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Puerto Montt And Puerto Varas City Tour From Puerto Montt - With Reviews
Los Lagos Region
Things To Do In Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt<|fim_middle|> reach Puerto Varass highlights, Cathedral.
Pass By: Philippi Park, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region
he Philippi Park was built in honor of the German scientist and botanist Bernardo Philippi. At its summit is the "Monumental Cross", especially when it is illuminated. It was donated by the Lions Club. The park has a path that ends in a viewpoint of 30 meters high, from where you can see the whole city, Lake Llanquihue and the volcanoes Calbuco, Osorno and Puntiagudo.
Pass By: Lago Llanquihue, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region
we will be going around the beautiful Llanquihue lake and if the weather permits it, in the background the Osorno Volcano will be observed.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Clara I 11-Jun-2017
This tour provided a great opportunity to see Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. The guide was knowledgeable, spoke English and Spanish, and showed up promptly at our hotel. However, the tour felt very rushed and our guide wanted to skip parts of Puerto Montt, and tried to make plans for us. We were ...
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Puerto Montt And Puerto Varas City Tour From Puerto Varas Duration: 4 hrs | Tours
Puerto Montt And Puerto Varas City Tour From Puerto Montt
Child (Age 2 to 11)
Infant (Age 0 to 1)
9am2pm Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Centrally located hotels in Puerto Montt., This tour will only start from hotels and accommodation that are centrally located. It will not start from Cruiser ship or from the Puerto Montt port.
Tour ends at your hotel or meeting point.
After being picked up from your hotel you will enjoy a half-day tour in which you will visit Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas and both cities' main landmarks. You will get a panoramic view of Puerto Montt and also visit the Puerto Varas cathedral and Phillip Park.
This tour will only start from hotels and accommodation that are centrally located. It will not start from Cruiser ship or from the Puerto Montt port.
Choice of morning or afternoon departure
Comprehensive tour of the city
Stop At: Angelmo, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos Region
We start from the respective hotels and in the first place we will get the highest point in order to have a panoramic view of Puerto Montt City, we also visit the German Colonists`s monument and get the Pelluco resort.
The Angelm avenue is of national renown because of its handicrafts stands ,the fishermens wharf and Municipal market. We finish the tour in the Chinquihue resort.
Stop At: Monumento a la Colonizacion Alemana, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos Region
German Colonists`s monument and get the Pelluco resort.
Stop At: Paseo Puerto Varas, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region
Going along the panamerican highway we will | 372 |
Island of medicated minds: "Ward" aims to change stigma surrounding mental illness
Zack Williams, a senior studying communication and theater arts, drew inspiration for "Ward" from personal experiences. Stephen Caruso / Senior Staff Photographer.
By Lexi Kennell / Staff Writer
While directing a script about a first-year college student struggling with symptoms of depression, Zack Williams was trying to manage his own mental illness.
The senior communication major's health fluctuated during the four months he spent filming a movie that takes place in the psychiatric unit of a hospital. Williams was told he might need to check into a facility himself — and did, once — but let the movie and the help of close friends motivate him through tough days.
"For the longer shoots, I would have to take multiple breaks out of the day to call my therapist to simply tell her I was doing alright," said Williams, who was diagnosed with Bipolar II in summer 20<|fim_middle|> that's certainly not over.
"While my illness can be fierce and infiltrate every part of my livelihood, I refuse to let myself be defined by my insecurities," Williams said. "The story was extremely personal and a chance to prove to myself that, despite my flaws, I would be able to make something I could be proud of." | 14. "I would air out all of my feelings in about two minutes, then I would compose myself and walk back into the room to continue directing."
Williams pitched the film last fall to a group of filmmakers from UPTV, Pitt's television station. The club members wanted to showcase their talent and ambition by independently creating a short film. The crew started an Indiegogo campaign, raised $900 and filmed over the summer. Williams and his cast and crew of roughly 20 members, began filming January 2016 and wrapped up May 1. Although the film is still in post-production, the final product is projected for release in October.
The short film, "Ward," explores the stigma around mental illness and humanizes those who live with it by following Andy, a first-year in college who is committed to a psychiatric unit in a hospital. There, she meets other people who help her learn to get in touch with her emotions and work toward recovery.
The crew released a new trailer Sunday, which introduces Jackson, who enters the hospital following a manic episode and shows Andy around the psych ward. Played by recent Pitt grad Cooper Marsh, Jackson's character is reminiscent of a witty, zany Jack Nicholson in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." At one point, he asks another patient, "Isn't it another wonderful morning in the island of medicated minds?"
Stephen Kraus, a recent Pitt grad, worked as the director of photography on "Ward," and said the movie was the perfect project to finish his time at Pitt.
"We got started when our friend, Matt Melnyk, proposed that we should all pool together our collective skills and create a "capstone project" of sorts, showcasing the skills and progression we all have seen over the last few years as filmmakers," Kraus said. "It really evolved from there, with Zack [Williams] writing the script and taking on the director role and various people coming on and taking on different responsibilities."
In addition to writing and directing, Williams also composed the music for the film as well as acted as a minor character, Damian, who appears only in flashbacks and makes a brief appearance in the preview.
One if the main intentions of the project is to start a much-needed conversation about mental health, according to Cassidy Davis, a Pitt alum who graduated May with a communication and digital media double major. In "Ward," she plays the role of Dr. Jamison, the doctor at the psych ward.
"If [you] haven't experienced the effects of mental [illness] personally, [you] know someone who has. And I don't think there's any reason for there to be a stigma around it," Davis said. "I think the more we talk about it, the more the stigma will hopefully be released and people can no longer be … ashamed to get the help they need."
Williams first sought psychiatric help himself during his first year of college, and was soon misdiagnosed with Major Depression. Although he suffered similar experiences to the main character in "Ward," Williams said the plot of the film is largely fictional with a dose of inspiration from his own life.
"I've been struggling with how to treat my illness ever since [I was diagnosed], with some time periods being worse than others," Williams said.
During the last few weeks of filming, in real life, the depressive side of Williams's illness worsened. After nearly being admitted to a hospital, there was some consideration with Williams' doctors and loved ones that he give up directing. Instead, he chose to let his struggles become the motivation to finish filming before seeking treatment.
"I specifically recall the very first morning we were to shoot where I couldn't get out of bed from sheer anxiety and self-doubt," Williams said. "I'm thankful that I had close friends at my side to get me going, but only after a lot of tears and lot of self-hatred."
The senior was also facing the typical challenges film directors often encounter: arranging the camera, lights, sound and wardrobe.
"It's very easy to get overwhelmed," Williams said. After the crew re-shot some footage for the film in May, Williams — per the recommendation of his doctor — checked himself into a facility in Arizona to seek treatment for his illness after a harrowing semester.
"The fact that [the facility] was so far away appealed to me because I really needed to get away and go somewhere I had never been before," Williams added.
After spending four weeks in Arizona, Williams returned to Pittsburgh in August to begin post-production.
"Coming back and editing a film about a psychiatric hospital so shortly after being in one for a month was an offsetting and somewhat stressful experience, but I got through it and the material we shot held up beautifully," Williams said.
Williams said the crew is planning to partner with a mental health-related non-profit to premiere the film and is shooting for a public screening at a local Pittsburgh theater. He sees the film as the result of his journey, one | 1,020 |
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Something PC Gamers never saw coming has now officially become a reality. nVidia FreeSync support has been activated in a driver update.
So first things first. Quick history on why this is such a big deal. Before the nVidia FreeSync support driver, gamers who used GTX/RTX cards from nVidia were forced to purchase the more expensive G-Sync monitors in order to take advantage of adaptive sync technology in monitors. What is adaptive sync you ask? Let's try to explain this without going full nerd.
Long story made extremely short, and forgive me if I over simplify the technology a bit. Adaptive sync technology basically changes the refresh rate of a monitor on the fly. This keeps it in sync with the<|fim_middle|>, were much cheaper in pricing as they didn't have the custom chip inside them. Therein lies the shock of this news. The laters nVidia drivers now allow their GPU's to support FreeSync monitors too. Which means that nVidia gamers don't have to spend more money on G-Sync enabled monitors to get the functionality. Just get yourself a cheaper FreeSync one and you're good to go.
This is truly exciting news with some rather massive ramifications. Previously when deciding to purchase a GPU you would also take into account that you have to spend more on nVidia side. Not just for the GPU but for the more expensive monitor as well. That all changes with this update, making RTX cards of today, an improved value proposition. So what do you guys think of this news? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below. As always, keep coming back to SkyGamers. Happy Free-Sync-Gaming!
Comicon SA 2018 – Finally What to expect? | frame rates being chucked out by the GPU. This eliminates screen tearing that happens when the monitor refreshes at a different rate to the images spit out by the GPU. nVidia graphic cards, historically only supported their proprietary technology called G-Sync. G-Sync had a nVidia devloped chip that is required in supported Monitors which drove the price of these monitors way up.
In comparison, AMD supported the free standard called FreeSync. These monitors, though have more or less the same kind of technology | 105 |
I'm officially ready for the month of November. I love the crisp cool air as the weather starts to change. When I get dressed in the morning, I try to balance layers of clothes and top my outfit off with a cozy plaid scarf. I like to cook hearty soups filled with root vegetables and homemade bread on Sundays. The days slow down with the change into fall, and it's just what we need to refuel our souls. Here is a list of the top five things I will be doing this November. Join in the fall fun!
1. Make Pumpkin Volcanoes Cover a table with newspaper and scoop out leftover Halloween mini pumpkins<|fim_middle|> try these adorable mini Mason jar lid apple pies. Directions: Roll out pre-made piecrust and use Mason jar lids to cut circles out of the dough. Put a dough circle inside each lid. To make the apple pie filling, peel and chop up five apples into small pieces. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and a splash of apple juice. Add two tablespoons of brown sugar and one tablespoon white sugar. Stir well. Add a scoop of apple filling to each lid. Add another dough circle to the top. I used a heart shaped cookie cutter to make it fancy. Bake for twenty minutes at 350 degrees or until the top of the mini pies are golden brown. Serve with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.
5. Make an All-scented Stove Simmer Fill a small pot with water. Add your leftover apple peels from your mini Mason jar apple pies, a few orange peels, a cup of fresh cranberries, and two cinnamon sticks. Simmer on the stove. The smell is delicious! You could also bring this as a hostess gift to any of your fall festivities. Put two small cuties, two cinnamon sticks and a cup of cranberries in a Mason jar. Attach instructions along with the recipe for the stove simmer on a piece of paper and tie it to the lid.
I have so many things to be thankful for and not just during the month of November. The definition of gratitude is the feeling you get from being grateful. Sipping hot apple cider in an oversized sweater with my family close by gives me the feeling of fall, and for that I am grateful. | . Give your kids some baking soda, vinegar and red food coloring. This messy science project will keep them entertained for hours or until the baking soda runs out. Don't forget your safety goggles.
2. Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder I collected five big sugar pinecones on a recent trip to the mountians. I let the kids use paintbrushes to spread peanut butter all over the pinecones and then dip them in bird seed. Using string, we hung them by a window to watch as birds flew over to taste the sticky treat.
3. Take a Nature Walk Exploring and collecting small treasures from outdoors is fun and they can be used as decorations for a fall table scape. My favorites are pinecones of all sizes, tiny acorns, eucalyptus leaves, and sticks. Spray paint a stick gold and put it in a vase and call it a gratitude tree. Have family members share things they are thankful for by writing them down on construction paper shaped leaves and hanging them on the gratitude tree.
4. Bake a Homemade Pie If you're not a good baker (like myself), | 226 |
N<|fim_middle|>: Witte (WP), Stamper (7, SV) and Torres; LIN: Cornett (LP), Stephens (6) and Rhea. 2B- CEN: Stamper 2; LIN: Russell, Baker. LOB- CEN: 3; LIN: 8. | olan Witte's solid outing keeps Dogs in hunt
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MILTON, Ind. — Before Nolan Witte knew he'd start the majority of Centerville's Tri-Eastern Conference games, the Bulldog sophomore was making his case to start Friday night's game at Lincoln.
"I said before the beginning of the season, before I even knew, I was starting conference games I wanted to start this game, just because it was on my birthday," Witte said.
Witte's gift to the team was six innings of shutout baseball as the Bulldogs kept their TEC hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Lincoln.
Witte struck out six, walked four and allowed just three hits, as Centerville improved to 4-1 in conference play with two games remaining.
The Bulldogs visit Hagerstown on Tuesday as the Tigers hope to clinch a fifth straight TEC title.
Centerville is the only team remaining with just one loss and the Bulldogs can win the title outright if they win their last two remaining games, Tuesday, and May 18 against Union County. Hagerstown would have to lose both of their remaining TEC games for Centerville to win outright, and if Hagerstown wins its TEC finale May 19 at Union City, the teams would share the title.
But with Hagerstown coach Brad Catey in attendance, a loss for Centerville (7-7, 4-1) would have clinched Hagerstown at least a share on Friday.
"We were trying our best not to let that happen tonight," Centerville coach Tracey Crull said. "We knew we had to take one at a time and Lincoln has played everybody tough this year. … I think tonight, we played clean baseball, we got good pitching from Nolan on his birthday and (Matt) Stamper came in and did what we needed him to at the end of the game."
Lincoln scored its only run of the game on an RBI double by Kyler Baker in the seventh inning, but Stamper got Lucian Cornett to fly out to pick up the save.
Stamper, who started in left field, also doubled and scored twice from the leadoff spot.
He had Centerville's first hit of the game, a lead-off double in the fourth inning, and scored as Justyn North reached first base on a dropped third strike.
Ricky Torres and Peyton Hobson had back-to-back infield singles to open the fifth inning and Torres later scored on a sacrifice fly by Logan Moistner. Stamper doubled to lead off the sixth and scored on an RBI single from North.
"We talked about it for the last two weeks, we need to play the game, and when you play the game right you can beat anybody," Crull said. "It doesn't matter how big they are, how strong they are, if you execute offensively and defensively, you can beat anybody. And tonight, we moved runners, we didn't leave a lot of runners on base, we got a couple timely hits and we took advantage of a couple mistakes, and we got good pitching."
Lincoln (7-6, 2-3) got good pitching, too, but the Golden Eagle bats woke up too late, plus Centerville took advantage of Lincoln's miscues.
Cornett started on the mound and pitched 5⅓ innings, striking out four without a walk.
Brandon Stephens worked the final 1⅔ innings.
Holden Russell had two hits and a double for Lincoln, while Baker also doubled and Blaine Cowan had the other Lincoln hit.
"I think our pitching was good, and that's like our fifth game in a row we've had good pitching, Lou (Cornett) did a real nice job, I just thought we weren't real good at the plate," Lincoln coach Tom Gable said. "(We) swung at bad pitches and we just didn't have a good hitting approach today, and we made a couple errors once again."
Stamper had two hits for Centerville, while Torres, Hobson and North each had one.
Centerville hosts Oldenburg on Monday before the key game at Hagerstown on Tuesday.
Lincoln will make up a postponed game against Richmond on Monday as the Red Devils will visit Milton.
"Hagerstown's always one of the biggest games in the season, they've got talent up and down the lineup," Witte said. "I played with some of those kids when I was younger. They know me, I know them, and then Union County, we play them home Senior Night, they're tough so we can't overlook anybody."
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Aired on KTLR, 890 am at 11 am on Friday, September 29, 2017 in Oklahoma City.
Welcome to the BSR Oklahoma Magazine Show for Friday, September 29, 2017.
Your host for today is<|fim_middle|>ventually to fund a music scholarship in Kelly's honor.
We miss you Kelly. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
This is James Branum, with BroadSpectrumRadio.com. | James Branum, and this program is brought to you BroadSpectrumRadio.com with support from the Center for Conscience in Action.
Today's program is in memory of the late Kelly Anthony Hays, who was murdered on September 14th here in Oklahoma City.
But how he died is not why he is being remembered today, but how he lived, and so I've put together this show to share a little bit about who he was — the owner of one of the best used book stores, not only in this city but anywhere, 30 Penn Books, but also a musician, an artist, a writer, and for a big chunk of his life – an attorney and a judge.
I think this is a good time for some music, with Kelly singing and playing guitar, which thankfully was recorded by Casey Friedman of AcousticOklahoma.com, and which he graciously let me include in this show.
To close out today's show, we'll take us out with Kelly singing and playing again.
But before I go, I want to thank Casey Friedman for letting me use his recordings of Kelly. I also want to thank Kelly's family for inviting long-time customers of 30 Penn books to his memorial and for letting us know a little more about who the fascinating and beautiful man was, who ran our favorite book store.
And finally I want to encourage those who knew Kelly and want to honor him, to visit the facebook memorial page set up by his family, which has a lot pictures and some of Kelly's drawings, as well as consider donating to the GoFundme campaign to help raise money to support the investigation into Kelly's death and en | 337 |
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December 2013: Goodreads Choice Award (Food & Cookbooks) December 2013: Entertainment Weekly Great Gifts for Book Lovers December 2013: BookPage Best of 2013 October 2014: Clue on Jeopardy Congrats. You fought through War and Peace, burned through Fahrenheit 451, and sailed through Moby-Dick. All right, you nearly drowned in Moby-Dick, but you made it to shore—and you deserve a drink! A fun gift for barflies and a terrific treat for book clubs, Tequila Mockingbird is the ultimate cocktail book for the literary obsessed. Featuring 65 delicious drink recipes—paired with wry commentary on history's most beloved novels—the book also includes bar bites, drinking games, and whimsical illustrations throughout. Even if you don't have a B.A. in English, tonight you're gonna drink like you do. Drinks include: The Pitcher of Dorian<|fim_middle|> at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it. "Splendid." —People "The perfect book for anyone who knows that compassion isn't only for humans, and that the relationship between two souls who are meant for each other never really comes to an end. Every now and then I'm lucky enough to read a novel I can't stop thinking about: this is one of them." —Jodi Picoult "It's impossible not to love Enzo." —Minneapolis Star Tribune "This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human. I loved this book." —Sara Gruen
The Book of Gin
By Richard Barnett
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
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"An absorbing popular history of one of history's most popular drinks" (Booklist). Gin has been a drink of kings infused with crushed pearls and rose petals, and a drink of the poor flavored with turpentine and sulfuric acid. Born in alchemists' stills and monastery kitchens, its earliest incarnations were juniper flavored medicines used to prevent plague, ease the pains of childbirth, even to treat a lack of courage. In The Book of Gin, Richard Barnett traces the life of this beguiling spirit, once believed to cause a "new kind of drunkenness." In the eighteenth century, gin-crazed debauchery (and class conflict) inspired Hogarth's satirical masterpieces "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street." In the nineteenth century, gin was drunk by Napoleonic War naval heroes, at lavish gin palaces, and by homesick colonials, who mixed it with their bitter anti-malarial tonics. In the early twentieth century, the illicit cocktail culture of Prohibition made gin—often dangerous bathtub gin—fashionable again. And today, with the growth of small-batch distilling, gin has once-again made a comeback. Wide-ranging, impeccably researched, and packed with illuminating stories, The Book of Gin is lively and fascinating, an indispensable history of a complex and notorious drink. "The Book of Gin is full of history that will make you grin . . . An enchanting read." —Cooking by the Book | Grey Goose The Last of the Mojitos Love in the Time of Kahlúa Romeo and Julep A Rum of One's Own Are You There, God? It's Me, Margarita Vermouth the Bell Tolls and more!
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The Art of the Cocktail
By Ilex Press
Publisher : Ilex Press
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Discover 50 cocktails inspired by famous artists, their art and their favourite tipples. Shake up delicious art-inspired drinks, from the absinthe-fuelled Pablo Pisco Sour to the verdant Henry Mojito, and discover evocative cocktails that will transport you straight to Toulouse-Lautrec's Moulin Rouge, Frida Kahlo's favourite cantina, or one of Salvador Dalí's surrealist dinner parties. Filled with art anecdotes and colourful tales, this is both a whistle-stop tour through art history and an exciting way to wet your whistle. Cocktails include the: · Dalí Wallbanger · Klein Blue Moon · Whamm! Bamm! Pow! · Picasso Sour · Frida Kahlúa · René Margarita · and the Hirst-inspired Shark Bite
Gone with the Gin
Publisher : Running Press Adult
File Pdf: gone-with-the-gin.pdf
From best-selling author Tim Federle of Tequila Mockingbird fame comes Gone with the Gin, the ultimate cocktail book for film buffs. We know your type. You love the smell of napalm in the morning, you see dead people, and you're the king (or queen!) of the world. The perfect gift for silver screen aficionados and a terrific twist on movie nights, Gone With the Gin includes 50 delicious drinks -- paired with winking commentary on history's most quotable films -- plus an all-star lineup of drinking games, movie-themed munchies, and illustrations throughout. Drinks include: Fight Club Soda A Sidecar named Desire Ben-Hurricane Ti-tonic The Big Le-Brewski Monty Python and the Stoli Grail Bloody Mary Poppins and more! So go ahead, make my drink.
By Ellen Brown
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The stalwart cocktail classic has been around for almost a century and continues to be the go-to drink for weekend brunches, parties, and game-day tailgating. The Bloody Mary Book features 65 new and innovative recipes to surprise any party guest. A basic Bloody Mary requires no more skill than simply pouring, but this book makes use of all possible flavors, different liquors, and a rainbow of garnishes that can be purely decorative or practically serve as a main course. The drinks are a dizzying array of creativity, from the Vegan Mary, which is packed with umami, to a Middle Eastern Mary, adding cumin, coriander and harissa for an extra bit of spice, as well as a Gazpacho Mary, pureed with onion, garlic, peppers and cucumber to yield a veritable meal in a glass. The bar food complements the beverages nicely, with Scotch Eggs, Tuna Poke with Mango and Avocado, Smoked Salmon Spread, and Spiced Mixed Nuts, and the garnishes start with homemade Dilly Beans and pickles and ramp up to Beef Jerky and even Ceviche! Whatever your fancy, the Bloody Mary is the perfect weekend drink.
Death & Co Welcome Home
By Alex Day,Nick Fauchald,David Kaplan
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The ultimate guide to choosing ingredients, developing your palate, mixing drinks, and leveling up your home cocktail game—with more than 600 recipes—from the bestselling team behind Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails and James Beard Book of the Year Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COCKTAIL BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE • "The mad geniuses behind Death & Co have elevated cocktail creation to punk-rock artistry. This dazzling book brings their brilliance home."—Aisha Tyler Imagine you're a rookie bartender and this is your handbook. Your training begins with a boot camp of sorts, where you follow the same path a Death & Co bartender would to discover your own palate and preferences, learn how to select ingredients, understand what makes a great cocktail work, and mix drinks like an old pro. Then it's time to invite your friends over to show off the batched and ready-to-pour mixtures you stored in the freezer so you could enjoy your guests instead of making drinks all night. More than 600 recipes anchor the book, including classics, low-ABV and nonalcoholic cocktails, and hundreds of signature creations developed by the Death & Co teams in New York, Los Angeles, and Denver. With hundreds of evocative photographs and illustrations, this comprehensive, visually arresting manual is destined to break new ground in home bars across the world—and make your next get-together the invite of the year.
Moon, Magic, Mixology
By Julia Halina Hadas
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Drink by the light of the moon with these 70 lunar cocktails that celebrate and strengthen your connection with this out-of-this-world celestial body. For centuries, alcohol has been used to celebrate the moon and the moon's phases. Now, modern moon lovers everywhere can learn how to make the perfect lunar-inspired drink. All you need is a tried-and-true recipe, a bottle of your favorite booze, and a dark moonlit night. In Moon, Magic, Mixology, you'll find 70 recipes for alcohol-based beverages that can be used to summon the moon for whatever you need. Each recipe is elevated by magical tools such as crystals, candles, herbs, aromatherapy, and meditations, helping you infuse magic into every drink. Whatever your moon desire, this book has you covered with full-color photos and tips on how to use your lunar libations to enhance your connection with the moon.
By Talia Baiocchi,Leslie Pariseau,Editors of PUNCH
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A narrative-driven book on the surprising history and current revival of spritz cocktails (a wine-based drink served as an aperitif), with 50 recipes, including both historical classics and modern updates. From Milan to Los Angeles, Venice to New York, the spritz—Italy's bitter and bubbly aperitivo cocktail—has become synonymous with a leisurely, convivial golden hour. But the spritz is more than just an early evening cocktail—it's a style of drinking. In Spritz, Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau trace the drink's origins to ancient Rome, uncover its unlikely history and culture, explore the evolution of aperitivo throughout Northern Italy, and document the spritz's revival around the world. From regional classics to modern variations, Spritz includes dozens of recipes from some of America's most lauded bartenders, a guide to building a spritz bar, and a collection of food recipes for classic Italian snacks to pair alongside.
Guac Is Extra But So Am I
By Sarah Solomon
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Navigating the landscape of young adulthood is fraught with challenges big, small, and existential that leave even the best of us screaming internally.Guac Is Extra But So Am I: The Reluctant Adult's Handbookexplains therealities of life people expect you to know-but aren't usually spelled out-through humorous, biting commentary, illustrations, and guidance from those who have seen it all. Packed with discussions, tips, and advice on everything from the shifting etiquette surrounding modern dating (Will you still love me when I'm no longer young and tolerant of your substance abuse?) to how you should be forcing yourself to save for retirement (We're all just a few breakdowns away from becoming an interior designer or golf pro), job hunting (No, you cannot choose "muse" as a career path), to the highly emotional and physical trials of moving (The road to hell is paved with shag carpeting). These topics, and anything else that might fluster a young adult, are explored and addressed with the author's trademark wit and self-deprecating style. Add in contributions from leaders in their respective fields, includingMad Money's Jim Cramer and editors ranging fromThe New York TimestoTown & Country, andGuac Is Extra But So Am Ibecomes an illuminating guide to what it means to be a well-rounded individual in adigitally evolving world ridden with student debt and Instagram "models."
