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Queensland's greatest natural treasure will be featured in a one-hour, prime-time television documentary to be aired this Sunday (27 March 2016).
A special edition of Channel Seven's Queensland Weekender will take viewers inside the Great Barrier Reef, sharing the extraordinary scenery and experiences of the natural wonder.
The show will immerse viewers in the world's largest coral and marine life kingdom which spans more than 2000kms from the Southern Great Barrier Reef<|fim_middle|> a custodian of the Reef – together the industry care for and share stories about its history and future," Ms Coddington said.
"This incredible natural phenomenon is right on our doorstep here in Queensland, the best address on earth."
Queensland Weekender's Great Barrier Reef Special will tell viewers how to get there, what to do, what to see and how to experience the incredible underwater wonderland.
Queensland Weekender's Great Barrier Reef Special will air on Channel Seven on Sunday 27 March at 8pm. Check out the promo here. | to Tropical North Queensland.
Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) Chief Executive Officer Leanne Coddington said the one hour feature on Sunday night (8pm) was a fantastic showcase of the reef.
"The Great Barrier Reef covers 344,000 square kilometres as home to an amazing array of land and sea creatures," Ms Coddington said. "It is a living treasure which is ours to protect and share with visitors from around the world."
The show will take viewers above and below the water, introducing people who work and play on the Reef, as well as its passionate care-takers and custodians.
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Hello dears! I'm so excited to be a part of this amazing team!
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I started with detaching the original hard cover from the inner pages. I wrapped the cover with a cotton fabric. Next I covered it with a layer of Soft Matte Gel. After drying I added a piece of gauze fabric (Art Basics Fabric pack by Finnabair) and made the waves with a Sculpture medium. Next step – I covered the waves with white gesso diluted with water. After drying I started to play with<|fim_middle|>'s mists. Finally, I added a few Mechanicals embellishments, stamps and white crackle paste.
You can watch the video of the process below.
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Gorgeous project, so creative and a great video!
Love, love, love every part of it!! | Art Alchemy metallique paints, rust effect pastes and Lindy | 14 |
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Art by Ticonderoga member Brad Jacobs.
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The new online duty report is now live
We have made a major update to a section of the USS Ticonderoga website. We have switched the program for the online duty report that makes a simpler cleaner report. It also automates one of the steps in the process (thus taking out a possible bottleneck of getting your duty report to the Executive Officer).
You can now find this form by CLICKING HERE or clicking on the down arrow next to "Ranks" along the top menu and selecting "Online Duty Report" from the pull down menu. If you have the old online duty report bookmarked, you will want to replace it with the new URL linked above.
Don't forget that submitting a monthly duty report helps to keep your membership status active. It also assists your Department Chief and Executive Officer with your rank advancements, merit awards and addressing any questions you may have. This is an important communication tool that works when people use it. You should be submitting the duty report for the months that have passed. Thus if you are submitting a duty report now for the month of March, select March from the pull down menu.
SPECIAL NOTE: This form has been tested on the following: Windows 10 Computer using Firefox, MS Edge and Google Chrome. Android Smart Phone using Google Chrome and Dolphin Browser. Amazon Fire Tablet using Silk Browser. They all submitted the form to the recipients. However if you want to make sure your form was received, mark "Yes" on "Please send me a copy of this duty report" and the Executive Officer will forward a copy of the report back to you.
If you have any issues or suggestions with the new form, please email them to Webmaster@USSTiconderoga.org.
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Twenty-Five years of the USS Ticonderoga
The first USS Euphrates command staff at the official launching.
Vice-Admiral Carl Stark, the first Commanding officer of the USS Euphrates/USS Ticonderoga was asked to write up some memories for the 25th Anniversary of the Star Trek club now known as the USS Ticonderoga. Here is what he sent in for the newsletter.
What happened Twenty-Five years ago by Carl Stark
Wow, March 2021 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Star Trek fan club known as the USS Ticonderoga. As I look back on how this all came together, I have many fond memories. Some of them good and some not-so-good. But life is dealing with both the good and the bad. I was asked to put down my thoughts on this fan club that I helped to start and grow.
The year was 1995 and it was not a kind one for me while I was living in the Salt Lake valley. I was working as a computer support tech for three different companies. And in that span of a year, I had been laid off three times from those same three companies. I was beat and discouraged. One of the few things that kept my spirits up was my membership in the Star Trek family known as the USS Kelly.
I had been a member of the Kelly since 1991 (on the 25th Anniversary of Star Trek) and I had earned the rank of Lt. Commander in the years that followed. I had also been tasked with being the Chief of Security. Looking back, I'm grateful for the time I spent as a department chief.<|fim_middle|> recruit.
Third: Our March activity will be held on Saturday the 14th. Lt. Richard Luke will be conducting a leather working class. There is a $5 material fee for the items we are making (a rounder, a coin purse or a key-chain). Please RSVP at the meeting so we have enough material. We are also encouraging everyone to celebrate Pi Day by bringing a favorite pie. This will start at noon at Starbase 40. You may want to eat lunch before coming over.
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The 2014 USS Ticonderoga video report
If you haven't had a chance to see it, here is the video report for the USS Ticonderoga in 2014.
Welcome to the USS Ticonderoga
We had a great time promoting the new Star Trek: Into Darkness movie at the Megaplex 13 theaters in The Junction. One of the best parts was meeting all of the various Star Trek fans that came out to see the movie. There were a lot of people in uniform and a lot of interested people who stopped by the booth. The life-sized action figure box resulted in a lot of fun photos. We even had the Ogden Standard-Examiner come by to profile us in an article (which will be added to our In The News section soon).
So to all of those interested Star Trek fans who are now reading this website, welcome. We made this website for our members and possible members to find out more about our free Star Trek fan club. We have been a club since 1996. You can read about some of our past in our History section. We have had a wide variety of Past Activities and Upcoming Events (we are always looking to try something new). Our Community Service is also something that we are very fond of promoting. We are very proud of our Intrepid class starship and it's Namesake. What really makes our club a family is our Crew. We are a founding chapter of the Seventh Fleet, our parent organization. We also get along with a lot of other Star Trek/Sci-Fi groups and proudly display the gifts we've received in our online Trophy Case. Besides this website, you can also interact with us on our Facebook page or on our Yahoogroups. If you have any questions that are not on our FAQ, you can Contact us and we will be more than happy to answer them. If you are ready to Join, you can fill out a membership application and we will let you know when the next USS Ticonderoga meeting will be. Welcome aboard. | Running a department is like running a mini-starship. I had to select an assistant department chief, meetings had to be planned and agendas written, I had to keep my members informed and active. We helped each other with our rank advancement goals and special projects. It was a sense of pride to have a good running department because I felt that I was helping to make the chapter a better club.
As it turns out, this was noticed not only by the Kelly CO, Captain Dennis Hollinger and XO, Commander Richard Henline but by the Admiralty at Starfleet Command as well. The performance of my duties had been noted in the USS Kelly chapter reports. I was not aware of this at the time, but my name had been placed on a promotion list of possible future commanding officers within the fleet.
After being laid off from my third IT job in 1995, I didn't know what I was going to do next. I had several job leads that I was pursuing when I was approached by a former Kelly member, Robert Aswin, who had moved up to Davis County the year before. He was looking for roommates to live in his house in Layton and invited me to move up with him. Another Kelly member, Mark Boone, had started a job at the America Online tech support call center in downtown Ogden and stated he could put in a good word for me. I passed the interview with flying colors and was offered a position that would start in two months. This would give me plenty of time to get things wrapped up in Salt Lake and moved into the new area at the start of 1996. A fresh start after the disastrous year of 1995.
At a Kelly senior officers meeting I let Captain Hollinger and Commander Henline know of my intention to move up to the Ogden-Layton area in a few months. While not a huge distance, I felt it was far enough that I could not give my Chief of Security duties the proper time needed to perform them. They understood my decision to resign my department head position. It was at this time that they let me know that my name had been placed on a promotion list with Starfleet Command. If I wanted to take a Runabout (chapter-in-training) to run in the Ogden/Layton area I had the blessing of the Kelly leadership and the Admiralty at Starfleet Command. As Mark Boone (who was also a Kelly department head) and I were driving away from the senior officers meeting I let him know that I was giving it serious thought. Mark turned to me and said that if I took on this new role, he would join my chapter-in-training despite still living in the Salt Lake valley. My roommate, Robert Aswin, was very supportive as well.
The Ogden/Layton region had originally been the home of a Star Trek fan club called the USS Dominion. It had operated from 1989 to 1994 before disbanding due to a lack of recruiting new members and several members moving away. But it had a lot of good remaining members who had enjoyed their time with the club. There had been several other attempts at starting Star Trek clubs, but they hardly lasted after a year or two. It was easy to start a club, but to keep a club going and growing took a lot of work. While seeing those in uniforms with recruiting booths and having fun at meetings may look easy from the outside, on the inside it was a lot of time and energy. As people found out after starting a club, this work could be exhausting if you were not prepared for it. So, these Star Trek clubs never got very far. But the USS Dominion had set the groundwork for the fans in the area to join the newly launched USS Euphrates.
The Euphrates was one of two Runabouts available to launch from the USS Kelly. A chapter-in-training allows newly minted commanding officers and crew to walk-the-walk of a Star Trek club, but still make mistakes. Learning from these mistakes with help from the mothership allowed the club to grow and eventually graduate into full chapter status. On Saturday, March 9, 1996 at a ceremony at the Davis County North Library in Clearfield, Captain Dennis Hollinger presided over the launching of the USS Euphrates under command of Lt. Commander Carl Stark with Lt. Robert Aswin as the Executive Officer and Lt. Mark Boone as the Second Officer. After the ceremony the first official activity was touring the Hill Air Force Base Museum as a group and going to dinner soon afterwards. You know a meal had to be involved in there as we always seem to get together with friends for a meal.
Running the USS Euphrates did take a lot of hard work. There was even one meeting where the only people who showed up are those that came in the CO's car. But there were other times when the persistence and hard work paid off. The Euphrates lead the group of volunteers who helped at a Salt Lake appearance of William Shatner at a Star Trek convention. Shatner was so impressed with the volunteers that he complimented them the next day at another Star Trek convention put on by the same organizer.
After going through the growing pains of a year and a half I had been promoted to the rank of Commander and the Admiralty at Starfleet Command informed me that we were nearing the end of their chapter-in-training phase. I was instructed to decide upon a final chapter name and class. A list of several chapter names and classes were provided to me to select from. After looking over the list I narrowed it down to three possible choices. The Nebula-Class USS Virginia, the Cheyenne-Class USS Black Hawk or the Intrepid-Class USS Ticonderoga. These names were presented to the crew and the majority of them voted to become the USS Ticonderoga. The primary reason this name was selected was because of the history of vessels named Ticonderoga. Apparently, this decision had shocked Captain Hollinger and Commander Henline as they thought the larger Nebula-Class would have been selected. They even had a schematic poster of the USS Virginia printed up in anticipation of the decision.
On October 25, 1997 the friends of the USS Euphrates: The USS Kelly, USS Rendezvous, USS Zambezi (i.e., the future USS Retributor), Rebel's Associated (a local Star Wars fan club), the IRW Falcon (a local Romulan club) and other friends got together for a meal and the launching ceremony of the USS Ticonderoga. This was held at a banquet center in Kaysville. There I was promoted to the rank of Captain and given command of the USS Ticonderoga, NCC-74676.
However, the changes were not stopping there. Our parent organization, Starfleet Command and the Admiralty based out of Baltimore, MD after running the organization for over eighteen years had decided to disband at the end of 1997. After finding ourselves without a parent organization I had to decide what to do with the USS Ticonderoga. We could have joined another existing parent organization out there. But most of them charged dues to join and we had a lot of success being a dues-free organization. I didn't want to turn away a fellow Star Trek fan and his family because they couldn't afford $15 or more in dues. We could have proceeded as an independent club, but life is better when you share it with friends. So, the USS Ticonderoga joined up with the USS Kelly, the USS Retributor (both of Starfleet Command) and the USS Rendezvous (an ex-SFI chapter who had gone independent years ago) to form Starfleet Command's Seventh Fleet. When we had told Starfleet Command of our intention to band together, the Admiralty gave us permission to use the name "Starfleet Command" in our title and promoted Captain Dennis Hollinger to Admiral just before disbanding. Thus, making the USS Ticonderoga a plank holder with Starfleet Command's Seventh Fleet. I'm happy to say that this new beginning has allowed us to grow and meet more friends as new chapters have joined in on the fun.
Now there are a ton of different events, memories, and happy times that I could write down for this article. However, I know our poor editors only have so much space allotted in this issue. So, I'd like to wrap up with how I ended my term as the Commanding Officer of the USS Ticonderoga. One of the philosophies that we try to live by within this organization is "train your replacement". As a volunteer organization we understand that real life comes first. Real life has given our friends opportunities in their lives that may cause them to move to other areas. There have also been times that other issues have caused some members to cut back on the amount of participating that they can dedicate. And unfortunately, a few of them have entered the final frontier beyond this life. Thus, we have attempted to teach our leaders to give opportunities to those under their command to expand their leadership roles. This way when real life rears its ugly head, we can tell the affected individual to take care what they need to and that the club will still be here upon their return. So, in the early 2010's I had initiated the "Captain for a Month" program on the Ticonderoga. Any member who had reached the rank of Lt. (j.g.) or higher could volunteer to be the acting CO of the Ticonderoga for the month. They would be responsible for conducting the monthly meeting, writing up the senior officer meeting agenda, preparing the report for Admiral Hollinger and (if it happened during the month they were acting CO) attend the quarterly Seventh Fleet Council meeting with myself and the XO. This would give a ton of leadership experience to the volunteer and allow the chapter to see how they would handle command. I had four different members participate in this program before I had been approached by Admiral Hollinger. The growth of the Seventh Fleet had reached a point where he needed more than himself to run the organization. He had been thinking of asking one of the chapter CO's about taking a position with the Admiralty, but he didn't want to leave a chapter without a commanding officer. The question he asked me was "If I gave you a promotion, is there anyone you feel confident in taking over the center seat of the Ticonderoga?" Because I had done the "Captain for a Month" program, I felt confident that one of the four candidates could fill the position. Both the Seventh Fleet Council and the crew of the USS Ticonderoga accepted Lt. Erica Abner-Stark as the new CO. She was given a field promotion to Captain (don't worry, she still went through and completed the rank requirements adopted for the fleet) and took over as the Ticonderoga CO in 2011. I will let her tell her adventures as the Tico CO in her own article.
To my friends who joined this Star Trek fan club and just came to hang out, to those who volunteered as department chiefs and senior officers. To those who served as executive officers, newsletter editors and more. And especially to the spouses of those who volunteered, I say thank you to you all. The USS Ticonderoga would not be celebrating it's 25th Anniversary without your dedication, hard work and effort. I'm looking forward to 25 more years of friendship, adventures, and family.
Tally Ho,
Vice-Admiral Carl Stark, Commander-in-Chief
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From the Captain: New Department Chiefs
Intrepid Class Conference Room
Greetings, All! As you all know, we've been doing some reorganizing in an effort to make the club run more smoothly, and trying to do away with redundancies. At the end of June, all department chiefs were released, and applications were taken throughout June and July. Some of our chiefs are new, some are returning, and I'm happy to have all of them.
John Barnes – Civilians
Brandee Burke – Ops (social media)
Richard C Luke – Medical (emergency preparedness)
Julia Nielson – Engineering (merchandising)
Brad Jacobs – Science (photo album & archives)
Damon Ricks – Conn (Newsletter & crew anniversaries)
Sarah Podwys – Communications (Newsletter & crew birthdays)
Annie Stephens – Security (ship's library)
Troy L. Oldham – Klingons (Sub-Department)
Ivan Podwys – Tactical (gaming)
Those of you that have not yet reached the rank of Lieutenant junior grade will have the title of "Acting" department chief, until such time as you reach Lt. (jg), or you decide to step down.
Congratulations! I hope all of you are ready for a challenge, because some of these departments have been left to languish, so are going to need a good deal of work to rebuild.
Please remember that it is your job as chief to get and keep your department running. Dave and I can help out, but we can't build your department for you.
The duties of a department chief are as follows:
1 – Have fun! If you're not having fun, what are you doing here?
2- Make certain department members are having fun.
3- Making progress on moving up the ranks.
4- Assist department members to move up the ranks.
5- Commit to attending both general ship's meeting each month, AND the monthly senior officers' meeting. Be prepared with departmental reports.
6- Commit to calling all members in your department once a month, keeping them informed of activities and any changes (because life happens!) Also, collecting any needed RSVPs from your department members and passing that information on to the XO and Captain in a timely manner.
7- Coordinate departmental activities – at least one a year, though more is fine.
8- Coordinate one ship activity each year. (This can be combined with #7.)
9- Gather and track the following information on department members: years of service and earned medals; and make certain the XO has that information.
Becoming a department chief is a serious commitment of time and energy, and the club will no longer tolerate CINOs (chiefs in name only). We all understand that sometimes life happens, and that the club is not real life. However, that is no excuse for neglecting the agreed-to duties for months on end because someone is "too busy" or "forgot".
Department chiefs can select assistants. Assistant department chiefs must be willing to make the same time and energy commitments as the chief, and be willing and able to step in and take over when needed.
As with all voluntary positions, if something is a priority, you will find a way to do it. If it's not a priority, you'll find excuses.
On to the changes in the departmental duties! The main thing we wanted to do was to make things easier, and to eliminate jobs that were no longer relevant.
For example: back in the day, it was the job of Communications to assemble the newsletter, and the job of Conn to distribute the newsletter. Nowadays, that is unnecessary, because they are all available to anyone who wants one, with the click of a button. But, because assembling the newsletter is the second-biggest job in the club (biggest is the XO's job of keeping track of points, and keeping on top of rank advancements). Now, the newsletter will be a tag team effort between Communications and Conn, so the job doesn't fall on one set of shoulders.
For Medical, we felt it would be a good idea to have a department to help us make certain we are prepared for any eventuality. Living along the Wasatch Front, there is always the specter of a major earthquake. Then we have the regular occurrences of power outages caused by harsh weather; flooding is a thing that happens; and you never know when the zombie apocalypse is going to start!
To Science, we moved the twin jobs of keeping the photo album and archive/scrapbook updated. It just didn't make sense to have those duties split between two different departments. (It resulted in no one knowing where these things were currently located.)
Security now has the duty of curating the ship's library. If you're looking for a Star Trek book to borrow, there's a good chance our library has it.
Operations has the duty of staying on top of the club's social media accounts:
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Engineering hasn't changed – it's still all about the merch! Hats, shirts, badges, bags, thongs, whatever!
Tactical is another that stayed the same. Tactical is all about the games – board games, card games, RPGs, tabletop, video, etc.
Klingons are a sub department. In other words, in addition to his regular duties as a member of the Security department, the chief of the Klingon department educates us on Klingon culture and language, among other things.
The Civilian department is where crew members go who aren't really interested in gaining rank – they just want to come and have fun. But, they still need to be kept in the loop regarding events and activities. The Civilian chief greets all newcomers, making them feel welcome, (and making sure the Captain and XO are aware of said newcomer.)
As a side note, if anyone wants to change departments, you are more than welcome to do so. Just make sure the XO and I know about it.
Also, department chiefs can step down at any time. Again, just please be sure to let the XO and I know.
Whew! That's a lot of information to take in, but I believe it will make the club better in the long run. Thanks for sticking around for all of it!
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USS Ticonderoga 20th Anniversary makes local paper
EXTRA, EXTRA!!!!! Read all about it. Yes once again our Star Trek club has made the local newspaper. In the Friday (March 18th) edition of the Ogden Standard Examiner published an interview with Captain Erica Stark and Rear Admiral Carl Stark about the 20th Anniversary of our Star Trek family. The article can be found here: http://www.standard.net/Lifestyle/2016/03/17/northern-utah-star-trek-club-20-anniversary.html
Can you believe it? We started this little get together in the basement of the Clearfield Library in March, 1996. Our first activity was a visit to the Hill AFB Museum.
What are your memories from the past 20 years? We would love to hear them.
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February Meeting on Wednesday the 10th
Don't forget that we will be meeting on Wednesday, Feb 10th at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Game Den Gaming Events Center in Layton (Address: 719 N. Main Street in the strip mall that sits between the Del Taco and Walmart.)
We will have several medals to hand out to members. Come support your fellow crewmembers and bring a friend.
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USS Ticonderoga, NCC-74676-A officially launched
Now that Captain Erica Stark has completed all of the requirements to achieve the rank of Captain (not an easy task in the Seventh Fleet) the next version of the USS Ticonderoga can now launched. At the USS Ticonderoga room party at CONduit, Seventh Fleet CinC Admiral Dennis Hollinger officially launched the USS Ticonderoga, NCC-74676-A. Ronin Class Starship. Admiral Hollinger presented the dedication plaque for the new starship to Captain Stark.
Even with this major goal accomplished, the Ticonderoga is not sitting on it's laurels. We have Fantasicon coming up at the Pleasant Valley Library (Weber County) on June 6th. We also have a ton of events planned for the year and we are also continuing to grow. We could have two new chapter-in-training Runabouts launched by the end of summer. Now is when we need your help and now is when we need new ideas. It's time to boldly go. Let's see what's out there.
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19th Anniversary, March Meeting and March Activity
First: The USS Ticonderoga started as a Star Trek club on this date, March 9th, all the way back in 1996. We met at the Clearfield Library to announce our launching (as the USS Euphrates, a chapter-in-training off of the USS Kelly) and then went to the Hill AFB Museum as the activity. That was nineteen years ago. How many clubs last for over nineteen years? Congratulations to all of you who contribute towards the club.
Second: The March Meeting is coming up on Wednesday the 11th at 7:00pm. And yes we are back at the Roy Library after having to find alternate locations for the last two months. Bring your Star Trek show and tell items. More importantly, bring a friend to introduce to the club. Remember you gain 10 leadership points for each new | 4,456 |
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Steve contacted the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in 2015 after hearing about our Health and Wellbeing grants, which help people with cystic fibrosis (CF) to access goods and services that will help improve their health and quality of life.
Following the birth of his son in 2014, Steve, who has cystic fibrosis (CF), was finding it more difficult to find the time to do as much exercise as he had been used to doing, and his lung function started to drop. Steve had been working hard on getting out running, but with winter approaching he was concerned that he wouldn't be able to keep this up, so he contacted us to see if we could help him with a health and well being grant with which to buy a rowing machine. His old rowing machine was falling apart and he needed a way to exercise conveniently at home. His application was assessed by our panel and they awarded him<|fim_middle|> loads of washing. If you or someone you know is interested, why not find out more about how our range of grants and how to apply?
During spring and summer I have been able to run more and my lungs are loving it! Without the rowing machine, I'd risk losing those benefits as it would have been so easy to be inactive over winter. | a grant of £350.
Steve: "I have always been a sports' lover, which I feel quite thankful for as my lungs definitely benefited from all the running around that I have done through my life! It was easy to be active while I was at school but since then I have had to make sure that I keep the habit of exercise. A few months ago I saw the Cystic Fibrosis Trust's announcement about Health and Well being grants. My eyes lit up! I emailed straight away – the team at the Trust were so helpful in helping me apply for the grant, although the forms were not long or difficult to fill in.
"I'm so pleased that the panel approved my application - I have a new rowing machine, in time for the onset of winter! My lung function has dropped over the last two years but for a very joyful reason - our son was born in March 2014 so it's been a busy time trying to adapt to our new life and routines, and spend as much time as possible with my family! But that means I have had less time to exercise and my lung function has definitely taken a hit. My new rowing machine is an integral part of putting that right. During the spring and early summer I have been able to run more and my lungs are loving it! Without the rowing machine, I'd risk losing those benefits as it would have been so easy to be inactive over the winter. I've now used 'The Beast' half a dozen times and I'm really starting to feel the benefits of having it. My physio is noticeably different after I've had a row. All in all, I'm delighted. Thank you to the Trust for giving me the opportunity to give my health a boost with this new rower."
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Without Review, Avalon Theater Demolition Underway
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One day after my call for an imaginative path away from demolition of the Avalon Theater, wreckers started destroying the south city landmark. This morning, after considering it since December 22, the Building Division approved the demolition permit. Down came theater walls and steel trusses, headed up to North Broadway scrap yards.
If the Avalon had been protected under the city's preservation ordinance, the demolition permit would have required the additional approval of the city's Cultural Resources Office. Failure to get that approval would have caused a denial of the application.
Unfortunately, the 14th Ward is not in preservation review, and the Avalon had no local or national landmark status that would have led to review under the preservation ordinance. Yet the Avalon was eligible for National Register of Historic Places listing, on its own or as a contributing resource to larger districts.
Had the Avalon demolition been proposed prior to 1999, there would have been preservation review. The city's preservation ordinance once applied equal review to all buildings across the city. That system was predictable to residents, property owners, city officials and preservation advocates. Under the previous preservation ordinance, many buildings were approved for demolition. Others were spared.
Today, disparate outcomes remain the case under the city's ordinance, but in a different way. If a building is located in one of the city's 20 wards whose aldermen opt for demolition review, that building stands a good chance of being spared when demolition is proposed. If a building is not, well, it is likely to disappear without so much as a photo on Flickr.
Yet the Avalon Theater had such visibility and affection in this city that its loss id not going down quietly. Across social media today, news of the start of demolition spread. News of proposed demolition had just started spreading. This could have led to public input in the process prescribed by the city's preservation ordinance, and it may have<|fim_middle|> this […] | led to a denied application.
After all, the ordinance exists to protect those buildings of significance to the entire city — and one of the last remaining neighborhood movie houses is exactly the sort of building the ordinance is designed to protect. The debate we should have had would have centered on the standards of the ordinance — not on Greg Tsevis and his family's ownership or an elected official who has no authority over the demolition permit. That is the sort of debate we will have next week when the Preservation Board considers demolition of the old Southern Funeral Home on South Grand. Alas, the Avalon was at least as worthy.
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This absolutely breaks my heart.
samizdatsays:
Hmmm…Well, stoopid is as stoopid does.
I wonder if there has been any asbestos abatement? I guarantee that there is asbestos fiber somewhere in that building.
Kevin Bsays:
Uncalled for. There are so many potential uses for the Avalon Theatre and so much potential in that stretch of Kingshighway connecting Gravois to Tower Grove and the Hill (at least on the west side — the east side has become a suburban shopping outlet).Â
I know the Preservation Review Board must tread lightly around the topic of city-wide review, but I hope it is continually stressing its importance to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. With twenty wards currently participating in review, it seems there could be enough support/merit to push through an ordinance.
Maybe — I've given up trying to figure out how decisions are made in our aldermanic system.
Heath Harrissays:
Some parting shots: http://www.flickr.com/photos/djdenim/sets/72157628926894331/with/6720597345/
Michael R. Allensays:
I have not seen any special measures being taken on the site.
Ask your alderperson what s/he thinks about citywide preservation review. At this point, there are fewer alderpeople around who voted for the 1999 ordinance.
Lovely, in a sad way.
Egoltermansays:
hi: I got on this in Sept. Contacted the Alderperson, the Realtor, took Gary Martinez through and Dan Stevens. Sent them examples of restorations and adapting single screens to multiple use. Asked RAC, Civic Progress, City, all to help. Should have been put on the Register 20 years ago, and the City should have taken it as it did Bevo Mill. Don't lay it all on the owner. Others came to the 'dance'. You were 5 months too late. .Â
You don't know the efforts that two potential buyers out into the Avalon this summer and fall. I was working with both of them, and one could have made it happen.
The end of St. Louis' Avalon Movie Theater | St. Louis Real Estate Societysays:
[…] 2011. But a buyer was not found and the owner sought a permit for demolition. Surprisingly, without any review from the Preservation Board the building was demolished | 693 |
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Newborns can become infected with the virus during pregnancy, labor and delivery, or shortly after birth if the mother develops genital herpes near the end of her pregnancy. The Herpes Simplex Virus in newborns can cause death or long-term problems such as blindness and damage to the brain and other organs.
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'We feel strongly
that each child
should be seen
as an individual.'
I am delighted to welcome you to Stillness Junior School.
I am extremely proud to be headteacher of this school. I value the achievements of our school and the enjoyment our children have in the wide variety of activities they take part in.
I believe that a good education is one of the most important gifts that can be given to a child. Stillness Junior School expects and achieves high standards of work and behaviour from its pupils. We feel strongly that each child should be seen as an individual and we are committed to ensuring they have equal opportunities to fulfil their potential.
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Black Lives Matter in Lewisham A message from Pinaki Ghoshal, Lewisham's Executive Director for Children and Young People and Angela Scattergood, Director of Education.
The Mayor of Lewisham, Damien Egan has published a statement on behalf of Lewisham Council in response to the killing of George Floyd in the United States. You can read the full statement here.
We believe that our schools and settings are key to tackling racism and other forms of discrimination. We will support all Lewisham schools and settings in their commitment to standing against racism and injustice, alongside and in solidarity with the local and global Black community.
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'Pupils said that they feel safe and happy in school. Leaders act on any safeguarding concerns quickly.'
The Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership brings together all the main organisations who work with children and families in Lewisham, with the aim of ensuring that they work together effectively to keep children safe.
The overarching purpose of the Lewisham Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) is to help and safeguard adults with care and support needs.
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Allyson Longueira, the publisher of WMG Publishing, asked me to tell everyone about the new online workshop. So here I go.
Starting in September, WMG Publishing workshops will offer a new online workshop called Speed.
It's not about running or driving or flying faster. Nope, this workshop will help writers write faster and at the same time with better quality.
For those of you who didn't know, WMG Publishing Inc. not only does a series of books for writers, but also online lectures and online workshops to help writers with craft and business.
The Speed online workshop will be the newest one on the list, and it's going to do more to help writers than most other workshops WMG Publishing sponsors. The workshop might only help a writer get a hundred words per hour faster. Or it might help the writer get three hundred or more words per hour faster.
Any extra words can really add up over time into more novels that readers want to read, especially if the writing maintains a higher quality.
USA Today bestselling writer Kristine Kathryn Rusch and I will put this together, but I will be the one doing the talking on the videos and answering questions. The workshop will be six weeks long, with five to seven videos to watch at your own pace each week. Also, there is an assignment each week to help you work on some of the topics being talked about.
Most writers find they spend about three hours per week on<|fim_middle|> enough time. That's just assumed as a way of life. And it seems to work double around publishing houses where everything takes twice as long as planned and time deadlines don't allow that extra time to happen. How's that for a Catch 22? Trust me, it's standard in publishing (and many other industries I'm sure).
I love time travel stories because it allows me to escape a lot of aspects about time that I don't much like. A great time travel story allows me to leave the ticking clock of aging for a short trip to my youth. A great story can allow me to go back and change something that happened in my past that I wish I could change. And a great story can take me out of this time and deposit me safely in another world, another place, and yes, another time.
Time in real life seems like a constant to all of us, even though it often feels like a variable. But in great time travel stories, time is the real flexible element, the part that you can play with as a writer in ways that are not possible in real life. I love that about all time travel stories.
I suppose that's why I write so many of them.
Almost a year ago we started the idea of Fiction River, a series of varied anthologies that people could buy or subscribe to. The publishing date of Fiction River: Time Streams seemed a long ways away. None of the stories were even written yet, and many, many things had to happen at different times during the last year to get us to this point.
But now, as time sweeps us all forward, Fiction River: Time Streams is now appearing. It will be available for years to come for new readers to find and enjoy the great stories in it.
But I would suggest you grab it now, as it goes past in the flow of time. Trust me, the time spent to read the stories will be very much worth it.
And, of course, that's another entire subject: The value of time. Hmmm, maybe that should be a subject for another Fiction River anthology. I wonder what would happen if we let a group of professional writers loose on that topic.
Time is that way, full of possible events.
But one thing is very certain. There are some great stories in Fiction River: Time Streams of possible futures and different pasts.
PS: If you would like to sample a free audio selection out of Fiction River: Time Streams for a few short days, Scott William Carter's great story, The Elevator in the Cornfield, is now up here. But time is very fleeting on it. Go listen now.
Fiction River: Time Streams is available in ebook at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, iTunes and Smashwords and trade paperback from your favorite booksellers. The audiobook will be available in September.
Dean Wesley Smith is series co-editor of the Fiction River series and the volume editor of Fiction River: Time Streams. | the workshop, so lots of time for your writing and regular job.
WMG Publishing already has a workshop called Productivity, to help writers get to the computer more often to write. But this Speed workshop will focus only on the actual writing part of things.
So if you are interested in signing up for the new Speed workshop, or want to look at any of the other online workshops and lectures available for writers, stop by www.wmgpublishingworkshops.com.
And if you have any questions about the workshops, feel free to write me directly through my web site at www.deanwesleysmith.com.
Keep having fun with your writing.
Many people know WMG Publishing for its fantastic Fiction River anthology series with more than eighty different authors, or the great Kris Nelscott mystery novels, or the Kristine Kathryn Rusch groundbreaking Retrieval Artist novels, or my strange and fun Smith's Monthly project.
WMG Publishing also does a series of nonfiction books on the business of being a freelance artist in our world, including the massive must-read industry bible, The Freelancer's Survival Guide.
But WMG Publishing also has a side to it that many writers know about, but not many readers or fans have heard of. That side is the online workshops and lectures.
At the moment, WMG Publishing has twenty-two different video lectures on the business and craft of fiction writing, and seventeen online six-week video workshops.
The video lectures are available any time you would like and you can return to the lecture over and over as you need. And new lectures are being posted most every month.
The six-week online workshops cycle through ten different workshops each month. WMG limits each workshop to twelve writers and each member of the workshop gets personal feedback from me on five different assignments over the six weeks.
Sounds like a lot of time to commit to a workshop, but writers will spend only four hours per week at most.
This month is the second-year anniversary of starting the online workshops, and everyone at WMG Publishing is proud of the knowledge that writers get from the various workshops and lectures. We hope to add in more workshops as time goes by to keep them fresh and informative to those trying to learn the craft and the business of fiction writing.
There is one more very special thing going on with the online workshops in October.
Since WMG Publishing is doing a subscription drive for Fiction River through Kickstarter (you can get the details at Kickstarter Fiction River Subscription Drive), everyone at WMG Publishing thought it would be fun to combine the workshops and the subscription drive.
So, if you sign up for an October online workshop, you get your choice of three electronic volumes of published Fiction River anthologies or a three-volume electronic subscription as part of the deal.
You can also give the workshop as a gift to a writer friend, or the subscription as a gift to a favorite reader friend.
So now the news about the WMG Publishing online workshops and lectures is out there. After two successful years of doing the workshops and lectures, we figured it was time to let people know that WMG Publishing had yet another side to it.
A wonderful side dedicated to helping improve the craft and business of fiction writers from all over the world.
Hope to see you in a workshop down the road.
Dean Wesley Smith is a USA Today bestselling author, instructor, and facilitator for the WMG Publishing online workshops and lectures.
Allyson Longueira, the wonderful publisher of WMG Publishing, asked me to do a guest blog about Fiction River: Time Streams. The volume appears this next week and is full of great stories that I had the pleasure to select. I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of the volume. But that makes me a normal editor, proud of his work like a parent is proud of a child.
So instead of going on about that, and the great stories, as you might expect me to do, I'm going to leave the discovery of the wonderful stories in Fiction River: Time Streams up to you. What I'd like to yammer on about here is time in general.
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Timing is everything when you're letting off steam.
Judges 3:27 (NKJV) And it happened, when he arrived, that he blew the trumpet in the mountains of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mountains; and he led them.
Having been a grandfather for several years now I have been reintroduced to the steam engine; some of you will know exactly what (or better yet, of whom) I am speaking of: Thomas the Train.
<|fim_middle|> of the day, it will be the "engines" that kept the wheels turning that will arrive at the station…then will come the time to blow your whistle.
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Previous post ← Get to the point. | The eyes of generations of little children have lit up at the sight of this little intrepid steam engine–including my own grandchildren. I must say, it's a little odd to see my grandchildren with an I-Pad in one hand and a toy steam engine in the other, but some things are just too good to allow the advancement of technology to relegate them to the dustbin of history. Apparently steam engines are one such example—at least of the Thomas the Train variety.
But here's the ONE THING I'd like to high light today—a lesson from a steam engine: the main reason for the steam that is produced by the engine is to move the train forward; not blow the whistle.
Now the whistle is nice and can even come in handy at times for warning pedestrians and motorist of the train's imminent approach, but none of those matters if the train is not moving forward.
In the same way there are a lot of people letting off steam about a lot of things; they're making a lot of noise but they'd contributing very little to helping us move forward. It is so easy to get sidetracked by all these noise-makers but the lesson to learn is to stay focused on progress. Keep adding value where you're assigned.
The blowing of the of the whistle can be exciting and distracting but at the end | 268 |
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When it comes to Anse and Allie, I feel like I could write a novel. It all started for us when I was shooting Shaquera and Brandon's wedding and found myself seated at the same table as Anse. We became fast friends but it was solidified when he stole my backup camera while I was photographing the dance floor and he took selfies of himself and everyone at the table. I loved his sheer audacity and he loved the fact that I thought it was hilarious. We talked photography over facebook in the following months and when he was<|fim_middle|> party at Anse and Allie's new home Friday after the wedding. It says so much about their character that sooooo many friends and family poured out their time, hugs, gifts, special skills, dance moves, and love to see to it that these two had the most perfect memory of the best day ever. They wanted to spend every last minute with their people, like savoring the last drop of a fine wine. It was such an incredible experience.
You guys, thank you so much for this memorable weekend, I hope you love these images, they were SO hard to choose! You guys had so many great moments! | ready to propose to Allie we began scheming.
We decided he'd tell her they won a "free photo session" and the adventure began. I loved Allie the moment I met her and knew she was the perfect fit for Anse. She knew how to keep him in line while bringing the biggest smile to his face and he could make her laugh or swoon with just a certain look. We hiked halfway up Carver's Gap to the perfect spot and I gave Anse the queue (taking Allie's headshot) and when she turned around he was on a knee and the rest is history.
I have never seen such an outpouring of love as I did this weekend. I had the privilege of rooming with Allie and her party Thursday night after the rehearsal (complete with "Never Have I Ever" and fun stories about the bride) and again with almost the whole wedding | 183 |
Steve at the Movies Mar 23 2007
Reign Over Me, Shooter, Pride, TMNT, The Last Mimzy, Maxed Out and the last of the European Union Film Festival
By Steve Prokopy
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Hey everyone. There are a few films opening today that I didn't get to see for a variety of reasons. I just plain wasn't able to make the screenings of the indie comedy What Love Is (starring Cuba Gooding Jr., which may be a good reason to miss it) and the Cubs-oriented docu-comedy Chasing October, opening today at the Music Box Theatre. But as I had expected, critics were not given a shot at seeing The Hills Have Eyes II, which is a little strange since the studio did show us the first one.
Also opening this week at the Landmark Century Center Cinema is the freakishly bizarre and always entertaining Color Me Kubrick, starring Chicago's own John Malkovich. I reviewed the film two weeks ago as part of the Gene Siskel Film Center's European Union Film Festival, which is entering its final week. My final bit of coverage of the EU Festival is at the end of this column.
I'm always been ambivalent about the works of writer-director-actor Mike Binder. While I was a big fan of his last theatrical release, 2005's The Upside of Anger, the film he made after that, Man About Town starring Ben Affleck, went straight to DVD. One of his early works was the terrible Damon Wayons superhero comedy Blankman, and if you ever saw it, you probably still have the scars. But with his latest, Reign Over Me, Binder shows a maturity and sophistication that has been largely untapped with his projects so far, with the exception of Anger. As with that well-done film, his new one deals with a family broken by unexpected loss. And who better to convey a man's shattered soul and mind after a terrible tragedy destroys his life than Adam Sandler?
It's a serious question, because after seeing Reign Over Me, I can't think of anybody who could have pulled this off better than the man who wrote "The Hanukkah Song" and "Red -Hooded Sweatshirt." What Sandler achieves with his portrayal of Charlie Fineman, a New York City dentist whose wife and young daughters were on one of the planes that crashed into the World Trade Center, calls on the actor to be childlike, aggressive, violent, distraught, suicidal, patient and impatient, sometimes in the space of just a few minutes. It is by far the finest acting Sandler has ever put forth, and it marks a turning point in his abilities that was only hinted at in Punch Drunk Love and Spanglish, two films I hold dear to my heart.
Also on hand giving it everything he has is Sandler's co-star Don Cheadle, who plays Charlie's dental school roommate Alan Johnson, who, until 9/11, led an almost parallel great life to his friend's. Alan has leads a successful dental practice, makes a lot of money, has a lovely wife (a nice, dialed-down performance by Jada Pinkett Smith) and great kids. He even has female patients hitting on him, one of which (played by Saffron Burrows) offers to give him oral favors just for being a nice guy.
And while Charlie's story is the focal point of the plot, it is Alan who serves as the moral center of the film. When the two run into each other on the street after many years of not seeing each other, it sets off a chain reaction of events that change both of their lives and reveals some deeply buried truths about both men. Charlie has lost his mind. He has totally driven every memory of his family life from his mind, and if you ask him about it, he flips out, breaks things, and becomes paranoid that you are trying to analyze him or have him committed. He has abandoned his dental practice, received a great deal of money from insurance, and spends most of his time at home playing video games, eating, and attempting to complete the years-in-the-making renovation of his kitchen (a project his late wife had mentioned the last time they spoke). When he does go out, he tools around the city on his motorized scooter with headphones on listening to mostly anthemic '70s rock tunes.
As Alan spends more time with his old friend in an effort to help the man come back to the real world, he grows envious of Charlie's freedom and fearful of his explosive tendencies, both of which cause tension in his household as Alan begins to realize that his life is so sternly managed and routine driven that he has no time for spontaneous fun. Cheadle's is the more stealthy and subtle performance, and one gets a special thrill watching these two actors navigate around and through each other. As if we need more reasons to love Liv Tyler, she is on hand to play a psychiatrist friend of Alan's whom he enlists to help with Charlie's slow and difficult return to normal and functional. When Charlie's in-laws (Robert Klein and Melinda Dillon) attempt to have him committed after years of attempting to connect with him, the real world comes crashing down on Charlie and Alan's heads.
Reign Over Me doesn't have villains, but that doesn't keep it from having high drama. Having Sandler on board does offer the film a few much-needed moments of levity, but this is no cutesy mental illness flick with watered-down versions of true emotional damage and easy solutions. The movie is as much Alan's struggle as Charlie's. And as hard as it is to believe that you could ever feel sorry for a successful dentist, Cheadle makes Alan's efforts to reconnect with what made him enjoy life when he was younger.
One facet of the film that many people will probably discuss is the outstanding soundtrack. In addition to The Who song "Love, Reign O'er Me" that gives the film its title (there's also a beautiful closing credit version by Pearl Jam), the movie has what I believe is the greatest use of Bruce Springsteen music in film history. There's an unforgettable sequence that serves as the emotional epicenter of the film in which Charlie's iPod headphones are around his neck. You can heard Springsteen's "Drive All Night" bleeding through the headphones and into the scene, serving as the in-the-moment music for this devastating exchange between the two old friends. I'll admit, I got a little choked up.
Reign Over Me has its flaws. It feel long at times and has about three endings too many, the last of which feel slightly tacked on to make us a little more certain that Charlie is in a good place as we prepare to leave him. But in a film filled with such heart-wrenching emotional wreckage, a neat and tidy ending isn't such a terrible thing. It seems every year around this time, something like this completely satisfying movie slips out in the month of March and really takes me by surprise with its honesty and commitment to entertaining grown-up folks. This one is going to hit you hard and take you by surprise; my favorite combination.
For all its twisty-turning plot diversions, double crosses and conspiracy theorizing, the latest film from director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) is surprisingly simple and straightforward. In his first post-Oscar nomination role, Mark Wahlberg plays former Marine Corps sniper Bob Lee Swagger (I think the name says it all) who narrowly survived a mission in Ethiopia in which his spotter was killed. Years later, Swagger is living a solitary and secluded life in the mountains when his country (in the form of a colonel played by Danny Glover) comes calling for him to assist in stopping an assassin from killing the president. Swagger's expertise as a sniper makes him ideal to spot where and when in the city of Philadelphia a long-range killer might take his shot. When an African leader standing directly behind the president is killed instead, Swagger realizes that he has been set up as a patsy for the shooting, since he fits the profile of the angry serviceman pissed off at his country.
After being hit by two bullets, Swagger narrowly escapes every branch of law enforcement, and he sets out to find out who has set him up and get his payback. There are some clever bits of tactical warfare in Shooter, but the film itself is a mixed bag. It was amusing that Wahlberg's character is so clearly cast in the mold of a conservative military type, but his conspiracy theories and clear sense of right and wrong make him decidedly anti-Iraq War and anti-Bush (who is not supposed to be the current president in this film). There were several moments in the film where I could clearly see a way Swagger could get out of his "wrong man" predicament, but the script ignores them in favor of keeping the film alive and the body count high. Fuqua also spends entirely too much time in a secondary story about Swagger's dead partner's widow (Kate Mara of We Are Marshall), who he goes to for help and healing. My favorite supporting role is that of a rookie FBI agent (Michael Pena, recently scene in World Trade Center) who is the only person who believes Swagger is innocent.
Shooter is loaded with a whole lot of explosions and nifty,<|fim_middle|> constructed essay on the United States that every American carrying a balance needs to see. The film peppers its serious message with dark humor and cleverly used stand-up footage of Louis C.K.'s classic routine about his bank calling him to tell him he had insufficient funds. It's a great bit, and it underscores the film's resounding themes all too well. Take a deep breath, take stock of your financial situation, and take the plunge into this one, folks. It's worth it.
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The Secret Life of Words
Although technically from Spain, this stunning English-language work from director Isabel Coixet (My Life Without Me) is an emotional perfect storm of a woman with a crippling past and a man with a serious medical condition who come together under bizarre circumstances to heal each other. If you've never had the wind knocked out of you by a film, try this one out for size. Sarah Polley returns under Coixet's direction (as she did in My Life) as a partially deaf assembly line worker who often turns off her hearing aid so she can shut herself off from the world. Her boss forces her to take some time off, and while on a fairly mundane vacation, she overhears a man seeking a nurse for an oil rig worker hurt in a fire. Apparently a former nurse, Polley accept the job and is flown to the rig to help the slightly burned man (Tim Robbins). What follows is one of the most curious and fascinating give and takes I've ever seen committed to film. The way Robbins draws out tiny bits of information from his caregiver, who is in no way eager to give even the smallest bit of information. At its core, The Secret Life of Words is a love story, but this couple has to earn the right to love each other before the filmmaker decides whether to let them come together. In a role written for her by Coixet, Polley has never, ever been better, and there won't be a man or woman alive who won't fall in love with her sheltered character. The power behind her eyes and in her movements will make you forget to breathe. And Robbins gives us one of the great roles of his long career as well. I should also mention a brief but moving appearance by Julie Christie as a mysterious woman who Polley calls occasionally but says nothing. When all is revealed about her past, it will probably cause you physical anguish. This is my favorite film of the festival, period, and lucky for you it's playing three times: Friday, March 23 at 7:45pm; Sunday, March 25 at 5:15pm; and Wednesday, March 28 at 6pm.
Exterminating Angels
It seems like once or twice a year, a film comes around that promises (and often delivers) lots of real-life sex, but in a slightly more sophisticated and mature presentation than your average XXX feature. French director Jean-Claude Brisseau took an incident in his career (when several actresses successfully sued him for sexual harassment after auditioning for him in connection with his 2002 feature Secret Things) as the basis for Exterminating Angels. Frederic van den Driessche acts as Brisseau's stand in as a director casting the leads in what will be a sexually explicit, in-depth analysis of female sexuality. Therefore, the director must see how his actress work and have sex together, which they do with him in the room. Although he never takes part in any of the sex (he's a happily married man, after all), the intimate feelings set loose in these sessions unleash a furor of emotional instability in all of his actresses, culminating in a similar lawsuit against the director. Exterminating Angels is less a profile of the feminine mystique and more an examination of a handful of crazy bitches, at least in the director's eyes. It's ultimately a cynical and vengeful piece that is often quite sensual but more often a nasty piece of cinematic payback to women Brisseau probably trusted at one point and now feels betrayed by. It makes for interesting filmmaking, but that doesn't make it art. The film plays Saturday, March 24 at 8pm.
The Tiger and the Snow
I've been hearing rumblings about this film for more than a year now, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity of seeing this, although I felt fairly certain that I would abhor Roberto Benigni's take on the war in Iraq. Much as he did with his Oscar-winning Life Is Beautiful, which injected some much-needed and long overdue humor into the Holocaust, The Tiger and the Snow takes a love story and drops it into the middle of Baghdad in the early days of American invasion. Benigni plays a poetry professor who is lovesick for an old flame (Benigni's real-life wife and frequent co-star Nicoletta Braschi), who just happens to be working for and traveling with an old friend of Benigni, an Arab poet played by Jean Reno. When Reno and Braschi travel to Baghdad and she is injured, Benigni sneaks into Iraq with a Red Cross team and finds his mortally wounded love while the war outside rages on. True to form, Benigni (who also directed and co-wrote the screenplay) taps into his usually spastic persona as he finds the humor in minefields, trigger-happy American G.I.s and suicide bombers. He takes advantage of the fact that his dark features could be mistaken for Middle Eastern, and tears through war-torn Baghdad with the soul purpose of saving the life of a woman who claims not to care for him any longer. For no particular reason, the masterful Tom Waits (Benigni's Down By Law screen partner) appears as a wedding singer in a bizarre dream sequence. The cameo doesn't help, not even close. The film isn't offensive in the way it makes light of the war; it's just ill-informed, hopelessly sentimental, and, above all, boring. It screens Sunday, March 25 at 3pm, and Wednesday, March 28 at 8:15pm.
A Windy City resident for nearly 20 years, Steve writes about everything but movies at his day job for a trade journal publishing company. Using the alias Capone, he has been the Chicago Editor for Ain't It Cool News since 1998, and has been writing film reviews since he was a wee lad of 14, growing up in Maryland. Direct your questions or comments to steve@steveatthemovies.com.
