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Another technique Mour<|fim_middle|> of Light.
When you consciously focus this Light on areas of dis-ease in any of your bodies, subtle to solid, it will dissipate the dark. This goes for spooks, too. If a disembodied entity is being intrusive or disruptive in your space, blast them with Love & Light and watch them bolt. | zi, my Pleiadian buddy, shared with me is the Waterfall of Light meditation.
Create your meditative atmosphere. Find a comfortable position - can be sitting or lying, whichever feels best. Take a deep breath in through the nose all the way down to your abdomen. Let it slowly out of your mouth as far as you can with an "Ahhh". Repeat 2 more times.
With eyes closed, dream yourself sitting under a waterfall of white light like snow with all of the colors of the rainbow in it's whiteness. Feel it splashing onto your head & running down, then splashing onto your shoulders. It continues down your arms and torso, all the way down to a puddle at your feet that overflows onto the Earth and is absorbed by her. As this snow white light melts into the Earth, it is transmitted via the crystalline laticework that runs throughout her to the entire globe.
FEEL the intense love that this light brings with it. FEEL it way out from your body as it comes in to this plane, getting more and more solid until it turns into liquid light and cascades over your body. FEEL it soaking into your pores and filling you up.
Let your imagination run wild. Be open to communion with your Higher Self (Holy Spirit) through pictures and feelings. Let yourself be guided into ECSTASY.
Continue for as long as it feels right - 5 minutes to 5 hours. Fall asleep under it. Walk down the street leaving light puddles as you go. Take advantage of your poetic license. And know that as you allow yourself to receive the gift of Love which overflows from you to everything, you are creating great change.
**Mourzi showed me how dis-eases are in varying shades of dark depending on how debilitating they are. I saw how dark cannot maintain itself in the presence | 379 |
David C. Fielding
dfielding@trustbridge.com
David C. Fielding joined Trustbridge as Chief Executive Officer in December 1998. Under Mr. Fielding's leadership, Trustbridge has grown from caring for approximately 200 patients on a daily basis to more than 2,000 patients per day.
Prior to his current position, David served for two years as Executive Director of United Hospice Incorporated of Lilburn, Georgia, one of the largest hospice companies in the southeastern United States, with eleven offices in Georgia and South Carolina. Previously he spent seven years with Vitas Healthcare Corporation, the largest hospice organization in the country. During this time he worked in Miami and Boston, and served as Director of Development and Managed Care in Chicago and General Manager in Lombard and Skokie, Illinois. Mr. Fielding has a bachelor's of arts in organizational behavior and management from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and a master's of science in health systems management from Rush University in Chicago. He is a member of the National Hospice Organization, Florida Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. and the National Association for Home Care.
Tarrah Lowry
tlowry@trustbridge.com
Tarrah Lowry joined Trustbridge as Chief Operating Officer in August 2021. Ms. Lowry brings more than a decade of progressive health care leadership to this role. Prior to joining Trustbridge, she served in a number of senior leadership roles, including President and Chief Executive Officer at Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care. She brings considerable expertise in hospice and palliative care on a local, state and national level having served on both the National Association of Home Care and Hospice and Hospice & National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, the largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. She is a tireless advocate for quality home based care and protecting and expanding benefits for those who need them most.
Mark R. Huntley
mhuntley@trustbridge.com
Mark Huntley joined Trustbridge in<|fim_middle|> Family Physicians, the American Academy of Physician Leadership, and the Palm Beach Medical Society. She earned her medical degree from University College London and later served as chief resident at University of Florida Health Shands Hospital. Dr. Brazzale is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine. She has also served in faculty positions at Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami and the Department of Family Medicine at Nova Southeastern University.
Jacqueline M. Lopez-Devine, MSN, RN
jlopez-devine@trustbridge.com
Jacqueline Lopez-Devine, MSN, RN brings an extensive background in nursing administration, quality improvement, health policy, clinical informatics, and clinical research to her position as Chief Quality Officer at Trustbridge. Prior to joining Trustbridge in 2006, she held positions as Director of the Medical-Surgical and Orthopedics/Neurology Units at Palms West Hospital, Director of Clinical Informatics at Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Florida and Research Nurse Coordinator for the National Institutes of Neurological Diseases and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. Jacqueline earned her MSN and Health Policy Certificate at the University of Maryland, School of Nursing in Baltimore, Maryland.
She leads the Operational Excellence (Quality), Bereavement, Music Therapy and Volunteer Departments as a coach, cheerleader and change agent. Her past experience as Chief Clinical Officer at Trustbridge was aimed at quality patient care, modernizing processes and ensuring staff adoption of systems. This history along with her advocacy of lean management philosophy aims at ensuring quality patient experiences and outcomes.
Bivek Pathak
bpathak@trustbridge.com
Bivek Pathak is responsible for information technology throughout the organization, and all aspects of information technology management and control, including: planning, recommendations for technical acquisitions and system integration. The information technology infrastructure includes multiple operating sites, and voice and data communications. His leadership includes continued evaluation and improvement of various system integration, technology architecture and infrastructure.
Bivek began his information technology career with NIIT Ltd. (SEI-CMM level 5 company) responsible for IT infrastructure for 50 remote sites. His extensive technical and business background help him grow to AVP (Assistant Vice President) at Oceans Connect (UK) Ltd. He was responsible for multiple voice and data sites across globe (USA, UK and India). Prior to joining Trustbridge in 2009, Bivek worked for Home Depot as Network and Telecom Manager, which included 42 service sites and three disaster recovery (DR) data center sites in Miami, New York and Boca Raton. Bivek has successfully implemented resilient system and network Infrastructure, ERP, System Integration, various Process Improvement projects and the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) rollout at Trustbridge.
Amanda Tippin, MHA, MAC, CHC
Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer
atippin@trustbridge.com
Amanda Tippin, MHA, MAC, CHC, serves as Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer and is responsible for general oversight of compliance teams to ensure all departments and divisions of Trustbridge comply with the rules and regulations of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as well as other regulatory agencies. Amanda serves as the point person for both internal and external interactions with State and Federal agencies (AHCA, OIG, DCF, CMS Contractors, etc.), develops corrective action plans for resolution of problematic areas and provides direction on avoidance of similar future situations.
Prior to joining Trustbridge in 2017, Amanda served as the Director of Compliance and Risk for a Medical Service Organization (MSO) where she negotiated physician contracts and maintained oversaw physician credentialing and performed monthly audits, reconciliation and fund analysis for the division.
Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, dual Master's degrees in Accounting and Healthcare Administration and is certified in Healthcare Compliance.
Pedro Herrera
Vice President of Finance
pherrara@trustbridge.com
Pedro Herrera has over 30 years of senior management experience in Accounting and Finance.
He comes to Trustbridge from 1st United Bank, where he served as the Senior V.P., Chief Investment Officer, overseeing the Treasury Area. Prior to that he held the position of Senior V.P., Controller, covering Accounting and Treasury Functions for the Bank. Pedro assisted 1st United Bank with Acquisitions and Mergers, and oversaw a variety of projects related to process improvements and accounting system conversions. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from St. Peter's University, and a Certificate in International Banking from New York University.
Greg Sinclair
Vice President Support Services
gsinclair@trustbridge.com
Greg Sinclair joined Trustbridge in May of 2012 as Director of our Central Distribution Facility. He was promoted to Vice President of Support Services in October 2016, taking on the additional responsibility for Facility Management and Food Services.
Starting his career in the United States Air Force, Greg brings more than 40 years of experience in logistics and operations to the organization. Prior to joining Trustbridge, he held numerous leadership roles in a variety of organizations, including Teva Pharmaceuticals and Emerson Electric Corporation. His continuous improvement mindset and strong customer service focus has helped guide his teams to provide best in class services to our patients, families and employees.
Phillip Smith, BSN, RN
Vice President Strategic Development
psmith@trustbridge.com
Phillip Smith, BSN, RN joined Trustbridge in September of 2019 and currently serves as Vice President of Strategic Development. He serves the mission of Trustbridge in overseeing both the Business Development and Admissions Departments.
Phillip's clinical background includes ER, telemetry, med/surg, and neurological nursing with a certification in stroke care. He brings with him over a decade of corporate customer service leadership and nursing management.
He is a gifted communicator and passionately works to bring the vision and values of Trustbridge to life working closely with the community to understand and value the hospice philosophy of care. He is a graduate of South University.
Richard S. Levene, DO, FAAFP, FAAHPM
Director of Medical Education, Fellowship Program Director
rlevene@trustbridge.com
Dr. Richard Levene oversees the Medical Education Department in Broward and Palm Beach counties as well as the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program. Having a strong history with the Trustbridge clinical team over the years, Dr. Levene also held the positions of Assistant Medical Director and Clinical Medical Director.
Dr. Levene attended the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Long Island, New York, and he is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and Certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Family Practice. In addition, Dr. Levene has been Board Certified by the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine since 1998 and was recently awarded the degree of Fellow by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. | March of 2017 as Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 25 years' of experience in the healthcare management and insurance space.
He has extensive leadership in the healthcare field, including: profit and loss performance; business strategy and market development; investment and treasury operations; network operations; underwriting and actuary management; long-term capital planning, risk adjustment, claims and customer service operations; and ensuring operational performance with state and federal regulatory agencies and external auditors.
Mark's professional experience includes: Chief Financial and Operating Officer of First Care Health Plans; a provider owned plan where he was responsible for all aspects of finance and operational functions; Chief Financial Officer-USA at Allianz Global Assistance, where he was responsible for the company's financial operations; and Vice President of Finance/CFO of First Health Services Corporation, the public sector subsidiary of a managed care company. He also served as a board member for the Jefferson Insurance Company from 2007 to 2012.
A Certified Public Accountant, Mark earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from LeMoyne College.
Charley Snider
Chief Human Resource Officer
csnider@trustbridge.com
Charley Snider joined Trustbridge in August 2022 as Chief Human Resource Officer. Mr. Snider brings more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare sector.
Charley previously served as Vice President of Human Resources at Mission Hospital, Oak Hill Hospital, and CMH Regional Health System. In each of these positions, Charley provided leadership and confidential counsel to his teams while working to improve productivity, efficiency and service delivery.
Charley holds a MS in Industrial Labor Relations and BS, both from West Virginia University.
Elaine Williams, MSN, BS, RN
Vice President of Clinical Operations
ewilliams@trustbridge.com
Elaine Williams, MSN, BS, RN, serves as Vice President of Clinical Operations and leads the clinical teams within Trustbridge. She has served Trustbridge since 2005 in various leadership positions. Her passion for clinical excellence and mission of our organization is forefront in all that she does. Prior to her time with Trustbridge, Elaine served in the Greater Chicago area as the Director of Nursing in Skilled and Rehab settings.
Elaine's commitment to fostering quality care, innovation in service delivery and development of employee well-being are central to her leadership philosophy. She has been a catalyst for several process improvements in the Patient Care Department and as a leader has demonstrated her commitment to supporting her team to ensure success. Elaine is a member of the National Black Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.
Elaine holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Leadership and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration
Katherine Brazzale, MD, FAAHPM, FAAFP
Chief Medical Officer of Hospice Services
kbrazzale@trustbridge.com
Dr. Katherine Brazzale joined Trustbridge in 2008 when she was selected as the first-ever physician for Trustbridge's Fellowship program. Following her fellowship, Dr. Brazzale served as Associate Medical Director. In addition, she has also served as Director of Pediatrics, where she works to enable medically frail children to spend time at home surrounded by their family.
Dr. Brazzale is a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, the American Academy of | 689 |
Announcing "The Purpose Awards @ the Streamys"
STREAMY AWARDS PARTNERS WITH FORCE MULTIPLY TO HONOR SOCIAL GOOD WITH STANDALONE EVENT "THE PURPOSE AWARDS @ THE STREAMYS"
Honoring Creators, Brands, and Nonprofits
Ad Council Joins as Strategic Partner; President & CEO Lisa Sherman to Lead Advisory Board
Submissions Now Being Accepted Through June 9, 2017
LOS ANGELES, CA AND MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 1, 2017) – Tubefilter, founder of the Streamy Awards and the leading resource for YouTube and online video news, analysis, and events, and leading social impact agency Force Multiply (based in Minneapolis), the pioneers of uniting celebrity influencers with brands and non-profits in their collective social and community impact efforts, today announced the Purpose Awards @ the Streamys, a standalone event at the Streamy Awards to honor a new generation of individuals and organizations who make extraordinary contributions to make a difference in their communities and positively impact humankind.
The Purpose Awards @ the Streamys, created and produced by Force Multiply, expands the previous years' Streamy Awards Social Good category, with six awards honoring companies and brands, creators and influencers, and nonprofits and NGOs who use online video and social media to amplify their message, foster engagement and participation, and make a greater, more meaningful impact.
"The creator community celebrated by the Streamy Awards has a remarkable sense of obligation to social causes—and the unique interactive nature of their relationships with their communities has created a tremendous opportunity to make meaningful impact, at scale" said Tubefilter CEO and Streamy Awards founder Drew Baldwin. "We're honored to partner with Force<|fim_middle|> Americans to inspire, inform and save lives. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns visit www.adcouncil.org and its social communities on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
The Purpose Awards @ the Streamys
Anthony Langone, Marbaloo Marketing
nthony@marbaloo.com
The Ad Council
Ellyn Fisher, The Ad Council
efisher@adcouncil.org
The Purpose Awards @ the Streamys Categories
Campaign: Multi-platform campaign to raise awareness or funds for a cause with tangible results
Creator: Outstanding humanitarian efforts (funds raised, impact, audience engagement) over the past year
Company or Brand: Honoring a company or brand for its commitment to a non-profit or NGO to achieve measurable social impact
Nonprofit or NGO: Honoring a nonprofit or NGO for achieving a measurable social impact utilizing one or more creators
Uniter Award: Honoring the collaboration of three key stakeholders – creator, company or brand, and nonprofit – who united together to multiply their collective social good efforts
Legacy Award: Creator whose sustained humanitarian efforts go beyond a single campaign or promotion. The honoree embraces an ongoing commitment to utilize their community of fans to drive social change.
Kelsey Brown @kelseykbrown | Multiply to give this generation a new platform to amplify its efforts to make the world a better place."
"The Purpose Awards @ the Streamys are a natural extension of our mission to highlight the powerful intersection of cause marketing, celebrity, and social change initiatives," said Lou Raiola, a 30-year cause marketing veteran and Force Multiply founder and CEO. "We look forward to joining Tubefilter in not only honoring and celebrating the great work of these new stars, but also inspiring others to take action and make meaningful impact themselves."
The Ad Council, in keeping with its rich 75-year history of delivering public service campaigns that address key social issues, has joined the Purpose Awards @ the Streamys as a strategic partner. The Ad Council is the non-profit behind iconic campaigns including Smokey Bear, "A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste" and, most recently, "Love Has No Labels." Their Creators for Good program integrates social creators and celebrities into campaigns that align with issues they care about. Ad Council President and CEO Lisa Sherman is leading the Purpose Awards @ the Streamys' Strategic Advisory Board.
"The Purpose Awards @ the Streamys are a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary work that is coming out of the creator community," said Sherman. "Creators connect with their audiences on such a personal level and we have seen the transformative impact of their content on issues such as bullying prevention, autism awareness and diversity and inclusion. We're looking forward to the collaboration with Tubefilter and Force Multiply which will help inspire more efforts in the name of social good."
Submissions for the Purpose Awards @ the Streamys are now open via the Streamy Awards website at www.streamys.org and close at 11:59 pm PT on Friday, June 9, 2017. Nominations will be announced this summer, and the first annual Purpose Awards @ the Streamys ceremony will take place in Los Angeles during Streamys Week prior to the 7th Annual Streamy Awards on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
The full list of award categories for the Purpose Awards @ the Streamys is listed below and available at www.thepurposeawards.com/categories.
For more information, visit www.thepurposeawards.com. Join the conversation on Twitter with @thepurposeaward using #purpose; follow Streamy Awards on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Snapchat.
The Streamy Awards honor the best in online video and the creators behind it. The annual event brings together the biggest names in YouTube and online video for a night of celebration, discovery, and meaningful recognition. Learn more at www.streamys.org
About Force Multiply, Inc.
Force Multiply is a cause marketing agency that inspires real, meaningful social impact on a global scale. With decades of experience in the entertainment, sports and non-profit segments, the company uniquely unites celebrity influencers with forward-thinking companies and non-profit cause organizations. Through the creation of these non-traditional alliances, Force Multiply designs and executes cause-related events and experiences for consumers and communities that drive social change – for good. Force Multiply was founded by Lou Raiola, who brings more than 30 years of experience in championing causes that inspire social good through sports, entertainment and pop culture. Raiola and his firm have become the go-to resource when it comes to creating the unlikeliest of partnerships between the business and non-profit worlds. For more information about Force Multiply, please visit www.force-multiply.com.
About The Ad Council
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. Through compelling and cutting-edge communications, the Ad Council connects with | 760 |
Reid v. Covert, 354 U.S. 1 (1957)
MR. JUSTICE FRANKFURTER, concurring in the result.
These cases involve the constitutional power of Congress to provide for trial of civilian dependents accompanying members of the armed forces abroad by court-martial in capital cases. The normal method of trial of federal offenses under the Constitution is in a civilian tribunal. Trial of offenses by way of court-martial, with all the characteristics of its procedure so different from the forms and safeguards of procedure in the conventional courts, is an exercise of exceptional jurisdiction, arising from the power granted to Congress in Art. I, 8, cl. 14, of the Constitution of the United States "To make Rules for the Government and Regulation [354 U.S. 1, 42] of the land and naval Forces." Dynes v. Hoover, 20 How. 65; see Toth v. Quarles, 350 U.S. 11; Winthrop, Military Law and Precedents (2d ed. 1896), 52. Article 2 (11) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 64 Stat. 107, 109, 50 U.S.C. 552 (11), and its predecessors were passed as an exercise of that power, and the agreements with England and Japan recognized that the jurisdiction to be exercised under those agreements was based on the relation of the persons involved to the military forces. See the agreement with Great Britain, 57 Stat. 1193, E. A. S. No. 355, and the United States of America (Visiting Forces) Act, 1942, 5 & 6 Geo. VI, c. 31; and the 1952 Administrative Agreement with Japan, 3 U.S. Treaties and Other International Agreements 3341, T. I. A. S. 2492.
Trial by court-martial is constitutionally permissible only for persons who can, on a fair appraisal, be regarded as falling within the authority given to Congress under Article I to regulate the "land and naval Forces," and who therefore are not protected by specific provisions of Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. It is of course true that, at least regarding the right to a grand jury indictment, the Fifth Amendment is not unmindful of the demands of military discipline. 1 Within the scope of appropriate construction, the phrase "except in cases arising in the land and naval Forces" has been assumed also to modify the guaranties of speedy and public trial [354 U.S. 1, 43] by jury. And so, the problem before us is not to be answered by recourse to the literal words of this exception. The cases cannot be decided simply by saying that, since these women were not in uniform, they were not "in the land and naval Forces." The Court's function in constitutional adjudications is not exhausted by a literal reading of words. It may be tiresome, but it is nonetheless vital, to keep our judicial minds fixed on the injunction that "it is a constitution we are expounding." M'Culloch v. Maryland, 4 Wheat. 316, 407. Although Winthrop, in his treatise, states that the Constitution "clearly distinguishes the military from the civil class as separate communities" and "recognizes no third class which is part civil and part military — military for a particular purpose or in a particular situation, and civil for all other purposes and in all other situations...," Winthrop, Military Law and Precedents (2d ed. 1896), 145, this Court, applying appropriate methods of constitutional interpretation, has long held, and in a variety of situations, that in the exercise of a power specifically granted to it, Congress may sweep in what may be necessary to make effective the explicitly worded power. See Jacob Ruppert v. Caffey, 251 U.S. 264 , especially 289 et seq.; Purity Extract Co. v. Lynch, 226 U.S. 192, 201 ; Railroad Commission v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. Co., 257 U.S. 563, 588. This is the significance of the Necessary and Proper Clause, which is not to be considered so much a separate clause in Art. I, 8, as an integral part of each of the preceding 17 clauses. Only thus may be avoided a strangling literalness in construing a document that is not an enumeration of static rules but the living framework of government designed for an undefined future. M'Culloch v. Maryland, 4 Wheat. 316; Hurtado v. California, 110 U.S. 516, 530 -531.
Everything that may be deemed, as the exercise of an allowable judgment by Congress, to fall fairly within the [354 U.S. 1, 44] conception conveyed by the power given to Congress "To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces" is constitutionally within that legislative grant and not subject to revision by the independent judgment of the Court. To be sure, every event or transaction that bears some relation to "the land and naval Forces" does not ipso facto come within the tolerant conception of that legislative grant. The issue in these cases involves regard for considerations not dissimilar to those involved in a determination under the Due Process Clause. Obviously, the practical situations before us bear some relation to the military. Yet the question for this Court is not merely whether the relation of these women to the "land and naval Forces" is sufficiently close to preclude the necessity of finding that Congress has been arbitrary in its selection of a particular method of trial. For, although we must look to Art. I, 8, cl. 14, as the immediate justifying power, it is not the only clause of the Constitution to be taken into account. The Constitution is an organic scheme of government to be dealt with as an entirety. A particular provision cannot be dissevered from the rest of the Constitution. Our conclusion in these cases therefore must take due account of Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. We must weigh all the factors involved in these cases in order to decide whether these women dependents are so closely related to what Congress may allowably deem essential for the effective "Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces" that they may be subjected to court-martial jurisdiction in these capital cases, when the consequence is loss of the protections afforded by Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
We are not concerned here even with the possibility of some alternative non-military type of trial that does [354 U.S. 1, 45] not contain all the safeguards of Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. We must judge only what has been enacted and what is at issue. It is the power actually asserted by Congress under Art. I, 8, cl. 14, that must now be adjudged in the light of Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. In making this adjudication, I must emphasize that it is only the trial of civilian dependents in a capital case in time of peace that is in question. The Court has not before it, and therefore I need not intimate any opinion on, situations involving civilians, in the sense of persons not having a military status, other than dependents. Nor do we have before us a case involving a non-capital crime. This narrow delineation of the issue is merely to respect the important restrictions binding on the Court when passing on the constitutionality of an Act of Congress. "In the exercise of that jurisdiction, it is bound by two rules, to which it has rigidly adhered, one, never to anticipate a question of constitutional law in advance of the necessity of deciding it; the other never to formulate a rule of constitutional law broader than is required by the precise facts to which it is to be applied. These rules are safe guides to sound judgment. It is the dictate of wisdom to follow them closely and carefully." Steamship Co. v. Emigration Commissioners, 113 U.S. 33, 39.
We are also not concerned here with the substantive aspects of the grant of power to Congress to "make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces." What conduct should be punished and what constitutes a capital case are matters for congressional discretion, always subject of course to any specific restrictions of the Constitution. These cases involve the validity of procedural conditions for determining the commission of a crime in fact punishable by death. The taking of life is irrevocable. It is in capital cases especially [354 U.S. 1, 46] that the balance of conflicting interests must be weighted most heavily in favor of the procedural safeguards of the Bill of Rights. Thus, in Powell v. Alabama, 287 U.S. 45, 71 , the fact "above all that they stood in deadly peril of their lives" led the Court to conclude that the defendants had been denied due process by the failure to allow them reasonable time to seek counsel and the failure to appoint counsel. I repeat. I do not mean to imply that the considerations that are controlling in capital cases involving civilian dependents are constitutionally irrelevant in capital cases involving civilians other than dependents or in non-capital cases involving dependents or other civilians. I do say that we are dealing here only with capital cases and civilian dependents.
The Government asserts that civilian dependents are an integral part of our armed forces overseas and that there is substantial military necessity for subjecting them to court-martial jurisdiction. The Government points out that civilian dependents go abroad under military auspices, live with military personnel in a military community, enjoy the privileges of military facilities, and that their conduct inevitably tends to influence military discipline.
The prosecution by court-martial for capital crimes committed by civilian dependents of members of the armed forces abroad is hardly to be deemed, under modern conditions, obviously appropriate to the effective exercise of the power to "make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces" when it is a question of deciding what power is granted under Article I and therefore what restriction is made on Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. I do not think that the proximity, physical and social, of these women to the "land and naval Forces" is, with due regard to all that has been put before us, so clearly demanded by the effective "Government and Regulation" [354 U.S. 1, 47] of those forces as reasonably to demonstrate a justification for court-martial jurisdiction over capital offenses.
The Government speaks of the "great potential impact on military discipline" of these accompanying civilian dependents. This cannot be denied, nor should its implications be minimized. But the notion that discipline over military personnel is to be furthered by subjecting their civilian dependents to the threat of capital punishment imposed by court-martial is too hostile to the reasons that underlie the procedural safeguards of the Bill of Rights for those safeguards to be displaced. It is true that military discipline might be affected seriously if civilian dependents could commit murders and other capital crimes with impunity. No one, however, challenges the availability to Congress of a power to provide for trial and punishment of these dependents for such crimes. 2 The method of trial alone is in issue. The Government suggests that, if trial in an Article III court subject to the restrictions of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments is the only alternative, such a trial could not be held abroad practicably, and it would often be equally impracticable to transport all the witnesses back to the United States for trial. But, although there is no need to pass on that issue in this case, trial in the United States is obviously not the only practical alternative and other alternatives may raise different constitutional questions. The Government's own figures for the Army show that the total number of civilians (all civilians "serving with, employed by, or accompanying the armed forces" overseas and not merely civilian dependents) for whom general courts-martial for alleged [354 U.S. 1, 48] murder were deemed advisable 3 was only 13 in the 7 fiscal years, 1950-1956. It is impossible to ascertain from the figures supplied to us exactly how many persons were tried for other capital offenses, but the figures indicate that there could not have been many. There is nothing to indicate that the figures for the other services are more substantial. It thus appears to be a manageable problem within the procedural restrictions found necessary by this opinion.
A further argument is made that a decision adverse to the Government would mean that only a foreign trial could be had. Even assuming that the NATO Status of Forces Agreement, 4 U.S. Treaties and Other International Agreements 1792, T. I. A. S. 2846, covering countries where a large part of our armed forces are stationed, gives jurisdiction to the United States only through its military authorities, this Court cannot speculate that any given nation would be unwilling to grant or continue such extraterritorial jurisdiction over civilian dependents in capital cases if they were to be tried by some other manner than court-martial. And, even if such were the case, these civilian dependents would then [354 U.S. 1, 49] merely be in the same position as are so many federal employees and their dependents and other United States citizens who are subject to the laws of foreign nations when residing there. 4 See also the NATO Status of Forces Agreement, supra, Art. VII, 2, 3.
The Government makes the final argument that these civilian dependents are part of the United States military contingent abroad in the eyes of the foreign nations concerned and that their conduct may have a profound effect on our relations with these countries, with a consequent effect on the military establishment there. But the argument that military court-martials in capital cases are necessitated by this factor assumes either that a military court-martial constitutes a stronger deterrent to this sort of conduct or that, in the absence of such a trial, no punishment would be meted out and our foreign policy thereby injured. The reasons why these considerations carry no conviction have already been indicated.
I therefore conclude that, in capital cases, the exercise of court-martial jurisdiction over civilian dependents in time of peace cannot be justified by Article I, considered in connection with the specific protections of Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
Since the conclusion thus reached differs from what the Court decided last Term, a decent respect for the judicial process calls for re-examination of the two grounds that then prevailed. The Court sustained its action on the [354 U.S. 1, 50] authority of the cases dealing with the power of Congress to "make all needful Rules and Regulations" for the Territories, reinforced by In re Ross, 140 U.S. 453 , in which this Court, in 1891, sustained the criminal jurisdiction of a consular court in Japan. 5 These authorities grew out of, and related to, specific situations very different from those now here. They do not control or even embarrass the problem before us.
Legal doctrines are not self-generated abstract categories. They do not fall from the sky; nor are they pulled out of it. They have a specific juridical origin and etiology. They derive meaning and content from the circumstances that gave rise to them and from the purposes they were designed to serve. To these they are bound as is a live tree to its roots. Doctrines like those expressed by the Ross case and the series of cases beginning with American Insurance Co. v. Canter, 1 Pet. 511, must be placed in their historical setting. They cannot be wrenched from it and mechanically transplanted into an alien, unrelated context without suffering mutilation or distortion. "If a precedent involving a black horse is applied to a case involving a white horse, we are not excited. If it were an elephant or an animal ferae naturae or a chose in action, then we would venture into thought. The difference might make a difference. We really are concerned about precedents chiefly when their facts differ somewhat from the facts in the case at bar. Then there is a gulf or hiatus that has to be bridged by a concern for principle and a concern for practical results and practical wisdom." Thomas Reed Powell, Vagaries and Varieties in Constitutional Interpretation, [354 U.S. 1, 51] 36. This attitude toward precedent underlies the whole system of our case law. It was thus summarized by Mr. Justice Brandeis: "It is a peculiar virtue of our system of law that the process of inclusion and exclusion, so often employed in developing a rule, is not allowed to end with its enunciation and that an expression in an opinion yields later to the impact of facts unforeseen." Jaybird Mining Co. v. Weir, 271 U.S. 609, 619 (dissenting). Especially is this attitude to be observed in constitutional controversies.
The territorial cases relied on by the Court last Term held that certain specific constitutional restrictions on the Government did not automatically apply in the acquired territories of Florida, Hawaii, the Philippines, or Puerto Rico. In these cases, the Court drew its decisions from the power of Congress to "make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory... belonging to the United States," for which provision is made in Art. IV, 3. The United States from time to time acquired lands in which many of our laws and customs found an uncongenial soil because they ill accorded with the history and habits of their people. Mindful of all relevant provisions of the Constitution and not allowing one to frustrate another - which is the guiding thought of this opinion — the Court found it necessary to read Art. IV, 3, together with the Fifth and Sixth Amendments and Article III in the light of those circumstances. The question arose most frequently with respect to the establishment of trial by jury in possessions in which such a system was wholly without antecedents. The Court consistently held with respect to such "Territory" that congressional power under Art. IV, 3, was not restricted by the requirement of Art. III, 2, cl. 3, and the Sixth Amendment of providing trial by jury.
"If the right to trial by jury were a fundamental right which goes wherever the jurisdiction of the [354 U.S. 1, 52] United States extends, or if Congress, in framing laws for outlying territory belonging to the United States, was obliged to establish that system by affirmative legislation, it would follow that, no matter what the needs or capacities of the people, trial by jury, and in no other way, must be forthwith established, although the result may be to work injustice and provoke disturbance rather than to aid the orderly administration of justice. If the United States, impelled by its duty or advantage, shall acquire territory peopled by savages, and of which it may dispose or not hold for ultimate admission to Statehood, if this doctrine is sound, it must establish there the trial by jury. To state such a proposition demonstrates the impossibility of carrying it into practice. Again, if the United States shall acquire by treaty the cession of territory having an established system of jurisprudence, where jury trials are unknown, but a method of fair and orderly trial prevails under an acceptable and long-established code, the preference of the people must be disregarded, their established customs ignored and they themselves coerced to accept, in advance of incorporation into the United States, a system of trial unknown to them and unsuited to their needs. We do not think it was intended, in giving power to Congress to make regulations for the territories, to hamper its exercise with this condition." Dorr v. United States, 195 U.S. 138, 148. 6 [354 U.S. 1, 53]
The "fundamental right" test is the one which the Court has consistently enunciated in the long series of cases — e. g., American Ins. Co. v. Canter, 1 Pet. 511; De Lima v. Bidwell, 182 U.S. 1 ; Downes v. Bidwell, 182 U.S. 244 ; Dorr v. United States, 195 U.S. 138 , Balzac v. Porto Rico, 258 U.S. 298 — dealing with claims of constitutional restrictions on the power of Congress to "make all needful Rules and Regulations" for governing the unincorporated territories. The process of decision appropriate to the problem led to a detailed examination of the relation of the specific "Territory" to the United States. This examination, in its similarity to analysis in terms of "due process," is essentially the same as that to be made in the present cases in weighing congressional power to make "Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces" against the safeguards of Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
The results in the cases that arose by reason of the acquisition of exotic "Territory" do not control the present cases, for the territorial cases rest specifically on Art. IV, 3, which is a grant of power to Congress to deal with "Territory" and other Government property. Of course the power sought to be exercised in Great Britain and Japan does not relate to "Territory." 7 The Court's [354 U.S. 1, 54] opinions in the territorial cases did not lay down a broad principle that the protective provisions of the Constitution do not apply outside the continental limits of the United States. This Court considered the particular situation in each newly acquired territory to determine whether the grant to Congress of power to govern "Territory" was restricted by a specific provision of the Constitution. The territorial cases, in the emphasis put by them on the necessity for considering the specific circumstances of each particular case, are thus relevant in that they provide an illustrative method for harmonizing constitutional provisions which appear, separately considered, to be conflicting.
The Court last Term relied on a second source of authority, the consular court case, In re Ross, 140 U.S. 453. Pursuant to a treaty with Japan, Ross, a British subject but a member of the crew of a United States ship, was tried and convicted in a consular court in Yokohama for murder of a fellow seaman while the ship was in Yokohama harbor. His application for a writ of habeas corpus to a United States Circuit Court was denied, 44 F. 185, and on appeal here, the judgment was affirmed. This Court set forth the ground of the Circuit Court, "the long and uniform acquiescence by the executive, administrative and legislative departments of the government in the validity of the legislation," 140 U.S., at 461 , and then stated:
"The Circuit Court might have found an additional ground for not calling in question the legislation of Congress, in the uniform practice of civilized governments for centuries to provide consular tribunals in other than Christian countries... for the [354 U.S. 1, 55] trial of their own subjects or citizens for offences committed in those countries, as well as for the settlement of civil disputes between them; and in the uniform recognition, down to the time of the formation of our government, of the fact that the establishment of such tribunals was among the most important subjects for treaty stipulations....
"The treaty-making power vested in our government extends to all proper subjects of negotiation with foreign governments. It can, equally with any of the former or present governments of Europe, make treaties providing for the exercise of judicial authority in other countries by its officers appointed to reside therein.
"We do not understand that any question is made by counsel as to its power in this respect. His objection is to the legislation by which such treaties are carried out....
"... By the Constitution a government is ordained and established `for the United States of America,' and not for countries outside of their limits. The guarantees it affords against accusation of capital or infamous crimes, except by indictment or presentment by a grand jury, and for an impartial trial by a jury when thus accused, apply only to citizens and others within the United States, or who are brought there for trial for alleged offences committed elsewhere, and not to residents or temporary sojourners abroad.... The Constitution can have no operation in another country. When, therefore, the representatives or officers of our government are permitted to exercise authority of any kind in another country, it must be on such conditions as the two countries may agree, the laws of neither one being obligatory upon the other. The deck of a private [354 U.S. 1, 56] American vessel, it is true, is considered for many purposes constructively as territory of the United States, yet persons on board of such vessels, whether officers, sailors, or passengers, cannot invoke the protection of the provisions referred to until brought within the actual territorial boundaries of the United States...." 140 U.S., at 462 -464.
One observation should be made at the outset about the grounds for decision in Ross. Insofar as the opinion expressed a view that the Constitution is not operative outside the United States — and apparently Mr. Justice Field meant by "United States" all lands over which the United States flag flew, see John W. Burgess, How May the United States Govern Its Extra-Continental Territory?, 14 Pol. Sci. Q.1 (1899) — it expressed a notion that has long since evaporated. Governmental action abroad is performed under both the authority and the restrictions of the Constitution — for example, proceedings before American military tribunals, whether in Great Britain or in the United States, are subject to the applicable restrictions of the Constitution. See opinions in Burns v. Wilson, 346 U.S. 137.
The significance of the Ross case and its relevance to the present cases cannot be assessed unless due regard is accorded the historical context in which that case was decided. Ross is not rooted in any abstract principle or comprehensive theory touching constitutional power or its restrictions. It was decided with reference to a very particular, practical problem with a long history. To be mindful of this does not attribute to Mr. Justice Field's opinion some unavowed historical assumption. On behalf of the whole Court, he spelled out the considerations that controlled it:
"The practice of European governments to send officers to reside in foreign countries, authorized to [354 U.S. 1, 57] exercise a limited jurisdiction over vessels and seamen of their country, to watch the interests of their countrymen and to assist in adjusting their disputes and protecting their commerce, goes back to a very early period, even preceding what are termed the Middle Ages.. .. In other than Christian countries they were, by treaty stipulations, usually clothed with authority to hear complaints against their countrymen and to sit in judgment upon them when charged with public offences. After the rise of Islamism, and the spread of its followers over eastern Asia and other countries bordering on the Mediterranean, the exercise of this judicial authority became a matter of great concern. The intense hostility of the people of Moslem faith to all other sects, and particularly to Christians, affected all their intercourse, and all proceedings had in their tribunals. Even the rules of evidence adopted by them placed those of different faith on unequal grounds in any controversy with them. For this cause, and by reason of the barbarous and cruel punishments inflicted in those countries, and the frequent use of torture to enforce confession from parties accused, it was a matter of deep interest to Christian governments to withdraw the trial of their subjects, when charged with the commission of a public offence, from the arbitrary and despotic action of the local officials. Treaties conferring such jurisdiction upon these consuls were essential to the peaceful residence of Christians within those countries and the successful prosecution of commerce with their people." 140 U.S., at 462 -463.
"It is true that the occasion for consular tribunals in Japan may hereafter be less than at present, as every year that country progresses in civilization and in the assimilation of its system of judicial procedure [354 U.S. 1, 58] to that of Christian countries, as well as in the improvement of its penal statutes; but the system of consular tribunals... is of the highest importance, and their establishment in other than Christian countries, where our people may desire to go in pursuit of commerce, will often be essential for the protection of their persons and property." Id., at 480. 8
It is important to have a lively sense of this background before attempting to draw on the Ross case. Historians have traced grants of extraterritorial rights as far back as the permission given by Egypt in the 12th or 13th century B. C. to the merchants of Tyre to establish factories on the Nile and to live under their own law and practice their own religion. Numerous other instances of persons living under their own law in foreign lands existed in the later pre-Christian era and during the Roman Empire and the so-called Dark and Middle Ages — Greeks in [354 U.S. 1, 59] Egypt, all sorts of foreigners in Rome, inhabitants of Christian cities and states in the Byzantine Empire, the Latin kingdoms of the Levant, and other Christian cities and states, Mohammedans in the Byzantine Empire and China, and many others lived in foreign lands under their own law. While the origins of this extraterritorial jurisdiction may have differed in each country, the notion that law was for the benefit of the citizens of a country and its advantages not for foreigners appears to have been an important factor. Thus, there existed a long-established custom of extraterritorial jurisdiction at the beginning of the 15th century when the complete conquest of the Byzantine Empire by the Turks and the establishment of the Ottoman Empire substantially altered political relations between Christian Europe and the Near East. But commercial relations continued, and in 1535 Francis I of France negotiated a treaty with Suleiman I of Turkey that provided for numerous extraterritorial rights, including criminal and civil jurisdiction over all disputes among French subjects. 1 Ernest Charriere, Negociations de la France dans le Levant 283. Other nations and eventually the United States in 1830, 8 Stat. 408, later negotiated similar treaties with the Turks. (For a more complete history of the development of extraterritorial rights and consular jurisdiction see 1 Calvo, Le Droit International Theorique et Pratique (5th ed., Rousseau, 1896), 2-18, 2 id., 9-12; Hinckley, American Consular Jurisdiction in the Orient, 1-9; 1 Miltitz, Manuel des Consuls passim; Ravndal, The Origin of the Capitulations and of the Consular Institution, S. Doc. No. 34, 67th Cong., 1st Sess. 5-45, 56-96; Shih Shun Liu, Extraterritoriality, 23-66, 118 Studies in History, Economics and Public Law, Columbia University (1925); Twiss, The Law of Nations (Rev. ed. 1884), 443-457.) [354 U.S. 1, 60]
The emergence of the nation-state in Europe and the growth of the doctrine of absolute territorial sovereignty changed the nature of extraterritorial rights. No longer were strangers to be denied the advantages of local law. Indeed, territorial sovereignty meant the exercise of sovereignty over all residents within the borders of the state, and the system of extraterritorial consular jurisdiction tended to die out among Christian nations in the 18th and 19th centuries. But a new justification was found for the continuation of that jurisdiction in those countries whose systems of justice were considered inferior, and it was this strong feeling with respect to Moslem and Far Eastern countries that was reflected, as we have seen, in the Ross opinion.
Until 1842, China had asserted control over all foreigners within its territory, Shih Shun Liu, op. cit. supra, 76-89, but, as a result of the Opium War, Great Britain negotiated a treaty with China whereby she obtained consular offices in five open ports and was granted extraterritorial rights over her citizens. On July 3, 1844, Caleb Cushing negotiated a similar treaty on behalf of the United States. 8 Stat. 592. In a letter to Secretary of State Calhoun, he explained: "I entered China with the formed general conviction that the United States ought not to concede to any foreign state, under any circumstances, jurisdiction over the life and liberty of a citizen of the United States, unless that foreign state be of our own family of nations, — in a word, a Christian state." Quoted in 7 Op. Atty. Gen. 495, 496-497. Later treaties continued the extraterritorial rights of the United States, and the Treaty of 1903 contained the following article demonstrating the purpose of those rights:
"The Government of China having expressed a strong desire to reform its judicial system and to bring it into accord with that of Western nations, the [354 U.S. 1, 61] United States agrees to give every assistance to such reform and will also be prepared to relinquish extraterritorial rights when satisfied that the state of the Chinese laws, the arrangements for their administration, and other considerations warrant it in doing so." 33 Stat. 2208, 2215.
