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AUM named to The Princeton Review's 2022 "Best in the Southeast" list
For the third consecutive year, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) has been recognized as one of the "Best Colleges in the Southeast" by The Princeton Review.
AUM is listed among 143 of the best universities in the southeast by The Princeton Review and showcased in its web feature, "2022 Best Colleges: Region by Region." The website feature salutes a total of 655 "academically outstanding" colleges that The Princeton Review recommends over five regions: the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, and International. Collectively, the colleges recognized on the "regional best" lists for 2022 make up about 24 percent of the nation's 2,700 four-year colleges.
"We are honored to receive this accolade because it serves as a testament that AUM's people — its faculty, staff and students — make our university a great place to study and learn," said AUM Chancellor Carl A. Stockton. "It also represents our dedication to ensuring that our more than 5,000 students have access to cutting-edge learning and world-renowned faculty to prepare them as future leaders. For this and many other reasons, AUM prides itself for being a student-focused institution that promotes success by combining the fundamentals of old-school academics with modern tools and experiences to meet the demands of today's workforce."
The Princeton Review recommends schools for its web feature based on academic quality and institutional data for admissions selectivity, quality of life, green rating, safety, and students' satisfaction with faculty and access to financial aid.
"We chose Auburn University at Montgomery and the other outstanding institutions on this list primarily for their academics," said Robert Franek, The Princeton Review's Editor-in-Chief. He noted that the company considered data from its survey of administrators at several hundred colleges in each region, information from staff visits to schools over the years, and the opinions of college counselors and advisors whose perspectives the company solicits.
"We also consider what students enrolled at the schools reported to us on our student survey about their campus experiences," Franek added.
The Princeton Review asked students to rate their colleges on dozens of issues and to answer questions about themselves, their fellow students, and their campus life. AUM students surveyed commented that, AUM feels like "a huge melting pot" with "many religions, cultures, [and] races" and described the university as "one of the gems of the South in that it is much more diverse than many other places in the area."
Students also praised the academic experience at AUM, noting that the coursework professors assign is "rigorous and challenging," but students find it all "makes for a good learning environment."
The Princeton Review is an education services company known for its tutoring, test-prep, books, and other student resources. Every year, it helps millions of college- and graduate school–bound students achieve their education and career goals through online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors, online resources, and its more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House.
About Auburn University at Montgomery
Founded in 1967 and located in Alabama's capital city, Auburn University at Montgomery has distinguished itself as the college of choice for students in Alabama's River Region and beyond. AUM has ranked among regional public universities in the South from U.S. News & World Report and is the only university in Alabama's River Region to be designated a "Military Friendly School" by Victory Media. AUM has also been named the top university in the River Region each of the last three years in the Montgomery Advertiser's Readers' Choice Awards.
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Transparency International boss visits Ezekwesili, hails her pioneering work
January 5, 2019 Hope2019
By Hope2019
…'You became our global voice', he says
Presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said that one of the challenges confronting Nigeria remains transparent leadership.
She said this during a visit to her by Peter Eigen, the Visioner and Founder of Transparency International (T.I.), in Nigeria.
The ACPN presidential candidate described corruption as Nigeria's most visible problem, and assured Nigerians in a statement on Wednesday that her party would ensure transparency in governance.
Ezekwesili noted that fighting corruption in Nigeria required a a proactive process, building strong and impartial organisations headed by utmost professionals.
She said, "Corruption is arguably Nigeria's most visible problem, and a war against it has been a tool for opportunistic politicians who lack the track record, political will or even technical know-how to tackle this.
"Tackling corruption requires proactive approaches. First, value reorientation, which will be led by the highest political authority in the land, being the president. Hence, ensuring the election of a credible, untainted president is critical to tackling corruption.
"Secondly, prevention through reduction of opportunities for corruption, through public sector reforms, which improves public financial management and also reduces the role of government in the economy. This means reviving the role of the audit agencies and processes across the public sector. Also strengthening agencies like the Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP) and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) by reviewing and updating their laws for effectiveness.
"Finally, effective sanctions on corruption and impunity by reversing the aberrant status quo where there is freedom to engage in corrupt practices without consequences. This will require providing agencies the capacity to detect, investigate and prosecute corruption."
The presidential candidate also expressed displeasure with the ineffectiveness of the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act, saying it was encouraging poor accountability in governance.
"There are two laws that deserve significant focus because they hold significant potential to tackle corruption but have been hindered from functioning to their fullest capacity: the Freedom of Information Act and the Electoral Act. Ensuring that stringent penalties are placed on bodies that refuse to or hinder the process to release information that the public request is critical to improving transparency and<|fim_middle|>19
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"We will simplify the process of making an FoI request, by allowing online applications and tracking the time that it takes to respond to them. This is an initiative that will be executed," she added.
It will be recalled that Ezekwesili was the pioneer head of the Budget Monitoring and Price Intelligence Unit (aka Due Process Unit). It was in this position that she earned the title of 'Madam Due Process' for the outstanding work she led a team of professionals to do in sanitising public procurement at the federal level in Nigeria.
As witnessed by members of the Obiageli Ezekwesili Campaign Organisation – HOPE 2019, Eigen reminisced over the years he worked with Ezekwesili to bring global attention to the menace of corruption.
He praised her for the courage of taking on anti-corruption and demand for transparency during the regime of a brutal dictatorship.
The Transparency International boss remembered Ezekwesili's role in the innovation of T.I.'s Corruption Perception Index and her becoming the organisation's global voice, "thereby reflecting how seriously citizens of African countries want the world to tackle corruption."
He then praised her far reaching work as one who led the first country design and implementation of the EITI principles when as chairperson of NEITI, they went beyond the basic publishing of revenues received and paid between government and oil or mining companies.
"NEITI broadened the initiative to process and physical audits of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/ Ministry of Petroleum, International oil Companies (IoCs) and National oil Companies (NOCs), which were all then published on the Internet. It was for that work we were recently nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize," a statement from HOPE 2019 read.
According to Eigen, he is happy that Ezekwesili is running for the office of the President of Nigeria.
He wished her success in the elections, saying, "It will be so much easier for Nigeria to be committed in tackling her systemic corruption challenge and become a model of transparency."
Eigen added that he would be watching the elections with keen interest.
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Folk Hero & Funny<|fim_middle|> allowing for the drama in the third act to hit a little bit harder than expected.
The perception of "success" emerges as a central theme, and one that is perhaps not dealt with quite enough in the narrative. One of the most intriguing elements of Paul and Jason's relationship is that Jason is a perceived success, while Paul is thought of as a failure. It's these "grass is greener" sensibilities that ultimately pull the duo apart, Bryn becoming the outlet of sanity. A young artist still discovering all that she can do, she comes to represent what both of our leads are searching for: drive and purpose.
It may read maudlin here, but Grace and his team thoroughly sell it. And despite a somewhat foregone conclusion, Folk Hero & Funny Guy rises above cliché thanks to a sure-handed, thought-out script, and memorable performances.
Folk Hero & Funny Guy premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival and opens on May 12, 2017.
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Written by Dan Mecca on April 27, 2016
The bond of male friendship is examined – and tested – in Folk Hero & Funny Guy, a short and sweet dramedy from multi-hyphenate Jeff Grace, who writes and directs.
We meet comedian Paul (Alex Karpovsky) at the end of a tired stand-up routine in a beer-stained comedy club. Meanwhile, Paul's childhood friend Jason (Wyatt Russell) has built a successful career for himself as a folk music star. Inspired over the course of a drunken reunion, Jason gets the idea to take Paul on tour with him.
And so ignites a leisurely paced, but entertaining road trip movie, largely shouldered by two reliable lead performances. Soon enough, the duo becomes a trio, with the addition of aspiring musician Bryn, played by the immensely likable Meredith Hagner. There's a hint of a love triangle, before we're made aware of the hidden complexities within Jason's "rock star" life.
Confident in its lack of concrete answers but sharp in its observation, Grace traverses familiar ground with a sure hand. Paul's recovering from a broken engagement with Emily (a blink-and-you'll-miss-her Hannah Simone), while Jason's pining for some kind of substance, which he's manifested in an old flame, played by indie all-star Melanie Lynskey.
Russell is the stand-out, whose set for a long career following this year's Everybody Wants Some!!. The young actor offers a natural charisma that meshes well with Karpovsky's more neurotic tendencies. Though low on laugh-out-loud moments (the bigger moments tend to feel forced), there's a comfortability to the comedy that feels authentic, | 381 |
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<|fim_middle|>-only. | The headline essay for this week's New York Times Book Review supplement is by Pete Hamill. Nice graphic, too (as above) — if closer to the CTA than the County Clare. The topic is Kevin Barry's superb City of Bohane. Just published in the US, a full year on from the UK and Ireland.
"City of Bohane," the extraordinary first novel by the Irish writer Kevin Barry, is full of marvels. They are all literary marvels, of course: marvels of language, invention, surprise. Savage brutality is here, but so is laughter. And humanity. And the abiding ache of tragedy.
The form resembles an Icelandic saga welded to a ballad of the American West, although the location is in a place somewhere in Ireland, around the year 2053. In prose that is both dense and flowing, Barry takes us on a roaring journey, among human beings who are trapped in life its own damned self. Nostalgiagrips many of them, even when they slash angrily at sentimentality. None of it is real, yet all of it feels true. This powerful, exuberant fiction is as true as the Macondo of Gabriel García Márquez, the Yoknapatawpha County of William Faulkner and, in a different way, even the Broadway of Damon Runyon. Those places were not real. The stories remain true.
However, Hamill probably does a better job than Malcolm did, months past.
Malcolm has hopes we haven't visited Bohane for the once-and | 318 |
When you tell a fellow Western traveler you're going to Fernando De Noronha, you're most likely to be met with a blank expression. Tell a Brazilian that's where you're headed though and you'll hear a short sharp intake of breath followed by declarations of envy.
Many times in Brazil, I'm told that the small archipelago of islands is the most beautiful place in Brazil, a country with no shortage of natural wonders vying for that title. Those who've been here will share memories of dolphins leaping among waves, laidback walks on deserted beaches and scuba diving in protected waters teeming with sharks, turtles and other marine life. Brazilians who haven't yet been hold the place up in their imagination as an unspoilt paradise topping their wish–list of places to visit someday.
If the rest of the world hasn't heard of it, it might be because Brazilians are trying to keep it secret. But it also has much to do with the fact that this isn't an overly commercialized mass tourism destination. They take conservation of the land and sea ecosystems seriously here. Visitor numbers are limited to 420 per day. Flights to the island, far off Brazil's northeast coast, are quite expensive. There's an additional Conservation Tax that visitors are required to pay, the daily rate increasing the longer you stay (currently equating to USD$23.60) per person per day, $<|fim_middle|>ia do Sancho, a beautiful bay, the beach surrounded by high cliffs. It's often voted one of the world's best bays, Patricia tells me. As we climb down a ladder system in the gap between the craggy rocks and walk along the beach, the benefit of this island's exclusivity is clear. "In the Caribbean or Cancun, places like this, you have the big structures on the front and the crowds," Patricia says. "In Noronha, it will never be like this. There, you don't have the contact with nature." The luxury of Noronha is this laidback feel, without crowds and noise, the feeling of space and quiet.
We eat lunch at Pousada Maravilha, which has long been regarded as the best hotel on the island. The staff are attentive and friendly; like Triboju, all of them speak perfect English. This is common in the island's top restaurants and hotels, but not so easy to find on day trips and standard tours. The rich waters around the island provide fantastically fresh seafood. Here, I eat tangy fish ceviche with bite, followed by a main of tuna in creamy coconut sauce. The location is hard to beat, outdoors next to the elegant infinity pool, with a view of the bay of Baia do Sueste and the Atlantic Ocean.
I go out scuba diving in the afternoon with Atlantis Divers, said to be the best on the island. They were the first company in Brazil to be awarded the Certificate ABNT Safe Adventure from ABETA (Brazilian Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism Association) for security and environmental practices. They also use a catamaran, rather than a standard dive boat, which is a smoother ride – helpful on these churning choppy waves which can cause queasiness.
I was a little disappointed with the company. It's the first time in years of diving that I've boarded a boat without a welcoming enthusiastic divemaster or instructor shaking my hand, introducing himself, asking my name, where I'm from, diving experience and so on. English is spoken here, but I had to go and seek out a person who did to answer a few queries. Likewise, there was a bit of a shortage of information, such as whether my gear had been loaded onto the boat; usually that's all confirmed before departing.
The catamaran took us out towards the first dive site, Pedras Secas II (the dry rocks). The rocks protruding from the ocean are the same ones said to have caused the wreck of a Portuguese exploration vessel in 1503, which led to the accidental discovery of these islands when the survivors were forced to come ashore. Below the surface, those rocks contain interesting shapes and features, caves and swim-through tunnels. "Life is good and plentiful in these waters," the dive leader Juan tells me, but more than the marine life that we can expect to see, it's the underwater landscapes that make Noronha special for diving.
We haven't been under long before we spot a large Green Turtle swimming past the shoals of colorful tropical fish. One of the dive instructors, Daniel, tugs my arm to direct me to a cave in the rock where there's a 2–3 meter nurse shark, which looks like it's resting. | 146.15 per person for seven days). All of which means Noronha has steered clear of being overrun, remaining instead an isolated exclusive idyll for luxury travellers, honeymooners and those treating themselves. This means, for now, the islands retain their laidback, easy–going island feel.
I know I'll like it from the moment I see white waves breaking along the shoreline and cliffs of the archipelago from the plane. We fly low over bays where clear greenish water breaks gently on pristine and beaches, areas of palm trees and mangrove forest.
The main island is small (17 square kms) and it doesn't take long to get to my hotel. I stay at the newly opened Pousada Triboju, one of only a very few (but slowly increasing number of) top–end hotels here. There are only four suites and four bungalows. I take one of the spacious airy bungalows, which reminds me of African–safari style lodges. Hammocks, mattresses, and deck chairs are arranged on the terrace, which has views of the striking Morro do Pico, a 321–meter–high pinnacle of rock that dominates the island. The hotel's pool is quite small, more a giant hot tub than something to do much swimming in.
Very accommodating staff serve up a neatly–presented breakfast of fresh fruits, yoghurt and cereal, bread and pastries, an omelette, and tea. Then I set out for a coastal walk with my local guide, Patricia. We head out to Mirante dos Golfinhos (Dolphins Bay). Fernando de Noronha is famous as a home to large populations of Spinner Dolphins. From the high vantage point of the cliffs, we can see several boats used for dolphin–spotting day trips out on the ocean. A few local girls sitting at a viewpoint tell us 200–300 dolphins swam through this way earlier in the morning.
We see plenty of birdlife. Frigatebirds soar over the ocean, while in the trees there are Noivinhas (known as Little Brides for their white coloring) and Black Noddys (called The Widow, because of their black coloring). Noronha's isolated position, out in the Atlantic ocean, 200 miles from the Brazilian mainland, makes it attractive to migrating birds, as well as the creatures that fill the surrounding oceans: dolphins, sharks, rays and turtles. A local conservation project has succeeded in preserving and increasing turtle numbers here.
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An example of atypical body placement from Early Agricultural Period (2100 BC - 50 AD) sites in the Sonoran Desert. The body is prone and splayed.
Bodies buried in atypical ways — in unusual postures, without funeral rites — could suggest a history of revenge and blood feuds in certain ancient Sonoran Desert cultures, according to a paper by University of Arizona bioarchaeologist James Watson and doctoral candidate Danielle O. Phelps.
The research was published in the August 2016 edition of Current Anthropology.
"They were placed very haphazardly — obviously, some level of disrespect went into how the individual was interred," Watson said.
One body appeared to have been thrown headfirst into a grave. Others showed various signs of disrespect, as though they had been placed haphazardly instead interred with proper burial rites.
The Early Agricultural Period refers to the earliest transition from hunting and gathering to irrigation agriculture in the Southwest United States and Northwest Mexico. The authors argue that this shift might have amplified frictions within Sonoran societies and increased pressures on warriors to boost their prestige through defiant acts.
A rude burial would have sent such a message — and deeply distressed the victim's family and community<|fim_middle|> side, with arms folded over, and b) flexed supine position, hands under feet, with household object. | .
"So, killing them is one thing, burying them improperly is another, but then not knowing — the family not knowing where that individual is, to be able to try and inter them properly — is just that other layer that they're adding on top of it," said Watson.
Across cultures, burial processes convey community roles, social importance and metaphysical worldviews. "A part of mortuary ritual is that you're publicly signaling something — you're trying to reinforce something, you're trying to distinguish yourself, you're trying to do something," said Michigan State University anthropologist Lynne Goldstein, who served as a reviewer on the paper.
Many societies view funeral rites as essential to a peaceful life-death transition and believe that denying them invites disaster for both the living and the dead.
As signals go, it's a pretty strong one.
"Not that these people just died for that reason necessarily but, in terms of these unusual or atypical burials, they're sending a particular kind of message," said Goldstein.
Other studies have suggested that atypical burials play a key role in a social self-correction process — the final step in removing a deviant element, for example. But for their explanation, Watson and Phelps took a page out of evolutionary biology. To them, these burials fit a pattern defined by costly signaling theory.
Creatures throughout the animal kingdom, including humans, use nonverbal signals to influence each other. But, like a knockoff Rolex, signals can be deceptive, so some creatures use riskier strategies to reassure their target of their sincerity. For example, bright plumage might help a bird attract a mate, but it also invites the unwanted attentions of predators.
In short, when a creature puts its proverbial money where its mouth, beak or snout is, it assures the recipient that it means business.
According to Watson, causing someone's violent end, and then denying them a proper burial, sent a clear and advantageous signal: namely, that you were an impressive warrior, even an asset to the clan or social group. But it also entailed risk — the kind that could spiral out of control.
"Revenge is a great explanation for not only why you'd kill somebody, but then, in addition, you have the potential to invite revenge back on you, and I said, 'Boy, this sounds a lot like costly signaling,'" he said.
Watson grants that these reasons amount to suppositions, but he stresses that they parallel blood feuds in tribal societies elsewhere at similar stages of development.
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From The Carver Academy, where Williams worked with David Robinson to create an innovative school for underprivileged children, to his instrumental work in helping generate 5,000 new jobs for major corporations such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin during the Kelly Air Force Base conversion, Williams has always strived to improve the lives of the citizens of San Antonio. During his tenure as Chair of Port San Antonio, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Chromalloy and other anchor tenants for the project came on board , which ultimately helped to save 14,000 jobs.
Williams also chaired the campaign for the Carver Complex which raised $6 million for capital improvements to the Carver Community Cultural Center and the Little Carver Civic Center. In 2009, Williams was recognized by CPS Energy and presented an "Amazing Energy" Award in the field of Community Service. In 2015, Williams was selected as the Small Business Leader of the Year by the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. In January 2016, the La Prensa Foundation recognized Williams and presented him with a Civic Leadership Award.
Prior to joining SAMMinistries, Williams worked for 23 years as an executive in the cable television industry. During his career, Williams led companies in the Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, San Antonio and San Francisco markets. He was recognized industry-wide on several occasions including the NAMIC's Hall of Fame (1992), CTAM Research Award (1997), and NAMIC's Winston H. Tony Cox Executive Leadership Award (2002).
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There is almost no discrimination amongst CSE, IT and CCE when it comes to placements. Now you might point out I said 'almost'. This is because there are these occasional 1 or 2 companies that do exclude CCE but these are definitely not the companies that really matter – not the giants like MS, GS, Amazon or mass recruiters like TCS. As long as you clear the basic criteria (like a set GPA) which is common to all branches, everyone in these branches sit through common tests and interviews. Now, you might look at placement stats and say CSE overall got better placement stats. This is largely because the first branch to be filled up in a college is CS and IT and CCE only comes in way later. And while this rank is not at all an indication of how good he/she actually is in 'computers', a lot of them are. That's the only reason CSE has better placements. If today everyone decided to go for CCE instead of CS, CCE will have better placement stats. Basically, if you<|fim_middle|> I can definitely assure you there are some really amazing teachers who teach CCE.
How much networking is there? Well, its just on an average one or two courses per semester. Even if you aren't a big fan of networking, its nothing too hard. Infact, some of the networking courses in themselves are pretty neat.
Now before I state the next point, let me present some harsh realities. People jump into computer streams like a heard of cattle with no idea what they are getting themselves into. I know people with amazing MUOET ranks who have taken CSE and say stuff like 'I hate coding'. This actually takes away seats from people who are actually good at it and/or genuinely have an interest in it. But the even sadder fact is that pretty much in all engineering courses in India, you can score amazing grades by rote learning. And sadly, its true here as well. So what this ends up meaning is that there is a good number of CSE students who are way too good at rote learning although they actually know squat (not saying all ofc, some) and these people end up getting amazing GPAs. Now with our relative grading system, to beat these guys, just having a good knowledge base and understanding is not enough, you will have to resort to a lot of rote learning as sadly, that's how exam papers in engineering colleges in India are made. This inturn means the academic burden on you increases if you wanna maintain a respectable GPA. And no matter what anyone tells you, GPA is important (definitely to some extent).
This is where being in CCE helps. CCE not only has a much more 'chill' course (which in no way reads bad) but also you get lesser number of really awesome 'rote learners' as compared to CSE, as these people usually end up with good ranks and with the CSE branch. So to get awesome grades in CCE, all you need to do is get your concepts in order, the grades will come since its all relative. I know this sounds pretty sad, but this is what really happens.
This in turn has a nice cascading effect. Having less academic pressure let's you explore other stuff. Maybe you can play some music if you are a musician. Or simply hone up your coding skills. Almost nothing you learn in college can be applied 'as is' in an industry. You need to take the information you gain and try to understand how and where to apply it. CCE gives you plenty of time to do this without burdening you at all.
So, I'll sum this up. Less academic burden, same placement opportunities, awesome course…I do not see why you wouldn't wanna take CCE.
Now if someone wants to know anything in particular, use the comments section below.
P.S. And regarding why I said 'tried' early. While this course is an industry oriented course, you can't do squat in the industry if all you know is what you learn in the course and nothing else. You need to spend time to develop additional skills. Maybe do some Ruby on Rails, I don't know, whatever interests you. This course will give you enough free time to help you do that. | are just as good, you get to have the same opportunity as CSE or IT guys.
As far as the faculty is concerned, we have for most parts the 'younger' faculty. This means most of the senior faculty teaches CSE. You could say this is a disadvantage but I personally feel having a younger faculty has added benefits as well. As with faculty in any college/school, its always a hit or a miss. All you can do is hope you get the best of the lot. | 102 |
On a recent road trip, I picked up some new-to-me boxed foods and realized that I should share them with our readers. Given Denise's corn allergy, I'm the only one buying food in boxes anymore, so I'm going to try a little harder to review things as I find them. Bear with us.
I would love to say I would offer you photos of the foods as well as the boxes, but can I admit that I realized I should do this as I went to throw out the boxes? There was no food left!
These cookies were found at a fantastic little natural food store in Beacon, New York, the Beacon Natural Market. If you happen to be near this town, stop. The Main Street is a nice browsing street, with interesting stores, and the used bookstore adjacent to the library has fantastic deals. I'm even more of a sucker for bookstores than for food stores. Books never bite back.
Ingredients: Brown rice flour, white rice flour, buckwheat flour, millet flour,<|fim_middle|> we only seem to have the soft ones locally. | palm oil, brown pure cane sugar, evaporated cane juice crystals, honey, vanilla, natural flavors, salt, sodium acide pyrophosphate, baking soda, xanthan gum, konjac flour, rosemary extract.
Packaging promises: Dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free, free of wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish, shellfish and made without casein, potato, sesame, and sulfites, Certified Gluten-free, kosher pareve (neither meat nor milk products) by the Chicago Rabbinical Council, Non-GMO Project verified, made in a dedicated nu-t and gluten-free bakery.
I have experience with Enjoy Life products. I use the chocolate chips pretty regularly, and I buy their chocolate bars occasionally. I've tried other cookies in their lines, and they are fine. For boxed cookies free of my allergens, yeah, they're good. I've just never been a big fan of chocolate chip cookies from a box. But this was vacation and I love graham crackers, so I bought this box.
First off, these are way better than any boxed chocolate chip cookie. But they don't really taste anything like graham crackers to me. These are sweeter and brighter and remind me most of Nilla Wafers. I really wanted some chocolate pudding to go with them (a favorite combo from college). They were really good with coffee and/or hot chocolate, too. They are a little crisp, but not hard, and they did not immediately go stale or soft after being opened. That said, they were gone in 4 days (road trips need snacks), so I don't know how long they'd be okay.
STFAA Review Conclusion: I think these were a good buy. I don't get to have too much in the way of dessert when away from home, and I admit to missing it. I would buy these cookies again. Since they're allergy-friendly, they come with a price tag that would discourage Cookie Monster-like antics, so they will remain an indulgence. Maybe for all road trips? The crunchy line of cookies is, to me, a lot better than Enjoy Life's soft cookie line, but sadly, | 451 |
Hurricane Irma lets North Carolina off easy
By Lilli Mercho
September 13, 2017 | 11:39pm EDT
North Carolina didn't receive the brunt of Hurricane Irma, but it has felt several of its impacts over the past couple of days.
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Cooper said in the statement that several school districts were closed on Tuesday and 25 more were operating on delays.
The statement also said the Blue Ridge Parkway will remain closed and the N.C. Department of Transportation crews will continue working to clear roads in western counties from downed trees.
Cooper said in the statement North Carolina will continue to reach out to Florida, Georgia and other neighboring states to see how it can help with their recovery processes.
"All things considered, most of North Carolina has been fortunate in the wake of Hurricane Irma," he said. "Some of our neighbors to the south have not been as fortunate, and we stand ready to help."
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Tim Tripp, director of storm response for the Carolinas at Duke Energy, said in a statement on Monday that "more than 4,500 storm responders, including power line workers, tree professionals, damage assessors and support personnel, were positioned across North and South Carolina ready to quickly respond to power outages."
Despite statewide preparation, Duke Energy reported thousands of power outages throughout the state — especially in Mecklenburg and Buncombe counties.
Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement Tuesday that power outages peaked at 77,000 Tuesday morning and about 63,000 homes and business remained without power until 12 p.m., mostly in western counties.
"Power crews are at work on restoration and the situation is improving," he said.
Casey Dietrich, an assistant professor at N.C. State University, said Hurricane Irma's effects were relatively minor in coastal North Carolina because its track was so far away.
"Along the southeast coast between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, the wind speeds barely reached the cutoff for tropical-storm strength, 39 miles per hour, and only for a few hours," he said.
Dietrich also works as a part of the Coastal Resilience Center, a group of universities, private companies and government agencies that are led by UNC. The CRC conducts research on the threats to coastal communities due to natural | 301 |
Remembrance in Covid-19
1st October, 2020
Memorial to<|fim_middle|> can still remain educated on the sacrifices of previous generations. Plymouth has a proud history with our Armed Forces and Remembrance is one of the many ways we can continue to show our gratitude for their sacrifices." | Devonport heroes who served in Operation Frankton
The Royal British Legion has launched a new set of educational resources for schools across the country. The Legion is continuing to champion Remembrance and is working to ensure that it is understood by every child and community within the UK. The educational resources the Legion is rolling out will focus on Key Stages 1-4, while resources for Key Stage 5 are soon to follow.
Book clubs, lessons, assemblies, and art projects are all formats that the Legion is looking to utilise to ensure that every child is as educated on Remembrance as they can be. This relies on the work of teachers and parents, especially due to the difficult times the country finds itself in. The Legion hopes to work to remind us of the parallels between the experiences and responses to the Covid-19 pandemic and what the Second World War generation went through.
Luke Pollard MP had this to say:
"I'm a proud supporter of our Armed Forces, and I believe that Remembrance is a vital part of our country's education that doesn't just stop once you finish school. The work the Legion is doing to ensure that children remain educated on Remembrance during this difficult time is nothing short of admirable.
"I call on schools to work with the Legion, and with each other, to plan COVID-safe Remembrance events so that every child | 271 |
We stopped in to sample the beers at Perennial on a Saturday afternoon. They've been open about two months now and are the third of four new breweries that opened in St. Louis this year. Phil Wymore is the head brewer and co-founder; he came to St. Louis from Half Acre Beer Company and Goose Island Beer Company. He was working behind the bar pouring beer when we arrived. At Perennial they are focused on farmhouse ales. The sampler we tried consisted of a Belgian Blonde, Chamomile Saison, Belgian Wit (Strawberry Rh<|fim_middle|>.00. They also have a limited selection of wines, bourbon, and scotch for non-beer drinkers. There is seating for 20 at the bar with a dozen or so tables scattered throughout the tasting room. There is additional seating outside. There is no food service but they do sell potato chips and have a toaster oven (that we did not see get used.) There is plenty of parking in the lot beside the brewery with additional parking on the street. | ubarb Tart), Dry Hopped Belgian Pale, Fresh Hop Red Saison, an American Brown with Squash and Spices, and a Heart of Gold Wheat Wine. They also currently have a Pear Anise Soda. The seven five-ounce beers were $15 | 54 |
Reportedly, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) has secured a score of 100 on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index, maintaining its position for the sixth consecutive year as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. Corporate Equality Index (CEI) is a national benchmarking tool monitored by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation that observes and evaluates corporate policies and<|fim_middle|>Travelers To Launch Global Companion℠ Plus+ For U.S. Companies With Foreign Exposure
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"We are extremely proud to have once again received top marks on the Corporate Equality Index, an honor that underscores our deep commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming workplace,", "Celebrating what makes us unique brings tremendous value to our company and helps us sustain a culture where employees feel valued, respected and supported," stated Diane Kurtzman, Executive Vice President, and Chief Human Resources Officer at Travelers.
Travelers incorporate several programs designed to uphold a diverse and inclusive workplace, like The Pride & Allies Diversity Network launched in 2012 to promote the inclusion and development of LGBTQ professionals, it has introduced a Conscious Inclusion and Unconscious Bias Program. Its "Diversity Speaks" Series where the company sponsors events designed to create a culture that embraces and upholds the power of difference featuring employees and guest speakers who share their personal experiences and thoughts.
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Q: What are some benefits of using a higher temperature of water for cleaning? There are lots of benefits of using a higher temperature of water for cleaning. List them!
A: Effects that help in "cleaning" (i.e. : bring substances into water based solutions):
You can think of everything mechanically:
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*Certain chemicals improve solubility of hydrophobic compounds (See wiki/soap)
*Time (it takes time to reach an equilibrium state)
*Temperature (Higher temperature is better - this is your question. Stay whith me)
*Mechanical agitation (scrubbing helps to loosen "junks" and break up big junks into smaller pieces).
What is Temperature?
Temperature is the movement of the individual pieces of a substance:
In hot water, the water molecules move stronger (e.g. they translate faster from one point to antoher. They bump into each other harder).
Think of the <|fim_middle|> or if a give amount of water has a high temperature gradient, then convection will happen: I.e. bunches of water will move in bulk. This could under certain circumstances improve "cleaning" because "fresh" water (i.e. water with lower concentration of the substance that is considered "dirty") is brought in.
A: Hot water's surface tension is lower than that of cold water. This allows it to penetrate deeper into cracks and crevices and more easily solubilize poorly-wetting substances like oily dirt, etc.
| 4th point above: It's like microscopic mechanical agitation.
This was one point to your question.
Another point (much less important) is:
If a given amount of water is extremely hot such that it is boiling, | 44 |
Be part of the festivities at the Gold Coast's 2019 Australia Day celebrations. Head to Southport for a massive pool party at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, then stroll across to the Broadwater Parklands for music, food trucks and spectacular fireworks.
The best way to cool off on Australia Day is a traditional Aussie pool party, so splash into the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre in Marine Parade, Southport.
Open all day, with free group fitness classes (8am and 10am) and fun family activities between 11am and 2pm, enjoy thong throwing, dive bomb competitions, awesome Aussie music, giant inflatables, sausage sizzle, competitions, giveaways and much more!
Normal pool admission charges apply.
Just a short stroll from the Aquatic Centre, the FREE Australia Day event at Broadwater Parklands kicks off at 4pm and concludes with a spectacular fireworks display at 7.45pm set to rival New Year's Eve events.
With music headlined by Mason Rack Band, the winners of the Gold Coast Music Award's 2018 Best Live<|fim_middle|> food vendors and the JJ Richards 'Aussie Activities Zone'. Relive the fun of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and give beach volleyball a try down by the Broadwater. The little athletes of the family will love the 'mini-Commonwealth-Games'.
Support our drought-stricken farmers - don't forget to head to the Rural Aid Australia stand and donate a gold coin or purchase merchandise.
Catch the G:link to Broadwater Parklands or make your journey active and walk, ride scoot or skate. If driving, be sure to check signage about parking restrictions or payments. | Act, and supported by an impressive line-up of local talent, it will be fun for the whole family.
The night will also boast delicious | 28 |
Globe says CIBC, rivals hear BOC messaging panned
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Also<|fim_middle|> Macklem had been notably hawkish leading up to the rate decision. He struck a very different tone at a news conference after the rate hike Wednesday. He said higher interest rates are already weighing on the economy and that the bank needed to "balance the risks of under- and over-tightening" monetary policy. The smaller rate hike was justifiable, several private-sector economists said, given the BOC's downward revision of its 2023 GDP growth forecasts. Mr. Macklem's abrupt shift in tone, however, caused unnecessary market volatility, they said, and opened the bank up to allegations of political interference. In the days leading up to the decision, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and former senior Liberal adviser Tyler Meredith made public statements arguing against overly aggressive monetary policy. | In the News (C-BNS) Bank of Nova Scotia
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The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, Oct. 28, edition that financial markets and the majority of private-sector forecasters were expecting the Bank of Canada to announce another 0.75-percentage-point increase to its benchmark rate, as it did last month. The Globe's Emma Graney writes that the BOC instead opted for a 0.5-percentage-point hike, leading to a sharp move in bond markets. Governor Tiff | 148 |
Computer models to predict drug clearance by liver cells show promise
A holy grail of drug discovery is to answer key questions about potential new drugs less by experiments in petri dishes and lab animals and more by faster, cheaper engineering efforts using predictive computer models.
Consortium inventing medical devices for children gets new funding
A two-year-old, cross-disciplinary effort to invent new medical devices for children, co-founded by bioengineer Shuvo Roy, PhD, has received a two-year $1 million grant from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand its work.
Drugs screened for effects on key transporters, risk of dangerous interactions
To reduce the risk of toxic drug interactions, UCSF's Kathy Giacomini, PhD, and colleagues are screening thousands of prescription drugs, testing how much they inhibit key proteins in kidney and liver cells that help clear medications from the body. This is the first large-scale screening of drugs for their potential to inhibit drug transporters—proteins in cell membranes that control the entry and exit of drugs.
Nordberg becomes associate dean, finance and administration
Michael Nordberg, MPA/HSA, is the newly appointed associate dean of administration and finance for the UCSF School of Pharmacy. He served the position as interim associate dean from July 1, 2009 to September 26, 2011 when he accepted the position full time at the completion of a comprehensive recruitment for the job.
In-flight programming features bioartificial kidney
Passengers who travel on American Airlines from September through October 2011 will learn about the surgically implantable bioartificial kidney being developed at UCSF as a permanent solution to end stage renal disease.
Fischbach receives Packard Fellowship
Michael Fischbach, PhD, who studies drug-like molecules produced by human gut bacteria, has been awarded one the 16 prestigious 2011 Packard Fellowships in Science and Engineering. The fellowship, which supports "highly creative professors early in their careers," provides an unrestricted research grant of $875,000 over five years.
Giacomini cites increasing impact of quantitative pharmacology
Pharmaceutical companies will increasingly apply the predictive modeling of quantitative pharmacology to do more efficient drug development, says Kathy Giacomini, PhD, co-chair of the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences (BTS), a joint department of the UCSF Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine, and its new Center for Quantitative Pharmacology.
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UCSF Center for Quantitative Pharmacology kicks off with 2-day Mission Bay symposium
The new UCSF Center for Quantitative Pharmacology housed within the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences (BTS), a joint department of the Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine, will be inaugurated next week with a wide-ranging, 2-day conference, September 22 and 23, 2011 at William J. Rutter Center on UCSF's Mission Bay campus.
Cantilena appointed new ACDRS course director
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A novel gene associated with the asthma susceptibility in African Americans was revealed by a U.S. consortium of asthma genetics researchers, including Esteban G. Burchard, MD, MPH, Department of<|fim_middle|> to prominent scientists in the field of drug research or related disciplines.
Desai's drug delivery research focus of agreement between UCSF and Zcube
Drug delivery research led by UCSF's Tejal Desai, PhD, will now be supported by an exclusive worldwide license agreement between UCSF and Zcube s.r.l. The agreement focuses on drug delivery micro patches, developed by Desai, which stick to the lining of the intestine where they release their precise medication payloads directly into the intestinal lining and then into the bloodstream.
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Fischbach explains his search for antibiotic-producing bacteria in the human gut
Thu Jan 20, 2011
The bacteria in the human gut that produce antibiotics are the focus of a US$1 million W. M. Keck Foundation grant being led by Michael Fischbach, PhD, a faculty member in the UCSF School of Pharmacy. He explains here the goal of the project: to identify antibiotics produced by gut bacteria and determine how these antibiotics affect the composition of the entire gut bacterial community. Research results could help reveal the causes of and new treatments for: | Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, UCSF Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine.
Williams named to lead UCSF School of Pharmacy IT
Michael Williams, MA, is the first executive director of academic, administrative, and research technology for the UCSF School of Pharmacy, effective August 1, 2011.
