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Edith Anna Ellis (<|fim_middle|>, poco tiempo después de que las mujeres fueran expulsadas del mismo en el estado de Nueva York. Ellis afirmó que el gobierno debería ser entregado a las mujeres porque los hombres debían luchar en la Primera Guerra Mundial, liberando, por tanto, a los políticos para que pudieran ir al frente y ocupando sus puestos en el gobierno las mujeres.
Ellis perdió las elecciones de 1918, pero se convirtió en delegada de la Convención de Estado del Partido Demócrata de 1918 en Saratoga Springs, Nueva York. Permaneció activa en el partido demócrata el resto de su vida, sirviendo en el Comité Demócrata del Estado de Nueva York.
Ellis también formó parte de los clubes de mujeres del estado de Nueva York y apoyó el sufragio femenino, además de escribir para periódicos y revistas.
Ellis dotó al Colegio de Agricultura del Estado de Nueva York de "un fondo para leer asuntos de interés cultural general", que en la actualidad financia la colección de libros Ellis, destinada a fomentar la lectura sobre la agricultura y la ciencia natural desde un punto de vista del ocio y el desarrollo personal, y no tanto con intención meramente formativa. La colección se encuentra cerca de la entrada de la Biblioteca Mann en el campus de la Universidad de Cornell.
Ellis murió el 31 de julio de 1940 y fue enterrada en el cementerio de Lake View en Ithaca (Nueva York). En el momento de su muerte, era la única mujer nombrada como presidenta del partido en su distrito de la Asamblea Estatal de Nueva York.
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Alumnado de la Universidad Cornell
Activistas por los derechos de las mujeres de Estados Unidos
Políticas de Estados Unidos
Bibliotecarias de Estados Unidos | Varna, 1 de marzo de 1868 – 31 de julio de 1940) fue una activista por los derechos de las mujeres, escritora, política y campesina estadounidense. Se presentó como candidata en unas elecciones con el lema "Insisto en que ningún hombre ocupe un puesto que una mujer pueda ocupar", una cita del War Industries Board, además de con otros lemas de guerra contextualizados para apoyar a las mujeres en política.
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Edith Anna Ellis nació el 1 de marzo de 1868, en Varna, Nueva York (estado), cerca del área de "Ellis Hollow" de Dryden que lleva el nombre de su familia. Se licenció en Letras en la Universidad Cornell en 1890, y después trabajó en la Biblioteca de la Universidad de Cornell.
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Welcome to Ganapati Restaurant, home of south Indian cuisine here in Peckham.
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When you come to dine at Ganapati Restaurant, you may find yourself sitting at a table that has been assigned as a 'special charity table' - where the profit from the meal ordered will go to Adventure Ashram. | home. It is a place of hard work, companionship, and the sharing of skills and ideas. Our influences are the home style cooking and street food of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
We do not provide takeaway meals from Ganapati Restaurant.
Radical Acts of Care is an exhibition at Ganapati Restaurant of collaborative work by Charlie Fitz and Oscar Vinter, partners in art and life. Their work explores the nature of caring and vulnerability, and aims to raise awareness of Charlie's condition EDS, for which she is undergoing life saving neurosurgery in Barcelona in May 2019.
Artwork includes prints and postcards that are available for sale and we continue to invite you to create your own postcard-sized work on the theme of Radical Acts of Care to be shown alongside the others in the exhibition.
We are proud to support this small but important charity Adventure Ashram in their fight against human trafficking and their support for tribal children's access to education and healthcare in south India.
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The house is surrounded by a landscape park featuring walled gardens, flower beds, green houses, former physic garden, and allotment, alongside an ancient deer park with rare wood pasture with deadwood invertebrate fauna considered a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Surrounding the house itself are buildings including the former stable yard and farm, inside are the old carriages and farm implements; a brewhouse is linked to the main house via a tunnel open for visitors to explore.
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Preset application profiles can be selected according to the room's current usage. These profiles control the colour temperature and light level in the room as the day progresses. The change in the colour temperature from warm white to cool white and the change in light level conform to human biorhythms. This takes place very slowly, and is hardly apparent to the user. This kind of biodynamic light is proven to increase wellbeing and has positive effects on health. There are numerous applications for biodynamic lighting control in offices and industry.
The introduction of this technology into schools and healthcare institutions also achieves positive effects. Biodynamic light is especially good in retirement homes, where it can help regulate the human body clock and | 141 |
Armenians in Syria
The Armenians in Syria are Syrian citizens of either full or partial Armenian descent.
35,000–100,000 (2010)[a][1][2][3]
Regions with significant populations
Cities: Aleppo, Qamishli, Damascus, Latakia, Al Hasakah, Tell Abyad, Raqqa and Deir ez Zor
Villages: Kessab and Yakubiyah
Armenian, French, Arabic, English
Armenian Apostolic, Armenian Catholic, Armenian Evangelical
Related ethnic groups
Armenian, Hamshenis, Cherkesogai groups
Syria and the surrounding areas have often served as a refuge for Armenians who fled from wars and persecutions such as the Armenian genocide. However, there has been an Armenian presence in the region since the Byzantine era.[4]
According to the Ministry of Diaspora of Armenia, the estimated number of Armenians in Syria is 100,000, with more than 60,000 of them centralized in Aleppo. With other estimates by Armenian foundations in Syria putting the number around 70–80,000.[1][2] However, since the start of the conflict, 16,623 Syrian citizens of ethnic Armenian background have arrived in Armenia. Of these displaced persons, 13,000 remained and found protection in Armenia as of July 2015. The government is offering several protection options including simplified naturalization by Armenian descent (15,000 persons acquired Armenian citizenship), accelerated asylum procedures and facilitated short, mid and long-term residence permits.[5]
According to Hranush Hakobyan only 15,000 Armenians are left in Syria and the rest have been settled in Armenia or Nagorno-Karabakh,[6] with another 8,000 having left for Lebanon, and others going to destinations including Europe, the United States and Canada.[7][8] However, Armenian foundations in Syria estimate around 35,000 are left based on rough estimates, including a method which multiplies the number of students enrolled in Armenian minority schools by 3 or 4, since minors would only take up around 25–30% of an age pyramid.[1][9]
The Syrian border villages of Kessab and Yakubiyah had Armenian majorities prior to the civil war.[10] Kessab was attacked and looted by Islamist Syrian rebels who were given safe passage by Turkey through Turkish land, though they were later expelled by the Syrian Army. Yacubiyah had its Armenian population expelled by Jabhat al-Nusra.[11][12]
In 2018 Professor John Shoup said that the Armenian population in Syria formed about 2% of the country's total population, making them the fifth largest ethnic group in the country.[4]
Dr. Moses Housepian
Hrant Maloyan
Jean Carzou
Aram Karamanoukian
Kevork Ajemian
Aram Tigran
Levon Ter-Petrosyan
Vartan Oskanian
Garo Kahkejian
1.1 Early history
1.2 Middle Ages
1.3 Ottoman Syria
1.4 Armenian genocide and the 20th century
2 Current status and the Syrian Civil War
2.1 Martyr Nubar Ozanyan Brigade
3 Organizations
4.1 Apostolic Armenians
4.2 Catholic Armenians
4.3 Evangelical Armenians
5.1 Armenian schools in Aleppo
5.1.1 Defunct schools
5.2 Armenian schools in other Syrian regions
6 Integration of the Armenian communities in Syria
6.1 Political life
6.4 Music, arts and drama
6.5 Medical sciences
6.6 Persecution during the 2010s Syrian civil war
7 Syrian-Armenian Relations
7.1 Deir ez-Zor and the Armenian genocide
7.2 Kessab, Syrian town with an Armenian majority
7.3 Relations between Syria and Armenia
During the ancient times, there was a small Armenian presence in northern Syria. Under Tigranes the Great, Armenians invaded Syria and the city of Antioch was chosen as one of the four capitals of the short-lived Armenian Empire.
In 301, Christianity became the official religion of Armenia through the efforts of Saint Gregory the Illuminator. Armenian merchants and pilgrims started to visit the earliest Christian centres of Greater Syria including Antioch, Edessa, Nisibis and Jerusalem. Close relations were established between the Armenians and the Christian congregations of Syria after the apostolic era.
Middle AgesEdit
The 15th-century Church of the Holy Mother of God of Aleppo, currently serves as treasury-museum of the Armenian Church
During the first half of the 7th century, Armenia was conquered by the Arab Islamic Caliphate. Thousands of Armenians were carried into slavery by the Arab invaders to serve in other regions of the Umayyad Caliphate including their capital Damascus in the Muslim-controlled Syria.[13][unreliable source?]
During the 2nd half of the 11th century, Armenia -being under the Byzantine rule- was conquered by the Seljuq Turks. Waves of Armenians left their homeland in order to settle in more stable countries. Most Armenians established themselves in Cilicia where they founded the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. Many other Armenians have preferred to settle in northern Syria. Armenian quarters were formed during the 11th century in Antioch, Aleppo, Ayntab, Marash, Kilis, etc.
Prior to the Siege of Antioch, most Armenians were expelled from Antioch by the Turkish governor of<|fim_middle|> death camps in Deir ez Zor and historic Armenia (1915–1922) the population of Aleppo in 1922 counted 156,748 of whom Muslims were 97,600 (62.26%), native Christians -mostly Catholics- 22,117 (14.11%), Jews 6,580 (4.20%), Europeans 2,652 (1.70%), Armenian refugees 20,007 (12.76%) and others 7,792 (4.97%).[16][17]
The second period of Armenian flow towards Aleppo was marked by the withdrawal of the French troops from Cilicia in 1923.[18] That wave brought more than 40,000 Armenian refugees to Aleppo between 1923 and 1925, and the population of the city skyrocketed up to 210,000 by the end of 1925, with Armenians forming more than 25% of the population.[19]
According to the historical data presented by Al-Ghazzi, the vast majority of the Aleppine Christians were Catholics until the 1920s. The growth of the Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Christian communities is tied in with the arrival of the Armenian and Assyrian genocide survivors from Cilicia and Southern Turkey, as well as large numbers of Orthodox Greeks from the Sanjak of Alexandretta who arrived in Aleppo later on after the annexation of the Sanjak in 1939 by Turkey.
In 1944, Aleppo's population was around 325,000, with 112,110 (34.5%) Christians among which Armenians counted 60,200. Armenians formed more than half of the Christian community in Aleppo until 1947, when many groups of them left for Soviet Armenia to take advantage of the Armenian Repatriation Process (1946–1967).
Current status and the Syrian Civil WarEdit
In an interview with Radikal, Rober Koptaş, editor-in-chief of the Agos Armenian newspaper, said that the Armenians under Assad felt relatively safe.[20] The Armenians, according to The Economist, lived in a safe haven in Syria which made Armenians more sympathetic for Assad during the Syrian Civil War.[21]
An Armenian-majority neighborhood in Aleppo under attack by terrorists during August 2016
According to the Ministry of Diaspora of Armenia, the estimated number of Armenians in Syria is 100,000, with more than 60,000 of them centralized in Aleppo,[3] with other estimates by Armenian foundations in Syria putting the number of Armenians in Syria around 70–80,000.[1][2] However, Since the start of the Syrian Civil War, 16,623 Syrian citizens of ethnic Armenian background have arrived in Armenia, of whom about 13,000 displaced persons remained and found protection in Armenia as of July 2015. The government is offering several protection options including simplified naturalization by Armenian descent (15,000 persons acquired Armenian citizenship), accelerated asylum procedures and facilitated short, mid and long-term residence permits.[5]
According to Hranush Hakobyan only 15,000 Armenians are left in Syria and the rest have been settled in Armenia or Nagorno Karabakh,[6] with another 8,000 having left for Lebanon, and others going to destinations including Europe, the United States and Canada.[7][8] However, Armenian foundations in Syria estimate around 35,000 are left based on rough estimates, including a method which multiplies the number of students enrolled in Armenian minority schools by 3 or 4, since minors would only take up around 25–30% of an age pyramid.[1]
Armenians in Syria are present in both rural and Urban areas. The villages of Kessab and Yakubiyah and Ghnemiyeh had Armenian majority prior to the civil war, and both are located near the contested border region of Hatay Province.[10] Kessab was attacked and looted in an ambush by Syrian Rebels who were given passage through Hatay province by Turkey,(although they deny this claim) and Yacubiyah had their Armenian population expelled by Al Nusra.[11][12] Excluding those villages, Armenians are primarily urban. Most Armenians of Syria live in Aleppo, with other cities including Latakia, Damascus, Qamishli, Raqqa, Tell Abyad, Al-Hasakah, Deir ez Zor, Al-Malikiyah and Ras al-Ayn, although some of which have had their populations expelled such as Raqqa and Deir ez Zor. In 2015, the local St. Rita Catholic Armenian church was also destroyed, according to unconfirmed reports at that time, by rebel fighters.[22]
Martyr Nubar Ozanyan BrigadeEdit
Main article: Martyr Nubar Ozanyan Brigade
Flag of the Armenian brigade
On April 24, 2019 the "Martyr Nubar Ozanyan Brigade" was formed as an Armenian brigade of the Syrian Democratic Forces on the anniversary of the Armenian genocide in the Marziya Church in Tell Goran.[23][24]
OrganizationsEdit
The Armenian Orphanage in Jdeydeh, Aleppo
Monument to Zeitun resistance of 1895, Surp Kevork Church, Aleppo
The majority of Armenian organizations are based in the city of Aleppo, acting in the form of cultural, sport, youth or charitable associations:
Cultural associations based in Aleppo:
Grtasirats Cultural Association (1924)
Kermanig-Vasbouragan Cultural Association (1928)
Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Association (1930)
Armenian Youth Association (1932)
Tekeyan Armenian Cultural Association (1955)
National Cultural Association (1955)
Urfa Renaissance Cultural Association (1957)
Nor Serount Cultural Association (1958)
Cilician Cultural Association (1964)
Syrian Youth Association (1978)
Charitable associations based in Aleppo:
Armenian General Benevolent Union (1910)
Armenian Syrian Red Cross Association (1919)
National Orphanage (1920)
Armenian Old Age Home (1923)
Howard Karageozian Commemorative Corporation (1941)
Jinishian Memorial Foundation (1966)
Social Service Consultation of the Diocese of Beroea (1993)
Sports associations based in Aleppo:
Armenian Sports Union, known as Homenmen sports and scouting organization established in Aleppo in 1921
Ararat Sports Union, founded in 1923, represented to the Syrian General Sports Federation under the name Ouroube SC
Armenian General Athletic Union, known as Homentmen sports and scouting organization, established in Istanbul in 1918 and opened branches in Syria in 1925, represented to the Syrian General Sports Federation under the name al-Yarmouk SC
Students associations based in Aleppo:
Karen Jeppe College Graduates Union (1947)
Syrian-Armenian University Students Union (Ս.Հ.Մ., est. 1968)
Graduates Union of Higher Institutions of Armenia (1982)
Syrian Universities' Armenian Graduates Union (Ս.Հ.Շ.Հ.Մ., est. 1985)
Dkhrouny Students-Youth Association (1969) of the Hunchakian party
Christapor Students Union (2001) of the Dashnak party
Most associations have their branches in many other Syrian cities: Qamishli, Damascus, Latakia, Kessab, etc.
The Armenians of Aleppo have also formed compatriotic unions based on their roots, named after towns and villages where their ancestors have migrated from, during the Armenian genocide. Nowadays, there are 11 compatriotic organizations operating in Aleppo: Dikranagerd, Daron-Duruperan, Marash, Urfa women's, Urfa youth, Palu, Zeitun, Kilis, Berejik, Musa Ler and Garmouj compatriotic unions.
Other notable community structures in Aleppo include:
The National Cemetery, opened in 1927 on a state-owned piece of land. It became the property of the prelacy after the independence of Syria in 1946. The chapel of Surp Hripsimé stands at the centre of the cemetery since 1970.
Avetis Aharonian theatre hall of the Armenian Prelacy, opened in 1959, renovated and renamed in 1989 (450 seats)
Zavarian theatre hall of the Armenian Prelacy, opened in 1965, renovated in 2002 (350 seats)
Kevork Nazarian theatre hall of AGBU, renovated and renamed in the mid-1990s (550 seats)
Zohrab Kaprielian theatre hall of Grtasirats Cultural Association, opened in 1973, renovated and renamed in 1999 (600 seats)
Kevork Yesayan theatre hall of the Armenian Prelacy, opened in 2005 (700 seats)
Zarehian Treasury, opened in 1991 in the 15th-century building of the former Holy Mother of God church, near Forty Martyrs Cathedral. More than 650 valuable pieces are exhibited in the museum.
Vergin Gulbenkian Hospital
ReligionEdit
The Genocide memorial at the Forty Martyrs Cathedral, Aleppo
Armenians in Syria are mainly followers of the Armenian Apostolic Church, with a minority of Armenian Catholics and Armenian Evangelicals. The Church has a very important role in unifying Armenians in Syria.
After 301 AD, when Christianity became the official state religion of Armenia and its population, Aleppo became an important centre for the Armenian pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem. Yet, not considered an organized community in the city, Armenian presence was notably enlarged in Aleppo, during the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia (12th century), when a considerable number of Armenian families and merchants settled in the city creating their own businesses, residencies, and gradually schools, churches and prelacy. The Armenian church of the Forty Martyrs in Aleppo was mentioned for the first time in 1476. In 1624, as a result of the growing number of Armenian residents and pilgrims, the Armenian prelacy started to build a quarter near the church which kept its original name Hokedoun (Spiritual House), up to now. It was designated to serve as a settlement for the Armenian pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem.
Apostolic ArmeniansEdit
Church of the Holy Mother of God in Aleppo
Armenian Genocide Martyrs' Memorial Church of Deir ez-Zor
Surp Sarkis Cathedral in Damascus
The majority of Armenians of the Armenian Apostolic (also known as Oriental Orthodox Armenian) faith are under the jurisdiction of the Holy See of Cilicia (based in Antelias, Lebanon) of the Armenian Apostolic Church. However, the Diocese of Damascus pledges allegiance to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
The Apostolic Armenian population in Syria belongs to one of the 3 following prelacies:
Diocese of Beroea (in Aleppo), was founded in 1432 by the Great House of Cilicia. Hovakim of Beroea became the first bishop of Aleppo between 1432 and 1442. The estimated population of the diocese all over Syria is about 70,000 Armenians.[25] The prelacy has the following church buildings under its jurisdiction in Syria:
Forty Martyrs Cathedral of Aleppo (1491)
Surp Krikor Lusavorich (Saint Gregory the Illuminator) Church of Aleppo
Surp Hagop Church of Aleppo (1943)
Surp Kevork Church of Aleppo (1965)
Church of the Holy Mother of God of Aleppo (1983)
Surp Hripsime Church of Yacoubiyah village
Surp Anna Church of Yacoubiyah village
Holy Mother of God Church of Latakia
Holy Mother of God Church of Kessab
Holy Mother of God Church of Karadouran, Kessab
Surp Stepanos Church of Karadouran, Kessab
Surp Kevork Armenian Church of Ghnemiyeh village
Surp Stepanos Church of Aramo village
Holy Cross Church of Tell Abyad
Armenian Genocide Martyrs' Memorial Church-Complex of Deir ez-Zor
Holy Resurrection Chapel of Margadeh village
Diocese of Jezireh (in Qamishli) under the jurisdiction of the Great House of Cilicia. The prelacy has the following church buildings under its jurisdiction in Syria:
Surp Hagop Cathedral in Qamishli
Surp Hovhannu Garabed Church in Al-Hasakah
Holy Mother of God Church in Al-Malikiyah (formerly Dayrik)
Holy Mother of God Church in Ras al-Ayn
Diocese of Damascus under the jurisdiction of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The prelacy has the following church buildings under its jurisdiction in Syria:
Surp Sarkis Cathedral of Damascus
Surp Mesrob Mashdots Church of Homs
Catholic ArmeniansEdit
Holy Cross Armenian Catholic church, Aleppo
Holy Saviour – Saint Barbara Armenian Catholic Church, Aleppo
Catholic Armenians are members of the Armenian Catholic Church. The Catholic Armenian population in Syria belongs to one of the 4 following prelacies under the jurisdiction of the Armenian Catholic Patriarchate of Cilicia:
Archeparchy of Aleppo: the first official Armenian Catholic Prelate in Aleppo was Bishop Abraham Ardzivian (1710–1740). In 1740, he became the first Armenian Catholic Catholicos-Patriarch of Cilicia, appointed by Pope Benedict XIV in 1742 in Lebanon. Currently, the number of the Catholic believers of the Armenian Catholic Archeparchy of Aleppo is approximately 15,000. The prelacy has the following church buildings under its jurisdiction in Syria:
Cathedral of Our Mother of Reliefs of Aleppo (1840)
Holy Saviour – Saint Barbara Church of Aleppo (1937)
Church of Our Lady of Annunciation of Aleppo (1942)
Holy Trinity Church of Aleppo (1965)
Holy Cross Church of Aleppo (1993)
Holy Mother of God – Martyrs Church of Raqqa
Patriarchal Exarchate of Damascus: the Armenian Catholic community in Damascus was organized in 1763 during the period of Catholicos Michael Petros III Kasparian. In 1863, the first Armenian Catholic church in Damascus was consecrated. The ground-breaking of the new church and the prelacy building in Bab Touma district took place in 1959. In 1969, the first Armenian Catholic bishop in Damascus was appointed. Since 1984, the Armenian Catholic bishop carries the title of Patriarchal exarchate. The prelacy has the following church building under its jurisdiction in Syria:
Notre-Dame Cathedral of the Universe of Damascus
Eparchy of Qamishli: covers the eastern regions of Syria (Al-Jazira, Upper Mesopotamia) including the governorates of Al-Hasakah and Deir ez-Zor. The prelacy has the following church buildings under its jurisdiction in Syria:
Saint Joseph Cathedral of Qamishli
Holy Family Church of Al-Hasakah
Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church of Deir ez-Zor
Diocese of Kessab: covers the Catholic Armenian population in the Latakia Governorate. The prelacy has the following church buildings under its jurisdiction in Syria:
Saint Michael the Archangel Church of Kessab
Church of Our Lady of Assumption of Baghjaghaz, Kessab
The Armenian Catholic Church has 2 Convents in Syria:
The convent of the Immaculate Conception Sisters in Aleppo
The convent of Mekhitarist Fathers in Aleppo
Evangelical ArmeniansEdit
The Holy Trinity Armenian Evangelical Church of Kessab
Armenian Evangelicals (also known as Armenian Protestants), belong to Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East of the Armenian Evangelical Church.
The Armenian Evangelical community in Syria has the following church buildings:
Emmanuel Church of Aleppo
Bethel Church of Aleppo
Martyrs' Church of Aleppo
Church of Christ of Aleppo
Holy Trinity Church of Kessab
Emmanuel Church of Ekizolukh, Kessab
The Armenian Evangelical Church of Keorkeuna, Kessab
The Armenian Evangelical Church of Karadouran, Kessab
EducationEdit
Karen Jeppe Armenian College of Aleppo in 1973
The education is an important factor in maintaining Armenian language and patriotism among the Armenian community in Syria. Aleppo as the main host of the community, is a center of Armenian long-running schools and cultural institutions. Armenian students who graduate from those community schools, can immediately enter the Syrian university system, after passing the official Thanawiya 'Amma (High School baccalaureate) exams.
Armenian schools in AleppoEdit
A total of 9 schools operate in Aleppo including 4 secondary education schools (high schools):
Karen Jeppe Armenian High School, the first Armenian secondary school in Aleppo. It was opened in 1947 on a piece of land in Meydan quarter transferred to the Armenian Prelacy by the will of the Danish philanthropist Karen Jeppe. The school was founded by the initiative of then-bishop Zareh Payaslian (the future Catholicos Zareh I of the Holy See of Cilicia). The school building has been expanded gradually in 1966, 1973 and 1986. Nowadays, the college has more than 1,100 mixed students with only secondary section of six grades. The school is operating under the direct administration of the Armenian prelacy of Aleppo.
AGBU Lazar Najarian-Calouste Gulbenkian Armenian Central High School, was founded as Lazar Najarian Central School in 1954 by the efforts of the Armenian General Benevolent Union. It was turned into a high school with a secondary section in 1959 and renamed as Lazar Najarian-Calouste Gulbenkian Central High School. The elementary and the secondary sections are located in two adjacent buildings, while the kindergarten has its own newly erected building. The school has more than 1,500 mixed students and is operating under the administration of the Syrian Regional Central Committee of the Armenian General Benevolent Union. The school has its own theatre hall named after its benefactor "Kevork Hagop Nazarian".
Cilician School, the elementary section
Cilician Armenian High School, a 12 grade mixed high school founded in 1921. It has three sections: nursery, elementary and secondary, each of them has its own separate building located along the Sissi alley of the old Christian quarter of Jdeydeh. At the beginning, the school was founded in 1921 as Cilician Refugees School by the efforts of the Cilician Relief Association. In 1930, it was renamed Cilician School and subsequently; Cilician High School after the foundation of the secondary section in 1960. The Cilician School is operating under the administration of Cilician Cultural Association with more than 450 mixed students.
Grtasirats High School
Grtasirats Armenian High School, founded in 1924 as Aintab's Grtasirats Mixed School through the efforts of "Aintab's Grtasirats Association". Up to 1974, the school was operating in the old Christian quarter near Jdeydeh, when it was moved to a new modern building in Sulaimaniyah district. It has a kindergarten, an elementary section, and since 2004; a secondary section. The school is under the administration of Grtasirats Cultural Association, and has more than 300 mixed students. Adjacent to the school, the Armenian church of the Holy Mother of God was opened in 1983. The school has its own "Zohrab Kaprielian" theatre hall, one of the largest ones in Aleppo.
Mekhitarist School of Aleppo, founded in 1936 as an Armenian Catholic primary education school. Later, it became a 9-grade school with primary and preparatory sections. During the 2000s, it was turned into a high school with 12 grades.
Other elementary schools in Aleppo under the administration of the prelacy:
Haygazian Primary School
Haygazian Primary School, established in 1919. the school is considered to be the continuation of the "Tebradoun" (est. in 1876) and the Nersessian School. Located within the complex of the Forty Martyrs Cathedral in Jdeydeh quarter, the school has a six-years mixed elementary section with more than 800 students. The kindergarten is operating in the Meydan quarter. The school has a theatre hall named after Avetis Aharonian. During the war in 2012, students were not able to attend Haygazian Primary School's building because of the location of the building.
Zavarian Primary School, founded as Nersessian School in 1925 with a centre adult orphans. On 15 August 1936, the two sections have been merged in one building in the Meydan quarter. The new school, along with its theatre hall were renamed after Simon Zavarian. The building was totally renovated in 1965. Nowadays, it has a six-years mixed elementary section and a kindergarten. The total number of the students is more than 450.
Sahakian Primary School, founded in 1927 by the donation of the Armenian diaspora of India and Brazil. It was named after Catholicos Sahak II Khabayan of the Holy See of Cilicia. It is located in the Meydan quarter since 1932 within the complex of Saint Gregory Armenian church. The school was expanded in 1962 with the erection of a new building. Nowadays, the school has a six-years mixed elementary section and a kindergarten with more than 850 the student.
Gulbenkian Primary School, founded on 22 September 1930 as Boghos Gulbenkian school by the donation of the Armenian benefactor Nerses Gulbenkian from London. Up to 1996, the school was operating in a small building located in a narrow street in the Sulaimaniyah district. On 13 June 1997, the new modern building of the school was inaugurated in Suleimaniyeh area with the presence of Catholicos Aram I. Currently, the school has a six-years elementary section and a kindergarten with more than 500 mixed students. The school has its own "Kevork Yesayan" theatre hall.
Monument to the Armenian victims of Marash in 1920, Surp Kevork Church, Aleppo
Defunct schoolsEdit
Many schools were closed mainly due to the "Armenian Repatriation Process" to Soviet Armenia, between 1946 and 1967:[26]
Mesropian Primary School (1923–2011): was a six-year elementary school opened in the Armenian refuge camp of Ram of Suleimaniyeh district in 1923, being known as the Camp's Mesropian Mixed School. In 1936, it was relocated to the Armenian-populated Meydan quarter as part of the proposed Surp Kevork Church complex (eventually consecrated in 1965). The nursery section of the school was operating in a small building adjacent to the Surp Kevork church. In 2003, the total number of the students of the mixed school was 200. Finally, in 2011 the school was closed just after the break-up of the Syrian Civil War.
Armenian Primary School (1923–1979): was located in the Sheikh Maqsoud district
Aramian Primary School (1930–1977): was located in the Assyrian district
Vartanian Primary School (1936–1980): was located in the Ashrafiyeh district
Kermanigian Primary School (1937–1974)
Ousumnasirats-Levonian Primary School (1945–1964)
Armenian schools in other Syrian regionsEdit
Yeprad (Euphrates) High School, Qamishli, founded in 1932 and has 9 grades since 1962. Currently, it has more than 900 students.
Azadutyun (Liberty) Primary School, Al-Malikiyah (Dayrik)
Mesrobian School, Al-Hasakah
Nahadagats (Martyrs') Primary School, Ras al-Ayn
Khorenian Primary School, Tell Abyad
Noubarian Primary School, Raqqa
Veradzenount (Rebirth) Primary School, Yacoubiyah
Nahadagats (Martyrs') Primary School, Latakia
Osumnasirats Miyatsyal High School, Kessab
Tarkmanchats (Holy Translators) High School, Damascus
Ousumnasirats Primary School, Damascus
AGBU Gyullabi Gulbenkian Primary School, Damascus
Sahakian Primary School, Homs
defunct schools:
Mesropian Primary School, Jarabulus (1933–1944)
AGBU Vartanian Primary School, Jarabulus (1935–1944)
Khrimian Primary School, Ayn al-Arab (1927–1962)
AGBU Avedis Sarafian Primary School, Ayn al-Arab (1950–1975)
Integration of the Armenian communities in SyriaEdit
Political lifeEdit
Syrian Armenians were integrated in the political life since the Ottoman rule over Syria. Like other religious communities, the Syrian community organized its own affairs under the millet system, including affairs such as education, social services, and even some of their laws. The millet governed internal disputes such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and tax collection and spending.
Artin Boşgezenyan was a deputy for Aleppo in the first (1908–1912), second (April–August 1912) and third (1914–1918) Ottoman Parliaments of the Constitutional Era.[27]
After the establishment of the Syrian state, Hrant Maloyan an Armenian General officer from Muş had served as the head of Syrian Security Forces during the 1940s and 1950s. On the other hand, another Armenian military General officer from Ayntab; Aram Karamanoukian had become the artillery commander of the Syrian Army during the same period.
Armenians have had almost continuous representation in the Syrian Parliament from 1928 onwards. The Armenian-Syrian members of Parliament were (in chronological order) Mihran Puzantian, Fathalla Asioun, Nicolas Djandjigian, Movses Der Kalousdian (later on also MP in the Lebanese Parliament), Hratch Papazian, Henri Hendieh (Balabanian), Hrant Sulahian, Bedros Milletbashian, Ardashes Boghigian, Nazaret Yacoubian, Movses Salatian, Dikran Tcheradjian, Fred Arslanian, Abdallah Fattal, Louis Hendieh, Krikor Eblighatian, Aram Karamanougian, Roupen Dirarian, Levon Ghazal, Simon Ibrahim Librarian and Sunbul Sunbulian (until 2012). As a result of the 2012 parliamental elections, currently the People's Council of Syria did not have any Armenian member. But in the elections of July 2020, three Armenians were elected to the Syrian Parliament, Jirayr Reyissian, Lucy Iskenian and Nora Arissian.[28]
The current Cabinet of Syria has one Armenian member after Nazira Farah Sarkis has been named as State Minister for Environment Affairs in June 2012.
MediaEdit
The Armenian Prelacy in Aleppo
Syria has a rich tradition of media and publications in Armenian language. Armenian dailies -currently defunct- had a great run at the beginning of the 20th century. The daily Hye Tsayn (1918–1919), one-every-two-days Darakir (1918–1919) and Yeprad (1919) were among the first published newspapers.
A stream of publications followed in the twenties and the thirties of the 20th century: Souriagan Sourhantag (1919–1922), Souriagan Mamul (Syrian Press, 1922–1927), the dailies Yeprad (1927–1947), Souria (1946–1960) and Arevelk (1946–1963). The latter had also its annual yearbook. Arevelk had also published 1956 its youth supplement Vahakn (1956–1963) and its sports supplement Arevelk Marzashkharh (1957–1963).
Monthly papers included Nayiri (1941–1949) published by Antranig Dzarugian, and Purasdan youth publication (1950–1958).
Yearbooks include Souriahye Daretsuyts (1924–1926), Datev (1925–1930), Souriagan Albom (1927–1929), Daron (1949), Hye Darekirk (1956) and Keghart (since 1975).
Currently, Kantsasar weekly is the official organ of the Armenian Diocese of Beroea in Aleppo. It was first published as Oshagan in 1978 and was renamed Kantsasar in 1991.
Syrian publishers have a great contribution in translating several Armenian literature and academic studies into Arabic. It is noteworthy that the first ever Arabic language newspaper was published by the Aleppine Armenian journalist Rizqallah Asdvadzadur Hassoun in 1855 in Constantinople.[29]
SportEdit
The football team of al-Yarmouk (Homenetmen)
Al-Yarmouk (formerly Homenetmen Aleppo) and Ouroube (formerly al-Ahd al-Jadid) are Syrian-Armenian sports clubs based in Aleppo. Being among the oldest sporting clubs in Syria, al-Yarmouk and Ouroube have several teams participating in different Syrian National competitions including football, basketball (men and women), table tennis, chess and other individual sports. The clubs have their own training grounds in the city of Aleppo.
During the first half of the 1940s and 1950s, many Armenian players had represented the Syrian football on the national level including Ardavazt Marutian and Kevork Gerboyan. The former player and trainer Avedis Kavlakian of the 1960s was selected by the Syrian press as the best Syrian footballer of the 20th century. Kevork Mardikian from Latakia is a prominent football trainer and one of the best Syrian footballers during the 1970s and 1980s. Nowadays, his son Mardik Mardikian is a member of the Syria national football team.
In basketball, Mary Mouradian, Ani Karalian, Elisabeth Mouradian and Magi Donabedian were members of the Syria women's national team during the 1980s and 1990s. Sari Papazian and Vatche Nalbandian from Aleppo are current members of the Syria men's national basketball team.
Music, arts and dramaEdit
Many Armenians from Syria had achieved national and international fame in the spheres of music and drama. Salloum Haddad from the Armenian village of Yacoubiyah is a famous contemporary actor in Syrian and Arab drama. Ruba al-Jamal (died in 2005) was a prominent classical Arabic songs performer born as Dzovinar Garabedian. Many other Syrian-Armenian singers and musicians became renowned artists among Armenians around the world like George Tutunjian, Karnig Sarkissian, Paul Baghdadlian, Setrag Ovigian, Arsen Grigoryan (Mro), Karno and Raffi Ohanian. Many others have achieved international fame including Aram Tigran, Haig Yazdjian, Avraam Russo, Wadi' Mrad, Talar Dekrmanjian and Lena Chamamyan. The conductor of the Syrian National Symphony Orchestra is Missak Baghboudarian from Damascus.
Armenian theatres in Aleppo include:
Antranig Theatre Group of the Nor Serount Cultural Association
Bedros Atamian Theatre Group of the Armenian Youth Association
Zavarian Theatre Group of the Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Association
Levon Shant Theatre Group of the Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Association
Kermanig-Vasbouragan Theatre Group of the Kermanig-Vasbouragan Cultural Association
Vartan Ajemian Theatre Group of the Grtasirats Cultural Association
Armenian musical ensembles in Aleppo include:
Zvartnots Choir of the Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Association
Alexander Spendiaryan Choir of the Armenian Youth Association
"Big Band" musical group of the Armenian Youth Association
Gomidas Chamber Orchestra of the Armenian Youth Association
Meghri Children's Choir of the Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Association
Armenian dance groups in Aleppo include:
Nor Serount Dance Group of the Nor Serount Cultural Association
Sartarabad Dance Group of the Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Association
Jirayr Dance Group
Antranig Dance Group of the Armenian Youth Association
Uno Dance Group
Shushi Children's Dance Group of the Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Association
Armenian art academies in Aleppo include:
Martiros Saryan Painting Academy of the Armenian Youth Association
Arshile Gorky Painting Academy of the Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Association
Aram Khachaturian Musical Academy of the Armenian Youth Association
Barsegh Kanachyan Musical Academy of the Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Association
Medical sciencesEdit
Robert Jebejian Ophthalmological Hospital in Aleppo, founded in 1952
Armenians were among the pioneers of modern medical sciences in Syria. The first X-ray generator in Syria and Lebanon was brought by Dr. Asadour Altunian (1857–1950) to Aleppo in 1896.[30] Dr. Altunian opened the first-ever private hospital in Aleppo in 1927. Later, he founded the first nursing school in Aleppo and Syria. After his death in 1950, Dr. Asadour Altunian was honoured by the government of Syria with the Honour Medal of Syrian Merit of the Excellent Degree.[31] In ophthalmology, Dr. Robert Jebejian (1909–2001) was among the first ophthalmologists in Syria. He founded the first-ever private ophthalmological hospital in Aleppo in 1952.[32] Dr. Jebejian had published many valuable researches about leishmaniasis and trachoma.[33] In 1947, Dr. Jebejian performed the first-ever corneal transplantation surgery in the Middle East and the Arab World.[34]
Persecution during the 2010s Syrian civil warEdit
As of November 2014, only 23 Armenian and Assyrian Christian families remain in the city of Raqqa. Christian bibles and holy books have reportedly been burned by ISIS militants.[35][36][37]
Syrian-Armenian RelationsEdit
Deir ez-Zor and the Armenian genocideEdit
Main article: Deir ez-Zor camps
Pilgrims commemorating the 94th anniversary of the genocide in Margadeh
In 1915, the Syrian region of Deir ez-Zor, mainly a desert became a final destination of the Armenians during Armenian genocide where they were killed. A memorial complex commemorating this tragedy was opened in the city.[38] It was designed by Sarkis Balmanoukian and was officially inaugurated in 1990 with the presence of the Armenian Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia. The complex contains bones and remnants recovered from the Deir ez-Zor desert of Armenian victims of the Genocide and has become a pilgrim destination for many Armenians in remembrance of their dead.
