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Eat Like the Queen in Victoria
ByJeannette Kimmel
Victoria, B.C. might be known for its gardens and<|fim_middle|> for lunch or dinner, make sure to save room for dessert at Rogers' Chocolates. This Victoria staple (the original store has been open since 1891 and serves fine gourmet chocolates) opened an old-fashioned soda shoppe right across from the Fairmont Empress. The shoppe has marble counters, retro bar stools, a restored soda fountain, and serves ice cream (try unique flavors like raspberry, raisin rum, or ginger snap) made fresh from the Rogers' Chocolates factory in Victoria. 801 Government Street.
Photos: Jeannette Kimmel and Brad Swain | English charm, but it also has a bursting foodie scene, especially when it comes to seafood. Two of my top picks are Chandlers Seafood and the Wharfside Eatery, both located just a few steps away from the inner harbor.
Wharfside Eatery's inner harbor location admittedly makes it a bit touristy, but the food is nothing but local. Try favorites like the Oysters Rockefeller (oysters sauteed with Italian bacon, garlic, and spinach), Alaskan Jumbo Scallops (wrapped in bacon with a smoky tomato cream sauce), or classics like king crab legs or citrus cilantro rubbed ahi tuna. My top picks are the calamari, hand-dipped in cracked wheat and served in an edible rice bowl, and the the smoked salmon and mango chutney wrap, served with crispy sweet potato fries (above). On a warm Victoria evening, eat outside on the dock and watch the sun set on the harbor. 1208 Wharf Street.
Chandlers Seafood is located a few blocks away from the inner harbor, making it less enticing to cruise ship tourists and more appealing to locals (who dubbed its seafood the best in Victoria). There's no outside seating at Chandlers, but the dark wood paneling and maritime decor make it feel as if you're dining with a sea captain. The seafood is fresh (as one would expect from a port town) and the chef focuses on local fare, like red Coho salmon, halibut, and Alberta steaks. If you're there for a small meal, try the seafood chowder (made with wild Spring salmon, halibut, and shellfish) or the shrimp-stuffed mushrooms–two delicious appetizers. Chandlers also serves larger "feasts for two," like the "Menu Tour" (shrimp-stuffed mushrooms, New Brunswick lobster tails, garlic prawns, wild halibut fillet, and wild Spring salmon fillet) or "King Crab Feast" (shrimp-stuffed mushrooms plus one pound of garlic king crab shanks with two fillets of wild Spring salmon), all served with Caesar salad, basmati organic rice, baked potato, and warm bread with the chef's signature olive tapenade. 1250 Wharf Street.
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Krista is a homeschooling, music loving, traveling, kind of a gal. Now<|fim_middle|>. | that her kids are a bit older (ages 13, 15, 19 and 22) she has begun to work more aggressively on her life's passion—volunteering. Locally (Revelstoke, BC) Krista's work is spread between projects with her son, Raine Carnegie, and with Joy for Tomorrow—a partnership between herself and her good friend Jackie Brosseuk. In addition to this, she has just become a member of the Revelstoke Rotary Club. A large part of her work is done with youth. Krista has spent time in schools, with youth organizations and with individuals to raise awareness about social issues that affect our global community. She has a strong belief that it will be the next generation who will change the world and it is our responsibility to empower them to do so.
Tools for School: fundraising and pillowcase collection (for pillowcase school bags) towards alleviating the affects of informal fees in rural Cambodia.
Fundraising for GLEF: desks for the Taing Krosaing Junior High School.
Krista's passion runs thick and deep, and has led her to pursue a certificate in International Development through UBC. She has focused on Cambodia throughout her studies concentrating on the effects of informal fees on education. Working with and alongside GLEF is only a natural progression of Krista's passion | 278 |
Simply Brilliant - Artist-Jewellers of the 196<|fim_middle|>is | 0s and 1970s | In Cooperation with the Cincinnati Art Museum
27 March through 27 June 2021
Simply put, jewellery of the 1960s and '70s was revolutionary. If the 1950s were demure and controlled, the 1960s became an era of youthful rebellion and radical cultural change -and a new style of jewellery was part of that zeitgeist. Rock 'n' roll, the Vietnam War, the Kennedy assassinations, the civil rights and women's movements, the widespread use of hallucinogenic drugs, and the concept of free love are all associated with these tumultuous decades. From space-age plastic hoop earrings to the hippies' beaded necklaces, jewellery expressed individuality, nonconformity and the aesthetic, political, and intellectual values of the person who wore it.
Beyond these expressions in inexpensive costume jewellery that was available to all, fine jewellery took an equal turn to incorporate the mood of the times. Young jewellery designers no longer wanted simply to create demure baubles that accessorized current fashions. They thought of themselves as artists first, jewellers second, approaching their work as any painter or sculptor. They worked in gold, focusing on organic forms, favoring abstract shapes, and concepts related to space-age trends. They incorporated unconventional materials and were unrivaled in the texture and scale they brought to their designs.
Drawn from one of the most important private collections in the world, assembled by local Cincinnatian Kimberly Klosterman, this exhibition features the work of an international set of independent jewellers as well as major houses. The jewellery designers and makers of the 1960s and '70s were uncompromising in their vision. They took jewellery to a new level of artistry that paralleled the radical changes in society during these decades.
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Chef Dawn Tangeman, of the Wild Thyme Company, caters to North County and beyond.
By Deborah Sullivan Brennan
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Tangeman, 42, of City Heights, is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and a former corporate chef for Aloha Restaurants and the Salk Institute. She was dedicated to her culinary craft, but after years of working a taxing schedule, she wanted a position that allowed her to celebrate important milestones and holidays with her daughter, now 13.
She formed The Wild Thyme Company with her cousin 10 years ago, with the goal of catering festivities throughout San Diego. The company, which does the majority of its business in North County, takes pride in developing unique recipes and menus for each event, offering cuisine across an array of ethnicities, including Indian<|fim_middle|> people would be surprised to find out about you?
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BRADY v. SOUTHERN RY. CO.
[320 U.S. 476, 477] Mr. D. E. Hudgins and Welch Jordan, both of Greensboro, N.C., for petitioner.
Mr. Sidney S. Alderman, of Washington, D.C., for respondent.
This case arose under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. 1 Certiorari to the Supreme Court of North Carolina was sought and granted to consider the retroactivity of the last amendment to the Act in conjunction with the contention that there was error in the ruling which held the case improperly submitted to the jury by the trial court. 319 U.S. 777 , 63 S.Ct. 1028. Our conclusion makes it unnecessary to consider the former problem.
The decedent, Earle A. Brady, was a brakeman. At the time of his death he was employed in that capacity in interstate commerce by the respondent, Southern Railway Company. The accident occurred during a switching movement in Virginia. The freight train upon which decedent was acting as brakeman came north over a main line and passed a switch which led into a storage track running south parallel to and on the east of the main line. There were four other members of the crew-the engineer, the fireman, the flagman and the conductor.
After the entire train passed the switch, it was stopped and backed into the storage track to permit another northbound train to go through on the main line and to pick up twelve cars at the south end of the storage track. After the other train passed, decedent's train, without picking up the storage track cars, pulled out on to the main line, backed southwardly beyond a vehicular grade cross- [320 U.S. 476, 478] ing which passed over the main line and the storage track about one-eighth of a mile south of the switchpoints, left the caboose and all the cars except the four nearest the engine on the main line and returned north for the purpose of again backing into the storage track to pick up the storage track cars. After coupling these cars on to the four next to the engine, the intended movement was to pull out again on the main line, back the train southwardly to the cars left on the main line, couple up all the cars and proceed on the journey to the north.
As the engine and four cars backed slowly into the storage track, the decedent was riding the southeastern step of the rear car, a gondola. It was 6:30 A.M. on Christmas morning and so dark the work was carried on by lantern signals. The trucks hit the wrong end of a derailer, located three or four car lengths from the switch, which was closed so as to prevent cars on the storage track from drifting accidentally onto the main line. 2 The contact derailed the cars and threw decedent to instant death under the wheels.
Damages were sought for the alleged negligence of the carrier in failing to furnish a reasonably safe place to work by reason of defects in the track and derailer and, we assume since it was submitted to the jury and passed upon by the Supreme Court of North Carolina, 222 N.C. 367, at page 370, 23 S.E.2d 334, at page 337, by the act of some other employee in improperly closing the derailer after the beginning and [320 U.S. 476, 479] before the fatal phase of the switching movement. Further there was a charge of negligence in failing to provide a light or other warning to indicate the dangerous position of the derailer. A judgment for $20,000 was obtained in the Superior Court which was reversed in the state Supreme Court on the ground of the failure of the evidence to support the jury's verdict.
There is thus presented the problem of whether sufficient evidence of negligence is furnished by the record to justify the submission of the case to the jury. In Employers' Liability cases, this question must be determined by this Court finally. Through the supremacy clause of the Constitution, Art. VI, we are charged with assuring the act's authority in state courts. Only by a uniform federal rule as to the necessary amount of evidence may litigants under the federal act receive similar treatment in all states. Western & Atlantic R.R. v. Hughes, 278 U.S. 496, 498 , 49 S.Ct. 231, 232; Chicago M. & St. P.R. Co. v. Coogan, 271 U.S. 472, 474 , 46 S.Ct. 564, 565. Cf. United Gas Public Service Co. v. Texas, 303 U.S. 123, 143 , 625 S., 58 S.Ct. 483, 493. It is true that this Court has held that a state need not provide in F.E.L.A. cases any trial by jury according to the requirements of the Seventh Amendment. Minneapolis & St. L.R. Co. v. Bombolis, 241 U.S. 211 , 36 S.Ct. 595, Ann.Cas. 1916E 505, L.R.A.1917A, 86. But when a state's jury system requires the court to determine the sufficiency of the evidence to support a finding of a federal right to recover, the correctness of its ruling is a federal question. The weight of the evidence under the Employers' Liability Act must be more than a scintilla before the case may be properly left to the discretion of the trier of fact-in this case, the jury. Western & Atlantic R.R. v. Hughes, supra; Baltimore & Ohio R.R. Co. v. Groeger, 266 U.S. 521, 524 , 45 S.Ct. 169, 170. Cf. Gunning v. Cooley, 281 U.S. 90, 94 , 50 S.Ct. 231, 233; Commissioners v. Clark, 94 U.S. 278 , 284. When the evidence is such that without weighing the credibility of the witnesses there can be but one reasonable conclusion as to the verdict, the court should determine the proceed- [320 U.S. 476, 480] ing by non-suit, directed verdict or otherwise in accordance with the applicable practice without submission to the jury, or by judgment notwithstanding the verdict. By such direction of the trial the result is saved from the mischance of speculation over legally unfounded claims. Galloway v. United States, 319 U.S. 372 , 63 S.Ct. 1077; Pence v. United States, 316 U.S. 332 , 62 S.Ct. 1080; Baltimore & Ohio R. Co. v. Groeger, 266 U.S. 521 , 45 S.Ct. 169, note 1; Anderson, Adm'x, v. Smith, 226 U.S. 439 , 33 S.Ct. 176; Coughran v. Bigelow, 164 U.S. 301, 307 , 17 S.Ct. 117, 119; Gunning v. Cooley, 281 U.S. 90, 93 , 50 S.Ct. 231, 232, note; Seaboard Air Line Ry. v. Padgett, 236 U.S. 668, 673 , 35 S.Ct. 481, 482; Parks v. Ross, 11 How. 362, 373. See IX Wigmore on Evidence, (3d ed., 1940), 2494 et seq.
An examination of the proven facts to determine whether they are sufficient to permit a verdict by the jury for the decedent's estate based upon reason is of no doctrinal importance. Every case varies. However, the soundness of the judgment entered in the state Supreme Court depends upon an appraisal of the evidence and, as to this, there is a difference of opinion here.<|fim_middle|> of keeping a defective rail immediately opposite a derailer. The Divisional Superintendent of the Southern Railway Company, put on the stand by the respondent, testified that trains backed over closed derailers 'very frequently.' He himself had seen it happen 'on 25 to 50 occasions.' And undisputed evidence, including photographs, showed that respondent had foreseen this likelihood to the extent that the top of the derailer had a special groove to hold the flange of a wheel as it passed over the back of the derailer. That a train would ordinarily not be backed over a closed derailer except for the personal negligence of the train crew is not determinative of the issue of foreseeability. The standard of reasonable conduct may require the defendant to protect the plaintiff against 'that occasional negligence which is one of the ordinary incidents of human life and therefore to be anticipated. ...'5 And the mere fact that the negligence of the respondent in placing the weak rail in the track occurred several years before the accident does not establish that the subsequent injury was not foreseeable. The negligent conduct of respondent not only consisted of 'placing the weak rail in the track'; it also consisted of keeping the 'weak rail' there.
Nor is it easy to comprehend why the defective rail was not the 'proximate cause' of the injury. It was the last 'link in an unbroken chain of reasonably foreseeable events' which cost the employee his life. Surely this rail [320 U.S. 476, 489] was the 'proximate cause' if those words be used to mean an event which contributes to produce a result, which is the meaning Congress intended when it made railroads liable for the injury or death of an employee 'due to' or 'resulting in whole or in part from' the railroad's negligence. 6 The record shows that two expert witnesses with many years of railroad experience testified that the accident was caused by the defective rail. That one of these witnesses on cross-examination stated the derailment would not have occurred 'nine time out of ten' if there had been a sound rail hardly justifies a directed verdict against petitioner. The fact of causation is no different from any other fact and does not have to be proved with absolute certainty; ninety per cent certainty should suffice to make it an issue for the jury. That a sound rail would have given the deceased nine chances out of ten to escape death should be enough to give his family and the community the protection which the Act contemplates.
[ Footnote 1 ] 35 Stat. 65, as amended, 36 Stat. 291, and 53 Stat. 1404, 45 U.S.C. A. 51 et seq.
[ Footnote 2 ] A derailer is a small but heavy iron device attached to a rail which opens and closes over the rail by a lever, so as to derail or turn off the track cars approaching the closed derailer from the expected direction. When the derailer is open trains may pass in either direction without interference. A train or car approaching a closed derailer from the unexpected or wrong direction may successfully roll over the obstruction but more probably they, too, would be derailed. The apparatus is not designed when closed to safely permit the passage of cars from the unexpected direction.
[ Footnote 3 ] See e.g., the Squib Case, 2 W.Bl. 892. Cf. 1 Cooley on Torts (4th Ed., 1932) 50, n. 25, and collection of cases.
[ Footnote 2 ] 'Every common carrier by railroad while engaging in commerce between any of the several States or Territories ... shall be liable in damages to any person suffering injury while he is employed by such carrier in such commerce, or, in the case of the death of such employee, to his or her personal representative ... for such injury or death resulting in whole or in part from the negligence of any of the officers, agents, or employees of such carrier, or by reason of any defect or insufficiency, due to its negligence, in its cars, engines, appliances, machinery, track, roadbed, ... or other equipment.' 35 Stat. 65, as amended, 53 Stat. 1404, U.S.C. Title 45, 51, 45 U.S.C.A. 51.
[ Footnote 3 ] Uncontradicted testimony showed that both the flagman and the conductor were under the duty to operate the derailer in switching operations when the train was long. Here the train was four hundred yards in length. The conductor admitted that he had operated the derailer once during the switching operation, and that he had been in a place where he could have closed it before the engine and four cars backed into it. Not one of the conductor's fellow employees testified as to what the conductor was doing at the time when the derailer must have been closed.
[ Footnote 5 ] Restatement of Torts 302, Comment l. See also Prosser on Torts ( 1941) 37, p. 243. | Our conclusion is that there is failure to show in the record any negligence of the carrier from not putting a light on the derailer or by the action of other employees than decedent in closing the derailer.
As to the light, it is nowhere shown that it was customary or even desirable in the operation of this or any other railroad to equip derailers with such a signal. Apparently lights on a derailer are not used on storage tracks where, as at the place of the accident, an automatic block system functions.
Nor do we find any evidence upon which a jury could find negligence of other employees of the carrier in setting the derailer without warning the decedent. On the first backward movement into the storage track, the engineer and fireman were in the engine cab at the front of the train. There is no evidence that either left that posi- [320 U.S. 476, 481] tion until after the accident. As the entire train passed the derailer then without incident and again upon its exit from the storage track to return to the main line to cut the train, there is no suggestion that the derailer was not open during that part of the movement. As petitioner states, 'during switching operations it is the usual rule and custom for the derailer to be kept off the track until the switching operation is completed.' This time the switch was closed between the movement just referred to and the return of the engine and four cars to the storage track to pick up the cars waiting transportation.
The evidence shows without contrary intimation that on the first movement into the storage track the twelve cars to be picked up later were south of the crossing and therefore more than an eighth of a mile from the switch. 'When the cars or the train was backed into the pass track to let the northbound train pass, I (the conductor) threw the switch and the derailer and then came back to the crossing to await the other movement-to keep from hitting an automobile.' 'When that movement was made-when they backed out on the main line-I was at this crossing, protecting the crossing. In the backing up movement I protected the crossing and then they cut out the four cars. The engine came over the crossing; cut off somewhere five or six cars south of the crossing. I was not up north of the engine when they cut the cars out. I was back up here. I rode the caboose car back. When they came on down I stayed on the caboose car and Mr. Brady stayed where the four or five cars were. He cut those out. I didn't see him. I was checking on those cars. I had left the caboose. I was not far from those twelve cars so I left the caboose to check up on the cars. While I was over there I heard the blast of the locomotive engine. I didn't see how the cars were derailed-left the track-nor did I see where Mr. Brady was at that time.' Obviously the conductor, in order to get near the twelve stored cars, [320 U.S. 476, 482] hopped the caboose at the crossing as it backed up on the main line. The flagman testified that the conductor came back and watched the crossing after the train first backed into the storage track. The flagman also testified that on leaving the caboose after the second train passed he, the flagman, went south to check up on the twelve stored cars and never touched either the switch or the derailer.
The undisputed testimony as to the significant movements of the decedent, Brady, as given by the engineer, follows: 'When we backed into the pass or storage track the first time and got in there to wait for No. 30 to go by, I saw Mr. Brady close the switch and the derailer. Mr. Brady gave me the signal to come back out. He set the derailer not to derail and opened the switch for me to come out and I came on out. Then I pulled out and back down south on the northbound track beyond the crossing, Mr. Brady was on the four cars and I saw him get off these four cars. He rode back north on these four cars 'til he got north of the switch. He got off the car and throwed the switch and got back and signaled me back. From the time I came out of the switch until I came back in there I never seen anybody else in there, other than Mr. Brady.' With the record evidence as to the action of the crew in this condition, it appears obvious that there is nothing to show negligence by any of the other servants of the carrier.
We now turn to the third instance of alleged negligence. This is the existence to the knowledge of the carrier of a rail, opposite the derailer, so worn on top and sides that in the opinion of qualified experts it permitted the thrust of the east wheels of the car, as they rose over the 'wrong end' of the derailer, to force the flange on the west wheels over the defective rail and so to derail the cars, when no such derailment would have occurred, 'nine times out of [320 U.S. 476, 483] ten, if the best type' rail was in use. There is no evidence of the unsuitability of the rail for ordinary use.
Such evidence, we assume, would justify a finding for petitioners, if the defective rail was the proximate cause of the derailment and the backing of the train improperly over the closed derailer a danger reasonably to be anticipated. As to the likelihood of cars passing over the wrong end of derailers, one witness with ten years experience as a brakeman testified that he recalled three or four instances. Another, the Superintendent of the railroad with 22 years experience said, 'It happens very frequently. I would say yes, I have seen it 25 to 50 times.' The rule as to when a directed verdict is proper, heretofore referred to, is applicable to questions of proximate cause. Atchison, T. & S.F.R. Co. v. Toops, 281 U.S. 351 , 50 S.Ct. 281; St. Louis-San Francisco R. Co. v. Mills, 271 U.S. 344, 348 , 46 S.Ct. 520, 521; New York C.R. Co. v. Ambrose, 280 U.S. 486 , 50 S.Ct. 198; Baltimore & Ohio R. Co. v. Tindall, 7 Cir., 47 F.2d 19; Texas Gulf Sulphur Co. v. Portland Gas Light Co., 1 Cir., 57 F.2d 801. Cf. Story Parchment Co. v. Paterson Parchment Paper Co., 282 U.S. 555, 566 , 51 S.Ct. 248, 251.
Negligence in keeping defective rail opposite derailer. There was evidence to show that the rail of the pass track opposite the derailer had been used for twenty-six years; that the top of the rail was decayed, rusty, badly worn, and thin; that with bare fingers metal slivers could easily be picked from both sides of the rail; and that some of the cross ties were old, not properly supported by ballast, and sloped toward the defective rail. Petitioner then offered expert evidence, contradicted by respondent's expert evidence, that the derailment would not have occurred but for this defective rail. The Court declines to give any effect whatever to all of this evidence on two stated grounds: (1) That the rail was suitable for ordinary use and the backing of the train improperly over the closed derailer was not 'a danger reasonably to have been anticipated' ; (2) That the 'weak rail' was not the 'proximate cause' of the death.
It is difficult to imagine how, except by sheer guessing, or by drawing upon some undisclosed superior fund of wisdom, the Court reaches the conclusion that respondent [320 U.S. 476, 488] need not have foreseen that trains would be backed over the wrong end of closed derailers. The evidence of railroad men who had worked on railroads showed it was foreseeable. Doubtless judges know more about formal logic and legal principles than do brakemen, engineers, and divisional superintendents. I am not so certain that they know more about the danger | 1,807 |
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This week the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD and Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD confirmed that 12 successful applicants to the Regional Technology Clustering Fund had been selected through a rigorous evaluation process, which was based on criteria including a project's significance for innovation.
IDEAM received the maximum allocation of €406,520 from the €4.6 million fund, a fund which provides a platform for engagement between enterprise and regionally-based academic institutions to drive productivity and competitiveness in and across the regions.
IDEAM will bring together and support the growth of three individual networks, namely Limerick for Engineering, Limerick for IT and the Precision and Turned Parts Manufacturing Association (PTMA) through an overarching cluster.
The cluster will help more than 70 Manufacturing SMEs, from all over Ireland, to increase productivity, improve competitiveness and expand into international markets.
The key goals will be increased engagement on Industry 4.0, skills development in automation and robotics, masterclasses in data analytics and IIoT and increased participation in European Funded Platforms.
President of LIT Professor Vincent Cunnane said IDEAM will further strengthen the collaboration between industry and LIT.
"The IDEAM cluster will enable LIT to connect and engage further with SMEs providing a means to increase their educational and research remit in all aspects of digital transformation and Industry 4.0," said Professor Cunnane.
"The Regional Technology Clustering Fund, which is supporting the cluster, was designed to help strengthen collaboration between industry leaders and Higher Education Institutions with a view to enhanced balanced regional development."
"Working and supporting industry in the region is already one of LIT's key priorities as we continue to develop courses to meet industry needs and educate our students to a work ready standard. It is the success of this partnership that paves the way for three quarters of LIT's graduates to remain in the Mid West region, working primarily in counties Limerick, Clare and Tipperary," he added.
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Lay out 4 sheets<|fim_middle|> packet and check to make sure the sausage is totally cooked through.
This recipe is a low carb version of lasagna. The eggplant does a nice job of substituting for the pasta in traditional lasagna. Don't cut the lasagna TOO thin and you'll get a hearty 'noodle' in your foil packet. | of heavy duty aluminum foil.
3. Drizzle the olive oil over the eggplant pieces, tossing to coat well, then divide the pieces evenly on top of the sausage on the foil.
4. Top the eggplant with the tomato, then sprinkle with oregano, then top with the cheese. Salt and pepper if desired.
5. Place on grill on indirect heat, close cover, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, spinning packets at least once, or until the sausage is cooked through. The time will vary depending on the heat of your grill.
6. Remove from grill and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes, then carefully open and serve. Serves 4.
Cooking meals in foil packets is a great way to trap flavors AND to cut down on clean up. You can put this on the grill (like the instructions say) or you can just throw them in the oven. If you cook the packet in your oven, just set your oven for about 350 degrees and bake for about 40 to 50 minutes. Open one | 223 |
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When Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav recently talked up FAST channels, calling them "a unique opportunity to increase our addressable market" (and possibly create a new home for HBO shows like Westworld), many people had the same reaction.
What's a FAST channel again?
Short for "free, ad-supported television," FAST is a live, linear and growing area of the streaming universe that has emerged as a complement to on-demand offerings. The multibillion-dollar sector is inhabited by an eclectic range of purveyors, content owners and connected-TV players, among them Pluto, Tubi, Roku, Amazon's Fire TV and Freevee, Xumo, Local Now, Samsung, Vizio and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. With inclinations akin to Zaslav's, cable TV programmers like AMC Networks, Hallmark and QVC have made moves in FAST. The maturation of the business in recent years has offered some consolation for media companies hit hard by pay-TV cord-cutting rates that now exceed 6% a year. Makers of smart TVs and other connected devices, meanwhile, are keen to participate in the shift of dollars from traditional platforms to streaming, hoping to use free streaming shows to secure long-term customer relationships.
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Chief among FAST's virtues, proponents say, is that for programmers and viewers alike it recalls the early days of cable, in all of its channel-surfing glory. Although the landscape is evolving, for now it is largely dominated by what used to be called reruns – proven audience magnets like procedural dramas and sitcoms, which can be packaged even down to the show or character level. (Cue the voice-over: "Tonight, on The Jersey Shore Channel …")
"It's very familiar – this is just TV," Rob Holmes, head of content programming for The Roku Channel, told Deadline in an interview. "We just took streaming to a new platform and made it free."
Differing Content Approaches
The Roku Channel, which launched in 2017, offers hundreds of FAST channels alongside tens of thousands of on-demand titles and has become a top 5 destination for Roku's 65 million-plus active accounts. It started out focusing on genres like news and then branched out into entertainment, sports and other areas, becoming a key sandbox for the company as it set ambitious content goals and got into the originals game. With titles like this fall's buzzy film Weird: The Al Yankovic Story plus offerings stemming from the acquisitions of Quibi and This Old House, Roku is taking a unique tack on FAST.
Most of Roku's competitors are focused more on the opportunity to extend the shelf life – and revenue potential – of what's already in their library or what can be acquired on the cheap. Regardless of content strategy, advertisers drawn to the targeting and automation capabilities of the<|fim_middle|>azers like MTV, Nickelodeon, CNN and a few others paved the way before fragmentation made pay-TV packages bulge with hundreds of channels as the 21st century began. "In this case, we're going the other way," the exec observes. "There a leveling-up" that could favor whoever finds a way to attain scale.
Deloitte, in a report outlining the consulting firm's predictions for media and technology companies in 2023, said that all major ad-free subscription services will have cheaper tiers with ads by next year. About half of the field, the company predicts, will also roll out FAST channels. (Disney, it's worth noting, has been conspicuously quiet on the FAST front even as it has introduced ads to Disney+ and two-term CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that pay-TV is heading toward a cliff and is "going to be pushed off.") NBCUniversal's strategy with Peacock since the streaming service's launch in 2020 has had FAST well in mind, and the company's deal to carry Hallmark programming adds to a robust lineup of several dozen 24/7 channels spanning many genres. The Roku Channel, in a similar fashion, has recently added cable mainstays QVC and HSN to its free offerings, along with Lionsgate's MovieSphere.
The Great Migration?
Are we witnessing the great migration, then, with dollars and eyeballs shifting from the old cable box and grid to a free and internet-delivered future? And if so, is that going to solve the problems plaguing the media sector, whose longtime pay-TV engine continues to sputter? "The answer is no," Shultz said. "FAST is part of the answer. If a media company's goal was to migrate out of the existing, highly attractive, highly lucrative linear model into a single-business-model linear, ad-supported model, that would be incredibly challenging. … There is this idea that this could be Cable 2.0. but people have to acknowledge how unattractive that business would be."
Cable and satellite systems, Schultz notes, were able to profit via geographic monopolies. "The fact that there were artificial constraints on the number of providers that a household could have meant that content differentiation was less important," he said. "There are only a couple of examples – DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket – of distributors trying to differentiate themselves based on content. In almost every case, the portfolio was more or less the same. … There are no constraints on distribution now – anyone can become a distributor."
Indeed, the marketplace is full of unlikely purveyors of lean-back video. Vevo, which was created as a joint venture among major music labels in the wake of Hulu's initial launch, has seen a huge benefit from merely being in more living rooms. Connected-TV ad revenue now makes up 50% of the company's total ad revenue, up from just 4% at the beginning of 2020.
Bill Rouhana, CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul, recently led the company's acquisition of Redbox, in part because of its FAST portfolio. But even though the company has funded originals for Crackle, Popcornflix and other services under its streaming tent, he doesn't see a content spending race resembling that of SVOD. Some players in FAST are putting together content "really just to get the message across that you can watch stuff," he said. Content spending "has proven time and time again to be the third rail." While certainly drawn to many aspects of FAST, which fit well with his company's on-demand portfolio, Rouhana says he also sees the market as a viewing and advertising experience "on the way toward something else." The atomization of the video audience – made even more pronounced by the increasing irrelevance of measurement tools like Nielsen ratings in the streaming age – has taken "four networks" from the 1990s, in Rouhana's assessment, and "turned it into 20,000. But where has the audience gone?"
For his part, though, Holmes sees all of the activity by FAST stakeholders in recent years as a fundamentally positive sign.
"They put a toe in the water," he said, "and they've seen that the water is deep."
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"Just like in the early days of cable, as this was all taking shape, a lot of people initially wondered, 'Is anybody actually going to watch all this stuff that's been around for all these years?'" said Alan Wolk, co-founder and lead analyst at media analyst firm TVREV. "It turns out, they do. People are comforted by being able to turn something on and find a show they have a connection to." Roku's Holmes points out that the company often comes across TikTok videos made by cord-nevers who have discovered they can flip on the Roku Channel without any up-front payment or hassle. "They feel like they're getting away with something — 'free TV!'" Holmes said with a laugh.
Wolk, who also wrote the 2015 streaming book Over the Top, is widely credited with coining the acronym FAST. A number of free streaming platforms had been running ads for years, among them Hulu and Crackle, by the time the streaming boom started to upend the media business in the 2010s. But the spate of live, 24/7 channels seemed like a new variation. "Everybody kept referring to these channels as AVOD, and we thought, 'That's really not quite it.' So, we came up with something we thought was a more accurate description."
Because of pay-TV commitments, many FAST players leverage established brands, but what ends up streaming is a curated version of a channel, not the same feed. Viewers of the NFL Channel, for example, shouldn't expect the same in-season game broadcasts or studio breakdowns that NFL Network subscribers get via pay-TV. Pluto, which Viacom (now Paramount Global) acquired for $340 million in 2019) embraced the live broadcast ancestry of streaming by deploying an on-screen programming guide, a pay-TV fixture eventually replicated by other companies.
Jeff Shultz, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Business Development Officer, Streaming at Paramount Global, was an advisor to a small startup called Pluto TV as it came out of beta in 2014. "Common knowledge was that Netflix was killing advertising," Shultz said about the operating environment at the time. Pay-TV, which had delivered staggeringly high profit margins for decades, was just beginning its secular decline, while streaming remained almost by definition ad-free. Disney, NBCUniversal and other media companies were still cashing big checks in exchange for funneling films and TV series to Netflix, and were years away from getting into the streaming game at all, much less selling ads there.
While Pluto has prospered as part of Paramount Global, surpassing the $1 billion annual revenue milestone last year, Shultz told Deadline that only about one-quarter of its content comes from in-house suppliers. "It's still a third-party service," Shultz said, noting the more than 400 sources of programming. That said, Pluto has been positioned as a synergy tool, with free pop-up channels for Yellowstone or CBS or Showtime series enticing subscribers to the company's subscription offerings.
"What works in FAST is a well-known franchise – a brand of some sort – that's highly episodic, a procedural or a sitcom that's available in very large volume," Shultz said. The company's channel dedicated to CSI was "No. 1 the day it launched and has been No. 1 ever since," the exec noted. "It is the archetype, the perfect FAST channel." A recent deal put a trove of additional properties from the CBS library – among them Matlock, Andy Griffith, Cheers and Frasier – on Pluto.
In contrast with Roku, which has indicated it is spending in the range of $1 billion a year on original and acquired content, Pluto has thus far foresworn original programming.
"Even in success, you've got 10 episodes" in a typical season of a series, Shultz reasoned. "In SVOD, a single movie or series could drive a subscriber acquisition or avoid a monthly churn, but the only objective in FAST is engagement." Judy Justice, for example, is a recent addition to the Amazon Freevee lineup as an original strip, but for Pluto and Paramount the preferred strategy is to embrace the library. "We own the Judge Judy catalog," Shultz said of the former CBS syndication mainstay. "That's thousands and thousands of episodes. The idea of starting over and producing them when we have thousands" isn't viable.
Still, Roku's Holmes said all of this new growth, at a time when the conventional bundle keeps declining, makes him wonder, "Who's going to be the TNT of FAST?" The longtime general-entertainment titan of the cable realm has minted billions for Turner and its many corporate parents over the years in large part by aggregating large-scale audiences and persuading distributors and advertisers to pay a premium for it. "We've seen that 24/7 channels dedicated to individual shows do well. We have clearly seen that viewers are interested in the space," Holmes said. In the cable era, he continued, trailbl | 1,103 |
A few days ago I posted a pic on Instagram that I would have never even considered posting before.
Truth is, my inner mean girl has a lot to say about the way I look in that pic (&, let's be honest, a lot of other things).
But instead of letting her beat me up and ruin my lunch plans, my day or even how I feel about hanging out at the pool with the kids, I quietly told her to sit down and, ahem, shut up.
So what's changed? How have I been able to keep the mean girl in her place?
Gratitude is the secret weapon of keeping positive mindset.
It's something we've talked about a lot lately.
Last year my dear friend Kym gave our #momsquad The Five Minute Journal for<|fim_middle|>Of course, you don't need The Five Minute Journal to become more grateful, but it's so effective because it draws on psychology research and self-improvement advice that's been tested in the real world. They distill this info into easy to follow morning and evening routines/questionnaires that will have you changing your outlook faster than you change your toddler's pull up.
I love this post – thank you for the reminder to look for the positive things in life. | Christmas.
At first, I was afraid it would feel like a chore to use it consistently. But, I was surprised at how easy it was and how much of an impact it had on my outlook every day.
Apparently, it wasn't a fluke. Decades of Research has shown that practicing gratitude is good for your health and can help improve many areas of your life, including negative thought patterns.
In fact, scientists have gathered more than 20 years worth of studies to prove that gratitude really works.
The good news for us busy mommas is that we don't have to do anything elaborate to have more gratitude in our lives.
Overwhelmingly positive effects can be felt just by keeping a simple gratitude journal.
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<|fim_middle|>. | The Spanish element of this course is exactly the same as Course A, with two grammar classes and two conversation classes daily. You will have four hours of horseriding per week. Spanish classes are in the morning, horseriding in the afternoon. The lessons are held at a campo which is an hour bus ride from the school. You will be given a ride to the campo, and take a bus back to Montevideo (approximately 65 pesos).The rides take place at a ranch about one hour from Montevideo and offer the opportunity to experience the country's natural landscape. Lessons are one-to-one and the teacher is an experienced rider and riding instructor. Complete beginners are welcome and a suitably gentle horse will be selected. Experienced riders will be able to develop their skills under the guidance of the instructor. In the case of bad weather, classes will be cancelled and, where possible, rescheduled for another day. You should wear comfortable clothes.
