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Hurricane Florence left the status of festivals and fairs this fall season unknown, but the 2<|fim_middle|> in Topsail Beach to the festival grounds.
For more information about the festival including the schedule of events and activities, visit their website at AutumnwithTopsail.com or call the Autumn with Topsail Chairman Rick Stidley at 912-312-5244. | 018 Autumn with Topsail festival is continuing as scheduled this upcoming weekend.
Here is everything that you need to know about the festivities.
What to do: The festival features an array of activities from live musical entertainment to inflatables and crafts for children. It features a juried Artists' and Crafts Court with more than 100 regional artists displaying and selling their work along with a variety of food options as well as a beer and wine garden.
When: The Autumn with Topsail festival is held annually in October, with this year being the 30th celebration. This year's festivities kick off with the traditional Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and the pancake and sausage breakfast Sunday at 8 a.m. followed by the arts and crafts booths opening at 9:30 a.m. both days.
Where: The festival is held on the grounds of the Historical Society of Topsail Island Assembly Building, which is the home of the Missiles and More Museum in Topsail Beach, located at 720 Channel Blvd. There will be both indoor and outdoor festivities catered to visitors of all ages.
Cost: A one-day adult admission is $5 and two-day is $8. Children 11 and under and active military personnel with a valid ID receive free admission. Proceeds from the festival go to benefit the Historical Society of Topsail Island, a volunteer non-profit organization.
Parking: There is free street parking and parking in various beach accesses located near the festival grounds. There will be a free shuttle service provided from various parking areas | 324 |
Performance management allows companies to review employees and determine how well each individual performs in the company. An employee performance agreement paves the way for the company and employees to set specific desires prior to the official employee review process.
Employee performance agreements help set meaningful, attainable goals and objectives for an employee. The agreement puts both company management and employees on the same page regarding the expectations of employment. The agreement is often beyond a regular job description.
Most performance agreements will set specific goals and objectives for employees. For example, goals can include increasing sales by 10 percent, achieving a<|fim_middle|> operating costs by two percent for the next quarter.
Companies will often use employee performance agreements as a way to encourage employees to govern their own actions. While it can be a risky move if the employee has goals that do not match with the company's mission, it can allow for a compromise between the two parties that will strengthen the working relationship. | tier two bonus, remaining positive during difficult work situations and decreasing | 12 |
There are 10.4 million residential swimming pools in the United States. A backyard swimming pool is a luxury that many Americans cherish during hot, sunny days.
But having crystalline waters doesn't just happen on its own. Read on to learn everything you need to know about how to maintain clear pool water in your swimming pool.
The secret to crystal clear pool water is frequent testing and balancing.
You should test your pool water regularly for best maintenance results.
A pool water test kit will test the free available chlorine, the total chlorine, the pH level, the calcium hardness, and the total alkalinity.
All of these factors work together to make your pool water inviting and enjoyable. Cloudy or green pool water is caused by some kind of imbalance<|fim_middle|>You'll need a net, a pool brush, and a pool vacuum to keep your swimming pool in crystal clear condition.
You should brush, skim and vacuum your pool at least once a week. This routine keeps buildup from accumulating on the walls and floor of your pool.
You may need to use a brush and some elbow grease to clean tough spots on tile or the liner.
Even if you own an automatic pool cleaner, you'll still need to skim and brush the pool regularly. Though having an automatic pool cleaner makes it easier and faster to clean your pool.
To avoid cloudy pool water, you must frequently backwash your filters.
Backwashing means reversing the flow of water through the filters. This process pushes out dirty water and tiny contaminants out of your swimming pool.
One of the most important ways that you can be sure to maintain a sparkling pool is to create a schedule and keep it visible.
This allows you to keep organized and on track for your important pool maintenance tasks.
Pin your schedule to the fridge or in the pool shed where you'll see it most often. You can include tasks such as what to do to close your pool in your schedule.
If you have others enjoying the pool, why not assign them each a task to divide the work? If you divvy up the tasks, everyone will be able to spend more time in the pool and less time cleaning it.
If you are away from home for a few days, the schedule will ensure that the right tasks get done to keep your pool looking great.
Thanks for reading. We hope this guide on how to maintain crystal clear pool water is helpful.
Though the process of maintaining a pool can be daunting at first, you will soon get the hang of it.
Next, learn how to care for your pool in winter. | of these ratios.
You should test the pH levels every other day. Aim for a pH level of 7.2–7.6 parts per million (ppm).
Test the total alkalinity every month so long as the pH levels are in the right range.
For plaster pools, the ideal total alkalinity range is 80–120 parts per million (ppm). For vinyl, painted or fiberglass pools, the ideal range is 125–150 ppm.
Depending on what your pool water test kit reveals, you will need either an alkalinity booster, a pH product that will either boost or lower the pH range to the right range.
One of the main differences between a saltwater pool and a traditional pool is the use of chlorine.
You'll need to use chlorine to kill bacteria and algae in your swimming pool water if you don't have a saltwater pool.
Chlorine is available in tablets, sticks, granules or liquid. The active ingredient is the same regardless of the form.
The only differences are the concentration levels of the active ingredients as well as the way the chlorine dissolves.
Some types of chlorine dissolve slowly and so need less pool maintenance.
Once you know the kind of chlorine you'd like to use, you need to decide how to deliver it to your swimming pool.
You can use a floating chlorine feeder or an automatic chemical feeder. Automatic feeders require little effort. With them, you can control the amount of chlorine added to the pool at any time.
With these feeders, you might not need to adjust your chlorine level until the next week.
Combined chlorine happens when the chlorine you put in your pool binds with other chemicals in the water. For example nitrogen or ammonia.
When it binds to another chemical, the chlorine is no longer effectively doing its job. Worse still, this is when it can sting and irritate the eyes and skin of your pool users.
You can combat combined chlorine through a weekly shock treatment.
You know that stagnant water, whether in a lake, pond or pool is unhealthy and not safe for swimming.
Green pool water is a sign of algae. If algae can grow that means that you don't have enough circulation in your swimming pool water.
Moving water is vital for healthy clear, swimming pool water. Keep your pump and filter system running daily to keep circulation flowing well.
You can't run your pool pump too often. But as that can get expensive, you should aim for at least 10 hours a day when you run your filter.
It's not enough to treat the water inside your swimming pool. You must also clean the insides of the pool.
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When Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) strikes, the electrical system of the heart short circuits, causing the heart to quiver rather than pump in a normal rhythm. It typically results in the abnormal heart rhythm known as ventricular fibrillation (VF). It usually happens without warning and the majority of people have no previously recognized symptoms of heart disease. SCA most often happens at home. For the best chance of survival, a defibrillator should be used within 5 minutes. Yet, less than 5% survive largely because a defibrillator does not arrive in time. Although a defibrillator will not save every person who suffers a sudden cardiac arrest, many lives could<|fim_middle|>.
Item #M3834A (single PC) or 989803141811 (organization-wide) Event Review allows you to download patient data from your defibrillator, and view it on your PC screen, annotate it with your comments, and add basic response and patient status information.You can save the case to a file or to a database, allowing ad hoc case queries, and case reports. You can also configure your OnSite with Event Review.*It is available with single PC pricing or unlimited organization-wide pricing.
Event Review Pro* is our comprehensive case management tool for the most demanding data managers and medical directors, with even more detailed data entry screens to record every aspect of the response, including detailed response times, interventions, and patient observations. In addition to the individual case reports, you get Utstein reporting and graphical summaries of your system's overall response times to help you manage your service levels more efficiently.
You may prefer to download patient data from your OnSite Defibrillator without taking it out of service, so that it is immediately ready for the next use. HeartStart Case Capture runs on your palmOne™ handheld personal digital assistant (PDA), letting you download patient data from your defibrillator, to your PDA, where you can save it, view ECGs and events, and move it to your PC for further analysis and archiving using one of the HeartStart data management programs. Note: ECG viewing with this product is intended only for basic rhythm identification, and is not for diagnostic or ST segment interpretation. ECG viewing requires a high-resolution handheldscreen and Palm OS® version 5.0 or later.
HeartStart HeartStart Configure (989803143041) enables you to review and change the configuration of your OnSite Defibrillator using your palmOne handheld.*With a few taps on the PDA's screen, retrieve the current configuration from your defibrillator, reset the configuration to default values or revise individual settings according to your medical director's preferences, and transmit them to the defibrillator. To more efficiently manage configuration for your defibrillator program, you can save values to a file on your PDA.This lets you transmit the same configuration to all your AEDs as well as maintain a record of allowable settings.
Philips provides a broad range of tools to help you efficiently and effectively configure your HeartStart Defibrillators and then download, transmit, share, analyze, and report resuscitation data, so you and your medical director can fine- tune your response to cardiac emergencies. Whether you manage a community public access program, a school AED program, a corporate emergency response team, an EMS system, or your hospital's resuscitation committee, the Event Review software suite has the tools you need to manage your defibrillator data.
Philips helps implement a comprehensive program with most everything you and your medical director will need to help save a life from sudden cardiac arrest.We'll get you started with pre-implementation consulting and site assessments.We can help manage your everyday needs including medical direction from a licensed physician, web-based program management, data management software, and responder and instructor training. Philips offers ongoing support with a five-year warranty, optional extended warranty and continued customer support from supplies ordering to technical assistance.
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Who should have a HeartStart?
Anyone who wants a safer home or office. Consider the other essential safety equipment you own to protect your loved ones in case of an emergency, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, flashlights, first-aid kits. The HeartStart AED can save a life if sudden cardiac arrest should occur.
HeartStart was designed with you in mind. This award-winning device has been designed for virtually anyone to help save the life of a person who suffers a sudden cardiac arrest.
Like other pieces of safety equipment, you buy HeartStart hoping that you never have to use it. Yet in that moment you need it, HeartStart must be ready. It performs comprehensive daily self-tests. You can check its status at a glance.
•HeartStart will coach you through the steps of CPR. It provides very clear and simple instructions including a cadence (rhythm) for chest compressions.
How do I use the Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator?
HeartStart is specifically designed for use by virtually anyone to help save a life. If you suspect that someone is in sudden cardiac arrest--they are not breathing normally and you can't wake the person--call 911 first. Then follow this three-step process: Pull, Place & Press.
1. Step 1--Pull the cartridge handle--it's marked "PULL" in large letters. This initiates the clear calm voice that will guide you through the process.
2. Step 2-- Place the pads on the patient's bare chest. The voice instructions tell you exactly what to do. HeartStart can even sense and adapt to your actions. If you are moving quickly, the voice prompts stay with you. If you are taking more time, HeartStart provides increasingly detailed instructions to help you place the pads. Once HeartStart senses that the pads have been applied to the skin, it automatically begins analyzing the patient's heart rhythm. HeartStart decides whether a shock is needed--you don't have to.
3. Step 3-- Press the shock button. If HeartStart decides a shock is needed, it will instruct you to press the flashing orange button HeartStart is designed to only let you deliver a shock if it determines one is needed. HeartStart even provides CPR coaching.
Essentially, that's how it works. You can feel confident that the defibrillator is providing easy-to-follow, straightforward direction and coaching. All you need is the desire to save a life. Check out the animated demo of the HeartStart Home Defibrillator in action.
There are some medical conditions that may meet the criteria for medical necessity for a home defibrillator. Click here to download a list of these conditions and information to complete paperwork for insurance companies so you can talk with your doctor.
Due to the wide range of health insurance policies and patient conditions, Philips cannot guarantee that an insurer will cover or pay at any particular level.
Does the battery need recharging?
The long-life lithium battery does not need recharging. It contains power cells of the same kind safely used in many other consumer products, such as cameras.
The battery typically lasts approximately four years in "standby mode." "Standby mode" means HeartStart is standing at the ready to help save a life if needed. Every day, HeartStart runs self-tests to check its battery, pads freshness and internal circuitry. If it ever detects a problem, such as a low battery, it chirps like your smoke alarm to alert you.
Can the Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator treat an existing medical condition?
The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator is only intended for use in the treatment of the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest, known as ventricular fibrillation (VF). VF occurs when the electrical system of the heart short circuits, causing the heart to quiver rather than pump in a normal rhythm.
If you have questions or concerns about your health, or an existing medical condition, please talk with your doctor. A defibrillator does not take the place of seeking medical care.
Why is a prescription no longer needed?
The HeartStart Home Defibrillator is the first and only home defibrillator available without a prescription, which means that it is considered safe and easy to use by virtually anyone with the materials provided in the package.
Does Philips provide product and technical support?
Yes. Philips has a telesupport line that is available from 8 am to 6pm eastern time. Representatives can answer questions you have about the HeartStart Home Defibrillator, or help you enroll in the HeartStart Support Program. Please call Philips at 1.866.DEFIBHOME (1.866.333.4246). or visit the HeartStart Home web site (www.HeartStartHome.com). In the event of a medical emergency, please remember to always call 911 first.
Is training needed to use HeartStart?
HeartStart comes with a "Quick Start" poster, an Owner's Manual, Quick Reference Guide and a short training videotape, "How To Use Your HeartStart Home Defibrillator," to help you get familiar with the device. Philips recommends that anyone who might use the HeartStart watch the video and read these materials.
Users should have training in CPR and defibrillator use. Many training organizations offer a combined course.
Can I use Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator on myself?
You cannot use HeartStart on yourself. Victims of cardiac arrest are unconscious and not breathing normally.
Does Medicare cover the Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator?
Starting January 1, 2004, Medicare now covers automated external defibrillators and wearable defibrillators for specified at-risk patients.
Is the Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator safe?
The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator was designed with safety in mind--safety of the victim, the user and those living in the household, including children and others who might be curious about the device.
HeartStart is designed to only deliver a shock if it determines one is needed. It will not deliver a shock to a person who doesn't need it. For the safety of the responder, it is important to follow the voice instructions and to make sure that no one touches the patient when a shock is delivered.
Can the Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator be used on children?
Yes, HeartStart can be used on infants and children. HeartStart Infant/Child SMART pads cartridges are sold separately. A prescription is required. In fact, Philips defibrillators were the first automated external defibrillators available for use on children under the age of 8 or weighing less than 55 pounds.
HeartStart actually senses when the Infant/Child pads cartridge is installed. It automatically adjusts to deliver a lower energy level most appropriate for infants and children, and also provides coaching for performing CPR on a child.
The Infant/Child Pads are available by prescription only. Talk to your doctor.
What if I need to defibrillate a child, but I do not have the infant/child pads cartridge?
If you are not sure of a child's exact age or weight, or if infant/child pads are not available, do not delay treatment. Perform 1 minute of infant/child CPR, call 911, then apply the defibrillator. Use the adult pads, but place them on the child's chest and back. Remember that, with the adult pads on a child, the optional CPR coaching will be for an adult.
How do I return my HeartStart?
Philips offers a 30-day money back guarantee.
Does the Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator come with a warranty?
Yes, it comes with a 5-year home warranty. Click here to read the full warranty.
What should I consider before purchasing HeartStart?
• You cannot use the HeartStart to treat yourself.
• Users may need to perform CPR.
• Responding to cardiac arrest may require you to kneel.
• HeartStart provides audible and visible indicators when maintenance is required.
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Can HeartStart be used on a person with a pacemaker or ICD?
It is all right to use the HeartStart on a person with an implanted device such as a pacemaker or ICD, but do not place the pads directly over the implant. You can tell where an implant is located by a lump in the skin and a scar.
It is also all right to use HeartStart on someone wearing an oxygen mask.
Each year sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) strikes approximately a quarter-million people in the U.S. alone. The majority of these people have no warning, since they show no prior symptoms. And, sadly, fewer than 5% survive, often because emergency medical services cannot reach them in time.
When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, the electrical system of the heart short-circuits, most often causing an abnormal rhythm known as ventricular fibrillation. Lacking proper blood flow, the person loses consciousness, stops breathing, and will die unless promptly treated. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can help a person in cardiac arrest, but it alone cannot save lives. A "shock" from a defibrillator — defibrillation therapy — is needed to restore the heart's normal pumping rhythm. A victim's best chanceof surviving SCA is to receive that shock within 5 minutes of collapse.
HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator is designed to enable you to help save a life in extraordinary circumstances.
*Lightweight: Fully equipped at just 3.3 pounds.
*Intuitive: Clean design and clear voice instructions instill the confidence that's needed when administering therapy to a person in cardiac arrest.
*Ever-Ready: Powered by a long-life (4-year) disposable battery. Automated tests help ensure readiness.
*Versatile: Available for use on anyone of any age, including children and infants.
*Effective: Patented SMART Analysis heart rhythm assessment and SMART Biphasic defibrillation therapy, clinically proven in nearly 10 years of use. No other biphasic waveform is as well documented.
The Quick Reference Guide is a brief instruction guide for defibrillator operators. Its short captions and straight forward drawings break down each step of the defibrillation process.
There are three carry cases available for the HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator: the Standard Carry Case, the Slim Carry Case and the Hard-shell waterproof case. The Standard and Slim cases are constructed with semi-rigid materials and covered in durable red cordura. A window pocket inside both cases holds the OnSite Quick Reference Guide.
In addition to the OnSite Defibrillator, the Standard Carry Case (M5075A) is equipped with a pair of paramedic scissors and can accommodate one spare pads cartridge and a spare battery pack.
The Fast Response Kit contains tools and supplies typically needed for patient care and personal protection: 2 pairs of hypoallergenic nitrile gloves, a Laerdal pocket breathing mask, paramedic scissors, a Gallant chest hair razor, and a large extra-absorbent paper towel.These items are housed in a zippered pouch which attaches securely to the handle of either carry case.
The OnSite Defibrillator uses a disposable, lithium manganese dioxide, long-life battery with a five-year shelf life plus a (typical) four-year installed life. A spare battery should be stored with the defibrillator. Additional batteries should be purchased for defibrillators used frequently for training and/or demonstrations.
The pads are "SMART" because they work with the device to sense whetherthey have been removed from the cartridge and placed on the patient's skin. Pictures on the pads illustrate correct placement. Defibrillation pads should be replaced after each use, or once every two years.
Children under 8 years of age or weighing less than 55 pounds (25 kg), including infants, should be treated using HeartStart Infant/Child SMART Pads.These pads instruct the defibrillator to reduce the energy of its shock from 150 to 50 Joules (J), a more appropriate dosage.The Infant/Child Pads cartridge is marked with an indication of patient weight and with a teddy bear icon for easy identification. Purchase of this product requires a prescription.
To facilitate training on the OnSite Defibrillator, Adult (M5073A) and Infant/Child (M5074A) Training Pads Cartridges are available.These special purpose pads, when installed in the HeartStart OnSite, suspend the defibrillator's ability to deliver a shock and activate its training mode, enabling the user to run any of eight emergency scenarios. Depending on which cartridge is used – Adult or Infant/Child – the defibrillator's voice instructions, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) coaching, will be appropriate for treating the simulated victim.
Each training pads cartridge consists of a removable clear protective lid with a handle, a resealable film cover, and a pair of reusable adhesive pads.* It is packaged with a Pads Placement Guide (either Adult or Infant/Child) and illustrated instructions for installing the cartridge, using the Pads Placement Guide, and repackaging the cartridge after using it. A training pads cartridge can also be used on a manikin, connected with an internal (M5088A) PRICE: $30.00 or external (M5089A) PRICE: $50.00 manikin adapter.
For training many responders simultaneously, the Philips HeartStart Trainer (M5085A) is a flexible and economical solution.The HeartStart Trainer helps your responders learn to use the OnSite Defibrillator. With voice instructions matching those of the OnSite Defibrillator and eight preconfigured scenarios, the Trainer simulates how the defibrillator would operate during real-life situations the responders might encounter.
The training toolkit () includes instructional aids, such as a videotape and CD with a PowerPoint presentation, for teaching groups of people to operate the HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator and the HeartStart FR2+ Defibrillator.
Philips Wall Mount Bracket and Defibrillator Cabinets let you strategically place defibrillators for fast access and response.
The Wall Mount Bracket (M3857A) is designed specifically for housing a Philips HeartStart Defibrillator and its accessories. HeartStart OnSite's carry case can be tethered to the Wall Mount bracket with a breakaway Secure- Pull Seal (M3859A), to discourage tampering. A broken seal indicates that the defibrillator has been removed from the Wall Mount and accessories may need to be replenished.
To mobilize an emergency medical response or deter AED theft, Philips offers 3 different battery-operated, alarmed wall cabinets.The basic cabinet has a simple audible alarm. Also available are two premium cabinets: a wall surface mounted cabinet and a semi-recessed cabinet* that is inserted into a wall cut-out for a less obtrusive look.The premium cabinets feature combination audible and flashing light alarms.They are made of sturdy heavy-gauge steel, and are large enough to accommodate additional medical supplies, such as oxygen. You can also connect the premium cabinets' alarms to your internal security system so that a more coordinated emergency response can be mobilized centrally.
HeartStart Review Express Connect is an easy-to-use wizard that guides you through the steps of downloading an ECG from your defibrillator, allowing you to view it on your PC screen, print it, save it to a file, and e-mail it to colleagues who have Event Review products.You can also use it to erase the defibrillator's patient data. Review Express Connect is particularly helpful when you simply want to download a case and e-mail it to a central data manager or to your medical director for analysis using the more comprehensive HeartStart Event Review or Event Review Pro data management program | 3,253 |
Aarhus University links brain research and artificial intelligence in new centre
A new cross-disciplinary centre will develop brain-machine interface technologies. One of the goals is to develop next-gen technology to monitor, diagnose, and treat brain diseases while at the same time developing brand new brain-inspired AI hardware.
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A new cross-disciplinary centre will develop brain-machine interface technologies. One of the goals is to develop the next generation of technology to monitor, diagnose, and treat brain diseases while at the same time developing brand new brain-inspired AI hardware.
On Monday the 8th of February 2021, Aarhus University will officially open its doors to ibrAIn – a new engineering and neuroscience research centre. ibrAIn is the first centre in Denmark with a goal to develop new brain interfacing technologies enabled by new artificial intelligence (AI) hardware.
The centre links will be part of NeuroCampus Aarhus (NCA), a research network already in place which brings together world-leading neuroscience research from Aarhus University (AU) and the Danish Neuroscience Centre (DNC) at Aarhus University Hospital (AUH).
ibrAIn will be located at the newly established Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering under the Integrated Nanoelectronics research group and will bring together researchers from across AU and NCA. The centre supports Aarhus University's strategy and vision to be an international leader in neuroscience research.
"The ibrAIn center will provide a strong strategic link between the Faculty of Health and the Faculty of Technical Sciences. It's a perfect example of the university's leading, interdisciplinary research into neuroscience, and it showcases technical sciences at their best: How we can develop next-generation technologies in a synergetic link with other disciplines in the endeavour to make a difference for society," says Eskild Holm Nielsen, dean of the Faculty of Technical Sciences at Aarhus University.
Associate Professor Farshad Moradi will be heading the new centre. He is currently in charge of Integrated Nanoelectronics and ICElab, the research group's laboratory.
The group are among the pioneers in designing integrated circuits for biomedicine and are developing the next generation of technologies to drastically reduce energy consumption for integrated electronics. The group is currently running several Horizon 2020 funded projects within the fields of brain-inspired data processing, memory design, biomedicine and energy harvesting technologies.
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"The new centre and the collaboration with NeuroCampus Aarhus mark an important milestone for our research into the interface between electronics and the human brain. We see a huge potential in our research here at ibrAIn – both in terms of understanding and treating neurological diseases, and exploring the development of novel AI hardware that can change the game for computerised systems of the future," says Associate Professor Farshad Moradi.
Professor Jens Christian Hedemann Sørensen, partner and chair at the Danish Neuroscience Centre and NCA, agrees:
"We bring a long and great experience working with neuromodulation and treatments of neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, tremor, epilepsy and spasticity by influencing the nervous system using various devices to the collaboration. Therefore, we're very much looking forward to being part of the ibrAIn centre, where Farshad Moradi is developing the next generation of these brain-machine interface technologies that we'll then translate into diagnostics and treatment at AUH and, ultimately, at hospitals world-wide," he says.
The new centre will also play a role in AU's digitalisation strategy, which focuses partly on research into technologies and methods to better understand and interact with the human brain.
Due to the coronavirus situation, the opening of the centre on 8 February 2021 will be an online event.
Associate Professor Farshad Moradi
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For a number of years, businesses in a wide range of industries have been successfully implementing Lean and Six Sigma in manufacturing and engineering, and more recently in the transactional processes in finance, administration and customer service. The last business area to see this improvement methodology arrive was the sales department. But already it is proving its value there too.
Numerous businesses have had success implementing Lean Six Sigma in sales and achieving the breakthrough benefits that have become commonplace in other organizational functions and processes. The success stories from industry leaders and innovators offer proof that the methodology works, as well as providing some best practice guidelines for implementing Lean Six Sigma in sales.
The six project areas can be roughly grouped into two categories. Category 1 consists of the first four project areas. These<|fim_middle|> using it. | projects focus primarily on the improvement of sub-processes that are related to or supportive of field sales. Companies often find it helpful to start with a Category 1 project for a number of reasons. First, the processes involved in Category 1 projects are relatively easy to identify, visualize and map. In addition, data and metrics on process performance are relatively easy to collect and define. The processes involved are usually repeatable in a fairly consistent manner. And finally, solutions and improvements are easier to identify and implement than in Category 2 projects.
Category 1 projects, however, do not directly increased sales. Instead, these projects primarily create improvements in the efficiency of internal processes. For example, generating better qualified leads and speeding the flow of proposals to customers will undoubtedly lead to more revenue. Likewise, improved reliability of sales forecasts will impact the availability of products, which will ultimately impact revenue as well. However, the gains from Category 1 projects will not, by themselves, generate the breakthrough results that have become the hallmark of Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
It is the Category 2 project areas – "sales force efficiency and effectiveness" and "voice of the customer" – that generate the breakthrough results. These projects are far more complex and challenging in terms of identifying consistent processes, collecting reliable quantitative data, identifying root causes, and finding and implementing solutions. Nevertheless, because Category 2 projects impact the field sales force and selling processes directly, they create solutions and improvements that drive significant and sustainable revenue and margin growth.
Companies with a sales force that calls on many customers and represent fairly standard products and services are the best candidates for sales force efficiency and effectiveness (SFE&E) projects. These companies are in such industries as pharmaceutical, medical devices and hospital products, financial services, and information technology. Although sales representatives working for these companies all have more or less the same market and customer opportunities in terms of local territories, products to sell, competition, etc., there is typically significant variation in the performance and results of individual representatives. In Six Sigma terminology, a significant amount of process variation exists which, if eliminated, will yield breakthrough improvement in output – in this case revenue growth.
In SFE&E projects, standard Six Sigma tools such as fishbone diagrams and the 5 Whys are used to identify the root causes of variation in performance and results of different sales. Soft (and difficult-to-measure) factors, such as selling behaviors and skills, are frequently more significant root causes than are hard factors such as job experience. Nevertheless, even soft factors can be addressed effectively. For example, best practice selling behaviors and tactics can be identified and replicated across the sales force, and coaching by sales managers can be applied to reinforce best practices and enable the development of best-in-class selling behaviors. Often, simply measuring and communicating publicly the performance of different sales representatives results in sales growth. This is no doubt due to the competitive nature of salespeople.
Voice of the customer (VOC) projects are most attractive for companies with a concentrated market and customer segment. These companies operate in such industries as aerospace, automotive and household appliances and have a smaller, highly consultative sales force, typically organized around a few key accounts.
VOC projects are targeted on driving customer share or market penetration by first identifying each individual customer's "basic requirements." Basic requirements are those measurable standards of product, service and relationship quality that a supplier must meet in order to remain a supplier to an account. Of course, meeting basic requirements is not enough to ensure continued sales and customer share growth, especially since competitors within the same account are likewise trying to grow customer share. In order to achieve competitive differentiation, companies must learn what really pleases the customer, and finally what it takes to "delight" the customer. Delight, in this case, means pleasing customers beyond the customers' own expectations.
In a typical VOC project, Six Sigma tools are applied to identify basic requirements, what pleases customers and what is likely to delight them. Root causes or opportunities can then be identified that, when addressed, will enable the supplier to not only meet the customer's basic requirements 100 percent of the time, but also will lead to the discovery of delight factors. Implementing improvements and solutions that address delight factors is ultimately what will lead to breakthrough revenue growth.
Lean Six Sigma in sales projects must focus on increasing profitability by driving the top line of the business (revenue), more than just driving down expenses. As revenues increase, the productivity and cost-to-revenue ratios of the sales force will improve by definition. However, salespeople will avoid, and even resist, anything that they see as an attempt solely to squeeze costs out of the sales force. On the other hand, they will embrace anything that they believe will help them make more sales.
Involving the field sales force directly in projects is essential, but it should not require pulling people out of the field for extended training sessions and project team meetings. Typically, salespeople can work virtually and remain in the field while still participating in a project. Training in the Lean Six Sigma tools and methods can be done on a "just-in-time" basis and teams can be supported by Black Belts, even if the Black Belts have only limited experience in sales.
And, as is usually the case with organizational change initiatives, keep it simple. Most implementations require use of a handful of key tools – data collection plans, fishbone diagrams, Pareto charts, 5 whys, and a few others – which can be easily adapted for the sales environment.
One final thought: Do it now! Keep in mind that while a company is debating whether or not to bring the powerful Lean Six Sigma methodology to its sales staff, competitors may already be | 1,153 |
Many of us are unaware of the involvement of the Court of Protection and the reason for its presence.
The main aim of the Court of Protection is to make decisions on behalf of or affecting people who lack capacity. The Court can be involved in many ways, although the most common order they will make is to appoint deputies. The Court's power can extend to applications for statutory Wills and dealings with property, as well as making decisions about medical treatment and how someone should be looked after.
The process for applying to be someone's deputy can be difficult and time consuming<|fim_middle|>lity continues on an annual basis. Annual accounts must be provided to the Court to show the expenditure made on behalf of the person who lacks capacity, as well as confirmation and information about major decisions that have been made in respect of finances and welfare. The Court may also arrange for the deputy to be supervised, which can include supervision visits. | . After all, the proposed deputy is asking the Court to make an important decision on behalf of someone they do not know. Therefore, a lot of information must be provided to the Court to enable them to make the right decision.
In addition to completing many forms, the person who lacks capacity must be personally notified. There is also a requirement to notify at least three members of the family who are likely to have an interest in being notified; those family members are set in descending order by the Court of Protection.
Once all the steps above have been completed, the Court of Protection will consider making a decision based on whether any objections are received. They may be able to release an order without further evidence, or they may investigate further points. In some rare cases, the Court will arrange for a formal hearing to take place.
Once the Court of Protection agrees to issuing an order confirming the appointment of a deputy, they will also set the amount of the security bond. The security bond works as an insurance policy with an annual premim required to be paid, prior to the order being released by the Court of Protection.
A deputy is appointed to look after the finances or welfare of the person who lacks capacity. The deputy is usually a family member or a friend. The deputy must be over 18 and have the skills to make decisions on behalf of someone else.
Becoming a deputy can be a burdensome responsiblity, and anyone looking into the possiblity of such appointment should seek legal advice.
Once the Court has released the order, the deputy's responsib | 317 |
Mrs.: A Novel
By Caitlin Macy
Read by Vanessa Johansson
Caitlin Macy Little, Brown & Company, Hachette Book Group 9780316434157
In the well-heeled milieu of New York's Upper East Side, coolly elegant Philippa Lye is the woman no one can stop talking about. Despite a shadowy past, Philippa has somehow married the scion of the last family-held investment bank in the city. And<|fim_middle|>
"[A] fresh take on the society novel…Macy switches perspective each chapter, telling her story from the points of view of protagonists, peripheral characters, and even Greek-style choruses. The attention to behavioral detail, especially when seen through the eyes of Philippa's young daughter Laura, is piercing and honest. Ultimately, a thesis emerges about the simplicity and selfishness of human nature." —Publishers Weekly
"A riveting, complex, and potent story of money, friendships, and family." —Kaui Hart Hemmings, author of The Descendants
Author Bio: Caitlin Macy
Caitlin Macy is the author of several novels. A graduate of Yale, she received her MFA from Columbia. Her work has been published in the New Yorker, New York Times Magazine, Slate, and O, The Oprah Magazine, among other publications.
Category: Fiction/Literary
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Tracks: 25 CDs: 8 | although her wealth and connections put her in the center of this world, she refuses to conform to its gossip-fueled culture. Then, into her precariously balanced life, come two women: Gwen Hogan, a childhood acquaintance who uncovers an explosive secret about Philippa's single days, and Minnie Curtis, a newcomer whose vast fortune and frank revelations about a penurious upbringing in Spanish Harlem put everyone on alert. When Gwen's husband, a heavy-drinking, obsessive prosecutor in the US Attorney's Office, stumbles over the connection between Philippa's past and the criminal investigation he is pursuing at all costs, this insulated society is forced to confront the rot at its core and the price it has paid to survive into the new millennium. Macy has written a modern-day House of Mirth, not for the age of railroads and steel but of hedge funds and overnight fortunes, of scorched-earth successes and abiding moral failures. A brilliant portrait of love, betrayal, fate and chance, Mrs. marries razor-sharp social critique and page-turning propulsion into an unforgettable tapestry of the way we live in the twenty-first century.
A New York Times Editor's Choice of the Week
Entertainment Weekly Pick of Most Anticipated Books of 2018
A BuzzFeed Books Pick of Most Anticipated Women's Fiction Reads of 2018
A Real Simple Pick of Best Books of 2018 So Far
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In the well-heeled milieu of New York's Upper East Side, coolly elegant Philippa Lye is the woman no one can stop talking about. Despite a shadowy past, Philippa has somehow married the scion of the last family-held investment bank in the city. And although her wealth and connections put her in the center of this world, she refuses to conform to its gossip-fueled culture.
Then, into her precariously balanced life, come two women: Gwen Hogan, a childhood acquaintance who uncovers an explosive secret about Philippa's single days, and Minnie Curtis, a newcomer whose vast fortune and frank revelations about a penurious upbringing in Spanish Harlem put everyone on alert.
When Gwen's husband, a heavy-drinking, obsessive prosecutor in the US Attorney's Office, stumbles over the connection between Philippa's past and the criminal investigation he is pursuing at all costs, this insulated society is forced to confront the rot at its core and the price it has paid to survive into the new millennium.
Macy has written a modern-day House of Mirth, not for the age of railroads and steel but of hedge funds and overnight fortunes, of scorched-earth successes and abiding moral failures. A brilliant portrait of love, betrayal, fate and chance, Mrs. marries razor-sharp social critique and page-turning propulsion into an unforgettable tapestry of the way we live in the twenty-first century.
"Deeply moving, hugely entertaining, utterly brilliant…Macy is an essential American voice." —Lev Grossman, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"Brilliant…I absolutely loved it." —Kate Atkinson, New York Times bestselling author
"Macy skewers power parents in this entertaining, sharp-eyed portrayal of privilege and it's price." —People
"A great next read for Big Little Lies fans." —Entertainment Weekly
"Entertaining, clever…Mrs. reminds us that the rich are not so different from you and me." —USA Today
"A bristling, funny, and ultimately savage novel…It focuses on the depths of women's experiences as wives and mothers…[and] the more important conflict with their husbands and with male power." —New York Times
"Inside a seductive microuniverse, the super competitive lives of three very different women intersect…[and] shocking secrets threaten to disrupt their lives, in this smart skewering of high society." —Marie Claire
"Macy builds a collision course of a plot, involving about three obscenities of ruthless ambition and extreme wealth, date rape, and insider trading." —NPR | 839 |
Serbia's oldest school marks 296 years
BELGRADE -- Belgrade's Kralj Petar Prvi (King Peter I) primary school, the oldest school in Serbia, is marking<|fim_middle|> in Belgrade") with "teacher Stevan" as its lecturer, to later become "Varoška osnovna škola" ("The City Elementary School").
The school's students still attend classes in the building designed by Jelisaveta Naèiæ, Serbia's first woman architect.
Today, the building in Kralja Petra Street in Belgrade's downtown is also a monument of culture.
The school is internationally recognized as a monument of cultural and historical heritage in Serbia and is a member of UNESCO's Associated Schools Project Network.
In the 2012-13 school year it was proclaimed the school of best practices by Serbia's Ministry of Education and Institute for Education Quality and Evaluation.
Prvi sounds funny. Like most Srbislav names.
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Over the decades and centuries, the school has been changing its name and had changing fortunes in turbulent times, but managed to endure as "the first and oldest, its roots reaching back to 1718."
The school's monograph said it was first mentioned as "Mala srpsko-slovenska skola u Beogradu" ("The Small Serb-Slavic School | 90 |
LESS STRESS: The Flexwave system can push out 99% of grain at the bottom of a bin, with no need to climb in with a shovel or broom. The black tubes provide aeration for grain in the bin. The tech is now included in the GSI Z-Series bins.
Just ahead of the 2017 Farm Progress Show, GSI debuted the prototype for a new system designed to make grain bottom cleanout a simple task. The Flexwave technology was a big draw for the company's exhibit — in Decatur, Ill., and even in Hanover, Germany, during Agritechnica. Yet the system was not in a commercial product.
That changed for the 2018 Farm Progress Show, when GSI announced the new Z-Series bins with Flexwave Technology. The challenge many farmers faced with the inflatable cleanout system was how the company would handle aeration. Through testing last fall and into this spring, the company solved the issue, and the solution is incorporated into the Z-Series bins.
This is a first-of-its-kind grain system that reduces labor for grain handling. The Z-Series bins use two large liners made of a durable fabric that alternately inflate and deflate, gently pushing the remaining grain into a central reclaim for removal. Jonathan Waits, GSI product manager for storage and accessories, explained that the system provides 99.9% cleanout, without the need to enter the bin. "The inflation-deflation process automatically turns off when the bin is emptied," he added.
The active display at the show gave visitors the opportunity to see how the inflatable system works.
Each liner can unload more than 100 tons of grain at a time using less than 1 psi of air pressure. The key, Waits explained, is that the liners aren't lifting the grain; instead, they're "rolling" the grain toward the center, which takes much less pressure.
He added that the liner material is durable and designed to last for 30 years, under normal conditions. And<|fim_middle|> still can bring air into the grain pile.
For 2019, GSI expects to expand its Z-Series bins with Flexwave Technology with larger capacity sizes. Waits noted that it'll be some time before Flexwave is available as an aftermarket retrofit to older bins, but research continues for that market, too.
Learn more about the system and the new bins at grainsystems.com. | in case of an accidental puncture, repairs are as easy as applying a simple glue patch.
As for aeration, air is distributed through the central reclaim using flexible tubes that move with the liners. Watching the tubes during the demonstration, it was clear they don't impede the liner's activity, yet | 61 |
November 28, 2014 / 3:00 PM / 5 years ago
Black Friday shopping crowds thin after Thanksgiving rush
Nandita Bose, Nathan Layne
WEST HARTFORD, Conn., Nov 28 (Reuters) - Mall crowds were relatively thin early on Black Friday in a sign of what has become the new normal in U.S. holiday shopping: the mad rush is happening the night of Thanksgiving and more consumers are picking up deals online.
Most major retailers now open their doors Thursday evening and offer extended holiday deals rather than limiting them to one day. The result<|fim_middle|>, is also hoping to use Black Friday to spread its message with protests planned at 1,600 stores across the country. (reporting by Nandita Bose and Nathan Layne; Editing by Jilian Mincer and Paul Simao) | is a quieter experience on what has traditionally been the busiest, and sometimes most chaotic, shopping day of the year.
"It just looks like any other weekend," said Angela Olivera, a 32-year old housewife shopping for children's clothing at the Westfarms Mall near Hartford, Connecticut. "The kind of crowds we usually see are missing and this is one of the biggest malls here. I think people are just not spending a lot."
The crowds normally reserved for Black Friday morning appeared Thursday night. Over 15,000 people lined up for the opening of the flagship store of Macy's Inc in New York on Thursday, Chief Executive Officer Terry Lundgren told CNN. Police responded to a handful of incidents at Wal-Mart Stores on Thursday, including to break up a fight over a Barbie doll in Los Angeles, CNN said.
Target Corp CEO Brian Cornell told Reuters he was encouraged by early indicators for a holiday season that "has moved from an event on Black Friday morning to a multi-day event."
"The consumer clearly enjoys shopping on Thanksgiving," Cornell said, noting the retailer was selling 1,800 televisions per minute nationwide between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. last night.
Wal-Mart said Thursday was its second-highest online sales day ever after last year's Cyber Monday, which is the Monday following Thanksgiving when online retailers promote bargains. Cornell said Target rang up a record day of online sales on Thursday.
Overall Thanksgiving Day online sales rose 14.3 percent from a year earlier, according to IBM Digital Analytics Benchmark.
The National Retail Federation is projecting that sales for November and December will rise 4.1 percent to $616.9 billion, which would mark the most bountiful holiday season in three years. Holiday sales grew 3.1 percent in 2013.
It was unclear what impact a movement to boycott Black Friday in protest of a grand jury's decision not to indict the police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black teenager in Missouri might have on the holiday season. The movement has gained some momentum on Twitter and Facebook.
OUR Walmart, a group of Wal-Mart employees pushing for higher wages and benefits | 442 |
\section{Introduction}
\label{sec:intro}
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is a technology that uses the properties of quantum mechanics to realize an important cryptographic primitive: key distribution~\footnote{More accurately, the primitive is that of secret key agreement using a public quantum channel and a public authenticated classical channel.}. Unlike the techniques used in traditional ``classical'' cryptography, for which the security relies on the conjectured computational hardness of certain mathematical problems, QKD security can be formally proven. Secret keys established via QKD are information-theoretically secure, which implies that any adversary trying to eavesdrop cannot obtain any information on the transmitted keys at any point in the future, even if she possesses extremely large computational resources.
The communication channels needed to perform QKD consist in an optical channel, on which well-controlled quantum states of light are exchanged, and a classical channel that is used for signaling during the quantum exchanges and for the classical post-processing phase, namely key reconciliation. Their combination forms a communication link, over which quantum key distribution allows two distant users to exchange a specific type of data, in particular secret keys. In this sense, QKD is by nature a telecommunication technology, and so \emph{QKD links} can be combined with appropriately designed nodes to form \emph{QKD networks}.
The performance of QKD links has rapidly improved in the last years. Starting from pioneering experiments in the 90s~\cite{bennett:jcrypto92}, important steps have been taken to bring QKD from the laboratory to the open field. Thanks to the continuous efforts invested in developing better QKD protocols and hardware, in parallel to the advancement of security proofs (see~\cite{gisin:rmp02,dusek:pino06,scarani:qp08} for reviews), the performance that can now be achieved, in terms of attainable communication distance, secret key generation rate and reliability, positions QKD as the first quantum information processing technology reaching a level of maturity sufficient to target deployment over real-world networks. Indeed, off-the-shelf QKD systems are now commercially available~\cite{idsqmagiq}, and the first QKD networks have recently been implemented~\cite{elliott:njp02,elliott:qp05,secoqc}.
Up till now, research in QKD has focused on building and optimizing individual systems to reach the longest possible distance and/or the highest possible secret bit rate, without taking into account the cost of such systems. However, as the perspective of deploying QKD networks becomes a reality, the question of optimal resource allocation, intrinsically linked to cost considerations, becomes relevant and important, as is the case for any telecommunication network infrastructure. It becomes therefore necessary to consider QKD from a cost perspective, and in particular study the potential trade-offs of cost and performance that can occur in this context.
Following the above arguments, we consider in this work the design of QKD networks from a topology viewpoint, and present techniques and analytical models that can be used to optimize the spatial distribution of QKD devices and QKD nodes within specific network architectures in order to guarantee a given level of service to the network users, at a minimum cost. We also study how cost minimization arguments influence the optimal working points of QKD links. We show in particular that, in the perspective of QKD networks, individual QKD links should be operated at an optimal working distance that can be significantly shorter than their maximum attainable distance.
The paper is structured as follows. In section~\ref{sec:QKDnetworks}, we define a QKD network and discuss the topology and characteristics of the network architecture that we consider in this work. We also introduce the concept of a backbone network structure. In section~\ref{sec:Optimization}, we present our calculations and results on network topological optimization based on cost arguments. In particular, we provide a comprehensive set of modeling tools and cost function calculations in specific network configurations, and discuss the effect of our results on the design of practical QKD networks. Finally, in section~\ref{sec:perspectives}, we discuss open questions and future perspectives for QKD networks.
\section{QKD networks}
\label{sec:QKDnetworks}
\noindent \emph{Definition and types of QKD networks}
\noindent Extending the range of quantum key distribution systems to very long distances, and allowing the exchange of secret keys between multiple users necessitates the development of a network infrastructure connecting multiple individual QKD links. Indeed, QKD links are inherently only adapted to point-to-point key exchange between the two endpoints of a quantum channel, while the signal-to-noise ratio decrease occurring with propagation loss ultimately limits their attainable range. It is then natural to consider QKD networks as a means to overcome these limitations.
A QKD network is an infrastructure composed of QKD links, \emph{i.e.} pairs of QKD devices linked by a quantum and a classical communication channel connecting two separate locations, or nodes. These links are then used to connect multiple distant nodes. Based on these resources and using appropriate protocols, this infrastructure can enable the unconditionally secure distribution of symmetric secret keys between any pair of legitimate users accessing the network.
QKD networks can be categorized in two general groups~\cite{salvail:jcs09}: networks that create an end-to-end quantum channel between the two users, and networks that require a transport of the key over many intermediate trusted nodes. In the first group, we find networks in which a classical optical function such as switching or multiplexing is applied at the node level on the quantum signals sent over the quantum channel. This approach allows multi-user QKD but cannot be used to extend the key distribution distance. Much more advanced members of this group are the quantum repeater based QKD networks. Quantum repeaters~\cite{briegel:prl98} can create a perfect end-to-end quantum channel by distributing entanglement between any two network users. The implementation of quantum repeaters, however, requires complex quantum operations and quantum memories, whose realization remains an experimental challenge. The same is true for the simpler version of quantum repeaters, namely quantum relays~\cite{collins:jmo05}, which on the one hand do not require a quantum memory but on the other cannot arbitrarily extend the QKD communication distance.\\
\noindent \emph{Trusted repeater QKD networks: characteristics and assumptions}
\noindent In this work, we are interested in the second group of networks, which we call \emph{trusted repeater QKD networks}. In these networks, the nodes act as trusted relays that store locally QKD-generated keys in classical memories, and then use these keys to perform long-distance key distribution between any two nodes of the network. Therefore, trusted repeater QKD networks do not require nodes equipped with quantum memories; they only require QKD devices and classical memories as well as processing units placed within secure locations, and can thus be deployed with currently available technologies. Indeed, the implementation of such networks has been the subject of several international projects~\cite{elliott:qp05,secoqc,dianati:scn08, peev:inprep09}.
As we will see in detail in the following section, the analysis of trusted repeater QKD networks from a topology viewpoint and with the goal of achieving optimization based on cost considerations involves modeling several characteristics of such a network, namely the \emph{user distribution}, the \emph{node distribution}, the \emph{call traffic}, and the \emph{traffic routing}. The user and node distributions, denoted by $\Pi$ and $M$ respectively, will be considered as Poisson stochastic point processes, and will be thus modeled using convenient stochastic geometry tools. Modeling the traffic demand is particularly subtle because of the variation with respect to time and distance that this traffic may feature in a real network. Calculations here will neglect these variations and will be performed under the assumption of a uniform call volume between any pair of users, denoted as $V$.
Finally, routing in trusted repeater QKD networks is performed according to the following general principle: First, local keys are generated over QKD links and are stored in nodes that are placed on both ends of each link. Global key distribution is then performed over a QKD path, \emph{i.e.} a one-dimensional chain of trusted relays connected by QKD links, establishing a connection between two end nodes. Secret keys are forwarded, in a hop-by-hop fashion, along these QKD paths. To ensure their secrecy, one-time pad encryption and information-theoretically secure authentication, both realized with a local QKD key, are performed. End-to-end information-theoretic security is thus obtained between the end nodes, provided that the intermediate nodes can be trusted.\\
\noindent \emph{Quantum backbone network architecture}
\noindent Introducing hierarchy into network design can be an extremely convenient architectural tool because it allows to break complex structures into smaller and more flexible ensembles. Indeed, such hierarchical levels offer an efficient way to help solve resource allocation problems arising in networks, ranging from network routing to network deployment planning. In this work, we will associate the notion of hierarchy in QKD networks with the existence of what we will call a \emph{quantum backbone network}.
In classical networks and especially the Internet, a backbone line is a larger transmission line that carries data gathered from smaller lines that interconnect with it. By analogy with this definition, the backbone QKD network is an infrastructure for key transport that gathers the traffic of secret key from many individual QKD links. QKD backbone links and nodes clearly appear as mutualized resources shared to provide service to many pairs of users. Keeping the fruitful analogy with classical networks, we will call \emph{access QKD links} the point-to-point links used to connect QKD end users to their nearest QKD backbone node.
The principle of traffic routing that we described above can be conveniently transposed in the context of backbone networks. In this case, traffic from individual users is gathered locally to backbone QKD nodes. This mutualized traffic is then routed hop-by-hop over the backbone structure. Furthermore, it is important to note that the node and user point process distributions are distinct when a backbone network is considered, which might not be the case in a network without backbone.\\
In the following, we will derive cost functions for different QKD network configurations, under the above assumptions regarding the topology and the way traffic is routed in these networks, and as a function of the characteristics of individual QKD links. We will then use the results to discuss how QKD networks should be dimensioned, the optimal working points of QKD links, as well as the interest of adopting a hierarchical architecture, materialized by the existence of a backbone, in QKD networks.
\section{Topological optimization based on cost arguments}
\label{sec:Optimization}
\subsection{QKD links: characterizing the rate versus distance}
\label{subsec:qkdlinkrate}
The main element underlying the cost optimization related to the deployment of quantum networks is the intrinsic performance of QKD links. This performance can essentially be summarized by the function $R(\ell)$, which gives the rate, in bit/s, of secret key that can be established over a QKD link of length $\ell$.
Clearly, this secret key bit rate varies from system to system and comparisons between systems are thus difficult to establish. Moreover, comparisons have to be related to the security proofs for which the secret key bit rates have been derived. Security proofs are not yet fully categorized, although important steps in this direction have been taken~\cite{scarani:qp08}.
As shown on figure~\ref{fig:RateQKDLink}, the typical curve describing the variation with distance of the logarithm of the mean rate of secret bit establishment $R(\ell)$ can be essentially separated into two parts:
\begin{figure}[!h]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=11.5cm]{RateQKDLink2.eps}
\caption{Typical profile of the Rate versus Distance curve for a single QKD link. }
\label{fig:RateQKDLink}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
\begin{itemize}
\item A {\bf linear} part that is the region where the rate of secret key establishment varies as a given power of the propagation attenuation. Since the attenuation $\eta(\ell)$ is exponentially increasing with distance, $\log R(\ell)$ is linear in $\ell$.
\item An {\bf exponential drop-off} at longer distances, where the error rate rapidly increases due to the growing contribution of detection dark counts. In this region, the decrease of the secret key rate is multi-exponential with distance. The slope of the curve representing $\log R(\ell)$ is thus becoming increasingly steep until a maximum distance is reached.
\end{itemize}
For completeness, it is also important to mention the possibility that, for short distances, the secret bit rate could be limited by a saturation of the detection setup. This will be the case if the repetition rate at which the quantum signals are sent in the quantum channel exceeds the bandwidth of the detector. We will however not investigate this possibility any further in the remaining of this work.
The behavior of the secret bit rate function $R(\ell)$ can be described using essentially three parameters, schematically shown on figure~\ref{fig:RateQKDLink}:
\begin{enumerate}
\item The secret bit rate at zero distance, $R_0$;
\item The scaling parameter $\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}$ in the linear region such that $R(\ell)= R_0 \, e^{-\ell/\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}}$;
\item The distance at which the scaling of the rate becomes exponential, which is comparable to the maximum attainable distance, $D_{\textrm{\tiny drop}} \sim D_{\textrm{\tiny max}}$.
