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Professor Ephraim Katzir
President of the State of Israel
This book is unique among the Yizkor books that commemorate the Jewish communities that were destroyed in the Shoah. It was in Auschwitz that the Devil's work reached its peak, and the very name – more than any other concept – symbolizes to us the intensity of the disaster committed by the Nazi murderers against our people. The wildest imagination could not have conceived that human beings are capable of perpetrating against their own species what the Nazis carried out in this extermination camp, and the imagination became a horrifying reality.
Now that these atrocities did actually take place, they have become an indelible part of human history and the most frightful chapter in the annals of the Jewish people. We, the generation which lived through that terrible period, are duty-bound to see to it that the memory of the Shoah should not fade, not from the minds of the perpetrators who want to suppress it and not from the hearts of the children and grandchildren of its victims. We shall do this by memorializing the six million through study, writings, communing with them, by planting and building, and even more in the ultimate effort of strengthening and reinforcing the State of Israel, towards which they yearned in their vision as they walked to their deaths.
The State of Israel, where the few escapees from the sword who survived the Shoah have come and where –we hope – our people in the four corners of the earth will yet come, is for us a small comfort for the great catastrophe, and insofar as we prosper, in spirit and materially, in strengthening and fortifying the land of the Jews, in the spirit of the values of Judaism, so we will fulfill the desire of those whose faith in the eternity of Israel did not diminish even when they went, not to return.
"On the day that the Holy Temple was destroyed, the Messiah was born," said our sages. This faith in a better future, despite all the dangers and disasters, sustained our people since time immemorial and it shall be, for us too, a source of strength and vision by whose light we shall proceed, as the memory of the Shoah shall ever remain with us.
[There is a facsimile signature of Ephraim Katzir]
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H. Justus
Oshpitzin – that is what Jews called it. One of the earliest Jewish communities in Poland, it was situated on the crossroads in West Galicia – formerly on the border of the "Three Empires" and in later times, close to Germany. It was crowned with a noble ancestry, a long lineage of generations: some say five hundred years, and others claim six hundred years.
One of the book's chapters tells us that many of those stemming from Oshpitzin who had left to live in larger cities would return to it in old age. They said that while it is good to live in a metropolis, a Jew must die in Oshpitzin. They were certain that in the merit of thetzadikimburied in the old cemetery, its soil had become holy.
And it turned into a repository of the ashes of three and one half million martyrs.
Oshpitzin – known as Oswiecim in the Polish language – became Auschwitz.
A valley of death.
Before us, now, is the Memorial Book, in its dreadful uniqueness.
Out of the mountains of ashes, from the millions of non-existent graves, from the depths of the hush of nothingness, it arises and stands before you – in the splendor of its surrounding panorama, its streets and alleyways, its workshops and factories, its syn<|fim_middle|> its tzadikim and rabbis, its Hasidim and Maskilim, its organizations and institutions – full of life.
Six thousand Jews lived there.
A town.
A spacious world, it spread its wings afar, its sparkling wealth of spirit vibrant in its overflowing vitality.
You read the chapters of the book and the deep roots and wellsprings from which it drew its sustenance are placed before you: the Torah giants and renowned tzadikim who lived there, in Oshpitzin, who fixed its cornerstones and stitched its embroidery, forging and building life patterns and spiritual energy –they, their disciples, and disciples of disciples, to the last generation. Reaching you are the sounds of Torah that never ceased and the melody of the Hasidim that filled it – the Bobower and Sondzer Hasidim, the Hasidim of Belz, Radomsko, and Sassow, the strains which extended from generation to generation in a long chain, link after link –and you see the pillar of fire going before them, lighting their darkest days.
The Jews of Oshpitzin in their many generations experienced great misfortunes. They struggled daily in the stranglehold of decrees and assaults that rained down constantly on all Jews and on them too, never ceasing – but they were never vanquished, they were never demoralized, they never despaired. They never succumbed, nor did they sink into the narrow confines of their toil and distress.
See for yourself not only the Hasidic courts, the synagogues, and the batei midrash but also the institutions that flourished there: the wholehearted charitable organizations, the cultural institutions, and the movements that were founded there – the first Zionist organization was established there in 1901and the Hechalutz movement in 1919.
Examine the full expanse: The Zionist Socialist Alliance, Hashomer Hatzair, Mizrachi, Agudat Yisrael, the Revisionist movement, Po'alei Tzion Yemin, and WIZO. Stormy debates, struggles, dreams, and much activity filled its spaces. There were many Maskilim there, some of them renowned celebrities.
A wide world of broad horizons and blue skies.
There were six thousand Jews there.
Worlds upon worlds, interwoven –that was the Jewish world you knew. It bore upon its shoulders the eternity of Israel, the long trek of Diaspora affliction and the great faith, the hope of the redemption that was about to come.
K"k – Kehilla Kedosha, The Holy Community – Oshpitzin that was.
Before it became Auschwitz.
Whose surviving embers from the flames have written with their lifeblood, in trembling script; whose every letter comes fromthere – from the letters hovering in the air over the valley of death, gathered together to be its witness, one of thousands of kehillot whose ashes lie in its embers.
With holy trepidation and feelings of awesome responsibility we took upon ourselves the mission of editing and assembling the Yizkor book for our city, Oshpitzin. We set ourselves two important goals when we began our efforts: to memorialize the holy memory of our dear and precious martyrs, parents, brothers, sisters, and relatives who were tragically and savagely exterminated by the Nazi murderers in the gas chambers and extermination camps; and to restore the likeness of the once beautiful and pure Jewish life of our town, which flowed like a living fountain in the wilderness of the Polish exile, and which pulsed with youthful impetus and joy of life.
Jewish Oshpitzin exists no longer. Aside from the few lucky ones who survived by a miracle and are scattered over five continents, the entire population underwent the identical martyrdom and perished, as did all the Jewish towns of Poland. The tragic lot was even worse for our town, Oshpitzin. The Nazi murderers transformed our quiet and peaceful town into a valley of hell and a cemetery for all of European Jewry, and the dignified and honored name Oshpitzin was perverted and changed to the dreadful name – Auschwitz. Why did the Nazis choose our city for their gruesome, bestial ends? There is no logical answer to that question, just as there is no logic in the sudden transformation of a "highly cultured people" into wild, bloodthirsty beasts whose like has not existed since the world began.
In accordance with the proposed goals, we have attempted through this Yizkor book to disclose the multifaceted life of former Jewish Oshpitzin, the history of the city in the context of Jewish life throughout Galicia, the community, social, economic, and religious life of the town in recent times, and the activities of the parties, youth organizations, community institutions, batei midrash, cheders and yeshivot, rabbis and academics, and leaders and public servants. We have, thereby,erected a worthy monument and lit a memorial candle on the unknown graves of the Oshpitzin martyrs whose ashes and bones are strewn and scattered over the plains, mountains, and valley of the Polish earth.
We have presented in this book a full description of the horrible pain and suffering which our townsmen experienced equally with all Polish Jews in the bloody years of the war, but at the same time we could not conceal the catastrophic role of extermination which Oshpitzin-Oswiecim played for the arch-murderers in their plans to liquidate Polish Jewry. We have, therefore, included a bibliography of over 500 books and articles written about Auschwitz with "blood from the hearts" of various authors. Additionally, leading Jewish personalities and Shoah researchers have participated with articles on the meaning, aftermath, and effect of the Auschwitz tragedy on the condition of the Jewish people in the future and its influence on Jewish history. Notable is the article by the last kehilla leader, R' Eliezer Schenker, who pictures with great talent the history of his many-branched, noted family and describes his own experiences as a public servant of the tormented people during the war years. These memorials have a literary and historic value. Of historic importance, too, is the article by Mrs. Gruenapfel, who details the help she and her friends gave to the uprising in Auschwitz. Most illuminating are the name and personality of the leader of the uprising, Zalman Gradowski, whose unique literary manuscript was found on the grounds of the crematorium by Chaver Wolnerman; a portion of his journal is published for the first time in our book.
We express our deep appreciation to the president of the State of Israel, Professor Ephraim Katzir, to Prime Minister Menachem Begin, to Chief Rabbi Shlomo Goren, to the chief rabbi of Tel Aviv, Rabbi Y. Y. Frenkel, to Minister Dr. Yosef Burg, rabbis, Knesset members, authors, Shoah researchers, and all the Oshpitziner townsmen who took part with articles, memoirs, and homages. We also want to thank all our friends who provided material assistance that made the publication possible.
With full consciousness that we have honestly and conscientiously discharged our responsibility, we cannot claim that the work is complete without errors. The modest editorial board was barely able to foresee the colossal preparatory efforts required. There were no historical materials, archives, or documents at our disposal. A particular encumbrance was the indifference of many townsmen who did not properly appreciate the importance of the Yizkor book and, despite our requests, did not respond positively. This is evident, primarily, in the section on Personalities and Figures, where dozens of important personalities, leaders, party heads, and other significant people were omitted, not through malice but because there was simply no one who was able to record their biographical details and spheres of activity. Though we do not feel guilty, we do apologize and beg pardon.
May this book be a memorial for one of the most important and admirable Jewish kehillot in Poland, our town Oshpitzin, where once a rich, Jewish, original life of wisdom and Torah flourished, a life of culture and creativity, spirit and soul – until the hideous enemy came and razed everything to the ground. Let this book serve as a memorial light and Kaddish for our parents and relatives who perished for kiddush HaShem, blamelessly, only because they were born Jews:
Yisgadal ve'Yiskadash Shmei Rabbo!
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\section{Introduction}\label{sec:intro}
For two polytopes $P, Q \subset \R^d$ their \emph{Minkowski sum} is the
(innocent--looking) convex polytope
\[
P + Q = \{ p + q : p \in P,\, q \in Q \} \subset \R^d.
\]
Minkowski sums have starred in applied areas, such as robot motion
planning \cite{latombe} and computer aided design
\cite{DBLP:journals/cad/ElberK99}, as well as in fields of pure mathematics,
among them commutative algebra and tropical geometry \cite{stu02}. In
applications it is essential to understand the facial structure of $P + Q$.
But, even with quite detailed knowledge of $P$ and $Q$, it is in general
difficult to determine the combinatorics of $P+Q$. Even for {\it special
cases}, the knowledge of complete face lattices is meager. The best understood
Minkowski sums are zonotopes \cite{zie95} and sums of perfectly centered
polytopes with their polar duals \cite{fuk06}.
So it is natural (and vital) to investigate the combinatorial structure of
Minkowski sums.
From the standpoint of combinatorial geometry, a less ambitious goal one can
settle for is the question of $f$-vector shapes. This includes different kinds
of upper and lower bounds for the $f$-vector entries with respect to the
corresponding entries of the summands. Starting with the first entry of an
$f$-vector, the number of vertices, Fukuda \& Weibel \cite{fuk06} studied the
maximal number of vertices of a Minkowski sum. Their starting point was the
following upper bound on the number of vertices.
\begin{prop}[Trivial Upper Bound; cf.\ \cite{fuk06}]\label{prop:triv_bound}
Let $P_1,\dots,P_r \subset \R^d$ be polytopes. Then
\[
f_0(P_1 + \cdots + P_r) \ \ \le \ \ \prod_{i=1}^r f_0(P_i).
\]
\end{prop}
Fukuda and Weibel gave a construction that showed that the trivial upper bound
can be attained independent of the dimension but with a restricted number of
summands.
\begin{thm}[Fukuda \& Weibel \cite{fuk06}]
For every $r < d$ there are $d$-polytopes $P_1,\dots,P_r \subset \R^d$,
each with arbitrarily large number of vertices, such that the Minkowski
sum $P_1 + \cdots + P_r$ attains the trivial upper bound on the number of
vertices.
\end{thm}
This result was our point of departure. In this paper, we set out to prove
the following result that asserts that the restriction to the number of
summands is best possible.
\begin{thm}\label{thm:main}
Let $r \ge d$ and let $P_1,\dots,P_r \subset \R^d$ be polytopes with
$f_0(P_i) \ge d+1$ vertices for all $i = 1,\dots, r$. Then
\[
f_0(P_1 + \cdots + P_r) \ \le\ \left( 1 -
\frac{1}{(d+1)^r}\right)\prod_{i=1}^r f_0(P_i).
\]
\end{thm}
However, based on a preliminary version of this paper, C.\ Weibel (personal
communication) noted that Theorem \ref{thm:main} is not optimal with respect
to the number of vertices of the summands.
The paper is organized in the following manner: In Section
\ref{sec:problem_reductions} we gather some observations that will reduce the
statement to one special case (per dimension) whose validity has to be
checked. In particular, we give a reformulation of the problem that casts it
into a stronger question concerning projections of polytopes. The very
structure of the problem at hand allows for the utilization of the tools
devised in R\"{o}rig, Sanyal \& Ziegler \cite{rsz07}. In Section
\ref{sec:proj_properties} we give a review to the terminology and techniques.
The punchline will be that a realization of a polytope with certain properties
under projection gives rise to, first, a polytope associated to the projection
and, secondly, to a simplicial complex that is embedded in the boundary of
this polytope. To prove the non-existence of a certain realization it will
suffice to show that this complex is not embeddable into a sphere of the
prescribed dimension. To show the reader that we did not deal one difficult
problem for another one, we give, in Section \ref{sec:embeddability}, a short
account of Matou\v{s}ek's book \cite{MatousekBZ:BU}, in which he presents
means for dealing with embeddability questions in a combinatorial fashion. In
Section \ref{sec:compl_complex}, we finally put together the pieces gathered
to prove a stronger version of Theorem \ref{thm:main} and we close with some
remarks in Section \ref{sec:remarks}.
{\bf Acknowledgements}.
We would like to express our gratitude to Christian Haase, Thilo R\"orig, and
G\"unter M. Ziegler for stimulating discussions and valuable insights. We
also would like to thank Bernd Sturmfels for helpful comments on the exposition.
\section{The problem, some reductions \& a reformulation}
\label{sec:problem_reductions}
Forming Minkowski sums is not a purely combinatorial construction, i.e.\ in
contrast to basic polytope constructions such as products, direct sums, joins,
etc.\ the resulting face lattice is not determined by the face lattices of the
polytopes involved. For a sum $P +Q$ of two polytopes $P$ and $Q$ it is easy
to see that if $F \subseteq P + Q$ is a proper face, then $F$ is of the form
$F = G + H$ with $G \subseteq P$ and $H \subseteq Q$ being faces. This, in
particular, sheds new light on the ``Trivial Upper Bound'' in the last
section: It states that the set of vertices of a Minkowski sum is a subset of
the pairwise sums of vertices of the polytopes involved.
As a guiding example let us consider the first non-trivial case: Are there two
triangles $P$ and $Q$ in the plane whose sum is a $9$-gon?
An \emph{ad-hoc} argument for this case, that uses notation and terminology
presented in \cite{zie95}, is the following: Clearly, the polytope $P+Q$ is a
$9$-gon if its normal fan $\nc(P+Q)$ has nine extremal rays. The normal fan
$\nc(P+Q)$ equals $\nc(P) \wedge \nc(Q)$, the common refinement of the fans
$\nc(P)$ and $\nc(Q)$. Thus, the cones in $\nc(P+Q)$ are pairwise
intersections of cones of $\nc(P)$ and $\nc(Q)$. It follows that the extremal
rays, i.e.\ the $1$-dimensional cones, of $\nc(P+Q)$ are just the extremal
rays of $P$ and of $Q$. If $P$ and $Q$ are triangles, then each one has only
three extremal rays. Therefore, $\nc(P+Q)$ has at most six extremal rays and
falls short of being a $9$-gon. The same reasoning yields the following
result.
\begin{prop}
Let $P$ and $Q$ be two polygons in the plane. Then
\[
f_0(P+Q) \le f_0(P) + f_0(Q).
\]
\end{prop}
However, this elementary geometrical reasoning fails in higher dimensions and
we will employ topological machinery for the general case. But for now let us
give some observations that will simplify the general case.
The first observation concerns the dimensions of the polytopes involved in the
sum.
\begin{obs}[Dimension of summands]
Let $P_1, P_2, \dots,P_r \subset \R^d$ be polytopes each having at least
$d+1$ vertices. Then there are \emph{full-dimensional} polytopes
$P^\prime_1,P^\prime_2, \dots,P^\prime_r$ with $f_0(P^\prime_i) =
f_0(P_i)$ and $f_0(P^\prime_1 + P^\prime_2 + \cdots + P^\prime_r) \ge
f_0(P_1 + P_2 + \cdots + P_r)$
\end{obs}
Clearly, if one of the summands, say $P_1$, is not full-dimensional, then the
number of vertices prevents $P_1$ from being a lower dimensional simplex.
Choosing a vertex $v$ of $P_1$ that is not a cone point and pulling $v$ in a
direction perpendicular to its affine hull yields a polytope $P^\prime_1$ with
$f_0(P_1) = f_0(P^\prime_1)$ with $\dim P^\prime_1 = \dim P + 1$. Exchanging
$P_1$ for $P^\prime_1$ possibly increases the number of vertices of the
Minkowski sum.
\begin{obs}[Number of summands]
Let $P_1, P_2,\dots,P_r \subset \R^d$ be $d$-polytopes such that $P_1 +
P_2 + \cdots + P_r$ attains the trivial upper bound, then so does every
subsum $P_{i_1} + P_{i_2} + \cdots + P_{i_k}$ with $\{ i_1, \dots i_k \}
\subseteq [r]$.
\end{obs}
Thus we can restrict to the situation of sums with $d$ summands. The next
observation turns out to be even more valuable. It states that we can even
assume that every summand is a simplex.
\begin{obs}[Combinatorial type of summands]
Let $P_1, P_2,\dots,P_r \subset \R^d$ be $d$-polytopes such that $P_1 +
P_2 + \cdots + P_r$ attains the trivial upper bound. For every $i \in [r]$
let $P^\prime_i \subset P_i$ be a vertex induced, full-dimensional
subpolytope, then $P^\prime_1 + P^\prime_2 + \cdots + P^\prime_r$ attains
the trivial upper bound.
\end{obs}
The last observation casts the problem into the realm of polytope projections.
\begin{obs}
The Minkowski sum $P + Q$ is the projection of the product $P \times Q$
under the map $\pi: \R^d \times \R^d \rightarrow \R^d$ with $ \pi(x,y) = x
+ y$.
\end{obs}
We will derive Theorem \ref{thm:main} from the following stronger statement.
\begin{thm} \label{thm:main_stronger}
Let $P$ be a polytope combinatorially equivalent to a $d$-fold product of
$d$-simplices and let $\pi : P \rightarrow \R^d$ be a linear projection.
Then
\[
f_0(\pi P) \le f_0(P) - 1 = (d+1)^d - 1.
\]
\end{thm}
Before we give a proof of Theorem \ref{thm:main} let us remark on a few things
concerning the previous theorem.
Special emphasis should be put on the phrase ``combinatorially equivalent to a
product.'' The \emph{standard} product $P \times Q$ of two polytopes
$P\subset \R^d$ and $Q\subset \R^e$ is obtained by taking the Cartesian
product of $P$ and $Q$, that is taking the convex hull of $\V P \times \V Q
\subset \R^{d+e}$. One feature of this construction is that if $P^\prime
\subset P$ and $Q^\prime \subset Q$ are vertex induced subpolytopes, then
$P\times Q$ contains $P^\prime \times Q^\prime$ again as a vertex induced
subpolytope. This no longer holds for \emph{combinatorial products}: The
\emph{Goldfarb cube} $G_4$ is a $4$-polytope combinatorially equivalent to a
$4$-cube with the property that a projection to $2$-space retains all $16$
vertices (cf.\ \cite{Goldfarb2,am98}). The $4$-cube itself is combinatorially
equivalent to a product of two quadrilaterals which, in the standard product,
contains a vertex induced product of two triangles. The subpolytope on the
corresponding vertices of $G_4$ is not a combinatorial product of two
triangles; indeed, this would contradict Theorem \ref{thm:main_stronger} for
$d=2$.
The bound of Theorem \ref{thm:main_stronger} seems to be tight: In Section
\ref{sec:remarks} we give a realization of a product of two triangles such
that a projection to $2$-space has $8$ vertices. Therefore, the bound given in
Theorem \ref{thm:main} is \emph{not} tight for $d = 2$: The sum of two
triangles in the plane has at most $6$ vertices.
Theorem \ref{thm:main_stronger} touches upon properties of the realization
space of products of simplices. While, in general, realization spaces are
rather delicate objects, the statement at hand is on par with the fact that
positively spanning vector configurations with prescribed sign patterns of
linear dependencies do not exist. Methods for treating such problems were
developed in \cite{rsz07}; the next two sections give a made-to-measure
introduction.
\begin{proof}[Proof of Theorem \ref{thm:main}]
We can assume that all polytopes $P_i$ have their vertices $V_i$ in
general position. For every choice $V^\prime_i \subseteq V_i$ of $d+1$
vertices from each $P_i$ the polytopes $P^\prime_i = \conv V^\prime_i$ are
$d$-simplices. The Minkowski sum $P^\prime_1+ P^\prime_2+\cdots
+P^\prime_r$ is a projection of a product of $r \ge d$ simplices and, by
Theorem \ref{thm:main_stronger}, does not attain the trivial upper bound.
There are exactly $\prod_{i=1}^r \tbinom{f_0(P_i)}{d+1}$ choices for the
$P^\prime_i$. On the other hand, every sum of vertices
$v_1+v_2+\cdots+v_r$ occurs in only $\prod_{i=1}^r\tbinom{f_0(P_i)-1}{d}$
different subsums. Thus, by the pigeonhole principle, there are at least
\[
\prod_{i=1}^r \frac{\tbinom{f_0(P_i)}{d+1}}{\tbinom{f_0(P_i)-1}{d}} =
\prod_{i=1}^r \frac{f_0(P_i)}{d+1}
\]
sums of vertices that fail to be a vertex in at least one subsum.
\end{proof}
\section{Geometric and Combinatorial Properties of Projections}
\label{sec:proj_properties}
In polytope projections faces can collapse or get mapped to the interior.
Therefore, it is difficult to predict the (combinatorial) outcome of a
projection. There is, however, a class of faces that behave nicely under
projection and whose properties we will exploit in the following.
\begin{dfn}[Strictly preserved faces, cf. \cite{zie04}]
Let $P$ be a polytope, $F \subseteq P$ a proper face and $\pi: P
\rightarrow \pi(P)$ a linear projection of polytopes. The face $F$ is
\emph{strictly preserved} under $\pi$ if
\begin{enumerate}
\item[ i)] $H = \pi(F)$ is a face of $\pi(P)$,
\item[ ii)] $F$ and $H$ are combinatorially isomorphic, and
\item[iii)] $\pi^{-1}(H)$ is equal to $F$.
\end{enumerate}
\end{dfn}
The first two conditions should trigger an agreeing nod since they model the
intuition behind ``preserved faces.'' The third condition is a little less
clear. In order to talk about \emph{distinct} faces of a projection we have to
rule out that two preserved faces come to lie on top of each other and this
situation is dealt with in condition iii). Figure \ref{fig:faces} shows
instances of non-preserved, preserved, and strictly preserved faces. We will
generally drop the ``strictly'' whenever we talk about strictly preserved
faces.
\begin{figure}[ht]
\centering
\psfrag{p}[bl]{$\scriptstyle \pi$}
\psfrag{q}[cc]{$\scriptstyle q^*$}
\psfrag{v1}[bl]{$\scriptstyle v_1$}
\psfrag{v2}[tl]{$\scriptstyle v_2$}
\psfrag{v3}[cr]{$\scriptstyle v_3$}
\psfrag{v4}[br]{$\scriptstyle v_4$}
\psfrag{v5}[bl]{$\scriptstyle v_5$}
\psfrag{pv1}[cc]{$\scriptstyle \pi(v_1)$}
\psfrag{pv2}[cc]{$\scriptstyle \pi(v_2)=\pi(v_5)$}
\psfrag{pv3}[cc]{$\scriptstyle \pi(v_3)=\pi(v_4)$}
\psfrag{dv1}[cl]{$\scriptstyle v_1^\fdual$}
\psfrag{dv2}[cb]{$\scriptstyle v_2^\fdual$}
\psfrag{dv3}[cb]{$\scriptstyle v_3^\fdual$}
\psfrag{qv1}[tr]{$\scriptstyle q^*(v_1^\fdual)$}
\psfrag{qv2}[cr]{$\scriptstyle q^*(v_2^\fdual)$}
\psfrag{qv3}[cr]{$\scriptstyle q^*(v_3^\fdual)$}
\includegraphics[height=6cm]{projection}
\caption{\label{fig:faces}Projection of pentagon to the real line: $v_1$
is strictly preserved, $v_2$ is not preserved, and $v_3$ is preserved but
not strictly. In accordance with the Projection Lemma: $q^*(v_1^\fdual)$
contains $0$ in interior, $q^*(v_2^\fdual)$ does not, and $q^*(v_3^\fdual)$
has $0$ in its boundary.}
\end{figure}
What makes strictly preserved faces so nice is the fact that the above
conditions can be checked prior to the projection by purely (linear) algebraic
means. The key to that is the Projection Lemma (cf. \cite[Proposition
3.2]{zie04}). We will give a variant of it which requires a few more notions.
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less than $d$ simplices. On the other hand, by Proposition 5.3.2 in \cite[p.
96]{MatousekBZ:BU}, we have that $2d-1 \ge \ind \djn{\K}$ and, therefore, the
calculation in the preceding proof gives the actual $\Zt$-index. Thus, Theorem
\ref{thm:main_stronger} is also sharp with respect to the dimension of the
target space, i.e.\ projecting to a space of dimension $\ge d$. This, in
particular, stands in favor for the result of Fukuda \& Weibel.
\section{Remarks}\label{sec:remarks}
At the Oberwolfach-Workshop ``Geometric and Topological Combinatorics'' in
January 2007 Rade \v{Z}ivaljevi\'{c} suggested a different argument involving
Lov\'{a}sz' \emph{colored Helly theorem}.
\begin{thm}[Colored Helly Theorem; cf.\ \cite{lov74}]
Let $\C_1,\dots,\C_r$ be collections of convex sets in $\R^d$ with $r \ge
d+1$. If $\cap_{i=1}^r C_i \not= \emptyset$ for every choice $C_i \in
\C_i$ then there is a $j \in [r] $ such that $\cap_{C \in \C_j} C \not=
\emptyset$.
\end{thm}
The following proof was supplied by Imre B\'{a}r\'{a}ny (personal
communication): Let $P_1,\dots,P_r \subset \R^d$ be $d$-polytopes and let
$\C_i = \{C_v \subset \Rd{d} : v \in \V P_i\}$. The $C_v$ are defined by the
condition that $\ell \in C_v$ if and only if $\ell$ attains its unique maximum
over $P_i$ in $v$. It is clear that the $C_v$ are pairwise disjoint. Now, if
$P_1 + \cdots + P_r$ attains the trivial upper bound then for every choice of
vertices $v_i \in \V P_i$ the intersection $C_{v_1} \cap \cdots \cap C_{v_r}$
is non-empty and, thus, contradicts the colored Helly theorem.
In the colored Helly theorem the bound $r \ge d+1$ is tight and, thus, yields
Theorem \ref{thm:main} in a slightly weaker version with at least $d+1$
summands.
In Section \ref{sec:problem_reductions} we claimed the existence of a
combinatorial product of two triangles that projects to a plane $8$-gon.
Consider the polytope $P \subset \R^4$ given as the set of solutions to the
following system of inequalities
\[
\begin{array}{r}
\scriptstyle 1 \\
\scriptstyle 2 \\
\scriptstyle 3 \\
\scriptstyle 4 \\
\scriptstyle 5 \\
\scriptstyle 6 \\
\end{array}
\left(
\begin{array}{rrrr}
1 & 1 & & \\
-1 & 1 & & \\
0 & -1 & -\eps & \\
& -\eps & -1 & 0 \\
& & 1 & 1 \\
& & 1 & -1 \\
\end{array}\right) \mathbf{x} \le
\left( \begin{array}{r}
1 \\ 1 \\ 1 \\ 1 \\ 1 \\ 1 \\
\end{array}\right)
\]
The numbers to the left label the facets of $P$. For $\eps = 0$ this is just
a Cartesian product of two triangles and, since this is a simple polytope, we
can choose $\eps > 0$ sufficiently small without changing the combinatorial
type. Taking $\pi : \R^4 \rightarrow \R^2$ to be the projection to the first
and last coordinate and identifying $\Rd{4}$ with $\R^4$ via the standard
scalar product we get the ordered set
\[
G = q^*(\V P^\dual) = \left(
\begin{array}{rrrrrr}
1 & 1 & -1 & -\eps & & \\
& & -\eps & -1 & 1 & 1 \\
\end{array}\right)
\]
For $0 < \eps \le 1$ the set $G$ is the Gale transform of a polytope $\A$
combinatorially equivalent to an octahedron (e.g.\ set $\eps = 1$ and observe
that $G$ is a Gale transform of a regular octahedron.) As intersections of
facets the set of vertices is given by $S = \{ [6] \backslash \{i,j\} :
\{i,j\} \in \K \}$ where the complement complex $\K$ is the complete
bipartite graph on the partition $\{1,2,3\}$ and $\{4,5,6\}$.
We show that the only vertex $v_0$ that fails to
survive the projection is given by the intersection of the facets $[6]
\backslash \{1,4\}$. By the Projection Lemma and Gale duality this is case if
and only if $\K - \{1,4\}$ is a subcomplex of the $1$-skeleton of
$\A$. Figure \ref{fig:octahedron} shows $\A$ and the embedding of $\K -
\{1,4\}$, thus finishing the proof.
The missing edge between the vertices $1$ and $4$ shows that $v_0$ fails
short of being a vertex of $\pi(P)$.
\begin{figure}[ht]
\centering
\includegraphics[height=8cm]{octahedron}\\
\caption{The polytope $\A$ associated to $P$. The marked edges correspond
to the embedding of $\K - \{1,4\}$, that is
$\K_{3,3}$ minus an edge.} \label{fig:octahedron}
\end{figure}
\bibliographystyle{siam}
\begin{small}
| m{ for all } x
\in P \} = \conv \{ \ell_1, \dots, \ell_m \} \ \subset\ \Rd{n}
\]
and for every face $F\subseteq P$ we denote by $F^\fdual = \{ \ell \in P^\dual : \ell|_F = 1 \}$ the corresponding face
of $P^\dual$. Furthermore, we define
$I : \{\text{faces of } P\} \rightarrow 2^{[m]}$ to be the map satisfying
\[
\conv \{ \ell_i : i \in I(F) \} = F^\fdual
\]
for every face $F \subseteq P$. Let $\pi : \R^n \rightarrow \R^d$ be a
linear projection and let $q$ be a map fitting into the short exact sequence
\[
0 \longrightarrow \R^{n-d} \stackrel{q}{\longrightarrow} \R^n
\stackrel{\pi}{\longrightarrow} \R^d \longrightarrow 0.
\]
Dualizing gives rise to a (dual) exact sequence
\[
0 \longleftarrow \Rd{n-d} \stackrel{q^*}{\longleftarrow} \Rd{n}
\stackrel{\pi^*}{\longleftarrow} \Rd{d} \longleftarrow 0.
\]
The characterization of strictly preserved faces will be in terms of the dual
map $q^*$ and the dual to the face under consideration.
\begin{lem}[Projection Lemma]
Let $P$ be a polytope and $F\subset P$ a face. Then $F$ is strictly
preserved iff $0 \in \int q^*(F^\fdual) = \int \conv\{ q^*(\ell_i) : i \in
I(F)\}$.
\end{lem}
We first sort out the situation for (non-strictly) preserved faces.
\begin{prop}\label{prop:proj_is_face}
Let $F \subset P$ be a face. Then $\pi(F)$ is a face of $Q = \pi(P)$ iff
$0 \in q^*(F^\fdual)$.
\end{prop}
\begin{proof}
$p(F)$ is a face of $Q$ iff there is an $\ell \in \Rd{d}$ such that
\[
\begin{array}{rl}
\ell\circ \pi(x) < 1 & \text{for all } x \in P \backslash F\text{
and} \\
\ell\circ \pi(x) = 1 & \text{for all } x \in F \\
\end{array}
\]
This is the case iff $\pi^*(\ell) \in F^\fdual$ which in turn holds iff $0 =
q^* \circ \pi^* (\ell) \in q^*(F^\fdual)$.
\end{proof}
\begin{prop}\label{prop:proj_is_comb_equiv}
Let $F\subset P$ be a face. Then $\pi(F)$ is combinatorially equivalent to
$F$ iff $q^*(F^\fdual)$ is full-dimensional.
\end{prop}
\begin{proof}
Let $\aff F = x_0 + L$ with $L$ being a linear space. Then $\aff F^\fdual =
\ell_0 + L^0$ with $L^0 = \ker( \Rd{n} \rightarrow L^*)$. The result
follows if we show that $\pi$ is injective on $L$ iff $q^*$ restricted to
$L^0$ is surjective. Now $\pi|_L$ is injective iff $\im q \cap L = 0$.
This holds iff $q^*$ is surjective when restricted to $L^0 = (\R^n/L)^*$.
\end{proof}
\begin{proof}[Proof of Projection Lemma]
Let $F \subset P$ be a preserved face, i.e.\ $\pi(F)$ is a face of $Q =
\pi(P)$ combinatorially equivalent to $F$, and let $G = \pi^{-1}(\pi(F))$.
Clearly, $G$ is a face of $P$ and $F \subseteq G$.
The inclusion is strict iff $G^\fdual$ is a proper face of $F^\fdual$. Now,
$\pi(G)$ is a face iff $0 \in q^*(G^\fdual)$ by Proposition
\ref{prop:proj_is_face}. This, in turn, is the case iff $0 \not\in \int
q^*(F^\fdual)$.
\end{proof}
\subsection*{The geometric side}
We made use of the fact that $q^*(F^\fdual) = \conv\{ q^*(w) : w \in \V
F^\fdual\}$ and for later reference we denote by $G = \{ g_i = q^*(\ell_i) : i
= 1,\dots,m\}$ the projection of the vertices of $P^\dual$. Note that we will
not treat $G$ as the set of vertices of a polytope (especially since not all
would be vertices) but as a configuration of vectors. In case that all
vertices survive the projection, this vector configuration has some strong
properties: it is a \emph{Gale transform}. Gale transforms are a well-known
notion from discrete geometry; we refer the reader to Matou\v{s}ek
\cite{mat02} and Ziegler \cite{zie95} for full treatments (from different
perspectives) and McMullen \cite{mcm79} for an extensive survey.
A set of vectors $W = \{ w_1, \dots, w_k \} \subset \R^d$ is \emph{positively
spanning} if every point in $\R^d$ is a non-negative combination of the
vectors $w_i$, that is, if $\cone W = \R^d$. Equivalently, $U$ is positively
spanning if $\conv W$ is a full dimensional polytope with $0$ in its interior.
We also need the weaker notion of \emph{positively dependent} which holds if
$0 \in \mathsf{relint}\, \conv W$.
\begin{dfn}[Gale transform]
A finite vector configuration $G = \{g_1,\dots,g_m\}$
is a \emph{Gale transform} if for every $i = 1,\dots,m$ the
subconfiguration $G\backslash g_i$ is positively spanning.
\end{dfn}
The main reason why Gale transforms are useful is that they are yet another
way to represent polytopes.
\begin{thm}[Gale duality]\label{thm:gale_duality}
Let $G = \{g_1,\dots,g_m\}$ be a Gale transform in $(m-d-1)$-dimensional
space, then there is a $d$-polytope $Q$ with vertices $V =
\{v_1,\dots,v_m\}$ such that for every $I \subset [m]$
\[
\conv\{v_i : i \in [m]\backslash I\} \text{ is a face of $Q$} \ \Longleftrightarrow\
\{g_j : j \in I \} \text{ are positively dependent}.
\]
Furthermore, $Q$ is unique up to affine isomorphisms.
\end{thm}
The condition given by the Projection Lemma can be rephrased in terms of
positive spans. The key observation is that the set $G$ is actually a Gale
transform if all vertices survive the projection.
\begin{prop}\label{prop:is_gale}
Let $P \subset \R^n$ be a $n$-polytope with $m$ facets and $\pi: \R^n
\rightarrow \R^d$ a linear projection. The set $G$ is a Gale transform if
all vertices of $P$ are strictly preserved under $\pi$.
\end{prop}
\begin{proof}
Since $P$ is full dimensional for every $i \in [m]$ there is a vertex $v
\in \V P$ such that $i \not\in I(v)$. Since $v$ is preserved under
projection the set $\{g_j : j \in I(v) \} \subset G\backslash g_i$ is
positively spanning.
\end{proof}
Thus, by Theorem \ref{thm:gale_duality}, there is a combinatorially unique
polytope $\A(P,\pi)$ associated to $(P,\pi)$ which we simply call the
\emph{associated polytope}. So far, the main property of $\A(P,\pi)$ is that
it sort of witnesses the survival of the vertices.
For the case that interests us, namely $P$ being a product of simplices, we
can even assume that $\A(P,\pi)$ is a simplicial polytope, the reason being
the following: If $P^\Delta$ is simplicial we can wiggle the vertices without
changing the combinatorial type. For strictly preserved faces of $P$, the
condition as dictated by the Projection Lemma is \emph{open}, i.e.\ stable
under small perturbations. Thus perturbing the bounding hyperplanes of $P$
does neither alter the type nor the fact that all vertices survive the
projection. The effect on the Gale transform $G$ is that the vectors are in
general position with respect to hyperplanes containing the origin. On the
other hand, this is yet another characterization of the fact that $\A(P,\pi)$
is a polytope with vertices in general positions and hence simplicial.
Summing up so far, we have the following.
\begin{cor} \label{cor:associated_to_simplex_product}
Let $P \subset \R^{d^2}$ be a polytope combinatorially equivalent to a
$d$-fold product of $d$-simplices such that a projection to $d$-space
preserves all the vertices. Then there is a $(2d-1)$-dimensional,
simplicial polytope $\A(P,\pi)$ with $d(d+1)$ vertices associated to the
projection.
\end{cor}
\subsection*{The combinatorial side}
Given that all vertices of a polytope $P$ survive the projection we obtain an
associated polytope $\A = \A(P,\pi)$. Furthermore, for every vertex $v \in P$
the polytope $q^*(v^\fdual)$ has zero in its interior which, in particular,
implies that its vertices are positively dependent. By Gale duality (Theorem
\ref{thm:gale_duality}), this induces a face in $\A$. The collection of all
the induced faces is a polytopal complex in the boundary of $\A$. If $P$ is a
simple polytope, we argued that $\A$ can be assumed to be simplicial. Thus,
the polytopal complex is a simplicial complex whose combinatorics is
determined by the sole knowledge of the combinatorics of $P$. We give a rather
general description of this complex since it seems that it is the first
occurrence in the literature. For background on simplicial complexes as well as
notation, we refer to the first chapter of \cite{MatousekBZ:BU}.
\begin{dfn}[Complement complex]
Let $\K \subseteq 2^V$ be a simplicial complex on vertices $V$. The
\emph{complement complex} $\cc{\K}$ of $\K$ is the closure of
\[
\{ V \backslash \tau : \tau \in \K, \ \tau \text{ a facet}\}.
\]
\end{dfn}
From the bare definition of the complement complex we deduce the following
simple properties whose proofs we omit.
\begin{prop}
Let $\K$ and $\Ll$ be simplicial complexes. Then the following statements
hold
\begin{enumerate}
\item[\rm 1.] $\cc{(\cc{\K})} = \K$
\item[\rm 2.] $\dim \cc{\K} = n - \dim\K - 1$.
\item[\rm 3.] $\cc{(\K * \Ll)} = \cc{\K} * \cc{\Ll}$.
\end{enumerate}
\end{prop}
In particular, the first property states that no information is lost in the
passage from $\K$ to its complement complex. To the best of our knowledge
there has been no work on this construction of simplicial complexes. A
possible reason for that is the lack of topological plausibility. For a
simplicial complex $\K$ there seem to be no obvious relation between $\K$ and
$\cc{\K}$ concerning homotopy type and/or (co)homology. For a complex being a
\emph{matroid}, the complement complex is just the matroid dual which is well
understood combinatorially and topologically. But matroids are rare among
simplicial complexes.
For a simplicial polytope $P^\dual$ we denote by $\bd(P^\dual)$ the simplicial
complex of all proper faces of $P^\dual$. For a fixed numbering of the facets
of $P$, the vertex set of $\bd(P^\dual)$ can be identified with $[m] = \{1,
\dots, m \}$.
\begin{thm}
Let $P$ be a simple polytope whose vertices are preserved under $\pi$.
Then the complex $\cc{\bd(P^\dual)}$ is realized in the
boundary of the associated polytope $\A(P,\pi)$.
\end{thm}
\begin{proof}
Since $P$ is simple, the associated polytope $\A(P,\pi)$ is simplicial.
Therefore, it is sufficient to show that all facets of $\cc{\bd(P^\dual)}$
are part of the boundary. For now, let $q_1,\dots,q_m$ be the vertices of
$\A(P,\pi)$ labelled in accordance with the elements of its Gale
transform.
A facet of $\cc{\bd(P^\dual)}$ is of the form
$[m] \backslash I(v)$ for some vertex $v \in \V P$. Since
$\pi(v)$ is a vertex of the projection, we have $0 \in \int \conv \{ g_i :
i \in I(v)\}$ by the Projection Lemma. By Gale duality, this corresponds
to the fact that $\conv\{q_i : i \in [m]\backslash I(v)\}$ is a face of
$\A(P,\pi)$.
\end{proof}
For a full-dimensional polytope $P \times Q$ with $0$ in its interior the
polar dual is $P^\dual \oplus Q^\dual$ whose proper faces are the joins of
proper faces of $P^\dual$ and of $Q^\dual$. Thus for the complement of the
boundary complex we have
\[
\cc{\bd\left( (P \times Q)^\dual \right)} = \cc{\bd(P^\dual)} *
\cc{\bd(Q^\dual)}.
\]
Focusing again on the polytopes in question, we want to consider the
complement complex for the dual of a $d$-fold product of simplices. Since a
simplex is self-dual, we have that $\bd(\Delta_d) \cong \tbinom{ [d+1]}{\le
d}$. Thus, for a $d$-fold product of $d$-simplices the corresponding
complement complex is equivalent to
\[
\tbinom{[d+1]}{ \le 1}^{*d},
\]
that is, the $d$-fold join of a complex consisting of $d+1$ isolated points.
\begin{cor}\label{cor:bla}
If there is a realization of a $d$-fold product of $d$-simplices such that
a projection to $d$-space retains all vertices, then the complex
$\tbinom{[d+1]}{\le 1}^{*d}$ is embeddable into a sphere of dimension
$2d-2$.
\end{cor}
This will be our punchline: We will show that the embedding claimed by
Corollary \ref{cor:bla} does not exist. Let us rest for a moment and
reconsider the example from Section \ref{sec:problem_reductions}.
Let $P$ be a realization of a product of two triangles such that a projection
$\pi$ to the plane preserves all (nine) vertices. By Corollary
\ref{cor:associated_to_simplex_product}, the associated polytope $\A(P,\pi)$
is a $3$-dimensional simplicial polytope with $6$ vertices. The complement
complex is $\tbinom{[3]}{\le 1}^{*2}$, can be thought of as $\K_{3,3}$, the
complete bipartite graph on 6 vertices. By Corollary \ref{cor:bla}, this
complex is embedded in the boundary of $\A(P,\pi)$, which is a $2$-sphere.
This, however, is impossible: Graphs embeddable into the $2$-sphere are planar
while the $\K_{3,3}$ is minimal non-planar.
For a $3$-fold product of $3$-simplices the boundary of the associated
polytope is a $4$-sphere and the complement complex is $2$-dimensional. So,
again, there is no (obvious) elementary reasoning neither are there
off-the-shelf results showing non-embeddability. We therefore have to resort
to more sophisticated machinery, as presented in the following section.
\section{Interlude: Embeddability of simplicial complexes}
\label{sec:embeddability}
We only give an \emph{executive summary} of the techniques and results
needed for the following; see \cite{MatousekBZ:BU}.
The category of free $\Zt$-spaces consists of topological spaces $X$ together
with a free action of the group $\Zt$, i.e.\ a fixed point free involution on
$X$. Morphisms in this category are continuous maps that commute with the
respective $\Zt$-actions. The foremost examples of $\Zt$-spaces are spheres
$\S^d$ with the antipodal action. For a $\Zt$-space $X$ a numerical invariant
is the \emph{$\Zt$-index} $\ind X$ which is the smallest integer $d$ such that
there is a $\Zt$-equivariant map $X \Ztmap \S^d$. For example $\ind \S^d =
d$, which is a statement equivalent to the Borsuk--Ulam theorem.
For a simplicial complex $\K$ we define the \emph{deleted join} of $\K$ to be
the complex
\[
\djn{\K} = \{ \sigma \uplus \tau : \sigma, \tau \in \K, \sigma \cap \tau =
\emptyset \}
\]
The deleted join turns an arbitrary simplicial complex into a free
$\Zt$-complex by means of $\sigma \uplus \tau \mapsto \tau \uplus \sigma$.
\begin{thm}[\cite{MatousekBZ:BU}, Theorem 5.5.5]\label{thm:Z2_embedd}
Let $\K$ be a simplicial complex. If
\[
\ind \djn{\K} > d,
\]
then $\K$ is not embeddable into the $d$-sphere.