The first treaty with Japan was negotiated by Commodore Perry in 1854. 11 Stat. 597. It opened two ports, but did not provide for any exercise of judicial powers by United States officials. Under the Treaty of 1857, 11 Stat. 723, such power was given, and later treaties, which opened up further Japanese cities for trade and residence by United States citizens, retained these rights. The treaty of 1894, effective on July 17, 1899, however, ended these extraterritorial rights and Japan, even though a "non-Christian" nation, came to occupy the same status as Christian nations. 29 Stat. 848. The exercise of criminal jurisdiction by consuls over United States citizens was also provided for, at one time or another, in treaties with Borneo, 10 Stat. 909, 910; Siam, 11 Stat. 683, 684; Madagascar, 15 Stat. 491, 492; Samoan Islands, 20 Stat. 704; Korea, 23 Stat. 720, 721; Tonga Islands, 25 Stat. 1440, 1442, and, by virtue of most-favored-nation clauses, in treaties with Tripoli, 8 Stat. 154; Persia, 11 Stat. 709; the Congo, 27 Stat. 926; and Ethiopia, 33 Stat. 2254. The exercise of criminal jurisdiction was also provided for in a treaty with Morocco, 8 Stat. 100, by virtue of a most-favored-nation clause and by virtue of a clause granting jurisdiction if "any... citizens of the United States... shall have any disputes with each other." The word "disputes" has been interpreted by the International Court of Justice to comprehend criminal as well as civil disputes. France v. United States, I. C. J. Reports 1952, pp. 176, 188-189. The treaties with Algiers, 8 Stat. 133, 224, 244; Tunis, 8 Stat. [354 U.S. 1, 62] 157; and Muscat, 8 Stat. 458, contained similar "disputes" clauses. 9
The judicial power exercised by consuls was defined by statute and was sweeping:
"Jurisdiction in both criminal and civil matters shall, in all cases, be exercised and enforced in conformity with the laws of the United States, which are hereby, so far as is necessary to execute such treaties, respectively, and so far as they are suitable to carry the same into effect, extended over all citizens of the United States in those countries, and over all others to the extent that the terms of the treaties, respectively, justify or require. But in all cases where such laws are not adapted to the object, or are deficient in the provisions necessary to furnish suitable remedies, the common law and the law of equity and admiralty shall be extended in like manner over such citizens and others in those countries; and if neither the common law, nor the law of equity or admiralty, nor the statutes of the United States, furnish appropriate and sufficient remedies, the ministers in those countries, respectively, shall, by decrees and regulations which shall have the force of law, supply such defects and deficiencies." Rev. Stat. 4086.
The consuls, then, exercised not only executive and judicial power, but legislative power<|fim_middle|> not commend itself. | as well.
The number of people subject to the jurisdiction of these courts during their most active periods appears to [354 U.S. 1, 63] have been fairly small. In the Chronicle & Directory for China, Japan, & the Philippines, for the year 1870, there is a listing of the total number of foreign, not just United States, residents in these three places. The list is 81 pages long, with a total of some 4,500 persons. (Pp. 54-134.) This same publication gives the following information about Japan: "The number of foreigners settled in Japan is as yet very small. At the end of the year 1862, the foreign community at Kanagawa, the principal of the three ports of Japan open to aliens, consisted of... thirty-eight Americans... and in the latter part of 1864 the permanent foreign residents at Kanagawa had increased to 300, not counting soldiers, of which number... about 80 [were] Americans.... At Nagasaki, the second port of Japan thrown open to foreign trade by the government, the number of alien settlers was as follows on the 1st of January, 1866: —... American citizens 32 .... A third port opened to European and American traders, that of Hakodadi, in the north of Japan, was deserted, after a lengthened trial, by nearly all the foreign merchants settled there...." (Appendix, p. 353.) The Statesman's Yearbook of 1890 shows: China at the end of 1888: 1,020 Americans (p. 411); Japan in 1887: 711 Americans (p. 709); Morocco, 1889 estimate: "The number of Christians is very small, not exceeding 1,500." (P. 739.) The Statesman's Yearbook of 1901 shows: China at the end of 1899: 2,335 Americans (p. 484); Japan, December 31, 1898, just before the termination of our extraterritorial rights: 1,165 Americans (p. 809); Morocco: "The number of Christians does not exceed 6,000; the Christian population of Tangier alone probably amounts to 5,000." (P. 851.) These figures of course do not include those civilians temporarily in the country coming within consular jurisdiction. [354 U.S. 1, 64]
The consular court jurisdiction, then, was exercised in countries whose legal systems at the time were considered so inferior that justice could not be obtained in them by our citizens. The existence of these courts was based on long-established custom and they were justified as the best possible means for securing justice for the few Americans present in those countries. The Ross case, therefore, arose out of, and rests on, very special, confined circumstances, and cannot be applied automatically to the present situation, involving hundreds of thousands of American citizens in countries with civilized systems of justice. If Congress had established consular courts or some other non-military procedure for trial that did not contain all the protections afforded by Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments for the trial of civilian dependents of military personnel abroad, we would be forced to a detailed analysis of the situation of the civilian dependent population abroad in deciding whether the Ross case should be extended to cover such a case. It is not necessary to do this in the present cases in view of our decision that the form of trial here provided cannot constitutionally be justified.
The Government, apparently recognizing the constitutional basis for the decision in Ross, has, on rehearing, sought to show that civilians in general and civilian dependents in particular have been subject to military order and discipline ever since the colonial period. The materials it has submitted seem too episodic, too meager, to form a solid basis in history, preceding and contemporaneous with the framing of the Constitution, for constitutional adjudication. What has been urged on us falls far too short of proving a well-established practice — to be deemed to be infused into the Constitution - of court-martial jurisdiction, certainly not in capital cases, over such civilians in time of peace.
[Footnote 1] "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces ...." Article 2 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice provides: "The following persons are subject to this code:... (11) Subject to the provisions of any treaty or agreement to which the United States is or may be a party or to any accepted rule of international law, all persons serving with, employed by, or accompanying the armed forces without the continental limits of the United States...."
[Footnote 2] Article III, 2, cl. 3, provides that "The Trial of all Crimes... when not committed within any State... shall be at such Place or Places as the Congress may by Law have directed." Since 1790, 1 Stat. 113-114, Congress has provided for such trial in the district where the offender is found (apprehended) or first brought. See 18 U.S.C. 3238.
[Footnote 3] Under Article 19 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 64 Stat. 114, 50 U.S.C. 579, a special court-martial may impose any punishment not forbidden by the Code "except death, dishonorable discharge, dismissal, confinement in excess of six months, hard labor without confinement in excess of three months, forfeiture of pay exceeding two-thirds pay per month, or forfeiture of pay for a period exceeding six months." Under Art. 20, 64 Stat. 114, 50 U.S.C. 580, a summary court-martial may impose any punishment not forbidden by the Code "except death, dismissal, dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge, confinement in excess of one month, hard labor without confinement in excess of forty-five days, restriction to certain specified limits in excess of two months, or forfeiture of pay in excess of two-thirds of one month's pay." In order to impose a punishment in excess of these limits, a general court-martial must be convened under Art. 18, 64 Stat. 114, 50 U.S.C. 578.
[Footnote 4] A Report of the Joint Committee on Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditures on Federal Personnel and Pay indicates that the executive agencies of the Federal Government, excluding the Department of Defense, alone employed 51,027 persons outside the continental United States in February 1957, excluding employees of the Panama Canal. S. Com. Print No. 157, 85th Cong., 1st Sess. Although these figures include "some foreign nationals," they nevertheless indicate a substantial number of United States citizens subject to foreign law. See 103 Cong. Rec. 5313-5316.
[Footnote 5] Having based the constitutionality of Article 2 (11) on these grounds, the Court concluded, "we have no need to examine the power of Congress `To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces' under Article I of the Constitution." 351 U.S. 470, 476.
[Footnote 6] In Hawaii v. Mankichi, 190 U.S. 197 , the Court rested its decision on an interpretation of the joint resolution of Congress annexing the Hawaiian Islands. The Court held that the act of annexation did not of its own force require indictment by grand jury and a trial by a Sixth Amendment jury. Implicit in this holding was the assumption that such indictment and trial were not constitutionally required in Hawaii. This assumption was based on a recognition [354 U.S. 1, 53] that the act should not be construed as "imposing upon the islands every provision of a Constitution, which must have been unfamiliar to a large number of their inhabitants, and for which no previous preparation had been made...." Id., at 215-216.
[Footnote 7] For a statement of the applicable law before the question arose with respect to lands outside the continental limits of the United States, see Thompson v. Utah, 170 U.S. 343, 347: "It is equally beyond question that the provisions of the National Constitution relating to trials by jury for crimes and to criminal prosecutions apply to the Territories of the United States." But see Mormon Church v. United States, 136 U.S. 1, 44 : "Doubtless Congress, in legislating for the Territories would be subject to those fundamental limitations in favor of personal rights which are formulated in the [354 U.S. 1, 54] Constitution and its amendments; but these limitations would exist rather by inference and the general spirit of the Constitution from which Congress derives all its powers, than by any express and direct application of its provisions."
[Footnote 8] This feeling about the "non-Christian" nations of the world was widely shared. In his "Jubilee of the Constitution," delivered on the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington, John Quincy Adams said: "The Declaration of Independence recognised the European law of nations, as practised among Christian nations, to be that by which they considered themselves bound, and of which they claimed the rights. This system is founded upon the principle, that the state of nature between men and between nations, is a state of peace. But there was a Mahometan law of nations, which considered the state of nature as a state of war — an Asiatic law of nations, which excluded all foreigners from admission within the territories of the state.. .. With all these different communities, the relations of the United States were from the time when they had become an independent nation, variously modified according to the operation of those various laws. It was the purpose of the Constitution of the United States to establish justice over them all." Adams, Jubilee of the Constitution, 73. See also the views of Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, quoted in 351 U.S., at 484 -485.
[Footnote 9] On August 1, 1956, the President approved Public Law 856, 84th Cong., 2d Sess., providing for the relinquishment by the President, at such time as he deemed appropriate, of the consular jurisdiction of the United States in Morocco, the only foreign country where United States consuls continued to exercise such jurisdiction. 70 Stat. 773. The jurisdiction was relinquished on October 6, 1956. N. Y. Times, Oct. 8, 1956, p. 1, col. 6. [354 U.S. 1, 65]
MR. JUSTICE HARLAN, concurring in the result.
I concur in the result, on the narrow ground that where the offense is capital, Article 2 (11) 1 cannot constitutionally be applied to the trial of civilian dependents of members of the armed forces overseas in times of peace.
Since I am the only one among today's majority who joined in the Court's opinions of June 11, 1956, which sustained the court-martial jurisdiction in these cases, 351 U.S. 470, 487 , I think it appropriate to state the reasons which led to my voting, first, to rehear these cases, 352 U.S. 901 , and, now, to strike down that jurisdiction.
The petitions for rehearing which were filed last summer afforded an opportunity for a greater degree of reflection upon the difficult issues involved in these cases than, at least for me, was possible in the short interval between the argument and decision of the cases in the closing days of last Term. 2 As a result I became satisfied that this court-martial jurisdiction could in any event not be sustained upon the reasoning of our prior opinion. In essence, that reasoning was this: (1) Under In re Ross, 140 U.S. 453 , and the Insular Cases, 3 the requirement of a trial by an Article III court and the other specific safeguards of Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments are not applicable to the trial of American citizens outside the United States; (2) there is thus no express constitutional prohibition against the use of courts-martial [354 U.S. 1, 66] for such trials abroad; (3) the choice of a court-martial in cases such as these was "reasonable," because of these women's connection with the military, and therefore satisfied due process; (4) the court-martial jurisdiction was thus constitutional. I have since concluded that this analysis was not sound, for two reasons:
(1) The underlying premise of the prior opinion, it seems to me, is that under the Constitution the mere absence of a prohibition against an asserted power, plus the abstract reasonableness of its use, is enough to establish the existence of the power. I think this is erroneous. The powers of Congress, unlike those of the English Parliament, are constitutionally circumscribed. Under the Constitution Congress has only such powers as are expressly granted or those that are implied as reasonably necessary and proper to carry out the granted powers. Hence the constitutionality of the statute here in question must be tested, not by abstract notions of what is reasonable "in the large," so to speak, but by whether the statute, as applied in these instances, is a reasonably necessary and proper means of implementing a power granted to Congress by the Constitution. To say that the validity of the statute may be rested upon the inherent "sovereign powers" of this country in its dealings with foreign nations seems to me to be no more than begging the question. As I now see it, the validity of this court-martial jurisdiction must depend upon whether the statute, as applied to these women, can be justified as an exercise of the power, granted to Congress by Art. I, 8, cl. 14 of the Constitution, "To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces." I can find no other constitutional power to which this statute can properly be related. I therefore think that we were wrong last Term in considering that we need not decide [354 U.S. 1, 67] the case in terms of the Article I power. In my opinion that question squarely confronts us.
(2) I also think that we were mistaken in interpreting Ross and the Insular Cases as standing for the sweeping proposition that the safeguards of Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments automatically have no application to the trial of American citizens outside the United States, no matter what the circumstances. Aside from the questionable wisdom of mortgaging the future by such a broad pronouncement, I am satisfied that our prior holding swept too lightly over the historical context in which this Court upheld the jurisdiction of the old consular and territorial courts in those cases. I shall not repeat what my brother FRANKFURTER has written on this subject, with which I agree. But I do not go as far as my brother BLACK seems to go on this score. His opinion, if I understand it correctly, in effect discards Ross and the Insular Cases as historical anomalies. I believe that those cases, properly understood, still have vitality, and that, for reasons suggested later, which differ from those given in our prior opinions, they have an important bearing on the question now before us.
I come then to the question whether this court-martial jurisdiction can be justified as an exercise of Congress' Article I power to regulate the armed forces.
At the outset, I cannot accept the implication of my brother BLACK'S opinion that this Article I power was intended to be unmodified by the Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution, 4 and that therefore this power [354 U.S. 1, 68] is incapable of expansion under changing circumstances. The historical evidence, in fact, shows quite the opposite. True, the records of the time indicate that the Founders shared a deep fear of an unchecked military branch. But what they feared was a military branch unchecked by the legislature, and susceptible of use by an arbitrary executive power. 5 So far as I know, there is no evidence at all that the Founders intended to limit the power of the people, as embodied in the legislature, to make such laws in the regulation of the land and naval forces as are necessary to the proper functioning of those forces. In other words, there is no indication that any special limitation on the power of Congress, as opposed to the power of the executive, was subsumed in the grant of power to govern the land and naval forces. Alexander Hamilton, indeed, stated exactly the opposite: 6
"The authorities essential to the common defense are these: to raise armies; to build and equip fleets; to prescribe rules for the government of both; to direct their operations; to provide for their support. These powers ought to exist without limitation, because it is impossible to foresee or define the extent and variety of national exigencies, or the correspondent extent and variety of the means which may be necessary to satisfy them. The circumstances that endanger the safety of nations are infinite, and for this reason no constitutional shackles can wisely be [354 U.S. 1, 69] imposed on the power to which the care of it is committed. This power ought to be coextensive with all the possible combinations of such circumstances; and ought to be under the direction of the same councils which are appointed to preside over the common defense.
"... Shall the Union be constituted the guardian of the common safety? Are fleets and armies and revenues necessary to this purpose? The government of the Union must be empowered to pass all laws, and to make all regulations which have relation to them....
"Every view we may take of the subject, as candid inquirers after truth, will serve to convince us, that it is both unwise and dangerous to deny the federal government an unconfined authority, as to all those objects which are intrusted to its management.... A government, the constitution of which renders it unfit to be trusted with all the powers which a free people ought to delegate to any government, would be an unsafe and improper depositary of the national interests. Wherever these can with propriety be confided, the coincident powers may safely accompany them."
No less an authority than Chief Justice Marshall, in McCulloch v. Maryland, 4 Wheat. 316, has taught us that the Necessary and Proper Clause is to be read with all the powers of Congress, so that "where the law is not prohibited, and is really calculated to effect any of the objects entrusted to the government, to undertake here to inquire into the degree of its necessity, would be to pass the line which circumscribes the judicial department, and to tread on legislative ground." Id., at 423. [354 U.S. 1, 70]
I think it no answer to say, as my brother BLACK does, that "having run up against the steadfast bulwark of the Bill of Rights, the Necessary and Proper Clause cannot extend the scope of [Art. I] Clause 14." For that simply begs the question as to whether there is such a collision, an issue to which I address myself below.
For analytical purposes, I think it useful to break down the issue before us into two questions: First, is there a rational connection between the trial of these army wives by court-martial and the power of Congress to make rules for the governance of the land and naval forces; in other words, is there any initial power here at all? Second, if there is such a rational connection, to what extent does this statute, though reasonably calculated to subserve an enumerated power, collide with other express limitations on congressional power; in other words, can this statute, however appropriate to the Article I power looked at in isolation, survive against the requirements of Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments? I recognize that these two questions are ultimately one and the same, since the scope of the Article I power is not separable from the limitations imposed by Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. Nevertheless I think it will make for clarity of analysis to consider them separately.
I assume, for the moment, therefore, that we may disregard other limiting provisions of the Constitution, and examine the Article I power in isolation. So viewed, I do not think the courts-martial of these army wives can be said to be an arbitrary extension of congressional power.
It is suggested that historically the Article I power was intended to embody a rigid and unchangeable self-limitation, namely, that it could apply only to those [354 U.S. 1, 71] in the actual service of the armed forces. 7 I cannot agree that this power has any such rigid content. First of all, the historical evidence presented by the Government convinces me that, at the time of the adoption of the Constitution, military jurisdiction was not thought to be rigidly limited to uniformed personnel. The fact is that it was traditional for "retainers to the camp" to be subjected to military discipline, that civilian dependents encamped with the armies were traditionally regarded as being in that class, and that the concept was not strictly limited to times of war. 8 Indeed, the British, who are no less sensitive than we to maintaining the supremacy of civil justice, have recently enacted a law comparable to the statute involved here. 9
Thinking, as I do, that Article I, still taking it in isolation, must be viewed as supplemented by the Necessary and Proper Clause, I cannot say that the court-martial jurisdiction here involved has no rational connection with the stated power. The Government, it seems to me, has [354 U.S. 1, 72] made a strong showing that the court-martial of civilian dependents abroad has a close connection to the proper and effective functioning of our overseas military contingents. There is no need to detail here the various aspects of this connection, which have been well dealt with in the dissenting opinion of my brother CLARK. Suffice it to say that to all intents and purposes these civilian dependents are part of the military community overseas, 10 are so regarded by the host country, and must be subjected to the same discipline if the military commander is to have the power to prevent activities which would jeopardize the security and effectiveness of his command. 11 The matter has been well summarized by General Palmer, Commander of the Eighth Army, stationed in Japan:
"Jurisdiction by courts-martial over all civilians accompanying the Army overseas is essential because of the manner in which U.S. Armed Forces personnel [354 U.S. 1, 73] live in their overseas military communities. In this command, almost all personnel serving in or accompanying the U.S. Armed Forces live in or near separate, closely-knit U.S. military communities which are basically under the control, administration and supervision of the local U.S. Commander who is in turn responsive to the normal military chain of command. This responsibility which is vested in the military commander extends to the administration and supervision of the operation and use of all facilities and major activities of the community including the proper control of occupants and users which is inherent in such supervision overseas. In the absence of a supporting judicial system responsive to the same government as the military, such as is the case existing in the United States and overseas possessions, and as the law enforcement requirement stems primarily from the immediate unalterable responsibilities of the overseas commander and his subordinate commanders, it is essential that the commander be vested with the law enforcement authority commensurate with his responsibilities."
It seems to me clear on such a basis that these dependents, when sent overseas by the Government, become pro tanto a part of the military community. I cannot say, therefore, that it is irrational or arbitrary for Congress to subject them to military discipline. I do not deal now, of course, with the problem of alternatives to court-martial jurisdiction; all that needs to be established at this stage is that, viewing Art. I, 8, cl. 14 in isolation, subjection of civilian dependents overseas to court-martial jurisdiction can in no wise be deemed unrelated to the power of Congress to make all necessary and proper laws to insure the effective governance of our overseas land and naval forces. [354 U.S. 1, 74]
I turn now to the other side of the coin. For no matter how practical and how reasonable this jurisdiction might be, it still cannot be sustained if the Constitution guarantees to these army wives a trial in an Article III court, with indictment by grand jury and jury trial as provided by the Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
We return, therefore, to the Ross question: to what extent do these provisions of the Constitution apply outside the United States?
As I have already stated, I do not think that it can be said that these safeguards of the Constitution are never operative without the United States, regardless of the particular circumstances. On the other hand, I cannot agree with the suggestion that every provision of the Constitution must always be deemed automatically applicable to American citizens in every part of the world. For Ross and the Insular Cases do stand for an important proposition, one which seems to me a wise and necessary gloss on our Constitution. The proposition is, of course, not that the Constitution "does not apply" overseas, but that there are provisions in the Constitution which do not necessarily apply in all circumstances in every foreign place. In other words, it seems to me that the basic teaching of Ross and the Insular Cases is that there is no rigid and abstract rule that Congress, as a condition precedent to exercising power over Americans overseas, must exercise it subject to all the guarantees of the Constitution, no matter what the conditions and considerations are that would make adherence to a specific guarantee altogether impracticable and anomalous. To take but one example: Balzac v. Porto Rico, 258 U.S. 298 , is not good authority for the proposition that jury trials need never be provided for American citizens tried by [354 U.S. 1, 75] the United States abroad; but the case is good authority for the proposition that there is no rigid rule that jury trial must always be provided in the trial of an American overseas, if the circumstances are such that trial by jury would be impractical and anomalous. In other words, what Ross and the Insular Cases hold is that the particular local setting, the practical necessities, and the possible alternatives are relevant to a question of judgment, namely, whether jury trial should be deemed a necessary condition of the exercise of Congress' power to provide for the trial of Americans overseas.
I think the above thought is crucial in approaching the cases before us. Decision is easy if one adopts the constricting view that these constitutional guarantees as a totality do or do not "apply" overseas. But, for me, the question is which guarantees of the Constitution should apply in view of the particular circumstances, the practical necessities, and the possible alternatives which Congress had before it. The question is one of judgment, not of compulsion. And so I agree with my brother FRANKFURTER that, in view of Ross and the Insular Cases, we have before us a question analogous, ultimately, to issues of due process; one can say, in fact, that the question of which specific safeguards of the Constitution are appropriately to be applied in a particular context overseas can be reduced to the issue of what process is "due" a defendant in the particular circumstances of a particular case.
On this basis, I cannot agree with the sweeping proposition that a full Article III trial, with indictment and trial by jury, is required in every case for the trial of a civilian dependent of a serviceman overseas. The Government, it seems to me, has made an impressive showing that at least for the run-of-the-mill offenses committed by dependents overseas, such a requirement would [354 U.S. 1, 76] be as impractical and as anomalous as it would have been to require jury trial for Balzac in Porto Rico. 12 Again, I need not go into details, beyond stating that except for capital offenses, such as we have here, to which, in my opinion, special considerations apply, I am by no means ready to say that Congress' power to provide for trial by court-martial of civilian dependents overseas is limited by Article III and the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. [354 U.S. 1, 77] Where, if at all, the dividing line should be drawn among cases not capital, need not now be decided. We are confronted here with capital offenses alone; and it seems to me particularly unwise now to decide more than we have to. Our far-flung foreign military establishments are a new phenomenon in our national life, and I think it would be unfortunate were we unnecessarily to foreclose, as my four brothers would do, our future consideration of the broad questions involved in maintaining the effectiveness of these national outposts, in the light of continuing experience with these problems.
So far as capital cases are concerned, I think they stand on quite a different footing than other offenses. In such cases the law is especially sensitive to demands for that procedural fairness which inheres in a civilian trial where the judge and trier of fact are not responsive to the command of the convening authority. I do not concede that whatever process is "due" an offender faced with a fine or a prison sentence necessarily satisfies the requirements of the Constitution in a capital case. The distinction is by no means novel, compare Powell v. Alabama, 287 U.S. 45 , with Betts v. Brady, 316 U.S. 455 ; nor is it negligible, being literally that between life and death. And, under what I deem to be the correct view of Ross and the Insular Cases, it is precisely the kind of distinction which plays a large role in the process of weighing the competing considerations which lead to sound judgment upon the question whether certain safeguards of the Constitution should be given effect in the trial of an American citizen abroad. In fact, the Government itself has conceded that one grave offense, treason, presents a special case: "The gravity of this offense is such that we can well assume that, whatever difficulties may be involved in trial far from the scene of the offense... the trial should be in our courts." I see no reason for not applying the same principle to any case where a civilian [354 U.S. 1, 78] dependent stands trial on pain of life itself. The number of such cases would appear to be so negligible that the practical problems of affording the defendant a civilian trial would not present insuperable problems.
On this narrow ground I concur in the result in these cases.
[Footnote 1] 50 U.S.C. 552 (11).
[Footnote 2] The cases were argued on May 3, 1956, and decided on June 11, 1956.
[Footnote 3] Downes v. Bidwell, 182 U.S. 244 ; Hawaii v. Mankichi, 190 U.S. 197 ; Dorr v. United States, 195 U.S. 138 ; Balzac v. Porto Rico, 258 U.S. 298.
[Footnote 4] Article I, 8, cl. 18 of the Constitution provides that Congress shall have the power "to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."
[Footnote 5] Thus, proposals to limit the size of the standing army in times of peace to a specific number of men in the Constitution were defeated at the Constitutional Convention. See 5 Elliot's Debates 442-443 ("no room for... distrust of the representatives of the people"). See also The Federalist, No. 24: "[T]he whole power of raising armies was lodged in the Legislature, not in the Executive;... this legislature was to be a popular body, consisting of the representatives of the people periodically elected...."
[Footnote 6] The Federalist, No. 23.
[Footnote 7] To be sure, the opinion does "recognize that there might be circumstances where a person could be `in' the armed services for purposes of [Art. I, 8] Clause 14 even though he had not formally been inducted into the military or did not wear a uniform." It continues, however, to state categorically that "wives, children and other dependents of servicemen cannot be placed in that category...."
[Footnote 8] The essential element was thought to be, not so much that there be war, in the technical sense, but rather that the forces and their retainers be "in the field." The latter concept, in turn, would seem to have extended to any area where the nature of the military position and the absence of civil authority made military control over the whole camp appropriate. See, in general, Blumenthal, Women Camp Followers of the American Revolution. The British history is the same. See, in particular, Samuel, Historical Account of the British Army and of the Law Military, pp. 691-692.
[Footnote 9] Army Act, 1955, 3 & 4 Eliz. II, c. 18, 209; and see Fifth Schedule, id., at 219.
[Footnote 10] These dependents are taken abroad only because their presence is deemed necessary to the morale and proper functioning of our armies overseas. They are transported at government expense, carry passports identifying them as service dependents, are admitted to the host country without visas, use military payment certificates, and receive the benefit of army postal facilities and privileges. They enjoy the tax exemptions and customs benefits of the military. They are treated at service hospitals, their children go to schools maintained by the Government, and they share with the military the recreational facilities provided by the Government. They are housed and furnished heat, light, fuel, water, and telephone service by the military, as well as receiving transportation, food, and clothing from military sources.
[Footnote 11] This necessity is particularly acute with regard to peculiarly "military" and "local" offenses which must be dealt with swiftly and effectively. Thus security regulations at these military installations must be enforced against civilian dependents as well as servicemen; the same is true of base traffic violations, black marketeering, and misuse of military customs and post-exchange privileges.
[Footnote 12] The practical circumstances requiring some sort of disciplinary jurisdiction have already been adverted to, supra, pp. 71-73. These circumstances take on weight when viewed in light of the alternatives available to Congress — certainly a crucial question in weighing the need for dispensing with particular constitutional guarantees abroad. What are these alternatives? (1) One is to try all offenses committed by civilian dependents abroad in the United States. But the practical problems in the way of such a choice are obvious and overwhelming. To require the transportation home for trial of every petty black marketeer or violator of security regulations would be a ridiculous burden on the Government, quite aside from the problems of persuading foreign witnesses to make the trip and of preserving evidence. It can further be deemed doubtful in the extreme whether foreign governments would permit crimes punishable under local law to be tried thousands of miles away in the United States. (2) Civilian trial overseas by the United States also presents considerable difficulties. If juries are required, the problem of jury recruitment would be difficult. Furthermore, it is indeed doubtful whether some foreign governments would accede to the creation of extraterritorial United States civil courts within their territories — courts which by implication would reflect on the fairness of their own tribunals and which would smack unpleasantly of consular courts set up under colonial "capitulations." (3) The alternative of trial in foreign courts, in at least some instances, is no more palatable. Quite aside from the fact that in some countries where we station troops the protections granted to criminal defendants compare unfavorably with out own minimum standards, the fact would remain that many of the crimes involved — particularly breaches of security — are not offenses under foreign law at all, and thus would go completely unpunished. Add to this the undesirability of foreign police carrying out investigations in our military installations abroad, and it seems to me clear that this alternative does | 7,817 |
This is the official debriefing thread for the 2018 Memorial Day Expedition, there was a good turnout and we covered a lot of ground, hopefully I don't miss anyone on the listing of participants.
I will be adding more here as soon as I get everything unloaded, I do know that there is a lot of audio and video, plus photos that have to be evaluated, and hopefully everyone will get through it all as fast as possible.
First day, May 24, Thursday. Slingbow beat me out to the location by a few hours, and spent most of that time picking up trash left around the area. When I arrived, Goose jumped in and helped to unload everything before going back in with Cherokee Rose. Slingbow and I got a fire going, and settled in to wait on Tator and Buttons to arrive. They arrived just before 10 PM and we helped to set up her tent while Buttons showed us his toys.
Through out the night, we heard several vocalizations, one that sounded like a hog being slaughtered near the bus location inside the valley. Sometime early that next morning before daylight, something moved about camp, footsteps could be heard in the gravel. We will have to review the camp recorder to see what was heard over my snoring.
Once Rebelistic arrived, we headed out to position the parabolics, audio recorder drop boxes and do a little exploring for the night's planned night ops.
Sawdustt and Slingbow would be dropped off in a listening post position, while the rest of the night ops team would go near a ridgeline that overlooked the settlement area where last year's activity occurred.
Rebelistic, Rebelson, Dixie, Jackwagon and myself traveled onto that position, where Rebelistic did his whoops and we heard some responses down in the area of the settlement. Hopefully Rebelistic's recorder was able to capture them.
Traveling back, movement was heard along the four wheelers after we picked up the ground listening team. Returning to camp, everyone relaxed before turning in.
The next morning, we were treated to breakfast by Tator and her helpers, it was a great way to get started for the day. Rebelistic decided to go home for Saturday night, due to having a bad night sleeping in his truck, while CompresserMike and myself decided to scout out the valley to see if we could get everyone into it for night operations. Unfortunately, the path through the creeks would have made it unsafe for those who wasn't advanced four wheeler drivers, as we had to use the winch twice to get through it.
CompressorMike then took out the rest of the four wheelers to scout around the area and show them the area, in particular, show Sassy Squatch the area along with the other new folks on the expedition.
When they returned, Sawdustt made 15 bean soup, while Cherokee Rose and myself made hamburgers and hot dogs. After eating, everyone visited for a while, before the night's night ops was discussed.
The night ops would consist of coming in on the high trail from the south end, dropping off a listening team every 1000 feet or so, where everyone would listen for about a hour and a half, then driving down the trail collecting each team as we went, going back to camp.
A glitch happened during the night ops, when Tator's four wheeler developed a flat on the way out to the positions, and her team was placed at the far south end so we could retrieve them with a trailer once the time expired for the listening posts. When the time was up, Rebelson, Squatchfinder and Jackwagon headed back around the main road to get the trailer while CompresserMike and I waited with Tator and Dixie for the trailer to return.
While we were waiting, heat signatures were detected on a thermal, it was 4 animals across the road and up the hillside from us, either wild hogs or deer, still need to review the recordings to see what it was for sure.
Upon reaching back to camp after loading the four wheeler up, everyone was pretty much turned in, as it was nearly 1:30 in the morning.
Sunday morning, another great breakfast by Tator and her helpers, and she admitted to everyone that Monday morning she wouldn't be cooking, we were on our own. We were grateful for all the cooking she did.
I had to run in to check on Goose, who didn't stay the weekend with us, when I returned, some of the four wheelers and the buggy went out to explore while Slingbow was getting ready to leave for home, he was going to drop off Tator, Dixie and Shelly three miles down the road with the canoe and they would float back down to camp.
Rebelistic returned and we went out to change the batteries in all the drop boxes and parabolics.
CompresserMike and Squatchfinder both headed home early, so the remainder of the camp loaded up on four wheelers to take a little tour of the research areas and to also see if we could locate the Sisters of the Moon navy on the creek along the way. We got about a half mile down the main road when we spotted the girls down in the creekbed where it comes close to the road. They couldn't hear us, but they were close enough to camp that we expected them to be back when we got through with the tour.
I showed everyone the river reed area, the cemetery location, and the bridge area with a lot of activity and sightings occurred, and after removing several dozen ticks, we returned to camp to find that the navy hadn't made it yet, so Mr. Tator took the four wheeler and retrieved the canoe while the girls stumbled in. Their trip down the creek had found that the creek was down too low, and that the canoe had to literally be dragged the entire way down the creek. They were exhausted.
After dinner, it was decided that the night ops would not be too strenuous so that the Sisters could participate. We would send Dixie and Rebelistic down as far into the valley with Rebelson, where they would do vocalizations in the direction of the settlement. They received some distant vocalizations in return.
We then transported a listening post team up to the old bus location to do sit for about a hour or so, with the team doing vocalizations on occasion to see if we could lure the Bigfoot out of the valley.
There was movement around the team, and when we returned to camp, it was speculated that we would have<|fim_middle|> spend time in. The group we had this year was a terrific bunch to hit the woods with. Some new faces and a lot of regulars always make an interesting time. Hopefully in the next few days I can put together a summary report for the outing. Here's some of the more interesting audio I collected. | activity at the camp that night, so the thermal was deployed on a pole to overlook the camp, an audio recorder left running, and a plot watcher camera going.
Eventually everyone turned in, and during the night, movement was heard in places around the camp. Review of the footage, pictures and audio will see if we have caught anything.
The next morning, everyone began packing up to leave, it had been a good weekend for research as we didn't have any rain, which was surprising since it has rained at least once on every expedition for the last 10 years.
The first night of the 2018 MABRC Memorial Day Expedition, we had the thermal going on the river crossing, during the night, we also heard movement through the camp. This video shows either wild hogs or deer moving across the creek from the camp.
Good Stuff!!! I would guess hogs. Do you think that was the walking in the rocks y'all heard or could the walking been in another direction that the FLIR wasn't aimed at?
Here is the video link to the MABRC 2018 Memorial Day Expedition video. Enjoy!
First of all I would like to apologize for not getting this sooner but life happens. It was another great Memorial Expedition and that area is always a blast to | 265 |
The DS1302 trickle-charge timekeeping chip module with battery backup contains a real-time clock/calendar and 31 bytes of static RAM. It communicates with a microprocessor via a simple serial interface. The real-time clock/calendar provides seconds,minutes, hours, day, date<|fim_middle|> 24-hour or 12-hour format with an AM/PM indicator.
Data can be transferred to and from the clock/RAM 1 byte at a time or in a burst of up to 31 bytes. The DS1302 is designed to operate on very low power and retain data and clock information on less than 1μW.
Interfacing the DS1302 with a microprocessor is simplified by using synchronous serial communication. Only three wires are required to communicate with the clock/RAM: CE, I/O (data line), and SCLK (serial clock). | , month, and year information. The end of the month date is automatically adjusted for months with fewer than 31 days, including corrections for leap year. The clock operates in either the | 38 |
Robert Trent Jones, Sr. was a world famous and prolific designer of golf courses. He designed or redesigned over 500 courses around the world. Jones spent most of his childhood in East Rochester. He died in June, 2000, just short of his 94th birthday. Both of his sons, Rees and Robert Jr., are also course architects.
One of the best anecdotes about Robert Trent Jones involves his redesign of Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey. Many members felt that his design of the Par 3 4th hole was unfairly difficult and long. Jones offered to play the hole with two members and the club pro to address their concerns. The members and the pro all teed off and landed their balls on the green. Jones stepped<|fim_middle|> right into the cup for a hole-in-one. Legend has it that Jones turned to the other three and remarked, "Gentlemen, the hole is fair." | up to the tee and hit a 4-iron onto the green, and his ball rolled | 19 |
Retrospective of the photographer opens today at Somerset House.
Six days before 'I Only Want You To Love Me' and<|fim_middle|> East Galleries. | Miles Aldridge's Instagram account already held 14 unofficial previews. Today the exhibition at Somerset House finally opens, while a simultaneous exhibition - 'Short Breaths' - opens on the 12th at the Brancolini Grimaldi on Albemarle Street (also in London).
'I Only Want You To Love Me' is the largest retrospective of Aldridge's work to date and is accompanied by a Rizzoli published book of the same name.
The ground floor selection of photographs, magazines, story-boards and drawings (the latter two mainly unseen), gives fans the deepest insight into their hero they will likely have ever seen.
Famous for his bright coloured, often cold blooded and always aesthetically clean imagery, Aldridge has been shooting fashion since the mid 90s, following a degree at Central Saint Martins and a stint directing music videos.
His work has appeared in titles such as Vogue Italia and The New York Times as well as fronting advertising campaigns and, currently, can be found in the permanent collections at both the National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria & Albert museum.
The exhibition runs until the 29th September at the Embankment | 238 |
Do you know that anger and stress (fear) are emotional expressions that are strongly related? I'm guessing you know that already, but what you may not know is just how exactly they are related. So, read on to get yourself acquainted.
When you get frustrated, your body respond by negatively exerting so much effort, and this can reduce your energy levels, psychically and emotionally. Now, the resultant effect of this energy leakage is the inability to concentrate and remember things which can leave you feeling extremely stressed out.
In the same light, there is every possibility that you have expressed anger at least once in your life as a result of being stressed out. Well, that is so because stress plays a major role in anger outbursts. Studies have shown that we find it extremely difficult to keep our anger in check and maintain calmness<|fim_middle|> fun and exercise that can help relieve you of stress.
So, when next you are feeling stressful from enormous screen task at the office, you can do yourself a world of good by taking a walk or just jog for a while. | during stressful situations.
The effect of stress can be so telling that it can leave us vulnerable to anger outburst so much so that we can express our rage regardless of where we may be. An excellent example of this fact can be seen in the office rage report made by the Mental Health Organization in 2008.
According to the report, 51% of office workers in the UK experience rage at work with issues like distractions cursed by colleagues' mobile phones during meetings and when their computer crashes unexpectedly. Usually, these are not really supposed to cause rage but when the worker is already stressed then minor situations like these can get the better of them and cause office rage in a working environment that is supposed to be warm, friendly and of course productive.
Owing to their close relationship, stress and anger management can be handled together. But the question is, how can we do that? Let's address that in the remaining part of this article, shall we?
If you are one, prone or quick to anger, the first step you could take in managing your anger is to consider stress, and the reason is that stress can fuel anger or resentment. From experience, a familiar feeling triggered when we work or when we are at work is that of stress.
The fact is, we often have a lot to accomplish on our to-do list within a few office hours. Such unavoidable work pressure inevitably takes its toll on us and leaves us vulnerable to anger at the slightest provocation. Therefore, you could try as often as possible to de-stress your mind and body. Trust me; you will be amazed at how good you can be at keeping your anger in check.
What happens when the reverse is the case? That is when we get stressed out as a result of uncontrolled anger. The best course of action to take in such situation is to seek professional help ASAP, join an anger management group or anger management counselling can help you develop key anger management skills that will enable you to keep your rage issues in check.
While the above steps are very effective ways of managing stress and anger, exercise could also help. Studies have shown that modest amount of exercise can have a huge impact on de-stressing our mind and bodies. It is therefore advisable that you create time to exercise at least 10-15 minutes every day.
Let me point out here that although running and jogging are the first actions that come to mind when we hear the word exercise, they are however not the only forms of exercise. Walking, dancing, standing, house chores activities, creative endeavors etc., are all forms of | 521 |
UNITED NATIONS, April 23, updated -- Sudan on Monday told US Ambassador Susan Rice, as president of the Security Council, that it "has evidence in the form of a recorded telephone conversation on April 20... where [South Sudan] General Taaban Deng is giving clear orders to the commander to burn all the oil facilities in Heglig."
Inner City Press obtained a copy of the letter, even before concerned Permanent Representatives on the Council had received it, and is seeking a copy of the recorded phone call.
If true it would bolster the claim, including by a member of the Thabo Mbeki High Level Panel, that moves are afoot to try to move Omar al Bashir from power by cutting off income from his government in Khartoum, the theory being that Bashir could only last six months without oil money, while South Sudan could last eight months or a year.
Update of 3:10 pm -- Ambassador Rice told Inner City Press, as the afternoon's Security Council session started, that the Council will be briefed and hold consultations on the Sudans tomorrow.
Sudan's letter also states that the South Sudanese forces did not leave<|fim_middle|> Heglig. In parallel, we're also calling on the Government of Sudan, as we have regularly, to halt their own cross-border attacks, particularly the provocative aerial bombardments that – so that we can get back to a place where these two sides are working together and using mechanisms like the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism to work through their issues.
As you know, our special envoy, Princeton Lyman, has been there all week. I think he briefed some of you yesterday by telephone. He had a very productive series of meetings in Juba and in Khartoum. And yesterday he made clear that it's not just the United States; it's the entire international community that's working together to get this violence ended. | Heglig voluntarily, but rather were ousted by the Sudanese army. A Sudanese diplomat on Monday morning told Inner City Press that "people in Sudan are angry," as an explanation for Bashir's statements in Heglig. Things are escalating.
A Security Council member late Monday morning told Inner City Press exclusively that his delegation's information, with photographs, is that it might take six to eight months to get Heglig oil production "up and running" again.
Inner City Press: about Heglig, the South Sudanese army has said that it's pulling out of this disputed town that it went into. Sudan is claiming that they threw them out, and I guess President Kiir has said that he's pulling back voluntarily based on calls from a variety of parties, including the U.S. What's the U.S. understanding? Are they leaving? And are they leaving voluntarily, or have they been ejected?
MS. NULAND: Well, we welcome the announcement from South Sudan that they will withdraw their forces from Heglig. We urge them to completely and fully withdraw all Sudanese forces from | 220 |
When I was a child, a truck (no bigger than today a SUV) came at regular intervals<|fim_middle|> of nano particles.
Gas and oil are running out – Coal and Nuclear Power are needed again!? | and delivered coal on a pile in our yard. The entire family would then collect the pieces of coal in buckets and carry them to the basement. We stacked the coal briquettes neatly alongside.
