Subhash Chandra Bose (January 23, 1897 – August 18, 1945?), also known as Netaji, was one of the most prominent leaders of the Indian Independence Movement against the British Raj. Subhas Chandra Bose was born to an affluent family in Cuttack, Orissa. His father, Janakinath Bose, was a public prosecutor who believed in orthodox nationalism, and later became a member of the Bengal Legislative Council. His mother was Prabhavati Bose, a remarkable example of Indian womanhood. Bose was educated at Cambridge University. In 1920, Bose took the Indian Civil Service entrance examination and was placed second. However, he resigned from the prestigious Indian Civil Service in April 1921 despite his high ranking in the merit list, and went on to become an active member of India’s independence movement. He joined the Indian National Congress, and was particularly active in its youth wing. Subhas Chandra Bose felt that young militant groups could be molded into a military arm of the freedom movement and used to further the cause. Gandhiji opposed this ideology because it directly conflicted with his policy of ahimsa (non-violence). The British Government in India perceived Subhas as a potential source of danger and had him arrested without any charge on October 25, 1924. He was sent to Alipore Jail, Calcutta and in January 25, 1925 transferred to Mandalay, Burma. He was released from Mandalay in May, 1927 due to his ill health. Upon return to Calcutta, Subhas was elected President of the Bengal Congress Committee on October 27, 1927.
Subhas was one of the few politicians who sought and worked towards Hindu-Muslim unity on the basis of respect of each community’s rights. Subhas, being a man of ideals, believed in independence from the social evil of religious discord. In January 1930 Subhas was arrested while leading a procession condemning imprisonment of revolutionaries. He was offered bail on condition that he signs a bond to refrain from all political activities, which he refused. As a result he was sentenced to a year’s imprisonment. On his release from jail, Subhas was sworn in as Mayor of the Calcutta Corporation. In 1931 the split between Gandhiji and Subhas crystallized. Although the two never saw eye to eye on their view of freedom and the movement itself, Subhas felt that Gandhiji had done a great disservice to the movement by agreeing to take part in the Second Round Table Conference. Subhas viewed freedom as an absolute necessity, unlike the freedom which Gandhiji was “negotiating” with the British. Subhas was arrested again while returning from Bombay to Calcutta, and imprisoned in several jails outside West Bengal in fear of an uprising. His health once again deteriorated and the medical facilities diagnosed him with tuberculosis. It was recommended that he be sent to Switzerland for treatment. Realizing that his avenues abroad were greater with the restrictions of the British, Subhas set sail for Europe on February 23, 1933. Subhas stayed in various parts of Europe from March 1993 to March 1936 making contacts with Indian revolutionaries and European socialists supporting India’s Struggle for Independence. Subhas met Mussolini in Italy and made Vienna his headquarters. Subhas was opposed to the racial theory of Nazism but appreciated its organizational strength and discipline. On March 27, 1936 he sailed for Bombay and but was escorted to jail immediately after disembarking. After lying low for a year, he was able to work actively. He attended the All India Congress Committee Session in Calcutta, the first one he attended after a lapse of nearly six years. Time had healed the tensions between Subhas and Gandhiji, and Gandhiji supported Subhas in his efforts to become the President of the next Congress session, 1938. He went to England for a month in 1938 and rallied for the Indian freedom cause amongst Indian students and British labor leaders sympathetic toward India’s cause. It was a bold move since he was constantly under British surveillance. Upon his return to India in February 1938, Subhas was elected President of the Indian National Congress. An excerpt from his Presidential address read, “I have no doubt in my mind that our chief national problems relating to the eradication of poverty, illiteracy and disease and the scientific production and distribution can be tackled only along socialistic lines… .” Subhas emphasized that political freedom alone would not be sufficient, as the ills of the British reign would continue to haunt post-Independent India. He stressed the need to solve linguistic and religious prejudices and to achieve a high literacy rate amongst Indians. Gandhiji found Subhas’s ideologies far too leftist and strongly disagreed with Subhas’s criticism of village industries and stress on competing with the rest of the world in the Industrial age. Opposition from Sardar Vallabhai Patel, lack of support from Gandhiji and Nehru’s indecision marked Subhas’s year as the President of the Congress. One of Subhas’ major contributions was setting up of a National Planning Committee, for the development of an economic program running parallel to the national movement. Differences between Gandhiji and Subhas led to a crisis when Gandhiji opposed Subhas’ idea that the Bengal Government (a coalition between the Krishak Praja Party & Muslim League) be ousted and the Congress take charge in coalition with the Krishak party. The idea was criticized by Gandhiji and Nehru, which resulted in the strengthening of the Muslim League in Bengal and ultimately partition of India. It is obvious today that had Subhas been able to carry out his plans, Bengal would be a different entity on the atlas. Despite opposition from the Congress brass, Subhas was a favorite amongst the majority as he was re-elected for a second term in March 1939. Gandhiji considered Subhas’s victory as his personal defeat and went on a fast to rally the members of the Working Committee to resign. Subhas resigned and Dr. Rajendra Prasad assumed the Presidency of the Congress. In May 1939, Subhas formed the Forward Bloc within the Congress as an umbrella organization of the left forces within the Congress. Gandhiji and his supporters accused Subhas of breach of Congress party discipline and drafted a resolution removing Subhas from the Congress Working Committee and restrained him from holding any office for three years. On September 3, 1939 Subhas was informed that war had broken out between Britain and Germany. Subhas discussed the idea of an underground struggle against the British with members of the Forward Bloc. Subhas pressurized the Congress leaders to get a Declaration of War Aims from the Viceroy; he declined. Subhas was elected President of the West Bengal Provincial Congress. In December the Congress Working Committee subverted the Provincial Committee’s authority and appointed its own ad hoc committee. The Forward Bloc progressively became militant and by April 1940 most of its senior members were arrested. Subhas was convinced that the only way he could bring about India’s Independence was by leaving the country and fighting from foreign territories. He had made contact with radical Punjab and Pathan activists who had contacts in Afghanistan and Russia to organize a militia. Subhas knew that Britain was in a vulnerable position following the surrender of France in June 1940. He announced the launch of Siraj-ud-daula Day on July 3, in memory of the last king of Bengal who was defeated by Clive. His plan was to hold a procession and to unify Hindu and Muslim nationalists. The Government interceded and imprisoned Subhas on July 2, 1940 in Presidency Jail, Calcutta. Netaji believed that foreign assistance was a must to free India from British rule. In 1939, when the Second World War broke out, Subhas sought assistance from Germany, Italy, and Japan as they were enemies of Britain and thus would be natural allies. In 1941, he evaded a house-arrest in Calcutta by disguising himself as a Maulavi and going to Kabul, Afghanistan. Later, he procured an Italian passport and fled to Berlin, Germany. There he met Hitler and discussed his plans and sought his assistance to free India. He also sought assistance from Mussolini. From time to time, he aired his speeches on the Azad Hind Radio from Berlin to communicate his intentions to fellow Indians and to prove that he was still alive. After the defeat of Germany, Netaji realized that he could not continue his struggle from Germany anymore. Ultimately, Netaji reached Japan in June, 1943. He established the Indian National Army (INA) with some 30,000 Indian soldiers. He also set up a radio network in South East Asia in order to appeal to the people, both in India and outside, for support. The INA declared war against Britain and America. However, the INA had to retreat from the Indo-Burmese border after a heavy defeat of the Japanese troops there. The British defense was impenetrable. Though the “Delhi Chalo” mission failed, Netaji proved to the world that his determination was strong and his attitude was positive in his dream to free India from the clutches of the British.
Find out where Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was hiding all these years. See the video of Bose at Nehru’s funeral, which causes an uproar in Indian parliament and Britain.


With Theresa May’s deal roundly defeated in Parliament, the prospect of a no-deal Brexit is looming larger than ever in the UK. The government is already stockpiling medicines and food and making other preparations for this drastic eventuality.
If the UK leaves the EU without a formal deal, there is likely to be disruption to travel, trade and the wider economy. A recent IPSE survey also found that 81 per cent of freelancers are opposed to leaving the European Union without a deal.
There is a clear majority of MPs opposed to a no-deal Brexit, but it is still the default result if the UK government cannot come to an agreement with the European Union. It is therefore wise for businesses across the country – including the smallest businesses, the self-employed – to understand and prepare for this possibility.
IPSE’s Policy Team have been researching the situation and put together a guide on how a no-deal Brexit would affect freelancers.
Find out how it would affect you below.