Beginners can expect to learn the principles of riding, how to mount and dismount safely, how to guide the horse to walk, trot, stop and turn. The instructor will also brief you on posture, safety precautions, and basic care of horses and stables. Those with some experience will be able to improve their technique, learn new skills such as riding at a gallop, or you can simply ride for fun and enjoy the beautiful landscape | 282 |
Pokemon: Check Out Funko's Charizard, Horsea, and Pikachu Pops
They'll hit stores soon.
Funko is preparing to release the next wave of vinyl Pop figures in its Pokemon collection. "Series 7" will feature four Pokemon Pop figures: a silver metallic charmander, a sitting Pikachu, Horsea, and Charizard.
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SuperParent had the chance to check out the Pikachu, Charizard, and Horsea figures before they<|fim_middle|> Charizard, Pikachu, and Horsea Pops for coverage purposes.
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First, Pikachu is smaller than some other Funko Pop figures, measuring roughly 2.75 inches tall from the bottom of the figure to the top of Pikachu's head. However, Pikachu's left ear sticks up from the top of its head, giving the figure a total height of around 3.75 inches. Pikachu's head can rotate a full 360 degrees, so you can make the figure look in different directions when it's on display.
The sitting Pikachu Pop is a bit unstable when displayed outside of the box since the figure is top-heavy. However, it will still sit on its own without a base if you position it correctly.
Next, Charizard is a much larger and heavier Pop figure than other Pops. It measures roughly 5.25 inches tall from the bottom of the figure to the top of the "horns" on Charizard's head. The fire on the tip of Charizard's tail is slightly transparent, which is a cool touch. The figure's head can also be moved 360 degrees, so you can make the figure look in different directions.
Finally, the Horsea Pop figure has a unique design, since it's connected to a clear stand so the pocket monster appears to be hovering in the air. Horsea is a Water-type Pokemon, so this gives the Pop the appearance of floating in the water. The base also ensures that the figure can be displayed outside of the box, since Horsea's narrow tail wouldn't provide a solid base for the figure on its own.
The Horsea figure measures roughly 4.25 inches from the bottom of the base to the top of Horsea's head. The figure's head can rotate all of the way around so it can look in different directions while on display.
Funko's Series 7 Pokemon Pop figures are now available to pre-order at stores like Entertainment Earth and Amazon. They're expected to be released at some stores in September 2021. For instance, the four figures have a release date of September 23, 2021 on Amazon.
However, keep in mind that different stores may release the same Funko Pops at different times and for different prices. For instance, Entertainment Earth has a January 2022 release date for these four figures. Make sure to shop around to find the best deal and release date for the figure(s) you want!
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Our gut houses trillions of bacteria,70% of our immune cells, and 500 million neurons. This rich and diverse community of cells, otherwise known as the enteric signaling network, acts as a command center by transmitting information throughout the body that can affect our propensity for disease.
With over 44,000 genes<|fim_middle|> cutting edge experimental medicine approaches to expedite development and increase probability of success in bringing revolutionary medicines to patients. | and hundreds of metabolites newly discovered by Kintai scientists, our expertise in chemistry, human biology, experimental medicine and artificial intelligence fuel our PEM™ discovery platform to rapidly identify and develop new medicines.
Through a multidisciplinary approach leveraging the interconnected biology of the microbiome, gut immune system, and enteric nervous system and their roles in human pathology, Kintai has an initial portfolio of more than 10 therapeutic programs targeting multiple indications, including autoimmunity, cancer and neurological disease.
The company is deploying creative and bright minds from academia and industry to apply | 114 |
You won't want to miss this chance to create a stunning winter landscape under the guidance of artist Steve Duprey, who has been compared to<|fim_middle|> and your creative ideas.
Registration is required; reserve your spot now by calling the library at 315-986-5932, or adding your name to the sign-up sheet at the library. $15 is due on the day of the class.
Image above: "Train Ride to NYC," by Steve Duprey, acrylic on canvas.
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You'll spend an afternoon at the library with Steve in a small classroom-like setting that is limited to ten participants. Thanks to grant funding from the Friends of Macedon Public Library the cost to participate has been reduced to $15. This includes your lesson and guidance from Steve, paint brushes, canvas and paint. All you need to bring is yourself | 105 |
Check out these head bangers.
Black rock in Detroit isn't exactly<|fim_middle|>, that is to say, limitless. Her first EP, "Insidious Pleasures" is due out next spring. In the meantime, you can watch a live performance of "We Can't See," which is definitely a standout track from the upcoming EP and a searing performance – especially the guitar solo at the 3:00 mark.
Jordan Sunshine once fronted a punk band and still loves rock, but many of her compositions lean toward the electronic music side, what she describes as "dream pop." Take, "foibles," for example. This ephemeral exploration into places explored (and unexplored) is the perfect album to throw on some noise-cancelling headphones and get lost in the sonic sea of Sunshine's voice and sparse production. | a movement, but it does live in the city, which becomes evident if you look for it. But where can you sample this work? The list below is not meant to be a comprehensive roundup of black rock albums from Detroit artists, rather, think of it as an entry point – a gateway, an invitation – to go off exploring the talent right in our backyard. If you love Jimi Hendrix's work, Lenny Kravitz, Living Colour, or Gary Clark Jr., you'll find something exciting to unpack here.
Inohs Sivad has an alto voice that drives every song. Their soon-to-be-released offering, "2 nd Hand Smoke," is according to band, "a 5-song EP that probes the ins and outs of relationships, hitting pause when life becomes too much and offers a key to success, is a milestone in our Evolution." Adding: It's the band's "first collaborative work of original tunes." Check out the sample track, "I Won't Be Satisfied" to get a taste of IS Evolution's musical heat.
Raven Love and the 27s' "Shameless" has everything you want in a rock album with moods shifting from contemplative to exuberant. Raven's voice immediately captures the imagination. "Not My Heart" is something truly evocative of the diversity – and many faces – of rock 'n' roll.
Deekah Wyatt (featured on BLAC's September cover) is a hard rocker through and through: she encapsulates the riotous spirit of the music. As the founder of the annual Cosmic Slop Festival, which features rock bands of color, Wyatt tends to support her community as well as other artists, but make no mistake about it – she can rock. Her band Roxolydian is a fine example of what black rock can be | 375 |
Here are two adventure-packed novels perfect for introducing middle grade readers to the work of #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman.Ungifted: When Donovan Curtis pulls a major prank at his middle school, he thinks he's finally gone too far. But thanks to a mix-up by one of the administrators, instead of getting in trouble, Donovan is sent to a special program for gifted and talented students. The program couldn't be a more perfectly unexpected hideout for someone like him. But as the students and teachers grow to realize that Donovan may not be good at math or science (or just about anything), he shows that his gifts may be exactly what these students never knew they needed.Masterminds: In idyllic Serenity, New Mexico, honesty and integrity are valued above all else. The thirty kids who live there<|fim_middle|> problems of other, less fortunate places. Then one day Eli Frieden bikes to the edge of the city limits and something so crazy and unexpected happens, it changes everything. Action-packed and full of unexpected twists, this new series is perfect for young fans of James Patterson and John Grisham. | never lie--they know it's a short leap from that to the awful | 15 |
In the last Google Analytics blog we talked about the dashboard, and in this second blog we are going to focus on the 'All traffic' category of the acquisition section of the dashboard. When you look at the acquisition section you can drill down into traffic, Adwords, search console, social and campaigns, but we will focus on these other categories at a later date.
The all traffic category lets you view your website traffic in terms of the channels, tree-maps, source/medium and referrals. No matter which category you want to view, for all of them, you will view a line chart and a table, for which you can set the date range for.
The line chart shows you're the sessions over the selected time period, whilst the table lets you view the data in terms of Acquisition (Sessions, % new sessions and new users) and Behaviour (bounce rate, pages/session and average session duration). If you have set up any Goals (which we will discuss in a later blog) you will also be able to view these.
The channels section shows you where your traffic has come from; this can be Direct, Organic, Referral, Social or Other. Direct traffic is traffic when users have typed your website URL directly into their browser, whilst organic is when users have searched in Google. Referral traffic is any traffic from any other website that has a<|fim_middle|> the referral websites. This is any website that has a link to your website, or may have featured a press release or advert.
Keep coming back to our website to see the next blog which will explain the Behaviour section of Google Analytics, but in the meantime take a look at the Acquisition section and get to understand what the data is telling you about your website.
If you would like any further information on Google Analytics or to discuss your marketing requirements, please contact the team on 01904 863511 or email info@pickandmixms.co.uk. | link to your website. Social is traffic from any of your social media profiles, and Other is anything else that Google Analytics can't determine. This can actually also include Social as sometimes Google Analytics struggles to group social correctly. For this reason, it is a good idea to create UTMs for any website links that you are sending to from your social profiles. This way you can track the performance of your social campaigns as the data sits under campaigns in the acquisition category. You can create UTMs in Google's Campaign URL Builder. As you fill in the fields the URL will be populated in the URL builder box, which is the URL to use in your social media campaigns It's a good idea to keep a document of the URL details in for you to monitor and use again in the future.
The Tree-maps lets you view the same data in a visual format.
The source/medium category lets you drill down into the traffic further to few the specific sources, eg; which search engine, which social platform, which referral site.
The referrals category lets you view | 212 |
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In Flames: Soundtrack To Your Escape
By MusicIncider on February 15, 2021 CD Reviews, cdreview
In Flames: Bjorn Gelotte-Guitars. Daniel Svensson-Drums. Anders Friden-Vocals.
Peter Iwers-Bass. Jesper Stromblad-Guitars.
Death metal, black metal, heavy metal….maybe we should just label it Swedish metal. In Flames is harsh and beautiful all at the same time. -I love Jesper Stromblad's guitar playing. It really where the fucking journey on this CD gets highlighted. F(r)iend and Touch of Red are full of heavy, thick riffs that bring back the eighties in a very cool way-think Dave Mustaine and you are there. -The Quiet Place is full of complicated and beautiful guitar melodies that sound like running water-so the exchange between Bjorn Gelotte and Jesper Stromblad is picture perfect. It actually reminded me of Vai and Satriani on stage at G3. -Andres Friden really fucking impressed me with his range. He has the death growl on Dead Alone that breaks into melody, and he actually sings on Like You Better Dead. I like the versatility because it does not insult the intelligence of the listener and I think that vocalists should be able to sing-and I like the variation, every song does not sound exactly the same. If I wanted to hear the same song ten times in a row, I would play it ten times in a row. -Anders Friden demands respect based on his vocal ability alone and has the appeal to crossover into the mainstream, but this does not mean that In Flames is a sellout to its underground roots. In Search for I kicks your ass, just like anything great that floats underground. If Flames even gives us a ballsy ballad (and it is deep and dark-not gushy) called Evil In A Closet. -I miss the ballad on CD's, so to me this was a fucking treat. -Peter Iwers on bass has fucking outrageous lines happening. The bass lines are bluesy, jazz, and straightforward hardcore. I am willing to be that he is fucking hot to see in concert. -Daniel Svennson on drums is simply John Bonham good. He has all the fucking potential to be one of those drummers that you remember forever. He brings the thunder and the lighting, but he also brings that something you just can't put your finger on that makes him the one that sets the mood for the music. -In Flames is special. There is no doubt about that. I think a lot of bands are special, but this band is absolutely ready to cross over into really big shit and become one of those monster arena bands that the children of the eighties remember. I could see In Flames becoming as big as the Guns And Roses of the old school. -It is just going to take support from the metal community in America to make it happen. Overseas, these bands are worshipped and the community turns out for them in droves. Here, the attendance isn't nearly what it should be-so if they come to a town near you go see them. In Flames has its roots in old AND new metal. They are an excellent fusion and are truly fucking innovative on all levels. The musicians are excellent, the vocals are varied-there is something on Soundtrack To Your Escape for everybody in the metal community. -I would love to see In Flames on a bill with Six Feet Under, Overkill, and Danzig. That would make me a happy person.
F(r)iend-This one is about a friend that turns on you. How often have you have some motherfucker turn his back on you? What did it do to you inside? Did it make you want to go postal, or did you shove it down into a little ball? Maybe you decided to start writing.
The Quiet Place-This one had the haunting guitars, and a video that is selling Sountrack To Your Escape like a motherfucker. In Flames becomes the psychic on this one…they know they are being judged at all turns and this is the answer to EVERYBODY judging the band.
Dead Alone-Traditional death metal fans will love the deep, dark, lone wolf lyrics on this tracks. Songs about rotting in the grave are pretty fucking standard and shit that we all wonder about.
Touch Of Red-MONSTER GUITARS. Guitar players will love this track. The guitars set off the lyrics so much that the song reminds<|fim_middle|> surfing over my head
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Like You Better Dead-Anders, I have plenty of people that I would like better dead too. That voice of yours on this track really connects with that very long list that I keep in my head of people that I would like better dead. I think this may be one of my theme songs.
My Sweet Shadow-I love songs about letting go and moving forward. This track has an amazingly upbeat message hidden in its lyrics. Sometimes you have to go ahead rather than clutch on to the pain-but don't be fooled, it still pisses him off. We wouldn't want to lose that creative anger.
Evil In A Closet-A ballad that makes me smile. He wants to be somebody's Evil In A Closet. The lyrics are dark, but touching. I could see some kid trying to sing this to his girlfriend.
In Search For I-This song, of course, kicks ass in the traditional In Flames sense of the word. -I like the fact that it is about the search for self in a fucked up world. People are trying to ficnd themselves and figure out who and what they are every day.
Borders And Shading-The break up song. I like break up songs that involve knives…but the lyrics don't come out and say that directly. He could be drawing a picture. Do we give him the benefit of the doubt?
Superhero Of The Computer Rage-Look for this one to become the hackers national anthem. I can see some kid hacking into something right now, listening to this song-feeling like King Kong.
Dial 595 – Escape-This one kicks absolute ass. This one will soothe the nerves of those who feel In Flames is a sell out with this CD. They haven't forgotten you, they are just evolving.
Bottled-Bottled emotions and a cry for relief. You could call this one a song for our times. This is a hard, deperate song-and you are going to love it.
Clayman (Live) (Bonus Track)-This is a reward for all of you little mosters that love that band and care enough to buy the CD. Enjoy.
People who love traditional hardcore/death metal might be pissed off about Soundtrack to Your Escape. I will admit that much. This CD has its radio friendly moments, but that gives me a lot of hope. I want to see a return of guitars and drums to the radio. I want metal on the radio again, and In Flames might just do it. -This CD is put together VERY WELL. It is smart, and it remains loyal to the bands roots. I give it a TEN out of a possible TEN OH FUCK YEAH's-you want this one, it is important.
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Interview with DCappella!
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Remember trying to sing both parts in "A Whole New World" and struggling to do so? Or that time you were on a road trip and told your friends you were busting out this jammin' playlist, and it happened to be filled with Disney tunes? Yup. You, my friend, have a Disney obsession. It can't be cured, and it can't be tamed. Join me and countless other Disney-crazed fans in welcoming sensational a cappella group, DCappella to the Fox Theatre stage on Sunday, January 27th! On their first national tour, the group is excited to perform some of your favorite Disney songs with a unique twist. From Moana to Mrs. Potts, it's "100% Voice. 100% Disney."
I spoke with DCappella member, Orlando Dixon [baritone/"The Voice"], about what we can expect during this magical one-night experience.
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W: How excited are you and your fans for the launch of your FIRST North American Tour?
O: We are on cloud nine! Being a part of the Disney family and legacy in this way is a dream come true for all of us, so we're really looking forward to sharing the magic of this music. We've had such strong support from our DCappella fans leading up to this moment so it really feels like the culmination of an incredible journey thus far.
W: What's your favorite Disney classic song to perform? How do you make it your own?
O: I think we each have our own favorites that we like to perform. My favorite would be our arrangement of "You'll Be In My Heart" because it's a completely different take on the original. Our version has more of an R&B/doo-wop feel, very reminiscent of something you might hear Boyz II Men do. The lush harmonies and smooth approach is what I think helps make it our own.
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W: How awesome is Deke Sharon ["the father of contemporary a cappella," according to Entertainment Weekly] to work with?
O: Working with Deke is one of those once in<|fim_middle|> | a lifetime moments you hope you'll experience as a creative. He just gets it! He understands music from a technical perspective but also knows how to make the emotional connection with his arrangements too. Every time we work with him we collectively walk away feeling like we tapped into more of what we didn't know we were capable of. His energy is infectious, and he's got this excitement and approach to Disney Music that makes us excited about singing it. It's really been one of the most fulfilling musical moments of my journey so far.
W: What can we expect from this highly anticipated performance (aside from us singing along, of course)?
O: You can expect to experience a range of emotions that will make you want to laugh, have you on your feet dancing, and even shed a tear or two. The magic of this show is everything you'll hear is 100% voice and authentically DCappella. You'll get to know a little bit more about us individually and as a whole, and it's going to be very interactive. There's lights, screens with visuals, lively movement, and a few surprises when you come see DCappella live on tour!
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Aside from this kickoff tour, DCappella has also released their first, self-titled album! You can buy it at the Fox during the show, of course. But if you can't wait, head to Amazon to grab yours today! Come experience the magic onstage, my friends. Grab your tickets here. Hurry, though! They're selling fast. You can find out more information about DCappella here! Until then? I'm going to see if I can hit that high note in "I Am Moana." Wish me luck! | 363 |
HANSARD<|fim_middle|>§ The motion was accordingly withdrawn.
Back to REFORM OF PARLIAMENT—PETITION FROM ROYTOX. | 1803–2005 → 1810s → 1818 → April 1818 → 8 April 1818 → Commons Sitting
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rose, pursuant to the notice he had given, to move for an account of the nominal value of notes presented at the Bank of England and refused payment, in consequence of being forgeries. It was, he observed, a matter of melancholy consideration, to observe how rapidly the crime of forgery had increased within a few years. Indeed, so great had been the sacrifice of human life in consequence of convictions for forgeries of late, that several persons against whom there was sufficient evidence to convict capitally, had been suffered to escape with impunity. Compromises were frequently entered into with the accused parties, and the capital charge withdrawn in consequence of their consenting to plead guilty to the charge of uttering forged notes. He was well convinced, that if the directors of the Bank gave the proper encouragement to able artists, means might be devised of rendering forgery, if not impossible, at least extremely difficult. He was sorry that the plan proposed to the Bank about twenty years ago by Mr. Tilloch, had not been adopted. That gentleman had invented a particular kind of plate, which in the opinion of Mr. Bartolozzi, and all the eminent artists of that day, was considered as inimitable. They had declared it was impossible to imitate it with any chance of success. At that time, however, the Bank consulted Mr. Terry their engraver, and he produced what was called an imitation of it, but his imitation was declared by many celebrated artists to be so bad, that no person could be deceived by it. Since, then, the Bank had altogether neglected the plan, though its completion was still within their power. He trusted, however, that they would now, from motives of humanity, see the necessity of devising some method of preventing a crime which had risen to such a height. If the Bank directors should not come forward with a motion for a committee on the subject, he trusted the chancellor of the exchequer would. Indeed, he felt much more interested in this subject at present than before, in consequence of the motion of 1224 which the right hon. gentleman had given notice for a renewal of the Bank Restriction act. That circumstance imperatively called for some such measure as that to which he had alluded. He had heard, that the Bank had refrained from adopting the plan of Mr. Tilloch, in consequence of the expense attending it. He was not aware how great that expense was likely to be, but he was certain, that if the expense of the prosecutions for forgery incurred by the Bank was known, as he trusted it would, by the result of the motion on the subject which stood for Tuesday, they would be found not inferior to that which the Bank wished to avoid in refusing to adopt the plan of Mr. Tilloch. With the view of assisting in the object of bringing the matter more fully before the House, he should move, "That there be laid before this House an account of the total nominal value of Bank of England Notes presented at the Bank of England and refused payment on account of their being forged, for the last six years, to the latest period to which the same can be made up: specifying the total nominal value so presented and refused payment in each year respectively."
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did not mean to oppose the motion, but he suggested to the hon. general whether it would not be better to withdraw it for the present, in consequence of a motion of an hon. and learned friend of his (sir J. Mackintosh) which stood for Tuesday, and which embraced the same object along with some others.
was not aware that the motion for Tuesday embraced the object which he had then in view; but as he now understood that that object would be included in the intended motion, he would, with the leave of the House, withdraw his.
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This was such an enjoyable and exciting project to put togther! We hope it will tour again in the future – for now, though, you can check out some great images and sounds online
http://www.polestar.honeysuckledirection.org
Performance storytelling with a magnetic twist
Tour dates Spring/Summer 2013
Preview April 5th ( by invitation)
Public premiere June<|fim_middle|> Festival in celebration of International Year of Astronomy. Premiered to a full house at the Market Theatre Ledbury on 10th July 2009 and toured on in Autumn 2010. more details here…
Performance project exploring the work of poet-scientist Ronald Ross and humanity's struggle to understand and combat malaria. Mosquito Night was performed at The Courtyard Centre for the Arts, Hereford in February 2008 and combined monologue by Christine Watkins, lecture by Dr Angela Priestman, choral song cycle composed by Mary Keith and floorscape installation by Emily Campbell. www.mosquitonight.nomadnet.eu
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August 15th 8pm CHAPTER Cardiff
Green Man Festival, Einstein's garden August 17th, 18th.
There's a place where the physics of the auroral current meets the twists and turns of memory. It's called the Polestar Club. Drop in and join us for the strange tale of a girl in space, life in the magnetosphere and the attraction of northbound travel.
Appearing at the Polestar Club are cosmic storyteller Christine Watkins, universe-mapping artist Maria Hayes and vocal violinist extraordinaire Sianed Jones.
Background notes:
The idea for this show began to coalesce during a research trip to the Swedish and Finnish Arctic undertaken in February 2010 by Maria Hayes and Christine Watkins. Under investigation was the idea of North, the Aurora Borealis and stories about the creation of the universe. The itinerary included the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko, the Swedish Institute for Space Physics in Kiruna, the Museum of the Arctic (Arkitkkum) , Rovaniemi Arts Museum and Jokkmokk Museum. Throughout the journey we had the opportunity to meet and talk to a range of scientists, artists and curators…
After Hours at the Polestar Club is a collaboration between Honeysuckle Direction and Centre for Performance Research Ltd.
We acknowledge the generous support of the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
During October and November 2011 Christine was Artist in Residence on Kökar, the outermost part of the Åland Archipelago which lies between Sweden and Finland at the entrance to the Gulf of Bothnia. There was a Work-in-progress demonstration of material created during the residency
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in Kökar on 24th November 7pm and Mariehamn 29th November 7pm.
If you'd like to look back on the daily ups and downs of residency life, visit the blog on www.christinewatkins.tumblr.com
Following on from the residency, Christine returned to Åland in August 2012 to take part in the Voices for Peace Festival hosted by the Åland Peace Institute. During the Festival, participants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Sweden and Åland collaborated on a further development of the WORDS TO LEARN AND USE performance, further exploring the use of multiple layers of language and memory.
THE TIDE TABLES – a vibrant new work which cast its gaze across the landscape of midlife. Following a successful 2010 premiere the show toured the UK in May/June 2011 with its special fusion of poetry, biology, vocal harmony and wry humour…
The tour was a co-production with The Centre for Performance Research.
To see a short video extract from the pilot and audience comments click here…
You can watch video extracts of 2011 tour rehearsals here.
In February 2010 Christine accompanied artist Maria Hayes on a research trip to the Swedish and Finnish Arctic. Under investigation was the idea of North, the Aurora Borealis and stories about the creation of the universe. The itinerary included the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko, the Swedish Institute for Space Physics in Kiruna, the Museum of the Arctic (Arkitkkum) , Rovaniemi Arts Museum, Jokkmokk Museum and K&C Dance Company in Helsinki. Throughout the journey we had the opportunity to meet and talk to a range of scientists, artists and curators and gained valuable inspiration for a new work After Hours at the Polestar Club.
Christine continued this trip by following a lifelong line of enquiry and travelling on alone to the semi-autonomous Aaland Archipelago at the entrance to the Gulf of Bothnia. In the frozen waters the seeds for a related piece of work on Journey and Memory were briefly visible. This led to a seven week Artist Residency in the Archipelago at the end of 2011, and informed a proposed performance research project, Juniper Ground.
A new work for performance, commissioned by Ledbury Poetry | 848 |
When it's time for your Bu<|fim_middle|>? | ick to require some expert auto repair, don't look any further than JW Auto Care, serving Scottsdale and Tempe. Buick has been a trusted name in the automotive world since 1899, and JW Auto Care has been the go-to auto repair shop since we opened our doors in 1966 as Jim Winter Auto Care. The current owner of JW Auto Care, Johnny Welker, took over the shop in 2010, proudly servicing Buick cars and a wide range of other vehicles.
Nearly all the auto mechanics at JW Auto Care are ASE-Certified. Two are Master Techs, and our service writer is a Master Tech as well. That means your Buick will benefit from the latest in auto repair and diagnostic technology. If one of the JW Auto Care auto mechanics encounters a problem on a Buick that has him stumped, he will consult with his colleagues until a solution is found.
For expert Buick auto repair, call us or schedule an appointment online. JW Auto Care is located at 3011 N. 73rd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Scottsdale and Tempe Buick owners have come to trust the mechanics of JW Auto Care with all their auto repair needs. Shouldn't you too | 266 |
As a child, I would climb up the ladder to get on our roof to watch the stars, always hoping that there was something bigger than our world out there -and there is. Just knowing that some stars had<|fim_middle|> also loves the subject! The play is funny and witty – pay attention or you might miss the jokes! We've tried to be accurate with the design aspects, but please forgive us if some of the stars aren't exactly where they are supposed to be. I hope you enjoy our performances as much as we enjoy bringing them to you. | stopped shining -yet their light still got here- was amazing to me. It still is. When you are surprised by seeing a shooting star, you take a moment to appreciate the display. And then you realize it's all still up there! That is one of the most gratifying feelings I know.
When I was asked to direct "Silent Sky", I was a little disappointed because I wanted to be an actor in the play rather than be behind the scenes. I have been behind the scenes in numerous plays for many years. But this one? I wanted to be in it! I have since changed my mind.
Because I'm a "science-y" kind of gal, (a Horticulturist/Biologist,) and a theater lover (a theatre graduate from the Alabama School of Fine Arts,) this is a win-win for me. Reading the play, going through the scenes and taking it in as a director, I really began to see what we could do with this production. I had not known anything about these people, these fantastic women, who made enormous contributions to a science that I am a fan of, and it made me ashamed of myself. We all began to research this subject and we have had many conversations about them and the work they did. We are bringing their stories to the theater, and helping many others get to know them. I take heart in this. Some themes are so relevant today, that being "historical" isn't an issue. The story is too good not to help tell it! It has been an incredible honor.
Silent Sky was written by one of the most prolific and most-produced playwrights in recent years. Lauren Gunderson | 339 |
With Tropical Storm Maria turning away from the United States, disaster relief volunteers breathe a sigh of relief and continue filling jobs across North Carolina as well as other states.
When Hurricane Irene hit North Carolina Aug. 27, North Carolina Baptist Men (NCBM) waited in the wings ready to respond to whatever the storm brought. Irene did not stop in North Carolina, but barreled up the East Coast wreaking havoc in the already-drenched Northeast. Tropical Storm Lee brought more rains to North Carolina and continued flooding the Eastern Seaboard.
Currently, NCBM is operating sites at Hatteras, Belhaven (FBC, Smithton), Kinston, Greenville, New Bern, and Williamston.
By day three of helping coordinate Hurricane Irene recovery efforts in New Bern, Wynn already had plenty of opportunities to listen.
One woman was so upset when she came to First Baptist Church in New Bern, she couldn't even put into words her request. Volunteers followed up with her a few hours later and learned that her home is now condemned due to extensive water damage.
NCBM expects volunteers to be needed at least several more weeks.
The teams have begun to shift to recovery work, but early numbers indicate disaster volunteers have been busy: So far<|fim_middle|>9.
There are several stories about Hurricane Irene coverage in North Carolina as well as other states available on the Biblical Recorder's website: BRnow.org. | (as of Sept. 11), 21 have accepted Jesus as Savior; 6,385 have volunteered; 164,914 meals have been prepared; 1,143 recovery jobs completed; 102 children served through the Temporary Childcare ministry; 3,736 have used the shower unit; 874 laundry loads completed; and chaplaincy teams have made 746 contacts with those affected by Irene.
Other state conventions have responded to North Carolina. There have been teams from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia.
All the ministries of NCBM, including disaster relief efforts, are made possible by gifts to the North Carolina Missions Offering. For more information visit ncmissionsoffering.org. To volunteer, visit the website or call (800) 395-5102, ext. 559 | 203 |
Hell's Five Hours
Hell's Five Hours is a movie starring Stephen McNally, Coleen Gray, and Vic Morrow. This story follows a crazed man<|fim_middle|>, Jerry Grayson, Rumer Willis, Robert Stanton, William Hill, Stuart Pankin, Dina Spybey-Waters, PaSean Wilson, Pandora Peaks, Barbara Alyn Woods
He thought it was over. After fighting his way out of a building filled with gangsters and madmen - a fight that left the bodies ...
Country: USA, Indonesia
Actors: Iko Uwais, Arifin Putra, Tio Pakusadewo, Oka Antara, Alex Abbad, Cecep Arif Rahman, Julie Estelle, Very Tri Yulisman, Ryûhei Matsuda, Ken'ichi Endô, Kazuki Kitamura, Yayan Ruhian, Cok Simbara, Roy Marten, Epy Kusnandar
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach
The old Commandant Lassard, leader of the Police Academy - Dümmer als die Polizei erlaubt (1984), goes to Florida to receive an award. In the ...
Genres: Crime, Comedy
Actors: Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Leslie Easterbrook, Marion Ramsey, Janet Jones, Lance Kinsey, Matt McCoy, G.W. Bailey, George Gaynes, Rene Auberjonois, George R. Robertson, Tab Thacker, Archie Hahn, James Hampton
The Mirror Crack'd
The year is 1953. The small English village of St. Mary Mead, home to Miss Jane Marple, is delighted when a big American movie company ...
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Actors: Angela Lansbury, Wendy Morgan, Margaret Courtenay, Charles Gray, Maureen Bennett, Carolyn Pickles, Eric Dodson, Charles Lloyd Pack, Richard Pearson, Thick Wilson, Pat Nye, Peter Woodthorpe, Geraldine Chaplin, Tony Curtis, Edward Fox
Night Game
A police detective tracks a serial killer who is stalking young women on a beach front after each game that a baseball pitcher wins.
Actors: Roy Scheider, Karen Young, Lane Smith, Richard Bradford, Paul Gleason, Carlin Glynn, Anthony Palmer, Alex Morris, Matt Carlson, Rex Linn, Alex Garcia, Michelle Cochran, Bob Allen, Marco Perella, Lisa Hart Carroll
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Speed 2: Cruise Control
Annie Porter, the woman who was held on a bus with a bomb attached to it that will go off if it slows down. She ...
Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Romance
Actors: Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric, Willem Dafoe, Temuera Morrison, Brian McCardie, Christine Firkins, Mike Hagerty, Colleen Camp, Lois Chiles, Francis Guinan, Tamia, Jeremy Hotz, Enrique Murciano, Jessica Diz, Connie Ray
Nicky Spurgeon is an extremely accomplished con man who takes an amateur con artist, Jess, under his wing. Nicky and Jess become romantically involved, and ...
Country: USA, Argentina
Genres: Crime, Drama, Comedy, Romance
Actors: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Adrian Martinez, Gerald McRaney, Rodrigo Santoro, BD Wong, Brennan Brown, Robert Taylor, Dotan Bonen, Griff Furst, Stephanie Honoré, David Stanford, Dominic Fumusa, Steve Kim, Don Yesso
In 2021, the whole world is connected by the gigantic Internet, and almost a half of the population is suffering from the Nerve Attenuation Syndrome ...
Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Sci-Fi
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Dina Meyer, Ice-T, Takeshi Kitano, Denis Akiyama, Dolph Lundgren, Henry Rollins, Barbara Sukowa, Udo Kier, Tracy Tweed, Falconer Abraham, Don Francks, Diego Chambers, Sherry Miller, Arthur Eng
Fight everyone and trust no one: it's the code of survival practiced by martial-arts master Casey Bowman after his life of domestic bliss is shattered ...
Country: USA, Thailand
Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
Actors: Scott Adkins, Kane Kosugi, Mika Hijii, Markus Waldow, Shun Sugata, Vithaya Pansringarm, Mukesh Bhatt, Tim Man, Jawed El Berni, Saichia Wongwirot, Shogo Tanikawa, Futoshi Hashimoto, Charlie Ruedpokanon, Kazu Patrick Tang, Yasuhiko Miyauchi
A thief tries to fix the damage done during the biggest heist of his career.
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Actors: Val Kilmer, Bobb'e J. Thompson, Richard Edson, Marg Helgenberger, Ivana Milicevic, Lobo Sebastian, Michael Muhney, Sean Blakemore, Wilmer Valderrama, Ashley Johnson, Mark Kelly, Miles Platt, Jack McGee, Courtney Thomas, Shelley Malil
Erin Grant loses care and custody of her daughter when she's divorced from her husband Darrell, a small-time thief. Struggling for money, she is a ...
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Microbubbles filled with oxygen can be injected into contaminated lakes to restore the water quality. Typically, water is purified via water-treatment plants, but this<|fim_middle|> modeling, but traditional CFD methods may not be the best way to model these mixers. How do these motionless mixers work and how can their performance be simulated? | microbubble technique is both inexpensive and more environmentally-friendly in comparison. As seen in a COMSOL News 2011 article, oxygen microbubbles are a researcher's way of copying nature's own self-restoration mechanism for cleaning contaminated lakes.
In chemical reaction engineering, simulations are useful for investigating and optimizing a particular reaction process or system. Modeling chemical reactions helps engineers virtually understand the chemistry, optimal size and design of the system, and how it interacts with other physics that may come into play. This is the first of a series of blog posts on chemical reaction engineering, and here we will have a look at the initial stages of modeling the application: the chemical reaction kinetics.
A mixer that doesn't move may sound like an oxymoron, but it's not. Used in various chemical species transport applications, static mixers are inexpensive, accurate, and versatile. Still, there is always room for improvement. Optimizing the design of static mixers calls for computer | 195 |
This is a song of encouragement for those who are going through<|fim_middle|> Doom on his back, sharing the burden of the ring which is too much for Frodo to bear on his own. This is the kind of friendship that is needed in the world today, and the kind of friends we desire to be.