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020
By Jim Murray
Publisher : Dram Good Books Ltd
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This is the most comprehensive and thoroughly researched guide to the world's whiskies ever produced. Honest, forthright and proudly independent, Jim Murray has, for this 17th edition, tasted and rated over 4,500 whiskies, shedding light on more than 1,800 Scottish single malts, nearly 400 blended Scotches and in excess of 900 American whiskies. Jim Murray's Whisky Bible provides an unrivalled and invaluable source of reference to the consumer, the whisky industry and the drinks trade alike. In terms of whisky, this is the gospel!
Queer Cocktails
By Dog 'n' Bone
Publisher : Ryland Peters & Small
File Pdf: queer-cocktails.pdf
Raise a glass to the LGBTQ+ community. This collection of cocktail recipes celebrates queer culture and pays tribute to the great gay icons of our time. Try your hand at mixing a Bloody Mariah (Carey), Cider Minelli or (Stephen) Fry Martini and get your tastebuds tingling. With recipes inspired by Madonna (La Isla Bonita Iced Tea), Freddie Mercury (Tequila Queen), Harvey Milk (The Land of Milk and Honey) and more, there's plenty to keep all cocktail movers and shakers busy and thirsts well and truly quenched – we'll drink to that!
Booze & Vinyl
By André Darlington,Tenaya Darlington
File Pdf: booze-vinyl.pdf
The ultimate listening party guide, Booze and Vinyl shows you how to set the mood for 70 great records from the 1950s through the 2000s. From modern craft cocktails to old standbys, prepare to shake, stir, and just plain pour your way through some of the best wax ever pressed. Wickedly designed and featuring photography throughout, Booze & Vinyl is organized by mood, from Rock to Chill, Dance, and Seduce. Each entry has liner notes that underscore the album's musical highlights and accompanying "Side A" and "Side B" cocktail recipes that complement the music's mood, imagery in the lyrics, or connect the drink to the artist. This is your guide to a rich listening session for one, two, or more. Among the 70 featured albums are: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Purple Rain, Sticky Fingers, Born To Run, License to Ill, Appetite for Destruction, Thriller, Like a Virgin, Low End Theory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust, Hotel California, Buena Vista Social Club, Back to Black, Pet Sounds, Vampire Weekend, and many more
Exporter's Handbook to the US Wine Market
By Deborah M. Gray
Publisher : Board and Bench Publishing
File Pdf: exporter-s-handbook-to-the-us-wine-market.pdf
Attempting to export wine to the U.S. has long been fraught with difficulty, especially for the smaller producers. The U.S. wine industry, complicated by confusing regulations and intense internal brand competition, is also the land of opportunity and home to an adventurous and egalitarian wine consuming population. But without an understanding of how to effectively enter this complex market, the exporter often founders and retreats in frustration. This book provides a guide to approaching and attracting an importer, differentiating terms and regulations which must be understood to prosper, and avenues to achieving and sustaining attainable sales and distribution goals.
Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails
By Ted Haigh
Publisher : Quarry Books
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In this expanded and updated edition of Forgotten Cocktails and Vintage Spirits, historian, expert, and drink aficionado Dr. Cocktail adds another 20 fine recipes to his hand-picked collection of 80 rare-and-worth-rediscovered drink recipes, shares revelations about the latest cocktail trends, provides new resources for uncommon ingredients, and profiles of many of the cocktail world's movers and shakers. Historic facts, expanded anecdotes, and full-color vintage images from extremely uncommon sources round out this must-have volume. For anyone who enjoys an icy drink and an unforgettable tale.
Mocktail Party
By Diana Licalzi,Kerry Benson
Publisher : Blue Star Press
File Pdf: mocktail-party.pdf
Swap your favorite cocktails with these plant-based mocktail alternatives! Developed by two registered dietitians, the non-alcoholic drink recipes in Mocktail Party feature nutritious, all-natural ingredients with minimal sugar that you can easily find at any grocery store. The book also features valuable information about the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle, tips for sustainable mixology, and advice for ordering mocktails at a restaurant or bar. If you're tired of hangovers and don't want to drink sugar-loaded, processed sodas instead, then these healthy and delicious recipes are for you. Mocktail Party includes recipes for every occasion: • Classics like a Pal-no-ma and Aperol-less Spritz • Drinks with a twist like Watermelon Mock-jito & Summer Jam Fresca • Brunch favorites like No-Bull Bloody & Kiwi No-secco • Dessert treats like Salted Carmel & Tiramisu Mock-tinis • Frozen coolers like No Way Frose & Blueberry Acai Daiquiri • Holiday beverages like Pumpkin Spice Latte & Warm Cider and Sage Join the growing movement of health-conscious people who are cutting down on alcohol and opting to "make it a mocktail" instead.
The Great American Whatever
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From the award-winning author of Five, Six, Seven, Nate! and Better Nate Than Ever comes "a Holden Caulfield for a new generation" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Quinn Roberts is a sixteen-year-old smart aleck and Hollywood hopeful whose only worry used to be writing convincing dialogue for the movies he made with his sister Annabeth. Of course, that was all before—before Quinn stopped going to school, before his mom started sleeping on the sofa…and before the car accident that changed everything. Enter: Geoff, Quinn's best friend who insists it's time that Quinn came out—at least from hibernation. One haircut later, Geoff drags Quinn to his first college party, where instead of nursing his pain, he meets a guy—okay, a hot guy—and falls, hard. What follows is an upside-down week in which Quinn begins imagining his future as a screenplay that might actually have a happily-ever-after ending—if, that is, he can finally step back into the starring role of his own life story.
Scone with the Wind
By Miss Victoria Sponge
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Bake your way through the classics from Jane Eclair to Tart of Darkness, Banana Karenina and On the Rocky Road, Flapjack and the Beanstalk, Nineteen-eighty Petit Fours and many more! The most novel way to get to grips with the classics, Scone with the Wind features 75 delicious literary inspired recipes. Arranged by genre, enjoy biscuits and cakes, puddings and pies from romance and comedy through to horror and science fiction, and discover fun, edible versions of your favourite books. Includes witty introductions and amusing illustrations throughout, baking essentials and themed menus for book clubs, parties and afternoon teas. The ultimate treat for book (and cake) lovers! Recipes include: Breakfast at Tiffins, Whoopie Pies and Prejudice, Key Lime and Punishment, Captain Corelli's Madeleines, To Kill a Battenberg, Finnegan's Cake, Vanity Fairy Cakes, Middlemarshmallows, Eton Mess of the D'Urbervilles, Life of Pecan Pie, Alone in Berliner, Lord of the Mille-feuilles, The War of the Viennese Whirls, James and the Giant Peach Cobbler, Much Ado About Muffins, The Cherry Pie Orchard, Scone with the Wind and more!
Twitterature
By Alexander Aciman,Emmett Rensin
File Pdf: twitterature.pdf
Perhaps while reading Shakespeare you've asked yourself, What exactly is Hamlet trying to tell me? Why must he mince words and muse in lyricism and, in short, whack about the shrub? But if the Prince of Denmark had a Twitter account and an iPhone, he could tell his story in real time--and concisely! Hence the genius of Twitterature. Hatched in a dorm room at the brain trust that is the University of Chicago, Twitterature is a hilarious and irreverent re-imagining of the classics as a series of 140-character tweets from the protagonist. Providing a crash course in more than eighty of the world's best-known books, from Homer to Harry Potter, Virgil to Voltaire, Tolstoy to Twilight and Dante to The Da Vinci Code. It's the ultimate Cliffs Notes. Because as great as the classics are, who has time to read those big, long books anymore? Sample tweets: From Hamlet: WTF IS POLONIUS DOING BEHIND THE CURTAIN??? From the Harry Potter series: Oh man big tournament at my school this year!! PSYCHED! I hope nobody dies this year, and every year as if by clockwork. From The Great Gatsby: Gatsby is so emo. Who cries about his girlfriend while eating breakfast...IN THE POOL?
Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails
By Robert Simonson
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Indulge your thirst for new ways to enjoy tequila and mezcal with 60+ recipes for agave cocktails from a James Beard Award–nominated author and New York Times spirits writer. From riffs on classics such as the Mezcal Mule and Oaxaca Old-Fashioned to new favorites such as Naked and Famous or Smoke and Ice, discover how to use mezcal and tequila to create cocktails in nearly every classic cocktail formula—from flip to sour to highball—that highlight the smoky, edgy flavors of these unique and popular spirits. Robert Simonson, author of The Old-Fashioned and The Martini Cocktail, covers a broad range of flavors with doable, delicious recipes that are easy to assemble, most only requiring three or four ingredients. This comprehensive, straightforward guide is perfect for tequila and mezcal enthusiasts looking for creative ways to enjoy agave spirits more often and in more varied ways—or for anyone who just likes to drink the stuff.
Five, Six, Seven, Nate!
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"The Nate series by Tim Federle is a wonderful evocation of what it's like to be a theater kid. Highly recommended." –Lin-Manuel Miranda, star and creator of the musical, Hamilton Winner of the Lambda Literary Award Encore! Nate Foster's Broadway dreams are finally coming true in this sequel to Better Nate Than Ever that Publishers Weekly calls a "funny, tender coming-of-age story." Armed with a one-way ticket to New York City, small-town theater geek Nate is off to start rehearsals for E.T.: The Broadway Musical. It's everything he ever practiced his autograph for! But as thrilling as Broadway is, rehearsals are nothing like Nate expects: full of intimidating child stars, cut-throat understudies, and a director who can't even remember Nate's name. Now, as the countdown to opening night is starting to feel more like a time bomb, Nate is going to need more than his lucky rabbit's foot if he ever wants to see his name in lights. He may even need a showbiz miracle. The companion novel to Better Nate Than Ever, which The New York Times called "inspired and inspiring," Five, Six, Seven, Nate! is full of secret admirers, surprise reunions, and twice the drama of middle school...with a lot more glitter.
Generation Manifestation
By Steven Bereznai
Publisher : Jambor Publishing
File Pdf: generation-manifestation.pdf
My name is Caitlin Feral, and I'm about to face my final Testing Day. My younger brother and mom hope I return: that I survive the tests (which is not a given) and that I am still a dreg. They want me to stay here with them to keep what's left of our family together. They want me to stay here, in the shadow of the Genetic Wars, with mutant animal attacks, protectors in faceless helms eager to catch us in the slightest infractions, and a menial work placement that's waiting with my name on it if I fail the tests. But that's not what I dream about. In my dreams, I can lift a bus. I can fly. I have to Manifest. If I do, my classmate Lilianne and teacher Mrs. Cranberry will stop their bullying, and I can leave the danger and the dirt and the lack of food and medication and move to Jupitar City to be adopted by a Supergenic family. That's the promise—if Testing Day doesn't kill me first. "I barely got out of there. They're not afraid to kill us. They're not afraid to kill you." That's what my classmate Normand said after he returned from his testing, barely able to stand. But he's soft; I'm not ... right? The Treaty will protect me, and the Supergenics can only test within reasonable parameters to find their own kind, but the terror and pain in Normand's eyes makes me sweat and my heart race. What if the rules have changed? And what if I am a mere DNA regular? What if I'm nothing like the Supergenic heroes I read about in the comic books they send us from Jupitar City? Today, I find out. And I do know one thing. I would rather die trying than be stuck being me for the rest of my life. DON'T BE DNA REGULAR. BE GENERATION MANIFESTATION. The action-packed, heart-pounding adventure of Gen M begins here! Warnings: for fans of strong female protagonists, LGBTQ positivity, important neurodiverse characters, unexpected heroism, unexpected villainy and other unpredictabilities. Earlier version published as I Want Superpowers. Fans of Hunger Games, Divergent, 1984, Brendan Sanderson's Steelheart or Marvel's X-Men and X-Force will love Generation Manifestation! "A richly realized dystopian world that reads like The Hunger Games meets X-Men." — Ryan Porter, The Toronto Star "A teenager must determine where her true alliances rest in Generation Manifestation, a dark dystopian novel directed by tough choices and earned wisdom ... with heartrending twists."—Foreword Clarion Review "I LOVED THIS! ... it's on my list of the best books I've ever read ... You think you know what is going to happen, but you have no idea how many times my predictions were wrong." —Elizabeth Sagan, MyBookFeatures "One of the best things about this book was in the start I expected it to take the same beaten path. But it subverted my expectations. And I couldn't predict where the book was going next." —Ananya B, Goodreads "When I finished the last page, I had to close my eyes for a second and try to keep my mind together. I am not sure if it was an ending or a new beginning...This book is hands down my favorite so far this year. It was easy to read, very well written, and detailed." —Books of Cat, Goodreads "This book had the perfect mix of world building, character development and rich content that were tied beautifu
Better Nate Than Ever
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"The Nate series by Tim Federle is a wonderful evocation of what it's like to be a theater kid. Highly recommended." —Lin-Manuel Miranda, star and creator of the musical, Hamilton A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Slate Favorite Book of the Year A small-town boy hops a bus to New York City to crash an audition for E.T.: The Musical in this winning middle grade novel that The New York Times called "inspired and inspiring." Nate Foster has big dreams. His whole life, he's wanted to star in a Broadway show. (Heck, he'd settle for seeing a Broadway show.) But how is Nate supposed to make his dreams come true when he's stuck in Jankburg, Pennsylvania, where no one (except his best pal Libby) appreciates a good show tune? With Libby's help, Nate plans a daring overnight escape to New York. There's an open casting call for E.T.: The Musical, and Nate knows this could be the difference between small-town blues and big-time stardom. Tim Federle's "hilarious and heartwarming debut novel" (Publishers Weekly) is full of broken curfews, second chances, and the adventure of growing up—because sometimes you have to get four hundred miles from your backyard to finally feel at home.
By Garth Stein
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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM FOX 2000 STARRING MILO VENTIMIGLIA, AMANDA SEYFRIED, AND KEVIN COSTNER MEET THE DOG WHO WILL SHOW THE WORLD HOW TO BE HUMAN The New York Times bestselling novel from Garth Stein—a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope—a captivating look | 5,780 |
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It seems incredibly hard to<|fim_middle|> – save a few travel-themed posts here and there – because doing so makes me less prolific. No need trying to learn a new skill set when the current one works fine.
If you are struggling to create content but know a niche inside out, stick to what you know. Cover your niche. Be a master of one. Not a jack of all trades. | become prolific until you follow a few simple steps.
All the blog traffic and profits you crave flow your way if you churn out helpful content regularly.
Being prolific feels challenging at first. Raising the content creation bar seems intimidating and even overwhelming if you lead a busy life. But if you decide to create content regularly – despite your ego objections – you can create enough helpful content to make folk's head spin.
Follow these tips to publish content prolifically.
Before you can create content at a breakneck pace, learn to watch.
Be an observer. Watch. Learn.
Content is solution-based. Spot problems (tip #2) and craft solutions persistently.
Spotting problems is an art form. It all starts with being an observer so you see and mine problems that can be solved through your blog posts.
Spend the next 30 minutes doing nothing but observing problems of folks from your niche. Trawl niche specific forums. Read comments on top blogs. Watch. Observe. Record.
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All pieces of content are geared toward solving specific problems. If you want to be prolific spot problems quickly.
Example; a few minutes ago I read of a blogger complaining about writer's block. I immediately seized the problem and solved it through this blog post.
You may be having a difficult time coming up with blog post ideas but the root of your struggles is an inability to spot and solve problems quickly. Condition yourself to spot problems in your niche. Observe pain points. Tailor solutions via forms of content, whether the content be blog posts, videos or podcasts.
Be a content creating machine by spotting problems quickly.
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If you always seem to slam into writer's block lose non prolific blogging buddies to make room for creative dynamos. You will learn how to become a content creating machine from these successes.
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SPORT | Drifting
Motorsport: Nissan provides factory-backing for Kelly
21 Oct, 2016 10:16am
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In a Demon Energy D1NZ National Drifting Championship first, Nissan New Zealand will provide factory backing to championship winner Darren Kelly.
After nearly a year of teasing over social media, Kelly revealed his freshly built GT-R in Nissan colours to fans, supporters, and sponsors.
Kelly says<|fim_middle|>'t going to get that with a Nissan Skyline R34 or a Silvia S15, so building this car I knew that this would be something that's going to pull sponsors like that. We thought we'd need to do something outside the box and be something they still market today to tie in with all their branding and marketing.
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"Basically, I put it forward to them. We talked very briefly and within a matter of days the whole deal was signed and sealed. It obviously means big things for the future."
Nissan New Zealand General Manager John Manley says the opportunity to back Kelly is part of their ambition to support motor racing within the country.
"It's a step out of our normal sort of parameters," says Manley. "This year Nissan New Zealand is actually investing a lot more in motorsport and this is a component of that, and it's a really exciting part.
"It's bringing a different demographic and age group into it, but it's still all about Nissan and it's still all about performance and technology. It fits beautifully for us."
Nissan New Zealand collaborated with the Australian division to bring a NISMO GT-R GT3 to New Zealand for the Hampton Downs and Highlands 101. It's just one of the projects Manley and Nissan New Zealand hope will raise the profile of motor racing and the GT-R.
Drift fans will have numerous opportunities to get up close and personal with Kelly's GT-R this season, as the championship treks from Dunedin to Auckland, and everywhere in between.
Manley says Kelly's GT-R will bring more fans into the sport, and give Nissan customers the closest possible experience to drifting.
"The car is going to get a lot of exposure," he says. "The ultimate goal is to enhance our brand and to get a bit more awareness of the branding.
"We want to get more awareness towards GT-R which we obviously will-but we'll also get some activation with customers and dealer staff through the car. We can get a level of excitement for our customers and that's an experience you can't buy."
The first round of the Demon Energy D1NZ National Drifting Championship at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium takes place over December 2-3.
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The alleged fraud included bribes for a major power plant project in Malaysia. | finally having the car come together and complete is the realization of what was initially just an idea between D1NZ organisers and friends-but later turned into a year's long hard work.
"It's a dream come true," says Kelly. "It's been a real hard road, obviously the whole way through building such a crazy car. We've had big ups, and big downs. It's been pretty rough, but to see it come together in the last few weeks has been amazing.
"Realising what it is has made it all worth it. It's been a crazy ride, but seeing it finished is obviously a huge achievement. I'm stoked, and I can't wait to drive it!"
Kelly's first opportunity to compete in front of fans comes later this year at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium over December 2-3. Drifting will take place under a roof for the first time in Southern Hemisphere motor racing history when the series head's to the South Island.
The news is not only a major coup for the D1NZ National Drifting Championship, but for New Zealand motor racing as a whole. Factory support from manufacturers in New Zealand has been scarce of late, but Kelly's signing with Nissan brings hope to competitors around the country.
Kelly says former D1NZ competitor, and international drifting star, 'Mad Mike' Whiddett's backing from Mazda gave him hope he could emulate his countryman's achievements with Nissan.
"When Mike [Whiddett] did it, it was like 'shoot, that might that might actually open a door to that line of sponsorship'.
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In Memoriam: Tom Crown (1929-2021)
The International Trumpet Guild mourns the passing of Tom Crown.
Tom Crown<|fim_middle|>
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For many years, Crown taught trumpet at Roosevelt University in Chicago.
In 1969, Crown started producing mutes. He eventually formed the Tom Crown mute company, which became extremely popular mutes throughout the United States and abroad, and for which he was perhaps most well known.
Tom Crown married Donna Frank in 1959.
A full obituary is forthcoming. ITG welcomes the submission of photos (high resolution, 300 dpi+) and information to [email protected]
Tom Crown: (Photo Credit: Cindy Scaruffi-Klispie)
(Source: Neal Grindstaff, http://www.tomcrownmutes.com)
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'American Idol' returns on Sunday, as judges Katy, Lionel & Luke give us their audition dos and don'ts
ABC/Stewart CookAmerican Idol returns for its third season on ABC this Sunday night. Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan are also back, deciding which contestants get that Golden Ticket to Hollywood. They also shared all the mistakes contestants make during auditions — and the best way to impress them.
Don't audition with one of the judges' hits.
Luke says "performing one of our songs" will turn them off immediately. Katy adds, "Uh-huh! Thinking that's going to get them through, as though we're just so…buyable!"
Don't change up a well-known songs so it's unrecognizable.
"Another [mistake] is when they take a classic and…do something weird with it," says Luke, recalling one contestant who took Paul Abdul's "Straight Up" and, as Katy puts it, "Jack Johnson'd it."
Don't try to dance and sing.
"Sometimes it's just best to stand still, deliver the goods, and kill it," says Lionel. Adds Katy, "Focus on your strengths."
Don't show up with a furry friend.
"Don't bring your your pet," warns Luke.
Don't perform a fast song or a Beatles song.
"Anything that's too upbeat…they think they're being cool," Katy advises. And Lionel says Beatles songs are no good: "They don't "allow [contestants] to stretch out…we don't hear their voice, so we have to ask for another song."
Do stay humble
"Come in modestly and choose a great song that fits your voice, that pulls at our heartstrings," says Katy. "Have some presentational look, but just, like, come in there with great talent and willingness to learn."
"Let us discover you," agrees Lionel. "When they walk in the door and go, "I've got this," you go, "Well, no, you don't.'"
Do be everything.
"It's basically called,<|fim_middle|> the whole package to the table, if you can,'" says Lionel. | 'Bring | 2 |
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Jude Chinedu, Enugu
There was jubilation in Umuchigbo, the host community of the Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka's Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN) in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, recently, as peace finally returned to the once troubled area. For three years, the community was torn apart by fierce leadership tussle.
Members of the community had thronged the Ncheke market square early in the morning, where they eventually elected a new executive to run the affairs of the community for the next five years. They chanted songs of praise to God and solidarity to the newly elected leaders of the community.
Daily Sun gathered that the conflict was caused by a sharp disagreement on<|fim_middle|> and embrace peace was a good omen for youths in the community.
He recalled that there was a time friends would see each other and look the other way because they supported different camps, stressing that, at some point, he feared for his own safety as a result of the tussle.
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The caliphate city was agog on Tuesday, as thousands of supporters, thronged the Giginya Memorial Stadium to... | the method of selecting new leadership after the expiration of the tenure of the past executive. It generated unprecedented bad blood among members of the community and nearly degenerated into violent conflict.
While some youths were in support of the community's former chairman, Chief Francis Anike, who had been in the position for eight years, instead of the five-year tenure, as he was supposed to hand over in 2017, others called for a fresh election because his continued stay violated the constitution of the community.
On November 24, 2019, a large number of youths from the community besieged the Enugu State Government House with placards and banners calling for an election, which, according to them, would settle the lingering disagreement and forestall a degeneration of the conflict.
Addressing the protesters, Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi commended the aggrieved youths for being peaceful and assured them that, as the father of the state, he would intervene in the matter.
True to his word, the governor called for a meeting of all stakeholders of the community, including the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Chief Edward Ubosi, immediate past vice chancellor of Enugu State University of Technology (ESUT), Prof. Luke Agbo-Anike, and Chief Peter Aneke, renowned legal practitioner, to find a lasting solution to the crisis.
However, it took several other such meetings for an agreement to be reached and a transitional committee, headed by Chief Jude Agu, was inaugurated. The committee then conducted a peaceful election that has now reunited all warring members of the community.
The elected chairman of Lands, Works and Survey Committee of the community, Chief John Agbo-Anike, told Daily Sun that credit for the peace that has returned to the community should go to the peaceful disposition of Gov. Ugwuanyi: "There was a time we thought that this could lead to a bloody clash. Even the governor warned that, if the conflict was not tackled, it may take a different trajectory. So, we all are grateful that peace has finally returned.
"We can now conduct business in the community. We can now buy and sell land without any complications. We are prepared to right the wrongs of the previous administration; so, we are calling on everyone who is ready to do business to come."
An elder of the community, Chief Ben Okorie, said the recent reconciliation and election that took place has soothed all frayed nerves in the community.
He said: "The elders are fully in support of the new community leadership. We are ready to offer our little assistance whenever we are needed. The whole elders supported the idea of an election, so, today, we are happy that it has finally taken place and a capable and trusted personality has emerged as our chairman."
Another member of the community, Mr. Uchenna Okorie, said that the decision by their leaders to sheathe their swords | 594 |
Welcome to the Summerfield restaurant dining guide! Here you'll find the best Summerfield restaurants, as well as the newest and most recently reviewed Summerfield-area restaurants.
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IDT Concludes Phase II of ATRT / AADL Model-Based Testing Effort
Industry News, U.S. Army
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) has developed an Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) capability to create assurance tests directly from an Architecture Analysis and Design Language (AADL) system model. This effort has evolved over two phases of a U.S. Army contract with the goal of reducing aviation mission system integration testing time and increasing assurance by developing automated test tools that support a model-based system development process. IDT partnered with Carnegie Mellon's Software Engineering Institute (SEI) to help provide the model-based testing capability for this effort.
For Phase I of the contract, the team met the following technical objectives:
Designed and built a representative verifiable AADL prototype model.
Designed and built a prototype AADL interface into ATRT.
Demonstrated system data acquired by test matched the AADL modeled flow and behavior specification, proving the AADL interface into ATRT is a high-fidelity capability.
After completing Phase I, IDT was awarded a Phase II contract and met the following technical objectives:
Extended the initial set of supported model-based testing AADL features within a complex composite AADL model.
Demonstrated the application using data collected from a distributed real-time system.