And in the evening, my mother told me the story of the good-natured forest giant. He could no longer stand aside and witness as people kept cutting down his trees for firewood. So he showed them coal and where to find it. The boy enjoyed the story and was happy that no more trees needed to be cut for firewood.
The coal in our basement lasted all winter. But we lived close by the railway station and our laundry was often dark from the soot. When I grew older, I started wondering about coal and the environment. However, that was when locomotives started being powered by electricity and cars with gasoline. And the energy supply council of Augsburg replaced the poisonous charcoal gas with natural gas. What an improvement! Everything seemed to be well.
To add to the feeling of adequacy, we saw a film on nuclear energy at school. It showed that unlimited quantities of energy are available. All you had to do was tame the bottle spirit. We all looked forward to a radiant future. I was quite fascinated by all of it. Today, I realize that I have been a victim of deception. And I am worried about a thing or two radiating in the future against our intention.
After the age of nuclear technology came the age of "data processing". Today, we call it the information technology. I started turning towards IT in 1969. That was 40 years ago. After studying mathematics I became a "computer scientist".
Twenty years ago, I was told that gene technology will solve all our problems. Approximately ten years ago, nano technology became the key to a better future. Now, people start realizing that here, too, not all is gold that glittered. That is why I would kindly ask all rational people to critically think about the consequences of new technologies with responsibility before they are applied.
Once in a while I wonder what students at school will read in their (electronic) books in less than a hundred years. I am afraid the judgement will be a damning report about how the people in those days (we) destroyed the planet by soil damaging or soil sealing, freeing radioactivity, exploiting raw materials, using up all the water, disregarding the side-effects of naïve gene-technology and, last not lest, contaminating our environment by all kinds | 507 |
From<|fim_middle|> part of the growth of our dynamic team, and to work alongside so many talented colleagues! | my first day as a Leasing and Marketing Consultant, to today as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Aspen has provided me with the tools I've needed to excel and develop in my career. Joining team Aspen was an amazing decision that has rewarded me with a challenging and fulfilling career!
"From my first day as a Leasing and Marketing Consultant, to today as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Aspen has provided me with the tools I've needed to excel and develop in my career. Joining team Aspen was an amazing decision that has rewarded me with a challenging and fulfilling career!"
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, I work as a part of our recruiting team to seek out the brightest talent to join our growing team! I work closely with our national management team on our hiring efforts nationwide. It is exciting to bring each new team member on board and to be a part of their story as they develop a rewarding career with Aspen!
I first learned about Aspen Square Management from a family member who started her career with Aspen in 2015. After hearing about her amazing experiences with Aspen, I applied for a Leasing & Marketing position at a property in Westfield, MA, and was thrilled when Aspen brought me on board! I was privileged to train under a senior management team and found that I thrived in fostering relationships with our residents. As I began to take on more responsibilities at the property, Aspen identified a position within our Talent Acquisition team that would be a great fit for my personality and skillset. Within my first year working for Aspen, I was promoted into the role of Talent Acquisition Specialist, where I assist in recruiting and hiring for positions nationwide. It is exciting to be a | 337 |
Have a backup plan for emergencies, and a kit in case your business gets stranded.
If there is low visibility, pull over in a safe<|fim_middle|> to your surroundings and move more slowly, especially if you're using ladders or scaffolds.
If you wear safety goggles, spray them with an anti-fog spray to reduce low visibility. Also, you can wear a hat to safely keep the water out of your eyes.
See how to drive safely during rain. | area (if possible) and wait for the rain to ease up. Remember to keep your headlights and hazard lights on.
Wear the appropriate clothes. Deep-tread, waterproof and nonslip shoes, raincoats, non-slip gloves, bright/reflective clothes so they don't get run over.
Use electrical tools and equipment that is rated for outside use. You don't want any employees getting electrocuted. It's good if hand tools have non-slip handles, too, so you don't worry about the tools falling.
Make sure areas are properly lighted, and that goggles don't fog up. This will prevent accidents.
Do not try to cross flood waters. The speed and strength of such water are deceptive, and it can bowl people over when it is only 6 inches deep.
Remind your employees to slow down and take extra care. Damp, slippery surfaces make people accident-prone, and someone slipping and dropping tools reduces productivity more than everyone taking the time to do things right.
Keep an ear out for flood news. The National Weather Service issues 3 types of flood warnings that will broadcast on the radio and TV.
Pay attention | 235 |
At Southall we place the needs of our students at the heart of all we do.
We provide a curriculum which is both aspirational and challenging for our students who have a range of moderate and complex needs.
Our curriculum is designed to ensure students have opportunities to apply their knowledge and use skills in practical ways that will enhance their enjoyment and support vital life and work skills. The aim is to ensure successful and supported transition to young adulthood. Wrapped around our academic curriculum framework is a wide range of enrichment opportunities including; sporting activities, clubs, residentials and our very own Radio Station.
Our relationships with parents are fundamental to the successes of our students.
We work in genuine partnership; understanding the difficulties parents face with a child with additional needs and working with<|fim_middle|> - please enjoy looking through it. We are always happy to answer any questions or arrange a visit. | them to remove barriers to success and enjoyment. Staff are always happy to advise and support families and there are specialist areas within the school with expertise in specific needs.
We work with others to ensure our students' needs are met.
Close links have been established with therapy services, educational providers, businesses, performing arts groups, sports teams and others so that we can support each student in areas of difficulty and build on and encourage their talents and strengths.
The website gives much more information | 94 |
I never came across short ribs during my nine years in Australia, but since I've been back in New York, I've seen them constantly – maybe not as much as sliders, those mini burgers that have spread across NYC faster than swine flu – but they're up there.
So when I spotted the "Short ribs in Barolo" recipe in Mario Batali's Molto Italiano cookbook, I was kinda excited to give them a go – besides, I'm reading Heat and Bill Buford just went through these babies in detail in the last chapter. It being Father's Day on Sunday, I though it was a beaut of a recipe to cook up for Dad.
So I prepared a<|fim_middle|> and removed it, then chopped the veggies and sweated them in the pan with the pancetta cubes, added the tomato sauce and the wine (top-notch gamay instead of the overkill of Barolo), and slow-cooked it all for an hour and 45 minutes. The recipe didn't say whether or not to cover the pot, so I left off the cover, figuring all that the alcohol from the wine had to evaporate somehow.
And the result? Well I'd love to say that it was the best Father's Day meal ever, but what came out of the braise were fairly chewy short ribs: the meat was far from being fall-apart, and there was so much fat present, we had to perform surgery to get to the meat. I figured much of the fat on the short ribs would render during the long cooking time, but it just wouldn't go away. Someone call Jenny Craig.
So I'm asking any of you keen home chefs or culinary pros reading Gosstronomy: where did I go wrong? I followed the recipe verbatim, with the exception of the wine, which shouldn't matter too much, as long as it was a quality red (besides, in Heat, Buford says Babbo uses a cheap merlot anyway). What's the best call for getting fall-apart, beautiful, non-lardy short ribs? If not for the beautiful crusty bread from Wholefoods, the can't fail parmiggiano mash potatoes, sauteed spring asparagus, and a good bottle of Chianti, I would've been sunk.
One hunch may be the cooking method. I spotted a different version of the same dish from the Babbo cookbook, which puts the ribs in the oven for two hours instead of into the stovetop Dutch oven. Another difference is that the Babbo recipe also calls for ribs on the bone, and adds chicken stock for more liquid. That may make a different, but I'm curious if any Gosstronomy readers have tried similar long braises and have their own thoughts and advice.
So got erudite recommendations to share? Post it in the comments, let's fix this recipe by community and enter yourself into the Gosstronomy Cunlinary Hall of Fame. | home-cooked tomato sauce the day before, then bought a couple of pounds of quality, boneless short ribs from Whole Foods in Chelsea (love these guys – just about every other decent butcher in the city is closed on Sundays), and shlepped it all to my parent's house in Jersey where I would put it all together. Which was fun, considering I've got a crappy electric stove in Hoboken in a claustrophobic kitchen. The folks, in comparison, have a massive six-burner stove with a big granite island in the middle, double ovens and so much storage space I'm constantly exploring cabinets searching for simple things like graters and peelers.
The execution was straightforward enough: I browned the meat in a Dutch oven | 152 |
SCOTT COWEN
Alignment of Values Crucial to Athletic and Academic Success
by Lois Elfman | Diverse Issues in Higher Education
An important idea put forth at the Learfield Intercollegiate Athletics Forum (IAF) is that the overall well-being of a college or university and its student-athletes requires an alliance between the board of trustees, the president and the athletic director. Each December, various stakeholders in the world of intercollegiate athletics gather at the IAF to discuss pressing issues in college sports. Sessions range from one-on-one interviews with conference commissioners to a panel that includes student-athletes. On Wednesday afternoon, Glenn Wong, distinguished professor of practice (sports law) at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, moderated the session "From the Office of the President: Upholding the Integrity and Ideals of Intercollegiate Athletics" featuring Dr. Renu Khator, chancellor of the University of Houston System and president of the University of Houston, and Dr. Scott Cowen, president emeritus of Tulane University. They discussed their experiences and thoughts on the current state of college sports.
Scott Cowen speaks on panel at 2018 Learfield Intercollegiate Athletics Forum
From the Office of the President: Upholding the Integrity and Ideals of Intercollegiate Athletics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIzF0VXemdQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pNMIJUh-WE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YlzsNQXykc
Leadership intelligence: storm-tested universities offer lessons
by Paul Basken | Times Higher Education
Leaders of US institutions that survived massive hurricane<|fim_middle|> I went there to write about how the 171-year-old institution with an $810 million endowment would rebuild.
Lessons in recovery: One man and his fight to save New Orleans
by John Pope | NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
The Times-Picayune is marking the tricentennial of New Orleans with its ongoing 300 for 300 project, running through 2018 and highlighting 300 people who have made New Orleans New Orleans, featuring original artwork commissioned by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune with Where Y'Art gallery. Today: former Tulane University President Scott Cowen.
Scott Cowen's 'Winnebagos on Wednesdays' shares hard-won leadership lessons
by Missy Wilkinson | The New Orleans Advocate
In "Winnebagos on Wednesdays: How Visionary Leadership Can Transform Higher Education," (Princeton University Press), Scott Cowen acknowledges that in many ways, he fits the mold of the typical university president. He's a white male baby boomer with a Ph.D. — like the vast majority of university presidents, according to a 2016 study by the American Council on Education. But Cowen also points out his major points of difference — differences that may have engendered his innovative approach to leadership.
Scott Cowen on Winnebagos on Wednesdays
by Princeton University Press Blog
In Winnebagos on Wednesdays: How Visionary Leadership Can Transform Higher Education, Scott Cowen, president emeritus of Tulane University, acknowledges the crisis in higher education but also presents reasons for optimism as courageous leaders find innovative strategies to solve the thorny problems they face. Telling stories of failure and triumph drawn from institutions all across the nation, Cowen takes the reader on a fascinating trip through varied terrain. Recently, Cowen answered some questions about his book and what he sees as a burgeoning opportunity to reshape higher education for the future.
The man who helped rebuild New Orleans after Katrina gives FEMA high marks on Harvey in Houston
by Matthew Belvedere | CNBC
The Federal Emergency Management Agency — roundly criticized for its response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 — has been "much more effective" in dealing with the tragedy unfolding from Hurricane Harvey in the Houston area, said Scott Cowen, the former president of Tulane University who had helped lead rebuilding efforts in New Orleans. "The level of preparedness is better than it's ever been before," he told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Wednesday. Cowen should know, because Katrina in 2005 flooded 70 percent of Tulane, which forced the university to close for a whole semester. The school suffered more than $650 million in damages.
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Mastering mission creep in higher ed: How to avoid losing sight of institutional strengths and values
by Tim Goral | University Business
There are times when we could all use a fresh start. Scott Cowen was given that opportunity in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, as the then-president of Tulane University in New Orleans. The tragedy led to an institutional soul-searching that would result in a "rebirth" of the university with a new focus on its core mission and strengths. Using that experience as the launching point, Cowen's book, Winnebagos on Wednesday: How Visionary Leadership Can Transform Higher Education (Princeton University Press, 2018), profiles college and university leaders from around the country who have faced their own transformative moments. In chapters that focus on athletics, medical schools, diversity, innovation and leadership, Cowen shows how today's university is evolving, and with it, the talents and character of the people in charge.
Scott Cowen Speaks Out
by Dawn Ruth Wilson | New Orleans Magazine
Scott Cowen turned over Tulane University's presidency to another four years ago, but he never gave up pondering problems facing leaders of higher education. He launched a second book recently entitled "Winnebagos on Wednesdays: How Visionary Leadership Can Transform Higher Education," and he also writes articles about education leadership for a variety of publications.
Scott Cowen led Tulane through the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Now he has ideas on how to fix higher education.
by Jeffrey J. Selingo | The Washington Post
I first met Scott Cowen in Houston a few days after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, flooding much of the city. Cowen was president of Tulane University, which had just canceled the fall semester for its 12,000 students. The senior leadership of the New Orleans university was operating from a hotel suite some 350 miles from home, and | 413 |
Ray Charles born 23 September 1930
Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), known professionally as Ray Charles, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and composer. Among friends and fellow musicians he preferred being called "Brother Ray." He was often referred to as "The Genius." Charles was blind from the age of seven.
Ray Charles Robinson was born on September 23, 1930, in Albany, Georgia. His father, a mechanic, and his mother, a sharecropper, moved the family to Greenville, Florida when he was an infant. One of the most traumatic events of his childhood was witnessing the drowning death of his younger brother.
Soon after his brother's death, Charles gradually began to lose his sight. He was blind by the age of 7, and his mother sent him to a state-sponsored school, the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in St. Augustine, Florida—where he learned to read, write and arrange music in Braille. He also learned to play piano, organ, sax, clarinet and trumpet. The breadth of his musical interests ranged widely, from gospel to country, to blues.
Charles's mother died when he was 15, and for a year he toured on the "Chitlin' Circuit" in the South. While on the road, he picked up a love for heroin.
At the of age 16, Charles moved to Seattle. There, he met a young Quincy Jones, a friend and collaborator he would keep for the rest of his life. Charles performed with the McSon Trio in 1940s. His early playing style closely resembled the work of his two major influences—Charles Brown and Nat King Cole. Charles later developed his distinctive sound.
In 1949, he released his first single, "Confession Blues," with the Maxin Trio. The song did well on the R&B charts. More success on the R&B charts followed with "Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand" and "Kissa Me Baby." By 1953, Charles landed a deal with Atlantic Records. He celebrated his first R&B hit single with the label, "Mess Around."
A year later, Charles's now classic song, "I Got a Woman," reached No. 1 on the R&B charts. The song reflected an advance in his musical style. He was no longer a Nat King Cole imitator. His fusion of gospel and R&B helped to create a new musical genre known as soul. By the late 1950s, Charles began entertaining the world of jazz, cutting records with members of the Modern Jazz Quartet.
Fellow musicians began to call Charles "The Genius," an appropriate title for the ramblin' musician, who never worked in just one style, but blended and beautified all that he touched (he also earned the nickname "Father of Soul"). Charles's biggest success was perhaps his ability to cross over into pop music too, reaching No. 6 on the pop chart and No. 1 on the R&B chart with his hit "What'd I Say."
The year 1960 brought Charles his first Grammy Award for "Georgia on My Mind," followed by another Grammy for the single "Hit the Road, Jack." For his day, he maintained a rare level of creative control over his own music. Charles broke down the boundaries of music genres in 1962 with Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music. On this album, he gave his own soulful interpretations of many country classics. While thriving creatively, Charles struggled in his personal life. He continued to battle with heroin addiction. In 1965, Charles was arrested for possession.
Charles avoided jail after his arrest for possession by finally kicking the habit at a clinic in Los Angeles. His releases in the 1960s and '70s were hit-or-miss, but he remained one of music's most respected stars. Charles won a Grammy Award for his rendition of Stevie Wonder's "Living for the City." Three years later, he released his autobiography Brother Ray.
In 1980, Charles appeared in the comedy The Blues Brothers with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. The music icon received a special honour a few years later as one of the first people inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Charles returned to the spotlight in the early 1990s with several high-profile appearances. He also recorded commercials for Pepsi-Cola, singing "You Got the Right One, Baby!" as his catchphrase, and performed "We Are the World" for the organization USA for Africa alongside<|fim_middle|>ee River Rock 2:19
16. Charles, Ray - Night time is the right time 3:23
17. Charles, Ray - It Should've Been Me 2:43
18. Charles, Ray - Come Back Baby 3:06
19. Charles, Ray - A Fool For You 3:01
20. Charles, Ray - Yes indeed! 2:14
A big thank you to Ludovico @ Entre Musica blog for original link.
Pudge said...
One of my all time favorites. Thank you Bob.
Frankie Lymon born 30 September 1942
Johnny "Country" Mathis born 28 September 1930
Vincent Youmans born 27 September 1896
Lynn Anderson born 26 September 1947
Tarheel Slim born 24 September 1923
Chico Hamilton born 20 September 1921
Pia Beck born 18 September 1925
William McKinney born 17 September 1895
Glen Mason born 16 September 1930
Don Walser born 14 September 1934
Mel Torme born 13 September 1925
Shep Fields born 12 September 1910
Bobby Wayne born 10 September 1936
Duffy Power born 9 September 1941
Arthur Ferrante born 7 September 1921
Zeke Clements born 6 September 1911
John Stewart born 5 September 1939
Freddie King born 3 September 1934 | the likes of Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Cyndi Lauper, Bruce Springsteen and Smokey Robinson.
In 2003, Charles had to cancel his tour for the first time in 53 years. He underwent hip replacement surgery. While that operation was successful, Charles soon learned he was suffering from liver disease. He died on June 10, 2004, at his home in Beverly Hills, California. During his lifetime, Charles recorded more than 60 albums and performed more than 10,000 concerts.
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For "RAY CHARLES - THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION"! go here:
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1. Charles, Ray - Let the Good Times Roll 2:52
2. Charles, Ray - Jumpin' in the Morning 2:43
3. Charles, Ray - Hit the Road Jack 1:57
4. Charles, Ray - Sinner's prayer 2:35
5. Charles, Ray - C.C. Rider 2:34
6. Charles, Ray - Georgia on my Mind 3:35
7. Charles, Ray - Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying 3:44
8. Charles, Ray - Rollin' with my baby 3:22
9. Charles, Ray - Get On The Right Track Baby 2:18
10. Charles, Ray - Don't You Know 2:48
11. Charles, Ray - Talkin' 'Bout You 2:50
12. Charles, Ray - Heartbreaker 2:45
13. Charles, Ray - I'm movin' on 2:11
14. Charles, Ray - Baby won't you please come home 2:54
15. Charles, Ray - I wonder who's kissing her now 2:19
16. Charles, Ray - I'll Do Anything But Work 2:26
17. Charles, Ray - The Sun's Gonna Shine Again 2:37
18. Charles, Ray - What'd I Say [Parts 1 & 2] 6:28
19. Charles, Ray - The Midnight Hour 2:59
20. Charles, Ray - Ain't That Love 2:50
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1. Charles, Ray - One Mint Julep 3:08
2. Charles, Ray - Drown In My Own Tears 3:20
3. Charles, Ray - Kissa me baby 3:05
4. Charles, Ray - Mess Around 2:40
5. Charles, Ray - This little girl of mine 2:31
6. Charles, Ray - Mississippi Mud 3:22
7. Charles, Ray - Hallelujah I love her so 2:34
8. Charles, Ray - Greenbacks 2:51
9. Charles, Ray - Mary Ann 2:46
10. Charles, Ray - Lonely avenue 2:34
11. Charles, Ray - What would I do without you 2:36
12. Charles, Ray - Black Jack 2:19
13. Charles, Ray - I got a woman 2:50
14. Charles, Ray - You Are My Sunshine 2:59
15. Charles, Ray - Swan | 799 |
For his fourth exhibition with the gallery, Günter Umberg will install a constellation of individual paintings inside the confines of the largest wall in the exhibition space. Entitled PLAN No.7, this part of the show represents a continuum of his previous Territorium installations, one of which could be seen in his exhibition with Galleri Riis in 2011. In PLAN No. 7, the densely layered monochrome pigment paintings are positioned on and around constructed wooden panels, creating a powerful gravitational field in the space.
Carefully<|fim_middle|>In the course of a long career, Umberg´s far-reaching approach to painting has surfaced in projects as artist-curator, such as in the Museum Ludwig in Cologne (2000), and the Museum für Moderne Kunst Frankfurt am Main in Frankfurt (2005). The exhibition Bilderhaus Schattenraum in Haus Konstruktiv in Zurich (2006) was a spectacular synthesis of his painterly, theoretical, installation and curatorial interests. Günter Umberg lives and works in Cologne, and Corberon in Burgundy. | placed in the adjoining room are seven recent paintings in varying shades of blue and gray. Umberg considers the installation of the exhibition to be a part of the artistic process, and consequently always installs his paintings himself. He does not conceive of the exhibition space as a neutral container, but works actively with the gallery's architecture and thus considers all aspects and possibilities for the presentation.
For more than forty years, Günter Umberg (b.1942 in Bonn) has been making monochrome paintings with a focus on defining color – its properties and significance – and on the translation of color into picture. The intensity of Umberg's paintings is the result of a repeated application of pigments and binders, transforming the technical process into a spiritual one, which results in vibrant and spatially present works. In most of his later productions, the MDF supports are protruding from the wall with slanted edges, allowing the picture planes that have been woven with pigments, to be projected into the space of the galley and the realm of the viewer.
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Cancer-VTE Trial Falls Short
High dropout rate undermines rivaroxaban prophylaxis trial
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SAN DIEGO -- A closely watched trial of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention with an oral anticoagulant in cancer patients fell short of a clear win, but not because the drug didn't work, according to a report here.
The placebo-controlled CASSINI trial of rivaroxaban (Xarelto) in the outpatient setting failed to significantly reduce 180-day VTE rates, the study's primary endpoint. However, 44% of patients assigned to oral rivaroxaban stopped taking the drug before the 180-day cutoff, as did more than half of the patients in the placebo arm. An analysis of VTE incidence during actual on-treatment time did produce a statistically significant 60% reduction in VTE with rivaroxaban vs placebo, as reported at the American Society of Hematology meeting.
"It's not unexpected, because we know that if patients don't take the drug, obviously it's not going to prevent a clot," said Alok Khorana, MD, of the Cleveland Clinic.
On average, patients were on treatment for about 4.5 months of the 6-month primary outcome period.
"If you just look at the results out to month 4, you see a much greater suppression of VTE, but then the risk goes up again," he added.
'A Pretty Big Deal'
Despite missing the primary endpoint, the CASSINI trial is still "a pretty big deal," said Mark Crowther, MD, of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
Most patients with cancer receive injectable low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) for VTE prevention, but an oral treatment would be preferable. "You're really avoiding the complexity but also an event that is very unpalatable to patients undergoing cancer therapy, Crowther said. "It represents a major advance."
"VTE is very common in patients undergoing treatment for cancer, and in an ideal world, would be completely or largely preventable," Crowther explained. "We've never had good quality evidence that any intervention that is easy to use, relatively inexpensive compared to the cost of cancer therapy, and tolerable to patients can actually reduce the risk of VTE."
Two large randomized trials of cancer outpatients showed that thromboprophylaxis with LMWH reduced the rate of VTE. However, both trials had low event rates, leading to relatively high number-needed-to-treat (NNT) values of 53 and 46 to prevent one VTE episode. Use of a validated scoring system to risk-stratify patients could help target prophylaxis to patients who are most likely to benefit from the treatment, a strategy that has been evaluated in several studies, Khorana said.
In the CASSINI trial, investigators from the U.S., Canada, and Germany evaluated rivaroxaban prophylaxis in 841 ambulatory adult patients initiating systemic therapy for various types of cancer. Eligible had no evidence of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) at enrollment screening but had an increased risk of VTE, defined as a Khorana score ≥2. Patients were randomized to rivaroxaban or placebo, and treatment continued for a maximum of 180 days, followed by an additional 30-day follow-up. Patients had lower-extremity ultrasound assessments for DVT every 8 weeks.
The trial had a composite primary endpoint consisting of symptomatic or asymptomatic proximal DVT, symptomatic upper- or lower-extremity distal DVT, symptomatic or incidental pulmonary embolism, and VTE-related death. The primary safety endpoint was major bleeding episodes, as defined by International Society on Th<|fim_middle|>01 for one major bleeding event, the primary safety endpoint. The NNH for clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding was 135.
"On balance, it looks like there would be a benefit for patients from this primary prevention approach," said Khorana.
A Khorana score ≥2 did identify a group of patients with an increased risk of thrombosis. Considering patients who were disqualified at baseline because of an existing clot, on-study VTE, secondary VTE-related endpoints, and arterial clots, the total thrombosis rate reached 17% in the placebo group.
"Because patients with VTE at baseline accounted for about a third of the total VTE events, baseline screening of cancer outpatients might be worth considering," Khorana concluded. A phase III trial evaluating a risk-adjusted strategy for VTE prevention is ongoing.
The study was supported by Janssen and Bayer.
Khorana disclosed relationships with Parexel, Sanofi, Pfizer, Janssen, TriSalus, Halozye, AngioDynamics, LEO Pharma, Medscape/WebMD, Pharmacyclics, PharmaCyte, and Bayer.
American Society of Hematology
Source Reference: Khorana A et al "Rivaroxaban thromboprophylaxis in high-risk ambulatory cancer patients receiving systemic therapy: Results of a randomized clinical trial (CASSINI)" ASH 2018; Abstract LBA-1. | rombosis and Haemostasis criteria. A blinded independent review committee adjudicated all endpoints.
Trial Results
The primary data analysis was the intent-to-treat (ITT) population followed for up to 180 days. A supplemental analysis focused on VTE in patients on treatment.
The ITT analysis showed VTE rates of 8.79% in the placebo group and 5.95% in the rivaroxaban group. The difference represented a 34% risk reduction in favor of rivaroxaban, but fell short of statistical significance (RR 0.66, 95% CI 0.40-1.09, P=0.101).
Khorana said that almost 40% of all VTEs occurred in patients who stopped taking their assigned therapy. The supplemental analysis of patients on treatment showed the VTE rate was more than twice as high in the placebo group, 6.41% vs 2.62%, a difference that did achieve statistical significance (95% CI 0.20-0.80, P=0.007).
Analysis of a secondary outcome comprising the composite efficacy endpoint plus all-cause mortality showed a significant advantage in favor of rivaroxaban (23.1% vs 29.5%, P=0.03). The safety analysis showed no significant difference in the frequency of major bleeding (0.99% with placebo, 1.98% with rivaroxaban, P=0.265) or clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding (1.98% vs 2.72%, P=0.532).
A calculation of NNT and number needed to harm (NNH), a reflection of the risks and benefits of rivaroxaban prophylaxis, yielded an NNT of 35 for the 180-day primary efficacy analysis. The NNT declined to 26 during the period patients remained on treatment. After combining the primary efficacy endpoint, the NNT declined to 20 in treated patients.
The NNH for patients who remained on treatment was 1 | 452 |
Municipality Fin.
Municipality Finance issues a EUR 50 million tap under its MTN programme
Municipality Finance Plc
14 January 2021 at 9:00 (EET)
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This communication does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or under the applicable securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except pursuant to an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. | On 15 January 2021 Municipality Finance Plc issues a new tranche in an amount of EUR 50 million to an existing series of notes originally issued on 12 January 2017. With the new tranche, the aggregate notional amount of the notes is EUR 1.5 billion. The maturity date of the notes is 26 November 2026. The notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 0.625% per annum.
The notes are issued under MuniFin's 40 billion programme for the issuance of debt instruments. The offering circular and the supplemental offering circular are available in English on the company's website at https://www.munifin.fi/investor-relations/.
MuniFin has applied for the new tranche to be admitted to trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki and on the Regulated Market of London Stock Exchange. The public trading is expected to commence on 15 January 2021. The existing notes in the series are admitted to trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki and on the London Stock Exchange.
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With around 300 companies and research institutions and 15,500 employees, Saxony is a dynamic life science region in Germany. Above all, the areas of medical technology, biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry determine the structure of the sector, which generates around 1.9 billion euros annually. In addition, there are about 450 other actors with 40,500 employees working as suppliers or service providers for the life science sector in Saxony. This includes actors from the metal processing industry, plastics technology, electrics/electronics, the software sector or measurement and sensor technology, who generate part of their turnover in the life sciences sector.
In 2000, the Saxon state government launched a "Biotechnology Offensive" to promote innovations and company settlements in this field. To date, with the help of EU funding the Free State of Saxony has invested almost one billion euros in Saxony's biotech industry and research landscape. By 2006, for example, around 200 million euros in start-up funding had been invested in the biotech incubators "Biocity Leipzig" and the Bioinnovation Center (BioZ) in Dresden, as well as in the establishment of new professorships and junior research groups in both cities. The Free State made available another 470 million euros for funding in research infrastructures and 280 million for biotech research projects.
Saxony builds on long-standing traditions in the life science sector. For example, Dresden has been a successful pharmaceutical location for over 120 years with the urology specialists Apogepha and Arevipharma. There are also many international companies, such as GENEWIZ Germany GmbH, a leading genomics service provider with European headquarters in Leipzig, B. Braun Avitum Saxonia GmbH, which has its most modern production facility in Europe here as well as its research and development center for dialyzers, or the GlaxoSmithKline Group, which manufactures flu vaccines for the world market in Dresden with more than 700 employees.
The Life Science Atlas Saxony lists 32 dedicated biotech companies in the state. These include, for example, Lipotype GmbH, a spin-off company from the laboratories of the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden. Based on many years of research experience, Lipotype offers comprehensive, quantitative lipid analysis services for clinical and biological samples on a high-throughput scale. The Dresden-based biotechnology company Biotype GmbH has successfully positioned itself as a reliable provider of state-of-the-art solutions for molecular diagnostics in Europe. Biotype develops, manufactures, and distributes molecular in vitro diagnostic kits for the detection and quantification of DNA- and RNA-based biomarkers. Sysmex Partec GmbH in Görlitz is a globally active diagnostics company specializing in the development and production of highly sensitive flow cytometry solutions in various application areas. The Zellkraftwerk in Leipzig is applying the principles of the 4th industrial revolution to provide products and services for automated analysis of fluorescent biomarkers on living or long-term biobanked cells and tissues. AvenCell Therapeutics, founded in the U.S. in 2021, is focusing on allogeneic cell therapies of the future, which are being researched in Dresden. The corporate merger of the Saxon Gemoab company with Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna's gene shearing specialist Intellia has been made possible with the participation of U.S. investor Blackstone.
Saxony's lighthouses in the life science start-up scene include, for example, the fast-growing biotechnology company c-LEcta. The company is headquartered in Leipzig and develops, among other things, enzymes and microorganisms that are used for applications in the pharmaceutical industry. denovoMATRIX develops and produces biomimetic coatings for the cultivation of human stem cells. Following the company's vision of "enabling human biology in vitro", it develops solutions for life science research and cell therapies of the future. DyNAbind offers innovative products and services for drug discovery based on the use of the patented Dynamic DNA-encoded Libraries technology. This allows DyNAbind to simultaneously test hundreds of millions of compounds on a target protein.
With more than 30 university and non-university institutions in various fields of modern biotechnology, Saxony also has one of the densest biotech research landscapes in Germany. In addition to the universities and university hospitals in Leipzig and Dresden, these include, for example, the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology (IZI) in Leipzig, which investigates and develops special problem solutions at the interfaces of medicine, life sciences and engineering. The DBFZ Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH in Leipzig deals with all questions on how the limited biomass resources available can contribute sustainably and with maximum efficiency to the existing as well as to a future energy system. The German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig is a hub of national and international biodiversity research. In addition to answering core questions in biodiversity research, it aims to educate about the biodiversity crisis, as well as to stimulate changes in political and social action. The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research GmbH - UFZ in Leipzig combines biodiversity and land use research. At the UFZ, concepts and methods are developed to help secure the natural foundations of life for future generations. The Institute of<|fim_middle|> Biotechnologische Studenteninitiative e.V., a non-profit, independent, and politically neutral student initiative, acts as an interface between students and doctoral candidates, universities and research institutes as well as companies in the life sciences. As part of the "Meet the companies" lecture series, the Leipzig office gives local biotech companies, for example, the opportunity to introduce and present themselves specifically to potential employees.
Founders in Saxony receive support from the Saxony Economic Development Corporation. This ranges from start-up financing and microloans to coaching and consulting services, innovation bonuses and help with market development. The Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen mbH supports the financing of commercial start-ups from all sectors with equity investments.
Also Saxony's universities offer various start-up initiatives. These include:
SAXEED, a start-up initiative at the four universities in southwest Saxony in Chemnitz, Freiberg, Mittweida and Zwickau;
The Self-Management Initiative Leipzig (SMILE), a cooperative project of the University of Leipzig with the HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ) and the German Biomass Research Center (DBFZ).
dresden|exists, the first point of contact when it comes to putting business ideas from Dresden science into practice. Experienced consultants provide support in founding one's own start-up, in questions of technology transfer or in company succession. The focus is particularly on start-up projects based on research results.
The Founders' Academy of the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences supports students, employees and graduates interested in founding a company on their way from the founding idea to a successful start-up.
The incubators BioCity Campus in Leipzig and the Biotechnological Center of the Technical University of Dresden are particularly exciting for founders from the life sciences sector. In close proximity to research institutes and university hospitals, numerous start-ups have settled in Germany's most modern centers for biotechnology and biomedicine. Here, they work on individual laboratory and office spaces with short distances to renowned research institutions to bring their start-up spirit and entrepreneurship to economic prosperity. BIO CITY LEIPZIG is the core of the BioCity Campus. Since 2003, companies have been doing research here on a total of 20,000 square meters of space together with six biotechnology-oriented professorships and non-university institutions. The buildings host modern, individually equipped laboratory and office space. The BioCube Leipzig is located in the immediate vicinity. In addition to laboratory space in S1 and S2 standard, there is additional office, production and storage space here.
In 2025, the red biotechnology will have a new hotspot in Leipzig. Then another biotechnology campus will open its doors to young companies on the "Alte Messe" site. A life science hub with offices, laboratory areas, workshop space, conference rooms and common areas for networking is to be created on more than four floors. The first construction phase with around 10,425 m² of rental space has already been fully leased to the fast-growing biotechnology company c-LEcta. Several innovative research institutions and companies such as the Fraunhofer IZI, the Max Planck Institute, Bio-City and the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) have settled at the "Alte Messe" site in recent years. | Biology at the University of Leipzig focuses on the physiology of algae. This results, for example, in applications in water quality monitoring, in algae biotechnology to produce valuable materials as well as energy.
The Biotechnological Center Biotec TUD in Dresden is a unique interdisciplinary research center focusing on research and teaching in the field of molecular bioengineering. It combines state-of-the-art research approaches in molecular and cell biology with the engineering sciences, which are traditionally strong in Dresden. Furthermore, the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD) can be found in Dresden, as well as the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, the Center for Systems Biology, and the Helmholtz Center Dresden-Rossendorf. University and Fraunhofer spin-offs develop here, for example, biochips, organic electronic implants, digitally enhanced wound plasters, but also personalized gene, cell, and immune therapies.
Since 2009, the pan-Saxon association biosaxony e.V. has represented the biotechnology/ life sciences sector. Members include companies, scientific institutions, and stakeholders of the industry in Saxony. The goals of the cluster include the initiation of projects between companies and scientists, the provision of services, know-how as well as the use of synergies for the further development of the industry and the presentation of regional competences. The development of new ideas, the expansion of a sustainable technology transfer, for example within the framework of the annual partnering conference bionection, are further focal points of the cluster's work. Offices in Leipzig and Dresden strengthen the work on site.
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The Old Fort Quarter festival came back with a bang on Friday night as a march of the Redcoats re-enactment and firing of the volleys launched the history and heritage weekend.
Keith Walsh from Breakfast Republic on 2fm was MC on the night and warmed the crowd up for a rocking night of music.
The music on Main Street, Portlaoise brought vibrance and energy to the town as crowds danced late into the night.
The Big Spoon opened the show for Chasing Abbey and Pogueology, three bands who brought different styles of music to the fore.
Family events such as face painting, art workshops, drumming circles and more get underway from 12 noon on Saturday with something for all the family in store.
An artisan food market will be running from 12-6pm on Saturday and Sunday so go along<|fim_middle|> local acts on the main stage for everyone to enjoy throughout the weekend.
The Valves, James O'Connor & The Friendly Strangers and Transmitter take to the stage on Saturday night. All of the gigs are free to attend.
Check out this live stream of Chasing Abbey.
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Read more about the festival line up here. | on empty stomachs to enjoy the fantastic food on offer.
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Three years ago, the Indian government launched Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao - an initiative to ensure the survival and empowerment of the girl child. However, long before this was introduced, women found ways to help each other and support their families, despite a lack of education; there are at least two such generations of women in the country.
A major catalyst for making these women independent has been<|fim_middle|> that the State Savings Group (Self Help Group) movement had been successful, he added that women in saving groups should take initiatives to setting up the industry and become successful entrepreneurs.
co-operative system, with 81 branches and 27 divisions pan-India. A remarkable entrepreneurial initiative started by seven Gujarati women staying in Mumbai, it has worked on the motto to not take donations from anyone, even if there was a loss. This legendary success story preceded the sprouting of many Mahila Gats. Today there are many non-profit organisations that have adopted Mahila Gats, providing them employment, opportunities and guidance.
The minimum requirement to form an SHG officially is 10 women. The major hurdle the women face is the process of registration with the government, as not only is the process long and tedious but also their lack of education creates problems.
This is where many not-for-profit organisations like Swayamsiddha Foundation work like mentors for these women, guiding them with basics such as opening bank accounts to induction and enhancement of skills and on-the-job training. Other organisations that offer life-changing opportunities for women are Anganwadis—rural mother and child centres—a concept introduced by the Indian government in 1985. Such centres are often part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) wing of conglomerates.
One well-known organisation is Swayamsiddha Foundation in Mumbai. A not-for-profit organisation, started by a few professionals, it has two major activities—Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Women Empowerment through Self Employment.
"We help women who come to us looking for support to start their own ventures and also a group of women who are willing to work for our ventures. They manage to earn decent money. Some of them are doing phenomenally well. One such Mahila Gat has a contract to run an MMRDA Canteen and the amount is in crores," shared Vijay Joshi, Honorary Secretary, Swayamsiddha Foundation.
"We have many such success stories, where the woman became self-reliant," says Joshi. "One lady from Diva suddenly found that there was no income at home as her husband was diagnosed with a renal disorder. She joined us and we trained her with making of aggarbattis and phenyl. Today, her son is a computer engineer, solely on her income. But not everyone comes because of low income, some want to do something of their own and need support and guidance too." Generally these women earn around `2,000-3,000 a month from one organisation and they are allowed to be affiliated with multiple organisations.
Opportunities across the spectrum are in abundance, ranging from basic utilities to higher-end services and products. The recent plastic ban has increased the demand for bio-degradable and eco-friendly products, giving a huge boost to organisations like The Granny Way in Mumbai and Visfortec in Bengaluru. More importantly, Mahila Gats have proven successful in not just employment generation for women but also making them believe in their abilities. | the concept of Self Help Groups (SHGs), or what is known as Mahila Bachat Gats. A program prevalent in South East Asia and formalised in Bangladesh by their Nobel laureate economist Muhammad Yunus, India too soon adopted this. It has been running effectively for years together across India, and Maharashtra is one of the leading states to have implemented it. However, while there are many bachat gats in Maharashtra, many are not registered with the government and fall apart due to lack of guidance and petty disputes.
At a conference held last month organised by World Trade Centre, Subhash Desai, Cabinet Minister of Industries, Maharashtra State Government, stated that Maharashtra is the first state in India to have a dedicated industrial policy for women. The minister spoke of how the government is planning to enhance the share of women-owned enterprises to 20%, up from 9%, in five years; he also said that the government was open to developing industrial clusters dedicated to women entrepreneurs.
"Women have moved on from being known for 3 Ps—Pickle, Papad and Powder earlier to the 3 Ps of Production, Progress and Prosperity, and have scaled heights in the electronics, garments, jewellery and engineering sectors," he said. Pointing out | 253 |
Living the Thrifty Life: Stay Cool During Your Plumbing Crisis!
Stay Cool During Your Plumbing Crisis!
You're going to have to cope with a lot of disasters in and around the family home, and water issues are one. If you have dodgy plumbing or your pipes burst, you need to make sure you deal with it. The first thing you have to do is to try to stay calm. And these are some of the essentials you'll need to sort out to help with that.
If you start to experience plumbing problems, such as a burst pipe, the first thing you need to do is isolate the problem. Do as much as you can to isolate and contain the water to that area or that room. If you can do this, you will limit the damage that the water does to your home. And it will make it much easier to clean up after the fact as well. This might not be simple to do, but you should try to give it a go anyway.
When you have a plumbing crisis, this is likely to mean a lot of water escaping. And, as such, your possessions are in immediate danger. Water can cause chaos within a home, and can ruin so many things. So, you need to make sure you do what you can to protect your possessions. This means you need to visit http://www.todayshomeowner.com and come up with a strategy to protect yuor stuff. Have a plan in mind that you can use as soon as anything untoward happens.
Once you've done those things you need to focus on battling the problem. And the way you do this is by making sure you get on the phone or online<|fim_middle|>. This can lead to more serious problems as well as extra costs. Do what you can to make sure you avoid fiddling, and leave the serious problems for the experts.
Many of us experience plumbing problem on a semi-regular basis. And that means we need to have an action plan in place to deal with them. There are a lot of things you need to think about when it comes to dealing with this sort of thing. And you need to make sure you have a clear and level head to help you deal with the problem. | right away. Visit www.beavertonplumbers.net and see what you can do about getting a plumber out. It's essential to make sure you get someone with experience to come and sort out the problems for you. This is the best way of ensuring the problem is dealt with thoroughly and immediately. Then you won't have to worry about it anymore.
The worst thing you can do in this sort of situation is panic. If you panic, you are more likely to make bad decisions or make mistakes. You have to keep a clear and level head and know exactly what you're doing. By panicking you exacerbate the situation and there are likely to be more problems. The best thing to do is to try to write out a list beforehand of all the things you need to do when faced with a plumbing crisis. Then you'll know you can just follow the list, and this will make you calmer.