Faculty awards: Cutler, Fujimori, Huang, Wells. New faculty members: Abate, VanOsdol, Rodondi. Retiring faculty members: Kahl, Shafer, Wang, Kayser, Koo. PharmD students: Campbell, Wheeler, Ho, Lam, Campbell, Loucks, Marotto, Huynh, Luu, Chua, Stephens. PhD students: Gray. New appointments: Penick Brock, Williams. Research update: Giacomini, Uskokovic, Long-Boyle, Cheng, Guglielmo, Phillips, Bero, Kayser, Dennehy, Finley, Burchard, Burlingame, Wells, Jacobson, Fujimori, Renslo, Prusiner.
School of Pharmacy biotech symposium features case histories of future pharmaceuticals
The 2nd Annual Bay Area Biotechnology Symposium, presented by the UCSF School of Pharmacy's Industry Outreach Program in coordination with the UCSF Postdoctoral Scholars Association at Mission Bay in late May 2011, fully lived up to its billing: "Pharmaceuticals of the Future: Case Histories and Challenges."
Nelson and Ferrone explain how they are joining forces against prostate cancer
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), used with a novel pyruvate chemical compound that is specially labeled to be read by the MRI machine, is being applied for the first time in humans to study the aggressiveness of prostate cancer in patients and the success of prostate cancer therapies. The chemical compound is energized, then quickly injected into the prostate cancer patient before imaging begins.
Fischbach and Desai focus on "micro" solutions to improve health with drugs
Faculty members in the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, UCSF Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine, share their research on the human microbiome and microfabricated drug delivery systems and their hopes for how their science will improve the health of patients.
Roy presents new research on artificial kidney membranes
Shuvo Roy, PhD, a faculty member in the UCSF Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine, Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, presented initial results of research into a new type of silicon-based kidney filtration membrane at the annual conference of the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs in Washington, D.C. on June 10. More New Kidney Filtration System Could Simplify Dialysis
Medicaid could cut costs, provide better meds, UCSF School of Pharmacy researchers find
A study by researchers with the UCSF School of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy finds that the Medicaid program is likely paying far more than necessary for medications and not offering patients the most effective ones available.
Bioartificial kidney addition wins LEGO robot design awards
In fall 2010, a team of 8 school children won multiple awards in the Wisconsin regional and state FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) 2010 Body Forward™ Challenge, an international biomedical engineering competition involving a research project and robot games.
Drug safety is the aim of UCSF-Optivia research partnership
Pharmacogenetics expert Kathy Giacomini, PhD, co-chair of the UCSF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, is leading the UCSF arm of a research partnership in which her team will profile 2,000 prescription drugs against key molecules in the liver and kidney that are responsible for ferrying those drugs across the cell membrane and into the cell.
Giacomini honored by the 2011 Scheele Award
Kathy Giacomini, PhD, co-chair, UCSF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, has been named the recipient of the 2011 Scheele Award by the Swedish Academy of Pharmaceutical Scientists. Giacomini is recognized for her work on the pharmacogenetics of membrane transporters and how pharmacogenetic differences affect variations in drug response among individuals. The Scheele award goes | 867 |
As students, we have all taken classes that have contributed to our understanding of the world at varying levels. Some have been better than others, depending on our interest in the subject<|fim_middle|>," she explains. "[His] special gift was to listen intently." Just like her father, Prof. Marchand values everyone's voice in the classroom, earning the appreciation of many of her students.
When Prof. Marchand isn't busy teaching classes or grading papers, she loves to cook. "You can see my ribbons there," she points to her office board, chuckling. "I entered the [Maryland State Fair] contest as a joke one year; my son at the time entered in a logo contest, my husband entered a photo contest, and it kind of became a quirky thing we started doing." She envisions a Goucher cooking standoff between departments, though she ponders about whom might be the appropriate judges.
She also spends her time between classes researching for her newest project on crime scene photography. Fascinated by early forensics of late 19th century France, she examines how identity was determined at that time using biometrics. She is currently looking for student researchers to join her in this endeavor! Perhaps this is not your primary field of interest, but with the guidance of a dedicated and beloved professor it is sure to be a transformative experience.
Olivia Baud, a Senior at Goucher double-majoring in Spanish and International Relations, joined Quindecim in the spring of 2017 as a writer and now serves as Quindecim's Co-Editor-in-Chief. The interviews she conducted for a competition called National History Day led her to develop a passion for journalism, both in written, visual, and audio format. When she is not working on her next story, you will likely find her in the apiary tending to the honeybees, at the gym planning her next climbing project, or at her computer stressing over email etiquette. | matter. If we are lucky, however, we encounter a professor who completely reshapes our understanding of a subject, whether it initially interests us or not. For many Goucher students, Mary Marchand is one such professor.
For 22 years, Prof. Marchand has directed the American Studies program. Goucher was one of the first colleges to offer this radical, interdisciplinary program in 1949, only one year after Yale. With only one core course requirement, the little known major allows students to draw from three different programs in order to define the Americas- its history, its cultures- for themselves. In fact, Prof. Marchand was also the program director for Individualized Interdisciplinary Majors for 10 to 15 years. She thus teaches several literature courses, both as part of the program and the English department.
Prof. Marchand grew up in Minnesota, where she graduated from the University of St. Olaf with a major in English and minor in Philosophy. She earned her Master's and PhD at the University of Wisconsin. Despite three job offers in very different parts of the country, circumstances brought her to Maryland, where she fell in love with Goucher. "There is a kindness and quirkiness to my students that I really value… like a sort of openness and curiosity," she explains.
Prof. Marchand believes that literature plays a special role in developing broader perspectives on the world and bridging divides. "Stories are like events best undergone as a group," she says. "They help us broaden our perspectives on life and move past our individual assumption." When we delve into the literary world, she explains, "we often read and understand points of view we would normally see as unforgivable." Literature is meant to break rules, as well as challenge the status quo and ourselves as individuals, a process that Prof. Marchand sees as integral to the college experience. In her opinion, it is especially important in our time when assumptions are being made by the left and right. To her, college is a place to bring conflicting opinions together and experience friction. Yet it also has to be a place where people have the opportunity to participate in open discourse. This is probably the greatest challenge for her as a professor: creating a safe enough space for everyone to have a say while still encouraging a diversity of opinions.
Despite this dilemma, Prof. Marchand's courses are reputed for their engaging conversations- a term she prefers over the contrived word 'discussion'. Through these conversations, she explains, "most of the classes kind of just reveal themselves." For example, students find meaning in an American literary canon often written off as dull and impractical. The key is "to ask the types of questions that lead to better understanding or thinking," which is one of many lessons she learned from her favorite professor and role model: her dad. He was a professor of humanities and director of theater at the University of Minnesota. "My dad… loved his work so much. He thought that one of the most important things in the world was to make people fall in love with learning again | 626 |
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All of our tours begin and end in our state-of-the art Visitor Centre. Here, you can view displays, videos and interactive media in both the City of the Dead and the Extra-ordinary Lives exhibition. This will give you an intriguing introduction to your visit and set the scene for the outdoor tour which follows. Your Tour Guide will meet you in the Prospect Gallery and commence the outdoor tour from there.
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Our Irish History Tour is always extremely popular with visitors and will give you a unique perspective on how Glasnevin Cemetery bore witness to key events such as the 1916 Rising, The War of Independence and the Civil War. You will also hear stories of the lives of some of the almost 1.5 million less well-known people who have their final resting place in Glasnevin.
Weave through the stunning grounds of Ireland's National Cemetery while our expert Tour Guides share the fascinating stories of iconic figures from Irish history who have been laid to rest here.
Highlights of the Irish History Tour include:
● The resting places of: Charles Stewart Parnell, Eamon de Valera, Countess Markievicz, Maud Gonne, Michael Collins and many others
● A stop at the ornate crypt of Daniel O'Connell, legendary statesman and founder of Glasnevin Cemetery
● Insight into the intricate monuments and Celtic crosses that populate the grounds
● Stories of some of the less famous, but hugely interesting individuals who have been laid to rest in Glasnevin
Your ticket includes entry into the Extra-ordinary Lives indoor exhibition. We recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your tour starting, to allow you to check in and browse the exhibition.
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Family Ticket €35
(2 Adults + up to 4 Children)
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The key elements of our tours at Glasnevin Cemetery are the individuals laid to rest here – iconic figures from history and the less well-known – and our Tour Guides, who are extremely skilled and always highly-commended | 376 |
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Like a toddler in need of a nap or a snack, the cells of our bodies can turn a bit sour under conditions of stress or nutrient deprivation. The pH levels inside these cells – starved, perhaps by a heart attack or other injury – have been known to drop dramatically in a cry for help.
This cellular distress signal is captured by molecular "pH meters" that signal the cell to slow down its activities or look for alternative sources of nutrition. Now, researchers from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine have discovered that a well-known associate of G protein-coupled receptors — a common target of FDA-approved drugs — may play a critical role<|fim_middle|> of 11,890 different protein structures, he found that only 10 percent of proteins contained potential pH-sensing patterns. However, among this fraction were Ga subunits, structures that had been shown to be key in transmitting signals from G protein-coupled receptors.
The researchers then conducted a series of biochemical and biophysical experiments to confirm the pH-sensing properties of this specialized subunit. By changing the pH inside the cell, they were able to drive a change in the actual shape of the Ga subunit that mimicked the changes seen when the G protein-coupled receptor itself is turned on.
By further understanding this pH sensor and uncovering others like it, researchers may be able to develop new ways of treating common illnesses like heart disease and cancer. For example, a shared characteristic of nearly all cancers is a slightly elevated pH inside the cell. By identifying the pH sensors within cancer cells, researchers may be able to develop a universal strategy that could work for many different types of cancer.
The research was supported in part by the National Institutes of Health, the UNC University Research Council, and the National Science Foundation.
Study co-authors from UNC were Vishwajith Sridharan; Rachael Baker; Sarah T. Clement; and David M. Smalley. | in mounting a rescue effort to avert an intracellular meltdown.
The researchers believe that understanding this process could lead to more effective interventions for illnesses that are characterized by cellular stress, such as diabetes, stroke, heart attack, trauma, and cancer.
"Proteins that sense a change in pH are rare and hard to find, but they are likely to be important in protecting the cell from pretty dramatic effects. It was a big surprise to find that G-proteins could play this completely new role, because this protein family is already so well understood," said senior study author Henrik Dohlman, PhD, professor and vice chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. The results of the research appear online Aug. 15, 2013, in the journal Molecular Cell.
G protein-coupled receptors serve as middlemen in the constant and essential communication between cells and their environment. They can detect chemical and sensory cues — familiar hormones and neurotransmitters like dopamine, histamine, and adrenaline and environmental signals like odors, taste and light — and then activate responses to those stimuli within the cell. In this study, Dohlman and his collaborator Dan Isom, PhD, decided to investigate whether G protein-coupled receptor pathways could also sense a change in pH.
Isom began by designing a computer program, which he called pHinder, to examine large numbers of protein structures for hints that they might be able to detect pH. Specifically, the program looked for patterns or spatial networks of protein building blocks that could go from a neutral to a charged status with a change in the environment.
When Isom used this computer program to screen a database | 338 |
Massachusetts veterinarians warn of uptick in dogs suffering THC intoxication from marijuana edibles
6-2-19 -- Zip, a Brittany from Westhampton, Mass. suffered from THC intoxication early last week after he ate a discarded marijuana edible while on a popular trail near his owners' home. The dog, which stumbled and collapsed several times about 90 minutes later, was successfully treated at the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in South Deerfield. (Submitted photo)
By George Graham | Special to The Republican
Some Massachusetts veterinarians warn they are seeing increasing numbers of dogs suffering from THC intoxication, mostly by getting into their owners' marijuana edibles, following the state's legalization of recreational pot last November.
"It's increasing in prevalence because there is a lot more use of edibles now," said Dr. Ellie Shelburne, a veterinarian with Northampton Veterinary Clinic.
Prior to the legalization of recreational marijuana, the Northampton<|fim_middle|> Centers of America (VCA) webpage on the topic. Cats can suffer from THC toxicity as well
According to the webpage:
"Many of the signs of intoxication are neurological. Pets may become wobbly and uncoordinated. They may be hyperactive, disoriented, and very vocal. Their pupils may dilate, giving them a wild-eyed appearance, and they may drool excessively or vomit. They may also develop urinary incontinence (i.e., urine leakage). In severe cases, tremors, seizures, and coma can result."
Pets can also suffer from second-hand marijuana smoke, Halpin said. The negative effects, however, are not as pronounced as with edibles which deliver more concentrated doses. Even so, pets suffering from relatively low marijuana intoxication are at risk for injury by stumbling or falling.
Halpin said since legalization, those who bring in pets with symptoms of THC toxicity are often more forthright about what they may have ingested, making diagnosis and treatment quicker and easier.
Colorado experienced a similar spike in pets suffering from THC intoxication after it legalized the recreational use of marijuana in 2014, Halpin said.
Pam Peebles, executive director of T.J. O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center in Springfield, said the facility has not experienced the increases in THC intoxication seen elsewhere.
"I am shocked," Peebles said. "I really thought we'd be seeing more of it now. We were preparing for it, but it really hasn't happened yet."
In recent years, T.J. O'Connor has seen just two such cases, she said.
Shelburne, on a related note, said dog owners seeking to treat their dogs with CBD or cannabidiol, something that has become increasingly popular, should contact their vets for advice. They should also be sure the product they are considering has been tested by an outside or third-party company to ensure that it does not contain THC.
Some dog owners believe CBD can ease pain and help control seizures.
Studies on the efficacy of CBD oil for dogs are just getting underway and there is not a lot of information out there about proper dosing or potential side effects, Shelburne said.
Most CBD products come from hemp and not from marijuana, according to an American Kennel Club webpage on the topic. | practice treated perhaps one dog a year for intoxication with THC, the primary psychoactive constituent of cannabis, Shelburne said. Now, it typically treats one or two dogs a month.
Dogs, Shelburne and others say, are drawn to marijuana edibles, which can take the form of chocolate bars, lozenges and other sweet treats. The chocolate versions are especially dangerous to dogs because chocolate is toxic to them as well.
"It can lead to seizures, coma and death," Shelburne said.
Early last week, a Westhampton couple had a scare after their dog ate what their veterinarian believes was a discarded edible while they were out for a walk along a popular ATV and dog-walking trail near their home.
They saw their 34-pound Brittany, named Zip, eat something on the ground about five feet off the trail, said Sue, one of his owners who requested that her last name not be used for this story.
Whatever it was, the off-leash Zip gobbled it down before they could intervene.
Back home, about 90 minutes later, Zip made a noise like he was going to vomit, Sue said. They brought him outside where he stumbled and collapsed several times. His gaze was unfocused and when they touched him, he would jerk away.
"We had no idea what was wrong," said Sue. "We thought about what he ate in the woods and wondered if it could have been poisonous, but he was showing no signs of gastric distress. "
Zip's owners rushed him to the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in South Deerfield. A long 20 minutes later, a vet met with them and said she believed the dog, based on his symptoms, had eaten a discarded edible, or perhaps even a remnant of one, while out on the trail.
Sue said the veterinarian told them that the facility has seen a spike in such cases since November, most occurring when the dogs somehow managed to get into their owners' edibles at home.
The facility treated Zip by putting him on IV fluids and lipids to bind the THC and help flush it from his body, Sue said. Then, they kept him under observation in a quiet low-light area for eight hours.
"We picked him up that evening, he slept through the night and was back to his normal self by morning," Sue said.
The vet said that Zip's jerking away from their attempts to soothe him is a characteristic startle reaction from the THC causing hypersensitivity of the skin.
"We had no idea that every time we touched Zip, especially near his face, he was pulling back because of this sensitivity," Sue said.
Sue described the experience as very frightening and expensive. "I think it is important to get the word out about this to all dog owners since, on leash or off, a dog can pick up and swallow something before we can even react," she said.
Rob Halpin, director of public relations director for Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, said they too seen have a spike in the numbers of dogs being brought in with symptoms of THC intoxication.
Before the legalization of recreational marijuana, the facility probably treated 10 or 15 dogs a week for the problem, Halpin said. Now, it treats some 20 to 25 dogs a week for it.
"That's a big increase," he said, adding most of those cases arise from dogs somehow managing to get into their owners' edibles. "Edibles are incredibly appealing to dogs. They love it, yes they do. But, eating the stuff can be really toxic for them because they don't weigh as much as we do."
Dogs have more cannabinoid receptors in their brains, which means the effects of cannabis are more dramatic and potentially more toxic when compared to humans, according to a Veterinary | 775 |
Castle of Water (Hardcover)
By Dane Huckelbridge
Thomas Dunne Books, 9781250098221, 288pp.
Publication Date: April 4, 2017
"A unique, inventive exploration of love, loss, and survival." —Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale
"A moving, harrowing, and downright literary novel." —Michelle Gable, New York Times bestselling author of A Paris Apartment
"Brilliant, clever, riveting—pick your adjective, they all apply." —Thomas Christopher Greene, bestselling author of The Headmaster's Wife
Two very different people, one very small island.
For Sophie Ducel, her honeymoon in French Polynesia was intended as a celebration of life. The proud owner of a thriving Parisian architecture firm, co-founded with her brilliant new husband, Sophie had much to look forward to—including a visit to the island home of her favorite singer, Jacques Brel.
For Barry Bleecker, the same trip was meant to mark a new beginning. Turning away from his dreary existence in Manhattan finance, Barry had set his sights on fine art, seeking creative inspiration on the other side of the world<|fim_middle|> are left with one common goal: to survive. Stranded hundreds of miles from civilization, on an island the size of a large city block, the two castaways must reconcile their differences and learn to draw on one another's strengths if they are to have any hope of making it home.
Told in mesmerizing prose, with charm and rhythm entirely its own, Dane Huckelbridge's Castle of Water is more than just a reimagining of the classic castaway story. It is a stirring reflection on love's restorative potential, as well as a poignant reminder that home—be it a flat in Paris, a New York apartment, or a desolate atoll a world away—is where the heart is.
DANE HUCKELBRIDGE was born and raised in the American Midwest. He holds a degree from Princeton University, and his works of fiction and essays have appeared in a variety of journals, including Tin House, Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The New Republic. Castle of Water is his first novel. Dane currently resides in Paris, France.
Praise For Castle of Water: A Novel…
"Castle of Water is a unique, inventive exploration of love, loss, and survival. The novel's two characters, lost and alone on a Polynesian island, must rely on each other when the world has forgotten all about them. Castle of Water is a compelling portrait of what it means to be rescued--both literally and figuratively—by hope, ingenuity, and love." —Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale
"Far more complex than any given deserted island tale, Dane Huckelbridge has written a moving, harrowing, and downright literary novel in which even the inevitable comes as a surprise. Castle of Water will lift spirits and break hearts. I did not want this story to end." —Michelle Gable, New York Times bestselling author of A Paris Apartment
"Brilliant, clever, riveting—pick your adjective, they all apply. But do pick up Castle of Water, just be careful when you pick it up. For Huckelbridge has spun a yarn that is sure to cost you sleep while you race to the remarkable end. It's that good." —Thomas Christopher Greene, bestselling author of The Headmaster's Wife | —just like his idol, Paul Gauguin.
But when their small plane is downed in the middle of the South Pacific, the sole survivors of the wreck | 33 |
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Our goal on each and every project is no incidents, no accidents. From our Daily Activity Hazards Analysis (DAHA) reports, to our consistently low Experience Modification Rate (EMR), to our daily site inspections, we act as stewards of safety for the benefit of our clients, our communities, and our team members.
We build to plans and specifications and to a quality that exceeds our client's expectations. Our dedication to quality results in no re-work and complete project satisfaction. For us, there is no greater reward than seeing<|fim_middle|> clients in order to select the most prequalified subcontractors for each project.
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FDA on Enforcement: Our Goal is To Help, Not Punish
By Maria Fontanazza
Over the past year and a half, much attention has been given the federal government's commitment to prioritizing prosecution of food companies that engage in criminal behavior. In some instances, this has been used as a scare tactic, shining a spotlight on the executive responsibility of company executives. Although focusing on executive liability isn't necessarily a bad thing, Stephen Ostroff, M.D., deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine at FDA, wants food manufacturers to know that FDA isn't out to get them.
During yesterday's opening keynote presentation at the 2016 Food Safety Consortium, Ostroff commented on FDA's approach to enforcement. "I often have to scratch my head as why this has been such a tremendous concern in a regulated industry…sitting at FDA, we have not had any change in our thinking and approach about liability," said Ostroff. "FDA pursues legal action against companies that are clearly negligent and clearly violating the law." He emphasized that FDA's goal moving into the FSMA compliance phase hasn't changed; it's about implementing a food safety system focused on preventive controls.
Ostroff encouraged attendees to look at the areas in which their food safety system is vulnerable, take proactive action and build redundancies into their system. "The best defense is to comply with the new requirements, and document how you are creating a food safety culture where everyone understands the expectations," he added. "If you're making a good faith attempt—our goal is to help you accomplish that goal, not to punish you for the attempts that you've made in good faith."
The deputy commissioner also commented on the agency's progress since FSMA's seven rules were finalized in May, pointing out that these rules are foundational, and additional rules are to come. These rules will address lab accreditation, traceability related to imported products and a reportable food registry tool.
"If when we visit we identify very significant food safety hazards that we think pose an imminent risk of foodborne illness, we will have to take action." – Stephen Ostroff, M.D.
Other key areas Ostroff discussed regarding agency progress and initiatives included:
Initial compliance date for FSMA Preventive Controls Rule (for large companies). FDA wants to be a partner in assisting companies with the preventive controls requirements. "That for us will require a lot of work on the part of those who are going to be conducting these inspections, but our goal is to help you and tell you in which areas you're doing quite well and in which areas you can do better," said Ostroff, adding that many of the aspects of the preventive controls rule are very similar to what many companies have already done.
Foodborne outbreaks. With several outbreaks in the 2015–2016 timeframe (ice cream–Listeriosis; cilantro–cyclospora; cucumbers–Salmonellosis; Mexican-style fast food–E.coli O26; flour–E.coli O121),<|fim_middle|> as the new Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine, Stephen Ostroff, M.D., has made one of his first official statements about food safety. Calling the FSMA final rules a paradigm shift in prevention versus response, he emphasized the importance of the implementation stage on FDA Voice, the agency's blog.
"The people of FDA, under the leadership of Michael R. Taylor, worked tirelessly to find the right intersection between science and policy; to develop innovative and practical solutions to complex challenges; and, to engage in open and meaningful discussions with the many communities within the diverse food supply system," said Ostroff in the blog.
Although industry has "miles to go" during implementation, Ostroff emphasized the behind-the-scenes work that made FSMA happen—thanking specific members of Congress, consumer activists such as STOP Foodborne Illness, public policy organizations, national associations such as the Grocery Manufacturers Association, government organizations and global regulatory counterparts.
FDA Work Begins on FSMA Implementation
Part II of Michael Taylor's speech at the Food Safety Consortium gets into what's at stake as the implementation stage of FSMA begins. "We're regulating areas we haven't regulated before," said Watch Part I of Michael Taylor's speech HERETaylor, as he acknowledged the work FDA has been doing with produce growers and the enforceable standards that will now be present on farms. He also indicated the challenges ahead in regulating imports and managing the supply chain—more than 150 countries send food products to the United States, and this continues to grow rapidly.
"We see the import aspect of implementation perhaps being the most daunting in the sense that it's really requiring us to work in completely new ways with foreign partners, with the import community, and a whole new robust toolkit…that needs to be used in a strategic new way," said Taylor. | the Inspector General expressed concern over the FDA recall process and criticized the agency for not having better defined timeframes. In response to that report, FDA implemented the SCORE (Strategic Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation) team, which guides concrete action plans for measures that the agency must take in the areas of recalls, for example. The team consists of decision makers from key operations and enforcement offices with a goal of expediting the evaluation of compliance and enforcement options. Since April, SCORE has addressed flour contaminated with peanut protein, facilities contaminated with Listeria, Salmonella in pistachios, and baby food that was not manufactured in compliance with infant formula regulations.
Antimicrobial resistance. The issue is "getting attention at the highest levels of government," said Ostroff, adding that the best way to address antimicrobial resistance is to not have to treat it in the first place—and to do this is through reducing the incidence foodborne illness. The agency is moving forward in several areas here, including addressing non-judicial use of food animals and veterinary settings; enhancing NARMS data and isolate collection; and collecting data on antimicrobial sales by species.
Attendees listen to Stephen Ostroff, M.D., deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine at FDA, give the keynote presentation at the 2016 Food Safety Consortium.
During the Town Hall part of the presentation, Ostroff was asked, with the finalization of the FSMA rules, are they cast in stone? His answer: Not necessarily. "It took five years to get in place…because we did it in a very systematic way with a lot of stakeholder input. When you put together rules that are this complicated, there's no guarantee that you got everything right," he said. "[We] have to recognize that sometimes some of the flaws don't become apparent into you implement them. You always have to be of the mindset that if everything didn't work out exactly the way things were anticipated…we always have to be open to the fact that as we move forward and implement the rules, we might have to make course corrections."
FDA's Stephen Ostroff Sounds Off on FSMA: Miles to Go
With less than a week under his belt | 450 |
Last time you bought a new shirt, did you stop and think about the environmental impact of washing that shirt? Did you know that every time you wash an article of clothing thousands of microfibers are rubbed off the article and are released into the water? If you didn't, you're probably not alone. Thankfully, researchers in the College of Natural Resources are thinking ahead for all of us about the materials that make up the clothes we wear.
Dr. Richard Venditti has partnered with Cotton Incorporated and the Australian government's Cotton Research and Development Corporation to find answers to a question you may have never thought to ask: what happens to small particles of cotton, polyester, rayon and blends that are released during the washing of our clothes and end up in the water?
The answer may surprise you. It turns out those fibers likely show up in the form of small plastic particles—called microplastics—in our air, water and food. While there's no question the durability and versatility of plastic has benefitted society, humans and other living beings suffer when it ends up in what we breathe, drink and eat.
When presenting on this topic at the 34th International Cotton Conference Bremen in 2018, Venditti explained that studies have shown wastewater treatment plants to be a source of microplastics, with sewage from laundry being one of the prime culprits.
With that in mind, he and his team simulated the laundering process to uncover what happens to the microfibers of cotton, polyester, rayon and blends in the wash and to what extent the microparticles remain in treated wastewater.
On the other hand, polyester loses the least in the laundering process, but what it does lose doesn't degrade well in the environment. Eight months into the study, microfibers of polyester had only degraded 6% and appeared to stop degrading while cotton had undergone 74% degradation and was continuing to degrade. Rayon products and blends<|fim_middle|>s; Dr. Jesse Daystar, a sustainability officer at Cotton Incorporated and NC State alumnus; Mary Ankeny, a researcher at Cotton Incorporated; and Dr. Jay Cheng, an NC State professor of Biological and Environmental Engineering.
Together, they're working toward a society that develops more biocompatible, sustainable products for the good of us all and the planet we share. | fell in between.
For Venditti and his team, the next step is taking the simulation to real aquatic environments. In the coming year, they'll look at what microparticles have degraded and which persist in lakes and ocean water; after that, they hope to focus on how cloth dyes and finishes affect fibers in the environment.
NC State's College of Natural Resources emphasizes sustainable solutions, and Venditti's research addresses the single most important topic in the textile industry today. The ability to quantify the microfibers laundering generates, understand what contributes to their generation and predict their final destination in the environment will help textile manufacturers make environmentally conscious decisions about their products.
How can we produce clothes that are biocompatible from birth to disposal?
Can we develop washing machines and dryers that do a better job of keeping mircoparticles out of wastewater?
Can we make different purchasing choices to protect the environment?
Should we wash clothes less often?
Can we recycle or find other productive ways to use discarded clothes?
This work is exciting to Venditti simply because it's so practical. No other research has left him scratching his head about the environment when doing everyday tasks like spinning out that last load of laundry. "This one hits close to home," he says.
One of the biggest challenges of the work is the natural variability that comes in a study of biological systems with living organisms. Getting neat, clean-cut data has required an extensive investment in manual data processing. Venditti credits Marielis Zambrano, a PhD student and excellent researcher, for her part in the process.
He is also quick to point out the contributions of Dr. Joel Pawlak, an associate professor in NC State's Department of Forest Biomaterial | 344 |
How Should You Manage Your Cash Flow?
As business environments become increasingly decentralised, something we are seeing more and more often is businesses empowering their employees by giving them decision-making responsibilities in regards to the finances of the business they work for.
These types of decisions may include the management of cash flow for example, where it has become common practice to shift the responsibility of this to the non-finance managers of a business, people who have little to no experience of the department. As<|fim_middle|> mismanagement. It will bear other fruits for your business too, one of which is the opportunity to free yourself up from the granular tasks and decision making which cash flow management entails. This will give you much more free time, time which could be used to focus your efforts on developing strategies which will take your company into the future.
Given the current volatility of the business world, this is exactly where your focus should be. | I'm sure you'll agree, this sounds like a risky move, especially when you consider just how tricky cash flow management can be.
Good cash flow management is all about managing your finances efficiently, while not being so efficient that the growth of a business is restricted. It's a delicate balancing act, and how well it's balanced can determine how quickly a business is able to grow, or how rapidly it shrinks. All this considered, outsourcing your cash flow management is a much safer route to take, especially if you are a business owner who has ambitions to grow the company in the future.
By outsourcing your cash flow management to a professional, you place your finances in the hands of someone who is experienced in producing efficient results, therefore reducing the risk of | 151 |
TWO BIG BASS ON WHOPPER PLO<|fim_middle|> there for the morning bite and there was a huge school of big bass feeding and blowing up on top of the water everywhere. The bass are feeding like crazy right now to fatten up for winter! We caught some GIANT bass with the the baits I picked out for this fall and winter. We almost got a 10lb bass in the boat. | PPER!!
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The water is cold, the bait is schooled up, and bass are looking for a big meal without having to exert much energy to get it. FLW Tour pro, Josh Douglas, has the bite dialed in this time of year using two of his favorite cold weather baits to get BIG bites. The paddle tail swimbait and big jig and craw trailer combination has proven to be the ticket for getting those giant cold water bass to bite. In this video, Josh breaks down everything you need to know about fishing these baits during this time of year.
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Sun Sets On U.S. Hopes At World Cup
By Harry Thompson - Editor, USA Hockey Magazine, 09/21/16, 6:00AM EDT
Team focus shifts to ending on high note vs Czech Republic
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TORONTO -- As the sun rose over the city on Wednesday morning, Team USA awoke to the realization that its tournament hopes were dashed only two games into the World Cup of Hockey.
After being defeated by Team Canada less than 12 hours earlier at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, everyone associated with the red, white and blue were left to sort through the remnants of a 4-2 loss.
"There's a lot of disappointment. You just want so much better for each other. You want to step up and play better and just add more to the game. We were never able to do that.," said captain Joe Pavelski.
"It's always tough because you know how much guys care and want it. These tournaments are way bigger than just the team. There's a lot of people who follow it and come together through the tournament so you'd like to be better for everyone."
With an offense that has not yet found its rhythm, and a relentless opponent backed by a vocal partisan crowd, the U.S. could not overcome the defending champs who punched their ticket to this weekend's semifinals.
Ryan McDonagh's goal at 4:22 of the first period gave the U.S an early lead.
It didn't take long for the Canadians to respond with two goals set 14 seconds apart. Matt Duchene scored the equalizer, sneaking behind U.S defenseman Dustin Byfuglien to tap in an easy goal off a shot-pass off the boards. And before the sellout crowd had returned to seat, Logan Couture's seemingly harmless backhander was blockered away by Quick but the rebound ricocheted in off of Corey Perry, who drove hard to the net.
"I'm still looking for us to generate offense," said head coach John Tortorella. "I think we have some good offensive players on that roster. I think we have some jam on that roster. We can play a lot of different ways. We have not played well offensively. We haven't made enough offensive plays as a group."
Heading into the game, Tortorella talked about the importance of going hard to the net and setting up shop once they got there.
"You get pucks to the net and good things happen," McDonagh said. "That's probably more of what we should've done the first couple of periods. We maybe tried to pass a little too much and in these types of games, it's not going to be pretty very often so we should have put a few more on net and drive the net like they did."
"We started out and we had good momentum and got a goal. Then they came back and took the game over," said defenseman Ryan Suter. "We just couldn't connect. We had a lot of one-and-done type of plays. We were in the offensive zone but we weren't really getting much. It just seemed like we just couldn't connect to make two plays."
With a day off before the Americans take on the Czech Republic.
"There's a lot of disappointment," McDonagh said. "You just want so much better for each other. You want to step up and play better and we were never able to do that.
"These tournaments are way bigger than just the team. There's a lot of people who follow it and come together through the tournament, so you'd like to be better for everyone. It's unfortunate because we let a lot of people down. That's what stings the most."
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Sat., Sept. 17 Team Europe Toronto (ACC) L, 0-3
Tues., Sept. 20 Canada Toronto (ACC) L, 2-4
Thurs., Sept. 22 Czech Republic Toronto (ACC) L, 3-4
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Success Factors in Balanced Scorecard Implementations - A Literature Review **
By Lueg, Rainer; Vu, Louisa
Over the past 20 years, Kaplan and Norton's (1992) Balanced Scorecard (BSC) has attracted considerable interest from academia and practice (for a general review of the BSC-literature, cf. Hoque, 2014). With the increase in popularity, the BSC has evolved from a simple performance measurement system to a strategic management system (Kaplan & Norton, 2001a). Kaplan and Norton (1996) make the normative claims that the BSC enables organizations to clarify and translate vision and strategy into measureable outputs; communicate and link strategic objectives and measures; plan, set targets, and align strategic initiatives; and enhance strategic feedback and learning. Lawson, Desroches and Hatch (2008) argue that 62% of large organizations worldwide use BSC-style practices. In the U.S., BSC adoption rates are reported to be between 40-50% (<|fim_middle|> 2018
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However, it is intriguing to notice that many organizations still have not adopted the BSC despite the ostensible benefits consulting firms like to promote. One conjecture from the contingency literature could be that these organizations see the BSC as not performance-optimal in their specific contexts and therefore do not want to use it in the first place (Chenhall, 2003). An alternative conjecture from the organizational change literature could be that many non-adopters would actually like to use the BSC, but they expect or have experienced that they do not have the necessary capabilities to implement it (Buchanan, Fitzgerald, Ketley, Gollop, Jones, Lamont, & Whitby, 2005). In this paper, we would like to understand this second conjecture better. This requires a closer look at the existing literature on the initial processes of implementations (Buchanan et al., 2005) rather than the quite different literature that assesses the fit between an already implemented BSC and the organization (Chenhall, 2003). According to Chan (2004), managers only concur that the benefits of the BSC outweigh its costs if it is implemented thoroughly. However, this implementation process is expensive, time-consuming, and subject to uncertainty. Some of the key reasons why organizations choose not to implement the BSC are inadequate information systems, organizational resistance to change, and insufficient sponsorship of the BSC by senior managers (Northcott & Taulapapa, 2012). A prerequisite for a BSC implementation is to know the critical success factors (CSFs), such as the resources needed, or the key ac- tors to involve. Thus, we pose the question: Which are the critical success factors for a successful implementation of the BSC?
In order to reach this level of understanding, we conduct a systematic literature review (Denyer & Tranfield, 2009). We specifically analyze which success factors from the general literature on organizational change have been ignored by researchers, or are seen as irrelevant in practice.
We organize our findings along the established framework on organizational change by Buchanan et al. …
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Changing job seekers into job creators
"Entrepreneurship is a career, not a plan B." This is what Terence Knott-Craig, founder of The Springboard Academy, believes. He also believes that young people are the future for growth and economic well-being in South Africa.
"Helping young people discover their purpose and encouraging them into entrepreneurial thinking is the only lasting solution to the issues of poverty, inequality and unemployment," he says.
If there is someone who knows about small business development, it is this Port Elizabeth-based businessman.
After a stint at the family-owned newspaper and printing business in Oudtshoorn and Graaff-Reinet, where he headed up the finance and admin departments, Terence went to work for the Small Business Development Corporation in 1988.
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"It was all about developing small business. I realised through all those years that small business is the answer to poverty, inequality and unemployment," he explains. "We need to create a healthy, vibrant and growing small business industry in this country."
Terence adds that when he left the company a few years ago, his main goal was to do more to help the small business owner. So, he started The Springboard Academy which aims to be an effective agent for economic growth through stimulating personal and entrepreneurial development among the youth.
"The fact is that unemployment is rampant in South Africa. People just have no idea where to start, but every person has skills. They just need to discover and develop them," he says.
The 61-year-old believes that taking stock in every business is incredibly important. "Not just physical stock, but stock of your goals and strategies to achieve them. Analysing your progress is paramount to ensuring that your business remains relevant," he explains.
Terence has been married to his wife Evadne for 36 years, and together they raised three sons. He is concerned that the current schooling system is not doing enough to develop entrepreneurs.
"That is why my target group is learners in grades 10 to 12, and interested students in university or those who have just left school," he adds.
"One of the difficulties faced by a small business owner is the lack of a management team to brainstorm and strategise for the business. This is where the role of a good mentor is crucial."
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It is a big goal, but one that he thinks is reachable.
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American Char launches food truck for the season
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DRENTHE — The "Char Wagon" is back for the season.
American Char, a popular barbecue restaurant in Drenthe, has introduced a new way to enjoy its cuisine — on the road.
"We had it last year," said owner Len Towne. "But we wanted to dial in some things. We waited<|fim_middle|> I think there's a point when everyone needs to slow it down and do it the right way."
American Char is open Tuesdays-Fridays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 9 p.m.
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The format, Towne said, fits the food.
"I think it really goes hand-in-hand with barbecue," he said. "It's a cool concept that pairs well with quick service. And I wanted a truck that personifies my service. It's always been my dream."
American Char first opened in 2014. It moved to its current location at 6394 Adams St. in 2016.
"We've been at this spot doing barbecue since then," Towne said. "Our top meats are brisket pork, chicken, wings. We make everything from scratch and our sauces are really popular."
