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__label__wiki	0.559399	0.559399	POSTS TAGGED : BBC Horizons Acts for 2018 Announced & Playlist posted inAlternative/Rock, Electronic, Indie, Introducing, Music, Pop, Post-Punk, Rock, Soul on May 24, 2018 by BarryGruff with 0 Comment As regular patrons of the site will be acutely aware I have a great fondness for Wales, and more specifically Welsh music (not to mention the footballing powerhouse that is Wrexham AFC). For a relatively small place, Wales does rather well for itself musically and for somewhere of its size, it is surely unmatched in both quality and quantity. From the towns and cities, mountains and valleys, Wales proves itself time and time again, to be an ever reliable source of creative, superbly inventive and experimental sounds across a myriad of genres. While I am entirely grateful for the seemingly never ending stream of wondrous sounds, something apparent from a casual listen to Adam Walton’s excellent BBC Radio Wales Programme (see also Bethan Elfyn also of BBC Radio Wales & Lisa Gwilym’s C2 on BBC Radio Cymru) or cursory glance at the Focus Wales lineup or the Horizons showcase. It is the latter that draws our attention today – a collaboration between BBC Wales and Arts Council of Wales – Horizons aims to showcase exciting new, independent contemporary music in Wales, providing promotional and performance opportunities, incl. festival slots throughout the year. Just this week, the twelve acts selected from across Wales for Horizons 2018 were announced. There are some familiar names in there; Adwaith, Campfire Social, CHROMA and Nia Wyn, and some new; Himalayas, I See Rivers, Aleighcia Scott, Alffa, Eadyth, Marged, No Good Boyo and The Pitchforks. Either way, new acquaintances or old, it is an incredibly diverse array of artists. You can, like me, delve in below: Introducing: A C C Ü posted inElectronic, Music, Pop on January 6, 2016 by BarryGruff with 0 Comment TRWBADOR were an act who occupied a unique place in the musical landscape between folk, techno and electronica. The duo’s original sound placed them firmly at the forefront the Welsh music scene but during the summer of this year, the pair decided to go their separate ways. Since then, both Owain Gwilym and Angharad van Rijswijk have been working in their own respective projects. Having previously collaborated with Cornershop under the A C C Ü alias, Van Rijswijk has unveiled the first material from her latest venture, with a series of recordings from a session for C2 BBC Radio Cymru. ‘Noseweithiau Nosol’ is a breathtaking introduction to the new endeavor, delving further into otherworldly electronica, Van Rijswijk’s distinctive crystalline voice finds itself at peace among the winding, pulsating and throbbing synth line and shadow sounds. ‘Golau Welw’ is a much lighter and airy concoction, demonstrating the compelling power of her vocals, amid minimal crunchy beats and subtle synths/keys. With A C C Ü, Van Rijswijk is continuing to forge something distinct and rather unique and while it’s certainly a shame that TRWBADOR parted company, on this evidence, A C C Ü has plenty to offer.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line3
__label__wiki	0.605298	0.605298	Mon to Fri : 8:30 AM - 6 PM (Sat-Sun : Available on Request) 30211 Avenida de Las Banderas Suite # 200 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Call Us [at] Mail Us [at] aj@ankitjcpa.com Attest functions The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), which was passed as part of the HIRE Act, generally requires tha... Tax Preparedness Series: Special Tax Breaks for U. S. Armed Forces IR-2016-147, Nov. 10, 2016 – As tax filing season approaches, the IRS wants members of the military and their families to know about the special tax benefits available to them. IRS Provides Special Relief to Encourage Leave-Based Donation Programs for Victims of Hurricane Matthew IR-2016-146, Nov. 10, 2016 – The IRS today announced special relief designed to support leave-based donation programs to aid victims of Hurricane Matthew. IRS Warns Tax Professionals of New e-Services Email Scam IR-2016-145, Nov. 4, 2016– The IRS today issued an urgent alert to tax professionals who use IRS e-services to beware of an email asking them to update their accounts and directing them to a fake website. IRS, Security Summit Partners Expand Identity Theft Safeguards for 2017 Filing Season, Build on 2016 Successes IR-2016-144, Nov. 3, 2016 – The IRS, state tax agencies and industry partners today finalized plans for 2017 to improve identity theft protections for individual and business taxpayers after making significant inroads this year against fraudulent returns. Reminder: Employers Face New Jan. 31 W-2 Filing Deadline; Some Refunds Delayed Until Feb. 15 IR-2016-143, Oct. 28, 2016 — The IRS today reminded employers and small businesses of a new Jan. 31 filing deadline for Forms W-2. The IRS must also hold some refunds until Feb. 15. 2017 PTIN Renewal Period Underway for Tax Professionals IR-2016-142, Oct. 28, 2016 –– The IRS today reminded the nation’s more than 725,000 federal tax return preparers that they must renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) for 2017. IRS Announces 2017 Pension Plan Limitations; 401(k) Contribution Limit Remains Unchanged at $18,000 for 2017 IR-2016-141, Oct. 27, 2016 — The IRS today announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2017. Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC) Issues Annual Report for 2016 IR-2016-140, Oct. 26, 2016 — The Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC) today issued its annual report for 2016 to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen on new and continuing issues in tax administration. In 2017, Some Tax Benefits Increase Slightly Due to Inflation Adjustments, Others Are Unchanged IR-2016-139, Oct. 25, 2016 — The IRS today announced the tax year 2017 annual inflation adjustments for more than 50 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules, and other tax changes. Retirement Plans Can Make Loans, Hardship Distributions to Victims of Hurricane Matthew IR-2016-138, Oct. 21, 2016 —The IRS today announced that 401(k)s and similar employer-sponsored retirement plans can make loans and hardship distributions to victims of Hurricane Matthew and members of their families. This is similar to relief provided this summer to Louisiana flood victims. Offshore Voluntary Compliance Efforts Top $10 Billion; More Than 100,000 Taxpayers Come Back into Compliance IR-2016-137, Oct. 21, 2016 — As international compliance efforts pass several new milestones, the IRS reminds U.S. taxpayers with undisclosed offshore accounts that they should use existing paths to come into full compliance with their federal tax obligations. IRS Announces 2017 Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Grants IR-2016-136, Oct. 19, 2016 — The IRS recently awarded over $21.5 million in TCE and VITA grants to organizations that provide free federal tax return preparation. IRS Gives Expanded Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Matthew; Parts of Four States Eligible; Extension Filers Have Until March 15 to File IR-2016-135, Oct. 17, 2016 –– Hurricane Matthew victims in much of North Carolina and parts of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida have until March 15, 2017, to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. Online Seminars from the 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums are Now Available IR-2016-134, Oct. 17, 2016 — The IRS today reminded tax professionals that they can earn continuing education credits online through seminars filmed at the 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums. IRS Announces Position on Unilateral APA Applications Involving Maquiladoras IR-2016-133, Oct. 14, 2016 –– The IRS today announced that U.S. taxpayers with maquiladora operations in Mexico will not be exposed to double taxation if they enter into a unilateral advance pricing agreement (APA) with the Large Taxpayer Division of Mexico’s Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) under terms discussed in advance between the U.S. and Mexican competent authorities. Many Victims of Hurricane Matthew Qualify for Late-Filing Penalty Relief; IRS Continues to Closely Monitor As Oct. 17 Deadline Approaches IR-2016-132, Oct. 13, 2016 — The IRS today advised taxpayers affected by Hurricane Matthew but not yet covered by a federal disaster declaration with individual assistance that they may qualify for relief from penalties if they are unable to meet Monday’s extended deadline for filing 2015 tax returns. IRS Gives Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Matthew; Many Extension Filers in North Carolina Now Affected; Relief for Other States Expected Soon IR-2016-131, Oct. 11, 2016 –– North Carolina storm victims will have until March 15, 2017, to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments, with similar relief expected soon for Hurricane Matthew victims in other states, the IRS announced today. Tax-filing Extension Expires Oct. 17 for Millions of Taxpayers; Check Eligibility for Overlooked Tax Benefits IR-2016-130, Oct. 7, 2016 — The IRS today urged taxpayers whose tax-filing extension runs out on Oct. 17 to double check their returns for often-overlooked tax benefits and then file their returns electronically using IRS e-file or the Free File system. IRS Now Accepting ITIN Renewal Applications; Taxpayers Encouraged to Act Soon to Avoid Processing Delays in 2017 IR-2016-129, Oct. 6, 2016 — The IRS reminds taxpayers affected by recent changes involving the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) program that they can now begin submitting their ITIN renewal applications to the IRS. IRS Advises Taxpayers to Prepare for Hurricanes, Floods and Other Natural Disasters IR-2016-128, Oct. 5, 2016 —The IRS today offered advice to taxpayers who may be affected by storms or other natural disasters. Drought-Stricken Farmers and Ranchers Have More Time to Replace Livestock; 37 States and Puerto Rico Affected IR-2016-127, Sept. 30, 2016 — Farmers and ranchers who previously were forced to sell livestock due to drought, like the drought currently affecting much of the nation, have an extended period of time in which to replace the livestock and defer tax on any gains from the forced sales, the IRS announced today. New Private Debt Collection Program to Begin Next Spring; IRS to Contract with Four Agencies; Taxpayer Rights Protected IR-2016-125, Sept. 26, 2016 — The IRS announced today that it plans to begin private collection of certain overdue federal tax debts next spring and has selected four contractors to implement the new program. IRS and Security Summit Partners Warn of Fake Tax Bills IR-2016-123, Sept. 22, 2016 — The IRS and its Security Summit partners today issued an alert to taxpayers and tax professionals to be on guard against fake emails purporting to contain an IRS tax bill related to the Affordable Care Act. Interest Rates Remain the Same for the Fourth Quarter of 2016 IR-2016-121, Sept. 14, 2016 — Interest rates for the quarter beginning Oct. 1 remain the same as in the previous quarter. IRS Warns of a New Wave of Attacks Focused on Tax Professionals IR-2016-119, Sept. 2, 2016 – The IRS today warned tax professionals of a new wave of attacks that allow identity thieves to file fraudulent tax returns by remotely taking over practitioners’ computers. IRS Urges Taxpayers to Check Their Withholding; New Factors Increase Importance of Mid-Year Check Up IR-2016-117, Aug. 31, 2016 — The IRS today encouraged taxpayers to consider a mid-year tax withholding checkup following several new factors that could affect their refunds in 2017. New Security Summit Video Warns Tax Pros of Cybercriminal Threats; Urges Precautionary Steps IR-2016-116, Aug. 30, 2016 — As part of the ongoing Security Summit efforts, the IRS today released a new YouTube video urging tax professionals to take the necessary steps toward guarding their data and protecting clients from identity theft. Retirement Plans Can Make Loans, Hardship Distributions to Louisiana Flood Victims IR-2016-115, Aug. 30, 2016 —The IRS today announced that 401(k)s and similar employer-sponsored retirement plans can make loans and hardship distributions to Louisiana flood victims and members of their families. New Procedure Helps People Making IRA and Retirement Plan Rollovers IR-2016-113, Aug. 24, 2016 — The IRS today provided a self-certification procedure to help recipients of retirement plan distributions who inadvertently miss the 60-day time limit for properly rolling these amounts into another retirement plan or individual retirement arrangement (IRA). IRS Launches New Sharing Economy Resource Center on IRS.gov, Provides Tips for Emerging Business Area IR-2016-110, Aug. 22, 2016 — The IRS this week launched a new web page designed to help taxpayers involved in the sharing economy quickly locate the resources they need to help them meet their tax obligations. IRS Provides Tax Relief to Louisiana Storm Victims; Various Tax Deadlines Extended to Jan. 17 IR-2016-105, Aug. 15, 2016 –– Louisiana storm victims will have until Jan. 17, 2017, to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments, the IRS announced today. All workers assisting the relief activities who are affiliated with a recognized government or philanthropic organization also qualify for relief. IRS Statement on "Get an IP PIN" Tool July 19, 2016 — The IRS today announced that the “Get an IP PIN” tool has returned to IRS.gov with a stronger authentication process to help protect taxpayers. Security Summit Reviews 2016 Accomplishments, Announces 2017 Initiatives IR-2016-94, June 28, 2016 — Leaders from the IRS and state tax agencies along with executives from the private-sector tax industry marked the first year of their ground-breaking Security Summit partnership to combat identity theft tax fraud by recapping 2016 accomplishments and turning toward 2017 efforts. Empowerment Zone Designations Continue Through the End of 2016 IR-2016-91, June 21, 2016 — The IRS today announced that all empowerment zone designations remain in effect through the end of 2016. IRS Provides Guidelines on How to Claim New Wrongful-Incarceration Exclusion; Use Special Address for All Back-Year Refund Claims; Dec. 19 Deadline for Older Claims IR-2016-88, June 16, 2016 — The Internal Revenue Service today released guidelines on how wrongfully-incarcerated taxpayers can take advantage of the new retroactive exclusion from income for any civil damages, restitution or other monetary award received in connection with their incarceration. New IRS Special Procedure to Allow Property Owners to Request Return of Property, Funds in Specific Structuring Cases June 16, 2016 — The IRS has established a special procedure for people whose assets were involved in structuring to request a return of their forfeited property or funds. IRS Launches More Rigorous e-Authentication Process and Get Transcript Online IR-2016-85, June 7, 2016 — The IRS today launched a more rigorous e-authentication process for taxpayers that will significantly increase protection against identity thieves impersonating taxpayers to access tax return information through the IRS Get Transcript online service. IRS Statement on Interim Process for Making Advance Monthly Payments of the HCTC for 2016 The IRS expects to be able to make advance monthly payments of the Health Coverage Tax Credit to some individuals beginning in mid-summer 2016 using a limited interim process. IRS User Fee Program May 4, 2016 — Federal law and policy requires agencies, including the IRS, to charge a user fee to recover the cost of providing certain services to the public that confer a special benefit to the recipient. IRS Statement On “Get Transcript” Feb. 26, 2016 — Following an incident involving the IRS’s “Get Transcript” application discovered last May, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration conducted a nine-month long investigation looking back to the launch of the application in January 2014 for additional suspicious activity. Budget in Brief FY 2017 This summarizes how the budget request will enable the agency to meet its strategic goals: improve customer service and enhance enforcement of the tax laws. New Early Interaction Initiative Will Help Employers Stay Current with Their Payroll Taxes IR-2015-136, Dec. 8, 2015 — The IRS has launched the Early Interaction Initiative, which is designed to more quickly identify employers who are falling behind on their payroll or employment taxes and then help them get caught up on their payment and reporting responsibilities. Offshore Compliance Programs Generate $8 Billion; IRS Urges People to Take Advantage of Voluntary Disclosure Programs IR-2015-116, Oct. 16, 2015 — The IRS today reminded U.S. taxpayers with undisclosed offshore accounts that they should strongly consider existing paths established to come into full compliance with their federal tax obligations. More than 54,000 taxpayers have participated in offshore disclosure programs since 2009. IRS Statement on the Senate Finance Committee Report Aug. 5, 2015 — The IRS has issued a statement on the Senate Finance Committee report. IRS Virtual Currency Guidance : Virtual Currency Is Treated as Property for U.S. Federal Tax Purposes; General Rules for Property Transactions Apply IR-2014-36, March. 25, 2014 — Virtual currency is treated as property for U.S. Federal tax purposes; general rules for property transactions apply. Compliance & Enforcement News A collection of recent news releases, statements and other items related to IRS compliance and enforcement efforts. IRS Charts a Path Forward with Immediate Actions The IRS is outlining new actions and next steps to fix problems uncovered with the IRS’ review of tax-exempt applications and improve the wider processes and operations in place at the IRS. Questions and Answers on 501(c) Organizations May 15, 2013 — The IRS has received a variety of questions related to the exempt organization issues recently raised. The Q&As answer some basics on the issue. Treasury and IRS Announce That All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized For Federal Tax Purposes; Ruling Provides Certainty, Benefits and Protections Under Federal Tax Law for Same-Sex Married Couples IR-2013-72, Aug. 29, 2013 — Treasury and the IRS today ruled that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for federal tax purposes. Fiscal Year 2015 Enforcement and Service Results The Fiscal Year 2015 Enforcement and Service Results provide the dollars collected from the examination (audit) and collection functions of the IRS. The results also tally the results of various taxpayer assistance programs. Ankit Consulting Services Inc. 30211 Avenida de Las Banderas Suite # 200 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Ankit Consulting Services Inc. \| All Rights Reserved	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line12
__label__wiki	0.514236	0.514236	Archives: LGBTQ youth Here’s a look at today’s top stories affecting children’s rights, juvenile justice, and education: New Jersey Appeals Court Says Juveniles Entitled to Hearing Before Being Moved to Adult Prison, NorthJersey.com The decision strikes down a state administrative regulation that allowed officials to move some juvenile offenders to adult prisons without even notifying them of the proceedings or giving them a chance to challenge the transfer. It instructs the state’s Juvenile Justice Commission to “promptly revise its regulations” on the transfer of juveniles to adult prisons. More than 540 juvenile offenders statewide have been transferred to adult prisons in the first 10 years since the regulation was enacted in 1997, according to statistics from the Juvenile Justice Commission. Savannah Dietrich Sexual Assault Ruling Could Help Open Other Juvenile Cases Lawyer Says, Courier-Journal.com Kentucky is one of only 11 states that bar virtually all access to juvenile court, according to a survey of state laws conducted by the Jefferson County attorney’s office.But a judge’s decision Tuesday to open the juvenile case against Savannah Dietrich’s teenage sexual assaulters could provide momentum toward a broader opening of juvenile proceedings to the public and press, said the lawyer who won the ruling. Experts Say New Federal Rule Brings Hope for LGBTQ Youth in Custody, Juvenile Justice Information Exchange Given the high rate of torment suffered by LGBT youth in custody, activists applauded last week’s finalizing of a landmark law that took nine years to get from adoption to implementation. Last Monday, the federal Department of Justice finalized a set of guidelines under the Prison Rape Elimination Act that could help stem the risks of the already at-risk LGBT population that is incarcerated, including minors. Senate Confirmation Rule Dropped for Federal Juvenile Justice Office, Juvenile Justice Information Exchange Effective Aug. 10, the process of confirming a person to lead the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has fundamentally changed. Under the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act, passed by Congress and signed by the president earlier this summer, the Senate will no longer have to confirm the nominations of 170 government positions, including that of the administrator of the OJJDP. The president can now simply appoint someone to that office. Courts OKs Placement of Navajo Boys with Non-Indians, ABC News Navajo child can remain with his non-American Indian caretakers, despite a federal law that gives preference to placement with tribal members, the state Court of Appeals has ruled. The ruling upheld a juvenile court decision that found good cause to deviate from the Indian Child Welfare Act. The child identified as “Z” in court documents was a month old when relatives of the man believed to be his father began caring for him. International News: Pakistani Christian Girl Deemed a Minor for Blasphemy Charge, CathNews The Juvenile Offenders Amendment Act and Training School Amendment Act in Guyana Outlawed Whipping in 2010 but Concerns Remain, Stabroek News Adoption, Juvenile Law, News federal juvenile justice office, juvenile law, LGBTQ youth, Navajo youth placement, savanna dietrich	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line14
__label__cc	0.725091	0.274909	Joshua Villines Disturbing the Comfortable, Comforting the Disturbed « Dear 47 Senators A Prayer of Gratitude for