It's going to be tricky, but you need to remember not to fiddle with anything. The temptation will be to try to shut off the water or deal with any leaks that might be happening. But, the best thing you can do is just to leave the problem and wait for professional support. Anything you do might just end up making the situation worse | 255 |
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First off I was a young boy<|fim_middle|>. Finally, several years later, the witness told his father, at which time his father admonished him for not having spoken up sooner about the incident. Apparently, the witness's father had some sort of strange encounter years before in West Virginia. | when this happened so please forgive some memory errors. I was riding my bike in the woods and going home on a trail, I could "feel" something watching or "following" me. I raced out of the woods to a better trail I could hear in the bush as something was keeping pace with me. The bush was being thrashed about as if it were chasing me or just following me. I cleared the woods and turned to look and I could see something that had reddish-brown hair all over it. It stood very tall well over 8 feet. It had "blackened skin" along the facial areas that I could see. This incident has haunted my childhood and adulthood dreams. The area in which I had seen this "creature" is now cleared and a subdivision is built upon it. Most of it is still very wooded. As a young boy I hunted these woods often and would smell a horrid stench and often attributed it to a decaying animal, but after the chase I quickly remembered the smell as it filled the air. I was now looking at as this thing stood there. I remember my father telling my about Bigfoot and that he and some friends had seen something he could not identify as a boy in West Virginia.
There was no forest noises, ie birds or wild game running around. That is what made me feel uncomfortable and why I began to leave most quickly.
2:00 pm - Mid afternoon, very clear sky and unlimited visibility. The weather was about the 90 degree mark and it hadn't rained for some time that I recall. The environment is like almost any other in the area very wooded with different types of tree and brush very heavily populated with small game and deer at the time. A large creek bed or gully was also very near and access to the Old River was very near as well.
This investigation was conducted as a result of an incident that allegedly occurred in Liberty County, Texas, in 1983.
East Texas is not short on stories about the "swamp man," "mossyback," "wild man," "swamp ape," "wooley booger," or bigfoot. Anecdotes about inhuman screams in the night or strange encounters with large, upright, hairy ape-like creatures are very much a part of the culture here. That being said, many who have heard the stories would simply dismiss them as rural legend. When I spoke to the witness who submitted this report, he was very quick to point out that what he encountered was certainly no fictional, rural legend. Up until that summer day of August 1983, the witness had not given much thought to tales of a "swamp man" that was said to roam the local woods and river bottoms. However, for the better part of six months following his encounter, the witness refused to set foot in the woods. Even now, he is still bothered by what he saw.
As the witness (now 32 years old) rode his bicycle on a trail through the woods, he could hear the sounds of something just inside the trees as it seemingly following him. When the witness finally turned to look over his shoulder as he attempted to quickly flee the area, he saw what he described as a "reddish-brown or rusty beast." The witness said he can still recall the face of the animal having very little or no hair, and its facial skin was dark or black. The witness said the subject was huge and when he saw it, it was standing there just outside the trees watching him ride away on his bicycle. The witness did not hear any type of vocalization. The hair appeared "shaggy." Overall, the witness thought that his encounter lasted perhaps one half minute.
For a long time afterward, the witness told no one of his encounter for fear of ridicule | 777 |
Alexander and Charles Craig
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By Morag T Fyfe
The local Glasgow newspapers are a fruitful source for interesting deaths which sometime result in burial in the Necropolis and the Glasgow Herald of 25 December 1857 provided the following interesting details.
Melancholy Affair – Suposed Suffocation.-Yesterday morning about half-past seven o'clock, James Hume, master of the schooner Catherine Campbell, of Belfast, presently lying at the South Quay [opposite the General Terminus Railway Depot], called his men to rise, from their berths in the forecastle and commence work. One<|fim_middle|> the Necropolis. Alexander, son of Hugh Craig, farmer, was 20 and Charles, son of Alexander Craig, farmer was 18. In each case the cause of death given in the burial register was 'supposed to be suffocated or poisoned'. Although it is reported that post mortems were carried out nothing further is reported in the newspapers so it looks as though the suggestion of poisoning was ruled out.
Catherine Campbell was a wooden sailing smack built by Scott & Son of Greenock for John Campbell of Glasgow in 1842. In 1852 she was sold to Wm Higgins and James Morrison of Grangemouth and in 1857 she was sold again to an unknown buyer in Belfast. She ran aground and was wrecked on 17th February 1874 near Amble on the East coast of England and was declared a total constructive loss. | of the hands, a young lad named Patrick M'Kinty, answered the call, after which the master went on shore to see the work begun. The other hands not making their appearance, he returned to the vessel and caused M'Kinty to light a candle and ascertain if all was right. The boy did so, and reported that he was afraid something was wrong. The master then immediately proceeded to the forecastle and found the two hands named, Alex. Craig and Charles Craig (cousins), lying dead. The master instantly reported the circumstance to the police. It appears that the unfortunate men, who were natives of Carlow, county Antrim, Ireland, had gone into the city the previous evening about six o'clock and returned to their vessel about eight, and went to bed. The boy remained on watch till relieved by the master at eleven o'clock, at which time he retired to bed in the same place with the Craigs. He did not speak to the men, and heard nothing of them until told by the master to call them. The case has been reported to the Fiscal, who has caused a post mortem examination to be made on the bodies.
James Hume, master of the Catherine Campbell, registered their deaths on the 28th December and the two cousins were buried that day by their shipmates in common ground in compartment Eta of | 280 |
The first verse of today's Gospel reading is significant: Jesus is travelling along the border between Samaria and Galilee. Luke makes it clear that, among the lepers who were healed, one of them was a Samaritan, from a despised ethnic group whose beliefs were held suspect by the Jews.
Jesus isn't afraid of traveling in borderlands, and he refuses to be held to the unjust standards that would counsel him to rebuff a Samaritan. This isn't simply an account of healing. It's much more than that: It is a summons from Jesus to follow him, to transcend the borders that have been created and to reach out to those considered "other" in the world. This is an invitation to freedom for us all, to liberation from borders that separate us from one another.<|fim_middle|> Martin Connell, S.J. serves John Carroll University, University Heights, OH, as professor of education. He is also the Rector of the Jesuit community there. | Such an invitation is itself a sort of healing, and that's something to be thankful for.
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Tahrir Squared
Posted on May 22, 2013 by Derek Gregory
I've been putting the finishing touches to the extended version of my essay on Tahrir Square and the Egyptian uprisings, which focuses on performance, performativity and space through an engagement with Judith Butler's 'Bodies in alliance and the politics of the street' essay/lecture (originally delivered in Venice in 2011).
Much of the existing discussion of Tahrir treats performance in conventional dramaturgical terms, and owes much more to Erving Goffman's classic work than to Judith's recent contributions, so that spatiality is more or less reduced to a stage: see, for example, Charles Tripp, 'Performing the public: theatres of power in the Middle East', Const<|fim_middle|> 10:05 said:
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Derek Gregory posts that he is finalizing his essay on Tahrir Square and the Egyptian uprisings, which "focuses on performance, performativity and space through an engagement with Judith Butler's 'Bodies in alliance'" essay. Derek's essay will soon be available on his Downloads page, here. The Butler essay is well worth reading, and I encourage readers of this blog to check it out. See my previous post about the essay, and Butler's related book, here. | ellations (2013) doi: 10.1111/cons.12030 (early view). Others have preferred to analyse the spatialities of Tahrir through the work of Henri Lefebvre: I'm thinking of Ahmed Kanna, 'Urban praxis and the Arab Spring', City 16 (3) (2012) 360-8; Hussam Hussein Salama, 'Tahrir Square: a narrative of public space', Archnet – IJAR 7 (1) (2013) 128-38;and even, en passant, W.J.T.Mitchell, 'Image, space, revolution: the arts of occupation', Critical Inquiry 39 (1) (2012) 8-32.
None of these seem to me to convey the way in which, as Judith has it, the presence of bodies in the square becomes the performance of a new spatiality through which people
'seize upon an already established space permeated by existing power, seeking to sever the relation between the public space, the public square, and the existing regime. So the limits of the political are exposed, and the link between the theatre of legitimacy and public space is severed; that theatre is no longer unproblematically housed in public space, since public space now occurs in the midst of another action, one that displaces the power that claims legitimacy precisely by taking over the field of its effects…. In wresting that power, a new space is created, a new "between" of bodies, as it were, that lays claim to existing space through the action of a new alliance, and those bodies are seized and animated by those existing spaces in the very acts by which they reclaim and resignify their meanings.'
I see a similar conception at work in Adam Ramadan's emphasis on Tahrir as at once a space and an act – a space-in-process, if you like – of encampment: 'From Tahrir to the world: the camp as a political public space', European Urban and Regional Studies 20 (2013) 145-9. I'm drawn to these formulations partly because they connect performance to the possibility of performativity through space-in-process, and partly because these ideas, attentive as they are to 'space', also pay close attention to 'time' (or rather space-time) (for a suggestive discussion of the temporalities of Tahrir, which I think have been marginalised in too many 'spatialising' discussions, see Hanan Sabea, 'A "time out of time"', here.)
These comments are little more than place-holders, I realise, and I hope my reworked essay will clarify them; I'll post the final version on the Downloads page as soon as it's ready – in the next day or two, I hope. [UPDATE: The manuscript version, to appear in Middle East Critique, is now available under the DOWNLOADS tab: 'Tahrir: politics, publics and performances of space']
In the meantime, if you're interested in the Egyptian uprisings, there's an excellent online bibliography at Mark Allen Peterson's equally excellent Connected in Cairo here; Mark also provides a listing of documentary films here (including YouTube feeds).
Part of my discussion addresses the imbrications of the digital and the physical, the virtual and the visceral. For a quick overview, see Mohamed Elshahed here (from whom I've borrowed the wonderful image at the head of this post), but for a remarkable online platform that, amongst other things, seeks to 'multiply the Tahir Effect around the globe', capitalising on the transformations from the digital to the physical and back again, try Tahrir Squared:
'T2 is a one-stop shop for reliable and enlightening information about the Arab uprisings, revolutions and their effects. It combines both original content by leading analysts, journalists and authoritative commentators, and curated content carefully selected from across the web to provide activists, researchers, observers and policy makers a catch-all source for the latest on the Arab revolutions and related issues through an interactive, virtual multimedia platform.
Unattached to governments or political entities, Tahrir Squared is concerned with 'multiplying the Tahrir Effect around the globe': an Effect which reawakened civic consciousness and awareness. An Effect which led to neighbourhood protection committees, and created those scenes in Tahrir of different religions, creeds and backgrounds engaging, assisting, and protecting one another.
That Effect still lives inside those who believe in the ongoing revolutions that called for 'bread, freedom, social justice and human dignity'. This website is a part of that broader initiative, seeking to provide people with the knowledge and information to assist and stimulate that process of reawakening, through the provision of reliable news reports, thoughtful commentary, and useful analysis.'
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In the 1960s, US President John F. Kennedy's moonshot thinking guided NASA's human spaceflight efforts and inspired a generation of Americans to exercise the freedom to choose their destiny rather than have it chosen for them. Now, the time has come for Europe to exercise the freedom to choose its destiny in terms of data. It is therefore important that policymakers and decision-makers include the right governance framework in the final version of the DGA.
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Hosted by moderator Rikka Kampi of MyData Global, this webinar is an ideal chance to learn more about the role the DGA can play in the balance of power over data, the evolution of the digital economy, data sovereignty, data spaces and digital soft infrastructures. It is also your opportunity to engage in the discussion and participate in some moonshot thinking. How can Europe take a groundbreaking approach and define a radically different way of dealing with data in the future – a way that establishes trust, allowing people and organisations to share data effortlessly whilst staying in control?
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TPP-11 opens the door to Mexico for Aussie exporters
Author: Tim Michael
Mexico is a country that's not been on the radar for the majority of Australian exporters – until now.
Under the recently signed Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement (TPP-11) Mexico will eliminate tariffs across a broad range of imported products.
This will provide unprecedented opportunities for TPP-11 signatories – including Australia.
Over the next <|fim_middle|>And Mexico's trade relations with China are tense. Mexico is running an overwhelming trade deficit with China and is at the forefront of international efforts to introduce trade protectionist measures against China.
Opening the door to Australian imports
While Mexico has a comparatively liberal goods trade policy, its services import regime is far more restrictive.
This may open the door even wider for Australian exporters.
In a recent report compiled by Dun & Bradstreet and released by EMIS, a leading provider of industry intelligence, exporters are advised to closely monitor current events involving Mexico's major trading partners.
"Formal and informal barriers to entry exist in some sectors (particularly services), but we expect a further relaxation of restrictions in the short term as the government continues to improve access for foreign investment in key sectors," the report notes.
"The tourism sector, Mexico's third largest source of revenue after remittances and oil, has seen substantial investment in recent years and should grow at robust rates."
Also, opening the telecoms and energy sector to private-sector participation should create new investment opportunities for local and foreign firms in the short to medium term, it predicts.
The EMIS report recommends the following:
Follow NAFTA renegotiations for potential impacts on business operations ?
Watch for policy statements from the US vis-a-vis shifts in US trade, immigration and foreign policy ?
Assess new opportunities presented by Mexico's membership of multilateral trade agreements, which could become more important if the US adopts a protectionist stance ?
Monitor changes in Mexico's service import regime, given its participation in WTO negotiations for a free services trade agreement
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Last year, Mexico imported US$420.4 billion worth of goods from around the globe – an increase of 10.3% since 2013 and up by 8.6% from 2016 to 2017.
Almost half (48.7%) of Mexico's total imports by value last year were purchased from the United States and Canada – fellow signatories to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Mexico's key trading partners
Mexico's $2.4 trillion economy – 11th largest in the world – has become increasingly oriented toward manufacturing since NAFTA entered into force in 1994.
Per capita income is roughly one-third that of the US and income distribution remains highly unequal.
Mexico has become the US' second-largest export market and third-largest source of imports. In 2016, two-way trade in goods and services exceeded $579 billion.
Trade partners in Asia accounted for 35.1% of Mexican import purchases while 12.5% worth originated from Europe. Smaller percentages came from Africa (0.3%) and Latin America plus the Caribbean (3.1%).
Given Mexico's population of 124.6 million people, its total $420.4 billion in 2017 imports translates to roughly $3,400 in yearly product demand from every person in the country.
Uncertainty surrounding the future of NAFTA
But in 2018 we may see a different ball game.
Mexico's economy will be vulnerable to uncertainty surrounding the future of NAFTA. This follows the big shift in domestic trade policies under the new Trump administration.
A number of roadblocks still remain after the seventh round of NAFTA negotiations which began on February 26.
Canada and Mexico have rejected contentious US proposals with rising probability of the attempt to renegotiate totally collapsing.
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A Canadian government colleague Sean Fraser commented yesterday on LinkedIn in relation to the targeting of hospitals in Syria: 'Rather sad that the international community is so silent in the face of blatant war crimes. One of the legacies of the Assad regime appears to be shattering a rules based international system and demonstrating that phrases such as<|fim_middle|>ers May 15, 2018
On capacity building | never again and no peace without justice are empty slogans'. I feel Sean's frustration. Back in 2011 the first project we undertook in Syria was to support the documentation of human rights violations with my very good friend Dr William Wiley. Much has been written about the work of what is now the Commission for International Justice and Accountability (CIJA) and for those interested The New Yorker wrote a good review that provides much of the background (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/04/18/bashar-al-assads-war-crimes-exposed).
When Bill and I set out to train and support Syrian investigators to bring back from Syria (by routes are various as they were hazardous) contemporaneous documentation with a view to supporting the prosecution of all those responsible for war crimes in Syria, the purpose was clear. We wanted to ensure accountability for all those responsible for gross violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). Almost seven years on, the evidence, and not YouTube videos or hearsay, but painstakingly-collected documentary evidence and insider testimony, has been assembled. And this collection and analysis has been paid for by the very international community Sean bemoans. There is no fog of war here - there is individual criminal responsibility and linkage evidence between the crime base (what happened) and those who ordered it or who participated in it as part of a joint criminal enterprise.
Despite this, hospitals still get bombed and war crimes continue to be committed on all sides of the conflict. And this brings us to a further lesson on working in conflict and instability. Moral outrage is not enough. The right thing is often not done even when the effort is taken to gather the evidence. International norms, rights and rules are frequently trampled under the feet of expediency, pragmatism and realpolitik. That is tough to accept, but it is a fact and something I have seen over and over again. It should not stop us fighting for what is right and battling for the institutionalisation of International Humanitarian Law, but we are going to face those who posit a dichotomy of peace vs. justice for some time to come. For what it is worth my own view is that the former is not possible without the latter.
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Categories: 2013 Season | Permalink. | kes announced Friday. Goff has been in a competition for the starting job along with redshirt freshman Zach Kline and junior Austin Hinder since spring ball began last February.
"We have had a fiercely-contested competition for our starting quarterback position," Dykes said. "It's important to name a starter and give them the reps they need to be prepared to play. We feel that right now Jared Goff gives us the best chance to be successful as a team, but we are very fortunate to have three outstanding quarterbacks we feel we can be successful with."
"I'm honored to get the chance to start for Cal and am looking forward to going out and helping the team win," Goff said. "I'm super excited and ready to get rolling. My competitors are great quarterbacks as well. It was a tremendous competition that has helped all us become better quarterbacks."
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At each dialogue, my smile went wider 🙂 Nicely written, i liked it a lot.
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You captured the swirl of conversation perfectly. Love this.
Thank you. I love eavesdropping on conversations.
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Hi, Katia. Have you ever considered a sideline career as a playwright? This reminds me of Harold Pinter, or maybe Tom Stoppard, a little.
I have been a playwright, briefly. Unfortunately, in Norwich, there's no scope for new plays (or any professional theatre, for that matter). So glad you enjoyed the piece.
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Difference Maker Build Day slated for September 21
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Together, we are part of the housing solution. Over the next three years, Habitat Vail Valley will increase the number of units built to 40 — a fifty percent increase over previous years. By 2024, 46 additional families will have a solid foundation for their future. Habitat for Humanity is the only organization in Eagle County that has built permanently affordable homes every year since 1995.
2022 Legislators of the Year honorees include:
Representative Dylan Roberts is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 26. He assumed office in January 2019. Representative Roberts serves as Chair for the Business Affairs and Labor Committee, and sits on the Agriculture, Livestock & Water, Legislative Audit, and Judiciary Committees.
Representative Mary Bradfield is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 21. She assumed office in January 2021. Representative Bradfield serves on Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services and State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committees.
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Habitat for Humanity of Colorado will be presenting Representative Mary Bradfield with her award on September 17 in Colorado Springs and Representative Dylan Roberts with his award on September 21 in Gypsum, as part of Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley's Difference Maker Build.
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Habitat for Humanity Colorado recognizes Rep. Roberts as Legislature of the Year
Habitat for Humanity builds strong foundations for bright futures, and this work can't be done without strong partnerships. Difference Maker Build Day on Wednesday, September 21, Habitat for Humanity Colorado (HFHC) and Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley is a statewide build with the goal to engage policy makers, local governments and elected leaders with Habitat's work to create affordable homeownership opportunities.
As part of the Habitat Vail Valley's Build, Representative Dylan Roberts will be honored as Legislature of the Year, an award for his housing advocacy.
"Habitat for Humanity is grateful to the legislators that have recognized the housing crisis Colorado is currently facing and are working to find creative and practical solutions," explains Karen Kallenberg, HFHC executive director. Both Representative Roberts and Representative Bradfield served as prime sponsors for HB22-1304 that created two grant programs providing funding to local governments and community partners to provide more Coloradans a safe, affordable home.
Representatives from Eagle County Government, area towns and local businesses will come together to work on the eight homes under construction at Stratton Flats in Gypsum.
"As we celebrate building our 100th home, we recognize the partnerships that helped make it possible — local leaders and government employees — share our passion and vision to build permanently affordable homes for locals," says Elyse Howard, Habitat Vail Valley's director of development.
Representative Roberts served as chair of the Affordable Housing Transformation Task Force in 2021 and 2022. His leadership helped to craft and pass the largest single-year investment in affordable housing in Colorado's history.
"Representative Roberts' hard work and dedication this past year will forever change the landscape of affordable housing in Colorado," Kallenberg shares, "[He and Representative Mary Bradfield] have championed affordable homeownership through their leadership, prioritization of resources and willingness to collaborate on solutions."
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Powdersville grad follows hair styling dreams
Allie Williams, 19, said everything fell into place for her to open her own beauty salon.
Powdersville grad follows hair styling dreams Allie Williams, 19, said everything fell into place for her to open her own beauty salon. Check out this story on independentmail.com: https://www.in<|fim_middle|> mom was more on my side at first," Williams said. "It took a few months, but he (Allie's father) started seeing that a salon would do good in the space."
Allie Williams, the 19-year-old owner of Salon 97, works on client Kim Bullard's hair on Friday in Easley. (Photo: Katie McLean Independent Mail)
With support from her parents, Williams applied for a business license, rented the space and hired two other stylists to work for her.
"I have the clientele already built up. This was available," Williams said. "It was the perfect location, and I knew it wouldn't be here long if I waited."
She started the process in January of this year and opened her salon in mid-May, something that impressed her former teacher Joye.
"I've never seen a student that young open up a shop that quickly," said Joye, who has taught at the career center for 11 years.
Everything in the salon was personalized including the name Salon 97, inspired by Allie Williams' birthday. She designed her entire salon from the paint colors to the placement of the electrical outlets. She and her mom distressed wooden cabinets and stained a wooden partition wall. She took her some of her inspiration for her design from social media.
"Pinterest was my best friend," Williams said.
"It's exciting to be so young and have my dream already come true."
Allie Williams, hair salon owner
She and her family even pulled an all-nighter before the grand opening to get everything ready. Her mother helps out at the salon as a receptionist.
Allie Williams, the 19-year-old owner of Salon 97, trims client Kim Bullard's hair on Friday in Easley. (Photo: Katie McLean/Independent Mail)
"I'm happy for her," Cindy Williams said. "I'm glad I'm able to help her accomplish so much at a young age."
Since opening her own business, Allie Williams has put in long hours. If you were to ask her what her favorite part of the job is, she would say the people.
"I like interacting with the clients and getting to make people feel beautiful every day," Williams said. "It's exciting to be so young and have my dream already come true."
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Allie Williams, the 19-year-old owner of Salon 97, works on client Kim Bullard's hair on Friday in Easley.(Photo: Katie McLean/Independent Mail)
Cindy Williams remembers watching her daughter Allie Williams play pretend beauty salon as a child. Now she watches that daughter work as a professional who has started her own salon.
Before Allie Williams started taking classes at the Anderson I & II Career and Technology Center, she thought she might be a teacher.
She discovered her passion for cosmetology at the career center, and two years after she graduated from Powdersville High School in Anderson County, the 19-year-old says she feels blessed to have recently opened her own salon.
"It's pretty amazing," she said. "I was nervous at first. It's a big step, but it's worth it. It's taught me a lot about the business side of things — bills, budget."
Cosmetology had always been one of Williams's interests. For years, she did her friends' and family members' hair and makeup for different events or just for fun. But when she toured the career center as a freshman, she decided to sign up for the cosmetology program.
"It was set up like a real salon. All of it was hands-on, and interacting with clients," Williams said. "I always had an interest, but when I toured and got in the program, it became more real."
She studied with cosmetology teacher Alison Joye for three years at the career center.
Allie Williams practices hair styling on a dummy in her senior year of high school at the Anderson Districts I & II Career and Technology Center. (Photo: Contributed photo)
"She worked hard. She knew this was what she wanted to do," Joye said. "When you know it's what you want to do, you work hard."
She remembered one of the first confidence-boosting moments that encouraged Williams to continue with cosmetology.
"I told her, 'I want you to do this color,'" Joye said. "She said she couldn't, but she did and it turned out beautiful. In that moment I knew she was proud of herself."
To get her license by the time she graduated, Williams needed to have 1,500 hours in class. She worked toward her license while working after school as an intern at Mane Tamers, a salon in Powdersville.
"I was assisting my senior year, and learning different techniques, because there's so much more to learn once you get out of school," Williams said. "It's different. Being in school, you learn a lot, but you don't learn half the stuff you learn assisting in school. I couldn't even imagine going out on my own straight out of school."
She graduated high school with her cosmetology license and continued to work at Mane Tamers until she decided to pursue her dreams. She had a vision to open her own hair salon, but finding a space was a challenge.
Williams' father helped develop a small retail area on Calhoun Memorial Highway in Easley. The space beside Starbucks seemed too small for a restaurant, but Williams thought it would be great for a hair salon.
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Vertonghen Is A Beast, Defoe Is On Fire & What We Learnt From Spurs' Win v Reading
The morning chill that accompanied the<|fim_middle|>aini To Beat Everton | rising sun on Monday morning wasn't the change from summer to autumn, but rather Tottenham Hotspur fans breathing a huge sigh of relief following their first Premier League win of the season...
Vertonghen Is A Great Signing
When Spurs were initially linked with Jan Vertonghen in January, many wouldn't have dreamed of seeing the Belgium international in the Lilywhite shirt. Fast forward seven months and there is the young centre-back signing on at White Hart Lane. Many were excited about his arrival, but none could've foreseen the 25-year-old adjusting to life in England this quickly.
To say Vertonghen has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water would be an understatement. The former Ajax captain, who missed to season opening defeat to Newcastle United, has been ever present in the heart of the Spurs defence following a knee injury to Younes Kaboul, which has left the Frenchman ruled out for the next four months.
Nevertheless, alongside William Gallas, Vertonghen has looked assured, reliable and, at times, unplayable in the back-line. Against Reading, the young defender ensured that Pavel Pogrebnyak and, following his half-time arrival, Adam Le Fondre barely got a sniff in at Brad Friedel's goal. After just three games, the Belgian looks like the accomplished defender the club required following the retirement of Ledley King. Every time I see him play, I can only thank my lucky stars that Spurs beat Arsenal to his signature.
Defoe Can Keep This Form Up
When fans saw Jermain Defoe's name in the starting XI, many held their head in their hands wondering why Villas-Boas was persisting with the pint-sized hitman over Emmanuel Adebayor. Defoe has been tried and tested as the lone front-man and has, at times, cataclysmically failed to deliver.
Every time I see him play, I can only thank my lucky stars that Spurs beat Arsenal to his signature
Roy Hodgson has placed his faith in the Spurs man and has been repaid with two very good performances for England in the 5-0 rout of Moldova and 1-1 draw with Ukraine. Villas-Boas is evidently a fan of Defoe, regardless of his poor showing against Norwich City two weeks ago, and the 29-year-old didn't disappoint this time around, netting a brace in the 3-1 win and proving to be Jermain Man in the encounter.
Defoe gave the Royals centre-back pairing of Alex Pearce and Kaspars Gorkss the run around on Sunday afternoon, with his two goals an epitome of his striking capabilities, the second of his an exceptional strike from the England man as he powered his way through the Reading defence, holding off the threat of Pearce, before smashing past Alex McCarthy. If he can keep this form up, it will be hard for Adebayor to dislodge him from the starting XI, having now netted three goals in four Premier League games.
Sandro In Beast Mode Is Unstoppable
With Scott Parker ruled out with an Achilles problem, the defensive duties have been placed upon the shoulders of Jake Livermore and Sandro during Spurs' first three games of the season. The defensive pivots may provide the necessary steel during the tough away encounters, but at home; one needs to be dropped to accommodate the creativity that the likes of Mousa Dembele, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Clint Dempsey will offer.
However, the Brazilian isn't the man to be sacrificed in the middle of the park. With Parker out, Sandro alone is the player to anchor the midfield and was at his ferocious best during the 3-1 win. He eradicated any attacks that were thrown his way and looked to break forward at every given opportunity to support his team-mates.
Defoe gave the Royals centre-back pairing of Alex Pearce and Kaspars Gorkss the run around on Sunday afternoon
He may not receive the same time on the ball as he did against Reading in the future, but with the chance to exploit the gaps in the midfield; Sandro didn't disappoint. Many dubbed the young Brazil international man of the match and you wouldn't find many people arguing with that, with the 23-year-old delivering a performance reminiscent of that of, dare I say it, Patrick Vieira in his Arsenal heyday.
Dembele Is More Than Capable Of Replacing Modric
Many were hoping to see Joao Moutinho bought in to replace the departing Luka Modric. Once it was confirmed that the Croatia international was to be leaving White Hart Lane, Spurs wasted no time in bringing in the reinforcements. Two days after the sale went through; the North London side saw a £15m bid for Fulham star Mousa Dembele accepted.
The Belgian wasted no time in endearing himself to the Spurs faithful, netting 24 minutes into his debut during the 1-1 draw with Norwich. His arrival in the encounter was imperative, with Spurs lacking any form of cohesion during the stalemate with the Canaries. However, starting from the off, Dembele showcased why Spurs spent £15m on him in the first place.
The 25-year-old looked assured in possession and was a constant thorn in the side of the Reading midfield as he continued to poke and probe, looking for that killer ball to open up the Royals back-line. Alongside Sandro in the middle of the park, charged as the 'deep-lying playmaker' that Modric fulfilled sublimely, Dembele was at his creative best as he looked to make things happen from the midfield and with the energetic and defensive minded Brazilian alongside him; he had a licence to break forward and support the creative quartet of Defoe, Bale, Sigurdsson and Aaron Lennon.
Naughton Is A More Than Capable Stand-In
The first question asked when the starting XI's were announced was that of the whereabouts of Benoit Assou-Ekotto. The Cameroon international has been a guaranteed starter, bar injuries and suspensions, since Harry Redknapp took charge back in 2008. However, 'Disco Benny' wasn't to be seen when the 18-man squad was finally made public.
The 23-year-old delivering a performance reminiscent of that of, dare I say it, Patrick Vieira in his Arsenal heyday
Many were curious as to whether he had been dropped, following a poor start to the season, before it was revealed he suffered a flare up of a knee problem in the lead-up to the game. Understandably, it was Kyle Naughton who was called-upon to slot in at left-back, despite Villas-Boas having the option of Vertonghen to take the place at full-back.
However, the Belgian may not be needed following Naughton's performance against Reading. The young full-back, who spent last season on loan with Norwich, may've looked shaky at times, but did enough to quell the threat of Garath McCleary down the right and looked assured during the encounter. The 23-year-old almost came close to claiming an assist during the first half, playing a stupendous long ball over the top to Defoe, who brought it down exceptionally before coming within inches of netting his second just minutes after breaking the deadlock.
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Reserve Bank 'noise' will shake up markets, but have little real impact – economists
Sifiso Skenjana
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The confusion created by the ANC's conflicting remarks about expanding the mandate of the South African Reserve Bank was unlikely to frighten investors much more than they already have been, said economist Sifiso Skenjana.
ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule's remarks on Tuesday that the party's national executive committee had resolved that the Reserve Bank's mandate would be changed were met with denials from Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and ANC's sub-committee head for economic transformation Enoch Godongwana.
In his rebuttal, tweeted hours after Magashule's briefing, Mboweni maintained that quantitative easing would not become the order of the day at the SA Reserve Bank (SARB), Fin24 reported.
Skenjana told Fin24 on Wednesday that determining the mandate of the Reserve Bank was not within the ambit of the ANC as a political party. "It depends on how you want to look at it. The ANC does not determine the mandate for the Reserve Bank and investors need to know that. The considerations have to do with the extent to which the country has money and its ability to give guarantees," he said.
Skenjana said while facilitating economic growth was also a part of the mandate of the Reserve Bank, the ANC's suggestion that it play a role in boosting employment was not<|fim_middle|> on foreign portfolio investment, key funders of SA's government debt, and so cause massive sales of portfolio assets and concomitant substantial rand weakness, aiding higher petrol prices, as occurred last year," said Bishop.
Tags: BankmarketsnoiseReserveshake | feasible as the SARB had no "levers" to influence this.
"The challenge is that politics will always be politics. You may see an effect on the currency. Any other concerns would be on the back of GDP number more than the mandate of the Reserve Bank," Skenjana said.
He added that the policies of the ANC related to expanding the mandate of the Reserve Bank did not carry water. He said the noise from Tuesday's misadventure was not likely to impact investment in any material way or worsen panic significantly.
"It's stupid to anyone who understands how the markets work. Quantitative easing affects interest rates and in essence the outstanding balances don't get reduced just because you put more money in the system. It does not change the debt itself," said Skenjana.
READ: Battle over South African Reserve Bank's role spooks rand
Investec chief economist, Annabel Bishop, said the announcement and counter announcements on the SARB's independence, came at a poor time for the rand, which typically sees material risk from the second quarter of each year to the end of the third quarter.
"Indeed, a loss of SARB independence may not only result in a credit rating downgrade for SA, but could also see a massive negative impact | 254 |
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Results through collaboration
Channelling Fran Peavey – generating strategic questions for those who sponsor community engagement and collaboration
04/10/2018 By Max Hardy Leave a Comment
As many of you will know I have long been a fan of Fran Peavey; especially her work in developing the concept and practice of strategic questioning. Fran put forward the power of questions that make it impossible for the status quo to remain. Questions that create movement; questions that cannot be answered immediately, without giving serious thought. Questions that sometimes shake our foundations and certainty. Questions that make change inevitable and necessary.
If you want to know what I'm talking about check this article of Fran's. And what I'm really curious about it is how strategic questioning can help to shift the practice of community engagement, especially those who commission it, and ultimately make decisions which are meant to be informed by community engagement.
I've been experimenting for the past 20 plus years; having been confronted with remarks such as these:
"I don't<|fim_middle|>Rethinking Democracy: Strategies That Put Citizens at the Centre 25/02/2019
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Lisa Rae
I first encountered Max in Auckland when he delivered IAP2 training I was attending. Many years later, I've had the opportunity to work with him on two significant local government projects in Melbourne using co-design and deliberative engagement approaches. Max's great strength was helping council decision makers understand their role in the engagement process and
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'I have known Max for more than ten years. I was a student of his doing the IAP2 Certificate, engaged him as a consultant for in-house work in local government, and then worked alongside him on a consumer engagement capacity building project at the Royal Brisbane Womens Hospital. He is great to be around and
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'I have had the pleasure of both being a participant in a fantastic training session run by Max, and also as a client. Max was of tremendous assistance navigating through a challenging engagement process with great support, advice and good humour. Thank you Max.' Kellie King General Manager – Community & Corporate Services, Wannon Water
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Liz Mackevicius
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The Honourable Andrew Powell MP
'I have always been impressed with Max's ability to navigate and resolve the thorny issues through collaboration. He involves all participants right from the beginning: asking "what's the question that needs answering here"? His efforts alongside John Dengate in the journey that was The Queensland Plan were stellar and he was a significant contributor to
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'I have known and worked with Max for about two years, however I have been very aware of his career and engagement experience applied to major projects across industry sectors for a much longer period. Max has been at the forefront of pioneering new mechanisms and methodologies for genuine engagement and this resonates for his
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'Max's extensive experience with deliberative engagement, as well as his uniquely calming facilitation style, has helped bring about a step-change in the type of public engagement expected in Western Australia. It has been an absolute pleasure to partner with and learn from the best in the business, and I continue to look for opportunities to
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Working with Max is a delight. Max's facilitation, collaboration and problem solving style is respectful and calm, along with being both accessible and professional. The most significant project we have worked on with Max was the planning and undertaking of a community symposium, focused on the drafting of our city's 20 year strategy, MV2040. We
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'If one were to ask me who was the best facilitator and facilitation trainer in the world, I would unequivocally answer "Max Hardy." As the public involvement manager at one of the largest U.S.-based environmental engineering firms, I often took along my notes from Max's facilitation class to meet with clients and, on their behalf, with the public. | really believe in community engagement. Nothing useful ever comes of it."
"Where is the evidence that this is useful at all?"
"We have worked so hard to find an answer to this. We have years of collective experience. Once we go out to the community we are likely to have it all thrown out the window!"
"What we need is a process that delivers us a sensible outcome. We have to be able to persuade the community that this is the best possible result."
"We have to be very careful. Very careful about certain people who we know who do not like us – who have an agenda!"
Now, it's not as if there isn't some validity to such concerns about community engagement. If decisionmakers/executives/sponsors of community engagement have only seen it undertaken poorly, and as a 'Decide, Announce and Defend' process, it is hardly surprising they have not experienced value for effort (however misguided).
Anyway, let's bring back Fran. I have often asked myself, what questions might Fran ask of leaders and decisionmakers who are required to do community engagement, but don't believe in it's value. Here is a collection.
"What would you like the community and stakeholders to say about your organisation as a result of being engaged about this issue?"
"What might be the consequences of your community feeling like you are just going through the motions/ticking the box?"
"How differently would community engagement be undertaken if we believed it was valuable and useful?"
"What might it take for the community to appreciate the knowledge and skills of your organisation?"
"What is the most useful insight you have gained from someone outside of your organisation – about your business/ priorities?"
"If you have to do community engagement, what might make it a rewarding and useful experience for your organisation?"
"What might it be like to work with your community if much greater trust was established?"
"Can you recall the most memorable positive experience you have had when asked to contribute to resolve an issue being managed by another organisation? What happened? What made it so memorable? What might we learn from that experience you had?
Notice here that there are no 'why' questions. Questions starting with 'why' may be useful for understanding a situation; but they are not helpful for creating movement. 'Why' questions usually encourage people to dig in where they are; to be defensive; demanding a justification. 'How' and 'what' questions are a much better way to make space for movement.
It's important to remember that Fran said there is no guarantee any question will always be strategic. It will depend on many factors. But you know it's a really powerful strategic question when there is no immediate answer; when it compels people to think, to reflect, and to challenge their assumptions. Often, it's like a 'deer looking into the headlights', where they become frozen and immobilised, even for just a second or two. When you have that kind of response you know you have landed a truly strategic question.
Whether or not you are familiar with the art of strategic questioning I'm curious to learn what questions you have posed to facilitate a shift. Or even a question you have been asked that had a profound effect on you, and your practice. Feel free to share!
Filed Under: Community Engagement Tagged With: Collaboration, Community Engagement, Fran Peavey, strategic questioning
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Dana Biosphere Reserve
Date of Submission: 11/05/2007
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Jordan, Tafileh Governorate
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<|fim_middle|> of the eastern Rift Valley to desert lowlands of Wadi Araba, with an elevation drop of over 1600 meters through the reserve.
The reserve embraces 3 major bio-geographical zones and four distinct vegetation zones. This condensed variety of landforms and habitats, combined with dramatic changes in elevation, results in a vast biological diversity. The total number of species recorded so far consists of 690 plants, of which 3 are new to science, and 449 animals. Many of these are now very rare and some threatened to extinction: animals like the sand cat, the Syrian wolf, the lesser kestrel and the spiny tailed lizard. So far, 25 endangered or vulnerable animals have been found in the reserve, making it an area of global importance.
One of the remarkable vegetation types in the reserve is the Phoenician Juniper Vegetation. The most important tree species found are the Cupressus sempervirens, and they are the last remaining trees in the region.
Dana Biosphere Reserve is a part of a larger ecologically important area identified by Birdlife international as Dana Important Bird Area (IBA).
Dana Biosphere Reserve is an outstanding example representing significant major on going geological processes in the development of landforrns. The various rock and- soil formations found in the reserve demonstrate the geological stages that the area had undergone.
About 100 archaeological sites have been identified in Dana, of which are the ancient copper mines in Wadi Feinan that are particularly special, and they are considered as the most important archaeological complex in southern Jordan outside of Petra.
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Under Jordan's environmental law, natural reserves are protected and all issues related to their establishment and management are governed by a by law titled: "Natural Reserves and National Park by law". Dana has a management plan since 1996 with identified buffer zones. In addition, Dana renowned as a model of integrated conservation and development in a well managed man and biosphere reserve, where the protection of biodiversity goes hand -in-hand with improving the social and economic welfare of the local population. Over 800 people now benefit from these income generating schemes. Tourism revenue is covering all the running costs of the reserves.
Comparison with other similar properties
There are several side-wadis that have resulted from the Jordan Rift Valley but none of them has the special unique features concerning vegetation types or the high variety of geological features. The geomorphology of the site is unique since there are no sites that are even close.
Ecologically, the closest similar Juniper forest in the area is located in southern Saudi ArabidNorthern Yemen. That forest is not of the same species of Juniper as the one in Dana; Jurriperusplzoenicea. Also, that forest is not located along the Great Rift Valley. | Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party
The area of the reserve is approximately 300 sq kilometres. The Dana Reserve is a system of mountains and wadis, extending from the top | 49 |
The French musician Jean-Michel Jarre (1948) is one of the pioneers of electronic music. He fits into the list including Tangerine Dream, Vangelis and Kraftwerk.
Broadcast: Thursday 15 February 2018 at 22:55 on NPO 2.
During concerts he is standing alone behind dozens of synthesizers and keyboards. For his latest album, Jean-Michel Jarre travels the world to meet fellow musicians in person and spend time together with them. " If you come across the floor together, that will<|fim_middle|> Jean Michel Jarre. A documentary by top 2000 a gogo.
Is it cold in the studio?
It doesn't necessarily have to get uploaded on Youtube again. | benefit the music ". And so he moves from Los Angeles to London and from New York to Vienna, to work together with colleagues like Armin van Buuren, Moby, Pete Townsend and Lang Lang on new songs.
The documentary ' The journey of Jean-Michel Jarre' not only offers a report of this journey, but also gives an overview of the enormous oeuvre of this French pioneer of electronic music. His innovative approach and live performance have influenced many generations. " Every composer of electronic music is indebted to Jean-Michel, " says composer Hans Zimmer.
In 1976 Jarre composes the megahit 'Oxygène' and the eponymous album of which tens of millions were sold. " As if it came from another universe, " says Moby (who himself is called "the Woody Allen of techno"). Jarre creates a furore all over the world and also ensures innovation with its spectacular mega shows full of fireworks and laser techniques.
In the documentary there are touching conversations between Jarre and his ex-wife, actress Charlotte Rampling. She has a sharp look at his motives and together they provide nice reflections about his success and the choices made. " Music has to live, and precisely imperfections provide that " - a striking statement by Jarre. The documentary is an invitation to travel with an open mind with him, in his discovery of new music.
The French composer Jean-Michel Jarre tinkers with a new album and flies around the world for that. He works with DJ Armin van Buuren, guitarist Pete Townshend and pianist Lang Lang and looks back on his career.