The restaurant also specializes in brisket tacos, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, pickles and slaw.
Towne has brought his food to a variety of events since opening the truck for the season.
"We do a lot of weddings," he said. "I just did an open house this weekend. It all depends on what's going on. We've set up for businesses, personal events, graduation parties. Anywhere that people want us to serve barbecue."
The truck will be rolling through events from spring until fall. According to Towne, the focus will be on quality.
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This is a easy<|fim_middle|>ati or rice. | chicken curry recipe. There are many ways to cook an Indian chicken curry. I find this recipe very convenient, as all you need to do is blend the ingredients and cook till done. Pretty simple. The flavors are amazing too.
Heat a non stick pan, add the dry ingredients in it (without any oil) and on the lowest flame, roast them, stirring constantly. This would take a minute or so. When light brown in color, turn off the heat. Let it cool.
Yes, blend the roasted dry ingredients and the wet ingredients together until smooth. Use very little water if need be to grind them.
Heat oil in a cooking pot (non stick is best). Slowly pour the blended puree in it. Cook on a medium to high flame, till the masala gets cooked, dry and oil becomes visible on the sides. Be careful as it will spatter until l the water dries. Cover it with a steel mesh cover if you want.
Now add the salt, chili powder (if required) and the chicken pieces. Mix well and cook on a high flame in the masala till the chicken pieces get coated well. Add a cup or so of water and cook till the chicken is done. Adjust the gravy to your liking.
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There is little question that Oakley sunglasses are one of the world's most popular eyewear pieces, if not one of the world's most popular brands per se. Wherever and whenever the new line of Oakley sunglasses, trust that the window will be flooded with onlookers wanting to personally study, admire and scrutinize the franchise's sure-to-be bestseller.
But Oakley sunglasses aren't only popular with people who want protection for their eyes. Oakley sunglasses aren't only popular for athletes who need protective goggles for their chosen sports.
Oakley sunglasses are also very popular in mainstream media. Television shows, movie productions, commercials and other forms of media… these have become the domain of Oakleys for the past few decades.
Take, for example, the X-Men trilogy. There is a character in the movies named Cyclops, field leader of the X-Men and second in command, next only to the founder, Professor Charles Xavier. Cyclops was played by James Marsden. The character was a mutant whose power was a powerful optical blast which he cannot control unless his eyes were covered with ruby. Oakley created a special eyewear for the character, the X-metal/Ruby Iridium Penny. So popular was this product that replicas were made available to the public because of the huge demand. The replica, however, did not include the sideblinders which the movie version had, mainly because in reality, no one needs them since no one is a mutant, more so someone who possesses uncontrollable optical blasts.
Another superhero movie which prominently featured Oakley Sunglasses is Spider-Man 2, with Dr. Octopus wearing one of the brand's eyepieces. Also, the Blade trilogy starring Wesley Snipes had the titular character – a half-vampire who slays evil vampires – wearing a pair of Oakleys as part of his usual ensemble. The Mission: Impossible team led by Tom Cruise's character, Ethan Hawk, also wore Oakleys when in public and when at work.
Poker, a very popular "card sport" these days, require a lot of bluffing. One's eyes must be concealed to likewise conceal one's often devious intentions. Oakley itself has sponsored a popular professional player, Phil Hellmuth, who always wears his Oakley sunglasses during tours.
Motorbike racing, another sport where eye protection is essential, is home to a lot of athletes who wear Oakley sunglasses. It is common to see a pair of Oakleys on participants of the Ducati MotoGP, for example.
Oakley sunglasses have also been featured prominently in military-themed video games, particularly in Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6 and Ghost Recon series.
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Today sees the launch of A Field Guide to "Fake News" and Other Information Disorders, a new free and open access resource to help students, journalists and researchers investigate misleading content, memes, trolling and other phenomena associated with recent debates around "fake news".
The guide is the first project of the Public Data Lab, a new interdisciplinary network to facilitate research, public engagement and debate around the future of the data society – which includes researchers from several universities in Europe, including King's College London, Sciences Po Paris, Aalborg University in Copenhagen, Politecnico of Milano, INRIA, École Normale Supérieure of Lyon and the University of Amsterdam. It has been undertaken in collaboration with First Draft, an initiative dedicated to improving skills and standards in the reporting and sharing of information that emerges online, which is now based at the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
A number of universities and media organisations have been testing, using and exploring a first sample of the guide which was released in April 2017. Earlier in the year, BuzzFeed News drew on several of the methods and datasets in<|fim_middle|> School 2017. We are also in discussion with Sage about a book drawing on this project.
This entry was posted in academia, data, datajournalism, digital, digital journalism, digital methods, open access, Public Data Lab, publications, research, science and technology studies, visualisation and tagged A Field Guide to Fake News, Density Design, Digital Journalism, Digital Methods, digital methods initiative, Digital Methods Winter School 2018, École Normale Supérieure of Lyon, First Draft, King's College London, Medialab, open access, Public Data Lab, Sciences Po, Shorenstein Center, TANTLab, Techno-Anthropology. Bookmark the permalink. Comments are closed, but you can leave a trackback: Trackback URL. | the guide in order to investigate the advertising trackers used on "fake news" websites.
The guide is freely available at on the project website at fakenews.publicdatalab.org (direct PDF link here), as well as on Zenodo at doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1136271. It is released under a Creative Commons Attribution license to encourage readers to freely copy, translate, redistribute and reuse the book. A translation is underway into Japanese. All the assets necessary to translate and publish the guide in other languages are available on the Public Data Lab's GitHub page. Further details about contributing researchers, institutions and collaborators are available on the website.
The project is being launched at the Digital Methods Winter School 2018 organised by the Digital Methods Initiative at the University of Amsterdam, a year after we first started working on the project at the Winter | 181 |
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Have you ever had the impression that the lower the temperature, the greater the feeling of hunger? This is because, during the winter, the body increases its caloric expenditure to keep the body temperature stable and, consequently, asks for a greater consumption of food to balance the equation. And it is precisely for this reason that, on the coldest days of the year, it is necessary to redouble the care with food, through the ingestion of important nutrients for the maintenance of healthy food during the winter.
With the arrival of winter, the consumption of leaves and vegetables decreases. After all, salads, which are successful in the summer, no longer so easily whet the appetite or satisfy hunger. Thus, an alternative is to stew the vegetables, to consume them very warm and ensure the intake of important nutrients in everyday life! Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, chard, carrot and watercress are some of the options of leaves and vegetables that can yield delicious stews.
Enjoying seasonal fruits at room temperature, such as strawberries, oranges, apples, pears and grapes, for example, is good at any time of the day. Opting for dried, crystallized, dehydrated and freeze-dried fruits is also a good alternative not to discard your nutrients from the menu. Another suggestion is to prepare recipes with all kinds of fruits, such as this delicious whole English cake.
Winter combines with warm dishes and therefore bet on the preparation of soups, broths and creams. They can serve as a<|fim_middle|> touch of chef. Check it out! | starter or main course, according to their ingredients. How about healthy exchanges, replacing white rice and noodles with whole grains such as brown rice, millet and quinoa? In addition, it is also possible to increase the broths and creams with functional ingredients, such as chia and linseed flours. Another tip is to avoid several ingredients rich in carbohydrates, such as rice, potatoes, cassava and noodles, in the same recipe.
A drink that cannot be lacking during the winter is water, after all, with the low temperatures the body loses a lot of liquid and it is necessary to leave it always well hydrated. And when it comes to hot drinks such as coffee and tea, the suggestion is to replace refined sugar with brown sugar when it comes to sweetening. Replacing chocolate milk and chocolate milk with cocoa powder, which is much more nutritious, and a vegetable drink based on rice, oats or almonds, can make all the difference to your health and well-being.
In addition to helping to maintain regular bowel function, fibres also have the advantage of prolonging the feeling of satiety and therefore it is worth investing in the consumption of fibres during meals. A tip is to exchange the white rice for brown rice or other options such as 7 grain rice and rice with quinoa. But we also suggest splashing chia and linseed seeds in soups and broths, because in addition to being rich in fiber, they also have omega 3, which is a fatty acid with essential anti-inflammatory action in the daily diet.
Essential for vision, bone development and skin health.
Present in foods: dark green leafy vegetables such as: cabbage, spinach and broccoli; yellow-orange vegetables and fruits such as carrots, pumpkin, orange and papaya.
The vitamins of the B complex are the major responsible for the maintenance of mental health, skin, eyes and hair. The supplementation with vitamins of the B complex is very recommended for practitioners of physical activities.
Present in food: whole grain cereals, fish, corn, soybean, potato, tomato, banana, orange, leafy vegetables, among others.
It acts on the body's defense cells, strengthening the antibodies and preventing flu and colds.
Present in foods: orange, lemon, goji berry, acerola, strawberry and broccoli, cabbage and carrot.
It is an antioxidant vitamin that helps to combat free radicals and strengthens the immune system.
Present in foods: Brazil nuts, almonds and nuts, vegetable oils, dark green leaves such as rocket, cabbage, watercress and spinach.
Fundamental to blood formation, iron is a mineral that acts in the transport of oxygen to the entire human body.
Present in food: green leafy vegetables, beets, beans, lentils and whole grains such as quinoa, oats, barley and wheat.
Minerals with antioxidant power, which aid in the protection of the immune system.
Present in food: fish, whole grain cereals, beans, nuts, peanuts and pumpkin seeds.
A healthy and balanced diet is the best choice to strengthen our body's immune system. So eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals every day.
Winter also calls for special skin care. And food can be an important ally against the problems of cold.
According to the nutritionist Amanda Nogarolli, the skin has a direct relationship with cellular nutrition. That's why, by eating what it does well, we help to keep the skin beautiful and healthy all year round – especially during winter, a time that facilitates its drying and aging.
We literally feel on the skin the dry climate of winter. That's why the nutritionist Amanda helped us to prepare a list of what to eat and what to avoid for the skin to be healthy and beautiful, especially in the cold. Let's go?!
Brazil nuts, almonds and nuts: sources of vitamin E, selenium and antioxidants, important allies to maintain beautiful and healthy skin.
Red fruits, such as blackberry, strawberry, blueberry and grape: are sources of vitamins and minerals that neutralize free radicals helping to prevent skin aging.
Integral foods and fibers, such as brown rice, oats, flaxseed and quinoa: they help in the cleaning of impurities in the body – and may also reflect on the health of the skin.
Greens in general, dark green leaves such as rocket, cabbage, watercress and spinach: they are rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant vitamin, which can contribute to the improvement of cellular function.
Water, tea and juices: moisturizing the body also helps to keep the skin hydrated.
For Amanda, a diet rich in white flours and refined grains accelerates aging. "This is because the high level of blood sugar – caused by the consumption of these ingredients – interferes with the production of collagen, which is the main protein in the dermis," she says. It also warns that highly industrialized foods full of preservatives and dyes are also not good for the skin.
Among our products you will find ingredients such as Crunchy Fruits, Millet, Grain Quinoa, Amaranth, Oats and seeds of Chia and Linseed that will help you to maintain a healthy diet every day also during the winter. In addition, the Integral Gourmet line is ideal for preparing healthy and tasty dishes, with a | 1,075 |
One of the city's latest green-tech agendas is San Diego's new Car2Go program, North America's first fleet of allelectric, shared vehicles.
designated parking spaces around town).
The roomy, two-person vehicles will be available for rental by the mile, hour or day. Though rental rates are still being negotiated between city officials and Austin-based Car2Go, in Austin, rates are $12.99 per hour or $65.99 per day.
By swiping a membership card, drivers can jump inside any of the cars (locatable via cell phone or the Internet) and take one for a joy ride of<|fim_middle|>.
"For those who've chosen a more walkable, urban lifestyle, but still need a vehicle for errands, this is an ideal solution," Sanders says. | up to 84 miles (or a less joyful trek to the office), and then leave the vehicle at any legal parking space within Car2Go's service area.
The program, says Mayor Jerry Sanders, is designed to make green-friendly practices accessible to more than hard-core environmentalists | 57 |
Opal and Garnet Ring
This antique Garnet and Opal Ring features alternating bright purple-red garnets and luminescent oval opal cabochons set in 10 karat rose-y yellow gold, flanked by two rows of smaller round opals. This ring has an attractive spread across the finger and makes for a<|fim_middle|>. Metal has slight signs of oxidation, which shows the age of the ring. Common with a ring of its age. | bright statement piece. The opals display excellent play-of-color, with green, blue, violet, orange, red, and yellows. The deep purple-red color reflects beautifully next to the opals and provides the perfect pop of color for the warmer weather. Loud in color and scale, this ring has a presence. It's a gorgeous cocktail ring to that's sure to become a favorite. Wear it on its own as a statement ring or pair it with your favorite pieces.
10 karat rose-y yellow gold
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Improve Furnace Reducing Atmosphere Using Fuel Air Ratio Control
Improve Furnace Reducing Atmosphere Using Fuel/Air Ratio Control
By Bill Kirkenir and Dave Earley
The Asheville Plant, owned by Progress Energy, consists of four units that produce 700 MW near Arden, North Carolina (Figure 1). Unit 2 is a Babcock & Wilcox front-fired reheat boiler with a maximum continuous rating (MCR) steam flow<|fim_middle|>uel balancing, the remedy was simply to safely lower the O2 setpoint. With a lower O2 setpoint, pre-project NOx values were achieved, but at the new conditions there was little to no CO and acceptable amounts of O2.
Final Test Results
As part of the project follow-up, post-CCM HVT testing was conducted. Testing was performed at the same location with boiler conditions being the same (except for balanced combustion) as during the prior test in August 2007 (Table 4). Table 5 contains the post-test data comparable to that summarized in Table 3.
The primary project objectives of eliminating furnace reducing atmospheres and, thereby, tube deterioration, were not only met but exceeded. Secondary objectives that were achieved included decreased loss on ignition, efficiency improvement, and minimized boiler fouling. The furnace oxygen level through the combustion changes improved 300%. The improvements were a direct result of improving combustion by balancing coal flow and establishing uniform air/fuel ratios at each burner.
—Bill Kirkenir works at Progress Energy's Asheville Plant. Dave Earley is with Combustion Technologies Corp./AMC Power.
Posted in Coal plant Tagged Coal Power Plants,Fuel Air Ratio Control,Improve Furnace
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The gas dehydration system has been contracted for a natural gas development project in the South China Sea | of 1,378 klb/hr at 1,985 psi and 1,000F. Reheat MCR is 1,224 klb/hr at 473 psi and 1,000F. The unit's fuel-burning equipment consists of four EL-76 pulverizers, each supplying coal to a row of four burners. The boiler was built as a pressurized unit and was operated in that mode until a balanced draft conversion in 2007. A wet flue gas desulfurization (wFGD) system and selective catalytic reduction system were installed at the same time (Figure 2).
Asheville Unit 1 was the first coal-fired unit modified with an FGD (November 2005) to meet the state's Clean Smokestacks Act, which requires at least 97% of the SO2 to be removed from the stack gas. The FGD on Unit 2 was commissioned soon after Unit 1's (May 2006).
Tube Leak and Combustion Study
In August 2007, the west region general manager commissioned two teams to investigate the increase in tube leaks that had led to forced outages at the Asheville Plant. One team was to study the cause and location of the tube leaks; the other team was to study combustion and its potential contribution to the tube leaks. The combustion team reviewed data and tested pulverizers for clean and dirty air distribution as well as fineness. Additional testing involved furnace high-velocity thermocouple (HVT) traverses.
HVT testing is a labor-intensive and difficult task. Asheville's Unit 1 has only a few locations in which the 20-foot HVT probe can be safely inserted. The HVT probe was inserted into two observation doors located on the front wall. The probe was fully extended (~16 feet) with measurements taken every 2 feet as the probe was withdrawn. Temperature, O2, and CO were recorded. Table 1 summarizes the data recorded during this test. The data illustrate that there were areas of the furnace with very little O2 and high levels of CO. Table 2 illustrates the overall averages of the data collected for the entire furnace. Testing was conducted at full load under the operating conditions defined in Table 3.
Continuous Combustion Management (CCM) Project Begins
During the spring of 2008 the Continuous Combustion Management (CCM) project was developed to mitigate the low-oxygen and high-CO conditions in the furnace found by the boiler combustion study and the poor HVT results.
Progress Energy has had positive experience in installing CCM equipment at other boilers in the system. CCM consists of real-time online coal flow and burner secondary airflow, overfire airflow, and distributed control system (DCS) programming for closed loop control. Simply stated, air/fuel ratios are calculated using the individual burner airflow measurements (IBAMs) and coal flows. The average is used as a global air/fuel ratio setpoint. In closed loop control the individual air registers modulate to maintain a constant balanced air/fuel ratio at each burner. Additional upgrades at Asheville include new primary air (PA) flow elements, coal flow balancing valves, extractive CO analyzers, and the addition of two O2 analyzers for a total of four.
In addition, the CCM project modified the DCS to allow control of mass flow of air to each overfire air port as well as air/fuel ratio control of each burner. This was accomplished by utilizing the burner secondary air disks to control burner air and by controlling the coal to the burners. Also, PA measurement and control was improved to allow for better combustion. Coal velocity measurement from the continuous coal flow measurement systems was used to determine ideal primary air to feeder ratios in an effort to improve overall control.
All of the data collected from these new instruments was added to the OSIsoft's PI data historian. This data is available from any computer in the system and allows for remote monitoring by central engineers, who may not always be at the plant. Each of the specific equipment selections is discussed in more detail below.
Airflow Monitoring. Progress Energy had previously selected Air Monitor's PfFLO as its standard for real-time coal mass flow measurement. Coal measurement was installed on all 16 coal pipes (Figure 3).
Secondary Burner Airflow and OFA Flow. Air Monitor's secondary airflow devices (IBAM) were installed in each of the 16 burners. Wind tunnel testing of a full-scale model was conducted to establish accurate airflow measurements for each inner and outer swirl vane setting combination. Overfire air (OFA) IBAMs were installed in the six rear wall overfire air assemblies. The OFA registers were wind tunnel tested in the same manner as the burners (Figure 4).
Primary Airflow Monitoring. Asheville Unit 2 was converted from forced draft operation to balanced draft in 2006. As a result, the existing PA flow venturis at the inlet of the individual PA fans were unreliable. New Air Monitor PA flow pitot tubes and transmitters were installed at the PA fan discharge (Figure 5).
Coal Flow-Balancing Valves. Coal flow balancing valves supplied by Combustion Technologies were installed in the coal pipes as close to the mill discharge as physically possible. The valves are a perforated/butterfly style that promote coal particle control and dispersion without unnecessarily restricting primary air (Figure 6).
CO Analyzers.Two extractive CO analyzers supplied by Delta Instruments were installed adjacent to the permanent boiler O2 probes. The actual locations were selected following a traverse of the economizer outlet flue at various loads that identified the overall average CO and O2 reading locations.
Additional O2 Analyzers. Two Yokagowa O2 analyzers were added to the two existing Rosemount analyzers for the purpose of improving resolution and control of the overall O2.
Optimized Results
Now that the plant has a reliable and accurate primary airflow measurement along with real-time coal velocity data from each coal pipe, optimizing the mill primary air to feeder control operating curves was possible (Figure 7). Though the change illustrated in Figure 7 seems minimal, it did eliminate flame instability and layout caused by the previously unknown low combustion airflow.
Previous CCM projects within Progress Energy were focused on mill with riffle distributors. Asheville Unit 2 has four pipes leaving each of the mills. As previously noted, coal adjustment valves were installed as close as possible to the mill discharge. Although it appeared to be a simple task of balancing the coal to each pipe, that was not really the case. Traditionally, operators would close off or otherwise restrict the pipe with the most coal flow. The result should be all the other pipes increasing or, better yet, the coal moving to the lowest pipe. It was at this point in the project that we learned a lesson and began to understand the subtleties of two-phase flow.
As we began adjusting the valves based on coal mass flow, we experienced how unpredictable the results were. It wasn't until we factored in velocity that we were able to manipulate the valves to achieve an acceptable balance. The before and after velocity data illustrate the improvement in balancing mill discharge flows. (Download the pdf to see Figures 8 and 9. Figure 8 shows Asheville Unit 2 before final control adjustments; Figure 9 shows it after final control adjustments. Note in Figure 9 that the coal flow rates of each of the four mills are much closer in magnitude.
An unexpected result from the Asheville Unit 2 combustion modifications was increased NOx at comparable O2 levels from pretest conditions. These results were unexpected because with balanced fuel and air with automatic continuous air/fuel ratio control, it's reasonable to expect the NOx to decrease. After more HVT traverses were taken, a theory was formulated.
Prior to the project, with air/fuel imbalances, localized NOx (due to severe reducing atmospheres) was so low that it reduced the overall NOx to approximately. 0.36 lb/Mbtu. However, these data were taken when several areas of the furnace had O2 readings very close to zero. Because the O2 profile was made uniform from the air/f | 1,698 |
65<|fim_middle|>/7. 655 Hope residents also enjoy a concierge & security. | 5 Hope, reborn in 2009 and located in the Financial District of Downtown LA, boasts efficient and adaptable living area showcases' with floor-to-ceiling windows coated with reflective glass that invite panoramic vistas into secured and elegant loft environments. Whether entertaining guests at 655 Hope, or simply relaxing at home, take pride in the beauty of life enhanced with such high-end stainless appliances as double door refrigerators, dishwashers and dual sinks, polished granite countertops, 9 to 11 foot ceilings, glass showers, solid core entry doors, dark wood cabinetry and rich hardwood floors. A climate-controlled and sound-proofed surrounding also welcomes residents to a modernistic world from which a work or entertainment space can be artfully created; whereas, larger and more formal gatherings can unfold in the convenient Community Room.
Need a break from the workday? Take time for a private workout at the onsite Fitness Center, open 24 | 191 |
Thrissur: Never been to a Kerala toddy<|fim_middle|> appam, or poratta. | shop and enjoyed the drinks and 'touchings?' More so from those Thanneermukkam joints along the quaint old countryside by the Vembanad lake? Don't worry, that celebrated brand of ethnic dishes you get along with the ethnic alcoholic beverage in those shops of coastal Alappuzha district has reached this city, 120 km north of Thanneermukkom.
They are here as part of a festival, and hence available only for a specific time period. Take a break from the run-of-the-mill burger and noodles; instead rush to Hotel Luciya Palace here. That is, after 5.30 pm.
Of course, fish reigns the set of dishes. From karimeen (pearl-spot fish), varaal (mackerel), avoli (sailfish) and bral (striped snakehead) to pallathi (cichlid) and natholi (garlic fish), any variety of such fish exists aplenty across Kerala, but the condiments that go into them as masala make all the difference. It's here that the Thanneermukkom brand of dishes stands a cut above the rest.
The Thanneermukkom stall at Luciya sells delicacies such as burnt pearl-spot, fried mackerels, crayfish, and mussels. The famed prawns (chemmeen) come in both watery and dried form. Their masala may look the same, but the difference in the time-span for their cooking and the amount of coconut oil that goes along make defining difference in the tastes. In fact, this is the basic chemistry involved in the preparation.
Chicken is not in that much demand at Luciya, courtesy the influx of beef. The beef can be eaten even in the fried form. Only that the material, called idiyirachi, comes from the high ranges (Western Ghats) of Idukki; the cooks are also from that hilly terrain.
Then there's the special Thrissurian combo: beef, pork, raw banana, and koorka (Chinese potato). It's often served on the wedding-eves as a delicacy, but not many know its origin has been in toddy shops. Only that in such shops, the dish is hotter and is also called koorka peralan. Again, the masala's condiments matter a lot.
Vegetable curries are, predictably, unimportant. Peas and potatoes make curries for the vegetarians opting for items such as pathiri, | 518 |
Quetzalcóatl was an important god to the peoples of ancient Mexico.<|fim_middle|>atl created the humans who lived in the fifth world. To do so, he went to the underworld with his companion Xolotl, a dog-headed god, to collect bones. When he returned, he poured blood on them, and the first people of the fifth "sun" were born.
Quetzalcóatl was the 9th of the 13 gods of daytime hours. | His name means "Feathered Serpent," and he often was pictured as a snake with feathers. He sometimes appeared as a pale man with a beard. That image is one of the reasons that the Aztec people thought that the Spanish soldiers—light-skinned, bearded men—who arrived in Mexico in 1519 were representatives of the god.
Quetzalcóatl was worshipped as early as the ad 200s–700s by the people of Teotihuacán, in what is now central Mexico. At that time he was mainly a god of plants, linked to the rain god Tlaloc.
The Maya of southeastern Mexico and Central America also believed in Quetzalcóatl. They called him Kukulcán.
The Toltec people, who lived in central Mexico from the 900s to the 1100s, worshipped Quetzalcóatl as well. The Toltec made him the god of the morning and evening star (actually the planet Venus).
Quetzalcóatl was a major god for the Aztec, too. They dominated central and southern Mexico during the 1400s and 1500s. Like the Toltec, the Aztec saw Quetzalcóatl in the evening and morning star. His disappearance and reappearance in the sky represented death and rebirth. They also believed him to be the god of learning, writing, books, and the calendar. In addition, he was the protector of craftspeople, such as goldsmiths.
Quetzalcóatl sometimes became the god of wind, known as Ehécatl. To honor Ehécatl, the Aztec built round temples and monuments, which had no sharp corners to block the wind.
The Toltec said that Quetzalcóatl had once been the priest-king of Tula, the Toltec capital. They told stories of how Tezcatlipoca, the god of the night sky, had used black magic to drive Quetzalcóatl out of Tula. Quetzalcóatl then journeyed east, to the ocean, where he disappeared. It was believed that someday he would return from the east to rule again.
The Aztec believed that four "suns," or worlds, had existed before the current, fifth world. They said that Quetzalcó | 491 |
Two Woking primary schools have launched a major new initiative to boost the use of digital technology and content in their classrooms.
New Monument and Broadmere Primary and Nursery schools have entered into a professional development partnership with Discovery Education, part of Discovery Communications, and one of the UK's leading providers of digital content to schools.
The 3 year programme will see staff, pupils and even parents receive tailored training and support to increase their confidence and skills in using technology. Teachers will be trained as 'digital champions' and encouraged to use digital media right across the curriculum, while pupils will benefit from access to high quality digital resources in every lesson. The new partnership is focused on transforming the two academies into digital schools of the future, and preparing pupils for the challenges of tomorrow.
Some of the activities planned over the next 3 years include pupil workshops in digital literacy and robotics, and advanced teacher training in both maths and literacy, with a focus on using digital technologies to boost attainment in these core subjects. The schools' partnership with Discovery Education will also give pupils access to a range of cutting-edge learning resources, including the award-winning Dinosaurs Module, part of the Discovery Education Espresso service. The module, which uses stunning Discovery Channel CGI footage to bring dinosaurs into the classroom, was the winner of this year's national BETT Award for best Early Years Digital Resource.
By working in partnership with Discovery Education, teachers at New Monument and Broadmere will also benefit from membership of The Discovery Education Community, a network of education professionals who are passionate about transforming<|fim_middle|> the world through events, virtual conferences and social media. | the learning experience with digital media. The community connects members around | 12 |
I made my first trip to Sri Lanka<|fim_middle|>, before they were allowed down to the river for their twice daily bathe.\\The tour bus bumped down the pot holed road, jolting from side to side, as we narrowly missed locals in their Tuk Tuks. I wasn't sure what to expect, I'd seen wild elephants in Kenya and I'd seen elephants at the zoo and in a circus, so as always with an open mind, we collected our tickets and entered the orphanage.\\As we eagerly marched up through the park we began to see happy and contented groups of elephants. It was quite daunting really that we were able to walk so close to them but also comforting that the Mahouts were keeping a cautious eye on both us and their charges. | back in 1995, never realising then, that I would become a very frequent visitor to this wonderful country. It was October in 1995 when I joined a group of travellers on a Taste of Ceylon Tour. The itinery was varied and included historical sites, wildlife, spice gardens, local crafts, tea plantations and a well deserved rest at the beach.\\I was looking forward to it all, especially the trip to the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, which I had heard and read so much about. We were nearing the end of our cultural trip and as we left the bustling old town of Kandy, and made our way towards Colombo, I saw the sign to Pinnawela. We were aiming to get there for the feeding of the baby elephants and watch them in their home environment | 173 |
Comcast, Big Ten Network soon to join forces
03/10/2008 4:22 pm in
In a partnership that will no doubt lead to decades of Big Ten athletic domination over lesser conference specimens (right), the Big Ten Network and Comcast appear to have reached a deal. According to the Sports Business Journal, Comcast will launch the network on expanded basic throughout most of the Big Ten area, while in some areas, like Philadelphia, the channel will be available on digital basic.
While it looks like Comcast is getting the win — after all, the Big Ten Network's original pitch was that it deserved to be alongside ESPN and Comcast Sports Net as basic programming for everyone — the bottom line is that IU fans will be able to see games they've missed this year. That's no doubt a good thing, even if you're stuck paying for 12 or 14 extra channels you'll never use once.
Those of you stuck in a Comcast-only market, I'm sure you're eager to get your greasy paws on the BTN. Little do you know that all you'll really be getting, besides the games, is a mess of boring<|fim_middle|> Morris, Dave Revsine, Tim Dolan, Big Ten's Greatest Games (a feature not nearly as interesting as its name) and various women's competitions. So, you know, get hyped.
Filed to: Big Ten Network, Comcast
Miller Kopp cooks, and Indiana feasts, in 66-60 win over Rutgers
The Morning After: Penn State
Terrell Holloway seeks release from LOI | production, blue graphics, Shon | 7 |
The Swift Mission
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As a multi-wavelength mission, with a flexible Target of Opportunity programme, Swift has also made many discoveries in fields other than GRBs. Some highlights are given below.
Dust haloes in V404 Cyg
V404 Cyg is a Low Mass X-ray Binary system, which most recently went into outburst on 15th June 2015 and continued to flare intermittently in gamma-rays and X-rays for several weeks. The X-ray source eventually faded sufficiently for Swift to observe V404 Cyg in the 2-dimensional Photon Counting mode, at which point we discovered expanding rings (or haloes), caused by dust scattering along the line of sight. See this page for more details.
Tidal Disruption Events
On 28th March 2011, Swift triggered on a new gamma-ray source. This source flared in gamma-rays repeatedly over the next couple of days, showing that it was not a typical GRB. This appears to have been the discovery of the onset of a tidal disruption event, whereby a powerful jet was formed when a star fell into a massive black hole at the centre of a galaxy. See Levan et al. (2011) and Burrows et al. (2011) for more details. The figure below shows the X-ray light-curve, with the zero time corresponding to the initial trigger at 12:57:45 UT on 28th March.
Galaxies - nearby and active
Swift has observed many nearby galaxies, including Andromeda (also known as M31); the false-colour image below was created from hundreds of individual pointings, detecting more than 20,000 UV sources. UV data can be used to study star-forming regions and dust, among other things.
An all-sky hard X-ray survey is being performed by the Swift BAT (22-month catalogue), with the majority of detected sources being AGN. Fabian et al. (2009) used this sample of hard X-ray selected AGN to provide evidence for a coupling of the radiation from AGN and the<|fim_middle|>6-20 on 27th December 2004, only about a month after launch, which is the topic of Palmer et al. (2005). See also the webpage on Gamma-Ray Bursts in the Swift Era for more on magnetar research with Swift.
Last updated 2015 July 31 | surrounding gas.
Supernovae and their shock breakouts
More than 100 SNe have now been observed by Swift, detected not only in the optical/UV, but also in X-rays, allowing classification and the investigation of different light-curve shapes. The figure below shows Swift UVOT Optical and UV (left and middle) and XRT (right) images of SN 2006X.
While observing SN 2007uy in the galaxy NGC 2770, Swift detected a new, bright X-ray transient in the same galaxy, lasting just a few hundred seconds - see figure below; this object was found to be associated with another supernova, SN 2008D. Astronomers had long thought that the shock breakout produced when a supernova is formed should produce bright X-ray emission with a duration of a few minutes - but this was the first time the event had actually been observed. See Soderberg et al. (2008) for more information.
Large amplitude variability in nova X-ray light-curves
In 2006, the recurrent nova RS Oph went into outburst. Swift began a detailed monitoring campaign, which revealed astonishing variability in the soft X-ray emission at the start of the so-called "supersoft phase". The details of the RS Oph data are presented by Osborne et al. (2011). Although RS Oph was the first nova to be followed in such detail by Swift, it has not been the last, and other novae have shown similar large amplitude variations, including KT Eri, V458 Vul and V2491 Cyg.
Magnetars
Soft Gamma-Ray Repeaters (SGRs) are a type of magnetar - an object powered by a very strong magnetic field. SGRs sometimes produce a series of short gamma-ray/X-ray flares, events which can and do trigger Swift; Swift has also detected previously unknown SGRs. However, much more rarely, an SGR can emit a giant flare, with an energy about a thousand times higher than these "normal" bursts. Swift detected such a flare from SGR 180 | 452 |
Гри́ли () — город в штате Колорадо (США), административный центр округа Уэлд.
Описание
Площадь города составляет 77,7 км², из которых 0,2 км² занимают открытые водные пространства. Вплотную с юга к Грили примыкают города Эванс (Evans) и Гарден-Сити (Garden City), из-за чего многие ошибочно называют эту агломерацию одним именем Грили. Через город протекают реки Саут-Платт и Кэш-Лэ-Пудр (). В Гарден-Сити пересекаются крупные автомагистрали и . Максимальная зафиксированная температура воздуха в городе составила +41°С в июле, минимальная — -32°С в январе<ref>Климат Грили (1971-2000) на сайте cdo.ncdc.noaa.gov</ref>. В Грили расположен один из крупнейших вузов страны — Университет Северного Колорадо ().
История
Колония Союза () под именем Грили появилась на месте будущего города в 1869 году, имя своё получила в честь журналиста и политика Горация Грили. Колония была основана журналистом Натаном Микером () как экспериментальная утопическая коммуна, «основанная на воздержании, религиозности, сельском хозяйстве, образовании и семейных ценностях». 15 ноября 1885 года Грили получил статус города (city).
Демография
Население
1870 год — 480 жителей
1880 — 1297
1886 — 2177
1890 — 2395
1900 — 3023
1910 — 8179
1920 — 10 958
1930 — 12 203
1940 — 15 995
1950 —<|fim_middle|>равоохранение и пр. на сайте city-data.com
Грили на сайте epodunk.com
История Грили для детей на сайте greeleyhistory.org
Грили на сайте geonames.usgs.gov
The Tribune — городская газета
Окружные центры Колорадо | 20 354
1960 — 26 314
1970 — 38 902
1980 — 53 006
1990 — 60 536
2000 — 76 930
2010 — 92 889.
Знаменитые уроженцы См. категорию «Родившиеся в Грили»
Примечания
Ссылки
Официальный сайт города
История Грили на официальном сайте города
Грили: экономика, демография, преступность, зд | 167 |
Annual survey allows Oahu residents to express opinion on city operations
Any resident over the age of 18 is eligible.
Tuesday, November 26th 2019, 6:12 PM HST by Nicole Tam
It's a survey the city auditor<|fim_middle|> be published next March before the council discuss its budget.
You can take the survey here. | hopes will make a difference.
"It's a worthwhile investment for citizens to take that time and give their feedback to policy makers and decision makers in the city," Troy Shimasaki, Office of the City Auditor, said.
Any resident over the age of 18 is eligible. Only a random group of people were selected for a mail-in version previously.
"Hopefully that kind of feedback can help the various departments realign and reassess what they're doing and try to address what the citizens say are important to them," Shimasaki said.
This year's survey also has questions related to current issues happening in the city like street repairs, the impact of rail and feedback on the bulky trash program. The auditor's office compiles a report once the results are in.
Last year, there was support for lifeguards, emergency medical services and fire prevention education. There was also concerns.
"The overall feeling of safety here in Honolulu and the perception of Honolulu as either a place to live or to visit as well as sidewalk maintenance, street lighting and building code enforcement," Shimasaki said.
The auditor believes the results can help lawmakers in budget planning and creating policy. Honolulu City Council member Kymberly Marcos Pine says previous findings enforce what's important to the community. She hopes there will be more feedback this year.
"Definitely opening up the survey in this fashion will allow more people to participate who can't otherwise do in-person conversations," she said.
The questionnaire is available until December 31st. Results are expected to | 307 |
After some trial and error, I was able to successfully combine Treasures with the D5. I teach 3rd, but the format isn't all that different from 1st. I love seeing how you spice Treasures up! Hard to believe you've finished 10 days. We don't even start school for another<|fim_middle|> way you introduce your rules! | 9. Glad it's going well.
It's so nice to hear all is going well!! I wish a was a kid in your class! I'd be having so much fun!!
What is Jitter Juice? Can you give some info on it? Sounds fun!!!
I love how you let your kids "bedazzle" their poetry journals. I've pinned your great idea!!
Love everything you did the first week!! Your students are blessed to have you as their teacher!!
We read for 7 minutes yesterday and I was so very excited! It was our 6th day of school/5th day of Daily 5. I'm doing the I PICK lesson today! Sounds like things are going great in your room! I hope it stays that way!
Yay for one week down-you make everything fun for your firsties!So excited to use your Jitter Juice activities with my second graders!
So excited to hear about your Daily 5 kick off, Abby! I'm looking forward to trying it in my classroom this year for the first time! Love your blog 🙂 Thanks for inspiring me!!
what about your other blog? I love babbling' abby.
I am implementing daily 5 and cafe this year! And after a few days I feel like I am finally getting the hang of it 🙂 and I think I've figured out how to incorporate our basal as well! Is this your first year doing daily 5/cafe??
Thanks again for a fantabulous blog!
Do you know anyone that has cute social studies and science picture word cards for word walls? I know this has nothing to do with your post, but I have been searching everywhere!
