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Les Mars Cube One (ou MarCO) sont deux nano-satellites expérimentaux de type CubeSat 6U de la NASA lancés en même temps que la sonde spatiale InSight de l'agence spatiale américaine et se dirigeant comme celle-ci vers la planète Mars. Les deux CubeSats, MarCO-A et MarCO-B, ont servi à titre expérimental de relais de télécommunications entre la Terre et InSight durant la descente de celui-ci vers la surface de Mars. Il s'agit des premiers satellites de cette taille (environ 13,5 kilogrammes) utilisés dans le cadre d'une mission interplanétaire.
Le projet
En 2015 la NASA décide de développer deux nanosatellites pour accompagner la sonde spatiale InSight qui doit se poser dans les années suivantes sur la planète Mars. Beaucoup de progrès ont été faits au cours des quinze années qui ont précédé dans la conception des nano-satellites (satellites de quelques kilogrammes) grâce notamment à la mise au point d'un format normalisé, le CubeSat. L'objectif de la mission MarCO est de tester la mise en œuvre de satellites miniaturisés dans le cadre d'une mission interplanétaire en lui confiant de manière expérimentale le rôle de relais de télécommunications à un moment crucial de la mission (la descente d'InSight vers le sol martien avec la transmission des paramètres de fonctionnement). Les satellites permettront un transfert en temps réel des données alors que celles-ci ne seront relayées par les orbiteurs martiens déjà présents que plusieurs heures plus tard. La construction de deux CubeSats identiques a été décidée pour assurer<|fim_middle|>ement des deux antennes déployables et transmettront à la Terre des images avec une résolution de 752 x 480 pixels. Ils sont stabilisés 3 axes (son orientation est fixe dans l'espace) à l'aide de roues de réaction.
MarCO-A et MarCO-B utilisent un système de propulseurs à gaz froid utilisant du gaz comprimé R236FA (gaz utilisé dans les extincteurs) fournissant une impulsion totale de 755 Newton-sec et comprenant 4 propulseurs pour le contrôle d'orientation et la désaturation des roues de réaction ainsi que 4 propulseurs pour les corrections de trajectoire.
Déroulement de la mission
Les deux satellites MarCO-A et MarCO-B (surnommés respectivement EVE et WALL-E en référence aux personnages du dessin animé WALL-E) sont lancés avec InSight en mai 2018 depuis la base de lancement de Vandenberg par une fusée Atlas V 401. Les deux nanosatellites sont fixés à la base de l'étage supérieur Centaur (côté moteur et donc à l'opposé de la coiffe recouvrant InSight). Après extinction de l'étage et une fois la sonde spatiale InSight libérée, l'étage Centaur effectue une rotation de 180° et libère le premier MarCO puis après une deuxième rotation libère le deuxième nano-satellite. Les deux CubeSats débutent alors leur transit vers Mars de manière autonome. Des corrections de trajectoire sont effectuées au début de cette phase de la mission à l'aide du système de propulsion pour garantir un passage à la distance souhaitée de Mars. Les deux satellites ne disposent pas de capacité de mise en orbite. Arrivés à proximité de Mars le , ils assurent à titre expérimental le rôle de relais entre InSight et la Terre durant la descente vers le sol martien de la sonde spatiale. Ils transmettent en temps réel vers la Terre les télémesures envoyées par InSight reflétant son fonctionnement durant cette phase cruciale de sa mission. Le transfert des données est assurée en parallèle par l'orbiteur martien MRO mais avec un différé de quelques heures découlant de la position non favorable de ce satellite. Durant les quelques minutes de la descente, les CubeSats orientent leurs deux antennes déployables simultanément vers Mars et la Terre pour jouer le rôle de relais. Durant cette phase les batteries prennent le relais des panneaux solaires car ceux ci ne peuvent pas être tournés vers le Soleil. Les nano-satellites leur mission accomplie poursuivent leur orbite autour du Soleil. Après l'atterrissage d'InSight, Wall-E est orienté vers Mars et prend une photographie de la planète rouge à une distance de . Des photographies des lunes Phobos et Déimos sont également tentées. Les émissions radio des CubeSats sont utilisées pour sonder l'atmosphère de Mars durant la brève période où celle-ci se trouve sur la trajectoire des ondes. Les CubeSats ont parfaitement rempli les objectifs qui leur étaient fixés. Les communications avec Marco-B et Marco-A sont perdues respectivement le et le .
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Satellite artificiel en orbite héliocentrique | une redondance. Les satellites sont intégrés par l'établissement Jet Propulsion Laboratory de la NASA à partir de composants fournis par différents fournisseurs externes.
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MarCO-A et MarCO-B sont deux nano-satellites de format CubeSats 6U de ayant la forme d'un parallélépipède de . Chacun dispose de deux panneaux solaires () et de deux antennes, qui sont déployés en orbite. Les panneaux solaires fournissent 35 watts au niveau de l'orbite terrestre et 17 watts au niveau de l'orbite martienne. Des batteries lithium-ion sont utilisées durant la phase de retransmission des données de la descente vers Mars. La charge utile expérimentale est constituée par l'émetteur/récepteur "Iris" fonctionnant à la fois en bande UHF (réception uniquement) et en bande X (émission/réception). Celui-ci est capable de recevoir à proximité de Mars les émissions radio d'InSight (en UHF à faible distance) avec un débit de 8 kilobits par seconde et de les retransmettre en temps réel en bande X vers les stations terrestres avec le même débit malgré la puissance limitée à 5 watts et l'éloignement de la Terre (environ 150 millions de kilomètres). Quatre antennes par satellite dont deux déployables pour les liaisons radio sont utilisées. Une antenne grand gain plate réfléchissante constituée d'un ensemble d'antennes patch est déployée en orbite et est utilisée pour la transmission en bande X vers la Terre du flux de données transmis par InSight durant sa descente vers le sol de Mars. Deux autres antennes utilisées en bande X à faible gain et à moyen gain permettent de recevoir des commandes depuis le contrôle au sol et d'émettre des données à proximité de la Terre en début du mission. L'autre antenne déployable est utilisée pour recevoir les émissions en UHF d'InSight. Les deux antennes déployables font un angle de 90°. Deux petites caméras filmeront le déploi | 510 |
Kuredu is the only resort island in the Lhaviyani Atoll. It's quite a long way to the north of the Male atoll, where most of the resort islands are located. The brochure had said that the boat would take from 4-4.5 hours. The boat itself did not look promising. It was called the Native Dancer and if there was one thing it didn't do, it was dance. The seas weren't quite as calm as they usually are in that part of the world, but they weren't exactly rough either, though the boat seemed to make very heavy weather of the conditions.
The seating was rudimentary to say the least. There was an upper deck with solid metal seats, but the constant spray made it an impractical place to sit. The other two choices were an indoor cabin, which wasn't big enough to hold all the passengers, or an area over the engines with the same hard, metal seats and an atmosphere redolent with diesel fumes. The trip took 6 hours and quite a lot of people were seasick. All in all, it wasn't the sort of journey that you want to face after a two stage plane flight in excess of 12 hours. It was possible to take a<|fim_middle|>'d bother to repeat. The souvenirs were cheaper than the resort shop but I thought they were pretty uninspiring. It was also very hot walking around the Male streets, though the shops did have air conditioning.
We booked the trip with Airtours. The brochure price was £949 but, because we booked with Going Places, we recieved a 10% discount if we bought their insurance. The insurance was overpriced but the trip still only cost us £900 including insurance. I think that's very good value for an all-inclusive holiday. The prices at the resort are very high, but there's no real need to pay for anything except the diving. I certainly wouldn't consider going to Kuredu on a non-all inclusive basis, though it is possible to convert on arrival for US$30 a day. The price is the same whether you booked full board or half board originally.
All in all, it was a most enjoyable holiday. I think I'd go back. The diving was probably the best I've ever done. I think I'll be stumping up the money for the seaplane transfer next time though. | sea plane, but it is expensive. It costs US$140 each way. They send your luggage by the boat, which does have the advantage that you don't have to pay any excess baggage for the sea plane.
When we finally arrived at our destination, it looked quite promising. There was a long jetty to the island and we were greeted and handed a fruit juice cocktail. Then we signed in and walked past a couple of rats on the way to the restaurant, where sandwiches had been laid on.
We'd booked a standard room, which was a detached beach hut. They don't look too impressive from the exterior because they are unpainted but they're perfectly acceptable inside. There was no air conditioning, but a large ceiling fan proved to be quite adequate. The bathroom was a bit unusual in that it was outside in a small garden surrounded by a wall. Standard rooms don't come with hot water, but it's not exactly cold either even if you take a shower at midnight.
We had booked an all inclusive package like all British guests. We were given plastic, non-removable bracelets that you were required to show when ordering drinks. As part of our package all soft drinks, beer, house wine and basic spirits were included. Mineral water was included by the glass but you had to pay for it if you wanted a bottle. There was also a tap in one of the bars that dispensed drinking water. Water from the tap is not potable. For those nationalities that weren't all inclusive, it was a potentially very expensive prospect. The prices were all given in Maldives Rufiyaa on the resort, though they didn't actually accept payment in Rufiyaa. This was taken in a variety of western currencies with the currency conversion rate set by the hotel. Needless to say the rates weren't very competitive. On arrival the bank at the airport were offering 11.8 Rufiyaa to the US dollar. The hotel were offering 10.5. All the prices in this report have been converted to Pounds Sterling at the rate the hotel were offering at the time.
As you can seen, a couple of glasses of wine with dinner and a few pints of beer and you've managed to run up a £20 bar bill, quite apart from any soft drinks you might have during the daytime. Rather unsurprisingly, the bar used to be almost solely inhabited by people wearing all inclusive bracelets after about 9.30. Most of the other guests would spin out one drink for as long as possible before going to bed quite early, which was a shame as it did dampen the atmosphere a bit.
There are 4 bars on the island. The largest, the Babuna bar, has entertainment most nights organised by a Scotsman called Ian, who speaks both English and German. The Akiri bar overlooks the beach where there is a volleyball court. Then there were two Thundi bars, one at each end of the island, that were open for a limited number of hours each day.
There were two restaurants that served the standard food and two a la carte restaurants. Having already paid for a food, we never ate in the a la carte restaurants. One was an Italian style grill and the other served Far Eastern food. Other people did give good reports on them, but you could count on spending £50 for a meal for two. The standard food was rather less inspiring. Breakfast was OK, with two chefs on hand to cook eggs to go with the buffet. Lunch was always a buffet of about 5 choices. One seemed to always be pasta in tomato sauce and the other 4 choices tended to be fish, with the occasional chicken dish. Vegetables were mainly rice and salad, which usually consisted of cucumber, green tomatoes, cabbage and not much else. Dinner was much the same, with buffets alternating with set meals. After about 10 days of this you start to have fantasies about steak, chips and pizza.
Other facilities included a sports centre with free aerobics once a day and what looked suspiciously like a gym through the window. There was also a shop which sold some overpriced souvenirs and little else. There was also a nurse, whose services I had to use when I came down with a stomach upset. In addition to paying for the tablets, you had to pay a consultation fee, so 12 Immodium ended up costing me £17.07. I certainly won't be forgetting to bring tablets in the future, and several other people I spoke to had similar ailments.
There was also a dive shop which sold kit. The prices weren't that great but they weren't as bad as the other prices on the island. They didn't have an awful lot of stock though. I wanted to buy an octopus holder and they only had them on order.
Boat trips are not included and cost a further £6.18 extra.
When you consider that a single shore dive on the housereef, with your own equipment, and no divemaster costs £17, you're basically paying a lot of money for just a weightbelt and a tank.
The dive school did have a few other rules. You had to be on the surface with 30 Bar remaining and you weren't allowed to go below 30m. That said no-one ever checked your remaining air, and the only time the depth restriction was enforced was if the dive guide saw you going too deep. Mind you there really was no point in going below 30m and most the people who did it did so without realising. The other rule was that everybody had to do an orientation dive on the housereef no matter what their qualification or number of dives logged.
Personally, I'm not keen on this sort of thing, although it's not as much of a nuisance in places like the Maldives where you're not going to use more than one dive school. It does make you wonder what the point in having more advanced qualifications and logging dives is, if you're required to continually demonstrate the most basic of skills. The fact that I'm also expected to pay rather a lot of money for the privilege also rankles.
Anyway, we did the initial dive on the house reef. So we started off by clearing our masks, demonstrating alternate air source breathing and then went on to explore the reef a bit more. The coral wasn't exceptional, consisting of a number of large blocks, surrounded by sand, but the fish life was very prolific including a Napolean Wrasse and a shoal of juvenile barracuda.
After that, I did all of the rest of my dives from the boats, called dhonis. They aren't the fastest craft in the world, but there's plenty of room for kitting up and they were all equipped with oxygen and radios. Each boat was crewed by three Maldivians and a dive guide. All diving was done in buddy pairs, and you weren't expected to stick with the dive guide though you did have to go in the same direction as them for boat cover reasons. At the initial briefing, they stressed that you were responsible for your own deco management. Use of computers was highly recommended because most of the dives could usefully be done as multi-level dives. Anyone using tables basically had to limit their depth to 18m. Computers were available for hire at £2.35 a dive. Post dive refreshments were limited to a few slices of coconut, so bringing your own bottle of water was a good idea.
My first dive was to a place called Peak. I was assigned a German buddy and told to discuss what I wanted to do with him. However, when I asked him what he wanted to do, he said "dive". Clearly this was going to be hard work. The actual dive summed up everything I dislike about holiday diving. There were 13 divers and one dive guide, so it was very crowded down there and my buddy insisted on hanging around all the other people. That said the fish life was very good. There was a big shoal of batfish, lionfish hiding in the reef, ribbon eels and a large turtle. It was also the first, though not the last time, I saw a honeycombed moray. Subsequent dives weren't all like this though. On some dives the group of divers became quite spread out so that you were just effectively diving with your buddy. As the boat chugged back to the island we saw a couple of dolphins, something that happened on about half of the dives there.
One thing that was a new experience for me was channel diving. My previous visits to the Maldives had been to Fesdu, which is in the middle of the Ari Atoll. Kuredu is right on the edge of the atoll and the housereef on one side drops down a very long way. Many of the dives we did were on the outside atoll walls and into the channels between reefs. There was usually a current in the channels, which tended to attract the pelagics.
My first channel dive was at a site called Kuda Kandu (or Small Channel in Dhiveli). The plan was to dive the outer wall, then to swim against the current at the entrance to the channel for a time and then finish the dive off in the channel wall. It didn't go entirely according to plan because we were a bit ahead of the dive guide and we made the mistake of staying too close to the reef just before the corner of the channel. The current is much stronger near the reef and so there was no way that we could swim against it. The dive turned into a rather exhilarating drift dive as the current was ripping through at quite a speed. There's no danger of being swept a great distance though, because as soon as you exit the channel, the current tends to drop off quite rapidly. Although it didn't go entirely to plan, it was still a good dive with the highlights being a stingray, a grey reef shark and a large Napolean wrasse.
Almost all the dives were excellent, but my last dive really ended the holiday on a high. We went to a place called Fushivaru Kandu for a channel dive. There wasn't much current, so the profusion of fish life was quite surprising. The channel itself was about 40-45m deep. We swam along the lip of it at about 25m looking out into the blue. On that one dive I think I saw something like 9 or 10 sharks, both whitetip and grey reef sharks. This included a group of six greys swimming in formation past us. There was also a large eagle ray that swam close by. We then finished off the dive in about 10m over a coral reef populated with the usual assortment of tropicals.
During the holiday, I also did a night dive. It left a bit early, so it wasn't really dark for the first half. It didn't have a great start though, because my regulator decided to freeflow as I hit the water and couldn't be persuaded to stop. Fortunately, the dive guide lent me her kit so I did the dive after all. It was pretty good and we found a cave with about 5 lobsters sleeping in it. The guy at the dive centre did try to fix my reg, but they're only really set up to deal with Mares equipment, so I ended up using a school reg for the last 5 dives. Like all the equipment, it was well maintained and performed reasonably. And though they would have been perfectly within their rights to charge me for kit hire for the last dives, they didn't, which was appreciated.
On the transfer back to the airport we had to get back on that boat again. We did think that it couldn't possibly be as bad the first trip because the sea hadn't been that rough since and it would be in the daylight this time. What we hadn't bargained on was that it left at 6.30 in the morning which seemed a bit early for a 3.30 flight. Unfortunately, there were some people for earlier flights on the same boat which explained the early start. The trip still took 5 hours and conditions were perfect. I don't believe that that boat is capable of doing the trip in the advertised 4-4.5 hours. The summer Airtours brochure claims that the transfer is only 3.5 hours, which is impossible unless they're going to use another boat.
The early arrival at the airport did give us a chance to go on a shopping trip to Male. It was not something I | 2,590 |
This school is one of the best schools I've been to. I love the teahcers and the things we do. The school is just great.
This school rocks. Sport and Academic Programs are both fantastic!
CSMS is the best school ever! The teachers are nice, and they care about our success, we get plenty of social time with friends, and our classes usually AREN'T BORING! If it's still open when I have kids, I would definitley want them to come here!
We couldn't be happier with CSMS. Not only has our daughter excelled academically, she is always getting positive<|fim_middle|> it is the teachers that make a difference at C.S.M.S. They always explain to my son something he does not get. Especially his math teacher.
Citrus Springs Middle has been very good for our granddaughter. She is in 8th grade now, taking three advanced classes and her teachers make sure that she is working to her potential. Her teachers are nice and kind and helpful. Nicci has enjoyed her middle school years and is ready and well prepared for high school. | feedback from the staff> Good behavior and attitude is encouraged and rewarded.
My daughter's first year and I would have to say the staff and the teachers are very good and very helpful .
you truely are a wonderful school my child loves to go to CSMS. keep up the good work.
I think Citrus Springs Middle School is okay, but nothing special. The county should pick better staff. Then this school would be great.
I personally think | 90 |
El municipio de Redfield (en inglés: Redfield Township) es un municipio ubicado en el condado de Spink en el estado estadounidense de Dakota del Sur. En el año 2010 tenía una población de 463 habitantes y una densidad poblacional de 5,04 personas por km².
Geografía
El municipio de Redfield se encuentra ubicado en las coordenadas . Según la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos, el municipio tiene una superficie total de 91.9 km², de la cual 90<|fim_middle|>0.22% eran asiáticos, el 0.22% eran isleños del Pacífico, el 0.22% eran de otras razas y el 1.08% pertenecían a dos o más razas. Del total de la población el 1.51% eran hispanos o latinos de cualquier raza.
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Localidades del condado de Spink | .61 km² corresponden a tierra firme y (1.4%) 1.29 km² es agua.
Demografía
Según el censo de 2010, había 463 personas residiendo en el municipio de Redfield. La densidad de población era de 5,04 hab./km². De los 463 habitantes, el municipio de Redfield estaba compuesto por el 88.12% blancos, el 0.65% eran afroamericanos, el 9.5% eran amerindios, el | 135 |
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Discussion in 'Lawn Mowing Equipment'<|fim_middle|>0hrs got it for 3500 with sulky after tax. | started by DonnieM22, Feb 12, 2018.
I have the opportunity to pick this machine up for $3000 from an acquaintance. He is in the business of buying repo machines from banks and reselling them. Its in very good condition, 90 hours on the machine. I've never used the V-grip style, I'm used to the pistol grip. Can anyone give me a review of this machine? I will be mowing properties with a lot of rolling hills.
Looks nice, can you run it and see how you like it first?
Is 3k a firm price?
3k 90hrs for that unit would be very good price here.
I have owned that exact machine for several years now. Controls are great. Cut wasn't at first. Took a lot of tweaking before I got cutting the way I wanted. Deck pitch, blade spacers on the spindles at different heights and several different styles of blades. Not crazy about the deck. Cuts great when clean, but has to be scraped often. There's just too much stuff under there for the clippings to get stuck on. I have considered cutting some out to improve the flow, but haven't got the guts to do it yet. Love being able to operate with one hand if needed.
They make the same machines in JD GREEN. I've had mine for about 400hrs. The above review is spot on. Cuts good unless wet. Decent speed. Controls are nice but not as stable on hills as pistols. Built like a tank. Mine had right at 12 | 336 |
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Man Around the House
By Mandy Sweats — 1 year ago
"You can't make sound all of the time. There's always going to be a gap, inbetween the activities of the day. Even between the tick and the tock, there is a second of silence"
Mandy was just trying to have a lovely day. Making some banana bread, writing their CV, trying to decide whether they prefer Chromatica or Sawayama. But something won't leave them alone. There is something outside, and it's desperately trying to get in. And Mandy knows that they can't keep it out forever…
Man Around the House is the second short film by drag and performance artist Mandy Sweats. It is a surreal and uncomfortable depiction of one day that desperately wants to be normal, inspired in equal parts by Franz Kafka, The Balcony by Jean Genet and classic home invasion horror films.
Virgin Mary Kills
By Labros Kordolemis — 11 months ago
A short film about the way religion<|fim_middle|> tale, where each character, scene, costume, background score firing on all cylinders to make the film worth repeated viewings and vowes to leave the audience in the quest for an answer to "What's inside the third box".
Beware, don't be a victim.
So listen, debate and deduce what's inside the Third Box. | restricts women and turns them against each other. Mary tries to overcome the abuse she endured by being violent to women and animals. Television is a distraction, and the system faces her as the one who bit the forbidden fruit. (Virgin Mary part II)
The Third Box
By NISHANT NIKET — 3 years ago
The Third Box, a riveting conceptual short film based on the premises of ideological conflicts, wherein the character is in constant conflict with himself regarding the knowledge consumed by him through the society. The movie highlights the three genuine concerns of society – 'ideological conflict', 'apathetic hearing', 'lack of brainstorming while consuming knowledge'. With a satirical tone, the narration straddles between the above ideas. The movie mocks the society and challenges each viewer not to fall prey to either one of these facets in the process.
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Thursday 2nd October – W I in the village hall, first afternoon meeting, at 2.30 pm. Speaker: Eileen Gomme – Sugarcraft and cake decoration. New and potential members are always welcome.
Sunday 5th October – Fitness walk. Meet 9.30 am at the village hall. Details below.
Monday 13th October – Royal British Legion social at 3 pm. Details below.
Saturday 18th October – "The Big Tidy Up" autumn litter pick. Everyone welcome; equipment supplied. Assemble at the pond 10 am. Many hands make light work!
Saturday 18th October – Bingo in the village hall. Eyes down 7.30 pm.
Many of you may have seen the 'Speedwatch' team in action over the last few weeks. Speeding in village is the number one concern voiced by villagers at the annual parish meeting. The purpose of 'Speedwatch' is to make drivers aware that excessive speed in the village is socially unacceptable. It is noticeable already that during 'Speedwatch' activity speeding is much reduced.
We have a team of volunteers who are undertaking 'Speedwatch' duties, but new volunteers are still required, so if you are interested in joining the team, please contact Peter Hallinan on 01485 518099.
The post box on the wall of the Old Post Office opposite the pond in Burnham Road has lost its collection times label, and this has apparently been causing some confusion. A new label is already on order, but has yet to be replaced by the Post Office's contractors, and due to a dispute, we understand that this<|fim_middle|> on 1st and 29th October, in the mornings from 10 until 12 noon. | may not be done for some considerable time.
Collections are unchanged – Mondays to Fridays at 4 pm, and Saturdays at 10 am.
At the Parish Council meeting on 11th September, our MP Mr Henry Bellingham attended, to meet the Councillors and discuss various matters of concern. He had been approached on several topics during the past year, and had contacted Mrs Austin, the chairman, to ask if he might visit Stanhoe and talk to us.
The subjects discussed at the meeting included fly tipping (although thankfully this has not been as serious this year as previously), the proposed Unitary Authority for Norfolk, the proposed wind farm at Chiplow, traffic speeds in the village, and the recent and ongoing petition for a footpath along Bircham Road. A cordial meeting took place, and Mr Bellingham has sympathised, noted our concerns and our efforts to date, and undertaken to assist with our endeavours in these matters.
Suggestions of new uses for the playing field have been few, but –dog walking without the dog' will commence on 5th October. The intention is to walk on the field at a brisk pace (but still with some breath left for conversation) varying the pace in deference to any new walkers so that a gradual increase is achieved. Meet at the village hall. Please wear comfortable shoes or trainers.
will hold a social with light refreshments provided, in the village hall for all Poppy Appeal collectors and Legion members throughout the Sedgeford & District branch. Anyone interested in the work of the Legion or specifically in the Poppy Appeal is welcome to drop in as well to find out more. Collectors will be able to pick up their supplies for this year's appeal.
Reclamation of the old path behind the pond should now have been completed, and two new, maintenance-free seats provided. Ongoing maintenance of the area will be undertaken as required, and in due course two new litter bins will be installed to replace the existing bins, at the request of the County Council. It is also the intention to provide a dog waste bin adjacent to the pond.
Requests for suggestions of where new trees might be planted have met with prolonged silence! The Parish Council will consider where trees might be planted to enhance our surroundings without causing future problems of blocked views or reduced light, and we hope to enlist the assistance of a tree expert to advise us on our final decision. Any suggestions that residents may have will be taken into account, so if you want (or do not want) trees in a particular location, please contact Parish Clerk Peter Hallinan on 518099. We have funding for 15 native deciduous trees, likely to include some or all of the following species: ash, horsechestnut, maple, oak and rowan.
The "Village Screen Cinema" in the Amy Robsart Hall at Syderstone will be showing the following films. Tickets £3.50 in advance, from Avril on 578588 or Sheila on 578171, or £4 at the door on the night.
will be on The Green, Burnham Market | 644 |
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Anthony Yigit (22-1<|fim_middle|> Khalladi in Koblenz, his first fight back since challenging Ivan Baranchyk for the IBF World Super Lightweight title in New Orleans in October 2018.
As the 27 year-old plots his route back into World title contention, he has enlisted the help of Erik Skoglund, one of Swedish boxing's greatest exports, who was forced to cut short his own career after suffering a sparring injury.
"Erik has always been a great inspiration and motivator for me," said Yigit. "Ever since we first got to know each in Berlin, when I turned pro and we trained together, I knew I'd found a great supporting arch in him, and him in me.
"He's been in big fights and he knows how to stay cool so I'm hoping some of that experience will rub off on to me. It's also nice to know I have someone in my corner who genuinely wants what's best for me and is looking out for me.
"I believe he's got a lot of experience that I can benefit from. We both approach fights in different ways. I can be quite hotheaded and too eager in the ring, while Erik always keeps a cool head, and that's what I need in my corner."
Skoglund, who spent two weeks in Gran Canaria in training camp with Yigit, will join head coach Carlos Formento and Joel Grandel in his countryman's corner.
"Anthony asked me a few months ago if I'd like to be a part of his team and help him out in his corner," said Skoglund. "He already has an amazing head coach, but I hope I can help get the best out of him on fight night.
"I hope I can bring him some confidence and help him pick the right tools. He is an amazing fighter, but sometimes he could choose an easier way to win, and hopefully I can help him with that.
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"I really enjoyed spending time with him in camp. He's a one of a kind fighter. Nobody I've ever seen works the way he does. I was already certain Anthony has the potential to be world champion one day, but now I'm even more sure."
Anthony Yigit (22-1-1, 7 KOs) will face Sandro Hernandez (15-7-3, 10 KOs) as the slick southpaw returns to action on May 4 at the Fraport Arena in Frankfurt.
Jake Paul wants to keep fighting beyond AnEsonGib match
Yigit outpointed Mohamed Khalladi on February 16 at the CGM Arena in Koblenz following a brave attempt at the IBF World Super Lightweight title in his World Boxing Super Series Quarter-Final clash with Ivan Baranchyk.
The 27 year-old, currently based in Gran Canaria, is back in Germany for another eight-round clash against Venezuela's Sandro Hernandez, who in his last bout went the distance with Yigit's former opponent Sandor Martin.
"I was satisfied with my performance against Khalladi because we got a good victory against a solid opponent. He knew he had a chance to make a name for himself if he beat me so he came to win and went out fighting with all he got," says Yigit who wants to keep active as he awaits a return to the World stage.
"Hernandez fought and went the distance with Sandor Martin, who I defended my European title against in 2017, and who I would say is one of the top fighters in Europe, so I expect Hernandez to come and try to make a statement.
"It's important for me to keep busy because I love fighting. I love the thrill of going in the ring and hearing the crowd cheer after a good fight. I like to entertain, and this is the only way I know how so the more I fight the better. Also it will keep me prepared for when a big fight comes, but I treat every fight the same. I'm always training hard and I'm always giving it 110%."
Yigit joins a stacked card in Frankfurt topped by the IBF International Light Heavyweight title clash between Leon Bunn and Leon Harth, and featuring super welterweight star Abass Baraou against former World ruler Ali Funeka.
Heavyweight Albon Pervizaj is also in action taking on Gabriel Enguema, while 17 year-old sensation Sophie Alisch returns for her third professional contest, and Danish heavyweight hope Kem Ljungquist meets Dominik Musil.
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Costa Rican Rainforest Exploration And Cultural Immersion Teen Volunteer Program
Join teens from around the world on this high-impact Costa Rican adventure.
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This location takes you to the stunning Costa Rican Pacific Coast, and to the doorstep of the stunning and diverse Manuel Antonio National Park, only a 3-4 hour bus journey from San Jose. Surrounded by palm plantations and rainforest, the town contains a stunning array of wildlife with monkeys and toucans in plain sight most days. In and around the national park, the whole area is famed for its beautiful beaches and hiking trails, making this location an exceptional place to volunteer, intern, teach, learn a new language, relax and enjoy the casual way of life.
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Live and work with team of international teen volunteers in the beach town of Quepos, Costa Rica. Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, UN SDGs, learn to surf along the Pacific Coast, spot wildlife in Manuel Antonio National Park, and go on a white-water rafting and zipling expedition in Turrialba.
What's It like?
Travel to the popular Latin American destination of Costa Rica to make new friends with a group of international teen volunteers. You will contribute to projects related to the UN SDGs in the beach-side town of Quepos.
Teen volunteers might contribute to UN SDG #2, Zero Hunger and #3, Good Health and Well-being, by setting up or maintaining community gardens or #4, Quality Education, by constructing or renovating local classrooms.
Learn how to surf in the Pacific Ocean, hike through Manuel Antonio National Park, spotting wildlife species, and then travel to Turrialba to white-water raft down the river and zipline through the canopies.
During your time on this teen volunteering program in Costa Rica there will be plenty of opportunities to learn more about Latin American culture and those of your fellow teen volunteers from all around the world, helping you kickstart your journey toward becoming a global citizen.
All GVI teen volunteer programs, including this one taking place in Quepos, Costa Rica, have been specifically designed for teens between the ages of 15 and 17 years old, who are looking to volunteer abroad. GVI has successfully been operating ethical and responsible programs for under 18s since 2012. Since then, it has treated health and safety as a number one priority and takes extra measures for its under 18 programs. As such, it is also a British Standards 8848 compliant provider. This means that all our younger volunteers have access to additional support and supervision provided by our own staff, selected, vetted, trained, and managed by us. All our under 18 volunteer staff are selected because they are experts at what they do and have an enthusiasm and passion for teaching that inspires young people to get involved in global issues.
Although all teen participants are greeted by GVI staff at their arrival destination, flight chaperoning services are also available upon request. Chaperones provide on-flight accompaniment and in-airport assistance. To book this service please contact one of our enrollment managers. Teens with less time on their hands can also choose to book onto the program for one week. This allows them to complete volunteering projects included in the two-week program, but not the adventure activities.
Meet and travel with teens from around the world.
Contribute to ongoing high-impact sustainable development projects in the region.
White-water raft, abseil, and zipline on a four-day adventure trip in Turrialba.
Successfully complete this program and get a professional reference from your program manager. You'll also have the option of earning a certificate endorsed by the University of Richmond if you choose to complete our included online leadership course, which is valued at $395.
Experience Latin American culture.
Surf along the Pacific coast.
Spot unique tropical wildlife in the lush rainforests in the Manuel Antonio National Park.
Program Type: Under 18
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Your adventure begins once you arrive in the tropical paradise of Costa Rica. GVI staff will collect you at the airport and travel with you to a hostel in San Jose. Here you will have time to relax from your flight, take in your new surroundings and get to meet the rest of your group. The next day, you will be transferred to your new home, the town of Quepos.
Upon arrival there you will attend a brief orientation, including a welcome presentation explaining the history of our ongoing, long-term sustainable development development projects in the region, a guided tour of the community and an introduction to health and safety.
The exact construction work will depend on the needs of the community at the time. In accordance with international sustainable development best practices, our projects are lead by local community members. The exact nature of the project will change as the needs of the community evolve. However, all projects are aligned not only to long-term community objectives but a number of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs.
Teen volunteers can typically expect to get involved in some basic maintenance, renovation, or building work. They might contribute to UN SDG, #2, Zero Hunger, by setting up or maintaining community gardens, or UN SDG #4, Quality Education, by renovating a school. Before starting work on the project teen volunteers will learn how their work will be contributing to the overall objectives of GVI in the community of Quepos, Costa Rica.
For the first few days, teen volunteers will undergo specific training depending on the renovation or construction project selected for the group to work on. This will include construction or renovation methods, as well as an introduction into how to use the tools and materials required safely and effectively.
During your time in Quepos you might have the opportunity to participate in additional cultural activities like traditional Costa Rican cooking and salsa dance classes. There will also be time to shop for souvenirs.
On the Saturday morning teen volunteers will have the opportunity to learn to surf. A three hour lesson is available for all in the morning on one of the many beaches lining Quepos. You can spend the rest of the day practicing your new surfing skills, swimming, or simply relaxing on the beach.
Sunday will begin with an early start, with a bus-ride to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the most popular wildlife and nature reserves in Costa Rica. Here you, and your fellow teen volunteers, will be able to spot unique tropical species like sloths and capuchin monkeys.
Then for your final week you will embark on a weeklong adventure to the town of Turrialba. The adventure starts the scenic trip from Quepos to Turrialba, through the scenic Costa Rican countryside. Once arrived, we will all settle into our accommodation for the night. The next morning we will head off to a private canoeing park. The adventure activities here include white-water rafting, zip lining through canopies in the forest, gingerly walk across a 132ft long suspension bridge, and rappelling down waterfalls.
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On the final day the entire teen group will return to San Jose, travelling all the way with GVI staff members. Before departure you will participate in a reflection session with other teen volunteers, facilitated by a GVI staff member. The purpose is to think about what you have learnt while on your volunteering project in Costa Rica, discuss key events or concepts with others, and think about how the experience changed your perspective.
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The following itinerary is an example of the activities and project work that participants might get involved in on this program. More specific details of the program are finalised several months before each start date. The itinerary shown below has been followed by our staff and group volunteers in the past.
Welcome to the laidback pura vida lifestyle of Costa Rica. Meet a GVI staff member at the airport and travel with other volunteers to your accommodation.
Learn about the work GVI does in the communities of Quepos and get an introduction to local life on a guided tour of this tropical beach town.
You'll be helping out local schools by renovating old classrooms and playgrounds or building new ones.
Tour the jungle of Manuel Antonio National Park. Raft down the roaring rapids, zipline through the jungle canopies, spot Costa Rican wildlife, and surf along the Pacific coastline.
Say goodbye to the tropical paradise of Manuel Antonio National Park and travel with GVI staff and your new friends to the airport for your return flight home.
For over 20 years, GVI has prioritised the health and safety of our staff, participants, partners and local community members. In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, GVI has created the GVI health and hygiene team to put in place new standards of cleanliness, norms and behaviours that meet or exceed international recommendations to ensure the ongoing safety of GVI's participants, staff and communities around the world. Internationally recommended practices, such as advice from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the governments Australia, UK and US, continue to be monitored and the standards are likely to change if and when international advice changes.
The work GVI is contributing to across the globe remains important and the following measures allow our participants to continue to join GVI's programs and continue impacting positively on their world and the communities we work with. The following changes to our existing protocols have been made by the GVI health and hygiene team to strengthen our health and hygiene protocols and ensure that international standard safeguards are in place to protect our participants, staff and host communities.
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Meet the team - Senior Field Management
Cony Perez
Meet Cony, our Program Manager at GVI's base in Quepos, Costa Rica. Cony was born in Mexico and holds a Masters in Environmental Education. She loves a wide variety of cool things including: working with people, biodiversity, music, and her dog!
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Julius Reyes
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This is Julius, who is our Assistant Program Manager at GVI's base in Quepos, Costa Rica. Julius grew up in a small seaside town in British Columbia before moving to Quepos! He has had the privilege of volunteering in a vast array of countries including Peru and Morocco.
Before coming to Quepos, Julius was a Hip-Hop dance instructor for 12 years, and so as you could imagine he loves a good boogie!
Luis Jimenez Ramirez
Meet Luis! He is the Logistics Manager for our Quepos base in Costa Rica! Luis studied Art, History and Business Administration with an emphasis on Human Resource Management. He has been with GVI for two years now. Luis likes both snakes and planes - but luckily, not at the same time!
All of our programs have short, mid and long-term objectives that fit with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs. This enables us to report on our collaborative impact across the world in a streamlined manner, measuring which UN SDGs we are making a substantial contribution to. Furthermore, this will help our local partners and communities measure and visualise their contribution to the UN SDGs.
Upon arrival to base, you will be educated about the history of the UN SDGs. You will learn about the specific goals of your location, the long-, mid- and short-term objectives, and also clarification of how your personal, shorter-term involvement contributes to these goals on a global level.
Our aim is to educate you on local and global issues, so that you continue to act as active global citizens after your program, helping to fulfil our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.
Costa Rica was the first country in the world to make primary education both free and obligatory in 1869, funding the education program through the state's share of the great coffee wealth. In those days only one in ten Costa Ricans could read and write. By 1920, 50% of the population was literate. In 1948, the country abolished its national army and shifted the portion of its national budget allocated to armed forces to the education system. By the 1970s 89% were able to read and write. Costa Rica now boasts a literacy rate of 93% for those ten years or older. In addition, in 1994, a policy to place a computer in each of the nation's 4,000 schools, plus obligatory English classes, was implemented.
Despite this, education is not readily available to everyone. Elementary and high schools can be found in every community, but many cannot afford the required uniforms, and rural schools often lack books for students. Children often spend as little as three hours in school as the class schedule is divided into two sessions in order to accommodate the number of students.
Quepos, home to our volunteer community project, is a small Pacific town just outside Manuel Antonio which is home to some of the best tourist attractions in the country hosts thousands of foreign and local visitors every year.
GVI has been working in local communities around Quepos since 2011 and aims to support those communities in developing themselves and particularly in developing the younger members of the community. GVI has focused mainly on the community of El Cocal, a partially illegal settlement, located on a small peninsula a few minutes outside of Quepos, home to Costa Ricans as well as many immigrant families from other Latin American countries, namely Nicaragua, Cuba, and Panama. Many of these people have come to Costa Rica to benefit from the political and financial stability offered, but in such a tourist-rich area as Quepos people can struggle to make ends meet unless they are able to draw an income from the foreign visitors. The illegal status of many also restricts work opportunities.
Male residents of El Cocal are commonly employed in the fishing industry, which can be unreliable, so families get used to living in the moment and spending the money they have when they get it rather than saving up. Children growing up in this environment often do not have an understanding of preparing for the future and their attitudes towards education reflect this. This is partly fueled by lack of education in the community and partly by the transient and semi-legal nature of the community, many of whose members are seasonally unemployed.
In this region of Costa Rica, much of the local economy is built on tourism. In an effort to better serve the American and European traveller population, being able to speak and write in English is important. The number one request from the local school board is for more English teachers. We provide English classes to adults in the local community of El Cocal, young people and adults in Quepos, and children as well. Construction projects, to improve community spaces and build communal gardens are also part of our work in Quepos.
We also run an early childhood development program, which offers a space for children to come before or after school hours to learn, reinforcing the value of education.
In partnership with the UNPD, United Nations Development Programme, we also run a program aimed at reducing the number of young people at risk, provide them with tools to prevent violence, and integrate themselves with the wider society. The program is called "Integral Security and Prevention of Violence Affecting Children, Adolescents and Young People in Costa Rica" and the role of GVI is to provide English language classes as a means to improve the skill sets of young people to assist them with accessing additional academic and employment opportunities in the future.
As such, the main UN Sustainable Development Goals of this project include, #4, Quality Education, and #5, Gender Equality.
GVI Quepos Long-term Objectives:
1. Improve access to education and wellness to Quepos and surrounding areas specifically in El Cocal community.
2. Increase environmental awareness in the local community.
3. Improve English literacy levels in Quepos community and surrounded areas.
GVI Online Leading Teams for Impact course (optional)
Leadership is a critical skill set for anyone looking to make an impact or drive sustainable development. Develop your own leadership style and learn how to set achievable objectives, give effective feedback and manage conflict successfully. After successfully completing the course, which you have the option of doing prior to your in-country program, you'll receive a certificate from the University of Richmond.
This online course, valued at $395, is included in all volunteering programs. Full course details can be found here.
Young British nationals looking to earn their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and improve their employability can use GVI's teen programs to complete several of the required components like volunteering, physical fitness, skills-development, completing an expedition, and learning how to thrive in a residential context. The Duke of Edinburgh Award can be used to enhance your personal statement on your UCAS application.
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The Award Scheme and Development Accreditation Network (ASDAN) Universities Award is an internationally-recognized certification which can be requested for any participant who has completed a GVI teen program. The award can be added to personal statements to boost college or university applications. The course involves introducing students to exploring skills like global awareness through volunteer travel and career paths through work activities.
Engaging intimately with a new context teaches not only global awareness but adaptability and critical thinking, skills highly valued in the modern marketplace. Local and cultural immersion is encouraged on all our programs around the world, and is also one of the most enjoyable aspects of your experience. Luckily, there are many activities you can get involved with in your free time, or before and after your program. On our community programs the focus is on cultural topics, while on marine or wildlife programs the emphasis is more on the environmental element. Use your evenings and weekends to explore diverse and eclectic topics like Theravada Buddhism in Laos or how plastic pollution and climate change affects Indian Ocean coral.
Costa Rican festival.
March to April: Easter is a popular holiday in Costa Rica and is celebrated with elaborate processions.
October: You can experience the city of Límon's famous carnival in October.
December: A mostly Catholic country, the Costa Ricans celebrate Christmas with enthusiasm.
Most of Costa Rica identifies with the Roman Catholic religion and there are many festivals that are celebrated throughout the year.
Dancing is part an integral part of Costa Rican culture. Locals learn to dance the fluid ballroom styles of cumbia, salsa, bolero and the merengue from a young age.
Learn to cook dishes using uniquely Latin American ingredients like beans, rice, avocados, peppers, tomatoes, and corn from local community members.
Quepos is the perfect place to practice your Spanish as most inhabitants speak only Spanish.
El Cocal Community
El Cocal is an informal settlement home to a mostly immigrant community from Nicaragua, Cuba, and Panama. Working in this community learning participants to more traditional Latin American destinations.
Quepos is a small Pacific town just outside Manuel Antonio which is home to some of the best tourist attractions in the country, hosting thousands of foreign and local visitors every year. Some come for the national park, considered one of the best in the country, and others for the beaches. The surfing both in this beautiful beach town and on other beaches just a couple of hours along the coast draws people from across the world.
Below is a list of core ethics and best practices we believe are essential to the operation of high quality, ethical volunteer and sustainable development programs. We believe that all responsible volunteer and sustainable development operations should focus upon these principles. If you are considering volunteering, these are some of the key considerations you should question, to ensure that your time and money contributes towards positive change.
We want to constantly develop our own understanding of ethical best practice. In so doing, we aim to provide an exemplary industry standard for other education institutions, international development organisations, and social enterprises. Our Badge of Ethics stands for the drive to always do good, better. Find out more, click on the Badge below.
Our 10 Ethical Commitments
Locally Driven, Collaborative Projects
We aim to design all our projects in collaboration with local organizations and communities and ensure that they are locally driven.
Clear Objectives & Sustainable Outcomes
We aim to clearly define short-, mid-, and long-term objectives with sustainable outcomes for all our projects.
We aim to track, record, and publish the impact of each of our projects.
Working Against Dependency
We aim to build in-country capacity by assisting local organizations in becoming self-sustaining.
Responsible Exit Strategies
For each local organization we work with, we aim to have a plan in place for withdrawing support responsibly.
Clear Roles & Specialized Training
We aim to ensure that ever participant is assigned a clear role and that they are fully trained and supported to carry out their work by specialized staff.
In all our actions we aim to respect the skills and efforts of all and seek to protect the rights, culture and dignity of everyone who engages with GVI.