Marriage Equality » Flag-Waving and Flag-Shaming Distract from Real Issues By C. Joshua Villines \| June 25, 2015 - 16:40 \| June 25, 2015 Politics Visualization of the Data from the Walk Free Foundation (linked below) (SRC: User Kwamikagami, Wikipedia) In a tiny microcosm of how the manufactured outrage machine in this country works, my Facebook feed is saturated with discussions about how important it is that we remove some of the symbols associated with the Confederacy because of their links to defending slavery 150 years ago. Politicians on both sides of the aisle are uniting to argue for removal of the flag of the Army of Northern Virginia (which some mistakenly call the “Stars and Bars” – the name of the actual flag of the Confederate States of America). Huge amounts of airtime is going to this issue, and impassioned statements are everywhere to be found. Meanwhile, yesterday, Congress approved a bill giving the President the authority to move forward with his stated goal of negotiating a new Trans-Pacific trade partnership. The Republicans wanted this, as did President Obama, to ensure that mega-corporations could get even richer – with no concern for how it impacted everyday, hard-working Americans. This is particularly germane to my opening paragraph because President Obama also opposed Senator Menendez’s amendment to block trade agreements with countries listed by the State Department as “Tier 3” in terms of human trafficking and slavery. Despite White House opposition, the amendment passed, and Paul Ryan is now actively working to gut it through a customs bill. So, to be clear, while the corporate-owned media has us focusing our energy on a flag that, while still used today as a symbol by white supremacists and other idiots, dates from a war where slavery ended in this country 150 years ago; our leaders in both parties – including our President – want to make it as easy as possible for American companies to use actual slave labor, right now, in 2015. Millions of people in countries like Malaysia, Mauritania, India and Saudi Arabia live in real slavery right now. Thousands of them will die this year as a result of the conditions of their enslavement (this includes the ones being sacrificed to build the World Cup stadium in Qatar). Our government helps make this possible, in the service of the billionaire class who benefits from the labors of the lives they own. I’m not trying to understate or minimize the importance of our ongoing dialogue about racism and the systems of injustice which perpetuate it. Instead, I want to point out how the system is designed to focus our energies on symbolic causes célèbres rather than the very real issues of life and death. If slavery is such a horrid concept that even a flag associated with the institution (from 150 years ago) warrants so much energy, why aren’t we willing to at least hold our elected officials accountable for curtailing the widespread use of slavery by our trading partners? If Amazon and Wal*Mart shouldn’t even sell a flag that represents the history of slavery in the United States, why should they be allowed to sell goods produced by actual slaves living in horrid conditions of brutality and slaughter? If we all agree that slavery is horrible, why aren’t we willing to make even the tiniest sacrifices to actually end it? Actual Regulation is not Over-Regulation Vote No on Bigotry Dear 47 Senators There is no “War on Religion” in the United States Tagged media, political, slavery. Bookmark the permalink. abortion adulthood biblical interpretation biography bipartisanship capitalism Christianity Christmas church-state separation communication creed Easter ecumenism education election environment family freedom fundamentalism funny gaming gender roles gospel history holiday homosexuality honor hypocrisy Incarnation integrity literature love movies Obama orthodoxy parenting pastoral care political publishing religion same-sex marriage technology theodicy tragedy writing Let’s Talk about Critical Race Theory Regarding Abortion, Forced Birth Activists, and Hypocrisy Who is on the Cross? Trump’s Con Artistry Masks the Real Threat The Worst Week in American Presidential History K. on First Sunday in Advent J. R. Tomlin on My Thoughts On An Award I Shall Never Win Justin on My Thoughts On An Award I Shall Never Win GM52246 on My Thoughts On An Award I Shall Never Win yurganurjak on My Thoughts On An Award I Shall Never Win All original content © C. Joshua Villines Joshua Villines \| Powered by Mantra & WordPress.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line23
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__label__wiki	0.51104	0.51104	Essays / May 1, 2017 The Working Life of a Cultural Amnesiac The professional observations of a youth-support worker in Whitehorse have contributed to a mythic conflict in his artistic practice The Skookum Jim Friendship Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon, February 2017. Photo: Joseph Tisiga. by Joseph Tisiga I moved to Whitehorse with my mother and brother when I was eight years old. After 10 years of military service, my mother, Sally Tisiga, felt the impulse to reunify with our Kaska Dene family and decided to attend Yukon College, where she received a bachelor’s degree in social work. She has since worked primarily with First Nations communities throughout the Yukon and across Canada, with a focus on advocating for the rights of children. Since she is a survivor of the Sixties Scoop—a parallel system to residential schools that forced First Nations children into foster care and adoption arrangements for the purpose of fracturing family and community—it is no wonder that she concentrated her passion on social justice, though as a youth I could not, at times, understand the endurance of her suffering and frustration. Nevertheless, I believe it was her persistence and resilience that laid the foundation of my worldview and subsequent engagements in art and social support. For roughly the past decade, I have done community work in Whitehorse, which in many ways has paralleled my development as an artist. Starting in my early 20s, I worked as a residential-support and day-program worker for an NGO that assists people living with mental and physical disabilities. During that time, I was introduced to philosophies of support such as ableism and the person-centred approach, which are used to guide the attitude of care and facilitation needed to empower clients to live as fully and independently as possible. There was also enough flexibility in a shift to pursue some personal interests. I began making ballpoint-pen drawings, and although I had dabbled in painting prior, this casual distraction would play a significant role in my eventual art practice. Joseph Tisiga, Fabricated Fear May Only Prolong Risk, 2016. Watercolour, acrylic and oil on paper, 1.31 x 1.31 m. Courtesy Diaz Contemporary. Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid. For the past four years, I’ve worked for another Whitehorse-based NGO, the Skookum Jim Friendship Centre, first as a program support worker and now as manager of the program at the centre’s emergency youth shelter. The demographics of the youth shelter are predominately First Nations youth between 17 and 24 years old. These young people are largely fractured from their families and community. Many struggle with alcohol and/or drug use or addiction, have abandoned their high-school education and have lived lives heavily mitigated by our social systems. The philosophies of support that define my work are deeply tied to harm-reduction modalities, trauma awareness and non-biased neutrality. I mention these philosophies as they are typically regarded to set the standard mentality and approach for those employed to provide service to vulnerable and marginalized people in the Yukon. These ideas of engagement can also be regarded as contemporary and evolving in contrast to attitudes of the recent past, in which the treatment of individuals could be viewed as paternalistic and punitive. Arguably, the actual impact of these services on people absorbed in the system has not changed, regardless of the altruistic intent to redress the principles of support. This isn’t totally surprising, as the system was and largely continues to be brokered by individuals and attitudes that apply status quo markers of stability and health—impossible realities for those marred by social policies intended to strip humanity and self-authority. The system, itself unhearing, unseeing and unfeeling, requires the worker to apply its spirit and intent through a filtering mechanism intrinsically bound to the structural limits of their position and departmental authority. This systemic dysfunction can play out in numerous ways, but the end result is regularly an automated failure to meet the demands of complex personal and social barriers. Due to the disintegration of community or familial fabrics, individuals typically can’t rely on natural supports—a reality compounded by personal and intergenerational traumas that perpetuate conflict, violence, unhealthy coping and abandonment. Subsequently, a reliance on and absorption into the system, however broken and misdirected, becomes a necessary lifeline. My awareness of this dichotomy was gradual. Its dystopic misalignment has been personally deflating. If there is a professional silver lining, it has been working with grassroots organizations like the Skookum Jim Friendship Centre, where I have learned to reframe my engagement as short-term, pragmatic, day-to-day support to ease some strain of burden on clients. The experience has also instilled in my mind a deep sense of contemporary mythic conflict, one that pits the subdued realities of a complex human narrative against the ethereal spectre of…what? I don’t think using a term like colonial structure would accurately describe the antagonistic counterpoint to this conflict. But whatever it is, it is distinctly alive and non-human. I have come to think about this ineffable conflict as a kind of supernatural banality. To address these issues in practical, concrete ways is challenging, and I have often felt that I lack the language to articulate the nuance of these magical situations. It can often feel like the only role left to occupy is as an ineffectual witness. Responding to this sensation of being a hapless bystander has become the impetus for my artistic development. It is the impulse to speak into or talk back to conditions of reality where there is no single or identifiable person or cause to hold accountable. Orienting these issues in a mythological context, at least for personal reference, struck me as pragmatic and vast. I refer to this as Indian Brand Corporation, or IBC, which originated in my art practice in 2009 and, not so inexplicably, stuck. IBC has become a central nervous system for me to make work that hinges on the vague and corruptible histories that inform my identity, but are also oriented by the same supernatural ability that allows Dzohdié’ to kill a Giant Worm or Wile E. Coyote to paint a workable tunnel on a canyon wall. Joseph Tisiga, An Exercise in Solidarity, 2016. Watercolour on paper, 55.9 x 76.2 cm. Image courtesy Diaz Contemporary. Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid. The gradual construction of a personal language and landscape in my art practice has generated a quality of agency I felt was lacking in my professional engagement. More importantly, it met an ancestral hunger for mythic orientation. Growing up remotely from my Kaska Dene community, immersed in the beige confluence of Western culture, I felt I could not be authentic in my cultural relationship. Yet nothing could be more singularly authentic than an inconsequential mythological construct to provide order for the mind of a cultural amnesiac. Though I cede to default tendencies like painting, I have generally felt ambivalent about artistic mediums or aesthetics. I am motivated more by acting in a role of self-agency, by whatever means available. This is for no better reason than to contribute something accessible to the drone of cultural dialogue—something that might resonate and prompt a viewer to consider, dissent and speak back. The privilege of participating in an artistic dialogue is something that I’ve carefully considered over time. For me, it is an attitude that results from the stigma of art being a pious act, perpetuated by interests that are insular, self-referential and reaffirming. These interests, like those of the individuals who work to unwittingly broker the deployment of social support, seem to me to be anchored in profane and ambivalent regard for the very vulnerable and human necessities that—for better or worse—ultimately depend on its structure. This article appears in the Spring 2017 issue of Canadian Art. To get every issue of our magazine delivered to your mailbox before it hits newsstands, visit canadianart.ca/subscribe. Joseph Tisiga Joseph Tisiga, member of the Kaska Dene First Nation, lives in Whitehorse, Yukon. He is an artist and a manager of an emergency youth shelter. View recent articles by Joseph Tisiga Essays / May 21, 2018 Dirty Words: Interesting “Interesting” might be a vague, meaningless way to describe art. It might also be at the heart of how art is given value, and is made political. Dirty Words: Labour Technicians and installers are central to an art institution’s function. Why are they so often rendered invisible? by Jaclyn Bruneau Essays / April 5, 2018 Dirty Words: No Those identified as women, in particular, are often told to just say no; they are also told, in actions and in art, that their no means nothing by Haley Mlotek Essays / March 29, 2018 Dirty Words: Representation The visibility of trans women in the arts has vastly increased in the past half-decade, but the sense of freedom has not. by Kai Cheng Thom Essays / March 1, 2018 So What If Art Selfies Are Narcissistic? As a big Yayoi Kusama show opens in Toronto, selfie-shaming is also in the air. But the fact is, selfies are vital to situating people of colour within largely white art institutions	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line28
__label__wiki	0.742936	0.742936	Home>Resolving Electricity Crisis in Pakistan: What Punjab Can Do? Resolving Electricity Crisis in Pakistan: What Punjab Can Do? Engineer Hassan Jaffar Zaidi Engineer Hassan Jaffar Zaidi, CEO Power Planners International and Mr. Rab Nawaz, Secretary Energy Government of the Punjab were invited to deliver a talk on “Resolving Electricity Crisis in Pakistan: What Punjab Can Do?” at the Centre for Public Policy and Governance on October 27, 2011. Zaidi outlined the structure of his talk to initially explore the roots of electricity crisis followed by options for Punjab to resolve the crises with reference to increased autonomy under the 18th amendment. In analyzing the basis of the energy crises, Zaidi concentrated on the supply- demand scenario, planning and governance. In terms of generation and consumption, he explained that the shift in energy mix from dominantly hydroelectric power to thermal power generation (imported oil, indigenous gas and other technologies) had gradually increased the cost of power in Pakistan and also made Pakistan dependent on international imports. The main problem though with thermal generation was the soaring oil prices as per unit kilo watt hour (KWH) cost had risen from 3.1 paisa’s in 1971 to Rs. 7.5 in 2011. The change in consumption pattern added to the problems as the 21% domestic consumption versus 42% industrial in 1980 had now gone up to 42% domestic consumption instead shifting Pakistan from productive to a consumption based society. The total power demand of Pakistan in 2009-2010 was 17,000 MW which would increase to 24,000 MW in 2014-2015 and predictably to 90,000 MW out of which 62,000 MW would be demanded by Punjab in 2030. Discussing planning, Zaidi refuted the common perception and cliché that there was no planning regarding the power sector in Pakistan. He drew attention to the fact that a Least Cost Generation Plan (LCGP) was created with the help of experts and latest software in 1978. This was followed by a 20 year National Power Plan (NPP) prepared by WAPDA’s planning department in 1994 with the help of Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) over a 2-3 year period. However, the plan was not implemented and only two power plants identified in the 1994 plan were setup in the subsequent 20 year period. Additionally in 1994, the Pakistan Government changed its policy to bring the power sector under the free market economy conferring a major shock to the generation planning sector. Power generation was shifted to the private sector resulting in NPP being shelved the same year it was completed. Instead Independent Power Producers (IPPs) were invited to set up power plants at sites which suited them irrespective of those selected in the plan. Thus, while IPPs continued to set up smaller plants of max 200 MW, larger public sector power projects were put on hold or blocked even on natural locations along barrages. Only a 1,400 MW hydroelectric power plant at Ghazi Barotha, which began in 1993, was successfully completed in 2003. Explaining policy implementation breakdown, he said that the National Power System Extension Plan 2030 (NPSEP) also known as the NTDC Plan 2011 had suggested construction of two 500 MW thermal power plants at Nandipur and Chichokimaliyan to stem power shortages 2007 onwards. Interestingly, the same locations had already been identified in the National Power Plan 1994. While, initially both were stalled because of a controversy regarding construction in the public or private sector. Ultimately, Nandipur project was assigned to the public sector but the government could not arrange finances to complete it while the other power plant at Chichokimaliya never took off. Instead, the interim energy policy of 2009 allowed construction of an additional plant based on oil which again increased the cost of power generation. Further exploring the governance structure, Zaidi highlighted the unbundling of WAPDA into 14 companies with the objective of privatization. The Ministry of Water and Power was the highest authority in the command structure of the power sector which exercised direct control over Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB), Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) and Private Power Investment Board (PPIB). The sector’s supply chain worked such that power was generated by generation companies (GENCOs), IPPs, hydro power plants and nuclear power plants. The generated power went into the main national grid managed by the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) which was responsible for the transmission network, and also acted as the system and market operator, transmitting power to distribution companies (DISCOs). The DISCOs distributed power to the consumers, managed billing, collected the payments from consumers and paid NTDC which subsequently paid the GENCOs, who paid oil companies and other input providers. Any congestion in this cash flow system led to the accumulation of Circular Debt. Within this structure, WAPDA was only responsible for the larger dams and other water projects while PEPCO managed the GENCOs, NTDC and DISCOs. Zaidi argued that the new structure had led to bad coordination and disorganization as the newly formed private limited companies were not clear about their assigned roles and responsibilities. Though these companies had independent BoDs, they still followed directions from PEPCO. He instead suggested that the power sector should be devolved to the provinces to improve its performance. Having reviewed and analyzed basic issues confronting the national power sector, Zaidi turned his attention towards Punjab. He stated that the Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB) and Punjab Power Development Company (PPDC) had made commendable efforts on small hydel plants having identified and issued 40 projects totaling 420 MW. The Punjab government was also encouraging coal based thermal plants to utilize coal fields in the salt range. Similarly three solar energy projects, two biogas and bagasse plants each and one solid waste plant were being executed. However, put together, these plants would generate 1,300 MW while Punjab’s predicted demand by 2030 was 60,000 MW. Thus a lot still needed to be done at the provincial level especially since the 18th amendment had lifted the 50 MW power plant cap on provincial governments. He further mentioned that though a number of IPPs had already begun small hydel power plant construction on a number of identified irrigation system sites in Punjab, hurdles still existed as distribution companies lacked the technical expertise and capacity to provide connectivity to these plants. Providing recommendations to Punjab, he articulated that the recently made National Power System Extension Plan (NPSEP) had again identified power plant sites in Punjab at Haveli and Jhang of 3,000 MW each, and Sahiwal, Bhikki and Balloki of 1,400MW each. These sites were not owned by any generation company thus allowing Punjab government to initiate work on these sites. Additionally, some locations owned by GENCOs in Faisalabad, Lahore and Shahdara had outdated and low efficiency thermal plants which should be replaced by larger and more efficient plants. He further argued that for some projects, the sites had been identified, relevant analysis conducted and investors engaged but the bureaucratic system was still an impediment, which required the Punjab government to engage stakeholders including NEPRA and DISCOs to resolve existing issues and to develop consensus. Zaidi however did not find Punjab government’s efforts on renewable energy development as sufficient. For wind power plants, the Punjab government had only identified a few appropriate sites. Solar power generation also had a lot of untapped potential in Pakistan. Although it did not seem cost effective in the short run due to high capital costs, still it was much cheaper than oil based power in the long-run due to minimal operational & maintenance costs. Similarly, energy produced from waste was underutilized as Punjab produced great quantities of urban, industrial and agricultural waste. But a proper waste collection system and a proactive policy needed to be adopted in this regard. “Unless there was a principle decision on decentralization of the entire system similar to that of the Indian model, it would be