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Paul Lawrie returns to the scene of his victory with his original weapons
by Steve Scott
September 20 2017, 12.30am Updated: September 20 2017, 2.28pm
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Paul Lawrie with the Claret Jug as he returns to the scene of<|fim_middle|> 48, Lawrie's recurring injury problems – he has an arthritic left foot – means he will rein back on competitive golf for a while before hitting the Seniors.
"When I'm fit, which has not been very often, I still feel competitive," he said. "I still feel as though I can still compete and win. It just hasn't happened this year.
"But I'm okay with that. I've had a really good run. I've had 26 years out there, 600 events. If I'm not going to play that much then that's okay I'm not bothered about it.
"I might play 12 or 13 events next year and then come out firing as a senior. I think I will be a really good senior. These boys play shorter courses, three rounds and no cut. Hopefully, it should be easier to score. I think I could be a decent senior if I keep myself fitter."
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It's been 18 years and Paul Lawrie has played the 18th at Carnoustie countless times since the finest moment of his career, but never quite the same way he did this week.
Lawrie went to the spot of his famous four-iron approach that cemented his 1999 Open Championship triumph, wielding the same club from that rainswept and dramatic day, and even retrieving the putter he used to hole out for birdie.
Lawrie was back at Carnoustie marking the opening of ticket sales for the 147th Championship at the Angus links next July. Tickets for the week of the championship from July 15 to 22, returning to Carnoustie for the first time since 2007, can now be had at early season discounts.
The four-iron with which he hit his approach to five feet on the final hole has long been retired, and it usually resides in the original bag with the rest of the set in Lawrie's golf room at his Aberdeen home.
The putter went some years ago to the British Golf Museum when they requested a club from his bag on the day when he came from a record 10 shots back to win a play-off after Jean van de Velde's famous flounder in the Barry Burn.
"I'd never been back to the actual spot…221 yards to the pin," he said. "I remember my thought, left edge of the Rolex clock (on the hotel) was my line, then just slow away. That was Adam's (the late Adam Hunter, his coach) thing, slow away movement and then just let everything else happen.
"I felt really calm and in control of the situation. I think I've said that a few times before. Incredibly, I didn't feel nervous. Whereas, with the opening shot of the Ryder Cup later that year I was just totally out of control and my body was shaking!"
"I haven't used that four-iron since that season. The putter feels very light – maybe I ought to try it again and maybe that's been my problem recently!"
Every other part of the bag that day has found a home. The woods were gifted to a charity auction, and now are on the wall of Insch Golf Club in Aberdeenshire. The ball is in the coveted care of Paul's Dad, as is the cap he wore.
But as far as the round itself is concerned, much is a mystery.
"When I wrote my autobiography the first chapter was supposed to be about the whole round, but I could only remember four holes. I usually have a great memory for that stuff but I just have no recollection.
"There's not much film either. When I teed off early on I was just another guy 10 shots behind and the TV cameras didn't follow me.
"I birdied the eighth and then all of a sudden a lot of camera crews arrived as I went down nine. But I don't think there is any footage of the first seven holes."
Carnoustie will always have a special place in his heart – although Muirfield and Birkdale are his favourite courses on the rota.
"Carnoustie is way up there, there's no question about that," he said. "The way the course was set up in `99 was unbelievably tough. The rough was mega thick. But they're not going to cut it back; the course is the course and you just have to get on with it.
"Adam spoke to me at length on the two practice days about how important it would be if I hit it in the rough just to chip it sideways. He said, 'Let's take the medicine and if you can keep a double bogey off your card, you will have a chance to win'.
"That's exactly the way it turned out. There were only two of us, myself and Justin Leonard (the other man in the play-off with van de Velde) without a double bogey all week.
"As usual, the wee man got it bang on."
Lawrie was once resentful about how van de Velde's collapse got more attention than his win, but he has always been friends with the Frenchman.
"I think Jean handled the whole thing with total class," he continued. "I'm sure he must have had nights when he was in total despair about the whole thing, but he never let that show. I'm not so sure that I could have done that.
"He handled it brilliantly. And he has been to our (Foundation) dinner and a challenge match over the years. He has been unbelievably good for us. I've always got on really well with him."
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Induction cooktops. Touch screen refrigerators. High-end grills. Transparent toasters. Outdoor fireplaces.
The many ingredients of a great dinner party all have one ingredient in common: glass. From prep to cooking to entertaining, the average home chef uses a lot of glass to put a meal on the table.
The reasons why point not only to the versatility of this material, but also the future of design — how the most impressive form can also offer the most efficient and effective function. But to truly appreciate the many ways glass makes cooking easier, faster, and more enjoyable, you have to see it in action.
Grab the O.J. and leave a note on the fridge door's glass touchscreen asking your spouse to pick up a<|fim_middle|> and a good meal.
In the modern kitchen, it's hard to find a meal that isn't given a helping hand from glass and glass-ceramic. The materials' unique properties are especially suited to the high heat, speed, and efficiency needed in the kitchen, not to mention any design scheme you might imagine.
So next time you're cooking a meal, take a closer look at the technology you're using – glass and glass-ceramic are almost certainly behind the form and function of your kitchen. | new carton at the store on their way home from work. Even if they forget what you asked for, they'll be able to pull up the contents of the fridge on their phone to double check what's running low.
Turn on the water boiler for a cup of tea. The pot, made of borosilicate glass, won't break or shatter under the intense heat due to its near-zero thermal expansion. That means you can see exactly when the water is boiling.
Glass-ceramic fronts your new toaster, where your bread is already crisping up. Because glass-ceramic also efficiently radiates heat, it helps brown bread, bagels, and English muffins while allowing you to keep an eye on your breakfast as it cooks.
Lunch rolls around and you want to reheat some soup you had left over from dinner the night before. Pour it in a pot over your induction cooktop to reheat. Due to their energy efficiency, induction cooktops can boil water incredibly fast. In fact, the glass-ceramic surface of the cooktop remains relatively cool since the pot itself is the source of the heat – it only warms up through contact with the pot. Not to mention that glass-ceramic cooktops are rugged and easy to clean if you happen to spill any of your lunch.
Same goes for the rest of your appliances, which are fronted with glass that looks exactly like stainless steel. It gives the same look many homeowners love, but is easier to keep clean and looking brand new throughout the entire life of your kitchen. It also keeps the kitchen more hygienic with seamless surfaces that leave dirt no crevices to hide in.
Take dinner outside, grilling some burgers on a barbecue with a glass-ceramic window – it lets you see exactly what's happening inside the grill, allowing you to cook the burgers to perfection and avoid any flare-ups. Because it's made of glass-ceramic, the extreme temperature of grills is no problem. While a cool raindrop might shatter hot tempered glass, glass-ceramic can withstand those swings with its near-zero thermal expansion. As you cook, a glass-ceramic burner shield protects the flames from grease drips while vaporizing flavor that drifts back up to the meat.
Eat up and stay warm next to a glass-ceramic enclosed outdoor fireplace. The glass-ceramic panels enclosing it not only make it burn hotter and more efficiently, but radiate the heat better and offer safe, clear views of the fire as you relax with your family | 519 |
Rosamund Weatherall completed her MA in Textile Conservation at the Textile Conservation Centre<|fim_middle|> black silk dress (c1905) which had suffered significant damage. The treatment involved the removal of adhesives, withwhich it had been repaired, and resupport of the affected area. She alsoworked on "a fragment of a Paisley-style shawl forming a decorative panel in an organ, which had suffered soiling and significant damage… The project was both challenging and fascinating as in discovering the history of the manufacture of shawls of this type I was able to give a more informed treatment to the fragment".
Rosamund said "The course has developed my understanding of the techniques used in textile conservation within an ethical framework. I am confident that it has equipped me to make an immediate contribution to the profession".
Since graduating Rosamund has worked at the National Trust's Conservation Studio in Blickling, where she is now Senior Conservator. | in 2005.
In the first year Rosamund was introduced to "many of the core skills required to make an assessment of the condition and subsequent treatment of a textile artefact" while in the second she focused on advanced conservation techniques.
Her projects included treating a | 56 |
September 27, 2017 by harryphibbs
Ugly new plans for Hammersmith Grove's "Triangle" site
Another appalling planning proposal.
This one concerns the site known as the Hammersmith Triangle – 5-17 Hammersmith Grove and 1-11 Britannia House: 3 and 3A Hammersmith Grove and 12-18 Beadon Road. There have been various proposals from its owners Romulus since 2013.
Britannia House is seven storey. The Triangle – is a part 6, part 7 storey. The new building would be between eight and 14 storeys. So the proposal is to replace very ugly buildings with even bigger very ugly buildings.
Also we need more homes rather<|fim_middle|> on "Ugly new plans for Hammersmith Grove's "Triangle" site"
Richard Owen | September 29, 2017 at 10:59 am
Agreed – it's a shocker. Hammersmith has to more ambitious than this.
The existing buildings are of an appropriate scale, and whilst never likely to win any prizes they are not offensive to the eye. The sense of 'enclosure' of Lyric Square, deemed to be so important, could be achieved by modest increases on only a small part of the site.
This part of town seems awash with unlet commercial space. So it think it's right to ask whether we are best served in the longer term by allowing this large and damaging speculative office development. A restrained mix of commercial space and new homes would be much better. | than more offices.
The Hammersmith Society has objected.
It's Chairman, Tom Ryland, says the design concept "is almost industrial with its metal cladding – most unsympathetic and alien to both Hammersmith centre and the adjoining Conservation Areas." The design has a "hard-edged, almost brutal quality."
Among the other points he makes:
Height: The office block (south and main part of the development) proposition is taller than its neighbours at 10 & 12 Hammersmith Grove (Development Securities), Sovereign Court tower (St George) on Beadon Road and I Lyric Square. The developer advises that the height is justified by the need to provide a sense of enclosure to Lyric Square, but the plans – and illustrations in the Design and Access Statement – show how stark this cliff face will look….
Proximity to Conservation Areas: The site is adjacent to the Bradmore CA, Hammersmith Grove CA and Hammersmith Broadway CA. It is within a few yards of low-rise Victorian residential streets to the north. Despite the stepping back at the upper floors, the proposed building will tower over the residential streets to the north. This is not a happy conjunction between town centre and residential areas….
At present the charming landscaping in Hammersmith Grove carries on the domestic landscaping of front gardens to the north and landscaping around 10 Hammersmith Grove, also set back from the pavement line. Although landscaping is proposed on the cut-back terraces on Beadon Road, these will only be seen and appreciated by the users of the office building, and not by the man in the street.
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Article first published as Obama IT Czar leaves D.C. for Harvard on Technorati.
Will his successor follow his ambitious 25 point plan?
After two and half years on<|fim_middle|> decentralized computing systems" to consolidated data centers and "cloud based" solutions. Essentially easier systems that were simpler to deploy, maintain and modify, making the Federal government more responsive to technology trends. A key part of his focus also was to improve cycle times for procurement and align them with technology trends. Much of the procurement system makes it difficult for new vendors and technology suppliers to bring them to bear in Federal circles, with many barriers to entry protecting existing suppliers and systems.
Vivek Kundra recognized many problems with government IT systems, and perhaps most of all the processes in use to procure and manage systems being antiquated and in need of major overhaul. Without these improvements it would be difficult to free up budget money to deploy the SaaS solutions he sees as our government's future.
Reports of his success levels vary, but no doubt Kundra stirred the pot and set a direction. Changing the direction of anything at the Federal government is not for the faint or impatient heart.
Time will tell to determine if this plan is followed by his successors in Washington. The Federal government does not have the pressure the states or local government IT departments have, that is to balance the budget and control costs. Perhaps this is why most of the innovation in government IT is happening at this decentralized level.
The successor will have an equally challenging job, perhaps picking the baton up on the second leg of what will be a very long relay race to change the government's IT operations. | the job, Vivek Kundra has resigned as Chief Information Officer of the United States government.
No reasons were given, but the Harvard fellowship must have been attractive to Kundra, who put together an aggressive plan for IT reform during his two and a half year tenure.
A massive task and challenge awaited Mr. Kundra as he sought to change the direction of the government's $80 billion annual Information Technology budget. In December 2010 the changes in direction were outlined in his 25 point plan to reform government IT.
Much of his focus relied on moving the government from "heavy | 121 |
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Note to editors: Interviews with and photos of Teo Macero are available. | EASTMAN JAZZ DEPARTMENT WELCOMES TEO MACERO FOR FIVE-DAY RESIDENCY
Producer of 20+ Gold and Platinum albums will produce Eastman jazz CD and give solo concert
ROCHESTER, NY – Teo Macero, acclaimed producer, arranger, saxophonist, and award-winning composer, will be in residence for five days at the Eastman School of Music, beginning March 18. During his residency, titled "The Producer's Art," Macero will be in studio with Eastman jazz students to produce their forthcoming millennial CD, and present a concert at 8 p.m., Monday, March 20, in Kilbourn Hall (26 Gibbs St). An hour before the concert, Macero will chat with the audience about his music and career.
Now in his 70s, Macero is a legendary producer who has worked intimately with some of the greatest figures in the history of jazz – Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk – in the creation of some of their most enduring works. Trained in the classical tradition at the Juilliard School, Macero spent nearly two decades at the helm of Columbia Records. Responsible for signing Charlie Byrd, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus, among others, Macero has produced more than 20 gold and platinum albums during his career, including Miles Davis' Sketches of Spain and Bitches Brew, the original cast album from A Chorus Line, and Simon & Garfunkel's soundtrack to The Graduate.
"Teo's residency is an incredible opportunity for our jazz students to work with a truly legendary producer," said Harold Danko, associate professor of jazz and contemporary media at Eastman and coordinator of Macero's residency. "He'll provide the finishing touches in regard to production techniques on the jazz department's new millennial CD, which will feature original music written and performed by Eastman students." The CD, Danko points out, will be used as the department's "calling card" for recruitment and publicity purposes.
Macero will switch hats for his concert at Eastman, during which the versatile musician will perform several of his own compositions, which, according to Danko, "are deserving of much wider recognition." As a composer, Macero is known for his unique ability to combine jazz and classical techniques. Macero himself once said, "I believe in synthesizing into one kind of music that which is associated with jazz…the freedom, the frankness, and the freshness, with the techniques of 'serious' composition." His Fusion, a concerto grosso for jazz combo and symphony orchestra was commissioned and premiered by the New York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein in the mid-1950s. Since then, Macero has received grants from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts for his work, and has received numerous commissions from ballet companies and symphony orchestras around the world. He also has composed music for more than 100 film and television scores. Recently, he completed an all-star recording of the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, featuring more than 30 top jazz performers from the Seattle area.
Tickets for Macero's concert at Eastman are $6 (free to University of Rochester faculty, staff, and students with ID). They are available at Ticket Express, 100 East Ave., or by calling 222-5000. Any unsold tickets will be available at the box office one hour before | 726 |
Une spectrothèque ou une banque de spectres de masse est un ensemble de « signatures » (spectres de masse) permettant d'identifier des atomes ou molécules lors d'analyses faites au moyen de la spectrométrie de masse. Elles concernent généralement la physicoch<|fim_middle|>tique, mais aussi la cosmologie, la microbiologie (dans ce cas par exemple pour identifier des molécules du métabolisme humain, des moisissures et des dermatophytes, ou des bactéries via l'analyse de leurs protéines totales (protéines ribosomales et associées aux membranes).
Accès
Les machines commercialisées peuvent l'être avec diverses banques de spectre intégrées à l'appareil (mise à jour pour les nouvelles molécules), et le chimiste peut accéder à des banques en lignes complémentaires, générales ou thématiques et spécialisées (ex : banque de spectre de centaines de triterpènes uniquement, ou banque de spectre de composés volatils d'arômes alimentaires, etc.).
Histoire
Dans les années 1970, l'apparition de l'informatique permet de stocker des profils de spectrométrie sur des cartouches digitales, puis sur différents supports numériques, permettant une automatisation de la reconnaissance des molécules.
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Kochanov, R. (2013). Contribution à la modélisation de spectres moléculaires à partir de surfaces d'énergie potentielle et d'Hamiltoniens effectifs: applications aux banques de données spectroscopiques (Doctoral dissertation, Reims).
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China blocks New York Times
China has blocked access to The New York Times after a lengthy expose claiming the family of Wen Jiabao has amassed assets worth $2.7 billion through a web of investments.
The report published Friday says most of Wen's family's wealth was accumulated after he rose to high office in 2002.
New York Times' spokeswoman Eileen Murphy says the paper hoped access to the sites could be restored shortly.
The report is a blow to Wen's reputation as a politician concerned with bettering the lives of ordinary Chinese.
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New York Times: Steam Big Picture public beta starts Monday
Posted by Areeb Majeed in Gaming on September 9, 2012
Last August, we found out that Steam's Big Picture interface would be moving into its beta phase "soon," but we never expected it would be, like, soon. It is Valve after all, and our cold, dark hearts weren't never figured that Big Picture's public beta would be happen in our lif<|fim_middle|> term because it nudges people's thinking up from the machinery of data-handling or precise measures of the volume of data.
"Big Data is really about new uses and new insights, not so much the data itself," Smith says. IBM adopted Big Data in its marketing, especially after it resonated with customers. In 2008, Smith's team put up a website to explain the Big Data theme, and the site has since been greatly expanded. In 2011, the company introduced a Twitter hashtag, '#IBMbigdata'. IBM has a Big Data newsletter, and in January it published an ebook, 'Understanding Big Data'.
Since its founding in 1976, SAS Institute, the largest privately held software company in the world , has made software that sifts through databases, looking for nuggets of value. SAS, based in North Carolina has seen many a marketing term in its field, including "data mining," "business intelligence" and "data analytics."
data, Facebook, Google, Mainstream, New York, Times, Twitter | etimes, let alone on Monday, September 10, like the New York Times says.
For those of you who haven't been following this song's bouncing ball, allow us to refresh your memory: Steam' Big Picture interface is a custom UI designed specifically to make Valve's all-encompassing digital storefront more user-friendly on televisions. It's being designed with controller-based navigation in mind and would represent Valve's first primordial step into the living room. Whether Monday's testing is truly public or invitation based like its Community beta remains to be seen.
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How Big Data sprung into the mainstream
Posted by Areeb Majeed in Technology on August 13, 2012
This has been the crossover year for Big Data – as a concept, as a term and, yes, as a marketing tool. Big Data has sprung from the confines of technology circles into the mainstream.
First, here are a few, well, data points: Big Data was a featured topic this year at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, with a report titled 'Big Data, Big Impact'. In March, the federal government announced $200 million in research programmes for Big Data computing.
Rick Smolan, creator of the 'Day in the Life' photography series, has a new project in the works, called "The Human Face of Big Data." The New York Times has adopted terms in headlines like 'The Age of Big Data' and 'Big Data on Campus'.
And a sure sign that Big Data has arrived came just last month, when it became grist for satire in the "Dilbert" comic strip by Scott Adams. "It comes from everywhere. It knows all," one frame reads, and the next concludes that "its name is Big Data".
The Big Data story is the making of a meme. And two vital ingredients seem to be at work here. The first is that the term itself is not too technical, yet is catchy and vaguely evocative. The second is that behind the term is an evolving set of technologies with great promise, and some pitfalls.
Big Data is a shorthand label that typically means applying the tools of artificial intelligence, like machine learning, to vast new troves of data beyond that captured in standard databases. The new data sources include Web-browsing data trails, social network communications, sensor data and surveillance data. A combination of the data deluge and clever software algorithms open the door to new business opportunities.
Google and Facebook, for example, are Big Data companies. The Watson computer from IBM that beat human 'Jeopardy' champions last year was a triumph of Big Data computing. In theory, Big Data could improve decision-making in fields from business to medicine, allowing decisions to be based increasingly on data and analysis rather than intuition and experience.
"The term itself is vague, but it is getting at something that is real," says Jon Kleinberg, a computer scientist at Cornell U niversity. "Big Data is a tagline for a process that has the potential to transform everything." Rising piles of data have long been a challenge.
In the late 19th century, census takers struggled with how to count and categorise the rapidly growing US population. An innovative breakthrough came in time for the 1890 census, when the population reached 63 million. The data-taming tool proved to be machine-readable punched cards, invented by Herman Hollerith; these cards were the bedrock technology of the company that became IBM.
So, the term Big Data is a rhetorical nod to the reality that "big" is a fast-moving target when it comes to data. The year 2008, according to several computer scientists and industry executives, was when the term 'Big Data' began gaining currency in tech circles. Wired magazine published an article that cogently presented the opportunities and implications of the modern data deluge.
This new style of computing, Wired declared, was the beginning of the Petabyte Age. It was an excellent magazine piece, but the 'petabyte' label was too technical to be a mainstream hit – and inevitably, petabytes of data will give way to even bigger bytes: exabytes, zettabytes and yottabytes.
Many scientists and engineers at first sneered that Big Data was a marketing term. But good marketing is distilled and effective communication, a valuable skill in any field. For example, the mathematician John McCarthy coined the term 'artificial intelligence' in 1955, when writing a pitch for a Rockefeller Foundation grant. His deft turn of phrase was a masterstroke of aspirational marketing.
In late 2008, Big Data was embraced by a group of the nation's leading computer science researchers, the Computing Community Consortium, a collaboration of the government's National Science Foundation and the Computing Research Association, which represents academic and corporate researchers.
The computing consortium published an influential white paper, 'Big-Data Computing: Creating Revolutionary Breakthroughs in Commerce, Science and Society'. Its authors were three prominent computer scientists, Randal Bryant of Carnegie Mellon University, Randy H Katz of the University of California, Berkeley, and Edward D Lazowska of the University of Washington. Their endorsement lent intellectual credibility to Big Data.
Rod A Smith, an IBM technical fellow and vice president for emerging Internet technologies, says he likes the | 1,093 |
Stanley V. Kleppinger
CV: Kleppinger CV.pdf
Associate Professor of Music Theory
Area of Focus: Music Theory
Stan Kleppinger joined the Glenn Korff School of Music in 2007. He holds a Ph.D. and a master's degree in music theory from Indiana University and a bachelor's degree in music education from Drake University. Prior to his appointment to the University of Nebraska faculty, he was an assistant professor at Butler University and a<|fim_middle|> Eighth European Music Analysis Conference in Leuven, Belgium. Dr. Kleppinger has also spoken about his research at events sponsored by regional music theory societies and by colleges and universities across the United States.
Dr. Kleppinger oversees the second year of UNL's undergraduate sequence in music theory and aural skills. He is the author of Tenets of the Tonal Tradition and Beyond the Common Practice, multi-media iBooks specifically written to function as the main texts for these courses. In addition, he also teaches or has taught courses in musical form, Schenkerian analysis, analytic techniques for tonal music, analysis for performance, pitch centricity, theories of rhythm and meter, and music research techniques. He has advised master's theses dealing with topics ranging from Schoenberg to Sondheim to synesthesia. Dr. Kleppinger has been recognized with several teaching awards, including the College Distinguished Teaching Award from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2016, the Hixson-Lied College's Leadership Award in Curriculum or Programmatic Development in 2013, and the college's Junior Faculty Achievement Award in Teaching in 2010. At Butler University, he was named teacher of the year for the Jordan College of Fine Arts twice in three years by the school's chapter of the Mortar Board Society.
Dr. Kleppinger was acting associate dean of the Hixson-Lied College during the 2018-2019 academic year. He has served as secretary of the Society for Music Theory and as president and secretary of Music Theory Midwest. He is also a reader for the College Board's Advanced Placement exam in music theory. | visiting assistant professor at Indiana University.
Dr. Kleppinger's research focuses on pitch-centric music of the twentieth century, and on exploring and clarifying the distinctions among pitch centricity, tonality, and the perceptions of both. This interest spun out of his earlier study of Aaron Copland's music, which earned him the Irving Lowens Article Award from the Society for American Music and the Dean's Dissertation Prize from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. As part of that work he received a grant from the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts to spend a week at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., studying Copland's compositional sketches housed there.
Dr. Kleppinger's writings have appeared in Theory and Practice, Music Theory Online, twentieth-century music, the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy, College Music Symposium, Indiana Theory Review, American Music, and the Routledge Companion to Music Theory Pedagogy. His research has been featured at national and international conferences of the Society for Music Theory, the United Kingdom's Society for Music Analysis, and the College Music Society, as well as at the | 231 |
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Rahm vows to keep giving it everything
Jon Rahm was left to rue a slow start as he began the defence of his Race to Dubai title with a top five at the 2020 WGC-Mexico Championship.
The Spaniard was going for a third consecutive European Tour win at Chapultepec Golf Club and shared the lead at the turn on day four before fading down the stretch to finish two shots behind Patrick Reed.
That he was in contention at all was testament to his resilience and quality after he sat at four over after 27 holes.
He came home in 30 on day two to edge himself into red figures and followed that with the course record and lowest round of his career as the 25 year old posted a third round 61.
The comeback was well and truly on when Rahm made four birdies in his first five holes on Sunday and while he did not get over the line this time, he was confident that he gave it everything he had.
I fight until the end and I'll fight every single shot and that<|fim_middle|>. That's why I think I'm so consistent. I do care. Obviously I want to win but I also do care about giving my 100 per cent every time
"I've been scoring really well," he said. "I would say golf is not about hitting the golf ball. I could hit the golf ball a lot better than I have this year, I just play and I try to get the most out of it.
"I fight until the end and I'll fight every single shot and that's what I do. That's why I think I'm so consistent. I do care. Obviously I want to win but I also do care about giving my 100 per cent every time.
"If there was one day where I didn't give 100 per cent, I wouldn't be able to live with myself. That's what I do. If I keep doing that, keep doing as much as I can every single shot and every single day, I would call it a success just because I truly did as much as I could.
"I keep putting myself in position, worked on some things in the off-season, so it's getting closer. I need to hit some better shots the way I want to and hopefully they start coming together towards the right time and the right time of the year."
All to play for in Mexico
Jon Rahm produced another wonderful spell of scoring to join a four way tie for the lead as the 2020 WGC-Mexico Championship got set for a thrilling conclusion.
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An Evening With Fleetwood Mac at Madison Square Garden
Jessica Tyler March 14, 2019 Tagged Concert, Fleetwood Mac, Jessica Tyler, Live Music, Madison Square Garden, Stevie Nicks, tom petty
Fleetwood Mac's "An Evening With Fleetwood Mac" Tour made its first stop in NYC on Monday, March 11, selling out Madison Square Garden for the first time since 2015.
The band currently consists of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, Crowded House's Neil Finn, and Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' guitarist Mike Campbell. Former member Lindsey Buckingham was ousted from the lineup prior to the start of the tour in late 201<|fim_middle|> the show. Shortly after 8:00 p.m., Fleetwood Mac took the stage, opening with "The Chain," followed by "Little Lies" and "Dreams." The setlist also included favorites from the 1977 Rumors album, including "Second Hand News," "You Make Loving Fun," and "Gold Dust Woman." Along with her enchanting hits like "Gypsy" and "Rhiannon," Stevie Nicks also sang "Black Magic Woman," which original member Peter Green wrote for the band before Santana made it a hit.
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Each member of the legendary group had their moment to shine. Mick Fleetwood had the crowd on their feet during his drum solo in the middle of "World Turning," and Stevie Nicks had the crowd in tears while she performed "Landslide" alongside Neil Finn.
Nicks and Finn also covered Crowded House's hit "Don't Dream It's Over," which the entire sold-out crowd singing along every word.
The band closed the two-hour set with "Go Your Own Way," returning to the stage shortly thereafter for a touching Tom Petty Tribute. Fleetwood Mac played "Free Fallin'" as photos of Tom Petty flashed in the background, including many photos of the two bands together throughout the years.
The crowd had fans of all ages, and everyone was on their feet cheering, singing, and dancing the whole night.
Around 10:30 p.m., Fleetwood Mac closed the encore with "Don't Stop" and "All Over Again," before leaving the stage for good. We wish we could live the night all over again!
Thankfully, the band will be back at the Garden on Monday, March 18. Grab a ticket while you can! It's a not-to-miss event.
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Though it's hard to imagine Fleetwood Mac without Buckingham, Finn and Campbell proved more than fit to fill his shoes.
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Security Manager / CISO, Crypto Facilities
Remote (Europe - or onsite in London)
Full time Banking Compliance Security & Privacy Strategy-Planning
You'll be joining the Crypto Facilities team to provide Information Security support and advice across the London-based cryptocurrency futures and<|fim_middle|> We've grown from 70 Krakenites in January 2017 to over 1200 today and we have no intention of slowing down. | indices businesses, as well as becoming an extension of the global (and world-class) Kraken IT and Security team.Reporting to the CEO, Crypto Facilities, you'll be the security focused member of a 5-6 FTE DevSecOps team, and will be expected to contribute and learn across the full cloud engineering stack, in addition to deputising for the CISO when it comes to business affairs. You will be (or will become) a "T-shaped" individual with enormous potential to further your career in the burgeoning DevSecOps domain, with the guidance of industry leaders in Security and Infrastructure Engineering, and alongside a mature team of true polyglots, talented microservices developers, infrastructure engineers and SREs.
Requirements -Technical
Code or script in at least one modern application development or utility language
Use Source Code Management and Document Management systems (e.g. Gitlab, Confluence) to organise business function tasks and publish relevant material
Be a competent Linux administrator
Know how to build, run and deploy secure Docker containers
Be aware of how containers and microservices are configured, and can be secured and orchestrated, in particular using Kubernetes
Select, procure, implement, and use tooling to programmatically test and verify the safety and integrity of bespoke software
Analyse data sets and produce reports using basic tools (e.g. SQL, POSIX stream processing tools, spreadsheets, ODBC, Python)
Understand the principles of secure Identity Management, Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting
Understand the implementation of secure messaging and collaboration systems in the context of privacy awareness
Have a good comprehension of computer networks, the Internet, and supporting systems such as web servers and proxies
Understand DNS, TLS, web protocols, and how traffic on IP networks establishes end-to-end security and trust
Requirements - Administrative
Work highly independently, with multiple stakeholders outside of the formal management structure
Take the lead in face-to-face situations where local expertise and general knowledge in Information Security is needed
Support the globalisation and / or expansion of the Futures business from a privacy, regulatory, employment and security point of view
Write good quality policies, procedures and technical documentation
Nurture security awareness in the organisation, curating and producing material to support this, and relate this to the global business, and the current threat landscape
Be familiar with risks introduced to organisations by third parties, and processes and practices which can mitigate these
Take a risk-based approach to all facets of Information Security, model threats and consider impact and likelihood, play an active part in Incident Response and Purple-teaming
Have a "finger on the pulse" of current challenges and exploits in the ecosystem
Be an active participant in a truly world class global security organisation
Requirements - Qualifications
A degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent relevant experience alongside a good level of general education
Familiarity with the spirit and practical application of some of the following:
Cyber Essentials (UK Government)
Ten Steps to Cybersecurity (UK Government)
ISO27001, 27002 (International Standards)
GDPR 2016 and DPA 2018 (EU/UK legislation)
Privacy Shield, changes to this, Schrems II, adequacy (EU-US framework)
Optional: relevant and well-regarded certifications in cloud computing such as CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), AWS Professional or Specialty levels, Google Professional level
Optional: advanced security accreditation such as CISSP, OSCP, CASP, CCSK
Building application security processes and pipelines to contribute to the development team's move to true Continuous Delivery and Continuous Innovation
Working with global Security Risk Management on IS27001 alignment
Working with the red team and external providers on vulnerability testing of office and cloud infrastructure
Implementing SAST and DAST systems, dependency scanning with the wider AppSec, SecOps, SRE and Infrastructure teams
Implementing and improving secrets management for local and Kraken-wide initiatives
Working with global teams on Identity and Access Management projects
Relating regional / local business processes and requirements to global controls and policies
Writing Futures / region / UK specific (and possibly supplementary) policies and procedures for inclusion in Information Systems Management processes
Becoming an active part of the on call, IR and DR structures within Futures
Deputising for the CISO and / or fulfilling DevOps responsibilities to cover absence, ensure cross-functional awareness, and to smooth out short term resourcing issues
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A pretty severe heat wave is gripping most of the east coast about now. With the help of some other internet sites, I modified a design for a kid's water table that makes a great, cheap way to have hours of fun and stay cool at the same time.
Tools needed: a jigsaw.<|fim_middle|> lying in the tub (before we filled it with water), and she weighs about 28 pounds now. | You could probably do it with a hacksaw, but it would take a lot longer.
- A 41 quart Sterilite tub.
Other tubs are certainly usable, but they would change the dimensions from what I'm about to describe. The 41 quart tubs are great for water tables, moon sand, regular sand ... the possibilities are endless.
It really helps to make two lines on the PVC pipe as you're marking it for cutting; it gives you a better line to follow when you're cutting.
It helped me to label, with a piece of masking tape, the 11 and 14.5" pieces. They're close enough that they're easy to confuse. The 11" pieces make the legs, and the 14.5" pieces make the "ends" that hold up the tub.
Theoretically, there's supposed to be 1" of overlap between a fitting (like a T or an elbow) and a pipe, meaning the little connectors could theoretically be 2" long. But friction really works against you when cramming PVC together, and 1.5" is plenty of overlap.
Assemble everything together, and have fun with your new water table!!!
You could glue the PVC together for added stability and permanence. But as it is, it's rock-solid and I like the possibility of taking it apart someday.
The 11" legs are just barely tall enough. You could go to 12 or 13 inches and it might be better for bigger kids.
The setup was sturdy enough to easily support Beth | 326 |
Herzog & de Meuron Designs HQ for Major Bank in Spain
By David Cohn
A wheel<|fim_middle|> Record July 2022 Issue | -shaped tower rises out of a "carpet" of low-rise offices and gardens in Herzog and de Meuron's design for the new Madrid headquarters of BBVA, Spain's second largest bank. With over 800,000 square feet of office space for 6,500 employees, construction of the building will begin this year on a 22-acre site in the city's northern suburbs. The project is scheduled for completion in 2013.
Images courtesy BBVA
Herzog and de Meuron have designed the new Madrid headquarters of BBVA, Spain's second largest bank. Construction is scheduled to begin this year.
In their project brief, the architects describe the complex as an inward-looking "oasis." A linear structure composed of three-story buildings, alleyways and irrigated gardens is laid over the entire site, following the topography. In the center of this structure, they have cut out a disc-shaped section of the low-slung building and stood it on end to create a 23-story tower that gives the project a presence on Madrid's skyline. The tower rises from the circular plaza of its original footprint, where the main entry and communal facilities are located.
The architects defend the maze-like plan as a way to "encourage communication" among workers. "People walk instead of taking elevators; they meet and talk to one another." The transparency of the glazed office areas "generates a sense of community," while "the relatively small units permit employees to identify with their particular group." The strategy also allowed the architects to absorb four preexisting, yet partially completed office buildings into the design.
BBVA will seek LEED certification for the project, which incorporates natural ventilation, shading overhangs, photovoltaic cells, and water recycling. The green corridors will be covered with retractable skylights in winter to create a greenhouse-like environment. BBVA estimates that these measures will reduce energy consumption by 30 percent. The character of the gardens will vary throughout the complex: Plans call for a stand of plane trees, a stone garden featuring Japanese scholar trees, avenues of poplars and cypresses, and oaks in the main plaza.
Herzog and de Meuron were chosen for the project in a limited competition last June, in which second and third prizes went to Zaha Hadid and Madrid architect Rafael de La-Hoz. BBVA only accepted the Swiss architects' proposal this fall, after obtaining a city zoning variance for the proposed tower. The bank has financed the operation with the 2007 sale of four Madrid buildings, including its current landmark headquarters designed by Madrid architect Francisco J. Sáenz de Oíza in 1981.
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Malibu Soccer Academy has been<|fim_middle|> States!!! | a 22 year tradition that has reached a number of young athletes throughout Los Angeles and Ventura County. Our camp is based on the beautiful Malibu Coast on the campus of Pepperdine University, and is owned and directed by 5 time WCC Coach of the Year, Tim Ward, who currently coaches the Pepperdine Women's team. The coaches and staff of Malibu Soccer Academy believe in the magic of the game, and teach it in such a way that kids strive to elevate their game, even from the young age of 5 years old. On top of excellent tactical/technical training, the academy encourages strong character and teaches how to be the best kind of teammate. We consider our camp a win, win, win, as the kids who join us get to train with some of the best coaches around while enjoying cooler summer temperatures simply because we are right by the ocean! Come join our family and be a part of one of the "coolest" and best soccer camps in the United | 202 |
Complete darkness surrounds you as your eyes give way to better-suited senses to navigate. The sound of water splashing against cave walls reveals enough about your position to guide you. The echoed barks let you know you're not alone.
It's a bewildering feeling; You're weightless floating in a pitch black chamber when you remember there is an island above you. You turn on your flashlight and take it all in.
<|fim_middle|>, stop at Painted Cave for a quick peek on the return trip.
Click here for more information on Channel Islands National Park. | Freshwater seeps through cave walls giving life to the colorful lichen and algae that give Painted Cave its name. 600-pound sea lions lie splendid on protruding rocks.
There's nothing like the sense of adventure that comes with exploring places we don't belong.
Santa Cruz Island and the marine sanctuary that surrounds it features 77 miles of craggy coastline including Painted Cave, one of the largest and deepest in the world.
The cave is 160 feet tall and 1,300 feet–or nearly four football fields–long. There are multiple chambers, each narrower with less light and somehow more enticing.
Back in the sunshine floating atop kelp forests in crystal clear waters, I knew I'd never forget this day.
Whether you're hiking, diving, camping, or kayaking, Channel Islands National Park never ceases to be the perfect escape.