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➲ View the complete archive | long-range killings that will have audiences cheering for our well-trained underdog. And it's actually a nice change to see Wahlberg play a character who is sometimes unsure how to balance his mission and his sworn duty. His soft-spoken (bordering on mumbling sometimes) demeanor and quiet strength are in sharp contrast to the cocky character he played in The Departed, and I'm always in favor of an actor showing us his range. My biggest complaint about the film is that the bad guys (who also include a Montana senator played by Ned Beatty) are so overtly evil, it's almost laughable. There is scene in which the baddest of the bad guys (who arranged the shooting) are sitting around smoking big cigars, drinking bourbon, and cackling like jackals. Laying it a bit thick, aren't you, Antoine?
Perhaps the bigger problem with the film is that I never believed that a supposed conspiracy theorist like Swagger would have gotten caught up in this game. And if you don't buy into his intelligence on such a basic level, the rest of the film is tough to buy into. Despite this hefty flaw, Shooter has its moments. I particularly liked the final showdown atop the snowcapped Montana mountains. What's going on in the scene may be laughable at times, but it sure does look pretty. This one may qualify as a guilty pleasure.
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I'm sure I'm not the first person to conjure this thought, but sometimes the best intentions can still result in the lamest movies. Case in point: the latest from the great actor Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), in which he plays Jim Ellis, the real-life man who in 1973 started an African-American swim team in the ghettos of Philadelphia. Ellis's story is actually quite inspirational. A well-educated man who moves to a strange city looking for a teaching job, he is turned down by all of the predominantly white schools (including one run by the overtly racist Tom Arnold, in a role so overplayed as to be unintentionally funny). Just to keep money coming in, Ellis takes a city job and is put in charge of doing the clean up work at an abandoned rec center, which is about to be shut down permanently. When Ellis discovers the center has a pool, he fixes it up and invites some of the local kids from the neighborhood to come use it. It just so happens that Ellis once swam competitively in the '60s, which was not always an easy thing since many of his competitors refused to get in the same pool as him.
Pride's attempts at comic relief come in the form of the rec center's surly maintenance man, played by Bernie Mac. Ellis looks at his pool as an opportunity to introduce some much-needed discipline into the local kids' lives, and so he forms a swim team that he trains well enough to compete against local (white) high schools, including the one run by Arnold. Also on hand in the film is the lovely Kimberly Elise as a city administrator in charge of shutting down the rec center. It is Ellis' job to convince her to keep it open by showing her the positive effect the swim team is having on the boys, the community, and the city. It is, apparently, also his job to flirt with her a great deal.
Not surprisingly, Howard puts forth a knockout performance in a film that is undeserving of his talents. Pride never misses an opportunity to squeeze every iota of "inspiration" from its meager script, and no cliché of the genre is left unused. In fact, Howard is so good that he highlights just how bad the rest of the movie really is. The actors playing the kids don't really distinguish themselves and come across as remarkably bland and interchangeable. I certainly love a good film in which the villain is Whitey, but I have a real problem with Tom Arnold in the role of The Man. Every aspect of this film is predictable, just as every victory and defeat can be seen coming an Olympic-size swimming pool away. First-time director Sunu Gonera has no real flair for visuals and lets most of his actors overplay their roles to point of making the audience exhausted watching them try so hard to breathe life into this worn-out premise. I've always been told the world is not black and white, but Pride would have you believe something quite different. And in that spirit, I will forget for a moment that there are shades of gray between good movies and bad movies, and simply declare this one a bad movie.
My only exposure to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were the three films that came out in the early 1990s, and for the most part, I remember being entertained by at least the first one enough to go see the sequels. But the films never inspired me to check out the comic book source material or watch the television incarnation of the band of martial arts-trained, talking creatures, each bearing the name of a master painter. I went into TMNT genuinely excited to see it. The idea of doing a fully computer-animated version of the group opens up a world of possibilities that the live-action films did not. So imagine my disappointment to get more of the same — the same jokes, the same type of story, the same conflicts and issues the boys face with maturity and their skills as ninjas. And rather than focus on a potentially awesome story about an army of monsters set loose on an unsuspecting world, the film spends more time with the inner conflicts in the group. All of this combined to leave me saying "Is that it?" by the conclusion.
Without going into too much detail about the plot (I honestly don't think it's worth it), the film opens with the team not together any longer. The group's sensei, an oversize rodent named Master Splinter (the late Mako), attempts to pull the boys — Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael — back together after a mega-rich industrialist (voiced by Patrick Stewart) attempts to gather up the aforementioned army of creatures. My favorite part of the film is the Foot Clan, led by Karai (Zhang Ziyi), a stealthy ninja group whose mission and allegiance is not always clear. Other voice are provided by Sarah Michelle Gellar and Chris Evans as the Turtles' human companions April and Casey. And I'm pretty sure I heard Kevin Smith tooling around as a minor character but really adding nothing to the proceedings.
First-time feature director Kevin Monroe (who also wrote the film) comes from the video game world, and it shows. The visuals here are pretty great sometimes, but the bland story and standard-issue rock music soundtrack left me severely underwhelmed. That being said, the film's conclusion sets up what I think would be a much better sequel featuring the return of the group's primary nemesis, who would undoubtedly put a serious hurt on the Turtles. TMNT is an OK reboot of the franchise, but there is room to grow and improve.
The Last Mimzy
For all the complaining I've done in the past about family/children's films that pander and dumb their subjects down so they have the widest appeal and anyone with a pulse can understand, I was impressed to a degree that the sci-fi, new-agey work The Last Mimzy at least treated its subject matter with a degree of seriously and maturity. There are many reasons to dislike the film, but dumbing its material down is not one of them, and it may be for this reason that kids take to this work, based on the short story by Lewis Padgett.
The film is a curiosity at best. The eclectic cast that includes such familiar faces as Timothy Hutton, Rain Wilson, Joely Richardson, and Michael Clarke Duncan is clearly trying very hard to sell this concept. Newcomer child actors Rhiannon Leigh Wryn and Chris O'Neil are also quite competent, but it isn't the acting that sinks this ship. It's the too-precious nature of the material that chapped my ass. While vacationing at the family beach house, the two children (playing brother and sister Noah and Emma) discover a collection of objects that include rocks, shells, and other delicate objects that clearly are not of this world. Young Emma also finds a raggedy stuffed rabbit that talks to her and only her about the power these objects possess, and before long the kids are making stuff float, glow, materialize, you name it. After a blackout that knocks out power across the entire Pacific Northwest, the government traces the source the incident to the kids' house, where they and their parents (Hutton and Richardson) are taken in by Homeland Security.
We know (or at least strongly suspect) from the outset of the film that the objects are not truly harmful to the kids or anyone else. Since it's a family-oriented offering, we feel pretty safe in the assumption that the rabbit (named Mimzy) is not a doomsday machine of any kind, so we can't even hope that this is some sort of end-of-the-world trip. No, what we get instead is new-age hippie crap about the future of the world, inventions that will make the earth a better place to live, and a story about a family that is somewhat fractured but is working on coming together and appreciating just how special everyone is. So the why is The Last Mimzy getting so much advanced publicity and attention? Look to the parentage of the film. New Line Cinema's founder, co-chairman, and co-CEO Bob Shaye is the film's director, and he has convinced himself is this film worth making and promoting the bejesus out of.
I'm certainly not above enjoying the well-made family film, but The Last Mimzy is like a sci-fi film for people who have never seen one before, by people who have seen too many, and I found the entire experience overwhelmingly boring.
Maxed Out
The first great horror film of 2007 does not feature a raving lunatic with a knife or buckets of blood, but it does deliver a devastating sense of dread and an impressive death toll. What is the masterpiece of terror? It's a documentary about the American way of debt called Maxed Out, and it opens today at the Landmark Century Center Cinema with all of its monsters ready to scare the shit out of you.
The monsters in question are the much-maligned credit card companies who will send applications for cards to the people least likely to pay them off in a timely fashion. If you make a habit of paying off your credit cards in full every month, these monsters don't care about you. College kids, the handicapped, the poverty stricken, these are their victims. And the result is sometimes suicide, homelessness, or a lifetime of harassment by debt collectors. Maxed Out seeks out to tell the story of both individuals ruined by debt and our country as a out-of-control debtor nation.
These banking institutions who issue credit cards are barely held accountable for their tactics in recruiting cardholders who are clearly high-risk candidates. Most legislative attempts to limit the companies' access to the young and the poor have been met with an army of lobbyists and easily bought politicians (including our president) fighting against such regulation. So college kids accrue so much debt so young that they see a lifetime of suffering ahead of them resort to suicide, and middle-aged women hide their massive debt from their families and go missing suddenly, only to have their cars (with their bodies inside) pulled from the nearby river.
Maxed Out may change the way your view your own spending or your attitudes about those who spend beyond their means. Unfortunately, it probably won't change the way you view our government or corporate America. But whatever you opinion of on these subjects by the end of the film, it's impossible to come out the other side unmoved. This is an expertly researched and finely | 2,454 |
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By Tom E. Curran March 12, 2019 9:06 PM
Do they not have internet access in Chicago? Didn't anyone out there google Cordarelle Patterson's 2018 stats?
How else to explain Patterson — a wide receiver who's not great at catching passes, a kickoff returner in a league trying to banish the kickoff return — agreeing to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Bears?
That's what he's done though. So good luck to the Bears.
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But even better luck to Patterson.
Nobody should have an issue with Patterson's 2018 performance in New England, nor the fact he's going elsewhere for more dough.
Even though he had his limitations as a receiver (he only had 21 receptions), he found a way to impact the Patriots offense.
He became an emergency running back when injuries at that position hit critical mass. He ran sweeps and caught screens and his mere presence on the field as a large man capable of high speed made defenses account for him every time he went in motion. Just in case.
Patterson also brought back 23 kickoffs with an average of 28.8 per return and a TD.
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But Patterson is 28 and he isn't going to morph into a smooth and reliable wideout capable of being any more than a No. 3. He is what he is. Maybe the Bears are fine with that and see him as that outside complement that can drag coverage downfield with him and be a factor on sweeps.
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\section{Introduction}
The propagation of scalar waves inside periodic structures has
been receiving growing interest in recent years. A great effort
has been made to understand the physics of these systems since the
acoustical properties of a periodic sculpture by Eusebio Sempere
were measured. \cite{Martinez05}
Phononic crystals (PCs) consist of an inhomogeneous periodic
distribution of elastic materials embedded in other elastic
materials with different properties. \cite{Kushwaha93, Sigalas93}
These systems are extensions of the photonic crystals
\cite{Yablonovitch, John} used for the propagation of elastic
waves through periodic elastic structures. If one of the elastic
materials is a fluid medium, then PCs are called sonic crystals
(SC). Several studies discuss the similarities and differences
between these periodic systems. \cite{Sigalas94, Economou93}
The periodicity of these systems is introduced in the solution of
the wave equation by means of Bloch's theorem. This solution leads
to the phenomenon of band gaps (BGs): frequency regimes where
waves do not propagate through the crystal. Traditionally, wave
propagation inside such systems was analyzed by means of the band
structures. Plane wave expansion (PWE) \cite{Kushwaha94PRB}
transforms the wave equation into an eigenvalue problem that can
be solved for each Bloch vector, $k$, in the irreducible first
Brillouin zone; and so obtaining the eigenfrequencies
$\omega(\vec{k})$ that constitute the band structures. In the
case of SCs, it has been proven that eigenfrequencies for an
arbitrary crystal structure and an arbitrary filling fraction
\cite{Halevi95} are real values. A great number of applications
based on SCs are explained by the existence of BGs: acoustic
filters; \cite{Sanchez98} acoustic barriers; \cite{Sanchez02} or
wave guides. \cite{Khelif03, Khelif04}
Propagating waves inside a periodic media represent a set of
solutions to the wave equation that satisfy the translational
symmetry, and these are characterized by the transmission bands in
the PWE method. However, where the translational symmetry is
broken, finite periodic media or periodic media with point
defects, can support the well known evanescent modes
characterized by a complex wave number, $k$.\cite{Joannopoulus08}
Recent experimental results \cite{Wu09} show measurements of the
sound levels recorded inside a point defect and behind an SC.
These authors observed that this level is higher inside the cavity
than behind the crystal. This fact clearly shows both the
generation of a trapping mode (i.e. localized mode) inside the
point defect and its evanescent behavior outside the vacancy. Some
authors in the electromagnetic regime have measured the evanescent
modes in photonic crystals and revealed multi-exponential
decay.\cite{Engelen09}
Several extensions of the PWE method have been used to analyze the
propagation of sound through periodic systems in different
situations; for example, crystals with point defects have been
analyzed with PWE using the supercell approximation. \cite{Wu01,
Zhao09} The same methodology has been used to analyze the
influence of the following: constituent materials, plate
thickness, and the geometry of the array on the band structure in
two dimensional (2D) phononic crystal plates. \cite{Vasseur08}
However, these $\omega(\vec{k})$ methods interpret the BG as
frequency regimes where no real $k$ exists. Therefore, these
methods can only be used to study and characterize propagating
modes.
We have been motivated by the work of Hsue et al., \cite{Hsue05}
in which the PWE was extended for the case of photonic crystals to
calculate the complex $k$ in a 2D isotropic and in general 3D
anisotropic cases. In this paper we show the extended plane wave
expansion (EPWE) for the case of 2D SCs. The aim is to obtain the
band structures using the inverse expression $k(\omega)$, and with
a possibly complex $k$. Recent works show the calculation of
complex band structures for phononic crystals.\cite{Laude09,
Sainidou06} In the present work we show the explicit matrix
formulation and the approximation of supercell for analyzing the
complex relation dispersion of SCs. The extension of the
methodology enables us to characterize the evanescent and
propagating modes in complete SCs, as well as in SCs with point
defects.
In this paper we present novel measurements of the pressure in the
space between rows inside an SC. We have developed a 3D
computer-controlled automatic positioning system together with an
automatized acquisition system, called 3DReAMS (3D Robotized
e-Acoustic Measurement System). This system enables the pressure
field in trajectories inside a crystal to be measured, and we have
consequently analyzed the decay of the evanescent modes throughout
an SC. The imaginary part of the wave number of the evanescent
modes can be obtained experimentally with the measurements taken
by 3DReAMS. These data represent the experimental confirmation of
the analytical results obtained by the EPWE, as well as an
experimental analysis of propagating and evanescent modes in an
SC.
The paper is organized as follows. Section \ref{sec:PWE}
summarizes the main ingredients of the PWE for 2D SCs with the
explicit matrix formulation of the problem. In Section
\ref{sec:EPWE} we extend the PWE to the EPWE to solve the
eigenvalue problem $k(\omega)$. We show the matrix formulation, as
well as the EPWE, together with the supercell approximation for
studying the complex band structures of 2D SC with point defects.
In Section \ref{sec:results} the complex band structures of an SC
of PVC cylinders embedded in air are obtained with EPWE for a 2D
SC with, and without, point defects. Experimental results
validating the predictions of the EPWE for the evanescent and
propagating modes are shown in Section \ref{sec:experimental}.
Finally, the work is summarized in Section \ref{sec:Conclusions}.
\section{Plane wave method}
\label{sec:PWE}
Propagation of sound is described by the equation
\begin{eqnarray}
\frac{1}{\rho c^2} \frac{\partial^2 p}{\partial
t^2}=\nabla\left(\frac{1}{\rho}\nabla p \right)
\label{eq:acoustic}
\end{eqnarray}
where $c$ is the sound velocity, $\rho$ is the density of the
medium, and $p$ is the pressure.
In this paper we consider a system composed of an array of
straight, infinite cylinders made of an isotropic solid $A$,
embedded in an acoustic isotropic background $B$. There is
translational invariance in direction $z$ parallel to the
cylinders' axis; and the system has a 2D periodicity in the
transverse plane. By making use of this periodicity, we can expand
the properties of the medium in the Fourier series,
\begin{eqnarray}
\sigma=\frac{1}{\rho(\vec{r})}=\sum_{\vec{G}}\sigma_{\vec{k}}(\vec{G})e^{\imath \vec{G}\vec{r}} \label{eq:sigma},\\
\eta=\frac{1}{B
(\vec{r})}=\sum_{\vec{G}}\eta_{\vec{k}}(\vec{G})e^{\imath
\vec{G}\vec{r}}\label{eq:eta}.
\end{eqnarray}
$\vec{G}$ is the 2D reciprocal-lattice vector and
$B(\vec{r})=\rho(\vec{r})c(\vec{r})^2$ is the bulk modulus. For
the pressure $p$ we use the Bloch theorem and harmonic temporal
dependence,
\begin{eqnarray}
p(\vec{r},t)=e^{\imath (\vec{k}\vec{r}-\omega
t)}\sum_{\vec{G}}p_k(\vec{G})e^{\imath \vec{G}\vec{r}}.
\label{eq:pressure}
\end{eqnarray}
It is simple to show that \cite{Kushwaha94PRB}
\begin{eqnarray}
\beta(\overrightarrow{G})= \left\{ \begin{array}{ll}
\beta_{A}f+\beta_{B}(1-f)& \mbox{if $\overrightarrow{G} = \overrightarrow{0}$}\\
\left(\beta_{A}-\beta_{B}\right)F(\overrightarrow{G}) & \mbox{if $\overrightarrow{G} \neq \overrightarrow{0}$}
\end{array}\right.
\end{eqnarray}
where $\beta=(\sigma,\eta)$, and $F(\overrightarrow{G})$ is the
structure factor. For a circular cross section of radius $r$, the
structure factor is
\begin{eqnarray}
F(\overrightarrow{G})=\frac{1}{A_{uc}}\int_{A_{cyl}}
e^{{-i\overrightarrow{G}\overrightarrow{r}}}\overrightarrow{dr}=\frac{2f}{Gr}J_{1}(G).
\end{eqnarray}
$A_{uc}$ is the area of the unit cell, $A_{cyl}$ is the area of
the cylinder, and $J_1$ is the Bessel function of the first kind
of order $1$.
Using equations (\ref{eq:sigma}), (\ref{eq:eta}),
(\ref{eq:pressure}) and (\ref{eq:acoustic}) we
obtain\cite{Kushwaha94PRB}
\begin{eqnarray}
\sum_{\vec{G'}}\left((\vec{k}+\vec{G})\sigma_k(\vec{G}-\vec{G'})(\vec{k}+\vec{G'})-\omega^2\eta(\vec{G}-\vec{G'})\right)p_{\vec{k}}(\vec{G'})=0.
\label{eq:eigenproblem}
\end{eqnarray}
For $\vec{G}$ taking all the possible values, Equation
(\ref{eq:eigenproblem}) constitutes a set of linear, homogeneous
equations for the eigenvectors $p_{\vec{k}(\vec{G})}$ and
eigenfrequencies $\omega({\vec<|fim_middle|> the BG predicted by EPWE. The
value of the $k$ number for this localized mode, that is purely
imaginary in the case of complete SC, changes to purely real and
it becomes in a passing mode as it was observed in the literature.
The frequency of the localized mode exactly coincides with the
value obtained by PWE.
Analytical, numerical, and experimental results reproduce with
very good agreement the complex values of the wave vector inside
the BG, meaning that these methodologies obtain good values for
the exponential-like decay of the evanescent modes in an SC. This
work shows the basis for the correct understanding of the design
of narrow filters and wave guides based on phononic or sonic
crystals with point defects.
\begin{acknowledgments}
The authors would like to thank Dr. E.A. S\'anchez-P\'erez for his
comments and suggestions and thank Daniel Fenollosa and Talleres
Ferriols for their help in building the mechanical part of
3DReAMS. This work was supported by MEC (Spanish government) and
the European Regional Development Fund , under grants
MAT2009-09438 and MTM2009-14483-C02-02.
\end{acknowledgments}
| {k}})$. We obtain the band
structures when $\vec{k}$ scans the area of the irreducible region
of the first Brillouin zone.
Equation (\ref{eq:eigenproblem}) can be expressed by the matrix
formulation below
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{eq:matricial} \sum_{i=1}^3\Gamma_i\Sigma\Gamma_i P=\omega^2
\Omega P,
\end{eqnarray}
where i=1,2,3. The matrices $\Gamma_i$, $\Sigma$ and $\Omega$ are
defined as
\begin{eqnarray}
(\Gamma_i)_{mn}=\delta_{mn}(k_i+G_i^m).
\end{eqnarray}
The explicit matrix formulation is shown as follows:
\begin{eqnarray} \Gamma_i=\left(
\begin{array}{cccc}
k_i+G_i & 0 & \ldots & 0 \\
0 & k_i+G_i & \ldots & 0 \\
\vdots & \vdots & \ddots & \vdots\\
0 & \ldots & \ldots & k_i+G_i \end{array}
\right)\label{eq:Gamma_matrix},\\[0.1cm]
\Sigma=\left( \begin{array}{ccc}
\sigma(\vec{G}_1-\vec{G}_1) & \ldots & \sigma(\vec{G}_1-\vec{G}_{N\times N}) \\
\vdots & \ddots & \vdots \\
\sigma(\vec{G}_{N\times N}-\vec{G}_1) & \ldots & \sigma(\vec{G}_{N\times N}-\vec{G}_{N\times N})\\
\end{array}
\right),\label{eq:Sigma_matrix}\\[0.1 cm]
\Omega=\left( \begin{array}{ccc}
\eta(\vec{G}_1-\vec{G}_1) & \ldots & \eta(\vec{G}_1-\vec{G}_{N\times N}) \\
\vdots & \ddots & \vdots \\
\eta(\vec{G}_{N\times N}-\vec{G}_1) & \ldots & \eta(\vec{G}_{N\times N}-\vec{G}_{N\times N})\\
\end{array}
\right),\label{eq:eta_matrix}\\[0.1 cm]
P=\left(\begin{array}{c}
P(\vec{G}_1)\\
\vdots\\
P(\vec{G}_{N\times N})\\
\end{array}
\right),
\end{eqnarray}
where $\vec{G}=(G_x, G_y, G_x)$. To solve (\ref{eq:matricial}) we
must truncate the matrices. If we chose $m=n=(-M,\ldots,M)$, the
size of the previous matrices is $N\times N=(2M+1)\times (2M+1)$.
$N\times N$ is usually the number of plane waves used in the
calculation.
By solving the system given in (\ref{eq:matricial}) for each Bloch
vector in the irreducible area of the first Brillouin zone, we
obtain $N\times N$ eigenvalues, $\omega^2$, which can be used to
represent the band structures, $\omega(\vec{k})$.
\section{Extended Plane Wave Method}
\label{sec:EPWE} In the $\omega(\vec{k})$ formulation, the
existence of BG is indicated by the absence of bands in determined
ranges of frequencies. However, BG could be understood by means of
the evanescent behavior of the internal modes. This interpretation
was predicted by some authors\cite{Joannopoulus08} when
approximating the second band near the BG by expanding
$\omega(\vec{k})$ to powers of $k$ around the edge $k=\pi/a$,
being $a$ the lattice constant of the array. These authors claimed
that as the BG is traversed, the exponential decay grows as the
frequency nears the center of the BG. At a given frequency
$\omega$ inside the BG, the evanescent wave is characterized by a
complex value of its wave number $\vec{k}(\omega)$ and which the
imaginary part characterizes as the exponential-like decay of the
mode. In this section, we extend the previous PWE to the EPWE to
obtain $\vec{k}(\omega)$ and with a possibly imaginary $k$.
From Equation (\ref{eq:matricial}) we define the next vector,
\begin{eqnarray}
\Phi_i=\Sigma\Gamma_iP.
\end{eqnarray}
With this definition we can reformulate the eigenvalue problem
(\ref{eq:matricial}) as the equation system
\begin{eqnarray}
\Phi_i=\Sigma\Gamma_iP\nonumber\\
\omega^2\Omega P=\sum_{i=1}^3\Gamma_i\Phi_i.
\end{eqnarray}
To obtain an eigenvalue problem for $\vec{k}(\omega)$, we write
$\vec{k}=k\vec{\alpha}$, where $\vec{\alpha}$ is a unit vector.
Then (\ref{eq:Gamma_matrix}) can be written as
\begin{eqnarray}
\Gamma_i=\Gamma_i^0+k\alpha_iI,
\end{eqnarray}
where $I$ is the identity matrix, and
\begin{eqnarray}
\Gamma_i^0=\left(
\begin{array}{cccc}
G_i & 0 & \ldots & 0 \\
0 & G_i & \ldots & 0 \\
\vdots & \vdots & \ddots & \vdots\\
0 & \ldots & \ldots & G_i \end{array}
\right),\label{eq:Gamma_matrix_b} \\[0.5cm]
\alpha_i=\left(
\begin{array}{cccc}
\alpha_i & 0 & \ldots & 0 \\
0 & \alpha_i & \ldots & 0 \\
\vdots & \vdots & \ddots & \vdots\\
0 & \ldots & \ldots & \alpha_i \end{array}
\right).\label{eq:alpha_matrix_b}
\end{eqnarray}
Equation (\ref{eq:matricial}) can then be written as
\begin{eqnarray}
\left(
\begin{array}{cc}
\omega^2\Omega -\sum_{i=1}^3\Gamma_i^0\Sigma\Gamma_i^0 & 0 \\
-\sum_{i=1}^3\Sigma \Gamma_i^0 & I\end{array} \right) \left(
\begin{array}{c}
P \\
\Phi' \end{array}\right)=k \left(
\begin{array}{cc}
\sum_{i=1}^3\Gamma_i^0\Sigma\alpha_i & I \\
\sum_{i=1}^3\Sigma \alpha_i & 0\end{array} \right) \left(
\begin{array}{c}
P\\
\Phi'\end{array} \right) \label{eq:matricial_complex}
\end{eqnarray}
where $\Phi'=\sum_{i=1}^3\alpha_i\Phi_i$.
Equation (\ref{eq:matricial_complex}) represents a generalized
eigenvalue problem with $2N$ eigenvalues $k$, and possibly complex
numbers for each frequency. Complex band structures have been
calculated for the incidence direction characterized by vector
$\vec{\alpha}$ by solving the previous eigenvalue equation for a
discrete number of frequencies and then sorting by continuity of
$k$. In contrast to the $\omega(\vec{k})$ method, the periodicity
is not relevant in this formulation of the problem and
$k(\omega)$ does not follow the first Brillouin zone.
Because of the periodicity of the system, Bloch waves can be
expanded in a series of harmonics where each harmonic corresponds
with a value of $k$, if $k$ is then a complex number, the
evanescent behavior of a wave with a predetermined frequency would
be multiexponential.\cite{Engelen09} The complex band structures
show the values of all of the complex values of $k$ which
contribute to the multi-exponential decay of the mode in the BG.
As we will see later, for the case of the SC analyzed in this
paper, we can only approximate the evanescent behavior in the
modes inside the BG by considering the first term of this
harmonic expansion in terms of $k$.
\subsection{Supercell approximation}
One particularly interesting aspect of SCs is the possibility of
creating point defects that confine acoustic waves in localized
modes. \cite{Sigalas98, Zhao09} Because of the locally breaking
periodicity of the structure, defect modes can be created within
the BG. These defect modes are strongly localized around the point
defect: once the wave is inside the defect, it is trapped because
the borders of the defect act as perfect mirrors for waves with
frequencies in the BG. Localization depends on several parameters,
such as the size of the point defect. However, in finite periodic
structures the strength of sound localization also depends on the
size of the structure around the defect because of the exponential
decay of the outgoing wave.\cite{Wu09}
To analyze the propagation of waves inside periodic structures
with defects, authors have traditionally used PWE with supercell
approximation. The supercell method requires the lowest possible
interaction between defects. This results in a periodic
arrangement of supercells that contain the point defect. With this
method we can obtain the relation $\omega(\vec{k})$ for crystals
with local defects and, for instance, the physics of wave guides
\cite{Khelif04, Vasseur08} or filters \cite{Khelif03} can be
explained.
In this section, we apply the supercell approximation to the EPWE.
This methodology enables us to obtain the relation $k(\omega)$ for
defect modes. It will be interesting to discover how the imaginary
part of the wave vector inside the BG changes with the creation of
the defect.
Consider an SC with primitive lattice vectors $\vec{a}_i$
($i=1,2,3$). The supercell is a cluster of $n_1\times n_2\times
n_3$ scatterers periodically placed in space. The primitive
lattice vectors in the supercell approximation are
$\vec{a'}_i=n_i\vec{a}_i$, and the complete set of lattices in the
supercell approximation is $\{R'|R'=l_i\vec{a'}_i\}$, where $n_i$
and $l_i$ are integers. The primitive reciprocal vectors are then
\begin{eqnarray}
\vec{b'}_i=2\pi \frac{\varepsilon_{ijk}\vec{a'}_j\times
\vec{a'}_k}{\vec{a'}_1\cdot(\vec{a'}_2\times \vec{a'}_3)}
\end{eqnarray}
where $\varepsilon_{ijk}$ is the completely anti-symmetrical
three-dimensional Levi-Civita symbol. The complete set of
reciprocal lattice vectors in the supercell is
$\{\vec{G}|\vec{G}_i=N_i\vec{b'}_i\}$ where $N_i$ are integers.
Finally, the structural factor of the supercell in this
approximation has to be computed while taking into account the
size of the supercell. If we consider a 2D SC with cylindrical
scatterers with a radius $r$ and an $n_1\times n_2$ sized
supercell, the structure factor of the supercell is expressed by
\begin{eqnarray}
F(\vec{G})=\sum_{i=-(n_1-1)/2}^{(n_1-1)/2}\sum_{j=-(n_2-1)/2}^{(n_2-1)/2}e^{\imath(ia|\vec{G}_1|+ja|\vec{G}_2|)P(\vec{G})}
\end{eqnarray}
where
\begin{eqnarray}
P(\vec{G})=\frac{2f}{Gr}J_{1}(G).
\end{eqnarray}
$f$ is the filling fraction of the supercell, $G=|\vec{G}|$ and
$a$ is the lattice constant of the 2D periodic system.
By introducing the previous expressions in the matrices of the PWE
(\ref{eq:matricial}), or in the case of the EPWE
(\ref{eq:matricial_complex}), we can then use the supercell
approximation to calculate the band structure of a periodic
structure with, and without, a point defect.
\section{Numerical Results}
\label{sec:results} We consider a 2D SC consisting of PVC
cylinders of radius $r$ in an air background arranged in a square
lattice with a lattice constant $a$. The material parameters
employed in the calculations are $\rho_{air}=1.23$kg/$m^3$,
$\rho_{PVC}=1400$kg/$m^3$, $c_{air}=340$m/s and $c_{PVC}=2380$m/s.
We consider a filling fraction $f=\pi r^2/a^2\simeq0.65$. We have
used reduced magnitudes, \cite{Kushwaha94PRB} so the reduced
frequency is $\Omega=wa/(2\pi c_{host})$, and the reduced wave
vector is $K=ka/(2\pi)$.
\subsection{Complete array}
In Figure \ref{fig:complete} we can observe the complex band
structure obtained by EPWE for the SC described above. In the left
panel we have represented the imaginary part of the wave vector in
the $\Gamma X$ direction; in the right panel we have shown the
complex band structures in the $\Gamma M$ direction; and the
central panel shows the real part of the band structures. The
imaginary part is not restricted in values of $k$; while the real
part is restricted to the first Brillouin zone. The area in gray
represents the full BG ranged between the frequencies
$\Omega_1=\omega_1 a/(2\pi c_{host})=0.4057$ and
$\Omega_2=\omega_2 a/(2\pi c_{host})=0.7189$. Note that the real
part of the complex band structures has exactly the same values as
in the case of the PWE.
In Figure \ref{fig:complete} we can observe that modes inside the
BG present purely imaginary wave vectors and these can be
characterized as evanescent modes with an exponential-like decay.
The elegant and intuitive explanation of the evanescent behavior
of modes inside the BG given by Joannopoulus\cite{Joannopoulus08}
is reproduced in Figure \ref{fig:complete} in $\Gamma X$; as well
as in $\Gamma M$ directions (red dashed lines). The imaginary part
of the wave number for frequencies inside the BG grows with values
of frequency closer to the center of the BG; and disappears at the
edges of the BG. In other words, the rate of decay is greater for
frequencies closer to the center of the BG. We can also observe
that the imaginary part of the wave vector connects propagating
bands and so conserves the overall number of modes.
\begin{figure}
\includegraphics[width=80mm,height=70mm,angle=0]{Figure1}
\caption{\label{fig:complete}(Color online) Band structure of an
SC of PVC cylinders embedded in air with filling fraction
$f\simeq0.65$. The left panel represents the imaginary part of the
wave vector for each $\Gamma X$ direction frequency. The central
panel represents the real part of the wave vector, constrained in
the first Brillouin zone, for each frequency. The right panel
represents the imaginary part of the wave vector for each $\Gamma
M$ direction frequency. The red dashed line represents the
imaginary part of the wave vector of the evanescent modes inside
the BG. Reduced magnitudes have been used.}
\end{figure}
A recent paper has shown the multi-exponential decay of evanescent
modes in a photonic crystal.\cite{Engelen09} In Figure
\ref{fig:experimental}, we can observe clearly that each frequency
inside the BG is characterized by several values of $Im(k)$,
corresponding to the harmonics of the multi-exponential decay of
the evanescent modes. In the Section \ref{sec:results} we will see
that only the first value of the $Im(k)$ contributes to the decay
of the mode, and therefore higher harmonics can be neglected and
we can approximate in the same way as an exponential-like decay.
\subsection{Defect modes}
In this paper, point defects have been created by removing
cylinders in an SC. We have used the EPWE method with supercell
approximation to analyze the propagating and evanescent behavior
of modes in an SC with point defects.
Figure \ref{fig:defect} shows the complex band structures for the
$\Gamma X$ direction and real band structures for an SC with a
point defect. In our case, we use only one direction of incidence
to analyze the complex band structure because the localized mode
appears at the same frequency for all the incidence directions.
The supercell used for the calculations is shown in the inset of
Figure \ref{fig:defect}. We can observe that the localized mode
appears at $\Omega_3=\omega_3 a/(2\pi c_{host})=0.59$ (green
dashed line). For frequencies in the BG, the borders of the point
defect act as perfect mirrors and produce the localized mode in
this cavity. The complex value of the $k$ number for the modes
inside the BG can be obtained by EPWE and becomes a purely real
value for the localized mode (red dotted line and green dashed
line). The value exactly coincides with the value obtained by PWE
with supercell approximation.
\begin{figure}
\includegraphics[width=80mm,height=70mm,angle=0]{Figure2
\caption{\label{fig:defect}(Color online) Band structure for an SC
with an internal defect, calculated using the EPWE with supercell
approximation. The left panel represents the imaginary part of the
wave vector for each $\Gamma X$ direction frequency. The right
panel represents the real part, constrained in the first Brillouin
zone, of the wave vector for each frequency. The green dashed line
represents the frequency of the localized mode in the defect. The
red dotted line represents the imaginary part of the wave vector
of the evanescent modes inside the BG. Reduced magnitudes have
been used.}
\end{figure}
\section{Experimental results}
\label{sec:experimental}
We performed the experiments in an echo-free chamber sized
$8\times 6\times 3$m$^3$. To obtain the experimental dependence of
the pressure all along the SC, we measured the pressure field at
several points between two rows of the SC. To achieve this we
built a finite SC and placed the microphone inside the periodic
structure in a space between two rows. The finite 2D SC used in
this paper was made of PVC cylinders hung in a frame and measuring
5$a\times$5$a$. The radius of the cylinders was $r=10$cm, and the
lattice constant of the SC was $a=22$cm. With these parameters,
the finite SC has the same filling fraction ($f\simeq0.65$) as in
Section \ref{sec:results}, and the dimensions are large enough for
the microphone to be placed between the rows. The microphone used
was a prepolarized free-field 1/2" Type $4189$ B\&K. The diameter
of the microphone was $1.32$cm, which is approximately $0.06a$,
and so a low level of influence over the pressure field measured
is expected.
The 3DReAMS system is capable of sweeping the microphone through a
3D grid of measuring points located at any trajectory inside the
echo-free chamber. The motion of the robot was controlled by an
NI-PCI 7334. We analyzed the absolute value of the sound pressure
between two rows of the SC by moving the microphone in steps of
$1$ cm.
In Section \ref{sec:results} we analyzed the upper and lower
frequencies of the BG for an SC of PVC cylinders with the filling
fraction value as in our experimental set up. By considering the
corresponding values of the parameters of our experimental SC, we
can obtain the frequency range of the BG. In our case, the BG
appears between $627$Hz and $1111$Hz. To measure the propagation
of sound inside the SC, we analyzed two different frequencies, one
inside the BG and the other in the first transmission band. The
frequencies were $920$Hz and $442$Hz, respectively.
\begin{figure}
\includegraphics[width=80mm,height=70mm,angle=0]{Figure3
\caption{\label{fig:experimental}(Color online) Absolute value of
the pressure inside the SC in the positions between two rows. Blue
squares represent these values for a frequency outside of the BG,
$442$Hz. Red circles represent these values for a frequency inside
the BG, $920$Hz. Black dots represent the values used to fit the
exponential decay. Green line represents the fit of the
exponential decay of the evanescent mode inside the BG. The black
continuous line represents the absolute values of the pressure
obtained by finite element methods.}
\end{figure}
In Figure \ref{fig:experimental} we show the experimental
measurements of the absolute value of the pressure inside SC for
propagating and evanescent modes. These experimental results
represents a novel measurement of the pressure field inside an SC.
The inset of Figure \ref{fig:experimental} shows the measured
points in steps of $1$ cm placed between two rows of cylinders
inside the SC using the 3DReAMS system. Blue squares with a
continuous blue polygonal line represent the absolute value of the
pressure of a frequency outside of the BG, that is $442$Hz. This
frequency represents a propagating mode inside the SC. Red circles
with a polygonal red continuous line represent the absolute value
of the pressure of a frequency inside the BG, that is $920$Hz. For
the last case, we can observe the decay of the pressure inside the
SC because of the evanescent behavior of the mode inside the BG.
In contrast to the propagating mode (blue squares with a blue
polygonal continuous line), the evanescent mode (red squares with
a red polygonal continuous line) is practically extinguished at
the end of the crystal -- and just a small value remaining for the
emerging pressure. This characteristic of evanescent behavior in
finite SCs has been measured recently by Wu et al. \cite{Wu09} in
an SC with a point defect.
The value of the imaginary part of the first harmonic of the wave
vector for the $920$Hz frequency can be obtained from Figure
\ref{fig:complete}. Using the values of parameters of the SC, we
can observe a value $Im(k)=-5.6$m$^{-1}$. From experimental data
(see Figure \ref{fig:experimental}), we can fit the decay of the
evanescent mode. We have chosen the points with maximum values in
order to fit an exponential decay $ae^{bx}$. The values of the fit
are $a=0.05597\pm0.0103$Pa and $b=Im(k)=-5.60\pm1.45$m$^{-1}$.
Note that the experimental value is very close to the analytical
value, i.e., the assumption that only the first harmonic is needed
to represent the multiexponential decay of the evanescent mode is
correct.
By solving the scattering problem inside the SC by means of the
finite element method (FEM) we can analyze the evanescent behavior
of the modes inside the BG of an SC. We have studied numerically
the absolute value of the sound pressure between two rows of an
SC. Continuity boundary conditions in the walls of the cylinders
and the radiation condition at the borders of the numerical domain
have been considered in the simulation. The black continuous line
in Figure \ref{fig:experimental} represents the absolute values of
pressure obtained numerically inside the SC, considering an
incidence of a plane wave with a frequency of $920$Hz. The
correspondence between the experimental data (red polygonal line
with open red circles) and the numerical results is clear.
\section{Conclusions}
\label{sec:Conclusions} The propagation of waves inside periodic
structures consists of propagating and evanescent modes. $\omega
(\vec{k})$ methods can be used to analyze the propagating modes,
while evanescent modes are represented by the absence of $k$ for
some ranges of frequencies. In this paper, we extend the
$\omega(\vec{k})$ to the $k(\omega)$ method for the case of 2D
SCs. We present the formulation of the supercell approximation for
the $k(\omega)$ method. For the EPWE we have predicted the
evanescent nature of the modes inside the BG of an SC. In this
paper we have reported measurements of the exponential-like decay
of the acoustic field inside an SC. EPWE predicted a value for the
imaginary part of the first harmonic of the wave number,
$Im(k)=-5.6$m$^{-1}$; and by fitting an exponential decay,
$ae^{bx}$, the experimental value we have obtained is
$b=Im(k)=-5.60\pm1.45$m$^{-1}$. Therefore, we can conclude that
only the first harmonic contributes to the exponential-like decay
of the evanescent mode. We have also shown that the imaginary part
of the wave vector connects propagation bands and conserves the
overall number of modes.
We have also applied the EPWE with supercell aproximation to SC
with point defects. We have analyzed the case of one vacancy
observing the localized mode inside | 5,945 |
Donald Trump Hosting 'SNL' Was "Embarrassing And Shameful," Taran Killam Says
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Taran Killam, who often played Trump on SNL pre-Alec Baldwin, had some choice comments when asked in a radio interview about the future POTUS taking the Studio 8H stage as protesters made big noise outside 30 Rock. "It was rough," Killam told NPR. "It was not enjoyable at the time and something that only grows more embarrassing and shameful as time goes on."
But does he think that episode, which drew the late-night staple's best ratings in years, helped get the once-corporate-sib Apprentice alum elected? "I don't necessarily put so much weight into [the idea of] Trump hosting SNL helping him become president, but there's definitely something where it normalizes him and it makes it OK for him to be part of the conversation," Killam said. "And I don't think the intention of having him on was ever politically based. I sincerely believe that. But I don't think it was considered — the implications that it had then and could have moving forward. And I think looking back … there's nothing good I can take from that week. "
The radio pubcaster also asked about the personal side of Trump. "He's not an enjoyable person to be around — he's from a different class; he's from a different way of life," Killam said. "There was never any common ground."
The actor also noted the "hypocrisy" of the rejuvenated SNL becoming a mouthpiece of opposition to Trump's presidency. "It certainly feels like there's some hypocrisy there. I guess you could say, 'Oh, they're righting wrongs.' And I don't even think it's righting wrongs. I think the show tries to — and in particular, Lorne's outlook is — play to both sides. Play to the masses, play to whatever the popular opinion is. But, boy, they could definitely mine some comedy out of owning up to it, huh?"
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With the Masterful "The Age of Innocence," Martin Scorsese Dug Beneath the Surface
by Danny King
Michelle Pfeiffer and Daniel Day-Lewis negotiate a forbidden attraction in Martin Scorsese's Edith Wharton adaptation. Photofest
In many Martin Scorsese movies, the characters' frustrations and passions — Jake La<|fim_middle|>–like sense of rueful detachment.
Newland Archer's predicament in The Age of Innocence — his torn feelings between May Welland and a life of stability, and Ellen Olenska and a life of scandal — unfolds through a series of public gatherings and private tête-à-têtes. Scorsese's extravagant camera movements emerge naturally from the former; so, too, does his Casino-like process mode, in which he keys in on a particular environment's ceremonies and rituals — in this case, the plating of multicourse meals, or the trimming of post-dinner cigars. He also applies slow motion to episodes of especially conspicuous behavior. Watch Ellen, seated next to a man who does not fascinate her, glide across a crowded room to engage Newland in conversation — the narration underlining the audacity of her actions, leaving on her own volition one man's side to pursue another's ("It was not the custom in New York"). Slow motion reappears much more abstractly in an out-of-nowhere later shot (set to Enya's "Marble Halls") of a huddled mass of bowler hat–wearing men marching up a Manhattan sidewalk. In this movie of cloistered-off families whose interactions with everyday New York rarely extend beyond a flower-shop window or a shoulder brush en route to a box at the opera, this image of bundled-up people herded together against the wind evokes a profound melancholy even as it mystifies.
In the confessional scenes, between two people (and, often, with a fireplace), Scorsese calms the camera movement and engages the actors in a fiercely tempered collaboration. The rules governing this elite society hold power over these people even in their most secluded rooms, so Scorsese and the ensemble must land on subtly imaginative ways to communicate the secrets and hint at the concealed desires. Some of the methods (with the help of the editor, Thelma Schoonmaker) are as direct as a well-timed close-up — of hands caressing here or a log in the fire turning over there. Elsewhere, Scorsese's positioning of the actors within the frame produces internal revelations. In one early encounter between Newland and Ellen, set at the latter's apartment during the late afternoon, Scorsese guides the discussion gradually into a typical shot/reverse-shot breakdown; but Pfeiffer issues many of her initial lines and reactions not by returning her scene partner's gaze but by glancing thoughtfully out the window in the other direction, signaling the adventurous inner life and disregard for convention that so magnetizes Newland. In such dealings of the unspoken, The Age of Innocence remains a consistent spellbinder, laying bare its inhabitants' follies and furies with a tender touch and a vigilant quietude that accumulates into a grand force.
Directed by Martin Scorsese
Opens August 10, IFC Center
More:Daniel Day-LewisEdith WhartonJay CocksMartin BallhausMartin ScorseseMichelle PfeifferThelma SchoonmakerWinona Ryder | Motta's jealousy, Jordan Belfort's greed — bubble up to the surface, exploding in plain view. In The Age of Innocence (1993), Scorsese's goosebump-good adaptation of Edith Wharton's 1920 novel about the pomp and circumstance that dictated all aspects of life within the uppermost social enclaves of 1870s New York, the opposite proves true. This is a movie where a single brittle remark might seem to alter the course of a candlelit dinner, only for the congenial facade to be immediately rescued by polite hedging, demurred glances, and deft subject-changing. The most intense of emotions are tucked carefully away, hidden under propriety and inflexible rules of etiquette, private fantasies never to be referenced or spoken of aloud. In one scene, the lawyer Newland Archer (Daniel Day-Lewis) imagines the Countess Ellen Olenska (Michelle Pfeiffer) wrapping her arms around him; Scorsese indulges the young man's vision, showing the pair caught in a desperate embrace. Of course, Newland does nothing about his feelings, the damned fool; how could he, when he stands engaged, to the great merriment of those in his orbit, to Ellen's cousin, the perfectly proper and generally-agreed-to-be-ravishing May Welland (Winona Ryder)? Still, he'll always have the fantasy.
To make a sumptuous period piece about well-mannered imbeciles with money seemed to some filmgoers a new challenge for Scorsese, when The Age of Innocence was first released. (Now 25, it has received a new 4K restoration.) But the movie is not an unfathomable departure, least of all geographically. In fact, the partnership of Scorsese's volatile style and Wharton's decorum-oriented milieu clarifies insights from both artists. As Scorsese's iris shots and bursts of color and frisson-filled close-ups maximize the yearning that pulses between the lines of the novel, Wharton's clever, cutting tone keeps the director in check, pushing him toward a psychological nuance of a more discreet order than, say, Raging Bull's "Your mother sucks fucking big fucking elephant dicks." Scorsese and co-screenwriter Jay Cocks hold closely to Wharton's voice, to the point even of implementing a recurring narration (spoken by Joanne Woodward) that unspools hefts of Wharton's prose word–for–word. Some of the strongest passages find Scorsese and the cinematographer Michael Ballhaus's camera sweeping through immense rooms, inhaling opulence and character activity as Woodward coolly recites Wharton's sentences dissecting the denizens. Through this analytical distancing, Scorsese achieves a Barry Lyndon | 580 |
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I went to "Fruitscake Factory".
There is this shop in Sapporo where I live in.
Because I know that there is "Cheesecake Factory" of a big chain store in U.S.A.
And this is a "Pork cutlet".
We can eat such a cutlet in a shop of fast food in recent Japan, too.
What kind of cooking do you like?
I like Materials very much.
I especilly like SANFORD "col-erace"!!
These pigment ink markers do good work.
What kind of pencil and pen are you using?
"World Wide Sketch Crawl in Tokyo".
This "Sketch Crawl" is holding almost every month.
in the town and area in the world.
you should participate from the next SketchCrawl.
The information on SketchCrawl can be checked from here.
over 20 members came to this session today!!
I got a super happy time with many sketchers.
SketchCrawl of the Tokyo area was held around Kichijoji station.
Many Cafe, Bar and Restaurants are located in this area.
A very narrow and dark alley feels different space.
On the other hand, Inokashira Park is<|fim_middle|>) very much.
I do not necessarily know the American comic well.
However, I like a technique with clear bold line and shade.
Many of my works do not use a line like a brush.
Since I am poor at making a story, I need to study a story after this. | very open.
We enjoyed the sketch in this different space and park.
It was somewhat cold in Tokyo of this day.
However, we enjoyed many sketches.
This store will be wonderful if you want to enjoy home cooking of Japan.
more my sketches and other sketchers works are HERE.
Sapporo Area WWDS was finished!!!
7 members came to this session today!!
and an on-line member's work will be updated after this.
"an illustration will be drawn or conversation will be enjoyed while drinking coffee."
It started at 4:00PM and we were very enjoyed this session. closed time was 10:30PM.
If you want to see other members sketches, please click this link!
And You can also update to follow link.
World Wide Drawing Session (WWDS) on PaintMonsterBoard.
World Wide Drawing Session (WWDS) on DrawingBoard.
I am waiting your wonderful happy drawing!!
I planned the event which performs DS in the world on the same day.
This is called "World Wide Drawing Session."
This time is 1st memorable World Wide Drawing Session!!
As for this session, you hold DS in your town at the date.
Your house, a coffee shop, a school, and a park... you can set anywhere!.
Please enjoy DS with a friend!!
And please update the photograph of that enjoy session to WWDS.
Of course, please also update a your sketches and your friend's sketches!
please update a sketch to follow link directly.
When you can participate, please tell your town and country.
I desire participation of the many area.
I live in Hokkaido in Japan.
East Coast in Hokkaido is called Sea of Okhotsk.
drift ice will come to this Sea of Okhotsk from Siberia.
The very small marine creature lives under this drift ice.
The creature of this small sea is called "Clione."
I got the inspiration from this Clione and drew "Mr. Clione."
Today is a birthday of Shane Corn of the creator who offered the place in the drawing session of Los Angeles.
In his house, 70's party is held tonight!!
Although I also want to go, Los Angeles is too far from going from Sapporo.
Therefore, I participated by Doodle.
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The sun was starting to set outside so<|fim_middle|> to play today, he couldn't wait to try out the machine tomorrow. | it was just the right time for Vorden and Quinn to head back to the academy and when they did, they immediately when over to the VR room. Just like the capsule in the shop, it was a room filled with rows and rows containing capsules and off to the side was a small shop and counter where students were able to buy snacks and refreshments.