Designed and productized the application so it can be adapted to a range of Systems Under Test (SUTs).
Conducted a transition event that will be a government acceptance test.
Delivered installed application for early adopters at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6.
During Phase II, the team created a live mock-up of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) as well as a virtual UAV for use as the SUT to demonstrate these extended capabilities. The virtualized UAV was simulated with the addition of three environmental sensors to record data. ATRT used recorded data from the SUT to perform automated test and analysis of the system by using the behavior and requirements as described in the AADL model. IDT's design for integrating AADL supports the capability of distributed testing across the system's development cycle to include requirements capture, system design, system performance, unit test, and system certification. By using ATRT to integrate automated test using AADL, a system designer maximizes the use of test planning resources since future tests can be planned based on previous results and trend analysis.
IDT developed a plugin for SEI's Open Source AADL Tool Environment (OSATE) which converts implementation instances of end-to-end flows into IDT's file format. These files are then used by ATRT software to automate testing of the system behavior and requirements defined in the AADL model. The system tester can install IDT's OSATE plugin directly through the OSATE interface and make it accessible on the OSATE user bar<|fim_middle|> significant characteristics of design choices. The model captures the UAV system behavior and specifies design characteristics and requirements that the SUT should meet to be considered an acceptable design. During the Phase II contract, IDT implemented the following UAV features in the model which are available for testing with ATRT:
End-to-end flow of data and/or events
Latency between logical components
Modes attached to threads
Communication bus bandwidth
Power bus capacity
System and component weight
Resource utilization of bound loads (memory, CPU)
Error flow
Functional hazard analysis
Data access and subprograms
At the conclusion of the Phase II, IDT proved that all these system features can be accurately represented in an AADL model and extended to generate code that is consumable with IDT's ATRT technology. Data gathered from the SUT are automatically tested multiple times against these model specifications and a complete diagnosis of the systems requirements are accessible for analysis.
IDT is working to transition this effort to a Phase III contract and also to apply this model-based testing methodology to a U.S. Army program that may benefit from using ATRT technology. For more information or to discuss using this technology on your DOD program which uses AADL, please contact IDT here and include ATRT / AADL in the message.
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading provider of high-performance solutions for large, complex, mission-critical systems in the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Using patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology and the ATRT Enterprise Platform (AEP), IDT develops solutions that enable its DOD customers to more rapidly field warfare capabilities. The core of IDT's mission is to deliver disruptive innovation in support the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who defend our nation every day. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and has additional offices in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. IDTus.com.
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Directed by Morten Tyldum. Written by Graham Moore, based<|fim_middle|> no. Push and pull. Open and closed. The device I type these words on is a very complex machine which, at its most basic core, simply consists of an enormous number of on/off switches. | on the book by Andrew Hodges. Featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Charles Dance, Mark Strong.
Ones and zeroes. Yes and no. Push and pull. Open and closed. The device I type these words on is a very complex machine which, at its most basic core, simply consists of an enormous number of on/off switches. A binary code, sufficiently extended, can be used to codify virtually anything. It was out of this that the mathematician Alan Turing, along with his fellows at Bletchley Park, built the formidable digital Colossus, the machine that would defeat (to some extent) the Nazi Enigma.
The new film The Imitation Game tells the story of Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch), who came to work at Bletchley in Hut Eight as a codebreaker. The Enigma machine, as developed by the Nazis, carried vital information in a code with new settings each morning which would "not logically be repeated before 200 million subsequent depressions. The Germans therefore understandably regarded Enigma transmissions as unbreakable…" (Keegan 499). Turing and his fellows, including Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley), did break the code and helped win World War II. They used a machine Turing designed called the Bombe – 'Christopher' in the film.
Within the structure of a standard Hollywood biopic, the film is enormously compelling and contains a brilliant performance from Cumberbatch at the center. Fans of BBC's Sherlock know he can effectively portray one type of alienating genius, but his Alan Turing is a distinct creature, possessing the emotions that Sherlock lacks but terrified to display them. And there is some historical basis for portraying Turing this way – we know, for example, that although not a statistician himself, Turing had such respect for raw data that he was an 'early adopter' of ESP. Seeing the evidence of above-chance 'hits' produced in ESP experiments, he felt compelled to accept it at least provisionally. (Hofstadter 599) If for no other reason, the film is worth seeing the film for Cumberbatch alone, and especially in his opening dialogue with the naval officer played by Charles Dance – a perfect one-act play in itself.
Some of the issues in the film are defensible from a dramatic perspective, but others (like the double agent) are less so. However, given its problems, I think the film does two things extremely well, and I would like to describe those things in some detail.
We now ask the question, 'What will happen when a machine takes the part of A in this game?' Will the interrogator decide wrongly as often when the game is played like this as he does when the game is played between a man and a woman? These questions replace our original, 'Can machines think?' (Hofstadter, 595-596).
A simple enough game, but one that spurred much of the early thinking in artificial intelligence. There are problems, of course. Last year it was a said a computer 'passed' the Turing Test by fooling 33% of respondents into believing that it was Eugene, a 13-year-old boy from Ukraine. While we shouldn't immediately suggest our computers pass themselves off as geniuses, emulating Eugene amounts to cheating.
Although the film suggests that Turing was more of a one-man show then was the reality at Bletchley, it is hard to overstate how important he was to the beginning of computers. Like Charles Babbage before him, he saw computers as essentially large physical things – and Colossus itself was an enormous machine – rather than the pocket-sized connection devices they have come to be.
Now a Turing machine works on a problem until it halts – that is, delivers an answer. The movie shows this quite effectively as at first Christopher simply runs, and runs, and runs, going through all the possibilities. The problem is that there are too many variables to run through in a finite amount of time, even if you can bring the brute force of machinery to the task. Incidentally, there are certain problems to this day that continue to stymie computers – a class of problems known as NP-complete, which are fascinating but a sidebar to our subject here. The Bletchley group, as shown in the film, hits upon a way to reduce the number of variables to make it possible for Christopher to halt and deliver the answer.
The original question 'Can machines think?' I believe to be too meaningless to deserve discussion. Nevertheless, I believe that at the end of the century the use of words and general educated opinion will have altered so much that one will be able to speak of machines thinking without expecting to be contradicted. (Hofstadter, 597).
As it happens, at this time the latest work on artificial intelligence concerns itself with attempting to replicate the structure of the human brain. This would seem to be problematic, given that the brain is a very poorly understood organ, as a survey of the mood-altering industry will evidence. The research is, not too surprisingly, funded by DARPA.
The other thing that I think the film does very well is give a sense of the entire operation. The work, needless to say, was classified. Even after the Enigma code was broken, it had to remain secret – so as to not to tip off the Nazis to abandon their machine. There were scores of people working on the top secret project, which went all the way up to Winston Churchill, who famously declared, "Give them what they want." It was highly coordinated, and is credited with shortening World War II by two years, according to a consensus of historians at least.
And they kept it secret. For nearly fifty years.
Think about that for a minute. In my most recent book, Dissenting Views II, I pointed out that both Bletchley Park and the Manhattan Project were examples of known, successful conspiracies. That is to say, they operated precisely as conspiracies are supposed to, and would otherwise be vulnerable to the same sort of criticisms hurled at other conspiracies.
There's no way to keep a large-scale conspiracy going with that many people involved.
Those complaints are dead. Because we are no longer positing a theoretical possibility anymore. We know there are demonstrable precedents. These things happened.
This was a conspiracy not only maintained by Winston Churchill, but by every British government for decades. Sure, it was a benign conspiracy – it won the war, you say. And it did finally come out. But suppose you had a government that indulged itself in a conspiracy that was not so benign. A domestic assassination or two, perhaps.
How long could you keep that covered up?
During World War I, the slaughter made the techniques of Genghis Khan more efficient, but the gains were practical, remaining on the plane of ruthless engineering. The coming of the eggheads meant new ways of thinking about war, and opened the door for charts, statistics, accounts, and strategy at a new level of remove. Clive James's remark seems quite appropriate. Unless we understand how this modern world operates, and under what circumstances the big decisions are made, we can have discussions, but they won't be serious. For all its historical flaws, The Imitation Game does a fine job bringing home both technical ideas difficult to convey in a Hollywood movie, as well as the broader idea of widespread and continued secrecy to the general public. In this, I find merit.
Hofstadter, Douglas R. Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid (Basic Books: NY 1979).
James, Clive. Cultural Amnesia (W. W. Norton: NY 2007).
Keegan, John. The Second World War (Penguin Books: NY 1989).
Penrose, Roger. The Emperor's New Mind (Penguin Books/Oxford University Press: 1989).
Poundstone, William. The Prisoner's Dilemma (Anchor Books: NY 1992).
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Th-INK-ing of You<|fim_middle|> love the Asters and the new banner die. You have made a masterpiece with them.
a beautiful design, Grace! love all the texture too....gorgeous!
This is so beautiful...I love the softness of the colors and then way this looks so pleasing to the eye. | : A Look Back!
Hello friends! Today we are taking a look back at Our Daily Bread Designs July Release.
For my card, I used the new Pennant Swag 2 Set, ODBD Custom Pennant Swag Die Set, and previously released dies: ODBD Custom Decorative Vase Die, Quatrefoil Pattern Dies, Asters Dies, Fancy Foliage Dies. My base is Crumb Cake and I made a tent topper card. I matted the ODBD Quatrefoil die on to the base, then for the popped up panel I used a Spellbinders Adorning Squares die to for the mat for my ODBD Decorative Vase die, which is the one I had originally designed and do love using! I filled my vase with three white Asters, cut with the custom Asters dies, and sponged with Pink Pirouette ink. I added Twinkle Goosebumps by Queen & Co (from AC Moore) to the flower centers. I then stamped the Get Well message with Pink Pirouette ink using the Pennant Swag 2 set, and die cut with the matching Pennant Swag Die. So easy... and so fun! I tucked in a few Aster leaves I had die cut from a scrap of designer paper, and flourishes from the Fancy Foliage Dies.
This card was pretty quick and easy, yet I love how it came out. I hope you were in some small way inspired by my design, and thank you so much for stopping by! I so appreciate your comments and love!
Thank you so much for stopping by! I love hearing from you!!
WOW, Grace! Your card is so gorgeous and so elegant! Love the soft colors with the craft! What a beautiful vase of flowers to go with your pennant! Hugs!
Sigh.....so, so, so soft and gorgeous!!!! I love every single little detail about this!!! So dreamy!!! HUGS!!
Oh Grace...this is stunning!! I adore your use of dies, the soft pink and all the texture!! It is so beautiful and pretty enough to be framed!! Gorgeous details and design sweet friend!!
Excellent! Not much else to say, just excellent.
Grace this is so sweet and pretty. This would make anyone feel much better. The vase die is awesome... once again wishing I bought that now. ha!
Oh, Grace! This is so gorgeous! I want the breadbasket deal so badly, but I just spent my allowance on other ODBD stamps!
I hope you and Alan are well!
So beautiful, Grace! Love the sponged centers of the flower and all the lacy die cuts.
SOOO gorgeous, Grace! Love the way you curved the aster petals and added the pink...looks fabulous!
Yes Grace, I am definitely inspired by your beautiful work!!!! It is so pretty, vibrant and fun!
What a gorgeous card Grace - this is beautiful - love the colours you have combined.
Beautiful, sure to brighten someone's day!!
I absolutely adore this beauty! It's picture perfect!
Grace, this is beautiful. I | 637 |
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Interaction – Juan Carlos Ospina Gonzalez
By October 23, 2009 12:00 am January 29, 2015 4:53 pm
In the future, Juan Carlos Ospina Gonzalez wants to learn ways in which he can apply his skills beyond the Internet – he wants to 'break out of the browser and maybe build a physical machine'. But at the moment, he is earning his crust with mostly Web-based toys and projects. His main focus is his work for Miniclip.com's Sketch Star Web animation toy, which gives people tools to draw their own animated strips – 'my biggest, most ambitious and most complex endeavour so far'. On the side, he experiments with Web-based animation on smaller projects, and collaborates with Bazuco BZC, a media corporation that works with artists.
Eschewing a conventional career route, Ospina Gonzalez dabbled with the Internet during its early days out of boredom, he admits. Working for advertising agency Ogilvy, doing mostly self-taught Flash and html programming, he soon noticed his skills gave him an edge over other graphic designers. 'I was getting better jobs and making the same, or more, money without a degree, because I knew how to program a thing or two,' says Ospina Gonzalez. 'I wasn't afraid to dive in to learn new things on the go, I had a good sense of composition and some rough understanding of self-taught interaction design.'
A degree in graphic design did eventually follow, a choice that was mainly due to an early love of drawing comic books. But Ospina Gonzalez soon realised that 'the print world was not for me, because print is such a one-way, closed medium'. At Ogilvy, he fared better making Flash games than other graphic designers, he says. And even before social Internet, he was keen to make Web-toys that could spread from person to person and record human expression in some way. 'I didn't think anything was worth the trouble if it couldn't allow the end-user to say something back or didn't let users talk to each other,' he says.
Having sent off his portfolio to Andy Cameron at Fabrica following his degree, Ospina Gonzalez was invited to join the research institute in Italy, where he designed Flipbook!, an early incarnation of his animation tool. 'That's where I learned most of what I know now.'
An Internet and technology trailblazer, Ospina Gonzalez also has a clear idea about the aesthetic role his work has to fulfil. 'Making something truly organic and alive through interaction that is concept<|fim_middle|> convictions through.'
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Andris November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
You're my hero, Juan 🙂
Carlos Bahamon November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
Juan Carlos is so hot right now!!!! | ually strong and beautiful goes hand in hand with a healthy dose of technological challenges,' he says. Scalability, connectivity, response time and graphic simplicity are vital parts of interaction.
Not being afraid of 'totally messing up and destroying things' is part of the everyday, says Ospina Gonzalez. 'There are plenty of eggs being broken, while we invent new omelettes.'
With dreams of an Internet that doesn't only exist on computers and expensive smartphones and a world 'full of beautiful design that can be available cheap and instantly everywhere, despite region or language', Ospina Gonzalez is a true blue-sky thinker as well as a pragmatist. 'Substantial ground has been gained on aesthetics and technology,' he says. 'In my dream world there is equal emphasis on redesigning, rethinking and asking how we can make this progress freer to enhance everyday lives, break one or two of society's foundations, and rebuild from there.'
CV Highlights:
2003-2004 Web designer Ogilvy Interactive, Bogota, Columbia
2004-2006 Researcher Interaction design Fabrica
2005 BA Graphic Design Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano/Bogota, Columbia
2007 to present Freelance and game developer Miniclip.com
'Juan Carlos Ospina Gonzalez is a really interesting guy. He'll be the first to admit that he's not the greatest programmer in the world, but what he's really good at is identifying where the value is and exploiting it.
What he did with the Flipbook! [animation tool] at Fabrica was so successful – he created something that was incredibly simple and easy to use, making it really hard not to start animating.
I thought I'd seen it all, but when I started to watch Juan I was very impressed. He is an amazing guy. He takes a very simple idea, but he completely believes in it and follows his | 399 |
For the second year in a row, Hyde Tools was honored recently with multiple awards for excellence<|fim_middle|> washer allows you to step back, stay dry and reach into every nook and cranny without contortion.
All of the featured products were designed by Corey Talbot, Vice President of Marketing and Product Development for Hyde. The packaging was created by Six-Point Creative Works in Springfield. For further information on the products, visit hyderewards.com. | in packaging and merchandising. The awards, given by the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA), were presented in May at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas.
Two of the awards centered on the company's new HYDE 14-in-1 multi-tool, which won both for the tool packaging and the design of a merchandiser. A gold award was presented for a colorful corrugated counter merchandiser that graphically illustrated many of the features and uses of the tool. These include four screw bits that are stored in the handle.
The tool graphics, which included both a product label and an unusual handle wrap, drew a silver award for Hyde. The wrap is applied as a transparent shrink wrap, with preprinted graphics that promote the screw bits in the handle and demonstrate how to use access and use them.
Also presented were two awards for the new HYDE Pivot Nozzle Wand for electric pressure washers, which were honored in both the hardware and lawn and garden competitions. The Pivot Nozzle Wand is a patented new pressure washer accessory, with a nozzle that pivots up to 90° as you work so you can reach in, over, under or around obstacles and still keep a 90-degree angle to the surface for maximum power.
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Hello BP family, Virgin multifam buy-and-hold investor here. I'm trying to buy a 2-4 -unit with conventional financing (already pre qualified) in Allentown, PA. My offers are based on healthy cash flow; min. $150/door. I've sent offers on six different properties, most of them in the same zip code. Asking prices are in the $110k-$140k range. My deal analysis results show $75k-$80k max would give me a positive cash flow, so I'm offering $70k-$75k to leave some room for negotiation. I'm sending these through my deal finder/broker, who's also a major broker in the city, and an owner of a late prop mngmnt company I want to use to manage my properties. I've had a good rapport with them via email, phone calls, face to face meeting, and they've shared a wealth of knowledge about their market with me. All six of my offers have been rejected (which is fine), though I only found out about getting rejected after specifically asking my broker what the news was on my offers (I was expecting her to call/email/text me as soon as offers were rejected). What bothers me is my broker sending me the following email: "In general our market trades within 5% of the asking if priced right. Clearly there are variables to each but I can tell you that you will never find a 40% reduction on price on anything on market. It will never happen. Sometimes we can shoot for 10,15,20% reduction and will get activity and communication going but 40% is going to get rejected every time." Firstly, buying the properties I've bid on at 5% under asking price would leave me with a negative cash flow, which means I'd be belly up in no time. Second, even if what she says is true, I feel like my broker's job is to "fight for me" to get the price I want, not tell me not to offer low. Should I not work with this broker? Should I find a broker who's mostly a buyer's Broker? I've researched this market well and it makes sense for me in so many ways that I want to stick with it. Thanks for all the help and advice!
Maybe your numbers are wrong. Do you literally mean cash flow negative near the asking price or just not at your target? If the market is telling you what those properties are worth you can't change that by asking to pay less. Seems to me you either need to invest in another market that fits your investment criteria, resign yourself to paying market prices locally or buy distressed and add value. Or get an agent who doesn't mind submitting a million offers for you. Yours wants to do something more profitable with his time.
Well, a different agent/broker isn't going to change the reality of the market. Your broker is telling you your offers/$150 min cash flow per door with the numbers you are using, are not realistic. He will likely stop submitting your offers soon. If you want that price, you'll likely have to find some desperate seller, off market, who is willing to take less than market price.
The market will set the price/value of a property. Just because one wants to acquire a property at a lower price does not mean that the seller should simply accept it when there is no real reason to. You will need to find distressed properties or distressed sellers to find the discounts you are looking for. Finding off market properties is where you typically find these kinds of deals.
@John Kutrzeba Keep on I think your right. I have tried to buy 2 on my street small community couldn't get them area way to popular. However that being said over last 10 years I have bought 4 sold 2 to the tenants. Keep fishing you will catch one. I ended up getting my real estate license because I felt only I could look out for my best interest.
Think about your agent's business the way you're thinking about your own real estate investing. A screaming deal for you, where you want to invest your time, is a no brained deal at 75% of market value where you walk in and are making strong cash flow from day one. You're selective and willing to look around because you know not everything is in your wheelhouse and you're not willing to just give away your money to the sellers. Why shouldn't your agent have a say in how he spends his time (which to him = money) and focus on the most profitable activities in his business - finding clients and getting deals closed. A dream client for him is one who is qualified, flexible, motivated and willing to pay market. Within the scope of any particular deal he's obligated to fight for your best interests but in expecting him to happily submit a dozen or more unrealistic, low ball offers you're essentially asking him to diminish his profit (tons of time with you in exchange for a single commission) so you can maximize yours. Not a good deal if he has other possible uses for his time.
A wise man I know once said that if he doesn't feel ashamed of himself when presenting<|fim_middle|> comparable recent sales to see if your offers are in line with market prices. If your offer is truly 40% below market, how do you expect a realtor to make that work? You don't need them to fight as much as work magic. They need some ammunition to sell your offer. If the market doesn't support your offer, then you need something else. Are you making all cash offers with no contingencies?
I need to challenge your statement that you have "researched the market". If you have researched it, then you should know with certainty what the market prices are. If your realtor is giving you honest feedback, how are they not doing their job? I understand that you want to get a higher return, but if all other investors are willing to pay more for a lower return, that is the reality you need to deal with.
- Keep making offers that get rejected.
Notice I didn't say, fire your realtor, because they are not the problem.
@John Kutrzeba Be careful with some areas of Allentown, some areas not so nice. | an offer, it's too high.
That said, your agent could be correct. What you really need are sales comps. Any REALTOR worth working with who says 5-20% discount is your best possible outcome should be able to quickly pull 10-15 nearby sales within the past 3 months and show them to you. If his numbers back up what he says, then you probably won't get the level of discount you want and neither he nor any other agent will waste their time presenting offers they know will be rejected.
Yes, it's the "agent's job" to present all offers. But then there's reality... They want to get paid too. Maybe you have a target of $150/door, but an agent has a target of only working with investors whose close 1 in 4 offers or better. And your 6 offers with zero closes means they're done working with you.
As others have said, the MLS is generally a very efficient market. If you want 40% off, there will be 10 other buyers who will make offers substantially higher. For big discounts, investors almost always have to find unlisted deals so there's no competition, that are in distressed condition, and sellers who need the property sold yesterday.
Hey, I am a veteran Allentown investor. Shoot me a PM with your contact info, I don't mind taking some time out to review your numbers quickly. You may be analyzing the properties wrong.
What type of contingencies do you have set? Have you considered removing some of them, such as the financial or inspection contingency? You will be at more risk, but a motivated seller might take you more seriously? Other option is to increase your earnest also.
John, it all depends on the listing. I use very different approaches for "hot" properties, stale listings, and off market deals. For Allentown I have recently sold duplexes in the 75-85k range that cash flow nicely. Though she is correct that most properties will trade at 95% or asking price or higher, there are plenty that trade lower. For the most dramatic examples, 313 N 14th was listed at 110k and finally sold for $76k, and 624 W Gordon was listed for $100k and sold for $60k. It can be done, but for each one of these kinds of deals I generally will get shot down about twenty times first. Don't give up!
For any properties that are under heavy competition, such as new listings, you want to come out with your highest and best up front. You need to move quickly on them, generally I get good ones under contract within the first 48 hours. For stale listings, that's where you can send out the low-ball offer and see who bites. Finally, how is your access to off market deals? These are the least competitive, but also can come with some unique headaches for your agent to deal with when the seller chooses to represent themselves.
The other question is to look at the numbers you are using to project cash flow and rate of return. If you are being overly conservative on these you will find yourself getting beat by others who are more realistic. Most of my clients find Allentown 2-units with a property manager will cash flow nicely all the way up to the $95k range.
I guess the question I would ask is this - being that you are a real estate agent yourself, how hard are you willing to work for lowball shooters asking for 40% off list?
My experience: when you are asking for that kind of discount off list, you need to have a rationale behind it and explain that clearly to your agent, who then can/should relay same to the seller/seller's agent. If your rationale is "I want to make $150/door instead of $100/door", that is probably not going to go anywhere, especially if you've never walked the property.
1. All cash, quick close, no contingencies.
2. Bedroom #3 had been turned into a commercial space at one time (an at-home hair salon) and needed some work to return it to a bedroom (remove water lines, etc).
3. Aside from cosmetics, roof & heating system were at the end of their lifespan and would need replacement soon.
If you are just shooting out offers without seeing the property, the broker knows you're just hoping to find someone desperate enough to take your offer. They're unlikely to work very hard to secure the property for you at such a low number. The commission on $80k after the split is $1200, and that's before taxes and expenses.
You should be able to nail down utilities, taxes and insurance pretty easily without making assumptions on numbers. I can call my agent and have a number in 10 minutes. The building owners should have information on utilities. Taxes is just a look up on the city/county records.
Even using your numbers, paying around $100k is somewhere around an 8-9 cap rate. In this market I can't see how you're going to do a whole lot better than that unless you're working in a war zone or you're buying something that has a lot of opportunity to add value.
John, based on my experience, the rents can be higher and the vacancy lower. It depends on unit composition of course but unless they are both /all studios the rents can be easily pushed up if you fix up the property a little.
You may need to change your search criteria. In my market, duplexes that are in desirable areas are selling for more than the equivalent single family homes. A lot of them are also going into multiple offer situations within a matter of days and close at or even over the listing price.
As a broker, yes they do have to represent your best interest but they also have responsibility to you to set your expectations appropriately. If the comps show that these should sell at list price with multiple offers, you need to be aware of that. No one is going to take a low-ball offer when there are multiple higher cash offers on the table. If the MLS isn't agreeing with you, you may need to start doing marketing yourself. Several people have mentioned this already, but you may need to start looking for distressed properties and off-market deals.
So for your example, a 2 unit with a $1400 rent roll. Right off the bat, I would need to see what the unit mix is. Typically in Allentown you'll have a converted row home that has a 1 bedroom unit on the first floor and a 3/4 bedroom unit on floors 2 and 3.
Rent is going to be largely dependent on not only the unit mix but also the quality of the finish product.
For a nice finish product on a typical 1 bed/1 bath unit in center city you can expect up to around $800 ($850-875 if the unit is extra nice or has something else going for it, like being super large, exposed brick walls, etc.) The 3 or 4 bedroom unit can rent for $1100-1200 in similar condition assuming new updated kitchens and baths.