The documentary is available on YouTube.
It was removed due to copyrights.
Can they reupload it. I'd like to watch it.
If it did get uploaded again then it will be removed again.
The story behind the song Oxygène 4 by | 384 |
The Persian Empire's military machine was powerful and ponderous. When Darius finally came to<|fim_middle|> straight at Darius himself. Seeing Alexander cutting his way through the Persians, obviously making for the king himself, Darius panicked and fled. Once the king was seen abandoning the field -- he was easy to spot in his golden chariot -- the Persian army collapsed. Issus marked the beginning of the end of Persian power in the Mediterranean. After Issus, Alexander knew he could bring Darius down; he began to dream of replacing him as King of Kings. | meet him, Alexander was already in southern Turkey. The situation for the Greeks was serious. They were still in the mountains, trying to find a safe passage to the sea. Darius managed to get in between and Alexander had to fight his way through. 30,000 Greeks faced 100,000 Persians across a small river called the Pinarus, near the town of Issus. Fighting across a river is always difficult, for the attacker has to wade through the water and climb the opposite bank before ever engaging the defender. Parmenio led the Greek left and had a hard fight of it. Alexander personally led the right, which held the Macedonian cavalry. The battle was still very much at issue when Alexander led a charge | 157 |
"FAR: Lone Sails" is a vehicle adventure game. The player needs to maintain and upgrade their unique vessel to traverse a dried-out sea.
A lonely, contemplative journey across a barren landscape … I really enjoyed it.
Far: Lone Sails is the kind of game that sticks with you after seeing credits. It delivers a fascinating mystery in a strange land with engaging puzzles, and couples that with a relationship between the player and their oversized mode of transportation.
I was caught off guard by how emotionally attached I became to not only a silent protagonist but to my vessel. … The first time my vessel successfully accelerated and the lovely, spellbinding soundtrack began to play I felt a sense of joy I seldom feel when playing games.
<|fim_middle|> FAR: Lone Sails is the best indie game of 2018 thus far.
FAR: Lone Sails is a transfixing, lovely experience … It's short enough that you could play through it in a single two or three-hour session, but it will likely stick with you for a long time. I can see myself going back in a few months just to revisit the ship, like checking in on an old friend.
Wonderfully eerie and atmospheric, with a painterly grey-hued palette, you discover the stark narrative via ruins and wrecks. A striking game … a subtly moving experience.
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Please agree to the use of your personal data in the context of of this request. Your data will never be passed on to third parties. | Far: Lone Sails is a poem disguised as a video game … The payoff is standing at the prow, watching the fantastical landscape roll by in the background. Rather than perks and unlocks, the reward here is quiet contemplation. … Far is greater than the sum of its parts.
Through excellent gameplay mechanics, phenomenal presentation, and a touching atmosphere, | 71 |
Learning From The Defunct: A Lot Of Parts
By Don Friedman / January 26<|fim_middle|>-moving parts, particularly for steel exposed to weathering because it's in or outboard of the exterior wall. | , 2022 January 25, 2022 / Design, Masonry, Steel / Blog
That complicated detail has a lot of steel to support a barely-usable balcony. Ever since steel framing in big buildings began in earnest – at the time of the publication of Architectural Terra Cotta, some 25 years earlier – people had used outrigger beams to support cornices, balconies and other projections. An outrigger – annoyingly called an "outlooker" in a lot of old texts – is simply a small cantilever beam shaped to provide support for masonry. Inverted Ts and inverted double angles are the most common forms of outrigger. The early forms of outrigger were simply embedded in thick brick walls, resolving the moment at the back end of the cantilever by bearing against the masonry above and below. This details shows something else: a framed system. Looking at the details on that page makes it clear. First, a transverse section of the balcony, parallel to the wall:
The typical outriggers are pairs of 2 inch by 4 inch angles, with the 4 inch legs vertical for greater strength and the 2 inch legs providing a seat for the terra cotta blocks of the balcony soffit. The outriggers also carry the concrete floor that has been cast using the terra cotta as a form. The end outrigger is slightly bigger and carries the bracket below through a hanger rod. Note that this is a reversal of classical masonry technique: the brackets, on the kind of solid ashlar balcony that this is imitating, are structural, helping to carry the floor above. Now the longitudinal section:
The outriggers are the dashed rectangle just below the words "damp proofing." The cantilever moment creates maximum downward pressure on the outer face of the wall and maximum upward pressure at the back face of the wall. If you're using steel outriggers to support a water table or cornice with several feet of masonry above, you can probably just embed the angles in the wall and be done with it. But here, with a balcony, there's just about no wall above the outriggers and therefore nothing for the upward pressure to bear against. Instead, we have a steel angle, called out on the far left as 4 inches by 6 inches, and toed down to catch the upward force. Note that there's also a steel bar near the front face of the wall to distribute the downward pressure over the masonry. This raises the question of what that angle in the back is actually doing. Note the dashed lines indicating the column beyond: the angle is aligned with the rear face of the column. Frankly, that angle only makes sense if it is attached somehow to the building frame.
So we've got a masonry and concrete balcony supported on outriggers, the outriggers bear down on the wall and up on a catchment angle, and the catchment angle spans between a pair of columns. That's a lot of hopefully-not | 619 |
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Activity books & early learning
Hairy Maclary and Friends: Touch and Feel Book
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy finally appears in an interactive touch and feel book.
This attractive production has different textures on every page spread. Children can now explore the textures of Bitzer Maloney all skinny and bony, Muffin McLay like a bundle of hay, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy and the rest of the gang.
View YouTube video: http://youtu.be/Zi4cYPaFYoo www.hairymaclary.com
Lynley Dodd graduated from the Elam School of Art in Auckland with a diploma in Fine Arts, majoring in sculpture. She went on to teach art before taking a break to start a family. She began to work as a freelance<|fim_middle|> perfectly in books like Slinky Malinki and Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy. As well as being a visual delight, these are some of the most rewarding books for children and adults to read out loud. It comes as no surprise that, as a child, she adored Dr Seuss because of his 'crazy sounds and the fact that he took such liberties with the English language.' Other favourite authors included A A Milne and the fairy tales of The Grimm Brothers and Hans Christian Andersen. Today, Lynley is a big fan of Quentin Blake 'because of his humour and very clever art work.'
Also by Lynley Dodd
Where's Spot?
Hairy Maclary, Hide and Seek
Peter Rabbit: I Love You
Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg
Who Sank the Boat?
Baby Bedtime
Emma Quay, Mem Fox
I'm a Dirty Dinosaur
Janeen Brian, Ann James
Bluey: Let's Play Outside!
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Board Book
Mem Fox, Helen Oxenbury
Where is The Green Sheep?
Mem Fox, Judy Horacek
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Ultimate Australian Colouring Book
E. B. White
Simon McLean, John Williamson
Harry and the Guinea Pig
Margaret Bloy Graham, Gene Zion
Hello Baby! Board Book
Mem Fox, Steve Jenkins
Peppa Pig: Where's Peppa's Magical Unicorn?
I'm Ready for Preschool
The Further Tales Of Peter Rabbit | illustrator and collaborated with author Eve Sutton on My Cat Likes To Hide in Boxes. There was no looking back as Lynley went on to write and illustrate her own books for children. Exuberant artwork and bouncy rhymes come together | 47 |
WinterGreen<|fim_middle|> with a broad range of key participants and opinion leaders in the market segment. | Research announces that it has published a new study Optical Transceivers: Market Shares, Strategy, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2016 to 2022. The 2016 study has 723 pages, 217 tables and figures. The vendors in the optical transceivers industry have invested in high-quality technology and processes to develop leading edge broadband network capability.
An optical transceiver is a single, packaged device that works as a transmitter and receiver. An optical transceiver is used in an optical network to convert electrical signals to optical signals and optical signals to electrical signals. Optical transceivers are widely deployed in optical networking for broadband. Optical transceiver manufacturers test to ensure that their optical transceivers have compliance with the defined specifications. Testing of key optical parameters: transmitter optical power and receiver sensitivity is a big deal.
The global optical transceiver market at $4.6 billion in 2015 up dramatically from $3.2 billion in 2013 is anticipated to grow to $41.1 billion by 2022 driven by the availability and cost effectiveness of 100 Gbps, and 400 Gbps devices. Next generation optical transceiver devices use less power, are less expensive, and are smarter and smaller. The adoption of widespread use of the 100 Gbps devices, followed by 400 Gbps devices and the vast increases in Internet traffic are core to helping manage change in the communications infrastructure markets.
This is the 686th report in a series of market research reports that provide forecasts in communications, telecommunications, the internet, computer, software, and telephone equipment. The project leaders take direct responsibility for writing and preparing each report. They have significant experience preparing industry studies. Forecasts are based on primary research and proprietary databases. Forecasts reflect analysis of the market trends in the segment and related segments. Unit and dollar shipments are analyzed through consideration of dollar volume of each market participation in the segment. Market share analysis includes conversations with key customers of products, industry segment leaders, marketing directors, distributors, leading market participants, and companies seeking to develop measurable market share. Over 200 in-depth interviews are conducted for each report | 459 |
Environmental<|fim_middle|>PA Riviera Nayarit Semanay | Efforts Gain Momentum In The Riviera Nayarit
Nuevo Vallarta received its first impulse to become the first "Clean Tourist Destination" in Mexico; federal and state level environmental certificates were given to businesses in Nayarit; the Islas Marietas will have a new, modern vessel dedicated to their care.
During a ceremony held on October 31st at the Paradise Village Hotel in Nuevo Vallarta, the federal and state authorities related with the environment announced several activities to help increase the environmental efforts within the Riviera Nayarit and the state at large.
The head of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (Profepa, by its acronym in Spanish), Guillermo Haro Bélchez was in charge of announcing the Boost for Recognition of Nuevo Vallarta as a "Clean Tourist Destination."
Besides signing the agreement, the encounter also provided a forum for the award of the Tourism Environmental Quality Certificates to businesses on a federal and state level on behalf of Profepa by the state Secretariat of Environment. Vallarta Adventures was one of the tourism-focused businesses that received a certificate.
"No one has any doubt that Nayarit is a great state with incredible natural resources and a calling for tourism," declared Haro Bélchez. "That's why today we want to establish a new momentum for us to attain recognition for Nuevo Vallarta as the first Clean Tourist Destination, something we're close to achieving by the beginning of 2015."
"We want Nayarit to become the banner state, the flagship for other clean tourism destinations," added Guillermo Haro, as he pointed out the processes for consolidating the naming are quite advanced, which is why they are seeking for the area hotels to align themselves with the Profepa guidelines.
The Islas Marietas will have more protection
"One of the fundamental aspects is that we want to double down on our commitment to the surveillance and care of the Islas Marietas National Park," commented Haro as he announced that at least one of the new vessels that were purchased together with the Department of the Navy will be dedicated exclusively to the care of the Islas Marietas along with the armada.
The vessel will be delivered before the end of the year in order to be able to better care for visitors, tourists and, above all, this natural heritage site.
Another topic mentioned was the Playa en Regla program, which seeks to regulate beach venders via more security in the federal zone. This initiative takes place all year long but will be reinforced in the Guayabitos area, where there are only 200 permits for vendors but at times there are around 1,000 at a time.
Clean tourist Destination NEWS Nuevo Vallarta PROFE | 552 |
FoRC's Board of<|fim_middle|>'s unique heritage in Port Colborne. | Directors
Arlene Lessard
Arlene Lessard is a founding member of the Friends of Roselawn Centre and has seen many positive developments including the attainment of non-profit and charitable status. She was instrumental in the success of the Capital Campaign fundraising. She was either co-lead or lead for several of our signature fundraising events, and delighted in celebrating the official unveiling of the Phase 1 external restoration of the Roselawn heritage home. She has been an avid and long-time follower of local visual and performing arts in Port Colborne and Niagara.
Arlene is a life-long resident of Port Colborne and completed clinical imaging programs and business administration in Niagara, McMaster, Winnipeg Health, John Hopkins University, Ontario Hospital Association Management program, Brock University. She practiced as a Registered Radiological Technologist and a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Eventually, Arlene became Manager of Diagnostic Imaging in the Niagara Health System and was the Lead in Regional Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation and Policy Development.
Now in retirement, Arlene enjoys volunteer work in the community and with Friends of Roselawn Centre. She looks forward to the ongoing restoration of the Roselawn heritage home and to work with the Board and FoRC volunteers to continue to promote the development of arts and culture in the community.
Carole Black Brisley
SECRETARY, HISTORIAN & NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Carole Black Brisley taught Kindergarten and Primary Art and Music for the Toronto and Halton Boards of Education. During those years, she and a fellow musician performed songs and stories for children in elementary schools and for teachers' conventions.
With folk and country groups, The Joyful, and Townline, Carole performed at many Toronto venues such as Black Creek Pioneer Village and St. Lawrence Hall.
Carole and her husband Paul produced many musicals and choral shows in the Halton Hills Cultural Centre theatre. She was on the Halton Arts Council, which built the Cultural Centre after many years of planning and fundraising. Through the years with the theatre, she designed and painted sets, accompanied choirs and played keyboards in the pit bands.
Carole is also a visual artist, whose watercolour paintings of nostalgic, historical scenes were reproduced by Carole Black Studios and Simon Art and sold across Canada. She also illustrated several books for Harper Collins.
It has been her honour and joy to serve on the Board of Showboat Festival Theatre, Showboat Advisory Committee and the Board of Friends of Roselawn Centre.
Pat Bowman
TREASURER & MASTER GARDENER
Pat Bowman is a hands-on, results oriented individual. Born and raised in Niagara she graduated from Brock University with a degree in Business Administration. Her career path led her from external auditing and then as head of finance for Port Colborne Poultry.
In retirement, Pat obtained her Horticultural Diploma from the University of Guelph, served as president of the Port Colborne Horticultural Society and is a member of the Master Gardeners of Niagara.
A strong believer in achieving success through collaboration she helped the Friends of Roselawn Centre obtain its non-profit designation in 2014 and charitable status in 2018. She has assisted with various fund-raising activities for FORC including the Lead for the Annual Christmas Market many times and enjoys working in the Roselawn heritage garden.
Glenda Buck
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LEAD & MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Glenda Buck was born in Toronto, grew up in Mississauga, lived in Oakville and Hamilton and has settled in Port Colborne in 2014 with her husband, Ted. She is a CPA, CMA with a variety of business experience. Glenda has been building a social marketing business in health and wellness with Arbonne International since 2012, helping others to know what's possible in their lives. Ted owns and operates Pilot Lodging, their Airbnb on West Street, welcoming guests from near and far. Ted and Glenda have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Glenda enjoys yoga, meditation, zumba and traveling.
As the Capital Fundraising Chair for the Friends of Roselawn Centre since 2016, Glenda has led fundraising events such as 50/50, Paint Night and Name This Tune. Also involved in Membership, she continues to work towards the future development of Roselawn as a thriving centre for arts and culture in Port Colborne.
Heather Finlayson Fenton
GRAPHIC DESIGN, WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA
Heather Finlayson Fenton is an independent graphic designer who transplanted to Port Colborne from Guelph in 2015. Over the years, her design clients have ranged from locally-based artists and artisans to international NGOs, and she has decades of experience in design-related work, including graphic design, illustration, desktop publishing, marketing strategy, website development, offset press and digital printing. She enjoys collaborating with others and the creative process of understanding, distilling and succinctly graphically representing the essence of her clients' message.
Heather is also a yoga and meditation instructor, with a life-long passion for exploring the inner workings of the mind. She brings 18+ years of practice in Buddhism (with a touch of secular mindfulness), to her classes, workshops and retreats. Her main interest is to introduce simple meditation and mindfulness practices without cultural or religious trappings, and to encourage others – whatever their background or beliefs – to build and sustain a daily practice of stillness and inner reflection.
Heather volunteers her time and design skills to the Friends of Roselawn Centre: layout of the quarterly newsletter (in collaboration with our Editor, Carole), building and maintaining our (this) website, creating publicity for our fundraising events and keeping the social media humming.
She is thrilled to be a part of the Friends of Roselawn Centre Board, and believes in the power and expression of arts and culture to nurture and sustain vibrant, healthy communities.
Gail Todd
Gail Todd has supported Roselawn as a guest, a patron, a reporter-photographer, a fan, a volunteer, and now a member of the board of directors. "I love the space, inside and out, the history, and the evolution of this magnificent building as a centre for arts in the heart of Port Colborne."
Gail was the founding publisher of The Port Colborne Leader newspaper in 1996, around the time the dream of a cultural centre for the former family home and private club was launched. Gail ran an art gallery-boutique, and countless arts events, on the canal in downtown Port Colborne for almost 10 years. For both entrepreneurial ventures, she was honoured with Business of the Year awards.
She served on the board of the Port museum, the downtown BIA, the Chamber of Commerce, the steering committee of the local Youth Justice Committee. A co-founder of Art Crawl, Gail has also been a volunteer with Canal Days, the Grand Old Christmas Festival, and many local arts and community events.
"Our role, as board members, is to continue to inspire in others the significance and potential of Roselawn, to continue to promote the arts, and to raise money where needed, to keep the roof on the place."
Paul Tyson
As Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Brock University, Paul Tyson's teaching and publications specialized in Perception, Neuroscience, and Eastern Philosophy. While a graduate student at the University of Waterloo, his interest in visual perception and neurophysiology resulted in research on the application of EEG biofeedback to stress related disorders. While at Brock, a synthesis of knowledge from neuroscience and Buddhism led to several long-term studies of coping strategies utilized by nurses in Thailand and Ontario. After retirement my interests moved towards the visual arts such as artistic photography and painting on palm fronds. As a member of Wainfleet's historical society, I naturally supported the need for residents to preserve Roselawn Centre | 1,619 |
Funny guy Vince Vaughn gets serious in Mel Gibson's 'Hacksaw Ridge'
Bryan Alexander
Drill sergeants factor into a number of fearsome performances in film. Think Louis Gossett Jr.'s Oscar-winning performance in An Officer and a Gentleman or R. Lee Ermey in Full Metal Jacket.
Director Mel Gibson recruited a startling choice to get right up in the faces of his World War II-bound soldiers in Hacksaw Ridge: Vince Vaughn, best known for big-laugh roles in comedies like Wedding Crashers and Dodgeball.
"This isn't Wedding Crashers Vince, this is Sgt. Howell Vince — it's a different animal altogether," says Gibson, whose new drama earned $14.8 million in its first weekend. "People say, 'That's interesting, I never would have thought.' But I thought (Vaughn) was perfect from the first moment."
USA TODAY's Brian Truitt calls Vaughn's performance "a revelation, combining the acerbic wit of his best comedy roles with a tough-guy edge and impressive emotion."
But Vaughn says there's no "conscious" move to dramatic roles. He insists he's just picking scripts and roles that energize him.
"It's more about feeling overtaken by something that makes you a little nervous and you just can't stop thinking about it,<|fim_middle|> Psycho remake and a scene-stealing part in 2007's Into the Wild, which caught Gibson's eye.
The comedy background helps even for Howell, who Vaughn says uses humor (amid plenty of yelling) to train his recruits for battle — including Andrew Garfield, who stars as heroic Army medic Desmond Doss. "When (Howell) is being funny, it's a way to reach these kids," says Vaughn.
Cubs uber-fan Vince Vaughn talks World Series pain and elation
Garfield agrees the humorous edge is effective onscreen, but says it made for difficult moments trying to keep from cracking up. When Vaughn's Howell first ripped into the assembled battalion, "every single actor had tears in his eyes trying not to laugh in front of maybe one of the funniest men on the planet."
Vaughn says he's considering his next role and doesn't rule out a full return for laughs.
"I'd love to do a comedy again," he says. "I just want to make sure going into it, it's something combustible and exciting." | making sure you're stepping into stuff that you're really excited about," says Vaughn, 46.
The shift started when he starred as mobster Frank Semyon in HBO's second season of True Detective in 2015, followed by a forgettable role as a low-level criminal in 2016's Term Life.
The 6-foot-5 actor is still sporting the remnants of the shaved-to-the-scalp haircut he wore as a former boxer in the just-finished prison action drama Brawl in Cell Block 99 (expected out in 2017).
Mel Gibson talks about his troubled past: 'I fed the bullet to the gun'
He notes that he had no game plan when he started in Hollywood in the late '80s. "I thought maybe it would be great, God, if I could be in a movie. I never had any plans of even starring in something."
There have been Army fatigues in his past. One of his earliest roles in 1989 was as an Army motor pool driver on TV's China Beach, followed by an appearance as a "cheering soldier in the crowd" for 1991's For the Boys. Then came decades of reigning as one of Hollywood's most bankable comedy stars. There were occasional dramatic roles, such as Norman Bates in 1998's | 284 |
Poverty Studies Minor
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Poverty is<|fim_middle|> major. Students from a broad range of majors, from humanities to the hard sciences, are encouraged to have informed, critical conversations about what it means to live in poverty, its causes, and how poverty might be addressed and alleviated through individual and institutional actions from a broad variety of perspectives.
As a private liberal arts and sciences university, Furman provides an exceptional environment for multidisciplinary studies, allowing students to find connections between multiple areas of interest. The poverty studies minor includes course options from several different academic disciplines. Small class sizes give students greater access to professors who are among the best in their fields. Our focus on engaged learning leverages Furman's strong undergraduate research, internship and study away opportunities. Visit our campus or request information to learn more.
The poverty studies minor balances coursework and research with real, practical experience. Students will study poverty locally, nationally and globally from a variety of academic disciplines. In addition to coursework, during a fully funded 8-10 week summer internship, students will work directly with people living in poverty, getting to know them as individuals and learning their stories and perspective. As the only minor program at Furman that requires an internship, poverty studies helps students understand the complexity of the issue while also contributing to the efforts of the many organizations attempting to address it at home and around the world.
Poverty has no single cause, and it will have no single solution. As the problem expands worldwide, a wide range of organizations and professionals may find themselves working in some way with populations experiencing poverty.
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"So many of the poverty studies courses, such as American Perspectives on Education and Race and Ethnic Relations, surprised me and opened my eyes, having a permanent impact on my worldview. The experience of then applying all that I learned in these courses to the outside world through the poverty studies summer internship program was truly unmatched."
- Meghan Salm '22
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Like declaring a major, students meet with the minor chair to work out the details.
How many minors can I declare?
There is no limit to the number of minors a student can declare.
Why should I pursue a minor?
A minor program is an excellent way to explore further interests, gain additional skills appealing to future employers, and discover connections between different subjects you're passionate about. Many students find that taking on a minor makes for a more well-rounded and complete educational experience. | among the oldest and most intractable problems faced by humankind. Well over half the world lives in severe poverty, including tens of millions in wealthy countries. The poverty studies minor brings students face-to-face with this reality. The minor combines courses from several different academic disciplines into a secondary program of study meant to complement a student's | 66 |
Tag Archives: 2014 Georgia Open
October 23, 2014 by xpertchesslessons
Knowing When to Fold 'Em
While watching the first board game during the last round of the Ga Open I noticed there was one other game still going and checked it out. This was the game:
Jason Robert Wright (1302) vs Rachel Doman (1139)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Bc5 5. c3 d6 6. cxd4 Nxd4 7. Nxd4 Qf6 8. Be3 Ne7 9. Nc3 c6 10. O-O O-O 11. Rc1 Ng6 12. Nc2 Bxe3 13. Nxe3 Ne5 14. Bb3 Rd8 15. Qd2 Be6 16. Bxe6 Qxe6 17. b3 Rd7 18. Rfd1 Rad8 19. Qc2 b5 20. Ne2 Rc7 21. Nd4 Qd7 22. Nxb5 Rdc8 23. Rxd6 Qe7 24. Nf5 Qe8 25. Nxc7 Rxc7 26. Rcd1 Rc8 27. f4 g6 28. fxe5 gxf5 29. exf5 Qxe5 30. Rd8 Rxd8 31. Rxd8 Kg7 32. Rd1 Qe3 33. Qf2 Qg5 34. Qg3 h6 35. Qxg5 hxg5 36. Rd7 Kf6 37. Rxa7 Kxf5 38. Rxf7 Kg6 39. Rc7 c5 40. a4 Kf6 41. a5 Ke6 42. Rxc5 Kd6 43. Rc1 Ke5 44. a6 Kf4 45. a7 Kf5 46. a8=Q Kg4 47. Qf3 Kh4 48. Qh3 1-0
When looking at the game the Queens had just been traded, leaving White up a Rook and a pawn. The game continued another dozen moves until it ended in checkmate. Granted, these were two lower rated players, but Rachel is a veteran at a young age, having played 174 USCF rated games since her first rated tournament since 2010.
What to make of this game?
Jhonel Baldago Baniel (1912) vs Damir Studen (2373)
Ga Open Rd 5
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 dxc4 5. g3 Bf5 6. Ne5 Nbd7 7. Nxc4 Nb6 8. Ne3 Bg6 9. Bg2 e6 10. O-O Qd7 11. Qd2 Rd8 12. Rd1 Bb4 13. a3 Ne4 14. Qe1 Nxc3 15. bxc3 Ba5 16. a4 Nd5 17. Nxd5 cxd5 18. Ba3 Rc8 19. Bb4 Bxb4 20. cxb4 O-O 21. b5 Rc4 22. e3 Rfc8 23. Rdc1 Qc7 24. Rxc4 Qxc4 25. Bf1 Qc3 26. Qxc3 Rxc3 27. Be2 Kf8 28. Kf1 Ke7 29. Ke1 Kd6 30. Bd1 f6 31. Kd2 Rd3 32. Ke2 e5 33. Bc2 Rc3 34. Bxg6 hxg6 35. Kd2 exd4 36. exd4 Rf3 37. Ke2 Rb3 38. Ra2 g5 39. h3 Rb1<|fim_middle|>c7 Ke7 23. Qb4 Kd8 24. Ne6 Ke8 25. Nxg7 1-0
Once again Reese plays a TN with 6 Bf4. SF plays 6 e5, which could be considered the "normal" move.
Yangyi Yu ( 2585) vs Weiqi Zhou (2585)
Danzhou 1st 2010
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. f3 e6 4. Nc3 Nf6 5. Bf4 Qb6 6. a3 c5 7. Qd2 cxd4 8. Nb5 Na6 9. O-O-O Bd7 10. Nxd4 dxe4 11. fxe4 Nc5 12. Ngf3 Ncxe4 13. Qe1 Bc5 14. b4 Bd6 15. Bxd6 Nxd6 16. Ne5 Rd8 17. g4 h6 18. Bg2 Ba4 19. h4 Nb5 20. Nxb5 Rxd1+ 21. Qxd1 Bxb5 22. Kb1 Nd7 23. Nxd7 Bxd7 24. Rh3 Ke7 25. Rd3 Rd8 26. Qd2 Bc6 27. Bxc6 Rxd3 28. Qxd3 Qxc6 29. Qd4 Qh1+ 30. Kb2 b6 31. Qe5 Qd5 32. Qxg7 e5 33. g5 hxg5 34. Qxg5+ Ke6 35. Qg4+ Kf6 36. Qg5+ Ke6 37. Qg4+ Kf6 38. Qg5+ Ke6 39. Qg4+ 1/2-1/2
Yes – I've Seen All Good People
Tagged 2010 US Championship, 2014 Georgia Open, Alan Piper, Alexey Bezgodov, Caro Kann, Houdini, Joel Benjamin, Komodo, Larry Christiansen, Lasha Janjgava, Neo Zhu, Nikita Vitiugov, Reece Thompson, Stockfish, The Extreme Caro-Kann, The Restless Queen Variation, Weiqi Zhou, Yangyi Yu, Yes
2014 Georgia Open Live Games on Chess Stream
I noticed this post on the forum of the NCCA:
Chess Stream Live Games: 2014 Georgia Open this weekend
Postby Chacha » Thu Oct 16, 2014 7:59 pm
Part of ChessStream going outside aboard, I will be helping Fun Fong to do live games from Georgia Open this weekend:
http://www.georgiachess.org/event-1755372
Live games will be on ChessStream.com as always during the rounds:
http://chessstream.com/livegames/
It is 7 rounds, starting Friday and Saturday options and ended Sunday. Open large group pairing. We have at least 6 players from NC! Watch them playing live! We may have 10+ live games, most from PC Tablets. Anyone wants to join? registration still open onsite before the tournament starts.
After firing off an email to the Legendary Georgia Ironman, I checked the website of the GCA (http://www.georgiachess.org/), since the tournament is being held in Georgia, but did not find anything about a live broadcast, so I surfed on over to the other, newer, GCA website, Georgia Chess News (http://georgiachessnews.com/), and again, found absolutely nothing concerning a live broadcast. I find this strange, indeed, and am flummoxed by the lack of any mention of the Chess Stream broadcast. What is the purpose of a broadcast if no one is aware the games are being shown?
In the event any reader wishes to check out the broadcast here are the round times:
Rounds: 3 day: Friday – 7:00pm, 9:00pm. Saturday – 1:00pm, 4:30pm, 8:30pm. Sunday – 9:00am, 1:00pm. 2-day: Saturday: 8:30am, 10:30am, then merges with 3-day.
Keep in mind the the time control varies considerably:
Rounds 1-2 are G-45, rounds 3-5 are G-90, and rounds 6-7 are G-120. (http://www.georgiachess.org/event-1755372)
The website shows there are 81 advance entries, most of whom are quite young. I do see that former Ga Champion, NM Damir Studen, is in the field, as is IM Ronald Burnett, who did battle at the $,$$$,$$$ Open, leaving Lost Wages with $20,000 after losing the last hurry-up match to FM Kazim Gulamali.
Tagged 2014 Georgia Open, Chacha, ChessStream, Damir Studen, GCA, Georgia Chess News, Kazim Gulamali, Legendary Georgia Ironman, NCCA, Ronald Burnett
2014 Georgia Open: Another Debacle?
At one time the Georgia Open was one of the two premier chess tournaments in the state, with the State Championship being the other "Major" tournament. Because they were prestigious, these were the two tournaments for which players prepared. This year the Georgia Open has been transformed into what some have are calling a "gimmick" tournament. The format is, "7-Swiss System, in one large section similar to the US Open. Rounds 1-2 are G-45, rounds 3-5 are G-90, and rounds 6-7 are G-120." (http://www.georgiachess.org/event-1755372)
The Legendary Georgia Ironman relates that a father of one of his students mentioned the possibility of entering his child to play in the GO next weekend. Tim asked if he had looked at the variable time controls. After checking out the TA, the chess dad said, "I do not think this is the kind of tournament for my child."
Former GCA board member Michael Mulford writes, "I would have considered playing in the Georgia Open…I would have considered it. Then I would have looked at the structure of the event and said "thanks but no thanks". I can see why entries are low, though it's still 2 weeks away. I don't mind it being an open. But rounds starting at 9:00 Friday night and 8:30 Saturday night? That's insane! Especially with a 9am Sunday round after the late Saturday night round. Yes, there are half point byes but one can only take so many. The younger folk can have it. It is also unconscionable to have the second bye be zero point. If I were playing I would have had to take a bye Sunday morning, and a zero there eliminates me. Physical stamina would have forced me to take a bye Saturday night as well, and the only way I could play that late on Friday would have been by taking the day off work.
I applaud them for trying something new and for trying to provide more non-scholastic offerings to fill the void left by the ACC's closure. But I don't think they thought this one through very well."
At this writing there are only twenty-six players registered, all of whom are young. The website shows a cap of 300. (http://www.georgiachess.org/Resources/Documents/2014-2015/GAOpen_asof_oct11.pdf)
Tagged 2014 Georgia Open, GCA, Legendary Georgia Ironman, Michael Mulford | 40. Ra3 f5 41. f4 Rh1 42. fxg5 Rxh3 43. Kf3 Rh2 44. Kf4 g6 45. Ke3 Rh1 46. Ra2 Re1 47. Kf3 Re4 48. b6 axb6 49. Rb2 Kc7 50. Rc2 Kb8 51. Rb2 Ka7 52. Rb4 Ka6 53. Kf2 b5 54. Rxb5 Rxd4 55. Ke3 Rg4 56. Kf3 Rxg5 57. Rxd5 Rg4 58. a5 Ra4 59. Rd6 Kxa5 60. Rxg6 Rc4 61. Rg5 Rc5 62. Kf4 b5 63. Rxf5 Rxf5 64. Kxf5 b4 65. Kf6 b3 66. g4 b2 67. g5 b1=Q 68. g6 Qb6 69. Kf7 Qc7 70. Kf8 Qf4 71. Ke7 Qg5 72. Kf7 Qf5 73. Kg7 Kb6 74. Kh8 Qh5 75. Kg7 Kc7 76. Kf6 Kd7 77. Kf7 Qf5 78. Kg7 Ke7 79. Kh8 Qf8 80. Kh7 Kf6 0-1
Mr. Studen, a former Georgia state champion, needs no introduction. It is more than obvious this game should have been resigned far earlier, as a show of respect for such a strong player. Is it really possible a 1900 player did not know the game was beyond hope after, say, 63 Rxf5? I leave it to the reader to determine when these games should have been resigned.
One of the major changes to the Royal game since it has moved to ever faster time controls is that games are continued long after they should have been given up as lost. Damir Studen must have felt like Rodney "I don't get no respect" Dangerfield. Is it any wonder stronger players have given up the game? How interesting can it be for the best players to be forced to sit at the board playing out a clearly won game? It was not always this way because "back in the day" it was frowned upon for a much lower player to force his much stronger opponent to demonstrate a simple checkmate. There was a time when the time control was move forty and then additional time was added to the clock. The vast majority of games were concluded around move forty because after reaching time control a player would have time to survey the ruins of his position, and would then resign.
What is being taught to the children? Maybe consideration should be given to teaching the of showing respect for ones opponent.
Kenny Rogers – The Gambler
Tagged 2014 Georgia Open, Damir Studen, Jason Robert Wright, Jhonel Baldago Baniel, Kenny Rogers, Rachel Doman, Rodney Dangerfield
Reece Thompson Battles the Restless Queens
In the fourth round of the move first, think later, Ga Open, Reece Thompson faced the veteran Senior Alan Piper and once again faced the Caro-Kann defense, and again drew his f3 sword. The Pipe responded with the currently poplar 3…Qb6, which has scored the best for Black recently, holding White to an astounding 41%! White has scored 56% versus the choice of both SF & Houey, 3…e6. The third most played move, 3…g6, has scored 57%, while the second most played move, 3…dxe4 has been hammers to the tune of 66%!
In his new book, "The Extreme Caro-Kann: Attacking Black with 3. f3," Alexey Bezgodov titles chapter four, "3…Qb6: The Restless Queen Variation." Reece answered with the most popular move, 4 Nc3, which has held White to only 41%. Houdini prefers the little played 4 c3, which has held White to an astoundingly low 31%, albeit in a limited number of games. I have previously seen the set-up with c3 used when Black opts for g6. Alan took a pawn with 4…dxe4. There is much disagreement about how to recapture. In the book Bezgodov writes about 5 Nxe4, "I think taking with the pawn is better." That may be so, but Komodo takes with the Knight, after which White has scored 50% in practice. SF takes with the pawn, 5 fxe4, after which White has scored only 36%. The Pipe then plays 5…e5, about which Bezdodov says, "The whole of Black's play is based n the possibility of this counterblow. Otherwise he is simply worse." Reece played 6 Nf3, the most frequently played move, which also happens to be the choice of both SF & Houey, but it has only scored 32%! GM Larry Christiansen played 6 dxe5, a move not for the faint of heart, but possibly the best move, against GM Joel Benjamin at the 2010 US Championship. In a limited number of games Larry C's move has scored far better, 54%, than 6 Nf3, which is not discussed in the book. After 6…exd4 one Stockfish plays 7 Nxd4, while the other SF plays 7 Qxd4. My antiquated Houdi plays the latter move. The Pipe responded with 's 7…Nf6. At this point Reece played a TN, 8 Bc4. The usual move, 8 e5, is also the choice of SF. Alan responded to the new move with 8…Bc5, with advantage. 8…Bg4 is the first choice of both Houdini & Komodo. After the young man checked the Queen with 9 Na4, the older veteran played 9…Qb4, when both Komodo & Houdini prefer 9…Qa5+. Like Lewis & Clark, the players were now exploring new territory.
Reece Thompson (2116) vs Alan Piper (2055)
Georgia Open Rd 4 Hurry up time control
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. f3 Qb6 4. Nc3 dxe4 5. fxe4 e5 6. Nf3 exd4 7. Nxd4 Nf6 8. Bc4 Bc5 9. Na4 Qb4 10. c3 Qxc4 11. b3 Qa6 12. Nxc5 Qb6 13. Na4 Qc7 14. O-O O-O 15. Bf4 Qa5 16. Bd6 Re8 17. e5 Ne4 18. Qf3 Nxd6 19. exd6 f6 20. Rae1 Rf8 21. Re7 c5 22. Qg3 g6 23. Qh4 h5 24. Rxf6 Bg4 25. Rxf8 1-0
Nikita Vitiugov (2555) – Lasha Janjgava (2479)
B12 Sevan Blue
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. f3 Qb6 4. Nc3 dxe4 5. fxe4 e5 6. Nf3 exd4 7. Nxd4 Bc5 8. Na4 Qa5+ 9. c3 Be7 10. b4 Qe5 11. Bd3 Nf6 12. O-O O-O 13. Bf4 Qh5 14. Qe1 Re8 15. Qg3 Nbd7 16. e5 Nd5 17. Nf5 Bf8 18. Bh6 g6 19. Bxf8 Nxf8 20. Nd6 Re7 21. Rae1 b6 22. Ne4 Qh6 23. Nb2 b5 24. Bc2 Be6 25. Bb3 a5 26. bxa5 Rxa5 27. Nd3 Kh8 28. Ndc5 Raa7 29. Nd6 Qg7 30. Qf2 Ra8 31. Qd4 Nc7 32. Qh4 g5 33. Qd4 Ng6 34. Nxe6 Nxe6 35. Qb6 1-0
Mr. Thompson faced yet another Caro-Kann in the sixth round and his opponent once again had a restless Queen. Neo chose the wrong color pill.
Reece Thompson (2116) vs Neo Zhu (1780)
Georgia Open Rd 6
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There has been 3 years. 3 years of joy and happiness, 3 years of having the most beautiful feeling in life. 3 years since my beautiful daughter saw the light of this world. Happy birthday my love, Irina.
With such a special anniversary should have come a special event, and that was her birthday party. To a birthday party, the key element is of course the birthday cake. It had to be special. It had to be unique. I asked her first what kind of cake she wanted. Her answer was somehow obvious in my mind as well: a doll cake with a pink dress. I was noticing that my daughter liked Tinkerbell movies very much and I thought that it would me nice that the party have a theme. So I was thinking that Tinkerbell was a good idea. A Tinkerbell theme required also a Tinkerbell doll cake. Then I had a<|fim_middle|> event space Atlanta for my daughter's birthday treat. Little one is insisting me to enjoy it with classmates and neighborhood friends. Return gifts, décor, her dress, food snacks, juices, cake and many more things are still to be finalized. | dilemma: how to combine a pink doll cake with Tinkerbell? Should I have done a Tinkerbell with a pink dress... at the limit if my daughter would have insisted so much, yes I would have gone to this option. But I have come with a better idea....what if we would do the cake pink inside. I showed to my daughter a picture of a similar cake in green of the one I wanted to do and she liked it so much that she agreed. I proposed her to make the interior in pink to not ignore her pink wish and she said yes. Perfect!
It had to be perfect so I have to recognize that I had been a bit nervous before. First of all I have found the recipe, a cake with raspberries to insure the pink color inside. The cake should not have been very sweet and not so unhealthy as it was meant to be for kids. A mascarpone cream was my first choice.
Then I went for the options of the dress: marzipan or sugar paste. I have been done marzipan decorations before and I was tempted to try the sugar paste, so I went for this. But also here, I picked not to buy it but to do it myself. The reason was simple: when you look at ingredients of sugar paste that you buy from shops, the list is a bit scary. So I have found the recipe for homemade sugar paste and made a try. The trial went well so I made my decision to go for it.
When the time to make the sugar paste for the cake arrived, the end result was not that perfect as it was for the trial, being a bit too difficult to work with it. Another issue I had was the food coloring. I had a package of food coloring of 8 colors. Exactly the green one was missing. What could I have done with it is still a mystery. So, I had to urgently go for a new one. And the new one was lower on quality than the one I had before in the sense that the pigment was not that strong and I had to use the entire tube for only 1kg of sugar paste. More, even when we were eating it on the cake, our tongue and your lips were turning green. Oh well, I will never buy that brand again but it served its puprose well this time.
So, I made the sugar paste, I made it green and the next day, on Wednesday I did the leaves. Around 250 leaves. In one night, even if it was kept in a sealed container, the sugar paste dried more and it was even more difficult to work with it. It was suppose to be able to store the sugar paste for 3 months in a sealed container, but it was definitely not the case. However, I succeed to make only 250 leaves because it was too late in the evening. I should have done more. On Saturday, the sugar paste became tough and when I was trying to roll it it became granular. I was not able to shape it anymore. In that moment, I simply decided to throw it away. My sugar paste recipe was good only to use it fresh.
Then, the problem was that I needed more leaves. My salvation came from a piece of marzipan that I was having as a reserve in my cupboard. A bit of green and I managed to finish my second cake to decorate. Yes, the second cake, because I made 2. With a big list of guests I thought that one cake was not enough. My plans were right but 2 families cancelled in the last moment because their kids were sick. And finally, I remained with an untouched cake at the end of the party.
On Friday evening, it was the time to bake the sponge cake. I went for a recipe that I did many times. It raised nicely in the oven but the bad surprise was that it went down when cooled. The semi-sphere one looking like an old used hat and wrinkled and the normal one looked like a mushroom. Well, I did not restarted the work and I chose to repair them with the help of the frosting. And it worked well. However, next time I would better try another recipe for the dough that is keeping more its shape after cooling.
On Saturday evening my Tinkerbell doll cake was ready. On Sunday it was the party. However, m story didn't stop here. I safely put the cake inside the fridge and waited for the next day. On Sunday morning I was planning to make it a photo shoot. Just that, when I have opened the fridge the next day I had a shock: a tray of water has leaked over the cake. I noticed that on top of the cake on higher layer in the fridge, a box that was taken from the freezer has condensed and the water leaked straight on the dress of the doll cake. I have tried to repair it with some napkins, but the leaves had a model and it was impossible. Also the leaked water had darken the sugar paste and made it shinny. I had however another option: some remained leaves. I had then to replace carefully the affected leaves and everything was as nothing happened. If the skirt of the doll had been from one piece and not from 200 leaves, the cake would have been compromised.
