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__label__cc	0.586826	0.413174	Starring: Danny Mulheron, Donna Akersten, Stuart Devenie, Mark Hadlow, Ross Jolly, Brian Sergent, Peter Vere-Jones, Mark Wright, Jay Snowfield, and Doug Wren. It’s almost showtime for the cast and crew of the Feebles Variety Hour and things aren’t going well. Mere hours before the show is set to go live, the star of the show, Heidi, a talented but emotionally unstable hippo, discovers that her lover and the show’s producer, a morally bankrupt walrus named Bletch, is having an affair with another performer. As a result, Heidi is spending her few precious rehearsal hours alternating between bouts of binge eating and rage-fueled breakdowns. The rest of the cast isn’t faring much better. The show’s other star, Harry Rabbit, may well be suffering from a terminal STD thanks to his propensity for, shall we say, doing what rabbits do best. Harry desperately wants to keep his illness a secret but FW, an annoying little member of the fly paparazzi, is determined to get the story out. Meanwhile, the show’s knife throwing frog, a drug-addled Vietnam vet named Wynyard, is in serious need of a fix. Unfortunately his dealer, Trevor, a part-time fetish pornographer and Bletch’s top henchman, is refusing to sell Wynyard any more stuff until the pitiable frog settles his tab with the wretched little rat. With Wynyard suffering from severe withdrawal, his act is, well, also suffering a bit. The show’s director, a hyperactive and flamboyantly gay fox named Sebastian, who is watching everything go to hell right in front of his eyes, is suffering a lot. “♫ Never hit your grandma with a shovel… ♫” Joining this dysfunctional collection of degenerates is Robert, a naive young hedgehog who has just arrived for his first day on the job as a member of the Feebles. Fortunately for Robert, there are actually a couple of decent folks who work on the show. For instance, the show’s stage manager, a kindly, old worm named Arthur, who takes the little hedgehog under his wing and even helps the painfully shy Robert woo another member of the chorus, a beautiful dog named Lucille. Can Robert, Lucille, and the rest of the Feebles pull together in time and put on the show of their lives, or will it all blow up in their faces like a rampaging hippo with a machine gun? That hippo has a machine gun. I think we are about to die. Peter Jackson’s Meet The Feebles (yes, that Peter Jackson) is vulgar, violent, and unrelentingly offensive. Numerous characters are shot, dismembered, and squished. Anteaters become sexually aroused as they sniff dirty panties, flies carry on conversations while dining on freshly laid turds, and homosexual foxes sing tender—and hilarious—songs of tribute to the act of sodomy. There is also lots of gratuitous puppet sex (is there any other kind?), as animals of all species take turns humping one another all throughout the flick. I tell you, “catnip” is a rather unsettling term when expressed as two words. Not to mention the hippo nips…ugh. Apparently, some tricks aren’t just for kids… Had Meet The Feebles featured a live action cast, it would have been an unwatchable mess—little more than a ninety minute stream of pointless vulgarity. However, the sheer absurdity of having puppets committing these various atrocities somehow makes everything much more palatable. As former Mystery Science Theater 3000 writer and puppeteer, Trace Beaulieu once said, “You can get away with … a lot of things with a puppet that you can’t with a human.” Chick-ephant: Close relative of that “croco-duck” Kirk Cameron is always blathering about. The film itself, despite its lowbrow nature, was actually quite an ambitious undertaking, considering how notoriously difficult it is to do anything extravagant with puppets. A simple thing like having a character walk down a hall and open a door would require intricate blocking, several different camera setups, and numerous takes for a few paltry seconds of screen-time. Mr. Jackson was obviously working on a tight budget and this fact does show through on numerous occasions throughout the final film. The main attraction, the puppets, are serviceable, but far from spectacular. A keen eye will also notice the crowds at the live show aren’t puppets at all, but merely a bunch of masks attached to sticks. Of course being a Peter Jackson film, the saving grace is the visual effects, which are outstanding and quite often, thoroughly disgusting. “What? It’s no worse than eating at The Olive Garden!” While this film does feature an all-puppet cast, Meet the Feebles is definitely NOT appropriate for children. Nor should you go anywhere near it if you find yourself anywhere near the politically correct (Oh, how I loathe that term and everything it stands for…) side of things. Actually, you need to be just a little off to begin with to even sit through this film. If you find yourself offended by the idea of puppets having sex, spouting foul language, or spurting various bodily fluids, you will hate Meet The Feebles with the fury of a thousand machine gun-wielding hippos. If, however, you have a slightly cracked sense of humor (for instance, the scene below, where the Feebles’ resident contortionist, Abi, has a little, um, mishap, made me laugh far more than I am comfortable admitting.), you will love Meet The Feebles. You are also one sick, twisted, antisocial degenerate. May I be the first to say, welcome to the club. Reviewed By Derek “Gratuitous Puppet Sex” Miller Video Clip – Passage to India Like I said earlier, I am ashamed of how hilarious I find this scene. Additional Screenshots (Click an image to view full-size) Posted under: 80s, wtf JWS on May 29, 2022 I first saw this on a Sunday afternoon at a B-Movie convention that Wifey and I attend regularly. It is one of the most depraved flicks I've ever seen, and I LOVE IT!! It's "The Muppets On Crack", and definitely NOT FOR THE KIDS. Now, Jackson, where's that rumored Blu-ray upgrade?! The Calamari Wrestler Yongary, Monster from the Deep Hell Comes To Frogtown	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line3
__label__cc	0.682211	0.317789	Just Me, Nobody Special Enjoy a browse in my world "Music Expresses That Which Cannot Be Put Into Words And That Which Cannot Remain Silent" Those words from Victor Hugo express a truth about music that many of us can relate to. Music has been an aspect of my life that has held great importance. Yet I did not come from an especially musical household. Neither of my parents were especially musically gifted, there was a pianola at my Grandma's house and a piano at our house which my Mother declared "Learn to play it properly or it goes"; it was not a house where the radio was on constantly, nor were there many times when records were played. From the age of about five I had piano lessons, being taught the strict rudiments and theories of music, practicing endless scales, arpeggios, chromatics and so forth to turn those little black dots into an emotion. I was allowed to watch 'Top Of The Pops' and occasionally get a magazine. I did not have my own bedroom hi-fi until I was thirteen. By what ever means, maybe osmosis, music has been a constant, faithful, true friend; whether I was belting to my sorrow and black moods at the ivory keys, or singing along to musical films or just toe tapping to the tunes, through learning classical pieces for numerous pianoforte examinations, hymns for church choir or light hearted pieces for pleasure, I developed a very eclectic mix of likes and a very definite group of dislikes. In 2009 my best friend and I travelled for an extended weekend to Vienna, Austria. Not only to visit the beautiful city and see its amazing architecture and palaces but primarily to see David Helfgott perform. The feature film "Shine" is about his life, his schizoaffective disorder and his music. The actor Geoffrey Rush won the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of David. David's resilience and brilliance is often slated by the critics but his ability to overcome and produce such moving, articulate and enthralling interpretations of some great classical composers and pieces is remarkable. We met them after the show and I will forever hold dear his hugs and kisses and mini mantras. In the early 2000's my best friend and I began researching and cataloging the work of Stephen Gibb for a web home page, which quickly grew into a dedicated web site www.stcgibb.com. Why him? We felt that he had talent that needed to be promoted and fans outside that is his Dad and Uncle's fan base, he was not just a 'Gibb Kid' but a creator of sounds, composer, well respected guitar player in his own right. He has done some astounding work with people like Nikki Sixx, Zakk Wylde, Pat DiNizio, as well as working alongside his father. When the band he was performing with in 2004 gigged in Berlin, Germany, we took a flight and met them all. Took our place at the front of the crowd and rocked our socks off. A memorable night indeed. This photo was taken backstage after the set, Stephen is far right of the shot. During their UK tours of 2005 and 2006 we attended the gigs we could, all enthusiastically received by the packed crowds. In March 2003 during a trip to Miami Beach Florida I had an invitation to visit Middle Ear Studios, the private recording studios that belonged to the Gibb family. Seated at Maurice's grand was spine tingling privilege, I shall have to dig out the photo of me at the keys. Stephen was currently using the studio to record a couple of his early compositions. As a pre-schooler merrily playing at the keys of the upright piano at home, it was my Sisters but she had no room for it at her home, Mother declared that I was to learn it properly or it would go. I could not let it go, it was my big sisters, nothing of hers could be gotten rid of. Thus is was emotionally blackmailed into piano lessons. Miss Wright was also the church organist and I was shepherded into the choir as well. Across the next decade I was given weekly lessons, entered into numerous practice and theory examinations, took part in bi-annual recitals, carol concerts and garden parties. For many years I performed on the grand piano shown here in the ballroom at Somerleyton Hall. In my final year my chosen piece was Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata snd I can vividly recall the split second of utter silence as the final chord faded before the room erupted and a wave of applause hurtled forward. The only other time I had felt such terror was when I had performed the National Anthem and feeling everyone's griped attention to every note and every notes timing. I ceased lessons and exams when I reached fifteen and concentrated on my academic studies. I had reached the stage where I could comfortably play any piece put before me and for years it was a pleasure, a release, and a help to be at the keys. Now sadly my dexterity has deteriorated so much i cannot even play chopsticks; and I miss it greatly every single day. ©AMGroves 2015	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line7
__label__wiki	0.586662	0.586662	LIBYA: ANOTHER WAR, ANOTHER PACK OF LIES Home Al-Islam & Terrorism Int'l "War on Terror" Published: 28 March 2011 \| Written by Tony Cartalucci \| Print \| Email The corporate-financiers are dangerously flirting with their entire official narrative collapsing, as their progressive, Peace-Prize wearing puppet President Obama and the “radical reformer” David Cameron lead yet another war based on an Iraq-style pack of lies. After weeks of peddling a litany of verifiable lies, the West has forgone any attempt to justify or veil their actions in legitimacy and has decided to go ahead with a UN rubber-stamped “no-fly zone.” Far from having anything to do with preventing Qaddafi’s planes from flying, the no-fly zone has translated into full-scale missile and aerial bombardments across Libya aimed at turning the tide for freshly rearmed Western-backed rebels. The pack of lies. Indeed, the same London Telegraph now dashing across their headlines “Britain and America have rained missiles on Libya as Col Muammar Gaddafi defied the world and continued to attack civilians,” told us in the early stages of the US-backed Libyan unrest that Qaddafi had fled to Venezuela, citing “credible Western intelligence sources.“ Of course, evidence that Qaddafi has been “attacking civilians” has not yet been produced in any shape form or way with US Department of Defense’s Robert Gates and Admiral Mullen in fact, both confirming “We’ve seen no confirmation whatsoever.” Additionally, BBC made an apparently little read footnote that their reports were impossible to verify. BBC states in their article “The difficulty of reporting from inside Libya:” “The BBC and other news organisations are relying on those on the ground to tell us what’s happening. Their phone accounts – often accompanied by the sound or gunfire and mortars – are vivid. However, inevitably, it means we cannot independently verify the accounts coming out of Libya. That’s why we don’t present such accounts as “fact” – they are “claims” or “allegations”.” Apparently “claims” and “allegations” are all the UN needed to rubber stamp yet another globalist war of conquest as they continue to sew together their one world government. The Russian government went as far as bringing forth evidence that suggests such air strikes never even took place. As for the globalist-run media’s claims that Qaddafi fled to Venezuela, of course, Colonel Qaddafi is still obviously in Libya. Even the globalist International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) made note in their 1 hour and 20 minute military briefing, that Libya’s Qaddafi was most likely going through extraordinary measures to avoid excessive civilian loses, so as to not play into the West’s desire for military intervention. Now, the typical ploy of accusing besieged nations of using “human shields” is already being oafishly employed by the likes of the Independent in their article “Libya: The UN strikes back.” The very title itself is misleading, as the UN was merely a tool used to justify and authorize an otherwise unacceptable war the US and UK populations would have categorically refused to enter. The ability for the US to circumvent its constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 11) along with the will of the American people points the finger of “illegitimacy” toward the West at least as much as it is being pointed at Libya’s Qaddafi. What can be confirmed? What we can confirm, is that the entire Libyan rebel movement has been backed by the US and UK for nearly 3o years. We can confirm that the initial calls for a Libyan “Day of Rage” came not from the streets of Benghazi, but from the London based National Conference for Libyan Opposition (NCLO). We can confirm that NCLO leader Ibrahim Sahad was literally sitting in front of the White House giving an interview to the Western media in the opening stages of the Libyan unrest, parroting verbatim the West’s desire to militarily intervene with a no-fly zone. We can also confirm that confessed terrorists like Noman Benotman, who had previously consorted with both the MI6 and Osama Bin Laden, are now offering their full support for the armed rebels in Libya. Ironically, Benotman’s support for armed militant rebels, including released Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG) members, manifests itself through the “Quilliam Foundation,” which was founded in part to disband and disavow armed militancy. It is quite clear that the globalists had decided part of their US State Department sponsored “Arab Spring” would include removing Libya’s Qaddafi from power. No reality on the ground will prevent the globalists from achieving this goal, including the necessity to send troops on the ground if the current bombing and missile campaign fails to tip the balance in the Libyan rebels’ favor. The corporate owned media has descended to a new level of unprecedented, shameless propaganda to hammer their misshapen agenda into an ill-fitting reality. Remember Fukushima The globalist “international community” and mandate has never been more clearly illegitimate, squandered, and abused than it is now. While Japan suffers the worst catastrophe in its history, a catastrophe that includes the largest recorded earthquake in human history, a devastating tsunami and multiple nuclear meltdowns, the West pursues with the entirety of its resources, energy, and influence a war of profit and expansion in Libya – under the poorly dressed guise of “humanitarian concerns.” As it has been pointed out, such concerns are unverified and entirely based on what the BBC itself calls “allegations” and “claims.” Meanwhile, an irrefutable, unprecedented humanitarian disaster unfolds in northeastern Japan. As if meddling in a foreign nation’s affairs based on a pack of lies isn’t bad enough, doing so when resources are desperately needed amidst a real disaster amounts to the zenith of criminal negligence. The West once again proves they are the greatest purveyors of crimes against humanity, through simultaneous action in Libya, and inaction in Japan. Such irresponsible leadership, with such self-serving priorities that clearly leave the vast majority of humanity out in the cold does not deserve our respect, our obedience, or our support. Identify the corporate-financier oligarchs that make up this malicious self-appointed “global consensus” and put them out of business via a full-spectrum boycott and by replacing them permanently on a local level. While millions suffer in Japan and millions are in danger in Libya today, failing to strip these tyrants of their unwarranted influence will inevitably ensure the suffering and danger comes to you. Naming Names: Corporate-Financier Oligarchs to Boycott & Replace CFR Corporate Membership Chatham House Major Corporate Membership Chatham House Standard Corporate Membership International Crisis Group Supporters Movements.org Supporters For more information on alternative economics, getting self-sufficient and moving on without the parasitic, incompetent, globalist oligarchs: The Lost Key to Real Revolution Boycott the Globalists Alternative Economics Libyan Crisis: Who Will Fall Victim to US 'Humanitarian' Intervention Next? Destruction of Libya and Beyond! Libya: From Africa’s Wealthiest Democracy Under Gaddafi to Terrorist Haven After US Intervention LIBYA: REAL REASON FOR NO FLY ZONE! True Crimes of NATO! Min. Farrakhan's Full Press Conference on US, NATO attack on Libya (June 15, 2011) Humanitarian Disaster in Libya! "Humanitarian" Intervention In Libya Farrakhan on Muammar Gaddhafi's Death Libya: From Africa’s Richest State Under Gaddafi, to Failed State After NATO Intervention! Farrakhan: Muammar Gaddafi VS Wall Street Thieves Truth about Gaddafi & The Zionist Murder of Libya What You Don't Know About Qaddafi! Libya and the Big Lie: Using Human Rights Organizations To Launch Wars! The Zionist Murder Of Muammar Gaddafi Libya and Obama’s Defense of the ‘Rebel Uprising’ Obama Expands Bush Doctrine! Libya: The Zionist Dragon and The Drums of War Proof: Libyan Invasion Planned 10 Years Ago! Look at ‘Liberated’ Libya and Despair The ‘rebel’ assassination of Muammar Gaddafi: a NATO operation from A to Z! VIDEO: Libya: The Humanitarian War. There is no Evidence The Military Roadmap. America's "Next Libyas": Iran, Nigeria, Venezuela, Syria, Yemen Why are the Libyan Rebels seeking Israel's support? Obama’s Serbia-Solution for Libya; “Split the country and steal the oil” Farrakhan: "Obama Who The Hell Do You Think You Are!!!" UN Resolutions enforced against Libya but never against Israel!	