It was the first track we recorded with a proper vocal mic, the SUPERLUX E205U USB LARGE DIAPHRAGM STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE. Although we haven't used it too much yet it seems to be an affordable microphone which records pretty good quality vocals. | hard times. the lyrics talk about true friendship, which runs deeper than simply enjoying each other's company and having fun, but sticking together especially when things are difficult. The lyrics from the chorus; "If you let your grip go, I could help you carry the load…" echo the words of Sam Gamgee in Lord of the Rings when he says to Frodo, "I can't carry it for you but I can carry you," and then proceeds to carry his friend up Mount | 97 |
I'm a dry shampoo LOVER, and have trained my hair to go a couple days between washes. I find my hair is healthier because of it… I'm not overheating it with styling, nor stripping it of its natural oils as often. Before its launch in early May, VERB already had a wait list in the thousands for its new Dry Shampoo Dark and Dry Shampoo Light, and I was one of them.
This is the spray formulation of their original Dry Shampoo Powder, and it sells for $16 as well. The Light version has a purple tint to counteract brassiness, while<|fim_middle|> Ghost Dry Oil spray after dry shampoo, which helps refresh your hair even further… it smells divine too. This spray conditions, adds shine and prevents damage from washing and styling.
You can buy the VERB Dry Shampoo at Sephora, Urban Outfitters and on VERB's website. | the Dark disappears when sprayed onto the roots.
I've been using it A LOT and can confidently say it's my favorite of any dry shampoo I've tried. It of course soaks up oil, revives texture and gives you a bit of volume at the roots. One of the things I love is that it doesn't have an overpowering smell (like the Living Proof one for example). And since I tend to have darker roots, even when I have highlighted hair, I love that you don't see that white cast.
I'd say this is in the light to medium part of the dry shampoo spectrum, which works perfectly for me since I typically don't go for more than a couple days between shampoos. I spray the dry shampoo on my roots and around my face and let it sit for 30 seconds or so, before running a cool hair dryer over it.
One last styling tip, I always use VERB's | 189 |
So much to do…so little time….
When we talk about going to Gammy and Pop-Pop's house (my parents), Kinsley always has so much to list that she wants to do. I mean, seriously, their house is a dream for little kids like Kinsley. Fishing, feeding the fish, the beach, the pool, swinging, feeding Joker (the horse next door) a carrot, going to their restaurant, seeing Granny, and so much more. So needless to say, when we visit, there is so much to do and so little time. We try to take pictures of her doing as much as we could but also try to balance that with not living behind the lens of the camera.
She loves<|fim_middle|> too expensive, and real cute! | catching fish (well, trying to as she is learning how to turn the rod and reel)! My dad made this pond (enlarge the little pond that was there), raised the fish, and feeds them regularly so it is catch and release only. She also loves feeding the fish and watching them swarm the surface. Emerson also loves watching it all!
Up next…sparklers! We found these gems when we were cleaning out our car recently and saved them for her. She did a few during 4th of July last year, but this time, she really understands what she is doing and loved it! Yes, we are in our PJ's – we had to wait for dark which means it is almost bed time!
We do have a few more pictures of her enjoying the beach and such, but they are on Ed's phone, and seeing as how he is Africa sharing Christ, I don't think we will be getting those for another two weeks :).
Last time, I also shared about my Pinterest fail – well, I am excited to say that I have a Pinterest success!! Mom was brave and decided to try this one with me and they turned out fabulous! Not too time consuming, not | 241 |
Our Beerhunter looks at a new book on local brewing from historian Ian Webster
Author's second effort took him nine months after the first was a five-year labour of love
Colston Crawford
Author Ian Webster and his new book
Colston Crawford talks to local author and historian Ian Webster as he publishes his second book on brewing in Burton.
The credits and the thanks come thick and fast at the start of Ian Webster's new book Brewing In Burton Upon Trent, as well they might.
Ian is under no illusions that there is so much to tell, so many nuances, to the history of Britain's brewing capital, that it would be folly to go it alone.
He also knows that such a rich, varied and on many occasions controversial history is as well told by plenty of pictures as by words, especially if there are a lot of previously unseen ones to call upon.
Ian knows plenty of people and loves his subject, so he has been able to source a lot, most notably those of Robin Jeffcoat, who faithfully recorded many scenes from the 1950s to the 1980s and then granted his permission for them to be used.
The Blue Posts pub in High Street (with blue posts!) in 1967. The railway crossing was still in place then and, though it is now gone, the pub is now called The Crossing. (Image: Robin Jeffcoat)
And what Ian brings to the party, above all else, is the thorough and methodical nature needed to pull everything together coherently.
This, he has done beautifully. There may be no shortage of books on Burton's brewing history but Ian's, I am quite sure, is right up there among the most readable and fascinating.
This is not Ian's first book. It is just over two years since he published his first, The History<|fim_middle|>"I am keen to promote the town as a whole, so I wrote the Burton upon Trent Heritage Walk, which is a glorified pub crawl starting at Marston's and taking in as much of the remaining brewing history and decent pubs as possible. I recommend you either stick to halves or miss some of the pubs out or you won't remember some of it."
I think two things can happen if you're reading this. Ian's enthusiasm for his subject will be obvious and you will know that this book is worthy of your attention. Or you'll think, so what, in which case you're probably in the wrong place.
This is not just a book about beer, it's about how a town developed, boomed, waned, survived and, once again, hopefully, thrived.
Last word to Ian: "I am deeply passionate about bringing history to life, be this discovering new facts for the first time, or jogging people's memories through old photographs. This book is a real walk through the past and Robin's photos show a town that has changed beyond recognition in the last 50 years."
Ian will be doing a signing session at Brews of the World, the new bottle shop, at 159 Station Street, Burton, next Saturday, January 20, from 1-5pm There will also be a Breweriana Exhibition courtesy of collector Gary Summerfield.
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For Ian, a biochemical scientist at Burton's Queen's Hospital and a former employee of the brewery – as was his father, John – that first book was a five-year labour of love.
We'll drink to that! Pub and bar stories from across Derbyshire
Controversy over Tiger Bar tunnel
Pub to be demolished
Adults-only centre plan
Brewery has come a long way
But he's quickening up. The new one took him nine months. And better than that, the publishers came looking for him and he liked what they had to say.
"After my first book sold pretty well for a local history title, I was asked if I wanted to write the Burton volume in Amberley's 'Brewing in …' series," he says.
"I was given the target of 15,000 words. I could write 10 times that and not tell the complete story, but, most importantly – 140 pictures. What I didn't want was to use the same old photographs or have to fill the book with contemporary images, so I was reluctant to commit unless I felt that I could do the subject justice.
"I then got in touch with photographer Robin Jeffcoat, who took hundreds of pictures of the town from the 1950s to the 1980s. He has a stunning collection and when he gave me permission to print some of these, I told Amberley I'd do it."
Bass on Station Street in 1965. (Image: Robin Jeffcoat)
From there, it helps if you can bring something truly new to the table. Ian could.
"It tells the story of the town's brewing industry from 1708 to date and, along with fellow historian Malcolm James, we were able to pinpoint the location of Benjamin Printon's brewery – which has never been done before," he says.
"The last chapter is an in-depth look at the current commercial brewers. That saw me invited to a lot of breweries to interview the head brewers and that was a lot of fun.
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As promised in my last post, here is an adapted version of the easy and delicious bread gratin recipe I brought back from my recent trip to Switzerland's beautiful Emmental Valley.
BREAK THE BREAD INTO CHUNKS AND LAY IT IN A GRATIN DISH.
WHIZ LEEKS, SHALLOT AND KALE IN A FOOD PROCESSOR.
SPR<|fim_middle|> of the kale, leek and shallots. I used dense, homemade rye bread I had on hand instead of the whole wheat bread called for. It was delicious.
You can substitute grated nutmeg for the mustard.
I divided this recipe between smaller gratin dishes to make individual servings.
Next time, I plan to double the recipe and freeze half unbaked for another meal.
Adapted from from "Enjoy Your Meal Emmentaler AOP recipes"
…will give it a try….comfort plus!! | INKLE GRATED EMMENTAL OVER THE KALE. I DIVIDED THE RECIPE INTO INDIVIDUAL GRATIN DISHES.
WHISK TOGETHER THE EGGS, MILK AND MUSTARD AND POUR OVER EVERYTHING. BAKE.
Here's why I love this recipe. First, it uses the ingredients likely to be found in an Emmental farm kitchen. Second, its easily adaptable (see notes below). Third, its fast, you can do most of the prep in a food processor. Finally, this is serious comfort food and a fabulous way to use stale bread, something I can never bear throwing out.
Whisk the eggs, milk and mustard and pour over the bread mixture.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until set.
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CMV Driving Safety was originally developed with support from the National Surface Transportation Safety Center for Excellence (NSTSCE). To develop the site, researchers across the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) came together to provide industry professionals – risk managers, safety directors, dispatchers and their insurance agents – the information they need to develop strategies for a safer, more productive workforce.
On this site, you will find six interactive modules prepared by VTTI research scientists. These researchers specialize in the trucking industry. Each module includes a discussion of safety issues, the latest science on the topic, and tools to help build practical solutions. We hope that you are able to apply this information on emerging areas of safety and loss prevention in your business operations.
The VTTI conducts research to save lives, save time, save money and protect the environment. Researchers and students from multiple fields are continuously developing the techniques and technologies to solve transportation challenges from vehicular, driver, infrastructure and environmental perspectives.
VTTI has grown from approximately 15 faculty, staff, and students to become the second largest university-level transportation institute in the U.S. with more than 350 employees. VTTI is one of<|fim_middle|> preparation of this publication or for the completeness of any recommendations from cited sources. Readers should consult source articles for more detail. | seven premier research institutes created by Virginia Tech to answer national challenges. In this role, VTTI has effected significant change in public policies for driver, passenger and pedestrian safety and is advancing the design of vehicles and infrastructure to increase safety and reduce environmental impacts.
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OPAT Adherence Device Wins Grand Prize at IDEA Incubator Competition
Four Finalists Present ID Innovations at IDWeek 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C – Oct. 17, 2019 – A device designed to improve adherence to outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) took top prize at the second IDEA Incubator, a competition showcasing inventions, products and devices to improve patient care for infectious diseases, which takes place during IDWeek. Four finalists were chosen from among 51 applications to present their solutions to address challenging problems, including sepsis and central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), in the Shark Tank-style competition.
Awarded the grand prize for the OPAT monitoring device were Sai Dodda, PharmD, clinical coordinator, Ballwin, Missouri, and Chris Sleckman, MS, engineer, Clayton, Missouri, both of HIVE, a student-run biotech startup at Washington University in St. Louis. Every year more than 300,000 people receive OPAT, which enables them to get intravenous therapy (IV) for challenging infections while remaining at home or in an outpatient clinic, rather than needing to be hospitalized. However, 16% are readmitted to the hospital for noncompliance.
The winning innovation is a sensor that detects when IV medication<|fim_middle|>) Telehealth and Technology Workgroup to determine the finalists for the live competition. Dan McQuillen, MD, FIDSA, also assisted with scoring. Finalists then presented their innovations to a panel of judges, including Jonathan Burkland, managing partner of River Corporate Advisors, LLC, Manon Floquet, an independent health care entrepreneur and Seth Radus, senior director of Federal Government Affairs for Abbott Laboratories, in addition to Dr. Odom John. All finalists were provided free booth space in Innovation Alley at IDWeek 2019.
Launched at IDWeek 2018, the IDEA Incubator was the brainchild of Javeed Siddiqui, MD, MPH, head of the IDSA Telehealth and Emerging Technologies workgroup. He moderated this year's IDEA Incubator and was a key planner for the event.
For more information regarding the IDEA Incubator and the finalists, please visit idweek.org/ideaincubator/.
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IDWeek 2019TM was the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA) and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS). With the theme "Advancing Science, Improving Care," IDWeek features the latest science and bench-to-bedside approaches in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and epidemiology of infectious diseases, including HIV, across the lifespan. IDWeek 2019 took place Oct. 2-6 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.idweek.org.
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Nola Gruneisen, AASLD (571) 292-3068 | is connected to a patient's peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line, meaning the patient is beginning therapy. The data is then sent in real time to the patient's doctor and home health agency to help them monitor use and intervene when patients aren't compliant. Additionally, health care providers are alerted if the medication is not administered at the correct time. Because OPAT is significantly less costly than in-hospital therapy, the researchers estimate the device would prevent $2,000 in costs for every day of hospital readmission avoided. Dodda and Sleckman were awarded the grand prize of $10,000.
"The competition is an excellent way to elevate the importance of innovation and support solutions to some of the biggest problems in infectious disease," said Audrey R. Odom John, MD, PhD, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, one of the judges for the 2019 competition and the winner of the last year's inaugural IDEA Incubator for her "malaria breathalyzer" diagnostic tool. "The prize money enabled us to build a prototype to bridge the gap and secure $500,000 in National Institutes of Health funding to move the project forward with the goal of eventually using it to improve patient care."
The other finalists:
Mark Sendak, MD, MPP, of Duke Institute for Health Innovation and Cara O'Brien, MD, of Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, were awarded second place for Sepsis Watch, a software model that predicts sepsis within four hours of a patient being admitted to the emergency department to ensure timely delivery of treatment. It is being used in several hospitals and preliminary research has shown a 15% improvement in 3-hour sepsis treatment bundle compliance. They were awarded $5,000
Juan Walterspiel, MD, FAAP, a pharma, biotech and medical device consultant and inventor, of Menlo Park, California, was awarded third place for his passive solution to prevent CLABSI, which leads to 10,000 deaths every year. The innovation is an inexpensive sleeve that fits over the end of the valve connector of the line to prevent contamination. He was awarded $2,500.
Ige George, MD, MS, and Gerome Escota, MD, both of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, were awarded fourth place for their Twitter-based platform, @WuidQ, which is the first free open-access medical education resource to provide review of infectious diseases through board-style, multiple-choice questions. It did not receive a cash prize, but was honored due to the high quality of the application.
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The decrees of the<|fim_middle|>ularies because of their subdivision into chapters (lat. capitula). They are amongst the most important sources for the history of the Frankish kingdoms. They are instructions similar to laws, ordinances or provisions, regulating political, military, ecclesiastical, social, economic and cultural matters. In almost all parts of the Franconian...
Johannes Zacharias Aktuarios. De actionibus et affectibus spiritus animalis huiusque nutritione
Subject of the research project is the complete critical edition of the two-part treatise on the psychical pneuma written by the Byzantine physician and scholar John Zacharias (about 1275–1328) with a German translation and its contextualization in medical and intellectual history as well as the history of its reception. This work is of central importance especially for the history of psychology,...
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Three competing Reformation paradigms emerged in the city of Strasbourg, the duchy of Württemberg (with Tübingen university), and the Electoral Palatinate (with the university of Heidelberg) in the second half of the sixteenth century: an "upper German", a Lutheran, and a Reformed model, respectively. Each of the three emphasized its distinctiveness, but was inevitably influenced by the other two.... | Frankish rulers are known as capit | 7 |
OKLAHOMA CITY - A new series, which is scheduled to air this weekend on NBC, is shedding light on Americans with disabilities.
'Growing Up Fisher' is a comedy about a quirky family going through a major family change.
J.K<|fim_middle|> information visit NewView's website. | Simmons plays a father, who attempts to lead a normal life despite being blind.
Laura Branch, CEO of NewView Oklahoma, said, "I think that there is a perception within our community of people who are blind can't do certain things, jobs and so we try to educate our community that's really not true."
NewView Oklahoma caters to those who are blind and visually impaired through rehabilitation services, outreach programs and jobs.
Wilton Lombard works in the fire hose department at NewView Oklahoma, where they can make up to 600 hoses a day that are sent to places throughout the country.
Lombard sang professionally in New Orleans.
He started at the not-for-profit a year ago and is just one of 50,000 legally blind people in Oklahoma.
Wilton will never see again but he regained his independence and says he can work just like anyone else.
He said, "We try to be as independent as we can and that's what the whole place is for. Not to depend on someone else to get us from point A to point B."
Branch said, "They're able to come in here and work and earn a living and then go back out there and buy a home and participate in our communities. And so, they're just like us and we give them the opportunity to be that."
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CLAY JENKINSON: The Future In Context — Why Does America Have Primaries?
Posted on May 29, 2022 May 31, 2022 by Clay Jenkinson
It's Primary season in America, with all the chaos, expense and bombast that phenomenon has come to represent in our national political life. The major media now give more attention to off-year primary elections in half a dozen battleground states than they gave to the quadrennial general national election a generation ago. As if they were interpreting the tarot or reading tea leaves or deconstructing a papal encyclical, the myriad pundits hover near the cameras and microphones to pontificate about slight distinctions between in-person day of the election voting, in-person prior to the election voting, mail-in ballots, overseas ballots, military ballots, counts, recounts, automatic recounts, audits, hand recounts and all the attendant election lawsuits.
It seems that almost every election now is too close to call, yet that does not in any way stop the incessant chatter of the punditry. It is a billion-dollar circus, months before the general election, and critics insist that it gives us worse not better government. The original purpose of primaries, they say, was to make government more responsive to the will of the American people. Instead, they argue, primaries have hijacked government on behalf of righteous and angry extremists of both parties.
The Atlantic's Nick Troiano puts it this way: "A small minority of Americans decide the significant majority of our elections in partisan primaries that disenfranchise voters, distort representation and fuel extremism –– on both the left and, most acutely (at present), the right."
How'd we get here?
Primaries are never mentioned in the Constitution of the United States, and the Founding Fathers would almost certainly have rejected the idea in Philadelphia in 1787, if some misguided lover of democracy had been in attendance and proposed that electoral procedure. The founders emphatically wanted some filtering mechanisms between "the people" (invoked with respect in rhetoric, but regarded as a volatile and undeserving mob in practice) and the eventual outcome. That's why they wanted U.S. senators to be elected by state legislatures, not by the people, insisted on property qualifications for white male voters (the only voters that mattered), and created an Electoral College to stand between "the people" and their popular choice for president. Primaries are an electoral reform introduced more than a century later during the Progressive Era.
An Early Season of Reform: Initiative, Referendum and Recall
Primaries appeared on the scene at the same time as initiative, referendum and recall.Initiative permits the citizens of a state to gather enough signatures to put a proposed law on the ballot to be voted on at the next general election. In many instances then and now, legislatures have been slow to respond to the will of the people, have refused to take up legislation proposed by individuals and interest groups and have rejected popular reforms out of hand. The idea of initiative was to open a "people's path" to legislation when a stodgy or do-nothing legislature refused to respond. According to the Progressive theory, since the people are sovereign and the source of all legislative authority, initiative merely takes back to them the right to see their will enacted in law, with or in this case without participation by a formal legislative body.
Referendum permits the people, after the necessarily gathering of petitions, to vote to uphold or overturn a law duly passed by a legislature. If the state legislature of speed limit-free Montana set a new Interstate highway speed of 15 miles per hour, for example, the people of Montana could refer that law and overturn it themselves at the next election.
Recall was designed to give the people the authority to remove from office someone who needed to go — before his or her term was over. Legislators have the power to remove a problematic official by impeachment, the people can do so by recall. The most famous recent case of recall in America was California Gov. Gray Davis on Oct. 7, 2003, removed by 55.4 percent of the votes cast. That vacuum was filled six weeks later by Arnold Schwarzenegger in a recall replacement election. Back in 1988, a recall was approved by Arizona voters against Gov. Evan Mecham, but he was impeached and convicted before it got on the ballot. Recalls are increasingly common in American political life, usually in the lower echelons of the system (school boards, city commissions, etc.), but few of these recall campaigns are successful.
(From left) Recalled former California Gov. Grey Davis, the man who replaced him, Arnold Schwarzenegger and recalled former Arizona Gov.r Evan Mecham. (UCLA/ express.co/ NGA)
These progressive innovations have been adopted by most of the states, but they have no validity in the national arena. Presidents can be impeached but not recalled.
The Primary was a fourth reform of the Progressive Era, designed to give the people greater control over the selection of candidates in their party. It is a uniquely American innovation, with roots that some historians trace to early colonial New England and the era of the writing of the U.S. Constitution, but which first rose to modern prominence in Wisconsin in 1905, then the most progressive state in America.
The Purpose of these Early Reforms
Given the chaos and partisanship of our times, it might be useful to think about the historical purpose of primary elections for a moment. At a time when candidates were selected in back-room deals, by party bosses, without any public involvement, a time when urban political machines, like Tammany Hall in New York, selected candidates who would do their bidding once in office, reformers (progressives) decided to circumvent the smoke-filled room with an open party vetting system that brought average voters into the selection process. Two or more candidates would come forward to seek the party's endorsement. The one who won the primary election would then stand against the candidate from the other party. The only way a candidate could win the nomination was to persuade more voters than the other guy.
Tammany Hall, the executive committee of the Democratic Party in New York City, historically exercised political control through the typical "boss-ist" blend of charity and patronage. (loc.gov)
In other words, primaries were invented to give people the power of the selection of both their state and national representatives.
Imperfect Beginnings
The Dakota Territory was formed in 1861 — including what is now North Dakota and South Dakota — and took on the boundaries of the two Dakotas seven years later. The territories would eventually join the U.S. as states once they met certain requirements, such as hitting a population count of more than 60,000 and drafting a state constitution. (University of South Dakota)
Theodore Roosevelt's experience in 1912 is a good example of the problem and its proposed solution. Roosevelt's hand-picked successor, William Howard Taft, failed to govern according to Roosevelt's expectations. So, reluctantly (he insisted!) TR challenged Taft for the Republican presidential nomination. 1912 was the first year that primaries were a factor in the presidential election. In fact, North Dakota was the first state to hold a presidential primary. The results were bitter for Roosevelt. Wisconsin's Robert M. LaFollette won the North Dakota primary March 19, 1912, with 34,123 votes. TR came in second with 23,669 votes, and the incumbent, President Taft, received only a paltry and humiliating 1,876 votes. Taft appeared to be finished as a political force in American life.
Roosevelt, who remained immensely popular with the great bulk of the American people, especially away from the eastern corridors of power, won most of the dozen 1912 primaries, including in Taft's home state of Ohio. It was clear that if the will of the Republican voters of American had been canvassed and fulfilled, TR would have stood for a third term on the Republican ticket in 1912 and he probably would have defeated Woodrow Wilson in the general election. The aggregate vote in the states that held primaries in 1912 was 1,157,397 votes for Roosevelt, 761,716 for Taft, and 351,043 for Fighting Bob LaFollette.
But primaries were newfangled and comparatively rare in 1912; the old establishment political machine still exerted extraordinary power. According to historian James Chace, "Taft's strategy was to get the nomination through patronage officeholders who would be delegates to state nominating conventions." In this way, Taft won the nomination at the Republican National Convention in Chicago, in spite of the fact that the great majority of Republican voters preferred the Rough Rider, the cowboy, the hero of San Juan Hill, the trustbuster.
Roosevelt was so offended by what he regarded as the theft of his rightful nomination that he bolted from the Republican Party and helped to launch the Progressive or Bull Moose Party, which also convened in Chicago. In the fall election, Roosevelt received 27 percent of the national vote, the largest tally of any third-party candidate for President in American history (Ross Perot, 1992, 18.9 percent), Taft 23 percent, and the winner, Democrat Woodrow Wilson, 41percent. Primaries existed in 1912, but they were not yet determinative.
The Watershed: 1968-1972
Demonstration during 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. (Minnesota Historical Society)
Primaries did not become the pre-eminent method of choosing political candidates until 1972, after the disastrous and riotous Democratic National Convention of 1968, the most disruptive year in 20th century America. The delegates to the Chicago convention wound up nominating LBJ's Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, a quintessential establishment figure who had followed LBJ's aggressive lead on Vietnam, rather than a popular anti-war candidate like Eugene McCarthy of Minnesota. In fact, Humphrey had not run in a single primary as he maneuvered his way to the nomination with the support of such party "bosses" as Mayor Richard M. Daley of Chicago. In 1968, only 14 states held presidential primaries. Today almost all states hold presidential primaries, many on what is called Super Tuesday.
George McGovern, a representative and a senator from South Dakota, was an unsuccessful candidate for Democratic presidential nomination in 1968 and 1984 and an unsuccessful Democratic nominee for president of the United States in 1972. (house.gov)
After the debacle of 1968, the McGovern–Fraser Commission was established by the Democratic Party, formally known as Commission on Party Structure and Delegate Selection. The commission report called for a more open nominating process, dramatically greater representative at nominating conventions by rank and file citizens, decidedly fewer delegates selected by state party committees, and greater diversity of representation (particularly of gender and race).
Before these reforms, in two-thirds of the states, Democratic delegates had been selected behind the scenes by party elites. A decade later, three-quarters of delegates were selected by primaries. South Dakota Sen. George McGovern oversaw these sweeping electoral reforms in the Democratic Party that gave the process to the people — for good or ill. The Republicans soon followed suit with somewhat more moderate reforms.
The Problem of Committed Extremists
Primaries have given the people the power to decide who runs in the general election, but in most cases a determined minority drives the process, organizes the vote and pressures the candidates' agenda and shows up at the polls. Primaries are no longer a representative canvas of the people of that party in that state. They are now a method of political insurgency that increases the partisan divide in America, turns incumbents away from sober governing toward perennial electioneering and causes centrist politicians either to leave the political arena, or try to conform to the least realizable ideas of their party's most strident voters. The primaries drive or drag the party to the right, if it's Republicans, or the left, if it's Democrats. What U.S. President Richard Nixon called "the silent majority" (Nov. 3, 1969), the 65 percent to 80 percent of the electorate that is left of the FOX News Channel and right of MSNBC, is effectively disenfranchised by the current dynamics of the system. The silent majority tends to stay at home, while the severest partisans shout from the rooftops.
Mainstream or middle of the road officeholders now live in fear of being "primaried" from the extreme end of their respective parties. As a result, they tend either to adopt the more extreme measures and attitudes of their party or pretend to until they get through the primary, after which they gravitate carefully back toward their actual views to be competitive in the general election. In other words, loud and determined extremists<|fim_middle|> of North Dakota," is available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble and your local independent book seller. Clay welcomes your comments and critiques of his essays and interviews. You can reach him directly by writing cjenkinson@governing.com or tweeting @ClayJenkinson.
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LILLIAN CROOK: WildDakotaWoman — Another Grief Entry
LILLIAN CROOK: WildDakotaWoman — Bullion Butte Badlands Conservation Alliance Hike | get some of what they want by the mere threat of a primary challenge. They force the discourse toward their end of the spectrum and then do their best to hold the successful candidate to the positions she or he espoused during the primary campaign.
This cannot be what the framers of Primaries, Initiative, Referendum,and Recall had in mind. The reformers of the Progressive Era were attempting to make the parties listen to the broad will of the average people of that party, to represent majorities rather than highly committed minorities in the party, to circumvent the bosses, party hacks and backroom strategists in order to empower the silent majority who did not regard government as a power game but as a means of improving the lives of the American people. They were not looking to create a mechanism by which a determined extremist wing of the party could hijack the process. Some historians of the Progressive Era legislation say that the primaries were a reform in 1912 that needs a new round of reform in the twenty-first century.
It's Not All Bad
In some ways, the primaries still fulfill their purpose. In 2016, the Republican Party establishment wanted to make Jeb Bush its presidential candidate. He was a moderate Republican from a famous family, a political dynasty, widely thought to be more talented politically than his brother G.W. Bush. Party regulars raised more than $150 million to secure him the nomination.
Then Donald Trump rode down the golden elevator at Trump Plaza in New York. The Republican "bosses" may have wanted Jeb Bush, but the Republican rank and file across the nation were at best lukewarm about Bush, while they were enraptured by the star of NBC's "The Apprentice," who proceeded to make short work of Jeb and 15 other candidates, before vanquishing Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in the later primaries and securing the nomination. Trump emerged in 2016 as the most hypnotic Republican presidential candidate since Theodore Roosevelt.
The people spoke! The experts grumbled and then scrambled to get in line. The tens of millions of Republicans who were fed up with establishment candidates selected a famous and wealthy outsider to run against Hillary Clinton. Finally, in their view, from an unlikely direction, a Republican candidate emerged who found a way to resonate with the anger, the bewilderment, the frustration and the values of a large swath of the American electorate who had felt ignored or belittled by a long series of mainstream candidates. Without the primary system, Donald Trump could never have received the Republican nomination in 2016.
Possible Reforms
Those who believe the primaries still play an important democratizing role in American life suggest a number of reforms. One would be to reschedule the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary later in the campaign season to make sure the first vetting of national political candidates does not come from smallish states that are overwhelmingly white and more rural than the rest of the nation. A more daunting challenge would be to redistrict the entire congressional system to maximize the number of contestable districts and reduce as severely as demographic science can manage the number of safe seats. As the number of safe seats has risen dramatically in recent decades, the primaries have in many cases become the only arena in which the people can really affect the political outcome. Primaries would become less important if all voters in a statistically average congressional district had a realistic chance of their party's or candidate's success in the general election. Some reformists argue that a single, same-day national nonpartisan primary election could winnow down the number of viable candidates to a manageable number, say four, and they would move on to compete in the general election. Something like this has been shown to work well in Alaska.
The fundamental question for an enlightened people is how well our current system allows the best candidates to compete for public office. If the system is broken or needs significant reforms, two questions follow. First, what reforms would produce better results and bring down the political temperature in the United States? Second, assuming we knew what reforms to make, do the American people have the political will to make the adjustments?
You can hear more of Clay Jenkinson's views on American history and the humanities on his long-running nationally syndicated public radio program and podcast, "The Thomas Jefferson Hour," and the new Governing podcast, "Listening to America." Clay's new book, "The Language of Cottonwoods: Essays on the Future | 902 |
Bishop Asks Rental Owners to Put Crucifixes in Tourist Apartments
By Vedran Pavlic 7 May 2018
Rental owners and the tourist board do not seem to like the idea.
The bishop of Krk Ivica Petanjak has called on owners of rental rooms and apartments for tourists to put crucifixes in their rentals to let the tourists know where they came to. He explained that Catholics should never be ashamed of their faith and should always be ready to "testify their affiliation to Christ," reports tportal.hr on May 7, 2018.
"We are aware that a good tourist season is one of the main preconditions for material status and progress of our entire society and state. That is why we look forward to the arrival of each guest. But we must never lose sight of the fact that each guest is first and foremost a person, and as such deserves our respect and love," says the introduction of the message issued by Bishop Petanjak, published by the Information Catholic Agency (IKA).
Danijela Čavlović, president of the Association of Family Tourism at the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, commented on the bishop's recommendation. "Religious symbols are unnecessary. We are hosts to visitors from all over the world, so putting up symbols of one religion could offend members of other religions."
She said that she did not see the need for crucifixes on the walls, but that this does not mean that people cannot put them if they want to. "People can put crucifixes, or whatever they want. We avoid presenting religious symbols because we need to be hosts to people of all the religions of the world. No one should impose his or her faith, and the symbols of the crucifix on the wall do not tell us anything about a person. They are not a proof of human values or that the<|fim_middle|> decorate their accommodation facilities with other items as well, but they should pay attention to their personal dignity and the dignity of their guests. Therefore, when putting objects in accommodation facilities, it is important to keep in mind that national, religious, cultural and other attitudes and feelings of guests are not harmed," added the Croatian National Tourist Board.
Translated from tportal.hr (reported by Nikola Sučec).
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Zagreb in 24 Hours: Cruising Through the Capital | owner is the best rental owner in the world, just because he has hung a crucifix," concluded Čavlović.
The Main Office of the Croatian National Tourist Board said that the Ministry of Tourism had issued the Ordinance on the classification and categorisation of facilities, which describes all the elements that rooms, apartments, holiday homes and other accommodation units must possess.
"The ordinance lists mirrors, paintings and other decorative objects as possibilities. Rental owners can | 92 |
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I listened to Arlie Hochschild interviewed on the Ezra Klein Show recently while snatching a few minutes of exercise trying to keep myself out of a slump of despair (it took me a few days to finish the interview that way; jury still out on whether this particular slump of despair is a safe distance away yet). The interview focused on her recent book, Strangers In Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right, for which she lived in Louisiana for five years, reaching out to Tea Party supporters and listening to what they had to say.
Her approach, she calls it "turning off my alarm system", is to "take as my challenge and joy and task… to really stand in the shoes of this other person". She focuses on trying to find what she calls the "deep story", the story that "feels to be true".
We all have a deep story, she says, and we can reach across divides by listening to<|fim_middle|> Our Parenting (23 min) (Hidden Brain ep. 44, 9/13/2016) The ending. Wait for it.
Terrorism (27 min) (Hidden Brain ep. 13, 12/15/2015) What I remember sticking out to me here was the idea that when it comes to destructive movements of all kinds, it is the leaders that are psychologically abnormal. The followers are pretty seriously normal.
Flip the Script (1 hr) (Invisibilia, 7/15/2016) Fascinating stories, well told. And goes well with both the Terrorism episode above and the Tribes and Traitors one.
I need to get back to exercising again, but I will admit watching the debate did help me feel somewhat better. If that feels true for you, too, you might enjoy the Hillary Shimmy Song by Jonathan Mann, just for fun. | them.
It's a big thing to ask. I know that as much as I truly want to understand the emotional currents driving the political decisions of people I know, it's hard for me to listen and respond in a way that feels constructive instead of feeling either like an attack (to them) or like seething silence (to me). Maybe I'd do better with people I didn't know.
Tribes and Traitors (29 min) (Hidden Brain ep. 24, 3/22/2016) I've noticed this dynamic lots of times. It feels especially common lately, whether the topic is terrorism or politics or race. And it dovetails nicely with a sub-theme of the Hochschild interview.
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In mathematics, structural stability is a fundamental property of a dynamical system which means that the qualitative behavior of the trajectories is unaffected by small perturbations (to be exact C1-small perturbations).
Examples of such qualitative properties are numbers of fixed points and periodic orbits (but not their periods). Unlike Lyapunov stability, which considers perturbations of initial conditions for a fixed system, structural stability deals with perturbations of the system itself. Variants of this notion apply to systems of ordinary differential equations, vector fields on smooth manifolds and flows generated by them, and diffeomorphisms.
Structurally stable systems were introduced by Aleksandr Andronov and Lev Pontryagin in 1937 under the name "systèmes grossiers", or rough systems. They announced a characterization of rough systems in the plane, the Andronov–Pontryagin criterion. In this case, structurally stable systems are typical, they form an open dense set in the space of all systems endowed with appropriate topology. In higher dimensions, this is no longer true, indicating that typical dynamics can be very complex (cf strange attractor). An important class of structurally stable systems in arbitrary dimensions is given by Anosov diffeomorphisms and flows.
Definition
Let G be an open domain in Rn with compact closure and smooth (n−1)-dimensional boundary. Consider the space X1(G) consisting of restrictions to G of C1 vector fields on Rn that are transversal to the boundary of G and are inward oriented. This space is endowed with the C1 metric in the usual fashion. A vector field F ∈ X1(G) is weakly structurally stable if for any sufficiently small perturbation F1, the corresponding flows are topologically equivalent on G: there exists a homeomorphism h: G → G which transforms the oriented trajectories of F into the oriented trajectories of F1. If, moreover, for any ε > 0 the homeomorphism h may be chosen to be C0 ε-close to the identity map when F1 belongs to a suitable neighborhood of F depending on ε, then F is called (strongly) structurally stable. These definitions extend in a straightforward way to the case of n-dimensional compact smooth manifolds with boundary. Andronov and Pontryagin originally considered the strong property. Analogous definitions can be given for diffeomorphisms in place of vector fields and flows: in this setting, the homeomorphism h must be a topological conjugacy.