To visit Painted Cave, reserve a kayak tour for spring or summer 2019 through Channel Islands Adventure Company or book a trip to Santa Rosa Island through Island Packers who, weather permitting | 220 |
These days, it seems travelers take their dogs everywhere. Whether they're in the back seat with their heads hanging out the window or they're tucked into a shoulder bag, man's best friend is being welcomed into tourist spots all over the country.
Carmel is brimming with pet-friendly places to go. Inns, hotels, restaurants and shops around town welcome pets with water dishes and biscuits, and many Carmel restaurants offer a 'pet menu' and private areas to dine with family friends without encroaching on non-dog-loving patrons. Among these pet-friendly destinations in Carmel is the Cypress Inn (Doris Day's place), which provides great pet accommodations, treats and even a daily Doggie Cocktail Hour in the bar.
For daytime activities, the Carmel Plaza is a conveniently located shopping area right on Carmel's Ocean Avenue. The Plaza's<|fim_middle|> remember their adventure in Carmel will find that there are also many Carmel artists and galleries that will paint or photograph their dog or cat. When booking reservations at one of Carmel's pet-friendly hotels, inns or cottages, travelers should be sure to ask about these services and locations. | "Fountain of Woof," which is ready for dogs to enjoy, provides a running stream of fresh water for the beautiful flowers and plants that landscape this wonderful center. There are also several pet-friendly beaches in Carmel where owners can relax while their dogs play in the sand and surf.
If traveling with a four-legged companion, just be sure to pick up one of the free village 'doggie bags' to help keep the streets of Carmel waste-free.
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Andromeda wants you: Astronomers ask public to find star clusters in Hubble images
by University of Utah
The Andromeda galaxy, shown here, is the closest spiral galaxy to our own spiral, the Milky Way. Astronomers at the University of Utah and elsewhere have launched the Andromeda Project so thousands of volunteers can help them find star clusters in detailed images of Andromeda made by the Hubble Space Telescope. Credit: Robert Gendler.
Astronomers at the University of Utah and elsewhere are seeking volunteers to explore the galaxy next door, Andromeda. The newly launched Andromeda Project will use people power to examine thousands of Hubble Space Telescope images of the galaxy to identify star clusters that hold clues to the evolution of galaxies.
Anyone can take part by going to www.andromedaproject.org.
"We want to get people excited about participating. We're hoping for thousands of volunteers,"<|fim_middle|> Space Telescope images of Andromeda, the closest big spiral galaxy to our Milky Way galaxy," he adds. "The Andromeda Project will give lots of people the opportunity to share in that amazement."
"Star clusters are groups of hundreds to millions of stars that formed from gas at the same time so all the stars have the same age," Seth says. A goal of the Andromeda Project "is to study the history of the galaxy, and these clusters play an important role."
Finding star clusters is difficult work. Eight scientists spent more than a month each searching through 20 percent of the available Hubble images just to find 600 star clusters. This is less than a quarter of the 2,500 star clusters they believe exist in the full set of Hubble images of Andromeda, also known as galaxy M31.
It would take too long for the astronomers to continue looking for star clusters on their own, and pattern-recognition software isn't good at picking out star clusters.
To obtain faster results, Seth and colleagues want to "crowdsource" the problem and enlist volunteers from all walks of life to identify the star clusters. Registration isn't required and a simple online tutorial helps volunteers quickly learn how to recognize and mark star clusters on www.andromedaproject.org
"You don't need to know anything about astronomy to participate, and it's actually pretty fun, like playing an online game," says Cliff Johnson, a University of Washington graduate student working on the project.
The Andromeda Project is a collaboration that includes scientists and website developers at the University of Utah, University of Washington, Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Oxford University, University of Minnesota, University of Alabama and the European Space Agency.
About 400 volunteers participated in a recent test of the new website.
All about Andromeda
Pioneer astronomer Edwin Hubble observed Andromeda in the 1920s, confirming galaxies exist beyond the Milky Way and contain billions of stars.
"Everyone wants to know where they came from, and part of that question involves understanding how galaxies like our own Milky Way form," says Seth. "Andromeda is actually the best place to study that process. In the Milky Way, our position within the galaxy makes it hard to study our history."
"We have a good sense of how stars, once born, evolve," he adds. "But we don't really know the details of how galaxies form and how stars form within those galaxies. This project will help address both of those questions."
This Hubble Space Telescope image shows a very small section of the Andromeda galaxy -- just 0.3 percent of the area photographed by Hubble, which is making images only of one-third of Andromeda. Astronomers at several institutions, including the University of Utah, have launched www.andromedaproject.org to seek volunteers to help them find star clusters in such images. In this picture, there is a bright red star cluster on the right edge and two blue clusters at the bottom of the image near the middle. Credit: Zolt Levay, Space Science Telescope Institute.
Star clusters are important for understanding Andromeda's history because their ages are easy to measure. Astronomers determine a star cluster's age by the mass of its brightest, most massive stars. Massive stars mean a cluster is young, because "massive stars are like rock stars: they live fast and die young," says Seth.
Andromeda is about 2.4 million lights years away from Earth, or 14 billion billion miles (billion billion twice is correct). "There are other, closer galaxies, but Andromeda is the closest big spiral galaxy like our own Milky Way," Seth says. "It's almost a million times more distant than the nearest star to our sun, Alpha Centauri."
Andromeda contains hundreds of billions of stars, and has a diameter of about 160,000 light years, or about 940 million billion miles. The star clusters in Andromeda are typically about 20 light years across, which equals 118 trillion miles, tiny compared with the diameter of the galaxy.
The Hubble images used in the Andromeda Project are part of a larger effort involving about 20 institutions and known as PHAT, the Panchromatic Hubble Andromeda Treasury survey.
The Hubble Space Telescope began collecting the PHAT images in 2010. Since then, it has spent nearly two months of time making hundreds of orbits of Earth while taking pictures of the least dusty third of Andromeda. If all goes well, the Hubble will send the last batch of images back to Earth next summer.
By then, the survey will have imaged one-third of Andromeda's spiral disk at six wavelengths of light: two ultraviolet, two visible and two infrared. The complete PHAT survey is expected to reveal 100 million individual stars.
"We're already starting to discover some amazing things about Andromeda from the PHAT data, but we expect people to be combing through this data for decades," says University of Washington Professor Julianne Dalcanton, principal investigator of PHAT.
Citizen Scientists: Eyes on Andromeda
Seth expects children, retirees, and workers on their lunch breaks to volunteer for the Andromeda Project.
"We'll definitely have some astronomy buffs, but hopefully there are a lot of people who, rather than looking at Facebook, will do this in their down time," he says, adding that the Andromeda project wants "people who are interested in looking at a lot of pretty pictures and wondering about what's out there."
"There are lots of images, so we're going to need a lot of volunteers," says Seth. Some high school and college students will participate for class assignments. Among them: students in Seth's observational astronomy class.
"We have about 10,000 images we are feeding to the users through the site," he says. "We want them each to be viewed as many as 20 times."
Each image is 725 pixels by 500 pixels. Images are both in color and black-and-white. Young star clusters have bright blue stars. Older clusters have more red stars.
"A lot of images won't have any clusters on them, or will have one," Seth says. "You might think it's really difficult to pick out clusters, but after looking at a few images, you really learn to see the patterns the clusters make."
A trained volunteer will take about 20 seconds per image, he adds.
What if some of the volunteers are bad at identifying star clusters?
"We have our original sample of 600 star clusters as a test case, and we'll use that to see how well they do," ranking individuals, Seth says.
As another double-check, some images will contain completely fabricated images of "synthetic" star clusters with a wide range of sizes and masses. That will help the astronomers determine how small a cluster can be detected.
Once the clusters all are identified, "it will be the largest sample of clusters known in any spiral galaxy, including our own Milky Way galaxy," Seth says.
Colliding galaxies make love, not war
More information: Anil Seth's website is at: www.physics.utah.edu/~aseth/
The PHAT project's website is: www.astro.washington.edu/groups/phat/Home.html
The Andromeda Project is part of the Zooniverse family of citizen science projects: www.zooniverse.org
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Collision, North America's fastest growing tech conference, is coming to Toronto from May 20th-23rd, 2019. The conference<|fim_middle|> | 's official night event, Night Summit, has announced its locations for this year.
At Night Summit, attendees will take to the streets of Toronto to explore the city and create new connections along the way. From street parties to more intimate networking events, Night Summit has something for everyone.
For opening night, Night Summit heads to the city's Fashion District — King Street West and Brant Street. Older than the city itself, King Street was laid back when Toronto was known as York.
Due to its proximity to the harbour, the area became the centre of Toronto's garment industry, with multi-storey buildings popping up as textile factories and warehouses. Those buildings are still around but they've been repurposed to house chic restaurants, clubs, bars, tech offices, and artists' galleries.
Monday is meet and greet night, and the venues have been chosen by the Collision team for their atmosphere — lively, but still able to foster conversation. Things kick off in The Citizen from 8pm, before heading to Early Mercy and Spice Route as the night goes on.
Victorian-era architecture, cobblestone streets and no cars — Toronto's Distillery District is a step back in time. 20 years ago the area was a derelict collection of heritage industrial buildings that were mostly used as backdrops for film productions.
Redevelopment in the early 2000s made it into a pedestrian-oriented area that shunned chains and franchises. The result is an area with a creative focus, occupied by boutiques, cafes, galleries, restaurants, and a microbrewery. Following the first full day of Collision talks, Night Summit makes its way down to this secluded little slice of Toronto for a few drinks in these Instagram-friendly surroundings.
If the first night of Night Summit was to break the ice, Tuesday is the night to do business. This means a night conducive to cutting deals has been planned.
Two days in and you're ready to blow off steam. Collision's biggest party will take place on Wednesday evening at the Esplanade, letting you leave your conference agenda at home for the night.
Over the years The Esplanade has been known as a business district, a marketplace and a social hub, and it's now an exciting combination of all three.
Experience the real Toronto at the Collision street party, where our attendees will take over the Goose Island Brewhouse, Bier Markt and Scotland Yard Pub.
Originally home to heavy industry (and correctional facilities, yikes), red brick, steel and glass are the primary materials that make up the facades of the buildings in Liberty Village. The area has undergone a startling transformation as industrial warehouses and factories have been converted into offices and open-plan lofts. At street level, you'll find art galleries, gyms, cafes, and yoga studios.
This change has made it a popular area for young professionals looking to live outside of downtown. Today it's the heart of creative commerce in Canada, a hub for artists, designers, marketing professionals, film producers and writers.
Join Night Summit in Liberty Village for last drinks and final farewells from 5.30pm.
Sold on Toronto? Grab your ticket to Collision and help make the first Collision in Canada one to remember. | 666 |
CALGARY, June 27, 2018 /CNW/ – Cequence Energy<|fim_middle|> chose to not stand for re-election as a director of the Company earlier this year. The Company would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Mele for his service as director of the Company and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.
Cequence's shareholders also re-appointed Deloitte LLP as the Company's auditors for the ensuing year.
Please visit Cequence's website at http://www.cequence-energy.com/index.php?page=presentations to access the URL for the presentation that the Company's management presented at the Meeting. | Ltd. (TSX: CQE) ("Cequence" or the "Company") is pleased to provide the results from its annual meeting of shareholders held June 27, 2018 in Calgary (the "Meeting"). A total of 69,956,955 common shares of the Company, representing approximately 28.49% of the issued and outstanding common shares, were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting.
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Okay, maybe I'm<|fim_middle|> Italy. | being a bit dramatic with that title. While the Atkins company, which sells low-carb foods as well as low-carb diets, filed chapter 11 on Monday, it still plans to stay in business by targeting "consumers who are concerned about health and wellness." That means they will continue to promote their low-carb philosophy, even though most of us who are interested in health and fitness don't see things their way.
Some interesting stats in the article: Interest in low-carb dieting peaked early last year with almost 10% of Americans cutting carbs. By November, the figure had fallen to a little more than 3%. But with all the noise, I would have thought there would have been many more Americans taking part in that fad.
If you've been reading this blog regularly, you might begin to think I'm a little hung up on the issue of carbohydrates. Really, I'm not. It's just that I keep hearing people talk about cutting them out. They don't want to go on a low-carb diet, but they're still a little uncertain about eating them.
This way of eating is no fad – they've been doing it in Italy for years. In fact, I'm getting ready to go learn more about it next month on our sixth cooking tour of | 265 |
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The NCAA Final Four games are set for the 2017-2018 seasons. Villanova vs Kansas will be a memorable game people want to watch. Both teams are top ranked and earned a #1 seed going in to the NCAA tournament. The games did not disappoint and people wanted to see the match unfold. Villanova vs Kansas will bring together two sizable fan bases to watch the game play. The television ratings are expected to be some of the highest for men's college basketball. Both teams have talented rosters and want to win a championship. That will add to the legacy of their school's basketball teams. Kansas and Villanova have won basketball championships before now and want to win again.
Take a look back at the history of both school programs in men's basketball. Villanova has won the NCAA tournament twice in their history. They captured the 1985 title after a stunning upset over Georgetown. Years later they captured the title again in 2016 and stunned the world. That has put Villanova University in the spotlight when it comes to men's basketball. Kansas has been equally successful, winning their first men's title in 1952. The school added two more titles, capturing the championship in 1988 and 2008 too.
Watch Kansas vs Villanova Final Four live online: 2018 NCAA Tournament live stream, time, date. You need to know, Villanova has been absolutely dominant for significant stretches this season. Kansas, on the other hand, lost three times at home this season. That's as many as KU has lost at Allen Fieldhouse since the 1998 season. And yet, KU won the league outright by flashing its resiliency on the road.
Location: Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
When: Saturday, March 31 at 8:49 p.m. ET
TV Channel: TBS
Live Stream: March Madness Live
Mobile app: CBS Sports App
Villanova vs Kansas – Game Summary 2018
Villanova enters the game as the Big East tournament champion. That helped the club secure a #1 seed after a high profile season. They once again proved to be a contender in their own right. Kansas was the winner of the Big XII tournament and also earned a #1 seed in the tournament. Head coach Jay Wright has been a leader for Villanova for much of the year. He sees a lot of potential in the current roster of the team. Kansas has seen much progress made with head coach Bill Self. Both head coaches have years of experience and want to add to their legacy.
Why Villanova win the game against Kansas
Villanova has an excellent roster and some experienced team members as well. Guard Jalen Brunson is a leader and can distribute the ball well on the court. Forward Dylan Painter will rebound and play defense effectively for the team. Villanova has had it easy when it comes to scoring points whenever needed. They can compete with some of the best teams in college basketball too. Their roster is stacked and will be more than a match for any other team.
Why Kansas will win vs Villanova
Kansas is an established basketball school and can play well on both sides of the court. Guard Marcus Garrett is an effective ball handler and plays well with teammates. He is a great leader and will be a valuable asset to watch. Center Udoka Azubuike is a defensive force in his own right. He can grab rebounds and block shots with the best of them. Expect Kansas to defend the paint and the perimeter all game long. That will be a defensive test unlike any other the teams have seen so far. Kansas has the drive and the experience to win out in the end.
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The raid on the Command System took place in 1331 CE during the Idiran-Culture War in the Command System on Schar's World. Two<|fim_middle|>alson dragged the Changer out of the line of fire. Horza was merely stunned and blacked out.
The Company returned fire while Xoxarle repositioned. When the Company's fusillade stopped, Xoxarle fired from the bottom level of the last car at Dorolow and Wubslin. Dorolow was severely wounded. Under Quayanorl's cover fire, Xoxarle exited the car, shooting and killing Dorolow, and hitting Wubslin's gun arm. The Idiran was disabled when Yalson laser caused the passenger ramp and gantry to collapsed on him.
A barrelcrash mortally wounded Neisin while firing on Quayanorl; Balveda was unable to warn Neisin in time.
Quayanorl ran out onto the top level of the gantry at the front of the train and fired at the Mind-disguised drone. The drone was destroyed before it could escape. The Idiran was in turn struck multiple times by Yalson and Wubslin. Quayanorl fell to the station floor and was thought killed, but was only severely wounded.
Kraiklyn's Free Company took stock of their losses. They examined the destroyed drone and discovered the Mind's ruse. Unaha-Closp discovered Xoxarle was still alive. Xoxarle refused to believe Horza was acting under Xoralundra's orders. The Idiran remained uncooperative even after Balveda, a captured enemy Culture agent, corroborated the Changer's story. Horza took Xoxarle prisoner and hoped the Idiran would survive long enough to be court-martialed.
Balveda conferred covertly with Unaha-Closp about taking action against Horza. The Culture agent hoped the drone had military-grade equipment it had been hiding. The drone was sympathetic but had no additional equipment.
The Company detected a very strong mass in station seven as they left station six, stronger than the nuclear pile in station six's train. They stopped to rest half way to station seven. When the Company moved again Xoxarle unsuccessfully attempted to escape but managed to destroy the mass sensor.
Station seven had two trains, one in the main station and one in the repair area. Before its pursuers arrived the Mind hid itself in the reactor car in the main station's train and disguised itself as the reactor. With Clear Air Turbulence's mass sensor destroyed, and the one in Horza's suit damaged to minimal function, the Company could not tell the Mind was there when they arrived in the station. Nonetheless while the disguise was effective the Mind was otherwise blind and powerless.
The Company turned on the System's power with the station's functioning equipment. Wubslin could not repair Horza's mass sensor. The Changer sent Unaha-Closp to search the repair area and its train. | groups, both nominally aligned with the Idiran Empire, mistakenly fought each other to capture a damaged Culture Mind from the planet. The mutual destruction of these groups allowed the Culture to rescue the Mind.
The Mind was intended for installation in a GSV. The factory ship it was on was attacked and destroyed by the Idirans. The Mind evacuated on a smaller ship but was intercepted by the Idiran 93rd Fleet. It self-destructed the escape ship and encoded a message in the blast, and escaped on personal warp units to Schar's World. "Mr. Adequate", the Dra'Azon overseer of the Planet of the Dead, allowed the Mind entry because it was in distress. It emerged in the Command System critically damaged: its field and hyperspace capabilities were disabled, and it only had one remote drone. Once in the System the Mind used the local resources to fashion crude defences and mislead pursuers.
The Idirans believed the Mind was meant for a new class of GSV and sought to capture it for intelligence purposes. The 93rd Fleet dispatched troops on a chuy-hirtsi warp animal to Schar's World in pursuit but the mission started inauspiciously when they were shot down upon crossing the Quiet Barrier. The survivors lost contact with the fleet but made their way to the Command System, killing the Changer caretakers on the way.
With contact with the team lost the Idirans turned to one of their agents, Horza, a Changer who had once served on Schar's World as a caretaker. It was believed the Dra'Azon would be more likely to allow the Changer access.
Horza was rescued from Sorpen by The Hand of God 137 specifically to capture the Mind. He was briefed by the Xoralundra but before he could be dispatched the ship was attacked by the GCU Nervous Energy and the Changer was forced to abandon ship. He was recovered by Clear Air Turbulence of Kraiklyn's Free Company and eventually came to command the Company. Horza used the Company to take him to Schar's World and carry out the Idiran mission. Horza originally intended to rendezvous with the 93rd Fleet near Schar's World but this was pre-empted by Culture subterfuge. As a result Horza eventually found himself fighting against the survivors of the first Idiran force.
The Culture dispatched Special Circumstancer Balveda to intercept Horza before he could reach Schar's World. This was unsuccessful and the agent was taken prisoner by Horza and Kraiklyn's Free Company. Balveda cooperatively accompanied the Company into the Command System.
The Culture was falling back from the surrounding volume and unable to maintain a blockade of the planet.
The Idirans read the message encoded in the destruct of the escaping Mind's ship which outlined its plan to hide on Schar's World. The 93rd Fleet dispatched a raiding party of of 44 troops to the planet on a chuy-hirtsi warp animal. They were shot down by "Mr. Adequate" within the Quiet Barrier using a weapon resembling gridfire, and crashed 2000 kilometres from the Command System's entrance. Eight Idirans and 19 medjel survived, but many were wounded. They set out on foot to the objective with only a little food and almost none of their equipment; communicators and weapons were destroyed and suit functions reduced to merely illumination and heating.
The Idirans numbers diminished as they died from their wounds, the extreme cold, and dehydration because it was not possible to consume the snow and ice without ill-effects. With so little food the survivors also resorted to cannibalism.The Idirans scaled mountains and lost two to crevasses while crossing three glaciers. In a mountain ring, the party's Querl was lost after sinking into an oil marsh thought to be frozen.
Only two Idirans, Quayanorl and Xoxarle, and six medjel survived to reach the Command System. The journey lasted more than thirty days.
The surviving raiders attacked the caretakers' base driven by a desperate need for food and shelter. The four Changer caretakers were killed. A medjel snapped Kierachell's neck while she slept. Xoxarle killed another barehanded. One Changer destroyed the base's controls with explosives and disabled the base's power before falling. The last fought and was killed in the storage area. One medjel was killed. The raiders had intended to keep a Changer alive for interrogation.
The raiders burned religious symbols into the walls and unsuccessfully attempted to create a mass sensor from salvaged parts. They took the caretakers two laser rifles and small pistols, freeze dried rations, and four portable communication sets, before heading down into the System. They unsuccessfully attempted to activate the power at station four. The Idirans did not know the correct procedure and instead destroyed a critical cable-run.
A medjel remained on the surface as a sentry with a communicator but no weapons. It was instructed to keep the communicator hidden. The sentry froze to death before the arrival of Kraiklyn's Free Company. When the Company discovered the body they did not find the communicator.
The raiding party did not know of the sentry's death. After being satisfied that they were the only ones in the tunnels other than the Mind they sent a medjel runner back to the surface with a laser carbine and plasma pistol to arm the sentry. The runner arrived on the surface just after Kraikyln's Free Company.
At station five the raiders engaged a crude turreted projectile gun-armed vehicle constructed by the Mind in the System's workshops. The vehicle was destroyed but killed the four remaining medjel.
Kraiklyn's Free Company and Clear Air Turbulence passed through the Quiet Barrier without incident. "Mr. Adequate" gave free passage after deducing Horza's mission. The ship touched down 200 metres from the System's entrance. The Company quickly discovered the ransacked caretaker base and signs of the Idiran raiding party. The Changer ordered only light weapons to be carried. Heavier weapons like plasma cannon and micronukes would be dangerous in close quarters and possibly cause unacceptable damage to the System. The Company was better equipped than the Idirans. They had fully functional suits with anti-gravity and two mass sensors, one in Horza's Rairch-built suit and one created from stripping down the unit mounted in Clear Air Turbulence. The mass sensors would make it much easier to detect the Mind. Finally, Horza knew how to activate the System's power.
The Company prepared to descend in the caretaker base. The medjel runner came up the spiral tunnel and fired on Yalson but missed. On Horza's order Neisin and Yalson exchanged fire with the medjel and kept it in the tunnel leading to the shafts. The runner's laser carbine was struck and destroyed and forced it back into an elevator shaft. The Changer moved into the tunnel while the others provided cover. He found it hanging from the edge of an elevator shaft and attempted to reason with it. The runner fired its plasma pistol, but Horza evaded and fired back. The wounded medjel let go of its hold and fell into the shaft.
The Company used an elevator shaft to descend by AG to the five-kilometre deep tunnels. They discovered the damage caused by the Idirans' attempt to activate the power. The damage was too extensive to repair immediately. The mass sensor rigged from Clear Air Turbulence only detected a backup fission reactor eight kilometres away on the lowest service level. They stopped at the station for the night. Horza broadcast a short message but received no reply from the Idirans.
The Company used AG, which was faster than walking, to float toward station five. They followed tracks made in the dust by the preceding Idiran raiders.
Quayanorl and Xoxarle, all that remained of the raiders, reached station six. They found the Mind's decoy, its last drone projecting a soligram and visually disguised as the Mind. The Idirans believed the decoy was the real thing and took its unresponsiveness as a result of the damage sustained during its daring hyperspace escape. By this time the raiders knew the Company had arrived and they planted an active communicator in the tunnel to station five and another at the mouth of the tunnel for early warning. They began preparing the parked train to carry the Mind back to the surface. Quayanorl worked in the control cab at the front, with Xoxarle further back in the reactor car.
Kraiklyn's Free Company approached from the train's rear. They were alerted to the activity in station six by noise while still two kilometres away. Horza moved in front and intended to parley with the Idirans before revealing the rest of the Company. He saw what appeared to be internal welding occurring in the reactor car and was concerned because of the age of the equipment. The Changer also saw the Mind's decoy. Horza noted the decoy did not project the same mass signature as expected of a Mind but for the time being the disguise held.
The Company discovered, and tripped, both planted communicators. Horza walked into the station but the Idirans were not in the mind to parley. Before the Changer could speak Xoxarle opened fire at him from a slit window near the train's rear. The helmet of Horza's Rairch-built suit took the plasma hit and was destroyed. The suit was heavily damaged and lost most of its functions; only a few sensors and a near useless mass sensor remained on backup power. Quayanorl also fired from the front of the train but missed. Y | 2,054 |
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This is the new feature-length cinematic portrait of pioneering electronic musician Delia Derbyshire, who<|fim_middle|> Besides the film itself, we've lined up some treats for cinema attendees, including some specially conceived exclusive Delia Derbyshire / IWD / Synthesizer t-shirts with an Australian-only design, plus a special guest introduction, as well as Doctor Who vinyl and other giveaways. In Melbourne the film is co-presented by our friends at the Electronic Music Conference and includes live performances from electronic artists including Nicole Skeltys of B(if)tek.
Delia Derbyshire Feature Trailer - The Myths & Legendary Tapes | famously conceived and arranged the original Doctor Who TV theme and was part of the legendary BBC Radiophonic Workshop crew. Among those on screen are Saskia Reeves, Cosey Fanni Tutti (of Throbbing Gristle, also responsible for the soundtrack) and the film's director Caroline Catz, whose rendering of Derbyshire's career is as creative as the woman herself. The film's playful, psychedelic mix uses archival materials and interviews with Delia's colleagues and collaborators, alongside dramatisations, Cosey Fanni Tutti's psycho-sonic channeling and inventive juxtapositions that mirror the famously eccentric composer's own unorthodox and questing spirit.
Following its World Premiere at the BFI London Film Festival and sourced direct from the film's producer, our Sydney screenings also celebrate International Women's Day for the Australian Premiere. | 172 |
A new generation of LEGO Mindstorms!
in LEGO Exclusives
(Written by HP)
Great news for LEGO robotics lovers! LEGO is planning to release a brand new version of the LEGO Mindstorms set; the #31313 LEGO Mindstorms EV3! I'm so excited about the new release as I actually compete in LEGO Robotics Contests and have had wonderful experiences with the LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0. I will be writing this post from the point of view of a robotics lover, so excuse me for the length. 😛
Let's start by looking at the official press-release by LEGO for the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 as it talks about many of the features and gizmos that will come with the new LEGO Mindstorms set:
LEGO ROBOTS BEGIN WORLDWIDE MARCH: NEW SMARTER, STRONGER LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 UNVEILED AT CES
Robotics Pioneer Releases More Accessible yet More "Hackable" Platform
in 15th Anniversary Year of the Original Smart Toy
Includes First‐Ever Native Language Editions for Russia, China and Korea
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW, LAS VEGAS (January 7, 2013) – Today The LEGO Group announced LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3, a new platform for consumer robotics designed to introduce a younger generation to the excitement of building and programming robots while adding new flexibility for its devoted following of robotics enthusiasts. Unveiled for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 is the result of three years of product development by an international team of LEGO designers, MINDSTORMS user‐enthusiasts and leading technology experts. LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3, available in summer 2013, will be previewed to members of the global media at Digital Experience! on January 7 and will be demonstrated to CES attendees during the Kids Play Summit, January 8‐11, 2013, in the Venetian Hotel.
When LEGO MINDSTORMS first launched in 1998 it was regarded as the first real "smart toy". Fifteen years later, The LEGO Group has redesigned MINDSTORMS to excite and challenge an audience of children who have grown up with technology, many of whom are more proficient in commanding and controlling mobile devices and other technology than their older siblings and parents. Furthermore, the audience for consumer robotics has grown considerably, leading the team to focus on simplifying the experience for a younger user while making it more flexible and powerful for hobbyists and other enthusiasts.
The entire MINDSTORMS system is powered by the new EV3 Intelligent Brick. Stronger and faster with more memory and a larger processor, the EV3 Intelligent Brick now un‐tethers robots from the computer by providing users expanded on‐brick programming and tighter integration with smart devices. A new infrared sensor will give builders more control over their robots than ever before, adding more personality to the robot as it follows the builder or other devices. New Linux‐based firmware, a USB port and SD expansion slot will offer nearly unlimited programming and expansion capabilities. Additionally, LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 will also include full iOS and Android compatibility out of the box.
At launch, LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 will include building instructions for 17 different robots such as "Everstorm" a Mohawk‐sporting humanoid that shoots mini‐spheres as<|fim_middle|>3? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below! I would love to hear the thoughts of other LEGO robotics fans! 😉
I hope you enjoyed this article. My name is HP and I'm a KFOL (Kid-Fan-of-LEGO). I will be a TFOL (Teen-Fan-of-LEGO) soon. This is my third post here at theBrickBlogger. You can read my presious posts; LEGO Building Technique: Forced-Perspective and 2013 LEGO Polybag Sets for Your Collection. Thanks for reading! 🙂
Jacob January 12, 2013 at 10:45 AM
I do like that there is a new Mindstorms model, and many of the alternate models actually look like the thing they are supposed to look like. The only one I am sorta disappointed in is the scorpion, as it only has legs that look like they move the body, instead of legs that actually make it move . The biggest problem I think it will face is a ~$70 price increase. I know many people who want to buy the current NXT, but will not because they feel $280 is too much. At $350 USD, I know fewer people will buy it. Its hard to tell from the pictures, but I hope they continue with the "off-white" color the NTXs had.
JediToa January 12, 2013 at 12:56 PM
I have the original I think that's good enough for me
Ninjoey (the lego block head) January 12, 2013 at 10:08 PM
Darth Awesome January 13, 2013 at 5:31 AM
I had them at my primary school and I thought they were great!
zane zx January 12, 2013 at 1:55 PM
Its a good and cool set but a 350 price is very steap for me 🙁
Frank January 12, 2013 at 2:39 PM
Wow! Neat! And probably expensive!
Still haven't got mindstorms 2.0 yet 😛
Tobymacboy January 12, 2013 at 4:14 PM
I am glad that there is a new one ,, but more glad that the old one will go on sale!!!!
Melbuscus January 12, 2013 at 6:32 PM
I want it!!! But 400$? No way I only have like 20!
Ninjoey (the lego block head) January 12, 2013 at 8:50 PM
it looks a lot more evil than the other two.
but i don't wat it all that much (i already have the first one)
The Yellow Ninja January 13, 2013 at 8:19 AM
I know, it looks really creepy. *shudders* Still, really excited! 😀
ninjanut January 13, 2013 at 9:10 AM
I can't wait i like the voice controlled one 😀
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Next post: LEGO Legends of Chima – playing Speedorz! | it walks, "Spiker" a scorpion‐like robot that searches for an IR beacon "bug" or "Reptar", a robotic snake that slithers, shakes and strikes, all designed to excite and inspire children with the endless possibilities of consumer robotics. To jump‐start the fun, The LEGO Group has created a series of "modular builds" designed to help children begin programming and playing within minutes. Builders can then add LEGO Technic pieces, additional motors or sensors to change the functionality of the robot. A "mission pad" included with the box adds a new element of game play and encourages children to compete against themselves in a series of obstacle courses for the robots they build and program. Marking another first in the company's history, MINDSTORMS EV3 is the first LEGO playset to incorporate 3D building instructions, made possible through collaboration with Autodesk. An innovative spin on The LEGO Group's hallmark nonverbal, step‐by‐step building instructions, the new 3D instructions app, powered by Autodesk Inventor Publisher, allows builders to zoom in and rotate each step in the building process, making it easier than ever to assemble even the most sophisticated robot.
"Fifteen years ago, we were among the first companies to help children use the power of technology to add life‐like behaviors to their LEGO creations with the MINDSTORMS platform", said Camilla Bottke, LEGO MINDSTORMS project lead at The LEGO Group. "Now, we are equipping today's tech‐literate generation of children with a more accessible, yet sophisticated robotics kit that meets their tech play expectations and abilities to truly unleash their potential so that they may surprise, impress and excite the world with their creativity."
LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 is the most international robotics platform the company has ever developed. In response to a growing demand from emerging markets, for the first time MINDSTORMS will be released with native language editions for Russia, China, Korea, Japan, Spain and Denmark in addition to the English, French, German and Dutch language versions available today. The company assembled a multinational team of product designers and enthusiasts to create the new MINDSTORMS platform; product designers from across Europe and the U.S. worked together to develop the software and hardware for three years while a core team of 12 user‐enthusiasts from Greece to Canada have been testing the limits of the platform and working on apps, models, and hacking environments.
LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 will be available at most toy and discount merchandise retailers and online stores in the second half of 2013 and will have a suggested retail price of $349.99(USD), €349.99(EUR) and $399.99(CAD).
For educators interested in bringing the engagement of robotics into STEM‐related curriculum in middle school and high school classrooms, a new version of the MINDSTORMS platform optimized for school and institutional use will also be released this year. The LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 platform includes customizable curriculum; engaging, hands‐on models and an easy‐to‐use programming platform. More information on LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 can be found at LEGOeducation.us/MINDSTORMS.
As you can see the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 is a new and much improved kit to build functioning robots in today's environment. I'm particularly excited about the new IR remote and sensor, and that you no longer need a computer to program your robot. The LEGO Mindstorms EV3 is suitable for both beginner and advanced robotics fans. Here is a short video introducing the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robots:
If you are interested in LEGO Mindstorms you can also check out the LEGO Mindstorms website for more info, and the current selection of LEGO Mindstorms products at the Online LEGO Shop.
So what do you think of the new generation of LEGO Mindstorms kit? Are you into LEGO robotics? Have you designed your own LEGO robot before? What do you find most exciting about the LEGO Mindstorms EV | 846 |
<|fim_middle|> pan with parchment paper. Spread chocolate evenly in pan.
Using a rolling pin, crush candy canes. Spread crushed candy canes over chocolate.
Chill in refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until firm.
Remove from pan and cut evenly into squares. | If you don't have a double boiler, you can put water in a saucepan and a metal bowl on top. Just be careful when you're stirring the chocolate so you don't burn yourself. When the chocolate is melted, immediately empty out the water and pour the chocolate in the saucepan.
Add the condensed milk and other ingredients, stirring until combined.
As soon as everything is combined, pour the chocolate into the baking pan lined with parchment paper. Crush the candy canes with a rolling pin (don't crush your finger) and then sprinkle them on top of the fudge.
Let the fudge cool for a 1-2 hours or until it is firm. Then, you get to cut it into pieces.
There's no science to the size of the piece, just use a really long and sharp knife.
Adapted from Eagle Brand fudge recipe.
Using a double boiler, melt chocolate, stirring frequently. When chocolate is melted, empty out water and pour chocolate in saucepan.
Stir in condensed milk, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
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Boy Pain came to Castledown FM as an opportunity arose to play the sort of music not normally heard over the air waves, from Heavy Rock through to Death Metal and grind core. With so many genres in Heavy Metal it is a diverse machine with it's own culture. The station provided a platform for this music which Boy Pain enjoys and has a passion for, to be played on air, building an emotional roller coaster for the listener.
"With this role, the opportunity to promote up and coming bands from around the local areas and the world and giving them the air time they rightfully deserve, is an honour."
Boy Pain presents the House of Pain Metal Show every Friday from 11pm until 1am, were his passion for this music can be heard<|fim_middle|> Passion not fashion, you hear the screaming we hear the meaning". | .
Proud of being follically challenged, but sporting a mean moustache, Boy Pain is also a proud family man, especially given that his 2 boys are also well versed in head banging and are true Metal heads.
"Metal is a | 51 |
6 February 2019. By Vesela Gladicheva.
Sweden's data-protection regulator announced an investigation into the complaint by the Swedish Consumers' Association on Jan. 21, but Ireland's watchdog has also followed up on the complaints, saying other authorities had referred them to<|fim_middle|> with each other. But it added: "The case may likely be handled pursuant to the 'one-stop shop' set out by the GDPR," with the DPA of Google's main establishment in Europe investigating.
Google could, in addition, soon face a lawsuit in a Berlin court from the Federation of German Consumer Organizations, or VZBV, which is preparing a claim against the company for privacy infringements on the same grounds as the complaints by the other national consumer groups.
The VZBV told MLex it would base its claim on infringements of not obtaining informed and specific consent on location services, and lack of information about the extent of the intended use of location services. | it. The Czech authority has said Ireland should take the lead, but other watchdogs have said they are cooperating with ongoing investigations.
The issue could potentially cause friction between the Swedish and Irish regulators, and presents an early test of how EU countries work together to coordinate cross-border probes under the GDPR, which only came into force last May.
The confusion about which regulator gets to lead the probe stems from the fact that Google only formally named Ireland as its European base for data-processing purposes on Jan. 22.
Under the GDPR, investigations into privacy violations affecting individuals in more than one EU country come under a "one-stop shop" regulatory mechanism where a probe is spearheaded by the data protection authority, or DPA, in the nation where the company is based, known as its place of "main establishment."
Any probe started on or after Jan. 22 would thus be led by the Irish Data Protection Commission. But because Google's move came one day after the Swedish Data Protection Authority announced its investigation on Jan. 21, the Irish regulator doesn't have automatic jurisdiction.
"Sweden wouldn't act on the complaint if we didn't think that we were competent," Olle Pettersson, a legal adviser on the case at the Swedish DPA, told MLex in a telephone interview.
"I can understand the view that [companies] want to have only dealings with one DPA; that's the idea of the one-stop shop and main establishment," Pettersson said. "But there is only one DPA doing the investigation here. You have one talking partner."