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line15
__label__wiki	0.569715	0.569715	Home The $3 Billion Sale… The $3 Billion Sale of Here: Impact on Local Search, Discovery and Delivery Peter Krasilovsky Mapping, Mergers & Acquisitions Mapping is poised to be one of the next critical elements of local search, discovery and delivery. As mapping develops, its ramifications on localizing big commerce, the rise of local delivery services, and the development of the connected car loom large. Google certainly sees it, hence its huge investments in Google Maps and Waze. Apple sees it, too. But other mapping sources are few and few and the reliance on Google as a common carrier for mapping information makes some parties uneasy. Hence, Nokia’s announcement this week that it will sell its Here mapping division for $3 billion to a consortium of German automakers made up of VW, Daimler and BMW. Here includes the NAVTEQ mapping sources, which were sold to Nokia in 2007 for $8.1 billion. When the deal closes some time next year, Here will be operated as a separate company and will continue to license its technology to a wide range of players, including Amazon, Fedex and others. The automakers are already major customers of Here, comprising more than half of its current earnings, which were $319 Million in Q2. As the automakers continue to develop dashboard integrations with mapping – including live search and commerce – they’ll become even more important. Did the sale to the German automakers make more sense than a sale to Uber, which had also been in negotiation for similar amounts before dropping out? Probably. As we noted in a May 11 post, Uber adds value to its drivers and creates efficiency via mapping. But Uber is able to license its technology to the same effect. While Google could conceiveably compete in some ways down the road (auto hardware and product deliveries?), it isn’t a pressing issue. GoogleHereNokia AOL's Sale to Verizon: All Eyes on Mobile and Video Should Google Revisit a Standalone Local Discovery App?	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line16
__label__wiki	0.719896	0.719896	Indian Spirituality » Sai Baba Books Archive » The Eternal Sai- By S Maneey Pages: 1 ... 5 6 [7] Go Down Author Topic: The Eternal Sai- By S Maneey (Read 42905 times) Re: The Eternal Sai- By S Maneey Dr C.C Chang is a professor of Mathematics Newhall, California, U.S.A. His problem was he suffered from asthma since childhood. In the early years, the problem would come and go with proper medication. From the time he was 30 years old, the asthma became chronic. He depended on drugs and medicines to keep it in check. He used to carry a pressurised spray container, wherever he went, and would require using it 3 or 4 times a day for inhalation. He tried prayers, japa, meditation, fasts, exercises, diets etc. the maximum length of time, he could manage without medicines was 72 hours. In the year 1982, while he was reading the book “The Incredible Sai Baba”, by Arthur Osborne, a thought came to him and closing his eyes he prayed “Sai Baba, if you cure me of my asthma, I will agree that you are an incarnation of God”. At that moment, he had a small quantity of udhi, given to him by a friend, who had visited Shirdi. His problem was this. To put a pinch of udhi into his mouth every time he felt the oncoming symptoms of asthma, would have exhausted the udhi in his possession in no time. How was he get a fresh supply of udhi from Shirdi? So Dr Chang thought of an idea, that he should meditate on the udhi. So every time he felt an obstruction in his breathing he meditated on the udhi he had with him. Strange to say it worked! The obstruction in his breathing would gradually dissolve and sooner or later, normal breathing would be restored. He continued this method. His asthma cam under check and he says it is almost eliminated. Sri B. Umamaheshwar Rao, Editor of Sai Prabha, and retired police officer, Hyderabad, suffered from a heart disease and heart pain, as a result of which, he would become unconscious. In 1983 while he was meditating on Sai Baba, a beam of light emerged from the photo of Sai Baba, which burnt the skin on the left side of his chest in a diameter of two and half inches. Since then he has not suffered from heart pain and has stopped all medicines. He became completely normal by the grace of Sai Baba. He left his body on May 23, 2000. Sri R.S. Chitnis of Delhi, whom we have referred to earlier, visits the ancient Hanuman temple in New Delhi, every Saturday evening. After pooja and Prasad, he occupied a particular place on the platform in the hall, facing the idol of Sri Hanuman and recites Sri Bheemrupi stotra of Swami Ramdas in Marathi. Sri Hanuman Chalisa in hindi and Sri Vadvanal stotra in Sanskrit. He has been doing this from many years. He has always found his favourite place for doing the above. It was Saturday and it happened to be 26th January, thousands of people had poured into Delhi from near and far. He feared that he might not get his usual place at hanuman temple because of the influx of people and yet he secretly felt that Baba should reserve that seat for him. His worst fears became true. The entire temple was crowded with devotees and his favourite place was also occupied by not less than three to four people. He had no option but to join the long queue to offer garlands to Sri Hanuman. After a time which seemed ages, he found himself at the head of the queue, offered garlands took Prasad and bowed before the lord and come out into the hall. He took a furtive glance at his favourite seat, even in this situation, hoping against hope that it might be vacant. Lo! The place occupied by three to four persons earlier, was occupied by a single person. The man was tall, and sturdy, had a green “achken” with a matching belt embroidered with zari, wore spotlessly white churidhar pyjamas, had a white turban with golden and red stripes. He had two trays hear his feet, one filled with pooja articles, and the other with fruits and flowers. Sri Chitnis noticed that the man was intently looking at him and suddenly he said “Welcome Sir, I am waiting for you (in Hindi). Looking up, Sri Chitnis found that the man was addressing him and none else. Putting away the two trays, the man beckoned Sri Chitnis to occupy the seat on the platform”. Sri Chitnis forgetting the elementary courtesy to thank the man eagerly occupied his favourite seat and began to read the stotras. A few minutes later, it dawned to him that he has failed to thank the benefactor. He immediately rose from the seat and looked around for the good man. He was nowhere. He approached the priest who was known to him and who was also sitting a few places away. Nobody would miss to see the person with the distinctive dress, thought Sri Chitnis. The priest, who was sitting there for quite a long time, had not seen such a person as described by Sri Chitnis. But the person holding the seat for Sri Chitnis had beckoned him, “Welcome Sir, I am waiting for you…!” Who could he be other than Sai Baba who fulfils even the smallest wish of His devotees? Mrs. Vimala Kaiser, Hoffman Street, Darmstad, West Germany, had a daughter by name Meenakshi who was eight years old. Since birth the child suffered from a skin ailment which would become worse in the summer months due to the presence of pollen. The family are devotees of Sai Baba. The child’s condition became worse in 1984, Mrs Kaiser’s sister who lives in Bombay, sent udhi for application. With the application of udhi, the condition became better. But after some months, the allergic condition spread all over the body. Hence the family from Germany comprising the husband, wife and the child and Mrs Kaiser’s sister, went to Shirdi in December 1986 and prayed before Baba. Since then the skin condition began to improve. The summer months, of 1987 approached. The child desired to visit her grandparent’s house in Germany and go for horse riding there. Mrs Kaiser was not sure how the child’s condition would react in view of the child being allergic to animals and pollen. So she asked her child to write a prayer to Sai Baba. The child wrote from her heart in German, to put an end to her allergic skin condition and asked the priest to place this letter on the Samadhi of Sai Baba in Shirdi. Mrs Kaiser translated this letter to English and sent the same to Shirdi. The child immediately put the udhi in her mouth, and prayed to Sai Baba to cure her ailment and enable her to go for horse riding. Since then the child’s skin condition became completely cured. In July 1987, the summer vacation in Germany, the child went to her grandparent’s house, and enjoyed herself to the full. There was no skin reaction inspite of summer and inspite of contact with the animals. A Children’s specialist got married and a son was born to him in June 1984. For two months everything went on fine and afterwards the child began to cry in the nights. He was examined but there was no problem. Then the child specialist, took his son to other doctors for their opinion. They treated him, but the child continued to cry during nights. The husband and wife became weak and tired due to sleepless nights. The doctor who had earlier no faith in home medicines tried the same, but they were of no avail. The doctor’s brother, Sainath, Paper Town, Bhadravathi, who had been to Shirdi in April 1985 sent a packet of udhi to his brother. The doctor, not being able to find out the reason for the baby’s crying, finally put a little udhi, in a talisman and tied round the baby’s waist. The baby’s crying stopped since that night and the baby became okay! “Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai” Akhanda Nama Sapthaham was to be held at Vijayawada from 26/12/1985 to 13/2/1986. The venue was Sri Sai Baba temple near Marystella college, Ring Road, Vijayawada. For that purpose the “Holy Padukas” were brought by Sri Marthand, (Mahalsapathi’s grandson. He has inherited the pair of padukas given by Sri Sai Baba to his grandfather.) Shirdi. The holy padukas were taken for darshan at various places in Andhra Pradesh. Finally they came to Machilipatnam. The devotees decided to carry the padukas from Machilipatnam to Vijayawada by walk, a distance of about 45 kms. The wooden pallaki in which the holy Padukas were kept was heavy and the dvotees had to carry them and reach Vijayawada before the evening of 25th of December. After walking 2 to 3 kms, the organisers felt tired and hungry, but they were determined to walk the entire distance non-stop with namajapam on their lips. One of them who had two halves of coconut which was offered to Sri Sai Baba, before starting, distributed them to the devotees. Exactly at that time, while the coconut pieces were being distributed, a Sadhu was seen standing to the left of the road with four or five vibuthi marks on his forehead and with kumkum between his eyebrows. The Sadhu was offered a piece of coconut. They had covered quite a distance, at a good pace. Again the same Sadhu was seen standing ahead of them to the left of the road, quizzically looking at them. How could this old man cover the distance and overtake them, when no bus or any conveyance had passed them? The devotees felt that he is not an ordinary Sadhu, but Sai Baba Himself in that form and they were thrilled. They carried the Pallaki and Padukas with more enthusiasm and more happiness, all the while singing praises of Sai. When they reached the temple and saw the idol of Sai Baba, they saw the same four lines of Vibuti on the forehead with kumkum between the eyebrows! In a few minutes they were directed by the organisers to meet and old lady who had brought tea and biscuits for them. The old lady said that while she was drowsing at about 3 p.m in the afternoon, she dreamt Baba telling her to take something to His devotees who were coming tired and hungry. She did not know who the devotees were nor about the Padukas and Padayatra. She prepared tea in her house purchased biscuits and came to Baba’s temple by a city bus. While she was coming in the bus, she saw the devotees coming carrying the Padukas in the pallaki. Then she realised what Baba had told her and to whom she had to serve tead and biscuits. A “Sai Sevika” Maitri Park, St Road, Chembur, Bombay, developed a big lump on her right breast in the year 1986. After the necessary medical examinations, the doctor advised removal of the lump by surgery. The lady was very much afraid. She would partake of any medicine, but not surgery. A date for operation was fixed. In the meanwhile, the lady told her sister, that she would try Baba’s udhi and prayer instead of operation. Her relatives said “if you have so much faith in Sai Baba, then we will also join in praying for your health.” They all went to Panvel Sai Baba temple and handed over the surgeons’ letter to Sri Narayan Baba and expressed their predicament. Sri Narayan Baba said that there was no need for operation, to have complete faith in Sai Baba, and apply udhi paste (vibuti mixed with water) five times a day after reading Sai Mahima. He also suggested till oil massage on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, after chanting Om Sai Ram 108 times. The lady carried out the instructions, and also visited the Sai Baba Mandir in Shirdi. On return from Shirdi, she noticed that the lump had started reducing. On 12/10/1986 (Dassera Day), she was completely relieved of the lump. Sri R. Subramaniam, Lakshmipuram colony, Villivakam, Madras, and his friends visited holy places of North India and Nepal in March 1986. The group comprising ladies and gentlemen, purchased sarees, electronic goods, other items at Nepal which were cheaper than in India. On the way back from Nepal at Sowali, Gorakpur district Customs authorities verifying the purchases made, charged a duty of Rs. 4000.00 on the items. Sri Subramaniam who happened to be the only Hindi knowing person in the group pleaded with the authorities to reduce the duty, which was reduced to Rs 1000. But the group members out of greediness or out of ignorance of law said that they could pay only Rs 500 in total. Sri Subramaniam who had not made any purchases, but was only pleading for his friends was aghast at the adamance of his groups. Unless the duty is paid, the Customs authorities would not allow the bus to proceed. Sri Subramaniam was embarrassed to meet the Customs officer to say that the group would pay only Rs 500/- as duty. Sri Subramaniam silently prayed to Sai Baba to get him out of this embarrassing predicament. At this time an officer arrived in a jeep and entered the Customs office. Sri Subramaniam was called inside the Customs office. This officer told him that he is a Supervisory Customs Officer for Gorakhpur District, that he is a Sai devotee and that he had seen Sri Subramaniam in the Shrine at Shirdi on 2nd and 3rd February 1986. The officer apprised of the predicament being faced by Sri Subramaniam, suddenly produced from his pocket and asked him to pay the Customs duty and obtain receipt. He even said that “this Rs 500/- is your money, you had given me earlier.” Sri Subramaniam was perplexed, as he had not met this gentleman earlier, much less paid him Rs 500/-. The officer on special duty got into his jeep and was off. The Customs officer now became very cordial and said that his boss usually does not visit on Sundays! When Sri Subramaniam reached Madras at the conclusion of the trip, his landlord handed over to him an envelope from Sri D Shankaraiah of Hyderabad, which contained receipt for Rs 500/which money was earlier collected by Sri Subramaniam and sent to Sri Shankaraiah for Akhanda Sai Nama Saptaham. Sri Shankaraiah had mentioned that since he did not know the addresses of the individual contributors, he had requested Sri Subramaniam to pass on the receipts on his behalf. At this it flashed to him “Remember you had given me Rs 500/-. This is your own money.” In 1987, Sri R.P.Kapur ICS (retd.) had completed 72 years of age. Recently he had undergone an operation as a result of which his walk had become unsteady, and was finding it difficult even to sit and pray. On his birthday, Sri Kapur prayed to Baba, that he cannot regain his active life again there is no purpose in his living and that he should be removed from the scene. He had tried various medicines and tonics earlier but they could not help him. Sri Kapur thought that his body cells were decaying with old age. Suddenly after two days of his prayer, a thought flashed to him to take Shilajit. But he had taken it earlier and had not suited him and it was lying on the table. Reluctantly, Sri Kapur started taking Shilajit again. Within a week, he was a different person altogether. Obviously, it was not Shilajit which did the work but Baba’s grace. Dr B.G Das was running a clinic in Kanpur. Mrs Das used to visit the clinic in her leisure time. The clinic was located in the ground floor of their residence. She had read in Sai Satcharita of Baba’s udhi working a cure in the case of Scorpion bites. A case of Scorpion bite came to her husband’s clinic and she and her husband were tempted to try the same, with all apologies to Sri Sai Baba. A muslim lady had brought her 11 year old daughter whose index finger had been stung by Scorpion. The girl was tossing and howling in pain. Three ligatures were also tied by her parents, one at the base of the finger, second over the wrist and the third over her arm. After necessary examination the doctor intentionally avoided giving the patient any drug or anaesthesia. Only udhi was tried. The udhi was rubbed on the index finger, forearm and arm, and a pinch of udhi in water was also given for drinking. The girl and her mother were asked to remain in the clinic for sometime. The doctor and his wife were wonderstruck, to see the girl completely relieved of pain in a short time, the girl and her mother went home happily. Shyamala of Chinglepet, Madras District, developed a hectic pain in her abdomen. The doctor after examining her required an X-ray to be taken. The X-ray showed stones in the gall bladder area. Shyamala who was a great devotee of Baba, prayed to Baba who is the doctor of doctors. A powerful Anjaneya upasaka by name Sri Raman Iyengar, lived near her place in Chinglepet in Singaperumal Koil (temple). She sought his guidance. The upasaka had a vision of Baba, who told him that surgery was not necessary and that she should drink more milk and eat less food. She followed Baba’s advice and in addition she was taking a pinch of udhi along with milk. A month of this medicine completely cured her of gall bladder stones. Sri Narasimha Baba was in Calcutta in April 1996. The host’s sonin-law, an officer in the telephone Department, was introduced to him. Sri Narasimha Baba gave udhi and Sai Baba photo to him as Prasad. The son-in-law requested the Baba to put them both in the bag himself, and went to office. When he reached office, he found that he had kept the bag in the taxi and had forgotten to retrieve it. There was cash of Rs. 15,000/- and some important documents. He was more worried about the official documents. He made a fervent appeal mentally to Sri Sai Baba. In a few seconds his telephone rang, and the taxi driver was at the other end, who told him that the bag was safe and he could come and collect it from an address he gave. While handling over the bag, the taxi driver pointing to the picture of Sai Baba said “on opening this bad, the old man in the picture, spoke to me, not to touch any of its contents but return them to you.” The son-in-law being overwhelmed at the gesture of the taxidriver, offered him a reward of Rs 1000/-. The taxi driver, refusing to accept said, “Pray to Sai Baba for my welfare.” The host’s daughter, requested Sri Narasimha Baba, to call on her friend a young doctor by name Dr. Geetha Rama Iyer, and pray for her recovery. The doctor in a road accident had injured her backbone, while riding on the pillion of a scooter. Inspite of surgery, physiotherapy and medication, she was totally bedridden and was unable to move. The Baba was requested to pray to Sai Baba for intervention and recovery. Sri Narasimha Baba found the doctor to be in her thirties, and was in a pitiable condition. She had been bedridden for months, with no mobility even to turn to the sides. Sri Narasimha Baba applied udhi to her back and prayed to Sai Baba, that he should give a new lease of life, a life of activity to the doctor. Two days after this visit, Sri Narasimha Baba received a telephone message that the doctor’s recovery started from the moment he applied udhi, and she even sat up. In the next tem days, she walked a few steps with support, and before the month-end she had reached near normalcy. As Ms Mani Sahukar Says “Sri Sai Baba is the most easily approachable God. Men and women can approach Him at any time, with any of their problems spiritual and temporal. No yearning of the human heart is too insignificant for this compassionate Avathar.” Sri Sai Baba is verily the Muralidhar, who temple Sri Bapu Saheb Buti, the millionaire of Nagpur, set out to construct which became the Samadhi Mandir, and where Sri Sai Baba lives for ever. Sai is so responsive to person’s appeal, that as a devotee puts it, “what is important for Him is Bhakti and love, no the rituals and poojas, so that if with true bhakti and love, we lie down and pray Sai sits up and listens, if we sit and pray, He stands up and listens; if we stand up and pray, Sai dances and listens.” To quote Sri Narasimha Swamiji, “Sri Sai Baba confers worldly benefits, cures diseases, provides mental peace and fills the devotees with gratitude and faith in Himself and in god. He strengthens their moral principles and lays firm foundation for spiritual upliftment”. When Sai Baba was asked what His mission was, He replied : “To take laksh of people to the feet of God.” Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai Pages: 1 ... 5 6 [7] Go Up	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line27
__label__cc	0.674569	0.325431	Home> GPUs Ashes of the Singularity Revisited: A Beta Look at DirectX 12 & Asynchronous Shading by Daniel Williams & Ryan Smith on February 24, 2016 1:00 PM EST Ashes of the Singularity Revisited More on Async Shading, the New Benchmark, & the Test DirectX 12 Single-GPU Performance DirectX 12 Multi-GPU Performance DirectX 12 vs. DirectX 11 The Performance Impact of Asynchronous Shading Closing Thoughts More on Async Shading, the New Benchmark, & the Test As we’ve previously covered the principles of asynchronous shading in depth, we’re not going to completely reiterate what it does and what it’s for in this preview. However for our non-regular readers, here is a quick high-level overview of async shading. GPUs are, at their most fundamental levels, a large collection of arithmetic logic units (i.e. CUDA Cores/Stream Processors) combined with various other scheduling and fixed function graphics hardware. Because graphics rendering is an embarrassingly parallel problem, GPUs are able to easily subdivide the work in processing a scene into multiple parts, meaning it is relatively easy to scale up the performance of a GPU by adding more ALUs. At the same time because any given graphics operation is likely being applied to a large number of pixels at once, ALUs are grouped together to execute a single instruction over multiple pieces of data (SIMD), which greatly limits the independence of the ALUs, but in turn also allows them to be packed far more densely. In a traditional (DX11 and earlier) graphics rendering scenario, a GPU will be occupied with one job/task at any given time, time sharing the GPU if necessary in order to let multiple applications use it. By and large this is fine, especially as games are run in a near-exclusive manner and full-screened. However within even a single application the same rules apply: with certain exceptions, the GPU can only handle one task at a time. So if a game wishes to execute multiple tasks, it must execute them in serial, one after another. Again in a traditional environment all of this is fine, however as GPUs have advanced they have begun to test the limits of a single execution queue. As GPUs add ever more ALUs, even embarrassingly parallel begins to break down, and it is harder to keep a GPU filled the more ALUs there are to fill. Meanwhile new paradigms such as virtual reality have come along, where certain operations such as time warping require executing them with far less latency than the traditional high throughput/high latency execution model of a GPU allows. Thus GPU developers and software developers alike have needed the means to concurrently execute multiple jobs on a GPU’s ALUs, and this is where asynchronous shading comes in. Whereas the traditional model is serial execution, asynchronous shading is executing multiple jobs over the ALUs at the same time. By implementing multiple queues within a GPU’s thread scheduler, a GPU executing jobs in an asynchronous manner can potentially run upwards of several jobs at once; more queues presents more options for work. Doing so can allow a GPU to be better utilized – by filling the underutilized ALUs with additional, related work – and at the same time work queues can be prioritized so that more important queues get finished sooner, if not as soon as outright possible. Meanwhile on the API side of matters, while this functionality has been implemented into GPUs for a few years now, DirectX 11 and earlier APIs aren’t built for this paradigm and are unable to submit work to multiple queues. As a result this functionality has been going largely unused. But along with modernizing multi-core rendering, DirectX 12 also modernizes work queuing, and for the first time for DirectX gives developers the ability to issue work to multiple queues. There are a bunch of limitations here – in particular, only one queue can access non-ALU graphics hardware – but overall it gives both GPU developers and game developers tools to further improve performance and better implement certain rendering algorithms and technologies. Like DirectX 12’s other headlining features, async shading is a powerful tool, but it’s one whose potency will depend on the hardware it’s being executed on and what a game is attempting. Async shading itself is a bit of a catch-all term – not unlike calling a CPU/SoC a multi-core CPU – and can mean any number of things depending on the context. Hardware can have a different number of queues, different rules on how resources are shared, different rules on how queues are scheduled, etc. So not all async shading capable hardware is the same, and there will be varying levels of how much work can actually be done concurrently. At the same time from a throughput perspective async shading can only fill ALUs that aren’t already being fully utilized, so the upper limit to its benefits is whatever resources aren't already being used. All of this is in turn closely tied to the actual application being run, and how much of its shading/compute tasks can actually be executed concurrently. An application that can issue work to multiple queues but doesn’t actually have much work to issue to multiple queues will not benefit as much, whereas an application that can fill up multiple queues may benefit more. Ultimately it’s a technology whose benefit will vary on a case-by-case basis, with Ashes of the Singularity being one possible way to use the technology. FAQs & More Jumping back into the real world and the business that surrounds it, even though Ashes is still in beta, as one of the first games to use DX12 async shading, it’s going to be a big deal. AMD's Radeon Technologies Group for their part has been heavily promoting Ashes for some time now, and for them the release of this latest beta is definitely a major event. From a marketing standpoint RTG has been touting the benefits of low-level APIs and async shading for some time now, and this latest beta of Ashes brings the first potential killer app one step closer. Meanwhile from a technical perspective it’s fair to say that Ashes via DX12 addresses many of RTG’s perceived weakspots over the past few years: driver CPU utilization, multi-GPU performance, and GPU shader/ALU utilization. A successful DX12 game with both DX12 and DX11 rendering paths gives RTG a prime opportunity to show that these problems are resolved under DX12, so RTG is keen to show that off. To that end, we do want to quickly note that while this beta is being handled through Oxide/Stardock, RTG has also sent the press their own thoughts in a new Ashes benchmark guide. Meanwhile Oxide is distributing their own benchmark guide to the press for this latest beta. At the very end of the guide is a FAQ, which gives a good overview of what new functionality has been implemented in the latest beta, and what the developer’s polices are on IHV relations. Also included is a brief summary of Oxide’s plans to support Vulkan in the future. I’ve heard you allow source access to vendors? Is this true? Yes. Oxide and Stardock want our game to run as fast as possible and with as few issues as possible on everyone’s hardware. Thus, we have an open door policy. For security reasons, we can’t dive into details, but we should be clear that this level of source access is almost unprecedented in the game industry. It is not common industry practice to share source code with IHVs. The basic way it works is that we have branches in our code tree. Unfortunately, we can’t give complete unrestricted access to our entire source tree to everyone for legal reasons (our lawyers would rather us not share source at all, but we overrode them ;)), but we have created a special branch where not only can vendors see our source code, but they can even submit proposed changes. That is, if they want to suggest a change our branch gives them permission to do so. Naturally, any changes will be carefully reviewed by us and we don’t think it’s ever been made more simple. However, we stress that such changes are relatively rare and typically consist of bug fixes. This branch is synchronized directly from our main branch so it’s usually less than a week from our very latest internal main software development branch. IHVs are free to make their own builds, or test the intermediate drops that we give our QA. Typically, IHVs receive builds about the same time as our own QA department. However, because they can make their own builds, IHVs can end up with builds that are more current then our own QA department. Obviously, Oxide and Stardock are taking a huge risk in giving such level source access to everyone. We have significant IP in our code base which must actively protect. However, we’re strong believers in being transparent about our development process. Our hope is that sharing this information will make everyone’s products better. Does Oxide optimize specifically for any hardware? Oxide primarily optimizes at an algorithmic level, not for any specific hardware. We also take care to avoid the proverbial known “glass jaws” which every hardware has. However, we do not write our code or tune for any specific GPU in mind. We find this is simply too time consuming, and we must run on a wide variety of GPUs. We believe our code is very typical of a reasonably optimized PC game. How much performance should I gains from a second graphics card in my computer? This depends on your video cards. We expect around 70% scaling if you use two of the same card. However, mixing cards can vary the results. For example, you will never get more than twice the speed of the slowest video card. You would be better off just using the new card alone. If you are mixing and matching cards, we recommend running the benchmark in single GPU mode first, then matching cards which have similar single GPU scores. Why do multiple GPUs matter? Multiple GPU configurations are increasingly common amongst gamers. Moreover, it allows users with a reasonably new video card to greatly improve their performance by buying a second card, even if it is a different brand or model and gain performance. This will begin to matter more as gamers begin to migrate to 4K and higher resolution displays. Where can I get detailed benchmark results? In documents\my games\ashes of the singularity you will find a Benchmarks directory. Within it, the detailed log is kept. This log will store not only the aggregate timings, but additional information regarding the timings of every frame of the log. Where can I change settings? In documents\my games\ashes of the singularity you will see a settings.ini file. Within that, you can see many different settings to try. This should only be done by very technical, advanced users. Should you place the game in some sort of settings that prevent loading, you may always delete the settings.ini file and the game will regenerate it, setting it to default values. Is Oxide still supporting Mantle? Oxide is migrating the effort spent on Mantle to support on the upcoming Vulkan API. We have no solid time-table for Vulkan support at this time, however. How close to final is the code? In the era of digital updates, nothing is every really final. However, the code is nearing release form for our release on March 22nd. We expect few changes related to graphics rendering to occur before release. Does Oxide/Stardock have some sort of business deal with any IHV with regards to Async Compute? Is Oxide promoting this feature because of some kind of marketing deal? No. We have no marketing or business agreement to pursue or implement this feature. We pursued the multiple command queues also known as async compute because it is a new capability in D3D12 and Windows 10. That is, we implemented it entirely on our own accord and curiosity. Oxide is committed to exploiting as many capabilities of DX12 as possible. In the previous benchmark, were you using async compute? We had very basic support of this feature. During the process of development for Multi-GPU, we realized that some of the lessons learned and code written could be applied to async compute. Thus, this benchmark 2 has a much more advanced implementation of this feature. Do you have any recommended settings? All of the presets are appropriate for certain class of hardware. Internally, it is our expectation that a user with a high end video card would run at Extreme at 1600p. Though our game will attempt to auto detect settings appropriate for the video card, we tend to be a bit conservative with this detection and let users turn settings up. Ashes of the Singularity Benchmark 2.0 Along with the new functionality introduced in this week’s beta, this release also contains a modified version of the benchmark distributed with the previous version of Ashes. The new benchmark is still 3 minutes long and many of the camera tracks/unit placements are identical, but this latest version utilizes the models for another of the game’s factions, implements newer graphics effects, and is overall intended to be a more strenuous benchmark (performance optimizations not withstanding). And with that out of the way, let’s dive into benchmarking. As we don’t typically benchmark beta games, we want to reiterate that this is a true beta. We’ve already seen the performance of Ashes shift significantly since our last look at the game, and while the game is much closer to competition now, it is not yet final. Further optimizations or driver releases likely will further alter the performance of the game, so nothing here should be considered definitive about how the final game will perform. CPU: Intel Core i7-4960X @ 4.2GHz Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty X79 Professional Power Supply: Corsair AX1200i Hard Disk: Samsung SSD 840 EVO (750GB) Memory: G.Skill RipjawZ DDR3-1866 4 x 8GB (9-10-9-26) Case: NZXT Phantom 630 Windowed Edition Monitor: Asus PQ321 Video Cards: AMD Radeon R9 Fury X ASUS STRIX R9 Fury AMD Radeon R9 285 AMD Radeon HD 7970 NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X Video Drivers: NVIDIA Release 361.91 AMD Radeon Software 16.1.1 Hotfix OS: Windows 10 Pro Ashes of the Singularity Revisited DirectX 12 Single-GPU Performance Ashes of the Singularity Revisited More on Async Shading, the New Benchmark, & the Test DirectX 12 Single-GPU Performance DirectX 12 Multi-GPU Performance DirectX 12 vs. DirectX 11 The Performance Impact of Asynchronous Shading Closing Thoughts dustwalker13 - Thursday, February 25, 2016 - link or ... not to put to fine a point on it, nvidias program and strategy to optimize games for their cards (aka in some instances actively sabotaging the competitions performance through using specialized operations that run great on nvidias hardware but very poorly on others) has lead to a near perfect usage of DX11 for them while amd was struggling along. on ashes, where there is no such interference, amd seems to be able to utilize the strong points of its architecture (it seems to be better suited for DX12) while nvidia has had no chance to "optimize" the competition out of the top spot ... too bad spaceships do not have hair ... ;P prtskg - Thursday, February 25, 2016 - link Lol! spaceships don't have hair. I'd have upvoted your comment if there was such an option. HalloweenJack - Thursday, February 25, 2016 - link Waiting for Nvidia to `fix` async - just as they promised DX12 drivers for Fermi 4 months ago..... Harry Lloyd - Thursday, February 25, 2016 - link Well, AMD has had bad DX11 performance for years, they clearly focused their architecture on Mantle/DX12, because they knew they would be producing GPUs for consoles. That will finally pay off this year. NVIDIA focused on DX11, having a big advantage for four years, and now they have to catch up, if not with Pascal, then with Volta next year. doggface - Thursday, February 25, 2016 - link Personally as the owner of an nVidia card, I have to say Bravo AMD. That's some impressive gains and I look forward to the coming D12 GPU wars from which we will all benefit. minijedimaster - Thursday, February 25, 2016 - link Exactly. Also as a current Nvidia card owner, I don't feel the need to rush to a Windows 10 upgrade. Seems I have several months or more before I'll be looking into it. In the mean time DX11 will do just fine for me. mayankleoboy1 - Thursday, February 25, 2016 - link AMD released 16.2 Crimson Edition drivers with more performance for AotS. Will you be re-benchmarking the game? Link: http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/AMD... albert89 - Thursday, February 25, 2016 - link The reason why Nvidia is losing ground to AMD is because their GPU's are predominantly serial or DX11 while AMD as it is turning out is parallel (DX12) and has been for a number of years. And not only that, but are on their 3rd Gen of parallel architecture. watzupken - Thursday, February 25, 2016 - link Not sure if its possible to retest this with a Tonga card with 4GB Vram, i.e. R9 380x or 380? Just a little curious why it seems to be lagging behind quite a fair bit. Anyway, its good to see the investment in DX 12 paying off for AMD. At least owners of older AMD cards can get a performance boost when DX 12 become more popular this year and the next. Not too sure about Nvidia cards, but they seem to be very focused on optimizing for DX 11 with their current gen cards and certainly seems to be doing the right thing for themselves since they are still doing very well. silverblue - Friday, February 26, 2016 - link Tonga has more ACEs than Tahiti, so this could be one of those circumstances, given more memory, of Tonga actually beating out the 7970/280X. However, according to AT's own article on the subject - http://www.anandtech.com/show/9124/amd-dives-deep-... - AMD admits the extra ACEs are likely overkill, though to be fair, I think with DX12 and VR, we're about to find out.