\end{enumerate}
$R_0$ is determined by the maximum clock rate of the QKD system. In QKD relying on photon-counting detection setups, $R_0$ is limited by the performance of the detectors, and is usually in the Mbit/s range. Clearly, the solutions allowing to improve the performance of the detectors have a direct impact on $R_0$~\cite{diamanti:pra05,yuan:apl07,hadfield:oe05,ma:ieeecl07}. For QKD systems relying on continuous variables~\cite{grosshans:nature03}, based on homodyne detection performed with fast photodiodes, the experimental bound on $R_0$ can be significantly higher, potentially in the Gbit/s range. The computational complexity of the reconciliation however currently limits $R_0$ in the Mbit/s range in the practical demonstrations performed so far~\cite{lodewyck:pra07}.
The scaling parameter $\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}$ is essentially determined by the attenuation $\eta(\ell)$ over a quantum channel of length $\ell$, and by a coefficient $r$ that is mainly related to the security proof that can be applied to the experimental system. In the case of a typical network based on optical fibers, the attenuation $\eta(\ell)$ can be parametrized by an attenuation coefficient $\alpha$ (in dB/km) as $\eta(\ell)= 10^{- \alpha \ell/10}$ (for scaling of the attenuation in free space, see~\cite{scarani:qp08}). In the linear part of the curve shown on figure~\ref{fig:RateQKDLink}, the rate $R(\ell)$ varies as a given power $r$ of the attenuation, $R(\ell)= R_0 \, \eta(\ell)^r$. We can thus define the scaling parameter as $\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}} = 10/(\alpha \,r\,\log(10))$. For QKD performed at telecom wavelengths, with protocols optimized for long distance operation, we can take $\alpha = 0.22$~dB/km and $r=1$, which leads us to $\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}} = 19.7$~km, as the typical scaling distance for such QKD systems. This parameter is important since, as we shall see in the following, the optimal working distance of QKD links will essentially scale as $\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}$.
Finally, the existence of a rapid drop-off of the secret key rate at distances around $D_{\textrm{\tiny drop}}$ arises when the probability to detect some signal sent in the quantum channel, $p_s$, becomes comparable to the probability to detect a dark count per detection time slot, $p_d$. This occurs around the distance $D_{\textrm{\tiny drop}}$, for which we have $p_s \simeq \exp(-D_{\textrm{\tiny drop}}/\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}) \times \eta_{d}$, where $\eta_{d}$ represents the detector efficiency. We thus find $D_{\textrm{\tiny drop}} \simeq \lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}} \, \log(\eta_d/p_d)$. In practice, when working with InGaAs single-photon avalanche photodiodes (SPADs) operating at 1550~nm, the ratio $\eta_d/p_d$ is optimized by varying the different external parameters of the detector such as the temperature, gate voltage or time slot duration. The best published performances for InGaAs SPADs \cite{zbinden:apb98,kosaka:el03} report values of the dark counts $p_d \simeq 10^{-7} \, \textrm{to} \, 10^{-6}$ for a detection efficiency $\eta_d$ around $10 \%$, which leads to $D_{\textrm{\tiny drop}} \sim D_{\textrm{\tiny max}} \sim 100-120$~km for QKD systems employing such detectors. For a similar detection efficiency, the best available superconducting single-photon detectors (SSPDs) present dark counts $p_d \simeq 10^{-8} \, \textrm{to} \, 10^{-6}$ ~\cite{korneev:jstqe07}, leading to a maximum distance that can reach 140~km.
\subsection{Toy model for QKD network cost derivation: a linear chain between two users}
\label{subsec:chain}
\emph{The linear chain as a simple asymptotic model of a quantum backbone network}
\noindent As a first example of QKD network cost derivation and optimization, we will consider what we will call the linear chain scenario. In particular, we consider two users, A and B, that want to rely on QKD to exchange secret keys in a scenario that imposes the use of several QKD links:
\begin{itemize}
\item The two QKD users are \emph{very far away}: their distance is $L = ||AB||$ with $L \gg D_{\textrm{\tiny max}}$.
\item The two QKD users are exchanging secret bits at a \emph{very high rate}. We will call $V$ the volume of calls between the two users A and B (units of $V$: bits of secret key), and will assume $V \gg R_0$.
\end{itemize}
Because of the first condition, many intermediate nodes have to be used as trusted key relays to ensure key transport over QKD links from A to B. Because of the second condition, many QKD links have to be deployed in parallel to reach a secret key distribution rate capacity at least equal to the traffic volume.
The linear chain QKD network scenario is in a sense the simplest situation in which an infrastructure such as a quantum backbone network, described in section~\ref{sec:QKDnetworks}, is required. It therefore provides an interesting toy model for cost optimization and topological considerations.\\
\noindent \emph{Cost model: assumptions and definitions}
\noindent The generic purpose of cost optimization is to ensure a given objective in terms of service, at the minimum cost. In the case of the linear chain scenario, this objective is to be able to offer a secret bit rate of $V$~bit/s between two users A and B separated by a distance $L$, while minimizing the cost of the network infrastructure to be deployed.
In this and all subsequent models, we will consider as the total cost $\mathcal{C}$ of a QKD network, the cost of the equipment to be deployed to build the network. This can be seen as a simplifying assumption, since it is common, in network planning, to differentiate between capital and operating expenditures. We have chosen here to restrict our models to capital expenditures of QKD networks and will consider that their cost is arising from two sources:
\begin{itemize}
\item The cost of QKD link equipment to be deployed. We will denote as $C_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}$ the unit cost per QKD link. $C_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}$ essentially corresponds to the cost of a pair of QKD devices. Note that here we implicitly assume that the deployment of optical fibers is \emph{for free}, or more precisely that it is done independently and prior to the deployment of a QKD network.
\item The cost of node equipment, which we denote as $C_{\textrm{\tiny node}}$. $C_{\textrm{\tiny node}}$ typically corresponds to the hardware cost (for example some specific kind of routers need to be deployed inside QKD nodes), as well as the cost of the security infrastructure that is needed to make a QKD node a trusted and secure location.
\end{itemize}
As explained before and shown on figure~\ref{fig:1DQKDChain}, a linear chain QKD network is composed of a one-dimensional chain where adjacent QKD nodes are connected by QKD chain segments, each segment being potentially composed of multiple QKD links to ensure that a capacity equal to the traffic volume is reached.\\
\begin{figure}[!h]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=13cm]{1DChainQKD.eps}
\end{center}
\caption{The one-dimensional QKD chain linking two QKD users, Alice and Bob, over a distance $L$. Since $L$ is considered much longer than the maximum span of a QKD link, $D_{\textrm{\tiny max}}$, intermediate QKD nodes are needed to serve as trusted relays.}
\label{fig:1DQKDChain}
\end{figure}
\noindent \emph{Total cost of the linear chain QKD network}
\noindent For convexity reasons, discussed in more detail at the end of this section, the topology ensuring the minimum cost will correspond to place QKD nodes at regular intervals between A and B. We denote by $\ell$ the distance between two intermediate nodes, which then corresponds to the distance over which QKD links are operated within the linear chain QKD network. As we shall see, the question of cost minimization will reduce to finding the optimum value of QKD link operational distance, $\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}$, for the linear chain QKD network.
There are clearly two antagonistic effects in the dependence of the total cost of the considered network on $\ell$:
\begin{itemize}
\item On the one hand, if QKD links are operated over long distances, their secret bit capacity $R(\ell)$ decreases. This will impose the deployment of more QKD links in parallel, on each chain segment linking two adjacent QKD nodes, and thus tends to increase the total cost.
\item On the other hand, it is clear that increasing the operating distance $\ell$ allows to decrease the required number of intermediate trusted relay nodes, which leads to a decreased cost.
\end{itemize}
The optimum operating distance $\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}$ corresponds to the value of $\ell$ that minimizes the total cost function $\mathcal{C}$:
\begin{equation}
\mathcal{C} = C_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}} \, \frac{L}{\ell} \, \frac{V}{R(\ell)} + C_{\textrm{\tiny node}} \frac{L}{\ell}
\label{eq:C1D}
\end{equation}
It is important to note that, in the above equation, we have made the assumption that we can neglect the effects of discretisation. This means that the length of the chain, $L$, can be considered much longer than the length of individual QKD links, $\ell$, and that the traffic volume $V$ can be considered as a continuous quantity, neglecting the discrete jumps associated to variations in the number of calls.
\vspace{0.5cm}
\noindent \emph{Cost minimization and optimum working distance of QKD links}
\noindent In the asymptotic limit of very high traffic volume $V$, the cost of nodes can be neglected in comparison with the cost of QKD devices. The expression of the total cost in equation~(\ref{eq:C1D}) then reduces to the first term, and we have the following interesting properties:
\begin{itemize}
\item The total cost is directly proportional to the product of the traffic volume $V$ and the total distance $L$.
\item Optimizing the total cost $\mathcal{C}$ is equivalent to minimizing $C(\ell)/\ell$ where $C(\ell) = C_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}/R(\ell)$ is
the per-bit cost of one unit of secret key rate.
\end{itemize}
Furthermore, assuming that QKD links are operated in the linear part of their characteristic (see figure~\ref{fig:RateQKDLink}), we can write $C(\ell) = \frac{C_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}}{R_0} e^{\, \ell/\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}}$. Then, the value of $\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}$ that minimizes the quantity $C(\ell)/\ell$ can be explicitly derived as
\begin{equation}
\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}} = \lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}} \; ,
\end{equation}
where $\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}$ was defined in section \ref{subsec:qkdlinkrate} as the natural scaling parameter of the function $R(\ell)$.
In the general case, the second term of the cost function in equation~(\ref{eq:C1D}), corresponding to the cost of nodes, cannot be neglected. This second term does not depend on the volume of traffic $V$, and is always decreasing with $\ell$. As a consequence, the optimum operating distance that minimizes $\mathcal{C}$ will always be greater than $\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}$, the value minimizing the first term in equation~(\ref{eq:C1D}).
Under the assumption that the optimum distance will remain in the linear part of the function $\log R(\ell)$, we can derive the following implicit relation for $\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}$:
\begin{equation}
\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}} = \lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}} \, \Big( 1 + \frac{C_{\textrm{\tiny node}} }{C_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}} \, \frac{R_0}{V} e^{\, -\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}/\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}} \Big)
\label{eq:LoptWithNode}
\end{equation}
The above equation allows for a quantitative discussion of the ``weight'' of the nodes in the behavior of the cost function. Indeed, we can see that the influence of the node cost is potentially important and can lead to an optimum working distance that can be significantly greater than $\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}$ when $ \frac{C_{\textrm{\tiny node}} }{C_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}} \, \frac{R_0}{V} \gg 1$.\\
\noindent \emph{Existence of an optimum working distance and convexity of $C(\ell)$}
\noindent In most of the explicit derivations performed in this work, we assume a purely linear dependency of $\log R(\ell)$ on $\ell$. This assumption is convenient but remains an approximation since it does not take into account the drop-off of $R(\ell)$ occurring around $D_{\textrm{\tiny drop}}$.
It is however possible to demonstrate the existence of an optimum working distance for QKD links in a more general case, by solely relying on the assumption that the function $R(\ell)$ is log-concave, \emph{i.e.} that $\log R(\ell)$ is concave. The log-concavity of $R(\ell)$ can be checked on a simple model inspired by the secret key rate formula for the BB84 QKD protocol with perfect single photons~\cite{scarani:qp08}. In particular, in this case we have $R(p)= 1 - 2 h(p)$, where $h(p)$ is the entropy associated to a quantum bit error rate $p$, and assume that the dependence of the error rate $p$ on the distance is of the form $p = a + b / \eta(\ell) = a + b ^{\, \ell/\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}} $, where $a$ and $b$ are parameters linked to the detection system. In this setup, it is straightforward to verify numerically that $\log R(\ell)$ is concave for all reasonable values of $a$ and $b$.
Since $C(\ell)$, the per-unit cost of secret bit rate on a QKD link, is proportional to $1/R(\ell)$, the log-concavity of $R(\ell)$ implies the log-convexity of $C(\ell)$, which itself implies the convexity of $C(\ell)$. Finally, we can write the total cost of the linear chain QKD network as the sum of the cost of each chain segment and the cost of the node equipment, namely
$$
\mathcal{C}(\ell_0,\dots,\ell_n) = V \, \sum_{i=0}^{n} C(\ell_i) + n\, C_{\textrm{\tiny node}} \;.
$$
In the above equation, $\ell_0$ denotes the distance between A and the first node, $\ell_k$, $k=1,\dots n-1$, the distance between the $k$th node and the $k+1$th node, and $\ell_n$ the distance between the last node and B. For a convex function $C$, the minimization of $\sum_{i=0}^{n} C(\ell_i)$ under the constraint $\sum_{i=0}^{n} \ell_i=L$, where $L$ is the distance between A and B, is obtained with $\ell_i=L/(n+1)$ for all $i$. Once we set $\ell_i=L/(n+1)$, the cost expression in the above equation only depends on $n$, or equivalently on $\ell=L/(n+1)$. For large $L$, we can disregard the fact that $\ell$ is an integer divider of $L$ and approximate $(n+1)/n$ by 1, which then leads to equation~(\ref{eq:C1D}).
\subsection{Cost of QKD networks: towards more general models}
\label{subsec:costgeneral}
The linear chain toy model developed in section~\ref{subsec:chain} provides an interesting intuition into the behavior of the cost function. The most important result is that, in the limit of large traffic rates and/or low cost of QKD nodes, the QKD network cost optimization reduces to the minimization of $C(\ell)/\ell \sim 1 / (R(\ell) \ell)$. This leads to the existence of an optimum working distance, $\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}$, at which QKD links need to be operated in order to minimize the global cost of the network deployment.
The linear chain QKD network model is however too restrictive in many aspects: it is one-dimensional and limited to the description of a network providing service to two users. We will now consider more general models, which allow us to study the more realistic case of QKD networks spanning a two-dimensional area, and providing service to a large number of users.\\
\noindent \emph{Modeling network spatial processes with stochastic geometry}
\noindent Stochastic geometry is a very useful mathematical tool for modeling telecommunication networks. It has the advantage of being able to describe the essential spatial characteristics of a network using a small number of parameters~\cite{baccelli:ts97}. It thus allows to study some general characteristics of a given network, like the behavior of its cost function, under a restricted set of assumptions. This approach fits well with the objectives of this work, and so we have employed stochastic tools to model a QKD backbone network.
As we shall see, instead of calculating the cost of a QKD network for fixed topologies and traffic usage, we will try to understand the general behavior of the cost function by calculating the \emph{average} cost function, where the average will be taken over some probability distributions of spatial processes modeling QKD users and QKD node locations.
The collection of spatial locations of the QKD nodes over the plane will be represented by a spatial point process $M=\{ X_i\}$. Then, as illustrated in figure~\ref{fig:Voronoi}, we define a corresponding partition of the plane~\footnote{More accurately, the geometrical object we consider here is a tesselation, the boundaries of which are neglected.} as the ensemble of the convex polygons $\{ D_i\}$, known as the Vorono\"{\i} cells of nucleus $\{ X_i\}$. Each Vorono\"{\i} cell $ D_i$ is constructed by taking the intersection of the half-planes bounded by the bisectors of the segment $[X_i, X_j]$ and containing $ X_i$. The system of all the cells creates the so-called Vorono\"{\i} partition. Finally, we define the Delaunay graph as the graph, whose vertices are the $\{ X_i\}$ and whose edges are formed by connecting each Vorono\"{\i} cell nucleus $\{ X_i\}$ with the nuclei of the adjacent Vorono\"{\i} cells.\\
\begin{figure}[!h]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=9cm]{VoronoiMarkov.eps}
\caption{Thick black lines: Vorono\"{\i} partition associated to a given distribution of nodes. Thin black lines: the Delaunay graph, connecting the center of neighboring Vorono\"{\i} cells. In the backbone QKD network model, backbone QKD links will indeed correspond to the Delaunay graph, while backbone nodes correspond to the nucleus of the Vorono\"{\i} cells. We have also represented on the same figure a typical end-to-end path, between two QKD users $u$ and $v$, under the Markov-path routing policy (see text in section~\ref{subsec:stochasticQBB} for details).}
\label{fig:Voronoi}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
\noindent \emph{User distribution and traffic}
\noindent In the remaining of this paper, and in contrast to the linear chain toy model developed in section~\ref{subsec:chain}, we will consider QKD networks providing secret key distribution service to a large number of users, distributed over a two-dimensional area.
The user distribution will be modeled by a Poisson stochastic point process, $\Pi=\{U_i\}$, defined over the support $D$ of size $L \times L$, while the average number of QKD users will be denoted by $\mu$. The point process $\Pi$ will also be assumed to have an intensity density $f$ satisfying $\mu=\int f <\infty$, which means that for every set $E$ the number of users within $E$ is a Poisson random variable with mean $\int_E f$.
Finally, whenever this additional assumption will prove to be useful to perform the desired calculations, we will consider that the distribution of users is homogeneous over $D$, \emph{i.e.} that the intensity function $f$ is constant over $D$. We will denote this constant user density by $1/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny u}}^2$ so that $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny u}}$ corresponds to a distance (it can be shown that for large $L$, $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny u}}/2$ is the average distance between the origin and the point $U_i$ closest to the origin). We will have in this case:
\begin{equation}
\label{eq:mudef}
\mu=\int f = \left(L/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny u}}\right)^2 \; .
\end{equation}
For the traffic model, we will generalize the assumption made for the linear chain QKD network model: the traffic between any pair of QKD users will be seen as an aggregate volume of calls (expressed in units of secret key exchange rate). The volume of traffic will be assumed to be the same between any pair of users, and will be denoted by $V$.\\
\noindent \emph{QKD networks with or without a hierarchical architecture}
\noindent As was discussed in section~\ref{sec:QKDnetworks}, it is interesting to study to which extent deploying a structure such as a backbone, which is synonymous to the existence of hierarchy in a network, would be advantageous in the case of QKD networks. To this end, continuing to place ourselves in the perspective of cost optimization, we will derive cost functions for QKD network models with or without a quantum backbone. The obtained results will then allow us to establish comparisons and thus discuss the interest of hierarchy in quantum networks.
\subsection{Cost function for a two-dimensional network without backbone: the generalized QKD chain model}
\label{subsec:2Dchain}
A direct way to generalize the two-user one-dimensional chain model presented in section~\ref{subsec:chain} is simply to assume that a chain of QKD links and intermediate nodes will be deployed between each pair of users $u$ and $v$ within the QKD network. Each chain will therefore be dimensioned in order to accommodate a volume $V$ of calls. The routing of calls is trivial on such a network. The distance between the intermediate nodes on a chain will be denoted by $\ell$, as in section~\ref{subsec:chain}.
Here as well, we neglect the effects of discretisation, \emph{i.e.} the length of the chains, $||u-v||$, will be considered much longer than the length of individual QKD links, $\ell$, and the traffic volume $V$ will be considered a continuous quantity. Under these assumptions, we know that the cost associated with a pair of users located respectively at positions $u$ and $v$ and exchanging a volume $V$ of calls is (see equation~(\ref{eq:C1D}))
\begin{equation}
\mathcal{C}^{\textrm{\tiny pair}}(u,v) = V \, ||u-v|| \, C(\ell)/\ell \,+ \, (||u-v||/\ell) C_{\textrm{\tiny node}}
\label{eq:Cchain}
\end{equation}
Recall that the distribution of users is described by a Poisson point process $\Pi=\{U_i\}$. Then, we can calculate the average total cost of the QKD network, $\mathcal{C}$, by summing up the costs $\mathcal{C}^{\textrm{\tiny pair}}(U_k,U_l)$ associated with the QKD chains deployed between each pair of users over $k\neq l$ and then average this sum over the stochastic user point process $\Pi$:
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{eq:Cchaintotal}
\mathcal{C} & = \mathbb E \left[\sum_{k \neq l} \mathcal{C}^{\textrm{\tiny pair}}(U_k, U_l)\right] \nonumber \\
& = \mathbb E \left[\sum_{k \neq l} V \, ||U_k-U_l|| \, C(\ell)/\ell \,+ \, ||U_k-U_l|| C_{\textrm{\tiny node}}\right] \nonumber \\
& = ( V \, C(\ell)/\ell \, + C_{\textrm{\tiny node}}/\ell ) \,\delta \;,
\end{eqnarray}
where $\delta$ is the average sum of distances over all pairs of two different users, namely
\begin{equation}
\label{eq:deltaDef}
\delta=\mathbb E \left[\sum_{k \neq l} ||U_k-U_l||\right] \;.
\end{equation}
For a homogeneous Poisson point process $\Pi$ with spatial density of users $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny u}}^{-2}$ over a square domain $D$ of size $L\times L$, it is possible to perform the exact integral calculation of $\delta$, yielding
\begin{equation}
\label{eq:deltaVal}
\delta=\gamma \,L^5/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny u}}^{4}\quad\textrm{with}\quad\gamma = \frac{1}{3} \log ( 1+ \sqrt2) + \frac{2 + \sqrt2}{15} \simeq 0.5214\;.
\end{equation}
\subsection{Cost function for a two-dimensional QKD network with backbone}
\label{subsec:cost2Dbackbone}
The backbone architectures we will consider in this work are \emph{topological}: for a given distribution of QKD nodes, which will be either deterministic (section~\ref{subsec:square}) or stochastic (section~\ref{subsec:stochasticQBB}), the backbone cells and backbone links will strictly coincide with the Vorono\"{\i} cells and the edges of the corresponding Delaunay graph defined above, respectively.\\
\noindent \emph{Routing traffic over a QKD backbone network}
\noindent The backbone hierarchical structure provides a convenient way to solve the routing problem that we have adopted in our cost calculations. For a given origin-destination pair of users (A,B) wishing to exchange a volume of calls $V_{AB}$, the traffic is routed in the following way:
\begin{itemize}
\item The traffic goes from A to its nearest QKD backbone node $X_A$ (center of the backbone cell containing A), through a single QKD link (an access link).
\item The traffic is routed through the {\bf optimal (less costly) path} over the backbone QKD network from $X_A$ to $X_B$ (QKD node closer to B).
\item The traffic goes from $X_B$ to B.
\end{itemize}
The routing rule defined above can be characterized as \emph{geographical}, in the sense that it is driven by<|fim_middle|> nodes is of the order of $\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}$, the scaling parameter of the curve $R(l)$.
These results lead to the following statements:
\begin{itemize}
\item When a QKD network deployment is planned, is seems optimal to choose the location of network nodes so that QKD links will be operated over distances comparable to the optimal distance $\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}$. As we have seen in our different models, $\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}$ is always lower bounded by a pre-factor times $\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}$. Indeed, when the total cost of node equipment can be neglected compared to the cost of QKD devices, as it is the case for large networks, then the optimum distance $\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}$ is indeed comparable to $\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}$, which is roughly equal to 20~km. This indicates that current QKD technologies, for which $D_{\textrm{\tiny max}}$ is already significantly larger than 20~km, are well suited for metropolitan operation. On the other hand, the typical distance between amplifiers, in optical wide area networks, is of the order of 80~km. If we wanted to deploy trusted QKD networks with the current generation of QKD devices, the QKD links would have to be operated close to their maximum distance, where the unit of secret bit rate becomes very expensive. Although technically already feasible, the deployment of wide area QKD networks thus remains a challenge. We can however anticipate that this challenge will be overcome within the next years, as new generations of QKD protocols and devices, able to generate keys at higher rates, and with larger maximum distances are already being presented~\cite{stucki:qp08, leverrier:qp08, dixon:qp08}.
\item The results on cost minimization that we have obtained could provide some helpful guidelines for QKD device developers: they may help promoting the idea that what will really matter, in the perspective of real network deployment, will be to focus on the optimization of their systems around typical network-optimum working distances. Optimizing QKD devices in this regime means reducing the cost of a unit bit rate at a \emph{reasonable} distance, where the throughput of the QKD link is not considerably smaller than $R_0$. It will be of course always profitable to design QKD devices that can reach very long distances, but as discussed in~\cite{alleaume:inprep09}, from a system development point of view it can be significantly different to optimize QKD devices to reach the longest possible distance $D_{\textrm{\tiny max}}$, and to optimize them so that the cost of unit of bit rate is as low as possible, around the distance $\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}$ minimizing network costs.\\
\end{itemize}
\noindent \emph{In which regime are backbones useful?}
\noindent We would like now to use our calculation results to analyze in which regime QKD backbones become \emph{economically interesting}, \emph{i.e.} under which conditions it is interesting to introduce some hierarchy and resource mutualization in QKD networks, in order to decrease the total deployment cost.
In the previous sections we have performed cost calculations that can be used to establish some quantitative comparisons between:
\begin{itemize}
\item The cost of a QKD network with no hierarchy as in the generalized linear chain QKD network, whose cost calculations have been performed in section~\ref{subsec:2Dchain}.
\item The cost of a QKD network with one level of hierarchy, which is the case of the square backbone QKD network studied in section~\ref{subsec:square}.
\end{itemize}
Since these two cost calculations have been performed under the same assumptions regarding user distribution and traffic demand, we can use the results given in equations~(\ref{eq:Cchaintotal}) and (\ref{eq:CbbSquare}) to compare the total network deployment costs, respectively for the generalized linear chain model and for a QKD network with a square backbone (for which we have seen that we could neglect the cost of the local access network).
The condition under which it will be more cost effective to deploy a quantum backbone than to connect all pair of users by one-dimensional chains of QKD links can be described by the following inequality between the respective optimal costs
\begin{eqnarray}
\fl \mathcal{C}_{\textrm{\tiny 2D,chain}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt,chain}} \geq \mathcal{C}_{\textrm{\tiny 2D,square}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt,square}} \nonumber \\
\fl \Leftrightarrow \Big( V \, C(\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}})/\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}} + C_{\textrm{\tiny node}}/\ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}} \Big) \gamma \sigma^2 L^5 \, \geq \, \frac{2}{3} \, C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}})/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}} \, \sigma^2 L^5 \, V + \, C_{\textrm{\tiny node}} \, {L^2}/{{\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}}^2} \label{ineq:chainsquare1}
\end{eqnarray}
The above equation is not very convenient to handle because in general $ \alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}} \neq \ell^{\textrm{\tiny opt}} $. However,
\begin{eqnarray}
\mathcal{C}_{\textrm{\tiny 2D,chain}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt,chain}} \geq \mathcal{C}_{\textrm{\tiny 2D,square}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt,square}} \Rightarrow \mathcal{C}_{\textrm{\tiny 2D,chain}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt,square}} \geq \mathcal{C}_{\textrm{\tiny 2D,square}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt,square}} \label{implication:chainsquare1}
\end{eqnarray}
Thus, we can derive a necessary condition under which the deployment of a backbone for a QKD network is a better solution than a design that would solely rely on the generalized linear chain of QKD links to transport the traffic:
\begin{eqnarray}
\fl \mathcal{C}_{\textrm{\tiny 2D,chain}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt,square}} \geq \mathcal{C}_{\textrm{\tiny 2D,square}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt,square}} \Leftrightarrow \, C_{\textrm{\tiny node}} \, ( \sigma^2 L^3 \alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}} \, \gamma - 1 ) \, \geq \, C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}) V \, \sigma^2 L^3 \alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}} \, (\frac{2}{3} - \gamma) \nonumber \\
\fl \Leftrightarrow \,C_{\textrm{\tiny node}} \, ( \sigma^2/ {\sigma^\ast}^2 - 1) \, \geq \, C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}) \, V \, \sigma^2/ {\sigma^\ast}^2 \, ( \frac {2}{3 \gamma} - 1) \label{implication:chainsquare2}
\end{eqnarray}
with $\sigma^{\ast} = 1/ \sqrt{ L^3 \alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}} \, \gamma}\; .$\\
Keeping in mind that $\frac {2}{3 \gamma} - 1$ is a positive number, we can use the last inequality to make the following observations:
\begin{itemize}
\item First, it appears that, if the user density $\sigma$ is smaller than $\sigma^{\ast}$, which we can qualify as a \emph{critical user density}, then equation~(\ref{implication:chainsquare2}) can never be verified. This means that below $\sigma^\ast$ it will never be interesting to deploy a backbone. This result has a clear interpretation: backbone infrastructures can only be interesting in the case where sharing resources offers a cost reduction. And the incentive to share a backbone infrastructure can only exist if there are enough users. The minimum total number of users required to have a cost incentive towards backbone deployment is $\sigma^{\ast}\, L^2 = \sqrt{ L / (\gamma \alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}})} $.
\item In case $\sigma$ is larger than the critical user density $\sigma^{\ast}$, we enter a regime where there will be an incentive to deploy a quantum backbone essentially if the cost of a node $C_{\textrm{\tiny node}}$ dominates over the cost of QKD link equipment to be deployed, which scales as $C(\alpha_{bb}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}) V$. This also has a clear interpretation: if we take the extreme case where building a node (and installing node equipment inside it) is zero, we can foresee that there will be no incentive to build a backbone: it will always be cheaper to deploy direct chains between each pair of users. The motivation to build a backbone arises when efforts associated to opening a QKD node are important. This will of course be the case if QKD node equipment is expensive, as we can see from equation~(\ref{implication:chainsquare2}), but it is also intuitive that, in case significant efforts are required to build new QKD nodes, mutualization of nodes through a backbone structure will be a cost effective solution.
\end{itemize}
\section{Conclusion and Perspectives}
\label{sec:perspectives}
In this paper, we performed a topological analysis of quantum key distribution networks with trusted repeater nodes. In particular, under specific assumptions on the user and node distributions as well as the call traffic and routing in such networks, we derived cost functions for different network architectures. We first considered a linear chain network as a basic model that served the purpose of illustrating the main techniques and ideas that we used, and then moved on to more advanced network configurations that were in some cases enhanced with a backbone structure. Using cost minimization arguments, we obtained results on the optimal working points of QKD links and spatial distribution of QKD nodes, and examined the importance of introducing hierarchy into QKD networks.
Our results indicate that, in the context of QKD networks, it is more cost-effective and therefore advantageous to operate individual QKD links at their optimal working point, which is in general significantly shorter than the maximum span of such links. This conclusion motivates the research of new experimental compromises in practical QKD systems, and can be illustrated by considering examples of such systems where the characteristics of either a hardware component (for example a single-photon detector) or a software algorithm (for example a reconciliation code) can be experimentally manipulated as a function of distance~\cite{alleaume:inprep09}.
In general, it is clear that, as the realization of more and more advanced QKD networks approaches the realm of actual deployment, it becomes necessary to orient the research on QKD devices and links towards cost-related directions, and extend the techniques we have presented here to more sophisticated network technologies and architectures.
\ack
We acknowldge financial support from the Integrated European Project SECOQC (Grant No. IST-2002-506813). R. A. and E. D. acknowledge financial support from the French National Research Agency Projects PROSPIQ (ANR-06-NANO-041-05) and SEQURE (ANR-07-SESU-011-01). N. L. acknowledges support from the NSERC Innovation Platform QuantumWorks, a NSERC Discovery Grant, and the Ontario Centers of Excellence.
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| distance considerations. However, determining the optimal path in a given backbone network of arbitrary topology may not be a tractable problem. Even in standard networks, where the optimal path is the shortest one, an analytic computation of the average length/cost is not always possible. In the context of backbone nodes distributed as a Poisson point process, an alternative suboptimal routing policy, the so called \emph{Markov path}, has been proposed, and leads to analytic computation of the average path length. In QKD networks, the cost is a non-linear function of the length and some adjustments are required. We consider two different geometries for the backbone:
\begin{enumerate}
\item A square backbone QKD network (section~\ref{subsec:square}), \emph{i.e.} a regular structure where nodes and links form a regular graph of degree 4. In this case finding the length of the shortest path between two nodes is trivial: backbone nodes $X_A$, $X_B$ can be designated by cartesian coordinates $(x_A, y_A)$, $(x_B, y_B)$ and the shortest path length is simply $|x_A - x_B| + |y_A - y_B| $. Moreover, cost calculations are simplified using the fact that the links between two neighbor nodes of the backbone all have the same length.
\item A stochastic backbone network (section~\ref{subsec:stochasticQBB}), where backbone nodes are distributed following a random point process
and backbone cells are the corresponding Vorono\"{\i} partition. For this stochastic backbone, we have used a routing technique called \emph{Markov-path routing} for which, as previously established by Tchoumatchenko \emph{et al.}~\cite{tchoumatchenko:phd99,baccelli:aap00}, the average length of routes can be calculated. In the following, we will adapt these calculations to our cost function $C(\ell)$.\\
\end{enumerate}
\noindent \emph{Generic derivation of the cost function for QKD backbone networks}
\noindent For a QKD network with a backbone structure, we define $M=\{X_i\}$ as the point process of the network node distribution, and $\Pi=\{U_i\}$ as the point process of the network user distribution, with intensity density $f$. Each node $X_i$ is connected to some nodes in its neighborhood and to the clients belonging to the associated cell $D_i$. In the following, we will assume that $M$ is statistically independent of $\Pi$, and that the cells $D_i$ are the Vorono\"i cells associated to $M$, that is
\begin{equation}
\label{eq:voronoiCell}
D_i= \left\{x\;:\;\|x-X_i\|\leq \inf_{j\neq i}\|x-X_j\|\right\}\;.
\end{equation}
In the case of the QKD backbone network, our routing policy allows to calculate $C^{\textrm{\tiny pair}}(u,v;M)$, the QKD equipment cost associated with sending one unit of call between users $u$ and $v$, over a network whose backbone nodes are described by the point process $M$:
\begin{equation*}
C^{\textrm{\tiny pair}}(u,v;M) = \left\{ \begin{array}{ll}
C(\|u-X_i\|)+C(\|v-X_i\|) \\
\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\textrm{ if } u,v\in D_i \\
C(\|u-X_i\|)+C(\|v-X_j\|)+ C^{\textrm{\tiny hop}}(i,j;M) \\
\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\textrm{ if } u\in D_i\textrm{ and }v\in D_j\textrm{ with } i\neq j \;,
\end{array} \right.
\end{equation*}
where $C(\ell)$ is the cost spent to send a secret bit on a QKD link over a distance $\ell$ and $C^{\textrm{\tiny hop}}(i,j;M)$ is the cost to send a secret bit between the nodes $X_i$ and $X_j$ of the backbone for the given routing policy.
Given that the volume between each pair of users is $V$, the average total cost $\mathcal{C}$ of the QKD network then reads
\begin{equation*}
\mathcal{C} = \mathcal{C}^{\textrm{\tiny QKD}} + \mathcal{C}^{\textrm{\tiny node}} = V \times \mathbb E \left[\sum_{k\neq l} C^{\textrm{\tiny pair}}(U_k,U_l;M)\right] + C_{\textrm{\tiny node}}\,N^2 \;,
\end{equation*}
where $N^2$ is the average number of nodes of the backbone deployed in the domain $D$ of size $L\times L$. Here $\mathbb E$ denotes the average cost over the spatial distributions of users and backbone nodes, that is over the realizations of $\Pi$ and $M$. Since $M$ and $\Pi$ are supposed independently distributed, we may compute this average successively with respect to $M$ and $\Pi$. The total cost, averaged only over $\Pi$, can be decomposed as follows:
\begin{eqnarray*}
\fl \mathbb E \left[\sum_{k\neq l} C^{\textrm{\tiny pair}}(U_k,U_l;M) \right] & = \int C^{\textrm{\tiny pair}}(u,v;M) \, f(u)\,f(v) \,du\,dv \\
& = \sum_k \int_{D_k\times D_k} \left\{C(\|u-X_k\|)+C(\|v-X_k\|)\right\}\, f(u)\,f(v) \,du\,dv \\
& \hspace{0.1cm} + \sum_{k\neq l}\int_{D_k\times D_l} \left\{C(\|u-X_k\|)+C(\|v-X_l\|)+ C^{\textrm{\tiny hop}}(k,l;M)\right\}\,f(u)\,f(v) \,du\,dv \\
& = \sum_k\sum_l \int_{D_k\times D_l} \left\{C(\|u-X_k\|)+C(\|v-X_l\|)\right\}\, f(u)\,f(v) \,du\,dv \\
& \hspace{0.1cm} + \sum_{k\neq l}\int_{D_k\times D_l} C^{\textrm{\tiny hop}}(k,l;M)\,f(u)\,f(v) \,du\,dv \\
\end{eqnarray*}
As we can see from the last expression, the total cost $\mathcal{C}$ can be separated in three terms:
\begin{equation}
\label{eq:totalCost}
\mathcal{C} =: \Iloc +\Ibb\ + \mathcal{C}^{\textrm{\tiny node}}\;,
\end{equation}
where $\Iloc$ takes into account all connections from one client to the closest backbone node, $\Ibb$ all connections from one backbone node to another, and $\mathcal{C}^{\textrm{\tiny node}}$ is the cost of node equipment. The explicit models that we will study will allow us to compare the behavior of these different terms and thus to understand how QKD network backbone topologies can be optimized.
\subsection{Cost calculations for two explicit quantum backbone models}
\label{subsec:costcalc}
\subsubsection{Cost of the square backbone QKD network}
\label{subsec:square}
\paragraph{Network model:} We consider, as a first simple example, the case of a QKD backbone network that has a perfectly regular topology, and for which the shortest path length between two backbone nodes is easily determined.
The architecture we consider is the following: users are distributed as previously over a large area $D$ of size $L\times L$ and the backbone QKD network is a regular graph of degree 4, \emph{i.e.} the backbone QKD nodes and links constitute a square network. The structure of the square backbone QKD network and the way a call is routed is summarized on figure~\ref{fig:SquareBB}. The free parameter with respect to which we will perform the cost optimization is the size of backbone cells $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$. We will also make the assumption that the user density function $f$ is uniform over $D$.
\begin{figure}[!h]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[ width= 11 cm]{SquareQKDBB.eps}
\caption{Structure of a two-dimensional regular square backbone network: a regular array of cells of dimension $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ spans
a region of size $L\times L$. The user distribution is described by a random point process. In each cell, a central node collects all the local traffic. Every user in the cell is thus connected via a QKD link to the central node of its cell. On top of this array of cells, a backbone network connects first-neighbor QKD nodes with a QKD trunk. Traffic on the backbone network is routed trough the shortest path. The dotted blue line describes the path followed for the communication between two users A and B (see text for more details).}
\label{fig:SquareBB}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
\paragraph{Computation of $\Ibb $ for the square network:} We set $X_k=k\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ and $D_k=X_k+\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}[-1/2,1/2]^2$ with $k\in\mathbb Z^2$ and, for all $k\neq l$,
\begin{equation*}
C^{\textrm{\tiny hop}}(k,l;M) = \|k-l\|_1\, C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}) \; .
\end{equation*}
Here, $\|k-l\|_1$ corresponds to the number of hops between $X_k$ and $X_l$ and $C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}})$ to the per bit cost of one hop.
Calling $\mu_i$ the average number of QKD users in a backbone cell $i$, we have:
\begin{equation}
\label{eq:Ibb}
\Ibb = V \sum_{k\neq l}\mu_k\mu_l \, C^{\textrm{\tiny hop}}(k,l;M)
\end{equation}
Hence,
\begin{equation*}
\Ibb = V C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}) \, \boldsymbol{\mu}^T\Gamma\boldsymbol{\mu} \;,
\end{equation*}
where $\boldsymbol{\mu}$ is the column vector with entries $\mu_k$, $k\in\mathbb Z^2$, and $\Gamma$ is the Toeplitz array indexed on $\mathbb Z^2$ with entries $\Gamma_{k,l}=\|k-l\|_1$.
Since the density of users $f$ is constant and equal to $\sigma$ on its support $D$, where
$D:=\bigcup_{k\in\{0,\dots,N-1\}^2} D_k$, $\mu_k$ is the same for all cells $D_k$: $\mu_k= \mu/ N^2$, with $N^2$ denoting
the total number of backbone cells, and $\mu=(L/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny u}})^2$ the mean number of users over $D$ (see
equation~(\ref{eq:mudef})). Hence, we find
\begin{equation*}
\Ibb= V C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}})\, \mu^2/N^{4}\,\sum_{k,l\in\{0,\dots,N-1\}^2}\|k-l\|_1 \; .
\end{equation*}
Now, we compute
\begin{eqnarray*}
\sum_{k,l\in\{0,\dots,N-1\}^2}\|k-l\|_1 &
= & \sum_{k_1,l_1=0}^{N-1}\sum_{k_2,l_2=0}^{N-1}\sum_{i=1}^2 |k_i-l_i| \\
& = & 2 \sum_{k_1,l_1=0}^{N-1}\sum_{k_2,l_2=0}^{N-1} |k_1-l_1| = 2 \,N^{2}\,\sum_{k,l=0}^{N-1} |k-l|\\
& = & 4 \,N^{2}\,\sum_{k=0}^{N-1} \sum_{l<k} |k-l| = 4 \,N^{2}\,\sum_{k=0}^{N-1} \sum_{l<k} |k-l|\\
& \sim & \frac{2}3 \,N^{5}\,
\end{eqnarray*}
where the asymptotic equivalence holds as $N\to\infty$.
Using $N\sim L/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ and equation~(\ref{eq:mudef}), we obtain, as $N\to\infty$,
\begin{equation}
\label{eq:CbbSquare}
\Ibb\sim V \, \frac{\mu^2}{N^4} C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}) \, \frac{2}3 \,N^{5} = \frac 23 \, \frac{C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny u}}^4)}\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}} \, L^5 \,V = \frac 23 \, \frac{C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}})}\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}} \, \mu^2 V \,L \;.
\end{equation}
In the latter expression, we have four multiplicative terms:
\begin{enumerate}
\item $2/3$, a constant depending only on the dimension and the geometry of the backbone network (for a cube of dimension $d$, we could generalize our calculation and would find $d/3$);
\item $C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}})/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$, a cost function depending only on the distance $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ between the nodes of the backbone;
\item $\mu^2 \, V$, the square of the mean number of users times the volume of call per pair of users, \emph{i.e.} in our communication model, the total volume of the communications over which the total cost is computed;
\item $L$, the size of the support of $f$, that is of the domain where the users lie.
\end{enumerate}
To understand better the derived expression for $\Ibb$, it is interesting to compare it with $ \Iloc $ and $\mathcal{C}^{\textrm{\tiny node}}$. Indeed, we can show that $\Iloc \simeq \mu^2 \,\overline{C}$, where $\overline{C}$ stands for the per-bit cost function $C$ averaged over one cell. In the case of the square network with $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}\times\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ square cells, these cells are contained between two circles of radius $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}/2$ and $ \alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}} \, \sqrt{2}/2 < \alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$. Since $C$ is an increasing function of distance we have $\overline{C} < C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}})$, and we can thus derive the important following property: {\bf In the limit of large networks, \emph{i.e.} for $L \gg \alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$, the backbone cost is dominant over the local cost.} We will see in the following section that this property is preserved for a backbone with randomly positioned nodes and an appropriate routing policy. Furthermore, we will see that for large $L$, the backbone node equipment cost $\mathcal{C}^{\textrm{\tiny node}}$ is negligible. Therefore, to optimize the cost~(equation~\ref{eq:totalCost}), we only need to minimize $\Ibb$. Assuming a square regular backbone, this means choosing $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ so as to minimize $C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}})/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$, exactly as in the case of the linear chain QKD network model of section~\ref{subsec:chain}.
Hence, if we take $C(\ell) = \frac{C_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}}{R_0} e^{\, \ell/\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}}$, the cost is minimized for
\begin{equation}
\label{eq:alphaOptSquareBB}
\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}} = \lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}\;.
\end{equation}
\subsubsection{Cost calculation for a stochastic QBB with Markov-path routing}
\label{subsec:stochasticQBB}
\paragraph{} We now compute $\Iloc$ and $\Ibb$ in the case where the routing policy is the so called Markov path, as proposed in~\cite{baccelli:aap00}, where some general formulae are given for computing average costs in a general framework (see also \cite{tchoumatchenko:phd99}). The routing policy is defined as follows. First, all pairs of nodes whose cells share a common edge are connected. The corresponding graph is a Delaunay graph. Next, given two users A and B with respective positions $u$ and $v$, we define a finite sequence of the nodes $X_{k_0},X_{k_1},\dots,X_{k_n}$ in the successive cells encountered when drawing a line from $u$ to $v$. This routing policy is illustrated on figure~\ref{fig:Voronoi}.
By definition, $X_{k_0}$ and $X_{k_n}$ are the centers of the cells containing $u$ and $v$ respectively and
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{eq:ClocStationaryM}
\Iloc & = & V \times\int_{D\times D}\mathbb E\left[C(\|u-X_{k_0}\|)+C(\|v-X_{k_n}\|)\right]\,f(u)\,f(v) \,du\,dv \nonumber \\
& = & V\;\mu^2\;\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny loc}}\;,
\end{eqnarray}
where $\mu:=\int f$ is the average total number of users and, by stationarity of the point process $M$,
\begin{equation*}
\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny loc}}= \mathbb E\left[C(\|u-X_{k_0}\|)\right]+ \mathbb E\left[C(\|v-X_{k_n}\|)\right]= 2\;\mathbb E\left[C(\|X_0\|)\right]
\end{equation*}
with $X_0$ defined as the center of the cell containing the origin. Note that $\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny loc}}$ denotes the average local cost per secret bit and per pair of users. If $M$ is a Poisson point process with intensity $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{-2}$, we further have
\begin{equation*}
\mathbb P(\|X_0\| > t)=\mathbb P(\#\{X_k\;:\;\|X_k\|\leq t\}=0)=\exp(-\pi t^2\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{-2})\;,
\end{equation*}
and hence
\begin{equation}
\label{eq:kappalocHomPoissonM}
\fl \;\;\;\; \kappa^{\textrm{\tiny loc}} = 4\pi\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{-2} \; \int_{\mathbb R_+} C(t) \; t \; \exp(-\pi t^2\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{-2}) dt = 4\pi \; \int_{\mathbb R_+} C(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}} u) \; u \; \exp(-\pi u^2) du \; .
\end{equation}
For $\Ibb$, we can write
\begin{equation*}
\Ibb=V\times\int_{D\times D}\mathbb E\left[\sum_{i=1}^n C(\|X_{k_{i}}-X_{k_{i-1}}\|)\right]\,f(u)\,f(v) \,du\,dv\;.
\end{equation*}
Applying~\cite[Theorem~2]{baccelli:aap00} or the results (in particular Theorem~2.41 and Remark~2.4.2) in section~2.4 of \cite{tchoumatchenko:phd99} (as done in Corollaries~2.5.1 and~2.5.2 in~\cite{tchoumatchenko:phd99}), we obtain
\begin{equation*}
\mathbb E\left[\sum_{i=1}^n C(\|X_{k_{i}}-X_{k_{i-1}}\|)\right]= \kappa^{\tiny bb}\, \|u-v\| \, ,
\end{equation*}
where
\begin{equation}
\label{eq:kappaBBHomPoissonM}
\fl \kappa^{\tiny bb} := 2\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{-1} \int_{(r,\psi,\phi)\in\mathcal{A}} C\left(2\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}} r\sin(\{\psi-\phi\}/2)\right) \,\{\cos(\phi)-\cos(\psi)\}\,r^2\,\mathrm{e}^{-\pi\,r^2}\,d\psi\,d\phi\,dr \; ,
\end{equation}
and $\mathcal{A}=\mathbb R_+\times\{(\psi,\phi):\,0<|\phi|\leq\psi<\pi\}$.
Finally we find that
\begin{equation}
\label{eq:CBBStationaryM}
\Ibb=V\,\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny bb}}\, \delta\;,
\end{equation}
where $\delta$ is the average total distance between two different users defined in equation~(\ref{eq:deltaDef}) and computed in equation~(\ref{eq:deltaVal}), and $\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ denotes the average backbone cost per secret bit and per length unit of the distance separating a pair of users.
From equations~(\ref{eq:totalCost}),~(\ref{eq:ClocStationaryM}) and~(\ref{eq:CBBStationaryM}), and observing that here
the average total number of backbone cells $N^2=(L/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}})^2$, we find
\begin{equation}
\label{eq:totalCostStationary}
\mathcal{C} =: \Iloc +\Ibb + \mathcal{C}^{\textrm{\tiny node}}=V\times\left[\mu^2\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny loc}}+\delta\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny bb}}\right] + C_{\textrm{\tiny node}}(L/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}})^{2}\ \;,
\end{equation}
where $\mu^2$ and $\delta$ are related to the spatial distribution of the users, and $\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny loc}}$ and $\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ are constants related to the geometry of the backbone and to the routing policy. For users uniformly distributed in a square of side length $L$ with intensity $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny u}}^{-2}$, we have $\mu^2\simeq (L/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny u}})^4$ and $\delta\simeq L^5/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny u}}^4$.
Using~(\ref{eq:kappalocHomPoissonM}),~(\ref{eq:kappaBBHomPoissonM}),~(\ref{eq:totalCostStationary}) and the above
approximations of $\mu^2$ and $\delta$, we see that the total cost $\mathcal{C}$ only depends on $L$, $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny u}}$ and $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$.
Now, for given $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny u}}$ and $L$, we take $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ so that $\mathcal{C}$ is minimized and examine
which term in the right-hand side of~(\ref{eq:totalCostStationary}) dominates the total cost $\mathcal{C}$ as $L\to\infty$ in this
context. To this end, we first study each term separately. We let $c$ denote a constant not depending on $L,\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ in the following
reasoning. Observe that since $C$ is convex and increasing, $C(\ell)\geq
c\times \ell$. Using this in~(\ref{eq:kappalocHomPoissonM}) and in~(\ref{eq:kappaBBHomPoissonM}),
we get $\Iloc\geq c\,\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}} L^4$ and $\Ibb\geq c\, L^5$, respectively. Concerning the last
term, we have $\mathcal{C}^{\textrm{\tiny node}}\approx c\, L^2/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^2$. It follows that at fixed $L$, $\Iloc\to\infty$ as
$\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}\to\infty$ and $\mathcal{C}^{\textrm{\tiny node}}\to\infty$ as $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}\to0$, from which we can deduce that the optimal
$\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ stays away of 0 and $\infty$. Now, clearly, if $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ stays away from 0 and $\infty$, the above bounds show that
$\Ibb$ dominates as $L\to\infty$. Hence, for large $L$, the optimal intensity $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ is the one that minimizes $\Ibb$
or, equivalently, $\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$. To find this optimal intensity, the following result is useful for an exponential cost $C(\ell)
= \frac{C_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}}{R_0} e^{\, \ell/\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}}$:
\begin{lem}
\label{lem:kappaLocComp}
Define $\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ as in equation~(\ref{eq:kappaBBHomPoissonM}) with $C(\ell) = \frac{C_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}}{R_0} e^{\, \ell/\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}}$. Then the following analytical formula holds
\begin{equation*}
\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny bb}}=C_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}} R_0^{-1} \lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}^{-1}
\frac4\pi\left[ \mathrm{e}^{\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^2/(\pi \lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}^2)}\{1+\mathrm{erf}(\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}/(\sqrt{\pi}\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}))\}+
\lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}\right]\;,
\end{equation*}
where
\begin{equation*}
\mathrm{erf}(x)=\frac{2}{\sqrt{\pi}}\int_0^x\mathrm{e}^{-t^2}\,dt\;.
\end{equation*}
\end{lem}
\noindent \emph{Proof.} Let $s= \lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}/\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$. We have
\begin{eqnarray*}
& & \int_{(r,\psi,\phi)\in\mathcal{A}} \exp\left(2s^{-1} r\sin(\{\psi-\phi\}/2)\right)
\,\{\cos(\phi)-\cos(\psi)\}\,r^2\,\mathrm{e}^{-\pi\,r^2}\,d\psi\,d\phi\,dr \\
& & = 8\int_{v=0}^{\pi/2}\int_{r=0}^{\infty}\exp(2s^{-1}r\sin(v)-\pi r^2)\,r^2\,\sin(v)\,dv\,dr .