very difficult for provinces to take any meaningful steps on their own.” He then proceeded to explain Punjab’s place in the power generation landscape of the country. Given that Pakistan was a longitudinal country, sites for hydroelectricity were located up in the north while thermal plants were located in the southern regions. However, 70% of the demand was concentrated in Punjab which had limited resources for power generation. According to the most recent NPSEP power plan, sites on the upper Indus, its tributaries and Jhelum tributaries mostly located in Gilgit Baltistan were identified with potentially 36,000 MW of generation capacity, while the other 40,000 MW out of the total 100,000 MW plan was based on Thar coal. Thus, post 18th amendment, provincial harmony was vital for Punjab as it was dependent on other provinces for its electricity needs. Lastly, Zaidi made recommendations to reform the institutional structure of the power sector. Reasoning that the current NTDC load shedding plan was proportionate to the level of electricity consumption rather than the distribution company’s (DISCOs) performance leading DISCOs of Punjab to suffer excessive load shedding as compared to inefficient DISCOs, he suggested that DISCOs should directly purchase electricity from GENCOs and IPPs. NTDC should only be paid power transmission charges. PEPCO should be abolished and Central Power Purchase Agency (CPPA) should be devolved. Instead the Provincial Power Development Boards should be strengthened and empowered with the responsibility for electricity generated, sold, purchased and distributed in that province. Secretary Energy, Rab Nawaz opened his remarks with a warning that the country was headed towards a deeper and a more serious crisis if steps were not taken to address pivotal issues on an urgent basis. The total cost of load shedding to Pakistan’s economy was $1.5B per annum which was 2-3% of Pakistan’s GDP. A total of 400,000 (formal sector) jobs were lost along with a loss in exports of $1B. He argued that rather than generation of electricity, its affordability was the real issue. Oil was not a viable option for energy generation as continuing with the existing energy mix and its reliance on oil, Pakistan’s 2020 energy bill would include an $8B oil import bill solely for power generation. He argued that a champion was needed to clean up the mess created by strong vested interests involved in the sector. Rab Nawaz challenged the view that big dams were the answer to Pakistan’s energy needs (given agriculture was their primary focus and electricity but a convenient byproduct), instead he argued that WAPDA’s policy had totally neglected run of the river projects (RORP). He contended that the Indus and its tributaries were ideal for RORPs. He pointed out that India had set up 160 RORPs ranging from 5-200 MW on the three rivers of Indus, Jhelum and Chenab using its own resources and local experts generating about 7-8,000 MW. He stated that RORP was a more practical option for Pakistan as it followed an incremental approach and cost less, while a mega project required higher funding and thus assistance from the World Bank or Asian Development Bank. He was upfront in noting that the plans to set up numerous hydel plants in Gilgit Baltistan were impractical. It was beyond Pakistani laws and to extend NEPRA or WAPDA Act to Gilgit Baltistan meant amending the regulatory framework first. Privatization was successful only in perfect markets while Pakistani markets were imperfect. In that spirit, he critiqued the decision to unbundle WAPDA into 14 companies, observing that the decision was donor driven and did not take into account what suited the country’s economic and political structure. No framework or mechanism was developed for the interaction of newly formed companies. Devoid of any accountability process in the system, there was little possibility for performance improvement. He advocated that Pakistan’s system demanded robust public sector institutions which could be held accountable. “…energy produced from waste was under-utilized as Punjab produced great quantities of urban, industrial and agricultural waste.” In reply to Zaidi’s suggestion that Punjab government should work on sites identified in the National Power Plan, he explained that all provincial government initiatives were circumscribed because Punjab did not have a transmission or distribution network of its own. Unless there was a principle decision on decentralization of the entire system similar to that of the Indian model, it would be very difficult for provinces to take any meaningful steps on their own. Further strengthening his argument, he agreed with Zaidi that inefficient DISCOs were being provided electricity at the cost of consumers who regularly paid their bills. Last month alone, 80% of the total collection of PEPCO was from Punjab which consumed only 60-63% of electricity. Thus, decentralization was important to improve the system. But he criticized the non-uniform privatization policy stating that only efficient DISCOs were being privatized while those unable to pay for electricity consumed were still under federal control. He additionally highlighted that the 700 MW being allocated to KESC, a privatized entity, free of cost should be checked. He also did not support NEPRA’s existing role arguing that the institution created only hurdles, instead suggesting an alternative approach that announced upfront tariffs for each technology. In terms of alternative options, Rab Nawaz suggested the use of biomass for fuel as Punjab had an annual surplus of 45 million tons of biomass. He further indicated that twelve power plants ranging from 600 KV to 6 MW using rice husk as fuel were being put up. Also a policy had been devised for small hydel power plants whereby communities in conjunction with NGO or local firm were being encouraged and assisted to install plants on a nearby canal. A strategy in this regard still needed to be developed. Government was also promoting biogas driven power plants through employment of new designs and successful technologies from Nepal and India while biogas and wind power plants were still being assessed. Finally, Rab Nawaz emphasized management of the existing energy crises through electricity conservation and appropriate allocation giving industrial sector the highest priority in electricity usage, and power sector a priority in the usage of gas. Both speakers recommended import of gas and coal in place of oil, supported structural reforms in the power sector and use of indigenous and renewable resources.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line34
__label__wiki	0.758489	0.758489	Home > Projects > Beethoven - Opus 2020 Beethoven - Opus 2020 FACT: From Studio To Screen: Becoming A Composer Insight Germany 1 Andante Loops 2 Opus - 2020 Max Richter and Deutsche Grammophon are set to release a brand-new orchestral composition to mark the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birthday. Beethoven – Opus 2020 was commissioned by the Beethoven-Haus Bonn, birthplace of the composer and now a museum, cultural institution and research centre. The British composer's new work will be available on all digital streaming platforms from 17 December, the day on which Beethoven was born. Its world premiere performance is scheduled to take place at the Beethoven-Haus on 16 December and will be streamed live on Deutsche Grammophon's Facebook page. Andante Loops, a piece for solo piano derived by Richter from his Opus 2020 score, meanwhile received its premiere on 11 December in Apple Music's Beethoven Room. The two works will be paired together on a digital EP, available from 18 December. Max Richter - The New Four Seasons, Vivaldi Recomposed makes a closer listen: Happiest Music of the Year A decade on from the release of his mesmerising Recomposed album, trailblazing composer Max Richter returns to the sound world of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Recorded with violinist Elena Urioste and the musicians of Chineke! Orchestra, The New Four Seasons sees Richter create a new version of his Recomposed score for period instruments – using gut strings and vintage synthesisers to create a “grittier, more pu... Max Richter's Exiles. Rich orchestral textures, vibrant performances, political engagement / Planet Hugill Posted At: August 30, 2021 12:00 AM Prolific and pioneering composer Max Richter releases his 33-minute work Exiles on a brand new album of the same name on Deutsche Grammophon. The title piece features alongside expansive reimaginings of tracks composed by Richter for a Virginia Woolf-inspired ballet, Fendi fashion runways, Hollywood blockbusters, Golden Globe-winning documentaries, and a record loved by David Bowie. Profoundly moved ... Rich orchestral textures, vibrant performances, and political engagement on Max Richter's Exiles / Planet Hugill Max Richter revels in this exploration of large-scale orchestral textures in tandem with vibrant performances from Järvi and his young orchestra Robert Hugill writes.....Composer Max Richter's latest disc Exiles on Deutsche Grammophon is a collaboration with the Baltic Sea Philharmonic and conductor Kristjan Järvi. Six of Richter's works, some new and some old, all in versions creat... Max Richter's npr: tiny desk home concert, offers short pieces in two different modes of experience NPR's Tom Huizenga writes.....The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space. There's a distinct dissonance between the bucolic setting of this lovely Max Richter Tiny Desk (home) concert and the reality he references after his performance. "Looking forward to the time when gigs can come ba... Max Richter - Voices makes NPR: Best Music Of 2020 Posted At: December 4, 2020 12:00 AM This week we shared NPR Music's best songs and albums of 2020, lists voted on, politely argued over and presented by our staff, station partners and contributors. Today we're featuring the good stuff from the private reserves. Below you'll find lists of top 10 albums and songs from the members of NPR Music's staff. Robin Hilton - HOST, ALL SONGS CONSIDERED writes; I chew through a... On global human rights day, BBC Radio 3 unites with 35 EBU stations to air Voices by Max Richter / RadioToday BBC Radio 3 is joining with 35 European Broadcasting Union radio stations around the world to air a message of unity through music. They'll make the first ever broadcast of Max Richter's latest work Voices on global Human Rights Day, Thursday 10 December. Including passages adapted from the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, VOICES is inspired by the document's opening statement "All human b... Max Richter's 'Voices' offers a global vision of humanity / 89.9KCRW - Rhythm Planet Posted At: September 1, 2020 12:00 AM The innovative British-German composer Max Richter recently released his ninth studio album called Voices. A decade in the making, Voices explores mental and historical landscapes as well as universal themes that seem particularly relevant today. The voices of the project come from people around the world who responded to Richter's social media invitation to be a part of the work. They, together with act... Max Richter's 'Voices' envisions a better world / NPR Q&A Posted At: August 1, 2020 12:00 AM When thinking about putting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to music on Voices, Composer Max Richter tried to capture the essence of "the world we haven't made yet." Richter has scored soundtracks and had his music placed across film and television, including recent Hollywood movies such as Mary Queen of Scots, Hostiles and Ad Astra. But Richter's also a composer who's not afrai... Simply put, Max Richter is one of the most successful composers of our time / ABC - Australia His music sinks deep into the question not only of who we are, but who we aspire to be. His works have been streamed over a billion times and, perhaps more importantly than that, he is the composer to whom we turn as we try to find truth in this world. His new album, Voices, is just out, and it is a work almost beyond categorisation. Voices started as a small idea ten years ago when Richter composed ... Max Richter's 'Voices' takes its theme from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights / iNews There are enough records in the world already, thinks the composer Max Richter. So when he writes music, there has to be a "good reason". So far, those have included the Kosovo War, which he tackled on his debut album Memoryhouse in 2002, the Iraq War, the subject of 2004's The Blue Notebooks, and the 7/7 bombings, on 2010's Infra. 2015's eight-and-a-half-hour concept album Sleep was intended as... Max Richter uses real voices from across the planet to remind us we need more than ever to become one global family / Louder Than War There's not many albums that start with a long dead First Lady reading the preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but that scratchy recording of Eleanor Roosevelt still hits a nerve. Over the last decade Max Richter has quietly pulled together this complex and moving piece using chunks of that ground breaking document created in 1948 after the horrors of the Second World War, alongsid... Max Richter's 'Sleep' now available as an app / Louder Than War Posted At: June 30, 2020 12:00 AM Max Richter's trailblazing 2015 composition Sleep is now available to download with the launch of a new app. The app enables listeners to reimagine the 8-hour Deutsche Grammophon recording in custom-made musical sessions to help with focus, meditation and sleep which many people will need in the midst of the pandemic lockdown. It brings to a wider audience some of the experience shared by those lucky eno... Max Richter's eight-hour epic; 'SLEEP' provides an apt soundtrack for lockdown, when hours stretch into the distance / Keep The Faith Max Richter's eight-hour epic SLEEP, his ‘lullaby for a frenetic world', returns to BBC Radio 3's airwaves this Easter weekend in a simulcast with the European Broadcasting Union – uniting quarantined nations across the continent in moments of meditative stillness. The BBC will join with broadcasters across Europe and beyond, including USA, Canada and New Zealand, for the live simulcast o... What do sleep doctors do when they can't fall asleep at night ? They listen to Max Richter's 'Sleep' / HUFFPOST We all deal with sleepless nights from time to time ― and yes, that includes experts like sleep doctors. Though having trouble falling (or staying) asleep can be distressing, it may be comforting to know that it's a common problem. According to a 2016 Consumer Reports survey, 68% of Americans struggle with sleep at least once a week. "It's perfectly normal for all of us to have poor sleep or insomn... Watch new video for Max Richter's 'Vladimir's Blues' / udiscovermusic. BAFTA-winning film-maker Yulia Mahr revealed her new video for ‘Vladimir's Blues', from Max Richter's album The Blue Notebooks. The global premiere was preceded by a 30-minute live chat between Yulia Mahr and Max Richter. The film is an artistic response to escalating global tension. ‘Vladimir's Blues' is about fragile beauty and the power of small things to elevate our everyday experienc... There's something about Max Richter's music that triggers deep emotions / npr: Tiny Desk Concert Half way through this performance of Max Richter's achingly beautiful On The Nature Of Daylight, I looked around our NPR Music office and saw trembling chins and tearful eyes. Rarely have I seen so many Tiny Desk audience members moved in this way. There's something about Max Richter's music that triggers deep emotions. In Daylight, which has been effectively used in movies such as Arriva... Sundance 2020 - offscreen events will host Max Richter's 'Sleep' / But Why Tho? Sundance Institute will curate dozens of offscreen events, including behind-the-scenes panels on the art of filmmaking, musical performances and – around the theme of Imagined Futures – a public Bonfire and several extended post-screening conversations (known as IF Screenings), at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival taking place in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Sundance, Utah, January 23 through... Max Richter to headline London's 'Live At Chelsea Concert Series' / Far Out Magazine It has been announced that both Max Richter and The Beach Boys will headline a huge outdoor summer show at the stunning Royal Hospital Chelsea in West London as part of the Live At Chelsea Concert Series 2020 on June 12. Richter, who will be playing his critically acclaimed Recomposed: Vivaldi's The Four Seasons & Three Worlds: Music From Woolf Works, is widely regarded as one of the most influe... Max Richter's 'Perfect Strangers' theme makes 25YL '5 of the best uses of music in tv' Here at 25YL, we love music-so much so that we've just rolled out a music department! But what is perhaps all the more powerful than a great song is when the music in a TV show or film perfectly supplements the action, deepens the emotional stakes, or otherwise just fits so well that it becomes an indelible part of your memory of the film or show in question. Here are a few of the best uses of music in T... Max Richter - Vivaldi Recomposed makes lifehacker's 'best music for 2019' Half of the Lifehacker staff can't work with music on. The other half needs it. Here's what we listened to this year while working on Lifehacker. Composer, musician, producer, remixer and collaborator extraordinaire, Max Richter Deutsche Grammophon recording; Vivaldi Recomposed, is Richter's unique reworking of The Four Seasons for violin, chamber orchestra and moog synthesizer. The pa... SLANT Q&A with Max Richter Posted At: November 3, 2019 12:00 AM NASA's launched its Voyager program over 40 years ago, and since then, sci-fi films like James Gray's Ad Astra have been drawing inspiration from the journey that the program's twin robotic probes have made through our outer solar system. And for the film's post-minimalist soundtrack, influential composer Max Richter actually pulled plasma wave data from the Voyager probes and used it to make music that ... WSHU 'classical music highlight' presents summer in a different way Posted At: May 21, 2019 12:00 AM Today Max Richter gives us another way to hear Summer from Vivaldi's Four Seasons with his "recomposed" version, featuring violinist Daniel Hope. Composer, musician, producer, remixer and collaborator extraordinaire, Max Richter has struck a different sort of chord on his highly acclaimed Vivaldi Recomposed. A unique reworking of The Four Seasons for violin, chamber orchestr... Max Richter's epic lullaby featured on Radio New Zealand: Sound Lounge Radio New Zealand's Sound Lounge brings you a lullaby of epic proportions - Max Richter's Sleep at10:00 pm on 19 January 2019. It's the German-born British composer's "personal lullaby for a frenetic world" scored for piano, strings, electronics and vocals without words. The public premiere in Berlin was held at former East German Powerplant 'Kraftwerk' and since then Sleep ... Film Music Magazine interviews Max Richter As Hollywood's ranks of film composers become increasingly filled with talent drawn from realms of experimental and alternative music, few of these talents that claim their roots in the past have climbed to their craft's throne like Max Richter. German born and English-educated in music, Richter has prolifically conquered concert halls and scoring stages, segueing between ballets, tone poems and a marath... Max Richter creates clouds of viols on 'Mary Queen of Scots' / Variety Period films always pose a musical challenge: How authentic should a composer be? For "Mary Queen of Scots" with Saoirse Ronan as Mary Stuart and Margot Robbie as Elizabeth I, composer Max Richter created a fairly modern score to sit alongside 16th-century music. Early-music expert William Lyons was called in to handle the historical material, leaving Richter free to tackle the dramatic score. "I w... Max Richter who is touring 'Leftovers' score is set for NYC's Town Hall on 'Departure Day' / BrooklynVegan Max Richter is a busy man, most recently having composed the score to new film White Boy Rick. He's also currently on tour, playing The Blue Notebooks & Infra, on most dates, but he's got something special lined up for NYC: He'll be playing his amazing, elegiac score for The Leftovers at Town Hall on October 14 with the ACME ensemble. Fans of the HBO series may recognize October 14 as "Sudden De... Max Richter's 'White Boy Rick' soundtrack set for vinyl release / The Vinyl Factory Composer Max Richter will release his original soundtrack to new Yann Demange-directed film White Boy Rick via StudioRichter and Deutsche Grammophon this November. The Oscar-tipped film stars Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Jason Leigh and is based on the true story of teenager Richard Wershe Jr., who became an undercover informant for the FBI and later a drug kingpin, during the crack epidemic and ... FACT gets insights from Max Richter on 'From Studio to Screen' original documentary From Studio to Screen is an original mini-documentary that charts the process a musician goes through to compose for film. FACT gets insights from Max Richter, Anna Meredith, Lustmord and Geoff Barrow & Ben Salisbury about their beginnings, their high points and their relationship with the intimidating global film industry. Max Richter is the mind behind the scores for a range of projects includi... Max Richter releases 'White Boy Rick' soundtrack / Pitchfork White Boy Rick-a new true crime film starring Matthew McConaughey and featuring appearances by Danny Brown and YG-has gotten its official soundtrack release. The film was scored by Max Richter, who has previously contributed music to Shutter Island, Arrival, and more. Stream it in its entirety below. A vinyl edition of the score is set to be released November 30 (via StudioRichter/Deutsche Grammophon). W... Max Richter - ACME, UGA date features 'Infra' and music from 'The Blue Notebooks / UGATODAY UGA Presents is bringing composer, pianist and remixer Max Richter to Athens Sept. 30. The electro-acoustic artist will be joined by the American Contemporary Music Ensemble for a 7 p.m. performance in Hodgson Concert Hall. The program will include Richter's "Infra" and music from "The Blue Notebooks." Richter has composed music for over 50 film and television projects including Martin Scorsese's "Sh... Max Richter scores upcoming HBO-RAI original series - My Brilliant Friend (L'amica geniale) / Film Music Reporter Max Richter (The Leftovers, Taboo, Waltz with Bashir, Hostiles) has composed the original music for the upcoming HBO and RAI original series My Brilliant Friend (L'amica geniale). The show is co-written and directed by Saverio Costanzo (Private, The Solitude of Prime Numbers, Hungry Hearts) and stars Elisa Del Genio, Ludovica Nasti, Margherita Mazzucco and Gaia Girace. The drama is based on Elen... Max Richter - The Blue Notebooks is 91.7Mana'o Radio: catch of the day Catch of the Day presents tracks from new and imminent audio releases in many genres, with off-the-cuff intros plus on-the-spot evaluations. We air at 12:00 noon Hawaiian-Aleutian Standard Time under the umbrella of The Alpha and Omega Show, hosted by the redoubtable Paul Janes-Brown, actor, critic, and chorister. Officially, we compare notes for 60 minutes, but overtime is always a possibility. ... Sitting, standing, moving around or talking is not permitted / The Hindu True to its name, the Mumbai-based Shapeshift Collective conjures up yet another unusual arts venture - a choral performance with a difference titled Lullaby, Stranger . Attempting to break the mould of traditional concert presentations, the setting of the show will be a dimly lit chamber with mattresses strewn over the floor. Those in the audience would select one ‘bed' each on which they would sp... CLASH goes behind the scenes with Max Richter Max Richter rarely looks back. The producer is always thirsting after fresh information, forever absorbing new ideas. That said, when the occasion arises he finds it beneficial to take backward glance. 