Kessab, Syrian town with an Armenian majorityEdit
Kessab
Kessab (Arabic: كسب, Armenian: Քեսապ K'yesap) is a Syrian border town located in the Latakia Governorate northwest of Syria at a height of 800 meters above sea level just 3 kilometers away from the Turkish border, and 9 kilometers from the Mediterranean sea.
Kessab is an ancient Armenian town, over 1000 years old. Today, The population of the town and the surrounding villages is mainly Armenian[39] with a minority of Syrian Arab.
Kessab is a summer tourist resort and a very popular destination.
Relations between Syria and ArmeniaEdit
Main article: Armenia–Syria relations
The Armenian embassy of Damascus (since 1992), was the first Armenian embassy opened abroad after the independence of Armenia. The official visit of the newly elected Armenian president Levon Ter-Petrossian to Syria in 1992, was the first international official visit of an Armenian president after the independence. Since then, the relations between the two countries are developing especially after the creation of a joint economical committee between the two governments and the establishment of co-operation between the commercial chambers of Aleppo and Armenia since 2008. The recent visit of president Bashar al-Assad to Yerevan in June 2009, came to maintain the bilateral relations.
Armenia has also a consulate general in Aleppo since 28 May 1993. In 1997, the Syrians opened their embassy in Yerevan which is located on Baghramyan street, few meters away from the presidential palace.
The first President of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosyan was born in Aleppo, Syria.
List of Syrian Armenians
Armenia–Syria relations
Armenian Diocese of Beroea
Yacoubiyah, Syria
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Armenian Prelacy of Beroea (Aleppo, Syria)
Kantsasar Armenian Weekly, Aleppo, Syria
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Armenians_in_Syria&oldid=1134769272" | the city Yaghi-Siyan, a move that prompted the Armenians of Antioch, and the rulers of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia to establish close relations with the European Crusades rather than the mostly-Turkish rulers of Syria. Thus, the new rulers of Antioch became the Europeans. Armenian engineers also helped the Crusaders during the Siege of Tyre by manipulating siege engines.
However, the Armenian population of Syria and its surrounding areas has greatly diminished after the invasion of the Mongols under Hulagu Khan in 1260.
After the decline of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia during the 14th century, a new wave of Armenian migrants from the Cilician and other towns of northern Syria arrived in Aleppo. They have gradually developed their own schools and churches to become a well-organized community during the 15th century with the establishment of the Armenian Diocese of Beroea in Aleppo.
Ottoman SyriaEdit
An early 17th century narrow alley in Jdeydeh, leading to the old Armenian quarter of Hokedoun, Aleppo
During the early years of the Ottoman rule over Syria, there was relatively smaller Armenian presence in northern Syria due to the military conflicts in the region. A larger community existed in Urfa which is considered part of Greater Syria. The Ottoman Empire had a large indigenous Armenian population in its Eastern Anatolia region, from where some Armenians moved to Aleppo in search of economic opportunity. Later on, many Armenian families moved from Western Armenia to Aleppo escaping the Turkish oppression. Thus, large numbers of Armenians from Arapgir, Sasun, Hromgla, Zeitun, Marash and New Julfa arrived in Aleppo during the 17th century. Another wave of migrants from Karin arrived in Aleppo in 1737. There were also families from Yerevan.[14]
Armenian population increased in Aleppo. By the end of the 19th century, the Mazloumian family established the "Ararat hotel" that became a renowned international establishment and renamed Baron Hotel.
Under the Ottomans, Syrians and many other ethnic groups lived in a religious and culturally pluralist society, with each community exercising a degree of local autonomy:
Under the Ottomans, the area known today as Syria hadn't been a single entity but rather a collection of "wilayats," or provinces, that at times included areas of modern-day Lebanon and Israel. Nor was the population homogenous. The wilayats of Ottoman Syria each comprised an array of ethnicities, cultural identifications and economic structures. After 400 years of rule under the Ottomans, certain particularities of the political system became ingrained. In modern-day Syria before the civil war, cities were divided into culturally distinct quarters: one where you would find the Armenians, another populated by Assyrians. I especially remember the Kurdish markets, where vendors would come dressed in their bright colors to sell fruits and vegetables from the countryside.
In fact, the way in which Syria was governed reinforced the autonomy of these distinct ethnic and religious communities. The Ottomans enforced a policy of pluralism, intended to appease different nations and quell the rise of nationalist movements, in which Jews, Christians and Muslims were all empowered to assert their own identities and therefore had no need to vie for power. Each religious community, known as a "millet," had a representative in Istanbul and was allowed to organize its own affairs, including its people's education, social services and charities and even some of the legal standards by which they lived. The millet controlled all internal disputes such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and the distribution and collection of taxes. The residue of this community-specific system remained in modern Syria; for example, everyone knew you went to the Armenian quarter to get your silver.[15]
Armenian genocide and the 20th centuryEdit
Armenian students cramped into crowded classrooms in Aleppo after they flooded Syrian cities after the Armenian genocide of 1915
Although the Armenians have had a long history in Syria, most arrived there during the Armenian genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire. The main killing fields of Armenians were located in the Syrian desert of Deir ez-Zor (Euphrates Valley). During the Genocide, More than a million Armenians were killed and hundreds of thousands were displaced from historic Armenia. The native Arabs didn't hesitate to shelter and support persecuted Armenians. Arabs and Armenians have traditionally had good relations, especially after they sheltered the Armenians during the Armenian genocide. There was also a minor Arab genocide in Anatolia at the same time, which meant they had affinity with one another.
Aleppo's large Christian population swelled with the influx of Armenian and Assyrian Christian refugees during the early 20th-century and after the Armenian genocide and Assyrian genocide of 1915. After the arrival of the first groups of Armenian refugees coming from the | 1,021 |
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A Supreme Evening with Old Friends and New!
Last week or so, my good friend Tom Ingrassia (savant of all things Motown) posted on his Facebook feed that Scherrie and Susaye, former ladies of the Supremes (FLOS), who had united with Joyce Vincent, were going to be performing a free concert at the Waltham Summer Concert series. Being a Supremes devotee, I was primed for that concert! It was the perfect way for Yang and I to kick off our anniversary celebrations. Still, the monsoons of rain besetting New England this summer had us on tenterhooks. Would the outdoor concert be cancelled? No! It was moved to the high school field house, a modern and pleasant set up. We were on for a supreme night of entertainment!
Yang and I were delighted to find our friends Tom and Barbara almost immediately; and, after some fun chatting, we settled down for the opening act of a local band, the Reminisants [sic]. Then, after intermission our favorite ladies appeared looking glorious, glamorous, and elegant to let us in for a full hour and a half of high energy Motown magic. Scherrie, Susaye, and Joyce performed with vivacity and delight. They were having as a good a time as the rest of us in the audience, as we bounced and bopped along with them to Supremes' hits and new songs. Their harmonies were impeccable and exhilarating; when each lady took the lead, her powerful voice carried the feeling and life of the song. It was especially fun that they did some of the hits by Dawn, the group that Joyce helped make famous. So good to hear her come out of the background. She has a strong and beautiful voice. I can't stress enough how good these ladies sounded. Interestingly, as Susaye and Joyce were telling me later, when Mary Wilson left the Supremes, the group was supposed to continue with Joyce as a member. Isn't it a pity that Motown hadn't let us have a great two-for-one-split: solo Mary Wilson and Susaye, Scherrie, and Joyce continuing the Supremes. At least we have them together now! They haven't lost a jot of their talent – or energy! See: in this picture, Scherrie and Susaye are moving so fast that they are going interdimensional!
Thanks to Eric Iverson and a suggestion from my friend Tom, Yang and I were also able to stay and meet all three ladies afterwards, along with other fans. What a treat! These women are so down to earth, gracious, and good-hearted! They appreciate their fans' appreciation and were interested in us as people. When it came up that I write mysteries, Susaye and Joyce immediately wanted to find out how to get Bait and Switch. When Scherrie later found out, she wanted the same information. They took interest in another woman's writing, as well. I was excited to hear more about their plans, including an upcoming concert tour in England and a possible album. Scherrie also shared about her play in production in L<|fim_middle|> our enjoying the humor of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I know I'm gushing, but it was just such a great experience. It's something we have to appreciate in these times when so many people think it's acceptable to be cruel.
If you get a chance to see Susaye, Scherrie, and Joyce perform, do it! They have energy and wonderful voices! Here's a link to their web site so that you can keep up on what they are up to. Treat yourself! And thank you Joyce, Susaye, and Scherrie for sharing your talent and being good kids (as my Mom would say)! And special thanks to Eric Iverson for bringing these wodnerful ladies East and to my friend Tom Ingrassia for putting me wise to this whole experience. Listen to Tom's radio program!
Dusty, the feline star of my novel Bait and Switch, is based on a cat with whom I grew up.
Dusty came into my life as a kitten when I was seven years old, and despite my occasional lapses of trying to saddle her with tack from my toy horse, Thunderhead, we were actually great pals. Especially since I would sit through thunderstorms when she hid behind the couch and try to calm to her. I'm afraid singing was involved, but unlike Rosalind, she didn't think my singing suggested I was in pain.
Dusty gets credit for inspiring what may actually have been my first venture into literature: writing her biography, illustrated with pictures from a Purina Cat Chow book on cats. It was mercifully short. However, I did learn that Dusty was a silver or grey tabby from my research.
She also was undeniably the boss of us. If my brother or I spent too much time late at night sitting, talking in a car with our friends outside the house, Dusty would circle the vehicle growling, until we got out. Then she would march us to the back door and into the house, before she galloped off to handle the rest of her catlly night duties. Humans are so hard to take care of!
Also like her name sake in Bait and Switch, Dusty was quite the gourmand. She also delighted in Polish ham, liverwurst, or fresh turkey and chicken. Dusty additionally had some more unusual tastes for a feline: peach ice cream; potato chips; and, as you see here, corn still on the cob. Note that her place setting has four bowls: water, milk, and two types of cat food!
And woe to you if you didn't feed her fast enough. My sister-in-law Pam got a sound smack on the hand once for not moving that chicken with sufficient alacrity.
Dusty may have had a secret scandalous life. She did give birth to three kittens (Tiger Butterball, Jr; Mitzi Gaynor; and Midnight –– I didn't name them!). We also suspected she might have had a drinking problem.
All in all, Dusty was a dear and sympathetic pal, going for walks with me in the yard, nuzzling me when I was down, playing with me when I needed some exercise. She lived all the way up to sixteen, one day waiting for my mother to come home before taking her leave and making a final journey to the great beyond. I have many more stories about her to tell, so mayhap we can have some more Dusty blogs. I would love it if anyone else who remembers Dusty would share. I just hope my novels are a fitting tribute to a truly cool cat! | .A. (A Lady in Waiting) and the screenplays that she has written and is working on getting optioned. (Check out her interview on Tom Ingrassia's radio show.) Maybe Sisters in Crime might be a good group to network those screenplays! I wish I could remember what I said to make her crack up here!
I'm also happy to say that I made some wonderful new friends amongst the other fans, discovering I had unexpected connections with the other folks who'd come back to "meet the Supremes." Everyone there, audience members, Supremes, members of the Supremes organization, just had a warm, fun time. Yang and I appreciated that Scherrie was talking with him about speaking Chinese. By the way, she said, "I love you" in Chinese very well. I had quite a long chat, as well, with Joyce and Susaye about the group and writing. I was so touched later when Susaye Greene spontaneously gave me a big hug. I think we bonded over our creative tendencies, love of music, my incorporating Supremes music into teaching composition, and | 227 |
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Higher module prices are expected to ultimately lead to solar lower installation numbers, especially in the latter half of 2018 and beyond. Some countries are already appealing to the World Trade Commission.
In this session, Peter Kelly-Detwiler, with his expertise in the field of power markets and emerging technologies, will discuss the impacts of the Section 201 trade case, including: when the impacts may take place, effects on employment and installation numbers, attempts to circumvent the tariff, and new planned module factories in the U.S | 143 |
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Tropical storm Eta leaves boats beached in Gulfport, businesses flooded out
Tropical Storm Eta may be out of Florida but the clean-up is far from it. In Gulfport, sailboats took a beating, and business owners continue to work to fix the mess Eta left behind. Story: https://wfts.tv/3kp77PJ
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ABC Action News found the owner of one of the beached boats who says she hopes insurance will help ease this headache left behind by Eta. | , Fla. — Tropical Storm Eta may be out of Florida but the clean-up is far from it.
In Gulfport, sailboats took a beating, and business owners continue to work to fix the mess Eta left behind.
On Thursday, spectators were spotted taking pictures and pointing at an unusual sight. At least seven boats were beached off the Boca Ciega Bay.
There were three beached sailboats found along the Gulfport Casino. One of them came near the building and another rammed into the seawall damaging the metal railing.
Paul Cummings started his morning on Facebook Live catching up with fellow stroke survivors. A few of his viewers were the first to catch a glimpse of something not normal outside his home. Cummings then discovered a sailboat beached in his yard and snapped a picture.
"I felt like I was back in New Orleans. I lived through Hurricane Katrina and this was so reminiscent of that because of the wind, the rain — washed up a lot of debris. It was scary," he said.
Mike Jackson owns Paw Paws of Gulfport, a pet supply store. Jackson worked diligently before the storm hit. He packed sandbags and lined the front entrance to his shop with sealant.
By 11 p.m. on Wednesday Jackson felt so much unease, he left home and waded the storm waters to check on his business. He recorded his journey on video and when he came to his shop he was stunned.
"My heart fell in the ground. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I was expecting some minor flooding with the high tide but it was crazy. I couldn't believe the amount of water that was here so quickly," he said.
Jackson has been at work since 5 a.m. on Thursday cleaning up the damage. He estimates it'll cost him upwards of $3,500 to replace the waterlogged flooring and lighting.
Despite the heartbreaking day of work to fix Eta's damage, Jackson is finishing the day with a full heart. He calls his community "Gulfport Strong."
Jackson was touched to see neighbors and fellow small business owners donating time and equipment to help each other dry out.
"2020 has been nuts," he said. "It's unbelievable what it keeps throwing at us but we are strong we'll get through it."
Nick Calitri rode out the storm inside his boat with his pet parrot named Yoshi.
"All night, rolling and pitching and rolling and pitching," he described.
His family and friends kept calling him worried he was in danger.
"I was concerned that I would be floating in the water with my parrot clutched to my chest," he laughed, and acknowledged he was scared to the point he couldn't sleep. "And being that I was over there [in the water] I would float all the way across the Bay. I was like 'this is going to be some story if it did happen' but thank God it didn't happen."
When the waves got too choppy for comfort he slipped on his life jacket and kept it on until the storm passed.
"This morning when I woke and it started getting clear and I looked at boats... the little boat that was anchored next to me actually sunk," he said.
Staff from Red Cross surveyed the aftermath on Thursday and told ABC Action News they are particularly interested in finding boat owners who live on their boats and may | 684 |
The night watch; or, Tales of the sea, Volumen1
Por Night watch
"I have brought Morland to pay his respects to your Ladyship previous to his departure," said Mr. Dunstanville. 66 He leaves to-morrow, to join the ship his uncle commands." 66 Oh! Captain
- his mother's brother, I presume," said Lady Lovel. "I remember him in town; a very agreeable man. I am sorry to hear you are to lose the society of one of your sons so soon, and presume the other will shortly go to Eton; but pray, Mr. Dunstanville, do us the favour to dine here to-day. Lord and Lady Seemington are here, whom you remember, and two or three other friends; indeed, you must stay."
Mr. Dunstanville assented to the proposal ; and after having given the necessary orders to his servant, returned to the conversation with Lady Lovel.
"I have just been much amused with my housemaid," said her Ladyship, "who, by the way, was several years in your service, Mr. Dunstanville."
" What is her name ?" asked Mr. Dunstanville.
"Oh! Sally Biddikin," said the boys, laughing. 6 A very
excellent servant, I assure you, Lady Lovel ; she left me only on account of her father's illness. My boys ought to be grateful to her for all the care and nursing she so long and willingly bestowed upon them."
"She has," continued Lady Lovel, particular habit of designating people of title by the first letter of their names, which she occasionally pronounces most ludicrously. She asked me this morning "if my Lord and Lady S. or Ass (as she said) would choose a fire in their bed-room?"
The party laughed, and Lady Lovel proceeded.
" Apropos, Mr. D.: do you remember what a curious description Mrs. Dunstanville's brother gave of Lord Seemington's maiden speech in Parliament that is, before his Lordship came to the title ?"
"Not in the least !" answered Mr. Dunstan
" Not in the least !" ejaculated the voluble lady, "-not of his small face peeping out between an immense pair of whiskers, like an owl in an ivy-bush; hoo-hooing such particularly pretty parables as not only astonished the house, but some of his constituents who were in the gallery; but, alas ! they were propor. tionally disappointed afterwards to find there was nothing in him."
" I had forgotten it entirely," replied Mr. Dunstan ville.
" I have been told that latterly they coughed whenever he rose," continued Lady Lovel; "and that now he is in the Upper House, the Lords, though they are more mannerly, are not less inattentive; but, I assure you, Lord Seemington is the best-natured man in the world, and cares nothing for all this."
A bell presently summoned the party to dress for dinner; and they soon separated
-some going to their rooms, thinking the day too short<|fim_middle|>, as she still called him, (and loved to tell how she had nursed and fondled him,) was about to leave his home, peeped out of one of the bedchamber doors, to bid him good bye as he passed. " And so you 're going to leave your good father, Master Morland ?" said Sally, as he recognized her ; " And when do
you go then ?"
" To-morrow," answered Morland.
" Bless us, to-morrow !" said Sally, looking down; "then I shall not see you again, Master Morland : " and suddenly, as if by some unaccountable impulse, she flung her arms around his neck, and kissed him with her rosy lips, and looked at him, and kissed him again." Hea
ven bless you, my pretty boy!" said she, as if she had been really his mother : then instantly recollecting that he was no longer a child, but a grown handsome boy, she held in her arms, she turned as red as scarlet, loosened her embrace, and ran away to hide herself in the chanıber from which she had come.
Morland was not a little disconcerted at this warm and unexpected farewell; and when he entered the drawing-room, his face was of quite as deep a hue as poor Sally's. Howbeit, he said not a word of this most maternal hug. Dinner was presently announced, and the company proceeded to the dining-room, where, after the dulness of the first course was over, the conversation became general and amusing. Lady Lovel was in a high flow of spirits, and the good style in which the sumptuous repast was served up, together with the exquisite wines, contributed to put the sportsmen in good humour, who were at first a little clouded with the baneful punctuality which caused them to arrive at table in time for cold fish and tepid soup. | ; others, too long-much too long.
The toilette of boys is an example for men, hastily completed, and never considered a moment longer than the accomplishment of it :Morland was ready before his brother, and was proceeding along the gallery towards the staircase, when Sally Biddikin, aware that her young master | 66 |
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Summer is finally here, the kiddos are out of school and at home for summer vacation, and it's the perfect time to check out some of the latest trends and styles for kids and babies fashion. If you're like me and have many nephews and nieces (or if you have kids of your own), you're probably looking for summer clothes that are practical and age appropriate<|fim_middle|> print with a vertical heritage blue striped print. And it works beautifully! It's 100% rib cotton which makes it very high quality and practical for kids, and I can totally imagine my little niece twirling around in it. You can check out this item and more when you Shop Girls Styles at Tea Collection.
This cute seagull tee shirt for boys is just adorable. My nephew loves all animals but he is crazy these days about birds. Summer is perfect for going to the beach and watching seagulls on the shore, so what better shirt to get him than this? It's 100% cotton jersey and machine wash so it makes for a very practical item too! You can check out this item and more like it when you Shop Boys Styles at Tea Collection.
I really love this adorable fish graphic tee for girls, with sizes ranging from 3 months to 4T. The sky-blue color matches everything, and theres just something about animal graphics that really inspires me and that I think looks really nice on kids and babies (you've probably noticed already from the other clothes I picked out!). Here, the fish graphic is inspired by shibori techniques, which is the traditional Japanese art of tie-dying. For more items like this, Shop Baby Girls Styles at Tea Collection.
Another Japanese art inspired tee, this waves and whales pattern tee for baby boys is also special and unique. I love how it has a serene and calming affect when looking at it (hopefully this soothing affect will pass on to my baby nephew!). With a classic crew neck styling and a milky white color, it will match almost every other clothing item you pair it up with. Plus, the 100% cotton jersey and machine wash makes for a comfy and practical texture. You just can't go wrong with this one! This shirt and more are available when you Shop Baby Boys Styles at Tea Collection.
Let us know about some of your favorite styles from Tea Collection! | , clothes that kids and babies can play in comfortable outdoors, while still looking trendy and stylish.
I took a look at one of my favorite kids and baby clothing store to check out their new summer collection and found these 4 gorgeous pieces that comply with all the above conditions. I can totally imagine my sweet nieces and nephews running around in them this summer.
I love all kinds of prints and I especially love combining different prints together in the same outfit. This dress is a new summery arrival for girls and combines a colorful flowery | 108 |
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Invest NI programme helps propel entrepreneur to success
In picture is (left), Brian Lockhart, Director at Lock-Hart Environmental with Alastair Higgins of Invest NI
Newry entrepreneur Brian Lockhart is hoping to fast track his environmentally friendly invention to commercial success with the help of Invest Northern Ireland's Propel programme.
Brian, a Director of Craigavon based Wilson's Country, has developed a unique water cleaning system and has set up a new company, Lock-Hart Environmental,<|fim_middle|>luent treatment costs and help businesses to compete in the global market."
Mr Lockhart is one of 21 entrepreneurs taking part in the Propel programme, which offers master classes, specialist advice from local and international experts, access to potential investors, strategic business planning support, a hot desk at an incubation centre and a research visit to an overseas market. Extensive one-to-one mentoring is also provided.
He says: "The Propel programme has made a huge impact on me. It has given me the tools to structure the business, and build it with strong foundations. I am focusing on producing a robust business plan using all the tools and business detail I have been shown on the programme."
Alastair Higgins, Invest NI, says: "There is no shortage of innovative ideas in Northern Ireland, which when combined with commercial acumen can produce successful businesses.
"Our Propel programme is helping participants to maximise the commercial potential of their ideas and generate the best possible return for themselves, their investors and the local economy." | to bring it to market.
Mr Lockhart is currently taking part in the Propel programme, which aims to establish successful fast growth, knowledge intensive businesses that could generate significant export sales and boost the local economy. The programme provides entrepreneurs with salary support and the skills, expertise, and networks to fast track the development of their cutting-edge business ideas into profitable global enterprises.
Mr Lockhart got the idea for the product while working for Wilson's Country where he was tasked with looking at ways of cleaning potato wash waste water to a standard that allowed it to be recycled.
Speaking about his business idea Mr Lockhart said: "Any company that creates waste water needs to comply with discharge or recycling standards. Our innovative modular water cleaning product achieves these high standards with significantly reduced capital expenditure, footprint and running costs, unlike traditional biological or chemical methods.
"The unit will fill a gap in the market for a small-scale effluent treatment process that can treat a wide range of contaminants including heavy metals, bacterial contaminants and carbonic based compounds. It will reduce eff | 206 |
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Last week, a major study came out apparently calling into question current advice about carbohydrate and fat recommendations. The Internet and media organisations went into meltdown with claims that too many carbohydrates could be sending you to an early grave. Scrolling past the headlines (and actually reading the paper) gave a healthy dose of boring because what makes for a healthy diet has changed little.
Called the PURE (Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology) study, this was a very large observational study looking at the link between fat and carbohydrate consumption and longevity in 18 countries across 5 continents. Running for 7 years and involving over 135,000 people, this was a very big study so its conclusions are right to take notice of.
The key finding from the work that attracted the most media attention was that a high carbohydrate diet was linked with a higher risk of earlier mortality, whereas total fat and individual types of fat were related to a lower risk of earlier mortality.
Digging deeper into the study, the research team found that global diets consisted of 61 percent energy coming from carbohydrates and 24 percent energy from fats. And while those in the highest carbohydrate consumption group (a whopping 77 percent of energy) had a higher risk of earlier death, it wasn't cardiovascular disease they were dying from. What those other causes of death were exactly is unclear. Perhaps getting hit by a car running for a Mars Bar was one of them as a recent commenter on my Facebook page theorised.
Does this study turn on its head 'everything we knew about nutrition?' Not quite. And here's why.
Before the PURE study, there were many studies showing the opposite link between carbohydrates and longevity. So, when a conflicting study comes along, this grabs the media spotlight for the day.
Here is just one example – a major systematic review and meta-analysis from 2013 involving 17 individual studies and over 242,000 people showing a higher risk of earlier mortality as carbohydrate intake decreased. And this is the problem at times with observational research in that two studies can give polar opposite results so the findings of the PURE study should be seen through this filter.
I'm not going to pick apart the PURE study for its flaws. Such issues are consistent across all observational studies no matter if the conclusions support consensus views or not. What is of value to look at is the positive messages the study gave and how when you look at the full research field, it takes you back to some pretty sensible advice.
A key shift in dietary habits over the last few decades has been towards an increase in consumption of highly refined carbohydrates and sugar which is at odds with what dietary guidelines actually recommend. It is possible that the PURE Study was detecting some of that change. Without knowing the overall diet quality of the participants, it is difficult to make firm conclusions.
In Australia, we sit at 43.5 percent energy from carbohydrate. We're hardly killing ourselves slowly with a high carbohydrate diet at that level. But unfortunately, a lot of those carbohydrates are highly refined and we have too much added sugar in our diet. To add to this, only 6 percent of us eat enough vegetables each day.
The PURE study is interesting though as it shows how complex it is in determining the role of nutrition over many decades in improving health and simple measures of fat or carbohydrate quantity lose sight of the foods that are part of this. We eat foods, not nutrients, and as nutrition science advances, research is now turning to dietary patterns as being key predictors of health, rather than fixating on percentage targets for macronutrients.
Nutrition science is messy. It is a young science and we have to deal with making conclusions from often imprecise research using well below par tools to measure dietary intake.
Here's an example following of individual research studies that have been linked to either increasing or decreasing the risk of cancer. Green dots are good and show that the food lowers the risk; red dots are bad. Being selective in what dots you looked at and the studies you cite, red meat can lower your risk of cancer, but if you have it with onions, up goes your cancer risk!
Nutrition science is messy because it is impractical to run long-term, high-compliance randomised controlled trials (considered the 'gold standard') to answer big health questions. Good luck trying to get thousands of people to adhere<|fim_middle|> a feeling you didn't read the whole article.. | to a particular type of diet for years on end – most people struggle for a week or two following a prescribed diet. So, we turn to the next best source of evidence and that's observational studies. The PURE study is an example of an observational study.
Conflict of interest is also a problem. And I do not just mean 'big food' funding research. Researchers tied to a particular narrative with their research program (and maybe a large public and media following and the odd best-selling book or two) may find it difficult to do an about face when conflicting evidence presents itself. As humans, we are all susceptible to this. The scientific method helps reduce it, but it cannot eliminate it entirely.
Selective use of evidence (called cherry picking) can also be a problem. It has been said that you can build a case for any particular food or nutrient being good or bad for you by quoting a study or two that agrees with you. Just look at what happened when I did just that intentionally in making the case of why broccoli is toxic.
But all is not lost. There are recurring themes that we can learn from in nutrition research and these are themes I have seen repeated year after year.
There are many paths to good health by eating a range of diets, with the biggest predictor of this being adhering to a dietary pattern that connects with a person, rather than following prescriptive advice. Low fat, high fat and somewhere in between like the Mediterranean diet can only be healthy if food quality of mostly plant-based minimally processed foods is put first.
So what are the key nutrition themes seen in healthy dietary patterns around the world?
Eat more plant-based foods than animal foods, choose wholegrains over refined grains, limit red and processed meat and choose other beverages in preference to soft drink. And watch how much added sugar is creeping into your diet. Such recommendations may not get media attention like the PURE study, or help sell books in numbers like the latest popular diet, but they are the cornerstone of long-term good health.
Studies of eating habits of people are very difficult to reach accurate conclusions. There are too many variables. From personal experience of nearly 3 years of eating just meat, mainly beef and drinking water, and an occasional black coffee – zero carbs, I find I have never felt stronger or more mentally alert. I also got rid of long term excess weight. Blood tests are excellent as is blood pressure. No more arthritis or stiffness. What I like most about my eating is that I have absolutely no cravings for the carb loaded food I used to love and craved for. Plus I enjoy every mouthful of meat I eat while eating and then forget about food for hours until I need more meat. I decided to try it for a month, thinking I wouldn't die in that time. The first 5 or so days I felt tired and had flu like symptoms (called carb flu) but by 14 days I felt so good that I decided this was a life time choice for me, I am over 70. My only regret is that I did not do this 30 or more years ago.
Thanks Tim for a well-reasoned and informative article. It is not valid to judge diets based on macronutrients without looking at the foods that provided them. As others have noted, lentils and lollipops will both show up as 'carbohydrates' but have no other commonality.
Dr John McDougall, google him and you will find your asnwers for carbs.
It is all about balance. Carbs are not bad. It is the type of carbs being constantly eaten which as a population needs to be assessed. Over processed, sugar-laden.
Also, wasn't the higher mortality rates in the PURE study shown to be in developing countries such as Africa, areas of China and South East Asia where the populations are affected greatly by other illnesses and diseases? These populations have higher reliance on carbohydrates such as rice and maize due to availability and low costs in comparison to other food sources.
Great rebuttal. Thanks for your educated analysis.
A high carb plant based diet for one year put my body into adrenal fatigue. Now eating fats protein and clean carbs feel 100% better.
I always enjoy your posts, Informative and interesting for a nutrition newbie like me!
I knew there would be articles trying to discredit this study, there's been quite a few already but you know what.. Speaking from personal experience of living on a 100% plant based high carbohydrate diet, then getting a serious chronic disease which I believe was entirely diet induced to now living long term on a zero carbohydrate diet and just about beating a disease which has never seen a single cured case… I'm just saying carbohydrates aren't all that. You can make some defence for them all you want but it's an imagined defence with no basis on truth whatsoever.
Dietary recommendations are given at a population level…for specific dietary advice tailored to the individual seek a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
This article wasn't discrediting the study, it was going beyond the sensational headline and putting it into context. All observational studies have flaws (as it explains in the article) and this was no different. As said before, dietary recommendations are a guideline for a population. Even if you are doing well on a 0% carb diet which I find very hard to believe you can avoid ALL carbohydrate, it doesn't mean it will work for everyone. Luckily we have plenty of dietitians and nutritionists who make recommendations based on scientific evidence and not personal experience.
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WBA closes fiscal 2021 with strong Q4, full-year growth
Walgreens Boots Alliance finished its fiscal year strong with growth in both fourth-quarter and full-year earnings per share. Sales for the quarter totaled $34.8 billion, with full-year sales totaling $132.5 billion, both reflecting solid growth.
"Our fourth quarter and fiscal year results exceeded expectations, driven by strong performance in our core business," WBA CEO Roz Brewer said. "Comparable U.S. pharmacy and retail sales both saw robust growth and recovery continued in our UK business as COVID-19 restrictions eased in the quarter. I remain extremely proud of our team members' unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of our patients, customers and communities. The role of the pharmacist and local pharmacy is now more vital than ever."
[Read more: Retailer of the Year 2021: Walgreens seizes its omnichannel opportunity]
For the fourth quarter, WBA posted sales of $34.8 billion, a 12.8% increase from the prior-year period, reflecting growth in its international and American business segments. Operating income from continuing operations was up 22.9% year over year, reaching $1.2 billion — an increase the company attributed growth in gross profit in pharmacy and retail in its U.S. business, as well as strong performance and recovery in the United Kingdom. Earnings per share for the quarter were 41 cents, up 6.4% from the year-ago period.
In the United States, fourth-quarter sales were $28.8 billion, a 6.6% year-over-year increase, with comparable sales up 8.1% year over year. Pharmacy sales increased by 6.7% from the prior-year quarter, with comparable sales up 8.9% from Q4 of fiscal 2020. Scripts filled grew by 8.8% from the year-ago period and was up by 8.6% including immunizations, adjusted to 30-day equivalents. Retail sales were up 6.5% and comparable sales increased by 6.2% compared with the prior-year period. Excluding tobacco sales, retail sales were up 7.2% year over year, which the company said reflected growth in key categories, including health and wellness, which saw a 14% sales boost over the previous-year period. Gross profit for the quarter increased by 14.9% from Q4 of 2020.
WBA's international segment has $5.5 billion in sales, up 61.8% over the year-ago period and including a favorable currency impact of 9.2%. Boots UK comparable pharmacy sales increased 11.4% year over year while comparable retail sales were up 15% over the prior-year period. Gross profit for the segment was up 43% over Q4 of fiscal 2020.
[Read more: WBA names 2 key executives]
For the full year, WBA posted sales of $132.5, a 7.5% increase over its fiscal 202<|fim_middle|> its partnership with iA, with micro-fulfillment centers serving more than 800 locations in Phoenix and Dallas.
[Read more: WBA's 2nd DE&I report chronicles latest efforts]
As WBA moves forward, it pointed to its investments in healthcare, including its majority stake in specialty pharmacy company Shields, a strategic collaboration with Blue Shield of California and its continued partnership with VillageMD. There are currently 52 Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices, with plans to have 80 open by the end of the year.
WBA's Q4, full year meet expectations
WBA launches Walgreens Health amid wider health strategy rollout | 0, with operating income totaling $2.3 billion — more than twice the $982 million in operating income the retailer brought in a year ago. The company said the operating income increase was driven by $2 billion in non-cash impairment charges in the prior-year period, and was partially offset by a $1.5 billion charge from WBA's equity earnings in AmerisourceBergen in Q1 2021.
Among the company's milestones in the fiscal year has been the administration of more than 40 million COVID-19 vaccinations and more than 16 million COVID-19 tests. In the United States, Walgreens has increased its starting wage for hourly team members to $15 an hour, with plans to fully implement it by November 2022.
The company also highlighted its omnichannel offering growth — something that contributed to DSN naming Walgreens its 2021 Retailer of the Year — including curbside pickup and drive-thru, as well as big growth in its myWalgreens membership. Walgreens also launched its Scarlet bank account and debit card, and has ramped up | 237 |
The main project objective was to facilitate implementation of tailor-made Energy Management System (EnMS) and reduced the annual energy use in the European sawmills industry sector through international engagement, collaboration and knowledge transfer. In order to help the EnMS implementation, the ECOINFLOW partners produced the SawEnMS handbook, one of the major project outcomes. The handbook is a guide for sawmills on how to implement a practical and usable EnMS. By following the guide, the sawmill companies will develop a framework for working with energy management. The pilot version of the handbook was tested among the members of ECOINFLOW sawmills network. So far more than 50 sawmills joined our network helping us to reach our energy saving target.
The Ecoinflow final outcomes were presented during the last InnovaWood General Assembly. The InnovaWood annual meeting took place on 10-11th June in Zagreb, Croatia. The meeting was hosted by Forestry faculty Zagreb.
The ECOINFLOW project was presented at LIGNA fair by Thünen Institute. The visitors had a possibility to get familiar with final project outcomes and get their own example of the SawEnMS handbook at TI booth.