\end{thm}
The $\Zt$-index is rather difficult to calculate for general spaces. Luckily,
for the situation in which we will apply Theorem \ref{thm:Z2_embedd} there is
a beautiful theorem due to Karanbir Sarkaria (see \cite{MatousekBZ:BU}). In
order to state it properly we need some more definitions.
{\bf Minimal non-faces.} Let $\K \subset 2^V$ be a simplicial complex. A set
$F \subset V$ is called a \emph{non-face} if $F \not\in \K$ and its a
\emph{minimal non-face} if every proper subset of $F$ is in $\K$. We will
denote by $\nf(\K)$ the set of minimal non-faces.
{\bf Generalized Kneser graphs.} For a collection of sets $\nf = \{ F_1,
\dots, F_k\}$ we denote by $\KG(\nf)$ the (abstract) graph with vertex set
$\nf$. Two vertices $F_i, F_j$ share an edge iff $F_i \cap F_j = \emptyset$.
Such a graph is called a \emph{generalized Kneser graph}.
Finally, for a graph $G$ we denote by $\chi(G)$ its \emph{chromatic number},
i.e.\ the minimal number of colors to properly color the graph.
\begin{thm}[Sarkaria's coloring/embedding theorem]\label{thm:sarkaria}
Let $\K$ be a simplicial complex with $n$ vertices and let $\nf = \nf(\K)$
be the set of minimal non-faces. Then
\[
\ind \djn{\K} \ge n - \chi(\KG(\nf)) - 1.
\]
\end{thm}
Taking up the example of triangle times triangle for the last time, let us
use Theorem \ref{thm:sarkaria} to show that $\K = \tbinom{[3]}{\le 1 }^{*2}$
does not embed into the $2$-sphere. This complex has $6$ vertices and, for
reasons we will give in the next section, the Kneser graph of its non-faces
is, again, the complete bipartite graph $\K_{3,3}$. Thus, using Sarkaria's
theorem, we get
\[
\ind \djn{\K} \ge 6 - 2 - 1 = 3,
\]
which shows that $\K_{3,3}$ is not planar.
\section{Analysis of the complement complex}
\label{sec:compl_complex}
Although determining upper bounds on the chromatic number of graphs is easier
than finding equivariant maps, it is, in general, still hard enough. The key
property that enables us to calculate chromatic numbers for the Kneser graphs
we will encounter is that the complexes are made up of (possibly) simpler
ones, that is they are joins of complexes. The following results will show
that this continues to hold if we pass from complexes to non-faces and then to
Kneser graphs.
\begin{lem}\label{lem:nf_of_join}
Let $\K$ and $\Ll$ be simplicial complexes. Then
\[
\nf(\K * \Ll) = \{ F \uplus \emptyset : F \in \nf(\K) \} \cup
\{ \emptyset \uplus G : G \in \nf(\Ll) \}.
\]
\end{lem}
\begin{proof}
Let $F \uplus G \in \nf(\K * \Ll)$ and $i \in F$ and $j \in G$. Since $F
\uplus G$ is a minimal non-face, it follows that $F\backslash i \uplus G$
and $F \uplus G\backslash j$ are both in $\K*\Ll$. This, however, implies
that $F \in \K$ and $G \in \Ll$.
\end{proof}
On the level of Kneser graphs this fact results in a \emph{bipartite sum} of
the respective Kneser graphs. Let $G$ and $H$ be graphs with disjoint vertex
sets $U$ and $V$. The bipartite sum of $G$ and $H$ is the graph $G \bowtie H$
with vertex set $U \cup V$ and edges $E(G) \cup E(H) \cup (U \times V)$.
\begin{prop} \label{prop:chi_sum}
Let $G$ and $H$ be graphs. Then
\[
\chi(G \bowtie H) = \chi(G) + \chi(H).
\]
\end{prop}
\begin{proof}
The edges $U \times V \subset E(G \bowtie H)$ force the set of colors on
$U$ and $V$ to be disjoint. Thus a coloring on $G \bowtie H$ is minimal
iff it is minimal on the subgraphs $G$ and $H$.
\end{proof}
The complex to which we want to apply the result is $\K = \Ll^{*d}$ with $\Ll =
\tbinom{[d+1]}{\le 1}$. We will analyze the chromatic number of $\KG(\nf)$ for
$\nf = \nf(\Ll)$ and use Proposition \ref{prop:chi_sum} to get an obstruction
to the embeddability of $\K$ into some sphere.
From the definition of $\Ll$ we see that the minimal non-faces are exactly the
two element subsets of $[d+1]$, that is $\nf = \tbinom{[d+1]}{2}$. The
resulting Kneser graph $\KG(\nf)$ is an instance of a famous family of graphs,
the {\it ordinary} Kneser graphs $\KG_{n,k} := \KG\tbinom{[n]}{k}$. The
determination of their chromatic numbers is one of the first success stories
of topological combinatorics.
\begin{thm}[Lov\'{a}sz--Kneser theorem \cite{lov78}]
For $0 < 2k - 1 \le n$ the chromatic number of the Kneser graph
$\KG_{n,k}$ is $\chi(\KG_{n,k}) = n - 2k + 2$.
\end{thm}
With that last bit of information we can finally complete the proof of Theorem
\ref{thm:main_stronger}.
\begin{proof}[Proof of Theorem \ref{thm:main_stronger}]
Assume that there is a realization of a $d$-fold product of $d$-simplices
whose projection to $d$-space preserves all the vertices. This implies, by
Corollary \ref{cor:bla}, that the complex $\K = \tbinom{[d+1]}{\le 1
}^{*d}$ is embeddable into a $(2d-2)$-sphere.
Let $\Ll = \tbinom{[d+1]}{\le 1}$ and let $\nf(\Ll) = \tbinom{[d+1]}{2}$ be
the minimal non-faces of $\Ll$. For the associated Kneser graph
$\KG(\nf(\Ll)) = \KG_{d+1,2}$ we have $\chi(\KG_{d+1,2}) = d-1$.
By Lemma \ref{lem:nf_of_join} and Proposition \ref{prop:chi_sum} we have for
$\nf = \nf(\K)$
\[
\ind \djn{\K} \ge d(d+1) - \chi( \KG(\nf)) - 1 =
d(d+1) - d \chi(\KG_{d+1},2) - 1 = 2d -1 > 2d -2
\]
By Theorem \ref{thm:Z2_embedd}, this contradicts the claim that $\K$ is
embeddable into a $(2d-2)$-sphere.
\end{proof}
It is true that any upper bound on the chromatic number of $\KG_{d+1,2}$ would
have sufficed and it was thus unnecessary to invoke the Lov\'{a}sz--Kneser
theorem. We, nevertheless, wish to argue that the application of the
Lov\'{a}sz--Kneser is justified. Sarkaria's theorem can be used with any upper
bound on the chromatic number of the Kneser graph. This, however, results in a
weaker bound on the $\Zt$-index of $\djn{\K}$. Using the actual chromatic
number shows that Theorem \ref{th | 6,566 |
Lyn Evans is building the biggest machine in the world. The Large Hadron Collider, a 27-kilometre-long chain of superconducting magnets at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, will be the most powerful particle accelerator ever built. By smashing together particles and reading the debris, it should take physicists to a new level in our understanding of nature. Managing such a vast project is no simple task. "It's a huge mixture of physics, engineering, politics… and contract litigation," he says.
Evans has been building particle accelerators for more than 30 years. He arrived at CERN in 1969 on a three-month contract to work on a linear accelerator. Two years later, the Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS) was approved to compete with Fermilab's proton accelerator in the US. Its aim was to see what might exist at higher energies, and whether the complex set of heavy particles discovered in earlier accelerators had some underlying symmetry. It was Evans's job to design the hardware to keep the SPS's highly unstable beams of protons tightly focused as they were accelerated.
In the late 1970s, Evans turned down a job that many other scientists would have jumped at – working on the Joint European Torus, a prototype nuclear fusion reactor in Oxfordshire. "It was an exciting time at CERN," he explains. One thing he was working on was how to accelerate antiprotons to collide head-on with<|fim_middle|> get out and meet people. It's not a chore. I still think it's one of the best jobs in the world.
"I do think that physics is a fundamentally good subject for entrepreneurs. Business is something physicists tackle with similar zeal to tackling other problems: you build a model and test it; if it works you go further, otherwise you change the model," he says. | protons in the SPS, generating enough energy to create W and Z bosons. The work paid off, and in 1983 the discovery of these fundamental particles confirmed physicists' theories of how electromagnetism is linked to the weak nuclear force.
In 1990, Evans was appointed department head of the SPS, and eventually ran the Large Electron Positron Collider, which occupied the tunnel now taken up by the LHC. "It was difficult at the beginning, handling so many people – not an easy transition from being an innocent scientist with very little knowledge outside accelerator science. I don't know how you train for it. You just learn on the job and become streetwise," Evans recalls.
His appointment at the LHC in 1993 added a political dimension to Evans's career. "The early 1990s was a bumpy period." A lack of funding from CERN's member states meant that, as well as designing the machine, he had to go on the road along with CERN head Christopher Llewellyn Smith to persuade non-members to chip in – and the US, Japan, Russia, India and Canada did so.
By the end of this year, Evans hopes to finally get beams of protons circulating around the machine, then 2008 will be "the big year", taking the LHC up to full energy. At this point, his machine might begin to find evidence for heavy "superpartners" of ordinary matter, or extra dimensions of space, or just possibly start to manufacture microscopic black holes.
That is an exciting prospect for Coles, the first professor of cosmology appointed at the University of Nottingham. The main aim of his research is to explain the pattern of matter in the universe, calculating how galaxies and clusters might have evolved.
Recently, Coles has gone back to studying the cosmic microwave background. "Lots of features are not well understood," he says. Although NASA's microwave probe WMAP largely confirmed the standard model of cosmology in 2003, it also spotted features that don't fit, such as the "axis of evil" – an unexpected alignment of temperature patterns in the CMB.
However, an opportunity presented itself much sooner, while Cormican was still studying for his PhD at Queen's University, Belfast, in the late 1980s. As a tool for their laser research, he and colleague Donal Denvir used their physics know-how to build a highly sensitive digital camera. They set up Andor Technology to develop it into a commercial product for use in scientific research. "It knocked my PhD project back a wee while," he admits.
Andor is now worth £30 million, and has about 150 staff around the world. Scientists use the company's cameras for photographing everything from faint galaxies to living tissue. For example, one is used to record how proteins work. Biologists add fluorescent chemicals to a sample of tissue, and illuminate them with laser light. Strapped to a microscope, the camera picks up changes in the fluorescence, which can reveal how a protein binds itself to a surface, for instance. A highly sensitive camera is vital because if the illumination is too strong you'll disturb the cell or even kill it.
Cormican manages to balance an understanding of this technical side of Andor with business acumen. "I like to spend time in the lab with my sleeves rolled up, but I also like to | 707 |
Charles Mureithi is a teacher and farmer in Laikipia District, Kenya. He read a Practical Action publication that had been distributed to his local Community Knowledge Centre and has used it to build a solar dryer to provide green vegetables all year round for his family. "After I read the book with information on solar driers, I explained it to a 'Jua Kali' artisan who was able to fabricate the drier for me" he explained.
According to Mr Mureithi, the piece of equipment is of great significant to his home; an area prone to long dry spells. "It has affected our expenditure budget on food significantly" he said. "These days it is not easy to get greens vegetables in this area during<|fim_middle|> pack them for use during the dry season," he explained.
"Our neighbours have also embraced the technology", says Mrs Murethi. "A few who cannot afford to fabricate the equipment are allowed to use our equipment for free."
Practical Action works in partnership with the Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN) in Kenya to distribute publications and other information on small-scale appropriate technologies through local Community Knowledge Centres. The results from this venture have been immense, with the Murethi's solar drier being just one example. | the dry season which is becoming more and more extended due to the changes in weather patterns."
To him and the family, the drier has been a means of maintaining the flow of green vegetables throughout the year and making sure none go to waste. "Nowadays, we harvest the vegetables, cut them into pieces, dry them in the solar drier and | 71 |
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DiamondCheck machine developed by the GIA
DiamondCheck uses spectroscopy and works in combination with recently developed GIA software to interpret the data, giving the result in the form of three possible outcomes :- 1) Natural and untreated 2) Non-diamond 3) Further testing needed to determine treatment or synthesis. Tom Moses, senior vice-president of GIA Laboratory and Research, said the device that is 100% accurate is able to examine diamonds from 1 point to 10 carats in weight, the usual range in which synthetics appear in the market. According to Dr. Wuyi Wang, the head of the research team that developed the machine, there are certain chemical features that occur only in natural diamonds, and it is the ability of DiamondCheck to identify these subtle chemical differences that makes the result so precise. However, unlike De Beers' synthetic melee detector, which can check large amounts of small stones in bulk, this new device can examine stones only one at a time.
The GIA in association with the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) is offering the device free-of-charge to all the member bourses around the world such as in Israel, South Africa, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo. The first DiamondCheck machine will be installed at the Diamond Dealers Club in New York on Thursday, January 30, 2014. The GIA will also train individuals on the technique of operating the machines at the various diamond bourses. The WFDB, which is committed to enforcing its stand of "zero tolerance" in the non-disclosure of synthetic stones, said the assistance offered by GIA in making these machines available to member bourses will be of great assistance in the detection of illegal mixing of synthetic and natural diamonds. The GIA is planning to offer the device for sale through GIA Instruments later this year for $23,900.
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THE FORESTS OF THE world occur in several climatic zones, which range from the subpolar to tropical regions. The taiga is the name given to the forests that border the tundra meadows and dwarf shrublands of polar latitudes where annual temperature regimes prohibit the growth of trees. These forests are dominated by coniferous species.
The name derives from the Russian word for "land of little sticks," which reflects the impact of climate on tree growth in continental interiors. The greatest extent of taiga occurs in the Northern Hemisphere because of the greater expanse of land between northern latitudes 50 degrees N and 70 degrees N as compared with the domination of ocean in equivalently located southern latitudes. The taiga forms a forest belt across North America and Eurasia, with the tundra on its northern border and the temperate<|fim_middle|>ores, for example, caribou in North America and reindeer in Eurasia, are the most conspicuous animals. A wide range of insects also characterizes the taiga, and sometimes population outbreaks can cause significant defoliation.
Taiga communities can also be classified according to their relationships with adjacent communities. There are four zones, as follows:
Forest-tundra (transitional zone between the two major biomes): Stunted trees in isolated stands, lichenand moss-dominated communities.
Open taiga (boreal woodlands): Discontinuous stands of trees and shrubs with lichens and mosses.
Closed taiga (boreal woodlands): Continuous stands of trees with a closed canopy, a shrub understory.
Taiga-mixed forest or taiga-grassland (transitional zone with southern ecosystems of the temperate forest of grassland): Mixed forests of conifers and deciduous hardwoods or a mixture of conifers in grassland.
Economically, the taiga forests are very important. They provide the raw materials for forestry industries in Canada, the UNITED STATES, Scandinavia, and RUSSIA and are the source of considerable wealth generation. The major products are roundwood, sawnwood and pulp for paper making. Canada is the leading producer of wood products from its forests.
However, much forest exploitation is unsustainable, especially where large tracts of land are left treeless by clear felling. The situation is particularly serious in eastern Siberian forests, which are diminishing rapidly. The plight of the taiga rarely achieves the publicity attention or media interest garnered by tropical RAINFORESTS.
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This BIOME is often referred to as the boreal zone though in northern CANADA there are also large expanses of muskeg, a type of wetland/peatland, within the forest. These northern forests occupy some 6.1 million square mi (15.8 million square km); a further .2 million square mi (.5 million square km) of coniferous forest extends along the ocean coast from ALASKA to CALIFORNIA.
Climatic conditions in these regions vary enormously, from harsh continental to more favorable northern maritime regimes. Overall, cold, dry conditions prevail along with a big range of temperature; average temperatures of -22 degrees F (-30 degrees C) occur during the winter, while the average temperature in the summer months is 59 degrees F (15 degrees C). There is a growing season that varies from only 50 days in continental interiors to 100 days in southerly and near coastal regions. The risk of frost is high even during the summers which are characterized by a long day, and the change of seasons tends to be abrupt.
Precipitation is on average 20 in (50 cm), but amounts also vary considerably; coastal areas of Scandinavia and the west coast of North America receive up to 80 in (200 cm). Most precipitation falls as rain in the summer months with some precipitation falling as snow in the winter. The harsh conditions affect soil type in the taiga, which was either directly glaciated or experienced polar desert conditions during the last ice age. Glacial and periglacial deposits are the substrates on which young soils have developed. These are often sandy and acidic with some organic material rich in lignin from accumulating coniferous needles.
Permafrost also occurs but is discontinuous, and the operation of freeze-thaw cycles in soils causes soil movement and the formation of hummocks and hollows. The hollows are favored by trees, mosses, and shrubs, and the hummocks by lichens. Naturally occurring fire plays a significant role in taiga dynamics. Many conifers require fire to release seeds from their cones, and fire promotes new growth.
The dominant taiga tree type is the conifer with needlelike leaves. Most species are evergreen, which means that they shed needles year-round, the main exception being the larches that dominate the vast expanses of SIBERIA. These are deciduous, which means that they shed their leaves annually. Worldwide, the taiga is a considerable store of carbon, both within the living trees and within the organic material of the soils that derives from the trees. Although there are similarities in the structure or physiognomy of the plant communities in this biome, there is considerable variation in the species composition.
In North America, white spruce, black spruce, and tamarack (a species of larch) are the most widespread, but many other species occur where climatic, topographic, or soil conditions are favorable. Shrubs, grasses, sedges, herbs, lichens, and mosses are also common in taiga communities, while large herbiv | 658 |
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Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Resources for Hispanic and Latino Students
Latino and Hispanic students are a rapidly growing demographic who face many unique challenges and opportunities in education. For many of these students, attending college is often not economically feasible, which means they may not pursue higher education due to a lack of financial resources.
However, due to the rapid growth of this population, as well as a desire to increase representation in higher education and the job market, many different resources and scholarships are becoming available to help Latino and Hispanic students afford college.
In this resource, the demographics of Hispanic and Latino students will be explored, as well as the many resources, scholarships, and other programs that are available to help these students achieve college graduation.
Hispanic and Latino Education Statistics
The Hispanic and Latino population is the largest minority group in the United States, totaling about 57.5 million people according to 2016 Census Bureau data. However, it's important to understand that Hispanic and Latino people, although often grouped together in statistics, are not the same.
The terms Hispanic and Latino (Latina or Latinx) refer to two separate groups of people who are similar but not interchangeable. As noted by Hispanic Network Magazine (HN), Hispanic refers to people who speak Spanish and are descended from Spanish-speaking populations. Latino/Latina (or Latinx as a gender neutral alternative) refers to descendants of people from Latin America, which can include Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Regardless of their unique differences, both Latino and Hispanic groups are often lumped together in research studies and statistics. In many ways, they may share similar socio-economic barriers, such as limited access to financial resources or shared experiences of marginalization. Many Latino and Hispanic families struggle with poverty, and nearly 34% are believed to be immigrants in the U.S., some of whom face additional challenges surrounding potential deportation or lack of protection despite Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.
However, this population is growing rapidly, and many Hispanic and Latino students are succeeding in high school, college, and beyond.
How Many Hispanic and Latino Students Attend and Graduate College?
According to a 2017 report on Hispanic school enrollment trends by Pew Research, the high school dropout rate for many Hispanic and Latino students has decreased dramatically over the years, and college enrollment has been steadily increasing. As noted by Pew Research, 47% of 18- to 24-year-old Hispanic or Latino individuals (or 2.3 million) were enrolled in college in 2016; up from 32% in 1999. This 15% increase in admissions was the highest among all reported ethnicity and racial groups, which shows the dedication and interest that many Hispanic and Latino students have in higher education.
Graduation from College or University
Additionally, graduation rates are continuing to hit all-time records for Latino and Hispanic students. In 2012, Pew Research shared these Hispanic student graduation statistics: "The Hispanic share among degree recipients from two-year and four-year colleges has also reached a record. In 2010, 8.5% of all bachelor's recipients were Hispanic, up from 8.1% in 2009. Among all associate degree recipients, 13.2% were Hispanic, also a record."
Representation in College
Although this research is promising, another 2016 Pew Research report found that many Hispanic and Latino students were lagging behind other groups when it came to obtaining a four-year degree, and only 15% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Additionally, representation in enrollment is still lacking for many Latino and Hispanic students despite efforts to increase diversity on university campuses through affirmative action initiatives, as the New York Times noted in a 201<|fim_middle|> workforce development programs, as well as highly acclaimed programs such as Code as a Second Language and a STEM symposia through its Latinos on Fast Track (LOFT) program.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
CHCI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization aimed at providing educational resources and leadership development programs to emerging Latino or Hispanic student leaders in the community. It offers fellowship programs, a virtual leadership institute, and conferences for future Latino and Hispanic leaders.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
HACU is dedicated to Hispanic higher education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, and Spain. Overall, HACU has 470 partner universities, and helps support Hispanic-serving institutions, or HSIs. According to its site: "Thousands of young Hispanics benefit from HACU with internships, scholarships, college retention and advancement programs, precollegiate support, and career development opportunities and programs."
General Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholarship
The HSF Scholarship is intended to help students of Hispanic heritage to obtain a college or university degree. It is available to undergraduates, high school seniors, community college students transferring to a four-year college, and graduate students. All majors are eligible, but there is an emphasis on STEM majors.
La Unidad Latina/MPowering Estudiantes Latinoamericanos (LULMEL) Scholarship Program
The LULMEL scholarship was created to provide financial aid to Latino students who advocate for and empower their own communities, whether internationally or in the United States. To be eligible, students must be attending an MPOWER partner university.
La Unidad Latina/MPowering DACA Students (LULMDS) Scholarship Program
The LULMDS scholarship was created to increase access to higher education, specifically for DACA students who face unique hurdles in the U.S. To be eligible, students must be attending an MPOWER partner university.
Latino Resources Scholarship Fund
The Latino Resources Scholarship Fund was created to invest in Latino students who demonstrate academic excellence, civic engagement, financial need, and leadership potential within their community. The fund is intended to help students complete their degree and promote civic engagement post-graduation.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) IES Abroad Scholarship
The HACU IES Abroad Scholarship is intended to aid students financially who are attending qualifying Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) and are planning to study abroad for a summer, semester, or full year. Priority will be given to Federal Pell Grant recipients and first-generation college students.
HACU Scholarship Program
The HACU Scholarship Program is a partnership program that HACU holds with its public donors, including Cafe Bustelo, Ford, Oracle, Miller Lite, and Coors Light. There is a list of scholarships available on its site, each with differing requirements and award amounts. However, all scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible. Students must currently be attending a HACU-member college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
CUNY Becas Scholarship Program
The Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund by CUNY is reserved for highly motivated students interested in advancing the Mexican and/or immigrant community. The selection criteria is based on academic excellence, financial need, and a commitment to serve the Mexican and/or immigrant community in New York.
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
This scholarship is reserved for minority students in need of financial assistance to pursue any degree in their undergraduate years. Additionally, there is a Continued Scholars Program that is available to graduate students pursuing STEM-based degrees, public health, or teaching.
LULAC and LNESC Scholarships
LULAC offers multiple scholarships for Latino students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Each degree has specific award amounts and requirements.
Resources for Hispanic and Latino Students in Business and Communications
Business and communications are desirable degrees to pursue, and students who are interested in these programs may find a plethora of potential career opportunities after graduation, including marketing, analytics, and business management and ownership.
Within the business sector, Hispanic-owned small businesses are having a major impact on the overall economy. As CNBC noted in 2018, Latino-owned businesses are "turbocharging" small business growth and contributing over $700 billion to the U.S. economy. Overall, an estimated 4.4 million businesses are owned by Latinos in the U.S.
Additionally, the Small Business Association has found that more small businesses are owned by immigrant Latinos than by U.S.-born Latinos, and that the main barriers to business growth for Latino owners was lack of wealth or capital, as well as limited education. Pursuing a degree in business can help build a strong foundation to further grow Latino and Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S.
For Latino and Hispanic students who may be interested in this degree path, consider the following four-year degree programs:
Online Business Degrees:
Bachelor's in Accounting;
Bachelor's in Business Administration;
Bachelor's in Organizational Leadership;
Bachelor's in Management Information Systems;
Online Communications Degree:
Bachelor's in Communications;
Bachelor's in Marketing;
Scholarships for Hispanics and Latinos in Business and Communications
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students
This fellowship is reserved for those pursuing a doctorate in accounting, and minority students can receive up to $12,000 for full-time accounting scholars who demonstrate significant potential to become accounting educators.
The Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Scholarships
ALPFA awards 39 undergraduate scholarships, three graduate scholarships, and one post-graduate scholarship for Latino students across the nation.
Women of ALPFA Scholarship
ALPFA awards this scholarship to Latina women pursuing a graduate degree program in accounting, finance, business, engineering, and related fields.
LULAC National Education Service Center (LNESC) Scholarships
LULAC and LNESC have partnered with various companies and grassroots organizations to provide scholarships to Latino and Hispanic students in need. These scholarships have varying criteria, and some may be specific to certain degree paths, while others are open to anyone pursuing a degree.
¡Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund with MillerCoors
This scholarship (funded by MillerCoors) is offered to Hispanic and Latino students over the age of 21.
Goldman Sachs: America's Scholarship for Excellence
Offered to undergraduate sophomores or juniors, this scholarship is also a summer internship for minority students who uphold the business standards of Goldman Sachs. Award winners may receive up to $15,000 toward their tuition and schooling costs.
Prospanica Scholarships
These scholarships are offered to future Hispanic leaders within their community and range from $2,000 to $5,000.
Career Resources in Business and Communications
LULAC National Educational Services Centers (LNESC), Inc.
LNESC is a nonprofit organization that implements education and leadership programs for disadvantaged youths in America, aimed at narrowing the opportunity gap in leadership positions and careers. Primarily, LNESC focuses on the Latino community, providing leadership courses, scholarships, college tours, and resources for parents, students, and teachers.
Golden State Minority Foundation (GSMF)
GSMF's mission is to help economically disadvantaged minority students succeed in school, helping them receive the support and the education they need to reach their full potential as community leaders. GSMF functions primarily in California.
Prospanica
Prospanica is aimed at providing educational support, scholarships, and leadership opportunities for Hispanic students interested in leadership and the C-suite.
Resources for Hispanic and Latino Students in Education
Pursuing a future in education is both a noble and potentially rewarding path to take. Educating future generations of students can cultivate a more diverse, accepting, and knowledgeable population, and teachers are on the front lines of this essential cultural development.
As the National Education Association (NEA) noted, while 80% of English language learners (ELL) are Hispanic, only 2.5% of teachers in the U.S. have an English as a second language (ESL) certificate. Other research by NEA has found that having a diverse teaching staff can narrow the achievement gap, even encouraging more minority students to stay with education and continue their studies outside of K-12.
Recognizing this need for a more diverse teaching staff, as well as the unique challenges they may face due to minimal funding in minority areas, the Department of Education has launched multiple initiatives to help promote Latino and Hispanic teacher recruitment, including the TEACH campaign.
For Latino and Hispanic students who may be interested in pursuing a teaching profession, consider these degree programs:
Online Education Degrees:
Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership;
Scholarships for Hispanics and Latinos in Education
Department of Education Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
Students interested in the TEACH grant must be enrolled in a specific program and be willing to work in areas in need. If students do not follow the guidelines set for the TEACH Grant, it may be turned into a loan. Students may receive up to $4,000 per year.
Daniels Fund: Boundless Opportunity Scholarship (BOS)
BOS is available to non-traditional students who understand the value of continued education. The criteria for this award is specific to certain states and colleges, but is needs-based and aimed at helping alleviate the cost of higher education.
Bright Horizons: Bright Futures Scholarship Program
The Bright Futures Scholarship Program offers financial assistance to future teachers of early childhood education (age 6 and under). The program can offer up to $1,000 toward a future teacher's higher education costs.
Florida Fund for Minority Teachers (FFMT): The Minority Teacher Education Scholarship (MTES)
This scholarship is specific to minority students pursuing an educator degree at 35 approved Florida institutions and planning to work in Florida after graduation.
Career Resources in Education
This organization is aimed at helping all teachers succeed in the classroom, as well as dedicated to providing a quality public school experience to every student. It also regularly releases reports, including one on Diversity in Teaching, as well as provides resources and tips for teachers at all levels of education.
Teaching Tolerance creates resource materials for teachers interested in including multicultural and diverse topics in the classroom, including webinars, research materials, workshops, and other professional development tools such as this resource: Culture in the Classroom. This program was created by the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating hate groups and eliminating hate-related behavior and violence.
Teachers' Curriculum Institute (TCI)
TCI is a K-12 publishing company dedicated to helping teachers succeed in a diverse classroom by providing curriculum and programs aimed at engaging students.
Resources for Hispanic and Latino Students in Human Services
Pursuing a degree in human services can provide students with a diverse range of career options. The overarching umbrella of human services includes such paths as sociology, criminology, communication sciences and disorders, and much more.
Hispanics and Latinos often have a high exposure rate to criminal justice, but low confidence in the system's ability to prevent crime and uphold justice, as noted by the Pew Research Center in 2009. Additionally, there is a general lack of diversity within the legal profession, and very few Latino or Hispanic lawyers who can represent people in their own community. Creating a more diverse criminal justice system may help foster more positive relationships for future generations of people in the Hispanic and Latino communities who are often disenfranchised by law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
Outside of criminal justice, sociology also makes up a large portion of this field. Unlike criminal justice and related majors, sociology often invites a more diverse grouping of students, as was noted in a 2007 study by the American Sociological Association (ASA). Motivations for pursuing sociology can differ based on the cultural background of a student, but the majority of Latino and Hispanic students in the ASA study found that understanding social forces and personal relationships was their main priority for pursuing a degree in sociology, closely followed by a desire to help change society.
For students who are interested in pursuing a degree in human services, consider these various four-year degrees:
Online Human Services Degrees:
Bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders;
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice;
Bachelor's in Forensic Psychology;
Bachelor's in Sociology;
Scholarships for Hispanics and Latinos in Human Services
HAPCOA Scholarship
The HAPCOA Scholarship can award up to $2,500 toward a graduate and undergraduate student's education.
American Association of Law Libraries (AALL): George A. Strait Minority Scholarship and Fellowship
The George A. Strait Minority Scholarship and Fellowship is reserved for students intending to pursue a career in law librarianship. The award amount is determined based on need and available funds, and the fellowship portion is paid.
American Sociological Association (ASA): Minority Fellowship Program
This fellowship is reserved primarily for minority students pursuing a doctorate degree and showing interest and commitment to working with a research center.
ASA: Community Action Research Initiative Grant
This grant is reserved for sociology students interested in community-based problems, and seeking to work closely with community organizations or community action initiatives.
Truth Initiative: Alma Adams Scholarship
Sponsored by the Truth Initiative, this scholarship prioritizes minority students interested in ending tobacco use on college campuses.
Institute for Humane Studies (IHS): Humane Studies Fellowship
This fellowship is reserved for students enrolled in or planning to enroll in a PhD program with the intention of having a career in academia. Students may receive up to $15,000 per year.
UNCF/Carnival Corporate Scholars Program
This program is reserved for sophomore and junior college students interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) | AFSCME Union Scholars Program
This scholarship is reserved for minority students in their sophomore or junior year of college who are interested in pursuing a future in the labor union industry. A summer program accompanies the scholarship, and students may receive up to $6,300 for one year.
Career Resources in Human Services
American Sociological Association (ASA): Section on Latina/o Sociology
The ASA has many different sections and chapters, and the Latina/o Sociology section is dedicated to studying this group, as well as addressing and researching the unique concerns that Latino and Hispanic people raise. It hosts annual professional, academic, and social/cultural activities to help generate discussions around the unique issues facing this community.
Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA)
HAPCOA is a national organization that helps those within criminal justice leadership positions and programs select, promote, and retain Hispanic American professionals in law enforcement and criminal justice fields.
National Organization of Hispanics in Criminal Justice (NOHCJ)
NOHCJ is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting high professional standards for agencies and personnel working in criminal justice. It also conducts national seminars, workshops, institutes, and other training programs for those interested in pursuing or already a part of a criminal justice profession.
National Latina/o Law Student Association (NLLSA)
NLLSA is a not-for-profit corporation that serves Latino students. It is focused on providing a pathway to academic success, and has a coalition-building approach to addressing the unique legal issues facing Latinos around the U.S.
Metro Latin American Law Student Association (Metro LALSA)
The Metro LALSA serves as a regional support group for legal professionals of Hispanic and Latino heritage, living and working in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area.
Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)
HNBA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan national bar membership organization aimed at promoting Hispanic and Latino individuals in the legal professions.
Resources for Hispanic and Latino Students in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Liberal art and social science degrees can provide a whole host of career options for students who pursue these paths. Students can work on becoming anything from a journalist or digital artist to a psychologist or translator. These creative fields also provide a strong structural foundation for students interested in pursuing careers outside the arts, providing them with creative power and the ability to innovate easily. Additionally, research articles have illustrated how liberal arts degrees are highly coveted among tech giants due to these benefits.
Whether students are interested in pursuing the arts or simply gaining the benefits of a general liberal arts study, consider these four-year degree paths in liberal arts and social sciences:
Online Liberal Arts Degrees:
Bachelor's in English;
Bachelor's in Liberal Studies;
Bachelor's in History;
Online Social Sciences Degrees:
Bachelor's in International Studies;
Bachelor's in Psychology;
Scholarships for Hispanics and Latinos in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
LNESC NBCUniversal Scholarship
This scholarship program is for undergraduate sophomore and junior Latino students interested in pursuing a career in the media and entertainment industry. There are 10 rewards available, each at $5,000 for one year.
American Library Association (ALA): Spectrum Scholarship Program
This scholarship is designed to promote diversity within the ALA and all libraries across the nation by helping minority students pursue a graduate degree and achieve a leadership position within libraries.
Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation Scholarship Program
This scholarship is reserved for women and minority full-time undergraduate students that are interested in pursuing a career in the computer and video game arts industry.
Alliance for All Women in Media Foundation Scholarships
The All Women in Media Foundation offers multiple scholarship opportunities for women interested in pursuing a career in media, journalism, and communications.
Communities Adolescents Nutrition Fitness (CANFIT) Scholarships
CANFIT offers multiple scholarships for minority students interested in health, nutrition, and culinary arts.
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Randy Falco Scholarship
This scholarship is reserved for Hispanic and Latino students pursuing a career in the television industry. The award amount is up to $10,000.
Career Resources in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
NAHJ is dedicated to recognizing and promoting the professional advancement of Hispanics in the news and media industry.
Association of Latino and Latina Anthropologists (ALLA)
ALLA is a section of the American Anthropological Association, and is dedicated to supporting students and early-career scholars who are practicing anthropological research either by or with members of the Latino community.
National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts (NHFA)
NHFA was created to advance the presence of Latino and Hispanic individuals in the arts, telecommunications, media, and entertainment industries.
Resources for Hispanic and Latino Students in Nursing and Healthcare
Healthcare and nursing offer rewarding but demanding careers. Hospitals and clinics will always need caring and compassionate individuals to work with the sick, elderly, and everyday families. Especially in low-income, rural areas where there is a constant nursing shortage, pursuing a nursing or healthcare career can truly benefit the greater community.
Unfortunately, nursing is often lacking in diversity, as over 75% of working nurses identify themselves as white (non-Hispanic/Latino), according to a 2015 reported by Minority Nurse. Hispanic and Latino nurses only make up about 7.5% of the nursing population, in comparison.
Latino and Hispanic students pursuing a degree in nursing and healthcare can help cover the nursing shortage gap, as well as contribute to the growing diversity in the field; which in turn can greatly benefit the patients they serve.
For students who are interested in pursuing a degree in nursing or healthcare, consider these various four-year degrees:
Online Nursing Degrees:
RN to BSN;
Online Healthcare Degrees:
Bachelor's in General Studies with a Concentration in Healthcare;
Bachelor's in Senior Living Management;
Bachelor's in Healthcare Management;
Scholarships for Hispanics and Latinos in Nursing and Healthcare
NAHN Awards and Scholarships
NAHN offers multiple scholarship opportunities for Latino and Hispanic students interested in pursuing a career in nursing.
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program by HRSA
This scholarship is offered to any student at any level pursuing a degree in nursing or healthcare work, in exchange for agreeing to work in an eligible facility that has a "critical nursing shortage" after graduation.
National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program by HRSA
Similar to the above scholarship, this scholarship is reserved for nursing students who agree to work in eligible underserved areas after graduation.
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar Intern Program
This program helps students interested in health-related careers receive financial support through college as well as hands-on experience at community-based health facilities and organizations. Award amounts are up to $5,000 per year for three years for undergraduates and two years for graduates.
AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship
This scholarship is reserved for minority students in a graduate program who agree to teach in a school of nursing after graduation.
NHHF-United Health Foundation Diverse Scholars Initiative
This program can offer up to three years of scholarship assistance to minority nursing and healthcare students interested in working and serving in underserved areas of the country.
NBCC Foundation Scholarships
This organization offers multiple scholarships, three of which are reserved for minority students pursuing a graduate degree in mental healthcare and addiction counseling.
Career Resources in Nursing and Healthcare
National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
NAHN is a nonprofit representing the voices of Latino nurses across the country.
National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA)
NCEMNA is a unified force that advocates for the equal treatment and justice in nursing and healthcare for minority populations.
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Workforce
HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce is a government-created organization aimed at providing resources for nurses and healthcare workers in disadvantaged areas. They offer scholarships, grants, and other resources.
National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) and National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA)
NHHF is a nonprofit foundation (previous known as NHMA) that works to develop educational and research activities for the Hispanic community and Hispanic nursing population.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) | Career Resources
AACN works as a voice for the modern nursing workforce. This page offers a variety of career resources for nurses.
Mayo Clinic | Student Nurse Extern Summer Program
The Mayo Clinic offers an eight-week summer program in the Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ, area for nurses interested in furthering their education with hands-on experience in a diverse population.
Diversity Nursing
Diversity Nursing is an online resource for diverse nurses, offering job listings, education awards, zines, and other resources.
Minority Nurse
Similar to Diversity Nursing, Minority Nurse offers resources, job listings, and online researched content for minority populations working in the healthcare field.
Resources for Hispanic and Latino Students in STEM
STEM — which stands for science, technology, engineering, and math — is a rapidly growing field in the changing landscape of the job market. The Department of Education (DOE) has placed a priority on STEM education, as the demand for skilled workers in this field will only continue to increase in the coming decades.
As noted by a White House brief from 2015, Hispanic students represent the largest minority group in the public school system, and as demand for STEM-based jobs grows, they have the opportunity to fill these jobs. Already, there is a growing interest among Hispanic and Latino degree seekers in earning STEM-based certificates and degrees.
For students who are interested in pursuing a STEM education, there are a plethora of degrees and related careers that may interest them:
Online Computer Science Degrees:
Bachelor's in Cyber Security;
Bachelor's in Data Science;
Bachelor's in Digital Media;
Online Science and Mathematics Degrees:
Bachelor's in Mathematics;
Scholarships for Hispanics and Latinos in STEM
Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) Scholarship
This scholarship can award students up to $10,000 for pursuing a degree in a STEM-related field. It is reserved primarily for Hispanic or Latino students, or for any student who can demonstrate strong leadership and service within underserved communities.
American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program
This scholarship program is reserved for minority students pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry or a related field. Recipients may receive up to $5,000 per year.
Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship
This scholarship is reserved for minority students interested in pursuing a degree and career in the environmental profession. Recipients are eligible for up to $5,000 per year.
American Planning Association (APA) Scholarships
The APA offers multiple scholarships for students interested in a degree focused on planning (such as civil engineering or architectural planning). The Judith McManus Price Scholarship is reserved specifically for minority students, and recipients can receive anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000.
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) STEM Scholarships
PG&E offers multiple scholarships that range from $1,000 to $10,000 for students pursuing a STEM-related degree. There is also a specific Latino scholarship available for all students who showcase leadership potential within their community.
SHPE Partner Scholarships
The SHPE scholarships are sponsored by multiple partners, and each scholarship has its own unique requirements for applicants. The majority of these scholarships require a degree focus in the STEM industry.
NACME Minority Engineering Scholarships
NACME offers multiple scholarships and fellowship programs, as well as a block grant, for minority students interested in an engineering degree and engineering career path.
Career Resources in STEM
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) | Career Center
The SACNAS career center offers job searches and additional resources for Hispanic and Latino scientists.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
SHPE is dedicated to empowering the Hispanic community by providing STEM-based educational resources focused on awareness, access, support, and future development.
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)
NACME offers a host of resources for minorities interested in STEM, including a career center, scholarships, corporate support, and partner institutions.
National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates (NAMEPA)
NAMEPA is dedicated to creating best practices in a college or university setting for educating and training the next generation of diverse engineers. | 7 story on underrepresentation in top colleges. This is in part because of all Hispanic and Latino students who pursue higher education, nearly half (48%) prefer to attend public community colleges, junior colleges, or trade schools due to the lower cost of tuition.
Student Loans and Debt
In turn, Hispanic and Latino students are significantly less likely to struggle with student debt; overall only about 22% of Hispanic or Latino households have student loan payments, according to a 2014 Pew Research study. Comparatively, nearly half (42%) of white households have student debt, while 40% of black households have student debt payments.
However, for those who are interested in pursuing higher education with an accredited four-year college but are lacking the financial resources, there are plenty of programs, support systems, and scholarships available to explore. Two-year programs can be beneficial for advancing your career, but as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows, each level of degree achievement has the potential to increase your income and decrease your chances of unemployment significantly.
Financial Aid for Hispanic and Latino Students
Tuition costs can often be intimidating, especially when considering accredited four-year universities or colleges. However, financial aid can provide significant fiscal support to students interested in attending college — which is an investment worth making.
Understanding financial aid — both the options available as well as how it functions — can help students plan for their future in higher education. Luckily, there are plenty of options available for qualifying students, including grants, loans, and scholarships.
FAFSA for Hispanic and Latino Students
When it comes to finding out what financial aid a student can qualify for, the first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additionally, contacting a college or university's admission office can be an important step, as it can help students understand their options and provide guidance on how to complete the FAFSA application.
Basic eligibility for FAFSA includes demonstrated need for financial aid, maintaining satisfactory academic progress, a Social Security number, enrollment or intention to enroll in the upcoming academic year at least half time, and more. The U.S. Department of Education has also created a few specific resources for Hispanic and Latino students aimed at helping them navigate the FAFSA and college application process.
FAFSA is not available for students who are DACA recipients or undocumented, as it does require a Social Security number. However, for students who were born in the U.S., but may have undocumented parents, the FAFSA is still available, as a parent's legal status does not disqualify students. In general, the only information needed from parents will be their annual income to prove financial need.
Resources for all Hispanic and Latino Students
Regardless of degree path or desired level of education, there are many organizations and nonprofits aimed at helping Hispanic and Latino students succeed in college. These organizations may be able to provide financial support through scholarships or educational support through fellowship programs, internships, or other student resources. Additionally, some groups may be able to provide legal support for students who experience discrimination.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund was founded in 1975 to empower and promote higher education for Hispanic and Latino students in America. It provides scholarships and other support services, such as workshops, college preparation courses, college camp programs, and more.
National Hispanic Institute
The National Hispanic Institute is dedicated to empowering future community leaders within the Hispanic and Latino community. This group provides summer camps, internships, debate courses, and leadership programs for students in both high school and undergraduate college.
La Unidad Latina Foundation (LULF)
LULF is a community-based organization dedicated to the advancement of Latino and Hispanic individuals through high school, college, and beyond. LULF provides scholarships to those in need of financial assistance, as well as career readiness programs and college access assistance to Latino, Hispanic, and first generation students through its Y Tu Tambien program.
Latino Resources
Latino Resources offers student success resources for Latino and Hispanic students interested in pursuing college. These include scholarships, FAFSA assistance and financial aid courses, essay workshops, and transition networks for students shifting between high school and higher education.
Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF)
HHF was founded by the White House in 1987 as a nonprofit aimed at helping identify, inspire, prepare, and position Latino and Hispanic leaders in the classroom, community, and greater workforce. It offers leadership and | 898 |
Project obstacles and solutions: Hagerman Construction was contracted to supply the footing package for Lucas Oil Stadium. This called for 40,000 yards of concrete, or over 300 yards per day for six months. This also included four concrete pillars to hold up the retractable roof. Each pillar is 15' thick, each made from 1,200 yards of concrete. Since the pillars anchored the steel beams attached to the roof, the variances were very tight. Each pillar had 120 bolts, each 9' long and weighing 180 lbs, that had to be poured in place to fit the steel beams which were manufactured and shipped in from Luxembourg. Each pillar had to be designed to tie the steel down without any gaps. The other obstacle was making sure the strength of each pillar met engineering specs of 7,500 psi. The concrete temperature had to be controlled to alleviate any thermal cracking as it cured. There could only be a maximum variance of 40ºF external–internal temperature during the two weeks that the concrete cured. To further complicate the project, the pour occurred in the cold month of February. The IMI design team used a low-heat hydration method and concrete was cold mixed (delivered to the site at 40ºF.) As it cured, the core temperature never exceeded 160ºF and the external temperature was controlled to match this mark. Hagerman monitored the temperature every hour around the clock. Blankets were used<|fim_middle|>0 psi, almost double the specs. "You cannot beat the IMI design team," stated Darrel Tacket from Hagerman Construction. "No one in Indiana has the technical data to back us up like IMI." | to adjust the external temperature. Test showed that the concrete reached a strength of over 14,00 | 22 |
Vail Resorts 360 and National Forest Foundation Distribute Funds for Conservation Projects on White River National Forest
Vail Resorts 360 and National Forest Foundation give more than $311,476 for local conservation projects during the Winter 2009-2010 season
BROOMFIELD, Colo.—May 26, 2009—Vail Resorts 360 and the National Forest Foundation (NFF) have announced the third annual round of funding for conservation projects as result of their fundraising partnership that began in September 2006. Twelve local nonprofit organizations will receive $311,476 to implement conservation projects on Colorado's White River National Forest where Vail Resorts operates Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone mountain resorts. Since the program's inception, Vail Resorts and the National Forest Foundation have granted more than $1.2 million to community organization focused on improving trails, wildlife habitat, watersheds and overall forest health.
Vail Resorts' partnership with the National Forest Foundation is part of the Company's new Vail Resorts 360 program. The program was launched in 2008 in an effort to create more focused charitable giving and make a larger contribution to the local community. Vail Resorts 360 is made up of three very important company initiatives: charitable giving, employee engagement in local communities, and environmental stewardship programs.
To help support the NFF Ski Conservation Fund, Vail Resorts offers its guests the opportunity to contribute to the fund when they purchase ski passes, lift tickets and hotel rooms. Each dollar contributed results in $1.50 awarded for on-the-ground conservation funding through the National Forest Foundation. Award recipients stretch this further with additional contributions resulting in more than $4 in conservation benefit for every dollar contributed by Vail Resorts guests.
Projects were selected from proposals submitted by local community-based organizations that implement action-oriented on-the ground projects that engage the public in addressing pressing conservation needs on the White River National Forest. Each directly improves the condition of the forest in a measurable manner and directly involves and benefits surrounding communities.
The following organizations and projects were selected to receive funding:
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps for rehabilitation and trail maintenance in Summit and Eagle counties.
Eagle County Youth Conservation Corps to implement three wildlife habitat improvement and recreation enhancement projects in Eagle County.
Friends of the Dillon Ranger District for tree-planting, trail restoration and maintenance on popular Summit County trails including Wheeler Lakes, Soda Creek, Baker's Tank Trail and Peak Trail.
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments to spearhead a large pine beetle mitigation project around National Forest campgrounds and parking areas in Summit and Eagle counties.
<|fim_middle|>3-million-acreNational Forest System. Through community-based strategies and public-private partnerships, the NFF enhances wildlife habitat, revitalizes wildfire-damaged landscapes, restores watersheds, and improves recreational resources for the benefit of all Americans. The NFF's Friends of the Forest® program helps build awareness of the issues and values surrounding our National Forests through outreach and volunteer opportunities. To learn more, visit us at
www.nationalforests.org
About Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading of mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resort properties at the Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone mountain resorts in Colorado, the Heavenly Ski Resort in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties across the United States and the Caribbean. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.
Kelly Ladyga
Email: kladyga@vailresorts.com
Jeff Olson, National Forest Foundation, (406) 542-2805, Ext. 17 or jolson@nationalforests.org | Student Conservation Association for wilderness trail maintenance, sign and trailhead work and backcountry campsite rehabilitation in Eagle County, including East and Middle Lake Creek trails outside of Edwards, Gore Creek, Bighorn and Booth Creek Trails in Vail.
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado for construction of trails, signage and trail maintenance in Summit County including the Blue River Wildlife Trail, the Peak's Trail, and Turk's Trail.
Friends of the Eagles Nest Wilderness for removal of noxious weeds to benefit overall health of forest in both Eagle and Summit counties.
Continental Divide Trail Alliance for their continued construction of the Continental Divide Trail near Glacier Peak.
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers for trail reconstruction and maintenance projects in Pitkin County including Hunter Creek, Government Trail, Perham Creek Trail, and Iowa Trail.
Eagle River Watershed Council for Piney River habitat enhancement including development of compliant campsites, trash removal and improved fish habitat.
John J. Hill Memorial Fund for litter and invasive weed removal in Summit County as well as trail maintenance and removal of barbed wire fence to improve wildlife habitat.
Colorado Fourteeners Initiative to focus on trail building and restoration on the very popular Quandary Peak and Mt. of the Holy Cross.
For more information about Vail Resorts 360 and National Forest Foundation program, please go to www.snow.com
About National Forest Foundation
Founded by Congress in 1991, the National Forest Foundation works to conserve, restore and enhance America's 19 | 298 |
Cure Kids' 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner Rasies $193,000
On Friday 28th October 2022, 460 guests turned out to celebrate Cure Kids 50th anniversary gala dinner at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland, raising $193,000 net for New Zealand's largest charitable funder of child health research.
Adding to the excitement of the evening, a one-of-a-kind pearl necklace designed by<|fim_middle|>Guests were also treated to entertainment by Jackie Clarke and The LadyKillers and heard a moving speech from ambassador parent Catherine Harper.
The golden jubilee was generously supported by Bayleys Foundation, La Roche Posay, Accor, Babich Wines New Zealand, New Zealand Pearl, One Pure Artesian Water, Laken Whitecliffe Art, Asahi Beverages, Colab Brewing, Garage Project, ImaGINation Gin, Parrot Dog, Vida Flores. Along with numerous auction sponsors.
All proceeds from the gala dinner go directly to supporting Cure Kids' research into child health to improve, extend, and save the lives of Kiwi children living with serious health conditions.
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Cure Kids welcomes Government's $10m pledge for Rheumatic Fever | Dame Trelise Cooper fetched $20,000 in the live auction.
Hand-designed by Dame Trelise with pearls donated by New Zealand Pearl, the bespoke necklace was one of the most anticipated auction items at the gala dinner.
Cure Kids Chief Executive Frances Benge says the renowned designer is a long-time supporter of the charity, and having her exclusive piece as an auction drawcard topped off a suite of packages on offer from generous partners, ranging from Lady Raewyn and Sir Graeme Henry, to David Babich and Rugby great Stephen Donald.
"Dame Trelise has a long history with Cure Kids, dating back to her t-shirt design collaboration with one of our longest-standing ambassadors, Eva, who is a proud advocate for child health research.
"With the generous contribution of New Zealand Pearl, she created a showstopper one-of-a-kind necklace featuring hand-picked pearls, custom-made charms and gold details – inspired by her love for the pearls she wore on her own wedding day."
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Andres Iniesta bids farewell to Barcelona
On Sunday evening, the Spanish football legend, Andres Iniesta, brought his unbelievable career at Barcelona to an and, leading his team as the captain for the last time in the 1-0 win over Real Sociedad at the Nou Camp. Barcelona supporters honored him with incredible choreography, 'Forever Iniesta' mosaic and incessant roars from the stands. It was only fitting that this was Barca's final game in the season which they finished first in Primera now four years consecutively.
Iniesta, 34, is leaving the club after 22 years of stellar career. He joined Barcelona when he was 12 years old, debuted under Louis van Gaal in 200<|fim_middle|> showing him nothing but love and respect and saying that Barça would always be in his heart, while 100,000 people were shouting his name.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk36sMoDaYg | 2 and spent his entire professional senior career as a midfielder there, winning a total of 32 trophies over 17 years. He won four Championship Leagues and nine La Liga titles, three Club World Cups, six Copa del Rey trophies, as well as a World Cup victory with Spain and two European Championships.
"I'm leaving because I feel this is the right time and I don't think I can give more than I have already given. I hope I return to Barcelona one day because this is my home and I was really happy here. I'm starting to realize that I want to be a coach in the future, and I want to enjoy football for a few more years", he said a few days ago. Before the game, he tweeted, "My last game with my people. Many emotions, but proud to live in a moment like that. Barça always!"
Barcelona was in control of the match the whole time. Phillippe Coutinho fired an incredible curler from 25 meters in the second half (57') securing the victory perfectly to end Barça's season in style. Iniesta was substituted in the 81st minute, not having scored a goal, but having demonstrated plenty of his midfield prowess throughout the game. He hugged all his team-mates and gave the captain's armband to Messi while leaving the pitch to standing ovations with tears in his eyes. His former teammate Xavi was cheering for him in the stands, and manager Ernesto Valverde and the team on the substitute bench congratulated him.
When the match finished, the stadium went dark before a light show when all of the Barcelona players came to the pitch to form a guard of honor wearing number 8 Iniesta shirts. The man of the day came out and raised both the La Liga and the Copa del Rey trophies. He gave an emotional speech thanking his team-mates and supporters for | 386 |
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We shot this engagement shoot at the beautiful Cherokee Lake in Thomasville, GA. Nikki and Anthony met through mutual friends. After dating three years, he proposed. We had a great time on this session sharing stories and laughing. They brought Anthony's adorable and well-behaved chocolate lab, Dixie, to include in some shots. They had a lot of fun in front of the camera!
Nikki and Anthony, thank you for letting us share in this special time of you lives! We are looking forward to your wedding day and having you both as a part of our church family soon! Congratulations!
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A little about our weekend....we began our Friday evening doing a fav of mine--eating fish and grits (especially the white cheddar cheese grits) at my favorite restaurant in Thomasville, Jonah's Fish and Grits. Yum! Afterwards, we grabbed some coffee at the local coffee shop Grassroots (in fact, I am writing this blog post sitting in that very place). We left just before the filming of the Grassroot's version of the Harlem Shake. Haha.
Then we topped off the evening doing a fav of Rick's--listening to 4-part harmony and gospel music with the Inspirations and the McKamey's. We really enjoyed seeing some friends from college that now sing/play with the Inspirations--Dave and Dean.
I am so thankful that what started as a great friendship turned into a wonderful marriage with my man! We hope that you also had a great weekend and spent some time with someone you care about.
I loved college...I made great friends, met my husband, learn a lot!...but I never really enjoying studying for exams. I remember in college forcing myself to go to the library when I needed to study...anywhere else I would have fallen asleep or found an excuse to chat with friends.
Today is kind of like being in college again...I am spending the afternoon enjoying the library stillness and editing this gorgeousness.
You've heard the saying, "Actions speak louder than words." And while I totally agree, I think that often times we forget to use our word to share our true thoughts. Our words and actions ought to match. There is something extra special about hearing "I love you" from someone who also demonstrates love through actions. | 353 |
Colorado State University and New Belgium to team up to make "Old Aggie" craft beer - Denverite, the Denver site!
The beer, which is described as light-bodied with hints of citrus and lemon, will go on sale July 1 in Fort Collins and across the Front Range.
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Colorado State University is getting its own beer. The school is collaborating with its neighbor in Fort Collins, New Belgium Brewing Co. to produce Old Aggie Superior Lager, the brewery announced Tuesday.
The beer, which is described as light-bodied with hints of citrus and lemon, will go on sale July 1 in Fort Collins and across the Front Range. The lager comes in cans that feature the CSU ram mascot on the front.
CSU will receive a portion of the money made off of Old Aggie Superior Lager sales. That money will be divided evenly between CSU's Fermentation and Science Technology program, CSU athletics and CSU alcohol awareness programs, New Belgium said in a release.
CSU and New Belgium have deep ties to one another. New Belgium brewers<|fim_middle|>0 CSU students currently hold jobs at New Belgium, according to the brewery. | teach courses in CSU's Fermentation and Science Technology program, and 10 | 17 |
Blue Monday (January 15th), the most miserable day of the year!
HomePersonal Finance BlogBlue Monday, the most miserable day of the year!
Blue Monday falls on the third Monday of January, just inside the start of the New Year but far enough from Christmas for the glitter to have faded. This is (apparently) the most miserable day of the entire year when we all realise we are failing at our resolutions and summer is nowhere to be seen. But what is it about this particular Monday that makes it such a depressing day?
Debt – according to comparison service uSwitch 9 out of 10 people end up with<|fim_middle|> since the end of World War One, for example, as well as a century since women won the right to vote.
Beyonce at Coachella – even if you don't go, even if you're not a fan the performance is likely to be an uplifting, lively one.
The return of longer days – yes, it happens every year but it's definitely something to look forward to. We've already passed the shortest day so summer is definitely coming.
Intergalactic insights – 2018 is due to be the year that commercial space travel finally becomes a reality. Plus, a robotic Mars lander will finally be launched into space after a two year delay. | a debt hangover after Christmas. It's often in mid-January that this really kicks in and you start to realise that taking out an extra credit card for all the food and gifts and parties now gone probably wasn't worth it. And your credit card bill will be payable towards the end of the month!
When you look at it like that it's not difficult to see why the theory behind Blue Monday tends to hold water. But what can you do about it?
Make a plan. Whether it's a plan for debt repayment, getting fit or finding a new job you'll feel much less hopeless if you've decided on a way forward.
Do some exercise. Exercise releases endorphins and will instantly make you feel better even on the gloomiest day of the year.
Be kind to yourself. It's much more courageous, strong and constructive to give yourself a break rather than feeling bad about broken resolutions or punishing yourself over Christmas debt.
Dance to the upbeat "Blue Monday" by New Order!
The Winter Olympics – taking place in Pyeongchang in February, this is your chance to distract yourself from winter gloom and get deep into the world of skating, skiing and bobsleigh.
Exceptional visual entertainment – from the return of Black Mirror and Westworld, to movies like Black Panther, Mary Poppins and more instalments in the Avengers and Jurassic World series and The Handmaid's Tale season 2, there's a lot to celebrate on screens big and small in 2018.
Frozen, the musical – now you can sing along to "Let it go" in a room full of hundreds of people doing the same. Very therapeutic.
A royal wedding – Meghan and Harry are tying the knot in May at Windsor Castle – not long to go now.
The World Cup – football fans rejoice because 2018 is the FIFA World Cup in Russia.
A royal baby – the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are due to welcome the regal newborn in April so spring will be a season of lots of new starts.
Positive anniversaries – 2018 marks 100 years | 428 |
As anyone who's<|fim_middle|>ress for the Money? | ever slipped on a new pair of Italian leather loafers knows, good shoes aren't always comfortable right away; it takes a few wearings until they begin to soften and conform to your unique shape. The same is true of a quality latex bed. When it arrives from the factory, foam and fabric can be stiff. That's why, when a customer occasionally calls us to say they didn't get a great night's sleep on their new Zenhaven, we ask that they give it some time to break in (and with a 120-day home trial, there's no pressure on anyone to make up their mind quickly).
As you'll see from the customer reviews below, that break-in period usually makes all the difference. Here's why.
Unlike most mattress companies, at Zenhaven we make our all-natural latex mattresses to order. That means your latex bed isn't sitting around in a warehouse or storeroom for weeks on end. Instead, soon after we receive your order, your mattress is assembled in one of our 19 factories across the United States and then delivered directly to you. And because we use 100% natural Talalay latex, Zenhaven will never off-gas in your home.
I decided to splurge on a Zenhaven mattress in part because I have chronic lower back pain and I found that the right mattress can help a great deal. It was the most expensive option but so far I'm happy with my purchase. Initially I was surprised that the firm side of the mattress didn't feel nearly firm enough, but after sleeping in it for a couple of months, I can say this is the best mattress I've ever owned.
Nothing is more important to us than the long-term satisfaction of our customers. That's why we offer one of the most generous warranties in the industry. We'd much rather build a quality mattress that takes some people a few days or weeks to fall in love with and lasts 15 years than one that makes no demands and falls apart after five.
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The setup guys were terrific and they gave me the "soft side" up —as apparently most people want —but my first impression was, "oh, this is awfully firm." I say that to ease anyone's concern, because after a few months on my Zenhaven I have no more morning back pain and feel this is one of the best purchases of my life! It has give but not too much, I can move at night anytime I need to, and in short I feel great. Many thanks Zenhaven!
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I love this mattress now, but it took about 3 weeks before I, and it, adjusted. I'm the "princess and the pea" kind of person and this mattress is perfect for me now. So glad I gave it more time before jumping to a hasty and wrong conclusion.
I started with the firmest side and finally realized it may be too firm for me. Charlie at Zenhaven called about that time to see how I was doing with the mattress and not only offered to send a team out to flip the mattress so I could try out the other side, he also extended my 100 day trial period to see if that would help me make a decision! I am now sleeping on the Luxury Plush side and am very encouraged that I may have found the right side.
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The work is located in Mexico city where the neurotic and conflictual intersection becomes a space for dialogue with its environment, with the movement of its people and the collective memory. This fresco contrasts with the white granite sculpture located at the main entrance of this residential complex on Zamora Street. Three stout women, peaceful and kind, seem to start or finish an activity, two of which lean on each other. With this work, the vision of the city is complete and its inhabitants who seem to move with relative ease between complexity, neurosis, the urban chaos, creativity and a more peaceful coexistence between friends, family and community...both sides of our city.Armando Romero recently completed a mural that is part of the perimeter of a residential complex located at the intersection of Av José Vasconcelos (Circuito interior) and Av Juan Escutia in the Colonia Condesa in Mexico City. This fresco is liberally based on the Wedding at Cana (1563) Veronese. The main compositional elements: architecture, crowds and open space move into three areas: a foreground where we find most of the characters and some animals, a second space, separated by a balustrade where the other scenes intersect with characters and the last space that opens up to the architecture and the sky.
Armando Romero captures the essence of the painting which is to associate the characters, events and eras in a creative and entertaining space. As seen in the 66 m2 fresco by Veronese along with Romero's urban fresco one sees, in the first work, relationships guided by refined well-being, while the latter as seen in Romero's work, a complex mixture of mindgame and his deep knowledge of art history, culture (both "high society" as well as the "popular") and aspects of critical and acidic perceptions of Mexican society are linked in the virtual space of the fresco.
The work is located in Mexico city where the neurotic and conflictual<|fim_middle|> or finish an activity, two of which lean on each other. With this work, the vision of the city is complete and its inhabitants who seem to move with relative ease between complexity, neurosis, the urban chaos, creativity and a more peaceful coexistence between friends, family and community...both sides of our city. | intersection becomes a space for dialogue with its environment, with the movement of its people and the collective memory. This fresco contrasts with the white granite sculpture located at the main entrance of this residential complex on Zamora Street. Three stout women, peaceful and kind, seem to start | 55 |
Heartstopper Volume Three<|fim_middle|> which speaks to all of us.
This is the third volume of Heartstopper , which is soon to be a live-action Netflix series. |
*Soon to be a live-action Netflix series!* Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. An LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the third volume of HEARTSTOPPER, for fans of The Art of Being Normal , Holly Bourne and Love, Simon . *Includes exclusive Tao/Elle mini-comic!*
Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick's even found the courage to come out to his mum.
But coming out isn't just something that happens once - there's Nick's older brother, and a school trip to Paris, not to mention all the other friends and family - and life can be hard, even with someone who loves you by your side. As their feelings get more serious, Charlie and Nick will need each other more than ever before.
By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper is about love, friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small stories of Nick and Charlie's lives that together make up something larger, | 229 |
The Wealth of the Few
Sep/Oct 2014
Politics of Peace
by David Boyle
Cover: Navigation by Susanna Bauer. Photo © Simon Cook
David Boyle asks, what is the purpose of the economy, and is ours at all fit for purpose? Capital in the Twenty-first Century by Thomas Piketty. Harvard University Press,<|fim_middle|> either that he is much aware of the challenges of global warming or the potential redistributive power of local energy. Or that he has much to say by way of a solution, beyond the usual business of redistribution using a new tax system.
So while the statistics are important, I have a feeling that the debate is moving on. Not only is the planet now crucial to the economy, but also taxing people is not the obvious solution – the wealthy simply avoid it. The truth about income tax is that for the mega-rich it is now almost a voluntary contribution.
It is possible to imagine other kinds of tax that are not avoidable in quite the same way – on resource usage, or fossil fuels. But the next agenda for policymakers is at least a little clearer, if they dare: it is to make sure that the rewards of business and investment get distributed more fairly in the first place, so that they don't have to be redistributed later by cumbersome bureaucracies.
I find myself harking back, not so much to Keynes as to G.K. Chesterton and the Distributists in the 1920s, and not so much for their answers as for the way they framed the questions.
How can we provide people with the basic assets they need without having to beg for them, apply for them or compete for them – via a place and a small plot of land to underpin their lives? Where are we heading if we have no underpinning? Is there any possible end to the story of the new Belle Époque, as Piketty calls it, except a kind of indebted slavery, locked into a vast, efficient machine? And finally, what is the purpose of the economy, and is ours at all fit for purpose?
What Piketty has done is to track the history of this inequality back two centuries. What we have to do is shape a system that puts the great vacuum cleaner mechanism into reverse.
David Boyle is the author of Broke: How to Survive the Middle Class Crisis. | 2014. ISBN: 9780674430006
When economists start getting compared with rock stars, you know something peculiar is going on. What have the two categories got in common after all, except perhaps their commitment to strange worlds where the rules are not quite the same as they are for ordinary mortals?
The important question is probably not why the media have taken to calling Thomas Piketty the "rock star economist" – which is anyway mildly tongue-in-cheek – but whether the extraordinary reception of his book Capital in the Twenty-First Century, all 700-plus pages of it, really reflects a major shift in thinking.
Piketty is a man of the left, a 43-year-old professor at the Paris School of Economics. He was not a household name until a few months ago – and perhaps he isn't now – and his book was only published in English this year. What makes him interesting is first, that he dared fly in the face of mainstream economics to talk about equality – a big no-no for the current economic consensus – and second, that he pioneered statistical techniques, along with others, that allowed him to measure it.
And measure it he did, right back to the 18th century in Europe and America, borrowing from the insights of Jane Austen and other great contemporary critics along the way. What he found was that the 1% now take as much as a fifth of all income in the UK and the USA, just as they did before World War I.
This is not really a revelation, even if the statistics are. In the UK, inequality was pinpointed back in 2009 in The Spirit Level, by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett, which took an alternative statistical approach. What the Piketty-Pickett combination suggests is that the postmodern economy seems to have been designed to funnel money upwards to the very rich. It is the precise opposite of trickle-down.
What seems to have turned Piketty into a rock star from a best-selling economist – achieved in May 2014 in New York – was the wholehearted enthusiasm of the doyen of liberal economic commentators, Paul Krugman, writing in The New York Review of Books almost at book length himself.
Piketty certainly has a novel approach to telling the story, but – as one of my colleagues suggested – economics books get rock star coverage not so much when they really say something new (people just ignore that), but when a familiar idea is finally accepted. We applaud loudest when someone laboriously confirms our existing opinions.
That said, of course, the fightback has begun. Chris Giles in the Financial Times suggested that small statistical mistakes undermined the Piketty case. The state of the argument is that Giles' attack failed, but the argument has barely begun.
"This latest attempt to debunk the notion that we've become a vastly more unequal society has itself been debunked," wrote Krugman, dashing to Piketty's defence. "And you should have expected that. There are so many independent indicators pointing to sharply rising inequality, from the soaring prices of high-end real estate to the booming markets for luxury goods, that any claim that inequality isn't rising almost has to be based on faulty data analysis."
What happens now is that the world will argue, first, over whether it matters, and then over what to do about it. This is where radical economics comes in. My own book, Broke, argued that the way we had organised the financial services industry was simply corrosive of the middle classes, hoovering up wealth and – if it prevents damage to the industry itself – bankrupting its clients. The Lloyds of London scandal in the 1990s showed just how far they would go to protect the financial status quo, and the whole charade was repeated again, on a unimaginably bigger scale, after the 2008 banking crash.
Piketty doesn't put forward much of a manifesto, beyond the super-Fabian idea of a global wealth tax. It isn't clear from his book | 840 |
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private static List<Boolean> atLeast(double[] numbers, double thisNumber)
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It appears that you are looking for a method to return true if there is a value at least as big as the number.
private static boolean atLeast(double[] numbers, double thisNumber)
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A: If you want to return a boolean[] as to which values are at least the number you are looking for you can do.
private static boolean[] atLeast(double[] numbers, double | 141 |
No one wants to believe that a trusted and loved family member would ever scam you. But that's what makes it so easy for the scammer. Family fraud is insidious because it not only can cause seniors severe emotional and physical harm, but often destroys families as well, experts say.
And it's becoming increasingly more common, according to forensic fraud expert Tiffany Couch CFE CPA CFF. That's why it's so important to know the facts and put safeguards in place.
"I thought I had enough money to pay my bills, but I seem to be running short every month." The elderly woman in one of Tiffany Couch's cases couldn't understand why her rent checked bounced when she was sure she still had $500,000 in her account. A son had depleted the account to $695. If you're running out of money, contact a trusted professional such as a banker or accountant to find out why.
"I feel as though my health is being neglected." If an older adult is being taken advantage of, the biggest impact is often on that person's health, Couch noted. "Financial abuse often goes hand-in-hand with health neglect," she said. If you're paying a family member a stipend to care for you, make sure that arrangement is well-documented and others in the family know about it. And make sure that person is helping you maintain your health by arranging for doctor appointments and medications, and ensuring your basic needs are being met.
"My son and his family sure have a lot of new things, like a fancy car!" If your caretaker is suddenly showing up with a lot of new things while you're running short of money, it's time to take control. Double-check your account with the help of a trusted family member or friend, if necessary. If you are still concerned, call your financial advisor or contact your local Victim Services Unit.
"My other children are suspicious that my<|fim_middle|> the best course of action in families. The person in charge of finances should share their dealings with other family members. Encourage whoever is handling your finances to share the details, including income and payment information, with a trusted financial professional or another family member.
"My children want their inheritance now!" It's best to have a will along with an inventory of who gets what after you die. Make sure your CPA and your family have a copy. Do not create the expectation that your loved ones will get your money, assets or family heirlooms until after you need them. You should not be pressured into giving things away before you are ready to do so.
"Help, I'm being physically abused!" Physical abuse also can accompany financial abuse. If you're feeling threatened in any way, reach out to a trusted professional or family member, or call your local Victim Services Unit.
If you need help at home, consider the services of a local Home Instead Senior Care® office. CAREGivers℠ are screened, trained, insured, and not only can help with personal care and tasks around the house, but could serve as a second set of eyes and ears in the home. Visit HomeInstead.ca to find an office near you. | money is missing." Sometimes other adult children become distrustful of the family member handling the finances. That suspicion could be warranted. But maybe not. Open communication is | 32 |
The most obvious development in recent years, Paul Mankoo said, was consolidation as providers become fewer<|fim_middle|> with Paul Mankoo which will be published over the next few weeks. | and bigger. Consolidation is a natural cycle of any market, and is often about driving down costs – delivering services either at a lower cost to the client or with a higher margin to the provider. Inventus, he said, takes a different view – what matters is not a race to the bottom for cost but a race to the top for talent.
Many of the things which used to be differentiators are now taken for granted – the old primary question used to be about a company's ability to process high volumes very quickly, but that is now a given. Questions are now more sophisticated. What is required is people who can pull together tools, techniques and expertise to deliver the solutions which clients actually want.
They no longer want a long document about the company. They present scenarios derived from their own experience and ask "How would you deal with this?". There are no textbook answers to questions like this; what is needed is experience, and the ability to articulate a suitable reply.
This theme – asking what clients want and then delivering it – recurs through the other interviews | 214 |
Definition - What does Polyester Resin mean?
Polyester resins are unsaturated synthetic resins that form when poly<|fim_middle|> the corrosion rate of the metal surface. The purpose of resins in the polyester is to provide long-term resistance to chemical attack and to modify the polyester's properties so it can be used in high temperature operations. Corrosion resistant resins are vinyl ester resins, terephthalic and isophthalic. In the ship building industry, vinyl ester resins are mostly used to prevent the hull from blistering due to saline water. | hydric alcohols and dibasic organic acids react. Maleic anhydride, which has diacid functionality, is commonly used as a raw material to produce polyester resins. Polyester resins are used in bulk molding compound, sheet molding compound and laser printer toners.
Polyester resins act as a high performance corrosion resistant material and therefore are ideal for manufacturing tanks, vessels and pipes that contain acids, alkalis, petroleum products, chemicals, water and other materials that increase | 99 |
Birds of this family are distributed almost worldwide, being found near almost any area of standing or slow-flowing fresh or brackish water. Ibises are also found in drier areas, including landfills.
Members of the family have long, broad wings with 11 primary feathers and about 2<|fim_middle|>oth. The African Sacred Ibis occurs in marshy wetlands and mud flats, both inland and on the coast. It will also visit cultivation and rubbish dumps.
It feeds on various fish, frogs, small mammals, reptiles and smaller birds as well as insects. It may also probe into the soil with its long bill for invertebrates such as earthworms.
Click on the image to access the African Sacred Ibis Gallery. | 0 secondaries. They are strong fliers and, rather surprisingly, given their size and weight, very capable soarers. The body tends to be elongated, the neck more so, with rather long legs. The bill is also long, decurved in the case of the ibises, straight and distinctively flattened in the spoonbills.
More information can be found on Wikipedia.
This is a Palearctic species, breeding from the United Kingdom and Spain in the west through to Japan, and also in North Africa. In Europe, only The Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Hungary and Greece have sizeable populations. Most birds migrate to the tropics in winter, with European breeders mainly going to Africa, but a few remaining in mild winter areas of western Europe south to the United Kingdom. It became extinct from the United Kingdom but sporadic breeding attempts in the early 21st Century culminated with the formation of a colony at Holkham in Norfolk in 2010. In 2011, 8 breeding pairs nested, successfully fledging 14 young.
Click on the image to access the Eurasian Spoonbill Gallery.
The African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) is a long-legged wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. The species is widespread across Africa and Madagascar, including Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
It lives in marshy wetlands with some open shallow water and nests in colonies in trees or reedbeds. They usually don't share colonies with storks or herons. The African Spoonbill feeds in shallow water, and fishes for various fish, molluscs, amphibians, crustaceans, insects and larvae. The animal uses its open bill to catch foods by swinging it from side-to-side in the water, which catches foods in its mouth. Long legs and thin, pointed toes enable it to walk easily through varying depths of water.
Click on the image to access the African Spoonbill Gallery.
A wading bird of the ibis family, Threskiornithidae, the Sacred Ibis breeds in sub-Saharan Africa, southeastern Iraq, and formerly in Egypt, where it was venerated and often mummified as a symbol of the god Th | 474 |
My Dimples "Mega-Bundle" arrived very quickly. Thanks to Andover Fabrics for being so generous! I don't know if I will ever win a contest again - so this is pretty exciting to receive my favorite thing of all time - lots and lots of fabric! The possibilities! There are 135 fat quarters- nearly 34 yards. The Dimples collection is basically a "textured basic" stash builder - not quite a solid and very versatile.
I got stalled with this project nearly a year ago because I got frustrated with the linear nature of the Jack and Jenny prints - don't get me wrong, the fabrics are adorable! But my problem was that I was trying to<|fim_middle|> of the fabrics for the framed squares. I love how it turned out and I am sure I can finish this in time for Charlotte's first birthday. The donkey/boot fabrics came out right around when she was born and I was so close to buying the boyish versions because I was sure that I was having a second son - it's a good thing I waited and I remember feeling especially thrilled to have a real reason to buy the pink versions.
But Charlotte is showing a gradual affinity for the quilts that I have made her. How sweet is this picture? This is definitely an image that explains why I quilt - no explanation necessary.
Wow! That's amazing stash you just got. Congratulations again!
Congratulations,that`s great.Your kids pictures are just adorable.Happy sewing!!
That picture of Charlotte is adorable. It's so wonderful when people use and love your quilts.
Those wellies look great! I never imagined it in a quilt like that. I will definitely bring the piece I got by accident in for you. I've put in on my list for the retreat. Congratulations again on winning.
Wow a royal giveaway! Happy dance for you! | incorporate them into the strip design of this quilt and I didn't like how slanted the prints looked when you cut them selvage to selvage. I didn't care for the way you had to cut off bits and pieces of the donkeys and boots and how crooked it looked.... So this weekend, I decided to scrap the strips I had cut and just focus on doing fussy-cutting | 80 |
This dark brother to the famous blond La Chouffe first hit the market back in 1987. The Mc Chouffe aims to steer a middle course between a traditional dark Abbey beer, belonging to the 'dubbel' beer style, and a Scotch ale (although the latter generally offers a more pronounced malty taste than see in the<|fim_middle|> Chouffe is available in 33cl and 75cl bottles (Big Chouffe) and in 20L barrels. The brewery is part of the larger Duvel Moortgat group, and thanks to its parent company's export activities, you shouldn't encounter any difficulty in getting hold of this beer far beyond Belgium's borders. | Mc Chouffe).
Brasserie d'Achouffe refers to this beer as an 'Ardense sKotch', with a nod and a wink to the most popular gnome beer within the family. The Dutch word for gnome is 'Kabouter', hence the inclusion of the capital K. Compared to other re-fermented dark beers, the taste of a Mc Chouffe is really quite neutral. Herbs are not added to the brew, in contrast to the La Chouffe. Once poured, this unfiltered dark beer is a feast for the eyes thanks to its deep ruby-red colour.
The nose fills up immediately with potent aromas, however, pushed along by a respectable alcohol content. Aniseed and liquorice demand centre stage, and are complemented beautifully by a creamy touch of caramel. Despite this beer's challenging aroma, its taste is surprisingly mild, giving impressions of tree fruits such as pears. The Mc Chouffe is not overwhelmingly bitter, and whoever tastes it will be rewarded with a long and warming aftertaste.
Just like the La Chouffe, the Mc Chouffe is a high fermentation beer that re-ferments both in the barrel and in the bottle. After main fermentation and storage, re-fermentation is promoted by the addition of yeast and sugar, just prior to bottling.
Mc Chouffe is brewed with all-natural ingredients: water, yeast, pale barley malts, Saaz-Saaz and Styrian Golding hops. The beer also contains dark candy sugar.
The Mc Chouffe takes on a deep brown colour when the dark candy sugar has done its work. This unfiltered beer also has a cloudy appearance, contrasting nicely with its rich white collar, showing lovely tiny pearls. You can serve the yeast along with the beer.
Similar to La Chouffe, served in a tulip-shaped glass available in 12cl, 25cl of 33cl sizes. The glasses are available from well-stocked beer shops or online.
A beer that feels full in the mouth, giving fruity aromas of peach and apricot, with added touches of caramel. Mc Chouffe has a surprisingly fruity bouquet followed by a slightly bitter finish. A great thirst quencher.
The Mc Chouffe makes a fine pairing with braised chicory, mushrooms, salmon, mussels, oysters (preferably au gratin), Parma ham, bacon, grilled sirloin steak, raisins, sweet soy sauce, star anise, prunes, brown sugar and Sainte 'ashed' goat's cheese which has a crust prepared with charcoal ash.
Provided it is stored correctly, this beer will keep in the bottle for three years, and will last for one year in the barrel without alterations to taste or colour.
Do not store this beer any longer, as its taste will not improve.
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The Taurus Millennium G2 9mm is a thoroughly up-to-date personal defense handgun that delivers even better value.
With its lightweight 22-ounce polymer frame, thin profile, and ramped barrel, the newly designed Millennium G2 is the ideal concealed carry handgun.
The Millennium G2 sports a 3.2-inch barrel and a one-slot rail that will mount a variety of lights and<|fim_middle|> in the center of the target. Given the differences in bullet weight and velocity, and the fact that I used an unsupported stance to fire the gun, that's decent accuracy from a pistol that is not designed for precision shooting.
The last live-fire test involved running a set of tactical drills from 3, 7 and 15 yards. These distances were chosen based on an ongoing study of critical incidents involving people who've trained with Tom Givens of Rangemaster, Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee. Tom has found that 55 of the 62 violent assaults in his database occurred at distances of less than 7 yards. Only three occurred beyond 15 yards. Given this, the farthest distance for the tactical test was set at 15 yards. Since a significant proportion of the shootings in the Rangemaster data set involved one or two assailants, all drills employed two targets.
Shots were fired after drawing and moving two steps laterally to either side. I used an unsupported, two-hand firing stance. For a holster, I used a size-19 BlackHawk CQC. This holster is de-signed for the S&W M&P Compact in 9mm and .40, but it fits the Taurus G2 perfectly. Each time I ran the drill, I fired two or three shots at each target. At 3 yards, one shot at each target was a headshot. At 7 and 10 yards, all shots were aimed at center-mass. In the end, all shots were on target, and there were no hits in non-vital areas.
The Taurus Millennium G2 is a reasonably accurate 9mm personal-defense pistol that is reliable with a variety of modern hollow-point loads. It has an MSRP of only $349, yet it holds 13 rounds and has features that are usually only found on pistols costing hundreds of dollars more. The G2 clearly showed itself to be a well-thought-out upgrade of the Millennium Pro. For more information, visit taurususa.com or call 800-327-3776. | lasers.
The pistol's grip texturing provides a very secure hold for greater control, regardless of whether the shooter's hands are wet or dry.
A safety lever is built into the G2's trigger to help prevent accidental discharges.
The 9mm Taurus Millennium G2 received considerable attention when it was introduced last spring. As well it should, because Taurus incorporated a number of new features that enhance its tactical utility compared to the PT-111 Millennium Pro. While the Pro is a good defensive pistol at a reasonable price, the G2 is a thoroughly up-to-date personal defense handgun that delivers even better value.
Upgrades are found throughout the Millennium G2. For example, the slide sports new fully adjustable, three-dot sights. The rear sight notch is wide enough to allow a decent amount of light on either side of the front sight blade. This helps the shooter bring the G2 quickly on target. Fast sight acquisition is aided by the fact that the dots naturally fall in line when the pistol is pointed. Some semi-autos point high, but the G2 is dead-on when it's raised to eye level. One other new feature on the slide is a loaded-chamber indicator that protrudes about 0.13 inches from the top of the slide when a round is in battery. It's a useful feature for operating in low light, because checking the chamber does not require the shooter to look at the slide to determine if the pistol is loaded. One simply keeps his or her eyes on the target and runs the support-hand thumb over the slide, just aft of the ejection port.
Changes to the frame include an accessory rail for mounting a tactical light, laser or a combination unit. In recent years, the miniaturization of tactical lights and lasers has made it possible to operate in very low light while keeping both hands on the pistol. Handheld lights still have an important use for conducting searches and providing additional light for performing routine tasks. However, the use of powerful LED bulbs in small gun-mounted lights allows you to point a gun in a safe direction and still "bounce" sufficient illumination in a room to move through it safely. A rail-mounted light also often eliminates the need for night sights, as the rail light casts enough light on the target to clearly aim using iron sights.
The frame also has new textured panels on the front, sides and rear of the grip. These provide a very positive hold regardless of whether the shooter's hands are wet or dry. Dished-out areas for both the weak- and strong-hand thumbs seem to be a bit more pronounced on the G2 than on the PT-111 Millennium Pro. These depressions allow the shooter to clamp down and provide maximum lateral pressure on the pistol. Both the texturing and the dished-out areas for the thumbs contribute significantly to getting a rock-solid grip on the G2, and this improves recoil control and facilitates accurate shot placement during fast double- and triple-taps. All things considered, the Millennium G2 has one of the most comfortable and user-friendly grips on today's handgun market.
The final changes are in the fire control system. A safety lever has been added to the trigger face. Trigger safety levers have become very popular in recent years. They help prevent accidental discharges if a foreign object snags the trigger, and they also contribute to accurate shot placement by requiring the shooter to properly engage the trigger. In addition, the manual safety lever and slide catch have been enlarged to make them easier to operate. Shooters who carry the G2 with the safety engaged will appreciate the larger manual safety.
Field-stripping the G2 is a little different than it is with other popular polymer-framed semi-autos. With the G2, there is no need to pull the trigger or decock the sear before removing the slide from the frame. One simply pulls back about 0.13 inches on the slide and then lowers the slide-lock lever tabs on each side of the frame. It takes a bit of practice to get your hands in the proper position for removing the slide, but once you learn the procedure, field-stripping becomes a relatively easy task.
The final element of the bench examination involved measuring the trigger pull with an RCBS Military Trigger Scale. The Taurus manual describes the G2 as a pistol with a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) trigger pull. However, this isn't the typical DA/SA pull with which most are familiar. The action is best described as being striker-fired with a second-strike capability. Traditional DA/SA trigger pulls have a long, heavy DA pull for the first shot and a short, light pull for the second. With my test G2, the first pull is long and quite light at 5 pounds. The second is long and a bit heavier at 6 pounds. The trigger releases the striker just before the end of the trigger stroke, and trigger reset occurs just before the trigger reaches its forward-most position.
I bench-tested the G2 for accuracy and velocity at the Volusia County Gun & Hunt Club. I used an MTM Front Rifle Rest to steady the pistol, a Leupold Kenai spotting scope to check the point of impact, and a Pact 1XP chronograph to record velocities. Two Taurus Security System keys/sight adjustment tools are provided with the pistol. One of these tools was used to adjust the rear sight for a 15-yard zero. To determine accuracy and velocity, I chose six test loads from Black Hills, CorBon, Federal, Hornady, HPR and Winchester. In add-ition, I used Black Hills 115-grain JRN ammunition to run some tactical drills.
The G2's accuracy was acceptable, with most loads averaging under 4 inches at 15 yards. The most accurate load was Federal's American Eagle 115- grain JRN, which had one five-shot group that measured only 1.5 inches. Hornady's 115-grain Critical Defense with the poly-mer-tipped FTX bullet was also quite accurate.
To check practical accuracy, I fired the pistol in the slow-fire stage of the Army L Course at the Flagler Gun Club. I used an isosceles stance and placed the target at 15 yards. My score was 97-4X, which is more than acceptable for a gun designed for close-range engagements.
The chronograph indicated that velo-city readings were very good for a short-barreled 9mm. The Hornady Critical De-fense load actually generated 4 fps more velocity than called for in the factory specif-ications. Several other loads were within about 50 fps of factory ballistic data. The fastest load was CorBon's 125-grain JHP +P, which produced a 1,199-fps velocity and 399 foot-pounds of muzzle energy.
Reliability at the bench was very good, although there were a few misfeeds. This can happen during bench-testing if the pistol is not gripped very firmly. To be sure the pistol was reliable, I loaded it to capacity with the hottest load, CorBon's 125-grain JHP +P, and fired rapidly. All 13 rounds functioned without a hitch. It also functioned flawlessly when loaded to capacity with six different loads, including the 125-grain CorBon, and then fired rapidly at a target 15 yards away. All 13 rounds from this second test grouped within 8 inches | 1,545 |
by: Stevenson, Robin; Steinfeld, Allison
Moving, relatable, and totally true childhood biographies of Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Malala Yousafzai, and 12 other inspiring activists.
Every activist started out as a kid—and in some cases they were kids when their activism began! But even the world's greatest champions of civil liberties had relatable interests and problems--often in the middle of extraordinary circumstances. Martin Luther King, Jr. loved fashion, and argued with his dad about whether or not dancing was a sin. Harvey Milk had a passion for listening to opera music in different languages. Dolores Huerta was once wrongly accused of plagiarizing in school. Kid Activists tells these childhood stories and more through kid-friendly texts and full-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every page. The diverse and inclusive group encompasses Susan B. Anthony, James Baldwin, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass, Alexander Hamilton, Dolores Huerta, Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Iqbal Masih, Harvey Milk, Janet Mock, Rosa Parks, Autumn Peltier, Emma Watson, and Malala Yousafzai.
Robin Stevenson is an award-winning author of books for kids and teens. Her writing has been translated into several languages and published in more than 10 countries. She lives with her family on the west coast of Canada.
Allison Steinfeld obtained a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She loves to create fun and playful work that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. She lives in North Carolina.
PART 1: LEADING THE WAY
Frederick Douglass: A Determination to Be Free
Susan B. Anthony: Failure Is Impossible
Harvey Milk: Coming Out for Equality
Dolores Huerta: Sí, Se Puede!
PART 2: TAKING A STAND
Rosa Parks: Taking a Stand by Taking a Seat
Martin Luther King Jr.: Big Words, Big Changes
James Baldwin: Writing as Activism
Nelson Mandela: Father of a Nation
PART<|fim_middle|>IVISTS
Ruby Bridges: Brave Little Ruby
Iqbal Masih: Fighting to End Child Slavery
Malala Yousafzai: The Girl Who Fought for Education
Autumn Peltier: Water Protector | 3: UNUSUAL CHILDHOODS, POWERFUL VOICES
Emma Watson: From Hogwarts to the United Nations
Janet Mock: Speaking Her Truth
Helen Keller: The Mystery of Language
Alexander Hamilton: An Unlikely Beginning
PART 4: CHILD ACT | 57 |
- Album Reviews
Voodoo Circle – More Than One Way Home
More Than One Way Home is the third album from international supergroup led by Alex Beyrodt on guitar (Primal Fear, Sinner, Silent Force), David Readman on vocals (Pink Cream 69), Mat Sinner on bass (Primal Fear, Sinner, Kiske/Somerville), Jimmy Kresic on keyboards (Liquid one, Steve Lukather), and Markus Kullmann on drums (Dezperadoz). I admit that this was the first time, for whatever reason, I had ever listened to a Voodoo Circle album all the way through. I had always heard about the band and was extremely familiar with their main bands in the power metal genre. For those who are fans of Primal Fear or Silent Force, you will be quite surprised by Voodoo Circle's blues-rock based sound. Being a teenager in the 80's I remember fondly when Whitesnake released it's self-titled album in 1987 and took over the Billboard charts and their videos were mainstays on what used to be music television, otherwise known as MTV. So after giving the album a good listen, I was transported back to the glory days of my teen years.