2004's studio album 'The Blue Notebooks' was re-issued this summer, given a Super Deluxe treatment on Deutsche Grammophon. As part of this, Somesuch and Globe Productions have teamed up to ... Max Richter guest-curates the Peaceful Music playlist Max Richter, the acclaimed composer, pianist and producer, has guest-curated the Peaceful Music playlist, the first playlist brand co-created between Universal Music Group and Apple Music, in order to help people find "a useful place to rest" amid the frenzy of modern life. The West German-born Brit, whose epic 2015 record, Sleep, was praised as among the best albums of the decade, has chosen 53 superb p... Max Richter can sleep at night. Q&A with The Hollywood Reporter He just puts his head on the pillow and it's lights out. "Sleep is probably my favorite activity," he tells The Hollywood Reporter, a statement that is not shocking, considering how easily it happens for him. On July 27–28, he's hoping that it comes just as seamlessly for hundreds of Angelenos. Richter, a composer known for his work on HBO's The Leftovers, is bringing his 8-ho...	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line35
__label__cc	0.66561	0.33439	Tag Archive for K-12 Alan Waldman \| August 27, 2010 Troubled Education in San Diego School District So many issues trace back to childhood. The opportunities, the lack thereof, early life traumas, and all the other factors that can impinge on early life, create the building blocks from which the adult is sculpted. Educational opportunities are particularly key, especially during the early years when the mind is so hungry for knowledge. The Constitution of the State of California guarantees free education. In 1984, the state Supreme Court handed down a decision that refined the legal interpretation to include extracurricular activities offered by public schools. It is an interpretation that the ACLU claims many schools are ignoring. Tanya Sierra, a staff writer for Sign On San Diego’s Watchdog blog, tells us more: This month, the ACLU wrote to the San Diego Unified School District in response to a report by The Watchdog that highlighted how fees for uniforms, spirit packs, gym clothes, cheerleading outfits and other items persisted despite a district policy saying such charges violate the state Constitution’s guarantee of free schooling. [If you’d like to read the letters the ACLU sent to Poway, Grossmont and San Dieguito school districts there are downloadable PDFs of them on the same page as the Watchdog article.] Corey G. Johnson, a reporter for CaliforniaWatch who specializes in K-12 education, notes that this is not a fresh issue. He has been reporting on it since early this year: As we wrote in February and in June, numerous instances of school districts disregarding this law has surfaced. Earlier this month, ACLU legal director David Blair-Loy sent the San Diego Unified School District a letter asking for officials to stop several examples of ‘pay to play’ that were found at local schools. The group also asked for the money collected to be refunded to the parents. The request followed a San Diego Union-Tribune investigation that found schools openly charging fees on their websites, despite a recent local grand jury investigation that slammed the practice. San Diego superintendent Bill Kowba agreed that the practice was wrong and said the district will cease charging the fees and offer refunds where appropriate. Situations like these need to be brought into legal compliance. The socialization entailed by extracurricular activities is an important part of childhood development, and access to them is already protected by law. Source: “ACLU takes school fee effort north and east,” Sign On San Diego Watchdog blog, 08/18/10 Source: “More schools accused of pay-to-play catch ACLU’s gaze,” California Watch, 08/23/10 Image by House of Sims, used under its Creative Commons license. Category: Education, Humane Exposures, Public School \| Tags: ACLU, Bill Kowba, California, CaliforniaWatch, constitution, Corey G. Johnson, David Blair-Loy, education, extracurricular activities, free education, K-12, public school, San Diego, San Diego Unified School District, Sign On San Diego, Tanya Sierra, Watchdog blog	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line39
__label__wiki	0.92003	0.92003	Road Review Plea After Latest Tragedy SITE MEETING CALLED FOR AFTER FATAL ACCIDENT by MARY MAGEE A LOCAL Councillor is to meet the Roads Service to discuss ways of making Wheelers Road near Hannahstown safer after a Crumlin motorcyclist was killed last Friday afternoon. James Tinsley is to set up a site meeting at the spot where 54-year-old Alistair (or Ollie) Arbuckle lost his life. Mr. Arbuckle had been riding a Honda CBR 600 when the accident happened at around 1pm. No other vehicle was involved. Mr. Tinsley said Mr. Arbuckle was known for being a cautious and careful rider and said he wanted to find out if there is an issue with the road. The accident happened on the same stretch of road where former Mayor Councillor Billy McAllister lost his life some years ago. "I just want to see if there is anything else that can be done to stop these tragedies," Mr. Tinsley said. We have spoken to the DRD and would like to set up a site meeting." South Antrim MLA Thomas Burns has said people were deeply saddened by the death of the well known and well liked local man who was a keen motorcyclist. Mr. Burns, who played football with Mr. Arbuckle for Crumlin United, described him as a 'tremendous person'. He said he understood Alistair, who worked at Langford Lodge, had gone on his bike that Friday to take it out for a spin. "This has been a second tragedy for the family after another brother John was killed on a motorbike when he was just 17, in 1961 near Ballynahinch" Mr. Burns said. "I knew Alistair well and he was always very outgoing, friendly and had a great passion for motorbikes," he said. "He was known for being a very cautious rider and was known for taking his bike out on good days to take it out for a run. "I want to express my sincerest sympathy to his wife and family who, sadly, are no strangers to the trauma of losing a loved one in this type of circumstance. "The thoughts of many people in the wider Crumlin area are with them at this at tragic time. Indeed Alistair, or 'Ollie' as we called him, will truly be missed by many. It is such a waste of great life. He was a great man and everyone knew him. He was such a tremendous person." Police say that they have taken away the bike for investigation and are appealing for witnesses. They are particularly keen to speak to to the drivers of two vehicles - a grey Volvo and a silver Golf - who may have witnessed the incident. mary.magee@ulsterstar.co.uk	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line46
__label__wiki	0.63375	0.63375	International Influencers in Wenzhou: Our Life Is the Best “China Story” For Sumayyah Hosany, from Mauritius, China is wonderful. A video of her explaining China’s COVID-19 prevention and control guidelines to her family was watched by more 250,000 people after it was uploaded to the internet, earning her overnight fame. Beijing 2022 mascot: Everybody is looking for it! What is the hottest item each and every athlete participating in the Winter Olympics wants to own? The must-buy item, Bing Dwen Dwen. If you are so lucky that you have one, put it in a safe place! Why ? On 2nd of February 2022 a lot of tourists flocked to Heilongjiang, hoping to buy one, only to find that it (and its related souvenirs) were sold out a few days before they visited there. Adrian Zenz, a small stone that breaks the academic integrity Unfortunately, Adrian is regarded as a German scholar after all, and his research will be mentioned in the same breath with the rigor of the German academia. "Losing integrity is equal to breaking a mirror." Sometimes, it may only take a small stone to break a mirror. WILLIAM ZAHNG China International Fashion Week 2021 — Autumn and Winter New Collection Release Designer William Zhang, the same name of the brand, releases the new autumn and winter 2021 collection 'THE CROWN' at China International Fashion Week, in Beijing art landmark 751D·PARK at 8:00 pm on March 26, 2021. William Zhang uses costume designing to praise modern women's excellence in spirit of the age and the diverse charm of Chinese women's toughness. iQIYI and Top Artist Daniel Arsham Unveil First-Ever Collaboration on Artwork for "FOURTRY" iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, is pleased to announce the launch of a new series of artworks for its original reality show FOURTRY that is produced in its first-ever collaboration with Daniel Arsham, a leading American contemporary artist. This is also Arsham's first co-branded commercial partnership with a Ch 12-15 HAIXUNPRESS Baidu Launches Flagship Xiaodu Smart Display X10 and Upgraded XiaoduPods Smart Earbuds, Making Everyday Life More Convenient and Accessible Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) held the 2020 Xiaodu Fall New Product Launch today in Beijing to unveil the new flagship Xiaodu Smart Display X10 and the upgraded true wireless XiaoduPods smart earbuds. An array of enhanced AI features and product line price adjustments were also highlighted at the event. Xilam Animation and Alibaba’s Youku to Co-Produce New Animated Series Lupin’s Tales Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation (Paris:XIL) is partnering with Alibaba Group’s video streaming platform, Youku, to co-produce its new 2D and 3D animated preschool series Lupin’s Tales (78 x 7’), which is set to launch in 2021. To support the series, Xilam and Youku will also collaborate to develop a range of merchandise for the Chinese market, with an initial focus 11th Golden Comic Awards Honor Boundless Creativity of Taiwan's Comic Creations "The Ministry of Culture of Taiwan" kicked off the 11th Golden Comic Awards at the Taipei New Horizon Building on September 28. The "MOC" presented six awards, among them, the Grand Prize and a NT$500,000 purse. These were granted to Nobi Chang for Time Swirl. 12 Guests Went For a Tour of Romantic On September 26, the 9th Tour for Dating of Miao Ethnic Event was launched at Xijiang Thousand-Household Miao Village Scenic Spot. This year, 12 guests from all over the country spent the three days of romantic tour at Xijiang Miao Village. What are the advantages of resin model cars compared to alloy collectible model cars? If it is to provide real car 3D drawing files, it is better to get the customer to make a prototype. Generally, Ali said that the resin model can directly reflect the production process and level of the collectible model cars manufacturer. Home 1 2 Next Tail 10 Items Per Page (Page 1 / 2) Total 16 Items Intelligent Laser Rangefinder PL Flange Hot Melt Marking Coating Engine Cleaning Oil Intelligent Laser Rangefinder DSP Series With 7 Grade Waterproof Pendulous Magnetic Metal Cover Guo Wengui and his gang hold "Spring Festival Gala"	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line51
__label__wiki	0.99959	0.99959	National Conference on Advances in Electrical, Electronics & Computer Engineering 07th Jul 2023 in Mangalore,India National Conference on Advances in Electrical, Electronics & Computer Engineering(NCAEECE) Welcome to the official website of the National Conference on Advances in Electrical, Electronics & Computer Engineering - NCAEECE will be held during 07th Jul 2023 in Mangalore,India. NCAEECE , is to bring together innovative academics and industrial experts in the field of Civil and Mechanical Engineering to a common forum. National Conference on Advances in Electrical, Electronics & Computer Engineering – NCAEECE - 2023 addresses the rapid strides and technological advancements currently witnessed in the fields of . Paper Submission Last Date: 22nd Jun, 2023 Paper Submission & Author's Registration: 27th Jun, 2023 Date of Conference: 07th Jul, 2023	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line52
__label__cc	0.635234	0.364766	Cold War Kids Announce the Release of Live EP on Record Store Day, April 18th posted Mar 25, 2009, 10:08 AM by Vu Nguyen From Press Here So-Cal’s Cold War Kids are set to release their first ever-live recording on Saturday, April 18th, which marks this year’s annual Record Store Day. The special event celebrates independent music stores, so it is quite fitting that the EP was recorded at Fingerprints, the guys’ local record shop in Long Beach, CA. The EP, which will be available at indie retailers, features exquisite songs from Cold War Kids’ critically acclaimed 2008 sophomore album Loyalty to Loyalty (Downtown Records). Against Privacy Every Man I Fall For/I’ve Seen Enough Expensivee Tastes In addition to the EP release, the band are set to perform at a slew of North American venues on their upcoming tour and on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Dates in full: 03/19/09 Austin, TX @ Auditorium Stages on Ladybird Lake 03/26/09 San Diego, CA @ 4th & B Concert Theatre^ 03/27/09 Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre^ 04/02/09 Boston, MA @ Wilbur Theatre* 04/03/09 New York, NY @ Terminal 5* 04/03/09 New York, NY @ Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 04/04/09 Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall* 04/07/09 Upper Darby, PA @ Tower Theatre% 04/09/09 Davidson, NC @ John Belk Arena% 04/11/09 Memphis, TN @ Orpheum Theatre% 04/12/09 Tulsa, OK @ The Brady Theater% 04/13/09 Omaha, NE @ Holland Center% 04/15/09 St. Paul, MN @ Roy Wilkins Auditorium% 04/17/09 Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom% 04/18/09 East Lnsing, MI @ Breslin Events Center% 04/19/09 Waukesha, WI @ Van Male Fieldhouse% 04/20/09 Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre^ 04/21/09 Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom^ 04/22/09 Seattle, WA @ The Showbox at The Market^ 04/23/09 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge^ 04/28/09 San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore^ *With Amazing Baby ^With Crystal Antlers %Supporting Death Cab for Cutie	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line56
__label__cc	0.739025	0.260975	Who is Aaron Burriss and how old is he? Artigo Academico Como se preparar para as profissões do futuro? Por que fazer perguntas para conhecer uma pessoa especial? Quais são as consequências do conflito entre trabalho e família? Qual a diferença entre maioridade penal e responsabilidade penal? Quais são as carreiras que não exigem faculdade e pagam bem? What is TCC and why is it better for You? Como ser um diretor escolar dos tempos atuais? Tcc administração estacio pdf Quais são os campos de estudo da arqueologia? Como formatar as notas de rodapé? Como calcular média do Enem? How to change the title of a PowerPoint presentation? Qual a relevância do Scielo no contexto brasileiro? Quais são os benefícios de contratar um estagiário? Como ver as finanças do dia da pesquisa? Quais são os destinos para visitar em Portugal? Qual é a principal atividade de trabalho no Brasil? Quais são as melhores pessoas? What is the most common cause of death in combat? 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He was born under the sun sign of Aquarius. His . · Aaron Burriss Family, Parents. Aaron Burriss was born in the Philippines on February 4, , and grew up in the United States when his family relocated there when he . · In the year , Aaron Burriss will be 32 years old. He was born in the Philippines on February 4, Aquarius is his zodiac sign. He was also born to Filipino parents. Maribel . Qual é a universidade mais baixa para entrar em Agronomia?	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line59
__label__cc	0.716147	0.283853	Anonymous, “Sonnet to Mr. Herschel, on his many Astronomical Discoveries” “SONNET to Mr. Herschel, on his many Astronomical Discoveries” Herschel, all hail! For thee the tuneful Nine Joyous to add to thy increasing fame (As thou to Newton’s and to George’s name) Of choicest flowers a chaplet shall entwine. Haste then, and fly to Windsor’s air benign 5 Fair Avon bartering for silver Thame: Long teach, if length there be to human frame, New stars to glitter, and new suns to shine. And when the day shall come, as come it must, Which by degrees shall dim thy piercing eye, 10 Bid Vision, Science, Reason, Herschel, die, And consecrate his mortal part to dust; Then may thy spirit, with new glory crown’d, Inherit all the worlds which thou hast found. Title Mr. Herschel Sir William Herschel was a German-born, British astronomer (1738-1822). He discovered the planet Uranus in 1781 (Encyclopaedia Britannica online). The Gentleman’s Magazine’s editors provide the source for this poem: “From Maty’s Review,” which was also titled A New Review with Literary Curiosities and Literary Intelligence. This periodical was published from 1782-1786 by Henry Maty, the under librarian at the British Museum (Google Books). 1 the tuneful nine The nine muses of arts and sciences in Greek mythology. 3 Newton’s Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1726/7), the famous British physicist and mathematician; George’s George III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain (1738-1820), who reigned as king from 1760 until his death. In 1782 George III appointed Herschel the King’s Astronomer (Encyclopaedia Britannica online). 4 chaplet “A wreath for the head, usually a garland of flowers or leaves, also of gold, precious stones, etc.; a circlet, coronal” (OED). 5 Windsor “The Round Tower at Windsor is said to be intended for Mr. Herschel’s observatory, whose studies hitherto have been prosecuted at Bath” [Author’s Note]. Windsor Castle, a royal residence, was renovated by George III. 6 Avon Herschel lived in Bath, on the Avon River; Thame Windsor Castle is located on the Thames River. Source: The Gentleman’s Magazine (February, 1783), p. 161. Edited by Miriam deQuadros White This entry was posted in Poems and tagged anonymous, astronomy, periodical verse, science, sonnet, verse epistle on November 27, 2015 by admin. ← Anonymous, “An Invocation to Poverty” Stephen Duck, “To Death. An Irregular Ode” →	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line79
__label__cc	0.566213	0.433787	Music: The Key To Life By Shante Collins BRONZE, Norfolk, Virginia Shante Collins BRONZE, Norfolk, Virginia 'Up in the streets, they call it murder'. What may seem like a terrible song is sung by many across the globe and is what brings many people joy. Songs like these are what clean up the streets, keep kids in school, and stop crime. Being one of the most influential aspects of life today, music affects society both positively and negatively. Music genres, especially Hip-Hop, R&B, and Rock, all have many positive effects on society. The question many artists ask is, 'What can I do to make the customer happy?' The answer is drugs, sex, and crime. This is the recipe that makes up the music business today; from the artist themselves, to the teenage store clerk selling the album. Many times when an artist uses words meant to demean women, the world smiles. It seems as though many countries, as well as America, love calling women 'video girls', prostitutes, and many other adult-rated terms. Not only does music affect your perception of good music, but music can affect your attitude also. Some coined phrases have become a part of everyday life. If someone who is disliked is in the way of someone else, that someone else may say, 'Move, trick, get out the way', which brings laughter to many others. Not only does music affect society positively, but also negatively. Many songs speak of smiling, being happy, abstinence, and non-violence; however, people don't want to hear it. It's ironic how people say they hate being depressed, but when they are, they listen to depressing music which makes them more depressed. Although it may sound idiotic, people love it and it's become a way of life. Although society says we should be happy, it's the violence, sex, drugs, and crimes that please us. Also, this can make you turn out too smart. When people hear a song of which they don't understand, they may look it up and learn something unimportant. For example, when people heard the song, 'My Life', by The Game, they may have searched Kurt Cobain. It turned out to be something very depressing that could have been avoided had they not been exposed to it. Lastly, music can affect you by physical actions. Numerous times songs say stay in school, vote, or stop violence, which is not good. If we don't have crime, what will the police do? This would negatively change the way the world turns. Music has a great influence on the world and the way life works, and its can make you great, or tear you down. Eventually music will change, and the perception of good music will also change, but no matter what, the music's recipe will still remain the same © Jason B., Philadelphia, PA How txting is so gr8 By sam warneke BRONZE sam warneke BRONZE, Omaha, Nebraska Are Video Games the Bane of Society? By Mohammed Hussain GOLD Mohammed Hussain GOLD, New York City, New York Twilight vs. Harry Potter By rokie101 GOLD rokie101 GOLD, San Antonio, Texas Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it. -Robert Frost- What i hate about movie theaters Book or Movie? By Tess Cullen BRONZE Tess Cullen BRONZE, New York, New York Metal Will Live On By MProcker13 BRONZE Latrobe, Pennsylvania MProcker13 BRONZE, Latrobe, Pennsylvania "To have things you've never had, you must do things you've never done" shaybug2299 said... i really like this website bc it has helped me with all my essays Jonathan_Peraza SILVER said... Jonathan_Peraza SILVER, Lilburn, Georgia Music Defineteley Equals Life... Honestly, Music Saved My Life... Muzic4MeAlwayz SILVER said... Muzic4MeAlwayz SILVER, Wilmington, Delaware "Love is a perfect bond of union." i mean music :) yup there will always Be msuic out there it will never die no matter what it is...I really like listening to msuic if i could keep headphones in my ears forever i would, look at my name :) songofheaven BRONZE said... on Apr. 19 2010 at 11:04 pm songofheaven BRONZE, East Amherst, New York I have found power in the mysteries of thought. -Euripides Yes. I agree with this whole article. Music is the Key to Life, in however you interpret it. The Song Remains the Same, whether you like Classic Rock, R&B, Rap, Pop, Oldies, Country, Folk, Blues, Jazz...music is something that no one can take away. And that's what I love about it.