Local Ownership
We work to ensure that credit for the results of any project, along with any data collected, research conducted, or Intellectual Property developed, remains the property of local organizations.
Transitioning from the Orphanage Model
We do not condone and aim to withdraw support of orphanages and residential care centers.
Child and Vulnerable adult policies
We will live by our Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult policies.
Continual Development
As an organization, GVI is committed to striving toward best practice, and to educating both our potential participants, our partners, and the world at large about them. Both the volunteering and sustainable development sectors are increasingly, and rightly, under scrutiny. Many recent local and global articles highlight poor practices and questionable ethics. GVI is widely recognized for striving to apply global best practice in the volunteering, education and sustainable development sectors throughout our operations by reputable organizations such as ChildSafe.
However, global best practice is always evolving and we dedicate both time and resources to engage with internationally respected experts and learn from the latest research to ensure our programs both fulfil their potential to create maximum positive impact, and minimise their potential to create unintentional negative impact. Along with and as part of the sustainable development and volunteering community, we are constantly learning and applying this learning to practice. We do not always get everything right, but we seek feedback from our community members, partners, participants and our staff, and react accordingly. We know are already doing a great job, and feedback we have received confirms this, but we aim to do even better and are continuously refining our operations to improve upon our already excellent reputation.
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Using the rational-actor paradigm in this way—to change behavior by chang- ing incentives—makes some students uncomfortable because it seems to deny the altruism, affection, and personal ethics that motivate most people. These students resist learning the rational-actor paradigm because they think it im- plicitly endorses self-interested behavior, as if the primary purpose of econom- ics were to teach students to behave rationally, optimally, and selfishly.<|fim_middle|> ethical lapses at FIFA, Goldman Sachs, and other organizations. A subtle but damaging factor in this is the dominance of economists at business schools. Although there is no evidence that economists are personally less ethical than members of other disciplines, approaching the world through the dollar sign does make people more cynical. What these students and the author, a former Harvard ethics professor, do not understand is that to control unethical behavior, we first have to un- derstand why it occurs. When we analyze problems like the one at OVI, we're not encouraging students to behave opportunistically. Rather, we're teaching them to anticipate opportunistic behavior and to design organizations that are less susceptible to it. Remember, the rational-actor paradigm is only a tool for analyzing behavior, not advice on how to live your life. It is also important to realize that these kinds of debates are often de- bates about value systems. Deontologists judge actions as good or ethical by whether they conform to a set of principles, like the Ten Commandments or the Golden Rule. Consequentialists, on the other hand, judge actions by their consequences. If the consequences of an action are good, then the action is deemed to be good or moral. We illustrate these contrasting value systems with a story about price gouging.2 When Notre Dame entered the 2006 season as one of the top-ranked football teams in the country, demand for local hotels during home games rose dramatically. In response, local hotels raised room rates. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Hampton Inn charged $400 a night on football week- ends for a room that cost only $129 on non football days. Rates climbed even higher for games against top-ranked foes. For the game against the University of Michigan, the South Bend Marriott charged $649 per night—$500 more than its normal weekend rate of $149. On a campus founded by priests of the Congregation of Holy Cross, where many students dedicate a year after graduation to working with the underprivileged, these high prices caused alarm. The Wall Street Journal quotes Professor Joe Holt, a former priest who teaches ethics in the school's executive MBA program, "It is an 'act of moral abdication' for businesses to pretend they have no choice but to charge as much as they can based on supply and demand." The article further reports Mr. Holt's intention to use the example of rising hotel rates on football weekends for a case study in his class on the integration of business and values. Deontologists like Professor Holt would object on principle to the prac- tice of raising prices in times of shortage.3 We might label this the Spider Man Principle: with great power comes great responsibility. The laws of capitalism allow corporations to amass significant power; in turn, society should demand a high level of responsibility from corporations. In this case, while property rights give a hotel the option of increasing prices, possession of these rights does not relieve the hotel of its obligation to be concerned about the conse- quences of its choices. A simple beneficence argument might suggest that keep- ing prices low would be better for consumers. Economics, on the other hand, gives us a consequentialist understanding of the practice by comparing high prices to the implied alternative. An econ- omist would show that if prices do not rise, the consequence would be excess demand for hotel rooms. Would-be guests would find their rooms rationed, perhaps on a first-come, first-served basis. More likely, arbitrageurs would set up a black market, by making early reservations, and then "selling" their reser- vations to customers willing to pay the market-clearing price. Not only would consumers end up paying the same price, but these "arbs" would make money that would have otherwise gone to the hotel. Without the ability to earn addi- tional profit during times of scarcity, hotels would have less incentive to build additional rooms, which would make the long-run problems even worse! Versions of this debate—between those who criticize business on ethical grounds and those who are trying to make money—have been going on in this country since its founding. Although a full treatment of the ethical di- mensions of business is beyond the scope of this book, many disagreements are really about whether morality should be defined by deontology or conse- quentialism. Once you realize that a debate is really a debate between value systems, it becomes much easier to understand opposing points of view, and to reach compromise with your adversaries. For example, if the government were considering price-gouging laws that made it illegal to raise prices on football weekends, a solution might involve donation of some of the profits earned on football weekends to a local charity. This might assuage the concerns of those who ascribe to the Spider Man principle. As a footnote to this story, when someone offered our former priest $1,500 for his apartment on home-game weekends, he took the offer and now spends his weekends in Chicago. Apparently, his principles became too costly for him. | These students would probably agree with a Washington Post editorial, "When It Comes to Ethics, B-Schools Get an F,"1 which blames business schools in general, and economists in particular, for the | 41 |
Wang, W., Mendel, J. (2019). Multiple attribute group decision making with linguistic variables and complete unknown weight information. Iranian Journal of Fuzzy Systems, 16(4), 145-157. doi: 10.22111/ijfs.2019.4788
W. Wang; J. M. Mendel. "Multiple attribute group decision making with linguistic variables and complete unknown weight information". Iranian Journal of Fuzzy Systems, 16, 4, 2019, 145-157. doi: 10.22111/ijfs.2019.4788
Wang, W., Mendel, J. (2019). 'Multiple attribute group decision making with linguistic variables and complete unknown weight information', Iranian Journal of Fuzzy Systems, 16(4), pp. 145-157. doi: 10.22111/ijfs.2019.4788
Wang, W., Mendel, J. Multiple attribute group decision making with linguistic variables and complete unknown weight information. Iranian Journal of Fuzzy Systems, 2019; 16(4): 145-157. doi: 10.22111/ijfs.2019.4788
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Article 11, Volume 16, Issue 4, July and August 2019, Page 145-157 PDF (190 K)
W. Wang* 1; J. M. Mendel2
1School of Economics and Management, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China.
2Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2564, USA
Interval type-2 fuzzy sets, each of which is characterized by the footprint of uncertainty, are a very useful means to depict the linguistic information in the process of decision making. In this article, we investigate the group decision making problems in which all the linguistic information provided by the decision makers is expressed as interval type-2 fuzzy decision matrices where each of the elements is characterized by interval type-2 fuzzy set, and the information about attribute weights is completely unknown.
We first introduce the average centroid matrix of the interval type-2 fuzzy decision matrix, and then utilize the interval type-2 fuzzy averaging operator to aggregate all individual interval type-2 fuzzy decision matrices into a collective interval type-2 fuzzy decision matrix. Based on the average centroid matrix of the collective interval type-2 fuzzy decision matrix and information theory, we develop an optimization model by which a straightforward formula for deriving attribute weights can be obtained. Furthermore, based on the interval type-2 fuzzy averaging operator, we utilize the average centroid measure to give an approach to ranking the given alternatives and then selecting the most desirable one(s). Finally, we give an illustrative example.
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In Russia, there are also gold mines, which, since ancient times, have attracted the attention of researchers and curious travellers from all over the world. These include the famous Berezovsky mine, located in the vicinity of Yekaterinburg. This gold deposit has been known since the 18th century.
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Gold mines used to provide new gold to early mints were in operation at Phoenicia, Syria, Phrygia and Lampsacus. The river Oxus, known today as Amu Darya, which emptied into the Caspian Sea, was legendary to the Greeks for its alluvial gold.
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Borderline is an exciting performance combining dance, theatre, abstracted break dance, music, artistic aerial choreography and meaningful text about community, conflict and freedom. | Wang Ramirez: Borderline – Vibrant Fusion!
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Pictured: Company Wang Ramirez performs Borderline Saturday–Sunday, February 24–25, 2018 in Zellerbach Hall.
Vibrant Fusion of Hip-hop and Aerial Dance!
Award winning international dance troupe, Company Wang Ramirez, presented Borderline, produced by Cal Performances, February 24-25, 2018 at Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, as part of the innovative Berkeley RADICAL Blurring Boundaries programming strand. Company Wang Ramirez is co-directed and co-choreographed by Korean-German dancer Honji Wang, influenced by hip-hop, ballet and martial arts, and French-Spanish dancer Sébastien Ramirez, influenced by hip-hop and specializes in aerial work and choreographic rigging.
Five performers move and dance quickly changing shapes and places based on choreography of abstract break dance with aerial lifts and creative use of rigging. It's intriguing visual and physical storytelling influenced by Greek and Korean Mythology and includes spoken testimonies set to fascinating electronic music.
First, the clever use of rigging and bungees to fly, pull and contort the humans into super humans as they do remarkable things in space, within, on and around a cube, which becomes magical, defying gravity. Next, several sections of solos, duos and trios include understated choreography, which build into outstanding visceral, innovative movement. A female dancer does a robotic dance with fluid joints, two dancers lean on each other, counterbalance and turn slowly. Two other dancers bounce on bungees, change places, always in contact with hand, shoulder or back. A solo expresses struggle, quirky extended movement with deep backward leaning and nervous quick emotive moves. Conflict arises when ownership of a newly created space is fought over. The movement quality of all dancers is outstanding.
A powerful voiceover by Sébastien Ramirez, the father of co-choreographer Ramirez, speaks about democracy and society, while dancers move, bounce, interact dynamically and then the mood becomes playful and forgiving. Through conflict, fascinating and unpredictable situations Borderline is a melting pot of humanity.
The set design by Paul Bauer comprises a large tubular cube suspended in the air and lowered manually in sight of the audience – by a performer in a black suit, like a mysterious puppet master – it's very creative in its simplicity, but interesting and complex in use. Later there are two cubes, which are moved around the stage and become different locations – urban, social and ethereal.
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Quantum gravity tries to combine Einstein's general theory of relativity with quantum mechanics. Quantum corrections to classical gravity are visualized as loop diagrams, as the one shown here in white. Whether space (or time) itself is discrete or continuous is not yet decided, as is the question of whether gravity is quantized at all.
There are two theories we have that explain all the particles and their interactions in the known Universe: General Relativity and the Standard Model of particle physics. General Relativity describes gravity perfectly everywhere we've ever looked. From the smallest-scale attractions we've ever measured in a laboratory to the expansion and curvature of space due to Earth, the Sun, black holes, galaxies, or the entire Universe, our observations and measurements have never deviated from what we've observed. The Standard Model is equally successful for the other three forces: electromagnetism and the strong and weak nuclear forces. Every experiment, measurement, and observation has agreed perfectly with these two theories.
It sounds great, until you try to combine the two. If we do that, it all falls apart. The solution? We need a quantum theory of gravity. Here's why.
The spacetime curvature around any massive object is determined by the combination of mass and distance from the center-of-mass. Other concerns, like velocity, acceleration, and other sources of energy, must be factored in.
From Einstein's theory of gravity, we can compute what the curvature of space is at any location in the Universe, from here on planet Earth to the largest scales in the cosmos. We've performed experiments that have tested the gravitational force law down<|fim_middle|> values of those energy levels. The disk's wavefunction, and how it's affected by gravitation, may lead to the first experimental test of whether gravity is truly a quantum force.
The description that General Relativity puts forth — that of matter telling space how to curve, and curved space telling matter how to move — needs to be augmented to include an uncertain position that has a probability distribution to it. Whether gravity is quantized or not is still an unknown, and has everything to do with the outcome of such a hypothetical experiment. How an uncertain position translates into a gravitational field, exactly, remains an unsolved problem on the road to a full quantum theory of gravity. The principles that underlie quantum mechanics must be universal, but how those principles apply to gravity, and in particular to a particle passing through a double slit, is a great unknown of our time. | to micron-sized scales, and on astrophysical scales in extreme environments, such as the galactic center, merging neutron stars, and at the edges of black holes. Even esoteric predictions, such as the production of gravitational waves, the effect of frame-dragging, or the precession of planetary orbits, are completely in line with every measurement we've ever taken. In every case, Einstein's theory perfectly describes reality.
From the Standard Model, we know how electricity, magnetism, radioactive decays and nuclear forces work. Take any particle and let it interact (or not) with anything else in the Universe, and we'll know the probability distribution of all possible outcomes. Even though the quantum world isn't entirely deterministic, we can still successfully describe the expected set of outcomes in a mathematically precise fashion. If we perform the same experiment thousands upon thousands of times, we'll see the results match our best quantum predictions, even for bizarre and unintuitive setups.
But if we take a look at one such setup in particular — the famed double-slit experiment — we can see immediately why a quantum theory of gravity is absolutely necessary.
The wave-like properties of light became even better understood thanks to Thomas Young's two-slit experiments, where constructive and destructive interference showed themselves dramatically. These experiments were known for classical waves since the 17th century; around 1800, Young showed they applied to light as well.
Imagine you've got a set of quantum particles: they could be photons, neutrinos, electrons, or anything else. Imagine that you've set them up so they'll bombard a tiny area of a barrier, with two slits cut into the barrier extremely close together, to allow these quantum particles to pass through. Behind the barrier, you'll set up a screen, so you can detect where the particles wind up. This is the classic setup of the double slit experiment.
If you send through a bunch of particles at once, they act just like a wave. The particles might go through one slit or the other, but they interfere. At the end of the day, you wind up with a clearly identifiable interference pattern on the screen, the same way you would for a water wave passing through a similar set of slits.
Double slit experiments performed with light produce interference patterns, as they do for any wave. The properties of different light colors is due to their differing wavelengths.
Well, you can't have your particles interfering with one another, so you decide to send them through one-at-a-time. You measure where it hits the screen and record it, and then you fire the next particle. It doesn't matter which particle you choose; if we can detect it on the screen, we see the same behavior. The interference pattern builds up one-particle-at-a-time, but clearly emerges. Somehow, these quantum particles are passing through both slits simultaneously, and are interfering with themselves.
The wave pattern for electrons passing through a double slit, one-at-a-time. If you measure "which slit" the electron goes through, you destroy the quantum interference pattern shown here. Note that more than one electron is required to reveal the interference pattern.
Perhaps you decide you're not a fan of this quantum weirdness, so you decide to measure which slit each particle goes through. You set up a photodetector around each slit, and measure when a particle passes through it. The first particle goes through, and you detect its passage through slit #2. The second one arrives, and also goes through slit #2. The third one goes through slit #1, then the fourth through #2, and then the fifth through #1 again. You repeat this, over and over, for thousands of particles. And when you look at the resulting pattern on the screen, you find something extremely troublesome: the interference pattern is gone. Instead, all you see is a pile of particles that passed through slit #1, along with another pile that passed through slit #2. They did not interfere.
If you measure which slit an electron goes through, you don't get an interference pattern on the screen behind it. Instead, the electrons behave not as waves, but as classical particles.
This is weird! This unintuitive weirdness is at the heart of what makes quantum physics, and the Standard Model in general, such a powerful tool. At a fundamental, quantum level, we can accurately predict when you have this quantum behavior and when you won't, and what that behavior will look like when it appears.
The gravitational field of the electron, as it passes through a double slit, would behave differently if gravity is fundamentally quantum (bottom) or non-quantum (top).
The reason we can't answer it is we don't know a huge number of properties about gravity on the quantum scale. We don't know whether gravity is quantized or not. The particles must be quantized, but gravity might not be, and if it isn't, the double slit experiment would give different results than if it is.
We don't know whether space is fundamentally discrete (with a minimum length scale) or continuous. If there were a minimum length, there would be a fundamental resolution limit to our experiments, one we might someday encounter at high enough energies. There are questions we cannot answer about how gravity behaves under certain experimental conditions.
Even two merging black holes, one of the strongest sources of a gravitational signal in the Universe, doesn't leave an observable signature that could probe quantum gravity. For that, we'll have to create experiments that probe either the strong-field regime of relativity, i.e., near the singularity, or that take advantage of clever laboratory setups.
We know, in principle, that the gravitational field should remain localized around the electron's position, just as it would for any mass. But what does this mean when the electron's position is inherently uncertain? Does the gravitational field always go primarily through one slit or the other? And does the act of observing (or not observing) change the gravitational field? And if so, how?
The gravitational field of the electron is weak; we cannot observe it in practice. Equations developed by Wheeler, Feynman, and DeWitt in the 1960s describe the expected behavior of a particle in the weak-field limit of quantum gravity, but those equations have never been experimentally tested. To do so is presently beyond the realm of what we're capable of, but there is hope.
The experimental setup that's enabled the measurement of gravitational fields and effects down to milligram-scale masses, From "A micromechanical proof-of-principle experiment for measuring the gravitational force of milligram masses."
There are proposed experimental setups that would allow us to measure the gravitational field more precisely than ever before: down to milligram masses. On the other hand, we've managed to bring relatively large objects (compared to fundamental particles) into quantum superpositions of states: up to nanogram-scale masses. The exact energy levels of these states depend on the total gravitational self-energy of the system, making this a realistic, plausible test to determine whether gravity is quantized or not. When technology and experimental techniques advance far enough, these two scales will intersect. When that moment comes, we'll be able to probe the quantum gravitational regime.
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NASA released new views today of two of the most well-known objects Hubble has ever observed: the Whirlpool Galaxy (spiral galaxy M51) [left] and the Eagle Nebula [right]. These new images are among the largest and sharpest Hubble has ever taken. They were made with Hubble's newest camera, the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS). The images are so incredibly sharp, they could be enlarged to billboard size and still retain stunning details.
For the 15th anniversary, scientists used the ACS to record a new region of the eerie-looking Eagle Nebula. The Eagle Nebula image reveals a tall, dense tower of gas being sculpted by ultraviolet light from a group of massive, hot stars. The new Whirlpool Galaxy image showcases the spiral galaxy's classic features, from its curving arms, where newborn stars reside, to its yellowish central core that serves as home for older stars. A feature of considerable interest is the companion galaxy located at the end of one of the spiral arms.
When NASA's Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990, astronomers anticipated great discoveries, ranging from finding black holes to looking back billions of years toward the beginning of time. Now, 15 years later, the versatile telescope continues to deliver exciting new science, including helping to prove the existence of dark energy, tracing enigmatic gamma-ray bursts to distant galaxies, and sampling the atmospheres of far-flung planets. To celebrate Hubble's 15th anniversary, new breathtaking images will be released of a majestic spiral galaxy teeming with newborn stars and an eerie-looking spire of gas and dust.
The new image of the well-known spiral galaxy M51 (known as the Whirlpool Galaxy), showcases a spiral galaxy's classic features, from its curving arms, where<|fim_middle|> up anything that wanders near it. This sleeping monster, Hubble observations confirmed, is a black hole with a mass millions to billions times that of our Sun. Not only are black holes everywhere, but they also have an intimate relationship with their host galaxies. Hubble observations revealed that a tight relationship exists between the masses of the central black holes and those of the galactic bulges of old stars, gas, and dust that surround them. Monstrous galaxies, for example, have titanic black holes. This close relationship may be evidence that black holes grew with their galaxies, feasting on a measured diet of gas and stars swirling around the hearts of those galaxies.
Imagine a powerful burst of light and other radiation that can burn away the ozone in Earth's atmosphere. Luckily, bursts of light that strong occur so far away they will not scorch our planet. These bursts of light are called gamma-ray bursts. They may represent the most powerful explosions in the universe since the Big Bang, the explosive birth of our universe. Hubble images showed that these brief flashes of radiation come from far-flung galaxies that are forming stars at enormously high rates. By pinpointing the host galaxies, Hubble also identified the sources of the "bursts": the collapse of massive stars.
Quasars have been so elusive and mysterious that the hunt to define them would have taxed even the superior analytical skills of detective Sherlock Holmes. Since their discovery in 1963, astronomers have been trying to crack the mystery of how these compact dynamos of light and other radiation, which lie at the outer reaches of the universe, produce so much energy. Quasars are no larger than our solar system but outshine galaxies of hundreds of billions of stars. These light beacons have left trails of evidence and plenty of clues, but scientists have only just begun to understand their behavior. Astronomers using Hubble tracked down the "homes" of quasars, proving that these dynamos reside in the centers of galaxies.
Peering into the gaseous clouds in the Milky Way Galaxy where stars are born, Hubble discovered that many young stars are surrounded by flattened disks of gas and dust. These disks, now known as "proplyds" (short for protoplanetary disks), are the likely birthplaces of new planetary systems.
Hubble provided visual proof that pancake-shaped dust disks around young stars are common, suggesting that the building blocks for planet formation are in place.
Imagine setting off every atomic bomb on Earth all at once. Now imagine repeating such an apocalyptic explosion two dozen times in a week! Unleashing such energy would destroy Earth's surface, but the giant planet Jupiter hardly flinched when it underwent such a catastrophe in 1994. Hubble provided a ringside seat to a once-in-a-millennium event when two dozen chunks of a comet smashed into Jupiter. Hubble provided dramatic images of massive explosions that sent towering mushroom-shaped fireballs of hot gas into the Jovian sky. The doomed comet, called Shoemaker-Levy 9, had been pulled apart two years earlier by Jupiter's gravity. Each impact left temporary black sooty scars in Jupiter's planetary clouds.
A Sun-like star's death is as colorful as maple leaves in autumn. Sun-like stars die gracefully by ejecting their outer gaseous layers into space. Eventually, the outer layers begin to glow in vibrant colors of red, blue, and green. The colorful glowing shroud is called a planetary nebula. Hubble revealed unprecedented details of this process. Ground-based images suggested that many of these objects had simple shapes, but Hubble showed that their shapes are more complex. Hubble's keen "eye" disclosed that planetary nebulas are like snowflakes: no two are alike.
Turning its vision to the tattered remains of a massive star that exploded as a supernova in 1987, Hubble found three mysterious rings of material encircling the doomed star. During the years since the eruption, Hubble spied brightened spots on the middle ring caused by material ejected from the explosion slamming into it.
In its 15 years of viewing the sky, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has taken more than 700,000 exposures and probed more than 22,000 celestial objects.
The Hubble Ultra Deep Field (HUDF) is the most observed area of the sky. Hubble spent more than 500 hours viewing the HUDF, snapping more than 1,100 photographs.
Hubble has whirled around Earth nearly 88,000 times, racking up 2.3 billion miles. That is like making about 400,000 round trips from New York City to Los Angeles.
The telescope's observations have produced 23 terabytes of data, equal to the amount of text in 23 million novels. The Hubble data would fill two Library of Congress book collections.
Each day the orbiting observatory generates enough data – about 15 gigabytes – to fill more than three DVDs.
In Hubble's 15-year lifetime, about 3,900 astronomers from all over the world have used the telescope to probe the universe.
Astronomers have published more than 4,000 scientific papers on Hubble results. | newborn stars reside, to its yellowish central core, a home for older stars. A feature of considerable added interest is the companion galaxy located at the end of one of the spiral arms. The new photograph of the Eagle Nebula shows a tall, dense tower of gas that is being sculpted by ultraviolet light from a group of massive, hot stars.
The pictures are among the largest and sharpest views taken by Hubble. The images, taken by Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys, are 20 times larger than a photograph taken by a typical digital camera. The new images are so sharp that they could be enlarged to billboard size and still retain the stunning details.
Mural-sized images of both celestial objects will be unveiled at 100 museums, planetariums, and science centers across the country, from Guam to Maine. The 4-foot-by-6-foot image of M51 and the 3-foot-by-6-foot photograph of the Eagle Nebula will be on display at all the sites. A list of these sites is available on http://hubblesite.org/about_us/unveiling.shtml.
If you cannot see the pictures at a museum or planetarium, catch them on the new "Gallery." Views of M51 and the Eagle Nebula, along with more than 1,000 other glorious Hubble images, can be savored from the comfort of your home. If you want some Hubble pictures to hang in your home, then go to "Astronomy Print Shop." Choose from a list of Hubble images that are specially formatted for printing. Select the image, the size you want (from 4 inches by 6 inches to 16 inches by 20 inches), and download it. Then take it to your favorite print shop to make a copy suitable for framing.
Looking for information about Hubble and its discoveries that is written for children? Then go to the Amazing Space education website at http://amazing-space.stsci.edu. Children can read a story tailored just for them on Hubble's 15th anniversary, entitled "Hubble's Picture Book of the Universe." The story is under "The Star Witness," a section of the website offering Hubble news written for children. Children also can take a journey through the eras of telescope history by going to Amazing Space's "Online Explorations" and clicking on "Telescopes from the Ground Up." This newest addition to Amazing Space traces the fascinating history of telescope evolution from the technological advancements to the people who made the telescopes.
Hubble was placed into Earth-orbit on April 25, 1990. For the first time, a large telescope that sees in visible light began orbiting above Earth's distorting atmosphere, which blurs starlight and makes images appear fuzzy. Astronomers anticipated great discoveries from Hubble. The telescope has delivered as promised and continues serving up new discoveries. During its 15 years of viewing the universe, the telescope has taken more than 700,000 snapshots of celestial objects such as galaxies, dying stars, and giant gas clouds, the birthplace of stars. Astronomers are looking forward to more great discoveries by Hubble.
In its 14-year lifetime of surveying the heavens, the Hubble Space Telescope has witnessed the birth of stars, has looked far across the universe to see young galaxies, and has provided proof that an unseen force called "dark energy" dominates the cosmos.
Here is a synopsis of the Earth-orbiting observatory's most important science discoveries.
Hubble played a key role in discovering that a mysterious form of energy called dark energy is acting like a cosmic gas pedal, accelerating the universe's expansion rate. Dark energy shoves galaxies away from each other at ever-increasing speeds and works in opposition to gravity. Hubble observations of distant exploding stars called supernovas placed the most significant constraints to date on the nature of dark energy, revealing that it does appear to be a constant presence as first anticipated early last century by scientist Albert Einstein. Astronomers understand almost nothing about dark energy, even though it appears to comprise about 70 percent of the universe.
Some people hate to reveal their age, and the universe, it seems, is no different. Before Hubble was launched, astronomers had been trying for several years to pin down the universe's age. They came up with a wide age range, 10 to 20 billion years. One of Hubble's key duties was to help astronomers determine a precise age for the universe. The telescope helped astronomers accomplish that goal, narrowing the universe's age to 13 to 14 billion years old, an accuracy of about 10 percent. Astronomers made observations of Cepheid variable stars — pulsating stars used to measure vast distances — in the Virgo and other clusters to establish the expansion rate and the universe's age.
Hubble provided astronomers with a "scrapbook" full of snapshots of the early universe. The scrapbook photographs revealed "toddler" galaxies that existed billions of years ago when the universe was young. The telescope snapped the pictures of the "deep" universe in a series of unique observations, the Hubble Deep Fields, the Great Observatories Origins Deep Survey, and the Hubble Ultra Deep Field. The observations provided the deepest view of the cosmos in visible, ultraviolet, and near-infrared light. In the most recent foray into the farthest regions of the universe, Hubble uncovered 10,000 galaxies, some of which existed 400 to 800 million years after the Big Bang. Unlike our Milky Way Galaxy, the galaxies spied in the Hubble observations take many other shapes. Some are shaped like toothpicks, others like links on a bracelet. Through these observations, astronomers can follow the evolution of the star-formation rate and witness how galaxies form. By studying galaxies at different eras, astronomers can see how galaxies change over time.
Astronomers using ground-based telescopes to hunt for planets outside our solar system, or extrasolar planets, have nabbed more than 100 alien worlds. But they needed the keen "eye" of Hubble to make the first direct measurement of the chemical makeup of an extrasolar planet's atmosphere. The telescope detected the elements sodium, hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen in the atmosphere of a Jupiter-sized planet. The unique observation demonstrates that Hubble and other telescopes can sample the chemical makeup of the atmospheres of alien worlds. Astronomers could use the same technique someday to determine whether life exists on extrasolar planets.
Besides testing the atmosphere of an extrasolar planet, Hubble also made precise measurements of the masses of two distant worlds. Astronomers believe that one of those worlds is the oldest known planet. The planet, whose estimated age is 13 billion years, is more than twice as old as 4.5-billion-year-old Earth.
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All week I look forward to my Saturday morning mask routine because it is a time I just press pause on everything else and relax. There are a lot of different masks that I have and that I like, but I pretty much stick with the same rotation of masks every week.
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I'm a big fan of clay masks because I feel like they're really getting the dirt and gunk out of my pores. I've tried a few different types of clay masks, but Origins Clear Improvement mask is my favorite. Some masks I've tried are super tingly to the point of being unpleasant and other masks feel like they're doing nothing at all. This mask strikes a perfect balance between tingly and mild so that when I rinse it off my skin feels smooth and clean without feeling overly tight, dry. or sensitive. This one also makes for a perfect spot treatment when I get a breakout!
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Do you have a designated mask day? What are your favorite masks? Let me know in the comments below!
I love clay and honey masks! I have never left one on for an hour before though! Is there a noticeable difference than leaving on for 15 minutes? Also, I've heard that you should rinse the clay mask off before it dries so that it doesn't dry out your skin! Is this true? I've only seen this in one place. I'm liking the cheap Garnier charcoal mask, though I don't see the huge "detox" effect some have described with pores releasing crud. Maybe I'm doing it wrong. I love Ann Marie Gianni masks. She has several you mix with water to create and a honey & sugar one that is lucious. I've asked for them for bday presents. My mask day is any stressful day or on Friday to kick off the weekend and cleanse the week away. Peter Roth masks are very soothing but expensive; I really liked the rose one best.
I only leave the clay one on for about 30 minutes because that is about how long it takes to get mostly dry. The honey mask I do for an hour because that's the max time listed on the product itself. I haven't heard of the rinse off before it dries thing, but I figure I always follow with a moisturizing mask so it should be alright.
Also, I love mask recipes, if anyone has a homemade mask they make or a website to recommend. Tamara, if you would rather this not be a topic, feel free to delete. I just have a plethora of oils and am always looking for ways to use them. | xoVain.
I wrote about this a few months ago for xoVain and I'm still obsessed with it. Up until recently (within the last couple of years) I had no idea that skin oiliness can be a symptom of skin dehydration, so I spent a lot of time trying to get rid of my oil by over-washing my face. In addition to adding oils to my routine I have discovered that hydrating masks are a must for me to keep everything balanced. This is probably my second all-time favorite moisturizing mask (the top spot belongs to Glossier Moisturizing Moon Mask; read more here) because the ingredients are hydrating power-houses (38.7 % of this mask is honey and it also includes jojoba, and macadamia nut oils among others). It smells amazing and leaves my skin feeling so smooth I have to fight myself not to keep touching my face!
First thing when I wake up Saturday I'll cleanse my skin and then apply the Origins mask. After 30 minutes or so I'll rinse it off with warm water and then immediately follow up with the I'm From Honey Mask which I leave on for an hour.
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Stille nominated for Good Works team
Posted: Tue 9:29 PM, Jul 16, 2019
University of Nebraska defensive linemen Ben Stille was announced Tuesday as one of the candidates for the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, an annual award given to college football players for the impact they make off the field.
In all, a total of 137 student-athletes across all levels of college football with inspiring stories of community service were nominated by their respective sports information directors.
Courtesy: NU Media Relations
Stillie has been active in the Huskers' Life Skills program, volunteered his time with the FCA, Husker Heroes, TeamMates, the Nebraska Football Road Race, and local hospital visits. For his efforts, he received the Sam Foltz Hero 27 Leadership Award earlier this spring, and was named to the Tom Osborne and Brook Berringer<|fim_middle|> morning | Citizenship teams for the past three years. Earlier this year, he was also involved in the Huskers football team's efforts for raise money for flood relief victims following the spring floods across Nebraska.
Stille will look to be the 16th Husker football player to be recognized on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® since the program began more than 25 years ago. Freedom Akinmoladun was NU's most recent honoree when he was selected in 2018.
To be considered for a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining a strong academic standing.
From the 137 nominees, the final roster of 23 award recipients will be announced in September, bringing together 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and one honorary head coach.
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By continuing above, you agree to Propmodo Terms. | around for a while. Typically they are things like door locks, alarms, security camera systems (CCTV and the like), and HVAC systems. Just like any network-attached device, the growing implementation of more advanced building systems and the connected web of devices we are calling the Internet of Things causes both direct and indirect security threats.
Every day there are direct threats from new vulnerabilities. These include poor patch management, manufacturers not providing updates, improper activity due to cyberattacks, or merely a system fault. Indirectly, the devices could be jump points for lateral movement and could be utilized as a part of a more significant internal or external attack by targeting other systems and networks. Facility managers and developers need to think about cybersecurity from the start when deploying advanced technologies. Significant advancements have been made in securing our newly intelligent buildings from the threats they will bring. How you implement cybersecurity best practices will have everything to do with the safety of your building and your organization.
The emergence of more sophisticated and powerful building automation systems (or BAS for all of us techies that like to talk in acronyms) presents significant risks to critical systems. Since BAS uses interlinked networks of software and hardware to monitor and control a building's mechanical and electrical systems (HVAC, lighting, fire systems, etc.), all of these functions are vulnerable to cyber threats.
Direct attacks to automated building systems are possible, the more capabilities the building has, the more it can be used to cause havoc on the physical environment. Think about the amount of control someone could get has over elements of the building's functions like lights, HVAC, elevators, CCTV, fire suppression, door locks or alarms if they were able to get into the main building system control. What would happen if these become modified in an unauthorized manner?
With the growing risks associated with automated management systems, it's crucial to have a grasp on all that could go wrong in order to best prepare. One concern is losing power and having to switch over to backups, which are often not sized for full operations, just essential resources. This could lead to elevators going to the ground floor and no longer being available. Additionally, if you rely on a generator that has limited fuel supply, power will eventually be lost entirely, never mind the expenses associated with the fuel.
Another physical threat that could emerge from a cyberattack is the control of a fire suppression system. Imagine losing control of that function, and the damages that would arise from thousands of gallons of water dumped onto computers, servers, and even furniture.
So, how do we best prepare against physical damage from cyberattacks? Use best practices and evaluate these risks when making source selections.
Ask the following questions about software, hardware, and firmware lifecycle:
What options for centralized access controls exist?
Are there software-defined policy enforcement controls?
Does the solution have standard log formats that can be sent to a Security Information and Event Manager (SIEM, a log management computer that can actively respond to detected threats to stop them)?
Can you change the default system passwords in the OS that run BAS applications? Most IoT and network appliances run some version of Windows or Linux like Android or CentOS
What does the ongoing support process look like?
Do they publish discovered vulnerabilities to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)/US-Cyber Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) for inclusion in the National Vulnerability Database? The NVD is a resource most security assessment solutions rely on to detect weaknesses. US-CERT alerts all subscribers of recently published vulnerabilities, giving them a chance to mitigate and secure their systems.
What are the fail-safes? Do the exit doors have crash bars or other physical overrides to locks? Can elevators default back to a separate standard controller if the BAS fails?
What about backup, recovery, and continuity planning? If the BAS or any components are damaged, hacked, or otherwise need to be replaced, can you quickly restore the configuration or recover lost data?
Can we limit the kinds and amount of information collected about personnel and routine behavior?
How do the components communicate with each other, and is that communication using secure encryption? Can it be easily spoofed?
Advancements to building management systems are accelerating, for example, The Edge Amsterdam is a smart building that's occupied by Deloitte and monitors movements and activities of employees, among other things. Employees use an app that connects them to the building, which can direct them to available working spaces, parking spaces, their colleagues, it can even help to remember coffee orders!
Connecting workers and employees to buildings through IoT is becoming a reality. However, this is not to keep better tabs on employees. Providing better means of safety and security are the primary goals of most smart devices used to monitor employees. Beyond the general threats of all IoT and BAS/BMS listed above, wearable threats pose more dangers than simple "1984" levels of employee micromanagement. Wearables have the ability to become a concern in the case of physical threats.
Employee wearables with tracking systems have some inherent faults. Their location tracking systems can give intruders the means to know where potential targets are, or even let thieves know people's habits. When computer systems have access to an overwhelming amount of information on a person's behaviors, doors are opened to risks and threats of social engineering along with subsequent threats. For example, if two employees can be traced having coffee together one morning, a cybercriminal could send an enticing email to one of those employees to "share those files we discussed over coffee."
All employees need to be trained on their roles in IT security for the organization. Simple safeguards, like being able to identify threats or not click on a phishing email, can save your company from a much larger issue. We suggest our cybersecurity training to help employees prepare against sophisticated cyber threats.
Much larger risks can be mitigated by securing the configuration of the management systems so that the features are fully utilized before purchase. This includes SIEM integration, network isolation and firewall configuration, communication encryption, centralized access control, and identity management.
A cybersecurity strategy should not merely focus on the prevention of a compromise. To be truly effective, security should also be able to detect unusual activity within the system and raise alarms of a compromise or potential abuse of the monitoring capabilities. This can be achieved by integration with solutions like a SIEM.
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To prevent excessive monitoring and oversight that comes with wearables and location tracking, the answer is simple, do not enable active monitoring and prevent managers from directly accessing the history. A multi-party approach for reviewing activity should be used instead. For example, if a manager suspects an employee is not performing as well as they should due to excessive time away from their desk, the investigation should involve HR and security. Access to employee data is less likely to be abused if more people need to be involved in the analysis process. Justification for this limitation involves employee and visitor privacy. Once you introduce technology into the building, privacy laws like GDPR and other government rules begin to apply.
Buildings will only continue to become more connected by collecting an overwhelming amount of information and data, which is required to make the building the smartest it can be. Currently, most IoT devices are designed for the home market, which has fewer cybersecurity concerns. Privacy concerns at facilities like Class A office buildings or hospitals are much more critical.
Specific threats to public and Class A buildings are an enormous concern, the property industry needs to consider this. While homeowners might not care about an overcollection of personal data, work environments and hospitals collecting data could compromise occupants' rights to privacy, especially if the building's IoT cloud is hacked.
Perhaps the most significant privacy concern is within healthcare facilities, which house critical data on patients and visitors. Vulnerabilities in the system or data breaches of IoT devices could lead to private healthcare information being collected, misused, and abused, which would violate healthcare-related privacy laws like HIPAA. When it comes to concerns related to healthcare information remember even something as simple as identifying frequent visits to locations of known medical facilities and the specialties could reveal protected health information. Unfortunately (in this instance) the internet doesn't forget. If logs are exposed, they could enable unlawful abuse and prejudice for years to come. If your building monitors more than biomonitors, like speech, you need to ask yourself what nonmedical information could be collected and unlawfully retained? What about liability if threats are recorded but not acted upon?
The risks associated with data collection in public environments is extensive and has a direct impact on the welfare and safety of society. There are implications for industries across the board. For the police and fire departments facilities are impacted by critical outages or damages caused by BAS failures or compromises, their disaster and emergency response capabilities are weakened. For hospitals and health care facilities, fife-threatening harm from cybercrime has been demonstrated with IoT enabled implanted defibrillators and pacemakers.
Facilities where security is particularly important (healthcare facilities, educational institutions, Class A buildings, commercial buildings),managers need to follow a model for cybersecurity best practices. On a high-level, they should understand the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for the ongoing lifecycle and security management: plan, identify, detect, respond, recover. This framework is designed to mitigate the constant threats and evolution of IT by:
Categorizing IT systems and potential risks/damages,
Selecting the best solutions to minimize risk and a variety of controls to secure the solution/service
Implementing services and variety of security controls to entirely negate or mitigate the risks
Assessing and testing the controls to ensure they work and preventing the threats and/or raise the appropriate alarms/alerts (and the procedures to the responses are satisfactory; also, that security controls do not adversely impact productivity)
Authorizing formal documentation and approval of the use of the service or solutions along with the corresponding security controls
Monitoring the security controls to remain effective and current against the evolving threat landscape
Smart building technology is great, it allows our buildings to do things they never could before. But, it is also complicated. Organizations need to identify potential cyber risks and threats that accompany this technology when creating IoT development plans. This is the only way to build security into your organization and be able to evolve with the ever changing security landscape. Proactively implementing cybersecurity safeguards is the most efficient way to keep your building secure. Trust us, you don't want to have to think about your cybersecurity strategy once it's already too late.
Michael Schenck
Michael is the Director of Security Services at Kaytuso, a New York City-based IT firm that provides world-class cybersecurity solutions to SMBs nationwide that want to protect themselves from cybercriminals. A seasoned veteran, he has been working in IT security for nearly 20 years, with 11 of those spent servicing the United States Air Force, as well as private sector Defense and Aerospace contracting firms. Michael maintains several certifications issued by CompTIA, ISC2, and Microsoft – including Security+ and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
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Jaguars Counting On Calais Campbell For Veteran Leadership
The Jaguars are leaning on veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell to set the tone for 2019 as a leader both on and off the field. He exemplifies a strong work ethic on a daily basis as the team continues to work diligently throughout training camp at the Dream Finders Home Practice Complex adjacent to TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL.
"We want to be the hardest-working team in the league," Campbell told reporters in Jacksonville, FL. "We'll gradually get there. I think it's going to be beneficial for us."
Campbell already has the reputation for being one of the league's elite players. He was recently named to the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2019 by the NFL Network. The Jaguars also recognized Campbell's value during the offseason and his desire to stay in Jacksonville so they restructured his contract. The organization exercised a $3 million option bonus for 2019. In 2017, he signed a four-year, $60 million contract including a $6 million signing bonus, $30 million guaranteed and an average salary of $15 million according to Spotrac.com. This year, he will earn a base salary of $12 million and a signing bonus of $3 million while carrying a camp hit of $14.5 million and a dead cap value of $5 million also per Spotrac.com.
Campbell, who stands 6-8 and weighs 300 pounds, is certainly large in stature but he is even bigger in character. He is dedicated to staying in shape, which is a quality the younger Jaguars players can emulate. This year, Campbell noticed a change in head coach Doug Marrone's approach to training camp and he intends to use that to his advantage.
"It's way different. It's a nice change, though. I think the team is maturing and he's allowing us to be pros and to kind of do what we need to do to get ready," Campbell told reporters in Jacksonville, FL after day two of training camp. "We're still working really hard, getting a lot of good quality reps out there, competing. I mean it's really iron sharpening iron. It's great to see."
Campbell said the team's overall schedule is different so the players have more free time to condition their bodies. Working hard is something that comes naturally to Campbell. The 32-year-old understands the benefits of a strong year-round work ethic.
"I think the guys who have realized, who play a long time in this league, usually are the hardest-working people," Campbell explained. "The guys who are the most successful are usually the hardest-working people, and so I try and be on the same par, the same playing field as those guys."
Campbell witnessed first hand how hard former teammates Larry Fitzgerald and Adrian Wilson worked in Arizona. He points to their longevity in the game as being the result of a strong work ethic.
"I studied guys like Jerry Rice, and Ray Lewis, and Bruce Smith and Reggie White and those guys. Everybody who talks about them says that they're the hardest-working guys, so I try—I don't know if I'm on that level, but I try to work as hard as I can," Campbell noted.
Early on Campbell has noticed a difference with the Jaguars' overall team conditioning.
"Well, I'll say that there's an energy. There's just a pep in a step and I think that comes from being in quality shape. Guys are ready, focused, locked in. I think it's not even just physical shape, but I feel like guys are very locked in on knowing what to do too early on," Campbell said. "I think that we're a lot further along then we could be at this point in time, but there's still a lot of work to do."
Campbell attributes Jacksonville's focus and determination to the team's disappointing 5-11 season in 2018.
"I think that anytime you come off of a season where you didn't do as well as you wanted to, guys kind of—you develop a chip on your shoulder again," he said. "I'm sure you can see it around when you look at guys, they're working hard trying to earn back that respect that we once had, and I think that comes from just the daily grind and you can see the guys that have been working really hard and very much inspiring. We're an inspired team right now."
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Campbell and his Jaguars teammates are off on Monday and return to training camp on Tuesday. | feels inspired, he also acknowledges the team is being careful with him due to his age.