So what might be advertised as a $1400 rent roll, may very well be able to be $2000 with less than $10-15k in work. A savvy investor may look at the property and realize a $10,000 investment in some new kitchens and bathroom updates may net them $7000 a year in additional rent. This may be happening with some of these properties. I know you're taught to generally buy based on in place rents, but real solid market knowledge can make you comfortable with deviating from that rule in certain situations.
I would underwrite your deals with 1 month vacancy, $700-1000 per unit in repairs and capex, 10% management, and accurate taxes, $375 per unit for trash annually, $75 per unit rental fee annually, $20 per month for common area electric, $800 per unit if you pay gas heat and hot water, $1400 per unit if you pay oil heat and hot water for tenants. $850 for insurance for duplex.
Also gotta keep in mind that a lot of people buying duplexes are self managing and not including management fee in there, which is going to put you at a disadvantage.
What he says is you need to put more down while matching the local practice for retail sale.
For unlisted properties you can offer what you want factoring in realtor fee for wholesale.
@John Kutrzeba Your signature line says you are an agent. So I operate under the assumption you have some background to in understanding how to value properties. There are many accepted ways to value properties, cap rate, comparable sales, grm, price per unit......what is not an accepted way to value a property, is how much an individual wishes to get in cash flow. I want to get $5k in cash flow per door. You think if I make offers based on what I want, that that offer is going to be taken seriously?
Your statement here makes me think of this commonly seen image below.
@John Kutrzeba - tough market in the Lehigh valley at the moment. You have to have a plan immediately of how your going to add value. The last two I bought in the valley, First was full price sight unseen (it got accepted)... We also negotiated a substantial credit due to deficiencies in the place... and I've had to put a few bucks into it as well. It does cash-flow nicely, but its been a challenge for the first several months.
I bought another building a week after closing on that one - vacant duplex that took a $65k rehab. We just refied out of that a few weeks ago... still have some skin in it, but well under 20%. I negotiated a cash deal, 2 week close, and put up $10,000 earnest money to win that one... all in the living room while other investors were in the building!
At any rate, there are plenty for sale - most if not all are "full freight" retail pricing too. I've got a couple that Ill sell that way, and they still make LOTS of money (even with current interest rates)... however I have little inclination to do so. Your going to be extremely hard pressed to get acceptance of those kinds of discounts at the present time... still a sellers market from my perspective.
Id steer you towards re-evaluating the strategy and what your ultimately trying to do. The other unwritten rule is many of the localities are getting fed-up with remote owners that simply squeeze cash out and bring in substandard tenants that cause decline in the neighborhoods. Its a real problem in several areas... I've also found a source of deals working to fix that - but again, its not easy. Ill be blunt, If I had a property listed for $140k and someone floated in an offer of $75k your not going to even get a response from me, than again sellers can afford to be arrogant at the moment.
Offer price is a specific number. No zeroes.
Distressed seller with a problem I solve.
Most had to be cash. Odd property or regular property with too many repairs.
When you have permission to insult them, go ahead, in writing. The last one called back and said please, insult me. I bought a bad buy at the auction Fri and own this free and clear. I said I'd snailmail his insult to him tomorrow after talking with my wife.
He received my written LOI and we are under contract at 60% of value. A very specific price that looks large when written out. Need why they are selling. Need them to ask to be insulted. You didn't have either on your offers.
No seller is going to take %40 off if they can get 5% off. You are hunting the wrong game for the what you want to end up with... MLS seller isnt it... as was said above... you need off market, distressed.
cap rate, $ per door etc.. arguments dont matter if sellers can point to comps and say nope, I can sell it for x. Who knows WHY those buyers are paying that, it might offend your math... but that doesnt matter.. the sales prices are the real market in your area... your fantasy market of x per door is moot. Your realtor is telling you your strategy wont work... dont be offended... listen. ask them what you SHOULD be doing to land a property at your target.. use their knowledge.
@John Kutrzeba it is easy to verify if your agent is right or not. You can pull statistics on what properties sell for versus asking price. You can pull | 2,679 |
The Irish Academy of Engineering has honoured "engineering visionary" Professor Tony Fagan of UCD by awarding him the 2016 Parsons Medal.
The Irish Academy of Engineering awards the Parsons Medal for Engineering Sciences to engineers or engineering scientists of exceptional ability in research or engineering technology. Professor Fagan is professor of electrical and electronic engineering in UCD.
The Parsons Medal commemorates the work of Sir Charles Algernon Parsons, the<|fim_middle|> areas have emerged from his student groups, Massana, Voxpilot, BiancaMed, Deca Wave and Xerenet among others. Professor Fagan has collaborated with and acted as consultant to many major Irish-based digital and communications companies.
He has also obtained €4.5 million in research funding during his career. He has more than 130 peer-reviewed papers published in international journals and holds a BE (Electrical) from UCD and a PhD (Electronic Engineering) from NUI. | inventor of the steam turbine. Parsons was an Anglo-Irish engineer, best known for his invention of the compound steam turbine. He worked as an engineer on dynamo and turbine design, and power generation, and had a great influence on the naval and electrical engineering fields. Previous winners of the medal include Dr Patrick Prendergast, provost of Trinity College Dublin and Professor (Michael) Peter Kennedy, professor of electrical and electronic engineering, University College Cork.
"Professor Tony Fagan is a very worthy recipient of the Academy's Parsons Medal award. The award recognises engineers or engineering scientists of exceptional ability in research or engineering technology. Professor Fagan perfectly fits this description and through his work can rightly be described as an engineering visionary," said Eoin O'Driscoll of the Irish Academy of Engineering.
"Professor Fagan's field of excellence is Digital Signal Processing (DSP), a discipline crucial to the modern world of high-speed communications, the internet, multimedia content and modern medical imaging.
"The technology of DSP and the associated advanced mathematical calculation methods needed within it is unknown to most of us, yet, it has had a massive impact on our day-to-day life. As a result of DSP, information can be transferred at speeds a million times faster than was previously possible. If you watch television, connect to the internet, use a digital camera, make a mobile phone call, drive a car, type on the keyboard of a home computer, or use a charge or debit card, you are taking advantage of DSP – the technical brains in all those devices.
"Through his far-seeing establishment in the early 1980s of a research group based at the UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Professor Fagan has been prominent in creating a high-tech DSP ecosystem in Ireland. Dublin now has a 'DSP valley' that is the envy of many high-tech regions elsewhere. From the time that DSP was in its infancy, Tony made sure that Ireland was participating strongly in the development and exploitation of this essential technology. Thanks to his foresight and hard work there are now several Irish companies that proudly walk the world stage supplying highly innovative DSP solutions to the global communications and medical device industries.
"Professor Fagan has achieved this by contributing some innovative ideas that were derived from his advanced engineering research. Also, he has enabled many important industry-based developments directly and through his education and mentoring of a substantial number of engineers to PhD level and higher," concluded O'Driscoll.
Following early career experience as a project leader in Marconi Research Laboratories in the UK, Professor Fagan returned to Ireland in 1980 and founded the DSP Research Centre group in UCD. A number of significant spinout companies in DSP and related | 550 |
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Haul Road Memories
Beautiful day on the Old Haul Road. Note the colorful new trail sign next to the old brown.
I didn't sign up for this — 48 degrees and a strong breeze that gave me the shivers on Skyline Boulevard.
But it was Monday, time for a longer ride. There's no worse experience than descending at high speed while shivering. Must be something wrong with the bike.
Nope. It's just the body creating disharmony.
As I descended Portola State Park Road, its steepness reminded me of why I haven't ridden up it in 20 years. Only for the craz<|fim_middle|> likely try to climb it someday. The Baker/Bridge trail (dirt/gravel) takes you through some nice deep redwood forest before connecting to Haul, making this a very worthwhile road to traverse. Baker/Bridge trail is open to bikes.
Ward truck trail is still on some maps. It connects Long Ridge Open Space through some Portola State Park land and some Redtree land to the Redtree side of Old Haul. Definitely a mountain bike route, and of course not legal. There is a very cool old breakwater at the bottom for crossing the creek. The breakwater was made from large paving stones and dated somewhere around 1900. Along the way, lot's of places to make wrong turns, and a few squatters hovels. What more could you ask for?
Ray: if you started from Santa Clara, you probably rode 70 miles with probably around 6500 to 7000 ft climbing (if you went over Haskins Hill). Pretty solid ride I'd say.
Larry Fieman Says:
thanks Ray …. | ies.
The descent has its appeal. I coasted into the park, riding past the headquarters, crossing a creek bridge and turning right for the access road to the Old Haul Road, as I have been doing since 1980.
I arrived at the new steel bridge and took the obligatory photo of Pescadero Creek where Jobst Brandt always lamented the absence of big fish.
Jobst steered dozens of us his way onto the Haul Road, which today would be the wrong way. We turned left after climbing the hideously steep access road past Iverson's Cabin (gone) onto the Haul Road.
In three-tenths of a mile we arrived at a gate (never took photos there) and continued on our way to the fabled Gate 10 road. Today it has decorative road signs to guide the logging trucks, but back then you had to know your way around.
Never photographed, the end of public access to the Haul Road going east.
It's no ride for the faint of heart. We faced three miles of unrelenting climbing on a dirt road that could be muddy or dusty. It had sections of 16 percent, probably more in places.
When we rolled up to Gate 10, it meant the hard riding was over (Gate 10 was gone in 2009). Time for a celebration photo. Jobst took many over the years.
Hard riding to Gate 10, around 1977. Jim Westby, (rider hidden), Smokey, Rick Humphreys. (Jobst Brandt photo)
These rides drew Gary Fisher, Tom Ritchey and other elite competitive riders. No doubt the rides inspired them to pursue their dreams of winning races, building the ideal off-road bikes.
Gate 10 ride about 1977. ?, Keith Vierra, ?, Marc Brandt, Peter Johnson, Gary Fisher, Bill Robertson, Tom Holmes, ? (Jobst Brandt photo).
Why the Gate 10 route? Jobst liked to avoid Highway 9. He preferred off-road riding whenever possible to reach a destination — Big Basin Redwoods State Park in this situation.
Celebrating the climb at Gate 10 circa 1981, Ted Mock, Keith Vierra, Dave McLaughlin, Sterling McBride, Dave Zanotti, Tom Ritchey, John Pinaglia. (Jobst Brandt photo)
Jobst scoffed at the notion of a mountain bike, but he was like that. He figured a road bike was good enough.
You're not welcome here now. The signs say it all. It wasn't as bad back then, but Jobst and his cadre hid from the logging trucks on rare occasions.
One of these days the Haul Road might be open to the public, extending from Highway 9 to Pescadero Creek Road. It's going to take a lot of negotiating and public pressure, but it could happen.
I turned around and headed northwest toward Loma Mar. Note that Pescadero Creek County Park added new trail signage. Bridge Trail is now Baker Fire Road. They need to update their online map.
Over the years the road has seen its share of trauma from heavy rains. This past winter left the road rutted in places, but otherwise in good shape.
At Loma Mar I greeted the bearded fellow, Steve, doing all the hard work to build a fabulous new Loma Mar Store, soon to open. It has been closed for eons.
Jobst liked to stop here and talk with previous owner Roger Siebecker. Roger was also a volunteer fireman, and on more than one occasion, helped Jobst Riders who had taken hard falls, most notably the Wurr Road Bridge disaster.
I continued on up Highway 84 and Old La Honda Road to check out the slide. Still no repair underway, but the road is open for bikes.
Riding southeast on Skyline Boulevard the temps turned favorable as I ground my way back to Saratoga Gap. The temporary road repair past Horseshoe Lake has a stoplight. It could be a while before it's permanently fixed.
At the end of my ride I reflected on the day's effort and counted myself lucky that I could still do all the climbing. It doesn't get easier with age.
Old Haul Road map
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4 Responses to "Haul Road Memories"
yodavemac Says:
Hey Ray,
Ted Mock is the ? guy in the picture with me. Blue jersey with red stripe, hand on helmet.
Dave Mac
Brian Cox Says:
The Haul Rd (Redtree Properties calls their part of it "Pescadero Haul Rd") and the Gate 10 Rd (Redtree's "Butano Haul Rd") were built in the early 1900s as logging RRs by Henry Middleton's California Timber Co. The CTC mill was on Waterman Creek, just W of the current mill (no longer in operation but still occupied as recently as 2015) built by Santa Cruz Lumber.
The RR started up towards Gate 10 ~300 yds E of the current road (Redtree calls it Deresti [sp?] Rd). When it washed out, Santa Cruz Lumber, no longer concerned about grade, cut a new road straight up the hill. This is the steepest section. When the road levels off and heads W, the old RR comes in from the E.
About 40% of the way to Gate 10, there was, prior to the mid-1990s, a water tank. Shays, the locomotives used to log this area, were steam powered. The feeder creek was named "Water Tank Creek". You can find it on maps.
A little over halfway, a slide causes the road to be steeper than it was in the Shay days for 300-400 yds. Another washout somewhat higher, causes a shorter steep section. Other than these sections, the road is more or less RR grade (for Shays) until Gate 10. (The last time I rode it was 2013, so things may have changed…)
jamesRides Says:
Another way to visit Haul Rd is via Camp Pomponio Rd. From Alpine, this road connects with Baker/Bridge trail to connect with Haul Rd. It's mostly paved and narrow, great for a road bike. I've only descended on it, but will most | 1,405 |
Over the past week investors have turned more positive on the outlook for the global economy and for a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian crisis, with more cyclically-sensitive assets performing strongly…..
Although US bond yields have declined, possibly partly due to weaker than expected growth data from the US in the first part of the year, most forward indicators point to US recovery in Q2 2014. Stronger US growth and indications China's stimulus policies are starting to have a positive effect on China growth (PMIs hit 5 year highs in May), give us<|fim_middle|> favouring an easing in policy settings at its Thursday meeting. The ECB has previously noted the risks stemming from a strong Euro and if the ECB does nothing, after indicating comfort in changing policy at this week's meeting, the Euro will spike higher and confidence in policymakers to deliver will vanish. The Bank of England is likely to continue to be mildly dovish, keeping GBP under pressure. While the market largely dismissed the disappointing US GDP data last week, payrolls numbers will likely provide a better indication of the health of the economy. We expect further broad USD strength as signs of recovery sees bond yields reversing their recent decline. Indeed, greater optimism has seen more negative positioning for the Swiss Franc as investors unwind defensive positions. | confidence that global recovery remains on track, supporting our positive view on downtrodden cyclical assets, with commodities, growth currencies and cheaper equity markets likely to perform.
Nickel price correction likely short-lived, but we prefer copper. Despite the 5% price fall last week, nickel remains the best performing industrial metal this year, with a 37% rise. While we believe that nickel may have near-term upside on momentum buying, stretched positioning and elevated inventories could cap further price rises. Given positioning and sentiment, we view copper as a less risky way to play the rebound in global growth. The US natural gas price jumped 5% last week as higher temperatures are expected in the lower 48 US states over the next couple of weeks. However, with inventories on a rising trend as supply ramps up, we maintain a medium-term negative view on the Henry Hub price. Wheat price dropped by a further 4.1% last week, as investors became more optimistic on a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian crisis. Ukraine and Russia account for 16% of global wheat exports.
European bourses rally on European elections, leveraged MIB index up 11%. The Italian FTSE MIB rose 6% (and the 2X leveraged FTSE MIB index rallied 11%) as voters endorsed Prime Minister Renzi's reforms in the European elections. Meanwhile the DAX hit an all-time high, rising 2% over the week. While the results of the European elections showed a rise in anti-establishment parties, the pro-European centre-left and centre-right will keep hold of about 70% of the legislature, keeping most investors happy with the results. Gold miners felt the drag of falling gold prices. Gold fell 3.2% over the week, while the DAXglobal Gold Mining index fell 4.7%. The European Commission's report on energy security released last week, discussed nuclear in more favourable terms than recent rhetoric in the EU. The WNA Global Nuclear energy index rose 2.4% over the week.
ECB expected to ease, keeping downward pressure on the Euro. It is crunch time for the ECB this week, with consensus expectations | 447 |
Features, Interview
I don't talk much about ambient music in this project, but it is such a big part of my everyday life. This omission makes sense. I have spent a lot of my life over the past two years discussing the artists, events, and spaces where we have been united by volume, propulsive beats and anthemic chords. Our community was brought to life on the alter of the dancefloor where we all sought to celebrate life and I was there to document it. However, my experience of electronic music and my path to that sacred space of celebration did not come through techno, house, or any other traditional genre of dance music. It came through countless hours appreciating the slow beauty of Brian Eno, Steve Roach, and numerous other ambient artists. Every since listening to Eno's "Music For Airports" and Roach's "Structures of Silence", my DNA has slowly mutated to give me feelings of profound calm and restfulness when I let those waves of soft, reoccurring loops wash over me. Even today, I spend the vast majority of my time in my listening chair exploring the dense sonic landscapes of Brock Van Wey and Tim Hecker or the beautiful ambience of Miles Davis rather than venture out into crowds and noise. So it seems fitting to return to where it all started. It seems fitting to complete the circle and end with an a local artist named Forest Management who has walked this path as well and has created beautiful ambient music.
I still remember when I saw Forest Management (John Daniel) perform live for the first time. It was a year or two back in the Frequency Friday series. He was playing tracks from his most recent album "Transparent" and had a reel-to-reel project set up playing stock footage of an old black and white movie.
The whole experience gave me a feeling of timelessness. Despite their date of creation being separated by vast expanses of time, it was as if all these images and sounds were meant to co-exist together in the same space. It was as if this music had been echoing through our forests, oceans, and atmosphere for all of time and John had somehow decoded the sonic vibrations that connect us to those people of so long ago. I couldn't help but feel a profound sense of the immense, but still finite, span of human history. So many individual lives all living by the same cycles and routines. So many individuals hearing and responding to the same rhythms of life, but responding to them all in different ways. This is the power of the patient, gorgeous loops in Forest Management's music. It is a musical rosetta stone that gives us the headspace to explore the unexamined facets of our reality and see the interconnection of all things and time.
We need meaningful, powerful ambient music like Forest Management's in these loud and chaotic times. We need music that helps us feel a range emotions. We need music that can offer us headspace and not just fill our empty moments with cacophony. We need music that can help us find ourselves and navigate the twists and turns of life in an intentional fashion and not just add in more statements about how we should be living. We need music that can quiet our fearful and nervous thoughts of the future and let us engage deeply with all the beauty going on around us. In short, we need music that can help us disengage and reconnect with all that it means to be human. Forest Management's new album "The Contemplative Life" (out now on Cathedral Transmissions) is a perfect piece of ambient music to accompany your attempts to slow down and reflect on the world around you. It is one of his finest works to date and would be a fine accompaniment to any quiet moment that you hope to enjoy at a deeper level.
Local Autonomy: What does music and sound more broadly mean to the way you live and experience life?
Forest Management: I've always tried to live life through a reflective lens. There is too much meaning and purpose in every moment to just pass off as unimportant, or ignore all-together. In each day there are new things to learn, natural phenomena that we failed to notice the day before, and a freeing uncertainty for tomorrow. For me, music serves as a companion for those everyday moments. This companionship causes me to seek out music and sounds that resonate with my own unique self-reflection and daily life. It's also a big part of my personal faith, as I see music as valid proof that I'm on this miracle of a planet for a reason.
LA: How did you get into making music?
FM: When it came to recording and listening to music I was kind of a late bloomer, though I had been in my school music program since the fifth grade. I started on the string bass, and didn't appreciate it as much as I probably should have…I picked up percussion in high-school, and loved it…that's when I began to call myself a musician. Drums will always be my first love. I started a band with three of my friends called Royal Waves towards the end of my sophomore year. We made post-rock, though it wasn't extremely intentional – our recordings just came out of whatever was influencing us at the time. It was a nice feeling to stand for something that was different from what the other local bands at the time were putting out, though. I suppose that mode of creating kept developing, and I found myself attracted to the more 'experimental' elements of the music that we were into at the time. I kept pursuing that attraction, and it became more and more refined, even to this day. After I graduated high-school my youth pastor gave me a classical guitar, and I started to write songs on my own. I delved in the folk music scene a little bit, and was really into the personal, intimate aspects of independent songwriting. I really didn't start making ambient music until later…I probably listened to ambient music for a good year or two before I attempted to create it on my own. The first ambient record I bought was Brian Eno's Music For Airports. I got it on a Friday night at a Barnes & Noble when I was alone and had no real plans for the weekend (which was kind of the norm). I had no idea what to expect…I think the artwork just caught my attention. I still keep that CD in my car, and will only listen to it sparingly…it's a very personal thing for me and sort of brings me back to that time of my life, a time that I cherish.
LA: What are some of the musical influences that helped shape your sound?
FM: My influences are pretty straight-forward…when I first stumbled upon ambient music I immediately knew it was going to be my niche. It's that feeling you get when you find something, and you know it's what you've been looking for, what you've been waiting to hear. It amazed me that there were musicians who solely focused on these minimal, pure sounds, with no particular 'catch' or need for much more. Stars of The Lid is still my all-time favorite collaboration. I'm also very inspired by ambient composers & artists like William Basinski, Scott Solter, David Tagg, Tim Hecker, Sean McCann, and Celer – there are almost too many to name. However, I don't intend to re-create any of the sounds I am influenced by, and I do listen to a variety of other types of music.
LA: There is a patience and beauty in your music that I often hear coming out of the music of Brian Eno, Steve Roach, and other like musicians. I find profound senses of calm and clarity when listening to the repetitions and slow evolution of your music. What is your approach to recording? How do you find these melodies?
FM: The approach is pretty simple – I decide I want to record music, and I get my computer and synthesizer and find a quiet place where I can concentrate. It usually comes just as that – a natural impulse rather than a planned event. Music For Stargazing was an exception, as I had set a deadline for myself to be able to give the music to a local planetarium. I kind of see that CD-R as a completely different time and phase of writing though, and my friend Adam Miltner and I actually held writing sessions for most of the tracks. Because I use computer software to both compose and record, I end up with a lot of recordings that I don't use. Usually I'll try different angles of progressions and textures, and once I achieve a foundation that feels right I'll start to build upon it. About 90% of my recordings are first-takes, and I just add layers on top. The end product is something that I could have never predicted, and each track really takes a life of its own, since I don't go back to cut or edit anything. If there is anything I've been striving or trying to do lately, it's having the discipline to keep things simple. When I first started playing out about 2 years ago I would have all of this gear, and it would just become too much…it would stress me out. Now I just use one instrument, and maybe two or three different sounds. It's what you do with it that really brings everything to fruition.
[The Contemplative Life Cover]
LA: Your new album is called The Contemplative Life. What were your thoughts behind the title to that work?
FM: One of my favorite parts of releasing instrumental music is being able to tie an idea, or some sort of underlying message along with it, in a way that is not always as overt as in most vocal music. Sometimes it is just one word. With The Contemplative Life, I again was looking through a reflective lens. I work a 9-5 office job, in a suburb that I grew up in and have since moved away from. The location of the office building I work in has always seemed like a very unique, surreal place to me. There is a sense of modern development, but not too much. There is plentiful vegetation and space. I always take a walk everyday from my building through these woods near the back of the parking lot. There is such a preserved peace – it's as if the architects/investors/developers who were trying to make a ton of money off the property left in the early 1990's and forgot about the place. Now it's just there, totally functional but not swept up by the rapid development that takes place right down the street. The word "The Contemplative Life" just came to mind because as much as something like an office building can be a part of a person's daily grind, there can still be a beauty and a peace within those places and moments. It's up to us if we are willing to slow down enough to notice it. Usually we aren't.
[A Running Stop from "The Contemplative Life"]
LA: You have a devotion to releasing your music physically and have a bandcamp to offer digital downloads as well. What are your thoughts on the interconnnection between physical and digital release formats? Do you have a preference of the two?
FM: If I had more resources from the start, I would have released all of my music physically. I first went the digital route because I had music that I wanted to share with others, and wasn't quite yet turned onto the idea of cassettes and CD-R's. Once I started hanging out with artists in the local underground scene, it became apparent that in many ways, physical can be a more rewarding and reciprocating way to share music. It's definitely more personal. The one tape I've put out, Transparent, has been such a joy to be able to share with family and friends. I can just grab a couple and take them to shows. There is intentionality in it that is becoming scarcer in today's music world…
LA: The Cleveland electronic music scene is always doing fun, forward-thinking events/releases/etc. What is it like to be a part of that community? Do you have any collaborators up there you like to work with?
FM: I love Cleveland and I'm here to stay. I owe a lot to the scene that I'm involved in here, as I find myself constantly challenged, inspired, and supported by the breadth of talent in this city. There are some great artists doing some great things. I think of guys like Sam Goldberg, who has made a ton of great music but then also turns around and supports other musicians by booking gigs and putting out tapes. When you say "forward-thinking" I immediately think of John Elliott and his label called Spectrum Spools – if you are not familiar with it you definitely need to check it out. It's high-quality stuff. The community here may be small in some ways, but it's tight-knit. My hope is that it won't just survive, but that it will grow, and that a new generation of like-minded artists will step up to the plate. I've had a few jam sessions over the last year or so with some great artists up here, but no official collaboration as of yet. I also just recently began playing drums in a band called Infero – we just finished recording a new LP, and its sounding pretty awesome. Not ambient at all. It's spectacular. It's a ton of fun to hang out with those guys.