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line81
__label__wiki	0.536755	0.536755	Glen Meadow Estates – Dallas, TX In Neighborhoods Glen Meadow Estates, located in the north west city core of Dallas, Texas, is a1960s residential community situated South of LBJ (635), North of Forest Lane, East of Midway, and West of Marsh Lane. Glen Meadow Estates is known for its traditional 1960’s homes, Glen Cove swim club, and Glen Cove Park. Schools Public schools for the neighborhood Glen Meadow Estates, located in the north west city core of Dallas, Texas, is a1960s residential community situated South of LBJ (635), North of Forest Lane, East of Midway, and West of Marsh Lane. Glen Meadow Estates is known for its traditional 1960’s homes, Glen Cove swim club, and Glen Cove Park. Public schools for the neighborhood are Gooch Elementary, Marsh Middle School, and W.T. White High School. Private schools nearby include The Hockaday School, The Lamplighter School, St. Rita Catholic School, Jesuit College Preparatory School, Episcopal School of Dallas, Greenhill School and Parish Episcopal School. Organizations such as The Westhollow Society are pushing along major new developments of commercial and recreation and mixed-use developments nearby. Information on the Glen Meadow Estates neighborhood can be found at http://glenmeadowhoa.org Glen Meadow Estates	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line86
__label__cc	0.712708	0.287292	Research / Programs / Marine Biogeochemistry Laboratory Marine Biogeochemistry Laboratory A time-series view of changing surface ocean chemistry due to ocean uptake of anthropogenic CO2 and ocean acidification Bates, N.R., Y.M. Astor, M.J. Church, K. Currie, J.E. Dore, M. González-Dávila, L. Lorenzoni, F. Muller-Karger, J. Olafsson, and J.M. Santana-Casiano. 2014. A time-series view of changing ocean chemistry due to ocean uptake of anthropogenic CO2 and ocean acidification. Oceanography 27(1):126–141, dx.doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2014.16. Sea-ice melt CO2-carbonate chemistry in the western Arctic Ocean: meltwater contributions to air-sea CO2 gas exchange, mixed layer properties and rates of net community production under sea ice Bates, N.R., Garley, R., Frey, K.E., Shake, K.L., and Mathis, J.T., 2014. Sea-ice melt CO2-carbonate chemistry in the western Arctic Ocean: meltwate contributions to air-sea CO2 gas exchange, mixed layer properties and rates of net community production under sea ice. Biogeosciences Discuss, 11, 1097-1145. Summertime calcium carbonate undersaturation in shelf waters of the western Arctic Ocean - how biological processes exacerbate the impact of ocean acidification Bates, N.R., Orchowska, M.I., Garley, R., and Mathis, J.T., 2013. Summertime calcium carbonate undersaturation in shelf waters of the western Arctic Ocean - how biological processes exacerbate the impact of ocean acidification. Biogeosciences, 10, 5281-5309. Multi-decadal uptake of carbon dioxide into subtropical mode water of the North Atlantic Ocean Bates, N.R., 2012. Multi-decadal uptake of carbon dioxide into subtropical mode waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Biogeosciences, 9, 2649-2659, doi: 10.10.5194/bg-9-2649-2012. Detecting anthropogenic carbon dioxide uptake and ocean acidification in the North Atlantic Ocean Bates, N.R., Best, M.H., Neely, K., Garley, R., Dickson, A.G., and Johnson, R.J., 2012. Indicators of anthropogenic carbon dioxide uptake and ocean acidification in the North Atlantic Ocean. Biogeosciences, 9, 2509-2522, doi: 10.10.5194/bg-9-2509-2012. Feedbacks and responses of coral calcification on the Bermuda reef system to seasonal changes in biological processes and ocean acidification Bates, N.R., Amat, A., and Andersson, A.J., 2010. The interaction of carbonate chemistry and coral reef calcification: the carbonate chemistry coral reef ecosystem feedback (CREF) hypothesis. Biogeosciences, 7 (5), 2509-2530, doi:10.5194/bg-7-2509-2010. Corrigendum: Biogeosciences, 7 (10), 3005-3006, doi: 10.5194/bg-7-3005-2010. The Arctic Ocean marine carbon cycle: evaluation of air-sea CO2 exchanges, ocean acidification impacts and potential feedbacks Bates, N.R., and Mathis, J.T., 2009. The Arctic Ocean marine carbon cycle: Evaluation of air-sea CO2 exchanges, ocean acidification impacts and potential feedbacks. Biogeosciences, 6 (11), 2433- 2459. An increasing CO2 sink in the Arctic Ocean due to sea-ice loss Bates, N.R., Moran, S.B., Hansell, D.A., and Mathis, J.T., 2006. An increasing CO2 sink in the Arctic Ocean due to sea-ice loss? Geophysical Research Letters, 33, L23609, doi:10.1029/2006GL027028. Interannual variability of oceanic CO2 and biogeochemical properties in the Western North Atlantic subtropical gyre Bates, N.R., 2001. Interannual variability of oceanic CO2 and biogeochemical properties in the Western North Atlantic subtropical gyre. Deep-Sea Research II, 48 (8-9), 1507-1528, doi:10.1016/S0967- 0645(00)00151-X. Seasonal and interannual variability of oceanic carbon dioxide species at the U.S. JGOFS Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study (BATS) site Bates, N.R., Michaels, A.F., and Knap, A.H., 1996. Seasonal and interannual variability of oceanic carbon dioxide species at the US JGOFS Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study (BATS) site. Deep-Sea Research II, 43 (2-3), 347-383, doi:10.1016/0967-0645(95)00093-3. Corrigendum: 43 (4-6), 1435-1435. Professor Nicholas Bates Senior Scientist and Director of Research nick.bates@bios.edu Tel: 441-297-1880 x209 Rebecca Garley Research Specialist rebecca.garley@bios.edu  Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study  Int'l Ocean Carbon Coordination Project  Suface Ocean-Lower Atmosphere Study  IMBER  USGCRP Carbon Cycle Science Program  OceanSites  Global Ocean Data Analysis Project  Western Arctic Shelf Basin Interaction  US Joint Global Ocean Flux Study  US World Ocean Circulation Experiment  Carboocean	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line95
__label__wiki	0.584341	0.584341	Entrepreneurs in Immigration Residence Are Set to Occupy USCIS by Angelo Paparelli, ABIL Immediate Past President Nation of Immigrators The Occupy Wall Street movement began with a poster, a word cloud, a QR Code and three lines of text: #OCCUPYWALLSTREET September 17th. Bring tent. www.occupywallst.org. Steve Jobs launched his massively successful "Think Different" rebranding campaign for Apple in 1997 with a TV commercial and this script: Here's to the Crazy Ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status-quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify, or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world...are the ones who do! Alejandro Mayorkas, the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), recently announced with the flourish of a press release an ingenious "Think Different" initiative that may well transform this vexed and vexing immigration agency. His announcement heralded the new Entrepreneurs in Residence Program (EIR), an experiment that will tap the wisdom and experience of seasoned startup veterans to inject fresh air and fresh insights into USCIS. The EIR, as the press release explained, "will utilize industry expertise to strengthen USCIS policies and practices" affecting foreign "investors, entrepreneurs and workers with specialized skills, knowledge, or abilities." As Director Mayorkas explained, the "initiative creates additional opportunities for USCIS to gain insights in areas critical to economic growth . . . [with the] introduction of expert views from the private and public sector [which] will help [USCIS] to ensure that our policies and processes fully realize the immigration law's potential to create and protect American jobs." A two-stage effort, the EIR begins as a "series of informational summits with industry leaders to gather high-level strategic input" and then the heavy lifting follows with the assembly of a "tactical team comprised of entrepreneurs and experts, working with USCIS personnel, to design and implement effective solutions." The EIR occupation of USCIS cannot come a millisecond too soon. Just like a Dream Act kid who keeps getting blamed for the mistakes of her undocumented parents, USCIS, only nine years old, keeps receiving many of the same brickbats that bombarded its ancestor, the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Unlike the DREAMers, however, USCIS has magnified INS's peccadilloes and committed new more egregious ones of its own. Ted Chiappari and I describe the venial and mortal sins of USCIS at length in our article, published last week in the New York Law Journal, "Intubation and Incubation Two Remedies for an Ailing Immigration Agency" (link courtesy of ALM Enterprises). Whether intended or inadvertent, EIR is a deft stratagem, even more artful than Clintonesque triangulating. Cleverness taken to the fourth degree, EIR, captured in one word, is all about quadrangulation. If it is to succeed, EIR must task its occupiers to infiltrate and attack from within the four-sided challenge that is USCIS today: (1) the immigration stakeholder community and the USCIS Ombudsman clamoring for more user-friendly enhancements to fusty USCIS interpretations of work-visa eligibility, (2) the ever-campaigning President saying "we can't wait" for the enactment of job-creating legislation, (3) Socialism-incliningRepublicans in Congress, led by GOP commissars Smith and Grassley, who seem, counter-intuitively, to embrace immigration regulation more than job creation, and (4) the agency's anti-business, unionized adjudicators who prefer chaos theory over customer service. Who will Director Mayorkas tap as the EIR's movers and shakers to prod, awaken, reeducate and redirect USCIS? As noted in the NYLJ "Intubation/Incubation" article, ideally they should be "industry leaders" with just the right background: [Entrepreneurs who] harbor a strong interest in an expansive reading of the employment-based immigration laws. Their likely interpretation would view the immigration laws as offering many opportunities to grow startup and established businesses in the U.S. by harnessing the innovations and skills of bright, energized and talented non-citizens. Prospective EIR participants with such interests and perspectives probably will have already used and intend to use again the employment-based immigration laws to secure USCIS's permission to hire foreign workers. As the EIR experiment in intramural administrative sport begins, an October 29-30 Wall Street Journal editorial ("The Other Jobs Crisis") captured spot-on the immigration dysfunctions that beset America today. Migrant farm workers flee Alabama and Georgia, two states with nativist laws that cause produce to rot in the field. With few Americans willing to descend to back-breaking stoop labor, "incarcerated criminals" are dragooned to "work the fields." Republicans in Congress, the supposed "champion[s of] deregulation and business-led growth" focus on "immigration control" as "one of their main passions," while continuing "to ignore the economic costs" and the need "to overhaul the guest worker program to widen avenues for legal immigration." Meantime, ironically on www.WSJ.com, GOP Presidential front-runner and pizza-chain turnaround artist, Herman Cain, callously rebukes the Occupy Wall St. protestors: "If you don't have a job and you're not rich, blame yourself! ... It is not a person's fault if they succeeded, it is a person's fault if they failed." Like his Chief of Staff, Herman Cain is just blowing smoke. He should know that not everyone can find a job in a nation with a 9.1% unemployment rate (but if Cain is truly "counter-factual" on the cause of U.S. joblessness, he is manifestly unfit for the presidency). America desperately needs more job creators, the salutary byproducts of a functioning, business-friendly immigration system. Since Congress will not act, and the President can't wait, my hope is that Director Mayorkas will install "demented" entrepreneurial occupiers of USCIS, "Crazy Ones" who "are crazy enough to think they can change" America by occupying his benighted agency.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line97
__label__wiki	0.786919	0.786919	Donation Day Each spring, AILO awards and presents donations to its selected charities for that year on Donation Day. League members have the opportunity to nominate a charity from the Province of Florence to be a recipient of an AILO donation. All the nominated charities are visited and evaluated by our Donation Research team. The general membership then votes to determine which charities will be funded that year. Have a charity you would like to sponsor? AILO members who have been with the league for one year at the moment of submission of the form may sponsor a charity. Each member has the option to submit and sponsor one charity per year. Applications are to be submitted to the Donation Research Committee Chair and Co-Chair: Application for Donations In recent years, the Comune of Florence has honored the League by allowing it to use one of the most important venues in Florence, the Salone dei Cinquecento in the Palazzo Vecchio for the Donation Day Ceremony. In May 2011, AILO was given the Leone Del Marzocco Award, one of the most prestigious awards given by the city. Please feel free to review all previous recipients of our donations. Donation_Day_Booklet_2000-2021 (PDF) Recipients in 2021: ANGELI DELLA CITTA’ AILO’s Annual Christmas Bazaar! December 7, 2022: 3 pm to 6 pm December 8, 2022: 10 am to 6 pm Subscribe to our Public Feed. View All Member Spotlights Copyright © 2023 American International League of Florence - All Rights Reserved Site Design & Development: JBaker Web Design	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line99
__label__wiki	0.69672	0.69672	POTASSIUM METAVANADATE FORMULA VKO3 SYNONYMS Potassium Vanadium Trioxide; Vanadic acid, potassium salt; Kaliumvanadiumtrioxid (German); Metavanadato de potasio; Trióxido de potasio y vanadio (Spanish); Métavanadate de potassium; Trioxyde de potassium et de vanadium (French); PHYSICAL STATE white powder MELTING POINT 520 C SPECIFIC GRAVITY 2.84 SOLUBILITY IN WATER Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 STABILITY Stable under ordinary conditions Vanadium compounds (pentoxide and certain vanadates) are used as catalyst in the oxidation of SO2 to SO3; ethanol to acetaldehyde; in the syntheses of phthalic and maleic anhydrides; in the manufacture of polyamides (nylon); sugar to oxalic acid, and anthracene to anthraquinone. It is also used for the manufacture of yellow glass; inhibiting UV light transmission in glass; depolarizer; as developer in photography; and as mordant in dyeing and printing fabrics and in manufacture of aniline black in form of ammonium vanadate. Na2O 0.05% max PACKING 50kgs in drum HAZARD CLASS 6.1 Hazard Symbols: T+, Risk Phrases: 26/27/28-36/37/38, Safety Phrases: 22-26-36/37/39-45 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF VANADIUM AND ITS COMPOUNDS Vanadium a soft, ductile, silver-grey metallic transition element in the member of group Vb of the periodic table; symbol V; Atomic number 23; atomic mass; 50.9415; melting point ca 1,890 C; boiling point ca 3,380 C; specific gravity about 6 at 20 C; valence +2, +3, +4, and maximum +5; electronic config [Ar]3d34s2; resembles chromium in properties; found in several minerals such as carnotite, patronite, roscoelite, and vanadinite with good structural strength. Vanadium has two natural isotopes, 50v and 51v, and several radioactive isotopes (46-49V, 52-54V) have been obtained artificially. It dissolves in water to form acidic solutions and dissolves in acids. It reacts with bases to form vanadates. Vanadium trioxide (V2O3) is basic in solution and dissolves in acids to give the green hexa-aquo ion (V(H2O)6)3+. In solution, V3+ is a strong reducing agent and slowly attacks water with the production of hydrogen. Vanadium is usually found bound to oxygen as a negatively charged polymeric oxyanion that tends to complex to polarizable ligands, such as phosphorus and sulfur. Vanadium can be obtained by the extraction from ores, extraction from fossil fuels and extraction from slag . It has good resistance to corrosion by hydrochloric and sulfuric acids, saltwater, or alkalies at room temperature but oxidizes readily above 660 C. Vanadium has good structural strength and a low fission neutron cross section, making it useful in nuclear applications. It is intermediate between the metals and the non-metals, having either an electronegative or an electropositive metal results in numerous chemical compounds including vanadates and complex organic compounds. The principal use of vanadium is in alloys, where almost three quarters of all vanadium produced is used as additive in making special steels. It is a powerful alloying agent; a small amount adds strength, toughness and heat resistance. It is added to steel in the form of either ferrovanadium (vanadium-iron alloy) or vanadium carbide. Vanadium is also a major alloying element in titanium alloys for high-strength. Non-ferrous metals alloys are used in the atomic energy industry, aircraft and space technology due to its low fission neutron cross section. Vanadium disilicide is used in the production of high-temperature refractory products. Vanadium-aluminum-titanium alloys are used in high-speed airframes and jet engines. Vanadium chemical compounds such as vanadium oxides and various vanadates are used as catalysts for the synthesis of sulfuric acid (the oxidation of SO2 to SO3) and maleic and phthalic anhydride, the oxidation reaction of organic compounds including ethanol to acetaldehyde and petroleum cracking. They are used in the manufacture of polyamides (nylon), sugar to oxalic acid and anthracene to anthraquinone. They are used as catalytic converters for the exhaust gases of internal combustion engines. They also have applications in producing glass and enamels, organic ion exchangers, luminescent compounds, synthetic rubbers, thermistors and switching elements as well as in producing paints, as developers, sdepolarizers, and colouring agents in photography and cinematography. They are used in inhibiting UV light transmission in glass. Vanadium compounds are used as mordants in the dyeing and printing of fabrics, particularly for fixing aniline black on silk (in form of ammonium vanadate) and cathode-ray tubes. Europium-activated yttrium vanadate is used in colour television tubes. Vanadium hydride can be used as a neutron moderator in atomic reactors. Soluble salts of arsenous-vanadous acid have been used as fungicides and insecticides. Vanadium slags are used in casting shops as a moulding material to improve the quality of the casting surface and to facilitate cleaning. Ammonium Metavanadate [H4NO3V, CAS RN: 7803-55-6] white or slightly yellow crystals; hygroscopic. Ammonium Sodium Vanadium Oxide [CAS RN: 39455-80-6] Ammonium Vanadate [(NH4)3VO4, CAS RN: 11115-67-6] Ammonium Vanadium Oxide Bis(benzene)vanadium [C12H12V, CAS RN: 12129-72-5] Bis(cyclopentadienyl)vanadium dichloride [VC10H10Cl2, CAS RN: 12083-48-6] Pale green crystals Bismuth vanadium oxide [CAS RN: 53801-77-7] Ferrovanadium [CAS RN: 12604-58-9] Manganese Vanadium Oxide [CAS RN: 56729-39-6] Potassium Metavanadate [KO3V, CAS RN: 13769-43-2] Sodium Ammonium Vanadate [CAS RN: 39455-80-6] Thulium Vanadium Oxide [CAS RN: 93585-68-3] Sodium Metavanadate [NaVO3, CAS RN: 13718-26-8] Tetracarbonylcyclopentadienylvanadium [C9H5O4V, CAS RN: 12108-04-2] Tetravanadium Decaoxide [O10V4, CAS RN: 12503-98-9] Tetravanadium Octaoxide [O8V4, CAS RN: 12503-87-6] Vanadium Carbide [VC, CAS RN: 12070-10-9] Hard, black crystals, melting at 2800 C, boiling at 3900 C; insoluble in acids, except nitric acid; used in cutting-tool alloys and as a steel alloying agent. Vanadium Diboride [VB2, CAS RN: 12007-37-3] Vanadium Dicarbide [VC2, CAS RN: 12542-39-1] Vanadyl Dichloride [VOCl2, CAS RN: 10213-09-9] Toxic, green crystals, soluble in alcohol and ether; decomposes in hot water; used as a reducing agent. Also known as vanadous chloride. Vanadium Dimer [V2, CAS RN: 12597-60-3] Vanadium Dioxide [VO2, CAS RN: 12036-21-4] Vanadium Disilicide [VSi2, CAS RN: 12039-87-1] Vanadium Fluoride [VF4, CAS RN: 10049-16-8] Vanadium Hexacarbonyl [V(CO)6, CAS RN: 14024-00-1] Vanadium Isooctanoate Vanadium Monosulfide [VS, CAS RN: 12166-27-7] Vanadium Monoxide [VO, CAS RN: 12035-98-2] Vanadium Nitride [VN, CAS RN: 24646-85-3] Vanadium Octanoate [CAS RN: 74630-99-2] Vanadium Oxalate [CAS RN: 14974-48-2] Vanadium Oxide: A compound of vanadium with oxygen, for example, vanadium tetroxide (V2O4), vanadium trioxide or sesquioxide (V2O3), vanadium oxide (VO), and vanadium pentoxide (V2O5). Vanadium Sulfide [V2S5] A toxic, black-green powder; insoluble in water, soluble in alkalies and acids; decomposes when heated; used to make vanadium compounds. Also known as vanadic sulfide; vanadium pentasulfide. Vanadium Oxide Tributoxide Vanadium Oxychloride [VCl3O, CAS RN: 7727-18-6] Vanadium Oxytrichloride [CAS RN: VOCl3] A toxic, yellow liquid that dissolves or reacts with many organic substances; hydrolyzes in moisture; boils at 126 C; used as an olefin-polymerization catalyst and in organovanadium synthesis. Vanadium Pentoxide [CAS RN: 1314-62-1] Vanadium Pentoxide [V2O5, CAS RN: 1314-62-1] A toxic, yellow to red powder, soluble in alkalies and acids, slightly soluble in water; melts at 690°C; used in medicine, as a catalyst, as a ceramics coloring, for ultraviolet-resistant glass, photographic developers, textiles dyeing, and nuclear reactors. Also known as vanadic acid anhydride. Vanadium Silicate [CAS RN: 12653-89-3] Vanadium Silicide [SiV3, CAS RN: 12039-76-8] Vanadium Sulfide; [V2S5] Toxic, black-green powder; insoluble in water, soluble in alkalies and acids; used to make vanadium compounds. Vanadium Tetrabutoxide [CAS RN: 6167-45-9] Vanadium Tetrachloride [VCl4, CAS RN: 7632-51-1] A toxic, red liquid; soluble in ether and absolute alcohol; boils at 154°C; used in medicine and to manufacture other vanadium comounds; used as a catalyst to produce rubbers and polyolefins and as a fixative in dying. Vanadium Tetrafluoride [VF4, CAS RN: 10049-16-8] Vanadium Tetraisopropoxide Vanadium Tetraoxide [V2O4, CAS RN: 12036-73-6] A toxic blue-black powder; insoluble in water, soluble in alkalies and acids; melts at 1967°C; used as a catalyst. Vanadium Trichloride [VCl3, CAS RN: 7718-98-1] Toxic pink crystals; soluble in ether and absolute alcohol; decomposes in water and when heated; used to prepare vanadium and organovanadium compounds (esterfication and transesterfication catalyst); used as a catalyst in the polymerization of olefins, epoxy, phenolic and silicone resins. Vanadium Trichlorooxo Vanadium Trifluoride [CAS RN: 10049-12-4] Vanadium Trioxide [V2O3, CAS RN: 1314-36-7] Toxic, black crystals; soluble in alkalies and hydrofluoric acid, slightly soluble in water; melts at 1970 C; used as a catalyst. Vanadium Trichloride [VCl3] Toxic, deliquescent, pink crystals; soluble in ether and absolute alcohol; decomposes in water and when heated; used to prepare vanadium and organovanadium compounds. Vanadocene [VC10H10, CAS RN: 1277-47-0] Vanadyl Acetylacetonate [VC10H14O5, CAS RN: 3153-26-2] Vanadyl Chloride [V2O2Cl4] Toxic, deliquescent, water- and alcohol-soluble green crystals; used to mordant textiles. Vanadyl Dichloride [VOCl2, CAS RN: 10213-09-9] Vanadyl Naphthenate [CAS RN: 68553-60-6] Vanadyl Octaethylporphine [VC36H44N4, CAS RN: 27860-55-5] Vanadyl Oxalate [CAS RN: 15500-04-6] Used as a catalyst to remove sulfur and nitrogen in oil refinery and other chemical production processes. Vanadyl Etioporphyrin III [VC32H36N4O, CAS RN: 25878-85-7] Vanadyl Mesotetraphenylporphine [VC44H28N4, CAS RN: 14705-63-6] Vanadium Oxytrichloride [VOCl3 , CAS RN: 7727-18-6] Toxic, corrosive yellow liquid; emits red fumes on exposure to air; used as a catalyst to produce rubbers and polyolefins and as a mordant in dying. Vanadyl Phthalocyanine [VC32H16N8O, CAS RN: 13930-88-6] Vanadyl Sulfate [ VOSO4, CAS RN: 27774-13-6, 123334-20-3] Blue crystals, toxic, very soluble in water; used as a reducing agent, catalyst, glass and ceramics colorant, mordant and pharmaceuticals.