It is important to note that topological equivalence is realized with a loss of smoothness: the map h cannot, in general, be a diffeomorphism. Moreover, although topological equivalence respects the oriented trajectories, unlike topological conjugacy, it is not time-compatible. Thus, the relevant notion of topological equivalence is a considerable weakening of the naïve C1 conjugacy of vector fields. Without these restrictions, no continuous time system with fixed points or periodic orbits could have been structurally stable. Weakly structurally stable systems form an open set in X1(G), but it is unknown whether the same property holds in the strong case.
Examples
Necessary and sufficient conditions for the structural stability of C1 vector fields on the unit disk D that are transversal to the boundary and on the two-sphere S2 have been determined in the foundational paper of Andronov and Pontryagin. According to the Andronov–Pontryagin criterion, such fields are structurally stable if and only if they have only finitely many singular points (equilibrium states) and periodic trajectories (limit cycles), which are all non-degenerate (hyperbolic), and do not have saddle-to-saddle connections. Furthermore, the non-wandering set of the system is precisely the union of singular points and periodic orbits. In particular, structurally stable vector fields in two dimensions cannot have homoclinic trajectories, which enormously complicate the dynamics, as discovered by Henri Poincaré.
Structural stability of non-singular smooth vector fields on the torus can be investigated using the theory developed by Poincaré and Arnaud Denjoy. Using the Poincaré recurrence map, the question is reduced to determining structural stability of diffeomorphisms of the circle. As a consequence of the Denjoy theorem, an orientation preserving C2 diffeomorphism ƒ of the circle is structurally stable if and only if its rotation number is rational, ρ(ƒ) = p/q, and the periodic trajectories, which all have period q, are non-degenerate: the Jacobian of ƒq at the periodic points is different from 1, see circle map.
Dmitri Anosov discovered that hyperbolic automorphisms of the torus, such as the Arnold's cat map, are structurally stable. He then generalized this statement to a wider class of systems, which have since been called Anosov diffeomorphisms and Anosov flows. One celebrated example of Anosov flow is given by the geodesic flow on a surface of constant negative curvature, cf Hadamard billiards.
History and significance
Structural stability of the system provides a justification for applying the qualitative theory of dynamical systems to analysis of concrete physical systems. The idea of such qualitative analysis goes back to the work of Henri Poincaré on the three-body problem in celestial mechanics. Around the same time, Aleksandr Lyapunov rigorously investigated stability of small perturbations of an individual system. In practice, the evolution law of the system (i.e. the differential equations) is never known exactly, due to the presence of various small interactions. It is, therefore, crucial to know that basic features of the dynamics are the same for any small perturbation of the "model" system, whose evolution is governed by a certain known physical law. Qualitative analysis was further developed by George Birkhoff in the 1920s, but was first formalized with introduction of the concept of rough system by Andronov and Pontryagin in 1937. This was immediately applied to analysis of physical systems with oscillations by Andronov, Witt, and Khaikin. The term "structural stability" is due to Solomon Lefschetz, who oversaw translation of their monograph into English. Ideas of structural stability were taken up by Stephen Smale and his school in the<|fim_middle|> though the phase space is compact. The closest higher-dimensional analogue of structurally stable systems considered by Andronov and Pontryagin is given by the Morse–Smale systems.
See also
Homeostasis
Self-stabilization, superstabilization
Stability theory
References
Differential equations
Dynamical systems
Stability theory | 1960s in the context of hyperbolic dynamics. Earlier, Marston Morse and Hassler Whitney initiated and René Thom developed a parallel theory of stability for differentiable maps, which forms a key part of singularity theory. Thom envisaged applications of this theory to biological systems. Both Smale and Thom worked in direct contact with Maurício Peixoto, who developed Peixoto's theorem in the late 1950s.
When Smale started to develop the theory of hyperbolic dynamical systems, he hoped that structurally stable systems would be "typical". This would have been consistent with the situation in low dimensions: dimension two for flows and dimension one for diffeomorphisms. However, he soon found examples of vector fields on higher-dimensional manifolds that cannot be made structurally stable by an arbitrarily small perturbation (such examples have been later constructed on manifolds of dimension three). This means that in higher dimensions, structurally stable systems are not dense. In addition, a structurally stable system may have transversal homoclinic trajectories of hyperbolic saddle closed orbits and infinitely many periodic orbits, even | 239 |
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Who hasn't imagined going back in time to alter the course of history and prevent the inevitable? In this new immersive experience by Montreal's Transthéâtre, the beginning of the show is actually the end of the story, as actors and audience members share a dreamlike space in which time has stopped at a moment of chaos and destruction. Through circus arts, dance, theatre and electronic music, the events that led to the disaster unfold in reverse, ultimately bringing the characters and audience back to the moment when the evening first began.
Jusqu'à ce qu'on meure is a metaphor for our world, with characters who are carefree and vital, and unaware of the tragedy that awaits. For this ambitious work, creator Brigitte Poupart and her team of acclaimed collaborators are creating an immersive scenography that redefines the usual conventions surrounding the audience/actor relationship, that breaks the fourth wall and draws the spectator into<|fim_middle|> in 2021.
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Baltimore County announces Economic Development Advisory Board
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Posted on February 22, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday issued an Executive Order to create the Baltimore County Economic Development Advisory Board, which will provide input and guidance to the administration on economic development, job creation, workforce development, tourism, arts and culture, and other aspects of the County's economy.
"Baltimore County is already an extraordinary place to do business, with one of the best-educated workforces in the country and over 21,000 diverse businesses. But we know we can do even better," County Executive Olszewski said. "This new advisory board will bring together respected, thoughtful, entrepreneurial leaders to help us ensure Baltimore County remains an economic engine for the entire region and that we can build a better economy for every resident."
Chaired by Marcus Wang, Co-Founder, President and General Manager of ZytoGen, and co-chaired by Ali Von Paris, CEO and Founder of Route One Apparel, the Advisory Board will consist of a diverse array of talented and knowledgeable individuals from across the region, including:
Chris Brandt, CEO, Audacious Inquiry
Cale Christensen, Whiting Turner
Renee Christoff, Head of Global Associate Engagement and Corporate Responsibility, T. Rowe Price
Lee Coplan, Owner and Partner, Hord Coplan Macht
Robert Dashiel, Founder and Principal, The Law Office of Robert Fulton Dashiell
Mike Donilon, DBC Head of Open Gate Brewery, Guinness Open Gate
Scott Dorsey, Chairman and CEO, Merritt Properties
Nakeia Drummond, Founder and Chief Strategist, NLD Strategic
Pete Forakis, Titan Industrial Services
Suzy Ganz, CEO, Lion Brothers
Marina Hong, Vice President, HR, Integrated Diagnostic Solutions
Nigel Knowles, CEO, LCG Technologies
Olga Maltseva, President and COO, Healytics
Carla Nelson Chambers, Managing Principal, The Nelson Ideation Group, LLC
Rodney Oddoye, Senior Vice President, Governmental and External Affairs, BGE
Scott Phillips, Principal, N. Scott Phillips Legal and Business Consulting Services
Eileen Rivera Ley, Training Director, Blind Savvy USA
Lori Robinson, Vice President Corporate Branding, Communications and Community Relations, McCormick
Timmy Ruppersberger, Director of Business and Community Relations, Clapp Communication
Jason St. John, Litigation Department Chairman, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr
Marcus Stephens, Executive Creative Director, Plank<|fim_middle|>
Jason Weiner, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Lifebridge Health
The Baltimore County Economic Development Advisory Board will be tasked with exploring potential marketing strategies to better position Baltimore County in an effort to attract and retain businesses; examining best practice models across the country for effective public-private partnerships; and providing input in creating a comprehensive, data-informed, long-term economic development strategy with goals and metrics.
The formation of this Advisory Board fulfills a key recommendation outlined in the 2019 Baltimore County Government Transition Team Report, which called for efforts to engage with a diverse group of business leaders and employers in shaping Baltimore County's economic development strategies.
The Economic Development Advisory Board will host their first meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. at the Baltimore County Agricultural Center, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030.
The full text of the Executive Order is provided below:
BALTIMORE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
WHEREAS, Baltimore County has 847,000 residents—the third largest population in Maryland; and
WHEREAS, Baltimore County has one of the most well-educated workforces with a bachelor's degree attainment nearly 10 percent higher than the national average; and
WHEREAS, Baltimore County is home to 21,344 diverse businesses spanning across nine different industries with a total workforce of 374,646; and
WHEREAS, Baltimore County government is an economic engine for the region, employing more than 8,000 employees, and spending approximately $3.6 billion annually in operating expenses; and
WHEREAS, Baltimore County is a AAA-bond-rated County because of strong partnerships, infrastructure investment and sound fiscal management; and
WHEREAS, a key recommendation outlined in the 2019 Baltimore County Government Transition Board Report is to establish an Economic Development Commission; and
WHEREAS, it is important to engage with a diverse group of business leaders and employers in shaping Baltimore County's Economic Development strategies;
Now, therefore, it is this 21 day of February 2020, by the County Executive of Baltimore County, Maryland, ordered that the Baltimore County Economic Development Advisory Board shall be created and charged as follows:
Section I: Baltimore County Economic Development Advisory Board
Purpose. The Baltimore County Economic Development Advisory Board (hereinafter, the "Board") will provide input, as an advisory body to the Administration on topics such as economic development, workforce development, tourism, arts and culture, and other aspects of the County's economy. Additionally, the Advisory Board will serve as a collaborative forum for partnerships between public and private elements of the local economy to be identified and developed. The Baltimore County Economic Development Advisory Board shall perform the following duties:
Offer guidance to the Administration on specific initiatives of economic development, job creation, and quality of life goals of the county.
Provide input in creating a comprehensive, data-informed, long-term strategy with goals and metrics that tie together economic development, workforce development, tourism, arts and culture, and other aspects of the County's economy.
Explore potential marketing strategies to better position Baltimore County in an effort to attract and retain businesses.
Explore models across the country for effective public/private partnerships.
Consider regional approaches to workforce and economic development.
Membership. The County Executive shall appoint members who provide expertise in varying industries, geography and experiences. The County Executive shall appoint members to the Board who are representative of the county's diversity.
Terms. Members will serve a two-year term, beginning on February 25, 2020. A member may not serve more than two full, consecutive terms.
The terms of appointed members are staggered as required by the terms in effect for members of the Board on February 25, 2020.
At the end of a term, a member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
Quorum. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and an affirmative vote of the majority of those present at any meeting shall be sufficient for any official action.
Chair. The Chair of the Board shall be selected by the County Executive.
Compensation. A member of the Board:
May not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but
Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses necessarily incurred, if approved by the Board and provided for in the county operating budget
Meetings. The Board shall meet at quarterly as well as at the request of the Chair as frequently as required to perform its duties.
Section II: Staff Assistance
Staff assistance shall be provided by the Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
Section III. Effective Date.
This Executive Order shall take effect immediately according to its terms.
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Is Your Child's Name On the Naughty List This Year?
Is Your Child's Name On the Naughty List This Year?
Mine is. In fact, she is number one for girls. This is her father's fault, I originally wanted to name her Emma.
The company School Stickers<|fim_middle|>? | recently conducted their annual survey to determine the naughtiest and nicest children's names for 2014, and Ella tops the naughty girls list, and Joseph is king of the naughty boys. See the complete list here.
My family thinks this is hilarious that Ella is number one on the list. My reaction? "Not my sweet little Ella, she is an angel!" Then I looked at some photographic proof. Here is her behavior for the first 2 days of December.
And...she destroyed the paper and thought it was HILARIOUS.
Way to prove the survey wrong my darling.
Now, I chalk this up to typical one year old behavior, and it sure does make me laugh and smile. Most of the time. Maybe it is a good thing that we have implemented the "Elf on a Shelf" this year, so that next year the elf's power to make a child behave will actually be beneficial?
Let me just state one last time for the record: My Ella is an angel. Seriously. How can you be mad at a sweet face like this?
Or a face that takes a selfie like this | 228 |
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כל הסיורים בהתאמה אישית בליווי מדריכה דוברת עברית, מוסמכת על ידי משרד התיירות הסינגפורי.
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לחצו על הלינק והתרשמו מצילומים מרהיבים של העיר. | me for a tasty culinary food adventure. So what are you waiting for? Lets Wok 'n' Stroll!
A cultural melting pot, Singapore's ethnic diversity is reflected in an array of local cuisines, from Chinese, Malay, Indian to Peranakan.
Chinese food is as much about taste as it is about harmony, whether it's Crispy Peking Cuck, deliciously moist Hainanese chicken rice, delicate dim sum or the healthy delights of popiah (spring rolls). Behind the delicious simplicity of each, lies a fascinating story and often undiscovered ingredients.
Matching the humidity of Singapore, is a little heat from India, from rich coconut infused curries of the south to the colourful tandoori dishes of the north – not forgetting the spicy delights of fish head curry, a dish only found here.
Stuck for a snack? Try teh tarik (pulled tea), a creamy, satisfying and quickly addictive treat, delicious fried roti prata and for dessert, a mountain of chendol – the local confection of shaved ice with sticky syrup, coconut milk and red beans.
Malay cuisine offers yet another tasty selection of treats, using a heady combination of herbs and spices from lemongrass and galangal to pungent shrimp paste and warm chillies. Still undecided? Add a little something from Thailand, Indonesia or Vietnam to the mix, or even a taste of home – your visit to Singapore can quite simply become one long, delicious meal.
And that's just the beginning of the culinary foodie tasting adventure you are about to embark upon with Wok 'n' Stroll!
"Great culinary private guided trips in Singapore. Me, my husband and our 2 sons (aged 10 and 13) took the evening trip to Joo Chiat road. The tour goes through market stalls, small boothes and hawker centers and you get to learn about Singapore local cuisines and experience many dishes you would not have tried othewise. Make sure you come hungry because there is a lot to eat.
Karni Tomer, the guide, is an expat who has been living in Singapore for several years. She is both knowledgeable and enthusiastic and seems to know personally many of the stall owners. She was excellent with the kids and managed to let them try even the "weird" looking stuff.
"Unique and taylor made to your needs, lead by a colorful food explorer, Karni, who is not only a true food enthsiast, but also a knowledgeable, and adventurous guide, who has her special charm that conqueres the audience immediately.
I had the benefit of enjoying few of those tours in a team building business context, birthday party, intro to Singapore…and even had my parents on Karni's fascinating Tekka market adventure. All experiences to all attendees were nothing short of p e r f e c t!
"Karni, wanted to thank you for both fantastic and tasteful tours at Katong and Geylang.
האי הטרופי היפיפה, מרכז עסקים ומסחר בינלאומי, מציע למטייל הסקרן מגוון רחב של אפשרויות קולינריות שלא כדאי לפספס, גם אם באים לנסיעת עבודה או עוצרים ליומיים בדרך ליעדים אחרים.
קרני תומר שמחה לחלוק את אהבתה לאוכל המקומי ולהציג בפניכם את סינגפור, ההיסטוריה והמורשת שלה דרך האוכל.
אם אתם אוהבים מרקי איטריות מהבילים, דים סאם מכל הבצקים וכל סוגי המילויים, אוכל הודי עתיר בתבלינים ותבשילי קארי מאלזיים הגעתם למקום הנכון!
בואו להכיר ולאכול את כל המאכלים הנפלאים האלה על רקע האי הטרופי הססגוני.
לראות מודל של ארץ נקיה, שימור של הישן מול החדש, צמחיה ירוקה טרופית לצד ים כחול והרבה אוכל טוב.
• סיור שוק באחד מהשווקים הצבעוניים והססגוניים של סינגפור. הסיור כולל טעימות מכל הנמכר בשוק ובמתחם המזון. ניתן לשלב גם סדנת בישול של אוכל מקומי לאחר הסיור.
Chilli crab, laksa, nasi lemak, roti prata, chendoll, wanton mee ,roasted duck.
טיול שהוא דיסנילד לחובבי האוכל האסיאתי.
• סיור קולינרי באיזור החוות של סינגפור- במרחק חצי שעה מהעיר תוכלו לגלות כיצד מגדלים פטריות וצפרדעים למאכל וכיצד מכינים כדי חרס וקרמיקה בטכניקה סינית עתיקה.
• סיור בעקבות התה האנגלי, הסיני, ההודי והיפני כולל טקס תה סיני מסורתי.
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Dolly Parton Nov 19, 2020
Dolly Parton Shares Photo of Her 'Real Hair,' Reflects on Love of Wigs in New Book
Dolly Parton is famous for her sky-high hairdo, usually in a bright shade of bleach blond. But despite it being one of her trademarks, her hair hasn't always been that way, as she revealed in her new book, "Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics," released Tuesday.
Mac Davis Sep 30, 2020
Country Music Star Mac Davis Dead at 78
Country music star Mac Davis died on Tuesday at the age of 78 after undergoing heart surgery.
Pat Sajak Makes First Public Appearance Since Undergoing Emergency Surgery
Pat Sajak is back in action! The 73-year-old "Wheel of Fortune" host made his first public appearance since undergoing emergency surgery in early November to enjoy a night out. Sajak<|fim_middle|>
North Texas Native Andrew Sevener Finishes 4th on 'The Voice'
North Texas native Andrew Sevener competed in the season finale of 'The Voice' Tuesday night. He finished fourth in the singing competition.
NBC May 20, 2019
NBC's 'Songland' Gives Assist to Aspiring Songwriters
Beyoncé. Rihanna. Kelly Clarkson. Adele. Nicki Minaj. Keith Urban. Ariana Grande. Ciara. Luke Bryan. What do all these artists have in common? They've all performed songs written by one of the three mentors on NBC's new songwriting competition show, "Songland."
North Texas Apr 30, 2019
Jason Aldean to Hold Final Country Concert at Globe Life Park Oct. 11
Country singer Jason Aldean will hold the final country concert at Globe Life Park this fall when he brings his 2019 Ride All Night Tour to North Texas on Oct. 11. | was seen at the Washington Capitals game on Friday alongside his 24-year-old daughter, country singer Maggie Sajak. The game show host was sporting a red Capitals jacket to show his...
Eric Hinton Nov 26, 2019
Sam Hunt: Sorry for Driving Drunk After Tennessee Show
Country singer Sam Hunt has apologized for drinking and driving. The Tennessean reports Hunt tweeted Friday that he made the "poor and selfish" decision to drive himself home after a friend's show in Nashville last week. Hunt was arrested Thursday and charged with driving under the influence and violating open container law.
Driver Nov 21, 2019
Country Star Sam Hunt Arrested for DUI in Tennessee
Country singer Sam Hunt was arrested for driving under the influence and violation of the open container law after police in Nashville stopped him for driving the wrong way down a one-way road. Hunt was arrested Thursday morning, booked into jail and released on $2,500 bond, according to WKRN-TV.
texas Nov 16, 2019
Rapper Kanye West Performs for Texas Jail Inmates
Kanye West has followed the Johnny Cash route and performed for inmates at a Houston jail. In secret from the public, the star rapper-turned-gospel singer performed songs Friday from his new gospel album "Jesus is King." He and his choir performed for more than 200 male inmates at one jail facility before crossing the street to another jail facility and...
coach Nov 13, 2019
People Magazine Names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
R&B crooner John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. The Grammy-winning singer known for his silky-smooth vocals was revealed as this year's winner Tuesday night on NBC's "The Voice." He serves as a coach on the singing competition series with Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton.
NBC Oct 25, 2019
Kelly Clarkson Would Love For You to Continue Confusing Her With Carrie Underwood
During an episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show," Clarkson revealed that people mistake her for the fellow American Idol winner pretty frequently. "That happens to me all the time!" the superstar told her guests Gabriel Iglesias and D'Arcy Carden. "Seriously, I have been asked all the time or they'll be like, 'Oh my gosh, I love your song 'So Small.'...
Arlington Oct 24, 2019
Country Singer Chris Stapleton to Headline First Event at Globe Life Field
Award-winning country singer Chris Stapleton will headline the first event at Globe Life Field next March, according to concert promoter Live Nation.
Twitter Oct 17, 2019
Singer Gretchen Wilson Forced to Leave New Mexico Hotel
Country singer Gretchen Wilson was removed from a New Mexico hotel after she performed at a weekend music festival. The Las Cruces Sun-News reported Wednesday that police were called to Hotel Encanto in Las Cruces around 3 a.m. Sunday after numerous noise complaints about Wilson's room.
Sheriff Sep 7, 2019
Sheriff: Country Singer Kylie Rae Harris Caused Deadly Crash
Authorities say country singer Kylie Rae Harris caused a three-vehicle crash in northern New Mexico that left her and a 16-year-old girl dead
texas Sep 5, 2019
Country Singer Kylie Rae Harris Dies in New Mexico Crash
Country singer Kylie Rae Harris was one of two people killed in a three-vehicle crash in northern New Mexico. Harris' publicist confirmed her death Thursday, saying family and friends of the 30-year-old Texas native were heartbroken.
New York City Aug 29, 2019
How to Get a Mullet, and Popping Career, Like Morgan Wallen
Breakthrough country singer Morgan Wallen is making moves with his hit single about drinking away heartache, "Whiskey Glasses," but he's also turning heads thanks to his trendy mullet. The 26-year-old, whose grandfather was a barber, confidently rocks the hairdo, which he said he decided to try after seeing old photos of his dad proudly rocking a mullet. "Whenever my parents...
social media Jul 24, 2019
Country Star Thomas Rhett Announces 3rd Daughter on the Way
Country singer Thomas Rhett will have a trio of daughters as he announced on social media that his wife is pregnant with another girl.
Facebook Jul 11, 2019
Scituate Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees Thanks to Miranda Lambert's Donation
A Massachusetts animal shelter is temporarily waiving its adoption fees through July 19 thanks to a donation from country singer Miranda Lambert. "There's a reason dogs like country music," the Scituate Animal Shelter posted on Facebook Wednesday. "Thank you Miranda Lambert for your generous donation that allows SAS to waive adoption fees for a limited time. Lower fees = more...
NBC Jun 20, 2019
Lawsuit Alleges Carrie Underwood Copied 'Game On' NFL Intro
A songwriting team sued country singer Carrie Underwood, the NFL and NBC Wednesday, saying they stole a song and "slightly modified" it to introduce "Sunday Night Football" to viewers last season. The lawsuit in Manhattan federal court noted that Underwood's "Game On" even carried the same title as the song singer Heidi Merrill of Newport Beach, California, put on an...
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<|fim_middle|> this can be over written at any time. | New boiler installation by CS Plumbing Services in Chester showing we are the number one plumbers in Chester providing yet more unbeatable service to our customers. We visited the customers house to price up the job and discuss the customers' requirements. The current boiler was a very old Worcester Highflow 3.5 combi boiler which was on its last legs. We advised the customer a Worcester 30CDi would be the ideal replacement given the size of the house and the amount of radiators. The customer also wanted a new radiator putting in her summer room. From this a price was agreed and a date arranged for the work to be undertaken.
On arrival the system was flushed prior to removal of the old boiler. We removed the old Worcester Highflow 3.5 combi boiler and replaced it with a new top of the range Worcester 30CDI combi boiler. As the old boiler had a old style square flue this left a big hole in the side of the house. We bricked this up and painted over it with white paint to match the rest of the house. To control the central heating a new 7 day programmer was installed with a built in room stat, this giving the customer total control of their heating by allowing them to programme when and what temperature the heating comes on at. With the built in room stat | 270 |
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Start Black Dog Publishing Książki zagraniczne Architektura Place and Home: The Search for Better Housing/PRP Architects
Architektura i środowisko
Historia architektury i sztuki
Place and Home: The Search for Better Housing/PRP Architects
Wydawnictwo: Black Dog Publishing
Autor: Jeremy Melvin , Stephen Mullin, Peter Stewart
Oprawa: twarda, Format: 28,5x23,6cm, Stron: 288, 2007 r., książka w języku angielskim
Place & Home: The search for better housing is a timely consideration of the work of PRP Architects, one of the most successful housing practices in the world today. The book provides the first in-depth analysis of post-war British housing and includes a compelling analysis of PRPs work, examining and<|fim_middle|> the topics of Place, Home and Building by Peter Stewart, Jeremy Melvin and Stephen Mullin respectively, contextualise the practices work whilst investigating issues and projects spanning the whole range of twentieth century housing. These are interspersed with illustrated case studies of PRPs work with housing associations, local authorities and private developers. Housing is currently entering a new phase. The reality of climate change is universally accepted and the design of our homes must respond accordingly. The past failures of single tenure estates are now well understood and richer, more vibrant models of place-making are evolving. Moreover, there are considerable pressures to produce more homes at lower cost using new methods of construction. As a practice PRP is facing up to the diverse concerns of twenty-first century housing and this book also sets out strategies for sustainable developments. An important contribution to the housing debate, Place & Home is global in scope and far-reaching in its implications.
''A thoughtful, intelligent review of the work which, in the years since it was founded in 1963, has propelled PRP from it's modest beginnings to it's current position as one of the UK's largest architectural firms.'' --Planning in London | critiquing over five decades of housing in the process. Place & Home explores the full scope of PRPs important and innovative work from the firms first major commission, The Ryde at Hatfield (which won a Housing Design Historic Award in 2006), and their particular involvement in the post-war rebuilding of Britain right up to their most recent projects, including the recent redevelopment of the St Matthews Estate in Brixton, London. This project won the Low Energy Building of the Year Award in 2006 and according to Mayor of London Ken Livingstone, sets the standard for what we should be achieving in every social housing development in London. Essays by founders Phippen, Randall and Parkes, as well as the firms current Chairman Barry Munday and Managing Director Chris Rudolf, consider PRPs work in detail, charting the firms evolution and contemplating the future of housing. In addition, texts on | 186 |
Justin Cappos is an expert in<|fim_middle|> presented at many conferences. | cybersecurity, distributed systems, computer networks, programming languages, and operating systems. He serves as an assistant professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Cappos came to NYU from the University of Washington, where as a post-doctoral research associate he led the Seattle Project, a secure peer-to-peer/cloud facility. His Seattle work has been deployed on over 4,000 end-hosts and used as a teaching platform by instructors at more than a dozen academic institutions. Cappos's research philosophy focuses on improving real-world systems, often by addressing issues arising in practical deployments, and on building and securing computer systems and using extensive live deployments to validate their practicality in real settings when appropriate. He has authored or co-authored scores of journal and magazine articles and | 157 |
One of the most popular hikes on Hong Kong Island, the trek to the southern village of Stanley is a favourite of visitors and locals alike. As with many hiking<|fim_middle|> Stanley is buzzing with activity and families are out enjoying the mild weather. Not a bad way to spend an early spring day.
Yes and finally some good clear weather. Winter here is so hazy all the time. | possibilities in the city, you have the option of making this trek as challenging or casual as you prefer, and on one sunny weekend over Chinese New Year, we chose the latter. A few years ago I hiked to Stanley via the famous One Thousand Steps, so this time around would be a much more relaxed affair.
Because of its popularity and easily accessible trailhead, hikers are guaranteed lots of company of this route, especially on holiday weekends. Starting at Wong Ngai Chung Reservoir Park near the Hong Kong Cricket Club, we enter Tai Tam Country Park and head for the first peak at Violet Hill. Here the Tai Tam Country Trail connects with Section 1 of the Wilson Trail that leads towards Stanley Peninsula.
Entering a world of green undulating hills with the occasional glimpse of the city behind you, the stark contrast between Hong Kong's concrete jungle and lush countryside is apparent. Locals here are rightly proud of their country parks!
Further along the way, there are views of the Tai Tam reservoirs to the east, a break in an otherwise carpet of green as far as the eye can see. To the west, the first glimpse of the luxury residences on the shores of Repulse Bay.
Once you reach Repulse Bay Gap, you can take a break at the Tze Kong Bridge. At the junction of five different trails, it is a lively rest and refueling stop. Here you can decide to proceed further up over The Twins for some challenging cardio, or continue to Stanley via a more leisurely walk by following the water catchment trail that leads around the base of the peaks. We go for the easier route this time.
After some great views of Repulse Bay, Stanley Peninsula soon comes into view. The water catchment rejoins the Wilson Trail and we start the descent towards the village, reaching Stanley Gap Road where a bus heads towards the town centre. As always on a busy weekend, | 383 |
Every Worthwhile Philosophical Creation Has a Purpose, Research Time, 07/01/2014
Plato was a serious man who dealt
with serious issues. Nonetheless, he
still put a lot of crude jokes in
Socrates' mouth.
Daniel Smith won me over with the first essay in his Deleuze compendium, called "The Concept of the Simulacrum: Deleuze and the Overturning of Platonism." It was the most beautiful kind of attack on two concepts that I've found hideously mangled in discussions of post-modernist philosophy and Deleuze studies more particularly, the simulacrum and the reversal of Platonism. Its beauty lay in its complete avoidance of any negative critique whatsoever. He simply explained how the concept<|fim_middle|>I Wrote a Huge Novel With a Great Story Buried Dee...
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The Small and the Slightly Less Small, A History B... | functioned in Deleuze's reading of Plato (with Nietzsche's help) and in Deleuze's uptake of Nietzsche's project of reversing Platonism.
All my discussions of Smith's work come with the caveat that you should really just read his book your damn self for the best possible account of his writing. This essay in particular is clear, thoughtful, considerate, and, above all, creative. It's also a wonderful introduction to Deleuze's way of engaging with philosophical inquiry, which I've picked up for my own thinking about philosophical texts and projects. The usual way we're taught to think about philosophy in our undergraduate courses is to evaluate arguments in terms of their validity and truth. These are important dimensions to any philosophical argument, but they aren't all that matters. A more revealing question is what the philosophical project is for. In a way, you can say that this kind of interpretation politicizes philosophy, but it's a very profound politicization.
Deleuze understood Plato's philosophy as motivated by a need to distinguish the validity of rival claims to truth, those who truly understand from those who are clueless from those who purposely aim to deceive. I've discussed this last summer in relation to Hegel's account of the motives of Socrates and Plato in his Philosophy of History. The Platonic Idea (and its culmination in the form of the Good) is the impartial standard by which all claims to truth may be judged. A true notion expressed in the world is true insofar as it resembles some aspect of the transcendent Idea/Good. A simulacrum is an idea that does not resemble any feature of these forms.
I think, like Foucault, I'll probably spend my entire
philosophical career explaining why an immanent concept
of morality accomplishes all that a transcendent can,
without any of the unfortunate problems of the latter.
When Deleuze develops an ontology of simulacra, (as well as what I consider his unfortunate phrase from The Logic of Sense, "the power of the false"), he is too easily interpreted as a token post-modernist for whom any question of truth is meaningless, and for whom existence has no intrinsic worth. This was an empty, if publicly effective, critique of the progressive French philosophy of the period: that a vision of the world without transcendent eternal truth, especially moral truths, is an empty nihilism that licenses all manner of horrifying activity. My colleague at Waterloo, B. S. Nelson, recently posted an old interview with Michael Foucault where he defended himself against those very charges.
Having identified the central purpose of Plato's philosophy, what it's for, Smith describes how Deleuze reverses Platonism. His article lists a variety of mistaken ways to think about reversing Platonism that miss the central point. Deleuze's goal was to build a framework to approach philosophy that didn't focus on the question of settling rival claims to truth. Instead the focus shifts to the assembly of social and physical structures themselves. In Difference and Repetition, the book where Deleuze did most of his work developing his creative critique of Platonism, he described this assembly as the generation and play of differences, and as the repetition of creative moments. His work over the 1970s progressed this inquiry, but using the concepts of assemblage and notions from contemporary ecological science.
Deleuze wasn't opposed to philosophies based on settling rival claims, he simply wanted to promote a different paradigm with different problems. He developed and promoted a vision of the world as a Chaosmos — systems and fluxes interacting in fields of mutual affectivity.
This is the vision of the world I adapted to environmental moral philosophy debates in my Ecophilosophy manuscript. Moral questions are determined through the actual relations of people and the benefits and harms individual behaviour and political structures cause. The kinds of questions you ask and concepts that you use are completely different; philosophy is for the creation of entirely different ways of thinking.
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By Renzo Pipoli | Repurposing used plastic into road infrastructure could take all waste PET of U.S.
Repurposing used plastic into road infrastructure could take all waste PET of U.S.
The founder of a company that worked for years to research ways to repurpose plastic waste into roads and develop a product said that if its composite asphalt pavement use were to extend beyond parts of Los Angeles across the U.S., it could eventually use up all the waste PET in the country.
The product is an asphalt mix technology already put to use in California that may not just cut plastic waste in the U.S., a pressing need after China banned such imports in 2018, but also yield strong, flexible pavement while improving roads and helping cut carbon emissions in the process.
The product has already proved viable, and there are several projects ahead, said Sean Weaver, TechniSoil Industrial president.
"Big picture, a city like Los Angeles is able to gather their plastic waste and give that to us, we convert it using the glycolysis to react it into our polymer, and then we recycle their roads with it," he said.
"If we fully adapted our system throughout all 50 states we can potentially take all the waste PET from the U.S.," he added.
The plastic composite pavement has the flexibility of plastic but also the compressive strength of concrete.
"Plastic has incredible tensile and elongation properties which create a strength and flexibility far superior to bitumen," he said. The result are flatter roads with less potholes, he added.
Eight years of research
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) on Oct. 1 celebrated legislation approved in the Fall 2020 that supports "studying innovative ways to repurpose used plastics."
The studies are to find "ways to repurpose plastics in infrastructure projects, such as roads and bridges" as part of the Save Our Seas Act, it added.
Weaver said the research that led to TechniSoil's product goes back to 2012.
"We came up with a polymer substitute for bitumen that performed really well with 100% recycled asphalt, so in 2015 we started a five-year program with the University of Nevada, Reno to evaluate the pavement," he added.
"We recycled a road in 2015 using this material, and we evaluated and studied that road through 2019, and everything looked very good. The road performed better than new asphalt," Weaver said.
China's ban on waste imports
China's January 2018 ban on the import of eight types of plastic waste turned into an opportunity.
"In 2019 the Department of Energy (DOE) reached out to me about the study and said hey, since China stopped taking our plastic in 2018, the DOE is looking for ways that businesses or industries could incorporate large amounts of the U.S. waste plastic back to some valuable end use," Weaver said.
Then "the City of Los Angeles heard about our technology and were very keen to be the first city to run trial and testing," Weaver said.
"They conducted 1,400 tests over the course of three months in 2018. They got very good findings in the labs and that resulted in three test sections, with the last test section on a public road," he said.
That test section "turned out really well and much stronger than their best traditional asphalt roads," he said.
"They are now looking at utilizing our technology to recycle their bus lanes initially, and moving to other lanes after that," he added.
Rescuing degraded PET
"Traditionally, you re-melt the plastic into another bottle, but every time you re-melt, you degrade the quality" so a plastic bottle can only be recycled a maximum of 10 times, he said.
"So what do you do with the plastic once it's distressed past the point of recyclability?" he added. Chemical recycling can then turn the degraded plastic back into its original elements, he added.
"So we're able to capture 100% of the monomers out of plastic and incorporate that into our new binder," he said.
Currently the U.S. recycles 26% to 30% of PET that it produces, he said.