Pettersson cited the case of French data watchdog CNIL, which was able to investigate Google. Last month it imposed a fine of 50 million euros ($55 million) on it for GDPR violations over the way the company seeks consent from users to send them personalized ads.
"We have cooperated, contacted our colleagues, just like the CNIL, especially Ireland," Pettersson said. He added the Swedish regulator wanted to conclude its investigation quickly, saying that prolonging it would be bad for Google, other companies, individuals and the regulator itself.
The Swedish authority has given Google a deadline of Feb. 15 to provide an answer and evidence in response to the complaint. It confirmed to MLex today that the company has not yet responded.
Speaking to MLex, however, the Irish authority signaled that it wanted a role in running any investigation. A spokeswoman said the regulator would work with its counterparts "in the coming weeks" to decide "how best and effectively to move forward investigation of the issues raised." She said "a number of DPAs" had referred the consumer groups' complaints to it.
The Irish authority had sought information from Google as soon as seeing reports about the complaints, she said. "Google continues to provide the DPC with detailed information. . . . Since Jan. 22, the DPC has been the lead supervisory authority for Google, which means the general position is that all complaints in respect of Google since then will be handled by the DPC as [lead supervisory authority].
DPAs in other countries involved in the complaints have mixed reactions to how any investigation should progress.
The Czech watchdog has said Ireland should lead. In a statement on Jan. 17 about the complaint made by Czech consumer group dTest, it said: "The Czech office — in accord with other supervisory authorities — informed the Irish Data Protection Commissioner about the complaint. The Irish office should become the lead supervisory authority for these data-processing operations by Google." Regulators in the other EU countries should act as "concerned" authorities and provide input into the main probe.
But Greece's data regulator told MLex it was "investigating the complaint in cooperation with our EU counterparts." Similarly, The Slovenian watchdog told MLex it would "be looking into the matter in line with our competencies and will be actively cooperating on this issue with our EU counterparts."
The Norwegian regulator told MLex it was important to have a "harmonized and unified approach," and said all concerned authorities had been in contact | 829 |
Kane, Crawford, Help Blackhawks Escape With 3-2 Win Against Predators
Patrick Kane scored the go-ahead goal with 5:12 remaining in the 3rd period, as the Chicago Blackhawks held on to beat the Nashville Predators 3-2.
The Blackhawks started sluggish again as they were outshot in the first period, 15-6. Although it was Artem Anisimov's 15th goal of the year, a neat deflection in front of the net, while on the power play that gave the Hawks a 1-0 lead. They enjoyed it for a total of 35 seconds as a failed clearing attempt by Dennis Rasmussen was kept in and deposited into the Hawks net by Filip Forsberg.
The second period started no better. Fortunately, Corey Crawford (36 saves) was once again on top of his game.
The score remained tied until Mike Fisher converted on a power play, six minutes into the 3rd period. After a questionable penalty drawn by Crawford, Jonathan Toews scored his 6th of the year, on the power play, on a deflection in front of Predators goalie, Pekka Rinne. The Preds pressed at the end of the game, but to no avail.
Notable Mentions: Kane's GWG was his 700th point of his career. Artemi Panarin extended his career-best point streak to 9 games with an assist tonight (5G 10A). Brain Campbell was a healthy scratch for the Hawks which stopped his Ironman streak of 423 consecutive games played. Anisimov's goal gives him 6 goals in his last 7 games. He also leads the league in shooting% (26.7%). The Blackhawks combined for 23 blocked shots tonight.
3 Stars of the Game
1 - CHI - Jonathan Toews - 1 PPG
2 - NSH - Mike Fisher - 1G
3 - NSH - Filip Forsberg - 1G
Next Game: Friday, December 30th, Away vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 6:30PM, TV - WGN, Radio - WGN720-AM
LET'S GO HAWKS!!!
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Blackhawks, Panarin, Agree on Two Year Extension
Stan Bowman's basket weaving talents continued today as he was able to sign Blackhawk superstar, Artemi Panarin, to a two year extension worth $6 million per year. It had been rumored that Panarin was looking or an extension in the range of 6 years at $7 million per year.
With the concerns of the NHL salary cap being stagnant after the upcoming year or with a slight increase of $1-2 million, the Blackhawks have traded one headache for another. Panarin is under contact for two more years, but with the Hawks available salary cap for next year at approximately $6.3 million, as per capfriendly.com, and a need to sign anywhere up to 8 players, Bowman will have his hands full again to keep the Hawks in compliance with the cap.
Panarin, won the Calder Trophy last year for Rookie of The Year honors, compiling 77 points (30G 47A) in 80 games. He also managed to get himself $2.8 million in performance bonuses. That bonus is applied to this year's cap. He's on his away of earning another $2.575 million in bonus performances based on his current season that will hit next year's cap. currently through 37 games, he has 37 points (15G 22A).
With the addition of the newly granted NHL team in Las Vegas, it is possible that the Hawks may clear some of the cap space and lose a couple of players in the process; Marcus Kruger ($3.08 mil) and/or Trevor van Riemsdyk ($825k). A small price to pay for the talent of Panarin, although Kruger is a cog for the Hawks' penalty kill unit.
Regardless, at least for the next couple of years, Blackhawks fans can rest easy knowing that the Breadman will<|fim_middle|> ice for possible concussion symptoms, but returned to the game after a short time. Scott Darling, unfortunately, is now 1-3, since Corey Crawford is out with appendicitis. None of which is his fault considering he has only given up 6 goals in 4 games.
Next game: Sunday, December 11th, Home against the Dallas Stars (11-11-6), 6PM CT, TV-CSN-CH, RADIO-WGN720AM
Blackhawks Recall Lars Johansson, Send Down Nick Schmaltz
The Chicago Blackhawks this morning recalled goalie Lars Johansson from their AHL affilliate, Rockford Icehogs today and sent down forward, Nick Schmaltz.
With the sudden departure of Corey Crawford needing an appendectomy yesterday morning in Philadelphia, he will be unable to play for the next 2-3 weeks. This will put Scott Darling in the spotlight to be the big man between the pipes.
But for Johansson, this will be the first time he dresses for an NHL team. The 28 year-old this year, is 3-4 with a 2.49 GAA and a .913 SV%. Prior to signing with the Blackhawks this last summer, he has played in his homeland of Sweden. The last 3 years, he has played with Frolunda HC of the Swedish-league. There he compiled a 56-28 record, a GAA of under 2.00 and a SV% around .915. With yesterday being the 2nd half of a back-to-back, and another one scheduled within the next couple of weeks, there is a good chance at some point Johansson gets to make his NHL debut.
For Schmaltz, a former first round-pick of the Blackhawks (2014), this year was a year to where he was to make a difference with the departure of Teuvo Teravainen and Bryan Bickell. Although he has shown promise, his game is not quite where the Blackhawks need it to be yet. In 26 games this year, he has just 4 points (1G 3A). The time in Rockford should help his confidence and his decision making.
Next game for the Blackhawks is tonight at 6PM CT against the Winnipeg Jets, where they lost their first meeting of the season in Winnipeg on November 15th. A 4-0 loss to start the circus trip.
LETS GO HAWKS!!!
Kane, Crawford, Help Blackhawks Escape With 3-2 Wi...
Crawford Returns, But Blackhawks Fall to Avalanche...
Blackhawks Battle Back For 6-4 Victory Against The...
Anisimov Earning His Feathers As A Chicago Blackha...
Darling Steals Another Win For Blackhawks, 2-1, Ov...
Raanta Outlasts Darling As Depleted Blackhawks Los...
Blackhawks Recall Lars Johansson, Send Down Nick S... | remain a Blackhawk, after receiving his dough.
Crawford Returns, But Blackhawks Fall to Avalanche, 2-1 In OT
Corey Crawford, 32 saves, played his first game in 3 weeks, and Jonathan Toews scored his first goal since the Sunday after the Chicago Cubs won the World Series, but neither were enough to defeat a desperate Colorado Avalanche team that came into the United Center with a 5-game losing streak. The Blackhawks fell to the Avs 2-1 in overtime.
Colorado came in and tried to take control early taking nine of the first ten shots of the game. Crawford was up to the task and was sharp in his first action after his emergency appendectomy in early December. The Blackhawks came back to end the period scoreless but with shots in favor of Colorado, 13-12.
In the 2nd, Toews finally broke his 13 game goal drought when he took an Artemi Panarin pass right in the blue paint and slammed it into the back of the net on the power play, his 5th of the year, for a 1-0, Blackhawks lead. The Hawks had more chances to extend the lead as they had 4 power plays, but Avalanche goaltender, Calvin Pickard, 38 saves, was there to repel the remaining shots that the Hawks had to offer on the night.
After the Hawks controlled the 2nd period, but with only a 1 goal lead, the Avalanche pressed the Hawks and broke through when Mikko Rantanen redirected a Tyson Barrie shot behind Crawford to tie the game at 1, 5:42 into the 3rd period. It stayed that way, mainly due to the play of Crawford throughout the game as it would go to overtime. Just :25 into the overtime frame, Nathan MacKinnon wristed a shot over Crawford's glove on an odd man break to end the game.
Notable Mentions: The Blackhawks are now 13-0-1 this year when leading after 2 periods. Jonathan Toews was a force tonight as he won 20 of 28 faceoffs, had 7 shots, and scored the lone goal for the Hawks. The Hawks don't play again until Tuesday. A much needed rest for a team that has many of it's members ailing, Artem Anisimov, Marian Hossa, who were both scratches for tonight's game. Toews and Brent Seabrook have been back for the last few games, but rest can only help them along with the rest of the team who have played more games than only 5 others in the league (36 games - NY Rangers, Flyers, Bruins, Flames, and Jets).
3 Stars of the Game:
1st - COL - Calvin Pickard - 38 saves, .974 SV%
2nd - CHI - Corey Crawford - 32 saves, .941 SV%
3rd - CHI - Jonathan Toews - PPG, 7 shots, 71 FO%
Next game: Tuesday, December 27th, Home, versus Winnipeg Jets, 7:30PM CT, TV-CSN-CH, Radio - WGN720-AM
Posted by Randy H at 12/24/2016 12:28:00 AM No comments:
Blackhawks Fall To Phaneuf, Senators, 4-3
The Ottawa Senators (19-11-3, 41pts) hadn't won at the United Center since 2001, when Marian Hossa scored...for the Senators. Tonight, it was 2 goals scored in 10 seconds and a power play goal by Dion Phaneuf, all in the 2nd period, that gave Ottawa a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks (22-9-4).
The Blackhawks once again were playing catch up early on as Bobby Ryan scored his 7th goal of the year to give the Sens a 1-0 lead, 4:30 into the game. Artemi Panarin would tie the game with his very familiar one-timer on the power play.
Then the wheels fell off for the Hawks 7:31 into the period when Derick Brassard and Tom Pyatt would tally for the Sens in 10 seconds to give them a 3-1 cushion before Tyler Motte scored his 4th of the year to break a 14 game pointless streak, and bring the game to 3-2.
The Blackhawks were called for five penalties on the night, and it was the third penalty where Ottawa cashed in as a shot from Kyle Turris grazed off of Phaneuf and past Scott Darling (26 saves) to put the Senators up 4-2.
Richard Panik would make the 3rd period interesting as as a friendly bounce was put into the back of the net 1:32 into the 3rd to bring the Hawks to within one. Marcus Kruger would draw a penalty shot, but Senators' goalie, Mike Condon (23 saves), stopped him. Panik rang a shot off the post late in the game and Jonathan Toews had a loose puck in the crease, but could not come up with the equalizer.
Notable Mentions: Marian Hossa left early in the 1st period and did not return to the game. His status is an (upper body) injury and is questionable for Friday's game against Colorado. Brent Seabrook's assist on Panarin's PPG was his 300th of his career. Artemi Panarin extended his point streak to 7 games (5G 7A - 12pts). Corey Crawford, out since December 3rd from an emergency appendectomy surgery, may return Friday.
1st - OTT - Dion Phaneuf ~ 1G
2nd - OTT - Bobby Ryan ~ (1G 1A)
3rd - CHI - Patrick Kane ~ 2A
Next Game: Friday, December 23rd, Home vs. Colorado Avalanche (11-19-1, 23 pts), 7:30PM CT, TV-CSN-CH, Radio - WGN720-AM
Blackhawks Locals Take A Bite Out Of Sharks, 4-1
Ryan Hartman and Vinnie Hinostroza, both had a goal and an assist, and Scott Darling had 33 saves in route to a 4-1 Blackhawks victory Sunday night over the San Jose Sharks.
Darling, a Lemont native, played back-to-back games, after defeating the St. Louis Blues, 5-4 last night, came up with 33 saves in a huge win tonight against the Pacific Divison leading Sharks. Hartman, a West Dundee suburbanite, notched his 2nd game-winning goal of the year. Hinostroza, a native of Bartlett, scored his second goal in as many nights.
After a scoreless first period, the Sharks got on the board first when Joe Pavelski tipped a Brent Burns shot from the point, and deflected it past Darling, 1:13 into the second period. With just over three minutes remaining in the period, Duncan Keith rifled a slapshot past Shark netminder, Martin Jones, for his first goal of the year to tie the game at 1, heading into the second intermission.
Hartman then took a puck from a Hinostroza face-off win, and snapped his 6th goal of the year past Jones to give the Hawks the lead near the seven minute mark. Hinostroza, then gave the Hawks an insurance goal with under four minutes left in regulation when he wristed his 3rd goal of the year, 5-hole, through Jones. Patrick Kane added an empty net goal, his 10th of the year.
Notable mentions: After going goalless over the last 9 games, Kane has scored in his last 2 games. With his performance tonight, Darling and Crawford, both, have a .927 save percentage. Artemi Panarin now has a 5-game scoring streak (4G 7A), +5. Kane's goal brings him within 5 points of 700 for his career (261G 434A - 695pts). The Sharks scored first tonight and were 14-4-0 when doing so. Add one to the loss column after tonight.
1 - CHI - Scott Darling ~ 33 Saves, .971 SV%
2 - CHi - Duncan Keith ~ 1G, +2
3 - CHI - Ryan Hartman ~ (1G 1A)
Next Game: Tuesday, December 20th, Home vs. Ottawa Senators (18-11-3, 39pts)
TV - CSN-CH, RADIO - WGN720AM
Blackhawks Battle Back For 6-4 Victory Against The Blues
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 3 game road trip by battling back 4 times and beating the St. Louis Blues, 6-4.
Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, and Vinnie Hinostroza notched his first career game-winning goal.
The Blues got on the board early as Patrick Berglund cranked up a slapshot that Scott Darling got a glove on, but it trickled agonizingly slowly behind him as it trickled into the net, just :41 into the game. The Hawks would tie it on a nice play by Dennis Rasmussen at the end of the period with :26 remaining in the frame.
A game of back and forth occurred in the second period as both teams traded goals 5 times. The Blues scored one of their goals on a bizarre play that saw a shot slide across the ice, hit a broken stick, and have eyes, as it went 5-hole on Darling.
But in the 3rd, it was all Blackhawks, after entering the period down, 5-4, Niklas Hjalmarsson tied the game, just a minute it. Then with less than 5 minutes remaining in regulation, Hinostroza took a rebound shot and back-handed it into the net for the Hawks' first lead of the night. Panarin would add an empty net goal in the end.
Notable mentions: The Blackhawks had to come back on four separate occasions tonight. They did that without the services of Artem Anisimov who left the game early in the 1st period with an upper body injury. Coach Joel Quenneville has listed him day-to-day until further notice. In his absence, Marcus Kruger filled in well with two assists on the night. Scott Darling won his 4th straight and has accumulated a 5-2-1 record since Corey Crawford went down with emergency appendicitis surgery. The Hawks now hold a 6 point lead in the Western Conference. It was the Hawks' fourth consecutive win.
1 - CHI - Patrick Kane ~ (1G 1A)
2 - STL - Patrick Berglund ~ (2G)
3 - CHI - Artemi Panarin ~ (1G 2A)
Next Game: Sunday, December 18th, Home Vs. San Jose Sharks (19-11-1, 39 pts), 6PM CT, TV - WGNTV, RADIO - WGN720AM
Panarin, Blackhawks Power Past Islanders, 5-4
Artemi Panarin had two power play goals and an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks outlasted the New York Islanders, 5-4 in Brooklyn Thursday night.
The Islanders jumped on Scott Darling and the Hawks early with 2 goals in the first 3:48 of the first period thanks to an aggressive and desperate Islander team who are currently the bottom dwellers in the Eastern Conference.
Then the key play of the game happened 5 minutes later when Ryan Hartman laid a good, clean hit on Casey Cizikas, who took exception and was tossed into the penalty box for Roughing. Hartman did not bite and did not take a penalty with him. Shortly afterwards on the power play, it was the "Breadman", doing what he does best and one-timing a shot past Islanders goalie, Thomas Greiss, to cut the lead in half.
Less than five minutes later, the Hawks returned to the power play and it was a tic-tac-toe connection of Panarin-Kane-Anismov, that tied the game at 2. A minute after that, it was sweet back pass from Hartman to the ageless, Marian Hossa, who netted his 16th goal of the year to put the Hawks on top, 3-2 The Islanders would tie it just before the end of the period. The first period...6 goals......
The second period was more defensive as both teams traded goals. The Hawks tallied with :21 left in the period on Panarin's 2nd PPG of the game. The penalty, was the second drawn by Hartman.
The third period was tightly played until Richard Panik shot one past Griess 13:47 in for his 8th of the year. From then, the Hawks played their game and held on for the win.
But it was the play of Hartman that sparked the team. He drew two penalties, rattled Cizikas with a hit, and assisted on Hossa's goal. Huge game by someone who is being asked to fill the skates of Andrew Shaw.
Notable Mentions: Brent Seabrook played his 874th career game as a Blackhawk, which puts him 9th on the Blackhawks All-Time games played list. Duncan Keith's two assists tonight, put him ahead of Pierre Pilote for the 4th most points by a Blackhawks defenseman (476). The Blackhawks were a perfect, 3 for 3 on the power play.
1st - CHI - Artemi Panarin - (2G 1A)
2nd - CHI - Duncan Keith (2A)
3rd - NYI - Andrew Ladd (1G)
Next Game: Saturday, December 17th, Away Vs. St. Louis Blues, 7PM CT, TV-CSN, RADIO-720WGN-AM
Anisimov Earning His Feathers As A Chicago Blackhawk
When Stan Bowman traded away Brandon Saad two off-seasons ago, there were many upset fans. Saad, a fan favorite for 2 of the last 3 Blackhawks Stanley Cup Championships, was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a move that brought Artem Anisimov and highly touted rookie, Marko Dano to the Hawks. Saad, was due a hefty contract which the Hawks could not afford. So Bowman traded him and got plenty in return instead of just losing him to free agency.
Marko Dano was traded a year later to the Winnipeg Jets as part of a short-term lease for soon-to-be-free-agent, Andrew Ladd. Although that didn't pan out, , Anisimov, then 27, was the cog that Bowman had been looking for.
The Hawks had been in dire need of a second line center for quite a while. When the Saad trade was complete, it took Bowman no time at all to sign Anisimov to a 5-year extension. Many were not sure what they were getting with Anisimov other than a 6 year veteran who had somewhat underachieved since coming into the league.
Shortly after Anisimov was signed, another signing was made that proved Anisimov more valuable than his play on the ice. KHL phenom, Artemi Panarin, referred to as the Russian Patrick Kane was signed. Panarin, speaking very little Englsih, relied heavily on Anisimov as a translator. With Anisimov's help during practices and in games, Panarin turned out to be the Calder Trophy winner for NHL Rookie of the Year honors. Patrick Kane won the Art Ross Trophy for most points in the league, along with Hart Trophy for MVP of the league. Who was the center of that line? Artem Anisimov.
Last year, Anisimov scored 20 goals for just the 2nd time in his career. His 42 points were 2 shy of a career high. This year, through 30 games, Anisimov is on pace to shatter all personal records, as he already has 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points, .
Although Anisimov is a big center, winning faceoffs have proven to be a bit of a struggle at times. Not all of which is his fault. Wingers are a big part of winning faceoffs as well. And although Panarin and Kane are two of the deadliest linemates in the league, they are not very big which tends to allow them to be pushed off pucks at the faceoff dot.
What Anisimov brings most desperately is something that the Blackhawks have not had since Dustin Byfulgien was on the team. Then head coach, Denis Savard, had talked about "Commit to the Indian" because no one brought net presence to their game. Willingness to take a puck off the inside of one's ankle to make a play. This, Anisimov did no more than two weeks ago and hobbled off the ice. Anisimov's size and presence can bring frustration to any goalie in the league. Last year, Anisimov, although he may not have gotten a point on the play, screened goalies at least a half dozen times as either Kane or Panarin scored.
This year, Anisimov's game has turned into not only screening goalies, but staying in the dirty areas in front of the net to pick up the loose rebounds and getting those dirty goals.
As mentioned, Anisimov is in the first of his 5 year contract extension. At what price? A mere $4.5 million, which if he keeps these stats up, Bowman has made yet another steal of the century. That saved money, will be needed to help try and retain Artemi Panarin, who is rumored to be seeking $5-$6 million per year on a long term contract.
In the meantime, Anisimov is proving his worth in gold on making the Blackhawks a favorite to bring home Lord Stanley's Cup again. And if the Hawks do, they can no doubt attribute that to Anisimov. Which means, Chicago would be ready to throw an Arty Party!
Darling Steals Another Win For Blackhawks, 2-1, Over Rangers
The Chicago Blackhawks found themselves playing the New York Rangers for the 2nd time in the last 3 games. And in 3 of the last 5 meetings between the two teams, the score has been 1-0. Each of the last 3 contests, the road team has won the game. This game was no different as the Hawks squeaked out a 2-1 victory at Madison Square Garden.
Scott Darling and Antti Raanta have been outstanding for both of their teams as of late. Both started where they left off as after 20 minutes, there was no score.
In the 2nd, one would say the flood gates were open as both teams combined for 3 goals in the period. The Hawks got on the scoreboard as Trevor van Riemsdyk joined a rush and received a pass in the slot from Artemi Panarin and snapped it past Raanta for a 1-0 lead on his first of the year. It was short lived as Jesper Fast made a nice play to swat the puck out of mid air as it spurted over the top of the net and he whacked it past Darling to tie the game at 1.
With less than two minutes remaining in the frame, Artem Anisimov scored his 13th goal of the year as he took a pass from a streaking Brian Campbell from behind the net and buried it behind Raanta for a 2-1 lead.
The third period was another goalie clinic by both goalies. This time Darling was the winner with some remarkable standout saves.
Darling's free agent status at the end of this year has been brought up. When asked about it after tonight's game, he said, "I'm auditioning for the Blackhawks right now. I want to be a Blackhawk." Let's hope that he does. He's building himself up for a nice pay raise at the end of the year.
Notable Mentions: Both, Jonathan Toews and Brent Seabrook returned to the lineup after recovering from injuries. Neither appeared on the score sheet, but they were both effective in their return. Anisimov's GWG now was his 6th of the year. That ties him for the league lead in that category.
1st - CHI - Scott Darling - 33 saves, SO
2nd - CHI - Artem Anisimov - (1G 1A)
3rd - NYR - Antti Raanta - 24 saves, .923 SV%
Next game: Thursday, December 15th, Away vs. New York Islanders, 6PM CT, TV-CSN, RADIO-WGN720AM
Hossa, Darling, Help Blackhawks Beat Stars, 3-1
The Chicago Blackhawks came into tonight's game scoring 6 goals in their last 4 games. They were hoping to get their scoring touch back against a Dallas Stars team that has only won twice in their last seven games. They responded with netting 3 goals behind Stars' goaltender, Kari Lehtonen, on their way to a 3-1 victory.
After a scoreless first period, Dallas got onto the scoreboard early in the 2nd, as a 4-on-2 ended with Devin Shore scoring his 5th of the year to give the Stars a 1-0 lead.
Less than a minute later, it was the ageless Marian Hossa, with his 15th goal of the year to tie the game at 1. Ten minutes later, Artem Anisimov had a puck deflect off of him and in the back of the net for his 12th of the season to give the Hawks a 2-1 lead.
In the 3rd, Artemi Panarin scored on a one-timer from an impossible angle to put the nail in the coffin to make it a 3-1 Blackhawks lead.
Scott Darling had another strong game with a 23 save performance for the win. Quenneville on the play of Darling, "The one thing that has been consistent this year has been our goaltending."
Notable Mentions: Marian Hossa's goal was his 514th of his career, putting him ahead of ex-Blackhawk, Jeremy Roenick for 38th on the All-Time goal list. Ryan Hartman had a strong game with an assist, 4 shots and 3 takeaways. Niklas Hjalmarsson led the way again for the Hawks with 4 blocked shots.
Three Stars of the Night
1st - CHI - Marian Hossa - (1G)
2nd - CHI - Ryan Hartman - 1A, 4 shots, 3 Takeaways
3rd - CHI - Scott Darling - 23 saves, .958 SV%
Next game: Tuesday, December 13th, Away vs. New York Rangers, 6PM CT, TV-NBCSN, RADIO-720WGN-AM
Raanta Outlasts Darling As Depleted Blackhawks Lose To Rangers, 1-0, In OT
Antti Raanta and Scott Darling put on a goalie clinic at the United Center tonight as an Original Six matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers ended in a 1-0, Ranger victory in overtime.
The Blackhawks had two days rest as the Rangers came to town, but they were without some key members, (Toews, Seabrook, Crawford). The Rangers played the night before in Winnipeg. It isn't often that Henrik Lundqvist sits out back to back games, but Raanta had been hot as of late and he showed it again tonight.
The game was scoreless midway through the 3rd period, when Marian Hossa scored an apparent go-ahead goal, only to have it overturned as Hossa had been offside. But it was Nick Holden who had the game-winner, just :55 seconds into overtime, after a bad shift change for the Hawks.
Both Raanta and Darling had highlight reel saves throughout the game. Raanta improves his career record at the United Center to an incredible, 15-0-3. Darling suffered the loss. He had gone 2 regulation games without giving up a goal till the OT goal. His previous game was a 4-0 shutout on Tuesday against the Arizona Coyotes.
Three Stars Of The Game
1st - NYR - Antti Raanta - 26 saves, shutout
2nd - NYR - Nick Holden - 1G
Notable mentions: For the 3rd time in their last 5 meetings, the Blackhawks and Rangers skate to a 1-0 score. Patrick Kane took a hard hit and hit his head against the boards. He left the | 5,321 |
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Carrington Villa: Hostage One
Carrington Villa: Hostage One is the fourth level in Perfect Dark.
2 Special Agent
3 Perfect Agent
3.1 Laptop Sentry Gun practice
3.2 Strategy
4 LTK
5 DLTK
1:15 strategy
Firstly, run straight forward and look downwards at the first executor. Shoot as soon as you can then pull right slightly to zap the other one. Ideally this should be done in two fast shots about a second apart - in practise three shots in 1.5-2 seconds will suffice.
Whirl left and left-strafe for the corner of the observatory, switch to unarmed as you slide along the side, jink around the small corner and hug the inside wall as you let-strafe onwards. Mind the small outcroppings on the walls. Jump off the edge at between 0:10 and 0:11. You should already be strafing a good distance along the next wall before you hit the ground - hug it!
Zoom along hugging the corners as closely as you dare and when you get to the T-junction don't even look where you are going as you head left. Blue walls should blur past your vision and once you enter the sniper area at 0:20 or less. Aim so that the stairs you're aiming for are JUST offscreen to the left. Speed-strafing does not take you straight diagonally! With some knowledge, experience and skill you can judge exactly when the steps come up on the left and dive up them (still left-strafing - you left-strafe all the way up to this point). You may get a boost from the sniper at this point.
As you reach the top of the first flight of steps spin the joystick right a bit and switch to right-strafing like lightning. Go up the steps, steer the joystick left so that you hurtle straight across the balcony, then let go of the joystick and hit B with your left thumb as you pass in front of the door. Move your thumb back instantly and steer the joystick still further left and direct yourself down the middle of the door. You should still hold C-up and C-right throughout this whole manoeuvre, opening the door at 0:27.5 or thereabouts.
Twist down the stairs and bolt diagonally across the hall at the bottom towards the blue corridor. Dive along this and the next, strafe across the lounge dodging left slightly to avoid the couch. This is your first chance to grab a CMP-150 - sometimes a guard is positioned in the middle of the lounge for some reason. Disarm him if he comes near you. Spin left down the stairs... still holding right-strafe.
Downstairs, again, you need to know exactly what direction speed-strafing sends you so you pass the corner of the curved wall in the right place. You may also get a second chance to grab the CMP-150 from the guard here if he runs across into your path. Swirl the stick left a bit more and aim for the door. Let go of the stick as you bolt for the door and hit B as you pass the left edge it. Your thumb should be back on the stick as you reach the middle of the door and turn left slightly to dive through it. Go right and zoom down the inside edge of the stairs, and just before you land on the ground at the bottom (at 0:41-0:42), switch back to left-strafing. Smack B with your left thumb once more as you reach the big doors - it's easier because the doors are bigger - and left-strafe in and along the tunnel to the panel area.
Cross the threshold between sand and steel catwalk at around 0:45-0:47. The guard between the two panels is a pain if he runs in any direction except right - if he gets in the way, and you still have no gun, you could try disarming him. Since you're left-strafing, switch to right-strafing at the turn in the catwalk and go straight across to the far panel where you should hit B. Then left-strafe away and hit B again as you pass the second panel - listen out hard for the beeps as you hit the panels to make sure you got them. Turn, and right-strafe all the way back along the catwalks to the first corner in the sandy tunnels.
At this corner a bunch of guards will have caught up by now, and this is your fourth chance to nab a machine gun. Knowing exactly where they are gonna be, hit Z - you're still on Disarm, remember - to steal one of their CMP-150s as you dash past.
Switch back to right-strafing at the next corner, switch to the CMP-150 if you have it during this briefly peaceful moment, and continue to right-strafe to the final panel. Check your clock - 0:55 is what you should be aiming for here. Activate the panel as quickly as possible from side-on and turn around and RIGHT-strafe back in the opposite direction.
Here's your fifth and last chance to grab a CMP-150: the last guard before the lower basement. If this fails you're up the creek and you might as well quit. Disarm him as you pass on the outside, then hit A to switch to the CMP-150 as soon as possible in preparation for the first shock trooper. Stab B at the door as you switch strafe directions, and then left-strafe through. As you bounce down the steps the "Windmill activated" sign will vanish and you can check your time - 0:59-1:01 is the target.
Open fire with your CMP-150 along the right wall of the right-hand tunnel to blow away the first shock trooper, and run through him without slowing AT ALL. DO NOT reload now. You should have over 20 bullets left as you strafe to the next two shock troopers. Stay as far away as possible from them to save time, and shoot the left one first. Just spray at about chest height and you're guaranteed a kill since it's Agent. This bit should take a minimal amount of time.
Right-strafe away down the corridor reloading as you go. Pass the upward-leading corridor at 1:04-1:07. Head for the far door and turn to face straight forwards as you open it and spray the trooper ahead of you. Turn right and run around the right-hand side of the wine rack, spraying the second trooper wildly before you pass the rack. If you're lucky you'll get him. You might even catch his ammo. Hit pause IMMEDIATELY after you shoot the second trooper, select Unarmed and then CMP-150 from your inventory to reload nice and quickly. Zoom on.
The next trooper should be shot while you wait for an instant at the corner, then turn around and strafe so that you can shoot the next one in a similar fashion. This particular shock trooper is a nasty one - sometimes he runs away making your job easier, sometimes he crouches with his face in the wine rack, making it very tough. Then the next one is the most random in his positioning. If he's behind the wine rack shoot him through the bottles. If he's moved, run and shoot him as you pass the corner, WITHOUT slowing down, but making sure you keep at least four bullets in reserve. He can be in any number of places. Ideally he is in your path but many times he's hiding right behind the corner in wait for you. It's a lottery.
Finally, pass the last wine rack and pray to the gods of gaming that when you empty your magazine at the last shock trooper, at least two of the bullets hit him hard enough to kill him and make him drop the keycard. Run through his collapsing corpse and then turn and open the door, backing off so it opens smoothly. Assuming, of course, that you managed to not leave any troopers wounded behind you. :)
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Skip the whole cinema. Run forwards as the sniper rifle comes out, pushing your stick forward so you arrive at the ledge pointing almost directly at the first executor. Hit R to zoom in. You won't often get a perfect shot, but you'll be able to pull the stick up or down to shoot him instantly, then pull the stick right a bit, shoot again, then run. The two shots should come about a second and a half, maybe two seconds apart. The fastest physically possible is around 0.75 seconds, but split-seconds aren't critical this early in the game.
Release R and whirl left 45 degrees, then speed-strafe left around the corner of the observatory. Hit A to switch to Unarmed, zigzag through the small chicane. Switch to Disarm now if you haven't already done so. Ignore the guard on the left, hug the right-hand wall, still left-strafing.
When you get to the ledge (0:10 exactly), switch to right-strafing and go diagonally right, heading for the guard on ground level. He'll drop to the ground but he'll be upright when you reach him (unless he ducks, which sometimes happens. Unlucky, just restart). Disarm him as you reach him, then turn right a bit, still right-strafing, and head along the rock, once again taking the optimum route.
Don't hug the left wall in the next long cavern. Instead, go around the RIGHT of the guard here, switching to the CMP-150 nice and early as you do so. Aim upwards slightly as you run, turn left once you're around him and open fire at the sniper on the pillar here as you run straight forwards down the steps. You'll here him shout "My gun!" if you hit him - this is because if you kill him within about 35 seconds or so, he drops a second CMP-150 for you. However this is of no use on this run so don't hang around.
The reason you go around the right of the guard instead of the left is - speed. By this method, you don't ever actually stop running, and picking off the sniper is actually fairly easy while on the run. Ordinarily, you'd have to stop below the pillar, aim upwards, and shoot him, then start running again. Not only does coming to a complete halt lose you loads of time, it's also fiddly and uncertain trying to shoot the sniper and not the pillar he's standing on. Then you have reaction times to worry about when you start running again after he dies. My method eliminates all that at the cost of a fractionally longer route, and the extra time is made up anyway, see?
Right-strafe into the large sniper area and avoid the route you'd normally take on Agent, as this isn't the best way to take out the snipers. Instead, you should be running further right and aiming up on the left where the next sniper appears, positioned distantly on the roof. You only have a very small amount of time to shoot him as a rock outcropping gets in the way, so unless you're feeling lucky, you should stop for a fraction of a second to fire a decent volley of bullets at him. The crosshair is a faint green on a blue background, making it hard to see, it's a shame but I'm afraid nothing can be done to make it easier to see, except pressing R, which is NOT recommended, it wastes far too much time. Waiting to check that he's dead is optional. From this distance, it's hard to tell until you see the death animation running, which wastes a second. I think it's worth just running regardless, but it all depends how often you manage to shoot him.
After this sniper, turn right to face the one nearby on the roof, which is much easier to shoot. Squeeze off another volley of bullets in his chest as you run diagonally towards him (no strafing, they make it too difficult). Finally, turn left to face the sniper high up on the roof in front of you. Run towards him and fire a third volley at him. Try to leave a bullet or two remaining in your CMP-150 so that it doesn't reload automatically. This makes the sniper rifle come out later (which is the next bit).
Once this last sniper is dead, you should be standing close to the steps. Turn ninety degrees left and left-strafe straight up them, switching to the sniper rifle as you run, and switching to right-strafing as you reach the turn in the steps. I was running up these steps at 0:29 on my best run. 0:33 is perfectly acceptable.
Reach the top, dive for the front wall and hit R to aim at the two snipers that are just near each other straight ahead. One of them is easy to hit fast, but the other, positioned on the harbour wall, is a VERY small target. You're expected to take about a second longer on these two snipers than you did on the first two executors. Many times you may end up wasting your entire sniper rifle clip shooting at the further sniper - you could restart if this happens, it all depends how lucky you're feeling.
There is on other factor to consider. There is one sniper over to your left who'll be shooting at you while you do this. You'll probably be hit (and knocked sideways a long way) at least once before you leave this balcony. If you're fast you can take out both snipers before he hits you, but otherwise he'll make aiming a misery. Just another point to consider, there.
After those two snipers are dead, turn and run for the door. Make sure you open it OK, this bit seems to get messed up very often. The doors don't cooperate as much as they should. You'll be entering the door at around 0:39 on a very good run to 0:47 on a bad run. 0:41-0:44 is what you should be aiming for. Turn right and left-strafe along the wall inside, switching to the CMP-150. Open the door and you'll be facing right at the penultimate sniper. There might be a guard waiting behind the door if you're unlucky - ignore him but try not to let him slow you down. Run forwards into the little square balcony, shooting the sniper, then turn around in the alcove-type area to aim at the last sniper, on the roof. He should be easy to hit, but he isn't because the auto-aim always wants to point at the guards on ground level. Use the target now if you like, or the guards might behave themselves, making things easier. After shooting he last sniper, don't reload yet, but turn left and open this door - which is also known to be uncooperative.
Reload and switch to Disarm inside as you bound down the stairs. Turn left at the bottom and strafe across the kitchen at anywhere from 0:50 to 1:01. 0:54 is what you should aim for on a good run.
Whirl left down the stairs - from now on the level is almost exactly like Agent, but there are a few minor points to consider. Firstly, the amount of ammo you'll have left for the shock troopers is noticeably smaller than you would on Agent. This makes disarming at least one guard on the way down to the lower basement a necessity. The other point will come up later...