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line28
__label__cc	0.6907	0.3093	Monitoring schemes in child protection policy implementation in an elementary school: Implications for child-friendly schools of future 2022 IJRSE – Volume 11 Issue 12 Available Online: 14 May 2022 Author/s: Sapul, Jasmine C. Saint Louis University, Philippines (sapuljasminec@gmail.com) Across the globe, the fight against forms of child’s right violations has strongly advanced leading to the creation and enactment of laws, policies, and orders. In the Philippines, the Child Protection Policy (CPP) has been implemented. Reviewed literature and studies revealed the need to investigate the monitoring schemes of schools in implementing the CPP. In such light, this case study was conceptualized to describe the experiences of the CPP committee in monitoring CPP programs. Through thematic analysis of the interview transcriptions, four monitoring schemes emerged which were dubbed as CARE. CARE stands for creating partnership with the community, asking parent’s participation, regularizing CPP committee meeting, and establishing emergency hotline number. With these findings, the study concludes that the school and the CPP committee strictly adhere to the CPP and their functions. Hence, other schools are encouraged to formulate and adopt their contextualized monitoring schemes in implementing the CPP. Keywords: affective states, asynchronous learning, attitude, industrial technology, new normal education, technical instruction DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2022.322 Sapul J. (2022). Monitoring schemes in child protection policy implementation in an elementary school: Implications for child-friendly schools of future. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 11(12), 61-70. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2022.322	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line33
__label__cc	0.524691	0.475309	PSR & VN DAV HIGH SCHOOL, KOVVUR ANDHRA PRADESH-534350 Manager and Regional Officer Message Mandatory Public Disclose Transport Fee CCA Planner Student Strength This Town was earlier referred as Govur. According to Brahma Puranam, Kovvur (Govuru) is considered as the place of Gautama Maharishi Ashramam. Kovvuru is a transformed name of Govuru which originated from the above. The names of various places around Kovvuru highlight this fact. It is believed that Gautama established a Vijneswara temple in the South and a Kumaraswami temple in the North of his Ashrama. These are currently known as Vijjeswaram and Kumaradevam. The place where Gautama ploughed the farm was Arikirevula which is transformed to Arikirevu. Vadapalli, Munikoodali, Brahmanagudem were the places of Rishis. The place where Ahalya lived was called Togumi which is currently called Togummi. The place where the cow was Died was chavugallu which is currently called Chagallu .Kovvuru Goshpada Kshetram is very sacred place and a must visit place during pushkaras. Kovvuru is situated on the west bank of the Godavari River, at distance of 92 km from the district headquarters Eluru. It is located at 17.0167°N 81.7333°E and is the Most Peaceful and Devotional Town in the West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, “Goshpada Kshetram” very well Known Spiritual Tourist Place, Where Godavari Pushkaralu takes place. The other distinguishing feature of the Godavari River is, it has a Road- cum- Rail Bridge which is one of the longest in India which connects Kovvur town with Rajahmundry city. The town is also blessed with three Vedic educational institutions. At that time, the local people were very much interested to install the DAV School in Kovvur and they had approached the DAV Organization. Shri.Potru.Brahmanandam, M.D., DEVI Sea Foods, a Multi-National Company has come forwarded to establish the DAV Institution in Kovvur. The great philanthropist has donated the 2 Acers of land in the out cuts of the town. Finally, the school has been established on 23rdJune 2003 with very few children from LKG to Class V and the school was in South Zone under the jurisdiction of Mrs. Seetha Kiran, Regional Director till April’2014. Later on the school moved to Andhra Pradesh Zone-I under the jurisdiction of Mrs. Minoo Aggarwal, Manager & Regional Officer. Initially the School building was in rented building for five years. The Donor again helped to construct a huge school building with 14 Class Rooms and then the school building was inaugurated on 2nd October 2007 by Shri.R.N.Mittal, the Vice President, DAV College Managing Committee. The school is following the ideology of the Swami Dayanand Saraswathi while teaching – learning practices to impart the educational, spiritual and cultural values among the children. The school is conducting and organizing various co-curricular activities sports and games, science fares, talent test to face the tomorrow’s challenges at the global level. Due to this, the school is able to produce the children with human touch and been proved the same during their actions. The school never thinks about the results but concentrates only on quality, purity in thoughts and actions. Even though, every year the school is achieving extraordinary results during the Board Examinations with the hard work of the children, commitment & dedication of the staff, great tremendous support by the parents & grandparents of the children and excellent guidelines by the DAV Fraternity. Still we are in hungry to provide and improve our school to serve the people in the immediate vicinity with the enlightened torch of education. We impart the education that helps the children to imbibe a sense of deep patriotism, a disciplined outlook, deeply dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. We aim at creative environment, conductive to the development of every child mentally, physically, morally and spiritually. In short, we equip the children to face the competitive world with different competitive tests with confidence. We concentrate on the all-round development of the children. Everything is possible to make human touch citizens, if a child gets love & affection from family, meaningful integrated education from school and sensible atmosphere in the society. We try our best with all the stake holders of the institution. We believe that every child has a dream and the potential to make difference and we believe in helping him to achieve it. We hope to continue making a positive difference to the lives of the children under our care. The school believes in growth with vision and is confident that it shall be able to achieve its dreams, with the help of parents. We try our best to inculcate enduring values in the children in order to facilitate the growth of a nation of global citizens, committed to world peace and progress. Great care is taken to ensure that children gain exposure to ‘creative activities’ and ‘life skills management’ besides academics, so that, they are empowered to become confident, self-motivated seekers of knowledge. The School hopes to realize its goals with the support and guidance of the parents and well-wishers. The School is committed to help the children develop holistically to fire their interests in learning and help them to realize their full potential irrespective of the circumstances they are born into. A few milestones have been reached; many more are yet to be conquered. We are confident of scaling greater heights and bringing further renown to the DAV banner. PSR & VN DAV HIGH SCHOOL VEMULURU ROAD, KOVVUR, WEST GODAVARI, E-Mail: psrvndavkovvur27@gmail.com Website: www.davkovvur.com © PSR & VN DAV HIGH SCHOOL, KOVVUR (ANDHRA PRADESH). All Rights Reserved.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line34
__label__cc	0.675835	0.324165	Copian Succession Planning for Literacy and Basic Skills Agencies and Networks – Overview (2012) This Overview is part of the Succession Planning for Literacy and Basic Skills Agencies and Networks - Toolkit, available at: http://library.copian.ca/item/8611. Robyn Cook-Ritchie Complete record details Essential Skills Ontario - Working Together for a Higher Skilled Ontario [Video - 3:32] (2012) Produced by Essential Skills Ontario (ESO), this brief video features ESO officials, along with representatives from both the public and private sector, discussing the ways that both jobs and skills have changed over the past 25 years. One person points out that jobs once considered menial now require digital skills. For example, a maid in a hotel may have to use a handheld electronic device to report which rooms have been cleaned. Essential Skills Ontario The Implementation of the Skills Development Employment Benefit Program: A Preliminary Look (2000) This report was prepared for the Toronto Training Board, an independent, non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors representing business, labour, women, persons with disabilities, visible/racial minorities, Francophones and educators/trainers. Leela Viswanathan The replacements – Non-permanent teachers (2008) Lessons in Learning – November 13, 2008 Non-permanent teachers are known by a variety of titles, including substitute teachers, supply teachers, occasional teachers, or teachers on call. Whatever title they are given, they play an important role in Canada’s education systems: between Kindergarten and Grade 12, a child will be taught by a non-permanent teacher the equivalent of one full year. Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) Literacy and Policing in Canada: Target Crime with Literacy [Video – 5:43] (2009) This video focuses on an initiative of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), aimed at making police aware of how low literacy may affect the people they deal with. Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Essential Skills Profiles: Top 50 Entry-Level Jobs in Canada (2011) This document, published by Kingston Literacy & Skills, is a resource that links literacy practitioners, case managers, employment counsellors, assessors, employers, and lower-skill clients within the framework of Essential Skills. Karen McGregor Carla Douglas Workplace Learning in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Effective Practices for Improving Productivity and Competitiveness (2009) Overview Report This report looks at how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can improve productivity and performance by developing their human resources. The Conference Board of Canada interviewed key personnel from 65 SMEs – including public, private and not-for-profit organizations – in 10 countries in order to understand the environment that best fosters effective learning programs. The Conference Board of Canada The Road to Basic Skills Training and the Workplace: List of reference materials by stage (1999) This document offers a capsule summary of basic skills training and the workplace. Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec Initiatives fédérales-provinciales conjointes en matière d'alphabétisation (IFPCA) The bottom line, No. 13 (1999) This issue’s lead article focuses on the award received by Winnipeg-based Bristol Aerospace for its efforts in workplace literacy. Bristol implemented its Adult Basic Education (ABE) program in 1995. Western Canada Workplace Essential Skills Training Network (WWestNet) The bottom line, No. 8 (1998) This issue features an article on the movement by organized labour, particularly in western and northern Canada, to increase its role in providing basic education to working people. The goal is to see literacy become a tool for workers to effect social and economic change. Jobs in Canada: Where, What and For Whom? Literacy Changes Lives: What's the value of lifelong learning? Meet Brett, Gideon and Chris [Video - 1:56] Literacy Changes Lives: Meet Michael Moore [Video - 1:35] The Five E's for Health: Understanding eLiteracies for eLearning in Electronic Educational Environments Literacy Changes Lives: Meet Chris [Video - 1:12] A Roundtable for Action [Video – 1:26] Employment Law & Labour Standards - Tutor Manual Compiled Responses of LBS teachers in Ottawa to a questionnaire about their numeracy teaching practices and needs Supported Job Search - Part B: Student Manual © 2023 Copian Library	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line35
__label__cc	0.692499	0.307501	To Place Artificial Intelligence To Perform Your Blog » To Place Artificial Intelligence To Perform Previous: Ukraine Travel Guidance Next: London Football Club Guide Items To Do Time Out London A newcomer to the field, New York City-based Lemonade hopes to reverse that reputation by utilizing technology and behavioral science to generate a more quickly and a lot more transparent service. Click through the up coming webpage Artificial intelligence is going to change each sector, but we have to recognize its limits.Alongside the excitement and hype about our developing reliance on artificial intelligence, there is worry about the way the technologies functions. A recent MIT Technology Assessment article titled The Dark Secret at the Heart of AI" warned: No one particular genuinely knows how the most sophisticated algorithms do what they do. That could be a dilemma." 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HPE, Arm, SUSE, and the universities of Bristol, Edinburgh and Leicester will invest into Catalyst UK, a three year programme to establish one of the biggest Arm-primarily based supercomputer deployments to accelerate deployment of artificial intelligence accessible to each academia and industry across the UK.The 'Future of Jobs' report concluded that jobs would be displaced in each and every business, though the influence would vary considerably, with the biggest adverse losses probably to be in healthcare, reflecting the rise of telemedicine, followed by power and financial solutions.This doesn't mean we have nothing at all to worry about. On the contrary, the A.I. merchandise that now exist are improving more rapidly than most individuals recognize and promise to radically transform our planet, not constantly for the much better. They are only tools, not a competing kind of intelligence. 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__label__cc	0.55781	0.44219	Teaching & Events Hanappi, Doris. “Job Insecurity and Life Satisfaction: Do Parents’ Jobs at Risk Hurt More?” Presented at the SCANCOR Seminar, School of Education, February 13, Stanford University, CA. Hanappi, Doris. “Linking Perceived Economic Uncertainty and Fertility Decisions. Evidence from Switzerland.” Presented at the Demography Brown Bag Seminar, October 29, University of California, Berkeley, CA. Hanappi, Doris, V.-A. Ryser, L. Bernardi, and J.-M. LeGoff, J.-M. “Changes in Employment Uncertainty and the Fertility Intention-Behavior Link: An Analysis Based on the Swiss Household Panel Data.” Presented at the CPI Inequality Workshop, May 23, Stanford University, Stanford, CA. Hanappi, Doris. “Bourdieu’s Contribution to the Social Organization of the Economy: A View from Field Theory.” Presented at the Joint Conference of the Association for Heterodox Economics, French Association of Political Economy/Association, and International Initiative for Promoting Political Economy, July 5–8, Pantheon-Sorbonne University, Paris. Hanappi, Doris, V.-A. Ryser, L. Bernardi, and J.-M. LeGoff. “Precarious Work and Its Short-Term Impact on Reproductive Decision-making.” Presented at the Swiss Foundation for Research in the Social Sciences Lunch Seminar, June 20, University of Lausanne, Lausanne. Presentations at conferences and professional meetings Hanappi, Doris and I. Buber-Ennser, I. (2017). “When Work Matters for Fertility Intentions and Subsequent Behavior: Evidence from two waves of the Austrian Gender and Generation Survey.” Paper presented at the PAA Annual Meeting, April 27-29, Chicago. Hanappi, Doris, V.-A. Ryser, L. Bernardi, and J.-M. LeGoff, J.-M. 2017. “Changes in Employment Uncertainty and the Fertility Intention-Behavior Link: An Analysis Based on the Swiss Household Panel Data.” Poster presented at the PAA Annual Meeting, April 27-29, Chicago. Hanappi, Doris, and O. Lipps. “Job Insecurity, Parenthood and Life-Satisfaction: Do Jobs at Risk Hurt More If You Care?” Presented at SASE’s 28th Annual Meeting, June 24–26, UC Berkeley, Berekeley, CA. Hanappi, D., and Buber-Ennser, I. “When Work Matters for Family Planning: Evidence from the Austrian Generations and Gender Survey.” Presented at SASE’s 28th Annual Meeting, June 24–26, UC Berkeley, Berekeley, CA. Buber-Ennser, I., and D. Hanappi. “The Association Between Changes in Family Composition, Parental Status, and Health. Longitudinal Evidence from the Austrian Generations and Gender Survey.” Presented at the 2015 GGS User Conference. Hanappi, Doris, V.-A. Ryser, and L. Bernardi. “Job Quality, Gender Role Attitude, and Short-Term Fertility Intentions in Switzerland. Population Roundtable: Predictors of Fertility in Low Fertility Contexts.” Presented at the 12th ESA Conference, August 25–28, Prague, and at the 2015 ASA Annual Meeting, August 22–25, Chicago. Ryser, V.-A., Doris Hanappi, L. Bernardi, and J.-M. LeGoff. How Does Employment Quality Impact Fertility Intentions? Evidence from the Swiss Household Panel.” Presented at the 8th International Conference of the Swiss Household Panel, June 1-2, Lausanne. Hanappi, Doris and C. Mason. “The Value of Intentions as Predictor for Subsequent Fertility Behavior in a Low Fertility Context.” Presented at PAA, April 30–May 2, San Diego. Ryser, V.-A., Doris Hanappi, L. Bernardi, and J.-M. LeGoff. “The Relationship between Employment Quality and Fertility Intentions: Results from Switzerland.” Presented at the 7th European Society on Family Relations (ESFR) Congress, September 3–6, Madrid. Rendall, M., A. De Rose, A. Evans, E. Gray, Doris Hanappi, F. Kreute, T. Lappegard, L. Reeder, Marit Rønsen, O. Thevenon, and L. Toulemon. “Employment Impacts on Partnership and Parenthood Entry in Different Family-Policy Regimes.” Presented at the European Population Conference, June 25–28, Budapest. Hanappi, Doris, V.-A. Ryser, L. Bernardi, and J.