The first track Graveyard City kicks things off in grand fashion with a high energy 80's Whitesnake Children of the Night vibe. Beyrodt's guitar playing style on this one is reminiscent of classic Jake E. Lee. Readman's vocals are on fire with a Coverdale-esque upper register. Tears in the Rain keeps the Whitesnake worship rolling with a mid tempo bluesy groove. Readman's emotive singing style fits the song perfectly. I am a big fan of his vocals in his main band Pink Cream 69, but he surpasses my expectations with his performance through out the twelve songs on the album. Beyrodt sets the fretboard on fire with some bluesy shredding. Heart of Babylon has a Still of the Night style verse but sets off on a different path with a melodic breakdown and chorus. The solo section has a very cool breakdown and some blinding lead guitar licks and keyboard wankery of Kresic. The albums first single/video Cry for Love has a cool Hammond organ accompaniment by keyboardist Kresic with Readman's soulful vocal. This song is the most AOR friendly song on the album, which is not a knock at all. The song is a catchy hard rock gem that will have you singing along after just a couple of listens. The albums quasi-ballad Alissa has a bluesy acoustic guitar driven swagger with some fine background harmony vocals. The band is firing on all cylinders with the keyboard laden Deep Purple inspired The Ghost In Your Heart. Keyboardist really gets to shine on this song. There is a tip of the hat to the classic Purple album Perfect Strangers during the breakdown right before the guitar solo. The band keeps the up-tempo moving with the heavy rockin' sneer of Bane of my Existence. The title track is another midtempo ode to Mister Coverdale and Co. In certain areas it is reminiscent of the Whitesnake monster hit Is This Love? The rock returns on the guitar heavy The Killer In You, which has a memorable chorus and backing vocals and another shredding solo from Beyrodt. The Saint and The Sinner uses the classic WS album for lyrical and musical inspiration. Victim of Love has a slow deliberate bluesy intro and kicks into a midtempo rocker during the chorus. The albums closing moment is the heavy and rocking Open Your Eyes. Beyrodt's chugging guitar and drummer Kullmann lead the way. Readman<|fim_middle|>
My Soliloquy – The Interpreter
Jimmy Keegan wrote about Keith Moon for Lady Obscure
One Machine – The Distortion Of Lies And The Overdriven Truth | 's vocals are full of passion and fire and the soaring vocal harmonies are gloriously on display. In the final analysis, Voodoo Circle is one of the most fun listens of 2013. Is it original? Hell no, but that's the point. It's an unabashed tribute to the bands musical heroes. I would highly recommend this album not only for fans of Voodoo Circle and the individual band members other projects, but also for fans of Whitesnake, Deep Purple, and Dio era Rainbow, you will find plenty of great riffs and bluesy vocals to sink your teeth into on More Than One Way Home. The band will also finally invade U.S. shores next year for the annual ProgPower USA festival in Atlanta, giving America a taste of its classic rock inspired Voodoo Rock!
Classic Hard Rock | 169 |
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Mantle: I wore number 7 and then after that I died from drinking too much throughout my life.
Gretzky: I am<|fim_middle|>le: I played with Lou Gehrig?
Gretzky: I think you didn't. He still seems a lot older than you. Roger Maris is someone you played with definitely. And Don Mattingly is someone who played for the Yankees after you.
Mantle: If a player goes over the blue line before the puck does, he is offsides?
Gretzky: Something like that. Or the person with the puck near their hockey stick has to go past the blue line before another one of their teammates goes past that blue line.
Mantle: A power play is when one team has more players on the ice than the other team.
Gretzky: This is definitely true.
Gretzky: Icing is another thing that happens in hockey. | known as the Great One, leading me to believe I was one of the best hockey players ever.
Mantle: I loved your work in the cartoon ProStars where you, Bo Jackson, and Michael Jordan fought crime and taught kids good lessons.
Gretzky: Yes, we were involved with that show but did not do the voices. Probably because we were professional athletes and don't have time to do the voices of cartoon characters.
Mantle: I played with Babe Ruth?
Gretzky: I think there's almost no chance of that. I want to say he played in the '20s and you played like 30 or 40 years later.
Mantle: Oh right, because of the Billy Crystal movie 61*, which was both about 61 home runs and about the year 1961.
Gretzky: I love the movie Mr. Saturday Night, even though I am probably Canadian and that is an American movie.
Mantle: He's in one scene in The Princess Bride.
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A family reunion for Tennessee softball coach Ralph Weekly, granddaughter for Toledo
Mark Alewine
For Knoxville News Sentinel
In the top half of the seventh inning at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, Toledo freshman left fielder Taylor Weekly was the lead batter in the Rockets final chance to extend the game against Tennessee.
It was a familiar scene to Taylor Weekly, the night time sky surrounding the lights of Tennessee's home field where she'd been<|fim_middle|> Weekly said. "Of course, I'm a Vol for life. I've been around Tennessee, and I've coached here. But to see her come in, I knew she had the talent, and I'm so proud of her tonight.
"Me and her dad, John, it was our first time seeing my niece and his daughter on the field she grew up on. Just a lot of emotion tonight, a lot of excitement. We're glad Tennessee won and glad she played well."
Taylor finished her debut against Tennessee reaching base twice and catching two fly outs in left field. Earlier Friday, Taylor had a stellar performance with an RBI and one run scored in the Rockets' 4-3 victory over South Alabama.
"I've always been on this side," Taylor said. "I was the bat girl growing up, and it's nice to be on a different side and to see the other aspect. I'm getting to have a new perspective, and forge my own path with a new team."
On the field after the game, the competitive spirit that's driven the Weekly family to lofty success in the sport of softball showed through.
When asked if his granddaughter will tease him about getting a hit in her final at bat of the day, Ralph Weekly said with a grin, "We might face them again tomorrow, and maybe she won't get on base. We'll just see about that."
"Or maybe she'll get one more." he added.
Mark Alewine is a freelance contributor. | a bat girl as a kid. Today, it was her turn to take the plate, now with an opposing jersey, hoping for the first time in her life to send the Lady Vols home with a loss.
Taylor worked Tennessee pitcher Caylan Arnold deep into the count while her grandfather, Lady Vols co-head coach Ralph Weekly, looked on from his usual spot in the Tennessee dugout.
It was the first time for him, after 18 years, hoping to see Taylor walk back from home plate to her dugout disappointed. With the spotlight on her, Taylor swung and hit a perfectly placed single over the outstretched glove of shortstop Megan Gregg.
"That was exhilarating, I'm not going to lie," Taylor said. "I've faced Caitlin Arnold before. She's an incredible pitcher."
The Lady Vols earned the victory, 6-2, but the story of the day was the homecoming for the Weekly family.
"I was really proud of her today," said Ralph Weekly. "She got a double off the wall in the first game and drove in the first run. She got a base hit against us and made all the plays."
The Lady Vols (21-1) won all five games over three days in the Tennessee Invitational.
Joining the homecoming was Taylor's uncle and high school coach from The King's Academy Marc Weekly, who formerly worked as a volunteer coach with his father at Tennessee before establishing the first softball team at TKA in 2014.
"It was extremely emotional," Marc | 314 |
Digital Storefront Tells Stories of Public Land Sagebrush Partnerships
Press Release: New website shows how collaborative public-private sagebrush conservation benefits people, wildlife, and communities in the West
"In the West, our present conservation challenges require new thinking and innovative ways to work together and develop solutions," said Virgil Moore, Director of Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and Intermountain West Joint Venture Management Board Member. "We are working hard to adapt and develop communications that meet people where they are. A shining example of this effort is a new online sagebrush conservation web portal devoted to simply and creatively communicate the groundbreaking public-private partnerships working in sagebrush country."
Featuring local and state-driven partnerships, the brand new Partnering to Conserve Sagebrush Rangelands web portal shows in stunning visuals and compelling stories how collaborative sagebrush conservation benefits people, wildlife, communities, and economies in the West.
The portal launched today at the Sagebrush Executive Oversight Committee Meeting in conjunction with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Annual 2017 Meeting, and was viewed by national, state, and local leaders working to conserve the West's most iconic bird, the Greater Sage-grouse, and its habitat. Now live at www.PartnersInTheSage.com, this site is actively sharing the innovative stories of win-win solutions for wildlife and communities. State and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations jointly reviewed and helped create a shared vision for the portal.
The portal was born out of a new effort initiated between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV) to support the BLM and its partners in implementing strategic conservation practices across public and neighboring private lands. The partnership is modeled after the nationally renowned USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service-led Sage Grouse Initiative.
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Learn more about SGI's role in this partnership
The Sage Grouse Initiative is a partnership-based, science-driven effort that uses voluntary incentives to proactively conserve America's western rangelands, wildlife, and rural way of life. This initiative is part of Working Lands For Wildlife, which is led by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. | storefront to share and celebrate the stories about the places and the people that are enacting community-based and landscape-scale sagebrush habitat conservation on public lands," said Kim Dow, BLM Acting Division Chief of Fish and Wildlife Conservation. "Think of PartnersInTheSage.com as a one-stop shop for partners interested in sagebrush habitat conservation with a treasure trove of stories and resources."
Gunnison sage grouse photo by BLM
The primary purpose of the portal is to provide a simple space that reflects the cross-boundary efforts underway through this partnership between the BLM and IWJV. This site is intended to enhance awareness and create a heightened enthusiasm among current and new partners working in sagebrush country.
"Lasting conservation of sagebrush landscapes requires that we step into the shoes of those who live in and depend on these systems," said Tony Wasley, Director of the Nevada Department of Wildlife and Chairman of the IWJV Management Board. "Understanding their perspectives is essential to successful long-term conservation. This new web portal is an effort to catalog and showcase personal experiences that highlight the value of important sagebrush landscapes."
People in the sage have joined forces to work across fencelines to address continued threats in the sagebrush ecosystem, including catastrophic fire, challenges with water quality and quantity, invasives, and degraded wet meadows and riparian areas. The spirit of this work is truly about neighbors working with neighbors. More than ever, it's time to share their stories of success.
Want to learn more? Here's how:
Visit the site at www.PartnersInTheSage.com.
Read and share a short and sweet brochure about this partnership.
Peruse the magazine, Sagebrush Connections, for some of the latest success stories.
Sign up to receive updates about this effort as it continues to grow and mature.
Send us your story and a photo of the great work that your partnership is doing in the sagebrush.
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'Parallel biography' of Father Merton, Bob Dylan offers unique insights. Published 6/22/2018. Books.
"The Monk's Record Player: Thomas Merton, Bob Dylan and the Perilous Summer of 1966" by Robert Hudson. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing (Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2018). 247 pp., $23.
Robert Hudson is a writer and editor, a recognized Bob Dylan scholar and a member of the International Thomas Merton Society, and here is his starting point: "Although (Father Thomas Merton and Bob Dylan) lived their lives a thousand miles apart, their souls were next-door neighbors."
Hudson describes his book as "an intentionally selective biography" and "a parallel biography<|fim_middle|> time when the priest's life was in personal crisis.
"The Monk's Record Player" is divided into three parts. The first two focus on Father Merton (April 1941 to August 1965 and March to July 1966) with a "Dylan Interlude" -- a brief look at aspects of Dylan's life and music -- following each. The third part looks at Dylan and the impact of his music on Merton.
One of the most attractive characteristics of Hudson's book is his lively writing style, so much so that it rivals a fictional treatment of the topic. This isn't fiction, of course, for the solid research and many enlightening insights could only belong to a semi-biography such as this one.
Hudson's understanding of Father Merton and his life stands up well, and his approach is unique compared to other similar books.
Two puzzlements, however: First, Father Merton always referred to his deceased younger brother as "John Paul." Thus, Merton aficionados will be perplexed when Hudson, for reasons obscure, refers to the priest's brother as "Paul." Second, Hudson's understanding of the monastic vows seems lacking, as he declares, for example, that a postulant takes vows and a novice takes solemn vows, both of which are simply untrue.
The grasp of Dylan, his life and his music that Hudson exhibits is solidly informed, and most readers will find it enlightening. Some may be mystified by comparisons and parallels Hudson outlines between Dylan and Father Merton, but even when this happens it is likely that the reader will find Hudson's perspective intriguing.
The great thing about this book is that it runs circles around any mere biographical treatment of either Father Merton or Dylan. It makes connections between themes in both men's lives unlikely to be found anyplace else.
One example: "Merton realized," Hudson writes, "that silence and music are entwined, fellow travelers." Silence and music? Here and in numerous other observations, this book teaches lessons in spirituality the reader may not expect but from which he or she will benefit deeply.
Finley is the author of more than 30 books on popular Catholic theology, including "The Rosary Handbook: A Guide for Newcomers, Old-Timers, and Those In Between" and "The Seeker's Guide to Being Catholic." | " which "juxtaposes events in Father Merton's life with those in Dylan's"; it is a book that "shows Dylan's personal and artistic influences on the monk."
Hudson declares that it is nearly impossible to overemphasize Dylan's personal and artistic influences on Father Merton, a Trappist priest. For, Hudson writes, "Merton recognized a prophetic voice when he heard one." In particular, Hudson continues, Dylan's music had a therapeutic effect on Father Merton at a | 103 |
A New Fourth Batter in the Lineup
Elvia Rosa Castro / 8 March, 2014
acuarela cardboard collage Rafael Domenech sculpture
Undoubtedly Rafael Domenech (1989) has taken great pains in following Arthur Rimbaud's advice "let's be as greedy as the sea." (…) After graduating from the San Alejandro Academy in Havana, Rafael decided to move to Florida when still very young, barely 20 years old. Just six months after his arrival, he had held two solo exhibitions in West Palm Beach, which can be considered a good average.
(…) The museography of Middle Ground (the second<|fim_middle|>, to be exact.
(…) This new series can be associated with Russian constructivism and faktura, as well as with very specific works of American and Cuban abstraction, but there is something very attractive and, I suppose, new in all this: Rafael ignores the notion of usefulness, of ideological pragmatism and – most importantly – shows that, in geometry, it may be possible to linger and contemplate. That is always guaranteed in his works. He is no longer on middle ground, or on life in the hyphen, nor does he have any other concern than the creative process. Now he is in art itself.
The big walls he built in San Alejandro, the Center for the Development of Visual Arts and for the sample Ya sé leer (Now I Can Read), all in Havana, are proof.
There is another one coming, a duet with María Martínez-Canas: exquisite collages based on photographs by the artist.
Elvia Rosa Castro
Pedro Pablo Oliva and art as a weapon
Por Cecilia Crespo
The Strange Ghosts of Utopia
Por Ahmel Echevarria
Games of Angels
Por Roberto Cobas Amate | of the abovementioned exhibitions) was very thorough. (…) With Middle Ground, Domenech continues a line he had previously developed in his exhibitions in Havana. Scratch, graffiti,1 and his habit of writing unfinished slogans lead him close to Basquiat and to Cuban art of the 1980s. (…)After this exhibition, his life in the United States began to be defined: when awarded with a painting scholarship, which he still holds, at the New World School of Arts in Florida, Rafael began to delve into the "secrets" of watercolor, in exquisitely resolved scale models, and in replacing canvas for cardboard. The world of design that surrounded him everywhere began to influence the poetics of this artist, who started a stage of formal search full of hybrids, where his old marks coexist with new visual information of the context (…).
(…) In November 2013, Rafael Domenech opened his solo exhibition, Symplectic Structures 2 at the gallery of the New World School of Arts in Florida. It included a series of collages and sculptures he made with materials he found and collect: plastic boxes, clear acrylic, tape, pieces of cardboard… Rafael is confiscating the form from reality, as if stroke, clipping and line were the only legitimate elements. And he does it with incredible elegance. Whatever he does, the extreme rigor of his craftsmanship is the basis of all subsequent speculation. From his previous series, Bunkers, he took the idea of building, stripped it of its cultural referents, and focused on the origin, design and engineering; on geometry | 331 |
Väla kyrka är en kyrkobyggnad som sedan 2006 tillhör Örslösa församling (tidigare Väla församling) i Skara stift. Den ligger i Lidköpings kommun.
Kyrkobyggnaden
Kyrkan har en stomme av sten och består av ett långhus med rakt kor i öster av samma bredd som övriga kyrkan. Vid kyrkans västra kortvägg finns ett smalare och lägre vapenhus av trä med ingång från väster. Vid korets södra vägg finns en äldre port som inte längre används. Ytterväggarna är spritputsade och vitfärgade. Yttertaket är belagt med skifferplattor.
Tillkomst och ombyggnader
Stenkyrkan uppför<|fim_middle|>asad är ritad av Adolf Niklasson i Skara.
Referenser
Vidare läsning
Kyrkobyggnader i Skara stift
Kyrkobyggnader i Lidköpings kommun
Kyrkobyggnader invigda under 1200-talet
Medeltida kyrkobyggnader i Sverige | des sannolikt på 1200-talet. Ett timrat vapenhus vid södra väggen byggdes under senmedeltiden eller under första delen av 1600-talet. År 1688 förlängdes kyrkan åt öster och fick ett nytt kor av samma bredd som övriga kyrkan. Troligen var det då som korets södra ingång togs upp. Åren 1740–1741 togs ett nytt fönster upp i västra väggen och ännu ett fönster togs upp i norra väggen. Under första delen av 1800-talet revs södra vapenhuset och ett nytt vapenhus av trä byggdes vid västra kortväggen. Samtidigt förstorades fönstren. En större restaurering genomfördes åren 1938–1939 under ledning av arkitekt Adolf Niklasson. Bland annat byttes takbeläggningen ut från enkupigt lertegel till skifferplattor.
Nuvarande klockstapel byggdes 1769.
Inventarier
Dopfunten av sandsten med uttömningshål är från medeltiden. Funten består av en åttakantig cuppa med raka sidor som vilar på en konformad fot.
Predikstolen är tillverkad 1745.
Altaruppsatsen är tillverkad 1697.
Orgeln med fem stämmor, en manual och en pedal är byggd 1954 av Smedmans Orgelbyggeri. Tillhörande orgelf | 406 |
Things to do this weekend (October 13 to 16)
Jazz men Pinto Beans will be in action at The Ale Emporium in Preston on Sunday
Naomi Moon
Published: 12:55 Thursday 12 October 2017
The weather is forecast to be pleasant this weekend, so why not head out to try one of these events?
PAID: Under the Market Roof, Chorley, Wednesday, October 11 until Saturday, October 21
Experience a new play performed on Chorley Covered Market at 8pm every evening. Under The Market Roof by Becky Prestwich is inspired by a series of interviews taken with those who work and shop on Chorley Market. Under the Market Roof is a warm, funny, thought-provoking play about community, family, ambition and the connection we have to the place we live. Grab a barm, a pint or a brew and join Junction 8 Theatre for a unique theatrical experience full of Chorley spirit! Tickets are £10, available from Malcolm's Musicland, Chapel Street, Chorley, tel 01257 264362. Please note there is no Sunday performance. Food and drink will be available to purchase on the market from 7pm each evening.
FREE: LumiMakes Workshops, Blackpool, Sunday, October 15
To show their love for Blackpool and its Illuminations, LumiMakes are planning the first ever Carnival of the Lights. They're looking for people from all walks of life to take part in an illuminated parade. But first there will be workshops where they will help you to make illuminated banners, decorate your clothes and accessories or even give your dog a bit of sparkle! It's being held at Stanley Park Visitor Centre at 2pm. All materials, assistance and equipment is provided and you keep what you make!
FREE: Central Lancs Fine Art Fair 2017, New Longton, Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15
This is an annual event that brings together around 30-plus artists from the Lancashire region to display and sell their art in a central location. The artists will be present on both days to interact with the public and discuss their particular art preferences. It's being held at New Longton Village Hall on Boundary Close in New Longton, Preston. Doors are open from 10am until 5pm on both days. A cafe will be open all day too. For more information call 01772 614270.
PAID: Blackpool Heritage Tours - Lightworks, Blackpool, Saturday, October 14
Blackpool's world famous Illuminations have captivated audiences for over one hundred years. This year they are inviting you to join their Heritage Guides as they introduce you to the Illuminations Collection, containing over 20,000 pieces from the 1920s to the present day including photographs, diagrams and beautiful original artwork showing the evolution of the beloved 'Lights'. The Lightworks studio is at Shorebury Point. Tickets are £8 adults; £4 children. Tour at 11.15am.
PAID: Concert: Accrington Pals and Last Night of the Proms, Blackburn, Saturday, October 14
East Lancashire Concert Band (The Accrington Pals Band in 1914) will perform a varied concert but will recognise their unique connection with the Accrington Pals. There will also be a "Last Night at the Proms" finale. This promises to be an exciting event at a lovely venue. Tickets are £8 for adults and £2 for ages under 12. The music starts at 7.30pm at St Peter's Church, Salisbury, Ribchester Road in Blackburn. For tickets call 01204 303971.
PAID: Blackpool Ghost Walks, Blackpool, until Sunday, October 29
Join the Victorian Ghost Hunter aka Stephen Mercer, author of Haunted Blackpool and founder of the local spooky events company Supernatural Events, who will guide you to some of the resort's most famous, and most haunted, locations where you will hear tales of terror, mystery and the macabre as well as stories of the supernatural and of course ghosts galore! Family friendly. Meet at the front of VisitBlackpool Tourist Information Centre for a 7.30pm start. Every Thursday to Sunday.
PAID: Preston Orpheus Choir, Preston, Saturday, October 14
Preston Orpheus Choir is delighted to present its next concert programme for October 2017 - entitled Feel the Spirit. There is a focus upon all things American; including strong, stirring spiritual music with a touch of jazz. The concert will also feature mezzo soprano Lucy Vallis, pianist Paul Greenhalgh and the Preston Flute Group. It's being held at The Salvation Army Church and Community Centre, Harrington Street in Preston. Tickets are £10 for adults, with ages under 18 going free. The concert starts at 7.30pm. Call 01772 735197 for tickets.
PAID: Swan Spectacular, Burscough, from Sunday, October 15 until Thursday, March 1, 2018
From October until March, Martin Mere welcomes up to 2,000 whooper swans that migrate from Iceland to spend the winter in West Lancashire - a spectacle that is unique to the North West. The Swan Spectacular is centred on the daily feeds of the swans. They are creatures of habit and will instinctively fly in as they come up to feed everyday at 3pm at the new Discovery hide and 3.30pm in the Raines Observatory. Both feeds include a wardens talk. Call 01704 895181 for more details.
PAID: Stanah Squirrel's Wildlife Watch Group - Wooden It Be Lovely!, Thornton, Saturday, October 14
An environmental/wildlife group for children aged eight to 14 years who meet on the second Saturday of the month. Expect nature walks, wildlife surveys, practical work and lots of fun. This month the theme is Wooden It Be Lovely! It's at Wyre Estuary Country Park on River Road, Stan<|fim_middle|>3 with a Panel Discussion from 4pm, and evening event from 5.30pm celebrating the publication of a special issue of the Journal of Contemporary Painting.
FREE: Arts and Crafts Fair, Preston, Saturday, October 14
Held in the Crossroads Centre, part of the Fulwood Methodist Church building, there will be approximately 20 stalls of various arts and crafts by local crafts people. Demonstrations to include patchwork and quilting, Chinese brush painting, rush weaving and other crafts. There will also be some opportunities to have a try yourself. And there will be an arts and crafts competition on the theme of "Harvest" for all ages in a variety of materials. Admission is free. It's being held on Saturday. Call 01772 718800 for entry forms and for more information.
FREE: Pinto Beans, Preston, Sunday, October 15
What better way to spend your Sunday evening than with a spot of jazz and some fine ale? Then head to the Ale Emporium, off Fylde Road in Preston, who are playing host to top jazz band Pinto Beans on Sunday. You can expect some cool and funky standards from Harold Salisbury on saxes and flute, Norman Helm on bass, Jonathan Hartley on the drums, and the unflappable Tom Vernon on guitar. The music starts at 9pm and admission is free.
PAID: The Big Weekend, Preston, Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15
Valley Church in Bamber Bridge welcome PS Tim Douglas from Hillsong, Melbourne, to lead a special leadership seminar this weekend. Whatever your world looks like, you have the potential to lead and influence. It runs from 9.30am until 12pm on both days. Tickets are £20 adults, £5 children (to age 14), available from www.valleychurch.eu/bigweekend | ah in Thornton from 10am until 12.30pm. Parental consent required. Admission is £1 per child. For more information call 07989 579351 or visit www.wyre.gov.uk
PAID: Kids Sunday Funday, Preston, Sunday, October 15
Head over to Ashton Community College for what promises to be a fantastic day of indoor inflatable fun for the family. There will be indoor games, bouncy castles, laser tag, face painting and much more. It's open to ages four to 13 and admission is £6.50 for two hours. Opening hours are 10am until 5pm. Light refreshments will be available on the day. Call 07919 858406 for more information and to book a place. Or visit http://www.billyspartytime.co.uk/ or https://www.topbounce.com/
PAID: Preston's 11th International Film Festival, Preston, from Monday, October 16 until Monday, October 23
The Worldwise Learning Centre at the University of Central Lancashire proudly presents the 11th International Film Festival. Screening award-winning movies from around the world in their respective original language (with English subtitle) on eight consecutive days. From zombie action to teenage road trip, there is something for everybody. It's being held at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston from Monday, October 16 until Monday, October 23. Tickets are £3 for adults and £2.50 for concessions, with a Festival pass available for £15. For tickets call 01772 893155.
FREE: Impermanent Durations: On Painting and Time, Lancaster, from Friday, October 13 until Friday, November 10
Impermanent Durations: On Painting and Time is an experimental exhibition and collaborative project by four contemporary painters. The artists will work together in the gallery, responding to the space and reacting to each other to create an immersive installation. It's at Nuffield Theatre at Lancaster University. It opens on Friday, October 1 | 454 |
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Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park, Chicago
In a program of Italian and French arias and duets Lyric Opera gave to Chicago audiences a preview of the first operas in its forthcoming season and an opportunity to hear familiar voices as well as those soon destined to grace the operatic stages of the world.
Above: Anna Christy [Photo by Dan Rest courtesy of Lyric Opera of Chicago]
The Lyric Opera Orchestra was conducted by Emmanuel Villaume, and Lyric Opera General Director Designate Anthony Freud addressed in his welcome the outdoor audience of thousands assembled in Millennium Park, Chicago. He commented on Lyric Opera's new campaign entitled "Long Live Passion," as a means to celebrate the particular feeling that opera can engender in listeners.
The first and last selections of the evening were sung by Renée Fleming who now holds the position of Creative Consultant to Lyric Opera. In a moving tribute to introduce the concert, which was dedicated to the memory of the September 11, 2001 anniversary and to military personnel and first responders, Ms. Fleming sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Rogers and Hammerstein's Carousel. Fleming's other solo pieces, sung with commitment and truly individual touches of vocal color, included "Lauretta's aria" from Gianni Schicchi and Marguerite's "Ô Dieu! Que de bijoux!" from Gounod's Faust.
In the first half of the concert Villaume conducted the overture to Verdi's Nabucco as a prelude to the vocal selections. The brass and percussion in the overture were led with firm control, and as the woodwinds entered one had the sense of a rounded conception. Despite some tempos taken somewhat slowly the overall effect was a rousing statement of liberation. The first aria, "O luce di quest'anima" from Donizetti's Linda di Chamounix, was performed by soprano Anna Christy. Ms. Christy's command of bel canto decoration was evident throughout both parts of the aria. Her voice hovered on the declamation of "tenero core" ("tender heart") just as it lifted on the prediction for her lover, "s'innalzerà" ("he will rise"). In the second part of the aria, taken at a faster tempo Ms. Christy's runs and tasteful application of rubato and escape tones communicated for her character a sense of passion as appropriate for this occasion. The following two soloists, baritone Ljubomir Puškarič and René Barbera performed staples of their particular repertoire. Mr. Puškarič's rendition of Riccardo's "Ah! Per sempre io ti perdei" from Act I of Bellini's I puritani showed a pleasing timbre with, at times, a need to focus more clearly on the line as sung. His breath-control and unforced upper register augur well for the future of this vocal type. Mr. Barbera sang Tonio's aria "Ah, mes amis" from Donizetti's La fille du régiment. The tenor introduced a nice sense of line to an aria which, for other singers, has often focused instead on individual parts. At the same time, Mr. Barbera's top notes, released fearlessly on "mon âme" and "sa flamme," capped a performance which illustrated the absolute happiness of Tonio's epiphany.
During such a concert with manifold talents in evidence it would seem difficult to single out individual vocalists for their memorable efforts. Yet the performance given by mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton of Léonor's aria "Ô mon Fernand" from Donizetti's La favorite deserves particular recognition. Here was a voice that showed remarkable color and depth from the first notes of her aria. One admired the security of range as Ms. Barton's voice lamented the fate of her love, the vocal line descending to heartfelt emotional depths at "Hélas! est condamné!" ("Alas! My love is condemned!). Her ascent to top notes on "tout" ("everything") and "justice" and the cry of despair, which she took forte without a trace of harshness, prepared a transition to the middle section of the piece. At this point Léonor appeals to God for death. Her line, "fais-moi mourir" ("make me die"), performed by Ms. Barton with a fully rounded expressiveness, made the character's entreaty all the more credible. In the last segment of the aria, taken at a brisker tempo, Ms. Barton's melodic agility and dramatic high notes concluding on "sera morte avant ce soir" ("will be dead before tonight") gave an exciting finish to this accomplished performance. As a whole, Ms. Barton's aria was yet another example of the passion in which both singers and audience participate and about which Mr. Freud spoke as being an integral part of great operatic performances.
In the remaining selections from the first part of this concert listeners had the opportunity to hear soprano Susanna Phillips sing the Act I duet from Lucia di Lammermoor with Mr. Barbera taking on the role of Edgardo. Ms. Phillips has an excellent sense of adapting her voice to a role and to the emotional complexities as they might change even within scenes. Her legato singing throughout was impressive, and her shading on words such as "pensiero"and "messaggiero" made her hopes for a letter from Edgardo seem even more plaintive. This part of the evening also featured bass James Morris in two selections. In his performance of Procida's aria "O tu, Palermo" from Verdi's I vespri siciliani Morris's flexible line and his superb Italian diction made much of the aria. Before the intermission he shared the stage with Mr. Puškarič as they sang the duet for bass and baritone from I puritani.
In the shorter, second part of the concert both the solo and ensemble singing continued to introduce less familiar pieces alongside well known selections, all performed with style and commitment. Ms. Christy and Ms. Barton performed the duet for the title character and Mallika from Delibes's Lakmé. The voices blended very effectively with Ms. Barton providing just enough mezzo-soprano heft to suggest a woven texture of the two performers. In the barcarolle from Les contes d'Hoffmann Ms. Fleming sang together with mezzo-soprano Emily Fons. Just as in the duet from Lakmé the two singers started at different points yet merged vocally to achieve a rich, undulant blend. As a solo piece Ms. Fons performed afterward the aria for Niklausse "Vois sous l'archet fremissant" ("See beneath the quivering bow") from Les contes d'Hoffmann. In keeping with her character's message to Hoffmann Ms. Fons lent great pathos to extended low notes on "l'amour vainqueur" ("conquering love") and "douleur enivrée" ("anguish of passion"). The romance as here performed by Ms. Fons encouraged Hoffmann to find solace in art, just as the sounds of the strings seemed to echo effectively in her delivery. Also in this second part Ms. Phillips performed Juliette's well known "Je veux vivre" ("I want to live") from Gounod's opera. Noteworthy was the vocal coloration by which Ms. Phillips communicated the youthful naïvete of Juliette while other parts of the aria as sung hinted at an adult and realistic perspective. Also included in this segment of the concert was an ardent performance by Matthew Polenzani of Werther's aria "Pourquoi me réveiller" ("Why awaken me").
The audience in Chicago was treated to a well chosen variety of vocal splendor and has much passion ahead in the upcoming season of Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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A guide to winter layering
Who was Helly Hansen?
Waterproof warrior: Hansen changed the world of outdoor wear
<|fim_middle|> month. Among the customers were the Norwegian Olympic team, who wore them at the 1952 Games in Helsinki, kicking off an enduring relationship between the brand and top sporting professionals.
Swedish lumberjacks were among those first in line when Helly Hansen developed the Fiberpile – the first fleece in the 1960s. The Fiberpile fleece's combination of insulation against the cold with ventilation was ideal for lumberjacks' toil in the forest. With a high warmth-to-weight ratio, the Fiberpile held its thermal qualities even when wet.
Back to basics: Lifa is the original Helly Hansen base layer
Helly Hansen was also responsible for the sector's big breakthrough of the 1970s: the first technical base layer. The Lifa® system moves moisture away from the body, allowing users to stay both warm and comfortable. It is the cornerstone of what many regard as the best technical base layer available to this day.
For 2018, Helly Hansen's big innovation is the Lifaloft™ insulation by Primaloft®. Developed in conjunction with the Swedish ski team, it allows you to warm up without feeling weighed down as it is 20 per cent lighter than standard insulation, allowing for maximum comfort, agility and warmth at a lower weight. The technology has produced the LifaLoft Hybrid Insulator jacket – a garment with a winning combination of retaining more heat while remaining lightweight and comfortable during even the most intensive activities.
Stay warm: the LifaLoft Hybrid Insulator jacket is a must have in every adventures wardrobe
The company's track record of innovation has made Helly Hansen the number-one clothing brand for more than 55,000 professionals. Its kit is used by today's Olympians and national teams, including Ski Team Sweden Alpine, Alpine Ski Team Finland and Alpine Canada. It's also uniform for more than 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations around the world, and is worn by world-class sailors across all five oceans.
Offering professional-grade gear for the consumer, the company's clothes can help you feel and stay alive. Few Norwegian brands have such a strong global footing as Helly Hansen. It is now based in Oslo, just a short sail from Moss, where Helly Juell and Margarethe launched it all those years ago.
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Skiers and sailors alike know how to navigate challenging paths and adapt to the winds of change. So does the dynamic Norwegian company that has clothed so many successful skiers and sailors for nearly a century and a half.
It all began in 1877, when sea captain Helly Juell Hansen believed there must be a better way to protect himself and his sailors from the brutal Norwegian elements. He cracked it – by applying linseed oil to cotton canvas and coarse linen, Hansen created the basis for supple, waterproof clothing that changed everything.
Working from their basement in the coastal town of Moss in Østfold county, Hansen and his wife Margarethe began producing oilskin jackets, trousers and sou'wester hats for sailors and workers to wear during their long days at sea. Recognition came quickly: the new company won its first product award at the World Expo in Paris in 1878.
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But gear for those who are active outdoors remained the focal point, and a game-changing innovation followed in 1949. The company's management and engineers had travelled to the US to investigate plastic production. On their return, they began to sew a thin sheet of translucent PVC into coats to make them waterproof.
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New-Stimulus Talk Helps Buoy Stocks
Stocks in New York continue to trade in the green after testimony from the Fed's chairman, and as investors comb through another slew of earnings and new global initiatives to shore up the credit markets.
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U.S. stocks were staying positive Monday afternoon as credit markets continued to thaw and
Chairman Ben Bernanke cautiously endorsed the idea of a new economic stimulus package.
was up 245 points at 9097, and the
added 27 points to 968. The
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Helping spur the averages higher was a weekend announcement from
that he would convene global leaders to continue to work on solutions to the credit crunch, according to a report by
On Sunday, the Dutch government said it would buy a $13.4 billion stake in
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Credit markets appeared to continue to relax, as three-month dollar Libor, a measure of the rate banks charge one another for large loans, dropped 36 basis points to 4.06%. The overnight rate declined 16 basis points to 1.51%.
A downtrend in interbank lending rates remains intact, Tony Crescenzi, chief bond market strategist at Miller Tabak, wrote on his
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Shifting to economic data, the Conference Board's leading indicators index for September climbed 0.3%, whereas economists had predicted a decline of 0.2%. The August reading was revised to a 0.9% drop.
As for commodities, crude oil added $2.40 to close at $70.25 a barrel. Gold climbed $2.30 to $790 an ounce.
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OpinionMarkets | Swiss National bank, which now provide an unlimited supply of dollars, has helped ease the market, he wrote. He also wrote that the Fed's plan to purchase commercial paper should provide additional support, as will money borrowed by the Treasury to provide banks with further capital.
Matthew Smith, vice president and portfolio manager at Smith Affiliated Capital, was less optimistic about the future of the credit markets. Even if rates have decreased, they're still high, and "the banks aren't willing to take someone else's paper in at this point," said Smith.
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Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson also made an appearance to discuss details of his agency's bank recapitalization program, saying that there is enough funding available for all qualified banks to take part. He also said that the capital infusion is ultimately unlikely to bring additional costs to taxpayers.
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News - 12 February 2018 - Communication
Complex new medical instruments often do not make it beyond the expensive and time-consuming prototype phase. With this in mind, Ewout Arkenbout developed a new, virtual development method allowing for instruments to be evaluated and adjusted at an earlier stage. On Monday 12 February, Arkenbout will be awarded his PhD at TU Delft for his work on this subject.
'Minimally Invasive (keyhole) Surgery aims to reduce the burden on patients during operations. Specially-designed instruments should assist surgeons in this regard,' explains Ewout Arkenbout. 'But in practice, it is often the case that poor design choices for such instruments can complicate procedures and put the patient's safety at risk.'
Multi-branched
One of the focuses of Arkenbout's PhD research was a more in-depth<|fim_middle|> that is easy to put into practice.'
Multi-branched instrument evaluation using 3D printed controllers and virtual instrument simulation
Doctoral thesis: Arkenbout, E. (2018), Surgeon-instrument interaction: A hands-off approach, DOI: 10.4233/uuid:ed806630-efe2-4484-a5cd-2a8011912841.
More about Arkenbouts research on TU Delft's 'Bio-Inspired Technology Group BITE' website.
More on Arkenbout.
Ewout Arkenbout, ewoutarkenbout@gmail.com , +31 (0)6 49986195
Claire Hallewas (media relations officer), c.r.hallewas@tudelft.nl, +31 (0)6 40953085 | exploration of multi-branched instruments for endoscopic operations via natural body orifices. The removal of a tumour from the pituitary gland, where surgery is conducted via the nose, is one instance in which a multi-branched instrument can be extremely useful. Multi-branched instruments feature a shaft, out of which two or more controllable instruments emerge. An instrument such as this should make it possible for a surgeon to perform two-handed surgical operations (such as suturing and tying knots) during surgery.
'In the past decade, dozens of prototypes of multi-branched instruments like this have been developed,' says Arkenbout. 'However, the developers focus too keenly on ensuring too much freedom. The degree of control that they introduce in the new instruments is therefore too complex. In most cases, the potential benefits do not weigh up against the disadvantages. As a result, the designed instruments rarely advance beyond the prototype stage.'
Gesture-based design
Developing a prototype is a time-consuming and expensive process. 'It would be ideal if you could already evaluate your instruments in the design phase, and gain fresh insights without needing to build an expensive prototype. My solution to this problem is gesture-based design, where sensors are used to record hand and finger movements live in a test set-up. These movements are then linked to virtually-simulated instrument movements. Testing and evaluating links in this way means that it is possible to evaluate a controllable instrument without requiring a fully operational prototype. This has already been successfully tested, including in collaboration with the LUMC and AMC.'
TU Delft - Gesture-based instrument design
Comparison between a thumb-controlled 2 degrees of freedom instrument (left) and a thumb and index finger controlled 4 degrees of freedom instrument (right). Both instruments have an identical range, but the right instrument can also vary the orientation of the tip. The shown design method, 'Gesture-based design', does not require a functional prototype.
Gesture-based instrument design potentially offers a great degree of freedom when designing instruments. For example, Arkenbout has developed and evaluated a means of controlling four surgical instruments using two hands. 'Gesture-based instrument design is a relatively cheap yet promising method that, certainly considering the current technical developments regarding measurement systems for hand and finger movements, can flourish into a design method | 467 |
I am not even sure where to start when I am<|fim_middle|> eager to get to know each other and accepted everyone with all their quirks.
I am still in awe of the sort of group that came together to meet in Mongolia and train camels for an outrageous expedition. It was refreshing, inspiring and stimulating to be around the is group of people.
You know that moment when you realize you can't identify the jackass in the room and you get that sinking feeling YOU are the jackass in the room? That is how I felt with this group of worldly, intelligent adventurers. There were published authors, engineers, people who had traveled the many corners of the Earth and people who were fearlessly following their dreams.
These people were well read, astute about world history, had engaged in international humanitarian work and had lived Google-worthy lives. I am pretty sure I was the only person who spoke only one language, with some of them speaking up to 7 different languages.
Yes, I was the jackass of the group.
It was interesting to work with the Bactrian camels. They were a little shorter and stockier than the Shamrock Farms camels and they really put on the winter coats. Some people have asked me about what is in their noses. Those are Mongolian nose pegs and they are put in the nose so the herdsman always has a high level of control if the camel gets spooked, scared or is acting in a dangerous manner.
During the training, we did not use them as we never needed them. The camels came to the Steppes to the West expedition team with their noses already pierced. The piercings have healed and they act like an earring would for us humans--not painful unless someone pulls on it.
No matter where you stand politically or what you believe about American politics it is impossible to deny the entire world is watching the circus we call the presidency. And my assumption that my companions on this trip would be progressive, liberal people with great knowledge of world politics was absolutely spot on.
the world is taking pity on us Americans. My new friends teased me a little about the state of our politics and the gems of wisdom the "president" bestows upon the world, but really they went easy on me. I think they chose not to kick me while I was down.
•et; Ulaanbaatar has the look of a former Soviet state, but it also has very modern features. There are shops, restaurants and grocery stores that easily meet Western standards.
•et; Air quality can be an issue in Ulaanbaatar due to the geography--it is surrounded by 4 mountain peaks--and by emissions--there are a large number of gers in the suburbs of the city and they still burn coal in their stoves. It is known as an ashtray in the winter months when the air hangs in the valley.
•et; The traffic in Ulaanbaatar is bumper to bumper all the time. The only time we did not encounter traffic was very early in the morning and the middle of the night. We actually planned our schedules around avoiding sitting in traffic.
USA, but many of the vehicles have the driver on the right side. I never really understand why or how this happens.
•et; Cigarettes cannot be sold in stores that are within a certain distance of a school.
•et; Alcohol can be purchased in grocery stores and vodka is a fan favorite in Mongolia.
•et; Tickets will be given to drivers who do not wear their seatbelts and/or are using their cell phones.
What an adventure! Loved all of your "blurbs". Now, as a single senior traveler, I would not have adjusted to your "slumber party" and toilet accommodations. When traveling in Mongolia, I had a ger to myself, though we did share an outdoor privy. Also, the cold weather would have sent me back to The Blue Sky Hotel. Your writing definitely leaves no doubt that you have a passion for travel and for CAMELS. | asked what I thought of Mongolia, how I felt about the expedition and if I learned anything along the way. There were so many things coming at me at once, I am not sure I have fully processed my time in Mongolia and I certainly haven't been able to convey my thoughts in any sort of logical or succinct way. Sometimes it is just easier to make lists and be random.
I laid my head to rest in a wide variety of places on this trip. Upon arrival in Mongolia, I checked into The Blue Sky Hotel which is a nice hotel overlooking the main square and piercing the city skyline. It was exactly the place I needed when I arrived in the middle of the night, alone in a foreign country. The Blue Sky offered hot showers, wifi, fantastic views and a convenient location. It also immediately made me vulnerable to gentle teasing from my new found friends.
There was only one moment on the trip where I had that sinking thought of "what did I get myself into?" And it was about 10 minutes after arriving at the hostel. In my head I started counting people...at least 15. Then I started counting toilets...two. And then they told us there was only one shower that sometimes offered hot water. And then I realized there were not even enough bath towels for everyone to take a shower. Right about then I could hear The Blue Sky calling my name.
Staying in the hostel turned out to be very fun and comfortable. I never did get a hot shower, but eventually I got a towel.
camping at Camel Camp in the snow. Here, we had options. We could either sleep in a little tent that was covered by a snow drift or, if we thought it was too cold in the tent, we could sleep in the ger where the camel food was kept. I assume I don't have to tell you where I chose to sleep.
There were 8 of us smart enough to sleep in the ger. We laid our sleeping bags out like little sardines and turned the entire experience into a three day slumber party. When we prepared for our first night at Camel Camp I didn't even bother to evaluate the amenities like I did at the hostel. Number of people...18. Number of toilets...0. Number of showers...0.
When we returned from camping, we drove past The Blue Sky and some of my "friends" gave me a little more friendly grief about where I stayed earlier. I just laughed and decided not to tell them I had been upgraded to a suite.
strangers. I am very particular about who I travel with as overseas travel and foreign adventures can bring out our not-so-gracious selves. When you are traveling, there are an abundance of opportunities where you can lose your cool. Flexibility is mandatory and you can never predict what each day will bring. For all of these reasons and many more, I want to know exactly who I am on the road with.