Hi Abby! I just wanted to let you know that you're one of my Top 10 blogs!
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Can't wait to do this activity on Tuesday…my first day with my kiddos!
You are on my Top 10 Teaching Blogs list!
Thanks for everything you share! I use so many of your ideas even though I teach third!
Hey Abby! Just wanted to thank you for a fun-filled back to school week! Your "Fun with Firsties" activities were engaging and exciting to teach. My students loved "Jitter Juice" and are still talking about it! What's funny is that there were at least 5 other classrooms at my school that made Jitter Juice. You have wonderful ideas and products. Thanks for offering them so others can touch the lives of their students. Your impact on children and their education is far-reaching! Check out my back to school post where I celebrate some of these activities.
I love how you introduced your rules!!
Definitely going to pin it :).
Your class sound like tons of fun! What wonderful activities. Love the journals and jitter juice, and the | 572 |
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It seems to me that if<|fim_middle|> away from a session with P'taah, knowing that I have spoken to a wise and eternal angel, with lots of humor and lots of light.
Beautifully written Dennis - I take with me the oneness you expressed and the joinging and sharing of us all. Thank you so much! | we were able to communicate with Ptaah over Skype then we could avoid these very expensive fees you charge to speak with him.
How can the charges be so much if he's positive energy and wanting to help us? Why the whole money thing? And why only through you?
Why did you delete my last comments? Will these questions be answered or will this be deleted too?
Do I have to pay money first to even have a question answered ? Do you not talk to people or answer their questions without getting paid up front?
Can someone please reply to me on this message board? Thank you.
I have read Ptaah's book "An act of faith" and I thought it was great! I have now ordered Ptaah's other book "transformation of the species" and I greatly look forward to reading it when it arrives. I can't wait!
One of Ptaah's comments that is always in the back of my mind lately is "what you are is truly wonderous beloved!".
A truly wonderful statement I think!
I just wanted to say that I am making good progress in understanding and knowing. What is knowing?
I read somewhere that we know our name. And when we get up to walk across the room we Know how to walk without thinking "now I must put one foot down and then stretch my leg out..." etc. Right?
So when we know we are Love or we know that the Universe is a safe place....it is like knowing our name, or knowing how to walk. There is no question, no hesitation, no wondering.
There really is no evil. There is but a misperception about the nature of Reality.
And Everyone is Special - there are no Last Places.
So welcome here and don't be a stranger.
Where ? appears it should read 'ff' or just 'f'. An odd script was used which was not recognised by this board.
Hello there my other selves how are we today??
And a Separation Sociology produces a Separation Pathology. That is, pathological behaviors of self-destruction, engaged in individually and collectively, and producing su?ering, con?ict, violence, and death by our own hands—as evidenced everywhere on our planet throughout human history.
Only when our Separation Theology is replaced by a Oneness Theology will our pathology be healed. We have been di?erentiated from God, but not separated from God, even as your ?ngers are di?erentiated but not separated from your hand. We must come to understand that all of life is One. This is the ?rst step. It is the jumping-o? point. It is the beginning of the end of how things now are. It is the start of a new creation, of a new tomorrow. It is the New Cultural Story of Humanity.
Oneness is not a characteristic of life. Life is a characteristic of Oneness. This is what we have not understood about our existence on the Earth, the understanding of which would change everything.
Life is the expression of Oneness Itself. God is the expression of Life Itself. God and Life are One. You are a part of Life. You do not and cannot stand outside of it. Therefore you are a part of God. It is a circle.
Me here:-- An interesting way of putting things I think.
' All my life's a circle from morning 'till sundown'.
The day they were singing about could be construed as our life this lifetime or indeed all of our life, which is eternal.
It gives some insight into how to understand Oneness.
What does P'Taah reveal about this aspect of our existence? ( He needs to be acknowledged as the one who got me thinking about the ocean etc and I an sure he has mentioned it somewhere).
Could those in the know here please share their knowledge.
Sorry, I just now noticed both your replies to me!
Thanks a lot for all that advice! I will take it all into consideration.
Thanks a lot for that advice and also thanks a lot for sharing your experience with Ptaah with me!
I think the best thing to do before I have a private session with Ptaah is to write down a list of the most important questions I would like to ask him. That way I won't forget anything.
I hope the great all knowing Ptaah won't get bored when he reads my mind because I am not that bright and I also have many trivial problems that I think most people would find boring.
I wanted to let you know that the session you have with Ptaah will be the most amazing thing you ever experience. Ptaah is a being of absolute UNCONDITIONAL Love. This is something none of us experience on this plane of reality.
Yes, Ptaah knows your heart. However, it is important for You that you state a question or a yearning, no matter how small. Sometimes the smallest things are really most important to our well-being and relationships with others. So I would not hesitate to ask whatever you want.
So go for it. Yes, it is scary as anything new and untried is. It is only now after many years of reading and enjoying conversations with Ptaah that I am not so afraid.
the fear is for me appearing to be "stupid" or "unspiritual" or some such notion. related to my experience with past Church members I think.
You will be amazed that nothing like this takes place.
I agree with Chris. Go for it.
I found P'Taah very understanding and helpful. It was a real adventure. Yes, I was nervous and it came across in the recording, but P'taah gets where you are and even if you ask the 'wrong'(there is really no wrong, but you get what I mean)question, he will answer what is in your heart, which can be a rather intimidating, but oh so enlightening.
I've had many conversations and sessions with P'taah, and I wouldn't worry about what to ask him, or how to be with him, or any of this. With my very first session with him, I made a list during the week beforehand of the questions I wanted to cover - most of them personal, some of them of a more "cosmic" nature - and it is a wonderful experience. I was a bit nervous, if I recall, but after a while that settled down. Just be guided by the love within you, and you will probably enjoy the process quite a bit. I always come | 1,331 |
OTTAWA, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 – The federal budget offers a broad range of initiatives to help Canadians achieve a better future but it could do more to meet immediate challenges faced in keeping Canada<|fim_middle|> certification programs. | competitive, according to the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada).
While the fiscal blueprint does not pledge an extensive tax review, it does note that Finance Canada will conduct a detailed analysis of the U.S. federal tax reforms to assess any potential impacts on Canada. "This is an issue of immediate importance and more information on how this analysis will be carried out is needed," says Ball.
Among the budget measures is a new approach relating to passive income for private corporations. Under the proposal, if a corporation and its associated corporations earn more than $50,000 of passive investment income in a given year, the amount of income eligible for the small business tax rate will be reduced.
"The new plan is much simpler than what was originally proposed, and the government deserves credit for listening to Canadians," says Ball. "We still firmly believe that the best approach to deal with Canada's tax system is not to assess proposals in isolation, but as part of a comprehensive review," stresses Ball.
In addition, there is still no timeline to bring the annual federal budget back into balance. CPA Canada believes the country needs a plan for fiscal stability - one that establishes a target date for a return to balanced budgets over the medium term.
CPA Canada welcomes the focus on those areas and tonight will make available a more detailed budget analysis document HERE.
Please click HERE to download CPA Canada's 2018 Federal Budget Brief.
The new Canadian designation, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), is now used by Canada's accounting profession across the country. The profession's national body, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), is one of the largest in the world with more than 210,000 members, both at home and abroad.
The Canadian CPA was created with the unification of three legacy accounting designations (CA, CGA and CMA). CPAs are valued for their financial and tax expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, management skills and leadership.
CPA Canada conducts research into current and emerging business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government.
CPA Canada also issues guidance and thought leadership on a variety of technical matters, publishes professional literature and develops education and professional | 461 |
Under Armour Just Dropped a Fresh New Colorway of Cam Newton's C1N Sneaker
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Just as you thought football season couldn't get any better, Under Armour just debuted the latest colorway of Cam Newton's lifestyle sneaker, the C1N.<|fim_middle|>'m always online.
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Style 1 hour ago | Each of Newton's sneakers carries a personal story with them. The first release, the all-red "Hometown" colorway, marked Newton's foray into Under Armour's lifestyle sneakers category. Paying respects to the quarterback's hometown of Atlanta, the monotone red upper and sole is hit with gold accents, infusing a slight pop of elegance into the minimally-designed kicks.
The next colorway, nicknamed the "Chairman," is inspired by Newton's love of Frank Sinatra as well as the colors of his team, the Carolina Panthers. The predominantly gray upper is made of a combination of materials to ensure a comfortable sock-like fit, with an elastic strap at the heel and on the forefoot to reinforce the sneaker.
The black, blue and silver palette is a modern colorway that represents Newton's commitment to the city of Charlotte and his wish to leave a lasting impact on the city.
Known for his sense of style that takes elements of classic menswear with his own signature touch, the electric blue lining and gel-like heel contrasts reflect Newton's similarly electrifying personality and on-the-field talent.
You'll be able to pick up the "Chairman" C1N today for $120 through Under Armour's website as well as select retailers where Under Armour is sold.
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Hertfordshire university celebrates World Space Week
Nina Morgan
Published: 9:37 AM October 5, 2015 Updated: 8:34 PM November 3, 2020
Dr Mark Gallaway is keen to encourage others to look to the skies. - Credit: Archant
A university has is hoping to inspire people to look at the stars as World Space Week launches today.
Astronomer Dr Mark Gallaway, who is the lead at the University of Hertfordshire's Bayfordbury Observatory, wants to encourage<|fim_middle|> 10 there is space or dinosaurs, and you can do astronomy at home.
"Most of them won't stay in astronomy and that's fine, but it gives them the enquiring scientific mind - so when they go onto other things that remains."
And amateurs can still find undiscovered planets and stars with the right equipment, something that sets astronomy apart from other disciplines.
In a bid to try and encourage an interest in astronomy the observatory hosts open evenings where visitors will be able to see the university's eight telescopes that can scour the sky for stars.
*For more information, see the Welwyn Hatfield Times newspaper. | more youngsters to take up astronomy.
He said: "Astronomy is one of the most accessible sciences, it is one that can really get kids into science.
"It is the default science gateway for kids, basically when you are | 46 |
How do you picture the Transfiguration of the Lord? Have you ever imagined being included along with Peter, James, and John to accompany Jesus up the mountain that day? No way could they have predicted what was going to happen! And yet, there they were. To see Moses and Elijah talking to Jesus, to see the face of Jesus shining like the sun and fully bathed in light, and to hear God's voice from<|fim_middle|> here—exactly where I am, exactly as I am. | the cloud declare how pleased He was with Jesus, His beloved Son must have been something. It must have been life altering. And yet, these are same three guys Jesus kept close to Him while pouring out His heart in the Garden of Gethsemane, the same three guys who couldn't keep their eyes open.
That combination makes the exhortation in today's Second Reading attributed to Peter incredibly powerful and reassuring. Gone is the sleeping Peter, the one who shielded his eyes when the cloud of the Almighty surrounded him, the one who was so confused he thought three tents should be pitched to contain Jesus, Moses and Elijah. Anticipating his death, Peter wrote with powerful authenticity and urgency meant to convince his listeners. He confidently declared, to those who doubted the fullness of Jesus' identity, that Jesus is indeed our King and will return. With God's constant grace Peter gathered everything from his life, including and especially the bright light, the sleeping and betrayal, and all that followed, because all were integral to his proclamation, the story of his life and witness to Jesus Christ.
Filling the seats of the rows of chairs in our PLC are individuals, young and old, each with our own life story. How deeply do we see into what is right in front of our face? In our tiredness, fear, confusion, or alienation from self and others do we miss the manifestation of God present in our home, the white light visible on vacation, the voice of God coming from the person in the seat right next to us? Or do we notice the fullness of our life, what we are called to, and the joy of being able to witness authentically our love and belief in the Son of God?
In the economy of salvation through Jesus Christ nothing is wasted. Even if at times we want to make tents, fall asleep and shield our eyes, with God's grace, like Peter, we find how the pieces that seemed disparate, that we may have wanted to pretend don't exist, actually fit together. Our bright moments of faithfulness, certainty, joy, and success AND our dark moments of doubt, sadness, loss and failure are meant to be gathered up, because they are all indispensable to a full telling of our story, our full authentic and powerful witness to Jesus Christ. The very story I, in my seat in the PLC, on vacation, or at home, is meant to tell. Lord it is indeed good that I am | 499 |
Is a Hand Quilting Business Worth It?
I have a request to hand quilt and I have no idea how to determine what to charge. Could you help me out with the guidelines? I do hand quilting on my own quilts and people tell me I do a good job and they want me to do their quilts. Any information would be appreciated. I'm thinking about doing hand quilting as a business if it will be worth it. It takes a lot of time and I don't think people realize it.
The most important thing that you can do is to try to figure out how long it will take you to do a quilt of a certain size, figure out how much you would like to make per hour, and multiply that out. This will give you an idea of whether or not the process will be worthwhile for you.
Once you have a basic idea of how much you would like to charge, you can see if<|fim_middle|> these treasures, it is worth every stitched finger you suffered in making it.
I charge 10 cents a square inch plus cost for my quilts. People usually are delighted with the quilt. I suppose I'm under pricing, but the way I enjoy and the speed I quilt, it is enough. | your potential customers are willing to pay. Sometimes, it can be more difficult dealing with friends because they might think your time is not as valuable, especially if you're just starting out. But, if you want to try quilting as a real business, you need to make sure you are getting paid for your valuable time.
One of the best ways you can let people know the value of your service is to tell them exactly what goes into hand quilting their quilt tops. Explain how long it takes, the number of stitches per inch, the quality of the thread, and the intricacy of the patterns. All of this will help convince your potential customers that they will be getting a finished quilt that will become a treasured heirloom for their family for generations to come.
Hope this helps, and good luck with your new quilting business.
If you have any questions about your quilting business – whether just starting out or looking for a boost with some solid marketing or business advice – feel free to send me an email at chuck@quiltingbusiness.com.
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Hand Quilting is an art form and many people do not realize the time involved. We have a Mennonite group in my a area and they have used the thread by the yard pricing for years. They work really faat and to compete with them is really difficult. I have done a few hand quilted pieces for friends and as you have stated they think you should do them a favor and reduce the price. Stand firm and if they truly want a hand quilted quilt they will come around. Thank You for having this question posed and the sources for the pricing.
I have just recently started setting up my website. I had sold on E-Bay for a number of years,but to sell the way I wanted to, it was too expensive.
Yes, I truly agree with you that Hand Quilting is an art form and does take a lot of time. But when you see the surprise and pleasure of one | 461 |
This is a story that<|fim_middle|> scream. He was barefoot and shirtless. Every part of him exposed was covered with boils some of which had burst releasing a thick white fluid which had pooled on the floor around him. Captain Hernandez looked at the priest. "Que paso aqui?" Father Gonzolo began to pray. | has come to me in my dreams. I am a natural confabulator and I hope you enjoy my work in progress. My hope to entertain and intrigue with a touch of wit. Bon Appetit.
The strong waves crashed against the surf.
Rushing water slowly rolled in a large vessel unmanned.
Stuck in the sand dunes the rocking of the thrashing water pushed it further and further on to shore. The ship resisted, the booming sounds of the creaking hull matched the deafening torrents.
A figurehead of a large woman with wings, her arms outstretched, enhanced the eerie scene. At first glance the breathtaking allure of exquisite detail enchanted everyone who set eyes upon her. The hand carved statue would initially invoke awe and then fear since her Master was well known for his ruthlessness as he set to conquer everything in his path.
This day she floats above the surf pleading among the thickness of the swirling fog. Through the thunderous rain it appeared to be a ghost ship.
The men were moving sluggishly towards the shore before dawn. They wanted to begin their work early setting traps and casting the nets needed to catch this evening's meal as the sun rose. This new encampment was close to the ocean, thank god. The strong breeze made sleep tolerable in this balmy heat, but the sixty odd days at sea had left them weary.
The fishermen crossed themselves when they saw her break through the heavy rain. The beautiful woman with the golden hair was suspended in the air untethered. The down pour occluded their vision and all they saw was her pale skin and haunted eyes. This made them cry out in fear. They dropped their gear and ran back to the village praying that this was not an omen.
He had been aroused from a deep sleep and had barely been given a moment to put on his boots. The men had been yelling outside the shelter some nonsense about seeing a fantasma coming out of the sea.
The Captain had sent Father ahead hoping that he could ease the superstition.
He also needed a reliable account of what the fishermen had seen and he trusted Padre Gonzolo.
"Alerjarse!" Father Gonzolo could barely hear himself speak through the storm. He was rapidly wiping his eyes trying to focus on what had caused so much panic but the heavy rains were relentless.
The men started to move back as the volume increased. The sound was strong. Thunderous, cracking tore through the air with powerful intensity. They covered their ears in an attempt to block out the uproarious crepitation and as they stepped backward some of them fell and began scrabbling away.
The fore mast came crashing onto the sand inches from Father Gonzolo's feet. He closed his eyes expecting the fore top castle to strike him down but after a few seconds he knew he had been spared. He turned and quickly started pushing the men back yelling at them to move. The wet sand made it impossible to escape quickly. Some of the men had already reached the backshore and had stopped to turn around and face the water once again.
As first light peered over the horizon the outline of the large ship was now clear. She sat on the shore leaning dangerously on her side. Her sails flapped in the wind, torn and ragged.
Many of the men had already run off but a few had stayed with Father Gonzolo. They stared at her expectantly as if waiting for someone to disembark. A survivor perhaps, however unlikely, needing help or worse an enemy had found their camp. Either way they waited.
When Father was satisfied he ordered the men to return with him back to the encampment. He asked two of the men to stand watch in case they were wrong.
Captain Hernandez was taking his time getting dressed. He could hear the commotion that was going on outside. His dreams had been riddled with swimming serpents and black water and he was not looking forward to bad news.
When he exited his tent the men immediately stopped talking. His fair complexion collided with his long black hair and dark eyes. His sharp features made him appear as if he was in a permanent scowl. He stood 6ft. 6 inches tall towering over many of his men.
He didn't speak he was waiting for Father Gonzolo to report, he had expected him here and now he wondered if he had exited his sanctuary too soon.
He searched the faces of the men in front of him to see if there was one that might give him a fair account of what was going on but quickly decided against it. He has no patience for rumor or speculation. He turned to reenter his tent when he heard Father Gonzolo calling to him.
By the time they had suited up in armor and gathered some equipment to head back out to the ship the rain had subsided.
The two men left standing guard reported no movement but the Captain ordered the foot soldiers to advance with caution anyway.
Once aboard they spread out in search of any crew. The Mary Isabelle was abandoned. "Ver si hay cualquier suministro" The Captain ordered.
Some of the men began looking for supplies that they could salvage and take back to camp the rest of them accompanied the Captain.
Father Gonzonlo skin began to crawl the moment he set foot on the main deck. As they moved further and further into the ship his apprehension deepened into dread.
The ships sideways angle made it difficult to descend. Odd shadows and strange noises came from every corner. With their swords out in front of them the men kept turning to face the Captain as if they were hoping he would cease moving forward.
The familiar scent of decaying flesh started to fill the narrow hall. Father Gonzolo could feel his heart pounding in his chest. It filled his ears and made him catch his breath. He put his hand on Captain Hernandez shoulder but the Captain kept moving forward. When they moved below the officer's quarters everyone stopped.
Attached to the steering was a man. His hands were tied so securely to the whipstaff that they had turned black, his fingers withered and useless. His legs were stretched out and secured to the beams along the side walls. His eye sockets were large empty holes and his mouth was frozen open in a perpetual | 1,256 |
New News Old News
New Pioneertown Column By Honey Fellers
Post author By The Desert Star
A Weekly Feature to Be Titled 'Star Beams'
by Honey Fellers
We are happy to announce the opening of a new business on Mane Street in Pioneertown.
Vernon and Blackie'5 Meat Ball Corral. Located just West of the Red Dog Cafe. Welcome to the new owners, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson.
The Businessmen's Association, with the help of John 'Scotty' Watt are giving the village a "face—lift."' Mane st. has been opened<|fim_middle|> the light now that he has liquor.
He and his partner, Chet Lernpke are doing Very well.
Honey Fellers, in her Real Estate Office has worked hard to earn her reputation; "She'll tell you the truth, even if it hurts!" We are justly proud of our own little post office and its postmistress, Hester Downing.
And, down the wide unpaved street is the Townhouse.
Managers have come and gone, but it stays open, and now under the capable and pleasant management of Ida Skare, an old-timer here. Now, we have three new businesses opening soon. "Vernon and Blackie's Meat Ball Corral, next to the Red Dog, opening on April 6th. At the rodeo grounds, Willie Benoit says he will soon have several good riding horses for hire. And the ~ old land office is being readied for K. T. Belcher, who will manage the new subdivision just beyond the Pioneertown Village.
And so we go along in our slow but sure way. A little progress here, a little improvement there. And — you know what, people? Well, one of these fine days we are going to show you a thing or two! In the mean time; Yucca Valley, we salute you, and we wish you well. You and the new addition to your family, The Desert Star. Long may it shine!
Download PDF of Apr. 3, 1957
The Desert Star Newspaper Page
← PIONEER SPRINGS OPEN → The Indianapolis Star – Tue Jul 30 1957 | to traffic, and old movie sets along with rubbish which has otherwise cluttered our otherwise pretty street, is being removed.
Community Church has services each Sunday at eleven. All are welcome. New seats have recently been added.
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Althoff's mother. "Grandma" to all who knew her, had made many trips to the desert. though she was almost ninety years old. We extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Althoff.
Kathy Newton spent the weekend visiting in Pioneertown. She is now making her home in Bellflower.
Alice and Shorty Cresswell spent the weekend with her parents, Lil and Tomrny Thompson.
Al Little and family weekended at the Townhouse.
Marjorie and Gordon Sando came up from Hollywood to visit with the Bill Bridges.
Marge and Ray White were in town over the weekend taking care of business.
Willie Benoit, new owners of the corral and rodeo grounds says he will soon have several very good riding horses for rent.
Russ Hayden spent several days here making plans for the shooting of his new TV series. Russ had to fly to New York for a conference with sponsors and expects to return to begin work shortly.
It has been rumored that "Flying A" will be coming in soon to make several feature pictures along with their usual TV's.
Mr. and Mrs. Nobel Olson of Corona came to the desert this weekend to see their friends, the Ole Skares and to make excursions into the hills to see the spring flowers.
Tony and Angie Caliguire spent Saturday and Sunday roaming the hills to take pictures of the flowers now starting to bloom. Tony reports that he has some very unusual photos of flowers never seen by him before, though this has been his hobby for years.
In another two weeks our flowers of the desert should be at the peak of blooming, and it is a most wonderful sight, well worth a week end of seeking them.
Pioneertown, — "Where the Old West Lives Again" — home of the westerns, got off to a terrific start in 1947. Hundreds of southern Californians flocked weekly to this "Wild and Wooly" Town. To the dances with big name western bands-
To free barbecues, to rodeos with star riders, to see movie stars?
To us at that time, Yucca Valley was only a spot on the Highway where we had to turn up a rough, winding road to our beloved hills.
And why then. since our little sister city, Yucca Valley has grown and prospered, why have we been left behind in the race, left at the post. actually for we are just where We were those ten long years ago'! Well, my friends, that is a moot question,and one that has as many answers as people answering,—and probable all of them wrong. But be that as it may.
There are a small band of us who have stayed on, struggling and hoping. There's smiling Frank Gee at his Golden Stallion, the restaurant beautiful. And his American-Chinese dishes as famous as his smile.
There's Lil and Tommy Thompson who have had their share of troubles and worries, but still going on being loyal !and Working hard for their business and for the town. And "Jonsey", at the Red Dog Cafe, who is beginning to see | 696 |
This is part 2 of a special 2-part episode featuring Olivia Vavroch, a Portland-based artist who works with a variety of media, including stained glass. She also teaches art classes and sings with The Purple Herons, as well as doing a duet with me in the studio!
This episode was intended to be an hour long, but we had such a good conversation that it takes two episodes to cover it. We talk about art, technology, The Rocky Horror Picture Show<|fim_middle|> special piece commissioned by a friend of hers for a newly-married couple that's going through a lot of hardship. But they never saw the finished artwork because it was stolen from their doorstep shortly after it was delivered! We are asking for your help to spread the word about this story along with photos of the finished piece (below) in an effort to help it find its way home. If you have any information about this piece, please email me and I will pass it along to Olivia.
The Missing Glass Art – Please help us recover this!
Which Number is Larger 5 or 4 ? | and much more, including asking for your help in recovering a stolen piece of stained glass art.
Olivia created a | 23 |
Introducing the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. With fewer than 3,000 miles on the odometer, this 4 door sport utility vehicle prioritizes comfort, safety and convenience. Under the hood you'll find a 4 cylinder engine with more than 150 horsepower, and for added security, dynamic Stability Control supplements the drivetrain. It distinguishes itself from the competition with features such as: front bucket seats, automatic temperature control, fully automatic headlights, power door mirrors, lane departure warning<|fim_middle|>. Our sales staff will help you find the vehicle that you've been searching for. We'd be happy to answer any questions that you may have. Stop in and take a test drive! | , rear wipers, and cruise control. Premium sound drives 6 speakers, providing you and your passengers a sensational audio experience. Toyota ensures the safety and security of its passengers with equipment such as: dual front impact airbags with occupant sensing airbag, head curtain airbags, traction control, brake assist, ignition disabling, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS. When road conditions become unpredictable, rely on all wheel drive to maintain outstanding control | 90 |
Spec<|fim_middle|> we had was of use to the children. | savers in Middlesbrough took part in the town's The Big Skills Event on Wednesday 8 October.
Store director, David Stockton, and general manager, Debi Ramshaw, were on hand to talk to the 1,300 school children and parents about careers with Specsavers.
Teesside teenagers attended the event to meet with a variety of exhibitors and industry experts to discuss their employment or education path.
David Stockton, director of Specsavers in Middlesbrough said: 'This event has been extremely popular with teenagers in the region since it began a few years ago.
'This can be a very confusing time for youngsters deciding what the next step for them is. It is important that we support them and give as much information to them as we can so they can make a decision they are happy with.
'This is the largest impartial careers event in Middlesbrough and I hope the information | 188 |
I know I owe a couple of race reports, however let's ignore the triathlons for a moment and reflect on this year's inaugural Aberdeen Assault.
I posted about it previously — as is usually the case with LGC events, the route was carefully thought-out, considered in detail and ridden in advance to ensure it would be enjoyable, pleasant and practical.
I arrived at Kirkcaldy station on my recently polished Pinarello (that's not a euphemism), where I met with my two intrepid companions, M & V. They admired my bike (who wouldn't?) while I availed myself of the facilities in the Platform 1 waiting room, knowing that all the coffee I'd been drinking that day would mean I was going to be counting the miles to the next set.
It was M's first night ride, first century, first ride on a new saddle. It was V's first overnight century. It was my first ride of more than 30 miles in about 3 years. What could possibly go wrong?
Not much, as it happens. M & V showed an odd lack of desire to stop at The Ceres Inn for a wee dram, even though it was a beautiful evening and the beer garden looked friendly. (Can any Dumb Runners imagine not stopping at the Kirkhouse? It would be weird and wrong.) Dura Den was interesting — it has been closed to motor traffic ever since floods took out the road, but when I checked on the Fife Council website there was no listing for it, so I thought it would be open. Friends confirmed that it was closed to cars but bikes could get through. When we got there, the big concrete barriers left just enough room for a bike to squeeze onto what's left of the road, and the signs saying "DANGER, KEEP OUT, UNSTABLE GROUND" lent a frisson of excitement. Bats swooped around our heads as we picked our way nervously past the orange fence lining the devastation, the gloom enhancing the prickling sense of moist verticality off to our left.
The waterfall, sadly, was invisible behind thick, verdant vegetation, but we could hear it.
Onwards, then, and up to Tayport and thence the Tay Bridge. I was pretty glad for V's familiarity with the roads here — the car park I was expecting to appear on the right turned out to require a left turn first, so I'll be adding that note to the route sheet for next year.
We stopped at the big Tesco's on Riverside Drive for a rest break, where M bought snaplights and I bought beef jerky (having come amply provided with snaplights). After a slow start we'd got back on my tentative<|fim_middle|> of minutes as encouragement, while biting back the urge to sprint hell for leather for the end.
We arrived at the Pirate Dolphin to find Frood waiting with bready comestibles and hot coffee, the absolute superstar.
Why do I do these things? It's for that sense of cold skin around a hot inside. It's for the banter. It's for sights you would never see otherwise — noctilucent clouds above skittering bats, rabbits bouncing white and brown up the hillsides, hares accelerating across a field, a grown man wiping slugs from his head, crows calculating whether it's worth stepping away from roadkill to let you by, bike lights shattering in dawn rain. It's for the nocturnal silence broken only by the huff of breath and the ticking of freewheels, the hum of tyre on tarmac. It's for running around a major supermarket at midnight in skintight lycra and socks, and no one paying a blind bit of notice because anyone shopping at midnight on a Saturday is a bit out of the ordinary anyway.
I do it because I get a primal sense of satisfaction from turning the pedals for hours on end. This ride provided all these things, and I'm definitely doing it again.
It's a great ride, and with the regular Dumb Run crowd I reckon it would be a fast one. It's an easier route, the scenery is fabulous, the midnight sun amazing, there are more bridges and the roads are quieter. It's on a par with the Dun Run in terms of ride effort, and although we rolled to the finish at around 07:30, I think you could get to the end by 06:00 with fewer stops and more experienced riders.
I don't know that I'll never do the Dumb Run again — anyone who wants to do it can pitch up at LGC and ask for the route sheet, we don't mind) — but the difference in light means that the Aberdeen Assault is now my favoured Overnight Summer Solstice Century.
Next year it will be on Saturday the 20th June at 8:30pm (20:30). See you there! | schedule, and were feeling good.
Swooshing through Broughty Ferry, we passed a few Herberts who had been pulled over by the police. I wasn't sure if they'd been stopped for speeding or if it was a stop-point for random breathalyser tests. I asked the woman officer if we should stop too, but she waved us on. We were then onto the only part of the route where I wasn't 100% sure of my directions, and, as always when the turn isn't familiar, it seemed to take longer than I was expecting to reach the turn onto the Arbroath road.
There we found ourselves on a dual carriageway, but at 1am, in a group of three, with serious amounts of rear lighting, it was perfectly safe and probably one of the most enjoyable sections. Straight, clear, fast, and with the refreshing nocturnal chill that leaves your skin feeling like a shell over the thermonuclear core of your exercising metabolism. I love that feeling, and it's one of the many reasons I do overnight centuries.
We stopped briefly on entering Arbroath to add some layers, as the chill was starting to become less enjoyable. M set his helmet down on the wall there, which was to have unexpected consequences later.
I'd raced in Montrose only a few weeks previously, and had driven home via most of the route we intended to take from here, so we were back on familiar roads. We stopped again just outside Montrose to answer the call of nature, more bats flitting around our heads. I disturbed a badger in the undergrowth (sorry!) and M made a terrible discovery: when he took his helmet off there were slugs on his head. It would seem they'd hitched a ride in Arbroath. I don't think they expected to end up the other side of Montrose.
The next section was a beautiful, undulating coast road up past St. Cyrus and Johnshaven, with bunnies fleeing from the verges. Into Inverbervie, then the slow climb up to the dual carriageway before a right turn and a fast, twisty descent into Stonehaven. Although Frood had agreed to come and bring us breakfast in Stonehaven, we agreed to press on in an effort to make it to Aberdeen before the rain hit.
The climb out of Stonehaven was the only serious climb of the ride. I made it with some swearing, and waited for M and V to catch up. M was suffering by this stage, not being the kind of person who routinely stays up all night (see, there are advantages to being an insomniac). V had gone into motivational mode, and I followed suit. I confess to a few little fibs about the lack of uphill bits in the next section (I'd never ridden it, but I knew we'd just done the only hard ascent, so the rest of it couldn't count as proper hills). But we didn't have far to go, and the rest of it was relatively easy.
Through the drizzle and the odd early morning lorry overtake, then down and down onto the South Deeside Road, where it was a flat run straight through to the beach. At the first sign that said "Beach" I started yelling "BEEEEEACH!" and kept yelling it every couple | 689 |
What kind of bike do you need for your commute?
Your local chainstore might try to flog you a mountain bike for commuting. No. What you need is either a featherweight road bike and loaf-sized backpack, or a sturdy commuter with mud<|fim_middle|> it'll only rain on you 12 times a year. It may even be true. At least you can only get soaked one time per commute: once wet, you're wet.
Still, rainproofs are usually worth taking. You can get away without waterproof overtrousers (fiddly to put on mid-ride) if your legs are clad only in Lycra. In extremis, if your work trousers get soaked, they dry quickest if you continue to wear them, rather than draping them over a radiator. Few jobs' dress codes permit either though.
Try to look as if you're obeying traffic signals; studies suggest it has little effect on your safety either way, but jumping red lights is terrible cycling PR, which matters more these days.
Don't phone while moving; anyway, ringtones are drowned in traffic. Keep phones in trouser pockets, set to vibrate.
Consider cycle training, often cheap or free through your local council. Don't be put off, it's not kiddie stuff (like this amusing 1970's film), but useful techniques for mixing it with traffic. Sneaking up inside lorries or using iPods aren't just bad manners — they're bonkers.
When, inevitably, you get cut up by bad drivers, don't lose your rag. That said, we all do sometimes, so don't feel too guilty.
Report traceable vehicles such as buses, taxis and vans to the company concerned, with all details; usually you get ignored, fobbed off or disbelieved, but sometimes it works.
At the very least, their pathetic denials may give you self-righteous blogging fodder. Some police forces such as the Metropolitan Police invite, and sometimes do act on, your incident reports. So don't get mad, get helmetcam footage — no guarantees, but occasionally it clinches things. | guards, rack, removal-van panniers and an Eiffel Tower kickstand.
The roadie option is cooler and associated with high-income occupations — perhaps because they can afford to replace their bikes regularly when they get stolen.
It's also associated with City finance whizz kids, so be warned: that's double the perceived smugness. The heavyweight trundler suggests artisan, traveller, thinker, writer or eccentric, so be warned also. But it allows more enticing shop or party possibilities en route home.
There are also e-bikes to consider, of course.
A pain in the airhole, especially as they're more likely in the rain. But they're also easily preventable: those armour-plated Kevlar tyres named after South American mammals do work.
In a decade of daily London commuting with Specialized Armadillos, I didn't have a single puncture. But take a repair outfit and pump (with Schraeder/Presta adaptor) anyway — not for you but for being a good Good Samaritan when colleagues struggle with a flat.
A pound shop combination lock won't cut it. Thieves will, though — easily. You need two big locks of different types: a D-lock that's heavier than the bike, and a cable lock that's more expensive than the bike.
If your workplace has decent racks and you can store your bike indoors safely at home, you might be able to do that slightly annoying (for others) thing of leaving your locks locked to the racks overnight; otherwise there's no point having a light bike.
If your workplace doesn't, lobby them: your local Cycle Campaign can suggest a BUG (Bicycle User Group).
Again, there are two opposing choices. Either amble along in your work outfit or hurtle along in Lycra and mirrored shades.
The first is easier: no showers, no frantic changing, no clothes in the backpack; just saunter straight into that morning meeting looking fresh when all the car drivers are stressed out — although that necessitates leisurely, sweat-free cycling (not usually a problem in most traffic-light-ruled city centres).
The second frees you up to perspire on fast or long journeys, but needs lavish body-rinsing infrastructure at work.
Evidence that being brightly lit or attired prevents you from being run over is surprisingly thin. Reflective jackets are up to you; paradoxically, they give stand-out anonymity.
Front and back lights are legally required in the UK though, so you may as well embrace them: go for two each, one set to steady, one to flashing (now legal).
Always take them with you because that social stop on the way home can last longer than expected, and front lights make good torches.
Today there's any number of variations on the folding theme but for commuting you still can't go wrong with a Brompton. No wonder they keep their second-hand value so well — but thieves know this too, so keep it with you, even when at the pub or restaurant, under the table like a faithful pooch.
The mark of a serious cycle commuter is heavily crammed panniers: tools, shopping, wet/cold/hot weather gear, netbook, phone, free council cycling maps, camera for potholes, book to read while waiting for a train (if you're allowed on) and a Swiss Army knife with 24 tools (but you only ever use the scissors and corkscrew).
Panniers are in heavy use every day, so get a top-quality make such as Ortlieb. I can't tell you how long they'll last, because I've only had mine for 10 years. Backpack adaptors can be handy for retail parks, where the cycle parking is usually at least half a mile from the entrance.
You won't get as wet as you think. Stats show that if you cycle-commute every working day, | 794 |
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Historic vessel sinks off Sweden
UPDATED: Swedish maritime authorities reported Thursday morning that an historic Norwegian vessel home-ported in Stavanger had started taking in water and later sank in the Baltic Sea between the Swedish islands of Gotland and Öland. Its Norwegian crew was rescued but one person was reported missing and later presumed to have gone down with the ship.
This photo of the historic Norwegian sailing vessel "Wyvern" was taken by the Swedish helicopter rescue crew just before it sank in the Baltic Thursday morning. PHOTO: Sjöfartverket
The two<|fim_middle|> in 1984, said they couldn't understand how the accident could have occurred. It's a huge loss for the museum and the sailing enthusiasts who had fully restored the vessel.
"The vessel has been through much worse weather than this," Bitten Bakke, acting director of the museum told Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK). "And it was in very good technical condition, so we can't understand how this could have happened."
Long, 'round the world history
The Wyvern has sailed in several national and international regattas over the years and has won in both its class and for overall performance in previous Tall Ships' Races, according to the Stavanger Maritime Museum's website (external link, in Norwegian). The vessel, designed by legendary boatbuilder Colin Archer of Larvik, was originally built at Porsgrund Baatbyggeri as a pleasure yacht for wealthy British timber dealer Frederick Croft who lived at Stathelle, on Norway's southern coast. He named it Wyvern after the mythological dragon that was featured on his family's shield.
