of the uranyl species in the resin phase. dary of the U(VI) sorbed band, the complex was transferred into the uranium complex due to the larger stability constant of the U(VI)-malate complex species compared to the resin-found species according to (NH4)2 · L + (UO2)2+ → UO2 · L + 2 NH+4 , where L is the malate group and underlining represents the resin phase. The uranyl malate complex passed down through the (UO2)2+ sorbed band giving the chance for an isotopic exchange reaction UO2 · L + 235(UO2)2+ → 235UO2 · L + 238(UO2)2+ . (2) At the front boundary, the U(VI) malate complex in the solution was in contact with the resin in the H+ form, giving a chance for the reaction 2 H+ + UQ2 · L → L · H2 + (UO2)2+ to take place. The chromatograms of uranium, the pH of the band and the isotopic abundance ratios observed at the front boundaries of the displacement bands at 288, 313, 323, and 243 K are shown in Figs. 1–4. The concentration analysis of the uranyl band shows that the U concentration in the band was 0.2 M, which is the same concentration as that of the ammonium malate solution used as eluent at all temperatures. Potentiometric studies of uranyl malate aqueous solutions have indicated that, in the pH range 2–4, the present species are predominantly 2:2 binuclear chelates [15]. As the pH of the uranyl malate band was within that range almost constant at of (2.05 ± 0.05), as shown in Figs. 1–4, a ratio of 2:2 is assumed for the uranyl malate complex, and the existence of other complexes is not expected. An ideal sharp boundary was not achieved in the rear parts of the chromatograms, as can be seen from these chromatograms. Only the front boundary was sharp enough at all temperatures and became sharper as the temperature increased. This could be attributed to the fact that the difference between the stability constants of ammonium malate and uranyl malate is not as large as the difference between the stability constants of uranyl malate and malic acid. In general, the larger the difference between the stability constants of the complex species in two successive bands, the sharper the boundary between these two bands. According to the theory of isotope distribution between two phases developed by Kakihana [16], a sharp boundary is an essential condition for calculating the separation coefficients. Therefore the separation coefficient can be calculated only from the data of the front boundary. This is the reason why the isotope ratios were measured only for the front boundaries. The dashed lines in Figs. 1–4 show the isotopic abundance ratio in the feed solution. As can be seen from Figs. 1–4, 235U is enriched in the front part, or preferentially fractionated into the complex form in the solution phase at all temperatures. This tendency agrees with the pervious findings for the U(VI) malate system reported by Kim et al. [17], while it is opposite to the tendency observed for the isotope effects of U(IV) malate, U(IV) lactate and U(IV) citrate systems [18]. Separation Factor The single stage separation factor, S = (1 + e ) for the UO2/238UO2 isotopic pair is defined here as S = ([238UO2]/[235UO2])/([238UO2]/[235UO2]) , (4) where the species in the resin phase are underlined. As we did not measure the isotopic ratios of the rear boundaries, there will be some suspicious that remixing between the enriched part and the depleted part may have taken place in the middle part of the uranium band. To explore this possibility, Ln (r – r0) vs. x – L was plotted for the four runs [19]. As can be seen in Fig. 5, straight lines were obtained in the four cases, assuring that there is no remixing in the four runs. Therefore the separation coefficients, e ’s, were calculated using the isotopic enrichment curves of the front boundaries according to the equation developed by Spedding [20], and Kakihana [21]. The isotope-separation coefficients, e , at different temperatures are shown in Table 2. These values agree, within the experimental error, with the previously reported value at 298 K [17]. Apparently e increases with increasing temperature. This trend is opposite to the trend observed for isotope Table 2. Separation coefficients due to field shift and molecular vibrations effects of the U(VI)-malate system. Temperature/K FS/104 Reference [17]. MW/104 e (ln K)/104 Calculated 1.2 ± 0.2 1.7 ± 0.2 2.2 ± 0.3 2.5 ± 0.3 3.0 ± 0.3 0.9 ± 0.1 2.2 ± 0.2* 1.4 ± 0.4 2.3 ± 0.5 2.9 ± 0.3 Fig. 1. Concentration profile, pH and isotopic abundance ratio of the uranium ion exchange chromatography at 288 K. Fig. 5. Plot of Ln (r – r0) vs. x – L. effects of uranium in U(VI)/U(IV), U(IV)/malate, U(IV)/lactate, U(IV)/citrate systems. Such an inverse temperature effect is different from the usual pattern of heavy-element chemical isotope effects based on the quantum effects in molecular vibration. However, a similar trend of the temperature effect was observed for the europium isotope effects in Eu(II)/Eu(III) exchange chromatography [7] and