In this situation, that was not possible. That gives rise to concerns about how you will mesh with the new group and how the group dynamics could effect the overall enjoyment of the trip. I could not help but wonder what kind of group I would be spending my days, nights and every minute in between with. They could be crazy, ridiculous or out of their minds. I quickly found out, they were all of the above.
the personalities in this group made me feel at ease nearly instantly. The vibe was fun-loving, inclusive and supportive. Everyone was | 706 |
Opera TV Expands Reach of Claro video in Latin America
Nexttv ceo latin america, MIAMI - November 3, 2016
Opera TV's Certification Program and Store Enable Easy OTT App Deployment on Millions of Connected TV Devices Decreasing Time-To-Market
Opera TV announced today a partnership with Claro video, a premium video on-demand service, to bring its service to millions of devices through participation in Opera TV's Certification Program and distribution through the Opera TV Store. Through this strategic partnership with Opera TV, Claro video will dramatically increase its presence in the growing Latin American market by streamlining its app development and deployment efforts, making it available on a variety of ecosystems and devices where over-the-top (OTT) is enabled by Opera TV.
By partnering with Opera TV, Claro video will quickly and easily deploy the app in the Opera TV Store, making it available to millions of consumers across multiple regions, devices and ecosystems without needing to work with each device manufacturer and ecosystem individually. This will enable Claro video to speed up time-to-market and begin distributing content to consumers more quickly in the 16 countries of LATAM where the service will be available.
The Opera TV ecosystem is the world's largest unified platform for connected TV devices spanning more than 40 million devices shipped each year. The Opera TV Store, an OTT experience for consumers, brings more than 1,000 apps to major OEM brands and pay-TV operators. The Opera TV Certification Program unites HTML5-based devices into one coherent ecosystem that is market-ready at the silicon level, making it easier to bring (OTT) services to multiple platform and device ecosystems. It provides app developers with unprecedented access to specifications and documentation for connected TV platforms, simple-to-use developer tools such as emulators and code snippets, and access to a global support team of experts. Unlike individual OEM or operator platforms, the Opera TV platform evolves quickly to keep pace with market requirements, supporting the complex needs of demanding OTT services.
"According to Digital TV Research, OTT service revenues in Latin America is expected to double in the next five years, reaching $2.91 billion by 2020," said Aneesh Rajaram, CEO of Opera TV. "Latin America is a strategic and important region for Opera TV and our partnership with Claro video enables us to bring top content to consumers enjoying the Opera TV experience."
Certified apps are distributed through Opera TV partners, which include consumer electronic device manufacturers as well as the fast-growing pay-TV and free-to-air operators. Unlike other programs, this is a multi-silicon, multi-device, multi-industry approach, all aimed at reaching viewers in their living rooms on any device.
"We are very pleased with this alliance with Opera TV. Our objective is for Claro video to have wide visibility with users who will enjoy the variety of content on a platform that includes movies and series on demand and an extensive catalog with concerts, sports and children's programs," said Andres Vazquez del Mercado, CEO of America Movil Content Media (AMCO). "The Claro video service can be enjoyed on TVs, tablets or smartphones with internet connection. It is available at clarovideo.com from any browser, or by using the app on Android, iOS and Windows tablets and phones, Xbox One and 360 game consoles, Smart TVs, Claro player, Apple TV and Chromecast."
Juliana Psaros, who is driving Opera TV's content acquisition efforts in Latin America, will participate in a panel titled "The Revolution of Connected TV Business?" taking place Thursday, November 3 at 16:15 at the NextTV CEO Latin America Summit in Miami. For a full list of certified applications, please contact the Opera TV team. For more information on the Opera TV Certification Program, or to start the process, please visit http://www.operasoftware.com/campaign/certification-program.
About Opera TV
Opera TV is the market leader in enabling the TV industry's transition to OTT. The Opera TV portfolio powers rich web experiences on tens of millions of Smart TVs, set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc players and chipsets for more than 60 customers. The Opera TV ecosystem spans the Opera TV Store app platform with hundreds of entertaining apps tailor-made for TV, the Opera Devices SDK (software development kit) for creating and rendering HTML5-based user interfaces, and the Opera TV browser for reaching the full web. Opera TV offers solutions for OEMs, pay-TV operators,<|fim_middle|>.V. Claro video is available in several countries in Latin America including Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panama, Paraguay and the Dominican Republic. To learn about Claro video, please visit www.clarovideo.com.
Marta Ryan
McGrath/Power Public Relations for Opera TV
MartaRyan@McGrathPower.com
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About Claro video
Claro video is the leading service in Latin America of VOD (Video On Demand) via streaming, which provides its audiences immediate access to the most complete and attractive offer of content on the market. It offers consumers thousands of movies, series and concerts, and provides access to newly-released movies for Transactional Video on Demand just a few weeks after they premiere in theaters. This combination of models – subscription and transaction on the same platform – is an important differentiator for Claro video in relation to other video streaming services.
Claro video is operated by Claro video, Inc., affiliate company of America Movil, S.A.B. de C | 151 |
Mark Zuckerberg Test<|fim_middle|> wsj | ifies Before Congress Over Facebook Data Scandal
Matt Jones, Reporter|April 13, 2018
Photo Courtesy by the Time Magazine
Chief Executive Officer of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg appeared on capitol hill before congress to delve into allegations over data consumer misusage. Zuckerberg appeared before the Senate April 10, 2018, and faced the House of Representatives on April 11, 2018, according to The Guardian
Facebook confirmed that personal data of up to 87 million Facebook users may have been improperly shared with IT service management company Cambridge Analytica on April 11, 2018. Cambridge Analytica is a British consulting firm that combines data mining, data brokerage, and data analysis with strategic communication for the electoral process, according to nytimes
The two day congressional testimony started off appearing before the United States Senate, answering questions of their concern. Republican Senator Dean Heller of Nevada questioned Zuckerberg during his testimony,
Heller: "Have you ever drawn the line on what kind of data you will sell to advertisers?" Zuckerberg went on to answer Heller explaining that Facebook doesn't "sell" data, and dodged the question of whether Facebook draws lines and refuses what kind of data it collects to target advertisers.
Heller: "Do you record the contents of our calls?"
Zuckerberg: "I don't believe we've ever collected the content of phone calls."
Heller: "Do you believe you're more responsible with our data than the US government?"
Zuckerberg: "Yes."
Heller: "Do you think you're a victim? Do you think you're company is a victim."
Zuckerberg: "No. We have a responsibility to protect anyone in our community."
Heller: "Do you consider the 87 million to be victims?"
Zuckerberg: "Yes… That happened and it happened on our watch." according to The Guardian
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut left appeased of Zuckerberg's testimony stating, "I was unsatisfied, more of the apology tour, which we've had before." Blumenthal said it was clear to him that Facebook would not and could not regulate itself, and went on to say that Congress needed to provide a solution for it, according to nytimes
On the second day of testimony, Zuckerberg appeared before the United States House of Representatives, answering questions just as he did with the Senate. Democratic Representative Frank Pallone of New Jersey was one to point out the concerns of Facebook's data misuse and schemes of regulating technology. Pallone said during the testimony, "For all the good it brings, Facebook can be a weapon for those like Russia and Cambridge Analytica that seek to harm us and hack our democracy. Facebook made it too easy for a single person to get extensive personal information about 87 million people." Pallone added "This incident demonstrates yet again that our laws are not working," according to | 596 |
Here is my latest Wenger SAK and it is an EvoGrip 10. It is a very old tool configuration that you will find in a huge number. The EvoGrip 10 is probably the best developed of all with<|fim_middle|> life one need small devices that are helpful and take little space.
In the everyday life a flashlight and a SAK represents two very helpful devices to me. All kinds of different hobbies and tasks require this. There is a saying that "tools do half the job" this is true! The quality of "half the job" requires good products.
With the introduction of LED flashlights a new world was opened. I am glad that I am one of the people on this earth that was part of this revelation. The little Olight S10 Baton got the Cree XM-L2 LED and produces much light in a very small package. 400 Lumens are just an indication but it does give a surprisingly good light. It got a magnet in the tail cap and it is a strong magnet not a weak one that barely attach. Also an indication that the designer understands flashlight-use is that the magnet can be removed.
The settings are also fun and easy to use. The memory from the last setting is also very helpful. One CR123A is all that it needs! The medium mode setting is the one I have used the most and this is also more economic for the battery lifetime.
There is one important variation with the grind on the EvoGrip 10 knife. Usually there is a distinct angle towards the tang. This is very common to find on the Evolution and Grip knives. On this there is only a small angle and i could jump to a conclusion with production variations. If you look on Wenger SAKs before the evolution and new products this was used. I wonder why this reappears now? Then i checked the new Victorinox Delemont knives and yes this new grind appears on them too. So it could be that this EvoGrip 10 is a bit more interesting. It is marked 01 2013 and it is January 2013. No matter the reason for this new grind it is there and it represents a change after 2012. | such a tool configuration. In the everyday | 8 |
Gina Tabrizy's KOCI 101.5 Radio Spotlight
Addiction Information, Alcohol
New Directions for Women's Chief Clinical Officer KOCI 101.5 Radio Interview
New Directions for Women's Chief Clinical Officer was recently interviewed by Steen on KOCI 101.5 based out of Newport Beach, California. This transcription is from the Recovery Show, and they talked about topics including codependency, celebrities and addiction, the "bottom", perfectionism, and family dynamics. A transcription is included below.
Good evening, friends. Welcome to the Recovery Show with Steen, here on KOCI 101.5 KOCI here in Newport Beach, California. We come to you every Thursday night 8:00 to 9:00 PM, live and local, as they say.
The Recovery Show, what do we talk about? If you're the first-time listener out there, hopefully you're listening, because we talk about recovery. We talk about addiction. That's a pretty hard subject. I just learned today there's over 600 addictions out there and I bet that's a number that's not even touched yet. I think there's probably more.
I also learned the other day that we spend over $820 billion on addiction-related issues in this country every year. So when we talk about addiction, we're talking about many more things than just being addicted. There's many more things going on there than just you being addicted to a substance or a behavior or a fill-in-the blank. You're sitting out there.
In addition to hard talk about addiction, we talk about the positive things called recovery, because you can't have one without the other, and there is recovery out there. There is hope. Because once you get down to that bottom of that barrel and the only place you can look is up, you know there is up. And there is always hope. There's always a hand looking out to reach down, reach back, reach to you, because they've been through it before or they know what it's like or they identify or they're empathetic or they're service-minded and they want to help.
If you are listening out there and you know someone who's addicted – and statistics show that everybody out there probably knows someone going through some form of addiction. And, if they're going through addiction, then there's more things going on than with just the addiction. So we talk about addiction. We talk about recovery. That's a positive thing. And we talk about what I think is the best part, is the fellowship or the community we build as we recover, because we really don't have to go through any of this alone.
And right now it's the hub of the holidays, meaning this is the pinnacle of the holidays, right? We have how many holidays going on. Celebrate what you celebrate and have a great time. I celebrate you, my friends. We celebrate you. We celebrate we. Because we can't do it would each, and we shouldn't have to and we don't have to. You're not walking this journey alone. Never leave this program feeling like you're walking alone.
And we have wonderful guests. Welcome to the show, Gina. You have a story too. Now, why are you here talking to me about the Recovery Show? You were here before.
Gina Tabrizy
Yes. I'm a therapist by trade, so I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist.
I've been in the field 33, almost 34, years now.
I know. And I started working early in the field with a lot of trauma. And I had my own story. And my own story revolved around co-dependency.
I love that word.
Yeah, co-dependency is such a beautiful catch phrase now, but originally it meant you're dependent on someone who's dependent on a substance. So you're addicted to the addict who's addicted to the substance. And unbeknownst to me, my first spouse was what we call a dry addict, or alcoholic. He gave it up for me, quote unquote, because I said I'm not going to be –
That doesn't sound healthy.
Yeah, no, it's not healthy.
It's amazing how addictions manifest itself.
Well, yeah. And for me, I'm young, I'm 20-something, I'm in college, I'm crossing the T's, dotting the I's, fairly successful at that time. And he's smoking pot and drinking.
Wait, wait, I'm sorry. He gave it up for you, but yet he's smoking pot and drinking?
Oh, yeah. No, this is when I meet him.
Oh, okay, okay.
Yeah, but for me, it was that attraction of being rebellious and you're gonna go against the family and that's how you're gonna get your power. And so<|fim_middle|> within yourself that creates joy, that creates peace, that creates comfort in the same way that you sought the substances to do that for you.
We have a new year coming upon us.
So New Directions, new year.
Lots of words with "new" in them. So what do we say to someone right now who's struggling in this cacophony, this chaos, this vortex of the pressure over the holidays and the beginning of a new year. Because we as a society, we put a lot of pressure on this time of year.
Yeah, we do.
I mean, we just put enormous pressure on give, give, give, give, give. Now, now, now, now, and you got it, now you've got to make resolutions to be better.
Well, there's so much expectation and the expectation around perfectionism. There's certain things I have to be. There's certain ways I have to look.
I have to weigh this amount. I have to fit right in these jeans. I got to lose this weight.
Yeah, got to have this car, this house, this spouse, this number of kids.
Is it that novel 1984 coming true? I mean, how many pills are gonna make us better?
Isn't it sick?
How many pills is it gonna take for me to be that perfect person?
We forgot how to be.
Just be.
We don't know how to be. We're always doing. And in our doing, we create chaos. We create stress, and in our chaos and our stress, someone decided that there's a pill for that, instead of just being.
But what do we say to the person – wait, now, I know there's people out there right now.
It's just stop, deep breath, right?
Know that you are okay and know that within you is the resource to heal and be okay within yourself, not better, not perfect, not more, just okay, to accept the you that you are in this moment.
Accept that you can make progress, but you don't need to seek perfection.
No. It's a beast that you can never tame, the beast of perfection.
Right. And if I would just say to whoever's out there either suffering or in recovery, or you know someone's who's in recovery, you know someone's who suffering, just take that step forward, because that's progress. Take a deep breath. Realize that you don't need it for another moment and take a deep breath, and just realize that now you feel a little bit better and you don't need to feel ashamed about it. Take another deep breath and you take another step forward. And maybe you pick up that phone that seemed like it weighed 200 pounds.
And you look up. "I have a problem with," fill in the blank here, "and I need help and I'm in Orange County." And I bet you find places like New Direction.
New Directions for Women. And you call. I mean, it seems like the hardest thing in the world is to pick up that phone, but when you pick up that phone –
To ask for help is human.
Help from anybody.
To ask for help as humans is so difficult. Why is that so difficult?
Well, we've been culturally conditioned to endure and we're supposed to manage everything. It's a sign of strength and it's a sign of weakness to admit your faults, your flaws, your insecurities. We've just been conditioned societally to accept that.
And now we come to the end of our show, yet we feel like we can go on for another hour.
Oh, yeah, absolutely.
Which means we have to come back and do this again.
So my friends, we want to thank Gina for coming on – Tabrizy.
Thank you. Gina Tabrizy.
Tabrizy. It's not Italian.
It's not. It's from the city Tabrizy in Iran.
It's Persian, from Iran.
And we're so grateful you came on tonight.
Thank you so much for having me. I'm grateful for the path that brought me here so that you and I could connect on that same passion you have for helping the recovering community and giving your time to do it. I thank you for that. I have the same passion. We're only here for a short time. And we should use that time wisely.
Wisely. And thank you again, Gina.
Okay, my friends, I wish you a happy new year. Just one day at a time, one step at a time. Some days it feels like it's just gonna be one breath at a time, and that's okay. You take your time, 'cause it's your year. It's your time. It's your decision. You choose which way you step. The real is to just make a progress. Take that step towards progress. Don't worry about the perfection. There are forces out there that are perfection. Look at the grass and the trees around you. Look at the way this life and the way that we are in this world, and to me that's a form of perfection. Allow that life to happen.
And when you feel overwhelmed, there's places to reach out to and you know how to get them. We live in an area where there's many resources for you to look up. I encourage you to do something positive for yourself. Remember, it's a happy, it's new, and a year. And you just take it one day at a time. And we'll be back together next week and we'll talk about what we're gonna do in this new year. And we'll be back the week after that and we'll continue to be here every week. It's the Recovery Show with Steen, every Thursday night live to you on 101.5 KOCI, LLP, Newport Beach, California. I love you and stay well. | I'm gonna go with the bad boy, right? But as soon as it starts getting serious, I'm like, well, this isn't gonna go anywhere if you're gonna be using substances. So he stops, cold turkey.
And so I'm young. I haven't gone through any kind of program yet in psychology around addiction services. I'm learning a lot about Jung and Freud and the family systems. I hadn't learned anything about addiction yet. So years later, I'm like, oh, my God, he's a dry drunk. He's a person who gave up a substance and looked for no program of support to look at what happened, what caused the symptoms.
He was white knuckling it.
Just white knuckling it.
Just grasping on.
So he was angry and irritable.
Angry.
Discontented.
Yeah, miserable, discontent.
Yeah, it's my fault. { Laughs } I mean, I'm the target.
It's part of the process.
It can't be a fault of anybody, right?
But symbolically, he looks at me and it's like you're the reminder, you're the reason I stopped using, and I'm so miserable with myself. All I can think about is I want to use, but I'm not using.
Right, he hasn't addressed the reason why he's using or wants to use.
He's not even close. So it was fascinating to me to go through that journey. And I found that I had developed these symptoms of co-dependency, which is basically you kind of just annihilate yourself. You come last. I always say you're at the back of the bus. You're never first in line. Everything else and everyone else becomes much more important than you, so you deny a lot of your feelings, a lot of your reality to make sure that that other person's needs are being met. And it looks like someone's being altruistic or be "Oh, my God, she's so loving." And it's not. It's a real sick form of control.
And I can say that today and I can look at it today and say that was my way of trying to control you from leaving me. And a lot of co-dependents don't get to that understanding and understanding. They've got these deep-seated issues of abandonment, of being alone and fear of being alone. Fear of not being enough. So they attach themselves to someone. And if that someone's a project they can fix and that makes them feel powerful and they're getting their self-esteem from that. So it's very twisted in that way. But when you're doing it, you can convince yourself that I'm just being a good person, I'm just helping someone who needs to be helped, who needs to be loved.
And there's a ton of people out there right now listening who probably identify with that wholeheartedly. They know and love someone desperately.
Yeah, desperately, while that person is self-destructing in some way and watching it, and you thinking I can love them enough into stopping, especially when you're talking about substances.
Oh, there's the phrase right now. "I can love them enough into stopping."
And that's not possible.
That's the definition of insanity.
Total definition of insanity. And for a family member, there is no stop button. In a parent's mind, it's like stopping is contrary to everything a parent is supposed to do. And yet they can't save that person.
It's almost as hard as watching someone giving up a substance, even harder probably, because you're so emotionally attached.
You're so emotionally attached.
You're not physically imbibing in something that is physically addictive, but it is physically addictive, because you hurt so much, right?
Good topic. Just gives you the shivers.
It's so hard to sit in that powerlessness.
When we can admit our powerlessness, things get better. Right?
Things get better.
But you got to do the work.
So you got into this relationship. Now you're in this co-dependency. And what's the solution?
So for me, it was just recognizing the sicker I got and the unhappier it got, the more I was able to see that I had a problem. It wasn't now his problem. It was "I had a problem". And then I was willing to do the work. I was willing to go into therapy. I was willing to go into CoDA, which is basically the 12 steps for co-dependents. I went to co-dependency groups and got support and figured out my own patterns. Why did you choose this? Why did you think this was okay? Why do you let people treat you this way? This is unhealthy and this is sick. And I had to grieve. I had to grieve that relationship and let go, recognize my powerlessness and recognize that my self-esteem was basically in the toilet, that I had let my self-esteem go to the point where it didn't really exist anymore. Recognizing that, I remember one of the first people that came in to therapy to see me. And she, like me, was a Latina who had been raised in a very Catholic family. And divorce was –
We don't do that.
I'm Catholic. I marry Catholic. Yeah, we don't get divorced.
It's such a sin, right? And I was the first divorce ever in any generation of any of my family. So I broke that mold wide open.
And there was many that followed. It was like, oh, I'm leading a parade. I didn't know at the time. But doing that, it took so much work for me to stand in my own recovery and then the own knowledge that what I'm doing is basically saving myself, instead of allowing myself to drown in the disease with the other person. I've got to save me. I call this a credo: if I'm okay with me, I have no need to make you wrong. And if I'm okay with me, I have no need to make you wrong.
Ooh, I like that.
Isn't that cool?
Someone should write that down.
Somebody write it down. I've never forgotten it.
Okay, write that down.
I saw it somewhere, maybe it was a Hallmark card or a CoDA meeting. I don't know where I was, but that never left me. And I realized that I wasn't okay with me. So my focus is all on you and fixing you or judging you and criticizing you, because I wasn't okay. And once I started to recognize that, then I could grieve. And as I started to grieve and recognize that I had tied myself to something that was so unhealthy, I was willing to untangle myself.
So there's so much more to an addictive partnership or relationship than just someone physically being addicted to a pill or a substance or a behavior.
Yeah, 100 percent. I mean, we're addicted to validation.
We're addicted to being seen and being heard.
Well, and the person who is going through the addiction is so not in their correct brain anyway, right?
Right. They're truly not present.
So you're trying to talk to the problem about the problem.
And you're now creating a problem within your own problem.
Because you're using substances and you're trying to bring sanity into an insane situation. You're talking to the disease. You're talking to the addiction.
Yeah, the problem, can't talk to the problem about the problem.
How are you going to get resolution there? You never are.
No. There's too much involved in the person who is addicted is not present. They're not there until they get rid of the physical addiction. Till they get rid of that addictive part and they move into a form of recovery, they can't think in their right mind.
And they can't love you.
I hate the word "right mind." They can't love anybody until they love themselves.
Right. They've convinced themselves "I love you, because I do need a person to attach to," Part of trying to feel normal is to be in relationship and do the things –
Oh, let's do the stereotypical "I love you."
Right, "Please don't leave me."
"Don't leave me."
Right, "You're taking care of me." And needs are being met by that co-dependent.
Listen, I'm the addict here. I'm the alcoholic, right? So you have separation anxiety, you're gonna leave me, all that. And we hadn't talked about self-esteem, none, right?
'Cause we've baked it all off, we've taken it away, we've stripped it away. There is none. And then we're the doormats talking to the doormat.
And we're willing to wipe our feet on a fellow doormat when we – how dare I look down at you from my place in the gutter?
Right, but that's that if I'm okay with me, I have no need to make you wrong thing again, right?
Yeah, I love that. Because that's the viewpoint of people who love people who are in addiction.
Yeah, and it's 'cause you feel so – I mean, there's so much shame that goes along with being the addict, of feeling like I am so out of control and I'm doing this thing that makes me and everybody else around me miserable. And so one of the ways that they'll deal with or cope with their shame is to bring you down to their level. A lot of the emotional abuse that happens is: I need you to feel bad, 'cause I know I feel bad. I feel very, very badly about myself and I can't be in a relationship with someone who's got their self-esteem intact. I need to bring you down here with me so that I can feel okay. It's an even playing field at that point. It's unconscious. It's not done deliberately.
Right, but then if you think about the manifestation of addiction in this world, there are some – I mean, there's addiction in every society across the planet.
Absolutely. We're always trying to fix something within ourselves and something that we think I broken.
Right, rather than the lens of being beautiful the way you are. I would say that if people just accepted the way they were that the clothing and the beauty industry would go completely bankrupt.
Yeah, because a lot of that is feeding self-esteem. A lot of that was selling self-esteem.
I'm wrapping myself up as a gift.
Listen, we're talking about not just addiction, but we're talking about how people intertwine in addiction. And this is a bit of what people go through who love people who are addicted. We're at KOCI 101.5 here in Newport Beach if you want to call in. I dare you. 'Cause you can ask Gina. Maybe coming to a theater near you. 949-650-1015.
So now, obviously you are not married to this person anymore.
No, that was the first spouse, very short lived.
Short lived. It didn't take you long?
It didn't take me long.
About two years. That was plenty. It was four years total, two dating and two married, and I was out. I was like, what are you doing, kid? You need to get out of this thing.
My wife has suffered through with me for 30 years, God bless her. Apparently she's getting a medal of honor from the President, but she'll deny it, I'm sure.
I'm always willing when the person that I'm with is growing.
I mean, I'll go through fire with you, but you got to go through fire with me too.
Yeah, I'm coming up on seven years in February for myself.
I'm such a fan of recovery. It's possible for anybody.
Now, you work in a recovery environment, is that correct?
Yeah, I have from the beginning. So the whole thing around trauma that you and I were discussing a little bit earlier, was that when I started in the field, I started working with post-traumatic stress disorder primarily. And as I did that, I remember thinking, oh, I don't want to work with addicts.
Wait a minute.
But you've already had your share. I'm full.
Exactly. I did my time.
I've eaten from that trough. I'm good. Yeah, no more, thank you.
And here I am, working with people that have all kinds of trauma. I mean, primarily it was sexual abuse, like severe, horrific stories of sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse. And everyone had addiction, every single one of them.
Wait, I'm just going to say it: Go figure.
Right. And so I come up with this – I call it a Gina-ism, but I said, "Addiction is trauma and there is no trauma without addiction."
See, you got to keep writing these stuff down.
Another book, right? So when you have trauma, an addiction has to surface, because you need a coping skill. How do you get through being sexually abused? There's many ways you got to disassociate. And you got to numb the pain. And for a lot of – when they're little kids, almost always it was food first.
Eating sweets and eating comfort foods and things like that to numb the pain, the numb the feelings. And then as soon as they could find another substitute –
Not numb, but replace, find feeling.
Yeah, not to feel it, to separate.
Yeah, change the feelings, to supplicate the feelings, to disassociate from the feeling. Yeah, you have to find another way to feel.
Right, And so every single person that I worked with, trauma, whether they were young kids, they all had the same story and there was some addiction in their life. So, I was like, I'm not gonna get away from working with this addiction thing. I better really learn it from this perspective. I had learned it from being the partner and I was going to learn it from the therapist perspective and understanding the symptom and all the symptoms for the ism.
Wait, wait, wait, you just said it: ism. What's ism stand for? Anybody? I, self, me.
I hadn't heard that one.
You haven't heard that one? I, self, me. So alcohol-ism, right? Ism – I, self, me. I only think of myself, myself, and me.
Yeah, me, myself, and I.
And so me, myself, and I, because why? Because you're trying to survive. What are you trying to survive? And that survival mode is how am I going to survive? I'm going to do this behavior, because this behavior, it pushes the feel-good button inside me. And the feel-good button all of a sudden goes off the hook and you're like, "I got to have them and more of that feel-good button." And the feel-good button, once it's pushed and you have that personality, that addictive quality in you, that addictive gene, whatever you want to call it, and you're off. You're off and running. It's a "No, I can't stop." And then the person who –
So hard to explain to anybody who doesn't know.
So hard to explain. It's like did the blue angels just fly over? 'Cause I didn't catch any of that. And that's what we try to do on this show, is get people to understand, break it down as easy as possible, 'cause you're out there going, well, I don't understand my friend, the person I love best just won't stop. Why don't you just stop?
If they could, they would. I mean, what person in their right mind annihilates themselves on a daily basis, does something that's so destructive, that is so life threatening over and over again? Why would they do that to themselves with any semblance or any ability to stop? That biochemical change in the brain is very, very important to understand. And families and co-dependents and the layperson doesn't want to accept that it's not a defective character. They want to say you could stop if you wanted to. And it's not. That's why you have to understand that it is spiritual, it is physical, it is emotional, and it's all of those things. But the chemistry of the brain is altered. When an addict hits that button, that reward button, whether it's opiates or whatever it is, that brain says, "Oh, my God, this is the greatest thing that ever happened to me in my life." And no matter what the ride is, that addict just wants to go back and take that ride.
Food, gambling, sex, anything.
Whatever sets it off.
Whatever it is, it's getting there.
Whatever sets it off. And then they feel like, "My brain isn't right unless I'm pushing that button, the go button." And a normal person is like, "Okay, I tried that. I fell down, I hit my head, I pissed off my wife." They look at all the wreckage and go, "No, I'm not doing that again," 'cause they don't have that go button. Their go button has a pause and stops, like a normal one. It's like, "Well, it was open and now it's closed." And addicts opens up and stays open and says, "Keep feeding me," 'cause it's on and this is great and it doesn't matter what the consequences of the behavior.
The only way I can say it is they can't stop.
They can't.
They cannot, not without help. And then we come back into the co-dependency relationship, because now you have someone who's already in your life. How does that co-dependent help? But let's attack that when we come back from this oh-so-brief break. This is the Recovery Show with Steen here live with you on KOCI 101.5 FM here in Newport Beach, California. Now, Gina, we were just talking about the relationships and the co-dependency and the addictive relationship and that psyche, but you do work in the recovery with a specific project.
New Directions for Women.
Oh, we know New Directions. They're wonderful.
Right here in Costa Mesa, in beautiful Costa Mesa, California. New Directions for Women has been around since 1977.
That's incredible.
Serving women, women with children, women who are pregnant. So many, many, many people out there are familiar with New Directions. It's a non-profit. It was founded by several wonderful women, Pam Wilder being one of the first who stood up in a Junior League meeting and announced that she was an alcoholic and she was looking for help for women. She got their help and Betty Ford came and gave some advice and guidance, so we have a beautiful, rich history. Our Founders wanted a place for women to recover. At that time, there was a lot of stigma around addiction and women, especially women.
Women who are mothers have a huge amount of stigma. I mean, why are you drunk?
Yeah, what's wrong with you?
What's wrong with you? You have children.
What's wrong with you? What are you doing?
Yeah, you're sick.
Don't you know? You have children. How could you do that to your children?
How could you do that to your kid?
Oh, gosh.
How could you do that to your kids.
You don't even have to be Catholic to know that that's bad guilt.
Yeah, that's so bad.
Yeah, it's like the worst. It's a mortal sin, right, to be a mother and to not care for your child.
You're supposed to somehow not be human when you're a mother.
Yes, you're supposed to be above being human. So think about the woman who's also a mom, who's also co-dependent, who's also an addict. It's a mixed bag of –
That's a whole bag of stuff we can't really even say on the show.
Yeah, and so it's difficult for women. There's barrier for women, because of the shame and because of the stigma coming into treatment, especially if they have children.
Or if they're pregnant, God forbid.
Or they're pregnant.
What are you doing to your body? Don't get me started, I'll so soapbox on that.
So much fear too around if I do go in to treatment and they find out, they're going to take my kid. So on top of going through the pain and trauma admitting my addiction and that I need help, and humbling myself to ask for that and get the help, now on top of that I'm going to lose my kid.
Everybody's against me. Yeah, yeah.
And that's a real fear. You know what's interesting is the women that stay with their children in treatment have better outcomes than any other population of women.
The motivator is so great and that connection. That's where that mother bond does come to their aid and does come to their service. It's a huge, huge motivator for them and keeping them together with that child, because there's a lot of chemistry, especially in the pregnancy and post pregnancy, between women and their children.
But see, that's the complication. I did a whole series at the beginning of this summer of women and addiction, leaders in this field. And you were a part of that. You were on one of those shows. And it's just amazing to me how little resources, when we peel this back, that are out there for women.
Very little. Very little in terms of the family, keeping them together with their children.
Keeping them together – 'cause we separate.
Separate faster than you – no, I'm not going to go to that political realm, but we separate quickly.
And it's a mentality that's never going to work. And I work with alcoholics a lot and I work with males. And when they can't identify with a higher power or God, they can, if they have children, they can identify with their children and find strength through that.
Right, so it's exactly what we were talking about. Oftentimes for that mother, that's their higher power. I mean, it's my baby, my child, my children, whatever number of children they are. Really what they want is to be that mother to their child that they always wanted. The disease gets in the way of them being the mother that they always wanted.
Right, and oftentimes they've gone through similar trauma of what their mother –
Exactly, they're repeating that pattern.
They had the alcoholic, whatever, cocaine-addicted mother, and they become that same mother. "I'm never gonna be like my mom." Saying that out loud, it really has no impact.
For those of you out there who think of this belongs to one segment of society, you cannot be more mistaken.
Because it affects everybody sitting in the big house, as opposed to everybody sitting on the street, everybody in between. There is no one who goes without – no class of people that goes without having to be affected by this.
It's known and there's a lot of conversation around and you'll know the expression of hitting a bottom. And what's interesting is if you talk about class or society, the people that are wealthy or people that have resources, oftentimes it's harder for them to get to that bottom and hit that bottom, because they've got a lot of padding.
They've got a lot more to lose.
Right, and they have a lot of padding between them and hitting it. And so the willingness –
Well, they got handlers.
Exactly. That's why so many celebrities, as we know, succumb to the disease and disease, because people are protecting them, because paychecks are attached to all of that, right? So it's a lot easier. And then you'll see it.
Wait, wait, talk about co-dependency.
So now you have a financial co-dependency.
Huge.
Which is almost an addiction, really.
Well, it is an addiction, because I'm watching you killing yourself, but I don't care, because it's covering me. I'm getting paid.
Now it's got a weird bend to it. Oh, that makes it feel icky.
It is icky. If you think of, just go through Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Prince, just think about the influence, the power, or the access that they had to money. How many people were making a living off of them making a living, you know what I mean? And how invested they were in keeping that machine going.
Well, directly and indirectly.
Directly and indirectly, absolutely, and their families and all the people that were attached to them that were invested in keeping that going. So hitting that bottom a lot harder. Oftentimes you get that person who's homeless and they come in and they say, "I have nothing to lose. There's no place to go but up, so I surrender." They'll come in and they have that willingness to surrender, whereas you have somebody with resource who starts telling you –
And they can't find that willingness.
They start telling you what they're not going to do. I find it always amusing. They come into treatment with a list of things they're not going to do. "I'm not going to go to this group, I'm not gonna do that activity, I'm not gonna talk to that person."
Wait, don't you know how important I think I am?
Yeah, I, self, me.
I, self, me. And it's so sad, because you see them getting in their own way and you see them buying their own BS, convincing themselves that what they're saying is okay and healthy, just because. They can't hear it. It's harder for them to hear how the addiction has a hold, is controlling them in some way. But we also said, as we were talking about the mom who's repeating the pattern of their mom, is sometimes they're just repeating a pattern they learned in their family. A lot of them grew up with functioning alcoholics or functioning addicts, which basically just looks like somebody's able to hold down a job and keep a semblance of what society deems is a normal life. That doesn't mean they're healthy. That doesn't mean emotionally or spiritually they're healthy.
Yeah, I put the fun in functioning alcoholic. And it's not fun.
At the end of the day, it never is fun.
At the end of the day it's never fun for the addict or the alcoholic.
Or anybody who loves them.
Right, but they're just keeping the picture. As long as they're keeping the picture that society wants to view.
It's like trying to connect the circle of the cyclone. It's a never-ending cyclone. There's no way to connect the rings. It's never ending, therefore vortex is – and it's infinite. It continues to go until it dissipates or falls apart. And then you're just left with what? You're left with chaos.
Yeah, so really it's sad. It's sad to watch that, because sometimes their progression is much further or much longer, because they can't see that they're standing in their own way. And there's too much cushioning between them and their bottom.
But let's get back to hope and recovery and New Directions. Because you must see a lot of great stories coming out of there.
Really, the first people that come to mind are those who come in who have lost everything and have truly hit their bottom. A lot of the women we see have already lost their children. To see them find their dignity again and their grace and their ability to stand in their own power as a woman, to find self-love and then to become a person their children and their families start to be attracted to again and to rebuild those relationships is so very, very powerful.
And get their children back.
Yeah, we've had women who come in and the courts say, "You don't have any rights to your kids right now." And they come in broken and wounded.
Well, far more broken and wounded than most women, because they've now lost what they created.
Right, right, or part of themselves.
That's a huge hole. They've been trying to fill that hole in with addiction. And it's just a cacophony, I mean, just complete chaos.
With recovery, anything is possible. So what we do is love them back into wellness.
There we go.
We love them and we keep telling them recovery is possible for anybody. It's not reserved for any one person, any race, class, or creed, whatever. Recovery is possible for anybody and we believe it when we say it over and over again. The motto that I created and adapted to New Directions when I came on board was love, kindness, and compassion, and all things. So when we come to the patient, I say, "If you can't come with love, kindness, and compassion, then you tap out. You go take a break and you tap somebody else in who can come with a patient with love, kindness, compassion, and all things, as to show them that." We embrace them. We tell them we love them. We tell them they're beautiful, powerful women, that they're not their disease. Their disease is what happened, what they did, but it's not who they are and to understand that's not who you are. That's what you did. And you're not doing it today. Every day you're not doing that today, you're not that person. You're this person who's sitting in front of me. This person who's sitting in front of me is amazing. So there's constant affirmation and reframing those horrid, horrible, cognitive, negative self-talks that they have said all through their disease about how worthless they are, how they've ruined lives, how they've hurt children. It's so painful for them to grieve. "I wasn't there for my kid," or, "I was drinking when my kid needed me." Yes, yes. And we can't change that and we can't take that back, but the woman sitting here is present and the woman sitting here is capable of being a mother and showing up for her children now, in the now, in the today. And love heals all wounds and your kids want you to show up as a woman in sobriety and well and be present. And believe me, they can forgive. Believe me, because I've seen it over and over again. Women who their kids are in their 20s, their kids are in their 30s, even in their 40s. We've had grandmothers come in and say, "My children won't talk to me and they won't let me see my grandkids because of my alcoholism, because I get drunk and I fall down and I say mean things." And we tell them sobriety can heal all of that. Staying sober and staying present can heal all that. They get to be mad. They get to be angry. They get to be disappointed. They get to be hurt with you. Women who their kids are in their 20s, their kids are in their 30s, even in their 40s. We've had grandmothers come in and say, "My children won't talk to me and they won't let me see my grandkids because of my alcoholism, because I get drunk and I fall down and I say mean things." And we tell them sobriety can heal all of that. Staying sober and staying present can heal all that. They get to be mad. They get to be angry. They get to be disappointed. They get to be hurt with you.
Gina, you're here tonight and you're with New Directions. We just talked a lot about recovery and some positive things. When we talk about addictions, addiction's hard. We talked about the different faces of it, because it doesn't have just the addict's face there. There's the co-dependent, the person who loves the addict, or the people who love the addict, right?
I have to share with you a story about my daughter when I got sober, fifth grade, the day I got sober, went to her room and got her book on health and fitness and opened it to the pages of alcoholism and addiction. It says, "I don't want a daddy like this."
Oh, wow, that's incredible.
And that's when I found my higher power.
And she's still my higher power. She's still part of that higher power, because higher power can mean God and you can see God in everything.
Right? Everything. And I still get misty thinking about it.
For as long as the addict is out there, the alcoholic's out there, it's not an easy thing to go through and work through and heal.
Some wounds take longer, and that's okay.
It is okay. And every day that you're sober and every day that you're in recovery is the possibility that that healing's coming and as long as you can believe in that. I think it's a beautiful thing that what you believed in at that moment was your daughter. And they say you see God in the eyes of children. I mean, that's why it's so important for the women coming in to recovery with their children to see that on a daily basis.
We had a beautiful young woman who just gave birth. I'm gonna say it's about a month ago now.
And when she came in, she definitely was very discontented, very pregnant, very uncomfortable, very unhappy. Her great plan was if she didn't get out of her discomfort, she was going to be homeless, live in her car, and be using again. She was eight months pregnant at the time, telling us this story, that that was the great plan that she had for her life if she could not get out of the discomfort that she was in as she was detoxing from substances. We kept loving her anyway. She was pretty angry on a daily basis with everyone and everybody was standing in her way of her great plans. And we kept loving her anyways.
And after she had the child, this miraculous thing happened to her. And she said to us, she said, "I was never spiritual. I don't believe in God. I don't believe in anything." And she goes, "When I looked at that child, I saw God." It was her first experience of something greater than herself that she could surrender to. Beautiful. I mean, beautiful.
And so whatever your higher power is or isn't, I think that's one of the things why people struggle with. Like through the work that I've done, I meet atheists, agnostics, everything, every walk of belief and non-belief that there is. And one of the struggles they have with the program is the word "God." And so it's the God of your understanding, right? Sa that could be the eyes of your child.
That's it. It could be however you manifested yourself. I always share this. How many artists have tried to paint a picture of God or a god? You can never have the same picture exactly the same, because why? It's their interpretation.
We're allowed to paint our own picture of what we believe in inside our brain. That's the gentleness of coming to believe in something bigger than yourself. And I think what's painful for someone in that, again, is the powerlessness. It's like why do I have to surrender and think that there's something greater than me that's gonna restore me to sanity? I have to figure that out for myself.
And just to think that there is answers and that I can glean those answers by following a simple program or steps or prayer or meditation, then what's wrong with that? Why isn't that God? God is in all things, right? Like we were talking about.
It could be the group of people that is surrounding you and loving you.
It could be the fellowship. Right, that's why we talk about the fellowship in this program as well, because it's so important that you find something bigger than you to surrender to. And surrender's not "I'm giving something up," as "I'm gaining something," right?
No. Well, yeah. It's letting go, letting go of what you think you could control that you never had control over.
Well, as addicts and alcoholics, we want to control everything as it is, right? And then letting go means you have to let something in, right? And to fill up the hole with something other than what you're trying to fill it up with, which that hole can never be filled until you learn that it's really not a hole. It's just a part of the web. And you just have to find a different way around.
Yeah. I just think it's that pain and it's thinking again about how do I now translate or shift this pain into something that's manageable or tolerable? And the idea of spirituality is really to feed the hole, to feed the pain, to create something | 7,749 |
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Titanic by Tim Vicary
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The AR Space Race, Part VII: Microsoft
by Mike Boland.In Features, Trend Analysis.
As you likely know, one of AR's foundational principles is to fuse the digital and physical. The real world is a key part of that formula… and real-world relevance is often defined by location. That same relevance and scarcity are what drive real estate value….location, location, location.
Synthesizing these factors, one of AR's battlegrounds will be in augmenting the world in location-relevant ways. That could be wayfinding with Google Live View, or visual search with Google Lens. Point your phone (or future glasses) at places and objects to contextualize them.
As you can tell from the above examples, Google will have a key stake in this "Internet of Places." But it's not alone. Apple signals interest in location-relevant AR through its geo-anchors and Project Gobi. Facebook is building "Live Maps," and Snapchat is pushing Local Lenses.
These are a few utilitarian, commerce, and social angles. How else will geospatial AR materialize? What are its active ingredients, including 5G and the AR cloud? This is the theme of our new series, Space Race, where we break down who's doing what….continuing here with Microsoft.
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As noted, Mesh is a platform on which developers build apps. As platforms go, this could accelerate Mesh's utility by scaling its experience creation. Microsoft has also intelligently made Mesh cross-platform so it can reach network effect faster through broad end-user compatibility.
This mindset traces back to Nadella's comments at the recent Ignite event: The last decade has been all about digital consumption, while the next decade will be all about empowering creation. If Microsoft has a part in shaping that future, much of it will be in six dimensions.
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Next Next post: XR Talks: Unpacking Apple's Latest AR Updates | continues to show strong signs as a leading platform for enterprise productivity. That not only includes its best-of-breed hardware in the Hololens 2, but an expanding suite of software (it is Microsoft after all) for enterprise AR.
This ties to Microsoft's DNA, as enterprise productivity has been its core business for 30 years. In that sense, it embodies our "follow the money" principle: tech giants' XR trajectories can be projected based on their financial motivations — usually to future-proof core businesses.
This pattern holds true for Microsoft's work in AR, which can be seen in the enterprise-first Hololens 2. But how does it apply to the geolocation theme of this series? The answer is Microsoft Mesh: the company's new organizing structure for a productivity-enabling AR Cloud.
Mesh represents the culmination of many of the AR puzzle pieces that Microsoft has been assembling for the past few years. These include its AR productivity apps such as Spatial Anchors, 365 Assist, and several other components of its full-stack approach to Enterprise AR.
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Cloud-Forward
As further background for Microsoft's AR moves, CEO Satya Nadella is a verdant cloud proponent. In fact, it was under his watch that Microsoft defied a classic innovator's dilemma and embraced the cloud, even though it deviated from the structure of its then software business.
It's within that reborn cloud culture that Microsoft's AR efforts germinate. And it's those guiding principles that will drive its AR positioning. As noted, Microsoft is taking a full-stack approach to AR, owning the hardware (Hololens), operating system (WMR) and cloud data (Azure).
In addition to those foundational components, Microsoft is naturally positioning itself at the application layer. Dynamics 365 Assist and Azure Spatial Anchors can be thought of as a sort of Microsoft Office of AR. But with a true platform play, it also welcomes developers to build AR apps.
That's where Mesh comes in. It's essentially the culmination of all of the pieces outlined above, with some additional functionality such as collaboration through Microsoft Teams. It formalizes and federates these pieces in one place and is now the center of Microsoft's AR universe.
What's Microsoft's XR Play?
With that structural and strategic backdrop, what exactly is Mesh? It's a software architecture that enables spatially oriented computing interactions. It localizes people and objects in space and provides a framework for the interactions with and between those entities.
In more practical and plain-spoken terms, it lets users envision objects in their immediate space, such as a product design or architectural model. More importantly, it can do this with "holo-portation "and multi-user functionality. This opens up the use case to collaborative work.
All of this of course resonates during a pandemic, as well as post-Covid "hybrid" work environments. Being able to more materially interact with people and work elements will find fertile soil in that world. Those work elements can be everything from a whiteboard to a 3D CAD model.