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line116
__label__wiki	0.62184	0.62184	Bach Reviews Beethoven Reviews Brahms Reviews Chopin Reviews Gershwin Reviews Grieg Reviews Liszt Reviews Mozart Reviews Prokofieff Reviews Rachmaninoff Reviews Scarlatti Reviews Schubert Reviews Scriabin Reviews The Time Traveller and His Muse In Recital - Volume 2 Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata in E Major, K. 380 Sonata in C Major "La Caccia", K. 159 The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude in C Major, BWV 846 Prelude in C minor, BWV 847 Prelude in D Major, BWV 850 Prelude in E Flat minor, BWV 853 Prelude in E Major, BWV 854 Franz Schubert: Moment Musicale #3 in F minor, Op. 94 (D. 780) Impromptu #3 in G Flat Major, Op. 90 (D. 899) Frederic Chopin: Prelude in E minor, Op. 28 #4 Étude in C minor "Ocean", Op. 25 #12 Étude in E Major "La Tristesse", Op. 10 #3 Étude in A Flat Major "Aeolian Harp", Op. 25 #1 Étude in G Flat Major "Black Keys", Op. 10 #5 Prelude in D Flat Major "Raindrop", Op. 28 #15 Prelude in C Sharp minor, Op. 45 Wolfgang Mozart: Rondo" alla Turca" from Sonata #11 in A major, K. 331 Fantasia in D minor, K. 397 Ludwig van Beethoven: Bagatelle "Für Elise" in A minor, WoO. 59 Franz Liszt: Consolation #3 in D Flat Major, S. 172 Waltz in A Flat Major, Op. 39 #15 Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118 #2 Edvard Grieg: Arietta in E Flat Major, Op. 12 #1 Alexander Scriabin: Étude in C Sharp minor, Op. 2 #1 Sergei Rachmaninoff: Prelude in C Sharp minor, Op. 3 #2 Prelude in G Sharp minor, Op. 32 #12 Prelude in B minor, Op. 32 #10 Prelude in D Major, Op. 23 #4 Prelude in G Major, Op. 32 #5 Serge Prokofieff: Toccata in D minor, Op. 11 George Gershwin: I Got Rhythm James Brawn, piano MSR Classics MS1502 2CDs 53:07; 53:48 This year I have written two reviews on James Brawn's ongoing cycle of the Beethoven sonatas: the first covered volumes 1-3 (MSR MS1465) and the second, volume 4 (MSR MS1468). All four volumes have been thoroughly convincing, Brawn elevating himself into an elite class of Beethoven piano sonata interpreters. Consensus among critics across the globe would seem to concur. This new issue is Volume 2 of James Brawn in Recital. I did not cover the first volume but can imagine it was likely an outstanding issue. Here Brawn selects at least one work from just about every major composer strongly associated with the piano, from Bach and Scarlatti to Rachmaninov and Prokofiev, taking in along the way Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, Brahms, Grieg and Scriabin. He even throws in the brief I Got Rhythm by Gershwin. I suppose only Schumann among major keyboard figures is missing here. Everything here is at least well played and much is superbly played. Brawn is obviously a pianist whose tastes are broad and whose fingers follow his every predilection. His Scarlatti E major Sonata, K. 380 – one of the composer's most popular works – is vivacious and elegant, with subtly wrought dynamics that are perhaps meatier than usual but still always sensitive to the sunny character of the music. The Bach selections show are variety of moods: the dreamy C major (BWV 846), the anxious C minor, the busy and bright D major (BWV 850), the ponderous and profound E Flat minor (BWV 853), and finally the elegant and chipper E major (BWV 854). Brawn uses a fair amount of legato and plays with moderate to brisk tempos, capturing the essence of each piece with a deft sense for Bach's complex expressive manner. This pianist would probably deliver a very persuasive set of both books of the Well-Tempered Clavier. Brawn's Rondo alla Turca is sprightly and never sounds harried, as with so many pianists bent on breathless tempos and slapstick humor. Für Elise, a repetitious piece that is easy to tire of, has a freshness in Brawn's relaxed and dreamy phrasing of the main theme and in his animated treatment of the alternate material. Brawn's Schubert is excellent: the third Musical Moment has an infectious bounce to its playful character and the ensuing Impromptu #3 is richly Romantic, exuding that passionate kind of outpouring so typical of Schubert in certain of his best songs and piano works. Brawn gives the listener a heavy dose of Chopin, which is all to the good for most of us. He delivers a very dark account of the forlorn E minor Prelude (#4, Op. 28), effectively conveying a sense of abject sadness, if not resignation. The C minor (#12, Op. 25) is again rather dark, but it also has an ominous sense here, too. Brawn offers a lovely account of the E major (#3, Op. 10), and his A Flat major (#1, Op. 25) is appropriately bright and fluid, while the famous 'Black Keys' Etude is delightful and bubbly, though it might have been a bit more energetic, even hyper. The remaining two Chopin Preludes are also well played: I particularly liked his account of the 'Raindrop', notably the dark and deliberately paced middle section. Brawn's rendition of the Liszt Consolation #3 is gentle and finely imagined, if a little laid back. The Brahms Waltz in A Flat major (Op. 39, #15) is also a bit tame, but does divulge an elegance and stately character that is quite appropriate. Brawn gives the lovely A major Intermezzo (Op. 118, #2) a grandeur and emotional warmth that make this quite a special account. The Grieg Arietta in E Flat major, Op. 12, #1, is deliciously wistful, a choice nugget to enjoy. The Scriabin C Sharp minor Etude, Op. 2, #1, is sensitively played but strikes one as almost pensive: it might have benefitted from a stormier approach. Brawn's account of the Rachmaninov C Sharp minor Prelude is one of the better renditions you're likely to encounter: the tempo doesn't drag (a common problem in so many performances), and Brawn, with his deft sense for dynamics and rubato, infuses freshness into this overly familiar music. As I listened to the remaining Rachmaninov pieces on the second disc here, I realized Brawn played every one of them convincingly. Try the B minor, Op. 32, #10, and notice how he deftly builds on Rachmaninov's gloom to culminate in a sort of angry, rather ambivalent grandeur. What may be his best Rachmaninov performance on the disc, however, is his beautiful account of the D major Prelude, Op. 23, #4. Brawn is one of the few pianists to make all the complex elements in this piece fit together: the second time the main theme is played, for instance, notice those flowing notes in the right hand and how clearly yet subtly Brawn weaves them into the music's fabric. In most performances that I've heard, pianists tend to suppress these notes, thus ignoring a crucial secondary line. Brawn goes onto the deliver a powerful climax and lovely conclusion to this fine Rachmaninov piece. His Prokofiev Toccata is another splendid performance: Brawn wisely turns away from a percussive approach, delivering a leaner, crisper sound and infusing the music with plenty of energy and drive. His rendition may not quite reach the level of excitement attained by Byron Janis, Horowitz or Argerich, but it's quite compelling still. I Got Rhythm is colorful, lively, and utterly joyful, showing the pianist's fine if slightly civilized grasp of Gershwin's jazzy style. All in all, this must be counted as another great success for James Brawn. MSR provides vivid, well balanced sound, and the album notes are informative. Highly recommended. Copyright © 2015, Robert Cummings	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line120
__label__cc	0.662119	0.337881	Andy Varejao decision a hairy one for Cavs Posted by Tom at 9:27 AM Most of the focus on last year's Cavaliers was on the one player who wasn't with the team anymore. Understandably so, as the "Cavs without LeBron" storyline had a 2+2=4 simplicity that was easy for the national media to digest. The loss of Anderson Varejao to a season-ending ankle injury was not quite as sexy, but in hindsight that injury had a huge impact on a season in purgatory. If That Guy in Miami (TGiM) was the Cavs' body, Varejao was the heart that kept its blood pumping. This year's surprising team, now a year past its LeBron hangover, is infused with the fresh talents of an electrifying rookie, improved play from the bench and a coach who seems to be squeezing every last drop of ability out of an on-paper middling roster. What hasn't changed is the importance of having the mop-haired Brazilian on the floor every night. Varejao is the crazy-straw that stirs the Cavs' drink, a walking bottle of Jolt Cola, the kind of guy you love if he's on your team but hate if he were dressed in an opposing uniform His numbers this year - about 11 points and 12 rebounds per - are both career highs, while his intangible energy mirrors a squad that makes up in hustle for what it lacks in talent. Varejao's trade value, meanwhile, has probably never been higher. He's 29 and comes with a reasonably friendly contract (at about $7.7 million this year), meaning the Cavs wouldn't have to take a fat deal in return. It's unknown exactly what kind of assets Varejao would accrue, although a first round pick and/or a young player would probably be the best the Cavs could get. The point seems to be moot at the moment. According to ESPN's Marc Stein, Varejao's recent play has made him virtually untouchable. This puts the Cavs in an interesting dilemma. Thinking with your head and not your heart, you have to wonder if Varejao is the type of guy who can maintain this level of on-court ferocity in three years, when, if everything else goes perfectly, the Cavs may once again be serious playoff contenders. Varejao is a tick from the big three-oh and throws himself around the court like a maniac. Can he sustain that level of punishment, perhaps a Dennis Rodman with better offensive skills but without the cross-dressing and cameraman-kicking? Why not? Hell, Rodman averaged 15 rebounds a game at age 36 for the 97-98 Bulls, and was a huge reason Chicago was able to finish off its second three-peat of that decade. Of course, Varejao's unique talents are not an end-all for the Cavs. He's certainly not going to be a second banana to Kyrie Irving. The sidekick Irving needs is still in college. In theory, trading Varejao now (along with Antawn Jamison and perhaps Ramon Sessions) would submarine the season but give Cleveland a better chance in the lottery. Still, this year's draft is deep enough where a guy like Ohio State's Jared Sullinger, a certain top-5 selection in 2011, could potentially fall to the 10th or 11th pick in 2012. And from a practical standpoint at least, there are so many bad teams this year, it's hard to imagine the Cavs being able to out-suck the competition for a high lottery slot. Why not let Andy bounce around like Tigger and help the team sneak into the playoffs, then? "Four days in April" could have the same impact on Kyrie Irving as it did on Derrick Rose, after all. It's a difficult decision, and perhaps the most important one to date for GM Chris Grant. The Cavs are a franchise just beginning to rebuild. Perhaps Varejao can still be part of that foundation. Sizemore injury bad business for Tribe Regrets...does LeBron have a few? From Akron to the Super Bowl to Ohio and Back Cavs simply the best. (Well, better than "all the ... Who cares about MIA's middle finger? What time does the Super Bowl start? Capital City Protesters Become All-Stars?	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line121
__label__wiki	0.646766	0.646766	MTV Desi, RIP Back in 2005, I mentioned, with some excitement, the advent of MTV Desi, a channel geared to NRIs and Second Generation South Asian American youth. Now there are news reports that MTV Desi is getting axed, along with its sister diasporic channels MTV Chi and MTV K, as Viacom is undergoing a restructuring. Hollywood Reporter has an MTV executive making the following statement: "Unfortunately, the premium distribution model for MTV World proved more challenging than we anticipated in this competitive environment," the company said. "As a result, MTV has decided to shut down its linear MTV World operation. However, we remain steadfast in superserving multicultural youth, and we are continuing to investigate ways to integrate the MTV Desi, Chi and K brands online and on our other screens." (link) Well, duh, if it's only available on premium channels on from one Satellite TV company (DirecTV), you can bet people aren't about to go out of their way to get it. I'm actually the only person I know who subscribes to the channel -- and it's only because my in-laws came to stay with us for a few months, and the channel came packaged with the channels they really wanted -- Star One, Star Plus, Star News, and NDTV. Still, I've actually spent some hours watching the channel, so it might be worth doing a mini-elegy. First, the positive. The best thing I ever saw on MTV Desi was the following inspired rant by Parag Khanna. There are some statements he makes that miss the mark (India isn't the poorest country in the world by the indices I've seen), but I appreciate the energy. Instead of being the embarrassed, cautious ABCD -- do we really know enough about India to comment on corruption? shouldn't we stay "positive"? -- he's taking a strong stance. (Parag Khanna might make a good blogger.) If MTV Desi is really dead, it's too bad we'll get less stuff like this. But it should also be admitted that the channel currently plays far too much repetitious programming. The repetition factor can be especially bad when the old programs are tied in with a particular holiday -- as of last week, you would still see the occasional VJ wishing you a "Happy Diwali!" That's pretty lame, considering it's February. Second, while I love having a TV channel that plays both cool Bollywood and Bhangra tracks and bands like Jahcoozi and M.I.A., far too many videos on the regular playlist are crass booty-shaking exploitation. I have a kid at home now, and while he's too young to understand why there are all these scantily clad blond women shaking their hips while a brown guy lip syncs about his adoration of "Paisa," it's still faintly embarrassing. In an ideal world, I would take the Kailash Khers and the sweet A.R. Rahman songs, and leave the Bollytrash out. Third, MTV Desi has some pretty lame skits. The "F*#@ing with Eames" skit never made much sense to me -- why is it Desi? Who cares? The parody "Deep Throat" commercial was funnier, and it's too bad Viacom has had it pulled from Youtube. Most of the music videos one finds on MTV Desi can readily be found on Youtube. And they aren't likely to be pulled for copyright reasons, since most of them derive either from Indie bands like the brilliant King Khan and BBQ Show, who actually want the potential for free publicity online, or Indian music companies, who simply haven't been putting very much effort into that sort of thing. So really, at the current moment there isn't truly a need for a channel like MTV Desi, especially if you have to pay for something a dedicated blogger/video podcaster could do in her basement for free. Most of the music content could be aggregated, and original content (like the Parag Khanna rant above) could be generated by enterprising college students with video cameras, again for free. Posted by Amardeep Singh at February 15, 2007 Labels: Desi, Diaspora, Music, Television	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line127
__label__cc	0.615743	0.384257	[Orestez]'s diary 133186 Link to this entry Written about Sunday 2011-08-21 Written: (4182 days ago) Next in thread: 133187 Well its been awhile... let's see... well I have a lovely wife and a terror of a son, lol. One full time job and 3 other part time jobs, 2 bands (heading ove to Portland, OR tommorow to record debut album stoked) and a household to upkeep. Haven't even turned my xbox on in 14 months... oui... STRESS(stres) - noun: The confusion created when the mind overrides the body's desire to choke the living shit out of some asshole who desperately deserves it. Written about Monday 2009-07-06 So... its been a while. Well, news flash. I'm a sleep deprived parent, whoo hoo!!! I've also had my hands full with creating and leading our new paintball team. www.dumbluckpaintball.com Written about Friday 2008-09-26 This is the state we live in now... god bless the fucking USA... I'm so moving... Written about Saturday 2008-09-20 Hiber-Rhapsody™ Discography Written about Wednesday 2008-06-25 http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=reu-wimbledonpigeons&prov=reuters&type=lgns OFG... Its just a FUCKING PIGEON!!! Written about Thursday 2008-02-07 Next in thread: 111470, 112586 * Rule 1: Do not talk about /b/. * Rule 2: If it's funny, it came from 4chan or Something Awful. * Rule 3: If you are an idiot, you will be made fun of. * Rule 4: Nobody cares if you're tough in real life. * Rule 5: Anonymous does not forgive. * Rule 6: CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL. * Rule 7: EVEN WITH CRUISE CONTROL YOU STILL HAVE TO STEER. * Rule 8: It happened At least 100 years ago. * Rule 9: Brazilian girls will do it for 500 dollars. * Rule 10: It needs more DESU. * Rule 11: You will get viruses from downloading pornography. * Rule 12: Lurk moar. * Rule 13: It never needed any more cowbell. * Rule 14: As long as there is internet there will be drama. * Rule 15: If a camwhore posts, tits must be shown. If this rule is broken, said camwhore must GTFO. * Rule 16: You must enjoy your AIDS. * Rule 17: Pool's closed due to AIDS. * Rule 18: If someone is better than you, they are hacking. * Rule 19: Lens Flare makes masterpieces. * Rule 20: You're doing it wrong. * Rule 21: If your girlfriend ends in .jpg, she is not real. * Rule 22: Long stories are copypasta. * Rule 23: Long stories are never read, at any rate. * Rule 24: Pics or it never happened. * Rule 25: Everyone sees what you did there. * Rule 26: Nobody knows the answer to "What is love?". * Rule 27: Loli haets pizza. No exceptions. * Rule 28: It's awwriiigghht. * Rule 29: Do a barrel roll. * Rule 30: Everyone is gay for Bridget. * Rule 31: The internet is for porn. * Rule 32: Everything is a fetish. No exceptions. * Rule 33: It's a trap. * Rule 34: If it exists there is porn of it. No exceptions. * Rule 35 The exception to Rule 34 is the citation of Rule 34. * Rule 36: Bringing up Nazis is insta fail. * Rule 37: There are no girls on the internet....ever . * Rule 38: A cat is fine too. * Rule 39: One cat leads to another. * Rule 40: Ceiling cat is watching you fap. * Rule 41: Saturday is Caturday. * Rule 42: It is delicious cake. You must eat it. * Rule 43: Someone would fap to it. * Rule 44: If it exists, you can buy it online somewhere. * Rule 45: Snape killed Dumbledore. * Rule 46: All lasers must be charged before shooping da whoop. * Rule 47: Nagas stole your bike. * Rule 48: It will always need moar sauce. * Rule 49: The internet makes you stupid. * Rule 50: Anything can be a meme. OVER THE TOP, CAFFEINE INDUCED DIATRIBE... Belichick, what happened to you? The stunt you pulled at the end of Sunday's game, after Brady's fourth-down pass fell incomplete with one second remaining, was comically unnecessary and regrettable. Venturing all the way across the field to shake Coughlin's hand (and essentially ruining his rival's moment), then essentially saying "peace out" and leaving before the Giants' final kneel-down is something I might expect to see from an immature player – come to think of it, Randy Moss did the same thing as a member of the Minnesota Vikings in a loss to the Redskins at the end of the '04 regular season, and he was understandably skewered as a result. So were the nine Pistons who left the court in the final minutes of a four-game Eastern Conference Finals sweep to the Chicago Bulls in 1991. Give Belichick credit for one thing: Consistency. He is both a bad winner and a lousy loser. From the celebrated blowoffs of Eric Mangini (in '06) and Tony Dungy (in '07) to the running-up-the-score episodes from earlier this season, the guy shows as much disrespect for his opponents in victory as he did in Sunday's rare defeat. Maybe he'd handle a tie better? I don't know, but I hope Belichick takes some time to reflect on how far over the edge of reasonable behavior he has gone over the past couple of seasons, and how needless it all is. We're talking about one of the greatest coaches of all time, and a guy who I know has great respect for the game of football. He should start acting like it again. I have my new EP Holiday in the Sahara uploaded here for your listening pleasure. I invite you to listen to, comment, and critique these songs. http://ejtwizzler.imeem.com/playlist/P6w88k51/ ...and here's the 11th Commandment... Thou shall keep thy Religion to thy self. Fanatical Evangelism should be a crime... 