The vessel was later sold to new owners in Kiel, Germany and renamed Tatjana until it was bought by editor Rolf Thommesen of the Norwegian newspaper Tidens Tegn. He renamed the vessel Havfruen (The Mermaid), and sailed her until the vessel was sold to new owners in Great Britain who lived on board and sailed for 27 years after World War II, crossing the Atlantic 12 times and sailing around the world in the late 1950s.
The vessel finally returned to Norway after being found in bad shape in Ibiza in 1978. A group of oil industry executives financed the boat's full restoration at speciality yards in Stord, Stavanger and Risør and the vessel was given as a gift to the Stavanger Maritime Museum in 1984, officially handed over by then-Crown Prince Harald. It since had crossed the North Sea several times and taken part in five Tall Ships' Races.
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Filed Under: News Tagged With: accidents, maritime, museums | -masted Wyvern, built as an exclusive 60-foot touring vessel in 1897, was sailing in this year's Tall Ships Races when it sent out an emergency call at 5:21am Thursday that it was taking in water with 10 persons on board.
Sweden's air and sea rescue service (Sjö och Flygräddningen) sent helicopters to the scene from both Visby and Ronneby as several merchant vessels in the area also diverted course to offer assistance. Five of the Wyvern's 10 crew members were winched up from the sinking vessel by 6:42am and all were eventually rescued by 8am and flown to Kalmar on Sweden's east coast. The vessel sank at 9:37am, according to the Swedish authorities.
The 116-year-old "Wyvern" in all her glory, before sinking in the Baltic on Thursday. PHOTO: Stavanger Maritime Museum/MUST
The drama resumed, however, when rescue crews got word that three persons from the Dutch vessel Wylde Swan had voluntarily gone on board the Wyvern in an effort to pump out water and prevent it from sinking. Two of them were later plucked up by a rescue helicopter from the choppy waters in stormy conditions and flown to Visby but one remained missing. Emergency officials reported waves of three- to four meters and strong winds in the area.
The search continued for the third man, who was said to be wearing a life vest and survival suit, with both helicopters and other vessels were taking part in the rescue efforts. Emergency authorities called off the search at 12:36pm after it failed to yield any result and after witnesses said the man was bound to the vessel's rigging when it sunk. The stormy weather prevented divers from going down to the wreckage, which was believed to be lying at a depth of 50 meters. The rescue authorities then turned the case over to Swedish police.
The cause of the accident remained unclear and officials at the Stavanger Maritime Museum, which took over the vessel | 429 |
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Heat (1995) Review
Al Pacino as Lieutenant Vincent Hanna
Robert De Niro as Neil McCauley
Val Kilmer as Chris Shiherlis
Jon Voight as Nate
Tom Sizemore as Michael Cheritto
Diane Venora as Justine Hanna
Amy Brenneman as Eady
Ashley Judd as Charlene Shiherlis
Mykelti Williamson as Sergeant Bobby Drucker
Wes Studi as Lieutenant Sammy Casals
Ted Levine as Detective Mike Bosko
Director: Michael Mann
Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino), a detective, decides to catch a highly intelligent seasonal criminal (Robert de Niro) who has vowed to pull off one last robbery before he retires for good.
Michael Mann's Heat is one of the most significant films of the 90s. I remember watching the movie for the first time many years ago, I remembered liking it quite a bit, but not much more beyond that. Having rewatched Heat now, it was actually way better than I remember. It's a long yet fantastic crime thriller from beginning to end, directed excellently, and with an engrossing story and great performances.
The screenplay for Heat is fantastic, the story is nothing short of intense, suspenseful and engrossing from its opening scene all the way to the end credits. The 2 hour and 50 minutes runtime is admittedly a bit daunting especially going into the movie for the first time, but the time flew by so fast and it never dragged because of its fast paced story. It's really impressive how many small details about characters and the plot are really conveyed here. The movie also has a lot of subplots, but surprisingly they don't feel overdone, instead they added quite a lot to the film. The dialogue is also amazing, there are so many stand out scenes of characters just talking. Looking at the premise, Heat could've easily fallen into the same category that other cops and robbers movies fall into. Despite the genre it is in, Heat makes an effort to stay clear of cliches. Michael Mann adds a great amount of humility and realism to the story and characters. Each character is fleshed out fantastically, even the smaller side characters. It may be a crime film, but it deals with a lot more than just the crime and robberies, it is very much a character driven movie. The story is especially great with how it treats its lead two characters. Heat is essentially the fascinating story of two men who are consumed with what they do and share striking similarities despite being on opposite sides of the law, playing a game of cat and mouse and utilising their talents to stay one step ahead. The movie itself is already very thrilling to watch as a crime thriller, but its also compelling watching their relationships to their occupations and personal lives. It really is a tale of lonely people within their own fields slowly touch with the world around them, it is more melancholy than you'd initially expect it to be. The final act is pretty much perfection, as the chase comes to an end in a satisfying climax.
Heat is known for being the first movie where Al Pacino and Robert de Niro are in the same movie and share screentime together. The acting from the two is excellent, both fitting their characters very well. Al Pacino is explosive and magnetic as Hanna the cop, and Pacino really gives him such a depth that makes him one of the actor's most fleshed out characters. Robert de Niro as McCauley the thief is thorough and collected, and he has such a great on-screen presence. These two legendary actors don't share much screen time in the film, but the movie does a good job at making you really wait and anticipate it. The iconic café scene where the two finally meet face to face for the first time is spectacular, I won't say much more beyond that as everything that can be said about that moment has been said already. From the basic setup of characters, it could be easy for any filmmaker to turn Hanna into a hero figure and McCauley into an antagonistic force, but Mann and the two actors never lets the film succumb to this, and they did a good job at not making it purely black and white all the way through with regard to their characters. The rest of the cast are great, in fact this movie is stacked to the roof with stars. The cast includes Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Ted Levine and more, all of them playing their parts very well.
Michael Mann's direction is simply fantastic through and through. First of all, Dante Spinotti's cinematography is mesmerising and gorgeous. Every scene is beautiful to watch, especially the scenes that take place at night. Heat is especially known for its heist sequences and for very good reason. They are spectacularly directed, tense, and full of adrenaline, and they also feel so realistic. The sound design is excellent, with the sounds of loud bullets and the clicks of the guns and more being almost deafening, in a good way. Additionally, Heat has a fantastic score from Elliot Goldenthal, which can be very tense but it also knows when to be calm and serene based off the moments its used in.
Michael Mann has directed many outstanding films but Heat really is his magnum opus, and it's easy to see why its so iconic and had a massive influence on other movies made since then. It really is fantastic on all fronts with writing, directing and acting, all of it is pretty much perfection. Absolutely essential viewing.
This entry was posted in Crime, Drama, Thriller and tagged 1995, 1995 movies, Al Pacino, Amy Brenneman, Ashley Judd, Diane Venora, Heat, Jon Voight, Michael Mann, Robert De Niro, Ted Levine, Tom Sizemore, Val Kilmer, Wes Studi on March 26, 2022 by thecinemacritic.
Stardust (2007) Review
Age Rating: contains frightening fanstasy scenes & violence
Claire Danes as Yvaine
Charlie Cox as Tristan Thorn
Michelle Pfeiffer as Lamia
Mark Strong as Prince Septimus
Robert De Niro as Captain Shakespeare of the Caspartine
Jason Flemyng as Prince Primus
Rupert Everett as Prince Secundus
Kate Magowan as Princess Una
Ricky Gervais as Ferdiland "Ferdy" the Fence
Sienna Miller as Victoria Forester
Peter O'Toole as the dying King of Stormhold
To win the heart of his beloved (Sienna Miller), a young man named Tristan (Charlie Cox) ventures into the realm of fairies to retrieve a fallen star. What Tristan finds, however, is not a chunk of space rock, but a woman (Claire Danes) named Yvaine. Yvaine is in great danger, for the king's sons need her powers to secure the throne, and an evil witch (Michelle Pfeiffer) wants to use her to achieve eternal youth and beauty.
Stardust was the only Matthew Vaughn movie I hadn't watched in it's entirety yet, I'm pretty sure that I saw parts of this movie a while ago since moments of it look familiar. Going into it, I really didn't know what to expect. A fantasy based movie is not something that I could see Vaughn of all directors do. However, this movie was quite surprising and much better than I thought it would be, I had a good time with it.
Stardust is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman, throughout it's a purely fantasy movie and really leans into that. Much of the movie is cheesy but in a good way, you can really have fun with the movie. You really can't take this movie too seriously, and thankfully it doesn't take itself seriously either. It has a bunch of fantasy adventure clichés and does very little to subvert them, so this isn't necessarily something that you've never seen before. It's also fairly predictable, you can generally see which direction the movie is moving towards. As a light, silly adventure fantasy movie however, I had a blast with it.
This movie has such a surprisingly large cast, young Henry Cavill and Ben Barnes appear in minor roles and even the legendary Peter O'Toole shows up for a brief appearance. On the whole the cast did very well. Claire Danes and Charlie Cox are the leads and they really worked. The interactions between the two characters were pretty typical of fantasy romances but Danes and Cox still had some good chemistry together. Michelle Pfeiffer is I guess the primary villain of the movie as one of a trio of witches looking to get Claire Danes. Pfeiffer really hams up her role at just the right level, and it really works for this movie. Mark Strong has played multiple villains and he also plays a villainous sort of character here, however there's something about him here that's just so entertaining to watch, he's definitely having fun here. The MVP however was Robert De Niro who shows up in a supporting but memorable part here, definitely the standout from the whole cast. Other supporting players like Sienna Miller also play their roles well. Honestly the only one that didn't really work was Ricky Gervais who appears briefly and even in that short time was really out of place.
This doesn't actually feel like a Matthew Vaughn film and I don't mean that in a bad way. He's actually handled this movie very well. As I said with the writing and story, this movie really leans into the fantasy aspect and it's done very well, the production design and costumes are on point. At times the visuals can look a little dated but you can look past it, because most of them are really nice to look at, even a decade later.
Matthew Vaughn's take on a fantasy movie with Stardust was way better than I thought it would be. Even the cheese and the over the top elements were entertaining, it knew what it was, and the cast were really good here. There are for sure better fantasy movies and it's by no means a classic, however I just really had a lot of fun with this movie. It's worth a watch at least.
This entry was posted in Adventure, Family, Fantasy and tagged 2007, 2007 movies, Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Jason Flemyng, Kate Magowan, Mark Strong, Matthew Vaughn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Peter O'Toole, Ricky Gervais, Robert De Niro, Rupert Everett, Sienna Miller, Stardust on May 26, 2020 by thecinemacritic.
The Irishman (2019) Review
Age Rating: Violence, cruelty & offensive language
Robert De Niro as Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran
Al Pacino as James Riddle "Jimmy" Hoffa
Joe Pesci as Russell Bufalino
Ray Romano as Bill Bufalino
Bobby Cannavale as Felix "Skinny Razor" DiTullio
Anna Paquin as Peggy Sheeran
Stephen Graham as Anthony "Tony Pro" Provenzano
Harvey Keitel as Angelo Bruno
Jesse Plemons as Chuckie O'Brien
In the 1950s, truck driver Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) gets involved with Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and his Pennsylvania crime family. As Sheeran climbs the ranks to become a top hitman, he also goes to work for Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino) – a powerful Teamster tied to organised crime.
The Irishman wasn't just my most anticipated movie of 2019, it was also one of my most anticipated movies ever. The trio of actors of Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci all working together was already fantastic, but additionally it was for a gangster movie, and one directed by Martin Scorsese no less. I've been hearing about this film being in development for years, and that it had problems being made, mostly because no studio wanted to finance it. I didn't know whether it would end up being made, neither did De Niro and Scorsese, who were really pushing for it. But after long last, it finally happened and I couldn't wait to see it. In the past couple of weeks, I've been going through almost all of Scorsese's filmography, watching those I haven't seen beforehand, and re-watching those that I've already seen (barring a few) in anticipation. The Irishman is an incredible movie in every regard, incredibly ambitious, but Scorsese and co. really delivered on something special, one of the highlights of the decade for sure.
The Irishman is based on a biography called I Heard You Paint Houses (which as it turns out, was the title which opens up the film), so it's at least mostly based on real facts and events. Much has already been said about the very long runtime of The Irishman. The longest that Scorsese's feature films have run was around 3 hours for Casino and The Wolf of Wall Street. The Irishman on the other hand is at 3 and a half hours long, and that certainly sounds intimidating. I wouldn't say that it flies by and that you don't feel the length at all. However, it does a lot to keep your attention. The movie actually managed to not be boring, it's just that you feel overwhelmed by the length and the amount of things going on. There's a lot to take in, and I'm sure that the movie definitely gets better and better the more you watch it. I will say that although the first half is pretty good, it's the second half where it really picks up. At that point, there are a lot of moving pieces and rising tensions. In the first half or at least the first third, The Irishman seems like standard Scorsese gangster stuff. That's not necessarily a bad thing however, as even standard Scorsese gangster territory is pretty great.
Plenty of people who hear the premise but haven't been looking into it might just think that The Irishman is just another Scorsese mob movie. However it's much more than that. Goodfellas and Casino are very fast paced, and focusses a lot on the excess and thrills. With The Irishman, gone is the thrill from the environment, the money and the violence. Even the violence (even though it's not nearly as graphic as his other gangster movies) are without any possible enjoyment, portraying it as what it is, very ugly and unpleasant, and not stylised at all. This story is from the perspective of an aging and dying man, looking back at his life as how it was, with plenty of regrets. Not to mention that lead character Frank Sheeran already operated like a machine or soldier basically, taking no pleasure in the crimes that he had to carry out. So, this is definitely new territory for Martin Scorsese to play within. This is a movie that technology aside, Scorsese couldn't make back in the 90s amidst his other gangster movies. It required an older man's handle of the whole story, and he handled it all pretty much perfectly. And for those who still believe that Scorsese somehow endorses their flawed (to say the least) gangster protagonists and their lifestyles, I don't even see how they'd be able to make that criticism for The Irishman. For a movie that can be sad and dark, it actually has quite a lot of effective humour throughout. The script by Steven Zaillian is really great, with some effective and memorable dialogue, with plenty of interesting things going on. The last hour takes quite a sombre turn, and the last half an hour in particular is particularly sad, as the consequences of everything that Frank has done finally catches up with him. The final shot of the movie in particular is effectively crushing.
For the acting, let's start with the main trio of actors. Robert De Niro plays Frank Sheeran, a hitman and the titular Irishman. He's on screen for almost all of the movie and follows him throughout his life. With that said, the movie doesn't necessarily do a whole lot of exploring of the character, and it's on purpose. De Niro gives an incredibly subtle performance, he's not as distinct as you'd think, and does at times almost seems like he is overshadowed by the cast surrounding him. However this seems to be the point, this is type of person that Sheeran was in real life. This is one of De Niro's best performances, especially within the last hour, where he delivers some truly heartbreaking work. Al Pacino plays Jimmy Hoffa, and this is the best performance I've seen from him since the late 90s. Yes it's showy and loud, and very much like some of his over the top performances in the 90s like in Heat, however that seems to fit Jimmy Hoffa, and he seems to have effectively captured the personality and character of Hoffa. Pacino isn't just shouting the whole time, he also gives quite an emotional centre to his performance as well, especially with his very close connections to Sheeran, and also Sheeran's daughter Peggy. Joe Pesci had been in retirement for years, so it's amazing seeing him back on screen again, and he's still got it. His other collaborations with Martin Scorsese have been angry, violent and profane filled characters, especially with their gangster movies together. This time his character of Russell Bufalino is a mob boss, who was known in real life as 'The Quiet Don', and he's a lot more subtle here. He's very controlled, calm and gave the impression of a man who carefully selects every word before he speaks. He actually comes across as friendly, and his friendship with Sheeran feels very genuine. At the same time there's still a coldness that can be seen within him, and you never forget how dangerous he is. A lot of people cite Goodfellas as his best performance, I've always considered his work in Casino to be better. However after seeing this movie, I do believe that his performance as Bufalino is the best work of his career, and if this is indeed the last film that he acts in, then this is the perfect point to end it on.
The rest of the supporting cast is also good, with the likes of Ray Ramano, Bobby Cannavali, Jesse Plemons, and Harvey Keitel showing up briefly and doing some good work in their scenes. Stephen Graham is also a notable player during the movie, as Tony Provenzano, a notable Teamster, whose conflicts with Jimmy Hoffa play a part in the story. Graham was a scene stealer, and more than holds his own against actors like Al Pacino. Much has been said about the lack of female characters, and that the most prominent female character doesn't have a lot of lines. That character is that of one of Frank Sheeran's daughters in Peggy, played by Lucy Gallina as the younger version and Anna Paquin as the adult version. It's been flying around that Paquin basically only had one line in the movie, and talking about her that way is a disservice to the movie, and to the performances. I've heard plenty of people saying that she could've been removed from the movie and you wouldn't notice, I couldn't disagree more. She might not be consistently focussed on like Jimmy Hoffa was in the movie, but she's nonetheless a constant and significant presence throughout the movie. You don't get to really know what kind of person Peggy is, because Frank doesn't know who she is, he wasn't close with her. What he does remember however are her looks towards him, and those looks are very telling and memorable, as she very clearly knows what he does for a living. The performances by the two actors is incredibly subtle yet powerful, as they convey so much with just a single glance.
Martin Scorsese directs this film excellently as expected. Sure, at first it's not as crazy as Goodfellas and Casino, but that's not just because he's getting old and can't do that or anything of the sort. His direction feels deliberately restrained, which was absolutely perfect for this movie. As previously mentioned, it doesn't have a focus on excess and the violence is not stylised at all. Some can talk about how the colour palette isn't remarkable, I just personally mark up that up to being the fact that it's an old man looking back at his life through that lens. The cinematography on the whole was great, and Scorsese's camera movements are remarkable, definitely a master of his craft. Even though his direction is definitely restrained, that's not to say that The Irishman is without some style. Additionally, when some characters are introduced, text flashes on screen with their name, and how they died and when. Thelma Schoonmaker's editing is great as usual, and The Irishman ranks amongst her best work on a Scorsese film. Without an editor at her calibre, this movie would feel even longer than it is, but she keeps everything moving from scene to scene. The music is well picked and fits the scenes they are placed in, as per usual for Scorsese. However unlike Casino and Goodfellas (noticing a trend here?), they aren't quite as memorable, and are much more quieter, appropriate for the movie. Much of the musical highlights of the movie comes from the score by Robbie Robertson, whose score is great throughout. The main theme especially is sinister, and fits perfectly with the tone of the movie. Fittingly, The Irishman utilises silence very well, allowing for the characters to reflect and contemplate.
Time to address the elephant in the room, the CGI used for the de-aging or youthificiation of the main cast. I should note that I saw this on a screen at home on Netflix, not in a large cinema, and from that situation I definitely noticed a lot less problems through that experience. With that said, I'd say that it's the best use of de-aging I've seen in a movie. Even the best use of de-aging in movies I've seen like in Blade Runner 2049, they've used it in brief moments and not for the entire movie. The closest was with Samuel L. Jackson in Captain Marvel, who was de-aged from start to finish. However The Irishman is a whole other level, with actors nearly in their 80s that need to look as young as their 30s or 40s at least. I know some people said that it would've been better to just cast younger actors for the parts, but considering that the entire film is about growing old, that wouldn't have worked at all. The delay of making the movie if anything was a blessing, because by the time they made it, the de-aging technology had advanced much more than in the early 2010s. The CGI on Al Pacino and Joe Pesci looked pretty much perfect and seamless. In fact there's a moment where Pesci looks like he was ripped out of the 90s, it was incredibly uncanny. Out of the 3 main leads, it was De Niro that suffered the most, in that early on looked it wasn't quite perfect. It wasn't bad it just seemed a little off. With that said, it didn't bother me as much as it seemed to bother others, I wasn't too distracted by it. Even if you are distracted by it, you settle into the movie relatively quickly. There is only one complaint I have about the de-aging, and it's not about the visual effects, but more the movement of the actors. Obviously, they have to make it look like they're younger men through the way they sit, walk, etc, and a lot of attention has definitely been put towards that, that's great and all. Occasionally though, you'll get a scene where you really see the actor's age. The biggest example is a scene where Sheeran/De Niro beats up a guy in the first half an hour of the movie, the scene is captured mostly in a wide shot and his movements are clearly from a man in his mid 70s and it kind of took me out of the scene. So there are a few scenes where they probably could've handled it a little better, but thankfully it doesn't happen too often.
The Irishman is yet another fantastic film from Martin Scorsese, and is firmly one of his all time best achievements. It's restrained, reflective, and devastating, featuring great performances, especially from the of Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, giving some of the best performances of their careers. There is a lot to take in with this movie, and I definitely intend to revisit it within the next month or so. If you can watch it on the big screen, take that opportunity. You don't necessarily need to see it in a cinema to love it however, I really loved it with my setup. However if you do it in this way, even if you take a break during viewing, I implore you to not watch this movie over a number of days or anything. It may a Netflix movie but it doesn't mean that it's a mini series, it's meant to be seen as a movie. With that aside, The Irishman sits firmly as one of the all time best films of the year thus far.
This entry was posted in Biography, Crime, Drama and tagged 2019, 2019 movies, Al Pacino, Anna Paquin, Bobby Cannavale, Harvey Keitel, Jesse Plemons, Joe Pesci, Martin Scorsese, Ray Romano, Robert De Niro, Stephen Graham, The Irishman on December 1, 2019 by thecinemacritic.
Cape Fear (1991) Review
Robert De Niro as Max Cady
Nick Nolte as Sam Bowden
Jessica Lange as Leigh Bowden
Juliette Lewis as Danielle Bowden
Joe Don Baker as Claude Kersek
Robert Mitchum as Lt. Elgart
Gregory Peck as Lee Heller
Max Cady (Robert De Niro) is a psychopath just released from prison for rape. He is out seeking revenge from his lawyer Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte) who he believes deliberately held back important information about his case during the trial, which could have kept him out of jail. He sets off to terrorize Bowden, his wife (Jessica Lange) and even goes after their 15 year old daughter (Juliette Lewis).
After his massive hit with Goodfellas, Martin Scorsese's next film would be a remake of the 1961 thriller Cape Fear, which would be the most commercial movie from him at least at the time. While it's indeed another thriller, he does a number of things to make it more entertaining, engaging, interesting, and ultimately better.
With Cape Fear, I think it's worth not knowing too much before going in. It is a bit of a slow burn thriller, as antagonist Max Cady terrorizes the main family in different ways, but it's consistently engaging all the way through. One thing that you should know is that Cape Fear isn't a brutally realistic thriller. There are some aspects that are over the top, and Max Cady seeming supernatural in some of the things he does. While Scorsese's movie is much more overtly intense than the original, make no mistake, this is still a genre movie, and Scorsese absolutely embraces that to great effect. At the same time, he does take the movie in other directions, especially with regard to the family dynamic, which made Cape Fear more than just another stalker thriller. The tension builds up over the course of the movie, and culminates in a very thrilling last act.
Robert Mitchum left quite the impression in the original movie as Max Cady, he basically made that movie worth remembering. However, Robert De Niro is also fantastic as Cady in the remake. He's a little more over the top and larger than life, but nonetheless is still probably the scariest performance that he's given. He's quite overtly monstrous, yet adds enough humanity to the role. Some have said that De Niro can have performances that are similar to each other, but performances like The King of Comedy and this are examples of him absolutely transforming into completely different roles. That creepy southern accent of his also helped quite a lot. In the original Cape Fear, the family was rather typical and clean, whereas in the 1991 version, the lead family in here is shown to have a lot more going on with them. Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange and Juliette Lewis are all great as that family. I've noticed that Nolte's performance as Sam Bowden is rather overlooked, Gregory Peck as Bowden in the original movie was way too clean and honourable throughout. Nolte on top of portraying the character with great paranoia and stress effectively, is also shown to be rather flawed himself as a person before even coming across Max Cady again. The rest of the supporting cast work well too, with the likes of Illeana Douglas, Joe Don Baker, and a few cameos from actors of the original Cape Fear with Robert Mitchum, Gregory Peck and Martin Balsam. Scorsese doesn't let any of the characters here come across as a hero and make them all feel human, even Cady.
Martin Scorsese's work is once again great, and his direction ultimately made the movie even better. It's a very stylish thriller, there are some over the top elements like the zoom ins and certain editing techniques, but that's deliberately inspired from suspenseful filmmakers like Alfred Hitchcock and Brian De Palma. In fact a lot of people have described Cape Fear as Sc<|fim_middle|> about Mean Streets, Harvey Keitel is overlooked by Robert De Niro but they're equally as good. Keitel is really good as the main character Charlie, he's pretty much in every single scene of the movie and the plot basically surrounds him and all the people he interacts with. Robert De Niro is the highlight performer however as Johnny Boy and steals every scene he's in. He's really volatile and filled with this chaotic unbound energy that can't be tamed, one of the most standout performances of his career for that very reason alone. Charlie and Johnny Boy really feel like friends, while you can also feel the stress and frustration that the former feels as he keeps trying to keep the latter out of trouble (often to no avail). This was the first collaboration that De Niro had with Scorsese and it certainly wasn't the last. The rest of the cast also work well for what they need to be but those previous two are the standouts.
Martin Scorsese's direction even from his debut was shown to be good and he furthered that with Boxcar Bertha but he really has progressed with Mean Streets. Compared to a lot of his movies later on where the camera movement is largely smooth, some of the filming here was rough and handheld, but that actually worked for this movie. The budget was only $500,000 but he seemed to make great use of that because it's a really good looking movie. The use of colour was also effective, especially with the prominent use of red in some scenes. The music was once again well picked, which is to be expected by Scorsese. There are just so many cinematic moments that stand out in this movie, from the opening scene of Be My Baby by The Ronettes, to Johnny Boy's entrance into a club set to Jumping Jack Flash by The Rolling Stones, to a fight in a pool hall and so on.
Mean Streets is rough around the edges, but it's raw, full of energy, and a showcase for what Scorsese can do behind the camera. Additionally, the acting is great, with Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro really shining in their roles. Definitely essential viewing especially if you're looking to watch a lot of his movies. Sure, it's not one of his best movies, or even one of his best crime movies, but it is for sure one of his most important films.
This entry was posted in Crime, Drama, Thriller and tagged 1973, 1973 movies, Amy Robinson, Cesare Danova, David Proval, Harvey Keitel, Martin Scorsese, Mean Streets, Richard Romanus, Robert De Niro on November 16, 2019 by thecinemacritic.
Joker (2019) Review
Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck/Joker
Robert De Niro as Murray Franklin
Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond
Frances Conroy as Penny Fleck
Brett Cullen as Thomas Wayne
Forever alone in a crowd, failed comedian Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City. Arthur wears two masks — the one he paints for his day job as a clown, and the guise he projects in a futile attempt to feel like he's part of the world around him. Isolated, bullied and disregarded by society, Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as the Joker.
Joker was one of my most anticipated movies of the year. The idea of a solo Joker movie but also one completely disconnected from the established DCEU seemed questionable at best. Also I wasn't quite sure about director Todd Phillips helming it, I liked the few movies I've seen from him but I did have my doubts. However the inclusion of Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role completely sold me on the movie, and seeing trailer after trailer and hearing about their take on the iconic character, I was excited to say the least, I haven't seen a comic book movie taken in a direction like this. Joker is already proving to be a very divisive movie, but I'm glad that I'm firmly on the side that loved it.
I'll be sure not to reveal too much about Joker, but people going in should know what kind of movie they're in for. It is a slow burn character study following the deterioration of a mentally ill man, who eventually becomes the Joker, that's the best way I can put it. For 3 quarters of the movie we don't even see Arthur in the final Joker makeup, so don't expect a Joker movie with a lot of action, mayhem or anything. You could almost call the movie Arthur: Portrait of a Killer Clown or something. Personally I loved the movie for what it is. You can probably tell that it's a dark movie but it's not just because it's violent, it's fittingly uncomfortable and grim for the most part. It is quite possibly the bleakest and most 'disturbing' comic book movie, and again it's not necessarily because of the violence. The third act is where the movie particularly ramps up with Arthur as the Joker, and was personally the highlight of the movie. Now much has been said that we are following a villain, and especially one as infamous as The Joker. I'll give my perspective on how it handles those aspects, but just know that I'm not covering the age old question of "Does movies or video games lead to violence?", because if you've read much of my reviews you can probably figure out my perspective regarding that. The movie doesn't point out that the character is doing bad things because the actions are obviously bad. Him murdering people shouldn't require a giant sign to flash saying "this is bad, don't do this". Not to mention that this is Joker we are talking about, one of the most clear cut villains in fiction you can think of. Now in saying that, this is the first time in a movie where you have to actually look at Joker as a human being and more than just a comic book villain (or even an Agent of Chaos), and I guess that both frightens and concerns people. The movie isn't necessarily asking you to sympathise or feel sorry for Arthur Fleck (the lead character who would eventually become the Joker) every step of the story. I guess I'd say that I was sympathetic towards Arthur for the first 10 minutes with everything that is happening to him. Otherwise for most of the rest of the movie, I just felt sympathy for the acts made upon him, but not necessarily to Arthur himself. While you might understand why he does the things he does with his circumstances, you aren't necessarily in a position where you think "this is perfectly justified and I support everything he's doing".
There are a few criticisms I've heard. One is how clearly it's inspired by Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver and The King of Comedy, but is a little too derivative of it and is ultimately just a riff on them with the character of Joker. While I guess there are plenty of aspects that are taken from those two movies (even though I get the feeling that Phillips and co. were very self aware about this while making it), I think Joker does enough to separate itself from them to be its own movie, for the most part at least. I do like how they keep Joker as a standalone movie. Without spoiling things, I guess storywise you could follow it up with a sequel, but it seems very much like it was intended to be a one off movie and not one intended to start off a cinematic universe. One thing is for sure though, you definitely won't see him face off against Robert Pattinson's Batman or anything, so put that out of your mind if you even thinking about it. I liked what the movie was about thematically and was trying to talk about. It's about class warfare, abuse, media, the way mentally ill people are treated (or not treated), mental healthcare, capitalism and more, it's at least making an attempt to talk about them. Despite what you might've heard, this movie is NOT about incels or incel culture at all. People have talked about all the dangerous and problematic parts to the movie, but honestly the only real problematic and downright irresponsible part of the movie was the questionable use of a Gary Glitter song in one scene. Now in terms of some slight issues I had, there aren't many but considering I was just addressing some criticisms I guess I should mention some of my own. There is a particular twist that happens during the movie, I saw it coming but that's not necessarily the problem. It's more that the reveal spent so much time flat out explaining the twist to the audience when we'd be able to figure it out without the obvious explanation. I guess there are some moments that are a little rough around the edges for what they were aiming for. Some of the attempts at making commentary on some of the aforementioned themes I guess were a little heavy handed and too "on the nose" at times, but I could get past it, I just sort of put that up to the story being told from the Joker's perspective. It's really not a subtle movie at all and you pick up on that really quickly. Joker also could've gone a little deeper into some concepts, I almost feel like the movie could've been a little longer to flesh certain parts out more. I was fully invested in the movie at least on a first watch, but for the most part the plot goes in the general direction that you'd expect it to, with not a lot of surprises. Also while I largely like the ending, I felt that it would've been a little more effective if it ended 30 seconds to a minute earlier on a particular visual beat, but I'm just nit-picking at this point.
The rest of the movie is well made but it's really Joaquin Phoenix that makes this movie. His work here as Arthur Fleck/Joker is extraordinary. This could very well be a career best performance from him, and considering his past work that's really saying a lot (it's at least on the level as his work on The Master). He's pretty much in every single scene of the movie and relies so much on him delivering, and he absolutely does. One aspect that was particularly interesting about this take was his laugh. As we all know, in most forms of media, Joker typically laughs because he finds something funny, usually something morbid that he's just done. In this movie however, it's actually a result of a real life condition where Arthur laughs and can't stop laughing even when he wants to, and for the most part it seems utterly painful for him. It's an original idea for the Joker to have for his laugh, and I'm surprised they didn't have that as an interpretation for him in a comic book (correct me if I'm wrong and one comic already did that, I'm not a massive comic book expert). As previously mentioned, the movie forces you to at least look at him as a human being and somewhat empathise with him, and this was a risky movie. However Phoenix managed to deliver such a complex performance where you could actually look at him as more than just a monster (even if he is that). At the same time, you can recognise that Fleck is absolutely disturbed and demented, and has his fair share of genuinely scary moments. Arthur's transformation into the Joker also was fascinating, as he gets pushed (and pushes himself) further down into that direction. As he embraces the Joker persona more and more, you see him more confident and full of life, especially compared to earlier on in the movie. And on a side note, I'm not even going to compare him to Heath Ledger's Joker or any of the other Jokers for that matter, there's really no point. They're completely different Jokers, and Phoenix does more than enough to make this incarnation of the character to stand on his own.
The rest of the supporting cast really don't have much to do compared to Joaquin but they do the best they can possibly do. Whether that be Robert De Niro as a talk show host that Arthur idolises, Zazie Beetz as a neighbour that Arthur is interested in, Frances Conroy as Arthur's mother, or Brett Cullen as Thomas Wayne, they all fit into the story well. Even some of the brief one scene appearances like Brian Tyree Henry played their small parts well. Now I want to briefly touch upon the Wayne aspects of the story, in a non spoiler way of course. It can be said that it's possible for this movie to just have Joker, Gotham and Arkham Asylum being the only DC references that are in the movie, and they didn't need to include Thomas or Bruce Wayne. Personally I thought it fitted in the story alright, and there is a certain aspect with Bruce's existence in this movie that does make the movie even better towards the end. Though I can't exactly explain it without going into heavy detail, hopefully you'll be able to figure it out.
This is by far and away the best work that director Todd Phillips has done, his direction of Joker is shockingly exceptional, and it's not even that I think he's a bad director or anything. Gotham is portrayed as a dirty 70s and 80s New York City. It really does capture the vibes that Scorsese gave in aforementioned movies like Taxi Driver, but I don't think Phillips is just imitating or ripping off that style, just clearly heavily inspired by it. It's a gorgeous looking movie, the cinematography is stunning. There isn't really a whole lot of violence, and when it comes to comic book movies, there have been some more violent films out there (Watchmen, Deadpool 1 and 2, Logan, etc). However it was nonetheless effective and disturbing, and it's more to do with how realistic it looks and sounds, it's graphic but it happens very fast. But if you're just talking about levels of violence, I've definitely seen plenty of movies with way higher levels of extreme violence than Joker. The score by Hildur Guðnadóttir was great, tense and eerie, fitting perfectly with the rest of the film. For sure one of the best scores of the year. Most of the other song choices were also good, although I'm still thinking about that one Gary Glitter song… needless to say this probably is the only criticism of the movie that I won't defend against whatsoever.
Joker isn't going to work for everyone, and the reactions online already indicates that it's probably going to remain the most divisive movie of the entire year. I'm not sure that a lot of people are prepared for the type of movie it is. It's not a movie I'm going to rewatch constantly but as it is, I think it's great. Honestly I'm surprised at how well Todd Phillips (mostly) put together this movie. But it's of course Joaquin Phoenix who really makes this movie, and it's worth watching to see his extraordinary performance, even if you don't like the rest of the movie. The idea of DC Black with all these other separate stories disconnected from the DCEU certainly have a lot of potential if we can see comic book movies taken in a different direction that we haven't seen before. As for whether Joker should have a sequel, I personally don't think it really needs to, it's fine with how it is. But if Todd Phillips has some great ideas for a follow up and Joaquin is (unexpectedly) up for another movie in the iconic role, then I'd be on board with it.
This entry was posted in Crime, Drama, Thriller and tagged 2019, 2019 movies, Brett Cullen, Frances Conroy, Joaquin Phoenix, Joker, Robert De Niro, Todd Phillips, Zazie Beetz on October 8, 2019 by thecinemacritic. | orsese doing De Palma. Much of the way the third act was directed was pretty great. The score is good too, Scorsese kept much of the score from the original movie and it works here.
Cape Fear isn't among Martin Scorsese's best movies, but that's honestly not too much of a problem, it worked very well for what it was, and he made it even better than it could've been. Scorsese directs this excellently and elevated the material greatly, and the performances are really good, especially from De Niro and Nolte. So I definitely think it's worth watching.
This entry was posted in Crime, Thriller and tagged 1991, 1991 movies, Gregory Peck, Jessica Lange, Joe Don Baker, Juliette Lewis, Nick Nolte, Robert De Niro, Robert Mitchum on November 27, 2019 by thecinemacritic.
The King of Comedy (1982) Review
Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin
Jerry Lewis as Jerry Langford
Sandra Bernhard as Masha
Diahnne Abbott as Rita Keene
Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) is a passionate yet unsuccessful comic who craves nothing more than to be in the spotlight and to achieve this, he stalks and kidnaps his idol (Jerry Lewis) to take the spotlight for himself.
Despite it being very well praised by critics at the time, The King of Comedy generally seemed to receive a mixed reaction at the time, even bombing at the box office. It's a really good movie, led by an uncomfortably great performance by Robert De Niro, and has gotten only more praise the older it gets.