On Friday, February 27, a sliver of a crescent moon, only 9-percent lit, will sit beside blazing Venus as darkness falls until the two solar system objects set. The pair will lie just a degree and a half apart, or a little more than the size of your pinky held at arms length. This beautiful sight will make for a great photo opportunity. Venus is in the constellation Pisces this month and will remain there into March, when it eventually meets back up with the sun.
Comet Lulin Is Bright and Easy to Find

A newly discovered comet passes close to Earth in February, visible in binoculars and perhaps even with the unaided eye. Comet Lulin, or C/2007 N3, reaches its peak of brightness around February 24. It moves quickly through the constellations Libra and Virgo and passes by bright objects such as Saturn, making it easy to spot. Comet Lulin is a unique two-tailed comet, sporting both a traditional tail and an anti-tail. Read more about Comet Lulin and how to see it.

Currently C/2007 N3 is at mag 6.3 in Virgo. At its closest approach it will be around mag 5. It's moving approximately 5° backwards along the ecliptic each day. Feb 23 and 24 it will be about 3° away from Saturn.


Rise and shine, Mr.Freeman. Rise… and shine.
The mod is now completely different, the modders have now enhanced Half-Life 2, Episode 1, and Episode 2’s Source Engine in order to give them a slightly more modern look while making them fully VR functional. According to the mod’s developer’s, Half-Life 2 will be fully playable using motion controls. They have also stated that the players will be required to tilt the magnum in order to empty its spent cartridges just as Gordon Freeman does in the original game.
The Half-Life 2: VR team have revealed that you will need Episode 1 and 2 in order to play the mod and that the team has plans on remaking the additional episodes in VR at a later date. You will need a VR compatible PC to play the game and either an HTC Vive or Oculus Rift.
Half-Life 2: VR still needs to go through Steam Greenlight, vote for the game below.


Over the summer of 2015, I had an opportunity to sit down with Dr. Elizabeth de Michelis and discuss the emerging field of academic study on Modern Yoga.
Our discussion led to the creation of the diagram, Typology of Modern Yoga, which is based on the classification model first developed by Dr de Michelis in her important book, A History of Modern Yoga. This diagram aims to be a helpful tool for understanding the ever-evolving types of Yoga practised today and it explains the original coining of the term Modern Postural Yoga (MPY), which has become widely used within the Yoga community.
Master of Arts in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK.
Master Programme in Yoga Studies at Ca’ Foscari University, Venice, Italy (in Italian).
Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California, USA.
first of all, thank you for this very clear and interesting post.
I was wondering under which category would you put Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bajan. (I would put it either under MPsY or MMY) It is hard to find any reference to this kind of yoga in the publications that followed De Micheli's work and (since it appears to me as a big movement) I can't figure out why: can you help me?
Thanks for sharing this great work. I love reading blogs, articles related to yoga. I appreciate your work.
I would like suggest the name of Tattvaa Yogashala, Rishikesh for best Yoga teacher training certification course affiliated to Yoga Alliance USA.
This picture is conceptualization and has a little to do with yoga itself. Many times it seems that western "scholars" are somehow making their monthly salary by these kind of things without going anywhere from the surface of yoga. Cannot even recognize here the ashtanga yoga that for example Manju Jois or Sharath Jois or other seniors teach.
Indeed, this is a model for understanding the landscape of trans-national yoga offerings. It is not describing yoga teachings or practice. The ashtanga yoga of Jois fits into this model as an example of Modern Postural Yoga (MPY). You are incorrect to assume 'that western scholars are somehow making their monthly salary by these kind of things'. I am not paid at all for my research and writings on The Luminescent. If you appreciate my work, please consider giving a donation.
Then, and thanks for making the effort. However this case of ashtanga actually doesn't fit to that model. The emphasis to the postural practice is from the west not from the source itself. When studying with any senior teacher, specially Indian ones, the emphasis is in Patanjalis model of eight limbed yoga with different forms of practical practices such as asanas, mantras, reading philosophy or pranayamas. Yes, it can also be a strong practise but it's not the point or emphasized according to Manju, Sharath or Masterji. I believe guruji had different forms of teaching for different people. He was also a scholar. With bad english taught also a lot of asanas and was many times misundersood according to Sharath. For many western people it can be mainly sports like practice and fitness studios are also teaching it because of it's therapeutical and demanding postures. Still the main point is elsewhere and it's mainly not understood in the west. Like other yoga it's also sold with marketing language and many of "famous" ashtanga teachers are more or less physically advanced practitioners and only teach this kind of postural yoga as you say. Still to understand the actual form or lineage it's recommended to study it with a guru. With this kind of "Typology" maps this yoga is undervalued and not understood correctly. If you have personally studied it more than 10 years and also studied with the gurus of it, then we have just heavily different point of view. But I think this typology thing only stays same level than the people going to fitness studios doing zumba or some yoga related sports. You can add yin, yang, flow this, flow that, beer dog, cat and other yoga as well then. Keep up the good work.
Nice post. Thanks for Sharing valuable information.
So where does Baron Baptiste's Power fit in? All all other Flow varieties including "Body Balance" (Tai Chi + Yoga or Chi Kung + Yoga), Dance Yoga, etc????