"We see our road system in the U.S. as one of the few applications that is big enough to make long-term, productive use of recycled PET," Weaver said.
"Polyester and PET are the same thing," he added. There is potential to eventually also use other PET sources including that in other packaging, and perhaps other plastic.
"We know the technology can accommodate other types of plastic in pelletized form. This is a priority for us to explore as the technology continues to develop," Weaver added.
Stronger roads
"When used to produce pavement in the laboratory it creates life cycle gains 6 to 13 times longer than traditional asphalt. In the field we're conservatively claiming two to three times the cycle of traditional hot mix asphalt," Weaver said.
The composite "has the flexibility of asphalt but the compressive strength of concrete," he added. This is because of plastic's tensile and elongation properties, he added.
The road system would improve, he said.
"These roads will have less potholes, they'll be flatter, which creates better gas mileage, and they'll need far less maintenance, he said.
Under the current road repair process across the country, "when a road reaches the end of its useful life, it is milled out to a depth of 3 - 4 inches, waste asphalt is removed from site, and new asphalt is laid down," Weaver said.
"So for every lane mile, (one mile long by one lane wide) they have to remove 42 trucks of waste asphalt and bring 42 trucks of new asphalt in," he said.
This system is not only a waste of existing asphalt and unnecessary use of virgin aggregate, but it also damages surrounding roads that endure the traffic, he added.
"Utilizing our binder we can recycle the asphalt, the whole asphalt, 100%," he said. This also eliminates the need for truck fuel.
"We also use approximately six times less energy because we perform the treatment at ambient temperature, without heat involved," Weaver said | 1,287 |
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Young Carer Voice: Consultation Event
In 202<|fim_middle|>Going Higher: A Guide for Carers to Universities in Wales
This publication has been developed by Carers Trust Wales in partnership with all Reaching Wider partnerships, universities in Wales and UCAS. It will be the first of its kind to offer holistic information about the support available to carers applying to university, before admission and during their time in higher education.
My Future, My Feelings, My Family
The results of a Carers Trust survey into the impact of Coronavirus on young carers aged 12 to 17 and young adult carers aged 18 to 25 was published in July 2020. They point to a steep decline in the mental health and wellbeing of the hundreds of thousands of young people across the UK who provide unpaid care at home for family members or friends.
Support not Sympathy
The results of a Carers Trust Wales survey into the impact of Coronavirus on young carers aged 12 to 17 and young adult carers aged 18 to 25 was published in July 2020. They point to a steep decline in the mental health and wellbeing of thousands of young people across Wales who provide unpaid care at home for family members or friends. | 1, Carers Trust Scotland hosted an online Young Carer Voice: Consultation Event as part of the Scottish Young Carers Festival. This event provided a platform for young carers to share their views on a range of topics, take part in meaningful consultation in an interactive way and speak directly with decision makers. This report and poster summarises issues raised by young carers, action taken by Carers Trust Scotland and how decision makers can support young carers in their role.
About Time Grant Evaluations
These independent evaluations review the successful delivery of the two About Time Grant programmes, Time for Change and Take Action and Support, which addressed the issues that can lead to young adult carers becoming disengaged from society.
Time to be Heard: A Call for Support for Young Adult Carers
Young adult carers are disadvantaged in their education, employment and wellbeing. These reports present evidence on the impact of caring unpaid for a family member or friend on the lives of young adult carers, using research carried out by the University of Nottingham. It represents the first large-scale survey of young adult carers aged 14-25. Reports cover England, Scotland and Wales.
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Billionaire investor Carl Icahn continued his epistolary shouting match with Yahoo Chairman Roy Bostock on Monday with a letter in which he urges Bostock to justify his director compensation by releasing his time sheets and accuses him of purposefully not answering questions.
What's clear from the tone and frequency of Icahn's letters is that he seems more and more convinced that, as a Yahoo investor, he needs to push his slate of candidates to unseat the company's directors at the next shareholder meeting in August and, he hopes, bring Microsoft back to the negotiating table.
Separately on Monday, Yahoo announced the filing of its Definitive Proxy Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in which the company, unsurprisingly, urges shareholders to re-elect the current board and reject Icahn's candidates.
The focus of the latest angry exchange of letters, which started last week, is Yahoo's adoption of an employee severance plan that both Icahn and Yahoo shareholders suing the company allege was implemented to sabotage Microsoft's attempt to acquire Yahoo. Bostock and Yahoo's top executives maintain that the severance plan was necessary in order to retain employees in light of the uncertainty created by Microsoft's pursuit of Yahoo, which officially ended after three months in early May.
"I cannot understand why the Yahoo board feels so strongly about its 'poison pill' severance plan and why it continues to refuse to rescind it. How can you continue to repeat that your severance plan is in the best interests of shareholders and employees?" Icahn wrote in Monday's letter.
Yahoo didn't immediately respond to a request for comment, but on Friday issued a brief statement saying that Icahn, in his previous missive, had inaccurately interpreted the "retention" plan and that his suggestions that the plan be cancelled would have a "destabilizing impact" on the company. Yahoo also accused Icahn of having "no credible plan to operate" the company.
The brevity and content of Yahoo's statement on Friday clearly irked Icahn, who ripped into Bostock on Monday.
"In your press release from Friday, you stated again that I do not have a credible plan for Yahoo. Did you even bother to read my letter, which went into great detail on what measures I would ask the new board to take? Ironically, while you keep inquiring about my plans, it is interesting to note that Yahoo's board has been busy reaping great compensation benefits. Indeed, you made approximately $10,000 per week last year — not bad for a board member.<|fim_middle|> would be interested in seeing your time sheets—especially in light of the fact that, in my estimation, most of your so-called 'plans' over the last few years have been failures," Icahn wrote.
Icahn also reiterates his call for removing Yahoo cofounder Yang as CEO and returning his "Chief Yahoo" title, so that the company can hire "a talented and experienced" replacement, offering Google CEO Eric Schmidt as a model.
Yang and directors engaged in "serious discussions with Microsoft," including many in-person meetings, but all along felt that Microsoft wasn't willing to pay a fair price for Yahoo, according to the proxy statement.
Moreover, putting Icahn and his slate on the Yahoo board will ultimately result in the loss of shareholder value, because Icahn "has no credible plan except to sell the company to Microsoft — despite the fact that Microsoft has publicly indicated that it has no current interest in such a transaction," Yang and Bostock wrote.
"The future of Yahoo and the value of your investment are in your hands," they added.
On Monday of last week, the partially censored complaint in a class-action shareholder lawsuit against Yahoo was released in its unedited form following the judge's decision.
That complaint, filed in Delaware Chancery Court in February on behalf of shareholders the Police & Fire Retirement System and General Retirement System of Detroit, is full of angry allegations, copies of internal Yahoo documents and accounts of what plaintiffs characterize as Yahoo's bad-faith maneuvers toward Microsoft.
Specifically, the document goes into great detail about the crafting of the severance plan to support the plaintiffs' allegations that the plan was put in place solely as a "poison pill" technique to drive Microsoft away. After reading the unedited complaint, Icahn fired off his first letter last Wednesday to Bostock.
Then Icahn got into the picture, acquiring a significant amount of Yahoo stock and readying his proxy fight in order to reignite merger negotiations. | I believe most of your shareholders | 6 |
'Diamondbacks need our help'
Bermuda Sun
FRIDAY, NOV. 16: "We could lose this endangered species for good if we don't step in to help them out."
That is the candid view of researcher Mark Outerbridge after he completed a groundbreaking study into the hatching success of wild diamondback terrapins in Bermuda.
Endangered: A diamondback terrapin
hatchling emerges from its shell.
*Photo supplied
Mr Outerbridge spent months monitoring clutches of diamondback eggs in the sand bunkers of the Mid Ocean Golf Course and comparing their hatching success with eggs he collected and put into an incubator.
The findings paint a worrying picture for the species, which is believed to number just over 100 on the island. And Mr Outerbridge believes it is now time for humans to give the diamondback terrapins a helping hand to ensure their future survival.
He told the Bermuda Sun: "This is the first time that anyone has really looked in any detail at the hatching success of diamondback terrapins in the wild and the results are quite startling.
The diamondback terrapin species is in
grave danger, according to researcher
Mark Outerbridge. *Photo supplied
"In June I marked out 10 nests of 58 eggs in the bunkers of the Mid-Ocean Golf Course where the terrapins nest and recorded the hatching success of these clutches later in the year. I also collected 74 eggs from the course and placed them in an incubator back in the Aquarium and compared the success rate.
"Of the ones in the wild just two developed into hatchlings, which is a 3.4-per-cent success rate.
"While 33 of the eggs in the incubator hatched out, which is a 44-per-cent success rate."
The incubator was set to optimum heat and humidity levels to ensure all the baby terrapins were male.And of the 33 incubator hatchlings all but four survived and were later released into Mangrove Lake on the golf course.
Mr Outerbridge added: "The figure for the wild or control sample was particularly bad compared to what I had seen before and that could be because I only monitored 10 nests.
"But that is one of the reasons why I did this project; to try and get to the bottom of this low-hatching success in the wild.
"Fortunately, in Bermuda diamondbacks do not have predators like raccoons so it is still a bit of a mystery why they struggle so much in the wild.
"This is an area I would like to look at more in the future. But the most critical aspect of this project is that it has shown how fragile the diamondback population is.
"The more I have worked with these terrapins the more I believe that we can not afford to just stand back.
"We need to help them or we will lose them."
Courses vital to wildlife
FRIDAY, NOV. 16: The island's golf courses provide a unique and invaluable habitat for many of Bermuda's most endangered species.
The Mid Ocean Golf Course is home to the island's entire population of diamondback terrapins.
And over half of Bermuda's endemic killifish population can be found in the course's ponds: Mangrove Lake and Trott's Pond.
Conservationist David Wingate said: "Golf courses are extremely important because of their sheer size.
"First and foremost they are important for blue birds which love large lawn areas. If it was not for the golf courses they would probably be extinct by now.
"They are also extremely popular with shore birds like sand pipers and plovers which come to Bermuda every fall.
"You can not underestimate just how important the island's golf courses are to our wildlife."
Mark Outerbridge, who has just completed a study on the Mid Ocean's diamondback terrapin population, said golf courses remained a crucial refuge for island wildlife.
He added: "They are key stake holders in protecting our environment and I was really impressed by the Mid Ocean's attitude to my work. They were extremely helpful to me in my work, to the point of telling their members that they could get a free drop out of the bunkers which I was monitoring so they did not disturb the terrapin nests."
Norman Furtado from the Mid Ocean Golf Course said: "It's nice for us to be able to help out.
"We<|fim_middle|> at Barr's Park from 4pm to 7pm.
Volunteers wanted for Island's first Reef Watch
The Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) is calling all citizen scientists to help them carry out a health check on one of Bermuda's most valuable resources — its coral reef system. | are obviously committed to protecting our environment and as golf courses represent a significant amount of the open space in Bermuda it is our duty to do our bit to help."
Want to help with reef research? You can still sign up
There is still time for volunteers to sign up to this Saturday's Reef Watch event which will use teams of volunteer citizen scientists to monitor the health of Bermuda's economically important reef systems.
Countdown To BZS's "Reef Watch" Event
Excitement is mounting as teams have been registering for the upcoming Reef Watch which will be held on Saturday, August 31.
5 Ft Long Dead Moray Eel Washes Up On Beach
[Updated] What appears to be a dead eel was found washed up on an east end beach this afternoon [Aug 20].
Bermuda Zoological Society's "Reef Watch"
The Bermuda Zoological Society is hosting a "Reef Watch" on Saturday, August 31, which is designed to raise funds for reef conservation. Boats will depart at 12 noon, and the field report and dinner will take place | 226 |
After arriving in New York city in September 1965, Srila Prabhupada struggled alone for a year to establish the Krishna Consciousness movement. He lived simply, lectured whenever and wherever he got an opportunity, and gradually began to attract small interest in his teachings. On February 2, 1966, he bought a reel-to-reel tape recorder for $54.02. On February 19 and 20, he recorded his Introduction to Gitopanishad. In July of 1966 Srila Prabhupada founded a spiritual society intended for worldwide participation. He called it the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (abbreviation: ISKCON). At the time<|fim_middle|> He arranged for massive food distribution programs. Millions of free plates of vegetarian foodstuffs spiritualized by offering to Krishna have been distributed to needy people around the globe.
Thus Srila Prabhupada fulfilled the prophecy of Lord Chaitanya. All over the world the words Hare Krishna Hare Rama have been heard on the streets, at festivals, on the radio and on television. The holy names have gone to every town and village. It was Srila Prabhupada's faith and devotion that brought about this colossal transformation. | of incorporation, Srila Prabhupada had not attracted even one committed follower.
In New York's Tompkins Square Park, under a big tree, Srila Prabhupada chanted the Hare Krishna mantra and slowly many people joined him in his kirtana. This tree is still preserved as a monument and is considered to be of spiritual significance. In a storefront in the Second Avenue (New York) Srila Prabhupada conducted classes on the Bhagavad-gita. One of the early visitors of Srila Prabhupada in the storefront was Allen Ginsberg, the famous poet. Allen had been captivated by the Hare Krishna mantra several years before, when he had first encountered it at the Kumbha-mela festival in Allahabad, India, and he had been chanting it often ever since. When he heard about Srila Prabhupada, he came to the storefront to meet him.
On September 8, 1966 Srila Prabhupada conducted the first initiation ceremony in the storefront. By 1967, Srila Prabhupada was ready to expand his mission beyond New York to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Buffalo and then on to other countries. He sent his disciples to London where contact was made with George Harrison from the pop group – The Beatles. George Harrison became very interested and he released a record of chanting which reached the number one position in the UK popular music charts. This exposed millions of people to the maha mantra, and greatly pleased Srila Prabhupada who flew into London and personally met George. Later George donated a large manor house in the English countryside to the movement.
Srila Prabhupada established various Vedic schools, called gurukulas, where children were trained in Krishna Consciousness from a very early age. He set up cow protection programs on several of his larger projects to care for cows and bulls even after their productive lives were over. He set up an academy of artists who painted fabulous devotional artworks for his books. He also established the Bhaktivedanta Institute made up of disciples, expert in science and mathematics, whose mission was to disprove various atheistic theories and disseminate Vedic knowledge. He wrote scores of books and initiated thousands of disciples. He travelled from continent to continent, country to country, city to city, town to town, preaching the message of Krishna. | 493 |
Winter jazz preview: From Dianne Reeves to Sonny Rollins, a hot lineup
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A buoyant winter season ahead includes:
"Shadowgraph: Octets by Franz Schubert and George Lewis": The innovative thinkers at the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) perform major works by masters from two centuries and genres. The repertoire will feature Schubert's Octet and Lewis' "Shadowgraph 5" and "Artificial Life 2007." Like Schubert, Lewis can work on an epic scale, albeit in a realm that embraces jazz and related idioms. 3 p.m. Sunday at the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall, 78 E. Washington St.; free; 312-744-6630 or iceorg.org
Pharez Whitted: The larger-than-life Chicago trumpeter celebrates the release of his newest recording, "For the People," which features a stellar lineup: guitarist Bobby Broom, saxophonist Eddie Bayard, pianist Ron Perrillo, bassist Dennis Carroll and drummer Greg Artry. 8 and 10 p.m. Jan. 17 through 19; 4, 8 and 10 p.m. Jan. 20; at the Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Ct.; $20 at 312-360-0234 or jazzshowcase.com
"Sing the Truth!": The new year at Symphony Center's jazz series kicks off with vocalists Dianne Reeves, Angelique Kidjo and<|fim_middle|> Orchestra: Jeff Lindberg's top-notch big band offers "A Tribute to Ray Charles," featuring vocalists Dee Alexander, Joan Collaso and Yvonne Gage. 8 p.m. Feb. 16 at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville; $30-$35; 630-637-7469 or chicagojazzorchestra.com
Dana Hall: The dynamic Chicago drummer-composer leads his band spring, featuring saxophonists John Wojciechowski and Geof Bradfield, bassist Clark Sommers and guests Etienne Charles and Victor Garcia on trumpet. 9 p.m. Feb. 22 and 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Green Mill Jazz Club, 4802 N. Broadway; $15 at 773-878-5552 or greenmilljazz.com
Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: If you couldn't make it to Monterey last year, the festival will come to you, in the form of this show featuring singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, bassist Christian McBride, pianist Benny Green, saxophonist Chris Potter, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and drummer Lewis Nash. 8 p.m. March 22 at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave.; $27-$60; 312-294-3000 or cso.org
Sonny Rollins: The great one returns. 8 p.m. March 29 at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave.;
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Green Mill (club) | Lizz Wright paying homage to Miriam Makeba, Abbey Lincoln, Odetta, Billie Holiday and other divas. 8 p.m. Jan. 18 at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave.; $37-$84 at 312-294-3000 or cso.org
"Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah": Yes, Handel's masterpiece swings, jumps and shouts in this annual production featuring the husband-wife team of Alfreda Burke and Rodrick Dixon, plus Karen Marie Richardson and orchestra, jazz band and choir. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 and 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy.; $30-$74 at 800-982-2787 or ticketmaster.com/auditorium
Bobby Broom: The inventive Chicago guitarist tours the world with tenor saxophonist colossus Sonny Rollins, but Broom is well worth hearing as bandleader in his own right, as he recently reiterated on his album "Upper West Side Story." 8 and 10 p.m. Jan. 24 through 26; 4, 8 and 10 p.m. Jan. 27; at the Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Ct.; $20; 312-360-0234 or jazzshowcase.com
Patricia Barber: Yes, she's in residence every Monday night at the Green Mill (when she's not on tour), but here the creative singer-songwriter-pianist celebrates the release of a much-anticipated album of originals, "Smash" (Concord Records). 9 p.m. Jan. 25 and 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Green Mill Jazz Club, 4802 N. Broadway; $15; 773-878-5552 or greenmilljazz.com
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: Orbert Davis' unique, Third Stream ensemble plays music from his Emmy-winning score to the TV documentary "DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis." 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at the University of Chicago's Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St.; $5-$10 at 773-702-2787 or chicagojazzphilharmonic.org
Chicago Jazz | 546 |
Past, present and future: Legacy of Custom House's history honoured as part of new Visitor Centre conservation works
A month ago on 25 May, we marked the centenary of the 1921 Custom House fire during the War of Independence which claimed nine lives and nearly destroyed the landmark neo-classical building on the River Liffey's north quay. Today, on 21 June, the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Department<|fim_middle|> historians, art historians and architectural historians and will feature, for example, architect James Gandon's original desk as well as audio visual displays detailing the day of the fire that nearly destroyed the Custom House a hundred years ago." | of Housing, Local Government and Heritage together mark the rich history of the 230-year-old building by incorporating into its fabric records that link these commemorative events – captured in a newspaper from the day – to the cross-organisational project team involved in the current conservation project at the Custom House Visitor Centre. The refurbishment of the Custom House Visitor Centre this year is carried out by the two Departments with the support of Fáilte Ireland and is a key Decade of Centenaries legacy project.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Mr Darragh O'Brien, T.D. placed the records chosen to symbolise the continuum between past, present and future in the Visitor Centre. Commenting on the occasion, the Minister said:
"It's a special privilege for me to be a Government Minister based here in the Custom House, which is one of Ireland's most remarkable buildings, and one steeped in such a rich and varied history. The opening, later this year, of a major new permanent Visitor Centre is something all of us have looked forward to.
It will give the public a chance to marvel at James Gandon's architectural masterpiece, and as well an opportunity to immerse themselves in a formative part of our history, including a detailed account of the 1921 burning of the Custom House, one of the most seminal moments in the War of Independence. The opening, during the Centenary year of the burning of the Custom House, will be really significant for Dublin's North Inner City and we hope to offer a very informative and very interesting visitor attraction."
In the aftermath of the Custom House fire, the OPW reroofed and restored the building and skilfully reinstated its iconic dome from 1926-9. Through this, as well as through the continuous conservation of the building's exterior and interior, it has ensured that the Custom House is preserved for generations to come.
Commending the work done by OPW's Conservation Services, Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, Mr Patrick O'Donovan, T.D. said:
"The Visitor Centre itself is an example of some of the finest neo-classical architecture in Europe and its reopening will ensure that this wonderful space is once more accessible to the public. The OPW design team, led by Conservation Services, have coordinated this sensitive refurbishment project. The OPW's guide service team looks forward to sharing the rich history of this building with visitors and to taking them on a journey from its beginnings right to the lead-up to, and aftermath of, the attack carried out during the War of Independence. New exhibition and interpretation displays have been developed with eminent Irish | 541 |
The benefits of personalised learning have been known and applied for hundreds of years. But whilst it's not a recently founded approach, personalisation is becoming paramount. Why is this happening now? Firstly, because the number of learners in a class, physical or virtual, is increasing and it's common to have hundreds of students following a lecture at any single time. And with this increase, the diversity in learners' background and learning needs is also widening.
Secondly, because education is becoming more student-centred. One size teaching doesn't fit all learners and it's the teaching (and learning) that needs to be tailored to the individual student, not the other way around.
But how would it be possible to meet those diverse needs in order to support each single learner in achieving the best outcomes possible? Adaptive learning could be the solution.
When the capabilities to adapt which activities or content (and when) are presented to a learner based on certain learner characteristics are built within the learning environment. In this case the learning environment controls the adaptivity of teaching and learning.
When learners are allowed to choose their learning activities and their sequencing based on personal preferences. Here the learner is in control of the adaptability of learning.
Both adaptivity and adaptability aim to deliver personalised learning and the best results are achieved with a blend of these two approaches.
These factors can be used to pre-program the<|fim_middle|> maximise their chances of success. | types and the sequence of learning activities. Programming can be sophisticated enough to detect changes in student behaviour along the way and offer different learning paths.
On top of this, we could add tools for students to further personalise their learning, like selecting from a range of ways to study, for example, using linear navigation through course materials or using a related concepts approach. Or the ability to choose who they work with in their peer group and how, where and when they collaborate. This is where technology can definitely help to enable learners to personalise their learning.
Adaptive learning, while increasing students' engagement, does not cover all their needs. In-person one-to-one interaction with their teachers continues to be highly sought by learners, especially when it comes to receiving feedback on their work. The biggest level of student dissatisfaction usually surrounds assessment and feedback. Even when feedback is provided either hand-written or online, some students still prefer to receive feedback in-person. But how can this be practically achieved in classes of 400+ students?
Again, technology, this time in the form of learning analytics, can play a key role to minimise risk of students becoming demotivated due to perceived lack of sufficient individual attention. Automated risk analysis running in the background to examine how well students are doing today and how well they're likely to be performing and engaging in the short-to-medium term, provide another way for teachers and tutors to spot which students need extra attention at any particular time, making it more practical to engage with these at-risk students in a timely manner and give them individual attention.
More and more national education frameworks, like the Teaching Excellence Framework in the UK, have the student at the heart of the system. It's a duty for all institutions to find ways to personalise student learning and | 356 |
A kinetic-magnetohydrodynamic model for<|fim_middle|> model optimizes both the physics contents and the theoretical efforts in studying low-frequency MHD waves and transport phenomena in general magnetic field geometries and can be easily modified to include the core plasma kinetic effects if necessary. It is applicable to any magnetized collisionless plasma system where the parallel electric field effects are negligibly small. In the linearized limit, two coupled eigenmode equations for describing the coupling between the transverse Alfvén type and the compressional Alfvén type waves are derived. The eigenmode equations are identical to those derived from the full gyrokinetic equation in the low-frequency limit and were previously analyzed both analytically and numerically to obtain the eigenmode structure of the drift mirror instability (Cheng and Lin, 1987) which explains successfully the multisatellite observation of the antisymmetric field-aligned structure of the compressional magnetic field of Pc 5 waves (Takahashi et al., 1987) in the magnetospheric ring current plasma. Finally, a quadratic form is derived to demonstrate the stability of the low-frequency transverse and compressional Alfvén type instabilities in terms of the pressure anisotropy parameter τ and the magnetic field curvature-pressure gradient parameter αp as defined in equations (31) and (69), respectively. A procedure for determining the stability of a marginally stable MHD wave due to wave-particle resonances is also presented.
10.1029/91JA01981
1991JGR....9621159C
Collisionless Plasmas;
Kinetic Theory;
Low Frequencies;
Magnetohydrodynamic Waves;
Anisotropic Media;
Eigenvalues;
Kinetic Equations;
Geophysics;
Space Plasma Physics: Kinetic and MHD theory;
Space Plasma Physics: Waves and instabilities;
Magnetospheric Physics: Energetic particles;
trapped;
Space Plasma Physics: Nonlinear phenomena | low-frequency phenomena
Cheng, C. Z.
A hybrid kinetic-magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) model is presented for describing low-frequency phenomena in high-beta (β~O(1)) anisotropic plasmas that consist of two components: a low-energy core component and an energetic component with low density. The kinetic-MHD model treats the low-energy core component by magnetohydrodynamic description, the energetic component by a kinetic approach such as the gyrokinetic equation, and the coupling between the dynamics of these two components through plasma pressure in the momentum equation. The kinetic-MHD | 121 |
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About the Coopersale Social Institute
The Coopersale Social Institute was originally established as a trust in 1926 and based on a plot of land donated by H E J Camps Esq of Coopersale House. Mr Camps also provided a sum of money for the construction of the hall which was done<|fim_middle|>.
in 1935 Mr Camps provided additional land for use as bowling greens and tennis courts on a 299 year lease. At sometime, probably during World War 2, most of this land was converted into allotments, which are still in use today.
In 1992 the management committee, with the agreement of the trustees, drew up a scheme to register the Coopersale Social Institute as a charity. To this date it is governed under the terms of this scheme by a management committee made up of elected local residents and representatives nominated by various clubs and societies which are associated with and use the hall.
The present committee consists of:
Mrs Sue Silvester
Elected Member
Mr Cliff Tredgett
Mrs Doreen Pavitt
Mrs Linda Read
Mr John Thomas
Coopersale Horticultural Society Representative
Coopersale Floral Art Club Representative
Coopersale Group 2000 Representative
Mrs Fiona Verhagen
Appointee
Mrs Natalie Mehew
The Institute funds the publication and distribution of the Coopersale Chronicle, a quarterly newsletter about events in Coopersale which is distributed free of charge to all houses in the village. The latest (and previous) editions can be found here/ by selecting from the menu. | by local residents.
The Institute was initially a social club for members, providing a small Reading Room or library as well as the main hall. There is a second large room upstairs which holds a snooker table and at one time appears to have been used as a projection room suggesting that film shows were held in the hall | 64 |
A Class of Ice and Fire
A course on "Game of Thrones" takes on the cultural contradictions of the present.
Professor Donald Pease, right, and Lecturer James Dobson are co-teaching "Game of Thrones: Re-Imagining Medieval History as an Allegory of the Present." (Photo illustration by Robert Gill and Arnt G. Bjorkman III)
Early in season 1 of Game of Thrones—the HBO series based on George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire books and co-created by David Benioff '92—the old nursemaid, Nan, tells a young, convalescent Bran Stark the story of the Long Night, a generation-long winter when White Walkers pillaged kingdoms "riding their dead horses, hunting with their packs of pale spiders, big as hounds."
The scene, Ted and Helen Geisel Third Century Professor in the Humanities Donald Pease tells his class on a recent Tuesday afternoon in Filene Auditorium, encapsulates the experience viewers have when watching Game of Thrones.
"He's so absorbed in her story that he cannot experience the difference between what's absorbing him as a listener in the tale she's telling and the self that's doing the listening," Pease says.
"He becomes so absorbed—as we do when we binge watch Game of Thrones—that when the door suddenly opens, it's as if an alternative reality that has completely taken us in has been disrupted."
Pease is co-teaching the course, "Game of Thrones: Re-Imagining Medieval History as<|fim_middle|>by way of saying, that's the reality he simply rehearsed—the variation that the Drogo/Daenerys narration has produced, in order to keep the story going?"
Like many of the students, biological chemistry major Habacuc Delgado '19 signed up for the course because he had seen the HBO series. He says he's been excited to learn about the historical inspirations of the story, from the War of the Roses to the invasions of Attila the Hun. "There's a connection between the fantasy and reality, and our time and what has happened before," he says.
Jacob Meister '20 is a fan of both the books and the show. "I'm really impressed with the ways that the show functions as an intersection between all of these theoretically separate lines of study, like history, English literature, storytelling, film studies," he says.
Emily Schneider '19, a biology major and public policy minor, appreciates that the course allows her to talk about "more complex things in the show, rather than just, oh my God, who died?"
For example, she says, "Today's discussion was all about a Marxist interpretation of Game of Thrones, which was something that none of us had thought about before. Talking about social movements in this fictional world was really interesting."
What does it mean to students that one of the series showrunners is a Dartmouth graduate? Meister, a double-major in English and history, says Benioff's example is inspiring him to consider a career in the arts.
"When you see somebody with the ability to find something they love and create something awesome that other people love out of it, it makes it hard to justify not committing to some kind of passion that you have, even at some basic level, and seeing where it can go," he says.
Pease and Dobson's Game of Thrones class is not the only Dartmouth course organized around a pop culture phenomenon. Among recent offerings, Associate Professor of Government Michelle Clarke is using Game of Thrones to teach Machiavelli this winter. And this past fall, Assistant Professor of English Brett Gamboa, a Shakespeare specialist, taught a course focused on another HBO series, David Simon's acclaimed The Wire.
Hannah Silverstein can be reached at hannah.silverstein@dartmouth.edu.
Hannah Silverstein | an Allegory of the Present," with James Dobson, a lecturer in English and in the Masters of Liberal Studies program.
Dobson says the fictional world of Game of Thrones "takes the cultural contradictions of the present and works them out"—from the ethics of war to economic inequality to racism and gender constructs. "The show is giving students a way of thinking through these contradictions and ambivalences. That's what I'm most excited about."
That stories have power to draw listeners (or readers or viewers) into alternate realities that parallel "real" reality is, Pease tells the class, "the premise not only of Game of Thrones, but of the epic imagination that Game of Thrones continues. What Game of Thrones has done is it's taken a genre of the collective memory called epic and rendered it so active in the 21st century that it is as if it is remembering you into its ongoing unfolding. And every time you come up with an insight and thereby remember it through yourselves, you connect with the epic vision."
The class meets twice a week. On Thursdays, students are in charge: Groups share written responses to reading assignments and lead discussion while the professors listen. On Tuesdays, Dobson and Pease deliver lectures that tie the insights from those student discussions to literary theory, sociology, economics, gender studies, history, and more.
"If you start googling around and thinking about social networks and kinship networks in the show, there's a ton of people who've done all kinds of great nerdy work on this stuff," Dobson tells the class on a recent Tuesday, introducing students to network theory as a lens for understanding how characters relate to one another and how classes of characters—for example, noble women like Bran Stark's mother, Catelyn Stark—serve specific functions that bind networks together.
In one Thursday discussion, students question how viewers and readers should interpret the story of Daenerys Targaryen, the exiled daughter of the deposed Mad King, whose narrative arc "draws on the white savior figure in white imperialist racist fantasies."
In his lecture the following Tuesday, Pease tells the class about Justa Grata Honoria, sister of Western Roman Emperor Valentinian III, whose overtures to Attila the Hun provided an excuse for his invasion of northern Italy in the fifth century—a historical precedent Martin likely used as source material for Daenerys and her marriage to the nomadic Dothraki raider Khal Drogo.
Pease asks the class, "When I introduce that historical reality as one of the bases for the Daenerys/Drogo story, have I in fact produced a way of justifying George R.R. Martin's utilization of the narration? Or have I suppressed— | 557 |
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Yarrow Environmental Solution (YES) is a highly beneficial blend of flower essences and plant tinctures in a sea salt base. Its purpose is to strengthen and protect against toxic environmental influences, geopathic stress, and other hazards of technology-dominated<|fim_middle|> anchors from the polarities of body and spirit, to facilitate the full unfoldment of soul forces which the Yarrow so uniquely bestows. Finally, within this essential trinity is still another exquisite trine within the Yarrow flowers themselves of white, pink and golden flowers to balance the energetic structures of the soul.
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Bath – Put several dropperfuls in mildly warm bath water, and stir in a lemniscatory (figure-eight) pattern for at least one minute. Soak for 20 minutes in this solution, and then lie quietly wrapped in towels for at least one hour following, to completely absorb the beneficial qualities of the bath. For enhanced benefits add one cup of Celtic Sea Salt to the bath water.
Energetic – Apply YES drops directly to pulse points or indicated energetic points as needed until full balance and strength is restored.
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YES is formulated from three different types of the Yarrow plant, along with two related allies in the same plant family — Echinacea and Arnica. All of these plants are members of the Composite (Asteraceae) family, recognized as exceptional for their finely detailed geometric patterns and strong, enduring structures. As herbs they have numerous valuable qualities for enhancing the immune response. Working together in YES these plants act in a synergistic manner to strengthen the integrity of the immune system and bring greater clarity of consciousness to strengthen the sense of human individuality.
FES originally developed this special formula (formerly called Yarrow Special Formula) as a response to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster in Europe in 1986. Favorable clinical reports from European practitioners resulted in the further development of the YES formula, now used widely throughout the world. Many practitioners consider it a baseline remedy or ongoing stabilizer to address a wide variety of fundamental health issues endemic to our modern world.
The YES formula is often a necessary measure in addition to, or before, administering other flower essences.
Human blood can be viewed as a microcosmic reflection of the Earth's ocean waters. As a carrier of life and consciousness, ocean water contains a proportion of minerals very similar to that of healthy human blood.
Indigenous diets are typically high in natural mineral salts, thus producing a vibrant immune system. Salt is so central to the concept of good health and life, that a related word, salutary literally means healthful. Salt (from which the word salary derives) was also used as a form of a currency, and is a core component of various culinary preparations, medicaments and religious rituals in all world cultures.
In fact, citizens of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, whose diets included miso and seaweed, were better able to withstand the effects of atomic radiation, following the horrific unleashing of the first atomic bomb in 1945. Radiation involves a process which directly attacks the formative, or etheric, life-giving forces of matter. Typical chemical processes break down matter, while preserving the essential quality of each element (e.g., forms of oxidation such as burning, rusting and human digestion). By contrast, atomic reactions are destructive to the very foundation of life. They annihilate the integrity of the chemical elements involved, producing unstable waste products that are highly toxic. This is why radiation and many forms of electromagnetic pollution are so de-stabilizing and threatening to both the environment and the immune system.
Sea salt contains not only the physical minerals which contribute to health, but also strong formative forces which are expressed in its light-infused crystalline structures. The Celtic Sea Salt used in the YES preparation is the purest and most natural form available on the planet, with the highest concentration of trace minerals. It is handharvested in a time-honored tradition, organically extracted by the use of sunshine, according to the ancient Celtic method.
Echinacea, as well as the fresh plant tinctures of Yarrow and Echinacea. Like the crystal structures in sea salt, the Composite flowers are also noted for their precise geometry and highly defined forms. The meeting of these extraordinary Composite flowers with potentized sea salt creates a formula with highly articulated structure and stabilizing properties. This formula acts as a strong etheric shield to nourish and protect both physical and psychic immunity in the body-soul complex.