The King of Comedy is quite an original and well written movie. Content wise this is definitely one of Scorsese's cleaner movies, but this isn't necessarily an easy watch by any means, in fact it's very likely one of his more unnerving films. This movie can actually be quite uncomfortable to watch, especially as lead character Rupert Pupkin does more and more embarrassing things and crossing more lines. In fact I'd go so far as to say that I felt at least as uncomfortable watching Pupkin here as I did Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver. This movie is a social commentary about celebrity-obsession, and unfortunately in that regard I don't think The King of Comedy will ever stop being relevant. The movie is definitely satirical, such as playing off the whole trope of the main character living with his mother and pretending that he's on a talk show as he speaks to cardboard cutouts of guests and Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis). It's not a laugh riot as the title suggests, but it has a few moments of dark comedic humour. On the whole though it is a dramatic thriller for the most part. This movie has been compared to another Scorsese movie, Taxi Driver, with both movies following unstable protagonists played by Robert De Niro. Indeed they are similar in that regard but they are definitely different from each other, both movies are generally about different things and you're certainly not going to see Pupkin attempt to kill someone, but they are both disturbed people that we have to follow. The ending is also similar to Taxi Driver's in that it's ambiguous, and both protagonists are unreliable. However I feel like your interpretation of the ending here will really matter in regard to your takeaway from the overall film, whether to take it literally or not. I myself haven't decided yet, but I'd personally say that the literal way is a lot more disturbing.
Robert De Niro is fantastic here as Rupert Pupkin, and honestly I'd say that it's one of his best performances. We've seen De Niro play plenty of tough and dangerous people, but this is such a different role for him, a sad, weird, obsessed man, and very uncomfortable to watch, I can barely see the actor in the performance. While De Niro is really great and is undeniably the star of the show, Jerry Lewis should also get more praise for his performance for Jerry Langford, the talk show host that Pupkin is obsessed with. He is definitely playing against type as he's not a source of comedy really, as Langford he's a more tired version of his own self. Definitely not a very nice person to say the least, but at the same time you can kind of get why he'd act how he does given Pupkin's antics and boundary crossing. The supporting cast is also good. There's Sandra Bernhard as another unstable fan of Langford, and Diahnne Abbott as Pupkin's love interest.
Saying that Martin Scorsese directed this well is redundant at this point. Now it's not nearly as flashy or memorable as in movies say Raging Bull or Taxi Driver, but I guess it didn't really need to be that for the movie that it is, and it's still on point all the way through. However there are some memorable scenes and setups, especially one involving Rupert Pupkin towards the latter portion of the movie.
The King of Comedy is not one of my favourite movies from Martin Scorsese but it's generally known as one of his more underrated movies, and for very good reason. The story about celebrities and obsession with fame is still relevant to today, and of course the acting was really good, especially with a magnificent performance from Robert De Niro. It's an uncomfortable movie to watch, nonetheless still pretty good and worth watching, especially if you're looking to explore Scorsese's filmography.
This entry was posted in Comedy, Crime, Drama and tagged 1982, 1982 movies, Diahnne Abbott, Jerry Lewis, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Sandra Bernhard, The King of Comedy on November 23, 2019 by thecinemacritic.
Raging Bull (1980) Review
Age Rating: Graphic violence
Robert De Niro as Jake LaMotta
Joe Pesci as Joey LaMotta
Cathy Moriarty as Vickie LaMotta
Nicholas Colasanto as Tommy Como
When Jake LaMotta (Robert De Niro) steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prizefighter. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family's love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps it's his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, the winds up in the ring alone.
3 years after a movie known as one of his weakest with New York, New York, Martin Scorsese made one of the best films of his career. I had been meaning to give Raging Bull a rewatch for some time as it's been years since I've seen it for the first time, and with my recent viewing of many of Scorsese's films, there was no better time. Raging Bull nearly 40 years later remains an absolutely masterful, if hard to watch, film.
Raging Bull may be about a boxer but the boxing itself isn't the focus of the movie. It's about real life boxer Jake LaMotta and his self destructive life. Saying that Jake LaMotta isn't a good person would be quite an understatement, it doesn't try to give you a reason to sympathise with him. It really doesn't hold back in showing the brutal truth. It's definitely not an easy movie to watch, only check it out if you're ready for it really.
Robert De Niro gives one of the greatest performances of his career as Jake LaMotta. He's transformative both as the fit Jake LaMotta earlier in his career, as well as the older and retired Jake LaMotta with more weight. Again, LaMotta really doesn't have any redeeming qualities at all, with his mistrust, rage, outbursts, and self loathing alienating everyone around him. Yet De Niro manages to make him an human angle that works and makes him feels like a complex person, and still rather compelling to watch. The supporting cast also do well, with Cathy Moriarty playing Jake's eventual wife and Joe Pesci playing Jake's brother. Pesci and De Niro particularly have great chemistry together, really feeling like brothers.
Martin Scorsese directed this film immaculately, at the time of filming he thought that this might be his last film, and you certainly feel it in his work here. Although the black and white certainly helps with the violence with the colour of blood during boxing scenes, it also does something with the tone that makes it work, not to mention differentiates it from other boxing movies. The fighting scenes aren't necessarily the focus of the movie but they are filmed masterfully. Unlike other boxing movies made at the time like Rocky, Raging Bull actually places the camera inside the ring along with the fighters. The violence both inside and outside the ring are harsh and brutal, and you feel every blow. Raging Bull is also edited extremely well, this marks the first time since Who's that Knocking at My Door that Martin Scorsese would work with legendary editor Thelma Schoonmaker, and her work here is nothing short of fantastic. And with their work here you can see why Scorsese and Schoonmaker worked together on each of his movies from this point onwards.
Raging Bull is definitely a tough watch, but it's a fantastic film on every level. Martin Scorsese is at the top of his game here, and the performances are great, especially from Robert De Niro, giving one of his all time best performances. It's not a movie that you watch over and over again, but it is worth watching at least once.
This entry was posted in Biography, Drama, Sport and tagged 1980, 1980 movies, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Martin Scorsese, Nicholas Colasanto, Raging Bull, Robert De Niro on November 22, 2019 by thecinemacritic.
New York, New York (1977) Review
Liza Minnelli as Francine Evans
Robert De Niro as Jimmy Doyle
Creator: Martin Scorsese
The day WWII ends, Jimmy (Robert De Niro), a selfish and smooth-talking musician, meets Francine (Liza Minnelli), a lounge singer. From that moment on, their relationship grows into love as they struggle with their careers and aim for the top.
I remember seeing this movie among Martin Scorsese's filmography as a musical, and I was kind of curious as to what that was like. Going in however I basically had no idea what to expect, except that Robert De Niro was in it and at some point the song New York, New York would feature. Let's just say that the movie didn't work out so great.
New York, New York is really long at around 2 hours and 40 minutes long and that's unnecessarily long. I get that Scorsese movies are often lengthy, but this was overkill. There are parts that had my attention but then it drags in others. There was a lot of improvisation with the dialogue, especially in the scenes between the two leads. While at times it was good, in others it became incredibly messy and unfocussed. There is an overt issue with the movie, in that I get the impression that parts of New York, New York is a deconstruction of these types of movies. While it's at least good to know that this is deliberate, it just doesn't fit in with the rest of the movie, especially how much of it seems like a full on tribute to these types of movies. Credit where credit is due, the ending is actually pretty effective and worked very well for the movie. Side note but it is weird how much La La Land seemed to have taken from this movie.
Between the two leads, Liza Minnelli stands out the most and she was really good here, especially in the scenes where she sings and performs. This movie actually introduced me to Minnelli as I hadn't seen her in anything before, and that's actually one of the biggest positives I got from watching New York, New York. Now for Robert De Niro and his character… I should just preface this saying that he successfully and completely embodies the character as it was written. The problem is that it just so happens to be one of the most unlikable lead characters I've seen in a while. I get that it was on purpose but they succeeded a little too well. From the very beginning you get that vibe from him, and unfortunately he doesn't improve over the course of the movie. I'm not kidding when I say that his character of Jimmy is more hateable than De Niro's other characters from Scorsese movies, Travis Bickle, Jake LaMotta, Rupert Pupkin, Max Cady, etc. It's worse when he's paired with Minnelli's character. Again, thankfully much of the way that it's handled does seem very deliberate, so the toxic relationship between the two isn't incredibly misguided or anything, it's on purpose. I guess you've seen plenty of relationships where the couple are polar opposites of each other, yet they somehow work as a couple and you can buy that. But here you just have no idea why she would be attracted to him, in their first scenes she's just as annoyed at him as we are and over time they somehow end up being together. In the scenes they share together when they're not performing, you just want her to get away from him. I've talked a lot about this character in this review but he's very much a major annoyance. Still, I guess that's partially a testament to De Niro's performance here, he's fantastically convincing in the role, in fact he was probably too good. There's not much to say about the rest of the cast but they play their parts okay enough.
You can see Martin Scorsese's direction in the sense of how well it's all handled and looks, however it does seem like much of his style is heavily inspired by other similar films in the genre. There's actually not much to say about his direction here, it's as good as musical from the 70s should be. As you can expect, when the music sections are very good, unfortunately they're not as prominent as you'd think or hope for. However there is a pretty prominent music section towards the last act with Liza Minnelli, so it's worth sticking around for that. When the movie embraces the musical aspects of the movie, it actually really shines.
New York, New York is very clearly not one of Scorsese's best. Although I do admire what he was going for, overall I'm just going to remember it as an ambitious experiment that just didn't work out that well. Despite some good acting, direction and music, the deconstructional take on musicals just didn't work tonally, it's way too long, and one of the lead characters ruins much of the movie. It's not a must see, along with Who's that Knocking at My Door and Boxcar Bertha, I file this under 'watch only if you're a Martin Scorsese completionist'. You really aren't missing much if you don't see this.
This entry was posted in Drama, Musical and tagged 1977, 1977 movies, Liza Minnelli, Martin Scorsese, New York New York, Robert De Niro on November 21, 2019 by thecinemacritic.
Taxi Driver (1976) Review
Jodie Foster as Iris "Easy" Steensma
Harvey Keitel as Charles "Sport" Rain/"Matthew"
Leonard Harris as Charles Palantine
Taxi driver Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) is an ex-Marine and Vietnam War veteran living in New York City. As he suffers from insomnia, he spends his time working as a taxi driver at night, watching porn movies at seedy cinemas during the day, or thinking about how the world, New York in particular, has deteriorated into a cesspool. In nearly every phase of his life, he remains a complete outsider, failing to make emotional contact with anyone. He's a loner who has strong opinions about what is right and wrong with mankind. For him, the one bright spot in New York humanity is Betsy (Cybil Shepherd), a worker on the presidential nomination campaign of Senator Charles Palantine. He becomes obsessed with her. After an incident with her, he believes he has to do whatever he needs to make the world a better place in his opinion. One of his priorities is to be the savior for Iris (Jodie Foster), a twelve-year-old runaway and prostitute who he believes wants out of the profession and under the thumb of her pimp and lover Sport (Harvey Keitel).
Martin Scorsese at this point in his career had shown himself to be quite a good director, after his first two movies with him starting off, he then progressed a lot more to deliver some very good films with Mean Streets and Alice Doesn't Live Here. After those movies however came Martin Scorsese's first masterpiece with Taxi Driver. Over 4 decades later it's still an absolute classic and absolutely holds up.
Paul Schrader's script for Taxi Driver is fantastic, with some great dialogue and overall is just really well constructed. The movie is just under a couple hours long, I guess it slowed down in parts, but I was invested throughout the entire runtime. The thing that really drives the movie is the main character, and his journey and descent; it's much more of a character driven sort of movie than a plot focussed one. The lead character of Travis Bickle is one of the most fascinating protagonists I've seen in a movie. One of the things that make him so compelling especially with discussions of the movie is that everyone has their own thoughts about him. Some see him as a flawed anti-hero that is trying his best to do the right thing, others see him as an unstable psychopath and a time bomb waiting to go off. Taxi Driver puts you really inside his head and it really is seen through his perspective, and it made me uncomfortable being stuck there, so I think it did it's job. The movie is definitely not necessarily endorsing his actions, even if there's not active character saying that they are wrong. It's a cautionary tale about violence, and thematically it really was ahead of its time, it's still quite relevant today even. The most recent viewing was the 3rd time I saw it, and there are plenty of details that I picked up on repeat viewings. This film can be seen in many different ways, especially the final scenes. The ending definitely leaves room for many different interpretations, as this is definitely a movie with an unreliable narrator.
Robert De Niro is at his best here, embodying the character of Travis Bickle completely. He does well at being very deranged and unstable in an effectively subtle way. The narration throughout the movie could've just been exposition and an easy way for audiences to hear his thoughts, but it really works here as it's like we're trapped in his head with him, as this dialogue is what he's writing in his diary. No matter what Bickle does, you can't stop watching him. Personally I think it's best for you to go into the movie and decide for yourself what you think of him. A fantastic performance and character. The supporting cast don't get a ton of screentime, but they nonetheless do add quite a lot to the movie. Jodie Foster here is in one of her early roles as the underage prostitute that Travis eventually comes across, and she is really good. Other actors like Cybil Shepherd, Albert Brooks and Harvey Keitel also do great in their parts. Even Martin Scorsese is effectively unsettling (intentionally) in a one scene role, as a very disturbed passenger that Travis Bickle encounters during his job.
It's no surprise that Martin Scorsese's direction is fantastic, his work here on this movie is timeless. It's got such a great look throughout but it really shines during the night time moments, I really can't get over the use of colour. Scorsese perfectly captures New York City, really giving it a dirty feel throughout the movie. Throughout the movie you really get this feeling of disconnection and loneliness, just like how Travis Bickle is feeling throughout. Overall this movie has been really well put together. The score by Bernard Hermann (which is also worth noting is his final score) is great, ranging from calm and jazzy to intense and screeching, and had a bit of a sleezy tone that fits perfectly with the film.
Taxi Driver is a fantastic movie and still holds up extremely well today. Martin Scorsese's direction is pretty much perfect, Paul Schrader's screenplay is very well written and constructed, and Robert De Niro is absolutely outstanding here. There's honestly not much more that I can say that hasn't been said already, hence why this review isn't longer or more in depth. Much of the gratness must be experienced for yourself. Absolute essential viewing.
This entry was posted in Crime, Drama and tagged 1976, 1976 movies, Albert Brooks, Cybill Shepherd, Harvey Keitel, Jodie Foster, Leonard Harris, Martin Scorsese, Peter Boyle, Robert De Niro, Taxi Driver on November 20, 2019 by thecinemacritic.
Mean Streets (1973) Review
Age Rating: contains violence & offensive language
Robert De Niro as John "Johnny Boy" Civello
Harvey Keitel as Charlie Cappa
David Proval as Tony DeVienazo
Amy Robinson as Teresa Ronchelli
Richard Romanus as Michael Longo
Cesare Danova as Giovanni Cappa
A look at a group of small-time hoods and hustlers trying to make a living on the streets of New York. The story centers around Charlie (Harvey Keitel), a loan collector for a mobster named Giovanni (Cesare Danova). He can be pretty tough when he needs to but gets into trouble for cutting his friend Johnny Boy (Robert De Niro) – also his girlfriend's cousin – a bit too much slack. His girlfriend (Amy Robinson) is also a problem as she is epileptic and Giovanni, who genuinally cars about Charlie, wants him to dump her. As pressures mount, Charlie faces some difficult decisions with none of the possible outcomes to his liking.
Although he'd film Who's that Knocking at my Door and Boxcar Bertha beforehand, Mean Streets is the movie that got Martin Scorsese really noticed, and for very good reason. The raw yet energetic filmmaking is very impressive even today, and Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro more than shine in their roles here.
Mean Streets is Martin Scorsese's first crime movie, and it's not a bad first film for him to make in the genre. It feels like a very personal movie for Scorsese, the characters and the world feel real and the dialogue certainly sounded authentic. I personally wasn't hugely invested in the characters, but I was more than willing to watch where they went next. The plot is a little loose and doesn't have much of a focus or driving force (similar to Who's that Knocking at My Door), but it works as that. The tension escalates slowly, culminating in a very memorable ending.
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Wannian Temple () is a Buddhist temple located at the foot of Camel Mountain Range of Mount Emei, in Emeishan City, Sichuan, China. It is one of the six earliest Buddhist temples on Mount Emei. The temple is situated at the foot of Camel Mountain Range, facing the Daping Temple (), Niuxin Temple (), Shisun Summit () and Bomeng Summit ()<|fim_middle|>60s, Zhu De, Chen Yi and He Long visited the temple successively. On July 8, 1980, Deng Xiaoping visited the temple and lived one night. In 1983, Wannian Temple was designated as a National Key Buddhist Temple in Han Chinese Area by the State Council of China. In 1986, the Shanmen, Hall of Maitreya, Hall of Pilu and Bore Hall () were added to the temple. And the Drum Tower, Bell Tower and corridors were erected in 1991.
Architecture
Wannian Temple faces the west with the Shanmen, Hall of Maitreya, Beamless Brick Hall, Majestic Hall (), Mahavira Hall, and the Buddhist Texts Library along the central axis of the complex.
Beamless Brick Hall
The Beamless Brick Hall was built in 1600 by Wanli Emperor to congratulate the birthday of his mother. It is high, wide and long. Inspired by techniques and styles of India and Myanmar with not a single piece of wood was used. Walls of the hall are decorated with patterns of wood-like structures like circular arches, vertical columns, window lattices, etc. On the dome there are five white pagodas and statues of four auspicious animals. With the ancient style, the walls of dome were carved with small statues of Buddha, which were called "Thousand Buddha Worshiping Samantabhadra" ().
A bronze statue of Samantabhadra riding a white elephant is placed under the dome. It is high and weight . The statue was cast in 980, during the 5th year of Taiping Xingguo period of the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127). Sitting on the lotus throne, Samantabhadra wears a golden crown on the head and holds a Ruyi, his mount is also standing on four lotus platforms.
Xingyuan Hall
Behind the Beanless Brick Hall is the Xingyuan Hall () housing three national treasures: the Wanli Golden Seal (), tooth relic of the Buddha () and palm leaf manuscript (). The Wanli Golden Seal was cast in 1600 and presented by Empress Cixiaoxian. According to the Annals of Mount Emei (), the palm leaf manuscript was presented by the King of Myanmar in the mid-16th century, namely the Jiajing period (1522–1566) of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).
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Religious buildings and structures completed in 1954 | in the front. Wannian Temple is known not only for the bronze statue of Samantabhadra, but also for the Beamless Brick Hall.
History
East Jin and Tang dynasties
Wannian Temple was first established by Huichi () in the East Jin dynasty (266–420), it was called "Puxian Temple" () originally and changed to "Baishui Temple" () when it was reconstructed by Huitong () in 876 in the 3rd year of Qianfu period of the Tang dynasty (618–907). In the Kaiyuan period (713–741) of Emperor Xuanzong, poet Li Bai stayed in the Pilu Hall () and wrote many poems while listening to the music played by Guangjun ().
Northern Song dynasty
In 980, in the reign of Emperor Taizong in the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), Maozhen () restored the temple and cast a bronze statue of Samantabhadra in the temple. The temple was renamed "Baishui Puxian Temple" ().
Ming dynasty
In 1535, in the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Biechuan () made three statues of Buddha in the temple. Destroyed by a large fire in the Wanli period (1573–1620), it was rebuilt by monks under the order of Wanli Emperor in 1601. And the Beamless Brick Hall () was added to the temple with a plaque inscribed by Wanli Emperor with Chinese characters of "Shengshou Wannian Temple" ().
Qing dynasty
In the fall when Mount Emei enjoys the best weather, the mount is decorated with colorful maple and ginkgo trees reflected on the green water lake. This poetic scenery was called "White Water in the Wind of Fall" () and acclaimed one of the ten best sceneries in Mount Emei by Qing dynasty scholar Tan Zhongyue ().
Republic of China
In 1946, the temple was completely destroyed with only the Beamless Brick Hall remaining.
People's Republic of China
After the founding of the PRC, the local government rebuilt the temple.
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"Detectives Need the Public's Help to Identify Stabbing Victim"
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The victim passed away at 10:10 p.m. as the result of an apparent stab wound to the chest.
The identity and motive for the crime is unknown. The victim is described as a male Hispanic, approximately 20 years-old, 5'6", 160 pounds and had a pierced stud earring in his left ear.
He was wearing a gray t-shirt with the words "Las Vegas Nevada" on the front, blue Levi's jeans, and black tennis shoes.
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Thank you to everyone who participated and for a wonderful THATCampNE experience!
For anyone who took the Regular Expressions workshop, I've updated the workshop webpage with some new links and an edited and annotated transcript of everything I typed in that you saw up on the projector screen. The transcript includes 215 lines of code that you can copy and paste into Python, along with 332 lines of annotation to explain what's going on. There's even a new section at the end that deals with printing out the word-frequency structure that we computed at the end of the workshop.
I also updated the example code, zombify.py and pitchfork_scraper.py, with extra annotations.
Thanks for such a great weekend of discussions and learning, and I hope some of you who were at my workshop get some use out of the updated materials.
a product from the undergrad curriculum workshop!
I thought I would share<|fim_middle|> to the RE tutorials Jadrian recommended.
Hopefully these will be a useful reference to others who attended the workshop, and maybe even peak the interest of those who weren't there!
Where does the design process for an interactive exhibit start?
How do you simplify a complex concept to work as a children's exhibit?
What goes into the software engineering of an interactive exhibit?
I would like to propose a session about the ethics of data visualization. How, given new digital tools, can we honestly represent our research? What are the obligations as a researcher in conducting collaborative research and project development with people whose lives we are representing digitally? How do we construct a methodology(ies) in the field of digital humanities that does not do violence to the subjects of our research? What are key new tensions that emerge between researchers and subjects when using data visualization?
We're hoping to see you all tomorrow morning, ready for a day of workshops that will culminate in a hackathon followed by a well deserved beer. Perhaps even a walk downtown after the beer to see an exhibit of multimedia installations. And then there's Saturday! Here in Providence, we're getting ready and trying to make sure that all will go swimmingly. Here are some things that will help you prepare.
It's all on the website – All information is on the site – parking, locations, session proposals, schedules. Look it over. If you need more information on something, make a comment, tweet a question. Please look over the Workshop page before Friday!
Have you updated your profile? Looked at the other profiles?
Have you thought about doing a Lightning Talk? No need to sign up now, you can get in line on Saturday morning. They're short, sweet, and a great way to get your work or ideas out there. 2 minutes.
Workshops – any suggested preparations are linked from the Workshop description, take a look and download the necessaries for the workshop(s) you are interested in.
Bring a rain jacket. We'll be walking around. Forecast for warm, but rainy. Check the forecast on Wunderground or the National Weather Service.
Parking: See "Around Brown" page also "Locations" page.
Are you on Twitter? That's the best way to see what's going on in other sessions/workshops, ask questions, see where everyone's going for lunch… [Is Twitter new territory? Maybe that's a session proposal right there!] Our Twitter hashtag is #thatcampne.
Categories: General | Comments Off on Preflight! | the notes I took this morning during Jadrian Miles' excellent workshop Regular Expressions, Text Processing, and Web Scraping. The notes include the a key to general RE commands, annotations on lines from the python scripts we used in the workshop (available here: cs.brown.edu/~jadrian/thatcamp/), and annotated versions of some of the regular expressions we entered directly into the command line. There are also links | 85 |
Indy's Cost Effective Transit Improvement Plan Is a Model for Low Density Cities
August 21, 2019 By Aaron M. Renn
My latest piece is online at CityLab. It's a look at the transit improvement plans in Indianapolis as the city's first Bus Rapid Transit line on September 1st. Indy's system is a model for how lower density cities with auto-centric cultures can start making major improvements in their transit offerings in a capital efficient way. (Transport guru Yonah Freemark likewise holds the Indy system in high regard, writing in Streetsblog back in 2017 that it is going to be "like launching a brand new transit system.").
Indy is upgrading its system in several ways:
Three BRT spines totaling 62 miles and 97 stations. (Features: level boarding, exclusive lanes for a majority of the route, transit signal priority, offboard fare collection, all electric buses, 10 minute all day service, etc).
A new, grid based bus network with several high frequency routes – a game changer vs. the current hub and spoke system with buses mostly coming every 30 or 60 minutes.
Significantly greater spans of service, with all routes running every day.
A new fare collection system with mobile device integration, fare capping, etc.
The whole thing is set to be delivered by 2025 (about five years). And the price tag is reasonable. The BRT system at full buildout in Marion County is only $500 million. The first line was 80% federally funded, and if future lines achieve the targeted 5<|fim_middle|>Horne promises that this new network will have "a better span of service, with every route running every day of the week." Currently, many bus routes take weekends off. Buses will also run more frequently on many core routes, with more non-radial lines providing additional transfer opportunities. That should be a game-changer for riders, Horne says. "Having that frequent, fast, reliable bus service is really essential."
Click through to read the whole thing.
If you didn't already listen, please check out my podcast on transit improvements with Jerome Horne of Indy's transit agency IndyGo.
Filed Under: Indianapolis, Planning, Transport, and Environment
P Burgos says
That is quite a federal haul for the local politicians to bring, if I am understanding correctly. Is it correct that the project costs $500 million, and the feds are paying $280 million for it? It is almost as if the federal government is paying them to build this, and then they "merely" need to pay for operating costs and upkeep.
Does anyone have a good link to the history of this project and the politics behind it? I am curious, because culture often is discussed in the comments to this blog, and it would interesting to understand the culture and politics that can produce such an outcome.
I have no idea if knowing about the kind of culture and politics of one city will actually yield any actionable insight in other cities, but it is still interesting to think about.
Also, how is the Jarrett Walker & Co. bus system redesign faring in Houston at the moment? Any lessons for Indy in that implementation of an improved and rationalized bus network?
Aaron M. Renn says
There are various federal programs that provide money for launching new transit service. One of them is called Small Starts, which is what Indy got for the Red Line. I'm assuming they will be applying for the same program for future lines. They got 80% federal funding on the Red Line but are hoping for 50% on future lines. The feds do have programs that help replace old buses, but they don't pay for capital maintenance on stations.
The transit plan was developed by a bi-partisan, business led group called the Central Indiana Transit Task Force. One smart political move they made was naming as co-chair Al Hubbard, who used to chair the RNC and was very tight with Mitch Daniels and the state GOP establishment. Indiana is totally Republican dominated at present. It also helped that the mayor of Indy at the time the plan was developed was also a Republican.
The other notable political aspect is that when that Republican mayor didn't run again and was replaced by a Democrat, there was no change to the transit plan. The public vote actually took place under the new Democrat mayor. He did not support the plan but didn't oppose it either. It's rare for a plan to survive a party changeover like that without any change.
I'm not sure what's happening in Houston. | 0% federal funding, the total local cost will only be $220 million. And that will include massive street improvements the city desperately needs – drainage, pavement, sidewalks, signals, and many miles of new sidewalks where none currently exist.
This is a much, much better approach to getting in the transit game than trying to just straight to a multi-billion dollar light rail system.
Here's an excerpt from my piece.
The BRT buses themselves—all-electric articulated coaches from BYD—are a major upgrade over the standard models. Riders will get amenities like Wi-Fi, USB ports, and automated announcements; a series of attractive new bus stations will feature arrival time information and an integrated snow melt system. But while the Red Line will be America's first all-electric BRT line and only the third system with fare capping, the features alone are not groundbreaking. What stands to be transformative is the overall impact the improvements could have on Indianapolis, which is currently saddled with a little-used bus system featuring lines running every 30 or 60 minutes.
The BRT line is just one part of an improved overall bus network redesigned by Jarrett Walker & Associates, the firm led by transit consultant (and occasional CityLab contributor) Jarrett Walker. This future high frequency grid will be rolled out incrementally once the Red Line goes live. Walker senior associate Michelle Poyourow, who worked on the Indy network, says, "Indy is about to demonstrate that when you invest in the whole network rather than just a handful of rapid transit lines, you can spread the benefits of rapid transit far across the whole city."
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Abstract: It is well known that the phenomenon of spatial walk-off can degrade the beam quality in nonlinear conversion processes. The article shows, however, that this is not necessarily the case, even in cases with strong walk-off.
It is well known that the phenomenon of spatial walk-off can degrade the beam quality in nonlinear frequency conversion processes. It occurs only in cases with critical phase matching. At least one of the involved waves has the extraordinary polarization direction, and such components will have intensity distributions which somehow "drift away" from the direction given by the wave vector. This phenomenon is a consequence of the anisotropy of the nonlinear crystal material.
The most common effect of that spatial walk-off is that the generated wave obtains a broader amplitude and intensity profile. This is the case, for example, for frequency doubling in LBO with the type-I scheme XY oo-e, where the harmonic wave (other than the pump wave) experiences walk-off. An interesting question is now whether or not that walk-off degrades the beam quality.
The widening of the harmonic beam as such does not necessarily<|fim_middle|> remain more or less unchanged!
However, walk-off may indeed reduce the beam quality in situations where it leads to complicated intensity profiles. Typically, this occurs when we have both a strong walk-off and a strong conversion, involving strong pump depletion. The beam divergence may then not decrease as much as the beam radius increases, so that the beam quality is degraded.
There is a similar effect in the case of temporal walk-off. Here, the product beam becomes temporally longer, but its optical bandwidth also becomes smaller, so that the time–bandwidth product may remain unchanged. However, temporal walk-off may also lead to complicated changes of pulse shape, and in that case the time–bandwidth product may be increased strongly. | lead to a degradation of beam quality, even in cases where it is substantial. While the beam waist becomes larger, the beam divergence is also reduced. This is essentially because we still have a "well-behaved" intensity profile, associated with flat or weakly curved wavefronts. In effect, the beam parameter product and thus the M2 factor may | 72 |
Concierge Auctions Announces November/December Global Auction Lineup of $120 Million in Properties—Most No Reserve
150 Central Park South, New York, NY
2934 N Hall Street, Dallas, TX
Mill Creek Ravine House, 9213 97 Street NW
Dreamcatcher Villa
73-4720 Aukai Place, Kohanaiki Club, Big Island<|fim_middle|> offering convenience and style for a start-up business, space for artists to create and exhibit their work, or a unique office with open retail space. Ideally suited for employees and potential client visitors, 2934 North Hall Street has 11 covered, in-building parking spaces. Above, the three-story penthouse has the feel of a stand-alone home, with a luxurious master sanctuary and spa bath, walls of glass, and a wraparound terrace for entertaining or enjoying some quiet time away from work.
"Having watched several of Concierge Auctions' successes over the years and even the last couple of weeks, I couldn't be more thrilled to bring this property to auction," stated Rosen. "Their ability to bring a property to market with the promise of a time-sensitive sale means that we're poised to capitalize on finding a buyer and ultimately make a successful sale—all within sixty days. With uncertainty being at an all time high, Concierge Auctions is one thing you can truly be certain about."
Mill Creek Ravine House | 9213 97 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Set in the heart of the River Valley in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, exclusive 9213 97 Street NW is a modern, environmentally responsible escape built to last as a future heritage home. The multi-generational estate will auction online next month in cooperation with Shane Gwilliam of Sable Realty. Never before publicly listed for sale, the property will sell No Reserve to the highest bidder.
"It has been a dream to build a future heritage home and we enjoyed every part of the process," stated the seller. "That being said, this home has been a blessing, but our life is a journey and not a destination. As with everything, our journey is still a work in progress, but we are looking forward to naming a new owner who will see our visions come to fruition and carry on the legacy."
Nestled on a private, tree-filled hillside that offers spanning ravine and park views, the Mill Creek Ravine House is a modern, concrete-built retreat spanning four-levels and 5,500-square-foot, boasting the largest square footage in Mill Creek. Beamed ceilings, marble details, and quality finishes can be found around every turn. A state-of-the-art, eat-in kitchen and open plan living room provide plenty of space to entertain guests. Meander the home with ease using the four-floor tube elevator, from the private master floor on the uppermost level to the rooftop patio where views of the Edmonton skyline and stunning natural landscape are abound. Outside, explore the stunning River Valley trail system for hiking and biking adventures.
"An exclusive offering doesn't begin to describe the opportunity we have with Concierge Auctions," stated Gwilliam. "This one-of-a-kind property was built with durability and sustainability in mind and is truly a multi-generational home for the ages. I am excited to be involved in this process every step of the way and look forward to our combined efforts to bring the right buyer."
Dreamcatcher Villa | St. George's, Grenada, West Indies
Set atop a hill in a luxurious boutique private residence club and resort, The Point at Petite Calivigny, Dreamcatcher Villa will auction online in cooperation with Aileen Febles of Windward Enterprises. Currently offered for $2.5 million, the property will sell with a $1.7 million Reserve to the highest bidder.
Walls of glass let in commanding ocean and sunset vistas and offer relaxation on the expansive terrace. With outdoor space to lounge, play, dine, and entertain, the deck blends into the turquoise waters below, bridged by a sparkling infinity-edge pool. The sleek kitchen anchors an open-plan main living area with designer finishes and state-of-the-art appliances.
"I spent much of my childhood here in Grenada and when I returned focused my attention on fulfilling the mission of my foundation whose activity is to improve the lives of the citizens of this beautiful country," stated Christopher Ashby, seller. "The property sits on the shore of the Marine Sanctuary of Clarkes Court Bay with stunning views of the magnificent Calivigny Island and the beautiful Hog Island. Partnering with Concierge Auctions and gaining access to their superb global database is one of the main reasons we chose to take the property to auction—in addition to top-rated sales outreach and marketing, we're eager to see the outcome of a successful sale come December."
Resort amenities include a rare 11-acre property with marina access and dock, a private gym and spa, private beach access with a swimming area, and a dedicated 50,000-gallon water tank and emergency power generation facility.
"This auction presents an incredible opportunity to own one of just three villas within the resort community here in Grenada," stated Febles. "The property itself is newly-constructed and being offered turnkey/furnished with a custom-designed interior by Cindy Bromsberg Interiors in Miami. With safety and security within The Point at Petite Calivigny, island living can truly be yours."
73-4720 Aukai Place | Kohanaiki, Big Island, HI
Perched on a prominent tier of land in the exclusive Kohanaiki, a private equity golf club and community, 73-4720 Aukai Place will auction online turnkey furnished next month via Concierge Auctions in cooperation with Joni Metzler of Metzler Realty. The property is currently being offered for $19.5 million and will sell No Reserve to the highest bidder.
Rich teak hardwoods grace the interior, from the beamed ceilings to custom cabinetry to artful screens that enable gentle trade winds to flow. This one-acre escape features bespoke furniture designed and crafted specifically for this villa by Douglas Durkin of Douglas Durkin Design in San Francisco. Known for their very customized approach to residential design, Durkin drew inspiration from traditional Kapa Cloths of the indigenous Hawaiian culture and the Tapa cloth patterns of Pacific cultures, combining the patterns and motifs into a one-of-a-kind collection of custom furnishings found throughout the residence.
"This is a truly breathtaking home, and I'm thrilled to be a partner with Concierge Auctions after seeing them conduct countless successful auctions in Hawaii over the past 10 years," stated Metzler. "Their level of professionalism and marketing capabilities are unmatched and I'm confident that their top-tier auction platform will produce a pool of elite buyers across the globe. We're looking forward to a successful auction and future partnership."
Surrounded by lush, tropical flora, the pocketed, sliding glass doors grant unobstructed access to a spectacular outdoor living space. Enjoy covered lanais that span 1,500-plus square feet, flow seamlessly from the great room to two serene master sanctuaries, and offer unimpeded views of the Kona coastline.
Additional Properties Include:
Villa Dulce | Ibiza, Spain
Bid Online November 25–30
Currently Listed for €9.5M. No Reserve.
In Cooperation with Alex Richardson of Black Book Ibiza
Terre Blanche | 25130 Escarpment Ridge View, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Currently Listed for $9.83M CAD. No Reserve.
In Cooperation with Mark D. Evernden of Century 21 Bamber
410 North Marion Street, Denver, CO
Bid Online December 4–7
Currently Listed for $4.995M. No Reserve.
In Cooperation with Jeff Hendley of Compass Colorado
Villa Siam | Phuket, Thailand
Bid Online December 8–14
Currently Listed for $18M. No Reserve.
In Cooperation with Lyndon Phillips of Prime Real Estate Phuket
Warrior Ridge Lodge | 6848 Warriors Ridge Road, State College, PA
In Cooperation with Anne Lusk of Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
4 Old Wenham Way, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Currently Listed for $3.5M. Reserve $1.995M.
In Cooperation with Melissa Dias-Lopes of J. Barrett & Company
31248 Coyote Valley Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Krystal Aeby | , HI
I'm confident that Concierge Auctions' incredible global reach and a team of top talent will identify the perfect buyer, an individual as unique as this property itself."— Arnon Katz, seller
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, November 23, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Concierge Auctions has released its November/December lineup of over $120 million of luxury properties spanning 5 countries and 6 U.S. states—the majority offered No Reserve to the highest bidders.
Offerings include a three-story penthouse in iconic c1930s Hampshire House overlooking Central Park; a future heritage home built with environmental responsibility in mind in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; a villa within a private, boutique residence club and resort, The Point at Petite Calivigny, in the West Indies; and a one-of-a-kind retreat located within a private equity golf club and community on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Buyers may bid digitally from anywhere in the world via the firm's online marketplace, ConciergeAuctions.com.
Featured Properties Include:
Bid Online December 18–22
The most iconic three-story penthouse of New York City's future, steeped rich in its history, will auction online next month in cooperation with Tal Reznick and Shawn Elliott of the Elliott Team and Nest Seekers International. Perched thirty-seven floors above the 50-yard line of Central Park South on Billionaire's Row, the property is currently offered for $40 million and appraised at $100M upon completion ($15-$20M estimated finish costs), and will sell No Reserve to the highest bidder.
"Years of passion and knowledge went into the planning, design, and obtaining of the permits necessary to offer this extraordinary offering," said Arnon Katz, seller. "There is absolutely nothing else like it in the world, and this is what makes it truly special. I'm confident that Concierge Auctions' incredible global reach and a team of top talent will identify the perfect buyer, an individual as unique as this property itself, who not only understands the value, but who also has the vision to complete this magnificent penthouse to its reality."
This unparalleled real estate offering presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reside in one of the most unique and trophy penthouses in the world with modern luxury and exquisite views atop the historic and iconic c1930s Hampshire House, one of Central Park's most exclusive white glove buildings. With pre-approved, construction "shovel"-ready design, plans, and permits held by New York City's most luxurious, professional, and high-end general contractor SilverLining and lauded SPAN Architecture, 150 Central Park South is ready for completion.