for the barium isotope effects in the amalgam/aqueous hydroxide solution system carried out by Chang [3]. This was also the case for the U(VI) citrate system, where the separation factor increased from 1.6 × 10–4 to 1.8 × 10–4 as the temperature increased from 298 to 333 K [22]. Isotopic Equilibrium Constant Based on the above results, the discussion can be extended to the isotopic equilibrium constant K. To assure that the two species do not coexist in one phase, both phases have to be analyzed. In the solution phase, as mentioned above, based on the concentration analysis and potentiometric studies previously reported [15, 23] the only uranyl species is the 2:2 binuclear uranyl malate complex. It is expected that the stability constants of most of the complex species change with temperature. So, to assure the coordination form of the uranyl malate complex, the UV-Visible spectrum of uranyl malate was studied in the temperature range 298–323 K. Figure 6 shows that the spectra obtained at all temperatures are almost equal. This means that the uranium complexes in the solution phase are almost the same in all chromatographic runs. In the resin phase, the average ionic charge of the uranyl species, M, has to be calculated. This was carried out according to the method developed by Okamoto et al. [24]. The resultant values of M at different temperatures were found to be 2 ± 0.1, as shown in Table 1. Therefore it is possible to assume that only hydrated uranyl species exist in the resin phase, and only uranyl malate complex species exist in the solution phase, and the values of the isotopic equilibrium con- Fig. 6. Effect of temperature on the uranyl malate spectra. stant K is equal to the value of the separation factor, a = 1 + e, at the different temperatures. Moreover, due to the fact that the separation coefficient of heavy isotopes is small, the separation coefficient, e, will be equal to ln K. According to the study of the lithium isotope effects [25], magnesium and barium [3] isotope effects in amalgam systems, and europium [7] isotope effects in ion exchange displacement chromatography systems, the dependence of lnK or e on temperature can be given by e = ln K = A/T 2 + B/T , where A, B are constant with opposite signs. In the case of the U(IV)–U(VI) exchange reaction it was proved that the first term in (5) represents the molecular vibrations effect, and the second one represents the field shift effect [12]. The calculated values of the separation coefficients of the U(VI) malate system are plotted versus 1/T according to (5) over a wide temperature range in Figure 7. The constants A and B of (5) are calculated for the U(VI) malate system as –118 and 0.45, respectively. Table 2 shows the contribution of the molecular vibrations, MV, and field shift effect, FS, to ln K of the U(VI) malate system at different temperatures. The results of the temperature dependence of ln K show that the major isotope effect comes from the field shift effect. Fig. 7. The separation coefficient, e (ln K), as a function of temperature over a wide temperature range. , this work; , reference [17]. Molecular Vibrations The molecular vibrations effect can be expressed by the Bigeleisen-Mayer equation as ln K = ln f  238  – ln f  238  ,  235  resin  235  complex where f is the reduced partitioning factor ratio, RPFR, while 238 and 235 represent 238U and 235U, respective- ly. The negative sign of the molecular vibrations effect term in the case of the U(VI) malate system, shown in Table 2, indicates that the RPFR of the U(VI) malate species, in solution phase, is greater than that of the uranyl hydrated species in the resin phase. Accordingly, 238 U is enriched in the complex form. The molecular vibration effects have an opposite direction of enrichment to the actual one. It is believed that the uranyl ions exist in the resin phase as aqua-ions with a most probable hydration number of 5 [26]. The five oxygen atoms of hydration water molecules are symmetrically coordinating to the U atom in a plane perpendicular to the O = U = O axis. Oi and Kakihana [26, 27] thoroughly studied this ion by means of internal coordination analysis. They found that this ion has 18 normal modes of vibrations, 7 are degenerated and 4 non-degenerated. Among the resultant 11 vibrational frequencies only 5 can give isotope shifts, U = O asymmetric stretching, O = U – L bending, U – L asymmetric stretching, O = U = O bending, and L – U – L bending. The RPFR, calculated by this analysis, was found to be 0.0002. The contribution of n3, U = O asymmetric stretching, to the total RPFR was found to be 52.5%. Although a similar precise normal coordinate analysis of the uranyl malate complex has not been done, yet, due to the lack of spectroscopic data, a rough one can be presented. The structure of the 2:2 uranyl malate complex, which has been reported by Rajan and Martell [15], is very complicated for molecular vibrational analysis. According to this structure, the