Forest Management Bandcamp
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Much of how I judge my connection with an artist is based on the lessons Kevin Kennedy taught me about one's musical compass. In a candid conversation we had on how we both relate to music, he shared with me an insight that has become a core idea to how I approach music. He said that one knows very quickly if a track or set speaks to them. If the music grabs you and leaves you bobbing your head then you know that you have a connection with that creation. I have carried this insight with me and it has helped me immensely in understanding and refining what I call my musical compass. This inner compass is pretty important in our time period of increased "connection," screaming NOISE, and endless mounds of "news." Like the magnetic forces of our north pole has provided a form of navigation through endless horizons of land and sea, our inner musical compasses now guide us through the mounds of information that we all have to move through to find the art and people we connect with most and want to learn from. It was this compass that has led me to a deep appreciation for Tony Fairchild's work and his desire to take the long, scenic route through the valleys and mountains of skill building rather than the direct route of instant gratification.
Anyone present the the first time I heard Tony Fairchild spin could see how I instantly connected with his work. Prior to seeing Fairchild spin live, I had not heard much of his work. I knew from the little exposure I had with his mixes online that we had a common musical vocabulary and were interested in the same constellations of sound. However, it was not until that set that it really clicked for me. It was not until I turned off all the distractions and just opened myself up to that experience that my musical compass confirmed how much I connected with his vision of the world. From the minute that needle hit the first record, I could not stop bobbing my head and was soon propelled into strange, trance-like convulsions around the dancefloor. However, its not surprising that I connected with his work.
At that time, my musical compass had me exploring the darker spectrum of techno and house, which primed me to look deeply into the imagery behind Fairchild's set. Fairchild spun a set that weaved together a string of sounds that evoked the dystopian soundscapes that seemed to really be capturing my imagination at the time. The set ebbed and flowed through an exploration of the space in-between precision and spastic syncopation. It moved from propulsive energy to the sort of deconstructed sputtering so characteristic of the music of the past 6-7 years. In this set, I saw the richness of our organized world revealed. I saw the "perfectly ordered universe" of our bureaucratic lives set against a backdrop of the contradictions and dysfunctions of the very human systems we have created. I saw past the rhetoric of how our world worked to see the simple realities of municipal bankruptcies, the convulsions of the world economy, and our inability to deal with simple social problems in a direct and non-partisan fashion. In his soundscape, I saw him revealing simple truths about the nature of our reality and the common space and organizations we share through the synthesis of sound. Quite pointedly, I saw that despite our best efforts to make things work the way we want them to we will always be human and have to adapt to the paths presented to us when life doesn't go according to plan.
Aside from my connection to his music, it is quite obvious that Fairchild has embraced his own inner music compass and has let it guide him to construct his own path through the sound. His inner compass led him to not shy away from the challenge of embracing vinyl. He has embraced a deep respect for the music format and the lessons it can teach someone. His inner compass guided him to not shy away from making the transition from the "dubstep" that gripped him in the mid 2000s into "house", "techno", etc. He took the lessons he learned on how to focus on a single genre that he picked up listening to these artists and applied it to other constellations of sound he had yet to explore. His inner compass led him to not shy away from the long, scenic route of attempting to master the craft of DJing. In our age of instant gratification, this is a powerful act. Fairchild rejected the seductive lure of building a social media following and its accompanying HYPE. Instead, he invested his time in building a toolkit of skills that would help him express his voice. He took on the never-ending task of mastering a skill, and in that act dropped out of the rat race of EDM. He just followed that inner compass and opened himself to what the experience will teach him. Is that not what all of us should do if we are truly paying attention to our collective soul and seeking to connect deeply with the sacredness of our community and the art we all love?
Luckily, Fairchild was kind enough to do an interview and a mix for us all to share some of his art with our community. I hope you have the chance to check out the mix and interview. It really captures the deep respect and reverence Fairchild has for the artform we all love. I hope you too will show this same respect for this mix as more than just another 54 minutes and 6 seconds, but as an opportunity to see what Fairchild is trying to teach and reveal to us. Don't come at it ready to judge. Come at it with no judgements at all. Respect the music and the artist and amazing things can happen and you can allow the music to lift your mood, your spirits, and your heart. I know this mix he created has done that for me numerous times over the last two weeks as I let it float into my world. You can connect with Fairchild on his Soundcloud page and through his association with local dance organization Squared. He plays on a regular basis for Squared's monthly at Victory's.
Tony Fairchild: There are two sides to this coin. First, music inspires, stimulates and opens my mind to new ways of perceiving reality or giving shape and sound to a reality that may only exist in your head. Dance music, techno in particular, tends to either paint a picture of the reality in which the artist exists or create an alternate reality that the artist has dreamt up. Detroit techno is the textbook example of the first; guys writing tracks about the decaying, technology-driven city in which they lived. The whole minimal-Perlon-Ricardo Villalobos camp really exemplifies the second; guys writing tracks to give shape to some exotic alternate reality or future that exists in their head. Both approaches allow me to experience realities and aesthetics that aren't my own and open my mind to a bigger world of ideas than the one I naturally inhabit. It's a great experience to listen to a piece of music that conjures up the image of another time and place in your mind.
On the other hand, music distracts and consumes me. I have a very obsessive personality and the thought of the next record I buy, the next artist I discover, etc. can take up a bigger portion of my thoughts and attention than they should. I have to consciously temper this, otherwise I would have no friends and my only chance of getting a tan would be from the light coming off of my computer from the Discogs home page. It's a double edged sword.
LA: How did you get into dance music?
TF: Listening to a lot of electronic music in high school in and early college. Traditional music production (ie bands) lost its appeal and I sought anything that was produced electronically. At first I listened to a hodge podge of genres, trip hop, IDM, techno, it was all just electronic to me. Around 2007-8 I got really into dubstep coming out of the UK. The sound was so novel at the time. It all sounded like the music for a film noire score. In retrospect it was a good entrance into the dance music world because it was more cerebral than dance floor oriented and that's the kind of stuff I had always been into. Guys like Skream, 2562, Hessle Audio and Digital Mystikz narrowed my focus to a single genre. Around 2009 as dubstep DJs started to slow their tempos and mix in house and techno, I followed suit and started exploring those genres. You'd heard a DJ mixing a 130-135 dubstep track with an Anthony Shakir cut for example. I loved those blending of genres. Basically I listened to Ben UFO mixes and played whatever he was!
LA: There has been much written about the resurgence of the popularity of people of our generation going back to vinyl. What got you into vinyl and what keeps you loving the medium?
TF: I had a really strong conviction when I decided to start spinning that I wanted to do it the hard way, the way all the old school guys did. I thought that if I took the hard road I would end up being much more skilled in the long run. There was also a gravitas I felt from the DJs I liked that spun vinyl. They had the dubplates and the super-rare old school jams. It showed commitment and I respected that.
What keeps me at it now is the desire to master the craft. That and I am obsessed with buying and collecting records. I get sweaty hands every time I go to the records store. "What goodies will I find this time?" I was up in Toledo this past weekend and found some crazy shit on this German label, Chain Reaction. You can't find those records anywhere, and here I got them for 50 cents from the back of a used record crate in Toledo! I used to think that you couldn't find house or techno in Ohio, but its just a matter of digging hard enough and having the knowledge to recognize worthwhile artists and labels. Digs often end up fruitless but finding the occasional gem more than makes it worthwhile. I heard records referred to as the Black Crack lately. I'd say that's a suitable description. If any of you readers want to unload, you know who to call!
LA: Each set I have heard you spin I hear the presentation of older house/techno tracks right alongside new, which I find extremely gratifying as I feel the music always holds up next to the "new". What approach do you take to weaving together music of different eras?
TF: Its not really a conscious act for me. It might be a techno record that came out last week or an acid house tune that is older than me. If it complements the track that is playing or takes my set in the direction I want to go, I'll mix it in. This is very much a Midwestern mentality that I'm proud to associate with. All the old school guys I look up to spin this way. They'll mix a disco track into slamming techno back into a Kraftwerk tune. The contextualization is fun as a DJ and it usually makes for an engaging, diverse set.
LA: We are both from Toledo. I know that city influenced me in ways that shaped the type of music I listen to and who I am today. Did Toledo shape your tastes in music or your interest in music?
TF: If Toledo is responsible, its only because the Airport Hwy library branch had a copy of Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works that I rented when I was 14! Much more is owed to the friends I had in high school. They were all in a band and I got to hang around while they wrote songs, practiced and shared other music they were into. They turned me onto a lot of the music that would have a large influence on my tastes. Radiohead, Four Tet, MF DOOM. I have them to thank.
Later in life, I have come to have an affinity with Detroit and its music. I actually used to live further up in Michigan, about 30 minute away from the city. It blows my mind that I grew up so close to such a powerful cultural revolution but only realized once I moved away. The Midwest is the birthplace of all the music I love so much and, despite its lack of popularity these days, I am very proud to be from the same fertile lands.
LA: You have begun dabbling in production doing what you term "Sketches". What<|fim_middle|> i buy and experience fully more often than not, is live performances. I get to meet the person behind the art. I learn about them and not just some image they are projecting for a time. It means a great deal to meet in person those whose work i admire. Usually, that image i project dissolves into the reality that they are human, too and perhaps ordinary, yet doing extraordinary things. So for me, that reminds me people are more similar than different. That it's okay to be "ordinary", one person among many, simply trying to create something with the time they have…
LA: What sorts of equipment do you use to make your music? Do you feel as though you have built a relationship with these machines?
TV: A chuckle there, James…"relationship" is a good word! Never been too good at those, ha ha…but yes, they certainly are. Each piece has it's own character and quirks…basically, i have used the same gear for the last 15 years or so. Some stuff, actually, abandoned children i guess. But if you know how to utilize them….a lot of stuff that records- basically everything that records. Everything is put together on the ASR10 sampler. It took me a long time to master that one. I still use MIDI, outboard keys, effects, and the same 1202. Basically, it is a lot of pre-production -finding/editing/making the sounds. When things get strung out, you go back to the basics and build up again. But for a time, your process gets down and you're at the factory. Whatever goes down, if you weren't all there that night, you can always resample and rework it into something else…so everything basically is a remix, as they say. You use limits to your advantage.
LA: I like your focus on physical items. Is there a reason you have been going back to mail order limited editions?
TV: For most of my time producing, i didn't have a web presence, so the only way people heard what i was doing was if i gave them a CD, which usually were burnt in real time and had different tracks on them. I like putting things together, painting/assembling stuff.. it's a way to sort of capitalize on the roughness of handmade releases as opposed to pre-packaged. It seems to work design-wise, since the art is abstract and usually there is left-field sense to the music ..the latest is cut-up art, which i put together for performance swag. The runs are only as large as the material available. In this case, i had some large paintings done on corrugated plastic cigarette and soda signs lifted from a carry-out. These work well since they are water-resistant and basically indestructible. The large paintings came out too busy, but cut into smaller CD-sized they worked. So if i can attach a CD to it somehow and paint it…I much rather prefer individual pieces, so even if they don't care too much for the music at least they have something interesting to put with all their other collections! So every one has a character of it's own- it has a sense of honesty, maybe: so the image fits with the process and attitude. Things are so transient now and the production is constant, so an item is sort of a snapshot in time.
LA: A lot of your thought pieces on your 5AM Conductions blog find you analyzing the musical and societal systems that you are trying to inhabit/navigate as one person. I myself, also find myself continually trying to navigate these systems as a writer. What difficulties do you see artists having in our age of post-industrial media saturation?
TV: It's pretty scary you subjected yourself to that…mostly, it's the demands or duality (again) of the individual and the whole. I am not trying to critique as much as work things out- where do i put up limits? Where should i be more flexible? I started out writing poetry, so things are in that context- where i am trying to resolve a conflict, or just see things as they are. It's more of "this is my thought process". Usually things work out and i realize where the errors in perception are and if i am just owning more than i should. As in my reply, you get older and more discerning. You realize every scream and holler isn't for you. I can't even watch the news anymore- everything has become entertainment. It seems the average person would rather die of anything than boredom. Whatever happened to that television commercial volume legislation? So, we're forced on the internet- not only that, but to be hooked into it all the time. People don't want to know what color underpants i am wearing, or if i am at the coffee shop…because everyone already knows i don't wear underpants and home-brew anyway. They Googled it. I hope people really don't do background checks as much as i hear, because people with shady histories are a lot more fun, anyway. So i'll just let it all hang out on the interwebs, kind of play with it, like everyone else sometimes. I suppose it's like that prophecy: "Shouted from the rooftops." Everyone is going to know everything about everyone and when it's all finished, wished they hadn't. In short: Me? crazy- yes, dangerous? You got to be kidding. And we have already bought everything, sometimes, the same things over and over again- i am personally really perturbed about all the car commercials you see- like we need 9 billion cars on the planet, all humming 24 hours a day. So, don't get me too far off an a tangent; it's a program, like it always was, but now it's like everyone buying a bottle for the village drunk and not expecting him to misbehave.
LA: When listening to your catalogue and reading your discussions of your work, I keep thinking about ideas of freedom and power. Do you think music and art has a freeing capacity or the ability to empower individuals and groups of people?
TV: Oh, certainly- without getting political, although politics is everywhere, i am most interested in the individual's personal freedom- not just in the context of their society, but the inner psychic life-breaking down barriers in themselves first before "wanting to change the world". One person changes, the whole world can change. It may sound idealistic, but i am convinced of the inter-connectivity..much of the world's problems, individual's problems, after all, can be distilled down and attributed to lack of love. Now, me, i am not some old hippie, but i do have a strong sense of self-preservation. Primary mission: survival. Not just the basic needs being or not being met, but the way it is set up that an organism has to evolve or die. This does not mean just physical death, but powerlessness. To evolve, to an extent, one has to face adversity. So we do not demonize adversity, necessarily- but we do see that when people fear change, when they cut themselves off from opportunity and each other, decay ensues. So, in my past of being quite isolated, i realize the fact that man is a social creature- even that one's personality may not be self-created, but a product of experience and those he/she experienced. This opens up a new way of seeing things, that, especially in the West, individualism has sort of run amuck, that instincts have become distorted and things are swinging back to more social-centered programs. Like the self-centered program insisted in a way that if we build a modern and successful society, the individual would prosper; now, it seems, for me the focus on individual progress can also build a society from the bottom-up. And we see this with break downs in institutions and paradigm shifts from sex to drug use and so on. If the United States, as a prototype for the rest of the world, was founded on the philosophy of self-governing- that change cannot be legislated from the top down, then individuals need to develop themselves; which is only personal responsibility. But individuals cannot develop themselves when their basic needs are not being met. We cannot say "it is progress" if we have 30 different brands of soda to choose from, but not altogether sure what's in the water. I do not call myself an "environmentalist", because that suggests i am separate from my environment. I just love Nature. It is simply self-preservation.
I was having a conversation with someone last night about music and they asked me: "what do you listen for in music?" The short of my answer was it has to move me. I learned this from a wise soul a bit of the ways back, and it still holds true for me today. I don't care what genre it is. I don't care if its hot or no one even know who the hell the cat who made it is. It just has to move me. That sort of movement you feel deep down when everything just clicks and for one short moment the world just makes sense. Those moments for me are what makes music worthwhile and why I share the stories of people from our community and from people abroad.
Walleye's music is a great example of the type of sounds that grip me and help me see new facets of the reality I live. He is a guy who used to live in Columbus, but has since moved to another locale. However, his music is steeped in the influence of our city. From the minute I heard his first ep "Everything is Black", I was hooked. Beautiful, atmospheric tracks like "Creepers" are perfect music to help you get lost in the middle of the loud world we live in.
The Four bonus tracks accompanied the re-release of the EP on Halsteads this past May added some really interesting elements as well. The track that really stuck out was "Hell is Heaven". It is a eighteen minute journey that successfully shows how beats can ripple and vibrate in the same slow-burning fashion as the tones in the first three tracks. The affect is both comforting and disorienting at the same time, as you never have any firm ground to stand on while listening. As soon as you get comfortable with a ripple, its ripped out from under you and he is onto another beat meditation.
Over the past few months he has released a number of other EPs on his bandcamp that really show his exploration of all forms of beatless and beat-driven sound. One of my favorite of these releases is an incredibly honest and beautiful EP of music called "Alive For No One". The track "This is Your heart, This is my House" is my favorite piece of music he has created. In the track, he fuses the playing of a few chords on a guitar, some sounds I cannot really identify, and his voice to make an incredibly emotionally-moving piece of music. You can hear him breath and singing. You can hear him playing for no one, but for the whole world at the same time. Just strumming and living, as if the guitar was an extension of his being. I can feel these sounds. They aren't just data particles on my hard-drive. They are a living thing.
Lucky for me, he was willing to sit down with me and talk about his music and share a mix he just created with our community. He is such a generous guy. Hope you enjoy the mix and his interview below. Don't sleep on his mix making. His track selection is always on point and moves through the same beat-driven and beatless meditations as his music. I think it will help you work through some interesting ideas and sounds.
WALL: I think music and sound is the key to living and experiencing the life you live in. Even silence is music. Everything you hear in every place you go creates an atmosphere. Sound is so strongly linked to memory and feeling, and the atmosphere natural sounds create help form how you remember particular moments in your life. It's important, I think, to pay attention to the way our environment is formed, because the one thing you will always take with you is your memory of an experience. Money comes and goes, things come and go… clothes, people, etc. move in and out of our life all the time. But listening to rain hit your window while you're trying to fall asleep in a foreign city stays with you, also the sound of trains coming and going as you sip on a coffee in a station waiting for yours to come and take you away to see a loved one. These are the sounds we sometimes take for granted in our life.
LA: You had a successful mixtape series called SayNoToTrack before you started releasing your own music. What prompted you to make the move from mix-making to original compositions?
WALL: Well, I was making music long before SNtT even started. I started the mixtape series because growing up it was a passion of mine. I remember sitting in my room with my CD's and tapes strewn all over the place, hitting play and record on my parent's stereo for hours at a time, listening and carefully selecting songs I wanted to put together. When I was in elementary school my bus driver was one of the only ones that had a tape deck on his bus, and I would bring in mixtapes all the time for him to play on the stereo. I would also make tapes for my family and friends, and then eventually I started making mix CD's for girlfriends and friends in high school and later. I always had a good response from them, and it made me feel pretty good to introduce people to stuff I liked. I liked that people liked what I liked. It was sort of the first thing I ever felt like I was "good" at. After some time of not doing anything I started having friends ask me if I recommended anything for them to listen to. I decided I'd start a blog where I'd just make mixes a la mixtape-style for people to download, enjoy, discover something new, etc., and I chose this format as an ode to my mixtape days.
As for the music, I've been making experimental music since I was in high school, off and on since then whenever the inspiration struck. Each time inspiration WOULD strike, I had already passed some phase in my life where I had to have sold all my gear, and I was stuck with a whole new arsenal of equipment. If you listen to stuff I did back in high school, and then a few years later, and then a few years after that, and then up to what is now the "Walleye" era (and even within it to an extent), you'll hear different styles and experimentations. This is due to the fact that almost every album I've released is made with different equipment, so my thought process and experimentation has had to evolve to utilize whatever I've been able to get my hands on. I'm not complaining, it keeps things interesting and fresh for me. Keeps me on my toes.
WALL: Oh jeez… when I was young I really loved Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, Autechre, Squarepusher, Plaid, Luke Vibert, Mouse on Mars, etc. It was a big change to what I was normally listening to at the time, and I really liked how different it sounded. At the same time I also discovered Ambient music and instantly fell in love. I realized that there was a time and place to listen to aggressive music, but overall I just wasn't feeling fulfilled by harsh stuff all the time. Sure I was an angsty kid, but more than anything I just wanted to feel peace, and Ambient music helped me find it. Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works Vol. 2 was my first leap, and then it moved to Brian Eno, Harold Budd, Laraaji, and so forth. With the help of the internet I was able to discover even more Ambient artists like Stars of the Lid, and eventually bands such as Grouper, Aidan Baker, Tim Hecker, Thomas Köner, Shuttle358, and etc.
LA: Your sound moves gracefully through elements of beatless drone, noise, and more beat driven compositions. What are you thinking about as you are creating music and trying to synthesize all these musical forms?
WALL: To be honest, most of my music doesn't begin with a plan. I'm used to setting up all possible equipment (keyboards, synthesizers, guitar pedals [I'm a huge pedal head], guitars, drums, microphones, amps, really whatever I can get my hands on) and then having at it. I'll begin my strumming a chord on the guitar, tweaking all the pedals it runs through, moving to a drum machine (or just drums) and starting a beat, go to the keyboard and play a couple chords on there, tweak something else on a pedal or two, and keep going until it feels like it's time to stop. I try to immerse myself into it as much as possible, because each time I begin to work or create something it becomes a whole experience for me. I become so focused on what I'm doing I lose track of time, where I am, everything. At the end of it I don't even remember what happened most of the time. It's as if I blacked out. For me, this is what making music is about. It doesn't matter if people like it or not, it just matters if I like it or not, and most of the time I do. I just sort of let go, and if I was thoughtful enough to hit the record button at the beginning of the session, I'm able to go back and hear it. There are so many incredible sessions lost because I forgot to hit one little button, and alternately, there are an incredible amount of sessions that will never see the light of day because I just wasn't feeling it.
LA: You recently left the confines of Columbus to move overseas. I know you haven't been there long, but what has that experience been like? Have you found new sources of inspiration?
WALL: Moving overseas was a big decision for me. When I left I was actually very productive with my music making, and in fact I finished Promise and SUM DRONE within the month before I departed. I was trying to envelope myself in as much creative output as possible before leaving because I was selling my gear and I wasn't sure when I was going to be able to get my hands on anything again for a while. The itch is still there, and I find plenty of inspiration being here for sure, but I haven't found a good way to really let it out yet. Money is a problem, and the resources for equipment aren't nearly as available to me as they were in America. But, like I said earlier, it's about adapting, and I'm exploring every possible avenue to get my hands on what I need to do what I want. I have found a semi-regular gig DJing, however, at a bar just a few minutes away. That experience has been nice, because even though I stopped doing SNtT, I still kind of get to do it live for a whole new mess of people. Sometimes I go for five hours straight, just mixing and mashing together all different kinds of music for the sake of creating an atmosphere for people hanging out and relaxing on a Saturday night. It's nice, and I'm grateful for the opportunity.
LA: Though you are now overseas, I am sure Columbus did shape your artistic approach in some ways. Can you think of any ideas, places, or events in Columbus that inspire you as a musician?
WALL: The Dube, which was not only my home away from home, but was also part of a family in Columbus which I held very close to me. I had good friends that I collaborated with, like Justin Burkett (of Cat Swallower) and Josh Ganzberg (of dollchimes), that helped me realize some of my musical path. They were an excellent source of support and inspiration for me. Columbus in general is a strange place to make music though… there are all different kinds of people, "scenes", etc., and every one of them is supportive in their own way. I liked seeing my friends be successful, and whether or not I was on any level is moot, but I liked creating alongside with them in any capacity. It was like being apart of a club, where we got to create and share with each other and the public and it didn't matter if you liked it or didn't, you still got props. I remember, however, a friend of mine told me something that stuck with me and I would pass on to anyone else who asked the same question… I had gone through a moment of crisis one time and asked why no one took me serious, and she replied to me saying "because you don't take yourself seriously". From that moment on I began to, and I saw the change in attitude from myself and from my peers. It was a great feeling to take pride in what I did, and it might have been the biggest turning point in my creative "career".
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A few wise individuals taught me that techno is supposed to have soul. The type of soul forged from an artist taking inanimate tools like analogue synthesizers, drum programmers, and computer interfaces and making them sing of the human experience. The type of soul built from creating when few are looking for no other purpose than to express oneself. The type of soul that makes a techno track more than just a collection of rhythm, pulses, and discordant sounds, but a living, breathing force of nature. Whenever I listen to techno, I go searching for the soul of the work.
At the core of Panel Trax 031, I found eleven remixes from ten different artists that not only pay tribute to the 15+ year career of Chance McDermott, but also breath new energy into the musical ideas he was playing with in those releases. If you are unfamiliar with McDermott's work then you are missing out. He has carved out a unique approach to techno that harnesses multiple layers of drum patterning with skittish, synthesized loops to create dense, immersive techno. Columbus, OH based artists like FBK & Plural along with others from around the globe pay homage to this man's style, but twist the originals to work within their own unique approaches. FBK's remix of "Blonde Xpress" marks a distinct departure from the original production. He brings a pounding rhythm to the front of the track in his characteristic style found on his recent releases on Diametric and Absoloop Records.
Plural reworks all the elements of McDermott's original "Blackbird" and puts them together into an interpretation that ebbs and flows through periods of tense restraint and outright frenzy characteristic of his works on 6one6 and Audio Textures Records.
The hazier, ghost-like treatments deployed by Alexander Dniel, Synus0006 & Maks, Laslowb, and The Machinists are characteristic of the core aesthetic of the Panel Trax catalogue that highlights the darker side of the musical form.
While the works of Ozaka, Scott Fraser, Matt Saderlan, Francesco Bonora & Mirko provide funk-filled remixes that add in touches of acid, cacophony, and four to the floor rhythms to McDermott's past tracks.
In all, these artists showcase an intricate understanding of soulful techno and skillfully deploy their hardware to sing hymns of praise or the blues.
Make sure to check it out if you get a chance. I know I have enjoyed listening to and living with these tracks over the past week. I was richly rewarded with works from artists I had not encountered before and others I am more familiar with. I was especially excited to see FBK & Plural on the release since they have continued to garner attention outside of our city for their excellent production work individual and collectively as the Fallen. You can find the release on Beatport or JUNOdownloads.
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Chance McDermott and remember I Interviewed him too–Read that HERE | has been the most surprising thing you have found in that creative process?