Right-strafe across the area with the curvy wall and disarm the guard if he comes nearby. Keep going past the end of the wall, turn left, open the door and slide down the stairs. Switch to left-strafing at the bottom of the stairs and open the door, then run peacefully into the generator area. You should arrive at the area with the two panels at around 1:01-1:06.
Right-strafe across the middle and hope that the guard gets out of your way. If you want a bit of a safety margin on your ammo in the lower basement, you could try to disarm him but this isn't absolutely necessary. Right-strafe across and hit B to activate the panel. Whirl left and left-strafe away, activating the other panel as you pass it. You can stop briefly if you think it's necessary. It's very important to have the sound turned up loud in this area, otherwise you won't be able to hear whether the panels have been activated or not - relying on the on-screen messages is NOT a good plan, as they come up way too late.
As you round the corner, hit Z once to have a chance of disarming the pursuing guards waiting at the corner as you blur past. Actually seeing them as you pass is optional. ;) Switch to right-strafing at the next corner, activate the main panel from side-on, then right-strafe away again. Bring out your CMP-150 as you run, turn left more than 90 degrees at the corner, open the door, and dive down.
Open fire all along the right-hand wall as you reach the bottom, to murder the first shock trooper and collect his ammo. Don't reload but carry on running towards the next two. Shoot the one on the left first as he comes into view earlier. Make sure you spend slightly more than the usual amount of ammo on these guys. On SA they require a little bit more killing than on Agent, meaning you may leave either or both of them alive if you just spray like in Agent. The same applies to all the other shock troopers on this level. Break right, and reload as you run for the next door, passing the stairs at around 1:19-1:26. Shoot the trooper ahead - make SURE you shoot him enough - and then the other guy to your right, through the shelves.
Pause, go to your inventory, select Unarmed, then CMP-150 again, to reload fast. Run around to the final corridor. Right-strafe along, shoot the guard hiding behind the shelves, turn, left-strafe along, and shoot the other guy. This second shock trooper has a tendency to run away from you - this makes him easier to shoot than when he's hiding. Be grateful for small mercies.
If you experience some gunfire from the end of the corridor at this point, that means the next trooper has not moved from his position. If you don't, that means he's either moved, or he hasn't shot at you for some reason. In the last case, you should right-strafe out and shoot the shock trooper - you know where he's going to be by now, don't you? If he's still in his place, strafe straight around the shelves and machine gun the trooper from the side, and try to leave as much ammo as possible to take out the last shock trooper, because a reload now would hideously mess up the entire run. Finally, run towards the last trooper shooting him, run over his dead body to collect the key card, turn and open the door as fast as possible, and stand back - the level ends only when the door is fully opened.
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This is an excellent level to try your skill on. It'll test all your speed-strafing, aiming, shooting, planning, combat and improvisation skills to the limit.
Laptop Sentry Gun practice
This strategy hinges on a single thing - the Laptop Sentry Gun. If thrown in the correct place, and with a sufficient remaining quantity of ammunition, it will automatically take out all but two of the snipers, saving much time. For reference - you need 150 bullets or more for it to work.
Before you start going for this time, play the level a few times with Infinite Ammo (Laptop Sentry Gun), Invincible and All Guns turned on. At the start, turn and shoot the sniper across the harbour, then ignore the executors<|fim_middle|> downstairs and will still be at his post, with his back to you. Disarm him on the fly, and head up the kitchen stairs.
About now, Grimshaw will radio in informing you of the hackers. The hackers are stupid: even if they leave their computers to chase you, if they're not all dead by the end of the time limit, you've lost. Fortunately the limit is the easy part to beat. Health and ammo are the difficult factors.
Switch rapidly to your Laptop Gun as you shoot right through the kitchen and up the nearby stairs. Check the magazine and make sure you have at least 150 bullets. If not, don't bother quitting and restarting, you can still use the practise upstairs. Run through the door at the top to end up on the balcony, folding the thing up to throw (press B and Z) as you run in and take aim to throw it. Once thrown, you can stay and watch it to make sure it falls in the right place, but that's not essential. Pause and switch to Disarm again (as you now have zero ammo remaining) and open the next double doors.
Rapidly disarm both of the guards inside, making sure you get BOTH of them, even if it takes longer than you'd like or they manage to shoot you once or twice. Once weaponless they are effectively neutralised... more or less. More importantly, you now have 20 precious CMP-150 bullets. Run left and open the door out to the main entrance to the villa, run in under the porch and look up and right to find the last safe sniper. Shoot him - exactly one CMP-150 bullet will do the trick, so try not to waste them by hurrying.
With a further three or four guards from the main entrance area now on your tail, run back in the villa and right. Go right again into the large room with two guards and a hacker at the far end. Run in a few steps to vastly improve your chances of shooting the hacker, and empty your CMP-150 at him. Sometimes a guard will run across between you, this doesn't help but it doesn't necessarily mess everything up either. Once the clip is empty, leave. Don't bother waiting to see if you killed the hacker or not, as there are now about six guards chasing you, and even though two are unarmed they still have a nasty punch on them.
Now out of ammo for the second time, run down the stairs and right-strafe along the hall towards the room with the final two hackers, switching to Disarm again as you do so. About now, the Objective 2 Completed message will appear to inform you that the LSG has done its job. If not, never mind, keep going. Right-strafe into the room and whirl around, then disarm the left-hand hacker from behind to knock him out: this completes Objective 4 if you haven't already done so. Your CMP-150 will now come out automatically as you pick up the ammo, and for some reason, the other hacker won't have noticed your presence, so you have plenty of time to take aim and shoot him in the head with as few bullets as possible. If the Objective 3 Completed message now appears, this means you killed the hacker upstairs as well. Good job.
Turn and leave fast, heading back towards the kitchen. There are now roughly twenty guards on your tail, but luckily eight or so of them are upstairs still chasing after you. However the rest are scattered along the route between the kitchen table and the door to the lower basement. You may lose a lot of health or get killed if you run blindly towards them or pause for even a fraction of a second to shoot or disarm them. Switch to Disarm and just run, strafe, and dodge as fast as you possibly can past all of them, only disarming if someone gets in the way or you can do it without slowing. Remember that a target that is moving from side to side is harder to hit, and know the capabilities and behaviour of the guards. This bit is never the same twice. Just be lucky.
Run down the kitchen stairs and go LEFT around the wrong side of the curved wall panel. This will protect you from gunfire from the guards who are waiting in this area. There are usually a bunch of guards near the door to the next set of stairs, be especially careful not to get caught behind the doors. Zoom down the steps and change direction, there are sometimes more guards by this next door. Strafe through the basement switching to your CMP-150, open the door to the lower basement, and jump down to face the shock troopers.
Shoot the first trooper on the right just as you arrive and he starts to run away from you. CMP-150s are very powerful so use the minimum of ammo required, as you may have as few as 10 bullets remaining at this point. Grab his ammo and reload before going around the next corner to face the next two troopers, whom you should also shoot fast and efficiently. Grab their ammo and reload as you sprint back the way you came and into the second part of the lower basement.
Now, if you didn't complete all the required objectives upstairs, this shock trooper will not be there, preventing you from completing the mission. But if he is: open fire just as you open the door to take him out fast, then quickly dodge left and behind the wine rack to grab his ammo. Strafe out and shoot the other trooper quickly with the rest of your clip, then grab the ammo and pause-reload (pause, select Unarmed, select CMP-150, unpause).
Try not to get too jittery as you enter the final tunnel. Strafe along to the start of the second wine rack and use your vantage point to quickly murder the shock trooper hiding behind the first one. DO NOT RELOAD. Strafe out and hope that the trooper right at the end doesn't shoot you as you take out the second trooper in much the same way.
The penultimate trooper could be anywhere: right around the next corner, behind the shelves, anywhere. Just be prepared and improvise to get him killed as quickly as possible. Finally reload if necessary and shoot the last trooper fast and grab his keycard, whirl and run forward and hit B to open the door, then back up so it can open quickly.
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Retrieved from "http://www.speedrunwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Carrington_Villa:_Hostage_One&oldid=39952" | and go up from the jetty, then right along the front of the villa, then up the steps by the windmill. Go in the door here, across the kitchen and up the stairs in the hall. Open the door at the top and you end up on a small L-shaped balcony with a sniper dead ahead, one to your left, and one up and right. This is where you chuck the LSG from. Go forward and right slightly to face along the wall from the corner, turn right a bit, aim almost vertically upwards (so only a small part of the roof appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen), and throw the LSG. Watch it as it falls and it should land on the roof quite a long way away. Switch to your Sniper Rifle and zoom in to watch the thing whirl around and shoot all the snipers except one. Now open the door on the right and go through the lounge and out again to the pillared area. Look up and left to find the last sniper, and shoot it.
If the "Objective 1 Completed" message appears, you threw the LSG in the right place. If not, restart and practice some more until you can consistently throw it correctly. Once you're ready, you can start practicing for the real run. Remember to turn all the cheats off first...
2:00 target
Skip the whole cinema and pause the game straight away. Select the Laptop Gun and whirl back and right to stand in the corner of the jetty facing across the harbour to the furthest sniper. Zoom in as the Laptop Gun unfolds and shoot him using less than ten bullets. Turn back around again and left-strafe past the two executors. Don't shoot them. The snipers do not start shooting at anybody until the two hostage executioners are killed. (This is to prevent them from automatically turning and shooting the hostage dead before you have a chance to rescue her, on A and SA.) Therefore, on PA, as killing the executioners is not an objective, it's a very good idea to leave them alive and just run away at high speed.
Right-strafe across the front of the villa and put your Laptop Gun away, selecting Disarm instead. Turn the corner and head around the thick pillar to the door on ground level. Open it (it opens outwards), then run in and disarm the guy here from behind. This will most often knock him out, completing Objective 4, but if it doesn't it's not critical. There's a dead-cert knockout guard who comes along at a later time. As long as you get the CMP-150, you're doing ok.
Run left and in through the next door leading down to the basement. Jump down the stairs and switch to left-strafing at the bottom. Cruise along and try to disarm the guard here as you pass, while not getting shot. Open the door as you pass him and right-strafe in, disarming the guy who comes up the side tunnel here as well. Carry on down the tunnel to where you find the area with the two computer panels. There's a guard in the middle here who's a real pain in the neck. If you want, you can pull out your CMP-150 at this point and shoot him as you run through the zigzagging metal catwalks, but it's possible usually to go in, activate the panels and leave while taking minimal damage, or sometimes none at all. You may even be able to disarm him on the way past although this only works if he runs in the right direction and it is somewhat fiddly to do while you also activate a pair of panels, which you should do like this:
Run in and left-strafe across the area with the two panels towards the bit of catwalk which is hidden from all the guards behind the far panel. Activate the panel as you zoom past and wait for a second behind the panel while the three guards in this area shoot at you. Right-strafe out again and activate the other panel on the way past, and head for the exit.
The only guards around in the corridor will be the ones you met on the way in, as long as you go fast enough. Since these will probably be weaponless, you don't need to worry about shooting them, but if some of them are still armed you should make a spirited attempt to disarm them on the way past, for safety reasons.
Follow the floor pipes along to panel number three, run into the large area under the windmill, activate the panel really fast from side-on, change direction and leave in about three seconds. If done at sufficient speed you will not get shot. Run back the other way, this time heading back upstairs out of the basement. The first armed guard which you ignored earlier will now have caught up: he arrives at the T-junction at the end of the corridor just at the same time as you do. There are about four or five more guards behind him, some still holding the basement door open (helpful) and the rest scattered between there and the top of the stairs. These guys need to be dodged and disarmed as much as possible. The critical element is speed: the faster you run, the less likely you are to get shot (and the more chance you have of completing the upstairs sections without dying a terrible death). If you are unable to disarm many guards do not fret, but if you end up taking ages getting past them, or lose lots of health, you need to improve your speed-strafing and dodging skills.
The door at the top of the stairs is usually still open when you get there but if you are too slow it may shut before you get there. Be warned that if anything it will be opened inwards so you may get caught behind one of the doors while you try to run through them. Go right, around the curved wall panel, and run up behind the guard posted here, who, against all logic, will not have heard a thing from | 1,223 |
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA SYNDROME. WHAT IS IT?
Sleep apnea is a very common problem. It is a breathing problem that occurs during sleep. Several types of apnea problems have been recognized, but by far the most common is Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It accounts for over ninety-five percent of the individuals who have problems with sleep apnea.
What is apnea? What is obstructive apnea? What does it do? Anyone who has been diagnosed with sleep apnea or has a loved one with sleep apnea should know the answers to these questions. Apnea occurs when breathing stops. Obstructive apnea happens when breathing stops because of obstruction of the airway.
The medical problem – Obstructive Sleep Apnea – is a syndrome. A syndrome is a grouping of signs, symptoms and findings, which when placed together, are considered to be a medical condition. Syndromes are usually diagnosed by a person's symptoms, physical findings and laboratory abnormalities. The Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome is a combination of varying degrees of sleep symptoms, sleep test abnormalities and to a lesser degree, abnormalities in the physical examination. Apnea events interrupt sleep and symptoms result, but apnea is much more than symptoms. There are long-term consequences.
Apnea means "no breath." When people have sleep apnea problems they are suffering from interruptions in their breathing while asleep. With the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, the interruptions in breathing occur when the airway becomes blocked during sleep. The chest and diaphragm are making efforts to pull air into the lungs, but the passageway to the lungs is blocked. Figure One shows a five-minute tracing of a normal sleep test. It shows a snoring microphone recording (no snoring is seen on this record), electrocardiogram, flow of air through the nose and mouth, chest and abdominal wall movements, and the level of oxygen saturation.
Figure Two shows five minutes of severe sleep apnea. Note the loud snoring, the absence of airflow (shaded areas on the flow channel), changes in respiratory effort in the chest and abdomen, and the changing oxygen levels.
Breathing is an act that we do not have to think about. It occurs regularly, without conscious thought and is regulated by physiologic factors. We breathe when we do because of the controls built into our body's respiratory system. The levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in our blood, the sensations of our muscles in the chest and diaphragm and the amount of acid in the blood, are all factors that determine the depth and frequency of our breaths. During sleep, our breathing is under the same controlling factors. When obstruction to the airway occurs, the sensors that control our breathing note that change and then cause an increase in the physical effort to breathe. As a result of the effort, air begins to move again.
These obstructive events occur over and over again. As seen in Figure Two in someone with the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, they occur many times per hour. The events can result in total blockage of the airway (apnea), partial obstruction of the airway (hypopnea), or a lesser degree of obstruction (airflow reductions with arousal). These events have varying effects on the person who has them.
The majority of complaints from patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome focus on the quality of sleep. The person frequently does not sleep well, often has non-refreshing sleep and complains of daytime sleepiness. Almost any symptom related to the quality of sleep or the ability to sleep may be reported. Frequently reported symptoms are listed in Table One.
The obstruction of the airway that causes the syndrome is reversible. In fact, it comes and goes. It occurs only during sleep, usually in individuals who have little awareness of the events. While awake these individuals breathe without problems. While the reason obstruction occurs remains under<|fim_middle|> APENA MEASURED?
The number of significant obstructive events that occur per hour measures the severity of obstructive sleep apnea. The events are reported as the apnea/hypopnea index (AHI). Symptoms usually are more frequent and intense as the AHI increases. Essentially all insurance companies use the AHI to indicate the presence of obstructive sleep apnea and rate its severity. Medical studies have confirmed that the long-term complications associated with obstructive sleep apnea do increase as the number of events per hour increases.
The higher the AHI measured during a sleep test, the greater the risk of medical complications. It has been demonstrated that an AHI of less than five has no long-term risk. However, an AHI of greater than thirty predicts a very high risk of developing problems. Obstructive sleep apnea is rated: AHI of five to fourteen – mild, AHI of fifteen to thirty – moderate, and AHI of greater than thirty – severe.
Other sleep test measurements also influence the reviewing physician. Individuals who show very long apneas (thirty to ninety seconds), very low blood oxygen levels and heart rhythm disturbances with the apneas, may be considered to have severe obstructive sleep apnea even when the AHI is only mildly or moderately increased. In addition, patients have been recognized who have symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea even when the AHI is less than five. These patients' symptoms usually resolve on positive airway pressure therapy. | research, physicians now know a great deal about the site of the obstruction and individuals who develop obstructive sleep apnea.
The site of the obstruction occurs in the upper airway. That is the area above the larynx (voice box). The larynx and the airway below are held open by rings of cartilage and do not collapse. However, above the larynx the reversible obstruction occurs at the base of the tongue or at the soft palate. People with obstructive sleep apnea are essentially choking in their sleep.
Figure Three shows the normal anatomy of the upper airway. The obstruction in sleep apnea occurs above the larynx.
Physicians have a good idea of the mechanism that results in the obstruction. The vast majority of individuals have no abnormalities of their airways. Their throats show normal tissue in normal places. For a great deal of time it was thought that a specific reason for the apneas would be discovered. However, that has not been the case. A few individuals have significant and obvious problems in their airways: enlarged tonsils, enlarged adenoids, growths or birth defects in their jaw area. These abnormalities result in a small upper airway that obstructs easily upon reclining. Uncommonly, severe hypothyroid problems result in obstructive sleep apnea.
The reversible obstructions occur mostly in normal throats. Over the past thirty years doctors have investigated why the obstructions occur and how they occur. It is clear that a large number of overweight people have obstructive sleep apnea. It has been found that when morbidly obese individuals with sleep apnea lose weight, the obstructive sleep apnea will go away about fifty-percent of the time.
Thin people have obstructive sleep apnea, too. Men, women and children have obstructive sleep apnea. They may be tall, short, thin or stocky. Studies have shown that five to fifteen percent of the American population has some degree of obstructive sleep apnea. After studying thinner individuals and obese patients who still have obstructive sleep apnea after weight loss, medical specialists are beginning to come to the conclusion that there are two major factors that result in the obstructions. The two factors are: 1) the degree of muscle relaxation that occurs in the upper airway muscles during sleep and 2) the size and shape of the throat.
Figure Four demonstrates the site of obstruction for the majority of patients with the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. The arrow shows the area where the palate and tongue obstruct the airway during sleep.
WHAT DOES OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA DO?
The obstructive events have two major effects. First, the events cause a disruption in the sleeping patterns of the brain and second, the events place a stress on the cardiovascular system. When the obstructions occur, the brain senses that the breathing is not effective and breathing efforts are increased. The effort needed to open the obstruction can awaken the sleeper, or at least cause the person to change to a lighter stage of sleep. These events result in release of stress hormones, changes in heart rate, changes in blood pressure, a drop in the blood oxygen level and other changes.
Apnea will ruin a night's sleep. People perceive that sleep is a quiet, inactive time. However, sleep is a very active time for the brain. Imaging studies demonstrate that during sleep the brain functions at a high level in a rhythmic pattern. It could be interpreted as 'when we sleep, the brain works and the body rests'. The obstruction of the airway, apnea, disrupts the rhythmic pattern of the brain during sleep. This pattern will be restarted over and over again, but the obstructive events interrupt the processes. A few individuals will wake when the obstructions occurs, but most will have no idea what is happening. They will complain of a bad night, feel like they haven't slept or feel sleepy during the day. It affects each person differently, but for everyone, sleep is disturbed at some level by the obstructive events and symptoms usually follow. Symptoms and patients' comments are listed in Table One.
The second effect of obstructed breathing is on the cardiovascular system. When an obstruction occurs, it results in a release of catecholamines (adrenal stress hormones) and changes in blood pressure and heart rate. The oxygen level drops repeatedly, often to dangerously low levels. Individuals with the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome suffer these events repeatedly night after night, week after week, and year after year. The cumulative effect results in medical problems. Patients with sleep apnea have higher rates of elevated cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes. Patients with a high number of obstructive events die significantly younger than those who do not have apnea problems. Many other medical conditions are also thought to occur more frequently when apnea is present.
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It was great to<|fim_middle|> great. Your sister's stall looks like it has lots of gorgeous treasures, especially all those cushions.
Oh WOW, thank you for your comments they mean so much to me. | see all our family and catch up on so many things that time allowed.
I was really lucky this visit I was actually able to visit my sisters' seafront stall (the last one for the season). As usual they produced some lovely pieces and attracted a good crowd, they are so talented. Of course I took some photos and am now busy copying their items in miniature.
Before I started my miniaturising of their pieces I just had the urge to make something for the inside of some lanterns I bought ages ago and have had nothing in them and so they looked a little sorry for themselves. This first one I have filled is just put together with my pieces that I have made and have just stuffed into drawers or boxes. This is when I need my sisters here as I could just give them the boxes and they would just know what goes together, whilst I take ages 'phaffing' around not really getting anywhere!
I love dogs and have been making a few with my 3D Printer, you will see one curled up in the photos. I have a few Westie ones also. My garden ornaments I have been making for ages now (must put some on my site !
The garden minis in the lantern look beautiful.
I agree with Faby, Your lantern display is Superb, with a serene and feminine atmosphere that is visually Beautiful as well as Inviting!
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Industry Visionary and Thought Leader Michael Cobb Joins Best Places in the World to Retire Advisory Board
By Chuck Bolotin
Oro Valley, Arizona, USA—August 22, 2016— Best Places In The World To Retire announced today that Michael Cobb will join the Best Places in the World to Retire Advisory Board.
Chuck Bolotin, Best Places' Vice President of Business Development and Co-Founder, said, "It would not be possible to overstate the experience and credibility Mike Cobb brings to the Best Places team. Mike is a true innovator and unquestioned thought leader in fields ranging from overseas banking to envisioning and then building entire communities abroad where before, there was nothing. Along the way, Mike has mastered multiple, diverse fields, including international finance, mortgage financing, business financing, property management, construction, marketing and sales, and even community planning. And around it all, very importantly, Mike has developed a very well earned reputation for<|fim_middle|>, Creating Communities that Evoke Familiar Melodies
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Funded and run by an experienced group of entrepreneurs and investors based primarily in Southern Arizona and utilizing an innovative business model, Best Places In The World To Retire solves the problems of two groups of people: 1) those searching for "no spin," organized, balanced, diverse and credible information about moving, doing business, or visiting abroad; and, 2) for profit organizations seeking new clients and and non-profit organizations seeking new donors and volunteers.
The main areas of the site are: 1) Community Q & A, with thousands of answers to questions, provided by a community of experts; 2) Location Advisor, a real time, interactive, fun and informative questionnaire that recommends the best places to live; 3) Expat Stories, where real expats tell their experiences; and, 4) Marketplace, where for-profit and non-profit organizations have their commercial listings, all tied into the questions they answered and the stories they posted. The study Expats: Expectations and Reality, Expat Reports: Is it Cheaper to Live Abroad and the eBook Panama– the 62 Things You Must Know, by Jet Metier, is available for free download here.
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Alan Alexander, Chairman of the Best Places Advisor Board, commented, "When we were conceiving the business plan for Best Places in the World to Retire, we kept hearing or reading about Mike Cobb. What impressed us was that, in an industry where there is an enormous amount of fluff, over-hype and just plain misinformation, Mike stood out as a straight shooter, and someone who was more interested in building for the long term, on a solid foundation built on credibility and providing value to all stakeholders. We are thrilled to have Mike Cobb on our team."
"I am pleased to serve as an Advisory Director for Best Places in the World to Retire," said Cobb. "Chuck and his team are providing a real time Q&A format for people who want to know what their options are, what it's like, and how to get connected into a new community once they move overseas. The best part is that the answers to queries are being answered by expats who are 'walking the walk'; people the new arrivals are likely to meet and get to know upon arriving to a new home. It's a new twist on the bulletin boards of the past, with a focus on the future of lifestyles overseas. Chuck is a forward thinker, a big thinker, and someone who really cares about the ultimate experience of people who pick up and move to the region. His work is pioneering in a pioneering industry."
"Having Mike Cobb is a real 'feather in our cap'", Bolotin said. "On a very important level, it announces that Best Places in the World to Retire has 'arrived'. We look forward working with Mike to help to build a better future for the industry and for all the people we serve who are looking for a better life abroad."
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Mid-Autumn Spectacular Show Held in Toronto, Canada (Photos)
September 26, 2008 | By Zhang Yun
(Clearwisdom.net) At 8:00 p.m. on September 24, 2008, the Divine Performing Arts held its first of seven performances of the Mid-Autumn Spectacular in the John Bassett Theatre in Metro Toronto Convention Centre, in Toronto, Canada.
"My Tinnitus is gone"
Ms. Fei, who came to Toronto nine months ago from Beijing, told the reporter with tears in her eyes, "I feel great today. My ears have had tinnitus for four years. When the first program was performed, I suddenly felt a drum sound in my ears. Later my ears became very comfortable and my tinnitus is now gone! I am very moved. I liked each program. The drum play was exciting. I don't have words to describe it. I should see more. My son and daughter-in-law gave me the best gift today by giving me the ticket. I have gained a lot."
Ms. Zheng from Guilin, China saw the show for the first time. She said, "In China I have never seen such a wonderful performance. I have been in Canada for two years and never thought that in this part of the world there would be such great performances of Chinese traditional culture. I especially liked the fairy dancing piece. It was so beautiful with nice backdrop scenes and music. I'll tell my daughter and son-in-law to see the show. It would a pity if they didn't see it."
"I am fortunate to have such a great gift for the Mid-Autumn Festival"
Mr. Fang and his wife from Chicago. Mr. Fang is director of the Art Troupe of Chicago Anliang Industrial and Commerce Association
Mr. Fang, director of Art Troupe of Chicago Anliang Industrial and Commerce Association, and his wife came to Toronto for a tour. They stayed in the same hotel as the Divine Performing Arts. Mr. Fang said, "After learning that they had a performance tonight, we came to watch. I am also working on music. The coordination of song and dance with music is very professional. The orchestra has a perfect combination of eastern and western musical instruments. There are Chinese drums and western musical instruments. The dancing and music match very accurately and the director is outstanding. I enjoyed the dancing and music."
He continued, "I am fortunate to have such a great gift for Mid-Autumn Festival. It is a predestined coincidence to come to see the performance."
"I'll come to see the show next year"
Ms. Jenny Lin and her husband from Guangzhou, China
Ms. Jenny Lin and her husband from Guangzhou, China came to see the show. Jenny said, "I have previously learned dancing. I didn't imagine that there were such professional dancers performing Chinese dance outside of China. I am very happy after seeing the show."
She continued, "The singers are first class, especially tenor Hong Ming. It is different from watching other shows. I have a feeling of being out of the secular world and refreshed. I'll recommend it to my friends. A group of my friends saw the show today and all are happy. I'll watch the show again next year."
The Mid-Autumn Spectacular show will present six more performances in the theater.
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Hope you had a chance to join us today for our #Car<|fim_middle|> on Twitter, and check out Carl's #MondayMotivation Vine video to see some of his favourite vegetarian ingredients. | lsCrew Twitter party! We had a blast and some lucky tweeps won some tasty SUBWAY gift cards!
Last week was all about getting back in gear! With fall in full swing (and television season right around the corner), it's so easy to trade your running shoes for slippers. That's why it's so important to get a routine going.
Now, on to this week's challenge straight from Carl Savard. SUBWAY Canada's Commit to Fit Ambassador. This week, your challenge is to try one new, vegetarian meal that incorporates several fresh veggies. You may have had a variety of vegetarian meals in the past, but the challenge is to try a new recipe, find a new source of protein or check out a new salad combination from SUBWAY® Restaurants. Fruits and vegetables are good for your overall health, but we often don't get enough in our regular diet. This week, focus on adding fresh vegetables wherever you can and trying new vegetarian meal options to boost your overall vitamin and mineral intake. If you're already a vegetarian, you've got a head start! Feel free to share your tips and recipes with the other #CarlsCrew members | 237 |
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"The Bizarro Jerry" is<|fim_middle|> On A Train is both tense and fast-paced; no surprise given the director, Alfred Hitchcock, as well as one of the screenwriters, the great Raymond Chandler. One of the most revered crime movies ever made, Strangers On A Train is now on Netflix, so get streaming. | one of my favorite Seinfeld episodes. From "Man Hands" to Elaine meeting the "bizarro gang" to George and the forbidden city, this Season 8 offering is a top-to-bottom masterpiece. One of the funniest sitcom plots of all-time ever is Kramer getting fired from a job he never had. The whole bit — especially Kramer filling his suitcase with crackers and the use of Sheena Easton's "9 to 5" — is gold, but one of the most under-appreciated lines of the episode is Kramer's response to his boss saying "It's almost as if you have no business training at all." Cosmo's retort? "Well, I'm uh, just tryin' to get ahead." That's such a strange yet brilliant response, and I absolutely love it. You can stream "The Bizarro Jerry" on Hulu.
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He was born in Karadivavi, a small village near Coimbatore. He did his undergraduate in Physics from Presidency College, Chennai, and then a Masters in Textile Technology at the College of Technology, Manchester, England.
He was the founding director of The South India Textile Research Association. For his contributions to building that institution, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Govt. of India in 1969.
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Jenkins, Roy
A brilliant new life of Britain's greatest modern prime minister Winston Churchill is an icon of modern history, but even though he was at the forefront of the political scene for almost sixty years, he might be remembered only as a minor player in the drama of British government had it not been for World War II. In this magesterial book, Roy Jenkin's unparalleled command of the political history of Britain and his own high-level experience combine in a narrative account of Churchill's astounding career that is unmatched in its shrewd insights, its unforgettable anecdotes,<|fim_middle|>1940s, when at last it was clear how vital Churchill was to the very survival of England. He evaluates Churchill's other accomplishments, his writings, with equal authority.Exceptional in its breadth of knowledge and distinguished in its stylish wit and penetrating intelligence, this is one of the finest political biographies of our time.
Publisher: New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2001.
Characteristics: xxi, 1002 p. :,ill (some col.) ;,25 cm.
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A well researched, honest presentation of an icon. Though, you will need a dictionary close at hand as the author writes to a very high level.
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Great Britain — Politics and Government — 20th Century | the clarity of its overarching themes, and the author's nuanced appreciation of his extraordinary subject.From a very young age, Churchill believed he was destined to play a great role in the life of his nation, and he determined to prepare himself. Jenkins shows in fascinating detail how Churchill educated himself for greatness, how he worked out his livelihood (writing) as well as his professional life (politics), how he situated himself at every major site or moment in British imperial and governmental life. His parliamentary career was like no other - with its changes of allegiance (from theConservative to the Liberal and back to the Conservative Party), its troughs and humiliations, its triumphs and peaks - and for decades almost no one besides his wife discerned the greatness to come. Jenkins effortlessly evokes the spirit of Westminster through all these decades, especially the crisis years of the late 1930s and the terrifying | 182 |
KANS<|fim_middle|> (2014). | AS CITY -- All-Star outfielder Alex Gordon has been named the Royals' recipient of Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association's Heart and Hustle Award for 2015.
The award honors active players who display passion for the game and carry out the values, spirit and tradition of the team.
The award is the only one voted on by former players.
"The professionalism, dedication and sacrifice he demonstrates on a daily basis represents the way baseball should be played and how the Kansas City Royals expect to be represented," Royals bench coach Don Wakamatsu said.
One player is chosen from each MLB team and an overall winner will be announced on Nov. 10 at the 16th Annual Legends for Youth Dinner in New York City. This event is the primary fundraiser for the series of free Legends for Youth Baseball Clinics.
Previous winners were: David Eckstein (2005), Craig Biggio (2006, 2007), Grady Sizemore (2008), Albert Pujols (2009), Roy Halladay (2010), Torii Hunter (2011), Mike Trout (2012), Dustin Pedroia (2013) and Josh Harrison | 254 |
Seven Things You May Not Have Known About... Jared Leto
There are so many things that we encounter on an almost daily basis that we never stop to think about some of the more interesting facts about them. From our favourite movies to food and makeup, we will attempt to bring you some random information that you will most definitely be able to use as a future party trick.
Given how excited everyone was to take a trip down memory lane yesterday and talk about My So-Called Life, we thought we would focus on the wonderful Jared Leto this week.
1. Brad Pitt looks directly at Jared Leto when he says "rock stars" in Fight Club.
We all remember Fight Club, we all remember this speech.
2. He dated Scarlett Johansson.
Yes, we all know that he was with Cameron Diaz for about four years but rumour has it that he actually dated Scarlett Johansson for a bit too. Yes, you are correct. They are too beautiful to be together.
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Jared was working on his album with Thirty Seconds to Mars and said he was committed to his music at the time with an album and upcoming tour. Yes, he turned down Clint Eastwood. He said at the time: "People did not understand how I could say no to Clint. But the record was coming out and I was committed."
4. He broke his nose on tour.
Jared got a little bit too invovled with the fans and basically broke his nose while running into the crowd. It didn't stop him finishing the gig. In fact, he said it was one of the best tours he was ever on.
5. He was once sent a severed ear by a fan.
Leto received the "gift" in the post with no note or explanation but decided he would keep it. He poked a hole in the ear and wore it on a necklace. No, honestly. He posted the pic to Instagram but has since removed it.
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6. Leto was sent the script for the Dallas Buyers Club years before he starred in it.
Leto once told McConaughey: "I ran into someone just an hour ago who sent me the Dallas Buyers Club script 15 years ago!" McConaughey was clearly shocked and said, "Oh, yeah? You read it 15 years ago?!" Leto replied, "I didn't read it." It turns out Leto was working too hard on his music at the time to concentrate on anything else.
7. He once lived in Haiti.
Leto lived in Haiti with his mother, who he has stated was a hippie, and returned there after the earthquake in 2010 to volunteer. He took photographs, published a book of his personal memories and then donated the money to the cause. What a guy.
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Host: Mathilde Frey
Guests: Dave Thomas and Jody Washburn
Relevant Verse: Daniel 10
Theme: Earthly crisis worked out on a cosmic stage
Leading Question: How does my prayer intersect with God's cosmic concern?
Between Daniel's confessional prayer in chapter 9 and the remarkable vision in chapter 10 a few years passed (539 B.C.E.–536 B.C.E). The events in Daniel 10 are dated to the first month of 536 B.C.E., the third year of King Cyrus. Over the course of these years, Daniel surely pondered over Gabriel's revelatory response about the Messiah who will die a violent death in order to make sure that God's covenant with His people prevails (Daniel 9:22–27). We do not know how Daniel received Gabriel's message at the time, as he does not disclose his reaction (which is different from all other parts in the book of Daniel where we are given insight into his state of mind after an important event or vision). Nevertheless, Gabriel's prophecy about the Messiah must have left him in an unspeakable condition, just as it would be with us when we receive a crucial message for our lives and possibly for those around us. No wonder, many of us struggle to respond or disclose our feelings<|fim_middle|> like a multitude and he identifies himself as divine: "I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold, I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Hades" (Revelation 1:15–18). In other words, the parallelism indicates that Daniel, like Ezekiel and John, had a theophany, where God himself came as human High Priest to him to the banks of the Tigris River.
When Daniel's companions, unable to see the appearance of the man as High Priest (Hebrew mareh, in Daniel 10:7, 8, 16), fled in fear, Daniel faced the man alone. As the High Priest man began to speak, an exhausted and fearful Daniel collapsed into a deep sleep. Only because of an act of divine strengthening, Daniel tottered on his legs, and the High Priest man told him to not fear: he was there in response to Daniel's prayer from a few years earlier when Gabriel delivered the messianic prophecy (Daniel 9:23). The High Priest man had heard Daniel's prayer, but the prince of Persia prevented him from coming. Michael intervened and helped against the prince of Persia, and so the High Priest man came to deliver his message to Daniel (Daniel 10:13–14).
The message was about what would happen to Daniel's people in a "time yet to come," which sent Daniel back to the ground, without breath, and in need of an additional divine touch. This time, Daniel is in need of great strength as he is called to be at peace and not be afraid (Daniel 10:19). The message he must understand is so important that it is written in the "Book of Truth" (Daniel 10:21). Michael's fight against hostile forces has been ongoing from the time when Daniel prayed for forgiveness and restoration in the first year of Darius (Daniel 9). This is also the when Cyrus issued the decree that the exiled people could return to their land and rebuild their city and the Temple. It seems that there were forces acting on a cosmic level and trying to hinder this important decree, and God had his hands full in fighting on behalf of His exiled people.
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Mission and Commission | in such a situation. And, the more important and consequential the message is, the harder it feels, and we take a much longer time to let others know what it means to us. For Daniel, it took about two years until we see him in mourning.
In terms of the international situation in Daniel's world, much had changed for the elderly politician in Babylon and for his people. The first exiles had returned to their homeland in Palestine following the decree of Cyrus in 538 B.C.E. Ezra 1:1-3 says:
In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken by Jeremiah, the LORD moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and to put it in writing: This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: "The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah. Anyone of his people among you–may his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem in Judah and build the temple of the LORD, the God of Israel, the God who is in Jerusalem."
Cyrus' decree, recorded on a clay cylinder in Akkadian cuneiform script, was discovered in the ruins of ancient Babylon in 1879 and contains the following text (emphasis mine):
I am Kurash [ Cyrus ], King of the World, Great King, Legitimate King, King of Babilani, King of Kiengir and Akkade, King of the four rims of the earth, Son of Kanbujiya, Great King, King of Hakhamanish, Grandson of Kurash, Great king, King of Hakhamanish, descendant of Chishpish, Great king, King of Hakhamanish, of a family which always exercised kingship; whose rule Bel and Nebo love, whom they want as king to please their hearts. When I entered Babilani as a friend and when I established the seat of the government in the palace of the ruler under jubilation and rejoicing, Marduk, the great lord, induced the magnanimous inhabitants of Babilani to love me, and I was daily endeavoring to worship him…. As to the region from as far as Assura and Susa, Akkade, Eshnunna, the towns Zamban, Me-turnu, Der as well as the region of the Gutians, I returned to these sacred cities on the other side of the Tigris the sanctuaries of which have been ruins for a long time, the images which used to live therein and established for them permanent sanctuaries. I also gathered all their former inhabitants and returned them to their habitations. Furthermore, I resettled upon the command of Marduk, the great lord, all the gods of Kiengir and Akkade whom Nabonidus had brought into Babilani to the anger of the lord of the gods, unharmed, in their former temples, the places which make them happy.