The second training session this year was held on 11th March in Innovation Park, Bolzano, Italy. The training was part of the workshop organised for German speaking sawmill<|fim_middle|> session was held on 24th February hosted jointly by Swedish Energy Agency (SEA) and SP. The training session was aimed for several Portuguese sawmill representatives and staff of SEA. | mangers in Bolzano region.
The ECOINFLOW training | 13 |
IMPROVISATION – START SMALL BUT START!
Have you tried to improvise yet? Have you taken that first, vital step to give it a<|fim_middle|> students to use and play with concepts you've just introduced and exposed them to during lessons. Keep it simple.
From the beginning(!), in simple steps.
Black note improvisations are often best to begin with as all black notes can be played at once without sounding "wrong". It can be a good idea to begin with a LH repeated bass pattern over which the RH improvises in a five-finger position.
If beginning with black notes, the LH could play a repeated bass of alternating Open 5ths (F# C#) and Open 6ths (F# D#), holding each chord for one bar (two, three or four beats). And the RH five-finger position could be C#D# F#G#A# where F#, under the third finger, is the tonic. It is important to set a steady pulse, and a good idea to play a four-bar LH introduction before the RH enters.
Perhaps surprisingly, the most effective improvisations are the simple ones in which the RH plays mostly by step, up and down, or down and up, within the five-finger position. It can also be helpful to draw inspiration from a piece or song you know and like, setting the pulse in line and imitating the rhythms. In fact, playing in the rhythm of an entire section or verse of a piece or song that you know well (on different notes) will help give your own improvisation length and structure (usually at least four phrases).
Baby steps! The first step is to become more comfortable moving away from the written music – but it won't happen all at once! Here's a simple exercise to start you off… Try memorising any simple melody – for example, 'Half A Pound Of Tuppeny Rice'. Once you can play it without the music, try playing the original melody but using a few different rhythms here and there. Go slowly and see what you can come up with. Don't worry if you end up changing the melody a bit – that's improvisation!
There are some good beginner improvisation tutor books around (check out Pam Wedgwood's 'It's Never Too Late To Improvise' – available soon from Faber Music) and you may find my 'Improvisation for Beginners' practical videos useful over at OllysPianoSheets.com :).
So there you have it. Start small, with tiny steps, with known material. The important thing is to get started! If you think it's going to feel a bit uncomfortable then take Forrest's advice and turn it into a duet. Here's an example of one his pieces, World Piece from Pattern Play 1.
This blog post was compiled by Dr Sally Cathcart, co-founder and Director of The Curious Piano Teachers.
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If you're struggling to get started I want you to stop reading right now! Grab your diary and schedule 3-4 five minute appointments with yourself over the next week. These are your improvisation slots – your moments to get started.
Now read on to get inspiration on exactly how to start. Choose three of the ideas below and write them down, one for each appointment.
Learning to play simple chords using their symbols only (C, amin, Dmin, G7) in various ways (arpeggios, Alberti basses, waltz patterns) may help free them from the tyranny of notation. Then slowly introduce 'lead' sheets where the vocal melody can become a right-hand melody, and the chord symbols can become the left-hand accompaniment. Learn to love the sound of music – even the simple notes of a chord can be beautifully uttered (listen to the opening of Appalachian Spring [CLICK HERE] for example – just simple triads or 'white ' key music as Copland calls it) Do NOT simply teach the 12-bar blues and the blues scale, let them find that for themselves much later.
The easiest way to start improvising is to embellish simple melodies. That way, they are working within known territory. But that can only take one so far. The absolutely essential ingredient to increase one's improvisation skills is to develop "chord fluency." I'm not talking here about being able to construct chords but rather, the ability to recognize and play any chord without hesitation.
The hardest part is to make a decision to try, and then I would recommend finding a resource that would suit their ability level and style. For example, I can identify four typical styles of improvisation but the list can easily be much-much longer.
Jazz improvisation is the most obvious but at the same time would be the most difficult.
Pop improvisation might require reading chords from Charts or Lead Sheet.
Classical improvisation can be seen in Variations by classical composers, or in cadenzas.
General improvisation can be created on a chord progression or a melody.
Anyone with a desire can learn to improvise, just as nearly anyone can learn to speak with words. Improvising is simply talking with tones, having conversations. As with most things, learning to improvise is not a matter of "having talent" but of simply doing it over time with joy and care.
I think the best way for teachers to learn is to start playing duets with teachers who have some experience. In my way of teaching improvisation, it's all about the duet experience first, then the solo comes later.
Traditionally, improvisation was taught after one learned to play tunes and understand harmony enough to make accompaniments. Improvisation then consisted of making variations on tunes, particularly on the repeats. However, this approach meant that those students in the beginning years of study were not encouraged to improvise. So, by the time they were ready, most people were so fixed to the page they found it difficult to explore without crippling self-criticism.
What we have needed in our tradition (for centuries!) is a comprehensive approach to improvisation that can be done from the first lesson onward. I wanted to create such an approach and that is why Pattern Play was born.
Embrace the discomfort of being outside of your comfort zone! And then don't fall into the trap of thinking of improvisation as a distinct "subject" that must be addressed separately during lesson time. Although ability to improvise requires a distinct skill set, it can be nurtured naturally during learning moments that are already happening during lessons. It can be as simple as asking students to initiate something musically in response to something you've done, much like conversing through speech, or asking students to change specific aspects of pieces they are working on. Ask | 781 |
ANA Announces Collaboration with CDN
May 19, 2017 | ANA, Announcements
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is excited to announce a collaboration between its flagship publication, The Numismatist, and The Coin Dealer Newsletter (CDN), providing ANA members a reliable retail pricing tool for collectable U.S. and Early<|fim_middle|>DNpublishing.com.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of instructional and outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications and conventions. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org. | American coinage. Beginning in June, ANA members can access the "Collector's Price Guide" (CPG) in The Numismatist. Each monthly 8- to 10-page supplement offers up-to-date values for a variety of U.S. coin types and denominations on a regular rotation, with early coppers, cents and nickels in June, silver in July, and gold in August.
"The Numismatist is one of the great publications of our hobby and the cornerstone benefit of ANA membership," says ANA President Jeff Garrett. "The new CDN retail price guide will make The Numismatist an indispensable resource for collectors. This partnership is one of the most important developments for the organization in many years."
The "Collector's Price Guide" is intended as a hobby resource only and should be used in combination with other numismatic references as part of a practical, informed purchasing plan. CDN Publishing is solely responsible for the content of the guide.
According to CDN Publisher John Feigenbaum, "An online version of CPG was launched a few months ago in response to dealers who have long been frustrated by the disconnect between established Greysheet pricing and unrelated retail values that don't reflect wholesale levels. CPG values are derived from the Greysheet and move in direct reaction to the wholesale market so collectors and dealers can finally be in sync."
"It's a dream come true to have coin-pricing information available in The Numismatist," says ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick. "This is a huge benefit to our members, and we are grateful to John Feigenbaum for approaching us with this opportunity."
About CDN Publishing and the ANA
Since 1963, CDN has been the industry standard in U.S. rare coin and currency pricing with its publication of the Greysheet, Bluesheet and Greensheet newsletters. Released weekly and monthly, these price guides are preferred by coin dealers, shop owners, serious collectors and investors throughout the United States. An archive of articles can be accessed free at blog.greysheet.com. For more information, visit www.C | 428 |
For some people, Easter is all about the bunny and the eggs. And who doesn't love a good handful of jelly beans? But for the Christian family, some simple touches can proclaim the true story of Easter to all who enter your home. Try this lovely (and surprisingly simple) DIY banner, perfect for a mantle, large window, entryway or wall. He is risen indeed!
Print the following letters for your pattern: H, E, I, S, R, N. You can fit two on a page.
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To hang, make a loop on each end and tie a knot. Removable 3M hooks are great for hanging this project! | as the letters (about 3 to 3 ½" tall).
These are your patterns. Trace them on the felt until you have all the letters you need for the words, "HE IS RISEN" and two crosses.
Cut the card stock into (11) 5 ½" squares. Set aside.
Trace eleven 4 ½" squares onto the fusible webbing. The easiest way to do that is to cut a 4 ½" square out of cardboard or chipboard (cereal box). Then just trace 11 squares. Cut out squares, leaving a margin around your marks. You want to wait to trim it exactly until after you iron it onto the fabric.
Iron each square of webbing onto the fabric. Decide how many of each color you want and then iron on accordingly. THEN, trim around your 4 ½" square marks.
Peel off the paper backing and iron one fabric square onto one of the cardstock squares. Repeat until you have all 11 cards done.
Sew: Use your sewing machine and stitch about ¼" from the edge of the card, with the ribbon tucked underneath. Be sure to sew through both the card and the ribbon.
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A New Approach for Optimal Electricity Planning andDispatching with Hourly Time-Scale Air Quality and Health Considerations
Past Seminars and Events 2016
Tuesday, March 01, 2016, 05:00pm - 06:00pm
Speaker Joel Sokol, Associate Professor,H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Tech
Abstract: The integration of accurate spatially-resolved air quality-related human health impacts into electricity planning and dispatching decisions has been hampered by the computational burden required to model complex atmospheric physics and chemistry and its coupling with atmospheric transport. By integrating a reduced form of a fully-coupled atmospheric model within a unit commitment optimization model, we allow for the first time a fully dynamical approach towards electricity planning that accurately and rapidly minimizes both cost and health impacts. We use the new capability in a case study of the state of Georgia over the years of 2004 – 2011, and show that a shift in utilization among existing power plants during selected hourly periods could have provided a health cost savings of $175.9 million dollars for an additional electricity generation cost of $83.6 million in 2007 US dollars (USD<|fim_middle|> and his bachelor's degrees in mathematics, computer science, and applied sciences in engineering are from Rutgers University.
Location Rutgers, Busch, CoRE Lecture Hall
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Fifteenth Annual REI Energy Symposium
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Host: Rutgers Energy Institute
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Address: 100 Rockafeller Road, New Brunswick, NJ
Campus: Livingston
More Information: Rutgers Calendar | 2007). The case study illustrates how air pollutant health impacts can be cost-effectively minimized by intelligently modulating power plant operations over multi-hour periods, without implementing additional emissions control technologies.
Bio: Dr. Joel Sokol is a Fouts Family Associate Professor in ISyE, and Director of Georgia Tech's interdisciplinary Master of Science in Analytics degree. His primary research interests are in sports analytics and applied operations research. He has worked with teams or leagues in all three of the major American sports. Dr. Sokol's LRMC method for predictive modeling of the NCAA basketball tournament is an industry leader, and his non-sports research has won the EURO Management Science Strategic Innovation Prize. Dr. Sokol has also won recognition for his teaching and curriculum development from IIE and the NAE, and s the recipient of Georgia Tech's highest awards for teaching. He currently serves as INFORMS Vice President of Education, and is a past Chair and founding officer of the INFORMS section on sports operations research. Dr. Sokol's PhD in operations research is from MIT, | 219 |
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Highlights vs Texas Tech 3/1
Frisco, Texas – Behind a trio of impressive pitching performances and a rally in the seventh inning, Nebraska (4-5) took down No. 3 Texas Tech, 2-1, in the Frisco College Baseball Classic<|fim_middle|> State at the Frisco Classic.
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The win marked Nebraska's first victory over a top-five opponent since Feb. 21, 2014 when the Huskers upset No. 1 Oregon State, 9-2, in Surprise, Ariz.
Senior right-hander Matt Waldron, making his first start and third appearance of the season, went 5.0 innings and recorded seven strikeouts, one shy of tying his career high. He allowed four hits and one run. Chad Luensmann came out of the bullpen for 3.0 no-hit shutout innings before Colby Gomes earned the save by throwing the final 1.0 inning.
In the opening frame, Texas Tech managed a single, but left the runner on base as Waldron retired the other three batters he faced and recorded a pair of strikeouts. The Huskers went down in order with two strikeouts in the bottom of the first inning.
Texas Tech left two runners stranded in a scoreless top of the second. After two outs, the Red Raiders drew a hit-by-pitch and walk to consecutive batters, but a groundout ended the frame. NU's hitters went down 1-2-3 in the bottom of the second.
TTU scored the first run of the game in the top of the third to take a 1-0 lead. Josh Jung hit a two-out double before an RBI single drove him in. Carter Cross managed Nebraska's first hit of the game in the bottom of the third. He was thrown out at second on a fielder's choice. Spencer Schwellenbach drew a walk to put two runners on, but a strikeout ended a scoreless inning for the Huskers.
Waldron retired all three Red Raider hitters in the top of the fourth. Aaron Palensky laced a leadoff single in the bottom of the fourth and advanced to second on a groundout. He was left stranded when the inning ended on a strikeout.
Texas Tech managed one hit in the top of the fifth, but Waldron picked him off at first. He forced a strikeout and flyout in the other two at-bats. The Huskers went down in order in the bottom of the fifth.
Luensmann allowed two walks, but also tallied two strikeouts in a scoreless top of the sixth. Schwellenbach drew a leadoff walk in the bottom of the sixth, but a double play and strikeout ended the frame.
Nebraska forced three groundouts in a scoreless top of the seventh. The Huskers took a 2-1 lead with two runs in the bottom half of the inning. Luke Roskam blistered a one-out double before Joe Acker walked. Pinch hitter Mojo Hagge, a member of the 2017 Frisco All-Tournament Team, drove in Roskam with an RBI hit. Colby Gomes also produced an RBI single, but was caught stealing before an inning-ending strikeout.
The Huskers allowed a walk and a stolen base in the top of the eighth, but Luensmann recorded two strikeouts to keep the Red Raiders from scoring. Schwellenbach hit a leadoff single, but three strikeouts left two runners stranded.
In the top of the ninth, Texas Tech's leadoff hitter reaching on an error, but Gomes retired the next three Red Raiders in order with two strikeouts.
The Huskers return to action on Saturday at noon (CT) when they face Sam Houston | 712 |
Many of the fears we have are false. We need to find our 'False Fears' and make<|fim_middle|>Listen to Emmanuel talk about honoring yourself when you train in this weeks FightPod Podcast.
The way you treat yourself sets the standards for everyone else. You want to make sure you get this right. | sure we learn how to 'move' with those fears. Doing this will allow you to grow and ultimately evolve. We need to evolve, we are meant to evolve!
Listen to emmanuel talk about 'False fears' in this episode of FightPod.
Why do people quite? Listen to Emmanuel discuss and explain his perspective on this interesting topic.
What does Commitment Really Mean?
Defn: A willingness to give your time and energy to something that you believe in, or a promise or firm decision to do something.
In this week's podcast listen to Emmanuel talk about "Commitment" and what it means to life, work and our Systema training.
Emmanuel talks about being a healthy person in mind, body, and spirit. While also seeing the importance of living in healthy places and being a part of healthy communities is so important for everyone.
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i woke up early this morning to go to 31st annual sheep & wool festival in rhinebeck, new york with shannon. it's about a 3 hour drive from boston, and both shannon and i brought music, she with her ipod, me with my deck of hamptons cd's and my rio mp3 player. as an added treat, our highway journey would be set against a colorful background of new england autumn foliage. in reality, the leaves were changing, but they didn't seem peak yet. this was shannon's second trip to the sheep & wool festival, and she used her previous memories of her last drive down to locate the fairground when we got close to rhinebeck.
the parking was free but admission into the fair was $7 per person. there were several buildings, converted barns and animal stables that housed the various vendors. they came from all over new england and the tristate area, selling bundle of colored fleece,<|fim_middle|> one team that doesn't belong - the marlins - end up winning it all. | sticks of yarn, knitting needles, spinning machines, pewter jewelry, handmade rugs, felt toys, candles, animal raising equipment, and other handcrafts. there was also family oriented activities, like the merry-go-around, the haunted mansion, or the animal demonstrations, including dog herding trials. in the center of the fairground was a large auction tent, and surrounding it were pens housing the various animals, including sheeps, goats, llamas, and the occasional rabbits. the kind of people who visit the sheep & wool festival are mostly knitting enthusiasts, which i think they themselves would readily admit are not "cool". the demographic is also largely older women, with younger ones the exception rather than the rule. the guys were relegated to the duty of "purse holders". even though it was interesting to be immersed in this strange new world, i was totally confused and awkward, like being at a party where you didn't know anyone. shannon made no effort to educate me in the ways of spinning and knitting, but she answered all my questions to the best of her abilities when i asked her, which was often. so from what i can gather, the basic process is an animal is sheared (whether it be goat, llama, sheep, or rabbit, different animals produce different kind of natural material, like merino or cashmere or angora or felt, but i couldn't tell you which animal's fur produced what) and its fleece is cleaned up and maybe dyed and then spun into yarn which in turn is used to knit clothes. i didn't buy anything from the vendors except a warm bag of honey roasted hazelnuts and a $5 sampler of fragrant natural hand-made soaps. while watching the dog herding trial, i overheard two little boys talking about baseball. being that we were in new york state, they were obviously yankees fans. "i hope they win tonight's world series game," one of them shouted out. i nearly had a seizure.
for me, the most interesting part of the whole fair were the animal pens. i've seen so many different varieties of sheeps and goats, and you could pet them too, their owners never seemed to mind the attention. i rubbed a few muzzles and was surprised how warm they were. they also seemed to be in one of two states, either timid or very friendly, never aggressive. i suppose this is the domesticated prey mentality, generations of selective breeding have produced the perfect "sheep" personality. these weren't run-of-the-mill animals either, they were all purebreds, with names and lineage information attached to cards on their pens. some of the sheeps were "coats", which i guess is to keep their fur from getting dirty (those sheeps looked like the ones that produced felt). it's amazing the different assortment of fur color and texture and pattern.
somewhere in the afternoon we got lunch, italian sausages ($5/each) and sodas ($2). we wandered around a little bit more, that's when i lost shannon. i called her cellphone a few times but she didn't answer, so i told her where i'd be and went about exploring on my own until she called me back. i didn't realize it but they were actually selling lamb burgers, which to me seems really weird, like finding dog meat at the westminster dog show. it was really strong lamb too, everytime i passed them i could smell the odor. shannon and i reunited, and she said she wanted to visit the fleece sale tent then we could go home. inside was like being in filene's basement, a large number of people scrambling through clear garbage bags filled with fleece trying to find bargains. for some reason it reminded me of teas as well, how they're essentially all the same but just different variations in color and texture. shannon ended up splitting a bag of fleece with another woman. i waited outside, bored, along with a few other men, waiting for her to pay so we could leave, my capacity for festival nearly overloading.
we left around 3pm, racing back to civilization. at the halfway mark shannon asked if i was tired. even though i was nodding off to sleep, i told her i was fine. "then do you mind driving?" she asked. i told her she could keep on driving, that i didn't want to crash her car - essentially i was saying no. of course at that point i couldn't very well fall asleep, since i was afraid she'd fall asleep. so at the next rest stop, shannon pulled over, parked the car, said something about, "i'm going to take a short rest," leaned back her seat, and then fell asleep. i sat there dumbfounded. what just happened? when did we decide to pullover? and how long are we going to be here? am i somehow being punished because i didn't want to drive? i thought about telling shannon, "hey, if you really want me to drive, i'll do it," but she was already seriously asleep. after having spent a confusing and awkward day at a festival, now i'm going to have to endure an unknown amount of time waiting for shannon to rest up before i could go home. dejected, i got out of the car and went into the roadside macdonalds. after using the bathroom, i ordered a 10 piece chicken mcnugget and ate it will reading some traveling pamphlets. 20 minutes later i looked out the window and it's shannon in the car, waving to me to come out so we can go.
nearly two hours later we made it back to boston, where shannon gave me a ride back to cambridge.
though originally i had no intentions of watching the world series, i watched it anyway when i passed by the channel and saw that the marlins were ahead of the yankees. when the marlins finally won the game, i was so happy. new york does not deserve another world series win. in a year when there are 3 century old baseball teams competing for the world series, i think it's only right that the | 1,266 |
Fezzan is de zuidwestelijke regio van Libië. Het is een droog woestijngebied met oases en wadi's. Fezzan wordt van Tripolitanië in het noorden gescheiden door het kalksteenplateau Hamada el Homra, heeft in het zuidoosten een stuk van het Tibestigebergte.
Geschiedenis
In de oudheid stond het gebied bekend onder de Latijnse naam Phazania<|fim_middle|>ografie van Libië | of Phasania. Dit zou "fazantenland" kunnen betekenen, of iets te maken kunnen hebben met Put of Phut, de Hebreeuwse naam voor Libië. De Romeinen hebben het nooit bezet.
Aan het einde van de 13e eeuw viel Fezzan onder de invloed van het islamitische Kanem-Bornu-rijk, dat zijn kern aan het Tsjaadmeer had. In de 17e eeuw veroverde het Ottomaanse Rijk Fezzan, en hield het tot 1911 als een gouvernement. In dat jaar begon de Italiaanse kolonisering, maar deze werd, vooral voor het dunbevolkte binnenland, pas tijdens de fascistische jaren '20 voltooid.
Tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog veroverden Franse geallieerde troepen Fezzan op de Asmogendheden. In 1950 werd het door de Verenigde Naties als Frans mandaatgebied aangewezen.
Op 24 december 1951 werd Fezzan verenigd met Tripolitanië en Cyrenaica tot het onafhankelijke Koninkrijk Libië. Tot 1987 was het met Tripolitania en Cyrenaica een administratieve regio in Libië.
Tijdens de Opstand in Libië in 2011 werd in Fezzan sporadisch gevochten; de bevolking bleef kolonel Moammar al-Qadhafi vrij lang trouw, tot troepen van de Nationale Overgangsraad vanuit Cyrenaica en Tripolitanië het gebied ten slotte in september veroverden.
Bevolking
In het gebied wonen ongeveer 450.000 mensen. De Toeareg en de Toeboe zijn de belangrijkste bevolkingsgroepen. In het noorden wonen ook Arabieren en Berbers. Sabha is met ruim 126.000 inwoners de belangrijkste stad in de regio, en was tot 1963 de hoofdstad van Fezzan. In het noorden ligt het vulkaanveld Haruj.
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Nacidos en Hamburgo | un dibujante y pintor alemán establecido en los Países Bajos del Norte, especializado en pintura decorativa de interiores.
Nacido en Hamburgo el 22 de septiembre de 1657 en el seno de una familia acomodada que le procuró estudios, según Jean-Baptiste Descamps, con veinticinco años contrajo matrimonio en Ámsterdam con Aeltie Bruys y fue en aquella ciudad donde se formó como pintor con Gérard de Lairesse, aunque según Arnold Houbraken seguido por Descamps podría haber tenido una primera formación en su ciudad natal con un desconocido pintor llamado Raes, que para RKD sería en realidad el también holandés Nicolaes Maes.
Con Lairesse se especializó en la pintura de plafones decorativos con motivos tomados de la historia antigua y de las fábulas mitológicas, componiendo complejas alegorías para los techos de los salones de la burguesía.
También dejó un importante número de dibujos para grabados y diseñó portadas de libros con alegorías, entre los que se pueden recordar los frontispicios de Horti medici Amstelodamensis rariorum plantarum descriptio et icones de Jan Commelijn, 1697, y del Nuevo Testamento para la edición de Mortier, Ámsterdam, 1700, con un ángel presentando a la cristiandad encadenada un pliego en el que, como en la esfera de un reloj, se muestran los martirios de los doce apóstoles en torno al crucificado, dibujos a lápiz, pluma y aguada conservados en el Rijksm | 412 |
I must admit, I surprised myself when I decided on Barcelona. Having been there before, it wasn't somewhere that I had planned to go to again.
I originally had never had Spain on my bucket list, but when we went to Barcelona on our Med Cruise, I kinda fell in love with Spain. I decided that it was a country that I would like to see again.
I generally don't go to the same place twice (with the exception of a couple of cities), so it was a surprise to me when Barcelona was purchased. It turned out to be a worthwhile investment as I seem to have forgotten a lot of what Jamie and I did when we were there (it was almost 7 years ago though). I remember seeing the fountains in Plaça de Catalunya. I also remember the Christmas market by Catedral de Barcelona. I remember picking up the sightseeing bus by the cruise terminal. It's not that I had a bad time with Jamie, my memory is truly shocking and this is why I take so many pictures when I am away.
This time round I was with Jason. It was good to show him Barcelona and some of the stuff I had seen before. With regards to getting from the airport to the hostel, I didn't realise the airport was about 65 miles from the hostel. Oops. The flight itself was good right up until the landing. It was such a hard landing. I was videoing it (as I do with all take off and landing for my anxiety) and when we touched down, the phone jumped and it stopped recording – that's how hard the landing was.
I had the route from the airport to the hostel all planned out with the help of Google but we became a bit unstuck when we saw the bus departure board as it was 30 minutes out from what Google said. We decided to get some food and come back out in time for the bus. Little did we know that Google was right. We missed it by 15 minutes and waited another hour for the bus. I don't think we got to the hostel until around 20:30 – bearing in<|fim_middle|> that I hated that he lived so far away. I still do – purely for my own selfish reasons though. Most of my friends live far away! Booooo!
We had to get up early today so we could check out and get to the train station and get breakfast before heading to the airport.
For me, going home is always a sad day because it means reality is setting back in.
I did make one final faux pas of the trip that did cost money. I took us the wrong direction on the metro for a couple of stops. I pride myself and getting around and I made a boo boo. I blame it on the fact that I didn't want to go home! Haha.
We finally made it to the train station and to the airport in time for our flight.
Here are all of the pics from Barcelona if you want to see them. | mind that we touched down and disembarked around 15:30.
Once we checked into the hostel, we put our stuff down and then went to find some much needed food. It was not the best as you can see from the picture below. The burger was just pressed sausage meat. YUMMY! After we had our dinner, we headed back to the hostel for some much needed rest ready for the next few days. Jason did say he was apprehensive about the hostel and thankfully his fears were allayed after the first night. That made me comfortable too knowing he wasn't hating it.
Dinner of tired and cheap travellers!
The one place I wish Jamie and I had been able to go to when we were here was the Sagrada Familia. Sadly time didn't permit so we couldn't go.
This was the one thing that Jason and I said we would have to do. I got some tickets that included a ride up to the top of the tower and it was totally worth it just for the views.
I haven't been to church in about 5 years and Jason is a devout atheist so we both thought we might get struck down and burned for being here. Haha. Thankfully we didnt!
If you are ever in Barcelona, you have to visit here. It is well worth it. You will not be disappointed. Even my atheist friend enjoyed the visit and said it was the highlight of the trip. Let that tell you something.
The light was just right inside too. It was so colourful from the stained glass windows. We wandered around on the ground for a bit and then it was our turn to go up the tower. We got the lift up and had a look around. The views were amazing. There was a point where you could look out over a ledge and Jason thought it would be a good idea to try and scare me by asking if he should stand on the ledge. I point blank told him no, but then said it would be a good picture. Thankfully he didn't. A massive phew for my sanity!
I did get a little bit of a payback for HK thought and I was quite amused with myself for it, When we were coming down the other side, it was a spiral staircase with no handrails on one side and just a hole to fall down. Jason took it nice and easy and I was wanting to get down and wasn't afraid at all. It was nice to have someone else nervous for a change. I pretended to fall and if looks could kill, I would have been dead on the spot. I found it rather amusing. I may have been called some choice names. Haha.
After we were done here, we went for some Five Guys lunch. I had never been to one before and I must admit I was rather impressed.
Since I can't really do the Sagrada Familia justice with words, here are some pictures from it.
We couldn't decide on where to go after we had lunch so I sat looking at my phone for something for us to do.
I managed to find something and told Jason that he had to just follow me and that I had found us something to do. He asked me where and I told him just to follow me. I was hoping he would get wound up (I know, awesome friend right here! LOL) so I could keep saying follow me but, alas, he didn't.
It did involve a 15 minute walk (he HATES cardio but I don't mind it) to the metro and a couple of stops on the metro and another 10 minute walk. The whole time I wouldn't tell him where we were going.
Jason did say at the end of it that he did learn something and I retorted with never letting me make a decision again. Haha.
As it turns out – the tickets for the Cathedral were, as you may have guessed, just inside the doors. Go figure. I mean, who would do such a thing. The inside is really ornate and well worth a look. I honestly couldn't remember ever having gone inside. The whole time we were in there and on the roof, I did say to Jason that it felt really familiar and that I had done it before. I had a quick look at my blog from the trip with Jamie and it turns out we did. Thank goodness for pictures to remind me!
I did let Jason stand on the ledge this time for a picture. He loves it as he is such a showman. I did tell him to put a spin on it and say that he was just showing what he has worked so hard for these last few years. Positive spin and all that! The weather was really nice to us this whole trip and it was nice to be on the roof and just sit there for a few minutes in the sun.
Once we were done here, we headed back to the metro to find some much needed food. I must admit, I have never seen anyone eat as Jason does. I got full just watching what he was having!
I decided that we should do the sightseeing bus too as it is a good way to see the sights of a city.
We had an early start and headed out to get breakfast. Once we had breakfast, we got the sightseeing bus and stayed on it for the full route. This one was about 2 hours and we managed to get some good seats on the top deck.
I knew I should bring my hoodie as it would be cold. I still forgot it and thankfully was just a few steps away from the hostel so went and got it. It was very much needed on that top deck. The things you do to get good pictures. Jason, bless him, looked really cold the whole time.
Once we had done the full route, we got off and went to Taco Bell for some much needed lunch and to decide what we would do for the rest of the day. I did say that I wanted to go to Montjuic Castle and Jason was up for it as there is a cable care that takes you there. He knows from Hong Kong how much I dislike them and I am convinced that was his sole reason for doing it. He gets a kick out of seeing me scared – i'm sure of it. Luckily for me and my sanity it was closed for maintenance. Yay!
We took the city bus to go up to the castle. I had a slight panic as I wasn't sure if our tickets covered the ride up there. We went inside the metro to look at the machine and nothing was forthcoming. I was almost at a point of buying a single ticket – thank goodness I didn't. We left and went back to the bus stop and found some public transport officials who assured us that our tickets would get us there.
We got off at the castle and walked up to the grounds to have a wander around. Jason, as was the theme of this trip, looked for a wall to stand on just to say that he could. Seriously, this guy likes to test my sanity levels no end and today was no exception! I don't mind though, it helps keep me young and I often forget he is only 21.
As we were walking around (I'll leave out the bit about how you couldn't walk down a step and blamed the step OK), he found a window to climb up – purely for a picture! The grounds of the castle were not too shabby. A nice walk around and a soaking up of the sun – just what the doctor ordered! After we walked around for a bit, we went inside and had a look at the grounds in there. They were quite nice too.
We found some orange trees and Jason took the challenge of jumping and trying to grab an orange off the tree – he succeeded too! Look how pleased he is with himself after he managed it!
Once we were done here, we decided to head back to the hostel for an hour or so before dinner. I managed to convince him that we should walk back to the hostel. I don't think I told him until we were back that it was a 2 mile walk. It was all downhill too!
I told Jason since it was Valentine's Day, he had to choose dinner for us. We ended up having pasta and it was really nice. We sat and chatted for a while in there. He was intrigued about life growing up in a church and I told him. I wasn't rude about it despite not being a fan of it now. I think it blew his mind that people live like that. Whilst I knew he wouldn't understand, he was respectful of it and not mean about it at all.
Today was our last full day in Barcelona and we decided to do the second of the sightseeing routes. As with yesterday, we got on and stayed on. I wanted to go to Park Guell and to the grounds of the Art Museum also.
After going past Park Guell, I decided against it and said that I just wanted to go to the MNAC instead. We got off the sightseeing bus and went for some more Taco Bell.
We then got back on the sightseeing bus and decided to get it to where we wanted to be. Jason asked if we could stay downstairs and that was fine with me. I got all the pictures I needed. We got off at the bottom of the hill and walked up. As we got closer, we saw there were tons of stairs. There were escalators too. Being the people we are, we decided to climb the stairs. Good for cardio… right.
We walked around and found some sun and sat there for a while until Jason got cold from sitting on the stones. We also made sure we got some good pictures of the views from the top. We wandered around some more and saw more stairs. We decided to walk up them and realised it took us to the Olympic Stadium and we headed for that. We did stop for a much needed ice cream too. It was delicious.
We found a step to sit on and enjoy them. Jason was tempted to take a run up and jump over the water there. I tried to persuade him but he didn't do it. I wanted a You've Been Framed moment which I sadly didn't get!
Jason lay on the wall for a bit soaking up the rays from the sun and I happily sat there with the sun shining on my face. It was lovely.
We walked around a bit more and found more water features. I told him water mesmerises me and that I could sit there for hours. He managed to find a good spot to lie down and soak up more of the sun. I wandered around and managed to capture a good shot of him just lying there.
There were a couple of points where I encouraged him to be daring and he did try a couple of them, but couldn't quite climb on the bit I said he should (you will see from the pictures). We spent a good couple of hours up here and it was nice and peaceful. We decided we would walk back down the hill to the metro and head back to the hostel to chill before grabbing some food.
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Galeria Cruzes Canhoto, Rua Miguel Bombarda, 452, Porto
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ZMB (Rui Lourenço) is a self-taught artist born in Porto in 1973.
He graduated in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications at the University of Aveiro, repressing at the time the appeal he always felt for the plastic arts. Ironically, it is the bohemian and libertarian experiences of the academic world that lead him back to artistic life, awakening in him a new person, quite different from the introverted and demure being he has always known. The strangeness of this discovery, coupled with a growing mismatch with the demands of society's success models, led him to develop a kind of alter ego he names Zombie (later abbreviated to ZMB).
In 1995, still in college, he began to draw more often as therapy for the mental disorganization he goes through at this stage of his life, but also to compensate for frustration by choosing a course that does not satisfy him.
In 1997, the pressure of school results and the chaos in which he lives lead him to a suicide attempt. He recovers from this bad moment by immersing himself again in his studies, concentrating on the completion of his degree. However, he never stops creating. In his spare time, he paints as a distraction and writes his first book under the pseudonym of Claudio Mur.
After completing his studies, he entered an internship in a company from the Republic of Ireland, returning to Portugal fifteen months later with the intention of dedicating himself to multimedia art. However, nothing happens as he wished, driving him to a process of alienation that leads to his hospitalization in 2000 at Conde Ferreira Hospital in Porto, where he is diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. It is the first of four hospitalizations over a period of eight years.
With cults and tastes deeply out of tune with the dominant taste, he ended up closing in on himself, starting to attend some art therapy workshops and exhibiting his works in alternative places of the city of Porto, such as Espaço T, Casa da Horta and A Cadeira de Van Gogh. Parallel to the painting activity, he dedicates himself to writing books and composing music, all involved in a non-conscious process of surrealist expression.
In 2014, due to the lack of valid job opportunities, he retires for disability and becomes a full-time painter.
In 2016, he joined the close circle of Cruzes Canhoto gallery's artists.
"D'après" is a project that was born out of a challenge that the Cruzes Canhoto gallery proposed to ZMB in the middle of 2018: to recreate classic works related to his stylistic taste and mental universe.
The 10 paintings that make up this exhibition are therefore revisitations of famous works of modernist painting from the turn of the 19th century to the 20th century, according to the personal impression of the artist.
More than the formal expressionism, exacerbated chromaticism, with thick layers of paint and figurative distortion, what surprises in the final result is to realize how ZMB integrates in the original paintings elements of his daily life and characters from his life story.
All works exhibited are available for online purchase.
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Other works by ZMB can be seen at:
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Charleston, UC's WVDII partner to expand services for substance use disorder
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City leaders and University of Charleston officials pose for a picture on Monday morning.
By Jake Flatley in News | July 22, 2019 at 1:31PM
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dr. Susan Bissett believes it takes an entire community to come together to make an impact on something.
That's why Bissett, the president of West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute (WVDII) at the University of Charleston, was proud of the partnership announcement on Monday morning between her organization of the City of Charleston.
Dr. Susan Bissett
WVDII has joined forces with Charleston's Coordinated Addiction Response Effort (CARE) to expand prevention, recovery and outreach services for substance use disorder.
"Nothing can happen in a vacuum, in isolation or a silo," Bissett said. "There are a lot of partnerships that are going to have to happen with time to really make an impact on substance use disorder in Charleston and throughout the state."
The two partners will collect aggregate data and conduct analysis to identify gaps in services, expand and evaluate the Quick Response Team program.
Bissett said she is most looking forward to the expansion of the program.
"What that means is really looking at overdose data from a number of different sources including fire, EMS, police, the ER, and emergency departments so we can really determine where we need to focus our efforts in the city of Charleston," she said.
Bissett added the programs offered by WVDII when it comes to substance<|fim_middle|>uler Goodwin and former UC President Ed Welch also spoke at the event inside Charleston City Council Chambers on Monday morning.
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jacob.flatley@wvmetronews.com | use disorder are in works to expand to other counties and regions of the state.
She said the partnership with Charleston is only the beginning of partnerships. According to her, the next program to be looked at is the Rex the RX education of medication to kindergarten students.
Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin (left) signs an MOU with former UC President Ed Welch.
"One of the things we are trying to do is reach people before they use a substance To teach them the importance of that medication safety so we don't have to deal with another generation of individuals who have to face recovery."
WVDII and the City have co-hosted eight listening sessions with stakeholders in the Charleston community to better understand gaps in services, identify successful programs and policies and explore creative solutions to combating SUD, a release said.
The partners have also met with over 40 stakeholders across the city working to address challenges associated with SUD.
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The mountain town of Basalt has been transformed in recent years through a public/non-profit partnership that achieves a number of long-standing social, environmental, economic and community goals. In the heart of downtown, this redevelopment integrates two new non-profit campuses with public access to the river, a river<|fim_middle|> the most heavily used transit stops in the system and is the primary means of access for residents on both sides of the highway to schools, recreational trails, and commercial uses. The team worked hand-in-hand with Basalt, CDOT, RFTA, and Pitkin County to create an underpass that serves the needs of the community and creates an open, welcoming, and safe character for the many user groups. Additionally, the underpass is located at the entrance to the Town of Basalt and the design and detailing of the approaches was a critical component of the character of this important arrival point to town.
PREVIOUS PROJECT All Projects NEXT PROJECT | front park, redefinition of the floodplain, and extensive wetland restoration. The project included removal of an outdated levee and the alteration of hydrological patterns to address sedimentation and erosion. The floodplain was adjusted and wetland systems were expanded. Developable land was created adjacent to the downtown core outside of the floodplain and new park spaces were created adjacent to the river within the floodplain. DHM was involved in all aspects of the process from overall visioning, community meetings and design to coordination with engineers and federal agencies for proposed uses.
One new resident is the Rocky Mountain Institute Innovation Center, a non-profit research and education foundation dedicated to the efficient and sustainable use of resources. As a think tank, RMI was looking for a design solution that was both innovative and replicable by others. The Roaring Fork Conservancy, a non-profit focused on river management, also built their new headquarters on the site – adjacent to Old Pond Park and the Rocky Mountain Institute. The new headquarters features a wetland demonstration garden, outdoor classrooms, and native landscaping that integrates seamlessly with the surrounding riparian ecosystem. The pond, wetlands, and river will provide an ideal setting for their school and community-based Watershed Education programs and will help to inspire our next generation of river stewards. The preservation and restoration of various types of open space throughout the sites were central to the success of the projects as a vital connection between community and river.
Most recently, DHM teamed with SGM, Inc to provide conceptual designs, public input process, and technical documentation to improve the pedestrian crossing experience at Basalt Avenue and Highway 82 in Basalt. The intersection is home to one of | 338 |
Nashville's Interim Police Chief Says He'll Take The Department In A Different Direction
Interim Nashville Police Deputy Chief John Drake says he wants the department to focus on building relationships with the community.Courtesy Metro Nashville Network (File)
Interim Chief John Drake has been leading the Metro Nashville Police Department for less than a week, and he's already got a long to-do list he says he's ready to tackle. But transforming the department won't be easy.
Drake emerged as a leading contender for the top job at MNPD even before his predecessor, Steve Anderson, abruptly stepped down last week. He's a Black Nashville native who's been with the department for more than three decades. And he's got big ideas.
"Whenever you're a deputy chief or anyone in this department that's a leader, you always assume things that you would do differently," he told reporters at a press conference Friday.
Drake says his first priority will be to work with the mayor to prevent the spread of the coronavirus — particularly through stricter mask enforcement. But he also hopes to recruit more female and minority officers, to better support people experiencing homelessness and to boost community engagement.
Drake says the department will disband its flex units, which drive around seeking out rule breakers to arrest. The proactive units have been criticized in the past for making lots of traffic stops and stop-and-frisks in parts of the city that some say are over-policed.
"(We) want give ice cream, want to meet people. We want to tell them who we are and continue to build trust," he says. "We want community building."
Drake has served with the department for more than three<|fim_middle|> Nashville Police Department | decades and has served in various leadership positions over the years. Most recently, the former chief picked him to lead the Community Services Bureau, which oversees the department's eight neighborhood precincts.
Sekou Franklin with Community Oversight Now, the group that advocated for civilian oversight of the police department, says picking Drake would be a "safe hire." But activists have said for years that merely handing out ice cream and having a few friendly encounters won't solve decades-long distrust between police and community members.
"I think that if you want to move Nashville forward towards changing the culture of Nashville, I think it's going to require an outside person," he says. "It's not due to any concrete issues with Drake. … There's a deep-rooted good-old-boy culture at MNPD. And that good-old-boy culture — the senior ranking Black police officers, from our perspective, have not shown up."
Allegations of discrimination, sexual misconduct and unfair enforcement
After a decade as chief and amid growing criticism from protesters against racial injustice, Anderson announced this summer that he would retire at the end of October. But then last Thursday, Mayor John Cooper announced that retirement date had been accelerated and Anderson would leave immediately.
The move came a day after 19 current and former female employees said they'd been sexually assaulted, harassed or subjected to discrimination because of their race or gender. Both Anderson and Cooper had received emails about several of the allegations dating back to April.
But the complaints didn't come to light until a former sex abuse detective with the department spearheading her own investigation held a virtual press conference.
Then, just hours later, police arrested and jailed a Black man experiencing homelessness for not wearing a mask on Lower Broadway. It was the first arrest under a new policy announced after the department had been criticized for choosing not to cite or arrest thousands of unmasked honky tonk goers in days prior.
By the next morning, Cooper announced that Drake would be replacing Anderson — at least temporarily — by the end of the day, without explanation. His office has declined to comment further on the decision.
The city is supposed to spend the next few months conducting a nationwide search for a new police chief. They've hired a consultant, solicited community input and are rewriting the job description to better fit the community's current needs. In a press release, the mayor's office said it is looking for someone "who will make Nashville a model of community and engagement and policing innovation."
But Franklin wonders if the mayor has already made up his mind, before the search has even truly begun. And he wonders just how committed Cooper really is to reform.
"If one wants to deal with the institutional racism and sexism and all that kind of stuff, it will not just be a new chief that does that, no matter how great the chief is," Franklin says. "It's going to have to require deeper commitments from all the moving parts of Nashville, including the mayor."
Samantha Max is a Report for America corps member.
Filed Under: Criminal Justice Tagged With: community oversight board, John Drake, Metro Nashville Police Department, Steve Anderson
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The latest addition to the web site is a page describing the larger features of the Galactic center. The center of our Galaxy is the most violent region of the Milky Way. We see this violence in the radio waves, infrared light, x-rays, and gamma-rays that manage to travel to us through the dust of the Galactic plane. The primary object of interest at the center is a massive black hole candidate called Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*). This object of 3.6×106 times the mass of the Sun is not only the object around which all other stars in the Galaxy orbit, it is also the most massive black hole candidate that we observe. Similar black holes are believed to live at the center of other galaxies, in particular the galaxies that are strong emitters of radio wave, x-rays, and gamma-rays.
Around Sgr A* orbits a dense cluster of stars. Within a radius of about 2 parsecs from Sgr A*, the mass of the stars in this cluster equals the mass of the central black hole. Within a radius of about 10 parsecs from the black hole, the stars have a total mass of 3×107 solar masses. Although the density of stars continues to fall as one moves<|fim_middle|> Galactic Center. The center is the most violent region of the Milky Way Galaxy. Peering through the intervening dust with radio and infrared telescopes, we see a region of densely-clustered stars, supernova remnants, and hot gases in extended magnetic fields. At the very center of the Galaxy is Sagittarius A, a brilliant, extended radio emitter that contains the massive black hole candidate Sgr A* (continue)
Issue 4.07, May 16 | away from the black hole, the density of stars remains high out to nearly a kiloparsec from the black hole. Over the larger volume of this star cluster lies a disk of gas, numerous supernova remnants, and threads of magnetic field and hot electrons. This disk lies in the plane of the Galaxy, extending several hundred parsecs in diameter, but with a thickness of order 50 parsecs.
The most compelling reason for astronomers to study the Galactic center, beyond the interesting physics involving clusters of stars, supernovae, energetic plasmas, and a black hole, is that our Galactic center may resemble the galactic centers of the very young distant active galaxies.
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We just got back from the Craftsman Experience. We have to say it was one of the best manufacturers tool experiences we have ever been to. Not because it was the only one we have been to, but because, well yeah because it was the only one we have ever been to.
If you are in the Chicago area we highly recommend stopping by and checking out the Craftsman Experience. We live in the Chicago area and never even knew it was here. In fact they produce a radio show and Live Stream you can check out with handy tips and more.
The whole experience was very cool. Before Dan and I went, we thought it would be a day<|fim_middle|> their new Lawn and Garden tools for the 12V line up, which you can see more pictures on our facebook page. Some of these tools look very cool and can't wait to get our hands on them.
One thing I noticed which I liked a lot is the tools were not new or should I say they were not out of the box. While some of them were new models, I could tell they have been used a lot and had wear and tear on them.
We had five stations where we could get our hands on the tools and use them first hand. At each station there was an instructor and they taught us how to do a project. I was paired up with Louise from Momstart who impressed me with her tool skills. Dan was paired up with RedNeck Mommy and Back Packing Dad.
We were able to build a sword with Holly Conrad and build Saw Horses with Tim from Charles Hudson. On this station we got to use the Auto Hammer. This was loud. Not because the tool was loud, but the room is a studio and designed for good quality sound for their tapings. Now it wasn't as loud as if you leave the toilet seat up in the middle of the night and then your wife accidentally sits down and falls in the toilet, then screams at you loud, but it was loud, plus it didn't have all the swearing. We built a Pizza Slider with Mike Senese. At another station we built some small shelves with Stuart from Toolguyd, which I will get into later but this guy is amazing. Lastly which Dan thought might be the coolest station was the Corn Hole project with Lisa from Condo Blues. Sadness came to him when he learned that this meant we were going to build a game for bags, it's just called Corn Hole in the south and bags in the north. I think eventually he got over it.
Back to Stuart and the other bloggers. We were lucky enough to meet some really cool people from other mommy and daddy blogs, all were very cool and down to earth. We were also very lucky because we got to go out and have dinner with Stuart from toolguyd and Ethan from oneprojectcloser. It was finally nice putting a face to their name. Both these guys are very cool and you should check out their sites. Stuart is a madman. He knows tools inside and out. He really looks at the tools from an engineering standpoint and pretty much can tell you anything about them. Ethan is just as knowledgeable and his skills lie within DIY projects. They were both a lot of fun to hang out with and looking forward to having a drink with them in the future.
All in all this was a very cool experience. We got to meet a lot of cool people and just have a good time. If I can get Dan away from his Mule, I would like to head down their again and just hang out.
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Godaido Hall
Small temple hall and symbol of Matsushima
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Godaido (五大堂, Godaidō) is a small temple hall on an islet just next to the pier. Due to its prominent location, it has become a symbol of Matsushima. Godaido was built in 807 and contains five statues which were enshrined by the same priest who also founded nearby Zuiganji Temple. The statues are displayed to the public only once every 33 years - the next time is scheduled for 2039.
The present building is a 1604 reconstruction by the local feudal lord Date Masamune. The hall's exterior is decorated by small carvings of the twelve animals of the lunar calendar, three on each side. Despite its exposed location, the Godaido did not suffer any major damage in the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011.
Visitors come to the hall to pray
Godaido stands just next to the pier of Matsushima, a ten minute walk from JR Matsushima Kaigan Station.
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Featuring free property-wide WiFi, a spa centre and a seasonal outdoor pool, Matsushima Ichinobo offers accommodation in Matsushima. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and sauna, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. Every room at this ryokan is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For your comfort, you will find yukata robes, slippers and free toiletries. There is free shuttle service, gift shop, and shops at the property. Zuiganji Temple is located 1.2 km away. The nearest airport is Sendai Airport, 30 km from the property.
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Uchi Matsushima Guesthouse
Uchi is situated in Matsushima, 200 metres from Zuigan-ji Temple. Guests can enjoy listening to music or watching TV in the common area. You will find a shared lounge at the property. There is a hot spring bath facility, a 5-minute drive from the property. Property prepares a coupon for the hot spring. A convenience store is located 10 minutes walk away from Uchi Matsushima Guesthouse. The property is a 7-minute walk from Matsushimakaigan Station. Guests can also enjoy sightseeing at Zuigan-ji Temple, or walk across the street to the boat pier and book a cruise ship tour.
Komatsu-kan Kofu-tei
Located right in front of Matsushima Bay, Komatsukan Kofu-tei offers accommodations with free wired internet access. Guests can refresh in the public hot-spring baths and enjoy traditional multi-course meals in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from JR Matsushima Kaigan Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Most rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding, while some rooms come with a private open-air bath. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy the public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths or reserve a hot-spring bath for private use. Massages can be requested for an extra cost and local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop. Luggage storage and laptop rentals are available at the front desk. Local fresh seafood and ingredients are offered in the traditional multi-course meals. Kofutei Komatsukan is a 10-minute walk from Godaido Shrine and a 15-minute walk from Zugan-ji Temple.
Matsushima Koumura
Located in Matsushima, within 10 km of Shiogama Shrine and 24 km of Sendai City Community Support Center, Mats<|fim_middle|> Air-conditioned rooms at the Petit Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an attached bathroom. Yukata robes and complimentary green tea are provided. Japanese-style rooms feature a terrace, a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. A Western-style Kaiseki course meal featuring fresh local Miyagi and Matsushima seafood are served for dinner upon reservation, at least 1 day in advance. There are 2 private baths available at the property, one is for family use, and the other bath features a goemon traditional Japanese bathtub. The bathtub for family use is 120 cm wide and 160 cm long. Matsushima Petit Hotel Bistro Abalon is a 7-minute walk from Matsushima Kaigan Station, and a 15-minute stroll from Zuigan-ji Temple.
Shintomi-tei
Offering Japanese-style rooms, Shintomi-tei offers public indoor/outdoor public baths and relaxing massages. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby area and free parking is on-site. A free shuttle is available from JR Matsushima Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floor and Japanese futon bedding. A flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea are included in each. Guests can wear the provided Japanese Yukata robes and the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can purchase local gifts at the souvenir shop and enjoy late-night snacks at the karaoke bar. Japanese set menus are served for breakfast and dinner at the dining room. Shintomi-tei Inn is a 10-minute walk from Entsu-in Temple and Zuigan-ji Temple. Matsushima Bay is a 15-minute walk away. JR Sendai Train Station is a 35-minute train ride away.
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Page last updated: August 29, 2022 | ushima Koumura provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 1.4 km from Entsuin Temple, 22 km from Sendai Toshogu and 23 km from Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi. The ryokan features a hot tub and a concierge service. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a hot tub, a hairdryer and slippers. All rooms at the ryokan are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Sendai Station is 24 km from Matsushima Koumura, while Sakuraoka Daijingu is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Sendai Airport, 35 km from the accommodation.
Matsushima Petit Hotel Bistro Abalon
Located on a hilltop, Petit Hotel Bistro Abalon boasts sweeping views of the ocean and Matsushima Islands, renowned as one of the Three Views of Japan. It offers Western and Japanese-style rooms, a garden and free WiFi at all areas. A free shuttle runs to/from Matsushima Kaigan Station. Free private parking is available on site. | 268 |
The ABC of HIV and AIDS is an authoritative guide to the epidemiology, incidence, testing and diagnosis and management of HIV and AIDS.
From an international expert editor and contributor team, this new sixth edition includes expanded coverage of HIV testing, assessment and routine follow up and new chapters outlining problematic conditions associated with HIV and AIDS. Prevention strategies, early diagnosis<|fim_middle|> and dependable reference on a range of topics in all the major specialities. Each book in the new series now offers links to further information and articles, and a new dedicated website provides you with even more support. | and antiretroviral drugs and pharmacotherapy are covered in detail as well as children and women with HIV. It also addresses key psychological and mental health issues, patient perspectives and the role of patient engagement.
As knowledge into the illness grows and major advances in HIV therapy see more people living with HIV in the community, the ABC of HIV and AIDS provides clear practical guidance for general practitioners, hospital doctors, nurses, medical students, counsellors, allied health workers and anyone working and caring for patients with HIV and AIDS.
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Gainesville turns contaminated land into a contemporary public greenspace to serve as the city's "Central Park'.
As more cities are facing the realities of remediating the scars of an industrial past, brownfield sites are increasingly being converted into a hybrid of public space combined with stormwater treatment facilities like Tulsa's Guthrie Green.
In Gainesville, FL a multitude of partners led by the Gainesville CRA restored one such brownfield site into Depot Park, a centrally located stormwater park in the city's urban core near Depot Avenue and Main Street. Once the industrial hub of Gainesville, the park land had hosted a variety of rail corridors and industrial uses such as coal gasification and other manufacturing plants. Where industry once dominated, the site now features walking paths, interpretive exhibits, and native vegetation creating a natural North Florida wetland landscape<|fim_middle|> amenity feature of a park. The site received designation as a brownfield in 2000. Then in 2002, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) executed a Brownfield Site Rehabilitation Agreement to remediate contamination and complete the redevelopment activities. The original site consisted of 20 acres however, as additional contamination was identified on adjacent and nearby parcels, the remediation area grew to 37 acres.
Redevelopment began with an effort to characterize this complex site. First, various sources of contamination were identified. Then the extent of soil and groundwater contamination was determined and a remedial action plan was prepared. Ultimately, redevelopment of the site included the involvement of nine federal, state and local government agencies, six major stakeholders, and funding from eleven sources including the original 1997 Brownfield Assessment Grant. Contractors excavated and hauled over 255,000 tons of contaminated soil while 73 million gallons of groundwater were treated. This ambitious reclamation ties together environmental restoration and infrastructure improvements with historic preservation and community greenspace.
Depot Park envisions a contemporary public greenspace to serve as the city's "Central Park" while creating a regional stormwater facility for use by developers of the University Avenue/Main Street area in downtown Gainesville. The facility treats stormwater runoff from approximately 89 acres of the surrounding area. The park has expanded to include amenities such as playgrounds, bike trails, walking paths, and interpretive exhibits as well the restored Train Depot Building for small retail shops. The Cade Museum, a three-story, 45,000 square foot community facility, will also be located within the park footprint. Depot Park will become the greenspace amenity for downtown Gainesville used by future generations as an area to meet, play and hold special events. | while on-site ponds naturally treat stormwater and reduce contaminants entering Paynes Prairie.
A look at the transformation of Depot Park per Teri Hasbrouck, Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc via Florida Brownfields Association.
The Gainesville Downtown Train Depot operated from the 1860s to the 1940s, with the first railroad passenger service in 1859. Nearby, the Gainesville Gas coal gasification plant was operating from 1887 to 1952, providing gas for street gas lights, home lighting and stoves. Starting in the 1880s, commercial activity also occurred in the area, including a cotton gin, flour mill and wooden ware (furniture) factory. Historically, coal manufactured gas plant (MGP) sites have produced some of the most contaminated sites in the downtown areas of Florida's cities. Housekeeping practices were very sloppy at the plants and as a result, soil and groundwater contamination was common at MGPs.
On July 26, 1995, the US EPA released an announcement that listed the first pilot projects under the federal Brownfields Economic Redevelopment Initiative. Two years later, the EPA awarded a $200,000 Regional Brownfield Pilot grant to the City of Gainesville to conduct an environmental site assessment on the MGP site. Originally called the East Gainesville Sprout Project, it aimed to assist redevelopment of the site into a stormwater treatment facility with the | 305 |
I wanted to pass on this link to an article in this morning's NYTimes by Mat Bai that seems especially cogent. It deals with the independent voters whose actions appear to be pivotal in the coming elections. He describes the convening by three (non-sponsored) political and corporate marketing consultants of small focus groups of self-identified independent voters who are friends or relatives of one another, meeting in a participant's living room.
These voters did not hate politicians. They simply saw both<|fim_middle|> and big business, as symptoms of the larger societal ailment. And this underlying perception, that politicians in Washington conduct themselves just as childishly and with the same lack of accountability as the students throwing chicken casserole in the lunchroom, may well be the principal emotion behind the electorate's propensity to vote out whoever holds power. | parties, along with the news media | 7 |
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6 Insights Into Creating a School Culture of Empathy
A convening of five schools in 2012 yielded these tips on cultivating empathy in your school.
The StartEmpathy team gathered together educators from Mission Hill School,Lake Forest Park School, the Center for Inspired Teaching Demonstration School, Georgetown Day School, and Prospect Sierra School -- five elementary schools committed to a vision of a different kind of education. Though there was plenty that the schools didn't have in common--they hailed from four different cities on two coasts and represented the gamut of educational models, from public schools, to public charter schools, to public pilot schools, to independent schools--they all shared a vision of transforming education from an experience in which young people are passive receptacles of knowledge and rules to one in which they are<|fim_middle|> resource or time expenditure: it's ultimately about helping teachers to approach every interaction with students with a different lens.
2. Throw out the Cookie Cutter: There's no toolkit, no "one-size fits all" for empathy education. It's bound up in the identity of each school, and each school has its own unique identity. You can look to others for inspiration, but at the end of the day you have to create your own best practices.
1. Empathy is a means: Empathy is an educational process, not an educational end-goal. What's more, though there's evidence that empathy is a means to the traditional educational "ends" of better test scores and admission to college, it is, more importantly, a means towards creating lifelong learners who are better problem solvers and, ultimately, better people.
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The agenda? To talk about what empathy education looks like in theses educators' classrooms and hallways, to share what's working and what's not working, and to articulate a shared vision of a "Changemaker School." Here are six takeaways from the event:
6. Seeing is Believing: Empathy's abstract, but watch it in action and empathy sells itself. The educators in the room repeatedly emphasized the importance of making empathy education concrete by creating opportunities to actually see it—whether that means with visits to model empathy classrooms or with videos of model empathy educators doing what they do best.
5. Empathize what's there, not what's missing: Every year, more and more is piled onto teachers' plates, yet those plates aren't getting any bigger. It's important not to frame empathy education as yet another initiative. Instead, highlight the ways in which your school and your staff are already cultivating empathy: not through "empathy class," but instead by forging powerful relationships based on mutual understanding between students and adults in every classroom, and across the entire culture. By making the implicit explicit, and articulating its importance, educators become more self-aware of the ways in which they're getting empathy education right and the ways in which they could improve.
4. Make Changemaker Makers: A successful Changemaker School is one in which teachers—not just students—are empowered to step into their biggest selves, to see themselves in a new light, to work collaboratively and feel agency, and to identify as changemaker makers.
3. Start Small, Keep it Simple: The long-term vision of a world where every child masters empathy is inspiring—but it's hard for a busy educator with a long to-do list and class full of students to swallow. Empathy education has to be delivered in digestible nuggets—exercises and activities for the classroom, for instance, or bite-sized videos of a teacher helping a student take on another's perspective. There will always be evidence-based programs and rigorous professional development for those wishing to go deeper, but effectively cultivating empathy doesn't require a huge | 429 |
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Doctor Who won't return until 2020...but the Season 11 team remains intact
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Tag: Jodie Whittaker<|fim_middle|> its first eight episodes — a 20 percent increase over the previous season.
While fans are obviously bummed at having to sit through an entire calendar flip before the next series arrives, at least we aren't quite done with Season 12 just yet. The finale, "The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos," hits BBC America tonight at 8 p.m. ET, followed by New Year's Day special "Resolution," which you can preview in the new trailer below:
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At least we can take consolation in knowing that tonight's Season 11 finale won't mark the end of BBC's winning new Doctor Who formula. But we've gotta admit — we're a little bummed that the 13th Doctor won't be showing up for a new batch of episodes until sometime in 2020.
BBC announced today that Season 12 of Doctor Who indeed is on the way, confirming star Jodie Whittaker's earlier announcement that she isn't going anywhere anytime soon. The network also confirmed that showrunner Chris Chibnall will be back for Season 12, along with co-stars Bradley Walsh (Graham), Mandip Gill (Yasmin), and Tosin Cole (Ryan).
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That's the good news, and at least everyone involved sounds super-excited about re-boarding the TARDIS — even if we're in for a slow ride.
"We're off again! Well we never actually stopped," Chibnall gushed in the announcement. "As Jodie Whittaker's Doctor and friends have been winning the hearts of families across the nation this autumn, we've been busy with a whole new set of action packed adventures for the Thirteenth Doctor. We adore making this show and have been blown away by the response from audiences, so we can't wait to bring more scares, more monsters and more Bradley Walsh, Mandip Gill and Tosin Cole to BBC One. Brilliant!"
Chibnall came on board as showrunner alongside Whittaker this season, saddled with the unenviable task of following up the winning combination of former showrunner Steven Moffat and 12th Doctor Peter Capaldi. But reaction to the Chibnall/Whittaker teaming from both fans and critics has been overwhelmingly positive, with the current season averaging 1.6 million viewers on BBC America through | 434 |
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Episode 14.18 Legitimate Rape
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A sports news network anchor throws to his reporter in the field, a beautiful up-and-coming sports reporter named Avery Jordan. Avery manages to hold her composure in a locker room filled with chauvinistic, adrenaline-pumped jocks. Later, Avery meets with Benson. Unfortunately, their meeting is interrupted by eager sports fans who recognize Avery, so she postpones her meeting with Benson.
Avery returns to her apartment to find an envelope filled with incriminating photos of Avery engaging in sexual acts with her network's anchor. It seems she has a stalker. Avery immediately heads to the police station to meet with Benson and Amaro. Avery tells the detectives that she is being stalked by her cameraman, Rick Purcell, who also raped her six weeks ago. Avery doesn't want to draw attention to the case, she just wants Purcell to leave her alone. The detectives explain that it doesn't work that way.
Fin and Rollins meet with Purcell to get his side of the story. Purcell claims that the sex was completely consensual, and that Avery was having a relationship with her fellow anchor. Rollins and Fin meet with Avery's co-anchor/lover, who tells them that Purcell hid a camera in Avery's hotel room to catch the two of them in the act. Barba feels that he has enough to issue a warrant for Purcell's arrest, and Fin and Amaro head across town to book him.
Benson meets with Avery to explain what's happening. Avery says she's feeling strange, and Benson discovers that she is pregnant with Purcell's baby, despite Avery's belief that she was unable to conceive.<|fim_middle|>cell calls his own witness, a congressman and former doctor, who claims that a woman's body will not allow her to become pregnant from rape. Barba cross-examines and quickly discredits the congressman as an unreliable medical source. Nonetheless, one jury member was convinced by his testimony. In the end, the jury finds Purcell guilty of stalking but innocent of rape.
Immediately after the trial, Avery goes into labor and is rushed to the hospital. Shortly after she gives birth to her son, Theo, she receives a court summons. Purcell is trying to claim custody of the baby. In a civil court trial, Purcell tries to claim that, because of the stress caused by his actions, Avery has quit her job and is currently taking a number of prescription medications to cope with PTSD, thereby making her an unfit mother.
In the end, the judge decides that Avery should get custody of her son, but she grants Purcell weekly monitored visits with Avery's son. Avery is crushed by the decision, feeling that she'll never be able to escape from Purcell and that the criminal justice system has failed her.
The next week, Avery doesn't show up to Purcell's supervised visit. Purcell heads to the precinct to report Avery. The detectives take turns stalling Purcell. Benson finds Avery in her apartment, preparing to leave the country to get away from Purcell. Benson urges Avery to stay, but Avery says that the courts have failed, and she refuses to be victimized for the rest of her life. Despite Benson's protests, Avery takes her son and leaves the country, vowing never to return. | Months later, it's time for the court date. By now, Avery's pregnancy is showing. After a few testimonies from witnesses, Purcell is not pleased with his attorney's performance. He convinces the judge to let him defend himself in court, which means he'll be allowed to cross-examine Avery.
In the courtroom, Purcell proves ruthless but competent. However, he's having a tough time convincing the jury. Pur | 88 |
What was Niseko Cellars is now Mick's! Mick's is a wine bar, a wine store, a delicatessen and lots more! See you at Mick's for a great glass or two!
Mick's is located in the J-Sekka Building in down town Hirafu. Mick's is the only specialised wine shop and wine bar in the Hirafu area. All Mick's wines are taste selected and are at retail prices whether you chose to enjoy a bottle in or take-away. Professional wine advice in always on hand. There is<|fim_middle|>. | an additional charge for drinking in-store.
Mick's also has a extensive selection of ciders and Japanese craft beers.
Mick's delicatessen section is all about show casing the finest Hokkaido has to offer from real artisan producers. Mick's food items are about simplicity and flavour. Either open a jar or a package and let the journey begin. From locally hand-made tomato chutney, Hokkaido venison salami, traditional pork salami and 2 year aged prosciutto the charcuterie selection is first class. Mick's prides its self of its cheese selection. Again 100% Hokkaido produce. From hard cheese all the way to some super soft style cheese.
Many a great thing has been said about the melted raclette served on locally made rusks. Mick's , coming this season has sourced some locally smoked salmon and oysters also. So with everything covered Mick's is the place to enjoy and glass of two with some tasting tapas | 204 |
The Blue Heart
Photo by Chip Clark
Some reports refer to this unusual diamond as the "Eugénie Blue" although it is now recognized that there is no evidence of its having been owned by the Empress. Had she owned it, wouldn't she have chosen to flee with it rather than the diamond which is named after her? However, a French link does exist because the cutting firm of Atanik Ekyanan of Neuilly, Paris cut this heart shape, which weighs 30.82 metric carats and is of a rare deep blue color, sometime between 1909 and 1910. This date raises the question whether the rough stone came from Africa or India.
Another photo of the stone, this time in its platinum ring surrounded by
25 white diamonds. The photo at the top of the page of the stone out of
its setting is the only one I have seen, which leads me to believe that
it was put back into the ring setting sometime after the photo<|fim_middle|> (Probably Fancy Vivid or Fancy Deep.) | was taken.
The stone measures 20.01 mm wide, 19.99 mm tall and 11.89 mm deep.
In 1910 Cartier purchased the diamond and sold it to an Argentinian woman named Mrs. Unzue. At the time, it was set in a lily-of-the-valley corsage and remained so until Van Cleef & Arpels bought the gem in 1953. They exhibited it set in a pendant to a necklace valued at $300,000 and sold it to a European titled family. In 1959 Harry Winston acquired the gem, selling it five years later, mounted in a ring, to Marjorie Merriweather Post. Finally Mrs. Post donated to the Blue Heart to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. where it remains to this day.
The Eugenie Blue Diamond among other diamonds in the Smithsonian's collection. The round yellow diamond in the back weighs about 12 carats. The Shepard Diamond is the large yellow cushion shaped stone, weighing 18.30 carats. The round brilliant white diamond is the Pearson Diamond, weighing 16.72 carats. The pink pear shape weighs 2.86 carats, and the two uncut green diamonds weigh 2.05 and 0.97 carats. The round yellow diamond weighs about 12 carats.
Sources: The National Gem Collection by Jeffrey E. Post, Famous Diamonds by Ian Balfour and Diamonds - Famous, Notable and Unique by GIA.
Three of the world's most famous blue diamonds. Left to right: The Heart of Eternity,
the Hope, and the Blue Heart Diamond; 27, 45 and 30 carats, respectively. The Hope
looks larger than 45 carats because it is a rather flat stone. The Heart of Eternity
is Fancy Vivid Blue, the Hope is Fancy Deep Grayish-Blue and the Blue Heart's color
grade is still unknown. | 432 |
1- Make an awesome racer!
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Will and Dan worked on Solidworks, the goal for tonight was to make the minecraft pig that we'll be using for the body of our racer. I'd say they did pretty well :) Now that parts have arrived, we'll start doing real hardware so we can make an actual assembly!
The pig is looking good!
Ellie and Franklin put together some code to run my old battlebot shuffle drive train. The code took in a potentiometer signal (producing an analog voltage signal from 0-5v) and outputs a servo signal to control the hobbyking speed controller which is very similar to our actual design. We may use dynamic current limiting like the MIT team, but we'll have to see how the power wheels system actually performs first.
Unfortunately I didn't get pictures because we were running out of time, but you'll see them again before long!
So all in all, it was a very productive first class and hopefully it'll continue this way! I'm also going to change the class structure to Tuesday night being exposition and planning for Wednesday, while Wednesday will be more instructional and I'll assign and help out with the assigned work. This way everyone will have until Tuesday to finish their projects so we can show off progress in the meeting.
As a forward, this week should be a more intense focus on batteries and precautions we'll have to take on our equipment to prevent battery damage.
That being said, progress has been steady and the team has been doing very well on picking up CAD!
Ivan made good work of the cells!
50 sticks, also about 150lbs. You can't move that bucket!
Then, we had Kirk, a new member who welds regularly at his job, teach us to run weld beads. First learnings from trying to run this class? we should do two classes or a 6hr session. 3hrs isn't enough to be thorough... but I think we could competently lay beads if we ran a few on a test piece first. We'll definitely have a lot of practice soon! As for the rest of it... We'll have to try and write up a wiki page about it.
Now, we've made a few missteps in the last month. We tried to make a universal joint driveshaft linkage for a 9" angle grinder head. On paper it works really well, Without the motor running... it seems to work... and that's the end of the success on that :/. It seems that the shaft needs to be double supported. The bevel gears inside the head grind against each other and produce somewhere on the order of 100+ dB of noise... yeah... Either it was reassembled incorrectly (possible), or the shaft needs to be supported to provide correct supporting of the correct gear mesh. (likely). It's only one bearing supporting the current configuration which makes a lot of sense. Oh well, so much for a modular drive train. Instead we'll try the drivetrain will and I mocked up with a two stage chain reduction. It should also be cheaper than the angle grinder setup!
That's it for October, November should be filled with making parts that move! Yay!
This page was last edited on 1 July 2016, at 18:31. | Spreadsheet] If we buy something, put it on the spreadsheet!
We met again both Saturday and informally today and a concept for the design has begun to take root! Here's a picture of the ideation board. These are the concepts so far, but by far the mine craft pig is taking the lead.
Who wouldn't want to ride a pig?
In addition Jim ordered a bunch of various bits and pieces that will come in handy once we get into electrical wiring. The main components ordered were the motor and ESC as well as the battery charger. The components should come in in about 3 days and we'll hopefully get to start doing CAD models of actual hardware. Not to mention spinning it up for the lols ;).
Approximate speed design, IE how fast do we go if we get X motor and Y Size wheels?
Assuming we want to go 25mph max, 248.25mph/25mph = 10/1 gear ratio.
We'll start there and see how it actually performs, fortunately gears/s | 215 |
Tie up your horse and grab a pint as you prepare to put together this 1000piece jigsaw puzzle by famed master painter Charles Wysocki. Sleepy Town Westfeatures all of the classic icons<|fim_middle|> should look like while youput yours together. | from old western movies, including a generalstore, post office and saloon. The steam engine chugging in the distance andthe presence of horses and buggies in town offer an interesting contrast intransportation and progress. For more than 40 years, Charles Wysocki enjoyedhis love affair with life and Americana and through his imaginative andcolorful artwork, touched the hearts of millions worldwide. "Chuck" felt aspecial kinship with puzzlers, who share in the creative process by buildinghis paintings one piece at a time. Every Buffalo Games jigsaw puzzle ismanufactured in the U.S.A. from recycled puzzle board. A precision cuttingtechnique guarantees that every piece will fit soundly with the company'ssignature Perfect Snap. A bonus puzzle poster is also included so that youhave a handy reference of what the completed puzzle | 170 |
Cardiac surgeons and cardiologists are at war. In one corner stands the surgeons, representing the traditional approach to heart health. In the other corner stand the interventional cardiologists, doctors who are striving to bring a newer, less-invasive strategy to the mainstream.
Contemporary medicine isn't a stable field. Exciting new developments are rapidly occurring. As medicine advances, there's been a deliberate shift toward less invasive treatment methods. Why cut someone open when you don't have to?
The shift is especially significant in cardiology. The Western diet is riddled with food that's been proven to have extremely negative effects on the heart. As people become heavier, they become prone to developing heart conditions.
An interventional cardiologist wants to address serious heart issues without resorting to major surgery. Surgeons, obviously, want to protect their own jobs. Not from purely egoistic motives, but because they genuinely believe that's the best option for their patients.
"There used to be more than enough work for everyone, so turf issues weren't so important," Robert Rosen, the director of interventional radiology<|fim_middle|> I can certainly put one in an artery someplace else in the body'—like kidney vessels or the femoral artery, which before would have been done by a vascular surgeon or an interventional radiologist," Stephen G. Baum, chairman of medicine at Beth Israel, said.
Should You See an Interventional Cardiologist?
If you suffer from serious heart problems, there's a chance that you may be referred to an interventionalist. Some patients may feel nervous about the change because it's so new. However, interventionalists are achieving great results.
Every year there are multiple interventional cardiology conferences scattered across the globe. One of the largest ones, CRT, takes place in Washington, D.C. It's become such a big event that at the 2018 meeting former President Barack Obama was one of the keynote speakers.