Seattle wins NHL franchise with pro hockey starting in 2021
The National Hockey League awarded an expansion franchise to Seattle on Tuesday. The team is slated to begin play in 2021, which is a year later than previously anticipated.
Author: Chris Daniels, Associated Press
Published: 7:54 AM PST December 3, 2018
Updated: 11:13 PM PST December 4, 2018
Years of campaigning and careful planning have led up to this moment. The NHL Board of Directors gathered Tuesday in Sea Island, Georgia to unanimously award an expansion franchise to Seattle.
"Today is a dream come true for an entire city," said NHL Seattle CEO Tod Leiweke.
Approving a hockey team in Seattle makes the Emerald City the league’s 32nd team and helps open a new $700 million arena at Seattle Center. The franchise is expected to start playing in 2021, which is a year later than anyone previously anticipated.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Seattle had the three necessary components to win an expansion: Committed ownership, a thriving market, and a state-of-the-art venue. Seattle also boasts an impressive fan base that reached the NHL's 10,000 season ticket deposit goal in 12 minutes.
The yet-unnamed franchise will be the Emerald City's first major winter sports team since the NBA's SuperSonics left town in 2008.
VOTE: What should Seattle's NHL team be called?
"Today is an exciting and historic day for our league as we expand to one of North America's most innovative, beautiful and fastest-growing cities," Bettman said. "And we are thrilled that Seattle, a city with a proud hockey history that includes being the home for the first American team ever to win the Stanley Cup, is finally joining the NHL."
The announcement came a few moments after Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan let the news slip at a watch party in Seattle, prompting cheers: "I got a call from a mole in the room and it was a unanimous vote. We're getting hockey."
The Seattle team evens the number of teams in the NHL's Eastern and Western conferences and creates "instant rivalries out west" between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., according to Bettman.
"Expanding to Seattle makes the National Hockey League more balanced, even more whole, and even more vibrant," Bettman said.
WATCH: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan reacts to NHL announcement
Seattle NHL owners, including David Bonderman, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and president and CEO Tod Leiweke, will pay a $650 million expansion fee, up from the $500 million the Vegas Golden Knights paid to join the league. The NHL will also realign its two divisions in the West for the 2021-22 season: Seattle will play the Pacific, home to its closest geographic rivals like Vancouver, Calgary and San Jose, and the Arizona Coyotes will move to the Central Division.
The remarkable debut by Vegas in 2017, which included a run to the Stanley Cup Final, gave the league more confidence about moving forward so quickly.
Seattle will benefit from the same expansion draft rules Vegas had. Its front office is expected to be led by Dave Tippett, a former coach who would lead the search for the club's first general manager and staff. Tippett signed on to the project because of a connection to Tod Leiweke, a major force in delivering an NHL team to Seattle.
Arena investors had initially been interested in a 2020 start when the new arena is scheduled to open. However, the NHL was concerned with uncertainty in the arena construction timeline, and wanted to make sure every aspect of the franchise was ready to go.
As far as a team name, the ownership group said there isn't a name picked out yet, although the group said it would listen to fan input.
"We’re going to take our time," Leiweke said. "There’s a group of owners involved…but we’re going to listen to our fans."
When asked if the Metropolitans, which was the name of Seattle's hockey team that won the Stanley Cup back in 1917, was on the table, Bettman said it hadn't been submitted to the NHL, and pointed out the league has a division by that name already.
Beverley Parsons is the niece of Seattle Metropolitans co-founder Lester Patrick. She spoke at Tuesday's announcement: "Of course, everyone on the East Coast is so shocked to hear that Seattle won the first American Stanley Cup and I always shock people with that and give them the facts."
Seattle NHL majority owner David Bonderman addressed the media after Tuesday's big announcement. He told KING 5's Chris Daniels his investment was largely due to location.
"Well, I love Seattle. I went to school here, as I think you guys know. I graduated from the U. Not recently, I have to admit. But nevertheless," Bonderman said. "You know, I worked on the Space Needle in 1962. So it's what goes around, comes around. Seattle is one of my favorite cities, it's a pleasure to be here. If it was someplace else, I wouldn't have done it."
There have been numerous stops and starts and different arena ideas to get to this point. The NBA infamously vacated KeyArena back in 2008. However, the NHL has long targeted the Seattle market for expansion. The league percolated ears in this latest round back in 2011, when NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told KING 5 the league had serious interest in the market. However, multiple people came and went, and ideas for arenas in Seattle, Tukwila, Bellevue, and elsewhere evaporated too.
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University of Washington graduate and billionaire David Bonderman, movie producer Jerry Bruckheimer, and Tim Leiweke’s Oak View Group put the billion dollar deal together for a new arena and hockey franchise. Last October, they made the presentation to the league’s executive committee of owners. That group voted unanimously to recommend the expansion application to be voted on at this December meeting.
Bruckheimer shared his enthusiasm after Tuesday's announcement, "It's exciting and daunting and scary... you just want to do it right for Seattle and bring great players and great management. And hopefully pick a name where we won't get too many people mad at us."
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new arena at Seattle Center will be held Wednesday, December 5, at 3 p.m.
The NHL's launch in Seattle will show how starved fans are for another team. Basketball is embedded in the DNA of the region thanks to 41 years of the SuperSonics and a lengthy history of producing NBA talent. When the rain of the fall and winter drive young athletes inside, they grab a basketball and head for the nearest gym to play pickup games. Basketball courts and coffee shops seem to be on every corner, but ice rinks are scarce.
A young hockey fan from Redmond, Washington was at Tuesday's landmark announcement in Georgia. Jaina has waited her whole short life for this announcement, "Anything is possible now."
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A lot about Seattle is different from 2008, when the Sonics moved to Oklahoma City. The skyline is filled with construction cranes. Amazon has taken over an entire section of the city, joined nearby by satellite offices of Google and Facebook. The amount of wealth now in the Seattle market is part of the reason Tim Leiweke, Tod's older brother, has regularly called the city "a brilliant marketplace" and one of the most enticing expansion opportunities in pro sports history.
Seattle has become a city of transplants due to the booming local economy. A hockey franchise would provide those newcomers a team to rally around, much like what happened when the Sounders of Major League Soccer arrived in 2009 — the last team added to the city's sport landscape. The Sonics were the first, joining the NBA in 1967, followed by the arrival of the Seahawks in 1976 and Mariners in 1977 after construction of the Kingdome.
There have been several attempts at solving Seattle's arena issues and landing either an NHL or NBA team in the years since the Sonics left, but none had the support of the city or the private money attached until now.
While Seattle basks in the news, it's not clear the NHL will be satisfied at 32 teams even with the new team providing balance between the Eastern and Western conferences and a natural, cross-border rival for the Vancouver Canucks.
Deputy NHL Commissioner Bill Daly said recently that there's no magic number, even though no major North American sports league has ever grown beyond 32 teams. He said simply that expansion is appropriate when it adds value to the league. Houston, Quebec City and Toronto have all been touted as possible new homes someday.
The Seattle Thunderbirds are a major junior ice hockey team based in Kent. Players range from 16 to 20 years old and the team competes in the Western Hockey League.
Coach Matt O’Dette expects the NHL's move Seattle to do good things for his team. “I think it’s great,” said O’Dette. “Think everyone knew it was a matter of time, a formality so to speak, but now it’s official and exciting for everybody. I think now everyone is counting down the days to that opening game.”
“I think it will get more kids playing, more hockey players in the area, and hopefully more young hockey players that end up on the Thunderbirds,” he said.
O’Dette was drafted into the NHL by the Florida Panthers after playing for years on other teams. He said it’s very possible a future hometown hero of the Seattle NHL team could be currently playing for the Thunderbirds. The 2017 NHL Rookie of the Year, Mathew Barzal, played for the Thunderbirds.
Steven Goertzen spent years in the NHL after playing for the Thunderbirds. Now, he works with the team. “Lots of promising athletes, and these guys have a ton more skills than I had when I played at their age,” he said. “That’s the evolution of the game.”
RELATED: NHL Seattle group officially announces training facility, headquarters at Northgate
WATCH: Bettman, Leiweke, Bonderman on next steps