The room was currently packed with students, just as Vorden and Leo had said, the game was incredibly popular. Looking at the excitement in the student's eyes and faces, Quinn started to feel upset. It felt like there was a world he never got to experience growing up just because he was poor.
The two of them went up to the front counter that was stationed next to the small cafe.
"Hi, we would like to rent out two capsules please?" Vorden asked.
"A single capsule will cost you 10 credits per hour." The female replied.
Hearing that number made Quinn gulp. For some reason, he had expected the capsules to be free but of course, they would have to pay to rent them. With Quinn's ten credits he received a day at most he could play the game for was an hour a day.
He didn't need the money for anything else, after all, the school provided the accommodation and three meals a day for them.
"Alright, are you ready?" Vorden asked.
"Huh, what did you pay?"
"Yeah don't worry about it, come on let's go."
The woman behind the counter had handed Vorden two tags numbered 23 and 24. The two of them walked around the room until they had found two capsules next to each other, they both had large numbers displayed on the front of the capsule in big bold ink.
"Here we are," Vorden said, "With these capsules there only able to link to the military servers. You can fight with others from other schools but you won't be able to connect it to the normal servers, you will need to buy your own capsule for that. When you log into the game you can play as a guest for now and just search for the ID VBCopy and join my room when you can."
With that, the two of them slowly climbed into the VR capsule. When the machine sensed they were both comfortably inside, the capsule lid slowly started close in on the both of them. Then before they realised it, their minds were completely transported to another space.
Quinn was now in a large empty white room. There were no walls in sight and it looked like the room was endless. Suddenly a screen appeared in front of him.
"Welcome to Power fighter, would you like to?"
\u003cLog in\u003e \u003cRegister\u003e \u003cPlay as guest\u003e
As Vorden had suggested for now Quinn decided to play as a guest. Then he went on through the system and started to search for Vorden's gamer ID. Once he had selected to join the person's room, he patiently waited for Vorden to accept.
"Room invite accepted, transporting in 3…2…1…"
Then in an instant, Quinn had been transported to another empty white space room, only this time Vorden was there as well but Vorden didn't look like himself. He looked like a completely different person. Both his hands had been wrapped in bandages and on his face, he wore a scarf.
He looked like an ancient ninja.
"err Vorden is that you?"
"Oh sorry," Vorden said and the next second he looked like the ordinary Vorden at school.
"What was that?" Quinn asked.
"That, the game allows you to customize your character so you can make it look like whatever you want. The clothes I was wearing was skin, although they cost credits so I wouldn't worry about that."
The sound of the game was just getting even better for Quinn. Allowing the users to create a character to be used in the game meant that no one would know it was him, unless they knew his user name.
"Do you want to watch me a play a few games so you know how the game works?" Vorden asked.
Vorden then created a party, where Quinn was able to spectate. Suddenly in the white space, four stands appeared forming an arena like shape and Quinn was teleported to the seating area in one of the stands.
The game tried its best even for spectators to make it feel like the real thing. Once Quinn was comfortably seated, Vorden went to search for a match. Vorden selected the power level of two. This way he would only be matched up with level twos.
there was also a quick match option, where it would match you with anyone who had selected the same option regardless of power level.
The ability he currently had his character set to was earth. He chose this because Vorden himself had been trying to learn the Earth ability better so that way when Peter got stronger with it, Vorden would be able to help him use it.
When an opponent was found he too was teleported into space where Vorden stood. The two of them started out on the opposite side of the room, then Quinn could see a big countdown appear over the arena.
When the countdown reached zero the match immediately began. Vorden was going up against another Earth user.
Earth users were the most common ability to be found.
The match didn't last long though, as it was clear that Vorden had the greater experience when it came to fighting. The match had only lasted a total of five minutes but while watching the game Quinn started to figure out how it worked.
Above each player's head was a health bar. But there was no way to show how much health each player had. Judging by what Vorden had said this was most likely because everyone had a different set of health depending on what the VR headset was able to read from the body.
Quinn himself knew this because of his inspect skill. Every time he would look at the stats of a different person some of them had different amount and that included him. The next thing he noticed was the fact that there wasn't actually any damage done to the player.
When Vorden would strike or stab the person the system would cause the player to react to these, either starting the player but it wouldn't permanently damage the person like it would have done in real life. Similar to a game it would treat hits on vital parts as a critical hit but the player could continue to fight like normal as long as their HP didn't hit 0.
After that Quinn continued to watch Vorden play a few more games and before they knew it their time was up.
Although Quinn didn't have the time | 1,373 |
Now fold your peeper in half, as shown, wrong sides together, you can press it if you like I find that it really doesn't need to be pressed at this stage.
Pin the folded peeper along the edge of the quilt...use the same principal that you would use if you were adding a border.
Pin the peeper to both the left and right sides.
Then sew each side down....but only sew in about <|fim_middle|> beginning of the tutorial. Or a result at the end. I saw what you did, but I can't figure out what it makes! sorry. I'm new to anything besides regular blocks! I looked at the links...it looks like trim. Why "peeper?" Ha! Sorry for the lame confusion. I'll go research now on flickr. Thanks!
So glad to know what those are called! I'd have called it piping, but that's not exactly right. I love "peeper."
That's a great design element. We have always called it a faux piping. You can use it in dressmaking, too. Nice tutorial!
I've wanted to add peepers to a quilt for ages, but was a bit unsure how to go about doing so. This tutorial is brilliant -- understood it immediately. Thank you!! | 1/8 of an inch, not the normal 1/4 inch...this stitch line is basically holding the peeper in place, when you sew your border on it will secure the peeper..(doing it this way you will also hide your first sewing line)..now press your peepers.
After sewing the right and left sides down you can now do the same procedure and sew the peeper on the top and the bottom....press these down..
Once all sewn you can now add your other border...and thats it....I hope my instructions are easy to follow and I look forward to seeing lots of peepers around blogland.
A great tutorial Peg. I'm sure that will help a lot of confussed quilters out there.
Thanks so much. I'm going to do this on the charm quilt I'm working on right now. I think it will change it from ordinary to special.
What a great tutorial! I can't wait to try it out!
I love that little folded "peeper" look. Great instructions.
gggoooottttccha BUT question,, why can't you sew as you go? Do you HAVE to pin it all around?
Thank you very much, for the info. What a nice touch. I must try it. I thought it was called a welt?
Fantastic Peg!! GREAT tutorial!! I am waiting on some fabrics and charms to come and I will sure give this a go!!
Well done Peg, I am sure lots of ladies will try a peeper with that tutorial. Those fabrics look familiar.
Thanks for the tutorial. I did this once when I made a cushion. Will have to try it again sometime - looks very effective. Typing this with a purring puss on my lap - what a sook! Happy stitching.
Great tutorial - thank you so much for sharing! I'm going to have to do this on a future project.
I have been wondering how you do these. they look great and you have done a wonderful job on the tutorial. I love looking through picutres of your projects, very inspirational. Thanks for doing a great job Peg!
OK, I read it, but ...what is a peeper? I wish there was an end result at the | 455 |
"When eating bamboo sprouts, remember the man who planted them."
It's not very windy or wet yet but the forecast is for it to come here mid morning and then continue on through the whole week. If we do have the rain they are forecasting it will do nothing but good. The yard is ticking over well this morning with everything having a good exercise using both sides of the heath.
It was a mixed day with the runners yesterday. Roof Garden looks as if he needs a mile and a quarter and he took a good blow a furlong out. Velvet Vision ran a sound race to be third and once again she didn't have all the luck go her way. I was very pleased how she settled and there will be plenty of improvement yet in her. Pageant Master needed the race but ran creditably for a long way and will strip a lot fitter next time. Quanah looks as if he needs a mile and he will be much straighter after this first outing of the year.<|fim_middle|> down at Whitsbury and the other one much closer to home at Cheveley Park. We have not had any more foals still. One mare has nearly gone a year but she is now well waxed up though and let's hope the foaling is imminent. We have heard other studs saying their mares are foaling late beyond their due dates this year.
Everyone at the yard and at the stud wish Richard Marriott a very "Happy Birthday", and good luck at his flower show today!
"Don't live down to expectations. Go out there and do something remarkable."
It's a bright cold morning with a good breeze as well. The forecast is for it to rain during the week which will certainly help the heath, most racecourses and be very good for the fields at the stud as we have had one of the driest winters on record so far. We have had a very busy morning in the yard and with four runners today both horsebox's are in operation but, when we get two non-runners staff wise, it's disappointing and puts more work onto everybody else. The ones that are in have really stepped up to the mark and are doing a sterling job. The horses are getting a good canter and the boxes are being mucked out to their usual high standard.
We have four runners today, two this afternoon at Chelmsford and two tonight at Newcastle. Our first runner at Chelmsford is Roof Garden who runs in the mile race at 3.40. He has won here twice and has had a good long break over the winter. He is fit and ready to run, but may need to sharpen up and this race will put him spot on. Our other runner there is Velvet Vision who carry's top weight in the 5.15. She has been very unlucky not to have won a couple more races and is only very lightly raced. This trip is her minimum and we will just have to hope the race will be run to suit. I am sure she should run a good race though this afternoon. Our first at Newcastle is Pageant Master at 7.15, the seven furlong handicap. He again carry's top weight, he ran his best race and was very unlucky not to have won four runs ago and I am hoping he can perform well at this track once again. Our last runner is at 8.15 when Quanah runs. He has had a long time off since his last run at Ascot and has been cut. I think the track will suit and if he settles he should run a sound race at a reasonable price.
Our Brocklesby runner behaved impeccably, looked a picture and did everything right. She got squeezed up after a furlong and a bit and was never in the front after that but she stayed on under hands and heels and will improve tonnes for the experience. A very genuine, attractive filly she will definitely win a race in the not too distant future. The ground was very firm as well and with the clerk of the course telling us it was good to soft up to the morning and then changing it to good on the day and then to good to firm as racing went on, you can see what trainers are up against when you have to outguess the officials. Some nice rain would certainly help her.
It is the first day of the new £2 stake on the Fobt's which won't make any difference at all to how people gamble. The bookmakers will tell you it does and will be trying everything in their power not to pay as much media rights money. It will be fascinating to see how it all evolves. | I'm sure all four will be winning races this season. We were going to have another runner today but unfortunately had a problem overnight which I'm sure we can sort out quickly and it won't be long before she'll be seen in public.
It's a busy morning on the stud with two coverings again today, one | 65 |
How Fashion Finds Creativity in Crisis
Reflecting on both the present and past, industry leaders share hopefulness amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
By Joshua Glass and Hilary Shepherd
Victor VIRGILE
The coronavirus crisis has affected nearly every industry across the globe. When it comes to fashion, retailers are shuttering, runway shows are being canceled, production is coming to a halt, and brands are scrambling to produce and donate things like hand sanitizer, face masks, and even medical centers. With an all-hands-on-deck approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, how is the fashion set maintaining a sense of optimism, inspiration, and creativity, particularly when the industry is based on such ideas? For some, the tumultuous nature of today's climate recalls past crises like September 11, Hurricane Sandy, or the Charlie Hebdo shooting. But for others, the present is unlike anything they've ever experienced in their lifetime, or at least in their decades-long careers in fashion. During these uncertain times, CR reached out to top industry leaders—from designers and models to retail consultants and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists—to find out how they stay hopeful and imaginative in times of crisis, whether that be through reflecting on the past or sharing ways in which they're finding solace today.
"What helps me the most is reminding myself that this is a time of confinement, not a holiday. Through tough times in general, work has always been an escape for me and a way to keep a daily structure in a sense. We shouldn't let ourselves go—it's important to build habits and some kind of schedule. Routines are crucial to me. Get dressed, take care of your home, take care of yourself. As Karl [Lagerfeld] jokingly said, 'Sweatpants are a sign of defeat.' Try to work remotely, and above all, communicate with the people in your lives. Talking to each other, strangely, has become a luxury that got stolen by our very busy lives. Even though we are living through stressful times, we are also experiencing a break in our usual daily rhythm, so I think it's a good opportunity to take some time to research the subjects that interest us: read books, watch movies, feed our creative minds. There was a 'before,' and we don't know what the 'after' will look like yet, but we can prepare for it, and, in a way, find a way to get some creativity from this loss of freedom. I couldn't leave my city of Paris; it's my home, and I wanted to stay close to it. Difficult times push us to innovate on every level: creativity, how to get work done, our outlook on life. Strangely, even though we need to stay away from each other to survive, our sense of community has shown itself in beautiful and sometimes unexpected ways: some by helping strangers to get through the confinement measures, some by giving blood or supplies, others by entertaining people on social media and spreading positivity."
"Twenty-five years ago I was diagnosed with cancer at the base of my tongue. It was totally unexpected and quite a shock. Once the doctor explained my treatment—eight weeks of radiation—I totally took it into my hands. Along with my treatment, I found my own routine: meditation, daily massages, visualization, and other healing methods. As a survivor of such an experience, I have to say that it did enrich me."
Amanda Edwards
"I remember waking up in LA on September 11 to turn on Sesame Street for my then-two-year-old son, Presley. I also had an eight-month-old baby, Kaia. When I turned on the TV, I saw the first image of a plane flying into a building. I instantly turned the TV off so that Presley wouldn't see anything. I was in that protective-new-mommy state and wasn't able to take in all that was happening in the world. I limited myself to 30 minutes of news a day so that I knew what was going on, but wasn't hearing it constantly. I tried to keep our routine and schedules normal—as much as you can with two kids under two. I also tried to take walks or at least get some fresh air everyday and move my body, even if it was just stretching. When things are chaotic or confusing, I find writing in a journal to be incredibly helpful, especially if I wake up in the middle of the night. I also learned to meditate a few years ago, so giving my mind that time to unplug but also plug in. I'm a big list-maker, so if I think of anything I want to do or watch or read, I write it down right away so I will remember. It also helps me to make my bed and shower and get dressed—even those little things can feel like an accomplishment and inspire you to take on more."
"Whenever someone asks me how to 'make it' in the fashion industry, I always tell them to never take anything personally, to work as hard as you possibly can and never let anyone—or anything—stand in the way of your dreams. As challenging as the current moment is, I think that advice still rings true. We cannot let this current crisis stop us from being creative, hopeful, or achieving our dreams, even if our dreams need to change to fit the current moment. I am so fortunate that I've spent the last three decades creating products and images that inspire others to unleash their own artistry and manifest their inner beauty on the outside. No matter how bad the news is, I always try to remember that my purpose on this earth is to brighten people's days and make [them] more beautiful. What ultimately keeps me going is the hope that what I'm doing inspires beauty that dares and emboldens someone to discover their own creativity."
Vanessa Friedman
"Well, I have three teenagers, all of whom are home, so they are a very useful distraction. Otherwise, I believe in routine and ritual. I wake up around the same time I normally do, shower, get dressed—not quite as I would for the office, but not in leggings and pajamas—and then go to work in another room. When it is lunchtime, I leave that room and spend an hour riding my bicycle outside and far away from other people. It can feel really silly adhering to these sorts of schedules when there is no schedule necessary, but it keeps me from indulging in my own obsessive social media searches. There is so much more time in the day when everyone is at home, I am starting to get to items on my to-do list that have been there for months (like 'hang pictures'). At this point, being able to cross anything off feels like a minor triumph. And we could all use some of those. I also talk on the phone a lot, and have been doing a lot of source interviews. It helps me feel connected to the world outside."
Ken Downing
"Earthquakes, fires, floods, riots, terror attacks, financial collapse, pandemics—I have experienced the vast and varied unforeseen crises, national and global, and lived to tell the tale. The unpredictability of our world is a greater constant than we often want to accept. Unfortunately, bad things happen. In dark times, self-inflection becomes my North Star. I remind myself of why I chose the path for my life and career, which are so intrinsically intertwined. In difficult times, I turn to the things that surround me, the tangible and emotional that give me pleasure when I feel the world around feels upside down. I'm a nester by nature: My home is where I find strength, security, and inspiration. A cherished painting, a favorite piece of furniture, object, the garden, a bird singing in a tree, a poem, a memory of home filled with people I love, the remembrance of a journey. I also have an insatiable appetite for books. Reacquainting myself with the visual excitement I find between their pages opens my imagination to endless ideas that I transfer into my current and future projects."
"I was running the tents at Bryant Park when 9/11 happened—it was the third day of New York Fashion Week and it was the largest public event in New York City at the time. I will never forget how powerless and confused we all were. I was in my apartment watching CNN early in the morning because they were doing a special backstage segment all week. When it was interrupted by the plane hitting the World Trade Center, I went straight to Bryant Park. When I got to Park Avenue, I saw smoke like nobody's business. I got down to the tents to find the command center, and next thing you know, the next building was hit. It became my job to run into the tents [and alert everyone]. The Liz Lange show was just ending; it was a maternity show of all things. I went there and then backstage to the Oscar de la Renta show where they were setting up. I stood on a ladder and said, 'Stop! Turn the music off. There's been a terrorist attack in New York. Gather your things. There's not going to be a show here today. Go home and be with your loved ones.' I could barely get the words out. I had tears streaming down my face. The adrenaline running through us was what goes us through it. I remember wearing Manolos and running through the tents with the security guards. I don't even know where we were running. We had a big meeting at 8:30 the next morning and had to figure out what to do next. One of the best things that came out of 9/11 from the fashion industry was the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. There was this feeling that all the young designers couldn't afford to put on a show anymore and would be harmed by it, the same way a lot of young designers are going to be out of business probably right now due to this interruption. After this, people are going to wonder what they really need. Are people going to want to go out and go shopping? Are people gong to spend money on tickets for events in the fall? How many people are going to be unemployed? It's very hard to get creative in this environment. I'm home in my house in Southampton with stacks of books that I keep wanting to read and can't get around to reading and probably won't get around to reading because I can't focus so well. I'm trying of find something to binge-watch because I can't keep watching the news because it's too depressing. I keep saying, OK, time to clean out the closet. That's a project I really want to do out here—get rid of stuff I don't need because I don't need so much stuff. It's just me and my kitty cats out here. The things most frustrating is the vet is closed and I can't get their nails cut."
"As a Virgo, there are few things I would rather do than clean and organize. As we are locked in quarantine with no staff, I have been able to indulge this passion. Teaching Jack to do the laundry (separating lights from dark), clean toilets (don't forget under the rim), sweep, mop, and Hoover the carpets has been fulfilling. I think I have rearranged my drawers several times and always by color, which is easy when all of your clothes are black and white."
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Michel Gaubert
"For some reason, I've had a feeling something of this nature would come up. Needless to say, I could do without this. But I want to stay positive and do the best I can to stay healthy and keep my mind busy. Of course, I listen to a lot of music, and [now] I will have time to go deeper and discover music I don't really know; I will do the same with books and images. I like to share, so I will post music, images, and various projects I am thinking of—sharing is caring. I was in New York on 9/11, and I realize [now] I had a very positive attitude back then. I think that caring for others made me stronger and made me realize that we are one big community. Sometimes we forget that. You protect and you get protection."
James Scully
"The only two times in New York that [felt] similar were 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy. Both shut down this city for months, and it was an incredible time as people were able to come together and help each other out and to start over. What makes this different and more difficult is we cannot reach out to help physically, nor can people work, so it's disrupting the chain unlike anything else. Another big difference is that we also did not have social media. In one way, I know I'm becoming reacquainted with my books, music, and movies—the things that inspired my work to begin with and things we have forgotten since we can get all of those things with one click now. What's great is that I and many others are sharing this information in creative ways on Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify. While it wouldn't be my first choice in this time when physical contact is an impossibility, I think we will look back on this and for once appreciate that we had this connectivity to get us through this time."
Robin Givhan
"This situation doesn't compare to anything else I've ever experienced. It's vast, diffuse, and filled with scary unknowns. The closest is, perhaps, the aftermath of 9/11. I remember how everything just went silent, as if your emotions had just bottomed out and you were left numb. I'm hopeful because what's the alternative? It also helps to have a dog; they are the most optimistic creatures on the planet. To paraphrase Matt Damon's character in The Martian, experts are going to have to science the heck out of this. But I think they can and will. As a journalist, productivity isn't a problem. There's a fire hydrant of news, endless changes in our lives, countless ways in which we are both alone and together. Writing about this moment means having to be creative in reporting. It means listening more closely to what people are saying because you can't have those intimate, in-person conversations. Creativity will come out of the need to tell those stories. We are ingenious humans! And what I've found, just like after 9/11, is that while I might not be writing about what's coming down the runway, I'm still writing about our collective need to be seen, to be relevant, and to have some bright spot of beauty down the road to look forward to."
Kelly Cutrone
"I started doing PR in 1987, and I've seen and have been part of a lot of things—the AIDS epidemic, LA race riots, Northridge earthquake, NYC blackout, and 9/11—but I have never seen or experienced anything like this. But the thing is, when it feels like the world is ending, you don't. I personally have been doing spiritual practice for over 30 years and at times like this, I am reminded how powerful and amazing meditation, yoga, chanting, vegetarianism, and practicing active compassion is. I am especially pleased that even though the economy around us is crashing, my spiritual currency is on the high-up."
"Dealing with the new reality of things has been very challenging while life has seemingly turned upside down. Over the last week of working remotely, I've found a new sense of balance and appreciation for the simple things in life. I've been so touched by the strength and willingness of my team to work under these new circumstances and we've had fun sharing funny pictures from home and using FaceTime to stay creative and lighthearted. I don't remember the last time I made lunch and dinner at home during the weekdays, so I've decided to make a new dish every day to keep myself challenged. So far I've made pizza, butter chicken, and coq au vin, along with my favorite Chinese dishes such as beef noodle soup. I even started a food diary, @mrwueats, to document my culinary journey during this time."
Jamie McCarthy
"In trying to make the best of this upended and uncertain time, I'm finding solace and meaning in the simplest things. Although each 'crisis' is different, the common denominator in coping always comes down to the value of love and connection, and the logistics of preserving livelihoods. I remember during 9/11, all of us in the industry [were] brainstorming as to what small things we could to help the NYC community. I recall everyone was particularly thoughtful and nice. Specifically, I remember a mass closet-cleaning for donations. With COVID-19, I can see a similar energy emerging from the midst of the pandemic. It's difficult to remain creative and hopeful in these times, however I'm trying to think positively, as it's an incredible time for reflection and resets. A good phone call versus a text. People and love matter most. Making a good meal with an equally good glass of wine, then calling someone and having 'dinner together' over the phone. Resurfacing meaningful notes and articles. Making enthusiastic lists of what I will do when a more normal life returns. Stretching, breathing, reading, cleaning, laughing—the simplest things! And definitely limiting newsfeed time!"
"To be very frank, I don't have a past experience that can compare to what's happening right now. Other than, in a weird way, feeling like a child again. It's a bit like when you're a kid and don't go to school. What I've been doing, which I haven't had time to do so much before, is reading. I've been going through my collection of inspirational books and personal library. What I have been reading most recently is my story in a way. I literally just finished House of Glass, which was written by my cousin, Hadley Freeman. It just came out, and it happens to be about her grandmother—my family, who are Jewish—during the past century. Reading this the past few days while confined at home, I realized that the experience must be the closest thing to what today feels like, except that they either have to go to war or hide from their oppressors<|fim_middle|>, ways of production, switching over to e-commerce and creating a new way to reach out to our customers. Everyone is wearing masks now, and we're working to create customizable, washable face masks. Of course, at the end of the day, it is imperative for us all to be safe and happy."
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How Does Fashion Work at a Distance? | . We're just being stuck at home, so in a way we can't complain. It's kind of a blessing. This moment has to be the start of a new way to look at things. I don't like this kind of life, but perhaps we can use it to learn how to slow down."
"Although I do have fears and moments of feeling scared, I'm finding I'm tapping into hope for a new world order where taking care of the planet and the citizens of the world is the goal of everyone, especially our government. I feel very hopeful when I envision all the democrats coming together like real-life Avengers to defeat Trump."
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Patricia Field
"I cannot remember another situation as serious as this in my lifetime. In addition, having to digest the bitter pill of Donald Trump just adds to the stress of it all. All the people who voted for this asshole, I wish you the best. You're going to need it. In the meantime, stay safe, do your part, and stay home."
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Stephen Galloway
"I have been returning to the original Google: my books, photography, art, and more. Over the years I have assembled a pretty vast library, but often don't have the time. I have really enjoyed visiting my old friends. They are constantly inspiring me for my new projects, my short films, my ballets and operas that I am working on, and even my costume designs. But nothing compares to the smell and incredible inspiration that my books give me."
Ilya S. Savenok
"I was living and working in New York on 9/11. Watching the twin towers fall was surreal. I worked at a small HIV/AIDS non-profit at the time and I remember I had to do payroll. I had no choice but to work. Staff needed to be paid; it was a routine behavior. An office task made the day feel somewhat normal. Routine keeps me focused. When I was home, there was so much on the news that I had to turn away. I watch a lot of TV, so I'm sure I turned on something light—probably The Golden Girls."
"The world and our lives will never be the same. Dressing and addressing continues to be the driving force for everything that I do. Today more than ever, I see the need to nurture our online community through meditation, talks, mindful practices, and a lot of self-care. I'm finding the calm in the chaos by staying active and practicing pilates via Zoom with my instructor, Kira Lamb. I take walks on the beach, take pictures, and create color stories with rocks. I'm also working from home with my Urban Zen team daily helping to create a space for others to find the calm in the chaos (digitally)."
Sam McKnight
"I'm never usually in the same country for more than a couple of weeks, so in my oncoming confinement, I have bought lots of flower and vegetable seeds, which I will sow and plant. My garden will be my sole creative beauty and meditation, and I will look forward to posting pics of the garden story as it colorfully unfolds through the new seasons."
Charles Eshelman
"In this difficult moment, it is instrumentally important for us to send positivity and strength to everyone. We're taking time to restructure and create a new way of thinking. People are staying at home more now, so even the way [people are dressing] has now changed. Perhaps a more laid-back, relaxed style will be more suitable for the times now. Orders are being canceled and stores are closing. We're changing our fabrications, samplings | 745 |
Dante Alighieri A True Legend
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Dante Alighieri A True Legend was an Italian poet, prose writer,<|fim_middle|> they got married and had four children. But, Dante had been in love with another woman called Beatrice portinari for years. She had a significant influence on Dante's works.
He died at the age of 56 in 1321 in Venice, most likely of malaria. Dante left behind a great legacy and was known as an excellent playwright who creates his best works while in exile.
Tags A True Legend, Dante Alighieri | literary theorist, philosopher and political thinker. Dante is referred to as the 'Father of Italian Language'.
Dante Alighieri was born in 1265 in Florence, Italy to Alighiero Bellincione and Donna Bella Abati. He is studies many subjects like Tuscan poetry, painting and music at Franciscan School. Later, he studies at the University of Bologna.
When he lost his father, the Poet Brunetto Latini became Dante's guardian and mentor. Dante was heavily influenced by his work. Dante became a leader of the movement called The Sweet new Style.
The idea behind joining the movement was to use personal and political topics in his poetry. He started writing professionally in 1283. His first work was called The New Life. He Wrote this in Italian. The book took him twelve years to complete and was finally published in 1295.
Dante soon fell in love with Beatrice portinari. She was muse for Dante's most famous work The Divine Comedy.
The divine comedy was the most significant literary narrative produced in the medieval period. It was based on Dante's own experience of exile from his native city of Florence. It was a tree part poem which was divided into Inferno, Purgatorio and paradise. Bt the time his finished The Divine Comedy, it was composed of more than 14,233 lines.
The Divide Comedy was a story about the journey through hell, purification, paradise and the journey of the soul towards God. The poet was well-known for its content and it was revolutionary in its own way. Dante was the first poet to write on Christianity. The Divine Comedy became so popular that it the basis for the Italian style.
Thus, Dante influenced the course of literary development. He then turned his interests to philosophy and created some of the most important work.
Later on, he became a doctor and pharmacist and his launched his political career. As a politician, he achieved very little success, but he held various positions over the year in the city.
In 1302, Dante was exiled from Florence by the Black Guelph's, the political leaders at the time. Dante traveled a lot during his exile. While traveling, he wrote many works including The Eloquent Vernacular (between 1302-1305).
In the book, he used Italian spoken words, which established Italian as an important literary language. He argued that the vernacular ought to be given the same respect and importance as the Latin language. This book became influential even before it was published.
Dante lived in Bologna for a few years, until Florentine exiles were banished and he moved on a Padua. When Dante wrote about his exile against the Florence government, he was exiled permanently from Florence.
In 1315, the government insisted that ex patriots were required to play a heavy fine and had to go through public punishment.
Dante remain in exile and refused to pay a fine. He was a politician and holder of government offices, about which very few people know. But it was politics that got him into trouble and led him to his exile from his own country.
Dante worked as a member of the White Guelph political party, who were liberal minded. Pope Boniface VIII never like Dante, so he made false charges against Dante, However, Dante never showed up to defend himself of clarify the issues. So, he was ordered to be burnt at stake, but this never materialized.
An arrangement was made when Dante was around twelve years old that he would marry Gemma Donati, the daughter of a family friend. In 1285, | 754 |
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Shake off the summertime blues and discover, and re-discover the songs of the century that, deep down, everyone loves.. and if anythings missed, feel free to message in with the requests!
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Illinois trailed by 15 points at halftime
Illinois outscored Northwestern 53-13 in second half
After Northwestern made yet another 3-pointer, Illinois coach Brad Underwood called a first-half timeout. He inched close to several players' faces and screamed: "What are you doing?"
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The No. 12 Illini stormed back from a 15-point halftime deficit for an 81-56 victory Thursday night in Evanston. They outscored the Wildcats 53-13 in an astounding second half in which the hosts shot just 2 of 24 from the field.
The game highlighted a Big Ten truth: Resiliency and toughness are required to survive an unforgivable conference landscape this season in which seven teams are ranked in the Top 25.
Illinois (9-3, 5-1) seems to have an abundance of those qualities.
"This whole season is about resiliency," Underwood said. "It starts with COVID and everything else. This team has a fight and competitiveness that I love."
Northwestern (6-4, 3-3) looked shaken and as if it had lost any moxie it acquired during a 3-0 Big Ten start. The Wildcats now have lost three straight.
"Very disappointing loss tonight," coach Chris Collins said. "They smelled some blood in the water and they kept attacking. The 53 points is one thing. To only score 13 points and have a couple field goals, we have to play better, and I have to help them play better."
Cockburn was certainly in attack mode after Underwood and teammates challenged him during a tepid first half. He scored 13 of his game-high 18 points and grabbed 10 of his game-high 12 rebounds in a ferocious second-half performance.
"He got on me," Cockburn said of Underwood. "I was playing with low energy. I wasn't doing what the team needed me to do. He got on me about being a better leader. He knows how to get me going."
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu slapped the floor in the second half and told his teammates to do the same, a call to lock down on defense. Illini players are encouraged to demand accountability from each other, Cockburn said.
"It's the trust in our locker room," he said. "We take positive criticism. Ayo came to me and told me to step it up. We trust each other and we love each other."
The Illini held it together during their last game too, withstanding a 16-0 Purdue run for a 66-58 victory Saturday.
That ability to withstand will be vital this season.
"Every night is a dog fight," Underwood said. "This is the best league in the country and it's not even close. I'm really proud of this group for their competitive pride and spirit."
Northwestern seemed to whimper each time Illinois hit a second-half shot.
After taking an impressive 43-28 halftime lead, going 2 of 24 (8.3%) was especially embarrassing for a Wildcats team priding itself on its uptempo style that produced more points this season.
The turn of events begged the question: Which was more remarkable, the Illini's fire or the Wildcats' frigidity?
After going only 8 of 23 in the first half, Illinois was 19 of 32 overall and made 8 of 14 3s in the second. And the Illini stepped it up defensively, forcing nine Northwestern turnvovers.
"Not surprised," Cockburn said. "I think we're the best defensive team in the country."
The Illini were the first Division I team in 25 seasons to trail by 15 points at halftime but win by more than 20 points, according to website Stats Perform. They also were the first to outscore a major conference opponent by 40 points in a half since March 5, 2003, when Kentucky outscored Vanderbilt by 43 in the second half of a 106-44 victory.
"I've been doing this a long time and I don't know if I've ever seen anything quite like that game," Underwood said.
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But while divorce may no longer carry as negative a connotation as it once did, the outlook hasn't actually changed all that drastically, said Joan D. Atwood, a professor of marriage and family therapy at Hofstra University.
Seventy-five percent of all divorced people remarry, she said, indicating that single life is still not a desired state for them. Additionally, while people may speak more freely about their divorces, the U.S. divorce rate has been at a steady 50 percent for years. Out of 42 reporting states and the District of Columbia, the divorce rate in 2005 was 3.6 for every 1,000 in the population, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. The marriage rate, meanwhile, is 7.5 per 1,000 – meaning that the divorce rate remains at roughly 50 percent.
On Long Island, the divorce rate actually fell about 5 percent between 1997 and 2005, from about 7,500 to 7,100 per year.
And people who celebrate with divorce parties "are the exception rather than the rule," Atwood said. "Even colleagues and students, when they're going through divorce, they're not happy campers," she said. "Marriage is still the preferred social norm. Ask any 30-year-old female; she wants to be married."
Women are especially hit hard by divorce, she said. "I'll have a woman with four children who will say she doesn't have a family anymore," Atwood said. "Women who are divorced are [often] poorer. You're dropping a social class. It's not going to … be hunky-dory to be divorced. It's still a stigma."
In fact, many divorcés are reluctant to speak candidly about the breakup of their marriage. Pete, a 33-year-old law enforcement officer from Hicksville, divorced his wife of 2½ years with Mejias' help. He declined to give his last name out of respect for his ex-wife.
"This isn't an easy way out so I can just get [re]married indiscriminately," he said. "It's not a quick fix. It's substantially saddening."
Celebrating a new beginning
Like at least a few divorcés, though, Pete ultimately felt his divorce was liberating. When it was finalized, his friends rented a car and took him to the city for drinks. It was his personal version of a divorce party and one that he's seen repeated a few times.
"It's almost like a wake," he said. "We'll be telling stories of our own experiences and trying to get back to when we didn't have the worries we have … it's an old-fashioned college night."
His outing was low-key, but a number of people have gone a more formal route. Donald Zauner, general manager of the Harbor Links Country Club, said he's seen a few divorce parties flit through the banquet hall doors.
They vary in theme, though they're generally small gatherings, and are usually a bit edgier than the standard weddings and bar mitzvahs. He likes to recall the one with the divorce cake that cracked in half between the little bride and groom sitting atop the frosting.
"People look at it as a [new] beginning," Zauner said.
Christine Gallagher, a Los Angeles-based writer who started the self-explanatory Revengelady.com and who sells her book, "The Divorce Party Planner," nationwide, said she feels that the emerging post-divorce culture "really hits a nerve with people."
"In the past, people really isolated themselves. It wasn't like other life events. No one surrounded you." Now, even some churches are offering ceremonies to commemorate divorce. The United Methodist Church is among several that have written divorce services for pastors and couples to follow, according to Gallagher. John Shelby Spong, an Episcopal bishop in the Diocese of Newark, has also reached the conclusion that "the church must reach out to her hurting people with a faith that embraces the past in forgiveness and opens the future in hope. It cuts across all levels."
Even some that might not seem readily apparent.
Clifford Morgan, the chief executive of Gamma Labs in West Babylon, said the company's testosterone supplement, Gamma-O, seemed especially suited to the newly divorced male. Thanks to some interest in his product, he'll be showing it at the divorce expo.
The supplement was only released about six months ago and helps boost sex drive, stamina and mental alacrity, according to Morgan. In its short time on the market, sales have dwarfed those of his other products, he said.
"Married guys sometimes tend to be a little more complacent," Morgan said of the product's popularity with divorced men. Women, he said, take his menopause supplements. "When you find yourself suddenly single, things become important to you."
And, while Morgan's customer base will likely be predominately male, Robert Yeganeh, owner of Love My Shoes, a Long Island-based shoe chain and Web site, will look to cater to a female crowd at the expo.
Competing against big-box shoe stores is no small feat, he said, but the company sees real potential in the divorce market. Yeganeh says he hopes to hold a divorce party in his own store, with manicures, pedicures and food, and other promotions.
"You've got to do some out-of-the-box thinking," he said. Using the divorce niche was "creative marketing."
While Yeganeh took the theme in stride, Morgan admitted he was slightly surprised at the idea of the expo.
The company generally assists two or three trade shows a month, but this, he said, was untested ground. "It'll be interesting to see what happens and whether people go for the vendors or go to meet other people."
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Throwing a proper divorce party can be a balancing act, says Christine Gallagher, author of "The Divorce Party Planner." The most important thing is that it be fun, cathartic, and not make (too many) people feel uncomfortable. Gallagher offers a few tips for people looking for loud ways to say, 'It's Over!'
Think of a theme. Is it going to be a plain bash or a meaningful ceremony meant to give closure? It's important to set the tone beforehand, or it can be jarring.
Be careful whom you invite. No kids, please. Same for your mother-in-law.
Plan for games and activities. No one wants to sit around mulling about broken marriages. The party should be about new beginnings.
Try to find closure. Burn something like an old photograph. Don't be afraid to throw out some vestiges of your old life. – LAURA ALBANESE
TIMES CHANGE, SO DOES DIVORCE
Though the divorce rate in New York has long remained at a steady 50 percent, it's miles away from what it was decades ago – when divorce was an anomaly and heavily stigmatized. Some reasons for the change, according to Joan D. Atwood, a professor of marriage and family therapy at Hofstra University, include:
Longer life spans. In the early 1900s, the average life span was in the 40s. With people living late into their 80s, the prospect of spending another 40 years or so with someone you don't like can be daunting.
Female financial independence. Women can afford to divorce now, whereas previously wives often depended on their husbands for all financial stability. Most educated women in the workforce now are capable of providing for themselves.
Birth control. Many couples who don't have children are more likely to leave a marriage that isn't working.
Relaxing of social norms. Divorce has gained steam in the past few years – enough that people may no longer be worried about negative opinions when they decide to end their marriages. – LAURA ALBANESE
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BY LAURA ALBANESE | Special to Newsday
It was something of a joke at first.
A patient of Dr. Stephen Greenberg, a plastic surgeon based in Woodbury, had remarked in passing that the office should really consider offering a divorce package – a one-stop shop for all those little nips and tucks that people re-entering the dating scene would want.
Botox, tummy tucks and breast augmentation can add up to an imposing bill, even for a high-end clientele. Greenberg, though, was already thinking along those lines. The practice, which offers luxury packages, bridal packages and mommy makeovers, was looking to venture into something new. The divorce package seemed like the next logical step. It was certainly one that paid off.
It's been a year since Greenberg started customizing his divorce packages for the suddenly single, and he's had more than 100 participants. The clients, 65 percent of whom are women, sometimes come in groups of two or three – all recently divorced, all looking for a boost. "People say, 'No one has seen my abdomen or my breasts but my husband or wife,'" Greenberg said. "'And now I'm going back out there.'"
The sentiment is a common one, and the result, even in difficult economic times, is a growing cottage industry that caters to the needs of Long Island's divorcés. David Mejias, a Nassau County legislator and divorce lawyer whose practice is based in Glen Cove, said he believes the trend will only expand from here. Divorce, Mejias said, is losing much of its stigma, and some people find themselves untying the knot with relish.
Accordingly, Mejias is planning a divorce expo for March 24 that will boast hundreds of vendors and consultants – everything from male enhancement booths to therapists. The event, which will be held at the Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington, will be free to the public and is expected to attract around 300 people. Though Mejias hasn't seen a significant drop-off in businesses, national numbers indicate that the sometimes prohibitive costs of divorce means that disgruntled couples may be staying for a little longer than they otherwise would. In New York, uncontested divorces can range anywhere from $250 to close to $3,000. When the divorce is contested, the price balloons – with lawyers making anywhere from $175 to $450 an hour, according to DivorceNet, an online resource for couples seeking divorce. Accordingly, a national survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers found that 37 percent of its members (all divorce lawyers) have seen a decrease in couples seeking divorce.
After divorce, many people look for greater personal changes – be it plastic surgery, a new wardrobe or therapy, Mejias said.
"You see our clients come in, and you see the change," he said. "You see someone who has been demoralized by her husband no longer be at [his] mercy."
These days, clients come into his office well-informed. They know how the divorce will affect their pensions and have even picked up some of the legal jargon. People host divorce parties to celebrate their new status. Even the expo will have a party atmosphere, with a dance floor and catered food.
"It's such a difference from 10 years ago," said Randi Milgrim, a partner at the firm. Added Mejias: "When we first started doing this … | 1,049 |
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Matthew Haggman (left) and Rob Barry (right) of The Miami Herald pose for a photo with presenter Glen Kramon (center) of The New York Times after winning in the medium & small newspapers category.
Franco Ordoñez (left) of The Charlotte Observer poses for a photo with presenter Glenn Kramon (center) of The New York Times after receiving an honorable mention in the medium & small newspapers category.
David Leonhardt (right) of The New York Times poses for a photo with presenter Judy D. Olian (left) of UCLA Anderson School of Management after winning in the magazines category.
Brian M. Carney (right) of The Wall Street Journal poses for a photo with presenter Amanda Bennett (left) of Bloomberg News after winning in the commentary category.
(Left to right) Liam Pleven, Carrick Mollenkamp, Annalena Lobb, Matthew Karnitschnig, Serena Ng, Peter Lattman and Aaron Lucchetti of The Wall Street Journal pose for a photo after winning in the breaking news category.
Rick Rothacker (right) of The Charlotte Observer poses for a photo with presenter Amanda Bennett (left) of Bloomberg News after winning in the beat writing category.
Gretchen Morgenson (right) of The New York Times poses for a photo with presenter Amanda Bennett (left) of Bloomberg News after winning in the beat writing category.
William Selway (left) and Martin Z. Braun (right) pose for a photo after winning in the news services category.
Richard Jenkins (left) and Rachel Elson (right) of MSN Money pose for a picture with presenter David Schlesinger (center) of Thomson Reuters after winning in the online category.
Jennifer MacDonald (left) and L. Franklin Devine (right) of CBS News/60 Minutes pose for a photo with presenter Joanne Lipman (center) of Condé Nast Portfolio after winning in the television breaking news category.
Charles R. Morris (left) poses with presenter Matthew Murray (right) of The Wall Street Journal after winning the business book category.
with presenter Glenn Kramon(left) of The New York Times.
with presenter Marcus Brauchli (left) of News Corp.
with presenter Jane Berentson (right) of Inc.
with presenter Russ Stanton (left) of The Los Angeles Times.
and runner-up Daniel Howes (right) of The Detroit News.
Johnathan Wald (left) of CNBC.
for a photo with presenter Judy Olian (right) of UCLA Anderson.
with presenter Steve Adler (right) of BusinessWeek.
Glenn Kramon(left) of The New York Times.
with presenter Amanda Bennett (center) of Bloomberg News.
with presenter Joanne Lipman (left) of The Conde Nast Portfolio.
David A. Kaplan after winning the business book category.
Steve Stecklow (center) and James Bandler (right) of The Wall Street Journal after winning the large newspapers category, posed for a photo with presenter Steve Forbes (left) of Forbes. Charles Forelle and Mark Maremont (not pictured) were also winners.
Chiaki Kawajiri (left center), Stephanie Desmon (right center), and Gady A. Epstein (right) of The Baltimore Sun took home the prize for the medium newspapers category presented by Douglas Frantz (left) of The Los Angeles Times.
Mike McAndrew (right) and Michelle Breidenbach (not pictured) of The Post-Standard (Syracuse, N.Y.) won the 2007 small newspapers category which was presented by Glenn Kramon (left) of The New York Times.
This year's award went to Charles Fishman (right) of Fast Company. He was congratulated by presenter Amanda Bennett (left) of Bloomberg News.
Steve Bailey (left) of The Boston Globe was the winner of the 2007 Loeb award in the commentary category, which was presented by Jane Berentson (right) of Inc.
Henny Sender (left center), Ann Davis (right center) and Gregory Zuckerman (right) of The Wall Street Journal celebrated their victory in the deadline writing category with presenter Chrystia Freeland (left) of Financial Times.
Heather Landy (left) of The Fort Worth Star Telegram received this year's Loeb award in the beat writing category from presenter Andrew Serwer (right) of Fortune.
Alistair Barr of MarketWatch accepted his award in the news services or online category from presenter Stephen Adler (right) of BusinessWeek.
Louis Uchitelle (right) of The New York Times, who was awarded witht he inaugural Loeb award in the feature writing category, is shown here with presenter Jonathan Wald (left) of CNBC.
Jim Popkin (left) of NBC News accepted the award in the television daily category on behalf of his colleagues from presenter Daniel Hertzberg (right) of The Wall Street Journal.
Keith Sharman (left), Andy Court (center) and Daniel J. Glucksman (right) of CBS News 60 Minutes had their work recognized with a win in the television enterprise category, along with their colleagues Jeff Fager and Patti Hassler (not pictured).
Ann Hardie (left) and Alan Judd (right) of The Atlanta Journal Constitution celebrate their victory in the large newspapers category with Mark Braykovich (left) and presenter Lou Dobbs of CNN.
Christopher Kirkpatrick (left) and Joshua Boak (right) of The Blade pose for the camera with presenter Glenn Kramon of The New York Times after winning in the medium newspapers category.
Luke Timmerman (left) and David Heath (right) of The Seattle Times received an honorable mention in the medium newspapers category. They are pictured with presenter Glenn Kramon of The New York Times.
This year's award in the small newspapers category went to Sam Kennedy of The Morning Call. He is congratulated by presenter Amanda Bennett of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
"School's Pursuit of Profit Leaves Students Behind"
"High Interest Student Loan Hearing Moves to Capital"
"Spotlight to be on Lehigh Valley College Loans"
"Dally Wants Hearing on School Loans"
"School Steers Students to Backbreaking Loans"
"Lawmakers Turn Up Heat On LVC Loans"
"School Pulls Plug On Pricey Loan Program"
Carol Loomis of Fortune is the winner of the 2006 Loeb Award in the magazines category. She is pictured with presenter Glen Rochkind of CNBC.
Robert L. Pollock (left) of The Wall Street Journal accepts his award in the commentary category. He is congratulated by presenter Steve Adler of BusinessWeek.
"How About a Kianna's Law?"
"The FDA vs. Cancer Patients"
Steven Pearlstein (right) of The Washington Post accepts his award in the commentary category along with Jill Dutt and presenter Steve Adler of BusinessWeek.
"Big Three Lumbering Toward Failure"
"Greenspan Misfires on Fannie, Freddie"
"Defection Could Be Just What Organizaed Labor Needs"
"Refiners' Merger Good for Business, Not Consumers"
"Boats Rose in New Orleans, but Not for the Poor"
"Alaska Would Be More at Home in Russia"
"When Breaking Up is Not Hard to Do"
Maureen Milford from The News Journal accepts her Loeb Award in the deadline writing category on behalf of her co-authors (not pictured). The award was presented by Paul Steiger of The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal's Geeta Anand (right) is honored with the award in the beat writing category by presenter Jane Berentson of Inc.
"How Drugs for Rare Diseases Became Lifeline for Companies"
"A Biotech Drug Extends a Life, But at What Price?"
"Through Charities, Drug Makers Help People -- and Themselves"
"As Biotech Drug Prices Surge, U.S. Is Hunting for a Solution"
Frank Bass (left) and Dirk Lammers (right) of The Associated Press are congratulated by presenter Bob Kaiser of The Washington Post after winning the news services or online content category.
Mario Garcia, John Reiss, Liz Brown, Bob Epstein, Joo Lee, Kelly Vernardos and Heidi Barker of NBC Nightly News pose for the camera after winning the television deadline category.
Lee Koromvokis (left) and Jacob Klein (right) of The News Hour with Jim Lehrer celebrate their victory in the television enterprise category with presenter Steve Forbes of Forbes.
Byron Harris of WFAA-TV poses for the camera after receiving an honorable mention in the television enterprise category.
James B. Stewart (left) is this year's winner in the business book category. He is congratulated by presenter Erick Pooley of Fortune.
Walt Bogdanich of The New York Times poses for the camera after winning in the large newspapers category.
Jeff Plungis (left) and Bill Vlasic (right) of The Detroit News celebrate their victory in the medium newspapers category with presenter Ron Insana of CNBC.
1. "Thousands killed, hurt as auto roofs collapse"
2. "Seat belts not enough to save lives in rollovers"
3. "Feds, Big Three gird for roof showdown"
This year's award in the small newspaper category went to Craig Troianello (left) of The Yakima Herald Republic. He is congratulated by presenter Bruce G. Willison (right), Dean of UCLA Anderson School of Management.
3. "Peering into the future"
Clifton Leaf (left) of Fortune and Charles Fishman (right) of Fast Company are the two winners of the 2005 Loeb Award in the magazines category.
Peter Eavis (right) from TheStreet.com is this year's winner in the commentary category. He is pictured with presenter Rik Kirkland, Global Editor of Fortune.
1. "Fannie's Fearsome New Year Challenge"
2. "Freddie Flap Highlights Fannie Flaw"
3. "A New Reason to Fret About Fannie"
4. "Fannie Flap Points to Options Grants"
5. "Falcon Has Landed at Fannie Mae"
6. "Fannie Probe Turns to Derivatives"
7. "Fannie Fight Ready to Get Nastier"
Steve Lohr (left) and Andrew Ross Sorkin (right) from The New York Times accept their Loeb award in the deadline writing category on behalf of their co-authors David Barboza, Gary Rivlin and John Markoff (all not pictured).
The Wall Street Journal's Ellen Schultz (left) and Theo Francis (right) are honored with the award in the beat writing category by presenter Lionel Barber, U.S. Managing Editor of the Financial Times.
Carol Remond (left) of Dow Jones Newswires accepts her award in the news services or online content category from presenter Jill Dutt, Assistant Managing Editor of The Washington Post.
ABC News: Primetime received the Loeb Award in the television deadline category. Thomas Berman (left), and Chris Cuomo (right) accept the award from presenter Mark Morrison, Managing Editor of BusinessWeek. (Additional winners Shelley Ross, Bob Lange and Jack Pyle are not pictured).
The Washington Post's Joe Stephens (left) and David Ottaway (far right), winners in the large newspaper category, are congratulated by presenter Rik Kirkland, managing editor of Fortune, (second from right). Jeff Leen, assistant managing editor (second from left), represents the organization.