TF: Its embarrassing to even talk about because of how undeveloped and uninspiring my stuff has turned out so far. The biggest thing I've learned is that loops are easy to make. Arranging them into dynamic, fleshed out tracks is hard as hell. Also, a lot of work goes into refining your overall sound. Just because you have 909 samples, a Juno and a 303 doesn't mean its going to sound old school. Regardless, its been a fun experience and I look forward to learning how to use my gear in new and interesting ways. Also, big shout out to Kevin Parrish for all the knowledge he's shared and patience he's had showing me how to use my own equipment!
Sam Harmon, aka glacial23, is a electronic music producer, instrument builder, noise explorer, record label head honcho, etc. from that sprawling settlement on the southern reaches of Lake Erie, Cleveland. I have not delved much into the people and sounds coming from this city, but I have been continually impressed by the quality of the events and forward-thinking folks that are up there. Whether it is the spiritual melodicism of Forest Management, the open format deconstructionism of TEXTBEAK, my favorite record store Experimedia (run by the amazing sound artist Jeremy Bible), or the 500 other amazing folks and venues up there (That radio station up at Oberlin seems to just churn out amazing events). Like his contemporaries, Harmon has pushed his own singular music vision and has explored the beats, sounds, and musical ideas that interest him most by splicing together elements of noise, house, techno into his productions. However, he is more than just a musician. He also runs a label called Glacial Communications releasing his own and other artists work digitally and in limited run special format releases that would interest any collector of hand made physical releases.
I have been following the work of glacial23, ever since his amazing release Acetic in March of last year (Which is available for free for a limited time right now on his Glacial Communications Bandcamp). On that release, he deployed a menagerie of drum machines, synths, and other hardware to explore the sounds of acid. Yet, these experiments weren't necessarily your run of the mill "acid trax". His tracks on Acetic took you down the dark, claustrophobic hallways of our existence with the sort of menacing sounds you would envision accompanying a film rendition of Franz Kafka's "The Trial." The type of sounds that bring to life the sonic environment of the labyrinths that we all navigate in our complex, bureaucratic societies where we are at the whim of authorities and rules we vaguely know and never consented to. I feel this is perfectly captured in "The End Track" where you seem to be penned in on all sides by the methodical machinations of the drum machine and synth, as it chugs on and on creating a whole world before your ears.
Prior to listen to this release, I had only really connected elements of the acid sound with the club tracks of the 1990s acid house. On Acetic, glacial23 still retained some of the dance floor sensibility, but also brought in his penchant for damaged/deconstructed techno/experimental music. I guess thats what drew me to his sound, as he finds much creative fodder by playing sets of formulaic "genre" rules up against one another. Though not as abrasive in his embracing of deconstruction as say Pete Swanson's recent work, glacial23 brings in just amount of the "damaged" sound and the dance sensibility to bring us to a new place with these sort of acid sounds. This is directly evident in his track "Sense" from the 9/09 EP where he utilizes these sort of crystalline sounds that jut up against and fight for attention with the infectious acid melody he plays over the top of the track:
His two most recent releases, a compilation of noise-influence techno "Four on the Noise Floor" and "Chute", explore similar territory and showcase the work of contemporaries up in Cleveland that orbit in similar musical territory. Such work highlights not only Harmon's approach, but the vibrant creators he is surrounded by in Cleveland.
glacial23 was nice enough to answer some questions for me in advance of his performance at Frequency Friday this Friday, May 3 at Wild Goose Creative. He will be performing alongside Yanktronics, Jazz improv group Brett Burleson/Ryan Jewell/Aaron Quinn, and Sam Hoar. Should be a burner. Event details can be found by clicking HERE.
glacial23: It's pretty important. I've probably been fascinated by sound as long as I can remember, and interested in finding ways to reproduce what I hear, whether exactly through sampling, or in some kind of approximative way through synthesis.
LA: How did you get into making music and building your own instruments? Did one come before the other?
g: In school I played trumpet and euphonium from 5th-9th grade. By the time I got to college in 1993 I had a definite interest in electronic music, and had a friend in my freshman dorm who had a "real" synthesizer (a DX7) and drum machine he let me borrow for a little while. By the summer of 1995 I had started acquiring my first couple of pieces of gear- a Yamaha DX27, Realistic MG-1 (the so-called "Radio Shack Moog", which I still own), and a Roland TR505 drum machine.
Building instruments happened a little later and followed a convoluted path- I tried building a little mixer in high school, but really had no idea what I was doing at the time and it didn't work. After I had taken a real circuits class I decided I'd try my hand at putting some kits together. The first was a little bass drum synth called the ADV-Bass in 1998. By some miracle it worked correctly on the first try, so I got cocky and bought a couple more – a snare drum synth and a MIDI-CV converter. The snare synth never worked very well, and the MIDI-CV converter didn't work at all (I finally fixed that a couple of years ago!). Frustrated by these second attempts, I put DIY gear on the backburner except for some very small projects (modding a morse code practice oscillator into a light theremin, for example)
At some point in the 2000s I received a Theremin kit as a gift which I eventually got working, and then in late 2006 I first read about this wondrous-looking microcontroller board called the Arduino(via this article: http://todbot.com/blog/spookyarduino/). By 2008 I knew enough of this electronics stuff to give introductory talks on it at the Notacon and Penguicon conferences. At Notacon that year, I met Pete Edwards (a well-known circuit bender and synth-DIY guy) who provided encouragement and chided me to up my game when he saw the terrible soldering iron I was using at the time.
Also in the summer of 2008, Bob Drake (aka Fluxmonkey, who has been doing this kind of stuff far longer than I have) did a summer workshop on building simple electronic music devices (you can find notes from those at http://fluxplayshop.blogspot.com and http://fluxmonkey.com/electronoize/). Some of the output from that workshop led to Ryan Kuehn offering to put out what became "DIY Volume I" on his label (Everyone Else Has A Record Label, So Why Can't I?). I decided that the premise of that album should be a release where every instrument used would be either built, modified or repaired by me in order to be used (the "repaired" clause allowed for use of the MG-1 and my 4-track cassette recorder for multitracking), so I had to build the equipment I needed to make the sounds I wanted.
LA: When did you start Glacial Communications? Were you releasing music before this?
g: The label officially started around 2002. Before that I had put out a few things with The Button, a band/collective that had emerged out the radio show I did on WRUW from 1997-2010. Our first CDR came out in 1998- that group was more of the Negativland/ECC sample-heavy collage variety, so I decided to start my own little imprint for my solo synth-oriented material.
My earliest unreleased (or barely released- some were on mp3.com for a while but are now not online) date from late 1995/early 1996. At some point I'll probably reissue some of them.
LA: Being an engineer and a musician, What does it mean to you to be able to make music on instruments you have built yourself?
g: Initially, some of the reason was cost- I wanted synths capable of certain things, but the commercial version was prohibitively expensive, and after trying software synths for a while(I really did!) those interfaces weren't what I was looking for. DIY just seemed like the right way to go. It also provided me with a reason to use some of the hardware end of the Computer Engineering degree I have.
Nowadays, my day job doesn't allow me to write code or things like that as much I'd like, so some of that creative urge to build has to come out in other ways such as building synths or working on projects at the hackerspace.
LA: I was drawn to your work, because it trudges across the terrain of noise, experimental, and more traditional dance forms (like acid) and shows how they are all connected. What has prompted you to explore the interconnections between these music forms people often try to separate?
g: That's been a weird journey. Some of that has come from being influenced by the intersection of the "industrial dance" scene and the techno scene of the early 90s, and by my own research into the history of what came before those (i.e. learning about the industrial scene of the 1970s, or the history of techno & house in the 1980s)
I started off making sort of off-kilter techno & industrial, as that was what I wanted to make and was sort of dictated by the gear I could afford at the time.
Since I was friends with a lot of people in the Cleveland experimental/noise scene, I decided I'd give "the noise thing" a try for a little while and put the more straight-ahead dance stuff on the backburner- so I'd be doing things like playing a x0xb0x (TB-303 clone) and modular synth together in an odd way- sort of acid house without beats. In November of 2010 I went to see Oneohtrix Point Never and Laurel Halo at a house show here, and was utterly blown away by Laurel Halo's performance, which was straight-ahead techno, and the crowd seemed to at least be digging it a little bit. I had a show of my own a week or so later on a noise night at the now-gone Bela Dubby and whatever I had been planning wasn't working in my head, so I decided to try adding the drums back in. It got kind of a mixed response at the time, but it did lead to my getting suggested to open for a huge show at the Grog Shop a few months later.
LA: You, like myself, have been an Ohioan for some time and have picked through many of the same bins in record stores I now go through, gone to the same venues, etc.. I am incredibly inspired by our state. Does the landscape, architecture, and terrain of Cleveland and Ohio more broadly influence your work? How?
g: I've been a lifelong Ohioan- the first half or so in greater Columbus, and then I came to Cleveland for college and liked it here enough to stay.
There are definitely some Cleveland landmarks I consider influential- some of the interesting terrain you pass by when taking the RTA trains, the Sidaway Avenue suspension footbridge (it's been closed since the 60s, but you can still see it as you're driving down Kinsman), the area underneath the Detroit-Superior bridge where the Ingenuity Festival was held for a couple of years, and certainly some of the terrain just on either side of the Cuyahoga River- the so-called "Industrial Flats". There is something about the look of decayed infrastructure- not necessarily the "ruin porn" you see in stories about Detroit, but more of a mild unkemptness with just a little rust on the girders.
Glacial Communications & glacial23 on the Web:
Glacial Communications Facebook
Glacial Communications Bandcamp
Glacial Communications Website
glacial23 Soundcloud
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I was talking to the person behind tactil vision, Stevey7, last night at a show. We were having the type of conversation that him and I usually have. One that explores the oddities of being a human being enmeshed in a society, in vast complex systems, that one got enrolled in upon birth. I have really grown to love these random conversations I have with him. They have given me a viewpoint into his perspective on life. Not surprisingly, him and I both seem to be observers of the world and are quite interested in paying attention to the vast amounts of data that seem to flow by everyday and how technology has changed the world we live in. These conversations have greatly enhanced my appreciation of his art and his approach to sound and visual media. I can tell his art really allows him to work out his place in these system just as much as my sociology work and this media project help me find my place.
When one sits down to take in the music and art of tactil vision, bentwithlight, or any of his other names he releases under, you are stepping into his universe, his thought process, his interrogation with sound. This is obviously true with any artist whose work you pay attention too, but with stevey7 that world you to step into has been carefully and meticulously set out for you. He has an attention to detail in his music and packaging that shows his deep engagement with the post-industrial world we live in. As in most of his work, his recent tremors live mix features an array of his original productions that demonstrate his characteristic glitched, multi-layered sound that drives forward, sputters, and always keeps moving into the horizon like the machine-like society that we are all a part of.
Tactil vision- Tremors live mix by Stevey 777/Djvd on Mixcloud
One of my favorite parts of the trermors live mix is the last track "kemwar" where he allows some of the distorted, ghost-like voices that hang in the background of his tracks to come forward. These voices speak like a choir of crisis, as the cacophony of voices lists the numerous population, political, climate, and economic problems we all face today. I really appreciate how the drum and synth play off of these vocal samples. Sometimes stevey7 allows the drums and keys to wash over the voices and obstruct them from audibility, but there are moments when the voices cry out from the track and overtake your sensory perception. Just like in life, sometimes the crisis comes to a fever pitch and no amount of "noise" can prevent us from seeing it clearly.
This one mix is just the tip of the iceberg. The back catalogue of 5am Conductions (stevey7's label for tactil vision, bentwithlight, and other side projects) is extensive and impressive. Like his music and artwork, the catalogue reveals the multiple layers and explorations of stevey7. I highly suggest you step into his world and walk around for a bit. It is replete with physical, sonic, and video media for you to experience the vision that Stevey has of the world around him. Make sure to check out his mixcloud, bandcamp, Youtube Channel, and facebook to stay up to date with all the releases and art work. I hope you enjoy this really in-depth interview with him, as it is full of interesting ideas.
LA: What does music and sound more broadly mean to the way you live and experience life?
TV: Recently i have been trying to get into more of the subconscious; i was just watching a movie recently and noted the soundtrack is most effective when you don't notice it. Of course, there is the power of the story/filmmaking itself, but the idea, anyway….So i guess i see music as a soundtrack and i suppose that goes well with the name "Tactil Vision", (ha ha). Also, as a producer i have learned to not take popularity or unpopularity too personally- it really has to do with timing when we experience art regarding how we perceive it, i suppose. Like reading a book- you may have read it a thousand times but pick it up once more and notice something for the first time. When was young, i noticed a sort-of inner clock in my brain that either sped up or slowed down, so i first became naturally attuned to percussion. I actually used to clack my teeth together, (not long ago i found out i wasn't the only one), maybe it was a nervous disorder, but it has to do with the pulse of "being"- like the heart, or the solar cycles. Music is very primal to me and as they say, the Universal Language.
TV: Well, i dabbled as a kid, the first thing i really was excited about was drums, but didn't really pursue an instrument until i was really inspired by what i had been listening to and was in early adulthood. It actually started from cassette recordings of noise and whatever i sounds could dub and then overdub them as much as i could without the layers getting lost, through a Radio Shack mixer. I believe it was Einsteurzende Neubauten that really hooked me. A person could just bang on some metal or whatever and make music with it. It was liberating. Eventually, several pawn shop visits later, it was get an old keyboard here, buy a drum machine, hook up a cheap mic…
LA: I know your output has ranged between more instrumental works and ones with vocals, but can you think of a common set of music and and ideas that helped shape your music?
TV: Well, i didn't come from a musical background, and as a kid you think the only relevant music is pop music- with Baby Boomer parents that grew up with American Bandstand and records and such…i think culture has really shaped my music, actually..looking back in a hundred or so years, i am sure i would probably be a fairly common example of the times; where technology, commerce, culture is all fusing at a rapid pace and that anything has an audience, you just need to connect. I actually had a crisis with my own duality for a time and i suppose that explains some of it. Now, i learned a bit more balance, but the opposites are always there- between doing and thinking, or speaking or listening. So things with vocals seemed more related to outward, the yang- and instrumental is more yin, where the left-brained (words) are gone, meter and whatnot is open and is more observant, i guess. But this duality is only at the surface- both interchange, where the further i go in one direction, the elements of the other are more apparent. So what shapes it is really letting go as much as possible of control, or for me, being centered- doing, but still being aware and receptive. Observing, but still interacting. Mostly, it a need for some kind of beauty, as in Nature, i guess. Like some mad painter working feverishly on the "perfect" still, never ceasing, because they are all flawed; "flaws being the essential requirement for beauty."
LA: You spoke to me about feeling like you are at a cross-roads in terms of your music. Where do you think you have been with your music and where do you think you will go next?
TV: Well, at first, a person thinks that the work is going through change, when in fact, it is the worker. I guess that is what that is about. The internet has it's advantages, with the ability to reach across time or space, but inversely, the need to engage and effect those closest to me is coming about. I guess it's like that digital versus physical argument-most people need balance in their lives…like the saying, "Live locally, think globally". Giving something that you have made with your own hands carries with it all the energies- conversing face to face, with the nuances involved. It has to do with experience and expression of the self. I have not consciously made the decision, but overall, the music | 4,398 |
Some ballot issues these days look like they're written by lawyers paid by the syllable. Of course the state has lots of requirements of ballot language, particularly when it comes to fiscal and tax measures, that result in linguistic gymnastics. Case in point, local ballot measures 3A and 3B.
These are two funding requests from Eagle County Schools that would each be paid through our property taxes. Reading each can feel like mentally untangling fishing line. You'll find a regular human translation of each at YESforECS.org, but along with this legal convolution, a very important fact is lost: Both of these measures are critical to Eagle County Schools.
3A is to fund ongoing operations — things like attracting and retaining quality teachers, reducing class sizes, and restoring programs. 3B funds a bond that would go to capital investments. This is bricks and mortar stuff such as safety and security upgrades for all schools and expansion or reconstruction of some schools.
I have heard some folks feeling warmer toward one than the other, but let me explain why both matter so much. Let's say, for example, that only the operations measure (3A) passes. That would leave the district with deteriorating facilities, a still unsecure environment and a continuance of the break/fix maintenance mode the district has had to employ since the Great Recession. These increasing operating expenses directly affect funding for the classroom. We don't end up at square one again, but we definitely don't get what we were hoping for in terms of funding for actual education. Sad face.
Similarly, if the bond passes and the operations measure fails, then we will have safe<|fim_middle|> will not be restored.
Both measures matter … a lot.
Colorado's unique fiscal architecture and school funding structure are largely responsible for our abysmal ranking in public education funding among states (by any measure, the bottom 20 percent). And while the state is not likely to solve its fiscal fubar any time soon, ballot issues 3A and 3B give Eagle County residents greater opportunity to fund public education at the same level we value it.
When your ballot arrives in the mail, fill it (literally) from the bottom up: Please vote "yes" on both 3A and 3B to invest in our own community. | , quality facilities but will continue to lose quality teachers to other districts. Furthermore, class sizes will continue to grow and programs such as art, music and physical education | 32 |
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Both History Buffs And Nature Lovers Will Enjoy Hiking To These 6 Ancient Cliff Dwellings In Arizona
Cliff dwellings in Arizona are an integral part of our state's rich native American history and there are several that you can actually hike to for a closer look. Admire the handiwork of ancestral cultures and experience a whole new side of the Grand Canyon State on these six incredible adventures that both history buffs and nature lovers will enjoy.
1. Walnut Canyon National Monument, Flagstaff
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Located near Flagstaff, Walnut Canyon National Monument preserves a 25-room cliff dwelling left behind by the Sinagua culture. It is estimated that the structure was inhabited from circa 1100 to circa 1250 A.D. Visitors can embark on a mile-long loop trail that leads into the canyon to get an up-close-and-personal look at the dwellings.
Walnut Canyon National Monument, 3 Walnut Canyon Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004, USA
2. Navajo National Monument, Shonto
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Navajo National Monument is located in northern Arizona on Navajo Nation territory and features three separate Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings: Keet Seel, Betatakin, and Inscription House. Ranger-led tours to Betatakin and Keet Seel are available, however, the hikes are quite strenuous and only recommended for those with ample backcountry experience. Even if you don't participate in the guided hikes, several overlooks in the park offer incredible views of the structures!
Navajo National Monument, AZ-564, Shonto, AZ 86054, USA
3. Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde
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One of the oldest national monuments in Arizona dedicated to preserving Native American culture, Montezuma Castle was established in 1906. The monument protects a set of extremely well-preserved Sinagua cliff dwellings that date somewhere between 1100 and 1425 A.D. The primary structure stands at an impressive five stories high, encompasses 20 rooms, and took three centuries to build. A short and easy trail provides unparalleled views of the site and visitors can see additional cliff dwellings at nearby Montezuma Well, a subunit of the park, 11 miles away.
Montezuma Castle National Monument, Montezuma Castle Rd, Camp Verde, AZ, USA
4. Tonto Upper and Lower Cliff Dwellings, Roosevelt
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You get to see two cliff dwellings in one place when you visit Tonto National Monument in Roosevelt! The Salado-style structures were built around 13 years ago, and you can take a guided, 3-mile hike to the Upper Cliff Dwelling between November and April. The tour lasts 3-4 hours and offers a closer look than all of the other spots on the list. You'll also see ancient artifacts such as pottery and woven cloth.
Tonto National Monument, 26260 AZ-188, Roosevelt, AZ 85545, USA
5. Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chinle
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It is impossible to find words that accurately describe the feeling of a visit to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. People have inhabited these lands for nearly 5,000 years, and unlike the other destinations, Navajo families still live and work in the canyon. Several cliff dwellings exist within the monument, the most notable being White House Ruin, Mummy Cave, and Antelope House. All of the dwellings were built and occupied by the Anasazi between 1100 and 1300 A.D. Visitors can either take a ranger-guided hike or a Navajo-led jeep tour into the canyon to see the dwellings up close.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chinle, AZ, USA
6. Honanki and Palatki Heritage Sites, Sedona
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Located near Sedona, the Honanki and Palatki Heritage Sites are sister cliff dwellings that were the largest in the area between 1150 and 1350 A.D. Palatki Heritage Site offers three half-mile trails that showcase the ruins from a variety of perspectives. One of these trails is wheelchair-accessible. The Honanki Heritage Site also has a loop trail of similar length that leads from the parking area straight to the cliff dwelling.
Honanki Heritage Site, 11450 N Loy Butte Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
Palatki Heritage Site, 10290 North Forest Service Road #795, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
Please note: all guided hikes at Navajo National Monument are currently suspended. Please keep up with the NPS website for the most accurate and updated information.
Have you ever hiked to any of these cliff dwellings in Arizona? If so, we'd love to hear all about your experience in the comments! Don't forget to check out our previous article for a scenic drive that leads to another ancient ruin in Arizona.
Address: Walnut Canyon National Monument, 3 Walnut Canyon Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004, USA
Address: Navajo National Monument, AZ-564, Shonto, AZ 86054, USA
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The South East Section
Continuity, Tradition and Progress.
The South East Section can trace its origins back to the summer of 1981 when six members of the then London Section decided to set up another Section in the south east of England. Three of those were Doug & Sheila Holder and Val Frost. Placing adverts for other like-minded souls in the Aquarist magazine they attracted enough interest to proceed with their aim. Amongst them were Mac Wilson and Gwen & Ernie Scutt. Initially meeting in one another's houses they eventually established a base at Bruce's Café in Badgers Mount, not far from the present day headquarters in Chelsfield.
Having established sufficient interest and numbers they sought Section status from the British Koi Keepers Society (BKKS) in 1982, under the proposed name of South East Section. However, at the same time another group of Koi Keepers, an offshoot of the Essex Section were vying for the same name. After much debate we won through<|fim_middle|> highest quality fish in the country on show. Grand Champion was a size 6 Kokahu owned by Peter Waterman, the pop-impresario who brought us Kylie Minogue.
1999 and we established our 2nd Anglo-American partnership with the Oregon Koi & Watergarden Society via Norman B Call, the man with the world's largest collection of Koi Badges.
2002 and the section celebrated its 21st anniversary, Dave Brown still reigns as Chairman, probably the longest serving Section Chairman in the country.
2003, The Show tradition continues although there have been several changes of Show Chairman, Brian Edwards & Ray Tucker, Peter Love, Alan Maskell, Sue James, have all held the reins and they are now in the hands of Terry Wells who will guide us to our 17th Open Show in August 2003.
Along the way the section has grown and now maintains a steady membership of approximately 85 households. Several of the founder members still remain with the section, as do many other who can boast of 15 years of service if not more. Thankfully we manage to attract new members every year to stop the section degenerating into an OAP club, who very quickly learn that their original enthusiasm for the hobby is still held by those pioneering founder members.
©2002 SouthEastSection BKKS | and the other section became known as the Lower Thames Section.
Heralded by this message in the August 1982 edition of the BKKS Magazine the inaugural meeting took place at 2pm on the 15th of August Bruce's Café under the chairmanship of Steve Farmer. 55 people attended and membership was levied at £3 per annum, per person or £4.50 for a family. News travelled fast in those days and very soon the embryonic section gathered more members. Tony Clear and Michael Dilling joined at the second meeting and John Pitham, (later to set up the Koi Water Barn) joined on the third.
By 1984 the chairmanship had passed to Tony West(1983) and the section felt they were experienced enough to hold their first Open Koi Show (after having previously experimented with 2 closed shows, the first of which was held on the 15th May 1983) held at Polhill Garden Centre under the joint Show-Chairmanship of Chris Ball and Steve Farmer. In those days the vats were made of corrugated plastic lined with polythene and no more than 18" high. But the seeds of our Show tradition had been sown and would continue to the present day. Our first Grand Champion was a size 5 Kohaku owned by Alan Rogers.
1986 and the chairmanship had changed again (David Brown being elected that year). The first of our Anglo-American ventures started too, when we formed a partnership arrangement with the Ventura County Koi Club of California, our contact in California being Stan Ranson, one time editor of Koi Usa. Our 2nd show was again held at the Polhill Garden Centre, across the road from Bruce's Café. This time the Show Chairman was Doug (Dob) Holder and the show had moved on considerably. Proper show vats, 6 BKKS Judges officiating and some of the | 408 |
I'm still on a high from last weekend. I spent 24 hours with my girlfriend. Without any kids! It was exactly what I needed to restore my patience. Me time is good for the soul. I will admit to crying a few tears when I left them on Saturday morning. It was my first night away from Sybil and one of only a handful of nights I've spent away from Lawson (including 3 nights after Sybil was born).
We only had a little over 24 hours and made the most of it. We started off with brunch at Joan's on Third. I was too excited to take any photos, but the bran muffin was a definite highlight. After brunch we wandered a couple of blocks to Credo. They have a fantastic selection of clean beauty products, including my go to skincare line.
After trying an embarrassing number of times, I finally managed to parallel park. Why is that a skill I have not retained??? Next we stopped at Moon Juice. I'll be honest, I'm not sold on the benefits of their products but it was fun to look around.
Last year we visited LA and I had the absolute best iced tea I'd ever had. It was a special of the day, but luckily they still made it! I had been dreaming about it for a year. I'm telling you, the peppermint honey milk iced tea is where it's at!
There are a few fun walls to take photos along Melrose and we took advantage of all of them (although we skipped the famous pink wall since we'd done that last year). It was nice to take our time and wander in and out of stores. Usually I'm sweating pushing a double stroller and trying to calm crazy kids!
After our feet were sore, we hopped in the car and headed to Venice. After a quick stop at Cuyana (one of my favorite brands) where I almost picked up this cashmere scarf, we both saw The Butcher's Daughter at the same time and immediately put our name on the waiting list. It didn't disappoint.