One can imagine the excitement among the exiles, when this proclamation was made. As for Daniel, he could have been more than eighty years old at this time, and Daniel 10 suggests that he left Babylon and lived in the city of Susa. His advanced age would have prevented him from joining those who returned to Palestine.
In Judah, the work on the rebuilding of the temple began with great joy:
When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests in their vestments and with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their places to praise the Lord, as prescribed by David king of Israel. With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: "He is good; his love to Israel endures forever." And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. (Ezra 3:10, 11)
This excitement, however, did not last long. Soon the people rebuilding Jerusalem were faced with serious difficulties. There was strong opposition especially to the rebuilding of the Temple. Ezra 4:4, 5 says:
Then the peoples around them set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to go on building. They hired counselors to work against them and frustrate their plans during the entire reign of Cyrus king of Persia and down to the reign of Darius king of Persia.
In Persia, Cyrus promoted his son, the crown prince Cambyses, to the position of co-regent. Cambyses was neither favorable nor generous toward the Palestinian provinces and may have even been religiously hostile toward the Jews.
With Gabriel's words about the Messiah, the Temple, and the holy city in mind while at the same time experiencing the upheavals in the newly established Persian empire and hearing about the difficult circumstances from his people in Jerusalem, Daniel decided for a most unusual period of mourning and fasting. Jacques B. Doukhan has noted that Daniel's fasting period happened in the first month of the year, the month of Nisan, when Jews celebrated the festival of Passover and fasting was not in order. During this time, to not eat meat and drink wine was not appropriate as eating the lamb and having four coups of wine was part of the ritual meals for Passover. Only an exceptionally tragic event could have been the reason for a Jew, to violate the Passover rituals. In the case of Daniel, this could very well be news about the interruption of the Temple constructions that warrented his three-week long fast. Also, the length of the fasting time was out of place, as Daniel took three weeks instead of the biblically instructed three days (Exodus 19:10–15; cf. Esther 4;16) (Doukhan, Secrets of Daniel, 158). At the end of the three weeks of mourning, on the 24th of the month Nisan, after the week of Passover concluded, a man dressed in linen appeared to Daniel at the Tigris River in an overwhelming vision. Doukahn further observes, "it is certainly not an accident that the vision occurs against the background of Passover, which celebrates the deliverance from Egypt and sets the mood for the Promised Land" (Secrets of Daniel, 159).
Question: In what circumstances have you felt the need for a special time of devotion, prayer, mourning and fasting?
The man Daniel saw, was wearing linen, a traditional priestly dress with a golden belt (cf. Exodus 28:4, 5, 8, 39; Leviticus 16:4, 23; Ezekiel 44:17). His face and body are aflame, gleaming like precious stone, eyes like flaming torches, and his voice projects like the sound of a multitude. Everything about him is in the superlative similar to another description of a man wearing linen in Ezekiel 9:2–3, but also has the other marks and is interpreted "as the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord" (Ezekiel 1:28). In a similar way, the divine being reappears in the book of Revelation, and there is also associated with the Passover feast wearing the same priestly garment and a golden sash (Revelation 1:13). His voice too resounds | 1,575 |
Cape Coral Historian Paul Sanborn dies at 93
Published: July 17, 2017 6:40 PM EDT
CAPE CORAL, Fla.<|fim_middle|> | A key figure in the city's history is gone.
Former civic leader and City Historian Paul Sanborn died Friday at the age of 93. He suffered a stroke July 11, the Cape Coral Daily Breeze reports.
"We're missing one of the greatest parts of Cape Coral that we'll ever have," friend Elmer Tabor said.
Sanborn played a pivotal role in the opening of Cape Coral Hospital and Cape Coral High School. He helped found the city's Rotary Club and served in the Chamber of Commerce and on the Lee County Mosquito Control District board.
He was named City Historian in 1996, and the city dedicated Paul Sanborn Park, near Hancock Bridge Parkway, in his honor in 2008.
"He was so honored to have this park named after him and be a place where children could come and play and just have fun," granddaughter Adrienne Colvin said.
Tabor worked as the marketing manager for the city's founders, Jack and Leonard Rosen.
"It was his job to be the face of the company," Tabor said. "And so he got the fun jobs. The fun job is opening the golf course, the fun job was opening the Yacht Club. So any of the social events or anything, Paul was the one to put it on."
If there was a need in the community, Sanborn jumped on it, Tabor recalled.
"One of the things that the community's lost is a very, very strong driver to make Cape Coral a better place than it is today," Tabor said.
He was also there when the country needed him in World War II, serving as a radio operator-gunner for the Army air corps.
He and his wife, Mildred, moved to Cape Coral in 1962, before it was incorporated.
Sanborn is survived by his three children, five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Faith Presbyterian Church on 4544 Coronado Parkway.
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July 15, 2013 Avalon, England
Arthurian England Tour Part 4: Glastonbury Tor and Chalice Well
Nicole Evelinaavalon, Chalice gardens, chalice well, glastonbury, glastonbury tor, red spring, white spring
View from the base of the Tor
For anyone who has Avalonian leanings, loves Arthurian legend or perhaps took reading The Mists of Avalon a little too seriously (I'm guilty on all three counts), climbing Glastonbury Tor is like journeying to Mecca or the Vatican. It's the ultimate sacred spot.
Part way up the Tor. Jamie's dogs, Lady and Blue, are leading the way
I've spent years reading about the Tor in fiction and non-fiction, visiting it in meditation and writing about it. Finally, a few weeks ago, I actually got to be there. When I first saw it from the road, I couldn't believe how tall and imposing the Tor is. Eventually, I figured out I always pictured it from the top, not what it would look like from far away. It's easy to see why it's a sacred site for Christians and neo-pagans alike.
I made it to the top!
The day we climbed the Tor, I was so excited. It is quite a trek to get up there, but it's worth it. Many, many uneven stairs await at the bottom. Sometimes your climbing is so steep, it feels like you're going to fall off. One of our tour members, Maureen, has vertigo, so she was more crawling than walking, but she was determined to make it. While on the hike up, you can see the terraced path that winds around the Tor (it's clearer in some places than in<|fim_middle|>sadly defaced with people carving their initials all over it) is all that remains. (It's a nice place to hide from gale force winds, by the way!) Also at the top is a beautiful stone and metal marker that is engraved on the top like a compass, showing all the ley lines and points of interest nearby and how far away they are. It really brings home what a confluence of power the Tor is.
Our group at the summit of the Tor
We stayed long enough to take photos and meditate. On the way back down, we stopped and each sat on the "healing stone" which has several miraculous cures associated with it. Then it was on to Chalice Well.
The Chalice Well gardens are some of the most beautiful I've ever seen. When we were there, they were holding some kind of healing retreat, so there were white tents all over. One of the women who had been there before said it marred the beauty, but I didn't mind. The gardens are one of the most peaceful places I've been. I'd be there all the time if I lived there. More flowers than you can imagine greet you at every turn, along with stands of yew, pine and oak, as you move inward toward the Red Spring. There are many places for quiet contemplation along the way.
The Red Spring
Chalice Well with its iconic covering
The Red Spring is so named because waters (from a natural spring that has never run dry) are high in iron, staining the stones they touch red. Legend says it is stained red from Christ's blood because the Grail (or at least a cruet of His blood) was stored in it by Joseph of Arimathea. Others say the color represents lifeblood and female menstrual blood. The water comes out of the earth from between Chalice Hill and the Tor. It's visible in a few places (including a beautiful flower cascade fountain at the entrance), but is only safe to drink from at the lion's head. We drank from it and everyone was fine. It's warm, so that makes it taste funny, but other than that, it just appears to be water. Personally, I hope it really is healing like people say. There is a place with a special Vesta Pisces cover where you can hear the waters below ground and mediate.
View of the Tor from Chalice Gardens, in the place where Marion Zimmer Bradley's ashes are scattered
After the Red Spring, Jamie, our tour guide, pulled me aside and told me he was sorry Marion Zimmer Bradley wasn't still alive because he would have introduced us. (He knows what an impact Mists had on me, in many ways.) He then pointed to a tree and told me at its base is where he personally scattered her ashes, according to her will. Then he told me to look up. Her final resting place is forever in sight of the Tor. It is where she requested and is the most fitting place in the world. He then gave me a few moments alone. Despite feeling silly, I cried and thanked her and told her what an effect her writing had on me. In some ways, it was more personal than meeting her would have been. I will forever hold that moment, and the memory of the view from where she rests, in my heart.
Flowers at Chalice Well Gardens
The White Spring is somewhere nearby. It is the other than runs in the valley between the Tor and Chalice Hill. It's color is supposed to represent mother's milk or semen. We were supposed to visit it, but never did for some reason.
One of the fountains at Chalice Well
By the end of the day, I truly felt like I had been to Avalon. Between these places and the wild orchard and garden behind Glastonbury Abbey (seriously, it looks like someone went into my head and planted Avalon's orchards in real life), I have no doubt that this is sacred space. Each person needs to believe what he or she wishes. But I know I have found my spiritual home.
The orchards/garden behind Glastonbury Abbey look like Avalon to me.
Have you ever been to Glastonbury Tor? What was your experience? Do you want to go? What have you read/heard about it? What do you believe about it and the sacred springs?
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Janet Reedman says:
Glad you had such a wonderful time. The Red Spring is a chalybeate spring; it has iron in it, making the colour, and some people find the water tastes a bit 'bloody.' (I used this in Stone Lord.) Interestingly the Church of St Michael on the Tor (note how many churches in high places were dedicated to Michael–was he replacing some kind of solar god with spear and sword, like Lugh?) was knocked down by a massive earthquake in the 1100's, pretty much the last time Britain sufffered a serious earthquake. Winchester cathedral tower also collapsed, and I'm wondered if this quake didn't fell the Great Trilithon at Stonehenge.
Nicole Evelina says:
I never thought about that connection. Thanks for the additional information, Janet!
gothicwanderer says:
Great entry. I'm sure some of that energy I felt when I visited was because I had just read The Mists of Avalon six months before and it blew me away. I'm so happy to hear Marion Zimmer Bradley's ashes were scattered there. It's so fitting. I'm sure she was there with you in spirit as you visited.
Thanks, Tyler. That is a very touching thought.
Karen Soutar says:
What a beautiful piece. I felt everything I hoped to feel when I climbed the Tor. Like yourself I had read so much about it: fact, fiction, myth… I certainly believe the Tor, and Glastonbury as a whole, is a spiritual place, whether you are Pagan, Christian or whatever. What a pity we can't all live in harmony! I'm glad you found your spiritual home. xx
Cheryl Carpinello (@ccarpinello) says:
Absolutely beautiful from your pictures. Would love to go there some day.
It's a must on every Arthurian fan's list. | others). I'm of the belief that it was a labyrinth used for ritual purposes. Given that it took us an hour to reach the top just using the stairs, I can't imagine how long it would have taken to wind in and out of the labyrinth.
Chalice Hill from the top of the Tor
Once you reach the top (you will be out of breath, I promise), there is a clear view of Chalice Hill to the west (it's now private property, so you can't climb it :(), Wearyall Hill to the south (it was closed to the public while we were there), Penn Hill to the east and of course, the village below. You can even see to Wells. Our guide told us that there is some evidence that there was once a ring of standing stones on the summit, which makes me very happy, since that's how I've always pictured it and how I've portrayed it in my books.
The compass-like marker at the top of the Tor
The summit of the Tor is much smaller than you may think. I wonder what the size of the original church on top was. It couldn't have been too big, considering the space they had to work with. Of course, St. Michael's tower ( | 254 |
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A: I will just post my implementation of the mentioned algorithm in Scala if someone is interested:
def generatePossibilities(n: Int, threshold: Int) = {
def sets(n: Int, threshold: Int, atleast: Int = 1) : Set[Set[Int]] = {
if(threshold <= n * (n + atleast * 2 - 1) / 2) {
Set.empty[Set[Int]]
} else if(n == 0) {
Set(Set.empty[Int])
} else {
(for(i <- atleast until threshold;
s <- sets(n - 1, threshold - i, i + 1)) yield s + i)(collection.breakOut)
}
}
sets(n, threshold)
}
| the right place to ask such a question. I will just give it a shot.
Problem:
Assume val threshold: Int and val size: Int.
I'm looking for an efficient algorithm to traverse all possible x: Set[Int] where x.sum < threshold and x.size == n. Only Ints greater than 0 should be considered. This is of course a finite number of possibilities.
I have already tried to develop one, but even for smaller inputs it takes forever.
Thanks in advance.
A: You can generate them recursively quite easily. Here's some code in Python that does it, but it should translate directly to Scala.
def sets(n, threshold, atleast=1):
if threshold <= n * (n + atleast * 2 - 1) // 2: return
if n == 0:
yield []
return
for i in xrange(atleast, threshold):
for s in sets(n - 1, threshold - i, i + 1):
yield [i] + s
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1. when did you last visit the PI and last tasted a turon???hehe.
This black velvet dress is a dream. I love the association of the golden necklace + black.
Ich habe hier einen Award für dich! Würde mich sehr freuen, wenn du mitmachen würdest!
your bob is super fierce talaga! i lavet! and equally fierce din the dress! love the boots!
i´ll freeze if i want to.
i have a thing for railroads.
i told you i am obsessed about you. | look fab?
yeah i got these shoes too and zhey hurt so much. and i even tried on these dress but i looked pretty silly in it. not like u. u lookgorgeus!
I have the same boots from zara, I don't think they're unwearable/unwalkable;) I can walk on them:) you look great in the dress!
Love this dress with the color of your hair!So chic!
Yeah for the weather and double yeah for the princessy like dress! BLACK VELVET is for you!
OMG I LOVE YOUR DRESS BABE!
here is always 25ºC and I'm sick of it! | 136 |
Hey everybody. This is Devin, the … What am I? The Romantic Traveler here once a week again. I was only two minutes late today, which is very exciting for me. Slowly closing in on that on-time status, and then I will be putting out mailers to invite people to join me live online to answer questions. Anyway, so welcome. We are going to be answering a new question. Plus, we are going to be talking about learning to swim and learning to ride a bike.
Thank you so much for your question, Tom. To be quite honest with you, there's no reason why you shouldn't have love in your life. I think that we develop reasons. I think we have histories that put us in fear. Really, my question is going to be answered in greater weight in the second half of this, but I think the important thing to know is that you are looking for love, that you should make a commitment to<|fim_middle|> drown, she realized that. Once that happened, her anxiety level over the idea of swimming as a whole dropped substantially. She could learn to swim, but she didn't have to change an incredible amount to get there. What she needed to do was to relax and, okay, now you put your face in the water. Now you kick your feet a little bit. We as adults, I think when we don't know how to do something, or we have fear of something, fall into that same kind of thing.
I speak to a lot of people, who either get into relationships or haven't been in a relationship for awhile, and they feel that they need giant makeovers and they need to do something completely different. They need to do everything more, more, more, more. Big, big, big, and it needs to happen all right now. That's typically not the way it really works. What you want to do is relax. You know that you can put your feet on the floor and stand up and you're going to be fine. You're probably going to have to take some action, and it may be action that you're going to be a little bit uncomfortable with because it's going to be new, but that's okay. I guarantee you you can do it. More importantly, you can absolutely find love. If you're still listening, I hope that this was useful to you and, until next week, with more questions and more insights. Check me out at DevinGalaudet.com and thanks so much for seeing us this week. | that end, and that you should be kind to yourself because sometimes what we tend to do as people is that we're looking for something. We're trying to meet our goals and it becomes really difficult for us to do that. Be nice to yourself, set smaller goals, make sure that you go out and date and put yourself in a position where you can meet people. I know it sounds almost hokey, but if they can't see you, they can't find you. Be nice to yourself, put yourself out there in a small way, something that you're comfortable with, and explore the possibilities of love, and be committed to that idea. Set it as an intention so that thing can be put out to the larger scope of the universe. Thank you so much for your question, Tom, and I wish you much success moving forward.
To move a little bit deeper into this question of finding love, and more specifically I'm going to talk about it from the point of view of riding a bike. When I learned how to ride a bike, it was not through my parents efforts. They bought me a yellow Huffy with what was called a banana saddle and, literally, Dad put it together and said, "Okay, go ride a bike." It was the seventies, so there was no helmet and I didn't know what I was doing. Basically, I'd try to pedal and I'd flail my arms, and I would crash into a tree or a car or something else. It didn't work. I eventually got it, slowly but surely. I went to friends' houses. We started on a hill, tried to keep the arms really straight, and I learned over time that … What I talk a lot about that a friend of mine, Pat, always says, "that a slight shift in perception leads to great change". For me, the slight shift in perception went from either soper tight grip, or flailing my arms, to edging my way toward balance.
That became really, really obvious when I was teaching my daughter to swim. I had my arms sort of like cradling her. Really, the whole goal was just put your face a little bit in the water and blow some bubbles with your nose and kick your feet a little bit and move your hands a little bit, but that's not what she wanted to do. A, she was terrified that she was going to drown. Now, she was in three feet of water and I was standing right there, so that wasn't going to happen, but that's not the way she felt. She felt that it was going to be a big, scary thing that she couldn't do. To counteract that, to try to swim, she was attempting to swim based upon her fear, which was to cling and flail wildly, just as I did when I was learning to ride a bike on my own. What she did, is she kept flailing and squealing and screaming, and doing the best that she could because she didn't really know any better, until there was a point where it's like, okay, I'm just going to stand you up.
Once she stood up, she realized that she could put her feet on the bottom. She could stand up. Her head's out of water. There wasn't really a chance … She didn't need to | 682 |
The 199<|fim_middle|> IP rights on a global scale--and provides law students with an authoritative annotated survey of the relevant conventions, treaties, and laws both regional and national, as well as significant court interpretations in various jurisdictions. | 0s will be remembered as an era of prodigious expansion in world trade. Suddenly--for reasons encompassing irresistible new on-line technology, a vastly greater geographic reach, and sheer volume of goods and services--the old intellectual property (IP) laws and protocols long respected by international business became woefully inadequate.
As a result, this masterful one-volume introduction to the new global regime of IP law fills an urgent need. Immediately recognized as the landmark work in its field, The International Intellectual Property System gives business lawyers everywhere the organized materials and expert commentary they need to protect | 114 |
Title instrumental
Artist John Lennon with Paul McCartney, Harry Nilsson, Stevie Wonder
Vocals instrumental Authorship L/M/Nilsson/Wonder Time 0:02:37 Recorded 03/28/1974<|fim_middle|> Estimated release date known to be in 1992. | Order in day 4
Initally released on CD: A Toot And A Snore In '74 Release date 01/01/1992 Release Status Bootleg
Primary location in my collection CD: A Toot And A Snore In '74
From a jam session that John and Paul took part in recorded at Burbank Studios in Los Angeles, CA and also including Linda McCartney, Jesse Ed Davis, Stevie Wonder on keyboards and others. John was producing Harry Nilsson's latest album, Pussy Cats, when Paul and Linda McCartney dropped in on the first night of the session. John tries to get a song they all know, and complains, presumably to Paul, about how bad most other musicians are at being able to jam. The track starts with Paul tapping out a slightly faster rhythm, and Bobby Keyes plays a few sax notes. It soon falls into a slow paced instrumental with drums, organ and guitar, vaguely reminiscent of Lucille, until John gets bored and stops them. This was John and Paul's last known recording together. Track includes some playing and lots of studio chat. Track 3 on this CD labelled as Studio Talk. | 240 |
St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Feast: October 1)
Marie-Françoise Thérèse Martin was born on January 2, 1873 in the town of Alençon in French Normandy. Her parents were Louis Martin, a watch maker, and Zélie Guerin, both beatified by the Church. Called Thérèse, she was the last of nine children, five of which survived to adulthood.
Growing up in a deeply Catholic family, Thérèse's life was filled with love, consideration and kindness. A pretty, blond and blue-eyed girl, hers was a precocious mind, and passionate, willful, sensitive nature, a nature made yet more sensitive by her mother's death of breast cancer when Thérèse was four.
After his wife's death, M. Martin moved his family to the town of Lisieux, and rented a charming home, "Les Buissonnets", where he raised his five girls in bourgeois comfort. Thérèse was his "Benjamin" for whom he had a special affection and whom he called "my little queen".
For her mothering needs, the little girl turned to her favorite sister, Pauline, who took the rearing of her "child" seriously looking after her needs of body, mind and soul.
When Pauline decided to enter Carmel in 1882, the shock made Thérèse seriously ill. As the illness progressed, and as her family prepared for the worst, on May 13, the sick girl appealed to a statue of Our Lady by her bed. "Suddenly," Thérèse writes, "Mary's face radiated kindness and love…" and she was healed. To the<|fim_middle|> small sacrifices for his conversion, and trusted that God would hear her against all appearances. She was elated when she read that though refusing a priest to the last, at the scaffold Pranzini suddenly turned and, snatching a crucifix from the attending priest's hands, kissed it repeatedly.
Thereafter, Thérèse always called Pranzini her "first son"– her course was set.
She entered Carmel at age sixteen, and though only living as a Carmelite for nine years, she rose to the heights of sanctity through her "little way" of serving God and others in everyday life, and doing everything, even the smallest things, with great love and child-like trust in her God's paternal love, and mercy. At the request of her sister Pauline who glimpsed her sanctity, she penned her autobiography, The Story of a Soul.
Struck with tuberculosis, Thérèse suffered greatly. Knowing she was dying she promised, "I shall spend my heaven doing good on earth … I shall let fall a shower of roses". Thérèse died on September 30, 1897, after a brief ecstasy. Her last gasping words were, "My God! ... I love Thee!"
She was canonized by Pius XI in 1925 and devotion to her quickly spread throughout the world.
For her doctrine of "The Little Way" Thérèse was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope John Paul II in 1997. | family the statue became "The Virgin of the Smile".
On Christmas Eve in 1886 at the age of fourteen Thérèse received a great grace. In one moment, she was cured of her hyper-sensitivity, and went through what she calls "her conversion".
From then on she decided to live no longer to please herself but for love. She felt her heart burn with the wish to help Jesus save souls.
Hearing of a murderer, Henri Pranzini, who had been condemned to death, but remained unrepentant, she set out to pray and offer | 119 |
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Christy Innouvong-Thornton & Beatriz Aurelio-Saguin. Photo by Unison Creative
For the founders of Tuk Tuk Box, taking a leap of faith into the unknown is at the core of their business enterprise. Now, this mission-driven Southeast Asian food subscription box brand is embarking on a new partnership that highlights both the concepts of self care and self identity.
"We are excited to be working with Kevin Kreider and showcasing SANS. We love the flavor of this product but what really stuck out to us was the message," said Tuk Tuk Box Founder, Christy Innouvong-Thornton.
Innouvong-Thornton and her business partner Beatriz Aurelio-Saguin are marking the 2023 Lunar New Year by teaming up with Kreider, an Asian American actor and model who rose to fame on the Netflix show, Bling Empire. He recently ventured into the entrepreneurial space by launching SANS, the first Asian-themed non-alcoholic beverage. Kreider says SANS highlights his story of an AAPI actor in Hollywood who went through a battle with addiction and came out on top.
"I've embraced being Asian American by really celebrating Asian Culture while<|fim_middle|> goal is to help reframe the negative narratives surrounding Asian American communities and celebrate our joy as a means of resistance.
This latest collaboration with Krieder and SANS will be part of this latest "Spread Asian Joy" campaign. During the month of January, Tuk Tuk Box is offering a limited-run box set which features a special edition Lunar New Year tote bag, Kreider's Dragon Fruit Ginger beverage paired with his favorite Asian snacks and a special story card detailing his journey to fame. A portion of the proceeds from every purchased Lunar New Year box set will be donated to CAPE, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance AAPI representation by supporting the careers of entertainers like Kreider.
"Collaborations are important in the AAPI community because it's about celebrating together, not separate," said Kreider. "I spread joy by giving back to the community through my lived experience and by helping people connect".
For the two women behind Tuk Tuk Box, they say this Lunar New Year is just the beginning of brand new collaborations and projects, including an upcoming cookbook showcasing recipes and stories from even more AAPI communities.
"It's still mind-blowing to us sometimes where we are today from where we started," said Innouvong-Thornton. "But we are still here, loud and proud. The work that we are doing and the opportunities we have go forward, it's all something that we will never take for granted".
To learn more about Tuk Tuk Box and their latest collaboration with SANS, go to www.tuktukbox.com and www.doyousans.com.
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Chris Huie, photographer and pioneer of the Asian American art collective Kearny Street Workshop, passes away | also making my own, not letting anyone make me feel like I am not Asian enough or white enough," said Krieder, a Korean-American adoptee. " To me, creating Sans means bringing recognition to an underrepresented group and transforming the stigma around sobriety from something lame to something that can be seen as sexy and at the forefront of popular culture, similar to how Asian Americans were seen at one point".
This mission of uplifting underserved AAPI voices has also been central to the work of the team behind Tuk Tuk Box. Launched during the pandemic, this social enterprise run by two millennial women, their initial goal was to share Southeast Asian stories through food. But over the last few years, that vision has since expanded.
"In the beginning, we were all about showcasing snacks and food items from places like Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam that people either love all their lives or haven't tried before," said Innouvong-Thornton. "But last year, when we launched our Lunar New Year product, we were able to reach a bigger audience. That's when we decided to incorporate other countries and cultures and we got great feedback from that".
"So now with this partnership with Kevin, we get to share his Korean American story and tie his heritage into our Spread the Joy Campaign" adds Aurelio-Saguin. "We are not just highlighting a random product. We want to make sure our mission and brands align and this launch just happened to coincide with Dry January and Kevin's sobriety journey".
Tote bags from Tuk Tuk Box. Courtesy photo.
Tuk Tuk Box's "Spread Asian Joy" campaign launched during the height of anti-Asian sentiment in this country. Through storytelling and supporting accomplishments of Asian Americans, the | 356 |
Demand exceeds expectations: space at ISE 2007 "close to selling out"
During the last six months, the show<|fim_middle|> Electronic System Integrators. Over 11,000m2 of space has now been sold, making ISE 2007 the largest show ever held.
Mike Blackman, ISE 2006 managing director (pictured) is urging any business intending on booking existing space to contact ISE immediately, as the newly-booked Hall 4 is already nearly booked to capacity.
"We have now met our objectives for the event, with more than 330 companies booked and occupying some 28,000 sq m gross at the Amsterdam RAI; a feat rarely achieved by an industry-only exhibition. Companies who wish to be part of ISE 2007 need to make their decision soon about exhibiting. With the show floor over 95% sold, time is running out to reserve booth space. ISE 2007 is the only event in Europe that guarantees to bring you face-to-face with key decision makers you want to see. Past exhibitors know that ISE delivers the senior decision makers and key influencers across a multitude of influential market sectors," says Blackman. "That's why we're seeing such a large number of exhibitors contracting for space; we expect to sell out the show any time now. | organisers have reacted quickly to meet the strong demand from companies anxious to be part of Europe's largest show for professional AV and | 24 |
Today's customers pay an incredible amount of attention to health foods and general wellness techniques.
The motivation to be healthy, natural and additive free is an essential driving factor when we look at major trends in the food industry. This is<|fim_middle|>flammation and pain reduction are among the benefits that come with including Turmeric in your diet. If you are looking for the best turmeric capsules you can find the best turmeric supplement here.
We predict this amazing and versatile superfood will only continue to grow in popularity throughout the Western world and remain a cornerstone of many cultures' cuisines across Asia and the Middle East. | also the case with Turmeric Curcumin, whose natural health properties have potentially made it the most popular superfood in the world.
The emerging love for superfoods in the Western world can usually be traced to ancient traditions and cultures from across the globe.
Turmeric originates in various areas of South Asia such as India, Cambodia and Vietnam where traditional culinary and medicinal practices date back thousands of years. The Indian Ayurveda system of herbal medicine is one of the most widely known among these, as well as the Chinese Herbal Medicine practices that both employ Turmeric as an essential ingredient.
Turmeric has been consumed for its powerful ability to improve digestion, strengthen the body and relieve pain and swelling. Turmeric root is now consumed across the planet.
There was very little mention of Turmeric Curcumin in European and North American medicinal health writings until the late 20th century. Although the ancient Greeks did document their use of Turmeric, this was due to its colour dying properties, not as a culinary or medicinal herb.
Today, Turmeric's benefits are widely known across the Western world and consumer demand has caught up with its Asian and Middle Eastern counterparts. Turmeric lattes and Turmeric shots for instance are sold at coffee shop chains on almost every high street.
Turmeric forms the base of many common curries and recipes in Asia - many of which you might already be acquainted with. However, the fresh root is perfect in many different types of dishes. Its somewhat sweet, nutty flavour and accents of spice similar to Ginger make it a great addition to many incredible recipes.
Chopping up fresh Turmeric and adding it to a salad is a great way to introduce a spicy hint to your lunch. Or, mixing it with hot water for a powerful tea is great for relaxing in the evenings. For the most dedicated, it can also be chewed raw for a crunchy, succulent snack.
You can get your Turmeric powder supply from a whole range of sources today, such as supermarkets for fresh Turmeric, or health food stores and online suppliers for powdered supplements. If it isn't already a favourite of your kitchen spice rack, it'll sure make a welcome addition.
The health benefits of Turmeric Curcumin are substantial and perhaps the main reason for its widespread popularity. Increased brain function, anti-ageing potential, anti-in | 470 |
Build your own wooden Teardrop Camper in this 11-day class. The course runs from Monday 18th to Saturday 30th November 2019 and your assembled camper shell will be bolted onto the included trailer ready for you to tow it home on the Saturday (30th November).
Book your place by Monday 21st October 2019. A deposit of 30% of the full price must be paid to book your place, with the balance payable 30 days prior to the start of the course.
Expert tuition will be provided by our experienced instructors at our fully-equipped workshop in the Lake District.
This course is offered as a package deal including tuition for two people, one Teardrop Camper kit and a specially-designed flatbed trailer on which the camper will be mounted at the end of the course. All the major assembly tasks will be complete and your camper will be ready for road travel, though there will still be work left to do at home before it is ready to sleep in, including finish-sanding and coating (varnish or paint), installing vents, installing the optional galley module and fitting out the interior.
Options and accessories for the Teardrop Camper are not included in this course package, so you'll need to order the galley (kitchen) module, storage box, vents and interior liner separately if you intend to install them. You'll also need to get a towing hitch installed on your car before the course,<|fim_middle|> through in advance, though the course schedule doesn't follow exactly the same order as the manual due to time constraints.
All tools and consumables are provided, as well as all required safety equipment. We will supply disposable dust masks, but we recommend bringing a respirator (and filters) if you have one. You might also prefer to bring your own ear defenders, though our classroom has enough to go around. We will also provide safety glasses, protective gloves and disposable coveralls.
You can bring some of your own tools if you prefer, such as a block plane, cordless drill and a small hand saw, but all of these are provided in our classroom.
An elegant teardrop caravan with a large galley and a luxurious interior for two adults. It is built like a boat and can be towed by a small car. | if you haven't already, to tow your camper home.
We'll be following a carefully-designed schedule that allows the epoxy to cure overnight so that the cure times don't cause delays. Each day of the class starts at 8am and finishes at 5-6pm, with an hour off for lunch. Saturday mornings are used mainly for catching-up as necessary and run from 8am till 12pm. Saturday afternoons and Sundays are for rest.
You'll do most of the work on your own camper, but some tasks are easier when everyone works together as a team on each camper in turn. A skilled instructor will be on hand at all times.
There is a lot to do in just 11 days, so it isn't possible to take this course without an assistant. If you really can't find anyone willing to join you, get in touch with us and we'll see if we can arrange for someone to assist you. The course price includes tuition for two people per camper, but of course you can bring additional helpers for an additional fee.
No prior experience is necessary for this course, just a willingness to learn and the energy to work on the project for two weeks. Having a general understanding of the build process before arrival will help, so we'll send you a copy of the construction manual to read | 269 |
The last two articles concentrated on aperture and shutter speed, and their relation to each other. This time we're going to look at ISO and how this connects with the other two.
ISO actually stands for International Standards Organisation, which doesn't give you much of a clue as to what it actually does!
Basically, ISO is a measurement of how sensitive your camera is to the available light. The lower the ISO number on your camera, the less sensitive it is, while the higher you go with the ISO numbers, the more sensitive it is.
When you increase your ISO above a certain level, you can get more light in low light conditions, but that increase in light comes with a trade-off in terms of picture quality. The higher the ISO, the more digital noise or grain becomes apparent in your images. Noise literally looks like small grains all over your image.
You can see an example of this below. This image was taken at high ISO, and if you look closely, you can see tiny specks all over the image, but it's especially noticeable in the sky areas.
When possible, try to stick to your camera's base ISO number for the highest quality images, unless you are trying to get a noisy, grainy effect or there is no other way to get the shot.
It's important to know that ISO increases by the power of 2. The sequence goes: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 etc. This means that each time you adjust your ISO upwards, you are doubling the sensitivity of your sensor. ISO 200 makes your camera twice as sensitive to light as ISO 100, while ISO 400 makes it four times more sensitive to light as ISO 100.
Because increasing ISO makes more light available to your sensor, it means you can shoot at faster shutter speeds in low-light situations without the need for a tripod. In my opinion though, it's always better to use a tripod and shoot at slower shutter speeds than shoot handheld at a higher ISO and have a seriously grainy image.
Yes, you can get noise reduction software, or use the noise reduction in Lightroom or Photoshop, but you have to use it sparingly, or you can end up with unwanted effects. I'll show you a quick way to reduce noise in Lightroom later in the article.
The image above was taken with a<|fim_middle|> ISO 800, shutter speed 1/125ths of a second, aperture at f/5.6, and it's correctly exposed. If you then put your ISO down to 400, your image will be underexposed, because you've reduced your camera sensor's sensitivity to light by half through dropping the ISO. You would have to reduce your shutter speed, open up your aperture (smaller f-number) or do both to gain correct exposure again.
So, if you adjust one of the three – aperture, shutter speed or ISO – you will have a direct effect on your exposure.
As you become more used to using the three together, dialing in the correct settings for any given lighting situation will become second nature to you, but it means getting your camera off auto or program mode and in to fully manual to experiment.
It can seem like you'll never get the hang of working all three together to produce a correctly exposed image, but you will! It's like driving a manual-shift car or truck – you think you'll never be able to work the clutch, accelerator, gearstick and everything else, but now you just jump in your car and drive without thinking about it. You'll get to this stage with your camera settings too. It just takes practise.
Sometimes you have no choice but to shoot at a high ISO – and that means your images will have tiny, grainy little specks and splodges of color. Different cameras deal with noise differently, and if you are going to make a habit of low-light shooting, you should perhaps consider buying a camera that has a reputation for low noise levels at high ISO's.
How do you reduce the noise in your image, though? Most post-processing software has some form of noise-reduction option. I find Lightroom's noise panel to be the easiest to work with, while Photoshop's one is quite complicated, and you need to know all the terminology involved in noise reduction!
As you can see in the image below, Lightroom's noise reduction panel has two main sliders – luminance and color, as there are two different types of noise associated with them.
Luminance is the one you want to be really sparing with, as too much will certainly get rid of the noise in your images, but you'll end up making them look really soft and lacking definition. Color noise is a little more forgiving, but again, don't overdo it.
I rarely shoot above 200 ISO, maybe 400 at a push, as I don't like noise in my images, and I don't like the softness that noise reduction leaves behind. Some people like the effect though, and there's even an option to add noise to an image in Photoshop.
Next time we'll look at the exposure triangle, and how to master it. Don't worry, it's not as daunting as it sounds! | low ISO and a low shutter speed. The image is clear and there is no obvious noise in the photo.
How Does ISO Affect Shutter Speed and Aperture?
Because ISO affects the amount of light coming in to your camera – like shutter speed and aperture – changing it has an effect on them, and hence your camera's exposure.
For example, say you have your camera at ISO 100, shutter speed of 1/125ths of a second at f/5.6 and the exposure is fine. If you increase your ISO to 200, your photo will now be overexposed, as your sensor becomes twice as sensitive to the light coming in. You would have to increase your shutter speed, decrease your aperture (larger f-number) or both to regain correct exposure at ISO 200.
The same is true for the opposite scenario. Say you have your camera at | 187 |
Are you struggling to find a cost-effective parcel delivery service? Although it's become much easier to send a parcel these days, it's not always affordable. This is especially true if you're sending individual parcels, or parcels with specific requirements, such as large, bulky packages.
However, the good news is there are ways to save on parcel delivery. Thanks to the internet, it's easy to save money on both individual and bulk orders. To help, here, you'll discover some of the best tips to save money when sending a parcel.
A lot of the time, couriers price parcels dependant upon their size and weight. So, if you use too much packaging, you're going to end up paying more than you need to. This applies for both individual and bulk parcels.
Always ensure you're using the smallest sized packaging you can get away with, while also ensuring the goods inside are adequately protected. For example, you could use a padded jiffy bag instead of a small box.
Thanks to the internet, it's easier than ever before to compare different courier prices. Sites such as Parcel2Go.com, offer a great comparison service, enabling you to get the cheapest prices from top couriers such as DPD.
By comparing the rates, you can ensure you get the cheapest option. However, it is important to look at more than just cost when choosing a courier. Cheap isn't necessarily a good thing; especially if you end up choosing an unreliable courier.