I may conclude that this cake was quite an adventure. But each one is because I do not do them so often and every time I try a new version, new recipe and new ingredients. The adventure comes from the fact that you never know how it will be in the end.
At the party, kids were impressed with the doll. Parents were impressed of a cake that was not very sweet. But all that matters in the end was that my daughter had a beautiful cake for her 3rd birthday and she loved it.
Here it comes the recipe for one cake.
Defrost the raspberries and put them in a pot.
Press them a bit with a fork and add the sugar.
Mix and put them on medium heat.
Let them simmer and continue to boil them for 15-20 minutes until the raspberry sauce thicken a bit.
Let the pot and the raspberry sauce cool completely.
Cut the cake into 3 or 4 layers.
Mix the mascarpone with sugar until becomes creamy.
Separately, make the whip cream.
Add the whip cream into the mascarpone and stir with a spoon until well combined.
Now, combine the cake: one layer of sponge cake, pour over the raspberry sauce and add the part of mascarpone frosting. You need to divide the quantities depending on how many layers your sponge cake is. Let a part of the frosting to cover the top and the borders. This will also serve to stick the sugar paste to the cake.
The decoration: roll the sugar paste and make a thin sheet. Use a leaf shape to cut the leaves. You can do this decoration in advance or in parallel with your cake. do not leave the cake outside the fridge while you are cutting the leaves as the mascarpone and whip cream will melt. You'll need around 200 leaves for a big Tinkerbell cake.
Take the doll and undress it. Wrap her legs into plastic foil. Use a knife to make a little round whole in the middle of the cake where the doll will stand. Decorate first the top of the doll before putting it inside the cake. Put then the doll inside, standing up of course.
Start making the skirt, by placing leaves one near another on the bottom. Continue until you reach the top. Cut a ribbon on sugar paste to hide the link between the doll and the cake. Put her wings and here it is.
The recipe of the cake was inspired from here. Decoration was inspired from here.
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Mary L. Branski, 78, Bishop St., Watertown passed away at her home on Monday morning, June 20, 2016.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church on Thursday, June 23, at 12:00PM with Rev. Steven Murray presiding and burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. There are no calling hours and arrangements are entrusted with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Watertown.
Mary was born in Rochester on August 21, 1937, daughter of Edward A. and Cecilia Burr. She married Matthew Branski in Webster on August 9, 1958. They relocated to northern NY in 1959.
She enjoyed children as a teacher's assistant at Harold T. Wiley Elementary School for fifteen years. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church and was a member of the American Legion Post 61 Ladies Auxiliary and the Watertown Golf Club where she very much enjoyed playing with her friends.
Mary always put family first. You'd find her on the sidelines for her husband's and son's sporting events and her daughter's pool side. Her family fondly remembers, as players on the lacrosse field, the station wagon horn blowing for goals scored, saves made, and games won. Her favorite pastimes included gardening, spending time on Chaumont Bay,<|fim_middle|>, of Chaumont; as well as many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her two brothers, Edward and George.
Donations in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 7, E. Syracuse, NY 13057 or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences to Mary's family may be made at www.cummingsfuneral.com.
Matt, My thoughts and prayers for you and family.
My condolences to the Branson family. It seem the class of 78 has suffered many losses of late with classmates, their spouses or their parents. Remember all those special times you shared as a family and laugh as you tell your favorite stories it will help you get through these difficult times.
Very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I did not know Mrs Branski, but I know her husband and her son, Mike. Both are the finest people anyone could ever know. Both are people who make our world a better place. Theirs is a wonderful family. Mrs Branski helped build that, and anyone who knows them will continue to be grateful. Thank you, Mrs B.
Coach my sincerest condolences. I will always remember Mrs. Branski in early years when you were making the transition from baseball to lacrosse. She was right there rooting for us with those sons who became lacrosse legends. I am back living in Oregon and am sorry I missed the mass and funeral.
So very sorry for your loss. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.
Matt, my deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family in your loss.
To the Branski family,....deep est condolences on the loss of Mary. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. | cooking, and baking, especially for Christmas with her numerous cookies.
After surviving many cancer problems in the last ten to sixteen years, it was her huge heart that finally gave way. She was an amazing inspiration for everyone – not once did she complain about any of her ailments. She always put everyone else first.
Surviving are her husband of fifty-eight years, Matt; daughter, Cynthia of Chaumont and her children, Maria, Michael, and Victoria; son, Michael and wife, Kathleen, of Black River and their daughter, Elizabeth; son, Mark of Watertown; son, Timothy of Watertown; brother, Leon and wife, Dorothy, of Rochester; sister, Collette Novosielski of Bradenton Beach, FL; brother-in-law, James and wife, Sandra | 159 |
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Single: Manipulator – The Expressionless (2013)
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Artist: Manipulator
Single: The Expressionless
They are all around you—writhing in their own filth, breeding in their own excrement and swimming in nothing but sewage. Nameless, faceless, soulless entities, they surround you—and you don't know why, but you find them absolutely disgusting. No matter where you go, no matter how blatantly you ignore them nor how frantically you attempt to escape them, they follow—whispering, crooning, inciting you to do only one thing: kill. As days turn to weeks, which morph into months and transgress into years, the urges get stronger and more bewildering. The snakes which once seemed to pass around you harmlessly now seem to persuade your every thought. These "snakes," as it turns out, are not snakes at all—they are not animals of any kind. No flesh. No blood. These are your thoughts, and they will haunt you until the very day you die.
This same bitterness, hatred and pure, relentless evil is the very power behind the latest single, "The Expressionless" by Ohio based heavy musicians Manipulator. Packed with pound after pound of progression from their breakout (and already excellent) self-titled EP, "The Expressionless" is every decibel the sound of pure, relentless anger needed to put sin in Cincinnati.
The single begins with drums that pound as hard and pulse as quickly as an eviscerated, still-beating human heart. They kick the song off, accompanied by a grooving, gyrating riff which is slightly reminiscent of the Manipulator we know and love. However, quickly, the groove takes on a more technical and riff-driven atmosphere, as the percussion picks up the pace and starts to prod and poke at the listener's sanity. Finally, the vocals send the song into a state of full-blown aggression. With a much more varied range and infinitely more dynamic and intricate layering and lyricism, Manipulator's greatest single advancement can be found here. "The Expressionless" is home to just about every vocal style in the book—from shrill, high-pitched yells to low, sinister growls, the vocals are dynamic and fit the mood of the song as it progresses from irked to a full-blown state of malevolence. The beauty of "The Expressionless" is just that: it is capable of using a variety of different vocal styles over instrumentation which varies from straightforward and heavy to technical and innovative to paint the entire spectrum of human anger.
Manipulator are able to take the bitterness and hatred from all aspects of the world surrounding them and put it into a three-and-a-half minute long song which the listener won't want to stop listening to. Whether it's the incredible shifts from ambient to acidic guitar, punchy percussion or dynamic and bi-polar vocals, something (if not everything) in the track will wind its way inside the listener's head and urge them to kill.
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Ele<|fim_middle|> – M.A. | venth grade students at Moses Brown generally enroll in Precalculus where, in addition to the traditional curriculum they build strong programming skills. Some students choose to focus on real-world applications of mathematical concepts by enrolling in Algebra III or electives like AP Statistics, Introduction to Statistics, Discrete Math, Macroeconomics, and The Economics of Social Innovation. Some eleventh graders enroll in Algebra II or Calculus, depending on previous coursework.
At every grade level, students are invited to participate in mathematics outside of the classroom including competing on the Upper School Math Team, representing our school in the New England Math League, participating in the annual American Mathematics Competition, and serving as a peer tutor.
Algebra 3 focuses on the real-world applications of mathematical concepts. Students use linear and quadratic functions to run a break-even analysis and mathematically model a business. They learn about the limits of functions, and use functions to explore continuously compounded interest.
AP Statistics follows the curriculum for the Advanced Placement exam given in May, and is equivalent to a half-year of college statistics. Juniors in AP Statistics study experimental design, probability, statistical inference, and data analysis. Every student designs and conducts an experiment to analyze some aspect of life at Moses Brown, and presents their findings to the entire school community.
Johannesburg College of Education – T.T.H.D.
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Information Literacy in ENG2: An Instructor Guide: 2. Developing Assignments and Activities
Overview: What is Information Literacy?
1. Creating a Scaffold
3. Assessing Student Work
The ACRL Framework for Information Literacy
Developed over the past few years with the input of thousands of academic librarians, the Association of College and Research Libraries' (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education incorporated the language and values of constructivist learning theory and critical pedagogy in the creation of a more comprehensive, nuanced, and information-society centered view of the different facets of information literacy.
The tabs below represent each of the six frames of the framework, and include definitions, learning outcomes, and corresponding assignments and activities.
Important Concepts & Corresponding Assignments
Authority is constructed and contextual.
Information creation as a process.
Scholarship as a conversation
Research as inquiry
Information has value.
Searching as strategic exploration
"Information resources reflect their creators' expertise and credibility, and are evaluated based on the information need and the context in which the information will be used. Authority is constructed in that various communities may recognize different types of authority. It is contextual in that the information need may help to determine the level of authority required" (ACRL 2015).
Students are able to:
Understand the differences between different types of information resources
Identify which type of information source best meets their information need
Identify the purpose and audience of possible resources
Deconstruct a Source
Students analyze the parts of different types of persuasive resources on a similar subject (i.e. scholarly articles, magazine editorials, news reports, etc) in order to gain an understanding of the differences between resource types. This could be an in-class activity where each group tackles a single source, or it could be a take-home activity where students compare and contrast two different types of resources.
Deconstruct a Source Worksheet (Temple University)
Walks students through the different components of an information source.
Comparing Different Sources (Loyola Marymount University)
Uses a business topic to walk students through the difference between source types.
Web Source Evaluation: The CRAP Test
The CRAP test concisely outlines ways of evaluating whether a source on the open web is credible.
The CRAP Test Chart
"Information in any format is produced to convey a message and is shared via a selected delivery method. The iterative processes of researching, creating, revising, and disseminating information vary, and the resulting product reflects these differences" (ACRL 2015).
Articulate the differences between scholarly and popular materials
Recognize that information may be perceived differently based on the format in which it is published/disseminated
Choose an appropriate form for their research product based on their dissemination intent
Popular vs. Scholarly
Similar to the "Deconstruct a Source" activity, but narrowed to exploring the differences between popular and scholarly resources, in these assignments, students find a magazine or newspaper article that cites a research study, then track down that research study in scholarly literature. Students then compare the findings of the research study to its discussion in the popular resource. The intention is to guide students toward thinking about the dissemination of scholarly research findings in popular media.
Scholarly vs. Popular Video (UNC-Wilmington)
Discusses the difference between the two types; includes brief description of peer review.
Primary vs. Secondary sources
Students examine primary sources and consider how a particular resource exists within its own discursive framework, and how it can be or has been used in secondary research.
Object Analysis (Loyola Marymount University)
Introduces "archeological" analysis of a primary source. Meant to be used with archival/historical texts.
Primary Sources: Test Yourself (Loyola Marymount University)
Tests students ability to differentiate between a primary and secondary source.
Supporting Inquiry with Primary Sources
Professional development module from the Library of Congress on integrating primary sources into inquiry-based learning.
Information Timeline
If an assignment or activity focuses on contemporary events, discussing the 'information timeline' gives students a sense of how the passage of time effects reportage and analysis of an event.
Information Timeline Graphic
"Communities of scholars, researchers, or professionals engage in sustained discourse with new insights and discoveries occurring over time as a result of varied perspectives and interpretations" (ACRL 2015).
(Begin to) think about themselves as meaningful contributors to a subject's scholarly trajectory
Utilize textual evidence in the service of creating their own original arguments
Recognize the importance of becoming conversant with the predominant ideas, theorists, and vernacular surrounding their researched subject area
Tracking Ideas through Citations
Students chart the evolution of a scholarly conversation through the use of citations.
Citation Mapping
Walks students through using article citations to discover the building blocks of scholarly ideas. (Note: this is specific to a religious studies topic, but can be easily modified for a general studies course)
Wikipedia as Timeline
Wikipedia can be a great teaching tool to demonstrate the different theorists and camps of thinking that contributed to the evolution of an idea.
"Research is iterative and depends upon asking increasingly complex or new questions whose answers in turn develop additional questions or lines of inquiry in any field" (ACRL 2015).
Articulate a manageable research question
Recognize the evolving nature of their research question
Understand and embrace the iterative, fluid nature of the research process
"Information possesses several dimensions of value, including as a commodity, as a means of education, as a means to influence, and as a means of negotiating and understanding the world. Legal and socioeconomic interests influence information production and dissemination" (ACRL 2015).
Cite resources correctly and appropriately.
Understand the concept of and issues surrounding intellectual property.
Develop an understanding of their own 'information privilege'.
Wikipedia Assignment
Students locate an article on Wikipedia which has what they think to be incorrect information and, using a proprietary reference source (such as Oxford Reference), edit the entry and cite the sources they used in that edit.
Wikipedia: Oracle or Minefield? (Loyola Marymount University)
Walks students through examining the differences between Wikipedia and a scholarly encyclopedia. (Note: This particular iteration of the assignment is tailored toward a science research subject, but that can easily be modified.)
Citation Exercises
Students learn citation formats through game-based activities.
MLA Book Citation Exercise
Students assemble the parts of a citation into the correct order.
Exercise: In-Text Citations (Open Commons)
Activity to correct improperly cited resources.
What Comprises Plagiarism?
Students look at examples in order to determine what plagiarism is, why a passage may be plagiaristic, and fix improperly cited writing.
Safe Practices
Includes passages that students determine are plagiarism or not.
"Searching for information is often nonlinear and iterative, requiring the evaluation of a range of information sources and the mental flexibility to pursue alternate avenues as new understanding develops" (ACRL 2015).
Understand how collections of information are organized in order to effect optimal information retrieval
Identify appropriate sources for an information need and navigate those sources effectively
Refine search strategies as necessary
Differentiating Between Databases
Though not at the point at which they are performing program-specific in-depth research, students should become familiar with the breadth of library databases available to them, the differences between those databases, and why they might choose one over another.
Deconstruct a Database (adapted from Temple University)
Students evaluate the structure, interface, and content of different databases.
Best Bet Databases for First Year Students
Novice information-seekers are not typically at the level of content knowledge within their program (or any program for that matter) to be able to parse the jargon-heavy, scholarly work of a discipline. We recommend guiding your students toward multidisciplinary databases that include newspaper and magazine articles in addition to scholarly literature.
Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
Indexes, abstracts and provides selective full-text for a broad spectrum of magazines, journals and newspapers.
Upgraded from Academic Search Premier in 2019.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
An excellent source for background information and getting started on a topic, CQ Researcher encompasses original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. It offers in-depth, unbiased coverage of political and social issues.
Covers a wide range of topics including: health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, the U.S. economy, crime, and civil liberties.
Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature across many disciplines and sources.
(Note: To maximize access to Lehigh resources, when in Google Scholar, go to Settings, then Library links, then type in Lehigh University. If we do not subscribe to an article, this setting will enable a Lehigh Link to obtain the article via interlibrary loan.)
Links to PDFs when available; excellent for finding specific articles or | 1,843 |
IMD Impact Stories · Strategy - Sustainability
IMD EMBA alumna launches an innovative financing mechanism to end TB
Jackie Huh says the IMD Executive MBA program contributed to conceptualizing and strengthening the Stop TB Partnership's most recent initiative
Jackie is the Head of Strategic Initiatives & Innovative Financing at the Stop TB Partnership, which is hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). She completed the IMD EMBA program in 2015.
An initiative that Jackie conceived while participating in the IMD EMBA program was recently launched by the Stop TB Partnership and its partners – a social impact fund for tuberculosis (TB) called Venture Lab (vLAB), which will pool and blend private and public capital to fund innovative projects in the fight against TB.
TB is the new global health emergency and the world's leading infectious disease killer, surpassing even HIV and Malaria. Every 18 seconds, 1 person dies and 2 billion people are infected as the disease is easily spread through the air by coughing and sneezing. As TB predominantly affects the poor and vulnerable, it does not nearly get as much attention or funding as many other infectious diseases. In order to end TB by 2030, substantial innovation will be required across the whole spectrum of TB prevention and treatment, including diagnosis, treatment, adherence, and vaccination.
vLAB and its first innovative project, Accelerator for Impact (a4i), aims to solve for this challenge by (1) supporting the innovators with promising, new TB tools achieve rapid introduction and widespread scale-up; (2) partnering for long-term success by identifying and implementing sustainable business partnerships and opportunities between the innovators and early<|fim_middle|> a new idea to life."
Jackie says that she looks forward to tapping into IMD's exclusive alumni network for guidance and inputs on how to ensure the long-term success and impact of vLAB and a4i.
Find out more about the IMD EMBA experience.
Develop the skills to excel as a senior global leader. The transformative core of the IMD Executive MBA is what makes it truly unique among EMBA programs. You will go far beyond your current situation, discovering new dimensions of yourself as a reflective leader, delivering much greater impact at the personal and professional levels.
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IMD online sustainability program recognized with award
IMD's Winning Sustainability Strategies program has won gold at the 2022 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology awards for its use of technology in delivering education
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IMD names 30 ventures as winners of its annual Startup Competition
Now in its 25th year, the IMD Startup Competition will offer 15 young companies the chance to work with IMD's full-time MBA students, while a further 15 promising startups will collaborate with the three EMBA cohorts.
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Enabling talent to thrive
Having worked in the high-pressure world of IT consulting for nearly two decades, IMD EMBA graduate Yoann Pelé had a clear vision of the workplace environment he wanted to create when he founded Ivy Partners in 2020. | adopter countries; and (3) bringing a return on investment for private and public donors contributing to vLAB.
"The introduction of promising, new tools is essential to end TB by 2030, and innovative financing and strategic partnerships are imperative to accelerate the pace at which these tools can be introduced and scaled-up," said Lucica Ditiu, Executive Director of the Stop TB Partnership.
"The launch of VLAB and a4i will mobilize the best of private and public enterprise to deliver state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments that are essential to ending TB," said Lelio Marmora, Executive Director of UNITAID, one of the UN partners involved in the project.
Jackie began the IMD EMBA program during the nascent inception of the Stop TB Partnership's groundbreaking initiative and project. And there were many parts of the program which she says impacted her thinking and helped shape the development of vLAB and a4i. "The strategy stream was very helpful in that it forced me to pressure test the initiative's and project's concept and assumptions," she said.
Sustainability, one of the building blocks of a4i, was also a stream that enlightened Jackie during the IMD EMBA program. "I only saw sustainability through the environmental lens, but I learned that I needed to consider and integrate the economic and social elements in the project. For example, innovators supported by a4i will need to identify and implement sustainable business partnerships in the early adopter countries that promote and include gender equality and inclusive employment," she said.
Jackie's personal history inspired and motivated her to enter the global health space. Prior to joining the UN, she worked in the private sector for close to16 years, but she found that she wanted to dedicate herself to something more challenging and meaningful. And, due to a chronic health condition Jackie is affected by, she has been and will be on medication throughout her lifetime. "I realized that I had access to proper healthcare and medicines due to circumstances that were based on pure luck and not on merit. I was born into a family that could immigrate to a country where such access was attainable and affordable. When you visit some of the high-TB burden countries and visit the local clinics, the sheer lack of equity that exists in the world takes your breath away," she reflected.
Jackie entered the IMD EMBA program after one of her mentors and supervisors encouraged her to get a professional degree that would help push her career forward. But even though she was working in global health, her supervisor said: "We have enough medical doctors and people with Masters in Public Health. What we need are more people with business skill sets."
The IMD EMBA was an opportune occasion, particularly for the inception of vLAB and a4i, as Jackie would be submerged in a group of great business minds and thinkers. She said: "I wanted to be around problem solvers and that is what I found in the program's fellow participants. For me, it was truly about real world, real learning as I was looking for a path to bridge the way the public and private sector could work together to end TB by 2030."
One of Jackie's biggest takeaways from the IMD EMBA program was to accept and thrive knowing that every day is a learning process. She said: "While I would love to have built the perfect ecosystem before launching vLAB and a4i, the program gave me the necessary confidence and tools to thrive under and effectively address the uncertainties that come with bringing | 715 |
The Internet has changed the way we listen to music. Now, scientists in Europe are working on a smarter way to look for it.
Smarter music browsing. I'm Bob Hirshon and this is Science Update.
If you find a song you like online, it can be tough to find others like it. But a powerful new music browser could help. It's called SIMAC, and it's spearheaded by Xavier Serra of the Pompeu Fabrea University in Barcelona, Spain. Rather than searching for titles and text descriptions, SIMAC analyzes the musical properties of a digital audio track.
So we can search for songs that have either a general concept of similarity, or a specific one, like search for similar rhythms. Or search for similar key signatures. Or search for songs that have the same style.
This could please not only consumers looking for fresh tunes, but also independent musicians, who could get worldwide exposure without building a big name. I'm Bob Hirshon, for AAAS, the science society.
Almost since music has been sold on the Internet, websites have been trying<|fim_middle|> least a helpful clerk at a CD store. Unlike most music browsers, it can analyze characteristics of the music itself, including the tempo (how fast or slow it is), the key signature (which can affect the mood of the music), and the rhythm (be it hip-hop, country, garage rock, or Latin music). If you know a bit about music, you can ask SIMAC to search specifically along any of these dimensions—for example, to find songs with a rhythm like Ne-Yo's "So Sick"—or, to just look for songs that are generally similar.
How can this help independent musicians? Again, think about the differences between SIMAC and a conventional search engine. A website that makes recommendations based on what other people buy or download is usually going to recommend the big sellers (look back to the Ludacris-related recommendations in the first paragraph). As they get more recommendations, those artists get even more popular, leaving the rest of the pack in the dust. But a system that searches by a song's musical properties can give an equal shot to everything in its database, including a demo made in your basement. International music that doesn't have a title in our alphabet can also compete, even though these songs wouldn't come up in a normal text-based search.
Of course, even SIMAC won't be perfect. What sounds similar to a computer program may not sound similar to you. And even if it does, you may or may not like what you find. But it could make music browsing more versatile and efficient for consumers, and fair for musicians themselves.
What are the limitations of most music browsers and search engines?
What are the limitations of SIMAC?
Do you agree that SIMAC might help independent musicians get their music to a wider audience? Why or why not?
You may want to check out the January 27, 2006 Science Update Podcast to hear this Science Update and the other programs for that week. This podcast's topics include: A better way to browse music; sexual orientation in the brain; a great locust migration; the tectonic future of California; why the desert is an Amazon.
To explore the legal aspects of digitized music, see the New York Times Learning Network's lesson Bootleg Bytes. In this lesson, students conduct background research to learn about the positions of different groups involved in the digital piracy debate, then participate in a fishbowl discussion that seeks to find a consensus on the issue.
Read the How Stuff Works article How Internet Search Engines Work for background on traditional search engines. | to make recommendations to their music customers. For example, click on Ludacris Presents Disturbing Tha Peace on one popular website, and it will also recommend albums by Jamie Foxx, Mary J. Blige, and Juelz Santana. If you like Ludacris, maybe you would like these albums, or maybe you wouldn't. Recommendations can never be 100 percent accurate, even from your best friends.
The trouble with Internet music recommendation programs (and recommendations for books, DVDs, or anything else that's a matter of personal taste) is that they're determined indirectly. Usually, they're predictions based on what you yourself have downloaded in the past, and what millions of other people who downloaded the same song have also downloaded. A lot of math goes into making these predictions, and they're certainly more accurate than random guessing. But when a friend tells you about a song you might like, your friend knows what the song sounds like, and what the music you like sounds like. Most music websites, on the other hand, don't know anything about the music itself; they just know about the choices people make.
If you want to browse for music yourself, you're also limited. Almost all music search engines are text-based—meaning you can search only by words that you can type into a computer. Yes, the word might be the name of an artist or song, a style of music, or even descriptive words like "jazzy" or "dark," but if you can't quite put what you're looking for into words, you can waste a lot of time.
SIMAC is an attempt to make music browsing a little more like asking a friend, or at | 343 |
A toddler drowns and a second one is hospitalized after their flotation devices come off at a pool party
By: Tribune Media Wire
A 3-year-old girl is dead and a 4-year-old is hospitalized after their flotation devices slipped off and they went underwater at<|fim_middle|> those drownings occur in home swimming pools.
Drownings kill more children in that age group than any other cause except birth defects, it said. | a pool party in Florida, authorities said.
Harmony Williams was playing in the water at a Tampa apartment complex when she drowned. Witnesses pulled her out and tried to give her CPR, but she was pronounced dead at a local hospital, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said in a statement Tuesday.
Giaonna Chavalier was also rescued and taken to the same hospital, where she is no longer listed in critical condition.
"She is alert, breathing and expected to make a full recovery," police said.
The tragedy happened shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday as a family was hosting a pool party in the apartment pool area attended by about 10 children and three adults.
"While playing in the water, at some point the girls took off their flotation devices," police said. "By the time adults realized the young girls, who could not swim, had gone under the water, several people rushed into help, pulling the girls from the pool and performing CPR until (emergency medical services) arrived."
No charges have been filed following the incident.
Children between ages 1 to 4 have the highest drowning rates, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of | 236 |
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Rink Roundtable: Pre-Postseason
By David Getz Updated Apr 1, 2010, 2:30pm EDT
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[Ed. note: The season's not quite done, and the Capitals still have six games left on their schedule before the postseason gets under way, but the reality is that right now most fans - and most of the players - are eagerly anticipating the second season. Naturally, that includes the Japers' Rink contributors, who sat down to discuss Washington's lackluster play of late, the trade deadline, and how they feel about the team heading in to the postseason.]
J.P.: Alright, let's cut to the chase: panic, moderate concern or no worries over the way the Caps have played lately?
David M. Getz: As a whole, I'm really not worried. At all. These guys are only human, and when you're playing your 75th game in less than six months, the results don't count for hardly anything, and you've gone through the whole season knowing that the real prize isn't going to be contested until spring, it's hard to get motivated.
That said, I haven't been real thrilled with the way the goalies have been playing, but how much of that can be attributed to that pre-playoff lull and/or general poor play is something I'm not sure of. Since it wouldn't surprise me if the answer was "a lot", I'm not hitting the panic button quite yet.
Becca H: I'd fall somewhere between 'moderate concern' and 'no worries'. The way they've played lately has pretty much revealed all of their perceived weaknesses – defense, goaltending and penalty killing – and they look disinterested at times, unfocused at others and basically out of sync with one another. It's troubling to see a team this close to the playoffs getting into such bad habits.
On the other hand, the Caps are basically playing out the string at this point, and doing so without benefit of a full, healthy lineup. Aside from the oft-maligned President's Trophy, they don't really have much to play for – and they're facing teams that have a lot to play for down the stretch. Actually, I'd be more concerned if they were getting blown out in these games; the fact that they're at least launching a comeback and trying to stay in games is promising, because it means they're not completely mailing it in. And the thing is that even at 85-90% they're still picking up points.
My sense last year was that the Caps simply ran out of gas at the worst possible time. Right now it looks like they're consciously holding something back as a result, particularly guys like Ovechkin, and resting guys with bumps, bruises and tweaks now so they'll be 100% by mid-April. A bit troubling, definitely annoying but not something that should cause panic.
J.P.: I'm with you. People point to how the stretch run this year is mirroring that of last year, and while there are notable differences, I'd generally respond with, "So what?" Last year's poor March may have caused the Caps to stumble a bit at the beginning of the Rangers series (or was it a broken rib that caused the stumble?), but the Caps didn't lose to the Penguins because they were disinterested in March. Granted, a slow start in a seven-game series can make for a quick end to the season, but I have to believe that the team will be ready to go when the games matter again.
The reality check here is that the penalty kill is going to continue to stink. But focus should result in better discipline and fewer penalties to kill. The goaltending might be shaky.<|fim_middle|>.
Pepper: Varly looked sharp in the second and third periods last week in Carolina. But other than that, he needs to markedly out-perform Theo down the stretch. I think the #1 job, at this point, is not nearly so much Theo's to lose as it is Varly's to emphatically grab for himself. And I don't put as much blame on Theodore for the three goals against in the first period against Ottawa on Tuesday as some of our readers have. I chalk these up to defensive breakdowns and poor positioning.
JP: What's up with AO, and is there cause for concern with his recent inability to put the biscuit in the basket?
TH: AO has had his slumps, just like every player, but he always comes out of it when it is most needed. I think that adds somewhat to his mystique, in that it is not only the magnificent way he scores, but he seems to score when it is most needed. I have no worries at all about him.
DMG: Obviously I'm not an authority on what goes in Ovie's head, but I will say that there have been a few times in his career - matchups with Crosby and the Penguins when the rivalry aspect really started to get played up, the start of the playoffs each of the last two seasons, the Olympics - where it looks like he's "gripping the stick too tight" as the expression goes, and isn't all that productive. So part of me wonders if he's a little off from Vancouver or from his suspension, and part of me wonders if it's the waiting-on-the-playoffs thing.
In any case, I don't have any doubt he's going to be able to be productive in the postseason. He's simply too good to not come around.
BH: Agreed. I think there are times when he gets stuck in his head, particularly in the games with a lot of hype as D pointed out; at the same time, he's a big game player and loves the spotlight. It's why he eventually became so dominant in that playoff series against the Penguins, and why he's able to put the team on his shoulders when they need it. And it's why there's no reason to doubt that he'll step it up in the playoffs.
But in answer to the question itself…nothing's up with AO. I firmly believe that. In the past when Ovechkin has gone through slumps, he's looked frustrated and annoyed with himself – I don't see that right now. He looks very calm out there, and he's still scoring enough to maintain his place near the top of the goal-scoring and point-scoring leaderboard. Two goals and three assists in his last five games and that's a "slump", I love it.
To me it just seems like he's taking a step back, conserving his energy and getting ready for the playoffs. He's not coasting through games but you're not seeing him barreling through guys ten times a night, either.
J.P.: Along these lines, I think that he tries to do too much at times and at those times doesn't make the best use of his teammates (beauty assist to Alex Semin on Tuesday aside). Look at the Ottawa game, for example - five shots on goal and another 15 that were blocked or missed the net. Against Calgary - where he did score - those numbers are seven and ten. Back a game earlier when he was goal-less against the 'Canes, six and 12. And so on.
To me, the high blocked/miss totals often coincide with the games where he's forcing it a bit and/or relying on his "go to" moves (like trying to cut across the middle at the top of the zone, using the D as a screen on the rush, etc.). He needs to find more space, and the only way to do that is to make better use of his other-worldly pivot and garbage-collectin' right wing.
Pepper: I'm with you, J.P. I see too many uses of the same "go-to" moves. But like the rest of you pointed out, he's been in a slump before and will get out of it, particularly when he's most needed. An October during the 2008-09 season that saw #8 score just two goals and three assists left many of us wondering if defenders had gotten wise to AO's predictable bag o' tricks. Then came an 11 goal, 25 point November.
JP: Nearly a month out, was it a good trade deadline day for the organization?
DMG: Without a doubt, in my opinion. Walker adds depth, Jurcina will if he's healthy, and Belanger gives the team an option that lets them play David Steckel on the fourth line where he can be most effective.
I admit that Joe Corvo has seemed a lot more like a guy nicknamed "Uh-oh" than the solid defender his numbers suggest he'd be, but I still see him as an upgrade over Pothier.
J.P.: I'm going to agree, though the upside at the moment isn't looking quite as high as it did to me three weeks ago. But given the number of players that moved elsewhere and the overall cost to the Caps of the moves they did make, I'm still comfortable with how it shook out.
Of course, the real answer is, "Ask me again in June."
BH: I think it'll still be a few more games before we really know what we have here. Boudreau really only had a few games to rotate guys in and out of the lineup at will before injuries started to pile up and lines/pairings were thrown together with whatever was left. For someone like Belanger, for example, that's meant no stability in terms of who he plays with; as the player with probably the toughest transition systems-wise, that can't be easy.
But the reality is, anytime you can improve the team without giving up a lot, the deadline is a success; how much of a success, as JP points out, will be revealed in June.
TH: Absolutely a good trade deadline. You always worry about what will happen when you throw fresh ingredients into a fairly well-seasoned dish, but GMGM wisely chose the rational, scientific approach to team enhancement rather than splashy, flashy gambles. More Alton Brown than Emeril. And this dish is pretty darn near perfect now. I'm confident the full flavors will come bursting out when the heat is on and it is thrown into the pressure cooker.
Pepper: I think it was a good deadline day when we compare the results around the rest of the league. There was no clear better option at any position amongst the players that were dealt. It's not worth comparing the Caps' deadline day haul to those prized names -- like Dan Hamhuis -- that were so often discussed, when the acquisition price was too high for any GM, not just for McPhee.
And for the record, I find Alton Brown far more entertaining.
JP: Finally, do you feel any different about the Caps' chances to win the Cup today than you did one, two or six months ago?
BH: I'm not sure my feelings about their Cup chances have changed all that much over the course of the season, to be honest. I'm much more confident than I was 6 months ago because 6 months ago we really didn't know what we had yet, but other than that I remain cautiously optimistic - because this team is just such a rollercoaster ride to watch. The minute I start to think they'll never win again, their defense stinks, the goalies are a couple of sieves, they pull it all together and prove me wrong, whether it's just for a few shifts in an otherwise written-off game or a dominant win from start to finish. And then the minute I get overly confident, they remind me that no team is perfect and start passing it directly to the other team or scoring own goals off their rear ends.
It's those moments when everything comes together that keep me leaning toward the "optimistic" side of "cautiously optimistic", though. When they turn it on they just seem unbeatable. Putting aside regular season issues and lack of concentration down the stretch, I believe this team has the pieces to win the Cup and the ability to win the Cup. I think they addressed their biggest need, which in my opinion wasn't an upgrade at any one position but depth everywhere and veteran leadership injected into the room. If it all comes together at the right time - something any winning team ultimately needs to happen - they've got a great shot.
TH: I would say my confidence grows slightly each game, even these last few. What I think is even more significant, however, is that my nervousness is a good deal less than it was before the trade deadline. While I do have the constant slight nagging feeling of impending doom (see 'Sword of Damocles' above), it is not the full-blown "Cardiac Caps" knot of despair I've felt in the past. To sum it all up, I really, really think this team can do it this year.
DMG: Much more confident on all counts. The number of guys who have exceed my expectations this year - notably Fehr, Theodore, Schultz, Fleischmann, and Carlson - far, far, outweighs the guys who I've been disappointed in. Actually, come to think of it, the only guy I can say I've been a little disappointed in is Karl Alzner.
But between the guys who have been pleasant surprises, the trade deadline moves, and the way the lines seem to be building decent chemistry excites me, and I like the Capitals odds as much or more now than I have all season.
JP: Interesting - "much more confident" than you were 3/4 of the way through The Streak? Can't say that I'm quite there with you. At present, I'm confident that this team can beat anyone, but I'm also not sure there's a team they couldn't lose to, whereas during The Streak, they couldn't lose, no matter how hard they tried, and for most of that stretch they were every bit as good as the run would seem to indicate.
Over a best-of-seven, a bunch of teams to whom the Caps could conceivably lose drop out of the thinking, but combine a good team with a hot goalie and the Caps doing themselves in with poor discipline and poorer penalty killing and they may not be able to overcome it, even with all their firepower. On a scale of one to ten in which ten represents the most confident I've felt all season and one is a full-on panic attack, I guess I'd put my confidence at about an 8. Of course I would.
Pepper: I believe that, unlike in any other season in which I've been a Caps fan (since 1989-90), this team has the talent to hoist the Cup. And I believed that all season long, even before the trade deadline acquisitions.
I confess that the question of whether I am more or less confident now than at the start of this campaign in witnessing ultimate victory this June is one that I cannot answer by a rational assessment. For me, it is too much framed with my personal, smudged lens coated with past heartbreaks and broken dreams. When it comes to the Caps in the playoffs, I always dream of glory but expect nothing.
But at least I can say that the dominant skill-set of this team makes those dreams ever more vivid. And for long suffering Caps fans, those dreams must not be deferred a moment longer. | But motivation should result in better puck possession, fewer shots and more active and a more engaged blueline. The biggest problem of late - the slow starts - should all but disappear when the Verizon Center is rockin' and the playoffs finally arrive.
Tuvan Hillbilly: You've all nailed it square on. The guys are playing as if the remaining regular season games mean nothing. And, really, they don't. But while my head tells me that they're kicking back to be able to have more in reserve down the road, deep down inside I have that nagging fear of what Bruce brings up with his faucet metaphor-- if they turn off the mojo (or even throttle it back a bit), they might not be able to immediately turn it back on. Rational or not, I fear that nothing short of the Cup will rid this Damoclean sword from above my head.
Pepper: It took our heroes two games to get to playoff speed last spring. Which led to a seven-game first round series. And which, maybe, led to being a little spent when facing the eventual Cup champion Penguins. But the team is a year wiser, as well as more veteran from the trade deadline acquisitions.
DMG's pointed concern with the goaltending, though, is warranted. I won't pretend to know what goes on in a goalie's mind, but generally it seems more difficult for a netminder to break free from bad habits, poor positioning, lousy puck, or just not feeling it, than for a skater to loose himself from a slogging effort. So this combination trend of our two 'tenders letting in a few softies and being hung out to dry by some lead-footed defensive efforts needs to stop now.
JP: OK, so we're not quite ready to press the panic button on the team... but what about the goaltending? With a couple of shaky outings in a row by putative playoff starter Jose Theodore, has the window opened for Semyon Varlamov to grab that role from him?
DMG: Absolutely. Boudreau's shown that he's willing to switch up who's in net and, like most of us, he probably figures Varlamov has the higher ceiling. Ultimately, given Theodore's history of streakiness and the way Varlamov played last postseason, I'd have to think Theo's on a very short leash.
BH: I think Theo's earned a bit of a longer leash than last year, but I'd agree that Boudreau has more faith in Varlamov, as well.
That being said, I'm not sure the window has opened exactly. Theodore's had two shaky outings but I thought he rebounded nicely (and with little support) from a bad start against Ottawa – something that was to be expected after getting yanked early in the last game. His play after yielding three goals early was what allowed the team to claw its way back into the game and earn a point.
The funny thing is, the team as a whole isn't playing all that great – but Theodore's been one of the best players over the last two months, consistently making the stops he's needed to make and some he shouldn't be able to make. If Alex Ovechkin is allowed to "slump", if Nicklas Backstrom can take a dumb penalty in overtime, if the defense in general can look out of sorts, it only seems fair that we offer the same "playing out the stretch" explanation for the guys between the pipes.
JP: I think it's a little different for a guy like Theo, in part because he tends to run so hot or cold, and in part because he's the goalie; if Alex Ovechkin is cold for the first round of the playoffs, there's a good chance that the Caps can still win. If the goalie isn't (or aren't), I think there's a smaller chance of success.
That said, while the window may be open a crack, the fact of the matter is that Varly has had a save percentage above .889 in just one of his last seven appearances; Theo has been above .916 in six of his last ten. Varly has to have a couple more good starts before Gabby even thinks about switching up his number one netminder, a guy who still hasn't lost a game he's started in calendar year 2010.
TH: The window has absolutely opened up a little wider but it's still not large enough for Varly to waltz through. While JP makes a very valid point with the save percentage numbers, if current trends continue for a few games those numbers could be reversed fairly quickly. I'll even go a bit further than David and say I'm not just ready to not panic, but at this moment I'm fairly comfortable with our goaltending, no matter who is first or second chair. Call it a hunch | 1,003 |
Chalil's Prayer
Ariel Vardy - Senegal
He pushes us through crowded streets, past shouting vendors, ducking through soccer games, and across streets that have a constant flow of traffic. Unmaintained through traffic light, I follow him into the middle of the road, and absorb the moment—a bus almost hits me as it tries to change lanes, dipping into the incoming traffic in the process. We cross into a denser populated part of town. Suddenly he knows everyone, but he cannot stop to say hello. We choose to unleash the ever popular "salam-malecume," not waiting for the required "malecume salam" before continuing on. We follow as he goes through back allies, and into a dark apartment building. We spiral through uneven stairs in dark light, up and up and up until we reach the fresh lighted, open aired roof. The whole village is visually opened up, and the patched roof skyline is colored by clothing lines and couched families.
The journey is made impetuous by our need for an isolated rooftop—high enough off the ground to insulate our Djembe Drum. This is the first time in Chalil's life that anyone has requested to capture his sound. We look at each other. To him I am a professional by the sheer fact that I am holding a working laptop, real microphone,<|fim_middle|> natural casual Pulaar, so I do not know what he is saying. What he says clearly brings him joy. It's the way of pronouncing words where you know someone is smiling without looking up.
The following days I was quite antsy to get a translation, what words exited my friend so much he stopped singing? What language did he say it in? I came there to make music with him, and I let him run free with his unsuppressed freedom of speech, and freedom of attention. Days later I found out what he was saying.
"My marabou is a profit of Islam, he is great. He goes to the ocean, he goes to the ocean, he goes to the ocean, he goes to the ocean. He is clean, he is clean. Islam is great. Music is great. He goes to the ocean, he goes to the Ocean. God is great. Let's go to the ocean."
At first I only saw these words as eclectic and bizarre at best, and overall totally meaningless. But I have let this story sink in with me, and have since changed my mind. I think he felt such a strong sense of being in the moment, his mind buckled, and the filter broke, and words started coming out free formed. The exact words he used no longer mattered, because he meant it. The moment was holy to him, so he spoke from his soul instead of from his brain. His intention came through in his words, when his words didn't quite come through. So afterwards, when I let him hear the sound track– very random drum beats being played over each-other, on top of offbeat and eclectic words– he heard a prayer to god, and he loved it.
Senegal - 2013
Ariel Vardy is creative, and thoughtful; passionate for expression, and endurance experiences. When he puts his mind to something, he works towards it diligently, and achieves it with purpose. In the arts, he and his band produced and sold a full-length album of their own music produced by themselves. At school, he was part of the administration of three clubs, most notable being in the Gay Straight Alliance, with which he held a leadership position for three years. He passionately feels that all people should be treated with the same respect, no matter their background, values, or orientation.