Obama's presence should provide encouragement to people who are hesitant about seeing an interventional cardiologist rather than a traditional surgeon.
Interventional medicine is just beginning to take off. Its advance has been slowed by resistance from others in the medical community. Change in medicine is almost never accepted wholeheartedly until it's been around so long that it's no longer new.
Surgery is a risk. If a patient can be helped by using a less invasive technique than it should be explored.
Suzanne is an independent healthcare industry analyst & speaker and entrepreneur. She has two children.She has successfully completed many healthcare events and in-demand as a speaker, regular contributor. | and endovascular surgery at New York University Medical Center, told New York Magazine.
A cardiologist deals with everything related to your heart except for surgery, which is performed by cardiac surgeons. When confronted with a patient with a heart problem, there are multiple ways to treat it. Cardiologists choose their specialty after medical school and receive intense training in one of the following areas.
Invasive: These procedures are minor, minimally invasive surgeries used to treat conditions like angioplasties.
Non-invasive: This a non-surgical procedure that doesn't require anything more than external tests. Generally, it means that the skin will not be broken. Using a stethoscope counts as a non-invasive procedure.
Interventional: Interventional and invasive cardiology are similar. The cardiologist performs a non-surgical procedure using a catheter to treat her patient.
They might treat conditions like coronary artery disease or peripheral vascular disease.
Interventional cardiologists receive a lot more training than their counterparts. A regular cardiologist might even end up referring their patient to an interventional one for extra treatment.
That's where the squabble with cardiac surgeons comes into play. There are many conditions where a good doctor could reasonably refer her patient to a surgeon or to an interventional cardiologist.
Money concerns shouldn't be mixed up with patient care but the reality is that doctors are human beings just like everyone else. They want to take care of their patients but they also want to take care of themselves.
Cardiologists complete a normal hospital residency after graduating medical school. Once their residencies are over, they spend two years in a cardiology fellowship where they specialize in non-invasive, invasive, or interventional medicine.
Interventional cardiology training is more intense. In addition to everything listed above, these cardiologists spend three years training to learn interventional methods. Their work is so successful that they're beginning to apply their strategies to other branches of medicine.
"Interventional cardiologists are saying, 'If I can put a catheter in someone's coronary artery, | 415 |
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On behalf of myself (Brain Farrance), the CMO my wife Dr<|fim_middle|> was a nominee/finalist and was recognized at a gala in Edmonton. Arlene Dickinson from the Dragons Den was the first winner 4 years ago. Melanie opened a multi-disciplinary sports medicine clinic (Collegiate Sports Medicine) in Red Deer in 2003 and, due to the strong growth, community leadership and business philosophy, she and her team have continued to receive recognition for it. They are now grossing over $2 million dollars annually and the clinic contracts 5 full-time Athletic Therapists alongside 11 other practitioners. | . Janet Ames, and the Chief Nurse Joanne Archer, I would like to thank all the therapists who helped at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C. It was a great success medically with interesting situations such as: 165 athletes having to be flown to Fort St. John for long track speed skating due to very warm weather in Prince George, and sport schedule changes that happened every day. My sponsored therapists did exactly what I had predicted by responding to extra work and looking after all who came their way with a smile. You know who you are. Brain Farrance, Chief Therapist for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Congratulations to Melanie Tuck who was awarded the Women of Excellence Award through the Red Deer and District Communities Foundation . As well, Melanie's clinic also won the Business of the Year for Red Deer and District for 2015 though the local Chamber of Commerce. Last month, Melanie was also nominated for the 2015 Celebration of Achievement Award which recognizes female entrepreneurs in the Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). Although she did not win she | 230 |
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Shaun Frank
Three international top artists came together to record We Are out on Trice Recordings / Armada Music February 25th. We Are is the work of Jake Shanahan (NYC), Carl Nunes (Guatamala) and Shaun Frank (Toronto) and also comes with a music video which was shot in New York City. They talk about their new release 'We Are', alter ego personas, and their favourite things about being on tour.
Together with Carl Nunes and Shaun Frank you just released your new song "We Are" on Trice Recordings which is a part of leading dance music label Armada Music. How did this project come to life?
Jake: We all put a great deal of hours into this track and I give everyone credit from all angles. First being Carl Nunes for the one starting this fantastic project from a simple bass drop idea. He was then given the idea by Carl and fell in love with the song and immediately launched the keyboard, fired a synth and jammed for four to five hours. We then sent it over to our friends at Trice Recordings and they got back to us immediately to sign it right away.
How long did it take to get the project finished and were there any hurdles to overcome?
Jake: The project in whole took about two to three months. Carl started the song in Guatemala with the bass drop idea, and pitched me the idea of collaboration and I immediately saw potential in the record. I then wrote some melody ideas and started arranging/mixing the song down. It turned out to be my best record yet. Then we signed the track over to Trice Recordings, and they then pitched us an idea to bring Shaun Frank on board for vocals. We said yes of course if he is good. Shaun blew us away and we fell in love with the vocals. The only hurdles we really had at times was that it can be hard to collaborate with three artists all from different countries. But with Skype at hand, it helps a lot with Carl and I being able to go over ideas a lot quicker. I actually flew Carl into the US to finish up the track as we worked closely with vocal editing and what not.
Carl Nunes
"We Are" features a fantastic music video. What were the locations where it was filmed?
Jake: We brought in a team from Guatemala, Luis Pedro Gonzalez and his partner Andrew Reoyo Jones of Surreal Films. We filmed in New York City, all the way from up town to down town New York, getting every angle possible of the city. Not to mention, being on the Brooklyn Bridge during our shoot, it was 17 degrees outside.
You three come from very different backgrounds. Do you each have specific skills that really add to the collaboration?
Jake: I love working with Carl because he tends to really tell you when he's feeling the song or when it's just not there yet. I appreciate that because I don't want to work with someone when all they say is, "wow that sounds great." The truth is it doesn't sound great until we are fully done and everyone is satisfied, so until then we have a lot of work to do. Shaun Frank obviously worked on the vocals and writing the concept of the song, which came out amazing.
Carl: Yeah, definitely we all have different skills and that's what makes the collaboration unique.
What is your absolute most favourite thing about being on tour?
Jake: I've personally never been on tour. I am not too eager to get out on the road to be perfectly honest with you. Right now my main focus is production and how to master the sound of Electronic Dance. Touring will come later when I feel comfortable about my music. I am not too keen on the idea of being away from my loved ones and friends for long periods of time either. But the thing I love most about being out and playing is the reaction I get from fans, there's no better feeling than seeing people in the crowd lip syncing to your track.
Carl: Being able to show my work to thousands of people.
Shaun: The shows. For me it's all about the energy of the crowd. A close second is getting to see all these amazing places around the world and really dive into the culture. Music has so far taken me on some pretty epic adventures.
Do you become a different person when you get on stage?
Jake: No, I jump around in my studio the same way I jump around on stage, there<|fim_middle|> collaborations with top 100 artists. There's no say where my career will go, but it's definitely going up from here and will not stop until I am satisfied. I also plan on putting out my first artist album later on this year.
Do you have any final parting words?
Don't follow others! Make your own sound and you will become respected in EDM!
CARL NUNES & JAKE SHANAHAN FT. SHAUN FRANK – WE ARE (TRICE RECORDINGS / ARMADA MUSIC)
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Carl: The same person just more energetic.
Shaun: Not really!
Jake Shanahan
Which style of electronic dance music would you wish for to have a comeback?
Jake: Tech House needs to have way more respect than it does. It's almost like most artists think Tech only works for opening sets, I call bullshit. I love going into a room after a DJ just played top 100 beatport stuff and completely melt the crowd with groovy tech.
Do you play any acoustic instruments at all?
Jake: No, I always wanted to play guitar but never got to it. I give lots of respect to any artist playing instruments.
What is new for you in 2013 other than the 'We Are' release?
Jake: I plan on playing shows with some of the biggest artists in the industry along with many | 189 |
Hello Wednesday folks! Sorry this is late, I have had a mega stressful week, however you are in for a treat with this guest blog this week. My gorgeous friend Rachel, over-lady of #SundayYA, #SundayYAthon and 100-or-less has popped along to talk about YA books which discuss one of the most important things to a person – their mental health. It's Mental Health Awareness Week next week so it was only natural that this fit in perfectly here!!
For those of you that don't know, next week (8th to 14th May) is the Mental Health Awareness Week. Over at #SundayYA I will be hosting a chat on mental health YA with some lovely guest authors, but today I want to share with you some of my favourite YA that talk about and raise awareness of mental health issues.
Made You Up by Francesca Zappia follows the story of Alex, a girl diagnosed with schizophrenia, as she tries to figure out the world with her Magic 8-Ball and her trusty camera. She thinks she has it all sorted out but then she meets Miles, and Alex begins to question her reality. As the title suggests, the story is told from first person so it's pretty hard to tell what is real and what is due to Alex schizophrenia, but all this makes Made You Up a wonderful insight into what it is like to live with psychosis, and how those with a diagnosis can learn to live with it.
An older YA that deals with mental health, and one that often gets overlooked, is My Heart And Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga. Aysel wants to commit suicide and, in her search for a Suicide Partner, meets Roman. They plot their death together but, in doing so, Aysel realises she has a lot more reasons to live. I thought this would be a very difficult read and at times I was ready to give up on it, but it turned out to be a beautifully hopeful story of rediscovery that I fell in love with.
A book I have recently read that talking about mental health is Countless by Karen Gregory. Hedda<|fim_middle|> (which she refers to throughout her story as a person called Nia), but when she discovers she is pregnant she calls a truce with her eating disorder. As she goes through the pregnancy she learns that some choices are harder than others, and not everything in life can be counted. Countless is a particularly harrowing read, but one that I couldn't put down. What struck me about this book was that, despite dealing with eating disorders, not once is a number mentioned. I found this to be rather important, as it demonstrates that it is possible to tell a story about mental health that can be realistic without being potentially triggering.
I couldn't talk about mental health in YA without mentioning Under Rose-Tainted Skies, an Own Voices novel by Louise Gornall. Norah has agoraphobia and OCD and has accepted that the four walls of her house will be where she spends her life. That is, until Luke turns up on her door and changes everything. He's patient and understanding, and sees Norah for who she really is. Under Rose-Tainted Skies is a truly wonderful read, and one that shows that sometimes, it's okay to take risks.
On the topic of OCD, another YA I have loved, and the only one so far I have re-read, is Am I Normal Yet? by Holly Bourne. Evie has OCD and believes she is coping with it, but as she starts college and makes new friends she soon begins to spiral out of control. Although Am I Normal Yet? deals with some pretty tough themes, it manages to be light hearted and funny throughout, which made this story really stand out to me and will see me go back to it many times in the future.
There are a lot of YA books about anxiety, but recently I really enjoyed reading A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard. Steffi is a selective mute and struggles to communicate to people outside of her immediate family. Her headteacher introduces her to Rhys, who is deaf, and with her limited understanding of British Sign Language she builds a friendship she can truly be a part of. A Quiet Kind of Thunder really captures what it is to have anxiety, and is written in such a way that, by the time I read the last page, I felt like I was parting ways with a friend.
Mental health comes in many forms, and a YA read that particularly stands out when I think of neurodiversity is The State of Grace by Rachael Lucas. The State of Grace follows Grace, a narrator with Asperger's, as she comes to term with a lot of changes in her life whilst trying to fit in with her friends. I found the State of Grace to be not just enjoyable but fascinating to read and, as someone who works with students on the ASD spectrum, a real insight into what it is like to be on the spectrum. I learnt a lot from reading it, and will carry this story with me for a long time to come.
Of course, there are a lot of amazing YA books out there that talk about mental health, but these are the ones that have particularly stood out for me. Happy reading!
Thank you so much to Rachel for writing this incredible insightful blog all about different YA books which deal with mental health, in all its variations.
Remember to join in #SundayYA chats on Sundays between 6 and 7 pm!
Review of Countless to come, I just recently finished it and my word. I loved every second of it. It absolutely killed me.
Which other YA books would you recommend for Mental Health Awareness Week? | has anorexia | 4 |
It's been a mostly quiet winter but we have put some miles between Kat's Cradle and south Louisiana. Bret and Allison have a new baby, Will, so we camped outside Bryan, TX for three weeks. We did what we could to make<|fim_middle|> The best face to put on this is … it's over.
On Monday we found our campsite (# A7) in Santa Rosa State Park outside that little town. We had a good view of the town's reservoir from a pull-through spot with water and 30 amps. This is a New Mexico state campground, reasonably priced and in lovely condition. Kat considers it one of our best ever.
Dancing Eagles Casino just off I-40 rents full hookups for $10 a night plus tax. The casino has slots and hearty food at low prices. I wanted fry bread and roasted lamb ribs, but played it safe. Their burgers were tasty and filling. We were surprised to see that most of the casino staff are tribe members (Laguna Pueblos) and so were many of their diners.
I'll end this with a promise to write more interesting things in the near future (this blog doubles as our travel log) and this Laguna prayer.
Wow. You certainly have been busy.
You know we'd love some of Kat's great photos along with more of your lovely prose.
Kat is taking wonderful photos … but we are having problems getting them into the blog. It takes practice, and technology can be a birch. Birch? That's a pretty good typo.
Writing about next to nothing is not easy. Travelling gives us ideas, topics, and themes.
Good to hear from you and read about your life on the road, one experience at a time. I've found fully living this nomad life can be a lot like writing : simple, but not easy. As you so beautifully illustrate, it's showing up and being present to the pottery shards of life. Thank you!
Visit Homolavi SP when next you are in the Winslow AZ area. It is a nice campground with widely spaced sites and it's no more than 7 or 8 miles to Standing On the Corner Park (yes, The Eagles!), Safeway, and WalMart. The trails to the ruin sites are paved, short, and worth a detour.
And Liz, thank you for not cancelling your subscription.
Liz, it's cool to use our photos. Kat takes most of them, but now and then I find unbranded things on the internet without attribution nor user fee. Sitting Bull's image and words are in the public domain (near as I can tell) as are the burros. Life on the Blues is created for our memories and for the a- or be-musement of any who come across it. Money is not involved, so nothing we do really needs to be protected. | a good first impression on a kid who is yet too young to walk or talk. The young lad implied that we succeeded.
Next stop was a Corps of Engineers campground outside Georgetown known as Cedar Breaks. If you visit Austin, peace and quiet abounds at Cedar Breaks. It offers electricity, water connections, and a dump station plus hot showers and a lovely view of Lake Georgetown. If you possess an America the Beautiful pass Breaks it is a bargain.
After Georgetown we turned northwest toward Lubbock. The scenery quickly went from lush lawns and golf courses to scrub oak ranchland best suited for goats and sheep. Nearer to Lubbock the terrain became drier with fewer trees, first mesquite, and then dwarf cedar. The view from the truck featured cattle feed lots, then wind farms with thousands of turbine towers, each tall as a football field is long. And soon the landscape returned to the old Texas done a new way, tightly packed pump jacks lifting crude oil.
Our next stop was 40 miles northwest of Lubbock at the Waylon Jennings Free RV Park in Littlefield, TX. We are getting well ahead of spring and chose to slow down a bit. There isn't much to do or see in Littlefield. So we cooked, replaced a sheared grease zerk on our hitch, worked on an interior door, and enjoyed free full hookups. And then we left en route to New Mexico.
Sunday, 20 miles past Clovis, the Sled's Check Engine light glowed and gonged. The overhead diagnostics revealed no problem; the gauges were all good except, Holy Moly! 245 degrees! Switch from A/C to heat, put the fan on high, hope we can make it to the next little town to park in safety. No! Steering is getting stiff; better pull over on the curb. Brakes are failing: hang on! But the trailer's brakes worked. For hours we were parked on the shoulder of a 75 mph highway, with a dust storm driven by 50 mph winds rocking us even when 18-wheelers didn't. This is no way to get your adrenaline high, but By Jove, we got ours. The tow truck arrived but despite prior promises, he could only take The Red Sled. Kat was becoming unhinged and told the guy "Just get another truck! We are not leaving our home on the side of the road." In time he did. | 508 |
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Events Preview: Tech CEO Speaker Series, ECJC sales series
By: Meghan LeVota- August 28, 2017
There are a plethora of entrepreneurial events hosted in Kansas City on a weekly basis. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, supporter, or curious community member — we recommend these upcoming events for you.
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Animal Health Investment Forum
When: Aug. 29, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: KC Convention Center
Kansas City is home to the KC Animal Health Corridor. Because of its significant animal health industry concentration, the Corridor offers a uniquely supportive environment for early-stage entrepreneurs in the animal health and nutrition industry.
Presenting companies are judged by a panel of industry leaders. The strongest presenter of the day receives the INNOVATION AWARD.
The KC Animal Health Investment Forum provides a unique opportunity for venture capital funds, investment firms and animal health companies to hear from emerging companies with the newest technology.
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Dow Draper Bio:
As the CEO of Virgin Mobile USA, Dow Draper and team just disrupted the wireless industry with a game-changing offer called the Inner Circle: Buy an iPhone and get one year of wireless service for $1. A veteran of telecommunications, Dow knows how to drive dramatic performance gains, lead corporate turnarounds and establish profitability improvement for aspiring organizations. Dow has served in senior-level executive positions at Sprint, Clearwire, Alltel Wireless, Western Wireless and McKinsey & Company. Dow graduated from the University of Colorado (Boulder) and earned his MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill).
Hiring and Motivating a Sales Team with Elizabeth Usovicz
When: Aug. 31, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Enterprise Center in Johnson County
The Sales Series teaches entrepreneurs the basics of building scalable sales systems, attracting and compensating top-performing sales staff and customer retention.
Don't miss out on the events that happen every week at the same time, in the same place.
Code for KC Hack Night
Mondays from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Sprint Accelerator
Hammerspace Open House
Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Hammerspace
Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at Kauffman Foundation, Lawrence and KC Live Stream
Coworking Wednesdays
Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Sprint Accelerator
Startup Rewind
When: Sept. 6, 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Where: Deer Creek Country Club
Startup Rewind gives local entrepreneurs a venue to pitch their idea followed by questions and feedback from the audience. This valuable feedback will help encourage and grow their ideas and in turn build a better community through business and entrepreneurship. Come join us for some great ideas and out of the box thinking. The goal is to get the word out about new companies and ideas, while gaining feedback from the community of business leaders and other entrepreneurs. This format will help foster business networking and encourage those entrepreneurs who are creating tomorrows big ideas. The Startup Rewind takes presentations made at other entrepreneurial events from the Startup scene in Kansas City and replays them again. This gives them another chance to get themselves in front of more people who may have missed it the first time around, thus the name Startup Rewind. Startup Rewind meets once monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at Deer Creek Country Club from 7:15am to 8:30am. The event is hosted and sponsored by the Overland Park South Rotary Club.
Xamarin Mobile Dev Platform: Microsoft Hosted Lunch & Learn
When: Sept. 6, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 pm.
Where: Think Big Coworking
Come get an overview of the pros and cons of going with Xamarin as your mobile development platform. Learn what your options are if you already have your apps developed, if you are starting new, or just want to know more about your mobile dev options. This is a business overview with some basic technology concerns discussed. For a deeper technical dive, join us the following day for a coding demo and a chance to code your first cross platform app. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/xamarin-basics-microsoft-hosted-workshop-tickets-36961597132
Lunch provided by Microsoft.
Summer in the Sand Series: Regional Funding for Early-Stage Companies
When: Sept. 13, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Break out your calendar! You do not want to miss this year's Summer in the Sand series.
"Every year, Summer in the Sand offers opportunities for entrepreneurs to network with each other and learn from some of the best in the industry," said Jeff Shackelford, director of the Digital Sandbox KC. "We tailor the content to the needs of the startups we are working with and what we see as the hot topics in the community."
All sessions run from 2:30-4:00 p.m. and are held in conjunction with "CoWorking Wednesdays" at the Sprint Accelerator, a partner of Digital Sandbox KC.
E-Scholars grad Heidi Van pushes boundaries with 'nomadic theater'
Overland Park startup nabs $100K from Steve Harvey's ABC show | Customers by Identifying your Brand Position with Tom and Lynda Morse Brown
When: Aug. 30, 11:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Sprint Accelerator
The Marketing Series takes an in-depth look at the science and analytics behind marketing campaigns–from the basics of growth hacking to ins-and-outs of content marketing.
The 2017 Marketing Series is offered through a partnership between the Enterprise Center and the Sprint Accelerator on Coworking Wednesdays. After each workshop, you are invited to cowork out of the Sprint Accelerator facility.
Tech CEO Speaker Series with Dow Draper, CEO of Virgin Mobile USA
When: Aug. 30, 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Where: KU Edwards Campus – Regnier Hall Auditorium
The KC Tech Council and RSM US LLC are excited to announce that Dow Draper, CEO of Virgin Mobile, will discuss why the company chose downtown Kansas City to build its new team and office to deliver the company?s technology focused, digital-first rebrand on Wednesday, August 30 | 236 |
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Yangon Zoo | Y. During the 1920s, while conducting high-altitude weather balloon observations, scientists detected extremely strong winds at heights of 10-15 km above the surface of the Earth; these are known today as the 'jet stream'. One such scientist was Johannes Georgi, a meteorologist of the Maritime Institute of Hamburg. During a meeting of the Deutsche Seewarte (1927), Georgi proposed to investigate this phenomenon with a coordinated international research effort that would commence on the 50th anniversary of the first IPY.
In June 1928, an informal organisational meeting was held in London to discuss plans for the event and a year later, in 1929, the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), the predecessor of World Meteorological Organization (WMO), endorsed the effort and formed a commission to undertake planning for the second IPY. In August 1930, a first meeting of the International Polar Commission was held in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) under the presidency of Dr. D. La Cour of Denmark in order to organise and integrate the total effort. Delegates of 10 nations were present: Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Norway, UK, USSR and the USA. A further 16 nations expressed an interest in this initiative. The aims and the scientific programme of the second IPY were presented during the second meeting of the International Polar Commission held in Innsbruck, Austria, in September 1931. When the second IPY started on 1 August 1932, forty-nine nations participated and, despite considerable economic challenges, due to the worldwide economic depression that began in 1929, it heralded advances in many fields: meteorology, atmospheric science, the mapping of the jet streams, ionospheric soundings and their role in radio communications, magnetic observations and, to a lesser extent, atmospheric electricity (Fig. 2.4). The IPY was notable for the first massive deployment of the new and somewhat experimental radiosondes for upper atmosphere measurement. Ninety-four research stations were maintained in the Arctic during the second IPY and many of these are still active today. This was the time of the Great Depression, so funds were limited. Plans for the Antarctic suffered as a result, and were not pursued as originally planned. Chile established a station at Punta Arenas and Argentina in the South Orkneys. Meteorological observations were made by Norwegian whalers in the Southern Ocean. Magnetic observations were made in several locations in the Southern Hemisphere, including Christchurch (New Zealand), Watheroo (Australia) and Cape Town (South Africa).
Figure 2.4: Stuart McVeigh, member of the Canadian team at Chesterfield Inlet on Hudson Bay, north-eastern Canada, holding airborne kite with a meteograph on it (photo courtesy: Department of Physics fonds, University of Saskatchewan Archives).
Among the many exceptional men that participated in the second IPY, one figure stands out as symbolic - Rear-Admiral Richard E. Byrd of the USA (Fig. 2.5). Byrd had intended to sail for Antarctica in 1932 in the middle of the IPY, but due to the funding problems created by the Great Depression had to delay sailing until late 1933 and did not reach the Ross Sea until January 1934, so in one sense his expedition was not strictly speaking part of the IPY. It was noted for its exploitation of major advances in technology, in particular aviation, navigation, motor transport and radio. These technologies changed the nature of polar exploration from ship-borne or land-based expeditions using dogs and sledges, to parties employing machines and aircraft. Clearly, while those early years of flying were adventurous, flying in Antarctica entailed considerable danger. Nonetheless, the potential of utilising aircraft for exploration purposes was
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Figure 2.5: Admiral Richard E. Byrd, ca. 1930 (photo courtesy: The Ohio State University Libraries; http://library.osu.edu/sites/exhibits/byrdflight/).
huge, especially in Antarctica where so much remained undiscovered. Admiral Byrd knew this, having flown over the South Pole during his first Antarctic expedition in 1929, as well as over the North Pole. It is because he took full advantage of developments in aviation that he is now remembered as one of the most famous and influential polar explorers. During Byrd's polar expeditions during the second IPY he spent five months wintering alone whilst operating a meteorological station - the first-ever research station located inland from the coastal margin (Bolling Advance Base), on the Ross Ice Shelf, at the southern end of Roosevelt Island (123 miles from the sea).
Just as in the first IPY, research during the second IPY was not limited to the polar regions. Even so, although many observatories were located in equatorial regions, those responsible at the time did not change the name of the enterprise as the main emphasis was clearly on the polar regions. The global network of observations allowed, for the first time, an appreciation of geophysical phenomena at a planetary level.
A vast amount of data produced during the second IPY was collected and the Commission for the Polar Year established an official repository for IPY at the | 1,121 |
Partick Thistle FCPartick Thistle and generous fans donate more than £16,000 to Glasgow charityTo celebrate the amazing total, some of the Firhill stars gathered with mascot Kingsley and Beatson Cancer Charity's Bella Beatson.
Scottish PremiershipHibs 3 Partick Thistle 1 - Losing start for the JagsAlan Archibald's<|fim_middle|> Jags end season with home defeatWright scored a hat-trick to add to Ryan Christie's double, with Jonny Hayes also on target as Derek McInnes' second-placed side ran riot.
Celtic FCPartick Thistle 0 Celtic 5 - Hoops thrill at Firhill as they extend unbeaten domestic runThe champions extended their unbeaten domestic run from the start of the season to 45 games to move on to 103 points.
Partick Thistle pros taught the young people football skills in a bid to bring the community together and promote physical activity for all.
It may be 'taps aff' weather, but Weegies still need that factor 50 lotion.
The Scottish Premiership champions are still on course for a domestic treble but celebrated a quadruple in Glasgow last night.
Rangers FCPartick Thistle 1 Rangers 2 - Last-gasp goal seals win for GersRangers secure a win against Partick Thistle at Firhill.
Scottish Football AssociationPoll: PFA Manager Of The Year - You decide.
Who do you think who should get this year's award?
Partick Thistle FCHearts 2 Partick Thistle 2 - 10-man Jags earn a pointThistle draw at Tynecastle, despite Danny Devine's red card.
Thistle draw at Tynecastle, despite Danny Devine's red card.
Scottish Football AssociationRangers 2 Partick Thistle 0Jon Toral put Pedro Caixinha's men two ahead early in the second period as Gers ensured they did not let the Dons increase their nine-point lead in the race for second.
The club has entered in to an agreement with Three Black Cats to build the new £4m state-of-the-art facility at a location yet to be decided.
Striker gets a brace to consolidate sixth-place in the Premiership.
Scottish GovernmentNursing support for first-time teenage mothers being expandedCreated by US professor David Olds, the scheme has so far involved 1,500 young mothers, the Scottish Government said. | side took the lead in Leith, but were ultimately well beaten.
Scottish PremiershipPolice issue warning ahead of Scottish Premiership kick-offLeague football returns this weekend, and fans are being warned to be on their best behaviour.
Fun StuffOld Firm Facts' Scottish Premiership season preview part twoKilmarnock, Motherwell, Partick Thistle, Rangers, Ross County and St Johnstone fans reveal how they see 2017/18 unfolding.
Fun StuffOld Firm Facts on Rangers, the Big Tax Case, Celtic fans, TRNSMT and Efe AmbroseAnother incident-filled week in Scottish football has left Old Firm Facts with plenty to talk about.
FinniestonMcDonald's staff join forces with Partick Thistle mascot Kingsley to clean up GlasgowThe team managed to collect 10 bags of litter as they tidied up a local area.
Partick Thistle FCPartick Thistle 0 Aberdeen 6 - The | 192 |
One hungry criminal<|fim_middle|> country. | made headlines over the weekend after security footage was released of him breaking into a Washington, DC area Five Guys and cooking himself a snack.
While Washington Police are still searching for the felon fry cook and seeking to charge him with Burglary II (which carries a maximum of sentence of 15 years in prison), a rival restaurant chain is offering him a year's worth of free burgers if he turns himself in.
John Eucalitto, president of Five Guys rival Wayback Burgers, thinks the hamburglar chose the wrong burger chain — not that he approves his actions.
Eucalitto went so far as to promise that a Wayback Burger would keep the fugitive full, and keep him from getting himself into trouble in the future.
"We can give him the Triple Triple," Eucalitto told the Washington City Paper. "That should be more than enough to keep him full and satisfy his cravings so he doesn't do it again."
Wayback Burgers, based Connecticut, has dozens of restaurant locations across the | 206 |
How did fears of the chilly battle form Australian photos of Asia? What was once the character of the Vietnamese revolution, which a few 50 000 Australian troops did not opposite within the Nineteen Sixties? How did a small and marginal peace circulation develop into the robust Moratorium and did it have any impression at the process the War?
Harvest of Fear is a superbly crafted heritage of Australia's adventure of the Vietnam conflict. It attracts jointly an image of social and political lifestyles in colonial and postcolonial Vietnam; an incisive examine Australian chilly warfare politics and the international relations that led us to Vietnam; and an excellent portrait of the origins and political impression of the strong Australian anti-war circulation. No prior publication has pulled jointly those 3 serious strands of the Australian adventure of the Vietnam battle; it truly is certainly a large and wealthy canvas.
Harvest of Fear provides the clearest photograph but of ways the struggle happened, the way it used to be visible from Australia, what the conflict in Phoc Tuy Province used to be like for the Australian squaddies despatched there, and why our involvement was once the reason for such department at domestic. utilizing more than a few archival resources and interviews with contributors, John Murphy indicates how our intervention mirrored the political alignments of Australia within the chilly battle, in addition to deeper and extra anxieties approximately Asia.
The Australian intervention in Vietnam is still Australia's longest and such a lot contentious struggle. The warfare and its echoes are powerfully evoked in John Murphy's story.
Harvest of Fear is a ebook to entice every body attracted to Australian heritage and politics, and in Australia's involvement with Asia, specifically with the Vietnam War.
In the 1840s, white cost within the north used to be less than assault. ecu settlers have been in awe of Aboriginal actual health and struggling with prowess, and a sequence of lethal raids on homesteads made even the townspeople of Brisbane anxious.
Young warrior Dundalli used to be well known for his dimension and power, and his elders gave him the duty of major the resistance opposed to the Europeans' ever expanding incursions on their conventional lands. Their reaction used to be embedded in Aboriginal legislations and Dundalli turned certainly one of their maximum lawmen. together with his band of warriors, he had the settlers in thrall for twelve years, evading seize many times, until eventually he was once ultimately arrested and publicly executed.
Warrior is the intense tale of 1 of Australia's little-known heroes, one of the Aboriginal males to die preserving their nation. it's also a clean and compelling portrait of lifestyles within the early days of white cost of Brisbane and south east Queensland.
In an international of more and more combined identities, what does it suggest to belong? As western democracies more and more curtail their help for multiculturalism, how can migrants determine belonging as voters? A Muslim Diaspora in Australia explores how a selected migrant crew has confronted the demanding situations of belonging. the writer illustrates how Bosnian migrants in Australia have sought to discover areas for themselves as migrants, as refugees, and as Muslims, in Australia and Australian society. demanding the methodological nationalism that has a tendency to dominate discussions of migrant identities, the writer exposes the ways that dignity emerges as a dominant main issue for individuals as they relate to numerous neighborhood, nationwide and translational contexts. little or no is understood approximately how migrants themselves learn and react to the a number of demanding situations of belonging and this pioneering paintings deals a well timed and lots more and plenty wanted severe perception into what it capacity to belong.
by way of January 1943, Australia had emerged from the shadow of struggle in a powerful place. The victories in 1942 at Kokoda, Guadalcanal, Buna, Gona and Sanananda had secured the northern coastlines of Papua and Australia. Australian forces have been now poised for a whole scale offensive to disencumber New Guinea from the japanese, the biggest and most intricate operations of their heritage. Australia 1943 explores the excessive element of Australia's impression on operations and technique within the South West Pacific, a crusade that has been ordinarily overshadowed through the drama of Kokoda. It investigates serious operations from January 1943 to April 1944, together with Salamaua, Lae/Nadzab, Finschhafen, Shaggy Ridge, the Markham Valley and the Huon Peninsula. Australia 1943 is the 1st targeted single-volume examine of Australia's army operations within the Pacific in the course of 1943 - Australia's 'finest hour' within the moment international War.
The tales during this anthology communicate of the affection among Aboriginal peoples and their international locations. they're own money owed that proportion wisdom, perception and emotion, every one talking of a deep connection to nation and of feeling heartsick as a result of the damage that's being inflicted on kingdom even at the present time, during the logging of previous progress forests, changing hundreds of thousands of acres of land to salt fields, destruction of historical rock paintings and demanding Aboriginal sacred websites, and a checklist of species extinction that's the worst within the world.
An unique and interesting heritage of Melbourne on the tumultuous commence of the 20 th century, illustrated all through with modern drawings and photos.
In 1901 Melbourne was once a small urban. Then the founders of the Australian Commonwealth made up our minds it used to be the easiest position to deal with the recent Federal Parliament whereas they awaited the final touch of the capital in Canberra. and because the international hurtled right into a new period, this overgrown village oversaw not just the start of contemporary Australia, yet some of the wider adjustments sweeping the realm at huge.
Who made it occur? humans like Helena Rubinstein, front-runner within the invention of the cosmetics undefined; the Tait brothers, manufacturers of the world's first function movie; confectionery king Mac Robertson, pioneer of the paintings of packaging; John Monash, guy of metal, hero of concrete. And Melba herself, the unique diva: Australia's first overseas megastar.
In Capital, Kristin Otto illuminates the small-town internet of impact, friendship and sheer twist of fate that held all of it together.
During global warfare II, 22 000 Australian army body of workers turned prisoners of struggle below the japanese army. Over 3 and a part years, 8000 died in captivity, in determined stipulations of compelled labour, sickness and hunger. a lot of those that back domestic after the struggle attributed their survival to the 106 Australian scientific officials imprisoned along them. those medical professionals diverse in age, historical past and event, yet they have been united of their unfailing commitment to holding as a number of the males alive as attainable.
This is the tale of these 106 medical professionals - their compassion, bravery and ingenuity - and their efforts in bringing again the 14 000 survivors.
Australian background is filled with failures. a few are usual yet many extra are man-made, result of person or collective stupidity, reckless judgements, or greed. In failures that modified Australia, Richard Evans nominates the worst mess ups in an engrossing, insightful account of what occurred and why. photograph British normal, Douglas Haig via sheer vanity and backbone sending hundreds of thousands of Australian males into swampy, disease-ridden enemy territory for no strategic achieve. Or a feral legion of rabbits let out at the setting, turning bushy neighbors into an uncontrollable plague. together with Cyclone Tracy, Black Friday, the Snowy Mountains Scheme and the destruction of megafauna millions of years in the past, those are only lots of debacles that experience outlined Australia. Richard Evans is going underneath the established tales and myths, and urges us to reconsider how we reply to failures to prevent making an analogous errors again.