\end{eqnarray*}
Integrating with respect to $r$ yield
\begin{eqnarray*}
\fl \kappa^{\textrm{\tiny bb}} & = C_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}} R_0^{-1} \lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}^{-1} \\
\fl & \times\left[\frac2\pi+\frac{4s}{\pi} \int_{v=0}^{\pi/2}\sin(v)\{1+2\sin^2(v)/(\pi s^2)\}\exp(\sin^2(v)/(\pi s^2))(1+\mathrm{erf}(\sin(v)/(\sqrt{\pi}s)\,dv\right]\;.
\end{eqnarray*}
Further computations yiel
\begin{equation*}
\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny bb}}=C_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}} R_0^{-1} \lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}}^{-1}
\frac4\pi\left[ \mathrm{e}^{1/(\pi s^2)}\{1+\mathrm{erf}(1/(s\sqrt{\pi}))\}+s\right]\;,
\end{equation*}
which is the desired expression.\\
Using Lemma~\ref{lem:kappaLocComp}, the $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$ minimizing $\kappa^{\textrm{\tiny bb}}$, denoted as $\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}}$ below, can easily be calculated using a numerical procedure. We find
\begin{equation}
\alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^{\textrm{\tiny opt}} \approx 1.2490 \, \lambda_{\textrm{\tiny QKD}} \;.
\end{equation}
This result should be compared with the result of equation~(\ref{eq:alphaOptSquareBB}), where the backbone geometry is deterministic and also characterized by the node intensity $1/ \alpha_{\textrm{\tiny bb}}^2$. The two results show that the choice of the backbone and routing policy does influence the optimal node intensity, albeit in a modest way.
\subsection{From cost optimization results to QKD network planning}
\label{subsec:QKDnetplanning}
\noindent \emph{Matching QKD network topology with QKD links optimum working distance}
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Her job at J.C. Penney was followed by an 18-month stint as the first female car salesperson at what was then Capitol Lincoln Mercury on West Broad Street.
Before moving to Richmond with her husband, Oman had worked in the development office of Russell Sage College in Troy, N.Y., and then as a development consultant at Southern Vermont College in Bennington, Vt.
Before that, one of her jobs had been at the Good Shepherd Center in Philadelphia, which operated a nonprofit residential program for troubled girls. It was there that she learned she was a better administrator than a caregiver.
Then, at the age of 32, she found herself selling cars in Richmond. She felt adrift and was looking for opportunity.
That opportunity arrived in November 1985, when a Richmond philanthropy trying to find its own footing went on a search for its first full-time staff member.
Oman's experience in nonprofits and fundraising, coupled with a good interview, won her the job.
But her introduction to the board she would report to was anything but inspiring: "This is Darcy Oman, the new staff person, and she sold cars."
From such an improbable beginning, Oman and The Community Foundation serving Richmond and Central Virginia began their ascent toward a level of success that no one could have ever forecast from "Darcy Oman … she sold cars."
At age 60, Oman — now president and CEO of The Community Foundation — is just two years away from her self-imposed retirement in 2015. She wants to travel more, see the world and trim her to-do list. Having exceeded all expectations, she will have completed 30 years on the job, and The Community Foundation will face a job search that carries significant implications for its future. When Oman was hired, the foundation, established in 1968, had accumulated a little more than $1 million in assets. "The board's vision was to increase the profile of the organization, maybe double the assets over 10 years," Oman says. Turns out they should have added a lot more zeros. Today, the foundation has assets that are estimated to approach $800 million — a final audit wasn't complete at press time — and according to the Columbus Foundation Survey of community foundations, in 2011, the latest year for which data was available, it was the nation's 17th largest nonprofit of its kind. No one was projecting that The Community Foundation would develop into the behemoth that it has become, or that it would have such an impact across a wide spectrum of charities and good causes. The nonprofit has handed out a staggering $600 million in grants. Those grants have funded everything from the Richmond Folk Festival to projects helping substance abusers beat their addictions. Supporting organizations within the foundation also have poured many tens of millions into colleges and universities and into cancer research and health care. Oman, many agree, has brought together a diverse group of individuals and organizations under a huge umbrella of goodwill and good works, and she kept the engine running at a blistering pace. In 2009, Oman was named by Virginia Law Weekly as a member of the inaugural class of Virginia's Influential Women. Oman began shattering precedent when she became one of the first two women to join the Richmond Rotary Club. Her membership began in January 1989, just after a U.S. Supreme Court decision upheld a lower court's decision opening Rotary to women. A year later, Oman shook things up once more as the first local Rotarian to become pregnant.
In so many ways, Oman is a study in contrasts. Though she was born in a small Massachusetts town and has always been a free spirit — her husband calls her an "adventuresome spirit" — she has successfully navigated Richmond's conservative Southern culture. Admittedly, it took a while for some people to get used to fact that she rode a motorcycle. That was not the Richmond way; it was not what a woman did. But it was what Oman did. She began riding as a passenger when she was a teenager, eventually buying her own motorcycle in 1980, "a new cherry-red Moto Guzzi V50, [with] 500cc V-twin engines" — when she was in her late 20s. Oman is a serious introvert (her Myers-Briggs type indicator says so), but the duties of her job continually push her out front. Perhaps it helps that she was voted class thespian in high school: She knows how to play a role. She vacations at a remote and rustic West Virginia cabin, striving always to keep things simple. However, she is equally adept at swiftly shifting gears to hobnob with millionaires, Richmond's blue bloods, and movers and shakers from every field After graduating from rural Hiram College in Ohio, where she double-majored in sociology and religion, Oman had every intention of earning a doctorate in sociology from the University of Oregon. Her preparation for grad school involved putting everything she thought she'd need into a backpack and taking along a bicycle. But Oman found the graduate school program too regimented and stifling, especially when compared with her experience at Hiram, where students could design their own majors, drawing from many different disciplines. She decided she had made the wrong choice and decided to go to work instead of going to school, taking her job at the Good Shepherd Center. Oman's life took a sharp turn when she met and married Gerry Dzura, who has a doctorate in rhetoric. Not long afterward, they moved from New England to Richmond, where Dzura served as principal of the Richmond Montessori School, before starting a child-care company in the Montessori field. Oman's idea of a big weekend at home is cooking and cleaning as a family to help slow life down. Daughter Jessie, a government and Hispanic studies major at the College of William & Mary, says the family has a mantra that resonates through everything they do. "What we say," Jessie explains, "is that you work for everything you have. Everything you have is a product of what you do. That's the kind of woman she is. She is willing to work to get things done."
Oman vividly remembers the words of D. Tennant Bryan, the tall, courtly and powerful publisher of what were then the city's two daily newspapers, when he told her that she was the winning candidate for a job at The Community Foundation. Bryan was chair of the committee that interviewed her. "Tennant could be imposing," Oman says. "He lowered his glasses to the very tip of his nose and said, 'Ms. Darcy, you have vindicated yourself.' "And I had no idea what I had done that required vindication," Oman says with a laugh. "But those are words which echo in my brain today because it was such a startling experience." Barbara Ukrop, a civic leader and a member of the family that reigned as the monarchs of the Richmond region's grocery stores for years, was also on the selection committee. She thinks that Bryan and others admired Oman's spunk as much as anything else. "She's not a hale fellow, slap on the back kind of person," Ukrop says. "What she is, is smart, very articulate, calm, confident and convincing — very convincing." Ukrop added that Oman has needed all those attributes, especially when she's had to deal with some crusty Richmond types who don't particularly like Northerners, don't especially like women in positions of authority and really have to be convinced that a public philanthropy is the best place to park their fortunes for charitable purposes. Ukrop also sits on the board of the Jenkins Foundation, a supporting organization that was formed when Retreat Hospital was sold in the mid-'90s. The board is all-female, and Ukrop emphasizes that they are strong women with minds of their own. She says Oman, who sits in on the board's meetings as The Community Foundation's CEO, has been able to thread that needle, too. "She's very unassuming," Ukrop says. "She doesn't take charge unless she's asked to. "She also takes the minutes of our meeting. I don't think you'll find another CEO doing that — but that's just Darcy."
Unlike the United Way, The Community Foundation does not raise money through annual fundraising campaigns. Instead, it serves as a steward for permanent endowments that might be created, for example, by someone wanting to remember a loved one or a community member, by a bequest in a will or by someone who has sold a business and wants to make charitable gifts in a specific or general way. That's what William H. Goodwin Jr. and his wife, Alice, did in 1996, after Goodwin sold AMF Bowling to a group led by Goldman-Sachs for a reported $1.37 billion. Goodwin and his partners had purchased the company just a decade earlier for $223 million, according to a history of the company. In an interview, Goodwin says that he and his wife wanted to donate 10 percent of the proceeds from the sale to charity. Initially, they had planned to give it away in lump sums to a variety of groups. But he says he had friends who were involved in The Community Foundation, and they suggested that might be a better way to go. Goodwin, legendary for his business acumen, studied the issue and found that the Internal Revenue Service would give him better tax treatment if he went with the foundation rather than giving the money away in one fell swoop. So it was that Goodwin created the Commonwealth Foundations and delivered to The Community Foundation the largest single gift in its history, $121.3 million. Goodwin's friend and longtime business associate, the late Beverley W. "Booty" Armstrong, simultaneously gave $3.2 million to establish the Sarah Hollins & Frances Campbell Foundations. Armstrong later became a Community Foundation stalwart. Charitably speaking, the combined gifts, totaling $124.5 million, were like man's first step on the moon. The earth shook, everyone noticed and The Community Foundation was suddenly a player on a national scale. Overnight, the foundation's assets, which then stood at $60.5 million, were tripled. The Goodwins later created the Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer Research, pouring many additional millions into that effort. Both of the Goodwins' foundations are what are called supporting organizations. They carry out the charitable mission of The Community Foundation, but, among other things, they are donor-directed, meaning the donors decide where the money goes. "Darcy was fantastic in helping us with the IRS," Goodwin recalls. Some years later, when a few members of Congress became suspicious of supporting organizations' tax status after abuses in the system, Goodwin says Oman nearly lived in Washington, lobbying legislators and going over the charitable particulars with IRS representatives. "We ultimately got the ruling we needed," Goodwin says. "Darcy grabs hold of something and is very tenacious." Over the years, Goodwin says he has suggested to friends with charitable intentions that they might want to consider The Community Foundation as a partner in their giving. In essence, he has given the foundation and Oman his seal of approval. In Richmond's highest financial circles — where the givers really give — there is no better endorsement.
Bryce Powell, a real estate developer and president of Midlothian Enterprises, has served multiple terms on The Community Foundation's board of directors. He says the foundation and Oman are well matched in temperament. "We've never been about self-promotion," he says, "and Darcy has never been self-promoting." "What I like so much about The Community Foundation is that it doesn't tell anybody what to do with their resources. It's a conduit, a facilitator." Powell says the growth of the foundation over the past 15 years or so has stemmed from the sale of Richmond businesses and banks, as well as a massive liquidation of securities, all of which put money in the hands of prospective donors with charitable intentions. Oman personally works with the foundation's biggest donors and prospective donors. She lays out the case for partnering with the foundation, says Powell, who has accompanied her on a number of donor calls. "Her quiet confidence makes her a perfect salesman," he adds. Bobby Thalhimer is a former president of the Science Museum of Virginia and a member of Richmond's legendary Thalhimer family of retailers and investors. Hired by Oman in 1999, he is now senior vice president of Philanthropic Services & Donor Engagement<|fim_middle|> won't be long before The Community Foundation tops a billion dollars in assets, and in time, the nonprofit could become an even more transformative force in the community. Oman herself likes to point out that by far, most of the funds initially created for charitable purposes are less than $25,000, and this gives many, many people the opportunity to become donors, not just the most wealthy. Sherman says Oman has an authentic passion for helping others, and that shines through in every task she undertakes. He also speaks admiringly of her personal courage when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, from which she is now in remission. Throughout the ordeal, he says, Oman was a model of professionalism, informing the board during every step of her treatment, despite uncertainty and overbearing stress. She was and remains an optimist on life, Sherman says.
When Oman learned she had breast cancer in 2007, she and her husband plotted a strategy of treatment together. "We consider this our cancer," Dzura says unequivocally. The statement reflects the sharing relationship that they've had since they began dating. Dzura brought two daughters from a previous marriage into the relationship, one of whom lived with them. They subsequently had another daughter together, Jessie. When Jessie was in middle school, the couple made a life-changing decision together. Dzura would retire and stay at home, while Oman would continue to work. With his background in education and as a certified Montessori expert, Oman says her husband was the logical choice to provide child care and ensure a stable environment at home. Oman says she never intended to remain with The Community Foundation as long as she has. "But it's been so rewarding professionally and personally. I've been able to do important community work, and I have been able to retain the confidence of the board's leadership over a long period." At home, Oman says, she and Dzura have always lived modestly. They are not members of any country club, and their children have gone to public schools. "My husband is my best friend," Oman says. "I know a gazillion people, but I've only had a few personal friends." She says she has always been that way. She grew up in a rural area the oldest of five children and had a lot of solitary pursuits. Over the next few years, Oman plans to work with the foundation's board to reach a consensus on where The Community Foundation should go from here. Some voices are calling for transformational projects that will help redefine the foundation's role in the community, but all of that is still under discussion. Whatever comes next, Oman says that there is an enormous amount of work ahead before she retires and writes an ending to her remarkable journey at The Community Foundation. Meanwhile, she has made at least one concession to the passage of time. She has hung up her motorcycle boots. Oman and her husband have passed along the bikes to other free spirits in the family, their oldest daughter, Anastasia, and her husband. | at The Community Foundation. He also is a close colleague of Oman's. What has amazed him has been her ability to retool herself as the demands on her and The Community Foundation grew exponentially. "It's a rare leader who can adapt as a organization grows," Thalhimer says. "Some people are good at creating things, some good at managing, some good at turnarounds. "It's rare to find someone who develops new skills as the situation changes. I think her ability to do that is extraordinary." Thalhimer adds that Oman has always believed it's important that The Community Foundation's board members and donors are empowered, through on-site visits and staff reports, with information about the needs of the community. That way, they're not just check writers but policy advisors and change agents.
Every leader leads in a different way. And Oman's leadership style is constantly under review: by herself, her board and employees, and the community. As for her sense of personal style? "I'm not known as a hot dresser. Coupons," Oman says, with a deadpan expression, concealing her amusement at the question. "I don't do my nails. I don't wear nail polish. I do need a haircut. "I really only have two styles: what I'm going to wear at work and which jeans and T-shirt I'm going to wear at home." For years, Oman made many of her own clothes, and her handmade suits were a staple of her professional wardrobe. Talley Baratka, who founded Impact 100 Richmond, a giving circle in which 100 women give $1,000 each to make a grant of $100,000 annually, partnered with The Community Foundation because of its expertise in grant-making. In her former career in corporate philanthropy, she spent a lot of time around other powerful women — women who have turned the way they dress into an art form. And when you think about them, she says, you think about their presence and how they put colors together. "But the women who have real power get beyond all that," says Baratka. "When they walk into a room, you want to know what they think. I have no memory of anything I've ever seen Darcy wear. But I remember what she's said — she can take over a room." Wally Stettinius is a foundation donor and a former board member. As chairman and CEO, he led Cadmus Communications from a $3 million printing company to a $400 million communications corporation. He has observed Oman's leadership style for years. "What she has done brilliantly," Stettinius says, "is to build great [foundation] boards" and to transform The Community Foundation into a great brand. Stettinius says Oman also is the epitome of a servant leader, someone who puts the best interests of the organization ahead of her own. "It's sort of the difference between a politician and a statesman," he adds. John Sherman is the current chairman of The Community Foundation's board of directors. A longtime investment adviser who once led Scott & Stringfellow, Sherman says that in his lifetime, there have been three people who moved the community forward in incalculable ways. He cites Jim Dunn, the former head of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce; Eugene P. Trani, the former president of VCU, who made the school an economic driver of the community; and Oman, whom he says has changed the face of philanthropy in Richmond. "She never seeks credit," Sherman observes, "but she is quietly effective." He says that it | 747 |
Off of Georgia's coast is Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS). GRNMS is approximately 17 nautical miles offshore and encompasses 22 square miles of marine protected area that is home to many large invertebrates such as sponges, corals and sea squirts.
In 2013, as part of NOAA's Ocean Acidification (OA) Program, SECOORA received funds to provide support to the GRNMS buoy. The buoy is maintained by the University of Georgia and is part of international efforts to quantify the effects of OA on the world's ocean. OA is a global change in ocean chemistry resulting from the ocean's<|fim_middle|> water temperature. An overall upward trend has been detected for both seawater and atmospheric pCO2. Seawater pCO2 is increasing on average 2.4% per year and atmospheric pCO2 is increasing on average 0.789% per year.1 The near real time data from the buoy is available on SECOORA's data portal. | uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2), which is increasing in the atmosphere due to the burning of fossil fuels, land use change and more. It is important to measure OA because the increase in CO2 levels can decrease the ocean's pH, adversely affecting a variety of organisms, particularly those with calcium carbonate shells or skeletons.
To date, the GRNMS buoy has been recording high resolution monitoring data for seven years. The sensors on the buoy record pCO2, pH, dissolved oxygen, salinity and | 101 |
Improving storage facility quality
17 March 2005, source Water & Wastewater Treatment
O Parry, D Wild, A Blackbourn and C Bayes of Yorkshire Water Services investigate the utility's commitment to providing better storage units to maintain water quality standards
In 1997, following a reversal in the improved trend in compliance seen in previous years, a renewed commitment was made by Yorkshire Water to improve the quality of storage facilities. No single initiative has been responsible for the steady improvement seen since then - success has been achieved by a multi-faceted approach across the company.
This improvement has been demonstrated by a ten-fold reduction in coliform detections over a period of six years. Storage of treated water is provided in 414 tanks and towers of various construction types ranging from 148,000m3 underground reinforced concrete structures to a 0.01,000m3 stainless steel tank. It was recognised that any actions taken to bring about a company-wide improvement in the compliance of storage facilities needed a co-ordinated approach by all operational areas.
A service reservoir group was established with representatives from regional engineering, asset owners and managers, water quality and capital development. The group identified broad areas of concern, some easily remedied (for example, by improvement of sampling facilities) while others needed major engineering improvements requiring significant capital investment.
Storage was identified as a group of key assets which, because of their widespread and often isolated distribution, may have not received the attention and investment their role justified. Improvement can only be based on information and knowledge, so detailed evaluations of each structure was seen as a necessity to longer term improvement in performance and water quality.
The quality of water leaving the company's WTWs has improved significantly both chemically and bacteriologically. The specific requirements of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations (Anon. 2000) effectively directed water utilities to optimise treatment such that turbidities leaving works were minimal. This has resulted in less turbidity and suspended material being deposited in distribution mains, as well as allowing disinfectant residuals to penetrate much further into the system. In parallel with these treatment improvements there has been a major capital programme of distribution system renovation and improvement. These actions are believed to have significantly improved the quality of water delivered to storage reservoirs and made a major contribution to the improvements discussed here.
The integrity and suitability of the storage structure is fundamental to the maintenance of water quality. In any water utility, storage facilities will differ greatly in design, age and present day suitability. Facilities built 100 years ago, by today's standards may well be inappropriate. Accordingly, it has to be decided whether or not abandonment or extensive renovation is an option - replacement costs for very large, older storage may be prohibitive and difficult to justify. For extensive urban supplies, storage is almost invariably large multi-compartment reinforced concrete structures but for rural supplies, glass reinforced plastic (GRP) has served as an alternative, although in recent years buried stainless steel has proved successful for small, new-build tanks.
Older, problematic steel tanks have been phased out. The elevated temperatures created in these tanks, especially during summer, was found to have a negative impact on water quality, including the loss of disinfectant residual, increase in colony counts and a tendency to give rise to taste and odour problems where tank stagnation was common. Deterioration of the steel structure through corrosion was also found to be a problem, necessitating regular and expensive maintenance. With Yorkshire Water extensively serving rural areas, small, easy-to-construct GRP tanks were once installed extensively. While quick and cheap to install, the nature of their construction has led to problems.
Seasonal temperature variations were found to have a deleterious effect on the integrity of the joints on certain designs. Internal inspection revealed signs of joint breakdown and ingress, with roof flooding during inspection invariably confirming this. Repairs to GRP joints have generally been found to be unsuccessful. Down-time for repairs and the low success rate of such repairs prompted a look for other options.
A recent initiative to overcome problems on smaller storage tanks has been the construction of an encapsulating 'barn' over the tank. This has been applied to both steel and GRP tanks, and provides protection from the weather and contamination risks while minimising temperature fluctuations within the tank. An additional benefit is that a barn in a rural area is much more aesthetically acceptable than the exposed tank. There is also an added element of security in that the tank is hidden from view. A structured programme of inspection, cleaning and maintenance of all reservoirs means all storage facilities are programmed for inspection and cleaning at least once every five years.
This approach not only keeps storage clean but, possibly more importantly, allows a regular opportunity to check for deterioration, faults or potential problems. Programming is based on a points system - points are linked to such considerations as reservoir structure and known faults, age, turnover time, water source type, time since last inspection and water quality indicators. A benefit of the ranking system is the points total can be reduced by actions other than cleaning.
Attention to a known fault or improved turnover, for example, may push the need for cleaning and inspection forward, thereby reducing operating costs. Conversely, where reservoirs cannot be taken out, as in the case of single-compartment storage, the accumulation of points draws attention to that asset and may help proactive management. Integrity testing, by roof flooding during internal inspections, has proved invaluable in detecting ingress. This is now standard practise for all inspections of ground-level storage.
Flood testing and ingress detection generate actions, which may range from a minor seal repair to a major capital scheme. Ingress in the vicinity of the reservoir outlet stands a greater chance of creating a coliform detection at the outlet main sample point than ingress elsewhere in the reservoir, which might remain undetected due to the effect of residual disinfection within the reservoir.
This approach has been found to highlight minor problems at an early stage, avoiding potential regulatory non-compliance and expensive remedial action at a later stage. Roof integrity, especially on underground storage, has proved to be the single most problematic area in terms of direct water quality deterioration. Ingress via cracks in the roof, around the bases of ventilation stacks and access points, via faulty drainage channels or between roof and wall sofit joints are all linked to coliform contamination.
Traditionally in the UK, underground storage has been covered with soil and grass. However, soil is a medium full of microbiological diversity, while grass may attract small mammals. In Yorkshire, active steps have been taken to remove soil and replace it with suitable grade gravel of a size that prevents vegetation growth. While maintaining an insulating barrier, drainage is significantly improved and the microbiological habitat is replaced by an inert substitute.
Soil removal also reduces maintenance in terms of grass cutting, which can be significant if large numbers of reservoirs are involved. There may be local planning issues that mean soil and grass removal is challenged - an artificial alternative may be an option.
When soil is removed, roof membranes are usually replaced. Damaged, loose-laid membranes have been<|fim_middle|> suitability of the structure has been shown to be an important consideration in attaining and maintaining the best water quality during storage. The regular cleaning and inspection of all storage reservoirs has been found to be particularly beneficial, with remedial work carried out as soon as possible. Improved awareness and communication can lead directly to improved storage protection. A single co-ordinated and dedicated team working exclusively on all storage facilities across the company has been key to the progress made in recent years.
Further improvement can only come from a continuation of those initiatives - water is a liquid foodstuff and the quality of storage we provide for it should reflect that l The authors would also like to acknowledge the major contributions made by Paul Scargill and the reservoir cleaning and maintenance team to the successes outlined in this paper. This article is based on a paper presented at Storage 2004. References: The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000. Statutory Instrument 2000 No 3184. HMSO, London. Anon. 2000. Unpublished data. AJ Wetherill AJ and JG O'Neill.
| glass | planning | reservoir | found to entrap water. 'Tracking' under such membranes allows ingress of septic water into reservoirs with faults on the roof. Yorkshire has found spray-applied and adhered sheet membranes to be much more effective. Damage to such membranes remains localised and the integrity of the membrane as a whole is uncompromised. Ventilation stacks on the roof of storage reservoirs, especially underground storage covered with soil, are prone to ingress around the base as they deteriorate with age. The removal and replacement of such structures has improved and protected water quality. This, together with the renovation and replacement of all access covers with high-security vented covers, is programmed for storage across the company. Improved quality covers also minimise the chances of access by insects and other small animal life, which seemed to present a challenge to loose or ill-fitting GRP covers. Sometimes problems are caused by oversights or lack of attention to detail.
New concrete reservoirs would not normally be expected to fail bacteriologically due to ingress. However, an example of an open channel in an upstand left over from construction work was allowing direct access to the water. This was only discovered during roof flooding undertaken as part of the clean and inspection process. Access points for telemetry cabling can also allow water, and even small animals, into the reservoir.
This could be caused by personnel who may not appreciate how reservoir integrity could be compromised by their work. Raising the awareness of such problems across Yorkshire Water has brought about a significant reduction in problems of this nature. On certain extended systems with long residence times, chlorine residuals invariably decline to very low levels.
The preferred choices to combat this are booster chlorination or chloramination. Chlorination has been used to maintain a disinfection residual across the distribution system, including storage, but the downside has been adverse customer reaction in terms of chlorinous taste and odour and, on certain systems, a tendency for elevated trihalomethane (THM) formation. The adoption of chloramination on selected systems has proved very successful to date in maintaining a residual within long systems, while at the same time maintaining the best of water quality. The benefits have been clearly illustrated by a reduction in chlorine complaints from customers on a system previously boosted by a series of chlorination units. It has also resulted in a combined chlorine residual reaching storage reservoirs that previously had little or no residual.
Introduction of a single point of chloramination on an extended system allowed a series of booster chlorination units to be discontinued, giving both maintenance and operational savings. It is important every water quality exception is thoroughly investigated. This is essential for providing information on the failed sample and how it occurred. Identifying the cause of exceptions will help identify other sites that may give rise to the same problem.
Such a proactive approach has contributed significantly to improvement in compliance. An initial assessment of water quality being delivered to the storage in question is made wherever possible. This may indicate upstream problems and avoid the need for expensive investigations of the implicated reservoir or tower. An assessment of the sampling facility should also be made. Are there problems with the sample tap, sample line or in the case of a pumped sample, the quality and operation of the pump? Similarly, attention should be given to the appropriate flushing time at the tap prior to taking the sample, so all samples are representative of the water held in storage. The use of large-volume samples have been found useful to identify possible low-level contamination, which may be difficult to detect by standard 100ml analysis. Similarly, 'first draw' samples at the sample tap are useful in providing information about any activity within the sample line, which may be linked to the coliform detection. Over the last six years the investment of time, effort and capital has contributed to a ten-fold reduction in bacteriological non-compliance as measured by coliform detections at storage reservoirs and towers across the Yorkshire area. Total detections for a calendar year fell from 131 in 1997 to ten in 2003, which equate to 99.37% and 99.95% compliance respectively. Non-compliance has been presented as cumulative detections to highlight the seasonal impact as demonstrated by the increase in detections at the onset of summer. While little can be done to influence water temperature, improved treatment and hence a reduction in available nutrients in supply will be reflected in less after-growth within the distribution system, which in turn means fewer coliform detections at reservoirs. The relationship between storage facility size and frequency of coliform detection was reviewed but, while there were some indication that smaller facilities yielded more detections, the level was not significant.
It would seem the quality of the water supplied from the WTW is more critical than the capacity of the storage facility. Conversely, in the past, coliform detection at storage facilities could be directly attributable to inadequate and ineffective treatment. Improvement in the quality of water held in storage has been shown to be achieved by a combination of actions and initiatives. No single issue will eliminate deterioration of water during storage. However, the treatment process holds the key to achieving the best possible water quality supplied for storage. A product treated to comply with all water quality standards should subsequently be delivered to storage across the system by a well-maintained and well-managed distribution system. Maintenance of a protective disinfectant residual across the system and within storage is to be encouraged, but not to the point where disinfection byproducts are formed or consumer complaints are generated. The design, material and | 1,112 |
Welcome to Episode 89 of The Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to bringing you useful information on True Custom Club Fitting, Short Game Improvement, and Effective Practice Techniques. Bringing You The Custom Club Fitting Experience Of Your Life – and Lower Scores ALWAYS!
Interview with Jamie Donaldson – Europe's Senior AimPoint Green Reading Instructor.
Jamie talks about how he "took the plunge" to become Europe's first Aim<|fim_middle|> provides some Final Words on additional tasks golfers can do to improve their putting through improved green reading.
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He shares interesting perspectives on the benefits of using the AimPoint Express green reading process.
Jamie talks about some tasks and drills that he assigns golfers to work on after an AimPoint Express class.
He discusses helping Tour Players to understand and adopt AimPoint Express.
Jamie also shares helping high-handicap golfers (15 handicap and above) to use AimPoint Green Reading to putt their best.
Jamie shares some of his most satisfying AimPoint Express coaching experiences.
Finally – Jamie | 99 |
<|fim_middle|> Granada's 'Zootime' and BBC2 'Life in the Animal World'. Alongside research and popular science writing, Desmond Morris has pursued a successful, part-time career as a surrealist painter.
Birth name: Desmond Morris
Born: Purton, Wiltshire, UK
Occupation: Zoologist
Disciplines: Zoology
Education: University of Birmingham; University of Oxford
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Desmond Morris (1928-), zoologist, applied the methods of ethology in the study of human behaviour, first published in his bestselling The Naked Ape (1967). In 1951, following a degree at the University of Birmingham, he joined Niko Tinbergen's animal behaviour research group the University of Oxford, working on his PhD on reproductive behaviour in sticklebacks. Between the 1956 and 1968he worked in television science - initially as Head of the Granada Television and Film Unit at the Zoological Society of London - writing and presenting | 138 |
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Eight<|fim_middle|>ar I feel like a web hacker at a music college, but really, my background is music production. I've spent so much time producing music with hopeless technology. I've tried to make a great vocal track with an old spring-reverb. I've discovered the sys-ex code for my Roland MT-32 to turn off the reverb on the bass drum and I've lost hours and hours of work when Alesis MMT-8 lost the track data. I was also a part of SourceForce with Mats Liljedahl and Bjarne Nyquist developing the most advanced MIDI-Xtra (Sequence-Xtra) for Macromedia Director and have spent a lot of time developing interactive music pedagogic tools.
Therefor, it's quite natural that my perspective on what I will explore in my research really is a music producers perspective. It's not about interactive composition, the function of music in games, music theory or interactive live performance even if a lot will relate to it.
The question is really about something like "how the music production technology for interactive application can be improved to support musical expressions currently not supported".
well…I know, it wasn't that definite. I'll be back. Refining.
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I sat down with my excellent co-supervisor, Per Mårtensson, the other week and got some good and hard questions to answer. It was clear that I wasn't clear at all about what I'm doing. Finally I saw the missing part in what I was trying to describe: I didn't see the thing that just was too obvious to myself.
Sometimes when you spend time with experts in a subject, you might forget that it's your subject as well. In my case I'm teaching Game music, Programming basics, Web Design, Project management at the Royal Music College in Stockholm for years. In companion with my music production expert colleagues Jan-Olof Gullö, Juhani Hemmilä and Hans Gardem | 179 |
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Princess has been named "Best Cruise Line in Alaska" 11 consecutive years by Travel Weekly magazine. In 2018, Princess will be hosting a record number of guests on seven ships this season. On board our ships, Alaska guests experience the award-winning program, North to Alaska, which includes unique Alaska onboard enrichment, entertainment and food and beverage offerings, as well as Discovery<|fim_middle|> for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of exceptional customer service. As an award-winning destination leader offering international cruise vacations, Princess carries two million guests each year to more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries ranging in length from three to 111 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK). | Channel and Animal Planet recommended and exclusive shore excursions, as part of the cruise line's Discovery at Sea partnership. Experience the best of the great land on a Princess cruisetour this summer, with 10-night fares from $1,049 per person. More information can be found at www.princess.com/alaska.
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern cruise ships renowned | 99 |
YOU'VE been on the hill for hours. You are tired and weary, on your last legs.
You need a rest, you need food, you need shelter. You need to get out of the wind and rain.
And then you see it; a lone light in the vast, wild landscape, a beacon drawing you onwards to a refuge from the elements. The bothy.
You open the door and are immediately welcomed into the warmth, greeted by like-minded souls already ensconced for the night.
They may be Scots, they may be from anywhere around the globe, but under the roof of this rudimentary shelter on this night they are all one.
Shared accommodation in Spartan conditions, but also shared hospitality, tales of a day on the hill in front of a roaring fire often accompanied by a dram or two.
Clothes hang from every possible hook or line drying out from the day's efforts, steam rising, a smell of many miles walked, thousands of feet ascended. There are bodies all over the floor, sometimes more on raised shelves lining the walls.
Some bothies have two or more rooms, some have upstairs bed space. Some even have a flushing loo or electricity, sheer luxury amongst minimalism at its most basic level.
Sometimes it's head to toe, and depending on whose toes you are nearest to will often impact on how well you sleep.
During the night the scurrying and scraping of little creatures can be heard as they move around the rucksacks looking for an apres-midnight feast.
The next morning you all get your gear together, hopefully now dried out<|fim_middle|> Films documentary "Bothy Life" which was shown on BBC2 Scotland on Wednesday, December 9.
Then get logged on to the MBA site and join up. Your contribution can be vital. It's a small price to pay to help this dedicated group keep up the good work. | , and go your separate ways. It's likely you will never see each other again. But for a few hours, you shared something special.
The Alpine countries may have their high huts, but a night in a Scottish bothy is a unique experience.
Most mountaineers and walkers will recognise this scenario. Most will have been glad to have had the use of a bothy at some point during their wanderings. So why is it that only a fraction are paid-up members of the Mountain Bothies Association?
This charity organisation does remarkable work in keeping nearly 100 remote buildings all over the country up to scratch to make sure they available for those who need shelter often at the most crucial times.
Maintenance work, along with the bulk of administration, is carried out by volunteers. It is financed mainly from membership subscriptions supplemented by generous donations from benefactors, some of whom wish to commemorate a relative or friend.
Many people benefit from the availability of these old estate cottages or converted farm outbuildings. Most times, they are used are part of a planned expedition to link chains of mountains or to cross the remoter parts of the country, but sometimes they can be lifesavers for those caught out in deteriorating weather.
The work of the MBA was showcased in the Hopscotch | 260 |
Home Yes (1971) 11/03/1<|fim_middle|>11-06
Ad - LA Times - 1971-10-31
Events - Circus - Vol 6, No 2 - November 1971
News - Mike Conway Benton - Circus - Vol 6, No 2 - November 1971
Wow! Rick Wakeman's first show in the US. Fragile would not be released
in the US until January of 1972, but a number of songs from Fragile
were played this night at the Whisky to the amazement of the crowd.
Yes opened the concert with Roundabout and Heart of the Sunrise had
people gasping for breath. When Yes had finished the first of two
sets some soul brothers who were there to see soul singer Mary Wells,
who was also on the bill, asked "What's the name of that group?" after
i replied Yes one of them said "Man They Is YES!"
Yesman Lee
Billboard Oct. 9, 1971:
Yes in Return Visit to the U.S.
NEW YORK - Yes, British group who scored heavily during its first U.S. tour in July, have scheduled a second trip, which will open at the Whisky A Go Go, Los Angeles, on Nov. 3. The group will be in the country for seven weeks and dates are being set.
In 1971 I saw Yes at the Whisky A Go Go (touring to support the recent release of 'Fragile'), and the opening act was Mary Wells. Truly bizarre. | 971 Los Angeles, California
Whisky A Go Go
Firebird Suite
Fragile (1972)
Mood For A Day
Heart Of The Sunrise
Wakeman Solo
Long Distance Runaround
The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)
Perpetual Change
Yours Is No Disgrace
Wells, Mary
November 1971 Whiskey a Go Go Concert Program
Preview - Fall 1971 North American Tour - Sounds - 1971-10-23
Events - Los Angeles Times - 1971-10-31
Photo by Chris Walter
Richard Cromelin - LA Times - 1971- | 154 |
I know, I know, I used blackberry and pistachio together in a recipe last month. And I also put pistachios in pretty much absolutely everything. I've mentioned before that I go through food obsessions and phases, and poor James has to put up with eating the same things over and over until I get bored and move onto something else. Basically, purple and green is just where it's at with<|fim_middle|>0 seconds or a minute to soften them up – some blenders (mine included) will struggle with absolutely rock hard frozen fruit. Pop your pistachios in a dry pan on a medium heat to toast for around 5 minutes – keep shaking them around now and then to make sure they don't burn.
Put your blackberries, yoghurt, and honey in a blender and blitz until smooth and thick. Taste, adjust honey if needed.
Chop your pistachios roughly and serve the frozen yoghurt sprinkled with chopped nuts, and some whole blackberries if you like. | me right now, I'm afraid, so that's what you get. Frozen yoghurt.
I never picked fruit as a child, living mainly in London and lacking that sort of bucolic rural upbringing, and so it never really occurred to me to do so as an adult until recently. A couple of summers ago, I was walking the dog of a dear friend who was temporarily immobile, post-surgery, and stumbled across the most incredible treasure-trove of untouched, heavy-ripe blackberries, just across the river from where our boat is moored.
It was part of our neighbouring nature reserve, and the plants had grown so high and wild that they'd formed winding paths through the field down to the river, each lined with dripping, plump fruit. We're not in blackberry season yet – although it's been so warm that perhaps it will come early this year – but when the time is right I am going to find my way back there again and gather a few tubs of berries to freeze for the colder months. Frozen yoghurt is only one of a thousand things to do with them.
Of course, you can buy perfectly lovely frozen fruit from the supermarket, but it makes me feel outdoorsy and practical to try and pick it myself occasionally. In reality, I am the least outdoorsy person you are likely to ever meet.
Anyway, we had what passes for a heat-wave in these parts last week (three full days of heat, anyone in an actual hot country is laughing at us right now), and all we really wanted to eat was ice cream. But I don't have an ice cream maker. And I'm kind of too impatient for all that setting, stirring, setting thing you have to do with a no-churn recipe. So instead, I give you frozen yoghurt. It's an incredibly simple recipe (as was last week's actually – clearly I am getting lazy). It's healthy-ish. But also nice, promise. You could legitimately have this for breakfast. I did have this for breakfast.
Obviously, you can make this with just about anything you like. I think raspberry and almond or blueberry and pecan would also be delicious, but hey, throw whatever you've got in the cupboards or the freezer in there and go wild. You could also stir through chocolate chips, crumbled biscuit, fudge pieces, cereal… That's the beauty of frozen yoghurt. It's adaptable.
Either get your blackberries out of the freezer ten minutes before you want to make this, or whack them in the microwave for 3 | 526 |
Arizona Diamondbacks 1, Washington Nationals 3
Matt Koch finally met a Cy Young winner he couldn't take down. But not for want of trying.
By Jim McLennan@AZSnakepit May 12, 2018, 12:09am EDT
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It looked like the wheels had come off the<|fim_middle|> second and third with no outs in the first. David Peralta tied the game up with his seventh homer in the third, but Scherzer immediately helped his own cause out with an RBI double to give Washington the lead back.
Koch, however, pitched well and allowed only a solo home-run the rest of the way, working eight innings and giving the bullpen a much needed breather. He was charged with three runs on seven hits and a walk, with three strikeouts. New call-up (and probable short-term Diamondback) Jake Barrett made his 2018 debut with a scoreless ninth. Peralta had two of the team's five hits, and there was a stretch of 19 batters for Arizona being set down in order. The team were 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position, all coming in the first two innings, and had 14 strikeouts with no walks.
Game #38, May 11: Diamondbacks 1, Nationals 3
Diamondbacks 1, Nationals 3: Live Beer at a Live Game
Gameday Thread, #38: 5/11 vs. Nationals
Third Base: Three Nominations | Kochmobile earlier, as a lead-off home-run was followed by a double, but Matt Koch settled down and avoided further damage. The D-backs wasted a golden opportunity to get to Max Scherzer, but couldn't score after having men on | 50 |
\section{Introduction}
The negative refraction index media, first considered by Veselago \cite{Veselago}, and recently realized in the form of metamaterials~\cite{Smith,Shelby} exhibit many fascinating properties \cite{Veselago2,Pendry1} and potential applications such as imaging beyond the diffraction limit \cite{Pendry2}. In such materials, commonly called left-handed media (LHM) due to left-handed triada of vectors $\vec E$, $\vec H$ and $\vec k$ of propagating waves, many usual optical phenomena become reversed, however some of them are unreversed, just to mention the so-called rotational Doppler effect \cite{Luo} as well as the spin Hall effect in LHM \cite{Luo2}. The class of reversed phenomena includes
refraction \cite{Pendry1,Shelby}, Goos - H\"{a}nchen shift~\cite{GHshift} and the Doppler effect \cite{Veselago}. The reversed Doppler shift has been observed in a variety of systems such as magnetic thin film~\cite{Spinwave}, photonic crystals~\cite{Dop_Opt}, transmission lines~\cite{Seddon} and acoustical metamaterials~\cite{Sound_Lee}. In dispersive media, the so-called complex Doppler effect occurs, when a monochromatic source generates wave modes of multiple frequencies \cite{Ziemkiewicz}.
Another example of reversed phenomena in LHM is the Cherenkov effect \cite{Veselago}. This radiation, which was discovered experimentally in 1934 by Cherenkov \cite{Cherenkov} and later described theoretically by Frank and Tamm \cite{Tamm} occurs when a charged particle moves at a speed exceeding the phase velocity of the waves in a medium and has been extensively applied for particle detection. In usual, right-handed materials, the angle of radiation is smaller than $\pi/2$, so that the energy is emitted in the forward direction.
One of the important feature of negative index materials is a negative value of the phase velocity so the Cherenkov effect is reversed and the waves are emitted in backward direction \cite{Veselago}. It has been observed experimentally by Xi \emph{et al.}\cite{Xi}. The Cherenkov radiation in LHM has been studied by Lu \emph{et al.} \cite{Lu} for both lossless and lossy cases and they found that maintaining a forward $k$ vector of radiation in negative index media exhibits a backward emission. An elegant review of Cherenkov radiation in photonic crystals describing a backward-pointing radiation cone and backward direction of emission was presented by Luo \emph{et al.} \cite{Luo_Phot}. More recently in \cite{Chen} it was pointed out that the reversed Cherenkov radiation has a distinct advantage which allows the photons and charged particle to naturally separate in opposite directions, minimizing their interference. Nowadays there is a considerable interest in developing a new class of velocity-sensitive particle detectors based on left-handed materials \cite{Lu} which can be used to enhance the radiation \cite{Duan} or control its emission angle \cite{Ginis}.
Here we present a simple, unified analytical description of the Doppler and Cherenkov phenomena in an idealized, dispersive medium. The description of the complex Doppler effect presented in our previous paper \cite{Ziemkiewicz} is extended to the two-dimensional case. It is shown that a moving, monochromatic source generates two distinct frequency modes and the generated field exhibits features of both the Doppler and the Cherenkov effects.
Starting from the first principles, we are able to explain the angular distribution of the energy for the fast and slow frequency modes of the two-dimensional, complex Doppler effect in LHM. Moreover, the reversed Cherenkov radiation emerges as a particular case of the presented theory as the source with the frequency $\omega_0=0$ is shown to be formally equivalent to a moving charge. The intrinsic feature of the reversed Cherenkov effect in the considered LHM is the lack of a source velocity threshold above which this phenomenon occurs. This fact is explained in a general way and is shown to have a different origin than in the case of periodic media such as nanowire structures \cite{Fernandes}.
The theoretical findings are confirmed by numerical simulations based on the Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) method which is a common tool in the study of electromagnetic wave propagation in various media \cite{Veselago2,KS_Taflove}. The performed numerical simulations are in agreement with our theoretical predictions based on the first principle approach.
This paper is organized as follows. In section 2 we present the theory of the complex Doppler effect in two-dimensional LHM, section 3 is devoted to the description of the simulation setup. A spatial structure of fields emitted by a moving source characterized by nonzero and zero frequency, describing the complex Doppler and the reversed Cherenkov effect respectively, is discussed in section 4. Conclusions are drawn in section 5. Finally, in Appendix A we prove that the Cherenkov cone angle varies only within small interval and is almost insensible to the source velocity.
\section{Theory}
Consider an observer C receiving wavefronts emitted by a point source moving at a velocity $\vec v$, where the initial angle between source-observer line and $\vec v$ is $\theta$, as shown on the Fig. \ref{Doppler_rys}. The radiation source has a nominal frequency $\omega_0 = \frac{2\pi}{T_0}$ in its own reference frame.
\begin{figure}[ht!]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[scale=0.6]{Fig1.eps}
\caption{Source of radiation moving with velocity $v$ emits two subsequent wave fronts at points A and B, towards observer C.}\label{Doppler_rys}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
Assuming that the first wavefront was emitted at $t=0$, the time instant in which it will be registered is
\begin{equation}
t_1 = \frac{a+b}{v_p(\omega)} = \frac{n(\omega)(a+b)}{c},
\end{equation}
where $v_p(\omega)$ is the phase velocity in the medium, and $n(\omega)$ is the refraction index. These quantities are observed in the reference frame of the detector and are functions of the detected frequency $\omega$. The second wavefront will arrive at the receiver at the time instant
\begin{equation}
t_2 = \frac{T_0}{\sqrt{1-\beta^2}} + \frac{n(\omega)d}{c},
\end{equation}
where $\beta = v/c$. The period measured by the observer will be
\begin{equation}
T = \left|\frac{T_0}{\sqrt{1-\beta^2}} - \frac{n(\omega)}{c}(a+b-d)\right|,
\end{equation}
where the absolute value was used to ensure that the period is a positive quantity. In a typical case, the distance $e$ traveled during a single period is negligible. Therefore, the angle $\alpha \approx 0$ and $b \approx d$. By using the relation
\begin{equation}
a = e \cos \theta = v\frac{T_0}{\sqrt{1-\beta^2}}\cos \theta,
\end{equation}
one obtains
\begin{equation}\label{DOPP1}
\omega = \omega_0 \left|\frac{\sqrt{1-\beta^2}}{1 - n(\omega)\beta \cos \theta}\right|,
\end{equation}
similar to the result obtained in \cite{Bazhanova},
where in our case the absolute value is necessary to ensure that the frequency is a positive quantity. The above relation is implicit and has multiple solutions in a dispersive medium, leading to the so-called the complex Doppler effect \cite{Frank}, where a monochromatic source generates multiple detected frequencies.
To solve the Eq. \ref{DOPP1}, one has to specify the dispersion relation of the medium. A remarkably simple description discussed by Veselago \cite{Veselago} in the context of the left-handed media is given by the Drude model, with the permittivity and permeability given by $\epsilon(\omega)= 1 - \frac{\omega_{pe}^2}{\omega^2}$ and $\mu(\omega)= 1 - \frac{\omega_{pm}^2}{\omega^2}$ respectively, where $\omega_{pe}$ and $\omega_{pm}$ depend on the metamaterial structure \cite{Pendry_6}. The proposed relations are applicable to a wide range of metamaterials \cite{Veselago2,Pendry_6}. For further simplification, one can assume $\omega_{pe} = \omega_{pm} = \omega_p$, so that the dispersion relation for the refraction index $n$ is
\begin{equation} \label{modDRU}
n(\omega) = 1 - \frac{\omega_p^2}{\omega^2}.
\end{equation}
With the above dispersion model, from Eq. (\ref{DOPP1}) one obtains two explicit solutions of the following form
\begin{eqnarray}\label{DOPP2}
\omega_1(\beta,\theta) = \frac{\omega_0\sqrt{1-\beta^2} + \sqrt{(1-\beta^2)\omega_0^2 - 4x(1-x)\omega_p^2}}{2(1-x)},\nonumber\\
\omega_2(\beta,\theta) = \frac{\omega_0\sqrt{1-\beta^2} - \sqrt{(1-\beta^2)\omega_0^2 - 4x(1-x)\omega_p^2}}{2(1-x)},
\end{eqnarray}
where
\begin{equation}
x = \beta\cos\theta.
\end{equation}
The important property of the Eqs. (\ref{DOPP2}) is the range of parameters where the frequencies $\omega_{i}$ are real, indicating non-evanescent wave modes detectable in the far field of the source. By taking, for simplicity, $\omega_0^2 = \frac{1}{2}\omega_p^2$ so that $n(\omega_0)=-1$, one obtains
\begin{equation}
\cos \theta \leq \frac{2 - \sqrt{2 + 2\beta^2}}{4 \beta}
\end{equation}
so that for sufficient source velocity, no propagating modes will be observed for the angle $\theta$ smaller than some limit value $0 \geq \theta_0 \geq \pi/2$. By inspecting the implicit Eq. (\ref{DOPP1}), one can see that for the negative value of the refraction index, the Doppler shift is reversed, so that the frequency of waves emitted in the forward direction ($\theta < \pi/2$) will be downshifted. In the considered model, the frequency of the upshifted modes at $\theta > \pi/2$ is inherently limited; as $\omega \rightarrow \omega_p$, the refraction index $n \rightarrow 0$ and the denominator of Eq. (\ref{DOPP1}) is equal to $1$. Therefore, the frequency $\omega_p$ cannot be exceeded when $\omega_0<\omega_p$. This means that a source having frequency $\omega_0$ such that $n(\omega_0)<0$ will generate only negative phase velocity modes with $n(\omega) < 0$.
\section{Simulation setup}
The performed simulations were based on a standard FDTD algorithm \cite{Yee} where the Maxwell's equations are solved in the time domain. A two-dimensional system with transverse magnetic field is chosen to facilitate the simulation of Cherenkov radiation \cite{Chen}; the electric field has two components in the plane of propagation $\vec E = [E_x,E_y,0<|fim_middle|>kov effect is reversed which is consistent with the negative value of the refraction index \cite{Veselago}. The group velocity contour for $V=0.3c$ is shown on the Fig. \ref{fig:6c}. In contrast to the Cherenkov effect in dispersionless medium, the frequency range of the emitted modes is limited, and their group velocities vary from $V_g=0$ at $\theta=90^0$ to $V_g \approx 0.19~c$ at $\theta=180^0$. Due to the low values of the group velocity, the outer cone is relatively narrow, and the radiation angle $\theta_1 \approx 120^o$. Again, the structure of the field in the snapshot presented in Fig. \ref{fig:6d} is in an excellent agreement with the analytical prediction. As expected, the radiation pattern presented in Fig. \ref{fig:6e} shows a narrow initial peak at $\theta=\theta_1$, followed by the slow modes at $\theta_0>\theta>\theta_1$.
When a single frequency is measured, the radiation angle agrees with the generic Cherenkov condition given by Eq. (\ref{rw2}) for the appropriate value of $n(\omega)$. Therefore, the performed simulations show a good agreement with prior simulations where a window function has been used to reduce frequency range \cite{Chen} and with experimental data obtained by Xi \emph{et al.}\cite{Xi}.
Surprisingly, the dependence of the cone angle on the source velocity is insignificant; the result for $V=0.8 c$ shown on the Fig. \ref{fig:6f} is almost indistinguishable from the case of $V=0.3 c$. This is confirmed on the Fig. \ref{fig:7a}, where the numerically computed relation $\theta_1(\beta)$ based on Eq. (\ref{rw1}) is shown. This interesting property depends on the dispersion relation of the medium and has been observed in various physical systems; for example, in the so-called Kelvin wake in water waves \cite{Georgi}, the group velocity is directly proportional to the phase velocity, which is given by Eq. (\ref{rw2}). This causes the Eq. (\ref{rw1}) to independent of the source speed; the details are presented in Appendix A.