"It's tough because I like to be the hardest-working person on the field. That's kind of been my M.O. the majority of my career, and so when you know you're taking reps off and you're not getting as much, you're not the hardest-working person on the field at all, so it's a balance," he admitted. "But I also know that you only get so much tread on your tires and so I have to be smart and take advantage of allowing my body to adjust slowly. I can't just go out here and act like I'm 25 again, you know? But it's a balance, so I got to push myself and work as hard as I can, but also take care of my body as much as I can, too. The coaching staff, we sit down, we talked about—or put together a good quality plan and well see how it goes, just take it one day at a time and I'm making sure | 215 |
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Villages in South Somerset
Civil parishes in Somerset | in south Somerset, England, about north of the town of Yeovil. It lies either side of the River Cam, just south of the A303, and has a population of 459. The parish includes the hamlet of Urgashay. Neighbouring villages include Queen Camel, and Bridgehampton.
History
The name "Camel" derives not from the animal, but from the name "Cantmeel", "Cantmell" or "Cantmel", by which West Camel was formerly known. "Cantmeel" itself derives from the words cant (ridge) and mael (bare). The village was also known as Camel Abbatis for its association with Muchelney Abbey.
This is one of many sites in England identified as a possible setting of The Strife of Camlann, related as the final battle of King Arthur.
The earliest evidence of a settlement dates from before AD 940: remains of a Saxon preaching cross. The parish of West Camel later became part of the Hundred of Somerton.
The earliest written reference to West Camel dates from 995 CE, in the form of a grant of the village by Aethelred II to the monks of Muchelney Abbey. Produce exacted for the abbey grange was held in an extant 15th-century tithe barn.
earthworks 100 and 250 metres north of Downhead Manor Farm show the early site of houses, possibly including a manor house, tracks and a fish pond. Though it had existed since before the Norman conquest, this settlement had been abandoned by the late 18th century.
Running through West Camel is the Leland Trail, a footpath that follows in the footsteps of John Leland, as he traversed across South Somerset in 1535–1543, during his investigations of the district's antiquities. The Leland Trail begins at King Alfred's Tower on the Wiltshire/Somerset border and ends at Ham Hill Country Park.
Governance
The parish council has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council's operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. As elsewhere, the parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on crime, security, and traffic. Its role also includes initiating projects for maintaining and repairing parish facilities, and consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also within its responsibility.
The village falls within the Non-metropolitan district of South Somerset, formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. It had hitherto belonged to Yeovil Rural District. The district council controls local planning and building, local roads, council housing, environmental health, markets and fairs, refuse collection and recycling, cemeteries and crematoria, leisure services, parks, and tourism. West Camel belongs to the electoral ward of Camelot.
Somerset County Council is responsible for running the most expensive local services, such as education, social services, libraries, main roads, public transport, policing and fire services, trading standards, waste disposal and strategic planning.
The village belongs to the Somerton and Frome county constituency represented in the House of Commons. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first-past-the-post system of election.
Religious sites
The Church of All Saints dates from the late 14th century. It is a Grade I listed building. Its rectory dates from the early 15th century. The older wing may form part of the Grange pertaining to Muchelney Abbey; the south wing was probably added by Rev. Henry Law between 1824 and 1836.
Notable residents
Richard Amerike (c. 1445–1503) was a wealthy English born merchant, Royal customs officer and Sheriff of Welsh descent. He was principal owner of John Cabot's ship Matthew during a voyage of exploration to North America in 1497.
Elizabeth Benger (1775–1827), poet, novelist, and biographer of Anne Boleyn, was baptised here on 15 June 1775.
References
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From the Vogue Archive: Gianni Versace's Opulent Casa Casuarina
Photography by Bruce Weber
Photographed by Bruce Weber, Vogue, December 1994
Santo Versace's mahogany-paneled sitting room features custom Versace velvet upholstery. The ceiling trompe l'oeil was inspired by one of the designer's Miami scarves, a motif that runs through the house and gardens. It was executed by Fontana Decorazioni in Milan. The drawings and watercolors on the central and right-hand walls are by Picasso; the paintings on the left are by Jean Dufy. The marble for the late-eighteenth-century French urns came from Labrador. Throughout the house, the windows feature ombré-shaded panes.
There will never be another Casa Casuarina—and not only because it was a one-off, custom made in the thirties in homage to Alcázar de Colón, the 1510 home built in Santo Domingo by Christopher Columbus's son—but because the house, acquired by Gianni Versace in 1992, became the physical representation of a place and moment in time.
Gianni Versace, known for his sexy silhouettes and eye-catching prints, discovered South Beach quite by accident in 1992, the year of his infamous Miss S&M collection. Miami was a layover for the designer; he was headed to Cuba for vacation and stopped to visit his sister Donatella, who was overseeing a shoot there. The affair between Versace and South Beach was a coup de foudre, and he scrapped plans for further travel, purchasing Casa Casuarina instead. Versace spent $2.95 million for the house, which he gutted, and an additional $3.7 million on the adjacent Hotel Revere, which was razed to make room for a garden and swimming pool, among other features. Versace's new home would be, as Charles Gandee described it in Vogue, "the most visible house on the most trafficked street in the most publicized resort in this country."
The restoration of Casa Casuarina was a monumental personal extravagance by the head of a family-owned business, one of the few not absorbed into the newly formed luxury conglomerates (the heads of which have taken to building museums of late). It was undertaken to house Versace's immediate and extended family, and no expense was spared, inside or out. The result was a home fit for an emperor, one that Versace described to Gandee as "Mediterranean, not Deco," the latter being the prevailing style of the area. So taken was Versace with sunny, vibrant Miami that it inspired his designs (most obviously in 1992's collection dedicated to South Beach), which in turn influenced the decor. Not only were Versace fabrics used throughout, but scarf prints formed the basis for the trompe-l'oeil<|fim_middle|> well as of Venice and Versailles, home of an earlier Sun King.
Vogue, wrote Hamish Bowles, the sittings editor on the Bruce Weber shoot, was the first to be allowed in to photograph the Casa Casuarina "in all its Miami Baroque glory." "The scale and magnificence," Bowles later reminisced, "were almost comical." This virtual tour, courtesy of the Vogue archive, shows that they were equally as breathtaking.
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All the essentials: top fashion stories, editor's picks, and celebrity style. | embellishments. Instead of pastels, Versace opted for jewel tones, gilded wood, and glittering mosaics. His own designers (including Terry Scott, who refurbished the Biltmore Hotel in Palm Beach, artist Sybil de Bourbon Parme, and Wallace Tutt) were primed for the task with tours of his palazzo in Milan and of his Lake Como villa, as | 80 |
23 February 2017 – The 27th HKTDC Education & Careers Expo opened to the public free of charge today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The four-day event continues through 26 February and gathers more than 860 organisations from 22 countries and regions, including educational institutions, consulting firms, government departments as well as private enterprises to showcase a wealth of information on further studies, continuous education and job opportunities.
Eddie Ng, Secretary for Education, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, officiated the opening ceremony this morning. He said the annual expo has established itself as a premier event providing the public with comprehensive and updated information on further studies, training and career openings. He added that the event also echoes government policy of providing diversified and flexible pathways for students. Speaking one day after the government unveiled its 2017/18 Budget, Mr Ng said, "Government investment in education ranks the highest among all policy areas; for every five dollars we spend, we spend one on education." He also pledged to launch various measures for students and job seekers to help pave the way for their future.
Margaret Fong, Executive Director, HKTDC, noted that the expo continues to feature education and career theme days, providing students and job seekers with valuable information on further education and employment trends. She added that various seminars and activities are organised to evaluate job prospects in different industries and help young people to identify careers that best suit their talent and interests.
Responding to human resources needs of different industries, the expo features four career theme days<|fim_middle|>, MTR Corporation Ltd and the Water Supplies Department, The Hong Kong E&M Trade Promotion Working Group explores industry prospects, provides information on training programmes and offers job opportunities on-site.
Organised with the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, the events on the Startup theme day (26 February) target young people who want to start their own businesses. Representatives from online stores, cafes and other businesses will share their stories and explore startup opportunities and challenges with visitors. Among them, founders of Y Cocktail & Mocktail and local artisanal beer brewery Mak's Beer will talk about their entrepreneurial journeys tomorrow (24 February).
Various government departments and public and private sector organisations are accepting on-the-spot job applications with over 2,300 job vacancies are expected to be offered, including those in the Police Force, Fire Services Department, Hong Kong Airport Authority, Aviation Security Company Ltd and Centaline Property Agency Ltd. Job seekers should bring their resumes for on-the-spot job application.
To prepare students for employment, the Youth Zone offers information on internships and employment opportunities. Besides, representatives from the Labour Department are on hand to provide information on mainland jobs and overseas working holiday programmes, as well as the Youth Employment and Training Programme, which is designed to support local youth employment.
The expo's education theme days spotlight the Chinese mainland (23 February), Japan (24 February), Europe (25 February) and Australia and New Zealand (26 February). Representatives from these countries will provide the latest updates on overseas study opportunities. Visitors can learn about admission procedures, entry requirements and campus life by attending thematic activities and seminars.
Due to keen interest in studying in Japan, the inaugural Japan theme day offers information on admission requirements of Japanese educational institutions and government scholarships.
Regarding the Chinese mainland, the Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions covers 90 mainland higher education institutions, including Tsinghua University and Peking University. Representatives from the Office of the China Education Exchange (HK) Centre are ready to talk about trends and opportunities for further studies on the mainland.
The newly launched "International Exchange Village" gathers various Consulate General (CG) offices and officially recognised bodies. Together, they provide visitors with a range of information and offer consultations on studying and working abroad. Participating CG offices include Hungary, Korea, Mexico, Sweden and South Africa, as well as countries along the "Belt and Road" such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Iran and the Philippines. Students can explore education and exchange opportunities in these countries.
Other organisations such as VTC, Hang Seng Management College, The Open University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Shue Yan University are available to discuss their respective curricula. Education programmes on arts and creative industries are also available via the Arts Education Section of Education Bureau, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and Baron School of Music, offering students more channels to pursue their studies.
About 100 activities are organised throughout the expo, featuring further education and industry trends. Renowned speakers include Chairman of Hong Kong's Commission on Youth Lau Ming-wai (23 February) discussing the challenges of finding the right career path; media veteran Stephen Chan (24 February) and chairman of a digital game company Sze Yan-ngai (24 February) explaining technology, media, arts and giving advice on ways to turn personal interests into careers; and Hong Kong Jockey Club apprentice jockey Kei Chiong (25 February) will share her experience of chasing her dream to become a jockey.
Other seminar highlights include practical tips on taking IELTS examinations as well as the Chinese skills in preparation for the Diploma of Secondary Education hosted by Dr Au Yeung Wai-hoo ("Ben Sir"), Senior Lecturer at the Chinese Language and Literature Department of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Yan Yuk-ki, author and consultant for the 5 Stars Chinese Compositions Series. A series of seminars on working holidays are also organised to present the application requirements and types of work available in Japan, Germany, France and other countries and regions. | spotlighting employment demand and trends of various sectors.
The Tech & Innovation theme day (23 February) explores the trends in digital technology and research and development, areas that the government has been actively promoting in recent years. In addition to expert insights from industry representatives about the application of innovation technology in the commercial sector and aviation industry, the Vocational Training Centre (VTC) is showcasing some of the latest innovative projects jointly developed by its teachers and students. These include a smart drying rack that combines automatic sensors and a mobile app. Visitors can also get hands-on experience of the latest interactive technology such as controlling robots via smart devices and testing their skills in virtual reality (VR) games.
A series of seminars highlighting opportunities in the creative sectors such as digital games, film, performing arts, fine arts, design, architecture and media are organised under the Arts theme day (24 February).
With various large-scale infrastructure projects underway in Hong Kong, the industry is constantly seeking new talent. As such, the ever-popular Electrical & Mechanical theme day (25 February) returns to the expo. Formed by the Electrical Mechanical Services Department along with 18 related organisatons that include CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd | 243 |
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Citation: Erowid. "Box, Paper, Scanner - Archives at Erowid". Erowid Extracts. Aug 2016;29:16-17. Online edition: Erowid.org/general/about/about_article18.shtml
Erowid is, fundamentally, a library. Archiving documents for the public is an important part of what we do. Within a year of starting the site in 1995, collectors of drug-related data began offering their content to be incorporated into Erowid.org. Some people's interest had waned and they wanted to hand their work off to someone they trusted to keep it going. Others wanted to participate by adding their collections of data to a larger "library". In the late 1990s, little of humankind's printed knowledge was available digitally. The Erowid site began with academic tidbits, digitized clippings, and community knowledge about psychedelics, collected informally. We and our drug geek colleagues spent countless hours in university libraries photocopying obscure but important articles out of old journals and books. Texts were scanned manually on flatbed scanners and OCR'd, or typed in by hand if OCR was impractical.
Even before Erowid had a name, we were collecting books, papers, and geeky ephemera about psychoactive plants and drugs. In 1998, we had 150 related books. In 2000, Erowid's first benefactor, Bob Wallace, thinned out his personal library and gifted us with twenty boxes of books and periodicals. He had decided, among other changes, to retire his collection of prurient anti-drug, pulp scare-ographies, resulting in the addition of Reefer Madness–style fiction and nonfiction to the Erowid Library. Our physical library has since grown to more than 1,500 titles.
In 1999, we took over the Hyperreal Drug Archives, a curated and lightly-edited collection of more than 1,700 documents. In addition to merging it into Erowid's main online library, it was the first large collection we kept archived as a historical snapshot. In the early 2000s, we added several other collections, some of which came to us digitally, others in print.
As colleagues retired from or stopped maintaining their web presence, they asked us to archive their web content for posterity. These included "Di<|fim_middle|>[ back to general ] [ back to about ]
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Modified - Oct 19, 2017 | ary of a Psychonaut", "The Sonoran Desert Toad" collection, Rhodium's Chemistry and Pharmacology archive, and a snapshot of PoppySeedTea.com, a site created by the mother of a young man who died in 1986 from drinking poppy seed tea.
Physical Collections
The first physical collection we digitized was the 4,000-document Albert Hofmann Collection, which we scanned and databased with funding from Bob Wallace. This collection includes a surprisingly complete array of research documents about LSD and other psychedelics from the 1950s through the 1970s, most previously unavailable online. The physical collection was returned to Switzerland after rebinding and the digital version archived publicly on Erowid.
We first visited Sasha and Ann Shulgin at the Shulgin Farm in 1999. Their enticing library included lab and pharmacology notebooks that formed the basis for their books PiHKAL and TiHKAL. At the time, they felt there were still too many privacy issues to make the materials public. Sasha allowed friends to peek through these notebooks but not to scan or photograph them. Then, in 2006, the Shulgins agreed to let them be scanned by trusted assistants and the Shulgin Collection at Erowid was established. Erowid volunteers took on the laborious job of transcribing hundreds of pages of difficult-to-read chemistry-related texts. The work by Team Shulgin and Erowid to document Sasha and Ann's work continues. Erowid Extracts #28 (February 2016) was dedicated to this project.
In 2009, Myron and Jean Stolaroff offered Erowid their collection of somewhat moldy boxes full of documents related to psychedelic psychotherapy to digitize and archive online. In 2014, we completed cataloging the 5,000 items in the Stolaroff Collection and, as of July 2016, we're halfway through the process of writing short abstracts for each. We're excited about the added utility that these abstracts will provide to what could otherwise be a daunting set of personal communications and published articles. The tidied physical papers may now be heading to Stanford University for long-term storage.
Recently, well-known author Michael Pollan, who is working on a book touching on 1960s psychedelic history, asked us if the Stolaroff Collection contained any original documents related to Al Hubbard, an important figure in 20th-century psychedelic history. Our search for "Hubbard" in the collection pulled up 185 related documents, most of which we provided to Pollan to aid his research.
It may be less obvious how historical snapshots of defunct websites fit into the big picture, but they are an important part of the Erowid library. They are generally more recent, and more easily mined than stacks of yellowing paper, but just as valuable for the evolution of knowledge and the historical record.
In 2015, we were approached by drug geeks who had a complete archive of the long-defunct and controversial website, "the Hive". The Hive was an influential web forum discussing the chemistry of mind-altering compounds. Its frank, explicit discussions of synthesis and extraction made it one of the most infamous psychoactive-related websites of its era, attracting US national television attention. The forum was started in 1997 and by the time it went offline in 2004 (due to hosting issues), it had developed an international community of more than 8,500 active users and half a million posts. Erowid launched the first complete snapshot of the Hive in September 2015, after removal of private information such as passwords, email addresses, and private messages.
Boxes of Stuff
Perhaps the least known archiving work we do is processing small one-or-two-box collections of drug-related books, papers, and "stuff" contributed by individuals. Whether it's a former publisher or author, the family of a deceased enthusiast, or a drug geek cleaning out their closet, lots of people want to see their invested time and money be useful to others.
Contributions of books related to psychoactives are incorporated in several ways. If the book isn't already in our slowly growing library, we catalog and add it. Duplicates are offered as educational thank-you gifts to book-collecting donors, helping them build their own libraries.
The ephemera stuck in the corners of donated boxes is often as interesting as the books: advertising from conferences, product packaging, drug containers, festival fliers, pins, stickers, etc. Curious artifacts can enliven otherwise dry collections of materials, documenting the vibrant culture and subcultures that surround psychoactive drugs. Erowid is part of a long lineage of people working to further the field of psychoactive drug-related knowledge. As contributors to this wisdom tradition, we preserve and evolve information about mind-altering substances, practices, and technologies.
Image Credits #
Gracie and Zarkov's 1985 collection of experience reports, Notes from the Underground.
Larry Todd's 1974 Dr. Atomic's Marijuana Multiplier.
The earliest LSD paper in the Hofmann Collection, from 1947.
Archived version of The Hive at Erowid.
Psychedelic Ephemera.
Revision History #
v1.0 - Aug 2016 - published in Erowid Extracts.
v1.1 - Oct 2017 - Erowid - Published on Erowid.org.
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YHC arrived early to meet Schembechler for cones. Every 10 yards down<|fim_middle|>osey to flag for 46 WWIs IC with the time remaining.
COT: Words from Schembechler and prayers for those in need. | the track to the 50yd line. It's us vs. the rabbit #ironsharpensiron. Rabbit will carry the ruck by its two handles (approx 45lbs) run down to the 40 and back (we tried the 30, too easy – fast rabbits). The rest of the pax runs to the 50 and back.
No Rest… All active recovery.
Each rabbit Q chooses the next rabbit – REPEAT until everyone has been the rabbit.
We only caught 2 or 3 rabbits out of 8. Lots of burpees and very arrogant rabbits. YHC has ideas for "next time".
Immediately upon completion YHC rucked up, a few guys grabbed cones and we made the mosey to the stadium seats.
Line up for box jumps (rabbit theme still in effect). pax does box jumps up and down the stadium seating as the ruck rabbit holds the ruck overhead by straps arms extended and ascends and descends the steps 1 time before handing off the ruck to the next rabbit. Repeat until everyone has made a trip with the ruck, rest of pax box jumping up and down the entire time.
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EMIT's data also will be freely available for a wide range of investigations, including, for example, the search for strategically important minerals such as lithium and rare-earth elements. What's more, the instrument's technology is laying the groundwork for the future Surface Biology and Geology (SBG) satellite mission, which is part of NASA's Earth System Observatory, a set of missions aimed at addressing climate change.
Pioneering Technology
EMIT traces its roots to imaging spectrometer technology that NASA's Airborne Imaging Spectrometer (AIS) first demonstrated in 1982. Designed to identify minerals on Earth's surface from a low-altitude research aircraft, the instrument delivered surprising results almost immediately. During early test flights near Cuprite, Nevada, AIS detected the unique spectral signature of buddingtonite, a mineral not seen on any previous geological maps of the area.
Paving the way for future spectrometers when it was introduced in 1986, AVIRIS – the airborne instrument that succeeded AIS – has studied geology, plant function, and alpine snowmelt, among other natural phenomena. It has also mapped chemical pollution at Superfund sites and studied oil spills, including the massive Deepwater Horizon leak in 2010. And it flew over the World Trade Center site in Manhattan following the Sept. 11 attacks, locating uncontrolled fires and mapping debris composition in the wreckage.
Over the years, as optics, detector arrays, and computing capabilities have progressed, imaging spectrometers capable of resolving smaller targets and subtler differences have flown with missions across the solar system.
A JPL-built imaging spectrometer on the Indian Space Research Organization's Chandrayaan-1 probe measured signs of water on the Moon in 2009. NASA's Europa Clipper, which launches in 2024, will rely on an imaging spectrometer to help scientists assess if the icy Jovian moon has conditions that could support life.
Highly advanced JPL-developed spectrometers will be part of NASA's forthcoming Lunar Trailblazer – which will determine the form, abundance, and distribution of water on the Moon and the nature of the lunar water cycle – and on satellites to be launched by the nonprofit Carbon Mapper, aimed at spotting greenhouse gas point-sources from space.
"The technology took directions that I would never have imagined," said Gregg Vane, the JPL researcher whose graduate studies in geology helped<|fim_middle|> spectrometer. "Now with EMIT, we're using it to look back at our own planet from space for important climate research."
More About the Mission
EMIT was selected from the Earth Venture Instrument-4 solicitation under the Earth Science Division of NASA Science Mission Directorate and was developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which is managed for the agency by Caltech in Pasadena, California. It launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon resupply spacecraft from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 14, 2022. The instrument's data will be delivered to the NASA Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) for use by other researchers and the public.
To learn more about the mission, visit:
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Motown Studios
Gordy Records
Lamont Dozier
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Brian Holland
Ivy Jo Hunter
Eddie Kendricks
The Temptations with a Lot 'o Soul is a 1967 album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. Featuring four hit singles, With a Lot o' Soul is the most successful Temptations album from their "classic 5" era, during which David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams constituted the Temptations' lineup.
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1 (I Know) I'm Losing You Cornelius Grant
Eddie Holland
Norman Whitfield 2.26
2 Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone Cornelius Grant
Sylvia Moy
3 All I Need Eddie Holland
R. Dean Taylor
Frank Wilson 3.07
4 (Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need Eddie Holland
5 No More Water in the Well Pete Moore
Bobby Rogers 2.59
6 Save My Love for a Rainy Day Roger Penzabene
7 Just One Last Look Holland–Dozier–Holland 2.43
8 Sorry is a Sorry Word Eddie Holland
Ivy Jo Hunter 2.27
9 You're My Everything Cornelius Grant
Roger Penzabene
10 Now That You've Won Me Smokey Robinson 3.09
11 Two Sides to Love Sylvia Moy
12 Don't Send Me Away Eddie Kendricks
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Are you enjoying this first week of the #myselfiescrapbook challenge? I am! In fact, I'm blown away by the response I've gotten from so many of my dear friends and followers. I LOVE that you<|fim_middle|> is about self-love and documenting you as part of your family's story. To join in making your own mini-album, check out all of the #myselfiescrapbook posts. | 're taking the initiative to document yourself and share your amazing talents, creativity, and lives! You all such beautiful, strong, and amazing women - don't forget that!
I've always been a memory keeper at heart... I began writing and keeping a journal at a young age. I then turned to scrapbooking in my teenage years and began photographing professionally after that. Because I've cultivated those creative outlets over the years, I have become very passionate about taking time to record my thoughts, my habits, my personality, my style, my joys, my struggles, and my passions.
As a young woman, only married for a few years, I think its important to document this time in my life. These last ten years have really shaped me and helped mold me into the woman I desire to be. I've gone from being single to dating, entering into a marriage, a career change, started my own business, developed my creativity, and grown as a person. To me, those are important things worth documenting. And I'm here to encourage you to do the same for yourself, no matter what point in life you're in.
I decided to do this project digitally for now because it fits best with my schedule. I can snap photos, journal, and create layouts from my iPhone or on my computer if I so choose. Down the road, I may print these photos out and slip them into an album, but for now, I'm happy with the way its going. Join me on Jen's blog on the 15th of this month and I'll be sharing my tips, technique, and sources for the cards and embellishments I'm using.
Pop on over to the other contributor's blogs and see what they've been up to this week and how their projects are coming along! I'm certain you'll find tons of great ideas and inspiration for your own projects!
Lastly, you can link up YOUR project here! We would love to see what you've created.
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So many songs you sang painted the canvas of my musical youth. Thank you for dedicating your life to enriching the lives of people like me with your gift. Rest well Sweet Music Man. @_KennyRogers pic.twitter.com/FdWgwYjVlJ
— Jamey Johnson (@jamey_johnson) March 21, 2020
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Kenny Rogers Dies at 81
By Mo & Styckman RADIO.COM
March 21, 2020 03/21/2020 9:40 am
The family of Kenny Rogers announced Saturday morning that he passed away Friday evening at the age of 81. The singer reportedly died peacefully from natural causes.
"In a career that spanned more than six decades, Kenny Rogers left an indelible mark on the history of American music," a statement from the family reads. "His songs have endeared music lovers and touched the lives of millions around the world."
The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81. Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family. https://t.co/adxAgiMW2s pic.twitter.com/nggWiiotMT
— Kenny Rogers (@_KennyRogers) March 21, 2020
The Country Music Hall of Fame member had over 20 Country number one hits, won three GRAMMY Awards, and six CMA Awards during his career.
The family also announced that they are planning a small private service, given concerns over coronavirus at this time, with hopes for a public gathering with fans at a later time.
Some of the first country stars to pay tribute include, Dolly Parton, LeAnn Rimes and Jamey Johnson. "You are and forever will be quite the legend," wrote Rimes, as Johnson shared, "So many songs you sang painted the canvas of my musical youth."
"You never know how much you love somebody until they're gone," wrote Parton, who shared several duets with Rogers. "I've had so many wonderful years and wonderful times with my friend Kenny, but above all the music and the success I loved him as a wonderful man and a true friend."
You never know how much you love somebody until they're gone. I've had so many wonderful years and wonderful times with my friend Kenny, but above all the music and the success I loved him as a wonderful man and a true friend. pic.twitter.com/hIQLIvt8pr
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) March 21, 2020
We will miss you @_KennyRogers You are and forever will be quite the legend. #thegambler #ripkennyrogers https://t.co/ur0clc3cHP
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Welcome to the 20th anniversary relaunch of thirdstage.ca
Tom Scholz: Sound Machine
Tom Scholz takes Nova behind the scenes for a one-of-a-kind tour of his studio and his life
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Music video for "More Than a Feeling."
Released: June 7, 1994
01. I Need Your Love
02. Surrender to Me
03. Livin' For You
04. Walkin at Night
05. Walk On
06. Get Organ-ized
07. Walk On (Some More)
08. What's Your Name
09. Magdalene
10. We Can Make It
MCAD 10973
Produced By: Tom Scholz
Engineered By: Tom Scholz
Mastered By: Ted Jansen
Mastered At: Sterling Sound
Cover Art Design: Andy Engel
Final Art Work: Michael Bryon
Design and Back Cover: Ron Larson
BOSTON WALKS ON
VOCALS: Fran Cosmo, David Sikes, Tommy Funderburk
ORGAN, PIANO, CLAVINET, KEYBOARD STRINGS: Tom Scholz
LEAD AND RHYTHM GUITARS: Tom Scholz, Gary Pihl
BASS GUITAR: Tom Scholz, David Sikes
DRUMS: Doug Huffman, Tom Scholz
ALSO: Bob Cedro: arpeggio guitar on "We Can Make It". Gary Pihl: footsteps Walking On in time & Mothership on final approach. Michael Shotten: a few tweeter frying high notes sung with Fran in "I Need Your Love" and "Walk On". Tom Scholz: subsonic bass vocals, subaudible Portuguese narratives and subliminal extraterrestrial vehicles. Tom, Gary, Bob, and Matt Beleya: clapping hands till it hurt
PRODUCED AND ENGINEERED by Tom Scholz with assistance from David Sikes and Gary Pihl
ARRANGED by Tom Scholz with a little help from his friends
SONGS WRITTEN by Tom Scholz, David Sikes, Fred Sampson, Galen Toye Foulke, Joe & Bobby Laquidara, Bob Cedro and Brad Delp
RECORDED AND MIXED at Tom Scholz Hideaway Studio II. A few vocal tracks recorded at One World Productions in Boston, and a few bass & guitar tracks recorded at David & Gary's home studios.
MASTERED patiently by Ted Jansen at Sterling sound in NYC
ART DIRECTION: Vartan
DESIGN & BACK COVER ILLUSTRATION: Ron Larsen
COVER ART Conceived by Andy Engel
COVER ILLUSTRATION: Michael Bryon
WALK ON - BETWEEN THE LINES
(Scholz - Sampson)
Fiction that becomes reality. Emotions can catch you by surprise, just like that first chord.
SURRENDER TO ME
(Sikes - Scholz - Laquidara)
Self-explanatory.
LIVIN' FOR YOU
(Scholz)
This song is about loving someone, not losing someone. Sung by Fran, from the heart. (Sting prelude by the BOSTON Fill-harmonic)
WALK ON MEDLEY:
WALKIN' AT NIGHT
Some people walk their dog at night, some people walk their guitar.
(Scholz - Sikes - Delp)
Dedicated to those who stand up for what's right when the rest of the world sits down.
GET ORGAN-IZED
A Hammond B-3 is a BIG organ.
WALK ON (some more)
Walk on a little more - for what you believe in.
WHAT'S YOUR NAME
For science fiction freaks (and people who think "E.T." was a true story).
MAGDELINE
(Scholz - Foulke - Sikes)
Harmonies from another galaxy by Dave and Tommy. Big "cellos" are played on a Les Paul through a Rockman.
WE CAN MAKE IT
(Sikes - Cedro - Scholz<|fim_middle|>new it so easy, don't have to think it through
Love is for giving
I know I'm just livin' for you
Take a look around and tell me what you see
I guess that all depend on exaclty what you want it to be
Is your cup half-full? Is your cup half-empty?
How can you get what you need in the land of plenty?
Everybody gets carried away
Everybody's trying everyday to remind you
(Ooo) Leave it behind you
What's it take to see?
What's it take to believe right from wrong?
Never knowing where you belong
Sometimes I feel like I'm just doing time
Everybody wonders where you're going when you step out of line
Don't know all the answers, someone's got to stand up and say "Hey!"
If you want to win the game then you know you're gonna have to play
Everybody's got to find a way
And everybody's trying everyday to remind you
What's standing behind you?
There's no turning back
Get your train on the track
Take a look around tell me what you can see
I guess that all depends on exactly what you want it to be
Don't know all the answers everybody's running away, hey
If you want to win the game then you know it's a shame not to play
Everybody get carried away
And everybody's got something to say
to remind you
Keep looking behind you
It's never easy to see
What it takes to believe right from wrong
Never going back where I've gone
Hey alright, we're not gonna turn back now
Just Walk On
Well I saw her just as I was leaving
Crossing in between the cars
Sometimes seeing is just not believing
Like a spaceship coming down from Mars
(Oh)
Total attraction
You're driving me insane
A chain reaction
Baby, tell me what's your name
Baby, what's your name
Yeah, you know I'm not that underhanded
But I didn't know what else to do
So I told her that the ships had landed
And I told her "I'll take care of you"
Come on girl, what's your name?
(Oh, look out)
Well, I know you wouldn't understand it
Didn't know what I should say or do
And it wasn't quite the way I planned it
But I had to find a way to you
I, I know I'm a dreamer
It's easy to see I want to be a believer
And fly right through the air
Now I'm wide awake
I want you to take me there
The things that you told me
I don't know if I was dreaming
And dreams aren't enough
Life is so lonely
I need someone to believe in
Are you in love?
Can't you see that's everything to me
That's enough
Magdalene, let me hear it said so I am sure
Answer me -- can't you see that's all I'm waitin' for?
Here I am on my knees once more
Time must lead you somewhere
I don't want to wait
I know you can take me there
The way that you hold me
Someone to love
Magdalene let me hear it said so I am sure
Answer me -- can't you see that's all I'm waiting for?
Here I am on my knees
Oh, I'm begging you please
Magdalene...
I would do anything, anything a man can do
You're my strength and weakness
I give it all for you
I would climb any mountain
How can I make you see?
Though the stars may fall, it will always be you and me
The light in your eyes is all the hope I need
There's so much you can give
Your smile is my reason to live
Just take my hand, we'll make a stand
I know that we can make it
(Hey) It's you and me. The world will see
I know that we can make it, you and me
I see you, full of sadness
Wondering 'bout this world we've made
There's a space between us all
Love has seen some better days
Oh we can make it
The love in your eyes is all I need to know
I'm never letting go
I'm here for you heart and soul
I know that we can make it (Hey, yeah)
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From a father to his son. Think positively and we can make it.
WALK ON -- IN REEL TIME
This album was recorded on reel - to - reel analogue tape. Most of the parts were performed in real time on vintage instruments, rather than digitally sampled, sequences, edited, and "flown in" by computer.
The hand claps are actually people clapping, not a drum machine!
The Hammond & Leslie are actually Hammond & Leslie, not a synthesizer!
The piano is actually a piano, not a sampler!
The wind is actually wind in real trees, not a noise generator!
The Clavinet and strings are actually...well, nobody's perfect!
WALK ON -- FOUR REAL
Walk on is the 4th BOSTON album, completed 7 years after the release of "Third Stage". Following the end of BOSTON's 1987 U.S. tour, work was started on several new studio devices that would eventually be used to record this album. Development time stretched into years, including 2 years to design and build Hideaway Studio II. Progress was interrupted by a lengthy trial where BOSTON had to defend its right to make the best recordings possible, rather than fit the business plans of CBS Records, Inc. It was like David against Goliath without a sling, but the CBS lawsuit was finally defeated with a jury decision. Work on the studio was then completed, and recording began in November of 1990. 3 years later, after many all-nighters, a lot of heartbreak, and a mountain of tapes that didn't make it, the 87th version of "We Can Make It" came together and we were finished in December of 1993 -- piece of cake.
TECHNO - WALK NOTES
All guitars recorded direct through a Rockman or Ultimatum preamp.
Bass recorded direct through a bass Rockman.
Acoustic guitars: Guild G212NT, Yamaha APX9-12.
Organ: Hammond B-3 & Leslie 147.
Piano: Yamaha CP-70 through a Rockman Sustainer & Chorus.
Drum triggers: Sapphire Percussion.
Cymbals: Zildjians through AKG 414's and custom sustaining system.
Multi-track master: Scotch 226 analogue tape (3M M79).
Mixdown master: Scotch 996 analogue tape (Scully 280-B).
Chorusing & Echo: all analogue Rockman.
Vocals: RE-20 mic, DBX compression & D-S.
Noise gating: Rockman Smart Gate.
Reverb: EMT gold plate, Lexicon 300
BOSTON doesn't take along sampler / computer / tape stored studio recordings of vocals or other parts to fake it when we perform on stage. We actually bring instruments and play them. See you soon...
I can't believe it's open for discussion
We've said our goodbyes
I've been a fool not to see the repercussions
You've had in my life
I'm at the point of no return
I've finally crossed the line
Don't want to stop and watch the bridges burn
'Cause I can't stand to see you stay behind
I want you every way
Can't help this feeling coming back everyday
I stayed around hoping you'd discover
How much there was to lose
I spelled it out, I led you to the water
But you're too blind to choose
I gave it everything and more to make it
I've waited for so long
I saw the chance to run and had to take it
But something's missing and I know it's wrong
I've passed the point of no return
And all the tears have dried
'Cause I keep wishing I was on your side
And I need your love
I know it never came easy
Girl, you drive me out of my mind
Your fine and still kind of sleazy
Now I want to make you mine
Somehow, I don't believe you
I really need you now
You know you're so good at teasing
Maybe that's what I like
Sometimes you're hot when you're freezing
Don't want to let you out of my sight
I really need you
And I really need you
(Hey) You never believe what I say
You're gonna surrender someday
Surrender to me all the way
Surrender to me all the way (yeah, yeah)
You've got an attitude
A hardheaded woman that I can't refuse
Your love is kind of rude
You love me like you got nothing to lose
Livin' without you never could be so wrong
Don't need to say it, I never waited so long
Thinking about yo in everthing I do
Love for giving
You know I'm just livin' for you
And I, I never needed to lie
Can't you see I believe in my heart when I'm saying
It's love that you see
You're just the one for me
I'm praying
Maybe I'm dreaming, don't want to wake up now
Baby, I love you, I always knew it somehow
Happened so easy, don't need to think it through
It's not so amazing
Been going so crazy for you
Dreaming and hoping, hoping that dreams come true
You're my religion, girl, I've been living for you
Don't want to fight it, tried everything I know
I won't deny it
You're everywhere I try to go
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Going To Therapy Can Be Hard, Especially For Immigrants — Here's How To Start
By Lauren Hodges
The immigrant community faces a number of stressors. Pursuing citizenship, legal residency and much of the rhetoric surrounding immigration can be anxiety-inducing. And while immigrants often face unique stressors that can contribute to mental health problems, research shows that they are less likely to seek help. Financial barriers, privacy concerns and social stigma tend to get in the way. But help is out there, whether you're looking for counseling yourself or trying to convince a loved one to try it. NPR's Lauren Hodges found some icebreakers for immigrant communities on NPR's Life Kit podcast<|fim_middle|> 512-472-HELP.
And if you're still not sure about sharing your struggles, remember that you might not be hiding them that well anyway. Research shows we tend to take things out on those closest to us or even use them as stand-in therapists in lieu of professional help. Sonoya Ahmed, who tried to talk to her dad about therapy, says that's a pretty common dynamic in immigrant families like hers.
AHMED: We end up holding various amounts of resentment towards them for putting the weight on us - carrying their trauma and struggles.
HODGES: So you're doing this for them, too.
Lauren Hodges, NPR News.
CHANG: For more tips on how to start therapy, check out NPR's Life Kit podcast at npr.org/lifekit.
Lauren Hodges
Lauren Hodges is an associate producer for All Things Considered. She joined the show in 2018 after seven years in the NPR newsroom as a producer and editor. She doesn't mind that you used her pens, she just likes them a certain way and asks that you put them back the way you found them, thanks. Despite years working on interviews with notable politicians, public figures, and celebrities for NPR, Hodges completely lost her cool when she heard RuPaul's voice and was told to sit quietly in a corner during the rest of the interview. She promises to do better next time.
See stories by Lauren Hodges | .
LAUREN HODGES, BYLINE: Sonoya Ahmed's (ph) parents emigrated from Pakistan in the 1980s to Texas, where she was born. She says her father was having some trouble expressing his feelings, so she suggested therapy.
SONOYA AHMED: He said, in his accent - do you think I'm crazy? Therapy is for crazy people.
HODGES: Ahmed calls it an uphill battle just to talk to her parents about therapy.
AHMED: In many cultures, there is this importance placed on what others would think. And so immigrant parents like my own are afraid of how they'd feel if others saw them seeking help. Even if no one is judging them, they are judging themselves.
HODGES: Pahoua Yang works with migrant communities at the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation. She, too, gets a lot of pushback from her clients when she encourages them to start therapy.
PAHOUA YANG: We don't want people to know that our family member is struggling because we don't want to get a bad reputation in the community.
HODGES: Here's some good news. Therapy is confidential. Whatever is shared with a licensed mental health professional is legally protected by law. Unless someone is a threat to themselves or others, it's all between client and therapist. But if you need a more pressing reason to get some of that stress off your chest - it turns out, ignoring your mental health can be just as dangerous as ignoring your physical health.
CHRIS LIANG: When people experience high levels of stress, things happen at a biological level.
HODGES: Chris Liang is head of the Gender, Race, Inclusion and Trauma lab at Lehigh University. He studies the effects of untreated stress on the human body.
LIANG: Cortisol levels go up. And when they stay high, that stress can have detrimental impacts, not just on the psychological health of the person but also on their physical health.
HODGES: There are hints that high stress and high cortisol levels over time may increase the risk of memory and concentration problems and are associated with elevated risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. And if you have a backlog of issues and trauma to address, it's best to get started as soon as you can. So let's do that.
First, if you're insured, your insurance company can give you a list of therapists who take your plan. And don't be afraid to interview them first. Ask if they have experience with your culture or your specific issue. But let's say you don't have insurance. You can start with your local college campus. If you're a student, counseling is free at most schools. And if you're not, many colleges have low-cost - sometimes free - clinics with therapists in training. You can find those clinics at hospitals, too. Try an app, like BetterHelp and Talkspace, where a therapist can help through text, audio and video chat. Or look for a support group in your area. Psychology Today can help you there. Just plug in your ZIP code.
I know all this can be a little overwhelming. Don't feel like doing any research or even getting off your couch? There's a free 24-hour mental health hotline with 15 languages managed by Integral Care. Call | 685 |
Today, I am sharing how to make<|fim_middle|> that!! Have a beautiful week.
You foxy lady you LOL! Thank you Judy.
Way cute! Love the jute on them!!
Those are so stinkin' cute, Debbie! I am enjoying all this gingham you're sharing lately.
So cute! I love the combination of the twine with the red checked fabric. Those would be cute at Christmas too.
Your utensil holders are so cute! They look fabulous with the roo stencil and in the picnic basket!
So cute! There's just nothin' like a little project made from scraps and hot glue! Time for a picnic!
Thanks Lisa!~ I can't wait of a picnic now.
These are SO cute and I love that they are no sew!
super cute! i love those roosters!
Those are so perfect!!! Pinned!
Too cute Debbie! I think I hear Country Home magazine and Better Homes and Garden calling!
Debbie, these are adorable ! They will work through the seasons too. Great project!
Your Getting Good Girl At This Stuff..Love It !!
I love all your crafts, you are amazing… : ) I've just started crafting a little since I lost my job in Dec and I love looking at your page. I hope to be as good as you some day…. | utensil holders out of painters tarps.
You pretty much get the gist of me by now, that I try to stretch and use things I already have on hand to do a craft.
I can stretch a stencil and burlap like nobody's business!
I decided, hey I'm on a roll, now what can I make?
and called it a day!
Oh and I did stencil a roo on them too!
Now that the weather is getting nicer, I can make that happen.
Brings me back to the good ole dating days with Mike.
We would do picnic's in the park often.
Always a joy to see your smiling faces over here.
Looking for more cool projects on a budget?
Those turned out so cute Debbie… your pictures look amazing!!
So cute, I love anything with red and white checks! Your little hen S&P's adorable too!
Very cute, Debbie! I can definitely see these being used at a BBQ or on a picnic! Nice way to use up some of the leftover material, too.
Those are truly over the top CUTE! Great shots, too.
Very cute! I'm always at a loss for the best way for folks to pick up their utensils at a buffet-type meal…this would be a great idea to have available to them.
So cute!! I tried to post a comment on your birthday gift post, but couldn't? Did you turn off comments? I did see that there was one comment though????
Anyway, I love your gifts, and I love t hat you celebrate a week. I tend to celebrate the month!!!! It's my birthday, and I do it cause I can.
Hi Kris, I did turn off comments and one was able to sneak in before I turned it off. Thank so smuch for the wishes.
What a cute project! So clever.
Love them Debbie, you have my pea brain swirling with ideas LOL.
These are just adorable. I love the check fabric on both the pillow and the utensil holders. I think a romantic picnic with those holders will be great. Everything you do is so inspiring and cute and easy to do. Thank you for | 434 |
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The biggest challenge you will face, when it comes to an internet dating site, will be creating your profile. It's quite difficult to try and come up with words on a screen that define both who we are and what we are looking for in another person. Here are some general tips to help you tackle this task:-
Think about meeting someone for the first time who you have an interest in at a coffee shop or at a party. Imagine what you would say to help describe yourself to the other person. This is exactly the sort of approach you want to take when you write your profile.
You want to keep your profile brief, but interesting. The ideal length of an online dating site profile is 200 to 350 words. You want to use 150 to 250 of those words for describing yourself. Then use 50 to 100 words to describe the type of person you are seeking.
You will garner interest by utilizing the body of the profile to its fullest potential. Most profiles are very poorly written. You can use this to your advantage. If you write a stellar profile, you will stand head and shoulders above the rest of your competition.
Use AIDA in your profile: Attention-Interest-Desire-Action. This is a four step process that will help you to stand out among your competition on the internet dating site of your choice. If you apply these principles to your profile you should get some quality results.
Don't be afraid to throw some humor in. However, only use humor if it's natural to you. Some people just don't have a flair for humor, and that's okay if that's how you are. Remember, this is your chance to flirt, to have fun, and tell the world about you.
Some of the specific things that you should aim to write in your profile include:-
You should definitely mention what you do for a living, and what you aspire to do, but you want to be careful with this topic. One of the challenges about writing your online profile is to not have it come off sounding like a resume. You want to take a kind of matter-of-fact approach, but you don't want it to be stuffy or boring, and remember that you're looking for a relationship, not a job!
Obviously, mention any hobbies or activities you like to engage in. Mention any civic or professional groups you may belong to.