The trouble with choosing an unreliable courier is that they leave your customers with a long-lasting negative impression. They'll deliver a poor service, not really caring about the condition of the parcel on its arrival. There's also an increased risk of parcels could go missing.<|fim_middle|> if you begin to start receiving a lot of missing or damaged parcel claims!
Although it may seem like an unnecessary additional expense, parcel tracking could end up saving you a lot of money in the long-term. This is because it helps to deter fraudulent claims being made against you for lost or damaged parcels.
Without tracking, it's impossible to tell where your parcel is. You won't know if it's been delivered or be able to advise the recipient where the parcel currently is. With tracking, you can see exactly where the parcel is, where it's been and when it is delivered. So, there will be a much lower risk of it going missing. Fraudulent claims can cost businesses and individual sellers a small fortune over time. Therefore, it makes sense to protect yourself with a tracking service.
One of the most expensive parts of sending parcels isn't always the delivery itself, it's the packaging. Even if you only send parcels out a few times a month, it's still worth buying packaging in bulk.
The majority of suppliers provide bulk discounts. Depending upon how much you order, this can save you a lot of money in the long-term.
Finally, if you send your packages abroad, it's a good idea to take your time to compare international delivery prices. You'll soon discover the costs for sending international parcels can vary greatly. So, always take your time to compare your options and be sure you understanding the rules and regulations involved when sending packages abroad.
As you can see, there's a lot of ways you can save money when sending a parcel. Whether you're sending one or numerous parcels and whether you're a business or an individual, there's a tip above to fit your needs. | This could cost you dearly | 5 |
From stargazing at our overwater Observatory to sunset dolphin cruises and our overwater Cinema Paradiso, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Soneva Jani.
The best place I have ever been! I loved the beautiful lagoon and villa, as well as the cinema, private pool, and beautiful view. But the best part is the attentiveness of all of the staff. Adrian, our host, was always smiling and helped us with anything we needed.
What an amazing place! Stunning villas nestled in a turquoise lagoon of warm water where you amble to the beach or to dinner along boardwalks with rays, cuttle fish, and turtles beneath you. During our stay, it was my wife's birthday and Andrew, the resort manager, pulled out all the stops for us. Soneva, we will certainly be back!
My husband and I stayed for five days in this heavenly resort. The food was perfect. Our Ms. Friday, Nicki, was there to help us with absolutely anything. Water sports kept us fit and the entire peaceful nature of the place recharged us. To describe this place in one word, I would say..perfection!
or From the moment we arrived we felt like we had found heaven. We were greeted by the most amazing friendly faces and fresh cold coconuts. The barefoot policy makes you feel so at one with nature. There are plenty of activities for all ages and tastes - snorkelling, kitesurfing, paddle boarding, sailing, massages - you want it? They got it! We will be back for sure!
Watch classic and contemporary favourites beneath the stars or take your Cinema Paradiso experience to new heights and book a private viewing, while our chefs craft you a menu of comfort food and nibbles. Refreshing cocktails, complimentary popcorn and ice creams can also be arranged.
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Let us take you to the North tip of the jetty, where a wonderful continental breakfast, prepared on the sea shore, awaits. As you delight in a delicious morning meal, bask in the almost spiritual light of the rising sun as the waves lap gently on the seashore.
Go on an unforgettable adventure as you head out into the Indian Ocean for an experience under the stars. Enjoy dinner and wines as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, before learning the secrets of the sky from our resident Astronomer.
Visit the first overwater Observatory in the Maldives, where you can see constellations in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Let or resident Astronomers guide you through the magic of space and share their knowledge of how ancient cultures used the night sky to navigate, harvest, hunt and teach.
At Soneva Jani...star buffs have the opportunity to see constellations in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The resort has taken advantage of its unique geographical position, far from light pollution. Overwater bungalows have been designed with retractable roofs. Lie together in the master bedroom, entrance by the night sky. Don't worry: at the first sign of rain, they roof automatically slides shut. Enjoy, too, the resort's James Bond-inspired observatory, where a 16 inch Meade telescope and 3D technology elucidate the secrets of the sky.
Try Sonu's favourite – lunch on a desert island prepared by your own personal chef. Take a dip in the crystal clear blue lagoon with our in-house snorkelling guide while your chef prepares gourmet temptations in this intimate setting.
An exclusive invite to a private beach dinner on the South Beach of our lagoon, only a short boat ride away from the Gathering. Take your place at a table on the water's edge and enjoy a bespoke menu, created to suit your culinary palate.
Get ready to watch dozens of playful dolphins in the light of the setting sun. While you cruise deeper into the waters, you will be served a selection of canapés and flute of Champagne.
Take an aquatic adventure through the Noonu Atoll and discover the diversity of Maldivian marine life, guided by our resident Marine Biologist. Our atoll-native sea turtles and rays may make a special appearance as you glide through the sea.
The Soleni Dive Centre's multi-lingual PADI instructors and small group sizes ensure you world-class diving experiences. Choose from a number of diving courses and equipment is available to rent.
Discover less chartered and secret surf breaks in the Baa and Noonu Atolls with our surf instructors/guides, all within a 5-35 minute speedboat ride. Surf season is weather dependent, with the peak from May to September. All our equipment is eco-friendly and made from recycled material, making us the first fully sustainable surfing programme in the world - and so we encourage you to leave your equipment at home.
We offer a range of complimentary non-motorised water sports, including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing, kite-surfing and catamaran sailing. Private tuition is available at an additional charge on an hourly basis. | can help you heal and move. The Spa is complemented by our fully-equipped gym and yoga pavilion, outdoor spa champas, sauna and steam rooms.
Tucked away on the scenic island of Medhufaru lies Soneva Jani, an eco-conscious resort sitting within a stupidly picturesque turquoise lagoon. Peeling yourself away from your private villa and plunge pool may seem impossible, but Soneva Spa is a chance to truly tune out - the new definition of luxury | 98 |
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Galveston offers 32 miles of relaxing beaches, superb restaurants, top resort hotels, marvelous downtown shopping, numerous antique stores, incredible art galleries, fabulous entertainment and has one of the country's largest and well preserved concentrations of Victorian's iron front commercial architecture.
Galveston is a small romantic island tucked deep within the heart of south Texas, possessing all the charm of a small southern town and just 40 minutes south of the largest city in the USA. At 32 miles long and 2.5 miles wide, most residents can't remember the last time they visited the mainland and if circumstances permitted, they would never leave.
The island has had its fair share of calamities, yet the worst natural disaster in Texas history couldn't erase the tranquility of a Galveston sunset.
From soft sandy beaches to famous 19th century architecture, the island is surrounded with incredible history and unique beauty. Bathers can enjoy the balmy Gulf waters 7 months of the year, from April to October. Indeed, the Island is almost always temperate, with winter temperatures averaging 57 degrees and those of the summer averaging 81 degrees, thanks to the moderating influence of the constant breeze provided by the Gulf of Mexico. Check out the area close to the Flagship pier at 25th street to see the Surfers challenging the waves year round.
Galveston is part Southern, part Texan abloom with towering oleanders of every color and more history and stories than cities 20 times its size. Part of what is entrancing about Galveston is that it is so much a town in its own right, and always has been. For many years, the town was called 'the Free State of Galveston" because it was so unlike the rest of Texas.
The Island's first residents were the native Karankawa ad Akokisa Indians. Largely lost to history, the native dwellers met Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca, who lived with them for several years after he was ship wreck<|fim_middle|> a tropical rainforest. If romance is what you are yearning for, try an after dinner ride by horse drawn carriage through the downtown area at dusk.
In addition, we have many fascinating restored historical homes to explore, all of them predating the 1900 Storm that killed 6000 Galveston residents.
Another way to connect to Galveston's past is to take a trip through one of its historic districts or a tour of one of its historic homes. Stroll through the 36 square block area of downtown Galveston, exploring the enticing shops on the Strand or the waterfront district.
Galveston has shopping for most everyone's tastes, whether you like upscale, artsy or beach trendy. With a city this historically minded and individual in its tastes, expect to find wonderful antique and curio stores. Also look for treasures both downtown and on Broadway.
Dining is a Galveston highpoint. The specialty is fresh cooked, fresh caught Gulf Coast cuisine, available both in traditional and nouvelle settings, but you will find restaurants for every mood and palate from upscale continental, to hip fusion, to authentic Tex-Mex, to downtown barbecue.
Galveston island is one of the top locations in the US for birding, with a variety of species visible all year round, from the sand hill cranes in the winter, to the pelicans and roseate spoonbills enjoying a summer's evening. Watch especially during the fall and spring migrations, when three-quarters of all North American species fly through many rare species.
Fishermen report that Galveston has the best coastal fishing in the country and that it is virtually impossible to come home empty handed. Other favorite activities include surfing, horseback riding on the beach, kayaking, volleyball, water slides and mini golf. | ed and had a bloody standoff with Jean Lafitte when he first colonized the island. Jean Lafitte established the colony of Campeachy on Galveston Island in 1817, numbering about 1000 people at its peak. Lafitte was eventually forced to leave (burning his town behind him) and Galveston, as we know it, was founded by Michael Menard and Samuel May Williams, among others. The homes of these early island pioneers are still standing and are open to the public.
However, the glittering town was hit by one 'first' that was devastating. On September 8th, 1900, Galveston was battered by what stands as the most deadly natural disaster to strike the USA, still called the Great storm more than 100 years later. More than 6000 people were killed of the town's 37,000, almost one in six. One-third of the city's buildings were completely destroyed. Many survivors fled the city without even packing their belongings. The 1900 Storm looms large enough in the Island's collective memory as Galveston families pass down stories of survival and loss.
Those who stayed were more determined than ever to preserve and they raised the entire level of the city by 8 feet, & 17 feet at the Seawall, slanting the ground so water would run off into the Bay. The grade raising was so successful that when another hurricane struck as ferocious as the 1900 storm swept down on Galveston in 1915, the city was safe and only 8 people were killed.
However, Galveston never returned to being the city that it once was. Prosperous because of its port, Galveston commerce was eclipsed when Houston dug its Ship Channel in 1917.
Other than the beach, the top destination for Galveston visitors is the 242- acre Moody Gardens. Part theme park, part educational and rehabilitative facility, part pleasure garden, Moody Gardens is a vacation all by itself.
Recommended attractions include the Grand 1894 Opera House, showcasing the performing arts, the Texas Seaport Museum & 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, highlighting the history of the Port of Galveston, Lone Star Flight Museum housing one of the finest collections of restored aircraft and aviation exhibits in the nation and Moody Gardens featuring a 1.5 million gallon aquarium, a 3-D IMAX theater and | 524 |
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Nokia Bells Labs seek to optimize the performance of the boat and the navigator. An experiment which could find applications in other extreme environments.
The Vendée Globe is not just a fight between Man and the raging sea. Although this ruthless sailing race is solo and unassisted, it also represents an opportunity to test and improve technologies. This is the reason why the famous research centers Nokia Bell Labs entered into a partnership with the British skipper Alex Thomson two years ago.
Most of the work was done before the race to respect the rule of no assistance. The Hugo Boss monohull therefore has an internal server where it stores all the data, as well as a Wi-Fi network which relies on a 4G connection near the coast, and on satellite on the high seas.
Simplify decision making
The collaboration covers multiple aspects:
<|fim_middle|> part in the Vendée Globe. This race has indeed made life difficult for him since he took part in it since he suffered both damage and speed records. Having started among the favorites this year, he has once again suffered an incident which slowed him down.
Because the race is managed on a ridge line: you have to navigate as quickly as possible without going until it breaks. It is an extreme example but very applicable to industrial scenarios.
"We learn a lot in this microcosm. The technologies we develop will be transferable to other industrial environments such as mining, offshore or gas platforms ", promises Thierry Klein.
He hopes, in the meantime, that his champion will finish the Vendée Globe without a hitch and even dreams of being able to welcome him on his arrival in case the health situation improves.
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© kenyannews.co.ke | "We are looking to improve the performance of the boat and Alex by presenting all the information he needs in the simplest way possible. The idea is to simplify your decision-making ", explains Thierry Klein, in charge of the partnership at Bell Labs.
Because Alex Thomson's nightmare is to relive the day when he hit a cliff in Guadeloupe during the Route du Rhum 2018: an alarm went off but he did not wake up because he was exhausted.
So, the Nokia Bell Labs developed especially for him a device for tracking biometric data that he wears permanently and that he recharges only every eight days. Calorie expenditure, heart rate, sleep, all its activities and recovery are scrutinized.
Mark Lloyd – Alex Thomson's Hugo Boss boat.
Monitor the boat
It is also about monitoring the condition of the monohull. Because its design is very particular since the choice was made to make the cockpit completely closed to protect the skipper from external elements. Alex Thomson therefore drives his boat from the inside but his eyes are on the outside.
If the Nokia Bell Labs did not participate in its construction or develop the sensors, they tried again to centralize the information as well as possible. The browser therefore has an application on smartphone, tablet and PC providing it with a view of the cameras.
"He can rotate them, tilt them, zoom inside the image and even record and broadcast videos for his fans", details Thierry Klein.
DR – Alex Thomson keeps an eye on his nine cameras on different devices.
Improve the autopilot
But one of the biggest contributions from Nokia Bell Labs concerns the autopilot settings which have been improved through machine learning. Because the Hugo Boss boat is driven 90% of the time by the machine.
"You have to make the autopilot as close as possible to the way Alex would drive. So that he intervenes as little as possible to correct it ". This does not mean at all that the skippers are twiddling their thumbs. "It's not like a train that you put on tracks. There is still a lot to do: you have to choose the route, the race strategy and all the sail changes. There are so many variables between the wind, the waves and the weather. Even on autopilot, the skipper must constantly observe what is happening and make changes ".
The last plan on which Nokia Bell Labs intervene is connectivity of course. Let us not forget that the Nokia group is also a telecom equipment manufacturer.
"We are trying to improve and stabilize his connectivity so that he can communicate with his team and his family but also send messages to the public", testifies again Thierry Klein.
An experience transferable to other extreme environments
Overcoming adversity, the skipper Alex Thomson is used to it like all those who take | 563 |
With recent news of the faster than expected expansion of the UK economy, many businesses are taking Brexit with a pinch of salt. However, despite GDP beating the forecast and growing by 0.4% during the third quarter of 2017, after seven years of economic growth a downturn is possible, particularly with uncertainty over our future trading relationship with the EU. Established accountancy firm Bevan & Buckland is urging businesses throughout South Wales and beyond to take control of how they manage cash flow now to prepare them for the future, whatever our departure from the European Union brings.
"Trying to run a business without managing cash flow is like trying to paddle a boat without any oars. Even if you succeed<|fim_middle|> needs to pay for its materials in January but will not get paid for the sales until June, they have a 'cash flow gap'. Even with sales and profitability being guaranteed, the business will have to raise finance to be able to continue trading. By taking control of your cash flow, running your business will have one less headache. If you are unsure, seek professional help to gain an understanding of your cash flow needs," concluded Alison. | , it would have been a very difficult journey. The survival of any business depends upon its ability to meet, in both the short and medium term, its financial obligations as they fall due. Cash flow refers to when a business needs funds and is one of the most critical components of success for all companies," said Alison Vickers, Managing Partner at Bevan & Buckland Chartered Accountants.
Unbeknown to many, profitability and cash flow management are two different things. However, for a business to be successful a company needs to be both profitable and generate positive cash flow. Most successful businesses will produce a short-medium term business plan, which incorporates the cash flow needed to be able to support the company's trading activities.
In its simplest format, profits are represented by income exceeding the costs incurred. These costs will include the items or services being sold together with the overhead expenses sustained in running a business. A business will have vehicles, debtors, stock, work in progress etc. Consideration will be needed on how to best to fund these assets and manage cash flow. Whilst it is imperative that your business generates profits, it is also important to manage cash flow and to understand the funding requirement.
"Profits are no doubt important. They ultimately generate cash flow, but understanding at what level of activity your business begins to make profits and determining this break-even point is vital. It's not only about profits, focus on cash flow management. Maintain some cash reserves and avoid spending all of the cash within the business to keep some for unexpected events and 'rainy days'. You can also reduce the money you have locked up in stock. Consider any such value as money 'locked away' in the business. Is there a possibility of reducing your stockholding? This will free up cash," continues Alison.
Billing your customers and collecting the money as quickly as possible is recommended, and early payment discounts, interim billings and reduced credit terms go a long way in ensuring invoices are paid on time and in full. As a business, you can also take advantage of supplier's credit terms and look to extend the credit you receive.
"Cash flow and profitability don't always match up. A company can be profitable and still go bankrupt from cash flow difficulties. If the business | 453 |
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BUENOS AIRES, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) promotes "a new type of multilateralism" and represents a "great opportunity" for Latin American countries, an Argentine expert on foreign affairs has said.
In the lead up to the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, to be held in Beijing in April, Carola Ramon-Berjano, a member of Argentina's Council on International Relations, made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua.
"I believe the initiative has great potential in terms of economic development and international cooperation. It is a very interesting concept and a framework for a new type of multilateralism spurred by China," Ramon-Berjano said.
Argentine President Mauricio Macri took part in the first forum held in 2017 in Beijing, where he said the BRI "is an opportunity we don't want to pass up."
The BRI, first proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013, aims to drive global growth by promoting infrastructure, connectivity, financial mechanisms and public policies needed to spur trade, especially among the world's emerging and developing regions.
As a leading producer of agricultural goods, Argentina can contribute to global food security, Macri noted.
For countries like Argentina that lacks the needed infrastructure to boost trade, the BRI is an attractive and relevant proposal. But Argentina must plan<|fim_middle|> right kind. That's to say, that it will lead to greater connectivity not just with foreign markets, but also to greater connectivity among domestic ports," she said.
In short, Argentina's participation in the BRI should contribute to national development.
"Argentina, like many developing countries, can benefit a lot from this initiative, achieving greater connectivity and improving infrastructure at the national as well as at the regional and international levels," the expert said, stressing that it will help the country "achieve inclusive and sustainable development" in the long run.
China's evident economic and social progress over the past four decades can serve as a model, as a "fundamental experience" for other developing countries, said Ramon-Berjano.
"The forum is a great opportunity to discuss the topics of most concern abroad regarding the initiative, to clear up doubts, discuss, reach consensus and plan. Cooperation is the foundation of this initiative," she noted.
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After being rained out last weekend, Boston Harbor Islands had their Free Ferry Day this past Saturday, 5/26. Free Ferry Day is the day the ferries start going back out to the harbor islands just off the coast of Boston. There is another Free Ferry Day on the last day of the season around Columbus Day in October and another on one day over the summer.
To get the free tickets to the islands, you have to line up at the ticket booth EARLY on Saturday with hopes of getting on the 10, 12, or 2 o'clock ferry to George's Island or the 11 or 1 o'clock ferry to Spectacle Island. The ticket booth opened at 7:30 am. Each ferry can hold around 500 people if I remember seeing the capacity sign correctly. We got off to a little late start from home and got there at 7:45 am. The ticket booth is to the left of the Long Wharf Marriott if you're looking towards the water. The line wrapped from the ticket booth out to the street and back along the side of the Marriott to the point where people were lined up behind the Marriott. We didn't get to the front of the line until 9:15 am. By then, the 10, 11, and 12 o'clock ferries were all full. Since our goal was to get to George's Island, we got two tickets on the 2 o'clock ferry.
For Warren is an historic fort on Georges Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor. Constructed between 1833-1860, Fort Warren was completed shortly after the beginning of the American Civil War. The fort is an impressive Third System pentagonal star-shaped fort, made with stone and granite. During the Civil War, Fort Warren served as a prison for Confederate officers and government officials. James M. Mason and John Slidell, the Confederate diplomats seized in the Trent Affair, were among those held at the fort. High ranking civilians held at Fort Warren include Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens and Confederate Postmaster General John Reagan.
Still active through the Spanish-American War and World War I, Fort Warren was modified in the late 1890s through the beginning of the twentieth century to accommodate the newer rifled ordnance then being developed for coastal defense. During World War II, the fort served as a control center for Boston Harbor's south mine field, a precaution taken in anticipation of potential attacks by German U-boats.
Fort Warren also has a bit of a legend/folklore... the Lady In Black Ghost. She is supposedly Mrs. Andrew Lanier, the wife of a Confederate soldier that was imprisoned there in 1861. Edward Rowe Snow, a 20th century historian, popularized the story. You can listen to the 2009 video above where author Christopher Rondina recounts the story of The Lady on Black.
The other place the ferries went to on Free Ferry Day was Spectacle Island. I've never been to that one before, but it's biggest draw is sandy beaches with lifeguards. Given the time of year, that didn't seem like the best place to go. Both islands offer great views of the city from a side most people don't see.
The boat ride over takes 45-50 minutes to George's Island. The ferry we were on had three levels with two snack bars on the lower two levels. Sitting up<|fim_middle|> double pay for parking. More importantly, I value my time. Tickets were gone by 10 am probably. I would have rather spent the morning sleeping late :), still do some activities with my son, and then gone into the city for the ferry, showing up a little early, but still not needing to go into city until the afternoon. By the time the 2 o'clock ferry rolled around, we were exhausted from all the walking we did already. I don't know if all the tickets are gone early on a non-free day, but showing up later would have allowed us to get more stuff done in and around home. Either way, it is an enjoyable day on the water and on the island. | top, be forewarned that they have to blow an air horn REALLY LOUD when they leave the harbor. You get some nice views of the planes taking off from Logan and lots of boats cruising around.
For us, the ride over was fairly smooth. On the other hand, the ride back was a bit rougher where it seemed like we crossed over the wake of a boat a couple times. It is important to know that the island has a policy of what you carry onto the island, you must carry off the island, so be ready to carry trash back. There is a small snack bar on the island, but it closes an hour before the final ferry leaves. The workers have to leave, too, on the last ferry, so need time to clean up.
The fort is an impressive structure. You can take a forest ranger guided tour or go off on your own. Many people go there just for a picnic. When touring around the fort, you can go into the barracks of where the soldiers would have stayed and see the physical kitchen and living quarters. The rooms are barren though. One of the more interesting aspects of the tour are some tunnels in one corner of the courtyard. It is best if you have a flashlight (or you can use the one on your phone). The tunnels are not lighted. If you're brave enough, you'll find a door that leads to the outside of the far side of the fort which looks out towards the lighthouse.
If you're still playing Pokemon Go, there are some PokeStops and gyms on the islands. I forget how many as I haven't played in a while, but they're not visited that frequently, compared to most others that aren't surrounded by water and a ferry ride.
If you've never been out to the harbor islands of Boston, it is a fun day outdoors, weather permitting. Normally, round trick tickets run $19.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids 3-12 (under 3 free). You can buy a family four pack for $49 though (2 adults / 2 kids). Seniors, active military, and college students are $14.95. No pets are allowed on most islands.
Would I do Free Ferry Day again? I think I'd be more inclined to pay for the tickets next time. While I enjoyed spending the day in Boston with my son, it was a REALLY LONG day. While we got our tickets at 9:15 am, the ferry didn't leave until 2 pm. We could have left the city and come back, but I didn't want to | 537 |
Prior to taking on this role, Kazim was the Co‐Founder and a Partner in ASI Partners, a specialized consultancy firm in Pakistan. At ASI, Kazim was responsible for advisory functions relating to business strategies, planning and project execution.
Prior to ASI Partners, Kazim spent over 15 years with Citibank in various locations, including New York and the Middle East. A large part of his career has been focused towards strategic marketing and market evolution analysis and he was instrumental<|fim_middle|> with the Citibank card business in the U.S. as a senior program head for the cross‐sell business with a porxolio size well over USD 600 million.
After Citibank, Kazim worked for 4 years with Millennium Capital (an investment banking M&A team in Dubai). Kazim was the head of Retail Bank International where he pioneered the concept of perception research to gauge the acceptability of Islamic products within markets which resulted in successful launches of 3 retail banks within a space of 12 months.
Kazim has a BSC from the University of Oklahoma with a major In Information Technology and minor in Finance. He also acts as a guest lecturer for leading Business Schools in Pakistan and has been on the international credit and business evaluation trainer panel for Citibank retail credit and Audit teams. | in evaluating market potential and business risk for Citibank across the globe. He served | 17 |
Everyone in my family is notorious for our love of spice. We have all been accused, one time or the other, of having no tastebuds or of having an inhuman love for chili. My sister and I are so obsessed with anything spicy, that we searched for the hottest hot sauce in the world, and are currently hoarding several bottles and jars of the triple ghost pepper stuff in our pantry. So when our founder, Mylene, told me that she may have found the spiciest chicken ever in Manila, I didn't believe her. I am very weirdly proud of the heat I can take (it is my life's biggest achievement, I believe), so I challenged her, telling her that whatever she thought was spicy, was probably as hot as a sprinkle of Tabasco. She pointed me to a tiny izakaya in the Burgos neighborhood, right across the infamous Handlebar.
Formerly known as Snowman Izakaya (for the way they served their sake and soju encased in shaved ice), Yukino Hana is one of the many excellent restaurants in the area. Burgos may be shady to many people, but the restaurant scene in the area is well and thriving, and is home to some of the best Korean places in town, more-than-decent drinking spots, and an effervescent nightlife. Come to this area almost any day of the week, and you're sure to have an interesting time, including delicious food. Yukino Hana is a mostly Japanese joint, but has Korean influences all over the space and the menu. Open until 5 in the morning, it's the favorite of many rambunctious and drunken revelers, and their unlimited appetizers are better than most. Egg in a stone bowl usually means yolks are scrambled to death, but they serve it still slightly wet, so that it is soupy and barely cooked. They have sweet corn mixed with just a hint of Japanese mayo, and shredded kimchi and potatoes. I'm here for the challenge though, and I order their plate of deep fried chili chicken, which comes in at PHP 450.
The chicken doesn't<|fim_middle|>ebriated. The only regret I have is that Mylene might have been right.
Have you ever had the chicken at Yukino Hana? What's the hottest thing you've ever eaten? Let us know below!
I actually pride myself on my spice-handling capability, too. I've only been beaten down a few times.
1. Side street in HK, where they spoke no English and I spoke no Chinese. I have no idea what it was but it seriously hurt. I could only finish half of the broth.
2. Kashmir on Pasay Road, where I told the waiter that I wanted the full spice effect. Oh, I got the full effect alright, and it lasted until the next day. Spicy in, spicy out. Oww.
3. Instant noodles from Sonamoo Mart in Ortigas. The picture on the front displayed red soup. I was intrigued. Six glasses of water after, there were no leftovers but my tongue felt blistered. Never again.
TRY THE GHOST PEPPER SAUCE. How do I send it to you? It's the worst.
By that I mean, best.
Game. I will trade that for the Instant Noodles from Sonamoo.
Can you post a photo of the instant noodles? I think Shin Ramyun is a bit too ordinary na kasi .
Ni-co-lai! I will buy and post. | even look remotely red, I tell myself, as it comes steaming hot to my table. One bite makes me think our Pepper mother is an absolute weakling. But several more has companions asking for beer, rice, and tissue to mop their tongues with. I last a little longer, but after a while, I'm really just pretending that my tears are due to their pain, and my sweat is probably from the exhaust. Really though, I'm thinking—damn, this thing is so delicious, and so, so, so rewardingly hot. What is amazing about this plate of food is that the chicken is still slightly crisp, but with edges desirably soggy from the amount of chili sauce. You can still taste the slight sweetness of soybean paste, even though the heat is more pronounced, so it isn't just the type of thing that completely wipes out your tastebuds. I can imagine how good this dish must taste if one were seriously in | 195 |
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Snowmaking began at Killington on October 16, 2018. Natural snow also came early in Vermont, laying a base for the rest of the winter. Killington photo by Chandler Burgess.
Vermont Business Magazine Skiing in Vermont was good early and good late, which resulted in the industry's best season in four years. Members, supporters and friends of the Vermont ski and snowboard industry gathered at Jay Peak Resort on June 5-6 for the Vermont Ski Areas Association's 50th Annual Meeting. Alpine and Cross-Country members, associate members and marketing partners were among those who celebrated what will be remembered as a historic season for Vermont skiing and riding, in which abundant early-season snowfall helped the industry post an increase in business over the 2017-18 season.
Vermont ski areas saw 207K more skier and rider visits this season than last, an increase of 5.<|fim_middle|> Ski Areas
Magic Mountain: #1 Ski Area in North America
Mad River Glen: #3 Ski Area in North America
Jay Peak Resort: #9 Ski Area in North America
SKI Magazine Rankings - 7 of the top 10 Best in the East
Smugglers' Notch Resort: #1
Sugarbush Resort: #2
Mount Snow Resort: #3
Jay Peak Resort: #5
Mad River Glen: #6
Stowe Mountain Resort: #8
Okemo Mountain Resort: #9
Ski Vermont (Vermont Ski Areas Association) is a proud ambassador of the thriving winter tourism industry in Vermont, where the legislature has designated skiing and snowboarding as the official state sports. Vermont is not only the #1 ski state in the east and fourth in the US, but also reigns supreme in snowmaking quality and coverage, variety of terrain and historical impact on the sports of skiing and snowboarding - making it one of the most significant ski and ride destinations in the world. Ski Vermont's mission is to help create a legislative, economic and social environment in which the state's ski areas can grow and prosper. It serves its 20 Alpine and 30 Nordic member resorts in three major areas: Governmental Affairs, Marketing and Public Affairs.
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Copyright © Vermont Business Magazine, 2014-2020 | 2 percent. This season's 4,178,533 total skier/rider visits were the most since the 2014-15 season and 1.2-percent higher than the 10-year average seen by the state's ski areas.
Historic early openings with unprecedented amounts of skiable and rideable terrain set the stage for the successful season. Killington Resort first spun its lifts on October 19 – a full three weeks ahead of last year's opening day and tied for earliest opening in the East. Mount Snow Resort enjoyed the earliest opening in its 64-year history on Oct. 27. Smugglers' Notch Resort opened Nov. 23 with the most skiable and rideable terrain ever on an opening day – 58 of its 78 total trails. By Dec. 1, the state's percentage of open alpine terrain stood at 65; the average for that date over the previous 13 seasons was just over eight percent.
That strong start was further bolstered by one timely snowstorm after another hitting the Green Mountains: Winter Storm Bruce dropped two feet on Nov. 25-27; Harper brought more than two feet during the long MLK Weekend; and Maya delivered 14 inches right on time for Presidents' Week. A combination of this snowfall, ever efficient snowmaking and no significant periods of warm weather resulted in very consistent coverage and a higher percentage of terrain open across the state throughout the season.
The Green Mountains remained a winter wonderland straight through the closing bell. March 30 saw 92 percent of terrain open at Vermont ski areas - the highest percentage for that date since the 2012-13 season. Mad River Glen reached its 136th day of operations on April 20, marking the longest season in its 70-year history. Killington's Superstar Quad finally stopped spinning on June 2, its 211th day of the season.
"This season's robust skier and rider turnout was driven by a perfect storm of factors," said Ski Vermont President Molly Mahar. "Early and abundant natural snow and consistent cold temperatures, combined with our member ski areas' outstanding snowmaking and grooming capabilities, helped deliver excellent conditions throughout the season.
"From early openings with unprecedented amounts of terrain all the way through to a seemingly never-ending spring of soft bumps and goggle tans, it was a great season - historic and unforgettable."
The Annual Meeting featured Ski Vermont's overview of the 2018-19 season and the impact of its marketing, public relations and governmental affairs efforts. Its Take 3 Pass and the Fifth Grade Passport programs helped get nearly 3,500 people on snow this season, and the proceeds from those programs once again enabled an annual grant through the Vermont Working Lands Foundation.
The VSAA awarded three Ski Vermont Industry Achievement Awards at its Annual Meeting:
The first went to Eric Friedman, who recently retired after 24 seasons as marketing director at Mad River Glen. During Eric's time at one of the few cooperatively-owned alpine ski areas in the country, MRG has raised more than $7 million over two successful capital campaigns. Eric will continue to promote and support the Mad River Valley as executive director of its Chamber of Commerce.
Rob Megnin, who is retiring as director of sales and marketing at Killington Resort, received the second Industry Achievement Award. With a career spanning several mountain resorts across three states, Rob has played a key role in major events including three World Cups and helped earn numerous national awards for marketing and programs. Rob will continue to share his expertise as a teacher in the Castleton University Killington School for Resort Management.
The third Industry Achievement Award was given to Tracy Taylor, Killington Resort's retiring business development and special projects manager. Tracy has been blazing new paths at Killington and Pico since 1987 when he arrived right out of college in the first of many positions he would hold at Killington, Travel Industry Marketing Manager. Throughout the years and different responsibilities Tracy held, he brought his passion for the sport of alpine skiing to many through group tours, field sales, and a new international marketing program.
This year's class of Career Employee Awards included: John Ayers from Mad River Glen; Angela Boisvert, Gerry Jagoda, Robert White from Killington Resort; Patrick Gordon from Bromley Mountain; George Griggs from Okemo Mountain Resort; and Phyllis Van Horn from Smugglers' Notch Resort. These staff members served their respective ski areas for over 25 years and in some cases more than 40 years.
Other awards bestowed at Ski Vermont's Annual Meeting included an Industry Champion Award to Cabot Creamery – which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year - for its many years of partnership with Ski Vermont and tremendous support in furthering the Vermont brand. A Friend of the Industry Award went to Rick Spear, former president of Leitner Poma of America, another longtime supporter of the Vermont ski industry.
Vermont Business Magazine Best of Business Awards 2019
Smugglers' Notch Resort: Best Downhill Ski Area
Trapp Family Lodge: Best Cross-Country Ski Area
National Ski Areas Association
Killington Resort: Best Overall Marketing Campaign (over 500k visits); Best #RideAnotherDay Program
Stratton Mountain Resort: Best Overall Safety Program (under 500k visits); Best Safety Photo
Sugarbush Resort: Golden Eagle Sustainability Climate Change Impact Award
Liftopia Best in Snow 2019 - Top Overall | 1,162 |
Indian high school seniors recognized at ceremony
By Halle ParkerStaff Writer
May 8, 2019 at 10:15 PM May 8, 2019 at 10:15 PM
The Houma Municipal Auditorium filled with life as tribal leaders and members beat rhythmically on drums and the United Houma Nation chief chanted.
Led by tribe members traditionally dressed, about 60 students in Terrebonne Parish's Indian Education Program proceeded to their seats for the annual graduation ceremony<|fim_middle|>We owe it to the past, present and future to give life our best effort."
He also passionately warned the students against drinking alcohol at any point in their lives, saying it would only bring hardship and ruin lives.
Means had some practical advice from his mother.
"She told me, 'There's only two things in life that matter most,'" Means said.
"'What is it? Love? Family?,' I asked her. She said, 'Your insurance and your credit score.'"
The crowd began to laugh.
Each high school handed out certificates to their seniors, and then several students returned to the front of the auditorium to receive awards from their tribes for the highest GPAs.
Senior Mariah Hernandez-Fitch, who will attend Dartmouth College in the fall, earned multiple academic awards for having the highest GPA of all women in the program and in the Houma tribe.
After the ceremony, Hernandez-Fitch said the ceremony was even more meaningful than the actual graduation that will occur in a couple weeks because it acknowledged her heritage. She said she appreciated being recognized by her community.
"It's almost like a sense of family," she said. | tonight.
The federally funded Indian Education Program serves students with documented American Indian heritage by offering assistance with classes and helping them to connect to their heritage through field trips and workshops.
The auditorium was packed with families members and friends supporting the students.
Kirby Verret said it was "the most highly attended gathering" yet.
The Isle de Jean Charles Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw, Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw, United Houma Nation and Pointe-au-Chien tribes were all present.
Several members of the School Board and the superintendent were also in attendance.
Guest speaker Tatanka Means, an actor and stand-up comedian of the Navajo, Oglala Lakota and Omaha Nations, offered the students a mixture of advice, anecdotes and laughs.
He started from his experience having no plans after his own high school graduation to trying out different things before finally landing in his current career. He then spoke on the importance for the seniors to keep moving forward, the different definitions of success and the need to recognize that life won't be easy.
"Life is hard. Being Indian is hard," he said. "Being a smart, disciplined person is hard."
Tatanka told the graduates to remember their roots are unique.
"We are indigenous to this land," he said. "Your roots are here and always will be."
He encouraged them to use their voice as Indians to speak up and oppose the ignorance that still exists across the country about their people and the sacrifices made to make the United States. And ensure the tribes still have a future.
"Our ancestors fought every day so we could live," said Means. " | 339 |
In Search of Cake and Cheese.
The outdoor garden area at Sugardough.
Here we are again and it's Monday already. The weekend always seems to pass so quickly and it's nice to not have to race kids from school pick up to after school activities. The weekend is our families chance to take a bre<|fim_middle|> day ever!!
Hope the weekend with your family was just as nice. | ather and try a few new things out.
So here's the thing. Everyone that knows me well (oh, alright even people I don't know that well) know that I love cake. I mean what's not to like!!?? Don't answer that.... it was rhetorical anyway. I have my favourite places but I have also been known to drive across town to try a new one out. So when I read an article a few weeks ago in the Sunday paper about the top 5 cakes places in Melbourne, my first thought was .... What!! I've only been to one of these places, how can that possibly be? My second thought was, Challenge accepted!!
So after spending the morning organising everyone else's breakfasts, getting them dressed, packing bags with the multitude of things you have to take with you "just in case" when you are out and about with a toddler and a little bit of kid (and husband) wrangling and we were in the car on our way to Sugardough, Panificio Patisserie. It's located at 163 Lygon Street in Brunswick East (just in case you would like to pay them a visit yourself).