One can see another significant departure from the typical Cherenkov effect in a dispersionless medium; the Eq. (\ref{DOPP5}) has a solution for any $1 \geq \beta \geq 0$. Therefore, there is no source velocity threshold above which the phenomenon occurs. Unless additional constraints are put on the dispersion model, the frequency and phase velocity of the wave modes can become arbitrarily small, matching the source velocity in accordance with the Eq. (\ref{rw2}) and producing radiation at any $\beta$. Such radiation without a velocity threshold has been observed with metallic gratings \cite{Purcell} and predicted to occur in periodic structures \cite{Luo} such as nanowire metamaterial \cite{Fernandes}. The Cherenkov radiation frequency varies considerably with source velocity (Fig. \ref{fig:7b}) but, in general, it is comparable to the resonant frequency of the medium $\omega_p$, so that it is defined by the material properties \cite{Burlak}.
\begin{figure}
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.25]{Fig6a.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:7a}
\end{minipage}%
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.25]{Fig6b.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:7b}
\end{minipage}
\caption{(a) The dependence of the cone angle on the source velocity. (b) The dependence of the wave frequency on the source velocity for $\theta=120^0$.}\label{fig:7}
\end{figure}
\section{Conclusion}
We presented an unified analytical description of the two-dimensonal Doppler and Cherenkov effects in an idealized, dispersive metamaterial. It was shown that a moving, monochromatic source generates two distinct frequency modes and the generated field exhibits features of both, the Doppler and the Cherenkov effects. We prove,
starting from the first principles, that the reversed Cherenkov radiation emerges as a particular case of the presented theory. The characteristic peculiarities
of the reversed Cherenkov effect in LHM, namely the backward direction of emission, the constant angle of maximum radiation intensity and the lack of a source velocity threshold above which this phenomenon occurs are explained on the basis of presented theory and confirmed by numerical simulations. Our results are in agreement with measurements obtained in the experiment performed by Xi \emph{et al.}\cite{Xi}. All these interesting features of the Cherenkov radiation in metamaterials characterized by Drude-like dispersion model might possibly provide a new way of frequency-based charged particle speed measurement, with the mechanical simplicity enabled by the constant radiation angle.
| ]$, and the magnetic field has a single component $\vec H = [0,0,H_z]$. To model the dispersive medium, the Auxiliary Differential Equations (ADE) method is used \cite{KS_Taflove}. The implementation is a straightforward extension of the method used in our preceding work \cite{Ziemkiewicz} and is based on the time domain calculation of the polarization and magnetization in the medium. In the considered Drude model, these quantities are given by equations of motion $\ddot{P} = \omega_p^2 E$ and $\ddot{M} = \omega_p^2 H$.
The source with frequency $\omega_0$ moving at a velocity $V$ along $\hat x$ axis is modeled as a time varying current density in the form
\begin{equation}
J = J_0 \exp\left[\frac{-(x-Vt)^2}{2\sigma^2}\right]\exp\left(\frac{-y^2}{2\sigma^2}\right)\exp(-i\omega_0 t).
\end{equation}
The above representation describes an oscillating dipole oriented along $x$ axis \cite{Luo_Phot}, where the usual Dirac delta function is replaced with sufficiently narrow Gaussian width, with the width $\sigma$ significantly smaller that the source wavelength $\lambda(\omega_0)$. The only relativistic effect taken into account is the time dilation affecting the frequency $\omega_0$, which is needed to keep the consistency with the relativistic description of the Doppler shift presented above. In the performed simulations, the Lorentz contraction and other factors affecting the field amplitude can be disregarded, as the following discussion of the radiation intensity is qualitative in nature and the relativistic effects at the considered speeds are not significant.
The simulation space is divided into 300x300 grid and is surrounded by absorbing boundaries to reduce reflections. The frequency $\omega_0$ was chosen to minimize the effect of the numerical dispersion and anisotropy \cite{KS_Taflove}. This is especially important in the case of a dispersive medium described above, where the high frequency modes are limited by the finite time step, and the low frequency, short wavelength modes are constrained by the spatial step.
\section{Spatial structure of the field}
Let's assume that the moving source emits a quasi-monochromatic wave packet with central frequency $\omega_0$. According to Eq. (\ref{DOPP2}), for any emission angle $\theta$, there are two wave modes $\omega_i(\theta)$, $i=1,2$. Therefore, the wavefronts will propagate at an angle-dependent phase velocity $V_{pi}(\theta)=V_{pi}[\omega(\theta)]$. However, their envelopes will move at a group velocity $V_{gi}(\theta) = c/\left(n(\omega) + \omega\frac{\partial n}{\partial \omega}\right)$ which is assumed to be positive. When $V_g \cos \theta < V$, the emitted field will be detectable only behind the source, forming the so-called group cone \cite{Carusotto}. In dispersive media, its apex angle may differ significantly from the usually considered wave cone formed by the wavefronts. The situation is shown on the Fig. \ref{fig:2}. Assuming that the medium is isotropic and lossless, the phase velocity will be parallel to the group velocity.
\begin{figure}[ht!]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[scale=0.4]{Fig2.eps}
\caption{Radiation cone formed by a single mode emitted at a given angle $\theta$. Dashed line indicates the wavefront.}\label{fig:2}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
As it follows from the geometry of the~Fig.~\ref{fig:2}, the cone half apex angle $\alpha$ can be expressed as
\begin{equation}\label{rw0}
\tan \alpha = \frac{V_g(\theta) \sin \theta}{V - V_g(\theta) \cos \theta}.
\end{equation}
To deduce the whole radiation pattern of the moving source, one has to consider the wave modes for all angles $\theta$. An elegant way of presentation was pointed out in \cite{Luo_Phot} and it consists of plotting the group velocity $V_g(\theta)$ as a contour and comparing it to the source velocity. By doing this, one can visualize the distance traveled by the source and the wave envelope at some given time, recreating the spatial structure of the radiated field. An example of such construction for $\beta=0.3c$ and $n(\omega_0)=-1$ is shown on the Fig. \ref{fig:3a} and the corresponding field snapshot is presented on the Fig. \ref{fig:3b}. The solutions of Eq. (\ref{DOPP2}) define two contours $V_{gi}(\theta)$. The high frequency modes $\omega_1(\theta)$ are comparable to the nominal frequency $\omega_0$ and are characterized by relatively high group velocity $V_{g1}(\theta)$. This solution can be associated with the usual Doppler effect; the backwards moving waves ($\theta > \pi/2$) are upshifted, with their group velocity exceeding the value of $V_g(\omega_0) = c/3$. Also, the transverse Doppler shift for the waves emitted in a direction perpendicular to the source motion is caused only by the relativistic effects, so in the low velocity regime $\omega_1(\pi/2)\approx\omega_0$. For the forward moving waves, the frequency and the group velocity drops quickly as $\theta \rightarrow \theta_0$, possibly becoming much smaller than $V$ and leading to the Cherenkov-like radiation pattern. The second wave mode $\omega_2$ is characterized by small group velocity. A characteristic point of this solution is $\theta=\pi/2$, where $\omega_2 = 0$. As the angle approaches this value, the frequency becomes arbitrarily small. In a realistic scenario, the amount of the downshift is limited to the range where the dispersion model in Eq. (\ref{modDRU}) is applicable. Moreover, the low frequency modes are more affected by the absorption \cite{Ziemkiewicz}, making their detection difficult.
\begin{figure}
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.37]{Fig3a.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:3a}
\end{minipage}%
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.27]{Fig3b.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:3b}
\end{minipage}
\caption{(a) Radiation cones of the two Doppler modes at $\beta=0.3c$ and $n(\omega_0)=-1$. The angles $\theta_1$ and $\theta_2$ mark the direction of radiation forming the cone. (b) The group velocity contour imposed on the field snapshot calculated with FDTD method.}\label{fig:3}
\end{figure}
The space taken by the radiated field is limited by the maximum value of cone angle $\alpha$ measured between the source velocity and a line tangent to the group velocity contour (Fig. \ref{fig:3a}). Its value can be determined by solving $\partial \tan \alpha/\partial \theta = 0$, which leads to
\begin{equation}\label{rw1}
V_g^2 = V \frac{\partial V_g}{\partial \theta}\sin \theta + V V_g \cos \theta.
\end{equation}
The angle $\theta$ obtained from the above equation marks the point of intersection and, according to the Fig. \ref{fig:2}, describes the direction of radiation forming the cone. As it was shown in \cite{Carusotto} at this angle, the maximum of the radiation maximum intensity is expected. This is due to the fact that for all angles near $\theta$, the cone angle $\alpha$ is almost the same, so that constructive interference occurs.
In a dispersionless medium (e. g. $V_g=V_p$ and $\partial V_g/\partial \theta = 0$), the Eq. (\ref{rw1}) reduces to the classic relation for the Cherenkov radiation angle
\begin{equation}\label{rw2}
\cos \theta = \frac{V_p}{V}.
\end{equation}
In the case of a dispersive material, the Eq. (\ref{rw1}) can be solved separately for the two modes $V_{gi}(\theta)$, yielding characteristic angles $\theta_i$. These critical angles, as well as and the associated cones described by Eq. (\ref{rw0}) are shown on the Fig. \ref{fig:3a}. One can see that the first, wide cone is formed by the high frequency modes $\omega_1$. The radiation is emitted at an angle $\theta_1<\pi/2$ and the wavefronts are roughly parallel to the cone surface, in a manner similar to the Cherenkov radiation (Fig. \ref{fig:3b}). The low frequency modes $\omega_2$ form a much narrower cone. The emission angle $\theta_2 > \pi/2$ and the wavefronts are almost perpendicular to the cone surface which is a characteristic feature of the reversed Cherenkov effect \cite{Chen}. The first contour $V_{g1}(\theta)$ becomes almost circular for $\theta>\theta_1$. In this area, the radiated field is very similar to the case of the Doppler effect in dispersionless medium - a detector positioned at an angle $\theta$ will register only single wave mode, so that the wave frequency $\omega(\theta)$ can be readily measured.
On the other hand, as the angle approaches $\theta_0$, the frequency of the both modes changes quickly, so the field measured along some finite angle range around $\theta_0$ has a wide spectrum.
Further analysis of this case is presented on the Fig. \ref{fig:4}. The field snapshot from the FDTD simulation is presented in Fig. \ref{fig:4a}. Clearly, the obtained cones divide the radiated field into three distinct regions. The highest field amplitude is generated by the modes traveling along the direction $\theta_1$ and forming the outer cone. The inner cone is formed by the $\omega_2(\theta_2)$ modes. Another significant direction is $\theta_0$, where the field is a superposition of many modes with a wide range of group velocities, so that it is spreading over time. These findings are confirmed by the calculated time-averaged value of the Poynting vector $\vec S = \vec E \times \vec H$ shown on the Fig. \ref{fig:4b}. One can see that the initial radiation pattern shows a wide peak at $\theta \approx \theta_1$ which is formed by the fast modes $\omega_1$. After the time needed for these modes to leave the simulation area, the intensity peaks formed by the slow modes $\omega_2$ can be observed. They are centered around $\theta_0$ and $\theta_2$. As it is shown on the Fig. \ref{fig:4c}, there is significant difference in the absolute value of the phase velocity between the fast modes $\omega_1$ and slow modes $\omega_2$. In the latter case, it is significantly smaller than $V$. Finally, the measured frequencies presented in Fig. \ref{fig:4d} are also in a good agreement with the predicted value. To illustrate the influence of the source velocity on the field structure, another simulation was performed for $\beta=0.1$. The results are shown on Figs. \ref{fig:4e} and \ref{fig:4f}. In this case, the group velocity of the first mode $\omega_1$ is always significantly higher than $V$, so that no cone is formed and the radiation pattern differs only slightly from the field of radiating, stationary dipole. The second mode $\omega_2$ is characterized by a very low group velocity, forming a very narrow cone, barely visible in the field snapshot in Fig. \ref{fig:4e}.
\begin{figure}
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.21]{Fig4a.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:4a}
\end{minipage}%
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.33]{Fig4b.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:4b}
\end{minipage}
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.33]{Fig4c.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:4c}
\end{minipage}%
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.33]{Fig4d.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:4d}
\end{minipage}
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.21]{Fig4e.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:4e}
\end{minipage}%
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.33]{Fig4f.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:4f}
\end{minipage}
\caption{Simulation results for the complex Doppler effect at $\beta = 0.3$ and $n(\omega_0)=-1$. (a) Field snapshot at t=500. The cones clearly divide the space into distinct areas. (b) Angular distribution of energy for the fast modes centered around $\theta_1$ and the low frequency modes at $\theta_0$ and $\theta_2$. (c) The phase velocity contour. The radius of the black circle is equal to the source speed. (d) The frequency as a function of angle measured in the area where the field is monochromatic. (e) Field snapshot for $\beta=0.1$. (f) The group velocity contour for $\beta=0.1$.}\label{fig:4}
\end{figure}
\begin{figure}
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.33]{Fig5a.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:6a}
\end{minipage}%
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.21]{Fig5b.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:6b}
\end{minipage}
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.33]{Fig5c.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:6c}
\end{minipage}%
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.21]{Fig5d.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:6d}
\end{minipage}
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.33]{Fig5e.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:6e}
\end{minipage}%
\begin{minipage}[b]{.5\linewidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.33]{Fig5f.eps}
\subcaption{}\label{fig:6f}
\end{minipage}
\caption{Cherenkov radiation for $\beta = 0.3$. (a) Group velocity contour in dispersionless dielectric with $n=4$. (b) Field snapshot at t=500, showing typical Cherenkov cone. (c) Group velocity contour in left-handed medium. (d) Field snapshot at t=500, showing reversed Cherenkov effect. (e) Radiation pattern for $\beta = 0.3$, exhibiting a narrow peak at $\theta_1$. (f) Radiation pattern for $\beta = 0.8$.}\label{fig:6}
\end{figure}
It is important to note the difference between the obtained radiation patterns and the Cherenkov effect. Here, the source of radiation is characterized by the nominal frequency $\omega_0$. Moreover, the absolute value of the phase velocity of the first mode is significantly larger than $V$ (Fig. \ref{fig:4c}), so that the condition in Eq. (\ref{rw2}) cannot be met. One can also see that the cone angle $\theta_1 < \pi/2$ which characterizes a non-reversed Cherenkov effect, despite the fact that the phase velocity is negative. Finally, for $\theta>\theta_1$, the cone transforms in a continuous manner into the typical Doppler shifted field pattern, generated by radiating point source. On the other hand, the second, narrower cone is formed by the modes characterized by $|V_{p2}| < V$ and $V_{g2} < V$; the radiation pattern is simpler, closely resembling the case of the reversed Cherenkov effect.
To compare the results to the generic Cherenkov radiation, our source model can be adapted to simulate a moving charge by assuming $\omega_0=0$. Under such condition, the Eq. (\ref{DOPP1}) describes wave modes with frequency $\omega=\vec k \cdot \vec V = n \beta \cos \theta$, generating the spectrum of a point charge moving with velocity $V$. A particle of small but finite dimension moving along x axis can be modeled as a charge density \cite{Burlak}
\begin{equation}
\rho(x,y,t) = \rho_0 \exp\left[\frac{-(x-Vt)^2}{2\sigma^2}\right]\exp\left(\frac{-y^2}{2\sigma^2}\right),
\end{equation}
which corresponds to the source current \cite{Lu}
\begin{equation}
J = \rho_0V \exp\left[\frac{-(x-Vt)^2}{2\sigma^2}\right]\exp\left(\frac{-y^2}{2\sigma^2}\right).
\end{equation}
As a test case, a simulation was performed in a dispersionless dielectric characterized by $n=4$. The charge moving at a velocity $V=0.3~c$ is expected to create a cone at the angle $\theta_1 = \arccos (V_p/V) \approx 34^o$. The geometrical construction based on the group velocity contour is presented on the Fig. \ref{fig:6a}. The field snapshot is shown on the Fig. \ref{fig:6b}. The Cherenkov cone is clearly visible and its angle matches the theoretical prediction.
In the case of a dispersive medium described by Eq. (\ref{modDRU}), the Doppler shift Eqs. (\ref{DOPP2}) remain valid for $\omega_0=0$, reducing to a single solution
\begin{equation}\label{DOPP5}
\omega_1(\beta,\theta) = \omega_2(\beta,\theta)= \omega_p\sqrt{\frac{-\beta\cos\theta}{1-\beta\cos\theta}}.
\end{equation}
One can check that for any angle $\theta$, the phase velocities of the wave modes described by above relation fulfill the Eq. (\ref{rw2}). This important property should be stressed; in the classical Cherenkov radiation, the single radiation angle is a function of the two constants - the phase velocity and the source velocity. Here, the phase velocity of the emitted mode varying, being a function of the source speed and angle $\theta$. In other words, the radiation pattern is a superposition of cones corresponding to different group velocities \cite{Luo}. The real value of the frequency associated with propagating waves is obtained from Eq. (\ref{DOPP5}) only for $\theta>\theta_0=\pi/2$. This means that the Cheren | 4,447 |
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As I have written about many times, the U.S. economy has joined with nearly every other economy around the globe in a period of synchronized economic growth that the world has not seen in over a decade.
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U.S. Trucking Boom
We just experienced a robust Christmas season for retailers. In fact, it was the best since 2011. When you add in that manufacturers are also shipping more cargo – industrial production recently experienced the largest year-over-year gain since 2010 – it makes it a great time to be in the trucking industry.
We saw the ratio of loads in need of movement to trucks available in December hit the highest level on record. Then, in early January, just one truck was available for every 12 loads needing to be delivered according to online freight marketplace DAT Solutions LLC. That was the most unbalanced marketplace since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in October 2005. Moving into late January, that number only dropped to one truck for every 10 loads.
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This is significant since January is typically a quiet month for the industry. Yet this year, the national average spot truckload rates have been higher than during the peak season in 2007.
That has led to rising costs to get something shipped. The spot rate to hire a 53-foot tractor trailer has risen by 24% over the past year to<|fim_middle|> before with regard to electric trucks, Volvo AB (OTC: VOLVY), which is the world's second-largest truck manufacturer.
On January 31, Volvo raised its forecast for the U.S. truck market saying that it expected deliveries to rise 7%. It said this would bring the company much closer to its goal of lifting operating profit consistently above 10% of revenue.
As I said, Volvo is a leader in the electric truck segment too. It is testing a hybrid powertrain for long-haul heavy-duty trucks that is all part of its Super Truck project working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy. Here are some of its features:
It recovers energy when driving downhill on slopes steeper than 1%, or when braking. The recovered energy is stored in the vehicle's batteries and used to power the truck in electric mode on flat roads or low gradients.
It also has an enhanced version of Volvo Trucks' driver support system I-See, which has been developed specially for the hybrid powertrain, which analyzes the upcoming topography using information from GPS and the electronic map.
For long hauls, it is estimated that the hybrid powertrain will allow the combustion engine to be shut off for up to 30% of driving time.
Two U.S. Trucking Opportunities
Two U.S.-based firms that I like as beneficiaries of this ongoing trucking boom (which I can expect to last into 2019) are the aforementioned XPO Logistics and Navistar International. Here are some details on these two companies for you…
XPO Logistics is a top ten global logistics firm with operations in both logistics and transportation in 32 countries. Customers trust XPO with an average of 160,000 shipments and over seven billion inventory units every day.
It currently generates about $15 billion in annual revenue, with about 60% of that coming from the U.S. The breakdown between its two segments shows that roughly 63% of revenue comes from transportation (trucking and brokerage), with the remaining 37% from logistics. The logistics segment includes e-commerce fulfillment and warehousing operations.
XPO actually owns 16,000 tractors; 39,000 trailers; 10,000 53-feet intermodal boxes, and 5,200 chassis.11,000 trucks are contracted via independent operators and it brokers more than one million trucks. XPO also owns 440 cross-docks and 767 contract logistics facilities.
It is also an innovator in the industry with the use of advanced robotics and automation and leading -edge software and cloud-based platform. These innovations helped XPO to be named the top-performing U.S. company by Forbes on its 2017 Global 2000 list.
Navistar International manufactures International brand commercial and military trucks, school and commercial buses as well as diesel engines. Trucks make up most of its revenues, generating 67.8% of the total in 2017. The company has issued positive guidance for 2018 saying it expects revenues to be in the range of $9 to $9.5 billion versus $8.6 billion in fiscal 2017.
The company should benefit from the launch of new products. In order to strengthen the Class 8 lineup, the company introduced a new 12.4 liter engine – A26 – in February 2017. This new lighter-weight engine will provide a competitive entry to the company in the 13 liter segment, which constitutes about 50% of the Class 8 market. Navistar also started delivering new International brand vehicles with A26 engines. On the electric truck front, by 2019, Navistar plans to unveil an electric medium-duty truck in conjunction with Volkswagen.
A year ago (February 2017), Navistar unveiled a strategic alliance with Volkswagen's truck division. Volkswagen purchased a 16.6% stake in Navistar for $256 million. This alliance should definitely broaden the company's technology options and widen its range of products and services.
The lesson here is that you don't have to limit your investments, if you're looking for growth, to just sectors like technology or healthcare. Sometimes you can find growth opportunities in places you'd least expect.
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Click here to read the transcript or here to exit. | over $2 per mile. Of course, many companies are being forced to pay a lot more than that if they want to jump to the front of the line and definitely have their goods delivered on time.Not surprising then that the consultancy FTR said the rate of active truck utilization stood at 100%, versus a 10-year average of 93%. In other words, there was no excess capacity in the system.
The situation is likely to get worse in April when produce shipments pick up. And this year we have a special factor – the full enforcement by the federal government of the ELD rules kicks in. An ELD is an electronic logging device in truck cabs that will monitor whether truck drivers are getting the amount of rest required by law. Truckers will be limited to driving only 11 hours per day. Trucks without the devices may be removed from the road.
All of these factors add up to great news for the stocks of companies involved in trucking and logistics. One such company is XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO), which I will discuss in a moment. But there is also another obvious beneficiary of this boom.
Truck Manufacturers Also Booming
That beneficiary happens to be the companies that manufacture heavy-duty trucks. December saw the most Class 8 trucks (that most commonly used on long-hauls) ordered in three years. According to ACT Research, there were 37,500 such vehicles ordered, a rise of 76% from a year earlier.
And January was even a better month for the truck manufacturers! There were 48,700 heavy-duty trucks ordered. That is double the year-ago level and is the most big rigs ordered in 12 years.
The top truck manufacturing companies include: Daimler AG (OTC: DDAIY), Navistar International (NYSE: NAV), and a company that I've spoken about | 390 |
Interview with DETROIT's award-winning scenic designers, Isabel and Moriah Curley-Clay
DETROIT set design by Isabel and Moriah Curley-Clay.
Q & A with Isabel and Moriah Curley-Clay, scenic design for Detroit:
Q. The set for Detroit is very realistic even though there are surreal moments in the production. How did both the real and surreal influence your design?
A. The story is textually quite grounded in reality and really calls for a realistic set for the start of the play. There are also references in the text as to what sort of houses these are and the type of neighborhood it is, or rather what the neighborhood was when the houses were built. To start off we did a bit of research on houses and subdivisions built in the time period to get a feel for what we might expect to see. One of our grandmothers lived in a neighborhood like this one so we drew from that as well. The moments towards the end of the play are also very specific and (without giving it away) for various reasons can not be done in a realistic fashion on stage. Because of the needs of that moment we had to figure out how we could accomplish, or how we thought we could accomplish what was needed and then design much of the rest of the scenery around that. There was also the need to establish a certain spatial relationship between the two yards and a lot of discussion went into that as well.
Q. Detroit is one of those plays that is very much in your face during the entire wild ride. The set is also very much in your face, making the audience feel like they are part of the party. What went into the decision of making it so intimate?
A. Well partly that was dictated by the needs of the play and the wonderful intimacy of<|fim_middle|> we found the rest.
Q. The set involves a quick change. Without revealing too much about what that is, what was the process like in figuring out how to achieve this?
A. We came up with a couple of ways to do it, then had discussions with Lisa and Jeff about timing, crew, etc. It changed a couple of times until everyone was happy with the plan both visually and technically. The most challenging part was figuring out how to make the change as quickly as possible with as few crew people as possible (they were occupied elsewhere) while still trying to obscure the physical part. Mary Parker (lighting design) and Mike Post (sound and projection design) really did a great job focusing the action where it needed to be and help make that transition work smoothly without being distracting to the moment.
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Q. Your sets, especially the one for Detroit, are very detailed. How do you find that happy balance between necessary and ambiance?
A. For us it always goes back to story. Sometimes a script really needs to have a realistic space to make the most of the story, sometimes metaphor or broad strokes are best, it depends on the script and what the core of it is. You can put the facade of two back yards onstage with basic generic choices and that would function for the play but when we design we try to tell the story of the place, what is going on and what the history of the space is- or sometimes the lack of history or lack of specificity is what is important to a script. It's harder to do with realistic sets, especially contemporary ones because your audience will know if something is off. When we design abstract spaces we have come up with all the rules for the space and so the details live within those sets of rules but it's more finite.
Q. The two backyards are very different. Did you have a favorite during the design process and why?
A. Yes, they are different. I don't think either of us had a favorite. The rundown side might have been a little more fun to add history to, but it was also more challenging since it's hard to do any sort of realistic overgrowth in such an intimate space. The other side was fun too though because the character of Mary is so specific. We had to really think about what choices she would have made within the frame of the sort of house this is and her economic situation.
Q. Detroit's set is the kind that is meant to be imperfect with certain elements. What was it like to plan out these imperfections and design a set that was meant to be flawed?
A. That is kind of a fun part since we are always looking at where we can add character to scenic elements it's nice when you are asked to do so by the playwright. The door that doesn't quite work is actually a door Jeff [Adler] (technical director of Horizon Theatre) had somewhere in the building. The sheets in the windows for one of the houses were one of those things that was mentioned in the script but we wanted something that looked like a sheet your grandmother would have, Kate [Bidwell LaFoy] (props designer) found one of them and | 581 |
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Centrick redesigns the Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival
The festival sparks conversations while educating and stimulating minds about the importance of conservation, preservation, and protection of the world
BestMediaInfo Bureau Delhi, November 22, 2021
Centrick has redesigned "The Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival", and its communication. It has even brought onboard OML and Insider.in as partners taking their experience with online festivals, ticketing, and streaming into account. The festival will be live from December 14 to December 17, 2021.
It sparks conversations while educating and stimulating minds about the importance of conservation, preservation, and protection of the world and strives to foster an understanding for a harmonious co-existence between nature and mankind.
The film festival showcases documentaries by nationally and internationally acclaimed film companies, film-makers, other film festivals, and production houses such as BBC, National Geographic, Ornithology Lab, Max Muller, Alliance Francais, Icon Films, British Council, Gulo Films, Uranium Film Festival, CMS V<|fim_middle|> Health of Nature"
The identity while highlighting the theme "The Health of Society"
The identity while highlighting the theme "The State of Food Systems"
Main Film:
Three more films were created to showcase each of the topics that will be covered this year.
Health of Nature: The film poses a question about what we do for nature when nature so selflessly gives us the very essence of life.
Health of Society: The film is a reminder of just how much nature has sacrificed for us to fight the pandemic.
The State of Food Systems: The film reflects on the difference in the nutritional value of food systems across generations.
Tags: Centrick Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival | atavaran, CSE, Down to Earth, Bedi Universal, Riverbank Studios and the Woodpecker Film Festival. There are also panel discussions with renowned environmentalists, journalists, and conservationists, along with exhibitions that feature nature captured by photographers from across the world.
Films have been produced to drive home the thought of "Creating A Harmonious Co-Existence Between Nature And Mankind". The story revolves around Mother Nature and her relationship with us, how she has given us everything unconditionally, leaving us with the thought - what have we given Her in return?
To start with, the new identity has been conceptualised to add dynamism and enable it to render beautifully on the back of the topics that will be held each year.
Arti Kirloskar, Convener of the festival, said, "There is a tremendous need of the hour to expedite environmental protection for our own survival. We were in a fix on how to take this mission forward during the pandemic as our physical festival could not be held. So rather than seeing the present pandemic as an obstruction to holding the festival, we embarked on a two-fold mission. One, going online to make it global and two, providing programmes by experts to throw some light on the possible basic causes that led to the current pandemic situation, and if the human race has to face such situations effectively, what changes need to be made within ourselves and around us, now as well as in the future. Centrick has been an effective brand custodian and partner to deliver this."
Roy Menezes, Partner and Chief Creative Officer at Centrick, said," This is what we love about our partnership with Kirloskar. The trust, the diverse creative avenues, and the scale it brings to the table. Here is a brand that actually brings alive its brand message through experiential ideas, engaging experiences and meaningful content. What more could we at Centrick ask for?"
The team has also come up with four identities, of which one is the main, and the others highlight the themes of "Health of Nature", "Health of Society", and the "State of Food Systems".
To start with, the identity has been conceptualised to add dynamism and enable it to render beautifully on the back of the topics that will be held each year.
The Main Dynamic Identity:
The identity while highlighting the theme "The | 477 |
In an<|fim_middle|> be some of the veteran pitchers they've got. "Now you're talking about the left-hander, Jon Niese, who's had his injury issues but when he's been healthy he's been pretty good. And then you've got a guy like Bartolo Colon, who at 11 million bucks is what he is. He's a guy you can plug into a rotation. Depending on how the market shakes out, that might be the going rate. That's a decision they must make, and that's why they're sort of caught in between, because if they put those higher end guys in play then I think a lot of options open up. But if they don't, I think they've got a juggling act here to try to make something out of Jon Niese and Bartolo Colon." Given the team's desire to acquire a corner outfielder with power, could the Mets view Red Sox left fielder Yoenis Cespedes as a possible target? "I think they're clearly intrigued by him because they need the power. But this is an organization that values on-base percentage and that's a strike against him," said Carig. "Let's put it this way. I think if the Red Sox would put him in play, I would imagine they would get better offers elsewhere. I can't imagine a scenario where the Mets are putting their better chips in play for a guy like Cespedes, just because for all the power he brings, that lack of being able to get on base is a big strike against him. I would think that would make them wary of really pursuing him super-hard going into the winter time." To listen to the complete interview with Carig, click here. To listen to the Hot Stove Show in its entirety, click here. | interview on WEEI's Hot Stove Show, Mets beat reporter Marc Carig or Newsday described New York's National League club as being "somewhere in between" as they chart an offseason course, particularly as it pertains to the possibility of dealing starting pitchers. At a time when Matt Harvey is expected back for the start of next season, the team has a number of high-end talented young pitchers from which to deal -- including Rookie of the Year finalist Jacob deGrom (9-6, 2.69, 9.2 Ks/9 in 140 1/3 innings in 2014), right-hander Zack Wheeler (11-11, 3.54, 9.1 Ks/9 in 185 1/3 innings) and top prospect Noah Syndergaard (a 22-year-old with a 3.25 ERA, 10.0 Ks/9 and 2.6 walks per nine in his minor league career, including a 4.60 ERA in the hitter's paradise of Triple-A Las Vegas in 2014). The team's pitching inventory also includes less glamorous but nonetheless useful options such as left-hander Jon Niese (9-11 with a 3.40 ERA in 30 starts in 2014, under contract for $16 million total over the next two years with two team options through 2018) and right-hander Bartolo Colon (15-13, 4.09 ERA in 202 1/3 innings in 2014; one year remaining on his two-year, $20 million deal). "They've certainly got some choices. They're somewhere in between," explained Carig. "Their two biggest needs are a corner outfielder with power, particularly a right-handed bat. That would be one. And right behind that would be a shortstop. I think any team that could offer one of those things to them becomes of extreme interest. Now it becomes a question of whether the Mets want to put in play their best trade chips. '€¦ "They've got a really good core of young arms who would make a deal go. We're taking Noah Syndergaard, their top pitching prospect, Jacob deGrom, who's probably going to be the Rookie of the Year. It's those guys where they've got to decide, are we going to put that in play? Zack Wheeler had a very good first full season in the major leagues this year. If you start talking about those types of guys, now you've got the keys to the kingdom. Now you can make something happen. I don't think they've shown much indication of wanting to do that. So the second level would | 585 |
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Political Dynamics of Transnational Agrarian Movements by Marc Edelman and Saturnino M. Borras, Jr. offers a state-of-the-art review of scholarship on transnational peasant and farmer movements, a synthetic history of those movements from the early twentieth century to the present, and an analytical guide to research. Published<|fim_middle|>, soberanía alimentaria y derechos de las y los campesinos. Junto con la introducción, constituyen una muestra de los tipos de debates que animan este campo de estudio y acción, y presentan los estudios agrarios críticos, los debates y la bibliografía relevantes a los diversos públicos que tienen inquietudes por el mundo rural.
Global Land Grabs: History, Theory and Method (Routledge 2015), edited by Marc Edelman, Carlos Oya and Saturnino Borras, Jr., considers the surge of land grabbing that swept Africa, Asia and Latin America and even some regions of Europe and North America since the 2008 world food crisis. Early analyses of land grabbing focused on foreign actors, biofuels and Africa, and pointed to catastrophic consequences for the rural poor. Subsequently scholars carried out local case studies in diverse world regions. This volume advances the discussion to a new stage, critically scrutinizing alarmist claims of the first wave of research, probing the antecendents of today's land grabbing, examining large-scale land acquisitions in light of international human rights and investment law, and considering anew longstanding questions in agrarian political economy about forms of dispossession and accumulation and grassroots resistance.
Global Land Grabbing and Political Reactions 'from Below' (Routledge, 2018), edited by Marc Edelman, Ruth Hall, Saturnino M. Borras, Jr., Ian Scoones, Ben White and Wendy Wolford, analyzes the varied and complex responses "from below" to land grabbing in diverse world regions. These reactions include violent resistance, outright expulsions, everyday "weapons of the weak," and demands for better terms of incorporation into land deals.
Critical Perspectives on Food Sovereignty (Routledge, 2015), edited by Marc Edelman, James C. Scott, Amita Baviskar, Saturnino M. Borras Jr., Eric Holt-Giménez, Deniz Kandiyoti, Tony Weis, and Wendy Wolford is a pioneering contribution to the study of food politics and critical agrarian studies, where food sovereignty has emerged as a pivotal concept over the past few decades, with a wide variety of social movements, on-the-ground experiments, and policy innovations under its broad banner. Despite its growing popularity, the history, theoretical foundations, and political program of food sovereignty have only occasionally received in-depth analysis and critical scrutiny. The aim of this collection is to advance this important frontier of research and organizing, and put food sovereignty on a stronger footing as a mobilizing frame, a policy objective, and a plan of action for the human future. This book is volume 2 of Global Agrarian Transformations, published in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Journal of Peasant Studies.
"Development is a matter of life and death," Marc Edelman and Angelique Haugerud argue in the Introduction to their edited volume, The Anthropology of Development and Globalization: From Classical Political Economy to Contemporary Neoliberalism (London: Blackwell, 2005). They ask whether development is a powerful vision of a better life for the half of the world's population who subsist on two dollars a day or whether it is a failed Enlightenment "master narrative." This book provides an encyclopedic overview of the history of the field, with extensive critical commentaries from the editors and contributions from thirty-one other authors.
Social Democracy in the Global Periphery: Origins, Challenges, Prospects by Richard Sandbrook, Marc Edelman, Patrick Heller, and Judith Teichman (Cambridge, 2007; Turkish edition Phonix Yayinevi, 2012) examines social-democratic experiments in the Global South and their viability in the face of globalization. It analyzes four exemplary cases: Kerala (India), Costa Rica, Mauritius, and Chile (1964-73, and since 1990). These exemplars demonstrate that socioeconomic development and democracy can occur under divergent circumstances of capitalist transformation. They stand out as significant exceptions in a developing world mired in poverty, inequality, illiteracy, hunger, and authoritarian and corrupt governance. Their relative success in responding to globalization's challenges derives from the legacies of past social-democratic policies: human capital investment, good infrastructure, industrial policies, and an advanced capability for conflict management.
In the Introduction to Transnational Agrarian Movements Confronting Globalization (Wiley-Blackwell, 2008; Indonesian edition, Sekolah Tinggi Pertanahan Nasional & Sajogyo Institute, 2010) editors Saturnino M. Borras, Jr., Marc Edelman and Cristóbal Kay ask how recent changes in global political-economy have affected the capacity of the "rural poor" to understand their condition, assess political opportunities and threats, frame their worldviews, forge collective identities and solidarity, build movements and launch interlinked collective actions. Borras, Edelman and Kay analyze little-known transnational agrarian movements of the early twentieth century and contemporary high-profile global alliances, such as Vía Campesina. Readers of this book will also encounter peasants and farmers who struggle at home and traverse national borders to challenge the World Trade Organization, activists in Brazil who uproot genetically modified soybeans, forest dwellers in Indonesia who chop down rubber plantations to cultivate rice to feed their families, "runaway villages" in China that take up arms to resist corrupt officials, and Mexican migrants who, having exited in desperation, return from abroad to transform their communities. The book is also available in Bahasa Indonesia.
Ciencia social en Costa Rica: Experiencias de vida e investigación (Editorial de la Universidad de Costa Rica y Editorial de la Universidad Nacional, 1998). Los cuatro ensayos que conforman este libro (por Marc Edelman, Fabrice Lehoucq, Steven Palmer e Iván Molina), aparte de su carácter autobiográfico y emotivo, exploran los vínculos entre Costa Rica y los otros países de Centroamérica; discuten los avances y las limitaciones de las ciencias sociales en el istmo; evidencian el trasfondo teórico, metodológico y epistemológico de toda construcción de conocimiento; colocan las relaciones Norte-Sur en el terreno en extremo visible de las experiencias vividas; y evalúan las actuales políticas económicas y sus efectos en la dinámica social y en la cultura. | in 2016 in English by Fernwood in Canada for the North American market and by Practical Action in the UK for the rest of the world, the book is also available in Spanish and Japanese. It will appear as well in the following languages: Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, French, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Thai.
Activistas empedernidos e intelectuales comprometidos: ensayos sobre movimientos sociales, derechos humanos y estudios latinoamericanos (Quito: Editorial del Instituto de Altos Estudios Nacionales, 2017). Los seis ensayos que conforman este libro abordan diversas dimensiones de los movimientos sociales desde las teorias clásicos de la acción colectiva y los "momentos de locura" que caracterizan los apogeos de los ciclos de protesta hasta la formación de redes transnacionales que buscan incidir en las instituciones internacionales de gobernanza. Examinan también las tensiones sin resolver en el mundo academico entre los enfoques globales y globalizaciones. por un lado, y los "estudios de área," por otro lado.
In The Logic of the Latifundio: The Large Estates of Northwestern Costa Rica since the Late Nineteenth Century (Stanford, 1992; Spanish edition, Editorial de la Universidad de Costa Rica, 1998) Edelman challenges the assertions of economists, historians, and other social scientists who for decades asserted that the massive underutilized properties found in rural Latin America were disappearing or would disappear with the rise of modern market economies. Instead, he argues, contemporary extensive land use is rooted in the availability of "institutional rents" (e.g., subsidized credit, pro-latifundist fiscal policies), high risk levels due to unpredictable precipitation, and patterns of inheritance within elite families which permit modern latifundists to ignore the price of land in their calculations of profitability.
Peasants Against Globalization: Rural Social Movements in Costa Rica (Stanford, 1999; Spanish edition, Editorial de la Universidad de Costa Rica, 2005) examines changing peasant responses to free market policies and to the dismantling of Costa Rica's "statist" economy and social welfare system. More broadly, it seeks to critique recent trends in studies of social movements, peasantries, and development theory. The research for this book involved an uneasy encounter with engaged ethnography and the ethical dilemmas that anthropologists confront during fieldwork.
Estudios agrarios críticos: Tierras, semillas, soberanía alimentaria y los derechos de las y los campesinos (Quito: Editorial del Instituto de Altos Estudios Nacionales, Colección Economía y Sociedad, 2016). Este libro reúne cuatro ensayos sobre temas clave de estudios agrarios críticos: tierras, semillas | 613 |
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Two things come as a guarantee during the spring of the year. The first is that crappie will take to their beds for the annual spawn. The second is that most of the nation will experience heavy seasonal rainfall.
While crappie anglers are generally quite adept at dealing with frequent, and often heavy rainfall during the spring of the year, the weather that has been faced during the past couple of years<|fim_middle|>, published or broadcast, in whole or part, without the prior written permission of Nature and Freedom Media, LLC. | is another thing entirely. A significant portion of the country has seen late winter and early spring rainfall totals that far exceed yearly seasonal averages.
This has led to rampant flooding of lakes, which are drawn down, only to flood once more. This presents numerous issues for crappie anglers, who must overcome the relentless barrage of rainfall. However, those willing to persevere can still put crappie in the boat, if a sound plan is put into action.
B'n'M Crappie Pro, David Jones, recently took the time to share how flooded lake conditions in the spring of the year affect his crappie fishing, as well as what any angler should key in on when faced with these conditions.
When Does Water Level Become A Problem?
Crappie, just like the fishermen who pursue them, are used to some degree of fluctuation in water level. But how much is too much? At what point does fishing begin to change, and strategic adjustments become necessary to find success?
"I find that if a lake is up five-foot or down five-foot, it can sometimes slow the bite down a little bit. However, I don't change my fishing a whole lot," said Jones. "Those are levels that you can catch fish at year-round," Jones continued.
David Jones does feel that this indifference toward water depth fluctuations does have its limits. "Now, when the water is up 20-25 foot, like it has been this year, it changes things a whole lot. The patterns of the fish change, and there is a lot more lake. Additional structure is now underwater that usually isn't," said Jones.
As fish are spread far and wide as a result of rising waters, Jones has more than once found fish holding in peculiar places. "I've seen people catch them out of parking lots. Especially early in the spring, blacktop that is under shallow water will begin warming up, and crappie will pile into those spots," said Jones.
How Do You Find Crappie In High Water Conditions?
When crappie are scattered about a lake, finding them can be a challenge. Once pockets of fish are found, fishing can commence as usual. However, your initial hunt for productive areas, is often far more difficult than actually catching the fish once they are found.
When attempting to locate crappie under these conditions, Jones says there are two main methods for completing the task at hand. The first of which is to use electronics to seek out the whereabouts of the crappie on a given body of water, especially if you have a Garmin Livescope system at your disposal. The second method is to strategically target newly submerged structure that looks promising.
"When the water is high, if you will use the Livescope and spend a little time on the water, it will literally show you where the fish are. When the water was up 25 feet this year, there were very few people fishing, but we would limit out in an hour or two because we would use Livescope to find the fish, and then we would just sit out there and catch them," said Jones.
"If you don't have Livescope, I would find laydowns or other trees in the water, and give those spots a try. Some of those trees might not have been in the water at normal summer pool," Jones said. "I do some long lining as well, and a lot of people do well long lining. So that is another good way to find fish," Jones stated.
How To Catch Them Once You Find Them?
Although you might have found a few locations where crappie are holding, you still have to put them in the boat. To do so, David Jones has a couple of particular tactics that he has been finding luck with thus far this spring.
"If you are structure fishing in that high water, the Capps and Coleman Double Minnow Rig is the ticket. I just drop it down over structure, and it lets me fish two different depths at the same time," Jones said.
"Also, the Crappie Magnet Fin Spin Pro Series is an artificial bait with a little willow blade on it. It is a killer long line bait. So that is definitely something worth having," Jones said in conclusion.
Tough Conditions Make For New Challenges
Making the most out of the hand that mother nature deals us, is quite a common characteristic of any form of spring fishing. However, tough conditions do not necessarily mean poor fishing. With a little determination, an ample amount of patience, and a whole lot of luck, you will be well on your way to boating slab crappie this spring, no matter the level of water on which you fish.
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You can stream every Harry Potter film with a youll need to have a Peacock Premium or Peacock Plus subscription. The streaming service starts at just $4.99 a month, and you can binge all eight movies with unlimited streaming, along with the streamers other series and movies like Halloween Kills .
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Kirkland first addressed why the original Jurassic Park depicted the Velociraptor as being a large beast, despite actually being roughly the size of a turkey. What audiences have seen in the franchise as "Velociraptors" actually fall more in line with the Deinonychus.
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What Type Of Dog Is Fang From Harry Potter | the world and can only be viewed in Australia and Turkey. Netflix uses geo-location filters to ensure that content libraries are different depending on your location.
Can you watch Harry Potter on Netflix?
Are the Harry Potter movies available on Netflix or Disney+?
Unfortunately, none of the Harry Potter films are streaming on Netflix, nor are they available on Disney+.
Where can I watch Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts? Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is on HBO Max in the US and it will be available to stream, as we said, from midnight on New Years Day.
Is Harry Potter on Disney plus UK? No, Harry Potter is not available on Disney Plus.
Heres Why Netflix Doesnt Offer Harry Potter Movies Consistently
Netflix has to purchase rights to offer Harry Potter movies in its libraries, but these last only short periods of time. If the agreement isnt renewed, the magical franchise is removed from the website. So though Harry Potter films were available on most Netflix libraries a few years ago, they have been slowly removed from the service. Even if some countries still offer a few movies to their subscribers, its likely they will soon disappear from Netflix for good. Its not just Netflix thats affected by this either any streaming platform is limited to how many Harry Potter movies they can offer and for how long.
If you find that you can still enjoy the Wizarding World on the website you pay for, I recommend getting a VPN to not lose your access to the movies when you travel abroad. That way, youll be able to connect to a server in your original country and wiz past geoblocks with a virtual Invisibility Cloak. CyberGhost has multiple servers optimized for unblocking popular streaming platforms so youll easily watch Harry Potter regardless of your location. And if you , youll get 45 days to decide if it meets your expectations.
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Director Mike Newell helms the fourth film, set during the characters fourth year at Hogwarts. Harry is chosen to compete in the Triwizard Tournament, involving feats of magical competition among international magical schools. The tournament proves dangerous for Harry and the other participants, as the various events lead to the potential resurrection of Lord Voldemort .
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is streaming on HBO Max and Peacock Premium .
How To Watch Harry Potter Without A Peacock Subscription
Besides Peacock, your best bet for watching the entire iconic film series is by purchasing it on Blu-ray or DVD with this gift set collection. Youll always have access to any of the films in the series at any time, even if you dont have WiFi or dont want to pay for a monthly subscription to Peacock.
This box set gets you all all eight Harry Potter movies on Blu-ray, DVD, or 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, plus bonus behind-the scenes content, interviews and featurettes.
If you have no clue where youd even play a DVD or Blu-ray these days, you can still stream all the classic Harry Potter movies if you have an Amazon Prime account with Prime Video. You can buy each movie in the Harry Potter series on Prime for $14.99 each, or you can rent specific movies for $3.99 a piece, from the memorable first film, Sorcerers Stone, to the final battle for Hogwarts in Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
Watching Harry Potter on Prime is also a good option if youve never seen the films before and want to check them out without reading through the whole series. Once the movies are downloaded, theyre yours to keepyou can watch your favorite wizarding students any time you want, with the ability to stream Harry Potter online, on your TV or computer.
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How To Watch Harry Potter In Chronological Order
Rather watch Harry Potter in the order the events actually happen in the movies? Then this is the order you should follow.
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Takes place 1995-1996
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 Takes place 1997-1998
Harry Potter is introduced to the Wizarding World, finds out hes rich, meets his new best friends, and has a run-in with his nemesis Lord Voldemort next to a very tricky mirror. Although not as critically acclaimed as its sequels, Sorcerers Stone earns extra points for introducing us to the boy who would become one of the most recognizable characters in all of cinema.
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Harry Potter is one of the few movie franchises that can challenge Lord of the Rings and Star Wars as the most beloved movie franchise of all time. When the first movie was released back in 2011, few could have imagined the enormous cinematic and cultural impact the proceeding movies would have on pop culture.
Even today, nearly a decade after the final films release, the Harry Potter movies continue to be rewatched and enjoyed by millions around the world.
Therefore, its not surprising at all that people would be interested in knowing how to stream it on their Netflix account. If youre one of them, read on to learn how to watch the Harry Potter on Netflix:
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Even Though The Harry Potter Movies Are A Little Old They Havent Become Any Less Entertaining To Watch Unfortunately Its A Bit Difficult To Find A Place To Stream Them
As one of the biggest movie franchises of the past two decades, Harry Potter remains one of the most-watched movies in the world, and fans are always trying to find a way to stream those movies.
Well, youll be surprised to learn that the Harry Potter movies arent on any streaming service right now. They can be downloaded for single viewings or rented on iTunes, Vudu, YouTube, and other on-demand sites, but theyre not on widely-used streamers like Netflix or Hulu.
Another way to watch them is by waiting for a televised broadcast on either USA Network or the SyFy channel. Both channels gained access to the franchises films after NBCUniversal acquired the rights to them in 2016. The deal struck will last until 2025 unless something changes in the meantime.
Still, the streaming aspect is up for debate. The Harry Potter movies could pop up on a streaming service any day now, so this is a good time to start looking into the matter. A popular theory circulating online is that HBO Max would have them, but thats not the case. The films might be saved for Peacocks launch, according to Business Insider.
Whats unclear is whether or not future films will be on Peacock as well. There were also talks of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child being adapted into a movie, and while that would be helmed by Warner Bros., that doesnt necessarily mean the movie will go to HBO Max after a theatrical run.
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The devices you can use to watch Harry Potter depend on which streaming platform youre subscribed to. And if youre trying to stream the movies abroad, youll also have to choose a VPN that works on most operating systems.
Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, and Vuvu are compatible with almost all devices, including Windows PCs, Macs, iPhones, Chromecast, PlayStation 5, and many more. To access the movies, simply log in to your account on a device you want to stream on and press play. For easy access as you travel, remember to connect to a US server prior to streaming to avoid the frustrating proxy error.
During my tests, I found that IPVanish supports unlimited connections which let me set the VPN up on all of my devices at the same time. Better still, the VPNs website has easy instructions that helped me set the VPN up on my router. Doing so meant I was able to use the vendor services on devices that arent compatible with the VPN app so I could watch Harry Potter even on my gaming consoles.
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While you cant stream all eight Harry Potter movies with your Amazon Prime Video membership, you can still watch them through the service. Theyre available to rent or purchase. You will need a Prime account to stream them once youve paid for the movies. You can rent the movies starting from $2.99 per movie.
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How To Watch Harry Potter Reunion In The Uk
British fans of Harry Potter can watch the reunion special on the Sky and NOW streaming platforms, starting Saturday at 8:05 a.m. GMT.
Itll also air at 8 p.m. ET Saturday on Sky Showcase.
The SkyGo app comes with any of Skys packages and deals. You can get a Now Entertainment pass starting from £9.99 a month.
Where To Watch Harry Potter In The Uk
All 8 Harry Potter movies are available to rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video. However, they are not accessible free of charge. Other streaming options include iTunes, Google Play Movies, and Chili.
They can be purchased individually on Amazon Prime from £3.49 or the complete collection can be bought for £42.99 in HD.
If you dont want to spend £42.99 to have the films remain in your Amazon library then its worth considering renting them. If you were to rent all 8 then it would cost £27.92.
They are not currently streaming on the likes of Netflix, Disney+, and so forth. In the US, on the other hand, they have recently been taken from the HBO Max library and reintroduced on Peacock.
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But youre a card-carrying Potterhead, right? So youre keen to watch these films properly, and in their chronological order. So heres how you can do that, and heres where to stream each film.
Netflix and Disney Plus subscribers might be disappointed that none of these films is featured on either service, but they can be found elsewhere.
The good news for Potter fans is that theres no need to spend ages searching for each film on different streaming services. All the Harry Potter films are available on Sky as a boxset now. You can be lining up Harry, Hermione and Rons best scenes quicker than you can say accio! Well, almost.
Sky Cinema currently costs £11 extra a month, but Sky is fond of a TV package, so we would always suggest you check Sky deals before signing up for anything. Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2 are on Sky Cinema now. If you are not a Sky customer, you can also watch on NOW TV.
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We all use Torrents for downloading, why? because it offers higher speed for download, right? Mainly Torrent is used for pirating the contents over internet, but Torrent was not made for piracy. Torrent is a fantastic concept which helps for distribution of contents. So what is torrent, what is it intended for and how does it work, let's learn it here.
When a user accesses a webpage like this one, it is downloaded from the web server where the content is hosted. Every user downloads separate copy of webpage on his/her computer from a centralized web server. This is how internet works.
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Tracker less Torrent/ Magnet Link completely puts centralized server or a tracker out of the picture. Here after downloading the Torrent file a client searchers for other client in nearby region which has information of a particular Torrent. This chain goes on until complete Torrent information is gathered. Each Torrent client uses "Distributed Hash Table" concept for this. Here each client becomes an Individual DHT client. Which means each client is tracker here.