"This is a unique opportunity to own an iconic piece of Manhattan real estate," stated Elliott. "The discerning buyer will have a really large penthouse with beautiful 360-degree views and outdoor terraces facing Central Park. I'm confident that whomever is fortunate enough to win this property on auction day will likely never trade it again, making it a true once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that simply will never exist again."
Minutes from Downtown Dallas in the heart of Uptown, 2934 North Hall Street will auction online with No Reserve in cooperation with Jonathan Rosen of Compass Real Estate. Currently offered for $8.9 million, the property will sell No Reserve to the highest bidder.
"Having bought several homes with Concierge Auctions already, bringing this live/work property to auction was an obvious choice. Not only are they the top luxury real estate auction company in the world, they have incredible acumen when it comes to finding the perfect buyer for unique properties," stated Mehrdad Moayedi, seller.
The six-story turnkey furnished property boasts a desirable blend of commercial and residential possibilities, | 795 |
Bearthoven [ \'bâr-toh-vən\ ] is a piano trio creating a new repertoire for a familiar instrumentation by commissioning works from leading young composers. Karl Larson (piano), Pat Swoboda (bass), and Matt Evans (percussion) have combined their individual voices and diverse musical backgrounds, coming together to create a versatile trio focused on frequent and innovative commissioning of<|fim_middle|>ATA Festival, the Bang On a Can Marathon, the Music/Sound Series at EMPAC, the Princeton Sound Kitchen, and the Ciclo de Conciertos de Música Contemporánea in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The group's debut album Trios was released on Cantaloupe Music in May of 2017. Their second album, American Dream, features the works of Scott Wollschleger, and was released in February of 2019 on the same label. Bearthoven was recently selected as 1 of 24 ensembles to be a part of the inaugural New Music USA Impact Fund cohort.
Bearthoven exists in an era where music no longer fits into discrete genre categories. Audiences have well trained ears attuned to aural cues and sonic associations, connecting pieces of music with our larger conception of culture like never before. The current generation has access to an unprecedented amount and variety of music, and these associations grow stronger and more developed with each technological development. Larson, Swoboda, and Evans believe these developments raise interesting questions about how contemporary chamber ensembles approach commissioning, programming, and marketing strategies. Through their work in Bearthoven, the musicians strive to address these questions, developing a new model for contemporary chamber groups in the 21st century.
Bearthoven's instrumentation, while a clear reference to jazz and pop idioms, is intended to serve as an access point for the current listener. When commissioning new works, the trio invites composers to explore their cultural relationship with the instrumentation, creating a dialogue between their compositional voice and their own associations with the piano, bass, and percussion sound palette. This approach is a provocative prompt for composers and provides the audience with a secure sonic foothold, even in the most abstract compositions.
Bearthoven's New Music USA NYC New Music Impact Fund profile can be found here. Support through New Music USA's NYC New Music Impact Fund is made possible with funding from The Scherman Foundation's Katharine S. and Axel G. Rosin Fund. | up-and-coming composers. Bearthoven is rapidly building a diverse repertoire by challenging composers to apply their own voice to an instrumentation that, while common amongst jazz and pop idioms, is currently foreign in the contemporary classical world.
Formed in 2013, Bearthoven has quickly established themselves as a forerunner in the New York City contemporary music scene. Commissioning over 30 new works in their first six seasons, the trio has created its own diverse repertoire ranging from the driving, post-minimal voices of Ken Thomson, Brooks Frederickson, and Shelley Washington to the atmospheric and abstracted offerings of Sarah Hennies, Scott Wollschleger, and Anthony Vine. Bearthoven's commitment to collaboration and innovation has garnered both critical and peer acclaim and has led to featured performances on notable series including the M | 170 |
Photo Credit: Project Phakama
Project Phakama was set up in 199<|fim_middle|> | 6 as an initiative of Lift (London International Festival of Theatre) in partnership with Sibikwa Community Theatre from Johannesburg – South Africa. Phakama means stand up, elevate, empower yourself in the Xhosa language. It was originally launched as an arts exchange programme involving young people and arts and education practitioners from communities from South Africa and the UK. Since its inception, a programme of intense cultural training combined with a series of adventurous public performances has blazed a trail of inspirational endeavour and left a legacy of networks and opportunities in its wake.
Now an independent charitable organisation based at Queen Mary University of London, Phakama continues to empower young people, believing that everyone has a story to tell.
In 2018 a book about the first twenty years of Phakama's history was published – it is available on amazon or through the bloomsbury website. | 175 |
News processes, opportunities and challenges in converged Kenyan newsrooms: a case study of Standard Group Plc
Agnes Aineah, Aga Khan University
Master of Arts in Digital Journalism (MADJ)
Nancy Booker
Sam Kamau
Graduate School of Media and Communications
Convergence is not a new concept in Kenya's media industry. Legacy media organizations in Kenya have relaunched several times in an attempt to integrate their newsroom operations and to create digitally fronted newsrooms. This study explores the news processes that converged newsrooms have put in place to support the integration of previously distinct media operations and the opportunities and challenges inherent in converged newsrooms in Kenya. It is a case study of Standard Group PLC which<|fim_middle|> generate and submit content across platforms of the converged newsroom.
Aineah, Agnes. (2022). News processes, opportunities and challenges in converged Kenyan newsrooms: a case study of Standard Group Plc (Unpublished Master's Thesis). Aga Khan University. Graduate School of Media & Communications
Journalism Studies Commons, Mass Communication Commons, Social Media Commons | fully converged its newsroom operations in April 2021 after having undergone several convergence attempts "with little success" (Vaseling, 2021). This study was guided by two theories: Media Convergence Theory and the Disruptive Innovation Theory. The study adopted a Qualitative Study Approach and Descriptive Case Study Design to examine SG as a single unit. The researcher observed intake and output meetings at SG's converged newsroom, the process of converging story ideas, the media house's implementation of the Digital First Approach and how stories are identified, assigned, and edited at the SG converged newsroom. In-depth interviews were also conducted with 14 reporters and editors who were selected purposively from SG's newly created thematic desks in the converged newsroom. The following came out of observation of SG's converged newsroom processes: the merging of SG's traditional platforms into a close-knit unit; the inverted news process that starts at the bottom; converging story ideas at SG and the newsroom's prioritization of digital content. Opportunities of convergence that were identified in this study include: better told stories for the audiences, an opportunity to explore other talents, a better appreciation of the role of the Digital Desk and proper utilization of resources and maximized profits. The study also identified challenges such as too much work, reluctance among journalists to work across multiple platforms owing to personality differences and age, varied platform demands, lack of clarity in roles, gaps in the implementation of the strategy and inadequate facilitation of journalists. The study recommends proper coordination of field reporters and reporters on the digital Radar Desk whose roles sometimes collide. The study also recommends that structures should be put in place to guide the ownership of by-lines where field reporters are collaborating on stories with their digital counterparts. SG should reinforce structures that have been put in place to measure performance of journalists across multiple platforms. The media group should also find a way to align convergence to the Human Resource issues such as facilitation, compensation and managing workloads of the journalists who are now required to | 410 |
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-116
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-116| Image via Keith Allison/Flickr
Towns scores 33 points to lead the Wolves to their third victory of the season.
by Reagandy (article) and Milos Kitanovic (video)
October 28, 2017 at 12:29 PM October 28, 2017 at 12:29 PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Oklahoma City Thunder with the score 119-116 on Friday, October 27, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Karl Anthony-Towns had one of the best games in his career. He contributed 33 points, 19 rebounds, and four blocks in 36 minutes with just only one turnover. He shot 50 percent from the field, 25 percent from beyond the arc, and 88.9 percent from the Free Throw Line. The Wolves have now defeated the Thunder twice this season.
Steven Adams steps up
Despite the loss, Steven Adams had himself a really great game. He contributed 20 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one block in 32 minutes.
He shot an amazing 80 percent from the field and 100 percent from the free throw line. Adams had a really solid night but it still was not enough to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Oklahoma City Thunder will have a chance to bounce back today, as they will face the struggling Chicago Bulls team.
Four Thunder players score 20+ points
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a really solid game against the Timberwolves despite them losing<|fim_middle|>oup lost 2021 Draft pick Ohio State Buckeyes: McCord, Stroud, Wade and Miller expected to leave in this year's NFL draft Roger Federer books Swiss Indoors Basel final over del Potro Warriors make epic fourth quarter comeback, beat Wizards by three '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way': Kenneth says his relationship is not acted Video '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way:' Sumit is facing backlash for choosing Jenny Video | . Four Oklahoma players scored 20+ points against Minnesota. Paul George was able to contribute 23 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Carmelo Anthony also scored 23 points, two rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. Russel Westbrook almost had a triple-double with 27 points, eight rebounds, nine assists, and two steals.
While Steven Adams had 20 points and eight rebounds.
Oklahoma City Thunder also had a great shooting night, shooting 50 percent from the field and 88 percent from the free throw line. Oklahoma had a chance to send the game to overtime but Carmelo Anthony missed the last second three-point attempt to tie the game.
Butler scores 25 points
Jimmy Butler had his best game so far as part of the Minnesota Timberwolves roster.
This was the first time he scored 20+ points this season. He contributed 25 points, five rebounds, and seven assists in 38 minutes. He shot 70 percent from the field and 84.6 percent from the free throw line. Butler missed the last two games due to an upper respiratory illness but he came back with a bang. Late in the fourth quarter, Butler scored six consecutive points for Minnesota to give them a 118-112 advantage, a lead that they would no longer relinquish.
Oklahoma played a solid game bit Minnesota played an even better game. They will now focus on their game this Sunday as they will face Miami Heat.
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The Double-Edged Sword of Gratitude & How to Get on its Right Side
podcast Nov 25, 2022
Gratitude is one of those things we're socialized to believe is always positive, but there's a lot more nuance to it.
Sometimes saying thank you can go a long way, other times we use gratitude as an excuse to not ask.
What are the advantages of showing gratitude?
Where can gratitude take a turn for the negative?
In this episode, I talk about how to make sure your 'thank you' is working for you and not against you at the negotiating table.
Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode
A powerful way to bridge your ask
How can we use gratitude to melt the ice in a negotiation?
The built-in social capital of negotiation
Why is it so important to express gratitude to the people who help pave the way to a great outcome?
Where gratitude hurts your goals
Can gratitude keep us trapped in a job that's not serving us?
They Can't Read Your Mind: How to Communicate What You Need From Your Job
To have a job that truly serves us and allows us to thrive at the highest level, certain boundaries and conditions need to be present.
We may be acutely aware of what these things are for ourselves, but our employers can't read our minds.
We have to express our unique needs and spell them out so we can get the support we need to thrive in our jobs.
How do we get key decision-makers to understand the day-to-day challenges we have in our jobs and the improvements we need?
In this episode, I talk about how to express what you require to be your best (and happiest) at work.
Why our employers might not understand what we're dealing with
The people who make the decisions on what our day-to-day looks like are removed from our everyday clinical work. How do we let them in on what we're experiencing in a way they will understand?
What we need to perform optimally
How do you maximize the things you're best equipped and...
Victory Hangovers: What to Do When a Huge Win Feels Underwhelming
Big wins, leaps, and accomplishments are often associated with endorphin-rich highs and tons of elation, but what happens when the joy is short-lived, and we're left feeling a little underwhelmed about the whole thing?
Sometimes the after-effect of a win is more anticlimactic than we thought it would be, and that's totally okay.
Victory hangovers are a natural part of growing as a person, we won't always have the warm and fuzzies when we achieve something great.
How do we deal with all the feelings that come with a win?
In this episode, we talk about why we feel low after doing something really great.
Why moments of accomplishment bring up unexpected feelings
A huge part of growth is adjusting to a new set point for ourselves - is that what makes a win feel anticlimactic?
How to avoid a spiral into full-on negativity
After a victory, our brains may offer less-than-helpful thoughts that can sabotage us, how do we...
Does Your Body Language Match Your Ask? A Guide to Non-Verbal Influence
When we show up to a negotiation (or any conversation for that matter) it's not just the words we say that make the ask, our body language does some speaking of its own too.
If we're making a big, bold ask, but our body language screams small - our words won't pack as much of a punch, making it very confusing for the person on the other end.
How do we create more alignment between our words and our body language? How do we make sure our confidence is equally heard and felt?
In this episode, I share a golden nugget from Kasia Urbaniak's Unbound: A Woman's Guide to Power and how to fine-tune our non-verbal communication skills.
How to enter a negotiation with dominant energy
How do we make sure the energy of influence is going outward to the person we're making the ask to, instead of being internalized?
Why body language carries into our voices
In a virtual setup, can our body language be palpable even if...
How to Wear Your Boundaries Like Armor & Protect What Matters Most...Your Health with Dr. Sasha<|fim_middle|> to Overcome Overeating, Trust Your Body & Keep the Weight Off Forever with Dr. Katrina Ubell
Negotiation and self-care routinely go hand-in-hand.
Feeling like our best selves can make it easier to focus our attention on our negotiations and negotiating a job that works for us helps us to have the time and energy to truly focus on ourselves.
However, the diet programs we see everywhere disconnect us from our bodies, force us to eat food that doesn't taste good, and ultimately lead us right back to where we started.
Can we eat in a way that supports our bodies, creates positivity around food, and gives us the life results we want without white-knuckling through another problematic diet?
So how do we shift to a more peaceful existence with food?
In this episode, I'm joined by physician and master certified life coach, CEO at Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, Dr. Katrina Ubell.
She talks about her new...
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podcast Oct 27, 2022
Boundaries are associated with protecting ourselves from negativity, and even great things can become toxic without boundaries.
Many of us love our jobs, but because we have so much on our plates, we're always one stressful moment away from completely falling apart.
In healthcare, it feels like we're caught between accepting burnout as part of the job and quitting entirely.
So is there a happier medium?
How do we overcome this internal tug-of-war between what's healthy for us and what burns us out?
In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by the founder/CEO of Brave Enough and author of "Brave Boundaries: Strategies to Say No, Stand Strong and Take Control of Your Time" Dr. Sasha Shillcutt.
She shares how to set boundaries so we stop over-functioning and stretching ourselves too thin.
Where our over-functioning stems from
Could our struggle with boundaries have little to do with ego or an...
How to Break Out of Binary Thinking & See the Infinite Possibilities
All-or-nothing, dichotomous thinking is a little evolutionary trait that all human beings have.
Though it can be helpful in many scenarios, it can be limiting at the negotiation table.
When it feels like win or lose are the only options available to us, it makes us blind to the fact that there could be a third, fourth, or even fifth possibility worth exploring.
How can we break ourselves free of constrictive thinking, look at our situation differently, and come up with other possibilities?
In this episode, I'm talking about how to break out of the trap of all-or-nothing thinking and take the blinders off.
How to unlock infinite possibilities
When we're presented with two options, how do we carve out another lane for ourselves?
The trap of all-or-nothing thinking
When we operate with blinders on, what could we be missing out on?
Why we have to focus on what's best for us now
Could thinking that we have to make a...
Before You Celebrate the Yes, Make Sure It's Backed By Execution
In a negotiation, not all yeses are created equal. Sometimes 'yes' is said to make you stop asking, and it's not really backed by action or execution.
How do we tell the difference so we don't end up feeling stuck in limbo or getting strung along?
Before we pat ourselves on the back and break out the champagne, it's critical that we make sure what we're excited about is a solid win and not an empty promise.
What structures can we put in place to make sure we get what we negotiated for?
In this episode, I'm going to share what we have to do before we get excited about a great negotiation.
How to identify points of contact early
How do we pre-plan for a point to circle back or touch base?
Why pre-planning for contact is so critical in a new job
There's nothing worse than getting a 'yes' and then feeling like you're stuck in limbo, so how do you make sure the ball is...
You Can't Control Other People: 2 Ways to Cope with This & Still Show Up as a Boss
One of life's biggest truths is that we have very little control over other people and how they show up and act.
Even in a negotiation, we can have all our ducks in a row and the best intentions, but we still can't control how people respond to us advocating for ourselves.
The real challenge is accepting this and making sure we don't let that mean anything about who we really are.
How do we make sure other people's responses don't take away our power?
In this episode, I offer two simple responses that save us from the frustration and disappointment of us not being in control of other people.
How to blast through second-guessing and self-doubt
There's always a risk of backlash when we set boundaries, so how do we overcome feeling bad about that?
The mindset shift that will save you from a ton of despair
"People are allowed to be wrong about me." Why is this statement and belief so...
Multi-Party Negotiations: How to Create a Win-Win Scenario for Everyone
podcast Sep 29, 2022
For many doctors, a negotiation isn't as simple as a one-person to one-organization scenario - collective negotiations are pretty common.
There are many ways things can get a little dicey when multiple parties with different priorities, goals, and needs are involved.
Whether you're negotiating in a space with multiple stakeholders or negotiating on behalf of a group, there are things we need to be mindful of to make it beneficial for everyone.
In this episode, I'll share 3 key areas we need to pay attention to, and how we can negotiate as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Why collective negotiations hit a wall and how to avoid it
How do coalitions, process management issues, and fluctuating BATNAs play into a group negotiation?
How to eliminate resentments before they even arise
How do we deal with differences in priorities and goals in a way that stops us from feeling we got the short end of the stick?
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On a warm sunny day, there is not much that could be more perfect than a drive through the Kent countryside.
Especially if you're also visiting a medieval house with its beautiful garden. We took a slight detour on our visit to Tonbridge Wells and stopped at Penshurst Place.
Owned now by the Viscount de L'Isle MBE and his wife Isobel, the 14th century Manor house was once property of King Henry VIII.
I recommend taking a look at their website, for a wealth of information regarding the House and Gardens. But you can also find curious facts. For example, Penshurst Place was the location for lavish film productions such as 'The other Boleyn girl' and 'Wolf Hall', but also for a Pedigree Chum advert.
We took a tour of the house which was well worth the visit. There is a lot of information about the history of the building, but for us, the visit was all about the gardens.
The view when you step outside the house from the entrance of the Baron's Hall and State Rooms is breathtaking. From the south lawn you have views over the Italian garden, a beautiful formal part of<|fim_middle|> and much more.
And let's not forget that there is a garden Restaurant, a cafe, a kiosk and plenty of picnic space to make this a wonderful day out for families or couples. If you're a gardener, you will love visiting but even if you are not, the peace and tranquility of this little haven will draw you in and will make for a memorable day out. | the grounds.
If you turn left from the main house and past the garden tower, you will reach the blue and yellow border. The design uses the colours of the Sidney family coat of arms. The new planting scheme incorporates the specially bred Iris 'Penshurst Blue' and 'Penshurst Yellow'.
If you continue from the blue and yellow border, you will come to the Paved Garden. This is a lovely, more intimate corner containing a pond, impressive stone planters and an enormous Wisteria.
The standout feature for me was the vivid red Acer contrasting beautifully with the surrounding greenery.
You then come to the Coronation Walk. This was named after the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The feel here changes from the formality of the Italian Garden to a more English design. This part of the garden contains apple trees and daffodils in spring.
Another impressive feature is the Union Flag garden created with roses and lavender. Although it depends very much of the time of year you visit to see this in its true splendor. Early summer would be the best time, when the roses are covered in blooms.
Once you get to the end of the Union Flag garden and you look back towards the main house, you will see the Globe Vista, with large globes of Irish Yew. You will also see Diana's Bath, a beautiful pond covered in water lilies.
We were unfortunately too late in the year to see the stunning displays of Peonies. If you can visit from late May to early June, there is a 100 metre long border showcasing different peonies such as Monsieur Jules Elie, Lady Alexander duff, Albert Crousee and Sarah Bernhardt. The website has a link where you can ask to be emailed when the Peonies are about to enter their full bloom.
There is so much more to explore in the gardens and I have just given you a small taste of this wonderful place. But Penshurst Place has much more to offer than just beautiful and serene gardens. This place is ideal for a family outing and children are very well catered for. There is a woodland trail, a bicycle hire place, a toy museum, an adventure playground, bushcraft courses | 455 |
Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy is a 2007 book by Australian academic Mark Diesendorf. The book puts forward a set
of policies and strategies for implementing the most promising clean energy technologies by all spheres of government, business and community organisations. Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy suggests that a mix of efficient energy use, renewable energy sources and natural gas (as a transitional fuel) offers a clean and feasible energy future for Australia.
Structure and themes
The book is a comprehensive guide to sustainable energy systems and is structured in three sections:
Introduction to the basic concepts and latest scientific evidence regarding global warming.
Assessment of energy technologies, including coal, nuclear and more sustainable alternatives.
Discussion of policies and strategies needed to overcome the non-technical barriers to renewable energies and energy efficiency.
Diesendorf argues that:
Ecologically sustainable energy technologies based on energy efficiency, renewable energy and natural gas are commercially available today, and that their implementation could halve Australia's greenhouse gas emissions within a few decades.
To implement these technologies, new policies must be developed and implemented by all three levels of government.
The main barriers are neither technical nor economic, but rather our social institutions and the political power of the big greenhouse gas emitting industries: coal, oil, aluminium, cement and motor vehicles.
Wind power variability
Early in his career, Mark Diesendorf was a principal research scientist with CSIRO where he was involved in early research on integrating wind power into electricity grids. This issue is discussed in some detail in Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy.
Diesendorf explains that large-scale wind power is not "intermittent", because it does not start up or switch off instantaneously. In practice, the variations in thousands of wind turbines, spread out over several different sites and wind regimes, are smoothed. As the distance between sites increases, the correlation between wind speeds measured at those sites, decreases. This has been confirmed recently by studies conducted by Graham Sinden from Oxford University:
[Graham Sinden] analysed over 30 years of hourly wind speed data from 6<|fim_middle|>ing carbon-intensive power production in Australia. Add in chapters on saving energy and transport and urban redesign and Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy illuminates the reader about all the main features of the many-sided debate on how to make sustainable energy production the heart of the attack on climate change.
Nichols suggests that if there's one serious shortcoming in Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy it's "a failure to consistently trace what rate of implementation of energy efficiency and uptake of renewable energy sources is necessary to confront the greenhouse emergency".
Patrick O'Neill, in Chain Reaction, suggests that Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy is a comprehensive guide to sustainable energy systems, and that the book is "simply a joy to read". O'Neill explains that whilst an immense amount of technical and scientific detail is presented, the language is simple and the book is well laid out. It also covers often ignored areas of the sustainable energy discussion such as population issues, morality, social justice and equity. In conclusion, O'Neill states that the book is a "wonderfully energising piece of sedition", which calls for a "coordinated national strategy for non-violent action".
George Wilkenfield, in Australian Review of Public Affairs, is more critical and suggests the book feels "strangely anachronistic", partly because it treats climate change as an issue that can be resolved through grassroots activism or by the opposition of protest movements to unjust regimes. Wilkenfield explains that "this rather misses the point that the continuing rise in global greenhouse gas emissions is not a byproduct of injustice or repression but of economic freedom in the West and the unrelenting economic growth by which repressive regimes such as China's buy legitimacy. In general, very few people want to be freed from consumption—most want the freedom to consume even more". Wilkenfield goes on to say that Diesendorf misses some of the dynamics of consumption: energy use gives people comfort, speed, privacy and convenience. Many people actually enjoy driving and like their cars, and would continue to use them as long as they could afford to, even if public transport were available.
Nevertheless, in the end, Wilkenfield concedes that Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy is very suitable as a textbook, or as a handbook for activists, journalists or the more committed reader who is not afraid of numbers.
Author
Mark Diesendorf teaches and researches ecologically sustainable development and greenhouse solutions at the Institute of Environmental Studies at the University of NSW. Previously he has been a principal research scientist at CSIRO, professor of environmental science at UTS and vice-president of the Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics.
See also
Anti-nuclear movement in Australia
Effects of global warming on Australia
List of Australian environmental books
Renewable energy commercialization in Australia
Solar power in Australia
Sustainable development
Wind power in Australia
References
Bibliography
Diesendorf, Mark (2007). Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy, UNSW Press, 432 pages,
2007 non-fiction books
2007 in the environment
Australian non-fiction books
Sustainability books
Books about energy issues
Climate change books
Sustainable energy | 6 sites spread out over the United Kingdom. He found that the correlation coefficient of wind power fell from 0.6 at 200 km to 0.25 at 600 km separation (a perfect correlation would have a coefficient equal to 1.0.) There were no hours in the data set where wind speed was below the cut-in wind speed of a modern wind turbine throughout the United Kingdom, and low wind speed events affecting more than 90 per cent of the United Kingdom had an average recurrent rate of only one hour per year.
Diesendorf goes on to say that every conventional power station breaks down unexpectedly from time to time, causing an immediate loss of all its power. That is true intermittency, according to Diesendorf, and it is a particular type of variability that switches between full power and no power. Once a conventional power station has broken down, it may be offline for weeks, much longer than windless periods.
Quotes
"The enhanced greenhouse effect is arguably the most dangerous environmental problem and the most difficult political issue to be faced by the world in the 21st century." (p. 1)
"The recent push for a revival of nuclear energy has been based on its claimed reduction in CO2 emissions where it substitutes for coal-fired power stations. In reality, only reactor operation is CO2-free. All other stages of the nuclear fuel chain -- mining, milling, fuel fabrication, enrichment, reactor construction, decommissioning, and waste management -- use fossil fuels and hence emit CO2..." (p. 252)
"Global wind-power capacity continues to expand and, apart from the blip in 2006, its costs continue to decline steadily. Wind power is one of the few energy supply technologies that are ready for wide dissemination today, unlike coal with CO2 capture and sequestration and unlike nuclear power. Wind can deliver deep cuts in CO2, while providing a hedge against fluctuating fossil fuel prices and reducing energy import dependence." (p. 126)
Critical reception
Dick Nichols, in Green Left, states that Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy brings together much useful material about global warming and possible solutions:
Diesendorf's book concentrates into one volume a succinct analysis of global warming, a rebuttal of climate change scepticism, a thorough summary of the state of development of each renewable energy technology, a masterly demolition of false "solutions" to greenhouse (like carbon sequestration and nuclear power) and a presentation of strategies and policies for uproot | 526 |
Few things are as thrilling as working your way through a series of sporting events coming out on top of the pack and taking home the glory. For a team filled with young Lacrosse players, that is exactly what happened this December and we couldn't be more proud.
In the offseason, travel/club lacrosse is active with tournaments. The team Mad Dog West 2023 (number designates players high school grad year) has players from all<|fim_middle|> that play together on this travel team and two Tribe Lacrosse players distinguished themselves by winning the tournament championship during the Legends National Cup which was held on December 15-16.
Being winners in their division, the whole team can be proud of their accomplishment as they were the very best. But we are especially proud of our local heroes from Tribe Lacrosse that were members of this winning team. Santiago Goldthwaite and Cole Jackson helped their Mad Dog team clinch the Legends 2023 championship this weekend in Del Mar. So, congratulation fellas, you did a wonderful job.
Tribe Lacrosse is located in Pasadena. For more information, call (626) 838-3529 or visit tribelacrosse.org. | over LA/OC | 4 |
9 November 2018 OG Nick Marsh
Album Review | Rapper Big Pooh & Focus… – RPM
This album was released on November 2nd this year. I'm not as familiar with Rapper Big Pooh as I'd like to be, considering the fact that he's from my hometown of Durham, North Carolina. This'll be the first solo album I've ever listened to from him. All the beats are produced by Focus…<|fim_middle|> album is great. There's not a single song on here that I thought was bad. I wasn't really blown away by any of the beats, but none of them are wack. Big Pooh rapped his ass off on every single track. I honestly don't think there are any consistent flaws with this project. It's just a really good rap album. Most of the songs are really short. The only song that makes it past three minutes in length is the final track. It's possible that this could've been a better project if the songs were a bit more fleshed out. I really don't know if that's the case though because the album is great as it is. I fuck with this project. It's dope.
Favorite Song: Getaway
Least Favorite Song: City of Ink
Ab-Liva
Akilz Amari
Blakk Soul
C. S. Armstrong
Cocoa Sarai
Focus...
Rapper Big Pooh
Scrap Dirty
Thurz
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Next Album Review | Styles P – Dime Bag | , who did a lot of work on Dr. Dre's last album, Compton. This album didn't really get much promotion for whatever reason. I think I'm gonna like it though. I've never heard a bad verse from Big Pooh, so this should be good.
1. No More Favors featuring Scrap Dirty
This entire track is just Scrap Dirty telling Focus… & Big Pooh to hurry up and put this album out. The beat in the background was kinda cool. This track really isn't worth discussing. It's just a pointless intro. I'm not mad it, but nobody's gonna listen to this track more than once.
2. RPM
The beat on this track is pretty solid. It's not amazing or anything, but it's sufficient. This is a pretty short song. It's only a minute and a half long. It doesn't feel incomplete though. The entire track is just one long verse, and it's really good. I don't really have any gripes with this track. I think it's dope. I don't really have much to say about it. It's just one good verse over a solid beat. It's not gonna blow anyone away, but I enjoyed it. This track is dope.
3. Pray | Prey featuring Cocoa Sarai
The beat on this track is nothing special, but it works. The first verse from Big Pooh was really good. Cocoa Sarai's vocals on the hook are decent. It sounds like there's a weird vocal effect on her voice. It sounds kind of fuzzy. The second verse was pretty good. This song feels really short. It's longer than the previous track though. I like the song. There's not really anything that I dislike about it. It's not an amazing track or anything, but I enjoyed it. The verses are good. The production and hook are honestly nothing special, but I still like the song. It's dope.
4. Check 1ne featuring Akilz Amari
The beat on this track is better than that of the previous couple of tracks, but I'm still not blown away by it. It's cool though I guess. The hook is nothing special, but it works. The first verse from Big Pooh was pretty good. I like the second verse from Akilz Amari a lot too. He sounds really familiar. I can't think of who he sounds like though. He kinda reminds me of J.I.D to be honest. Just because of his voice. This is definitely the best song on the album so far despite the short length. It's under two minutes long. It's dope though. I fuck with this.
5. Check 2wo featuring Chaundon
The previous track transitions into this one really smoothly. Big Pooh starts goin' in as soon as the track starts. His verse was pretty dope, and I like Chaundon's verse a lot too. The beat's pretty cool. This is another really short song. There are just two verses, one after another. I think I like this track more than the previous one. There's not a lot going on in this song. It's got a super simplistic structure. It's well done though. I enjoyed it. It's dope.
6. The Cycle
The previous song transitions really well into this one. This track easily has the best beat on the album so far. The two verses on this song are really good. The storytelling from Big Pooh is great. This is definitely the most substantive song on the album so far. It feels more complete than any of the other tracks. It's also the longest song so far. It's just under three minutes long. It's a really good track. I don't have any problems with it. It's the best song on the album so far. It's dope.
7. Roses featuring Ab-Liva
The beat on this track is really cool. It's cool to hear from Ab-Liva. I really like when he works with Pusha T. This song is honestly fucking awesome. It's definitely my favorite track so far despite its short length. I really like the weird beat, and Big Pooh killed the first verse. Ab-Liva's verse was really great too. I even like the hook. There's not a single aspect of this track that I dislike. It's dope af to me.
8. City of Ink
This is the first track on the album that's longer than three minutes. The beat is nothing special, but it's not really bad. I don't really like the hook. It's okay I guess. The first verse was pretty good. The rapping on this track is good. I just wish the production was more interesting. I didn't like the hook either. This definitely isn't a bad song. I just don't know that I'll have the desire to return to it. It's not that good to me. It's decent though.
9. Burn featuring C. S. Armstrong
This beat is pretty cool. The first verse from Big Pooh is great. This C. S. Armstrong guy sang his fuckin' ass off on that hook. He sounds great. The second verse from Big Pooh is really good too. I don't really have much to say about this track. Nothing about it stands out as being especially great or bad. It's just a solid song. I don't really have any gripes with it. I enjoyed it. This is dope to me.
10. Follow the Leader featuring Thurz
This should be interesting. I've heard great things about this Thurz guy, but I've never actually heard any of his music. The beat on this track is kinda weird, but I like it. The hook is nothing special, but it works. The first verse from Big Pooh is pretty good. The second verse from Thurz was cool, but it didn't really blow me away. This is a solid track. It's definitely not one of my favorite songs on the album, but it's cool. The more I listen to this track the less I like the hook, but it's not bad. I fuck with the song. It's dope.
11. Getaway featuring Focus…
Huh… Is that Focus… singing the hook on this song? It has to be. It's definitely not Big Pooh. I actually really like the way it sounds. The beat on this track is dope af too. Big Pooh killed the first verse. Man, I don't know what it is about this song, but I'm REALLY enjoying it. This is probably my favorite song on the whole album so far to be honest. I love the production, and Big Pooh rapped his ass off on both verses. I'm shocked by how much I like the sung hook from Focus… too. This shit is dope af to me.
12. Who Are They featuring Blakk Soul
This track has a really cool beat. I think that's Blakk Soul on the first verse. It doesn't sound like Big Pooh. He's rappin' his ass off. The hook is pretty dope. I love the way the beat switches up for Big Pooh's verse. Oh. Actually, I think that WAS Big Pooh on the first verse. Blakk Soul is singing the outro on this track. He sounds pretty good. This is definitely another one of the best tracks on the album. I don't really have any problems with it. It's dope af to me.
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Scientists are working on a wall<|fim_middle|> safer? | décor that brings both fashion and function into homes.
The homes of the future (and even some tech-savvy homes today) will have all kinds of smart tools making life easier—think thermostats, lights, outlets, TVs, window shades, showers, and more. Scientists, researchers, and engineers are working around the clock to develop the newest, smartest home tech, such as the fire alarm wallpaper coming out of the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
The wallpaper was prepared using fire-resistant inorganic paper with specialized nanowires and heat-sensitive sensors. When the wallpaper is exposed to high heat, the sensors in it are able to conduct electricity, setting off an alarm light and buzzer to alert people in the home and necessary authorities. The sensors can become activated when temperatures reach 260 degrees Fahrenheit (126.9 degrees Celsius), respond within 2 seconds, and continue to work for at least five minutes even when aflame.
The wallpaper itself is also much less flammable than what the report calls "combustible commercial wallpaper," meaning a fire would likely spread more slowly. "A smart fire-resistant and fire alarm wallpaper will be very desirable if it can simultaneously prevent the fire from spreading and send out alerts in a fire disaster," the research says.
And, fortunately, the smart fire alarm wallpaper can be made into different shapes, dyed with different colors, and printed with attractive patterns, making it a functional and fashionable addition to any home.
Research is still in the early stages, so it may be a while before you can bring fire alarm wallpaper into your home—but, once you can, wouldn't it be nice to add some color that also makes your home | 347 |
Showing the audience some love
April 4, 2016 - Isabel Dunn
On a sunny spring afternoon at The University of Texas at Austin, you may happen to see college students rehearsing Shakespeare in one of the courtyards on the south mall. "Shakespeare Through Performance" is a class that combines textual analysis with performance, and then publicly performs on the stage in historic Winedale, about an hour outside of Austin. This year, the spring course is performing Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona and Two Noble Kinsmen. Both plays deal with the question of love versus friendship, a theme throughout Shakespeare<|fim_middle|> for our audiences as well as for the text of our two plays. Sharing a story is giving a gift. And sharing a story that we've interpreted in our own way, with our own imaginations, is a way of sharing ourselves."
Learn more about the complexity of the Shakespearean text and the many options of interpretation when Loehlin and students from Shakespeare at Winedale visit the Ransom Center for a lecture on Tuesday, April 19, at 4 p.m. This program is part of our current exhibition Shakespeare in Print and Performance.
Filed Under: Exhibitions + Events, Research + Teaching, Theatre + Performing Arts Tagged With: James Loehlin, Shakespeare in Print and Performance, Undergraduate, William Shakespeare | 's work.
Dr. James Loehlin
Professor James Loehlin is Shakespeare at Winedale Regents Professor of English and director of the Shakespeare at Winedale program, and he has taught the spring course for the past decade. When he first discovered Shakespeare, what excited him most was the power and accessibility of the story. Shakespeare is continually relevant, and studying it, he says, "does teach humanity, it does teach seeing things from a point of view other than your own, and seeing every problem from multiple points of view. I think that's another reason that Shakespeare has remained valuable, 400 years after his death."
Loehlin notes that "our access to Shakespearean texts is always mediated through print. We don't have access to manuscripts that might tell us, by whose handwriting is whose, who wrote which part. We don't have direct access to what was performed and how the text came together. We're dependent on the early print versions, such as those in the Harry Ransom Center's collection, and then we have to make our best guess from those. Performance invariably serves as a kind of interpreter of the text." Approaching Shakespeare for performance was especially valuable for senior Jonathan Vineyard, whose interest in Shakespeare developed in a college class. "Before then, I didn't understand Shakespeare's value, because it had been taught to me as just a weirdly written novel. But Shakespeare wrote for performance, and keeping that in mind lets you understand his work." "There's no perfect, exact performance of a given Shakespeare play that has some sort of authenticity," Loehlin adds. "One text can yield many different performances that are of equal legitimacy."
Shakespeare at Winedale,'s Comedy of Errors, July 18, 2013. Courtesy Shakespeare at Winedale.
For many scholars, like those in the Winedale program, the idea of a "pure" version of Shakespeare makes no sense, and that truth lets the intellect and creativity of the director and actors shine. "The texts as we have them then are a little bit uncertain," explains Loehlin. "Even if you go back to the earliest printed version of any given play, there'll be lines in it that probably contain mistakes of some kind, and I'm not someone who says, 'Oh, you have to use the first folio and use exactly what is says.' But I am quite happy to take the advice of subsequent editors if something really does seem to be wrong, or to conflate different texts to find variants that make more sense. And I always finally make decisions based on what's going to serve the performance best." Senior Kenneth Williams, a Winedale alum, plays Palamon in Kinsmen. "I love seeing the transition of Shakespeare on the page to Shakespeare on the stage," says Williams. "The text gives us so many possibilities for varying performance choices. Why not rehearse a scene five times each time with a different goal in mind? That same scene performed five different ways creates a different impact for the world of the play."