In Logan Campbell's Auckland, Russell Stone, the doyen of Auckland historians and writer of the awardwinning From Tamaki-makau-rau to Auckland, recounts 15 stories from his encyclopaedic wisdom of nineteenth-century Auckland. They contain the tales of the tree on One Tree Hill, of a newspaper revealed on a mangle, of 2 aborted duels, the secret of a suicide, of the voyage of an early immigrant send, of the destroy of the Orpheus, of the way Ngati Whatua grew to become the tangata whenua of the world, and extra. Logan Campbell's Auckland not just entertains but in addition offers a true feel of ways Auckland replaced in the course of these the most important early years. Stone moves the ideal stability among tale telling and old perception and offers effortless navigation for the trendy day common reader through concerning trendy incidents to the earlier - for instance, Mike Smith's assault at the One Tree - or earlier incidents to their ultra-modern destinations - topically, How Rugby got here ashore and located its method to Eden Park. In his usually dependent variety Stone brings personalities, feuds and dramas brilliantly to existence. This good-looking booklet is vividly illustrated in black and white and colour.
because the Treaty of Waitangi was once signed via Maori chiefs and Governor Hobson in 1840 it has develop into the defining record in New Zealand heritage. From the hot Zealand Wars to the 1975 Land March, from the Kingitanga to the Waitangi Tribunal, from Captain prepare dinner to Hone Harawira,The Treaty of Waitangi Companiontells the tale of<|fim_middle|> Sourced from executive guides and newspapers, letters and diaries, poems, work and cartoons, the Companionbrings to lifestyles the lengthy background of debates in regards to the Treaty and existence in Aotearoa. used to be the Treaty a Maori Magna Carta or a fraud? A blueprint for partnership or an tool of annexation and dispossession? InThe Treaty of Waitangi Companionwe pay attention Maori and Pakeha wrestling with these concerns, together with King Tawhiao's annoyed pleas to colonial politicians, Te Whiti's message of peace and Sir William Martin's appeals opposed to the injustice of confiscation. The Treaty of Waitangi Companionis a useful ebook for college kids, from highschool to postgraduate, and normal readers who are looking to get on to the center of recent Zealand history. | the Treaty and Maori and Pakeha family during the many voices of these who made this country's historical past. | 24 |
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While I was at home, I may not have had the energy or excitement to work on Call True, in fact at that point it drained me of energy, I did work on a little side project. While in Cincy, I read an article in Business 2.0 about what I would later call adwords arbitrage. Basically this author was making some good money at Christmas time by running keyword<|fim_middle|> True. Brian was very patient in dealing with my issues at that time, and Jeff's complete disappearance and I continued to reassure I'd get this thing back on course. I didn't. We are now in the works to sell the company, or what's left of it, to a few interested party. Ideally I'd like to put it into the hands of someone who can put the passion behind it, and keep Brian involved as I know with the right team behind it (mainly programmers) he could sell it to success. | ads (keyword ad meaning he would pick a keyword, say "red toy truck" and whenever you searched google for "red toy truck," his ad would show up, if you clicked on it he had to pay google and you went to his website), in little niche spaces and directing people through affiliate links (basically he was sending people to Amazon.com for the product they searched for, but Amazon paid him a commission for any sales he generated for them). This is a remarkably simple business model, and really reminded me a lot of daytrading. If you could "buy" leads on google for say $1 but were paid a $8 commission on that product, as long as I sold a product every 7 people I would make money. And because of the power of the internet, I could do this a lot of times for a lot of products, and even if I was making 5 cents per item, it could really add up.
I went to work learning the ins and outs of affiliate networks, adwords, and started buying ads in late November. I quickly blew through $150 without making a dime, and learned that as simple as this model sounds, it's not easy to execute. But I didn't really feel like working on Call True, so this was a nice distraction. I went back to work, tweaking my ads, my bids for keywords, and about a week in I finally started to see some commissions coming in. By the following Friday I made my first profit, $25 and knew I could make it work from then on out. I continually refined my approach, constantly improving my margins and sales numbers ramping up until mid December where I hit record daily profits of $400, $600, and even a $1100. Unfortunately, I had maxed out all of my available credit and had to settle for the money made at that point. I won't say how much money I ultimately made, but it was enough to pay off all Engenius related debts, as well as keep me on my feet financially really all year. I will also say that the company I did the affiliate work for loved the $198,000 in sales I generated for them in a month. It opened the doors for quite a few local consulting gigs because people had no clue about online advertising, and were eager to tap into it (it really is amazing). The truth is though, I wasn't all that excited about what I had accomplished simply because of what was going on at that time. I ended up losing one of the most important people in my life, my amazing mother a week before Christmas.
I came back up to Columbus at the end of January, and despite the difficulties I had to deal with, I actually felt pretty energized. I think I was really hoping things would feel "normal," again and I thought coming back to Columbus would make that happen. The truth is, it did feel normal for awhile. It was so much easier to pretend things hadn't really changed, and I tried to resume my Call True activities. We still had a few customers, but we really needed to rebuild the program and at that point we didn't have anyone available to do the work. Jeff was far too busy to work on it, and I was constantly struggling to put effort forth into Call | 681 |
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Recognition of OUHSC Women in Science and Technology - The Untold Story
Help OUHSC WiSDMH* recognize the contributions of women in the health professions and the academic science community, promote their development, advancement, and retention, and foster equal opportunity for women in academic careers. We will be honoring outstanding international, national, regional or institutional contributions/awards or honors made by or received by women faculty at OUHSC. Stories will be recognized, recorded and showcased each year with an exhibit at the library and in a digital and/or bound book. We will open a portal for story submission in the Spring of 2023.
WiSDMH* (pronounced wisdom) is Women in Science, Dentistry, Medicine & Health, an OUHSC affinity group open to anyone interested in working to recognize the diverse contributions and expertise of women in the academic health professions and sciences community. WiSDMH* acknowledges the unique differences women face in the workforce, and works<|fim_middle|> professional growth
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In recent the days we saw a new deal emerge between BetVictor and Yggdrasil. Indeed, with this new deal, BetVictor will take Yggdrasil on board to supply their best-performing games. Which, of course, includes some of the most exciting and forward-thinking slot releases we've seen in a long time.
What's more is that not only will BetVictor have access to the games, but, they'll take advantage of the BOOST tool too. This will help them to tailor their promotions across their player base. With all these new games and features we will most definitely see BetVictor innovate with their promotions. And, by the same token, Yggdrasil's numbers grow again in the next quarter. Because as you know, BetVictor is a well-established brand in the UK.
So Where did Betvictor start?
To sum up, established in Gibraltar in 1946 Betvictor is one of the oldest and leader in the iGaming field in Europe. And their player base stretches across 150 countries with over 400 staff in offices in London and Budapest.
From its modest beginning, the company grew quickly into a top brand for British players. One of the key factors to their success is the three years' sponsorship agreement of the Cheltenham race. Now, fast forward to the present days they're a pioneering and recognised brand all over Europe.
What did Yggdrasil say of the new partnership?
Nowadays, we're not surprised to see Fredrik Elmqvist name in the press. As it seems that Yggdrasil is on a role and keep on signing agreements with new providers and studios left and right.
So, Yggdrasil CEO Elmqvist commented yet on another deal.
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KGTV (channel 10) is a television station in San Diego, California, United States, affiliated with ABC and owned by the E. W. Scripps Company. The station's studios are located on Air Way in the Riverview-Webster section of San Diego, and its transmitter is located on Mount Soledad in La Jolla.
KGTV operates digital translator KZSD-LP (channel 20), which allows homes with issues receiving KGTV's VHF signal or only a UHF antenna to receive KGTV in some form.
History
The San Diego area's third-oldest television station first went on the air on September 13, 1953, as NBC affiliate KFSD-TV. The station's original owner was Airfan Radio Corporation, which also owned NBC Radio Network affiliate KFSD (600 AM, now KOGO). Under terms of the initial construction permit award, Airfan sold one-third ownership of the stations to two other firms who competed separately for channel 10. In 1954 the KFSD stations were purchased by investment firm, Fox, Wells & Rogers. The publishers of Newsweek magazine took a minority (about 46 percent) share of the stations in 1957, four years before the periodical was itself sold to the Washington Post Company. In 1961, channel 10 changed its call letters to KOGO-TV; the radio stations also adopted the KOGO callsign.
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On May 1, 2017, Scripps took over the affiliation for the MeTV classic television network in San Diego, and placed the subchannel on KGTV-DT2, along with an analog simulcast on KZSD-LP; two months earlier the Azteca affiliation moved to XHDTV-TDT2 temporarily, then to XHAS-TDT on July 1, all of which involved the move of The CW affiliation from XETV to MeTV's former slot on KFMB-DT2, and Telemundo from XHAS to KNSD-DT20 (now KUAN-LD). During an interim period from mid-March to the end of April that year, KGTV-DT2 carried a continuous loop of the latest newscast produced by the station.
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1953 establishments in California | -Life purchased KOGO-TV and its sister radio stations in 1962. This deal was reached after failed attempts to sell the properties to Triangle Publications and United Artists among others; and after the Washington Post Company's Post-Newsweek Stations division disclosed it was not interested in acquiring full ownership.
As part of a sale announced in late 1970, KOGO-AM-FM-TV was sold to McGraw-Hill along with Time-Life's other radio/television combinations in Denver, Indianapolis and Grand Rapids, Michigan; and KERO-TV in upstate Bakersfield. When the sale was concluded in June 1972, the purchase price for the entire group was just over $57 million. However, in order to comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)'s new restrictions on concentration of media ownership, McGraw-Hill was required to sell the radio stations in San Diego, Indianapolis, Denver, and Grand Rapids. Time-Life would later take WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids out of the final deal. KERO-TV, KLZ-TV (now KMGH-TV) in Denver, and WFBM-TV (now WRTV) in Indianapolis were retained by McGraw-Hill along with KOGO-TV, which changed to its current call letters KGTV on June 1 as a result of the sale due to FCC regulations in place at the time that prohibited TV and radio stations in the same market, but different ownership from sharing the same callsigns.
Switch to ABC
The ABC affiliation in San Diego had belonged to XETV (channel 6), a station licensed across the international border to Tijuana, Mexico, since 1956 under special agreement between the FCC and Mexican authorities. In 1973 KCST-TV (channel 39), San Diego's UHF independent station, prevailed in a years-long attempt to secure ABC programming in the market; KCST claimed that an American television network should not be affiliated with a station located outside U.S. borders. At the time of the switch ABC was still the third-ranked network, behind second-rated NBC and perennial leader CBS.
Over the next several years, however, ABC began to experience ratings growth in their prime time programming and rose to first place during 1975–76, finishing the year with ten programs in Nielsen's top twenty. In San Diego, KCST-TV experienced a carryover effect and also rose to first place locally, knocking KGTV down to third behind CBS station KFMB-TV (channel 8). But ABC was never happy with having been forced onto the UHF dial in San Diego, and the unprecedented success gave the network the impetus to actively upgrade its affiliate roster nationwide.
Despite having more than a year remaining in its current agreement with NBC, KGTV announced it was joining ABC in June 1976. After KCST-TV (now KNSD) signed with NBC, the switch between the two stations took place on June 27, 1977.
In 1994, as part of repercussions stemming from CBS' acquisition of KCNC-TV and KUTV, McGraw-Hill signed a long-term deal with ABC that would keep KGTV as an affiliate of the network (it remains an ABC affiliate to this day). As a condition of that agreement, television stations in other cities, including KUSA in Denver and KBAK-TV in Bakersfield, would lose their ABC affiliations to competing McGraw-Hill-owned stations (KMGH-TV, KERO-TV) in those cities.
KGTV shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 10, on February 17, 2009, the original target date in which full-power television stations in the United States were to transition from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate (which was later pushed back to June 12, 2009). The station's digital signal relocated from its pre-transition UHF channel 25 to VHF channel 10.
On October 3, 2011, McGraw-Hill announced it was selling its entire television station group, including KGTV and Azteca América affiliate KZSD-LP, to the Cincinnati-based E. W. Scripps Company for $212 million. The deal was completed on December 30, 2011.
Due to their current Scripps ownership, the station makes disclaimers regularly, especially in its medical reporting, that it has no ties to the local Scripps Health system, a completely separate organization created in 1923 from a bequest from Ellen Browning Scripps, a sister to Scripps founder E. W. Scripps, as Scripps Health personnel are regularly asked to comment on medical stories in the San Diego area, including by KGTV.
Programming
Syndicated programming on KGTV (as of September 2020) includes Right This Minute, Live with Kelly and Ryan, Tamron Hall and Hot Bench. In 2004, former owner McGraw-Hill elected to air Saving Private Ryan, while most other station groups preempted the film.
Sports programming
In 1965, when NBC, which KGTV was affiliated with then, gained the rights to air American Football League games, channel 10 became the station of record for the San Diego Chargers, which were part of the AFL. The station aired most Charger games until the 1976 season, when KCST-TV (now KNSD), with its switch to NBC, became the default station for the team. After becoming an ABC affiliate, the station would, from 1977 to 2005 air Charger games when they played on ABC's Monday Night Football. The station also aired the team's only Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XXIX in 1995. KGTV also provided coverage of Super Bowls XXII and XXXVII. Both were hosted at Qualcomm Stadium.
The station also aired most of the San Diego Padres games in their first two seasons in Major League Baseball in the 1969 and 1970 seasons, in addition to any games that were aired as part of NBC and later ABC's broadcast contracts with MLB from 1969 to 1989.
News operation
KGTV presently broadcasts 44 hours of locally produced newscasts each week (with seven hours each weekday and 4½ hours each on Saturdays and Sundays). In addition, the station produces the sports highlight program Sports Xtra at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Of note, KGTV, along with KNSD and Fox affiliate KSWB-TV (channel 69), is one of three San Diego television stations with a 4 p.m. newscast. Entitled The NOW San Diego, KGTV's 4 p.m. newscast originally premiered under the title 10-4 in 2009.
KGTV first began to challenge the longstanding local news dominance of KFMB in the mid-1970s, when anchors Jack White and Harold Greene, along with popular weather anchor "Captain Mike" Ambrose and sportscasters Al Coupee and Hal Clement, led the station's newscasts (then simply titled The News) to first place in the ratings, albeit briefly. Even with the brief return of Greene following his stints in San Francisco and Los Angeles, the station fell back to second place behind KFMB in the early 1980s. However, management succeeded in hiring away popular anchor Michael Tuck from KFMB in 1984; the move resulted in KGTV reclaiming first place and giving the station credibility by way of Tuck's infamous nightly commentaries titled "Perspectives."
KGTV also made history by being the first station in San Diego with a female anchor team on its 11 p.m. newscast, featuring Carol LeBeau and Bree Walker. After Walker left in 1987, Kimberly Hunt would team with LeBeau and form the city's longest-running anchor duo at 15 years. During that time, LeBeau and Hunt would anchor alongside Tuck (who left for KCBS-TV in Los Angeles in 1990, only to return to San Diego nine years later on KFMB), Stephen Clark (later at sister station WXYZ-TV in Detroit but now retired), Steve Wolford (later at sister station KTNV-TV and now with KSNV in Las Vegas), and a returning Hal Clement (who had switched from sports to news duties in 1983 while working at KFMB).
Eventually, KGTV would decline after Hunt left for an anchor position at KUSI-TV (channel 51) alongside Tuck; at one point, the station fell to third place as KNSD's news viewership rose to first place in the 11 p.m. timeslot. The Hunt-Lebeau team were reunited in early 2008, before LeBeau retired from the station the following year. On August 30, 2008, KGTV became the third television station in the San Diego market (after KFMB-TV and KSWB-TV) to being broadcasting its local newscasts in high definition. Since the Scripps purchase of KGTV was completed at the end of 2011, the station has entered into a news partnership with its former AM radio sister KOGO (now owned by iHeartMedia). In May 2010, KGTV had the top-rated early evening newscast in the San Diego market in the coveted demographic of adults between 25 and 54 years old.
Notable current on-air staff
Virginia Cha – anchor
Kimberly Hunt – chief & primary anchor, managing editor
Anne State – anchor
Notable former on-air staff
Mona Kosar Abdi – general assignment reporter (now with WEWS-TV/Cleveland)
Harold Greene – anchor/reporter (1974–1977 and 1980–1982; later at KABC-TV and KCBS-TV/Los Angeles, now retired)
Lisa Kim – anchor (1986–1994; later at KNTV/San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland)
Byron Miranda – meteorologist (now with WPIX in New York)
Kent Ninomiya – reporter (1991–1993)
Regis Philbin – local talk show host (1961–1964; later a talk and game show host, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee/Kelly and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; deceased)
Sarah Purcell – talk show host (late 1970s, later co-hosted NBC's Real People)
Billy Ray Smith – sportscaster (1993–1997, now at XX Sports Radio)
Michael Tuck – anchor (1984–1990; later returned to San Diego at KFMB-TV and KUSI-TV)
Bree Walker – anchor/reporter (1980–1987)
Subchannels
The station's digital signal is multiplexed:
Until October 2012, the station has carried TheCoolTV on its second digital subchannel. It was later replaced with the Live Well Network.
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BY DR ROBIN COX
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a day launched in 1970 to serve as a tool to promote awareness and action on pollution and environmental degradation. On a day when Canadians grapple with the recent horrific tragedy in Nova Scotia, and the ongoing fear, anxiety, grief, and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Earth Day may seem like an anachronism. Its environmental message may seem like a distant priority as families, communities, businesses and governments all face profound disruption, loss and change. But Earth Day 2020 serves not just as a reminder of our environment but also as a profound reminder of the crisis we are experiencing. It is a crisis within a crisis.
Crisis emerges from the Greek krisis, referring to a "turning or decision point in a disease, a change which indicates recovery or death." These turning points, or tipping points, shift the signposts of the quotidian – the regular, predictable, routine patterns of everyday living. The loss of these signposts contributes to a sense of disorientation. The world is changed. For some time, normal is on hold. Like a fish thrown out of water, we became aware of the water – that which we rely on but which is hidden in plain sight by day to day routines and expectations.
Shifts in 'Normal'
In most instances, the pause in Normal generated by a crisis is relatively contained. We rush to recover, rebuild, and re-establish routines, work, and a sense of normalcy. This is understandable – no one wants to linger in disruption and disorientation. By rushing past the pause in Normal, by not collectively reflecting on what we might need to change to avoid similar disasters in the future, we can miss out. We can miss not only the opportunity to mitigate future crises, but also miss the chance to reimagine what a better, new Normal might be. We lose the potential in an emergency to learn and transform in intentional ways. We lose the intention to carry forward what we truly value and let go of things – systems, behaviours, worldviews – that serve neither us nor the natural environment on which we depend.
In the current pandemic crisis, we are experiencing an unprecedented global pause in Normal. There is no clear end in sight, nor any simple path forward to recovery. Unlike most disasters, the pandemic is neither contained to specific geography nor to one particular population. Every person, every community, and every nation is feeling the impacts. Every sector of society is affected. Our communities and economies are virtually shut down, routines and expectations are on hold, and the duration of this pause in Normal is unknown and unpredictable.
The unprecedented pause created by COVID-19 is a warning siren. It calls our attention to the changes we need to make to manage and end the current crisis. It also shows us what we can learn in real-time to inform and shape the changes we need to make to be resilient and adaptive to the looming crisis of climate change. We<|fim_middle|>-19 | need to lean into this opening, rather than rushing past it. We need to intentionally, carefully, and collectively reimagine a next Normal that supports our long-term health, and that of the earth that supports us.
Earth Day reminds us of this, and it reminds us that the climate crisis is not standing still. The now-familiar "hockey stick curve" of global warming mirrors the transmission curve of the current coronavirus, and the implications of failing to flatten this curve are even more catastrophic. For years, we have ignored the warnings and continued with behaviours and practices that contribute to and accelerate global warming. Despite dire projections from climate scientists, despite escalating calls for action from climate striking youth, despite declarations of climate emergencies, we continue to behave as though we are immune.
"Each day we delay addressing the climate threat, we increase the social and economic costs of that threat."
As with the coronavirus, there is a lag time in the expression of the symptoms of climate change. Each day we delay addressing the climate threat, we increase the social and economic costs of that threat. We have seen the cost of hesitation in the context of the pandemic in the staggering images and figures that have come out of China, Italy, Spain, New York, and now, Canada. We are living with the human costs and suffering of the pandemic. We are only now beginning to realize the extent of the economic damage of that hesitation and lack of preparedness.
Similarly, the amplifying effects of global warming on extreme weather and disasters are already apparent. Canadians are paying over $1 billion a year in direct, insurable costs as a result of disasters. This staggering amount accounts for only a portion of the real costs, which continue to rise exponentially each year. But even these costs will pale as future climate change fuels not only more disasters, civil unrest, and resource conflicts, but also the likelihood of more pandemics. The Canadian Public Health Association has described climate change as the "greatest health threat of the 21st century."
We need to start treating the climate emergency as the public health emergency that it is.
We need to learn from what this pandemic is illuminating about the fragility of global supply chains and economies. We need to consider the costs of short-sighted reactive approaches. We need to start considering proactive strategies to health (ours and the planet's). What we take for granted, what we consider Normal in our modern, globalized world, is undermining rather than contributing to our wellbeing and resilience.
We need to take this opportunity to learn from this crisis. Learn about the power of our capacity as humans, businesses, governments, and societies to pivot quickly, to educate and innovate in real-time, and to transform in response to a massive threat.
Little over a month ago, at a national conference of climate adaptation researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, the coronavirus outbreak was not even on the agenda. It was not a topic of conversation in the hallways, nor in the sessions. Fast forward to today when no conversation, no media coverage, no activity is free from the focus on COVID-19. Within months, we have transformed how we work, how we interact, and how we engage as a global community in ways that most of us would not have thought possible.
The pandemic shines a spotlight on the holes in our systems. We can see the flaws in our increasingly interdependent global economies and supply chains. We can now clearly see the holes in a perpetual economic growth model that cannot even pause for an illness. We see the light shining through the holes in a highly accessible and inexpensive global travel market.
What COVID Can Teach Us About Climate
While the pandemic makes visible the frailties and failures of our systems and behaviours, it is also making visible some of our oft-hidden potential. This health crisis is bolstering our faith and investments in science and evidence-informed decision-making, regardless of how visible or invisible the signs of the threat may be. It inspires us to adopt an 'all-hands-on-deck' orientation that is reinvigorating neighbourhoods and motivating a willingness to cooperate and coordinate across boundaries.
It fosters a renaissance of caring where the needs of those who are most vulnerable and those who support them are prioritized. Physical distancing is causing us to slow down and be more mindful of the importance of our connections to each other and to the natural world. We are finally seeing the critical, essential services provided by health, child, and elder-care workers, teachers, grocery store clerks, truckers, couriers, janitors and cleaners, and artists. All those people who, for so long, have been undervalued and underrecognized. The economic crisis generated by public health measures is forcing us to wrestle with the ethical and practical balance between the costs of short and long-term measures.
Unlike the pandemic, we can't wait out climate change, nor can we rely on science to fix it. The changes required to reduce global warming and support our capacity to adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change will involve every sector and every citizen. These systemic changes are being hinted at in the transformations we have already made and will continue to make to flatten the curve of COVID-19.
In other words, the pandemic is challenging us to reimagine and implement a new mindset and a next normal that is defined by a collective political, economic and personal willingness to prepare, adapt, and be nimble and flexible in the face of uncertainty and change. It is reminding us to learn and act from that learning before the inevitable next emergency.
This COVID-19 defined Earth Day is calling us to face the realization there is no vaccine for climate change.
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Enjoy Technology Completes Business Combination to Become a Publicly Traded Company Reinventing "Commerce at Home"
Enjoy Common Stock to Begin Trading on Nasdaq Stock Exchange Under the Ticker Symbol "ENJY" on October 18, 2021
Enjoy Has Raised More Than $250 Million Gross to Support Accelerating Growth, Launch of Transformational Smart Last MileTM Solution and Expansion to Approximately 100 North American Markets
Enjoy to Ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on October 18, 2021
Palo Alto, CA – October 15, 2021 – Enjoy Technology, Inc. ("Enjoy" or the "Company"), a technology-powered service platform reinventing "Commerce at Home," today<|fim_middle|>
Join The Cleveland Team | announced the completion of its business combination with Marquee Raine Acquisition Corp. ("Marquee Raine") (NASDAQ: MRAC), a TMT-focused special purpose acquisition company, to become a publicly traded company. The combined company will operate as Enjoy Technology, Inc. and its common stock and warrants will begin trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange ("Nasdaq") under the ticker symbols "ENJY" and "ENJYW," respectively, on October 18, 2021.
The business combination was approved at a special meeting of Marquee Raine shareholders held on October 13, 2021. Enjoy raised more than $250 million gross in growth capital over the course of the transaction.
"Today marks a significant milestone for Enjoy," said Ron Johnson, CEO and Founder of Enjoy. "At Enjoy, we are pioneering the next disruptive channel in retail as we reinvent 'Commerce at Home.' We are launching our Smart Last MileTM solution to reimagine the last mile for our partners by providing fast, convenient and personalized experiences for customers. As a public company, we believe Enjoy is poised to scale our business, add new services and meet our partners' requests to accelerate our expansion into new markets. We are excited to embark on this new chapter with Marquee Raine and all of our investors as we meet the expected increasing demand for Enjoy."
"We believe Enjoy is at the forefront of the transformation underway in retail, driven by an unmatched level of customer satisfaction and its proprietary mobile technology platform," said Tom Ricketts, Co-Chairman of Marquee Raine, Executive Chairman of the Chicago Cubs and a member of Enjoy's Board of Directors. "With its innovative platform and strong partnerships with the world's leading consumer companies, we believe Enjoy is positioned for long-term growth and success. We look forward to working with Ron and the entire Enjoy team through its next chapter as a public company."
"We are thrilled to complete our combination with Enjoy," said Brett Varsov, Co-CEO of Marquee Raine, Partner at The Raine Group and a member of Enjoy's Board of Directors. "As Enjoy enters the public markets, the Company has a strong market position, is expanding its relationships with key partners and is making the right investments to capitalize on its first-mover advantage to achieve long-term growth and success."
CEO and Founder Ron Johnson will continue to lead the combined company, along with Enjoy's management team, through Enjoy's next phase of growth, innovation and expansion with its key partners.
As the retail market accelerates its shift toward "Commerce at Home," Enjoy continues to see increasing demand for its personalized, convenient retail experiences and services. This quarter, Enjoy is launching its complete Smart Last MileTM solution in North America, a transformational service expansion that positions Enjoy to access significantly more inventory and address a larger share of its partners' customer demand in time for the 2021 holiday season. In response to requests from its partners, Enjoy plans to expand to serve a total of approximately 100 markets in North America and expand its global population coverage to about 235 million addressable customers.
Enjoy will be ringing the Nasdaq opening bell at 9:30 a.m. ET on October 18, 2021. The opening bell ceremony will be broadcast live on Nasdaq's website.
The Raine Group ("Raine") acted as lead financial advisor to Marquee Raine. Houlihan Lokey acted as financial advisor to Marquee Raine. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC ("Credit Suisse") acted as lead capital markets advisor and financial advisor to Enjoy. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC ("Goldman Sachs") also acted as financial advisor to Enjoy. Baird, Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Telsey Advisory Group, LLC and Loop Capital Markets acted as capital markets advisors to Enjoy. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP acted as legal advisor to Marquee Raine and Cooley LLP acted as legal advisor to Enjoy.
Raine, Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs acted as placement agents on the private placement.
About Enjoy Technology
Enjoy Technology is a technology-powered platform reinventing "Commerce at Home" to bring the best of the store directly to the customer. Enjoy has formed multi-year commercial relationships with some of the world's leading consumer brands to bring the products, services and subscriptions their customers love through the door directly in the comfort and convenience of their homes. Co-founded by Apple retail strategist, Ron Johnson, Enjoy has pioneered a new retail experience that we believe can do everything a traditional retail experience offers, but better, through its Mobile Stores. Enjoy currently operates in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, Enjoy is leading the reinvention of "Commerce at Home." To learn more about Enjoy, please visit: www.enjoy.com/.
About Marquee Raine Acquisition Corp.
Marquee Raine Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. While the company may pursue an acquisition opportunity in any business industry or sector, it intends to focus on high growth sectors of TMT including, but not limited to, opportunities in interactive entertainment and games, real money gaming, digital media, sports and sports-enabled assets, health and wellness, out-of-home and live entertainment, audio content and podcasting, technology, or other opportunities in adjacent sectors.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this release, including statements regarding Enjoy's future operating results and financial position, business strategy and plans, objectives of management for future operations are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on Enjoy's current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause Enjoy's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions regarding the Enjoy's business, the economy and other future conditions.
In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result" or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including, without limitation, those factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible for Enjoy's to predict those events or how they may affect Enjoy. If a change to the events and circumstances reflected in Enjoy's forward-looking statements occurs, Enjoy's business, financial condition and operating results may vary materially from those expressed in Enjoy's forward-looking statements. If a change to the events and circumstances reflected in Enjoy's forward-looking statements occurs, Enjoy's business, financial condition and operating results may vary materially from those expressed in Enjoy's forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, Enjoy does not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.
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Wireboard needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
Average project size is in the ~$5k range. The "Wireboard" name came from a concept that a successful online presence arises from wiring together multiple tools *and* also from the concept of connecting people.
Owners of small/medium sized businesses looking for someone to help them make sense of what they can and should be doing on the web, and how<|fim_middle|>. | to actually make it all happen in a manageable way.
No requirement to pull any elements forward from old site into this design except the name.
I do like simple designs like 37signals.com/DaringFireball.net, and think HappyCog.com is quite nice as well, as I think their designs help the customer feel like the complexity inherent in all the new online technologies can be reduced to something understandable and human.
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SOUTHINGTON -- The snow was falling Tuesday and things were looking up at Mount Southington -- largely because a group of <|fim_middle|>Carman lost her leg to cancer but was back on the slopes riding in an adaptive ski bike. "I have three boys so I'm trying be a mom and be active and not just a taxi driver," she said.
The group of adaptive skiers was joined by State Senator Ted Kennedy, Jr (D-Branford) who lost his leg at age 12 due to bone cancer. Kennedy went on the travel the world competing as a member of the US Disabled Ski Team.
"Every single person with a disability in Connecticut can learn how to ski thanks to Mount Southington and Leaps of Faith Adaptive Ski Program," Kennedy said before ascending the lift to take a few runs.
Joel Zeisler, the director of Sandy Hook based Leaps of Faith said, "The smiles are a bit more frigid but the smiles are there. It's fun, it's about confidence, and you're learning to a skill." Kennedy added, "Success on the slopes can lead to success in all aspects."
Leaps of Faith is planning another event at Mount Southington on February 14th. To find out more click here. | 11 adaptive skiers where headed down the hill.
The group, from the Leaps of Faith Adaptive Skiers were learning the tricks of the trade from 22 instructors and volunteers and, for some, covering ground they didn't think they could.
"It's probably been 25 years since I've been skiing," said Julie Carman, visiting Mount Southington from Swarthmore, Penn. as part of the Leaps of Faith Program.
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The Crest Pavilion is a little over 7,000 sq. ft. of open space. This simple, yet elegant, location features spectacular mountain views and is completely glass enclosed, with the option to be open air. The 30 ft. ceiling is supported by a maze of iron and wood beams. The Pavilion is a multi-use facility which can be used in conjunction with activities held at The Crest Center or by itself.
The Crest Center has a mountain lodge feel with a "Main Hall", Bar/Lounge area (showcasing a giant stone fireplace), Overlook Deck, Mezzanine, House Sound System, and Media Room.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Crest Center and Pavilion. Fun black and white wedding party portrait.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Crest Center and Pavilion. Mother daughter dressing detail photograph in black and white.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Crest Center and Pavilion. Ceremony shot.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Crest Center and Pavilion. Black and white couples portrait outdoors in the spring.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Crest Center and Pavilion. Colorful spring reception detail photograph.
Homewood is the ideal venue for your wedding or event with its rich history and majestic ambiance. Often referred to as a castle because of its stone turret, Homewood originated as a private home and evolved into the warm and inviting event facility it is today. Homewood features a study and a 1,500 square foot ballroom, both wrapped in cherry with Appalachian stone fireplaces as well as various anterooms.
Bride and groom portrait photograph outside in front of the castle at Homewood wedding venue in Asheville, NC.
Bride and groom portrait photograph in the winter at the wedding venue, Homewood in Asheville, NC by Western NC wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Bride and groom portrait photograph during the reception at the wedding venue, Homewood in Asheville, NC by Western NC wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Black and white bride and groom portrait photograph in the winter at the wedding venue, Homewood in Asheville, NC by Western NC wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Indoor reception detail photograph at the wedding venue, Homewood in Asheville, NC by Western NC wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
The Fields, on 21 rolling acres, awaits you at the end of Reems Creek Valley. We are minutes from Vance Birth Place, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and downtown Asheville, NC.
The Barn is a 3,200 square foot converted stable, a unique rustic barn with the elegance of 21 chandeliers. The Barn is the perfect setting for a relaxing and comfortable celebration, whether it's a cookout, dance, or a formal dinner.
The Lodge is a 5,000 square foot Conference Center. The Great room has 20 foot vaulted ceilings. The Board<|fim_middle|> guests can stay on the estate in our Medieval styled Fable Village, our whimsical Gypsy Camp, or even in the castle itself, which sleeps up to twelve guests, or we can recommend wonderful area accommodations.
Asheville wedding photography at Castle Ladyhawke by Ryan Bumgarner. Vintage Spiral staircase shot.
Asheville wedding photography at Castle Ladyhawke by Ryan Bumgarner. Outdoor ceremony on the castle.
Asheville wedding photography at Castle Ladyhawke by Ryan Bumgarner. Outdoor spring bridesmaid photo.
Asheville wedding photography at Castle Ladyhawke by Ryan Bumgarner. Outdoor spring bridal portrait.
Asheville wedding photography at Castle Ladyhawke by Ryan Bumgarner. Outdoor spring ceremony photograph.
Asheville wedding photography at Castle Ladyhawke by Ryan Bumgarner. Formal black and white bridesmaid photo.
Asheville wedding photography at Castle Ladyhawke by Ryan Bumgarner. Outside spring ceremony photograph.
Yesterday Spaces is a 70 acre working family farm in Leicester N.C which is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Asheville N.C.
The farm is deeply rooted in history and we feel blessed to be able to preserve another important piece of productive farmland here in Western North Carolina.
The farm uses sustainable agricultural practices that maintain a reverence for the land.
These spaces include a Main Event Barn with its heated and cooled rustic Loft space, a renovated 100 year old Dairy Barn, a picturesque Ceremony Site with its magical Wedding Path, an Event Field with a fire pit, a Rain Garden, surrounding pastures with their resident animals, and wonderful views of the mountains. We offer lodging on the farm for over 20 guests in our fully restored and period furnished 1911 Farmhouse and our Appalachian style Log Cabin.
Asheville wedding photography at Yesterday's spaces in Leicester, NC by photographer Ryan Bumgarner. Bridal party portrait.
Indoor wedding ceremony photograph at Yesterdays Spaces in Leicester, North Carolina by Asheville Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Bride and Groom portrait photograph at the rustic, shabby chic venue, Yesterdays Spaces in Leicester, North Carolina by Asheville Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Groomsmen photograph at Yesterdays Spaces in Leicester, North Carolina by Asheville Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Outdoor wedding photograph of bride and groom at Yesterdays Spaces in Leicester, North Carolina by Asheville Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Indoor wedding reception photograph at Yesterdays Spaces in Leicester, North Carolina by Asheville Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Outdoor wedding ceremony photograph at Yesterdays Spaces in Leicester, North Carolina by Asheville Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with a picturesque lake as the backdrop, The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa is the perfect location for your Ceremony and Reception. With a spectacular setting it has long been a favorite for Weddings, Vow Renewals, Rehearsal Dinners and Anniversary Celebrations. They offer an array of unforgettable locations for your special day. A the Inn, they believe that every Bride should be given the personalized attention that she deserves, not only on her special day, but throughout the entire planning process. Their Event Managers understand the intricacies involved in organizing a Wedding, and would like the opportunity to show you what makes the Inn and their attentive staff so distinct.
Black and white bridal party portraits at wedding venue Lake Lure inn by Asheville wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Bridal portraits at wedding venue Lake Lure inn by Asheville wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Wedding reception party portraits at wedding venue Lake Lure inn by Asheville wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Rafael Guastavino, an architect and builder of Spanish origin, came to Asheville, North Carolina to work on the Biltmore House in the mid-1890's. Liking the area, he bought land and built a house near Black Mountain. In 1905, he joined forces with the local Catholic community and fellow architect, R. S. Smith, to design and build St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He has been credited with the revival of an ancient tile and mortar building system that had been used in Catalonia and other parts of Spain for centuries.
Franny's Farm was founded in 2012 by Jeff, Frances, Zach & Blue Tacy. The farm is located in Leicester, North Carolina only 10 miles from downtown Asheville. They are dedicated to family, sustainability, ethical business and offering an organic farm for visitors to celebrate, learn, explore, relax and have a memorable time. Franny's Farm is at the core an organic, sustainable farm that is home to many animals such as chickens, turkeys, sheep, goats and a donkey. There are vegetable, fruit, flower, bee and pollinator gardens as well as a u-pick blueberry hill. They serve as an event venue and host farm weddings and festivals such as Hemp X & Asheville BARNAROO. The facility is available for public and private events, educational opportunities, and getaways in our eco cabins.
Nestled on the north shore of beautiful Lake Lure in the foothills of western North Carolina sits an escape, Rumbling Bald Resort. Surrounded by the towering cliffs of Rumbling Bald Mountain, our 3,000+ acre property is home to a private white sand beach, children's water park, distinct dining experiences and numerous hiking and biking trails, all tailored for relaxation in our authentic mountain getaway.
The charming gazebo sits by the Resort's beach with beautiful Lake Lure in the backdrop and will accommodate up to 200 guests. Lakeview Terrace is a covered, yet open and airy reception space and offers a stunning 180 degree view of the lake and the mountains. The casual open-air, Beach Pavilion is located on the lawn and sits next to a rushing trout stream. It is an ideal venue for a rehearsal dinner, a reception or a small ceremony. The Beach Pavilion will accommodate up to 120 seated guests. The venue also has a wooden arbor, and the space is perfect for small-intimate weddings and receptions.