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Max Fordham provided Acoustics design services for the new-build, 25m six-lane competition pool at City of London Freemen's School.
Located in the school's Grade II* listed grounds, the pool features exposed, white stained timber with views out to the surrounding woodland on all sides. Acoustic absorption lines three of the walls with seamless acoustic plaster at one end and slatted timber panelling on the side walls.
In addition, a 65sqm event space incorporates a deep window seat overlooking the pool. Independent, simultaneous usage on either side of the window is facilitated by a very high performance acoustic glazed screen. Ideal acoustic conditions for education are achieved in this space through the use of wood fibre ceiling panels, which also complement the interior design.
Scottish Opera’s new Silver Cloud Studio is a 5,000 square foot orchestral rehearsal space at Hillingdon Park near Glasgow.
An existing industrial unit has been converted to create the studio, creating significant technical challenges in terms of achieving high-end acoustics and good environmental conditions for performers.
On first appearances, an unprepossessing industrial unit didn’t seem a likely candidate for orchestral rehearsal space. It was a cold, reverberant shed that suffered from rain noise on its metal roof and noise break-in from adjacent units and traffic. However, it did have two valuable assets – its large volume and the availability of daylight from a big roof-light.
The first step for the acoustic design was to create a quiet space. The entrance from the car-park has been lobbied to control traffic noise. One wall has an independent lining to control noise from the adjacent unit and a suspended ceiling has been added to control rain noise.
The design of the suspended ceiling was crucial as it performed a number of discrete functions. We used a readily available and inexpensive grid system, but devised a layout that interspersed three types of tile. This allowed the ceiling to admit daylight to the space, to control the level of acoustic reverberation, and to provide the diffuse overhead reflections that are essential for ensemble playing.
“The acoustics are excellent and allow all the different sections of the orchestra to hear each other with great clarity and yet still retain a positive bloom to the sound. Already I am seeing better results from the orchestra which can be directly attributed to the new space” – Stuart Stratford, Music Director.
The new suspended ceiling uses a specific tile layout to optimise acoustics and daylight.
Angled wall panels provide diffusion and drapes provide acoustics variability.
Oriam Sports Performance Centre is the new national home for football and other professional and amateur sporting bodies in Scotland.
The vision for Oriam was to create an inspirational national facility for athletes, coaches and support staff. Our work included M&E and Acoustic design. The internal environments have been carefully designed and tested to ensure acoustic comfort and speech intelligibility throughout the building.
Using 3D computer simulations, we investigated late echoes which can hamper speech intelligibility in large volume spaces. We resolved these issues by sloping the long wall of the sports hall, to redirect echoes up and away from occupants.
We also presented auralisations (sound simulations) of reverberation in the main hall and rain noise from the tensile fabric roof to allow the client to review design options in relation to their requirements.
Oriam won the award for Project of the Year (Leisure) at 2018 CIBSE Building Performance Awards.
A combination of acoustically absorptive surfaces and the angled walls reduce the reverberation and improve acoustic comfort for the occupants.
The internal environments have been designed and tested to ensure acoustic comfort and speech intelligibility throughout the building.
Nantes, the sixth largest city in France, is home to the refurbished and extended Musée d’Art, by Stanton Williams Architects.
The major renovation and extension of the 19th century Palais des Beaux-Arts has created more than 17,000m2 of floor space - including a new building dedicated to contemporary art - to display the Museum's impressive collection and host prestigious exhibitions. Max Fordham provided M&E engineering consultancy, exhibition and architectural lighting, and acoustic design.
Our acoustic design included the galleries, offices, public spaces basement lecture theatre, and other ancillary spaces.
As part of our work, we developed a bespoke light fitting for the galleries that includes a micro-perforated acoustic material between the diffuser and the lamps to absorb sound and control reverberation.
Our acousticians also presented a series of computer simulated auralisations of the refurbished entrance hall to the design team. This allowed the team to gauge the impact of various design decisions on the acoustic performance of the hall, and to set an appropriate room acoustic for the space.
Simulations were also made for the multi-purpose auditorium, where the timber finishes have been selected for their acoustic function.
A translucent micro-perforated fabric has been integrated within the roof-lights to control reverberation in the galleries.
We performed a number of acoustic surveys at the site and developed appropriate noise control measures for rooftop plant equipment.
A new-build 500-seat theatre is being constructed adjacent to the existing Gallery Oldham and linked to the historic Library building, which will be refurbished to provide exhibition galleries, lecture hall, foyer and dining spaces. A new 150-seat studio space is also being provided as part of the development.
We are working in close collaboration with the theatre consultant to determine the layout of the auditorium seating and coordinate our proposed acoustic reflectors with the requirements for technical lighting.
The site is located next to a tram track and we have undertaken detailed vibration measurements to inform the design of the theatre structure. By defining appropriate breaks in the structure and setting the theatre auditorium back from the track, we have limited the extent of the box-in-box structure, reducing costs significantly.
The site is located next to tram tracks, so we have undertaken detailed vibration measurements to inform the design of the theatre structure.
Max Fordham provided the acoustic design input for the ‘This is a Voice’ exhibition at the Wellcome Collection held in London between April and July 2016.
The exhibition, bringing together a wide range of works by contemporary artists and vocalists including Matthew Herbert, Imogen Stidworthy and Joan La Barbara, was conceived as an acoustic journey tracing the material quality of the voice, and included a number of audio exhibitions within the same gallery. The exhibition space also needed to be physically expansive to allow visitors to move freely through the displays.
This presented a significant acoustic challenge in combining the contrasting acoustic aspirations of generating a coherent exhibition soundscape in an open space while incorporating measures to control excess sound-spill between the different exhibits.
We advised on the arrangement, surface finishes and constructions within the exhibition space. We also provided strategic input to the audio-visual design using highly-directional or localised audio systems where possible.
Max Fordham's Acoustic Team worked with architects Caruso St John to deliver Damien Hirst’s flagship gallery in Vauxhall, London.
The gallery provides the space of 8 buildings. While three listed theatre scenery workshops were refurbished, two other buildings were rebuilt entirely, joining with the other spaces to become one integrated building.
The site is adjacent to an extremely busy elevated railway, and providing excellent sound insulation performance to the main spaces was considered important to deliver the relatively isolated and quiet ambience desired for the galleries. High specification double glazing and secondary glazing in the galleries has delivered an excellent result, where the railway does not intrude on the artistic experience.
This social housing scheme for Peabody provides 67 mix tenure new homes over seven storeys. As well as M&E and Sustainability, Max Fordham were appointed to develop the acoustic strategy for the site.
To control noise break-in, the flats used winter-gardens on the noisy railway facade to act as an acoustic buffer. Ventilation was provided by quiet-running fans, ducted to the shielded facade, with the facility to boost ventilation rates to deal with summertime overheating conditions.
The headquarters for Bath and Northeast Somerset Council serves as an exemplar for sustainability in public buildings in the UK. It is the first building to employ the full 'Soft Landings' methodology, where the energy performance aims were not just forecast in the design but written into the contract.
Our acoustic design included extensive computer noise-mapping to establish the exposure of the building facades to traffic noise. The open-plan offices are naturally ventilated using acoustically attenuated louvres where necessary to mitigate noise break-in.
The Investcorp Building expands the Middle East Centre at St. Anthony’s College, Oxford - one of the graduate colleges that comprise the UK’s oldest university. Designed with Zaha Hadid Architects, the building incorporates essential new facilities that meet the increasing demand for research and academic activities from the Centre.
Our acoustic design included noise-mapping, internal partition details, room acoustic modelling, acoustic materials advice and the design of the 200-seat lecture theatre.
Skylights provide natural daylight to the library. The façade of the archive reading room has fritted glass, a finely porous glass that air can pass through, thereby controlling solar gain.
Natural ventilation is employed wherever possible, including the smaller rooms and café. Air is drawn from the quiet side of the building away from the adjacent road, making the space a more comfortable working environment.
The refurbishment at the Grade II listed Alexandra Palace in north London encompasses the Theatre, BBC Studios and the East Court. The historic 1875 theatre will be brought back to life as a multi-purpose performance venue, retaining its character as a ‘found space’.
Sound absorbing motorised blinds are being installed, making it possible to cut out the long reverberation of the existing space at the touch of a button.
We are working closely with the theatre consultant and structural engineer to limit the load on the existing roof structure that results from the acoustic enhancements and additional technical equipment.
The East Court is being refurbished to act as both a grand entrance foyer and a flexible space for a variety of uses. Tailored acoustic banners with integrated, feature lighting are to be hung from the glazed roof of this huge space, creating a more comfortable acoustic environment.
We are working closely with the theatre consultant and structural engineer to limit the total loadings on the existing roof structure that result from the acoustic enhancements and additional technical equipment.
Phase one of the master-plan for the City of London Freemen’s School campus includes a 60-bed boarding house, a music school with 250-seat recital hall, practice rooms and a recording studio.
A bespoke perforation pattern for the timber panels in the performance space gives a balanced acoustic response across the musical frequency range.
Winner of the 2014 Civic Trust Award, AJ Retrofit Award and 2013 RIBA National Award.
The Victorian Corn Exchange was redesigned to provide a multi-purpose venue for concerts, plays and community events, including a new 740-seat auditorium.
As part of the work, the volume of the auditorium was increased by replacing the old glass roof with a new structure at a greater height. As well as improving the sound isolation through the roof, this provided increased reverberation which is very beneficial for orchestral music.
Some performances however, such as theatre productions, require more controlled reverberation. To cater for them we designed a system of motor-controlled sliding acoustic panels that can be deployed to adjust the acoustic characteristics of the hall at the touch of a button.
From piano concertos, full orchestras or stage productions, the acoustic qualities of the volume can be varied to cater for all.
The height of the auditorium roof was raised to add volume and reverberation.
The redevelopment of this central Coventry site provides the University with a variety of student facilities including several large open-plan informal learning areas.
The building also includes a multi-purpose venue with the capacity for 1,000 people. The acoustic design of this space needed to be flexible enough to accommodate music performances, stand-up comedy, theatre and night-club use.
Our design made use highly absorbent acoustic finishes and a ‘zig-zag’ wall profile to break-up low frequency room-modes. The proximity of the venue to the study areas raised particular noise-control challenges and lead to the use of a ‘box-in-box’ acoustic isolation strategy.
Celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2012, Newcastle’s Grade I listed Theatre Royal has been refurbished to restore many of Frank Matcham’s original features.
Our Acoustics Team undertook a detailed analysis of the impact of the proposed restoration on the acoustic character of the space.
The results of computer modelling and simulations were compared to acoustic measurements made prior to the refurbishment, allowing us to advise on the suitability of the proposed materials and finishes.
Max Fordham measured the impact of the proposed refurbishment on acoustic performance of the Grade II listed auditorium.
The Theatre Royal was restored to its former glory but with 21st Century acoustics performance.
The new-build extension to Brentwood School in Essex includes a 400-seat auditorium, foyer and classroom block.
The auditorium has been designed to provide a variable acoustic suitable for both spoken word (conferences and assemblies), drama and music performance of all kinds. Specially-designed, hinged acoustic wall panels can be opened up to provide additional absorption, allowing the acoustic response of the space to be adjusted.
Classrooms are naturally ventilated despite overlooking a nearby busy road. Air enters the space through bespoke attenuated ventilators, designed by Max Fordham and integrated with the window reveal. The air is then drawn out though high level ventilation stacks.
Specially designed hinged acoustic wall panels, visible here on the left, can be opened up to provide additional absorption.
The acoustics of the 400-seat auditorium can be varied so it can be used for drama and conferences as well as music.
Napoli Afragola is one of 13 new stations for Italy’s high-speed rail system.
It has a mixed-mode ventilation system meaning that the main concourse is open to the platforms during the mid-season. To prevent problems with excessive break-in of train noise, we modelled the noise coming through these openings and proposed surface treatments to attenuate the sound path. The central concourse uses acoustic absorption integrated with the solar shading strategy at high level.
Extensive modelling of public address coverage in the various concourse and platform areas was also undertaken.
A computer-generated video of the project's design (created by Zaha Hadid Architects) is available to watch here.
This image shows the main arrival and departure concourse, which is open to the platforms mid-season. The surface treatments to the platform openings have been selected to control break-in of noise from the high-speed trains.
Acoustic absorption is needed in the main concourse to reduce reverberation and improve the intelligibility of PA announcements. The absorption is provided as a band around the walls and is also integrated with the solar shading at high level.
The atmosphere during the London 2012 water polo competition was invigorated by Max Fordham’s acoustic design for the 5000-seat temporary arena.
A critical aspect of our design was providing sufficient reverberation control to ensure the PA system was clearly intelligible, without dampening the atmosphere and intensity from the crowd.
The building’s ‘skin’ was made from recycled phthalate-free PVC. We investigated the acoustic properties of this material and made assessments of crowd noise in similar venues. Reverberation control was provided by micro-perforated fabric liners on the side walls. Ray-tracing computer software was used to assess coverage and intelligibility from the proposed speaker arrays. The result was outstanding acoustic quality in the first purpose-built Olympic Water Polo venue.
Micro-perforated fabric liners on the side walls were installed to control reverberation.
The acoustic design considered noise from both mechanical plant and crowd noise breakout.