Once we finally arrived at our sweet destination we found that there was not a seat to be had. While our 9 year old and his toddler brother pressed their faces against the glass it was hard to even see the cakes let alone move around the cafe, I've been in ensuites that were bigger. But, having said that once we did get a look at the cakes, they were amazing. The kids of course, picked their usual cupcakes - I don't think they even noticed anything else. I picked a couple of yummy treats to take home; a three layered vanilla cake and a chocolate brulee. We found a couple of seats outside for the kids to eat their cupcakes. You know, because there was no way they were going to last until we got home and when the kids were almost done, we realised there was a lovely little garden seating area out the back. Oh well, next time.
My photo's really don't do these justice - but due to the difficult nature of food photogra.....oh, alright. I ate them.
Now even though this was an outing for cake we decided to stop in and visit a little deli on Lygon St which we had seen featured on Getaway and it was so worth the visit!! More cake which was of course, delightful. But the real reason we went there was the cheese. La Parisienne Pates is located at 290 Lygon St, Carlton and they had the most amazing selection of cheese and cold meats. I had to try the cheese which was shown on the episode of Getaway which made me want to go and visit in the first place. You heat up the cheese in the little container it comes in and then dip crusty bread straight into it. Yum!
The cheese comes like this.
It's making my mouth water just looking at it.
The cheese ready for dipping with the crusty baguette. Yum.
I love a lazy Sunday where you can just wander around with the family and try out a few new tasty treats. So we took our booty home and had a crusty baguette with cheese and olive salami for lunch with beautiful cakes for desert. It was like the best | 683 |
Intergovernmental relations dramatically reflect the present and historical tensions present between political subdivisions at work within a state. An understanding of these interrelationships is vital to the success of any proposed program within a rural community.
States may not have much of a presence within a small rural community.<|fim_middle|>. Many administrative functions remain vested with the Federal government. Various schemes of Federalism have changed the way local government organizations interact with various agency initiatives. Many current Federal policies represent unfunded mandates or can be very incoherent in their intent. Many Federal and State programs depend on local communities their for successful implementation.
Public Facilitation – Once a community has decided investigate a project, public participation in the planning is vital. Factors that will affect participation in the planning process are personal motivation, previous experiences, project resources, time and clear objectives. Stakeholders need to be identified and an outreach effort made to include them in the selection process. Cries of disenfranchisement can quickly derail a project when the outcome is near. Depending on the complexity of a planning project, there may be more than one committee. A steering committee, planning group, or technical review committee are examples. Facilitation is important in the conduct of public planning meeting. People can tell when their input is genuinely accepted and opinions valued. Community support can be an enormous positive or negative factor in the project's success.
Collaborative Public Management – The community will need to negotiate with sponsoring agency throughout the entire project planning process. Communities need to stay on message and remain consistent. Federal managers will not be traveling to the community at every point of the planning process. Managers need to be focused on the possible benefits arising from the project and be ready to construct their response to regulators creatively. Communities should consider using jurisdiction-based and donor-recipient models of collaborative public management. A community can plan for growth and seek out multiple financial partners, and understand the needs of donor agencies. The sponsor agency is likely to need the community's help in advancing the agency goals and there should be maneuvering room for activist manager. | Representatives of state governments often work at a distance and are restrained in their ability to travel in rural areas. State officials are likely to only appear in a village during a time of crisis. State resources are increasingly being diverted to more urban areas that magnify the divide between highly and less populated regions.
Federalism – The Federal government has a huge impact on communities in terms of land owned, wages paid, funding provided and regulatory program administered | 86 |
By a margin greater than four to one, Americans think the price of gas is more likely to hit $5 per gallon than drop to $3 per gallon<|fim_middle|> antiquated structures of state government. These structural forces divide decision making in a way intended by the founding fathers, particularly but not limited to Thomas Jefferson, to weaken the political strength of cities.
This effect is amplified when state boundaries are also mixed into the batter. Look at Kansas City Kansas versus Kansas City Missouri or development in an around Cincinatti,OH and Covington, KY, ringed by suburbs and bifurcated by state boundaries.
Our government, Federal and State, was constructed to settle the frontier. In the modern era that has meant sprawl. High gas prices make it tough on sprawl. Low gas prices encourage sprawl.
I went to a political rubber chicken dinner in Westchester a couple months ago and some academic gave an excellent presentation on what it would take to bring down property taxes in the burbs, consolidating sewer districts merging schools. They painted several bright examples of how this could be achieved. Then an actual politician, someone who has to get elected in that little burg, stood up and agreed with the academic. Then he went further and said how much greater economies of public service could be achieved by joining the Bronx. He asked for a show of hands of those who wanted to do that. Maybe 300 people in the room, not one hand went up, certainly not mine or even the academic who made the earlier presentation.
Why do that when you already have revenue sharing where it benefits the rest of the state (ie. via the MTA) but not where it would benefit NYC — (ie. the local share of Medicaid for hospitals and home health care).
"Regionalism" has always meant making NYC worse off. No one will agree to it otherwise.
But that is a canard. Nobody opposes increased population density at the proposed site of the Atlantic Yards project. | , according to poll results released last week by Survey USA. With a rash of stories about how drivers are changing their habits appearing this month, the three-question survey lends weight to the argument that demand for gas drops noticeably once consumers firmly believe prices will remain high.
Also worth noting, nearly two-thirds of respondents say they have at least pondered the prospect of cutting back on driving in the face of escalating fuel costs. The number of Americans who can pull off that lifestyle change may be higher than you think: Fifteen percent live near a convenient transit alternative, according to the poll. With national transit mode share chugging upwards from the single digits, the results indicate that current infrastructure may have to carry significantly more passengers in the near future.
Taking a longer view, if fifteen percent is a rough approximation of the current ceiling for transit mode share, the need to expand access could not be more stark. But when it comes to reducing car dependence, congressional leaders are still sticking their heads in the sand.
Unfortunately, the way most of post-War America is laid out, expanded transit would shift the cost of energy and not reduce it. You'd have a bus or train with two people on it.
Carpooling, telecommuting, bikes and more fuel efficient cars are more likely short term solutions. A reversal of a century of land use patterns, in contrast, is likely to move at the pace of a pre-global warming glacier, though the ice flow does appear to be reversing direction.
I've heard that from many people, Larry, but in practice I think expanding transit a lot more feasible than it's made out to be. I've actually lived in some postwar-suburban and rural areas. The bus systems are inefficient because they're horribly underfunded and run like charities by people who don't use them.
Once we get "people like us" (i.e. people like the average taxpayer/voter/city councilmember/municipal bureaucrat/media reporter) riding the bus on a regular basis, all of a sudden you're going to see routes become much quicker and more efficient, bus lanes painted, connections blasted between subdivisions, and huge increases in frequency.
We're already seeing the most recent "edge city" outlying sprawl developments abandoned to foreclosure and prices and rents in the former "inner cities" holding firm as they decline in the suburbs. There's still a lot of prewar, pre-car-dependence housing stock, office and industrial space that's sitting empty in the Rust Belt cities. I think we're going to start seeing those get repopulated as residents and employers abandon Phoenix and Atlanta for places they can afford.
15% of Americans may live near a convenient mode a public transit, but that doesn't mean that they work near one. It doesn't mean their friends live near one. It doesn't mean their favorite places for shopping, entertainment, etc., are near one. The point is, a 15% transit mode share is hopelessly optimistic at present. In many ways, this ties in to what Larry is saying about land use patterns.
Let me fill this in with an example. I used to live in El Cerrito, CA. El Cerrito is a small town near San Francisco with fairly good transit connections — BART stops there, there are express buses to the city, and plenty of local buses to places in the nearby towns of Berkeley, Oakland, and Richmond. The immediately area is relatively flat, and the weather is good for bicycling.
Only one problem: Few people have their entire life contained in El Cerrito.
If I wanted to visit my sister (Pacifica), I'd need to BART it to Daly City and get a ride — or try for the bus that runs once an hour and meanders all over the place before arriving about a quarter mile from my sister's place.
If I wanted to visit my dad, who actually lives in San Francisco — same story, he lives on Park Merced, and getting there from the Daly City BART station is a painful walk across several highways.
I usually telecommuted, but if I wanted to visit my employer in Sunnyvale, I'd need to take an AC transit bus, a MUNI bus, Caltrain to Sunnyvale, and finally a half-mile walk — about 3 times the amount of time it would take to drive.
I think you get the idea. To take a particular mode from A to B, both A and B need to be well serviced by that mode.
This may cause some consternation in Bordentown.
It took 60 years to get into this mess, and it will take 60 years to get out of it. But at least things are starting to move.
There are some institutional issues to contend with. U.S. social policy concentrates the cost of the poor on those who live in the same taxing jurisdiction, and this makes older places that now house the poor less desirable than they would otherwise be.
Public schools tend to be poor there as well, and in the absence of vouchers those who pay for alternatives are paying twice.
Older places also have lots of retired public employees living on taxes and providing no services, a burden on the diminished popualtion. New places have few retirees and under-fund their employee retirement benefits in the expectation that a larger number of future residents will make up the deficit later.
The burden of the past and costs shifted to the future makes government older places seem more expensive, and new places less expensive, then they actually are. This affects where business locates.
Were it not for these factors, the shift would be much more rapid. As it is, the only "repopulation" is by those who don't have children and don't have lots of income to be taxed despite not being poor — young childless people for example — in much of the U.S.
Larry, re your third-to-last graf, don't many retired NYC employees live in the suburbs, in Florida, or elsewhere in the sunbelt? Most of them aren't subject to a residency requirement even when they're still working.
Larry, sorry, I misread you. Ignore.
I'd have to align with Ian and rlb– the transit grid is broken even in places that have mass transit options. When friends moved 'only'two miles into NJ from the village, you have to add an hour or more each way to the trip.
And if it's bad here it is infinitely worse in places like Florida. I'd say 15 percent nationwide is excessively optimistc.
It's going to take a long time before the design of our cities and communities improves, and people make smarter decisions about where they live in relation to each other, where they work, shop, spend time, etc.
While not everyone in the NYC metro area has "convenient" mass transit, the percentage is far, far lower than elsewhere in the US, where cities are only served by a single-hub-based network of rail or bus.
The rest of the country has a lot to learn by studying cities that were built before cars came about.
Assuming Sean's "metropolitan area" roughly approximates the MTA jurisdiction it is also interesting to note that 15% of the US population have 6% of the US Senators and even then they must share those Senators, such as they are, with other cities such as Atlantic City, Mystic and Buffalo and countless little villages and townships that have a huge say in land use issues that affect mass transit funding and acceptance.
Mass transit options, auto-centricity and densities adequate for mass transit are all a function of the urban-suburban-exurban-rural diffusion of political power handed down from the founding fathers through the miracle of Federalism. The price of gas breaks down accordingly.
Or before the second car became the norm. Until 1970 or so, there was one family car, and the wife and kids got around without one during the say. The advent of the two career sububan couple coincided with the two car family and the chauffered kid.
Too bad it wasn't one car plus bikes, carpool, etc. Still could be.
Re: Comment #13 – you bring up a great point. Home Rule is very strong here and it makes it incredibly difficult to conduct effective regional planning with all of the tiny kingdoms scattered around the metro area. No one's ever been able to take on Home Rule and win – it's a third rail issue despite the enormous waste it creates with duplication of services.
You mentioned home rule at the planner's meeting on Sunday, but I don't really understand how home rule is strong in New York. If NYC needs permission to install red light cameras, to price its roads, and to set rent control policy, if the subways are run by the state and a state agency (ESDC) has the ability to override NYC zoning, if all these powers are given over to the state, in what way is home rule strong?
P.S. I got your phone call, but not until much later.
Gee, I really hate to disagree with someone who agrees with me, it seems to be sort of blog-suicide. However, I guess I think that you missed my point. "Home rule" is really strong everywhere, thats where NIMBY, BANANA and CAVE come from.
There is a legal concept in transportation known as "Abutter's Rights". For example, if I could I'd put a toll booth right in front of my house in South Brooklyn. But I can't, I don't have the right. So, in many ways, what make NYC great is the relative absence of abutter's rights. The city is able to plan for itself in a very big way, though clearly not including congestion pricing.
Unfortunately for urbanist political forces that hasn't helped us draw together a cohesive force. Many of the people who supported congestion pricing oppose increased population density as typified by Atlantic Yards in Brooklyn. Many of the same people who hate Brodsky and Silver for what happened with Congestion Pricing applaud them for what they did opposing the Stadium on the West Side of Manhattan or any of the other things that they have used state authority to crush.
What really happens politically to most of the cities in America is that they become ringed by suburbs that then infuse a balkanized planning regime on what would otherwise be an increased urban center. In the US this is intensified by Federalism and | 2,132 |
Have you ever thought about how perfectly skiing & yoga complement each other? Skiing is fast, adrenaline-pumping & risky. Yoga is calming, meditative & mindful. Combining the two creates a perfect balance of mindful fun.
The biggest benefit that yoga can bring to your skiing is injury prevention. Out on the slopes it is cold and we use our cold muscles in ways or in an intensity that we generally aren't used to. Yoga can help reduce stress, strain and possible injury.
If you're planning a skiing holiday I would highly suggest attending as many yoga classes as you can before you head into the snow. Balance, concentration, flexibility & strength form the basis of most yoga classes and these are also the most important skills to get you down the mountain with a big smile on your face!
Feet should be shoulder-width apart, as if in Mountain Pose, to create a stable base for the body.
Knees should be in line with the toes.
Hips<|fim_middle|> your body to encourage forward movement and to initiate pole plants.
Forward fold: A yoga pose for hamstrings as it helps to loosen the back and stretch hamstrings and calves.
Warrior I and II : Stretches hip flexors and hamstrings on the back leg whilst strengthening feet, ankles, glutes and quads on the front leg.
Chair pose: classic ski and board pose, warms up and builds strength in quads.
Reclined cobblers pose: improves flexibility of inner thigh muscles, which can cause knee injury in skiing if not stretched.
Tree pose: helps with balance, tones & strengthens quads, calves, ankles & spine whilst stretching hip flexors, inner thighs, chest and shoulders. Improves balance, promotes mobility in the hip and knee joint, very important for turns whilst skiing.
Downward facing Dog: Stretches the back & opens the chest. Vinyasas can build core strength.
Crescent Pose (high lunge): stretches hip flexors & hamstrings on the back leg whilst strengthening feet, ankles, glutes & quads on the front leg. Low lunges are also good!
Daily morning yoga with a mountain view, afternoons to ski/board to your hearts content, a full body massage, meditation techniques for the curious, a B-EA-U-TIFUL chalet complete with a sauna and right next to the ski lifts. Oh, and of course stinky french cheese and wine are also included!
See you in the snow? | should be tipped slightly forward. This is a somewhat unnatural position for most people; however, ski boots help encourage this shape in the lower body. This posture helps you gain control.
Shoulders should be dropped, or relaxed, as in Mountain Pose.
Torso should be still & stable. Referred to as a "quiet upper body" in skiing, having a "still" torso is akin to riding a bicycle with the lower body doing most of the work while the upper body provides stability.
Hands should be in front of | 105 |
Valley Voice: We must offer support to at-risk youth
Sandra Austin
Family Health & Support Network believes that the level of support, guidance,<|fim_middle|> contributions to our world.
Winners will receive the prestigious 2015 "It's My Life" Award, complementary premier seating at the Juneteenth event, two complementary guest tickets, Congressional recognition, a monetary award, and recognition in News Releases about the event. We look forward to receiving your nominations before May 15.
Sandra Austin is CEO of Family Health & Support Network and may be reached at (760) 340-2442 or saustin@fhsnet.org | nurturing and encouragement a young person receives in his or her everyday interactions is the most important factor to ensure healthy development.
When a young person is valued, supported and raised in a safe and stable environment, he or she is much more likely to thrive and become a well-adjusted adult. Alternatively, youths who grow up without stability and the authentic experience of being valued and supported as an important part of a family, team or village are much less likely to develop into healthy, fully functional adults.
The majority of youths in foster care have been victims of abuse and/or neglect. They, as well as underserved, high-risk youth who have experienced very little support, stability, or sense of belonging in their lives, are in desperate need of healthy and supportive attention.
The "It's My Life!" Pioneer Awards seeks to provide that recognition.
Do you know an extraordinary youth or young adult? We want to know them too! Family Health & Support Network is seeking nominations for the 2015 "It's My Life!" Pioneer Awards. The awards will be presented at the organization's annual Juneteenth in the Coachella Valley gala to be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the La Quinta Resort & Spa.
Nominations are being accepted now in the following seven categories: Unity, Self Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith. Descriptions of each category and an online nomination form are available at juneteenthcv.com.
Individuals, educational institutions, and social service, nonprofit, community and faith-based organizations are encouraged to nominate youth and young adults (age 12-25) who, despite challenging life circumstances such as foster care, homelessness, economic, physical or emotional challenges, have persevered and thrived.
Family Health & Support Network invites the community to take this opportunity to acknowledge an extraordinary youth or young adult by submitting a nomination in one or more of the "It's My Life!" award categories. Recognizing our communal responsibility to develop young people with character, commitment and, most importantly, resilience, we are excited to acknowledge youth and young adults who have overcome tremendous obstacles and are making unique and valuable | 447 |
Party Food and Drink can make a huge difference to the style and success of your event.
How formal do you want to be?
<|fim_middle|>als and matches) – this is often a good way to get the boys to cook! If you prefer, Chef can also cook on your BBQ for you.
Finally, if the size of your Party is large enough – why not consider a Hog Roast?
Why does no one use the lovely wooden seats? Outdoor eating at its casual best!
cafetiers at all Party Houses), bread (large toasters are also provided), croissants, etc and let everyone help themselves.
Many of our guests invite in a Chef late on a Sunday morning to cater a brunch or classic English breakfast. | are better for guests who are shy)?
How much time do you want to spend cooking/preparing yourself?
You can dress the tables to look fantastic and match your party theme.
To ring the changes, why not ask guests to rotate between courses so they get to meet lots of people?
Still have a fully seated dinner, but cater for yourselves.
Have a table of buffet food for guests to serve themselves but still have seated places at the dining table.
For casual dining the classic buffet is always popular (and you can ask guests to each bring a contribution).
need to bring your own BBQ co | 118 |
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I have been living in France for one month and have not come into contact with escargot. As a kid, I believed that this was all the French ate, perplexed by their ways. As I grew older, I began to understand that this dish was not something the French ate every day, or even at all. In my class last week, my professor asked if the French students ate the dish and they responded with a resounding "no" amid one "on occasion". The cuisine of the French is complex, but I learn more each day.
My first trip to the grocery store resulted in 3 boxes of Barilla pasta, a brand I know well from home. The ordinary act of food shopping made me overwhelmed due to the plethora of unfamiliar brands and absence of favorites. At checkout, I bought a reusable bag to avoid the charge and fumbled to quickly place my groceries in it before the cashier asked for my cash.
As I became more comfortable, I found both familiar foods and new items to try. I embraced the French taste for yogurt, shown by their endless<|fim_middle|> catering company. Invited into her aesthetically pleasing home with trinkets and plants decorating the space, French music playing, and a large cat named Socks blissfully sleeping on the couch, I felt welcome.
From the start, cooking was a hands-on experience, characterized by delicious tastings and technical blunders. The three of us apprentrice chefs donned our customized aprons and prepared the dishes with the guidance of Clem's instructions. The home-cooked meal, complete with an entrée, plat principal, and dessert, gave me a peek into French cuisine and culture. I am thankful for the experience and hope to replicate the delectable dishes in the future. In addition, I cannot wait for the Nice food tour later in the year! | aisles of the product. I would eat a crêpe every day if I could. I no longer feel lost amid the aisles and feel excited by the untried. While I have found many new preferences, I miss some of the foods I am accustomed to eating. For instance, popcorn, guacamole, peanut butter, bagels, and iced coffee (or large coffees of any kind) are hard to find or too expensive. However, this inavailability has translated into an exploration of a new culture through food.
I still have a lot to learn about French cuisine. I recently attended an IES Abroad French cooking class in Villefranche-sur-Mer with Clém, a wonderful cook who owns her own | 150 |
His pride<|fim_middle|> line of men and women waiting for a hot bowl of homemade chili.
"Actually, I'm shocked there are so many people. I didn't expect it to be this big," he remarked.
Hosting similar all-staff events and involving retirees to participate and share lessons learned, is what Woodhouse plans to have happen moving forward.
"We're trying to build a team and build a family," he said.
In the short term, the teams in the offices of school plant and facilities services are just trying to build a recipe for winning chili.
Only 12 entries were judged, even though each shop prepared multiple pots of chili and additional dishes like gumbo and meatballs.
Kenny Evans, general maintenance supervisor who established the event last year after seeing each shop had separate winter holiday parties, explained the process.
"What happens is every shop submits three to four pots of chili, and then within that shop they pick the one they want judged upstairs," he said.
Wendell Jenkins, general maintenance coordinator, noted one other consideration for the competition.
We heard. Hot enough to kill you.
The winning teams received gift cards as well as plaques made in one of the school plant shops.
"There isn't much we don't make," said Evans.
Nice article; great to see everyone getting involved and having a good time. | in the hot sauce that makes grown men turn red, sweat and cry, is only one reason the Office of School Plant Services hosted a chili cook-off for the second year in a row – and this time in partnership with the Office of Facilities Services.
Woodhouse, only one month on the job in school plant, couldn't help but smile at the long | 71 |
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TRIBALÍ Foods is the vision of Angela Bicos Mavridis. As a kid in her grandmother's kitchen, Angela discovered the nurturing power of real foods. Today, as a single mother of 3, her recipes are a flavorful celebration of simple ingredients — gathered from nature and seasoned with loving care — that make healthier eating easier for everyone.
TRIBALÍ Foods is the vision of Angela Bicos Mavridis.
As a kid in her grandmother's kitchen, Angela discovered the nurturing power of real foods. Today, as a single mother of 3, her recipes are a flavorful celebration of simple ingredients — gathered from nature and seasoned with loving care — that make healthier eating easier for everyone.
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Paleo is a Greek word which has come to represent our modern desire to eat wholesome, ancestral foods that have sustained human beings for generations. When you're raised in a traditional Greek household, Paleo cuisine is often on the plate — even if you don't know what Paleo is.
During summers spent in Greece, Angela saw her grandmother happily cooking from scratch — using only real organic, local, and heirloom foods — according to traditional recipes passed down through the generations. Angela vividly remembers grocery runs through the village.
Her first stop was at the "manavi" (vegetable grocer) for fresh tomatoes, zucchini, dandelions, or other fresh vegetables grown<|fim_middle|> gut and digestive issues subsided and her body started to heal.
Angela quickly noticed she wasn't alone in her quest for delicious, healthy meals that connect back to more ancestral ways of eating. Making it her mission to capture the magic of her grandmother's kitchen in a way that fits into today's busy lifestyles, Angela got cooking. She soon developed delicious meat patties — seasoned with worldly flavor combinations created only from vegetables, spices, herbs and purées — that cook from frozen and are ready to nourish in minutes.
Today, TRIBALÍ Foods seeks and sources 100% organic high-quality animal meats — from grass fed and grass finished pastured beef to free-range chicken, humanely raised pork, and wild-caught seafood — to create a flavorful, versatile, and nutrient-dense centerpieces for wholesome, satisfying meals. Whether you call it the Mediterranean/Greek diet, the Paleo diet or just the Real Foods diet – that's what it is…food straight from the land and the sea, unaltered, minimally processed and as fresh as possible. Welcome to ancestral eating made for your modern world!
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Ironically, back in the states, Angela's dad owned a fast-food hamburger drive-thru serving up yummy — though less health-minded — burgers, fries, and shakes. With a busy schedule, the family ordered dinner from their restaurant more often than not. On her quest for healthier eating, Angela became a vegetarian at the age of 13.
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As an adult, Angela veered so far from her original wholesome nutrient-dense Greek/Paleo diet, that her digestion took a toll. She was constantly bloated and tired. After suffering from a variety of unidentifiable health issues that were masked by modern medicine, she decided to take matters into her own hands and become a Holistic Nutritionist. After years of fueling her body with endless combinations of protein powders, shakes, supplements, and bars, she decided to return to her original way of eating when growing up in Greece. An expert cook, lifelong fitness aficionado — runner, cyclist and cross-fitter — and 35-year vegetarian, she came to realize that clean animal meats paired with real, ancestral ingredients made her feel better physically and emotionally. Within days, her | 342 |
Project: a formal living room in Chanhassen.
Positives: cathedral ceilings, new carpet and a walk-out deck.
Negatives: gold, faux-painted walls, too much decor and clumsy furniture arrangement.
When staging your home, you need to<|fim_middle|> on the deck and a yellow mum add attention-grabbing color. | consider the overall presentation. In this case, the formal living room on the upper level had very bright walls with tall ceilings in contrast to the lower-level family room, which had very dark walls with low ceilings.
"We needed to create balance and a spacious feeling on both levels, said Lori Matzke of Centerstagehome.com. "Swapping the furniture between the two rooms helped achieve that and allowed for a more open floor plan and consistent flow between spaces."
Here's how Matzke put her plan into action.
A clunky roll-top desk that the owner was planning to sell took up a lot of space, so rather than waiting for the house to sell, the transaction was completed early.
The area rug went into storage. Rugs over carpet are distracting and tend to make rooms feel small and break up the floor plan. They also make a potential buyer wonder what you're hiding. In this case, storing the rug let buyers get a better look at the new carpet.
Removing excess clutter, including a series of black-and-white photos, makes the room feel larger and more open. To open the view of the deck and back yard, the curtains were removed.
Matzke swapped the white furniture for a larger set that was in the lower level. Bulkier pieces are appropriate for taller ceilings and dark upholstery looks better with the brighter upstairs walls than with the caramel walls downstairs.
To give the leather a softer appeal, Matzke accessorized with large tapestry pillows in muted tones of brown and gold.
Rearranging the furnishings to create a more open floor plan leads your eye directly to the sliding glass doors and deck, both positive selling features.
Two matching bookcases (only one is shown) that had flanked the white sofa were teamed up on the opposite wall and accessorized sparingly to create the illusion of more ceiling height.
In lieu of the large decorative mirror, which Matzke used to brighten a dark downstairs hallway, a decorative wrought-iron panel that was part of a coffee table was used to create more distinction between the window and door without adding more color to the already colorful walls.
A small palm tree on a plant stand next to the sliding glass door draws your eye to the outside view. Colorful outdoor pillows on a bench | 456 |
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Faust Ruggiero has a Master's Degree in Psychology, and has been in private practice for over thirty years.
Self-care and emotional health are more important than ever. In the face of unprecedented uncertainty, it's easy to become overwhelmed by fear and anxiety.
What can we do right now, as individuals, to begin a journey toward a brighter future? The Fix Yourself Handbook from clinical therapist Faust Ruggiero presents a step-by-step program he calls the Process Way of Life, which aims to help readers achieve physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual balance.
"Human beings are a product of nature. As such, we are governed by natural rules. These are called processes: deliberate and natural actions or steps that must be performed so that we can live in tune with our own natural flow," Ruggiero writes.
He published The Fix Yourself Handbook last year. The book presents the Process Way of Life, which is the culmination of over twenty years of research, program development, and counseling application. It has helped to change the lives of over two thousand clients in his private practice. The book is a nonfiction award recipient from both the Nonfiction Authors Association and Literary Titan.
Between the covers of The Fix Yourself Handbook, Ruggiero presents 52 of these internal processes and explains in easy-to-follow language how these processes can be applied to any life situation. He offers straightforward action plans to address issues methodically — prioritizing practical intellect over emotion — to empower readers to tackle problems, resolve conflicts, The Fix Yourself Handbookembrace change and rise above anger.
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There is very little that author Faust A. Ruggiero's hasn't seen, and very few problems he hasn't helped people work through during his professional career of almost 40 years. He has consistently established cutting-edge counseling programs in pursuit of professional excellence and personal life enhancement. He is a published research author, clinical trainer and a therapist who has worked in settings that have included clinics for deaf children, hospitals, prisons, nursing homes, corporate settings, centers for abused women, substance abuse centers, and inpatient facilities. He continues to provide counseling services for veterans, first responders, law enforcement and other emergency personnel.
During his tenure as the President of the Community Psychological Center in Bangor, Pennsylvania, he developed the Process Way of Life counseling program, and has adapted it into the formal text presented in The Fix Yourself Handbook. In February 2020, The Fix Yourself Handbook received the Silver Award from The Nonfiction Authors Association.
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Like many automakers, Volkswagen is in the process of replacing larger naturally aspirated engines with smaller turbocharged ones. That includes the Beetle, which is switching from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine to a 1.8-liter turbo. Yet VW has kept the price the same despite the engine swap.
The 2014 Beetle with the 1.8T and standard six-speed manual starts at $20,295 - the same as the 2014 Beetle with the 2.5-liter engine. Upgrade to the six-speed automatic and the<|fim_middle|> charge for either model.
You get the same 170 horsepower with the new 1.8T as you did with the old 2.5, but peak power now comes in at 700 fewer revolutions per minute. Torque grows marginally by 7 pound-feet, but comes in at 2,750 rpm lower. Best of all, though, is that the turbo version with the automatic gets 25 miles per gallon in the city (versus 22 on the 2.5) and 33 mpg on the highway (vs 29) for a combined EPA rating of 28 mpg (vs 25).
It's worth noting that VW had increased the base price by $300 at the start of the new model year for the base 2.5-liter model in apparent preparation for the new engine's arrival, but that marginal price increase will soon be offset by the savings at the pump. Scope out the full pricing and fuel economy ratings in the press release below.
Washington, D.C. – Having launched the new EA888 1.8-liter turbocharged and direct-injection TSI® engine in the Jetta and Passat lineup, Volkswagen of America has announced pricing for the Beetle and Beetle Convertible 1.8T models, which are now beginning to arrive in dealerships.
The base price for the Beetle is $20,295 when equipped with a five-speed manual transmission and $21,395 with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Beetle Convertible, which is only available with the six-speed automatic, begins at $25,170. Volkswagen's standard destination charge for the Beetle and Beetle Convertible is $820.
Designed to be lighter and more fuel-efficient, the new EA888 Gen 3 turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder powerplant features a number of refinements, such as a new thinwall cylinder block, a cylinder head with an integrated exhaust manifold, and careful attention to the reduction of friction. The new 1.8-liter TSI engine is built at Volkswagen's new engine factory in Silao, Mexico, part of the Volkswagen Group's ongoing $5 billion investment in North America.
The 1.8T engine has a peak output of 170 horsepower at 4800 to 6200 rpm, matching the horsepower rating of the outgoing 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine, but delivered at 700 fewer revs. The new engine offers seven pound-feet more torque at 184 lb-ft, produced at just 1500 rpm-a whopping 2750 revs less than the outgoing 2.5's torque figure. The torque curve is strong and flat, with the peak being delivered from 1500 to 4750 rpm. All 1.8T Beetle models now have electric power steering, in place of the hydraulic setup on the 2.5 models.
The new engine also returns better EPA estimated fuel economy figures than the 2.5-liter unit. The Beetle equipped with the 1.8T and a six-speed automatic transmission now gets 33 mpg on the highway, up from 29 mpg for the 2.5-liter engine. At the same time, the city mileage improves from 22 to 25 mpg, and the overall EPA estimated combined fuel economy is now 28 mpg compared with 25 for the outgoing five cylinder.
On the manual transmission model, the EPA city/combined/highway fuel economy ratings have improved from 22/25/31 mpg to 24/27/33 mpg. In the case of the Beetle Convertible, the EPA ratings have gone from 21/23/27 mpg to 24/27/32 mpg-a 19 percent gain in the estimated highway fuel economy.
The implementation of this engine throughout the Beetle lineup furthers Volkswagen's leadership in turbocharged and direct-injection technology among volume automakers. Volkswagen first used this combination of turbocharging and direct injection in U.S.-market gasoline engines in the 2006 Jetta GLI and GTI models. Since then, Volkswagen's EA888 four cylinder has set the benchmark for small-displacement turbocharged engines, while the EA288 TDI® has set the standard for diesel engines in the North American market since it first appeared in the 2009 Jetta TDI Clean Diesel.
The vast majority of Volkswagen's range is now powered by these advanced turbocharged and direct-injection engines, either in diesel or gasoline form. Volkswagen of America predicts that by the end of 2014, close to 90 percent of its vehicles will be sold with these engines.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., (VWoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA's operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. VWoA sells the Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC, Tiguan, and Touareg vehicles through approximately 630 independent U.S. dealers. | sticker price jumps to $21,395, while the convertible version (which is only sold with the slushbox) starts at $25,170. Of course you'll have to factor in the $820 destination | 51 |
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DockYard is hiring a Senior Business Developer to identify and secure new partnerships in the web application development space through outbound sales. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in joining a rapidly growing professional services consultancy on the forefront of new tech. We work with some of the world's largest brands (i.e., Apple, Netflix) to design and develop their most ambitious projects.
As an early member of an evolving Business Development team, you will play an integral<|fim_middle|> talented individuals on groundbreaking projects for the world's largest companies.
We help ambitious companies transform new ideas into fully deployed web applications. Our clients range from seed-funded and early-stage startups, who depend on us to define and deliver business-critical workflows, to established enterprise companies seeking fresh perspective and deep expertise on new projects.
The ideal candidate is self-driven and passionate about web technologies and cybersecurity to manage our virtual data resources, assets, and provide training and education for our team members. | role in helping DockYard continue on our high-growth trajectory. From establishing new partnerships, to ensuring the successful delivery of projects in an account manager capacity, the Senior Business Developer position will provide a diverse range of responsibilities.
The right candidate will have an existing network of relationships at Fortune 500 companies. They will have experience navigating the organization charts of prospective clients, identifying buyers' primary decision criteria, and bringing the right decision-makers to the table. As DockYard enters new verticals, we will engage with companies ripe for "digital transformation" projects; the Senior Business Developer will be adept at targeting and guiding these types of prospective clients through the buying process.
Researching and targeting prospective clients.
Developing messaging strategies and BD collateral in collaboration with marketing.
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Stewarding potential projects from the lead stage, to proposal development (alongside design, engineering, project management), through contract negotiation, to project kickoff.
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Completing other detail-oriented tasks that may be repetitive.
Success in this role will not solely be measured in terms of sales quotas, but also by the ability of the Senior Business Developer to mentor other team members and to position our other teams (e.g., design, engineering, project management) for success via our engagement terms. This position will not be a good fit for the "lone wolf" who wins business but can't keep the CRM up to date. Rather, the Senior Business Developer will work with the Director of Business Development to institute repeatable processes and define a scalable model for the continued growth of the department.
DockYard is a remote software consultancy based in Boston that specializes in web applications. We have in-house engineers, designers, developers, and project managers, and we are looking for an IT and Data Security Manager to join our growing team. You'll work alongside | 388 |
As we head into the final hours of the year, it's natural to reflect on the year that was. In years past, I've made predictions (mostly poorly,) lamented<|fim_middle|>, or other harmful chemicals. You can taste -and feel - the purity in these wines. This is a hugely positive trend in the industry, and one I hope to see continue in 2022.
@CpalatePR @CrownRoyal @DomaineBousquet @GonzalezByassUS @noninoUSA @skurnikwines @Veramonte @VinoMaitia @XicaruMezcal #mezcal #Rye #WineReview | the state of wine in America (and continue to,) and offered a list of the most exciting bottles that hit the recycling bin too soon.
For 2021, this recap of wines and spirits could serve as a shopping list for the value-oriented consumer. Here's hoping 2022 offers even more abundance and that your passage into the New Year is safe and as joyful as possible.
Bousquet: South American wines got a lot of coverage on these pages this year - and for good reason. Quality continues to improve while prices remain very reasonable. One winery in particular stands out as a top performer: Argentina's Domaine Bousquet. Their high altitude vineyards, organic farming, and commitment to quality result in a consistent honesty in their entire range. From their 93 point Grand Malbec ($25) to their very respectable boxed wines ($20 for 3 liters,) there's little risk in reaching for anything in their portfolio. You can find reviews of many of their wines here and here.
Rye: 2021 saw a dramatic increase in whiskey coverage as well. There's a lot of competition out there these days, with new entrants into the market seemingly daily. What's surprising is the bravado of pricing - it's not uncommon for an unproven brand to make a debut north of $50. Thankfully, there are quality products in the category that offer a good value. One diamond in the rough is the 93 point Crown Royal Rye ($26.) It's got a lot to love: warming wood, rye's typical pepper offset by subtle streaks of vanilla, and a smoothness that accomplishes what every spirit aspires to: drinking enjoyment.
Mezcal: Praise for mezcal has been common on Imbiber's Journal, and why not? It's a corner of the spirits market that is bringing many new, high-quality producers into the US market, and prices haven't gone completely bonkers (yet.) For all my experimentation in 2021, the one brand I keep returning to is Xicaru. With a very friendly price point, ratings as high as 95 points, and availability that keeps expanding, this family-run palenque deserves your attention. Reviews and commentary here.
Low(er) alcohol wines: As the planet has warmed, alcohol levels in wine have risen. ABV's of 15%+ are now commonplace in California, where even cabernets once clocked in at around 12.5%. Some winemakers are bucking this trend, harvesting earlier and diluting their wines - approaches which attempt to counteract nature through manipulation - and you can taste the contrivance. Thankfully, there are still some regions, particularly those at higher altitudes (thinks the Andes, Alps, Dolomites, etc.,) which produce very flavorful, high-acidity wines of lighter density and moderate alcohol - both red and white. As my palate ages, these are the wines I find myself reaching for more and more. Some examples to look for: Chilean pipeño ($13,) like the Aupa bottling, pretty much anything from Italy's Alto Adige region (also look for the words Sudtirol and Dolomiti on labels,) and Ritual's exceptional 92 point sauvignon blanc ($20.)