-M. LeGoff. “Changes in Employment Uncertainty and the Fertility Intention-Behavior Link: An Analysis Based on the Swiss Household Panel Data.” Presented at the 109th Annual American Sociological Association Meeting. August 16–19, San Francisco Hanappi, Doris, V.-A. Ryser, L. Bernardi, and J.-M. LeGoff. “Bad Jobs and Fertility Intentions in Switzerland. Changing Families and Fertility Choices.” Presented at the International Conference Funded by the Norwegian Research Council and Statistics, June 6–7, Oslo. Salamin, X., and Doris Hanappi. “Women and International Assignments: A Systematic Literature Review Exploring Textual Data by Correspondence Analysis.” Presented at the 13th European Academy of Management. June 26–29, Galatasaray University, Istanbul. Hanappi, Doris, O. Lipps, L. Bernardi, and J.-M. Falter. “Modeling Job Quality, Insecurity, and Work-Family Incompatibility Effects on Families’ Well-Being: Does a Precarious Job Hurt More If Work-Family Life Articulation Is Difficult?” Presented at SASE’s 24th Annual Meeting, June 28–30, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA. Hanappi, Doris, V.-A. Ryser, J.-M. Le Goff, and L. Bernardi. “Minding the Downside of Market Flexibilization. Does Precarious Work Affect Short-Term Fertility Intentions and Their Realization?” Presented at the European Population Conference, June 13–16, University of Stockholm, Sweden. Hanappi, Doris and L. Bernardi. “Exploring the Link between Work Precariousness and Short-Term Fertility Intentions and Their Realization.” Presented at the Meeting of the Working Group of the NCCR Sub-Project Vulnerability at the Interface of Professional and Family Life: Gender and Occupational Trajectories, November 22, University of Lausanne, Lausanne. Hanappi, Doris. “Fields, Human Behaviour, and Uncertainty: Is the Bourdieuian Actor an Actor of Change?” Presented at the Annual Conference of the European Association for Evolutionary Political Economy, October 27–30, Vienna. Hanappi, Doris, V.-A. Ryser, L. Bernardi, and J.-M. LeGoff. “The Impact of Work Precariousness on Childbearing Intentions and their Realization: Evidence from Switzerland.” Presented at the 10th Conference of the European Sociological Association, September 7–10, Geneva. Hanappi, Doris. “Understanding Market Fields and Uncertainty: A Field and Habitus-Based Approach.” Presented at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics, June 23–25, University Autónoma of Madrid, Madrid. Hanappi, Doris and F. Bühlmann. “Field and Trajectories: Two Concepts to Explore the Swiss Labour Market.” Presented at the 6th International Conference of Panel Data Users in Switzerland, June 8–9, University of Lausanne, Lausanne. Hanappi, Doris. “Swiss Labour Force Survey Overview. Conceptual, Statistical and Methodological Basis.” Presented at the Meeting of the Working Group of the NCCR Sub-Project Vulnerability at the Interface of Professional and Family Life: Gender and Occupational Trajectories, December 14, University of Lausanne, Lausanne. Hanappi, Doris. “When Information Asymmetries Govern the Market Field: Making Sense of Labor Markets.” Presented at the 3rd ESA Sociology of Culture RN Mid-Term Conference, October 7–9, Bocconi University, Milan. Hanappi, Doris. “Work Life Courses in Post-Industrial Labour Markets.” Presented at the TransEurope Young Researcher Workshop, June 18–19, University of Turin, Turin. Hanappi, Doris. “The Dilemma of Rationality: Individual Optimization, Embeddedness, and Economic Reason.” Presented at the 10th European Academy of Management, May 19–22, University of Tor Vergata, Rome. Hanappi, Doris and L. Bernardi. “Gender, Work, and Vulnerability: A Multilevel Life Course Perspective.” Presented at the International Labour Process Conference, March 15–17, Rutgers University, New Brusnwick, NJ. Hanappi, Doris. “Preparation of Textual Data for Multiple Correspondence Analysis. Data Extraction from OVID and CSA via a Python Script.” Presented at Laboratory of Life Course Studies Work Meeting, May 12, University of Lausanne, Lausanne. Hanappi, Doris. “Exploring the Link between Tacit Knowledge and Assessment Mechanisms on Professional and Managerial Job Markets: Theoretical Challenges and Empirical Pitfalls.” Presented at the International Labour Process Conference, March 15–17, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Hanappi, Doris. “A Tower of Babel? Career Trajectories across Fields, within Social Space, and over Time: An Empirical Framework.” Presented at the PaVie Conference Cycle, November 25, University of Geneva, Geneva. Hanappi, Doris and N. Le Feuvre. “Contradiction or Congruence? The Value of Feminization Models for the Sociological Analysis of Modern Careers.” Presented at the Identity Congress of the Swiss Sociological Society, September 7–9, Geneva. Hanappi, Doris. “On Signals and Symbols in a Field and Habitus Perspective of Careers.” Presented at the Identity Congress of the Swiss Sociological Society, September 7–9, Geneva. Hanappi, Doris. “An Integrative Approach to Careers of Managers and Young Professionals.” Presented at the 22nd Workshop on Strategic HRM of the European Institute for Advanced Studies of Management, April 19–20, Brussels. Instructor, Course: Introduction to Sociology & Inequality Stanford, Pre-Collegiate Studies, Summer 2017 [Syllabus] OLLI@Instructor, Course: The New Family UC Berkeley, Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI), Spring 2017 [Pitch Video] [Syllabus] Interdisciplinary Teaching Series (OFIT), Teaching on: Active Learning UC Berkeley, Humanities and Social Science Association (HSSA), single session, Spring 2017 Interdisciplinary Teaching Series (OFIT), Teaching on: Fertility and the Great Recession. Crossing Disciplinary Boundaries of Theory and Data Instructor, Gender and Careers Department of Human Resource Management, University of Fribourg, Spring 2012 Replacement Lecturer, General Introduction to Sociology Institute of Social Sciences, University of Lausanne, 2009-2010 Invited Lecturer, Post-Graduate Training Program of Social Policy University of Geneva, Spring 2010 Invited Lecturer, Empirical Research Department of Public Management, University of Konstanz, Spring 2010 Instructor, Sociology Seminar Institute of Social Sciences, University of Lausanne, Spring 2009 University of California Berkeley 2232 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720-2120 dorish@demog.berekely.edu © 2016 Doris Hanappi	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line38
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__label__cc	0.695835	0.304165	Newsletter N°14 - June 2014 new! Newsletter N°13 - March 2014 Newsletter Nº12 - December 2013 Newsletter N°11 - September 2013 Newsletter Nº10 - June 2013 Newsletter Nº9 - March 2013 Newsletter Nº8 - December 2012 Newsletter Nº7 - September 2012 Newsletter Nº6 - June 2012 Subscribe to the iTEC newsletter here Second iTEC magazine published The major pan-European project on the design of the future classroom, iTEC, has come to its close at the end of August 2014. In the project European Schoolnet worked with education ministries, technology providers and research organisations to transform the way that technology is used in schools. Over the course of the project, educational tools and resources were piloted in over 2,500 classrooms across 20 European countries, with the goal of providing a sustainable model for fundamentally redesigning teaching and learning. The project involved 26 project partners, including 14 Ministries of Education, and funding of €9.45 million from the European Commission’s FP7 programme. The results of the project have been published in a form of a magazine "Designing the future classroom" Nº2, available in five languages. The articles include stories from teachers and project partners, as well as a preview to the iTEC school pilot results and training activities, including the Future Classroom Scenarios course. The magazine includes also articles on two related projects: Living Schools Lab and Creative Classrooms Lab. Download the magazine "Designing the future classroom" Nº2 here: The previous issue of the magazine is available in English (published: Oct 2013) By Elina Jokisalo Trends survey - What will the future classroom be like? September 9, 2014 11:45 AM What will learning look like in 2020? How do you see the classroom in five years from now? How will technology be used to support teaching and learning? European Schoolnet, a unique partnership organisation of 30 Ministries of Education from across Europe, wants to hear your opinion! Make your opinions heard in this five-minute survey and help shape the future classroom. All teachers, educators and anyone interested in the future of teaching and learning are welcome to reply to this survey. All answers are anonymous, but you can leave your email and name if you want to be contacted. Read more about the Future Classroom Lab at http://fcl.eun.org and about European Schoolnet and trends. Take part in the survey through one of the links below: How to support independent learning - Interview with Kerry Shoebridge "The iTEC project has given me additional confidence to deliver project-based learnint and design Learning Activities that are slightly outside od the normal ways of teaching", Kerry Shoebridge tells. She is a physical education teacher at Shireland Collegiate Academy, UK, and took part in the iTEC project through starting to use a SMART interactive whiteboard in her school. Watch the full interview here! Preview of the iTEC pilot evaluation final results iTEC has piloted Future Classroom Scenarios and Learning Activities with some 50,000 students in over 2,500 classrooms in 19 countries, but has there been an effective return on the investment made in the project? Over the four years, the evaluators gathered the views of teachers and students (some 1,488 were surveyed), national coordinators and policy-makers through surveys, interviews, focus groups, case studies and observations. The results were collated under three headings in the final evaluation report. Here is a foretaste of them. Impact on learners and learning Students developed their 21st century skills, notably independent learning, and felt that they would perform better in examinations. Students took on new roles in classes, becoming peer-assessors, peer-tutors, and co-designers of their learning, even teacher trainers. Participation in Learning Activities underpinned by the iTEC approach impacted positively on student motivation. “80% of students surveyed in cycle 5 (n=1444) agreed that the knowledge and skills they had gained through participating in iTEC would help them to do better in their assessments.” Impact on teachers and teaching The Scenario Development and Learning Activity Design process was clearly seen as innovative. Teachers’ digital competencies and pedagogy were enhanced. Teachers became more enthusiastic about their pedagogical practices. There was increased use of technology, integrated throughout the learning process rather than only for research or presentation. More collaboration took place between teachers within and beyond schools, facilitated through online communities. As the iTEC approach matured over the five cycles, there was more evidence of widespread adoption. The scenario-led design process could support mainstreaming of innovation. The library of Scenarios, Learning Stories and Learning Activities were seen as a valuable output of iTEC to support system-wide innovation. In countries where iTEC aligns with national policies and strategies, the iTEC approach is likely to be adopted and to influence future practices. The iTEC final evaluation report will be available online briefly. Scenario Development Environment waits for you! The Scenario Development Environment (SDE) is a web application that provides support for the entire process of creating Future Classroom Scenarios: outlining Scenarios, discovering educational resources to be used in Scenarios, and drafting original Scenarios, but also adapting Future Classroom Scenarios created by others to teachers’ and students’ particular needs. Outlining Scenarios For the outlining of Scenarios, the SDE provides a simple editor, with a carefully designed interface. The users can also work collaboratively. The published works serve as an inspiration for other teachers, resulting perhaps in new, more exciting Scenarios. The published Scenarios are available at www.itec-sde.net/en/scenarios Adding educational resources The SDE makes discovering educational resources easy and quick. The users can explore numerous documentaries, places of interest, lectures, courses, biographies, and many other types of educational resources. The exploratory search in the SDE leads the user from one topic to another, and proposed similar resources to the ones already selected. To discover the exploratory search, take a look at the Iliad by Homer in the SDE. Drafting Scenarios For drafting Future Classroom Scenarios, the SDE provides a “lightweight” editor for creating narrative descriptions, which combine educational resources with text to form a storybook. Take a look to narratives created by other teachers in www.itec-sde.net/en/experiences Once starting to interact with the SDE — exploring, bookmarking educational resources, etc. — the tool will learn the topics of interest of each user and can make useful recommendations of educational resources. The SDE uses state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence techniques to provide this service. Aulainnova - Innovation inspired by iTEC In June 2013, Innova&Educación started a project with Promethean to involve 10 schools from across Spain to work using the iTEC resources. The project was advertised through social networks, a video on PowToon, and school visits, resulting in about 40 schools applying out of which 10 were selected. To their credit, the schools involved in the project turned out to be very open-minded and prepared to try out innovative approaches to develop their teaching. Some schools undertook even deeper transformations in their practices. For example the school Nuestra Señora de Las Victorias in Madrid decided to develop interdisciplinary work and give teachers the freedom to organise their schedules with more freedom. They also wanted to measure student competences and skills in different subjects like informatics, art and English. The developed a project about life in the XIX Century, during which the students developed their audio-visual, reflection and English-language skills, and communicated with outside experts. Another inspiring example is the Colegio Base in Madrid that participated in English and mathematics projects. In mathematics the school were chosen to attend the Euromaths Competition in Sweden where they could show their work on creating games with ActivInspire and Scratch. The technique was used subsequently to create games for geometry and robotics. Another school, CEIP San Julián in Andalucía, also worked with geometry and games, and invited students’ families to play them. The English International College in Marbella participated through geography and languages. They carried out data collection during field trips and imported data into the classroom systems through apps like MyTracks and Google Earth. They also used data sensors outside with tablet software like ClassFlow. In languages they experimented with Augmented Reality by using Aurasma together with ClassFlow. To communicate and share, the teachers in the project used groups in Edmodo and Facebook, Twitter (#Aulainnova), shared files at Google Drive, chats in Google Hangout, and other tools like TeamUp, VoiceThread and Flipgrid. Several teachers have commented on the positive effects of the project, for example Chris Long, Head of Humanities EIC Marbella, Spain, tells that “the impact of the iTEC project has been immense as it gave a number of departments the confidence to develop scenario based learning as a way to incorporate and develop the technology”. Article by María Florenzano, Educational Technology Consultant, Innova&Educación, Spain Future Classroom Scenarios online course - 2nd edition will start in July! The 2nd edition of the Future Classroom Scenarios course, by the European Schoolnet Academy will start on 28 July 2014. The enrollment for the course will open on 20 June. 1st edition - a resounding success The 1st edition of the course was unquestionably a huge success: over 80% of respondents to the course evaluation survey rated the course “very good” with another 19% rating it “good”. “This course has given me new energy and inspiration. I love my job, but every once in a while you need a professional development that gets you reenergized. So thank you. I also learned [about] many new tools such as Aurasma, Padlet, Tricider etc. that I plan to use in my classroom. I also started to approach my planning process in [the] light of the new ideas from the course”, one of the participants commented. Completion of the course’s modules was very high, at 90%, while 55% of those who started the course also completed it. Almost 70% of teachers reported having changed their classroom setup since completing the course. Read more about the evaluation of the first course here. 2nd edition starting in July - sign up now! The Future Classroom Scenarios course aims to introduce teachers, headteachers and ICT coordinators in schools to concepts, tools, and exchanges about the future classroom. The course is designed in response to the increasing challenges faced by educators around the world to accommodate the rising importance of technology in education and the impact this has on teaching and learning. The 2nd edition will start in 28 July. The course covers six modules which introduce you to key concepts like 21st century skills and allow you to exchange with your peers about your own experiences of trying out new activities and technologies in the classroom. During the course we will also reflect and discuss the role of technology tools in the future classroom and your current teaching and learning environments. A number of tools are introduced which help the process of innovation in the school and classroom but are equally useful for your everyday teaching practices. Read more and get enrolled here If you are a science teacher, don't miss out the 2nd edition of another EUN Academy course "Innovative Practices for Engaging STEM Teaching" which will re-start on 18 August. Prototype of iTEC's People & Events directory launched June 4, 2014 12:08 PM The People and Events Directory offers a community where teachers and educationalists can find others with similar interests and share knowledge and experiences of using Learning Activities. The platform has been developed within the EC-funded iTEC project and is being tested currently as a prototype. To further develop the directory, the users' are invited to submit their feedback. Read more about P&E directory here or access it here (login required) Interactive local history project - iTEC in Spetalan school, Norway Pupils at Spetalen School in Norway created an interactive walking trail as part of local history project. The pupils had studied myths and legends associated with their local area, and then created multimedia presentations on their chosen story. The pupils' presentations were then uploaded on the class blog, and a QR code was generated for each individual story. The QR codes were then printed off and left at the various points around the local area where the legends supposedly took place. Pupils were then able to walk the trail, scan the QR codes and view one another’s' presentation at the 'scene of the crime', so to speak. The project was carried out with iTEC's partner in Norway, the Norwegian Centre for ICT in Education. "I think the project is very interesting, the technical set-up was easy, and the students loved it", said Jørund Høie Skaug, who leads the iTEC project in Norway. Final iTEC school pilot - 2,500 classrooms reached during four years Classrooms from 16 countries are taking take part in the fifth and final cycle of the iTEC school pilots which has been underway since the beginning of this year. When the iTEC project was launched in 2010, the goal was to involve 1,000 classrooms across Europe in the pilots. Now, as the project draws towards the end of the piloting phase, it has reached almost 2,500 classrooms. The last cycle is special also in the way it’s being implemented: the project’s National Pedagogical Coordinators will design Learning Activities tailored specifically to teachers in their country. One activity that has been developed for teachers in Finland is ‘Ten sticks on a tablet’: children visit a retirement home to learn about the games that were played by children in previous generations, and also engage in exchange by teaching older people how to use and play games on tablet computers. According to one of the teachers who reviewed the activity, “The concept looks excellent, it is well-described and has lots of potential for innovation, in particular the role given to the students includes good potential for change in student’s attitudes towards learning”. Further details on the ‘Ten sticks on a tablet’ activity can be found at http://www.itec-sde.com/en/activities/68 (registration is required, but everybody is free to register). 