If you have children, you should definitely talk about them in your profile. You can mention their age and where they live. You can mention something specific about them like: "I have a 12 year old son who lives with his mother in New York City, and loves to play soccer". However, don't get carried when writing about your kids - remember, this profile is supposed to about you.
You should also about any pets you have. Most likely, they are an important part of your life, and you want someone who's reading your profile to know you have pets. Again, this isn't something you want to overdo. Something like: "I have a very friendly 3 year old male Collie named Danny who enjoys going to the beach and park with me".
Be unique. Instead of saying "I like to go to the movies", say: "My favorite movie is The Godfather. It's my favorite movie because you can't go wrong with Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, and Al Pacino acting in the same movie. I think the acting, the cinematography, the musical score, and the writing are superior, even to most movies released today." Which sounds better to you?
One more example, instead of "I like going out to eat", use, "When it comes to eating, I really like to go to Fred's Place. My favorite sandwich there is the Philly Steak Sub. The steak is mouth watering; it's always cooked to perfection. They always put a heaping pile of mozzarella cheese on it. The freshly chopped green peppers and onions are the perfect toppers to this delicious sandwich. Do you get the picture?
You should try to create desire within someone by trying to make a connection with them. For example, if you have a parent of a particular ethnic heritage, mention it. Someone reading your profile who shares that same ethnicity will have a desire to share the heritage they have in common with you. Another example is if you are originally from another part of the country, you should mention it. If someone reading your profile is originally from there, or has relatives there, they will feel a connection to you.
Always be sure to mention exactly what you are looking for in a relationship within the ad. If you're looking for a serious or long-term relationship don't be afraid to say so. If you're just looking to date around and have some no strings attached fun, don't be afraid to say so. Remember, the goal of the ad is to attract the type of people who are looking for the same things as you. You don't want someone who is looking for a serious relationship contacting you if that's not what you want, and vice-versa.
You must create a strong call to action at the closing of your profile. For example, "If you like what you've read, don't just sit there<|fim_middle|> the age range 22 to 31, a non-smoker, someone who is athletic, health conscious, and someone who doesn't mind being a little competitive. It's fun, a little humorous, and a little flirty.
Most importantly, just be yourself. Don't try to be something or someone you're not. You won't attract the right type of people by doing it, and you'll only end-up cheating yourself.
Here are some pitfalls to watch out for when writing your profile:-
Avoid negativity in your ad at all costs! When it comes to internet dating sites, people are looking for upbeat, positive, fun, people to be around, and negativity in your profile will simply put them off.
The types of things that you should avoid are statements such as "Are there any good guys left? I think all men are nothing but a bunch of liars and cheaters." Or, "I really can't stand the stuck-up women at the bars and clubs so I figured I'd give the online dating thing a chance." Even if you really feel that way, or think that way, delete them out of your profile instantly. You'll be doing yourself a big favor.
The other big thing to avoid in your profile are bland generalities. I'm sure you've heard these before: "I'm a really fun, outgoing, person who likes to eat out and go to the movies and take walks on the beach." This profile is just like thousands of hours, has absolutely nothing to make it stand out, and simply will get passed over very quickly.
Does this sound like a lot of work? It could be. The fact is that you need to put some work in, and spend some time writing, and editing to get your profile right. But is it worth it? Absolutely! Try it, you'll be amazed at the results that a high quality profile can achieve.
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Another strong way of closing is the filter strong call, for example: "So, if you're an athletic, 22 to 31 year old, non-smoking, woman who is as big of a health nut as me, send me a message so we can set up a race to see who pays for dinner that night. ;)" As you can see, this closing helps to ensure you get a message from someone in | 139 |
Visitors Talk Lighthouses with the Coast Guard
Electrician's Mate First Class (EM1) Theresa Ramirez explains to visitors the different types of lenses and lamps used in today's lighthouses (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Have you ever wondered how a modern beacon in a lighthouse or on a buoy works, or how a fog horn automatically begins sounding when thick weather moves in?
The visiting public learned the answers to these questions and more during the 2011 Midcoast Maine Lighthouse Challenge thanks to an educational exhibit by U.S. Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Southwest Harbor.
The exhibit, which was set up at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse as a bonus site for the weekend-long lighthouse challenge event, highlighted the Coast Guard's work to keep offshore lights shining bright along the coast of Maine.
The exhibit also featured an array of lanterns – some of which were "winking & blinking," to the delight of many children.
Auxiliarist Bob Trapani, Jr. talks a younger visitor about how an LED light works (Photo by Dominic Trapani)
Speaking of children, though the Coast Guard's exhibit included a flashing VRB-25 beacon and 1<|fim_middle|> News, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Tagged With: 155mm lantern, aids to navigation, carmanah, light emitting diode, lighthouse, maine, midcoast maine lighthouse challenge, rockland breakwater, southwest harbor, united states coast guard, vrb-25 beacon | 55mm lantern with its working lamp in full view, it was a light that didn't look like the other beacons at all that captured the fascination of youngsters the most.
In what proved to be a popular hands-on activity, children were presented an opportunity to place a cardboard box overtop of a Carmanah light emitting diode (LED) beacon, which was designed to simulate darkness. Leaving the box in place, the children waited a few seconds for the light to begin flashing before removing the cover and enjoying a proud moment where they could say to their parents that they "turned on the light."
With the educational exhibit set up inside the keeper's house of Rockland Breakwater Light, there was no shortage of visitors to view the displays.
Over 700 visitors enjoyed the U.S. Coast Guard aids to navigation exhibit at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse on June 25 & 26, 2011 (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
In all, over 700 people were presented with the opportunity to learn more about how the U.S. Coast Guard serves as "keeper of the lights" along our nation's waterways, with a focus on Maine lighthouses.
The educational exhibit was a volunteer project by Coastguardsmen from USCG Aids to Navigation Team (ANT) Southwest Harbor, which is under the command of officer-in-charge Timothy Chase. The ANT is responsible for twenty-six lighthouses from Port Clyde to Calais at the Canadian border, as well as a host of buoys and other lighted aids.
Coastguardsmen EM1 Theresa Ramirez, EM1 Steve Horner and Auxiliarist Bob Trapani, Jr. teamed up to create the exhibit. The trio received help from the City of Rockland's harbormaster, Ed Glaser, in the transport of the displays to and from the lighthouse.
The Midcoast Maine Lighthouse Challenge is an annual event sponsored by the Friends of Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation. To learn more about the event, visit: www.rocklandlighthouse.com
A working Vega VRB-25 beacon was part of the Coast Guard educational exhibit (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
A 155mm lantern was "winking & blinking" for visitors (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
EM1 Theresa Ramirez and Auxiliarist Bob Trapani, Jr. volunteered to staff USCG ANT Southwest Harbor's educational exhibit (Photo by Dominic Trapani)
A Carmanah LED beacon was a "fan favorite" with the children (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
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Data Privacy Regulations across the globe
The combination of increased technological resources for data collection and the rise of inexpensive and potentially limitless cloud storage, organizations store massive amounts of data on private individuals and in many cases use this data as a source of revenue. From the standpoint of the individuals whose personal information is being bought and sold, that is a problem.
Data has become a fungible asset for nearly every organization, no matter if they are profit, non-profit, large, or small.
The EU made a ground-breaking shift to address these concerns by introducing the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR. This data privacy regulation<|fim_middle|> In a country as large and economically vibrant as Brazil, data protection law was an inevitability. Virtually any company with a global presence will process personal data about Brazilian consumers. The need to comply with the LGPD will soon be a world wide requirement. South Africa in its approach to data protection is focused more nationally; though as an economic and cultural hub POPIA's restrictions will affect many international businesses.
Because so many of these regulations have similar stipulations, a general guideline to have data privacy by default as the starting point in your business will help handle these and the data privacy regulations to come. | protects the data privacy of EU citizens and residents no matter where in the world the company using that data is located. Since then, similar legislation has been enacted in nations around the world, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States, the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (LGPD) in Brazil, and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa. Which of these laws is your organization going to be affected by and what kind of differences are there between them?
The first steps taken by the EU with the enactment of GDPR have started to be seen around the world. California, as the largest state in the US has enacted a law that, while lesser in scope than GDPR, still establishes clear guidelines on the appropriate use of personal data. It's a model that may soon be replicated throughout the country, possibly on a national level. | 183 |
Scavengers Studio announces Season: A bike trip before the end of the world
The folks at Scavengers Studio have revealed what their second game will be. That is, Season; a bike<|fim_middle|> Perfect Dark reboot for Xbox Series X|S
Scavengers' The Darwin Project is coming to Xbox One
Battle royale game, The Darwin Project, to host open beta this weekend | trip that takes place before the end of the world.
Playing as a young woman from a secluded village, who's taking a bike trip for the very first time, players will explore a world just before a calamity is about to strike. Thus, the game is a quest to explore a new world, in order to document, photograph and experience things and cultures prior to the end.
As the writer and creative director, Kevin Sullivan said he's excited to present the long-gestating project. "We're dizzily excited to share the world of Season with the world of the real world. Just as the character in the game makes a cultural collection, the game itself has been that for us. It has absorbed our worries about the state of the planet, our joy at living on it, things we've seen, people we've loved and lost, all tied together into something, hopefully, beautiful and strange." said Kevin Sullivan.
Season is in the works for PlayStation and PC, and does not have a release window as of yet.
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The Initiative's first game is a | 233 |
At the beginning of 2019 I said "yes" to God's call to become the senior pastor of a new Baptist church. In my Baptist tradition, saying "yes" meant allowing a pastor search committee to submit my name to their church for an official vote after a call weekend and trial sermon. At that moment of saying "yes" to a new church, I took my first step of saying goodbye to my current congregation.
Ending well as a senior pastor allows both pastor and people to move more quickly into<|fim_middle|> for they to be the first in the congregation to know.
Fifth, I made the effort to communicate in person my departure with key leaders and friends within the congregation. Many of these were on the pastor search committee who brought me to the church.
Finally, within two days of the call to the new church, the church sent out an email with two letters to the congregation. The first letter, from the congregational leaders, explained my departure and the congregational process for moving forward. The second letter from me announced my resignation, my love for the church and my hope for its future.
My intentional efforts to control the narrative of my departure allowed me to share with staff, friends, leaders and the congregation a message of hope for their future as they prepared to enter an uncertain future of transition.
From the moment my email to the congregation went public, my pastoral, positional power began to shift. Automatically, the congregation and leaders began to look past me to what was coming next. My ability as leader to manage what happened after I left disappeared.
Rather than manage the future, I chose to educate my leaders and the church. While transitions remain rare for pastors, they are also rare for congregations where leaders move in an out.
I developed a Stages of Congregational Transition worksheet for my leaders. I outlined first steps in securing guest speakers, the bylaw provisions for selecting an interim pastor, and the churches process of selecting a pastor search team. I outlined a variety of resources for churches from our denominational partners.
I also made myself available to key church leaders if they wanted more information. These conversations opened opportunities to explain denominational politics and answer questions.
Choosing to educate rather than manage the transition allowed the church to shift its eyes from me as pastoral leader and to the congregational leaders who would lead them through the coming transition.
Once the initial work of communication and education were complete, my work as pastor shifted to relationships. I spent my time around tables and living rooms laughing and crying with many within my congregation as we recounted stories of our life together.
My goal in shifting these relationships was to move from pastor to friend. The congregation would call a new pastor. This person would be their pastor, not me. Ending well means no longer being enmeshed in the life of the church. Helping the church see me in a new way – as a friend – allowed them to look forward to their new pastoral leader.
Finally, ending well means making sure all the personnel and administrative logistics are done correctly. If we do everything else correctly and miss this important element, we can leave a stain on our departure.
Depending on the size of the church, leaving a pastorate can vary from a highly cooperate personnel exit process to a simple family departure. Either way, the pastor needs to take responsibility to make sure the details of their weekly work are properly accounted.
For me, this meant handing off access to the church website and social media. I worked with our office staff to transfer important files. I transferred data from my computer, wiped it cleaned and returned to the church.
Eventually, two months after saying "yes" to the new congregation, I stood in the empty pastor's office of my former church. With my books resting on the moving truck outside, I stopped for a moment. Memories of incredible moments of pastoral ministry in that room flooded my spirit – professions of faith, confessions of sin, vocational callings, staff meetings, leadership meetings, and Bible study. In that moment, with tears in my eyes, I thanked God for the blessing to be pastor of this wonderful church. Then, I walked out the door. I was now pastor of a new church. A good ending led to a wonderful new start. | God's future. Unlike other pastoral skills, though, it is an infrequent skill set. Ending well requires high intentionality, constant attention, and low ego. In the 2 months between my "yes" to a new church and officially turning in the keys to my former church, I learned 5 lessons for ending well as senior pastor.
While working out details with my future church, I spent time reading, listening, and working with a coach on the steps needed to end well. By the time my family and I were driving home after a wonderful call weekend, I had a plan in place for how I would say goodbye. I prayed God would use this plan to help my church and me end well.
I only had one shot at breaking the news to my church about my departure. To do it well, I needed to control the narrative. In the days of social media and smart phones, information moves quickly in our small religious circles. I did several things to control the narrative of my exit before the news became public. I wanted individuals and the congregation to hear the news from me first. I controlled my narrative in several things.
First, I asked my new church not to use my name in any digital, online mediums. This meant passing out brochures and resumes on paper to the congregation. I also asked the congregation to withhold any social media posts until I told my current church.
Second, I acted quickly. Once I was officially called as pastor, I contacted the key personnel leaders in my current church. I told them of the news of my departure, my desire to end well, and the need for confidentiality. These calls were my first experiences of the grief on the horizon.
Third, I worked with my congregational leaders to address ending details. I wanted to answer all questions about my departure - my final Sunday, my last day in the office – at the same time the church heard the news.
Fourth, I shared the news with my staff personally. This required some late night visits | 404 |
Successful athletes are often able to control their state of mind so they have a psychological advantage which prevents them from underperforming or giving into their nerves. Hypnotherapy seeks to engage an athlete's mind in a positive way to help him focus on his goals and achieve them. Being able to control negative thoughts and emotions is the basis of sports psychology and can often be achieved through hypnosis. Sports people often refer to being in the 'zone'. This means that they get totally absorbed in what they are doing and barely notice outside distractions when performing at their<|fim_middle|>, tremendous effort to maintain concentration during visualization.
Introducing a hypnotherapist specializing in sport hypnosis provides enhanced results, as the hypnotist can help the athlete achieve a state of hypnosis and thus a state of higher awareness, thereby enabling far greater concentration and also improving the ability to visualize. Under hypnosis a person would be able to better 'see' them self performing the desired skills and successes. Adding the other sensory modalities is also enhanced. In addition, the use of hypnosis places the correct expected result into the subconscious where it can form part of the individual's 'programming' and therefore more consistent results.
Through the use of hypnosis an athlete can create an environment in the subconscious mind where stress and relaxation cannot coexist concurrently. For an athlete it is the key to realizing automatic reactions and achieving a hyper focused state during performance. When an athlete is focused and unaware of distracting thoughts his performance is automatic. Being in a relaxed state during play can mean the difference between success and failure. Achieving this paradox is the ultimate goal for facilitating peak sports performance at any level, no matter the age or experience of the player.
• Improve healthy habits including nutrition, weight control, sleep, substance abuse, self-care/balance, etc.
• Enhance team dynamics, intra-team communications, mutual goal setting and intra-team cohesion. | best. Hypnosis can often help an athlete access the 'zone' so that he can use this state to enhance performance.
The brain can't distinguish between actually doing something or imagining doing something so visualizing the desired end result can help tune the mind for success. If the human mind is capable of imagining something, it's capable of making it happen. Visualizing the desired end result can help tune the mind for success. Adding in all sensory modalities- see it, hear it, feel it- adds even more opportunities for improvement and success.
Most coaches at some time or other will introduce visualization to their athletes. Visualization involves the athlete seeing and experiencing success in their mind. The results from this can vary depending on whether the person doing the visualization is a visual person or not. A visual person will be able to close his eyes and actually see himself performing the task correctly. Others find it difficult to see the image in the minds eye. This inability to 'see' themself makes it more difficult for the person to achieve the desired result. It may prove more beneficial for these people to rather imagine another person doing the tasks – this sometimes helps as it dissociates the individual yet allows the mind to observe correct performance, skill, style, etc. However, this is still not the ideal, as it requires, at times | 266 |
Bolder than gold- and more affordable- tarnish resistant jewelry grade brass is a delight for the senses. Masquerade here with<|fim_middle|>utch for some time and they should carry that 'satisfied' energy with them wherever they go. It could be a long time before I have senior pelts again so if you've been looking for a rune casting skin, an altar rug, a dream pillow, a blessing rug, or any of the many magical things I can think of to do with a premium rabbit skin- this is your chance. They will be sold as a set, since they go together. They are $60. for the set and the listing is live in the Store. | some new creations for your consideration.
This statement piece is big and bold yet intricate and comfortable- a suitable addition to any Jarl's hoard! This bracelet is handwoven out of heavy gauge jewelry grade tarnish resistant brass and accented with a lamp worked marbled green glass bead. The bracelet is a single solid piece with an approximate circumference of 9 1/2 inches, but the flexible nature of Viking Knit wire allows for a much easier on and off than a rigid bangle would. This bracelet is $40 and is waiting for you in the Store.
Not into the heavy swagger of some of the other brass pieces? This refined version is for you. This bracelet is intricately handwoven out of jewelry gauge tarnish resistant brass and measures a comfortable 8 inches. This bracelet is $30 and is waiting for you in the Store. The gauge and double knit weaving pattern are a match to the Lapis and brass necklace but the beading pattern is not.
A Peacock, of course! Masquerade here with another lovely new item for your enjoyment.
Let me tell you the story of a box. It was an unassuming little box, it fit perfectly into the cabinet and held tea. Then it was empty of tea. Then Masquerade looked at the empty box and thought, 'why put more tea when I can DECORATE IT?' I usually drink coffee anyway, takes me forever to get through a box of tea.
But how to decorate it? I let the box sit for quite a while, devoid of tea but also devoid of decoration, while I searched and waited to find out what it needed. This was about the same time that my social media feeds began to absolutely FILL UP with prismacolor peacocks. I love peacocks. They're beautiful. They're also amazing proximity alarms, but impossible to actually tame. They learn who usually has treats and that's about as tame as they get so I've never kept any even though I think they're gorgeous. Knowing all of this I went an looked up some of their other associations and I admit I did giggle a little bit. Peacocks have a very 'barbarian warlord' vibe to me after watching them carry on about their business for a while. Less 'high priestess' and more 'I will fight you, I will win, and I will look fabulous doing it.' If you want my opinion. You don't have to listen to me, this is the internet.
TLDR: Peacocks are gorgeous gladiators and they will fight you.
I had to do it. This is the peacock box. It is approximately 6 inches by 8 inches by 1 and 3/4 inches and is available now for $35. The lid slides open and is a little snug but does operate as designed. The box is pictured propped up on another box so that the feather detail on the side is visible. There is a similar feather on the other side of the box. I'm quite proud of this one, appropriately enough. Use the watchful peacock to hold your divination tools, guard a precious item, or as a small shrine to a Power that is connected to peacocks.
Long snowbound days means time to break out the crafting toys! Masquerade here with some lovely new items for you to enjoy.
I don't know about you but I have a truly ridiculous amount of little bits and baubles knocking around my space that could use corralling, protecting, or just a home. Enter, the ornate little box. All of these little treasure chests have been adorned with pyrographic designs, artfully gilded with gold leaf paint, felt floored by hand, and given several coats of protective lacquer all by yours truly.
First up is this adorable little guy. He is decorated with Celtic-style knotwork on 5 out of six sides and has a white felt floor to protect your tiny precious items. All metalwork is bright brass. He measures 3 and 3/4 inches wide, 2 inches tall and 2 and 1/4 inches back to front. His guilding is very subtle, just a few tiny touches within the knots. He is $15 and unless USPS rates go up again he will still be the usual flat $4 to ship.
Up one size to the next box.
That's it for this collection of wood burning. gold painting, felt cushioning winter time crafting. Feel free to browse the rest of the catalog which can be found under the 'Store' tab and remember if you don't see just the perfect thing, send us a message and we'll talk about some custom work options.
What's better than one amazing handcrafted piece of historically inspired jewelry? More, or course! Masquerade here with some new pretties for your consideration.
First up is a set of the most delicate work I've ever done.
These bangles are made of ultra-fine 34 gauge handwoven wire sleeves over memory steel cores. Yes that's 34 gauge, it's not a typo. This wire is about the same thickness as heavy sewing thread and is tedious and time consuming to weave by hand. Two bangles are red copper with silver plated accent wire holding the shape, the third is fine sterling wire with silver plate accent wire holding the shape. I will not work in 34 gauge wire again. There are a total of five pieces made with this wire and there will be no more. These are utterly unique. The set is listed at $50 and is live in the Store.
This is a single piece of three joined strands of handwoven Viking Knit silver tone artist wire. The set is ready to hold all of your charms and trinkets (the ceramic owl charm is included!) or to display its own cascading beauty alone. The innermost strand is a snug 15 inches but I will gladly include, at no additional cost, an extender chain of your desired length. Just ask. The three stranded necklace is $50 and is live in the Store.
Who says that 'historically inspired' has to mean 'historically limited and boring?' Masquerade here with some new pretties for your consideration!
This is currently my only piece in this or any other color outside of the traditional metal spectrum. The wire is pigmented coating over silver plate over base copper and is quite sturdy. The color coating seems to be holding up well. I say this because the process of weaving and drawing out the Viking Knit is really very rough on the wire and this held its color.
Look at this thing. It is amazing.
All 18 inches of this pretty purple piece are handwoven. I will of course include an extender chain of your preferred length at no additional cost- just ask. The necklace is $40 and is live in the Store.
Is the funky purple not really your thing? Well that's OK too. I have something more subtle for you. Take a look.
This is an amethyst stone of the palest lavender-pink. It is caged in silver tone artist wire and strung on hand woven Viking Double Knit silver tone artist wire. It is an elegant, understated piece that measures 19 inches though I will of course include an extender chain of your preference at no additional cost. The necklace is $45 and is live in the Store.
Who loves stones? Every hand should be in the air, right? Masquerade here with a few new beauties for your consideration. Today's theme? Beautiful, powerful, stones!
First and foremost I am required to state that any descriptions of magical power are provided as a curio only and you should seek professional assistance for legal, medical, financial, and other concerns.
First up a piece that absolutely refuses to be ignored, taken for granted, brushed over, shushed, or anything else for that matter. Cool tones of Ocean Jasper alternated with gleaming Pyrite nuggets proclaim "Plenty!" and "Power!" in confident, grounded tones. The two quartz points in the center hearken back to the sharp teeth of trophy necklaces. This entire piece proclaims in the language of stones "I have claimed my power." The necklace itself is quite short at only 15 inches but I can add an extender chain to your chosen length for no additional cost- just send me a message through the Contact form. This piece is $50 and is live in the Store.
Elegant, exquisite Lapis Lazuli- an ancient stone of royalty and said to empower its wearer to not only see the truth but to proclaim it. Lapis has a lengthy and noble history and has played a role in understanding just how expansive ancient trade routes really were. These three smoothly polished examples of the stone have been strung securely between sections of handwoven Viking Knit fine brass wire. The result is this stunning marriage of warm brass and cool lapis, a fitting piece for the highest of pursuits: magician, know thyself. This necklace is a comfortable 19 inches in length and I will gladly- and at no extra charge- add an extender chain to your preference. Just ask. It is $65 and the listing is live in the Store.
Amethyst and silvertone filigree beads dance a perfect round on sturdy beading wire. Amethyst has a storied and popular history as a gently protective stone, used by ancient people to ward off everything from nightmares to drunkenness. It is most often cited as a soothing stone and a protector against bad dreams. These vibrant, smooth beads are an excellent example of the stone's noble coloring. Please note that amethyst, like many stones in the quartz family, fades in the sun and is best recharged using a method that avoids direct sunlight! This bracelet is a snug 7 inches. I will be happy to add an extender to your desired length at no additional cost. Just ask. This bracelet is $15 and is live in the Store.
A single smooth lapis lazuli oval provides an elegant accent to hand woven silver plated Viking Knit wire. Lapis is a stone of royalty, of honesty, and of charisma. Speak up. The world is listening. This bracelet is a large 8 inches. I will happily add an extender chain of your preference at no additional cost. Just ask. This piece is $40 and is live in the Store.
Greetings all and welcome to 2019! Masquerade here with a couple of new pretties for your consideration. The bone bottles have proven to be quite popular so I took a long look at the rest of my collection… and got to work.
All of the following delightful decorations are crafted out of domestic livestock- goats and rabbits- that I raise here on the farm, harvest humanely, and waste as little as possible of. (On a related note, the 2018 pelts are finished and they look GREAT! You'll be seeing them soon!) To the best of my research, all are legal to possess in the United States. And of course I'm required to state that any descriptions of magical properties are provided as a curio only.
Look at this thing! It looks like some kind of mothership calling it's wayward explorers home- it's just awesome. This is a sacral vertebra from a young buck goat. At the risk of sounding crude, he's in my freezer as some roasts and hamburger, nothing is going to waste here. The stone chips are an assortment of semiprecious stones and ornamental rocks, mostly in the quartz family. This very unusual bone curio is $45 and the listing is live in the store.
Another delightful dangling decoration, this one made from the lumbar vertebrae of a young buck rabbit interspersed with scarlet lampworked glass beads and silvertoned cap beads. I'm really quite pleased with this and considered keeping it but I'm not looking for any more rabbit energy around right now. This would make a fine altar decoration to the right Power. This bone curio is $30 and the listing is live in the Store.
I hope you'll forgive the unusual choice of display stands- you could absolutely turn this into a necklace if you so desired. It would make a striking symbol of office for a rabbit priestess, for example. This is the cleaned, degreased, peroxided (to disinfect and whiten without the damaging effects of bleach), skull of a juvenile doe rabbit. It is currently strung with lampworked and painted glass beads on a plain dowel as a wall hanging. It could be set on the wall above an altar or balanced over statuary or any number of other things. The choice is yours. This bone curio is $30 and the listing is live in the Store.
I'm very pleased with this one. This collection of cervical and lumbar goat vertebrae, interspersed with stone amethysts, was put together with the intention of 'carrying through from bad dreams into good' as amethyst has been used to dispel nightmares and goats make wonderful chariot pullers- just ask a certain God of Thunder. The wall hanging is intended to be a powerful and reliable protective charm, though it may also be appropriate anywhere some sturdy, vital goaty energy is needed. This bone curio is $45 and is live in the Store.
And in case you were curious, the backdrops from this set of photos are also available! These are prime senior furs from the last (venerable old age) of my Silver Martin Rabbits. The leather is much thicker and sturdier than your average craft pelt and the fur is absolutely PLUSH. A random penny has been dropped on the black fur for a sense of scale. These are much larger than your average craft pelt, too. Both rabbits (the chocolate brown was a venerable old female, the black her equally venerable brother) lived quite spoiled lives in my h | 2,884 |
Meadowlands Stadium to feature integrated Daktronics super system
Date Announced: 31 Jul 2008
-- 40,000 Sq. Ft. of Digital Display Technology to Wow NFL Fans
BROOKINGS, S.D. –– Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT), the world's leading provider of large screen light emitting diode (LED) video systems, and the New Meadowlands Stadium Company, LLC<|fim_middle|>www.daktronics.com | (NMSCO) announced today that Daktronics has been selected to provide one of the world's largest and most comprehensive integrated LED video display and scoring systems for the new stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
The stadium is scheduled to open in the fall of 2010. The project, which is still subject to parties entering into a final agreement, is expected to exceed $45 million and would be the largest in Daktronics history. The parties expect that contracts for the project will be completed in the third quarter of calendar 2008.
"The selection of Daktronics as the designer and manufacturer of an incredible, integrated display system is another big step toward the opening of the new stadium," said Mark Lamping, President and CEO of the New Meadowlands Stadium Company. "Daktronics was chosen for their phenomenal display quality, their experience at more than 20 NFL venues, their ability to integrate and control multiple displays as a single system, and their top notch service capabilities."
"This Daktronics video system will provide New York Jets' and New York Giants' fans with a truly 21st century game day experience," said John Mara, Giants President and Chief Executive Officer. "From the moment they enter the New Meadowlands Stadium for the 2010 football season, fans will experience a state-of-the-art system that includes more than 40,000 square feet of high resolution LED technology."
"One of the seating bowl's greatest features is the 103 feet by 30 feet video screens that will be embedded into each of the four 'cornerstones' which anchor the stadium," said Jets Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Woody Johnson. "The location and size of these screens were designed to maximize viewing pleasure without compromising the stadium's sightlines."
"Daktronics appreciates the opportunity to be involved with this breakthrough venue," said Jim Morgan, President and CEO of Daktronics. "One of the things that will distinguish the project in addition to its sheer scale is the ability to present unique content on each of 28 large-screen LED video displays located both inside and outside the stadium. Having 28 unique channels of content on large format LED video screens is unparalleled in the industry, and offers a limitless platform for promotions, sponsorships and added fan entertainment, benefitting both teams, the NFL and the New Meadowlands Stadium."
According to Giants Chairman and Executive Vice President Steve Tisch, "This will be the largest, fully integrated, high definition video display system ever installed in a stadium or public assembly facility. In an era of enhanced television and video experience, the video-centric design makes the stadium environment superlative -– the thrill of the live sporting event combined with the convenience of watching the game in your own living room."
The advanced digital display system will allow for both the New York Jets and New York Giants to customize their in-game presentations and their team branding and messages to maximize excitement and entertainment for their fans. Daktronics digital technology also provides flexibility, impact and interactivity for each team's corporate partners.
The Daktronics system will consist of multiple displays inside the seating bowl. Four large primary video displays, each measuring approximately 103 feet wide by 30 feet high, will be prominently positioned at the club level in the four corners of the seating bowl. One 360 degree LED ribbon board, game-in-progress displays, and play clocks will complement the primary video screens providing fans with additional information.
Outside the seating bowl, 20 vertically oriented displays will be mounted back-to-back on 10 pylons around the entrances to the facility. Three sizes of boards will be installed, measuring approximately 20 feet wide by 38 feet high, 20 feet wide by 48 feet high, and 20 feet wide by 54 feet high. Four large marquee displays, measuring approximately 32 feet wide by 18 feet high, will promote events to those passing by the stadium. Smaller ticket window displays will direct and inform ticket buyers.
The primary video screens and pylon displays will utilize Daktronics latest HD-X technology, installed recently for the Kansas City Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks major league ballparks. HD-X technology features ultra-wide viewing angles, increased contrast with deeper blacks and more vivid colors, and world-class video processing for improved image quality.
Site work on the new Meadowlands Stadium began in the spring of 2007. Installation of the first Daktronics displays is scheduled to begin in the late fall of 2008. The future home of the National Football League New York Jets and New York Giants will have seating for 82,500 fans, including more than 200 luxury suites, 9,200 club seats, two club lounges and four restaurants.
About Daktronics
Daktronics, celebrating 40 years in business in 2008, is recognized as the world's leading provider of full-color LED video displays. The company has equipment working in 26 of 31 NFL facilities. Daktronics began manufacturing large screen, full-color, LED video displays in 1997. Since then, over 4,700 large screen, full-color LED displays have been sold and installed in sports, entertainment and commercial facilities around the world. Since 2001, independent market research conducted by iSuppli Corp. lists Daktronics as the world's leading provider of large screen LED video displays.
Daktronics has strong leadership positions in, and is the world's largest supplier of, electronic scoreboards, computer-programmable displays, digital billboards, large screen video displays and control systems. The company excels in the control of large display systems, including those that require integration of multiple complex displays showing real-time information, graphics, animation and video. Daktronics designs, manufactures, markets and services display systems for customers around the world, in sport, commercial and transportation applications.
Call (605) 697-4300 or toll-free (800) 325-8766 in the United States.
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By Jeff Reichert | December 4, 2015
Across the Plains
Dir. Peter Sohn, U.S., Disney/Pixar
Many preteens whose parents brought them to theaters for the 1995 release of Toy Story are likely now contemplating taking children of their own to The Good Dinosaur. It's enough to make one feel old. Pixar, which is now in its second decade of existence, remains amongst the most publicly and critically beloved of entertainment brands, and that persistent, jumping white desk lamp has become one of our culture's longest-running visual signposts to worked-over, carefully made mass entertainment. Regardless of the variances in quality one might locate between say Cars or Monsters University and Wall*E or Inside Out, it's a body of work that hangs tightly, enviably together. Pixar does many things very well, but perhaps nothing better than assembling screenplays and scenarios that can please across the four quadrants of possible audience. Their simple narratives and bold characters are easy enough for children to follow and relate to, yet they handle their material with a certain wry humor and just the right amount of remove to allow parents space to find purchase.
This formula, which perhaps reached its apotheosis earlier this year with Inside Out, has, curiously, been almost totally discarded with The Good Dinosaur. The film has been labeled by some as a straight "kids' film," as if this necessarily was a bad thing, and as though other Pixar films, by dint of their cleverness or world-wisdom, were defiantly something else. There is nothing in it that rivals the emotional complexity compressed into that moment in Ratatouille when critic Anton Ego's bite into a perfectly prepared simple dish sends him back into his childhood, or in the prologue of Up where we chart the course of a perfect love story to its tragic end in just a few moments. There's little witty banter or cultural self-awareness, none of the consumerist critiques we find in Toy Story and Wall*E. Instead, what we find in The Good Dinosaur is a plainspoken, earnestly told tale of family, featuring a guileless young hero and his trusty pet and companion. This is mostly a good thing: if there's one complaint that could be lobbed at Pixar, it's that its tricks are by now too machine-tooled, too expected. In comparison to its hipper brethren, The Good Dinosaur feels like a breath of fresh air. Perhaps it's the addition of a first-time director, Peter Sohn, whose name is a new one, amidst the usual suspects of Andrew Stanton, Brad Bird, John Lasseter, Pete Docter, and Lee Unkrich, though given the studio's collaborative nature, one images a first-time director can only exert so much influence.
The film's appeal doesn't emerge solely in the light of comparison. Most immediately pleasing is The Good Dinosaur's conceit: in the prologue, the asteroid that famously struck Earth and killed off the dinosaurs 65 million years ago is bumped out of orbit, yet, instead of crashing into the blue planet, it misses, allowing the dinosaurs millions of years to evolve. Thus, when we first meet quadruped saurians Poppa (Jeffrey Wright) and Momma (Frances McDormand), they're farmers working the land and waiting for their three eggs to hatch. They're introduced in a wordless sequence tilling the soil with their hard heads and clearing the land by knocking trees down with their tails. The sequence accomplishes some of what one assumes Malick was up to in the oft-mocked dinosaur interaction in The Tree of Life, suggesting that human consciousness is not a unique one, and our values and drives (in Tree towards grace, in Dinosaur towards family and comfort) are not solely our own.
Soon, their three eggs hatch, and the last is the littlest: Arlo (Raymond Ochoa), awkward and spindly from birth into adolescence. While his brother Buck and sister Libby seem fully able to contribute to the farming life, Arlo can barely feed the family's flock of overgrown prehistoric roosters for fear of the creatures. Worried about his hapless, skittish son, Poppa gives Arlo the responsibility of defending their granary and food stores from an unseen critter who's been thieving from them. But when their trap catches a young human, Arlo can't bring himself to crush it with a trunk and it escapes. An irate Poppa gives chase into the dangerous country off the farm, and pushes Arlo to run along, setting up a sudden, tragic death that feels straight out of The Lion King or Bambi.
An elegant fade in after a sharp cut to black reveals a gravesite at the edge of the farm. Arlo, now burdened by the guilt over his father's death, vows not to make the same mistake. When he finds the human boy eating their food again, the young dino gives chase and the two wind up in the nearby river and are washed away. The Good Dinosaur, then, is the tale of Arlo's quest home through unforgiving landscapes. Along the way, our hero will fall a great many times, often from great height, yell more than is probably necessary, and endure a cringe-inducing amount of bodily punishment. It's a violent film in its way, and it's a testament to the creatures' rendering and the present sound design that we feel the hurt along with Arlo. As their travels continue, the human boy ends up saving Arlo time and again, eventually earning the name Spot and his new master's affections.
The Good Dinosaur, like so many animated films, concerns a journey of self-actualization, but it's also a classic prairie western. The central dinosaur family are reptilian cousins to the homesteaders who might have settled in Oklahoma and lived in<|fim_middle|> It's become all too common for Pixar films to cap themselves with cute epilogues—see the five emotions working in tandem at the finale of this year's Inside Out or the revelation of the Anton Ego–funded bistro that concludes Ratatouille. (Setting aside those in-credit "outtakes" and other such gibberish that often spoil a perfectly fine ending by introducing tonal inconstancy.) Arlo returns home, reunites with his family and the movie closes. As a Western, The Good Dinosaur may be more Bonanza than The Searchers, and as a Pixar film, it's certainly not an emotional powerhouse like Up or Inside Out. Yet, in its own way, Sohn's film quietly makes a statement: clean classicism and familiar tropes handled with care and respect can have timeless resonance.
Sweet Motion: Pixar and the Real World By Max Nelson | December 17, 2014
Inside Out By Jeff Reichert | June 19, 2015 | hardscrabble isolation in the mid-nineteenth century. Across the film, characters feature accents that lead toward the cornpone. Midway through his quest, Arlo stumbles across three longhorn ranchers who are, naturally, Tyrannosaurus Rex that gallop upright through the flatlands on their two strong hind legs like centaurs. Plus, it wouldn't be a western without a round of campfire storytelling, and Sohn doesn't disappoint. When Pixar cribs from other films—say Toy Story's evoking of Todd Browning's Freaks or Monsters University's recalling of Animal House—their references are part of a strategy for winning over adults. Sohn, with The Good Dinosaur, isn't making references for children (and, really, at this point, adults) who've likely never seen a John Wayne movie; rather than comment on that canon of films, he's trying to create a new entry in it and introduce a whole new audience to its pleasures.
In the process, he may have created Pixar's most singularly beautiful film. The western has long been a genre noted for its visual, often widescreen grandeur, and here, computer animators have seemingly worked overtime trying to create a landscape that's so photorealistic you could walk through it. The Good Dinosaur may a little too enamored of its own beauty at times: while shots of Arlo trudging with Spot through impossibly vast mountain vistas, endless prairies, and dense forests feel earned and narratively motivated, occasional close-ups of, say, a branch glistening with rain or an intricately rendered forest creature watching the proceedings, feel needlessly show-offy for such a "just the facts, ma'am" production. It's hard to complain much about such ostentations when the same renderers offer up a computer-generated image of rushing water that looks good enough to drink.
The Good Dinosaur could be uncharitably seen as yet another animated film with rote, mechanized focus on the purity of home, the sanctity of family, and the power of finding a love of oneself. But I think there's something behind the decision to place the mostly cartoony dinosaur hero in a landscape so minutely rendered and painterly. In that geography, Arlo's quest comes to feel like something grander. He doesn't just head home, he also learns to love the wonders of nature. He learns to try and fail and to sometimes be lucky enough to make it in a world that isn't always friendly. He learns to risk, and to accept himself as worthy of loyalty from another. If these lessons are part of a familiar narrative arc that finds him coming out from under the long shadow cast by his father, so be it.
The Good Dinosaur nicely doesn't belabor its finale. | 574 |
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Have you ever dreamed of owning a boat?
You're not alone.
Recreational boating is one of the most popular leisure activities in the U.S. In fact, over 87 million U.S. adults participate in recreational boating every year.
If you're looking to set sail for the open water, look no further than a pontoon boat. Today's pontoon boats are perfectly equipped for any type of boating adventure.
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That's enough to hold 12 people.
The 2385 Cascade may not be the fastest pontoon boat. That title belongs to the South Bay 925CR. But it still has some serious pick-up: It can hit a top speed of over 40 mph.
Aqua Patio 250 Express
There are many words used to describe the Aqua Patio 250 Express: sleek, powerful, cool.
This 300 horsepower boat has a 27-foot length to go with its fiberglass seating and creative design. The Aqua Patio benefits from ample seating and a strong engine. It's perfect for younger crowds and water sports aficionados.
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Get ready for a party on the Bennington 25 RSFBA. This large pontoon boat is perfect for hosting a party on the lake.
It's powerful V-6 300 horsepower engine helps it reach a top speed of 43 mph. It's also equipped with a quality interior design and layout for big crowds.
Another plus? It's designed for cruising.
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Colorado XT
Not all pontoon boats are built for crowds. Just look at the Colorado XT.
This 9-foot pontoon boat is built for solo adventures. It has a maximum capacity of 400-pounds.
That's not to say it's unimpressive. This boat is built with an adjustable seat, rod holder, 20 pockets, and a sturdy anchor system. It also | 574 |
O'Malley Peak sits as one of the highest and most prominent peaks in the front range near Anchorage. Getting to the peak is simple. However, getting to some of the climbs can be difficult. The most direct approach to the mountain is to take O'Malley road in Anchorage east<|fim_middle|>. Turn left at another brown sign and head east on Upper Huffman Road. Continue to follow the brown signs for Flattop/Glen Alps. In the winter, this road can be treacherous considering the grade is steep and not maintained by the city for the whole duration. If you can make it up the road, park in the Glen Alps parking lot. From here, get on your bike or slap on your skis and take the access to the Powerline Trail. Once on Powerline trail head toward the mountains and take the first trail cutoff on the left at a post. After crossing the creek bridge, a couple of options exist. You can take the steep trail up to the saddle to access the ballfield, or if the snow conditions don't look good, hike around the front of the ridge and hike up the creek into the ballfield. Of course, these are not the only options for the approach. | toward the mountains. Turn right at the brown sign for Flattop heading south on Hillside Road | 20 |
One of my favorite collecting - and selling - areas is vintage ephemera. I particularly love vintage dog ephemera.
I collect vintage Dachshund ephemera (especially Valentines and Christmas cards) but that is another blog entry - or perhaps a whole separate blog!
I love the cute, often whimsical vintage dog illustrations, of course. But it is also fun to peek into another time and see people with their pets.
My axiom as an eBay seller has always been: if it has a dog, mention the dog. Prominently. In the title and in the description<|fim_middle|> little like a treasure hunt; you never know what goodies you will find!
I certainly hope there are more vintage dogs waiting for me in my ephemera box. | .
I also recommend being as specific as possible -- not just Cute Dog Card, but Cute Poodle Card, or better yet, Cute BLACK STANDARD POODLE Card.
Although I started on line selling vintage children's books (and that will always be my first love), over time I've also come to really enjoy vintage ephemera. I have a big box of it here waiting to be listed (perhaps 400 - 500 pieces). It's a | 95 |
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Newt Gingrich has spent time as a Lutheran, a Baptist and a Roman Catholic.
Newt Gingrich's faith journey: How a thrice-married Catholic became an evangelical darling
Editor's note: This is part of an occasional series of stories looking at the faith of the leading 2012 presidential candidates, including Mitt Romney, Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich. We also profiled the faith journey of Herman Cain before he suspended his campaign.
(CNN) - There's an e-mail war raging among some of the nation's leading evangelicals over whether Newt Gingrich has repented enough for his sins to be president.
One recent skirmish was set off by an open letter urging Gingrich to give a major speech confronting his perceived moral stumbles, including an affair with his third wife, Callista, while married to No. 2.
"You need to make it as clear as you possibly can that you deeply regret your past actions and that you do understand the anguish and suffering they caused others, including your former spouses," Richard Land, public policy chief for the Southern Baptist Convention, wrote.
Land urged Gingrich to make a public promise "that there will be no moral scandals in a Gingrich White House."
Rather than galvanizing the faithful, however, Land's letter provoked an outcry from a handful of evangelical leaders who argued Gingrich has repented enough and deserves forgiveness.
On an e-mail thread among conservative Christian heavyweights, Jerry Falwell Jr. invoked the biblical story of a woman of ill repute who met Jesus at a well. Though the woman had been married five times, Jesus forgave her.
"The woman at the well was fortunate she encountered Jesus that day instead of some of our evangelical brethren," the Liberty University president wrote, in an apparent swipe at Land.
On the same e-mail chain, which CNN obtained from a conservative activist, prominent Atlanta preacher Richard Lee said the nation's evangelicals needed to support Gingrich.
Lee called Gingrich "the only forceful Christian candidate who can at this point be elected and cleanse the White House next November."
The evangelical tussling over Gingrich says a lot about the fractured state of the Republican Party less than a month before the Iowa caucuses officially usher in the 2012 race for the White House.
The sight of influential evangelicals rallying around Gingrich, a Catholic with serious "values" baggage, speaks to the huge political vulnerability of Mitt Romney, who was the perceived GOP front-runner until recent polls put Gingrich at the front of the pack.