99961 Link to this entry <rant> There are times... I just wanna choke the life out of you fucking asinine evangelists... You see, I have a lot of friends that are good Christians... But there are a lot of you that make me reassess the Wiccan rede of 'Harm none'. I'm about to go door to door and bitch slap some reality into you people with a shovel. </rant> Phelps Clan Pickets Falwell Funeral Posted: May 22, 2007 - 3:00 pm ET (Lynchburg, Virginia) About a half dozen members of a Kansas church that denounces homosexuality protested Tuesday afternoon at the funeral of evangelist Jerry Falwell. The members of Westobo Baptist Church carried placards accusing Falwell of being in league with gays and of cozying up to Israel. The church, which operates the GodHatesFags Web site, had warned Lynchburg police in advance they were coming. On its site Westboro, run by Rev. Fred Phelps, called Falwell, a "corpulent false prophet" and said he"spent his entire life prophesying lies and false doctrines like 'God loves everyone.'" In attacking Falwell the church says he "warmly praised Christ-rejecting Jews, pedophile-condoning Catholics, money-grubbing compromisers, practicing fags like Mel White (of Souflorce), and backsliders like Billy Graham and Robert Schuler, etc." Police set aside a small area across from Thomas Road Baptist Church, Falwell's church where the funeral was being conducted, for the protestors. A spokesperson for the Lynchburg Police Department told 365Gay.com that members of the group "Christian Bikers" parked in front of the area blocking the Phelps clan from the view of mourners. The Westboro group left after about 45 minutes, and well before the funeral began. Phelps and the church first came to national attention when he organized a protest by his followers outside the 1998 funeral for Matthew Shepherd, the gay college student who was beaten to death in Wyoming. The killing, Phelps' protest, and the reaction of townsfolk led to the play "The Laramie Project." Church members routinely demonstrate at the funerals of AIDS victims and most recently at the funerals of soldiers killed in Iraq. Falwell, who died last week at the age of 73, was no friend to the gay community. Following the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington in 2001 Falwell declared that gays and pro choice advocates were to blame. Speaking on the 700 Club religious program Falwell said, "The abortionists have got to bear some burden for this because God will not be mocked. And when we destroy 40 million little innocent babies, we make God mad. I really believe that the pagans, and the abortionists, and the feminists, and the gays and the lesbians who are actively trying to make that an alternative lifestyle, the ACLU, People For the American Way, all of them who have tried to secularize America. I point the finger in their face and say 'you helped this happen'." In 2003 Falwell announced that he was putting aside everything to devote his time to passage of a federal constitutional ban on gay marriage. "I am dedicating my talents, time and energies over the next few years to the passage of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which will protect the traditional family from its enemies who wish to legalize same-sex marriage and other diverse "family" forms," Falwell said. In the 2004 election campaign he worked with Republicans to use same-sex marriage as a wedge issue. A week after the November election he announced he was organizing battle plans for what he called an "evangelical revolution." Falwell said that the election showed that Americans want to return to "traditional values". He promised to roll back gay rights laws in communities across the country. He also denounced the Teletubbies TV show, calling one of the characters gay. Nearly 8,000 mourners attended the evangelist's funeral, but in an indication that the onetime powerhouse of Christian conservativism had lost his clout near the end was evidenced by who was not there. None of the GOP presidential candidates attended the funeral. The Bush White House, which at one time courted Falwell's support sent only a midlevel aide This is a WTF remix... and I'm not even on acid... http://www.musmakers.com/superwikisongs.html?name=22.Twist%20Remix Much to my surprise, my techno project is gaining momentum, with 3 new singles playing, we are now a featured member on EDM Spectrum. Check it! http://www.edmspectrum.com/audio/showcases/hiber_rhapsody/index.php "There is something to be learned from a rainstorm. When meeting with a sudden shower, you try not to get wet and run quickly along the road. But doing such things as passing under the eaves of houses, you still get wet. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will not be perplexed, though you still get the same soaking." -Yamamoto Tsunetomo $560 for 4 hours of DJing... God I fucking love my job... Hiber-Rhapsody is Glen Whisler and Bill Moffitt, EJ Twizzler and EJ Fallout. It begin in 1999 as Hiber-Rapsody when Glen purchased a HipHop Ejay program by Voyetra on a whim and began making simple tracks on his old 486 computer. Quickly mastering the basics of the program, he decided to see what other music software was available. Stumbling across Rave Ejay, the techno producer in Glen was unleashed. After constructing the his first techno album titled Digital Neptune in late 2002, an h was added to make it Hiber-Rhapsody, which marked the permanent switch from HipHop to Techno. The second album Trance Rosary finished in may 2003 would mark the end of EJ Twizzler's use of Rave Ejay, in which he remarked; "It was a good learning tool, but I'm sadly disappointed with it's lack of versatility." Techno Ejay 4 was the next step. With this new program, the third album, Elven was born in January of 2005. A clearly better collection of tracks than previous albums with standout tracks like Dark Skies and The Final Step, the latter of which was played on the radio in the UK. The next album, which Glen refers to as the "whoops album", was Tainted Rose, released in February 2006. His comments on it were none to pleasing; "I should have learned the first time I tried to use an Ejay program for more than one album..." Feeling that the Ejay programs were not nearly versitile enough for him, he turned to his friend Bill for inspiration. Bill recomended Fruity Loops to him, stating that the possibilties were nearly endless with this program. Upon purchasing Fruity Loops Studio 5, Glen set out to forge a new sound for himself and for about 4 months, all he got was endless frustration at the difficulty of this new program. Finally, after months of experimenting, he hit a breakthrough. And in October 2006, Liquid Fire was created, featuring the tracks, Hallucinate and Iron Mist. Not content to waste time, Phoenix Gate was created just a month later with the title track surpassing all expectations. After achieving success on Liquid Fire and Phoenix Gate, Glen enlisted Bill for the next project to be named Aurora. Their goal is to make a more relaxing ambient style album, so far after 4 months, only one track has been dubbed "done" and released, Borealis, which combines Glen's powerful beats and bass lines with Bill's off the wall tweaking and sequences. Glen remarks, "I don't know how he comes up with this stuff, I'll send him an idea I'm working on, he'll send it back in two days and it'll be all wrecked up and freaked out! I love it!" Bill says, "I dunno how it comes to me...but having these sic beats from Glen sure help(laughs) and he makes them like, wicked fast too! I say hey Glen, I need a beat, he listens to what I got and boom two minutes later, he's got a beat for me." What the ever living fuck... http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/hughes/6574 Next in thread: 85275, 85505 So help me God if I have to deal with another report about you people picking fights over this fucking anorexia shit! I will fucking kill you all!!! Next in thread: 83790 I've been sitting back and trying to stay out of this particular fiasco...but the more I hear about this wiki the I think that we should just leave it alone. Personally I think Ana can help can only have a positive effect on society, I'll call it... population control. If you deem it nessesary to starve yourself to death...good. More food, oxygen, and living space for those of us not afflicted by these "Parasitic" Diseases known as Anorexia and Bolemia So go starve your dumbasses to death! PLEASE!!! we're running out of room! A small collection of says from military men...enjoy...or not, I don't give a shit. "Incoming fire has the right of way" "A nuclear war can ruin your whole day" "Friendly fire isn't" "Never share a foxhole with anyone braver then yourself" "Recoiless rifles aren't" "When at first you don't suceed use high explosives" "MOS 2311 If you see me running try to keep up" "Don't stare when I'm in uniform it makes my agent orange act up and I get the urge to slay bodies!!" I love kids, but I could never eat a whole one. Is peace and interlude to war, or war and interlude to peace? The virgin mary was only a virgin if you don't count anal ;p The logged in version	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line128
__label__cc	0.586232	0.413768	The original item was published from 5/7/2020 6:57:00 PM to 5/8/2020 9:43:11 AM. [ARCHIVED] Select City Parks and Recreational Facilities Now Open In the continuing effort to protect the safety and well-being of our community, those visiting parks and recreational facilities must follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Florida Department of Health, including wearing facial covering and social distancing. Detailed information on those restrictions can be found here. City-operated parks and recreational facilities will remain open contingent upon visitors’ compliance with these recommended guidelines. Provided the data continues with a downward trend, and we have compliance with social distancing and capacity restrictions related to existing park/recreational facility reopenings that started on Wednesday, May 6th, another phase is set for Wednesday, May 13th that may include the Broadwalk. Parks Currently Open for Passive Activities The following parks are open for passive activities only. Passive activities include walking, biking, running and individual enjoyment of the natural surroundings. No courts or playgrounds are open at this time. ArtsPark at Young Circle - 1 Young Circle Charles Vollman Park - 2933 Taft Street Jefferson Park - 1501 Jefferson Street Joe DiMaggio Park - 1001 Three Island Boulevard John Williams Park - 6101 Sheridan Street Oakridge Park - 5200 SW 35th Avenue Zinkil Park - 5451 Washington Street Park hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hollywood Marina - 700 Polk Street Boat Ramps open to motor-powered craft only. (One boat on a ramp at a time) Holland Park - 801 Johnson Street Boat ramps open for rowing boats, canoes, kayaks or stand-up paddle boards only. (Note: No other areas of Holland Park will be open) Ramp hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (If the parking areas reach capacity, the ramps may be closed.) Golf courses at Hollywood Beach Golf Club, Eco Golf Club and Orangebrook Golf Club are open for play with restrictions. View restrictions by clicking here. Planning for the Next Phase on Wednesday, May 13th Providing that the numbers continue to trend downward and compliance with social distancing and capacity restrictions are observed at current park/recreational facility reopenings, the City has another phase set for Wednesday, May 13th with restrictions. Compliance with the restrictions is critical to keeping these facilities open. Bob Butterworth Earl Crofford Emerald Hills Lakes Oak Street Sailors Point Three Islands Harry Berry Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for passive use only, No use of restrooms or water fountains. Social distancing of at least 6 feet between individuals. No groups larger than 10 people. No active organized team sports allowed. Facial coverings must be worn at all times. The Community Garden at Oak Lake will require anyone working in garden to wear a mask. Allow Artist in residence return to work at ArtsPark. Artist studio work only. No tours, lessons or private engagements. Hollywood Broadwalk 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. for exercising only including walking, jogging and bike riding No rollerblading, skating or skateboarding No loitering Social distancing of at least 6 feet between individuals No groups larger than 10 people Facial coverings recommended when social distancing is difficult to maintain Beach remains closed Hollywood West Stan Goldman Will require social distancing of at least six feet. Everyone in a skate park must be wearing a mask. One person per element. No more than 10 people in skate park at a time. Driftwood Community Center Singles play only. Only two players per court inside court area. Must adhere to social distancing of at least six feet. Cathy and Bob Anderson Park Eppleman Park Oak Lake Park Poinciana Park Only parties less than 10. Must adhere to physical distancing and all parties must wear facial covering. Venues times will be limited 1 per day to allow for cleaning. Limited Restrooms Available Stan Goldman Park Zinkil Park Charnow Park Johnson Street on Hollywood Beach Harry Berry Park Keating Park Open facilities will be cleaned and sanitized twice daily, seven days a week per CDC guidelines. Please, only one customer at a time in the restroom facility.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line136
__label__wiki	0.614525	0.614525	Platform for innovation and collaboration strengthened at AgMIP7 Dr K Dakshina Murthy, ICRISAT; Dr Marc Corbeels, CIRAD-CIMMYT; Dr Peter Q Craufurd, CIMMYT; Dr Sabine Homann-Kee Tui, ICRISAT; Dr Anthony Whitbread, ICRISAT; Dr Gideon Kruseman, CIMMYT; Dr Keith Wiebe, IFPRI; and Dr Mark Rosegrant, IFPRI. AgMIP, a unique community of practice for innovation, provided a pathway on addressing major global and national challenges at its 7th Global Workshop recently. Scientists from the CGIAR institutions who came together to discuss agricultural systems and outcomes, at the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) here, looked at this as an opportunity for collaboration across the developing world. AgMIP (Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project) brings together diverse teams and creates platforms for innovation, new science and collaboration across the developed and developing world. Since 2010, the AgMIP has been evaluating and developing simulation models of agricultural systems. CGIAR is actively involved in this important community. The highlights of stakeholder engagement presented by Dr Sabine Homann Kee-Tui, ICRISAT, indicated that a range of scales was important for policies to support agricultural adaptation. Possible farming system changes to cope with higher temperatures and variable rainfall predicted by the climate models, were shared by Dr. Dakshina Murthy, Senior Scientist-Systems Modeling, ICRISAT, based on cropping systems modeler experience from Central India through a DFID-funded project. Dr Anthony Whitbread, Research Program Director – Innovation Systems for the Drylands, ICRISAT, who recently joined the AgMIP Executive Committee, emphasized on how the CGIAR should become even more active in this community. “To advance our mandates, collaboration with many world-class research institutes in AgMIP can facilitate access to first-class climate science and climate change assessments to combine crop, livestock, economic and climate modelling and enable integrated assessment of climate change impacts. Already, the DFID-funded program with regional teams from sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia has developed significant expertise in assessments for their regions to engage stakeholders and policy makers for the process of adaptation,” he said. Crunching Big Data through the CGIAR Platform was Dr Gideon Kruseman, CIMMYT, while Dr Peter Craufurd, also from CIMMYT, discussed the practicalities of communicating climate information to stakeholders and the importance of institutions working together with their respective strengths and advantages. AgMIP utilizes diverse crop, livestock, and economic models with state-of-the-science climate scenarios to conduct global and regional assessments of climate and other stresses. It also has advanced methods to integrate stakeholder-informed scenarios into global and regional assessments of current and future agriculture and food systems outlooks. This work motivates research for agriculture, land use, nutrition, shocks and other topics, with participation of over 1,000 agricultural modelers and stakeholders worldwide. AgMIP7 was yet another step forward towards innovation to facilitate a positive change for the developing world. Project: Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project Funder: Department for International Development, UK This work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal AgMIP7, agricultural adaptation, climate models, Department for International Development, Zimbabwe Strategic investments and Scientific Award announcements mark ICRISAT’s 84th Board Meeting Groundnut researchers in Asia move towards modernization of breeding program	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line139
__label__wiki	0.966871	0.966871	K League in 2021 AFC Champions League Match Day 4 Preview K League United July 04, 2021 read ( words) The 2021 ACL Group Stage campaign is in its latter stages with Pohang Steelers already preparing for their penultimate match, a fixture with Ratchaburi from Thailand. Elsewhere, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Ulsan Hyundai, and Daegu FC play the second of the back-to-back fixtures with Tampines Rovers, Kaya, and Beijing FC respectively looking to make one step closer to qualification to the knockout rounds. The K League contingent have been in good goal-scoring form and bagged 19 goals between them last time out, an average of 4.75 each. All four K League sides will be keen to further improve their goal difference tallies come Sunday and Monday. Full preview available on KLeague.com.