Mesh will also play a part in geo-located enterprise AR use cases such as bridge inspection (see below). These applications incorporate Azure Digital Twins, a key corollary to Mesh that Microsoft continues to expand, including a recent | 679 |
Book Review: Beginning Biblical Hebrew: A Grammar And Illustrated Reader, John A. Cook and Robert D. Holmstedt [Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2013], 324 pages, paperback, ISBN 978 0 80104 886 9.
Of the writing of Hebrew textbooks there is no end, and each new production requires explanation and justification. The authors claim that what sets Beginning Biblical Hebrew apart from its predecessors and rivals is the latest pedagogy for language acquisition (including the use of cartoons), a reduction in the amount of grammar taught, and greater place given to<|fim_middle|> tempt some to tackle it in order to enrich their understanding of the Old Testament, which is, after all, the motivation of most Bible college students.
This review is reprinted with permission from the 1 June 2014 edition (page 17) of New Life, the Australian online Christian newspaper. | syntax and semantics, a focus on certain biblical texts in Genesis (not difficult material to master) and less technical jargon (replaced by Hebrew grammatical terms), though toward the end of the book, Cook and Holmstedt begin to use of lot of linguistic terms that are not always easy for the beginning student to grasp.
The reader is provided with an historical introduction to Semitic languages and to the Hebrew language in particular. Next, the consonants and vowels are taught. The first 14 chapters cover nouns and the verb is explained after that. The chapters are brief so that the student has to master only one main concept at a time in a step-by-step fashion. Some of the chapters are extremely brief. There is more focus on the meaning of word order patterns than is common in introductory textbooks (topic, focus, foreground and background) because these are trendy interests for those with a linguistic bent.
At the end of the book are thirteen readings from Genesis using comic strips, with new vocabulary progressively introduced and questions and activities related to the readings follow. Despite what people say, Hebrew is not a difficult language to learn, and this new textbook (complete with comic strips) may | 239 |
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Abinger
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West Parade is West London producer Charlie Chipchase and the focus here is on combining warm electronics with glitchy, shuffling rhythms and a subdued pop feel.
Abinger was initially created the morning after a house party whilst Charlie was studying in Manchester - he deliberately chose that moment because he liked the way his voice sounded in that tired and hungover state.
But Abinger sat on the shelf when other things in his life took over. It was only later, when he decided to make songwriting a focus, that Charlie ended up coming back to Abinger to finish it.
This is Chipchase's first release as West Parade and he chose Abinger as it felt like a suitable bridge between his past, student days and the future he is pursuing as a producer. There is a lovely downtrodden feel to this, capturing the emotionally vulnerable but tired feeling of the morning after the night before. The vocals feel like the half remembered memories of what happened the night before, and the music cautiously ramps to an funk fuelled conclusion. It's a little tentatively optimistic, and I love the mood captured here.
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Komplement
Stream: Far - Komplement
Far is the new release from duo Komplement, who focus on crafting music through sensitively layered electronic production.
Komplement originally started as two solo artists - multi-instrumentalist De Rien and<|fim_middle|> a 15 hour flight from Berlin, were these Stereo Total and Andreas Dorau records. That whole place was like this amazing low budget Twin Peaks set."
As the title track from the new album, Soon Enough aims to capture an ephemeral moment that can't be held constant - a beautiful sunset, slipping away. Kramer was clearly touched by his time in LA:
"I was really stunned by all the colours in the sunset. Coming from the gray of Berlin Winter and ending up in this colourful world, it just blows your mind."
There is an otherworldly beauty to Soon Enough. If you have ever felt a beautiful moment and wished it wouldn't end, or that it could be revisited, then this gently meandering record is for you. The proggy psychedelic sound comes from the same school as Tame Impala - a little distorted, thick 'n' heavy '70s bass grounding bruised falsetto vocals - and that only adds to the sense of being lost inside a dream.
Check out Soon Enough below:
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Bussauto with Felish
Stream: Come Back - Bussauto with Felish
Having built up a reputation working as a producer and audio engineer, with Come Back Bussauto has taken centre stage.
Created in collaboration with vocalist Felish, Come Back is the result of a partnership that started when Felish sent a phone recording of her singing to one of Bussauto's instrumental tracks impromptu. The pair got on so well that they ended up creating Come Back together.
I love the gentle feel to Felish's vocals here, and the crunchy, woozy sound to the drum track. Check out Come Back below:
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Stream: Buried Alive - Me Not You
Me Not You are a New York City outfit who dub themselves as ethereal garage pop. If you are wondering what that means, it means they combine dream pop melodies with layers of distortion and reverb. Can you imagine what Chvrches' songs would sound like if they were played by The Jesus And Mary Chain? Then you are there…
…And 'there' is a pretty great place to be. Buried Alive is a sharp and brittle pop record that sounds like it's being put under pressure. It's a record seemingly about seeking solace through company, the sense that things may be going wrong but it will be okay if you are by my side. Describing the song, the band cryptically said:
"What lies ahead? And what came before? Are we nearing the end, or is this a new beginning? Either way, I want to be soothed, I want to be sung to sleep. I want you to stay by my side and hold my hand. Whatever's next, I want you with me."
Tags: me not you | singer-songwriter Head Under Water. Having met last year and collatorated on a single Soar, they began playing live shows and DJ sets in Germany and further afield. Working together De Rien is able to create the underlying groove behind their music, providing the bass and percussion, whilst Head Under Water creates the melodic centre of the music through chords and vocals. Talking about their style and approach, Komplement highlight that their music isn't just about the words and lyrics, but the way the songs come together:
"Our storytelling is just as much a matter of the right synthesizer at the right time, as it is about a word, it's pitch, the evocation of context."
Far is a considered and artfully constructed piece of music. With emotive vocals combining with gently deconstructed rhythms and synths, the song makes good use of space. Indeed the duo make references to sparsity and creating space in their description of the song:
"If this song were a shot in a film, it would be a scene where the actor simply moves out of the screen, disappearing, and leaving the camera still filming."
I can feel that mood coming through here - loneliness, determination and vulnerability.
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Soon Enough
Stream: Soon Enough - Still Parade
Deep psychedelic vibes abound here on the new song from Still Parade, aka Berlin-based musician Nickolas Kramer, who I first featured here all the way back in 2014.
In part inspired by dreams, and the subjective and intangible nature of reality, Kramer's second album Soon Enough attempts to pull together nine songs that document his own personal experience of reality. There's also a fair amount of David Lynch's Twin Peaks inspiring all of this talk of dreams and reality. Describing his experience of taking a creative vacation to work on the album in Los Angeles, Kramer says:
"I stayed in a red room in the reddest place in Silverlake, close to Koreatown. Everything was red in this apartment, the floors were red, the walls were red, the sofas were red. The guy I was renting from had all these German vinyl records on the wall, so the first thing I saw after | 439 |
Provost's Conversation on Online Learning (PCoOL) with Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera
by Columbia CTL | Oct 3, 2018
Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO, discussed Coursera's role in the future of education in his talk "Beyond the Campus Walls."
Mr. Maggioncalda joined Coursera after Rick Levin stepped down in 2017. Coursera, an online education platform, partners with 160 top universities and industry leaders to offer online courses and degrees to over 35 million registered learners around the world, more than any other massive open online learning (MOOC) platform. He previously served for 18 years as the founding CEO at Financial Engines Inc, a company co-founded by economist and Nobel Prize winner William Sharpe. Financial Engines grew rapidly under Jeff's leadership, providing high-quality online investment advice that has helped<|fim_middle|> PM – 6:00 PM
Butler Library Room 203
The Provost's Conversation on Online Learning (PCoOL) features public talks by leading experts and peers on the future of education, specifically around online education. PCoOL events are free and open to members of Columbia community with a valid University ID. Learn more. | millions of people save and prepare for retirement. Jeff has also worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company and Cornerstone Research, and continues to serve as a Director of Silicon Valley Bank, Inc.
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Mamurio Veturio è un personaggio semi-mitico della storia di Roma, probabilmente di origine sabina ed appartenente all'antichissima Gens Veturia.
Secondo la tradizione Numa Pompilio ricevette dal dio Marte l'Ancile, uno scudo sacro disceso dal cielo. Re Numa turbato da quel prodigio chiese consiglio, come spesso faceva, alla ninfa Egeria, che gli spiegò che il dono del dio era molto prezioso, perché costituiva il pegno dell'eterna invincibilità di Roma, finché fosse rimasto presso l'Urbe. Allora Numa per impedire che potesse essere trafugato, chiamò il valido fabbro Mamurio Veturio, nel quale riponeva grande stima e fiducia, e gli affidò l'Ancile, affinché ne forgiasse undici copie identiche. Una volta conclusa la sua fatica, Mamurio consegnò tutti e dodici gli sc<|fim_middle|>
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Mamurio | udi a Numa Pompilio, che li affidò in custodia ad un collegio di altrettanti sacerdoti scelti fra i membri delle gentes originarie, le più antiche e nobili famiglie di Roma.
Venne così istituito il prestigioso collegio dei Salii, che nei mesi di marzo e di ottobre, sacri al dio Marte, portavano solennemente in processione i dodici scudi sacri, saltando (da cui il nome, dal verbo latino salire) ed intonando un canto particolare, il Carmen Saliare, del quale ci sono pervenuti alcuni frammenti. Numa Pompilio voleva ricompensare Mamurio per il suo ottimo lavoro, ma il buon artefice non volle essere pagato in denaro; chiese però di essere ricordato dal popolo Romano, e Numa lo accontentò, disponendo che i Salii lo invocassero nel loro canto, inneggiando anche a Mamurio.
Mamurio Veturio venne ricordato anche in altri modi dai Romani: in suo onore la festa del 14 marzo, detta degli Equirria e corrispondente al nostro capodanno, venne chiamata Mamuralia. In quella festa Mamurio Veturio, impersonato da un vecchio vestito di pelli rappresentava l'anno vecchio, e veniva scacciato tra grandi risate dai bambini con piccole verghe, per far posto all'anno nuovo.
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| Sibling rivalry takes over bball sidelines
Josh Lotstein
Sibling rivalry takes over bball sidelines
Josh Lotstein 12:00 am, Feb 06, 2004
There is a lot riding on this weekend for the men's basketball team.
For one thing, it is a chance to get to .500 in the league. A couple of wins this weekend will even the Bulldogs' conference record at 3-3 and put them back in the thick of the race for the conference title.
For another, some serious bragging rights are on the line.
Tonight's game against Columbia at the John J. Lee Amphitheater features the first of two meetings this year between Yale head coach James Jones and his younger brother<|fim_middle|> Nutt are head coaches at Southwest Texas State and Arkansas State while Bill and Tom Herrion head the programs at East Carolina and the College of Charleston. | , Joe Jones, who is in his first year steering Columbia's program.
James and Joe Jones grew up playing basketball together at Half Hollow Hills West High School in Dix Hills, N.Y. Many of their high school teammates, as well as friends and relatives, will be in attendance tonight.
Despite the hype, the two coaches have tried to remain focused on the task at hand.
"I haven't really given it a lot of thought," James Jones said of competing against his brother. "We have to play the best we can — I'm concentrating more on that."
Joe James echoed his brother's sentiments.
"I think once I get [to Yale] and the game starts, emotions will get high," Joe Jones said. "But it's important for me to stay focused and look at the game from the standpoint that it's against Yale and not against my brother."
Sibling storylines aside, Friday's game should be a good one. Both Yale (6-11, 1-3 Ivy) and Columbia (6-11, 2-2) come into this weekend while they are playing some of their best basketball of the season.
The Bulldogs showed why they are title contenders last weekend with a gritty win over Penn (7-8, 0-2) before narrowly falling to Princeton (9-6, 2-0).
"We have to continue our play from last weekend and keep up the intensity," guard Edwin Draughan '05 said. "Columbia doesn't have one guy that's going to kill you, but we have to play hard on defense and make sure they don't get open shots."
The Lions, who have already tripled their win total from last year, are not expected to make a run at the crown this year, but have been impressive of late. Last weekend, they snapped their 19-game league losing streak in convincing fashion, sweeping a road weekend at Dartmouth (3-15, 1-3) and Harvard (2-15, 1-3).
"We're feeling good," Joe Jones said. "Our guys have had a lot of work to do. We still have a lot to do. We're not there. We haven't arrived yet."
One team that has arrived is Cornell (9-8, 4-0). The Bulldogs take on Ka'Ron Barnes and the first-place Big Red Saturday night Barnes, the league-leader in scoring (20.8 ppg), assists (5.6 per game) and steals (2.3 per game), has guided the Big Red to a 4-0 start in the Ancient Eight.
Cornell also boasts the conference's second leading scorer in Cody Toppert (17.9 ppg), but the key for the Bulldogs will be containing Barnes.
"Defense and being tough are important for us," James Jones said. "Ka'Ron likes to take a lot of shots in transition. We have to make sure he doesn't get those looks."
This weekend will be the first real Ivy test for the Big Red, whose wins have all come against the league's bottom-dwellers, including Harvard and Dartmouth.
"Cornell's a good team," Draughan said. "We have to play as hard as we can if we want to beat them. We haven't discussed the game plan for Cornell yet. Right now, we're preparing for Columbia. We're taking it one game at a time."
Starting the season 1-3 has put the Elis in a precarious situation. If they entertain thoughts of winning the Ivy title, they will likely have to win the rest of their games.
"We really don't have a margin for error," Jones said. "We have to win out or come real close to it."
News and Notes: The Joneses are one of three pairs of brothers currently coaching in Division-I basketball. Dennis and Dickey | 793 |
Laura Lippman brings back private detective Tess Monaghan in ''By a Spider's Thread,'' an involving and impressive tale of a family torn asunder by old sins.
Monaghan is hired by a wealthy furrier, Mark Rubin, to find his wife and children. The police can't do much, they say, because the beautiful Natalie left voluntarily.
Monaghan starts the search somewhat at odds with Rubin because he is an Orthodox Jew who won't even shake her hand -- his belief doesn't allow him to touch a woman other than his wife.
He's stiff, he's proper, he kept his wife at home and controlled her money, which doesn't make Monaghan like him. Monaghan is half Jewish, half Irish, and is all about being tough and self-reliant. Monaghan pretty much assumes Rubin's wife had left to keep from being suffocated.
But the story's not that simple, and Lippman unfolds its depths and manifold ironies with considerable artistry, letting us slowly learn the truth about Natalie, who has survived in life by knowing when to open her mouth and when to shut it. After a while it becomes clear she is as dumb as a mud puddle, but with lesser morals.
Natalie has taken her children<|fim_middle|>. They help each other with chatty advice about cases and love lives, and even tailing each other's suspects. Lippman makes her readers dance between fear and laughs when one of the snoop sisters -- a librarian -- starts tailing the sociopathic Zeke in a gold Mini Cooper, from only a car length or so in back. Isaac spots her first, but it's not long before Zeke does as well, and we worry about the nice lady in the cute little car. | -- Isaac, who is 9, and the 4-year-old twins, Penina and Efraim -- on a road trip with the mysterious Zeke. After Isaac -- a very sharp little boy -- tries to tell a bank guard there is something amiss, Zeke starts stuffing Isaac into the car trunk for hours at a time. And feeding bacon to the twins.
Natalie and Zeke -- who has just gotten out of prison -- have planned their escapade for some time, we learn, but each has a different goal in mind.
Monaghan makes clever use of something fun: an online community of women detectives, who hook up with each other at snoop-sisters.com | 140 |
Uncomfortably comfortable: learning from failures and using them as experiences to grow.
Self love — The only thing that matters in the end. Friends and partners come and go, but as long as I know and trust in the love for myself through the good and<|fim_middle|> me intentionally, they are just trying to sort their own lives out. Give others the benefit of the doubt and trust in the good instead of the bad.
You are stronger than you think — Getting out of my head and being aware of the lies that I tell myself where I think I "should be" in a certain place in my life or where I don't think I am good enough. These are just stories I keep telling myself to keep myself from living the life that I truly deserve. I am more than enough. I have struggled before and I have always found a way out. I have to continually remind myself of my past success stories to re-condition my brain.
Being uncomfortably comfortable — Where the real change happens. Everything happens for a reason, to teach us to grow and learn from the experiences. And whilst when I am in the thick of the drama, I can't see the light at the end of tunnel. I remind myself to be grateful of the struggles and the challenges, as it's shaping me to become a better person. Being stagnant enables me to accept a half-lived life. And I have to keep asking myself, at the end of my life, would I be proud of the life that I lived? Would I have any regrets? | the bad, I am solid in my foundation and know that I will be there for myself unconditionally. I will keep telling myself every day, I love myself. No matter what happens and how many times I get rejected, I am still worthy and deserving of love.
Trusting in my intuition and my inner voice — I've been called 'too emotional' on several occasions and I used to think this was a bad thing. Now I realize that it's a gift, my psychic ability to trust in my emotions and decisions. Even when the world is telling me what to do, I know what I feel and I need to keep respecting and honouring my feelings even if no one else understands.
Do not take anything personally — This has been a tricky one for me. It's so easy to get caught up with everyone else's emotional drama and circus. So I have to constantly remind myself that everyone is doing the best they can with the resources that they have. They are not trying to hurt | 208 |
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates again
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Stephen Colbert Mocks Dem Senators' Sudden Pile-On To Get Al Franken Out Of Office
Stephen Colbert addressed the cacophony of Dem senators calling for Sen. Al Franken to step down aft.. | move, which was widely expected, underscores "solid" gains in the US economy.
Officials also boosted their economic forecasts, projecting 2.5% growth in GDP in 2017 and 2018.
The Fed said it expected to make three further increases in rates next year, unchanged from its previous forecast.
The Fed is targeting a range of 1.25% to 1.5% for its benchmark rate.
A majority of officials also said they believe interest rates are on track to exceed 2% in 2018.
The decision to raise rates came at the conclusion of the Fed's two-day meeting in Washington.
The move marks a further retreat from the ultra low rates that were put in place during the financial crisis to boost economic activity.
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, who will step down from the Fed in February, is speaking about the decision at a press conference this afternoon.
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Charlie Hebdo defiant: "there is no way, even if they killed 10 of us, that the newspaper won't be out next week"
After the former Paris headquarters of Charlie Hebdo were fire bombed in 2011, the satirical magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Stephane Charbonnier, told Le Monde "I'd rather die standing than live on my knees". Yesterday, Charb, as he was affectionately known, was gunned down during a Charlie Hebdo editorial meeting, along with eight colleagues. But former staff and survivors of the attack have vowed to ensure that the magazine will go to print as scheduled next week.
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The Editors Weblog's Top 20 posts of 2014
The rise of the 'new media monoliths', audience engagement and new technology are the key themes to emerge from our curation of the most popular posts on the Editors Weblog in 2014. Julie Posetti's interview with US media critic Jay Rosen about the Facebook power-imbalance heads the top 20 posts of 2014 list, which ranks stories according to the number of unique views. Other identifiable themes are social media, trends in journalism, media freedom and digital security, business, ethics, education and training.
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The 'new media monoliths' vs 21st Century journalism: it's not all about technology
Emily Bell's outstanding speech to the Reuters Institute last week stirred many plaudits, but also some reservations, among media commentators. WAN-IFRA Research Fellow Julie Posetti curates the reactions and shares her own.
Emily Bell's seminal speech on the relationship between journalism and technology: It's time to make up or break up
Last Friday, Emily Bell, Director at the TOW Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia Journalism School, delivered what the World Editors Forum believes to be the year's most definitive speech on the future of journalism. In it, she challenged journalists and editors to hold dominant technology companies publicly accountable, take the lead in technological innovation in news and help to shape the 'new public sphere'. This is an edited version of her speech to the Reuters Institute in Oxford, published with permission.
Constructive News: The next mega trend in journalism?
"We - publishers, editors, reporters and other members of the press – have been asked just about every time we happen to talk to normal people outside our profession: Why are you always so negative?". In his newly published book, Director of News at Danish Broadcasting Ulrik Haagerup, argues that negativity destroys the media and democracy.
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Gender in focus: tackling sexism in the news business - on and offline
Forging alliances, flagging sexist practices and providing training to help female journalists tackle 'cybermisogyny' are important steps in progressing gender equality and women's empowerment in newsrooms. Julie Posetti reports.
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Time to stop talking about the need for gender equality in the media and start acting to achieve it
The time for talking about the need for gender equality in the media has passed - 2015 should be the year for action. That was the central theme of the first meeting of the International Steering Committee of the newly-formed Global Alliance on Media and Gender (GAMAG), staged in Geneva this week. Julie Posetti was there for WAN-IFRA and the World Editors Forum.
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Listen up: 10 tips for using audio in storytelling amid the podcasting renaissance
The latest trend in storytelling is not driven by super-innovative technology. It requires no expensive accessories and is accessible to all ages and backgrounds. It's called LISTENING. Dr Siobhan McHugh, an internationally awarded radio documentarian, is the founding editor of the journal RadioDoc Review, based at the University of Wollongong in Australia.
audio<|fim_middle|> Executive Editor at Large of The Atlantic's much vaunted digitally-native news site. In her new role, she has special responsibility for global expansion and ideas, according an announcement from Quartz Editor-In-Chief Kevin Delaney. Just ahead of her appointment, Kalita spoke to the World Editors Forum's Julie Posetti at the International Newsroom Summit in Amsterdam.
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How can we improve coverage of cases where killers of journalists get away with murder? Seven case studies and five tips curated by the World Editors Forum #EndImpunity
Today marks the first UN International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, and news media are being urged to report more on such cases. But what does good practice coverage of impunity cases look like? And how can it be achieved? Julie Posetti curates tips from the experts.
Newly appointed Quartz Executive Editor S. Mitra Kalita on authentic journalism, smart audiences, global expansion, and the essence of a good headline
She broke new ground as the innovative Ideas Editor for Quartz and now S. Mitra Kalita has been announced as the new | 156 |
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Former President Nelson Mandela´s birthday
South Africa 18 July 2011. Millions of school children throughout South Africa successfully sang the special<|fim_middle|> most memorable events in South Africa since the dawn of democracy."
"We've received overwhelming feedback from all corners of the country. All provinces are reporting that the national flag was hoisted, the National Anthem was sung and children stood side by side in their millions and sang Happy Birthday Tata with pride."
Special advisor to the Minister, Panyaza Lesufi, said: "The target was 12.4 million. I am confident that we have reached it and even exceeded all estimates with television and radio stations all playing the song at the same time. Citizens took the lead from the children and also joined in. We united the nation and we thank all our partners," said Lesufi.
Lead SA partnered with the Department of Basic Education, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Brand SA, the SABC and other media houses to get the nation to sing.
Minister Motshekga joined hundreds of learners at Tsakane Primary on the East Rand. Miss South Africa, Bokang Montjane, Miss Earth finalists and representatives of Lead SA also took part. Bokang said: "It was amazing to see our children sing with so much enthusiasm and realize what the day really represents. There is no doubt that Madiba magic swept South Africa today." The Minister also spent 67 minutes teaching a Grade 3 class at the school.
Miss South Africa together with Lead SA's Yusuf Abramjee also spoke to children in several classes as part of their 67 minute contribution. Abramjee said: "Today, we stood united as a nation and sang Happy Birthday to Madiba with pride and passion. We thank the nation. The unity was overwhelming. Media houses all partnered in the true spirit of ubuntu. Lead SA is about standing up, doing the right thing and making a difference. Today, we did it. Let's continue to lead in the days, months and years ahead."
All public, commercial and community radio stations as well television stations played the song at 8.05am. It's estimated that the song was heard by some 30 million people. The song has also been downloaded in its thousands. It can still be accessed by SMSing 32 929 with the word MADIBA at a cost of R1. Minister Motshekga has again appealed to South Africans to dedicate 67 minutes of their time today "and make a difference".
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(Document available in English only) | rendition of Happy Birthday Madiba this morning. Ordinary South Africans also joined in the singing at 8.05am. The Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, said: "I am deeply humbled by the response from our learners and from educators. The extra support from the broader community and the media to jointly play and sing the song will go down in history as one of the | 81 |
Finance transformation improves cost and yield management, delivering on the bottom-line.
Why Teradata
Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world's leading logistics company with 1.59B parcels delivered per year.
The Group enables global trade by connecting people and markets. DHL Express is one of five business units within the Group, endeavoring personal and business shipping services with speed and security. DHL Express' 103,000 colleagues are united by a passion for logistical efficiency.
Finance operations has gained influence over company direction. DHL Express endured significant impacts across their business due to the coronavirus pandemic. Early on, DHL Express saw a sharp drop in volumes. Adapting their freight and aircraft network to respond to shifts in global supply chains, DHL Express has seen exceptional performance of their operating margin, meeting and exceeding prior year's levels.
Fortunately, a prior global finance transformation effort prepared DHL Express for "what if" scenarios – including micro- and macro-economic factors, Brexit, digitization, and even pandemic impacts to manufacturers' global supply chains. Their strong financial management strategy uses data to maximize operating margins and improve bottom-line revenue.
Evidence of this is in their most recent quarter completed where DHL Express saw cost and yield management measures continue to aid in growth of division earnings by 8.4% YOY.
DHL Express has the ability to reconcile to the penny, influence capital expenditures, and achieve high impact business outcomes for key logistics KPIs such as activity-based costing, yield management, forecasting, pricing, and profitability.
DHL Express implemented a transformation project to provide financial business insights through a single global application on Teradata, replacing their costing system. This included a single, unified profit model across multiple dimensions. The analytical environment managed costing, profit, and yield management with detail down to the route, service center, country, and region. For instance, DHL Express scans a shipment nearly 30 times between point A and point B. By proactive monitoring of time stamps, immediate action can be taken and customers can be notified of a missed shipment.
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Treating data as their greatest asset.
"The original business case was built purely on cost-saving from the systems we could sunset a whole bunch of legacy applications, which we did, and we did produce the cost savings we expected. Yes, we saved money by building one central system, but the true benefit has been in the value of the data. We then had a lot fewer people working on costing, which used to be very, very manual. All these people could go into the business and do something more useful."
Graeme Aitken, VP of Business Controlling, DHL<|fim_middle|> committing and agreeing to a plan forward.
Business analysts can efficiently evaluate performance and profitability rather than consolidating data and preparing reports. This enables reconciliation between profit metrics and the General Ledger, ultimately shortening the process to close the books monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
"Where we want to go in the future is towards variable costing, incremental costing, and forecasting. So, what if we make a change to our network? What if a customer leaves us? What if a customer comes to DHL? What impact does that have on our cost, our revenue, our profitability at the level of the entire company?"
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Coupling operations with a powerful finance transformation foundation and additional analytics, they identified 200 opportunities worth over $20M in savings.
Their Teradata platform allows DHL Express to integrate with operations to include billing, which provides the ability to calculate the cost of every shipment. When cost is known, you can play "what if" scenarios to better understand profitability and pricing strategies. Data analytics allows DHL Express to understand critical business insights into other areas such as logistics, revenue, profit, and yield management.
Activity-based costing produces profitable insights.
"We've become pretty brilliant at explaining the recent past. We understand very granular costing and profitability of every shipment. Because it's at the level of the shipment, we can aggregate it up to trade lanes, countries, products, customers, and then we can start to take action on pricing, revenue management, capacity management, and so on. So, we can be very surgical about how we approach pricing, costing, and profitability. If we have a problem with profit, if we have a problem with cost, we can really be very specific about how we fix it."
DHL Express identified three key initiatives using data analytics for business insights into their finance transformation.
Cost management versus price adjustments
There are always hard costs to doing business. Raising the price to ship a package is easy. However, if we raise the price, could we potentially lose the customer and their respective revenue? If a customer and revenue are lost, does DHL Express really lose the cost? This is why cost management is necessary, and DHL Express users are satisfied because sales teams watch revenue, operation teams watch costs, and shipments and revenue can be reconciled.
With the capability of yield management, DHL Express can adjust for decreased or increased capacity. They can adjust prices when they have little capacity and offer lower prices when there is more, resulting in a balanced pricing proposition.
DHL Express will pass insight and cost savings to the customer, saving them money, improving service, and increasing profitability.
Supplying shipment insights improves customer satisfaction.
"If, for example, we have an issue with a customer with failed delivery-- so if we keep trying to deliver a shipment and our customer is not home -- it's bad for us and it's bad for the original shipper because they're getting lower customer satisfaction if a shipment's not delivered. In many cases we've actually shared information with our customer, 'We have an issue delivering shipments. We have an issue with bad address.' They get an insight into their own logistics data and can make their own improvements."
Managing for customer ups and downs
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For the first time a Russian player has been awarded EHF Player of the Month by the federation's panel of international handball journalists.
The honour goes to Daria Dmitrieva, though unfortunately her international club season is over as Lada Togliatti have lost to CSM Craiova of Romania in the Women's EHF Cup Quarter-finals - despite 12 goals by the playmaker.
There is another first-time winner on the men's side: Serbian goalkeeper Tibor Ivanisevic, who made the headlines as penalty-killer in the Group C/D play-offs and who helped Danish side Skjern Håndbold to the quarter-finals of the VELUX EHF Champions League.
Exactly one year after Veszprém's Momir Ilic, Ivanisevic has become the second player from Serbia to receive the award.
Dmitrieva: "Very pleasant to be elected the best player of whole Europe"
Daria Dmitrieva won the award thanks to her performances for both Lada Togliatti and the Russian national team.
"It's very pleasant to be elected the best player of March in whole Europe. I think I was chosen because I scored quite a number of goals," the 22-year-old Russian playmaker says.
However, Dmitrieva's teams enjoyed mixed fortunes in March.
While Lada did well in the domestic league, they were surprisingly eliminated in the Women's EHF Cup Quarter-final by CSM Craiova. Dmitrieva's eight goals helped Lada win the first leg in Romania (25:23), yet the Russian side lost the return match at home by three goals (26:23) and said goodbye to the competition.
"It was really disappointing. We wanted to go all the way and win the European trophy, but failed to do it," says Dmitrieva, who topped the EHF Cup scorers list for a while but has been overtaken by Viborg's Ann Grete Nørgaard.
"Maybe the reason was that we had a tough schedule, and we put much energy into the Russian league games, where we finished first in the regular season," she adds.
Also with the Russian national team Dmitrieva faced opposition from Romania in March. While Russia won the first match of the EHF EURO 2018 Qualification doubleheader in Toliatti 30:25 thanks to 10 Dmitrieva goals, Romania kept both points at home in Cluj Napoca (26:25) a few days later, when Dmitrieva scored only twice.
Now the playmaker is focussing on Lada's play-off matches in the Russian league, where they are going to face Kuban in the semi-final. However, she will still closely follow the European club competitions.
Ivanisevic: "My award belongs to the whole team"
Still, the 27-year-old Skjern Håndbold goalkeeper did have an extraordinary performance when he saved seven second-half penalties against Motor Zaporozhye in the Group C/D play-offs of the VELUX EHF Champions Leagues.
Things went even better for Skjern when Ivanisevic's saves, especially in the return leg, were a major contribution to the side's sensational victory over Veszprém in the Last 16.
Having won 32:25 on home court, Skjern could afford to lose the second leg by five goals (34:29) in Hungary to celebrate their biggest international success so far.
In the quarter-finals against French side HBC Nantes, Ivanisevic can crown his farewell tour with a ticket to the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne.
"Of course<|fim_middle|> March features two more goalkeepers: Nantes' Cyril Dumoulin, whom he will face in the quarter-finals, and Danish Olympic champion Niklas Landin.
Ivanisevic is the fourth male goalkeeper to be awarded by the EHF journalists, after Andreas Wolff (Kiel/Germany) in January 2016, Gonzalo Perez de Vargas (Barcelona/Spain) in April 2017 and Arpad Sterbik (Vardar/Spain) in October and November 2017. | we dream about Cologne, mainly after those sensational matches against Veszprém. Two matches are ahead of us and everything can happen," says Ivanisevic, who will join German side HSG Wetzlar after this season.
Ivanisevic moved to Skjern in January 2017 from the 10th-ranked side in the Hungarian league, Gyöngyösi KK. Until then, he had only competed in Champions League Qualification - with Bosnian side RK Borac m:tel - and played two matches for the Serbian national team.
But thanks to his development at Skjern, he was nominated for the EHF EURO 2018 in Croatia, where he played his first major event. And with the Serbian team currently in transition, he has become a c ore part of the squad alongside Nemanja Zelenovic, Drasko nenadic and Nemanja Ilic.
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It is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. … For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.
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MISSISSIPPI STATE -- Mississippi State University's vice president for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine is assuming additional duties as interim director of University Extension and Outreach.
Beginning July 1, Vance Watson will provide leadership for an organization that includes the MSU Extension Service, Division of Academic Outreach and Continuing Education and Office of Industrial Outreach Services.
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The retirement of Joe McGilberry, director of the MSU Extension Service since 2001 and head of University Extension and Outreach since 2003, became effective June 30. MSU President Charles Lee will recommend Watson's interim appointment at the July meeting of the Board of Trustees, State Institutions of Higher Learning.
"We have made considerable progress over the past three years in re-aligning the Mississippi State University Extension Service to accommodate changes in the needs of our constituencies and the budgetary reductions imposed by the Legislature," Lee said.
Mississippi's business and industry community, he added, has responded positively to efforts to better coordinate continuing education and industrial outreach efforts throughout the university.
"We must continue our efforts to better meet the needs of the people of our state if we are to enjoy their trust and financial support," Lee said.
During the interim appointment, Watson will lead strategic planning activities focused on a comprehensive approach to teaching, research and extension programs throughout the MSU Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine. He also will work with Provost Peter Rabideau to further involve academic units of the university in continuing education and outreach activities.
"I am honored by the opportunity to serve the university in this interim role until a permanent director is selected," Watson said. "I look forward to working with the president to ensure that University Extension and Outreach has a vision and goals consistent with those of the broader university."
An advisory committee soon will be established to help find a permanent director for University Extension and Outreach, Lee said. The unit's director reports jointly to the vice president for agriculture, forestry and veterinary medicine, and to the provost and vice president for academic affairs.
Watson also is director of the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station and dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He will continue to perform those duties.
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NASA has found 3 nice, habitable planets for us to choose from
The agency's Kepler space telescope locates three planets -- in two new planetary systems -- that are the right distance from their suns to make them potentially life-supporting.
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Left to right: Kepler-22b, Kepler-69c, Kepler-62e, Kepler-62f, and Earth (except for Earth, these are artists' renditions).
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NASA, that wily band of intergalactic peepers, says it's spied three distant planets in two different solar systems that are the proper distance from their suns to make them potentially habitable.
I can almost hear Elon Musk's pitch for time-shares in the Kepler-62 and Kepler-69 systems already.
According to a NASA press release:
Two of the newly discovered planets orbit a star smaller and cooler than [our] sun. Kepler-62f is only 40 percent larger than Earth, making it the exoplanet closest to the size of our planet known in the habitable zone of another star.<|fim_middle|> administrator of the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters.
The announcement follows the discovery over a year ago of the first confirmed planet in the habitable zone -- earth-like Kepler 22-b. However, these new Kepler planets are closer in size to that of earth, making them the smallest planets to be discovered so far in the habitable zone.
Correction, 12:40 p.m. PT: This story was live briefly with inaccurate information about the number of planets found in the habitable zone of their respective planetary systems. A total of three planets are in the habitable zone.
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Become a home entertainment expert with our handpicked tips, reviews and deals. Delivered Wednesdays. | Kepler-62f is likely to have a rocky composition. Kepler-62e orbits on the inner edge of the habitable zone and is roughly 60 percent larger than Earth.
The third planet, Kepler-69c, is 70 percent larger than the size of Earth and orbits in the habitable zone of a star similar to our sun. Astronomers are uncertain about the composition of Kepler-69c, but its orbit of 242 days around a sun-like star resembles that of our neighboring planet Venus.
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The Kepler-62 system has five planets in total, three of which have shorter orbits around their sun, making them hotter and inhospitable. The Kepler-69 system has two planets; super-Earth-size 69c and Kepler-69b, which is more than twice the size of Earth and orbits its star -- which is in the same class as our sun and located in the constellation Cygnus -- every 13 days.
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NASA scientists caution that there's no way to know for sure right now whether these particular planets do host life, but their discovery puts us one step closer to finding a planet like Earth near a star like our sun.
Recently I attended a panel at South By Southwest on the James Webb Space Telescope, the successor to the Hubble scope set to launch in a few years. NASA telescope scientists there spoke of being able to answer the existential question "are we alone?" within a generation.
"The discovery of these rocky planets in the habitable zone brings us a bit closer to finding a place like home. It is only a matter of time before we know if the galaxy is home to a multitude of planets like Earth, or if we are a rarity," said John Grunsfeld, associate | 403 |
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The IMF Completed the Second Review of the Extended Arrangement Under the EFF with Sri Lanka and Approved a US$ 167.2 Million Disbursement. In completing the review, the Executive Board granted a waiver of nonobservance of the continuous performance<|fim_middle|> and Geopolitical Tension
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The Sri Lankan economy showed signs of stabilization during 2016, which is continuing in 2017. The EFF played an important role in helping the authorities to achieve this progress, particularly in implementing reforms and strengthening macroeconomic stability, while strengthening much needed investor confidence. In this context, despite the delay in completing the second review, our authorities remain committed to the successful completion of the EFF as a step towards achieving the broader objectives of socio economic and social policies. Going forward, our Sri Lankan authorities are strongly committed to implement appropriate policy reforms to sustain this improvement towards creating external and fiscal buffers and a conducive environment to achieve high and sustainable economic growth with the support of the international community and in close association with the Fund and staff, complemented by continued technical assistance. In this context, our authorities request the completion of the Second Review of the Extended Arrangement under the EFF.
Sri Lanka's economic reform program is supported by an Extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) that was approved in June 2016 for the amount of SDR 1.1 billion (185 percent of quota and about US$ 1.5 billion) over 36 months. So far two purchases equivalent to SDR 239.788 million have been made, and another purchase equivalent to SDR 119.894 million will be made available upon completion of the second review.
Economic growth held up in 2016 despite the fiscal consolidation and weather-related shocks. Growth was supported by robust activity in the industry and service sectors, and improved confidence following the EFF program agreement in June. Despite some delay in passing the VAT amendments, the authorities met the program targets on tax revenues and the primary balance.
However, the end-2016 reserve target was missed reflecting the resumption of portfolio outflows late in the year and intervention to limit currency depreciation. Progress has been made in most fiscal-structural reforms, but energy pricing reforms have stalled due to political resistance.
The authorities remain committed to the economic reform program and undertook meaningful corrective actions where targets were missed. As a prior action, the new Inland Revenue Act (IRA) will be submitted to parliament.
The authorities also strengthened tax administration and are conducting a diagnostic review of VAT. SOE oversight is improving, and energy pricing reforms are being recalibrated to address earlier setbacks. The central bank took steps to address the missed end-2016 reserve target by resuming since March 2017 the build-up of reserves. In response to high inflation, the central bank tightened monetary policy in March 2017, and stands ready to tighten further should inflation or credit growth stay high.
Going forward, the reform momentum should strengthen further, building on the progress made so far. To reduce the risk of debt distress, fiscal consolidation should continue at steady pace. This would require legislating and implementing the new IRA, strengthening the VAT system and administration, and making further progress in expenditure management and SOE reforms.
Monetary policy should be tightened to rein in inflation and credit growth, and reserve accumulation should continue while allowing for greater exchange rate flexibility. (IMF)
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Top European Pop and Rock Artists of the '80s
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Not many artists from mainland Europe (and Iceland) were able to make that jump into the English-speaking markets, and the ones who did often were saddled, unfairly or not, with the condescending one-hit wonder tag. Even so, here are 10 of the most notable European artists of the '80s, and without them the decade wouldn't have had quite the same exotic flavor.
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This pioneering and versatile German hard rock band nearly achieved world domination during the early and mid '80s, taking its twin-guitar attack, fist-pumping arena rock majesty, and accessible heavy metal sound to never-before-scaled heights. 1984's Love at First Sting stands as a major hard rock album regardless of decade, fueled by a number of unforgettable anthems, including the striking ballad "Still Loving You" and the mid-tempo gem "I'm Leaving You" - as well as the ubiquitous, riff-legendary "Rock You Like a Hurricane." Basically, American fans couldn't get enough of these Teutonic warriors. If only Scorpions guitarist Rudolf Schenker could have shared some of his band's widespread popular appeal with brother Michael's brilliant group, UFO.
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Although it tends to inspire a love-it-or-hate-it response among listeners, the glossy synth pop classic "Take on Me" really made a splash in America in 1985, riding the wave of a joyful keyboard riff and an innovative, memorable video clip all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard pop charts. The Norwegian band that delivered the song valiantly tried to maintain its popularity in the U.S. on the heels of that one monster hit, but it was probably an impossible feat to match for a European act.
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Austria's biggest rock star achieved worldwide stardom by sheer force of will and a playful, flamboyant approach to making commercially viable music. His "Der Kommissar" introduced an early-'80s Teutonic rap to the varied pop music stew, and Falco was one of the few European artists with enough clout and gumption to forge American hits in his native tongue. Falco's most famous composition, "Rock Me Amadeus," employed the artist's best feature, his sense of light-hearted daring, to become a No. 1 U.S. pop hit.
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This Swiss heavy metal band became huge stars worldwide during the mid '80s by bringing a singular but undeniably mainstream style to hard rock. Along with a couple of other artists on this list, the former progressive rock band pioneered what came to be known as power metal or Euro metal, categories that referred to the prevalence of high-pitched, soaring vocals and epic, slightly symphonic arrangements that defined the subgenre. "Screaming in the Night" is a bona fide hard rock classic.
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Though many remain unaware of the fact, German singer Nena Kerner was actually just one member of quite an impressive band that became her namesake. Even so, she and she alone became a major '80s icon, aided by her unique sense of style and stunning good looks matched perfectly with the burgeoning phenomenon of MTV. However, the band's signature tune, "99 Luftballons," remains not only an important relic of '80s pop culture but also retains significant power as a Cold War document of unease and doubt.
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This Icelandic band, led by the striking looks and vocals of Bjork, took it upon itself to inject a fresh, much-needed amount of oddity into '80s music at the end of the decade. After all, by then even the controlled strangeness of some post-new wave acts had faded away entirely, and New Kids on the Block had become the pop (cough) gold standard. So, to say the least, the frenetic, anguished delivery of Bjork and Co. on "Motorcrash" amply filled the niche of "something just a little bit different."
At the risk of getting my meta ya-ya's out a bit too much, this poppy Swedish band belongs on this list if only for the delicious over-the-top nature of, well, pretty much all the music they recorded, as well as frontman Joey Tempest's blustery name and blond locks. But really, the music has its merits - in the form of very catchy melodies and an appropriate fusion of epic, symphonic tendencies with light hard rock. If "The Final Countdown" is like nails on a chalkboard to you, try the soaring power ballad "Carrie."
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This Greek electronic composer had enjoyed a long and varied career for nearly two decades before his soundtrack for the 1981 Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire shot him to international stardom. By 1982, the film's main theme had forced Vangelis' way forever into the memories of children and teenagers, who surely imitated the slow-motion running scene from the film in droves when they made spectacles of themselves in public during the early '80s. OK, well, maybe that was just me.
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Our lone Czech on the list is another soundtrack specialist, in his case making a memorable sonic impression on the small screen. Hammer's accompaniment for the heavily stubbled Crockett and suave, soft-spoken Tubbs on Miami Vice was nothing short of transcendent, providing moody atmospherics at the proper dramatic junctures but mostly shining through as one of the decade's top TV themes. Oddly enough, Hammer had previously been a pretty major jazz fusion musician before stardom beckoned.
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Just over two weeks to go to SummerTyne Americana Festival and the Sage Gateshead looks forward to welcoming a great line-up of artists for what promises to be a memorable weekend.
This year's programme includes the only UK show from U.S. Stax legend William Bell, headlining Saturday night with the 12-strong Stax Academy Revue. Winner of the 2017 Grammy Award for Best Americana Album for his most recent release 'This Is Where I Live', William has an enviable back catalogue of classics like 'Private Number', 'Born Under A Bad Sign', 'You Don't Miss Your Water' and many more.
The Stax Academy Revue features students from the famous Stax Music Academy in Memphis, the only school in the world teaching the artform of American soul music. Most of the students live at or below the poverty line and attend via scholarships from the Soulsville Foundation. Stax Music Academy trips represent the first opportunity to travel beyond Memphis for many students, which has proven to have a significant positive impact on their desire to succeed, self-confidence and self-esteem. Their SummerTyne show will be part of their first-ever UK tour.
Sunday evening sees another one-off show from headliner Beth Nielsen Chapman. From writing hits for other artists to recording her own, Grammy nominee and 2016 Songwriter's Hall of Fame inductee, Beth has inspired many and truly embraced musical diversity. Her ground-breaking song 'Sand and Water' was performed on tour by Elton John and 'This Kiss' was a huge hit for Faith Hill. She has also written for Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Bette Midler, Neil Diamond, Michael McDonald, Roberta Flack, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, amongst many others. For this unique concert, Beth will share the stage with special guests, British singer-songwriter Callaghan and the SummerTyne Strings orchestra.