U atom is coordinating with several oxygen atoms, 2 hydroxyl, 2 carboxylic and x, most probably x = 1, water of hydration. Thus, a similar coordination analysis to that of the uranyl aqua-ion is obtained with the only exception that the five oxygen atoms are not symmetrically coordinating to the U atom. By analogy to the uranly-aqua ion, it is expect to have 5 similar vibrational frequencies that can give isotope shifts like those of the uranyl-aqua ion, but with different values. Besides, several numbers of vibrational frequencies that can give isotope shifts are expected due to the unsymmetrical coordination. Unfortunately only n3, the U = O asymmetric stretching, has been measured. It was found to be 962.4 cm–1 in the case of the uranyl-aqua ion [23] and to decrease to 916.2 cm–1 in the case of U(VI) malate [17, 23]. This reduction in the energy of n3, which is accompanied by bond elongation in case of the U(VI) malate species, is believed to be due to the stronger coordination of the U atom by the oxygen atoms of the malate ligand. It can be assumed that the contributions of the other 4 vibration bands also increase. If we further take into consideration the contribution of the unmeasured vibrational frequencies that can give isotope shifts, it is possible to assume that the RPFR of U(VI) malate species is greater than that of the uranyl-aqua ions in the resin phase. A further experimental study of the vibration frequencies is needed to assure that assumption. Field Shift The field shift usually leads to an enrichment of the heavy isotope in the species in which the electron density at the nucleus is minimum [12]. If the U atom is more strongly coordinated to the oxygen atoms of the malate ligand than to the water molecules, the oxygen atoms of the former case are closer to the U atom and donating more electron density, which leads to an enrichment of the heavier isotope 238U on the aqua ion side, as was shown experimentally. Conclusions The ion exchange chromatography of the U(VI) malate exchange system was studied in the temperature range 288–343 K. The lighter isotope 235U was clearly found to be enriched in the uranyl malate species in the solution phase at all temperatures, and the isotope separation coefficients, e, increases with the temperature. The relation between logarithm of the equilibrium constant, ln K, and temperature accords well with the theory developed for the field shift isotope effect proposed by Bigeleisen. 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Okamoto, J. Chromatography 248, 281 (1982). [19] MD. Abdul Matin, M. Nomura, and Y. Fujii, Sep. Sci. Technol. 33, 1075 (1998). [20] F. Spedding, J. Powell, and J. Svec, J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 77, 6125 (1955). [21] H. Kakihana and T. Kanazaki, Bull. Tokyo Inst. Technol. 90, 77 (1969). [22] A. Nakagawa, Y. Sakuma, M. Okamoto, and M. Maeda, J. Chromatography 256, 231 (1983). [23] M. Kakihana, T. Nagumo, M. Okamoto, and H. Kakihana, J. Phys. Chem. 91, 6128 (1987). [24] M. Okamoto, R. Goda, A. Nakagawa, Y. Sakuma, and H. Kakihana, Isotopenpraxis 16, 293 (1980). [25] A. Palko, J. Drury, and G. Begun, J. Chem. Phys. 64, 1828 (1976). [26] T. Oi and H. Kakihana, J. Nucl. Sci. Technol. 26, 298 (1989). [27] T. Oi and H. Kakihana, Z. Naturforsch. 44a, 399 (1989). Report "The Effect of Temperature on Uranium Isotope"	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4259
__label__wiki	0.843112	0.843112	Trump Said Dems do not get “do-overs” in the Russia investigation. Sadly They Are Full Steam.. Are You Tired Of The Left Wasting Our money? Written by Peter Boykin on June 10, 2019 Trump Said Dems do not get “do-overs” in the Russia investigation. Sadly They Are Full Steam.. Are You Tired Of The Left Wasting Our money? Watergate figure in the spotlight as Dems begin hearings on Mueller report John Dean, the former White House counsel to Richard Nixon and a key figure in the Watergate scandal, is expected to be front and center on Capitol Hill on Monday, as House Democrats are set to begin a series of hearings this coming week seeking to keep the spotlight on … See More Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report. Although the week could end with Attorney General William Barr and formerWhite House counsel Donald McGahn in contempt of Congress, no formal impeachment inquiry is on the table, and the way forward remains unclear. Prominent Democrats have continued to support the investigative “path” — in the words of Speaker Nancy Pelosi — that some of them publicly hope will lead to impeachment. Trump slammed the hearings on Sunday, calling Dean, who is also a CNN contributor, a “sleazebag attorney” and that Dems do not get “do-overs” in the Russia investigation. Mexico still in Trump tariff crosshairs Even as he again hailed his administration’s last-minute deal on Friday with Mexico as a “successful agreement” to address illegal immigration at the southern border, President Trump