Amaro: The Italian bitter is used as a cocktail ingredient in some amazing recipes, such as the Paper Plane. But anyone looking at this category as merely a mixer is missing the digestivo potential of amaros. While Amaro Nonino ($45) is delicious and widely available in the US, amaros have many different profiles, each reflecting the region in which it's made. After a big meal, a chilled amaro poured neat or over ice is a very civilized way to round out an evening.
Organic: A decade or so ago, the wineries most vocal about their organic practices left a lot to be desired in their winemaking practices. To be environmentally conscientious in choosing your wines often meant compromising on quality. No more. Organic farming is very commonplace in vineyards today, with many finer growers adopting biodynamic practices. Combined with capable winemaking, the results can be phenomenal. Domaine Bousquet (above) is a terrific example, but far from unique in this respect. Farmers around the world are finding ways to grow high quality wine grapes without pesticides, herbicides | 915 |
Nova Wars : Galactic Clash is a Clash Royale-style online battle game that immerses you in outer space conflicts worthy of Starcraft.
Nexon is one of the most important mobile videogame companies in the entire world. The enormous number of games they offer doesn't lower their production quality in the least, and in fact, you'll find they offer a surprisingly interesting selection of games. If you're looking for an alternative to Clash Royale with PVP battles, then Nova Wars is your go-to. But of course, this game offers enough extras to set itself apart in the already over-saturated genre.
When your start playing Nova Wars for the first time, it's normal to feel a little bit of déjà vu. Not for its gameplay, which we've already seen a thousand and one times in this style of PVP game, but for its visuals. The game takes you to a far-off future where you participate in a war between human factions, looking suspiciously like Starcraft from all angles. The design of the units is inspired by the game by Blizzard and you can even make out the legendary starcraft tanks in all their glory. Seeing this makes us wonder where the line is that separates inspiration from all out plagiarism. In any<|fim_middle|> but hopefully this will change once it's officially released worldwide. Meanwhile, you can enjoy the game freely by downloading it from our website without any geographic restrictions. | case, that doesn't mean we're not going to enjoy playing this game all the same.
What's surprising about Nova Wars is the sheer number of possibilities it offers. Not only does it come with a whole slew of units that will leave you awestruck, it also offers an enormous array of buildings to construct and cards with abilities you can apply. This high degree of customization may see overwhelming at first, but all it takes is a few rounds to get the hang of the whole thing. On the bright side, not only do you have to survive the online battles, you can also discover the way the cards work through its extensive campaign mode — a mode that will give you access to new units to continue fighting with.
Nova Wars is an excellent online PVP with fast-paced rounds and spectacular visuals. It's obvious that they're tying to do something different from Clash Royale, as seen in its long setting, where you can move the camera vertically to cover it completely, and in its interesting combat gameplay: before the battles, you can reveal 5 of the 10 cards your enemy has and your rival can do the same. This makes the strategy in each and every game completely different from the last, and helps you to adapt your tactics accordingly.
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by Alyce Barry –
"Shadow" can be a difficult concept to understand.
Shadow Work facilitators and coaches often describe shadow as the parts of the self that have been disowned, denied or repressed.
In other words, the parts of ourselves we are afraid to show to the world.
By "parts of the self," I mean traits and feelings. So, for example, if as a child I was criticized for feeling good about myself, or punished for feeling angry, my self-esteem or my anger went into shadow.
However, if Carl Jung — the man who first used the term "shadow" to mean the unconscious part of the personality — were listening to me, he would likely point out that I'm leaving out several levels of the unconscious mind.
Jung would call my hidden anger or self-esteem my "personal unconscious" — that part of my shadow that's personal to me because it's the result of something that happened to me.
He might then point out that there are two other levels to the unconscious as well: the social and the collective.
In Shadow Work, we regularly work with the social and collective unconscious. They're somewhat more difficult to explain, and that's one reason we often leave them out of our explanation.
THE SOCIAL UNCONSCIOUS
I like to describe the social unconscious as traits that are in shadow for a particular group of people, or for an entire culture. For example, many of us in Shadow Work believe that sexuality is in shadow to a significant degree in American culture. Nearly 30 years ago, a college professor of mine, who was from Switzerland, told the class that his teenage daughter could get on a subway train in Switzerland wearing her bathing suit and think nothing of it. If she did the same thing on an American subway, he noted, she would most likely get stares, inappropriate comments, or worse. Judging by the Super Bowl incident a few years ago, when there was huge outcry and unprecedented fines for the networks when singer Janet Jackson accidentally exposed one of her breasts on television, not much has changed in 30 years. I often contrast this with the lack of outcry when CNN broadcast the bombing of Baghdad in 2003, in which an unknown number of Iraqi civilians were killed.
One of the difficulties in discussing the social unconscious is that it can sound like over-generalizing or even stere<|fim_middle|>CULTURE ON A SMALLER SCALE
A group of any size can have a shadow. If you've ever been part of an organization or company that always seems to have trouble in a particular area, you've probably seen the a social shadow in action. In a corporate accounting scandal, for example, the company's executives appear to have honesty, integrity and responsibility in shadow. An individual in the group who doesn't share the group shadow sometimes becomes a "whistle-blower" and names the shadow to the outside world.
A family is one kind of group that often has shadows of its own. The shadows may consist of what family members are not allowed to name, or to be. For example, in some families no one is permitted to speak of some painful event in the past, and grieving goes into shadow. Another example is a family in which the children learn they mustn't become artists or musicians because such careers "aren't practical."
HOW THE CULTURAL SHADOW APPEARS
The social unconscious sometimes shows up as a part of the self in Shadow Work. For example, I grew up in a church with an all-male clergy. As an adult, when I wanted to explore spiritual leadership, I found I had an inner tape that said, "You can't be a spiritual leader because you're female." To the best of my knowledge, I'd never heard that spoken openly by anyone I knew, but I "heard" it nonetheless, from the church, most likely through its teachings and general attitudes.
I would even go so far as to say that doing emotional work is in shadow for our culture as a whole. Members of my parents' generation believed that emotional work was indicated only for those with serious mental health problems, and many people still believe that. The mainstream view seems to support taking prescription drugs to alter behavior, rather than addressing the source of that behavior within the mind.
Many of us who do Shadow Work see our emotional work as a life path that makes us happier people who are more connected with ourselves and our loved ones, in more control of our lives and more at peace, and more able to achieve our personal goals.
THE COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS
The collective unconscious, or collective shadow, is usually the most difficult to describe in words. It's the realm that the archetypes inhabit, which is to say that it's a realm of spiritual possibilities captured in symbols and images.
Perhaps for that reason, I find it easier to picture the collective in images than to describe it in words. One image I have is of a deep pool in a subterranean cavern far beneath the surface of the earth.
Just as the social unconscious consists of traits that are in shadow for a group or culture, the collective unconscious consists of the traits that are in shadow for all human beings.
What does that mean? Most of us in Shadow Work would say that most of us have most shadows, at different degrees of intensity. We've noticed that when one person is working their issue in a group, most the people witnessing it say afterward that they recognized that same issue in themselves.
Thus, one way to describe the collective shadow for all humans is as the shadows that we all share. For me to believe that we don't all share them would suggest that a person exists who has no shadow. This person never suffered a loss of self-esteem, carries no grief for a lost loved one, is in complete control at all times, and has accomplished every personal goal. If there is someone like that, I'd love to meet him or her! But my own personal belief is that no one like that exists because having shadow, and healing it, is part of our purpose in life.
BEYOND "SHADOW"
The collective unconscious consists of more than our collective shadow, however. It contains all the traits of which human beings aren't yet capable. If you enjoy science fiction, as I do, then imagine that one day hundreds or thousands of years from now, humans will be able to read each other's thoughts without speaking. If that is on our path, then right now that ability is in shadow for humans.
To say that that trait, or any other trait, is in the collective unconscious means that all humans have equal access to it. It won't matter, in other words, how you're educated or where you're born. You'll have the ability, or at least the ability to learn, to read another person's thoughts.
That's because the collective is really a source for everything humans can be. It ensures that every human being has access to Sovereign energy for acceptance and motivation, to Magician for learning and intuition, to Lover energy for connection and feeling, and to Warrior energy for accomplishment and boundaries.
Any one of us can send our roots down far enough to tap into the nourishment of that underground pool. When we do, we get something new we never had before. In fact, we get something new that no one ever had before. Because even if I experience the same archetypal energies you do, I'm having a unique experience of them because I'm a unique individual, with unique life experience, body, genetics, and so on.
HOW THE COLLECTIVE SHOWS UP IN SHADOW WORK GROUPS…
The collective unconscious manifests itself in Shadow Work in numerous ways.
For participants in a group seminar, active visualizations are part of the container-building exercises. A visualization is, in essence, a chance to step into the energy of an archetype, to feel on a body level the untapped potential that's available to us in the collective unconscious. I have always found the visualizations quite thrilling and an indispensable part of the group weekend experience.
In many of the processes a participant can do in the center of the group, an archetypal energy shows up. In a Tombstone process, for example, let's say a man is grieving a father who was never able to tell him "I love you." When the man switches places with his father and plays the role of the father, he might tap into the archetypal father in all of us and be able to send a genuinely loving message that his real father never could.
Similarly, if a woman wants to be more in touch with her spirituality, we might find that she's been under the sway of a "false god" who is judging her rather than loving her unconditionally. Once she finds out whose voice the false god is speaking with — usually the voice of a loved one, such as a mother or father — she can choose to hear from the real god, who can bestow unconditional love on her instead of judgment. In doing so, she's opening a doorway to the archetypal Sovereign in all of us, the part of us that hears from the Divine.
No matter what kind of work a participant is doing in the center of the group, the archetypal energy they're working to reclaim nearly always shows up in the group members witnessing from the sidelines. During a Lover process, for example, it's common for other group members to become aware of their own deep love for the people in their lives. During a Sovereign process, those witnessing often become very aware of the compassion their own Sovereigns are feeling toward others. When someone's doing Warrior work, group members may quite naturally get into the spirit and feel the strength of their own Warriors as they cheer the person on. And when a person does predator work, we encourage other group members to show us when they're feeling that energy in themselves by slapping their legs. That feeling of sharing energy in the room is one of my favorite experiences in a Shadow Work group.
…AND IN THE COACHING CONTAINER
In Shadow Work coaching — our word for Shadow Work one-on-one — it often happens that the person getting coached wants to hear from a part of themselves that's been hidden for many years. For example, if I'm coaching a woman who as a little girl wanted to be an artist but was dissuaded from pursuing art courses in college, she might want to explore what her artist personality is like. She can step into the role of her inner artist, where I can interview her and hear it speak about what it can offer to her in her life today. My sense of what happens is that the archetypal artist that dwells in the collective unconscious, and is therefore available to all of us, opens to her and re-animates that part of her.
I can say from my own experience of stepping into parts of myself that it feels like a lid has been taken off a box that's been closed for many years. It's very energizing and has a remarkable impact on my life almost immediately.
For myself as a facilitator and coach, the collective unconscious also serves as a kind of backup when I'm not sure how to respond in a certain situation. I picture myself opening a doorway in my mind, through which I send a request for guidance to the collective unconscious, which is my connection to the Divine, through the archetypes that are faces of the Divine.
For me, the multiple levels of the unconscious supply the most satisfactory answer to the question, Can I become shadow-free? The answer I get is, "No, and I wouldn't want to." Because shadow consists of far more than the hurt I've taken from life experiences. It contains the potential for all that I have not yet achieved, and even the potential for all that the human race has not yet achieved. I hope to have "shadow" coming through, for me to transform, for the rest of my life.
Alyce Barry is a Certified Shadow Work® Group Facilitator and Coach in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. She is the author of Practically Shameless, available in paperback and on audio CD and as an e-book.
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I'm fourth-generation Irish, and at this time every year I become aware of the Irish cultural shadow sometimes called "melancholy," which is so evident in Irish music. For many people it provides a traditional excuse to drink a lot on St. Patrick's Day. I've wondered if the melancholy stems, at least in part, from the great potato famine of the 1800s that killed hundreds of thousands of people. The melancholy might be expressing an unmet need to mourn for those who died, by those who had to carry on in order to survive, passed down through the generations.
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The position of Bodley's Librarian is one of the top librarian jobs in the world. Richard Ovenden took the job in 2014, becoming the twenty-fifth curator of the legendary Bodleian Library in Oxford. As such, he is responsible for the largest university library in the UK and one of the major research libraries in the world holding 11 million volumes and many of the nation's most valuable literary treasures.
Can you tell us about your journey to becoming Bodley's Librarian?
I was a student at Durham University and became interested in early books and manuscripts there, staying on to be a Graduate Trainee. I was a graduate student at UCL and then worked in the House of Lords Library, before becoming a Curator in the Rare Books Department at the National Library of Scotland. I moved to Edinburgh University Library first as Head of Special Collections, then Director of Collections and Acting Deputy Librarian. I moved to Oxford in 2003 as Keeper of Special Collections, then becoming Associate Director, Deputy Librarian, and in 2014, Bodley's Librarian.
The role of Bodley Librarian has existed since 1599. Do you have a sense of the history of your role or is it a management role within a big organisation?
The history of the Bodleian is an ever-present feature of life in the Bodleian. Although not everyone is interested in our history, it is a constant fascination and inspiration for me.
What are your main responsibilities? How many buildings does the Bodleian consist of?
We currently manage 30 libraries as part of the Bodleian with almost 40 separate buildings, in two counties! I am responsible for the collections (acquisitions, management, and preservation of them), the staff, the services to users, and policies which govern, and the strategies which guide our operations.
What vision did you bring with you when you were appointed?
My vision is to ensure that the Bodleian remains one of the great libraries of the world -maintaining and improving our outstanding collections, providing the most informed and helpful staff, and the best and most responsive services.
One of your first jobs has been to oversee the £80m restoration of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's New Bodleian Library. Were you fazed by the scale of the project?
The project was originally my concept back in 2005, and I have seen it through to its completion as Bodley's Librarian. The project was given strong backing by my two predecessors, but as I have lived and breathed it for ten years, I havent been fazed by the scale at all!
What were the biggest challenges?
The main challenges were seeking approvals from within the University and the city, and raising the money needed to complete the project.
With universities investing so much time and money into making aesthetic changes, is there any evidence to show that building design actually enhances learning or drives more people to use the library and its resources?
Building design definitely drives learning and research. Just look at how popular our older iconic buildings like the Radcliffe Camera and the Old Bodleian are. Our readers tell us this all the time – the Weston Library is very popular because of the quality of the environment – it has become an 'academic destination'.
How do you approach the problem of coordinating large-scale transformation in an enormous academic library?
The best approach is to be patient! You must not rush the project, but allow people to bring ideas and to shape it from a variety of perspectives. But being determined to see it through is also vital.
How is the role of the library being redefined by 21st working methods?
Yes it is, but not completely. We need excellent connections to the network – both wired and wireless. We need space for collaboration. Students want to work differently depending on disciplines – scientists wants workstations with two screens for example. But spaces for quiet study and research are still in high demand.
What's the single most important challenge that research libraries face?
Funding – funding is under increasing pressure but we continue to need to grow our collections, expand our staff skills, open our libraries for longer, and innovate with ne technologies and new ways of working.
In your experience is the perennial death knell for libraries unfounded?
Of course. Our libraries are more heavily used now than they have been for decades.
What are your plans going ahead?
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Карл Якоб Сундеваль (; 1801—1875) — шведский зоолог.
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Закончил Лундский университет и получил степень доктора философии в 1823 году. После этого путешествовал по Восточной Азии, затем изучал медицину и получил степень доктора медицины в 1830 году. С 1833 года работал в Шведском музее естественной истории (Стокгольм); в 1839—1871 годах — в качестве профессора и хранителя сектора позвоночных животных. Научная деятельность его касалась разных областей зоологии, преимущественно же систематики позвоночных (в особенности птиц) и некоторых беспозвоночных животных. Сундеваль описал млекопитающих, птиц, паукообразных, насекомых и иглокожих в зоологической части в сочинении Гемара «Voyages de la commission scientifique du nord, 2-е partie» (1 т., Париж, 1842—1845).
В 1856 опубликовал систему фонетической транскрипции шведского языка в работе («О фонетических буквах»), впоследствии ставшей основой для Landsmålsalfabetet.
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Члены Шведской королевской академии наук | idum Suesiae exhibens» (Лунд, 1823);
«Svenska Spindlarnes beskrifning» (Стокгольм, 1832);
«Zoologisk Handatlas för skolor etc.» (Лунд, 1843);
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transcript of an interview with Nick Montfort on the Trope Tank
Early last spring I had the great fortune of spending a week at the MIT Media Lab interviewing folks and studying the lab's organization and infrastructure; while I was on campus, I also got to see Nick Montfort's Trope Tank, what I called in an earlier blog post a "sister lab" to the Media Archaeology Lab. While Nick has already generously contributed to Darren Wershler's, Jussi Parikka's and my growing collection of over sixty interviews with arts and humanities-based lab directors and denizens around the world, he also agreed to Skype in with me from New York while I visited the Trope Tank in person. What follows is the transcript (conscientiously typed out by Kolby Harvey) from that interview, along with pictures from my visit there.
Lori Emerson: I wasn't prepared to meet with you, Nick, otherwise I would have prepared a nice set of questions for you this morning, so it'll be a little haphazard.
Nick Montfort: You know, if you want to talk more remotely, if you want to talk by phone or video conference, we can do that anytime. If there's anything occasioned by your visit you want to ask about or anything else, it's a good time for me.
LE: Yeah, that's great. And I think this is probably a good time to ask you about space and infrastructure, since I'm here in person, and it's something I've been thinking about all week. I don't know where to begin exactly. Maybe I'll just start with the question of how do you think that the space that you've been given shapes the kinds of work that you're able to do?
NM: Well, there's many ways. One of the things is just that there's a constraint of size. If you had maybe a large area—we do have meetings in the middle of the room here—but if you had a very large area, with maybe in some ways a similar setup with computers around the sides, then you could accommodate different types of activities and maybe more people. We have class visits as one thing that we do here. In our school at MIT and the whole of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, most of the classes are no more than 18 students. They're seminar style classes or workshop classes. So, 18 students, it's not very comfortable, but 18 students can come in and we can work here. If it were much smaller or if it were a closet that we could take the equipment out of sometimes, that would be different also.
LE: How do you orchestrate that? Do you have four students working on one computer at the same time?
NM: We do have stations where students can work together, so a few on the Commodore 64, a few on the Apple II. Often in fact we have students using 6502-based machines, so they're Atari 400, and even the Atari VCS. So they're actually all using systems that have the same processor, but they're very different because the memory map is different, the chip set is different, there's many other things.
So, working together, we do have some students…I usually ask one person to work and the others to take some notes and then switch around so each person has experience. Of course they talk. The nice thing about that is they'll talk with each other and try to figure out how to put the cartridge into the Atari VCS and use the system and things like this. So that type of work I think goes pretty well. We've had Commodore 64 basic programming workshops where people come specifically to learn about Basic and write Basic programs and they write small games during the workshops and things like this. But when a class visits to learn about the material history of digital media, people don't have in mind "I want to do a project, I want to write something in Basic," and so having different stations and then having them rotate through the stations and discuss the difference, it's effective.
LE: I've got two questions. One thing that I've been doing and posting on the Media Archaeology Lab website is that I've been collecting class assignments that people can do in a lab that is like the Media Archaeology Lab or Trope Tank. Do you have a collection of assignments, by any chance, that you'd be willing to share with me?
NM: Yeah, there is a technical report where we talk about some of the class visits. I don't have it written down except for the things that are noted there. Sometimes we have a material history of the text class come, sometimes we have a comparative media studies class. I bring my classes to look at interactive narrative and text generation types of work, historically. So [inaudible] different things.
LE: There's a fair amount of traces of administrative work in your lab too, like nice laminated signs, display cases, and the printed-out Trope Tank reports. Who's doing all of that work? Is that you? And are you getting some sort of report from MIT in terms of teaching release or something?
NM: Yeah, I have a teaching research assistant who is part of the graduate program in comparative media studies and is being involved in research in various ways. So a research assistant who does things like cataloging materials and producing these types of placards in addition to contributing to research projects. Some of the work is quite specifically directed toward research that we're doing, and some of it is basically in support of having a lab be a place where people can explore and learn in casual encounters with the different resources that have to happen for visitor group that comes in or a class. We do things [for those] who more seriously like programming and trying things out or studio-style work in some cases. But then that type of material is important so that the people who come—not just class visits, not just research visitors, but also people who come to the People's Republic of Interactive Fiction, which is the local interactive fiction club. In fact there's another card. You should take one of the cards advertising the PRIF. That's going to be more or less above the Commodore 64. It's on an easel.
LE: Do you have open house hours every day, or is it just if somebody is here?
NM: No, we don't have a staff. It's not a library-type facility. We also don't circulate materials. If somebody wants to take something and use it in a class, we do take things places, but we don't loan out books or software, because we don't have library markings. We don't have a circulation system. We don't have people to track that and deal with that. My students, basically what I arrange, one of the resources at hand is a collection you might be looking at if you're passing that way [inaudible] choose-your-own-adventure-style books and so those are the focus of the first half of my interactive narrative class. Several of them are in the library but not all of them, so students actually do want to come and look at them. And so generally in the lab, people use the resources but it's best to make an appointment. Except for my office hours, which are not really for people who are using the facilities, except for that, there's not really a designated time.
LE: One big difference I've noticed between your lab and my lab is it looks like you've dedicated probably 50% of your space to printed matter and documentation, games, game cartridges rather than just buying up every single machine and console you can get your hands on. Is that an intentional choice? I'm sure it was.
NM: Some people have every NES cartridge. We don't really look for completionism in doing this. In fact mostly we haven't really tried to build the physical media/software collections because if someone wanted to come, if someone decided…I'm trying to think of something we don't have…let's say someone is interested in Myst, which many people are, they want to look at the entire oeuvre, not just Myst, Riven, Myst 3, but all the stuff. If you can get it online, you know, if you can get it from ebay or another source, then we do have machines that would run that. So, if somebody has a very specific focus, we don't really hope what they're interested in will already be there. Instead we say, "Get the software. We have the means to use it." But if somebody has more general sort of interests…for instance, one of the things that was of interest to my post-doc, from Poland, a Ph.D. student who was here recently, he started looking at the Intellivision cartridges and that there are these overlays. They come with these pieces of plastic that snap over the controller. And in fact the Atari Jaguar also has these. And there's other things that are called overlays; you don't see it in the Asteroids game, but Space Invaders we were using the bases and your ship look different, they're a different color. It basically just does a job. On the screen, there's a transition piece of plastic, and it's more noticeable on Star Castle and things like this. There's this idea of putting something physical over the display or the controller. That's the type of thing our lab is great for, because you can look around and see we have, not every console, not every computer, but a variety of stuff, and we have the physical media. And it's not deep work or something like that, but rather a broader sort of idea. So that's the thing that can be supported. One of the reasons there's a lot of printed matter is proving that things in books and magazines, specifically printed computer programs in books and magazines, was a major early method of transmission. We don't have a full [line?] of creative computing. I would love to have that. Again, we don't want to be completionist in this endeavor, but we want to have a [inaudible] can say "Oh look, this issue of RUN Magazine has a one-liner? that people can quickly type in and see what…
This book on computer games has long programs. People sat there and typed these whole things in to play games on their system. And then there's also books like the game books, multi-sequential books, that have a relationship to digital interactive narrative, so we're interested in materialities extending into print.
We have a dot matrix printer, we have a letterpress, and so on. So we're sort of interested in materiality in the history of computing, but also going back to the way that texts were represented before.
NM: I remember your description of the Media Archaeology Lab and I thought "Oh! This is a lab that's unique in all the same ways that we say the Trope Tank is." But there are differences. Some people emphasize home computers. Some people are exclusively interested in video games. One thing that might be different than some people's collection is putting home computers and video games together. They use the same processor in some instances, they're made by the same company, the same companies release the game for both systems. [inaudible]
I'm sort of interested in opposing the really severe, austere game studies perspective of looking only at games, caring only about games, because I just see that as another really interesting type of computing along with what bpNichol did.
We don't have people who come for a short time, generally…researchers. Sometimes someone who's around at MIT is interested in looking at something, but generally we don't have people who visit and use these resources and materials. The fewer people that we have tend to be involved more deeply.
We did an exhibit of games by the book, which is another good book computing type of exhibit, where we had four video games in the Hayden library, which is actually in this building. It's right across the courtyard. And we had games that were based on literary books—The Great Gatsby, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. We have a flyer that serves as a catalogue for that.
LE: It's interesting<|fim_middle|> to make these connections within the MIT community, you know, interactive fiction club and things like that is one of the useful things about it. Things are pretty packed in […] The setup I really hate is when only one person can sit at a computer. You see that in some of these classrooms of the future or whatever from years past when you had desktop computers. There would only be room for one chair to go under one computer. It doesn't promote collaboration as well as I'd like. It also just doesn't, with all of the printed materials and everything, it doesn't have room for you to really have a manual and a magazine on the desk. There were a few things of course I'd like. I'd like to have more room for that reason. We do what we can with this.
[inaudible]
We have a few things down in New York. In fact, when I went to Montreal for this demo party, I took a Commodore 64 from here. And that allows me to do things like there's a place, a gallery here in town. So I can do a Commodore 64 workshop at the NYU Game Center, so it allows me to do events and things like that are New York based.
LE: You know, you really got me thinking too, not just about the space inside the lab but how I should be thinking about the surrounding space as well, because the way that your lab is situated in this pretty busy building that's interconnected to all these MIT departments and classrooms and so on is really different from mine, because mine is in a basement in a 1940s house on the far edge of campus. And I've actually come to really love the isolation, because it allows us to do anything we want, and we put on wackadoo performances and crank up the volume and the amplifiers, and there's nobody around to care. But it's definitely really different from your setup.
NM: Yeah, we only have very small events. We did actually have a small workshop in here just last month. But we only have very, very small events in the Trope Trank. But I can just reserve a room that's a few feet away basically, so that's not such a problem.
LE: All right, Nick. I think that's all I got for you today. Thank you!
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RT @ibogost: Since the pandemic began, many educators have noted that online teaching is MORE, not less work than in-person. One aspect of… 53 minutes ago | being here in your lab because for one thing, I think labs run by people with literary backgrounds or literary interests are very different than other kinds of labs, and I think that probably accounts for the ways in which our labs are similar. Mine has the same cross-section of stuff that yours does. I have a big printed matter collection, typewriters, 19th-century media that I'm really interested in in terms of their inscription abilities. But I think mine is probably most different than yours because of the space, because I just happened to stumble upon a much larger space than yours that sort of indulged my collecting tendencies. As the lab has evolved, I think it's become more reflective of my own idiosyncrasies as a scholar, and I can sort of see you in all of this, Nick Montfort the scholar, in this configuration. Does that make sense?
NM: The Trope Tank, it's a big space for somebody's office, but it's not, obviously, a giant lab space. But it feels actually connected to the main buildings at MIT. You can walk from the main buildings of MIT inside either way. And all the access to transportation. Being able | 242 |
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In Minnesota, ice fishing gets a kickstart
Glen Schmitt
Isle, Minn. — What a difference a week makes. It was pretty difficult to find any ice statewide early last week, but that's no longer the case.
The ice-fishing season has begun in earnest in many areas, and by this weekend, you might even see some ATVs and snowmobiles being used<|fim_middle|>, Minnesota, Snowmobiles | without hesitation on some lakes in the northern part of the state.
Just how fast did the ice take hold? Let Steve Johnson, of Johnson's Portside on Lake Mille Lacs, explain what happened there.
"Three days before we locked up, people were out in boats catching walleyes," he said Tuesday morning. "Now we have 6 inches of ice in the bays and the entire lake is covered."
That was really the situation in most areas as the first blast of Arctic air arrived last week. With no signs of it leaving, ice conditions have only continued to improve.
Johnson expects to see ATV traffic in most bays by this weekend and maybe on some parts of the main lake as well. If a major snow event doesn't hit the area (there was a hint of that predicted for this weekend), he expects the ice-fishing season to shift into high gear immediately.
In the Park Rapids area, ice reports indicate an average of 4 inches on most small lakes, with some uncertain ice depths on the bigger bodies of water. But anglers are fishing, and that didn't seem likely about 10 days ago, according to Kevin Lempola, of Delaney's Sporting Goods.
"We really went from no ice to running four-wheelers on some lakes in just more than a week," Lempola said. "We're off and running, and I expect a busy weekend."
Lempola said he still urges everyone to use caution and check the ice as they go, especially on the big lakes. But he added that anglers were reporting 4 to 7 inches of ice on the lakes being fished early this week.
Brian Ney, of Adrian's Resort on Lake of the Woods, was checking ice conditions when reached by phone on Tuesday morning. He was pleasantly surprised with what he discovered and just how much ice had formed since the weekend.
"Everything I found in Four Mile Bay was 8 inches thick and the lake had 5 to 8 inches," he said. "We haven't had anyone fishing in front of Pine Island, but I'm going to mark a trail this afternoon and we'll let snowmobiles and wheelers out on Wednesday."
Even in central and southern Minnesota, enough ice had formed on certain lakes to allow anglers to start walking out. Fishing options are more limited south of St. Cloud, with no ice or skim ice reported on many of the big, deep lakes. But many small lakes and bays held 3 to 5 inches of ice.
Kurt Segner, of Little Jim's Sports in Annandale, said a handful of anglers were walking on those traditional, first-ice spots that capped earliest. He also pointed out that some spots on the big lakes still had open spots Monday night.
He's also concerned about the aforementioned forecast that calls for snow late this week. With some snow already on top of the ice, any additional accumulation could cause issues and slow down the ice-making process.
"We definitely don't need anymore snow on the ice, so I hope it doesn't come this weekend," Segner said. "We have up to 5 inches of ice on some lakes, and people are starting to go. We just need to keep the snow off of it for a few more days."
Ice depths really vary in the Twin Cities metro area. Lake Minnetonka, for example, still had pockets of open water, while the small lakes and bays were ice-capped and some anglers are walking on them in certain areas, according to Bob Sonenstahl, of Wayzata Bait.
You can go as far south as Fairmont and find 4 to 5 inches of ice on most lakes, with up to 7 inches taking hold on some smaller bodies of water.
Justin Sommer, of Sommer Outdoors, also was out checking ice conditions for his customers on Tuesday morning. He said there was 3 inches of snow on top of the ice in the Fairmont area, but ice depths seemed to be improving.
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Tags: ATVs, Ice fishing, Isle, Lake Mille Lacs, Lake Minnetonka, Lake of the Woods | 852 |
I bring my camera<|fim_middle|> | everywhere – when my Mom sees this she likes to remind me that I hated photos of any kind growing up – travel or otherwise. True statement. Picture taking is just one of many activities I never appreciated as a kid, but as a parent I have entirely new perspective.
When I saw that Debbie of Delicious Baby started Photo Fridays, I got excited. I have countless photos of my son Devon (now 5) at various stages of his life in a dozen fabulous locations. He doesn't remember most of the trips – but he loves to look at the pictures with me and talk about the things we did.
I was particularly snap happy during our last trip to Italy in October with the gorgeous fall leaves – Devon decided by the second day that he'd had enough. A moment of karma for me as he made faces instead of smiled and told me in no uncertain terms that I was not allowed to take any more pictures of him. Of course, I caught this moment on film and now it is another fond memory we can relive again and again – and we will.
At the end of a trip the "people" photos are often more fun and interesting than the "place" photos. I'll be checking Photo Friday each week for a smile – travel photos make me very, very happy.
Oh, I am glad to find another Italy-lover!
Cute photo, too. There are days when we all feel that way.
Oh yeah…I think people have caught -me- plenty of times with that don't-take-my-photo look!
Cute shot. Thanks for sharing.
Classic shot. It's so nice to record the genuine moments … no matter what they are. | 337 |
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French Quarter Street Musicians You've Got to Hear
By Nora McGunnigle
French Quarter Street Musicians You've Got to Hear By Nora McGunnigle
Music is in the air—and on the streets—in New Orleans.
Music is a mainstay on the streets of the French Quarter. (©Shawn Fink)
In New Orleans music is such a dominant force it cannot be<|fim_middle|> Monday afternoons.
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New Orleans' Collectible Music Festival Poster Art | contained to clubs or festivals or concert halls. A number of the city's most beloved musicians got their start on the corners of Royal or Frenchmen streets or among the artists and tarot-card readers in Jackson Square. Even when a talent is discovered on the streets and put in clubs or on tour, many musicians still crave the immediate audience connection that only busking can provide.
"I learned how to connect my music with the people hearing it on the street," says Louis Michot, a member of the Grammy-nominated Lost Bayou Ramblers. "It was a huge part of my musical training. The best thing is when you hear a band from blocks away, and you go toward the music, and there's this whole band playing and owning that corner. That's just so New Orleans."
Due to the transient nature of street performers, they can often be hard to pin down; the groups profiled below are just a small sampling of the musicians that can be found around the French Quarter on a fairly regular basis. Keep your ears open for music coming from any and all directions, and don't be afraid to explore a bit.
Tanya & Dorise
With Tanya on violin and Dorise on guitar, this duet is one of the most popular acts on the streets. It's believed that Tanya was the inspiration for Annie, the fiddle-playing character on the HBO show Tremé; Dorise is equally famous for playing guitar, banjo and even a Casio keyboard strapped around her back. The two perform a variety of folk, funk, rock, pop and New Orleans classics. In just 20 minutes listeners will experience a range of music—and emotions, from joy to nostalgia and maybe even a tear during a soulful ballad.
Where to find them: Fridays-Sundays on Royal Street, often at the corner of St. Louis Street (weather permitting), from afternoon into the evening.
[READ: A Bourbon Street Music Stroll]
Stoker Homeboy
Sitting in front of a black, beat-up Harley Sportster motorcycle, Stoker Homeboy isn't one for street hustling. He just minds his business while playing blues on his slide guitar, filling the air around him with unpretentious yet hauntingly gorgeous melody. The hog that serves as his background may make him seem like a menacing biker dude, but appearances are misleading. Homeboy just wants to sit in the sun and make music.
Where to find him: Royal and Toulouse streets on weekend afternoons and occasionally on Frenchmen and Bourbon.
Doreen's Jazz
Doreen Ketchens and her family bring traditional New Orleans-style jazz to the streets of the city (as well as clubs, schools and events around the world). Doreen herself is an acclaimed, classically trained clarinet player, while husband Lawrence plays the tuba, trombone and piano. The newest member of the band is their daughter, Dorian Ketchens-Dixon, who plays the drums. Once you hear "Lady Clarinet" belting out beautiful and inspiring music from a few blocks over, you'll track the source and want to stay all afternoon.
Where to find them: Thursday-Sunday, from 11 am to 3 pm, at Royal and St. Peter streets, in front of Rouses.
[READ: A Jazzed-Up Guide to Experiencing New Orleans]
Jackson Square Allstars
Kenny Terry plays trumpet and leads a band of rotating musicians called the Jackson Square Allstars, including regulars from several well-known local bands, such as Glen Andrews and Mark "Tuba" Smith. Malcolm Morris is always there with his bass drum, and Rickey Paulin (of the Paulin Brothers Brass Band) is a regular on clarinet. If it's foot-tapping brass band music you're looking for, this is the group to find.
Where to find them: In front of the Cabildo at Jackson Square "most days" between 11 am and 3 pm.
Joe Shedlo
Joe Sheldo is a guy with a guitar who has a style that's not exactly easy to describe. It's a mix of avant-garde, alt-country, pop, folk, punk rock and psychedelia. It's haunting and toe-tapping, often simultaneously. You'll want to listen to more than one tune in order to appreciate the talent, creativity and diverse sound Shedlo creates.
Where to find him: On the corner of Royal and Conti streets, by the Louisiana Supreme Courthouse steps.
Tuba Skinny
This nine-piece band stays true to its busking roots, even though they've scored plenty of gigs and accolades for their jazz ensemble music. Wherever they go, they attract people who are drawn to their classic jazz and blues riffs that waft through the French Quarter. Tuba Skinny utilizes the clarinet, trombone and cornet to anchor their music and improvise from there, connecting with the emotion behind the music with the addition of soulful vocals.
Where to find them: The Royal Street pedestrian mall on Friday and | 1,030 |
The SCC Niigata team members (Issei Yoshida, Jeremiah Gibber, Akira Sakakibara, David DLima, Huong Morris, Satsumi Takeo) met up in Tokyo and enjoyed a smooth Joetsu Shinkansen ride to Niigata. What a warm welcome when we arrived at Niigata Station on Sunday 17th August morning!
Our first team meeting over lunch, with program executive Ai Ogawa, local co-ordinator Kazuhide Suzuki and translator Miyoki Hara at a local sushi restaurant was much appreciated by all – working lunch meant deferring the chance to sample the local specialty sake but we caught up with that soon enough over dinner the next day with the distinguished Mayor Akira Shinoda, and some special local cultural performers.
Niigata has so many attractions – and a wonderful combination of modern and traditional, like so many things in Japan. Contrast this view of the popular imode feature phone menu (quite a change from iPhone and Android apps, that we are used to) with this interactive application at the Ikutopia Food & Flower Complex to tell you how healthy<|fim_middle|> view of Niigata from the viewing level of the 31st floor of the "Toki Messe' International Convention Center (the Next 21 is in the background looking out towards Sea of Japan), with the historic Bandai Bridge across the Shinano River.
Two other memorable city sights for us were the Furumachi Street Market area (looking deserted on weekday afternoon) and the Saito Family Summer Villa, with its huge private garden with carp pond. Both are truly special and reflect parts of the city that more tourists should visit, as the city is now largely known for its food (rice, fruit and vegetables) and sake. | and food group-balanced your meal was (the picture shows a terrible score, reflecting the two beers consumed as well!); also check out this magnificent | 30 |
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