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Embargo Hampers Gross Freedom Talks

Right-Wing Cuban Exiles Resist Direct Contact With Havana

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Set Him Free: Alan and Judy Gross smile during a vacation in Jerusalem. He’s been held in a Cuban jail for two years, and a Cuban Jew says right-wing exile politics are preventing serious efforts to win his freedom.

To understand the reason that Alan Gross, an American citizen, has been languishing in a Cuban jail for the past two years, it is instructive to listen to an exchange that took place recently at a hearing of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Rep. David Rivera (R-Fla.) demanded that Wendy Sherman, undersecretary of state for political affairs, reveal whether the United States has in any way tried to work with Havana to secure Gross’s release. He hoped we hadn’t.

Rivera told her, “It is outrageous that we would be negotiating with a terrorist regime to release an American hostage.”

In principle, this policy is right: Nations should not give in to the demands of terrorists. But none of this has anything to do with Gross or with Cuba.

Rivera’s references to terrorism and to Gross as a hostage are a manipulation. Cuba’s presence on the list of state sponsors of terrorism is a sham. The last three State Department reports written to justify Cuba’s inclusion on the list read more like arguments for taking it off. The State Department has not recorded a single terrorist action sponsored by or promoted by Cuba in two decades. Even the governments of Spain and Colombia, the supposed targets of Cuban-sponsored terror, do not support Cuba’s inclusion on the list.

Likewise, Gross was arrested in Cuba, not kidnapped. He was working under the auspices of the United States Agency for International Development under Section 109 of the Helms-Burton Act, an American law with the express objective of overthrowing the Cuban government, a law that has been condemned by the U.N, for violating Cuban sovereignty. Gross is not a hostage; he is a pawn, trapped because of our regime-change policy. If Washington were to negotiate with Cuba to achieve Gross’s freedom, there would be absolutely no risk that Cuba would then kidnap other Americans. Cuba is not like Hamas and Hezbollah, kidnapping Israeli citizens for the purpose of provoking negotiations.

The Obama administration, by repeating publicly that the only option for achieving Gross’s freedom is for Cuba to release him “unconditionally,” has surrendered the political initiative to the Cuban-American right. These anti-Castro forces have not had to come to terms with their own culpability in Gross’s ordeal.

For Americans interested in a flexible policy of engagement toward Havana, Gross’s arrest was a tragic and familiar event in the long history of Washington’s war against Cuban sovereignty. We lament what has happened to Gross, but we know that, in many ways, American policy created the problem.

There is no greater religious duty in the Jewish tradition, as expressed by Maimonides, than the release of prisoners. Gross, who was naive about going to Cuba under the USAID program and did not seek the informed consent of the Cuban-Jewish leadership for his activities, is a brother in faith, and a fellow citizen. Americans of all religions, but particularly Jews, must rally behind his wife, telling Cuban and American politicians that they want Gross back home. Every Jewish mission traveling to Cuba should raise Gross’s case with the Cuban authorities.

But a call for a humanitarian gesture should not be targeted only at Havana. Next spring, Cuba will be visited by Pope Benedict XVI; all the American communities of faith must reach out to the Vatican to ask for its mediation in seeking Gross’s release. The State Department should assume its responsibility for Gross’s imprisonment and openly present to the American public the dilemmas and possibilities for negotiations. The public has the right to learn the facts without sensationalist manipulations evoking fears of terrorism and kidnappings, neither of which has anything to do with this case.

The choice of negotiating Gross’s release with the Cuban government should be discussed on its merits. Cuba has prisoners in the United States convicted and sentenced to lengthy terms, and the Cuban government wants them released, as well. If there are real obstacles to such a swap, the Obama administration should present them honestly to the American public and not confine the conversation to one with Cuban-American legislators.

In the end, the question is whether to leave Gross rotting in a Cuban prison or to negotiate his release with the government that holds him. That decision requires an informed American public able to take a hard look at our government’s own responsibility in this affair.

Arturo Lopez-Levy is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies and the co-author of “Raul Castro and the New Cuba: A Close Up View of Change.” Until 2001 he was a member of the Cuban-Jewish community.

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The last few days of my stay at Trivandrum, I had bunked in with a very good friend of mine for a couple of days.
Driving back from the studio one night, he had mentioned how he likes experimenting with cooking. We got down to sharing quick recipes and food experiments we both had done. Though we had already picked up dinner to go, I thought I could show him a few quick recipes that I tried and succeeded.
Besides that Mohan had been a wonderful host and good friend, and I wanted to do something nice for him.
The ingredients! The whiskas bag is on the left is not apart of the ingredients by the way – that’s for Mohan’s cat! , We plan to do a Pan omelet with cheese and tomato toppings and Noodle salad.
Well, the effort looks good !
Tomatoes sliced and ready In to the pan to be tossed , added white roasted peanuts My special ingredient goes in and all tossed and turned use just the cakes leave the seasoning , and once done add a bit of butter and salt to it, or you could just use salted butter – which ever works for you.
Now give those eggs a good beating boy !
layout the sliced tomatoes and add the cilantro and cover with the lid Let it just cook on low flame , occasionally checking .
We also had picked up some grill chicken to go( just in case the things failed :P) , so now with the Noodle salad all mixed and the pan omelette done – the next thing to do was set the table .
Mohan thank you so much for the last few wonderful days there, Thank you for all the help you have done inside and outside the studio, I wish you the best in you Animation career. Next time we can get Seeko and the others to join too.
So you are not supposed to call us, mmmm???
😃!! Next time I am there we’ll definitely get together 👍🙂.


SAN F RANCISCO: Yahoo said Friday that marketing chief Kathy Savitt is leaving to take a job heading a digital team at television and film industry studio STX Entertainment.
Savitt played a high-level role in efforts by Yahoo chief Marissa Mayer's to revive the aging Internet pioneer and her departure could signal a larger shake-up taking place at the company.
"We can confirm that Kathy Savitt has decided to leave the company," a Yahoo spokesperson said in reply to an AFP inquiry.
"We appreciate her contributions to Yahoo over the past three years and wish her well."
Savitt will start next month as president of a digital team at STX and be responsible for "helping the studio fulfill its ambition of becoming a true creative haven for the world's top entertainment talent," the company said in a release.
STX was established early last year and described itself as "a fully-integrated motion picture, television, and digital content studio."
"Viewers are in control and each film or show has to earn its space in their time on its own merit," Savitt said in a release.
"What we are doing at STX hasn't been done before; we are creating a new way for audiences to access meaningful stories, from wherever they are."