Torrent was created with the good intention of serving the internet. It is still serving its purpose. But, piracy of content is main game which happens more through Torrent.
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Pioneer Valley Theatre News July 21, 2016
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July 21-August 10, 2016
Yankee Tavern opens tomorrow night at Arena Civic Theatre - check out the listing below for more tickets and details. Also A Year with Frog and Toad opened this week at New Century Theatre, and it's an amazing show that's great for people of all ages! Come check it out!
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Helping an Audience Collaborate with One Another
by Damon Krometis
The first immersive play I ever created was a short devised piece exploring the nightmares that mothers have when they are pregnant. In the third act of our four-act structure, we created a moment where the audience had to work together to solve a children's jigsaw puzzle.<|fim_middle|>, MA just off of Routes 5 and 10 in the village of Old Deerfield. The Percival Theatre is a 260 seat theatre featuring beautiful acoustics and flexible seating. For directions:
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Pioneer Valley Theatre News July 7, 2016 | We gave each audience member a single jigsaw piece at the top of the show, and when the time came, our main character pulled the puzzle board out from a part of the set and placed it before the crowd.
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NCT Kids! presents A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale
Music by Robert Reale
Directed by Cate Damon
Musical Direction by Mitch Chakour
July 21-23 and August 3-6
Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, Smith College
122 Green Street, Northampton, MA
Join NCTKids this summer for a tuneful re-telling of Arthur Lobel's beloved classic children's books Frog and Toad. In A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, follow best friends--worrywart Toad and confident Frog--as they sing and dance their way through a year in the swamp with all their hopping, crawling, flying friends. All the gentle joy and fun of Lobel's books come to life in this charming, funny, Tony award-nominated musical for kids of all ages!
More information and tickets available online. Call the box office for tickets at 413-585-3220 or email with any questions. Facebook event here.
New Century Theatre presents TIME STANDS STILL
by Donald Margulies
Directed by Nicole Ricciardi
Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, Smith College, Northampton
Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Marguiles has crafted an insightful, stylish, and splendid theatrical experience in TIME STANDS STILL. Iraq war photojournalist Sarah Goodwin is recovering in America from severe injuries suffered in a roadside bomb blast. As she recuperates in her Brooklyn loft with her longtime lover James, she wrestles with some sudden, and at times hilarious, mid-life crises. As those around her continue to live in the safety of a world without war, she must decide whether to embrace that same world or go back to the life she loves in Iraq—a world filled with danger, misery and moral compromise.
Tickets available online or by calling 413-383-3220. Facebook event here.
Silverthorne Theater Company presents TWO ROOMS
Sloan Theater at Greenfield Community College
American professor Michael Wells' (Charles Holt) captivity by Lebanese terrorists stretches on for years. Back in the US, wife Lainie (Emily Bloch), who strips his study bare in an effort to recreate his prison conditions, is caught in the crossfire as official State Department policy wars with media demands to grab the headlines with her husband's plight. Carmela Lanza-Weil portrays Ellen Van Os, charged by her foreign office minders to keep Lainie in line while ambitious journalist Walker Harris (Jay Sefton) urges her to go public to secure his release. "[T]his arresting work deals with a subject much in the minds of contemporary society—the taking of innocent hostages by political terrorists... the play illuminates both the numbing agony of the one detained and also the helpless fury of those who are left behind." (NY Times)
Rebecca Daniels, a Turners Falls resident, will direct Lee Blessing's drama. Recently retired from her position as chair of St Lawrence University's Performing Arts Department, Daniels has a long career in as a director, educator and scholar. She was a founding member of Portland OR's premiere professional theater, Artists Repertory Theater.
Two Rooms opens July 14 and runs through July 23. On Thursday, July 21, a panel of local Middle East specialists will join the director and cast after the show for a talkback about the themes and contemporary relevance of the play.
Nighttime show curtain time is 7:30 pm; Saturday matinees at 2 pm. Tickets are $19 general admission, $17 students/seniors (over 65). Group rates for 10+ are available. Pre-sale discount tickets are available at the World Eye Bookshop, Main Street, Greenfield, and Broadside Books, Main Street, Northampton, after June 1. They are now available by calling 413-768-7514 or online at Brown Paper Tickets or at silverthornetheater.org
Double Edge Theatre presents Once a Blue Moon (Cada Luna Azul)
July 21 - August 22, Wednesdays - Sundays at 8 p.m.
All performances will take place at Double Edge's Farm, 948 Conway Road in Ashfield, MA
Once a Blue Moon (Cada Luna Azul) is inspired by magic realism and many Latin American stories, including Alejandro Jodorowsky's Where the Bird Sings Best, Isabel Allende's Eva Luna, writings by Borges and Marquez, as well as poetry by Pablo Neruda and Octavio Paz, Imagining Argentina by Lawrence Thornton and the film Black Orpheus. The story reflects an increasingly universal situation in which "progress" displaces people, in this case causing a flood. It is a story of memory, culture, and song, imbued with the excitement of Latin American carnival. Audience members, traversing the landscape, encounter and mingle with the townspeople of Agua Santa.
For tickets and more info., visit the website.
Hampshire Shakespeare Company presents MACBETH
July 21-31, Wed-Sun
Massachusetts Center for Renaissance Studies, 650 E Pleasant St, Amherst MA 01002
Macbeth remains one of the Bard's most popular pieces because, at its core, the play touches upon a piece of humanity that is uncomfortably relatable. This coming production hopes to cut away the emotionally stunted masculinity and militarism that can dominate the piece. We will instead explore the simplicity and ease of losing yourself to ambition, the trauma of no longer recognizing the person you love most, the crossroads in a story where insanity and supernatural horrors merge, and even the notes of humor that can hang in the air above a tragedy. Colorful, engaging, visually intriguing witches will clash with the lives and fates of grim, gray-scale soldiers. Two lovers will watch their lives disintegrate. And behind it all lies the eerie Birnam Wood (or rather the trees by the Center for Renaissance Studies). Come play in the woods!
Tickets here. Facebook here.
PaintBox Theatre presents Great Race of the Tortoise and the Hare
Performances at Williston, Easthampton
Friday July 22: 7:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday July 23 and 24 10:30 and 1:00
The greatest sports story of all time. Welcome to The International Raceway. Our contestants: The Tortoise: PaintBox newcomer Michael King vs. The Hare: Kelsey Flynn. Yes! Kelsey Flynn is coming out of retirement. She is dusting off her rabbit ears and jumping into the race. We promise lots of cheering and excitement as we present this folktale dash for glory.
Tickets: Available at the door or at BrownPaperTickets.com.
Admission: $10.00 for single tickets.
Group Discount: 15 people or more - $7.00 per ticket - email Tom for details
Web site: PaintBoxTheatre.com
Questions: Tom@TomMcCabe.com
Ko Festival of Performance presents WHEN I PUT ON YOUR GLOVE, by Sandglass Theater
ERIC BASS, after 30 years, is passing the puppets from his signature piece into new hands. The result, performed by his daughter, SHOSHANA BASS, weaves AUTUMN PORTRAITS material with reflections about the complexity of navigating generational artistic legacy. Fri., July 22 and Sat., July 23 at 8:00 pm; Sun., July 24 at 4:00 pm at Holden Theater, Amherst College. Tickets $20; $16 Students and Seniors. Call about a limited number of $8 tickets.
To order before July 4, call 413-427-6147, or online anytime atwww.kofest.com. After July 4, Box Office line: 413-542-3750.
Part of Ko Festival of Performance, celebrating its 25th season, a perennially popular summer theater experience in Western Massachusetts. July 4-August 7, 2016 on the beautiful campus of Amherst College. KoFest presents five weekend-long theatrical performances, two special single events, and three 6-day intensive theater workshops.
Arena Civic Theatre presents Yankee Tavern
Presented at the White Church Community Center,
16 Memorial Street Deerfield, MA 01342
7/22, 23, 29 & 30 at 8:00 PM and
7/24 & 31 at 2:00 PM.
A thriller set in a New York bar about to be demolished. Adam, a young graduate student, finds himself caught in a web of intrigue as he grapples with questions about his impending marriage, his late father's best friend (who may be a paranoid schizophrenic), and a mysterious stranger who appears to knows far more than he should about the 9/11 attacks.
Suddenly outlandish theories become dangerous realities. Coincidence or conspiracy? Written by Steven Dietz and directed by Jennifer Coliskey. The cast includes Dominic Bairds as Adam, Carolyn Caron as Janet, Jim Merlin as Ray, and Tom Kokonowski as Palmer.
Tickets $16 General Admission, $13 Seniors/Students, $10 Children (12 & under) and are available at the door or by calling to reserve at (413) 233-4368 or online. Facebook event.
Serious Play! Theatre Ensemble presents
Fringe Kick Off Party for The Red Guitar
Hosted by Nancy Simons and Richard Sclove
Sat July 23rd 8pm to 10pm
54 Shutesbury Rd, Leverett MA
Long time Serious Play collaborator, John Sheldon, will be performing a solo show
in the outdoor courtyard at Nancy Simons' home in Leverett.
This performance will showcase John's The Red Guitar Fringe-length piece being produced & directed for the Edinburgh Fringe by Serious Play Theatre Ensemble.
John will also perform a set of other original songs in the second half of the evening.
John's a virtuoso guitarist and Pioneer Valley musical favorite who at 17 played as lead guitar with Van Morrison. In The Red Guitar, John performs a one-of-a-kind rock and roll fueled musical autobiography.
Help send us off to Edinburgh, Scotland in Western Mass style!
Doors open at 7:30/ show starts at 8:00 (There will be a short intermission.)
Tickets $15 & drinks are by donation
RSVP purchase a ticket via Paypal / or at the event
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Link to Serious Play's new official page on Facebook for up to date information on all of our new projects and productions.
MAJESTIC THEATER SUMMER CHILDREN'S THEATER presents
Monday, July 25 - 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm
Tuesday, July 26 - 10am, 1pm
Wednesday, July 27 - 10am, 1pm
Sunday August 14 - 2pm & 6:30pm
Monday, August 15 - 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm
Tuesday, August 16 - 10am, 1pm
Wednesday, August 17 - 10am, 1pm
The Majestic will also present children's theater this summer. "The Frog Prince: A Musical," "A Little Princess" and "Treasure Island" will be presented in July and August. Admission is $9 per person. Those who purchase tickets to all three plays at the same time join "The Snack Club," which entitles them to get free snack at each play.
The Majestic Theater presents Improvisational Comedy with The Majesters
Featuring a troupe of the best improv comics from across the Pioneer Valley and beyond for an evening of unscripted comic mayhem. The program begins with improv scenes similar to "Whose Line is it Anyway," and is followed by a storyline that's developed with help from the audience. Improvisational Comedy with The Majesters takes place Wednesday nights at 7pm July 6-August 24. Tickets are $7.
IMPROVISATIONAL COMEDY WITH THE MAJESTERS SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, July 27 - 7pm - $7
Wednesday, August 3 - 7pm - $7
Wednesday, August 10 - 7pm - $7
New Century Theatre presents JAR THE FLOOR
by Cheryl West
Directed by Gilbert McCauley
Theatre 14,
Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, Smith College, Northampton
Humorist and author Erma Bombeck once said, "Guilt is the gift that keeps on giving." She could have been talking about Cheryl West's heartwarming dramatic comedy set in a Chicago suburb. A quartet of single African-American women, spanning four generations, come together in celebration of their great grand- mother, MaDear's 90th Birthday. Filled with all the resentment, love, accusations and humor that any family reunion brings, JAR THE FLOOR has been hailed as "Boisterous, earthy, enraged and insightful" (Seattle Times) and "...one of the wisest plays I've seen in ages" (USA Today). Don't miss this laugh-filled and poignant closer to NCT's 26th season.
Call 413-585-3220 or click here for tickets. Facebook event here.
Silverthorne Theater Company presents THE TURN OF THE SCREW
Jeffrey Hatcher's masterful adaptation of Henry James' eerie Victorian tale of two very frightening children recreates the nightmare world of a country house that may or may not be haunted by the malevolent spirits of former servants. This is a tour-de-force piece in which two actors, Valley favorite Stephanie Carlson as The Governess, and Steven Eldredge (The Man) inhabit the liminal space between reality and imagination.
Guiding this production is Ellen Kaplan, one of the most prolific directors in the Valley and beyond. Kaplan's contributions to local, regional and national theater are legion. She is currently chair of the Smith College Theater Department; a noted playwright, she recently returned from Malta where a new play received a staged reading.
The Turn of the Screw will run July 28 through August 6. The August 4 post-show talkback will be led by Smith College professor Michael Gorra, whose biography of Henry James was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
Ko Festival of Performance presents FREEDOM PROJECT by Everett Company.
Fri., July 29 and Sat., July 30 at 8:00 pm; Sun., July 31 at 4:00 pm at Holden Theater, Amherst College.
Multimedia Physical theater interweaving stories, stunning imagery and choreography – about the current incarceration epidemic in the "Land of the Free." Followed each night by a FREEDOM CAFÉ, with speakers, performance and discussion.
Tickets $20; $16 Students and Seniors. Call about a limited number of $8 tickets.
To order before July 4, call 413-427-6147, or online anytime at www.kofest.com. After July 4, Box Office line: 413-542-3750.
RLT presents the world premiere of our "new" Shakespeare play "The Life and Death of Queen Margaret," featuring a kickass all-female cast!
Friday & Saturday, 7/29 & 7/30 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, 7/31 @ 2pm
Friday & Saturday, 8/5 & 8/6 @ 7:30pm
Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre,
Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts at Smith College
In a year when Hillary Clinton, campaigning for President of the United States, is not only vilified above and beyond her male counterparts for comparable behavior, but also has her physical body available for public discussion and judgment, Real Live Theatre brings you a 'new' Shakespeare play which examines what really goes on when women rise to power inside patriarchal systems.
"The Life and Death of Queen Margaret" follows the story of Margaret of Anjou - a fierce, strong-willed, and independent woman who was both a historical figure and also one of Shakespeare's greatest characters. Her rise to leadership and subsequent downfall, portrayed through bitingly relevant and alarmingly prescient 400-year-old texts, hold a necessary mirror up to our modern society.
Cast: Myka Plunkett, Linda Tardif, Jeannine Haas, Julissa Rodriguez, Kate Hare, Faolain Bobersky, Ellen Morbyrne, Emily Tanch
Production: Toby Bercovici (direction), Annelise Nielsen (choreography), Ezekiel Baskin (lights/stage management), Julia Vincenza Whalen and Rich Vaden (costumes), Catherine McCurry (sound), Josh Platt (dramaturgy), Dan Morbyrne (fight choreography)
MAJESTIC THEATER SUMMER CHILDREN'S THEATER presents THE FROG PRINCE: A Musical
Sunday July 31 - 2pm & 6:30pm
Monday, August 1 - 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm
Tuesday, August 2 - 10am, 1pm
Wednesday, August 3 - 10am, 1pm
Billy Shakes Free Shakespeare presents HAMLET
August 5th and 6th starting at 5:00, and August 7 starting at 1:00
Pines Theatre, Look Park, Northampton
Billy Shakes Free Shakespeare is glad to be back for it's second year at the Pines Theater in Look Park Northampton! The show will go up the first weekend of August with the performance on the 5th and 6th showing at 5:00 and the7th starting at 1:00. There is no fee for entrence to this show! It is free! Come on by, pack your car with your friends, and see a fantastic production on Hamlet on a beautiful summer day! No cost to you! The first hour of our show will be a sort of meet and greet with the characters of Hamlet! Ren Faire style! There will be vendors and concessions, and music! If you have any questions please contact us.
PaintBox Theatre presents Peter Pan
Friday August 5: 7:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday August 6 and 7 - 10:30 and 1:00
Yes, we have gone and done it. Troy David Mercier IS Peter Pan! I think that's all we have to say. This is going to be a delight. Oh, here's a question: how are we going to fly him if we don't use strings? Imagination, of course! In our version the entire audience gets to fly. Oh, and Connor Paradis (last season's Jim Hawkins) has agreed to play Tiger Lilly.
Ko Festival of Performance presents TENDERNESS by The Performance Project's "First Generation" Ensemble
Fri., August 5 and Sat., August 6 at 8:00 pm; Sun., Aug 7 at 4:00 pm at Holden Theater, Amherst College.
Young theater artists from Springfield contrast the dehumanization at the core of violence, racism, and the school-to-prison pipeline with the eternal power of human tenderness.
Sunday August 7 - 2pm & 6:30pm
The North Hall Arts Festival will present a staged reading of The Gin Game
on Sunday, August 7 at 2:00 p.m. Admission to the play is free, with general seating. The hall is wheelchair-accessible and air-conditioned. An after-party follows, with donations welcomed.
The Gin Game is a two-person, two-act dramatic comedy by Donald L. Coburn that won the 1978 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play, set entirely on the porch of a retirement home, centers on two strangers who form a strained bond as they develop their relationship playing gin rummy.
The staged reading at North Hall, directed by actor and playwright Mitch Giannunzio, stars Kenneth Tigar and Margery Shaw. Giannunzio's play "Last Tag" was made into a Sweepsweeks CBS-TV movie, Falling For You, starring Jenny Garth. His play A Smaller Place was made into a feature film, The Hiding Place, starring Kim Hunter and Timothy Bottoms.
Shaw has performed over 150 leading roles in regional theatres throughout America, including the Pittsburgh Public Theatre, the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, the Buffalo Studio Arena, St. Louis Repertory, Stage West in Massachusetts, and the Repertory Theatre of New Orleans.
Tigar, a recipient of a Los Angeles Drama Critics' Circle Award, has appeared in Barney Miller and the Lethal Weapon movies, The Good Wife and The Avengers. He can be seen on both the Amazon series Alpha House with John Goodman and the Netflix series House of Cards with Kevin Spacey. He directed the national tour of The Gin Game with Academy Award winner Kim Hunter.
This event and others in the series is made possible by support from the Westfield News Group, the Daily Hampshire Gazette, and the arts councils of Chesterfield, Cummington, Huntington, Montgomery, Russell, Southampton, Westhampton, and Worthington.
For more information about the Festival's events, visit www.northhallhuntington.org or phone 413-667-5543.
AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
The Academy of Music is doing a big clean out at the end of August! You can volunteer to help out at the Facebook event here.
Hampshire Regional High School in Westhampton is looking for a director for the annual spring musical this year - March 2017. We have a generous stipend to offer someone with experience (preferably) working with high school students. Our standards are high and the production team is strong. We can provide excellent support to the right candidate.
More information online.
Happier Valley Comedy presents the Zen of Improv One-Day Intensive
July 24 at 10:00 AM
In the Zen of Improv One-Day Intensive, we'll be covering all the prime exercises from Zen of Improv 1 and some from Zen of Improv 2 in order to fully immerse ourselves in this uniquely natural and self-affirming approach to improvisation. Open to all levels of players, we practice learning how to be more aware of the scene that's revealing itself onstage and following where the scene wants to go...while letting go of the need to work so damn hard and "make stuff up."
This approach is all about improvising with mindfulness, performing from a place of ease, and playing the scene in the here and now - it's good for the stage and it's good for the soul!
Pre-requisite: None. This intensive is great for people who want to get the whole Zen of Improv 1 curriculum in one improvluscious day as well as experienced performers who'd like to get a healthy dose of the Zen of Improv way.
After this workshop, participants will be eligible to go on to the Zen of Improv 2 (for beginning improvisers) or Zen of Improv 3 for (experienced improvisers.)
If you are unable to register online, please email.
Facebook. More info online.
LaughCrafters:Comedy Improv Classes!
Teens (15+) and Adults. SUMMER SESSION!
The fun continues with this successful series at the JCC!
5 Weeks= Mondays 7-9PM
(July 25th-August 22nd)
Sharpen quick thinking!
Build Confidence!
Improve acting and stage presence!
Unleash creativity and characters!
Relax and laugh (a lot)!
Taught by professionals in a very fun, encouraging, and constructive atmosphere.
All levels challenged at their own pace.
Tuition: $80* General Public, *$75 if paid by 8/1/16!
Those registered are also invited to the July 11th improv jam as an added free bonus!
Class size is limited!
improv@phantomsheep.com
Facebook event here.
Discounts available for JCC and J-Art Members.
An intensive advanced class is also offered for those who have been studying with Phantom Sheep over the past few sessions.
Two new openings for our Summer Program for Children
Two slots just opened up for our single two week session of summer theater for children ages 8-13 at Eaglebrook School in Deerfield.
The program is a two-week theater intensive where we build an original version of a well-known play through improvisational games. All actors will have the opportunity to use text if they choose, and all students will learn plots and characters of classic plays, but the actors will have a great deal of choice in the characters they play and the words they say. In the past six years we have done several original mysteries, Moliere's The Physician in Spite of Himself, and Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and last year's critically acclaimed tragicomedy, Hamlet. Come play! After all, the play's the thing...
Running time of camp, 9 am to 3 pm with mornings devoted to theater games and then on to rehearsal. Lunch will be provided in the beautiful Gibbs Dining Hall. Recess will take place in the afternoon with activities including walking to the Rock, swimming in Schwab pool, playing on the fields, and enjoying the gym. Performance last Friday afternoon to showcase week's work with parents and friends invited to each performance.
More information at: www.eggtooth.org
The cost is $560 with a limit of 15 children. A check may be made payable to Eggtooth, 102 Highland Ave. Greenfield, MA 01301. For more information call Linda at 413-522-1445.
Founded in 1922, Eaglebrook School is a located on 750 acres along Pocumtuck Ridge in Deerfield | 5,677 |
Hat-trick joy for teenage bike ace
Riding in the Thundersport GB Superteens series for HM Quickshifters on a Kawasaki Ninja 300 the weekend didn't get off to the best starts
Pete WarringtonStory editor
Hathern race ace Harry Leigh had a great start to the Thundersport GB Superteens season at Donington Park, taking his new HM Quickshifters Kawasaki Ninja 3<|fim_middle|> in a tough battle with Max Lofthouse kept in front to take victory by just one tenth of a second.
Holly Smith and Team GB edged out in Nations Cup
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HATHERN teenage bike ace Harry Leigh has made a sensational start to the new season with a hat-trick of victories for his new team at Donington Park.
Riding in the Thundersport GB Superteens series for HM Quickshifters on a Kawasaki Ninja 300 the weekend didn't get off to the best starts as Leigh came off his bike as he raced through the pack trying to make amends for a mistake at the start of the race and ended up with a DNF (Did Not Finish) to his name.
But the 13-year-old bounced back in style, a better start seeing him lead the race from lap one, building up a six second lead by lap seven and easing to his first ever race win in the championship.
On Sunday, Leigh lined up on the front row and said it made a big difference.
"Starting from the front row meant a clean track in front, I'm still not able to launch the Kawasaki like my Aprilia, but I'm getting better and I got a good start, swapped positions a few times but, again I was over the line first to win again."
In the final race of the weekend, he was hoping for to make it a win hat-trick ahead of rival Louis Rendell who finished runner-up in both of the Saturday races and the first race on Sunday.
Leigh said: "For the last race of the weekend, I was tired but hungry for another win. I got a good start and Louis and me broke the pack early and were able to pull away.
"Our battle was epic swapping place a couple of times a lap, it was fast and we both smashed the lap record, fighting for first place and I won with just a bike length between us."
Leigh will be in action in the next round at Oulton Park on April 21.
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LoughboroughWeightlifter launches gofundme Olympic appealSmith (24) studies, works and trains in Loughborough and in 2010 became England's first female weightlifting medallist at a Commonwealth Games aged just 16, going on to win gold in 2014 and silver in the Gold Coast earlier this year.
World championship gold for Freer
LoughboroughThe two day event saw more than 2,000 competitors from 21 different countries taking part and 10 members of the James Freer taekwondo club based at the Radmoor Centre in Loughborough were in action.
Leigh extends lead in Thundersports series
HathernRiding for Hopkins Racing on a Kawasaki Ninja 300, Leigh qualified for Saturday's race one in pole position and | 567 |
Raise $3,500 to support the world premiere of Cordelia, a new Noh-inspired look at Shakespeare's King Lear through his daughter's eyes.
58 backers pledged $4,006 to help bring this project to life.
Through this Kickstarter campaign, we hope to raise $<|fim_middle|> A Retrospective, a Cordelia poster signed by the cast, 2 tickets with VIP seating to our Opening Night Gala (or any other performance of Cordelia), PLUS an invitation to "be in the room with us" at a closed rehearsal where you will receive a copy of the play autographed by the playwright.
You'll receive a shout out on Facebook, a specially designed Cordelia sticker, our grateful thanks on our website and in our printed program, our 25th anniversary book, 25 Years of Theatre of Yugen: A Retrospective, a Cordelia poster signed by the cast, 2 tickets with VIP seating to our Opening Night Gala (or any other performance of Cordelia), an invitation to "be in the room with us" at a closed rehearsal where you will receive a copy of the play autographed by the playwright, PLUS two one-hour private lessons in the song and dance of Nohgaku (Noh and/or Kyogen) with Theatre of Yugen Artistic Director Jubilith Moore.
You'll receive a shout out on Facebook, a specially designed Cordelia sticker, our grateful thanks on our website and in our printed program, our 25th anniversary book, 25 Years of Theatre of Yugen: A Retrospective, a Cordelia poster signed by the cast, 2 tickets with VIP seating to our Opening Night Gala (or any other performance of Cordelia), an invitation to "be in the room with us" at a closed rehearsal where you will receive a copy of the play autographed by the playwright, two one-hour private lessons in the song and dance of Nohgaku (Noh and/or Kyogen) with Theatre of Yugen Artistic Director Jubilith Moore, PLUS a Paella dinner for eight, made with love and care by Yugen Company Member (and Barcelona native) Lluis Valls! | 3,500 to help cover production and artist fees for the world premiere production of Cordelia at NOHspace in San Francisco, CA.
Cordelia is a new play written by Erik Ehn, "arguably one of the most experimental American playwrights now working." Informed by the phantasmal Noh warrior play, where time and space are transcended, this sideways glance at Shakespeare's King Lear unearths both the grand design and the details of this classic through an intricate patterning determined to punctuate the terrifying void.
"For in that sleep of death what dreams may come When we have shuffled off this mortal coil, Must give us pause."
Cordelia's story is an old story, whose telling is always pertinent. Her life is defined as much by the things she is in control of (for she is as stubborn as her father) as by the things she is not - she is the youngest daughter of an aged king. Told through the experience of live theater, the story has the power to construct a communal journey… community… a way of approaching the world with others.
Development of the production has already begun. We will open the world premiere on April 20th and run through May 14th, 2011. Performances will take place at NOHspace, 2840 Mariposa St., San Francisco, CA 94110, located at the intersection of the Mission and Potrero Hill neighborhoods.
The collaborators are assembled: Direction: Jubilith Moore | Playwright: Erik Ehn | Composition & Musical Direction: Suki O'Kane | Costumes: Risa Lenore Dye | Set: Josh McDermott | Masks: Hideta Kitazawa | Dramaturge: Ben Prusiner | Performers: Sheila Berotti, Jubilith Moore and Lluis Valls.
The programs and ideals of Theatre of Yugen are against the grain of the current culture; they are elements of resistance against mediocrity, against thoughtlessness and the erasure of memory. Theatre of Yugen is about the search for truth, innovation and the progress in culture and society that only imagination can enable.
Theatre of Yugen is an experimental ensemble dedicated to the pursuit of the intangible essence of yugen. With our foundation in Japanese Noh drama and Kyogen comedy, we create works of world theatre by crafting original material and exploring dramatic and literary classics. By presenting and collaborating we continue the evolution of live performance and foster intercultural understanding. And by training and educating, we keep the legacy of theatrical discipline vital.
You, our donors, are the lifeblood of this project. In an effort to have a successful kickstarter campaign and truly get this project up and going, we have set the bar at only 10% of the budget. With your support, we will be able to move from the dreaming to the doing and bring Cordelia to life. To help inspire you (for we cannot thank you enough) we have assembled a list of rewards that we hope will get you as excited about this project as we are.
You'll receive a shout out on Facebook and a specially designed Cordelia sticker.
You'll receive a shout out on Facebook, a specially designed Cordelia sticker PLUS our grateful thanks on our website and in our printed program.
You'll receive a shout out on Facebook, a specially designed Cordelia sticker, our grateful thanks on our website and in our printed program PLUS a Frankenambient CD (featuring the work of Cordelia composer Suki O'Kane).
You'll receive a shout out on Facebook, a specially designed Cordelia sticker, our grateful thanks on our website and in our printed program, PLUS our 25th anniversary book, 25 Years of Theatre of Yugen: A Retrospective.
You'll receive a shout out on Facebook, a specially designed Cordelia sticker, our grateful thanks on our website and in our printed program, our 25th anniversary book, 25 Years of Theatre of Yugen: A Retrospective PLUS 2 tickets to any performance of Cordelia (except for the Opening Night Gala).
You'll receive a shout out on Facebook, a specially designed Cordelia sticker, our grateful thanks on our website and in our printed program, our 25th anniversary book 25 Years of Theatre of Yugen: A Retrospective, PLUS a Cordelia poster signed by the cast AND 2 tickets WITH VIP SEATING to any performance of Cordelia (except for the Opening Night Gala).
You'll receive a shout out on Facebook, a specially designed Cordelia sticker, our grateful thanks on our website and in our printed program, our 25th anniversary book, 25 Years of Theatre of Yugen: | 980 |
New Recipe Book Highlights Seafood with Asian Twist
Food safety & handling Economics Marketing Sustainability Environment
SCOTLAND, UK - Working with some of the best chefs in contemporary Asian cuisine, the Scottish Seafood Collaborative Group has published a new recipe book Seafood from Scotland, featuring 17 winning dishes from its<|fim_middle|>, says: "Scottish seafood benefits from particularly strong natural flavours that shine through when mixed with a variety of ingredients and used in different types of cooking. It is therefore an excellent choice for chefs that like to experiment and innovate."
Also among the contributors in writing and editing was Scottish Chef John Watret, who has worked with Seafood Scotland on multiple occasions in the past and played an invaluable role in the creation of the book.
Watret remarks that "The book is a great representation of two geographies with strong culinary traditions coming together to highlight Scotland's natural larder. It will inspire Scottish and Asian chefs to integrate aspects of both cultures and kitchens." | recent Asian culinary competition.
From teriyaki drizzled monkfish, sweet-flavoured shellfish and salmon sushi style, this book showcases the best creations of skilled chefs from China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore, combining the internationally-renowned heritage of Asian cuisine with the best seafood that Scotland's cold and clear waters have to offer.
Copies will be distributed to chefs in key Asian cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Beijing and Seoul via Worldchefs, a global network representing over 10 million professional chefs worldwide, in an ongoing mission to inspire and engage Asia's culinary creators of tomorrow with Scottish salmon and seafood.
Stephanie Mander of Seafood Scotland said: "We are very proud to present this excellent piece of collaborative work. It symbolises the culinary friendship between Scotland and Asia and continues to strengthen our cross-continental bond while maximising opportunities for Scottish businesses.
"Scotland's seafood industry is founded in tradition, yet focused on the future. We're investing in the equipment, the skills and technologies to ensure only the highest quality seafood is fished and farmed from our cold, clear waters.
"With shoals of mackerel, whitefish and shellfish, and the world's largest supply of langoustine, Scottish seafood is diverse, sustainable and the perfect choice for the world's best chefs."
Scott Landsburgh, chief executive of Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation said: "The culinary competition provided an ideal opportunity to promote Scottish salmon to prominent and influential chefs across Asia. The sheer volume of entries clearly demonstrates just how popular Scottish salmon is to the Asian market and that's down to the reputation it enjoys as a high quality, healthy and versatile product. Its success continues to create significant economic benefits for Scotland generating jobs and spending on supplies and services, enhancing economic sustainability of the industry, while supporting employees and the communities where we farm."
Over 50 recipes were initially submitted and the best have been collated in this book. The featured dishes show off modern and refined cooking techniques and mix distinct Asian ingredients such as edamame, perilla and kumquat with quality Scottish salmon and seafood - blending the traditional flavours of east and west in a joint celebration of excellence in produce.
Mr Chan Hon Cho, Chef de Partie at Hong Kong's Jockey Club and contributor to this book | 467 |
There Is Simply Too Much to Think About
Collected Nonfiction
Saul Bellow, Benjamin Taylor (Editor)
Digital Audiobook (3/30/2015)
Hardcover (3/31/2015)
"Bellow's nonfiction has the same strengths as his stories and novels: a dynamic responsiveness to character, place, and time (or era) . . . And you wonder—what other highbrow writer, or indeed lowbrow writer has such a reflexive grasp of the street, the machine, the law courts, the rackets?" —Martin Amis, The New York Times Book Review
One of the supreme fiction writers of the twentieth century, Nobel laureate Saul Bellow was also deeply insightful in his lesser-known roles as essayist, critic, and lecturer. Gathered together in this stunning compilation, Bellow's vast range of nonfiction reveals the same wit, daring, and wisdom that distinguish The Adventures of Augie March, Henderson the Rain King, Herzog, Humboldt's Gift, and other masterly novels. In There Is Simply Too Much to Think About, as in the novels, the twentieth century comes fiercely to life through Bellow's unrivaled human understanding and singular style.
Benjamin Taylor, editor of the acclaimed Saul Bellow: Letters, joins Bellow's better-known essays to previously uncollected works selected from his criticism, interviews, speeches, and other reflections. Featuring Bellow's commentary on such fellow writers as Ralph Ellison, Philip Roth, and J. D. Salinger, a remembrance of Franklin D. Roosevelt, dispatches from Paris, Spain, and Israel, and indelible portraits of his hometown, Chicago, this collection brings together writing from every phase of his career. There Is Simply Too Much to Think About is a guided tour of the twentieth century—what we did, suffered, survived—conducted by one of modern life's most inspiring minds.
Praise For There Is Simply Too Much to Think About: Collected Nonfiction…
Praise for THERE IS SIMPLY TOO MUCH TO THINK ABOUT, edited by Benjamin Taylor:
"Rare are the novelists who write nonfiction comparable in strength to their fiction. Now that the bulk of his nonfiction has been drawn together from where the pieces first appeared separately, one sees that, like Henry James and John Updike, the great Saul Bellow was no less the master of the one genre than the other. This book overwhelms one like any artistic treasure newly discovered. When it came to wondrous lucidity in the service of an uncanny literary empathy--to a steady downpour of intelligence--to a direct contact with reality--to a sensibility attuned to the contradictions and the incongruities--he was unrivaled. Like the book of Bellow's correspondence collected several years back by<|fim_middle|> words, could remind you, in every paragraph, about virtually every level of existence.'" — Tom Lavoie, Shelf Awareness
"A nonfiction collection celebrates the centennial of Saul Bellow's (1915-2005) birth. Nobel Prize winner Bellow was a prolific writer of nonfiction: essays, reviews, interviews, talks and memoirs. Organized by decade, the 57 pieces in this volume, edited by Taylor (Naples Declared: A Walk Around the Bay, 2012, etc.), trace both Bellow's writing career and his outspoken opinions on politics, literature and intellectual life in America during the second half of the 20th century. After publishing Dangling Man (1944) and The Victim (1947), "two very correct books" that he thought would establish his credentials as a novelist, Bellow won his first National Book Award in 1954 for "a speculative biography," The Adventures of Augie March. Critical acclaim for that novel established his reputation; many more prestigious awards followed, as did opportunities to publish his views. Some of the most interesting pieces here are autobiographical. Born in Canada to Russian immigrants, growing up in Depression-era Chicago, Bellow knew early in his life that he wanted to be a writer. "I felt that I was born to be a performing and interpretive creature," he wrote, "that I was meant to take part in a peculiar, exalted game." As a young man, he looked up to such critics as Edmund Wilson, who supported him for a Guggenheim Fellowship, but by 1975, he had changed his mind dramatically: "Critics use strength gathered from the past to pummel the present," he announced scornfully. Nevertheless, Bellow found himself in a critic's role throughout his career, deriding novelists who were didactic and those more interested in being intellectual over telling a good story. He also bristled at being categorized as a Jewish writer: "I was a Jew and an American and a writer and I believed that by being described as a 'Jewish writer' I was being shunted to a siding." This comprehensive collection illuminates Bellow's sense of his own identity and his changing world." —Kirkus Reviews
"The acclaimed novels and short fiction published during Bellow's lifetime stand on their own, but these dozens of snapshots offer insight into the mind of a contemporary master, reminding readers anew of the formidable breadth and depth of the author's erudition and his unceasing, uncompromising passion for literature. Even a decade after his death, this collection illuminates Bellow's continued relevance and confirms his standing as one of the most important American writers of the 20th century." — Library Journal
Praise for SAUL BELLOW: LETTERS, edited by Benjamin Taylor:
***Selected by Michiko Kakutani of The New York Times as a Top Ten Pick of 2010***
***Selected by Jonathan Yardley of The Washington Post as a Best of 2010***
"It comes as no surprise to find that the greatest novelist was a great correspondent as well. I hungrily read the book through in three nights, as though I'd stumbled upon a lost Bellow masterpiece only recently unearthed." —Philip Roth
"In the Letters, as in everything he wrote, Saul Bellow never dipped below a certain level—and that level is stratospheric." —Nathan Englander
"Magnificent . . . The man is all here in this book, in his stunning, almost baffling plentitude. . . . Taylor has selected and edited and annotated these letters with exquisite judgment and care. This is an elegantissimo book. Our literature's debt to Taylor . . . is considerable." —Leon Wieseltier, The New York Times Book Review
"Masterfully edited." —Vanity Fair
"Arresting, seizing the reader by the lapels and refusing to let go . . . Bellow is a gifted and emotionally voluble letter writer. The Bellow that floats to the surface in this volume is a close spiritual relative of the heroes who populate his fiction." —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
Penguin Books, 9780143108047, 544pp.
Saul Bellow (1915–2005) is the only novelist to receive three National Book Awards, for The Adventures of Augie March, Herzog, and Mr. Sammler's Planet. In 1976, he won the Pulitzer Prize for his novel Humboldt's Gift. The Nobel Prize in Literature was also awarded to him in 1976 "for the human understanding and subtle analysis of contemporary culture that are combined in his work." In 1990, Mr. Bellow was presented the National Book Award Foundation Medal for distinguished contribution to American letters. He also received the National Medal of Arts.
Benjamin Taylor, editor, is the author of Naples Declared: A Walk Around the Bay, named a Best Book of 2012 by the New Yorker, and of two award-winning novels, Tales Out of School and The Book of Getting Even. Proust: The Future's Secret, his contribution to the Yale Jewish Lives series, will be published in autumn 2015. He previously edited Saul Bellow: Letters, named a Best Book of 2010 by Michiko Kakutani of the New York Times and Jonathan Yardley of the Washington Post. A faculty member in The New School's Graduate School of Writing, Taylor also teaches in the Graduate Writing Division of the School of the Arts at Columbia University. He is a past fellow and current trustee of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. | Benjamin Taylor--the same intrepid editor who is the harvester here--There Is Simply Too Much to Think About further extends our sense of Bellow's extremely humane way of experiencing books, people, events, and places. One witnesses his excited mind, in a molten state, running over." -- Philip Roth
"As I read There Is Simply Too Much to Think About I was reminded of why I taught Bellow in the first place, and perhaps why he won the Nobel Prize over other potential Nobel winners like Philip Roth or Norman Mailer: The man can write American English like no one else." — Chicago Tribune
"This rich . . . collection of Bellow's reviews, essays, speeches, and interviews illuminate his lifelong exploration of what it means to be an American, a Jew, and a writer. As assembled by Taylor, the pieces succeed in showing that Bellow's calling was, in the novelist's own words, 'not to preach but to relate.'" — Publishers Weekly
"A provocative and revealing glimpse inside [Bellow's] mind . . . For readers who want to engage with one of the great writers of the 20th century, [There is Simply Too Much to Think About] is nothing short of a literary feast." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune
"In this splendid volume, Bellow does indeed give us much to think about. . . " — Associated Press
". . .There Is Simply Too Much to Think About provides us with a fine portrait of the artist who, in David Eggers's | 309 |
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Le Festival de Fès des musiques sacrées du monde a lieu chaque année au début de juin dans la ville de Fès, au Maroc.
Description
Le Festival de Fès des musiques sacrées du monde est l'événement marquant de la Fondation Esprit de Fès, au Maroc. Il a été fondé en 1994.
Durant une dizaine de jours, diverses manifestations et soirées sont données dans tous les monuments et site importants de la ville. Chaque année, le festival accueille une multitude d'artistes, qui viennent de tous les horizons et de toutes les cultures.
Histoire
Le Festival de Fès des musiques sacrées du monde et le Forum de Fès, créés respectivement en 1994 et 2001, s'inscrivent dans la tradition savante, artistique et spirituelle de la ville.
Depuis leurs créations, ces manifestations ont connu un succès grandissant.
Ce festival a été désigné en 2001, par l'ONU, comme l'un des événements marquants ayant contribué, d'une façon remarquable, au dialogue des civilisations.
Parallèlement, il s'est développé un réseau international de soutien et de médiatisation. Ainsi est née, aux États-Unis, l'organisation Spirit of Fès Inc., qui organise tous les deux ans un programme du Festival et des Rencontres de Fès à travers vingt villes américaines. Une tournée a été organisée durant les mois d'octobre et novembre 2006 dans plusieurs villes des États-Unis, avec notamment un concert à New York, au Carnegie Hall. La diffusion, à travers ces manifestations, de cet « esprit de Fès », irradie maintenant à partir de Fès dans différents lieux du monde.
Plusieurs autres villes telles que Milan, Londres ou Madrid, ont souhaité devenir des relais pour prolonger le message du festival et des rencontres de Fès<|fim_middle|>
Festival de musique au Maroc
Fès | .
Références
Voir aussi
Articles connexes
Fès
Liste de festivals et de moussems au Maroc
Lien externe
Festival de musique traditionnelle
Festival fondé en 1994 | 53 |
Bubby and Bean ::: Living Creatively: Update: Bubby Dog is a Rockstar!
Update: Bubby Dog is a Rockstar!
It's been a while since my last Bubby dog update, after the terrible night when he had a seizure. For those who aren't aware, my sweet 15 year-old Lab/Chow mix doggy, Leary ("Bubby," and the inspiration behind Bubby and Bean), was diagnosed with terminal cancer April 22nd. He was given a few days to a few weeks to live, and I'm so grateful to be able to say that today has officially been 5 weeks! This doesn't mean that quantity is more important than quality, but we've been very lucky in that he's been doing really well. In fact, the vets tell us that the problems that he has had - the seizure, some hind leg weakness, and a hefty case of separation anxiety when the fiance has to go on the road with the band - have no connection at all to the cancer itself.
Bubby even got to go into the vet on Tuesday for an ear cleaning, quick check-up, and mani/pedi (he does not like it when we attempt to cut his nails, so we leave it to the experts). This was kind of a big deal for us, since we were certain he would never be going back to the vet again for anything routine. Everyone there was so excited to see him, and he was pretty excited too - to the point that he was panting so hard that they weren't able to check his heart with the stethoscope, and had to give him an EKG! His heart, ears, teeth and ridiculously cute face were all in perfect health.
Things haven't been all sunshine and rainbows, of course. In addition to the scares and random health issues, Leary really can't be left alone for any extended periods of time, and he is not a happy camper when his dad's gone. So I've become slightly sleep deprived, and I've been working much longer days, since it's more difficult for me to get things accomplished in the daytime. (I've heard lots of "welcome to my world!" from my friends who have young human children!). But every sacrifice is more than worth the extra moments I've been able to spend with the sweetest creature I've ever known. Bubby wins out over the missed social events and adequate sleep, hands down.
I can't thank you all enough for your amazing show of love and support for this special boy. So many of you have emailed me or commented to ask how he's been, and it means a lot to us. There are undoubtedly people who think I'm slightly crazy for being so attached to a dog, but there are also many others who completely understand the profound connection humans can have with animals. I feel so lucky to have been blessed by the universe with one of these connections! You are the best readers ever (Bubby thinks so too), and I'll be sure to continue to keep you updated.
See you tomorrow morning for this week's edition of Saturday Morning Daydreams!
I have just a few sponsor spots left for June (including just 2 of the new small size for $10!). If you have a blog, Etsy shop or small business that you'd like featured here next month, you can get more information and purchase an ad directly on the sponsor page.<|fim_middle|> i completely understand. i'm incredibly attached to my kitty Milo. | I'm so excited for the new layout/ad sizes and all of the amazing new (and return!) sponsors - hurry up June!
You might just be the best dog mommy in the whole wide world!! I've been wondering how that little cutie was doing. Thanks for updating us. Bubby has a lot of fan!
so glad you have had the extra time to spend with your love, i completely understand your love for your dog - i feel the same way about mine!!
So glad to hear Bubby is still doing okay and happy! I would be exactly the same way if I had a dog; I completely understand.
Go Bubby go! I look forward to all your pretty design and eye candy posts everyday but I have to admit I've been anxiously awaiting a Bubby update. He's famous! I'm so happy he's still doing so good. He is such a handsome dog!
Hey sweet pea. I am so glad that Bubby is feeling a little better at least, it so frightening when your beloved pet is poorly. I have a new puppy, and I am costantly waking up to check on her breathing-just like I did with my daughters when they were babies.
i'm glad he has been doing so well. poor baby. | 255 |
A193B7 Service Temperature
What is the maximum service temperature for A193 Grade B7 bolts?
Portland Bolt is often faced with this question, and because there are many conflicting sources online, we decided to do a little research on our own. The resource we found most helpful was ASME B31.1-2012. In this specification, there is a table which shows the maximum allowable stress values in Tension (KSI) for metal temperature. As seen in Table A-10, when the Tension (KSI) value begins to decrease, the integrity of the bolt becomes compromised. This is where the maximum service temperature comes into play. For example, if you take the red group, which covers the allowable stress values applied to bolting materials 2-1/2" in diameter and smaller, the starting Tension value is 25 KSI and keeps this value through 700°F; however, above this temperature, the Tension value begins to decrease. This marks the point at which the bolt is no longer functioning at its highest capacity.
Red Group: These allowable stress values apply to bolting materials 2-1/2" in diameter and smaller
Maximum Service Temperature: 700°F
Green Group: These allowable stress values apply to bolting materials larger than 2-1/2" in diameter but not larger than 4" in diameter
Blue Group: These allowable stress values apply to bolting materials larger than 4" in diameter but not larger than 7" in diameter
Table A-10 Bolts, Nuts, and Studs
Low and Intermediate Alloy Steel
B5 B7 B7 B7 B7M
Spec. #
Maximum Allowable Stress Values in Tension, ksi, for Metal Temperature, °F, Not Exceeding
-20 to 100
4.2 - - - -
ASME B31.1 - 2012
With that being said, Portland Bolt does not have any engineers on staff, so we are not be able to give any information on the bolt's ability to function at a higher level of heat. The bolt would be compromised, but to what extent, we do not know. That would be a question more suitable for an engineer or metallurgist.
Coatings and Application Limits
When an A193B7 bolt has some form of protective coating, there are limitations to the maximum service temperature the bolts should be exposed to in their respective applications. In the appendixes of the A193 grade, ASTM lays out the limited service temperatures for galvanized and cadmium plated coatings below:
"Use of coated fasteners at temperatures above approximately one-half the melting point (Fahrenheit or Celsius) of the coating is not recommended unless consideration is given to the potential for liquid and solid metal embrittlement, or both. The melting point of elemental zinc is approximately 780°F [415°C]. Therefore, application of zinc-coated fasteners should be limited to temperatures less than 390°F [210°C]. The melting point of cadmium is approximately 600°F [320°C]. Therefore, application of cadmium-coated fasteners should be limited to temperatures less than 300°F [160°C]."
In regard to other popular specifications and their maximum service temperatures, the table below shows the ratings for bolts made to the A307 and A449 specifications. While the A193 specification covers bolts made from a high strength alloy steel, the A307 specification covers common mild steel bolts, and the A449 specification covers medium carbon or alloy steel bolts that have been quenched and tempered. In regard to these two specifications, ASME B31.1-2012 clearly states, "These materials are not acceptable for construction of pressure-retaining parts of boiler external piping. In regard to ASTM A307, this material shall not be used above 400°F. The allowable stress value is 7,000 psi. In regard to ASTM A449, these allowable stress values are established from a consideration of strength only and will be satisfactory for average service." As shown in the table below, the ASTM A307 materials are not rated for temperatures above 400°F and the ASTM A449 materials are not rated for temperatures above 600°F.
Yellow Group: These allowable stress values apply to all parameters of the A307 specification
Pink Group: These allowable stress values apply to A449 bolting materials less than or equal to 1" in diameter.
Orange Group: These allowable stress values apply to A449 bolting materials greater than 1" in diameter and less than or equal to 1-1/2" in diameter
Blue Group: These allowable stress values apply to A449 bolting materials greater than 1-1/2" in diameter and less than or equal to 3" in diameter.
1, 2, 2H B - - -
A194 A307 A449 A449 A449
- 7.0 23.0 20.<|fim_middle|> for a B7 (Dia.<2.5)is 70% of yield per ASME PCC-1.
@Jayson – I double checked Table A-10 from ASME B31.1-2012, which is what we used when writing this FAQ and it clearly says these values are the "Maximum Allowable Stress Values". | 2 14.5
- - 23.0 20.2 14.5
If you have any questions regarding the service temperature of A193 Grade B7 bolts, or any other fastener related questions, give Portland Bolt a call! Our highly experienced estimators are fastener experts and will be happy to field any technical questions you may have.
Written June 17, 2013 , modified October 29, 2014
https://www.portlandbolt.com/about/team/kailey-tillman/Kailey Tillman
Email: kailey@portlandbolt.com
ASTM A193 B7 vs. A193 B7M
What is the difference between A193 Grade B7 & A193 Grade B7M?
A193 Grade B7 Anchor Bolts
Is A193 Grade B7 a valid specification for anchor bolts?
Max Temperature for Zinc Fasteners
What is the maximum service temperature limitation for hot-dip galvanized fasteners?
Hello dane Mc Kinnon
is it the A193 grade B7 limited for low temperatures? I read the ASME A320 and the A193 and seems that between grade B7 from A193 and grade L7 from A320 the only diference is an impact test?
What is the minimun temp. the grade B7 should be used for pressure vessel
Dane McKinnon says:
@David- The ASTM standard itself does not discuss temperature limits, high or low. The main difference between A193 B7 and A320 L7 is the charpy impact test. If you are wanting to use B7 in low temperature environments, you will need to consult the boiler and pressure vessel codes. We are not familiar enough with them to comment.
Nasir says:
What is the maximum service temperature for ASTM A325 grade bolts?
Similar response is available for other grade. refer
https://www.portlandbolt.com/technical/faqs/service-temperature-of-a193b7-bolts/
@Nasir- Apologies, but we do not have that information. We have looked, but have never found published information regarding A325 service temperatures.
Nagaraju says:
Can you give me the allowable shear and Tensile stress of A193 B7 bolts for structural engineering purpose.
@Nagaraju- Apologies, but we do not have that information. You will need to consult the ASME codes or some other engineering code. Sorry we cannot help.
Subrata Chakraborty says:
Please let us know up to what maximum temperature use of B7 bolt is suitable.
@Subrata- ASTM does not define a maximum temperature for A193 B7 materials. The maximum allowable temperature is typically defined by engineering codes specific to your application.
Ali Moghadasi says:
SA193 B7 bolts are they rated for shocks generated by impact wrenches?
@Ali- We are not aware of any shock rating for impact wrenches regardless of grade. Apologies.
Fabio Moretti says:
ASME B31.1 Table A-10 Note (1) gives the service temperature limits for A194 too:
Grade 1 and 2: -20 to 600 °F
Grade 2H: -20 to 800 °F
Jayson says:
I believe you have mislabeled the chart above. The stresses are not the maximum allowable, but design stresses for the ASME pressure vessel code calculation. The maximum allowable bolt stress | 764 |
Elco stays hot, routs Northern Lebanon on Gold Rush Night
Pat Huggins
MYERSTOWN - It's a good thing the Elco High School gymnasium was a little brighter than normal Friday night, decked out in gold to signify the school's Gold Rush fundraiser for the Four Diamonds Fund.