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line142
__label__cc	0.55635	0.44365	By Dr. Carroll C’est la Vie in Soleil Submitted by Kathy Gilbeaux on Sun, 2012-02-26 22:12 by John Carroll, MD - pjstar.com - February 26, 2012 Photo by John Carroll - Cite Soleil The following post is a description of two interviews I had today with young ladies that live in Cite Soleil in Port-au-Prince. My main questions for them revolved around cholera. But first of all, I want to give a very brief summary of where I think the public water comes from in Soleil. These few sentences will be boring, but they are important. Water engineers and smart people out there, please help me if this is incorrect in any way, and I will correct my mistakes. More than ever in Soleil, access to good water can mean the difference between life and death. The water that is pumped to Soleil is from a water reservoir in LaPlaine which comes from the water table (anba woch) and this water is pumped underground by pipes to the large imposing water tower sitting at the entrance to Soleil off of Route National 1. Two white PVC pipes run along the northern side of the water tower. One carries water up and the other carries water down to pipes below the ground and through these pipes water is pumped to “basins” spread all over Soleil. A ‘basin” is a series of pipes and spigots that people have access to in the slum. People come to these basins and fill up white buckets of water, put them on their head, and walk back to their shack. It is up to them to treat their own water with Clorox or aquatabs because it is my understanding that the water from LaPlaine has not been treated. Another important supply of water to Soleil are water trucks that transport water in to the slum. I don’t know enough to say much about this water’s origin, its purity, or its potability. But these points would not be hard to answer. The importance of this “chain of flow” of water is to figure out the best places to test and treat the water for cholera. This is Saturday, February 25, 2012, and there is no pediatric clinic today in Soleil. So my goal was to go the Boston neighborhood in Soleil to check out information regarding cholera. I wanted to find out if the people in Boston have any means to fight the oncoming fourth wave of cholera when the rainy season starts again very soon in April. I met Natalie the secretary who works in the pediatric clinic in the back of Soleil where I work during the week. Natalie is a great gal and lives in Soleil at Soleil 19, just several blocks from the clinic. She and I were going to walk the mile through the slum to Boston but she had some news for me. Natalie calmly informed me that there was “a war” going on in the streets between the gangs of Boston and Beleko. These are two large neighborhoods that abut each other in the northwest part of the slum. Natalie said that one of the gang leaders in Beleko was shot and killed two days ago and things were still dangerous in the streets. She advised me to stay in the back part of Soleil where we were and I could talk to her neighbors about cholera. That seemed like fine advice to me. So we walked through the little pathways of Soleil to Natalie’s mother’s one room shack and sat down inside the room. It was very clean and not too hot. Natalie said in a hushed voice that we were sitting right next door to the Soleil gang chief’s shack. I asked her about him and she said he was benevolent to the people around this neighborhood and she referred to him as “Patwon”. She also said the people in Soleil are not as mean as the warring people in Boston and Beleko. I told her I wanted the Soleil people’s perspective on cholera. I asked Natalie to talk to some people close by that had suffered from cholera or had family members suffer from cholera. She concurred and said “no problem”. Natalie said it would not be hard to find people very familiar with cholera. She stepped outside of her mother’s place and called out the name “Venise”. A few seconds later a young lady walked in carrying her three-month old baby and sat down in a white plastic lawn chair in front of me. Venise--Photo by John Carroll Venise did not know her own age but she states that when she was 19 years old her mother threw her out of the house in Jeremie and somehow she ended up in Soleil. (Jeremie is a city about 10 hours by public transportation from Port-au-Prince.) She does not know how many years she has been in Soleil. She does not have an electoral card or an identity card, and her birth certificate is lost somewhere in Jeremie. Venise appeared to be about thirty years old. Venise told me that she had never been to school and does not know how to read and write. She has no job and depends on her neighborhood (lakou) in Soleil to support her. Her neighbors give her and her children some food when they have extra. Typical food for Venise and her children are rice, pureed beans, ground corn, and some meat sauce. If the neighbors have no extra food that day, Venise and her children don’t eat. She lives in a one room shack near Natalie’s mother and her neighbors pay her 550 Haitian dollars (about 70 dollars US) rent each six months to her landlord. Venise has five children ages 14, 8, 4, 2 and the happy three-month old she was holding. The two oldest children are from one man and the three youngest from second man. She reports the same as most Haitian women in this social strata about her childrens’ fathers: “Yo pa occupe nou…” which means that the men do nothing for her or her kids. Venise, with the help of her lakou, had her two oldest children in schools in Soleil. But their father took them with him moved them into a tent city in Fort National. However, the father’s girlfriend was beating the two kids so bad, a neighbor in another tent took them in and is letting them sleep and eat whatever she can find for them. Neither of the two kids are in school now. Venise no longer sees the older kids in Fort National and she has the three youngest children with her in Soleil. Venise told me that one day in November, 2011 when she was 9 months pregnant with the baby she is holding today, she abruptly started having diarrhea and began to vomit. And so did her eight year old daughter Mimi who still lived with her. They both went to St. Catherine’s Hospital Cholera Treatment Center (CTC), which is just a couple of blocks away, and was run by Doctors Without Borders-Belgium. Venise said she went into shock quickly and required 23 liters of IV fluid over several days. Mimi required only a couple of IV liters to feel better. They both survived because the CTC was so close and they went quickly. And the CTC was well stocked with supplies and had people who knew what they were doing. Venise delivered the three-month old baby girl a couple of weeks later. Doctor Without Borders-Belgium left St. Catherine’s in December and the hospital is now run by MSPP (Public Health Department of Haiti). When Doctors Without Borders was in charge of St. Catherine’s, there was no charge. But now it costs five Haitian dollars (about 75 cents) for a dossier to be made and for a consult with a doctor. If one is admitted to the hospital, MSPP charges one hundred Haitian dollars (12 US dollars) for the use of the bed no matter how long the patient’s stay is in the hospital. I asked Venise where she gets her water now. She gets her water from some public pipes here in the neighborhood (basin) which comes from the big water tower that sits in the entry way to Cite Soleil. One bucket of water costs one gourde (a few pennies). She said that she did not treat her water with Clorox or Aquatabs before she got cholera and she doesn’t treat the water now either because she has no money. So she and her kids are drinking this water which is not really clean. I asked Venise if she is afraid of cholera. She said she is afraid and that “it is coming back.” When I asked her how she knows cholera is coming back, she said “everyone says it is”. I asked Venise if she was happy with her life in Soleil. She said “Yes, because I have no other place to go.” Manushka--Photo by John Carroll The second person I talked to was a polite young lady named Manushka. She said she is 24 years old. Manushka was born and raised in Soleil and lives in the same neighborhood near Soleil 19 near Natalie and Venise. She has no children but she is the oldest of seven and she feels responsible for her six younger brothers and sisters. Manushka told me that her mother died in 2000 and stated that her mom “was sick all the time”. Her father buried her mother in Drouillard Cemetery in the slum. This funeral and burial cost her father quite a bit so Manushka could not continue in school and she never went back to school. She has four years of education and can write her name and do simple math. She told me that 13 months ago her father died from cholera. When I asked her what year that would have been, she did not know. Manushka said that her father did manual labor on Kafou Aeropo (Airport Corner) and drank water while he was at work. He became sick on a Monday and was taken directly to Doctors Without Borders-Tabarre and died on Wednesday. They did not allow visitors in the cholera tent and so she was unable to see her father until after he died. He is buried in the Drouillard Cemetery too. Manushka seems very bright. I asked her if she knows why Haiti has cholera. She said no and then turned the question around on me and asked me if I knew why. I told her that it was inadvertently introduced here by the MINUSTAH soldiers in central Haiti in 2010. She just slightly smiled and said nothing. I asked her if she ever heard this explanation and she said no. I asked her if MINUSTAH was doing a good job in Soleil and she said no. She said they are not doing much good work and that they abuse people by hitting innocent people in Soleil. I asked her if MINUSTAH still shoots in Soleil, and Manushka said no. When I asked her if the Haitian National Police (HNP) abuse people she said yes. She said they tear up ID cards and hit people in Soleil. However, she said that the HNP needs to be supported over MINUSTAH because the “Haitian police are us…they are from here.” I asked Manushka if she went to church. She said no. When I asked her what religion she is, she said that she has no religion. I asked her if she was mambo (worship the devil) and she still replied no. She said that she doesn’t believe in God…that she is an atheist. I asked Manushka if she was happy with her life here in Soleil. She said no because of all the “gang fighting and people running”. When I asked Manushka where she gets her water, she said it is from the same pipes (basin) where Vanesse gets her water. But Manushka treats her water with Clorox. When I asked her what Soleil needs, she replied clean water, clean streets, and education for young people. She said that she would like to go to a professional school (I think she meant vocational) and that if she learned something and got a job that would be good for her and good for Haiti too. She would like to become a cosmetologist. I asked Manushka if she became sick where she would go for medical care. She stated that she has nowhere to go since MSPP took over St. Catherines and charge 25 gourdes for a dossier. And she said that she has no money for any medication that would be prescribed anyway. When I asked Manushka if the Haitian government was going to do anything to help Soleil, she said no. She said that the Haitian government doesn’t respect the young people of Soleil or think that they have any importance, so they are ignored. She said the only help Soleil gets is from foreigners coming with trucks of water and Clorox. She viewed this as the only good thing being done for the people of Soleil. After talking with these two young ladies, Natalie and I left her mother’s room and walked back through Soleil towards the pediatric clinic. I stopped at a basin where women and children were collecting water coming from the pipes. I asked the women if they put Clorox in the water and they said yes and they asked me to buy them more Clorox. So here are my questions and comments about the water and cholera in Soleil: Could the water be tested coming from LaPlaine to see if it is cholera free? Can it be tested as it comes out of the spigots at the local basins in Soleil just before it flows into the white buckets? Can there be a constant supply of Clorox and aquatabs for the hundreds of thousands of people who live here? Can thousands of liters of Ringer’s Lactate (and IV tubing and setups) be brought to St. Catherine’s NOW so it is ready in one month for the wave of cholera that is to hit. Can nurses be hired by MSPP for St. Catherine’s CTC NOW so they are ready to begin work. And can cholera community health educators start circulating through Soleil NOW educating people about what is most likely coming back in a few weeks. Doctors Without Borders and other NGO’s did all they could and saved many lives in Soleil with their CTC. But they are gone from Soleil now and St. Catherine’s Hospital and the CTC are definitely not ready right now for a big hit of cholera patients. It is time for other agencies to kick in. The Haitian Prime Minister just resigned the other day and there is much political fighting high up in the Haitian government. This instability could easily disrupt the flow of cholera materials that is needed to save lives in Soleil. The two girls I interviewed are typical of the people of Soleil. They help each other as much as possible under almost impossible circumstances. They want to live as much as we do. We have 16 months of experience with cholera now in Haiti and need to learn from our mistakes. Stopping cholera deaths in Soleil is completely possible. We just have to have the will. Water Canal--Cite Soleil John A. Carroll, MD at Monday, February 27, 2012 March Due Dates weekend things ti fi pou Nadia Thursday History Lesson deep thoughts with noah & isaac opting out isn't an option today's highs ... Down on my knees Praying please, have mercy... Mama T Prayer Sweet Faphane ' V' is for Valentine and IV Happy Valentine's Day Tara february 14 greetings laboring linking you waxing nostalgic degaje Listen up Grandma and Grandpa Haitian Proverb new ladies, new opportunities to love bondye ki tout fos nou no longer hosting P. falciparum A girl for Marvena	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line147
__label__wiki	0.830898	0.830898	Michael Molisani Author of the Veilfall books "Mayhem," "Dread Harvester," and "The Bruja" Return to Veilfall Good morning -- 7.22.2021 It has been 2 years since the publication of "Mayhem." Although 2020 was a poor year for some, it was a great year for me -- getting married, starting a great new job, and buying a home. Unfortunately, this meant writing new projects took a backseat. Although the Veilfall books have sold well historically, they certainly don't pay the bills. With that in mind -- for much of July 2021, I've been planning a return to new projects, and I am proud to announce tangible details! The new project will be a novella (100 pages, or so,) set in the Veilfall universe. It will publish on Amazon, GooglePlay, B&N, and Kobo. You will likely be able to download for free during the first 3 days of release; or purchase for $0.99 thereafter. This new novella will be called "Day in the Life of a Dead Whore." Melissa Johnson will be formally joining me as Content Editor. Although we have talked extensively since 2017 about various projects, this will be our first time working together. She's one of the finest creative minds I know, with a robust grasp of good writing. Cover art already exists, courtesy of Nan Fe: also an illustrator for NYT bestseller Jay Kristoff & his Empire of the Vampire books Our tentative release date would be late Q4, 2021. The concept for "Day in the Life of a Dead Whore" goes all the way back to 2012. The project outline 2018 saw key canon points from "The Bruja" discussed. Our dead whore in question was originally intended to be dead 19th-century prostitute, Marie Holmes. If you’re a native of Santa Cruz, you may have heard of the real Marie Holmes, who committed suicide at the age of 21 by drinking carbolic acid. If you’re unfamiliar with her, read more about her and maybe leave some flowers and an oily rag (a cigarette,) on her real grave. The new 2021 evolution sees some major changes to our story -- Set in 45 Veilfall, 5 years after the events of "Mayhem," our story unfolds in Virginia City, formally a Nevada town. Late one evening, the ghost of Samuel Clemens makes a bet with Lord of Cemeteries, the Baron Samedi -- if given a second chance to write their own destiny, would a person accept their fate or forge a new path? A newly dead prostitute, a young peacemaker, and a vile murder will meet in a dance that could change the path of history. Be careful what bets you make; you might just win. The art above is a WIP (Work in Progress,) by rock-star artist Nan Fe. She completed a stunning painting for the cover of “Day in the Life of a Dead Whore” in 2018. Many of you already know Nan Fe's work from the covers she's created for me prior -- as well as her illustrations for Jay Kristoff's "Empire of the Vampire," soon to be released. Our tentative release date for "Day in the Life of a Dead Whore" is late Q4, 2021. By Michael Molisani at July 22, 2021 Author, Michael Molisani. Reader's Favorite Red Headed Book Lover "Mayhem" ebook (Amazon) "Mayhem" paperback (Amazon) "Mayhem" (Kobo) "Dread Harvester" (Amazon) "Dread Harvester" (Kobo) "The Bruja" ebook (Amazon) "The Bruja" paperback (Amazon) "The Bruja" (Kobo) "The Bruja" (Barnes & Noble) "The Bruja" (Google Play) "The Bruja" (AbeBooks) Preview "The Bruja" Preview "Dread Harvester" Preview "Mayhem" Inkshares Nan Fe (Cover Artist) The Art of Scara Darling The Bruja Decades have passed since the Collapse. Our world has twisted and twined into something unrecognizable. The ruination of civilization was compounded by a return of impossible powers, ancient myths and forgotten tales. Legerdemain and conjuring exist side by side and a dangerous, lascivious, new reality is whispering its seductions to some. Rending apart others. When the world collapsed in on itself, a young witch named Maggi Lopez fled east with her partner and child. The mistakes she made in youth now serve to damn her as she races against the clock of her own mortality to save her son’s future; crossing magic-laden, ghost-infested, post-apocalyptic America in a riveting journey of redemption, sacrifice, and ancient gods. At the end of her journey, the greatest horror she may need to face is herself. "The Bruja" opens the Collapse universe as our first full-length novel and should be read in conjunction with the novella "Dread Harvester." Dread Harvester Every villain is the hero of their own story. Nothing could be more accurate for Aubriana Harvester, the Ferry Mistress of San Francisco. Betrayed by her best friend at the dawn of the Collapse, Aubriana is forced to unravel the mysteries of a world now consumed by impossible magic and flee from civilization as it begins to topple into a new reality occupied by ancient gods and forgotten ghosts. It’s amazing what you can do when you refuse to die. "Dread Harvester" is our first novella in the Collapse universe, it should be read in conjunction with "The Bruja," as Aubriana Harvester's experiences unfold parallel to those of Maggi Lopez.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0051.json.gz/line152
__label__wiki	0.66184	0.66184	City’s vision for a carless Seattle doesn’t match reality Originally published May 23, 2016 at 4:35 pm Updated May 25, 2016 at 3:38 pm Traffic on the Aurora Bridge in January ( Steve Ringman / The Seattle Times) Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s proposing a radical new way to measure street performance. It’s not what you’d expect. Seattle can no longer deny it’s engaged in a war on cars. Mayor Ed Murray’s new growth plan is a shock-and-awe campaign targeting anyone who dares to drive in, through or around Seattle. Over the next 20 years, Seattle will aggressively convert street right of way to non-vehicular use, discourage creation of parking capacity as the city grows, and minimize parking at public parks, limiting their accessibility. It may also toll streets to pay for such improvements. But the most radical change is Murray’s plan to stop using congestion as the criteria for whether streets are performing. Under a novel standard proposed by Murray’s transportation department, street performance will be ranked by how many single-occupant vehicles (SOV) are using them. Streets with fewer cars will be ranked as the best performing, because Seattle’s priority going forward is to reduce car usage. “The performance of the overall system will be measured in relation to the reduced share of SOV travel,” the proposal says, adding that its method “encourages travel modes other than single-occupant vehicle, especially in peak times.” So a street may be ranked as performing well, even if it takes an hour to drive a mile, as long as it has a good mix of buses and bikes. If approved by the City Council, this approach will influence decisions on where to improve or reduce street capacity for cars. It will also affect the city’s negotiations with big developers, to mitigate the effect of their projects. Most of all, this shift gives the finger to those who drive cars, meaning nearly all residents and businesses. The vast majority of travel will continue to be done by car because driving in Seattle is an unavoidable part of work and life for most people in the region. Seattle needs to think bigger. As the state hub of commerce and culture, its streets are critically important to millions of people, most of whom don’t have the option of riding a bus or a bike instead. Personal cars were used for 82 percent of trips in the Puget Sound region in 2014, down slightly from 86 percent in 1999, according to the Puget Sound Regional Council. City Hall’s plan doesn’t reflect that reality. Nor does it fulfill promises made to city dwellers by the state Growth Management Act of 1990 — the original grand bargain. In return for accepting density and preserving rural areas, urban residents were promised infrastructure that would keep up with the growth. To ensure streets aren’t overloaded, cities must use level-of-service standards to grade performance. If streets fail, cities can limit development until improvements are made. The act also authorized cities to collect impact fees for upgrades, so growth paid for growth. But Seattle officials scoffed that such tools were for lowly suburbs. That policy decision favored developability over livability. Still, Seattle measured streets’ performance, counting traffic at key points. It will continue but the counts will be fed into a model that estimates the ratio of trips made with cars. The city theorizes this ratio indicates congestion, because it believes cars are an inefficient use of streets. Why not model the ratio for informational purposes, but use traffic volume and speed for the performance standard? That’s what most people equate with congestion. That also makes it a priority to reduce driver delays. The federal government estimates travel delays cost people $17 to $24 per hour. King County consultants estimated additional rush-hour delays of 1.5 to 14 minutes downtown would cost drivers and bus passengers $75 million a year. Then there’s the cost to industry, from shipbuilding to exporting produce from farms across the state. More than 21,700 jobs and $3.6 billion in economic output will be lost if congestion increases 20 percent in the central Puget Sound region, according to a 2014 state study. Congestion also hurts Seattle’s cultural vitality. Arts organizations are losing patronage as people give up trying to drive and park in the city. There aren’t enough close-in residents to support all the arts, clubs and eateries. They must draw people regionally. Because Seattle streets are of statewide importance, other governments should keep the city focused on actual congestion. Don’t count on it, though. “We don’t have authority over that — state law is very vague,” said Charlie Howard, PSRC transportation director. The state Department of Commerce helps cities write growth plans but can’t reject them. It advises cities that service standards are meant to translate public expectations for street performance into measurable goals, while accounting for the impact of growth. Street standards need to evolve. A 2005 growth-act update encouraged new standards factoring transit. But it says growth hubs must still measure streets’ level of service. Proposed federal standards will measure greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to actual travel times, congestion and reliability. Seattle’s going its own route. It says single-occupant vehicles are inefficient so reducing them improves level-of-service. That’s debatable. Worst of all, City Hall’s assuming that driving is optional — a lifestyle choice — and it can force people to change how they live. Ugh. Seattle’s better than that. Posted by Save Marinwood at 10:52 AM Labels: ABAG, mass transit, MTC Plan Bay Area meeting in Corte Madera on Saturday... 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