1. "Inside the Nature Conservancy"
2. "A House in the Woods"
3. "When Conservation and Business Fail to Mix"
Fred Schulte (left) of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel is commended on his achievement by presenter Robert Kaiser (right), associate editor of The Washington Post.
<|fim_middle|>uff Wilson (center) and David Heath (right) of The Seattle Times, are congratulated by presenter Mark Morrison (left), managing editor of BusinessWeek.
Mark Morrison (left), managing editor of BusinessWeek, acclaims the work of the award winners in the medium newspaper category, Jeffrey Meitrodt, Mark Schleifstein, Pamela Coyle and Ronette King (second from left to right) of The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA).
Janet Patton (left) of Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader celebrates her win in the small newspaper category with Mark Morrison (right), managing editor of BusinessWeek.
BusinessWeek's David Henry and Nanette Byrnes (center and right), magazine category winners, are commended on their achievement by Mary Anne Dolan (left), former editor of the Los Angeles Herald Examiner.
The 2002 commentary category winner, Gretchen Morgenson of The New York Times, was lauded by presenter Mary Anne Dolan, former editor of the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, as she accepted her award via telephone from Italy.
Presenter John Hillkirk (right), managing editor for USA Today, acknowledges the accomplishment of The Wall Street Journal's Rebecca Smith (left) who also accepts for deadline or beat writing on behalf of absent co-recipient, John Emshwiller.
Adam Levy, Neil Roland, Peter Robison and Jonathan Berr (second from left to right) of Bloomberg News, winners of the first news or wire service award, are honored by John Hillkirk (left), managing editor of USA Today. Russell Hubbard, additional coauthor of the winning entry, was unable to attend.
2002 winners in the television category, Lisa Slow, Allan Dodds Frank and James McGinnis (left, second from left and right) of Cable News Network/CNNfn, are praised by presenter Allan Sloan (second from right), Wall Street editor of Newsweek.
The winners in the large newspaper category (left to right), Ronald Campbell, William Heisel and Mark Katches of the Orange County Register, are congratulated by presenter Paul Steiger (far right), managing editor of The Wall Street Journal.
Robert Sargent (left) of the Orlando Sentinel accepts the award for the medium newspaper category, on behalf of his co-authors Ramsey Campbell, Jim Leusner and Sean Holton, from Paul Steiger, managing editor of The Wall Street Journal.
Winner in the small newspaper category, Bruce Rushton (left) of the Riverfront Times (St. Louis, MO), receives his award from Larry Armstrong, senior correspondent for BusinessWeek.
Gary Rivlin (center), the winner in the magazine category, and Jonathan Webber (left), editor-in-chief of The Industry Standard, accept the award from presenter Larry Armstrong, senior correspondent for BusinessWeek.
The 2001 commentary category winner, Floyd Norris (right) of The New York Times, is presented with his award by Stephen West, media and entertainment editor of Bloomberg News.
Rebecca Smith (left) of The Wall Street Journal, winner of the deadline or beat writing category, receives congratulations from presenter Stephen West, media and entertainment editor of Bloomberg News.
Winners in the television category, Lynne Dale and John Larson of Dateline NBC, were represented by Andrew Lehren (right), off-air reporter for the project, as Matt Krantz, reporter for USA Today, presented the award.
Ed Wallace (left) of KLIF-AM (Dallas, TX), winner of the 2001 radio award, is congratulated by presenter Matt Krantz, reporter for USA Today. | Kate Long (right) of The Charleston (WV) Gazette celebrates her win in the small newspaper category with Editor James Haught (left) who represents the organization.
2. "We Sink Or Swim With Everyone Else"
3. "Insurance: With & Without"
6. "We Thought We Had Insurance"
BusinessWeek's Pete Engardio (second from left) and Aaron Bernstein (second from right), are commended on their achievement by presenter Pamela Thomas-Graham, president and chief executive officer of CNBC (left). Stephen Shepard, editor-in-chief, accepts on behalf of the organization. Additional winner, Manjeet Kripalani, is not pictured.
1. "Is Your Job Next?"
2. "The Rise Of India"
The commentary category winner, Michael Hiltzik of the Los Angeles Times (left), was lauded by presenter Lou Dobbs (right), anchor and managing editor of CNN's "Lou Dobbs Tonight."
Presenter Lionel Barber (center), U.S. managing editor of Financial Times, acknowledges the accomplishment of The Wall Street Journal's Kate Kelly, Susanne Craig, Ianthe Jeanne Dugan and Theo Francis (left to right except for Barber).
1. "Grasso Quits NYSE Amid Pay Furor"
2. "Tight-Knit Culture Will Help Shape Big Board's Future"
3. "Weakened NYSE Must Face Challenges"
4. "How Much Severance Pay Is Enough?"
Andy Pasztor, J. Lynn Lunsford and Anne Marie Squeo of The Wall Street Journal (left to third from right), receive acclaim for winning the beat writing category from presenter Mark Morrison (right), managing editor for BusinessWeek. Jonathan Friedland (second from right) of The Wall Street Journal accepts on behalf of the organization.
1. "U. S. Probes Whether Boeing Misused a Rival's Documents"
2. "Mergers Make It Tougher to Punish Federal Contractors"
3. "Boeing Is Punished in Rocket Case"
4. "Boeing's Plan to Smooth Bumps Of Jet Market Hits Turbulence"
5. "Air Force Ex-Official Had Ties To Boeing During Contract Talks"
6. "Boeing CEO Condit Resigns In Shake-Up at Aerospace Titan"
7. "How Two Officials Got Caught By Pentagon's Revolving Door"
Presenter Bruce G. Willison, dean of UCLA Anderson School of Management (third from left) poses with David Evans (second from left) and Adrian Cox (right) of Bloomberg News and Matthew Winkler (left), editor-in-chief, who accepted on behalf of the organization. Additional winner, Abhay Singh, is not pictured.
Knight Ridder Washington Bureau's Chris Adams (left) and Alison Young (center) enjoy their honors with organization representative, Editor James Asher (right).
NBC Nightly News' winners in the short form television category (left to right): Donna Bass, Charles Schaeffer, Joo Lee and Anne Thompson, are lauded by presenter John Hillkirk, executive editor of USA Today. Doug Adams, Christiana Arvelis, Steve Capus, Karen Nye, Albert Oetgen, Felicia Patinkin and Nikki Stamos, additional winners, are not pictured.
Presenter Paul E. Steiger (left), vice president and managing editor of The Wall Street Journal, congratulates Rome Hartman of CBS News "60 Minutes" (right), winner in the long form television category. Additional winner Lesley Stahl is not pictured.
"Imported from India" by Rome Hartman and Lesley Stahl, CBS News "60 Minutes"
The Washington Post's Alec Klein (left), winner in the large newspaper category, is congratulated by presenter, Paul E. Steiger, vice president and managing editor of The Wall Street Journal (right).
Winners in the medium newspaper category, Deborah O'Neil (second from left) and Jeff Harrington (left) of the St. Petersburg (FL) Times, pose with presenter, Paul E. Steiger (second from right), vice president and managing editor of The Wall Street Journal. Alecia Swasy (right), business editor, represents the organization.
Scott Finn (left) and Eric Eyre (right) of The Charleston (WV) Gazette, celebrate their win in the small newspaper category.
Institutional Investor's Hal Lux (right), magazine category winner, is commended on his achievement by Michael Carroll, editor (left), and presenter, Sue Herera (center), co-anchor of CNBC'S "Business Center."
The commentary category winner, Jerry Flint of Forbes (right), was lauded by presenter, Richard C. Wald (left), consultant at ABC News.
Presenter Matthew Winkler (fourth from left), editor-in-chief for Bloomberg News, acknowledges the accomplishment of The Wall Street Journal's Jared Sandberg, Susan Pulliam, Gregory Zuckerman, Rebecca Blumenstein, Deborah Solomon and Shawn Young (left to right except Winkler and Hays). Carrick Mollenkamp is not pictured, and Laurie Hays, editor for technology (far right), accepts for the organization.
Stephen Labaton of The New York Times (right), receives acclaim for winning the beat writing category from presenter Allan Sloan (left), Wall Street editor for Newsweek.
Winner in the news services or online content category, Jon D. Markman of CNBC on MSN Money (center), is honored by presenter John Hillkirk (right), managing editor of the Money section of USA Today and Mark Pawlowsky, editor in chief, who accepts on behalf of the organization.
ABC News' winners in the short form television category (left to right) are: Rhonda Schwartz, Jill Rackmill, Chris Vlasto, Gerilyn Curtin and David Scott. Brian Ross and Simon Surowicz are not pictured.
Presenter Mark Morrison (left), managing editor of BusinessWeek, praises the work of Craig Cheatham (center), Mark Hadler (right) and Andrea Torrence (not pictured) of KMOV-TV (CBS affiliate, St. Louis, MO), winners of the long form television category.
The large newspaper category winners, D | 1,262 |
Today was a little tougher to think of things I<|fim_middle|>. So, without further ado, I start my list. | 'm thankful for. It wasn't a horrible day but I was tired and my head hurt and I felt sick and was bored. Which is when I really need to think harder of things I'm thankful for. So here is my attempt at today.
I just started reading a book that a good friend sent to me a couple months ago. She is also going through a hard time, though different than me. Life has its hardships in different forms. I don't know why I didn't start it sooner but for some reason it got pushed around and hidden under a pile of things in my laundry room. Yes, books in my laundry room. Serves me right to not clean and organize enough that I misplace a book for 3 months. Oh well. Back to the book. It's called One Thousand Gifts and is written by Ann Voskamp. I'm only on Chapter 3 but so far I'm liking it. It makes you think and I like books that make me think. One of the things that has really grabbed my attention in it is learning to be thankful. Learn to give thanks. Thanks for everything in your life, for the gifts that God has given you. To be content with your life where it is at, content in every situation. She quotes Philippians 4:11-12. I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. Learn to be content, learn to live fully, learn to give thanks.
I want to be thankful for my life, for what I have. She then started a list of 1,000 things she loves. That is a lot of things and I don't know if I can quite list that many but I want to start a list of things I'm thankful for. I'm going to try and add to it daily and I want to do it on my blog so that it can be a reminder to me. I have a good life and I need to learn to be thankful for it. The key word there is learn | 449 |
Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an article on the steps American cities are taking to improve their cybersecurity: More U.S<|fim_middle|> Organisations are wisely taking steps to increase cyber- resilience. One of these steps is clearly the increasing adoption of cyber-insurance coverage. Beyond the monetary coverage benefits, organisations should make sure they are maximising the benefits of their policy by being aware of other benefits such as access to cyber technologies and services.
Beyond this, city, state, and local governments should look to use, share and take action with threat intelligence and consider partnering with an MSSP. Just taking these steps can go a long way in improving cyber-resilience. | . Cities Brace for 'Inevitable' Hackers. The consensus is clear: cyber-attackers are increasingly targeting cities, and cities are increasingly looking to cybersecurity insurance to mitigate this risk.
However, while cybersecurity insurance is undoubtedly necessary, the benefits are largely reactive, unless cities make the effort to take full advantage of the policy and implement other cybersecurity reduction efforts in their cybersecurity operations, such as using and sharing threat intelligence or working with MSSPs (managed security service providers) to plug any gaps.
Cities and government organisations have access to a wide variety of personally identifiable and sensitive information that is attractive to attackers. Increasing electronic transaction capabilities mean that cities and governments have access to and are storing an increasing amount of sensitive data.
Cities and government organisations have access to a wide variety of personally identifiable and sensitive information that is attractive to attackers.
At the same time, cities are increasingly seen as great targets for attacks, given their lack of cybersecurity defence capabilities. Almost four in ten (38 per cent) local governments use technology that is at least one generation out of date, and less than half have cybersecurity insurance, according to a 2016 survey of CIOs for jurisdictions in the US.
While access to sensitive data is a lure for hackers, it's not the only one. For example, earlier this year the City of Atlanta was the victim of a ransomware attack. In this case, the goal of the attacker wasn't to access sensitive information but to disrupt the city's operations to drive a ransom payment to alleviate the pain.
It's also clear that influencing and disrupting political processes is another clear goal of cyber-attacks that target state and local organisations. Through 'election hacking', nation-state hackers deal blows to the integrity of the election process by accessing, stealing and even changing voting information.
Regardless of the goal of attackers, it's clear that cyber-attacks result in increased risk and exposure for cities and local government organisations. This risk includes both monetary and non-monetary impacts, like the organisation's reputation. The latest estimates suggest that it cost Atlanta $17 million to recover from the ransomware attack.
The use of cyber-insurance is not only more popular and necessary than ever before, but it is also becoming a board-level requirement.
The cyber fight is far too large for any one organisation to go it alone. Using actionable threat intelligence is now a required element of cyber-defence for individual organisations. When this threat intelligence is shared between a network of cities and governments, more threats are detected, and the benefits are multiplied.
The use of threat intelligence and information-sharing is becoming more critical in security frameworks like NIST Cybersecurity Framework. To this end, state and local governments also work with MS-ISAC (Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center). MS-ISAC provides relevant and actionable threat intelligence to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. Specific to the topic of election security, organisations should also participate in the Elections Infrastructure ISAC.
While cities like Los Angeles can afford to staff and operate their own security centre, other cities, towns, and state and local governments are grappling with a shortage of skilled security staff. Cybersecurity defence is now a 24/7 job, and it's not economically viable or practical for most organisations to staff a 24/7 security monitoring operation on their own.
In this area, partnering with an MSSP makes sense. MSSPs provide a wide array of services that range from full IT security outsourcing to augmenting an internal IT security effort with 24/7 monitoring. MSSPs can also provide access to and advise organisations on next-generation cyber defence.
Cyber-insurance is an interesting area because it bridges the C-suite and cybersecurity ranks within organisations. While there tends to be a lot of focus on the coverage side of cyber-insurance policies, it is important for organisations to ensure they are aware of all the policy benefits they have access to.
For example, as a part of its cybersecurity policy insurer, AIG offers a range of cyber technologies and services that policy-holders can access for free or at reduced rates. Because cyber-insurance is often more driven from the C-Suite side of the house, many cybersecurity departments may not be fully aware of everything they have access to with their cyber-insurance policy.
This is worth exploring to make sure you are taking advantage of everything that comes with your policy.
Cities, state, and local governments are increasingly the targets of cyber-attacks. This is not going to change.
As the City of Houston CISO, Chris Mitchell said: "compromise is inevitable." | 921 |
Maureen Rawson had a vision of an English county website - the types of information it should contain, how it should be structured, and how it should be presented to the world. What an outstanding job and service Maureen has performed in producing the Kent Genealogy website. I urge anyone with Kent, England ancestry to "get thee hence" to Maureen's website and bookmark it immediately.
The icing on the<|fim_middle|> on the additions. If you have Kent ancestors you just cannot do without making repeat visits to this site. If you are considering setting up a County-based website I highly recommend adopting the model that Maureen has produced. Well done, Maureen! And, on behalf of Kent ancestry seekers everywhere, I thank you for the dedication and vision you have demonstrated in producing and maintaining Kent Genealogy.
© 2002-2015, Ancestry Solutions, all rights reserved. Please respect that all content, including text, images, and patterns are property of this web site and its owner unless noted otherwise. No part of this page or web site may be reproduced either in part or in its' or their entirety in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission of Ancestry Solutions, its' assigns, successors, and the author hereof. | website cookie, though, is that this site is entirely free to access and to use. Here, you will find no hidden gimmicks, no hidden fees and no hidden agendas to sell you anything, except that which comes by way of pop-ups from Rootsweb.
The Kent Genealogy site contains hard data in the form of transcripts and extracts - census, parish registers, directories, tax rolls, voter's polls, County quarter sessions, prisoner indices, apprenticeships, settlements, removals, illegitimacy examinations and more. The crowning achievement comes by way of transcripts and extracts of over 4,100 pre-1858 Kentish Wills and Will Abstracts and over 1600 entries from Kent Inventories written during the period 1642 to 1699. A Google search facility is available on this site so that the entire site can be quickly searched from one entry box.
Contributions to this site have come from many individuals. Maureen, as well, has diligently and dedicatedly contributed many Maidstone-focused and other resources. Links have also been included to Kent local (village, town, city) websites and to independent family websites that have Kent ancestors.
Maureen keeps this site fresh and active. I visit the "What's New" section at least once per week to catch up | 273 |
Homemade ice pops are our favorite snack at home! We are always trying new flavors and looking for fun molds. Mixed berries ice pops are so yummy and full of health benefits!
Berries are great antioxidants and eating mixed berries ice pops can help improve your health, protect your hair, your skin and prevent certain diseases. Fresh is always better but frozen (unsweetened) berries are a good substitute during the off-season months — and just as nutritious!
I was out shopping for a small glass container and found new molds that my son is now super excited about. You can find Monster Fun Ice Pop Molds by MSC<|fim_middle|> right off without having to run warm/hot water first. They are a little bigger than the orka molds but they are not super large pops. Our orka molds have silicone covers so they come right off always!
Mixed berries ice pops are so delicious! I couldn't resist having one too! Refreshing, natural and satisfying as always! | – Set of 4 online too.
I read recently that adding a bit of sugar to homemade ice pops makes them softer. One of the problems with my homemade ice pops is that they come out a bit hard. I will follow the advice and see what difference it makes in the texture. I know that adding sugar will not be the smartest idea to our homemade healthy treats but still by far better choice than store bought versions full of high fructose corn syrup, chemicals and artificial colors. Hey, we all need a little bit of sugar in our lives right?
Blend all ingredients together. My Vitamix is the best blender for making smoothies. Try the blend to see if it needs a little more honey/sugar depending on how sweet you like your ice pops. Remember that when frozen, ice pops will loose some of the sweetness so take that into consideration.
We are using our new molds, aren't they fun? This recipe will make about 8 small mixed berries ice pops and about one cup of smoothie. We also used our Orka Molds (our favorite molds). They are small and easy to clean, great for small children. We will see how the new molds work and if they are easy to remove once they are frozen.
Freeze the ice pops for a couple of hours and then enjoy your mixed berries ice pops while they last! for more ice pops recipes, please see my Great Snack Idea: Ice Pops! post.
Success! The ice pops came out perfect! Not "rock hard" with the help of a little sugar. The monster ice pops are great! Came | 324 |
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August 30, 2022 12:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI]
Notification of Sources of Distributions
Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on August 31, 2022, and for the fiscal year 2022 year-to-date are as follows:
Estimated Allocations for August Monthly Distribution as of July 31, 2022:
Net Investment
Net Realized
Short-Term Capital
Long-Term Capital
Return of Capital
$0.0339 (73%)
Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of July 31, 2022, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022:
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Devon Noel Lee
Nick Jonas Interview Reveals Why Family Histories Should Include Many Perspectives
Do you remember your childhood accurately? Does someone else possibly have some insight that can make your personal history more interesting?
The truism that there are two sides to every story played out perfectly in an interview
Kevin Jonas, Sr. did with his son Nick Jonas, on the "Legendary with Kevin Jonas " YouTube channel.
Nick's father interviewed him and asked questions that a traditional podcaster or show host wouldn't consider.
At one point, Kevin said something so profound related to the topic of my video. He said, "I can't wait to ask you about your perception. Because I know my side of it, and we've often talked about all these sides and recollections to our stories."
I especially love the statement, "all these sides and recollections to our stories." In other words, Kevin seems to feel that there are many sides to the recollections of our stories.
Nick, his son, will have one view, and he will have another.
The interview is a discussion of those varying recollections. I highly recommend you watch it from an eye toward what, as family historians, we can learn from this conversation.
Should Personal Histories include stories from our loved ones reflecting on our lives?
Thanks to this interview, I have considered the question, "should personal histories include more stories from our loved ones reflecting on our lives?"
Thanks to this interview, we can see something pretty interesting. Kevin Sr asks Nick about his earliest musical memory. He says,
"I don't remember the moment I first sang or, uh you know, heard music or fell in love with music. But my memory is about a bit of a rebellious streak as it relates to music. And that was like jumping into the pit that the drum kit was in at CF and I [Nick] Bible College that you taught at and went to my mom and all that."
Isn't it interesting that Nick is inserting a little bit of context in his setting?
He told us the college in which his father taught at!
Really great job, Nick! I wish all of our relatives would do that!
Watch this video to hear the clips from Nick and Kevin's interview and the<|fim_middle|> the drums in Camp Rock 2.
Are there any similarities?
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Since this is a family history writing channel, what tips do I have for you?
First, write your stories with your memories.
Then, begin asking relatives to contribute their memories.
If you're writing a personal history, you'll ask for memories about yourself.
When writing a family history, you'll ask for memories about a shared ancestor.
For instance, I grew up far away from my grandma. The memories I have are of a visiting relative who tagged along to several events that I participated in.
By contrast, my cousin Boomer has one of my favorite stories about Grannie.
When Boomer graduated from Annapolis and was preparing for his Navy assignments, Grannie gave him an odd and humorous present. You'll have to watch the video to learn what it was.
The story about her life would be hollow if I only wrote about my grandmother from my perspective.
I could also include memories of my youngest cousin, who lived with my Grannie in her home during her childhood, that story will differ even further. She'll know the day-to-day Grandma, especially at Gran's end of life.
To sum up, learn from the Kevin and Nick Jonas's interview.
Notice how they share other stories, and you gain great insight into both men from the perspectives of themselves and the other person.
Apply those lessons to your family histories and see how transformative this tip becomes.
write compelling family history
Unlock Your Memories BEFORE Writing a Personal History
Why Your Personal History Is Terrible and How to Fix It | full commentary from this blog post.
Nick continued, "I went down there, and I was banging on the drums. And I think it was two or three, yeah. And that's my first music memory is, is not like, you know, doing it the right way but just playing and having fun enjoying it."
By contrast, Kevin Sr shared this memory, "Our memory is so emotional for us. We would wake up.And when you would wake up, we would hear this Angelic high voice travel through the house."
Nick remembers banging on drums.
And his father remembers him singing sweetly.
As family historians, what are your takeaways?
Multiple Perspectives Reveal the Deeper Character
Nick likely doesn't really remember what his father remembers, yet that's how Kevin Sr remembers his son.
Both stories tell you about Nick's involvement in music from an extremely early age - both the sweet and rebellious aspects of his character.
Then, we can consider Nick as a young adult and speculate (since none of us are close enough relatives) how much of the sweet or rebellious streaks are part of his story today.
In fact, one would wish you could see pictures of young Nick beating on the drum set
and compare it to him banging | 253 |
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This database currently includes the results<|fim_middle|> type. Analysis of the database indicates good coverage of excipients relevant to real-world drug product formulations and tested element profiles consistent with ICH Q3D recommendations. The database includes the results from multiple analytical studies for an excipient and thus incorporates within it an indication of both excipient supplier and batch-to-batch variability as well as any variability associated with the different testing organisations and methods employed.
The data confirm the findings of earlier smaller studies that elemental impurity concentrations in excipients are generally low and when used in typical proportions in formulated drug products are unlikely to pose a significant patient safety risk. The database is now in active use as one line of evidence in ICH Q3D risk assessments. | of 26723 elemental determinations for 201 excipients and represents the largest known, and still rapidly expanding, collection of data of this | 33 |
Beta testing has become increasingly important as software has become increasingly complex. Software operations once took place in a kind of ivory tower environment, not any more<|fim_middle|> quality communication between developers and testers. Efficient testing depends on building an efficient working relationship between testers and the rest of the development team. Ultimately, testers and developers need to work together if the application is to be successful. That requires clear and concise communication from the first documentation right through to the final user experience. | . IT has now become a part of everyday life. Software is now ubiquitous and controls everything from driving cars to ordering pizza. And this spreading of digital technology into every corner of life has made beta testing a vital part of software developed. Yet, there are issues which come up often and must be handled in order to provide an effective software development cycle. Here are a few of them.
There is a tendency to run functional tests in isolation. Operations such as printing and input or output are tested in isolation rather than as part of a series. It is sometimes forgotten, or at least under emphasized, that various functions happen together as a sequence of steps. Testing each element individually in isolation doesn't demonstrate that all elements can work smoothly together.
The combination of the application and third party software is often under tested. The main reason for this is that configuration testing can get expensive, as it requires the maintenance of different operating systems and applications needed as part of the testing process. This can cause configuration testing to be underutilized in an effort to save money.
There have been a number of examples of attempting to reduce testing costs by turning customers into beta testers. While this may be workable if customers know what they're getting into, it's not what should be done first. It places too much emphasis on user experience when users are not professional testers. The result is constant rework and patching that eventually turns users into regression testers. This goes around and around, causing more and more trouble and expense, as well as bad public relations. Ultimately it becomes more expensive than beta testing with trained testers. If you are going to bring in customers, bring them in properly by presenting them with functional software that needs as little patching as possible.
Just as beta testing can be underutilized, it is also possible to recruit the wrong customers. While it's okay to invite customers into the beta testing phase, remember that these may not represent your target niche. People who are eager to download new software don't usually represent the majority. Most people would prefer to wait until the application has been proven. While inviting beta testers is certainly useful, it should be remembered that the kind of people who download beta versions are much more tolerant of bugs. They may not even report minor glitches that the more pragmatic general public might consider annoying or even cause for rejecting the application entirely.
Whether beta testing is done by customers or not, there is no substitute for trained UX testers. Testers should be able to understand possible problems and special cases, and should be experienced enough to spot subtle interactions that programmers might miss. Even then, test designs should be reviewed by more than one person. There is no substitute for a second set of eyes.
All of these issues can be overcome by maintaining | 551 |
N S Harsha
Gathering Delights / Centre for Heritage, Arts and Text<|fim_middle|> Centre for Heritage, CHAT, N S Harsha, Valencia Tong
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Tucked away among industrial buildings in Tsuen Wan is the Centre for Heritage Arts and Textile (CHAT). Located at The Mills, a former textile factory which has witnessed the development of Hong Kong throughout recent decades, the centre historicises the role of fabrics and textiles through its programmes. At Gathering Delights, a solo exhibition by Indian artist N S Harsha, curated by CHAT co-director Takahashi Mizuki, visitors are greeted with almost 200 sewing machines lined up along the corridors surrounding the second-floor atrium. On each machine of the installation Nations (2007-19) is a flag of a different country in the United Nations; threads in colours including red, blue, orange and green are woven in all directions over the supporting metal structures, signifying
the interdependent nature of international diplomacy.
The Mysuru-based artist's paintings and sculptures examine the geopolitical order of countries such as India, delving into labour practices while highlighting traditional culture. Inside the main exhibition area, an acrylic-on-canvas triptych, which shares its name with the installation, echoes the subject-matter in two-dimensional form. Sewing machines with colourful national flags form neat rows and fill the canvas in the middle, whereas the two canvases on the side depict the same arrangement but with certain flags and machines missing. The portrayal of the disintegration of a global platform in this era of complex political conflicts shows the vulnerability of collectively held ideals, which depend on nations' participation.
Nations by N S Harsha, 193 foot-operated sewing machines, acrylic on canvas, dimensions variable, 2007-2019. Courtesy the artist and Gallery Chemould.
Also part of the exhibition is mixed-media work that juxtaposes quotidian and celestial symbols. In Ascent or Descent to Reality (2019), the artist places a horizontal golden bamboo ladder between vertical strips of black cloth. Wooden clips hold the suspended cloth from above and planet motifs adorn the surface of the cloth. In another section of the gallery, Gathering is Evil (2007) mixes calligraphic forms with etched bronze plate on wood. An abstract, seated, skeletal figure rests among chair symbols; the closer the chairs are to the figure, the more disoriented they are. Perhaps this is the visualisation of the absurdity and the destructive influence on the public of collective rationales.
The highlight of the show is immersive installation Star Gazers (2010/19), which prompts visitors to reflect upon the notion of community literally and metaphorically. Upon stepping into an area where the floor is covered entirely with patterns composed of a crowd looking upwards, viewers find themselves among the group of people when they look at a mirrored reflection above.
In a world where sociopolitical factors shape national boundaries and determine how populations connect collectively, the exhibition is a timely exploration of our place in the world and the universe.
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Emails. They never seem to stop, and it's easy to get buried in them. But there are some people out there who have their inboxes under control no matter what. Their secret? They've mastered seven key skills to effectively manage their daily email deluge and get more done.
They set aside time daily to deal with emails.
Choose several windows of time each day to tackle your inbox and focus on responses. Depending on their jobs, some professionals take five minutes at the top of each hour to deal with their messages or put aside time each morning and afternoon to deal with their emails. Block off time on your electronic calendar for dealing with email daily so meetings or any other distractions keep you away from handling your email. By making time on their daily calendar to deal with email, they increase their overall productivity because they aren't worried about it while writing that big report.
Take a quick look at your inbox and some messages just naturally jump out at you: emails from your boss, a key client or sales prospect. Open them and respond right away; touch it once and be done. Wait for more time in the day to read the emails from your favorite retailers.
Depending on your job, there may be key frequently used statements and phrases. Format those and plug them in your emails; it will save you time. For example, if you receive a lot of proposals as part of your job, you can create a message like this: "Thank you for contacting me and sending me your proposal. I will look at it and get back to you as soon as I can." If you use this standard response, you'll cut down on the amount of time<|fim_middle|>.
They leave emails with links to articles and videos for later.
These emails usually take more time and are often sent for your information (or entertainment). Save some time every day – maybe in the mid-afternoon when you're looking for a little break – to click on these emails and read the articles or watch the videos. Once you're done viewing, you can respond to the sender if necessary or just click delete.
By following these easy steps, you'll be able to handle email effectively and spend more time focused on getting your work done. | spent on email.
They aim to respond within 24 hours.
This may sound easy, but as more emails come in, messages get pushed down and can easily be forgotten. Make it a goal to respond within one business day to all messages that come in.
They don't respond to every email.
They remove themselves from unnecessary subscription lists.
Truly effective email managers do not sign up for daily newsletters, blog updates, and alerts on their social media accounts. They utilize other tools, such as RSS feeds or a blog reader to keep track of their favorite blogs and information sources. And what about emails from retailers plugging their wares? Use a separate email to handle all those requests and browse through when you have time. That way, you won't be distracted by the latest sale at your favorite store when you should be responding to a request from your boss | 173 |
Food on Film: Chocolat (2000)
Directed by Directed by Lasse Hallström
Single mother and expert chocolatier, Vianne and her daughter, Anouk move to a small French village, which is a devout Catholic community. They open a chocolate shop during Lent, opposite the Church, and they are open on Sundays. What could possibly go wrong?
I<|fim_middle|> (pun intended) with the gorgeous, Juliette Binoche and a handsome ponytailed, Johnny Depp.
Food is a common ground that connects us all, it has the power to make people feel welcomed and can warm the heart as well as fill the belly. Chocolat is perfect viewing this Easter long weekend, just don't over do it and end up crying into your pile of bunnies and tin foil like the gentleman at the end of this scene.
Chocolat, Directed by Lasse Hallström, 121 minutes, 2000
Good for those who
Love their chocolate and grown men named Johnny.
All the ooey gooey chocolate preparations; have your choccies on stand by!
Ultimate chocolatey decadence with this dessert-shake from Johnny Pump. | like to see a film where the protagonist is a woman who dresses well, shakes up the status quo and is a sorceress in the kitchen who dishes out happiness. What's not to love?
Chocolat (2000) explores similar themes to previous Food on Film episode Babette's Feast – rigid morality, temptation and those who communicate through the pleasures of food and the love of sharing it with others. But this time there's more eye candy | 93 |
My elementary school did not encourage hard work or commitment. Anyone who exhibited these traits was targeted. So, for the first six years of my academic life, I found myself the victim of harsh bullying. High school changed everything, though. I thought a<|fim_middle|> the principal, pacing like a caged animal, a predator. When we finally reached him, he exhaled a curt "this way," and we followed.
The entire wing of the school was pitch black, except for his room. There was a tall wooden table with three short chairs placed around it. When we sat down, our shoulders were barely above the tabletop. The principal on the other hand, brought over a tall stool and loomed over us from the other side. Before I or my parents could utter a word, he shot down my plan.
This was just another roadblock. I thought to myself, screw seat time, and planned to do it anyway. The next few months were, without a doubt, the most hectic of my life. I collaborated with teachers without the knowledge of the principal in order to acquire textbooks and be administered tests. I studied everything on my own, from 7 am to 7 pm, every single day of the week. I documented each hour of my work into over a dozen binders. It was arduous, but I steamrolled through my assignments without a second thought.
In August, three days before the final examinations began for summer courses, I walked right back into the principal's office with all my materials and no more fear. He was not expecting me this time. I placed all sixteen of my binders side-by-side on his tactic table until its entire surface was covered. He paged through my binders in disbelief. I had everything I needed. The documented "seat time," test grades proctored by his own faculty, and recommendation letters from them too. A hungry predator no longer stood before me. Instead, there was a tiny mouse.
I most certainly was not. After taking the exams, I went back to my high school. With credits in hand, there was no question about readmission. Returning to my friends was surreal; it felt like no time had passed. It was a true victory.
Last spring, I graduated with my class, my friends, my brothers, on time. Walking across the Eastman Theater stage was an experience like no other. As we entered the grand hall, my school's band began to play "Pomp and Circumstance," a tune I'll never forget. I felt sick for the entirety of the ceremony, until my name was called. As I was handed my diploma, clad in my school's traditional white tuxedo, it became clear: high school was over. I worked hard to graduate and was lucky to have experience this with my friends. I had spent time at the grindstone, and I had toiled away at each roadblock. My old principal was right again; it was worth it. I had found my home. | small, all-boys, Jesuit school, would be the same, but the bullying stopped. In fact my peers became my family. My high school spanned six years, 6-12th grade, and for my first year there everything was perfect. My classes were superb, and my friends were even better. Over time it would become more than just school for me. It would become a solace, my home. After years of unhappiness I had found my place. That is, until the fall of eighth grade when I became seriously ill.
My stomach felt as if it was burning. Sharp pains stabbed at my abdomen every second. It was too much. I could not walk, much less attend school. Every doctor we went to had no explanation. So, for months, I laid in my bed alone, isolated. These months turned into years and my school had no choice but to expel me due to my absences. It destroyed me. I had lost my health, my friends, and my school, which was my second home, but I still had Eastman Theater.
Eastman Theater is one of the most prestigious places in my hometown. The word "palace" would be a better description for the venue. It is adorned with ornate brick and mosaic. At the center of it all is a massive chandelier with hundreds of small crystal beads refracting light into every corner of the hall. With dimmed lights the chandelier glows a burning orange; a thousand sunsets condensed into a single drop. I can see it so clearly. Eastman Theatre was the pinnacle of my high school career, and it was my dream to walk across that stage. Eastman Theatre is what kept me going.
I pushed through a total of two years with my illness until I was finally treated, but I was still two years behind my graduating class. They would be entering tenth grade in the fall, and I was stuck in eighth. My plan was to catch up, to study all the content from eighth and ninth grade over summer break, take the final exams offered by my public school district, then present the credits to my high school and get re-enrolled. The idea was crazy, but I had to try. I would not settle for anything less.
My parents were supportive of my decision and scheduled a meeting for the three of us to speak about my plan with the principal of the local public school. As we entered the building for the meeting, my plans began to feel impossible. Strangely, a meeting with one man scared me more than the pain my illness caused for the last two years. It was summer, so the halls were empty, adding to my anxiety. My parents and I were walking through a strange and unfamiliar ghost town. Around the corner, there was a long, dark corridor with thin, tall windows lining the right wall, with the only light coming in from their small slits. It was something out of a horror film. At the end of this hall stood | 609 |
<|fim_middle|> from Spotify after I made this playlist, I replaced her recordings with alternatives, and left her links there, let's hope Spotify brings them back soon. | It's the Children's Day, let's celebrate it by introducing one of the most beloved-by-kids composers of all time.
Franz Liszt might be best known for his flamboyant and bombastic showpieces, like the Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 in Tom and Jerry, or the finale of Les Preludes that introduced many cartoons. Personally I find his quiet, introspective music much more interesting. The largely contemplative tone poem Orpheus was his son-in-law Richard Wagner's favourite for that reason, the two large scale sacred works, Via Crucis and Christus are some of Liszt's most daring and original compositions I've heard, and deeply moving. I also collected many reflective solo piano pieces in the playlist, like The Blessing of God in Solitude, The Fountain of the Villa d'Este and, of course, the majestic B Minor sonata, by some of the best Liszt interpreters like Claudio Arrau. Sadly Iren Marik was removed | 202 |
John M. Mason<|fim_middle|> and the Institute for Advanced Studies in Transportation Engineering and Management.
Dr. Mason earned a Ph.D. in civil engineering from Texas A&M and, prior to joining the Penn State faculty, was a civil engineer working on various highway design and safety projects. Dr. Mason is also a professional engineer licensed in Pennsylvania. | Jr., Ph.D.
Dr. John M. Mason Jr., an alumnus of Penn State Harrisburg, returned to lead the campus after having served as vice president for research and economic development at Auburn University in Alabama.
In his role at Auburn University, Dr. Mason served as the chief research officer and provided leadership for strategic research and economic development initiatives and also served as the president and CEO of the Auburn Research and Technology Research Foundation.
Dr. Mason also served as an associate dean of the Penn State College of Engineering from 1997 to 2008, during which time he led strategic and programmatic development within the college. During his time at Penn State, Dr. Mason was also a professor of civil engineering and director of the Pennsylvania Transportation Institute | 155 |
Rachel is extremely responsible and smart with great common sense. She absolutely loves animals and pets. She would be a great, caring, loving pet sitter.
Growing up, my family always had a<|fim_middle|> members of my family, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I work a part time job during the week but have open and flexible availability otherwise, and I want to fill my time by caring for dogs.
I would like to know the dog's general temperament and composure. I love all breeds.
3 years, 5 mo. old, 60 lbs.
4 years, 4 mo. old, 10 lbs.
We'll walk around local trails and parks, go to the dog park, and just generally explore Fort Collins together. | family dog whose life I was extremely active in. Almost 3 years ago, I adopted my own 2-month-old lab puppy, and she has changed my life. We love to go to the park and to go on hikes together; we also love to lay on the couch & watch Netflix. While I don't have any professional pet care experience, I have real world practice caring for my dog as well as all of our family dogs. Dogs have always been | 93 |
Lots of early mornings this weekend but it was necessary to experience the most of Positano in one day.
So we woke up early and hopped on a few buses. When I tell you I though we were going to roll off of a cliff into the ocean, I am not exaggerating. The buses came so close to all of the cliff edges around Positano and made small Italian roads look even smaller as they made three and five point turns around every bend.
At one point we even got stuck since a car was trying to go up when we were going down. Let me just say that the side mirror might've needed some fixing after that.
ANYWAY. Arriving by bus gave us the most beautiful views of the ocean, and of Positano from above.
Walking down toward the beach we walked under the most magical greenery covered walkway that gave me the feeling of being in a magical world.
Along this walk<|fim_middle|> just as big as what our meals came on. It was what she wanted… and more so we helped her finish it.
From the water, you see the amazing hillside covered with buildings. It almost looks as if it will never end. Perfect for a little exercise before lounging on the beach. This was exactly what we did before getting a chair and relaxing. Since Positano is known for their lemons, I bought a couple of bottles of limoncello to bring back to the states.
I also picked up a few watercolor post cards to send back to family.
Then it was time to chill. My friends and I decided to buck up and pay for lounge chairs on the beach. Since I am so fair it was important to me to not get too much sun. No one looks good with a bright red burn now and wrinkles later on in life.
I fully embraced the natural hair this since we were swimming in the ocean every day, and it was awesome. Before snoozing for a little we had a daiquiri to keep us cool. It was a hotter day for sure and the rock sand was burning our feet going back and forth to the ocean! Birkenstocks, necessary. | way I also picked up a silver ring with a cute little moonstone in it! Just a little something to remember Positano by. I always am looking for things to bring home from everyplace I travel.
For breakfast, since we were ready to chow down on a plate of food, we found a little place with a view of the water called Capricci. We ordered our meals and my friend ordered bacon thinking she was going to get a little side. But no. She got a huge plate that was full of bacon, | 109 |
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When devout Catholics visit Rome, there are seven so called Pilgrimage churches to visit. If there were seven pilgrimage sites in motorsport, let there be no doubt the Nurburgring Nordschleiffe would be one.
The Nurburgring was a built in the twenties as part of a large government sponsored building project implemented in a rural, undeveloped part of Germany to provide work and economic stimulus. In France and Italy, motor racing could take place on closed public roads. In Britain and Germany this was not legally possible, and the Nurburgring was designed to emulate the challenge of racing on the road. The Nordschleiffe has around 200 corners, and winds through dense forest with a total length of fourteen miles.
In the eighty years since it opened, cars have changed beyond recognition, but the circuit remains a supreme challenge for man and machine.<|fim_middle|> just driving around. The next step – practicing, learning lines, working out how to be smoother – requires other visits. There are local companies which rent cars set up specifically for the ring; I also have a hankering to do a lap or two on a sportsbike. More to follow…..
It's awalys a pleasure to hear from someone with expertise. | It's not just the length, it's the character; long, fast, sweeping sections end in unexpected slow turns; many parts of the circuit look the same, so it is easy to forget where you are; often one corner will immediately lead into a second slower one; it has been designed to catch you, and the car, out, and there isn't likely to be any runoff area if you have got it wrong.
Often, it rains. The dampness hangs between the trees. Indeed, parts of the circuit can be wet whilst others are dry. Motor sport has always been about competition with others, but also the course, and one's own fears – no other circuit open today delivers this challenge like the Nordschleiffe.
First the Germans, next the Japanese, and recently even US car manufacturers have developed road cars there; it seems the German forest still provides better real world feedback than computer simulations alone can. Today, the circuit is a one way toll road. It being Germany, there isn't a speed limit. So you buy a ticket, and drive round. With other members of the public. If that sounds a bit frightening, it should, and I was afraid.
For some years BMW have run a loss leading marketing program at the Circuit, known as the Ring Taxi. BMW provide M5s, a competent chauffeur, and the experience is the fastest way most people will ever lap the track. This translates to you and two mates sat in a four door middleweight sedan which looks and feels similar to a million others currently appearing on a motorway near you, but doing speeds you would expect only to do in a brain out moment on a sportsbike or on the runway at Heathrow.
My first non-Play Station lap was aboard the Ring Taxi; I can highly recommend this. Our driver, Fritz, was an ex-DTM driver, who has done "more than a thousand laps" of the track, on two and four wheels. He had a laconic manner, and perfect, Germanicized English. We may have been nervous about the on and off rain, and the two trashed 911s on wrecker trucks in the paddock, but Fritz was unphased. Away from the toll booth, Fritz pushed the M button on the wheel, giving the M5 it's full 507hp, set the wipers on double speed, and helped me adjust my passenger seat heater settings, as the M5 built beyond 150mph.
Noticeable to me was that despite his skill and his 1000 laps, Fritz had been caught by surprise.
Nor was it only me who was apprehensive; no-one in the group wanted to ride with me, as I began my first solo lap. The experience is nothing like driving on the road – the lack of on-coming traffic, and breadth of the course ensures that, however it is also nothing like other tracks I have driven due to the sheer length and challenge.
I had done a few dozen practice laps on a Play Station I bought especially for the purpose (my wife was appalled, and decided she was a Play Station widow after coming home from a weekend away and finding a feedback steering wheel and pedals attached to the coffee table), the idea being that I had some idea where the track went over the next brow. The standout from these sessions was that even in the very slowest cars ( e.g a Corsa 1 litre, even a 30hp Diahatsu pick up) I was able to have obvious "you're not walking away from that one" prangs. Sections on the game which are flat ( i.e. pedal to the metal ) most certainly are not in real life – not just for me with my small gonads, Fritz also confirmed this. Overall, the feeling of space and the flowing nature of the course means it is easy to gather too much speed.
My intention was to go out and have a sighting lap; regenmeister I am not. The experience with Fritz had been sobering. As I left the toll booth, I noticed they have a map of the circuit showing where yellow flags are being waved – this is the international motor-racing symbol for a section where there has been an incident, and you should go slow. At no point in the day, when I looked at it, was the course incident free. Infact on each of the 3 laps I did, I saw someone who had had a little spin, or slide off into the barrier. I am sure this was only because conditions were wet, and none of the incidents I saw were serious – the only injuries were clearly going to be to wallets and pride.
The idea is that slower traffic stays right, so others can pass on the left, and in practice this works quite well. I was surprised to come upon people even on my initial lap. I daresay the Playstation laps were paying dividends. I did have a moment of unexpected understeer – I knew it was coming ( Fritz had said it would come, and the M5 had understeered at least 5 feet) but it was much worse than I expected; another in the group had an exciting and wholly unexpected Dukes of Hazzard style tail slide at quite high speed, the take away being that the traction control allowed more leeway than expected….
Second time around, I had more confidence, in that I knew where I could use full throttle, but also less in that I was beginning to realize how much easier it was to get caught out than I had anticipated. In a front drive car, in many of the turns you can be hard in the gas long before the apex of the turn, and none more so than the Karrussel. The banked section was originally for drainage; however, Rudulf Carraciolla, Mercedes-Benz #1 Grand Prix driver for much of the 30s, showed you could lap faster driving on the part of the track designed for drainage, and this line has since become part of Ring lore. The knack is enter slowly, find the groove and then you can accelerate pretty aggressively throughout the turn – I had the Alfa Brera I was using understeering out of the guttering in a most satisfying way. And no unexpected moments, either.
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Opinion: Celebrating a Legacy of Love - "Rent" Turns 20
By: Ashley Innes
Tags:<|fim_middle|> people together. It is their connection to one another and their love for one another. "Rent" is more than a play. It is something that gets inside of your soul and makes you feel. It makes you experience joy, anger, sadness, hope and love. It taps into the core of the human experience.
Everyone is out here trying to make it and live life the best they can. Whether you are male, female, black, white, gay, straight, or anything in-between, it doesn't matter. Whether you are HIV-positive or -negative, it doesn't matter. We are all trying to live the best life possible. And the best way to do that is to lead with love. "Rent" reminds us of that. So ask yourself, how do you measure a year? Happy 20th Anniversary, "Rent," and thanks for changing my life.
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Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes… How do you measure, measure a year? Those are the opening lyrics to "Seasons of Love," the signature song from the Tony award-winning musical "Rent." The acclaimed Broadway show tells the story of a diverse group of impoverished friends struggling to make it in New York City's East Village in the midst of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the mid 1990s. It's now been 20 years since "Rent" premiered on Broadway, and it can still be seen on stages across the country still captivating audiences both young and old.
I have seen the play at least five times, and when it was released as a major motion picture in 2005, I saw it in the theater probably another six times. I own a DVD copy of the movie, as well as a DVD version of the last Broadway production. In short, I'm a fan.
When "Rent" premiered in 1996 it was an instant hit and received critical acclaim. It also took home the Tony award for Best Musical. The show was groundbreaking, and its impact on pop culture can't be denied. It showcased sexuality, relationships and gender expression in a way that many had not seen before. It also launched the careers of Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel, and Jesse L. Martin, all of whom have gone on to star in Broadway plays, major motion pictures and television shows. It is a production that focused on serious topics such as HIV/AIDS, started new conversations about sexuality and gender expression, and still managed to be thoroughly entertaining. Not to mention that the story was a realistic portrayal of who was living in New York City and dealing with HIV at the time. The majority of the cast was and continues to be people of color, and one-half of the characters portrayed identify as queer. A mainstream production focusing on these topics and characters, and actually portraying them honestly and realistically is a feat within itself, and sadly something we don't get enough of today.
When I think about my passion and desire to work in the HIV community, I realize it is not just one single moment that defines me, but a series of moments in my life that have formulated my passion.
Seeing "Rent" for the first time was one of those moments. The first time I learned anything about "Rent" was my senior year of high school. "Seasons of Love" was chosen as our graduation song. I had never heard of the song or the play. After reading what "Rent" was about, it seemed like something I would be interested in. The following year, when I was in college, I got the opportunity to see the play for the first time. To say I was moved would be an understatement. I was transformed watching that production.
While I have never lived in poverty, been addicted to drugs or lived with HIV, I felt an intense connection to the characters. There was love, loss, hope, gays, lesbians, bisexuals, drag queens, and a lot of great music. It was amazing to see LGBT people, women and people of color portrayed with such depth and dignity. The same-sex couples were real, and they were in love. It was like I had known these people and their struggles all my life, but I was just now fully realizing it. I cried watching that production. Like everyone else, I mourned the loss of a beloved character. But I also cried because I was celebrating my own awakening and the love and hope that "Rent" provided. I was starting to find myself, my community, and my passion. It's that feeling you get when everything falls into place. You know exactly where you should be and what you should be doing. "Rent" did that for me. It just felt like home.
On the surface, Rent may just seem like a play about people with HIV. But in reality it is so much more. It is about embracing people for who they are and meeting people where they are. It is about realizing that it is not their station in life that brings | 829 |
Use of electronic medical records may result in better tracking of childhood obesity rates, new study finds
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An Ontario research team led by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) examined the use of electronic medical records to track rates of overweight and obesity in children.
TORONTO – As childhood obesity continues to be a major public health issue in Canada and around the world, emphasis is typically placed on obesity interventions and prevention programs in early childhood. With limited data available on obesity rates in young children, it is suspected that the actual prevalence of this issue may be higher in Canada than has been previously documented.
In an effort to explore alternate forms of data collection in this field, an Ontario research team led by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) examined the use of electronic medical records to track rates of children who are overweight and obese. They found that nearly 85 per cent of family physicians in Ontario whose practices contribute to the Electronic Medical Record Administrative data Linked Database (EMRALD) documented height and weight at well-child visits. The findings suggest this approach to obesity surveillance may be feasible on a larger scale, and may eventually be used to determine which children may benefit from interventions. The research is published in the Feb. 16 online edition of the journal Canadian Family Physician.
"We know prevention and early intervention are important in addressing the problems of overweight and obesity in children, and as health-care providers we routinely collect this important data, but we need to have a better understanding of how to use this clinical data to ensure that evidence-based interventions reach children, and how to monitor our progress overall," says the study's lead author, Dr. Catherine Birken, Paediatrician with the SickKids Team Obesity Management Program (STOMP), Staff Paediatrician and Scientist at SickKids. "Electronic medical record surveillance using valid and reliable data from primary health-care visits makes good sense, as young children see their primary care provider frequently during the early years of life."
Ont<|fim_middle|> primary care visits using the World Health Organization (WHO)'s 2014 Growth Charts for Canada.