Gingrich speaking at the April 2011 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in D.C.
Whether because of Romney's past liberalism on gay rights and abortion or because of his Mormon faith, many of the evangelical Christians who make up the Republican base just don't like him.
They've been looking for an alternative, by turns telling pollsters of their support for Michele Bachmann, then Rick Perry, then Herman Cain. One by one, they've dropped in the polls, or out of the race altogether. Now it's Gingrich's turn in the spotlight.
But the argument over Gingrich's personal life also raises fundamental questions about the candidate himself and his readiness for the nation's highest office.
Just how much has Gingrich changed since his days as a volatile and philandering House speaker? Does he have the character to be president? And, at least for many of the evangelical voters who will dominate the early primaries: Is he a true believer?
Faith by geography
Gingrich has identified with different branches of Christianity that mirror his surroundings at different stages of life.
Born near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, an area settled by the largely Lutheran Pennsylvania Dutch, Gingrich was the son of a Lutheran mom and a Pennsylvania Dutch stepfather who adopted him.
Attending college at Atlanta's Emory University and grad school at Tulane University in New Orleans, Gingrich became a Southern Baptist.
And as a creature of Washington, where Gingrich's wife sings in a Catholic choir and where many prominent conservative Republicans have converted to Catholicism in the last decade, Gingrich joined the Catholic fold in 2009.
"I think that was all part of his pilgrimage," says Ike Reighard, who was Gingrich's pastor in Atlanta for nearly 20 years. "Whatever is the dominant religion in the region he was in, that was his progression... He was always super inquisitive, searching for deeper meaning."
Gingrich's stepdad was an army officer, making for a peripatetic family life that included stretches spent at military bases in Europe and at Fort Benning, Georgia, situated in the heart of the Bible Belt.
Gingrich, who declined interview requests for this story, was raised largely by his maternal grandmother, a devout Lutheran who, he has said, "taught me my most basic lessons about God and Satan."
But Gingrich left his childhood denomination through an immersion baptism at the Saint Charles Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans while at Tulane, where he was pursuing a Ph.D. in European history.
In a pattern that would last a lifetime, studying religion's role in history and politics moved Gingrich to deepen his own faith.
Saint Charles Avenue's pastor, G. Avery Lee, said Gingrich wasn't a member of any church when the two first met.
"He said that in his study of political theory, he noted how much influence the church had had … and asked if I could explain," Lee wrote in a 1994 letter to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, describing his first encounter with Gingrich.
Lee and Gingrich grew close, with the pastor eventually baptizing Gingrich even though his church took "a liberal approach to both theology and sociology."
"It has been suggested by some that in baptizing him, I didn't hold him under long enough," Wrote Lee, who died in 2009, in apparent reference to Gingrich's conservative politics.
But Gingrich was more liberal back then, including on questions of separation of church and state.
"As a college student at Emory when the Supreme Court ruled that prayer was unconstitutional … I didn't notice it," he said in a 2009 interview. "As a graduate student at Tulane I probably would have said it's a good decision."
'I don't think his faith was the driving force'
After Tulane, Gingrich took a job as a history professor outside Atlanta and almost immediately began running for Congress, losing two races in the mid-'70s.
Around that time he joined New Hope Baptist Church, a 100-year old congregation south of Atlanta where Ike Reighard had recently arrived as the senior pastor.
"He had just lost for the second time and he came in and said, 'I need your help,'" says Reighard. "I said, 'What did you want to do in politics?' He said he wanted to be speaker of the House."
Gingrich won his next race for Congress in 1978. That year also marked the birth of the modern Christian Right.
The movement started in opposition to an Internal Revenue Service campaign under then-President Jimmy Carter to crack down on private schools resisting court-ordered desegregation.
Word of the campaign provoked fear and outrage among evangelical schools. Jerry Falwell joined the successful effort to thwart the IRS initiative and founded the Moral Majority the following year, in 1979. The group's focus on fighting abortion and gay rights set the Christian Right agenda for decades to come.
Gingrich, for his part, was not considered part of the new wave of proud Christian Right warriors in Congress, some of whom were swept into power in 1980 on President Ronald Reagan's coattails and enthusiastically blended their religious faith and politics.
For Gingrich, "I don't think faith was the driving force," says Reighard. "He realized that you have to look at issues and they can't always be driven by your personal views and your religious values."
"I heard a lot of times that people say evangelicals are one-issue people, all about abortion," Reighard says. "But that's not true with Gingrich. Education was important for him. Health care was important. The economy was important."
Indeed, when Gingrich launched the Conservative Opportunity Society, an influential House caucus, in 1983, he focused on fiscal issues and practical electoral politics.
And yet Gingrich was an early ally of the budding Christian Right, even if he wasn't a card-carrying member.
Ralph Reed, who would go on to lead the Christian Coalition, remembers watching as a libertarian activist advocating for gay rights and abortion rights challenged Gingrich at an early 1980s College Republicans breakfast.
"Newt pushed back hard," Reed remembers. "It was clearly a position of intellectual conviction. I wasn't yet a committed Christian and I remember finding that pretty remarkable, that Newt didn't try to pacify this guy. He said, 'No, you're wrong.'"
Gingrich speaking at a 1987 news conference.
The future House speaker also stayed active at New Hope Baptist Church, which was quickly growing from sleepy country congregation to suburban Atlanta megachurch, even as he spent most of his time in Washington. When Reighard's wife died during childbirth, Gingrich was on the phone with him while the pastor was still at the hospital.
"He was always there on Sunday mornings," says Reighard, recalling Gingrich's House years. "And the other thing he was always great at doing was town-hall-type meetings and potluck dinners. He was a grassroots person. There's no telling how many of those meals I prayed at."
Christian coalitions
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Though he didn't run for president in 2008, Gingrich went on James Dobson's Focus on the Family radio show to admit the affair to the evangelical icon and a national audience: "There's certainly times when I've fallen short of God's standards."
Gingrich told listeners he'd since turned "to God to receive forgiveness and to receive mercy."
For many evangelicals, the admission and penitent tone struck a chord.
"It all depends on whether Newt has been rewired, in the theological sense of being born again," says David Lane, an influential evangelical activist who is in regular contact with Gingrich.
"I was one of the wildest men who ever lived, loved women, wine and song, and I came to Christ," Lane says. "I'm not perfect, but I read the Bible seven days a week. Is Newt a new man? I think he is. There's something different about him."
One difference is that, for the last two years, Gingrich has been an active Roman Catholic. He has described his conversion as a decade-long process inspired by Callista, who sings with a choir at the country's largest Catholic church, Washington's Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Gingrich has said that years of attending Mass there rubbed off on him, with Pope Benedict XVI's 2008 visit providing the final impetus to conversion.
Gingrich was especially drawn to the church's millennia-long history and intellectualism. Discussing one of his visits to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Gingrich has said, "You stand there and you think, this is where St. Peter was crucified. This is where Paul preached.
"You think to yourself, 2,000 years ago the Apostles set out to create a worldwide movement by witnessing to the historic truth they had experienced," Gingrich said in 2009. "And there it is."
As opposed to being a letdown to evangelical leaders, Gingrich's conversion away from evangelical Christianity was received as something like a born-again experience.
"Prior to that, he was a sloppy Baptist who didn't have a clue about what he believed," says an evangelical activist who is close to Gingrich. "When he converted, he went through Catechism and had to get his faith straight. It took some of the sloppiness out."
But Gingrich still has to convince some religious leaders he has straightened out morally.
In his letter to Gingrich urging a speech about his marital history, the Southern Baptist Convention's Land told Gingrich to emphasize his own religious narrative.
"I know something of your faith journey over the past 20 years," Land wrote. "Do not hesitate to weave that into your speech to the degree that you are comfortable doing so. It will always resonate with evangelical Christians."
If polls are to be believed, the story of Gingrich's journey is resonating already.
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kent b
If you'll cheat on your wife, you'll cheat on your country. He'll cheat on us. He hasn't repented, he'll do it again.
Evangelical ... doesn't mean the same as insane?
Good ole Republicans; always going for the corrupt, ignorant, low IQ, hate/war mongers, fundi christian leaders. Ironic how they at the same time claim to be followers of Christ at the same time they vote for corrupt rich people.
But then, these fundies are the same ones who were Southern Democrats a couple of decades ago, you know...
b4bigbang
Kat, im a fundi Christian and i cant stand Gingrich and i support Obama. Please, easy on the stereotypes!
If you support TRUE Christian values, the Democrats are your best bet. Even if you are anti-abortion, you should vote democrat. Why? Because it will prevent illegal abortions, and there will be a social safety net for children whose parents cant take care of them. Far less women would have abortions if they knew the child would not grow up without a loving, caring, and prosperous environment. Many women would rather abort, even if it means suicide, than bring a child into a horrible life - making something illegal doesn't prevent it. If you want to reduce the reasons for a woman to have an abortion in the first place, vote Democrat.
wyldbyll
The evangelicals support of Gingrich ,
is evidence of their do as I say ,
not as I do philosophy . . . .
Those that preach the loudest ,
rarely practice what they preach ,
and from what I've seen and heard ,
they need the practice . . . .
please see message to Kat....
paintpaintpaint
Holy Crap! Now he's a Catholic? Hasn't it been bad enough for Catholics to hold their heads up over the last few years????? That's it. I'm out. He's evil, and he's wrapping himself in the Flag and carrying the Cross and we're just supposed to say OK? Nope.
Newt Gingrich talks about how God has forgiven him. What did he do to seek forgiveness from his first and second wives? he has presented himself as a true believer but his actions give lie to his words.
No disrespect, as Im a UK guy commenting on US politics – but its really, really bizarre as a foreigner to see your politicians parading their "God credentials" when (like politicians the world over) they are generally a bunch of amoral thieves...
Personally I'd prefer a politician with brains, education and experience over someone's "God credentials" ANY day of the week; and having met my fare share of nice sounding, but stir crazy Christians in my religious youth, I'd pefer my politicians were rational rather than irrational..
I've had quite enough "holy wars" to address some imagined threat (what threat was Iraq -EVER- to the west??)
and even if we want them, its bankrupting our countries....and its only making China richer while we pursue ever more un-winnable wars...
I dont want some nut who sais "God is on our side, I know best" making such sorts of decissions, and with his finger on the button....I want a smart dude with a bunch of smarter knowledgable dudes around him who can see past this years headline to the impact over the next 10 years...
Kennedy, Clinton and [maybe] Bush I had that; do any of the current bunch...???
Who is fighting the real war to make the west great again, stop IPR theft and uncompetative practices from the East and make the west strong; while keeping the big-stick in reserve until you -REALLY- need it...
Who is taking a stance on fair taxation on extreme wealth ("redistributing wealth" was a sham, as even Buffet admitted), reducing government interference, reducing the deficit and giving a level of decent universal healthcare and education...
[I find it laughable that you cant get that even today in the US, and that the US is instead cutting back on decent education – and putting dogma & unions ahead of world class knowledge & manufacturing...).
Do you really want a leader who spends more time babbling on "basic lessons about God and Satan...", rather than someone with a brain...?
Obviously we don't want a real leader. Make room for me over there!
mike from iowa
Hey Matt, I think tat what is happening is that as America's Baby Boomers grow old, their senility and fear of death is expressing itself in their politics. These Baby Boomers destroyed the economy, they over-consumed everything, and now they are going to "take down" the nation with them as they meet their demise. It is really sad what these lamewad Baby Boomers are doing to this land that I love.
Gingrich isnt real.
hawaiiduude
check the picture caption... that's because his first wife was a lutheran, second a baptist and third roman catholic.
IIt is a sign of his weak faith...he's a butterfly christian...which ever direction the wind is blowing.
pete4808
This is not a test of Newt Gingrich but rather a test of ourselves. If the American people are willing enough to accept the absolute low-road of morality, and demand no positive character traits from their leaders, then we're unable to govern ourselves and deserve the facist
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hewes
A FAVORITE AMONG THE LUNATICS !!
I wonder if there is a Tiffanys in Iowa? I can't believe that people think Newt Gingrich is a conservative. The guy was for cap and trade, for the individual health mandate,voted for the department of education,received 1.8 million from Fannie Mae for being an historian??? Disgraced the office of speaker of the house with his tawdry affairs and ethics violations, was for amnesty for illegals, 3 marriages,serial adulterer,career politician and the ultimate Washington Insider and some right wingers think he is the standard bearer for the tea party movement. Unbelievable!
One of the few good things about this GOP race, despite the abysmal slate of candidates, is that it has brought the absurd religious beliefs, that the candidates claim to hold, into greater scrutiny.
But if I had to choose one to vote for, I'd pick Ron Paul over a multi-cheater like Gingrich, or Romney and his magic underwear.
feline 123
How long did his repentence last? Wasn't he romancing current wife #3 while married to no.#2? Would wife #3 be a good First Lady for us? The First Family is supposed to be one we admire, respect, look up to.
Ancient Curse
What do evangelicals consider a "moral scandal"? Are those only involving marriage, or does that include political corruption? We're not thinking about marrying this guy, after all...
corneliusone
I had Charles Swindoll preach a message a few years ago that you can be forgiven but the scars can't go away. If it is not greed, arrogance and selfishness, how on earth would a man with many scars seek to occupy the highest office in the land? I can bet, if Newt ever smell the WH, the whole world will laugh, adultry and fornication will become a ridiculous joke in presidential palaces. Plus of course, his other baggages.
uhhh, I have news for you about the adultery and fornication becoming acceptable in halls of power.
Johnnnn
Gingrich is a seductive, cunning and dangerous politician who after years of practice can now literally "seduce" his undiscerning, mentally challenged Fox addicted audience by appearing, relative to his other peers, intelligent and poised. His record as a hypocrite (prosecuting Clinton while he himself was having as affair and his 2 divorces), a criminal (his 84 ethics accusations; found to have lied and the $300 congressional fine) and his assortment of quasi-lunatic ideas like doing away with child labor laws and attacking Iran make him danger personified. "Beware..... those who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves" – to use a metaphor from the right wing's own handbook (which of course they ignore anyway – like "judge not lest ye be judged", etc.........)."
Ralph 100
I always find it interesting to see how fast Right-wing Christians invoke the "Forgiving God" when they've been caught doing something that they've Repeatedly scolded others for. Newt got redemption from God for all the times he greedily ripped tax payers off, not to mention other outrageous behaviors. Of course, Newt knows as long as he tells Evangelical right wing Christians what they want to hear, all is well. What a phony! And how scary so many people buy into Newt's crap. I believe the rulers of Iran dictate what religion the country will practice. I never want to see religion dictated from the White House.
Well ya, Newt is a phony, but then so are religious people . They pretend to bve good people, but religious people are worse than atheists. Religious people are all phony, they claim to be about love and kindness while in practice they say "let them die". But they believe they have "God" on their side. Religious people are the biggest bunch of hypocrites, and they have teh whole world hostage.
edvhou812
Simple: Talk Radio and their Pastor told them that Gingrich is the man.
J. Redina
Evangelicals have no choice. They certainly can't support a mormon. And they know Perry and the rest are absolute losers.
Victor Sliszak
I disagree. They have a choice between one mormon and several other morons.
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Gingrich, who counted himself an evangelical, expressed keen interest in the coalition's work. But he seemed to be operating less as a pious Christian, and more as a strategist looking for ways the GOP could win the House of Representatives.
"We didn't get into theological conversations that much," says Patrick Gartland, executive director of the Georgia Christian Coalition in the early 1990s. "I was a grassroots numbers person. I loved the intricacies of grassroots, and he did, too, and he understood it."
Unlike the Moral Majority in the 1980s, which was made up of pastors like Falwell, the Christian Coalition sought to mainstream the Christian Right by bringing in laypeople. The group's local chapters were led by Christian business leaders, teachers and retirees, as opposed to pastors.
And Christian Coalition envisioned a big-tent religious conservatism that was as much about lowering taxes as it was about banning abortion.
For the broad-minded Gingrich, that vision was a perfect fit – especially after the Christian Coalition helped usher in the 1994 Republican Revolution, which put the House in GOP hands for the first time in 40 years.
The takeover catapulted Gingrich to speaker of the House, making him the country's most powerful Republican. He vowed to pay attention to conservative Christians from his first day on the job, seeking to assuage evangelical activists who felt ignored by the Reagan administration after they'd worked hard for Reagan's political campaigns.
"There was this dissatisfaction among evangelical leaders about [Reagan], and Newt said to me, 'I'm not going to let that happen.'"
Best remembered for working with President Bill Clinton on fiscally focused deals like welfare reform and balancing the budget - and fiscal fights that led to a government shutdown - Gingrich also checked off major items on religious conservatives' wish lists.
He brought a proposed constitutional amendment to allow school prayer up for a House vote. He presided over the adoption of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act – the first abortion restriction since Roe v. Wade – and the Defense of Marriage Act, which forbids the federal government from recognizing gay marriage.
Speaker-elect Gingrich with then-wife Marianne and his mother Kathleen at a January 1995 Washington church service.
Yet some evangelical leaders who knew Gingrich fretted over his personal life. The hard-charging speaker displayed braggadocio and rough edges even to political allies and didn't talk much about his own faith.
"There were a lot of conservative Christian leaders who really loved Newt but felt like he hadn't really turned his life over to God," says Reed.
Many of those leaders went nuclear over rumors about Gingrich's 1998 affair with a young House aide named Callista Bisek, while he was married to his second wife, Marianne.
Theose rumors "would break my heart," says Reighard, who counseled Gingrich and Marianne in the 1990s. "I always believed that Newt could be one of the great leaders in our country, an American version of Winston Churchill."
Reborn a Catholic
More than a decade later, Gingrich is back in many evangelicals' good graces, with polls showing him way out in front of Romney among evangelicals in Iowa, who accounted for 60% of caucus-goers four years ago.
What explains the turnaround?
One big factor is Gingrich's self-described faith awakening since leaving Congress in 1998. A personal turning point was 2002, when a court ruling struck down the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools because of its "Under God" clause.
"That was the last straw," Gingrich said in a 2009 interview with U.S. News & World Report. "And I said it's time to challenge head-on secular domination in the West."
Just as studying political history had led a 20-something Gingrich to the Saint Charles Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, political developments like the Pledge ruling and other perceived attacks on religion sparked a round of soul-searching.
Though it was later struck down by the Supreme Court, the ruling led Gingrich to publish "Rediscovering God in America," a faith-based walking tour of Washington's key buildings and monuments.
For those close to him, the 2006 book reflected what Gingrich had been preaching for more than a decade: that religion played a key role in the nation's founding.
"In the '90s, he talked about this idea that power comes from God to the individual and is loaned to the state," says Rick Tyler, Gingrich's former spokesman. "Before that, the European model was that power came from God to the king, and [Gingrich] used to explain why that was corrupt and how Thomas Jefferson turned it on his head."
By increasing his public attack on the secular "media-academic-legal elite" and promoting his God-infused take on American history, Gingrich was branded a culture warrior during the last decade, gaining appeal among conservative evangelicals.
Gingrich continued the courtship by regularly appearing before audiences of hundreds of evangelical pastors to talk about God, history and politics.
Gingrich delivers the Liberty University commencement address in 2007 following Jerry Falwell
"There's no question there's been an evolution in his thinking and speaking and writing on America's religious heritage, which has become a much bigger part of his lexicon," says Reed, who leads the Faith and Freedom Coalition and is not endorsing any presidential candidates.
"He's clearly found his voice on social issues, and less than 30 days from the Iowa caucuses the timing couldn't be better."
Gingrich further strengthened ties to grassroots evangelicals in 2009, launching a group aimed at bringing together religious and economic conservatives.
The organization, Renewing American Leadership, poured $150,000 into a successful Iowa campaign to unseat judges who had legalized gay marriage in the state. Many of the Iowa activists who led that 2010 campaign are now bullish on Gingrich.
Admitting to an affair also helped.
At a closed-door meeting with the nation's top Christian Right leaders ahead of the 2008 election, Gingrich was asked about reports he'd been having an affair while leading the impeachment drive against Clinton after the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
The former speaker owned up to the affair and said it marked one the most shameful periods of his life, a time in which he was "alienated from God," according to a participant at the meeting who spoke on condition of anonymity | 1,348 |
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Portuguese Route
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a historic town that takes you back in time
Tui is the gateway to the Portuguese Route.
Tui, life in the slow lane
Tui is a historic town that takes you back in time and transmits peace.
Whether you are a traveller hoping to spend a few days calmly discovering a unique cultural and natural heritage, or if you are a pilgrim who wants to make a longer stop than usual on the trail, this is your destination.
Located in an extraordinary cultural landscape—the border formed by the River Miño—Tui has the character of a stately city, and not for nothing was it the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Galicia. It is the second largest historical city in Galicia, surpassed only by the historic centre of Santiago, so to explore it we suggest a good walk that will not leave you indifferent.
One way to get to know the city is via the iBeaken platform: it is very simple, just click on turismotui.mobi or take a stroll along the cobbled streets, as they will guide you through centuries of history.
Anyway, we will offer you a selection, so when you come you will already be familiar with some places!
Visit to the historic city
Porta da Pía
It is the main access route to the historic centre.
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It was one of the four main gateways of the medieval city and the only one that retains part of its structure, both the hinges and guide rails of the grating and the base of the tower that protected it.
Santa Maria Cathedral
A must-visit.
Spend a little time exploring all its corners, such as the chapels, the choir, altarpieces, cloister or the gardens that offer stunning views of the site.
The cathedral is of Suebi origin, and the bishop's house was built in the 6th century. At the end of the 11th century, work began, based on the model of Santiago de Compostela, to build a pilgrimage church. Its style is predominantly Romanesque, projected as a fortress and a symbol of the religious and state power of bishops over the city.
In the 12th century, the vaults and the main door of Gothic style were made, and it was consecrated in 1225. Over the centuries, new elements were added, such as the Gothic cloister (the largest medieval cloister in Galicia), the Tower of San Andrés in 1419, or the Tower of Santa Catalina in 1485.
Convent of the Poor Clares, "As Encerradas"
It dates from the 15th century.
The current monastic ensemble was created thanks to donations by the bishops of Tui in the 1<|fim_middle|> name to the town since Roman times. You go along the Rúa Real, to cross another bridge, a medieval one with great charm spanning the River Bermaña. The Chapel of San Roque.
Time for a break! And also time to bathe; after a long day of walking, there's nothing like taking a dip in the waters of its spas.
Caldas de Reis- Padrón
The trail continues along the national road N-550, before once again taking a beautiful route, ascending until reaching Santa María de Carracedo to pass through Casalderrique and Casal de Eirixo. You won't take long to reach the town of Valga. The town of O Pino makes way for the Monte Castelo, deep forests flanked by the waters of the River Valga and dotted with old mills. The next places of this stage are Cimadevila, the bridge over the River Fontenlo, Cedelo and Condide.
From the scenic viewpoint at Pino Manso, you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the valley of the River Ulla. The route now travels through the oldest neighbourhood of the town of Pontecesures. After, you will cross the Roman bridge over the River Ulla that separates the provinces of Pontevedra and A Coruña. This marks the start of the municipality of Padrón, cradle of the Jacobean tradition, and a beautiful town full of sights.
You will enter Padrón through the grounds used for fairs and along the Paseo do Espolón. The highlight of the historic centre is the church of Santiago de Padrón, which houses the Pedrón (ancient Roman altar).
Padrón- Santiago de Compostela
This is the last stage of your journey, and it will be an emotional day full of memories. You will even have that strange pilgrim feeling of wanting to see your goal but being sad that the journey is over.
You leave Padrón crossing the River Sar to get to Iria Flavia. Now one of the parishes of Padrón, it was once a Roman city before becoming an episcopal see, until the 6th century.
The trail passes through the Camilo José Cela Foundation, crosses the national road N-550. It then crosses the Sar valley, which shelters traditional villages such as Pousa, Souto, Rueiro, Cambelas or Anteportas, until reaching the sanctuary of A Escravitude. Time to go down to Angueira de Suso. We cross O Faramello and arrive at the Teo Hostel.
After passing Rúa de Francos and continuing through Osebe, you will reach O Milladoiro, where the first pilgrims "humbled themselves" or went down on their knees when they first saw the cathedral.
Here you have two options: either follow A Choupana (next to the hospital), Santa Marta chapel and Rúa Rosalía de Castro, or go through the historic quarter of Conxo. Both converge in the Praza de Vigo. The route enters the historic centre through Porta Faxeira and the Rúa do Franco. The traditional pilgrim entrance to the cathedral from the Portuguese Route is through the impressive Praza das Praterías. You are in Santiago! Now you can hug the apostle, surely it will be the hug of your lifetime!
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Chapel of San Telmo
Fray Pedro González, later known as San Telmo and patron of Tui…
Fray Pedro González, later known as San Telmo and patron of Tui, preached here in 1246. The house where he stayed and died became a place of worship, and in 1767 it was rehabilitated. In 1803, the work was completed with a crypt where the remains of the former house are preserved.
Casa da Vara
We challenge you to find the measuring stick in the corner of…
We challenge you to find the measuring stick in the corner of this house. It was a Gothic shop-house where, in addition to the stick, there is a mullioned window on the ground floor that makes it unique.
Casa de Taboado
It is the only one of this kind left in the city...
It is the only one of this kind left in the city; it is a traditional 15th century medieval house that used wooden planks to finish off the façade. A common technique until the 19th century.
Tunel das encerradas (Passageway of the nuns)
One of the historical places you have to visit...
One of the historical places you have to visit, this passageway and its surroundings are the remains of the defence system of the cathedral citadel.
Rúa Entrefornos and the Tripería (tripe mongers)
Behind the cathedral you find this spot...
Behind the cathedral you find this spot, which is one of our favourite places to take photos of.
The carnicería (butchers quarter) was located in Entrefornos, one the most important streets of the city, home, among others, to the only documented Jewish butcher shop in Galicia. Entrefornos leads to the tripería (tripe monger's quarter), dating from pre-Roman and medieval times. It was a trade street where tripe mongers, who used this area for cleaning their ware, were located.
Church of Santo Domingo
This set of buildings dates back to the 13th century...
This set of buildings dates back to the 13th century, when the Dominicans moved to the new location. The highlights of the interior are its Baroque altarpieces: the main one, made by Antonio del Villar in 1744, and on the southern transept, the outstanding altarpiece of Our Lady of the Rosary. The Dominican convent is almost completely preserved, but its cloister disappeared in the 19th century.
It is a church where the region's nobility (Soutomaior, Correa, Valladares, Troncoso de Lira) and also the rich merchants and artisans of the city, were buried.
International bridge
It is possibly one of the most unique bridges known...
It is possibly one of the most unique bridges known—for its history, its aesthetic ironwork structure, for being on a river as spectacular as the Miño, and for joining towns like Tui and Valença while merging two countries in one short stretch.
The bridge was opened in 1886, and considered one of the most important engineering works of its time in Spain. It was the work of the engineer Pelayo Mancebo.
At the lower end of the historic city, there is a wooden promenade...
At the lower end of the historic city, there is a wooden promenade, with areas to rest, beckoning you to take a stroll along the River Miño. Also from here you can see the remains of the old city wall.
The border formed by the Miño is one of the oldest in the world, and was established in the 12th century in response to the political tension between the new kingdom of Portugal and León.
Discover the Jewish heritage
The Jewish community of Tui settled at the highest ...
The Jewish community of Tui settled at the highest part of the city in the area around the synagogue, although Jewish families dispersed in many streets, living side by side with Christians. Thus, several vestiges of Jewish heritage can be found in Tui, such as the remains of the old synagogue, the Casa dos Capeláns (House of the Chaplains), with the faces of Moses and Aaron (first priests of Israel), Torre do Xudeu (the Jew's Tower), Casa da Botica (House of the Apothecary) and the Casa de Salomón (House of Solomon), as well as many other symbols and sights that you will appreciate while walking round Tui.
The historic Portuguese Route
The Portuguese Route you are about to take has great historical importance: for centuries this road has been travelled by thousands of pilgrims who have made their mark, leaving a bit of themselves behind along the pilgrim trail. There were several pilgrimage routes that began in southern Portugal and Lisbon, passing through Coimbra and Porto until reaching Tui.
This route has inherited ancient roads and paths of the Via XIX Braga-Astorga Roman road on its journey through Ponte de Lima, Tui, Pontevedra, Santiago and Lugo.
Jacobean devotion was promoted by kings, nobles and high-ranking clergymen, such as King Sancho II in 1244 or the notable example of the pilgrimage of Doña Isabel of Portugal, the "Holy Queen", who in the 14th century offered her crown before the altar of Santiago and was later buried in Coimbra with a pilgrim's cane. Another example is that of the Portuguese king Manuel I, who undertook a pilgrimage from Lisbon to Santiago in 1502, and ordered, in memory of his stay in Compostela, for a lamp to be kept shining day and night in the Santiago temple.
You are about to experience this trail, and we encourage you to discover its true value.
Where does the route start?
If you set out from Lisbon, you will need about 24 days, making a daily average of 25 kilometres, to complete the 600 kilometres to Santiago. If you start at Porto, you will need about 10 days to travel the 240 kilometres; and if you start in Tui, it will take about 5 or 6 days to travel 117.5 km.
Therefore, you must plan the stages depending on your physical condition, the time you have or even around what you like to do after completing each stage, such as taking enough time to know the place where you spend the night.
Tui-O Porriño
18.7 kilometres
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Many pilgrims wonder where they should start their route in Tui. There are two options: from the Cathedral of Tui to the Cathedral of Santiago or going down to the international bridge and taking the first step right on the border between the two countries. Getting to the river from our hostel is very simple, because all you have to do is walk out of the door for a few metres down to the river and go along the Miño for about 15 minutes to reach the international bridge.
Once you have crossed the bridge, you can go down to the A Fábrica river beach, where pilgrims used to disembark before the bridge was built. Although the road continues along the Avenida de Portugal, we recommend you take this path because by walking along the Miño, you will be following in the footsteps of thousands of pilgrims who passed by in the Middle Ages. Then when you arrive at a modern building, the Centro Interfederado of Tui, you will find the first signpost that indicates Santiago, and you will enter the historic city through the Bispo Maceira and Baixada or Arrabal de Freanxo streets.
The itinerary continues until you reach the cathedral, and keep on going past the Praza do Concello, our Ideas Peregrinas Hostel, the Poor Clares Convent, Tide and Antero Rubín streets. You leave the town behind and pass through San Bartolomé, and then the route continues past the Chapel of the Virxe do Camiño, Paredes de Abaixo and the iconic San Telmo Bridge, known as the Ponte das Febres.
Shortly afterwards, you will reach Orbenlle, and at this point there is an alternative, as the trail becomes a tarmac road that goes through an industrial estate, crossing between warehouses and with heavy traffic. We recommend you take this alternative track, which is only half a kilometre longer. IMPORTANT! When you see a painting of the Portal of Glory next to the giant face of Elías Valiño (who invented the symbol of the arrow on the road), make sure you take the alternative detour 200 metres away along the course of the River Louro.
The itinerary goes through the parish of San Xurxo de Mosende and then crosses a winter pass known as Paso de Botate. After going through several villages, you will reach O Porriño, an industrial town that has several places where you can take a break from the trail, such as the Praza do Concello, work of the architect Palacio, or try the famous tortilla while having a couple of beers with friends in the typical arcades of Galicia. And if you want to discover somewhere a bit different, visit Chicoria Ultramarinos, a shop that is modern but loaded with tradition!
O Porriño-Redondela
After O Porriño, continue along As Angustias and you will have to walk along the national road N-550, so take extreme caution. You will reach the A Rúa, following the cross of St James, and then continue through Os Cabaleiros.
Through Inxertado, with the valley to the east, we ascend slightly to the Chapel of Santiaguiño de Antas, a simple building surrounded by a beautiful carballeira (oak grove). A Roman milestone of the XIX Braga-Astorga Roman road that leads to the town of Redondela. In no time, you will reach Vilar de Infesta, and the legendary site, Chan das Pipas. Saxamonde, Quintela and O Muro lead to Redondela.
In Redondela, you mustn't miss the parish church of Santiago, consecrated by Gelmírez in 1114, the Convent of Vilavella (16th century), the Casa da Torre (16th century) and the railway viaducts (19th century). Cuttlefish are a very typical dish in this town, and if you happen to be there in May, don't miss its gastronomic festival.
Redondela-Pontevedra
We leave Redondela behind to reach Cesantes, with the impressive Ria de Vigo as a backdrop. The estuary encompasses the San Simón and San Antón islands, mussel farms and the cable-stayed Rande Bridge, and in is depths lie the remains of the galleons of the battle of Rande of 1702.
The road continues to the parish of O Viso, and in Soutomaior, you will reach Arcade, passing through the Portas, Lavandeira, Cimadevila, Velero and Barroncas streets, arriving at the historical medieval Ponte Sampaio Bridge, on the River Verdugo.
As you cross the bridge, you enter the municipality of Pontevedra, passing through the town of Ponte Sampaio, continuing along cobbled roads and stretches of the XIX Roman road to then go up Brea Vella da Canicouva. Pontevedra is now approaching, on your pass through Boullosa, Santa Comba de Bértola, the Chapel of Santa Marta, Tomeza, Casal do Río and O Marco. The Rúa Otero Pedrayo and the Glorieta de Compostela lead to the Sanctuary of the Virxe Peregrina, Rúa Soportales, Praza de Teucro and Rúa Real.
You are in Pontevedra! This city will amaze you because it is bursting with life, full of places to visit and with an impressive gastronomic selection.
Pontevedra-Caldas de Reis
You leave Pontevedra behind after passing through the Rúa da Santiña, and crossing the River Lérez over the O Burgo Bridge. You have to skirt the marsh of A Xunqueira de Alba. The route passes between the train track and the River Granda.
The road ascends to Pontecabras and the church and rectory of Santa María de Alba. After passing the Chapel of San Caetano, you will reach the forest of Reirís and Lombo da Maceira.
To get to the municipality of Barro, you must cross the bridge over O Rego do Cárcere, passing through San Mauro and San Mamede da Portela until arriving in Balbón. Two interesting stone crosses can be seen on the route. One of them is next to the Casa de Amonisa, and the other has a sculpture of St James the Pilgrim on its shaft facing north, to Compostela. After the third stone cross, Soutelo, you should pay close attention to the road because you will go past several crossroads, with the national road N-550 and a high-speed road, so be careful for safety reasons and move with haste as the scenery is somewhat spoilt.
You are about to reach Caldas de Reis, you will pass through the beautiful hamlet of Tibo and almost at the entrance to the town you will pass the Church of Santa María.
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Britain's favourite women behaving badly are on top form in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.
Fasionista Patsy and neurotic PR boss Edina, played by Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders, flee to the South of France fearing Eddy has sent model Kate Moss to her death on a drunken night out.
Jennifer, 57, said: "Edina kills Kate Moss. It's her worst nightmare. I think the film's a bit crazy. It's a jolly little romp."
Kate Moss in the Thames (Image: FameFlynet)
Joanna, 70, laughed: "Yes, she kills Kate. Kate was such a sport. She was genuinely excited to be part of it. She had to get drenched wading through the Thames but that's the sort of thing you do as a model.
"She never complained, she knew all her lines. She was warm and funny."
The disastrous duo, get into plenty of the sort of scrapes which made Ab Fab such a TV smash in the 1990s.
Going on the run for Eddy and Patsy also means plenty of of cocktails, handsome men, a bizarre wedding – with Patsy as the groom – and a boat trip which<|fim_middle|> will live up to its name.
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CrimeBREAKING: Several dead and multiple injured as 'man sets famous Japanese anime studio ablaze'Police have arrested a man who allegedly poured suspected gasoline around the anime studio in Kyoto, according to NHK | has all kinds of comic possibilities. There are run-ins with chat show host Graham Norton and models such as Lily Cole, Alexa Chung, Suki Waterhouse, Daisy Lowe, Jourdan Dunn and Lara Stone.
Eddy grabs Graham Norton (Image: 20th Century Fox)
Eddy, queen of outlandlish designer fashion, has a hilarious red carpet confrontation with a catty Stella McCartney who asks: "You're not wearing my clothes, are you?".
And Patsy gets tasered by a flight attendant, played by Aussie actress of the moment Rebel Wilson.
Zapped Pats is unfazed by the shock and says: "Cheers, you don't get that on British Airways".
Patsy and Eddy are back
Rebel, 36, wrote to Saunders for a part and is just one of many famous faces in the comedy caper. Apart from Kate there are 60 guests, including the likes of Jerry Hall, Joan Collins and Mad Men's Jon Hamm.
There's extra pressure on Eddy as she has become a grandmother. Sensible daughter Saffy, played by Julia Sawalha, has a daughter who is apparently "a stroppy teen from her relationship with a Ugandan lover".
Patsy in drag
June Whitfield, 90, is also back as Eddy's sarcastic and light-fingered mum and Jane Horrocks , 52, returns as brainless assistant Bubble.
Meanwhile the show's theme tune, This Wheel's On Fire, has been given a revamp with Kylie Minogue recording a special version.
Actress Joanna Lumley still looks Absolutely Fabulous at the age of 70
Jennifer said of the film: "It's just the ability to stick two fingers up and go, don't care."
And it is that attitude that made Patsy and Eddy's chaotic brand of comedy so popular since they first stumbled on to our TVs in 1992 in the first of five series.
The calamitous couple had Britain in stitches for 12 years but perhaps never more so than in the iconic sketch where Patsy sets fire to Eddy's kitchen in a drunken stupor and wakes up with her face in an ashtray, still smoking a cigarette.
Patsy and Eddy have a cig break
Jennifer attributes their success to the fun they have filming.
She said: "I love hanging out with Joanna and I love being these people. You keep meeting people and they keep enjoying it.
"And it just seemed like well, let's just have a go. Let's see what we can do, as we could have a lot of fun."
Lily Cole, Jourdan Dunn, Suki Waterhouse and Alexa Chung (Image: 20th Century Fox)
So how did this brand of champagne-soaked slapstick become such a pillar of British comedy?
It was initially developed by Jennifer and fellow comedian Dawn French as a French and Saunders sketch.
But the magic of the show about pill-popping PR Eddy and chain-smoking glossy mag editor Patsy, nearly never happened.
Joanna was initially sure she had flunked her audition and almost pulled out to save face.
Thankfully for millions of Ab Fab fans, Joanna was talked around and came up with Patsy's trashy red lipstick and messy blonde beehive look.
She said: "I knew it'd be a huge hit minutes into shooting the first scene in the back of a taxi with Jennifer. No one could stop laughing. We've honestly just laughed our way through the years. We have the most joyous time."
There is a long-standing rumour that real-life PR guru Lynne Franks was the inspiration for Eddy but Jennifer says that 80s girl group Bananarama and their love of partying partly inspired the characters' wild, drunken lifestyle.
Lily and Stella in movie
But fans also have Dawn French to thank for the new movie as Jennifer vowed to pay her £10,000 if she didn't finish it by the end of the year.
She said: "On New Year's Eve it came out."
Jennifer admitted feeling anxious about the film.
She said: "It's like second album syndrome. Once you've had a bit of success, the last thing you want to do is go and make a flop.
"So the biggest fear in me is that it won't be good enough. I'm really nervous about it." But we are confident that Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie | 932 |
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hese schemes are for you people, he added. Gupta gives details of the various schemes launched by centre government for rural people. He spoke at length about the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojna,the Scheme aims to skill rural youth who are poor and provide them with jobs having regular monthly wages or above the minimum wages. hese scheme will benefit more than 55 million poor rural youth who are ready to be skilled by providing sustainable employment. his scheme derives importance from its potential to reduce poverty. He further said that Govt. aunched various schemes Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana, Integrated Rural Development Program, Lucky Grahak Yojana etc. e asked people to become ear and eye of govternment in developmental activites and take part actively as these schemes are for you people, he added. e also asked workers to aware people about various central and state sponsored schemes. He emphasized for making optimum use of services of banks, JKEDI and other agencies for availing the benefits of various Central and State sponsored schemes by the locals. Developmental activites would inspire misled Kashmiri youth to give up terrorism,he | 885 |
The policies that affect us all: are they well-founded?
This question deserves a lot more attention<|fim_middle|>ster says.
'It is the start of the year, so don't ask me how.' | , CAS scholars argue, as social scientists and political philosophers join forces.
What do you do if the outcome of democratic processes violates a group's basic human rights? The tension between democratic processes and a good policy outcome is a central dilemma in the GOODPOL project. The project wants to find out how to combine the two and institutionalize a way to make both work. Photo by Rosemary Ketchum from Pexels
'The tax schemes we have, health priorities, and immigration policies are extremely influential on people's lives', Cathrine Holst says.
The Professor of Sociology argues that we should pay much more attention to what concerns are involved when social scientists make assessments on what policies are good or not.
'These may sound like very abstract issues, but to me they are linked to the most urgent ones', she says, and mentions the Moria camp on Lesbos as an example of peoples' lives being in the hands of decision makers. And COVID-19 measures too. Abortion laws and parental leave. Welfare policies. The list is endless.
The research project that the University of Oslo scholars Holst and Associate Professor of Philosophy Jakob Elster lead at CAS this year is titled What is Good Policy? Political Morality, Feasibility, and Democracy, GOODPOL for short. Elster reveals that the title might be a bit misleading:
'We are not going to come up with answers to what a good policy is. We will rather try to answer: what needs to be in place in order to know what a good policy is?'
To answer this, social scientists and political philosophers join forces. 'As a philosopher I can say what a just society is. Cathrine can describe what the current situation is, and maybe propose measures of how we can improve it; and in turn philosophy can ask if these measures are morally acceptable', Elster says.
Three basic elements of a good policy
In a well-functioning and knowledge-based democracy, experts who do research on various fields can advise those who implement policies. That input should, in theory, be able to yield answers to the question of what good policy is, Elster and Holst argue. However, the project leaders note that those who give advice may fall short of considering all necessary concerns.
'This project is a meeting between two fields. Philosophy too often works with an ideal world, whereas social scientists do not often enough take into account moral issues', a bold Elster says. 'Our questions are relatively huge, and we shouldn't pretend to be able to answer them alone.'
Your questions seem culturally sensitive, or sensitive to people's political stands and values. How universal is your project?
'There may be some general principles of justice, general fundamental moral concerns that may have validity across contexts', Holst begins, pointing out that this question is not a straightforward one.
She lists three elements that need to be in place for a policy to be good. The first one, that a good policy should be morally justifiable, may come into conflict with the second one, namely that a good policy should come into place through democratic processes.
'What do you do if the outcome of democratic processes contradicts basic moral concerns?' Holst asks.
The tension between democratic processes and a good policy outcome is a central dilemma in the GOODPOL project. Sometimes one must make a choice between a democratic process and a good policy, such as if a democratic majority endorses a migration policy that ignores some groups' rights.
'We try to find out how we can combine the two and institutionalize a way to make both work', Holst says.
Is this something that should become better in Norway?
'I have been studying NOUs (Norwegian Official Reports) in the past years, which is one example that I believe should be scrutinised', Holst answers.
NOUs are reports with policy suggestions from expert commissions. Holst argues that the composition of these commissions is a pressing issue that concerns both the outcome of a policy and the sense of democratic participation. Who should take part: researchers, civil society representatives, politicians? Who should lead them and have the extra power to set the agenda? What happens if the public disagrees with the experts' recommendations?
'A criticism is that the technocratic system in Norway is too elite-driven. On the other hand, to include researchers in policy advice may make policies more knowledge-based and evidence-informed', Holst says. Her book on this issue will be released in December.
The third basic element of a good policy is that it needs to work efficiently.
'This is extremely contextually sensitive. A policy that works in one country doesn't necessarily work in another', Holst says.
'There may also be several equally good policies', Elster adds. 'A trivial example is driving on the right or left side of the road. The moral concerns are that people should not die in traffic and that the traffic should be efficient, and the two choices are equally good.'
During the corona pandemic, the same policies are being pursued in different countries with different social, economic and public health effects, Holst says. Different countries can have different policies regarding lock down, and still we see that the effects can turn out quite similarly.
'This is because of many intermediate variables: different cultures, different institutions, and of course different aspects of the pandemic situation.'
Dethroning the "kings of the universe"
At CAS, or as a result of their year at CAS, Jakob Elster and Cathrine Holst aim at making a political philosophy that is 'applicable and sensitive to democratic concerns, and policy assessments that are conceptually adequate and in proper touch with moral requirements'.
How do you make a political philosophy?
'Well, political philosophy is a theory about how a society should be organized, and what a society should do, in order to be just', Elster answers. 'A political philosophy contains a series of principles and arguments for principles for how we should do things.'