Longleaf Vineyard is the perfect destination for a fabulous mountain wedding, private event or group outing.
At Longleaf Vineyard they blend their passion for wine with a fun-loving mountain lifestyle. The boutique vineyard along with the event pavilion and wedding venue boasts one of the most spectacular long-range mountain views in the Asheville area.
The gently sloping land provides an ideal microclimate for producing premium grapes for handcrafted wines...Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and more. | room will seat 14 people at a conference table. There are 2 additional dressing rooms upstairs. The largest of the dressing rooms is known as the Brides Room, providing a relaxing and calming feel, with large vaulted ceilings, and views of the mountains.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Fields of Blackberry Cove. Bridal portrait.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Fields of Blackberry Cove. Black and white bridal portrait.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Fields of Blackberry Cove.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Fields of Blackberry Cove. Reception photographs.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Fields of Blackberry Cove. Couple and wedding party portrait.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Fields of Blackberry Cove. Black and white wedding photography.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Fields of Blackberry Cove. Wedding portraits in nature.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Fields of Blackberry Cove. Black and white backlit couples portrait.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Fields of Blackberry Cove. Black and white bridal dress detail portrait.
Asheville and Western North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Ryan Bumgarner, pictures of weddings at The Fields of Blackberry Cove. Autumn wedding, first look, couples portrait.
The Biltmore Estate was the luxurious family home of George and Edith Vanderbilt. It is a marvel of elegance and charm, as magnificent today as it was more than a century ago. The house spans three floors and the basement. You'll see displays of vintage clothing, accessories, art, furniture, and more that tell stories and illustrate the lives of the Vanderbilt family, their guests, and employees.
Get a close look at original art by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and John Singer Sargent. Marvel at magnificent 16th century tapestries, a Library with 10,000 volumes, a Banquet Hall with a 70-foot ceiling, 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, and a bowling alley. Almost all of the priceless objects that you see throughout the house are from George and Edith Vanderbilt's original collection.
Biltmore wedding portraits of bride and groom at the Bilmore estate in Asheville, NC by Western NC wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Black and white Biltmore wedding portraits of bride and groom at the Bilmore estate in Asheville, NC by Western NC wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Bridal portrait at the Biltmore estate's House and Gardens, Conservatory, Diana, Inn at the Biltmore Estate, Lioncrest, Deerpark, antler hill barn, cedric's tavern, champagne cellar at the winery, by Western North Carolina and Asheville wedding photographer Ryan Bumgarner.
George Vanderbilt chose one of the most magnificent pieces of land in the Blue Ridge Mountains to call home. With almost 10,000 acres of wild forest and manicured gardens, everyone can find their own bliss.
Classic black and white wedding portraits of bride and groom at the Bilmore estate in Asheville, NC by Western NC wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Bride and groom portrait at the Biltmore estate's House and Gardens, Conservatory, Diana, Inn at the Biltmore Estate, Lioncrest, Deerpark, antler hill barn, cedric's tavern, champagne cellar at the winery, by Western North Carolina and Asheville wedding photographer Ryan Bumgarner.
Bridal portrait and groomsmen at the Biltmore estate's House and Gardens, Conservatory, Diana, Inn at the Biltmore Estate, Lioncrest, Deerpark, antler hill barn, cedric's tavern, champagne cellar at the winery, by Western North Carolina and Asheville wedding photographer Ryan Bumgarner.
Indoor ceremony wedding portrait photography at the Biltmore estate's House and Gardens, Conservatory, Diana, Inn at the Biltmore Estate, Lioncrest, Deerpark, antler hill barn, cedric's tavern, champagne cellar at the winery, by Western North Carolina and Asheville wedding photographer Ryan Bumgarner.
Autumn and Fall bride and groom portrait photograph at the Biltmore estate's House and Gardens, Conservatory, Diana, Inn at the Biltmore Estate, Lioncrest, Deerpark, antler hill barn, cedric's tavern, champagne cellar at the winery, by Western North Carolina and Asheville wedding photographer Ryan Bumgarner.
Black and White bridal portrait at the Biltmore estate's House and Gardens, Conservatory, Diana, Inn at the Biltmore Estate, Lioncrest, Deerpark, antler hill barn, cedric's tavern, champagne cellar at the winery, by Western North Carolina and Asheville wedding photographer Ryan Bumgarner.
Outdoor biltmore wedding portraits of bride and groom at the Bilmore estate in Asheville, NC by Western NC wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
The pastoral setting of Claxton Farm will leave your guests astonished with its natural beauty. This 500 acre working farm, just 14 miles north of Asheville rests on a land conservancy providing an idyllic backdrop for special events. Claxton Farm events are managed by M7 Event Solutions & Catering.
We will care for many of your event details which will allow you to be a creative host and relaxed guest. From company picnics and small meetings to large social functions and joyful weddings, let us contribute to your peace of mind when planning. Come see why Claxton Farm has been the sought after venue for well over a decade!
It's one of the most treasured moments of your life. Make it more meaningful by choosing one of the most beautiful natural settings in America as your wedding site. And, make another choice-make itgreen. Extend your celebration of love for each other to the natural world by reducing your wedding event's carbon footprint on the earth.
Located just outside Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 393, The North Carolina Arboretum is nestled in the Southern Appalachian mountains--one of the most botanically diverse areas in the world. With more than 65 acres of cultivated gardens and 10 miles of forested hiking and biking trails, the Arboretum shows how plants are important to our world. The Arboretum property and facilities offer excellent lessons in sustainability through green architectural practices, sustainable garden areas, natural products, water conservation and recycling.
Outdoor spring bride and bridesmaid portraits at wedding venue North Carolina Arboretum by Asheville wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Outdoor spring ceremony portraits at wedding venue North Carolina Arboretum by Asheville wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
Outdoor spring reception photograph at wedding venue North Carolina Arboretum by Asheville wedding photographer, Ryan Bumgarner.
This 6000 square foot event space built in the 1920's has beautiful hardwood floors and original tin ceiling. The space rental includes existing round and rectangular banquet tables, high cocktail tables and beautiful chiavari chairs.
Asheville wedding photography at On Broadways by Ryan Bumgarner. Reception photographs, indoor wedding.
Asheville wedding photography at On Broadways by Ryan Bumgarner. Catering detail picture.
Asheville wedding photography at On Broadways by Ryan Bumgarner. Indoor reception detail.
Asheville wedding photography at On Broadways by Ryan Bumgarner. Reception and catering detail, black and white photgraph collage.
Asheville wedding photography at On Broadways. Reception photo.
Asheville Weddings at The Farm are so memorable! The Farm has rustic charm, hardwood floors, a huge fireplace and wrap around porches that are designed for use winter and summer. Imagine declaring your wedding vows at sunset in the gazebo, a romantic spot nestled in the trees with the Western North Carolina mountains as a backdrop and our lawns for your guests to enjoy the serenity.
The Farm Event Center is a very practical North Carolina Wedding venue in the Asheville area that provides you with natural charm, convenience to the city, is peaceful, beautiful, flexible, and reasonably priced. Add to all that, adorable cabins and cottages and service you will always be able to count on – you have just found the place of your dreams.
A taste of Europe in the North Carolina Highlands. Once a stunning private estate, Castle Ladyhawke is now available for you to create your own magical moments.
An authentically recreated Scottish Border castle sits high above the Tuckasegee River valley, offering spectacular long range views, and elegant and dramatic indoor and garden ceremony & reception locations.
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A workpiece in a Swift Klamp holder being inserted manually into a mating HSK clamping head
Under its sole agency agreement with the Japanese manufacturer, Kitagawa, Salisbury-based 1st Machine Tool Accessories is offering the new Swift Klamp to machinists in the UK and Ireland.
The rigid workholding product uses proven HSK tool interface technology to provide a secure, low interference, quick-change clamping arrangement that resists bending forces generated during metal cutting operations.
Designed for 5-axis machining applications but equally suited to use on 3- and 4-axis machines, the system comprises three parts<|fim_middle|> mounting options. Available in HSK-A40, HSK-A63 and HSK-A100 sizes, it may be set up offline and the workholder can be exchanged within 10 seconds, minimising machine downtime.
For automated manufacturing processes, a hydraulically-actuated clamping head is available in the same HSK sizes, with seating detection and air-blow. The work holders have a standard profile to enable them to be handled by any general purpose robot arm.
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2019 has seen the successful launch of a new, specialist, high-performance coolant from Oemeta. | – clamping head, workholder and workpiece. The head is supplied either as a manually or automatically operated HSK clamp, while the work holder consists of an HSK interface at the base and multiple options at the top for holding the workpiece, including flange clamps and side clamps.
The most efficient clamping system, however, is the dovetail interface. Its small clamping surface area allows enhanced tool access and its low profile maximises the machine tool's Z-axis travel. Workpieces up to 200mm square or diameter can be accommodated.
Exchanging the work holder takes less than 10 seconds
The final element is the workpiece to be machined, which in the case of the dovetail holder requires a slot to be pre-milled into the raw billet to match the holder profile. A solid carbide cutter is available specifically for this purpose. Additionally, pre-machined dovetailed EN3B (070M20) steel and HE30 (6082) aluminium blanks can be supplied in various sizes for immediate use.
The manual clamping head has a versatile flange that suits multiple | 237 |
Luca Castellazzi (born 19 July 1975) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He serves as the goalkeeper coach of Milan young team under 17.
Club career
Early career
Castellazzi began his career at Monza. He then spent time in Serie B, Serie C1 and Serie C2 with Padova and Pescara, before joining Brescia along with Vincenzo Mazzeo.
Brescia
Castellazzi followed Brescia promoted to Serie A in the summer of 2000. He<|fim_middle|>ardy | made his Serie A debut on 21 January 2001, against Vicenza. In the 2001–02 season, he was first choice for the team but during the next season lost his place to Matteo Sereni. After being loaned to Reggina and Catania in the 2002–03 season, he finally became a regular starter again in the 2004–05 season, in which he played all 38 Serie A matches. Castellazzi initially the first choice of 2003–04 season, but lost his place to Federico Agliardi after matchday 4 and regained his place on matchday 23.
Sampdoria
After Brescia were relegated to Serie B in the summer of 2005, Castellazzi joined Sampdoria on a free transfer, signing a reported two-year contract. He received the number 1 shirt from Luigi Turci. The first season he was the backup of Francesco Antonioli, and Castellazzi only played the three matches which Antonioli missed.
In his second season, Castellazzi finally earned a regular place, and in January 2008, he signed a contract extension again which would run until summer 2010.
After the injury during 2009–10 season, Castellazzi lost his starting place to Marco Storari, and in February 2010, it was rumoured he had signed a pre-contract with Internazionale.
In total, Castellazzi played 101 league matches for the Genoese side, while his understudies Antonio Mirante, Gianluca Berti and Carlo Zotti played 22 matches during 2007–08 to 2008–09 season, 11 matches and 1 match in 2006–07 respectively.
Internazionale
On 17 June 2010, Castellazzi joined UEFA Champions League and Serie A champions Internazionale on a free transfer, tying him to the club until 2012. He became one of the understudies to Júlio César along with Paolo Orlandoni and replaced the retired Francesco Toldo. During the 2010–11 season, Castellazzi played in all three major competitions – Serie A, Champions League and Coppa Italia – due to injuries afflicting the first-choice Júlio César.
On 11 May 2012, Castellazzi signed a new contract with Inter, keeping him at the club until 2014.
Torino
Castellazzi signed for Torino on a free transfer after completing his contract with Inter in 2014. He debuted for the Granata on 14 January 2015 in the Coppa Italia against Lazio, replacing Cristian Molinaro after the expulsion of Daniele Padelli.
Castellazzi signed a new deal with Torino in 2015, keeping him with the club until June 2016; once expired, he retired from football to become team manager of the club.
Style of play
An experienced shot-stopper, Castellazzi was known for his professionalism and consistency as a goalkeeper, as well as his excellent reflexes and ability between the posts, which enabled him to produce spectacular and decisive saves. He was less effective and confident at coming off his line to deal with high balls, however. In his youth, he was considered to be a promising goalkeeper, and his main role-models were Luca Marchegiani and Walter Zenga.
Honours
Internazionale
Supercoppa Italiana: 2010
FIFA Club World Cup: 2010
Coppa Italia: 2010–11
References
External links
Profile at La Gazzetta dello Sport (2009–10)
Profile at AIC.Football.it
Living people
1975 births
Sportspeople from the Metropolitan City of Milan
Association football goalkeepers
Italian footballers
Serie A players
Serie B players
Serie C players
A.C. Monza players
S.S.D. Varese Calcio players
Calcio Padova players
Delfino Pescara 1936 players
Reggina 1914 players
Catania S.S.D. players
Brescia Calcio players
U.C. Sampdoria players
Inter Milan players
Torino F.C. players
Torino F.C. non-playing staff
A.C. Milan non-playing staff
Footballers from Lomb | 989 |
208km/17hours. Another early start, this time 03h4<|fim_middle|> the time I reached the farmhouse at the bottom. I stopped in at the farmhouse to ask for water and was invited in for tea and Wimbledon! David and Verity are such nice people, they farm cattle and Angora goats at the foot of the Struishoek. They offered me a place to stay but I had to decline and push on. The last 3 hours riding took me past Pearston and along some very corrugated dirt roads to the farm Van der Venterskraal where I arrived exhausted at about 22h30. Just had a bath and eating now but when my head hits that pillow, I'll be out. | 5; and another cold morning, dropping to -6. Thank you Margeret from Elandsberg for the great food and for getting up early to let me out. My legs felt heavy from the previous day and only really started firing again after a brief stop at Stuttgart for another breakfast just before 09h00. Francois and Amanda took good care of me and sent me on my way to tackle the first portage, the Schurfteberg. Although long, this went well and the downhill carving its way off the back was superb. Then the race was on to get over the day's other portage, the Struishoek mountain. My lunch stop at De Doorns was a hit and run affair, refilling liquids and grabbing food to eat on the bike, all in 5min. Pushing hard up the back of Struishoek, I arrived at the top to see the old farm buildings bathed in an amazing golden light and not a breath of wind. Took some pics, had a snack and headed over the mountain and down the rocky descent gully. The moon was bright by | 228 |
Browne, David, Brian Caulfield and Margaret O'Mahony. "Assessing the Barriers to Greener Fiscal Measures and Ecological Tax Reform in the Transport Sector." Sustainable Practices: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. IGI Global, 2014. 1246-1264. Web. 18 Jul. 2019. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-4852-4.ch070
Browne, D., Caulfield, B., & O'Mahony, M. (2014). Assessing the Barriers to Greener Fiscal Measures and Ecological Tax Reform in the Transport Sector. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Sustainable Practices: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (pp. 1246-1264). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-4852-4.ch070
Browne, David, Brian Caulfield and Margaret O'Mahony. "Assessing the Barriers to Greener Fiscal Measures and Ecological Tax Reform in the Transport Sector." In Sustainable Practices: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, ed. Information Resources Management Association, 1246-1264 (2014), accessed July 18, 2019. doi:10.4<|fim_middle|> and encourage more efficient behaviour under the principle of fair and efficient pricing (Banister, 2007). Estimates vary as to the extent that such external costs are already currently internalised through excise rates, infrastructure charges and vehicle taxation (Proost et al., 2002). Many of the external environmental and social costs of transport are already internalised through fuel excise and vehicle taxation. However, these are seen more as revenue-raising measures and the external cost element is not transparent. | 018/978-1-4666-4852-4.ch070
InfoSci-Environmental, Agricultural, and Physical Sciences
Assessing the Barriers to Greener Fiscal Measures and Ecological Tax Reform in the Transport Sector
David Browne (Trinity College, The University of Dublin, Ireland), Brian Caulfield (Trinity College, The University of Dublin, Ireland) and Margaret O'Mahony (Trinity College, The University of Dublin, Ireland)
Source Title: Sustainable Practices: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
The objective of this chapter is to: (1) appraise the purpose of fiscal measures in the transport sector; (2) provide an overview of potential fiscal measures and their application; and (3) examine potential barriers to the introduction of more efficient pricing and ecological tax reform (ETR) in the transport sector. It is concluded that, although vehicle and fuel taxation measures vary between jurisdictions, ultimately policy-makers should consider calibrating vehicle and fuel taxation to ensure that externalities are internalised, costs are shifted from vehicle ownership to use and that marginal variable costs are transparent to the network user. However, it is possible that achieving ETR through full internalisation of external costs could be contentious due to political concerns over the potental impact on lower socio-economic groups and rural communities as well as commercial concerns over the competitiveness of the freight sector and macroeconomic impacts.
Transport causes a significant number of economic, social and environmental costs, resulting from, inter alia, congestion, opportunity costs associated with travel times, social exclusion, accidents and fatalities, air pollution, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, noise, waste, water pollution, loss of biodiversity and land fragmentation. Delucchi (2003) estimates that environmental externalities account for 36-64% of all external costs of motor vehicle use and 3-16% of the social costs of motor vehicle use. However, these externalities are often under-priced or not internalised at all (Calthrop and Proost, 1998; Proost et al., 2002; Litman, 2009).
Thus, users are not aware of the marginal external costs of their activities and do not factor this into their purchasing patterns or consumer behaviour, unless such costs are immediately transparent and/or vary with vehicle use. Lakshmanan et al. (2001) argue that transport users do not accurately perceive variable costs or the full monetary costs of a trip or journey and only consider direct costs such as parking or time costs. Furthermore, evidence suggests that consumers are more likely to consider the cost of vehicle purchases and do not consider long-run fuel or operating costs over the lifetime of the vehicle.
The objectives of the chapter are to:
Provide an overview of how efficient pricing and ecological tax reform (ETR) could deliver a more sustainable transport system and minimise the negative impacts of transport;
Present an overview of fiscal measures that are applicable in the transport sector;
Identify potential barriers to ETR; and
Provides selected examples of ETR in the European Union (EU).
The chapter concludes by suggesting that greater focus should be made on internalising external costs in a variable usage taxation system.
Efficient Pricing And Ecological Tax Reform
Pricing of transport network use and vehicle ownership has a number of purposes, including, inter alia:
Payment for the cost of transport infrastructure provision;
Provision of local authority and metropolitan funding;
Contribution to general Exchequer taxation;
Travel demand reduction;
Traffic management in urban areas;
Ensuring that the 'polluter pays' principle is enshrined in transport policy; and
Internalisation of external costs.
However, although pricing has a number of simultaneous and complementary purposes, these may not be transparent or apparent to the network user and may not be explicitly stated or considered when designing, implementing and adjusting fiscal measures in the transport sector. The key is to ensure that the pricing system is efficient, effective, transparent and progressive and that it incentivises sustainable travel patterns and purchasing decisions through appropriate pricing mechanisms.
Environmental or Pigouvian taxes may be used to internalise the external costs of transport | 856 |
In 2004, in a small suburb northwest of Raleigh, North Carolina, amateur photographer Dave Roth took a picture of his daughter standing across the street from a burning house<|fim_middle|> the facts. Disaster Girl is less meaningful explained. From Satan, to Stalin, to Walmart, our conception of "evil" makes for better sleep. To be on the right side of history.
She grows up though, however embalmed forever in our psyches as an evil child. We tend to settle on public personae early on, their true nature left to contort alongside with Dorian Gray's in the attic. Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen, Macaulay Culkin, and Haley Joel Osment subconsciously reside in the frozen past by which they had become famous; their subsequent growing up is considered, almost resentfully, some kind of mutation or corruption of the original. Where child celebrities are at once righteously derided and fawningly adored, the human meme—roguelike, captured by accident, an epiphany gurgling out of nothingness—may be the new pristine idol we worship, the adoration of the lamb.
The internet will always gravitate towards the mashup, as if two disparate images were in fact once twins separated at birth. In this metaphor, the "higher" image i.e. art, ostensibly timeless, is bound to nature while the other one, the "lower" deformed conjoined one, is slowly nurtured and shaped back to its sibling. To continue this metaphor, the placenta is rung as a sponge for every last drop of blood.
As for Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, a single portrait zoomed in on its subject, she seems to notice us, as if turning her head towards the reception of the painting. This sudden address to the viewer, in 1665, was somewhat shocking; long before gender politics, the male gaze had little to do with such uncomfortableness. It may be argued that the pearl is actually the focal point of the painting, which throws her gaze into some triangular loop of meaning. The viewer, in a way, is condemned to not see her. The motivation behind her countenance is hidden, vaguely ominous, perhaps a nod to the most famous sweet-yet-creepy smile in the Mona Lisa (c. 1517). Are these not prophetic looks of empathy they are giving us, maternal omens, knowing how much disaster would lie ahead? Are they not basically weeping from behind their face? Of course not, but looking back, it would have seemed reasonable. If the eyes are windows to the soul, the smirking lips may be the drawn curtains.
Now if only they could speak.
Jimmy Chen lives in San Francisco, where he enjoys writing, reading, cooking, and eating. His writing has recently appeared in Vice, Thought Catalog, and Omni Reboot. | . She looks straight into the camera, as if addressing corroborators with a kind of complacent grin which, in its context of adjacent horror, seems evil. Her head is set in the acute foreground, as if decapitated by the lower edge of the photo, seemingly photoshopped. It wasn't until 2007 that the father uploaded the photo to Zooomr, an image hosting site, which gained notable popularity later that year. By late 2008, the photo was posted on Buzzfeed, Digg, Huffington Post, and the rest is history.
Meme comes of mīmēma, meaning "imitated thing" in Greek, as first coined by Richard Dawkins in The Selfish Gene (1976), wherein the spread of cultural phenomena— i.e. images, events, and phrases—was considered through the lens of evolutionary theory, like a kind of natural selection of taste, whereby the "fittest" ones are most likely to pass on their genes to the next generation. Contrary to biology, these optimal memes—that is, the most capable to reproduce—are paradoxically disastrous e.g. the Kennedy assassination, the Hindenburg, the Holocaust, etc., save for the occasional success story like the landing on the moon. Of course, this isn't shocking; we are more compelled towards a freeway accident than a serene deer grazing past the shoulder. The difference between a meme and a fad would be time, though exactly when a meme could be measured is hard to say. Life, as we know it, may be just a fad. Or perhaps we are waiting for the greatest meme ever, the Apocalypse.
Dostoyevsky devised that evil must be an inherent condition, that to ascribe it to sociological factors is to deprive the person of free will, which is the lowest form of slavery. Crime and Punishment (1866) is a tale against moral relativism, as Raskolnikov is sentenced to the absoluteness his own conscience.
A little known fact: the local fire department was conducting a fire drill that day; and so, the girl's curiously giddy look becomes clarified as something more complex, more meta, as opposed to an easy understanding of evil. The inadvertent rhetoric, then, is merely the look of evil, to which bystanders—in this case, the entire internet—had become uncomfortably complicit. If this were a real fire, then what kind of monster would look so profoundly satisfied in the flames' wake? There is a tinge of conspiracy in her countenance, as if she herself lit the flames. But these are not | 542 |
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Cavalieri della montagna is a drama about alpinism that takes place in Tre Cime Di Lavaredo and Monte Antelao. It was directed by Severino Casara in 1949 and produced by Dolomia Film. It features Angelo Dibona, Severino Casara, Walter Cavallini, Luigi Comici, Sepp Innerkofler, Piero De Luca and others.
Europa dall'alto is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc Massif. It was directed by Severino Casara in 1959 and produced by Mara Film. It features Walter Bonatti.
Han legato il Gigante is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Dent Du Géant. It was directed by Severino Casara in 1954 and produced by Dolomia Film.
In gioventu sul Brenta is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Campanile Basso and Cima Tosa. It was directed by Severino Casara in 1967 and produced by Club Alpino Italiano. It features Diego Baratieri, Carlo Garbari, Pino Prati and Rita Graffer.
La corda in montagna is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Matterhorn and Dent Du Géant. It was directed by Severino Casara in 1953 and produced by Dolomia Film. It features Cesare Maestri and Leo Gasperl.
La Guglia Edmondo de Amicis is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Guglia Edmondo De Amicis. It was directed by Severino Casara in 1952 and produced by Dolomia Film.
Le imprese di Emilio Comici is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Cima Grande Di Lavaredo and Val Rosandra. It was directed by Severino Casara in 1952 and produced by Dolomia Film. It features Emilio Comici.
Luci d'oro sulle Dolomiti is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Dolomites. It<|fim_middle|>.
Uomini e montagne is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Breithorn and Mont Blanc. It was directed by Severino Casara in 1955 and produced by Astra Cinematografica. It features Toni Gobbi, Giulio Salomone and Rolando Zanni. | was directed by Severino Casara in 1954 and produced by Dolomia Film. It features Valerio Quinz | 28 |
Way Back Wednesday Blog Posts
Wayback Wednesday: @BackstreetBoys' "Incomplete" 15 years later
On April 1, 2005, the Backstreet Boys released their first single from "Never Gone" – a ballad called "Incomplete.
Wayback Wednesday: The Making of @NickCarter's "Help Me" Music Video
by Karah | Mar 25, 2020 | Backstreet Boys, Nick Carter, Videos, Way Back Wednesday
Remember the feel of excitement waiting for Nick Carter's first solo album to be released?
Wayback Wednesday: Never Gone Tour
by Karah | Feb 26, 2020 | Backstreet Boys, Videos, Way Back Wednesday
The Never Gone tour was something special. It was a different Backstreet Boys than we had ever seen before unless you saw one of the few shows and "Up Close & Personal" tour that came just before it.
Wayback Wednesday: @Brian_Littrell and "Don't Take The Girl."
by Karah | Feb 19, 2020 | Brian Littrell, Country Music, Music, Pop Music, Videos, Way Back Wednesday
Way back in 2006, Brian Littrell had a small acoustic session show on CMT where he performed some of his own songs, along with the classic, "Don't Take The Girl" by Tim McGraw.
Way Back Wednesday: It's a weird world, don't ya know it?
by Karah | Dec 25, 2019 | Backstreet Boys, Videos, Way Back Wednesday
It's time for a little Way Back Wednesday! In 2005 when the Backstreet Boys were promoting their new album, "Never Gone," they did something...
Way Back Wednesday: It's 'Christmas Time' for @BackstreetBoys
by Karah | Dec 19, 2018 | Backstreet Boys, Boy Bands, Music, Pop Music, Videos, Way Back Wednesday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy0fU8AQAr8 On this last Wednesday before Christmas, let's take a look back to Christmas 1997, 21 years ago,...
Way Back Wednesday: Lookin' at your picture, from when we first met
by Karah | May 30, 2018 | Backstreet Boys, Boy Bands, Music, Pop Music, Videos, Way Back Wednesday
Can the Backstreet Boys sing "Just Want You To Know" more? Just seeing it on the cruise made me realize how much I need them to sing that song...
Way Back Wednesday: @NickCarter and his "I'm Taking Off" tour hits Charleston
by Karah | Jan 31, 2018 | Backstreet Boys, Boy Bands, Music, Nick Carter, Pop Music, Videos, Way Back Wednesday
Six years ago today, January 31, 2012, me and several of my closest friends traveled from Georgia, Florida and even Michigan to see Nick...
Way Back Wednesday: While we're waiting on @BackstreetBoys cruise themes …
by Karah | Jan 17, 2018 | Backstreet Boys, Boy Bands, Cruise, Featured, Music, Videos, Way Back Wednesday
The Backstreet Boys 2018 25th anniversary cruise is literally less than a handful months away and we still have no themes. By the time in 2016,...
Way Back Wednesday: Oh baby, baby … the love that we had was so strong
by Karah | Jan 10, 2018 | Backstreet Boys, Boy Bands, Music, Videos, Way Back Wednesday
Way Back Wednesday ... the day that it's appropriate to watch old Backstreet Boys videos. Then again, when isn't it appropriate? Check out this...
Throwback Thursday: @BackstreetBoys on "Pop Jam" in 2005
by Karah | Sep 21, 2017 | Backstreet Boys, Boy Bands, Throwback Thursday, Way Back Wednesday
It doesn't matter what else they sing, when the Backstreet Boys perform "Incomplete," the audience is enthused with the lyrics, the melody and...
Way Back Wednesday: "As Long As You Love Me" back in 1997 on Wetten Daas
by Karah | Aug 9, 2017 | Videos, Way Back Wednesday
Just a little way back Wednesday with our favorite boys performing "As Long As You Love Me" on Wetten Daas in 1997. What is your favorite WBW...
Way Back Wednesday: @BackstreetBoys MTV Diary (UK) took place 1<|fim_middle|>by Karah | May 17, 2017 | Backstreet Boys, Boy Bands, Videos, Way Back Wednesday
There's nothing like watching old Backstreet Boys videos, especially on Way Back Wednesday. Check out this video from a 2005 Germany special on...
Way Back Wednesday: @BackstreetBoys' 1996 interview with Sonia Benezra
by Karah | Sep 7, 2016 | Backstreet Boys, Boy Bands, Videos, Way Back Wednesday
There's nothing like an old Backstreet Boys interview where they are still fresh-faced babies who dream of stardom. Who are we kidding, they... | 2 years ago…
by Karah | May 31, 2017 | Backstreet Boys, History, Videos, Way Back Wednesday
Can you believe that? It's been almost 12 years since the Backstreet Boys' MTV Diary (this time for the UK) first aired. In fact, it's been 12...
Way Back Wednesday: Close your eyes, make a wish…
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Eva Longoria stopped by "The Rachael Ray<|fim_middle|>We wonder if Eva ever had to make any of the most popular fast food secret menu items during her time at Wendy's.
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How to Make a Spicy Tuna Roll Like a Sushi Chef | Show" for National Cheeseburger Day and told the studio audience things she learned from her time working at Wendy's.
Eva Longoria, Former Wendy's Employee, Reveals the Chain's Burger Secrets
It's all about the way you stack it
During her segment on The Rachael Ray Show on National Cheeseburger Day, Eva Longoria divulged some of the secrets she retained from working at the fast-food chain Wendy's as a teenager.
"I was a burger flipper," she told Ray in the studio kitchen.
The actress and producer revealed that it matters in what order you stack your burger, and each component has a place, including the condiments.
Longoria likes to stack her burger as follows: bottom bun, patty with melted cheese, mustard (on the patty, because according to Longoria, "it brings out the flavor of the meat"), and then mayo spread on the top half of the bun. Longoria finishes the stack with ketchup before assembling it for the final product.
"I loved working there," Longoria expressed of her time with the fast-food chain.
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<|fim_middle|> people who are just beginning to figure out how they have been wired, but older adults can benefit from it as well. | Popular-level books on Christian living are not my favorite genre. Partially this is because I just prefer to read books on theology and biblical studies, and partially because a lot of what some of them have to say has been said better elsewhere by someone like C.S. Lewis. But I like John Ortberg a lot—maybe because we have a similar personality type (INFP, according to the Myers-Briggs temperament sorter). He is able to write straightforwardly about complex realities without over-simplifying, and he has a good sense of humor.
The idea behind this book is that each person is made by God in a certain way, and that it is our task to find out how to flourish given the way we are made. Different things make us grow, and different things give us life. We don't find out what makes us grow and gives us life by imitating other people. For example, although prayer is something that all people need to flourish, different people flourish most by praying at different times, in different ways, and in different places.
The negative side of this is that each of has "signature sins," ways of sinning that are connected to the ways we are gifted. Just as different things make each of us grow, different things keep each of us from growing and becoming the "me" we were meant to be. A temptation that one person finds very difficult to resist will be easy to resist for someone else. For example, people with great leadership abilities are tempted to use others.
This book contains a lot of good advice, and each copy contains an access code to a spiritual assessment tool at Monvee.com. I'd recommend it especially for young | 338 |
As this lesson goes on to say, "Any attribute which is in accord with God as He defines Himself is appropriate for use." It is attempting to loosen the images by which you have imagined yourself and replace them with the truth about yourself. This lesson also redefines God into what He truly is and not the image you have made of Him from your limited perspective. All that He is, you are, since you "are part of His definition of Himself." Therefore, repeating thoughts such as,<|fim_middle|> is nothing.
Above quotations from A Course in Miracles lesson 67. | "Holiness created me holy. Kindness created me kind. Helpfulness created me helpful. Perfection created me perfect." etc., take on a new meaning because you are not only affirming them for yourself but for God and yourself as a part of Him. To deny these attributes for yourself not only limits you, but limits God's healing power in your life. This is not because God is limited, but you are because you are denying Him His power in your life, outside of which | 99 |
Walden (1854)
Henry David Thoreau wrote Walden as a personal declaration of independence, memoir, and a social experiment. On July 4, 1845 (Independence Day), Thoreau moved into the cabin he built at Walden Pond on land which his friend Ralph Waldo Emerson had purchased. He would spend two years, two months, and two days living at the pond. He didn't go there with the intention of writing Walden, nor did he intend to use his time there to "live deliberately." However, these things happened naturally. According to Jeffrey S. Cramer, the editor of Penguin's The Portable Thoreau, "his account… transformed… into Walden, when the "I" changed from the personal pronoun to a representation of the everyman, or the every-person, or of the possibilities of the every-person" (198). For Cramer, it is important that we read Walden not as mere autobiography but as "a book about man living," that asks important questions about life itself (ibid).
The project of Walden is deeply inspired by Transcendentalist philosophy and the American Romantic period. It focuses on self-sufficiency, simple living, personal introspection, and living in nature.
I chose to read three sections of Walden:
Part memoir and part spiritual quest, Walden opens with the announcement that Thoreau spent two years at Walden Pond living a simple life without support of any kind. Readers are reminded that at the time of publication, Thoreau is back to living among the civilized again. The book is separated into specific chapters, each of which focuses on specific themes:
Economy: In this first and longest chapter, Thoreau outlines his project: a two-year, two-month, and two-day stay at a cozy, "tightly shingled and plastered", English-style 10′ × 15′ cottage in the woods near Walden Pond.[4] He does this, he says, to illustrate the spiritual benefits of a simplified lifestyle. He easily supplies the four necessities of life (food, shelter, clothing, and fuel) with the help of family and friends, particularly his mother, his best friend, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Waldo Emerson. The latter provided Thoreau with a work exchange -– he could build a small house and plant a garden if he cleared some land on the woodlot and did other chores while there.[4] Thoreau meticulously records his expenditures and earnings, demonstrating his understanding of "economy", as he builds his house and buys and grows food. For a home and freedom, he spent a mere $28.12½, in 1845 (about $934 in 2018 dollars). At the end of this chapter, Thoreau inserts a poem, "The Pretensions of Poverty", by seventeenth-century English poet Thomas Carew. The poem criticizes those who think that their poverty gives them unearned moral and intellectual superiority. Much attention is devoted to the skepticism and wonderment with which townspeople greeted both<|fim_middle|> these were really his original intentions). Thoreau's fear of not truly living (are those in civilization the living dead by his estimation?) pushes him to "live deliberately" with only the bare essentials of life, which can only be done in nature. Earlier in Walden, he asks "But why do men degenerate ever?" (209). The answer for Thoreau appears to be that men degenerate when they are not truly living, when they are enslaved by their own property, when they don't own their own time/life, and when they live in civilization and are therefore not entirely self-sufficient. This view is the exact opposite of the ideology posed by ecogothic texts, which work on the belief that wilderness is dangerous in its ability to infect humans and turn them wild and violent. For Thoreau, the wilderness makes him into more of a man (or human) while civilization infects and degenerates mankind.
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The Phantom Rickshaw and Other Stories (1888)
"The Great Lawsuit" (1843-45) | him and his project as he tries to protect his views from those of the townspeople who seem to view society as the only place to live. He recounts the reasons for his move to Walden Pond along with detailed steps back to the construction of his new home (methods, support, etc.).
Where I Lived, and What I Lived For: Thoreau recollects thoughts of places he stayed at before selecting Walden Pond, and quotes Roman Philosopher Cato's advice "consider buying a farm very carefully before signing the papers."[5] His possibilities included a nearby Hollowell farm (where the "wife" unexpectedly decided she wanted to keep the farm). Thoreau takes to the woods dreaming of an existence free of obligations and full of leisure. He announces that he resides far from social relationships that mail represents (post office) and the majority of the chapter focuses on his thoughts while constructing and living in his new home at Walden.[4]
Reading: Thoreau discusses the benefits of classical literature, preferably in the original Greek or Latin, and bemoans the lack of sophistication in Concord evident in the popularity of unsophisticated literature. He also loved to read books by world travelers.[6] He yearns for a time when each New England village supports "wise men" to educate and thereby ennoble the population. 1
Thoreau is interested in gaining the ability to live completely in the present or in "the nick of time" (210). While speaking directly to his readers, he states that "I have no doubt that some of you who read this book… have come to this page to spend borrowed or stolen time, robbing your creditors of an hour" (202). For Thoreau, living in society often means being poor and in debt to others. Time must be spent in working to pay back these debtors, but he imagines his readers guilty of taking time to read. By leading a self-sufficient life in nature, Thoreau is able to be in debt to nobody- something he is very careful of, as evidenced by his account of making sure the ax he borrows to build his house at Walden Pond is returned more sharp than it was when first loaned to him (229). Additionally, through this experiment, Thoreau works for himself and owns his own time and life.