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Partners & SupportersGap Year ResourcesStore | and I have open a program with an overwhelming number of buttons. I see a cheap mic, normal computer with a free software installed, but I am also aware of his impression. I watch the glow in his eyes as he holds my cheap microphone. "I love music, I need music" he says as he readies his body in his chair. This is a paragraph of English for him, he knows neither English nor French, and I can only communicate with him in broken Pulaar, which quickly spills into French and English attempts at vocab when communication breaks down. Still, the microphone is a universal object to a musician, and his hand's grip shows his obvious awareness of its power.
"I am byfal," he explains, "all Senegalese listens to our music." He does not know that I have heard of the Byfall—An offshoot of Islam known for Rasta haircuts, straggled teared and requilted clothing, and often beggars or loiterers. Now I was to see firsthand the passion he had for God and Touba and music. He laughed out loud as he played the drum, singing even after I insisted it would affect the quality. The idea of playing and not singing was absurd. I was later to find out the songs were all prayers and psalms, thus weaving his religion even deeper into the music.
The vivid reds and dark blues from the unraveling sunset absorbs into the corners of my eye, as he finishes up the two overlaying djembe parts. The sound is a bit little random to me, but I let him continue, so I can watch it all fall together. Each word was pronounced with love and intension. As he sings he bobs his head, swaying his hand upward, and looking passionately at the sky. But about two minutes in, he makes a drastic change. He probably has never been given such individual spotlight attention before, (this is another major culture difference: Americans value individual attention, and Senegalese value communal attention). To have the undivided attention of my editing skill, microphone, to not have to share, or compromise his bottled up energy— I follow his facial expressions, as they are akin to watching the colorful pallet of emotion a little kid would show when discovering a foreign toy. Suddenly he stops singing, but his low eye brows and scrunched face makes me know not to stop the take. He stares at the microphone, as his head keeps bobbing. He tilts his head to listen in closer, keeping silent. Then, out of nowhere, he starts rapping, no, talking it seems. He gains more confidence in his voice as he goes. He starts repeating words, but with the utmost intention. He is at home, speaking his | 566 |
UK B-Ball Uniforms
Meadow Birthday Celebration 2020
Secretariat Inspiration for New University of Kentucky Basketball Uniforms
Upon hearing the powers that be at Nike and Kentucky left an eighth square blank in the waistband of their new uniform shorts, Penny Chenery leaned over a whispered in Billy Gillispie's ear.
"No pressure," Chenery said.
All Gillispie could do was laugh. Kentucky unveiled its new uniform ensemble at a no-expense-spared VIP event on Friday and where it was revealed that the shorts included all seven of the Cats' national championship years plus a box for the next one the message from Chenery was perfect. The owner of super horse Secretariat knows what it's like to have a whole world watching.
"You have no idea how much of a fan of yours I've been forever and your horse," Gillispie told Chenery when he stepped to the podium. "I was 14 years old when he won the Triple Crown and I remember exactly where I was that day. I can still remember them saying 'He's moving like a tremendous machine.' What a great champion he was."
Drawing inspiration from Secretariat's distinctive silks and the Commonwealth's deep-rooted love affair with thoroughbred racing, college basketball's winningest program set out to develop a uniform both unique and inspirational. The 18-month process culminated in a star-studded affair on Keeneland Race Track's grounds that featured all seven of the Cats' national title trophies and four lockers full of new UK gear.
The uniform is the product of "two iconic brands" working together, UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart said of Kentucky basketball and the sporting goods company Nike. "Then when you add the greatest horse of all time, it's a pretty neat trilogy."
It was the perfect prelude to Big Blue Madness, set to take place just<|fim_middle|> went into the design of the new uniforms. The tighter fitting tops and longer shorts are 18 percent lighter than last year's model, but the attention to detail was stunning.
The uniforms have a muted checkerboard pattern designed to evoke images of Secretariat's blue and white checkered silks storming down the lane in the 1973 Belmont Stakes. There are also two tributes to the late Bill Keightley – a black 'K' in the word 'KENTUCKY' and a small black vertical patch that reads 'Mr. Wildcat' in script.
The entire team entered the event wearing the full ensemble, complete with royal blue shoes that they will wear this season. As for that empty box, well Gillispie had a message for Mrs. Chenery as well.
"Our goal at Kentucky basketball is to fill in that last box," Gillispie said.
Chenery knows the feeling.
Article and photos courtesy of Matt Drummond, Cats Pause and Lexington Herald-Leader | hours later at Rupp Arena.
"I'm amazed at some of these things," Gillispie said. "We are going to have 24,000 fans at (Madness) and Secretariat one time before his last race was training at Aqueduct, very synonymous with our (Madness), and he had 33,000 people come out to see him on a non-racing day. What he did was, and what Kentucky has always done, is inspire greatness."
Nike's creative team, led by a Corbin native, gave a 15-minute presentation on what | 123 |
Last Saturday, the entire world watched as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry exchanged vows in the hallowed halls of St. George's Chapel, and to be honest, we're still not over it. While novels could be written about the minute details of the newly minted Duchess of Sussex's Givenchy dress, veil, and wedding makeup, we're turning our attention to the ceremony itself. Considering that Meghan Markle's minimalist choice of wedding dress (designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller) will undoubtedly influence brides' dress selection for years to come, the same can be said for the couples' choice of wedding cake, flowers, bridal party, and the like.
In addition to our own observations, we tapped the wedding trend experts at The Knot, Zola, Martha Stewart Weddings, and WeddingWire for insight as to which royal wedding trends will make a consistent appearance for years to come. Expect to see the following five trends at weddings near and far in 2018 and beyond.
Second only to Meghan and Harry themselves, the beautiful green archway, designed by florist Philippa Cr<|fim_middle|>-friendly.
Compared to the overflowing, statement-making wedding bouquets of years past, Markle's was surprisingly demure. But Amy Conway, editor in chief of Martha Stewart Weddings, expects other brides to take note, focusing more on the sentiment and less on the pomp and circumstance. "Big bouquets—armloads of flowers, trailing to the ground—have been in style for a few years now. I have a feeling we'll be seeing them shrink," she told MyDomaine. "Meghan's dainty clutch of white blooms was sweet, elegant, and romantic (especially because Prince Harry picked some [flowers] for it himself).
Brides may also borrow the idea of adding meaningful flowers to their bouquets; it's lovely a way of honoring family members or your heritage."
After weeks of speculation as to who would be in Markle's bridal party, the Duchess of Sussex opted for an unofficial maid of honor, good friend Jessica Mulroney, and embraced a junior bridal party of bridesmaids and page boys per royal tradition. She included Mulroney's children in the wedding party as a subtle nod to her maid of honor.
Considering the headache that selecting bridesmaids, a maid of honor, groomsmen, and a best man can induce for the bride and groom, opting for an alternative could be a realistic, stress-free option for modern couples. "The rules of wedding parties are definitely changing. It's not just about having five girls and five guys stand evenly in a row," adds Spector from Zola. "It's more about being surrounded by the people you love the most. Couples today are having men of honor and best women—really, anything goes."
Both Harry and Meghan weren't afraid to depart from tradition and embrace what they truly wanted in a wedding, even in high-pressure circumstances. The two chose to add personal, albeit nontraditional, touches throughout the ceremony and reception, starting with Markle's empowering solo walk down the aisle.
The Duchess of Sussex also made a point of presenting herself to Prince Harry at the altar, as opposed to having someone "give her away," per tradition. She broke royal protocol once again when she gave a speech at the reception, addressing the 200 guests directly and thanking them for attending. As for Harry, he has decided to wear a wedding ring, unlike his brother Prince William, his father, and his grandfather before him.
Harry and Meghan's willingness to embrace their uniqueness as a couple, even under such harsh, global scrutiny, makes them a modern pair. The societal norms that once served as a road map for couples' wedding plans have been slowly unraveling for years; even something as simple as mismatched bridesmaids dresses is a departure from tradition. "I think Meghan and Harry are an inspiration to many couples about how they can be free to interpret age-old wedding customs in their own way," adds Spector.
"Maybe that means walking yourself down the aisle or having multiple clergy members marry you. Couples should make their wedding feel like them."
Is Your Favorite Rug Trend Ready to Retire? | addock, immediately caught our eye while watching the live ceremony. We were struck by the liberal use of green, which is a departure from the installation-like, solid-floral backdrops seen at countless celebrity weddings and celebrations.
Esther Lee, senior news editor at The Knot, surmises that this trend isn't going anywhere. "Couples will likely ask for more organic and fresh arrangements and décor—in line with what was seen at the royal wedding," she told MyDomaine over email, adding that the "overwhelming textured range of greenery, from deep forest moss hues to lighter pops of green," was all sourced from nearby Windsor Great Park.
This prediction falls in line with Zola's wedding trend survey, which found that over one-third of couples plan to incorporate greenery into their wedding décor in some way. "It's going to be everywhere this year," said Zola's Director of Brand Marketing Jennifer Spector, adding that she expects to see full-blown greenery walls and photo backdrops. "Plants and succulents are usually less expensive than flowers, so this is a beautiful way to save a bit of actual green."
Aesthetics and affordability aside, this trend is also markedly sustainable. "The use of greenery with pops of wonderfully lush white garden roses, magnificent peonies, branches of beech, birch, and hornbeam were all part of the high-fashion florist's original plans to include only locally sourced elements," adds Lee. "It was a true organic nod to the wedding day décor."
Gone are the days of extravagant wedding cakes with intricate frosting and multiple tiers stacked on top of one another. Harry and Meghan opted for a four-tiered, deconstructed cake made with elderflower syrup from the queen's own elderflower trees, a lemon curd filling sourced from the Amalfi coast, and an outside layer of Swiss meringue buttercream frosting. The exterior was topped with peonies and roses, and Lee thinks it's a winning combination. "Couples, pastry chefs, and bakeries, prepare: The fresh floral decorations against white buttercream will again have its defining moment," she declared.
The couple's careful selection of elderflower and lemon curd also speaks to a growing trend toward unique and unexpected flavors. "Inventive, mouthwatering flavors (think fig and honey cream or champagne and strawberry) are on the upswing for food-adoring couples," Lee notes. "Claire Ptak's cake really appeals to Markle's food-loving background—she ran the blog The Tig—and likely her desire to serve her guests something delicious."
Most importantly, WeddingWire's Anne Chertoff points out how easily replicable this trend is. "For couples looking for an untraditional way to have their wedding cake displayed, they can consider [having it] deconstructed," she told MyDomaine. "Meghan and Prince Harry's wedding cake … can easily be re-created with any flavor, icing style, and decoration." Plus, we'd guess that it's probably more budget | 619 |
Les Nuits facétieuses (titre original : ) est un film italien de<|fim_middle|>chi : Alfonso d'Este
Magda Konopka : Fiametta
Omero Antonutti : le capitaine
Paolo Bonacelli : messager des Borgia
Gigi Ballista : Luca di Montemerlo
: Baccio
Ida Galli : Angelica
Glauco Onorato : amant de Fiammetta
: Lapo, le complice de Uguccione
Dante Posani : Piero di Basta
: Messer Bindo
Renato Malavasi : Guidobaldo Rangone
Daniele Vargas : Fortebraccio da Montone
Quinto Parmeggiani : amis de Luca di Montemerlo
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Film italien sorti en 1966
Comédie érotique italienne
Film à sketches italien
Compilation de courts métrages
Film réalisé par Armando Crispino | Armando Crispino et sorti en 1966.
Les sources d'inspiration proviennent de certaines de 75 nouvelles des Nuits facétieuses écrites par Giovanni Francesco Straparola au cours des années 1550.
Synopsis
Dans le premier épisode un noble devient l'amant d'une femme emprisonnée ; dans le second, un faux pape encourage les rêves érotiques d'une jeune fille et dans le dernier, lors d'une blague entre amis, une fausse Lucrèce Borgia est découverte en une ambiguë position amoureuse avec un peintre au service d'un faux duc d'Este.
Fiche technique
Titre original : Le piacevoli notti
Réalisation : Armando Crispino, Luciano Lucignani
Scénario et histoire : Steno, Sandro Continenza, Armando Crispino, Luciano Lucignani
Directeur de la photographie : Leonida Barboni, , Gábor Pogány
Scénographe : Pier Luigi Pizzi
Montage : Marcello Malvestito
Musique :
Costumes : Pier Luigi Pizzi
Production : Mario Cecchi Gori
Maison de production : Fair Film
Genre : Comédie érotique
Pays :
Durée : 117 minutes
Date de sortie :
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Distribution
Vittorio Gassman : Bastiano da Sangallo
Gina Lollobrigida : Domicilla
Ugo Tognazzi : Uguccione dei Tornaquinci
Adolfo Celi : Bernardozzo
Eros Pagni : un soldat
Gigi Proietti : maréchal Mario di Colli
Carmen Scarpitta :
Maria Grazia Buccella : Lucrezia Borgia
Hélène Chanel : épouse de Luca di Montemerlo
Luigi Vannuc | 415 |
Paris in the spring is living up to every single rumour I've ever heard about it and so much more. When the sun shines here, it genuinely feels like heaven on earth; Parisian's come alive, bars are crammed and wine is everywhere. You don't even have to do anything, it's simply enough to just walk and watch life pass you by.<|fim_middle|> could physically squeeze into three days. Since then I've loved Paris and everything about it, I never thought in a million years I'd be living here, doing my shopping on the Champs Elysées and eating in bars with a view of the Notre Dame. It's funny that I landed here by chance too, but I'm thankful for the best bit of fate that's been handed to me so far.
I wouldn't change anything right now. Paris is simply indescribable. | All the tiny little backstreets with one-off shops, all the cafe's with the doors thrown wide open bursting with chatter and cheese. And there's just people - people everywhere. People trying to sell you stuff, people lying in the sun, people jumping on the metro, people in bars, people on bikes, people everywhere. It's amazing. This city is amazing. It's so ridiculously full of life when the sun shines and it's so incredibly beautiful.
This weekend, we unintentionally walked past the Moulin Rouge while looking for a cash point for cocktails. Stumbling upon such a world famous landmark by accident is just so typical of Paris, you can walk for under 30 minutes and see about a million incredible places you've read about in books. That evening, we went out for drinks and as it was so warm we decided to walk the slightly long distance home while half of Paris slept and the other half were loudly filling every single bar we came across. We wandered inadvertently past the Louvre and it suffices to say that being able to walk home after a night out and pass one of the worlds most famous museums is a feeling like no other. Last Friday we had a drink in a cafe boat on the Seine while the sun started going down and today we took a picnic and sat under the Eiffel tower and lazed around all afternoon in the sun eating strawberries; it doesn't sound enough to say that living here is the biggest blessing.
It's is a bubble, a little dream bubble of everything that makes me happy. I'd dreamed of coming here for years and years until my parents took me for a long weekend almost four years ago. We stayed in a little hotel in Porte D'Orleans and ate breakfast in a bistro next door before seeing as much as we | 366 |
Jesus has always existed. He existed before the creation of the universe with his Father and the Holy Spirit (John 8:58). In fact, the universe was spoken into existence by Jesus (John 1:3). Everything in all creation was created by Jesus and for Jesus. Currently, everything in the universe is being held together by Jesus (Col. 1:15-18). He is Lord over all. No person, creature or being can take his ranking or title as Lord. He stands apart and alone from all others. His very nature and work declares that He is Lord over all.
As Jesus walked on this earth, he proved to the disciples and the crowds again and again that he is Lord over all creation. He set himself apart from all other teachers, religious leaders and miracle workers. When the disciples were in a storm on the lake, Jesus simply got up, rebuked the storm, and the storm died down (Mark 4:39). He showed his dominance over the physical elements. Then, when their boat reached the other side of the lake, they were met by a demonized man. Jesus showed his power over the spiritual creation by casting the demons out of the man, sending them into the pigs. The man was restored and sent as a missionary to the Decapolis region. Jesus crossed back<|fim_middle|>? Does Jesus want us to keep asking for proof or just to believe? | over to the other side of the lake and was met by a crowd. He healed a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years and raised a little girl from the dead. Jesus showed that he is Lord over the physical body, over sickness and even death.
Even after experiencing all of these "proofs" of Jesus' divinity, the disciples still struggled to believe that Jesus is Lord over all. They waffled between unbelief and belief much of the time. Jesus spoke to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:27-28 NIV). Along with Thomas, we need the revelation that Jesus is Lord over all creation, including our lives.
Is there any part of the universe that Jesus is not Lord of? Does it seem that Jesus is Lord over all? Why or why not?
Is it difficult to believe that Jesus is in control of a certain area of your life? Do you wrestle with believing in his power?
Do you need more proof, like Thomas, that Jesus is really Lord | 244 |
I know, this post on Rishil and my vacation from July is<|fim_middle|>yster Bar and had the best time with the bartender learning about the differences between the different kind of oysters. He taught us about shell shape, color, how to shuck them, and what we should be tasting with each kind.
Oysters, fries, and wine, what more could you want?? By this point it was about time for us to take the train to Seattle, so we rounded up our bags and headed to the Amtrak station.
The train ride was honestly one of the highlights of our trip. I've never seen views like that and getting to experience them as the sun set was magical. If you can, ask for a seat on the right side of the train so you too can experience them.
As the sun finally set, we pulled into the Seattle train station sleepy but ready for our next adventure!
For those of you that have been to Vancouver, have you tried the things on our itinerary? Was there anything we should go back to try? | embarrassingly late. It's no longer summer (or fall for that matter); holiday parties are in full swing, the thermostat reads 35 degrees when I leave for work in the morning, and daylight is dwindling every day. In a way, I'm glad I waited to post this so I can remember what a great summer we had, and hopefully you all take a few minutes to relive any vacations you had.
I contemplated keeping Vancouver to ourselves and not taking the many hours it usually takes to write up a post on everything we did, but then I remembered the baskets of fresh fruit from Granville market, the bike ride along Stanley Park through staggering trees, the most invigorating massage I've ever had, and the jaw droppingly beautiful train ride from Vancouver to Seattle, and I knew I couldn't not share this. The itineraries take us so long to plan, so if you're considering traveling to Vancouver we've got you covered with every activity you could want!
Rishil and I arrived in Vancouver after a short flight from Portland, and went straight to our Airbnb downtown. I think if we were to do it again we would have stayed in Gastown (more on that later), but our downtown apartment was centrally located so we had no complaints.
For our first day in the City we walked to Granville Island, since Rishil learned that they are known for a massive market.
We arrived at Granville Island Public Market and found fresh pasta, exotic fruits, flowers, and my personal favorite, the salmon jerky. Do not leave without trying this! The salmon candy may sound bizarre, but it's the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
The restaurants inside the market are amazing as well. This platter of German sausage, pierogies, and sauerkraut filled us up for an adventure packed day ahead.
Next we cabbed over to the gorgeous (and massive) Stanley Park. There's a bike rental app available, which I highly recommend, as we were able to bike around the island and see everything on our list.
There's a bike path that goes around the entire island, so we took that the majority of the way around and were rewarded with incredible beachfront views. We took another path into the center of the park to see the trees and head for happy hour (surprise surprise).
This also gave Rishil a chance to show off his sweet moves on the bike, please see above.
We biked over to the Rose Garden inside the park, spent a few minutes there, and then had happy hour at Stanley's Bar and Grill.
After a beer we were hungry and biked over to Miku for dinner since we saw it had fantastic reviews.
They're known for their pressed sushi and the green tea opera cake, but unfortunately the former didn't impress us. The pressed sushi had the rice to fish ratio as way off, but the green tea cake was definitely worth trying.
There's also fantastic waterfront views if you happen to get a table by the window.
We decided to explore Vancouver a little more and head to Gastown for a night cap. Gastown is known for the steam clock, and has an impressive selection of cocktail bars.
We went to The Diamond and enjoyed the view while sipping on cachaca with pineapple and jalapeno honey, but if you're in the area also check out Prohibition and Revel Room. After a very full day we dragged ourselves home and slept very well!
The next morning we grabbed an acai bowl and decided to follow up on our pact we made in New York City to try a massage place in every new place we visit. So, after a quick search we ended up at Leelawadee Thai Spa.
We decided on a couples Thai massage and it was heavenly. The Thai women who performed our massages were so kind, and it was the best blend of traditional massage as well as stretching. We emerged blissfully relaxed and ready for a snack.
Rishil and I love oysters (especially happy hour deals!) so we walked over to Fanny Bay O | 826 |
Browsing the wine selection at most any store can be daunting. There are hundreds of options lined up with clever names and alluring labels which make for an altogether tempting and confusing experience.
There are dozens of varieties to choose from, all at wildly different prices. Is that $23 bottle of pinot noir really better than the $13 one? Would I even like shiraz? Is a 2013 vintage better than a 2017? Would I know the difference between a glass from a $45 bottle of red from a wine cellar and one filled from the box in the pantry?
Click through to read more about bottles of bubbly you'll love for under $20.
Every month<|fim_middle|> a nightclub. The admin should send a list of expectations to all new members.
Line up hosts several months to a year in advance, and post a calendar for the group. Try to keep the day consistent (like the second Saturday of every month).
The group can pitch in for a bunch of shared, inexpensive wine glasses. Dollar stores have a decent selection. The group's leader can lend the glasses to that month's host.
So, next time you're standing in the store aisle, considering a new wine but unsure of what to purchase, or maybe out at a restaurant hemming and hawing over the price of a fancy bottle, consider committing to a wine club instead. You might just find that you save a few bucks and make a few friends in the process.
Click to read more about fine wine and other investments worth more than gold. | , someone in my neighborhood hosts our wine club. About 30 to 40 people show up on a Saturday evening with a bottle of wine each and a small appetizer per couple. Within an hour, no fewer than six varieties are opened up, and a buffet of wine and food is spread out before us. Ours is more of a social club than one where we discuss the finer points of wine to improve our palate, but it does make for an easy way to sample styles and vintners.
Early into last month's gathering, there were bottles of chardonnay, moscato, petite sirah, cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir. I even sampled a rosé later on. I like to pour an ounce or two of each bottle that interests me, rather than a full glass. It takes two or three tastes to decide how I feel about a wine anyway, and by that time my glass is ready for a refill. I've found several wines I enjoy that I would not have picked up myself.
My wife and I save money compared to going to a restaurant and ordering wine, as the markup there is significant. We also don't buy a bottle from the store for just ourselves only to find out we don't like it and have wasted our money. With the club, I feel confident buying different wines because everyone else will help me sample them. What's better, with the wine club we get to meet great people who quickly become friends, which is not a bad way to spend a Saturday, in my opinion.
Have a carafe of water for your guests. It not only helps keep people hydrated but lets them cleanse their palates between drinks.
Put the wine and food in different areas, if possible. Crowds will gather around both.
A private Facebook page is a great way to share event information and screen attendees. You want a neighborly gathering, not | 386 |
A star studded cast in Agatha Christie's thriller
Audiences in Oxford are in for a star-studded story of passion, mystery and revenge as Susie Blake, Joe McFadden and Sophie Ward lead the cast in a brand-new production of Rachel Wagstaff's acclaimed adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd. The production, directed by Philip Franks, will be touring the UK in 2022, coming to Oxford Playhouse from Mon 10 to Sat 15 October.
The Mirror Crack'd is a thrilling tale of love and vengeance, and Rachel Wagstaff's adaptation of Christie's classic novel brings real emotional depth and psychological insight to the story.
1960s England and a wind of change is blowing through the land.It has even reached the sleepy village of St. Mary Mead. There's a new housing estate to make the villagers curious and fearful. And even stranger, a rich American film star has bought the Manor House.Jane Marple, confined to a chair after an accident, is wondering if life has passed her by. Then there is a vicious murder, and Miss Marple must unravel a web of lies, tragedy and danger.
Susie Blake plays Miss Marple. She is best known for playing the Continuity Announcer in Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV, as well as her regular roles of Bev Unwin in ITV's Coronation Street and Hillary Nicholson in BBC's Mrs Brown's Boys. She has recently appeared in series one and two of Kate & Koji (ITV), Not Going Out (BBC One) and The Real Marigold Hotel (BBC One). Her films include Fierce<|fim_middle|> Paul Bettany, BBC/HBO Max's Troubled Blood, and This Sceptred Isle, playing the role of Rachel Johnson, opposite Kenneth Branagh's Boris Johnson. Other TV credits include Land Girls, Holby City and Heartbeat. For the past four years, Sophie has hosted the European Diversity Awards and works closely alongside Stonewall.
The full cast has recently been announced with Susie Blake as Miss Marple, Sophie Ward as Marina Gregg, Joe McFadden as Jason Rudd, Veronica Roberts as Dolly Bantry, Mara Allen as Cherry Baker, Sarah Lawrie as Ella Zielinsky, Jules Melvin as Heather Leigh, David Partridge as Cyril Leigh, Oliver Boot as Chief Inspector Craddock, Lorenzo Martelli as Guiseppe Renzo, Chrystine Symone as Lola Brewster and Holly Smith in the ensemble.
The production will be directed by Philip Franks (Barnes' People, The Haunting of Alice Bowles, The Habit of Art, The Croft and A Cold Supper Behind Harrods) and designed by Adrian Linford, with lighting design by Emma Chapman, sound design by Max Pappenheim and casting by Ellie Collyer-Bristow CDG.
The UK Tour will be produced by Alastair Whatley and Tom Hackney for The Original Theatre Company. The Original Theatre Company recently won a Critics' Circle Award for their outstanding contribution to British Theatre during lockdown.
The Mirror Crack'd at Oxford Playhouse is sponsored by The Randolph Hotel.
The Mirror Crack'd
Playing at Oxford Playhouse from Mon 10 to Sat 15 October
The acclaimed stage version of the nation's favourite film tours to Oxford
Oxford Playhouse starts exciting Spring 2023 season
Jamie Chapman Dixon appointed as Oxford Playhouse Interim CEO | Creatures and Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?!. Her theatre credits include Fisherman's Friends: The Musical (Hall for Cornwall), Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (UK Tour), My Fair Lady (Grange Festival), Grumpy Old Women Live 2 & 3, When We Are Married (West End), Pygmalion (Chichester Festival Theatre), Madame Morrible in Wicked (West End) and Belinda Blair in Noises Off (National Theatre).
Joe McFadden, known to many as Strictly Coming Dancing champion 2017, plays Jason Rudd. His television credits include Raffaello Di Lucca in Holby City from 2014 to 2020, Alistair in Casualty in 2009, PC Joe Mason in Heartbeat from 2007 to 2009, Jack Marshland in Cranford, Dallas in Sex, Chips & Rock'n'roll, Prentice McHoan in The CrowRoad and Gary McDonald in The High Road. Theatre includes Priscilla-Queen Of The Desert, Torch Song Trilogy (Menier Chocolate Factory), She Loves Me (Chichester Festival Theatre), Rainbow Kiss (Royal Court Theatre), How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (Chichester Festival Theatre), Aladdin (Old Vic Theatre) and Rent (Shaftesbury Theatre, London).
Sophie Ward has most recently been seen in the BBC's A Very British Scandal opposite Claire Foy and | 318 |
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Oh my, we had the best Labor Day weekend this<|fim_middle|> a fantastic summer so far!
A few weeks ago I had the honor of taking her senior photos, it was such a treat!
and boy oh boy is it not the most amazing space ever!
We had the best lighting I could have asked for, those windows are perfect.
and not really any of my portrait work but with these photos I couldn't resist!
and I hope you enjoy them just as much!
Ps. Isn't she a beauty?
All rights reserved to Sara Marie Photography . Simple theme. Powered by Blogger. | year.
join them in Michigan for their family fishing trip.
Beauty was surrounding me and I couldn't put my camera down!
We dwelled in the cutest cabins and dined on the freshest bass.
I am so thankful for our little family. Can't wait for next year!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday evening!
Oh my goodness, its been far far too long!
A few weeks ago I went canoeing with my dad. It was such a great time!
It was nice having quality time on the river.
Luckily my dad brought a water proof bag, so I was able to bring my camera along for the ride.
Canoeing is so wonderful. I hope we can keep up the tradition and go every year.
Last Saturday our family gathered to celebrate the coolest guy around, Max!
Max is my boyfriends son, and boy oh boy do I adore him.
He truly is the coolest, smartest, funniest, cutest, most athletic boy ever.
His mama, Katie, threw him the best 9th birthday party he could have asked for, Camp Max!
She had the most amazing tents set up with big balloons attached, and made the best camp shirts for the kids.
She really knows how to have a great party!
I hope 9 is the best of years for you Max!
I am so blessed to be in your life, you make my heart smile everyday!
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I've been replaying the Final Fantasy games that I loved as a kid, with my wife in tow, which<|fim_middle|> major restrictions. His biggest strengths are dialogue and pacing. When Nojima joined the team, for me, FF characters suddenly became relatable people instead of just archetypes. By pacing I mean that he gives you time to build an emotional attachment with a character before delivering a dramatic scene.
I do think his plots tend to unravel after a while, though I'm not sure whether he's writing within a defined scenario or if he's coming up with the plots himself. In VII, for example, the plot starts to run out of steam a little ways into disc 2 and the game has to introduce new elements to keep it going. I remember making a list of them as I was playing and it ended up being like 15 things, and I gleefully sent this to several friends in text message but now I can't find it, darn. He also has a bizarre penchant for informing you later that characters you already know well are actually related. And guess what else. That guy is also Aerith's dad. Me: OK
Still I think he's great. The series ramps up in quality for me as he gets more involved. But that's counteracted by Square taking the training wheels off Nomura and letting him do more of what he wants around the same time. By FFX there's just an absurdity to me in Lulu fighting monsters and picking her way through jungles in an extremely low-cut dress made of belts. Tidus' hair. etc. VII and VIII are the sweet spots for me.
Well I have a lot more to say but I'm gonna stop here to avoid bringing the thread to a screeching halt with a giant turd of a post | is interesting because she's really turned off by the systems and numbers in RPGs but is really into the stories for some reason. She watches tons of sci-fi and fantasy television so she's been a good gut check and has helped me figure out what I think is really good and what I just enjoy as nostalgia. I'm positive that as a kid I understood approximately zero percent of what the games were trying to do. I just enjoyed them as spectacle.
So far we've replayed VII and VIII and started IX but she didn't like IX mostly because of Zidane's uh, fuckboy vibes (a classic Sakaguchi archetype lol)
This is rehashing what I said in another thread but there are just too many battles in any of the SNES Final Fantasies for me to really enjoy them. They feel very old. The furthest I've gotten in any of them was to the Moon in FFIV, which I gather is pretty close to the end, but I just ended up putting it down because I couldn't stomach the battles anymore. So somewhere in my basement is an SFC FFIV JP cart with my pretty late-game save sitting on it.
I think Kazushige Nojima coming on as a writer with VII was a huge turning point in the series, and I see him as a good writer, better than his circumstances maybe, who's done very well inside some of | 285 |
TLFG: 7-13 November 2011
After making the intention to see at least one non-league game this week I didn't make it to any. I did, however, get to Loftus Road to watch QPR take on the seemingly unstoppable Manchester City. What unfolded was one of the best games I've seen for some time and despite losing 3-2 most Rangers fans left the stadium on a high after watching their side give a really good account of themselves.
For those of you who haven't been to a game in Shepherd's Bush I recommend that you do. Loftus Road is the smallest stadium in the Premier League but when it's full (18,439) the crowd generate an amazing and quite intimidating atmosphere given their really close proximity to the pitch. Getting a ticket for a game against one of the 'Big Four' could be tricky without membership but for more run-of-the-mill games you should be able to get something.
<|fim_middle|>oking are now the biggest team in town and will want to have a good season to try and gain some new fans. With plenty to play for and Slough only a little over seven miles from Hayes, expect a decent crowd.
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TLFG: 21-27 November 2011 | A packed Loftus Road for QPR v Manchester City
Back to this week and things are shaping up a little differently to normal because of the international break. With England playing Spain in a friendly at Wembley on Saturday, there's no Premier League or Championship action. So aside from the big game, the spotlight this week falls on some of the capital's less famous clubs many of whom are competing in the First Round proper of this season's FA Cup. If you are a fan of one the big clubs I implore you to go and check out one of these games instead.
Here are this week's match maps:
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If the lack of Premier League and Championship football has left you with a gap in your diary, try one of these games instead:
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ENGLAND v SPAIN (Saturday 12 November, 515pm)
The biggest game in town this week takes place at Wembley where Fabio Capello's side play host to the reigning world champions in this international friendly. The match is officially a sell out but I'm sure you'll find the odd ticket somewhere if you really want one. The later kick-off time also makes it possible to do a 'double' with the Brentford v Basingstoke FA Cup game (more below) or the Ryman League match between Hendon and Canvey Island (at Wembley FC) which both kick-off at 1pm. In fact, Hendon are actively promoting this by offering ticket holders for the England game reduced admission of just £5.
BRENTFORD v BASINGSTOKE TOWN (Saturday 12 November, 1pm)
The first of my recommended FA Cup ties pits the Bees against the non-league side from Hampshire. On paper the hosts should see off their guests fairly comfortably with three divisions separating them. However, they say the cup is a great leveller and Basingstoke come into this match having lost only one match since August to sit among the pacesetters in the Blue Square Bet South. League One Brentford should win but you never know.
LEYTON ORIENT v BROMLEY (Saturday 12 November, 3pm)
A very similar proposition lies in store for anyone making their way to Brisbane Road where representatives of League One and the Blue Square Bet South meet again. Both sides lie in midtable in their respective divisions but the O's come into the game in better form than their opponents so should definitely have the edge. Don't discount Bromley though - they're looking to bring 3,000 fans the 12 miles from Hayes Lane as they try to apply a bit of extra pressure to Russell Slade's team.
AFC WIMBLEDON v SCUNTHORPE UNITED (Saturday 12 November, 3pm)
The chance to see a former non-league team who have won the FA Cup within living memory doesn't happen that often but that's exactly what you'll be able to do if you decide to spend your afternoon here. The Dons memorably beat the mighty Liverpool 1-0 to win the cup back in 1988. Since then there's been a lot of upheaval which has been well documented and on Saturday they'll play their first game in the competition since regaining their Football League status. League One Scunthorpe provide the opposition and could be there for the taking.
DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE v BATH CITY (Saturday 12 November, 3pm)
Although a division apart, this match could go either way as both sides have been pretty dreadful so far this season. The Daggers' meagre record of four league wins has left them just above the relegation zone in League Two while City prop up the Blue Square Bet Premier having won only one league game all season. The visitors could nick this as they have virtually nothing to lose and all the pressure will be on the hosts.
SUTTON UNITED v KETTERING TOWN (Saturday 12 November, 3pm)
Probably most famous for their 1989 FA Cup third round win over the then top flight Coventry City, Sutton appear to have the momentum to do well again this year. Although they needed a replay to get past Leatherhead in the last round, they've been on fire in the Blue Square Bet South and I fancy them to get the better of the Poppies who despite playing in the division above, lie only two points above the relegation zone.
REDBRIDGE v OXFORD CITY (Saturday 12 November, 3pm)
The Motormen are one of the lowest ranked teams remaining in the FA Cup, playing as they do in the Ryman League Division One North (step 4). Their league form has been pretty underwhelming this season but in the cup competitions they've been a different proposition making progress in both this and the FA Trophy. Oxford City are one of the better teams in the Evostik League Southern Premier Division (step 3) so should win on paper but Blue Square Bet Premier side Ebbsfleet came unstuck here in the last round so they won't be able to take anything for granted.
KINGSTONIAN v CARSHALTON ATHLETIC (Sunday 13 November, 3pm)
Away from the FA Cup we have this Ryman League Premier Division south-west London derby. With landlords AFC Wimbledon playing on Saturday, the K's see their match moved to Sunday afternoon. Only two places, three points and five miles separate these two sides so it should be a well contested and attended match. If you've got nothing to do on Sunday afternoon, it should be well worth a couple of hours of your time.
ENFIELD TOWN v HAREFIELD UNITED (Wednesday 9 November, 745pm)
At first glance this Middlesex Senior Cup tie doesn't look particularly remarkable but it's actually very significant - it will be Enfield Town's first match at their new ground the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. They've been playing all their home matches at Cheshunt so far this season and come back to Enfield with this move. Head to Donkey Lane on Wednesday and become part of history.
AFC HAYES v SLOUGH TOWN (Tuesday 8 November, 745pm)
My final recommendation this week takes place in the Evostik League Southern Division One Central (step 4). The Rebels head to West London as league leaders where they will play sixth-placed AFC Hayes. It's a big season for the hosts who following Hayes & Yeading United's temporary move to W | 1,409 |
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The original Holland Land purchase from Robert Morris was 3,250,000 acres including the area west of the Genesse River, north to Lake Ontario, West to Lake Erie, and south to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Before Robert Morris, a Philadelphia Banker and signer of the Declaration of Independence, could give Holland Land Co. title to their purchase, it was necessary to first obtain title from the Indians. At the Treaty of Big Tree in 1791, the Indian exchanged their rights to the land in return for $100,000 and 200,000 acres to be retained and used for reservations.
In 1798 Joseph Ellicott began the "great survey," marking out townships throughout the Holland Land Purchase. To aid settlement, he offered a discount on land to anyone who would open an inn or tavern between Buffalo and Batavia. In 1799, Asa Ransom opened a tavern in the Clarence Hollow. It was soon followed by a saw mill and grist mill. On March 11, 1808, the Town of Clarence was incorporated. Once incorporated, Clarence began to grow. More inns, mills, businesses, schools and places of worship sprang up, which fostered additional development including the formation of neighboring hamlets of Harris Hill, Clarence Center, Swormville, and Wolcottsburg. Agriculture, commerce and travel prompted several railroads to pass through through the area.
Wilson Greatbatch invented the implantable cardiac pacemaker that is today used around the world. The Clarence Historical Museum has his original small red barn set up as it was as he worked and perfected the cardiac pacemaker in the early 1960's. It includes the original work bench, a small pot belly stove that kept his workshop warm, along with his doctor's bag that he would take with him into the operating room. The museum houses instruments of his such as the colorimeter and his early to modern cardiac pacemakers. The Clarence Historical Museum showcases his many awards and includes the National Metal of technology that he was award in 1990 by then President George H. Bush. He considered himself a tinkerer whose many innovations resulted in the patenting of over 350. His resourcefulness resulted in his induction into the Inventors Hall of Fame in 1986.
The Clarence Historical Museum located at 10465 Main Street, is a significant as a rare mid-nineteenth century stone Greek Revival building example. The location is significant in that it is part of a 144 acre lot originally purchased by Asa Ransom in 1803. Museum is open Wednesday and Sundays, for hours call 716-759-8575, or check out the web site: wwwClarencehistoty.com
Located just 3 buildings from the Clarence Historical Museum is the historic (1853) Asa Ransom House Country Inn, B&B and restaurant. The Asa Ransom House was voted the Best B&B in a Buffalo News readers survey. Together, they offer part of the early history of Western New York. View the Inns rooms and menus at asaransom.com We | 725 |
Red Cross receives proceeds from 'Smokies Strong' shirts
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The American Red Cross of East Tennessee received a $200,000 check from the proceeds of "Smokies Strong"T-shirts on Friday, a project of the News Sentinel and WBIR, Channel 10, to raise funds for victims of the East Tennessee wildfires.
To date, close to 75,000 of the charcoal-gray shirts, printed and designed by Knoxville-based Bacon & Co., have been sold, and sales will continue as long as there is demand, said Jed Dance, president of Bacon & Co.
The remaining proceeds will go to local nonprofits the Dollywood Foundation and Friends of the Smokies.
"This check will help us do so much, especially as we continue with case work and long-term recovery," said Michelle Hankes, executive director of the American Red Cross of East Tennessee, who was present at Bacon and Co. on Friday morning to pick up the check.
Hankes said she was overwhelmed<|fim_middle|> Tennessee and will go directly toward helping wildfire victims.
More than two weeks after the fires forced mass evacuations in Sevier County, the Red Cross continues to operate shelters at community centers in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg and is also helping those displaced by the fires via counseling and case work, meal and supply distribution and housing, she said.
"We'll always be here as long as there is a need," Hankes said.
Dance also said he was overwhelmed by the success of the shirts, which remain on sale at area Food City, Kroger and Walmart stores or can be ordered at http://govols.shgstores.com/. One-hundred percent of the proceeds go to the charities.
"Everybody that bought a shirt gets credit for this," Dance said. "It's not a Bacon and Co. thing, it's really a community effort. We're just the facilitator."
Dance said Friday that he didn't have an estimate on when the remaining funds raised by the shirts will be donated, but said it will likely be after sales have started to slow down. To date, close to $500,000 has been raised in total.
"People want to donate to the victims of these fires and we want to honor that intent, so that's what's happening," Hankes said. | by the support that has poured in not only locally, but from around the country, and said the money donated will remain in east | 26 |
Cast off! 114 BMW R 1200 GS motorcycles<|fim_middle|>16 – with its unique combination of adventure, exotic cultures, new friendships, jungle, sand and dust – remains an off-road rally that is simply one of a kind. | set sail for the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2016.
For the fifth time, the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy has invited the best GS riders in the world to take part from 28. February to 5. March 2016 in an event that comprises several daily legs and numerous special stages. The thrilling national qualifying rounds have now led to the formation of nineteen international teams, including for the first time one team made up solely of women. They will all be facing what is a major feat of strength for participants and engines alike. For seven days, they will be competing against each other as they make their way on two wheels through the exciting landscape of Chiang Mai Province in the north of Thailand, the location of this year's contest for the international GS Trophy.
To ensure that the riders in the competition have the right vehicles at their disposal, a total of 114 BMW R 1200 GS motorcycles are to be transported by sea to Thailand, including 14 BMW 1200 GS Adventure bikes for the marshals. They have now left the BMW Motorrad headquarters in Munich, Germany and it will take around 40 days from setting sail in Hamburg to arriving at the destination port of Laem Chabang.
Original BMW Motorrad Accessories – to make the good even better. To master the extreme conditions that they will be exposed to in the course of the GS Trophy, certain details of the R 1200 GS motorcycles – which are already extremely well equipped in their standard configuration – have been subjected to further modification. Selected Original BMW Motorrad Accessories make the bikes even more resistant to the stresses and adversities typical of the GS Trophy that far exceed the usual norm. Examples of these are the aluminium enduro engine guard and steel crash bars. Moreover, the safety screw for the oil filler neck and the robust headlight guard are taken from the Original BMW Motorrad Accessories safety programme.