He cites Jeremy Waldron, a Professor of Law and Philosophy, who criticizes political philosophers for writing as if they were kings of the universe; they settle the rules for how people should behave.
'In the models of societies often used in political philosophy, we assume that people follow the rules', Elster says. 'But we know that people don't follow the rules all the time.'
Then the question is very different, he explains: what rules should we have, given that people do not follow them?
The empiricism of the social scientists and the higher moral inquiries from the political philosophers complete each other in this CAS project:
'The political philosophy we have to write is for a democracy where lots of people will disagree, and other philosophers will disagree,' El | 1,353 |
As a young and care-free couple, purchasing travel medical insurance wasn't on our radar. However, once we started traveling with kids, we realized we needed to be adequately covered in case of emergency. We purchased our first travel medical plan to cover our family vacation to Mexico. Since then, we have purchased plans from several different companies and have submitted a claim twice. Our first travel illness happened while visiting St. Croix for a month long excursion and our second was on a recent trip to Florida. Each time the claim process was smooth with prompt payment.
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Current ACA insurance plans are required to cover emergency medical even when you are out of network. However, if the facility is not in your provider network, the rates may be much higher than an in-network facility causing you more out of pocket expense. A travel medical plan will reimburse you for charges not covered by your insurance for specific covered medical reasons outlined in your policy.
Non-ACA plans (short-term health insurance or insurance that is not ACA certified) may not cover any out of network costs. Check with your specific plan. If you are traveling outside of your network, it is important to have adequate travel medical coverage.
Your Health Insurance plan may not cover you Internationally. If you are traveling abroad it is important to check with your insurance plan to see what (if any) coverage you have in case of emergencies. Medicare generally does not cover internationally.
Your insurance plan may not cover emergency evacuation. When researching the best travel plan for our upcoming trip to the Cayman Islands, I discovered our employer-sponsored health insurance will cover us for emergency care worldwide. This was great to find out! However, the representative explained our policy did not include emergency evacuation back to the states. They would only pay up to $500 for transportation to the nearest facility. In most cases this is probably ok, however, medical air evacuation can cost $25,000 (or more) which may not be covered by standard health insurance. Emergency evacuation is especially important when traveling to remote areas with poor medical facilities.
Some Travel Insurance plans cover both Travel Medical AND Trip Cancellation. Have piece-of-mind when you book your beach vacation during hurricane season or if you experience an emergency just before your trip. We usually book our beach trips during off season (hurricane season) to save money. Because we know there is a chance of a weather-related cancellation, we always purchase a policy that includes both medical and trip cancellation. Be careful to review covered reasons and policy rules before purchasing.
Tip: Decide which features are most important to your family before purchasing Travel Medical Insurance. For us, we look for plans that include pre-existing conditions, emergency medical evacuation, and standard scuba diving coverage. By standard we mean, non-extreme; recreational diving up to 100 feet with a certified dive master.
Enjoying a hike in St. Croix after recovering from illness.
Just a few days before taking the above picture our "Superman" was struck with a severe ear and sinus infection. A quick trip to the Urgicare got him back to enjoying our vacation. Delaying care due to cost concerns may have resulted in longer downtime.
GeoBlue – We have purchased the GeoBlue Voyager Plan for several international trips because it was a great price for the coverage received and met our requirements. The cost for one week for our entire family was around $70 and included pre-existing coverage, medical evacuation, and scuba diving (with some limitations). We have not submitted claims to GeoBlue, however, they have great reviews from other customers regarding ease of claim processing. GeoBlue also offers long term Expat plans for citizens living abroad. Pros: 24-hour phone/internet support, large provider directory for most destinations, and cost effective. Cons: International travel only, requires a primary health care plan, and does not include anything other than travel medical/medical evacuation. At the time of this post, GeoBlue is rated A+ by the BBB.
Travel Insured International – World Wide Trip Protector Plan. We purchased this plan for our month long trip to St. Croix, USVI. The cost was $288 ($144/adult, one child insured free with each adult policy). This plan covered our list of required features including trip cancellation & interruption, up to $100,000 in accident/medical, and emergency medical evacuation. The pre-existing condition exclusion was waived because we purchased the plan within 21 days of our initial trip payment. The plan also covered Scuba Diving, as long as the divers are certified and diving with a dive master not exceeding 120 feet. Unfortunately, our vacation started out with an immediate trip to the Urgicare. At the Urgicare we found out our primary health insurance covered the visit and prescriptions with our regular copay. After our trip, we submitted the out of pocket costs via email and were reimbursed for our entire out of pocket copay within about two weeks. Pros: Combo medical/trip insurance plan, easy claim submission, one child included with each adult plan. Cons: More expensive, however, provides additional trip and medical coverage. At the time of this post, Travel Insured International is rated A+ by the BBB.
Sick can happen anytime and we've visited an Urgent Care facility more than once while on vacation. Our Allianz claim was easy and we were reimbursed within 2 weeks.
Allianz – Classic Plan with Trip Plus. We purchased this plan for our recent vacation to the Cayman Islands. The Cost was $214 for two weeks of coverage ($107/adult, kids insured free with each adult policy). This plan includes our required features; trip cancellation & interruption, up to $50,000 in accident/medical, and emergency medical evacuation. The price was $44 less than the online quote from Travel Insured International. The policy includes preexisting conditions when purchased within 14 days of the initial trip deposit and covers standard scuba diving with a dive master. Now that we know our primary health insurance will cover emergency visits worldwide, we no longer pay for additional emergency medical coverage; our primary concern is ensuring emergency evacuation coverage. Last year we purchased this plan for our Florida family vacation. During our trip, three of us contracted strep throat. We visited the local Urgicare listed as a preferred provider for our primary insurance. After our trip, we submitted all three copays & medication receipts online and received a check for all out of pocket costs within 2 weeks. In this case, our refund received was more than the original cost of the plan. Pros: Combo medical/trip insurance, easy claim submission, children included with adult plans, medical evacuation up to 1 million dollars, slightly less expensive than the Travel Insured World Wide Plus Plan. Cons: less emergency medical coverage (up to $50,000 versus $100,000 with the Travel Insured comparable plan). At the time of this post, Allianz is rated 9.1/10 on consumersadvocate.org.
Travelex – Travel Select Plan. The Travel Select Plan seems comparable to the plans listed above. It includes trip cancellation & interruption, up to $50,000 in accident/medical, and emergency medical evacuation. When purchased within 21 days of the initial trip deposit the plan also has a pre-existing condition waiver. A recent online quote for two weeks to the Cayman Islands came in at $174 ($87/adult, one child insured free with adult policy). However, this plan excludes coverage for recreational diving. Since that is one of our required features we did purchase this policy. Pros: A little less expensive than comparable plans from other companies. Cons: Lacked one of our required features. However, this plan could be an option for non-scuba diving adventures. At the time of this post, Travelex is rated 9.3/10 on ConsumersAdvocate.org.
World Nomads – Explorer Plan. A recent online quote for two weeks in the Cayman Islands came in at $330 for the entire family. It includes both emergency medical and evacuation and adventure sports such as scuba diving; however, pre-existing conditions are not covered so this plan did not meet our required features for purchase. Pros: Includes trip cancellation & interruption as well as emergency medical up to $100,000 and evacuation up to $500,000. Cons: More expensive than other quoted plans and does not include a pre-existing condition waiver. At the time of this post, World Nomads is rated 9.2/10 on ConsumersAdvocate.org.
Contact your primary insurance in advance to find out what coverage they provide at your specific destination. Pick the best Travel Medical Insurance plan that covers any "gaps" for your particular needs.
Take a list of preferred providers for both your primary insurance (if applicable) and travel medical insurance in case you experience a medical emergency during your trip. Most insurance companies have a "provider finder" tool on their website.
If you have a serious emergency during travel, such as a heart attack, contact the local emergency (911 or equivalent) and go to the closest hospital. As soon as you are stable or when your travel partner has a chance, call both your primary insurance and travel insurance company to notify them of your emergency. In some cases, your travel insurance will arrange for payment up front if needed or direct you to the closest appropriate medical center for further treatment.
If your medical issue is non-urgent (as in the case of our strep throat), take a few minutes to call or look online for your policy's preferred urgent care provider near your location. Most travel insurance companies offer a 24-hour travel medical hotline. They should be able to help you find a covered provider at most destinations.
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This is super helpful, Allison. Thanks for laying out all the plans for comparison sake—I find trip/travel insurance so incredibly hard to navigate. I've never been one<|fim_middle|> positive. I wouldn't travel without it now. | much for buying it but after my dad's recent stroke, I think I'm going to start investing for all of us.
Thanks Kristin! We haven't had to use trip interruption yet, but our experience submitting medical claims has been | 47 |
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Multitudes flock to Red, Hot and Soul plus Austin Book Awards
The flowers. Good heavens, the flowers.
This represents only a fraction of David Kurio's cascading floral arrangements at Red, Hot and Soul for Zach Theatre. Michael Barnes/American-Statesman
David Kurio's cascading floral arrangements filled the eye at every angle during the Red, Hot and Soul gala, staged in the Bobbi Tent at Zach Theatre's South Austin complex. The splashy arrays matched the evening's theme, "Saturday in the Park," an idea hitched to the theater's first full-blown take on Stephen Sondheim, "Sunday in the Park with George," which opens later this month.
Naturally, Artistic Director Dave Steakley opened the dinner/auction with the show's extraordinarily difficult but ultimately gratifying first-act choral finale. The performance — indeed the whole run of the show — was dedicated to Managing Director Elisbeth Challener to salute her 10th anniversary in the job.
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Zach Theatre's youth company performs "I Am Me" from "The Greatest Showman" during Red, Hot and Soul. Michael Barnes/American-Statesman
The performers never rested during the 12 auction-item "scenes." This sizzling entertainment took the place of the musical numbers customarily presented later on the stage of the Topfer Theatre, which was instead dedicated to late-night dancing. The highlight during this tent show was a triumphant version of "I Am Me" from the movie, "The Greatest Showman," from Zach's youth troupe.
While this plan concentrated the joy around the superb Four Seasons Hotel Austin dinner — keep serving that buttery cod! — a dozen is still a lot of auction items and guests began to melt away by No. 9.
This is a crowd you want to keep close by. I'd wager that more of Austin's "top socials" were gathered here than at any other Austin gala this season. I'd name a few, but the list would go on and on.
Jacqué Ayoub and Haley Drobena with a "living Degas" at Red, Hot and Soul for Zach Theatre. Michael Barnes/American-Statesman
AUSTIN BOOK AWARDS
The evening began with a magnificent meal.
Led by Linda Ball and Forrest Preece, a merry band assembled in a private dining room at Fixe, where we feasted on Southern fare and riveting repartee. Discussing arts, books and civics were Annette DiMeo Carlozzi, Dan Bullock, Barbara Chisholm Faires, Robert Faires, Pei-San Brown, Daniel Brown and my husband, Kip Keller.
You absolutely want to be stuck with this lively group on a rainy Austin evening. Luckily, though, the skies cleared and we walked a few short blocks to the stunning new Austin Central Library for the Austin Book Awards ceremony, which benefits the Austin Public Library Foundation. This was my first social outing inside this building's special events space. Tall and wide, it worked well enough for the foundation's understated fundraiser.
MORE LIBRARY: Downtown Austin gains a completely new gathering spot.
Not unlike the First Edition Literary Gala for the Texas Book Festival — but on a much smaller scale — these awards bring to the dais some of the best storytellers around. Speaking at breakneck speed, author Owen Egerton served as an especially witty and energizing emcee. The winners: Elizabeth Crook (Fiction); Varian Johnson (Young Adult Literature); and Nate Blakeslee (Nonfiction). What a group! And they were introduced by literary leaders such as Stephen Harrigan and Tim Staley.
One of the foundation's most effective programs, Badgerdog, encourages young people to write, not just read. We heard two lovely poems from the 2018 Forrest Preece Young Authors Award Honorees, Brandee Benson and Angie Hu.
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Two tip-top Austin parties side-by-side
Not often that two tip-top Austin parties take place atop two downtown buildings. Even less often when those buildings rise side-by-side across a narrow alley.
Luci Johnson, Amiko Kauderer and Capt. Scott Kelly at the Johnson penthouse for Paramount Theatre party. Michael Barnes/American-Statesman
First off was a salute to Capt. Scott Kelly, the retired astronaut who spent a 520 days, 10 hours and 33 minutes in space, including almost a year during one stay on the Space Station. He appeared to be acclimatized to Earth again and introduced me to his fiancé, Amiko Kauderer, a former NASA public affairs officer who helped shape his Twitter presence.
This reception took place at Luci Johnson and Ian Turpin's penthouse in the Norwood Building, which overlooks the Paramount Theatre, where Kelly is to speak tonight about his memoir "The Sky Is Not the Limit: Lessons from a Year in Space."
Johnson was her usual gracious self. Yet introducing Jim Ritts, president and CEO of the Austin Theatre Alliance, she reminded us that she can be among the best public speakers in town, her cadences recalling the finest traditions of American oratory.
Now a little joke on me. Upon meeting Amiko, I was confused. I thought Kelly was married to former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, and that I had met the couple during an Austin party at the Highball. Oh no! That was Scott Kelly's identical twin brother Mark Kelly, another retired astronaut. The pair were part of NASA's twins research. Luckily, I learned this before going to press.
Booth Art Prize Party
There's probably never been a month when Austin produced more major art news stories. Recently, Landmarks unveiled José Parlá's mammoth mural, "Amistad América," at UT's Rowling Hall. On Feb. 10, Pease Park Conservancy officially opens Stickwork sculptor Patrick Dougherty's utterly charming "Yippy Ki Yay" in said park. Feb. 18, in the biggest reveal of all, the Blanton Museum of Art invites the public into late artist Ellsworth Kelly's only designed structure, "Austin," which will inevitably change the way the world sees the city and its art.
Rodney McMillian and Suzanne Booth at the Suzanne Deal Booth Art Prize last dinner at the Contemporary. Michael Barnes/American-Statesman
Meanwhile, the Suzanne Deal Booth Art Prize produced its first visible fruits. Right away, it figured to be one of the biggest such awards in the country with a $100,000 unrestricted purse. The inaugural honor, announced in 2016, went to Rodney McMillian and includes a full exhibition, catalogue and other supporting activity at the Contemporary Austin. So, all told, a $400,000 project.
Last night, the museum previewed the immersive installation, "Against a Civic Death," with a party at its downtown Jones Center. Since I had dropped by the Johnson reception first, I missed seeing McMillian's hard-hitting video on the first floor, but I'll spend an afternoon soon downstairs and upstairs, where the mood is more celebratory and includes the voice of 1972 presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm.
On the rooftop over a three-course dinner, a few hundred guests gathered to lionize McMillian, as well as Booth, who made the transformative gift to endow this prize. Among those front and center were the Contemporary's Louis Grachos, Landmarks' Andrée Bober, Blanton Museum's Simone Wicha, art super-collectors Michael and Jeanne Klein, and civic trailblazers Melba and Ted Whatley.
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Best Austin parties for this weekend in September
The social and arts seasons are revving up quite nicely this weekend.
Sept. 14: Words of Hope for Caritas. JW Marriott.
Sept. 14: Filigree Theatre Gala. Springdale Station.
Ballet Austin's "Romeo and Juliet." Contributed
Sept. 15-17: Ballet Austin's "Romeo and Juliet." Long Center.
Sept. 15: YWCA Fabulous People Party. Spiderhouse.
Sept. 15: El Grito Gala for Buen Samaritano. 7000 Woodhue Dr.
Sept. 15: Hill Country Nights for Hill Country Conservancy. ACL Live.
Kaki King. Contributed
Sept. 16: "Kaki King: The Neck is the Bridge to the Body." Long Center.
Sept. 16: "Diego y Frida: A Smile in the Middle of the Way" opens. Mexic-Arte Museum.
Sept. 16: Trash Makeover Challenge for Texas Campaign for the Environment. Rio Austin.
Sept. 16: Mike Quinn Awards Luncheon for Headliners Foundation. Headliners Club.
Sept. 17: Austin Symphonic Band Fall Concert in the Park. Zilker Park.
Sept. 18: Dover Quartet. UT McCullough Theatre.
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At age 10, the Long Center opens its doors wider
If you lived in Austin during the 1960s and '70s, you called the oddly shaped domed structure on the shores of Town Lake the Municipal Auditorium.
Austin's Municipal Auditorium under construction in 1958 and photographed by Rockdale Works. Contributed by Austin History Center PICA 26945
If you arrived in the 1980s, it was then known as Palmer Auditorium, renamed after late Austin Mayor Lester Palmer. Maybe you referred to it jokingly as the "Green Turtle," or variations on that theme.
If you were around during the 1990s and early 21st century, you'll recall the seemingly Sisyphean efforts to turn that outdated 1959 building into the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Many things were tried; some failed, some succeeded.
And if you were in town March 28-30, 2008, you might have attended one many glorious events staged for the Long Center's grand opening. One could praise right away the handsome and lively Dell Hall, the largest performance space, but also the terrace lined with columns — the result of an engineering challenge — that offered one of the finest views of the city skyline.
The center, home to the city's top symphony, opera, ballet and choral companies, as well as to mid-sized arts groups and touring acts, is back in the spotlight this year. A larger 10th anniversary party is planned for fall 2018, but before that on March 3, the center will blaze with the talents of the Avett Brothers and Asleep at the Wheel for a celebratory concert and after party.
Never one to rest on its laurels, the Long Center staff and trustees have spent the past year reexamining the center's role in the community. It was known in some circles a decade ago primarily as a place of refuge for the larger arts groups who were nudged out of Bass Concert Hall by the University of Texas. Yet even from days when charismatic leaders such as Cliff Redd explained the unbuilt center's future role, it was always intended to be a place of convergence for all of the arts.
It became more than that — and, then again, sometimes less. Despite the absence of a hoped-for café or shop, the center swarmed with unexpected activity year-round, much of that outside. The place itself became the main event, not what was booked on its two indoor stages. And even those performance offerings became increasingly varied, less traditional.
Well, after spending a year with consulting creatives from the ad agency Archer Malmo, the Long Center leaders have in hand a plan to fill the spaces, including the much-loved H-E-B Terrace, with an even wider variety of entertainment.
"The landscape of Austin is changing and so are we," says Cory Baker, president and CEO of the Long Center. "The most immediate changes you'll see are in our programming, wherein we're diversifying in order to set the stage for the next generation of artists."
How that will play itself out remains to be seen. Everyone is aware of the city's need for affordable artistic venues. What it means, however, for the current resident companies of Dell Hall and Rollins Studio Theatre, who often rehearse as well as perform there, remains unclear.
For now, branding upgrades will suffice while the staff tries to free up more dates to mix in fresh forms of shared activity.
UPDATE 1:30 Feb. 28.: We asked Baker to amplify her comments on the changes at the Long Center.
American-Statesman: What exactly do you mean by more diverse entertainment bookings in the future? The examples you use — movies, talks, etc. — are already a part of your line-up and have been for a while.
When we say diversifying programming, we are thinking beyond just adding new genres to the mix. We are focused on diversifying the experience options within the performing arts spectrum and being more intentional about our choices in order to expand our reach and engage new audiences.
We strive to be progressive, relevant and genuinely more reflective of our ever-evolving population. This means working with artists to create unique experiences for Austin – the Avett Brothers playing with Asleep at the Wheel, Bill Murray's critically acclaimed new project – and blurring the lines to surprise our audiences by partnering with b to showcase boundary-breaking opera singer, Joseph Keckler.
We are also expanding the offerings within each genre, for instance, we are proud to present José González and the Boston Pops (coming 2019). Our speaker series goes from world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to iconic photographer Annie Leibovitz.
Family programming is another area where our offerings are as different as the many families that we serve, from seeing the Paw Patrol juggernaut in Dell Hall to enjoying free bubble fun on the lawn for Bubblepalooza and our All Summer Long series of community events. This is part of our current programming, and it shows the intentional choices we will be making for the next 10 years and beyond.
What exactly does this mean for the seven resident companies? Less performance time? Less rehearsal time?
The Long Center is proud to continue to be the home of our resident companies. Our strategy has been to look at the calendar and performance spaces as creatively as possible in close coordination with our partners. An example of this is that the Austin Opera graciously works with us so that we can present on their dark nights. This year, we have already presented many incredible artists … through our willingness to share the space in creative ways.
When it comes to Rollins, the venue was always intended to be a shared community asset — an accessible, affordable and practical performance space for a wide array of local artists to create and present work. With the space crisis in Austin growing and demand on the room increasing, we have challenged ourselves to think proactively about how we can serve an extended range of arts groups in the city and work creatively with our existing partners to find practical solutions that will best serve the arts ecosystem here in Austin
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Lessons Learned: Volunteer response to Abilene's tornado provides guide for future
Abilene volunteers coordinator Mary Cooksey describes lessons learned from Abilene's "unprecedented" response to tornado - and the work yet to do.
Lessons Learned: Volunteer response to Abilene's tornado provides guide for future Abilene volunteers coordinator Mary Cooksey describes lessons learned from Abilene's "unprecedented" response to tornado - and the work yet to do. Check out this story on reporternews.com: https://www.reporternews.com/story/news/2019/06/06/how-volunteers-help-abilene-texas-tornado-victims-mary-cooksey-211-lessons-learned/1220886001/
Brian Bethel, Abilene Reporter-News Published 11:26 a.m. CT June 6, 2019 | Updated 4:40 p.m. CT June 6, 2019
Mary Cooksey, of 2-1-1 Texas, gives instructions to volunteers who gathered Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church (background) to begin post-tornado relief efforts. (Photo: Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News)
The volunteer response to the EF-2 tornado that ripped through part of Abilene in mid-May was "unprecedented" in the experience of Mary Cooksey, 2-1-1 program director.
"I'm proud to say that organizations on a national level are hearing about how incredibly effective Abilene was in coming together," she said.
And, hopefully, that response will get even better in the future.
"Our hope and dream is that we have a community emergency response team for every neighborhood," Cooksey said. "So when something happens, they have the training and they have the skills and they know their neighbors well enough that they're able to take care of what's going on."
More: Tornado, storm causes major damage in Abilene near Winters Freeway and South 7th
Numbers tell story
According to figures from Big Country Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), 921 people worked more than 3,700 collective hours, contributing more than $95,000 worth of labor to the cleanup effort the first six days after the May 18 weather event.
"We are transitioning from response, that immediate 'get up and get going,' to recovery, which is more of a long-term process," Cooksey said. "It's going to be a little more measured and not so spontaneous and dramatic."
United Way of Abilene and Community Foundation of Abilene the first week announced plans to join forces to serve those directly affected by the tornado. The CFA took the lead in securing and administering funds, while the United Way coordinated relief efforts in the field.
Both organizations are working with the Big Country VOAD to help determine where funds and assistance are needed.
More: United Way, Community Foundation join forces for Abilene tornado relief
Leadership vital
The success of the local effort has been a mixture of leadership from the city and its commitment to coordinate with community services, as well as Abilene's faith community putting out word to others to help, Cooksey said.
"I think it's also another example of how our connectedness has changed so much," she said.
Whereas once coordinating volunteers could be challenging, there now are "so many ways" to get the word out, making response much more swift and efficient, she said.
While the work may not be as "big and obvious" as in the storm's first few days, work continued through the month, Cooksey said.
More: Abilene churches dodge tornado's path; Pioneer Drive becomes relief hub
"We'll continue to have volunteer crews, smaller than what we've had the first few days of the event, but there's still more debris removal that can be done to help get things off of private property to the curb so that the city can pick it up," she said. "There are still volunteers, community people that are working hard that need to have water that comes out to them. So we've got hydration units that are going out."
The next tier of assessment, she said, was to help those who are uninsured.
"We're not waiting on insurance settlements," Cooksey said. "We know we've got to make these people whole again."
Looking to the future, Cooksey said becoming even more organized can make future responses more efficient.
"The next step for us as a community is to loop back with the people that came out to volunteer this time," she said. "One of the things that's on the form that they signed ... was about getting involved with becoming more trained for being a response person for your neighborhood."
In one scenario, for example, once electrical lines are taken offline, chainsaw crews trained within the neighborhood could start clearing obstructions so that emergency vehicles can get in.
"They can start with the recovery the moment it's safe to be outside," Cooksey said.
The planned effort is about "building resilience" in a line that stretches from individuals to family to community, she said.
More: Weather Service: Saturday's tornado in Abilene covered 2.3 miles, was 300 yards wide
Cooksey said such training likely would entail a multi-week course. That effort is nascent, she said, but such a response could be very important in future disasters.
Iris Relief, a group that does such training on an international scale, is among those who are expected to help in coordinating such future training, Cooksey said.
"We've got the resources right here in town, we just need to have people make it a priority," she said, adding that "communities of faith" will likely be a significant component, as well.
"We're still dreaming the dream," she said. "We know where we need to go, we just need to figure out how to get there."
Last days for tornado resource help
The May 18 Abilene tornado recovery center at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church will end services Saturday. It's open from<|fim_middle|> shed behind Dance Discovery Studios in the 3300 block of South Second Street, was blown onto its roof by Saturday's tornado in Abilene. May 20, 2019 Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
The interior of Dance Discovery Studios is full of debris Monday. May 20, 2019 Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
Members of Texas Baptist Men, including women, pray with a family residing on South Second Street on Monday. The group had helped clear debris is the area. May 20, 2019 Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
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The Abilene Resource and Recovery Center is winding up its operation. Saturday is the Center's last day.
On Friday and Saturday, the entrance to the Recovery Center will be located at the corner of South 7th Street and Buccaneer Drive. Signage will direct individuals to the new location.
Residents affected by the tornado who need assistance from community partners should report as soon as possible to ensure can readily can access services, according to a City of Abilene news release.
Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Arrow Ford will provide rides at no charge to the Recovery Center for families affected by the tornado. Call Arrow Ford at 325-692-9500 to arrange transportation.
The Texas Department of Insurance will have a representative present Thursday for affected residents who have questions or concerns related to their insurance claims.
On Thursday, TXU Energy and United Way of Abilene was to distribute 150 fans at the Recovery Center to families affected by the tornado.
Fans are a key way to manage utility costs and temperatures rise and humidity is above average for our area.
Those initially affected by the tornado but who now have no need for further assistance should contact the local Abilene United Way 2-1-1 Center by dialing "211."
It is important to let 2-1-1 know that you do not anticipate requiring any additional assistance at your address, the news release stated.
Saturday tornado and storm damage scenes in Abilene
A ceiling fan is exposed to the sky after the roof of the home belonging to Dyess airman Francois Meyer was blown off Saturday May 18, 2019. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
A mattress is caught in a tree off Alameda Rd. after Saturday's early-morning storm May 18, 2019. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
Wesley Mantooth stands in the doorway of his father Robert's home after Saturday's early-morning storm May 18, 2019. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
A U-Haul moving van passes another U-Haul trailer resting in the grass along the Winters Freeway Saturday May 18, 2019. An early-morning storm lifted another trailer from the rental facility, carried it over the freeway, and dropped it beside a nursing home about a quarter-mile away. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
Bricks are piled on the ground where they fell from the rear wall at Willow Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center after Saturday's storm May 18, 2019. The residents of the nursing home were evacuated to another facility and none were injured during the storm. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
A plywood board is caught in a tree along S. 6th St. after Saturday's storm May 18, 2019. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
Roofing debris is strewn between storage buildings between Clack St. and Alameda Rd. after a storm damaged structures in the area Saturday May 18, 2019. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
On Alameda Rd., a children's slide rests atop a home with windows broken after Saturday's storm May 18, 2019. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
Residents of the 4800 block of S. 7th St. stand outside their homes after Saturday's early-morning storm May 18, 2019. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
Utility workers repair lines behind Willow Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center after Saturday's storm May 18, 2019. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
The bedroom Saturday where Brittany Law rescued her ten-year-old daughter Brynne after her window was smashed by the early-morning storm May 18, 2019. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
Shannon Mantooth walks across a makeshift bridge outside of her father-in-law's home on S. 6th St. in Abilene Saturday May 18, 2019. Robert Mantooth's home was one of several in the surrounding 4800 block damaged by storms earlier that morning. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
A portable building at Reagan Elementary School is collapsed in after Saturday's early-morning storm May 18, 2019. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
Dolls lay in the wet grass after being blown out of a home on Alameda Rd. during Saturday morning's storm May 18, 2019. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
The roof at Big Tex Trailers was peeled back Saturday by an early morning storm May 18, 2019. Workers also said some inventory was damaged. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
People from the Willow Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center carry food from the rear of the facility which suffered major damage during Saturday morning's storm May 18, 2019. The 62 residents of the nursing home were moved to another facility. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
An Abilene police officer directs traffic at South Seventh Street and Danville Drive Saturday May 18, 2019. Behind him, a U-Haul trailer rests on its side beside Willow Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center. The trailer had been picked up and thrown about a quarter-mile from a rental facility on the other side of the Winters Freeway by strong winds early that morning. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
Wesley Mantooth lifts a wooden chair out a window of his father Robert's home at 4810 S. 6th St. in Abilene Saturday May 18, 2019. Many residents called it a tornado that struck in the early morning hours. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
Amanda Crisp rests her head on the shoulder of her husband Julius as they look up at a mattress hanging in the tree over their home at 825 Alameda Rd Saturday May 18, 2019. Destructive winds wreaked havoc across west Abilene in the early morning hours. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
Letter carrier James Hurtado resets a small American flag into a tree stump while delivering the mail Saturday May 18, 2019 on S. 6th St. in Abilene. Strong winds decimated the area in the early morning hours. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
Fellow Airmen from Dyess Air Force Base collect the items of Francois Meyer after Saturday's storm blew the roof off his home and several others in the 4800 block of South Sixth Streeet in Abilene May 18, 2019. Meyer is currently deployed, so his buddies came to rescue his things while he is gone. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
Debris from Saturday morning's storm in Abilene. May 18 2019 Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
A tipped U-Haul truck from Saturday morning's storm in Abilene. May 18 2019 Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
Debris litters the area around Furniture Row following a storm on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
Debris damaged vehicles at the Williams Group Auto lot on South Clack Street during Saturday morning's storm in Abilene. May 18 2019 Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
A large tree knocked over by strong winds Saturday morning carried a power pole with it on Don Juan Street in west Abilene. May 18 2019 Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
High winds knocked out a window and toppled a tree onto vehicles parked in a driveway on South San Jose Street in Abilene. May 18 2019 Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
An unoccupied home on Don Juan Street across from Westgate Church of Christ had a back yard covering torn free by strong winds Saturday morning. The roof was damaged and trees in the front yard felled. May 18 2019 Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
A power pole leans and lines are near street level after Saturday morning's storm in west Abilene. There was considerable damage to homes and businesses in the area. May 18 2019 Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
A portion of home, perhaps a carport, collapses during Saturday morning's storm in west Abilene. May 18 2019 Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
A home in the 300 block of Hawthorne Street lost its roof and sustained other damage during Saturday morning's storm in west Abilene. May 18 2019 Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
Debris is scattered on the lawn of a home in the 300 block of Hawthorne Street after Saturday morning's storm in west Abilene. May 18 2019 Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
A house on Don Juan Street damaged by a storm on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Greg Jaklewicz/Reporter-News
There is significant tree damage evident at South Seventh and South Danville Streets on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Timothy Chipp
A panoramic photo of a portable building at Reagan Elementary that was destroyed by an early-morning storm on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News
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Introducing Le Pavillon, the newest offering from Pure Aroma Cigars.
This inspired creation is the work of Isaias Santana Diaz, the owner and creator of the brand. Le Pavillon is the name given to the new aging room where all our exquisite blends will mature, and where we will pursue our passion. Within Le Pavillon, our experiments will be based on patience, tasting, and the rigorous practice of time-honored cigar aging techniques.
Le Pavillon means "pabellon" in Spanish, which signifies a special room or building. These new cigars that bear this name deliver a soft and mild flavor with hints of nuts and nutmeg, showcasing a perfect draw and an overall sweetness.
With its commitment to quality, Pure Aroma Cigars Inc. has proven a dedication to the art of crafting fine cigars that defines excellence. True artistry requires years to achieve, and comes with assurance that time rewards patience. These cigars regale the master, and all who appreciate quality, with the utmost in sophistication and delicate tobacco flavors.
Introducing Le Pavillon, the newest offering from Pure Aroma Cigars.This inspired creation is the work of Isaias Santana Diaz, the owner and creator of the brand. Le Pavillon is the name given to the new aging room where all our exquisite blends will mature, and where we will pursue our passion. Within Le Pavillon, our experiments will be based on patience, tasting, and the rigorous practice of...Introducing Le Pavillon, the newest offering from Pure Aroma Cigars . This inspired creation is the work of Isaias Santana Diaz, the owner and creator of the brand.<|fim_middle|>. True artistry requires years to achieve, and comes with assurance that time rewards patience. These cigars regale the master, and all who appreciate quality, with the utmost in sophistication and delicate tobacco flavors. | Le Pavillon is the name given to the new aging room where all our exquisite blends will mature, and where we will pursue our passion. Within Le Pavillon, our experiments will be based on patience, tasting, and the rigorous practice of time-honored cigar aging techniques.Le Pavillon means "pabellon" in Spanish, which signifies a special room or building. These new cigars that bear this name deliver a soft and mild flavor with hints of nuts and nutmeg, showcasing a perfect draw and an overall sweetness.With its commitment to quality, Pure Aroma Cigars Inc. has proven a dedication to the art of crafting fine cigars that defines excellence | 133 |
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There were two shows on this night, with guest performers including Freddie And The Dreamers, Sounds Incorporated, Elkie Brooks, The Yardbirds, Michael Haslam, The Mike Cotton Sound and Ray Fell. The compère was Jimmy Savile.
The Beatles appeared in two sketches, one with Freddie Garrity of Freddie And The Dreamers, and another with Jimmy Savile. They closed the shows with an 11-song set: 'Twist And Shout', 'I'm A Loser', 'Baby's In Black', 'Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby', 'Can't Buy Me Love', 'Honey Don't', 'I Feel Fine', 'She's A Woman', 'A Hard Day's Night', 'Rock And Roll Music' and 'Long Tall Sally'.
2017: Beatles poster artist Tony Booth dies
2016: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr pay tribute to David Bowie
1968: Recording: Wonderwall Music by George Harrison
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Hegel H120
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Trevor Butler
Readers may recall that I wrote enthusiastically about Hegel's entry-level Röst integrated amplifier/DAC back in 2017 and was very excited when an upgraded replacement was announced late last year. The Hegel H120 is born and, to all intents and purposes, looks almost identical to the Röst which I have continued to use with great satisfaction.
For those who missed the original review, we have a Norwegian-designed package that is relatively affordable and yet highly competent. It offers a significant step-up in terms of performance over lesser models and yet costs only slightly more. Assembled in the Far East to reduce overheads, significant parts of the design are based on the larger Hegel models – notably the digital section which is the major difference over its predecessor, with improved networking and embedded Roon compatibility, as well as Spotify Connect. In essence we have the analogue section from the trusty Röst and the digital part from the mighty H190 which has become a personal reference product and my everyday amplifier/DAC.
The H120 has ample digital and analogue inputs alongside Apple Airplay, Spotify Connect, IP Control, Control 4 and UPnP streaming built-in, as standard. Connect a pair of speakers and there's a ready-made music system in one box. We are promised even more, which will be offered at no extra cost and be easily updated via software download when the time comes. For those who wish to integrate the unit into a home theatre system, or with Bluetooth or Sonos, all inputs are configurable for volume bypass. The DAC supports three sampling rates via USB (44.1, 48 and 96kHz) whereas via UPnP it supports PCM up to 24-bit at 192kHz. It will replay files with other sampling rates, cunningly re-sampling them before decoding.
At its heart, alongside the high-resolution DAC, the H120 uses Hegel's SoundEngine2 amplifier platform providing an impressively high damping factor (the relationship between an amplifier's output impedance and the loud<|fim_middle|> dynamic capability is substantial. I know, for example, that using using B&W 802D3 there is audibly an enormous difference in handling, dynamics and what we refer to as 'musicality', the overall enjoyment and involvement. Another comparison, using B&W 705S2, produced a very much smaller audible difference.
However, I believe there are other audible differences. Even on easy loads, I experience the greater weight and substance in the H190. It is slightly warmer but if I play Barry White on the H190 it sounds weighty and romantic. If I do the same on the H120 it is slightly less so.
But is it worth the extra money? That very much depends on you, your speakers and your budget really. All that said, I ended up with the H190 and use it every day.
HEGEL H90 VS H120
Permalink On Fri, 19/02/2021 - 1:42pm
Hi i currently have a discontinued H90 that i managed to buy for £950 , i have been offered £1040 for a trade in value and im considering the H120 to go with my ls50's meta's do you think this would be a good option?
I did listen to a H190 but felt the extra cost was too much and a bit of a waste for the type of speakers im using
By Harry Critchley
Permalink On Sat, 20/02/2021 - 10:05am
Edit* I had actually have been offered £1060 for my H90 making it £1140 to pay towards a new H120.
Hegel upgrade
That looks like a very cost effective upgrade to us.
By The Ear Admin
H120 power rating
Permalink On Sat, 20/02/2021 - 4:11pm
Have you seen any lab reports on the actual power rating on the H120? I know some manufacturers are quite consecutive when it comes the this subject.
Hifi news tested the H90 to 73wpc and the H190 around 175wpc but i haven't seen anything on the H120 and wondered if it would have a slightly higher rating than originally stated?
Permalink On Tue, 23/02/2021 - 11:19am
We don't measure power output, or anything else, so can't tell you what the exact output of the H120 is but the chances are high that it will be a little higher than in the specs. Ultimately power ratings are about as informative as the engine size on a car, they give you some idea of what it might drive/sound like but not a lot. | speaker load) in excess of 2,000, along with extremely low distortion levels. The circuit works rather like noise-cancelling headphones: comparing the amplifier's output with the input signal, detecting the distortion and sending this in reverse-phase to the output to cancel it. The technology has been refined over some 30 years from designer Bent Holter's initial concept and the evolution comes from an investment of millions of dollars.
Internally, the over-sized toroidal transformer and its smaller sibling stand out and have been implemented to create a more dynamic sound, allowing the unit to be used with larger loudspeakers which can have quite challenging loads. The larger transformer has separate secondary windings for each channel, feeding independent rectifier blocks and filter capacitors. As is usual with Hegel designs, we have two power supplies: one for the current output stage, another for the input and voltage-gain stage to avoid high current demands in the output affecting the sensitive input and gain sections. Externally, the fascia remains dominated by an OLED screen to display source, volume and details such as sampling rate. The otherwise minimalist, three-footed casing houses a source select knob and volume control along with a full fat headphone socket.
The supplied remote control is one of the best in its class, feeling satisfyingly solid in use and affording all the playback adjustment one needs including control of a computer attached to the amp's USB socket. There's the ability to alter volume, mute, cycle through sources and operate Hegel's DACs and CD players. Power output is quoted at 2 x 75W of Class A/B into 8W, a quite believable figure, that has enough grip to cope with a minimum load of just 2W. For those wanting more than the inbuilt streaming capabilities, there are three optical and one coaxial digital inputs as well as USB and network connections, although only Ethernet and no inbuilt wi-fi; these alongside two unbalanced and a single ended analogue input. Usefully, there is a variable line output allowing connection of a power amp or monoblocks to use the '120 as a preamplifier.
A new power stand-by mode has been incorporated, allowing the '120 to be woken up over LAN by Airplay or Spotify – an extremely useful addition. Meanwhile, Hegel's proprietary DualAmp technology is described as separating the current-gain stage and voltage-gain stages which are often combined. Instead, separate circuitry is used for each to reduce distortion and improve dynamic range. Sonically this would seem to be so. Meanwhile, DualPower circuitry supplies the output stage with a different power feed from that of the input and voltage-gain stages, again for improved distortion and dynamic range figures. Another Hegel 'special' is SynchroDAC technology, designed to use true balanced signal processing to preserve dynamic range and low distortion, also lowering jitter and conversion errors to "allow the most faithful digital-to-analogue conversion possible". Certainly a lot of careful thought has gone into each stage of Hegel's circuitry (and marketing – Ed).
Hegel anticipate the use of a myriad third-party apps, such as mConnect, for network streaming of locally-stored music files using either an Android or iOS device. Alternatively, users can couple a media server such as Innuos to stream directly via USB which adds music streaming services such as Tidal and Qobuz as well as internet radio to the system.
I had become used to the Röst's constantly crisp, clean and dynamic sound from a variety of sources and driving no-end of speakers as they passed though the listening room. The dynamics were believable, the bass deep and, more importantly, well-controlled to transport the listener to the recording venue.
Initially connecting my 'old school' BBC-style Harbeth monitors I was eager to couple the H120 to the hefty new AE509floorstanders from Acoustic Energy which had just arrived. Wow, can they shift some air and the Hegel amp proved a great driver for these larger-than-life transducers.
Dabbling with Spotify for the purpose of review, all went well although I was happy to be back in more familiar territory with Apple AirPlay which worked perfectly as I whiled away an evening streaming some of my favourite tracks from Apple Music and Tidal.
Hegel have included UPnP/DLNA playback and I was soon streaming tunes from my MacBook Air using the Audirvana music-player over my local network. I enjoy live concerts and soon had a satellite receiver connected to one of the H120's optical inputs and was transported (metaphorically, at least) to several venues including London's Wigmore Hall for a BBC Radio 3 lunchtime concert which provided a good test of the DAC section. Needless to say, it passed with flying colours. Dynamic range was superb and I was delighted by the quantity of micro-detail the setup provided.
A final listen via headphones confirmed Hegel's claim that the output has a lower noise floor than with the earlier Röst. While the much more expensive H190 has dedicated HP circuitry, with the H120 it is derived from the speaker output but proved that it is more than a mere 'extra feature'.
Among the highlights of an enjoyable four-week listening audition were some old favourites, new recommendations and live-stream recitals. I began with a succession of Mozart piano sonatas in the highly capable hands of Peter Donohoe (SOMM Recordings) where the wonderfully sonorous performance was conveyed with all its magic, courtesy of the Hegel. The tempo is beautifully maintained and the pianist's sensitivity preserved as he clearly revels in the passages with the most intricate finger work.
Onto choral works and Britten's glorious Noye's Fludde (Decca, ECO, Britten at the piano and the Wandsworth School Boys' Choir), here the composer's boisterous high spirits are not only retained but brought to the listening room in a most convincing and involving manner to produce invigorating listening. It may be a recording from 1961, but is none the poorer for that as the vivid enthusiasm of the performers is truly infectious. The level of detail is staggering, with pinpoint imaging of the various instruments used to represent the 49 different animal species mentioned in the text, from the recorders, bugles, violins and handbells.
During another prolonged listening session I focussed on rock and pop, my foot involuntarily tapping to Paul Simon's 'Graceland' which seems to produce something new with each hearing, and this time was no exception: the warmth and melody oozing from the Hegel's circuitry and bringing a smile to this listener's face.
Album after album, track after track, the H120 excelled in its dynamic capabilities and ability to maintain the tempo: a true success for all 'pace, rhythm and timing' fans. Any fears that dramatic passages (such as in Mahler's Eighth) might end up compressed and harsh were completely unfounded, as transparency was retained to a higher degree than expected by the 75 Watts on tap. Neutrality was also to the fore as speech recordings were handled with aplomb and I had no nasty surprises from my usual test tracks.
Aimed primarily, I hesitate to suggest, at the music lover who uses digital streaming – and rightly so because in this respect the H120 is a winner just as the Röst was – it was in this mode that I enjoyed the product the most for its simplicity of operation. Sonically it passed muster in a variety of configurations including my MacBook Air connected via USB and a satellite receiver through an optical digital connection.
The sheer ability to stream effortlessly using AirPlay makes the H120 a winner for me, let alone the Spotify and Roon ability, and all the other features. My only regret is losing the Röst name in favour of a rather anodyne nomenclature. An initial annoyance that the unit switched itself to standby after a period of 'no signal' was soon resolved via the user settings. Apparently, to comply with dreaded EU regulations, the amplifier has to be supplied like that, but can thankfully be configured to restore user control.
Once again, Hegel has done its magic. The H120 is a significant improvement over the already highly competent Röst design. While on paper there may appear to be cheaper alternatives, as with so much in life here is an example of getting what one pays for and, surely, sonic superiority is what we are seeking. With the Hegel H120 we get it. This is a winner in every respect.