I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. (271)
In the above quote, Thoreau briefly summarizes his goal in living at Walden Pond (although, as stated in the background section, Cramer doesn't believe that | 574 |
The Bretagne Classic kicks off the final series of single day events for ORICA-SCOTT
Thu 24 Aug 2017
As the 2017 season begins to reach it's tail end the focus moves onto the last of the one-day races and the upcoming World Championships, Sunday's 81st edition of the Bretagne Classic-Ouest France marks the first of the late summer races for ORICA-SCOTT.
An old and prestigious Grand Prix event consisting of eight hilly and demanding circuits of 27<|fim_middle|> then it's about who has got enough left on the last lap to get over the climbs once more either to contest the sprint or to stay away with an attack."
"We have a really strong line up for Sunday with options both for the attack and for the sprint. Luka is in good shape at the moment and has enjoyed summer of great results. If the race comes back together for the sprint it could suit him very well."
A solid supporting cast of Australians completes the team with Road Captain Mathew Hayman and the experienced pedigree of Simon Gerrans joining compatriots Mitch Docker and Alexander Edmondson.
"It's really great to have such a strong mix of talent and experience within the team," continued Lapage. "We are prepared for every eventuality and it's a boon for us to be able to combine strength and speed with the explosiveness of our two sprinters."
"Of course a lot will depend on the race situation on the day, the breakaway and the catch and what subsequently unfolds. Whatever happens our positioning will be important throughout, especially on the final circuit and the last time over the climb. So many times we have seen the move caught late here and then the sprinters fight for the victory and I am confident that we have the right mix to battle for a result."
ORICA-SCOTT at the Bretagne Classic - Ouest France (Sunday, 27th August):
Michael Albasini (SUI, 36)
Mitch Docker (AUS, 30)
Alexander Edmondson (AUS, 23)
Caleb Ewan (AUS, 23)
Simon Gerrans (AUS, 37)
Mathew Hayman (AUS, 39)
Daryl Impey (RSA, 32)
Luka Mezgec (SLO, 29)
Photos courtesy of ©TDWsport.com | kilometres before a final lap of the Bretagne village of Plouay that usually decides the race outcome.
Famed for a high rate of attrition and its association with one of the historic heartlands of French cycling, the climbs within the race although quite short are immediate and often divisive.
ORICA-SCOTT head into the event with a strong squad looking at both the option of a combative late attack and a sprint finish. Slovenian national road race champion Luka Mezgec will be joined by Volta Catalunya stage winner Daryl Impey and the versatile Michael Albasini.
Whilst not entirely suited to the course Giro d'Italia stage seven winner Caleb Ewan will be afforded the opportunity to ride aggressively along with Mezgec and Impey with positioning on the last climb set to be crucial.
"This is always a hard race," said sport director Laurenzo Lapage. "A real battle over the first eight circuits and | 196 |
It is understood the man entered the premises at around 10.20am this morning and took club owner<|fim_middle|> keep an eye out for him selling in the street, pubs etc. Fee free to share."
It has also been reported the man walked into the club as workmen were bringing materials and tools in.
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"Officers believe the theft took place at 10.20am on Wednesday, October 5." | Michael Grieve's Macbook Air and iPhone.
Police are hunting for a thief who stole equipment from popular Glasgow nightclub, the Sub Club on Wednesday morning.
It is understood the man entered the establishment on Jamaica Street in Glasgow's city centre at around 10.20am and took the club's owner Michael Grieve's Macbook Air and iPhone.
The Sub Club's operations manager Ricky Scoular has posted an online appeal on social media in a bid to catch the thief.
It reads: "GLASGOW!! This cheeky c**t just stole Michael Grieve's Mac book air & iPhone from the sub club about 45 mins ago. Please | 136 |
A Fantastic Gusto Sunday! A day in photos.
What a beautiful weekend last weekend was! We had our first taste of Spring! We were very lucky here in Italy not to be hit by those dreadful storms that swept Portugal, Spain and France. It was very windy, but no rain – for that we were very grateful!
Here's the fabulous group – Mark, Mignon, Ruurd, Letizia, Helen, Rebecca and Paolo.
Helen was our official photographer for the day! Fully loaded with two cameras – one for each<|fim_middle|> days!
Why, you did Helen! Thanks so much for being the photographer for the day! Hope you still enjoyed the day!!
I have no idea why the wording has all gone to pot – really frustrating – looks fine on the preview – thought that's what a preview was, a shot of what it will look like, not MIGHT look like if you have some luck! So sorry if it's difficult to read, I don't know what to do to correct it! | pocket! Thanks so much Helen, we got a real record of the day because of you!
Mark and Mignon by the gorgeous view from Cantina Romanelli.
Costantino and Anna-Rita from Romanelli came out to greet their guests.
Costantino sets the stage for the wine tasting. Complete with some delicious salami nibbles.
Romanelli's pretty shop selling their oils, wines and other products.
Andrea from Cantina Sant' Anna showing off his swirling skills!
Francesca of Sant' Anna starting off the degustazione di vino!
A happy Rebecca with Passito and biscotti!
Ruurd showing off his Sant' Anna purchases!
Mark and I at the incredibly lovely Cantina Fongoli.
I snuck in for the lunch!
The lovely barrel room at Fongoli.
and went around the table chinking glasses with everyone!
…and cured meats, pecorino cheese with honey with a lovely fresh Grechetto.
paired with their Montefalco Rosso riserva – Mmmmm!
We had Fongoli's wonderful Montefalco Sagrantino secco with this course.
For dolce we were presented with home-made crostate (fruit tarts) – 2 different types, plus biscotti with almonds teamed up with their superb sagrantino passito.
I'm sure all that were there will agree, it was all delicious!
The happy group after the exceptional lunch at Fongoli!
The group at Colle Ciocco with the brothers Lamberto and Eliseo – ready for another tasting!
Another great full day with Gusto Wine tours!
It was a fabulous day full of fun and laughter, the cantine were superb and really made our guests feel special. We're now looking forward to the warmer weather so that the tastings and even the lunch can be al fresco – although the tasting rooms are really lovely too!
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The Sea Nymphs — On the Dry Land (4th Nov. 2016) ♣ The Sea Nymphs je tzv. vedlejším projektem tří hlavních protagonistů, jmenovitě Tim Smith, Sarah Smith a William D. Drake z kapely Cardiacs. Album odhaluje řadu skrytých hloubek. Ukázalo se, že nejsme na souši vůbec, ale na palubě velké lodi s fantastickou kapelou. William D. Drake napsal: "Mám rád věci z hluboké, temné minulosti. V současné době jsme bombardováni věcmi v rádiu po celou dobu, takže vždycky mě zajímalo, jaké písně se hrály v 15. století, které jsme nikdy nelyšeli. Musí existovat některé opravdu fantastické písně, které jsou již zcela zapomenuty." Tato postava nás zřejmě zajímat bude. Ví dnes ještě vůbec někdo, že Drake hrál na klávesy mimo jiné pro Slowdive/Mojave 3 zpěvačky Rachel Goswell? A to má za sebou 30 alb buď vlastních, nebo v různých seskupeních (Cardiacs, The Sea Nymphs, Mr and Mrs Smith and Mr Drake, Nervous, Luke of Puppies, nebo na sólo~albech Rachel Goswell.) Citlivkám může občas vadit smyčcový vodopád (Bye Bye Spirit), omluvou může být fakt, že společenské poměry dnes určují agresivní pohané, primitivizmus je každodenní normou, což ovlivňuje i kontext hudebního světa. On The Dry Land je vyvrcholením všeho, co The Sea Nymphs slibovali v toku času svých předcházejících alb, a "zdaleka nejbohatší hodina kapely". Jejich přehled v hudebním cítění učinil album zcela kompaktním, současným dílem, poznamenal a převýšil význam velké většiny individuálních skladeb; zejména skládám kompliment úžasnému prolínání hudebních stylů a určitě také absenci okázalostí. A tak můžeme tuto věc uzavřít s tím, že stojí za soustředěný poslech, protože je progresivnější formálně i obsahově oproti tvorbě Renaissance a Curved Air.
♣ The Sea Nymphs is a side project created by Tim Smith, Sarah Smith and William D. Drake of Cardiacs. Their musical style is much lighter than that of their parent outfit, Cardiacs; the songs dispense with the use of loud guitars and drums, in favour of differing vocal rhythms, keyboards and brass instruments. However, the music still contains Cardiacs' trademark off~the~wall chord progressions and sudden time changes, albeit in a slightly gentler fashion.
Instruments: Vocals, piano, harmonium, organ, Fender Rhodes electric piano, mellotron, keyboards.
♣ When Tim Smith was taken ill back in 2008,<|fim_middle|> that could almost run eternally on repeat. The dreamy 'Lilly White's Party,' seemingly composed of space more than anything else and dotted here and there with the twittering of birds and a meowing cat, transports the listener into a blissful state that's the sonic equivalent of a slowly dawning sunrise on a luminously clear winter's morning. | it seemed as if a door to a different world had been slammed shut. In the land, sea and air of the place that Cardiacs called home, things were peculiar. Sometimes there were lovely giraffes eating leaves and running fast, and occasionally there'd be a hastily assembled dog complete with insect hooves. Musically, Cardiacs could be a daunting proposition too.
♣ Time changes, key changes, stops, starts, fiddly bits, punk outbursts, heavenly praises and orchestral feats of extreme grandeur were all part of the band's make-up, and often all those aspects were thrown into a single song. It might have sounded confusing, but once it clicked, nothing by any other band could possibly ever measure up. For some though, it never made sense, and Cardiacs could drive some to absolute distraction.
♣ Yet, there was another side to Tim Smith's songwriting. It wasn't all sonic puzzles begging to be solved before running off into the distance. Sometimes he channelled a softer side. An offshoot of Cardiacs, Sea Nymphs was Tim Smith, William D Drake (keyboards/vocals) and Sarah Smith, and it's fair to say that their music was a little more consistent and focused than that of the band that spawned them.
♣ Their debut album was recorded in 1992, and explored calmer territory. There were hints of folk, dancehall and snatches of classical influence, something that had always been present in Cardiacs' work (check out Dirty Boy for a stunning example) but had not always been quite so easy to identify. After what seems like an eternity, the door to the Cardiacs world has creaked open once again. Peeping through to the other side, there's a beach and an expanse of water and the gentle call of the Sea Nymphs. On Dry Land was recorded at the same time as the band's '92 debut, and as such continues in very much the same vein. Essentially acting as something of a companion piece, or the second half of a double album lost in the post for the best part of 25 years or bobbing around on the ocean, like a message in a bottle.
♣ Tim Smith's return to the studio is something to be truly thankful for, and under his guidance this album has been polished and rendered shipshape. The music itself is at times absolutely sublime and that much is evidence right from very first moments of After, which feels like a sweet summer breeze carrying the voices of children out across a babbling stream. This is the stuff dreams are made of. Eating A Heart out stays in that magical, ephemeral place with Sarah's vocals floating above what appears to be a simplistic nursery tune. Where Cardiacs might have taken such an idea down a darkened corridor, Sea Nymphs allow for an almost meditative state to play out.
♣ Moving into more emotional territory, Big River strips things back and gives a chance to hear Tim Smith singing over acoustic guitar. His voice is one of the few things that is never mentioned in reviews of Cardiacs, but perhaps that's because there's so much else going on that it's hard to focus. Here, he's front and centre, and it's astonishing how fragile and emotional he sounds when in isolation. It's a beautiful and heartbreaking performance. Bill Drake's wonky piano sea shanty Sea Snake Beware also serves as a kind of solo piece, and like the contributions from the other Sea Nymphs it succeeds by virtue of it's weird mix of childlike simplicity (Bill's vocals) and complicated musical flourishes (almost everything else).
♣ When their individual strengths are foregrounded, they're good, but it's when they come together, fully in harmony they're positively sublime. Examples are scattered thoughout the album, but the clanking steam powered Black Blooded Clam is perhaps where it comes together perfectly. Switching between awkwardness and dainty surefootedness, it's peculiar yet somehow makes perfect sense. At times it's like a Mozart piece taken apart and reassembled by Heath Robinson.
♣ There's a ratchety aesthetic to be found on a number of these songs, Mirmaid's Purse could easily have been found soundtracking the village scenes on Final Fantasy VII, whilst The Sea Ritual initially sounds as if Bill Drake is defending his piano from an onslaught of angry crows. Closing track Wanky meanwhile does what it says on the tin, and is a bit of a wanky classical piece, perfect for performing compulsory ablutions to, at the behest of an oppressive overlord.
♣ There's plenty to love about On Dry Land. It is quite a deceptive album however; initially seeming simplistic but slowly unveiling an array of hidden depths. Turns out we're not on dry land at all, but on board a big ship with a fantastic house band.
♣ The release of On the Dry Land, the second album recorded under the name Sea Nymphs, is undoubtedly something of an event for Cardiacs fans, being the first (largely) unheard material to have surfaced since Tim Smith's tragic heart attack and stroke in June 2008. Comprised of Cardiacs' core members Tim Smith, William D. Drake and Sarah Smith, Sea Nymphs showcased a gentler side to Smith and Drake's songwriting that may appeal to fans of unique music otherwise put off by Cardiacs' unholy racket and heart~racing tempos. Allegedly recorded, along with the first, self~titled album, sometime at the start of the 90s, On the Dry Land, remained on the shelf until Smith recently recovered sufficiently from his illness to return to the studio to oversee its completion.
♣ Whereas Cardiacs recordings are often filled to overflowing with meticulous details in amidst the treacherous sonic scree of multi~tracked guitars, drums and vocals, Sea Nymphs utilise a sparser palette of piano, mellotron, organ, sax, recorder, percussion, guitar and bass that has its closest reference point somewhere in between the psychedelic folk of The Incredible String Band and the work of classical English composer Vaughan Williams, without sounding very much like either. This really is unique and otherwordly music, at times hinting at the phantasmagorical 'Lady in the Radiator' song from David Lynch's Eraserhead and at others sounding like some subtly blasphemous religious music leaking out of a ruined and vine~overrun church long relapsed into some undefined form of parallel world paganism.
♣ Surreal and ethereal throughout and retaining much of Cardiacs' musical DNA without resorting to their usual forceful attack, most Sea Nymphs songs are perfect miniatures of around two~and~a~half minutes in length. The quality and diversity of tracks on On The Dry Land makes it immediately apparent that this is no selection of thrown together outtakes. The wonderfully sublime and eerie melody of 'Mirmaid's Purse' oozes into one's ears as though through a crack in time, all bedecked in moss and crawling with tiny insects. Title track 'On The Dry Land,' clocks in, perfectly formed, at 1:46, its uplifting combination of thumping brass, twinkling harpsichord~like keys and soaring, transcendent vocal an irresistible hook pulling the listener back repeatedly. Set to handclaps and the sound of smashing cutlery, 'The Black Blooded Clam' is the album's most chaotic and chthonic tune, a devilish ditty calling forth the oceanic deity of its title as if the song itself were an incantation. Album closer, the puerilely titled 'Wanky', a snippet of which first appeared in the 'on the tour bus' section of Cardiacs' mighty live film, All That Glitters Is A Mare's Nest, is a deceptively simple looped melody of the kind one might find in a music box hidden away in some dusty attic, which in the hands of Smith and Drake attains an epic and delirious mantric~like effect that sends the spirit soaring heavenward. How very like Tim Smith's disarming sense of humour to call such a sublime and spiritual piece of music by such a juvenile name. Both Smith and Drake have a number of standout tunes herein and it's a joy to hear them working together on this material whilst clearly at the peak of their powers. Smith's skill as an arranger and producer and Drake's beautiful, classically trained piano playing makes for an idiosyncratic and hugely productive creative synergy.
♣ With the excitement surrounding the airing of the previously unreleased material, it would be easy, though entirely remiss of me, to overlook the charms of the original self~titled album, now released for the first time on vinyl alongside On The Dry Land. It's entirely appropriate that the copper coloured sea horse on its cover perfectly complements the tiny translucent marine creatures adorning the 'new' album, as the two really deserve to be heard alongside one another. 'The Spirit Spout' spits forth its percussive opening like an automaton on the verge of going haywire, before settling into a sparser, hymn~like tone. 'Nil In The Nest' twins nicely with 'On The Dry Land' with its oompah brass and effortlessly ascending guitar and church organ vibe. 'Lucky Lucy,' like many of the tunes on this album, treads a wonderfully fine line between elation and melancholy, diaphanous keyboards afloat in veils like a morning fog. 'Dog Eats Spine' is the Nymphs at their most surreal, Drake's playful piano scampering in quick, light steps, mimicking the movement of tiny canine legs. 'Sarah On A Worm' sits nicely alongside 'Mirmaid's Purse' and 'Wanky' as a music~box curio melody, complete within itself | 2,051 |
August 6, 2022 Shelby Anderson
If you were to go to any American kitchen across the United States, you are bound to find we all have at least one thing in common: the big plastic bowl. The popcorn bowl. The potato salad bowl. The cookie dough bowl. And at times, sadly, the barf bowl. In every parent's or grandparent's kitchen we all have one, but who created this iconic kitchen necessity?<|fim_middle|> customers. Putting women at the forefront of selling did wonders for the brand, "By 1949, Wonder Bowls were flying out of the hands of Wise's sellers: one woman sold more than 56 bowls in a week"
Earl Tupper, founder and inventor of this nostalgic home brand, saw the success and potential of the homeselling model and hired Wise as the vice president of marketing, an unprecedented position for a woman, says Bob Kealing, author of Life of the Party: The Remarkable Story of How Brownie Wise Built, and Lost, a Tupperware Party Empire. Wise brought even more life to these Patio Parties, instituting games and demonstrations to support housewives in their efforts to build their customer base. Wise readily listened to her dealer's feedback and found numerous ways to support women in their entrepreneurial efforts with Tupperware, and eventually became the face of Tupperware, often appearing in business and women's magazines. As the first woman to appear on the cover of Business Week, Wise was renowned for her business culture that she created.
In the 1950s, as Tupperware sales soared, hitting $25 million in 1954 (more than $230 million in 2018's money), and many new products were added to the line. As of 2017, 3.2 million people sell Tupperware from the home-based model, and the nostalgia of the Wonderlier Bowls has even made a comeback with the iconic show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Our beloved comedienne Midge Maisel becomes Tupperware lady herself, and due to show popularity, Tupperware relaunched the iconic Wonderlier bowl set on behalf of the Amazon Prime show. Quickly selling out, a restock and further development of the Marvelous line included the Jello mold, canisters, and much more.
Check out our Tupperware inspired products to capture the nostalgia and #girlboss inspiration that these pieces embody.
Source:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/story-brownie-wise-ingenious-marketer-behind-tupperware-party-180968658/ | Well, Tupperware did.
Following the end of World War II, plastics were starting to emerge in the consumer market after wide ranging success in the war industry. The Poly-T (polyethylene slag) plastic was easy to create in a variety of colors as well as mold to the Wonder Bowl shape and the patented double sealed air and water tight lid. According to Smithsonian curator Shelley Nickles, the Wonder Bowl became and always has been the "linchpin of Tupperware", and it continues to be a favorite today. When it was released in 1946, it sold for a whopping 39 cents, about $5.50 in today's money, and while quite popular, however it didn't sell too well in department stores. Enter Ms. Brownie Wise, female entrepreneur/original girl boss who empowered women to start selling Tupperware. As a former advice columnist, Wise saw the potential of the home selling model which demonstrated new products in people's homes, but decided to put her own twist into the method. Let's have a party! Thus Tupperware Parties were born, where a hostess would invite friends and neighbors to demonstrate the products and receive product as a thank you in exchange for the space and | 251 |
A Website for Wellbeing
We teamed up with the Health Innovation Manchester (HIM) Team to create a seamless, simple to use website that would expand the organisation's reach and possibilities. Working with innovators across many areas including universities, councils and individual academics, HIM works to improve the health and wellbeing of Greater Manchester's 2.8 million citizens.
Flexible & Intuitive
The first challenge we faced was improving the structure of the website, allowing users to navigate through in-depth content easily and ensuring HIM could deliver their core brand messages throughout.
We worked closely with the team to identify the core content types and the proposed plans for the years ahead. From this strong foundation we were able to design a logical and<|fim_middle|> and includes a mobile friendly events listing to optimise usability across every device.
By investing in a search engine friendly, responsive website, Health Innovation Manchester have ensured that they have the best possible asset to influence and shape the future of health and wellbeing across Greater Manchester. | meaningful architecture for the site which supported the UX design and development of the customised WordPress elements.
Engaging Events
The calendar we created aims to drive registrations and allows users to easily filter through category types in a colour-coded, intuitive system. Events within the calendar can be hovered over to display additional information in a pop up format, where users can then click through to a full event post for further information and registration.
Like every project and feature, the events calendar is fully responsive | 95 |
ICQ Sold to the Russians
By Andy Chalk Legacy Author April 28, 2010
ICQ, the pioneering software that helped make instant messaging a staple of life on the internet, has been sold to the Russians.
Originally developed by Israeli company Mirabilis<|fim_middle|>'s a bit odd to hear ICQ talked about like it's 1998 but the sentimentalist in me is happy to see the old dog getting a bit of the powerhouse treatment again. After my UIN, which I'd had for well over a decade, was hijacked last year, I created a new one and quickly realized that nobody I know uses it anymore. It was a sad day when I bade that protocol farewell, but that sharp, jarring "Uh oh!" will always have a place in my heart.
Source: Business Wire | , ICQ – "I Seek You" – was released to the public in 1996, finally giving people a way to easily and instantly contact their online friends from anywhere in the world. Less than two years later, AOL acquired Mirabilis for more than $400 million, but competing software like AIM and MSN Messenger had already begun to muscle in on the IM territory and in the years that followed, ICQ slowly declined in relevance.
ICQ still draws over 32 million unique visitors each month but more than a quarter of them are from Russia, where it remains the big dog in the IM fight. So it is that, as part of its "turnaround effort," AOL has officially unloaded the service onto Digital Sky Technologies, the largest internet company in the "Russian-speaking and Eastern European market," for $187.5 million: Not exactly chump change but still a substantial loss for AOL.
But AOL's loss is DST's gain, as the saying goes. "ICQ's long-standing brand name and its sizable loyal customer base together represent a very attractive opportunity to further strengthen our position in the region," said DST CEO Yuri Milner.
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"This is an unmissable movie for Glenn Close fans. Actually, you can't watch it without being a fan."
"Resent<|fim_middle|> this is a heavyweight piece of theatre that grips whenever they're on screen."
"An intelligent drama that treats its disempowered heroine with the respect she deserves."
"Slater gives what could have been a stereotypical role plenty of spark, and his scenes with Close are riveting."
"Pryce is on fearless form, boldly inhabiting a character with a monstrous carapace and...soft, shriveled insides. While Close is ineffably good, playing the still-simmering centre of a cruel, capricious world."
"The glittering, frozen quality of [Close's] performance is as mesmeric as it is mysterious."
"Glenn Close is the smartest actor on screen at the moment." | ment and vindication make Close's performance electric, her moments on screen practically vibrating with thinly but imperviously veiled emotion."
"Director Björn Runge's stark palate contrasts with the pleasingly juicy story, but it's Close's remarkable performance that makes this drama shine."
"Close gives a performance that demands the Oscar voters consider her for a seventh time, and with Pryce matching her barb for barb, | 86 |
Published December 28, 2022 2:25 PM
Man killed in Christmas eve crash in Hollister identified
Janelle Montaño via Gofundme
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- A family has helped identify a 25-year-old man from<|fim_middle|> from Tulare, continued going westbound and stopped on its wheels facing southwest and blocking the eastbound lane.
Good Samaritans stopped to aid the people involved and called 9-1-1. However, according to CHP, the 25-year-old died of his injuries from the crash.
Officers are unsure if alcohol or drugs factored in the crash. Both parties were wearing safety equipment during the crash, per CHP.
CHP says their report is preliminary, and facts could change once their final report has been submitted.
CHP has not identified the victim of the crash and said the coroner would do so when the next of kin is notified. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner will be handling the autopsy.
A gofundme has been set up to help with funeral costs for Avila, and you can donate here. He will be buried next to his older brother in Glendale, per the family. | North Hollywood that died in a crash on Christmas eve on Highway 152 east of Lovers Lane.
Family says Azriel Avila was driving home from work when he was killed in the crash. According to California Highway Patrol, this incident occurred at 5:55 a.m. when the weather was cool and clear.
Photo courtesy of Janelle Montaño via Gofundme.
"Azriel was a honest, hard working, and loving person with a goofy personality. He leaves behind a loving mother, father, brother & sister, as well as his amazing nieces and nephews," said his sister Abby Avila in a gofundme post.
CHP has also released its preliminary investigation on the crash. They say a 25-year-old John Doe drove eastbound on Highway 152, east of Lovers Lane when crossing over the solid yellow lines for an unknown reason.
This resulted in the front left side of the 2004 Toyota striking the left side of a 2020 Volvo going westbound on Highway 152. The Toyota then traveled off the south road edge of the highway and came to a rest on its wheels in a southern direction, said CHP.
The Volvo, driven by a 53-year-old man | 264 |
How The Eagles Won The Super Bowl On Fourth Down
By Jody Jamieson Defense wins championships is the often repeated mantra of the NFL. The Baltimore Ravens in 2000 are the perfect tale of a mediocre offense who were simply required to avoid shooting their own dicks off, while a legendary defense did the rest. The 2007 New York Giants schemed a way to hold the then record scoring New England Patriots to just 14 points with it all on the line. Sunday was something completely different. Sure, it was ultimately one huge defensive play by Brandon Graham that helped seal the deal, but if one or two plays of that magnitude were made by either defense at any point, we may have seen a drastically different game. If the vaunted Eagles front four were able to turn the pressure they did get into more sacks or turnovers earlier, we might not be talking about this being an all time great Super Bowl. And if the Patriots defense had stepped its game up, we may not have seen an unheralded backup quarterback win a shootout against the greatest quarterback the game has ever seen. Too often it's easy to simplify these types of games down to one or two plays, but sometimes it is the key plays that end up the difference. Without two successful attempts on fourth down, the likely outcome is that the Eagles are still searching for their first ever Lombardi Trophy, while Brady is being fitted for ring number six Before we get to the<|fim_middle|> old habits die hard. Enjoy this moment fellow Eagles fans, and Fly Eagles Fly.
Jody Jamieson looks back at the Eagles Superbowl win and how their aggressive play calling beat the Patriots. | Eagles offense, it's worth pointing out that there were two key fourth down plays on defense and special teams that must be mentioned. After marching down the field on their first two drives, the Patriots decide after a fantastic tackle from Rodney McLeod on a hurdling Brandin Cooks to not go for it on 4th and 1 on the Philadelphia 8 yard line. They decide instead to settle for a field goal to try to trim the deficit to 9-6. Punter and holder Ryan Allen fumbles the snap, breaking Stephen Gostkowski's rhythm, forcing him to essentially stop dead in his tracks and swing a leg at it. The Patriots could have had seven, settled for three, but hit the upright and came away with zero. On the very next New England drive they find themselves after the only punt of the game on the Philadelphia 35 yard line in just three plays. On third down, the Patriots ran a gadget play that Eagles fans may remember from the last time they faced the Patriots, though ironically the 2015 play design was more reminiscent of the Philly Special than the one the Pats tried on Sunday, both in design and in execution. We'll get to that in a bit. Just like 2015, Danny Amendola winds up throwing to Tom Brady on 3rd down. Back then Brady had a 36 yard reception. On Sunday, the ball is just a little longer than Brady would like, and he drops it. Instead of attempting a 52 yard field goal with Gostkowski, they instead go for it on 4th and 5. I don't necessarily criticise the move, but it does make me wonder why they didn't go for it earlier. Brady throws to Rob Gronkowski. The throw is a little off the mark and falls incomplete. Philadelphia takes over on downs and scores a touchdown six plays later to go up 15-3. The Patriots have two faux pas on fourth down on offense and special teams but the worst is yet to come from them on defense. The score gets to 15-12. There's 38 seconds left in the first half, and it's fourth and goal Eagles on the one and a half yard line. "Common sense" says the Eagles kick the field goal and go in six points up while Justin Timberlake runs around doing his schtick and Selfie Kid becomes a thing. Doug Pederson's Eagles are not your conventional common sense team however. The odds tell you by even committing to going for it their odds of winning go up. That's a discussion for another time. Not only do they decide to go for it, but they pull out a trick play for the ages. The Philly Special already has its special place in NFL, Philadelphia Eagles and Super Bowl lore all at once. We now know that it's a play that Pederson and his staff had in their pockets for this playoff run. It's very reminiscent of something Clemson ran in college in 2012 on a two point conversion. The Chicago Bears ran an almost identical play in Week 17 last year against the Vikings, which may have been where the idea came from, with Alshon Jeffrey coming over from Chicago in the off-season. Matt Barkley (who the Eagles drafted once upon a time) even did the same audible fake job Foles pulled off in the same building a year later. Eagles in the shotgun. Three receivers to the left. Foles moves Corey Clement from the right to behind in the pistol. Comes to the line and calls "Kill! Kill!" as if the Eagles have to go to their second play. Shouts "Lane! Lane!" as if he's giving an instruction to right tackle Lane Johnson. It doubles up as the snap count. He even stands completely still to ensure he doesn't commit an illegal shift penalty. Clement takes the direct snap and runs left. The Eagles line crashes left selling the run. That in itself if it's the play is something ballsy. Backup tight end Trey Burton comes back across the formation almost on an end around. Takes the pitch from Clement. Alshon Jeffrey is lined up on the right to run a slant inside to take away the cornerback. As he does this, Foles runs a simple flat route into the open space. Burton throws. Foles catches. 22-12 Eagles. I am convinced that some team somewhere in the NFL is going to run this play in 2018 and screw it up. I'm also convinced that some other team will show the same look and just run the ball on the direct snap. But on this night no-one saw it coming. Given the magnitude of the situation, it was one of the great trick plays in NFL history. That the on field audio was released on Tuesday and it turns out it was Foles who suggested to Pederson that fourth and goal was the time just adds another wrinkle to the story of this incredible play. The second half raged on like it a seven on seven drill. Both defenses continued to tackle like it was the Pro Bowl and they'd rather be anywhere else. Gronkowski, who had looked like a guy with his head in the clouds in the first half, went wild in the second. Catching 68 yards worth and the touchdown on a 75 yard drive to open the half, before hauling in another touchdown in the fourth quarter which gave the Patriots their first lead of the game. 33-32 Patriots with a little over 9 minutes to play. We've seen this script a million times. The Eagles were having none of it. In a 2 point win at the LA Chargers earlier in the season, they had a memorable drive where they got possession of the ball with seven minutes left and a precarious lead, and chewed the clock to zero to wrap up the win. They had a similar plan again. They actually got to a point late in the drive where they were 1st and 10 at the Pats 14 with 2:37 left and New England had two timeouts left. It was a weird scenario where if they'd actually got the first down but not the touchdown three plays later, they could have had a serious discussion about taking knees, draining the clock, kicking a chip shot field goal, and going home with the trophy. A second down incomplete pass put that plan to bed, but an 11 yard touchdown pass to Zach Ertz on the 14th play of the drive gave the Eagles the lead they never relinquished. The Eagles were 10 for 16 on third down in the game, yet it was on this drive one of the misses came. A throw to Torrey Smith was sniffed out well by Kyle Van Noy and he was tackled for no gain. With 5:39 left and the Eagles on 4th and 1 on their own 45, the "common sense" approach is to punt and play defense. There may have been the fear that Brady would just march down the field again and put another touchdown on the board. The mindset may have been that the way the defense was playing, he's gonna score wherever the drive starts. Or maybe the Patriots concoct a masterful drive and run out the clock for the one point win. Whatever the mindset was about the Philadelphia defense, I suspect this team was going for it regardless in that situation. It almost ended in complete disaster aswell as the Patriots pass rush for one of the rare times in the game completely blew up the Eagles offensive line. Foles slid away from the pressure and hit Zach Ertz for a contested two yard gain. In a game that set an NFL record for offensive yards, a two yard pass play ended up one of the biggest of the night. You know the rest of the story by now. Ertz scores. Brady is strip sacked. Jake Elliott nails a clutch field goal to make it 41-33. Patriots try a reverse on the kick off and screw it up. Brady takes them from his own 9 to the 49 for one last desperation heave down the field. The ball bobbles around for what feels like an eternity. It falls incomplete as the clock strikes zero. I did the ugliest happy cry of all time. Ok maybe you didn't know that last bit, but I'm not ashamed to admit it. The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl. There was a big part of me who'd made peace with the fact I may never see the day. The Eagles ended the 2017 regular season 17-26 on fourth down. Only Green Bay had more attempts, but sometimes that's what happens with a 7-9 team. You certainly don't expect a 13-3 team to be doing that, but it was the Eagles identity all through Doug Pederson's second season. Trust the offense, even when MVP candidate Carson Wentz went down. There were only three attempts made on fourth down in the postseason. All three were successful, including a 4th and goal touchdown in a 15-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons, and thats a major reason why the Vince Lombardi Trophy is finally making its way down Broad Street today. There are many other reasons of course. Solid coaching. A talented, deep roster. A group of guys who seemed to love playing with each other. The "next man up" mentality. The chip on their shoulders after being underdogs in ever postseason game despite being a #1 seed. A backup quarterback who had the poise to make the turnaround from throwing clunkers to end the regular season, to the guy who torched the Vikings and then took on perhaps the greatest quarterback who ever lived in a shootout and won. But the aggression of this team on offense was key to its success. They were the highest scoring team in the NFL till Wentz got injured. They had to win on defense to wrap up the number 1 seed, and then against the Falcons when Foles was an adventure in the first half, but acceptable enough in the second. But all along the coaching staff believed in Foles. Once he got going, the training wheels came off, and the Eagles offense of the first 13 games of the regular season reappeared in all its guts and glory. The Eagles have been blessed with some pretty good quarterback play down the years. But Ron Jaworski only made the Super Bowl once and lost. As did Donovan McNabb. Randall Cunningham never played in a Super Bowl, and in typical Eagles fashion, came closer to doing it in Minnesota than he ever did in Philadelphia. Yet Nick Foles stepped in on short notice and did it. These are not your typical Eagles anymore. It would be somewhat typical if Carson Wentz has a great career under centre for the Eagles and never wins one, but we'll worry about that come September and beyond. For now there's a parade to enjoy, and an off-season to savour. I could have written something today about what this means, but there are no words to really convey it. If you're reading this as a fan of a team who you've never seen win it all, I hope you all one day get to have that feeling I had on Sunday and the after glow that comes with it. There's nothing like it. Unless you've become a Dallas Cowboys fan in the last 20 years. You can all eat Nick Foles' allegedly giant dick. 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Here are just a few of my absolute favorite authors who write children's books. Check out one of their picture books today!
Oliver Jeffers makes art and tells stories. His books have won several awards including the Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award in the U.K. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Oliver now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
Bob Shea is the author-illustrator of four Dinosaur vs books, and many other picture books, including I'm a Shark. Dinosaur was inspired by his son. Bob is an eager and talented promoter of his books. He has his own graphic design company and lives in Connecticut.
Mac Barnett is the author of four books illustrated by Jon Klassen: Extra Yarn, which won a Caldecott Honor and a Boston Globe–Horn Book Award; Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, which won a Caldecott Honor and an E. B. White Award; Triangle; and Square. With Jory John, he is the co-author of the New York Times best-selling series The Terrible Two. He has written numerous other books, as well. Mac Barnett lives in California.
JAN THOMAS is the creator of many hilarious, rhyming books for young readers. When she isn't working on children's books, she's painting pictures, playing the drums, backpacking, or wrangling dust bunnies.
Rachel Isadora lived in Africa for over a ten-year period, inspiring her to create fairy tales with an African setting. She received a Caldecott Honor for Ben's Trumpet and is the author of the popular Lili at Ballet series. She lives in New York City.
Emma Dodd has created many books to critical acclaim in both the US and the UK. She works from a studio in Surrey,<|fim_middle|>68. Ed lives in Ipswich, Massachusetts, with his family.
Susan Middleton Elya is the author of many books that cleverly incorporate Spanish vocabulary into lively verse. Her writing has been described as "Perfect for bilingual classes stretching their English wings and a charming way to introduce Spanish to English speakers" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). | England.
Ed Emberley is the illustrator and author of over 80 books, including the bestselling Go Away, Big Green Monster! He has received many awards and accolades, including a Caldecott Honor in 1967 and a Caldecott Medal in 19 | 58 |
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