With our bellies full, we headed to Santa Monica to check out The Detox Market, another clean beauty store. I got a gift card for my birthday and had fun checking out all the possible ways to use it. This Vintner's Daughter serumVint<|fim_middle|> spacious and modern. A glass of red wine in their front lounge area was the perfect spot to relax after our day and before dinner at Tar & Roses. I wish I would have gotten a photo of the fried cauliflower and strawberry ricotta dessert. Sooo good!
Sunday morning we wandered 4 blocks to the beach to cross off an item on my LA bucket list. While the beach wasn't empty, I did get a few photos that I really love. Afterwards we headed to Urth Caffe for brunch before heading home to hug on my little luvs!
I cannot stress how important it was for me to get away. With two little ones, life is crazy and I don't often put myself first. Time away is good for all of us. A huge thank you to my girlfriend for recognizing I was desperate for a break and my luv for taking on solo parenting duties while we were away.
P.S. If you're reading this via email, it may look a little different. I migrated my newsletter over the weekend. Now you can stay up to date on new posts, weekly roundups and more! | ner's Daughter serum is high on my list of potential purchases.
We stayed at the Le Meridien Delfina and I'd highly recommend it. It's a good location a few blocks from the beach. The rooms are | 46 |
Back in 2010, I created Jersey Tap Fest for tap dancers of all ages and levels to come together as a community to learn from some of the best tap dance artists out there. In celebration of the 10th year, I'm changing it up to<|fim_middle|> hone their performance skills, network within the community and increase their overall knowledge of the art form. We are focused on serving tap dance by uniting the tap community, teaching its history, preserving it's percussive and improvisational style, expanding the respect for the art and promoting the dance as a cherished American art form. | create a more intimate environment for 20 high level tap dancers to receive one on one attention from their favorite artists.
This 10th annual celebration will take place July 31st through August 4th, 2019, at Grooves Unlimited in Livingston, NJ. Jersey Tap Fest 2019 applications go live Monday, October 1st and are due by November 5th, more info at www.jerseytapfest.com.
I can't wait for the opportunity to share shuffles in a creative and artistic environment that encourages passion, fosters growth and supports each dancer in their individual dance journey.
We celebrate the masters of the past and bring light to the current and upcoming masters of today, giving them the opportunity to educate the current and next generation dancers as the future face of the tap dance community. Through master classes and performance opportunities, this stimulating, demanding and rigorous annual program allows for tap dancers all over the world to improve their technical abilities, | 201 |
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September is both the start of the school year and the beginning of the college application process. We start our students early, asking them to draft their essays and prepare resumes by the end of their junior years. The guidance counselor also tells them to start asking for college recommendations; the earlier the better, he says.
So students have been asking me since June.
It's both an honor and a responsibility when a student asks me to write a recommendation for them. When I have a great relationship with the student it's a no-brainer.
"Of course," I say. "When do you need it by? Is there a particular program you're applying to that I should tailor the recommendation for?"
Sometimes I ask students to write me an email, officially asking and telling me why I'm the teaching they feel is the best person to write their recommendations. It gives me a sense of what they think our relationship is and why they feel I can do a good job.
If I don't know the student well enough in my opinion, but have negative things to say, I'll also ask for a resume, so I have some specifics to add that will make it more substantial.
Relationships aside, I have a reputation for writing good recommendations because I've been teaching seniors for a long time and since I work at a small school, most of my seniors have been in my class before their senior year, some many years.
Writing recommendations isn't always easy though. You have to be honest and convey the student's best attributes without making it read like a template.
Think before you respond to a student who asks. If you don't immediately have something great to convey, it may not be a good idea to write the recommendation. Remember, it's okay to say no because you have to be comfortable saying whatever you're going to write and<|fim_middle|>If the student is applying for a particular program like journalism or nursing, try to play up the skills and talents they have that would suit that program. For example, if I have a newspaper student applying to a journalism program, I make sure to talk about his/her leadership skills in the newspaper class and specific talents they have that would make them an asset for this school to acquire.
It's a good idea to have information about the student both in a class you may have taught him/her in and also in some kind of extra curricular situation as well. Showing the student in different settings is a good way to demonstrate different qualities that would make them a great candidate.
End your letter once again repeating the students full name, and adding that you feel they would be an asset to the particular school program.
Don't forget to add your contact information and say, "if you have any questions about this letter, please feel free to contact me at (either an email or phone number)."
Then sign the letter with your most official title "Starr Sackstein, Nationally Board Certified Teacher, World Journalism Prep School"
Be honest and authentic. This comes through in the letter if you are genuinely invested in the child. Like I said at the beginning if you don't have anything nice to say, you shouldn't write the letter.
College recommendations are extremely important for students and they only get up to 3. Sometimes they don't make the best choices and a generic letter won't help them. If you feel you can't write something complimentary, then decline. It's better you do that than have to lie or worse, say the truth and hurt the student. | if what you'd write isn't going to help them, then it's best to decline. You could just say, "I don't think I'm the best person to write one for you." Maybe even suggest someone else.
Once you decide that you will write one, always start your letter with a salutation like "Dear Admissions Officer."
In the first short paragraph, introduce the student you are writing on behalf of using his/her full name and why you recommend them. For candidates that I feel are strong, I use additional adjectives like, "I strongly recommend _____ for your program because of her diligence and creativity."
Make sure to have a thesaurus handy or a list of positive adjectives and adverbs that you can readily pull from. Many times there will be an accompanying sheet or form with online where you need to describe the student in 3 words, so it's good to have a bunch always on the tip of your tongue.
After introductions, it's good to share in what context you know the student and share a specific anecdote that shows the students talents. Showing rather than just telling is always more effective in writing. So whatever words you used to describe the student in the first paragraph, have a story that illustrates them next.
If I have a special relationship with the student and I know personal things that they have had to endure, I make sure to add those as well. This piece is I think shares another dynamic element that perhaps a college essay or transcript doesn't add.
Remember we are just one piece of their college application puzzle, so we're trying to add depth to what they have already shared.
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HISTORIC NORTHAMPTON
Board-Staff
Legal/Financial
New Co-Executive Directors Appointed
Tribute to Nancy Rexford
News of the Parsons House Archaeology Dig
Membership Challenge Grant
William G. Pomeroy Foundation Grant
Beveridge Foundation Grant Awarded
The Bridge Street School Sprouts
Historical Footnotes: Dancing Through Northampton's History
Celebrating the opening of the new Flexible Performance Space at the Arts Trust's building at 33 Hawley Street
Date:
Time:
Friday, September 14, 2018 | Arts Night Out
Saturday, September 15, 2018
7 - 8:00 pm: Music | Art Displays | Performance Installation
8 - 9:30 pm: Historical Footnotes & Performances
Location:
Tickets:
33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MA 01060
$15 at the door
$12 online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3596843 Event no. 3596843
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Northampton Arts Council.
Choreography by Deborah Goffe
photo by Jim Coleman
Three dancers at Smith College, 1919
photo by Eric Stahlberg, Smith College Special Collections
Dance:<|fim_middle|> Weidman (Saturday) brings us to more recent musical history with her energetic solo based on hardcore punk.
The evening is book-ended with Wendy Woodson's film, which takes us on a walk by Northampton's Mill River and Sasha Statman-Weil's documentary, which focuses on the role of sacred spaces in shaping community and includes an interview with Gordon Thorne, one of the visionaries and key funders of 33 Hawley Street.
In addition to movement and videography, visual artists will display artwork in the lobby:
Elizabeth Stone will display a dress made of paper based on Jenny Lind.
Michael Tillyer will showcase a new sculpture, "Really!" made from a white pine that was cut at Historic Northampton and pulled to Hawley Street by oxen last January.
Renowned local furniture maker Kristina Madsen will display a "chair with bird's nest" that was included as part of Dance Gallery's performances at Thornes in the 1980's.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Northampton Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council,
a state agency. | Peter Schmitz, Deborah Goffe, Andrea Olsen
Jen Polins (Friday, September 14th), Lailye Weidman (Saturday, September 15th)
Visual Art: Kathy Couch, Michael Tillyer, Elizabeth Stone, Kristina Madsen
History: Laurie Sanders, Betty Sharpe, Kiki Smith and guests
Film: Wendy Woodson, Sasha Statman-Weil
Music: Peter Jones
Historic Northampton and A.P.E.@Hawley Street join forces for a special collaboration on September 14 & 15 to celebrate the opening of the new Flexible Performance Space at the Arts Trust's building, 33 Hawley Street. Linking contemporary dance works, site-specific films, music, and visual art with Northampton's rich history, twelve area artists and their collaborators will offer a range of surprising ecological and cultural perspectives, all with ties to Northampton's past.
The audience will be able to reflect on those who came before as well as watching artists create and make history. These are first steps in the lineage of this recently opened space for the creation of original work.
- Andrea Olsen, the project's artistic director and a performer
Engaging the imagination in multiple forms, Historical Footnotes: Dancing Through Northampton's History highlights the continuity between local history and the arts. Historic Northampton's co-directors Laurie Sanders and Elizabeth Sharpe and colleagues will read from historical letters, diary entries and news articles, giving audience members a context for experiencing the history-inspired creative work of contemporary artists.
The proximity of the Community Arts Trust at 33 Hawley Street and Historic Northampton, alongside the newly designated Pomeroy Terrace Historic District, offers fresh possibilities for extending Main Street's creative energy. This part of Northampton--Market Street, Bridge Street, Hawley Street and Pomeroy Terrace--was more integrated with Main Street until the 1890s when the railroad line was elevated. This section of Northampton included some of the first English homelots and was used by native people for millenia.
Dances include:
a solo by Andrea Olsen inviting memories of previous artists, including the Swedish opera star Jenny Lind whose performances in Northampton in 1851 and 1853 drew thousands of enthralled listeners.
Deborah Goffe's choreography is partnered with an excerpt from Sojourner Truth's description of an experience she had while living in Northampton in the 1840s.
Peter Schmitz's installation will focus on the "unseen, unheard and unrecorded" people within a community.
Jennifer Polins and ensemble (Friday) focus on the musical potency of Bach to transcend time and space.
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While clearly disappointed with the outcome of Sunday's National League Division Two opener against Down, Louth manager Pete McGrath took some pride in how his troops battled to the end.
"The team never quit," McGrath said after the game.
"There were men in the team who were just driving the thing on. It was just a pity that we went so long in the second-half with the breeze at our backs without scoring. That let Down off the hook to<|fim_middle|> and most of the players today played with great credit and played with the type of spirit, energy and dynamic that we're going to need going forward," added McGrath. | an extent.
"I think in the first-half against the breeze, the first 15-minutes we played exceptionally well and controlled the game to a large extent. At half-time we were three-points behind with the wind at our backs in the second-half, but I said to the players that the breeze will not win it for us and that we have to maintain possession, compete and be as energetic and determined as we were in the first-half.
"We started off the second-half quite well and then we lost our way. We let them get too far away given the fact that we had the breeze.
"That surge that got us back to within two, at that moment in time if you were sitting in the stand you would be saying 'this could go either way'. But they just got that break with the ball squirming into their possession and that unfortunate kick-out by Craig (Lynch) gave them another point and that gave them the gap they needed," McGrath added.
The incident the Wee County boss alluded to was the quick-fire concession of two-points after his side had cut their deficit to two following a scoring surge at the beginning of fourth-quarter. Ultimately, that's where the game was decided, according to McGrath.
"We had worked so hard and put them under pressure to get it back to two-points and then, in literally the next two attacks, they gave themselves the safety margin of four and we really had a mountain to climb from there. We were going to need a goal that we really didn't look like getting. It was always going to be difficult after that."
On his league debut, William Woods finished as Louth's top-scorer with six-points. The Naomh Fionnbarra man impressed his manager, however, McGrath singled out teenage full-back Emmet Carolan for particular kudos.
"It's just a pity that in the second-half we couldn't get more ball to him (Woods), but he was certainly a threat.
"I thought young Emmet Carolan at full-back on Connaire Harrison was excellent, while James Craven (the other staring debutant) again put in a very, very good shift.
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Drop-down lists can speed up routine data entry tasks.
Microsoft Outlook includes a plugin called Business Contact Manager that enables you to create drop-down lists for the values you frequently use in forms. Business Contact Manager integrates with Outlook's interface and provides several<|fim_middle|> Contact Manager" tab. Click "Customize" and select "Customize Record Types" to open a pop-up window that displays a list of data types, including Account, Business Contact, Business Project, Lead and Opportunity records.
Select a data type and click "Customize Form" to open the list customization window displaying formatting and data field options. Click "Add Fields" and select "New" followed by "Drop-Down List" from the menu. When prompted, click "OK" to open the Edit Lists window.
Click "Add" to add an item to the drop-down list. Type the item's name and click "OK." The new item appears in the Value column, and you can add more items to the list by repeating this step.
Edit your list's order with the up and down arrows. Select an item from the Value column and click an arrow button to move it up or down. When you're finished creating the list, click "OK" to add it to the current Outlook form.
If you expect to choose one item more than the others, make it the default item. In the Edit Lists window, select the item and click "Make Default." If a user doesn't choose an option from the drop-down list, the default option is selected automatically.
Information in this article applies to Outlook 2010 and Outlook 2013. It may vary slightly or significantly with other versions.
Wayne, David. "How to Add a Drop-Down List in an Outlook Contact Form." Synonym, https://classroom.synonym.com/add-dropdown-list-outlook-contact-form-19961.html. Accessed 21 April 2019. | data type templates, such as text fields and drop-down lists. The list customization window guides you through the process of adding elements to a list, and you can update a list at any time from the Business Contact Manager tab.
Download and install the Business Contact Manager plugin from the Microsoft Download Center (link in Resources). After installing the plugin, the Business Contact Manager tab is displayed in the Outlook window.
Launch Outlook; click "File" and select the "Business | 92 |
Intern<|fim_middle|> ran into an issue with suppressed data. As it were, one of the DoPE faculty members is an expert in addressing these issues. I was able to meet with her to work out a solution to that issue. I think that moment spoke to the fantastic resources available to me at DoPE, as well as the Division's collaborative and collegiate atmosphere. | ship outline: I spent my summer at the Division of Pharmcoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics (DoPE) at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. There I primarily conducted an independent research project related to opioid and Opioid-Use Disorder treatment prescribing rates in state Medicaid programs. I also attended a number of lectures and workshops on a range of topics, including machine learning, intellectual property law and more.
Value of experience: This internship pushed me to use many of the skills I gained over my first year at YSPH. For example, my project required data collection, cleaning and analysis; it also required careful, nuanced readings of various state policies and codes. Outside of the project, I also had the opportunity to speak with a number of people in the field about their own experiences and career recommendations.
Best moment/experience: At one point we | 173 |
It started two years ago, when my niece's fourth-grade class at Bryant Elementary School in Independence did not make the trip to Jefferson City as the capstone of a months-long lesson about Missouri history.
I don't remember the reasons Maureen's class didn't make the mostly annual sojourn, just that the kiddos were sorely disappointed. And so were their parents, who didn't realize the trip was a no-go until too late to do anything about it. My sister and brother-in-law took Maureen to Jefferson City themselves that summer.
My dream grew in intensity last August, when my youngest child entered fourth grade. He'd looked toward the school year with anticipation after the grade ahead of him resumed the annual Jeff trip in May 2012.
And when I and other parents were told early last semester that the fourth grade once again likely wouldn't go to the state's capital city – this time because the trip would take away from prepping for the state assessments – my dream intensified, nagging, pushing through my other thoughts, needling me like a splinter stuck in my sock during a 5K.
My dream, folks, is that all Independence fourth graders get the chance to journey to the center of our great state for their first up-close glimpse of participatory government.
On the<|fim_middle|> a righteous cause!
I like this. I do think that we as parents have a great deal of responsibility to raise little people that can go off in the world and contribute. I wish more parents felt that way.
How did the fundraiser go? I saw it posted on FB, but our day was already filled. Apparently, the 4th or 5th grades at my girls' school typically take a trip to Jeff City, but they won't be going because of budget constraints. Good for you for finding a way to make it happen!
Hey, Mari, it went great! We made our goal and surpassed it! It was so great to see the community support. | surface, maybe, it seems frivolous. What's the big deal about taking a bunch of 9 and 10 year olds to Jefferson City? It means waking up before the chickens to get your kid to school to catch the bus, sack lunch in tow. It means a good three hours on a bus with a bunch of exuberant kids who know every line to several episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants. It means giving up a day of your own time to go see things you (hopefully) learned about years ago.
Yep, the fourth-grade trip to Jeff is all those things. But it's also this: The chance to make a favorable impression on young minds still idealistic enough to believe that this great democratic experiment we have going in the United States is working.
The trip to Jefferson City offers a chance for jaded adults to see awe and wonder again as the children gaze upward at the beautiful rotunda of the capitol or look down upon the General Assembly as members bustle in and out of chambers, going about their work; as they listen to the stories of how one governor's wife saved the executive mansion; as they think that they, too, could one day, if they worked hard enough, earn a seat on the state's highest court.
But more than that, it's a chance for us as adults to model for our children the importance of civic duty – of knowing who represents our voices in government, of speaking up when we don't agree, of learning about how our country works.
This is our job. If we don't teach them, who will?
Back to my dream. From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Allen's Banquet Hall at 11330 E. Truman Road in Independence, a bunch of parents who share my dream are mounting a huge rummage sale to raise money to pay for their fourth graders to make that trip.
This year, it's one school.
My dream? Next year, all 18 of them.
What should we do for MLK Jr. Day?
I hope you can get it funded. I think field trips are important, and a welcome break from all the drill and kill routines that schools now inflict on our kids. You never know, you might have a budding politician (hopefully a good one) amongst that group of 4th graders. Keep up the pressure on the school district. And sadly, the parents must keep up fundraising, but that seems to be the way of the world now.
Thanks! We did well today! It's invigorating to have | 530 |
British Syrian Writers Discuss Truth and Lies in Syrian Conflict
By Alex Ward
On Tuesday night, two British Syrian writers discussed their recent book about the ongoing Syrian conflict and the Western media's misrepresentation of the situation at an event in International House's Assembly Hall.
Robin Yassin-Kassab and Leila Al-Shami, the authors of Burning Country: Syrians in Revolution and War, were hosted for the discussion by the Chicago Center for Contemporary Theory, an organization of UChicago faculty focused on contemporary social issues.
Yassin-Kassab, a writer and journalist, and Al-Shami, a human rights activist and blogger, are both British Syrians with family in the region. According to their book's official description, "Burning Country explores the complicated reality of life in present-day Syria with unprecedented detail and sophistication, drawing on new first-hand testimonies from opposition fighters, exiles lost in an archipelago of refugee camps, and courageous human rights activists."
The event was moderated by Jerome McDonnell, host of Chicago radio station WBEZ<|fim_middle|> and using violence to quell uprisings. According to Yassin-Kassab and Al-Shami, Assad intentionally provoked a civil war to legitimize an armed crackdown, inspired by his father's similar actions in the early 1980s.
Throughout the discussion, both Yassin-Kassab and Al-Shami repeatedly highlighted the lack of accurate representation of the current circumstances in Syria. Both authors said the limited recent media coverage of the conflict has promoted inaccurate and Western-centric narratives.
In reference to the more than 400 popularly elected local councils that have taken over administration and management of basic necessities in many areas of the country, Yassin-Kassab said, "We all know about the foreign jihadists who've come in; we all know about, or we think we know about, the supposed battles between foreign states inside Syria, and we're just not paying attention to the remarkable experiments in democracy that the Syrians themselves are doing."
In response to a question from the audience about the role of media narratives in misrepresenting the Syrian conflict, Al-Shami argued that it is the responsibility of people in the West to challenge false accounts and support local councils working to restabilize the country. "We should recognize their struggle, and we should stand in solidarity with them," Al-Shami said.
Comments have been closed. | 's global affairs segment Worldview.
Yassin-Kassab and Al-Shami opened the conversation with the historical background of the Syrian conflict. The authors described an initial sense of optimism in Syria during the period immediately following Bashar al-Assad's election in 2000. "People believed Bashar was a reformer, he was more open, and that this was going to be a period of political change," Al-Shami said.
The turning point came in 2011, when Assad responded to countrywide protests related to the broader "Arab Spring" by blaming unrest on outside conspirators | 121 |
What is the state of your soul today?
Most of us – including Christians – aren't thinking too much about our souls. We're preoccupied with our bodies, emotions, and minds.
I typed the word "soul" into my iTunes search engine to see how the word is used in song/album titles.
The Beatles released an album called Rubber Soul.
But those are largely references to "soul music," not the inner, invisible essence of a person.
Glenn Frey of the Eagles recorded "Soul Searchin'," although he was referring to romantic love.
Tracy Chapman performed, "All You Have is Your Soul." That's getting closer.
The reason I bring this up is because of a church service my wife and I attended last month.
There's a church betweeen our house and the 101 Freeway that I've passed scores of times. One Sunday, we decided to check it out.
It turned out to be a very charismatic church, which made me somewhat uncomfortable. There were aspects of the service that didn't reach me … but some did.
One part of the service was reserved for those who needed prayer … for healing, for a job, for family problems … whatever.
If someone wanted prayer, they raised their hand where they were sitting, and others came around them, laid hands on them, and prayed for them. That part of the service was very meaningful … and so rare in churches today.
At the end of the pastor's Bible-based message, he admitted that many years ago, he was forced to leave the mission field because of depression. He talked about his struggles to overcome his pain and how he needed others to help him climb out of his hole.
And it made me wonder: how much emphasis are churches putting on the soul anymore?
David said of the Lord, "He restores my soul" (Psalm 23:2).
The Sons of Korah sang, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God" (Psalm 42:1).
David wrote, "Bless the Lord, O my soul … praise the Lord, O my soul …" in Psalm 103:1-2.
And He reminds all of us that the greatest commandment (Deuteronomy 6:4-6) is to "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" (Matthew 22:37).
Souls aren't just for Sundays.
We Christians need to take care of our bodies.
We need to understand and control our emotions.
We need to stimulate our thinking through reading and sermons and discussions.
And churches should be wholistic in their approach.
<|fim_middle|> about the soul are my most favorite hymns.
I remember during a healing time in my life when someone I didn't even know said to me, "they can't take your soul". That was a great relief because it is my soul that feeds me, let's me know the heart of God and I could not live without.
Amen! While humans have souls, animals are soulless, a fact many people seem to forget these days. People have souls – or are souls – but they fail to recognize that fact whenever they shut God out of their lives. | But most of all, we need to specialize in healing souls.
People can go to fitness centers and health food stores to build up their bodies.
They can visit a psychologist or psychiatrist to address their emotions.
They can enroll in a college course or read a book to feed their minds.
But only a local church can really address the health of the human soul.
How do you think churches are doing at that? How can they improve?
Thanks for writing about the soul. I have always found the subject of the soul to be fascinating. The hymns you mentioned, speaking | 114 |
BROWNVILLE JCT. - Althea M. MacKinnon, 85, wife of Kenneth M. MacKinnon, died March 31, 2006, at a local nursing home. She was born May 22, 1920, in Abbot, the daughter of Perley R. and Doris M. (Conner) Littlefield. Althea was a member of the Brownville Community Church and the Brownville Snowmobile Club. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Kenneth of Brownville Jct.; three daughters, Dor<|fim_middle|> to the Brownville Community Church, P.O. Box 682, Brownville, ME 04414, or to the Maine Alzheimer's Disease Association, Inc., 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160B, Portland 04101. | is Coburn and her husband, Jack, of Brownville Jct., Bonnie Ellis and her friend, Lyle Fuller, of Richford, Vt., and Anne Hathorn of Medford; six grandchildren, Julie Smith, Clifford Coburn, Felice Sickler, Ben Johnston, Molly Johnston, and Heather Suetin; seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Ray Littlefield and a great-grandson. Friends are invited to call 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the Lary Funeral Home, Milo, where funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, April 3, with the Rev. Darren Morgan officiating. Burial in the family lot in Pinetree Cemetery will be later in the spring. Those who wish may make memorial contributions | 175 |
Colonnara is a 110-member co-operative winery located in the heart of the Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi DOC, in Cupramontana. It<|fim_middle|>ara, they seem to be one big happy family. VerdicchiAMO, you might say. | 's some 40km inland from the city of Ancona and 20km from the town of Jesi. Colonnara was established in 1959 by 19 growers; it now makes many different wines from around the March; there are whites, reds and fizz.
These days, I enjoy visiting co-operatives, whether in Italy or Spain and France. For most, their reputation for making poor quality wine is now far in the past. That reputation unfortunately still lingers amongst the unenlightened but is only rarely justified.
No longer are growers paid by the sheer weight of grapes, a system that rewards quantity rather than quality. Nor can co-ops rely on subsidies these days either. Instead, most have undergone a silent quality revolution. The best cooperatives have guaranteed access to the best growers grapes. Highly qualified agronomists ensure that each grower meets quality standards. In turn, the growers now receive quality incentives based on a range of scientific tests measuring grape quality. All this has led to a massive leap forward. In short, co-ops are now excellent sources of quality wine at fair prices.
Also, co-operatives fulfil a vital social, economic and community function as well as underpinning much of the wine industry. For example, 60% of Italian wine is from co-ops! Co-ops are mutual, owned by the members that combine their resources. Consequently, it means they can invest in wine-making, technology, ongoing research, bottling and branding. The economies of scale derived from such fragmented underlying ownership enable them to compete with privately owned wine companies. They can export to overseas markets and reduce their production costs while offering a diverse range as well. It's a business model that can serve both small winegrowers and consumers well. Meanwhile, the top wines are from a selection of the best growers. Many are outstanding. Meanwhile, I believe co-operatives don't get the attention they deserve and remain sadly invisible to many.