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__label__cc	0.613036	0.386964	Merlin Club S04E01, 02: “The Darkest Hour” or “Haunted Sparkle Vagina Full of Ghosts” Read moreMerlin Club S04E01, 02: “The Darkest Hour” or “Haunted Sparkle Vagina Full of Ghosts” Jealous Hater’s Book Club: Apolonia, chapter three While Jamie McGuire was busy favoriting tweets that threatened bloggers this weekend, I was reading chapter three of her book. I shall struggle to remain objective. Read moreJealous Hater’s Book Club: Apolonia, chapter three DON’T DO THIS EVER (An advice column for writers): “Just Say Hale No To The Taliban” edition What. The fuck. Is happening? If you didn’t get a chance to read the last installment of DON’T DO THIS EVER, then you should hop on over there , because otherwise you will be muy confuso. In the wake of Kathleen Hale’s stalking of blogger Blythe Harris, book bloggers developed a plan to stick up for their rights. They rallied support for a “blogger blackout.” The concept is simple: for a week, these bloggers don’t review. Some bloggers have taken it further, making it their new policy to not review any recent releases for the foreseeable future. This is to make a point not only to badly behaving authors like Kathleen Hale, but to publishers, who rely on book bloggers as a source of free publicity. The message they’re sending, loud and clear, is that without them, it’s pretty damn hard to grow a readership these days. But one author, Deborah Smith, sees the blackout differently. She thinks it’s… sing it with me now, because you know this tune… It appears to have started on October 20th, with this tweet: This is where Deborah Smith learned about irony. So, now that we’re aware that we’re dealing with an author who thinks irony is “people doing something I don’t understand in a way that I feel personally affects me,” the rest of these tweets will make more sense in context. Ole Debbie here does not care. In fact, she doesn’t care so much on October 22, that she continues to tweet about it: for literally days: Apparently, bloggers taking a single week off from reviewing and declaring that they won’t buy books or receive ARCs from authors who support Kathleen Hale in the wake of her admission of stalking, is an attempt to punish authors. Smith’s reasoning seems to be that because bloggers receive ARCs from publishers, authors should be allowed to stalk them. Wait a minute. Hang on. Kathleen Hale didn’t “respond to reviews.” She spent months stalking a blogger online, plotting to get her address, and methodically planning a confrontation at the blogger’s home. This wasn’t some spur of the moment bad decision making. Hale rented a car months in advance, and drove to Harris’s house to call her out in person. That’s why bloggers are scared and protesting. Furthermore, there’s no law that says an author can’t respond to a review. Respond all you want. But people are free to react to that response, and if everyone thinks you’re a dipshit, well. You don’t really have a say in that. Here, Smith has turned the car around. We’re not going to ProtectHalesville today. We’re heading right on back to bad reviews are bullying country. So, here we are on that lonely, delusional road so many authors drive us down. Smith appears to truly believe that she and other authors are entitled to the free publicity that those ARCs, giveaways, and interviews provide for them, without having to maintain a standard of behavior up to and including “don’t stalk people.” For a blogger to deny an author a platform to market themselves is nothing short of, well… terrorism? Here, Smith is referring to the doxxing of Kathleen Hale by twitter user @WhatTheEff. When bloggers on the #HaleNo tag saw this going down, they rejoiced and patted each other on the back for being hypocrites and bullies. Oh. No, that’s not what happened at all: In fact, a lot of people reported @WhatTheEff. I know I reported them. But Smith, seeking to cement her place as the Ann Coulter of the romance world, won’t let the Taliban thing go: And if her hysterics over bloggers taking a week off from reviewing–remember, that’s what she’s pissed about, that bloggers won’t review books for one week and some are choosing to boycott authors who support an author who stalked someone over a GoodReads status update–weren’t offensive enough yet, well, hold on to your hat. Good ole fashioned white supremacy is just the pick-me-up you need to keep your overdramatic twitter rant fresh and exciting: Thanks to @FangirlJeanne for the screencap. She’s also got some words for bloggers who aren’t sympathetic enough to ever-flowing white tears: Smith apparently has made something of a name for herself on Twitter based on her Islamaphobic tweets and harassment of women of color. I’m sure you’re all shocked. Apparently, bloggers are overreacting to a “minor incident” of stalking: Saying, “I don’t want an angry author nursing an ego boo-boo to roll up to my door intending to do god-knows-what to me in retaliation” is no more bullying than giving a book a bad review in the first place. There are many, many more tweets that I’ve screencapped from this nonsense, but they all say basically the same thing: Deborah Smith believes that she, as an author (and publisher; she is co-founder of BelleBooks), is entitled to free publicity, great reviews, and unending adulation from the blogging community. And if she doesn’t get all of that, she’s being victimized by terrorists. I’m just saying, if I were Deborah Smith, I wouldn’t be demanding reviews from bloggers right this minute. Look, if you want an example of “burning bridges,” this is the one, right here. Authors, when are you going to wise up? Book bloggers are out there, sharing their hobby in a way that benefits you. These are people who are so passionate about reading that they want to share their experiences with other readers and get them excited over your books. It’s done without pay (regardless of what Smith seems to believe, ARCs don’t pay the bills), it’s a ton of work, and it all encourages readers to buy books. Book bloggers are in it for love, not to destroy authors. In fact, most cases of damage done to careers has come from the authors themselves, when they point out a negative review and respond to it by childishly stamping their feet in public. That’s not the blogger’s fault. That’s the author’s fault. And even then, there don’t seem to be any consequences for the authors who actually do this crap. All we have to do is look at the response to Hale’s admission of stalking to see that no matter how badly an author behaves, there isn’t ever going to be a consequence. Oh, hey, speaking of badly behaving authors who are still beloved despite the fact that they’re generally terrible: Wow! Someone actually favorited that tweet? The tweet that sounds like a threat, coming from a woman who vocally supports Kathleen Hale, a reviewer stalker? Who the hell would favorite that? Let’s compare and contrast that user photo, shall we? Oh, okay, that explains it. If you’re looking for more information on the blogger blackout (from someone who won’t compare bloggers to the Taliban and make Islamaphobic slurs), here are some posts you can visit: The Blogger Blackout: What it is and what it isn’t and Warring On Authors by Tez Miller Another post on the Blogger Blackout, at Howdy YAL A comprehensive post about #HaleNo and #BloggerBlackout by KT Grant (tons and tons of links here) There’s also a Change.org petition asking Goodreads to increase privacy measures to protect the safety of its users. Finally, as Deborah Smith is cofounder of BelleBooks, I would strongly urge any writers to avoid submitting their manuscripts there. I personally am writing them off my to-buy lists. It’s not fair to the authors who write for them, but I refuse to put money in the hands of a spoiled, entitled, racist brat like Deborah Smith. I strongly encourage you to consider doing the same. Merlin Club S03E12 & 13: “The Coming of Arthur,” or, “Jess, stop snickering.” Read moreMerlin Club S03E12 & 13: “The Coming of Arthur,” or, “Jess, stop snickering.” Jealous Hater’s Book Club: Apolonia, chapter two A blogger contacted me about the possibility that Apolonia could be a Roswell fanfic (the blogger who contacted me is not affiliated with the link). Having never watched Roswell myself, I wouldn’t know. I’m also not familiar enough with McGuire’s background to know whether or not she has published fanfic in the past, though I have heard that allegation leveled at her before. I haven’t seen any kind of obvious trail, like with E.L. James and Fifty Shades of Grey. If you’re familiar with Roswell and notice anything, feel free to discuss it in the comments. Read moreJealous Hater’s Book Club: Apolonia, chapter two DON’T DO THIS EVER (An Advice Column For Writers): “Stalking The Hands That Feed You” edition I was out of town this weekend, and when I got home, I had all sorts of messages on twitter and Facebook. “Have you seen this?!” followed by a Do Not Link link. “I have to know what you think about this!” Well. I feel sick. And scared. Every time an author has a meltdown at a blogger, we all shout the same things into the social media vortex. “Every book gets bad reviews!” “Bad reviews can sometimes sell the book better than a positive one!” “It’s a matter of personal taste.” But then another author v. reviewer interaction comes along, more extreme than the last. Sites like Stop The GoodReads Bullies encourage abuse of and retaliation towards bloggers, stoking the flames so that each new “drama” is more radical and perplexing. I’ve long said that a site like Stop The GoodReads Bullies was going to get someone killed. And I am not exaggerating or being histrionic when I say that I fear that author Kathleen Hale’s actions have opened the door to that possibility. I don’t say that lightly. By Hale’s own admission, she stalked blogger Blythe Harris. In a long, unhinged essay for The Guardian, Hale tells the story about how a blogger caused her mental anguish significant enough to justify not only online stalking, but a premeditated visit to the blogger’s home, followed by the article exposing Blythe Harris as a blogger using an online pseudonym. The opening of the article draws on the time-worn cliche of “book babies” (with a tasteless comparison to Post-Partum Depression) in what is a transparent plea for a level of sympathy that excuses the actions that will be recounted in the rest of the tale: “In the months before my first novel came out, I was a charmless lunatic – the type that other lunatics cross the street to avoid. I fidgeted and talked to myself, rewriting passages of a book that had already gone to print. I remember when my editor handed me the final copy: I held the book in my hands for a millisecond before grabbing a pen and scribbling edits in the margins.” As an author, I find this to be worrying behavior. I’m not a mental health professional, so I can’t diagnose or declare someone mentally ill, so I won’t. But I will say that if one of my author friends were behaving this way, I would be gravely concerned for them, even if they were inexperienced or anxious over the release of the book. At first read, I assumed this description–and the following anecdote about her editor pulling the red pen from her hand–were humorous exaggeration. As the article continued, I began to doubt. According to Hale’s recounting of the story, she was approached by Blythe Harris on Twitter: Her name was Blythe Harris. She had tweeted me saying she had some ideas for my next book. “Cool, Blythe, thanks!” I replied. In an attempt to connect with readers, I’d been asking Twitter for ideas – “The weirdest thing you can think of!” – promising to try to incorporate them in the sequel. The order in which these events are listed is disingenuous; Hale makes it sound as though Harris contacted her to suggest ideas apropos of nothing, when in reality, Hale invited conversation, a fact that is dropped in as an afterthought. Hale’s curiosity led her to Harris’s GoodReads profile, where she found a one-star review of her work, with some harsh words expressing Harris’s dislike of the book. Hale writes about the warning that pops up when an author tries to leave a comment on a GoodReads review, but she doesn’t admit to leaving a comment. Whether or not she did, I have no idea; Harris has since made her GoodReads profile private. “Blythe appeared on a page called Badly Behaving Goodreaders, an allusion to Badly Behaving Authors. BBAs, Athena Parker, a co-founder of STGRB, told me, are “usually authors who [have] unknowingly broken some ‘rule’”. Once an author is labelled a BBA, his or her book is unofficially blacklisted by the book-blogging community.” Athena Parker is a pseudonymous identity that convincing evidence has linked to author Melissa Douthit. As STGRB has routinely stalked, threatened, and doxxed bloggers, using Douthit as a source in an article about stalking is either hilariously contradictory or tragically appropriate. “In my case, I became a BBA by writing about issues such as PTSD, sex and deer hunting without moralising on these topics.” I have to argue that the rest of the events in Hale’s anecdote are what make her a badly behaving author, not her choice of subject matter. She describes an “attack” Harris made against a fourteen-year-old GoodReads reviewer. Some authors and readers have pointed to Harris’s interaction with the teen reviewer as “bad behavior on both sides,” of this issue, but Hale’s obsession didn’t start with seeking justice for that incident, it was incited by a one-star review. As far as I can tell from Hale’s own account, the only action taken by Harris that justified Hale’s relentless stalking was that single review. The process of retaliation began the moment Hale engaged with STGRB. According to Hale, she was advised by a friend who was an editor to reach out to other authors who’d received negative reviews from Harris. I find this claim dubious in the extreme, but perhaps Hale found the one editor in publishing who feels engaging with a critic is a sound decision. She contacts several authors and finds only one who will speak, under condition of anonymity: “She responded – “Omg” – and immediately took our conversation off the record. “DO NOT ENGAGE,” she implored me. “You’ll make yourself look bad, and she’ll ruin you.”” This is the advice Hale should have heeded. Instead, she continued to monitor reviews, following a “ripple effect” in which she implies that Harris’s review tainted the opinions of others. After searching her name on Twitter, Hale finds that Harris is “ridiculing” her: “Confronting her would mean publicly acknowledging that I searched my name on Twitter, which is about as socially attractive as setting up a Google alert for your name (which I also did).” Authors, if you are unable to handle dissenting opinions of your work and your public statements, never search your name. Never set up a Google alert for your name. But what truly troubles me about this paragraph is Hale’s concern that publicly announcing her vanity searches would not be “socially attractive,” yet she seems to find nothing unattractive about publicizing her methodical stalking of Harris. Does this mean that Hale finds her own actions acceptable? Hale describes what she did next as “light stalking.” This included tracking down all of Harris’s social media accounts, and consuming material that was unrelated to Harris’s book blogging. Months later, against the advice of the anonymous author she again contacted, Hale requested that Harris interview her for a book club. Hale doesn’t admit openly to requesting Harris with the goal of obtaining her address, but she is provided with the information. Hale used it to find Harris’s home on Google Maps, to ferret out her phone number and even check census records in order to learn more about her. What she learned was that Harris was using a pseudonym–not a crime, even if Harris did once make a claim to the contrary. Hale makes plans to confront Harris personally, at Harris’s home. Though the anonymous author once again pleads with Hale not to, Harris reserves a car for a date months away. She continues to stalk Harris via social media, collecting information to prove that Harris was not what she seemed, and that Hale was being “catfished.” She attempts to back up her paranoia with professional opinions; one must wonder how the sources cited feel about their words being used as vague justification for Hale’s actions. But Hale wasn’t being catfished–Harris had been reviewing books as Blythe Harris before she reviewed Hale’s book. Harris had not concocted an elaborate persona in order to trick people; many bloggers review under pseudonyms to avoid having their public hobby linked to their private lives, much in the same way that authors use pen names to separate themselves from their work. Hale concludes her self-pitying narrative by explaining how she went to Harris’s house and confronted the person who lived there, a woman named Judy who made excuses for her links to Harris. Or, when looked at from a different angle, a woman named Judy who, unnerved when a stranger from the internet showed up on her doorstep, tried to protect herself. Hale continues to contact Judy and Harris via social media, until both of them block her and make their accounts private, a step that Hale sees as an admission of guilt, rather than the actions of terrified victims withdrawing to avoid further contact. The details are presented in such a straight-forward, unflinching manner that it becomes painfully clear that Hale, despite calling the personal visit a “low-point,” has no remorse, and expects sympathy and understanding from the reader. She received it in spades; Neil Gaiman leapt into the online fray to declare Hale’s article fascinating, though he states that he doesn’t condone her actions. Anne Rice (predictably) praised Hale, although one has to question one’s actions if Anne Rice approves of them. Comedian John Mulaney is also a fan, and Frank Rich, a fellow Guardian writer and her future father-in-law, threw his support behind the piece as well. Danielle Paige presumed to speak on behalf of all authors in an incendiary tweet that sparked dozens of replies: ‘Am I being catfished?’ An author confronts her no. 1 online critic @halekathleen did that thing we all want to do! http://t.co/HN1BRgK7Fo — danielle paige (@daniellempaige) October 18, 2014 Others blamed Harris, or insinuated that her behavior was equally as disturbing as Hale’s. I am forced to reiterated that the only thing Harris did to set this stalking behavior in motion was to write a one-star review for a book she didn’t care for. Hale was not catfished. Hale is not a victim. She is an author obsessed with public reception of her work, and comes across as a deeply troubled figure. The victim in this story is Blythe Harris, whose privacy, both online and off, was grotesquely violated by a woman who was repeatedly advised to disengage. All this, for the crime of disliking an unstable writer’s book. For her part, Hale seems to view this essay as a comedy piece, stating: @gabydunn thanks man. The piece is self-deprecating and the fact that I am bonkers isn’t news to me. Xx — Kathleen Hale (@HaleKathleen) October 18, 2014 I have to assume that were the roles reversed and a persistent blogger had visited Hale at her home, she wouldn’t have such a blasé attitude toward stalking. But as Twitter user @Bibliodaze eloquently explained: @TracyClark_TLC @Jenny_Trout They see Blythe & reviewers in general not as people. Hale depicts Blythe as a character in her story. — Bibliodaze.com (@Bibliodaze) October 19, 2014 In the coming months, I suspect that fewer blogs will host book tour giveaways with physical prizes that require an author to receive an entrant’s address. I suspect also that fewer bloggers will accept physical ARCs, and for a while, author/blogger interaction will be more guarded than it has in the past. There is no way for them to discern which authors will cross the line and visit their homes with accusations. There is no way for them to discern which might go further. I expect a few pseudonymous bloggers to stop reviewing books altogether, even as Hale supporters backpedal from their threats to reviewers: The takeaway? Do not cross @HaleKathleen — or writers in general. You will read every word. Promise: http://t.co/x4kD2k9WDb — Amy MacKinnon (@AmyMacKinnon) October 18, 2014 Hale’s actions have harmed not only the book blogging community, but authors who will now be viewed with suspicion and caution by bloggers. She’s limited opportunities to reach out to readers via book blogs, not just for herself, but for all of us. The most troubling aspect of this story is that Hale, after writing an in-depth admission of stalking, is receiving any support or accolades at all. What she has done is not brave. Perhaps it’s not serious enough for the law to become involved, but the behavior itself, the stalking and intimidating, is at the very least a prelude to a crime. Hale didn’t go as far as assaulting Harris, but her supporters have, through their pseudo-intellectual praising of her bravery and “fascinating” retelling, normalized and rationalized the abnormal, irrational behavior that will one day lead to a violent altercation between an author with a wounded ego and a faulty moral compass, and a blogger who reviews the wrong book. I hope that those closest to Hale will view this article for what it is: a confession of dangerous behavior perpetrated by a deeply troubled person. I would have thought this would go without saying, but the lesson here is: Don’t do this. Ever. For more information on Hale’s essay, visit Dear Author, Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, and this Storify of relevant tweets. YA Debut Author Christine Allen-Riley Today we are joined on the blog by my long-time Bestie and all around awesome person, Christine Allen-Riley! She’s here to share her debut indie YA novel with us, which goes on sale today. I’m so super proud of her, and the book is awesome. Check out what Christine has to say: I’ve always loved young adult fiction. Some of my favorite books and authors are YA, and I’ve always wanted to write it. I finally did it, and today, my first young adult story is making its way into the world! Eventide (Iron Falls, Book #1) is out today in both ebook and print, and I couldn’t be more excited! Here’s a little bit about the book, and a peek at my gorgeous cover made by the incomparable Kris Norris. The driver in a tragic car accident that killed her best friend, Devon Greer is consumed by guilt. When powerful hallucinations convince her that she’s seeing Rachael everywhere, Devon thinks she’s going crazy. But her friend isn’t truly gone. To save Rachael from the faeries who stole her, Devon must pit herself against the Court of the Sidhe. Once she witnesses the true form of the fey, Devon’s life is in danger—and so are the lives of everyone she loves. Now, Devon must not only protect herself, but also Jonah Seafort, Rachael’s cousin and the only person Devon can trust to help her. While the Sidhe walk among them, no one is safe… If you know anyone who likes YA, or hey, if you like it yourself, I’m hoping you’ll give Eventide a try! If you’re interested, here are the buy links. Kindle, Nook, EveryOtherEbookFormatEver, Print And if you fancy following me on Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Instgram, Pinterest or Ravelry, please feel free to click on the links! Merlin Club S03E11: “The Sorceror’s Shadow” or “Filthy Mudblood” Read moreMerlin Club S03E11: “The Sorceror’s Shadow” or “Filthy Mudblood” An Interview With Plus-Size Model Michelle Landriault In case I haven’t mentioned it four hundred and thirty times, I’m going to be on The Steve Harvey Show tomorrow, talking about body positivity. What I haven’t told you (because I was waiting for this post) is that I wasn’t the only woman out there speaking up for large ladies. Fifteen amazing, inspiring, brave women were there, too: These gorgeous ladies were there as part of a life-changing surprise; I had no idea that they would be there, and that they had come because of my Huffington Post essay on wearing a bikini. I was told that I would be interviewed by Mr. Harvey, then take questions from the audience. Instead, after the interview, these fantastic women came out, to wear two-pieces for the first time, on national television, and to tell me that I inspired them to do it. Look, y’all. I wore my bikini to an ice cold beach. They went on TV. I better step up my game. Fifth from the left, in the red bikini, is Michelle Landriault, a plus-size model and blogger from Chicago. She took the challenge, and became one of the fifteen women who made me weep on TV. Today, I’m welcoming her to Trout Nation, to tell us about her experience. Michelle also interviewed me for her blog, and you can read that here. So, get to know Michelle after the jump, and if you get The Steve Harvey Show in your area, check your local listings and tune in on Friday, October 17th! Read moreAn Interview With Plus-Size Model Michelle Landriault Wednesday Blogging: If they’re not real, it’s not creepy behavior I am a crush slut. I will crush on anyone, anywhere, any place, any time. Some of my crushes have passed into legend. Okay, well. One of them. We all know which one that is. But the point is, I just have a lot of love to give. And that love is usually expressed through… erotic daydreams about unobtainable people. It’s not weird if they’re not real people, though! It’s not creepy if you want to bang characters who just happen to look exactly like people you would totally bang in real life. Or, people in books who you lovingly fashion into a mental facsimile of those aforementioned bangable people. Let’s just start, shall we? #1, Rupert Giles. Duh. Where do I even begin explaining how much I love Giles? I seriously could write this entire post about him. First of all, if we’re ranking seasons, season six was when Giles was at his absolute hottest: And he’s here to AVERT THE APOCALYPSE with A BUNCH OF MAGIC that he totally took on as a weapon even though dabbling with magic led to the death of his friends in his DARK AND TRAGIC PAST but NO BIG DEAL GUYS HE’S JUST DOING WHAT HE HAS TO IN ORDER TO SAVE THE WORLD. Also, one time, he bought a magic store and spent part of season five in hot-dad-doing-weekend-chores clothes: He’s also the cause of some absolutely shattering second-hand embarrassment: But he will chainsaw through a haunted house to rescue you if you are… trapped in a haunted house. I know that’s really specific in terms of attributes, but it’s important. #2, Dr. Mindy Lahiri. First of all, this is not a “girl crush.” Girl crush implies platonic, and I’m sorry, but I want to marry Mindy, or live with her in sin, either way. And I want to adopt a baby together that we would name Bailey and we would all dress up in themed family Halloween costumes like the Harris-Burtka family. And Bailey doesn’t mouth off as much as my actual IRL kids do. And she likes my family costume ideas. Mindy and I would get along well because we have very similar lives. We have the same pet peeves. And we have oddly similar psych-up techniques. If I were not already married to one of my soul mates, I would invent a machine so I could go into the TV and be with her. And I know you’re thinking, “But Jenny, Mindy Lahiri is into guys,” but I’ve got an imaginary machine that fixes that, too, so shut up and stop trying to tell me what to think about in the shower. You don’t know my life! #3, Malcolm Tucker As some of my dear friends might tell you, I’m a bit of a profanity artist myself. I am prone to grand, dramatic outbursts of obscenity when I’m angry. For example, two nights ago, while venting my rage about someone else to Bronwyn Green, and the least offensive thing I said about this person was, “Take your ancient vagina out to the ice flow with all the other mummified skanks, [awful person’s name].” The least offensive. I have a crush on Malcolm Tucker because I find the idea of being able to let all of my bile just spew forth, like a toddler having a tantrum, to be very freeing. I have elaborate daydreams of getting into a shouting match with him, and saying the most horrible, disgusting things ever, and knowing that whatever I’m going to say is going to sound less assholeish than the stuff he’s going to say. I’m also kind of a masochist, so I like hearing the shitty things people have to say about me. I also feel a very strong kinship with Malcolm over one particular line: Every time the Sunshine Sisterhood rears its adorably pink-cheeked face, I think of this scene. And I think to myself, “What would Malcolm Tuck do?” And then I don’t do that, because I want people to still like me. But I do imagine what it would be like to do what he would do, and the satisfaction is near-sexual in its intensity. I guess you could say that I don’t so much have a crush on Malcolm Tucker, as much as I have a crush on the idea of letting the awful, Malcolm Tucker-flavored bit of me just run (awkwardly) screaming through the streets. So, those are three of my many fictional crushes. Who are the other Wednesday bloggers crushing on? Bronwyn Green • Jessica Jarman • Kellie St. James • Kayleigh Jones Gwendolyn Cease • Kris Norris	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line48
__label__wiki	0.537446	0.537446	Motorist Safety Tips Safety is a shared responsibility. Motorists need to be watchful for pedestrians and bicyclists, drive at slower speeds, avoid distraction, and know the laws regarding when pedestrians or bicyclists have the right-of-way. Be prepared to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Give a bicyclist at least four feet of space when passing, or you may completely enter the left lane if conditions are safe to do so. Never pass a vehicle that is stopped for pedestrians. Before making a turn, be sure the path is clear of any pedestrians or bicyclists. Slow down in areas where you are likely to find pedestrians, such as near bus stops, schools, and playgrounds. Look carefully behind your vehicle for approaching pedestrians before backing-up. Keep an eye out for pedestrians at night that may be walking near or across the road. Avoid distractions such as food, passengers and using mobile devices. Talking and texting while driving is both dangerous and illegal in many places. Learn more at https://www.watchformenc.org/safetyresources/ Winter Weather Update For the most up-to-date weather information, please visit the National Weather Service - Raleigh at https://www.weather.gov/rah/winter Friday (Jan. 28) Morning UPDATE -- A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for our area. National Weather Service forecasters predict light rain will mix with and change to snow Friday evening and continue overnight through Saturday morning. Carrboro Public Works is responding by spraying salt brine on the main roadways and the busiest intersections. Motorists should anticipate slippery road conditions on Saturday morning. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Please access the following helpful links: The latest briefing from the National Weather Service -- https://www.weather.gov/media/rah/briefing/NWSRaleighLatestBriefing.pdf Stay Informed -- Encourage your neighbors to sign up for OC Alerts at https://member.everbridge.net/453003085611768/login and news/updates from the Town of Carrboro at www.townofcarrboro.org/SIGNUP Carrboro Ready -- Access local emergency resources and information at www.townofcarrboro.org/emergency Be Winter Weather Ready by making a family communications plan, restocking your emergency supplies kit, and bringing your pets inside. Gather flashlights, batteries, blankets and other supplies. Fuel vehicles. Charge phones and laptops. Learn more at https://www.readync.gov/stay-informed/north-carolina-hazards/winter-weather Prevent Frozen Pipes -- When temperatures drop, it’s time to protect your water pipes. Let your faucet drip: Allowing water to trickle slowly during extreme cold weather keeps pipes from freezing. Disconnect and drain outdoor water hoses. Install an insulated cover over outdoor faucets. Town of Carrboro Public Works is responsible for responding and reducing winter weather related roadway hazards. Learn more about their winter weather response at https://townofcarrboro.org/1172/Winter-Weather-Response The latest road conditions for North Carolina may be found at DriveNC.gov. Stay safe out there, Carrboro! Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at townofcarrboro.org/signup Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at council@townofcarrboro.org The Town Council will meet next virtually at 7p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, to consider an agenda https://bit.ly/3r8OdDe that also will be posted at carrboro.legistar.com To view, access livestream at carrboro.legistar.com or YouTube.com/CarrboroNC OR Cable TV 18 (in Carrboro). To participate via zoom and receive access to the zoom meeting to provide public comment, please contact publiccomment@townofcarrboro.org Past Meeting The Carrboro Town Council met virtually Tuesday, Jan. 18, and took the following actions on the agenda posted at https://bit.ly/32EOOmL Received an update on the Town’s affordable housing activities. Received monthly reports from Police, Stormwater and Economic Development Received a Second Quarter Budget Status Report Received the fourth quarter report, and an annual report for calendar year 2021, for the Town of Carrboro’s Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) from the NC Department of Commerce. Supported an application for Triangle J Council of Government’s FY23 Transportation Demand Management Grant Program, Triangle Transportation Choices, in partnership with Chapel Hill Authorized the Town Manager to approve a contract amendment related to professional planning services for the Town-wide comprehensive planning process. Approved a market salary adjustment for sworn police officers to address turnover and recruitment issues. In this action, Carrboro joins other law enforcement agencies in the local labor market in taking steps to increase the minimum starting salary for sworn law enforcement officers to at least $46,000 annually. Accepted an EPA 319 grant award and adopt an ordinance in support of a collaborative effort to stabilize streams and reduce erosion in an 11-acre drainage area in the Bolin Forest neighborhood. About the Town Council The Town Council is the legislative and policy-making body for Carrboro, consisting of the following: Mayor Damon Seils, Mayor Pro Tempore Susan Romaine, Council Member Barbara Foushee, Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell, Council Member Danny Nowell and Council Member Sammy Slade. More information is available at http://townofcarrboro.org/248/Town-Council Carrboro to Switch to .Gov CARRBORO, N.C. -- Starting on Feb. 1, 2022, the Town of Carrboro website and emails will change their domain to .gov from .org. The new domain will be CarrboroNC.gov. The .org website and emails are still operational and will be until further notice. “This move further improves overall email security while increasing immediate recognition that the Town is a U.S.