In this cross-sectional study, the research team used the EMRALD database (housed at ICES) for Ontario children from birth to age 19 who had at least one well-child visit between January 2010 and December 2011. Using height and weight measurements from their most recent well-child visits, the researchers classified them as overweight or obese using body mass index (BMI) and the WHO's growth reference standards. Results were compared by age group, sex and visit type.
The findings include:
Of the more than 28,000 well-child visits during the study period, nearly 85 per cent had both height and weight documented across most age groups;
Obesity rates were significantly higher in:
one- to four-year-olds compared with those under age one;
10- to 14-year-olds compared with five- to nine-year-olds;
Boys aged one to four and 10 to 14 had higher obesity rates compared with girls in the same age groups.
The researchers tracked rates of overweight and obesity in Ontario children and found:
In children five to nine years old, 9 per cent were classified as obese, and 23.7 per cent as overweight;
In 10- to14-year-olds, 12 per cent were classified as obese, and 31.8 per cent as overweight;
In 15- to 19-year-olds, 9.4 per cent were classified as obese, and 28.7 per cent as overweight;
In children under one, 2.3 per cent were classified as obese, 12.1 per cent as overweight;
In children one to four years old, 6.1 per cent were classified as obese and 26.1 per cent as overweight.
"Accessing data through electronic medical records appears to be a useful tool to improve population-based surveillance practices in monitoring overweight and obesity rates in children," says the study's senior author, Dr. Astrid Guttmann, Staff Paediatrician and Associate Senior Scientist at SickKids, and Chief Science Officer and Senior Scientist at ICES. "To make this tracking method more comprehensive, standards should be developed to include other relevant data, including health- and weight-related behaviours."
Future research would study the validity and reliability of using electronic medical records to conduct population-based surveillance and to evaluate interventions with a larger sample size of primary-care practices, including paediatric practices, in Ontario and Canada.
Birken is also Associate Professor of Paediatrics and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto.
Guttmann is also Associate Professor of Paediatrics and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto.
The study is funded by ICES and SickKids Foundation.
This paper is an example of how SickKids is contributing to making Ontario Healthier, Wealthier and Smarter. www.healthierwealthiersmarter.ca.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world's foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada's leading centre dedicated to advancing children's health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada's most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally. Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized child and family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system. SickKids is proud of its vision for Healthier Children. A Better World. For more information, please visit www.sickkids.ca. Follow us on Twitter (@SickKidsNews) and Instagram (@SickKidsToronto).
About the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES)
The Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) is an independent, non-profit organization that uses population-based health information to produce knowledge on a broad range of health care issues. Our unbiased evidence provides measures of health system performance, a clearer understanding of the shifting health care needs of Ontarians, and a stimulus for discussion of practical solutions to optimize scarce resources. ICES knowledge is highly regarded in Canada and abroad, and is widely used by government, hospitals, planners, and practitioners to make decisions about care delivery and to develop policy. For the latest ICES news, follow us on Twitter: @ICESOntario.
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deborah.creatura@ices.on.ca | ario children typically have nine well-child visits with their primary care provider in the first 24 months of life, followed by annual visits until age 19. National and international child health organizations already recommend the standardized measurement of height and weight at | 49 |
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Consequences by Duncan Battman
Production by CHADS won the Best Senior Production award at the Wilmslow One-Act Festival, 2017
Style One-act play. Single interior set. A very theatrical presentation, without being melodramatic. Contains unsavory language (and murder, and policemen).
Synopsis A young policeman and his older sergeant discover a dead body, along with a letter that casts new light on a long closed case. A case that the sergeant worked on a young PC, which may have resulted in the wrong man being jailed and dying in prison.
A Controlling Interest by D.S. Warner
Roles Minimum Male roles = 2. Minimum Female roles = 2. Minimum total with doubling = 4. Minimum total without doubling = 4. No chorus. The characters are all young adults.
Style One-act drama. Single interior set (could easily be done as a 'black box' presentation).
Synopsis Ryan brings his new girlfriend back to the house he shares with his university friends, James and Charlotte, setting off a chain of events with, ultimately, tragic consequences.
CosPlay by Damian Trasler
Roles Minimum Male roles = 4. Minimum Female roles = 1. Minimum total with doubling = 5. Minimum total without doubling = 6. Chorus. The chorus is optional, but could add a lot to the piece.
Style One-act play. Two settings but a simple set design will allow an easy switch between them.
Synopsis The boss wants everyone concentrating on the big presentation, but excitement has gripped the office - this weekend is HeroCon, and people are planning their costumes! It soon becomes clear that what you wear on the outside can hide the real you.
The Coven's Convention by Stephen Mercer
Style A one act comedy with a single (living room) setting.
Synopsis The staid and unchanging routine of the bucolic village's committee, chaired by the fearsome Wilhemina, is brought suddenly to life as new member Andrew suggests a fund raising pop concert. As the horrified Wilhemina starts to lose her grip on the committee, the meeting descends into startling revelations and recriminations.
Cracker's Christmas by Jilly McNeil
Style A one act farce with a single (dining room) setting.
Synopsis A typical family Christmas dinner as tensions rise on the arrival of Aunt Delphine who must be kept apart from her sister Aunt Daphne as the two have been estranged since Daphne 'stole' Delphine's boyfriend forty years ago. The family descend into ever decreasing circles until the truth is revealed.
Crackerjoke Writer by Paul Richards
Style One-act play with plenty of acting challenges. A black comedy about comedians who are just not funny. Single set (with no specific set requirements) and simple props. Contains swearing.
Synopsis There is a comedy pit, where unfunny comedians are held captive. That's where Ade finds himself, despite thinking that he's the next big thing in comedy<|fim_middle|> face him.
Crossing The Line by Pete Benson
Performance by Weighton Young Players won the East Riding Section of the All England Theatre Festival, 2019, also picking up best actress, best director and youth section awards.
Roles Minimum Male roles = 5. Minimum Female roles = 3. Minimum total with doubling = 8. Minimum total without doubling = 14. No chorus. All characters are aged around eleven or twelve except for Victor Marriot who is an adult at least forty years old.
Style One-act drama for a youth theatre or mixed company. Single (minimal) set. Contains minor bad language.
Synopsis Playing games has brought a group of children together in a barn, where they hear how Susan killed an injured cat to put it out of its misery. Then they discover a wanted criminal, shot and on the run. He'll let them go, as long as Susan stays. He needs her help with something.
The Cruise by Liz Dobson
Style A one act poignant comedy with a single (sewing factory) set.
Synopsis Recently widowed Vera is retiring after a lifetime of work at the same factory and has mixed feelings about her future. Her colleagues are supportive as she reminisces about her past but there is a final shock for them that no-one expected.
The Crying Dame by tlc Creative
Style One-act comedy play, single 'committee room' set.
Synopsis A regular committee meeting of the Southern Sudbury-Regis Drama Club is rudely interrupted by one of the society members who has some strong ideas about the next pantomime. Little do they know just how far he is prepared to go!
Feedback Click here to find out what other customers said about this script. | . He has one chance to break out with a new act and it depends on deadbeat failure, Bunny.
Criss Cross by Karen Ankers
Style One-act drama in a single, untidy living room set. (Includes discussions of self-harm.)
Synopsis Donna's worried about her son Jamie. Since his father died, he's been moody and quiet, even for a teenage boy, and she's found blood on the bedsheets in his room. She's learned a little about self-harm from the internet, but she has to find the courage to | 115 |
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Updated 18 Nov, 2007 after consultation with my the marketing expert, my wife.
Last week, I was in charge of this undergraduate class and I suddenly realised that a number of the students were using the words 'consumer' and 'customer' interchangeably. Guess this is true for a lot of people on the street. However, I have on some occasions come across some academics making the same mistake at academic conferences as well.
As used in marketing terminology, there is a huge difference between the two concepts. The term 'Customer' refers to individuals or households that purchase goods and services generated within the economy. On the other hand, a 'Consumer' is someone who uses the products or services.
At a glance, there doesn't seems to be any difference but if you examine closely, there is. For example, A mother who does<|fim_middle|> mother is a customer and a consumer at the same time.
You might have come across the term B2B and B2C. B2B refers to Business-to-Business transections. For example, Tesco buys goods from Procter & Gamble in bulk. On the other hand B2B refers to Business-to-consumer transection. For example, I go to Tesco and buy Duracell batteries. For those who did not know, Duracell is owned by P&G. | the shopping for the family in a supermarket is a customer. She and the rest of the family sit down at the dining table to eat the food she has bought and they are all consumers. The | 39 |
What is Ownership?
Jennifer Ocampo Published: March 5, 2015 Categories: Ownership Tags: Egypt · spring2015
Jennifer Ocampo
Professor Morris
Art History 351: Ancient Art
A question one must consider when thinking about ancient art is what is ownership? Does ownership have to do with the land that something was found on or the person who found it? Art historians have been debating for centuries whether or not it is right to take ancients artifacts from their original land and place them in a foreign gallery space, and both sides make some pretty valid points. Some historians, like Chaille Long, believe that the culture in which a piece of art is made for belongs to that land—i.e. ancient Roman art should remain in Italy and ancient Egyptian art should remain in Egypt. The other side, including historians like James Cuno, argues the benefits of putting ancient art in a museum like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York or the Louve in Paris—educational reasons, safety, preservation, etc. Which side is right? And who are we to judge?
In Chaille Long's article Bring Back the Obelisk! he writes about Cleopatra's Needle, an ancient Egyptian obelisk that was taken from it's home land and placed in Central Park in New York City over a century ago. He writes extreme passion, emphasizing his dismay of the United States ripping the statue away from its true home. He says of it, "Cleopatra's Needle upon our shores can never be other than a reproach. It was rudely torn from its base as the inspiration of some private and vulgar enterprise as yet concealed. It is not a gift to the nation, though the Department of State has permitted its consular agent to act in a semi-official capacity in its acceptance (Long 411)." As Americans, this statue does not belong to us. Since its plantation on American soil it has been neglected and is starting to rot. It deserves to be where it belongs.
There are certain benefits in removing an ancient piece of art from its original home and into an encyclopedic museum. For example, in James Cuno's article The Case<|fim_middle|> Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York work tirelessly to protect and preserve each precious piece of art that comes through their doors. The question of ownership is a hard one to answer, but there is one thing we know—we must work to protect this artwork. | Against Repatriating Museum Artifacts, he argues that, "museums encourage curiosity and promote a cosmopolitan worldview (Cuno 22)." Seeing art from many different cultures all right next to each other is an educational experience that you cannot find outside of the museum. Like Long who fell in love with Cleopatra's Needle and wrote so passionately about how it needed to return to its homeland, Cuno describes his infatuation with a certain alabaster bust from the ancient Near East that he found in the Louve. Had it stayed in Iran there is a good chance that it would be destroyed—either by the human hand or natural forces. If the Museum had not preserved it, then it would be lost to us and the writer would not have fallen in love with ancient art in quite the same way.
It is important to understand the history in which an artifact came from. As art historians, we should consider culture, understand religious values, and preserve it as much as we possibly can. Although Long presents a valid argument about keeping an ancient artifact in the land in which it belongs to, we also need to consider how much protection it is getting by staying in a museum space. Places like the Louve in Paris, the British Museum in London, and the | 258 |
Chris Minard netted a hat trick and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton overcame a 16-4 shots disadvantage in the third period to escape with a 4-3 road win over Houston on Sunday before 7,752 fans at the Toyota Center.
Minard, who was reassigned from parent-club Pittsburgh earlier in the day, now leads the AHL Penguins with 10 goals and 16 points on the season.
Tim Wallace also scored for the Penguins, Jeff Taffe contributed three assists, and Janne Pesonen added a pair of helpers.
Penguins goaltender John Curry earned the win with 34 saves on 37 shots.
Krys Kolanos<|fim_middle|> win in his first action of the season, stopping 19 of 20 shots in net.
The loss brought an end to the Crunch's four-game winning streak.
Cory Schneider posted a 27-save shutout as Manitoba rolled on with a 4-0 road win over Peoria at Carver Arena.
The Moose are now 4-0-0-0 on their seven-game road swing and have won eight straight games since dropping their first two of the season.
Jason Jaffray and captain Mike Keane each posted a goal and a helper for Manitoba, while Michel Ouellet and Guillaume Desbiens added tallies.
Schneider picked up his first shutout of the season and moved to 6-1-0 overall in his sophomore pro campaign. | , Jon Insana, and Marco Rosa all scored for the Aeros in a losing effort.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton went 2-0-0-0 on its two-game trip to Texas. The Pens will conclude a stretch of seven straight road games overall with an 11a.m. game at Bridgeport on Wednesday.
Albany stormed back from a 3-0 deficit to take a 4-3 road win over Bridgeport at the Arena at Harbor Yard.
Brett Carson brought the River Rats within 3-1 before the second period was out, and Nick Dodge, Nicolas Blanchard, and Michael Ryan all scored in the final stanza. Ryan finished with two assists for a three-point afternoon.
Albany snapped its six-game winless skid (0-4-1-1).
Max Pacioretty netted the decisive goal in the fifth round of the shootout to give Hamilton a 3-2 road win over Toronto at Ricoh Coliseum.
Yanick Lehoux and Brock Trotter also scored in the shootout for the Bulldogs, while netminder Marc Denis stopped three of five Toronto attempts after making 30 saves through regulation and overtime.
The teams were scoreless through two periods before Hamilton's David Desharnais and Toronto's Jeremy Williams exchanged goals in the third period.
Tim Stapleton and Brent Aubin netted shootout goals for the Marlies.
Philadelphia squandered a 3-0 lead but eventually prevailed in a shootout by a 4-3 final over visiting Hershey at the Wachovia Spectrum. The Phantoms have now won four straight games.
John Laliberte netted his first two goals of the season for the Phantoms, and Boyd Kane scored his fourth in the last two games against the Bears. Philadelphia took a 3-0 advantage into the third period.
But Hershey rookie Oskar Osala scored a pair of goals in the third, and Mathieu Perreault tied it with 1:57 left in regulation.
Patrick Maroon scored twice in the shootout for Philadelphia, while Laliberte also scored. Phantoms goaltender Jean-Sebastien Aubin stopped four of six Hershey attempts.
Joey Crabb broke a 1-1 tie at 10:32 of the second period, and it turned out to be the decisive goal as Chicago took a 2-1 win over Syracuse at Allstate Arena.
The Crunch grabbed an early 1-0 lead when Tom Sestito tallied a power play goal at 6:41 of the opening period, but the Wolves' Steve Martins tied it at 12:53 with his first goal of the campaign.
Wolves goaltender Robert Gherson earned the | 568 |
Since 1982, The Brown Derbies have graced the time-honored walls of Brown University in Providence, RI. From Baton Rouge to Beijing, from San Francisco to Switzerland, from Wayland Arch to the White House—the Derbies have established a renowned international, domestic, and on-campus presence since our founding.
The oldest uninterrupted tenor-through-bass a cappella group on campus, the Derbies are known for our energetic performances, expert musicianship, and unique sound. We sing tunes ranging from '80s hits to modern pop, entertaining a wide variety of audiences united by a common love for Beyonce.
The Brown Derbies enjoy a rich history in music and performance. We have recorded thirteen studio albums, six of which are available on Spotify and Apple Music. Through engaging and lively performances, we have redefined traditional perceptions of a cappella and carry a diverse repertoire that enables us to perform for a wide variety of audiences and settings.
In September 2017, we released our latest album, Unaccounted For. Check it out on Spotify and Apple Music!
Every year during winter recess, the Derbies migrate from Providence to share music, perform workshops, and engage with audiences worldwide. Annually alternating between domestic and international tours, the<|fim_middle|> the link above if you're interested in having us sing for your event!
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We kicked off 2018 with an 11-day tour of Europe! Starting off in London, the Derbies sang for the American School in London and for the Brown Club of the U.K., before being shown around the city by QMAC A Cappella from Queen Mary University. After taking in the rich history of England, we flew to Switzerland and travelled to Leysin, where we were hosted by Leysin American School. During our stay there we engaged in numerous concerts, Q&A sessions, and even travelled to the neighboring town of Gstaad to perform for Institut Le Rosey. After skiing in the Alps and eating copious amounts of fondue we flew to Barcelona, wrapping up our tour exploring the Sagrada Familia and the vibrant culture of Spain.
January 2017 took the Derbies to the American South. We started our tour in Baton Rouge, singing with the LSU Tiger Tenors and enjoying the finest fried food Louisiana has to offer. We then traveled to New Orleans where we spent our days with Tulane's Green Envy and the nights on Bourbon Street listening to jazz and eating grilled gator. We then headed west to Austin, Texas where we enjoyed the best BBQ of our young lives. Finally, we wrapped up tour at a beach house in Galveston, recharging for the spring semester and preparing to return to snowy Providence.
In January 2016, we wrapped up our winter break with a tour of China! We started off in Beijing with a performance at the beautiful American Club of Beijing. Between gigs we took in the country's extensive history by visiting the Ming Tombs, Tiananmen Square, and of course, the Great Wall of China! After a high-speed overnight train to Shanghai, we had an amazing time singing for Qibao Dwight High School and Shanghai American School, while taking in the city's nightlife and many, many pork buns.
The Derbies absolutely love performing - especially when there's a cheese platter involved.
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momstown Winnipeg<|fim_middle|>inkle on the lawn at night, the moon will make it sparkle bright...is completely adorable~!
So cute! What a great idea. I'm going to do this with my son. He will love it! Thanks for sharing! | : Don't forget to feed Santa's Reindeers! See how to make Reindeer Food.
Don't forget to feed Santa's Reindeers! See how to make Reindeer Food.
This past weekend we had our Holiday Party with momstown Winnipeg moms. Santa came to visit and left some Reindeer Food for the kids to leave outside for when he comes on Christmas Eve with his reindeer. He reminded the boys and girls that the reindeer need to be fed too, not just Jolly Old St. Nick! We always leave milk and cookies for him but forget about all the hard work the reindeer do.
Look Santa is in the background!
So after the party we had a few extra bags and my daughter decided to leave some out just in case the reindeer stopped by early. Luckily it is all natural, because the bunnies ate some of it.
If you want to make some at home for your kids all we put were oats, sugar, and coloured sugar (sugar mixed with red food colouring). Santa told me he found these cute bags at the Dollar store too! Or you can use ziploc bags.
Send us a photo on our facebook page when you're kids are sprinkling the reindeer food out on Christmas Eve!
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When Castration was accepted
Parallels between castration 200 years ago
and circumcision today
Ahi! Pera lo spietato
Genitor, che primiero
Tentò di ferro armato
L'esecrabile e fiero
Misfatto onde si duole
La mutilata prole!
- Giuseppe Parini
L'evirazione
Ah, may he perish,
That father who, first
Armed with his knife,
Attempted the loathsome
Cruel deed that crippled
His suffering son
"Emasculation"
Like circumcision, castration was practised from ancient times. It was probably first performed on enemy captives to prevent them reproducing. It was then used as a punishment for sexual crimes, and as an extreme form of austerity for priestly castes. Persians, Indians, Chinese and Arabs have used it. In China and India it has served as a crude kind of sex-reassignment surgery. The hijra of India are commonly called "eunuchs" though many may be born intersexed. It is still practised today among certain Ethiopian ethnic groups.
Greeks and Romans traded widely in eunuchs from Africa and Asia. It had been observed that castrated animals were usually more docile and easier to domesticate, and it was a logical step to the use of castrated and more managable slaves for unpleasant tasks.
Certain pagan cults adopted castration, especially the cult of Cybele which required emasculation for its priests. From the start of the Christian era the Church severely condemned it, and openly attacked figures such as Leonce of Antioch and Origen who had chosen to castrate themselves.
Better known is the widespread castration in the Muslim world, notably of the eunuchs of the harem, responsible for the chastity of the Sultan's wives and guaranteeing his paternity of their children. Shortly before the capture of Constantinople, the Byzantine Empire was the first to make public use of eunuch singers in the churches.
...the whole of medieval Europe was concerned to a greater or lesser degree with the phenomenon of castration. It was still used in various places to torture prisoners and also to punish men who had committed crimes and rape [sic]. The medical profession, too, did not hesitate to use it, mistakenly as a rule, to cure or prevent certain illnesses such as leprosy, madness, epilepsy, hydrocele, gout and various inflammatory conditions. For a long time also it was claimed as a cure for hernia. This was one of the many pretexts put forward by Italian families in order to justify the operation during the golden age of castrato singers. In France castration remained very common, although it was not used for the same musical purpose. Statistics drawn up in 1676 by the Société Royale de Médecine mentioned more than five hundred cases of boys castrated because of hernia in the single diocese of Saint Papoul near Carcassonne. [Like circumcision for "redundant prepuce and phimosis"!]
- "The World of the Castrati"
by Patrick Barbier
The castrato voice has been described as having "the pitch of a woman with the power of a man", but other factors were at work, such as the shape of the castrato's larynx and ribcage, and the long years he had spent studying special techniques of breath control and voice production.
The "golden age" of castrato singers (called "eunuchs" while training, and then "sopranists" and "contraltists") lasted from the beginning of the 17th Century to the beginning of the 20th, during which time castrati were admitted to the Papal Choir. The operation was committed almost entirely in Italy, but the singers were in enormous demand throughout Europe, both for church choirs and opera.
Some gained a fantastic following, more than comparable to today's rock stars, and enormous wealth and power. In 1645, Queen Christina of Sweden called a truce in the war with Poland so that the sopranist Baldassare Ferri could be brought to sing for her. The most famous, and arguably the best, was Carlo Broschi, "Farinelli" (1705-1782), who has become the subject of an opera, a novella and a film ("Farinelli, Il Castrato", Belgium 1994, available on DVD and VHS from Amazon.com).
A personally charming man (when many castrati were understandably bitter) with enormous technique and artistry, Farinelli travelled widely, spending 22 years as the right-hand man to King Philip V of Spain, first curing the king's depression with his singing. The artistic climate of Spain in this period was known as "Farinellism".
It is not known how many boys were castrated for music's sake, but about 1780 there were more than 200 in chapel choirs in Rome alone, so the total over those two centuries must have run into many thousands - not all of whom succeeded as singers.
The fiction was maintained that only those boys who asked for it were castrated, but the idea that a seven-year-old could begin to understand the implications of the operation, especially when visions of wealth and fame were dangled before him, is and was ridiculous. Farinelli's operation was allegedly made necessary by the kick of a horse.
Opium was used as an anaesthetic, or the carotid arteries in the boy's neck were compressed briefly, rendering him unconscious. The death-rate from haemorrage or infection following castration is estimated at 10-80%, depending on the practitioner.
The letter of Charles de Saint-Evremond (c.1685) encouraging a young page called Dery to be castrated bears some creepy similarities with arguments for circumcision today:
"Clumsy and coarse people have been talking to you bluntly about having yourself castrated: an expression so ugly and so detestable that it would have revolted anyone less sensitive than you. ["Don't call it 'mutilation.'"] As for me, ... I shall try to obtain what is best for you in a less unpleasant way, and shall indicate as gently as possible that you must have yourself "rounded off" by means of a minor operation which will ensure the delicacy of your complexion for a long time and the beauty of your voice for ever ... The advantages that follow the operation are widely recognised today, and if Monsieur Dery in his natural state could have one mistress, Monsieur Dery when rounded off could have a hundred. [Castrati were popular among noblewomen, partly because of their sterility, and they were able to have sex to some extent.] ... You will have no wife, so you will be exempt from something very bad, You will be happy at at having no wife, happier still at having no children. Monsieur Dery's daughter would get herself pregnant, his son would get himself hanged and, what is most certain, his wife would make him a cuckold. Protect yourself from all these calamities by one swift operation; you will remain devoted entirely to yourself, proud of such a small advantage that will make your fortune and cause everyone to be your friend.
A popular story that Italian castrators commonly advertised their services on signboards (the way circumcisors do in the Philippines) has never been confirmed. Although castrati were worshipped, castrators always risked being excommunicated.
It is striking how well-forgotten the importance of the castrato in 17th and 18th century music has become. Gregorio Allegri was a castrato, and his famous Miserere was written for castrati to sing in the Sistine Chapel. Mozart wrote several operatic<|fim_middle|>922. (A 1903 recording of his voice is available on CD from Amazon.com, where samples may be heard, but he was neither the best nor at the peak of his powers.)
Will it take another hundred years before most people look on the circumcision of boys with something like the horror with which we all now view their castration?
Mainly based on "The World of the Castrati" by Patrick Barbier
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Intersexuality | roles for castrati, and Exultate Jubilate especially for the castrato Rauzzini. (In The Abduction from the Seraglio he assigns a deep bass voice to the eunuch Osmin as a joke.) Gluck created Orfeo ed Euridice in 1762 with the castrato Guadagni in the role of Orfeo, whose aria Che faro is still popular today. Guadagni (whom Watkins Shaw coyly calls a "male alto") was also the first person to sing the alto solos of Handel's Messiah, such as "He was despised". All these are now sung by boys or women.
Objections to castration were mainly visceral: that it destroyed virility, that it was "against nature", that it was blasphemous. Outside Italy, music lovers deplored the affectation of high-voiced eunuchs singing heroic male roles. Unsurprisingly, the human right of the boy to retain his bodily integrity contrary to his father's wishes carried little weight before Tom Paine wrote The Rights of Man. Unsurprisingly too, many castrati were estranged from their parents, Mustafà exclaiming, "If by chance I learnt at this moment that it was my father who reduced me in this way, I would kill him with this knife."
Not all resented it. Carestini and Salimbeni are reported to have laughed at the pity of intact people. Like many circumcised men today, they didn't miss what they'd never enjoyed.
Castration was condemned by Voltaire and Rousseau, but defended by Stendhal, in familiar terms.
If it is possible, let us allow the voice of shame and humanity to be heard, the voice that cries out against this infamous custom...
Dictionnaire de Musique: Castrato, 1819
As for the beautiful voices of Italy, the stupid attitude of our little philosophes will probably diminish our pleasures for a long time to come. These gentlemen have been preaching the message that a little operation performed on a few choirboys was going to turn Italy into a desert: the population was going to die out, the grass was already growing in the via Toledo; and what of the sacred rights of humanity!
Stendhal (Marie Henri Beyle)
Lives of Hadyn, Mozart and Metastasio
Castrati faded from the operatic stage early in the 19th century with changing tastes, but they continued in church music throughout the century. Pope Leo XIII ruled in 1902 that castrati would not be admitted to the Sistine Chapel, though those already there would be allowed to stay on. The last, Allesandri Moreschi, left in 1913 and died in 1 | 588 |
Being assigned to a new project is an exciting time as a business analyst,<|fim_middle|> all decisions about change.
When appropriate, leading user acceptance testing efforts completed by the business community to ensure that the software implementation meets the needs of business end users.
All of these efforts help the implementation team fulfill the intended benefits of the project and ensure the investment made realizes a positive return.
Your technology team can deliver a beautiful shiny new solution that theoretically meets the business objectives, but if your business users don't use it as intended and go back to business-as-usual, your project won't have delivered on the original objectives. Business analysts are increasingly getting involved in this final phase of the project to support the business.
Analyzing and developing interim and future state business process documentation that articulates exactly what changes need to be made to the business process.
Training end users to ensure they understand all process and procedural changes or collaborating with training staff so they can create appropriate training materials and deliver the training.
Collaborating with business users to update other organizational assets impacted by the business process and technology changes.
This step is all about ensuring all members of the business community are prepared to embrace the changes that have been specified as part of the project.
A lot happens throughout the course of a project. Business outcomes are discussed. Details are worked through. Problems, big and small, are solved. Relationships are built. Change is managed. Technology is implemented. Business users are trained to change the way they work.
In this flurry of activity and a focus on delivery, it's easy to lose track of the big picture. Why are we making all these changes and what value do they deliver for the organization? And even more importantly, are we still on track? Meaning, is the solution we're delivering actually delivering the value we originally anticipated?
Nothing creates more positive momentum within an organization than a track record of successful projects. But if we don't stop and assess the value created by the solution, how do we know if we are actually operating from a track record of success?
After completing this step, it's likely you'll uncover more opportunities to improve the business which will lead you to additional projects. And so the cycle begins again!
We'll discuss all 8 steps in a lot more detail as part of our BA Essentials Master Class. As a participant in The BA Essentials Master Class, you can earn 12 professional credits and learn how to master any kind of project as a pro. There is a step-by-step approach to being successful as a business analyst and I'd absolutely love to teach it to you! | but it can also be nerve-wracking. You might be wondering what exactly is expected of you, what deliverables you should be creating, and how to guarantee success on your project.
In this article, you'll learn about the 8-step business analysis process that you can apply whether you are in an agile environment or a traditional one, whether you are purchasing off-the-shelf software or building custom code, whether you are responsible for a multi-million dollar project or a one-week project.
Depending on the size and complexity of your project, you can go through these steps quickly or slowly, but to get to a successful outcome you must go through them.
First, take a look at this process flow below which shows how the 8 steps fit together and how you might iterate through them on a typical business analyst project.
Now let's look at each of the 8 steps in more detail.
Often as business analysts, we are expected to dive into a project and start contributing as quickly as possible to make a positive impact. Sometimes the project is already underway. Other times there are vague notions about what the project is or why it exists. We face a lot of ambiguity as business analysts and it's our job to clarify the scope, requirements, and business objectives as quickly as possible.
But that doesn't mean that it makes sense to get ourselves knee-deep into the detailed requirements right away. Doing so very likely means a quick start in the wrong direction.
Taking some time, whether that's a few hours, few days, or at the very most a few weeks, to get oriented will ensure you are not only moving quickly but also able to be an effective and confident contributor on the project.
Determining the primary stakeholders to engage in defining the project's business objectives and scope, as well as any subject matter experts, to be consulted early in the project.
Understanding the project history so that you don't inadvertently repeat work that's already been done or rehash previously made decisions.
Understanding the existing systems and business processes so you have a reasonably clear picture of the current state that needs to change.
This is where you learn how to learn what you don't know you don't know, so to speak. This step gets you the information you need to be successful and effective in the context of this particular project.
It's very common for business analysts and project managers to jump right in to defining the scope of the project. However, this can lead to unnecessary headaches. Uncovering and getting agreement on the business needs early in a project and before scope is defined is the quickest path forward to a successful project.
Reconciling conflicting expectations so that the business community begins the project with a shared understanding of the business objectives and are not unique to one person's perspective.
Ensuring the business objectives are clear and actionable to provide the project team with momentum and context while defining scope and, later on, the detailed requirements.
Discovering the primary business objectives sets the stage for defining scope, ensuring that you don't end up with a solution that solves the wrong problem or, even worse, with a solution that no one can even determine is successful or not.
A clear and complete statement of scope provides your project team the go-forward concept to realize the business needs. Scope makes the business needs tangible in such a way that multiple project team participants can envision their contribution to the project and the implementation.
Defining a solution approach to determine the nature and extent of technology and business process changes to be made as part of implementing the solution to the primary business objectives.
Drafting a scope statement and reviewing it with your key business and technology stakeholders until they are prepared to sign-off or buy-in to the document.
Confirming the business case to ensure that it still makes sense for your organization to invest in the project.
Scope is not an implementation plan, but it is a touchstone guiding all of the subsequent steps of the business analysis process and tasks by other project participants.
Your business analysis plan will bring clarity to the business analysis process that will be used to successfully define the detailed requirements for this project. Your business analysis plan is going to answer many questions for you and your project team.
In the absence of defining a credible and realistic plan, a set of expectations may be defined for you, and often those expectations are unrealistic as they do not fully appreciate everything that goes into defining detailed requirements.
Detailed requirements provide your implementation team with the information they need to implement the solution. They make scope implementable.
Without clear, concise, and actionable detailed requirements, implementation teams often flounder and fail to connect the dots in such a way that delivers on the original business case for the project.
Effective business analysts consciously sequence your deliverables to be as effective as possible in driving the momentum of the project forward. Paying attention to the project's critical path, reducing ambiguity and complexity, and generating quick wins are all factors to consider when sequencing your deliverables.
On a typical project employing a business analyst, a significant part of the solution involves a technical implementation team building, customizing, and/or deploying software. During the technical implementation, there are many worthwhile support tasks for you to engage in that will help drive the success of the project and ensure the business objectives are met.
Reviewing the solution design to ensure it fulfills all of the requirements and looking for opportunities to meet additional business needs without increasing the technical scope of the project.
Updating and/or repackaging requirements documentation to make it useful for the technology design and implementation process.
Engaging with quality assurance professionals to ensure they understand the business context for the technical requirements. This responsibility may include reviewing test plans and/or test cases to ensure they represent a clear understanding of the functional requirements.
Making yourself available to answer questions and help resolve any issues that surface during the technical design, technical implementation, or testing phases of the project.
Managing requirements changes to ensure that everyone is working from up-to-date documentation and that appropriate stakeholders are involved in | 1,191 |
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Game Design - Spring 2007Assignment 3 - Due: February 2, 2007
Spider Solitaire is one of the classic Solitaire card games which are known as Patience in Britain. The word Solitaire is of French origin and means patience. Solitaire was played by Napoleon and Franklin D. Roosevelt and appears in the book, Illustrated Games of Patience printed in 1870 (Spider solitaire, 2007). According to the Rabin text (Rabin, 2005), Tetris is the most popular puzzle game; its frenetic pattern-matching action is an example of the puzzle genre.Being from a pre-electronic generation, I take exception to this. Playing cards and jigsaw puzzles have been around for centuries and are still very popular. I will admit that an electronic game like Tetris would be more popular in this age of technology, but more and more 50 plus game players are becoming technology savvy and the electronic versions of playing card Solitaire and jigzone.com have a growing audience. Spider Solitaire fits into the puzzle genre. Puzzles are categorized as casual games which combine pattern matching, logic, strategy, luck, and, often, time elements. In his definition of this genre, Dave Rohrl says, "A casual game is a game for someone for whom gaming is not a central focus of his or her life" (Bates, 2004, p. 71).
Comparing Spider Solitaire and Tetris, I think the time element is an important factor. Spider Solitaire can be played un-timed and Tetris can not. This greatly affects the casual setting and the flow of the games. Timed games require more intense concentration which may not be considered casual to some puzzle players. Because of the concentration needed, the flow of timed games tends to take the player's mind away from real life. The flow of an un-timed game can be just a passing of time while thinking about what is on the player's mind or nothing.
The physical play is another difference among games in the puzzle genre. Some like Spider Solitaire and jigzone.com only require a click-drag-drop action. Others, like Tetris, use the keyboard, like the arrow keys, and require a higher degree of hand-eye coordination, especially when timed. One more contrast is the varying degree of detailed graphics. Some puzzles use colored shapes and others have very detailed graphics. Spider Solitaire and jigzone.com have very detailed graphics which are dictated by the non-electronic historical versions of each. Players expect to see the pretty face cards and the beautiful scenery that they are accustom of seeing over the years. A side note, one can not glue together the pieces of an electronic version jigsaw puzzle, but they can do a screen shot and print it. The draw of a game like Tetris is not the pictures, but the action. Here again a difference in games in the puzzle genre.
At the Casual Games Summit at the 2004 Game Developers' Conference, rules for casual games, like Spider Solitaire, were identified (Bates, 2004).
Low barrier to entry: The game should be familiar or learning it should be intuitive.
Forgiving: The game should acknowledge wrong decision, but not chastise.
Short playing time: The game should be playable in a few minutes.
Highly replayable: The game must be replayable over and over without being boring.
Convenient/quick-starting: The game must start with a double click of an icon and immediately play.
Inexpensive.
The computerize version of Spider Solitaire presents ten stacks of playing cards across the top on a green screen. The top card of each stack is face-up. To start, the player clicks and drags the top card from a stack and drops it onto a card creating a decreasing sequence. A partial sequence of cards can be moved in the same manner. This is continued until there are no more moves. Clicking the stock pile in the lower right will deal a new card to each stack and the play continues. Each king-to-ace sequence will automatically move to a stack in the lower left of the screen window. The game ends when all eight sequences have been made or there are no more moves. The easy level uses only one suit of playing cards. The medium uses two, and the difficult uses four. Although a card can be move to<|fim_middle|>acey thought that Spider Solitaire was a fun and challenging game. She enjoyed the easy level more that the medium level.
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Although the medium level is rather easy to play, Spider Solitaire does take more time. The time of the higher levels can be an issue for the casual game player. Solitaire and other puzzle players are those who might sit down for a few minutes to play during a work break. They want something that is quick, fun, and that does not require them to retain information from session to session. They want to start new in each session (Bates, 2004).
Why do people play Spider Solitaire and other puzzle games? Some reasons for play puzzle games are given in Thomas Warfield's(2005) discussion of a puzzle game named Bejeweled. His comments follow:
When playing you can go into a mindless state if you like, but the game is 'not' mindless as there is room to use skill to add to your score. You can attempt to improve your score by looking ahead and trying to make moves that create multiple sequences of gems. It's up to the player how much thought he wants to put into it,.Thethe more effort, the higher the reward. But it can be played to pass the time for its own sake.In my opinion, too many puzzle games lack this feature. The genre of puzzle games is often regarded as the genre for the casual gamer, yet a lot of puzzle games rely on the notion that the player has a strong urge to beat the game. This isn't very typical behaviourbehavior for a casual gamer. Hardcore gamers might have that somewhat masochistic tendency to be spurred on by failure, just so you can say you didn't let the game beat you in the end, but most casual gamers just want a fun diversion.
Giles (Warfield, 2005) responded to Thomas saying:
The essential point here, I think, is that people are looking for a game that they can invest in as deeply (and as un-deeply, or dare I say it, casually) as they choose to. When it's against the clock, that means there has to be simple solutions alongside tough ones. When it's not against the clock, a player can still choose their level of investment - they can devote all their attention to it or, more likely, they can leave it up for all the day and just keep coming back to it. If you make the puzzles difficult AND they are against the clock, then you are making demands on the player's attention level that a casual gamer seems to be unhappy with. But, having watched my mum sit with Spider Solitaire, So Doku in the newspaper and countless other tough puzzles for hours, I don't think it's true to say that casual gamers dislike a challenge and that tough puzzles alone are a barrier.
Electronic Spider Solitaire is an adaptation of a non-technical game. This transformation to computer technology had to keep the look and feel of the original game. It had to retain the original rules. Technology, however, has allowed players to customize their gaming experience by offering rule options. The designers of the computerized Spider Solitaire have captured the visualization of the playing cards, especially the face cards, through exceptional graphics. This helps the new version to feel familiar (Bates, 2004).
I taught Lacey Montgomery to play Spider Solitaire. She found it an enjoyable experience. The familiar appearance of the playing cards aided in the ease of her to learning to play. She was able to execute the movements of the cards with the mouse without any trouble. L | 736 |
Have you recently started a new exercise regimen, particularly one that involves heavy lifting? While good for you, new exercise that your body isn't used to can<|fim_middle|>. No, they were telling you that because bad posture can lead to all kinds of alignment problems.
When you have bad posture, especially stooped shoulders, your abdominal muscles stop doing as much work, leaving your lower back to support your weight. That can easily lead to pain and pressure in the lower back.
Fortunately, if posture is the cause of your pain, there are exercises you can do to help you stand up straight and tall for the rest of your life. A chiropractor can help to re-align your back properly too, which can really help with low back pain. If you think posture problems may be causing you pain, see a professional for assistance.
Every part of the body wears out over time, and that includes the supportive discs in the spine. Degenerative discs are back discs that are literally wasting away, and they can cause severe lower back pain.
Hopefully, your problem hasn't progressed that far. If it hasn't, seeing a chiropractor like Dr Rick J Jaminet PC can help you reduce your risk and get back on a healthy track. And, if your problem has progressed, a chiropractor can recommend a qualified surgeon or specialist who can assist you.
All back problems fare better when they're caught early on, so always be sure to seek help at the first sign of pain. | often lead to lower back pain, as can unexpected strain, such as the heavy lifting involved in moving furniture or other types of strenuous activities.
The cause could simply be an exhausted muscle, or it may be more serious, like a dislocation of a spinal ligament, a sprain, or even a tear. Regardless, if your pain doesn't subside in a few days after the strenuous activity or if pain suddenly appears without an apparent cause, it's a good idea to see a chiropractor.
Growing up, your parents probably told you to stand up straight. Believe it or not, they weren't just telling you that so you looked proper | 132 |
Every year during the first weekend in June, the Friends of the Yampa in Steamboat Springs, Colorado hosts a river festival. During this, there is a downriver raft race. Last year, in 2016, we went up there with almost all our staff, and entered two boats into this race. With hard work, and some solid guiding by Justin, we managed to clinch a time good enough to score first place.
This year, we decided we needed to go back for more. We put a crew together, but the day before the race we had one of the biggest trips in AW history. So, come Saturday morning, everyone was so tired they didn't have it in them to race. The only two that were feeling up to it were myself and one of our trainers, Johnny. We used an idea that the group came up with the previous night to try to allow a group of two to be competitive in the race.
Basically, we attached two stern mount oarframes to one of our 13' boats facing each other. This would allow one guide to pull, while the other pushed and steered the boat. With registration closing at 12:30, we left Kremmling at 11:48 for a one hour drive to Steamboat. We arrived at the festival a little after 1:00PM, and were told at the registration tent that registration had closed, and we would have to try to drive up to the put-in at Fletchers pond, and ask if we would be able to get on there.
We parked at the put-in, and hurried up to talk to the race coordinator, Ken, who remembered us from last year, and told us we would definitely be able to race. We paid our entry fees ($20<|fim_middle|> nearly 20 minutes of full steam rowing. Then I hear Johnny tell me he can see the finish line. We put as much muscle as we could into the oars, and pulled in strong to Charlie's Hole- sending the boat almost vertical as we slammed into it!
After the race, we heard them announce the results- First place went to our main competition, with us finishing about 40 seconds behind them. We went over to congratulate the winners, and pick up our second place trophy(nothing), and headed back to Kremmling!
We will be back next year to try again for first place! | ! Friends of the Yampa Rock!!), and went about putting air in the boat. We drew numbers out of a hat to determine the race's start order. We got #6, and selected our team name- "The Bowless Boyz"- a pun on our boat not having a real bow and stern (front and back).
As the race had a sprint start, we lined up 6th in a long line of 17 boats that were participating, and waited for our turn to launch. The referee started us, and we sprinted carrying our boat 200 feet towards the Yampa River. We shoved the boat into the water, and got in, finding ourselves already in the bushes because we gave the boat too big of a shove starting off. We got to our seats, found the current, and began pulling the boat down river. During the briefing for the race, we were told multiple times to make sure we went to the right when the river forked,as there was a bridge that was not passable at the current water level. We were moving at a full sprint, making sure to veer right at all of the islands, when I heard Johnny tell me there was a bridge coming up. I looked over my shoulder to see a bridge that didn't look quite tall enough for our boat to make it under. We looked each other in the eyes, and decided we were going to try for it anyways.
We pulled under the bridge, and the oars had maybe an inch of spare room above them, but we made it! We continued downriver, starting to feel the effects on our muscles of | 332 |
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LOS ANGELES—David Giles, 57, began suffering from tinnitus as a teenager, when a firecracker went off near his ear. Giles says the debilitating condition, commonly known as "ringing in the ears," has grown overpowering without going away.
He is one<|fim_middle|>. Rather than machines or doctors selecting sound matches in the customary fashion, patients choose the actual sounds they hear when they sleep. When patients take an active role addressing their tinnitus, they often feel a sense of mastery and control.
"It is gratifying to see so many people experience relief from a condition that has defied a long-term solution," said Michael Baker, president and Oregon-based CEO of Otoharmonics Corp., which produces the Levo System. "Patients report the greatest improvement when they drive decisions about their treatment."
The Levo System has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for marketing in the U.S. Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is Otoharmonics' majority stakeholder.
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Web Marketing by Internet Marketing Logic | of as many as 50 million Americans suffering from tinnitus. Musicians, factory workers, military veterans and many others endure its effects, including problems with concentration, sleep, anxiety and depression.
Giles, who lives in Columbus, Ohio, traveled four hours to a doctor in East Lansing Michigan to try the Levo System, an FDA-approved technology that mimics the specific sounds of a patient's individual tinnitus. The patient listens to the sounds through earbuds while sleeping. Because the brain is most responsive to sensory input during sleep, it grows accustomed to the sounds after a few months of treatment. It is a radically different approach that retrains the brain to ignore "ringing in the ears."
New research underscores the promise of this approach.
A recently released randomized study by the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research at the VA Portland Health Care System demonstrated improved clinical outcomes for tinnitus patients using the Levo System. The study was led by James Henry, PhD.
Study participants were assigned to the brain retraining technique using the Levo System or a commonly-used white noise masking machine. Patients using the Levo System reported the greatest improvement in tinnitus symptoms and the biggest decline in cognitive-related problems. These participants also reported the most significant improvement in their enjoyment of social activities and relationships with family and friends, key quality of life indicators.
For Giles, the Levo System was a life-changer. After a 90-day treatment, he reports that his tinnitus is no longer overpowering or debilitating, and has faded to the background, allowing him to enjoy his life as he once did.
Tinnitus affects a range of people, including those who are exposed to continuous noise. It is the leading service-related disability among U.S. veterans, according to the American Tinnitus Association.
The Levo System approach is grounded in the idea of personalized medicine | 377 |
Drawing "Mireya art Mireya" in blue pen.
Hello friends of "STEEMIT", a big greeting to the community of "TOPAZ", for the important support to our users, today I present this artistic work, in the blue pen technique, on white and smooth card, with dimensions of 27 cm by 23 cm, in this opportunity I make a portrait of a great visual artist, as is<|fim_middle|> very strong, to texturize the tones, we must have a lot of subtlety in the strokes, it is very similar to the technique of "pointillism", but in this case it is with small and very fine stripes.
"Mireya art Mireya" is a visual artist, who develops her art mainly in the city of "Brasov" in Romania, her technique is based on mixed arts, with a very original and novel style.
Friends of "STEEMIT", thank you for joining me in this moment dedicated to art, I wish you many successes in your publications and I say goodbye with this thought that helps us move forward.
"Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, one must also do".
gracias amigo tu mensaje es muy positivo, saludos y éxitos.
As someone with pretty much zero artistic talent, I find it fascinating to watch such a detailed drawing evolve. Very cool and thanks for sharing!
thanks friend, with patience and little by little, good results are obtained, sludos.
Que hermoso trabajo, @betzaelcorvo. Hermosa imágen y que bien realizada a partir de la referente. Me encantan tus creaciones, eres un gran artista. Te abrazo con cariño!.
gracias amiga un gusto ver tu mensaje de apoyo, saludos.
thanks friend ortu important support, greetings always. | my friend, "Mireya art Mireya", she is well known in social networks for her great works and exhibitions.
I make the sketch with the graphite pencil with the code "HB-2", and we proceed to give the first layers of ballpoint ink very smoothly..
When we work with blue ink ballpoint pen, it is | 69 |
Photo by Mary Hankey In 2007, Kevin Martin's team were the winners of The National, Grand Slam of Curling in Port Hawkesbury. This time around, Martin was busy doing commentary for Sportsnet.
STRAIT AREA: The last couple of weeks were busy ones at local rinks.
The 37th annual Port Hawkesbury Paper Hockey Tournament saw minor hockey squads visit the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre and Richmond Arena from Saturday, March 11, to last Sunday. Indeed, some of the tournament was held in February, in an effort to allow for more ice time and easier accommodations for visitors.
With that, the Elite 10 Grand Slam of Curling took place from March 16-19.
Having the Civic Centre accommodate world class curlers along with minor hockey players was a huge boon to the community, said Port Hawkesbury Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton.
"I reached out personally to some local businesses asking them to reflect on what they thought of having the Grand Slam of Curling and the minor hockey tournament, and some of them reported record sales," she said. "Some businesses even compared it to how busy it was when Meghan Trainor performed last September, and we had 11,000 people roaming the streets of Port Hawkesbury.
"There's a lot of winning to be had when the Grand Slam is here, and the minor hockey tournament, because there's a lot of new money brought into the community, new faces, and with regards to the Grand Slam, it puts us on the world stage.
While it's difficult to be exact about the amount of money brought into the area, the mayor said the estimated revenue was between $750,000 to $1 million. She said she believes that number to be closer to the $1 million mark, factoring in the traffic from the minor hockey tournament in addition to the high profile curling.
John Ouellette, the president of Strait-Richmond Minor Hockey, acknowledged that having the curling event take place during March Break caused a revamp to how the annual tournament runs. It was business as usual at the Richmond Arena, but some elbow room had to be made in Port Hawkesbury.
However, he said that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Like the mayor, he cited the Trainor concert as a high profile event that necessitated some wiggle room from the local recreation community.
The concert, which was brought to town by Port Hawkesbury winning an Air Miles contest, took place on the local soccer field, and the local soccer squads were willing to accommodate.
Ouellette added that revamping the minor hockey tournament schedule helped things run smoother, at least in some ways. March Break can be a time of regional and provincial championships,<|fim_middle|> tourney.
"Lots changed over 40 years, and this year we tested the waters with some different combinations of things that we'll build on," he said.
On the ground level of the minor hockey tournament was the board responsible for organizing the event. That group is headed by Trevor Wilkie, chair of the annual minor hockey tournament. He said all teams seemed to have a great time visiting either the Richmond Arena or the Civic Centre.
"The kids enjoyed themselves, which is the main thing," he said. "We had to spread it out a bit, and we may look at spreading it out in the future to help accommodate teams. | which can conflict with the local | 6 |
Birmingham scientists discover the earliest steps in the development of an immune response
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Immunity requires the close cooperation between different types of white blood cells<|fim_middle|> previously thought.
"The regulatory proteins turned on by IL-4, IL-6 or IL-12 are not the drivers of specialised T cells, they just help push them in the right direction. What is at stake is knowing whether it is the growth factors which are instructive, or the T cells which are receptive. It may seem like a small point, but these are the decisions that cell fate depends on. From now on, we will have to think in a different way about how the immune system produces different responses."
Professor David Withers, from the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy said: "this was a great collaborative project enabling understanding of how important the initial signals received by T cells really are in controlling what they end up doing"
The study, 'IL-2/IL-7-inducible factors pioneer the path to T cell differentiation in advance of lineage-defining factors.' published today in EMBO J was funded by the Medical Research Council.
For more information please contact Sophie Belcher, Communications Manager, University of Birmingham, on +44 7815607157. Alternatively, contact the Press Office out of hours on +44 (0)7789 921165.