on Sunday bluntly suggested he might again seek to impose punishing tariffs on Mexico if its cooperation falls short in the future. The president and other key administration officials also sharply disputed a New York Times report claiming the deal “largely” had been negotiated months ago, and hinted that not all major details of the new arrangement have yet been made public. California to give illegal immigrants full health benefits In a stance to distance itself from President Trump’s administration, California is set to become the first state in the country to pay for tens of thousands of illegal immigrants to have full health benefits. Under an agreement between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats in the state legislature as part of a broader $213 billion budget, low-income adults between the ages of 19 and 25 living in California illegally would be eligible for California’s Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal. The plan would take effect in January 2020, the Sacramento Bee reported. ‘Big Papi’ shot in the Dominican Republic Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was ambushed by a man who got off a motorcycle and shot him in the back at nearly point-blank range in a nightclub in his native Dominican Republic on Sunday. A local reporter who said he’d spoken with the doctor who treated Ortiz told ESPN that a bullet had hit Ortiz’s lower back and came out his stomach. Police said Ortiz was transferred to a hospital where he underwent surgery. He’s reportedly now in stable condition. A witness at the scene said a suspect who was at the scene is in custody. Other circumstances surrounding the shooting were unclear. ICYMI: A fourth U.S. tourist death at Dominican Republic resort A fourth U.S. tourist died after he fell critically and suddenly ill at an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic this past April, about a month before three others died in their rooms, Fox News has learned. Robert Bell Wallace, 67, of California, became ill almost immediately after he had a scotch from the room minibar at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino resort in Punta Cana, his niece, Chloe Arnold, told Fox News on Sunday. He was in the Dominican Republic to attend his stepson’s wedding. GOP opponent says AOC ‘literally ran’ away when challenged to a debate. Joe Biden’s bracelet tweet to honor Obama on ‘Best Friends’ Day goes viral. Justin Bieber challenges Tom Cruise to a fight. CBS-Viacom talks near a critical stage with board meeting this Friday. United Technologies, Raytheon to combine in all-stock ‘merger of equals.’ California sees a surge in ammo sales ahead of new gun regulations. Everyone I hope to see you in DC in July – Oct 4-6 TRUMPSTOCK Kingman AZ Tagged as 2020 between Budget California CNN Congress DC Death Democrats Facebook gavin Health hotel House Democrats Illegal Immigrants Illegal immigration immigrants immigration Instagram maga Mexico Money Mueller Nancy Pelosi New York New York Times Pelosi police President Trump Russia Russia investigation Shooting Tariffs the left trump U.S. White White House William Barr YouTube Trump saluted America in A #MAGA July 4 event, despite critics, What Do you Think About His Speech? .@AOC ain’t nothing but A Hounddog just crying/lying all the time.. do you think the news covers her way too much? July 6 Freedom Plaza many will face the hate of Domestic Terror Group Antifa & #DemandFreeSpeech	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4260
__label__cc	0.519525	0.480475	Updated by Angela Miller on Nov 30, 2014 A Wrinkle in Time and When You Reach Me Listly by Angela Miller Resources for those studying A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle or When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead Fact, Fiction, and the Books of Madeleine L'Engle This profile of Madeleine L'Engle in The New Yorker (April 12, 2004) does more than provide biographical information about the author and an overview of A Wrinkle in Time. It gives readers a glimpse of the author's personality as she is described playing Scrabble with the daughter of the profile's author. 'A Wrinkle in Time' and Its Sci-Fi Heroine This essay analyzes A Wrinkle in Time and it's impact on female readers and the science fiction genre. Top 100 Children's Novels #2: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle This School Library Journal Blog shows the different covers A Wrinkle in Time has had throughout the years. There are video clips from a 50th Anniversary celebration, quotes about the book's impact on various people and quotes from L'Engle's Newberry Award speech and an article she wrote for Children’s Literature. A Wrinkle in Time: Resources for Teachers Free resources for teachers including worksheets, a chapter by chapter guide and a curriculum guide aligned to 6th grade common core standards. Writer Madeleine L'Engle, 88; Author of 'A Wrinkle in Time' Washington Post obituary for