Type: integrated amplifier, DAC and streamer
Power output: 2 x 75 W into 8 Ω
Minimum load: 2 Ω
Analogue Inputs: 1 x balanced (XLR), 2 x unbalanced (RCA)
Digital Inputs: coaxial (RCA), 3 x optical, USB, Network RJ45
Line level Output: unbalanced variable (RCA)
Frequency response: 5 Hz - 100 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100 dB
Crosstalk: Less than -100 dB
Distortion: Less than 0.01% @ 50 W/8 Ω/1 kHz
Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz)
Damping factor: More than 2000 (main power output stage)
Dimensions incl feet. (HxWxD): 100 x 430 x 310mm,
Shipping weight: 12 kg
Warranty: 2 years parts and labour
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Dear Mr Butler,
I would be very interested to know how the Hegel H120 actually compares performance wise to the H190.
Is there a significant amount of difference in their performance do you think, especially to justify spending the extra on the H190?
Ross Davies.
By Ross Davies
Hegel H120 vs H190
Permalink On Mon, 24/08/2020 - 12:32pm
At the end of the day, the differences are mainly subjective ones while technically the big differences are:
- the power output, which is significantly higher with the bigger unit.
- Fixed volume line level output in the H190
- Various minor differences in the layout and pre-amplifier stages between the two designs.
That said, they are sonically very similar. Crucial to this question is what loudspeakers you are using/going to use. If, for example, you have large tower speakers, the difference in | 2,246 |
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MINNEAPOLIS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's goal was to play a better all-around game. He did that and then some.
The Canadian had 20 points, a career-high 20 rebounds and 10 assists in his first triple-double, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.
"Coach had challenged me before the game to fill up the stat sheet more and do more things," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "Because he thought, as well as myself thought, that I was more capable of what I was doing."
The Toronto-born Gilgeous-Alexander came in averaging 23.7 points in his previous 13 games but did much more than score in this one, also matching his career best in assists. He became the youngest player in league history to record at least 20 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in a game.
"He's tough. He's very tough," Minnesota's Andrew Wiggins said. "He's a big guard that can put it on the floor and create for others, and he's a bucket. He can make a bucket when he needs to."
Gilgeous-Alexander is the fourth second-year player in NBA history to register a 20-20 triple-double. He joins Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Oscar Robertson. The only other guard to have a 20-20 triple-double in the last 30 seasons is former Thunder star Russell Westbrook.
That after Gilgeous-Alexander did not record an assist in 35 minutes against the Lakers on Saturday.
"I just felt like we were on our heels a little bit in the previous game against the Lakers," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "That was one of the things that Coach mentioned to us, attacking first. I felt we did that as a group. When you attack as a group, you get more comfortable faster."
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Naz Reid scored 20 off the bench for Minnesota, which was still without Karl-Anthony Towns. Reid has scored in double figures in six of the last eight games. Robert Covington scored 18 points.
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Timberwolves: Towns has missed 14 games with a left knee sprain. He also was battling an illness Monday. ... Forward Jake Layman missed his 25th straight game with a left toe sprain. ... Minnesota had a three-game home win streak snapped.
Thunder big man Mike Muscala, who attended nearby Roseville High School, scored 11 points off the bench. Muscala hit three 3-pointers in 12 minutes of action.
"It was nice to be home, see my house," Muscala said. "See a little bit of snow was kind of nice for a change."
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Wiggins scored 10 points in the first half but was held scoreless in the second half. After shooting 4 for 6 in the first half, he was 0 for 6 in the second half.
"Not too sure," Wiggins said. "I couldn't figure it out."
Thunder: Host Toronto on Wednesday. Oklahoma City won the first meeting between the teams 98-97 in OT on Dec. 29.
Timberwolves: Host Indiana on Wednesday in the first meeting of the teams this season.
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"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" (Matt. 4:4b, NKJV).
So much power, depth, nuance, and meaning emanate from just one word flowing out of God's mouth! This morning I wrote down in my journal four verses that Holy Spirit brought to my attention. I put each one in a different color and underlined the specific phrases that were going deep into my spirit. Then I just sat there in the silence with Him and stared at His words. They were so alive! It felt like an IV from Heaven feeding directly into my being. I stayed there for quite a while, marinating in His communication.
There is something emphatically impactful about isolating and examining one small piece of Scripture. This is why we habitually find solitary verses at the head of devotionals like this one. What an enriching opportunity this provides us for meditation!
I personally receive several different devos in my email every morning. With wonderful frequency, I open them up and the single verse at the top jumps into my heart as I read it. I may or may not read the commentary underneath, but that one verse, in all of its riches, is often enough to set the tone for my entire day. It's different than reading a whole passage of the Bible. There really is something special about taking just one word from God's mouth and allowing it to impart all of its height and depth and length and width into our heart of hearts.
The more intimately that we walk with Daddy, the more He will create in us a natural draw towards savoring everything and anything of meaning and beauty. We will pause frequently to hold onto a hug from one of our loved ones, to drink in the essence of the moment, to capture it in our heart for permanent keeping. This will also become our approach to God's holy Word.
Since Jesus the Word is infinite, every single line that He recorded for us through His Spirit has measureless depths of meaning. I have been reading, studying, and meditating on His logos (written word) since I was nine years old. In my experience, each reading gets richer, and deeper, and fuller, and sweeter.
Today, I want to encourage you to take a deep draught of just one word from the mouth of God. If you read a chapter of the Bible, let Holy Spirit lead you to just one verse from that chapter. When you have gotten to the end of your reading, try writing that one verse down. Give yourself at least five minutes to soak in that single verse. Read it out loud multiple times. Memorize it. You could even write it on a little piece of paper to keep in your pocket all day. This will allow you to purposefully pull it out when you are waiting in line at the store, or have a minute in between activities. In every possible way, ruminate on that Scripture over and over again.
Do you realize that, in this way, you are stewarding His personal message to you? Let it dwell in you richly. Let it continue to stir in you. Let it become part of the very fabric of your being. Holy Spirit has SO MUCH to say to you through that one word from Daddy God's heart!
Do you have any tips or pointers to share, from your own journey with the Bible? I'd love to hear about them in the comments!
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The Mercedes Marathon, which is a Boston Marathon qualifying race, along with the Mercedes Half Marathon and Mercedes Marathon Relay were run on Sunday, following a Saturday schedule that included the Regions Superhero 5K and the Mercedes Kids Marathon.
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From there Dr. Guseman went to University of St. Francis to get her Master's Degree in Education. Continuing her education, Dr. Guseman went on to earn a Master's Degree from Governors State and a Doctorate Degree from Northern Illinois University in Education. With a passion for Biology and teaching, Dr. Guseman started teaching Biology courses at Joliet Central and did so for 6 years before moving to Curriculum Director for Science and Applied Life. Moving up in the education system she stepped into the position of Assistant Superintendent before becoming the Superintendent for the district this past February.
Just one month into her new position as Superintendent a global pandemic hit and changed her job drastically. While discussing the differences between being the assistant Superintendent to Superintendent she cites the pandemic as the biggest change, "The biggest difference is students and teachers are not meeting in person so I had to work with the staff from both schools to create an effective teaching and learning structure. Excitement and joy exploded in Dr. Guseman's voice as she talked about her main goal as Superintendent, "I want to decrease the education gap between students by working with teachers to get every student to realize their full potential and provide the proper resources so they reach their full potential." Throughout her life she was around the Joliet education system because she went to school in the Joliet area and her grandparents held jobs with Joliet Township in the education system. From teaching students to being a Superintendent for the district, Dr. Guseman believes in the education that Joliet Central and Joliet West can provide as she has one son that graduated from Central, another that is currently in his senior year at West, and a daughter that will start at West next year.
Dr. Guseman believes being a teacher in the district will continue to help her in her job as Superintendent, "Being a teacher is essential to my role as Superintendent. I never want to forget being a teacher because it is a difficult job, but it is so rewarding helping. I believe teaching is the most noble profession." As an administrator for high school students she obviously wants to see students succeed and go to college and advises them to use all the tools they can to research colleges. Giving further advice to students looking at colleges she advises, "Students always need to think about what they enjoy doing and that will help with choosing a major and a career that they can be passionate and excited about each day." Dr. Guseman trusts the education that Joliet Central and West can provide and will only improve it through an understanding of what both the teachers and students are going through on a day-to-day basis.
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Last Friday we got to attend the 3rd annual KidzVuz Back 2 School Bash.
Perfect way to end a long week. We got to meet some great brands, try out some yummy foods and drinks and see the KidzVuz new logo.
The KidzVuz new logo, new colors and fun fonts.
We were among the first ones to check out the new logo and we loved it.
The great sponsors that we got to see at the Back 2<|fim_middle|> science related and he was especially excited about checking this booth. This is the perfect app for all kids who love space and science. A great, fun learning tool. Make sure to check out as school begins this September.
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was so much fun, patches that stick onto your clothes or whatever your heart desires without the need of ironing o glueing. Just peel the back and you've got yourself a masterpiece. Miguel loved decorating a tee shirt and I made sure to bring along one of Valentinas tops so I could decorate, we were told by email to bring along something we might want to decorate.
Being turned into a cartoon is always a lot of fun and we also had the chance to get drawn into a cartoon by some very cool and fun artists. Miguel and I got drawn up and I can't wait to hang it up at home.
These were just a few pictures of some of the greta sponsors at the event. So much fun packed into a great space. We loved looking at some great products and learning how we can make a difference.
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Last year, her friends booked a room at Mt. Hood's historic lodge and took Charity snow-shoeing up the mountain.
This year, with Charity in grad school at University of Arizona, the three young women—Brittany, Elisha, and Chylynn—flew to Tucson to be with her.
Charity said she had some anxiety on the anniversary this year, but mostly she was distracted, surrounded by her people, beginning the day with a hike.
The four young women stayed up late each night, talking heart-to-heart through<|fim_middle|>, and what a privilege it is to be part of your daughter's life. I love you, friend.
This is such a sweet recap, tragedy that she has been brave enough to live past and endure life. I didn't realize this story involved a local. My mom knew Charitys parents, Debbie and Woody. We bought an old Ford pickup from them at their house back in probably 2000?
I like your choice of words, Audra: "Brave" and "live." Bravely living describes our young friend. Blessings.
I can't imagine this young woman's pain. I almost lost my husband, Kelly, this November when a woman filled with drugs and alcohol crashed into him at 60 mph. If God hadn't miraculously rescue them both I would be in Charity's place right now. And she has the added heartache of seeing her son and husband go. I praise God for her friends and others who are loving not just with words, but with tangible proof. Thank you for this inspirational story Marlys.
Oh, Beth. Too close for comfort, right? I love how you said this: "…loving not just with words, but with tangible proof." Thank you.
Thank you, Grace. Charity continues to inspire me.
What a beautiful story, what a beautiful truth. Love isn't just about a feeling, it is about giving yourself away to another. I was talking to a couple friends about that very thing last night. Thank you for sharing this story!
You summed this up so well, Desiree: "Love isn't just about a feeling, it is about giving yourself away to another." And the return on our investment is worth so much. Thank you. | a dozen different topics, including their unique friendship that has grown stronger since high school.
Charity's husband, Jayson, used to tell her that home was where she was. They were each other's home.
We are always lost until our heart makes its home inside of someone else. Our lives are unfulfilling if we only let our hearts fill us, instead of filling each other's broken places.
The three high school girlfriends who, last week, flew from Oregon and Northern California to be with Charity, know how to fill broken places.
My friends, Jim & Debbie, furnished an apartment for Charity last year as a young widow and bereft mom, sleeping on an old mattress on the floor, while trying to finish her Physics degree, and get her research published, and write a National Science Foundation grant — all of which she accomplished while dealing with post-traumatic stress symptoms.
They also paid for the truck rental when a couple of us girls helped move Charity from University of Oregon to astrophysics grad school in Arizona.
Text messages flew back and forth. Funds were transferred electronically. And airline tickets were purchased.
It takes a very thoughtful person to send support for the people who are being so supportive of me. I love that.
I've thought about Charity this past week more than normal — knowing how the pain still shadows her, knowing that this second anniversary of the Worst Day Ever was harder than the first.
And I've thought about the ways Charity has reached out to other people, even from her own fractured-heart place.
Most people don't know that she honored her son, Woody, on his birthday by focusing her attention outwardly, purchasing several of his favorite books and asking the bookstore manager to randomly distribute them to children on that day.
She also did something similar to honor her husband, Jayson, on his birthday.
Love is not that we get to feel something, but that we give ourselves to someone. Give away your life; you'll find life given back. … Giving, not getting, is the way.
This is exactly what these four beautiful young women had a part in doing for each other on this significant, life-shattering day — giving of themselves to each other.
And this is what my friends Jim & Debbie did by helping provide flights for three young women they'd never met, in support of one hurting widow they'd briefly met and had taken into their hearts.
Love is that we get to give ourselves to others.
So very touching! This is putting feet to our love. May God continue to bless this friendship, reaching out to others in pain.
Beautiful story of resurrection! Thanks for sharing! I especially loved hearing about giving our gifts away to show our love!
Our faith is so paradoxical, isn't it, Julie: Giving away to receive.
Oh, Nora … I think we know the same person. I'm currently out of town (and will be for several more weeks), but I used to work at the cancer center with a social worker – a dear friend who died unexpectedly this past week. The bereaved husband is blind. What are the chances we're talking about the same person?
I love that your son stood with this heart-broken man, loving him in his own quiet, supportive, steady way. Thank you for sharing your son's part in this story.
Oh, Marlys, Thank you so much for posting this wonderful account of love and friendship between Charity and the girls. I so appreciate the love that you've given to each one of them over the last 25 years. I especially have appreciated your love and support and encouragement in Elisha's life (for the readers, Elisha is my daughter).
I'm so happy that you are continuing to help people live a renewed and repurposed life.
I love you and hold you in my most loving thoughts.
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Daffodil's eyes fluttered open and for a moment she was so warm and comfortable that nothing of her surroundings registered. She felt weightless and free and yet completely secure, a thoughtless bubble hanging in some viscous liquid. Then suddenly her dream about the sun and the moon flashed before her mind's eye and she sat up in an involuntary jerk.
She did not have to look for him because he removed himself from the ridiculously overstuffed armchair in which he had been sitting and came quickly to her, kneeling beside her lavish basket. His dark hair framed his pale face and she could now see how wonderfully his mouth fit his voice<|fim_middle|> was as speechless as he. | , the voice that had sheltered her from prying eyes and promised her access to whatever mysteries this new place had to offer. His lips were thin, but shapely, and a healthy pink. One side of his mouth crimped regularly in the barest of smiles and whichever eye was on that side twinkled as if on cue. She would be hypnotized by that twinkle if she wasn't careful. When he grinned, as he was doing now, amused perhaps by her scrutiny, his mouth underscored the wideness, the openness of his face.
Very slowly, as if afraid he might startle her, Aster took both her hands in his. For a moment, she looked down at them and became fascinated by the array of sparkling things on his fingers. Aster's rings were legendary among the denizens of The Wild Rose. Then she looked up again and into his deep sea eyes and all thoughts were subsumed in a wave of amity. She really liked Aster very much already.
And Aster, though he had made it his life's work to like as many people as possible, liked Daffodil with an intensity that surprised him. Maybe it was because her face was in many ways as open as his own. Her eyes were gentle, brown flecked with gold like autumn, and this gentleness, Aster felt, was not simply a product of her relative innocence. It was a part of her nature and the world would be hard pressed to dislodge it. He suppressed a brief surge of melancholy at the thought of how the world might succeed given time and horror enough. Now was not the time to dwell on what might never happen. Not while she was sitting right in front of him, her small, dark hands curled like sleeping mice in his own. He cast about for his usual welcoming eloquence and found that for the first time he could remember, he was speechless.
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The Gospel According to Albert
by John D. Pierce | Jan 20, 2008 | Opinion
The rain did not turn to snow in Macon, Ga., this weekend as forecast, much to my younger daughter's disappointment. But knowing the precipitation in some form was certain, I picked up a DVD of "Fat Albert" on Friday afternoon for wet-weather entertainment.
My family had enjoyed the Bill Cosby movie when it came to theaters a few years back (as I had the TV cartoon version long ago).
Here's the story: Big-hearted (in fact, big everything) Albert has deep compassion for broken-hearted<|fim_middle|> Mushmouth.
Not everyone accepts his message of love. Some ridicule Albert and his followers. They are not of this self-centered world.
But his message does mend the broken heart of Doris. Albert assures her: "I'll be here to cheer you on."
Hey, hey, hey. Sounds kinda familiar.
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To express his love, he leaves the comfort of his heavenly world (in this case, an animated North Philly junkyard) to enter her world — in the flesh — in order to show her love and acceptance.
"I'm going to help her," Fat Albert said, upon seeing her pain. "I have no choice."
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Collecting Silver Salt Cellars
Charles C. Cage, silver specialist with New Orleans Auction Galleries shares the history and allure of silver salt cellars and why these small and relatively inexpensive silver antiques remain a popular collector's item
Salt is the oldest known seasoning for food, and has appeared in a place of prominence on the dinner table since antiquity. In humble homes, the usual vessels for salt were simple<|fim_middle|> this site are affiliate or sponsor links, meaning, at no cost to you, Flower may earn a commission when you click through and make a purchase.
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The best-known work of the Mannerist goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini is the magnificent gold and enamel salt cellar made for Francis I of France, depicting male and female allegorical figures of the sea and the earth: the two sources of salt. Photo © Wien, Kunsthistorisches Museum
Few people could afford such extravagance, though, and among the wealthy post-Renaissance merchant class, silver became the medium of choice for the dining table. Known as "trencher" salts, these more functional salt cellars followed the general form of the wooden trencher. These could be circular or oblong, waisted or paneled; by 1700 a canted rectangular form known as the "four square" had become the norm.
Fine Pair of Louis XV Provincial Covered Silver Salt Cellars, second quarter 18th century, Avignon, probably Virgule Vilhet
The advent of the rococo saw a great change in form to the silver table salt in the 18th century. Salt cellars were raised on three legs: at first made of simple scrolls with pad feet, and later with elaborate fanciful rocaille and shells. This form, with a bulbous circular bowl, was known as a "cauldron" salt cellar because of its resemblance to the cooking vessel.
Regency Sterling Silver Master Salt Cellar, hallmarked London, 1811-1812, by John Houle (ca. 1784-1850; free 1807)
Another innovation in the 18th century was the introduction of a glass or gilding lining. The beauty and value of silver is beguiling indeed, for is it a very poor choice to hold salt, which is very destructive to silver. Salt, with moisture, can lead to permanent black spotting, pitting or complete corrosion to silver; a glass liner or gold wash on the interior would protect the salt cellar from this damage. (Even so, it is a good idea never to store salt in your salt cellars or shakers, and to empty, wash, and completely dry them after each use.)
Liners were often of a brilliant blue glass made with the addition of cobalt oxide, sometimes called "Bristol" glass after the English city where it was popularized. Neoclassical designs in the last quarter of the 18th century showed this glass to great advantage with the silver pierced and cut with intricate geometric designs revealing the rich blue glass underneath.
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Pair of Figural Water Lily Sterling Silver Salt Cellars and Associated Spoons, ca. 1900, salt cellars by Whiting Mfg. Co., Providence, Rhode Island
Cased Set of Four Edwardian Sterling Silver Salt Cellars and Spoons, hallmarked London, 1901-1902, by Wakely & Wheeler (fl. 1884-present)
Unusual Pair of Late Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Cellars
In the 19th century, silver salt cellars followed the fancies of Victorian eclecticism and whimsy, appearing in a seemingly endless variety of forms – shells, crowns, flowers, birds, animals, carriages, etc. – often with matching salt spoons. (Salt spoons had been an innovation of the late 18th century, a refinement more of aesthetics than hygiene; "a pinch" of salt was still the common serving.) American manufacturers, with their innovative and efficient production techniques, were at the forefront of this era of novelty, and none was more prolific than the Gorham Corporation of Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1841 by Jabez Gorham (1792-1869), the company was well-known by the 1880s for its Japanese-inspired "Aesthetic" designs which combined natural motifs with mixed metals.
20th century innovations, including anti-clumping agents for salt and household climate control, saw the traditional salt cellars replaced by the modern salt shaker. The open salt is now generally seen on the most formally-set dining table. But these small and relatively inexpensive silver antiques remain a popular collector's item, admired for their artistry in miniature and their simple functionality; they can serve not only as dishes for salt and other condiments, but also pins, jewelry, paperclips and any number of small tabletop items.
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Charles C. Cage joined New Orleans Auction Galleries in 2006 as in-house specialist on Silver and Books, Documents & Manuscripts. In addition to his duties at New Orleans Auction Galleries, he has served as consultant to the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Cabildo, the Newark Museum and the Delaware Art Museum, and recently served as guest curator of the New Orleans Silver gallery during the reinstallation of the permanent collection at the LSU Museum of Art in Baton Rouge.
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Gordon & Rees Named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is pleased to announce that it received a perfect score of 100 on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. This year, the HRC rating criteria required businesses to provide more comprehensive health care coverage and workplace inclusion.
"Gordon & Rees is honored to receive this distinction from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation," said Franz Hardy, co-chair of the firm's National Diversity Committee. "The new rating criteria is a reflection of the increased need for inclusion within the workplace. Receiving this perfect score further strengthens our long-standing and ongoing commitment to workplace equality for all individuals."
The 2019 CEI evaluated LGBTQ-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBTQ community. Gordon & Rees' efforts in satisfying all of the CEI's criteria resulted in the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
"Achieving a perfect score was an important milestone for the firm in 2016, and we are very pleased to have repeated this accomplishment for four consecutive years as we continue to champion all facets of<|fim_middle|> Index 2019, or to download a free copy of the report, click here.
Gordon & Rees is a national litigation and business transactions firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices across the United States. Our lawyers provide full service representation to public and private companies ranging from the Fortune 500 to start-ups. Founded in 1974, Gordon & Rees is recognized among the fastest growing and largest law firms in the country. The firm is ranked among the 40 largest U.S. firms and among the top 45 for diversity.
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Franz Hardy | workplace diversity, equality and inclusion as an organization," said Dion Cominos, Firmwide Managing Partner.
For more than two decades, Gordon & Rees' Diversity Committee has spearheaded progress toward maintaining and improving diversity throughout the firm's 60 plus offices nationwide. The firm actively supports efforts to advance diversity in the legal profession by developing, funding and hosting diversity programs as well as attending, supporting and participating in numerous events throughout the country provided by diversity-related legal profession organizations. To further the goals of diversity and inclusion, the firm established five affinity groups: LGBT, African American, National Hispanic/Latino, Asian American Pacific Islander and the South Asian American Affinity Group. Each affinity group has its own established goals and initiatives. The groups meet regularly to network, socialize and provide mentoring opportunities to its members. Membership is open to all attorneys who share the affinity or who are interested in participating in the group.
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
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I love these meatballs. A sweet glaze and herbs reminiscent of Thanksgiving stuffing, they would make a really tasty appetizer at a party or sandwiched in a tiny bun with some lettuce and tomato. You could even serve them with creamy mashed potatoes and a salad for a quick family dinner.
I know the picture makes them look like they are uncooked, but as I have found out, meat is really hard to photograph! Trust me, they were cooked. And they were delicious.
My favorite way to cook meatballs is in the oven, on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Paper Chef's parchment was the best here-it really helped to keep my pans clean and almost all the mess just<|fim_middle|>-I especially love the sweet and spicy nuts. Yum! | went right into the garbage when it was time to do the dishes! Also, baking meatballs keeps them a little healthier and lets you forget about them for a bit so you can go do something else.
Pre-heat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash leeks and sliced into thin rounds. Over medium heat, sauté the leeks in the butter until softened. Let cool slightly before transferring to a medium sized bowl. Add all other ingredients, then gently mix with your hands.
Scoop out mixture into tbsp sized portions and gently shape into balls. Set on baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring maple syrup, butter, and lemon zest to a simmer, stirring. The mixture should thicken slightly after about 3-5 minutes. Brush over the meatballs. Continue to bake the meatballs another 15-20 minutes, brushing occasionally with more glaze.The meatballs will be done when the internal temperature is 170 F.
This post is sponsored by Paper Chef, who helped send me to Blissdom Canada this month! I loved their products so much I suggested we team up and do a little cooking together. I love using parchment to protect my favorite cookie sheets while I'm whipping up these meatballs, as it keeps the mess to a minimum. For more recipes, make sure to drop by their site | 296 |
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In addition to joining me on the NLSC Podcast to talk about NBA Live as we celebrate the series' 25th Anniversary, former Lead Programmer Rod Reddekopp was kind enough to put me in touch with some other people who worked on the game in the early days. I'm looking forward to chatting to them about the history of the series, and we're beginning those conversations today with a Q&A with Dave Warfield. As I noted, Dave worked on the series from NBA Live 95 through NBA Live 98, focusing on the menus and the games' rosters. Read on for an insight into the development of classic NBA Live!
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Andrew January 3, 2021 25th Anniversary of NBA Live, NBA Live 6 Comments
Thank you to everyone who has been following along with our 25th Anniversary of NBA Live content! We tipped off the celebrations in 2019 and continued them through 2020, marking the 25th Anniversary of both the original release in 1994, and the PC version in 1995.
It was my goal to wrap up the retrospectives by the end of 2020. One of the main reasons for that – aside from chronological accuracy, of course – was to avoid what happened with the 20th Anniversary celebrations five years earlier. Unfortunately I didn't produce all of the content that I had planned, in particular the game-by-game retrospectives. That's why I burned through the 25th Anniversary retrospectives so quickly last month, as I wanted to make sure that I got them done. I also wanted to give everyone some fresh content to enjoy over the holiday season.
The end of the retrospectives also marks the end of our main celebrations. However, there are a few other odds and ends to share, including republishing articles from the 20th Anniversary, a couple of other features, and if we can line them up, further interviews with people involved with NBA Live during the early days. You can consider this "overtime" content, and it'll run through the early stages of 2021. Some other ideas will likely instead be repurposed for Wayback Wednesday features, and possibly March Modness.
I hope you've enjoyed the retrospectives and other throwback content! It was definitely fun to revisit every game in the series, reminisce about the good times, and put the series' struggles in perspective. Stay tuned for the overtime content, and in the meantime, I invite you to check out all of our 25th Anniversary of NBA Live features that have been posted so far! I've compiled all of the links below, or you can browse the archive. Here's to getting some good news about the future of the NBA Live series at some point in 2021!
25th Anniversary of NBA Live: NBA Live 19 Retrospective
Andrew December 31, 2020 25th Anniversary of NBA Live, Features, NBA Live 19 2 Comments
To mark the 25th Anniversary of NBA Live, we're taking a look back at every game in the series with retrospectives and other fun content! This also includes re-running some features from our 20th Anniversary celebrations, with a few revisions. Whether you're a long-time basketball gamer who grew up with NBA Live and are keen on taking a trip down memory lane, or you're new to the series and want to learn about its history, we hope that you enjoy celebrating the 25th Anniversary of NBA Live here at the NLSC! At long last, it's a retrospective of NBA Live 19.
And so, we've come to the final game in the NBA Live series to date, and thus the final retrospective in our 25th Anniversary of NBA Live content! I have to say that it's been a wild ride to experience the ups and downs again, revisiting every title in the series one by one. I hope that you've enjoyed it too, even as we've revisited some of the weaker games. On that note, unfortunately the most recent NBA Live game isn't one of the better releases, at least in my book. Those of us who would prefer that NBA Live focus on the NBA experience were hoping against hope that NBA Live 19 would be a return to form, but sadly, it picked up where NBA Live 18 left off.
To mark the 25th Anniversary of NBA Live, we're taking a look back at every game in the series with retrospectives and other fun content! This also includes re-running some features from our 20th Anniversary celebrations, with a few revisions. Whether you're a long-time basketball gamer who grew up with NBA Live and are keen on taking a trip down memory lane, or you're new to the series and want to learn about its history, we hope that you enjoy celebrating the 25th Anniversary of NBA Live here at the NLSC! Next up is a retrospective of NBA Live 18.
We're almost at the end of our retrospectives, with just two games left to cover. Before we begin, which do you prefer: the NBA, or streetball? NBA Live 18 aimed to give us the best of both worlds, in the form of The League and The Streets. Even the cover emphasised the duality of the game, with two pictures of James Harden: one in his Houston Rockets uniform, the other in a plain singlet and shorts. The game wasn't a disaster, nor was it a complete departure from previous titles in the series. It was clear that NBA Live was headed in a new direction though, and not everyone was happy about that; especially long-time fans of the series.
I have mixed feelings when I look back at NBA Live 16. On one hand, it's a very solid game that was an improvement on NBA Live 15. I also had the opportunity to play it early, and to date, that was the last community event that I attended. On the other hand, the game also introduced concepts that while fun, have since taken the series in the wrong direction upon becoming the main focus. That makes it a pivotal title in the series, and in hindsight, there were some red flags about what was to come. At the same time, the good things that it did were cause for optimism, and deserve credit. With that in mind, NBA Live 16 is a rather interesting release to reflect upon.
Although NBA Live 14 had been a rough comeback, the mere fact that it was actually released gave us hope that the series wasn't done. There was a lot of work to be done, though: modes and features needed to be added, mechanics and animations needed to be enhanced, and more authenticity was required. NBA Live 15 took a few steps in the right direction, but it wasn't a big enough jump. It was a better game than NBA Live 14, no doubt, but that was a low bar to clear. Interestingly, it also dropped a few ideas that were actually worth keeping. Let's take a closer look at the second year in NBA Live's comeback attempt, and see what went right, and what went wrong.
At long last, the NBA Live series returned in 2013 with NBA Live 14. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 had been left behind, with the game being a launch title for the new Xbox One and PlayStation 4. There were a lot of expectations heading into NBA Live 14, and there's no point burying the lead here: it didn't quite live up to them. There were bright spots and interesting ideas in the game though, so it wasn't for a lack of effort. For better or worse, it's still part of the series' lineage, so it's important that we reflect upon it; especially as we look to the future and hope that NBA Live can one day make a strong comeback. We're on the home stretch now, so let's get into it.
25th Anniversary of NBA Live: NBA Elite 11 & NBA Live 13
Andrew December 28, 2020 25th Anniversary of NBA Live, Features, NBA Elite 11, NBA Live 13 2 Comments
To mark the 25th Anniversary of NBA Live, we're taking a look back at every game in the series with retrospectives and other fun content! This also includes re-running some features from our 20th Anniversary celebrations, with a few revisions. Whether you're a long-time basketball gamer who grew up with NBA Live and are keen on taking a trip down memory lane, or you're new to the series and want to learn about its history, we hope that you enjoy celebrating the 25th Anniversary of NBA Live here at the NLSC! Next up is a look back at NBA Elite 11 and NBA Live 13.
I was originally going to write separate articles for NBA Elite 11 and NBA Live 13, but they're obviously closely connected, being back-to-back cancellations. Since I haven't played the full version of NBA Elite 11, and have no hands-on experience with NBA Live 13 at all, it occurred to me that there isn't really enough I can say about both games to fill two articles. Nevertheless, when we look back at the history of the NBA Live series, it's important to cover these two titles. Needless to say, they played a significant role in the series being in the position that it's in today. As such, there are cautionary tales to reflect upon, as well as a couple of "What Ifs".
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After NBA Live 09, EA Sports pulled the plug on further PlayStation 2 releases for the series. Given the state of NBA Live 09 on PS2, it was the right call. It allowed EA Sports to focus on the current generation, though there was a PlayStation Portable and iOS version. Did the decision pay off? Well, NBA Live 10 is often considered to be the last great (or at least, really good) NBA Live release, so their efforts weren't for nothing. At the same time, it didn't recapture the lead in sales from NBA 2K, leading to a disastrous decision the following year with NBA Elite 11. Before we get to that though, let's take a look back at NBA Live 10, and how well it holds up.
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NBA Live 09 is remembered for several things. It was the first game in the series since NBA Live 2002 to be console-exclusive, which wasn't a popular decision in our community. It's also the final NBA Live game to be released on PlayStation 2, with a game that's undoubtedly clunky, but also interesting. Conversely, it's also a game that turned out quite well on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and one that many long-time basketball gamers hold in high regard. Despite that, it's the first NBA Live game to be outsold by its NBA 2K counterpart, which isn't necessarily indicative of its quality. Finally, it had an unexpected cover player. There's a lot to look at, so let's dive in.
To mark the 25th Anniversary of NBA Live, we're taking a look back at every game in the series with retrospectives and other fun content! This also includes re-running some features from our 20th Anniversary celebrations, with a few revisions. Whether you're a long-time basketball gamer who grew up with NBA Live and are keen on taking a trip down memory lane, or you're new to the series and want to learn about its history, we hope that you enjoy celebrating the 25th Anniversary of NBA Live here at the NLSC! Today, it's a retrospective of NBA Live 08.
After NBA Live 07 fell flat on all platforms, the development team had their work cut out for them with NBA Live 08. As it turned out, the series bounced back with a very respectable release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Naturally it had its issues and room for improvement, but after playing it again for this retrospective, I'd have to say that it was underappreciated, at least in our community. There is a reason for that, of course. The prior gen version – from which the PC version was ported – was far more underwhelming, and ended up carving out a dubious legacy with long-time NBA Live fans. Let's take a look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly of a milestone game.
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After NBA Live 06 proved to be a shaky start to a new generation, long-time fans of the series hoped it would bounce back with NBA Live 07. PC gamers who had yet to experience the disappointment of the new gen version were also hoping that their port would remain a quality product. Unfortunately, there would be disappointment all around. NBA Live 07 is still widely considered to be the worst game in the series, and there are plenty of reasons why it has that reputation. Although it corrected course by addressing the lack of depth, the on-court product is generally considered to be very subpar. Let's take a look back at one of the most infamous releases in the series.
Wayback Wednesday: Bug Hunting in NBA Live 96 PC
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This is Wayback Wednesday, your midweek blast from the past! In this feature, we dig into the archives, look back at the history of basketball gaming, and indulge in some nostalgia. Check in every Wednesday for retrospectives and other features on older versions of NBA Live, NBA 2K, and old school basketball video games in general. You'll also find old NLSC editorials re-published with added commentary, and other flashback content. This week, I'm going bug hunting in NBA Live 96 PC.
It's strange how certain memories will randomly pop into your head. Last year, I whipped up a video illustrating a tall tale that I heard about Michael Jordan many years ago. It's something I hadn't thought about in years, but something jogged my memory, and I felt like reflecting on that ridiculous story. The same thing happens with basketball video games. I'll randomly remember a feature or something that I once experienced, and it strikes me as a good idea for a Wayback Wednesday feature. It's as good of an excuse as any to revisit some old favourites, too.
Of course, our memories aren't always reliable. I've discussed the phenomenon of having false memories of basketball video games in The Friday Five, and indeed, I had enough examples for second column. It pays to double-check, and there are Wayback Wednesday features I've had to amend (and in one case, re-write completely) when I haven't done my due diligence. With that in mind, on this occasion I'm making the research itself into the feature! There's an error that I vaguely recalled encountering in the PC version of NBA Live 96, so this week, I'm going bug hunting. Let's take a look back…way back…
NLSC Podcast #318: Interview with Andrew Jinks
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Episode #318 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! This week's show is a continuation of our 25th Anniversary of NBA Live celebrations as I interview Andrew Jinks, programmer on NBA Live 95-98.
As our celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of NBA Live continue, we welcome Andrew Jinks to the NLSC Podcast! Andrew was a programmer on the series from NBA Live 95 through to NBA Live 98, and he shares his insights into how the early NBA Live games were developed. His stories cover his experiences working on the front end, schedule generation, and other aspects of the games. He also talks about the cancelled 3DO version of NBA Live 96, provides more backstory on the legend of "Jox Steele", and shares some other tales from behind the scenes. Our trip down memory lane also leads us to reminisce about some other classic games from back in the day, including a few LucasArts favourites.
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NLSC Podcast #316: Interview with Darren Schueller
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Episode #316 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! This week's episode is part of our 25th Anniversary of NBA Live content. Join me as I chat with Darren Schueller, former NBA Live programmer and the man behind implementing DBF files in the PC version.
Our 25th Anniversary of NBA Live celebrations continue with another developer interview! Former NBA Live programmer Darren Schueller joins the show to chat about his time working on the game from NBA Live 97-2001. As the man behind implementing DBF files in the PC version of NBA Live, Darren explains how that development came about, and the details may surprise you! We also talk about his work on the user interface throughout the years, as well as the hidden developer teams and other Easter eggs. Darren also shares anecdotes about how he got into the industry, pranks and other amusing moments during his tenure at EA Canada (including his Need for Speed cameos), and some of his favourite games.
I hope you enjoy the interview! Do you have any fond memories of NBA Live 97 through 2001? Sound off in the comments section below, or join in the discussion here in the Forum! Additionally, feel free to hit us up with any feedback on the episode, as well as suggestions for topics that you'd like to hear us discuss in future episodes. For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki.
25th Anniversary of NBA Live: Q&A with Dave Warfield
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"This Ghetto Cowboy album has been the most gratifying to me as an artist being that it's my first indie release on my own label. I have no one to answer to and that can be a scary responsibility," shared YELAWOLF in a statement. After Love Story, Trial By Fire and then Trunk Muzik 3, I feel like I got a well-rounded project that speaks to all the fans; hip hop, rock'n'roll, and southern fans alike.
"I ain't reinventing the wheel here, just doing what I love to do, doing what I think is dope and original. I never want to stop challenging the genre or the listener or become complacent or settled cause that's boring as f_<# to me and the fans. G.C. is unapologetic, brutally honest and at times completely vulnerable. I leave it all out there. Take it or leave it."
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One of the authors of the security paper (PDF file) that said Microsoft was a threat to national security has been fired, according to CNET. Cambridge, Mass-based @Stake, where Dan Geer worked as chief technical officer, said in a statement<|fim_middle|> the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA), a Washington-based trade association largely made up of Microsoft's rivals.
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The Regrettes (from left) bass player Brooke Dickson, guitarist Genessa Gariano, lead singer and guitarist Lydia Night and drummer Drew Thomsen.
by Pete Mazzaccaro
In the past few years, the most interesting music I've heard is by women: Courtney Barnett, Speedy Ortiz, Lucy Dacus, Stella Donnelly and Bleached (which I reviewed here a month ago). These women are building on influences that range from The Runaways and Debbie Harry to The Breeders and Liz Phair. And they're improving those sounds in many ways.
It's a good time for women in rock.
The Regrettes "How Do You Love?"
Add to that list the work of the young members of The Regrettes, whose new album "How Do You Love" was released last week.
Led by 18-year-old Lydia Night, The Regrettes is an impressively disciplined rock quartet from Los Angeles. The band made its debut in 2017 with "Feel Your Feelings Fool!,'" a remarkably mature collection of 15 tracks that recalled power pop, punk and even a little late '50s doo-wop.
"How Do You Love?" builds on those sounds with a slightly slicker production value. The rougher edges of "Feel Your Feelings Fool!" fall away for what might have once been considered a more radio-friendly sound. The result reminds me most of The Strokes.
I mean that to be taken as a compliment. Night and the rest of The Regrettes are a lot like early Strokes in producing tight, well written songs<|fim_middle|>," "Pumpkin," "Here You Go."
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Moreover, Night is a fantastic vocalist whose voice makes her sound like so much more than an 18-year-old from L.A. She's also a songwriter with more to say than The Strokes' Julian Casablancas. The album is a suite of songs that follows the beginning and unavoidable end of a romantic relationship. And it does so without descending into cliché.
While "How Do You Love?" wears a bit thin and is a little more polished than I'd like (I prefer the slightly grittier sound of the debut), it's a blast of fun, straightforward and energetic rock.
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Directed By: Sylvester Stallone
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Eric Roberts, Steve Austin & Gary Daniels.
Stallone is back and he's not alone!!
Stallone stars as Barney Ross, The leader of a group mercenaries known as The Expendables.
The Expendables are hired by a C.I.A. operative to overthrow a dictator and a rogue C.I.A agent on a small island called Vilena.
The movie opens with a group of Somalian pirates holding hostages on a cargo ship and demanding ransom money, or else they will start killing the hostages.
Just as the lead pirate raises his machete to a hostage. BOOOF!! A duffel bag of money hits the ground and we see The Expendables on the higher ground with weapons pointed at the pirates. Barney (Stallone) grunts "there's your money, now let the hostages go"!
Naturally being an action movie and with it being our first introduction to The Expendables, the pirates demand more money. Which leads to the crazy loose canon Gunnar (Lundgren) completely blowing the lead pirate in half with a grenade launcher.
The Expendables shoot out the lights, take out some of the pirates. and throw a couple of smoke grenades. They quickly rappel down, as the smoke clears were faced with a standoff.
As comic timing would have it…..we hear a distinct vibrating sound. Barney turns around to Christmas (Statham) who replies with "i'm getting a text" ..it sounds alot better in his London accent.
Christmas would be Barney's right hand man. Second in command. He is ex SAS and an expert with knives and close quarters combat.
Back to where we were….Barney and Christmas then bicker between themselves about what way would be best to task the pirates out. Barney's all for bullets and Christmas is for blades. As Barney puts it "bullets go faster then blades". Within a blink of an eye bullets burst and blades fly!! No casualties and a whole load of dead pirates!!
As the team holster there weapons….we see Gunnar hanging a pirate. Which Barney and the team don't agree with. After Gunnar refuses to back off we are treated to a brief fight between Gunnar and Yang (Li), Gunnar gains the upper hand but it's quickly put to a halt by Barney.
Our opening is damn awesome!! Your left with your jaw open. It's great to see these action stars altogether. I love the way Dolph Lundgren portrays these crazy characters. He is twice as crazy as the characters Andrew Scott who he plays in the Universal Soldier Franchise.
The rest of the cast hold up solid and each and everyone of them have their own moments throughout the movie. The other two members of the team who I didn't mention are Hale Caesar (Terry Crews) who is a huge heavy weapons expert and we have demolitions expert Toll Road (Ex UFC champ Randy Couture) and last but not least is the man who handles all the Expendables assignments. He is named Tool (Mickey Rourke) who has retired from combat and just gets missions for the team, he also has a side hobby of picking up women….drinking and painting.
After the opening hostage rescue Barney cuts Gunnar from the team. As we learn Gunnar uses drugs and isn't reliable anymore.
Tool informs Barney he has some work if he is interested. Two jobs are a walk in the park and one is to hell and back.
Being the badasses they are…..they accept the to hell and back option.
Barney has to go to a church to meet a contact for details about the mission. We are introduced to a C.I.A. Agent who just goes by the name 'Church' (played by Bruce Willis in a cameo role). But before he gives the briefing he tells Barney they are waiting on another guy….. who then happens to walk into the church…Trent Mauser (Arnold Schwarzenegger in a cameo role) walks in puffing on a cigar.
This scene to me was so iconic when I watched this movie. How badass was it to have Rambo….The Terminator and John McClane in the same room and same movie and the banter between them is really cool. It's just a dick measuring contest, fueling from there rivalry back in the 80's. Definitely makes ya chuckle and smirk a good bit.
Once all the intel has been given and Barney accepts the job, he and Christmas travel to the island of Vilena to do some recon on a Dictator General (David Zayas) and a Rogue C.I.A. agent named Munroe (Eric Roberts). They meet a contact called Sandra (Giselle itie) who shows the team how the island is under strict military rule, and<|fim_middle|>one and having him star…there is no doubt it's going to be good. He knows how to make an action movie.
The cast he assembled was amazing, it's a dream team of action stars old and new.
Alot of people complained about the fight scenes and action scenes but I see nothing wrong with them. It satisfied my needs for an action movie. I exceptionally love the whole tunnel fight/shootout at the end. Brutal fights followed by a shootout. It was an adrenaline ride. Stallone at the age of 60 proved nothing can slow you down, heck he even had to get a metal plate inserted in his back after a fight scene with Steve Austin.
Overall this is my own personal fave action movie. So for me it's 5/
P.s. For people that have seen I did leave out the kinda side story twist involving a character just incase we have some new blood reading this lol.
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After seeing what the island is like Barney begins to re-think accepting the job as it is a suicide mission. As Barney is telling Sandra to leave the island the local army turn up and we are treated to an awesome fight scene where Barney and Christmas take on the platoon. Naturally the two kick everyone's ass and manage to get out. Sandra refuses to leave with them and stays.
After alot of soul searching and a heart to heart with Tool (Mickey Rourke delivers a moving emotional story) Barney decides to head back to the island alone to rescue Sandra. He tells the team he is going and they don't have to, As it's something he has to do.
The team aren't going to let there fearless leader have all the fun so the embark on the final confrontation.