Shakespeare at Winedale students with Dr. Loehlin outside the barn theater during Duchess of Malfi, August 7, 2015. Photo Credit: Mark Metts
Sometimes it's necessary to abridge Shakespeare's plays for performance. This semester, Loehlin left Two Gents unabridged, and cut several hundred lines from Two Noble Kinsmen, the longer of the two plays. He has no qualms about abridging, as long as it's done with intention and respect for the original text. "We think, probably, they were abridged for performance in Shakespeare's time. There's evidence from some quarto versions that suggest cuts were made for stage performance, so I don't feel terrible doing it, because I think it's always been a part of the production process. And especially at Winedale in the summer, when you're performing under conditions that are not always the most comfortable for either the audience or the performers, you don't want to do plays that are four hours long." A new set of challenges faces Loehlin and the class as they rehearse for their performances at Winedale in late April. The class will have to make some significant performance decisions, both for staging logistics and interpretive choices.
Sophomore Elizabeth Hamm plays Hippoltya in Kinsmen. When the cast lists were revealed, she was excited to imagine how her friends would embody and interpret their roles. "That's something studying Shakespeare at Winedale has taught me: when you immerse yourself completely in literature, you can become more fully yourself. Performance, specifically, is an act of love | 959 |
As part of the urgent response to the epidemic of overdose deaths, CDC issued new recommendations for prescribing opioid medications for chronic pain, excluding cancer, palliative, and end-of-life<|fim_middle|> implementing the recommendations, including a decision checklistCdc-pdf. These materials, as well as information for patients, are available at http://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/prescribing/resources.html.
Visit the full press release for more details.
Partner with patients to provide safer, more, effective pain management. | care. The CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain, United States, 2016 will help primary care providers ensure the safest and most effective treatment for their patients.
The United States is currently experiencing an epidemic of prescription opioid misuse and overdose. Increased prescribing and sales of opioids—a quadrupling since 1999— helped create and fuel this epidemic.
While prescription opioids can be part of effective pain management, they have serious risks. The new guideline aims to improve the safety of prescribing and curtail the harms associated with opioids, including opioid use disorder and overdose. The guideline also focuses on increasing the use of other effective treatments available for chronic pain, such as nonopioid medications or physical therapy.
Providers should always exercise caution when prescribing opioids and monitor all patients closely.
In developing the guideline, CDC followed a rigorous scientific process using the best available scientific evidence, consulting with experts, and listening to comments from the public and partners. CDC is dedicated to working with partners to improve the evidence base, and will refine recommendations as better evidence is available.
CDC developed user-friendly materials to assist providers with | 226 |
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The 4th game I'm making using rm2k, and also promising to be the last (for that engine, at least). Returning to the location explored in the first game of the series, it hopes to succeed in places where the past episodes failed. Even with the slew of updated methods and ideas, it still plays similarly to its cousins, so here is a list of things you can expect carried over from the others:
Although the game bears 'Pokémon' in the title, you should know that this is not a normal Pokémon game. You're not out to 'catch 'em all' and it doesn't emulate the commercial games in any way. Instead, it is designed more like a regular medieval RPG. You grab your swords and bows, explore dungeons, find treasures, and fend off Pokémon as enemies instead. If you took out the Pokémon and replaced them with the usual mythological monsters you see in other games, it'd pretty much be a regular RPG.
Equipment Drops: Equipment isn't obtained from random treasure chests lying around (a trope I never really cared for). Instead, you'll only find new equipment from two sources: shops and enemies. The game's shops update their inventory based on your dungeon progress, and the enemies in each area always drop weapons and armor you can use for upgrades. As such is the case, fighting is mostly the only way to get stronger, be it for experience or better equipment.
Enemy Skills: The heroes only learn a handful of skills on their own. Most of their special abilities come from finding skill books scattered around the dungeons (in retrospect, this is pretty much the same as random treasure chests). The skills you find in each area are those used by the monsters in that area. So, if you fight Charmanders using Ember in the cave, then the book that teaches Ember will be somewhere around there. In the field, books resemble the Pokémon that uses the skill they teach. Some skills are certainly more useful than others, but you won't know which are which until you find them anyway. All of them are hidden somewhere in the dungeons, and some are quite hard to find. Boss books only appear after the boss that uses those skills is defeated.
Enemy Evolution: Pokémon you're fighting may evolve in battle at any time! This makes them marginally more difficult and gives you a shot at finding a rare item. Each evolution has its own unique item to drop, but the chances of finding it are only 1/50. The odds are relatively low because you could just stall in battle and wait for things to evolve (which improves your chances greatly). Even if you're not actively seeking them, you'll probably find three or four by the game's end. There are also a few rare items dropped by a recurring miniboss, but you would find these no matter what, so they aren't rare at all.
Outside of battle, there are plenty of things to do besides wander around stupid newbie RTP land.
Puzzles Galore: Every dungeon in the game is stuffed with puzzles. And by 'stuffed' I mean 'they have about two each'. Some are the usual rock-pushing and switch-flipping you'd expect, while others are a bit more innovative. There's always something to keep you on your toes.
Side Trips: Who doesn't love a good distraction from the main quest? Most of these open up after the 4th dungeon is completed, but there are quite a bunch of side missions for you to explore. Each one has its own rewards, both strength and story-wise. They also beef up the play time.
At the end of the demo, you'll get a completion percentage based on how many books you found and sidetrips you completed. In the final version, 100% completion will get you New Game + and Classic Mode. JOY!
But wait! Those are just the things that haven't changed. Here are the things that have!
Remastered Elements: The elements have always been a part of the series, but they never played much of a role in the past, mostly due to bad design choices and poor implementation. But not anymore! Now, elements that strike a weakness do 2 times as much damage, as opposed to 1.5 in the previous games. Resistances cut damage in half, instead of .75. Finally, monsters now have weaknesses and resistances that make sense (and sometimes more than one of each!). Throwing random elemental attacks into your enemies won't work nearly as well as it did. You'll especially want to think twice about how you fight bosses, as they only take one quarter of the damage from an attack they're resistant to! Depending on how you strategize, things could be very easy...or much, much harder.
Remastered Status Problems: As with elements, these have always been present in the series. But now they've been redesigned to make them more useful! Effect rates have increased and vary depending on the type of status problem and the enemy they're being used against. Bosses are no longer immune to them, so use this new vulnerability to your advantage!
Party Options: This episode features a great deal more heroes than the previous ones. Your main hero is Tom, but he's the only human you control. The rest are all the Pokémon he trains. There are six you can choose from, but your party is limited to four, so you can bring three Pokémon with you anywhere you go. You should carefully consider which ones to bring so you can use their elemental abilities to your advantage. But even if you do pick the wrong ones, it's not so bad, because the game also has...
Beast Whistle: Using this item calls Tom's Pokémon to him, allowing you to change your party almost anywhere. This lets you change your party on the fly as new or unexpected threats emerge. You can't use it during battle, though, so you'll have to plan ahead for fights.
Mass Level Up: This behind-the-scenes feature will save you a lot of pointless grinding. Through mass level up, all the playable characters share the same experience (even the ones you aren't<|fim_middle|>/22/2008 10:48 AM
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POKEMON HUNTER IS BACK!
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I've played the previous three so i'm gonna have to try out this one. Congratulations on getting this far in a game series.
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If I can ever manage to finish the damn thing...
Pessimism like that is bad. It probably hurts development or something.
I know...there have just been a lot of setbacks and downtime with this one. But I WILL finish it...someday...
Ah. Conflicting schedules screw up the creative process, as well as the pain in the ass it was to compile the beasts, create weaknesses, moves, and growth charts.
Actually...that was the easy part! I plan way ahead, so all that stuff is already in place. It's just a matter of making the actual content now, but there's a lot of it left to go.
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When will this be finished?
Hopefully sometime this year. I've been very lazy working on it, and that's something I'm trying to correct. Just gotta find the motivation! Although the demo of it that's up right now has a pretty decent chunk in it.
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Why does "Grass, Bug and poison" = AIR??? None of them have anything to do with air...
And flying is part of the "Normal" type?
Change air to GRASS... otherwise its just wierd.
I was kinda following the idea of the four basic elements: Fire, Water, Wind, and Earth. Air seemed to make more sense than Wind, but thinking on it more, it really doesn't make any sense at all. 'Grass' doesn't sound too elemental or whymsical, though, so I may come up with something else entirely.
And yes, Flying is a sub-part of Normal. It's really not that much of a stretch when you think about it.
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I guess not, in the pokemon card game they use normal = flying anyway.
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in the pokemon card game they use normal = flying anyway.
Funny you should mention that...
from the Elements page
Pokémon Hunter doesn't use all the elements from the commercial Pokémon games. They instead borrow just the nine used in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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I've played up to the three trials area (Fire, Mind, Thunder) so far and most things seem to be working properly. There's a problem with the party swapper though, when you try to add a new member with a full party and you push Up when the selection menu comes up, the event stops functioning. I guess you might already be aware of that though.
Fun game overall and now I'm considering of checking out the earlier installments in this series while I wait for full release.
When you push Up, you say? Very strange! I'll look into it.
You can check out the previous iterations if you want, but be warned: they kinda suck!
Heh. I'll be the judge of that.
I don't know yet if your other games are like this but I feel like the balancing is a little flawed in this demo, in the latter portions of it. I finished the three trials now and fought Deodar. It was a really difficult fight and I had to grind up to Level 16+ to beat her, but I was alright with this after some trial and error and figuring out her weaknesses. However, I guess this next part of the game wasn't tested enough or anything, but the frustration level started to peak at that point, with Splinter's quest into the Cave.
You have areas that drop boulder puzzles on you which I thought was a great idea at the start, but I found myself getting repeatedly stuck and/or having to go all the way back to the entrance of the cave to reset the puzzle instead of having a simple reset function provided. I had to use the F9 debug menu to get through it without losing my sanity. The Lava Cave is well done, I'd keep it as it is. But the boss is another story. That dang Magneton. Splinter's stats are very poor and this is manageable for most of the game so thus far, but in this fight, it's pointless to even keep her alive since she's a one shot wonder and doesn't have any notable skills (unlike her companions). I'd replace her but she's required to be in the party as the acting MC for the beasts.
I could be executing a strategy for this fight incorrectly, but I swapped out my normal team in favor of Cranky, Gabon, and Rambi, so I can take advantage of its weakness to Earth since Nidra and Snippit weren't doing very well. The beasties are all around Level 15 and 16. Rambi is pretty well balanced in terms of enemy strength. Cranky and Gabon though, seem crucial to this fight but they suffer the same problems as Splinter: No survivability whatsoever.
I'm probably gonna have to cheat my way through the Magneton fight since it's pretty unbeatable at this point, unless I backtrack and grind to Level 25 or something.
Edit: I forgot to mention one other thing. The player can't keep up with the incoming damage if the healing item values don't exceed it. Perhaps you were going for difficulty but the party will be run down as the excessive damage gradually brings their HP to 0 despite constant healing (Wussy Heals for 50HP). This would be okay for a battle that doesn't last so long, but you prolong your battles and compounded with the above mentioned shortcomings places those boss fights somewhere in between miserably difficult to nearly impossible.
You provide the player with a limited supply of Beast Cures (250HP heal) but there's no way to obtain more if the player needs them. I know, they were probably meant to be used for those boss fights with Deodar or the aforementioned Magneton. But with the Magneton's extremely high agility rating, healing items don't have time to deliver when everyone but Rambi dies in a single hit. You can't expect the player to be psychic and predict what Magneton will do next when his attack pattern is randomized. | using). At the end of each day and night (see below), the amount of experience you gained as each hero is tallied, divided, and distributed to all the characters available for that time period (the heroes are divided between day and night). This way, the levels of the heroes stay similar to each other with no extra effort from the player. Of course, it doesn't work if you don't fight anything.
Day & Night System: This feature is returning from the 3rd episode, but with a few tweaks to it. Each day is now just one hour long, and the midday warning comes between each half hour. Also, the night aspect of the game is more significant. During the day, you play as Tom on his adventure. During the night, you play as Splinter, the Rattata that belongs to Tom's close friend. Splinter and the other Pokémon have their own separate quest that takes place only at night. Night works exactly the same as day; one hour to explore with a midnight warning after half an hour. You alternate between the two storylines as each day and night ends. The events in one story can affect the other to a certain extent, but they both work toward the same goal (though the methods used to reach it are completely different).
Axe Swap: Exploiting weaknesses and avoiding resistances can make fighting much easier, but you never have full access to all of the game's 7 elements at once. This is where the Axe Swap system helps. Through a side trip, you can acquire Swap Books that teach Tom how to add an element to his axe. The skill costs very little to use, and the axe will remain the element it is given throughout the battle (and returns to normal when the battle ends). If you accidentally give it the wrong element, you can change it with a different swap skill. Eventually, Tom can wield any element with his axe at will. You don't get quite that far in this demo, but I hope you can see what this means.
While yet unfinished, I hope the improvements I've made will show and carry this episode further than its predecessors could ever hope to reach. This will be what the others should have been all along! Assuming I ever get around to finishing it, of course.
PH4: Demo Update!
I updated the demo that's available. It doesn't have any new content, but it does have better, non-RTP battle music. It also fixes the three elements I renamed, though there are probably still some places where they're listed as they were.
Some more significant changes include that the mass level up system now works all the time rather than just at the end of a day or night. That means you can switch your party members on the fly without fear of them being too low level to do any good. It's also a little easier to level up now. Less grinding is always a good thing, right?
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As well as the control points, we need a set of functions b(t), which provides the weighting of the control points at each parameter value t. For example, at t=0.5, the five control points of the spline are weighted according to the vector b(0.5) = [0.00000, 0.16667, 0.44444, 0.35185, 0.03704]. By choosing smooth functions for b(t), we can create a smooth curve that transitions between the control points.
Note that the control points are not the same as the points you specify to skFitSpline(). In this example, the specified points to skFitSpline() were (0,0), (10,10), (100,100) with startDerivative of (150,0) and endDerivative of (0,150), while the corresponding spline control points are (0,0), (12.5,0), (-8.75,16.25), (100,62.5), (100,100).
When using skFitSpline(), Onshape converts the arguments to B-spline control points, which is easily done with a little mathematics. The first and last fit points become the first and last control points. The second and second-last control points can be calculated from the startDerivative and endDerivative in the same way as we did earlier for Bézier curves. The other control points can be derived from the remaining fit points with linear algebra (where s(t) = b(t).c).
Conversely, if you want to define a spline using B-spline control points, you can easily convert it to skFitSpline() form by evaluating it at all of its knots, and calculating the startDerivative and endDerivative using the same equations we used above for Bézier curves.
It can be seen that the B-spline form of a spline has a number of advantages over specifying polynomial co-efficients for each polynomial piece. First, the control points have a more intuitive geometric interpretation than the polynomial co-efficients. Second, if b(t) is chosen to have second-derivative continuity, then s(t) automatically has second-derivative continuity without needing to fit a set of co-efficients that satisfy this criterion. However, there is nothing magic about B-splines: you can calculate the polynomial co-efficients from the B-spline control points, and vice versa, so they are just different representations of the same curves.
Note also that for a single-piece spline with a simple knot vector like [0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1], b(t) is exactly equivalent to the weighting that defines a Bézier curve, and the resulting spline is the same as the Bézier curve with the same control points. More complicated splines can be decomposed into multiple such Bézier pieces. So again, there is nothing more or less powerful about these splines versus a set of Bézier curves joined together. However, the B-spline representation requires less control points for the default case that second-derivative continuity is desired<|fim_middle|>()). In this case, there is no way that I can find to specify the offset value. I hope that the ability to specify an explicit offset might be added in a future version.
As a side note, while the Onshape computational engine evaluates curve points precisely where needed, the objects displayed in the GUI are built using straight edges. The rendering is not refined as you zoom in. Thus, attempting to visually place elements may produce unexpected results. For example, below is a line segment that is constrained to be co-incident with an spline; in the zoomed-in GUI, there is a gap you could drive a large bacterium through. The line segment does, however, touch the real spline.
For the most part, the accuracy of the GUI approximation is a moot point. The underlying solver does evaluate the points precisely, and the generated geometry is correct. The take home message is that — as in any parametric CAD system — you should specify any constraints that you need and not rely on visual placement in the GUI.
In this case, Onshape throws up its hands and refuses to create the offset curve. Sometimes this can happen even when one is not explicitly working with offset curves. For instance, the "thicken" operation I used earlier in this article requires the calculation of offset curves, which may fail depending on the thickness value. In that example, a value of 1 meter works okay, but 2 meters fails (in either direction), and it's not immediately obvious where in the curve the self-intersection is.
There are algorithms that can trim loops from offset curves. Even after trimming the loop, there is still the complication that there is a cusp (vertex) in the curve where the loop was, which changes the geometry of any objects built from this curve. For example, if you were to extrude the above curve, there is now an extra edge in the knee. I've noticed that Onshape does not draw splines with cusps, which is likely to avoid this problem of surplus geometry. One way around this would be to interpolate an arc at the cusp, but this clearly involves a lot of added complexity in the computation.
I do hope that Onshape considers supporting some form of offset curve trimming in the future, as well as improving robustness with respect to cusps and other geometry anomalies. While often you do want to know about these anomalies, the current behaviour — where parts can suddenly fail to render after making small changes to parameters — can be quite frustrating when trying to fine-tune your designs.
Researching this article involved a deeper dive into splines and offset curves, and how to work with them in FeatureScript. I learned a lot in the process, and hopefully this will help you, too, if you find yourself needing to create complex curved objects. Happy designing! | .
There are two FeatureScript functions that can be used for creating splines directly in 3D: opFitSpline() and opCreateBSplineCurve().
opFitSpline() is exactly equivalent to the skFitSpline() function described earlier, except instead of working in the context of a 2D sketch (with an implicit sketch plane), it directly draws a curve in 3D. This can be more convenient than going via a sketch, and the curve need not be constrained to a single plane. The parameters are exactly the same as skFitSpline(), except that all of the points are specified as 3D instead of 2D vectors.
opCreateBSplineCurve() is the most powerful of the spline functions, and also the most daunting. It directly takes a set of B-spline knots and control points. Unlike the other functions, this function lets you create splines of arbitrary degree, not just cubic splines. It also allows you to create closed splines (more on this shortly), and it allows you to create rational splines aka NURBS. I won't go into rational splines in this article, but they allow you to draw certain curves that wouldn't otherwise be possible to express in B-spline form.
To demonstrate use of these functions, here's a 3D object that I've created by drawing a closed cross-sectional profile with opCreateBSplineCurve() and a guide path with opFitSpline(). I then swept the profile along the guide path with opSweep() and thickened the resulting surface with opThicken() to create a 3D object.
One thing that warrants explanation is how I've selected the B-spline parameters to create a closed ('periodic') spline. For all of the B-splines discussed in part 1, I repeated the first and last knot four times to ensure that the spline passed through the start and end point (the knot sequences looked like [0,0,0,0,0.25,1,1,1,1], for example). In this case, we don't need or want to clamp the curve to fixed endpoints. Instead, I've chosen a uniform set of knots between t=0 and t=1 ([0,0.1,0.2,…,0.8,0.9,1]). The resulting curve does not pass through the first or last control point, but is still guided by the control polygon. I then repeat the first three control points at the end of the list of control points — wrapping part of the control polygon around the curve a second time — which results in a closed spline.
Rather, to create the offset curve, each point on the curve needs to be moved in a slightly different direction: the direction normal to the curve at that point.
The Onshape sketch GUI has an "offset" tool which makes offsetting a curve easy. I needed to do this programmatically in FeatureScript, though, and there are no documented FeatureScript functions for offset curves. It also turns out that it's not mathematically possible to express the offset curve in a form that could be input as a new B-spline. So how is Onshape doing this?
Onshape has a handy feature that you can view the code generated by the GUI (right click on a Part Studio → View Code). By perusing the code produced by the offset tool, I did eventually figure out how to create an offset curve from FeatureScript.
The OFFSET constraint does not seem to be required for the solver to do the right thing here, it may just be for GUI display purposes, but I've left it in the code example just in case.
While we can now create an offset curve in a sketch, we still haven't really answered the question of how Onshape is doing this magic. Have the wizards at Onshape cracked the problem of how to derive offset spline parameters from the original spline?
While their wizardry is impressive, the answer is no. Onshape actually uses a much simpler method. It stores an offset curve as the original spline parameters and an offset value. The points of the offset curve can then be calculated numerically at evaluation time.
Unfortunately, there does not seem to be any way (that I can find) to specify the offset value explicitly when creating a spline. For splines used in sketches, you can use a DISTANCE constraint as shown above, and the solver will assign the right offset to the second spline. This is a little tedious, but works well. However, it can't be applied to splines created outside of sketches (opFitSpline() or opCreateBSplineCurve | 947 |
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Imola Circuit, also known as Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, is a historically significant race course in Italy. An old school circuit, dear to the heart of Formula One fans, absent from the calendar since 2006, until a triumphant return in 2020.
It's back again this year, and it's going to be worth the watch!
The circuit was inaugurated in 1953, and held its first-ever Formula One race in 1963 as a non-championship event. In 1980, the circuit became an official, championship Formula One race, hosting the 1980 Italian Grand Prix, the first time since 1948 that the Italian Grand Prix wouldn't be held in Monza.
The race was such a success that in 1981, the San Marino Grand Prix was established, allowing Imola to become a permanent race on the calendar, only to be removed in 2006 due to ongoing issues and a need for renovations.
In 2020, with the Coronavirus pandemic making a pig's breakfast of the regular calendar, some old friends returned. Among them was Imola, hosting the hastily christened Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. It delivered a classic show at a classic track, with fans all around the world screaming for more. In 2021, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is back on stage for an encore, and we are pumped!
An exciting track
Circuit map after 2009 renovations
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A narrow road, winding through some dramatic elevation changes, with old-school grass runoff areas and some long not-quite-straight straights. This track inevitably leads to some on-the-edge racing, rewarding the daring driver, and punishing the slightest mistakes.
The track starts out with a long, slightly curved straight, leading into the left-right-left Variante Tamburello corner/chicane. Right off the bat, the drivers' talents will be tested. Over-cook it, and you're in the gravel, the line is tight and precise, and you'll need every little bit of speed you can carry through, because immediately after… There's a short straight to the left-right Variante Villeneuve chicane, another precision-testing twist.
Get that right, and you might have the jump on your opponents around the Tosa hairpin.
Get your foot back on the throttle quickly as you climb the hill and swoop your way around Piratella and back down the hill towards Acque Minerali, a couple of right-handers that lead into the next short straight.
Power your way up to Variante Alta, a tight chicane, take as much kerb as you dare. Take too little and you'll lose precious time, take too much and you'll lose a chunk of your car.
Back on the throttle again, sweep down an almost-straight to Rivazza, two right-angle turns that will test your ability to judge a breaking point, and the grip of your front right tyre.
Get that done, and you'll be back on the start/finish "straight", ready to do it all over again.
Watch Valtteri Bottas show everyone how it's done with his masterful qualifying lap in 2020 on YouTube.
A dangerous track
Formula One has made a lot of progress in many fields over the years, and safety is no exception. The cars have strict guidelines to keep both the drivers and everyone else around the track safe. Multiple tethers preventing the wheels from flying off, a sturdy carbon fibre monocoque, the rigid "halo", and more.
The tracks that are raced on have been made safer too. Wider runoff areas and chicanes to slow down the overall pace are the two main ways tracks are updated to prevent regrettable incidents.
Imola is notorious for some of the most horrible of such incidents.
Tamburello was originally a flat-out sweeping corner, with very little room between the track and a concrete wall on the outside.
In 1987, Nelson Piquet suffered a heavy crash in practice, sustaining injuries that took him out of the race.
Two years later, Gerhard Berger had a similar accident. Saved from his burning wreck, he was nevertheless injured enough to miss out on the Monaco Grand Prix two weeks later.
1991 and 1992 saw two more incidents, Michele Alboreto and Riccardo Patrese wrecking at Tamburello, escaping with only a few bruises.
1994 San Marino Grand Prix
Finally, after too many ignored warnings, the infamous 1994 San Marino Grand Prix took place, killing two drivers, and injuring another, along with several mechanics and spectators injured.
During first qualifying, Rubens Barrichello hit a kerb at Variante Bassa, launching him into the air at high speed. The following impact knocked him unconscious, his injuries taking him out of the race.
In the final qualifying session, Roland Ratzenberger lost control at Villeneuve, sustaining fatal injuries.
Roland's death lead to the reformation of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association the next day. The drivers immediately began pressing for improved safety regulations.
At the start of the race, JJ Lehto stalled, and Pedro Lamy, not seeing the stationary car, slammed into it. Debris from the collision was sent over the fencing, injuring a police officer and several spectators.
Shortly after the debris was cleared and the race resumed, disaster struck again. Ayrton Senna lost control at Tamburello, slamming into the concrete barrier, and was killed instantly. In the wreckage, the officials found a folded Austrian flag that Ayrton planned to raise in honour of his friend Roland who had died the day before.
Safety improvements
With the racing world in shock and grief, the reformation of the GPDA, and the very obvious need for safer racing, the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix marked a turning point in the philosophy around safety regulations in Formula One.
The Imola circuit was modified with extra chicanes.
New car design regulations were introduced in 1995, so significant that the teams needed to fully re-design their cars.
In 1996, the FIA began to work with manufacturer to develop the Head And Neck Support "HANS" device.
Track and equipment safety technology and rules have been continually updated and introduced over the year.
Senna would be the last driver to die in a Formula One accident for twenty years.
Final race in 2006
Issues with the kerbs and ageing infrastructure lead to 2006 San Marino Grand Prix to be the last Formula One race at Imola, ending a 26-year streak. The owners made some renovations in an attempt to stay on the calendar, but the reinstatement was denied.
Since 2007, the track has undergone more renovations, and it finally regained its homologation in 2011, and began to lobby for a reintroduction to Formula One.
The COVID-19 pandemic, upsetting 2020's regular calendar, gave the track the opportunity it was waiting for.
Imola Circuit, also known as Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, is a historically significant race course in Italy. An old school circuit, dear to the heart of Formula One fans, absent from the calendar since 2006, until a triumphant return in 2020. It's back again this year, and it's going to be worth the watch!
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Diederik van Assenede (Assenede, ca. 1230 – 1293) was klerk van de graaf van Vlaanderen van 1260 tot 1280, en schreef in die hoedanigheid literatuur.
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Van Assenede speelde een belangrijke rol in de emancipatie van de Nederlandse literatuur aan het Vlaamse hof, omdat hij naar eigen zeggen schreef voor hen die geen walsch en konnen (die geen Frans kennen). Zo legde hij de weg open voor de eerste volkstalige literatuur in het graafschap Vlaanderen, dat als leenheerlijkheid van Frankrijk Frans als voertaal had.
In een oorkonde van 1271 kwam hij voor als grafelijk ontvanger. Hij was al voor het eerst als klerk vermeld in 1263, toen hij een deel woeste grond aankocht van gravin Margaretha in Assenede. Het blijkt dat hij ontvanger was van de cijnzen die geheven werden op de woeste gronden in de kasselrijen Gent en Brugge en in de Vier Ambachten.
Van Assenede is bekend als de vertaler en bewerker van de<|fim_middle|>iddelnederlands schrijver
Vlaams schrijver (voor 1830)
Persoon in de Nederlanden in de 13e eeuw
13e-eeuws schrijver | Oudfranse ridderroman in verzen Floire et Blanceflor, in het Middelnederlands Floris ende Blancefloer.
Publicatie
P. DE KEYZER (uitgever), Floris en Blancefloer, Antwerpen, Klassieke Galerij.
Literatuur
Th. LUYCKX, De grafelijke financiële bestuursinstellingen en het grafelijk patrimonuium in Vlaanderen tijdens de regering van Margaretha van Constantinopel, Brussel, Koninklijke Vlaamse Academie, 1961.
L. STOCKMAN, Diederik van Assenede, in: Biekorf, 1972.
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Right fielder Alex Rios scores for the Rangers against catcher Michael McKenry<|fim_middle|> field six times. | and the Rockies during the second inning Thursday night in Arlington, Texas.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Rockies first baseman Justin Morneau was a late scratch from Thursday's starting lineup against the Texas Rangers because of a stiff neck. The Rockies are calling his situation day to day.
Morneau, who has a history of neck problems, missed time early in spring training because of neck stiffness, but he has played very well this season, hitting .331 with seven home runs and 26 RBIs. He made 31 starts in the Rockies' first 36 games.
Backup catcher Jordan Pacheco filled in at first base. Michael Cuddyer, Morneau's usual backup at first, is on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring.
On June 29, 2011, as a member of the Minnesota Twins, Morneau underwent neck surgery to remove a herniated disc fragment. He came off the disabled list six weeks later. However, because of concussion symptoms stemming from a collision at second base the previous season, Morneau played his final game of the 2011 season Aug. 28.
Morneau signed a two-year, $12.5 million free-agent deal with the Rockies during the offseason.
Stubbs producing. Not much more than a week ago, Drew Stubbs seemed like the forgotten outfielder. Not now.
Stubbs is not the grand marshal of Colorado's relentless hit parade, but he's certainly become part of the procession.
Entering Thursday, he had seven hits in his past three games, including two doubles and a homer, as his average improved to .323.
Stubbs' great speed and athleticism have always been tempered by his low on-base percentage (.312 for his career) and a high strikeout rate. And while he still is striking out a lot — 17 strikeouts vs. six walks this season — his on-base percentage this season has improved to .370.
Blackmon's role. Charlie Blackmon loves playing center field, but Weiss loves being able to play Blackmon at any outfield position. Blackmon got his first start of the season in left field Thursday night.
"His ability to play all three positions has been invaluable," Weiss said.
Blackmon, who entered Thursday's game hitting .359, has started in center field 16 times and right field 12 times. He has been used as a substitute in left | 502 |
Microsoft Kinect Developer Johnny Chung Lee Jumps Ship And Lands At Google
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This is a big loss for Microsoft and a big win for Google. Kinect developer and infamous Wii hacker Johnny Chung Lee has left Microsoft to become a "Rapid Evaluator" at Google.
In a post on his personal blog, Lee writes that he spent nearly three years working on<|fim_middle|> Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University.
While it's unclear what Lee will be doing as a Rapid Evaluator at Google, this could be a big talent win for the search giant's rumored Gaming portal. | human tracking algorithms for the Kinect, working on the gaming device from back when it was called "Project Natal" to its eventual release to the public (The Kinect sold 8 million units in the first 60 days it was open to the public).
Lee, who worked within Microsoft's Applied Sciences group, also received a PhD in | 67 |
One response to the Kansas-Nebraska Act came from businessmen in New England. These men encouraged opponents of slavery to travel to Kansas in order to live and vote<|fim_middle|> knowledge of agriculture or farming, struggled to establish themselves in Kansas with its scarce frontier resources.
The NEEAC provided funds to Kansas-bound settlers to help alleviate travel expenses, sometimes paying upwards of 25 percent of the overall cost per individual. The company also equipped emigrants with resources to develop the land and ease their transition to the new surroundings. Despite these efforts, some migrants encountered high costs along the journey and upon entering the territory. The first arrivals, including many from cities who had little working knowledge of agriculture or farming, struggled to establish themselves in Kansas with its scarce frontier resources. These early obstacles convinced some to return east, leaving those with stronger political convictions to endure the sacrifices of making Kansas a free state.
The Northern settlers, who began arriving in 1854, founded various towns such as Topeka, Manhattan, and Osawatomie. The organization established its regional headquarters in Lawrence, named in honor of NEEAC treasurer Amos Lawrence. The town became an abolitionist stronghold in the territory, and the 1856 Sack of Lawrence by border ruffians was a result of the NEEAC's prominence there.
From the moment of their arrival, Northern emigrants clashed with Missourians who wanted Kansas to become a slave state. The proslavery opponents of the NEEAC exaggerated the number of settlers associated with the organization and believed that it sent Northern settlers to Kansas to vote in the territory's elections only to return to the East after the ballots had been counted. Free-Soil proponents assumed (correctly, in many instances) that their opponents were similarly crossing over the Missouri-Kansas border to vote in elections, escalating tensions between the two sides.
From the moment of their arrival, Northern emigrants clashed with Missourians who wanted Kansas to become a slave state.
To protect its settlers, the NEEAC clandestinely armed men and sent Sharp's rifles to the territory in cases marked "Bibles" and "Books," often referred to as "Beecher's Bibles" in reference to Henry Ward Beecher, a prominent abolitionist minister and brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. With these weapons, antislavery emigrants formed militias to defend themselves, particularly in land disputes with border ruffians. Northern settlers associated with the NEEAC were well-armed before the major fighting of Bleeding Kansas broke out.
The NEEAC had a mixed legacy. It was not profitable, and fewer than 2,000 settlers allied with the organization arrived in Kansas. Many of those settlers were also Midwestern farmers aided by the organization. However, its actions encouraged the development of subsequent aid societies that provided funding for anyone who wanted to travel to Kansas to make it a free state. All of this activity promoted more Northern migration into the territory, which allowed antislavery residents to outnumber their proslavery counterparts in the territory in less than two years after the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Some of the territory's—and eventually the state's—prominent leaders got their start with the NEEAC.
After Free-State candidates gained a majority in the territorial legislature in 1857, the NEEAC reduced its funding commitments to Kansas. Owners back East disagreed over how much should be spent on continued settlement in the territory. They also split over appropriate responses to the fighting in Kansas, with some preferring peaceful efforts and others supporting abolitionist John Brown's violent tactics. After reducing its commitment in Kansas, the company endured during the Civil War and beyond. Hoping to offset its financial losses from the 1850s, the new leadership envisioned the company playing a role in the postwar period by promoting Northern migration to the former Confederate states. The NEEAC's charter was renewed in 1867, but it was mostly inactive in the years leading up to its official termination on February 19, 1907. | in the territory's elections with the goal of making it a free state. Under the direction of Eli Thayer, a state representative in Massachusetts, the early organizers opposed the expansion of slavery into new lands, but not necessarily the abolition of slavery in states where it already existed. Thayer and other members originally called their group the Massachusetts Emigrant Aid Society, but later decided to change it after finding similar support from other Northeast states. Although the company was organized as a joint-stock enterprise, most of its shareholders viewed the enterprise as a charity with little expectation that they would get much return on their investment.
The first arrivals, including many from cities who had little working | 132 |
Time SCA Occurs is Changing
January 29, 2019 | Last Updated: July 16, 2021
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How the time of SCA has shifted and the potential impact on survivability.
Could shifts in the time at which SCA occurs actually lead to more lives saved?
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) has long been viewed as a lethal medical condition most likely to occur in the morning and, more specifically, on Mondays.
According to a recent CNN article: "The dogma — in fact, this is everywhere, in all the textbooks about sudden cardiac arrest — [is that] the most common time period for people to<|fim_middle|> CNN:
"Our hypothesis is that in the last decade or two decades, we've really changed the way that we behave as human beings. We've changed the way that we work. We are constantly wired," Chugh said. "I would call it an 'always on' existence. A lot of people are working all the time, or they're tied to, or tethered to, a smartphone, almost every instant of the day, sometimes at night."
Could this change be positive?
Given that the data are shifting from peaks in the morning to more evenly distributed SCA incidents throughout the day, it's logical to assume that more SCAs are occurring during work, school, or other hours in which potential victims are in a public setting. If so, presumably there would be more bystanders available during these windows of time than at night or early mornings and, thus, the chain-of-survival can begin sooner than in prior periods.
With more bystander responders available, greater awareness and recognition of SCA, and an increased prevalence of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), could it be that our recent addiction to smartphones and our shifts to a "24/7 culture" will actually improve survivability?
As the next-generation of wirelessly connected "smart AEDs" come to market, our data, treatment methods, and reporting of this enormous public health issue will only improve.
While they're often taken together, these two measurements are distinct. | have a sudden cardiac arrest is early in the morning," said Dr. Sumeet Chugh, one of the authors of the study published in the journal Heart Rhythm.
Chugh et. al performed a contemporary evaluation of SCA data from the general population in a Northwestern US community of approximately 1 million people over a 12-year period, from 2002-2014.
In order to accurately estimate the time in which the SCA occurred, the study was limited to witnessed SCA, resulting in a population of 1,535 patients 18 years or older. "The specific time of each SCA event was determined based on the time of the 911 call to EMS," according to the study.
The reported incidences of SCA occurred at the following times:
(Graph shows time of day that SCA occurs based on Dr. Chugh study)
The authors attempt to explain the change in data by citing improved reporting accuracy, treatment changes, such as new medications that could be affecting the time of SCA, and a "shift to a more 24/7 culture."
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Sir Cyril
My Life as a<|fim_middle|> for children in care, young offenders, gifted and talented children, and schools in general. His record as a social entrepreneur is unique and makes this book a must-read for policymakers everywhere. | Social Entrepreneur
Author: Cyril Taylor
This is the remarkable life of Sir Cyril Taylor, relating his experience as a toddler in a Congo mission, a teenage platoon commander amid the Kenyan Mau Mau insurgency and a brand manager for Procter & Gamble in the early 1960s. His life's achievement has been as a social entrepreneur and educator, helping found the American Institute for Foreign Study, one of the largest study abroad organisations in the world. Since 1964, it has benefited 1.5 million young people through its Study Abroad, Camp America, Au Pair and Gifted Children programmes. An education reformer and adviser to ten education secretaries - Conservative and Labour - he helped establish 3,000 specialist schools and over 1,500 academies. Sir Cyril elucidates the lessons he learned regarding the reforming of support | 182 |
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