Oxford selected
Brad Pitt Fury film: Stuntman stabbed with bayonet on set
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-24533015
Image caption Brad Pitt plays an army sergeant called Wardaddy
A stuntman has been stabbed in the shoulder with a bayonet on the set of Brad Pitt's new film, Fury.
It is believed the 35-year-old was accidentally injured during a rehearsal at the set in Pyrton, Oxfordshire, at about midday.
He was taken to Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital by air ambulance.
The Health and Safety Executive has been informed and police said they were not treating it as a crime. The film is being shot on private land.
Earlier this month a letter was sent to residents in Shirburn, Pyrton and Watlington, on behalf of Pinewood Studios, warning them to expect "intermittent controlled gunfire and explosives" during the making of the World War II film.
A spokeswoman for the film's production unit confirmed the stabbing happened as two stuntmen were filming at a converted farm.
Fury also stars Shia LaBeouf and Logan Lerman and is directed by David Ayer.
Pitt stars as battle-hardened army Sgt Wardaddy who commands a Sherman tank and its crew on a mission behind enemy lines.
The film is expected to be released in November 2014.
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I read the article and I agree with you, in that this nation, its people, would do far better if we continued moving ahead, with space exploration, new technologies, and simpler and more efficient manners of taking care of our own citizens.
If we are to lead, then we need to lead and demonstrate our resolve to overcome adversity, including set backs.
Do not, for an instant, give up.
I salute you and all those at NASA and associated contractors.
Keep up the good work of Exploration!
I cannot imagine a world without NASA. There is almost nothing in today’s world that compares. Is there anywhere another government agency in the world like it? No. Similar but not the same. Lots of imitators and rightly so. Would we have the tech knowledge we enjoy today, to the extent of taking it for granted as many do. No. As I look around my house full of electronic and household gadgets I see a tiny blue ‘meatball’ emblazoned on them, if only in my mind because I know somewhere a NASA scientist or engineer has touched it or breathed life into it.
Are we lucky to have such dedication? You bet and we’d better not loose it to political infighting or neglect.
Count among your blessings the tiny but mighty agency called NASA. Encourage your kids and yourself to get involved or we just may loose the ‘meatball’ and all it means. Write your congressman or the president and tell them we need NASA to lead the ‘green’ revolution as strange as it may seem. Our tiny space agency is all ready going green in many ways. The obvious is the water recycling system on ISS. Remarkable, it recycles all moisture from the air and from human usage. Another obvious contribution is solar power. We have solar panels that can take us to Jupiter now. Amazing stuff! And there’s so much more. What we learn ‘out there’ directly impacts what we have and know here. Hubble, Chandra, Spitzer and many many other orbiting labs and Earth observers have enhanced our lives, warned of climate change and offered hope for tomorrow in these hard times.
NASA centers are cleaning themselves up in a green way as well. It’s a tough job, but needs to be done. Always a leader we need NASA. To the moon or to the grocery store. The ‘meatball’ is a sign of American quality we can all be proud of. Let’s not loose it.
PS: So many disrespect the Shuttle for being around for a long time with nowhere to go in low Earth orbit. I remember reading that an early proposal for the shuttle had it launched from a plane, and had a space station to be built by and for shuttle missions. Our first permanent steps to the stars. This was in the late 60s or early 70s. All of it was canned except the Shuttle. Why? Money? Lack of public support? Nixon? Anybody know?
Thanks for the blog. I count you Wayne Hale, as a teacher and as an asset to the entire US. I have space memorabilia I’d love you to sign. That is how much I respect all you have done for US. Thanks again.
This is all terribly depressing. What can I do, beyond the usual “write your Congressman”?
I am further depressed by how few comments there are, here. Still. Hopefully, all those people went and commented under the Derbyshire piece, instead. I haven’t checked. I’ve been thinking about this all week, and it’s bugging me. Thing I realized is, I’m confused. I can’t tell where this guy is coming from. Maybe he’s confused. Either ending human space flight would be a further sign of our country’s decrepitude and lack of spirit — or space flight was dumb and pointless, and those old-time Chinese were right to burn their fleet, because it was all folly. Was there a layer of sarcasm I’ve missed, even after 4 readings?
I have so much to say (I’ve written up notes! In the car!), and blog comments are awkward, because one doesn’t want to take up too much space and one isn’t even sure if anybody anywhere is reading them, so I’ll stop here for now.
I get very, very sad when I ponder how short the timeframe is before we retire the Space Shuttle. Granted, many people believe it was and has been a waste of time and money – but, really, what they don’t understand, is how difficult human spaceflight can be, as well as all we learn about living in space each time one launches. It takes a lot of practice to go from an “experimental vehicle” to one we depend on. Having spent the past twelve years or so in the aerospace industry, I’m still amazed at how people can live and work in space. And, all the while, they are not only learning about a new frontier, but continuing to teach us things about the earth where we currently live. I’m also amazed how so many take for granted our wonderful life on earth, while our astronauts put their lives at risk for those new discoveries, which will continue to benefit future generations. I think Americans have just become so jaded, indifferent, and apathetic about spaceflight, that eventually, unless they step up and offer support, they will be sadly disappointed when the contributions of spaceflight come from other countries. Wayne, you do such a good job of keeping us inspired, and for that, I am grateful.
I fear a dismantling of all things good at NASA. I have to say I was dismayed at the comments of the President’s nominee’s for administrator and associate administrator when asked how to to spark interest in NASA and its missions again. They were probably being political in their response, but chasing ones tail in orbit is not the way to spark interest! Don’t get me wrong, I think that the space station is a wonderful asset, but when I dream, I don’t dream of going to the space station to go to the space station. I dream of going to the space station to go to the Moon. I dream of going to the space station to go to Mars.
Sigh, I’m working on my Chinese.
No comments posted at the Derbyshire article…because there’s no comment mechanism.
My take on the Derbyshire article was, “Huh? What game are you watching?” It’s clear he and Wayne are looking at the same things…but not SEEING the same things.
To me Wayne’s position seems self-evident, so maybe I’m too wrapped up in that viewpoint myself, but it seems to me the only way you can take the same evidence and come to Derbyshire’s conclusions is willful blindness. A heaping helping of universal pessimism also helps. That may be the key factor–it’s evident in the title of Derbyshire’s book noted at the end of the article.
If we want our country (and our planet) to be great, it seems to me, we must be brave enough to be optimistic, even while being realistic and attentive to the situation at hand.
Mr. Buchner, I wrote a huge ginormous reply to your lament, however, it was not printed here. Maybe because it was ginormously huge.
Anyway, in short (for me) here are a few things you can do to promote NASA. Become involved with your local museum, school district or planetarium and bring an astronaut to town..Have a star party. The JSC website gives in real time ISS sightings and hints for star parties, food, etc. The ‘NASA Edge’ guys had a bar-b-que featuring an original foodie project: the Shuttledog and it was great fun! Get the kids involved and it’s even better.
Become a ‘Tiny Blogger’..whuzzat? It’s you and me sharing the good stuff NASA does for our country and the world, with our email buddies. I have sent so many Hubble pictures, Mars images and articles and Cassini images and articles about Saturn, to name only a few, that people have told me they would pay more taxes if they knew the money would go to NASA.
A little searching and you can find many spin-offs to tell people about. Today for example, and this is the truth, I had my teeth scaled with a tool that used ultrasound and water instead of brute force and a chisel to clean off that nasty tartar that sticks to your teeth. I heard about this tool on NASA tv (ever watch it?) and found a dentist with just that tool. Well worth the effort.
NASA tv has won an Emmy, the NASA portal has won a Webby, and so has the Cassini site. People are hustling to get the word out at NASA and the least I can do is help them, in my own small way. Some day I wish to be a NASA Ambassador, maybe you can do that, too. After all space is a pretty big place.
Don’t give up, and keep looking up!
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Nothing says 'true maroon' quite like scoring just enough points, getting just enough stops, and missing just enough field goals (classic!) to lose to Auburn.
This one was 24-20. And while it'd be nice (and sensical) to focus on the positives--offensive momentum, defensive adjustments, punting game--it all just gets lost in the shuffle when State can't close. If we can't be consistent for four quarters. If we can't take advantage of great performances.
Sophomore QB Dak Prescott got the start over Russell (surprisingly) and had a superb day (unsurprisingly), with 213 yards passing, 133 rushing and 2 TD's. Junior WR Robert Johnson caught 4 balls for 84 yards. Fellow junior WR Jameon Lewis had 64 yards and a 14-yard rushing TD.
But roughly none of that came in the 4th quarter.
While the Dawgs ended the last quarter with 40 yards, 2 punts and an expired clock; the Tigers decided to total 140 yards and to cap off their final drive with a winning touchdown with 10 seconds left.
It's not even about being clutch. It's about finishing what you started.


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On 4 January 1698, Whitehall Palace was destroyed by fire. Few of the buildings were left standing, apart from Inigo Jones’s Banqueting House (the only part of the palace to survive today). The disaster was less of a blow than it might have been, for most of the furnishings and movable objects were saved. The sprawling palace was not much loved by King William III, who preferred the more salubrious surroundings of Kensington Palace or Hampton Court. Plans to rebuild Whitehall Palace over the next few years came to nothing.
The visit of the Russian Czar, Peter the Great, between 11 January and 21 April, brought a different sort of chaos as the monarch was oblivious to the niceties of English court life. Abroad, Georg Ludwig succeeded his father as Elector of Hanover on 23 January 1698. His right of succession to the British throne was yet to be enshrined in law.
London’s theatres came under attack with the publication, in March 1698, of Jeremy Collier’s A Short View of the Immorality and Profaneness of the English Stage. The effects of his diatribe were insidious and long-lasting. However, dance was (it seems) beyond Collier’s reach. The newspapers announced the arrival of Anthony L’Abbé who was ‘lately come over and Dances at the Play-house’. L’Abbé had swapped the Paris Opéra for London’s Lincoln’s Inn Fields Theatre. He also danced before William III at Kensington Palace on 13 May 1698. His appearances marked the beginning of a long association with both the court and the theatre in England. November 1698 saw the first performance of John Dennis’s Rinaldo and Armida with music by John Eccles. Given at Lincoln’s Inn Fields, the piece was not a success although Eccles’s music was appreciated.
In 1698, Louis XIV turned sixty. He had been King of France for more than fifty-five years. This was the year that he signed the Treaty of the Hague (also called the First Partition Treaty) with William III in a vain attempt to settle the succession to the Spanish throne following the long-expected death of King Carlos II. Louis’s own son, the Grand Dauphin, had a claim through his mother who had been a Spanish Infanta. Louis set this aside, for the moment.
There was little of note at the Paris Opéra in 1698. Desmarets’s ballet Les Fêtes galantes, despite its title, bore no relation to Campra’s L’Europe galante, the great success of the previous year. Its complicated plot about the Queen of Naples and three princes all in love with her probably contributed to its failure.
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Monday, March 27, 2017

In the school finance discussion, some of us old-timers tend
to paraphrase Uncle Rico’s “back in ‘82” by saying, “back in ’92.”So, I am going to go Uncle Rico on you with a
memory of one of the discussion items from when the School District
Equalization Act was passed.Back in ’92
there was a concern that districts would not be able to spend responsibly
anything over a 10% increase in state funding.This was not true then and it is not true now.In fact, our own Mark Tallman has created a
list of things that KASB thinks need to be done for the sake of Kansas students.He outlined it in his testimony on HB 2410.