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The Concourse Stage, co-hosted by the Americana Music Association UK and a unique exhibition of artwork by Jon Langford. | , Angaleena Presley makes her first trip to the UK following the release of acclaimed new album 'Wrangled', considered by many reviewers to be one of the most striking Americana releases of the year and exciting new voice on the international scene, New Zealand-born Marlon Williams brings his own antipodean version of country, folk and blues to SummerTyne.
Plus: Jumpin' Hot Stage, free outdoor stage beside the River Tyne featuring a full line-up of artists throughout the weekend, including: Earl Thomas & Band, Savoy Family Cajun Band, Rhona Dalling, Buffalo Skinners, Paul Handyside Trio, The King Bees, Archie Brown & The Prisoners of Fender, Big Ray & the Hipthrusters, Stax Academy Revue, Dexeter, Fargo Railroad Company, Vera Van Heeringen Trio, Howlin' Ric and the Rocketeers, Amythyst Kiah, Bradley Creswick Western Swing Sinfonia, Robert Vincent Band, Errol Linton Blues Band, Jonathan Terrell | 213 |
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Rancho Santa Fe sports update
By Gideon Rubin
Sometimes the big innings come late, but they almost always seem to come eventually for Cathedral Catholic.
The Dons staged such outbursts on consecutive occasions as they moved closer to an Eastern League championship.
They scored four runs in the fifth inning to open up a five run lead in an 8-2 victory over St. Augustine on May 14.
Two days earlier, they trailed by one run going into their last at-bat in the top of the seventh inning when they staged a decisive five-run rally.
Sean Bouchard homered twice and had four hits and five RBI to lead the Dons in the St. Augustine game.
Giovanni Garbella added two hits.
Jonathan Pendergast, who was credited with the win, struck out three batters and allowed two runs on six hits and one walk in six innings.
Will Law had one hit and drove in two runs and Bouchard contributed a double, one RBI and two runs scored to lead the Dons in the Scripps Ranch game.
Connor Lunn, who was credited with the win, allowed two runs on five hits and four walks in six innings.
The Dons improved to 8-1 in league and 21-4 overall for the season.
Santa Fe Christian clinched a league championship and closed in on perfection with a 9-3 Coastal League South victory over Francis Parker on May 14.
With the victory, the Eagles moved to within two wins of a perfect league season.
Dillon Paulson led the Eagles offensively with two hits including a home run on five RBI.
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Devyn Magnett, who was credited with the victory, struck out three batters and allowed one run on eight hits and one walk in seven innings.
The Dons improved to 12-0 in league and 24-2 overall for the season.
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Canyon Crest Academy defeated Poway 11-8 in an Open Division playoff semifinal on May 17.
Katie Carlson scored four goals to lead the Ravens and Paige Weinstein added two goals and one assist.
Rayna Higuchi contributed one goal and two assists and Alexa Carter and Emma Normoyle each added two goals.
The Ravens improved their overall record for the season to 18-2.
Cathedral Catholic defeated Carlsbad 16-8 in a Division I semifinal playoff game.
Kira Williamson scored four goals to lead the Dons and Margaret Moll, Samantha Herrick and Devon Doheny each added three goals.
The Dons improved their overall record for the season to 15-4.
Torrey Pines lost to La Costa Canyon 16-6 in an Open Division playoff semifinal on May 17.
The Falcons fell to 8-13 overall for the season. | .
Cole Acosta, who was credited with the victory, struck out six batters and allowed three runs on five hits and four walks in 5 2/3 innings.
The Eagles improved to 8-0 in league and 19-5 overall for the season.
Canyon Crest Academy swept a Palomar League doubleheader against Torrey Pines on May 17.
The Ravens got stellar pitching in both games.
Trever Seltzer pitched a five-hit shutout to lead the Ravens to a 1-0 victory in the first game and Dylan Gargas' six-hit shutout highlighted a 4-0 victory in the second game.
The Ravens won the first game in their last at-bat in the bottom of the seventh inning, scoring the game's only run when Brandon Smith doubled in Jacob Gotta.
Torrey Pines lost despite a great pitching effort from Pete Mitchell, who struck out seven batters and allowed one run on five hits and one walk in 6 1/3 innings.
Cole Klemke contributed two hits for the Falcons.
Riley Adams had three hits and Gotta drove in two runs to lead the Ravens offensively in the second game.
The Ravens improved to 5-6 in league and 11-13 overall for the season.
The Falcons fell to 3-10 in league and 12-15 overall for the season.
San Diego Jewish Academy lost to Escondido Charter 7-6 in a Coastal League South game on May 13.
The Lions fell to 1-7 in league and 5-12 overall for the season.
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Cathedral Catholic completed a perfect Western League season as the Dons trounced University City 14-1 in a regular season finale for both teams on May 14.
Sarai Niu had four hits including two doubles and drove in three runs to lead the Dons offensively.
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Shreveport Convention Center – The second-largest convention center in the state is located just seven miles from the Country Inn & Suites. Whether you're attending a gala, a conference or a trade show, you're sure to be impressed by this 350,000-square-foot facility. | The Country Inn & Suites® by Radisson, Shreveport-Airport, LA offers a prime location just off I-20 and about a half mile from Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV). You can attend events at the Shreveport Convention Center or enjoy a shopping spree at the outlets on the Louisiana Boardwalk, both just 10 minutes away.
Our hotel's complimentary, hot breakfast gets your day off to a great start. With options like eggs, waffles, assorted breads and cereals, fruit and yogurt, this breakfast is hearty enough to hold you over until lunch.
For lunch and dinner, be sure to check out the local cuisine at popular restaurants like Fat Daddy's Crawfish and Brother's Seafood.
Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets – Bursting with great deals, Louisiana Boardwalk features a wide variety of stores like Build-a-Bear, Express, Under Armour and Bass Pro Shops just eight miles from the hotel. After you've had your fill of shopping, find a delicious meal at on-site restaurants like Fuddruckers or Joe's Crab Shack.
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OMRON Healthcare India, the leaders in digital Blood Pressure Monitoring segment, opened its first experience centre at Gurgaon today. The move denotes company's home healthcare monitoring space, for bringing the brand closer to the existing and potential customers<|fim_middle|> will serve as a one-stop destination to showcase as well as service Omron's entire portfolio of home health monitoring solutions comprising of Digital Blood Pressure Monitors, Nebulisers, Nerve Stimulators, Body Fat Monitors, Thermometers and Massagers.
The center provide a window to take care of all kinds of customer service issues ranging from the run-of-the mill calibration issues to in and out of warranty & repair services needing advanced technical interventions. The customers will be attended by team Omron members directly to resolve their queries and give them complete know-how on the utility of Omron products. | in the northern market.
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Growing up in a family of twelve kids, I often heard my father say, "You all have to learn to get along." With eight brothers, I realized early that<|fim_middle|> courage and respect to listen to each other and to pursue common ground. What started out as a project to create United US has become a way to find meaningful connections in every day and bring people to find that common ground which brings us together--Civil Graces.
Civil Graces is an opportunity to capture and record such moments in our community. In a divided world, it can seem that we are islands of opinions and that the country has never been so disconnected. But is that the reality? History says no. I decided to enter the conversation with individuals on opposite sides, meet together, lay aside our differences, and explore the common ground that unites us.
There are many such discussions happening around the country. I reached out to national organizations such as Better Angels, The Civil Conversation Project, The People's Supper and the Center for Courage & Renewal--all aimed at looking at the way we connect (or don't connect) and finding ways to bridge the divide. Inspired by the grace of bringing people back together in our community and the spirit of enthusiasm for the transformation that can happen, Civil Graces came to be. I invite you to become a part of the dialogue. | mine was not the only opinion in the house. After running for U.S. Congress this past year and meeting people across the miles, one thing rang true--though we may not always see eye-to-eye, we are all human beings pursuing our happiness the best way we know how. What struck me most was the transformation that happened when people had the | 70 |
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Train-alytics—or How Automation Improves the Human Condition
Mark Palmer
The jury is in: automation improves the human condition.
The evidence: my podcast today with Javier de la Cruz, Managing Director at CAF Digital Services. CAF Group is a manufacturer, maintainer and operator of mobility ecosystems, which builds trams, metros, commuter and high-speed trains. A TIBCO analytics user, LeadMind, CAF´s data-driven platform, provides hi-tech solutions to improve the operations and maintenance of those trains. Its clients include public transport giants around the globe: Renfe, SNCF, CPTM, STC in Mexico, Northern, Wales and Borders, Transport for London and Auckland Transport among many others.
But the story about how CAF automates their systems, to me, shows the positive side of automation.
LeadMind uses analytics, the cloud, and embedded IoT sensors to create over 20 analytics applications, or "train-alytics". It is a combination of advanced analytics in partnership with TIBCO and CAF's engineering expertise to maximize the benefit for train operations and optimize maintenance.
However, these applications and automation don't replace jobs, they make jobs better. Or, as Javier said, "My role is to help our people do the right thing at the right time, with the right knowledge."
Automation and analytics also help make train travel safer. CAF delivers automatic train scanning systems that use computer vision to measure and detect anomalies to make operations safer and less expensive.
LeadMind's new application based on TIBCO, built during COVID-19, automatically detects how many passengers are in each coach. That knowledge is sent in real-time to the next stop, so you can choose which car you want to get in. I told Javier I want this app here in my city for restaurants and bars!
And, yes, real-time insights help CAF save money. In the past, trains were taken out of service to inspect the traction system, wheels, brakes, and so on. Now, embedded IoT sensors emit 10-15,000 data points every day so LeadMind can continually identify issues without taking trains out of service.
LeadMind uses computer vision to evaluate wheel wear and manages contracts all over the world. That adds up, in sum total, to "thousands and thousands" of wheels. At $1,1<|fim_middle|>-time to the next stop, so you can choose which car you want to get in. Click To Tweet
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To Master Master Data Management, Master these Five Enemies | 00 per wheel, that's millions of euros in multi-year cost. Reducing maintenance costs by just 10%-20% saves CAF, in aggregate, three to six million euros in several maintenance contracts.
Results of Analytics and Automation: Safety, Cost Savings, and More
Better insights. Safety. Cost savings. Increased public health. These are the results of analytics and automation. Automation enhances the human condition. CAF re-skill their people for higher-level jobs.
Automation is unstoppable. All over the world. Customers are asking for more automation, not less. More intelligent services that help humans do the right thing at the right time with the right knowledge.
Science magazine found that false information spreads six times faster than truthful news. I think that's why the narrative about job loss and automation spreads so much better than stories like CAF's.
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Add/Edit a note: You may add a note to this header section to display special instructions or notes you want visible to the user.
refresh frequently: A visual reminder to use the refresh button frequently to make sure the calendar display reflects the most current reservations.
refresh event: Refreshing the calendar and update it with the most current reservation information.
Review usage: The Review usage button will direct core admins to the older 'Confirm Usage' tool.
Two weeks: Two week calendar view.
Multi View: Displays multiple instances per one calendar. Instances are additional resources with the same rules and restrictions that can be managed and scheduled from the same calendar.
Forward/Backward: Dependent on the calendar display, this option will allow you to move forward or backward to the next calendar view.
Hide Details: Click this icon if you would like to hide all the options listed above and view ONLY the calendar.
As a core admin, you can view and edit any past or future reservation currently on your calendar. To do this, click on the menu icon to the left of the reservation or double click on the reservation to open the reservation details page (below).
Click "Save Reservation" to save the updated reservation details.
As a core administrator, you typically have two options available to remove reservations.
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Are the rumors that the cloud can be more secure than on-prem true? Or is this the stuff of legend?
The truth is that while the cloud is often difficult to lock-down, with the proper work you can make the cloud much more difficult for hackers to compromise.
With organizations flocking to the cloud, the topic of how you can secure your infrastructure and services is being intensely discussed. The more you know on the subject, the better, because securing your cloud infrastructure falls heavily on your own shoulders (rather than entirely on the shoulders of your provider).
In order to bolster your cloud infrastructure you need to start with looking at who has access to<|fim_middle|> are making it much harder for a hacker to break through.
Through teaching your users the best practices for identity control, researching all the available cloud providers, and constantly patching all your devices and systems, your cloud can be strong. Hackers will be easily discouraged and they'll move on to easier targets.
To learn more about how JumpCloud's Directory-as-a-Service® can help secure your infrastructure give our free trial a run – the first ten users are free forever. Additionally, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns drop us a note! | your systems. The smaller number of users who have access to specific pieces of the infrastructure, the less surface area for attackers to hit.
Beyond this, simple credentials and loose password standards leave you wide open for compromise no matter how many users you have. It is imperative that passwords be complex and that multi-factor authentication is in place for everyone, especially on critical systems like email. Those users in the technical fields within your organization should also leverage SSH key-based authentication to further secure the cloud.
For an attacker, compromised credentials and accounts are the window into the cloud that they seek the most. Even when your provider is secure, user access can drastically weaken the infrastructure. To offset this and maximize your cloud's security, it is critical you have your employees use different passwords for every account or go the extra step and use a password manager.
Identity compromise is the biggest threat to your cloud infrastructure, but you can take control of this risk by monitoring your user activity and practices.
Can we have a walkthrough of your standard security practices and can you show us how our information will be secured?
What is your process in staffing – do you execute background checks?
Where do you host your infrastructure and what tools do you implement to lock it down?
Who has access to your data? How do they have access to this data? And why do they have this access?
Is your data encrypted and/or hashed?
Do you get audited and can we review the audit approach with you?
Asking these questions allows you to fully understand who your cloud provider is and what their security practices are. If a provider includes all of this information on their website then you know they understand fully that their customers care about security practices.
No matter what SaaS service you end up selecting, constant patching is a must for your cloud infrastructure to be secure. Unpatched cloud servers are an open door for hackers, and typically vulnerable machines are getting compromised in less than a month's time. As a result of this, IT organizations need to spot these openings and patch them immediately.
Considering many organizations incorporate BYOD, endpoint devices are controlled by employees instead of IT. These devices can be hard to update, resulting in an unpatched laptop being an even bigger gateway to compromise than an unpatched server. If one of these devices has significant access to your infrastructure then it could potentially lead to disaster.
When working with multiple platforms, patching can be a huge inconvenience. However, it should never be overlooked, as it is crucial for you to control patches and leverage them in a timely manner across all devices and systems.
Nothing is impenetrable, but when looking at cloud security, it is possible to make the infrastructure much harder to crack. If you put in the work and cover all the bases then you | 556 |
Viveca Gyberg finished her medical degree at Karolinska Institutet in 2009, including exchangestudies at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA. Immediately after graduating, she started her medical internship (AT) at Karolinska University Hospital in Solna, after which she in 2011 began her five-year resident program to become a specialized family physician. She was soon awarded the position as a research resident adding two years of<|fim_middle|> lecturer.
Viveca Gyberg has a strong passion for public health and prevention both on individual and societal level.
After defending her thesis in 2014 on prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, Viveca Gyberg has continued as a postdoc studying prevention strategies of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in different risk groups as well as the general population. Her area of research covers policy, lifestyle, drugs, risk markers, diagnostics and medical interventions.
Clip where Viveca Gyberg talks on myocardial infarction on TV4.
Clip where Viveca Gyberg talks about diabetes on TV4. | funded research to her specialist training which enabled her to defend her thesis on prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in 2014 with Professor Lars Rydén as main supervisor.
In addition to her medical education she had spent one year (2005-2006) studying Management and International Relations at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and six months (2002) studying democracy and human rights at the Teologiska Högskolan in Stockholm.
Viveca Gyberg has since February 2015 worked as a reoccurring TV-doctor in TV4s program Vardagspuls. She is an appreciated teacher, advisor and | 139 |
Adolph Wilhelm<|fim_middle|>one | August Rudolphi, auch Adolf Rudolphi (* 5. November 1828 in Mirow; † 28. Dezember 1899 in Neustrelitz) war ein deutscher Arzt. An ihn erinnert ein denkmalgeschützter Gedenkstein in Neustrelitz.
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Adolph Rudolphi war ein Sohn des Mirower Arztes und Distrikt-Physicus (Andreas Gottlieb) Bernhard Rudolphi (1799–1864). Der Friedländer Pastor und Geschichtsforscher Johann Gottlieb Rudolphi (1760–1838). war sein Großvater.
Rudolphi studierte Humanmedizin an der Universität Berlin und wurde hier am 29. August 1851 zum Dr. med. promoviert. Im selben Jahr legte er die Staatsprüfung für praktische Ärzte ab und begann seinen Militärdienst im Kaiser Franz Garde-Grenadier-Regiment Nr. 2. Gleichzeitig war er Assistenzarzt an der Provinzial-Irrenanstalt Halle-Nietleben. 1852 kam er nach Neustrelitz und war zunächst Assistenzarzt für das II.(Strelitzer) Bataillon im Großherzoglich Mecklenburgisches Grenadier-Regiment Nr. 89. 1855 wurde er zum Chefarzt des von Herzogin Caroline neu gegründeten Krankenhauses Carolinenstift in Neustrelitz berufen und blieb in dieser Stellung bis an sein Lebensende.
1860 berief ihn Großherzog Friedrich Wilhelm zum Wirklichen Mitglied des Großherzoglichen Medizinal-Kollegiums, der Gesundheitsbehörde von Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
Er war Erbe einiger Spitzenstücke aus der bedeutenden Altertümer-Sammlung seines Großvaters, darunter eine bei Mirow gefundene Achat-Gemme und ein bei Lübbersdorf gefundener römischer Tripus, die 1880 zur Tagung der Deutschen Anthropologische Gesellschaft in Berlin ausgestellt wurden. Der Großteil war 1842 in die Großherzogliche Altertümersammlung zu Neustrelitz gekommen.
Rudolphi war seit 14. Oktober 1869 verheiratet mit Marianne Theodore Johanne von Wick (1839–1906), Tochter des Bützower Kriminalrats Friedrich von Wick. Er fand auf dem neuen Friedhof Neustrelitz seine letzte Ruhe.
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1860 Titel Medizinalrat
1880 Titel Obermedizinalrat
1873 Königlicher Kronen-Orden (Preußen) 4. Klasse mit dem Roten Kreuz am Erinnerungsband
1897 Hausorden der Wendischen Krone, Ritter
Nach seinem Tod wurde 1900 vor dem Carolinenstift ein von Martin Wolff gestalteter Gedenkstein mit einem Reliefbild Rudolphis enthüllt.
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De haemostatice. Diss. Berlin 1851
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August Blanck, Axel Wilhelmi: Die Mecklenburgischen Ärzte von den ältesten Zeiten bis zur Gegenwart. Schwerin 1901, S. 138, Nr. 714
Gustav Willgeroth: Die mecklenburgischen Aerzte von den ältesten Zeiten bis zur Gegenwart. – Schwerin 1929, S. 138, 182
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What do you mean by critical path method (CPM)?
The critical path method (CPM), or critical path analysis (CPA), is a calculation for planning an arrangement of venture exercises. It is generally utilized as a part of conjunction with the program evaluation and review technique (PERT).
The critical path method (CPM) is a well-ordered undertaking management procedure for process arranging that<|fim_middle|> administrator to the likelihood that non- critical exercises might be postponed past their aggregate buoy, accordingly making another critical way and deferring venture finish. Also, the method can without much of a stretch join the ideas of stochastic expectations, utilizing the program evaluation and review technique (PERT) and occasion chain approach.
As of now, there are a few programming arrangements accessible in an industry that utilization the CPM technique for booking; see a rundown of task administration programming. The technique as of now utilized by most venture administration programming depends on a manual estimation approach created by Fondahl of Stanford University.
A timetable created utilizing the critical path techniques frequently isn't understood absolutely, as estimations are utilized to compute times: on the off chance that one slip-up is made, the consequences of the investigation may change. This could cause a bombshell in the execution of an undertaking if the appraisals are indiscriminately accepted and if changes are not tended to speedily. Be that as it may, the structure of critical path analysis is with the end goal that the fluctuation from the first calendar caused by any change can be estimated, and its effect either enhanced or balanced for. To be sure, an imperative component of undertaking after death investigation is the as-fabricated critical way (ABCP), which examines the particular causes and effects of changes between the arranged timetable and inevitable calendar as really actualized. | characterizes critical and non- critical errands with the objective of avoiding time allotment issues and process bottlenecks. The CPM is preferably suited to ventures comprising of various exercises that connect in a mind-boggling way.
Define the required assignments and put them down in a requested list.
Create a flowchart or other chart demonstrating each errand in connection with the others.
Identify the critical and non- critical connections among errands.
Determine the normal consummation or execution time for each assignment.
Locate or devise options for the most critical ways.
The CPM was produced in the 1950s by DuPont and was first utilized as a part of rocket barrier development ventures. Since that time, the CPM has been adjusted to different fields including equipment and programming item innovative work. Different PC programs are accessible to help extend chiefs utilize the CPM.
Critical Path Analysis is generally utilized with all types of activities, including development, aviation and protection, programming improvement, inquire about tasks, item advancement, designing, and plant support, among others. Any undertaking with reliant exercises can apply this technique for scientific examination. The first run through CPM was utilized for real high rise advancement was in 1966 while building the previous World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City. Despite the fact that the first CPM program and approach is never again utilized, the term is by and large connected to any approach used to examine an undertaking system rationale graph.
Consistent end focuses, for example, turning points or deliverable things.
Utilizing these qualities, CPM computes the longest way of arranged exercises to legitimate end indicates or the finish of the venture, and the most punctual and most recent that every movement can begin and complete without making the task longer. This procedure figures out which exercises are " critical ". In project management, a critical way is the succession of undertaking system exercises which signify the longest general term, in any case, if that longest span has coast or not. This decides the most limited time conceivable to finish the undertaking. There can be 'add up to glide' inside the critical way. For instance, if a venture is trying a sunlight based board and errand 'B' requires 'dawn', there could be a planning limitation on the testing movement so it would not begin until the booked time for dawn.
This may embed dead time into the calendar on the exercises in that way preceding the dawn because of expecting to sit tight for this occasion. This way, with the requirement, created to add up to buoy would really make the way more, with adding up to glide being a piece of the briefest conceivable span for the general venture. At the end of the day, singular errands on the critical way before the requirement may have the capacity to be deferred without prolonging the critical way; this is the 'aggregate buoy' of that assignment. Be that as it may, the time added to the venture length by the requirement is really critical way drag, the sum by which the task's term is reached out by each critical way movement and limitation.
A venture can have a few, parallel, close critical ways; and a few or the majority of the undertakings could have 'free buoy' and additionally 'add up to coast'. An extra parallel way through the system with the aggregate terms shorter than the critical way is known as a subcritical or non- critical way. Exercises on subcritical ways have no drag, as they are not broadening the task's term.
CPM examination apparatuses enable a client to choose a coherent endpoint in an undertaking and rapidly distinguish its longest arrangement of ward exercises. These apparatuses can show the critical way as a falling waterfall that streams from the undertakings begin to the chose consistent endpoint.
Despite the fact that the movement on-bolt outline (PERT Chart) is as yet utilized as a part of a couple of spots, it has by and large been superseded by the action on-hub graph, where every action appears as a case or hub and the bolts speak to the coherent connections going from antecedent to successor has appeared here in the "Action on-hub graph".
On the off chance that a critical way movement has nothing in parallel, its drag is equivalent to its length. Along these lines, A and E have dragged for 10 days and 20 days separately.
In the event that a critical way movement has another action in parallel, its drag is equivalent to whichever is less: its length or the aggregate buoy of the parallel action with the minimum aggregate buoy. In this manner since B and C are both parallel to F (buoy of 15) and H (buoy of 20), B has a length of 20 and drag of 15, while C has a term of just 5 days and consequently drag of just 5. Action D, with a span of 10 days, is parallel to G (buoy of 5) and H (buoy of 20) and along these lines, its drag is equivalent to 5, the buoy of G.
These outcomes, including the drag calculations, enable chiefs to organize exercises for the powerful administration of task culmination, and to abbreviate the arranged critical way of a venture by pruning critical way exercises, by "optimizing", as well as by "slamming the critical way".
Critical path drag analysis has likewise been utilized to enhance plans for forms outside of strict undertaking focused settings, for example, to expand producing throughput by utilizing the procedure and measurements to distinguish and lighten deferring elements and accordingly lessen get together lead time.
Crash length is a term alluding to the most limited time for which a movement can be booked It can be accomplished by moving more assets towards the finish of that action, bringing about diminished time spent and regularly a lessened nature of work, as the premium is determined to speed. Crash span is normally demonstrated as a straight connection amongst cost and action length; in any case, by and large, a curved capacity or a stage work is more pertinent.
Initially, the critical path method thought about just sensible conditions between terminal components. From that point forward, it has been extended to consider the consideration of assets identified with every action, through procedures called action based asset assignments and asset leveling. An asset leveled calendar may incorporate delays because of a stock bottleneck and may make a formerly shorter way turn into the longest or most "asset critical " way. A related idea is known as the critical chain, which endeavors to shield action and task spans from unexpected deferrals because of asset requirements.
Since venture plans change all the time, CPM permits constant checking of the calendar, which enables the undertaking director to track the critical exercises, and alarms the task | 1,366 |
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Andrew J. Gerber is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at CUMC in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Interim Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute MRI Unit. He did his medical and psychiatric training at Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Hospital, and Weill Cornell Medical College - Payne Whitney Clinic, where he served as chief resident, and his child psychiatry training at the combined Columbia-Cornell NYPH training program where he was also chief resident. He completed a PhD in psychology at University College London where he studied with Peter Fonagy and Joseph Sandler, investigating the process and outcome of psychotherapy in young adults. He trained as a research fellow with Bradley Peterson at the New York State Psychiatric Institute in brain imaging and child psychiatry. His principal interests and research lie in studying the neurobiological bases of social cognition, particularly in relation to autism spectrum disorders and change in response to psychotherapy.
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Here in Arizona we have numerous companies that provide specialized bed bug treatment options from heat treatment to fumigation to chemical only treatment. We have found that the most economical approach is using a pre-treatment K9 bed bug inspection to identify the rooms that need to be treated and then a post K9 treatment inspection to ensure the treatment was effective. Using this method the consumer can save hundreds if not thousands on unnecessarily treating the entire structure when a canine bed bug inspection can clear those areas at a fraction of the cost.
Do not panic. If you really do have bed bugs the infestation is not going to explode or get worse in a day or even a few days. Do not move anything!
Have us identify the areas that need treated. Hopefully it ends up not being bed bugs and you are only out the cost of the inspection. We are a third party bed bug detection dog service that gets paid whether bed bugs are found or not so we would never recommend treatments without physical proof of an active infestation. We are on your side and the fewer bugs found the better as far as we are concerned.
If we confirm the infestation we will help you contact some of our proffered pest control companies that not only guarantee their treatment, but have an outstanding record of honest and ethical work. We are very picky about who we work with so you can be sure the companies that we refer are a combination of effective, honest and affordable.
2-4 weeks after the treatment is complete we will conduct a post-treatment canine inspection. If any live bed bug activity is found the pest control company that treated the area will be notified immediately and they will re-treat right away. We will then schedule an additional post-treatment bed bug dog inspection at no additional cost to you until the treatment is effective.
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Earnings per click is the be-all end-all performance metric to affiliates.
This key performance metric is your average revenue for each individual click you are driving to an advertiser. And if you don't think this is the one metric to keep your eyes on, allow me to explain.
But first, ask yourself a few key questions. Are you studying the metric? Do you know how it is calculated? Are you using it to strategically influence business decisions?
If you answered no to any of the above questions, you are leaving money on the table. And if that isn't enough to persuade you, let's cover a few other reasons why this metric matters.
Earnings per click is an agnostic statistic. At the end of the day, affiliates want to maximize their profit. Click To Tweet The metric doesn't care how high your conversion rate is. It doesn't care that exclusive payout you may have or the sheer number of clicks you generated. Earnings per click cuts through the clutter and gives you the exact amount of money you can expect to receive for every click you purchase based on historic performance. With that knowledge, it is just up to the affiliate to get their cost per click under their earnings per click to be profitable.
The true potential of the earnings per click metric is fully unlocked when utilized in a paid supply side cost per click or cost per thousand impressions environment. If you can extrapolate a cost per click for every click you drive to your paid advertisements, then you can directly compare this against the earnings per click that is calculated in your tracking software. If you subtract your cost per click from your earnings per click, you get your net profit per click.
This is key. This is what affiliates thrive on when it comes down to it. Forget conversion rates. Forget click-through rates. Forget payouts. If your earnings per click is higher than your cost per click, you are making money. It's as simple as that.
Most supply-side advertising platforms will provide you your cost per click, or a way to calculate your cost per click per ad by default. For instance, during my college years, I was operating as a high volume social media affiliate. The self-serve media buying platform I was pushing clicks through offered line-by-line reporting for each of my advertisements and their respective cost per clicks. To harmonize with this, my tracking platform offered earnings per click breakouts by sub ID. This meant that as long as I passed in the creative ID into a sub ID in the tracking links behind my ads, I could directly determine profit for each over any period. Split-testing on easy mode.
Earnings per click is calculated by taking the total earnings you have generated over a period, and then dividing that by the number of clicks you have generated for that same period. This gives you an estimation of what you can expect each individual click you are generating to produce in earnings. This is a figure that is invaluable in a cost per click environment.
1. Shop smarter. Let's say a network approaches you with the same offer you are currently running, but with a higher payout. An attractive offer, right? In reality, this actually means nothing. Sure, the payout is higher — but what if the conversion rate is much lower?<|fim_middle|> Lutheran University. | You could actually be losing money by running with this new network. This is where earnings per click becomes vitally important. If your EPC is higher on this new network than the old, you are now making more money. The conversion rate doesn't matter. The payout doesn't matter.
2. Test quicker. Having one metric to use as a baseline to measure performance makes split-testing a breeze. You now have the ability to juggle multiple networks, or constantly swap out links, while only having to focus on the earnings per click of those campaigns. In such a fluid, fast flowing industry, time is your most valuable asset. Calculating earnings per click gives you back time you were spending performing tedious calculations.
3. Feel safer. Fraud is, and will always be, a nagging, frustrating problem in the performance marketing world. Monitoring earnings per click as your anchor point facilitates a simple sense of security and control. Click To Tweet It is a trivial task to record and chart trends by hour, day, month, when you are only relying on a single key metric that pulls from both your gross spend and earnings. Effortless trend monitoring breeds obvious trend outliers. This empowers you, as a marketer, to focus your time on what's critically important — performance.
Running as an affiliate business means spending a lot of time looking for and testing offers. If your main goal is to make as much profit as possible, you need to optimize where you spend your time. Getting lost in numbers and metrics is easy, and if you're not analyzing the right things, you're wasting time and losing money. Focusing on earnings per click may seem like too simple a solution, but it's a quick way to ensure that you're making money efficiently.
For more tips, check out 9 Best Practices for Affiliate Networks.
Tyler has been immersed in the performance marketing world since 2008, where he made his entry as a high volume social media publisher for a variety of networks. Evolving to run direct with advertisers lead him to meet the HasOffers team, where he now works as a Sales Engineer in the Seattle office. He specializes in automation and optimization of businesses using HasOffer's robust API, as well as creative solutions to problems the platform doesn't solve out of the box. Tyler has a BS in Computer Science from Pacific | 470 |
I design experiences that make people's lives simple.
At Bauer, my design partner and I were tasked by the Product Manager to create a proof of concept for Apple TV for Absolute Radio.
The aim was to design a minimum viable product that would increase the awareness of Absolute Radio as well as give the station a presence on a brand new digital platform. The real challenge was to complete the project end to end in 3 days. Could it be done? Challenge<|fim_middle|> content. The key to getting as many people as possible to see that content is to make it very easy for a user to share this content with their nearest and dearest. So the real UX challenge was to rigorously test how an article could be shared.
Rigorous user tests were performed with real users to see which buttons they would share with friends.
The user research highlighted the need for ShortList Media to potentially solve the issues of their users. ShortList readers often felt that living in a city felt like they were living in a rigged game. They were time poor and cash poor. As a result I designed some concepts to provide a vision for the products that ShortList Media could produce in the future.
Buzz is a product that that could help users find local bars and events in their proximity. My research unpacked that users often struggled to find cost effective ways to have fun in the city. The buzz could curate the bars and events with the best deals with added incentives for readers to socialise with friends.
ShortList users often complained that they couldn't get on the property ladder or that finding places to rent was an arduous pursuit, perhaps ShortList could help? | accepted.
Empowering artists to build their careers.
YouTube is the biggest stage on planet Earth.
YouTube for Artists is a brand new analytics platorm for musicians. YouTube's Music Insights tool lets artists find out where their fans are so they can plan their next tour around them. The tool allows artists to grow their audience and build their own career without the need for a record label.
To provide artists with accurate analytics that will empower them to engage with their fans.
For users to be able search a location and understand the top ranking artists in the area.
For users to be able to search by artist and understand their top ranking audience numbers across the globe.
For this project I worked with an excellent team of designers at an agency called Rehabstudio. I was hired for a month and it was intense but a fantastic experience.
My process was to start sketching and gradually increase the detail after each user test. The process was extremely lean and it was very productive way of working. We produced what felt like 1000 paper prototypes. It felt arduous but it also gave us the ability to feel quickly and validate our assumptions. We only started to produce hi fidelity prototypes when we felt confident we were heading in the right direction, which saved us a lot of time.
Re-imaginng fitness for the 21st Century.
Mike Barwis is the founder and CEO of Barwis Methods; he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He currently serves as a Senior Advisor to the New York Mets, he's also the star of the Discovery Channel's TV show "American Muscle", which features his work with professional athletes and people with disabilities.
I designed an innovative fitness app for high performance app for Barwis Methods with my design partner Matt Sewell.
This project needed a core understanding of the way the founder Mike Barwis worked with athletes and how is clients would interact with the product I was designing. To get a true understanding of how I should design this product I flew out to his gym in Detroit to conduct user research.
Inspiring professionals to work and network in interesting places.
Work London is a hyperlocal discovery app that helps professionals find the most inspiring places to work around London. The places can range from the trendiest coffee shops to museums to open green spaces within the city. Once the user gets to their desired location they can connect to like minded professionals and collaborate on projects.
The goal with this project was to create a companion app that would help professionals get out of the office and find inspirational places around the city.
The goals were very simple.
Inspire professionals to get out of the office.
Connect to like minded professionals that are also hot desking to inspire collaboration.
Get professionals excited about working again.
From day one, it was obvious that this product was going to be a mobile phone application.
The challenge was to create a fantastic discovery experience that was supported by geo location positioning that would assist the user. This app was going to be primarily a companinion app.
To really capture the opportunities and pitfalls of working in a inpsiring places around London, I observed nomadic workers in London.
Some of the most interesting insights came for watching the buzz around Google Campus in London. I conducted a few user interviews and captured the main pain points. The major things I discovered was that people wanted to find the wifi code when they arrived at their location. They also wanted to know the opening times of the places, there was no point in being inspired, travelling to a location only to discover the place was closed. From this point onwards we made an executive decision to include as much useful information regarding the location as possible.
Work London has since been rebranded to Work Wherever.
Work Wherever has been launched in app store and has been a run away success. Forever Beta have announced that the app has become so popular that they are looking to build an Apple Watch version of app.
Homebase wanted to get at an understanding of the attitudes and behaviours of their customers towards tackling DIY projects. The strategy behind gaining these insights is that Homebase could start building tools that would enable customers to plan their projects and purchase goods on their website.
It's really important to understand the user by conducting user interviews . It's helps me build empathy with their pain points when design solutions. Designing with empathy is almost a super power when it comes to crafting products that user's genuinely love. Being user centric is good but as a Product Designer, it is equally important to have a core understanding of the business requirements. Essentially all online retailers want to concentrate on selling stuff online. So I'm often asked to make the e-commerce journey as slick as possible with minimum friction.
As a team of designers on this project , we helped Homebase stakeholders focus on outcomes rather than solutions, this enabled us to look at the experience of a user planning their DIY project holistically.
After conducting numerous user interviews I was in a great position to see some recurring themes. The best way to displays these themes was to put together user personas. User personas clearly illustrate the needs and behaviours of the user quickly, so it's a valuable artefact that can help project stakeholders understand build empathy with their customers.
I quickly identified that DIY projects are daunting prospects to Homebase customers. The idea of planning a project seemed time consuming. We spoke to users who had recently completed their own DIY projects.
The key pain points were as follows.
There was no time to do the actual DIY work.
There was insecurity about not knowing what they were doing.
They often underestimated how much time the project would take.
They had problems miscalculating the how much materials they would need.
After gathering insights, we identified that users had no way of calculating their materials when planning or even purchasing products. We holistically gathered a lot of insights. however it mades sense to update the website with a suite of planners and calculators that would would immediately enhance the user experience as well as boost sales. We started designing rapid prototypes with users, constantly testing and refining our ideas.
Along with my design partner Matt Sewell, we designed a new system for both Desktop and App, which now gives accurate advice when purchasing supplies.
Grazia Daily is the online home for the UK's most exciting, talked about weekly magazine. It provides the latest news, thought-provoking opinion pieces, beauty and fashion trends.
The website was in dire need of an upgrade as users were slowly gravitating to mobile devices. It became increasingly important to create a fantastic mobile experience as well as engaging with desktop users.
The editorial team were doing a fantastic job but the website was not presenting their work in a way that would be compelling or shareable for users.
The primary goals were as follows.
Increase engagement on mobile devices.
Showcase content in a better way.
Showcase adverts without disrupting the user experience.
We undertook a mobile first approach.
When designing a mobile responsive website I always take a mobile first approach.
The primary reason for a mobile first approach is that desktop first experiences are nightmarish in terms of retrofitting content into a mobile experience.
It is important to have a firm understanding of the hierarchy when redesigning content based website. It's imperative to understand the relationships between all of the elements.
I used a lot of the principles of atomic design when creating prototypes for Grazia Daily. What is atomic design I hear you say? You can read all about it here.
Essentially all news based websites have the following pieces of content. Images, video, audio and body text.
The article pages are built up of images, video and body text are the building blocks of an article.
The category pages are built up of articles that are tagged under a specific category.
The homepage is built up of the most relevant and most recent articles.
My visual design partner, Matt Sewell and I worked extremely hard on this project. There were many iterations and the prototypes were tested extensively. As we were launching a brand new experience, Matt had the opportunity to update the Grazia Daily brand.
In 2017, there was a noticeable decline in desktop web traffic for shortlist.com. However, 66 % of traffic came from a mobile device. The analytics never lie in these, it was clear that the website need to be redesigned and optimised for the mobile users. I was brought to assist redesign the user experience for shortlist.com and stylist.com.
I conducted user interviews with real Shortlist readers. In total I spoke to circa 40 readers of Shortlist magazine and shortlist.com users. In a bid to understand the user's experience of consuming the website I needed to get under the skin of their day to day routine.
My key objectives for these interviews are as follows.
• Understand how people read online content.
It was important to understand users' routine, because I wanted Shortlist to design and build solutions to user's problem rather than just retrofit their existing products to assist users.
The secret to improving traffic on a publishing website is to produce amazing and compelling | 1,812 |
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About Brian Biro - Leadership, Change and Team Building Author:
Brian Biro is America's Breakthrough Coach! A major client described him best when he said: "Brian Biro has the ENERGY of a 10-year old… the ENTHUSIASM of a 20-year old, and the WISDOM of a 75-year old! He is one of the nation's foremost speakers and teachers of Leadership, Possibility Thinking, Thriving on Change, and Team-Building.
Brian has delivered over 1,800 presentations around the world over the last 29 years. The author of 13 books including his best-seller, Beyond Success, Brian was rated #1 from over 40 Speakers at 4 consecutive INC. Magazine International Conferences. With degrees from Stanford University and UCLA, Brian has appeared on Good Morning America, and CNN.
Brian was recently named one of the top 100 most inspirational graduates in the 75-year history of the UCLA Graduate School of Business. He was also honoured as one of the top 25 Motivational Speakers in the United States!
What Brian Biro Talks About:
Breakthrough to KINDNESS!
A powerful new keynote by Brian Biro.
What is the single most important element in elevating employee engagement in business today?
What is the key ingredient in building an unstoppable culture of teamwork, loyalty, and collaboration?
What is the most surprising yet empowering difference-maker in your organization? One that every single team member can bring immediately to each other and to every customer? And the one that will have a direct and extraordinary positive impact to your bottom line?
In one dynamic word: KINDNESS!
In this culture-shifting keynote, Brian Biro reveals the stunning bottom-line impact that results from a concerted focus on elevating kindness into every aspect of your organization!
You'll be amazed to learn that companies<|fim_middle|> acknowledgement, and appreciation to build others. During this presentation, the keys to building trust and to helping everyone around you feel important and significant are discovered
From Ego to We Go!
We have extremely high standards of excellence at Accenture. We seek to bring our professionals the very best speakers and teachers, and even with the level of quality we demand, it is exceptionally rare to find someone who hits the mark so powerfully and perfectly for every participant.
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Change, Leadership, Teamwork | who center on kindness as a top value create remarkable results such as:
A ten-fold reduction in turnover vs industry average (Chick-Fil-A and Starbucks)
Legendary profitability (46 consecutive years of positive bottom line and zero layoffs throughout all those years – Southwest Airlines)
Industry leading growth and patient/customer care (Kaiser Permanente)
Many in business have the mistaken belief that focusing on kindness is soft and weak. Brian will shatter those misconceptions! He'll also uncover the simple secrets to developing and delivering proactive kindness into your culture that will transform every aspect of your business. The time is NOW to BREAKTHROUGH TO KINDNESS!
New for 2019: A Keynote-Length Presentation Where EVERYONE Gets To Break a Board!
Brian Biro's full Breakthrough Experience typically takes a minimum of 4 hours. In the past, he has offered a shorter version in a Keynote format of 75-90 minutes, but due to time constraints only two randomly-selected attendees would actually get to break boards.
Well, in response to the needs of meeting planners who are charged with accomplishing more in tighter time frames, Brian is excited to introduce a new Keynote Presentation that can still be accomplished in 75-90 minutes, but now EVERYONE gets the full board-breaking experience!
Breakthrough Leadership
Every industry is a breakthrough business seeking to breakthrough with customers to generate loyalty, satisfaction, and a relationship. According to Brian Biro, the key to lasting success in business is breaking through with your own team members so they eagerly embrace personal responsibility, committed purpose, and leadership. All team members must see themselves as breakthrough leaders. Especially in times of challenge, they must focus persistently on what they can do rather than wasting time and energy on the things they don't control. This one-of-a-kind presentation ignites the energy and true leadership potential in every participant. Breakthrough Leadership is full spectrum leadership that teaches every participant how to shape the future, energize the team, build effective relationships, drive results, and model personal excellence, integrity, and accountability.
There are three principal ways of dealing with change for both organizations and individuals: merely putting up with change; fighting change and staying entrenched in old ways of thinking, acting, and leading; and embracing or creating change. By embracing or creating change, individuals and organizations become champions of change, injecting energy, momentum, innovation, and vitality into everything they do. By making everyone feel respected, appreciated and engaged, individuals will feel excited to come to work and encourage growth within the organization. In this presentation, Brian Biro teaches the simple but powerful keys to move from change idlers to champions of change.
Controlling the Controllables
By turning our focus away from things we don't control and shifting our energy towards things we do control, Brian Biro teaches about organizations and individuals who are winning in these challenging times by creating cultures of possibility, based upon every team member embracing personal responsibility for their effort, energy, and attitude. Legendary coach John Wooden often said: Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, for your character is who you are. Your reputation, is only what others think you are. By focusing on things in your control like the key elements of your character – effort, energy, and attitude – teams can breakthrough the fear of failure and replace it with an unstoppable determination to constantly improve and match their characters with their reputations.
Great leaders know the secrets to help themselves and their team members move from it's a job to it's my passion. They energize and engage the team, build effective and connected relationships, shape the future, and model personal excellence, integrity, personal responsibility, and humility. That's how they deliver exceptional results. In this presentation, Brian Biro teaches leaders how to build people and teams to make them breakthrough leaders.
Silos to Synergy
In this presentation, Brian Biro uses his previous experience in building one of America's largest and most accomplished swimming teams, along with principles and strategies learned while acting as corporate vice president for a leading transportation company – to teach how every department should work together in synergy, and not individually as silos. This idea results to engineer a phenomenal turnaround in enormous sales and profitability growth while transforming a silo-infested organization into a high performance team.
Building People
How do you build trust, momentum, energy, and passion into every member of your team, whether you're the long-time leader or a new addition to the team? And when the workday is done, how do you bring that same enthusiasm to your loved ones? Most importantly, how do you build these qualities within yourself? In Building People, Brian Biro teaches fresh new approaches in using recognition, | 954 |
Marketing professionals know how vital it is to understand a target audience's preferred platforms. People engage with multiple platforms regularly, so you need to market across multiple platforms to be effective. Therefore, it is essential for marketers to be competent in multi-platform marketing.
The more platforms you use in your marketing strategy, the greater return on investment you can expect. Experts say that multi-platform marketing is more easily engrained in the audience's long-term memory than a single-platform approach.
When marketers significantly reduce spending in traditional media, like TV and print, it is a missed opportunity. In fact, it has been shown that the most effective mix is placing over 75% in traditional media with the remainder in digital.
Some of the most successful and creative marketing campaigns include traditional and new media, like print ads in newspapers and magazines, advertisements on billboards and busses, digital video ads that appear online, social media profiles involving one<|fim_middle|> yourself or are hiring a contractor, it is necessary to be well versed in multi-platform marketing. | -on-one engagement through commenting and replying, website engagement through chat, and more.