Madeleine L'Engle includes biographical details and information on her writing. Unwrapping a tesseract (4d cube aka hypercube) This short YouTube video unwraps a tesseract and is useful for helping readers grasp the concept of a 4th dimension. Madeleine L'Engle returns to Newbery medal, thanks to A Wrinkle in Time An article in The Guardian describing the connection between A Wrinkle in Time and When You Reach Me following the announcement that* When You Reach Me* won the 2010 Newbery Award. When You Reach Me This student-made prezi provides an overview of the characters and plot of When You Reach Me. When You Reach Me - Reading Guide - Book Club Discussion Questions - LitLovers This site provides book club information for When You Reach Me including author bio, book reviews and discussion questions. Teacher's Guide from Randon House This 16 page teacher's guide (in .pdf format) for When You Reach Me includes thematic connection discussion questions for topics such as bullying and self-identity; a section on connecting with A Wrinkle in Time and curriculum connections for subject areas such as social studies and science. $10,000 Pyramid Instructions for playing a pyramid game similar to the one in When You Reach Me. Stead, Rebecca - Fun Facts and Information Trivia and factoids for When You Reach Me. These would be good questions for a game or a quiz. tesseract newbery award time travel madeleine l'engle rebecca stead	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line4262
__label__cc	0.732635	0.267365	5 Creepy Comics To Suit Every Predilection Column by Kelly Thompson October 23, 2014 Most of us like a little bit of creepy in the month of October, but what kind of creepy tends to vary greatly. Some of us prefer true crime while others prefer fairy tales. Here are five excellent October books for a variety of predilections. Make sure to check out last year’s list as well, all comics I still heartily recommend. 1. THROUGH THE WOODS If you read only one terrifying graphic novel this year, let it be Emily Carroll’s masterful Through The Woods. It is a collection of five of her most horrifying stories, plus small introduction and conclusion stories. At least one of these stories has been previously published on the web while others are new. Regardless, all are wonderfully realized in this gorgeous hard cover volume. Carroll is an absolute master when it comes to using the limitations of webcomics to her advantage. She uses the very way people read on computers to maximize the horror in her stories. However, these stories translate very well to print, as Carroll is incredibly smart about pacing and layout, especially as it relates to negative space and the flow of text. For those of you that like dark fairy tales, Carroll will take your breath away with stories that have a bit of sweet and a whole lot darkness. Carroll takes on all kinds of subject matter, from a jealous man that murders his brother (only to have him return, alive, three days later), to a body snatchers story unlike any you have ever read before. There is even a Red Riding Hood story with the tiniest tweak that gives it a whole new terrifying meaning. Carroll’s sensibility has always trended to the macabre, and her execution — the colors she chooses, the poetry of her words, how she structures her panels and her text — is nothing short of masterful. Buy Through the Woods from Amazon.com 2. WYTCHES Though only a single issue at this point, Wytches is impressive enough enough to stand on its own. (It’s also already been optioned for the big screen by New Regency in coordination with Plan B, so get in on it now before absolutely everyone is talking about it). If you like your terror smart and dark and not so much gory as creepy and devastating, Wytches is the one for you. A family has moved away after something tragic happened to their daughter, Sailor. A girl bullying Sailor disappeared in the woods — snatched by something Sailor cannot explain, leaving her badly traumatized. What she saw haunts her, and the woods all around her home have ancient and powerful magic in them, the kind of magic that does not make you think of princesses and ponies and fairy godmothers. The illustrations by Jock are rough and tight in all the right places, ranging from sweet and emotional to funny to highly disturbing. The whole book comes together in a tightly pitched bit of terror – and be warned – issue #1 has a killer cliffhanger that will leave you begging for issue two. Buy Wytches #1 (MR) from Amazon.com 3. GREEN RIVER KILLER If you like your terror with a healthy dose of reality, this is the book for you. It is based on the unfortunately true story of the Green River Killer — one of America’s most notorious serial killers. This Eisner award winning graphic novel is smart and taut, if not your “typical horror.” The book details the decades long search to find, identify, and “bring to justice” the man responsible for the murder of at least 48 women