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For nearly a century, Windes, the largest and oldest accounting firm in Long Beach, has provided financial and tax advice, and management and consulting services for corporate and individual clients. Managing Partner John Di Carlo discusses what sets the firm apart in offering top-notch services and solutions for today's business environment.
By Daniel Coats, California Business Journal
When John Di Carlo looks out the 22nd story window of his firm's Long Beach headquarters and takes in the spectacular vistas of the Los Angeles Basin, he can see many of the local homes and businesses that have found a strong financial footing through the impact of Windes.
As managing partner, Di Carlo believes his firm's focus on providing accounting, estate, succession planning and tax solutions to some of the region's leading corporations and upscale individuals has created a unique niche for Windes.
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"Customers are choosing us because we specialize in serving closely held family businesses and high-net-worth individuals," he says.
Di Carlo has observed that most of the firm's clients inherently possess a desire to plan financially for the future.
"They plan their investment strategies for the long-term; they aren't one-year thinkers," he says. "Consequently, one-year changes don't divert them from their plan. They stay focused."
Among Windes' specialties are succession and estate planning, which is necessary for those who have built wealth that needs to be monetized or who have businesses they wish to carry over to subsequent generations.
"Our clients are faced with the challenge of what they will do with their assets and how they will control these resources," Di Carlo says. "It is not really a question of who will get the wealth, but who the next responsible party will be to control the finances."
Recognizing that the best person to handle the estate is not necessarily equally capable as a wealth manager, Windes serves as a family advisor providing services to high-income clients and multi-generational firms.
Windes' tax planning services have been strongly impacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The new federal policies are set to provide a mixed bag of tax cuts and liabilities to Americans beginning in 2018.
"On the individual side, the biggest question in people's minds is, 'am I a winner or a loser?' says Di Carlo, and Windes is receiving regular requests to estimate 2018 tax liabilities based on 2017 data.
Di Carlo explains that C Corporations, which pay their own income taxes, will experience a dramatic decrease in tax liability come 2018, while owners of S Corporations, partnerships, and LLCs, who pay taxes on the income that is passed through to them from the entity, may be entitled to a 20 percent reduction in their taxable income.
Windes has also assisted clients participating in the mergers and acquisitions boom that has transformed the business world since the 1980s.
"Our role tends to focus on the analytics, but it also concerns the business structure," Di Carlo says. "These transactions are often all cash. However, what if a potential acquirer provides some cash, but also notes, stock or earn-outs? People are looking for us to assist them in the thought process about what outcome is the most desirable for their particular circumstances. Regardless of the income tax consequences, we look at the basic economics of the situation."
In today's global economy, Windes is prepared to assist clients with an international portfolio through membership in the Baker Tilly International network, an association of more than 125 firms across six continents that join forces to provide services not locally available to clients.
"We can have a client located in Southern California who decides to have a business operation in Korea, Guatemala or Canada. We can't physically go to that location and provide services with the same efficiency, particularly when considering the knowledge of local customs and resources, but our partner, Baker Tilly, provides that ability," Di Carlo says. "On the flipside of such a situation, we possess local knowledge that we can share with international firms that are planning to expand operations in Southern California."
A common thread that the firm and its clients share is the desire to give back to the local community. "For most of our clients, there is some component of charitable giving, either during their lifetimes or through estate planning," Di Carlo says, noting that this can include funding a local nonprofit, school or hospital.
Windes includes such social responsibility in its conversation with customers, maintaining that charitable giving not only makes a positive impact on the lives of others, but also makes good financial sense.
From youth empowerment organizations such as Boys and Girls Clubs to medical research and advocacy nonprofits, Windes is at the forefront of philanthropic activities in Los Angeles and Orange counties, with a presence on the boards of some 65 organizations. "It is a diverse group of nonprofits because one of the responsibilities of each partner of this firm is to give back to some organization that impacts the community," Di Carlo says. "Partners choose to volunteer in organizations that fulfill a personal desire or goal."
A multi-generation Los Angeles County resident, Di Carlo has worked for Windes since 1981. At age 28, the Loyola Marymount University accounting alumnus was the youngest person in the firm's history to be named a partner.
"I'm motivated by the firm's long-term relationships with clients and the great people that make up our firm. It has been ranked one of the best<|fim_middle|>Long gone are the days in which White-Out corrected amended records. "We are doing things much easier and faster today and with far fewer people needed to perform the same tasks than years ago," he says.
Looking to the future, Di Carlo anticipates an expanded role for firms like Windes.
"The outsourcing of accounting departments will be an evolution in the accounting industry. Over the next five to 10 years, we will likely see our firm doing functions that are ancillary to accounting, such as IT and software support for clients," he says. "Another major change within five years will be the emphasis on cybersecurity. We will find that clients and their customers will be concerned about what is being done to prevent breaches and ensure the best plans should the worst occur. I believe accounting firms will have an expanded role in advising clients on all facets of their businesses."
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Today, Windes has 15 partners and 150 employees.
Di Carlo developed a passion for accounting as a youth. His maternal grandmother was the bookkeeper for her husband's business. When the couple went on vacation in Italy for a month, they left Di Carlo in charge of the books, which gave him his first experience in the field.
Looking back at more than four decades as an accounting professional, Di Carlo says the greatest transformation in the field has been the development of technology.
"When I joined Windes, we had an IBM computer that covered 1,000 square feet, with an elevated floor and an air conditioning unit," he says. "I remember when we had the first personal computer delivered to the office;it was like the Holy Grail."
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Once again, all eyes will be looking upon Wisconsin International Raceway near Kaukauna, Wisconsin for an annual Tuesday night special on Tuesday, August 7th where the best Super Late Model drivers will gather and battle it out for 250 laps around the unique D-shaped, half-mile oval in the Dixieland 250 presented by SCAG Power Equipment. The fifth race of the 2018 season for the ARCA Midwest Tour.
41 drivers representing seven states have filed entries for this crown jewel event. Names of drivers who compete on a regular basis in the ARCA Midwest Tour, who compete weekly in the Fox River Racing Club at WIR, who compete weekly at local short tracks, who compete in the NASCAR XFINITY Series, who compete in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, who compete in the ARCA Racing Series, and who compete in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series.
The entry list has four previous winners of the Dixieland 250. Defending winner and current FRRC point leader Casey Johnson, 2016 winner Dennis Prunty, 2015 winner Nick Murgic and two-time winner and former NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Johnny Sauter (2010, 2014).
Joe Shear Classic and All-Star 100 winner Austin Nason comes into the Dixieland 250 as the current ARCAMT point leader as he holds a 12-point margin over Johnson, who recently won the Larry Detjens Memorial at State Park Speedway. Jefferson Speedway winner Paul Shafer Jr. will be looking for his second victory of the year along with State Park Speedway winner and former ARCAMT champion Andrew Morrissey are also entered into Tuesday night's event.
Other ARCAMT Touring Star entries include: two-time ARCMT winner Dalton Zehr is looking for his first victory of the season and is currently fourth in points. ARCAMT's Ironman and former ARCAMT champion Jonathan Eilen, who is coming in fresh from a big win at Dells Raceway Park. John DeAngelis, Rich Bickle Jr., Michael Ostdiek<|fim_middle|>0 to start.
Special thanks to Interstate Batteries for presenting the Dixieland 250 Pole Award, as they will give a $500 bonus to the fast qualifier.
Make sure to come out early and stop by and see Jim Tretow host his "Racing Round Up" show near the fan gate entry area. | , Chris Weinkauf, and Jason Weinkauf.
Four-time ARCAMT champion Ty Majeski will be making his first Tour start of 2018 on Tuesday night. Majeski has been busy competing in the NASCAR XFINITY Series this season. Majeski recently won the Slinger Nationals and has feature wins at Madison, Dells and La Crosse this season.
The Fox River Racing Club weekly competitors will be looking to defend their turf on Tuesday night. Those coming to take on the Midwest's Best include: defending FRRC champion Andy Monday, multi-time champion Jeff VanOudenHoven, Jesse Oudenhoven, Chad Butz, Kyle Calmes, defending Red, White, and Blue champion Bobby Kendall, Pete Vandermolen, Maxwell Schultz, Brent Strelka, Jake Carpenter, and Mickey Schallie.
ARCAMT Rookie contenders entered include: current rookie point leader Billy Mohn, recent TUNDRA winner John Beale, Jeff Holmgren Jr. and Dillon Hammond.
Derek Kraus, who is currently third in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West standings with three victories, will be looking to be a first-time winner. He will be joined by other young guns that include Gabe Sommers, Grant Griesbach, and CARS Tour competitor and JR Motorsports Development Driver Sam Mayer.
ARCA Racing Series competitor Chase Purdy will be making his first start in the ARCA Midwest Tour on Tuesday night.
The Kulwicki Driving Development program will have two of their drivers competing with ARCAMT sophomore competitor Justin Mondeik and Brett Yackey, a recent feature winner at Colorado National Raceway is making the trek from Greeley, Colorado.
The race will pay $10,000 to win and $1,20 | 367 |
SNC taps AZUR SPACE to produce cargo Dream Chaser solar panels
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Artist's rendition of Dream Chaser near the International Space Station. Image Credit: Nathan Koga / SpaceFlight Insider
Sierra Nevada<|fim_middle|> SPACE. "This is a significant step forward for the AZUR SPACE team in demonstrating performance, heritage, and best value. We are truly excited to work with SNC to make the Dream Chaser program a major success."
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Jason Rhian spent several years honing his skills with internships at NASA, the National Space Society and other organizations. He has provided content for outlets such as: Aviation Week & Space Technology, Space.com, The Mars Society and Universe Today. | Corporation has tapped AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH to provide solar panels for the first Dream Chaser cargo spacecraft. The announcement was made via a release issued by AZUR SPACE, denoting that the new, automated shuttle is getting ready for its first flight – currently slated to take to the skies in 2019.
Under the second phase of NASA's Commercial Resupply Services contract (CRS2), the cargo version of Dream Chaser is tasked with conducting at least six flights to the International Space Station between 2019 and 2024.
AZUR SPACE will produce the 3G30C-Advanced solar cells at their facilities located in Ottobrunn, Germany.
"We are very pleased with the selection of the AZUR SPACE team," stated Mr. Paul Streit, Senior Vice President at SNC's Space Systems business area. "The AZUR SPACE team has demonstrated excellent execution on other programs over the last couple of years. We are delighted to continue working with AZUR SPACE."
According to information provided by the company, AZUR SPACE has produced aerospace organizations with multi-junction solar cells for the last 15 years.
"Our 100 percent mission success, extensive in-orbit heritage working with Airbus combined with our cell manufacturing expertise, next-generation technology commitment, and unparalleled reliability will continue to make AZUR SPACE the leading choice for power solutions in the worldwide satellite industry," said Mr. Juergen Heizmann, Managing Director at AZUR | 302 |
Why You Should Examine Your Testicles Every Month – And How You Should Do It
Learn<|fim_middle|> guy can experience. But if the lump really is testicular cancer, catching it early could save your life. Testicular cancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer, but your chances of beating it drop if it spreads before it's diagnosed.
Related: 5 Ways You Can Make Your Sperm Stronger Right Now
For example, 99 percent of men with localised testicular cancer – meaning it hasn't spread from the testis – survive more than five years. But the rate drops to 74 percent once it spreads to distant organs, according to data from the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER).
Here's how to be proactive about your own testicular health.
Should you perform regular testicular self exams?
Currently, the U.S. Preventive Task Force recommends against routine testicular self exams.
A big part of that is because they believe that guys might be unnecessarily stressed out by finding things on the self exam that they think are harmful – but aren't, says Dr Tobias Kohler, a spokesperson for the American Urological Association and an associate professor of urology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
It's possible that parts of your testicular anatomy – say, your spermatic cord or epididymis, the tube that connects your testicle to your vas deferens – might feel bumpy enough to freak you out, but they are perfectly normal, says Dr Kohler.
Related: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Your Penis (and Balls)
At your next visit with your doctor, ask him or her to point them out to you so you know what they feel like.
Once you have these structures squared away, you should be able to pick up on any potentially problematic changes in your testicles, says Dr Kohler.
That's why many urology experts still believe it's smart to check your balls.
In fact, Dr Kohler and Men's Health urology advisor Dr Larry Lipshultz, both recommend you examine your testicles once a month. Here's how to get started.
How to perform a testicular self exam
The best place to give your testicles a once-over is in the shower.
That's because the warmth will relax your scrotum and make it easier for you to feel any abnormalities, says Dr Nicholas Cost, a urologist and assistant professor at the University of Colorado.
Start at the top of your left testicle. Hold it between your thumb and fingers of both hands, and gently roll it between your fingers as you move down. Repeat on the right side.
Be on the lookout for any hard lumps, smooth or rounded bumps, or unusual changes in the size, shape, and consistency of your testicle, Dr Cost says.
Related: 8 Signs You Have Low Testosterone Levels
You might not be able to feel a mass itself, but it could make your testicle feel very firm.
It can be scary to find something weird, but just know that not all irregularities you find on your self exam point definitively to testicular cancer, says Dr. Kohler.
For instance, if your testicles feel like what can only be described as a bag of worms, you might have varicoceles, or enlarged veins in your testicles.
You may also find innocuous bumps that are just cysts or the result of a testicular torsion, which is a painful condition where your testicle gets twisted and swells up.
Only your doctor can know for sure, though. So if you notice a bump or lump that feels different, suddenly appears, or just worries you, schedule an appointment with your urologist right away.
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And those learnings have also been of real benefit in her own workplace. "It has helped phenomenally," she says. "When you think about the number of relationships involved in the fundraising round. We actually achieved in nine months what would normally take 18 months and during a global pandemic where most interactions were remote. If you accept that people are coming from a good place and trying to achieve something together it helps to achieve a successful outcome."
It is also helping her colleagues. "Siro is promoting a coaching culture within the organisation and has offered coaching for staff. I am one of three accredited coaches in Siro, and I have two internal candidates who I have recently started supporting via coaching as part of the Siro offering which includes mentoring and buddying support. I have also been a mentor with the Law Society of Ireland for the past seven years. All the skills I learned in Smurfit are very applicable to my work there."
"I now need to complete the masters in business (leadership & management practice)," she adds. "I will probably cap that off with another final diploma (as required) next year."
And she has no hesitation in recommending the programme to others. "You find a lot of people are doing amazing jobs, but they are not always connecting with their colleagues or managers because they are overly task focused to deliver. More balance is needed for leadership. One of the benefits of coaching is that it helps you see your own blind spots and see yourself as others do. And you can help other people see their blind spots in a safe controlled environment and help them to be more successful. That's a huge benefit of the programme."
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Siro general counsel and UCD diploma in business & executive coaching graduate Audrey O'Sullivan: "The coaching programme got me to think about concepts and ideas I hadn't thought about for a long time."
Siro general counsel and UCD diploma in business & executive coaching graduate Audrey O'Sullivan has had a busy year by any standards. Not only has she added to her diploma with an advanced coaching programme at UCD, but she has played a key role (with colleagues) in the process which saw Siro, the joint broadband communications venture between Vodafone and ESB, rolling out Ireland's only 100 per cent fibre broadband network, raise €620 million in funding from international and Irish banks, including the European Investment Bank in 2021.
She describes the funding deal as a fantastic project to be involved with. "I've been with Siro since the beginning in 2015," she says. "We have more than 420,000 homes and businesses passed now and are completing phase one and moving into phase two of our rollout. The funding project took up all our energy this year and will finance our next spurt of growth over the next five years."
To put its significance in context, the funding round will almost double Siro's reach to an additional 320,000 homes and businesses, bringing the total to 770,000 premises across 154 towns in Ireland.
A corporate lawyer who trained with McCann Fitzgerald, technology and communications have been continuing themes in her career. Back at the very beginning of telecommunications deregulation in Ireland she worked with Ocean, a joint venture between BT and ESB, which was offering voice telephony services at the time.
"That was in the very early days of the deregulated market," she recalls. "It was a challenger business trying to carve out a space in the market."
She also spent five years as chief counsel with BT Ireland before moving to the UK to join information technology, IP and fintech specialist legal firm Axiom Law. While there she worked on secondment for three years with payments firm Worldpay.
"Worldpay spun out of RBS after the global financial crash," she explains. "There was a lot of migration of technology systems out of RBS into the new company and onto a new technology platform. It was a very enjoyable experience. The company IPOed just as I was moving back to Ireland to join Siro in 2015."
Her journey with UCD Smurfit Executive Development began with the diploma in corporate governance. Her interest in the programme was triggered by working in a startup company and the need to establish best-in-class corporate governance from the outset.
I learned really important skills during the programme
"The corporate governance programme in UCD caught my attention. It is such an impactful programme. For example, one of the lecturers, Dr Margaret Cullen, does a fascinating module on board behaviour which looked at functioning boards and dysfunctional boards. I really wanted to know more about that. It focuses on the underlying dynamics of personalities and how they can lead to situations where people feel they are not able to speak up or challenge if they have a contrary view."
She believes such behaviours can be the difference between success and failure for a business. "I thought about how few people spoke up leading up to the financial crash," she recalls. "I wanted to know how you can have effective corporate governance. That's how I segued into business and executive coaching. There are lots of things going on in the underlying psychological dynamics of an organisation and how you navigate them is very important."
The coaching programme introduced her to very different concepts and new ways of approaching issues. "I had come from a corporate background which was very driven and focused on getting the job done," she explains. "The coaching programme taught me to think about more than that. To think through what I was thinking, how I was feeling emotionally, my mood. It got me to think about concepts and ideas I hadn't thought about for a long time."
Those concepts included the core conditions for building trust. "Am I aware of my presence? Do I actively listen? Do I offer accurate empathy? It's about honing your skills around how you interact and relate to people and teams. I learned really important skills during the programme. Sure, I had some of them already, but I was learning new ones. It's very practical and eye opening. You have to do 100 hours of coaching during the programme."
Those new skills included taking a more deliberative and thoughtful approach. "It's not just about getting things done. You learn to become much more patient rather than reacting."
It's about honing your skills around how you interact and relate to people and teams
Building trust with different people is another example. "With some people you build trust by doing the task with them. Others need to have a relationship first. They want to have a conversation first and then do the task. Looking back through my career, I had never paused, there were always tasks and goals to be achieved. Then you realise that the next stage mightn't be happening because you need to take a different approach. There is a lot of reflection involved. You think about the impact you have on other people; do you realise that you might be putting them off? These are the | 1,188 |
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8km North East of Orange on the D976.
Serignan du Comtat is<|fim_middle|>10km), Uchaux (6km), Camaret sur Aigues (6km), Piolenc (5,5km), Sainte Cécile les Vignes (8km). | a small village surrounded by the famous vineyards of the "Cotes du Rho;ne" which extend as far as the forest hills of Uchaux.
When you visit the village you can't fail to notice that most of the houses are built out of the local stone which produces a charming architectural harmony to the village.
Take some of the smaller side roads which lead from the main street and you'll find some real architectural treasure such as the Italianate Baroque facade of Saint-Etienne's Church which dates back to the XVIIIe century.
In front of the church is the bronze statue of Jean Henri Fabre (1823-1915), sitting with his walking stick in hand. The statue celebrates the fact that the famous entomologist lived in the village for a number of years. In 1879 Jean Henri Fabre decided to move permanently in to his country house called Harmas Harmas.
He was a true walking encyclopedia, researcher, interested in everything and all scientific disciplines and left us with a wealth of his discoveries which can be found in his 11 volumes of entomological memoirs, numerous water colours and other writings.
His house "l'Harmas" has become a national museum holding the treasures of this wise sage : drawings, books, herbs, minerals, insects, molluscs and fossils, not forgetting his botanical garden with more than 800 different species.
Diane de Poitiers mistress of Francois 1er, lived in Sérignan until her death in 1565, in her father's chateau who was the local noble.
Next to the Saint-Etienne church you can find the village clock set in a wrought iron campanile.
At the top of the town hall square a small doorway takes you through to the workshop museum of the painter Werner-Lichtner-Aix.Only two arcades and the vaulted cellars of his medieval house remain but you can find a large collection of his works on display.
In another style, a bit further on another artist has created her workshop on the main street.The potter Nadine Brancorsini, uses red clay which she models on her wheel and then decorates with rich bright colours.
You can buy her works, choosing between beautiful salad bowls, water jugs and other pleasant items to decorate your table.
Harmas Museum and the works of Jean Henri Fabre.
Saint-Etienne's church ( XVIII° C)..
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With the new year a new industry will be introduced into Rushden in the firm of Messrs. E. Salmon and Co., Ltd., engineers, knife makers, iron and brass founders, etc., who have taken the spacious premises on the Rock Estate, formerly occupied by Messrs. John Cave and Sons, Ltd., as a temporary factory.
The new industry will be a distinct gain to the town and district, as in the future there will be no necessity for manufacturers to send to other towns for repairs to machinery. In this way a great deal of unnecessary expense and serious waste of time will be avoided. In the case of a break-down in the past a long stoppage has frequently been necessitated until the broken machinery could be sent away and recast, but this work can now be done in the town. We understand that a first-class knife-maker and mechanic have already been engaged and the staff and plant will be increased | 209 |
Groupon enters UAE; gearing for world domination
March 1, 2011 by Minic Rivera
Deal-of-the-day website Groupon has officially entered the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Operating under the website www.groupon.ae. The company will initially serve Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and slowly into other cities in the coming months. With UAE, the company now brings its presence into 43 countries around the globe and savings of about $1.8 billion for its members.
Despite competition from other daily-deal sites, including its ex-su<|fim_middle|>itus of AOL.
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The Story Of Aaron Swartz And How His Death Could Change Computer Crime Laws | itor Google, Groupon has managed to cement its foothold in different countries, using the principles of collective buying that delivers new revenue streams to local businesses. Its massive membership, coupled with thirst for daily deals, is a natural come-on for all kinds of businesses to offer deals.
"Groupon's expansion to United Arab Emirates is another step in our development as a global Internet brand," said Rob Solomon, president and chief operating officer of Groupon. "Groupon UAE will change the face of the local collective buying market, leveraging the best practices Groupon has pioneered in more than 40 countries around the globe."
The entry to UAE came right after announcing its entry to China by launching Gaopeng.com, a collaboration with local-based Tencent.com. What is important here is the potential to tap into the world's biggest Internet population with more than 457 million users.
The company just recently announced that it has raised an additional $16.12 million in funding led by Ted Leonsis, vice-chairman emer | 208 |
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Reading Notes : Cavoukian, Ann. A Primer on Metadata: Separating Fact from Fiction
About: Cavoukian, Ann. A Primer on Metadata: Separating Fact from Fiction (Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada, 1973).
Tweets from Privacy by Design (@embedprivacy) signaled the publication of A Primer on Metadata: Separating Fact from Fiction (18 pages PDF document). As I am currently working on a related subject, I read it at once… and was disappointed. The actual primer on what is metadata is only two pages long, rather minimal, inaccurate and not quite convincing.
Metadata (formal definition):
"Metadata is (…) essentially information about other information, in this case, relating to our communications."
In this case : "Metadata is information generated by our communications devices and our communications service providers, as we use technologies like landline telephones, mobile phones, desktop computers, laptops, tablets or other computing devices."
Cavoukian, 2013, p. 3
Metadata (descriptive definition) : "Metadata includes information that reveals the time and duration of a communication, the particular devices, addresses, or numbers contacted, which kinds of communications services we use, and at what geolocations. And since virtually every device we use has a unique identifying number, our communications and Internet activities may be linked<|fim_middle|> census. Moreover, if one had wanted to improve the census, one would have amended the long form rather than spend the summer denigrating the questions it contains, and even those he does not…
2011Census' Theatre of Fears
Pierrot Péladeau 12 July 2010
Do you know someone who completed the census out of fear of fine or imprisonment? Or someone having not completed it who feared it? No? Then ask: What does Harper government fear?
Decision to transform the mandatory census' long-form into a voluntary survey has led to genuine alarms. Scientists, business communities and local administrations dread deterioration of the data necessary to their work and decisions. Organizations acting for linguistics minorities, women and other communities worry about losing sound figures on which they base their advocacy.
However, accusations that Conservatives try to undermine the gathering of information that might contradict their policies are not plausible. It would be a dangerous game: skewed results from botched census could as much disserve them. It does not fit with a 50% multiplication of long questionnaires (from 3 to 4.5 million at additional cost of $30 million) plus a participation promotion campaign. Moreover, this government's punctilious programs' reviews and, especially, this Conservative Party's wedge politics strategies require very reliable statistical benchmarks. (more…) | and traced with relative ease – ultimately back to the individuals involved."
As presented in the document, these two definitions are at odds with one another: the formal one referring to information items about other information items; but not the descriptive definition which is rather referring to information about processes. But computer specialists do recognize many kinds of metadata, even though they might use different typologies.
The few lines entitled "A Day in the Life…" (pp. 3-4) provide a good illustration of how (processes) "metadata created by the devices that two individuals use to communicate with each other can reveal a great deal" about them.
Finally, the section "Metadata May Be More Revealing Than Content" (pp. 4-5) reads more like a series of arguments from authority than as an actual demonstration.
Need for evidenced arguments
Coincidently, answering engineering students in a lecture made at Polytechnique Montréal last week, I had to remind that an information set would be metadata, not by some intrinsic nature, but merely by the context of its initial production and use. Classically, the term data referred to information items that are available (or to be produced) for the solution of a problem or the completion of a reasoning, an inquiry or a research. As soon as one so uses "metadata" (what ever the type), they become "data". Thus, no longer are "metadata".
From the very first universal purpose computing machine, computers – and digital devices since – require metadata to work. And they also produce other metadata as by-products of their processes. And from the dawn of informatics, those metadata were at once reused as data.
There is nothing new with using metadata to produce knowledge about people. A classic example is the introduction of the computerized cash registers. As the machine processes the customers' purchases, it produces clock metadata than can be used to asses the clerks' speeds to punch (now scan) items, to take payments and give change, to pack the goods and pass to the next customers.
Anytime an operation is linkable to a human user, the operations' metadata can be exploited as data about this human user (and anyone related to that person). Videogames provides good examples of how the same outputs can simultaneously be processes' metadata and players' data.
These relative artificiality and mutability of the distinction between data and metadata become obvious when one considers (as these tweet structure maps show) that making a tweet of a maximum of 140 characters can easily require the production of between 500 and 1000 characters of metadata which include… the tweet message itself !
And indeed, the "metadata"/"data" relative weights in todays' particular instances can often be startling… if one can still distinguish between the two.
Also, need to make evidences evident
How come that there is no readily available button on which I could click to see the whole tweet actually produced, not only the message I wrote and sent?
Or how come that there is no readily available command to display what information my mobile phone service actually produces minute by minute?
And as I pointed out to Polytechnique's engineering students: if NSA's work is essentially done with computerized devices, how come Congress does not have a dashboard that harness the metadata about what kinds of operations NSA actually does? If such metadata would have been available, could Director James Clapper, been able to lie so easily about NSA's operations before Congress? And Congress only discovering it through documents leaked by a whistleblower? After all, would it not be only metadata about systems' uses, not data from the individual intelligence operations themselves? 😉
Such are questions of critical and practical political significance. Because they breed other questions about who decides the production of such information. About its uses. About who control them. About their consequences. And so on. Of critical and practical significance also because they could turn a defensive stance into one of political affirmation. Such questions stem from an understanding of the nature of what information and information processing are. This is why it is so important to deepen and strengthen such understanding as well as to popularize it and make it useable by all citizens.
So if you know any instructive work on the subject…
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"Lawful access" bill: journalists discovering being targeted
A sudden tug of war between the Charest government and journalists caused a shock wave the echoes of which have rippled through throughout the Canadian journalistic profession. A jolt that could help realize how the "lawful access" bill introduced this Monday, Feb. 13 also concerns journalists and media organizations.
A threat
Last week, the Charest government announced that the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions and the Sureté du Québec (provincial police force) would investigate on leaks to media related to the Ian Davidson case, a retired Montreal police officer suspected of attempting to sell lists of police informants to organized crime. Neither the Minister of Public Safety Robert Dutil, nor Premier Jean Charest have agreed to guarantee that journalists would not be investigated or wiretap. (more…)
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Autonomy, Surveillance and Democracy: A Few Ideas for the Twenty-First Century
Text derived from my presentation
to the Citizen Forum on surveillance of communications
organized by the Quebec caucus of the New Democratic Party
Montreal, Notman House, Thursday, November 3, 2011
Regardless of the fate of the bill named "Lawful Access", the information society will continue to develop. Then again, an information society is necessarily a surveillance society. Hence the question: what role the parliaments, governments and civil society should play to not only preserve freedoms and democracy, but to enhance them?
Here I propose – in quick rough strokes due to the short time available – some ideas for reference in regard to challenges the twenty-first century presents to us.
Social Life and Surveillance
Idea # 1: Surveillance is an integral component of all social life.
This is true of all human societies, likewise of many animal societies, and even vegetal ones.
Idea # 2: Surveillance takes many forms with very different, even opposite consequences.
I am a grandfather. Obviously I watched my children and grandchild. However, the forms that such surveillance takes can lead children to more and more autonomy, or, conversely, to dependence and submission.
That is why, idea # 3: The concepts proposed by author Ivan Illich of autonomy versus heteronomy, conviviality and counterproductivity are useful to this discussion.
These concepts can be applied, for example, to a convivial urban neighborhood that combines the functions of housing, labor, commerce and recreation. Such an area appears safe because its residents, workers, passersby and idle bystanders spontaneously and freely offer themselves mutual, continuous, autonomous surveillance.
Conversely, an unconvivial single function neighborhood that is deserted during the night or day appears to generate insecurity. No expensive police, guards or electronic surveillance will succeed to produce real security. And such surveillance is likely to increase heteronomous forms of power over individuals and community.
Hence, idea # 4: It is important to consider the complex interrelationships between environmental, physical, social and technical structures and conditions, on the one hand, and the forms of surveillance that these structures permit or not as well as their effects, on the other hand.
And therefore, idea # 5: Respect for freedom is a necessary, but totally insufficient assessment criteria (thus ineffective alone).
In addition, idea # 6 (stated earlier): The information society is necessarily a society where surveillance is becoming widespread, increasing in power and scope, and is being democratized.
Let us illustrate this with a surveillance activity which, unlike the "Lawful Access" bill on the State's power over private communications, is conducted by private actors on public communications, namely: the high-frequency stock transactions which constitute some 60% of the volume of North American exchanges. This surveillance involves the use of computers that, each microsecond, monitor and analyze all transactions around the planet. This surveillance allows the same computer to purchase securities at one instant and resale them a few seconds later at a profit. The speeds of surveillance, analysis and decision making are so great that human operators can only control possible failure occurrences. Such as those that caused the Flash Crash of May 6, 2010 when these automatic systems suddenly made the Dow Jones Index to plunge several hundred points within a few minutes.
Such capabilities are becoming more democratic. Let's remember that today a lower end smartphone is already more powerful than these big central computer that, in the sixties, most thought only States could afford. That the customers of data mining software, indispensable to produce results from digital surveillance, are roughly divided into four areas: academic (teaching and research), business (marketing, R & D), police and military intelligence, and we call civil society (various organizations and individuals). That information items on the behavior of individuals and organizations have never been produced in such large numbers or have never been more accessible (just take all the wealth of personal information items disseminated via social media).
Some surveillance activities can easily be described as harmful, such as surveillance of the private communications of citizens or of their legitimate political activities. Other surveillance activities can easily be described as beneficial, such as those about who funds political parties and about who does what lobbying with which decision makers.
However, idea # 7: The majority of the surveillance activities that will emerge will not be so easily assessed: understanding their nature and their effects will require deliberations.
So idea # 8: Drawing on a proposition from economists Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis, we could state that: all surveillance should be subjected to the application of the principles of freedom, but that any surveillance involving some exercise of social power should also be subjected to the principles of democracy.
These principles are to be applied, no matter the public or private nature of the actions being monitored; or the state, commercial or civilian identity of those conducting the surveillance.
Logically, the same principles should also apply to the decision making on environmental, physical, social and technical structures and conditions that determine the forms surveillance may or may not take. Indeed, various social movements express the same demand, whether about shale gas extraction or high finance business: one's obligation to subject to the action of another called for one's right to know and right to have one's say.
As a Preliminary Conclusion
Idea # 9: Such radical democratization calls for deep legal, parliamentary and political transformations from the local to the international levels.
Such changes could indeed be facilitated by possible information societies' developments.
However, idea # 10: The exact forms that these changes should take remains yet to be defined.
Here, our situation is similar to those of different protests movements (such as Occupy Wall Street) that clearly identifies how current practices are unacceptable without being able to define what should be the alternatives. However, it is as equally urgent to conceive concrete solutions. Let us illustrate with two cases.
Electronic payment
The first case is about privatization of a decision of a public nature. It is the introduction in North America of smart banking cards that raise issues of individual and societal surveillance. Electronic payment is a "radical monopoly" to use another concept from Ivan Illich: if citizens retain the choice of the financial institution that will provide the banking card, there is only one electronic payment system that is imposed on all financial institutions and to all their customers on a given territory.
However, the choice of a new microprocessor based payment system is not trivial. This is because there are dozens of concepts for implementing this technology that are quite different in terms of individual surveillance. Some concepts can make electronic payments as anonymous as the use of paper money. For example, the financial institution knows by the end of the day that it should debit the account of such customer to such total amount, but remains unable to connect this with the various suppliers where the customer has spent money. At the other end of the spectrum, there are concepts that provide the financial institution with a wealth of information about who has purchased what from whom precisely at what time and how much. The choice between one type of concept and another has little to do with technical or budgetary constraints. It is in practice a political decision on the level of surveillance that financial institutions may or may not carry on the activities of their clients. But it is not elected parliaments that decide. Rather, parliaments have left the decision to private clubs of financial institutions (in Canada, to the Canadian Payments Association).
But it's not just the surveillance of individual clients that is at issue. The generalization of electronic payments offers financial institutions a breathtaking real-time view of economic activities and situations of entire societies. This truly represents a strategic advantage in times of economic turmoil. Especially when compared to the situation of governments, media and civil society who discuss measures that will have some impact only several months into the future on the basis of statistics reflecting situations often four months old in the past. Why only financial institutions could have as up to date data?
In one individual surveillance as in societal surveillance, the democratic principle should apply – in addition to that of freedom – with respect to decisions about social powers of such magnitude. Should parliaments recover the power to legislate publically on these matters? Or should we try to democratize the work of clubs such as the Canadian Association of payment? Or follow a different model of democratic decision making?
The second case is about internationalization of a public decision. This is about passports used to monitor border crossings of citizens, and often their movements within these boundaries. Design standards of electronic and biometric components of passports are taken in international forums, such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), by senior public servants of the Member States surrounded by lobbyists of the airline and surveillance technologies industries. National parliaments often only have the choice to endorse or not the standards already established elsewhere.
Again, we must find a way to preserve the principle of democracy against such technocratic fait accompli through international bodies. Should parliaments or governments publicly pre-debate options to be offered in international forums? Should we engage a democratization of discussions in international forums to allow a real voice to citizens to be affected by decisions? Or a combination of both? Or another model?
These are the types of changes, needing to be outlined, that I propose to explore with you during the following discussion.
Communications • Information & Law • Lab Notes • Notes
Lecture on the right to accessible information
by Catherine Roy
Director General of the Centre de recherche et d'expérimentation sur l'inclusion numérique (Centre for research and experimentation in digital inclusion)
le droit à l'accessibilité des informations
(right of access to documents in media readable by everyone)
in the wake of the judgment in Donna Jodhan v. Attorney General of Canada
Lecture in French
A founding member of the HTML for all Working Group of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and as well as of W3Québec (an organization promoting open standards and best practices for the web and multimedia), Ms. Roy will address in particular the respective roles of legislation and of technical standards in the evolution of law, here in regard to the accessibility of information.
Monday, April 11, 2011 from 18:00 pm to 19:30 pm, Room A-1720, UQAM (Hubert-Aquin building on 400 Sainte-Catherine East street, metro Berri-UQAM) as part of an Information Law course (JUR5512).
Free admission (the number of places being limited, please RSVP by email: peladeau dot pierrot @t uqam dot ca)
Jodhan c. A. G. of Canada
The legal news in the heart of the conference is the recent decision of the Federal Court in November 2010, v. Donna Jodhan Attorney General ofCanada, as amended by decision of January 2011 (French version:http://decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/fr/2010/2010cf1197/2010cf1197.html; English version: http:// decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/en/2010/2010fc1197/2010fc1197.html). The main issue was whether the federal government had violated the right to equality guaranteed by the Canadian Charter, either by setting inadequate technical standards for Web accessibility to information, or by not implementing existing technical standards.
Information Law
This course acknowledges that much of the legal regulation of interpersonal relations mediated by information handlings flows from adhesion contracts, technical standards as well as rules and procedures incorporated into the informational devices themselves.
Lab Notes • Living between the lines • Notes • Observations • Reflections
Truthfulness of personal information as indicator of social morality?
Can the level of accuracy of personal information items be indicative of the moral virtue of the social system in which the information is used?
This question came to me while I was doing some renovation at home while listening to Tapestry CBC One radio show. This week, Mary Hynes met Sam Harris in the wake of the publication of his book The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values. A surprisingly short interview given that this show's usual practice is to devote its whole hour to a single personality or subject. By listening to Harris, one understands. He certainly offers a convincing argument about the ability of science to shed light on a moral issue, or even to decide between what is right and wrong. However, the fierceness of his attacks against religions quickly annoys, thus weakening his argument.
Still, neuroscience, for example, can objectively observe through scanner and hormonal analysis that, in general, an altruistic action provides wellness to human beings who do it as those who receive it. It also observes as exactly the opposite effect with a selfish action, that it is even worse for a malevolent action. Many developments in biology, ethology and ethnology as well as psychology and sociology do offer increasingly revealing insights on various moral issues. As Harris points out, science offers here the advantage to transcend cultures, religions and moral systems because of the provable and universal nature of its conclusions.
What with the quality of personal information? The short answer is that, on one hand, science is dependent on the quality of its data and that this quality often depends on the willingness or ability of human beings to tell the truth. Still on the other hand, the level of accuracy of the provided information is measurable… scientifically.
The anecdotal answer comes from to two recent observations about the necessity… to lie. (more…)
Critique of Census • Living between the lines • Notes • Observations
A Quantitative Methods Professional Answers Us…
Pierrot Péladeau 15 October 2010
This is a response to previous post from a professional who wrote me, but do not wish to be identified for the moment:
Quantitative methods professional
The idea that a volunteer sample reduces the reliability and the validity of data is today as accepted an idea than the one that the earth is round. […] There are many articles that deal with the extent of the bias, its reasons, the ways that can be used to circumvent these biases somehow, etc. But one can never really succeed to circumvent them.
[As for Justice Boivin's finding] I have not read the arguments in favour of a voluntary survey and how they think they can avoid the sample biases. Of course there is uncertainty about the reliability of data from the NHS, since we have never done this exercise before. There is one certainty about the fact that the data will be biased, but it is difficult to predict in advance the extent and nature of this bias.
Increasing the number of long questionnaires will not change the bias, and nothing leads us to believe that an advertising campaign can correct the bias. The campaign could very well increase it (especially if only in the two official languages). (more…)
Critique of Census • Debates • Living between the lines • Notes • Observations
Questions for Statisticians and Specialists in Quantitative Methods regarding the Reliability of a Voluntary Census
In the wake of the decision on a application for judicial review form the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada
Federal Court's Justice Richard Boivin heard evidence and testimonies presented in support of and in opposition to the National Household Survey (NHS) which, being voluntary, replaces the old census long form, which was mandatory under fine and even imprisonment. The judge ruled this week that "there is uncertainty about the reliability of the data that will come from the NHS" … except that the Court is "not convinced that the data of the NHS will be so unreliable as to be unusable."
Let's recall that the Conservative government decided to remove the long form from the mandatory status of the Canadian census to make it voluntary instead. To offset a possible decline in participation, it provided an increase of around 50% of the number of long questionnaires (from 3 to 4.5 million households at an additional cost of $ 30 million) plus an advertising campaign to spur participation.
Many statisticians, demographers and researchers have criticized this decision. According to them, a voluntary survey would lead to a significant decrease in participation, particularly in certain portions of the population (the poorest, the least educated, of certain ethnic backgrounds). The result would be less representative and thus biased data which would distort the demographic profiles of country, regions and local communities. However, beyond these general statements, public interventions in the media so far have provided no statistical demonstration in support to this claim. Justice Boivin's finding seems to confirm this perception.
So I make an appeal to statisticians and specialists in quantitative methods in order to clarify certain key elements of the debate. (more…)
Canadian conservatives battling over the census… in USA
Pierrot Péladeau 30 September 2010
I wrote in July that the Conservative government's decision to abolish the compulsory nature of the census' long form probably originated from an observation of the recent controversies surrounding U.S. Census as well as of the potential political risks and opportunities in their import in Canada.
Subsequent conservatives' statements have amply demonstrated that the rationality of their decision was more one of partisan calculation than of administrative rationality or respect for the rights of citizens. Today, the Liberal Opposition tabled a bill to make the long form mandatory, still along with fines, but no more imprisonment. As if the opposition in the Commons blindly followed to the letter their role in one of the possible scenarios envisioned by the Conservatives.
However, the American inspiration for the strategy and the discourse in support has never been so clearly brought to light than by the statements of Minister Tony Clement on Tuesday. Jennifer Ditchburn of The Canadian Press reports that according to Clement, the enumerators could beat the system and make off with the personal information of Canadians. Although Statistics Canada has clear policies, "some enumerators are recruited in the same neighbourhood as respondents. This means, says Clement, "your neighbour may know some of your most personal and more intimate information."
The minister described the situation here in the U.S. where, constitution requires, the census must be conducted by enumerators.
In Canada, the census is self-administered … since 1971. One reason for the abandonment of enumerators was specifically related to a matter of respect for privacy. It was less to avoid the risk of espionage, but to reduce the intrusiveness and the intimidating presence of a visit by a possible neighbour and therefore the bias resulting from the reluctance to answer questions honestly, even to answer at all. Indeed Statistics Canada's policy for telephone follow-up reminders is to rely on enumerators who should not be from the area of citizen contacted.
In short, the cat is out of the bag. Latest Clement's arguments are clearly American import copy and paste that have no relevance in the Canadian context. So gross an error would have not occurred if the conservative decision had been taken on the basis of some needs analysis to improve the Canadian | 4,998 |
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Fire Battle is a vertical scrolling shooter arcade game which had been developed by Woodplace for Taito Corporation, in 1984; it utilizes two Zilog Z80 microprocessors (running up at<|fim_middle|> buttons to make it fire shots at air-based enemies and drop bombs on ground-based ones; there are a total of eight (unnamed) types of enemies, and their point values range from 50 to 1000.
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When Luke Bryan's niece, Jordan Cheshire, lost both her parents, Luke and his wife Caroline didn't hesitate to step in for Jordan and her siblings. And when the time came for Jordan's wedding, Luke was there to walk her down the aisle!
On Sunday, September 5, 2021, Luke Bryan and his family gathered together to celebrate his niece, Jordan Cheshire, marrying her love, Clint Eudy.
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The wedding took place in Tennessee and it was absolutely beautiful!
Luke Bryan's niece Jordan is the oldest of three children born to his sister, Kelly. She died in 2007, and seven years later, her husband, Ben, died of a heart attack.
With Kelly and Ben's children now orphaned, Luke and his wife, Caroline, have stepped in to help raise Jordan and her siblings.
The 26-year-old bride made sure that her wedding was filled with remembrance for her parents and honored them in many ways.
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At the ceremony, the two seats where the bride's parents would have sat were full of breathtaking flowers. And at the reception, the couple had a "family tree" displayed. It was a wall full of photos around a floral tree of family members who have passed away.
Special Moment For Niece And Uncle
Before saying "I do," Luke Bryan walked his niece down the aisle. It is so sweet to see him fixing her veil and holding her hand as the two walk down to the altar full of beautiful flowers.
Luke also filled another role that Jordan's dad would have done at the wedding reception. Luke Bryan danced with his niece during the father-daughter dance. The pair swayed back and forth to "You'll Be In My Heart" by Phil Collins. What an emotional moment that must have been for everyone there<|fim_middle|> Idol Is Too Good To Miss
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"How wonderful!" comments someone on YouTube. "She's a beautiful bride and blessed to have an uncle & aunt to step in and provide a blessed life for those three. Kudos to the wedding planner too, stand up job!"
"What a wonderful uncle, so sweet," writes another person online. "Congratulations to the newlyweds, may the life you create together be amazing!"
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What a beautiful occasion, full of love and celebration. And Luke Bryan is such a great uncle and stand-up guy!
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