Because if not, the place would have been pitch black after the Elco boys basketball team shot all the lights out of the place.
Led by Braden Bohannon's 5 3-pointers and game-high 26 points, the Raiders enjoyed a ridiculously hot shooting night en route to an 81-33 throttling of Northern Lebanon in the front end of a boys-girls doubleheader.
In all, Elco hit 12 3-pointers and surged to an insurmountable 2<|fim_middle|> route to the Section 2 defeat.
Raylin Pena paced Lebanon (7-6, 4-3 Section 2) with 15 points and Marquis Ferreira hit for 10 points.
Ryan Parise's 21 points led E-town.
Susquehanna Township 56, Palmyra 42
At Palmyra, the Cougars hung in for a half, trailing just 24-20 at the break, but couldn't sustain that effort in this Mid-Penn Keystone defeat. | 4-6 lead after the first quarter while providing more evidence that the 2019-20 season could go down as one of the more memorable ones in Raider history.
Could. Elco isn't there yet, but it is now 12-2 after its third win in three nights and second straight rout and looking scarier to opponents all the time.
"I think we have our sights set on a lot of big goals," Elco coach Brad Conners said, "and one of the immediate goals is to keep getting better every night. We just look a little bit better every game. They have the look of a team that could definitely make a (postseason) run, absolutely."
You won't get any arguments to that point from Northern Lebanon, which has been far more competitive this season than its current 2-9 record would suggest.
But the Vikings had no chance Friday night, as Elco simply mowed them down with seamless offensive execution and sizzling shooting that included each member of the starting five - Bohannon, Bryce Coletti, Ben Horst, Asher Kemble and Evan Huey - hitting a 3-pointer and Coletti and Horst joining Bohannon in double figures with 17 and 11 points, respectively.
"They're loaded," said Northern Lebanon coach Chris George. "As coaches we've all had teams like that, where every night you're feeling good about the kids you're rolling out. And their three studs (Bohannon, Coletti and Kemble) are really tough. Coletti being back (from an early-season ankle injury) really makes them go and when you have a guy that can shoot like Bohannon you're almost like Golden State out there."
But it's not just talent that makes Elco go. It's also a group with a very serious-minded, business-like approach to games. There wasn't any dancing around or chest bumping going on during the contest. Just a next-play mentality that should serve the Raiders well when the postseason arrives.
"We've been playing together for so long I feel like it's not that hard to have such good chemistry," Coletti said. "When we work together like that it's really easy with these guys. We're a special group."
Which they also proved by shrugging off the expected difficulty of playing their third game in as many nights like one might shoo a pesky fly.
"The atmosphere was really good," Conners said of the packed Gold Rush house. "I think the atmosphere kinda got everybody where they needed to be emotionally. I was worried about a little bit of a letdown but I think the energy from the crowd really got us locked in."
"It's FTK (For The Kids) night so it's a special night for us and our whole school," Coletti said. "Normally our gym gets full but not this full."
It may be that full again next Friday night when the Raiders host Lancaster Catholic in a Section 4 first place showdown that figures to be dripping with intensity. But the Raiders claim they won't be looking ahead to that game just yet, not with a tough non-league contest with Wyomissing looming on Wednesday.
"We really have our work cut for us against Wyomissing," Conners said. "And I told the kids even before this game, 'The biggest game of the year is always the one that's right in front of us.' And I really mean that. If we are who we think we are we're just gonna keep getting better and focus on Wyomissing."
Cedar Crest 70, Penn Manor 40
In Millersville, the Falcons continued their mastery of Section 1 opponents, improving to 12-1 overall and 7-0 in the section after drubbing the Comets.
Illeri Ayo-Faleye led the way with 20 points and Jason Eberhart added 13 as Crest buried Penn Manor with a 44-19 second half onslaught.
Elizabethtown 63, Lebanon 46
At Lebanon High, the Cedars fell in a 23-10 first quarter hole en | 854 |
Understanding that time is money and knowledge is power are the prime reasons that the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit is hosting an hour-long session featuring four mini thought-provoking talks, said Cherryh Cansler, VP of Editorial, Networld Media Group, the event producer.
The session, which is part of the three-day event March 11-13 in Louisville, kicks off with Susie Fogelson, former Food<|fim_middle|> Conscious Eating" — discusses how culinary brands can drive their bottom lines while working to make the world a better place.
The summit features a variety of speakers including executives from Papa John's, Taco Bell, Wingzone, Fazoli's, Hardee's, Carl's Jr., Schlotzsky's, Dickey's Barbecue and many more. | Network and Cooking Channel Senior Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy, who founded F&Co. Her 15-minute talk — "The Flattening of the Restaurant Landscape and the Rise of | 39 |
discourse literarcy and linguistics
Reading Response
"Literacy, Discourse, and Linguistics" by James Paul Gee
In "Literacy, Disc<|fim_middle|>'s just an opinion though. | ourse, and Linguistics," James Paul Gee attempts to explain "a way of talking about literacy" and "literacy studies." He describes how a Discourse is not the same as discourse, details the different types of Discourses, and introduces several new terms to strengthen his argument. Gee's overall claims, in his own words, is "the focus of literacy studies or applied linguistics should not be language, or literacy, but social practices."
Gee begins by describing that "language" is not particularly grammar- but it is what you say, how you say it, and what you are and do when you say it. To demonstrate this first claim he describes two responses by women in an interview that show different dialect. A great quote from this article that helps to formulate Gee's claims of what a Discourse actually is this: At any moment we are using language we must say or write the right thing in the right way while playing the right social role and to hold right values, beliefs, and attitudes. Thus, what is important is not language, and surely not grammar, but saying (writing)-doing-being-valuing-believing combinations. (484) Gee describes that a Discourse is like an "identity kit." He also says that we all have many.
To acquire a Discourse, Gee states that you cannot learn by instruction but by apprenticeship. "Apprenticeship" is one of Gee's terms that simply apply to the social practice of that particular Discourse to become familiar with it. Next, Gee explains how there is tension and conflict among one's Discourses. All this means is that the ways of one Discourse may interfere with the ways of another, and you are ultimately who you are based on a combination effect.
Gee uses several terms to go in depth about Discourses. Primary socialization, or the acquisition of our Primary Discourse, is what we obtain from our families and growing up and it affects our world-view the most. Secondary Discourses are acquired by apprenticeship in the community (social institutions). Dominant discourses are secondary discourses that bring forth "social goods." Non-dominant Discourses are secondary discourses that "bring solidarity with a particular social network."
Another one of Gee's claims is that a dominant discourse can be used as a test- a test for natives and a gate for non-natives (fluent uses v. newcomers). Gee also goes into detail about how primary and secondary discourse acquisition is similar to learning a new language. The first and second language can interfere with each other, but learning the second can strengthen the primary.
Gee's definition of literacy is, "the master of or fluent control over a secondary Discourse." In his argument, literacy is plural since everyone has more than one. Literacy can be "liberating" in the sense that bring about a meta-language that can be beneficial.
Furthermore, Gee presents two theorems to his argument. First, someone cannot engage in a Discourse in a less than fluent manner. Second, primary Discourses cannot be liberating literacies.
Finally, Gee ties all of his terms together with an example of a story created by a 5-year-old. The story is written in lines and stanzas, demonstrates filtering and transferring, and shows practice of a Discourse. Detail is given about the child's primary Discourse and how it is affected, and how it affects her literacies.
Synthesis:
Gee's article seemed to be more of a textbook read to me. It contained all new material with several definitions, examples, and implications. I believe my summary is lengthy due to the fact that Gee covered so much ground with his article. His work relates to the work of Swales because Swales defines discourse community, which is essentially a community of fluent members involved in a secondary Discourse. I feel that Gee and Swales collaboratively describe everything there is to know about defining the terms of discourse and Discourse. There is a separation between the two terms. Also, in Gee's terms- I feel the Factory Farm Industry, or atleast the people involved in it, are in a dominant secondary Discourse. It is dominant because the "goal" (as required be Swales) is to raise profits. All three articles from this section so far are connected. I feel you will either understand all of them or none of them- that | 889 |
The 2017 Special Olympics National Summer Games
Beth Faulkner
In 2017, Bradford was the largest squad contingent of the largest region competing in the Special Olympics National Summer Games, held in Sheffield.
It was the first time Yorkshire and the Humber had ever sent a cycling team to a National Games and the two cyclists were from Bradford and Keighley.
Stephen Thorne from Keighley and Ella Curtis from Baildon both returned with podium medals and ribbons.
They became media stars featuring on three separate local news TV articles, a national breakfast TV feature and several local radio features in Sheffield, Leeds and Bradford and made newspaper articles in the Keighley Chronicle and Telegraph and Argus. 'Rocket Man' Stephen Thorne made many friends along the way and Ella Curtis stole hearts and inspired<|fim_middle|> had a spinal injury due to a horse riding accident at a point-to-point meet. | many as Yorkshire's first female Special Olympics Tricycle racer.
Ella continues to cycle and compete and in March 2019 will be one of five Bradford Special Olympians representing the GB team at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi.
Para triathlete, Stuart Meikle
Stuart is a Bingley based, Bradford born para triathlete. He is the current UK Para Triathlon Category 3 Champion and won his title at the first attempt.
Paralympic cyclist, David Stone MBE
David Stone, a multiple medallist at the summer Paralympic Games, first competed in the 2000 Paralympics in Sydney. He has since competed in the Beijing, London and Rio Games, winning three gold, one silver and two bronze medals.
Almost a Paralympian!
I was 'discovered' by Wilf Paish in 1988 who was the Coach to Daley Thompson and Tessa Sanderson. I was Marie Ratcliff then. This is my recollection of my all too brief athletics antics.
BDSL athletics coach, Janet Arkwright
Janet is an inclusive coach, as part of the Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure team she coaches the district's learning disabled athletes.
Adaptive cycling in Bradford
Bradford has a strong collaborative inclusive cycling offer and a cycling fleet.
The UK's leading inclusive theatre company, Mind The Gap
The UK's largest learning disabled theatre company, Mind The Gap
Local Bradford charity, Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure
Groundbreaking charity, Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure is a cornerstone and feeder organisation for athletes with a disability in Bradford District
The Finmere Horse Show and Sally Haynes
In 1959 the first Finmere Show was held at Hill Leys, Finmere, to fundraise for steeplechase rider, Sally Haynes, who at 19 years of age | 391 |
Evolution of Process
by Kay Kauffman
Today I'm kickin' it old school, or at least as close to old school as I can get these days. The kick-ass sound system of my youth may be long gone, but the tunes it played remain, albeit in a different format (goodbye, analog; hello, digital). The friends with whom I used to get together to hang out, listen to music, and write no longer live just across town, but great memories and the internet keep us close between visits. Luckily, my trusty mechanical pencil and college-ruled notebook haven't left me – life without them would be bleak indeed.
All of this, I suppose, is a rambling introduction to a post about writing process and inspiration. Many a writer is asked about their process, where their ideas come from, what their work is about. I always find these questions particularly hard to answer. For me, "What does your writing process look like?" and "Where do your ideas come from?" are two sides of the same coin because for me, the process of writing starts with the story idea itself (unless, of course, by "process," you mean the actual act of writing – in that case, I prefer to handwrite everything in pencil while curled up in my recliner, then type it up later). And an idea, as we all know, can come from anywhere.
Take my novel, The Lokana Chronicles, for instance. The initial idea for it came from a story I wrote with a friend back in high school. We'd been inspired by the Disney movie Atlantis and created a (terrible) story about two girls who were long-lost princesses from the vanished city. They don't know any of this, of course, so when they manage to find their way back to the sunken city, they are naturally quite confused at their seemingly sudden knowledge of the place and its inhabitants. Though what we'd written was awful, I really liked the concept of a world within a world and a lost princess who is ignorant of her heritage, so I put my thinking cap on and set to work trying to figure out how to use those aspects to create something that could actually work.
The Lokana Chronicles is the first novel I've ever come close to plotting before I started writing. Standard practice prior to this had been to fly by the seat of my pants and give my characters free reign over the story. It was chaotic and fun and reflected my love of soap operas. With Lokana, plotting helped me avoid throwing in one convenient plot twist after another just to have things happen.
Someone once told me that in order to write well, you have to create a detailed outline. Since there were many subjects on which he and I disagreed, I suspect that's why I've always been so averse to plotting. At any rate, I created a partial synopsis for Lokana to function as an outline and what a difference it made! It was so much easier to remember where I wanted the story to go once I had it written down. Now that I've stumbled on my synopsizing idea, I can't imagine going back to being a complete pantser.
But when it came time to start a new project, I found myself stuck. It took me seven years to write and revise Lokana; what should I do next? I began to worry that I had finally run out of ideas, that I would never think of anything else to write. After spending so much time with the characters in Lokana, I was hesitant to leave them behind. I'd always envisioned The Lokana Chronicles as a stand-alone novel, but surely there were more stories to tell from my wonderful little world?
I dusted off my thinking cap again and this time, it took me quite a long time to finally come up with a workable concept. Set twenty years after the first book, the sequel follows the next generation of citizens in Lokana and Arkona. Some of the characters from the first book appear in the second, but obviously not all of them can. I've been working on the sequel for six months and I think I'm about half finished with the writing, but the writing has been going much slower lately than I would like. The same, sadly, is true of reading. I need to be better about that; so much of what I read has an influence on what and how I write (which explains my constant struggle to show and not tell – I read a lot of classic literature, stuff that was written when it was much more acceptable to tell things).
But getting things right is part of the fun, and I like a good challenge. There's nothing quite as satisfying as the feeling you get when all the pieces of a well-constructed plot fall perfectly into place, and that's one of the many things I love about writing. When things turn out even better than you ever could have hoped for, it's nothing short of amazing.
Speaking of writing, I ought to be getting back to it. I hear a pitch calling my name.
Connect with Kay Kauffman:
Blog: http://suddenlytheyalldied.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorkaykauffman
Twitter: http://<|fim_middle|> age/spiritual?
Always is thestory of two eternal lovers, Einarr and Katura who come to Earth again toexperience mortality as Simon and April. Simon is 36-years old and set in hisways. He likes an uncomplicated life alone. April is Simon's best friend's16-year old niece and she has a crush on Simon. The book is about the lives ofApril and Simon through the years. What makes it new age is that I've broughtin a Celtic Wiccan friend for April along with past lives. The spiritual partis the idea that we are eternal spiritual beings who exist on a differentplanet that is made up of love, that we have infinite freedoms to choose ourdestinies.
In your opinion, how important is romance to a story?
It depends on the storyline of the book. With Always, romance takes a major part.
What inspired Always? Did the idea come from one particularsource, or was it a combination of several ideas you'd had?
I was toying around with a couple of stories when one day Ipictured a middle aged attractive man standing on his balcony looking out atthe town he loves, pleased with his life. From there, as I wrote, the storydeveloped on its own and led me where it wanted to go.
Have any of your real-world experiences found their ways into yourwriting? Characters based on real people? Settings based on real locations?
Yes. In Always, characterof Aunt Tillie slapping her hand on tables and talking loudly came from acouple of women I knew once who did that. I have a short story series based onan older woman from the Midwest who loves the "Lard" and prunes. She is basedon several women and their quirky ways.
Can you tell us a bit about book trailers? Who made yours?
Book trailers are an easy way to show what your book isabout. You can make them yourself today with the many methods available. I mademy own. It's more of a PowerPoint, but it was my first try and I'm pleased withthe result. It does explain the concept of the book.
How would you describe your writing style?
I like to write simply, with touches of humor here andthere. I'm a storyteller that doesn't frighten anyone. I like to write a storythat follows the character through the end of their lives.
What do you find most challenging about writing?
For me, the most challenging part are the re-writes andedits. They can take so much time and work, but they do produce a much betterstory.
Is there anything in writing that comes naturally to you?
Writing and poetry both do. When I'm in the right place,they just flow through my fingertips onto the paper.
Are you working on anything new?
I just finished the draft of my second book, The Lone Hero. This one is aboutEinarr's first mission.
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AUTHOR INTERVIEW: John Holt
10 Questions for thriller writer John Holt. Find him on Facebook.
Welcome, John! Can you tell us a bit about yourself? What kind of books do you write?
I am a retired Chartered Surveyor, who used to work for The Greater London Council, and later had my own surveying practice. I live in Essex with my wife, daughter, and our adoptive cat Missy. Adoptive because she adopted us. Like a lot of people I suspect, I had always wanted to write a novel, but could never think of a decent plot. The first novel I wrote, The Kammersee Affair, was inspired by a trip to the Austrian lake district. We stayed at a place called Grundlsee. The next lake was Toplitz which was used by the German Navy during the war to test torpedoes and rockets. As the war ended many items were disposed of in the lake, including jewellery, weapons and counterfeit dollars and pounds. There were rumours of gold bullion also being placed in the dark waters of the lake. Extensive searches have never found any gold. The book is about the search for hidden Nazi gold. But it is much more than that. It is the story of two men, an SS Major, and an American GI. It is a story of blackmail, murder, and revenge. The other published books all feature Tom Kendall, my private detective.
I noticed that you have a number of books on Amazon. How frequently do you put out a novel?
I currently have five books on Amazon. As I said my first book was The Kammersee Affair. It was originally published by Raider Publishing International in New York in 2006. Then came The Mackenzie File in 2008; The Marinski Affair in 2009; and Epidemic in 2011. My fifth novel A Killing In The City was published by Night Books (no longer in existence) in March 2012. The contracts with Raider have all expired, or have been terminated by mutual agreement. In August 2012 I started to self publish and re-issue the books under my own banner, PHOENIX. Epidemic was re-issued only a few days ago. So five novels in seven months, not bad. If only I could do that over and over. The truth of the matter is that I suppose each novel would probably take twelve months from scratch.
What kinds of characters do you like to write about?
I like characters with character. By that I mean my characters have to have a strong personality, to have qualities and values and standards that they live by, whether for good or bad. My main character, Tom Kendall, is a private detective. But he isn't the tough guy toting a gun type of detective. He is methodical, and plodding. He isn't as fit as he should be, and eats all the wrong kinds of food. He has a wicked sense of humour. He is determined, and once he gets an idea into his head he won't shift until he has been proved wrong in a dozen different ways. In many ways there's a lot of me in Kendall. My villains are dominant, ruthless, out for power and control. You know they are bad right from the off, and you know they committed the crime. The point though is to see how Kendall solves the case.
Do you have a writing process?
Do I have a writing process? That's not that straight forward. I don't have any hard and fast rules. Unlike the truly great authors such as Dickens, I could never start at page 1 and make my way through to the end. I don't how he (and others) did that. To write a chapter a week, I couldn't do that. Some weeks I might only write a handful of notes; other times I might write large sections. I usually have a basic ides of what I want in the story. I might even have a handful of chapters in outline. Then I will gradually add things as they come to mind. When I say add them I mean I might think of something to add to the ending, or it might be a piece that fits in somewhere in the middle. Often it might actually mean I have to change something previously written, but I get there in the end. Sometimes I use the "What If" scenario.
Generally each novel takes about a year.
Can you tell us a bit about your experience in publishing? Why did you choose to indie publish?
Having written The Kammersee Affair, I investigated the possibility of a mainstream publisher snapping it up. I soon realised that not being a celebrity chef, or an A-Lister, the mainstream publishers weren't interested. Then I approached Dorrance Publishers in New York. They simply loved the book, and were very keen to work with me. They produced a very nice review/critique. All I had to do was sign the contract and send them a cheque for $10,000. Yes, that's what I said, $10,000. It may surprise you to hear that I never did sign with Dorrance. After that there were a number of other so-called vanity publishers. Austin Macauley wanted £2,400; Author House wanted £700. Eventually I went with Raider. Yes I paid for the privilege, although it was considerably cheaper than Author House. Regrettably the books did not sell that well, and suffered from poor promotion. Then there was Night Books. With them there was no charge. Sadly for reasons now water under the bridge Night and I parted and went our separate ways. I then decided that because I was doing my own publicity and promoting why not do the whole thing: self-publish. They way I had control over everything—the book, the cover, the price, publicity, and I kept all of the royalties.
What does it take to turn a manuscript into a book?
Good question. How long is a piece of string? When is a book ever finished? I have realised that you cannot possibly please everyone at the same time. Look at the reviews: "a slow boring read I couldn't finish" for one person; "A well plotted crime thriller" for someone else. You know full well that as soon as you type The End and put the book in front of the public, someone is going to be critical. It's too long; it's too short; your characters aren't realistic. Not realistic! It's fiction, anything is possible in fiction. A man wearing his pants on the outside, with x-ray vision, and flying faster than a speeding bullet, isn't something you see that often. Yet Superman has made a fortune for his creators. I decided that I wouldn't try to please anyone except myself. As long as I was happy then that would be that. If others liked it then that was a bonus. So as long as I'm happy with the manuscript, and it says all of the things I had in mind, and I've checked the spelling for the umpteenth time, then the manuscript is ready to become a book. I don't employ an editor or a proofreader so it's quite probably that a misspelling will get through; or there will be a punctuation error, or three. But so be it. If a spelling mistake spoils the whole book for you well I'm sorry, but stick with the bigger picture.
In your opinion, how has the Internet age affected the publishing industry?
Like many aspects about the Internet there have been good, and bad, effects as far as publishing is concerned. Certainly the growth of e-books has had an effect on paperbacks. E-books and Amazon has certainly had an effect on bookstores. I much prefer paperbacks, and resisted ebooks for a long time. I have now (sadly) realised that paperbacks can no longer compete with ebooks. In the States, I understand that more e-books are sold than paperbacks. The same will I expect be true in the UK before long. The Internet has certainly had an effect on bookstores, and many independent shops have disappeared. On the plus side is the fact that it is now much easier for self-published indie authors like myself. With the likes of Lulu and Createspace, it is now easy to self publish your paperback (at no charge), and with Kindle Direct and Smashwords, getting your e-book out there couldn't be simpler. Then, of course, the other major consideration is the so called social media. I have met so many nice people on here, people I will probably never ever meet, but who I call friends. They are very supportive in all sorts of ways, including encouragement, and publicity.
Of the books you've written, do you have a favorite?
That's difficult, but I suppose The Marinski Affair, or Epidemic. But there again I liked A Killing In The City and… Sorry, you wanted one. Okay, let's say Marinski.
What is your favorite aspect of writing?
To me writing must be fun, you must enjoy doing it. If it's a labour of love, forget it. If in any way it causes anguish, or worry, forget it. I write in the hope of entertaining someone. I know it's just a little bit of nonsense. There are no deep innermost feelings to be analysed, but if someone gets some pleasure out of it, or they find Kendall's humour to their taste, that is absolutely fine.
I have four novels at various stages: two more Kendall novels, one of which is about 60% complete; the other is barely an outline. A friend of mine, Hans Fricke, carried out several underwater searches of lake Toplitz. About two years ago he carried out an underwater search in a Norwegian fjord. He had discovered a submarine. It seems that the submarine had undertaken a trip in 1931 heading for an under the ice voyage to the North Pole. For reasons it never got to the Pole, and was later deliberately scuttled in Norway. I am trying to put together a novel about it. That is about 30% complete. Then I have a "What If" novel regarding the assassination of Lincoln. This is 75% so that is the one I'm concentrating on, in the hope of having it ready before the end of the year.
John Holt's novels are available at:
Amazon US:
The Kammersee Affair
A Killing in the City
The Mackenzie Dossier
The Marinski Affair
Amazon UK:
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REVIEW: Upload / Collin Tobin
TITLE: Upload
AUTHOR: Collin Tobin
AVAILABILITY: Amazon US (paperback), Amazon US (Kindle e-book), Amazon UK (paperback), Amazon UK (Kindle e-book), Barnes & Noble (paperback), Barnes & Noble (Nook e-book), OmniLit (e-book), Kobo (e-book)
Recommended for fans of suspense novels and technothrillers.
Thriller—Technothriller
Upload is fairly fast paced, with suspenseful mysteries intertwined with slower-paced emotional scenes.
Third person limited. Upload rotates between the close third perspectives of several characters, primarily the protagonist, Jay, his tech-savvy friend, Bennie, and the mysterious villain, Sturgeon. Each chapter heading states whose POV the chapter will be told from.
Teenager Jay Brooks spends his evenings hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots as part of an online operation he runs with his best friend, a wheelchair-bound hacker named Bennie. One night, he stumbles upon a crime in action and downloads a mysterious video transmission. Meanwhile, the villainous Sturgeon runs an illicit operation, harnessing the skills of clueless programmers and an unscrupulous pair of Russian thugs.
Unable to forget what he witnessed, Jay asks Bennie to help him investigate the circumstances of the mysterious video. Their discoveries bring them closer and closer to colliding with Sturgeon's dangerous business, and what they uncover threatens not only their lives, but all of society.
Upload is a fast-paced thriller with elements of science fiction. The technology behind Sturgeon's shadowy business is speculative but believable, and the scenes surrounding computer operations are very well described. The plot, the motivations behind it, the way the things work... they all make sense and come together to form a neat, satisfying conclusion. Glimpses of nefarious operations and threats to the main characters keep the suspense high throughout the novel.
Yet at its core, Upload remains a very human story. Jay's life is in disarray after his mother's sudden death caused his father to fall into a depression so deep, he scarcely seems to notice Jay. Bennie's company is his refuge, although the situation is complicated by Jay's feelings for Bennie's older sister, Chloe. Both daring and caring, Jay is easy to sympathize with. He displays both a youthful attitude and levelheaded maturity, both intelligence and foolishness.
Bennie is a similarly complex character. He spends his days holed up in his computer lab, living with the painful knowledge that he can never have a normal life. Longing for any kind of human connection, he goes to raves for the sole purpose of crowd surfing and feeling the touch of others. He also displays an admirable kind of internal strength, as he is determined to live his life as he wishes in spite of his disadvantages.
From reading Upload, it's easy to tell that Tobin is a poet at heart. His prose rings with a symphony of similes, bringing images and emotions to life. Metaphors flow freely through his descriptions, and colorful figures of speech appear regularly. For instance:
"His resistance weakened at night, as if he could no longer uphold the straining pulleys of his sorrow. And they squealed unsympathetically, the ropes slipping through his relaxing hands, lowering the great cold boulder of his mother's absence on his chest."
"Suddenly, the rush of the last forty-eight hours came back to him like a magician spewing forth his full deck of cards into the air. But one card remained in his white-gloved hand, stiff with expectant applause. It was the calm, steady, red flash of something else, something he couldn't yet place."
The character development and descriptive language seems as though they belong in a more literary genre, and indeed, Upload is far more than another page-turning thriller. It has all the elements of its intended genre—suspense, action, danger… I read the whole thing in one day because I had to know what happened (to the detriment of my sleep schedule). The twists and turns Jay and Bennie run into as they uncover the truth behind Sturgeon's shadowy operation are cleverly plotted and brilliantly imagined. At the same time, the language brings the story to life in a way that's rarely seen in modern-day thrillers.
This book contains some adult language and some gun violence.
[From the author's Amazon page]
Collin Tobin lives in Massachusetts with his wife and two daughters. He holds a bachelor's in English and master's in Education. He has worked in the software industry for the past twelve years.
He was the lucky recipient of the Mississippi Literary Festival's 1st place in poetry and has also published poems in "character i" and "The Drum".
When he's not writing, he enjoys re-reading Nabokov's fiction in chronological order, eating very hot salsa, and dreaming up inventions with neither the capital nor the initiative to see them through.
His greatest accomplishment is his wonderful family.
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AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Joanne Hall
10 Questions for speculative fiction writer Joanne Hall. Visit her blog, Follow her on Twitter, Follow her on Facebook, or Visit her Goodreads page.
Hi, Joanne! Can you tell us a bit about your background as a writer? What kind of books do you write?
Hello! I've been writing since I could hold a pen: the day I found out that writing books was a real job that people did, I decided that that was what I was going to do when I grew up (having been through the career options: astronaut, fireman, Jedi…) I think I was about six.
My first three books were published by a very small, now defunct, press in America, and I've had a collection of short stories, The Feline Queen and other Tales, published by Wolfsinger Publications. My latest book, The Art of Forgetting: Rider, is due to be published by Kristell Ink at the end of June, with the second volume, Nomad to follow in December.
I write grubby heroic fantasy, for the most part, though in my short fiction I've dabbled in everything from historical fiction to comedy to full-on SF. But heroic fantasy is my first love.
What is your opinion on e-books versus physical books? Do you think physical books will ever go the way of VCRs?
I like e-books. I think anything that creates more access to reading can only be a good thing, and though I'm not a fan of reading off a screen myself, there's a whole generation younger than me who think nothing of it. The fact that e-books are cheaper than paperbacks is great, it's brought reading into the grasp of people who might not always be able to afford to go out and buy new books, and it's made reading cool. So in that way, e-books are great (not to mention the fact that when you go on holiday now you can take your whole library on your Nook or Kindle and not have to worry about going over the baggage weight limit—this might have happened to me a few times…)
But do I think physical books will go the way of VCRS? No. I think e-books might. I bet there's not one piece of functioning technology in your house that's over forty years old, while books, paper books, can last a hundred years or more if you look after them. Paper books don't have the built-in obsolescence that your computer has. And there will always be people who enjoy the feel of a paper book, the texture, the smell, the embossed covers. Paper books have seen the lazerdisc, the eight-track, the video, the gramaphone record, the cassette all come and go, and outlasted them all. I think they'll be around long after the Kindle has gone.
In your opinion, how has the Internet age changed the culture of writing?
In both good and bad ways (Is that vague enough for you?) On the negative side, the internet is an enormous distraction full of cats and skateboard videos. Also, if you make a mistake on the Internet, if you, lets say, have a go at a reviewer or throw a wobble, it's there forever. Being a writer online means you have to behave like a professional all the time, even in the privacy of your own blog, because you don't know who's reading. You have to assume that everything you say is up for international scrutiny, so always be nice!
On the other hand, the internet provides opportunities to make contact with people (industry people and fans) that were impossible 10-15 years ago. I found my current publishers, Kristell Ink, via a friend's Twitter feed. I have been able to chat to fellow authors, booksellers, reviewers, agents and fans via the internet—it's like a virtual convention bar out there. Writing can be quite a lonely profession, so the ability to reach out and talk to people in the same position is invaluable.
Over the past few years, we've seen a lot of trends in the literary world—crime thrillers, paranormal romances, dystopia… as a writer, how do you respond to these trends? Do you jump on board, or do you stick with the genres that are more your style?
I write the book that's in my head. If it coincides with what happens to be fashionable at the time of publication, great, but I think my book would be poorer if I added elements just because they're the "in thing". The other thing is, it takes so long to finish a book and get it published that what might be on-trend while you're writing it is going to be old hat by the time it comes out. There are only two kinds of books, books you enjoy and books you don't. Everything else is marketing.
These days, it seems that a writer's "voice" is as important as the book's plot. How would you describe your "voice" or writing style?
Quite fast-paced, light on description, snappy dialogue. More David Gemmell than Tolkien ;) You won't find any three-page descriptions of trees…
In your opinion, what is the most challenging aspect of writing?
The second draft, when I look back and see all the things that are wrong that I'm not sure how to fix. That's when I tend to beat my head against the desk the most, and that's when my lovely beta readers pick me up and tell me it's not that bad, and suggest how I can make it not suck. That's the hardest draft, after that it's just endless tweaking…
Are there any books or writers who have particularly influenced your writing?
I think I'm influenced by everything around me, I'm a total sponge. What led me to fantasy in the first place was my mum and my uncle, who are, let's face it, a pair of big nerds. They let me raid their bookshelves from an early age, and that was how I discovered Asimov, Clarke, Tolkien, C.S Lewis… all the greats. Formative influences before I was even a teenager were David Eddings and Anne McCaffrey (McCaffrey was the first one I discovered for myself) but even before then I was reading what we would now regard as YA—Pat O'Shea, Diana Wynne Jones. Then when I was a bit older there was David Gemmell, Raymond Feist and Katherine Kerr. But I grab stuff from everywhere and smoosh it around in my brain!
"The Lies of Locke Lamora" by Scott Lynch. It's been on my "should read" list for a long time and now he has a third book in the series due out in October it seemed like a good time to read it. I'm absolutely loving it, it's just the sort of thing I like (and like to write), and I regret not reading it sooner.
Do you outline? Can you tell us a bit about your writing process?
I outline a little bit. I usually know how a book starts, how it ends, and three or four things that have to happen somewhere in the middle, but that's it. Beyond that I'm a total pantser, I'll write it to see what happens next! One of the best feelings is when your characters take control and start doing things you didn't expect, and all you can do is follow them and try and gently steer them in the right direction… I know where I'm going, and some stops along the way, but when I start out the journey is a total mystery!
I do my best to write every day, and I aim to write a minimum of 1000 words per day—it doesn't always happen! Sometimes it's easy, and sometimes it's like pulling teeth, especially in those slumpy bits between scenes. The trick is just to keep going, I guess!
What's the most important writing advice you've received?
I've received so much brilliant advice from so many people—my friend Gareth L Powell is particularly good at giving out motivating advice. The things that I come back to again and again, both to tell myself when I'm having a slow day, and to pass on to other people, are all really the same piece of advice :
"Don't get it right, get it written."
"You can't edit a blank page."
"Writing is when you make words. Editing is when you make them not suck."
I think that last one comes from Chuck Wendig's "Terrible Minds" blog—he's great at kicking slacking writers into touch!
So what it comes down to is, get words on paper, and then make them good! Something I need to be reminded of periodically.
At the moment I'm 76,000 words into a stand-alone sequel to The Art of Forgetting which features a few of the same characters in an entirely new setting. It's called The Summer Goddess, and it's about a woman's quest to find her lost nephew who has been taken by slave traders. I can't say much more about it, I'm kind of superstitious about talking about books before the first draft is finished, but I'm having a lot of fun writing it! I'm also waiting for the Review Copies of The Art of Forgetting: Rider to arrive from the printers, so I can send them out to willing victims…errr, people…. ;)
NaNoWriMo Checklist: How to Prepare for the Ultimate Writing Challenge
by Eve Pearce
OK, so there are a few more months until November yet but although National Novel Writing Month may take place throughout this month alone, it's never too early to begin planning for it. Like all major projects, the competition (which runs from 1st – 30th November) requires preparation and lots of it. Writing a 50,000 word novel in the space of a month is no mean feat and even the organizers themselves admit that NaNoWriMo usually takes on a 'quantity over quality' approach. But the beauty of this is that it also allows anyone to take part, favoring enthusiasm and dedication over writing ability. With a little forward planning you can have the best possible chance of producing something great and getting the most out of this exciting writing challenge. Here are a few things to consider in the run up to this year's NaNoWriMo.
First things first – you need to sign up. This can be done by visiting the NaNoWriMo website at www.nanowrimo.org. Once you have signed up you will be able to create a profile, get regular news and updates about the challenge and be given access into forums where you can chat with other participants and find out about NaNoWriMo events in your local area. As the month passes you can share extracts of your novel on your account for fellow writers to read and you also need an account to register and submit your final piece before midnight on 30th November. Don't leave the registration process until the last minute and then find that you have missed the deadline filling in forms.
NaNoWriMo involves a lot of dedication, hard work and, above all, time so other things in your life may need to take a back seat. We're not suggesting that you go AWOL from your day job for a month or leave your home to go to ruin, but in order to dedicate your time elsewhere it might make sense to prepare a few things before November begins. For example you could have a cooking day, making large batches of freezable food to cut down on cooking time during the month or postpone any non-urgent appointments. This may also be a good time to set up a timetable to fit in manageable writing time around your daily commitments.
You also need to prepare the equipment that you plan to work on to avoid any technical delays. If you plan to write by hand then stock up on writing material…and band aids for your overworked fingers! But unsurprisingly most people choose to write on a computer or laptop in order to produce and amend their work quickly and legibly. Make sure that your computer or laptop is in tip top condition with a full disk defragment and anti-virus software in place to avoid any sluggish programming that might slow you down. It almost goes without saying, but you should ALWAYS back up your work and it wouldn't hurt to check out a few computer and laptop insurance reviews to pick a good deal for your machinery. That way, even if your laptop or computer does have an untimely demise during NaNoWriMo you can get a quick replacement. Don't forget to create a nice writing nook (if you don't already have one) in a well lit, comfortable area where you'll be happy to spend time – that way it won't feel like a chore.
Formulate an idea
Although the actual writing process can't begin until November, you need to at least have a basic idea of a plot before you start even if it is simply a beginning, middle and an end. It is essential to find the right balance between sitting down at your computer on the 1st November thinking 'now what?' and overplanning your story so much that you get confused and stressed before even starting. Instead, spend your time reading similar genres for inspiration or completing mini projects to see how your writing goes. Then when you're ready to start just concentrate on your basic idea and let the words start flowing.
Tell people
There are several reasons why telling people about your participation in NaNoWriMo is a good idea. Firstly it'll alert them as to why you might be unable to attend as many social engagements during November and hopefully cut down on disturbances! You may also find a writing pal – someone you know who wants to do NaNoWriMo with you. A writing pal can help support you, spur you on and give you inspiration. You can even write together and discuss your ideas and inspiration. In short it can make the whole experience a lot more fun. Finally, telling people about your mammoth project is bound to impress them and they'll be eager to know how you get on. This will add pressure to your challenge but in a good way. When you find yourself with writers block or feel like giving up, the fear of telling people that you didn't quite manage it will spur you on and make you more inclined to overcome obstacles. Nobody likes a public failure!
Enjoy and don't worry
Aside from the practical preparations, the most important thing to remember about NaNoWriMo is that it's supposed to be fun. The best chance you have of completing it is if you enjoy it. Try to remember that the point of NaNoWriMo isn't to create a bestselling, well crafted novel…it's about finishing. According to Writers Digest, 86% of the 250,000 people who took part in NaNoWriMo last year didn't finish. Some of the primary reasons for this include the fear of failing, over thinking their story too much and worries about creating something that wouldn't be perfect. These sorts of concerns will hinder your progress before it's even begun so try to relax and have some fun with this ultimate writing challenge.
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REVIEW: Oracle of Philadelpia (Earthbound Angels) / Elizabeth Corrigan
TITLE: Oracle of Philadelphia
AUTHOR: Elizabeth Corrigan
PUBLISHER: Red Adept Publishing
AVAILABILITY: Amazon US (paperback), Amazon US (Kindle e-book), Amazon UK (paperback), Amazon UK (Kindle e-book), Barnes & Noble (Nook e-book), Kobo (e-book)
APPROXIMATE LENGTH: 270 pages
Recommended for fans of urban fantasy and stories about angels and demons, such as the TV show Supernatural.
Fantasy—Urban/Contemporary
Oracle of Philadelphia is the first in a series.
Corrigan sets up the conflict in the very first chapter of the novel. Much of the story consists of fascinating flashbacks and dialogue, and Corrigan's intriguing characters coupled with a free-flowing writing style keeps the pace up throughout the book. I read the whole thing in a day.
First person past from the point of view of Carrie, an 8,000-year-old Oracle living in modern day Philadelphia. Carrie spends much of the book telling stories about how she met various angels and demons over the course of her long life.
Carrie, who has also been known over the years as Khet, Cassia, Cama, and several other names, is an 8,000-year-old oracle living in modern day Philadlphia. Born in ancient Mesopotamia with the gift to see into the minds of others, including angels and demons, she does her best to keep a low profile. Then one day, a young man named Sebastian, who sold his soul to the archdemon Azrael to save his sister's life, finds Carrie and asks for help.
Carrie, world-weary after millennia of hearing cases like his, initially gives her standard helpless response. It's not that she doesn't want to help; she literally can't. In the past, she's tried petitioning angels, demons, and God Himself, but came up empty each time. However, there's something different about Sebastian. Carrie has the ability to sense another's aura—their goodness, wickedness, etc.—and Sebastian's is so bright with goodness that she almost mistakes him for an angel. She's eventually unable to ignore him any longer and does something she's never done before: journey to hell in hopes of making her own deal with Azrael.
Oracle of Philadelphia tells the story of Carrie's life in a series of flashbacks, which are triggered by the entrance of various characters. Over the millennia, she has tangled with many of the twenty or so major angels, several of whom were cast out of Heaven when Lucifer fell and became demons. The most memorable of these supernatural beings is Bedlam, the demon of chaos, who walks the line between good and evil. He's technically a demon because he, too, was locked out of Heaven, but aside from a tendency to make mischief, he's actually a decent guy. Energetic, immature, and smart-mouthed, Bedlam is easily the fan favorite, adding a splash of color to the otherwise composed hierarchy of angels.
In Oracle of Philadelphia, Corrigan treats Biblical stories as mythology and re-imagines several to involve her characters. For instance, she tells the story of the Ten Commandments with Bedlam as the doubter who told the people to worship a golden idol (he thought it was a joke and was very sorry when Moses didn't find it so funny). These re-imaginings are vividly original and captivating to read.
Much of Oracle of Philadelphia consists of dialogue, and both Carrie's narration and the other characters' words spring to life. It's easy to hear their voices as though you're in the room with them, listening in on their conversations. At the same time, Corrigan has a real knack for description. Whether it's a tavern in ancient Rome, a museum in modern day Philadelphia, or Hell itself, all the locations are presented vibrantly on the page with just enough detail to let you know where you are.
Carrie is an easily likable main character. Although immortal and capable of reading minds, she is still human at heart. Imbued with quiet strength, her determination and inherent kindness are nothing short of admirable. In many ways, she's the opposite of Bedlam, who's been her best friend since she met him in ancient Egypt. Bedlam's flashy personality is in stark contrast to her low-key existence, and he brings excitement to her life. She finds comfort in his chaotic aura, the hyperactive thoughts perpetually buzzing through his head.
In addition to Bedlam, Oracle of Philadelphia boasts a memorable assortment of characters. Carrie ends up meeting a number of angels and all of the archdemons, each of whom is depicted with his or her own unique, somewhat theatrical personality. There's Gabriel, the beautiful angel of joy who spends his time as a do-gooder on Earth. And Michael, the stern and unforgiving general who considers himself guardian of Heaven. And Lilith, the Amazonian archdemon. And those are just the ones I can list off the top of my head.
Entertaining and brilliantly imagined, Oracle of Philadelphia is a must-read for fans of contemporary fantasy, especially those who love tales of angels and demons. Corrigan clearly knows every aspect of her world—angel hierarchies, the mechanics of Hell, supernatural politics—and Oracle of Philadelphia offers a tantalizing glimpse of what lies beyond this earth.
THE NITPICKY STUFF
This book is impeccably edited.
This book contains some violence.
[from the author's Amazon page]
Elizabeth Corrigan has degrees in English and psychology and has spent several years working as a data analyst in various branches of the healthcare industry. When she's not hard at work on her next novel, Elizabeth enjoys singing, reading teen vampire novels, and making Sims of her characters. She drinks more Diet Coke than is probably optimal for the human body and is pathologically afraid of bees. She lives in Maryland with two cats and a purple Smart Car.
Disclosure: Red Adept Publishing is also the publisher of my own novel, Artificial Absolutes. I bought and read this book on my own, and the above reflects only my honest opinion.
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What is Horror?
by Alan Porter
I tell people I am a writer because not only is it true (and therefore easy for me to remember), but people know what that is. Tell them you're a cryptozoologist and you're there all evening.
The next question is what I write, and that's where we start to venture out onto thin and shifting ice. I tell them "horror" because that's broadly what it is, and I hope most people have a pretty good idea what it means. However, "horror" is a very wide field. A surprising number of people blanch and confide that they "don't like horror stories"; an equally surprising number - often mild-mannered civil-servant types - positively swoon at the prospect of gallons of blood, chainsaws, mutant rats eating children, and bottomless pits of fire and sharp stabbing things.
And therein lies the problem with the "horror" label. It just covers too much. I don't write graphically gory novels; in fact I write the kind of books that non-horror readers would probably enjoy if they gave them a go. My horror is psychological; it works on that small darkness that lives within us all and always has.
Our ability to experience fear enabled us to survive in the very earliest days of our evolution, where spiders, snakes, the dark, all kinds of natural things could harm us. Human beings needed fear in order to survive, but they also needed to develop a capacity to imagine scary things in order to be prepared for things which they had not yet directly experienced.
These days, most of those primordial fears have been rationalized away - we don't come across too many killer spiders or snakes in our urbanized lives, and the dark can be controlled by the flick of a switch. Yet we have retained a capacity for fear. We sublimate it into fear of hospitals (where painful things might be done to us by faceless, powerful people); of flying (where a lunatic with a plastic knife or a box-cutter might turn the plane into a weapon); or of dying alone in an unheated flat at Christmas (because to do so is to lose any meaning or sense of being human). We are, in short, fearful creatures, in a way that no other animal is. (Okay, there's something to be said about the kind of self-awareness that exists in higher primates that might give them a capacity for abstract fear, but that's beyond our discussion here!)
It is this kind of abstracted fear that I play on in my writing. There's a cardinal rule in writing that says "show, don't tell." This rule should be extended for psychological horror to become "don't do either unless you really know what you're doing." Ever notice that even the best kind of horror movie is completely ruined as soon as you see the monster? (Think of the ridiculous flying bat-thing in "Jeepers Creepers" or the silly cave people in the otherwise fabulous "Descent." Even the brilliant "Saw" would probably have been better if we'd never seen the guy who was running the show.) Fear, to me, is about the unknown. It's about that invisible force that suddenly throws us off our comfortable course and into a state of powerlessness. It's not about the monster that, in the end, is only going to kill us. Dead is dead; it's the voyage to that unknown land that is truly terrifying.
In my novel Run, we do see the "monster," and very early on, but the monster is not the driving force of the book. It is merely a vehicle, a way of throwing the main character, Daniel Ang, off his comfortable course. We then watch how his life falls apart, how he loses everything he holds precious, and how he spirals down towards that most terrifying land of all: madness. Daniel Ang is not a hero out to battle the Big Bad Wolf. He is us, as a victim of a random event. It is the same model Richard Matheson used for The Shrinking Man. We see the mist that causes Scott Carey to shrink, as we see the "monsters" that cause Daniel Ang to lose his leg, but those vectors are not that important. We know that in the end Carey is going to cease to exist (and Ang might well too), but again, that is not important. What matters to us is the path those characters take to reach their final catastrophic destination.
Why is this important? Because we are human, and humans care about other humans. We don't care about monsters because we know monsters aren't real. Even when the TV tells us a monster is wielding a butter knife on a 767 we know that, statistically, it is very unlikely ever to be us sitting in seat B3 watching the buildings getting closer. But we are all too aware - because of that primordial capacity for fear - that something like it could happen to us. Something could throw our existence into jeopardy. And how would we cope? Would we suffer the terror that Scott Carey or Daniel Ang suffer? By God, we hope not! But we could... It could be us...
In my forthcoming novel, Unnatural Selection, I go one step further and make the "monster" one of us as well. This works on two levels. The crux of the plot is that a strain of genetically modified rice gets released into the food chain by mistake and causes, shall we say, some problems. We, the fine upstanding humans, are the monsters that are born of eating this Frankenstein food, but we are also the monsters who played God and forgot to look for the Devil in the detail in the first place. Although this novel has some extremely violent episodes, it moves another step away from the shock-and-awe horror of the slasher movie. It plays on the idea that there are people - sometimes well-meaning people - out there who are doing things to our lives and our world that could have terrible consequences. When the lights have been turned on and the darkness banished, when we have proved there are no monsters under the bed, something still remains. It is a fear that has no focus, and that fear often morphs into paranoia. We see it throughout human history, from the persecution of the Jews to the Anti-Communist hysteria of 1940s America to today's Islamophobia. There are PEOPLE... OUT THERE... who are trying to do us harm!!
So, am I a horror writer or not? Yes, in the purest sense. My monsters don't die when you drive a stake through their hearts. Mine are inside you... and they always will be.
Alan Porter's Biography:
Alan Porter was born in Wales in 1967. After a successful career as a composer of theater and commercial music in the 1990s he moved into publishing, initially as a music typesetter, then later as a book designer.
Alan began writing in 2005 and his first horror novel for teen readers, Midwinter Lucie, was published in 2008. His latest novel for adults, Run, was published in 2013.
He lives in rural Worcestershire, England, with his wife and parrot.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Donna Yates
10 Questions for romance author Donna Yates. Visit her blog, Visit her website, Follow her on Facebook, Find her on LinkedIn, Find her on Goodreads, Visit her Amazon page, Find her on Author's Den, or Visit her Smashwords page.
Welcome, Donna! Can you tell us a bit about your background in writing? What prompted you to write a novel?
I've been writing since I was a child. I've started many stories throughout the years but never finished them. Always was different. Once I started to write the story I couldn't stop. I felt compelled to finish it.
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Trump's Feeling of Responsibility to Help End Korean Conflict!
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he feels a burden in helping turn the Korean leaders' bold but vague vision for peace into reality after more than six decades of hostility. This happened after Kim Jong-un and the South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, have come face to face at the inter-Korean meeting in the demilitarized zone on Friday morning. Trump must contend with two nagging suspicions: first about his own suitability<|fim_middle|>Lev Parnas, Rudy Giuliani's indicted associate, said President Trump "knew exactly what was going on" in his
peaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Tuesday that the House of Representatives would vote Wednesday to send its | to conduct that kind of war-and-peace negotiation and succeed where his predecessors have failed; secondly, whether North Korean leader Kim Jong Un really is willing to give up the nuclear weapons his nation took decades acquiring.
Victor Cha, who until January had been in the running to become Trump's choice for ambassador to South Korea said yesterday that "It is still unclear whether North Korea still believes that it can have its cake and eat it too," Cha added that while the atmospherics of the inter-Korean summit got an "A" grade, the meeting had failed to clarify whether Kim is willing to give up his nukes or is interested in just freezing his programs in return for sanctions relief and economic and energy assistance.
During a White House news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Trump basked in the afterglow of the feel-good meeting between Kim and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, and said he has a responsibility to try to achieve peace and denuclearization. "And if I can't do it, it'll be a very tough time for a lot of countries, and a lot of people. It's certainly something that I hope I can do for the world," he said. While Moon and Kim pledged to seek a formal end to the Korean War by year's end and to rid their peninsula of nuclear weapons, they didn't specify how it would be achieved. And now the pressure to deliver results, at least on the allies' side, has shifted to Trump.
New Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who as then-CIA director met Kim four weeks ago in North Korea, told reporters in Brussels that he got the impression that Kim was "serious" about negotiating on denuclearization because of the Trump-led economic pressure campaign. But Pompeo added a word of caution: "I am always careful. There is a lot of history here. Promises have been made, hopes have been raised and then dashed."
North Korea has already called a halt to nuclear and long-range missile tests, which has helped dial down tensions significantly. But Mark Fitzpatrick, the Washington-based executive director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, said the promise of denuclearization must now be backed by tangible actions, like an end of North Korean production of fissile material that can be used for bombs and the dismantling of nuclear facilities.
North Korea was hit with unprecedented economic restrictions during a feverish 2017, when the U.S. and North Korean leaders traded threats while Kim pushed his nation to the verge of being able to fire a nuclear-tipped missile at the U.S. mainland. The diplomatic climate has changed dramatically this year, as Kim has ended his international seclusion, reaching out to South Korea, the U.S., and China.
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hy-pro Official LICENCEE for FIFA 2018
Hy-Pro are pleased to announce the launch of the Official Licence products for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The agreement has led to Hy-Pro developing a dynamic range of footballs, accessories and luggage items which will be distributed across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
After spending most of 2016 planning and developing their FIFA World Cup product offering, Hy-Pro are confidently launching their exciting new range in Q2 2018 via major grocers such as Aldi, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. The collection is also expected to be purchased by wholesalers, which will increase Hy-Pro's market share and make the range more widely available and visible across the UK and Ireland.
The range has a large product offering which features an impressive selection of size 1 and size 5 footballs, luggage, glassware, water bottles, key rings, games tables and many more exciting accessories. Hy-Pro have got the fans covered so they can support the eagerly anticipated World Cup.