Read the full paper. | , particularly those called T cells and B cells, which adapt to respond differently to each new infection.
The process of white blood cells responding to infections begins earlier than previously thought, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Birmingham.
When the body is infected, the white blood cells that make up the immune system step into action to fight back. However, the process of developing immunity is a long complicated process and it typically takes at least 1 to 2 weeks for the body to eliminate an infection. Crucially, this is often accompanied by the generation of memory immune cells that 'remember' this initial infection and ensure that the body is protected in the future.
Immunity requires the close cooperation between different types of white blood cells, particularly those called T cells and B cells, which adapt to respond differently to each new infection. When a T cell encounters an invader that is recognises, signals are sent within the cell to its nucleus to turn on the genes that control its functions. This includes the growth factor Interleukin-2 (IL-2) which T cells use to support their own growth and expansion to produce an 'army' of responding cells.
When T cells start to respond they also receive other signals from cells in the surrounding tissues telling them what type of response to make. For example, a virus such as influenza inside the lungs will trigger signals to make a type of T cell called a 'Th1 cell' that is best at fighting off viral infections. Other types of infections at different sites in the body can make different types of T cells.
It was previously thought that the signals for all these types of T cells were delivered by master regulators that start from scratch to turn on highly specialised genes suited for different occasions. These signals come from other interleukins like IL-4, IL-12 and IL-6 which each connect with different sets of genes.
Led by a multi-disciplinary team from the University of Birmingham's Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences and the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, this latest study has revealed that the signal which kick-starts the process actually comes from IL-2 when T cells are activated for the first time, long before they make any decisions about what type of T cell they will turn into. IL-2 promotes the binding of regulatory proteins to genes, to open them up and make them receptive to whatever signal they might see next. When cells then see the master regulators, this next wave of proteins simply bind to sites on genes that were already open.
Professor Peter Cockerill, from the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences said: "This study has turned old arguments on their head, showing that sometimes master regulators are not as much in control as we | 553 |
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National Register of Historic Places in Catawba County, North Carolina | at Catawba, Catawba County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 48 contributing buildings and 1 contributing structure in the rural village of Catawba. It contains 19th century farmhouses and tracts of farmland with scattered outbuildings as well as village residences and a small commercial district. The district includes notable examples of Gothic Revival, Victorian, and Bungalow / American Craftsman architecture. Notable buildings include the Bagby-Danner Farmhouse, Jacob D. Little House (c. 1884), Town Hall (c. 1920, 1960s), Dr, Fred Y. Long Farm (c. 1909), Catawba ·Baptist Church (1875, 1950s), (former) Catawba High School (1921), Quintus M. Little House (c. 1873), Trollinger-Sherrill House (c. 1873), Brawley-Lowrance House (c. 1897), Pitts-Little House (1924), Manson L. Wilkinson· House (c. 1920), Sherrill Tobacco Company Building (c. 1896), Catawba Drug Company (c. 1915), Pitts-Carpenter Building (c. 1895), Long and Company Store (c. 1895), and the Methodist Church.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
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Orbit and BAM confirm joint Le Mans bid.
Orbit Racing and BAM! [British American Motorsport] will join forces for the 2004 24 Heures du Mans, reuniting the group that finished a strong second in<|fim_middle|> be the primary driver of a new YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, with Baron and a third driver to be announced at a later date. Hawley and Munday will continue in their roles as team owner and technical director respectively.
Orbit/BAM! will participate together for the first time at the Le Mans test on 25 April, before returning for the 24 Hours on 12-13 June.
"Racing at Le Mans is an enormous honour, what more should - and can - one say?" Hindery admitted, "It will be a great privilege for all of us to be at our sport's greatest race for the third time."
Hawley noted that the Le Mans experience goes beyond the track.
"Le Mans is so much more than the race," he insisted, "It's a chance to go back and enjoy the people we met there, the food and the culture of the region. It's almost like a motor racing vacation because it's so different."
Morgan calls on public support to fund programme.
Lola to build sports prototype for new class. | the GT class last year.
Prior to the amicable split in personnel that ended the 2003 campaign, Orbit fielded the YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RS of Leo Hindery, Peter Baron and Marc Lieb - under the direction of team owner Rodger Hawley and technical director Tim Munday - which finished second at Le Mans. Hindery, Baron and Munday then left the Orbit camp to form BAM!
The group received an automatic invitation to this year's running of the endurance race because of its 2003 podium finish, and have agreed to reunite most of the team that achieved the result. Hindery will | 134 |
Trump Demolishes Biden Over Afghan Withdrawal: 'Greatest Embarrassment in the History of Our Country'
Donald Trump has left no doubt that he would have handled things must differently with the Afghanistan withdrawal if he were still president. The 45th president appeared on "Hannity" on Tuesday night and demolished
"We would have hit them very hard," Trump said, when asked what he would have done. "Again, the words are conditions, plural, conditions based. It was an agreement where, actually, we wanted to get out by May 1st, and they violated the agreement."
"So, we didn't, it was a great agreement from<|fim_middle|> going to fight."
Donald Trump then remarked on why he believed the Afghan army didn't put up a better fight.
"They were doing it for a paycheck, because once we stopped, once we left, they stopped fighting," Trump said.
"It's a great thing that we're getting out," he concluded. "But nobody has ever handled a withdrawal worse than Joe Biden. This is the greatest embarrassment, I believe, in the history of our country."
That is what an American leader sounds like. Meanwhile, Joe Biden is still nowhere to be found.
Jen Psaki Returns from Vacation Only to Face Hostile Reporters at 'Devastating' Press Briefing | a lot of different standpoints, and frankly, Biden didn't even have to go by that agreement," he continued.
"Look what he's done to the border," Trump added. "We had the greatest border, southern border in the history of our country. We stopped drugs, we stopped human trafficking, we stopped people from coming in, prisoners from coming in. Now, you'll have the worst people in the world — they're emptying their jails into our country."
"This is like the southern border, but it's handled even worse," he went on. "Nobody handled the southern border worse than him. We had the most secure border we've ever had, now we have by far the worst border we've ever had."
"Afghanistan is the exact same thing," Trump added. "Think of this, we have a military that's holding it. I had it reduced down to 2,500 soldiers and they were doing a good job. It was fine. It was a smaller force. I took it down from close to twenty (thousand) to 2,500. And we were fine."
"But we have the military there, and we take the military out before we took our civilians out," Trump pointed out. "And before we took the interpreters and others — we want to try to help them."
"By the way, I'm America First," Trump said. "Okay? The Americans come out first. But we're also going to help people that helped us. And we have to be very careful with the vetting, because you've got some rough people in there. But, we're going to help those people."
"But, can you imagine?" Trump said. "Now, what we were going to do, very quickly, is we were going to take the military out last. Okay? Last. The people were coming out, they were going to come out, but the agreement was violated, so I held things back, because we weren't going to do anything. Again, conditions based."
"So, they weren't fulfilling their obligations and conditions," Trump added.
"Just to finish," he went on. "The people come out first, then I was going to take all of the military equipment. Billions and billions of dollars worth of Black Hawk helicopters, brand new, that Russia now will be examining anjd so will China and so will everybody else, because it's the greatest in the world."
"We have brand new Army tanks, and all sorts of equipment, missiles, we have everything," he continued. "I was going to take it out. Because I knew they weren't | 535 |
The Walking Dead Season 6 Final Grade
Jason is not only the editor-in-chief of Ravenous Monster, but he's also a writer, a filmmaker, a musician, and a master of cats. Jason's background is in both screenwriting and fiction writing and he's been an A&E journalist for various alt rags in Madison, WI as well as a contributor to several blogs and websites. Jason's also afflicted with absurd levels of horror fanaticism which compels him to pursue the best the genre has to offer. When Jason's not watching horror flicks, writing about them, or directing them, you can find him performing on stage in the bands Irritable Discontent and Mister Pink.
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The second half of The Walking Dead's sixth season is in the books and AMC's Sunday-night juggernaut continues to shamble forth and devour the competition. This semi-season is packed with high-stakes drama, darkness, and no-holds-barred collateral damage and while the series remains successful in those ways, it also fails just as spectacularly in a few ways, too.
The post-hiatus premiere kicks off with our heroes slathered in walker guts (which functions as a sort of zombie camouflage) as they try to escape an overrun Alexandria, the walls of which were breached by a collapsed church that had been damaged in the siege by The Wolves. Meanwhile, Daryl (Norman Reedus), Abraham (Michael Cudlitz), and Sasha (Sonequa Martin-Green) head home toward Alexandria after having killed a group of The Saviors—mysterious bad-guy Negan's goons—that had tried to rob them and likely would have done worse.
The premiere<|fim_middle|>'s supplies. As Rick formulates the slaughter of The Saviors, Carol (Melissa McBride) of all people, loses the will to kill.
This dynamic is the main tension of the semi-season. Is killing ever justified? Rick is the embodiment of the "yes" end of the spectrum as he's in favor of preemptive attacks on people who pose a threat while Morgan (Lennie James) embodies the "No" end of the spectrum and avoids killing at all costs. Before the season is over, each of them are able to cite examples of their respective philosophies essentially functioning like the butterfly effect where either killing someone, or not, initiated a series of events that resulted in one of our heroes' lives being spared.
Predictably, Rick and the others besiege The Saviors' hideout and slaughter most of them, but it doesn't go as planned. The Saviors prove to be a larger, sturdier, and more dangerous group than our heroes anticipated. Meanwhile, Carol's moral crises compels her to leave Alexandria, but she quickly learns that killing to survive is a lot more difficult to abandon than she'd hoped.
The season culminates with a 90-minute finale that promises to finally reveal Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), the dreaded leader of The Saviors. It's an event that both the season's narrative and its marketing have been building toward since last fall. And after 85 minutes we do finally meet him. Unfortunately, it's an incredibly underwhelming payoff that's made worse by the fact that the entire, needlessly long episode is only a vehicle to deliver us Negan's five-minute monologue—a relative dud of a scene. And what's worse is that the cliffhanger from the penultimate episode implying the possible demise of one of our most beloved characters turns out to be a red herring as he gets trotted out and reunited with Rick and the others for a front-row seat to Negan's speech. Stranger yet is that the finale actually does end with Negan murdering someone, only we're not shown who it is. And although most of the season-long subplots are pretty thin, they all remain unresolved. The finale ends up being a frustratingly manipulative disappointment, much like the seven episodes that precede it.
First, the good: This semi-season continues to showcase the show's strengths, namely its ability to ratchet up the tension to white-knuckle levels, usually raising the stakes and imperiling our heroes around large-scale, action set-pieces. There's no denying that The Walking Dead has a knack for improving its viewers' abilities to hold their breath. Some individual episodes are a visceral, even exhausting experience, the result of which is always gratifying because it transcends mere mental and emotional engagement. The overall effect of these episodes is reminiscent of those old Maxell Cassette commercials where the guy is sitting in an easy chair with his hair blown back and the room disheveled after listening to his stereo.
The show's production remains among the best, too, from its pulsing score to its fantastic make up and set designs. Aesthetically, The Walking Dead is a well-oiled machine.
However, this semi-season is much more flawed than seasons past. Most of it can be attributed to sloppy writing that negatively affects the plot and certain aspects of the performances.
The biggest offender is the awkward way Carol's moral compass is reduced to a plot device, the only purpose of which is to put specific characters in specific situations at specific points throughout the eight-episode span. Now, it's true that nearly everything posited in a serialized narrative like The Walking Dead is a plot device that functions in those same ways. However, good writing disguises that gadgetry with good development, motivation, and characterization so that we don't notice how we're being manipulated. Unfortunately, Carol losing her stomach for killing is foisted upon us without any of these methods to integrate it organically and seamlessly into the narrative. Other than an ostensible, half-baked love interest that's barely depicted let alone developed, Carol just seems to inexplicably become passive at the most inopportune times, which results in compounding various dilemmas for her and other characters.
To a lesser extent, but still unfortunate is how most of the main characters have stopped being developed. Instead, it feels like the writers are relying on the show's established iconography which results in certain performances–like those of Rick and Daryl—coming off like caricature rather than fluid and realistic portrayals of complex people. Rick is all mannerisms and ticks and melodramatic mini-speeches, while Daryl has been reduced to a one-dimensional, gruff-talking brooder. It's a shame to waste a cast of this caliber, one that's shown itself capable of remarkable performances year after year.
These things happen to even best television shows eventually and it's usually a harbinger of shark-jumping to come. Here's hoping The Walking Dead is one of the exceptions. But it's difficult to sustain such a high bar six seasons in. The series hasn't lost all its mojo yet, but there are cracks showing and as a result The Walking Dead season 6 gets a final grade of C.
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The Walking Dead Season 5 Midterm Report Card | episode ends with an amazing amount of death and carnage. Rick's (Andrew Lincoln) new squeeze Jessie and both her sons die, Carl (Chandler Riggs) loses an eye, and the remaining Alexandrians quickly get over their aversion to self-protection, joining Rick and Michonne (Danai Gurira) in a walker-slaughtering extravaganza that's eventually helped along by Daryl, Abe, and Sasha just in the nick of time.
Frankly, this episode would have—and probably should have—made one hell of a midseason finale, but instead it makes a fine, if not un-perplexing premiere. The remaining seven episodes depict a fairly simple series of events.
Our heroes clean up and rebuild Alexandria and when food runs low, Rick and Daryl make a supply run where they meet Jesus (Tom Payne), a benevolent con-man from another camp called The Hilltop. They take Jesus captive, but he proves a difficult man to control. After some Houdini-like shenanigans, Jesus and our heroes head to The Hilltop together to trade supplies in what they hope will be a mutually beneficial relationship between camps.
At The Hilltop, our heroes learn that Negan's Saviors are sort of like the post-apocalyptic mafia, extorting The Hilltop for their supplies by threatening to attack if they don't abide. Our heroes work out a deal to kill Negan and The Saviors in exchange for half of The Hilltop | 299 |
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\section{Introduction and statement of results}
Let $N$ be a connected nonorientable surface of genus $g$ with $n$
punctures and let $\mathcal M_N$ denote the mapping class group of
$N$, the group of isotopy classes of all diffeomorphisms $N\to N$.
The complex of curves $C(N)$ on $N$ is defined to be the abstract
simplicial complex whose vertices are the isotopy classes of
nontrivial simple closed curves. A set of vertices
$\{v_{0},v_{1},\ldots,v_{q}\}$ forms a $q-simplex$ if and only if
$v_{0},v_{1},\ldots,v_{q}$ have pairwise disjoint representatives.
Each diffeomorphism $N \rightarrow N$ acts on the set of
nontrivial simple closed curves preserving the disjointness of
simple closed curves. It follows that the mapping class group of
$N$ acts on $C(N)$ as simplicial automorphisms. In other words,
there is a natural group homomorphism $\mathcal M_N \rightarrow
\textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$. The purpose of this paper is to prove the
following theorem.
\begin{Theorem}\label{Theorem-main1}
Let $N$ be a connected nonorientable surface of genus $g$ with $n$
punctures. Suppose that $g$ is odd and $g+n\geqslant 6$. Then the
natural map $\mathcal M_N \rightarrow {\rm Aut} \,C(N)$ is an
isomorphism.
\end{Theorem}
The complex of curves on an orientable surface $S$ was introduced
by Harvey~\cite{H}. It was shown by Ivanov~\cite{I2} and
Korkmaz~\cite{K1} that all automorphisms of the complex of curves
on $S$ are induced by diffeomorphisms of the surface $S$, with a
few exception. Another proof of this result was also obtained by
Luo ~\cite{L}. As a consequence of this result, it was proved that
any isomorphism between two subgroups of finite index in the
mapping class group of $S$ is given by the conjugation with a
mapping class (cf.~\cite{I2},~\cite{K1}). Ivanov also gave another
proof of the fact that the isometries of the Teichm\"uller space
are induced by diffeomorphisms of $S$.
Schaller~\cite{SS} showed that the extended mapping class group of
a hyperbolic surface is isomorphic to the automorphism group of
the graph. The set of vertices of the graph is the set of
nonseparating simple closed geodesic and the edges consisting of
pairs of those nonseparating curves satisfying the property that
the two curves in each pair intersect exactly once.
Margalit~\cite{M} proved that the automorphism group of the pants
complex is isomorphic to the extended mapping class group.
Irmak~\cite{Ir1,Ir2,Ir3} defined a superinjective simplicial map
and showed that a superinjective simplicial map of the complex of
curves and the complex of nonseparating curves is induced by a
homeomorphism of an orientable surface. Irmak and
Korkmaz~\cite{IK} proved that the automorphism group of the
Hatcher-Thurston complex is isomorphic to the extended mapping
class group modulo its center. Brendle and Margalit~\cite{BreM}
showed that any injection of a finite index subgroup of
$\mathcal{K}$, generated by the Dehn twists about separating
curves, into the Torelli group $\mathcal{I}$ of a closed
orientable surface is induced by a homeomorphism, conforming a
conjecture of Farb that $Comm(\mathcal{K}) \cong {\rm
Aut}(\mathcal{K}) \cong \mathcal M_S$. Behrstock and
Margalit~\cite{BehM} proved that for a torus with at least 3
punctures or a surface of genus 2 with at most 1 puncture, every
injection of a finite index subgroup of the extended mapping class
group into the extended mapping class group is the restriction of
an inner automorphism.
All the above results are about orientable surfaces. For
nonorientable surfaces we prove that the automorphism group of the
complex of curves of a nonorientable surface of odd genus is
isomorphic to its mapping class group. First, we show that the
natural group homomorphism is injective. Second, we prove that the
natural group homomorphism is surjective for the punctured
projective plane using the results and the ideas of Korkmaz's
analogous work on the punctured sphere \cite{K1} and a result by
Scharlemann \cite{S}. For higher genus, we use induction and some
ideas contained in Irmak's analogous work \cite{Ir2}.
\bigskip
\begin{Remark}\label{Remark-evengenus}
We believe that the same result holds for nonorientable surfaces
of even genus. Although we have some progress in proving the even
genus case, the proof is not complete yet.
\end{Remark}
\bigskip
\noindent{\bf Acknowledgement.} This work is the author's
dissertation at Middle East Technical University. The author would
like to Mustafa Korkmaz, the author's thesis advisor, for his
continuous guidance, encouragement, suggestions and for reviewing
this manuscript.
\section{Preliminaries and notations}
\bigskip
Let $N$ be a connected nonorientable surface of genus $g$ with $n$
marked points. We call these marked points punctures. Recall that
the genus of a nonorientable surface is the maximum number of
projective planes in a connected sum decomposition.
\subsection{Circles and arcs}
If $a$ is a circle on $N$, by which we mean a simple closed curve,
then according to whether a regular neighborhood of $a$ is an
annulus or a Mobius strip, we call $a$ two-sided or one-sided
simple closed curve, respectively.
We say that a circle is nontrivial if it bounds neither a disc nor
annulus together with a boundary component, nor a disc with one
puncture, nor a Mobius band on $N$.
If $a$ is a circle, then we denote by $N_{a}$ the surface obtained
by cutting $N$ along $a$. A circle $a$ is called nonseparating if
$N_{a}$ is connected and separating otherwise. If $a$ is
separating, then $N_{a}$ has two connected components. If $a$ is
separating and if one of the components of $N_{a}$ is a disc with
$k$ punctures, then we say that $a$ is a $k$-separating circle.
We denote circles by the lowercase letters $a,b,c$ and their
isotopy classes by $\alpha,\beta,\gamma$. An embedded arc
connecting a puncture to itself or two different punctures will be
denoted by $a',b',c'$ and their isotopy classes by
$\alpha',\beta',\gamma'$.
Let $\alpha$ be the isotopy class of a circle $a$. We say that
$\alpha$ is nonseparating (respectively separating) if $a$ is
nonseparating (respectively separating). Similarly, we say that
$\alpha$ is one-sided, two-sided or $k$-separating vertex if $a$
is one-sided, two-sided or $k$-separating circle, respectively.
The geometric intersection number $i(\alpha,\beta)$ of two isotopy
classes $\alpha$ and $\beta$ is defined to be the infimum of the
cardinality of $a \cap b$ with $a \in \alpha$, $b \in \beta$. The
geometric intersection numbers $i(\alpha,\beta')$ and
$i(\alpha',\beta')$ are defined similarly.
The following lemma is proved in \cite{F}.
\begin{Lemma}\label{FLP}
Let $S$ be a sphere with $3$ punctures. Then
\begin{itemize}
\item[(i)]up to isotopy, there exists a unique nontrivial embedded
arc joining a puncture $P$ to itself, or $P$ to another puncture
$Q$, \item[(ii)]all circles on $S$ are trivial.
\end{itemize}
\end{Lemma}
\subsection{The complex of curves}
An abstract simplicial complex is defined as follows (cf.
~\cite{R}): Let $V$ be a nonempty set. An abstract simplicial
complex $K$ with vertices $V$ is a collection of nonempty finite
subsets of $V$, called simplices, such that if $v \in V$, then
$\{v\} \in K$, and if $\sigma \in K$ and $\sigma' \subset \sigma$
is a nonempty subset of $V$, then $\sigma' \in K$. The dimension
dim\,$\sigma$ of a simplex $\sigma$ is card\,$\sigma-1$, where
card\,$\sigma$ is the cardinality of $\sigma$. A simplex $\sigma$
is called a $q$-simplex if dim\,$\sigma = q$. The supremum of the
dimension of the simplices of $K$ is called the dimension of $K$.
A subcomplex $L$ of an abstract simplicial complex $K$ is called a
full subcomplex if whenever a set of vertices of $L$ is a simplex
in $K$, it is also a simplex in $L$.
The complex of curves $C(S)$ on an orientable surface $S$ is the
abstract simplicial complex whose vertices are the isotopy classes
of nontrivial simple closed curves. Similarly, the complex of
curves $C(N)$ on a nonorientable surface $N$ is the abstract
simplicial complex whose vertices are the isotopy classes of
nontrivial simple closed curves. In this complex of curves, we
take one-sided vertices as well as two-sided vertices. Clearly,
the complex of curves of a surface of genus $g$ with $n$ punctures
and with $b$ boundary components, and that of a surface of genus
$g$ with $n+b$ punctures are isomorphic. Therefore, sometimes we
regard boundary components and the punctures the same.
Two distinct vertices $\alpha , \beta \in C(N)$ are joined by an
edge if and only if their geometric intersection number is zero.
More generally, a set of vertices $\{v_0,v_1,\ldots,v_q \}$ forms
a $q$-simplex if and only if $i(v_j , v_k) = 0$ for all
$0\leqslant j,k \leqslant q $.
\subsubsection{Dimension} Clearly, the dimension of $C(N)$
is $n-2$ if $N$ is a projective plane with $n$ punctures. If $S$
is a sphere with $n$ punctures, then the dimension of $C(S)$ is
$n-4$. For higher genus, if $N$ is a connected nonorientable
surface of genus $g \geqslant 2$ with $n$ punctures such that the
Euler characteristic of $N$ is negative and if $g = 2r+1$, then
the dimension of $C(N)$ is $4r+n-2$ and if $g = 2r+2$, then the
dimension of $C(N)$ is $4r+n$ (see Section\,2.5). If $S$ is a
connected orientable surface of genus $g$ with $n$ punctures such
that $2g+n \geqslant 4$, then the dimension of $C(S)$ is $3g+n-4$.
\subsubsection{Links and dual links}
Let $\alpha$ be a vertex in the complex of curves. We define the
link $L(\alpha)$ of $\alpha$ to be the full subcomplex of the
complex of curves whose vertices are those of the complex of
curves which are joined to $\alpha$ by an edge in the complex of
curves. The dual link $L^{d}(\alpha)$ of $\alpha$ is the graph
whose vertices are those of $L(\alpha)$ such that two vertices of
$L^{d}(\alpha)$ are joined by edge if and only if they are not
joined by an edge in the complex of curves (or in $L(\alpha)$).
\subsubsection{Pentagons}
A pentagon is an ordered five-tuple $(\gamma_{1}, \gamma_{2},
\gamma_{3}, \gamma_{4}, \gamma_{5})$, defined up to cyclic
permutations and inversion, of vertices of the complex of curves
such that $i(\gamma_{i}, \gamma_{i+1}) = 0$ for $i = 1,2,\ldots,5$
and $i(\gamma_{i}, \gamma_{j}) \neq 0$ otherwise.
\subsection{Curve complexes of low dimensions} Obviously, if $S$ is a
sphere with $\leqslant 3$, then there are no nontrivial circles on
$S$. Therefore, $C(S)$ is empty. If $S$ is a sphere with four
punctures, then $C(S)$ is infinite discrete. If $N$ is a
projective plane or a projective plane with one puncture then
$C(N)$ consists of a unique vertex. If $N$ is a projective plane
with two punctures, then $C(N)$ is finite (cf. \cite{S}). It
consists of two vertices, the isotopy classes of the circles
$c_{1}$ and $c_{2}$ of the Figure\,\ref{2puncture}.
\begin{figure}[hbt]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=10cm]{fig0.eps}
\caption {The isotopy classes of circles on twice-punctured
$\mathbb{R}P^{2}$} \label{2puncture}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
\subsection{The arc complex $B(N)$} We now define another
abstract simplicial complex $B(N)$ as follows. The vertices of
$B(N)$ are the isotopy classes of nontrivial embedded arcs on $N$
connecting two punctures. A set of vertices of $B(N)$ forms a
simplex if and only if these vertices have pairwise disjoint
representatives.
\subsubsection{Arcs and $2$-separating circles}
If $a$ is $2$-separating circle on $N$, there exists up to isotopy
a unique nontrivial embedded arc $a'$ on the twice-punctured disc
component of $N_{a}$ joining two punctures by Lemma\,1.1 in
\cite{K1} and in \cite{F}. On the other hand, an arc $a'$
connecting two different punctures of $N$ determines uniquely a
$2$-separating circle up to isotopy, that is, the boundary of a
regular neighborhood of the arc. So, we have a one-to-one
correspondence between the set of $2$-separating isotopy classes
and the set of isotopy classes of embedded arcs connecting two
different punctures.
\subsubsection{Example}\label{Example-arcs}
If $N$ is a projective plane with one puncture, then $B(N)$
consists of a unique vertex. Scharlemann studied the arc complex
of a twice-punctured projective plane. He showed that the vertices
of the arc complex consist of the isotopy classes of arcs shown in
the Figure\,\ref{2puncarc}.
\begin{figure}[hbt]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=12cm]{arcs.eps}
\caption {The isotopy classes of arcs on twice-punctured
$\mathbb{R}P^{2}$} \label{2puncarc}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
\subsubsection{Simple pairs and chains}
If $a$ and $b$ are two $2$-separating circles, and $\alpha$,
$\beta$ are their isotopy classes, such that the corresponding
arcs $a'$ and $b'$ can be chosen disjoint with exactly one common
endpoint $P$, then we say that $a$ and $b$ constitute a simple
pair of circles and denote it by $\langle a ; b \rangle$ (see
Figure\,\ref{chain}(a)). Similarly, we say that $\langle a' ; b'
\rangle$ is a simple pair of arcs. We also say $\langle \alpha ;
\beta \rangle$ and $\langle \alpha' ; \beta' \rangle$ simple
pairs.
\begin{figure}[hbt]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=12cm]{fig3.eps}
\caption {A simple pair and a chain} \label{chain}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
Let $a_{1}', a_{2}',\ldots, a_{k}'$ be embedded pairwise disjoint
arcs, $P_{i}$ and $P_{i+1}$ the endpoints of $a_{i}'$, with $P_{i}
\neq P_{j}$ for $i \neq j$, $0 \leqslant i, j \leqslant k$.
Therefore, $\langle a_{i}' ; a_{i+1}' \rangle$ is a simple pair of
arcs for each $1 \leqslant i \leqslant k-1$. Let $a_{1},
a_{2},\ldots, a_{k}$ be the corresponding circles. We say that
$\langle a_{1}'; a_{2}';\ldots; a_{k}' \rangle$ is a chain of arcs
(see Figure\,\ref{chain}(b)). Similarly, $\langle a_{1};
a_{2};\ldots; a_{k} \rangle$ is a chain of circles.
\subsection{Maximal simplices in the curve complex } We recall that
the maximum number of disjoint pairwise nonisotopic nontrivial
circles on a connected orientable surface $S$ of genus $r$ with
$n$ boundary components is $3r-3+n$, whenever the Euler
characteristic $\chi(S)$ of $S$ is negative.
\begin{Lemma}\label{Prop-odim1}
Let $S$ be a connected orientable surface of genus $g$ with $n$
punctures. Suppose that $2g+n \geqslant 4$. Then all maximal
simplices in $C(S)$ have the same dimension $3g+n-4$.
\end{Lemma}
\begin{Lemma}\label{Prop-odim2}
Let $N$ be a real projective plane with $n\geqslant 2$ punctures.
All maximal simplices in $C(N)$ have the same dimension $n-2$.
\end{Lemma}
\begin{proof}
Let $n = 2$. The complex $C(N)$ consists of only two vertices,
hence all simplices are of dimension $0$.
Let $n\geqslant 3$. We consider a maximal simplex $\sigma$ of
dimension $\ell$. Hence, $\sigma$ contains $\ell+1$ elements only
one of which is a one-sided vertex. By cutting $N$ along this
one-sided simple closed curve, we get sphere with $n+1$ punctures.
By Lemma~\ref{Prop-odim1}, all maximal simplices in the complex of
curves on the sphere with $n+1$ punctures have the same dimension
$n-3$. It follows that $\ell = n-2$.
\end{proof}
\begin{Proposition}\label{Prop-ndim1}
Let $N$ be a connected nonorientable surface of genus $g\geqslant
3$ with $n$ punctures such that the Euler characteristic of $N$ is
negative. Let $a_{r}=3r+n-2$ and $b_r=4r+n-2$ if $g=2r+1$, and
$a_{r}=3r+n-4$ and $b_r=4r+n-4$ if $g=2r$. Then there is a maximal
simplex of dimension $\ell$ in $C(N)$ if and only if $a_{r}
\leqslant \ell \leqslant b_{r}$.
\end{Proposition}
\begin{proof}
For each integer $\ell$ satisfying $a_{r} \leqslant \ell \leqslant
b_{r}$, the maximal simplicies are shown in
Figure\,\ref{maxsimplex0} and Figure\,\ref{maxsimplex1} for closed
nonorientable surface of odd genus. One can draw similar figures
for nonorientable surface of odd genus with punctures and
nonorientable surface of even genus. Moreover,
Figure\,\ref{maxsimplex} helps to see the maximal simplex of
dimension $\ell$ between $a_{r}$ and $b_{r}$.
\begin{figure}[hbt]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=12cm]{surfmax.eps}
\caption {maximum number of disjoint pairwise nonisotopic
nontrivial circles } \label{maxsimplex0}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
\begin{figure}[hbt]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=12cm]{surfmax1.eps}
\caption {maximum number of disjoint pairwise nonisotopic
nontrivial circles } \label{maxsimplex1}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
\begin{figure}[hbt]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=12cm]{maxsimp.eps}
\caption {} \label{maxsimplex}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
We now prove the converse. Let us consider a maximal simplex
$\sigma$ of dimension $\ell$. Hence, $\sigma$ contains $\ell +1$
elements. Choose pairwise disjoint simple closed curves
representing elements of $\sigma$, and let $N_\sigma$ denote the
surface obtained by cutting $N$ along these simple closed curves.
Suppose that the number of one-sided simple closed curves is $m$,
so that we have $\ell +1-m$ two-sided elements in $\sigma$. The
surface $N_\sigma$ is a disjoint union of $k$ pair of pants for
some positive integer $k$. By the Euler characteristic argument,
it can be seen that $k=g+n-2$. The number of boundary components
and punctures on $N_\sigma$ is $3k$. By counting the contribution
of one-sided curves and two-sided curves to the boundary of
$N_\sigma$, one can easily see that
\begin{eqnarray} \label{eqn3k}
3k=n+m+2(\ell+1-m).
\end{eqnarray}
Suppose first that $g=2r+1$. In this case $1\leq m\leq 2r+1$. From
the equality~(\ref{eqn3k}), it is easy to see that $m$ must be odd
and $\ell=3r+n-2 + {{m-1}\over 2}$.
Suppose now that $g=2r$. In this case $0\leq m\leq 2r$. From the
equality~(\ref{eqn3k}), it is easy to see that $m$ must be even
and $\ell=3r+n-4 + {{m}\over 2}$.
The proposition follows from these.
\end{proof}
\subsection{Centralizer of certain subgroups}
Let $\mathcal{T'}$ be the subgroup of mapping class group of $N$
such that $\mathcal{T'}$ is generated by the Dehn twist of
two-sided nonseperating circles as below shown in
Figure\,\ref{surf0-circles}.
\begin{figure}[hbt]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=12cm]{surf0.eps}
\caption {} \label{surf0-circles}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
\begin{Proposition}\label{Prop-centralizer}
Let $N$ be a connected nonorientable surface of odd genus $g$ and
$g+n \geqslant 5$. Suppose that $C$ is a collection of two-sided
nonseparating circles in Figure\,\ref{surf0-circles} such that
$\mathcal{T'}$ is generated by the Dehn twist $t_{c_{i}}$ along
the circles $c_{i}$ of $C$. Then the centralizer
$\mathcal{C}_{\mathcal M_{N}}(\mathcal{T'})$ is trivial.
\end{Proposition}
\begin{proof}
Let $[f] \in \mathcal{C}_{\mathcal M_{N}}(\mathcal{T'})$.
Unoriented circles will be denoted by $\bar{c}$. Then,
$f(\bar{c_{i}})=\bar{c_{i}}$ for $c_{i} \in C$. Let $a$ be a
one-sided circle such that $N_{a}$ is an orientable surface. We
observe that $f(\bar{a})=\bar{a}$. Because there is one isotopy
class of one-sided circle which does not intersect circles $c_{i}$
in $C$. Therefore, by cutting $N$ along $a$, we get diffeomorphism
$f_{|} : N_{a} \rightarrow N_{a}$. Moreover, $f_{|}$ is
orientation preserving. To see this, assume that $c_{j}$ is dual
to $c_{i}$, we know that $f_{|}$ preserves the orientation of a
regular neighborhood of $c_{i}$ if and only if it preserves the
orientation of $c_{j}$. Recall that tubular neighborhood of $c_{i}
\cup c_{j}$ is a torus with one boundary component. Since the
product of the orientations of $c_{i}$ and $c_{j}$ gives the
orientation of the torus, $f_{|}$ preserves the orientation of
tubular neighborhood. Using this argument for these circles in
Figure\,\ref{surf0-circles}, we deduce that $f_{|}$ preserves the
orientation of the surface $N_{a}$. Since $\mathcal{C}_{\mathcal
M_{N_{a}}}(\mathcal PM_{N_{a}})=\{1\}$ in \cite{I3}, $f_{|}$ is
isotopic to identity. Since $f(a)=a$, we obtain that $f$ is
isotopic to identity on $N$. Hence, $\mathcal{C}_{\mathcal
M_{N}}(\mathcal{T'})=\{1\}$.
\end{proof}
\bigskip
\section{Injectivity of $\mathcal M_N \rightarrow \textmd{Aut}
\,C(N)$}
We first show that the natural map $\mathcal M_N \rightarrow
\textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$ is injective.
\begin{Theorem}\label{Lemma-injec0}
Let $N$ be a connected nonorientable surface of genus $g$ with $n$
punctures. Suppose that $g+n \geqslant 6$. Then the natural map
$\mathcal M_N \rightarrow {\rm Aut} \,C(N)$ is injective.
\end{Theorem}
\begin{proof}
Suppose that $[f]\in \mathcal M_N$ acts trivially on $C(N)$. Then
$f : N \rightarrow N$, $f_{*} : C(N) \rightarrow C(N)$, $f_{*}=
id$; i.e., $f_{*}(\nu) = \nu $ for all $\nu \in C(N)$. First,
suppose that $g=2r+1$ is odd. Let $a$ be a one-sided circle such
that $N_{a}$ is orientable surface of genus $r$ with $n+1$
boundary components. We denote by $\alpha$ the isotopy class of
$a$. Then $f_{*}(\alpha)= \alpha$. This implies $f(a)$ is isotopic
to $a$. Then there exists a diffeomorphism $g \backsimeq id$,
$g(f(a)) = a$. Let $h = g \circ f$. We observe that $h(a) = a$ and
$h_{*} = g_{*} \circ f_{*} = id \circ id = id$. Therefore, we have
a diffeomorphism $h_{|} : N_{a} \longrightarrow N_{a}$ such that
$(h_{|})_{*} = id$. Using Ivanov's Theorem in \cite{I2} (for $r=0$
and $1$, using Theorem\,1 in \cite{K1}), we get $h_{|} \backsimeq
id$. Since $h(a) = a$, we see that $h \backsimeq id$ on $N$. In
other words, it descends to a diffeomorphism of $N$. So, we have
$g \circ f \backsimeq id$. Since $g \backsimeq id$, we get $f
\backsimeq id$. Hence, the natural map $\mathcal M_N \rightarrow
\textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$ is injective.
Now, suppose that $g=2r+2$. Let $b$ be a nonseparating two-sided
circle such that $N_{b}$ is orientable surface of genus $r$ with
$n+2$ boundary components. Let $\beta$ be the isotopy class of
$b$. Then $f_{*}(\beta)= \beta$. This implies $f(b)$ is isotopic
to $b$. Then there exists a diffeomorphism $g \backsimeq id$,
$g(f(b)) = b$. Let $h = g \circ f$. We see that $h(b) = b$ and
$h_{*} = g_{*} \circ f_{*} = id \circ id = id$. Therefore, we have
a diffeomorphism $h_{|} : N_{b} \longrightarrow N_{b}$ such that
$(h_{|})_{*} = id$. Using Ivanov's Theorem in \cite{I2} (for $r=0$
and $1$, using Theorem\,1 in \cite{K1}), we get $h_{|} \backsimeq
id$. Since $h(b) = b$, $h \backsimeq id$ on $N$. In other words,
it descends to a diffeomorphism of $N$. Therefore, we obtain that
$g \circ f \backsimeq id$. Since $g \backsimeq id$, we get $f
\backsimeq id$. Hence, the natural map $\mathcal M_N \rightarrow
\textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$ is injective.
\end{proof}
\section{Punctured $\mathbb{R}P^{2}$}
\bigskip
Throughout this section unless otherwise stated, $N$ will denote a
real projective plane with $n \geqslant 5$ punctures. We need at
least $5$ punctures for the proof of the Lemma~\ref{Lemma-indep}.
In this section, we will prove that the natural homomorphism
$\mathcal M_N \rightarrow \textmd{Aut}\,C(N)$ is surjective. Hence
it will be an isomorphism. For this, we first prove that
automorphisms of $C(N)$ preserve the topological type of the
vertices of $C(N)$ and that certain pairs of vertices of $C(N)$
can be realized in the complex of curves. We conclude that
automorphisms of $C(N)$ preserve these pairs of vertices. Next, we
show that every automorphism of $C(N)$ induces an automorphism of
the complex $B(N)$ in a natural way. The automorphisms of $B(N)$
are determined by their action on a maximal simplex. Then, we use
the relation between maximal simplices of $B(N)$ and isotopy
classes of ideal triangulations of $N$ and in conclusion, we show
that an automorphism of $B(N)$ induced by some automorphism of
$C(N)$ agrees with a mapping class.
We remind that if $N$ is a projective plane with $n \geqslant 2$
punctures, then up to diffeomorphism there is only one
nonseparating one-sided circle and also there is no nonseparating
two-sided circle. The other circles are $k$-separating for some
$k$.
\bigskip
\begin{Lemma}\label{Lemma-iso}
Let $n \geqslant 2$ and $k\geqslant 4$. If $N$ is a projective
plane with $n$ punctures and $S$ is a sphere with $k$ punctures,
then $C(N)$ and $C(S)$ are not isomorphic.
\end{Lemma}
\begin{proof}
The complexes $C(N)$ and $C(S)$ have dimensions $n-2$ and $k-4$,
respectively. If $k \neq n+2$, since these complexes of curves
have different dimensions, $C(N)$ and $C(S)$ are not isomorphic.
If $k = n+2$, we proceed as follows.
Let $n=2$. Then $C(N)$ is finite (see \cite{S}), however, $C(S)$
is infinite discrete since $S$ is a sphere with $4$ punctures.
Therefore, they are not isomorphic.
Now, assume that $n \geqslant 3$ and $C(N)$ and $C(S)$ are not
isomorphic when $N$ has $n-1$ punctures. We need to show that
these complexes are not isomorphic if $N$ has $n$ punctures.
Assume that there is an isomorphism $\varphi : C(N) \rightarrow
C(S)$. Note that for a vertex $\gamma$ of $C(N)$, the dual link
$L^{d}(\gamma)$ of $\gamma$ is connected if and only if $\gamma$
is either one-sided or $2$-separating. For a vertex $\delta$ of
$C(S)$, the dual link $L^{d}(\delta)$ of $\delta$ is connected if
and only if $\delta$ is $2$-separating. From this, it follows that
the image of the union of the set of one-sided vertices and the
set of $2$-separating vertices of $C(N)$ is precisely the set of
$2$-separating vertices of $C(S)$. Let $\gamma$ be a
$2$-separating vertex of $C(N)$. Then $\varphi$ takes $\gamma$ to
a $2$-separating vertex $\delta$ of $C(S)$ and induces an
isomorphism $L(\gamma) \rightarrow L(\delta)$.
Clearly, $L(\gamma)$ is isomorphic to the complex of curves of a
real projective plane with $n-1$ punctures and $L(\delta)$ is
isomorphic to the complex of curves of a sphere with $n+1$
punctures. By assumption, these complexes are not isomorphic. We
get a contradiction. Hence, $C(N)$ and $C(S)$ are not isomorphic.
\end{proof}
\begin{Theorem}\label{Theorem-prese}
The group ${\rm Aut} \,C(N)$ preserves the topological type of the
vertices of $C(N)$.
\end{Theorem}
\begin{proof}
Let $\varphi$ be an automorphism of $C(N)$. Note that for a vertex
$\gamma$ of $C(N)$, the dual link $L^{d}(\gamma)$ of $\gamma$ is
connected if and only if $\gamma$ is either one-sided vertex or
$2$-separating. Therefore, $\varphi$ cannot take a one-sided
vertex or a $2$-separating to a $k$-separating vertex with $k >
2$.
Assume that $\varphi(\alpha)=\beta$ is a $2$-separating vertex for
some one-sided vertex $\alpha$. Let $a \in \alpha$ be a circle.
Then $N_{a}$ is disc with $n$ punctures. Let $b \in \beta$. Then
$N_{b}$ is homeomorphic to $\mathbb{R}P^{2}$ with $n-2$ punctures
and with one boundary component. Clearly, $L(\alpha)$ is
isomorphic to $C(N_{a})$. Similarly, $L(\beta)$ is isomorphic to
$C(N_{b})$. Since the complexes $C(N_{a})$ and $C(N_{b})$ are not
isomorphic by Lemma~\ref{Lemma-iso}, $\beta$ cannot be
$2$-separating. It also follows from this that $\varphi$ maps a
$2$-separating vertex to a $2$-separating vertex.
Let $\gamma$ be a $k$-separating vertex for some $3 \leqslant k
\leqslant n-1$. Then $\varphi(\gamma)=\delta$ is an $l$-separating
vertex for some $3 \leqslant l \leqslant n-1$. We must show that
$k = l$. Let $c \in \gamma$ and $d \in \delta$ be circles. $N_{c}$
and $N_{d}$ have two connected components. Let $N_{c} = N_{0}
\sqcup N_{1}$ and $N_{d} = N'_{0} \sqcup N'_{1}$ such that $N_{i}$
and $N'_{i}$ have genera $i$. The dual link $L^{d}(\gamma)$ has
exactly two connected components. Let us denote these components
by $L_{0}^{d}(\gamma)$ and $L_{1}^{d}(\gamma)$; $L^{d}(\gamma) =
L_{0}^{d}(\gamma) \sqcup L_{1}^{d}(\gamma)$. We name
$L_{i}(\gamma)$ so that the vertices of $L^{d}_{i}(\gamma)$ are
the isotopy classes of circles on $N_{i}$. Let $L_{i}(\gamma)$ be
the full subcomplex of $C(N)$ with vertices $L^{d}_{i}(\gamma)$.
It follows that $(L_{i}(\gamma))^{d} = L^{d}_{i}(\gamma)$. Then
$L_{i}(\gamma)$ is isomorphic to $C(N_{i})$. Clearly, the
dimension of $C(N_{0})$ is $k-3$ since $N_{0}$ is a sphere with
punctures and the dimension of $C(N_{1})$ is $n-k-2$. Similarly,
we define $L^{d}_{i}(\delta)$ and $L_{i}(\delta)$ so that
$L_{i}(\delta)$ is isomorphic to $C(N'_{i})$. If $\varphi(\gamma)
= \delta$, then $\varphi$ restricts to an isomorphism $ L(\gamma)
\rightarrow L(\delta)$, which induces an isomorphism $
L^{d}(\gamma) \rightarrow L^{d}(\delta)$. Then either
$\varphi(L_{0}^{d}(\gamma)) = L_{0}^{d}(\delta)$ or
$\varphi(L_{0}^{d}(\gamma)) = L_{1}^{d}(\delta)$. Hence,
$\varphi(L_{0}(\gamma)) = L_{0}(\delta)$ or
$\varphi(L_{0}(\gamma)) = L_{1}(\delta)$. However,
$\varphi(L_{0}(\gamma)) = L_{1}(\delta)$ is not possible by
Lemma~\ref{Lemma-iso}. Therefore, $\varphi(L_{0}(\gamma)) =
L_{0}(\delta)$. It follows that their dimensions are equal: $k-3 =
l-3$. Hence, $k = l$.
The proof of the theorem is now complete.
\end{proof}
\begin{Theorem}[Korkmaz]\label{Korkmaz-penta}
Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be two $2$-separating vertices of the
complex of curves $C(S)$. Then $\langle\alpha;\beta\rangle$ is a
simple pair if and only if there exist vertices
$\gamma_{1},\gamma_{2},\gamma_{3},\ldots,\gamma_{n-2}$ of $C(S)$
satisfying the following conditions.
\begin{itemize}
\item[(i)] $(\gamma_{1},\gamma_{2},\alpha,\gamma_{3},\beta)$ is a
pentagon in $C(S)$,
\item[(ii)] $\gamma_{1}$ and $\gamma_{n-2}$ are $2$-separating,
$\gamma_{2}$ is $3$-separating, and $\gamma_{k}$ and
$\gamma_{n-k}$ are $k$-separating for $3 \leqslant k \leqslant
n/2$,
\item[(iii)] $\{\alpha,\gamma_{3}\}\cup\sigma$,
$\{\alpha,\gamma_{2}\}\cup\sigma$,
$\{\beta,\gamma_{3}\}\cup\sigma$ and
$\{\gamma_{1},\gamma_{2}\}\cup\sigma$ are codimension-zero
simplices, where
$\sigma=\{\gamma_{4},\gamma_{5},\ldots,\gamma_{n-2} \}$.
\end{itemize}
\end{Theorem}
\begin{Theorem}\label{Theorem-penta}
Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be two $2$-separating vertices of $C(N)$.
Then $\langle\alpha;\beta\rangle$ is a simple pair if and only if
there exist vertices
$\gamma_{1},\gamma_{2},\gamma_{3},\ldots,\gamma_{n-1},\delta$ of
$C(N)$ satisfying the following conditions.
\begin{itemize}
\item[(i)] $(\gamma_{1},\gamma_{2},\alpha,\gamma_{3},\beta)$ is a
pentagon in $C(N)$,
\item[(ii)] $\gamma_{1}$ is $2$-separating, $\gamma_{2}$ is
$3$-separating, and $\gamma_{k}$ is $k$-separating for $3
\leqslant k \leqslant n-1$, $\delta$ is one-sided,
\item[(iii)] $\{\alpha,\gamma_{3}\}\cup\sigma \cup \{ \delta \}$,
$\{\alpha,\gamma_{2}\}\cup\sigma \cup\{ \delta \}$,
$\{\beta,\gamma_{3}\}\cup\sigma \cup\{ \delta \}$ and
$\{\gamma_{1},\gamma_{2}\}\cup\sigma \cup\{ \delta \}$ are
codimension-zero simplices, where
$\sigma=\{\gamma_{4},\gamma_{5},\ldots,\gamma_{n-1} \}$.
\end{itemize}
\end{Theorem}
\begin{proof}
Suppose that $\langle \alpha ; \beta \rangle$ is a simple pair.
Let $a \in \alpha$ and $b \in \beta$ so that $\langle a ; b
\rangle$ is a simple pair. It is clear that any two simple pairs
of circles are topologically equivalent, that is; if $\langle c ;
d \rangle$ is any other simple pair, then there exists a
diffeomorphism $F:N \rightarrow N$ such that $\langle F(c) ; F(d)
\rangle = \langle a ; b \rangle$. So, we can assume that $a$ and
$b$ are the circles illustrated in Figure\,\ref{penta}. In the
figure, we think of the sphere as the one point compactification
of the plane and the cross inside the circle means that we delete
open disc and identify the antipodal boundary points so that we
get a real projective plane with punctures. The isotopy classes
$\gamma_{i}$ of the circles $c_{i}$ and the isotopy class $\delta$
of the one-sided circle $d$ satisfy (i)-(iii).
\begin{center}
\begin{figure}[hbt]
\includegraphics[width=12cm]{sek4.eps}
\caption{} \label{penta}
\end{figure}
\end{center}
Now, we prove the converse. Assume that conditions (i)-(iii) above
hold. Let $d \in \delta$ be a one-sided circle. Deleting
$\{\delta\}$ from conditions (ii) and (iii), we have
codimension-one simplices $\{\alpha,\gamma_{3}\}\cup\sigma$,
$\{\alpha,\gamma_{2}\}\cup\sigma$,
$\{\beta,\gamma_{3}\}\cup\sigma$ and
$\{\gamma_{1},\gamma_{2}\}\cup\sigma$. However, these simplicies
are codimension-zero simplices in the complex $C(N_{d})$. By
Theorem\,\ref{Korkmaz-penta}, we see that
$\langle\alpha;\beta\rangle$ is a simple pair on the sphere and
$N_{d}$ is a sphere with $n+1 \geqslant 6$ punctures. Let us say
that a puncture is inside $a$ if it is one of the two punctures on
the disc bounded by $a$. Similarly for $b$. There are three
possibilities the boundary component $d'$ (we see it as a puncture
from point of view of the curve complex) resulting from cutting
along $d$, as illustrated in Figure\,\ref{pair}. In the figure,
this boundary component $d'$ is drawn as an oval. The case are:
$(1)$ it may be outside of both $a$ and $b$, $(2)$ it may be
inside, say, $a$ and outside of $b$, or $(3)$ it may be the unique
puncture inside both $a$ and $b$.
\begin{figure}[hbt]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=12cm]{fg.eps}
\caption{} \label{pair}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
After the identifying the antipodal boundary points of the oval,
in order to get both $a$ and $b$ as $2$-separating circles, we
must have the case in Figure\,\ref{pair}(i). Hence, we see that
$\langle\alpha;\beta\rangle$ is a simple pair on $N$ as well.