Our list starts with something we all know both intuitively and
empirically- the single most important factor in a student’s education is the
quality of the teacher.To staff schools
at 2008 levels in Kansas, we need 1,000 additional teachers.One. Thousand. Teachers. And in 2008 Kansas
had fewer students, many of our districts have seen significant increases in
enrollment. One thousand teachers would
allow Kansas to get class sizes back to a level that makes a difference for
students and teachers.

If you follow Kansas education, you know that finding 1,000
teachers to fill those jobs will not be easy.We have a teacher shortage now.One reason we have a teacher shortage is we have slipped from a bad 37th
to an abysmal 41st in national rankings for teacher salaries.That’s right, we went from "worse to
worser," to paraphrase a former student.We get top ten results while paying our teachers bottom ten wages.If we want to attract the best and brightest
to teach Kansas students, we must be prepared to pay the people who make the
most difference for kids.Mark’s analysis
includes inflationary increases for educators.

Another truism in education is that preschool makes a
difference, especially for our at-risk students.KASB suggests that we double the number of
PreK teachers in Kansas. The data on the language gap in preschool children
from impoverished homes is shocking.Quality
preschool is how we help close the 30-million-word vocabulary gap.

Our Kansas State Board of Education has set new goals for
Kansas Education.We want to be the best
in the world.If Kansas is to be a
viable state, we must have the best workforce, and the best people in the
world.The first step is providing counselors
and social workers at levels necessary to provide families and students the help
they need to know how the want to contribute to society.An additional 750 positions bring us to the
minimum recommended levels.

The Kansas Supreme Court specifically mentioned that 25% of
our students are below proficient levels in math and reading.Targeted assistance for our students must
continue and be enhanced.It is no
longer enough just to be proficient.The
Kansas State Board has set a goal for all students to be college and career
ready.At a minimum, interventions for
those students will cost what the Governor’s own endorsed programs would.

If Kansas is to “Lead the world in the success of each
student,” trying to figure out the minimum we can to get by just won’t do.It will require keeping the best educators in
the world, recruiting the best educators in the world, and giving the best
educators in the world the tools and resources they need to succeed.

Back in 82, Uncle Rico said “if Coach
woulda put me in fourth quarter, we would've been state champions. No doubt.” We don’t want to be lamenting
coulda, woulda, and shoulda with our most prized resource. In 2017, Kansas
students need the resources and support of great educators to be world
champions.

How would additional funding be used to help all students
meet or exceed the Rose capacities, with a special focus on students not
currently at grade level or at-risk of not completing school?

Double pre-K teachers to double preschool enrollment;
580 positions times average teacher salary of $55,454$32.2 million

Increase school counselor and social worker positions
(currently 1,500)
by 50 percent; 750 positions times average teacher salary of $55,454$41.6 million

Provide intensive services to students below grade level in
reading or math
(such as Reading Roadmap) at average cost of $1,000 per student
to all students below grade level (25% x 462,595 = 115,649)$115.7
million

Provide intensive services to students below college ready
at average cost of $1,000 per student (38% x 462,595 = $175.8)$175.8
million

Provide Jobs for America’s Grads services (or similar)
at av cost of $1,230
for 40 percent of studs grades 9-12 based on income or other risk (56,000)$68.8 million

Thursday, March 9, 2017

What do Donald Trump’s tweets, Kim Kardashian’s closet, and
Kansas school finance have in common? All three must be on a list of most scrutinized subjects of the past
five years! I don’t follow our President
on Twitter, and I am not connected to Kim’s Instagram account, but I do pay
some attention to Kansas school finance and the subject du jour seems to be the
juxtaposition of funding and accountability.

When the Kansas Legislature took over a majority of the funding
responsibility from most local districts in 1992, they also gained a larger
interest in the performance of the students in those schools. The Kansas Constitution clearly gives the legislature
an interest in financing an ever-improving system, so the legislature is well
within their rights to ask how the system of public schools are performing.

The courts have consistently recognized that funding and
student performance are inextricably intertwined, and the wisdom of Kansas
citizens prevailed when the Kansas State Board of Education was created and
given “self-executing powers.” The creation of the State Board gave the
legislature an equal partner in accountability for student performance in
Kansas schools. In 1992, legislators
formally recognized they had a larger interest in student achievement, and that
the state board of education is the best elected body to take responsibility
for maintaining high standards and accountability at the state level. The 1992 School District Finance and Quality
Performance Accreditation Act, by its title, demonstrated trust in the Kansas
State Board of Education’s ability to hold schools accountable through the then
system of accreditation called Quality Performance Accreditation (QPA).

In Kansas, accountability is a function of accreditation. Accreditation is a duty of the Kansas State
Board of Education. QPA has morphed over
the years, changing from a system based upon improvement and process in its
early stages, to one modeled after No Child Left Behind with its over-reliance
on standardized testing, to a brand-new system of accreditation/accountability
called Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA). KESA is far more rigorous
and robust than the NCLB/QPA system it replaces. KESA requires school districts to take a hard
look at results but through a broader lens of student success and not just
student achievement.

I recall well the first time I used the term “student
achievement” in a discussion with Commissioner Randy Watson. The Commissioner sternly admonished me,
explaining that achievement implies a test score, and that we are concerned
with “student performance and success” which implies a far more broad and complete
look at what we want for our children.

What has worked well in Kansas is a system designed and
monitored by the Kansas State Board of Education that sets clear standards for
success, allows local boards of education to implement programs to meet those
standards, and monitors the performance of how well districts meet those
standards. This system places
responsibility for accountability for student success in the hands of parents
and patrons, locally elected school boards, the state board of education, and
the legislature.

The results of a 25-year cooperative relationship between
the Kansas Legislature, Kansas State Board of Education, and local boards of education:

KansasEducationLevels

1990

2014

24Year% Change

Average Per Yr over Pop. Growth

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Population 25 years and over

1,565,936

1,881,521

20.2%

Less than 9th Grade Education

7.7%

120,577

3.9%

73,379

-39.1%

9th to 12th Grade,no diploma

11.0%

172,253

5.8%

109,128

-36.6%

High school graduate only (includes equivalency)

32.5%

508,929

26.5%

498,603

-2.0%

Some college, no degree

21.9%

342,940

24.1%

453,447

32.2%

0.5%

>Associate's degree

5.4

84,561

8.1%

152,403

80.2%

2.5%

Bachelor's degree

14.1%

220,797

20.3%

381,949

73.0%

2.2%

Graduate or professional degree

7.0%

109,616

11.3%

212,612

94.0%

3.1%

The 2017 Kansas Legislature would be wise to reflect on
history and delegate school accountability to the Kansas State Board of
Education as was done 25 years ago. The
partnership between KSDE and the legislature has created a school system that
consistently ranks in the top 10 in the country on a host of measures. This is not to say that the legislature
should not ask questions and demand evidence of continuing improvement, although
it does mean that there should be a partnership of responsibility for
accountability for student success in Kansas.

Now, that we have solved that problem, anyone want to talk
about what Kim wore to the Oscars?

John Heim is executive director of the Kansas Association of School Boards. He is Kansas born and raised, and has lived in 15 different communities around Kansas...from Shawnee to Leoti, Independence to Clilfton...


From Thursday 30th August to Sunday 2nd September, Benalmádena Pueblo (the old town) will host the 8th edition of its Arab Market (Zoco), an event that once again returns to the town’s summer cultural programme.
The Arab Market will take place in the following locations throughout the town: Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Plaza de España; in the Real and Santo Domingo de Guzmán streets and in the ‘Jardines del Muro’. Aimed at promoting the town’s beauty and charm, the town hall hopes that this unique event will attract tourists from all over the Coast.
Benalmádena locals and visitors will be able to enjoy the best of Arab culture through its products and traditions. The narrow streets of Benalmádena Pueblo will be dressed in exotic fabrics and traditional Jaimas. Approximately 60 stalls will offer a wonderful choice of Arab products and arts such as spices, clothes, workshops, ceramics, calligraphy or sweet treats. If you also enjoy the exotic tastes of Arab gastronomy, you’ll find teas, Cous-Cous, falafels and other delicacies.
There’s lots of fun entertainment on the event’s programme too: Street Parades and performers; belly dancers; Workshops (archery, pottery, calligraphy), live music, traditional games and fun rides for the little ones!
The Arab Market official opening hours are as follows: From 11:30am to 2:00pm and – after siesta time – from 5:30pm to Midnight.
Whilst the Arab Market is on, you’ll be able to park in the same areas which were made available during the recent Benalmadena Pueblo Fair: The parking under the Los Nadales fairground, Retamar and the one located in front of the Peña de la Cruz association.
Don’t miss this fun and unique event next weekend. Take a trip back in time and experience true Arab culture. Let your senses explode with the aromas of the delicious food and dance to the hypnotic rhythm of the music.
See you at the ‘Zoco’!
Quote: From tomorrow Sept 29th… Unquote.
Someone got their wires crossed?
What about parking? Easy or difficult? Any alternatives? I will be driving from Churriana area.