With the success of holding the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 UEFA Euros licence, Hy-Pro has the experience and passion to deliver a vibrant and dynamic range that has been proven to be a victory on an international level.
Hy-Pro are once again thrilled to be supporting the FIFA World Cup and look forward to continuing to develop the partnership with FIFA.
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SARACENS AGREES THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH HY-PRO INTERNATIONAL
Saracens has agreed a three-year principal partner deal with Hy-Pro International, one of the UK's leading original equipment manufacturers (OEM) specialising in sport and the outdoor sector.
Hy-Pro manufactures a plethora of leading sports products and licensed merchandise. Hy-Pro is the UK distributor for world leading mouthguard brand Shock Doctor and has created a new cutting edge fitness brand JAXJOX. Hy-Pro will feature on the player's home shorts and Hy-Pro will be working in conjunction with Saracens to develop its range of sports related merchandise. As part of the partnership, JAXJOX – integrated and beautifully designed, core, strength, running, yoga and fitness tracking accessories – becomes Saracens' Official Fitness Partner. Its logo will feature on the players' away shorts for the next three years. In addition, Shock Doctor has been appointed the Club's Official Mouthguard Partner for the same period.
Tim Hunt, who oversees Saracens' commercial operation, said: "Hy-Pro understand the importance of high-quality sports equipment and accessories. They have made great strides in this sector over the past decade producing some of the most successful brands on the market. We are very much looking forward to continuing our relationship with them and developing if further over the next three years."
Saracens Chairman, Nigel Wray added: "All I can say is, I think it's a great company, a great partner for us and we're delighted to have them aboard. Having been a minority shareholder in Hy-Pro for many years I know Atul is a good man and shares all of the Saracens values."
Atul Shah, CEO Hy-Pro International commented: "We have been working with Saracens since 2013 and it's been a privilege to be part of Saracens winning journey. This new multi brand partnership will enable us to further develop Hy-Pro's long term brand development strategy and cement our position as global leaders in sports, fitness and protection. We are looking forward to enjoying further success with Saracens and sharing in the ethos of the Saracens club."
Zinc unveils the next biggest thing in hoverboards to take the market by storm
Following the success of Zinc's renowned Street Gliders and Smart X hoverboard, the number one scooter brand in the UK have reimagined the riding experience with a never-seen-before innovative new launch, the Zinc Smart Power Gliders.
This original product features a unique and sophisticated design, putting the power under each of your feet with two motorised platforms. The innovation takes advantage of sleek lithium technology and maintenance free, motorised wheels. Thrill seekers can glide at speeds up to 7mph and up to 10km of continuous ride time.
With the accomplishment of retaining the titles of both number one brand in the UK and number one manufacturer in the UK, Zinc leads the industry with their successful range of products that meet new market expectations such as value and innovation.
"Having established ourselves firmly in the lithium electric vehicle market with the success of the Smart range, the Power Gliders represents a meeting of old and new," says Simon Pickavance, Hy-Pro's Commercial Director, "As a hybrid of our first Zinc product, the Street Glider, adding the most cutting-edge technology from our recent achievement in the hoverboard market, we have been able to bring it bang up to date."
It's clear to see how Zinc is now accountable for over 20% of the Skates/Skateboards/Scooters category. The market has shown a clear preference for wheeled toys and vehicles that are technologically advanced and offer brand new experiences.
The brand has had a continual focus to be aspirational and their diverse portfolio offers products for every ability. "The message is clear, every innovation from Zinc encourages young people to be active and spend more time outside," says Simon. "Our journey began with creating something a little different and the advances in technology have not held us back, but in fact only empowered us to go above and beyond market expectations. Zinc has no limitations, and we're very proud of that."
To find out more about the Zinc Smart Power Gliders, ready for launch in Q4 of this year, and to join Zinc in its success contact emma@hy-pro.co.uk
Selfridges welcomes flyte
In November 2017, Selfridges opened its doors to Flyte. Three of the brand's most loved models, Polly the Panda, Olivia the Owl and Snapper the Shark, were made available in stores nationwide and online.
SMART X LANDS IN ARGOS
The Smart X, Zinc's second hoverboard, is the future of two-wheel travel. Boasting the highest electrical safety assured standards, speeds of up to 7.5mph and a range of up to 20km. Lithium powered technology ensures a slim and sleek design that puts the power under your feet.
Launching in Argos in time for Black Friday, this is 2017's Christmas must have.
hy-pro is number 1
Following the successful year of 2016, Hy-Pro now leads the industry with their number one brand, Zinc. First, Zinc embraced the advances in technology to include a successful range of electric scooters and then began to redevelop their entry level products to meet new market expectations such as value and innovation. Extensive marketing plans have supported these new product launches. April 2017 saw grocers replacing a previous leading brand with Zinc products, leading them to dominate the market share, it's clear to see how Hy-Pro now accounts for nearly 20% of the Skates/Skateboards/Scooter category.
"We're thrilled", says Simon Pickavance, Hy-Pro's commercial director, "it's a huge achievement to not only see Zinc become the number one scooter brand, but see Hy-Pro International as the number one manufacturer. The most amazing part of this is that we have achieved this without our new Smart range, which features our new hoverboards. Who knows where 2018 could take us."
Hy-Pro is now set to move in a new direction. As of July 2017, Zinc broadened their range to include brand new hoverboards. Debuting with the Smart A hoverboard, Zinc's venture into this growing market opens up a new price point for the brand and the Smart range on the whole promises to deliver more.
The hoverboards feature new innovative CHIC technology including lithium powered batteries to aid efficiency and power them for longer. Users can feel the force under their feet, glide along at speeds of 7.5mph and travel up to 20km in just one ride. The boards are also fully UL certified to offer retailers peace of mind. Hy-Pro intend to lead the charge in greener energy for battery powered products.
To support these exciting new launches, Hy-Pro also have extensive plans for video content to showcase the Smart A and Smart X. VOD and YouTube campaigns beginning in October will broadcast on mainstream channels to reach families across the UK. Premier League pitch-side advertising has also been secured, which showcases Hy-Pro's new products not only the thousands of attendees at the matches, but the millions of homes around the world that tune in to watch. It's a worthy investment back into the buyers and the products.
Zinc has experienced growth in the traditional market, but has greatly benefited from innovation. The original Street Gliders has made a return with the exciting new Blaze model, which features a sparking element and Flyte is a rapidly growing brand which takes children's and parents' love of scooters and travel and combines them to create a unique case scooter
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Shevan Ellis in his cadet's uniform.
Congratulations to local man Shevan Ellis who graduated from the Toronto Police College last week and is now working as a police constable in Toronto Police's 53 Division. According to toronto.com, Mr. Ellis came to the Weston Road and Eglinton area from Jamaica in 1998 at the age of 12. He worked in Mount Dennis in the field of mental<|fim_middle|> be replaced by several storefronts. Nothing in the report suggests that this will change other than closing some stations.
The lucrative after-hours job of paid duty now sees 80% of cops on the Sunshine List. These jobs, such as supervising road works, could be done for a lot less by others. The report tackles this to some extent.
Police forces are notoriously difficult to turn around. Part of the problem is that the qualification to apply for the job is a mere Grade 12 diploma – a requirement unlikely to attract deep thinkers. Another is the overwhelmingly male (>80%) and white (>75%) component to the force. Yet another is the complete lack of psychological profiling for suitability. Nothing in the report suggests that this will change.
Training needs to be beefed up with the emphasis on the safety of the job – very few police officers are killed or injured compared to construction workers for example. In spite of this many officers react in situations where they show fear rather than courage and the consequences can be deadly for the public. There are several mentions of increased training in the report.
Will the new report turn things around? It's nice to see that there is a set of specific recommendations that are time and performance based so that's a good thing. The bad thing is that although the recommendations have timelines, many are vague and require more discussion and study. Look for little or no change on these.
Recommendations 1-8 (Click to enlarge).
Recommendations 9-13 (Click to enlarge).
Recommendations 14-16 (Click to enlarge).
Recommendations 17-21 (Click to enlarge).
Recommendations 23-25 (Click to enlarge).
Let's hope that real change is coming.
Read the official report summary here and the full report here.
After Adam and I wrote articles about having to be careful when interpreting data, this Toronto Police graph came to my attention. It's part of their 'Way Forward' initiative, already covered, that seeks input from Toronto residents about the future of policing.
The chart is breathtaking in its deceptiveness and misrepresents the true levels of crime in these cities. The authors seem to want people to interpret the graph to the effect that New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago have lower crime levels than Toronto. The fine print at the bottom basically informs readers that the statistics are meaningless but who cares, the bars have probably done their job.
For those interested, and again, murder being the best indicator of violent crime levels since there's no ambiguity about a murder – they are almost always reported, here are the same cities' murder rates in 2013, the middle year used in the police chart, so we can compare apples to apples.
Let's resolve that 'The Way Forward' should not be to mislead, or indeed to believe that Torontonians are stupid.
The Transformational Task Force was created by Chief of Police Mark Saunders and the Chair of the Police Services Board Andrew Pringle to modernize policing in our City. The Task Force's Interim Report, released on June 16, 2016, incorporates the views and experiences of a number of community members.
Both Chief Saunders and Chair Pringle have made it clear though, that a wider engagement strategy is needed in order to hear the voices of the residents of Toronto. Your views and experiences are valuable not only to help shape the future of your police service, but also to help create the common ground that is vital to community safety.
Accordingly, we invite your input on the work of the Transformation Task Force, and more broadly, on the future of policing in Toronto.
Where do you feel the Police are needed most?
How can the Police better partner with citizens, community organizations, and others to create a safer community?
What are the complex safety needs currently facing the City of Toronto?
We encourage you to record your comments in a form of a video, and upload it using the form below as .mp4, .m4v, .mov, .mpg or .mpeg file.
Please limit your video to 1 min. (60 sec.) in length, at 720p or 1080p resolution.
With that in mind and more than a minute's worth of bitching in me (and having a face for radio) I have sent in the following via email and encourage all readers to send in their own so that the needs of Weston / Mount Dennis can be represented. Readers may feel free to adapt or re-use any of this content.
1. Where do you feel the Police are needed most?
With the people. The current reactive model is inefficient and leads to isolation. There is a need for police to be visible and to mingle with all members of the community. Areas of high crime should be foot-patrolled by pairs of officers (not large groups). Establish storefront locations in the city's high priority areas such as Weston.
Do we really need dozens of police and their cars at a crime scene? Is everyone there performing a role or is this a police version of rubbernecking? Surely there is a better way than everyone showing up to that one location?
2. How can the Police better partner with citizens, community organizations, and others to create a safer community?
Get out of the cruisers, get off the bikes and stop hanging around in gangs. Be visible and interact with the people – not with each other. Police also need to lose the siege mentality where they feel unappreciated and that everyone opposes them.
Barbecues are one-off events – large public housing complexes should be assigned an officer who will be the first line of contact for non-emergencies.
Stop seeing people as 'good guys' or 'bad guys'. Most people are neither.
Hold more and smaller neighbourhood 'town hall' meetings. We don't need the Chief to be there all the time.
Improve those cruddy summer uniforms – they look totally unprofessional.
Police need to be in closer contact with the people so that interactions are not considered unusual.
Most people don't belong to community organizations – focus on contacting ordinary people rather than pandering to needy affinity groups.
Have regular weapon amnesties so that guns and knives can be taken out of circulation. Offer a reward for weapons that are turned in. The private sector (banks etc.) may wish to throw in some additional rewards.
3. What are the complex safety needs currently facing the City of Toronto?
People are generally very safe in this city. There is a need to emphasize that fact so that people don't feel they are prisoners in their own homes and neighbourhoods. There is an expectation that police officers will have the courage to step in and protect ordinary citizens when needed. Police officers should understand this and either act accordingly or seek a safer role.
People should never be stopped because of racial profiling. They also need to feel that the police can be trusted to keep the peace and not escalate situations. Every society has people who are mentally ill. Police should be trained to deal with such people so that shooting them isn't the first option when they use threatening behaviour. De-escalation of conflict situations requires skill, intelligence and sensitivity. Officers should be rigorously trained in conflict de-escalation and resolution.
There is a feeling that police have no time to deal with seemingly minor crimes. Bike and phone thefts for example are not trivial and should be taken seriously. We need creative approaches like bait bikes to send the message that police consider theft to be a serious issue.
The province has all-but cancelled funding to the TAVIS program that sent police to troubled areas in the wake of a violent crime spree. The TAVIS program brought cops to Weston for the three summers of 2011–2013.
TAVIS had benefits. Cops, especially cops on bikes, were more visible. They participated in community outreach and had community events. They gave a sense that people cared and were trying to put a stop to bloodshed and gunplay that seemed rampant.
But there was darkness. TAVIS police were zealous. They stopped minorities, especially young black men, at a disproportionate rate, leading to antipathy. "Engagement" became zealous enforcement and may have treaded too close to harassment.
Now, the $5 million dollar program is being cut in half, and eventually to zero. The program will be replaced, though it is not clear with what.
TAVIS police officers teamed up with Frontlines youth last week to help with a community clean-up day. The coppers tidied up around the centre and helped out with the barbeque.
The TAVIS program sends extra officers to high priority neighbourhoods. Part of their work is, of course, responding to crime, but they also reach out to the community by attending events.
On April 27 (after we thought Weston had enjoyed a crime-free week), Police released a couple of crime bulletins requesting the public's assistance in tracking down a man wanted in connection with an attempted kidnapping on Thursday, April 25 around 1 p.m. near 2079 Lawrence Avenue West. Two men allegedly attempted to force a third into a vehicle, assaulting him in the process. A brave passer-by shouted at the men and the suspects drove off without the victim. Police have identified one of the men as Eric Coplin−Duran, 18 who is considered dangerous. The police report can be found here.
This begs the question of whether the new security cameras provided any information regarding this incident as Weston and Lawrence are quite close by and the car, on the south side of Lawrence, would have therefore travelled east through the intersection. Apart from signs informing people of their presence, no actual cameras can be seen (at least by your correspondent after gamely squinting on several occasions). Perhaps they are so tiny that they aren't visible. Have readers managed to spot any of the cameras?
A second bulletin released the same day reported an exchange of gunfire in the hallway of 1855 Jane Street. One of the alleged shooters by the name of Adrian Scott is being sought along with a second man. | health and thought that he had something to offer the police in terms of an understanding of mental health issues.
Read more in TPS news and toronto.com.
The Way Forward was a catchy title used to describe best practices in Canadian palliative care, fostering success and innovation in Newfoundland and Labrador and as of today, the name of a report from Toronto Police. The report was seen to be a necessary response to a crisis of confidence in the force, the growing cost of policing and the need to adopt more modern policing methods.
It's interesting that the public has known about the problems with Toronto Police for years. They have known about the lack of involvement in communities, an overly belligerent response to situations requiring intelligence and finesse and a large body of evidence that police treat certain visible minorities differently. The cost of policing was also an issue that had risen relentlessly in the past few years. When Rob Ford ordered a pay freeze, then Chief Bill Blair just ignored him. Mayor Tory was able to appoint his own candidate as Chief and Mark Saunders has delivered the required report.
In addition to knowing about the problems, the public has known for a long time what the solutions were. Namely that police officers should become more visible, get out of the cruisers, crack down on gangs and gun crime, walk the beat and treat all people with respect. To some extent, there seems to be a willingness in the report to do this.
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Wendy Rhodes | June 13, 2016 | 11:00am
What do you do after leaving the only home you have ever known and backpacking alone around the world? Twice?
Well, if you are Guy Braverman, you open Screaming Carrots, an organic, plant-based restaurant in Hallandale Beach.
Being a restaurateur is far from the life he planned, both geographically and from a business perspective. After circling the globe, Braverman, who was born and raised in Israel, settled in Taiwan, where he met wife Lek and had three children. Together they ran a successful jewelry-making business for 20 years before moving to New York in 2010.
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Shortly thereafter, his entire life changed following a Fourth of July barbecue spent indulging in meaty food, drinking, and smoking.
At the age of 40, Braverman suffered a heart attack.
"That was it," he says, matter-of-factly. "After that I never smoked again, never had meat, dairy, or eggs again, and I don't touch alcohol. It improved my health in such a dramatic way that I have to share it with other people. I can't just keep it to myself."
Unlike many who transition to a vegan diet gradually, Braverman, now 44, transformed overnight — and he never looked back.
"The change was rapid," he says. "It was only a matter of a week before I started feeling better."
The Braverman family flew the snowbird trail to sunny South Florida where they landed in Parkland and began the hunt for a suitable spot for their restaurant.
After searching from Miami to Palm Beach, they settled on the Hallandale Beach Boulevard location, conveniently located just off I-95.
"This was a decision that was sort of based on energy," Braverman says. "We walked in and just felt that this place has the right energy. It is close enough to Miami and close enough to Fort Lauderdale."
Screaming Carrots offers amazing organic vegan cuisine at a fair price.
Braverman's brother, a chef in Israel, traveled to Florida to help out during the first month when Braverman admits he may have lost some customers because of a painful learning curve.
"I don't consider myself in the restaurant business yet," he says. "I'm more in the 'Spread the word about veganism' business."
And spreading the word he is. Open only since January 2016, Screaming Carrots now has a line out the door during lunch hour.
"The response is just beautiful," Braverman says. "I would not have expected it to grow this good this quickly. Within a month we were packed and not able to handle the amount of business we had."
Braverman is grateful to the customers who stood by him during his growing pains, as well as other vegan chefs who have dropped by to offer both advice and emotional support throughout the difficult start-up process.
"I have a core group of customers that come here every single day, seven days a week," he says, crediting his organic produce and flavorful ethnic spices for making his food so appealing.
Screaming Carrots serves all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a lengthy menu of Asian and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, including entrees, soups, smoothies, sandwiches, salads, homemade bread, and desserts.
Screaming Carrot's creative offerings include schnitzel; stir-fried tempeh with green beans and Thai basil; Spanish paella with tofu and saffron; and tofu scramble made with sprouted tofu, baby spinach, and mushrooms, served with a salad, fresh bread, and homemade jam.
Screaming Carrots, 826 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach. Call 754-400-9614 or visit screamingcarrots.com. Open seven days for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., but closed Mondays during summer.
Wendy Rhodes is a freelance writer and award-winning author. Follow her on Facebook and on Twitter @WendyRhodesFL.
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Andy Rodriguez Nerger Presented USPTA Bob Ryland Diversity Award
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the USPTA Bob Ryland Diversity Award to Andy Rodriguez Nerger of Toledo, Ohio.
"Ed has been an exemplary member for nearly 50 years," USPTA CEO John Embree said. "He has<|fim_middle|>, the USPTA is the global leader in tennis-teacher certification and professional development. With more than 14,000 members worldwide and 17 divisions nationwide, the Association's mission is to raise the standards of tennis-teaching professionals and coaches and to promote a greater awareness of the sport. | dedicated his life to our sport and his philanthropic efforts have touched the lives of so many people across multiple generations."
Under Andy Rodriguez Nerger's leadership, the Twos Athletic Club started a wheelchair tennis program for up to a dozen players. The club also installed ramps for easy access to the courts. After many wheelchair tennis clinics, the club hosts socials with drinks and pizza for wheelchair and able body players to enjoy together. He was also presented the Wheelchair Performance Award by the USTA Midwest Section. Rodriguez Nerger is a USPTA Professional and has been a member for one year.
The USPTA Board of Directors named the Diversity Award after the late Bob Ryland, the first African-American man to play professional tennis in the United States and a 62-year member. Ryland was this year's lone inductee into the USPTA Hall of Fame.
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By Rabbi Michael Lerner | May 7, 2018
[Editor's Note: We at Tikkun and the Network of Spiritual Progressives (NSP) were honored to have a sustained conversation with Reverend William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, which launches 40 days of demonstrations beginning this coming Monday, May 14th. We hope you can join us.]
Rabbi Michael Lerner: Reverand William Barber, you are the founder and co-chair of The Repairers of the Breach and co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. It's a wonderful thing that you're doing to build the Poor People's Campaign. We know that the level of poverty in this country is a pure moral outrage, and the framing that you've given to that, of insisting on it being a moral issue and a religious and spiritual issue, is absolutely fantastic. Can you tell us a little bit about your strategic thinking?
Reverend William Barber:The Poor People's Campaign is a National Call for a Moral Revival. The co-chair is Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis at the Kairos Center at Union Theological Seminary Three years ago we began doing what was called a moral revival. We traveled to more than 25 states. We trained Rabbis, Preachers, Muslims, other people of faith and people not of faith, and young people. Then we hosted these moral revival mass meetings. We found out that there was a deep hunger in this country to have a transformational fusion movement that was deeply rooted in the moral traditions of our country, traditions that were anti-poverty, anti-racism, pro-labor, pro-justice.
We found that people were really open to letting go of the language of Left vs. Right or conservative vs. liberal–ways of talking that so limit our political discourse. That language is too puny. It doesn't have the ability to do the kind of moral penetration, the moral analysis, the moral articulation or to inspire people to moral activism. When we came off that tour, both Liz and I decided to join the lessons learned from the MoralMonday Movement with the lessons that Kairos learned and engaged with to co-sponsor the Poor People's Campaign.
There are some things that this movement is not that we want to be clear about. Number one: it is not merely commemoration because this happens to be the 50th year of the assassination of Dr. King, and of the Poor People's Campaign he helped organize. Dr. King announced the original call for a Poor People's Campaign, but there were 25 other people in the room of the first meeting he had. We also challenge when people say that at that time, "Dr. King finally decided to focus on economics." He had already previously listed as his priorities three issues: racism, materialism, and militarism.
We decided in this campaign that one thing that has gone on, Rabbi, is what we call attention riots. As you have written in Tikkun, Rabbi Lerner, the Republicans tend to talk about every budget in terms of how it will impact the military. And one definition of an empire is when military spending determines everything you do. Democrats have decided to talk about the middle class, but in the midst of that, there is an attention to the violence in our language and in our policies that is done to the poor. Their names are never heard, their conditions are never heard. Politicians act as though they are afraid to mention the poor, and on the other side, when they do say the poor, they then turn around and assign some kind of moral deficit to the them, as though the reason they are poor is some fault in them, rather than questioning the immorality of the system that causes and continues to contribute to extreme poverty.
We also decided that this campaign had to deal with interlocking injustice. We could not make the neo-liberalism mistake of just saying 'we're going to deal with poverty,' because Dr. King understood you couldn't deal with poverty without dealing with racism. And so<|fim_middle|> me give you 2 things that are going to happen. First of all, we're doing these trainings building power from the bottom up. A lot of the groups have been working for years, we have this public education project, we will begin doing the 6 weeks and continue building relationships. We're intentionally saying to folks, the Poor People's Campaign is not just about you going to get your "progressive friends" and coming in. We really believe we have to work at saving the soul and the heart of this nation and that means going in places we wouldn't automatically go.
When I was first invited to Mitchell County that was 89% Republican, 99% white, my answer was "Hell no, I'm not going" because they also have one of the largest militia groups up there. But then, some of the people in our movement said, "Wait a minute, Reverend Barber. If this is a moral movement, not a Democratic movement, not a Progressive or Liberal movement, but a moral movement, and they ask you to come, you have to go." When we got there, we found out they had been organizing clandestine. They had come to our mass gatherings in Raleigh to see if we were being true— that this wasn't just about Democrats, but it was truly about moral issues. And these were people that were deeply "conservative Evangelical." You know, I'm an Evangelical as well by my upbringing.
And do you know, when we left there at night Rabbi, the Republican chair stood up and said, "I have just resigned. In this county, as a Republican chair, because I'm not a Tea Party extremist, I'm a Lincoln Roosevelt Eisenhower Republican." They formed a branch of the NAACP in that county – a county where we had never even thought about it. It's predominantly white, and they told us, "We're going to always hold on to some of our deep conservative light, but we have seen in a different light." Lastly, what we're going to do is we're going to engage in massive voter mobilization, massive training and power building from the bottom up, and there is something I can't talk about yet because I made a promise to the leadership, but it's going to be a kind of a coming together because we can't allow these groups like CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) and other folks to have the only mass gatherings that talk about the moral state of public policy in this country.
So the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, the 40 days is a launch. It's not an end. It's not a commencement. It's a commencing. It's not just because it's the 50th year. I don't even believe you should really celebrate or commemorate an assassination. To me, something is wrong about that. The only thing you can do, I believe, with the assassination of a prophet, is to go where the prophet fell, reach down into the blood, pick up the baton, and carry it the next mile of the way. Otherwise, you're just being sacrilegious.
So this is a launching, it's not an end. I want you to hear that particularly since you are someone I deeply respect, that some of these groups have never worked together like this. So we're saying, let's do this right and launch right with 3 commitments afterward. This massive training power building from the bottom up and massive voter mobilization among the impacted, among the people who've been turned off and among the people who've been turned against each other. And then we're going to take further steps from there. I hope you'll be a part of those conversations.
Rabbi Lerner: Well, if you can figure out a way to make it possible for us to be a part of that conversation, we would like to be part of the conversation. And we will certainly be with you in the streets! The Hebrew word 'tikkun' means 'healing, repair and transformation' and central to that transformation at this historical moment is the struggle against poverty, racism, ecological devastation, militarism, and restoring a healthy commitment to a moral narrative that are the elements you have identified as the major concerns of the Poor People's Campaign. So of course we are with you!
Reverend Barber: One of the things that we're also doing is that everything we do, we create a budget to show even though we don't want to make it just about money, but we also want to take that argument away because a lot of the time they say, "Well that would be nice, but if we have the money." I love the New Bottom Line argument and we'll look at that and how to make it part of our movement.
Cat Zavis: The New Bottom Line is a call the moral revival to which you're speaking. It is morally right to have a world based on love and justice, not a world based on money and power. And it dovetails beautifully with the way you're framing this as a moral issue, not a Right-Left issue.
For more information about the demonstrations starting May 14, go to https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ Tikkun and the NSP will be sending out more information – just check your inbox every day if you are on our lists (and look also at your "promotions list" if you have Google because sometimes they send the most interesting political announcements there!). If you are not getting emails from Tikkunand the NSP, join the Network of Spiritual Progressives at www.spiritualprogressives.org/join now and don't miss being part of this very important development.
Rabbi Michael Lerner is editor of Tikkun www.tikkun.org (rabbilerner.tikkun@gmail.com). Cat Zavis is executive director of the interfaith (and secular-humanist-and-atheist-welcoming) Network of Spiritual Progressives www.spiritualprogressives.org.
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© Copyright 2019, Tikkun Magazine | we say this campaign is focused on systemic racism, particularly as it is understood through the lens of massive voter suppression that we haven't seen ever since the days of Jim Crow and continuing right now in the U.S. That kind of focus keeps us from making racism about personal agenda and personal feeling, which is what often happens when we have a Charlottesville— the powers that be will try to water down that discussion to an issue of personal biases rather than looking at the fact that for instance, Richard Spencer, when he called that march in Charlottesville, chose, I believe, Charlottesville because that statue was not raised so much to pay homage to the Civil War, but it was raised in 1919 to pay homage to Woodrow Wilson and to particularly pay homage to the return of white supremacy. So we said we would focus on systemic racism, systemic poverty, ecological devastation, the war economy, and militarism itself, and then the fifth interlocking injustice is the false moral narrative of so-called Christian nationalism that limits the moral discussion to where people stand on abortion, prayer in school, gun rights, and state's rights. All of these things interlock, and they require an intersectional response.
So we are not saying that in our first 40 day campaign starting in May we are not going to end poverty. The first goal of this movement, Rabbi, is to break through the narratives that mislead people about poverty, racism, injustice, etc. We've got to break through the narrative where the corporate media and the politicians who are driven by the corporate realities of our country have so shaped the narrative that racism isn't even discussed. Poverty isn't discussed. Ecological devastation, war economy – rarely if ever discussed. So some people can walk right up to the White House, have national days of prayer and never be questioned about their heretical theological malpractice.
By using our voices, or as the young folk would say, every other app available to us, we will seek to break through the distorted public narrative. We will expose that the U.S. has 23 states that have engaged in massive voter suppression since 2010. That represents 46 senators, 51 percent of the United States Congress, and over 54 percent of African Americans live in those states.
The national media directs our attention to alleged hacking of our electoral system by Russia, but the real hacking of our system is the massive voter suppression that has gone on – the voter ID, the denial of same-day registration and early voting, the denial of automatic registration at 18. It has massive impacts on our system, and we haven't seen this kind of impact since Jim Crow. And it's especially been exacerbated since the Shelby decision and the gutting of the Voting Rights Act.
But then people don't know— we don't just have 40 million people that are poor in this country; we have 140 million people who are poor or working poor. Most are working poor, many are disabled, the majority are women and children. That picture is not coming before America. The majority are white in terms of raw numbers. In terms of percentages of their race, black. But in terms of actual raw numbers, there are like 8 million more white people who are poor or working poor.
We seek to force these issues back into the public square, because right now America is engaging in such an atrocious form of attention violence. And like the prophet Isaiah, who said two things: Isaiah 10, where he said "Woe unto those who legislate evil and rob the poor of their rights and make women and children their prey" and Isaiah 58 says, "Somebody has to cry loud and spare not," and Ezekiel 22:27 said, "Our politicians have become like wolves" and it goes on to describe how they're devouring the poor and devouring widows and devouring the immigrant. But then that same Ezekiel 22 says, "But your preachers cover up for your politicians." We have had a great cover up in this country about poverty. So all of us who care about this must come together, break through this narrative, create a stage where the impacted people can be heard.
There are forces in this country that will actually say that our government spends lots of money on the poor and it has not changed anything, they will just tell blatant lies. We know that to have a moral movement, a prophetic movement requires deep intellectual assessment. It requires deep anecdotal and empirical evidence. So we went to IPS, the Institute for Policy Studies, and the Urban Institute. We put a team together of historians, impacted people, economists, sociologists, and we released on April 10th a report which we call The Souls of Poor Folk audit that examines the following areas (Racism, Poverty, the War Economy/Militarism, Ecological Devastation, and Our National Morality) and gives us the state of the country. [Tikkun note: you can read that report by downloading it at http://www.ips-dc.org/souls-of-poor-folks/].
Rabbi Lerner: It is wonderful what you're doing. Tikkunmeans to heal, repair, and transform the world, so we're completely aligned with you in what you're saying. Part of our strategy is to try to encourage liberal progressive forces to communicate that we actually care not only for the most oppressed, but also for most Americans, because that message, central to the way MLK, Jr. spoke, has often been lost in a discourse from social change activists that seems to communicate that we think that only the poor and people of color are suffering, and that tends to make many people feel that their own pain is devalued or ignored by those who seek social change. We want to make that point not because we think that their suffering is equal to the suffering of poor people, but because we want to win a transformation in the status of poor people, and if it turns out that the obstacle isn't that they didn't hear our ideas, but that they didn't care about our ideas as long as they felt that we hated them or don't care about their suffering as well. It doesn't have to be an either/or. The Poor People's campaign is seeking to highlight the suffering of the poor and people who are victims of racism, and our Network of Spiritual Progressives, is solidly on board with you. We also seek to help social change agents acknowledge and address the pain that so many others suffer in this system, a point that you make when you focus on the collapse of our national morality. So that's why it's so brilliant that you insist on not only making it an anti-racist movement, but also a movement for all poor people, but there's a lot of repair work that needs to be done in mass consciousness for many Americans to even be able to hear the legitimacy of this struggle when they think it is coming from activists who actually have contempt for white middle class Americans.
Cat Zavis: I've been leading these 8 week trainings that teach what we at Tikkun and the Network of Spiritual Progressives call " prophetic empathy and radical love." The prophetic empathy component helps people listen and really understand the pain of those Americans who are voting against their economic and ethical and spiritual interests, creating a reality in which most state houses and most governorships, and all three branches of the federal government are actually Trump-ish. These elected officials take measures that do not support the actual needs of people that are voting for them.
Why? Well one of the reasons that Rabbi Lerner's research project at the Institute for Labor and Mental Health taught us is that many people feel that the social change movements look down upon anyone who didn't vote for Democrats, and thinks that they are all racists, sexists, homophobic, anti-Semites, Islamophobic or just plain stupid, and stupider still since they believe in some religion.
One of the things we need to do is actually be able to hear their pain and the ways that radical or fundamentalist religious communities actually meet their needs for community and belonging and connection, and even meaning and purpose, though sometimes in a twisted sort of way. We have to prioritize the task of building a movement that addresses those needs and embraces people— even those who are really different from us and seem to be supporting policies that are so painful and really downright horrific. So that prophetic empathy call has to do with how to speak to people with empathy while also standing in a morally grounded place. I think this dovetails beautifully with the Poor People's Campaign, and wonder if there's a way for your campaign to incorporate some of these ideas. We will be with you and urging those in our Network of Spiritual Progressives to be out in the streets with you!
Reverend Barber: I'm hearing a lot of pieces in that. I think that one of the things that you should know for instance, about the Forward Together Movement in North Carolina, is we didn't start organizing what we called fusion politics, and I don't use the language "liberal" and "progressive," "liberal" and "conservative," because I'm both. I tell people when they ask me what am I as a preacher, I am a theologically evangelical liberal and conservative Pentecostal biblicist who follows a brown-skinned Palestinian Jew who was crucified for being a radical and a revolutionary. I've got a friend of mine named Carter and he's a professor— and he said the first thing that conquerors did in the ancient world was they took over the libraries and they automatically made the indigenous language second class. And I think sometimes we have hurt ourselves by the language that automatically sets up distance and sets up elitism and sets up division, which is why we chose this moral language. So we stayed rooted in the morality of the Constitution, or the morality of religious faith, people can be of faith and not of faith and find a place they can be together. We don't just ask people to do mass action. In our trainings we have people from different sides of the spectrum in the room together and it impacts them..
What people don't know is, in the Moral Monday Movement, about 11% of the people were Republicans. We went into counties and organized that were 99% white, 89% Republican. And what we found is that the Southern strategy had worked. Its design was by Kevin Phillips, he told Richard Nixon that we (editor's note: in this paragraph the "we" is the Republicans)can find a way to pit people against each other, and we can find a way to make them hate each other and blame other people for their problems without using race language. Well, racial language that sounds racist. So instead we're talking about tax cuts and states' rights, forced busing, and racialized entitlement programs. If we can do this long enough, and if we can add to that, somehow bring in the slave master type religion and morality into the 20th century without it sounding racist, we can actually get people to vote against their own interests and not even believe that they're doing so.
This "Southern strategy" was heavily funded, it worked, and we have to recognize that when we talk about why we are where we are today as a society. You know, Nell Painter has recently said that the rise of Trump, who represents a larger moral malady, is iconographic of a common American experience. The call for justice happened for a few years, and then there's a reversal. She said, this is not un-America. When you have somebody who may be " liberal" get into office, make promises but not really go far enough to actually change things then people react and then you end up with this reaction that we saw in 2016. Whether it's the end of the Reconstruction movement in the 1870s and 1880s, or it's the end of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s, America is having this constant state of schizophrenia and finding different ways of covering up its original sin. Pitting people against each other is part of the American process, which is why America will always need prophets and prophetic voices that can cut through the maze and cut through the lies and cut through the distortions.
We saw a few weeks ago, for instance, these clergy go into the White House and pray for the President while his policies are preying on the poor and the hurting. But you can go back to the spiritual mobilization in 1935 when the corporate interests— Sun Oil, General Motors, and others— according to a book by Kevin Kruse called One Nation Under God, purchased 19,000 pulpits between 1935 and 1940 to actually create a false kind of theology that said if you're good, you're rich, and if you're bad, you're poor. And they used that to try to undermine the New Deal.
So what we're seeing now has been before— you can go back to the Bible, there were always false prophets against the real prophets. There was always what Frederick Douglass called the "slave master religion" versus the religion of Jesus. What we have to do in this mass mental consciousness reorganization is to first teach people that this has been a part of this American project, and that's what we do in our training. We don't start with what's happening now, we start with the history. We particularly teach the history of the 2 reconstructions, the 2 deconstructions of those reconstructions, and how we are in the birth pains of a third reconstruction. We teach how it was in 1965 with Dr. King's speech after the Selma to Montgomery march. Most people don't read that speech, but in that speech he began to say how, when the white aristocracy, the wealthy, saw the potential of white and black masses coming together and voting, they deliberately sought to undermine that with the Southern strategy. They gave the white poor masses Jim Crow, as a way to fill up their hungry stomachs. This is what always happens when there is the potential for poor whites and poor blacks moving together and creating new power.
I think you at Tikkun and the Network of Spiritual Progressives are right in that sense that we have to move and challenge the Democrats, Republicans, Liberals whenever their analyses or language splits the people and sets them against each other. That's one reason why one of the things we have done around the country when we have the moral revivals and mass meetings is that we ensure that the first people to speak are the impacted people. Sometimes we might have one person who's a Republican or a Democrat but neither one of them has a living wage. They stand up, speak, and testify about what is happening to them because it is important that we put a face on these issues. I believe mass consciousness reorientation happens as people are put in the same room and engage with one another. I can tell you stories of our movement and some people get a little upset because they come to the Poor People's Movement and they want us to talk in terms of Progressive or Liberal and we tell them that's not our movement.
We want to find every way to not be religious. That's not our movement; we welcome all people. We tell this story. For instance a white girl in West Virginia that lives in the zip code of this country that has the highest concentration of poor white folk. She stood up and said: "I am a redneck. I am also the white trash that America threw out but forgot to burn. I'm in this movement." But we also heard from the black mama from Alabama whose child died in her arms because Alabama wouldn't expand Medicaid.
We are daring to go into these communities. I'm heading to Kentucky and West Virginia in two weeks. Right in the heart of McConnell's district in the mountains, in the Appalachians, where the people are hurting, and you're right, too often liberals, or whatever they call themselves have looked down on people or have been paternalistic. That's why our coordinating committees have to impact people at the center of that.
But I don't think it's either/or. I think people can participate in racist systems, and not even know they're racist. So that's why we have to talk about racism not in terms of bias, personal bias, but examine the impact of our economic and political systems, and also show the connection. And when we go into communities that are poor and white and sometimes Republican, and we put a map up on the screen that shows voter suppression in their state, and then show them who gets elected because of this voter suppression, and then ask them, "Well, who's been voting against living wages?" and they'll say, "We don't know," we'll say, "The person you sent up there." That helps them see the world in a much broader way.
Rabbi Lerner: We hope that the Poor People's Campaign will join us in challenging the religiophobia that exists among many who seek social change. Many people we need to win over have experienced social change activists and the culture that has developed around them as putting down anyone who takes religion seriously. I want to offer our training that Cat is doing with the Network of Spiritual Progressives, to be part of your movement. It is offered both in person and online at www.spiritualprogressives.org/training.
We've also noticed about the array of social change movements is that they're all in separate silos and they rarely see what connects them to each other. That's why we've developed a one liner for bringing them together — what we call the New Bottom Line. The old bottom line says that a person is valuable or an institution is productive, efficient, and rational to the extent that it maximizes money and power. We say that the New Bottom Line should say that institutions, social practices, our corporations, our government policies, our healthcare system, our legal system are efficient, rational, and productive to the extent that they maximize love and caring, kindness and generosity, social and economic justice, environmental sanity, and enhance our capacity to respond to other human beings as embodiments of the sacred and enhance our capacity to respond to the universe, not by looking at the earth or other places in terms of what we can get from it, but rather respond to the universe with awe, wonder, and radical amazement at the grandeur of creation.
Now that one line would show what all these different social change movements have in common. You want a world in which everybody gets to be seen as valuable simply because they're embodiments of the sacred. You want a world of love and justice and kindness. People never hear from the liberals and progressive forces – that love is what they're about; kindness is what they're about; generosity is what they're about. Those are words that get pushed out of the discourse. And we want to offer to you and the Poor People's Campaign that simple idea to promote this New Bottom Line.
Reverend Barber: So Rabbi, I love the way you train people. We need a pro-justice, transformative future movement that can engage in pushing America towards a third reconstruction. And then we list those 5 issues out that are our way of explaining what we are about, including the call for moral revivals. So let's unite all of our forces for forty days startingMay 14, 2018, to become one movement together! The same people that are fighting healthcare, the same people that attack the Latino community, attack living wages; the same people that attack labor, attack voting rights, so why can't we come together? I'm not suggesting people have to leave their silos, but we have to do something sometime together that provides an intersectional response to these interlocking injustices. If we can't do that, then the problem is not so much with the oppressors and empire, the problem is with us. If we are deeply committed to our silos more than we are committed to systemic change, then that's problematic.
So one thing that this Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival is doing – you know, downstairs in the room you got the Apache nation, you got people from the Women's March, Black Lives Matters, labor, fight for 15 minimum wage, merging together and saying, "for these 40 days, to shift this narrative, we're going to come together and show how these issues interlock."
So I would love to find ways to connect with you, Rabbi Lerner and Tikkun magazine, and you Cat Zavis of the Network of Spiritual Progressives, on that piece because without an intersectional response, without a deep analysis that shows how these things are connected, we will end up 1. tied down to mere election politics where we'll organize for an election, and then after the election all the energy and connection are all gone; Number 2, we'll look for a Messiah candidate rather than a movement that is transformative; and Number 3, if folks who are fighting, for instance, against poverty, don't understand the connection to systemic racism, and people dealing with systemic racism and voter suppression don't have a connection with the people fighting for an end to poverty, we end up allowing the forces of the powerful to pick us off, to pull us apart, and we end up taking a long time to work through issues because we're doing them one at a time rather than forcing them to come together, and we can't reach the people you're talking about reaching. If we don't show people the connections, we allow people to use the differences to divide us over and over and over and over again.
Rabbi Lerner: We at Tikkun and the Network of Spiritual Progressives look forward to being a part of the Poor People's Campaign and we have one important question: What is the strategy after these forty days and some more civil disobedience you have planned for the Fall before the elections?
Reverend Barber: Part of the struggle is, when we did this moral revival, the movement got ahead of our capacity. There was so much of a hunger, there was so much a call. But we're in a better place now, we got a structure, we got managers, we got steam, we got people together. The second part of your question is I think that yes, there is a post-strategy. We have not put everything out there, we've not tried to think so far because the first thing we needed people to do was to be faithful over what we call 40,000. That is 40 days, each day organizing a minimum of a thousand people that would engage in this first targeted goal of breaking through the narrative. All of these actions during the 40 days will take place simultaneously. But let | 4,722 |
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We won't be "Ringing out the Old…" We live in it!
There's s.o.l and then there's S.O.L!!!
Rare and More Rare. And not even discussing Steak!
An Angel in Halifax Clothing!
Whales, and a Whale of a good time!
Shhhh. Don't tell anyone. WE SCORED SOME MOOSE!
Cape Breton Island, and Points East!
CFAs, heading east to PEI!
Heading eastward, we had a mixed bag of days where we have picked spots and made reservations interspersed with stretches where we have nothing planned. Our eventual destination will be Prince Edward Island, off the coast of New Brunswick/Nova Scotia. Along the way, our various Canadian friends strongly recommended that we visit the Gaspé peninsula.
TOTUS Notwithstanding, Apply for POW Status?
Our exit from Detroit was uneventful. Straight up I-94 towards Port Huron and our ultimate entrance into Canada. We decided to actually STOP in Port Huron for a few days, unlike our last time thru (From Canada to USA last summer, we just waved as we passed thru). And, we are QUITE GLAD we did!!
Motown on the Rise? Anyway, On the Itinerary!
Graceland and BBQ: All that, and more!
Little Rock and the Mothership!
Tucson: An Over- (and Under-) Whelming Blue Dot!
Radio Harris is Back on the Air!
The Bay Area — not like ANYWHERE ELSE.
Is A Vintage Bus really an Online Dating Service?!
To Courtenay, Tofino and Canada's Nessie?
Who Knew the Bus Could FLOAT!
We spent our first week in Amish Country, which reminds us exactly why we are choosing to travel around the USA in the manner we are. You would NEVER choose to visit ANY of the places we have been lately if you were looking at a tourist map or planning a 2-week vacation from work.
We are beginning the next leg of our trip (is it a trip? Or is it just life…beginning the next leg of our life?) with a few "plans." Plans being a very loose term in our vocabulary. Describing more of a direction and date-range than anything VERY specific.<|fim_middle|> First we stayed at Oklawaha RV Resort, which is actually a KOA. Not far from Ocala and near Ft. McCoy. Which is to say, not much nearby. Nice uncrowded large campground – so uncrowded that the security guard said to pick any open spot.
Arriving near Vian, our instructions from hosts, Dave and Lynn Gray went something like this: "Your GPS will never get you to us. So here is what you do…take a right at the (one) stop sign in "Downtown" Vian. Drive 2 miles and you will see a white pickup truck by a gate…" Worked perfectly.
Again, The Weather Stalks us!
Even the mundane is an Adventure!
XMAS UPDATE from Jekyll Island, GA.
We had to put our best friend, travel companion, protector and gentle soul, Heddy, down today. She was 14. Increasingly immobile, unable to do stairs and even to stand up on our slippery floors. At night, when her legs twitched involuntarily as she dreamed, we KNEW she was chasing her nemeses – mailmen and rabbits. | Lots of flexibility in route and stops.
Chicago for month…and we survived!
Our last destination on the road was Minneapolis, where my extended family resides. We stayed in a nice campground in a distant suburb. Which causes me to wonder… Why are there no RV Parks nearby ANY city? My father, urban-planner extraordinaire 'splained me part of the reason: RVer's are well known to be undesirable sorts!?
We have REALLY seen some stuff on this trip. "Home" is starting to mean "wherever we are…" Following on to the Baseball Hall of Fame, we headed west — destination Niagara Falls. YIKES!!! I guess there is good and bad everywhere. The RV place we stayed was on Grand Island – very near the Falls.
Well, I said we were slowing down. That is an UNDERSTATEMENT. | 171 |
DPIIT to organize Startup India Innovation Week from January 10 to 16
The events during the week will include knowledge sharing sessions for entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and other enablers, involving relevant stakeholders from the startup ecosystem such as government officials, incubators, corporates and investors.
Startup India Innovation Week 2023 aims to engage startup ecosystem stakeholders across the nation and spur the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation in India.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) will be organizing Startup India Innovation Week from January 10 to 16 to celebrate the Indian startup ecosystem as well as National Startup Day on January 16.
The Startup India Innovation Week 2023 will include knowledge sharing sessions for entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and other enablers, involving relevant stakeholders from the startup ecosystem such as government officials, incubators, corporates and investors, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a press release on Friday.
As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, various startup related events are being organized in more than 75 places across the country to foster a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation by involving the startup community across length and breadth of the country. These events include dedicated workshops for women entrepreneurs, training of incubators, mentorship workshops, stakeholder round tables, conferences, capacity building workshops, startup pitching sessions, among others.
Also, to commemorate National Startup Day on January 16, DPIIT is organizing the felicitation ceremony for the winners of National Startup Awards 2022, a flagship initiative under Startup India. The ceremony will recognize and reward the excellence exhibited by startups and ecosystem enablers across different sectors, sub-sectors, and categories.
Startup India Innovation Week 2023 aims to engage startup ecosystem stakeholders across the nation and spur the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation in India, the ministry added.
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Metaphenomics studies the phenome of plants or other organisms by means of meta-analysis. Main goal is to establish dose-response relationships of a wide range of phenotypic traits for a large set of a-b<|fim_middle|> example, a CO2 concentration of 400 ppm). In this way, inherent variation among species or genotypes in the trait of interest is removed, as for all experiments and species, the scaled value at 400 ppm will be 1.0. Subsequently, general dose-response curves can be derived by fitting mathematical equations to the data.
Outcome
The results generally are a family of curves where dose-response curves for one phenotypic trait are compared for a range of different environmental variables, or where many different phenotypic traits are analysed for their response to one environmental factor. This provides a simple and quantitative overview of the many ways plants or other organisms respond to their environmental.
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Rationale
A popular way to study the effect of the environment on plants is to set up experiments where subgroups of individuals of a species of interest are exposed to different levels of one environmental factor (e.g. light, CO2), while all other factors are similar. These studies have yielded a lot of insight into the way plants respond to the environment, but may be challenging to integrate by means of a classical meta-analysis. One of the reasons for that is that phenotypic traits often respond to the environment in a non-linear way. Rather than evaluating the difference between 'low-CO2' and 'high-CO2' grown plants, it would be better to derive dose-response curves which take into account at which levels experiments were carried out. Metaphenomics uses a method to calculate dose-response curves from a variety of experiments, and is applicable to any phenotypic trait and many environmental variables.
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Core of the method used in metaphenomics is to scale all phenotypic data for a given species or genotype across all the levels of the environmental variable of interest (say CO2) to the value they have at a reference value of that environmental variable (for | 245 |
AIG appoints Aspen's<|fim_middle|>. | Thomas Lillelund as CEO for Europe
9th August 2018 - Author: Matt Sheehan
American International Group has appointed Thomas Lillelund, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aspen Re, as CEO of its recently authorised European arm, AIG Europe S.A.
Headquartered in Luxembourg, AIG Europe S.A is a new legal entity for AIG's business in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland that aims to provide continuity for AIG following the UK's departure from the European Union (EU).
Lillelund joins AIG from Aspen, where he led its reinsurance operations as CEO. Aspen recently announced that Emil Issavi has been appointed to succeed him in this role.
During his 20-year career, Lillelund has also served as Regional Managing Director of the Asia Pacific region for Aspen Re and as Regional Vice President in Southeast Asia for AIG, in addition to having worked at various other companies across Hong Kong, South Africa, and the U.S.
In his new role, Lillelund will be responsible for AIG's operations in Continental Europe and Ireland, and will report to Chris Townsend, CEO for International General Insurance at AIG.
Townsend commented: "I'm delighted to welcome Thomas back to AIG as CEO of our European business. Thomas is a well-respected international insurance executive who is a strategic leader with experience growing and building teams."
Additionally, AIG said that Anthony Baldwin, current CEO of AIG Europe Limited, will become CEO of AIG's new UK entity, American International Group UK Limited, and will continue to report to Townsend.
AIG plans to transfer all existing business to its new entities in the UK and Luxembourg and merge its existing carrier, AIG Europe Limited, into the new European company to ensure uninterrupted client service following Brexit. Both new companies will begin writing business from 1 December 2018 | 387 |
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Sheep Blog Offers Advice on Keeping the Flock Healthy and Profitable
Alayna DeMartini
COLUMBUS, Ohio — If you're seeking the latest tips on when to give your sheep haircuts and what to feed lambs to be sold for someone's dinner table, you can consult a newly-revived Ohio sheep blog.
The Ohio State University Sheep Team blog offers easily digestible doses of research findings on raising sheep, keeping them safe and healthy, and the business profitable. After a six-year run ending in 2014, the sheep blog was relaunched in August 2017<|fim_middle|> reduce parasitic infection.
Recent sheep blog posts offer advice on shearing female sheep, letting female sheep graze on corn stalks left over from the harvest and determining whether sheep are resistant to common products that eliminate parasites.
Managing parasites, one of the most serious issues for sheep raised on pasture land, is a particularly vexing problem for shepherds now, given that deworming medications no longer work for some sheep, Campbell said.
Sheep become infected by inadvertently eating the parasites, then spread it through their waste to other sheep, causing them to lose weight and grow weak.
Another key issue for shepherds is keeping records to ensure their sheep are properly identified and tracked, Campbell said. If a sheep has a weak immune system and performs poorly, it probably should be culled from a flock; conversely, if a sheep is high-performing, it's important for a shepherd to know the sheep's parents so that more sheep can be bred to also be high performers, Campbell said.
Shepherds in Ohio have small flocks, keeping an average of 36 sheep, so some may not be apt to keep detailed records on them since their sheep operation does not provide their primary income, Campbell said.
"A lot of producers have lost track of the basics of keeping records," Campbell said.
By putting the latest research findings on sheep information in a blog, Campbell hopes to attract younger people to the site and inspire them to raise sheep, if they aren't already doing so.
"Our younger shepherds are very hungry for information."
To view the blog, see u.osu.edu/sheep/.
demartini.3@osu.edu
Brady Campbell
campbell.1279@osu.edu | .