\end{proof}
\begin{Corollary}\label{Corollary-chain}
Let $\varphi$ be an automorphism of $C(N)$. If
$\langle\alpha;\beta\rangle$ is a simple pair, so is $\langle
\varphi(\alpha) ; \varphi(\beta) \rangle$. Similarly, the image of
a chain in $C(N)$ under $\varphi$ is also a chain.
\end{Corollary}
\begin{proof}
The conditions (i) and (iii) of Theorem\,\ref{Theorem-penta} are
invariant under the automorphisms of $C(N)$. By
Theorem\,\ref{Theorem-prese}, the condition (ii) is also invariant
under the automorphisms of $C(N)$. Corollary follows from these.
\end{proof}
\bigskip
\subsubsection{Action of ${\rm Aut} \,C(N)$ on punctures}
We can define an action of the group $\textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$ on
punctures of $N$ as follows. For $\varphi \in \textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$
and for a puncture $P$ of $N$, choose two isotopy classes
$\alpha'$, $\beta'$ of embedded arcs such that $\langle
\alpha';\beta' \rangle$ is a simple pair with the common endpoint
$P$. Define $\varphi(P)$ to be the common endpoint of the simple
pair $\langle \varphi(\alpha'); \varphi(\beta') \rangle$. We note
that by the one-to-one correspondence between the set of
$2$-separating vertices of $C(N)$ and the set of those vertices of
$B(N)$ which join different punctures, $\textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$ has a
well-defined action on the latter set.
Next two lemmas below can be proved in the same way as Lemma\,3.5
and Lemma\,3.6 in \cite{K1}.
\begin{Lemma}\label{Lemma-indep}
The definition of the action of ${\rm Aut} \,C(N)$ on the
punctures of $N$ is independent of the choice of the simple pair.
\end{Lemma}
\begin{Lemma}\label{Lemma-punc}
Let $\varphi \in {\rm Aut} \,C(N)$, $\alpha$ be a $k$-separating
vertex of $C(N)$ and $a \in \alpha$. If $N_{a}'$ denotes the
$k$-punctured disc component of $N_{a}$ and $N_{a}''$ denotes
$(n-k)$-punctured $\mathbb{R}P^{2}$ with one boundary component,
then $\varphi(\mathcal{P}(N_{a}')) = \mathcal{P}(N_{\varphi(a)}')$
and $\varphi(\mathcal{P}(N_{a}'')) =
\mathcal{P}(N_{\varphi(a)}'')$.
\end{Lemma}
\bigskip
\subsubsection{Action of ${\rm Aut} \,C(N)$ on arcs}
We define an action of $\textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$ on the vertices of
$B(N)$ as follows. Let $\varphi \in \textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$,
$\alpha'$ a vertex of $B(N)$ and let $a' \in \alpha'$. If $a'$ is
joining two different punctures, then $\varphi(\alpha')$ is
already defined by the correspondence between the $2$-separating
vertices of $C(N)$ and the action of $\textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$ on
$C(N)$. The other words, $\varphi(\alpha')$ is the isotopy class
of the arc, which is unique up to isotopy, joining two punctures
on the twice-punctured disc component of $N_{\varphi(a)}$ for
$\varphi(a) \in \varphi(\alpha)$.
Suppose now that the arc $a'$ joins a puncture $P$ to itself and
it is a two-sided loop. Then the action is same as in \cite{K1}.
To be more precise, let $a_{1}$ and $a_{2}$ be the boundary
components of a regular neighborhood of $a' \cup \{P\}$ and
$\alpha_{1}$ and $\alpha_{2}$ be their isotopy classes,
respectively. Since $a'$ cannot be deformed to $P$, at most one of
$a_{1}$ and $a_{2}$ is trivial.
If $a_{1}$ is trivial, then $a_{1}$ bounds either a disc with one
puncture or a M\"obius band. If it bounds a disc with a puncture
$Q$, then $a_{2}$ bounds a disc with two punctures $P$ and $Q$. By
Theorem~\ref{Theorem-prese}, $\varphi(\alpha_{2})$ is
$2$-separating. So for a representative $\varphi(a_{2})$ of
$\varphi(\alpha_{2})$, one of the components, say
$N_{\varphi(a_{2})}'$ of $N_{\varphi(a_{2})}$ is a twice-punctured
disc, with punctures $\varphi(P)$ and $\varphi(Q)$ by
Lemma~\ref{Lemma-punc}. Define $\varphi(\alpha')$ to be the
isotopy class of a nontrivial simple arc on $N_{\varphi(a_{2})}'$
joining $\varphi(P)$ to itself. Such an arc is unique up to
isotopy by Lemma~\ref{FLP}.
If $a_{1}$ bounds a M\"obius band, then $a_{2}$ bounds a
projective plane with one puncture $P$. By
Theorem~\ref{Theorem-prese}, $\varphi(\alpha_{2})$ bounds a
projective plane with one puncture $\varphi(P)$. Therefore, for a
representative $\varphi(a_{2})$ of $\varphi(\alpha_{2})$, one of
components, say $N'_{\varphi(a_{2})}$, of $N_{\varphi(a_{2})}$ is
a projective plane with one puncture and one boundary component.
The puncture on $N'_{\varphi(a_{2})}$ is $\varphi(P)$ by
Lemma~\ref{Lemma-punc}. There is only one nontrivial two-sided
loop (arc) joining a puncture $\varphi(P)$ to itself by
Example~\ref{Example-arcs}. We define $\varphi(\alpha')$ to be the
isotopy class of this two-sided loop (arc) joining $\varphi(P)$ to
itself.
If neither of $a_1$ and $a_2$ is trivial, then $a_{1}$ and $a_{2}$
bound an annulus with a puncture $P$. We claim that
$\varphi(a_{1})$ and $\varphi(a_{2})$ also bound a once-punctured
annulus with only one puncture $\varphi(P)$. Here,
$\varphi(a_{i})$ is a representative of $\varphi(\alpha_{i})$ for
$i=1,2$. To see this, let $N_{a_{i}}'$ be the subsurface of $N$
bounded by $a_i$ not containing the puncture $P$. Similarly we
define $N'_{\varphi ({a_{i}})}$ to be the component of $N_{\varphi
({a_{i}})}$ not containing $\varphi(P)$. Now, assume that the set
of punctures on $N_{a_{1}}'$ and $N_{a_{2}}'$ are
$\mathcal{P}(N_{a_{1}}') = \{P_{1},\ldots,P_{k}\}$ and
$\mathcal{P}(N_{a_{2}}') = \{P_{k+1},\ldots,P_{n-1}\}$,
respectively. Then $P_{i} \neq P_{j}$ for all $i,j$. By
Lemma~\ref{Lemma-punc}, $\mathcal{P}(N_{\varphi(a_{1})}') =
\{\varphi(P_{1}),\ldots,\varphi(P_{k})\}$ and
$\mathcal{P}(N_{\varphi(a_{2})}') =
\{\varphi(Q_{1}),\ldots,\varphi(Q_{n-k})\}$. We deduce that since
$\varphi(a_{1})$ and $\varphi(a_{2})$ are disjoint and
nonisotopic, they must bound an annulus with only one puncture
$\varphi(P)$. The class $\varphi(\alpha')$ is defined to be the
isotopy class of the unique arc up to isotopy on this annulus
joining $\varphi(P)$ to itself.
Suppose finally that $a'$ is a one-sided loop (arc) joining a
puncture $P$ to itself. Let $a$ be the boundary component of a
regular neighborhood of $a'\cup\{P\}$ and let $\alpha$ be the
isotopy class of $a$. The circle $a$ bounds a M\"obius band with a
puncture $P$. By Theorem~\ref{Theorem-prese}, $\varphi(a) \in
\varphi(\alpha)$ bounds a M\"obius band $M$ with a puncture, say
$Q$. By Lemma~\ref{Lemma-punc}, $Q = \varphi(P)$. By
Example~\ref{Example-arcs}, there is up to isotopy a unique
one-sided loop $b'$ on $M$ joining $\varphi(P)$ to itself. We
define $\varphi(\alpha')$ to be the isotopy class of $b'$.
\begin{Lemma}\label{Lemma-disjoint}
Let $\varphi$ be an automorphism of $C(N)$ and $\alpha'$ and
$\beta'$ be two distinct vertices of $B(N)$ such that $i(\alpha',
\beta') = 0$. Then $i(\varphi(\alpha'), \varphi(\beta')) = 0$.
Therefore, every automorphism of $C(N)$ yields an automorphism of
$B(N)$.
\end{Lemma}
\begin{proof}
Let $a'$ and $b'$ be two disjoint representatives of $\alpha'$ and
$\beta'$, respectively. There are thirteen possible cases as
illustrated in Figure\,\ref{puncture}. In each figure, we assume
that the arc on the left is $a'$ and the other is $b'$.
If $a'$ (respectively $b'$) is joining two different punctures, we
denote by $\alpha$ (respectively $\beta$) the $2$-separating
vertex of $C(N)$ corresponding to $\alpha'$ (respectively
$\beta'$), and by $a$ (respectively $b$) a representative of
$\alpha$(respectively $\beta$).
If $a'$ (respectively $b'$) is a two-sided arc joining a puncture
$P$ to itself, we denote by $a_{1}$ and $a_{2}$ (respectively
$b_{1}$ and $b_{2}$) the boundary components of a regular
neighborhood of $a' \cup \{P\}$ (respectively $b' \cup \{P\}$). If
a regular neighborhood of $a' \cup \{P\}$ (respectively $b' \cup
\{P\}$) is a once-punctured M\"obius band $M$, we denote the
boundary component of $M$ by $a_{3}$ (respectively $b_{3}$). We
also denote representatives of $\varphi(\alpha)$,
$\varphi(\alpha')$, $\varphi(\alpha_{1})$, $\varphi(\alpha_{2})$,
$\varphi(\alpha_{3})$ by $\varphi(a)$, $\varphi(a')$,
$\varphi(a_{1})$, $\varphi(a_{2})$, $\varphi(a_{3})$,
respectively. If, say, $a_1$ is trivial, then $a_1$ bounds either
a disc with a puncture or a M\"obius band. In the first case, we
think of $a_1$ as the puncture its bounds. In the second case, we
think of $a_1$ as the core of the M\"obius band it bounds. ${\rm
Aut } \, C(N)$ has a well defined action on the isotopy classes of
these trivial simple closed curves.
We now examine each of the thirteen cases.
\begin{figure}[hbt]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=12cm]{sek3b.eps}
\caption {} \label{puncture}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
The proof is similar to that of Lemma\,3.7 in \cite{K1} for (i),
(ii), (iv), (vii), (ix), (xi) and we will not repeat them here.
(iii) In this case, $\varphi(a_{3})$ bounds a M\"obius band $M$
with a puncture and $\varphi(b)$ bounds a disc $D$ with two
punctures. Since $\varphi$ is an automorphism, and since $a_{3}$
and $b$ are disjoint and nonisotopic, $\varphi(a_{3})$ and
$\varphi(b)$ are disjoint and nonisotopic. Then $M$ does not
intersect $D$. Since $\varphi(a')$ is on $M$ and $\varphi(b')$ is
on $D$, it follows that $\varphi(a')$ is disjoint from
$\varphi(b')$.
(v) The once-punctured annulus bounded by $b_{1}$ and $b_{2}$ and
the once-punctured M\"obius band bounded by $a_{3}$ are disjoint.
Since $b_{1}$, $b_{2}$ and $a_{3}$ are pairwise disjoint, so are
$\varphi(b_{1})$, $\varphi(b_{2})$ and $\varphi(a_{3})$. So the
annulus $A$ bounded by $\varphi(b_{1})$, $\varphi(b_{2})$, and the
once-punctured M\"obius band $M$ bounded by $\varphi(a_{3})$ are
disjoint. Since $\varphi(a')$ is on $M$ and $\varphi(b')$ is on
$A$, they are disjoint.
(vi) This case follows from Corollary\,\ref{Corollary-chain}.
(viii) Suppose that $a'$ and $b'$ are joining the punctures $P$
and $Q$. Let $R$ be any other puncture and let $c'$ be an arc from
$P$ to $R$ disjoint from $a' \cup b'$. Let $D$ denote a regular
neighborhood of $b' \cup c' \cup \{P,Q,R\}$, so that $D$ is a disc
with three punctures. Let $d'$ denote the unique arc on $D$
joining $Q$ to $R$ such that $d'$ does not intersect $a' \cup b'
\cup c'$. Let $e$ be the boundary of $D$. So any two arcs in the
set $\{b', c', d' \}$ is a simple pair. Thus any two arcs in the
set $\{\varphi(b'), \varphi(c'), \varphi(d')\}$ is a simple pair,
and $\varphi(b')$, $\varphi(c')$ and $\varphi(d')$ are contained
in the three punctured disk component of $\varphi(e)$. It follows
that any arc disjoint from $\varphi(c')$ and $\varphi(d')$ is also
disjoint from $\varphi(b')$. Since $\varphi(a')$ is disjoint from
$\varphi(c')$ and $\varphi(d')$ by (vi), it is also disjoint from
$\varphi(b')$.
(x) Let $P$ be the common endpoint of two-sided loop $a'$ and
one-sided loop $b'$, so that both arcs connect $P$ to itself. By
Theorem~\ref{Theorem-prese} and Lemma~\ref{Lemma-punc},
$\varphi(a_{1})$ and $\varphi(a_{2})$ are boundaries of an annulus
with one puncture $\varphi(P)$. Since $\varphi(b')$ is disjoint
from $\varphi(a_{2})$, $\varphi(b')$ is also disjoint from
$\varphi(a')$.
(xii) Assume that $a'$ is joining $P$ to itself such that $a'$ is
a one-sided loop, and $b'$ is connecting $P$ to $Q$. Let
$P_{1},...,P_{n-2}$ be the punctures other than $P$ and $Q$.
Choose a chain $\langle c'_{1},...,c'_{n-2} \rangle$ such that
$c'_{i}$ joins $P_{i-1}$ to $P_{i}$ for $1 \leqslant i \leqslant
n-2$, where $P_{0} = Q$. We consider a two-sided loop $d'$ joining
$P$ to $P$ disjoint from $a'$, $b'$ and $\langle
c'_{1},...,c'_{n-2} \rangle$ such that one of the components of
the complement of $d'$ is a M\"obius band and the other is a disc
with punctures $Q, P_{1}, P_{2},...,P_{n-2}$. By (vi), $\langle
\varphi(c'_{1}),...,\varphi(c'_{n-2}) \rangle$ is also chain and
disjoint from $\varphi(b')$. By (xi), $\varphi(d')$ is disjoint
from $\varphi(b')$ and the chain $\langle
\varphi(c'_{1}),...,\varphi(c'_{n-2}) \rangle$. Note that one of
the components of the complement of $\varphi(d')$ contains
$\varphi(b')$ and the chain $\langle
\varphi(c'_{1}),...,\varphi(c'_{n-2}) \rangle$. Since
$\varphi(a')$ is disjoint from $\varphi(d')$ by (x), we obtain
that $\varphi(a')$ is also disjoint from $\varphi(b')$.
(xiii) Let $P$ be the common endpoint one-sided loops $a'$ and
$b'$. The complement of a regular neighborhood of $a'\cup b'$ is
the union of two discs $D_{1}$ and $D_{2}$ with $n-k-1$ and $k$
punctures for some $k$ with $1 \leqslant k \leqslant n-2$. Let
$b'_{1},..., b'_{n-k-2}$ be a chain on $D_{1}$ so that each
$b'_{i}$ is disjoint from $a' \cup b'$. Let $P_{1},...,P_{k}$ be
the punctures on $D_{2}$. We can choose pairwise disjoint arcs
$c'_{i}$ connecting $P_{i-1}$ and $P_{i}$ such that each $c'_{i}$
is also disjoint from $a' \cup b' \cup \partial D_{1}$, where
$P_{0}=P_{k+1}=P$ and $1 \leqslant i \leqslant k+1$.
It follows that a regular neighborhood of $c'_{1} \cup \cdots \cup
c'_{k+1}$ is a M\"obius band with $k+1$ punctures. Then a regular
neighborhood of $\varphi(c'_{1}) \cup \cdots \cup
\varphi(c'_{k+1})$ is also a M\"obius band with $k+1$ punctures.
Now the surface obtained from $N$ by cutting along
$\varphi(c'_{1}) \cup \cdots \cup \varphi(c'_{k+1})$ and
$\varphi(\partial D_{1})$ is an annulus $A$. The puncture
$\varphi(P)$ gives rise to two punctures $R_{1}$ and $R_{2}$ on
the same component of $\partial A$. The arcs $\varphi(a')$ and
$\varphi(b')$ live on $A$. In order to get a one-sided arc, each
must connect $R_{1}$ to $R_{2}$. Up to isotopy there are two arcs
from $R_{1}$ and $R_{2}$ which are disjoint. These two arcs must
be $\varphi(a')$ and $\varphi(b')$.
\end{proof}
\begin{Lemma}\label{Lemma-injective}
The natural map ${\rm Aut} \,C(N) \rightarrow {\rm Aut} \,B(N)$ is
injective.
\end{Lemma}
\begin{proof}
From the lemma above, every element of $\textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$
yields an element of $\textmd{Aut} \,B(N)$. This gives a
homomorphism. Now, we need to show that the kernel of this
homomorphism is trivial. In other words, if an automorphism of
$C(N)$ induces the identity automorphism of $B(N)$, then this
automorphism must be the identity.
Let $\varphi$ be an automorphism of $C(N)$. Suppose that $\varphi$
induces the identity automorphism of $B(N)$. We recall that there
is a one-to-one correspondence between $2$-separating vertices of
$C(N)$ and the vertices of $B(N)$ joining different punctures. It
follows that $\varphi$ is the identity on $2$-separating vertices
of $C(N)$.
Let $\alpha$ be a one-sided vertex of $C(N)$ and let $a \in
\alpha$. Let us denote by $P_{1},\ldots,P_{n}$ the punctures on
the connected component of $N_{a}$. Let us take any chain $\langle
c_{1}',\ldots,c_{n-1}' \rangle$ disjoint from $a$ such that
$c_{i}'$ connects $P_{i}$ to $P_{i+1}$. Let $\gamma_{i}'$ be the
isotopy class of $c_{i}'$. Since $i(\gamma_{i},\alpha) = 0$, we
have $i(\gamma_{i},\varphi(\alpha)) = 0$ and hence
$i(\gamma_{i}',\varphi(\alpha)) = 0$. Let $C' = c_{1}' \cup \cdots
\cup c_{n-1}'$. The surface $N_{C'}$ obtained from $N$ by cutting
along $C'$ is a projective plane with one boundary component. Up
to isotopy, there is only one one-sided simple closed curve on
$N_{C'}$. Both $\alpha$ and $\varphi(\alpha)$ are on $N_{C'}$. So,
we must have $\varphi(\alpha) = \alpha$.
Let $\alpha$ be a $k$-separating vertex of $C(N)$ with $3
\leqslant k \leqslant n-1$ and let $a \in \alpha$. Let us denote
by $P_{1},\ldots,P_{k}$ and $Q_{1},\ldots,Q_{n-k}$ the punctures
on the two connected components of $N_{a}$. Let us take any two
chains $\langle b_{1}',\ldots,b_{k-1}' \rangle$ and $\langle
c_{1}',\ldots,c_{n-k-1}' \rangle$ disjoint from $a$ such that
$b_{i}'$ connects $P_{i}$ to $P_{i+1}$ and $c_{j}'$ connects
$Q_{j}$ to $Q_{j+1}$. Let $\beta_{i}'$ and $\gamma_{j}'$ be the
isotopy classes of $b_{i}'$ and $c_{j}'$, respectively. Let $d'$
be a one-sided loop joining to $Q_{1}$ to itself disjoint from the
other arcs. Let $\delta'$ be the isotopy class of $d'$. Because
$i(\beta_{i},\alpha) = 0$, $i(\gamma_{j},\alpha) = 0$ and
$i(\delta,\alpha) = 0$, we have $i(\beta_{i},\varphi(\alpha)) =
i(\gamma_{j},\varphi(\alpha)) = 0$ and $i(\delta,\varphi(\alpha))
= 0$. Then $i(\beta_{i}',\varphi(\alpha)) =
i(\gamma_{j}',\varphi(\alpha)) = 0$ and
$i(\delta',\varphi(\alpha)) = 0$. Let $A' = b_{1}' \cup \cdots
\cup b_{k-1}' \cup d' \cup c_{1}' \cup \cdots \cup c_{n-k-1}'$.
The surface $N_{A'}$ obtained from $N$ by cutting along $A'$ is an
annulus. Since, up to isotopy, there is only one two-sided simple
closed curve on $N_{A'}$, we must have $\varphi(\alpha) = \alpha$.
\end{proof}
\bigskip
\subsubsection{Ideal triangulations of $N$ and maximal
simplices of $B(N)$}
All maximal simplices in $B(N)$ have the same dimension, and there
is a well-defined action of the group $\textmd{Aut} \,B(N)$ on
maximal simplices. Any realization of a maximal simplex is an
ideal triangulation of $N$. An ideal triangulation is a
triangulation of $N$ whose vertex set is the set of punctures on
$N$ in the sense that vertices of a triangle can coincide as can a
pair of edges. Note that isotopy class of any ideal triangulation
forms a maximal simplex in $B(N)$. The converse of that is also
true. So, $\textmd{Aut} \,B(N)$ acts on the isotopy classes of
ideal triangulations.
We quote the following definition from \cite{K1}.
\begin{Definition}
A good ideal triangle is a set $\{a',b',c'\}$ of nontrivial
embedded disjoint arcs such that $a'$, $b'$ and $c'$ connect
$P_{1}$ to $P_{2}$, $P_{2}$ to $P_{3}$ and $P_{3}$ to $P_{1}$,
respectively, for three different punctures $P_{1}$, $P_{2}$ and
$P_{3}$, and such that $a' \cup b' \cup c'$ bounds a disc in $N$.
\end{Definition}
The following lemma can be proven similar to the proof Corollary
in \cite{Ha}.
\begin{Lemma}\label{Lemma-Hatcher}
Let $N$ be a projective plane with at least five punctures. Then
given any two maximal simplices $\sigma$ and $\sigma'$ of $B(N)$,
there exists a sequence of maximal simplices
$\sigma=\sigma_{1},\sigma_{2},\ldots,\sigma_{k}=\sigma'$ such that
$\sigma_{i} \cap \sigma_{i+1}$ is a codimension-one simplex for
each $i$.
\end{Lemma}
The lemmas below are analogous to Lemma\,3.9 and Lemma\,3.10 in
\cite{K1}.
\begin{Lemma}\label{Lemma-ideal}
Let $\tilde{\varphi} \in {\rm Aut} \,B(N)$,
$\triangle=\{a',b',c'\}$ be a good ideal triangle and let
$\alpha'$, $\beta'$, $\gamma'$ be the isotopy classes of $a'$,
$b'$, $c'$, respectively. Then $\{\alpha',\beta',\gamma'\}$ and,
hence
$\{\tilde{\varphi}(\alpha'),\tilde{\varphi}(\beta'),\tilde{\varphi}(\gamma')\}$
is a $2$-simplex in $B(N)$. If
$\tilde{\varphi}(\triangle)=\{\tilde{\varphi}(a'),\tilde{\varphi}(b'),\tilde{\varphi}(c')\}$
is a realization of the latter simplex, then it is a good ideal
triangle on $N$.
\end{Lemma}
\begin{Lemma}\label{Lemma-agree}
Let $\tilde{\varphi}$ and $\tilde{\psi}$ be two automorphisms of
$B(N)$. If they agree on a maximal simplex, then they agree on all
of $B(N)$.
\end{Lemma}
\bigskip
\subsubsection{Proof of Theorem\,\ref{Theorem-main1} for punctured
$\mathbb{R}P^{2}$} In Section\,3, we showed that the natural map
$\mathcal M_N \rightarrow \textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$ is injective. We
show that this natural homomorphism is onto. Let $\varphi \in
\textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$ and let $\sigma$ be the isotopy class of a
good ideal triangulation of $N$. So, $\sigma$ is a maximal simplex
of $B(N)$. By Lemma\,\ref{Lemma-ideal}, $\tilde{\varphi} \in
\textmd{Aut} \,B(N)$, the automorphism induced by $\varphi$, takes
a good ideal triangle to a good ideal triangle and
$\tilde{\varphi}$ can be realized by a homeomorphism. Also,
because each edge of a good ideal triangulation is an edge of two
good ideal triangles, the homeomorphism of these triangles gives a
homeomorphism $\Phi$ of $N$. By replacing $\Phi$ by a
diffeomorphism isotopic to $\Phi$ if necessary, we may assume that
$\Phi : N \rightarrow N$ is a diffeomorphism. If $[\Phi]$ is the
isotopy class of $\Phi$, then $\tilde{\varphi}$ agrees with
$\tilde{\Phi}_{*}$ the automorphism induced by $\Phi$, on the
maximal simplex $\sigma$ of $B(N)$. From Lemma\,\ref{Lemma-agree},
they agree on all of $B(N)$. Thus, $\tilde{\varphi} =
\tilde{\Phi}_{*}$. Since the map $\textmd{Aut} \,C(N) \rightarrow
\textmd{Aut} \,B(N)$ is injective, we get $\varphi = \Phi_{*}$.
The proof of the theorem for punctured $\mathbb{R}P^{2}$ is now
complete.
\section{Surfaces of Higher Genus}
\bigskip
Throughout this section unless otherwise stated, $N$ will denote a
connected nonorientable surface of genus $g$ with $n$ punctures
where $g$ is odd and $g+n \geqslant 6$.
In this section, we first show that automorphisms of $C(N)$
preserve the topological type of the vertices of $C(N)$. We then
prove that every automorphism of $C(N)$ is induced by a
diffeomorphism of $N$. We prove this by induction on $r$, where
$g=2r+1$.
\begin{Lemma}\label{Lemma-intersect}
Let $\varphi$ be an automorphism of $C(N)$. Let $\alpha$ and
$\beta$ be nonseparating two-sided vertices. If
$i(\alpha,\beta)=1$, then $i(\varphi(\alpha),\varphi(\beta))=1$.
\end{Lemma}
\begin{proof}
Let $\gamma_{1}$, $\gamma_{2}$,..., $\gamma_{2r-1}$ be pairwise
disjoint one-sided vertices such that each $\gamma_{i}$ is
disjoint from $\alpha$ and $\beta$. Consider the link
$L(\gamma_{1}, ... ,\gamma_{2r-1})$ of these vertices. Then<|fim_middle|>delta_{1})$, where
$\delta_{1}$ is the isotopy class of $d_{1}$. Since
$i(\delta,\delta_{1})=0$,
$i(\varphi(\delta),\varphi(\delta_{1}))=0$. If $n \neq n_{1}$,
then $i((t_{c}^{n})_{*}(\delta), (t_{c}^{n_{1}})_{*}(\delta_{1}))
\neq 0$ since both $d$ and $d_{1}$ are dual to $c$. Thus, we have
$i(\varphi(\delta), \varphi(\delta_{1})) \neq 0$. This is a
contradiction. Therefore, we must have $n=n_{1}$. Now for any
two-sided nonseparating circle $s$ which is dual to $c$, by
Lemma~\ref{Lemma-sequence} we can find a sequence of two-sided
nonseparating circles dual to $c$, connecting $d$ to $s$ such that
each consecutive pair is disjoint. It follows that $\varphi$
agrees with $(t_{c}^{n})_{*}$ on every element of $D(\gamma)$.
Therefore, $\varphi$ agrees with $(t_{c}^{n})_{*}$ on $\gamma$ and
on $L(\gamma)\cup D(\gamma)$. Let $h_{c} = t_{c}^{n}$. In the
following, we will denote $(h_{c})_{*}$ simply by $h_{*}$.
If $u$ and $v$ are any other two-sided nonseparating circles dual
to each other, then there exists a diffeomorphism $N \rightarrow
N$ mapping $(u,v)$ to $(c_{1},c_{2})$, where $c_{1}$ and $c_{2}$
are the circles in Figure\,\ref{sur-circles}. The set
$\{c_{1},c_{2}\}$ can be completed to a set $C$ of two-sided
circles except $a$ as shown in Figure\,\ref{sur-circles}. Let
$\gamma_{i}$ be the isotopy class of $c_{i}$.
We orient tubular neighborhoods of elements of $C$ in such way
that these orientation agree with an orientation of a regular
neighborhood $M$ of $\cup c_{i}$. We note that $M$ is an
orientable surface.
The isotopy classes of Dehn twists about elements of $C$ generate
a subgroup $\mathcal{T'}$. As shown above, the restriction of
$\varphi$ to $L(\gamma_{i}) \cup D(\gamma_{i})$ agrees with the
induced map $(h_{i})_{*}$ of a diffeomorphism $h_{i} : N
\rightarrow N$.
Any circle in $C$ is either disjoint from $c_{1}$ or is dual to
$c_{1}$, $\varphi(\gamma_{i})=(h_{1})_{*}(\gamma_{i})$ for all
$i$. Similarly, $\varphi(\gamma_{i})=(h_{2})_{*}(\gamma_{i})$ for
all $i$. Hence, $(h^{-1}_{1} \circ h_{2})_{*}(\gamma_{i}) =
\gamma_{i}$. In particular, $(h^{-1}_{1} \circ h_{2})_{*}(c_{i})$
is isotopic to $c_{i}$ and
$$(h_{1}^{-1} \circ h_{2})t_{c_{i}}(h_{1}^{-1} \circ
h_{2})^{-1}=t_{c_{i}}^{\epsilon_{i}},$$ where $\epsilon_{i} =
\pm1$. Let us denote $h_{1}^{-1} \circ h_{2}$ by $h$. For a circle
$c_{i} \in C$ dual to $c_{1}$, we have the braid relation
$$t_{c_{1}}t_{c_{i}}t_{c_{1}}=t_{c_{i}}t_{c_{1}}t_{c_{i}}.$$
By conjugating with $h$, we get
$$t^{\epsilon_{1}}_{c_{1}}t^{\epsilon_{i}}_{c_{i}}t^{\epsilon_{1}}_{c_{1}}
=
t^{\epsilon_{i}}_{c_{i}}t^{\epsilon_{1}}_{c_{1}}t^{\epsilon_{i}}_{c_{i}}.$$
But this relation holds if and only if $\epsilon_{1}$ and
$\epsilon_{i}$ has the same sign. Now if $c_{i}$ is dual to
$c_{1}$ and if $c_{j}$ is dual to $c_{i}$, by similar reasoning we
get $\epsilon_{j}$ and $\epsilon_{1}$ have the same sign. It
follows that all $\epsilon_{i}$ have the same sign, as we can pass
from $c_{1}$ to any circle in $C$ through dual circles.
\begin{figure}[hbt]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=12cm]{surf1.eps}
\caption {Identify antipodal points on the boundary component on
the left hand side} \label{sur-circles}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
Suppose that $\epsilon_{i} = -1$, so that $ht_{c_{i}}h^{-1} =
t^{-1}_{c_{i}}$ for all $c_{i} \in C$. Thus $h$ reverses the
orientation of tubular neighborhoods of $c_{i}$. Let $\rho$ be the
reflection in $yz-$plane as shown in Figure\,\ref{sur-circles}.
The reflection $\rho$ leaves each $c_{i} \in C$ invariant, but
reverses the orientations of tubular neighborhoods of $c_{i}$.
Here $\rho t_{c_{i}} \rho^{-1} = t^{-1}_{c_{i}}$ for all $i$. Thus
$$(\rho \circ h)t_{c_{i}}(\rho \circ h)^{-1} = t_{c_{i}}.$$
In other words, $\rho \circ h \in \mathcal{C}_{\mathcal
M_{N}}(\mathcal{T'})$. Since $\mathcal{C}_{\mathcal
M_{N}}(\mathcal{T'})$ is trivial by
Proposition~\ref{Prop-centralizer}, we get that $$h = \rho^{-1} =
\rho.$$ On the other hand, there exists a two-sided nonseparating
circle $a$ as shown in Figure\,\ref{sur-circles} such that the
class $\alpha$ of $a$ is contained in $L(\gamma_{1}) \cap
D(\gamma_{2})$ and $h(\alpha) = \rho(\alpha) \neq \alpha$.
However, this is a contradiction since $h(\alpha) =
\varphi(\alpha) = \alpha$.
Therefore, we must have $\epsilon_{i} = 1$ for all $i$. Thus,
$ht_{c_{i}}h = t_{c_{i}}$ for all $i$. In particular $h =
h_{1}^{-1} \circ h_{2} \in \mathcal{C}_{\mathcal
M_{N}}(\mathcal{T'}) = 1$. Consequently, $h_{1} = h_{2}$.
Let $d$ be any two-sided nonseparating circle and $\delta$ denote
the isotopy class of $d$ on $N$. Since $N$ is a nonorientable
surface of genus $g \geqslant 3$, $c_{1}$ and $d$ are dually
equivalent by Theorem\,3.1 of \cite{K2}. In other words, there
exists a sequence of two-sided nonseparating circles
$a_{1},\ldots,a_{k}$ on $N$ such that $a_{1}=c_{1}$, $a_{k}=d$ and
the circles $a_{i}$ and $a_{i+1}$ are dual. Using this sequence,
we obtain that $(h_{1})_{*}=(h')_{*}=\varphi$. Indeed, for any
two-sided nonseparating circle $d$, $(h_{1})_{*}$ agrees with
$\varphi$. Furthermore, since the isotopy classes of every
separating circle and of any one-sided circle are in $L(\zeta)$
where $\zeta$ is the isotopy class of some two-sided nonseparating
circle $s$, we obtain that $(h_{1})_{*}$ agrees with $\varphi$ on
$C(N)$.
\end{proof}
\bigskip
\subsubsection{Proof of Theorem\,\ref{Theorem-main1} for nonorientable
surface of odd genus} It is shown that $\mathcal M_N \rightarrow
\textmd{Aut} \,C(N)$ is injective in Section\,3.
Theorem\,\ref{Thm-onto} implies that automorphisms of $C(N)$ are
induced by diffeomorphisms of $N$. Hence, this completes the proof
Theorem\,\ref{Theorem-main1}.
\bigskip
\bigskip
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|
$\varphi$ restricts to an automorphism $\varphi_{|} :
L(\gamma_{1}, ... ,\gamma_{2r-1}) \rightarrow L(\gamma_{1}, ...
,\gamma_{2r-1})$. $L(\gamma_{1}, ... ,\gamma_{2r-1})$ is
isomorphic to the complex of curves of a torus with $n+2r-1$
punctures. Observe that $\alpha$ and $\beta$ vertices are
contained in $L(\gamma_{1}, ... ,\gamma_{2r-1})$ and by assumption
$i(\alpha,\beta)=1$. Since $n+2r-1 \geqslant 3$, by Theorem\,1 in
\cite{K1}. $\varphi_{|} $ is induced by a diffeomorphism. In
particular, $i(\varphi(\alpha),\varphi(\beta))=1$.
\end{proof}
The following lemma can be proven using techniques similar to
those in Lemma\,3.8. in \cite{Ir2} or Lemma\,3 in \cite{IK}.
\begin{Lemma}\label{Lemma-sequence}
Let $a$ be a two-sided nonseparating circle. If $c$ and $d$ are
two two-sided nonseparating circles, both intersecting $a$
transversely once, then there is a sequence $c=c_{0},
c_{1},...,c_{n}=d$ of two-sided nonseparating circles such that
each $c_{i}$ intersects the circle $a$ transversely once and
$c_{i}$ is disjoint from $c_{i+1}$ for each $i=0,1,...,n-1$.
\end{Lemma}
\begin{Lemma}\label{Lemma-notiso}
Let $n \geqslant 2$ and $k \geqslant 1$. If $N$ is a projective
plane with $n$ punctures and $T$ is a torus with $k$ punctures,
then $C(N)$ and $C(T)$ are not isomorphic.
\end{Lemma}
\begin{proof}
The complexes $C(N)$ and $C(T)$ have dimensions $n-2$ and $k-1$,
respectively. If $k \neq n-1$, since these complexes of curves
have different dimensions, $C(N)$ and $C(T)$ are not isomorphic.
If $k = n-1$, we proceed as follows.
Let $n=2$. Thus $N$ is a projective plane with two punctures and
$T$ is a torus with one puncture. In this case, $C(N)$ is finite
(\cite{S}), however, $C(T)$ is infinite discrete since $T$ is a
torus with one puncture. Therefore, they are not isomorphic.
Now, assume that $C(N)$ and $C(T)$ are not isomorphic when $N$ has
$n-1$ punctures. Since there are $n-1$ punctures on $N$, there are
$n-2$ punctures on $T$. We need to show that the complexes $C(N)$
and $C(T)$ are not isomorphic if $N$ has $n$ punctures. Assume the
contrary that there is an isomorphism $\varphi : C(N) \rightarrow
C(T)$. For any vertex $\gamma$ in $C(N)$, $\varphi$ induces an
isomorphisms $L(\gamma) \rightarrow L(\varphi(\gamma))$ and
$L^{d}(\gamma) \rightarrow L^{d}(\varphi(\gamma))$.
Note that for a vertex $\gamma$ of $C(N)$, the dual link
$L^{d}(\gamma)$ of $\gamma$ is connected if and only if $\gamma$
is either one-sided or $2$-separating. For a vertex $\delta$ of
$C(T)$, the dual link $L^{d}(\delta)$ of $\delta$ is connected if
and only if $\delta$ is either nonseparating or $2$-separating
vertex. From this, it follows that the image of the union of the
set of one-sided vertices and the set of $2$-separating vertices
of $C(N)$ is precisely the union of the set of nonseparating
vertices and the set of $2$-separating vertices of $C(T)$. Let
$\gamma$ be a $2$-separating vertex of $C(N)$. Then
$\varphi(\gamma)$ is either a nonseparating vertex or a
$2$-separating vertex of $C(T)$. First, we assume that
$\varphi(\gamma)$ is a nonseparating vertex $\delta$ of $C(T)$.
Clearly, $L(\gamma)$ is isomorphic to the complex of curves of a
projective plane with $n-1$ punctures and $L(\delta)$ is
isomorphic to the complex of curves of a sphere with $n+1$
punctures. By Lemma~\ref{Lemma-iso}, these complexes are not
isomorphic. Therefore, $\varphi(\gamma)$ cannot be a nonseparating
vertex $\delta$ of $C(T)$. Now, we assume that $\varphi(\gamma)$
is a $2$-separating vertex $\mu$ of $C(T)$. Then $L(\mu)$ is
isomorphic to the complex of curves of a torus with $n-2$
punctures. By assumption, these complexes are not isomorphic.
Therefore, we get a contradiction. Hence, $C(N)$ and $C(T)$ are
not isomorphic.
\end{proof}
\begin{Lemma}\label{Lemma-notisogenel}
Let $r \geqslant 1$ and $n \geqslant 0$. If $N$ is a connected
nonorientable surface of genus $2r+1$ with $n$ punctures and $M$
is a connected nonorientable surface of genus $2r$ with $k$
punctures, then $C(N)$ and $C(M)$ are not isomorphic.
\end{Lemma}
\begin{proof}
The complexes $C(N)$ and $C(M)$ have dimensions $4r+n-2$ and
$4r+k-4$, respectively. If $k \neq n+2$, since these complexes of
curves have different dimensions, $C(N)$ and $C(M)$ are not
isomorphic. If $k = n+2$, we proceed as follows.
Let $s=r+n$. We will prove that $C(N)$ and $C(M)$ are not
isomorphic by induction on $s$. Let $s=1$. In this case, $r=1$ and
$n=0$. In other words, $N$ is a connected closed nonorientable
surface of genus $3$ and $M$ is a Klein bottle with $2$ punctures.
We need to show that the complexes $C(N)$ and $C(M)$ are not
isomorphic. Assume the contrary that there is an isomorphism
$\varphi : C(N) \rightarrow C(M)$. For any vertex $\gamma$ in
$C(N)$, $\varphi$ induces an isomorphisms $L(\gamma) \rightarrow
L(\varphi(\gamma))$ and $L^{d}(\gamma) \rightarrow
L^{d}(\varphi(\gamma))$. Note that for a vertex $\gamma$ of
$C(N)$, the dual link $L^{d}(\gamma)$ of $\gamma$ is connected if
and only if $\gamma$ is either one-sided vertex and let $c \in
\gamma$ such that $N_{c}$ is an orientable surface or one-sided
vertex such that $N_{c}$ is a nonorientable surface or
nonseparating two-sided vertex. For a vertex $\delta$ of $C(M)$,
the dual link $L^{d}(\delta)$ of $\delta$ is connected if and only
if $\delta$ is either one-sided or nonseparating two-sided or
$2$-separating vertex. Let $\gamma$ be a nonseparating two-sided
vertex of $C(N)$. Then $\varphi(\gamma)$ is either a one-sided
vertex or a nonseparating two-sided vertex or a $2$-separating
vertex of $C(M)$. First, we assume that $\varphi(\gamma)$ is a
one-sided vertex $\delta$ of $C(M)$. Obviously, $L(\gamma)$ is
isomorphic to the complex of curves of a projective plane with $2$
punctures and $L(\delta)$ is isomorphic to the complex of curves
of a projective plane with $3$ punctures. Since these complexes
have different dimensions zero and one, respectively, these
complexes are not isomorphic. Second, we suppose that
$\varphi(\gamma)$ is a nonseparating two-sided vertex $\mu$ of
$C(M)$. Then $L(\mu)$ is isomorphic to the complex of curves of a
sphere with $4$ punctures. By Lemma~\ref{Lemma-iso}, these
complexes are not isomorphic. Now, we assume that
$\varphi(\gamma)$ is a $2$-separating vertex $\lambda$ of $C(M)$.
Clearly, $L(\lambda)$ is isomorphic to the complex of curves of a
Klein bottle with one puncture. Since these complexes have
different dimensions, these complexes are not isomorphic.
Therefore, we get a contradiction. Hence, the complex of curves of
a connected closed nonorientable surface of genus $3$ and the
complex of curves of a Klein bottle with $2$ punctures are not
isomorphic.
Assume that the complexes $C(N)$ and $C(M)$ are not isomorphic for
all integers $1$ to $s-1$. Now, let us prove it for $s$. In this
case, $N$ is a connected nonorientable surface of genus $2r+1$
with $n$ punctures and $M$ is a connected nonorientable surface of
genus $2r$ with $n+2$ punctures. Suppose the contrary that there
is an isomorphism $\varphi : C(N) \rightarrow C(M)$. Note that for
any vertex $\alpha$ of $C(N)$, the dual link $L^{d}(\alpha)$ of
$\alpha$ is connected if and only if $\alpha$ is either one-sided
vertex and let $a \in \alpha$ such that $N_{a}$ is an orientable
surface or one-sided vertex such that $N_{a}$ is a nonorientable
surface or nonseparating two-sided vertex or $2$-separating
vertex. For a vertex $\beta$ of $C(M)$, the dual link
$L^{d}(\beta)$ of $\beta$ is connected if and only if $\beta$ is
either one-sided vertex or nonseparating two-sided vertex and $b
\in \beta$ such that $M_{b}$ is an orientable surface or
nonseparating two-sided vertex such that $M_{b}$ is a
nonorientable surface or $2$-separating vertex. Let $\alpha$ be a
$2$-separating vertex of $C(N)$. First,we assume that
$\varphi(\alpha)$ is a one-sided vertex $\zeta$ of $C(M)$.
Clearly, $L(\alpha)$ is isomorphic to the complex of curves of a
connected nonorientable surface of genus $2r+1$ with $n-1$
punctures and $L(\zeta)$ is isomorphic to the complex of curves of
a connected nonorientable surface of genus $2r-1$ with $n+3$
punctures. Although these complexes have the same dimensions,
these complexes are not isomorphic. Because, by
Proposition~\ref{Prop-ndim1}, there is a maximal simplex of
dimension $3r+n-3$ in the complex of curves $C(N_{2r+1,n-1})$,
whereas there is no any maximal simplex of dimension $3r+n-3$ in
the complex of curves $C(M_{2r-1,n+3})$. Second, we suppose that
$\varphi(\alpha)$ is a nonseparating two-sided vertex $\epsilon$
of $C(M)$ and let $e \in \epsilon$ such that $M_{e}$ is an
orientable surface. Then $L(\epsilon)$ is isomorphic to the
complex of curves of a connected orientable surface of genus $r-1$
with $n+4$ punctures. By Lemma~\ref{Prop-odim1} and
Proposition~\ref{Prop-ndim1}, these complexes $C(M_{r-1,n+4})$ and
$C(N_{2r+1,n-1})$ are not isomorphic. Third, we assume that
$\varphi(\alpha)$ is a nonseparating two-sided vertex $\omega$ of
$C(M)$ and let $w \in \omega$ such that $M_{w}$ is a nonorientable
surface. Then $L(\omega)$ is isomorphic to the complex of curves
of a connected nonorientable surface of genus $2r-2$ with $n+4$
punctures. Since these complexes $C(M_{2r-2,n+4})$ and
$C(N_{2r+1,n-1})$ have different dimensions $4r+n-4$ and $4r+n-3$,
respectively, these complexes are not isomorphic. Now, we suppose
that $\varphi(\alpha)$ is a $2$-separating vertex $\nu$ of $C(M)$.
Then $L(\nu)$ is isomorphic to the complex of curves of a
connected nonorientable surface of genus $2r$ with $n+1$
punctures. By assumption of the induction, these complexes
$C(M_{2r,n+1})$ and $C(N_{2r+1,n-1})$ are not isomorphic.
Therefore, we get a contradiction. Hence, $C(N)$ and $C(M)$ are
not isomorphic.
\end{proof}
\begin{Lemma}\label{Lemma-take}
Let $N$ be a connected nonorientable surface of genus $g=2r+1,$ $r
\geqslant 1$ with $n \geqslant 0$ boundary components. The group
${\rm Aut} \,C(N)$ preserves the topological type of the vertices
of $C(N)$.
\end{Lemma}
\begin{proof}
Let $\varphi$ be an automorphism of $C(N)$. Note that for a vertex
$\gamma$ of $C(N)$, the dual link $L^{d}(\gamma)$ of $\gamma$ is
connected if and only if $\gamma$ is either one-sided vertex or
nonseparating two-sided vertex or $2$-separating. Therefore,
$\varphi$ cannot take a one-sided vertex or a nonseparating
two-sided vertex or a $2$-separating to a $k$-separating vertex
with $k > 2$ or separating vertex.
Let $\alpha$ be a one-sided vertex of $C(N)$ and let $a \in
\alpha$ such that $N_{a}$ is an orientable surface. Clearly,
$L(\alpha)$ is isomorphic to the complex of curves of an
orientable surface of genus $r$ with $n+1$ boundary components
$S_{r,n+1}$. Let $\beta$ be a one-sided vertex and let $b \in
\beta$ such that $N_{b}$ is a nonorientable surface of genus $2r$
with $n+1$ boundary components. Obviously, $L(\beta)$ is
isomorphic to the complex of curves of a nonorientable surface of
genus $2r$ with $n+1$ boundary components $N_{2r,n+1}$. Let
$\gamma$ be a nonseparating two-sided vertex of $C(N)$ and
$L(\gamma)$ is isomorphic to the complex of curves of a
nonorientable surface of genus $2r-1$ with $n+2$ boundary
components $N_{2r-1,n+2}$. Let $\delta$ be a $2$-separating vertex
of $C(N)$ and $L(\delta)$ is isomorphic to the complex of curves
of a nonorientable surface of genus $2r+1$ with $n-1$ boundary
components $N_{2r+1,n-1}$. Since there are maximal simplices of
different dimensions in the complexes of curves $C(N_{2r,n+1})$,
$C(N_{2r-1,n+2})$ and $C(N_{2r+1,n-1})$, these complexes are not
isomorphic to $C(S_{r,n+1})$. Moreover, the dimensions of
$C(N_{2r,n+1})$, $C(N_{2r-1,n+2})$ and $C(N_{2r+1,n-1})$ are
$4r+n-3$, $4r+n-4$ and $4r+n-3$, respectively. Therefore, the
complex of curves $C(N_{2r-1,n+2})$ is not isomorphic to
$C(N_{2r,n+1})$ and $C(N_{2r+1,n-1})$. Furthermore, although these
complexes of curves $C(N_{2r,n+1})$ and $C(N_{2r+1,n-1})$ have the
same dimensions, by Lemma~\ref{Lemma-notisogenel}, these complexes
are not isomorphic.
Let $\lambda$ be a separating vertex and let $e \in \lambda$ be
circle. $N_{e}$ has two connected components. Let $N_{e} = N_{0}
\sqcup N_{1}$ such that $N_{0}$ and $N_{1}$ are nonorientable
surfaces. More precisely, $N_{0}$ is a nonorientable surface of
genus $l$ for some $1\leqslant l \leqslant 2r$ with $k+1$
punctures for some $0 \leqslant k \leqslant n$ denoted by
$N_{l,k+1}$, then $N_{1}$ is a nonorientable surface of genus
$2r+1-l$ with $n-k+1$ punctures denoted by $N_{2r+1-l,n-k+1}$. The
dual link $L^{d}(\lambda)$ has exactly two connected components.