TV and digital video have so much crossover in the minds of consumers that using the two platforms together will amplify your return on investment in ways that other combinations do not.
To maximise the reach and return on your investment consider using a multi-platform approach, because many consumers engage with numerous platforms on a daily basis.
Focus on the client first and the platform second. Take advantage of the sophisticated measurement and analytics tools for finding when and where your target audience is consuming media.
Different segments consume media differently. Looking at the breakdown of what percentage of their time is spend on one platform versus another by segment can be the key to increasing return on investment.
Multi-platform marketing should create consistency across platforms, and a single consistent message should be tailored to each platform. For example, desktop ads should be in-depth enough to engage, while mobile ads are more effective in a shorter format. The message is the same, but the content is adjusted to suit each platform.
Marketing strategists determine campaign objectives, which requires learning how the target audience spends their time and on which platforms.
So that copywriters can write engaging content they visualise what the final advert will look like and utilise the specifications and nuances of each platform.
Graphic designers must determine the ad platform before beginning work because different software and specifications ae used for the various platforms.
Once digital media is selected for a campaign, IT professionals can often find contract positions working on digital designs. That is when you need an umbrella company to help navigate contractor pay.
Media buyers calculate reach and impressions to ensure that the marketing budget is spent wisely. That requires extensive knowledge of multiple platforms.
Any marketing campaign should include a multi-platform approach. That should involve carefully studying your target audience and using a mix of new and traditional media. Remember that whether you are intending to do this type of work | 377 |
Chanel J. Hudson Joins Pashman Stein Walder Hayden as an Associate in the Firm's Criminal Defense and Litigation Practices
Pashman Stein Walder Hayden is pleased to announce that Chanel J<|fim_middle|> against high value tort and other liability claims. In addition to her civil trial experience, she also worked at the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender for 12 years, where she was involved with complex criminal trials and handled family law matters related to Title 9 and Title 30 matters. During her tenure at the Office of the Public Defender, she argued successfully before both the New Jersey Appellate Division and New Jersey Supreme Court, resulting in a favorable published decision.
"Working with clients in a collaborative manner to solve their complex legal matters is important to me and I am excited to be joining the phenomenal team of lawyers at Pashman Stein Walder Hayden who share my belief that client engagement is the key to successful litigation," said Hudson.
Hudson earned her Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law and received her Bachelor of Arts from the Pennsylvania State University. She is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.
Chanel J. Hudson | . Hudson has joined the firm as an Associate in the firm's Criminal Defense, Investigations, Litigation, Appellate Advocacy, and Cannabis & Hemp Law practices, as of December 6, 2021.
"We welcome Chanel to our firm and are excited to have her as part of our team," said Pashman Stein Managing Partner Michael S. Stein. "Her trial and appellate experience further deepens our already formidable civil and criminal litigation bench."
Hudson is an accomplished litigator with extensive experience in complex civil and criminal litigation. Prior to joining Pashman Stein, Hudson worked as Senior Counsel with the New York City Law Department where she defended the City of New York and various New York City agencies | 145 |
New Acropolis Museum / Bernard Tschumi Architects
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Architects: Bernard Tschumi Architects
Area Area of this architecture project Area: 21000.0 m²
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Located in the historic of Makryianni district, the Museum stands less than 1<|fim_middle|>ropolis and its surroundings by uniting collections formerly dispersed in multiple institutions, including the small Acropolis Museum built in the 19th century.
The rich collections provide visitors with a comprehensive picture of the human presence on the Acropolis, from pre-historic times through late antiquity. Integral to this program is the display of an archeological excavation on the site: ruins from the 4th through 7th centuries A.D., left intact and protected beneath the building and made visible through the first floor. Other program facilities include a 200-seat auditorium.
Principal Design Features
Designed with spare horizontal lines and utmost simplicity, the Museum is deliberately non-monumental, focusing the visitor's attention on extraordinary works of art. With the greatest possible clarity, the design translates programmatic requirements into architecture.
Light: The collection consists primarily of works of sculpture, many of them architectural pieces that originally decorated the monuments of the Acropolis, so the building that exhibits them is a museum of ambient natural light. The use of various types of glass allows light to flood into the top-floor Parthenon Gallery, to filter through skylights into the archaic galleries, and to penetrate the core of the building, gently touching the archeological excavation below the building.
Circulation: The collection is installed in chronological sequence, from pre-history through the late Roman period, but reaches its high point (literally and programmatically) with the Parthenon Frieze. The visitor's route is therefore a clear, three-dimensional loop. It goes up from the lobby via escalator to the double-height galleries for the Archaic period; upward again by escalator to the Parthenon Gallery; then back down to the Roman Empire galleries and out toward the Acropolis itself.
The base hovers over the excavation on more than 100 slender concrete pillars. This level contains the lobby, temporary exhibition spaces, museum store, and support facilities.
The middle (which is trapezoidal in plan) is a double-height space that soars to 10 meters (33 feet), accommodating the galleries from the Archaic to the late Roman period. A mezzanine features a bar and restaurant (with a public terrace looking out toward the Acropolis) and multimedia space.
The top is the rectangular, glass-enclosed, skylit Parthenon Gallery, over 7 meters high and with a floor space of over 2,050 square meters (22,100 square ft). It is shifted 23 degrees from the rest of the building to orient it directly toward the Acropolis. Here the building's concrete core, which penetrates upward through all levels, becomes the surface on which the marble sculptures of the Parthenon Frieze are mounted. The core allows natural light to pass down to the Caryatids on the level below.
Address: Acropolis, Athens, Greece
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Cite: "New Acropolis Museum / Bernard Tschumi Architects" 27 May 2010. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/61898/new-acropolis-museum-bernard-tschumi-architects/> ISSN 0719-8884 | ,000 feet southeast of the Parthenon. The top-floor Parthenon Gallery offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the Acropolis and modern Athens. The Museum is entered from the Dionysios Areopagitou pedestrian street, which links it to the Acropolis and other key archeological sites in Athens.
With 8,000 square meters (90,000 square feet) of exhibition space and a full range of visitor amenities, the Acropolis Museum tells the story of life on the Athenian Ac | 113 |
Great list of Christmas Activities for 2 year olds and 3 year olds.
Great little tutorial, I never thought of putting tape over piece to stamp, would make it much easier.
Great Rag Doll tutorial...I will make one day!
GREAT stamping/crafting room organization idea!
Great STOCKING STUFFER! Reusable Cap for a Wine Bottle.
Great tip<|fim_middle|> other vintage repro goodies! | on cleaning your stamps.
Great Tips on how to mend clothes in cute and clever ways!
Great tips to keep your desk organized, functional, AND pretty!
great tutorial for making curtains out of flat sheets - the fact that they are using scissors makes me think they are making it harder than it has to be. if you let the fabric puddle, or hang the curtains high (which makes your window seem bigger, you shouldnt need to cut the sheet. plus thats just more work!
Great Tutorial on how to make a wooden sign. She even shows you what brand products she uses.
Great tutorial on the continuous join, that actually makes a really pretty corner!
Great tutorial!! I could do that!
Great use for old wine bottles...I like it!!!!
great use for Washi tape!
Great uses for Mineral Oil that you might not have thought of before!
Great way to display the coffee cozies to give as gifts! Also another style of cozy that could be done.
Great way to recycle too-small or out-of-style jeans into a fun gift bag for wine.
Green & White Snow Card...with cutout snowflakes & green bow...Mama Dinis Stamperia: Snowflake dies.
Green Palm Leaf Gossamer will give your venue a tropical feel in just a few easy steps. Green Palm Leaf Gossamer is a go to for decorating.
Gretas Thyroid Health ~ Anti-Anxiety Blend ~ Headache Reducer ~ Kids Happy Blend (also good for tummy aches).
Grinch Popcorn - a fun Christmas Treat. Sweet, salty, crunchy, delicious and so very easy to make. It would be a great How the Grinch Stole Christmas family movie night dessert or Christmas Party Dessert! Follow us for more fun Christmas Food ideas.
Grow your own Christmas Tree with this fun Christmas Tree Science Experiment!
grow your own crystals - so many cool ways to grow crystals: borax, epsom salt, table salt, sugar. would be fun to do them all and compare.
GRRrrrrrrrreat web store for all kinds of vintage signs and | 424 |
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Material: Cloth 5. Dimensions: 25. 59 x 9. 45 x 5. 12" /<|fim_middle|>4. Especially designed for alto saxophones 6. Never miss it! Features: 1. A basic accessory for all saxophone players. | 65 x 24 x 13cm l x w x H 2. Color: Red 3. Introductions: i believe it must be a "compulsory course" for each music lover to learn about how to protect his/her own instrument. Made of solid cloth Durable and long-lasting. A basic accessory for all saxophone players Specifications: 1.
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BRYAN: A KICK IN THE TEETH
Players gave all said boss but maybe the week caught up with players<|fim_middle|> from his players as Town went down to two late goals at the City Ground.
Grant Ward's first-half goal looked enough to have won it for Blues but Ben Brereton levelled on 88 minutes from the penalty spot and Joe Lolley scored with virtually the last kick of the game.
"The players gave me and the Club everything," Town's caretaker manager told iFollow Ipswich.
"I couldn't have asked for more at the end of what has been a traumatic week or so and maybe that took its toll at the end.
"I thought the game plan worked well and we had chances on the break in the second-half to have got a second goal.
"The penalty changed the game obviously and they got momentum from it but it was a real kick in the teeth to concede five seconds from the end.
"For 87 minutes, it was a performance Mick [McCarthy] would have been proud of in what was always going to be a difficult game for us, with only one training session with the players. It's important we all move on now though and we can look forward to a great game against Aston Villa next week."
Bryan Klug | at the end
Bryan Klug said he couldn't have asked for more | 16 |
The Joy of Ancient History
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By Philip McCouat
In the National Gallery in London there is an extraordinary painting entitled The Entombment (Fig 1). Attributed to Michelangelo, it portrays the crucified Christ being hauled bodily up a flight of stone stairs to his tomb.
The first aspect of the painting that strikes most viewers is the fact that it is unfinished – large parts of the painting are not just sketchy, but appear to be virtually blank. But this is just the start of the mysteries that surround this work. Where did it come from? Why is it unfinished? Why do some of the people portrayed in it appear so strange? And is it really by Michelangelo? In this Art Brief, we'll examine just why this painting has raised so many questions, what explanations have been proposed, and what may still<|fim_middle|> junk.
Of course, as has already been pointed out, this hypothesis lacks a crucial element, namely a convincing non-Michelangelo identification of the artist of both the kneeling girl and the painting. In the absence of this, the attribution to Michelangelo may need to be considered the more likely, if only by default.
Finally, an obvious point, but one which still needs to be made. Does it really matter whether or not the painting is by Michelangelo? Clearly, resolution of the issue one way or the other might clear up curiosity about some minor aspects of Michelangelo's artistic journey. It would drastically affect the market value of the work. And it would also affect the reputations of some experts – in some cases quite dramatically – and of the National Gallery itself. However, even though these concerns may be crucial to the professional art world, it is questionable whether they should be central to a viewer's appreciation of the painting itself, or to any evaluation of its "intrinsic" merits. Perhaps, in the end, the whole exercise may be justified by nothing more than the simple human desire to know – the undeniable element of intellectual excitement in the chase for a resolution.
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1. By tradition, three women who may have been present at Christ's tomb were Mary Magdalene, Mary Salome, and Mary, the mother of James.
2. The identity and significance of the object is considered later in this article.
3. Hirst, M, and Dunkerton, J, Making and Meaning: The Young Michelangelo, National Gallery Publications Ltd, London, 1994 at 67.
4. Website of National Gallery, London http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/michelangelo-the-entombment (Accessed May 2012).
5. Gould, C, "Michelangelo's 'Entombment': A Further Addendum", The Burlington Magazine, Vol 116, No 850 (Jan 1974), 31.
6. Hirst and Dunkerton, op cit at 63.
7. The way in which the blank space reserved for the painting of the tomb projects incongruously from the back of the bearer's head also does not help.
9. Graham-Dixon, A, "Anatomy of a Genius", The Independent, 25 October 1994.
10. Finlay, V, Colour: Travels through the Paintbox, Folio Society, London 2009, at 265.
11. Hirst and Dunkerton, op cit at 119 – 120.
12. Hirst and Dunkerton, op cit at 57 and works there cited.
13. Hirst and Dunkerton, op cit at 58. Hirst has also noted "that so intimate an associate as Jacopo Gallo was involved would encourage the belief that the artist began work on it" (Hirst, M, Michelangelo, Yale University Press, New Haven and London, 2011, vol 1 at 40). However, if this is so, it seems even odder that the artist would not finish the work..
14. Nagel, A, "Michelangelo's London 'Entombment' and the Church of S. Agostino in Rome", The Burlington Magazine, vol 136, No 1092 (Mar 1994), 164.
15. It is not mentioned in Vasari's detailed 127 page account of his Michelangelo's life and works (Vasari, G, Lives of the Painters, Sculptors and Architects, Vol 2. Everyman's Library, London,1996, at 642-769). The omission is interesting, as Vasari does recount in detail how Baccio Bandinelli failed to complete a very similar commission (at 277). However, it appears that Vasari did not know much about Michelangelo's early years in any event.
16. Hirst and Dunkerton, op cit at 80 note 27.
17. Gould for example, had considered that the work was first started in 1506 (Gould (1974), op cit at 32). Berenson had dated it c 1504.
18. Hirst and Dunkerton, op cit, at 69.
19. Hirst and Dunkerton, op cit at 69.
20. Website of Louvre Museum: http://www.louvre.fr/en/oeuvre-notices/male-nude-seen-front (Accessed May 2012)
21. Both of these details in the drawing are in an area of the painting that is unfinished.
22. Hirst and Dunkerton, op cit at 69; Hirst (1986), op cit at 64.
23. Website of Louvre Museum: http://cartelen.louvre.fr/cartelen/visite?srv=car_not_frame&idNotice=18341 (Accessed May 2012). For a vigorously sceptical view of the attribution to Michelangelo, see James Beck, book review of Florentine Drawings at the Time of Lorenzo the Magnificent, Renaissance Quarterly, Vol 49, No 2, 445.
24. Gould, C, The Sixteenth Century Italian Schools, National Gallery Catalogues, London, 1962, at 99.
25. Hirst and Dunkerton, op cit at 60. Presumably, Simon of Cyrene is the figure in the painting now generally identified as Joseph of Arimathaea. Simon is traditionally identified as the person who helped Christ carry the cross to Calvary..
27. Gould, C, "The Provenance of the National Gallery 'Entombment' and an early sketch copy", The Burlington Magazine, Vol 93, No 582 (Sept 1951) 281. These later inventories date from 1653 and 1697. The sketch copy referred to in Gould's article is undated, but is stated by Hirst to be "probably 17th or 18th century", which seems to cover most bases (Hirst and Dunkerton, op cit at 66).
28. Gould (1951), op cit at 281.
29. Graham-Dixon, op cit. The quotations are evidently drawn from Freeman, J, Gatherings from an Artist's Portfolio in Rome, Vol. 2, Roberts Brothers, Boston,1883.
30. Gould (1951), op cit at 281, citing The Early Life of Clement Burlison, Artist, Being his own record of the years 1810 to 1847.
31. Hirst and Dunkerton, op cit at 60, emphasis added.
32. Hirst and Dunkerton, at 131 note 11.
33. Hirst (2011) at 40.
34. Gould (1962), op cit at 94-95. Many of these alternative attributions must now of course be read subject to the qualification that they were made before the discovery of the various pieces of supporting documentation that have been brought to light in the last few decades.
35. Robinson was Superintendent of the Art Collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum and later surveyor of the Queen's Pictures.
36. Daley, M, "No anatomical logic in Michelangelo's defence", The Independent 29 Sept 1994; "Michelangelo's The Entombment: a cuckoo in the National's nest", Art Review, Oct 1994.
37. Vasari, op cit at 277.
38. Hirst and Dunkerton, op cit at 70 and 123 Alternatively, it has been suggested that as the blue was so expensive, Michelangelo may have been waiting for it to be supplied by his patron (Finlay, op cit at 266, citing Langmuir, E, National Gallery Companion Guide, National Gallery Publications, 1994).
39. Dunkerton in Hirst and Dunkerton, op cit at 116. Overall, Dunkerton considers that the order in which the painting has been left unfinished often seems "inexplicably random" (at 113).
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Fig 1: Michelangelo (attrib), The Entombment, (c 1500-01?). Oil. National Gallery, London.
Problems with the cast
Given that the Entombment concerns a seminal event in Christian tradition, it may be surprising to some that there is so much uncertainty about the identities, and even the gender, of some of the characters in the painting. It appears that the kneeling woman in the lower left of the painting, as the viewer sees it, is probably one of the Marys [1], contemplating something in her unfinished right hand [2]. The massively-built bearer on the left is probably St John the Evangelist, characterised by his orange-reddish robe and long hair. The older man at the back is possibly Joseph of Arimathaea, who had given up his own tomb for Christ. The woman on the far right may be Mary Salome, or one of the other Marys. Ironically, the identity of the figure intended for the blank space on the lower right – the most unfinished part of the painting – is among the least contentious, as it is universally accepted as a kneeling Virgin Mary.
Perhaps the most enigmatic figure is the bearer on the right. She (or he) is as tall and elongated as St John is massive, and is commonly identified as yet another of the Marys, typically Mary Magdalene. While it might be thought unlikely that a woman would be given this heavy task, Michael Hirst, a leading authority on Michelangelo, points out that women bearers are conspicuous in Michelangelo's drawings of a number of Passion scenes [3]. However, in the drawings he cites, the women appear to be only supporting the body, which is rather a different thing from actually carrying it up a flight of steps.
Be that as it may, the bearer looks clearly to be female. Even this modest conclusion, however, has been challenged. The National Gallery itself appears to identify the figure as Nicodemus [4]. Cecil Gould, on the other hand, has claimed that the right bearer is actually St John, and that the left bearer, traditionally identified as that saint, is probably Nicodemus [5]. Gould considers that the undoubted height and broad shoulders of the right bearer indicate that it is a male, and that the hairstyle, which would normally suggest a female to most viewers, is actually shared by some of the male figures (ignudi) on the Sistine ceiling.
The facial expressions, or rather the lack of them, are rather puzzling. While the Mary on the far right looks a little sad, all the others look either neutral, self-absorbed or even a little bored. It is, of course, possible to regard this "marked emotional reticence" (as Hirst describes it [6]), as a virtue rather than a defect, but is does add to the general air of ambiguity.
The seemingly odd posture of the enigmatic elongated bearer, almost on the verge of tipping over, also gives rise to more significant issues relating to the composition of the work as a whole. This is complicated by the unfinished state of the painting, most notably in the figure's lack of both a right arm and a leg [7]. However, it is difficult to imagine where these missing limbs could be placed in order to provide a convincing depiction of a person who is holding a sling to carry an extremely heavy load up a flight of stairs. Hirst, among others, while a strong supporter of the painting, concedes that this figure is its "least successful" feature [8].
The depiction of the two bearers – both leaning outwards even though facing in opposite directions – adds to the puzzle. Andrew Graham-Dixon, another enthusiastic supporter of the painting, grants that the posture of the bearers introduces a "somewhat incongruous" elegance to the odd composition, which he agrees is "less than convincing if judged by the criterion of realism". However, he makes the valuable point that, as an intended altarpiece, the painting is designed as an icon to be looked up at by the kneeling faithful. When viewed from this angle, the "otherwise peculiar perspective" seems to make more sense. The lack of connection between the figures and the earth seems less of a flaw, and assumes more the appearance of a type of Ascension [9].
Despite this qualification, Graham-Dixon concedes that the composition is problematic. In fact, he considers that this may be the reason that Michelangelo deliberately decided not to finish the painting. He speculates, fairly boldly, that Michelangelo's depiction of the central Christ figure was so perfect, with "a delicacy and a strength of feeling beyond description", that it is "difficult to see how [Michelangelo] could have finished the painting without diluting its concentration on that single, sublime body". According to Graham-Dixon, "the system of checks and balances which [Michelangelo] presumably intended to contain the other figures has clearly proven ineffective, and he has left off rather than elaborate them into the fatal distractions which they were fast becoming".
Colour effects and balance
The colour scheme of the painting is also quite disconcerting. It is hard to ignore St John's extraordinarily vivid robe; indeed it has been described as "nearly fluorescent" [10]. This stark contrast with the drab olive or brown of the women's robes, in conjunction with the unfinished state of the painting, contributes to the impression of a rather unreal lack of balance. Thankfully, however, this may be readily explained by the idiosyncratic deterioration of the paint pigments. Jill Dunkerton, after a particularly detailed examination, notes that over the centuries most of the colours have altered to such an extent that "we are left with an entirely false view of the appearance of the painting"[11]. This, rather than any aberration by the artist, is why St John's robe now appears "obtrusively bright", and why the "once brilliant green" of the robe of the right bearer has become "sadly discoloured".
Dunkerton also observes that the darkening of patches in St John's robe over time has produced "a misplaced depth of tone with sometimes unfortunate results". Presumably this goes some way to explain the curious impression left with many viewers that St John has somehow been endowed with girlish breasts.
The origins of the Entombment
For many years, very little was known about the origin of the London Entombment. However, one clue was provided by some documentary evidence discovered in 1971. From this, we know that in 1500 Michelangelo was paid to paint a panel for the church of Sant'Agostino in Rome [12]. We also know that Michelangelo did not deliver any such painting, and that he later paid back the full commission price. It is this unfulfilled commission which, it has been claimed, is the unfinished Entombment now held by the National Gallery.
Rather frustratingly, the documentary evidence of the commission does not specify the subject matter of the painting. It may therefore be that the commission was not for an Entombment at all. We also do not know whether Michelangelo even started work on the commission, though there were apparently no rival projects we know of which would have diverted him from it [13]. So, the documentary link between the commission and the London Entombment, while certainly plausible, is nevertheless quite tenuous when considered in isolation.
There are, however, a number of other, more indirect, pieces of evidence that point in one direction or the other. As corroboration, for example, research has indicated that the dimensions, general type of subject matter and left-to-right lighting of the London work are all consistent with the chapel for which the commissioned work was evidently intended [14].
On the other hand, it seems odd that, if Michelangelo did in fact spend six months or so of his life producing a painting such as the London Entombment, he never subsequently referred to it. Nor was it mentioned by any of his contemporaries, nor in any biographies [15]. The painting also does not appear in the detailed inventory of works in Michelangelo's house drawn up after his death, even though this does refer to other unfinished works of his [16]. Furthermore, acceptance that the unfulfilled commission and the London Entombment are one and the same necessitates a dating of 1500-01, which is a number of years earlier than many observers had previously considered likely [17]. Considered together, these factors create at least some doubts as to the claimed link between the commission and the London painting.
Various works have been also put forward as possible preparatory studies for the painting. If these are by Michelangelo, precede the painting and can legitimately be linked to it, this would provide some corroborative evidence for Michelangelo's authorship of the painting. Hirst suggests, for example, that a male nude study, currently in the Louvre can "with every probability" be connected with the figure of St John in the painting [18]. However, there are clearly crucial differences – the model is leaning forwards, instead of backwards (as he would presumably need to be in order to carry someone upstairs backwards); his bent right arm, a focal point in the study, is not present at all in the painted St John; and the model is presumably pulling something on his right side, not on his left.
Hirst seeks to partly answer objections such as these by adopting the suggestion that the study was made at a stage in the planning process when Michelangelo was considering placing the male figure on our right of the dead Christ rather than on the left, as finally adopted [19]. However, the most that one can say is that the model's legs are approximately a mirror image of St John's, and that the model's left arm is very approximately in the same position. This seems a long way from being conclusive. It is also interesting that the website of the Louvre, where the drawing is held, states that the drawing is "characteristic of the years 1505/6", which of course is five years after the commission. It also notes that while "some historians have tried to establish a link" with the London Entombment, the drawing "cannot be connected to any known project of Michelangelo"[20]. On balance, it would appear that although the drawing is probably by Michelangelo, its connection to the Entombment is not established.
Another Louvre drawing has also been suggested as a study for the kneeling female figure on the left of the painting (Fig 2). This claim is on more certain ground. Certainly, the model's pose is almost identical to the figure in the painting (though her legs are positioned rather differently). Additionally, there is a link to a post-Crucifixion subject matter, as the girl is contemplating a crown of thorns that she is holding in her right hand, and may be holding nails from the Cross in the other hand [21].
Fig 2: Michelangelo (attrib), Kneeling nude girl (c 1500-01?) Chalk, pen and ink. Louvre, Paris.
However, here again there are reasons for doubt. Although supposedly done within a few weeks of the male nude study, which is generally accepted as being by Michelangelo, the kneeling girl study is stylistically so different as to suggest the two studies could be by different hands.
Hirst agrees that the male study is executed with "greater assurance" and "much greater freedom" than the female study, which he says indicates that it was done earlier in the design process [22].
This does not seem to be a very conclusive explanation, as the female study also contains has a number of non-Michelangelo elements. For example, the use of a nude girl life model is almost unprecedented; the pinkish colouration is unusual for Michelangelo; and the existence of pen strokes indicating the ground is, as Hirst agrees, a rare feature for Michelangelo's life studies.
Despite these features, the Louvre itself attributes the drawing to Michelangelo, though noting that certain historians have disputed this [23]. The Louvre's reasoning appears to be influenced by its belief that, as the drawing is clearly a preparatory study for the Entombment, which it accepts as a Michelangelo, the drawing must also be by Michelangelo. This symbiotic relationship between the drawing and the painting is intriguing – each is used as a corroborative prop for the other. However the inevitability of this relationship may be questioned. Even if the drawing is by Michelangelo, this does not necessarily mean that the painting is also by him. As Gould has pointed out, there is abundant contemporary evidence (mainly in Vasari) that pictures were painted from Michelangelo's designs, or on the basis of his sketches, by other artists during his lifetime [24].
Later history and provenance
We have already mentioned that none of Michelangelo's contemporaries appear to have referred to any unfinished Entombment by him. Indeed, it seems that this virtual cone of silence existed for a period of almost 150 years. The first recorded mention if the painting does not occur until 1644 (or 1649), when an inventory of the prestigious Farnese collection lists a painting by the hand of Michelangelo, portraying Christ being conveyed to his tomb by Mary, St James and Simon of Cyrene [25]. This generally accords with the details of the London Entombment. Hirst notes that the inventory's attribution to Michelangelo is unhesitating and unequivocal [26]. However, it should be noted that, while this listing provides a valuable possible link to the London Entombment, it actually does not in itself provide any necessary link at all back to the unfulfilled commission, apart from the fact that both works are claimed to be attributable to Michelangelo.
A few years after this, a further inventory of Farnese possessions identifies the painting as unfinished (non finito), but, perhaps significantly, it is now only "said to be" by Michelangelo (si dice esser di Michel'Angelo) [27]. At some stage, the painting evidently passes to Cardinal Fesch and was subsequently disposed of from the Fesch Collection as part of a "throw out" (ausschuss) [28]. It was then purchased in 1846 by Robert Macpherson, a Scottish photographer, painter and sometime dealer.
The circumstances of this fortunate purchase are obscure, and the only known accounts of it vary. Graham-Dixon reports that, according to Macpherson's friend James Freeman, Macpherson accidentally came across the painting when he was looking through a job lot of pictures which had been sold cheaply at auction. Freeman continues, "Mac had carefully observed among these paintings a large panel over which dust, varnish and smoke had accumulated to such a degree as to make it difficult to distinguish what it represented. There was, however, something in its obscured outlines which made an impression on him, and haunted his recollections of it. Knowing the dealer who had bought the pictures, he went a few weeks later to his shop, and, while looking at some other things, asked carelessly, 'What is that old dark panel there?' 'Oh, that,' replied the dealer, 'is good for nothing, beyond the wood on which the daub is painted. I am going to sell it to a cabinet-maker who wants to make tables out of it'". Macpherson bought it for a little more than a pound, and smuggled it out of the country [29].
An even more exotic version of this episode, apparently written much later in about 1897, claims that Macpherson saw the picture in a Roman market being used as "a stall or table, used sometimes for fish, frogs, etc but usually old pans, grid-irons, locks, horseshoes etc. He saw that the surface of the barrow looked like a good picture and in order to distract attention from his real purpose he pretended to be drunk and purchased the whole stall and contents for a very small sum" [30].
Wherever the truth lies, it is clear that prior to Macpherson's purchase, the painting had reached the lowest point in its fortunes. This, however, was soon to change radically. In 1868, Macpherson succeeded in selling the painting to the National Gallery for the sum of £2,000.
Evaluation of provenance
What then do we conclude from this complex trail about the provenance of the London Entombment? Hirst concludes that the painting's whereabouts "between the moment when Michelangelo broke off work on it in the spring of 1501 and its seventeenth century citation in the Farnese collection remain the one obscure episode in its history" [31]. Remember that Hirst is talking here about a period of almost 150 years in which a work supposedly by Michelangelo, one of the most famous painters of the time, lay neglected and completely unrecorded. Even if this were the only gap, it seems an uncomfortably big one.
Furthermore, the claim that this is the only obscure episode in the painting's history is open to question. What do we make of the circumstances of the acquisition by Macpherson, which Dunkerton describes as an "extraordinary episode" for which the only two documentary sources are in conflict?[32]. It seems that we have no explanation of how a painting attributed to Michelangelo in a prestigious collection could degenerate into an anonymous, neglected, grimy panel that a part-time dealer such as Macpherson could pick out of job lot for a pittance. This would seem to qualify as an extraordinarily obscure episode.
Pursuing this issue further, what could explain this dramatic fall from grace? Is it a possible scenario that doubts had arisen about Michelangelo's authorship? Is this why, by 1697, the Farnese inventory entry, instead of "unhesitatingly" attributing it to Michelangelo (in Hirst's words), now said it was only "said to be" by him? Is it why the Fesch Collection included it in a "throw out" sale, ultimately resulting in the picture being purchased by Macpherson? If this is what happened, its more recent reincarnation as a "well-nigh certain" Michelangelo [33] is exquisitely ironic.
However, if it were the case that Michelangelo did not paint the Entombment, this raises the obvious question – who did? Over the years, various possibilities have been proposed with varying degrees of conviction. These alternatives, conveniently summarised by Gould [34], include other specific artists, or assistants or followers of Michelangelo. One of the more intriguing of these is Baccio Bandinelli, a contemporary and apparently almost obsessive admirer of Michelangelo. Bandinelli was primarily a sculptor, quite successful during his lifetime but often maligned by comparison with his more illustrious and more talented rival. He was first suggested in a letter to The Times by JC Robinson as far back as 1881[35], and this claim was revived in 1994, rather provocatively, by Michael Daley [36]. Bandinelli evidently did in fact fail to complete a very similarly described commission, described by Vasari as "an altarpiece of considerable size" which apparently was to include "a dead Christ surrounded by the Maries, with Nicodemus and other figures" [37]. However, it would seem that a much more fully reasoned analysis would be required for a Bandinelli attribution to be convincing in its own right.
Why is it unfinished?
Irrespective of who painted the London Entombment, the question arises as to why it was not finished. The short answer is that no-one knows for sure. We have already mentioned Graham-Dixon's speculation that the artist (whom he considers is Michelangelo) deliberately did not finish it because he felt that the completion of the problematic composition would mar the perfection of the painted Christ figure. Of course, a less charitably-minded observer may simply believe that the artist failed to finish for the usual reasons shared by lesser mortals – either they had messed the whole thing up, lost interest, realised it was beyond them or simply ran out of time.
It has also been suggested that many of the unfinished parts of the painting, such as the cloak of the missing Virgin, would have required quantities of the expensive lapis lazuli blue. If this was in short supply, it could be that this would have held up completion of the painting [38]. However, even if this is so, it is difficult to see why the artist could not have completed many other parts of the painting that would not have required blue – an obvious example would be the right arm of the kneeling girl, for whom a study had already been made [39].
If we focus on the particular circumstances of Michelangelo, the answer may simply be that he was forced (or voluntarily decided) to abandon the painting because he needed to leave Rome for Florence in order to procure a highly-prized block of marble that had become available -- a block that he would later use to create his David [40].
On balance, the identification of the London Entombment with Michelangelo's unfulfilled commission of 1500/01 fits with most of the facts and is certainly plausible. However, some puzzling aspects remain, which perhaps prevent us from unqualifiedly accepting Hirst's conclusion that the identification is "well-nigh certain".
The reason for this qualification is that all of these puzzling aspects are consistent with an alternative hypothesis. If, say, one assumes that both the kneeling girl study and the painting were done by a talented though lesser artist, then a number of things fall into place. The curious stylistic discrepancy between the kneeling girl study and Michelangelo's sketch of the nude man is explained. So is the rather awkward composition of the painting, and the fact that neither Michelangelo nor any of his early biographers ever refer to it. This hypothesis also provides a possible explanation of the painting's dramatic fall from grace which, by 1846, led to it being treated as virtual | 4,609 |
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Sunday Service 1/17 Thursday, January 14, 2021
Last week, we changed gears and took a look at how the situation Daniel faced as he stood before the king could help us all recalibrate our hearts as we consider our stance before the current events ...
Wednesday Night 1/6 Sunday, January 3, 2021
A New Year often means new resolutions: Lose weight, run a 5K or marathon, get out of debt, etc. Many Christians make a resolution to read through the Bible, a great resolution, yet one which can oft...
Sunday Service 1/3 Saturday, January 2, 2021
Do you remember the resolutions you made last year? Did you keep them? What would you like to see happen in 2021? Let's declare 2021 to be "The Year I Became a Disciple of Jesus Christ.&r...
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Sunday morning worship service: 11:00am (online only) livestreamed here on our website, Facebook, YouTube and radio
Wednesday Night Equipping University: 6:30pm (online only) livestream | 300 |
On 31 October, over 300 guests flocked to the iconic Melbourne General Cemetery to enjoy a night of mystery and history at the newly revamped Halloween night tours.
The still evening air<|fim_middle|> of ill repute, and Gate Keeper William Brennan, who had many tales to tell of cemetery activities 'back in his day'.
A special Children's Tour kicked off the sold out proceedings and gave youngsters in attendance an opportunity to learn more about the cultural, botanical, artistic and social significance of cemeteries as multi-purpose community spaces. Prime Ministers Malcom Fraser and Sir Robert Menzies, ill-fated explorers Burke and Wills, and legendary billiards player Walter Lindrum were just a few of the notable interments whose stories fascinated and intrigued attendees. Proceeds from the tour are used for the restoration of historically significant monuments.
We would like to thank everyone who attended the guided tours and made the night such a success. If the photos are any indication, then a great time was had by all! | was given an atmospheric twist with the addition of actors playing special characters greeting guests along the way. They included an encounter with Harold Holt, the Australian Prime Minister presumed lost at sea, Federici, the famous ghost of the Princess Theatre, Madam Brussels, owner of a house | 55 |
Wallace and Gromit are a classic comic pair.
The comedy landscape is replete with mismatched duos trading on their differences for laughs. Think of Laurel and Hardy, Burns and Allen, or our own Lano and Woodley. In countless examples, but most memorably with Felix and Oscar in The Odd Couple, these relationships play out in the domestic space as a kind of compulsion, yoking each character to an identity they cannot escape. At first glance, the lovable Wallace, an innocent, cheese-eating chap from Lancashire, and Gromit, his loyal pet dog, would seem to bear little resemblance to their dysfunctional live-action counterparts. If you look a bit more closely though, Wallace's oblivious innocence and Gromit's steadfast loyalty bear the seeds of an exploitative relationship based on a form of warped mutual dependency. It is easy to see how Wallace depends on Gromit to smooth out glitches, clean up mistakes and allow him to remain in a state of blissful complacency. But why is Gromit complicit in this inequitable relationship? In part, this relates to his alter ego as a pet dog but also, it seems, to the satisfaction of being the fixer, albeit one who may find himself overlooked for a beady-eyed penguin or a curvaceous blonde femme fatale.
In Wallace and Gromit's first appearance in A Grand Day Out, the relationship appears more balanced, as the duo work together to spend a day eating cheese on the moon. That said, there are already more than a few clues about how the relationship is going to head in the future when, after sawing through his saw horse (a kind of trestle stand for balancing wood), Wallace conscripts Gromit as a substitute, to support the wood he is sawing through.
"I had this idea about a guy who builds a rocket in the basement of his house. I thought he had to have an assistant. So I drew a cat called Gromit. But when I came to model the cat out of clay, I found a dog easier to make."
It is impossible to imagine a cat enduring what Gromit has to put up with from Wallace. Only a dog could be relied on to give such unstinting loyalty in the face of the kind of ingratitude that leads Wallace to instantly believe the worst of Gromit in A Close Shave ("You've really let us down this time, Lad") or to save himself by redirecting a snapping, razor-toothed "crackervac<|fim_middle|> sense of character by moving his brow: "It gave him a personality, an inner, discerning mind. Suddenly he became a contrast; a child more intelligent than his father." Gromit is really far too long-suffering for the intelligent child analogy to work very effectively; most children would rebel rather than pick up the pieces. Gromit may share his frustration with the audience through his expressive forehead – he has been described as a "silent snarker" – but he is nevertheless prepared to submit to the whims of his whacky owner, whatever they may be.
Wallace and Gromit's relationship is further complicated by the emergence of the love triangle as a narrative motif, most incisively in The Wrong Trousers and A Matter of Loaf and Death. The pair may be caught up in a relationship of mutual dependence but Wallace never acknowledges how much he needs Gromit, whereas Gromit is only too aware of the unreliability of Wallace's affections. The Wrong Trousers, which draws on the suspenseful plot and shadowy characters synonymous with the films of Alfred Hitchcock, introduces Feathers McGraw, a penguin criminal genius who usurps Gromit's place in both Wallace's heart and house. Gromit literally ends up in the doghouse, while his shifty rival sleeps in his bed and takes his place at the dining table for a bordeaux and cheese-filled tête à tête with Wallace. Drawing on film noir, the shadowy mise-en-scène communicates the sinister plot being hatched by Feathers but also hints at the disturbing underside of Wallace's gormless exterior.
The evil genius Feathers McGraw momentarily displaces Gromit.
In The Wrong Trousers, even before the arrival of the creepy Feathers, the cracks in Wallace and Gromit's relationship are communicated on the morning of Gromit's birthday. In a cheeky parody of a 1950s American sitcom, Gromit waits expectantly for his birthday to be acknowledged only to receive presents that reveal how differently he and Wallace perceive the nature of their relationship. Wallace presents his gift of a collar and lead to Gromit with the words "You look like somebody owns you now." This is topped off with the other part of the gift – a pair of ex-NASA techno-trousers that are "fantastic for walkies". In this moment, Gromit, as he often does, looks at us through the camera to share his despair and confusion. A relationship based on so much misunderstanding can be a lonely one and sometimes it seem as though we – the audience – are all Gromit has.
Gromit's beloved marrow is on show in the exhibition.
In A Matter of Loaf and Death, Wallace is prepared to do anything for the terrifying Piella Bakewell, who is only too well aware that Gromit is the only thing standing between her and her thirteenth victim. The fearsome Piella draws attention to a more general Aardman anxiety about women (think Queen Victoria in The Pirates!) but she holds an allure for Wallace that far surpasses anything he may have experienced in previous, more tentative, forays into the world of romance. The sight of a muzzled Gromit chained to the kitchen sink (!) is a horrifying testament to the unreliability of Wallace's affections.
A displaced Gromit is forced to serve the deceitful Piella Bakewell.
Wallace and Gromit reunite in the face of Piella's perfidy but Gromit has discovered a soulmate of his own, Piella's plucky pet poodle Fluffles. At the conclusion of what may be the final instalment of the Wallace and Gromit story, they drive off into the sunset with Gromit's new love in the middle. When Gromit loses control of the steering, Wallace needs to insert some common sense: "Both paws on the wheel, lad. Concentrate!" The balance has shifted and new possibilities are on the horizon.
Susan Bye is an education programmer at ACMI and an associate of La Trobe University. | " towards his faithful pet.
When describing the design journey towards the Gromit we know and love, Park commented that plans for Gromit continued to change when he began animating and found it easier to communicate a | 44 |
Parkinson's disease early symptoms may be<|fim_middle|> (2 sides) as the condition worsens.
Given that Parkinson's symptoms are highly individual, a patient will need regular medical assessment and medication will need to be tailored to the individuals needs.
Finally, it must be remembered that various non-Parkinson's conditions can present themselves as having similar symptoms to Parkinson's disease. Therefore, if a person is concerned that they may have Parkinson's disease early symptoms, they should always consult a qualified practitioner for a professional diagnosis. | subtle, go unnoticed and develop gradually over a number of years. A person will often feel 'out of sorts' and unable to pinpoint what exactly is wrong with them. It is not uncommon at this stage, for a patient to visit their practitioner and be told that they probably have a virus, are run down or suffering from stress.
Feeling 'off-color' or overly tired and worn out despite resting and sleeping.
Fatigue lasts more than 2 weeks.
Irritable or depressed for no apparent reason.
Executive dysfunction: easily distracted and difficulty with making decisions.
Losing track of a thought or word.
Significant weight gain/midlife obesity when a person was in their 40's and 50's.
Should any of the above signs persist longer than one would reasonably expect e.g. fatigue and feeling unwell due to a virus, most practitioners would begin to investigate the situation in order to determine if there was a significant underlying cause.
Postural Instability/balance disturbances (usually later stages).
Associated symptoms e.g. speech issues, urinary problems, skin problems.
Neuropsychiatric dysfunction e.g. mood alterations, cognitive disturbances and in some cases dementia (usually later stages).
Although most people will have a number of signs, a person does not need to exhibit all of the symptoms to be diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's is usually unilateral (1 side) at the early stages progressing to bilateral | 288 |
Q: Gravitation: Collision of a satellite and Meteorite
A satellite is orbiting around a planet in a circular path of radius $R$. A meteorite of mass $m$ collides with the satellite and sticks to the satellite. After collision, the satellite is seen to have gone into an orbit whose minimum distance from the planet is $R/2$. Mass of satellite is $9 m$ and that of planet is $M$ and assume that the meteorite is moving radially towards the satellite's orbit with speed $v$ before collision as shown in the figure. If $v=\sqrt{\displaystyle\frac{86GM}{nR}}$, find the value of $n$.
My approach is here please guide me
A: This is a really good question and can be solved using simple conservation laws of physics.
Firstly ,
assuming R > R/2 > Rm , we<|fim_middle|>_t^2] - \frac{GMm_t}{R} $ = $\frac{1}{2}m_tv'^2 - \frac{GMm_t}{R/2}$
$m_t$ can be cancelled on both sides and substituting $v_t$ = $\frac{9}{10}\sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}}$ , $v_r$ = $v/10$ and $v'$ = $\frac{9}{5}\sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}}$
now it is only a matter of solving and finding value of v directly, I'm not going to solve it over here but you will get coefficients like 243 - 200 which 86/2 .
Hopefully you find this helpful, the beauty of this question is that you are applying all the high school knowledge in collisions, gravitation and conservation.
This seems like a question asked in JEE mock tests.
| can totally neglect the radius of the planet(Rm).
I'm trying to split the components of velocity along radial and tangential axis.
before collision,
Radial Velocity(towards the planet) of the system is only from asteroid, i.e in this case $v$ (to be given as $\sqrt{\frac{86GM}{nR}}$
Tangential Velocity (tangential to orbit of satellite) of the system is only from the orbital velocity of the satellite. Let this be $v_s$ . The value of $v_s$ is $\sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}}$.
after collision,
let the total mass of satellite and meteorite be $m_t = m_s + m_m$ where
$m_m = m$,
$m_s = 9m$,
$m_t = 10m$
Radial velocity,
This can be found out by conserving linear momentum in the radial axis ,
$m_t*v_r$ = $m_m*v$
on substituting values for $m_t $ and $ m_m$ we get $v_r = v/10$
Tangential velocity,
Again conserving linear momentum before and after collision on tangential axis we get
$m_t*v_t$ = $m_s*v_s$
after substitution $v_t$ = $\frac{9v_s}{10}$ = $\frac{9}{10}\sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}}$
Since there is a collision the orbit of the satellite now shifts to an elliptical orbit. Here is a rough image on how it is:
Now, in this orbit we can conserve angular momentum of the satellite about the center of the planet (and meteorite stuck inside it) at the spot of collision and at lowest point of which is given to R/2.
Note : we should only take the velocity perpendicular to the direction vector of the body to the center of the planet, i.e the tangential part of the velocity of the satellite.
at point R/2 (where distance of satellite from planet) , you have to understand that there is only tangential velocity to the system and no radial velocity. let this tangential velocity be $v'$,
on conserving angular momentum at these 2 points,
$m_tv_tR$ = $m_tv'\frac{R}{2}$
Here we find the velocity $v'$ to be as $\frac{9}{5}\sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}}$.
Now we can seal the deal by conserving Total energy at point R and R/2 .
At point R we have to take energy of radial and tangential parts after collision because ,there is some loss in energy due to the fact that this is an inelastic collision and also the elliptical orbit which the body follows arises from the energy after collision and not the energy before the collision . I think this is where you went wrong in your attempt.
so equating $T_R$ and $T_{R/2}$
$\frac{1}{2}m_t[v_r^2 + v | 627 |
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