in the Seattle Washington area. This detective tale is all the more horrific for its painful reality. Written by Jeff Jensen, the son of one of the primary detectives on the case, the comic has a matter of fact way about it that only emphasizes the tragedy. Focused primarily on detective Tom Jensen’s work on the case, including the 188 days he helped interview Gary Leon Ridgway – the Green River Killer— to identify as many victims as possible, the book is magnetic and hard to put down. Illustrated in a clean black and white style by Jonathan Case, the book stands out as being nearly bloodless and yet blood curdling all the same. Buy Green River Killer: A True Detective Story from Amazon.com 4. BY CHANCE OR PROVIDENCE A gorgeous hardcover collecting Becky Cloonan’s self-published short comics Wolves, The Mire, and Demeter (The Mire was nominated for an Eisner in 2012), By Chance Or Providence is a stunning collection. Unfortunately as of this writing it appears to be sold out. If you can’t spring for the super pricey edition available on Amazon right now, you can hold out for the reprinting. Surely there will be a reprinting, though Cloonan is quite busy these days, co-writing Gotham Academy for DC Comics (another worthy pick for October – though not terribly scary and a bit more YA). In the meantime you can pick up the original (also gorgeous) single issues that are collected inside this volume via her website (links above). I highly recommend the upgraded silkscreen editions as they make for an especially magnificent object. Cloonan’s tends toward fairy tale with a dash of tragic romance. The black and white illustrations are subtle and nuanced in their horror, and only connected to one another in spirit. Each story stands on its own, but feels greater and more impressive in the context of the others. Crafting a compelling, emotionally resonant tale — let alone one that leaves you with a certain amount of heartache and terror in your throat — is no small feat, and Cloonan does it three times over with apparent ease. Buy By chance or providence from Amazon.com 5. FELL VOLUME 1: FERAL CITY If you like your horrible crimes with the feel of reality but not the actual reality of a book like Green River Killer, Warren Ellis and Ben Templesmith’s Eisner award winning Fell is the way to go. This volume collects the first 8 issues of the 2005 series that follows Detective Fell as he’s assigned to Snowtown, a city “over the bridge” from another (apparently far better) city that is never actually named. Snowtown makes Gotham City look like Disneyland. Detective Fell is a dark guy, but honestly, next to the city of Snowtown (and its citizens) he looks downright optimistic and unequivocally good. In fact, though I’m sure there’s plenty of darkness inside Fell, his commitment to doing good is remarkably inspiring and encouraging and keeps the book from tipping over into too much despair. The crimes – murders and more – are decidedly grim, but Ellis peppers it with just enough humor to keep you from losing your goddamn mind. Ben Templesmith has long been known for his dark and moody illustration work. It’s not for everyone. Some people find it too dark (literally) and confusing, especially as Templesmith likes to play fast and loose with his characters, sometimes taking them to extremes. But there’s no mistaking the tone he sets and his evocative work is always distinctive and regularly disturbing. Buy Fell Vol. 1: Feral City from Amazon.com So those are my picks this year. If you crave more classic terrors or something more grotesque, I urge you check out Dark Horse’s Creepy and Eerie comics — which are both revivals of the classic series, full of disturbing tales — as well their collected Creepy and Eerie archives reprints. And if you like your scary stories nice and adorable (I do!) then I’ll recommend (as I always do) Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson’s exceptional Beasts of Burden. What about you, fair reader? Do you have some favorite new books or old classics? Shout them out in the comments. Column by Kelly Thompson Kelly Thompson is the author of two crowdfunded self-published novels. The Girl Who Would be King (2012), was funded at over $26,000, was an Amazon Best Seller, and has been optioned by fancy Hollywood types. Her second novel, Storykiller (2014), was funded at nearly $58,000 and remains in the Top 10 most funded Kickstarter novels of all time. She also wrote and co-created the graphic novel Heart In A Box (2015) for Dark Horse Comics. Kelly lives in Portland Oregon and writes the comics A-Force, Hawkeye, Jem & The Holograms, Misfits, and Power Rangers: Pink. She's also the writer and co-creator of Mega Princess, a creator-owned middle grade comic book series. Prior to writing comics Kelly created the column She Has No Head! for Comics Should Be Good. She's currently managed by Susan Solomon-Shapiro of Circle of Confusion. 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