Joan Capelin interviewed Tony Schirripa, chairman and chief executive officer of Mancini-Duffy, for the 18th interview of the “Sound Advice” series.
The podcast provides Tony’s perspective and advice on how to build a strong organization; taking risks in a recession; the importance of financial and business planning; keeping the interns; and communicating in tough times.
Tony Schirripa has been at the helm of Mancini Duffy for 14 years and was an important part of the Gensler organization for 15 years before that. He has been a driving force in Mancini Duffy’s transition and transformation from a mid-sized, local practice to a multi-office firm with a diversified client base and international reputation.
An architect by training, he has specific expertise in large, intricate projects for financial, media, and real estate development companies – all of whom share a “speed-to-market” approach to business. He has also earned the firm a reputation for workplace design.
Tony’s emphasis on strategic planning, investment in technology, and training, as well as his businesslike approach to project and practice management are the foundation for the firm’s growth. The firm received the 2009 IDP award from AIA and NCARB for its approach to training young professionals, and professional development in the theme of Tony’s coming year as president of AIA New York Chapter.
Honored as the 2009 Outstanding Alumnus by Texas A&M University’s College of Architecture, he also serves as Vice Chairman/Architecture of the influential New York Building Congress, on whose board he has served since 1985. As a result of this involvement and outreach, he has been in a position to routinely advise City commissioners and the Mayor’s Office on policies that affect design and development.
Click here to listen to Tony’s interview. Visit our “Sound Advice” page to hear other podcasts in the series.
This entry was posted on October 27, 2009 at 2:10 pm, filed under News.


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I just had a look at the Ruger Charger, looks rather unwieldy to me, basically a sawn off 10/22. Can't see much use for competition or hunting.I'll probably get a tune up for saying it, but it looks like something Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris might have carried under their trench coats.

I just had a look at the Ruger Charger, looks rather unwieldy to me, basically a sawn off 10/22. Can't see much use for competition or hunting.I'll probably get a tune up for saying it, but it looks like something Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris might have carried under their trench coats.

Maybe that's what they are into. I look at some of the competition handguns on the market today and think "who the hell would want one of these?" Got no problem with them being used though.

On the topic of chassis's, assuming the barrel length remains over 120mm and the mag cap is still only 10, the only relevant question is: does the chassis make the firearm

"a self loading centre fire rifle designed oradapted for military purposes or a firearm thatsubstantially duplicates such a firearm indesign, function, or appearance"

ponkychonk wrote:Maybe that's what they are into. I look at some of the competition handguns on the market today and think "who the hell would want one of these?" Got no problem with them being used though.

On the topic of chassis's, assuming the barrel length remains over 120mm and the mag cap is still only 10, the only relevant question is: does the chassis make the firearm

"a self loading centre fire rifle designed oradapted for military purposes or a firearm thatsubstantially duplicates such a firearm indesign, function, or appearance"

So. from the chassis's I've seen, some will be okay but some won't.

I don't have any problem with somebody choosing to do this to their handgun if it gives then the giggles.

You are granted a permit to buy and own the handgun based on it being "needed" for specific competition, or practice for such competition.If you then modify the handgun so that it no longer complies with the requirements of that competition, surely you are in breach of the "Permit to Acquire" and possess the handgun?

ponkychonk wrote:Maybe that's what they are into. I look at some of the competition handguns on the market today and think "who the hell would want one of these?" Got no problem with them being used though.

On the topic of chassis's, assuming the barrel length remains over 120mm and the mag cap is still only 10, the only relevant question is: does the chassis make the firearm

"a self loading centre fire rifle designed oradapted for military purposes or a firearm thatsubstantially duplicates such a firearm indesign, function, or appearance"

So. from the chassis's I've seen, some will be okay but some won't.

I don't have any problem with somebody choosing to do this to their handgun if it gives then the giggles.

You are granted a permit to buy and own the handgun based on it being "needed" for specific competition, or practice for such competition.If you then modify the handgun so that it no longer complies with the requirements of that competition, surely you are in breach of the "Permit to Acquire" and possess the handgun?

Sure, I am working on the assumption that your club is allowing the pistol to be used in the configuration you put it in. For some disciplines I know this wouldn't be a problem - e.g Varmint Pistol (Unlimited) in Field Pistol matches. As you say though, many wouldn't let you compete with a chassis'd handgun


Hedden said Friday he did not want to elaborate on the weapon or any possible motives to protect the ongoing investigation.
However, on Friday, Tietjen said he could neither confirm nor deny any possible motives in the attack. Investigators also said it was still too early to comment on possible motives, though they have said they do not believe there are any gang connections in the case.
Tietjen also explained Friday the reason parents and police were not informed that students would be leaving campus during the fire drill .
“Parents had already been notified about the P.E. exercises in the park; that’s why there was not any additional notification,” the superintendent said.
At least one teacher at the school said the drill should have been postponed because there was not enough supervision at the school Thursday to move the entire student body off campus. The teacher spoke on condition of anonymity, not having authorization to speak to the press and fearing retaliation on the job.
Tietjen said all four of the school’s security guards were on campus Thursday, noting that teachers and security guards helped police locate the suspect and ensured that he was taken into custody.
Staff writer Rob Parsons can be reached at (209) 385-2482 or rparsons@mercedsunstar.com.


For one national marijuana tax policy expert, effective marijuana taxation is all about how it’s applied to make sure a state rakes in adequate revenue from legalization to cover administration costs, deter illegal sales, and fund other parts of the state budget. It’s a delicate balance.
Pat Oglesby is the founder of the tax policy nonprofit Center for New Revenue and former chief tax counsel of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee. He said Question 4’s price-based 10 percent sales and excise tax on marijuana and the state’s absence of a tax on medical marijuana present some specific challenges to effectively taxing the product under legalization. It’s lower than both Colorado’s and Washington’s tax rates.
In those states, taxes are quite high — 27.9 percent on price and weight in Colorado and 43.5 percent on sale price in Washington for recreational pot. Medical marijuana is taxed at 2.9 percent in Colorado, while Washington recently raised medical marijuana excise taxes to 37 percent.
Still, Question 4 proponents estimate Massachusetts stands to make about $100 million off a marijuana industry if the referendum passes.
Without a tax on medical marijuana, Oglesby said, people who want to use marijuana have the option to seek a prescription — which he noted can be done with varying levels of ease depending on the state’s regulatory structure — to avoid paying the taxes required of recreational adult users.
He said Massachusetts’ relatively low proposed 10 percent state tax makes tax evasion less of a problem.
“Are people going to say ‘Wow, I’m going to beat this tax by getting a prescription?’ If you add up the cost of that, you’d need to be a pretty heavy user to beat it at a 10 percent level,” he said.
The ballot question includes a provision for an additional 2 percent local tax.
Oglesby said the base of the tax is also important in its own right. Under the ballot question’s proposed law, marijuana would be taxed based on sales price. Washington also taxes based on price, but Colorado taxes based on both price and weight.
Oglesby recommends the latter. Though any fledgling industry carries a substantial start-up cost associated with launching a business and a related high sales prices at first, prices tend to drop after the industry becomes established. When that happens, revenues will inevitably drop, too, if the tax is based only on price, he said.
At that point, Oglesby said black markets will become much less appealing, and that, coupled with stronger enforcement of illegal sales, could make the proponents’ promise of undercutting black markets more of a reality.
Both Colorado and Washington have seen significant revenues from the legal pot industry. Colorado’s collected more than $135 million in taxes and fees for marijuana sales in 2015, while Washington raised more than $67.5 million in the first year of sales and is expected to bring in close to $150 million this year, according to a state report from September.
“It’s not a flood of revenue, but it’s more than a trickle,” said Oglesby. Some of the money has been directed toward school building in Colorado and other social programs, while other dollars go toward bolstering law enforcement activities and administrative costs, he said, while Washington has used it for drug education and other programs.