Yarrow is found throughout the temperate zones of both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It flourishes in sunny, open areas, exalting in alpine meadow habitats. It is a woody perennial with a strong root system spreading vigorously from underground runners. Yarrow is named millefolium (thousand leaves) referring to its finely divided and highly enunciated feathery leaves that grow from a strong central stem, with multiple branches. In the heat and light of the full summer sun, the Yarrow unfolds numerous finely attenuated blossoms in a brilliant white canopy. (See also the cover photograph). The Yarrow plant is the very picture of sensitivity and strength, glowing with incandescent radiance. The long-lasting flowers gradually dry as the year wanes, yet still retain their characteristic form. The stalks grow so straight and remain so sturdy that they were collected in autumn as the original divining tools of the Chinese oracle, I Ching.
Yarrow's protective qualities are associated with folk names like "Soldier's Wound Wort" and "Knight's Millefoil." The genus name Achillea refers to the Greek warrior Achilles, who carried the herb into battle for psychic protection and to staunch the bleeding of wounds. Even its form, a canopy of white flowers, suggests a protective "umbrella" of white light.
In Biodynamic Agriculture, Yarrow is one of the compost preparation plants utilized to bring sensitivity, so that the soil can receive and regulate many different forms of cosmic radiation. Yarrow achieves a remarkable balance of what is known in alchemy as "sulfur" and "salt" processes. We can see the fiery sulfur influence, with its spiritualizing tendency, penetrating down into the scent-filled feathery leaves; while the form-producing salt process is evident in the solid stem structure and prevalence of potassium salts. The Yarrow harmonizes, in a special way, the polarity of cosmic light and earthly form.
In flower essence therapy, Yarrow facilitates the integrity of a healthy ego structure, while enabling the soul to retain its innate sensitivity and receptivity. It is an extremely important essence in our time, due to the rapid pace of spiritual and psychic opening, occurring at the same time that environmental and social forces threaten to overwhelm, harden, or obliterate empathetic capacities within the human soul.
Three different forms of the Yarrow flower essence are used in the YES preparation: white, pink and golden flowers, along with the herbal tincture of the fresh white Yarrow flowers. These three Yarrows work synergistically to form a three-fold energetic structure – the white in the higher chakras to bring psychic balance, the pink in the heart-emotional center to address sensitivity, and the golden in the lower chakras to protect the life force and overall health and stability.
Arnica is a well-known herbal and homeopathic remedy for shock and trauma, particularly when there is damage to soft tissue. Arnica montana is native to the Alps and other mountains of Europe, and is found in moist, sun-lit meadows and stream-sides in the clear air of these high altitudes. It is a vigorous, leafy plant, with bright yellow blossoms. The native American species, Arnica mollis, has similar features and is found in moist alpine habitats in western North America.
As a flower essence, Arnica has a special ability to bring the clear light of the spiritual Sun-Self back into a relationship with the physical and etheric (life) bodies. In situations of physical or psychic trauma, one separates from awareness of the bodily self as a way of coping with pain. In its most extreme form, unconscious accident victims report viewing their bodies "from above" as they are being cared for by medics. On a lesser scale, it is quite common for us to withdraw our spiritual light from a part of the body which has undergone pain or extreme distress. Arnica flower essence is widely used for deep seated shock or trauma that lodges in the body, preventing full physical recovery. It is also indicated for many puzzling psychosomatic illnesses which do not respond to obvious treatment.
Echinacea is a powerful herb, native to American prairies and open spaces. It is widely recognized as an immune system enhancer, to increase resistanceto influenza and other infectious diseases. Echinacea is a woody perennial, growing from a strong root, with a firm stem and impressive strength. The flower head is filled with bristly, dark tubular florets forming a bulging cone, and surrounded by bright magenta ray florets (Echinacea purpurea). In the Echinacea plant, one finds a synthesis of unyielding vigor of physical form, with the etheric aliveness in its bright fiery core and vibrant magenta blossoms radiating in the brilliant light of the high summer sun.
As we study the form and gesture of the Echinacea, it is apparent why it is a powerful aid to the immune system. Likewise the flower essence of Echinacea is used for many challenges to the "immunity" of the Soul. The anonymity of modern civilization, along with countless other mechanizing and alienating forces such as crime, violence, sexual or emotional degradation, can shatter the dignity of the Self.
Echinacea flower essence stimulates and awakens the true inner Self, and restores the Soul's self-identity and essential wholeness in relationship to the Earth and to the human family.
Composed of three outstanding members of the Composite family of plants, the YES formula works in a uniquely synergistic manner to address the tri-fold aspect of the human individuality: in body, soul and spirit. The Arnica plant, with its bright yellow sun-like blossoms and fluid leafy structure, grows close to the earth in moist mountain habitats; it is the very picture of spiritual forces which are well-integrated with the physical and etheric realms. Thus Arnica flower essence particularly addresses the physical and etheric bodies by helping to bring spiritual forces from the heights down and into the body.
By contrast, the Echinacea plant demonstrates movement from the ground of matter into the pole of spirit. It flourishes on the level ground of the open prairie, with a strong vertical gesture upward. The magenta-purple blossoms emerge from a fiery orange cone-like bristle, growing on a sturdy stem with tough, rigid leaves. The Echinacea is a vivid expression of physical forces which have lifted or resurrected themselves out of hardened matter into spirit.
The Yarrow flowers are the very heart of the YES formula, with qualities that unite and harmonize the essential polarities of both Arnica and Echinacea. With its fine feathery leaves and highly attenuated umbel-like blossoms, the Yarrow plant is an extraordinary picture of soul sensitivity. As the soul mediates between body and spirit, so does the Yarrow plant integrate both light and form in a most remarkable way. Its role in this formula is to allow the soul, or middle realm of the human being, to remain sensitive and in touch with its feeling life, but in such a way that these soul qualities are neither blunted by the harshness of the modern technological world, nor made so diffuse and porous as to stymie the vital expression of the individual. Arnica and Echinacea act as | 2,240 |
Ladislav Amadé (Ladislav Amade, László Amade; 26. července 1704 Gabčíkovo – 22. prosince 1764 Horný Bar) byl uherský básník, hudebník a důstojník.
Život
Narodil se 26. července 1704 v Gabčíkovu jako syn Antona Amadé a jeho manželky Rozálie Šimončič-Horváthové. Byl příslušníkem uherského šlechtického rodu Amadé s predikátem z Vrakuně s titulem baron. Měl dvě sestry: Vavrinci a Pavlu Marii.
V letech 1717– 1721 studoval na jezuitském kolegiu v Győru a poté na Trnavské univerzitě a ve Štýrském Hradci. Roku 1725 nastoupil do armády, kde krátce na to získal hodnost plukovníka. Roku 1750 se stal rádcem uherské komory a později působil také jako komorník. Do roku 1754 hospodařil na rodovém majetku.
Při studiích v Trnavě, vydal příležitostně nábožensky motivovanou řeč a na sklonku života sbírku duchovních písní. Psal rytmické verše, často na lidové motivy které vynikaly lehkostí a živostí. Věnoval se i hudbě, hrál na více nástrojů, zhudebňoval své verše, složil několik písní na německé a italské nápěvy. Jeho erotické písně kolovaly v opisech, zachovaly se i v ústním podání a roku 1836 je vydal tiskem v Pešti jeho vnuk Tadeáš Amadé pod názvem "Várkonyi báró A. László versei". Populární byly i jeho vojenské písně např. A szép fényes katonának. Na dvoře knížete J. Esterházyho i v armádě a nejvíce během bojů v Itálii vedl bohémský život, vyhledával dobrodružství a navzdory rodovému bohatství zápasil s materiálními problémy.
Jeho manželkou byla Zuzana roz. Orciová.
Zemřel 22. prosince 1764 v Horním Baru.
Dílo
Victor in praelio S. Ivo. Trnava 1722
Buzgó szívnek énekes fohászkodásai. Vídeň 1755
Várkonyi baró Amade László versei. Bp 1836
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American sportscaster, news anchor, film producer, and restaurant worker (born April 8, 1949)
Jim Lampley (born April 8, 1949) is an<|fim_middle|> late-night host for NBC)[1]
2008 Summer Olympics (daytime host for NBC)
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Retrieved from "https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jim_Lampley&oldid=7263454" | American sportscaster, news anchor, movie producer, and restaurant owner. Lampley has covered 14 Olympic Games on U.S. television.
James Lampley
(1949-04-08) April 8, 1949 (age 72)
Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
Television journalist
Notable credit(s)
HBO World Championship Boxing Anchor and Co-Host (1988-present)
Olympic Games Reporter and Anchor (1984-present)
Spouse(s)
Bree Walker (former)
Debra Schuss
three daughters, one son
Lampley has announced Major League Baseball, the Indianapolis 500, college basketball, United States Football League, Super Bowl XIX, and boxing.
He has earned three Emmy awards.
Olympic CoverageEdit
1976 Winter Olympics (play-by-play for ABC)
1976 Summer Olympics (play-by-play for ABC)
1984 Winter Olympics (daytime host for ABC)
1984 Summer Olympics (late-night host for ABC)
1992 Winter Olympics (coverage for KCBS-TV)
1992 Summer Olympics (late-night host for NBC)
1998 Winter Olympics (primetime host for TNT)
2000 Summer Olympics (cable host for MSNBC)[1]
2002 Winter Olympics (cable host for both MSNBC and CNBC)[1]
2004 Summer Olympics (daytime host for NBC and cable host for USA Network)[1]
2006 Winter Olympics (daytime and | 335 |
Crumbs and Cookies: gula melaka granola.
I'm not sure if it's my infrequent posting that has led to a deterioration of my writing skills or the fact that this granola is so darn good that I can think of only very little to say in this post.
I got the inspiration for this granola from love letter cookies leftover from the recently concluded Chinese New Year celebrations. They are really good cookies, but there were just too many. I realised that when crushed, they greatly resemble cereal, which eventually led me to conclude that they would be awesome granola material. My decision to make granola was further cemented when I found a pack of gula melaka in my fridge. Love letter cookies are extremely coconutty and gula melaka and coconut pairs really well together.
Since the granola was taking a tropical turn, dried banana seemed like the perfect dried fruit to throw into the mix. I couldn't find any though, so I got dried mango instead. On hindsight, I should have thought of dried pineapple but I found that the oat mixture itself is so delicious that the fruits are practically redundant. As for the nuts, I chose walnuts and cashews. Macadamia nuts would have been a great<|fim_middle|> too much if you want more clusters.
Cool on a baking rack for at least 10 minutes before eating.
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I feel that I must issue out a warning about this granola - the clusters are tremendously addictive. At first I took a few just to sample, and minutes later I was popping every alternate piece into my mouth as I was transferring them from the tray to a jar. I would say that these are too good to give away, but I think "they are so good that you must give them away" reflects the situation and the extent of its deliciousness more realistically.
Preheat oven to 160C. Prepare a large baking sheet.
Combine the oats, cookies and nuts into a bowl.
Combine the palm sugar, oil and salt into a saucepan and stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the oats mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Empty the mixture onto the baking sheets, spreading them out evenly. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes. Don't disturb the granola | 196 |
8 Episode 08 G Rank
Three years have passed since Kenichi Yamada was reincarnated in another world and became Allen. Allen is now three years old.
Now that Allen is three years old, Teresia has given him permission to go out around the house. Allen's birthday seems to be October 1st in this world's calendar. This day is considered the harvest festival of the frontier village. I<|fim_middle|> to a frog with a provocation. If the beast G mole is a mole, you might be able to dig a huge hole and make a trap if you try hard enough. You've learned the importance of understanding the characteristics of the summoned beast.
Khan.
(Hmm? (Is it about time?)
A bell in the distance. It was the bell that signaled three o'clock in the frontier village.
Allen clutched the wooden sword on the ground. | see that this year's meal was lavish, but I was three years old when I learned that it was also a harvest festival. I felt as if Christmas and my birthday were the same.
The harvest festival is not the same as a Bon dance in the center of the village. There is a religious facility called a church in this frontier village, where the chief offers the harvest to the god of fertility.
The serfs never participate in such ceremonies. Come to think of it, I remember that Rodin was on a hunting trip on his first birthday.
I've learned a lot about serfs in the past three years. Sixty percent of the harvested crop is paid to the village headman, the lord's representative, as a tax. The exemption from the original pioneer exemption has already disappeared and the tax will be taken away for good. Since the tax is 60% of the harvested crops, the more crops are harvested, the more leftover crops are paid to the village head.
In addition, Teresia told me that if the harvest is too small or if you cheat on the tax, you can be dropped into slavery, which is even more unfortunate than the serfs.
So not all of the remaining 40% of the crops and meat from the hunt would be food. It can be replaced by salt, which is essential for survival, or by diapers made of Allen's rags.
And there are four seasons in this other world. It doesn't seem to be a snowy region, but the winter is suitably silvery. We need firewood to protect ourselves from the cold.
Half of the meat you receive for hunting, which is nearly 10 kg at a time, goes to pay for firewood.
Life in the frontier villages is mainly barter, as you are a serf. But even the serfs have some money. Allen came down with a high fever around February of this year. Allen remembers Rodin ripping off the floorboards in the nursery, picking up the coins, and going out. When he returned, he gave me some medicine, probably an antipyretic, to drink.
He took almost all of the money with him, and now there are only a few coppers and iron coins when he removes the floorboards. There's also what looks like five or so pebbles. This is a rabbit's magic stone with horns. This is the first time Allen has seen the money in the world, and this is the first time he's seen a magic stone.
And then one day, some time after he had turned three years old.
Allen is now leaning against a tree that grows in the yard. It's not a big tree, but it's a decent size tree. The garden is fenced in, but it's easy to see through, so I'm using the tree as a wall to verify the summons.
(Done, I have a rough idea of composite level 2 and generation level 2.
It was only when Allen was one year and ten months old that he learned synthesis level 1 and generation level 2.
The reason why this was verified now was because he didn't have enough magic power to spend. It seems that when his birthday comes on October 1st, Allen's status will increase by 10%. The status suppression by age will be released by 10%. Now, at the age of 3, the maximum magic power is 6, and I've finally been able to verify it.
And by setting the composite level to 2, I have successfully completed the analysis of G-ranked summons.
First, here are the results of each test.
Generation Level 2
Magic power consumption is 5
Composite Level 2
Combining insect G and animal G results in bird G
Take notes on the memo function in the grimoire to get a general understanding of the results.
I put the summoned bird G on my shoulder and check its status.
Name] Allen
Age] 3
Occupation] Summoner
[Level] 1
[Physical strength] 12 (40) + 26
Magic] 1 (20)
Attack Power] 3 (10) + 26
Endurance] 3 (10) + 6
[Quickness] 7 (25) + 10
Intelligence] 9 (30) + 4
Fortune 7 (25)
Skills: Summoning <2>, Generate <2>, Combine <2>, Expand <1>, Delete <1>.
Experience] 0/1,000
Summons 2
[Born] 2
[Combined] 1
Skills Experience
4,701/10,000
Combined] 20/1,000
Obtainable Summons
Bug ] GH
Beast] GH
[Bird] G
Insects] 2 G, 2 H, 2 G, 2 H
Beast] 12 Gs, 2 Hs, and
Bird] 2 Gs.
(We'll see what we can do. It's been established that skill experience is the same as magic consumption.
Check the remaining magic power.
(If your skill experience level is the same as your magic consumption, it's more efficient to be level 3 generated at level 1 than level 2 generated or level 1 combined, which consumes more magic. It's a waste of extra magic power.
Allen's maximum magic power is 6, generation level 1 consumes 2 magic power, and generation level 2 and synthesis level 1 consume 5 magic power. If you want to efficiently convert your magic consumption into skill experience, you have to choose generation level 1.
(That's enough to raise your skills. Let's see.
"Hey, Allen.
Allen talking to a bird G on his shoulder. He reminds him in his head that it's a skill.
Yeah, I'm Allen.
Bird G replies in Allen's voice.
(I see, summonses are getting a lot more useful now that they are G-ranked.
The status of the three newly summonable bodies is now available.
Shape is the status of the frogworm G
Species】 Insects
[Rank] G
Name] Piunta
Physical strength] 7
Magic] 0
Attack Power] 6
Durability] 10
[Quickness] 10
Intelligence] 7
Fortune 8
Protection: Endurance 2, speed 2
Skill] Provocation
Shape of the mole beast G status
Species】 Beast
Name】 Mogusuke
Physical strength] 10
Attack Power] 10
Durability] 6
[Quickness] 5
Protection: Strength 2, Attack Power 2
Special skill: Digging a hole
Shape of the parrot bird G status
Species] Birds
Name] Chappie
Intelligence] 10
Protection: Speed 2, Intelligence 2
Special skill] Voice imitation
As usual, his status is quite low and, like the H-rank, he rarely listens. However, it was the specialties that caught Allen's attention.
Bird G summons can reproduce Allen's voice. In fact, budgies, for example, can learn a human voice, but the accuracy is nothing compared to that. It's a complete human voice. However, you can't learn too long words or multiple voices.
Then summon the beast G summoned beast that is protruding from the hole in front of you . The mole, which is about the size of a small dog, easily digs a hole about 30 centimeters in size and one meter deep .
(This could easily be made into a pit or something.)
A summoned beast that does not require magic and can perform an infinite number of special moves. It can't make you do what it says, but it will dig a hole where you want it to.
Finally, there is the summoner of Insect G beside Allen. It's quite large, about the size of a bullfrog.
(Provoke it.)
"Gekko Gekko Gekko
The frog, instructed in a speciality, changes its body color from green to red or yellow and begins to chirp while jumping erratically.
Watching the G-ranked summoner, I think. Apparently, the goal of a summoner is not only to be able to summon a strong summoned beast.
For example, this bug G frog might be able to change the target of the monster beast from you | 1,772 |
May 2011 - Official site for "Dog eat Doug" and "The Conjurers"
Here's another look behind the curtain on making a webcomic, or at least on how I do it. This is the grey stage. It's the hardest part for me as I always want to charge ahead and splash colors all over everything and be done with it. That always ends in a mess.
Not that this won't end in a mess, but by having a process in place, I'll be able to improve the art over time and get it to where I want it. In this step I flatted all the figures. That means coloring them in with just grey.
After that, I throw in some subtle shadows and highlights. Subtle is the key word and it's the hardest part of this hardest part.
The backgrounds are combos of vectorized photos and some square brush work. I'm trying to push the style towards something I'm not comfortable with which means further away from attempting to draw pure realism. A little abstraction adds some energy methinks.
This entry was posted in Webcomic and Novel Previews on May 23, 2011 by admin.
Here's the page where I finalized the layout for the first page. And I'll post the final art tomorrow (I hope).
This entry was posted in News and tagged books, magic, webcomics on May 20, 2011 by admin.
And here is a sample illustration for the webcomic. Not that webcomics have covers, but I plan on fleshing this out into a fully rendered painting and using to promote the comic side of things.
Now I just have to put the title of the first story arc on this one and it's good to go…for now.
This entry was posted in The Conjurers Webcomic, Webcomic and Novel Previews on May 20, 2011 by admin.
Finally, a few finished (but still rough) pieces to show you. This is just a sample cover idea. I think, for the final color illustrations, I'll be doing a more involved, painted style. For now, it remains in the comic book realm.
This entry was posted in Webcomic and Novel Previews on May 19, 2011 by admin.
As most of you know, I'm hard at work on polishing up the pitch for the novel. At the same time I am also working on the webcomic side of things, simply because A: I want to launch the comic this year, and B: I want to include a sample in the novel pitch.
So I thought I'd share the inks to page one of episode one. I'm not completely sold on the style, but I think I'll let it improve and grow organically<|fim_middle|>views on May 16, 2011 by admin. | from here on out. Also, haven't made the final decisions on colors, but I do know I want a painterly effect for the backgrounds (that's why I haven't drawn backgrounds in some of the panels.
And on a side note, I need to go clarify the about page. Bit confusing on what exactly "The Conjurers" is.
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Our awesome CLO and Kinshasa's awesome CLO(s) organized a sand bar trip this weekend. They brought tables, chairs, tent, grill, food, and beach games, the Marines brought drinks for sale, and we met up in the middle of the Congo River on a sand bar island. The water is shallow and relatively safe enough for the kids to swim and play in the sand. Everyone told me there weren't any crocodiles there, but I was watching Lily like a hawk, ready to tackle a croc should it show up.
We started the adventure at Mami Wata, where there is a (very busy) boat launch. There were dozens of other people piling into boats and on to skidoos to head out to other sand bars along the river. Our boat arrived, we piled in<|fim_middle|> sale, it was a really nice picnic.
Kinshasa on the left, Brazzaville on the right!
It looks like you had an awesome day. Lilli looks so happy!
yeah we're pretty cool uncle B! | , and took a nice cruise about 30 minutes upriver to join the party.
The sand was clean! The water was relatively clean; it was a rust color, which is likely from sediment. The river is extremely high right now because of the rainy season (it's the height of the rainy season). There were little fishing villages scattered across the adjacent sand bars, and lots of people in dugout canoes, fishing. There were great views of both Kinshasa and Brazzaville, off in the distance. We were told to bring our passports, because we weren't entirely sure which country the sand bar was actually "in".
I used the occasion to splurge on some deli turkey I saw at the grocery store. It was like $8 for maybe a 1/2 pound of turkey. I made sandwiches for us: turkey for me, chicken salad for Ben, and peanut butter and jam for Lily (her new favorite food is a peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwich). We also found salt and vinegar potato chips, another treat. Between the sandwiches and the Heinekens from the Marines' drink | 228 |
When we first opened the gallery in 1983, we thought we would limit our inventory of maps and charts to those of the Carolinas. That rapidly expanded to maps of the Southeast United States. Our collection has now grown to include maps and charts from around the world, some dating from as early as the 16th century. Antique maps are fascinating! While often highly decorative, they also tell the story of history. As interest in collecting antique maps has increased rapidly over recent years, their values have<|fim_middle|> a rare edition in 1838. The second edition can be distinguished easily from the first because the year 1825 was erased from the printing plates before they were reused. Frequently the district maps of the first edition are not colored, but the ones of the second edition all seem to have boundaries of magenta watercolor. | consistently risen and served as an additional incentive for investing in these rarities. Our inventory of maps and charts is constantly changing so please call and let us know your specific area of interest. The maps shown here on our website only represent a small portion of our inventory. If we do not have what you are looking for at the moment we will be pleased to help you locate it.
A General Map of the United States Plate from "A Descriptive Hand Atlas of the World"
Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico by J.H. Colton & Co.
Kentucky with an inset of Falls of Ohio by Thomas Cowperthwait and Co.
A New Map of North Carolina "with the Canals, Roads & Distances from place to place along the Stage & Steam Boat Routes"
A New Map of Pennsylvania with its Canals, Rail – Roads by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.
by J.H. Colton & Co.
from "Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World"
by Thomas Cowperthwait & Co.
from "A Complete Historical Chronological & Geographical American Atlas"
Matted to museum standards: 29"x 34.25"
Delaware & Maryland with Inset of Washington D.C.
Plate from "A Descriptive Hand Atlas of the World"
County Map of The State of Texas by S. Augustus Mitchell Jr.
Framed to Museum Standards: 22.5" x 27"
Plate from "Mitchell's New Universal Atlas of the World"
Robert Mills Maps from "The Atlas of the State of South Carolina"
A protégé of Thomas Jefferson, Robert Mills is known to have helped define and shape the architectural symbolism of the early republic. Robert Mills trained under Jefferson becoming the first native-born American architect. He is most well known for the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Institute, yet he was responsible for many other government buildings in Washington, D.C. In the South, his beautifully designed buildings are scattered throughout the state of South Carolina.
The Atlas of the State of South Carolina was presented to the South Carolina State Senate in 1826. It was the first systematic atlas of any state in the union, and it was touted as being significantly better than comparable European publications. Mills devoted nearly 4 years of his life to this project. As an architect, surveyor and cartographer, he contributed to this vast project in a variety of ways. Responsible for producing the first atlas of an American state, he later noted that South Carolina was now acknowledged to be in advance of her sister states. The legend of each map bears the surveyor's name and notes that the map was improved for Mills' Atlas, 1825. Mills himself reprinted the Atlas in | 559 |
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Jane Dyer, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at Gloucestershire Young Carers, said: "We cannot thank Heart Gloucestershire and its listeners enough for their incredible support. As a beneficiary of Global's Make Some Noise, we were hoping for a grant of £36,282 but when they surprised us with a cheque for £75,800 we were totally overwhelmed. The extra funds will help us to fund young carers' respite groups well into 2019. This will make a huge difference to the number of carers we can look after."
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Jane and Ebony receive the cheque from Global's Make Some Noise
Today Heart Gloucestershire presenter Warren Moore surprised Gloucestershire Young Carers with a cheque for £75,800 raised by Global's Make Some Noise.
The charity was hoping for a grant of £36,282 but thanks to the generosity of listeners across Global's radio brands, Global's Make Some Noise donated more than double that amount.
Gloucestershire Young Carers works with more than 1,000 young carers in Gloucestershire supporting young carers whose lives are affected by illness or disability in their family, working to minimise the physical and emotional impact of caring. The money raised by Heart Gloucestershire and Global's Make Some Noise will go towards funding the cost of the charity's young carers' respite groups in eight localities across the county for two years.
Global's Make Some Noise is the official charity of Global, the Media & Entertainment group, and home to Capital, Heart, LBC, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold.
Global's Make Some Noise helps small charities and projects dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged youngsters living with illness, disability or lack of opportunity. Global's Make Some Noise gives charities such as Gloucestershire Young Carers a platform to reach an audience of more than 25 million weekly listeners through Global's radio brands.
Every year, grants are awarded to small projects across the country to help fund the vital services they offer. Since its launch in 2014, Global's Make Some Noise has raised more than £11 million and helped 192 incredible charities and projects.
Heart Gloucestershire managing editor, Marcus Langreiter said: "Global's Make Some Noise plays such an important role in raising awareness of small charities like Gloucestershire Young Carers. The kindness of listeners means that Global's Make Some Noise can more than double its | 410 |
Every year my dad goes to a train show; it is not something my mother and I enjoy, but my son LOVES it… so we go. While we were looking around I noticed a small stand with chocolates. We passed the first time, but promised ourselves we would return before we left. And we did. You would have too if you seen them! Plus it didn't help my will power any that Beth Ann ( owner @ Goodies Chocolates) had free samples sitting out.
After purchasing some of these goodies I asked Beth Ann if she cared if I did a short review on my blog; she accepted my offer. She was so pleasant to deal with, and seemed to have a great connection with her customers. She was also very knowledgeable about her chocolates. While listening to her talk with some customers, I over heard her talk about the shelf life of the different chocolates and how to store them; I thought that was so cool! Some of her chocolates can be stored for up to 6 months at room temperature! As awesome as that sounded, I quickly reminded myself that this information was un-benificial to me; because I knew these delicious chocolates would be gone before the week was over… and they were.
I also noticed some very interesting flavor combos such as Salted Caramel malted milk balls and Penuche fudge. I am not a fan of Malted Milk Balls but still wanted to give them a try. The salted caramel coating was amazing but once I got a bite of the malted milk ball I was quickly reminded of how much I do not like them.. so I just ate the outer covering; it was too good not to! Now let's talk about this penuche fudge.. it was out of this world good! I heard Beth Ann tell someone that it tasted like a Werthers original and she was right on; that's EXACTLY what it tasted like<|fim_middle|> also had to purchase my all time FAVORITE, a DARK chocolate covered rice crispy treat. That, however, did not survive the ride home. YUM.
Look at all this yummy fudge! With over 18 different flavors they have Such a great variety! | . I | 2 |
2004 Boys Claim Spring 2018 NPL 2 Title
Congratulations to the SFEA 2004 Boys for winning the spring 2018 NPL 2 title this past weekend. The boys ended the season with two matches to play on the final weekend, needing good results, and they did not disappoint. On Saturday, at Paul Goode Field, the team won 4-2 versus Star Academy in an exciting match that saw SFEA jump ahead 2-0 only to find themselves 2-2 with just 15 minutes to play. SFEA responded well by returning to its aggressive attacking play and put the match away with two goals to secure the win. On Sunday, SFEA played a great match, defeating third place Sunnyvale 4-0 at Skyline College and sealing their division championship. Congratulations to the entire team and head coach Nick Lusson on a fantastic season!
SFEA ANNOUNCES NEW YOUTH PROGRAM & TEAMS FOR YOUNGER PLAYERS
2018-2019 Season to Feature a Minimum of 22 Teams Playing U9 Through U19 with Participation in Norcal, NPL, and US Soccer Development Academy
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. ––The San Francisco Elite Academy (SFEA) announced today a substantial expansion of its soccer program for youth players. Beginning with the upcoming tryout period this May, SFEA will add an additional U.S. Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) team at the U13 Boys age level (2006 birth year) as well as eight new teams across boys and girls at the U9 through U13 age levels (2010-2005 birth years).
SFEA's addition of this new youth program comes on the heels of on-the-field success this past fall as well as the introduction of a number of new, innovative programs to support player development, like SAQ+ and Peak Performance. Today's expansion announcement also furthers SFEA's commitment to its mission to develop elite soccer talent in San Francisco and represents yet another milestone in raising the bar for all of San Francisco's youth soccer players.
"This starts an exciting next chapter for the San Francisco Elite Academy," said Eddie Soto Director of Coaching for Boys and Men's Head Coach at the University of San Francisco. "Our continued growth is something our families have been asking for, so we're happy to be announcing we are adding younger players to our soccer programs across the board."
At the upcoming tryouts in May, SFEA will be selecting players for the following teams, at a minimum, for the 2018-20<|fim_middle|> with 109 Academy graduates rostered in the MLS in 2016 and 23 Academy players earning U.S. MNT caps.
Academy 2002 Boys Claim Spring 2017 NPL1 Title
2-1 Away Win Over Santa Clara Sporting 2002 Boys Green
Secures First-Place Finish
On Sunday, the SF Elite Academy 2002 Boys traveled to the Santa Clara Youth Soccer Park for what would be the decisive match in the NPL 1 spring season. The SFEA 2002 Boys entered the match in second place and needed a win to secure the NPL1 title as then first-place Monarcas 02 Boys had already played their final match and held a two-point edge. In addition, Santa Clara Sporting 2002 Boys Green were just one point behind Elite in third, but also with a game in hand, meaning Sunday's hosts needed a win or tie to be in the driver's seat to claim the title themselves.
Played in perfect weather on the pristine grass field at the Santa Clara Youth Soccer Park, both teams served up a great display of soccer. Early on, Santa Clara appeared dangerous in the counter attack and nearly capitalized on several corner kicks using routines they had obviously worked on in training. SFEA first-half keeper Nicolas Galleno was forced into several big saves.
By the end of the half, however, SF Elite was getting the ball into the corners with numbers crashing into the Santa Clara box, which led to multiple golden chances, including a shot just over the post from wing Ellis Brenneman. The first half also saw an audacious outside of the foot chip shot by SFEA forward Aidan Hyde that just struck the wrong side of the left post.
While the half ended 0-0, early in the second SF Elite kept working the ball forward on a foundation of defensive pressure and decisive ball winning, especially from holding midfielder Reid Pollino. The break through finally came when midfielder Owen Flanagan, scored on a knuckling free kick that found the upper left net, untouched, from a strike of around 25 yards.
The goal spurred Santa Clara into action and soon the game opened up with quick counter attacks both directions. SF Elite was frustrated by what appeared a penalty only resulted in a free kick on the top of the box and a subsequent blocked try on goal. And then the increased pressure finally paid off for Santa Clara when SF Elite failed to build out of a corner clearance. A terrific one-on-one play deep in the box from a Santa Clara player led to a slotted goal from a tight angle, and the game was tied 1-1.
From there, both teams looked like possible winners. Santa Clara had several end-to-end chances but great center back play from SFEA's Thibault Jamey and Declan Pantankar (and supported by second-half keeper Alex Lopez) kept the score even. Then, with just a few minutes to play, William Murray, who had been moved into central striker from his normal left back position, broke onto a long pass to get in on goal. With a defender leaning into him from behind, William managed to punch the ball between the keepers legs and recover his balance in time to smash the ball into an empty net. A huge celebration erupted on the SF Elite sideline which led to a referee warning, and the last few minutes saw SF Elite defending a couple dangerous corners until the final whistle was blown.
SFEA defenders Declan Patankar and William Murray deal with Santa Clara pressure early in the match while keeper Nicolas Galleno looks on.
Owen Flanagan scores a free-kick early in the second half to put the Academy 2002 Boys up 1-0.
William Murray knocks the ball through the keepers legs before smashing the ball into an empty net to make it 2-1 SFEA with just minutes to play.
The entire SF Elite team defends in the box on a Santa Clara corner on nearly the last kick of the game.
Head coach Mauricio Diaz De Leon was delighted with the win, and he credited the moment meeting the team's growth at just the right time, saying, "It was the perfect day for soccer. Mother's Day, on an excellent pitch, with the chance to win something. This whole season we've talked about consistency and executing the simple things. Before the match started, I told them regardless of what happens, we're in this together. I couldn't be more proud of their response. The boys embraced the challenge and competed until the last minute. They played and fought together as one. It was great to see the smiles on their faces after the win. The team worked hard and earned every bit of the celebration. "
The 2-1 win pushed the SF Elite Academy 2002 Boys to a 5-1-1 league season and an unassailable position at the top of the NPL 1 table. And, remarkably, it marks the team's second league championship in a row as the SF Elite Academy 2002 Boys also won NPL 2 in the fall of 2016. The entire SF Elite Academy staff congratulates the team and Mauricio, and looks forward to more achievements ahead.
Academy players celebrate and head coach Mauricio Diaz De Leon gets a water bottle shower.
SF Elite Academy 2002 Boys — 2017 Spring NPL 1 Champions
all photos courtesy of John Murray, rights reserved
Academy 2001 Girls Qualify for Champions League
This summer they took #SurfCup by storm, coming home with the trophy. And, now, this fall it was the #NPL.
Congratulations to the Academy's 2001 Girls who will represent San Francisco in the new NorCal Premier Champions League at U16 this spring! "Everyone involved with this team is proud of all they've accomplished," said Jeff Wilson, head coach of the Academy's 2001 Girls (as well as Sacred Heart Varisty Boys and City College of San Francisco Women's Varisty), "representing San Francisco in the NPL Champions League is both an honor and the next step in these player's development toward becoming college-level soccer players."
The NPL Champions League will kick off on March 18th and conclude at the NPL Spring Showcase on April 30th. The division winner is the NorCal NPL Champion and will represent NorCal Premier Soccer at the 2017 NPL National Finals in Indiana.
http://norcalpremier.com/girls-champions-league-chase/
NPL Teams in Fall Showcase in Front of Hundreds of College Coaches
The Academy sent 3 boys teams--1999, 2000, and 2001; and 2 girls teams--2001 & 2002 to the NPL College Showcase this past weekend. All teams performed well with close to 120 college coaches in attendance. College Showcases like these are an important part of the Academy's commitment to preparing players for next-level soccer careers.
Despite perpetual downpours and constant gloomy weather, it would be hard to call the 2016 NorCal NPL College Showcase anything other than a success. Several of the divisions came down to the final minutes of action, providing an excellent atmosphere for the players, coaches and spectators alike.