-based government entity,” said Andy Vogel, information technology director for the Town of Carrboro. For more information about the .gov domain, visit dotgov.gov Free N95 Masks Available to the Community Beginning January 31, 2022 Related Note from the Town of Carrboro: Over the past two weeks, Carrboro Housing & Community Services and the Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department have coordinated with various entities to deliver 7,000 KN95 masks to Carrboro residents, prioritizing low income households and communities of color. HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. Jan. 27, 2022 ― Starting Monday, Jan. 31, members of the public interested in receiving a free N95 mask provided by NCDHHS can pick them up at two convenient locations in Orange County. Orange County Health Department will distribute masks at the following locations while supplies last: The Orange County Public Library 137 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday - Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Inter-Faith Council for Social Service (IFC) 110 W. Main Street, Carrboro Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may also get free masks from the NCDHHS at: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/RequestMasks If community members have questions, they may reach the call center at (919) 913-8088 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spanish and other languages available. Use the best quality and best-fitting mask you can get, especially in higher risk situations and if you are at increased risk for severe illness. Scenarios that call for better protection can include being in close and prolonged contact with people whose vaccination status is unknown, being in crowded indoor settings, riding on public transportation (especially when you can’t keep distance), and working at a job where you interact with large numbers of people. The highest quality masks, in order, are: N95, KN95 and KF94. These disposable masks are better at filtering the virus and are more widely available now for the public. Replacement depends on amount of wear. These masks can be more expensive. Beware of counterfeits. Surgical masks. These disposable masks should be tested to meet a national standard (ASTM 2/3). Cloth masks with at least two layers. A disposable mask also can be worn underneath a cloth mask. (Note: N95/KN95 masks should not be layered with other masks.) Masks that are loose, with gaps around your face or nose, are not as helpful in protecting you or others. For visuals of these tips, visit the guidance for improved mask use from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you see someone without a face covering, assume they have a valid reason for not wearing one and increase your distance from that person. For more information on masks visit the Orange County Health Department face coverings page. Fitting instructions for the Makrite 9500-N95 masks: https://www.orangecountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18924/Makrite9500-N95-Instructions Flyer - How to get a free N95 mask: English https://www.orangecountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18922/free_n95_masks_jan_2022 Spanish https://www.orangecountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18923/free_n95_masks_jan_2022_espanol Celebrating Black America: The Lessons of the Hour CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Town of Carrboro welcomes the community to join us as we host Celebrating Black America for Black History Month. On Thursday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., the town will host local history scholars and community leaders to view Fred Morsell’s 1994 re-enactment of one of the last great speeches by Frederick Douglass entitled “The Lessons of the Hour.” Delivered at Jan. 9, 1894, at Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, Douglass’ speech addresses topics ranging from racial terror and lynching to colonization and voting rights. “There are many things in this speech that are extremely relevant today,” said James Williams Jr., an organizer of Celebrating Black America. “For example, Douglass wanted to see the vote expanded, much as we want today. Voting, and the ability to participate in democracy, is a racial justice issue as much as it is a civil rights issue. He makes this point nearly 130 years ago.” Following the video re-enactment, a panel discussion will be conducted by the following community members: James Williams Jr., Chair the NC Commission On Racial And Ethnic Disparities and Retired Public Defender for Orange and Chatham Counties, N.C. Dr. William Sturkey, Associate Professor, Department of History, UNC-Chapel Hill Barbara Foushee, Town of Carrboro, Town Council Member Greear Webb, Morehead-Cain Scholar Student, UNC-Chapel Hill The program is co-sponsored by the Town of Carrboro, the Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department, and the Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition. The Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition was formed in the fall of 2018. It partners with the Equal Justice Initiative to document and memorialize the victims of racial terror violence in Orange County. Through programming, the coalition educates and engages the community on this history and how its legacy lingers today. OCCRC seeks to foster meaningful dialogue about race and justice as we work to build a society rooted in equal justice. To learn more, please visit https://occrcoalition.org/ This program will also be available via the Town of Carrboro YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/CarrboroNC For updates on the program, please continue to check the Town of Carrboro’s website at http://townofcarrboro.org/ and via town social media channels. Indoor Recreation Programs and Reservations To Resume January 31st Following a brief pause in indoor programming and events, the Town of Carrboro Department of Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources will resume indoor programming and reservations effective January 31. On January 18, prior to Winter/Spring session classes beginning, the town suspended activities to allow for evaluation of current COVID-related protocols and delay the start of new indoor classes in response to a steady increase in positive COVID cases in Orange County. At this time, the department plans to begin new classes, resume Youth Basketball activities, and allow indoor facility reservations to occur beginning January 31. While some COVID-related protocols may vary from program-to-program, masks are still required in all indoor facilities and participants are encouraged to practice safe social distancing and following current CDC guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19. Department staff will be communicating all rescheduling-related information to participants. Moving forward, the department will continue to evaluate programs, events, and reservations and modify procedures as necessary. We thank the community for continuing to help us provide recreation opportunities in a safe environment for all. Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Do you need assistance paying your water bill? The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can help! LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program that will help eligible households and families aﬀord water and wastewater services, providing a one-time payment for eligible low-income households paid directly to the utility company. LIHWAP runs through September 2023 or until the funds are exhausted. Learn more at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/energy-assistance/low-income-household-water-assistance-program-lihwap online at https://epass.nc.gov/ in person at the Orange County Department of Social Services: Hillsborough: 113 Mayo Street Chapel Hill: 2501 Homestead Road We are hiring! The Town of #Carrboro offers competitive salaries and one of the richest benefits packages available in our region. ➡️ https://nc-carrboro.civicplushrms.com/careers/	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line55
__label__wiki	0.953969	0.953969	Electrifying 80s and 90s Rock Bringing a Stunning Taste of Mexico – Latin Rock Musicians FEM Enthrall Audiences Unveiling a variety of life experiences, stories, emotions, and feelings, Alternative Rock collective FEM are taking the Latin Rock world by surprise A spectacular Latin Pop collective, FEM have been winning hearts and minds with their exhilarating compositions. The dynamic artists are elevating the Latin Rock genre with flavors straight out of Tijuana, Mexico. The eclectic Alternative Rock group is all set to take over the Latin markets in the US within just 1 year of the release of their songs. 2022 has been a particularly successful year for the breakthrough band, as they dropped a number of entertaining tracks, from “Ven Aqui” to “Mil Lunas” and “Rompecabezas.” The band’s hit track “Mil Lunas” has already been streamed over 27K+ times on Spotify alone, and other singles continue to usher the group upwards. FEM’s bold and heartfelt blends have already made waves amongst fans in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Miami, giving an option to Latinos who like rock music in their language of origin, Spanish. Featuring Daniela Loera on vocals, Jesber on guitar, Mishka on bass and Adrum on drums, FEM’s tracks are a mixture of rhythms of the 80s and 90s. Illustrating the conflicting appeal of stories of love, heartbreak, absence, loss, and encounters, FEM’s works are augmented by Daniela Loera’s powerful vocals. With an aim to present fans with original Latin music, FEM hope to counter today’s rhythmic fads and deliver musical compositions which are representative and stellar. Breaking into the Latin audiences in the US, FEM wish to present listeners with a deeper musical identification. Currently promoting their third single ¨Ven Aquí¨ (Come to me), a semi-punk rhythm single with all the nostalgia of the 80s, FEM hope to soon drop an original EP. Titled, ‘4 Songs and +,’ the upcoming record will soon finish its first stage of musical production. By January 2023, they hope return to the studio and compose their second material which is slated to drop for listeners during the last months of 2023. FEM is currently in collaboration plans with several Latin artists such as LGN SHT, Bostich, Flor Amargo among others. The group plans to start their concert tour of Mexico and headline major U.S cities in March 2023. Stream FEM’s exciting new single, “Ven Aqui” on Spotify and other official music streaming platforms. Follow the artist on social media for updates on new releases and reach out through email for interviews, reviews, and/or collaboration opportunities. FEM is a Latin Rock band which consists of a group of professional musicians from Tijuana, Mexico. Residing in the vibrant border city, the artists grew up within a binational culture, being Mexicans, whose musical influences come from American culture. Identifying with the millions of Mexican Americans who reside in the United States and are first generation immigrants in that country, FEM continues to develop complex Rock tracks that stand the tests of time. Name: FEM ROCK BAND / MANAGMENT Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/femrockband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femrockband/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Twitter: https://twitter.com/FEMROCKBAND?t=a45yxhMpbyedgvQuCzm3XA&s=08 YouTube: https://youtu.be/_uhjwLghpWs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2A3EpDOKF16I6ueuDCwMB3?si=3AV0kCiESguqofwNN_D-kw SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fem-band?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=0&si=a379292c34f44f2aa5498fc1690954c5&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Company Name: FEM ROCK BAND / MANAGMENT Contact Person: FEM City: Tijuana State: Baja California Website: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2A3EpDOKF16I6ueuDCwMB3?si=3AV0kCiESguqofwNN_D-kw&nd=1	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line58
__label__wiki	0.631661	0.631661	Home ViewpointColumns What really happened at the Lekki tollgate on October 20? Vanguard News ColumnsViewpoint What really happened at the Lekki tollgate on October 20? Vanguard News written by November 7, 2020 By Muyiwa Adetiba Ardent followers of what we – with a certain amount of fondness and exclusiveness – used to call cross-over jazz in our days, will recall the exploits of George Benson in that genre of music. (I smile even now as I remember the people and places that made my world rock during those golden years). Of the many songs of George Benson – I think I know most of them – one is particularly relevant to the article today which is based on my attempt to recall and reconstruct the events before, during and after the unfortunate incidence of October 20 at the Lekki Toll Gate. The song is called 20/20. The refrain to the song is ‘hindsight is a 20/20 vision’. The song is not about the year 2020. George Benson might have been futuristic in the quality of some of his songs but he was not known to be a prophet. 20/20 vision means a perfect vision. I don’t know if it is a medical term but it has long slipped into colloquial usage. The song is about the benefits of hindsight. And hindsight can indeed provide a 20/20 vision. It is with this benefit of hindsight that I look at the events of the last two weeks of October. Events that cascaded into deaths and wanton destruction. The tension that had been mounting; the erosion of law and order that was gripping the nation, all came to a head on October 20. What happened on that day at the Lekki tollgate is still befuddling. It is still something that hindsight has not given total clarity to. It is clear there were gunshots because I heard them and they went on for quite a while. Were the gunshots from only one source or were they from different groups? Was there an exchange of firepower at any point? ALSO READ: LEKKI SHOOTING: Prof. Akinyemi cautions Burutai, advises Buhari to be mindful of words to international community It is also clear that the gunshots did not lead to the kind of massacre which subsequent video clips seemed to suggest. Seventy-five bodies as indicated at a point could not have disappeared without their voices crying out through their relatives and loved ones. But even one death that is avoidable, is condemnable. Was the military at the scene? It is now clear, despite initial denials that it was. Was it invited by the Governor? It seems, despite denials again, that it was. This invitation, to some people who now enjoy the clarity of hindsight, was an error. But consider the scenario for a minute. A young administrator is faced with an imminent breakdown of law and order. Police stations are being raided and burnt down in rapid succession and policemen are on the run. Fear is rising; apprehension is taking a foothold. He calls a curfew. The protesters threaten to defy it. The situation is deteriorating fast and he needs help, desperately. From whence would it come? Surely not from the same police force that was the reason for the protest and which already bears the brunt in casualty and condemnation. Besides, calling on the military for help is not the same as asking it to kill. There are many ways to disperse protesters without killing them. What happened at the tollgate on this infamous day? The mortuaries have not yielded much in terms of clarity. The private hospitals that treated the wounded have not yielded much. The two contending sides have not yielded much. The social media has not yielded much. It actually did the opposite and left everyone more confused as to what really happened. The one thing that would have cleared the fog, or ‘smokescreen’, was the CCTV that was supposedly at the scene. To my dismay, and I am sure to the dismay of many people, it was claimed that the CCTV stopped working at 8pm on that fateful day. How convenient is that? There must be something about October that smokescreens the truth. October 19 was the day the late Dele Giwa was killed and we are yet to know who killed him. But one thing we do know is that two sets of youths were at Lekki on that day. The peaceful protesters and the violent ones. The ones who belong to the digital age and the ones who never left the stone-age. The ones we educated but left to develop and fend for themselves and the ones we neither educated nor developed. The ones with skills and the ones bereft of skills. The ones we need to use and the ones we’ve always used albeit for nefarious political operations. The uptown guys and the downtown guys. As disparate as these two groups are, they are Nigerian youths. Our youths. The two might be polar opposites, but they have one thing in common. They want Nigeria to work for them. They want their leaders to work for them. One towed the path of peace because that is the realm it relates to. The other chose violence because that is what it understands. Yet both must be engaged. That is the hard lesson October is teaching us. Although the protests were initially centred on the brutality of SARS and by extension police brutality, it soon became obvious that the protesters wanted more. The protests gradually coalesced into a rejection of the way Nigeria is being run. This was probably why the protesters didn’t go off the streets even after government had acceded to the initial five point demand. This group will not be assuaged by palliatives (excuse the pun) – verbal or financial. They will not be sweet talked. So government has to reset itself if it wants a long lasting peace. The good news is that a reset in the way we run the country, if genuinely done, will actually lead to a better society. The other group needs a different kind of engagement which will be more physical than mental. More brawn than brain. Chief Audu Ogbeh, a former Minister, gave a useful suggestion at the recent meeting of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) when he said the north should take advantage of its vast arable land to set up agricultural warehouses for its youths where different value-added inputs would be made. This would not only give them a gainful employment, it would increase their skillsets. It’s a template that southern leaders can borrow from as well. Another template that Nigeria can borrow from other countries is the provision of sporting facilities. Apart from soaking up excess energy and time, sports can give meaning to an otherwise hopeless life. And you can never tell how many would hit stardom from there. It is clear that we must reform the system. It must not be business as usual again. We were so close to losing it in October. We are not out of the woods yet. Let our leaders use the vision of hindsight to see that Nigeria needs to change its ways NOW. happenedLekkinewsOctobertollgateVanguard Four matches to watch this weekend TASUED students storm Lagos, demand justice for Pelumi Onifade who died in police custody Reinstatement of Justice Ajumogobia and matters arising (2)... Who has seen the new naira notes? —... The Edo government uppercuts — Opinion — The... Central banks vs political crossfire — Opinion —... What exactly is wrong with naira redesign policy?... Political power in Nigeria (5) — Opinion —... My journalism journey — Opinion — The Guardian... Reinstatement of Justice Ajumogobia and matters arising \|... Where are the new notes? \| The Guardian... Agreements in property acquisition and development – Part... Conte to have surgery to remove gallbladder — Sport — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line60
__label__cc	0.583283	0.416717	The Skatalites @ Caravan Music Club, Melbourne, 17-Dec-2014 Godfathers of Ska, Reggae, and Rocksteady music The Skatalites brought their pioneering sounds from Kingston, Jamaica to the Caravan Music Club in the Melbourne suburb of Oakleigh on Wednesday 17 December 2014. Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the band led by 78-year-old founding member Lester "Ska" Sterling showed why they have influenced and inspired generations in the Caribbean and around the world. Lester "Ska" Sterling Founding member Lester "Ska" Sterling on alto saxophone. He was awarded the Order of Distinction in 1998 in recognition of his contribution to Jamaican music. Natty Frenchy Natty Frenchy counting it down. Azemobo "Zem" Audu Azemobo "Zem" Audu on tenor saxophone. Trevor "Sparrow" Thompson, Lester "Ska" Sterling & Azemobo "Zem" Audu. Azemobo "Zem" Audu & Travis Antoine Val Douglas The Skatalites' bass player Val Douglas also played on the albums Exodus and Songs of Freedom by Bob Marley & the Wailers. Reggae guitarist Natty Frenchy with The Skatalites. Andrae Murchison A close-up of Andrae Murchison playing trombone. Trevor "Sparrow" Thompson Drummer of The Skatalites Trevor "Sparrow" Thompson. Ska pioneers. The Skatalites' brass section, flanked by keyboardist Ken Stewart and bassist Val Douglas.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0043.json.gz/line63

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