Brady Campbell, sheep team program coordinator with Ohio State's College of Food Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), manages the site and includes contributions from the more than 25 Ohio State faculty and staff interested in sustaining Ohio's sheep industry.
"Ohio State has done a lot of research on sheep, but unfortunately not a lot of people are aware of the research," Campbell said. "I think it's important that this information is readily available online."
That's why Campbell turns research papers into shards of advice that people in the sheep industry can use.
Campbell is a third-generation shepherd whose master's degree in animal sciences focused on sheep production, examining alternative management strategies to | 138 |
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It is strong and with capable sound, one of Cyber Acoustics' top of the line three-piece sight and sound PC gaming framework, with completely clear highs and deafening bass execution.
It is used in an acoustically adjusted wood bureau; the subwoofer imparts a strong, profound, clean, stale experience regardless of what you are tuning into. Outfitted with a helpful framework control pod to kill the speakers on and, with | 187 |
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Indigo Leaf Powder is an alternative and natural hair dye which is really creating wonders with the people who are sensitive (allergic) to chemical hair dyes and hence unable to use even normal dyes. Indigo Leaf Powder i.e. Neela Amari Herbal Hair Dye is a natural product obtained from the pure body art quality dried plant leaves of "Indigofera Tinctoria" and do not contain any ParaPhenyleneDiamine, Ammonia or Peroxide. No fermentation is involved in Indigo herbal hair dye. Green leaves are dried in the sun and stored in moisture-free packing. Dried leaves are finely pulverized prior to dispatch.
Even though Henna is a natural conditioning agent made of plants that have a natural dye and does not contain any ParaPhenyleneDiamine, it gives deep orange color(reddish tint) to the hair. Indigo hair dye gives deep blue color if used alone. | igo Leaf Powder, Indigo Blue Natural Dye Powder from Indigofera Tinctoria also known as Neeli (Sanskrit) Neela Amari (Malayalam).
Indigo (botanical name: "Indigofera Tinctoria") is a 100% pure herbal plant, which gives a deep blue color. Original high class Indigo, when used instantly, gives deep green color, but after 24 to 48 hours it changes becomes deep blue. The secret of judging the high class Indigo is from its deep blue color and if it is not giving deepness then that means it is of low quality. The history of this plant is very old. Earlier used for fabric dye and | 150 |
Oliver Lodge
STUDIED AT the Royal College of Science and at University College. Achieved his DS.c in 1877 and by 1881 he was Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Liverpool.
In 1884 he joined the SPR, not because he liked the subject of psychical research but - as he notes in his autobiography - because he had 'found a series of facts that were unpalatable and mainly neglected by scientific men, and felt them worthy of attention'. Also contributed to the popular scientific magazine Nature.
He became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1887. In 1900 he accepted an offer to become first Principal of Birmingham University, and shaped its course until he retired in 1919. He had stipulated that he must be allowed to continue his work in psychical research.
He was later knighted in 1902, when he had already served for a year as President of the SPR. Became President of the British Association in 1913.
He first became convinced of survival after extensive examination of Leonora Piper's remarkable phenomena in 1889.
Professor<|fim_middle|> Joint Presidents of Honour.
Source (with minor modifications): An Encyclopaedia of Psychic Science by Nandor Fodor (1934).
Articles by Oliver Lodge on this website:
In Memory of Prof. Frederic W. H. Myers
On the Subliminal Self and on the Book Human Personality
Psychic Science
The Mode of Future Existence
What Science Means For Man
The Possibility of Survival from a Scientific Point of View
The Mechanism of Survival
Problems Raised by the Idea of Survival
On the Asserted Difficulty of the Spiritualistic Hypothesis from a Scientific Point of View
Books by Oliver Lodge on this website:
Survival of Man
Raymond or Life and Death
Why I Believe in Personal Immortality
Some parts of this page The International Survivalist Society 2004
http://www.survivalafterdeath.info/contact.htm | of Physics, University College, Liverpool which was subsequently named after him. Honorable member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers. Lodge was a pioneer in wireless telegraphy and actually sent a radio message one year before Marconi.
President of the Physical Society, the British Association, the Rontgen Society, and SPR (from 1901 to 1903) and then again with Mrs. Eleanor Sidgwick in 1932 as | 94 |
Hong Kong is to<|fim_middle|> prototyped on the MIT campus or at the node, tested in the Boston or Hong Kong regions, and have small quantities manufactured in Shenzhen," MIT explained in a blog post.
Japan, Chile and Singapore are the locations for MIT's international centers, but the upcoming base in Hong Kong is the first that is dedicated to innovation and based outside of the U.S..
A collection of MIT alumni based in Hong Kong will advise the center and help coordinate programs. Some alumni are also among a group that provided initial financing for the project. | be the location for a startup accelerator-style center of innovation from famed tech-focused U.S. university MIT.
That's much like an incubator program but, beyond that, it will provide research opportunities with Hong Kong universities, a platform for events and community activity, and internships. There are also plans to open a makerspace for prototyping and testing new hardware and technology, which would be closely aligned a similar facility that MIT is currently building in the U.S..
It's no coincidence that MIT has picked Hong Kong. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the organization's president — Rafael Reif — cited the city's status as a financial hub and its proximity to centers of innovation as key reasons.
Shenzhen, the South China city increasingly known as the world's manufacturing hub, is a key part of the focus.
"The idea is to facilitate a way for MIT and Hong Kong students to collaborate physically or virtually to drive ideas toward commercialization. For instance, medical devices, sensors, or robotics could be | 203 |
Track team storms through regional competition
Lachlan Brennan, Staff Writer|May 22, 2015
Cameron Craft shows perfect form in the 300 meter hurdles
The SHS track team recently finished the regional tournament in Sheridan Wyo, May 15 and 16.
Sheridan performed well in the regional competition with multiple high placing individual finishes. SHS senior Joseph Klebba placed 2nd in the Discus throw with a throw of 137' 6". SHS long jumpers junior Dayton Bruney and sophomore Peyton Bomar each placed 1st in the regional competition with distances of 20' and 16' 9" respectively. Bomar would also<|fim_middle|> another season of tennis in spite of the COVID-19 outbreak. This year both the Broncs and Lady Bronc...
Team advances despite younger players inexperience | go on to earn first place in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 46.65 seconds. Senior Cameron Craft made 4th place in the 110 meter hurdles in 16.64 seconds.
Many of the regional competitors were eager to reflect on the season. SHS discus thrower senior Colbey Bruney said, "I liked track a lot this year. I felt that I made strong relationships with my teammates this season. Our conversations on the bus was one the high points of my experience."
All top eight performers from Regionals in their respective events are invited to the state competition in Casper May 21st. Individuals can also pre-qualify for the state competition if they pass a certain specified time during the regular season. Nearly fifteen individuals from Sheridan qualified for the State competition and will be competing in Casper this week.
The team continues to prepare for the state competition and desires to do well in finishing the year.
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This fall, the Sheridan Broncs have finished | 337 |
We had a great Thanksgiving with the Simpsons and the Solidays in Leland. Maddox was in cousin heaven. He "rough housed" as much as he possibly could with his big cousins and ran himself ragged. It was fun to watch. Josie had fun too. More from the spectator perspective of course. But she was certainly soaking it all in.
We found out today that Josie is allergic to peanuts and sesame. (Like the seed, not the street). Oh well. I reckon we'll start looking for alternatives. Its a little hard to imagine her growing up without eating peanut butter sandwiches. I wasn't aware that would be possible when I was a kid. Could have been a whole lot<|fim_middle|> sounds for several different things. Paco, dogs, food, the important things. She's getting quick on the crawl and pulling up everywhere, but I think the walking is still a little ways off. She seems content being low to the ground right now as far as the mobility goes.
Josie and her baby. Inseparable.
02 Dec This entry was published on December 2, 2011 at 12:49 am and is filed under family, Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. Follow any comments here with the RSS feed for this post. | worse though. I mean, what if it had been chocolate. Yikes. I don't want to think about it. Seriously though, it will mean a bit of a lifestyle change around here. Maddox took the news real serious and vowed to keep her away from any and all peanuts that might still be in the house. Oh, and he would keep them away from Paco too, just in case.
The house is all decorated up for Christmas. Maddox is pretty excited about it. He wanted to get a tree and the lights up as soon as we got home from our Thanksgiving trip. We got started on the lights outside and he was a great help, for a little while, and then got distracted and left me to it. It's like he has the attention span of a 3 year old or something. We managed to hold him off until the next day for the tree, but he asked all day when we could go get it. When we finally did I think he had the lights on it and decorated in record time. Christmas is going to be fun this year for sure.
Josie continues to grow and change. She's babbling all the time now and has | 240 |
While most trail shoes are still based on XC racing, the new Terraduro MTB Shoe by Giro was created to navigate the demands of all-mountain riding.
Balancing on-and off-the-bike performance in a low-profile design.
A combination of great pedal zone stiffness with a flexible forefoot area for a seamless comfortable peddling experience.
A supple-yet-durable reinforced upper built to withstand the rough and tumble of the mountain bike world.
A tough Vibram outsole that provides great grip and traction when you're off the bike.
Giro was Founded in 1985 by Jim Gentes. Establishing a brand with a focus on design solutions, that enhance experience & performance. Creating innovative products that have set a precedent for others to follow.
"I want to create products that make a difference to people, products that cause people to be really happy that Giro exists. Design of great products that are successful in the market and<|fim_middle|>ycles ? | change the face of the industry is the ultimate reason this company exists." Jim Gentes- Giro founder.
Why shop at Evans C | 27 |
Over $12,000 in cash went missing from City Market in Granby on Sept. 6, 201<|fim_middle|> Market in Granby, got underway this week in Hot Sulphur Springs.
Her first scheduled court appearance was Oct. 9 for an arraignment. Those proceedings were continued until a later date with no other formal action.
Sanchez Rivera is scheduled to appear again in court on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. for arraignment.
Sanchez Rivera, 31, of Parshall was arrested Sept. 7 and charged with second-degree burglary and felony theft.
The charges against Sanchez Rivera stem from an incident that occurred during the late night hours of Sept. 6. Sanchez Rivera is alleged to have taken over $12,000 out of City Market self-checkout registers during a power outage that occurred at the Granby grocery store shortly before midnight on Sept. 6. Sanchez Rivera was employed by City Market at the time of the incident but was not on the clock. | 8.
Court proceedings for Penny Sanchez Rivera, charged with a pair of felonies in connection to a Sept. 7 incident at City | 27 |
Soundscape & ambience design of a mysterious pinetree forest. All sounds made from scratch with Thor synthesizers within Reason. No samples where used. Part of a soundscape (study) series. Sounds include: close<|fim_middle|> water clutching against surferboard, incoming wave, underwater turbulence, soft wind.
Soundscape & ambience design of a huge underground stormdrain. All sounds made from scratch with Thor synthesizers within Reason. No samples where used. Part of a soundscape (study) series. Sounds include: waterdrips, water seeping, waterfall/flow, metal hits in distance, waterpipe flowingwater, waterpipe airbubble movement, distant windhowl layers.
Soundscape & ambience design of a space ship interior. All sounds made from scratch with Thor synthesizers within Reason. No samples where used. Part of a soundscape (study) series. Sounds include: engine sound layers, ship rumble, vent sounds, electrics humming, ship-computer sounds.
Short movie/game soundtrack experiment. Maybe while displaying a (dialogue) menu where the player has to make a choice. | wind (through grass) layers, wind through needles layers, distant wind ambience, birds: woodpecker, crow, buzzard, various singing birds.
Soundscape & ambience design of a secret underground complex. All sounds made from scratch with Thor synthesizers within Reason. No samples where used. Part of a soundscape (study) series. Sounds include: electric humming, waterdrips, waterpipe flow, waterpipe airbubble turbulence, distant ambient windhowl layers, metal works in distance, electric machinery, electric alarm, electric soundsignal, male announcer, close freight-elevator.
Soundscape & ambience design of a surfer lying on his board drifting on the sea, with his eyes closed, waiting for that giant wave... All sounds made from scratch with Thor synthesizers within Reason. No samples where used. Part of a soundscape (study) series. Sounds include: distant seawaves bashing on shore, | 190 |
I started at Mansfield as part of the Middle Common Room (MCR) in 201<|fim_middle|>My favourite place to do a spot of reading or have a chat with friends over coffee is the Crypt that is open most of the day with a variety of sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Mansfield is a place that you can relax and take a break away from busy Oxford life, especially as you'll be spending most of your time in your department. I would not have wished to go anywhere else! | 4. At Oxford, I am reading towards a DPhil (PhD as it's known elsewhere) in Cyber Security, where I am based in the School of Geography and the Environment.
Mansfield not only has lovely Victorian buildings and great food, but a wonderful graduate and undergraduate community. I was privileged to serve as President of the MCR, which has grown in size to well over 150 students. In addition to the social events, seminars, dinners and trips offered by the MCR, there are also bops (what large parties are called in Oxford) and other activities organised in conjunction with the undergraduate Junior Common Room (JCR). There is a strong support network with peer supporters as part of the welfare team, as well as the Tutor for Graduates who speaks up for us graduates!
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<|fim_middle|> requirements and has taken precautionary measures to ensure the safety of staff and visitors.
Historic Hudson Valley
Pocantico Hills | Historic Hudson Valley Director of Development in Pocantico Hills, New York
Director of Development Historic Hudson Valley seeks an experienced, results-driven, poised candidate with proven leadership and communication skills to direct the day-to-day operation of a four-person development team raising approximately $2 million annually. The Director of Development will lead efforts to achieve annual contributed income goals by stewarding and expanding a diverse, sophisticated donor base. He/she will build upon a successful fund-raising strategy that employs the organization's growing earned revenue activities, including the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, to leverage contributed dollars through gifts, grants, sponsorships, and memberships. Historic Hudson Valley's fundraising efforts support educational programs that serve some 15,000 schoolchildren a year, the development of digital tools for teachers, a research library, and capital and restoration projects at four properties. Programming addresses subject areas including the history of slavery in the colonial North, women's history, and the impact of Washington Irving's work on American culture. Responsibilities Reporting to Historic Hudson Valley's Senior Vice President, the Director of Development will work side by side with Development staff to identify, cultivate, and solicit individual and institutional donors. Responsibilities include: Directing the operation of upper-level donor societies, fundraising dinners, corporate sponsorships, and a general membership program centered on the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze and other seasonal festivals Working with inter-departmental teams to develop grant applications for educational, digital, DEI efforts, and tourism/economic development projects to institutions including the New York State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Empire State Development Maintaining and building relationships with current and new donors, including a small portfolio for major donors Working with committee members and trustees to build relationships and raise funds Developing and implementing new fundraising strategies, especially on-line, digital, and social media efforts Building relationships with elected officials at the state and federal levels to secure financial support for capital projects and educational programs Creating donor-engagement opportunities, including cultivation events and site visits Drafting and editing letters, reports, proposals, digital copy, and other communications Overseeing a newly-adopted CRM system, Tessitura, and harnessing its capabilities to help build the donor base Overseeing prospect research efforts Tracking progress toward annual fund-raising goals Requirements Successful candidates will have a Bachelor degree and eight or more years of management experience, especially in the areas of communications, fundraising, or non-profit administration. He/she should be a highly motivated manager with excellent judgment and interpersonal skills. Strong writing, editing, organizational, research, and budgeting skills are essential. The ability to multi-task while addressing details is a must. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer funded 401K, generous paid time off and professional development opportunities. Evening and weekend hours at public and development events are required. To be considered for this position, please upload your cover letter (including salary requirements), resume, and two writing samples. You may "click apply" or visit our employment page at https://j.brt.mv/ATS/jb.do?reqGK=27623056&refresh=true to create a profile and upload your documents. On the employment page click "create profile and apply". Historic Hudson Valley adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local COVID-19 | 693 |
Philadelphia is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania,<|fim_middle|> general character not unlike Chopin. Miss Aus der Ohe played it with great purity and delicacy. Not even Pachmann could have excelled her technique. The closing movement was full of color and spirit. The composers [sic] and Miss Aus der Ohe received a genuine ovation.
This was the piece de resistance, but the rest of the programme was excellent […] The Tschaikowski suite completed the programme. The audience was large for this season of the year, but not nearly what it should have been. The great composer was given a reception at the Utopian Club after the concert.
↑ Presumably Tchaikovsky was referring to the Hotel Lafayette on Broad Street, on whose headed notepaper he wrote Letter 4381a to Hermann Wolff on this date.
↑ Diary entry for 6/18 May 1891.
↑ 'At the Play Houses: Tschaikowski appears at the Academy of Music', Philadelphia Inquirer, 7/19 May 1891. We are most grateful to Mr David Perkins for providing a copy of this article.
↑ Actually the Serenade for String Orchestra, being performed instead of the scheduled Suite No. 3.
↑ Vladimir Pachmann (1848-1933), Russian-German pianist noted for performing the works of Chopin, and also for his eccentric manner of performance.
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Tchaikovsky visited Philadelphia on 6/18 May 1891, as part of his American tour. Arriving straight from Washington, his concert given at the Academy of Music by the Boston Festival Orchestra, with their principal conductor Victor Herbert, included the same works that Tchaikovsky had conducted with them in Baltimore on 3/15 May, namely the Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 48, and the Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 75, once again with Adele aus der Ohe as soloist. He departed for New York that same evening.
I arrived in Philadelphia at 3 o'clock. I visited Aus der Ohe. Lunched downstairs . A highly importunate Odessan Jew came up and begged for money. I walked. The concert was at 8 o'clock. The enormous theatre was full. After the concert I was at a club, fulfilling a long-standing promise. The return to New York was very tedious and complicated .
The appearance of Tschaikowski at the Academy of Music last night was a notable event. Slavic music is now popular the world over and of this school Tschaikowski is a leading exponent. His music is familiar to Philadelphians through the symphony concerts of the past few seasons, but his conducting gave an added interest to an unusually good concert. Two of his compositions were played last night; one, a concerto for orchestra and piano in B flat minor, was entirely new; the other, a suite for strings , has been heard here before.
The Boston Festival Orchestra is an excellent organization, and its work last night was gratifying. As a conductor Tschaikowski is dignified and at the same time thoroughly alert in watching every portion of the orchestra throughout the score. The concerto was a thoroughly delightful production. The piano part was played by Miss Adele Aus der Ohe, one of the best pianists in this country, who has made a marked impression wherever she appeared. Last night she seemed inspired by the presence of the composer. The long and difficult composition was played without notes, and at its conclusion she was congratulated by Tschaikowski, whose face was one wreath of smiles. The concerto is in three movements, the two last being short, and is thoroughly Slavic throughout. In the first movement the themes are rather involved, and the piano takes a secondary part in swelling the general volume, rather than in forming a leading part for orchestral accompaniment. It is spirited throughout, having in portions a martial character. In the second movement the piano part predominates, the orchestra furnishing the shading. It is poetic, and in | 561 |
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Many thanks to the young people from Bloomfield Community Association, Carew II Family and Training Centre, Short Strand Community Centre and Dee Street and Inverary Community Centres for agreeing to participate. A special thanks to Larne Lough Nurseries for their enthusiasm, expertise and ability to deliver a fun and informative introduction to growing. We look forward to delivering more such events as the Connswater Community Greenway progresses. Anyone wishing to become more involved with the project, with community gardens or with this type of event is encouraged to contact Sean either by phoning the CCG office (028 9046 7925) or emailing sean@eastbelfastpartnership.org.
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Megalopolis was the name given to a Peloponnesian city that was founded around 371- 368 BCE. Though planned on a grand scale, the city failed to realize the dreams of the founders, and it declined by the late Roman period. In 1957, the renowned geographer Jean Gottman applied the term in his description of the densely populated area of the northeastern United States that includes the cities of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. Liquid City is the first book to examine the social, economic, and demographic changes that have taken place in Megalopolis over the past fifty years. Nearly one in six Americans live in the modern Megalopolis, making it one of the largest city regions in the world. John Rennie Short juxtaposes Gottman's work with his own examination, providing a comprehensive assessment of the region's evolution. Particularly important are his use of 2000 Census data and his discussions of sources of identity, unity, and fragmentation in Megalopolis. Emphasizing the fluid, variable character of Megalopolis, this clear and accessible book focuses on five aspects of change: population redistribution from cities to suburbs; economic restructuring; immigration; patterns of racial/ethnic segregation; and the processes of globalization that have made one of the world's most influential economies.
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The Battle for the Bell is an American college football rivalry game between the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles and Tulane University Green Wave football teams. The two schools are located about 110 miles from each other (Southern Miss in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Tulane in New Orleans, Louisiana) via Interstate 10 and Interstate 59, making for a heated game.
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The two teams played annually from 1979 through 2006; both programs were independent through 1995, and both competed as members of Conference USA (C-USA) starting in 1996. In 1999, the series became a trophy game with the addition of the Bell. Following a reconfiguration of in 2006, the teams no longer met annually; they played in 2009 and 2010 as a cross-divisional conference match-up. The series then went on hiatus due to Tulane's move to the American Athletic Conference (AAC) in July 2014.
On April 1<|fim_middle|> 2020 Armed Forces Bowl (January) played in Fort Worth, Texas, which was a 30–13 Tulane victory. The bell trophy, which had been in the possession of Southern Miss since 2003, was transferred to the Green Wave after the game.
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Escaping the bustle of Bangkok need not mean anything more strenuous than a quick hop down the Chaophraya river. Koh Kret, an island in the mighty brown river that weaves its way through the capital, makes for a refreshing day getaway from the pollution and bumper-to-bumper traffic of the City of Angels/Big Mango/Big Durian/whatever you want to call it.
Though administratively placed outside the capital in Nonthaburi province, in most people's mind the area of Pak Kret is really just a Bangkok suburb. The Chaophraya Express river boat from just alongside the Skytrain station at Saphan Taksin in Sathorn, and with stops in such places as Phra Athit, a short distance from backpacker paradise-hell Khaosan Road, will take you to its terminal pier in Nonthaburi; jump on a 15-baht, orange-flagged boat.
Welcome to Koh Kret. With a large Mon population, signs are in Burmese as well as Thai script.
From there, take either a 10-baht minivan ride or bus number 32 to Pak Kret, from where it's a short walk to the pier to Wat Sanam Neua temple, or take a taxi all the way from the Nonthaburi pier for around 80 baht. Alternatively, a peak-time green-flag boat service runs Monday to Saturday direct from Saphan Taksin to Pak Kret pier in around an hour. The ride costs 20 baht and operates between 06.15-08.00 and 15.30-18.00. However you make the trek, once there a short 2-baht ferry hop across the river will drop you on Koh Kret itself. But do make a brief stop at the pier on the mainland, before you hop aboard the ferry, to buy yourself a carton of kanom tuay coconut custard puddings from a stall in the temple grounds. They're too good not to.
Expect your Koh Kret day trip travel companions to be predominantly locals.
While bicycles, motorbike taxis and more are on offer to cart you around the island, it is in fact easily navigable on foot, probably in any case the best way to see all that the island has to offer. Paths run all around the island and are relatively well signposted; you'll pass through small, narrow lanes that branch off to homes where the island's inhabitants of Mon descent are carrying out their traditional pottery trade, with the finished products on sale there and then. The interior of the island, pointing to the growing number of Thai and foreign tourists who visit largely at the weekend, is also home to a number of cutesey, in places somewhat kitsch coffee shops that are worth a quick pit-stop. Some also tout unique postcards and the odd souvenir.
Unsurprisingly for me, though, the best thing about Koh Kret is the food – the large market, open<|fim_middle|> energetic way to take in a number of its sights is to join the regular boat tour departures that leave from the same pier that the 2-baht ferry drops you at. You can buy your ticket on land just after you jump off the ferry, and at 60 baht for a good couple of hours' ride they represent good value. Expect the boat, most of the time much like the island as a whole, to be filled entirely with Thai tourists – largely Bangkokians on their day off – which in my book is a good thing. Attractions include the peaceful and stunning beautiful old temple at Wat Saeng Siritham, a house near the island's mosque selling souvenirs and with free tasters of deep blue coloured anchan butterfly pea flower tea, and an admittedly rather contrived dessert house demonstrating traditional Thai sweets being handmade, including this foy tong, a commonplace and sickly sweet Thai khong waan made from egg yolks.
There's also a stop at a so-called floating market, which while technically floating is probably not what you have in mind from a talat nam – essentially it is a collection of stalls on a jetty. There's more good food to be had here, though, including tasty tod man pla fish cakes and a yum luk chin pla salad of (highly processed but always good) fish balls. But the real high point of the tour is simply gliding along the river around the island, with silky, smooth, glistening and incredibly quiet waters that are a world away (and then some) from the choppy waves ridden by the Chaophaya Express just a little upstream. It's the perfect chance to unwind just a little, and also an opportunity for some enviable snaps as you turn corners into tight waterways alongside stilted houses and past stunning temple stupas.
A day trip to Koh Kret offers the chance of unique snaps from the water.
I live a few km south east of Koh Kred on the 'mainland' as it were and visit regularly.
"While bicycles, motorbike taxis and more are on offer to cart you around the island, it is in fact easily navigable on foot, probably in any case the best way to see all that the island has to offer. " < I'd argue that I agree with this for the market section but if you want to see the whole island a bicycle is the best bet. It's around 13km if you take the local paths around the south west of the island. I did walk around the island once, not doing it again!
Regarding the boat tours you mentioned I'd not spotted that, 60B for a 2 hour tour is waaaaaay better than the price I was offered when I was with 2 kiwi friends 1.5 years ago. Are you talking here dragon boats or large several seat wide boats? FYI there is also a free tour called the 'Nine Temples Boat Tour' (nine being a lucky number in Thai) that starts from Wat Tha It from 10am to 1pm on the hour (one temple north of Wat Saeng Siritham). One could get a taxi from say Mochit to get there, and then bail after you've had too many temples (around 5 is enough for myself and the wife). That also allows time for one to walk through the market at one's leisure.
Did you go to the sweet canal also – a canal with a sweetshop on it, I think near Om Kret, but I've only been once and that was before I knew the area from cycling around it many times. I still don't know exactly where the shop is.
Also at Wat Saeng Siritham there is a wonderful beef noodle shop – walk through the riverside houses to get there. One sits on the floor and dangles one's legs over the river whilst simultaneously eating one's noodles off a bar in front of them. If you've had too much food, simply drop some noodles over the side.
You also missed out on the steam rooms at Wat Bang Bua Thong! | only on weekends, offers an array of deliciousness to be tried, ranging from guay deow noodle soup to an assortment of fried flowers. Though they all bear some resemblance to just about anything that has been deep fried in batter, there is a somewhat floral subtlety of difference between the varieties and, dunked in a chilli dipping sauce, they are worth a try.
Heaps of deep-fried floral goodness.
For those living in Thailand or others looking for some useful and cheap-as-chips kitchenware to take back home, this market is also a good bet – I was pleased as punch to pick up an enormous, sturdy and very, very heavy Lao-style pestle and mortar for a measly 60 baht, and it's getting good use in my kitchen.
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Nike executive Julia Brim-Edwards had the future for Portland Public Schools in mind when she ran for a<|fim_middle|> and superintendent in office, we are now building a plan and supports to increase graduation rates, better prepare students for their futures, ensure all students have an enriched middle school experience, and find ways to support all elementary students having access to smaller classes, art, music, PE, and career technical education classes." said Julia.
So far, says Edwards, the reaction from the community has been very positive. "Parents and community members have stepped up to partner with the new board and superintendent to get PPS back on track and to highlight and support the excellence that we know exists in our schools." Edwards is excited to continue work hard and help PPS reach its potential. | position on the school board. Citizens seemed to agree-she was elected school board chair of zone six last May.
Edwards was a student in PPS and even sent her own 3 kids through the district. She served on the board for a brief period between 2001 and 2005 where she helped the board through many financial setbacks. She also worked a great deal on the $790 million bond that would modernize schools around Portland. She had always been an engaged parent as well as an advocate of better education in PPS, and many thought she was the right person to take the lead.
From the beginning of her term, Edwards was eager to start improving PPS right away.
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St John's is one step further along in the transition to a new full-time rector! The Search Committee is designing and implementing a parish self-study, which is a very important part of gathering information that describes St John's and the Ithaca community. The Committee will draft a parish profile based greatly on input received in these three self-study sessions.
The Search Committee plans to have the profile written by September (2-3 months from now); it will then present the profile to the St. John's Vestry and the diocesan Office of Transition Ministry. When approved, the profile will be published and available to potential rectors for St John's.
Please support the Search Committee in this important task with prayer, and with thoughtful input at one of these three sessions. | 199 |
Furi is a Perfect Example of How to Open a Game
By Blessing Adeoye Last updated Jun 19, 2018
In my time playing games, I have experienced the beginning hour of many different games. I say this with shame in my voice. The number of games in which I've played the beginning hour exceeds the amount of games in which I've played<|fim_middle|> you are not playing the way you should be. Furi does this unapologetically.
Furi's difficulty is coupled with great gameplay. I had fun during the opening of Furi which is not something I can say about the first hour of most games. Most games spend their first hour setting up mechanics, story, and easing the player in. Furi does all of this, and at the same time makes the gameplay engaging. Furi felt like a fighting game. It was immediately interesting. There was no point at which I wanted to stop playing. That is partly due to its arcade-like feeling and mainly due to the game not being afraid to put the player straight into the action.
Furi is a perfect example of how to open a game. It is quick to the action. It makes an impression. The game also respects the player's ability. My time with Furi during its first hour has made me already appreciate what the game is going for and as I am typing this piece, I'm already excited to pick the controller back up and jump back into the action.
This piece was written by Blessing Adeoye. You can find Blessing on the internet either getting into dance battles or analyzing game culture for the purpose of making the world a better place at @blessingjr on the Twittersphere.
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I'm Glad Games Like No Man's Sky Can Come Back | the final hour by a large number. The difference is exponential. I love to try things out. I also do not have all the time in a world to spend on games that don't immediately grab me. This is why I was surprised while playing the first hour of Furi.
No game has ever given me the same impression that Furi has given me upon entering the game. To be clear, at this point I have only played the first hour of the Furi. However, that hour was so good that I had to pick up my laptop to tell the world about it.
There were three things that struck me upon entering the world of Furi when I first started playing the game. The first thing was the game's style. Furi has a tone that is lost in many games today. The style is like that of a comic book or anime but it is also very dark and brutal in terms of themes. The opening boss's dialogue was menacing to the point where I personally felt threatened. The talk of death and ruthlessness coming from the character immediately lets you know that this guy is playing no games. What's even better is that this brutal, ruthless tone is coupled with a bright, colorful aesthetic. The game looks like an old school game that takes place in the future. It pulls this off in a way that doesn't make it feel dated, but fresh.
What was even more impressive about Furi's opening was the difficulty. The opening began with a boss fight that was fairly brutal off the bat. This boss fight not only gives you an idea of what to expect from the rest of the game, it teaches the mechanics of the game and makes sure that you as a player understands them or else. The first half of the battle is a tutorial. During my own playthrough, I was not paying too much attention seeing as how I expected the game to be simple to understand. That was my downfall. What followed that was a series of deaths and a game over which kicked me back to the tutorial stage of the fight again. It has been a while since I have played a game that punishes the player in the beginning if | 433 |
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However, I think it starts with our energy and how we overcome stressful situations. The accumulation of not enough time, busy schedule, depression, being a mother and wife can be hard to handle. Maybe this might relate to you? It could be that your schedule is crazy at times, your stress is through the roof and you don't have time to do everything that needs to get done in one day. You fight to keep your eyes open during the day and you don't have time for you! When you are running on low gear, is when bad habits start and they will be hard to change into good habits. It's not just changing your eating and adding exercise. It is changing how you see the world, through your eyes, your thoughts and how confident you are. It's important to know that we have the choice to be happy and that is something we can control in our life.
Here are some tips that will give you, joy, laughter and happiness into you soul.
Tip One: I challenge you to say 3 positive things about yourself and body; in the mirror, daily.
-making a shopping list before you head to the store is always a good idea and an absolute necessity. When you're first starting to make significant changes in your eating habits.
-A well thought out shopping list is not only a valuable time saver and stress reducer, but this will help keep your food choices on the right track.
-You will want to create a general list of items that you'll want to keep on hand but won't need to buy every week, such as baking supplies and condiments.
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-As for the actual shopping, the more routine you establish the bettter! GOOD LUCK!
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The Rocky Mountains, Lander Peak
German-born American Hudson River School Painter, 1830-1902 Bierstadt was born in Solingen, Germany. His family moved to New Bedford, Massachusetts, in 1833. He studied painting with the members of the D??sseldorf School in D??sseldorf, Germany from 1853 to 1857. He taught drawing and painting briefly before devoting himself to painting. Bierstadt began making paintings in New England and upstate New York. In 1859, he traveled westward in the company of a Land Surveyor for the U.S. government, returning with sketches that would result in numerous finished paintings. In 1863 he returned west again, in the company of the author Fitz Hugh Ludlow, whose wife he would later marry. He continued to visit the American West throughout his career. Though his paintings sold for princely sums, Bierstadt was not held in particularly high esteem by critics of his day. His use of uncommonly large canvases was thought to be an egotistical indulgence, as his paintings would invariably dwarf those of his contemporaries when they were displayed together. The romanticism evident in his choices of subject and in his use of light was felt to be excessive by contemporary critics. His paintings emphasized atmospheric elements like fog, clouds and mist to accentuate and complement the feel of his work. Bierstadt sometimes changed details of the landscape to inspire awe. The colors he used are also not always true. He painted what he believed is the way things should be: water is ultramarine, vegetation is lush and green, etc. The shift from foreground to background was very dramatic and there was almost no middle distance Nonetheless, his paintings remain popular. He was a prolific artist, having completed over 500 (possibly as many as 4000) paintings during his lifetime, most of which have survived. Many are scattered through museums around the United States. Prints are available commercially for many. Original paintings themselves do occasionally come up for sale, at ever increasing prices. Related Paintings of Albert Bierstadt :. | Conway Valley New Hampshire | Prong-Horned Antelope | Home of the Rainbow, Horseshoe Falls, Niagara | Indians Travelling near Fort Laramie | The Matterhorn |
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Augustus Egg
(2 May 1816 - 26 March 1863) was a Victorian artist best known for his modern triptych Past and Present (1858), which depicts the breakup of a middle-class Victorian family. Augustus Egg was born in London on 2 May 1816 to Joseph and Ann Egg, and baptised in St James's Church, Piccadilly on 30 May 1816. He had an elder brother, George Hine Egg. His father Joseph Egg was a wealthy gunsmith from the distinguished gun making family, who immigrated to London from Huningue, Alsace. Egg was educated in the schools of the Royal Academy, beginning in 1836. Egg was a member of The Clique, a group of artists founded by Richard Dadd and others in the late 1830s (c. 1837). Egg sought to combine popularity with moral and social activism, in line with the literary work of his friend Charles Dickens. With Dickens he set up the "Guild of Literature and Art", a philanthropic organisation intended to provide welfare payments to struggling artists and writers. He acted the lead role in a play written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton to raise funds for the organisation. His self-portrait in the role is in Hospitalfield House in Arbroath. Egg's early paintings were generally illustrations of literary subjects. Like other members of The Clique, he saw himself as a follower of Hogarth. His interest in Hogarthian moral themes is evidenced in his paired paintings The Life and Death of Buckingham, depicting the dissolute life and sordid death of the Restoration rake. Yet his paintings often took a humorous look at their subjects, as in his Queen Elizabeth Discovers she is no longer Young (1848). Unlike most other members of The Clique, Egg also admired the Pre-Raphaelites; he bought work from the young William Holman Hunt and shared ideas on color theory with him. His own triptych, known as Past and Present, was influenced by Hunt's work. The triptych depicted three separate scenes, one portraying a prosperous middle-class family and the other two depicting poor and isolated figures e two young girls in a bedsit and a homeless woman with a baby. The viewer was expected to read a series of visual clues that linked together these three scenes, to reveal that the prosperous family in the central scene is in<|fim_middle|> children a few years later, now living in poverty. The painting's use of flashback e the central scene is occurring in the past e has been seen as a precursor of cinema. Egg was also an active organiser of exhibitions, being admired by fellow-artists for his dedication and fair mindedness. He was one of the organisers of the Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition in 1857. He was elected to the Royal Academy in 1860. Always in poor health, Egg spent his later years in the warmer climate of continental Europe, where he painted Travelling Companions, an ambiguous image of two near-identical young women that has sometimes been interpreted as an attempt to represent two sides of the same person. A member of the circle of friends that included Dickens and Wilkie Collins, Egg features in their surviving correspondence. He participated, as actor and costume designer, in their amateur theatricals, which were often conducted for charitable purposes as noted above. In January 1857 he took a part in Collins's play The Frozen Deep, which starred Dickens and was performed at his home, Tavistock House (Egg played John Want, the ship's cook.) The production was also acted before Queen Victoria and then performed for charity. Dickens described Egg as a "dear gentle little fellow," "always sweet-tempered, humorous, conscientious, thoroughly good, and thoroughly beloved." He died in Algiers, Algeria in 1863.
painted The Battle of Quiberon Bay in 1760
Willem Bastiaan Tholen
was a Dutch painter, draftsman and printmaker, born in Amsterdam, 13 Feb 1860, died in The Hague, 5 Dec 1931. He came from an artistic family, who lived in Kampen from 1864. There he developed at an early age a lasting love of the Zuiderzee. In Kampen he became friendly with the young Jan Voerman; they entered the Amsterdam academy together in 1876, where Tholen studied under August Allebe. Subsequently he learned technical drawing at the Polytechnische School in Delft until 1878. Thereafter he spent three months in the studio of Paul Gabriël in Brussels, from whom he received his first real instruction in painting. In the following years Gabriël's advice was of particular importance for Tholen, as they worked together en plein air for many summers near Kampen and Giethoorn, among other places. In Gouda (1878-9) and Kampen (1880-85) he taught draftsmanship in order to support himself but after 1885 concentrated entirely on his own work. From 1887 he lived in The Hague, where he became friendly with the painters of The Hague school. He took an active part in the artistic life of The Hague and was a member of the Pulchri Studio. | the process of disintegrating because of the mother's adultery. The two outer scenes depict the separated mother and | 22 |
David Fairbairn and Aleph Geddis at Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery
American sculptor – and Instagram sensation – Aleph Geddis has chosen Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery for his very first exhibition at an Australian public gallery which opens on July 13.
Aleph Geddis, VCF 14.24.00 2017 Monkey pod wood
His arresting hand-carved, timber sculptures are influenced by the traditional woodcarving methods he learnt growing up on Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest of the USA – where he spent many hours with his stepfather, a sculptor, carver and builder of wooden boats – and more modernist styles.
According to Aleph: "In my work, there is always an interaction between hard and soft, between tension and fluidity. Modern clean lines are mixed with something handmade, textural and timeless. This dialogue between seeming opposites is a defining factor of my style."
Alongside Geddis's work, the Gallery will also be showing 'Drawn to Print' by award-winning portraitist and regular Archibald Prize finalist David Fairbairn, one of Australia's leading artists. (Pictured at top working in his studio).
Born in Zambia, he moved to Australia in 1981. Since then, he has won over 40 awards – including the Dobell Drawing Prize and the Doug Moran Portrait Prize – and exhibited widely. He has been an Archibald Prize finalist seven times and taught at the National Art School for several decades.
Fairbairn works directly from models in his studio and spends many hours, months and even years with each of his sitters, who for the most part, are family, friends and<|fim_middle|> registration is required.
To attend either function, book online at coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/gallery
Tags: Aleph Geddis, art, Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, David Fairbairn | local people.
The passing of time is not just a theme of the work, but the real experience of the artist and sitter. He says: "My portraits represent the transience of life itself … the passing of time both in life and in the studio. Each work represents a period of a time that has passed during the sitting; you cannot capture that in a photograph."
Both exhibitions open on July 13 and run until September 8 2018.
Everyone is welcome to come along to the Opening Night at the Gallery on Friday, July 13, at 6pm. Entry is free, but booking is recommended.
David Fairbairn is also hosting an Artist's Talk at the Gallery on Saturday, July 14, at 10.30am. Entry is free, but | 168 |
Art collectors are always in wait of charitable and fundraising auctions. Why? Because there the prices of the paintings are relatively less and more affordable. But have you ever thought why all of these paintings are sold at less than their real price? Is it just a bait for all the art enthusiasts? Is it because those paintings are not in a good position? Or is it merely because it is a charitable event, wherein, they want to raise funds for some good deed?
Well! We all know no one gets anything for free in reality. So, read this blog post to see the other side of them and for knowing the strategies that will help you in buying the paintings from the next auction you are planning to go in.
While you buy paintings from charitable auctions, learn to hold on to your excitement and stop acting like an overjoyed kid. Realize that the paintings which you are getting in the auctions are not one of the best works of any artist. Clearly, no artist would want to sell the paintings that they adore<|fim_middle|> should go to the auctions, look at the paintings but should only buy beautiful paintings through bidding that catches your eye.
Lenovo Phab 2: Why to buy? | a lot and have put major efforts in, at low prices. This tells that the paintings displayed in the charitable auctions are the ones that the artists are finding hard to sell or are not in a flawless condition. Hence, the artists do this for attracting attention to the often overlooked artwork of theirs.
On the contrary, if you an avid art collector and buy paintings often, you will be able to spot the best from the rest like a goldsmith who can identify a real diamond from the mine in no time. Moreover, the chances of finding worthful paintings too are high as many philanthropists often donate the paintings they own as a part of their contribution in the auction.
Never ever run in the rat race of buying the painting of a renowned artist from any fundraising auction. Falling for the bait of the artist's name might make you regret it later. Hence, researching and observing is the key. You should always check the signature and back of the painting and ask for the receipt of sale or purchase of the same if the artist himself is not selling the painting.
Sometimes, you will like a particular painting while glancing at the paintings in the auction but will find out later that the painting is not in a good condition. In that case, you should not buy the painting just because you feel you are getting it at a low price. However, you can consider the price that you will have to incur for getting the painting back into a good condition. If the total price turns out to be low after adding the maintenance price and the price that you will pay for the painting then only buying that painting will make some sense.
In brief, you | 329 |
News Archive: March 2010
Auction: Round Four
Posted at 8:06 AM (PDT) on Wednesday, March 31, 2010
To benefit NF, Inc.
Signed House of Mirth VHS, Magazine
Signed Bleak House Book
Signed Photo 2 Magazines
Signed Last King of Scotland Schedule
Signed Straightheads Call Sheet a temporary tattoo (signed on the back) from the film's set. (tattoos were made for use by Gillian during shooting)
Signed Boogie Woogie Call Sheet
Signed How to Lose Friends Call Sheet
Signed Shirt, Mug, Program More
7 Official X-Files Magazines Signed by Gillian
Signed Emanuel Ungaro Ad
New items will be listed every 7 days!
Auction, Round Four ends on April 6, 2010 at 6 p.m. PDT
Gillian & Piper Doodles
Posted at 8:59 AM (PDT) on Sunday, March 28, 2010
Their gorgeous doodles have been added to the National Doodle Day album!
2010 Doodles
Auction starts on May 13.
Gillian at the Olivier Awards
Posted at 2:02 PM (PDT) on Sunday, March 21, 2010
Gillian attended the 2010 Laurence Olivier Awards in London, England this evening. She was nominated for Best Actress along with Lorraine Burroughs, Imelda Staunton, Juliet Stevenson, and Rachel Weisz who won the award for her performance in "A Streetcar Named Desire". Congratulations to Rachel and all the other winners!
Photos of Gillian taken at the event
Auction: Round Three
Posted at 7:29 PM (PDT) on Saturday, March 20, 2010
Gillian Anderson Signed House of Mirth Photo, Press Kit
Gillian Anderson Signed Absent Friends Contact Sheet
Gillian signed and donated the following items from her own collection specifically for this auction:
Signed 2005 Radio Times Magazine
Signed 2006 Vogue Magazine
<|fim_middle|> of the event's glitz, glamour and overall buzz.
ALL AWARDS COVERAGE IS AVAILABLE VIA WHATSONSTAGE.COM'S DEDICATED LAURENCE OLIVIERS' MICROSITE – www.whatsonstage.com/oliviers!
This year's star-studded Oliviers ceremony is hosted by Anthony Head at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, with nominees, guest presenters and other VIPs confirmed to attend including: Gillian Anderson, Rowan Atkinson, Hayley Atwell, Aneurin Barnard, Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo, Matthew Bourne, Derren Brown, Lorraine Burroughs, Mackenzie Crook, Michelle Dockery, David Essex, Shirley Jones, Aled Jones, Rory Kinnear, Maureen Lipman, Patina Miller, Elaine Paige, Simon Paisley Day, Tim Pigott-Smith, Kelly Price, Jonathan Pryce, Phylicia Rashad, Roger Rees, Iwan Rheon, Mark Rylance, Lesley Sharp, Tony Sheldon, Samantha Spiro, Imelda Staunton, Juliet Stevenson, Rachael Stirling, Tom Stoppard, Margaret Tyzack, Hannah Waddigham, Charlotte Wakefield, Rachel Weisz, Samuel West, Ruth Wilson, Jude Law, Kim Cattrall, Rosamund Pike, Tamsin Greig, Rupert Friend, David Essex, Arlene Phillips, Jill Halfpenny, Adam Cooper, Elaine Paige, Russell Watson, Duncan James, James Earl Jones, Larry Lamb and Barbara Windsor.
The evening's entertainment will comprise performances from many of this year's nominees and nominated productions, including Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Sister Act (Patina Miller), Spice Girl turned Blood Brothers star Melanie C, and, marking its 25th anniversary, casts of two Les Miserables companies performing together for the first time (See The Goss, 17 Mar 2010).
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Gillian to perform at We Are One Celebration
Posted at 1:57 PM (PDT) on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
'WE ARE ONE – a celebration of tribal peoples' is a star-studded, one-off theatre show celebrating the world's tribes.
London's Apollo Theatre will play host to the event on Sunday April 18th.
The evening will feature performance of tribal prose and poetry from some of the UK and Hollywood's leading actors and musicians including Gillian Anderson, Kevin Spacey, Julie Christie, Mackenzie Crook, Sinead Cusack, Colin Firth, Emilia Fox, Michael Gambon, Sophie Okonedo, Mark Rylance, Danny Sapani, John Sessions, Juliet Stevenson, Ken Stott, Zoe Wanamaker, and James Wilby. There will also be a performance by Bruce Dickinson, Jon Lord and Ian Paice.
This unique theatrical event is inspired by the words and images of tribal peoples featured in the recently published book 'We Are One – a celebration of tribal peoples' to mark the 40th anniversary of Survival International, the world's foremost tribal rights organisation.
Read more at Survival International.
Midnight Feasts
Posted at 8:12 AM (PST) on Friday, March 12, 2010
Midnight Feasts: An Anthology of Late-night Munchies
FOODEPEDIA
By Phillip Azevedo
There's something very evocative about the idea of midnight feasts, probably because most of us will have a memory of one, usually from childhood... a sharing of snacks on a school trip, maybe, or an illicit raid on the fridge when everybody else is asleep.
Now, a new book, Midnight Feasts gathers together a collection of nocturnal gastronomy suggestions from contributors including HRH the Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, Mark Hix, Tara Palmer-Tompkinson and Sophie Conran. Not only is the book a treasury of great ideas, but it also supports the 'Springboard for Children' charity, which tackles childhood dyslexia, working with children in inner-city areas to achieve their full potential.
The book is split into seven sections, among them 'Food for Eating in Bed', 'Fantastical Food' and 'Food to Keep You Awake'. There are around fifty recipes in all, each accompanied by a note from the contributor.
The book is an interesting mix of ideas: some dishes, such as Anya Hindmarch's Platter of Cold Meats and Potted Artichoke, just need to be taken from the fridge and devoured, but there are also interesting snacks to be made, like Gillian Anderson's Peanut Butter & Banana, also more involved recipes, Gwyneth Paltrow's Chinese Duck being an example.
Midnight Feasts conjures up a misty-eyed nostalgia, which makes for an enjoyable wallow in memories, but more than that, there are ideas for everyone in here, from the novice to the more accomplished cook: and better still, 100% of the profits go to Springboard for Children. Make some space on your bookshelf for it!
Auction: Round Two
Posted at 5:25 AM (PST) on Thursday, March 11, 2010
Gillian Anderson X-Files Continuity Polaroid Photo
X-Files Promotional Baby Gift Set - Rattle, Block, Bib
Gillian Anderson Signed Color 8x10 Photo
Gillian Anderson Signed House of Mirth Color 8x10 Photo
Gillian Anderson Signed Absent Friends Playbill
Gillian Anderson Signed & Worn Flip Flops
Auction, Round Two ends on March 20 at 6 p.m. PDT
National Doodle Day, UK
Posted at 6:51 AM (PST) on Friday, March 5, 2010
Their eBay auctions are now live!
Their doodles include:
Joss Ackland - "Lethal Weapon 2", "The Hunt for Red October", "The Mighty Ducks", "Surviving Picasso", "A Kid in King Arthur's Court", "K-19: The Widowmaker"
Sir Alan Ayckbourn - popular and prolific English playwright; "Private Fears in Public Places", "House & Garden", "Man of the Moment", "A Small Family Business"
Honor Blackman - Pussy Galore in the James Bond film "Goldfinger"
Richard Griffiths - Vernon Dursley in the "Harry Potter" films
Ian Hart - Professor Quirrel in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"
Geri Halliwell - Ginger Spice/Spice Girls
Nicholas Hoult - "About a Boy", "A Single Man"
Eric Idle - Monty Python
Glenda Jackson - 2 time Best Actress Oscar winner for "A Touch of Class" and "Women in Love"
Sir Ben Kingsley - Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG awards winner; "Gandhi", "Sexy Beast", "Bugsy", "Shutter Island"
Twiggy Lawson - British trend-setting fashion model of the 1960s; now the face of Marks and Spencer; the star of Ken Russell's "The Boyfriend" (1971)
Katie Leung - Cho Chang in the "Harry Potter" films
Domic Monaghan - Merry in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy; Charlie in the hit TV series "Lost"
Jeff "Swampy" Marsh #1 - Phineas and Ferb, The Simpsons, Rocko's Modern Life, King of the Hill
Jeff "Swampy" Marsh #2
Jeff "Swampy" Marsh #10
Dev Patel #1 - Slumdog Millionaire
Dev Patel #2
Oliver Phelps - George Weasley in the "Harry Potter" films
James Purefoy - "A Knight's Tale", "Mansfield Park ", "Resident Evil", BBC series "Rome"
Lynne Redgrave - "Georgy Girl", "Gods and Monsters", "The Jane Austen Book Club", "Shine"; Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee
Michael Sheen - "The Queen", "Frost/Nixon", "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans", "The Twilight Saga: New Moon", "Alice in Wonderland" which opens today (The White Rabbit)
Greg Wise - "Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story", "Sense & Sensibility"; husband of Emma Thompson
Bonnie Wright - Ginny Weasley in the "Harry Potter" films. | Signed 2006 Emmy Awards Program
Signed Straightheads/Closure Sides
Signed A Doll's House Program 2 Tickets
Signed "How to Lose Friends" Sides
Scarlett Johansson "Scoop" Movie Sides
New items will be listed every ten days!
Auction, Round Three ends on March 30, 2010 at 6 p.m. PDT
2010 Laurence Olivier Winners Announced Sunday
Posted at 6:56 AM (PDT) on Friday, March 19, 2010
Winners of the 34th annual Laurence Olivier Awards, London's equivalent of the Tonys and the UK's most prestigious stage awards, are announced this Sunday evening, 21 March 2010.
Full coverage & entertainment
From 5pm on the night (London time), Whatsonstage.com will be reporting and tweeting live from the event, with details of winners across all 26 categories – the 25 shortlisted below and the annual Special Award given for overall career achievement - announced to you as they're announced to the industry guests. In addition to up-to-the-minute results, our multimedia Oliviers coverage will include video footage, photo galleries, speech highlights, gossip, interactive discussion and in-depth analysis, capturing all | 278 |
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