Let us denote these components by $L_{0}^{d}(\lambda)$ and
$L_{1}^{d}(\lambda)$; $L^{d}(\lambda) = L_{0}^{d}(\lambda) \sqcup
L_{1}^{d}(\lambda)$. We name $L_{i}(\lambda)$ so that the vertices
of $L^{d}_{i}(\lambda)$ are the isotopy classes of circles on
$N_{i}$. Let $L_{i}(\lambda)$ be the full subcomplex of $C(N)$
with vertices $L^{d}_{i}(\lambda)$. It follows that
$(L_{i}(\lambda))^{d} = L^{d}_{i}(\lambda)$. Then $L_{i}(\lambda)$
is isomorphic to $C(N_{i})$. Let $\mu$ be a separating vertex and
$w \in \mu$ be circle. Similarly, we define $L^{d}_{i}(\mu)$ and
$L_{i}(\mu)$ so that $L_{i}(\mu)$ is isomorphic to $C(N'_{i})$. In
other words, $L_{0}(\mu)$ is isomorphic to the complex of curves
of an orientable surface of genus $l$ for some $0\leqslant l
\leqslant r$ with $k+1$ punctures for some $0 \leqslant k
\leqslant n$ denoted by $S_{l,k+1}$, then $L_{1}(\mu)$ is
isomorphic to the complex of curves of a nonorientable surface of
genus $2(r-l)+1$ with $n-k+1$ denoted by $N_{2(r-l)+1,n-k+1}$.
Since $L_{0}(\mu)$ is isomorphic to $C(S_{l,k+1})$ and all maximal
simplices in $C(S_{l,k+1})$ have the same dimension, $L^{d}(\mu)$
is not isomorphic to $L^{d}(\lambda)$. Hence, $\lambda$ cannot be
mapped $\mu$ under $\varphi$.
The proof of the lemma is complete.
\end{proof}
\begin{Remark}\label{Remark-take}
In the above proof, in case of $r=1$ and $n \geqslant 0$, one can
see that the complex of curves of a torus with $n+1$ boundary
components and the complex of curves of a projective plane with
$n+2$ boundary components are not isomorphic by
Lemma~\ref{Lemma-notiso}.
\end{Remark}
\begin{Theorem}\label{Thm-onto}
Let $N$ be a connected nonorientable surface of odd genus $g=2r+1$
with $n$ punctures. Suppose that $g+n \geqslant 6$. Then $\varphi$
agrees with a map $h_{*} : C(N) \rightarrow C(N)$ which is induced
by a diffeomorphism $h : N \rightarrow N$.
\end{Theorem}
\begin{proof}
Let $r=0$. Then $N$ is a projective plane with $n \geqslant 5$
punctures. In Section 4, we showed that $\varphi$ is induced by a
diffeomorphism of $N$.
We assume that every automorphism $C(N) \rightarrow C(N)$ is
induced by a diffeomorphism of $N$ if $N$ is of odd genus $g
\leqslant 2r-1$. Now, we show that $\varphi$ is induced by a
diffeomorphism of $N$ for genus $g=2r+1$.
Let $c$ be any two-sided nonseparating circle and $\gamma$ denote
its isotopy class. By Lemma~\ref{Lemma-take}, $\varphi$ takes
$\gamma$ to a two-sided nonseparating vertex, say $\gamma'$, and
let $c' \in \gamma'$. There is a diffeomorphism $f$ such that
$f(c)=c'$. Then $f_{*}^{-1}\varphi(\gamma)=\gamma$ where $f_{*} :
C(N) \rightarrow C(N)$ the automorphism induced by $f$. By
replacing $\varphi$ by $f_{*}^{-1}\varphi$, we can assume that
$\varphi(\gamma)=\gamma$. $\varphi$ restricts to an automorphism
$\varphi_{c} : L(\gamma) \rightarrow L(\gamma)$. Since $L(\gamma)$
is isomorphic to the complex of curves $C(N_{c})$ of a
nonorientable surface $N_{c}$ of genus $2r-1$ with $n+2$ boundary
components, we get an automorphism $\varphi_{c}$ of the complex of
curves of a nonorientable surface of genus $2r-1$ with $n+2$
boundary components. By induction, we can assume that
$\varphi_{c}$ is equal to a map $(\overline{g}_{c})_{*} : C(N_{c})
\rightarrow C(N_{c})$ which is induced by a diffeomorphism
$\overline{g}_{c} : N_{c} \rightarrow N_{c}$. By gluing two
boundary components of $N_{c}$ obtained $c$ in a convenient way
$g_{c}$ induces a diffeomorphism $g_{c} : N \rightarrow N$. It
follows that $g_{c}(c) = c$. Therefore, $\varphi$ agrees with
$(g_{c})_{*}$ on every element of $L(\gamma)$. The composition
$(g^{-1}_{c})_{*}$ with $\varphi$, $(g^{-1}_{c})_{*} \circ
\varphi$ fixes $\gamma$ and every element of $L(\gamma)$. We may
replace $(g^{-1}_{c})_{*} \circ \varphi$ by $\varphi$. Now,
$\varphi$ is an automorphism of $C(N)$ such that it is identity on
$\gamma \cup L(\gamma)$.
Let $d$ be a two-sided nonseparating circle dual to $c$. In other
words, $d$ intersects $c$ transversely once and there is no other
intersection. Let $T$ be a regular neighborhood of $c \cup d$. The
surface $T$ is a torus with one boundary component. Let $e$ be the
boundary component of $T$. Let $\delta$ and $\epsilon$ denote the
isotopy class of $d$ and $e$, respectively. Obviously, since
$\epsilon \in L(\gamma)$, $\varphi(\epsilon) = \epsilon$. Also,
$\varphi(\gamma)=\gamma$. Since $i(\delta,\epsilon)=0$,
$i(\varphi(\delta),\varphi(\epsilon))=i(\varphi(\delta),\epsilon)=0$.
Since $i(\gamma,\delta)=1$ by Lemma~\ref{Lemma-intersect}, there
exists an integer $n$ such that
$\varphi(\delta)=(t_{c}^{n})_{*}(\delta)$.
Let $D(\gamma)$ be the set of isotopy classes of two-sided
nonseparating circles which are dual to $c$ on $N$. Let $d_{1}$ be
a two-sided nonseparating circle which is disjoint from $d$ and
dual to $c$. Similarly, there exists an integer $n_{1}$ such that
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24 Hours: Brad Jones, Executive Director, Visit Bellevue
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In 2018, after an 11-year commitment to a Michigan-based convention and visitors bureau, and close to 14 years working at a similar bureau in Rochester, Minnesota, Brad Jones and his wife, Shelly, found themselves on the precipice of a looming adventure.
The couple's children had left for college, and it was time to find a new place to call home. Personally, Jones said he wanted a place where he could kayak in the morning and snowshoe in the evening. Professionally, however, Jones was looking for what he calls an emerging market.
"What I love most about the area is the thirst for growth," Jones explained. "I don't think<|fim_middle|> describing why Bellevue is an ideal convention and meeting destination.
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As executive director of Visit Bellevue, Jones has been at the helm of the city's convention and visitors bureau for one year now, and he has wasted little time getting down to business. Upon arrival, Jones' first objective was to collect data on the city, and learn everything he could about who visits Bellevue, and why.
Jones also wanted to immerse himself in the local hospitality market.
"My wife and I are making our way around Bellevue, and we're probably not even halfway done yet," Jones said of the couple's personal quest to dine at Bellevue's many restaurants. "I think a lot of travelers are experiencing Bellevue through cuisine and food, and so we're trying to do that on the personal side as well."
Once the research was completed, Jones began plans for a massive rebranding effort for the organization. His goal is to turn the convention and visitors bureau into a full-service destination marketing and management organization, or DMMO. This process is still ongoing.
"I think that, for years, the mentality in the hospitality industry here was to really survive on what the epicenter of Seattle was creating, and (Bellevue) was more of byproduct of that," Jones said. "Now we're looking to kind of carve out our own niche, differentiate, and really develop Bellevue as Bellevue … (this city) is ready for its own brand and for visitors to really understand why basing their trip out of here makes sense."
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Is 2019 the turning point in South Australian wine?
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Despite some of the oldest Grenache plantings in the world, and the grape's resistance to heat stress, Grenache has been cast over in recent years, with fruit prices often less than half that of Shiraz and Cabernet.
But As Kym Farley from Kaesler Wines explains, this is a variety now enjoying a renewed appeal for Barossan producers and consumers.
"Shiraz will always be king in the Barossa, but Grenache is what people are now starting to talk about," he said.
"We are seeing a shift from the big jammy styles of the 90's to wines that are utilising the generous fruit that naturally happens in the Barossa (like) the Kaesler Fave Grenache.
"From vineyards planted back in 1930, it is whole-bunch fermented and comes in at 13.5 per cent ABV. It is not your stereotypical Barossa wine."
That sentiment is echoed at Australian Vintage Limited (AVL), where the newish Barossa Valley Wine Company brand will also have a Grenache focus.
AVL's General Manager – Marketing, Scott Burton, explains: "Shiraz still dominates in the Barossa and we certainly expect it to be our top-selling varietal by some margin. However, Grenache and Grenache-based blends are also flourishing… we see that varietal mix as an emerging trend."
Winemakers love it too, as Saltram's Alex MacKenzie notes: "(We're) extremely excited to see Grenache get some focus as we love making the wines from these old vines. They have so much expression.
"We release a Single Vineyard Survivor Vine Grenache from vines planted over 70 years ago. Utilising stalks and whole bunch fruit in the ferments, we can make a style that is approachable for early release, displaying lifted fruit, and complexity."
There is another forgotten Barossa style well suited to warmer, drier vintages too – fortified wine.
Classic tawny was once the most famous wine in the region, but with tastes shifting towards table wines, this most traditional wine category has been cast aside.
Fascinatingly, some Barossan fortifieds are enjoying a comeback. Seppetsfield's fortifieds, for example, are enjoying a spike in popularity.
"Our Para Tawny Collection is at allocation level in most markets," Elson explains.
"The patience required to make these wines, and their rarity, seems to now be better understood than ever – even to younger generations. The 'Taste Your Birth Year' Tawny experience, or standing next to an 1878 barrel at Sepppeltsfield, for example, has become an Instagram selfie moment."
That sense of fortified nostalgia isn't lost at Saltram either, with MacKenzie about to release another new, Colheita-style single vintage Special Rare Tawny in the same mode as the 1959 Special Rare bottled in 2009.
Celebrating birthdays with ancient fortified is not confined to Saltram, with Yalumba also unveiling a cellar-door-only range of aged tawny to mark 170 years.
Still, while these mega-fortifieds might occupy a special niche, the stark reality is that they still lack mainstream appeal. The omnipotence of Barossan table wines like Shiraz and Cabernet can't be denied, and even Grenache remains a nascent trend for retailers.
Bert Werden of online merchant Winestar explains: "If there is hype surrounding an increase in Grenache sales I think I have missed it, ditto red blends.
"I will admit to a spike post-Turkey Flat winning the Jimmy, but by and large with consumers (quite rightfully) being asked to pay a bit more for genuine old vine Grenache, sales are never going to match those of 'mainstream' varieties.
"Of course, when we are able to bring to market a bargain, sub-$20 option, emanating from old vines, then there is certainly great interest but these are few and far between."
Grape evolution in McLaren Vale
While these 'mainstream' varieties might be dominating sales, many McLaren Vale winemakers are exploring both alternative and conventional options.
Brad Hickey, of Brash Higgins, explains: "We're all doing both now, it seems. The traditional varieties are so ingrained in the culture here and abroad, they will always be wildly popular. (But) there's also interest in new things, and we'll always be exploring those (alternative) channels."
Dudley Brown agrees: "Shiraz won't disappear anytime soon. (But) if you told McLaren Vale growers in 1999 that Chardonnay would go from 10-20 per cent of production to near zero in 10 years, they would have howled you out of the room.
"While (some) critics will pat themselves on the backs as alternative/climate appropriate varieties increase dramatically, the reality is that the variety mix will change because the aggregate water supply isn't going to increase and growers need to survive.
"The beneficiary will be the consumer. Big time. Lots of new things will happen because they have to."
This is an excerpt from the South Australian Wine article in the July issue of National Liquor News. Read the full article here.
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South Australia is in a new wine era – one where Shiraz, Cabernet and Chardonnay are not the only answers, and where climate change is not the future, it's now, as Andrew Graham discovers.
It's a photo to make any grapegrower weep. Earlier this year, a contentious picture landed in wine industry inboxes that perfectly demonstrated the challenge of the 2019 South Australian vintage.
It was a snap of Torbreck's $2.2 million Laird vineyard looking very dry and brown, at a time when everything should be lush and green. Leaves had fallen off, the vines struggling, the grapes non-existent.
While Torbreck were quick to point out that this was just an unflattering picture, and the vineyard still produced a crop, it's a fair illustration of what Seppeltsfield's General Manager Sales and Marketing Chad Elson, described as "a year where Mother Nature flexed her muscles".
For the Barossa, McLaren Vale and the Clare Valley, in particular, 2019 will go down as one of the lowest yielding vintages in decades. It's a harvest marked by devastating late spring frosts, hail and – and famously – almost no rain (just 18mm fell in Adelaide from the beginning of January to the end of April). How dry was it? Dudley Brown from Inkwell Wines puts it eloquently "numerous times I shook my fist at the sky and screamed: 'is that all ya got?'. In the future, I won't ask this question again".
But this was also a vintage that may serve as a line in the sand. Where the cooler climate of Coonawarra (again) shone, the smartest grapegrowers delivered healthy grapes despite all the odds, and heat tolerant varieties like Nero d'Avola performed better than traditional stalwarts like Shiraz.
Further, these newer (for Australia) varieties are proving popular beyond viticulturists too, with grapes like Fiano and Touriga enjoying growing commercial appeal. Suddenly, in 2019 South Australia is in a new wine era – one where Shiraz, Cabernet and Chardonnay are not the only answers, and where climate change is not the future, it's now.
Brown puts it well: "2019 has changed our mindset to anticipating and actively planning for more 2019s. A lot more 2019s. The game has changed fundamentally. The inflection point is undeniable now."
Barossa heats up
Aside from 2011, it's difficult to find many vintages over the last 20 years which you'd call genuinely poor in the Barossa. As a region, it's enjoyed a charmed run, with even tricky years like 2008 delivering great wines.
Indeed for many of the better prepared (or just fortunate) producers, 2019 will be another solid, if low yielding, year, as Louisa Rose the Chief Winemaker at Yalumba believes.
"We were lucky that our vineyards and those of our Barossa growers mostly had good protection from the late season frosts, were well managed through the season (particularly through January) and had access to adequate water for irrigation. The wines look amazing."
Elson believes that the miserable yields might have bumped up quality too.
"Even though climatic records were broken, the lower yields resulted in excellent grape quality," he said. "(The wines) have good depth of flavour and colour with firm tannins."
Despite the positivity, the facts paint a picture of a season of extremes. At Henschke, they took in just five tonnes of grapes off the entire 14ha Mount Edelstone Vineyard. Brett Hayes from Hayes Family Wines noted the "incredibly harsh conditions" with yields down by "perhaps 50 per cent or more on average".
Still, Hayes is upbeat: "The positive side? The quality looks extremely good at this early stage," he said.
"A vintage for the small winemaker (but) a tough one for the soul of the Barossa – the growers."
Interestingly, one of the heroes of this 'challenging' vintage is not one of the aforementioned alternative varieties, but a Barossa stalwart – Gren | 910 |
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Bky<|fim_middle|> of our connection to one another on a deep, spiritual level.
Today I read you a scripture where Jesus is sending a similar message to Levi, who is also called Matthew. When we left off last week, Jesus had just called some of the disciples- "From now on you'll be catching people," he said. When Jesus left the beach that day with Peter and James and John and who knows how many others, he began to teach exactly what he meant by that phrase.
First in the net was a leper- an untouchable- seen, touched, loved, healed and restored to community by the one who looked past the surface, into the "you I like" part of the dis-eased person.
Next Jesus heals a paralyzed man- one so incapable of movement that their friends had to bring him to Jesus, as no small aside, through the roof of the building because the room was so crowded. "It's you I like" says Jesus, and the man is no longer stuck in one place- but takes up his mat and walks tall.
The critics shouted: Blasphemy! Who do you think you are? Those sinners, they are God's problem; don't tell us that is our responsibility, to forgive like that, to to love like that, to heal like that!"
So Jesus takes it a step further- he looks at Levi the tax collector sitting at a tax booth, and says "It's you I like."
Look at the picture on the front of your bulletin. (top left) This painting is "The Calling of Matthew" "Caravaggio's painting powerfully depicts the momentous encounter between the young and charismatic rabbi and the jaded tax collector. Matthew points to himself questioningly, as if he cannot quite believe he is being singled out by Jesus, and he is not sure he even wants to respond if he is.
Caravaggio portrays Matthew and his companions in what was then contemporary dress. In doing this, the artist shows that this is a timeless moment, not something in a distant past, but applicable to us all. Matthew, like a dubiously honest businessperson of Caravaggio's (or our) time, is being looked upon with mercy and called by Christ.
His companions, all dressed in finery and probably also tax collectors, look up at Jesus with surprise. The apostle Peter stands with Jesus, both of them dressed in biblical style clothing — the present and past linked artistically in a kairos moment — with Peter's hand gesture imitating that of Jesus."(1) Or perhaps Peter also can't believe it. Tax collectors were among the most hated in Jesus's time; most were ruthless, many times overcharging peasants so they could skim off the top and add to their commission. Willful sinners, we would call them; corrupt, greedy people who are aware they are cheating others and continue as if it doesn't bother them at all.
"It's you I like," says Jesus. And Matthew says, "who me?" and Matthews friends say "Him?" and Even Peter says "really?" And Jesus continues: 'The way you are right now, the way down deep inside you, not the things that hide you, not your toys, they're just beside you." And something happens to Matthew- he is seen, loved, touched, healed, restored to community by the one who looks past the dis-eased person.
And as they are having dinner that night at Matthews house, the critics shout, :Blasphemy!!! Who do you think you are? Eating and drinking now with those sinners, they are God's problem! Don't tell us its our responsibility to forgive like that, to love like that, to heal like that!"
As we've been preparing to go outside the backyard for the past few weeks, we've talked about our call, our message, why our words matter, and even what we need to leave behind in order to follow Christ out the back gate. And I believe most of us are pretty aware that the people we will encounter will be the marginalized, the lepers or outsiders, or the paralytics, people stuck in one manner of thinking or another... but what do we do when we meet Matthew? You see, with the leper or the paralytic, it's easy to share our story... it's obvious that we are to talk to the lonely or the isolated, to minister to the sick, to see, love, touch, heal, and restore to community the ones we see suffering.
But what of the Matthews of the neighborhood? The greedy. The wicked. The ones not just hated by society, but who we also can't bear to look at much less be around... I mean we're great at naming them... actually name-calling them... we're great at judging them; avoiding them, debating them, and are pretty darned comfortable wishing they all would just disappear... we're great at most everything but loving them.
'But pastor, come on- they are wicked! They don't care about the planet, they want to cut aid to the poor, they want to legally discriminate, they want a 30 foot concrete wall for God's sake- the greed, the selfishness, the corruption- Tax collectors and sinners!!! '
"I did not come to call the righteous by the sinner to repent; I didn't come for the well but for the sick." says Jesus...
Interestingly, he didn't say that to Matthew or point to Matthew when he said "the sick." Jesus called out the Pharisees- the church people- the ones questioning why love of Jesus was being shared with the people the church had deemed 'the enemy.' And perhaps we can be more comfortable with this story because Jesus changed Matthew's heart- Matthew repented- turned his life around, left the dark side and came over to the light- we have that privilege as moderns reading the text 2000 years after the fact. But for the Pharisees, now being told they are the ones who have suddenly missed the mark, well, I'm not sure what they must have been thinking... "Did he just call us sick? Did Jesus imply that we're the ones with the problem? Why is he sitting there laughing and eating and drinking- why is he not calling them out? Like we do!!!
But are we not called to do what Jesus did? Are we not called to love all? Respect all? Cherish all? Are we not called to look inside a person-and find the place in them that allows us to connect through compassion- or in the words of Fred Rodgers, "that part of [them] that knows that life is far more than anything we can ever see or hear or touch. That deep part of them that allows all of us to stand for those things without which humankind cannot survive. Love that conquers hate, peace that rises triumphant over war, and justice that proves more powerful than greed." The problem of course, comes when we convince ourselves that "they" (the Matthews of the world) don't possess that part- that there is nothing under the hair or the toys.
And that's where discipleship begins. When we embrace that God's love, the love that transformed us simply by Jesus standing in front of us and saying "It's you I like" , the love that transformed us by tapping into the part of ourselves we thought we'd left behind out of hurt or fear or guilt or shame, the love that transformed Matthew and Peter and yes, even some of the Pharisees, that love is the same love transforms all and is for all. It's the love which helps us see all of humanity through the eyes of compassion- to recognize the deepest parts of a person- the spirit burning and yearning within them. To recognize that we are all of us- all of us, first a foremost, God's children. That's how its done, my friends. We love, not because we are better than- but because we are connected to. And I tell you sincerely, unless we begin to do this, the world is truly in a lot of trouble.
This week I am asking us as a part of this beyond the backyard series to act for the first time out there, in the neighborhood. I'm challenging each of us to find a Matthew - and by that I mean, someone different from you, who has a different lifestyle, or is a member of a different political party, or another religious group, or social circle... someone that you may have gone out of your way to avoid in the past, or maybe have had disagreements with. Someone who you have maybe even written off- or written out of your life. When you've identified them, connect. Originally I was going to ask you to have a conversation with them, but I realize that may be too difficult in some situations... so instead, just connect. If you cant talk to Matthew just yet, wave. If you can't wave, smile. If you can't smile, just make eye contact. Look at them, instead of in disgust, or disdain, or even apathy, with the eyes of compassion.
"It's you I like," Seek out their humanity. Look for the Spirit. Hope for their good- desire the best for them, say a prayer for them, love them. Spend more than a few seconds on this and you will feel a shift inside... spend more than a few minutes and it could change your life, or their life, or both. And I promise you the God of Love and the Christ of compassion will be with you every step of the way.
(1) Nancy Enright, Pope Francis and Caravaggio's 'The Calling of St. Matthew' share a gaze of mercy ://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/pope-francis-and-caravaggios-calling-st-matthew-share-gaze-mercy-0 | rd Bodybuilding- Nutrition-Ep 4
Mark 9:30-37 Bkyrd Stmbling:Pride
Bkyrd Stumbling Blocks: Patriarchy
Mark 4 Combined Service
Mark 12: 28-34 Backyard Bounty: Love
Backyard Bounty: Value
Backyard Bounty: Encouragement Mark 13:1-8
Backyard Bounty: Abundance!
Backyard Birthing: Speak- Advent 3
Backyard Birthing: Sing! Luke 1:39-46
Christmas Eve- Ressurection
Luke 2: 21-40 A Once Over
Epiphany- Matthew- Star of Wonder
Beyond the Backyard: The Call-
Beyond the Backyard: The Message- Luke 4
Beyond the Backyard: Words Matter- Jeremiah 1:4-19
Beyond the Backyard:
Beyond the Backyard: Compassion
Beatitudes: Imagine 1
Imagine: Beatitudes- Meekness
Imagine Beatitudes: No countries: Hungry, Thirsty, Filled
Imagine Luke 15
Easter Sermon: Mary- Through our Tears
Imagine: Beatitudes- Mercy and Pure Heart
Imagine Beatitudes: Peacemakers
Imaging: Beatitudes- Persecution/Rejoice!
Say yes! (Fig Tree/Potter/Ps139)
1 Timothy 1:12-17 Things we leave behind
Say Yes: What we Bring- Luke 14
Luke16- Lazarus and the Rich Man
Luke 17:1-10- increase our faith
Luke 18- Widows, Judges, Labels and MIrrors
Pharisee, Tax Collector, Mirrors, and Prayer
Luke 19:1-10 -Zacchaeus
Luke 20:27-38 Seeing Scripture Differently
Seeing church differently Luke 21:5-19
John 6- Obstacles:Seeing community differently
Compassion Advent 2
Advent 3 Compassion 3 Mary
Advent 4: Compassion/Joseph Mt 1
The Nice List- Christmas Eve
Baptism of Jesus-Matthew
No Matter What: 1. Abraham
No Matter What: Jacob
No Matter What: Jacob/Tamar
No Matter What: Rahab
No Matter What: David
On the Road Again: Into the Unknown
On the Road: Nicodemus
Woman at the Well COVID-19
On the Road Again: Man Born Blind
On The Road Again: The Rest of Us
Easter: Up and On the Move-Mt. 28
Risen? Or Fake News? Mt. 28: 11-20
How the Virus Stole Easter
Emmaus, On the Road...Again?
Interruptions and Upheavals 2: Acts 2
John 14:1-14, 1 Peter 2:2-10
Acts 17:22-31 Interruptions and Upheavals 4
Know, Share, Go... Together- John 17
Acts 2: For Such a Time as This
Christ In Us: A Living Sanctuary Matthew 10
Christ in Us: Listening to YHWH
Christ in Us: Love Anyway
Christ in Us: Abundance
Christ in Us: Abundance- Matthew Sower/Romans 8
Christ in Us: Acceptance
Christ in Us: Gratitude
Creation: Forest: Genesis 2:4-14
Creation: Land: Genesis 4:
Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on God's law they meditate day and night.
They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper.
The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
Luke 5:27-32 Jesus Calls Levi( Matthew)After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he got up, left everything, and followed him. Then Levi gave a great banquet for him in his house; and there was a large crowd of tax collectors and others sitting at the table[a] with them. The Pharisees and their scribes were complaining to his disciples, saying, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?" Jesus answered, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners to repentance."
Then they said to him, "John's disciples, like the disciples of the Pharisees, frequently fast and pray, but your disciples eat and drink." Jesus said to them, "You cannot make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them, can you? The days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days." He also told them a parable: "No one tears a piece from a new garment and sews it on an old garment; otherwise the new will be torn, and the piece from the new will not match the old. And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the new wine will burst the skins and will be spilled, and the skins will be destroyed. But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins. And no one after drinking old wine desires new wine, but says, 'The old is good.'
"Hi Neighbor!" Mr. Rodgers opened every episode for 33 years with the same two words. He's grown in popularity recently, especially in the release of the documentary that bears his name. FaceBook is full of Mr Rodgers memes, or for you non social media folks, quotes with pictures, and people are fondly remembering the man who spoke about unconditional love like it was the norm. Mr. Rodgers sang songs like "I like you" and "It's You I like." Who doesn't need to hear those words over and over?
Listen to a few of the lyrics:
It's you I like, It's not the things you wear, It's not the way you do your hair But it's you I like
The way you are right now, The way down deep inside you Not the things that hide you, Not your toys They're just beside you.
But it's you I like Every part of you."
Such a simple message- when asked about those lyrics Mr. Rodgers said:
"When I say it's you I like, I'm talking about that part of you that knows that life is far more than anything you can ever see or hear or touch. That deep part of you that allows you to stand for those things without which humankind cannot survive. Love that conquers hate, peace that rises triumphant over war, and justice that proves more powerful than greed."
And all at once the message hits home. Each of us recognizes that part of us, no matter how hidden, that burns within us. We all, at our core, want, need, feel, the same thing. It's why his simple message was so powerful- It's a message of healing. Mr Rodgers was able to look past the surface, what we do, how we act, why we hide, and tap into the deep part of us that longs for acceptance, hopes for peace, and stands for love. "Someone sees me; someone knows there is another part of me, deeper than what I show to the world,' and all at once, we're not alone. We're reminded of our humanity- | 1,702 |
Although it seems that I'm transitioning into a 'songs making a point' phase, this song was also written a few years ago. It's not a new or clever message. Try walking a mile in someone else's shoes is well-worn as a phrase, but I thought I'd try my take on it. I worry the best part might be the digression about port and starboard. The things I come out with, honestly.
I realised it probably needed a middle 8, and originally, Scott Mallard, was going to oblige (although I scribbled the lyrics down for him). However, time ran away from all of us and this was kind of thrown together the day before recording the guide track. It turned out ok<|fim_middle|> got changed. I possibly should have sung the last line of it a little more pointedly, but perhaps not.
Ant signed on for bass, and it was his suggestion that we take a south american direction with it. I confess I didn't really know what that meant, but Paul did and we were set. Scott was moving (and has now moved) away for a couple of years and I had to get him in to the studio before he went. Luckily he was available. I don't know if this is anything near a usual style for him to play, but I utterly love it.
Paul had already mostly finished the editing/mixing when he said to me that we should get some keys to fill it out. I don't really like going back once we've got that far, but I could see his point. Luckily a good friend who I don't see enough, Adam Jarvis from Seeker, was available and turned the keys part around the same day for me. Once again I've been spoilt with great contributions from great musicians. | I think. Some of the words | 7 |
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He couldn't have made a more innocuous start either; incurring a penalty in the year's very first opening-round Battle at Vallelunga for contact with the CUPRA of Jordi Gené.
Yet just a few weeks later, the 25-year-old celebrated scoring his team's first series podium finish with third place in Race SP at MotorLand Aragón following an impeccable weekend's work that included his first Battle win.
While he had no prior knowledge of racing electric cars, his rear-wheel-drive experience proved invaluable as the Romeo Ferraris-M1RA team continually made up for a late start to their test programme with a series of developments over the year.
'Digo' and his team-mates benefitted greatly from this. He added another Battle win during the year to arrive at the Pau-Arnos season finale as his team's only title contender in what became a five-way shoot-out.
While the championship was not to be his, he did finish the season as the best-placed Romeo Ferraris-M1RA driver; a superb achievement from | 298 |
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Scotts Hill secured seven offensive rebounds in the game to go along with 19 defensive rebounds by the Lady Lions. The Lady Lions garnered four steals in the game and committed 18 turnovers. Scotts Hill also recorded…
For complete coverage, see the November 30th edition of The Lexington Progress. | knew the game would be a hard-fought match between two very good basketball programs. Scotts Hill took an early lead in the game, but it would be McNairy Central that came back and took the win away from the Lady Lions in a close contest. The final score of the game was 44-42, in favor of the Lady Bobcats.
Leading the Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball program in points on the night was Heather Bartholomew with 19 points scored. Julie Hampton recorded | 104 |
Only one major item was left to be dealt with: transportation. Airlines were too expensive. If we took a vehicle, and it broke down, we would miss part of the trek. This problem took us several months to solve. Sam, an assistant scoutmaster, came up with an answer. He would borrow his friend's camper, bring us to Philmont, take his family on a vacation into Colorado while we were on the trek, and then bring us home again. That sounded great! Our troubles were over, or so we thought.
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Now, our number had risen to a crew of eight. Add Sam, Betty, and Heather Schnell and the camper we had planned to take was no longer able to take all of us and the gear. Gerry offered to drive his car to carry the extra gear. It was shorty after this that we found out that Betty could not get her vacation at that time. That meant no camper. That was strike one. The search began for a rental station wagon, or hopefully a van. The committee members began to search. Car rental outlets were called and all of them wanted more then we could pay.
In late June, Gerry checked with William's Busing in Freeport. They told him they had a van available for rent at a very reasonable price. A few days later they called Gerry so say that they had sold that one but had another we could use. As it turned out, this second van was not road worthy for the long trip that we planned to take. So here we were, three weeks before we were to leave, and we still did not have a way down there. Strike two! I told myself not to worry about it. The committee would take care of it. Besides, I was getting ready to take eleven Scouts to Wisconsin for summer camp. Nope, I wasn't going to worry about it.
While I was gone to camp, Gerry, the troop's outdoor committee member, who had been doing a lot of checking around to find transportation, had gone to a national guard's camp for two weeks. While the two of us were gone his wife and my committee chairman had a bit of an argument on the phone while talking about the transportation problem<|fim_middle|> the family would have to decide. Besides, at that moment I agreed with Chris' father.
Our group was done to six, five Scouts and myself. (Keep in mind that this was before the BSA had instituted the two deep leadership policy that they now have.) Our transportation was arranged. Our fees were paid. It looked like we were ready to go. We had one meeting to check over the gear and one to discover what it would be like to climb up hills with full packs.
All we had left to do was wait. We could handle that.
Planning Our First Trip to Philmont, 1986. | . It seems that both of them said something to the other that should not have been said.
The first thing I heard about Philmont when I got back from camp was that we were going to New Mexico by train. The second thing was that there had been some serious bear attacks at Philmont. Then I was told about the argument. I called the troop chairman, Mike. I also talked to Gerry when he returned. Things didn't sound very good. Each was angry at the other. This was the first time two committee members had had such an argument. Luckily, Mike had called Gerry and the two of them mended things pretty well. Things still did not feel right though. I could still detect a bit of friction between them.
Two things had changed in the game plans due to that fateful call. Gerry (dad) would no longer be going on the trip. He did not want to attend any longer. I got the feeling after speaking to him that he felt caught in the middle and wouldn't feel comfortable with Jeff, Mike's son, who would also be going on the trip. It took a few days, but Gerry (dad) and I finally convinced Gerry (son) to go along and not leave this opportunity pass him by.
We may have kept Gerry, but we still lost one Scout from the roster. I received a call during my first day back at work after summer camp. It was Dave, Chris; father. He asked me to stop by his house on my way home. No reason was given over the phone to cause me any alarm.
I didn't know what to say. I agreed with Dave that Chris should step down as senior patrol leader. I was undecided as to whether we should kick him out the the troop or not. I would have to think about it. As for Chris going along to Philmont? I felt that was something | 379 |
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Huge queues gather as Mother Hubbard's chip shop opens with 45p meal offer
More than 100 people were waiting
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More than 100 people queued outside a new Nottingham chippy to take advantage of a 45p offer on its opening day.
Diners were not fazed by the number of people waiting as Mother Hubbard's finally opened its new venue at the Beechdale Retail Park, off Beechdale Road.
The queue stretched from the chip shop itself to the nearby Lidl supermarket and beyond, with shop staff also supplying customers with water while they waited.
The 45p offer for a normal size portion of fish and chips was in place as that was the price of the popular takeaway when Mother Hubbard's was founded in 1972.
Among those in the queue was 56-year-old Ray Williams, who was waiting with granddaughter Skye, 8.
Mr Williams said: "We've been here for about 10 minutes, and we're still quite a long way away from the front. I heard the fish and chips were 45p today and I thought I need to take her.
"Who can argue with that? Everyone loves a chippy. We don't mind waiting, it's a nice day.'
Owner Kafeel Shafique added: "It has been busier than we thought it would be. People started queuing properly around 10.20am when we opened at 11.
"We were expecting a queue but never one this big. It's been a long road to this point, a lot of delays and hard work, so today has been brilliant."
The first Mother Hubbard's was officially opened in Bradford by Coronation Street favourites, Stan and Hilda Ogden, played by Bernard Youens and Jean Alexander.
It's grown to 12 locations across Yorkshire, the North West and Leicester and there's more | 370 |
TBH, I don't like the term "potential compatibility". Why not "partial overlap"? After all, IIUC, this is the same as Union[A, B] vs Union[B, C] but for arg counts.
See my comment above about terminology.
Instead of "definitely" maybe add an explanation in terms of subtyping? This shouldn't be mathematically precise (I could guess why you are mostly using "compatibility" instead of "<|fim_middle|> say that partial overlap means that some calls that succeed for right, will also succeed for the left callable.
flag is set to True they're considered compatible.
- Ignore optional arguments on the left.
also optional on the left.
# *args or **kwargs ends up being empty.
# left must also accept. | subtyping", but for historical reasons in mypy code compatibility is checked by is_subtype, while subtyping by is_proper_subtype). Maybe say something like each call that succeeds for right, will guaranteed to succeed for left callable.
Again, this will be probably more clear (at least for me), if you | 62 |
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What We Learned: Panthers at Redskins
1. Newton draws a flag this time – kind of: Head coach Ron Rivera will continue with his typical postgame procedure when it comes to looking for answers involving officiating and his quarterback.
It sure felt like business as usual Monday night.
"I'll send it off to the league and ask for an explanation, and (vice president of officiating) Dean Blandino's office will be up front and honest about it," Rivera said. "Again, as we go forward, we'll see what happens."
A flag flew when Cam Newton was contacted in the head by Washington linebacker Trent Murphy as Newton slid near the sideline midway through the fourth quarter, but the flag actually was an unsportsmanlike call on Newton for tossing the ball in Murphy's direction.
The dead-ball call after Newton came up short on third down took Carolina out of field goal range and took everybody back to the season-long narrative about Newton not getting equal treatment. The point was emphasized in the second half when Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short was flagged for hitting Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins out of bounds. Only, Cousins wasn't out of bounds.
"When K.K. hit the quarterback when he was still inbounds, K.K. hit him pretty good and he flew into the sideline, into the cheerleader and up against the wall," Rivera said. "It looked pretty dramatic."
Rivera said after the game<|fim_middle|> explosive Washington offense, but Rivera singled out the play of veteran safety Kurt Coleman, who led the team with nine tackles and recorded his team-leading fourth interception.
"The guy who had a monster game was Kurt," Rivera said. "He was very active all over the place. You saw him back there as the air traffic controller. He was directing guys, putting guys in the right spot, and he filling where he needed to be. He played a very solid football game."
Coleman has been a steadying presence who has helped bring along cornerbacks James Bradberry and Daryl Worley – two rookies that appear to be getting better and better as the season goes on.
"Obviously it has taken some time with the new guys and everyone trying to build that chemistry," Coleman said. "But I'm enjoying it. I'm having a lot of fun out there with these guys."
Staff writer Max Henson contributed to this report.
Best of: Panthers at Redskins
View the top photos from Panthers vs. Redskins by team photographer Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez. | – as he's said before – that officials have a tough task trying to make such calls at full speed, and he said Tuesday that angles play a role as well. Television replays bore that out. On the Newton play, former NFL official Gerry Austin was quick upon replay review to say that Murphy should have been flagged, but as he was saying it, another replay ran in which it was hard to tell if Newton's helmet was contacted. On the Cousins call, both ESPN announcers during live action called it an obvious penalty but changed their tune with the benefit of slow motion.
As for Newton's view on his latest no-call?
"You know, I am not going to beat a dead horse, man, so I just can't retaliate in that way," he said. "I am better than that, and I know I am. I can't jeopardize that type of play for my team."
2. Newton does get some protection – from his offensive line: Newton was sacked just twice, and he had his makeshift offensive line to thank. The group, working together for the third consecutive game, kept Washington's pass rush at bay literally with its blocking scheme but also with how well it blocked in the running game to slow down the rush at the point of attack.
"It really did start up front with the offensive line," Rivera said. "Their physicality and their energy level was very high. It helped with the running game, and they did a good job protecting the quarterback for the most part.
"Even though it's a different group up front on the offensive line, they're playing with consistency with the continuity of having the same five guys out there."
More reinforcements were needed for a few plays when right-guard-turned-right-tackle Trai Turner had to get checked for an injury. Left guard Andrew Norwell – the one linemen who started the game in his Week 1 spot – shifted to right tackle, and David Yankey filled in a left guard. It went seamless.
"It's also about who the backups have played," Rivera said. "David Yankey came in and played very well. He's also been our jumbo tight end a couple of times for us, and he's done a nice job. We've got a group of young men who really do the extra things with what Coach (Ray) Brown and Coach (John) Matsko do with them. They work tremendously hard as a group."
3. Panthers being careful with Kuechly: Linebacker Luke Kuechly was cleared from the NFL's concussion protocol prior to Monday night's game, but the Panthers elected to make him inactive.
On Tuesday, Rivera was asked if star linebacker, who has now missed four consecutive games, would play again this season.
"I can't sit up here and tell you one way or the other without getting an opportunity to sit down and talk and go through things," Rivera said. "I know a couple weeks ago, I was talking about if he's ready to go we're going to roll him out there, but I have a lot of things to think about and I have to make a decision that is going to be best for him and this organization going forward.
"I have to be honest about it and not make just the right decision, but the prudent decision."
That decision isn't made any easier with Kuechly's fervent desire to return to action.
"Very tough. He's a football player. He wants to play in the worst way," Rivera said. "As I go through this and look at all the things, I'll talk with Dave (Gettleman), talk with the doctors, talk with everybody to make sure that at the end of the day we make the right decision."
4. Greg Olsen nearing history: Rivera said he'd like to see Turner get his second consecutive Pro Bowl nod when the representatives are announced tonight at 8 p.m. While that may or may not work out, tight end Greg Olsen seems like a virtual lock for a third consecutive nod. And speaking of things coming in threes, Olsen needs just eight yards to become the first tight end in NFL history with back-to-back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons.
"Don't tell him that because the first thing he'll want is the ball early," Rivera joked. "But I'm glad to hear that."
For a rare time, Olsen wasn't on the field at the end of the Washington game, but expect him to be in there for the beginning of the Atlanta game on Saturday with history at hand.
"He took a shot on the elbow. We'll see how he is," Rivera said. "He's going to see the doctors, and they'll take care of it and we'll go from there."
5. Coleman leads the way on defense: The entire Carolina secondary deserves a lot of credit for the way it kept everything in front of them against an | 993 |
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In 1882 the Myopia Hunt Club established themselves in the 1772 Dodge house, which they later expanded many times and in all directions. The primary previous additions were the dining and banquet rooms at the west, a north service wing, and porches that wrap the east and south elevations and connect to the adjacent Annex (c.1900), which houses the golf locker rooms.
The extensive renovations and additions by Acanthus addressed several outstanding issues and long-term goals. The first was to create internal circulation for members and guests to move between the east entrances and the west banquet rooms without passing through the Men's Dining Room and Ladies' Dining Room. To achieve this Acanthus carved a reception room (original Dodge living room) and a sequence of short halls out of existing service areas. Respecting the delightfully ad hoc character of the clubhouse, the design intent was to create a set of distinct spaces that members would feel had been created during different prior renovations (for which there was some actual historical precedence). Behind the scenes, these changes also involved a substantial reconfiguration of the kitchen, the addition of restrooms, and the installation of a passenger lift to provide accessibility to second-floor guest suites.
A second goal was to revive the Ladies' Dining Room, which had grown into a long, low, and insular space having limited association with other rooms or the exterior. Acanthus raised the ceilings, designed new exterior walls with large grouped windows and French doors, divided the room with a paneled cased opening, designed new standing and running rim, added new heart-pine flooring, and selected burnished brass colonial lighting.
Perhaps the most significant change to the Ladies' Dining Room was the addition of a deep porch that wraps the room and is filled with tables and chairs overlooking the 18th green and a beautiful lawn terrace. This new porch was designed as an extension of the narrow circulation porches that tie together the Main Clubhouse and the Annex. Acanthus raised the porch floor to be fully accessible from the interior but left the new porch columns resting on a lower step to match the existing porch columns further east.
At the far west, overlooking the 18th green and fairway, the Winthrop Terrace had evolved over many years from a porch, to a porch with open terrace, to a roofed terrace, and finally to a roofed and screened terrace with removable plexiglass to extend seasonal use. As shown on the existing photos, the outcome was rather unattractive and provisional, and there was even consideration given to demolition and rebuilding of just the original porch. Acanthus and the club, however, determined that the Winthrop Terrace could also be a valuable extension of the ballroom and decided therefore to fully enclose the space, add a bar, and use it for casual dining, which previously was unavailable in the main clubhouse.
The Acanthus design preserves the porch character of the Winthrop Terrace. The exterior wall is inset to leave the existing columns free-standing. The spaces between the columns are infilled with pairs of large double-hung windows set over recessed panels. On the interior the walls are wood, pilasters support the beams, the new raised floor repeats the original Pennsylvania Bluestone, and the new bar is set within the original porch columns. Acanthus solved the acoustic reflectance of these hard surfaces by placing insulation above a fabric ceiling that was stretched to achieve a plaster texture and divided into panels with wood beams and boards.
The final public space in the Acanthus design is the new ballroom, which replaces an existing 1950's ballroom that was small and aesthetically undistinguished. The mass of the new ballroom is firmly anchored into the large gambrel roof, which Acanthus extended over the ballroom. At the opposite end is a 3-bay temple front that stands proud of and terminates the Winthrop Terrace colonnade. The exterior wall is again set behind the columns, and the fenestration wraps the northwest corner to provide additional views of the Miles River and the polo fields beyond. The new ballroom, which has a high paneled wainscot and Tuscan entablature, accommodates 180 diners (120 with dance floor and band). The banquet capacity increases by 100 when the French doors separating the ballroom and Winthrop Terrace are slid into a concealed closet.
The Acanthus renovations also accomplished several functional service goals. The service yard was reconfigured and enclosed with a lattice and board fence. Receiving and storage were significantly expanded with the addition of a full basement under the ballroom and a new freight lift. The kitchen renovations also included new pantry areas to improve service to the ballroom and Winthrop Terrace, and office space lost to the new reception room was replaced by a discrete infill of the corner between the original Dodge house and kitchen wing.
Credits: Myopia Hunt Club Building Committee Interior Design: Niemitz Design Group, Boston. MA Structural Engineering | 1,031 |
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Place dough on lightly floured<|fim_middle|> transfer to a floured pizza paddle or cutting board. Brush dough with olive oil and place oiled surface directly on preheated grill. Once dough has set, about 2 minutes, turn the crust over. Add desired toppings and close grill cover. Cook pizza for 5 minutes or until the cheese begins to bubble. | surface and begin to press flat with your fingertips. Let dough rest for five minutes. Repeat pressing and resting until desired thickness and size is achieved, typically 1/4" thick. Dough will become softer and easier to stretch as it warms to room temperature, so be patient! Apply toppings.
Bake on a sheet pan or baking stone until crust is toasty and toppings are bubbly.
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So What is Life Coaching Anyway?
Our human life cycle is analogous to that of a sea turtle. We have various roles that we play in our career and relationships that end and require our taking on a new, and sometimes unexpected, identity. That could be shifting from employed to unemployed or retired, wife to single parent, mother to empty-nester, or athlete to injured patient. Whatever that transition, this new identity takes a while to fully form inside its egg.
Once it has, there's a coming out process much like hatching. The new environment feels uncomfortable and foreign at first. After all, habits are hard to break and it's bright, cold and vulnerable outside of our shell. So we try on the new role by saying it out loud to some of our closest friends or family members. Once we get used to that, we tell the next layer of our people. And slowly we emerge from our shell and our nest and show the world who we are now.
When I made the transition from corporate employee to entrepreneur, I felt extremely vulnerable. It was a while before I realized what my true purpose in life is and dreamed up what I wanted that to look like and the shape I wanted it to take. I just knew that where I was in the corporate world didn't "fit" me…and I wanted something that would.
After coming out, we begin our Hatchling's Journey (often called The Hero's Journey). There are still predators and obstacles to overcome along our path to the ocean. Sometimes we go the wrong direction, get knocked on our backs or find barriers that we can't climb alone. And when we finally reach the ocean, we're completely beholden to whatever fate has in store for us until we grow<|fim_middle|> unprotected from poachers, I create a sacred place for you to come exactly as you are – vulnerable, soft and gooey as you figure out what shape you're going to take. I use questions to help you connect with your inner guidance to form that new identity. Whatever you share is confidential in this judgment-free zone.
When you're ready to emerge from your nest and claim this new you, I maintain that safe space while you reintroduce yourself to your people, some of whom may not be ready. And I help you navigate that IF it happens.
As you tune in to your right path, I accompany you on your long journey toward the ocean. I offer tools to keep the seagulls and other predators at bay as you make this exciting and challenging expedition. And when you're ready, I help you learn to surrender into allowing the Universe coordinate the details of your grand intentions.
All of this so that you can live the life you crave! One that is fulfilling, peaceful and joyous!
You may choose to join my hatchery at any point in this process, and I would be honored to coach you. | bigger and stronger.
Eventually we reach sea turtle maturity and it's time to birth a new set of identities. Thus the cycle begins again.
As a Life Coach, I am a sea turtle hatchery. This means that I make all of this struggle easier and the process faster because I offer you a safe space, guidance and helpful tools.
Rather than leaving the nest | 73 |
BENADE, ARTHUR H.
BENADE, ARTHUR H. (2 Jan. 1925-4 Aug. 1987) physicist and recognized expert on the acoustics of musical instruments, was born in Chicago, the son of James Martin and Miriam McGaw Benade who shortly returned to India with their son to resume their careers as teaching missionaries. Arthur went to school in Lahore (now Pakistan) and after completing high school, he returned to the U.S. where he served in the Army Air Force (1943-45) and subsequently as an electronics specialist at Los Alamos (1945-1946). He resumed his education in physics receiving an AB degree in 1948 and a PhD. in 1952 from Washington University in St. Louis. He joined the faculty of Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland the same year where he combined work in low-energy atomic and nuclear physics with the study of musical instruments. In his pioneering research on brass and woodwind instruments Benade effectively<|fim_middle|> closely with many professional musicians as a consultant. His two major works in the field were Horns, Strings, and Harmony (1960) and Fundamentals of Musical Acoustics (1976) which dealt with all aspects of musical acoustics, including the performing techniques, concert hall acoustics and listener responses.
Benade married Virginia Lee Wassall 9 June 1948, and they had two children, Judith and Martin. A resident of SHAKER HTS., he died in Cleveland and was cremated. | combined theory and engineering practice in his study of their acoustics, tone production, and response, becoming an international authority in the field. He also was a skilled woodwind instrument maker, a practiced amateur performer on the flute and clarinet, enabling him to work | 53 |
RECORDS toppled at Rudheath High School where more pupils than ever before achieved GCSE success in five or more subjects including maths and English.
Headteacher Mike Hayhurst was quick to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of the students and<|fim_middle|> celebrations all the way at The County High School, Leftwich, where 68% of pupils achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A*-C.
Headteacher Julie Brandreth was understandably thrilled and congratulated both students and staff on their superb achievement.
She added: 'Such success is built on excellent performance in the core subjects and is recognition of their hard work and commitment to learning.
'The school is also particularly pleased with the high number of students gaining A* and A grades
in physics, chemistry, English literature, religious studies and music.'
Proud chair of governors Alison Massey said: 'Well done! I am delighted with these splendid results in our first year of specialist status. They reflect a school which is energetic and thriving.' | the dedication of the staff.
'We are all thrilled with the achievements of the year group and they are to be highly commended,' he said.
Equally delighted was Year 11 head Mike Mitchell who highlighted the importance of the mentoring programme in supporting the students.
High flyers included Rebecca Guyatt (3A*, 6A, 3B grades), Tara Dattani (1A*, 7A, 4B grades), Lauren Joseph (2A*, 3A, 5B, 1C grades), Matt Jones (6A, 3B, 3C grades) and Matt Stockall (5A, 7B grades).
A studied approach gets top marks
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