As for the factors of ergonomics and comfort, an adjustable footbrake lever and wider enduro footrests support riding in a standing position. The modification package is rounded off by the Metzeler Karoo 2 off-road tyres.
The essential conditions are now in place that will ensure that the International GS Trophy 20 | 466 |
If I've learnt anything from my time here at Pipeburn, it's that a custom bike does not need to be in your face to get your attention. A clean build, with flowing lines and an attention to detail, will create just as much of a stir as a full-blown hyper colour super custom machine. That's definitely the aim of today's feature bike. Simplicity itself, this 1<|fim_middle|> and ignition coil. A fresh oil tank now adorns the centre of the frame, and the engine block has been polished to high heaven.
Like I said before, a bike doesn't have to shout to get your attention, sometimes it's better to talk quietly and carry a big racing number on your flank. | 968 Triumph T100 bobber has been streamlined and lightened to achieve the look desired in the build, while still retaining functionality with the ability to easily kick-start the vertical twin and put some miles down on the Tarmac.
Built by Serge Bueno of Heroes Motorcycles in Los Angeles, the Triumph has benefitted from the 20 years Serge has spent rebuilding classic bikes in France; check out their site and you can see this bike is definitely not the first machine Serge has laid spanners on. With all the work done in-house, from the front to the back this bobber is pure Bueno, and the work is sweet.
With a 'chic spirit in a racing body' the target, the frame has been detabbed and decluttered. The factory bulbous fuel tank has been discarded, with a specially moulded fibreglass tank designed to make the lines of the bike flow back over that sweet leather seat, suspended by two 4 inch mini shocks.
At the rear of the low slung machine, a plate has been fabricated into the frame, to feature a racing number to add to the racing body of the bike. The front guard has been deleted during the build, the rear guard bobbed neatly and hugging the rear tire.
Adding to the list of custom componentry, a set of scrambler pipes have been fashioned up and mounted on the bike, finishing up just aft of that beautiful seat. Pod filters are now fitted, along with new spark plug leads | 306 |
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We've all experienced<|fim_middle|> well done.
When one loses the fear of the shadows one is enveloped in light. Metaphors to be sure but necessary in this reality. Darkness is a great messenger and motivator. It also has many degrees just the same as light does. We get to choose or decide and learn from the results of our decisions. That is life and how it is meant to be. Some call it evolution. | the shadows, the darkness of life on our planet. For many people, that has become a near-constant way of life. But it does not have to be that way. That is not what the Creator wants for us.
Your Creator never meant for you to live in the black shadows covering so much of your planet today.
We say this kindly and with love: But you created those shadows. You created all the perils, traumas and chaos you're witnessing on Mother Earth today.
We do not want you to beat up on yourselves for having created all that. You can move out of—and beyond—all the dark shadows and back into the real world. As it says in the quotation Johnny used above, all you need to do is turn on the light.
The "light" we speak of is the simple recognition of who you really are, and a return to that awareness you were born with as infants.
The good news is more and more of you are waking up, and quickly. Those of you reading this are among those enlightened souls.
In your choosing to wake up from the dark dreams, from the shadows, you are powerfully affecting all your sisters and brothers on this planet. You are powerfully affecting all life on this planet.
All is well. You are banishing the shadows by shining the bright light of who you truly are upon all that is. You are one with God and have never been separate from Him/Her—or from each other. Welcome back to the real world.
In the real world (not the illusory one we see with our physical eyes), we recognize that eternal fact of life that never changes: We are one with God. Then we move beyond the world of shadows and back into the knowing of who we really are. In this delightful, lighthearted video, James Twyman and friends dance to the music of One With God.
Thanks very much, dear brother!
Love & hugs back to you!
Enlightenment comes at the most austere times like when you are faced with your death and you decide to live and do. This shows you who is in control of your life , not another, not a disease, not an accident but you. This is when you have turned on the Light within yourself and all shadows disappear for they were never truly there. Smiles of love! A great piece John and I love what Ron B said, good job, | 488 |
StartForskningsoutput The body image and relationship scale
The body image and relationship scale: A Swedish translation, cultural adaptation, and reliability and validity testing
Purpose. Testing a newly developed Swedish version of the Body Image and Relationship Scale (BIRS) for test<|fim_middle|>-retest reliability and validity according to the primary hypothesis of a moderate correlation to SF-36. It is not a new scale but an adapted version of the original instrument including specific areas of importance for Swedish breast cancer survivors.
Ylva Hedin Larsson
Rebecca Speck
Kathryn H. Schmitz
Amanda Lundvik Gyllensten
Sydsvenska Gymnastikinstitutet
Sjukgymnastik
European Journal of Physiotherapy
https://doi.org/10.3109/21679169.2014.881913 | -retest reliability, convergent validity and inter-item analysis in a Swedish context for breast cancer survivors. Methods. A Swedish BIRS version, translation involving the input of experts and breast cancer survivors, with 41 items (BIRS-S) and the Short Form 36 (SF-36) were sent to a sample of 100 breast cancer survivors, mean age 61.7 years, diagnosed with breast cancer 20-42 months prior to the study. Retest was completed within 2-3 weeks. Results. 71 persons completed both dispatches. Reliability using Cronbach's alpha for the BIRS-S total was satisfactory 0.96 (range 0.87-0.93 for the three subscales). Intra-class correlation for the three subscales ranged between 0.88 to 0.93 revealing test-retest to be satisfactory. Convergent validity between the BIRS-S and SF-36 Physical Composite Score was - 0.68 for BIRS-S total. Convergent validity between the BIRS-S and SF-36 Mental Composite Score was - 0.65 for BIRS-S total. Inter-item analysis revealed the correlation between the original BIRS and the BIRS -S to be 0.98 for all three subscales. The new items correlated with the original BIRS ranging from 0.51 to 0.81 and with the BIRS-S ranging between 0.62 and 0.81. Conclusion. The BIRS-S demonstrates satisfactory test | 332 |
Located off Interstate 10 at 7512 Garth Road, Home2 Suites by Hilton Baytown offers guests convenient access to ExxonMobil's main office building, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Air Products, Covestro, medical facilities, Banana Bend Beach and Royal Purple Raceway. Credit: Home2 Suites by Hilton.
BAYTOWN, Texas and MCLEAN, Va. - Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Baytown. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 96 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Baytown complements the demand for new lodging in the Greater Houston area, which saw a record-breaking <|fim_middle|> can also enjoy an outdoor saline pool or the cozy outdoor fire pit. The property also offers flexible space that is ideal for meetings and social events that can accommodate up to 61 guests. Home2 Suites by Hilton Baytown is pet-friendly.
Located off Interstate 10 at 7512 Garth Road, Home2 Suites by Hilton Baytown offers guests convenient access to ExxonMobil's main office building, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Air Products, Covestro, medical facilities, Banana Bend Beach and Royal Purple Raceway. The hotel is also within walking distance to several nearby Baytown restaurants.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Baytown participates in Hilton's award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app, where Honors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. For more information or to make a reservation, visit Home2 Suites by Hilton Baytown or call 832-926-7350. | 20 million visitors in 2016*.
"Always a strong business destination, the popularity of Houston among leisure travelers has grown tremendously over the past several years, and Home2 Suites is excited to continue to grow our portfolio of hotels in the region," said Erinn Veach-Asher, general manager. "Home2 Suites Baytown provides convenient and comfortable suites with value-driven amenities for overnight or extended-stay visitors."
Owned by Sigma Hospitality and managed by Prism Hotels and Resorts, Home2 Suites by Hilton Baytown offers all-suite accommodations with fully equipped kitchens and modular furniture, providing guests the flexibility to customize their suite to their style and preference. The hotel also features complimentary Internet, inviting communal spaces, and trademark Home2 Suites amenities such as Spin2 Cycle, a combined laundry and fitness area, Home2 MKT for grab-and-go items, and the Inspired Table, a complimentary daily breakfast that includes more than 400 potential combinations. Guests | 193 |
Pat Gleason Goes Exclusive To Marvel
May 6, 2019 by Stefan Blitz
Marvel Entertainment is excited to announce that artist Pat Gleason will bring his distinctive style and ideas to Marvel in an exclusive agreement!
One of the most versatile creators in the comic industry, Gleason has lent his talent to numerous DC, Marvel, and Image properties over the years, helping to produce multiple New York Times best-selling books including Batman And Robin, Aquaman, Green Lantern Corps, JLA, and Welcome To The Working Week with Patton Oswalt.
Gleason, known for his striking dynamic art style, will be joining the incredible family of Spider-Man artists on today's titles to bring the Marvel Universe to life, starting with a short story in Amazing Spider-Man #25 in July!
"Pat and I started our comic book careers together almost two decades ago, and ever since joining Marvel, he's an artist I've been dying to work with here, to have him draw our incredible characters," said Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski. "I'm thrilled that the stars have now aligned and Pat's joined us in the hallowed halls of the House of ideas. Trust me, the contributions he's going to<|fim_middle|> make together!"
Inaugurating his announcement at the Marvel Comics: Make Mine Marvel panel at Fan Expo Dallas, Gleason went on to reveal his take on the Marvel Universe with stunning new art, reflecting some of Marvel's most highly-anticipated and iconic characters from Marvel's current and upcoming titles for the year.
In the coming months, Marvel will reveal more of Gleason's exciting work.
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"I am so pumped to be joining the Marvel family as a newly exclusive artist and writer," said Gleason. "C.B. and everyone at Marvel have been so welcoming and enthusiastic about what we are going to do together, and it's been nothing short of awesome! Since I was a kid, I've dreamed of working with their iconic, and now world-renowned heroes. It's exhilarating at this point in my career to reach a new high point, and to be drawing the Amazing Spider-Man! I can't wait for fans of the Marvel Universe to see the crazy and exciting comics we're going to | 135 |
<|fim_middle|> | The town of Xai-Xai is situated on the Limpopo River and is a sprawling settlement of houses, markets and shops. Xai-Xai bustles - it is a town with markets, shops, restaurants, bars, petrol stations banks, and a post office and is the capital of Gaza Province. A few blocks from the central market, there is an open-air furniture factory, located underneath several cashew trees. The beach of Praia do Xai-Xai, approximately 12km from Xai-Xai, has been a popular tourist attraction since Mozambican tourism was first developed - you'll need a 4 x 4 to gain access though. A coral reef running parallel to the shore offers good snorkeling and protects the beach from strong waves. In addition, the Wenela Tidal Pool, 2km south of the town, includes a natural tunnel and blow hole that links the pool to the Indian Ocean The bay has a coral reef running about one kilometre off shore which offers protected waters for swimming and snorkelling. It is recommended that you take some protection against mosquitoes when you visit Xai-Xai. | 231 |
ODU's Jeff Jones announces cancer diagnosis, charity drive
By Rob DausterSep 6, 2018, 10:41 AM EDT
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For the second time in four years, Old Dominion head coach Jeff Jones announced that he<|fim_middle|> I'm going to allow it to change my approach, my commitment. It sure won't change my desire to win," Jones said in a statement on Wednesday. He told his team about the diagnosis last week. "I told them, 'I've had this for a year now and you haven't seen any difference in me and you're not going to see any difference now, either.' You're going to get my very, very best every day. I also joked with them a little, and said this doesn't mean I'm going to be any nicer. I'm still as competitive as ever."
September just so happens to be prostate cancer awareness month, which is part of the reason that Jeff and his wife, Danielle, opted to make this announcement now. Danielle is a volunteer for the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer program and has launched a fundraiser for the Hope Lodge Network, which helps patients that may not be able to afford to pay for housing during their treatment.
To contribute to the Jones fundraising effort, click here. | is fighting prostate cancer.
Back in 2015, Jones announced that he had prostate cancer in an effort to get men that had not been tested for the disease to be tested, and after being treated, he found out that he had suffered a relapse in the summer of 2017. He began treatment this summer.
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He is someone who just gambles because it is the quickest way to make a living. This means that the people who worked there were still there, and that they were still making money because the people who had been buying tickets were still there. It's only a small portion of the documentary that focuses on the casino itself, but if you're into the story of the Caesars, there's a lot more to the story.
While Caes<|fim_middle|> of buying a ticket and then realizing you can't afford it, it is a little difficult to explain, but the fact that there is a casino back in the same city makes it a little easier. I have no idea how the people who were working at the casino got back to their apartment, but I'm pretty sure they didn't get a month to buy their tickets.
The fact that they were still open was because of the people who lived there. The thing is that gambling is a very small portion of gambling. Most people that gamble have no intention of doing so and are not really hurting others in the process. But they do this out of the desire to make a quick buck.
In the case of gambling, we are talking about the people that go out of their way to make a lot of money. They come home, they take out a few bets, they get their money, and then they leave. This is something that is more common for celebrities and athletes that are doing it for the money or even just to make an extra buck. Everyone has a certain amount of money they can use to gamble.
For example, if you own a home and you are looking to make some money, it is best to make some money by renting out your home. You may have to make some money but you will get to keep most of your money. For more information about the different kinds of people and how to make money online, visit People gamble because they like the games they are playing, or maybe because they think they'll win a lot. They are also gambling because they think they can get rich. The thing is, there are many kinds of people gambling.
Tags: archivesatlantacasinonearest | ars' casino is still the place where the majority of its patrons go, it is no longer the one where the casino is built. It has been replaced by a new casino to the south . It is also open 24 hours, so most of the people I'm talking about are just trying to figure out how to get out of that. I recently watched the documentary, The Caesars Casino, which is about the Las Vegas casino where the infamous "Casino Caper" occurred. The documentary focuses on the people involved in the situation, and it is an eye opener for anyone who has lived in Las Vegas.
As this new trailer makes clear, the gaming floor of Caesars is still the place where every night dozens of people go to gamble. You just go to the casino, and that is the end of it. If you're thinking | 173 |
Just as a digital marketer has more tools up their<|fim_middle|> after the user has read quite a bit and you can safely assume that the topic interests the reader. A slide-in at this point is more desirable because the user is already interested in your content.
Since we are getting creative here, we should take nothing for granted. This whole idea that Calls to Action or CTAs are best above the fold is now a topic of debate! This was accepted as the norm all along but nowadays with more technicalities coming to the fore, their invincibility is no longer a given. What is more acceptable is that these CTAs must be placed on the natural eye path of the user.
To get a drift, scan a web page casually. Mark the areas where your eyes fall on the page. Pick out these zones. These are spots where the user is more likely to notice before the others. Place your CTAs here for best effect.
Often, launches and new campaigns take off on a tangent. That way, you may get across to newer consumer bases but fail to tap the more viable, existing ones! You are so focused on a target group beyond your marketing arena that you fail to take care of those sitting right under your umbrella. This is when you can generate online leads in an easier manner from these existing consumers!
Make it a thumb rule to back up every new product or service launch or campaigns with extensive blog posts and web content on your existing content channels. Let people know what you are doing. For example, a short post of about 200 words is enough to inform people. Write it like an ad copy with catchlines, et al. This will earn you valuable eyeballs for your new launch.
If you have other creative ideas, go ahead and write them here. We can discuss them together! | sleeves, like automated online weaponry, consumers are sharper about rejection as well! You throw up online lead generation lines like "Click Here" and "Try It Now" and the consumer immediately thinks, "Here's Some Spam for You!" In the next second, the browser tab is shut down and the potential consumer moves elsewhere.
Your life as an online marketer becomes tougher. You have to generate leads online but at the same time, you have to get creative about how you approach your potential consumers. They must not feel at any point that they are being leveraged for your profit. The moment they get wind of your plans, they will do everything they can to make it go kaput!
What you need to do is slip in some online lead generation techniques that are well-disguised. The calls to action must come in naturally embedded and not as something distracting. It is the Holy Grail of online marketing to achieve that kind of finesse in your marketing messages. Try too hard and it shows; try too little and it slips away! After some soul searching, here are some creative ways to develop leads online.
Using pop-ups and slide-ins, especially the former, is now considered as a strict no-no. I would like to differ here, only slightly though! I come to this point of view by looking closely at why pop-ups and slide-ins are so hated. The foremost reason is that they are irritating and often disrupt the experience of the user. What if pop-ups are developed and used in ways that does not disrupt a user's experience? Would you still consider them as pariah?
Pop-ups are usually wasted, mainly because they offer no value-add. You can change that around. Give something to your pop-ups that add value to the user's experience. Then they will look at your pop-ups with fresh eyes and renewed interest. Invest time and effort in developing these pop-ups and inserting them at desired points in the marketing funnel.
The same goes for slide-ins. If you have a text-heavy web page and wish to incorporate a slide-in somewhere, make sure it is lower down the page, | 424 |
.@SJUHawks_MLAX downs St. John's, 16-8, to move to 3-0
Wednesday, 2nd March 2016
Categories Boy's/Men's, College
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/2/16
From Press Release
The St. Joseph's men's lacrosse team scored the first four goals of the game and downed St. John's, 16-8, on Wednesday afternoon at Sweeney Field.
Junior midfielder Kevin Reidinger (4g, 1a) and sophomore attackman Chris Blewitt (4g) paced the Hawks on the offensive end of the field while junior goalkeeper T.J. Jones made 12 saves in a full-game effort.
With the win, Saint Joseph's jumps out to a 3-0 start for the first time since 2000. St. John's falls to 0-4.
Saint Joseph's fired off four consecutive goals to open the game on scores from Blewitt, Reidinger, senior attackman Pat Swanick (St. Joseph's Prep), and sophomore attackman Kyle Cain to jump out to a 4-0 lead at the 9:28 mark of the first period.
St. John's Jason DeBenedictis scored back-to-back goals to put the Red Storm on the scoreboard and close the deficit to two, but Saint Joseph's sophomore midfielder Davis Stoner and Reidinger would combine for two of the game's next three goals to make the score 6-3 in favor of the Hawks at the end of the first period.
Both teams scored three goals apiece in the second period to keep the goal differential at three, with the Hawks leading 9-6 heading into the halftime break. Reidinger factored into two of those scoring plays, assisting on Blewitt's goal (8:30) and scoring his own unassisted goal (6:04) before junior attackman Mike Rastivo put away his first of<|fim_middle|>:00.
DeBenedictis scored his fourth goal of the game to pull St. John's to within six goals to start the fourth period, but Blewitt netted Saint Joseph's 15th and 16th goals to close out the scoring.
For the game, Saint Joseph's held a 37-31 advantage in shots and 34-32 edge in ground balls and was a perfect 18-for-18 in clear attempts. The Hawks and Red Storm split equal possessions from the face-off, with each team earning 14 wins at the X.
Rastivo (3g), Swanick (2g, 1a), and Cain (2g, 1a) rounded out Saint Joseph's scoring while redshirt sophomore midfielder Hayes McGinley added two assists. Junior defenseman Connor Kubikowski added a game-high six ground balls while junior face-off specialists Mike Lanham (Garnet Valley) and Danny Manning each won seven possessions from the circle.
The Hawks will take their three-game winning streak into this Saturday, March 5 vs. Drexel to close out a four-game, season-opening homestand. Opening face-off on Sweeney Field is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
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The Hawks came out of the halftime break firing as the Crimson and Gray dominated with a 5-1 third-period run to extend Saint Joseph's lead to seven, 14-7, heading into the final 15 | 62 |
I<|fim_middle|> weight right. | 've made a few things using wire and a little while back I made some figures from a mixture of basic garden wire that you can pick up in your local DIY store and some thinner craft wire. If you fancy trying something a bit different below are some basic instructions.
You start by molding a basic stick man shape from wire, I used the thicker garden wire for this as it gives a sturdy base to start from.
Next taking some chicken wire build out the slightly thicker parts of the body like the chest, hips and head. Once you're happy with your basic shape using thinner wire start to wrap around the base. Its often best to wear long sleeves and gloves as wire can be quite vicious.
You continue wrapping, building up the shape.
Before you finish wrapping wire around the arms you should create some hands as you will want the wrapped wire to hold them in place. Cut some of your thicker wire into small lengths and thread together to give the basic shape of 4 fingers and a thumb, then using very fine craft wire wrap the hands.
For one of the figures I stuck to silver, for the other I used a copper wire. If you don't have copper you can spray the wire before you wrap it.
For the feet I molded large shoes from air dry clay and when dry spray painted them to a complimentary tone.
To finish off the head I cut some lengths of wire and threaded these through the head at the top, twisting them into different angles. For the standing figure I simply let some of the wire unwind as it gave him a slightly different look.
Then you just have to decide whether you want them standing or sitting and bend to shape. If you want your figures to stand you should keep checking the balance of the figure as you're wrapping the wire as it can be quite a delicate challenge to get the | 365 |
Attending in my usual position of little to no knowledge of the production I was about to play audience to, (aside from banking on the ETT to furnish yet another masterpiece), we three headed out and attended a Tom Stoppard play, 29 June.
And happily, I was in no way having to defend my judgement. It was superb from start to finish The script well-crafted and cleverly considered, the staging a terrific fit and the actors – truly talented individuals.
Additionally, it's not often I find myself rooting for the couple whom get together when<|fim_middle|>ard, I own up I haven't seen many of your works, though now I'm definitely on the lookout. You are a really gifted man. Thank you for sharing it.
And dear English Touring Theatre you can't put a foot wrong. Bring on Friday, 5 October and The Sacred Flame. | married to others…possibly never…though when the chemistry is this good and the sentiment overpowering, my internal desire to defend the constitution of marriage from outside forces, crumbled completely and I found myself desperately hoping that Henry and Annie's relationship would work. The Casting was so perfect with a capital P.
I was even thrilled by the audience, for not only did they cross a good seven decades in the age stakes, pretty much everyone I peered upon looked knowledgeable, some kind of edgy, others definitely Observer readers – the kind of people I'd like to somehow (I'm working on it) 'just bump into', strike up a conversation with and talk plays, exhibitions and books. I'm sure that I could have learnt a lot from the crowd.
However, back to the best bit – the play. Mr Stopp | 167 |
Sally trained at Stroud School of Art<|fim_middle|> | and Bower Ashton, Bristol. A professional artist for more than fifteen years, she is a uniquely expressive landscape painter, exploring diverse locations from Devon, Dorset, and the Forest of Dean to Spain, Portugal, Indonesia and Australia.
Sally's immersive, evocative works team with life and movement, and although informed by study and observation, her paintings are an emotional response to the natural world that she experiences on her travels: moments of highly personal connection on canvas.
Often working on the floor, Sally builds layers of colour and texture with paint, ink, wax and pigment, allowing the various media to react and pool together. This process is both visceral and meditative, as Sally is not simply painting her natural subjects, but 'growing' them: propagating a living image with intuition and spontaneity. Sally has exhibited widely across the UK and in Europe and her paintings have been commissioned for numerous homes, hotels and businesses. | 189 |
The PRO 500 from Yamaha are great for people who are looking for an excellent, all-around pair of headphones that are equally suitable for attentive home listening as they are for outside use. For the price, you get the ability enjoy deep, uncompromised bass without sacrificing any details along the way. That's not something many manufacturers can pull off, but Yamaha showed that they can really put their vast experience and technical expertise to a good use.
It's difficult not to compare the Yamaha PRO 500 to the Beats Studio headphones. Apart from the logo, the two look remarkably similar,<|fim_middle|> 1/4″ adapter as a nice extra bonus. | due to the smooth, elegant construction that favors gentle curves over more aggressive, angular shapes. The high-gloss finish reminded us of racing motorbikes and the furious sound they make – a good sign of things to come.
The headband is reinforced with steel, and the earpads are soft and spacious. If you are lucky to have the exact head shape that matches the fit of these headphones, you won't experience any issues with comfort at all. We weren't so lucky, and the lack of horizontal and vertical pivoting ranges introduced a handful of problems that manifested with a painful sensation around the back part of our ears.
Included in the box is a 4-foot flat cable with a connector designed to work with Apple devices, and also a plain 10-foot flat cable intended primarily for home listening. Of course, you can also use the headphones with any 3.5mm audio cable you buy online or find laying around your house.
Compared to many other bass headphones, the PRO 500 are much more well-mannered. The bass is still there, but it never crosses the fine line between powerful and ridiculous. What's also there, however, is an audiophile level of detail and clarity.
This combination gives the sound an exquisite texture that you can immerse yourself in and forget about the world around you. What's more, it gives you the ability to use the headphones for everything from casual listening during your morning commute to analytic listening later in the day.
The headphones ship with a semi-rigid carrying case and two cables – a tangle-resistant flat cable (4 ft/1.2 m) with in-line remote/mic optimized for Apple devices and a longer, detachable, tangle-resistant, flat cable (10 ft/3 m). You also get a gold-plated | 369 |
MIKE PORTNOY, PAUL GILBERT Featured On New NEAL MORSE Album 'Momentum'
July 16, 2012 0 Comment MIKE PORTNOY, Paul Gilbert
Coming off a highly successful 2011 marked by the release of the critically acclaimed "Testimony 2" and an enthusiastically attended tour throughout the U.S., Mexico and Europe, Neal Morse could easily have justified going on a creative hiatus to catch his breath. But that would fly in the face of his convictions and the sense that he is being led to build upon the swell of success he is experiencing.
In January 2012, Morse was pondering the possibilities of a change in direction. After all, it had been a decade since he left the progressive rock stalwart SPOCK'S BEARD to pursue a solo career that would allow him to write more freely about his personal faith. And in that time he had recorded six impressive studio records that were heralded for their unique hybrid of epic compositions that tested the boundaries of musicianship while maintaining a remarkable sense of melody through irresistible hooks and addictive choruses. He could have taken a break. Or gone in an entirely new direction. But he felt led otherwise, as summed up in the new record's title track: "You've got some new momentum, you better keep going."
Morse's long time studio partner and friend Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, ADRENALINE MOB, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) had a small window in January 2012 when he could record. The only problem was, there was only one song and a few bits and pieces written. Taking a leap of faith, he scheduled a recording<|fim_middle|> introspective, acoustic path, while "Weathering Sky" offers a raucous cry for deliverance and renewal from a searching soul. Rounding out the shorter tracks is "Freak", an upbeat, strings-charged song unlike anything Neal has recorded to date. Last comes "World Without End", a near-34-minute, six-part epic that contains everything that defines Morse as a master of the genre.
Another highlight of this record is that, in addition to a masterful solo by guitar wizard Paul Gilbert, there are contributions from Adson Sodré, Bill Hubauer and Eric Gillette — three musicians who were selected as members of Morse's new touring band through an exciting YouTube-driven open-audition process.
While "Momentum" propels Morse forward and further cements his standing as a prolific progressive rock icon, it steers clear of the potential "more of the same" trap, and features fresh musical angles and some of the finest performances to date by the Morse, Portnoy, George team.
The release of "Momentum" on September 11 will be quickly followed up by a North American tour that spotlights the fresh talent of his new live band, with stops in such cities as Nashville, Jacksonville, New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle and Mexico City.
Much to the delight of progressive rock fans around the globe, Neal Morse is moving ahead with "Momentum", and there doesn't appear to be any kind of end to his unique creative talent in sight.
"Momentum" track listing:
01. Momentum (6:25)
02. Thoughts Part 5 (7:51)
03. Smoke and Mirrors (4:38)
04. Weathering Sky (4:15)
05. Freak (4:29)
06. World Without End (33:39)
i) Introduction
ii) Never Pass Away
iii) Losing Your Soul
iv) The Mystery
v) Some Kind of Yesterday
vi) World Without End
* Written and produced by Neal Morse
* "Thoughts Part 5" – Written by Neal Morse and Randy George
* "Smoke and Mirrors" and "The Mystery" – Music by Neal Morse, lyrics by Chris Thompson and Neal Morse
* Mixed by Rich Mouser
Featured musicians:
* Neal Morse – Keyboards, Guitars, Vocals
* Mike Portnoy – Drums
* Randy George – Bass
* Paul Gilbert – Guitar solo on "Momentum"
* Adson Sodré – Guitar Solos on "World Without End"
* Bill Hubauer – Clarinet, flute, guitar and additional keys on "The Mystery"
* Eric Gillette – Additional vocals on "Thoughts Part 5"
* Wil Morse – Additional vocals on "Thoughts Part 5"
* Chris Carmichael – Strings
* Rick Altizer – Additional vocals on "Weathering Sky" and "Smoke and Mirrors"
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"Momentum" features five exceptional stand alone songs and one longer conceptual piece. In addition to the accessible title track, there's the quirkily clever, GENTLE GIANT-inspired "Thoughts Part 5", which follows in the footsteps of the previous "Thoughts" tracks penned by Morse with SPOCK'S BEARD. "Smoke and Mirrors" trods an | 109 |
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This is a historic moment for THE LIVING CIRCLE. After all, the opportunity to announce such a stunning new acquisition does not come around every day. Today, however, is<|fim_middle|> a deep breath and reenergize. We are there for you – discreet, professional and excellent. | one of those rare days. In addition to the five-star hotel Storchen Zurich and the multi-award-winning five-star superior hotel Castello del Sole in Ascona, the most attractive five-star holiday hotel in Switzerland, we now have a third stunning establishment – the Widder Hotel in Zurich is now also a part of THE LIVING CIRCLE.
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Aristea Therapeutics Strengthens its Team with Appointments of Executive Medical Director and Two Clinical Scientists as Clinical Programs Progress
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristea Therapeutics (Aristea), a clinical-stage immunology focused drug development company advancing novel therapies to treat serious inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointments of three experienced drug development experts to key positions as it works to progress and expand its clinical pipeline: Himanshu Patel, D.O., as Executive Medical Director, Jennifer Barnes, Ph.D., as Senior Director, Clinical Science, and Walter Frank Eng, PharmD, as Associate Director, Clinical Science.
The addition of these executives to our team will be instrumental for our Dermatology and Rheumatology franchises.
"The addition of Himanshu, Jennifer, and Walter Frank to our team will be instrumental in our efforts to advance our ongoing trials of RIST4721 in both our Dermatology and Rheumatology franchises. They<|fim_middle|> a non-profit affordable housing community for seniors. He holds a PharmD, MBA, and BA from Creighton University.
"I am extremely excited to join an amazing team at Aristea on its mission to develop novel therapies for patients affected by autoimmune and inflammatory diseases," added Dr. Eng.
About Aristea Therapeutics
Aristea Therapeutics (Air-iss-tay-uh) is a clinical-stage immunology focused drug development company developing novel therapies to treat serious inflammatory diseases. The Aristea team is leveraging its broad industry expertise and proven success in drug development to form synergistic partnerships and build a pipeline of novel drugs. Aristea's lead program, RIST4721, is currently in Phase 2b clinical development. Aristea is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
In July 2021, Aristea announced a strategic collaboration with Arena Pharmaceuticals, to advance the clinical development of RIST4721. The agreement included an option to acquire Aristea upon the completion of the Phase 2b trial of RIST4721 in palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) and provided a framework during the option period for the companies to jointly explore the development of treatments for additional neutrophil-mediated diseases, including hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). In March 2022, Arena Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Pfizer Inc. As such, the partnership and the option to acquire Aristea now sits with Pfizer.
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SOURCE Aristea Therapeutics | will be significantly involved in the completion of our ongoing clinical trials in palmoplantar pustulosis, hidradenitis suppurativa, familial Mediterranean fever and Behcet's disease, and the expansion of our pipeline with additional immunology/inflammation assets," said James M. Mackay, Ph.D., President and CEO of Aristea "We couldn't be more excited to bring them on board."
Dr. Patel is a board certified rheumatologist who worked for over 6 years at Eli Lilly, in the areas of clinical development, patient safety and pharmacovigilance, and medical affairs. While in clinical development, he provided cross-functional support for many early phase molecules across dermatology, rheumatology, and gastroenterology. Dr. Patel has also supported NDAs across indications to a number of regulatory agencies including the FDA, EMA, and PMDA. He has also supported the launch of newly approved therapeutics in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Prior to joining Lilly, he spent 14 years in clinical practice as a managing partner for a large private practice rheumatology clinic with involvement in clinical research, and patient care, and served as part of the teaching faculty for a university hospital. Dr. Patel completed his rheumatology fellowship at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover, NH, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin.
"I'm very excited to be a part of the Aristea team and help bring new therapeutics to the many patients with serious unmet medical needs," noted Dr. Patel.
Dr. Barnes' scientific expertise will help Aristea ensure the successful generation and interpretation of clinical data from ongoing trials. Dr. Barnes has global translational drug development experience in rare diseases having cardiovascular, pulmonary, and immune components. Prior to joining Aristea, she was instrumental in leading Phase 1 to Phase 3 clinical trials and securing global regulatory approval of an RNAi therapeutic for hereditary ATTR amyloidosis at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals. Before Alnylam, Dr. Barnes was Clinical Sciences lead for a program investigating a novel therapeutic to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) at Acceleron Pharma. She holds a Ph.D. in Translational Medicine (CXCR3 signaling in IL-13 mediated lung injury) from University College Dublin.
"I am delighted to join the world-class team of experts at Aristea to address the significant unmet medical needs of people living with autoimmune inflammatory diseases," commented Dr. Barnes. "This team's passionate pursuit of scientific and clinical excellence is paving the way for the development of innovative therapeutic options."
Dr. Eng brings extensive experience in clinical development, market access, medical information, and medical affairs to Aristea. He also worked on developing innovative value-based partnerships to advance new contracting/reimbursement, distribution, and healthcare delivery models. After rotating through a 2-year multidisciplinary fellowship program at Novo Nordisk, he joined Ascendis Pharma where he worked as a Senior Clinical Scientist. Dr. Eng serves on the Board of Directors for the Stevenson House, | 621 |
Specifically, it needs information from Guardian Signs.
This article is about the Field Moves in Pokémon Ranger games. For the moves usable out of the battle in the core games, see Field move.
Field Moves (Japanese: フィールドわざ Field Move) are special moves Pokémon can use outside of battles in Pokémon Ranger, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, and Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.
They were first introduced in Pokémon Ranger and are primarily used to remove an obstacle of some sort. They are similar to Hidden Machine moves from the traditional games, and two of them share names with the traditional HMs.
Aside from "Flash" and "Cross", all Field Moves come in 3 different levels of power, such as "Tackle ×1", "Tackle ×2", and "Tackle ×3".
In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, Field Moves have changed. Some Field Move levels have gone up to ×5, but most have stayed the way Pokémon Ranger had them- only going up to ×3. Unlike in the original Pokémon Ranger, the only Pokémon that don't have a Field Move are the ones that either can't be kept or the ones that are partners. Also Gust using Pokémon have either changed to Cut or in one exception<|fim_middle|>, is only used when there is a question mark that appears above the player's head.
In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, Field Moves may now be combined with other Pokémon's to clear targets. The field moves remain the same as in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia. | , Demist. Cross has been split from one Field Move used only to swing on posts to a variety of different traveling moves that involve riding on Pokémon over a variety of different terrains. Also, many new Field Moves have been created, some of which are unique, used only by certain Pokémon in certain places. These are called Map Moves and Area Moves. Both are types of Field Moves that are not used for Target Clear. The latter, such as Magma Flow | 94 |
My wife, Pia, and I had been living in Melbourne when she found out she got 'the job' – her dream job in fashion design. We knew there was no way she could pass<|fim_middle|> upgrade your home, or prepping for a big move? Sometimes living in your ideal area before making the decision to buy there can help you with the research. You can get familiar with the local amenities, restaurants, cafés and schools. If that's not for you, or you still want more info, check out our Spring buyers guide to help start your research. | it up. Before we knew it, we were uprooting the life we'd built in Melbourne, and moving to Sydney.
The speed at which everything happened meant that we were pretty stressed about what we were up against. To top that off, we literally knew next to nothing about Sydney – it was honestly starting from square one!
At first, we'd planned to keep our Melbourne property and rent it out. It seemed like an easy way to make extra income, and gave us a sense of security. It left our options open, which was important given our uncertainty about Sydney and the housing market. Eventually, we changed our minds and decided to sell. We realised this put us in a better position to buy a place in Sydney.
Before we knew it, we were uprooting the life we'd built in Melbourne, and gearing up to move to Sydney.
Everyone says it's next to impossible to buy something centrally-located and reasonably-priced in Sydney, so we were a little bit apprehensive (another reason we'd initially decided to keep the Melbourne flat). We were committed to finding the right place, so we decided our best bet was to move to Sydney before buying. Looking at properties online and having to pick a place without the benefit of seeing it first-hand was just too scary – especially for two pragmatists like us. So, we rented a place in Surry Hills to use as a base while we researched the market and got a feel for the suburbs we were interested in.
n such a competitive market, and especially in one that we were experiencing for the first time, we just needed to feel comfortable with who we worked with. We definitely had to do our research, meet plenty of agents, and ensure that we knew the home loan products inside and out. Thankfully, we were already banking with ING DIRECT for our everyday accountsand were big fans of the customer service we had received to date (more on that later), so they were immediately on the top of our list when it came to researching home loans.
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Carolin Weissert
Personnel Management Intern
Always getting better.
The plan for Carolin Weissert was to be sitting in a bank today and advising customers on how best to invest their<|fim_middle|> follow-up he could think of for his degree. | money, optimise their old-age pensions or spend their capital. After all, she had successfully completed her work-study programme in finance/banking. But during her studies, she noticed that there was an area that she liked better: human resources. That is why it was an easy decision for her to hit the "reset" button and develop her skills in this field instead. She did so during an internship at Bertrandt in Mönsheim.
"I have been here since 1 October 2018 and the internship ends in March. Let's see how it continues – so far it's been fun, at least," says Carolin Weissert. This is of course down to the many-layered tasks that she handles in her team: from appointment coordination in recruiting and care for new colleagues to personnel development. She can also showcase her talent in special projects, such as organising Bertrandt career days for clients.
"We are a really strong team here, with a good atmosphere and great cohesion. Even as a new member I was quickly integrated and have the feeling of always being part of it." Thus, she already noticed at her personal interview that Bertrandt offered a lot to its interns and took every step to make sure all employees could always improve themselves. So it's no surprise that her commute to Mönsheim of just under an hour is not a problem for her. "In fact, I look forward to every new working day – the distance doesn't bother me."
That doesn't mean that she is at a loss as to what to do with her free time, however. Rather the opposite. But in sport too, she has the same motto as in her professional life: "It's about constantly developing yourself. Training on the job or fitness training: if you stay focused and are always open to new experiences, you quickly improve and have more fun." It is a position that already opened up new challenges for her after leaving school and has expanded her horizons. "During a social project with street children in the Philippines, I fell in love with the country and its people. And I hope that I will soon be able to go back, to see whether there has been positive development there, too."
Jeremias Döffinger
Electromobility Intern
Be prepared.
Jeremias Döffinger never takes his eye off the road – neither in his work for the voluntary fire service, nor in his vehicle technology studies in Karlsruhe. And even as an intern, writing his bachelor's dissertation in the firm, both he and his colleagues took the scouts' motto to heart: "be prepared". With a pager in his pocket he is ready for anything. "But at the moment, luckily, there's not too much going on out there. This means I can concentrate on my internship and my dissertation."
"After just a few weeks in the company, I can say that my internship is great fun and is helping me advance. Above all because the colleagues in my team are not just young and friendly, but also help you with every question." Always being there when you are needed is of course natural to him. Already at his interview he realised that he would get along well with his colleagues and enjoy the atmosphere at the firm. "It was much more easy-going and comfortable than I imagined at first. Also, we already spoke about concrete topics for my dissertation; Bertrandt turned out to be particularly flexible."
His dissertation concerns a new tool for the construction software CATIA, designed to make a task previously carried out manually faster, easier and more secure in future. This topic naturally requires a particular interest in and talent for the field of IT. "And, of course, for everything to do with cars," he adds.
He is gaining practical experience in a team that is engaged in constructing high-voltage batteries for electric vehicles and belongs to the EEE department – Electromobility Electronics Evolution. This is one of the big, promising trends that particularly interests him. And the future is of especial concern to him. That is why, as a youth worker at the fire brigade, he is engaged in helping along the next generation. To make sure tomorrow is safer than today.
Andreas Geiger
A degree, then onwards ...
Andreas Geiger is working enthusiastically towards the goal. Or rather, two goals: the one he plays towards at the football club, and the goal of completing his master's degree, on which he has been working at Bertrandt since 2018. Here, this energy technology student is engaged with battery cooling for electric vehicles – the subject of his dissertation. To complete the work, he has in total around half a year, during which he is able to link the theory learnt at the University of Reutlingen perfectly with its practical applications at Bertrandt.
"When looking for a topic for my dissertation, I was completely free to choose, but it was a lucky chance that there was a place advertised at Bertrandt in my preferred subject, battery cooling." Andreas Geiger already has his BA – he completed it in Pforzheim in the field of mechanical engineering with a focus on product development. Learning practical knowledge and the basic rules of scientific work has created the best possible conditions for his Master's studies.
And now, everything is going to plan on the practical side. "Here at Bertrandt, I feel fully supported and am learning more each day," Andreas Geiger says gladly, commenting on the excellent conditions for work. This is no surprise: there is always someone there to help, and his team leader and head of department also give all the support they can. "We are a young, open team here in which everyone helps everyone. Above all, the working atmosphere is really good. As a new member, I felt very welcome."
During the application process, he already sensed that he had applied to the right employer. "After my online application, everything went very quickly. A call-back, telephone interview, personal interview, contract – it all went perfectly smoothly."
Alongside the interesting topic and the innovative work environment, he was also particularly attracted by the exceptionally good prospects at Bertrandt. His goal is to enter the company directly after graduating – something that was already discussed at interview. This would be the best | 1,270 |
There is something so cinematic about the Parisian Métro. Something that has been captured in movies and songs, from the New Wave to recent releases, something that everyday users sense when going down the stairs of the station.
In its early years, most of the stations were designed with a uniform Art Nouveau architecture. Of these stations, 83 have survived today.
In effect, the uniqueness of Paris lies in the will of city planners and cultural institutions to create something iconic.
The Parisian metro reflects the neighborhoods and cultural institutions that structure the city. While one station highlights signatures of French poets, artists, or politicians<|fim_middle|>, celebrates the love story between the urban and the art.
And in that way, San Francisco, with its acute cinematic potential, could write the next sequel of that love story. | , another station celebrates the modern art movement in France. The underlying theme of the stations, told through different artistic forms | 23 |
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