College Coaches in Attendance...
Women's Coaches: Academy of Art, American River College, Cal, Cal Baptist, Cal Lutheran, Cal Poly SLO, Chico State, Colorado College, Columbia Basin College, CSU Bakersfield, CSU Stanislaus, Dominican, Fresno Pacific, Fresno State, Holy Names, Humboldt State, Long Beach State, Louisiana Tech, Menlo College, Nevada – Reno, Pacific, Sacramento State, Saint Mary's, San Francisco, San Francisco State, Sierra Nevada College, Sonoma State, Southern Oregon, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, University of Antelope Valley, UNLV, William Jessup, Yakima Valley College
Men's Coaches: Academy of Art, American River College, Assumption College, Cal, Canada College, Claremont McKenna, Chico State, College of Marin, Concordia – Portland, CSU East Bay, CSU Monterey Bay, CSU San Bernardino, CSU Stanislaus, Dominican, Eastern Oregon, Emerson College, Fresno Pacific, Holy Names, Humboldt State, Loyola Marymount, Montana State – Billings, Northwest Christian, Notre Dame de Namur, Pacific (CA), Pacific (OR), Peninsula College, Rogue Community College, Sacramento State, Saint Mary's, San Francisco, San Francisco State, San Jose State, Santa Clara, Skyline, Sonoma State, Southern Oregon, Swarthmore College, Tabor College, UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, William Jessup | 19 playing season:
2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 (USSDA), 2006 (USSDA), 2005 (NPL), 2004 (NPL), 2003 (NPL), 2002 (NPL), 2000/2001 (NPL)
2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 (PRE-NPPL), 2005 (NPL), 2004 (NPL), 2004, 2003 (NPL), 2003, 2002 (NPL), 2000/2001 (NPL)
"The San Francisco Elite Academy began as a promise," said Jim Millinder, SFEA's Director of Coaching for Girls and Women's Head Coach at the University of San Francisco. "We wanted to provide the city's most dedicated youth players a program that elevated the level of coaching, the level of competitive play, and the level of daily training. Our new younger age group teams are about doing the same. Along with our technical partner clubs, we'll be working to improve the foundational environment for youth players and help the next generation of great San Francisco soccer players get started."
While a few final details about the new youth program continue to be finalized, SFEA will again be leading the market in terms of quality coaching, focussed training facilities, and development-based curriculum. In addition, SFEA youth teams will be supported with additional and specialized training as well as unique playing opportunities throughout the year.
"Our coaching staff is more highly-licensed and experienced than any other local club," said Chris Flanagan, Director of Soccer Operations. "Together, we've conceived a youth program that better addresses the full-spectrum of developmental needs of the younger kids. We intend to be the club that sets a new standard for how younger soccer players are developed in San Francisco."
For now, SFEA youth teams will be limited in number so as to provide high value and close attention to each team, as well as to recognize that younger players often choose clubs for a variety of non-soccer related reasons. Through SFEA's Technical Partner program, youth players at other clubs will have a chance to benefit from parts of SFEA's youth program if their club chooses to participate.
SFEA President Joe Dugan summed it up this way: "The combined lessons of our U.S. Soccer Development Academy and other specialized programs, along with the tremendous success we've had with our NPL-level U14 through U19 teams, have led us to establishing a more thoughtful and improved performance environment for the city's youngest players. Since the founding of SFEA, three and a half years ago, we've been working tirelessly to create more opportunities for soccer players. Today's announcement is an exciting leap forward as we're now prepared to take the positive impact we're making on players and expand it to more ages."
Families and players interested in SFEA's U.S. Soccer Development Academy or our new Youth Program are encouraged visit our website at sfea.org for more information.
About SFEA
The San Francisco Elite is a youth soccer club for elite-level and aspiring youth soccer players in San Francisco. The organization provides next level training at a critical juncture in a player's development by offering highly licensed and experienced coaching, soccer-first facilities, and a proven development curriculum, backed by specialized coaching and programs. SFEA was the first team in San Francisco to have a U.S. Soccer Development Academy program and places more teams in US Club's National Premier League than any other San Francisco club. In addition, SFEA is committed to leaving no dedicated player behind and provides over $100,000 in financial aid and scholarship funding annually.
About U.S. Soccer Development Academy
Following a comprehensive review of elite player development in the United States and around the world, U.S. Soccer created the Development Academy in 2007 for male players in the U-15 to U-18 age groups. In 2013, the Academy expanded to include the U-13/14 age group, and in 2016, the Academy launched the U-12 age group, which has continued to improve development by setting standards and improving the everyday environment for elite players and clubs. Academy alumni have progressed to play at elite amateur and professional levels | 957 |
Collection of groundwater samples for long-term monitoring or to assess remedial progress at contaminated Department of Defense (DoD) sites is very costly in terms of manpower, time, and equipment requirements. Currently, the standard technique for groundwater collection is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) low-flow purging procedure using a variable-speed submersible pump with disposable discharge tubing. The low-flow procedure requires a monitoring well to be pumped at low-flow rates (500-1000 mL/min) while field parameters are monitored to stability. Unfortunately, stabilization can take a long period of time (0.75 to 1.5 hours) prior to the time that samples can be collected.
Polyethylene diffusion bag (PDB) samplers are an inexpensive alternative to the standard low-flow purging procedure; however, because of the hydrophobic nature of the membrane material, the PDB samplers have only been shown to be useful for the collection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) developed a diffusion membrane sampler which may be used to collect both inorganic and organic constituents when monitoring water quality and the progress of remediation at contaminated DoD sites. These dialysis samplers are relatively low in cost and are disposable after one use. Dialysis samplers have been used to sample wells for major cations, anions and chlorinated VOCs, but demonstration of these regenerated cellulose dialysis membrane (RCDM) diffusion samplers for additional inorganic and organic constituents was previously untested.
Under this project, the effectiveness of RCDM samplers was tested for two different sets of constituents. In the first phase of the project, organic and inorganic constituents were examined, while the second phase focused on perchlorate and ordnance compounds.
Determine if the dialysis sampler would collect statistically valid samples for the contaminants of interest relevant to the DoD for which there is no current information available.
Determine the optimum equilibration period for these contaminants to diffuse into a dialysis sampler.
Compare the sampling efficiency and cost of the dialysis sampler to quantitatively recover these contaminants from wells at field sites with samples collected using a PDB sampler (for VOCs only), and the standard low-flow purging technique (for all groundwater constituents).
Transfer the dialysis sampler technology to DoD and private end-users and gain regulatory acceptance.
Phase I results showed excellent agreement between concentrations of most VOCs collected with dialysis samplers and PDB samplers and between concentrations collected with RCDM samplers and low-flow purging. For all 24 VOCs detected in the field demonstration, statistical testing showed dialysis samplers recovered median concentrations that were not significantly different from median concentrations recovered by PDB samplers. For 21 of 24 VOCs detected in the field demonstration, identical statistical testing showed dialysis samplers recovered median concentrations that were not significantly different from median concentrations recovered by low-flow purging. Results of the analyses for most inorganic constituents also showed excellent agreement between concentrations collected with RCDM samplers and low-flow purging. For 28 of 30 inorganic constituents, statistical testing showed RCDM samplers recovered median concentrations of inorganic constituents that were not significantly different from median concentrations recovered by low-flow purging.
Phase II results for perchlorate showed excellent agreement between concentrations collected with RCDM samplers and low-flow purging. Statistical testing showed RCDM samplers recovered median concentrations that were not significantly different from median concentrations recovered by low-flow purging. Results of the analyses for 4 of 6 explosives compounds also showed excellent agreement between concentrations collected with RCDM samplers and low-flow purging. For 4 of 6 explosives compounds (RDX, HMX, 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene, and 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene), statistical testing showed RCDM samplers recovered median concentrations of explosives compounds that were not significantly different from median concentrations recovered by low-flow purging. For 2 of 6 explosives compounds (2-amino-4,6-dinitrotoluene and 4-amino-2,6-dinitrotoluene), statistical testing showed RCDM samplers recovered median concentrations of explosives compounds that were significantly higher than median concentrations recovered by low-flow purging. For these latter two compounds, it is recommended that RCDM samplers should only be used to qualitatively identify the presence/absence of these compounds in a well.
Water samples collected with RCDM samplers were found to cost significantly less than samples collected with a low-flow purging procedure. Specifically, field sampling time (and hence field labor costs) were reduced by<|fim_middle|>gradation were not significant when equilibration times in wells were one to two weeks. However, one issue with RCDM samplers made with regenerated cellulose dialysis membranes may be that they must be kept hydrated between the time they are constructed and deployed. Another potential implementation issue may be that RCDM samplers are not commercially produced, so in addition to the cost of executing the technique there would likely be a cost for acquiring the samplers that could make the RCDM sampling less cost effective than PDB sampling or low-flow purging. | a factor of more than six times when RCDM samplers were used compared to low-flow purging. Overall, the total sampling cost per sample was estimated to be three times less for a sample collected with an RCDM sampler than one collected by low-flow purging. Such reductions in sampling costs are particularly significant when multiplied over a typical 30-year long-term monitoring plan.
In addition to being able to collect samples more inexpensively for a wide variety of inorganic and organic constituents, as well as perchlorate and several explosives compounds in groundwater, RCDM samplers were found to have the additional advantages that they (1) were easily constructed and deployed, (2) eliminated the production of essentially all purge water when sampling a well, (3) eliminated the need for field filtration of groundwater samples, and (4) eliminated cross-contamination between wells because of their disposability.
Purported limitations of dialysis samplers due to water volume loss with time in high ionic strength waters and due to biode | 208 |
Per the MDHHS, masks must be worn in the office.
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Treatment of Common Chiropractic Conditions
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While it's often perceived that the chiropractor solely treats back and neck pain, this is a small piece of what the profession is capable of handling. Chiropractors not only treat soft and hard tissue problems such as sciatica and joint pain, but are largely called on to deal with many different health issues. Some of these issues include fibromyalgia, allergies, insomnia, and headaches among many more.
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Chiropractic is a way of looking at the human body as a whole. It's based on the idea that the body is self-sustaining and self-healing.
You know that your body is controlled by your brain, but the spinal cord and vast network of nerves that carry its messages are just as important. When this system is not functioning at its peak, your body's overall performance suffers.
In the chiropractic world, we don't use drugs to treat our patients. While supplementation and nutrition are almost always a part of the bigger picture, drugs and prescriptions can be viewed as bandaids to treat symptoms rather than treating the source of the problem. Chiropractic treats the problem naturally | 193 |
Fendi<|fim_middle|> the company's name in uppercase characters. | is a well-known Italian fashion house established in 1925 by Edoardo and Adele Fendi. A subsidiary of LVMH, the company specializes in luxury merchandise, and its "baguette" handbags are much coveted and appreciated. Fendi's current artistic director is Karl Lagerfeld.
One the biggest-selling Italian brands in the world, Fendi had an annual revenue of €800 million as of 2011.
DESIGN ELEMENTS, HISTORY AND EVOLUTION OF FENDI LOGO
Shape of Fendi Logo
The "double F" Fendi logo (also known as inverted "Zucca") is among the most recognizable logos in the fashion world today. It was created by Karl Lagerfeld, then a young Parisian designer, in 1965. The logo appears on a variety of Fendi products, including handbags, apparel, shoes, luggage and wallets.
Fendi is not only one of the most valuable fashion brands, but its logo is one of the most counterfeited in the world.
Colors of Fendi Logo
The use of black color in the Fendi logo symbolizes the dominance, supremacy and elegance of the brand, whereas the yellow color stands for happiness, joy and optimism.
Font of Fendi Logo
Using Helvetica font, the Fendi logo features | 274 |
The Fraunhofer Institutes offering key components for digital cinema have pooled their expertise in the<|fim_middle|> cooperation in the field of digital cinema are coordinated by the Fraunhofer IIS in Erlangen. | Fraunhofer Network for Digital Cinema.
The Digital Cinema Network offers innovative solutions for an all-digital cinema chain. The scope of activities ranges from camera and storage technology to innovative audio systems, post-production tools, projection and transmission techniques, and finally system solutions for digital archiving.
One important aspect is to integrate the systems into the existing film production workflow. Our customers in the sophisticated area of cinema technology benefit from this coordinated teamwork through new technologies, internationally recognized standardization know-how, and links with leading research and technology companies around the world. Customer inquiries and requests for | 114 |
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The Ultimate Hip-Hop Battle Continues As MTV Greenlights Season Six of "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew"
Season Six is scheduled to premiere April 2011 with casting underway in January.
[via press release from MTV]
SEASON SIX TO PREMIERE APRIL 2011 WITH CASTING TO BEGIN IN JANUARY
SANTA MONICA, CA (November 22, 2010) - Hip-hop dance fans nationwide will have reason to rejoice as MTV announced today the greenlight for the hit reality dance competition series from Warner Horizon Television "Randy Jackson Presents America's<|fim_middle|> and "Victor and Valentino" add to Cartoon Network Studios' fast-growing programming roster of authentic storytelling for kids around the world.
MTV and Sean "Diddy" Combs Announce the Epic Return of "Making the Band" in 2020
Earlier this week, Combs set off a social media firestorm by suggesting the idea of the show's return and the demand was too loud to resist.
"Live Rescue" Moves to Thursday Nights on A&E
"Live Rescue" follows first responders from across the country as they bravely put their lives on the line responding to emergency rescue calls.
Thomas Lennon to Create, Write, Executive Produce and Star in Workplace Comedy Series "Winos" for Quibi
After failing spectacularly in Silicon Valley, a misguided entrepreneur moves one valley over into wine country and tries to turn a run-down vineyard into a success.
ABC Embraces the Holiday Spirit with "Same Time, Next Christmas," From Freeform Studios, Starring Lea Michele
Michele will play the lead role of Olivia Henderson, a young woman who met her childhood sweetheart during her family's annual Christmas visit to Hawaii.
TLC's Hit Series "Unexpected" Returns for a Third Season on August 4 at 10PM ET/PT
The eye-opening show takes a raw look at several teenage couples' journeys through parenthood, and the responsibilities that fall upon each family as they struggle to raise multiple generations, oftentimes under the same roof.
Written, Produced, Starring and Directed by Alton Brown, Long-Anticipated New Season of Landmark Series "Good Eats" Joins Food Network Primetime Lineup
Look for back-to-back episodes on Sunday, August 25 beginning at 10:00/9:00c.
Following the Success of "Versailles" and "Riviera," Ovation Returns to France with "Maigret"
Rowan Atkinson stars as world-renowned fictional French detective Jules Maigret, who has been featured in 75 books written by Georges Simenon.
The AIMS Team Is Back with a Brand-New Season of "Mountain Monsters" on Travel Channel
The cult-classic series moves to its new home on Travel Channel with a special two-hour premiere on Wednesday, August 21.
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Is Tops in Both Viewers, Demos
The network's unscripted lineup leads the night in both categories.
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Announces Live Democratic Presidential Primary Debate Coverage
The series will air live, back-to-back nights on Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31 at 11:00 p.m. ET on Comedy Central and react in real time to both debates across its social media accounts. | Best Dance Crew." Season Six is scheduled to premiere April 2011 with casting underway in January. The network is searching the country to find the next group of aspiring street dance crews to showcase their edgy and innovative moves for a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to become America's best dance crew. Auditions will be held in cities nationwide and fans can visit DanceCrew.MTV.com or call 877-919-crew (2739) for additional information.
Season Five of "America's Best Dance Crew" ranked #1 in its time period versus all television competition among P18-24 and #1 versus all cable competition among P12-34.
"America's Best Dance Crew" is hosted by Mario Lopez and shot on location in Los Angeles as dance crews perform their hottest moves for dance supremacy and a $100,000 cash prize. Every performance-themed episode gives insight into the crews' emotion, spirit and inspiration as they step up to the challenge and show-off their ground-breaking choreography and skills. Viewers from around the country choose their favorite crews via text messaging, phone and online voting. The two crews with the least number of votes will be up for elimination with judges making the final call on which crew will be sent home. One crew will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing the nation's best dance crew.
"Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew" is executive produced by "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson, Joel Gallen (Tenth Planet Productions), Hip Hop International's Howard Schwartz and Karen Schwartz (the creators of the USA & World Hip Hop Dance Championships), Rob Lee (Bayonne Entertainment), Harriet Sternberg and Abe Hoch (both of Dream Merchant 21 Entertainment). Craig Erwich, Brooke Karzen and Drew Tappon are the executives overseeing the project for Warner Horizon Television ("The Bachelor," "The Bachelorette"). Lauren Dolgen and Kristina Edwards are the executives overseeing the project for MTV.
Show devotees can log onto DanceCrew.MTV.com to catch up on the most recent seasons by viewing full episodes and can checkout cast bios, photo flipbooks and visit the Remote Control blog for show-related information.
About MTV:
MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its Emmy(R), Grammy(R) and Peabody(R) award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. MTV's sibling networks MTV2 and mtvU each deliver unparalleled customized content for young males, music fans and college students, and its online hub MTV.com is the leading destination for music, news and pop culture. MTV is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
About Warner Horizon Television
Warner Horizon Television (WHTV) is one of the entertainment industry's fastest-growing television companies, specializing in the creation of scripted series for the cable marketplace, and primetime reality series for both network and cable. Founded in 2006, this second production entity allows the Warner Bros. Television Group to expand its programming offerings and explore creative options made possible under a new business model. WHTV is currently producing more than a dozen projects. Its unscripted shows include "The Bachelor," "The Bachelorette" and "Bachelor Pad" for ABC, "School Pride" for NBC and "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew" for MTV, among others. Scripted programs from WHTV include "Rizzoli & Isles" and "Memphis Beat" for TNT, "Glory Daze" for TBS, "Pretty Little Liars" for ABC Family and "Unnatural History" for Cartoon Network, among others.
· AMERICA'S BEST DANCE CREW (MTV)
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AMC Premiere Crosses the "Rubicon"
All 13 episodes of the critically acclaimed 2010 AMC suspense drama "Rubicon" are now available, commercial-free, to AMC Premiere subscribers.
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to Air Live Following Both Nights of the Second Democratic Debate, Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31
The most recent live broadcasts aired following the first Democratic candidate debate last month on June 26 and June 27.
Video: Showtime(R) Debuts Trailer and Official Poster for "On Becoming a God in Central Florida"
Starring Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Kirsten Dunst, the 10-episode series is a story about the cult of free enterprise and one woman's relentless pursuit of the American Dream.
Hallmark Movies Now's First Original Series "When Hope Calls" Premieres Friday, August 30th, 2019
The "When Calls the Heart" spin-off will stream new episodes every Friday through October 25.
Cartoon Network Studios Continues to Expand Global Content Pipeline
Additional season pickups of its originals "Craig of the Creek" | 1,095 |
The Brattle shows the best in classic, cutting-edge, foreign, and art-house films. We also show first-run films and new releases of classic films, but our specialty is a repertory programming format consisting of films from a particular director, genre, or subject shown over the course of a week, or on the<|fim_middle|> 2001. Learn more about the Brattle Film Foundation's non-profit and fundraising activities here.
Looking for more information about the Brattle Theatre? Try some of the pages below: | same weekday throughout the month. Visit our Series Archive to learn more about past repertory programs.
Movies have been shown at the Brattle Theatre since 1953, when Bryant Haliday and Cyrus Harvey Jr. started things off with a screening of the German film, Der Hauptmann von Köpenick (The Captain from Köpenick). Haliday and Harvey later founded Janus Films for the purpose of distributing foreign films nationwide.
The non-profit Brattle Film Foundation has operated the Brattle Theatre since | 103 |
Carrie Underwood Posts Adorable Photos As Her Son Jacob Turns 1
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Carrie Underwood doesn't like to advertise her kids on social media. Underwood has two boys, Isaiah and Jacob, with her husband, former NHL player Mike Fisher. Though she has the cutest family, she isn't big on showing her kids' faces on Instagram. But she recently posted some adorable photos of Jacob in honor of his first birthday.
Underwood had difficulty getting pregnant after Isaiah
Underwood and Fisher were married in 2010, but they waited a while before starting a family. When the two wed, they both had very demanding careers. Underwood is a massively famous country singer, and Fisher was in the thick of his career as a professional hockey player. More than four years after they wed, the two welcomed their first child, Isaiah Michael Fisher.
After Isaiah's birth, Underwood and Fisher wanted another baby, but it proved to be very difficult. Underwood went through three miscarriages before giving birth to her younger son, Jacob, and each miscarriage left her feeling defeated.
And the most memorable moment of all in 2019…becoming a family of four was the best way to start off the new year as we welcomed our precious Jacob! 💙 #MemorableMoments
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She and Fisher consider Jacob their 'miracle baby'
Jacob Bryan Fisher was born on January 21, 2019, almost four years after the two welcomed their first son. When they started trying for another baby, it looked like they wouldn't be able to get pregnant, so welcoming Jacob meant a lot to the couple. Underwood and Fisher have called Jacob their "miracle baby" — it took a total of four pregnancies for them to finally welcome a second child. Underwood has since taken her two boys on tour with her, and she somehow balances being a rock star on stage and being a rock star mom.
Underwood recently posted adorable photos of Jacob eating his birthday cake
Underwood took to Instagram to wish her younger son a happy birthday, and she posted some adorable photos while she was at it. Though Underwood still avoided showing Jacob's face entirely, she did show how he dove right into his birthday cake.
Carrie Underwood Is Crushing Twitter
"How are you already 1 year old? You are smiley, crazy, smart, soooo fast and into everything!" part of the caption read. Underwood also suggested that Jacob was the rowdier of her two boys, saying he would "keep us all on our toes for years to come." Jacob's entire upper body was in the cake, so it's safe to say that his first birthday outfit probably can't be worn again — but it was totally worth it for the hilarious photos.
It's unclear if the Underwood and Fisher will have more kids
Underwood and Fisher haven't specified as to whether they want more kids. Fisher has already retired from hockey, which gives him the opportunity to be a full-time dad<|fim_middle|>Carrie Underwood Posts Adorable Photos As Her Son Jacob Turns 1"
Chrustine Timmons says:
Happy first Birthday my second oldest has the same Birthday but she turned 35. Im a grandmother of 8 and my youngest will be 1 may 21st. There 1st Biirthday is very Special. Hope he had a fun day. God bless himand yoyr family.
Bobbie Hotze says:
So adorable, thank you for sharing your life with us. | while Underwood continues to hold concerts and release albums. However, the two did go through challenges in welcoming their second child, so they might decide to stop after two. But with two boys, it wouldn't surprise us if Underwood wanted to try once more to see if they could have a girl. The couple keeps their life together very private, so time will tell if they welcome any more children.
Happy birthday, Jacob! How are you already 1 year old? You are smiley, crazy, smart, soooo fast and into everything! And, apparently, you love cake! I can't wait to see your personality continue to shine! I have a good feeling you're going to keep us all on our toes for years to come! I thank God for you each and every day. You are truly our miracle baby!!! Mommy loves you! Swipe to see how cute the cake was before Jake got ahold of it! 😂
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Statement of Accreditation Status
UPR – Ponce
CEO: Dr. Tessie Cruz-Rivera, Chancellor
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Jennifer Alicea
Commission Staff Liaison: Dr. Sean McKitrick, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields » Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
Control: Public
Former Name(s): UPR Ponce (Technological) University College (1/1/2000), UPR Ponce Regional<|fim_middle|> (5) the institution has been impacted by other circumstances outside of the institution's control. To note the institution remains accredited while on show cause. To require a show cause report due September 1, 2019, documenting evidence of the submission of timely and accurate financial audits (Standard VI and Requirement of Affiliation 11). The show cause report must also include evidence of: (1) how the institution has improved its annual closing processes and implemented effective monitoring controls over financial information, (2) the development of multi-year financial plans that produce balanced budgets, including appropriate revenue assumptions; (3) management of financial reporting that provides for the timely completion of annual audits, and (4) the planning and implementation of restructuring for sustainability (Standard VI and Related Entities Policy). To direct an on-site show cause visit following submission of the report. The purpose of the on-site show cause visit is to verify the information provided in the show cause report and the institution's ongoing and sustainable compliance with the Commission's standards, requirements, policies and procedures, and federal compliance requirements. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss the Commission's expectations. To note that the institution will be invited to appear before the Commission when it meets to consider the institution's show cause report. To require a supplemental information report due May 1, 2019, documenting evidence of (1) the single audit and audited financial statements for fiscal year 2018, and (2) submission of the 2018 single audit and audited financial statements to the Commission, United States Department of Education, and other parties as required by regulation and/or law (Standard VI and Requirement of Affiliation 11). To remind the institution and the related entity of its obligation to provide timely and accurate financial audits. The date of the next evaluation will be determined upon reaffirmation of accreditation.
To acknowledge receipt of the teach-out plan. To require that the institution complete and submit for approval, due September 1, 2019, an updated comprehensive, implementable teach-out plan (Requirement of Affiliation 6: Teach-Out Plans and Agreements Policy and Procedures). In accordance with Commission policy and federal regulations, the teach-out plan must provide for the equitable treatment of students to complete their education, if the Commission were to withdraw accreditation, and include any signed, teach-out agreements that the institution has entered into or intends to enter into with another institution.
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. To note that the report did not provide the requested evidence and was not conducive to Commission review. To require the institution to show cause, by January 25, 2019, to demonstrate why its accreditation should not be withdrawn because of insufficient evidence that the institution is in compliance with Standard VI (Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement), Requirements of Affiliation 11 and 14, and the Related Entities Policy. To note that the institution remains accredited while on show cause. To note further that federal regulations limit the period during which an institution may be in non-compliance to two years. To require a show cause report, due January 25, 2019, documenting evidence that the institution has achieved and can sustain ongoing compliance with the Commission's standards, requirements, policies and procedures, and federal compliance requirements. The show cause report must include evidence of (1) documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development adequate to support its educational purposes and programs and to ensure financial stability (Standard VI and Requirement of Affiliation 11); (2) updated information on the impact of the Fiscal Oversight Management Board's plan and proposed restructuring on the institution's status and finances (Standard VI); (3) an annual independent audit confirming financial viability with evidence of follow-up on any concerns cited in the audit's accompanying management letter (Standard VI); (4) a record of responsible fiscal management, has a prepared budget for the current year, and undergoes an external financial audit on an annual basis (Standard VI and Requirement of Affiliation 11); and (5) certification by the related entity that it recognizes the Commission's compliance requirements and will ensure that responsibilities of the related entity are fulfilled, including making freely available to the Commission accurate, fair, and complete information through disclosure of information required by the Commission to carry out its accrediting responsibilities (Related Entities Policy; Requirement of Affiliation 14). To require that the institution complete and submit for approval, by January 25, 2019, a comprehensive, implementable teach-out plan (Teach-Out Plans and Agreements Policy and Procedures). In accordance with Commission policy and federal regulations, the teach-out plan must provide for the equitable treatment of students to complete their education, if the Commission were to withdraw accreditation, and include any signed, teach-out agreements that the institution has entered into or intends to enter into with another institution. To direct an on-site show cause visit following submission of the report. The purpose of the on-site show cause visit is to verify the information provided in the show cause report and the institution's ongoing and sustainable compliance with the Commission's standards, requirements, policies and procedures, and federal compliance requirements. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss the Commission's expectations. To note that the institution will be invited to appear before the Commission when it meets to consider the institution's show cause report. The date of the next evaluation will be determined upon reaffirmation of accreditation.
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. To note the visit by the Commission representatives. To postpone a decision on accreditation pending receipt of annual audited financial statement and single audit. To remind the institution of the Commission's June 21, 2018 action continuing the institution's probation because of insufficient evidence that the institution is in compliance with Standard VI (Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement) and Requirement of Affiliation 11. To note that the institution remains accredited while on probation. To remind the institution that federal regulations limit the period during which an institution may be in non-compliance to two years. To request a supplemental information report due January 2, 2019, providing the audited financial statement and single audit for June 30th, 2017. The date of the next evaluation will be determined upon reaffirmation of accreditation.
To accept the supplemental information report of March 2018, the monitoring report of September 2017. To note the visit from the Commission representatives. To note that the institution is now in compliance with Requirement of Affiliation 2, formerly Requirement of Affiliation 3. To postpone a decision on reaffirmation and remind the institution that it remains on probation because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Standard VI (Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement)and Requirement of Affiliation 11. To note that the institution remains accredited while on probation. To remind the institution that federal regulations limit the period during which an institution may be in non-compliance to two years. To request a supplemental information report due September 1, 2018 documenting evidence that the institutions has achieved and can sustain ongoing compliance with Standard VI and Requirement of Affiliation 11, including but not limited to (1) evidence that the institution has documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development adequate to support its educational purposes and programs and to ensure financial stability; (2) updated information on the impact of the Fiscal Oversight Management Board's plan and proposed restructuring on the institution's status and finances (Standard VI); and (3) evidence that the institution demonstrates a record of responsible fiscal management, has a prepared budget for the current year, and undergoes an external financial audit on an annual basis (Standard VI and Requirement of Affiliation 11). A small team visit will follow submission of the report. Upon reaffirmation of accreditation, the date of the next evaluation visit is 2024-2025.
To accept the supplemental information report. To postpone a decision on reaffirmation. To remind the institution of the Commission's May 18, 2017 action placing the institution on probation because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Requirements of Affiliation 3 and 8 and Standard 3. To note that the institution remains accredited while on probation. To request a supplemental information report, due March 15, 2018, regarding the status of the institution. In lieu of the April 2018 progress report, to request that the supplemental information report also address the topics of the progress report: (1) document the development and implementation of a financial planning and budgeting process aligned with the institution's mission and goals, and (2) a plan that provides for an annual budget and multi-year budget projections (formerly Standard 3, now Standard VI). A small team visit will follow submission of the report. To note that the monitoring report submitted in September 2017 will be acted upon at the June Commission meeting. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025.
To request a supplemental information report due, December 1, 2017, regarding the status of the institution. To note the visit by the Commission's representatives and to note that the monitoring report has been received and will be acted on at the March Commission meeting.
To accept the Supplemental Information Report. To place the institution on probation because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Requirements of Affiliation 3 (institution is operational, with students actively pursuing its degree programs) and 8 (documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development adequate to support its educational purposes and programs and to assure financial stability), and with Standard 3 (Institutional Resources). To note that the institution remains accredited while on probation. To request a monitoring report, due September 1, 2017, documenting evidence that the institution has achieved and can sustain compliance with Requirements of Affiliation 3 and 8 and Standard 3, including but not limited to (1) the institution is operational, with students actively pursuing its degree programs (Requirement of Affiliation 3) and (2) the institution has documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development adequate to support its educational purposes and programs and to assure financial stability (Requirement of Affiliation 8 and Standard 3). A small team visit will follow submission of the report. To direct a prompt liaison guidance consultation to discuss the Commission's expectations. To remind the institution of its obligation to inform the Commission about any and all significant developments relevant to this action, including developments relevant to Title IV program responsibilities. To remind the institution of the Commission's request of November 17, 2016 for a progress report due April 1, 2018. Upon reaffirmation of accreditation, the next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025.
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due May 5, 2017, addressing concerns regarding recent developments at the institution which may have implications for current and future compliance with Requirements of Affiliation, Standards, or Commission Policies.
To reaffirm accreditation and to commend the institution for the quality of the self study report. To request a progress report, due April 1, 2018, documenting further development and implementation of a financial planning and budgeting process aligned with the institution's mission and goals, and a plan that provides for an annual budget and multi-year budget projections (Standard 3). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025.
To accept the monitoring report. To remind the institution of its obligation to ensure timely production of audited financial statements. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2015-2016.
To accept the supplemental information report. To request a monitoring report, due April 1, 2014, documenting evidence of an independent audit for FY2013, with evidence of follow-up on any concerns cited in the audit's accompanying management letter for both FY2012 and FY2013 (Standard 3). To remind the institution of its obligation to ensure timely production of audited financial statements. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2015-2016.
To note that an extension has been granted for the submission of a supplemental information report that addresses the impact on institutional leadership of the recent changes in governance and administration, and actions planned or taken by the University to ensure ongoing compliance with Standards 4, 5 and 6. The supplemental information report is now due August 1, 2013. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2015-2016.
To request, in accordance with the Commission's policy on Public Communication in the Accrediting Process, a supplemental information report, due July 10, 2013, that addresses the impact on institutional leadership of the recent changes in governance and administration, and actions planned or taken by the University to ensure ongoing compliance with Standards 4, 5 and 6. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2015-2016.
To accept the monitoring report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2015-2016.
To accept the monitoring report, to note that a small team visit took place, to remove probation, and reaffirm accreditation. To request a monitoring report due by March 1, 2012 documenting further progress in (1) strengthening institutional resources and developing alternative forms of income, including institutional pro-forma budgets that demonstrate the institution's ability to generate a balanced budget for fiscal years 2012 through 2014, including the personnel, compensation, and other assumptions on which these budgets are based (Standard 3); (2) steps taken to ensure timely production of audited financial statements for FY 2011 and subsequent years (Standard 3); and (3) further steps taken to improve communication and shared governance, especially in documenting how campus input is solicited and considered in decision making at the System level; (4) evidence of further implementation of the UPR Action Plan, including evidence that the action plan is being assessed and data is used for improvements; (5) evidence that steps have been taken to assure continuity and stability of institutional leadership, particularly in times of governmental transitions; (6) evidence that communication between the Central Administration and the institution, is clear, timely, accurate, and made available to all constituents; and (7) evidence of further progress in implementing a procedure for the periodic objective assessment of the Board of Trustees (Standard 4). The next evaluation visit is now scheduled for 2015-2016.
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution's accreditation:
Associate's Degree or Equivalent
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
The following are links to sites that are not maintained by the MSCHE. These are provided as additional external resources about each institution that the MSCHE accredits.
College Navigator Website
College Scorecard Website
Student Achievement Website | College (1/1/1983)
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted: 1970
Last Reaffirmation: 2019
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2024-2025
Next Mid-Point Peer Review: 2021
Box 7186 Santiago De Los Caballeros Avenue
Ponce, PR 00732
www.uprp.edu/
Accreditation Actions
Alternative Delivery Methods
Credential Levels
Accreditation Actions Alternative Delivery Methods Credential Levels Locations External Resources
The following represents the MSCHE accreditation actions taken in the last ten (10) years.
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due May 3, 2021, addressing the recent action by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) which may have implications for current and future compliance with Requirement of Affiliation 6; Standard III (Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience); Standard IV (Support of the Student Experience); and Standard V (Educational Effectiveness Assessment). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025.
To acknowledge receipt of the monitoring report. To delay the On-Site Follow-up visit scheduled for Spring 2020 due to extraordinary circumstances related to coronavirus (COVID-19) interruptions and to continue accreditation. To note the institution remains accredited during a delay granted by the Commission. The Follow-Up visit will be scheduled in accordance with Commission policy and procedures.
To acknowledge receipt of formal written notice from the institution in response to the Commission's request of March 9, 2020. To temporarily waive Substantive Change Policy and Procedures and allow the use of distance education to accommodate students impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) interruptions, in accordance with United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 5, 2020. Continued use of distance education beyond the limitations of USDE guidelines will require substantive change approval in accordance with Substantive Change Policy and Procedures. This flexibility is not available for clock-hour courses that lead to licensure if the licensing body will not accept distance learning courses or hours or give credit for them toward the number of hours a student must complete. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025.
To note that the Commission acted on June 27, 2019 and the Show Cause Report that was due September 1, 2019 is no longer required.
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We've always been into rap music, and lately the belgian rap scene has exploded with young talents that are paving the way for<|fim_middle|> over and you got the fanzine "rapjeu" out, will you continue photographing rap or do you want to do something else?
It's a project that continues sort of undefined, I'll keep following them and in the end that's what's really interesting, to see the evolution from where we started, from really small stages and now to see where they are, that they've come so far, filling up huge places. And also making music videos is really interesting. I'm currently making two videos for Romeo, I keep making mostly still images but video is a different system. I plan to maybe do an exhibition in France with the photos from the two last years with them. We have a lot of material so we're also planning to do a documentary.
Prince Waly wearing a unique custom Cazal 738's only available on rendez-vous.
be the first to know about new frames, cool deals, free beers or events near you. | an amazing scene in Brussels. A bunch of independent minds who put their energy in doing what they love. We asked a few questions from the Straussphère's co-founder, Martin Gallone, who's been there since this landslide's beginning, front row, or literally on stage, to immortalise the rise of a new Brussels' hiphop scene.
Tell me a little bit about what drew you towards photography?
I started taking photos when I still lived in Marseille, I was studying accounting and finance, which was boring, I didn't like it, so when I got a camera I started taking photos. Once I did an accounting internship in a circus, but I ended up just taking photos during the internship, and after that I stayed there as a photographer, it was a pure concidence. That's when I realised photography was what I wanted to do, and I came to Brussels.
Is photographing the music scene something you always wanted to do or was it something else that got you there?
No, it was never really a goal of mine, it was a lot of small factors that added up. I started doing it in 2016, when we started to put together Straussphere with Nicolas Catalano, a collective that documents Belgian rap. We started following Romeo Elvis and Le Motel on their tour, and since then they have been a big part of my work.
What is it that you like about photographing live performance and behind-the-scenes ?
I really like to show the things that you don't usually see of the artist. Because in the rap scene, or in the art and music scene in general, at one point there's a degree of fame that's involved, so there's always an image the artists want to show to the outside, especially in rap, where they're always representing a certain image, so it's interesting to show the other side of things. And being in concerts, even though it's not us (photographers) that are actually on stage, or we are little bit because we're taking pictures, but we still feel the same thrill, the excitement that's present. When the 45 minutes or so are over, it's always so intense. It's a great feeling. And it's true that whenever I don't get that for a while, I miss that feeling. It's incredible.
Now that their tour is | 481 |
Q: Proverb to explain the given situation I am giving a competitive exam. During my exams my brother got ill, so all my family members went to the hospital in order to examine my brother. Home alone, I learn that they will not return for two days, then I got ill with a serious allergy so that I can't even write my exams.
Is there any proverb to explain above situation?
Editing to above context is<|fim_middle|>*We had our car stolen last week. It's one thing after another at the moment.
(TFD)
A: Misfortunes never come singly.
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/misfortunes_never_come_singly
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A: When it rains it pours:
many difficult things always happen at the same time
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Also delivered as, It never rains but it pours:
Good (or bad) things do not just happen a few at a time, but in large
numbers all at once.
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A: It's (just) one thing after another!
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*something that you say when bad things keep happening to you.
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Fields scores twice, lifts FSU into College Cup final
Jamia Fields scored twice to lift FSU past Virginia Tech and into the College Cup final. (Photo Copyright Steve Bruno for The Equalizer)
CARY, N.C. — Jamia Fields scored twice in the second half of Friday's Women's College Cup semifinal to lift Florida State to a 3-2 victory over ACC rival Virginia Tech and into Sunday's national championship game.
The Seminoles will play UCLA in the final on Sunday after the Bruins beat No. 1-overall seed Virginia in a penalty kick shootout in the second semifinal.
"It was one heck of a battle and sometimes in this game you have to have a little bit of luck," Florida State coach Mark Krikorian said. "One of the words that has defined our season and our team has been perseverance, and we showed that again today."
Fields scored the game-winner in the 84th minute on a cross that carried long and turned into a shot, bouncing off the far post, off Virginia Tech goalkeeper Dayle Colpitts and into the net for what was more accurately an own goal. It was the cruelest of ways to go out for VT, and it was FSU's 17th goal of the season scored in the 80th minute or later. Fields says she's "always going for goal," when asked if it was a cross or a shot.
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Dagny Brynjarsdottir (left) celebrates after FSU's second goal. (Photo Copyright Steve Bruno for The Equalizer)
Virginia Tech took a surprising lead in the 32nd minute when Ashley Manning out-muscled All-American FSU defender Kassey Kallman and slotted the ball into the back of the net.
Florida State, however, equalized just minutes before halftime. Kristin Grubka's diving header in the 42nd minute tipped the momentum in favor of the Seminoles heading into the break.
And that momentum carried into the second half.
A momentary mental lapse cost Virginia Tech when Megan Campbell utilized her long throw to toss the ball in from midfield nearly to the edge of the 18-yard box, where Dagny Brynjarsdottir collected it after a run behind the Hokies' defense. The Icelandic player crossed the ball low to Fields for the lead in the 57th minute before scoring the winner just over six minute from time.
Brynjarsdottir missed from six yards out in the 72nd minute, failing to ice the game for FSU. It looked like that miss would prove costly, when Ashley Meier equalized in the 79th minute off a ball from Manning.
"I think it was a little bit more wide-open than the other games have been," Krikorian said. "Certainly Chugger (Adair, VT coach) and his staff did a great job preparing for us and trying to put balls into the box and get on the end of them."
That is exactly what they tried, Adair said.
"We wanted to make it a good match; we wanted to get after them in a number of ways," he said. "We didn't just sit in. We didn't want to just sit in in our half and defend and look to counter. That's not us."
All-American forward Jazmine Reeves came agonizingly close twice for Virginia Tech, hitting the post in the 66th minute and smacking the crossbar with 66 seconds to play.
<|fim_middle|> Virginia on PKs, sets up College Cup final with Florida State | "Can't get much closer than that, I guess," Reeves said. "I had a couple half-chances and I tried to put them away and unfortunately it didn't fall for us today."
Virginia Tech still has never defeated Florida State.
Reporting from Steve Bruno on site at the Women's College Cup in Cary, N.C.
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Phuket is one of the paradise places we were lucky to visit. The week we spent there was filled with food discoveries, beach time and we loved the quiet Rawai area where we were staying. Although we did spend most of the time exploring the South of the island, we decided to take a day to drive up North a bit to visit Old Phuket town. You don't need a lot of time to see the heart of the little town but the streets are all so cute that I was not disappointed.
When we were trying to come up with an itinerary for Thailand, we quickly decided we would spend most of our month there on some of the famous Thai islands. Phuket had always appeared to me as a dream destination and that<|fim_middle|> get to our hotel with our big backpacks on. | 's where he headed after a few days in gloomy Bangkok and lovely Chiang Mai.
Koh Phi Phi is composed of several islands among which Koh Phi Phi Leh, a small uninhabited islet, home to Leonardo DiCaprio's famous Beach. Touring Koh Phi Phi Leh has become a major attraction since the film was released in 2000. This island features paradise beaches, clear waters and a dreamy lagoon. Its beauty is simply breathtaking.
After a bit of a rough start in Thailand during our few days in Bangkok, we set off for Chiang Mai. The city being mainly known for its temples (after 5 months in Asia, Simon was getting a bit tired of temples), we almost skipped it entirely. Everyone we spoke to about it kept praising it so we decided to go and we were not disappointed.
Bangkok was our first stop in Thailand. Not being fans of big cities, we would both have been ok to skip it but we thought we would give it a chance and stay there for a few days. Well, we could have skipped it. It turned out I didn't like it at all. The city is not really pretty in itself, it's big, busy and between the buses that you can wait for hours (I speak from experience here…), the BTS that gets as crowded as the Paris metro at rush hours and the overcharging taxis, it's not that easy to get around. It also didn't help that it rained all day long when we arrived and were trying to | 311 |
Criterion of the Month
Ref<|fim_middle|>, in addition, that transparency becomes significant during some of the years considered. Interestingly, in the 2013 test, the only year in which bribery and corruption is not significant, the latter is replaced by the government policies' adaptability to changes in the economy, the limited impact of the bureaucratic structure on business activities, and by increasing the transparency of government policy-making processes.
These results support some of our initial propositions. In this regard, it is important to highlight the significance of the quality of the legal and regulatory system, the upholding of the Rule of Law and the credit rating indicator which are all conducive towards an institutional framework that is stable and predictable, not to mention effective in achieving its objectives.
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Business efficiency and productivity (part II)
By José Caballero
In this Criterion of the Month, we continue to explore the relationship between business efficiency and productivity, and the institutional framework. Evidence presented in our February 2017 Criterion showed that institutions consistently played a significant role in the efficiency and productivity of the private sector. At the time, we suggested that a competitiveness strategy focus on institutional stability and predictability was a fundamental driver of efficiency and productivity. Using the same stepwise regression tests we employed then, we now attempt to evaluate the role of the different components of the institutional framework.
The first set of tests thus take the efficiency of business factor as the outcome and the components of the institutional framework as the input.
In the first step of the test, we assess the role of those components by year from 2012 to 2016. We find that the country credit rating and the limited impact of bureaucracy on business activities are consistently significant. The next step of test (lagging inputs by a year), supports the importance of the credit rating indicator for business efficiency, while the bureaucratic impact loses some significance. In the second set of tests (see Table 2) we replace business efficiency with business productivity as the output variable.
In this context, the importance of credit rating drops significantly and simultaneously that of the rule of law increases throughout the period of study. Lagging the input indicators by a year leads to similar results. Rule of law is the only input variable that is consistently significant for productivity.
The lack of significance among the other components of institutional framework can be explained by considering that the country credit rating and the rule of law can absorb the significance of those components. This is because the efficiency of the government policy implementation and transparency, for example, could be encompassed by the credit rating and rule of law measures. We thus run an additional set of tests after dropping both indicators, credit rating and rule of law.
In the case of business efficiency (see Table 3), the results highlight that the quality of the legal and regulatory system, and the limiting of bribery and corruption are its main drivers in both, the by-year and lagged tests.
It is interesting to note that the transparency and the effectiveness of decisions indicators have no significance in both tests, although the government policies' adaptability to changes in the economy is found to have been a driver of business efficiency in 2012 and 2013. For business productivity, the bribery and corruption indicator is of fundamental consequence (see Table 4).
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Karauli witnesses two religious fairs and one Animals Fair, which are more of localized nature and much different in nature.
The religious fairs take place during March-April and Sept-Oct located at the temple of Kaila Devi Ji, which is around 20 kilo meters from the Bhanwar Vilas Palace and is located on the banks of Kalisil River in the Trikut hills, at a distance of 2 km from Kaila village. The Kaila village location is nearly 24 kilometers from Karauli City.
The fair is celebrated with the participation of Yadavas, Khinchis along with the princess of Karauli for paying their homage to Kaila Devi Goddess considered protector of human race. The best attraction of the fair is performance of the rituals by successors Goli Bhagat coming from Agra with large number of followers.
Karauli is a devotional city of Rajasthan in India surrounded by ancient temples. Devotees from far and wide throng here to celebrate the religious festivals. It is situated around 160 km away from Jaipur, being state capital of Rajasthan. Karauli city location is 64 km away from Mahuwa, which is in at the middle point of Jaipur-Agra Highway.
It is believed that Karauli Old City palace, in Rajasthan, was built nearly 600 years before in the midst of 14th century, by the Royal Family. It has rich history of heroism and sacrifice woven with its name. Thereafter during 1635 the Fort and a Splendid City Palace came into existence. The Karauli City Palace became the official Residence of the Royal Family till 1938.
It was at this time that extremely modern Bhanwar Vilas Palace constructed under the rule of Maharaja Ganesh pal Deo Bhadur. The city of Karaul<|fim_middle|>auli city is through six gates and there are 11 posterns within the walled structure. The most recently built City Palace has the 18th century construction and the pride of the past is Ornamental Stucco work along with frescoes. | i is surrounded by Red Stone fortification wall, having bastions for full security. The entrance to the Kar | 22 |
Swansea University shifts from solar to sanitiser – producing 5000 litres a week for the NHS
A solar tech lab at Swansea University has temporarily switched to producing 5000 litres of hand sanitiser a week, to help the NHS fight the Coronavirus outbreak. The sanitiser, which meets the standard set by the World Health Organization, is already in use in the Welsh NHS.
The team is made up of over 30 volunteers from three different Swansea University Colleges and Schools whose mission is to support Wales' NHS heroes whilst they fight the global pandemic on the front line.
Manufacturing is being led by SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre, who specialise in solar research and in developing buildings that generate, store and release their own solar energy.
Find out more | Visit the hand sanitiser page
Dr Iain Robertson, Reader at Swansea University said:
"This project has united the entire University. From approval, we were able to deliver WHO recommended hand sanitiser to where it was needed within 7 days. We have been able to utilise the chemical processing expertise of the SPECIFIC team at Swansea University. We are now able to produce 5000 litres a week for delivery to local health boards and care homes. Swansea University is delighted to support NHS workers and carers."
The team is working closely with local manufacturers to procure the vast quantities of ingredients needed. One of the largest rum distillers in Wales, Coles Brewery, have diverted their rum production to ethanol in order to produce the hand sanitiser, as well as upscaling their production in a very short time to meet the demand. Swansea University spin-out, Hexigone Inhibitors, has also lent their staff and manufacturing expertise to the project during its set-up.
The manufacturing process has also been tweaked and refined throughout the week with new equipment being built-in house. The team devised a multi-head bottling apparatus which can fill a 5L bottle in 20 seconds rather than 60 seconds.
Following production, with the help of Chemcycle, the hand sanitiser is delivered to NHS distribution networks so that it can feed into the existing supply chains at the two local health boards.
The number of patients being admitted into hospital with Coronavirus is increasing daily, and stockpiles of sanitiser and the materials to make it are low all around the world. This project is one of many initiatives born from the South Wales Additive and Rapid Manufacturing (SWARM) Consortium, set-up to unite and mobilise local organisations to support the NHS.
Professor Dave Worsley, Vice President of Innovation at Swansea University, said:
"We've got a rich heritage of manufacturing in South Wales, and as a University, we were eager to adapt our skills and facilities to help protect our NHS heroes. The long-term supply chain will replenish stock eventually but making hand sanitiser locally is a great way to fill the gap. We've worked incredibly hard to get to this stage so quickly and, as a team, we're excited to be at a point where we are distributing the sanitiser locally."
Dr Tracey Brady, GP at Gowerton Medical Centre added:
"Hand sanitiser is a vital component of the equipment required by frontline healthcare workers in the fight against Covid-19. Our practice is delighted and relieved to have received a supply from our local University. This will help us to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission and keep our patients and staff safe."
Swansea University would like to thanks the following local businesses that have also been instrumental in getting the sanitiser to the front line. A true collaborative effort…
Fluid Power Solutions Wales: Supplied a variety of dispensers and pipe fittings, at very short notice, to enable the team to connect the pieces of equipment together and transfer the sanitiser effectively.
Roberts Direct Ltd: Has helped with daily deliveries and unloading the enormous mixing vessels for the sanitiser. Without their equipment it would have been an impossible task!
Perkin Elmer: Have assisted the team in setting up quality control checks and have prepared an application note on hand sanitiser analysis
Greenbuild Consult: Worked with the facilities team as consultants on health and safety, as well as keeping the<|fim_middle|> | team up to date with regulations as they have changed during the crisis.
Hybrisan: Sourced and donated the first 600 bottles for free in order to get the santiser to the front line quickly.
Centregreat: Also supplied bottles and screw caps for free in order to keep up with NHS demand.
DS Smith: Donated packaging boxes for us to put our bottles in for despatch
SWIE: Lent SPECIFIC a fork-lift truck free of charge to be able to manoeuvre heavy loads
Reel: Printed the small labels for our 50ml and 60ml bottles – which look great!
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Some worthy events coming up in the next few days.
Singer-guitarist Phil Angotti, who is well known in Chicago for the tribute shows he does around town, will be joining singer-songwriter Rachel Drew from the Rachel Drew And the Bitter Roots band for an evening of cover tunes and originals tomorrow night, December 3 at the Wishbone restaurant on Lincoln Avenue. They'll be performing music by The Beatles, Everly Brothers, Simon and Garfunkel, Mamas and Papas, and Buddy Holly. Angotti's most recent CDs find him taking a more introspective approach to rock while maintaining his knack for strong melodies. Drew is currently working on her first album, with help from Steve Dawson of Dolly Varden; John Mead; Alton Smith; and Gerald Dowd. The show starts tomorrow night at starting at 7:00 PM.
Vaudevileins, a Chicago-based indie rock band that formed in 2010, has a new EP Transmission available for pre-order on its Bandcamp page. That's also where you can stream the hard-hitting but melodic first single "Chasing Time" and download it for a buck. A Transmission release party is coming this up<|fim_middle|>Little Wendy's Underground Chicago Garage
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Party Lights - I See The Lights | Friday, November 4 at Quenchers Saloon in Chicago. The $8 admission also includes performances by Veseria, Corral, and Light Aircraft On Fire. Doors open at 9:00 PM.
The opening reception for the unconventional exhibition Skimption will be held at the Ukrainian Institute Of Modern Art this Friday, December 4 at 6:00 PM. Artist/art critic (and my editor when I wrote for Chicago Art Machine) Robin Dluzen will be the curator. Skimption, which features artists Diana Gabriel, Emily Hermant, Luis Sahagun, Catherine Schwalbe, and Rusty Shackleford, runs through January 31. The Ukrainian Institute Of Modern Art is located at 2320 W. Chicago Avenue.
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Home › Studies in the Bible & Parabiblical Literature › Apocrypha, Apocalyptic, Qumran & Intertestamental Literature › Old Testament Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha › Pseudepigrapha and Christian Origins: Essays from the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (Gerbern S Oegema) Paperback Book, (Bloomsbury T & T Clark, 2008) 9780567430540
Title: Pseudepigrapha and Christian Origins: Essays from the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas
Author: Oegema, Gerbern S
Additional Authors or Contributors: James H Charlesworth (eds)
Publisher: Bloomsbury T & T Clark; Publication Date: 2008
In the Seminar "The Pseudepigrapha and Christian Origins" of the "Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas", chaired from 2000 to 2006 by Professors James H. Charlesworth (Princeton) and Gerbern S. Oegema (McGill), the relation between the Pseudepigrapha and the New Testament has been discussed systematically and intensively in a way never seen before. The Pseudepigrapha investigated included the Old Testament ones and those found in the Qumran as well as the Pseudepigrapha of the New Testament and the ones used in the Early Church. The seminar and its participants, who were all internally renowned experts from around the world, have focused on the use, adaptation, reinterpretation and further development of non-canonical traditions (except for Philo, Josephus, the Essene and early Rabbinic writings) in the canonical writings of Early Christianity. The seminar has met in total five times in various locations, while systematically being arranged around the following topics: The Pseudepigrapha and the Synoptic Gospels, the Gospel of John, the Epistles of Paul, the Other New Testament Writings, and the Revelation of John.
I. Preface, by John M. Court (Editor of SNTS Monograph Series)
II. The Pseudepigrapha and Christian Origins (Montreal, 2001)
James H. Charlesworth and Gerbern S. Oegema, Introduction: The Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament and Their Reception in Early Christianity
Lorenzo DiTommaso (Concordia University), The Pseudepigrapha and Christian Origins: An Explosion of International Interest
Loren T. Stuckenbruck (University of Durham), Magic in<|fim_middle|> The Pseudepigrapha and Luke-Acts (Barcelona, 2004)
Petr Pokorny (Charles University Prague), The Pseudepigrapha and the Origins of Christology
Craig A. Evans (Acadia Divinity School), Why the Old Testament Pseudepigrapha is Essential in Studying Acts
Gerbern S. Oegema (McGill University), The Coming of the Righteous One in 1 Enoch, Qumran and the New Testament
VI. The Pseudepigrapha and the Revelation of John (Aberdeen, 2006)
David E. Aune (University of Notre Dame): The Apocalypse of John and Palestinian Jewish Apocalypses
James H. Charlesworth (Princeton Theological Seminary): The Parables of Enoch and the Apocalypse of John
Gerbern S. Oegema (McGill University): The Apocalypse of John and Early Christian Apocrypha
VII. Postscript (Princeton, 2007)
Lee Martin McDonald, What Ancient Manuscripts Tell us about the New Testament Canon | the Book of Tobit
III. The Pseudepigrapha and the Gospel of John (Durham, 2002)
Kingsley Barrett (University of Durham), The Gospel of John and Jewish Literature Contemporaneous with It: Reflections Since My Youth
Daniel Boyarin (University of California at Berkeley), The Fourth Gospel as a Jewish Pseudepigraphon
James H. Charlesworth (Princeton Theological Seminary), The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha and the Gospel of John
IV. The Pseudepigrapha and Paul (Bonn, 2003)
Jack R. Levinson (Seattle Pacific University): Adam and Eve in the Pseudepigrapha and the Letters of Paul
Johannes Tromp (Rijksuniverseit Leiden): Adam Traditions in the Epistles of Paul and the Christian Version of the Greek Life of Adam and Eve
Jan Dochhorn (Universitat Gottingen), Vita Adae et Evae
James D. G. Dunn (University of Durham): Adam in Paul
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MuralsWallpaper Collection Celebrates Bauhaus' 100<|fim_middle|>Adrian Thompson
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01/14/2019 By Adrian Thompson
Paving the way for modern design, the vision and influence of the iconic Bauhaus school is continuously seen around the world in interior design. A hundred years after its inception, the historic Bauhaus style and philosophy have endured while also being refreshed in new forms of art, furniture and architecture.
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Long before Bauhaus became a movement and design style, it was an art school that opened its doors in 1919. Bauhas was founded by Walter Gropius in Weimar, Germany, with the idea of bringing together all arts, including architecture.
Until 1933, the Bauhaus school operated in three German cities – Weimar, Dessau and Berlin – where the changes of venue and leadership influenced the school's focus, techniques, educators and politics throughout the years. The school closed in 1933 under pressure from the Nazi regime, who claimed it promoted communist ideas.
The German term Bauhaus literally means "building house."
Decades after shutting its doors, Bauhaus continued to influence design education, art and architecture trends and furniture design in Western Europe and North America. Many people tied to Bauhaus who fled the Nazi regime during World War II emigrated to these areas and began anew as architects, artists and educators. Their work and ideas were largely responsible for bringing the Bauhaus aesthetic to the western hemisphere. Even one hundred years later, Bauhaus ideas and characteristics continue to pop up in and remain influential in modern design.
Celebrating a Centennial
In celebration of the iconic school's centennial, worldwide wallpaper supplier MuralsWallpaper has designed a new signature collection that references classic Bauhaus shapes and colors, scaled up as murals in a modern interpretation of the movement.
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"As 2019 is the centenary of the Bauhaus school, we felt our ideologies aligned well with the Bauhaus objective to reform the arts, craft and architecture movement," says Kathryn Jones, creative designer for MuralsWallpaper. "We felt it was a good fit and the perfect inspiration for a new collection."
The six-piece collection incorporates flat concrete textures inspired by Bauhaus architecture, using minimal lines that show contrast between sharp angles and soft, curved shapes. It also transforms Bauhaus' iconic primary color palette (red, blue, yellow) to tones that make them more ideal for modern decor.
"We started by researching the color theory of Johannes Itten and how all color stems from red, yellow and blue," explains Jones. "While we began our exploration with these primary colors, we softened them and added hints of contemporary, complementary colors for our design-conscious customer."
Complementary Standalone Murals
While the six murals complement each other and the Bauhaus style, Jones says that all are standalone murals in their own right. "We have incorporated simple shapes and curves into the designs to create a large-scale impact and bring new bold geometric designs to walls."
The overlaying of shapes and colors that make up the murals are also inspired by the color theory work of Bauhaus' Josef Albers and by László Moholy-Nagy, a professor at the art school who explored perspective in his paintings.
"The Bauhaus school housed a diverse range of artists, designers and architects, but MuralsWallpaper was drawn to the work of Albers and Moholy-Nagy in particular, because of their bold use of shape and color," Jones adds.
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The six-piece collection took MuralsWallpaper's design team only three months to create, and includes the following murals:
Neues Sehen - new vision
Perspektive - perspective
Kreis - circle
Bilden - form
Dreieck - triangle
Dessau - German city home to one of the three Bauhaus schools
"We developed this campaign as a celebration of the Bauhaus approach in terms of our wallpaper designs and in our room styling," says Jones. "Taking initial inspiration from the Bauhaus principle of simplicity, we chose pieces that were reduced to their most basic, functional elements for the campaign."
Jones adds that when styling the Bauhaus murals, sleek, light and modern furniture pieces work best against the block color backdrops. "The color options and diverse composition of the shapes make them flexible enough to work in a variety of rooms, and for a variety of tastes. However, they work best surrounded by furnishings that also display an appreciation for modern-age design."
The Bauhaus' may be 100 years old, but it's design principles are not out of fashion. The sleek lines, minimalistic details and experimental use of shapes, colors and materials is still Wfound worldwide in daily décor and architecture. Incorporating these characteristics, MuralsWallpaper's Bauhaus collection proves that one can always learn from the past.
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The Gnomes of Basel
And now for a post on the world's most boring topic: Basel III. This, you might recall, refers to the ongoing talks to update the Basel II Accord, which in turn was an update of the Basel I Accord — all three of which govern the amount and quality of capital that banks are required to hold. Roughly speaking, the more capital they're required to have, the lower their leverage<|fim_middle|> for regulators to adopt all the Basel III standards. In other words, there's no risk of Basel III getting caught up in Congressional opposition, as Basel II did. Once it's agreed in Switzerland, US regulators are free to implement it immediately. "We got all the authority that we needed in this legislation that just passed," Barr said. "The regulatory community will be ready to implement it in the US."
That doesn't mean the regulatory community will implement it quickly, of course, but it's still good news. Now here's some bad news: the rules are almost certain to be watered down thanks to all the usual tribal squabbling. The Wall Street Journal reports:
The French are demanding changes that would allow their three largest banks — Societe Generale SA, Credit Agricole SA and BNP Paribas SA — to continue owning insurance subsidiaries without facing steep penalties. The Germans and French want banks' minority investments in other institutions to count toward capital standards. The Japanese have raised concerns about no longer counting deferred tax assets as capital. U.S. officials want banks, such as Bank of America Corp. and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., to continue to be allowed to count mortgage-securitization rights as capital.
On the testy issue of the leverage ratio — limiting how much banks can borrow — negotiators from several countries are looking for wiggle room. Germany, for instance, is worried about the impact on Deutsche Bank AG. They want regulators to be given discretion over how rigidly to enforce the new ratio, rather than having binding global rules. Other officials counter that that would undermine the intent of the rule. In a temporary fix, officials have said they would begin with an "observation period" for the leverage ratio, and there is now a major disagreement over what to do after that.
You may also recall that I posted a couple of days ago about the dangers of a run on the shadow banking system, something that was one of the major causes of the 2008 panic. Bank runs are pretty much a thing of the past in commercial banking because they're funded by retail deposits, and since these deposits are insured by the FDIC it means that retail customers like you and me aren't likely to panic and pull all our money out during a financial crisis. It's a different story for shadow banks, which typically rely heavily on short-term wholesale funding and therefore run the risk of their funders suddenly pulling out their money at the same time if they fear a bank is about to go under.
What to do about this? Answer: require banks to rely more on stable, long-term funding. This is called the "net stable funding ratio," and the banks are fighting it:
Some analysts say that the requirement alone could cost banks trillions of dollars in new funds, and officials could postpone or shelve the idea, people familiar with the matter said….Those studies in general show that the version of the rules outlined in December could require banks world-wide to raise nearly $1 trillion in new capital, according to people briefed on the process. That's considerably less than the multi-trillion-dollar estimates published by some industry groups.
One big concern is whether forcing banks to hold more capital and otherwise be more risk-averse will hurt lending, and thus strangle global economic growth, a theme that banks have been sounding loudly.
Italics mine. As Felix says in a different post, it would be nice to know just who's saying this. Like him, I imagine these are mostly banking industry lobbyists whose statements should be very seriously discounted:
The standard WSJ "people familiar with the matter" formulation simply isn't good enough here, especially when it's used ambiguously: are the "people familiar with the matter" saying just that the liquidity requirements could be shelved, or are they also the source for the multi-trillion-dollar scare estimates?….Banks seeking to influence the outcome are naturally going to try to set the tone of the debate by talking strategically to members of the press. Anybody reporting this story should assume that they're being used, somehow. And be very careful in what they say and how they say it.
Anyway, that's the latest. The news overall, I'd say is middling. There's a tremendous amount of lobbying going on, and the eventual rules will almost certainly be weaker than they should be. However, negotiations do seem to be proceeding fairly quickly (the Basel II process took five years) and there does seem to be a decent consensus about tightening up the rules on how to account for various kinds of capital. The net stable funding rule, if it survives in credible form, will also be welcome. Stay tuned. | and the higher their safety. To a considerable extent, this is the
real ground zero for bank safety, not the financial reform bill that passed the Senate today.
So, how's it going? First some good news from Felix Salmon, who chatted with assistant treasury secretary Mike Barr today:
Barr said that the reforms passed today "were absolutely essential to the process," and added something I didn't know before — which is that they include Congressional authority | 91 |
Native ads: The Debrief, going mainstream and legal concerns when hitting it big
OliverLuft 11th February 2014
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News came last week that Bauer Media was launching a multi-platform title called The Debrief. There's no great shock in a magazine publisher launching a new digital brand aimed at ABC1 20-something women, but the difference with The Debrief is that it plans to make its money by eschewing traditional banner ads in favour of native ads buried amongst its editorial content.
For the uninitiated, native ads are essentially pieces of promotional content designed to fit with the look, feel, and tone of a specific digital publishing platform. Some publishers claim they aren't even a new phenomenon (advertorials anyone?), but the point is that 18 months ago saying 'native ads' to a brand manager might cause them to stare back as if you were talking Swahili. Say it to them now, and they'll tell you it's a phenomenon in which they're extremely interested.
A survey by the Online Publishers Association found that 73% of US publishers now carried native ads, with a further 17% planning to get in on the act within 12 months. Yes, native ads have hit the mainstream and their use has grown quickly.
The difference with The Debrief is that it isn't just using native ads as one of many revenue generating tools, the brand has focused its revenue generating efforts almost completely on them. That's a change to how most publishers or brands use native ads – and something we'll probably see more of thanks to Buzzfeed's success with a similar strategy.
The Debrief isn't even the first brand to follow Buzzfeed's strategy. Last month, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer outlined how her firm was launching new technology and food websites that would eschew under-performing banner adverts and instead rely on native ads designed to mirror the look of each site's own content.
On Yahoo! Food, native ads are differentiated from 'pure' editorial content with a 'Promoted' home page sub-heading, but this is the only differentiator. The sponsored content is otherwise integrated alongside the editorial. On the page, a '<|fim_middle|> be divided between advertiser and publisher?
Once those ads get pushed into automated news feeds that push stories to other sites and devices, who then bares the burden of responsibility for legal compliance?
At the moment most publishers have their own rules on the use of native ads, and the IBA has published some best practice guidelines, but until a regulatory body lays down some firm proposals on who is ultimately responsible for this content, then there is always the risk of consumers feeling like they've been duped and advertisers not really getting the best out of their ads in the long-term.
NB: Even if the number of publishers taking up native ads isn't a thrill for you, those OPA findings mentioned above are worth a look. Native advertising is a vague term at best, so the OPA asked it respondents to try and pin down exactly what constitutes 'native advertising' .
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Author: OliverLuft | brought to you by' announcement indicates the content is sponsored. A logo also features, typically in the top right slot where readers are used to seeing banner ads.
It's likely native ads carried on The Debrief will mirror the way ad content is carried on Yahoo! Food. They'll likely be mixed with editorial content across its five content areas – People, Life, Getting Ready, Sex and In/Out – and similarly flagged as promotional copy.
It doesn't take a great leap of imagination to see how ad content could also be seamlessly interspersed into the clever steam of selfies and other small bits of content pumped through The Debrief's extensive presence on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Pinterest.
It's no great surprise publishers are getting increasingly interested in native ads, advertisers seem to love the format and are increasingly keen to experiment with new digital and social media platforms as they struggle to reach younger audiences. Native ads provide brands with a great way to communicate a message and – if the placement is right – fix in the mind a reader an association with the qualities of the host publisher or platform.
Brands are expected to spend 24 per cent of their budgets on native ads within a year, according to a Hexagram survey, quickly turning it into a mainstream revenue stream with sizeable reach and scale. But there in lies a problem. In an age of tracking and quantifying marketing spend, it's not easy to see how effective ads can be on anything other than a small scale and over a relatively short term. How do you build ads that are scalable for a mass audience, then make sure they work well over a long period?
Building scale and durability aren't the only problems that this new ad format could face. Lawyers have warned that with greater use comes the attention of regulators who might take an interest in those potential grey area using native ads can create.
Mark Owen, partner with legal firm Taylor Wessing, wrote recently in Marketing magazine that:
"Unless labelled as advertising it can be indistinguishable from the content which surrounds it, and there are clear risks that consumers may be misled. There are also risks for publishers that they will be seen as biased, and their editorial independence compromised."
Owen raised three key questions:
What form should labelling take? When should it appear? What kind of education will consumers need about those labels?
Should the publisher take any responsibility for what is said in an advertising article? How would responsibility | 492 |
Added on April 13, 2016 by Spencer Wright.
I've given versions of the same talk three times over the past three weeks, and wanted to take a moment to note (mostly for myself) some observations I've had about both my own presentation and public speaking in general.
First, I'm pleasantly surprised at how little nervousness I've felt. I've done a bit of public speaking in the past year or two, and in former lives have held jobs that required me to do somewhat better than commanding a room, but the past month's events have been less personal and had a higher chance of impacting my career - and still I've<|fim_middle|> I've collected this month. | gone into them feeling more or less comfortable. Certainly some portion of this is my familiarity with the subject matter (my talk is not entirely a review of things I've written about on my blog, but there's a lot of overlap), but I dare say that I might also be growing into myself a bit. I recognize that this is kind of a weird thing to say of oneself, but I'm pretty sure it's at least partially true.
I think some part of my degree of comfort has to do with the fact that I've found a way of balancing my own deeply held philosophy with the fact that I'm selling something that speaks to that philosophy. This has been a long time coming, and probably deserves more than I can grant it here, so I'll leave it at that and move on.
I will note, however, that the entire experience of speaking at an event is noticeably more exhausting than simply attending. I suppose this is self evident, but presenting your work & thoughts is de facto an invitation for people to ask questions of you (and present their own work & thoughts one-on-one), and responding to that attention takes considerably energy. That's not to say that I don't enjoy it; indeed, eliciting a response is the primary reason to speak publicly in the first place. But it drains me a bit too - and I'll admit that I still haven't followed up on all of the business cards | 285 |
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