Finally, all this means that a co-operative should be the first stop in an unfamiliar wine region. While lacking the glamour and reputation of a top estate, they are perfect for discovering an area under one roof. There's usually a shop where you can often try before you buy. That's ideal for a holiday and fun too, especially for those daunted by the prospect of making winery visits. All you have to do is turn up.
So I turned up at Colonnara.
As mentioned above, Colonarra has 110 growers. As they have 120 hectares of vineyards, located across the Marche, the individual grower holdings are tiny. Despite this, the vines are all in organic conversion too. Indeed, they are well on the way to becoming a Cantina Verde. Presently, about 50% of the growers are organically certified, with the rest to follow. Except for the ubiquitous vino sfuso, dispensed via "petrol-pumps" for local consumption, there are no bulk wines. The rest makes one million bottles each year, of which nearly 25% is sparkling.
Colonnara is known for its Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi. However, the selection below also includes some of their red wines to check out. All are available in the UK. There are more than a dozen more available at their winery. The UK importer is Alivini, (minimum order six mixed bottles) and they are also sold in the UK by GP Brands. Retail prices include VAT. A visit comes highly recommended for those fortunate to visit the Marche, where the prices are, of course, much lower.
Cuprese is a blend of their best Verdicchio, chosen from several growers located around the DOC Classico. Typical fennel and white flowers on the nose, mineral freshness and pear fruit. A vertical tasting of superb older bottles from 2003 and 1988 shows longevity; the wine takes on an increasingly honey and butter character. Alivini, £12.34; GP Brands £14.38. Cuprese is in my recent Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi article.
As for Colonn | 863 |
I purchased my mug yesterday. I have to admit that i wasn't sure how something like this would work, but i have to say i am thoroughly happy. I filled my mug at I purchased my mug yesterday. I have to admit that i wasn't sure how something like this would work, but i have to say i am thoroughly happy. I filled my mug at 5 am this morning and the mug has kept my coffee at 135 deg with no change in temp for last 3 hours. My wife was so impressed that i am going to get her the cup version.<|fim_middle|> any longer than that, it's not ready for prime time, especially at this high price. I'm sure that a $15 thermos would do a better job. I'll be returning it for a refund. Maybe I'll check it again in a year or so to find out if there's a 2.0 version that works better. | I am the kind of person who will walk around the house doing odd jobs while carrying my mug with me and it great to always have some hot coffee available instead of warm coffee.
I left the travel mug on its charging coaster for a few days, so I know the battery was fully charged. I filled the mug with hot coffee this morning about 8:30 I left the travel mug on its charging coaster for a few days, so I know the battery was fully charged. I filled the mug with hot coffee this morning about 8:30 and took it to work. My first break was at 10:00 and I was shocked to see that the battery was completely dead and my coffee was only lukewarm. The concept of this product seems good, but if the battery is too weak to work for | 168 |
By Joe Bowen on Jan 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m.
BEMIDJI—A batch of Bemidji and Lumberjack High School students got a head start on their tentative careers on Tuesday.
Northwest Technical College staff awarded certificates in mechanical fabrication, electrical work, jobsite safety, CNC lathes or nursing to 17 students in Bemidji Area Schools' career academies, which are coursework and internship packages designed to let them dabble in potential post-graduation careers and schooling, then set them up with jobs that keep them in or around Bemidji.
"A lot of our students want to stay here, and this is the stepping stone," Brian Stefanich, who heads the school district's career academies and alternative schools, said to a roomful of soon-to-be certified nursing assistants and a handful of parents in a room at the technical college. "You have jobs waiting for you right now after you get your certifications. Right now in Bemidji. Because everyone's hiring, right? And our job at the academies is to build that pipeline of qualified candidates."
Marlondo Smith, a sophomore, earned a mechanical fabrication certificate, and Rylie Rockensock, a senior, earned one in electrical work after a class at the technical college. Smith learned how to assemble and disassemble different tools. Rockensock learned about transformers and circuits. Both said they want to work<|fim_middle|> she said, parlay it into more schooling—she aims to study nursing at Bemidji State University after she graduates high school. Varney said her interest in nursing was piqued in health class.
"It kind of appealed to me, and then I found out that there was a health academy," she said. "I just fell in love with just helping everyone, making sure that their life is better quality."
Bemidji Area Schools now boasts 12 career academies and plans to add six more next year. The planned new ones are law enforcement, fire and rescue, agriculture, culinary arts, leadership and entrepreneurship, Stefanich said. | in forensics after they graduate, analyzing crime scenes or testing urine samples for drugs.
Nina Varney, a BHS junior, became a newly certified nursing assistant as her grandmother Darlene Lussier watched. Varney's can use that certificate to work at a nursing home, | 58 |
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The New Orleans Police Department is ending the use of "informational vehicle checkpoints" that were announced last week, NOPD spokesperson Ken Jones told The Lens late Wednesday.
"The checkpoints stop tomorrow," Jones said. "Tomorrow is the last one."
The NOPD announced the checkpoint program on April 20. According to a press release, they were used "to verbally provide information regarding the current stay-at-home order in place within Orleans Parish due to the current COVID-19 public health crisis" as well as check that vehicle occupants were wearing seatbelts and that drivers had a registration and proof of insurance.
The April 20 press release said the police department planned to continue the checkpoints until the end of the city's stay at home order, which lasts until 6 a.m. on May 16. But Jones said they moved up the date to May 1 "because of the easing of restrictions in surrounding parishes."
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It's time again for the polar vortex to invade the U.S<|fim_middle|> troposphere.
In an average northern hemisphere winter, the polar vortex generally stays centered over the Arctic. Occasionally, a series of weather events can lead to a change in the large-scale atmospheric circulation that can disrupt the general eastward flow in the high-latitude atmosphere, nudging the polar vortex out of the Arctic towards more temperate latitudes. In these cases, warm air from the south moves into the Arctic and the cold polar vortex air from the Arctic moves south, creating a situation where extreme temperatures are likely to occur. | . and the news.
Andrea Lang, assistant professor of atmospheric and environmental sciences at the University at Albany, explores what the polar vortex is and why it keeps making us bundle up during the winter months.
"The Polar Vortex barrels across the U.S." and "Polar Vortex to hit the Northeast" were prominent headlines from December 2013. Images of commuters bundled in layers avoiding all-time record low temperatures and reporters battling the elements filled the news cycles. These news stories left many wondering—what is the polar vortex?
The polar vortex is not a newly discovered phenomenon. Every winter as the polar region cools in the long dark nights, a polar vortex forms in the northern hemisphere. As this very cold air mass develops over the pole, a jet stream of strong eastward blowing winds forms on the flanks of that cold air in a layer from about 5 to 40 km (3-25 miles) above Earth's surface. In general, this combination of cold air and jet stream define the polar vortex.
A polar vortex develops every year during the winter months in the southern hemisphere as well, and polar vortex–like phenomena have also been observed on other planets, including Saturn and Mars.
From a scientific perspective, a polar vortex is a dynamically robust feature that has several components, one well above Earth's surface—in the stratosphere, and another that is directly associated with the news worthy cold air outbreaks—located in the region known as the | 297 |
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Thanksgiving and Wednesday have been snow days. We got a little over a foot of snow between yesterday and today and it is still snowing now, Thursday night as I write this. Today we worked on getting the roof on the next shed. Last evening I moved a large round 4×4 bale of hay into the first of the new pig dens and let the pigs in. They were quite excited to see the fresh hay and their new sleeping space. It is a pole shed built into a cutout in the uphill side of one of the terraces we've carved into the hill. It is a bit small to sleep all forty of them. We should be done with another tomorrow and then they can spread out more.
The snow has gotten deep enough that Ben and Will were snow-boarding on the hill in the south field this afternoon. It got cold enough last night that the snow from yesterday formed a good base and then the new snow today made for wonderful power boarding.
We had some excitement out at the end of the south field last night. Something got one of our lambs. It is clawed up but looks like it may survive. The dogs bought the sheep back to the house and pens at a run and then wouldn't let any of the animals back into the field. It was dusk and snowing hard so we couldn't see<|fim_middle|> thanks for the expanded explanation.
great idea! Sounds useful and beats the associated expense of "store bought" options that are quite costly…..
That is the most bee-utiful dog…almost as lovely as my dog, Jazz. Heh!
What kind of bears do you have there? We have black bears, but cougars are the more common problem for sheep stealing.
We have black bear – fortunately not grizzly. Officially there are no cougars although my wife and I have both seen them and found the prints. Ghosts.
What does it take to have a really solid LGD?
Good genetics for the instincts – so get a dog from actual working parents.
Good initiation to life – so get a dog born into the farm life.
Good training – work with your dog to teach it what you want. | anything. Looking at the lamb today my guess is bear. We are missing the lambs twin. Kita, Cinnamon, Kia and Lili went with me out to look around today. All we found was a place where there was blood under the snow. Dogs noses are amazing. It was a beautiful walk if somewhat morbid. Time to bring the animals in from the pastures to the winter garden corrals.
Guns don't kill – Bullets do.
I'm just wondering if winter garden corrals are what they sound like: corrals formed around the garden area for the animals to live in, fertilize, etc., through the winter? I suppose they would also be safer and closer to watchful eyes, possibly. Sounds like a fantastic idea.
Yes, that is exactly what they are. You see, here on the mountain the soil's a bit thin. We have about 1/8th inch of top soil and then 2″ to a foot or two of gravel below that in most places. There are pockets of deeper soil but they are few and far between. The ground is also steep and acidic. What we have been doing is terracing the hillside in our home field area. This creates nice flat gardens that catch the rain and stop it from rushing down the mountain quite so fast. That doesn't solve the problem of the soil being poor though. So what we do is fence in a terrace and put the livestock on that area for the winter. We feed them plenty of hay, extra, on the ground. The hay and their manure adds organic matter to the soil. Then in the spring the pigs till it up. We move the pigs out and put chickens in. They smooth the soil and weed it for about two weeks. When we're ready to plant we move the chickens out and presto – wonderful gardens. It actually takes about two to three years of this for the soil to get really rich. With patience it gets there. Each year we add more garden space.
Sounds great; | 412 |
Mum Mourning Her Stillborn Son Stunned After Friend Demands Gifts to Be Returned So That She Can Give It to Someone Else
Not only did the woman ask the grieving mum for the gifts, but she also suggested that she pay her the amount for the gift if it can't be returned.
By Sameeksha Thomas
Under no normal circumstance would a person ask back for presents and goodies that they've gifted someone. What do you think? Can anybody do such a thing? Well, here's a story that will shock you to your core. A woman left her friend speechless when she demanded back the baby gifts that she had gifted her. What made it worse was that the friend had recently lost her baby to stillbirth at 29 weeks.
In the screenshots shared on Reddit of the Facebook post that the stunned mother posted, she wrote, "I didn't want to put this out here, but I have no choice," according to Kidspot. "(NAME CROSSED OUT) bought me some beautiful gifts for Benjamin for when he was born. A soft fleece blanket, a cuddly elephant, booties, some clothes, and a singing toy. I didn't ask for these things, as I said they were gifts," she continued.
Source: Reddit
The grieving mother then revealed that her son Benjamin was born at 29 weeks and couldn't survive. "A week later (NAME CROSSED OUT) messages me asking if Benjamin used or touched the things she bought because if not... she wanted them back!" In the screenshots shared, it looks like the woman is concerned about the mother but soon it's clear that it was all an act.
She wrote, "Hey, hun just wondering if u used the bits n bobs I got for the baby? If not I can give them to Laura's little one. Hope your ok and resting up hun?" she began and continued, "Let me know hun before I buy more stuff, save a bit of money before Xmas, you know how it is."
Shocked by the messages, the mum replied, "I'm not doing OK. I'm heartbroken. I can't believe you're asking me at the moment, but yes I still have the things except for the blanket, he will be buried with it<|fim_middle|> that, but she did it because she wanted to regift them to another person! To save a few pounds on Christmas gifts!"
https://www.reddit.com/r/ChoosingBeggars/comments/k3oojb/woman_asking_for_baby_gifts_back_from_a_woman_who/?
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/13345209/heartbroken-mum-tears-friend-give-back-blanket-buried-dead-baby/ | because it is warm and I thought it was stunning. I mean... I hope that's OK for you?!?"
The friend's reply just got crazier as she wrote, "Aww hun, sorry I know it's a tough time, I'm sorry. I just needed to know before I spend anymore, is there a chance you have another blanky for him, babe?" She then revealed the real reason why she wanted the gift back. "Like you said it's nice and warm, and Laura's baby can have use of that."
To make the wounds hurt more than they already were, she told the mum that she was there for her whenever she wanted. "I've been having a tough time myself lately so I'm here online and on my phone all the time for u if you need to chat. Let me know though about the blanket quickly though," she wrote.
While the mum chose to ignore her friend's outrageous messages, the friend went on to suggest if she could pick up the gifts herself, according to The Sun. After enduring all the hurt, the enraged mum finally replied, "The blanket is in with Benjamin!"
She continued, "You can have the rest (of the things) I'll drop them off at yours, don't even think of coming here. My husband is fuming with these messages you are sending me a week after I lose my baby. They're packed in a bag... I'll leave them at yours. The blanket is with Benjamin he is having 'use' out of it thank you very much."
The friend then tried to defend her demand by saying that she was going through some financial trouble and if the mum, mourning the death of her son, can't return the blanket, she should cover the blanket's cost. By this point, the mum understood that there was no point in arguing with a woman who didn't understand emotions and chose to ignore her and cut her out of her life.
The Redditors appreciated the mum's decision with one commenting, "Imagine harassing a grieving mother over stuff that amounts to pocket change." Another commented, "I'm appalled that not only did she do | 433 |
President Donald Trump, shown here playing in Scotland, has installed a room-sized "golf simulator" game at the<|fim_middle|> Obama spent the day playing golf?" Trump wrote on Twitter in October 2014.
As president, however, Trump has played golf more often than Obama did: Obama played about 38 rounds a year, versus about 70 per year for Trump. That's just the outdoor kind of golf: The Post could not obtain statistics on Obama's virtual golf-playing.
Trump owns 16 golf courses. Three of them — in Jupiter, in Sterling, Va., and in Turnberry — own simulators made by the Danish company TrackMan Golf, according to the TrackMan website.
About an hour if you're playing alone, according to the websites of indoor-golf businesses that rent out their TrackMan systems to visiting players. But the games can go longer: In a video posted on TrackMan's website, one customer says it takes three to three and a half hours if he plays with three friends. | White House.
President Donald Trump has installed a room-sized "golf simulator" game at the White House, which allows him to play virtual rounds at courses all over the world by hitting a ball into a large video screen, according to two people told about the system.
That system replaced an older, less sophisticated golf simulator that had been installed under President Barack Obama, according to two people with knowledge of the previous system.
Trump's system cost about $50,000, and was put in during the last few weeks in a room in his personal quarters, a White House official said.
Trump has built his schedules around long blocks of "executive time" — unstructured periods in the day where the president's schedules show no official meetings. He often spends this time watching TV, tweeting, holding impromptu meetings and making phone calls, aides have said.
The White House official said Trump has not used his new golf simulator during executive time — or at all since it was put in.
But this winter, as Trump's demand for a border wall triggered a monthlong government shutdown, Trump stayed off the golf course for about 69 days, the longest such period of his presidency. Trump broke the streak Feb. 2, playing with golf legends Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus at Trump's course in Jupiter, Fla.
Trump — then a businessman and conservative celebrity — repeatedly criticized Obama for spending too much of his presidency playing golf. "Can you believe that, with all of the problems and difficulties facing the U.S., President | 310 |
Il ghiacciaio Gardiner (in inglese Gardiner Glacier) è un ghiacciaio situato nell'entroterra della costa di Hobbs, nella parte occidentale della Terra di Marie Byrd, in Antartide. Il ghiacciaio, il cui punto più alto si trova 1.573 m s.l.m., è situato in particolare nelle colline Quarzo e da qui fluisce in direzione est a partire dalla scarpata Watson fino ad unire il proprio flusso a quello del ghiacciaio Reedy, pochi chilometri a sud dalla riva della costa di Gould.
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Il ghiacciaio Gardiner è stato mappato dallo United States Geological Survey grazie a ricognizioni terrestri dello stesso USGS e a fotografie aeree scattate dalla marina militare statunitense nel periodo 1960-64; esso è stato poi così battezzato dal Comitato consultivo dei nomi antartici in onore di<|fim_middle|>.
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IS THERE A NATIONAL REPORTING STANDARD?
From the FDA: For the first time in more than 20 years of regulating mammography facilities, the FDA has announced important new steps to modern<|fim_middle|> could be strengthened, and potential impact on existing State inform laws, view HERE.
It is now federal law in the United States that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) develop breast density reporting language that must be included in patient letters and health provider reports. Exact language and effective date are not yet available; once the requirement details are in effect, it would set a minimum standard for all U.S. states.
The information provided on this website as it relates to state law is for general information purposes only. DenseBreast-info.org endeavors to provide an informed interpretation of the state laws as they relate to breast density; however, state legislative language varies and can be complex or vague. These codes may not be the most recent version; a state may have more current, amended or accurate information. No representations or warranties of any kind are made, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy or reliability of the information or interpretation provided. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. Specific questions about the laws in your state should be directed to your state legislature. | ize breast cancer screening and help empower patients with information when they are considering important decisions regarding their breast health care. The amendment includes the requirement of breast density reporting to both patients and referring health providers. DB-I is analyzing the proposed language and will be submitting comments to the FDA during the designated "open for public comment" period which concludes June 26, 2019. To read the rule, click HERE.
When effective, will the new federal reporting minimum replace existing State laws?
Under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), overseen by the FDA, all facilities would have to follow that federal reporting requirement and any specific language associated with it. However, the MQSA explicitly states that nothing in it limits the authority of any State to enact State laws relating to mammography that are at least as stringent as the MQSA or regulations under the MQSA. States might also choose to have any MQSA density reporting requirement supersede their State reporting requirements. Once the new standard is introduced, individual State law review will be necessary.
Dr. Wendie Berg, DB-I Chief Scientific Advisor, interviewed about the FDA's proposed density inform language, how it | 235 |
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1728 Gerard Van Keulen
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Rare Dutch sea chart of Florida, the Bahamas, Cuba and the Cayman Islands, by Gerard Van Keulen, son of the Johannes Van Keulen, the patriarch of the Van Keulen family of sea chart publishers.
With the assistance of Claes Janz Vooght, the Van Keulen family published the Zee-Atlas. The first edition appears in 1680, and later the Nieuwe Groote Lightende Zeefakkel, a monumental 5 volume work which was commenced in 1678 and continuously enlarged and expanded over the next 100 years.
This superb, large-scale nautical chart is a landmark in the mapping of the Florida peninsula, Bahamas and Cuba. Southern Florida is shown in tremendous detail and includes dozens of place names, islands and soundings with an excellent depiction of the Keys. The fine detail extends throughout the Bahamas and Cuba and includes three inset plans of Havana, Hondo and Mantanacas Bays.
Van Keulen based much of his map on English observations and includes two designations of latitude (English and Dutch) which vary by 30 minutes.
Gerard Van Keulen was the son of Johannes Van Keulen, patriarch of perhaps the most prolific of all Dutch map making families. The family firm commenced in 1680, but it was Gerard who brought it to its full glory in the 18th century. A talented engraver and mathematician, and later Hydrographer to the East India Company, Gerard greatly enlarged his father's work, issuing many important charts and books on all aspects of geography, navigation, etc. Until the opening of the Dutch Hydrographic Office in the 19th century, the Van Keulen firm issued what were regarded as the official Dutch sea charts.
Gerard Van Keulen Biography
The Van Keulens were a family of chartmakers and publishers. The firm, In de Gekroonde Lootsman (In the Crowned Pilot), was founded in 1678 by Johannes van Keulen (1654-1715). Van Keulen originally registered his business as a vendor of books and instruments (specifically cross-staffs). In 1680, however, he gained a privilege from the States of Holland and West Friesland for the publication of pilot guides and sea atlases.
In that year, van Keulen released his Zee-Atlas (Sea Atlas), which secured him a name in the competitive maritime publishing market. In 1681, he published the first volume of Nieuwe Lichtende Zee-Fakkel (New Shining Sea Torch). This would be the first of an eventual five volumes originally published between 1680 and 1684. A sixth volume was added in 1753. The Zee-Fakel won van Keulen lasting fame. The atlas had charts compiled by Claes Jansz Vooght and artwork from Jan Luyken. It proved immensely popular and was reprinted until 1783. There were translations in French, English, Spanish, and Italian.
The late-seventeenth century was an auspicious time to enter the maritime chart business. Previous industry leaders had either closed shop, died, or retired, leaving space for a new competitor. Van Keulen proceeded to buy up the stock and privileges of several maritime publishing firms; the most notable was the stock of Hendrik Doncker, acquired in 1693.
Johannes' son, Gerard (1678-1726) took over the business upon his father's death. Gerard was a skilled engraver and mathematician. His talents were noticed, as in 1706 he was named as Hydrographer to the Dutch East India Company (VOC).
In turn, Gerard's son Johannes II (1704-1770) came to run the shop. He was also tied to the VOC, and his role as their chartmaker allowed his charts to be considered as quasi-official government documents. It is with access to formerly clandestine VOC geographic knowledge that Johannes the Younger was able to add a sixth volume to the Zee-Fakkel, which covered the East Indies. Johannes also continued to sell instruments, including the recently-invented Hadley's Quadrant from 1744.
When Johannes II died in 1770, his widow ran the business in his stead, aided by her two sons, Cornelis Buys (1736-1778) and Gerard Hulst (1733-1801). Now a century old, the family business had extended to include an anchor factory. After Cornelis died in 1778, Gerard took on the management of the firm alone. He oversaw the introduction of sextants to their inventory and published the Dutch Nautical Almanac beginning in 1788. Annual editions appeared until 1885. Gerard also served as an original member of the Dutch Commission for Longitude at Sea from 1787.
Gerard's widow ran the business for nine years after his death, when their son, Johannes Hulst, started to lead the firm in 1810. After his death in 1844, the firm passed out of family hands and into the control of Jacob Swert, a skilled cartographer who had worked for the business for two decades. He passed the work to his son, another Jacob, in 1866. By the mid-nineteenth century, the conversion from sail to steam had diminished the size of the market for charts. Fewer sailors needed fewer maps, charts, and instruments. In 1885, after 207 years in business, In de Gekroonde Lootsman closed its doors and auctioned its stock.
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Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Connecting Chesapeake Bay With Currituck, Albemarle And Pamlico Sounds And Their Tributory Streams By Marshall Parks. 1874.
Rare separately issued map of the Ablemarle and Chesapeake Canal, one of the major engineering projects of the period south of the Mason Dixon.
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Scarce map of Florida, colored by counties, from Morse's General Atlas of the World.
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xylem (function and structure)
Xylem functions in the conduction of water and minerals and also provides mechanical support. In addition to the primary cell wall that all plants have, xylem cells have a secondary cell wall that gives them additional strength. Sometimes, the walls of xylem cells have pits, or places where the secondary cell wall is absent.
most xylem cells are _at maturity
that is, they are essentially cell walls, completely lacking cellular components, and contain only the material being transported
two kinds of xylem cells
tracheids
vessel elements (vessel members)
tracheid
In tracheids, which are long and tapered, water passes from one tracheid to another through pits on the overlapping tapered ends of the cells
vessel members
Vessel members are shorter and wider than tracheids, and have less or no taper at their ends.
A column of vessel members is called a vessel.
how water is transported between vessel member and vessel member?
Water passes from one vessel member to the next through areas devoid of both primary and secondary cell walls. These areas are called perforations and are literally holes between cells
which movement of water is more efficient?
Because of the perforations, water movement through vessel members is more efficient than through tracheids. As a result, vessels are considered a more evolutionarily advanced feature. They are found most prominently among the flowering plants.
phloem function
Phloem functions in the conduction of sugars.
phloem structure
Phloem is made up of cells called sieve-tube members (or sievetube elements) that form fluid-conducting columns called sieve tubes. Unlike mature xylem cells, sieve-tube members are living at maturity, although they lack nuclei and ribosomes. Pores on the end walls of sieve-tube members form sieve plates, areas where the cytoplasm of one cell makes contact with that of the next cell. Sieve tubes are associated with companion cells, living parenchyma cells that lie adjacent to each sieve-tube member. Companion cells, connected to adjacent sieve-tube members by thin tubes of cytoplasm called plasmodesmata, maintain physiological support to the nuclei-lacking sieve-tube members.
structure of seed
A seed consists of an embryo, a seed coat, and some kind of storage material
the major storage material of seed is _
may be andosperm or cotyledons
how cotyledons are formed?
Cotyledons are formed by using (digesting) the storage material in the endosperm
seed structure in dicots
In dicots, such as peas, there are two fleshy cotyledons. Most of what you see when you look at the two halves of a pea seed are the two cotyledons (the remainder is a small embryo).
structure of seed of monocots
In many monocots, such as corn, most of the storage tissue is endosperm, with a single cotyledon that functions to transfer nutrients from the endosperm to the embryo
parts of embryo (5)
1. The top portion of the embryo, the epicotyl, becomes the shoot tip. 2. Often attached to the epicotyl are young leaves usually called the plumule. (Sometimes the plumule refers to both the leaves and epicotyl.) 3. Below the epicotyl and attached to the cotyledons is the hypocotyl. It becomes the young shoot. 4. In some embryos, a radicle develops below the hypocotyl. The radicle develops into the root. 5. In many monocots, a sheath called the coleoptile surrounds and protects the epicotyl. In a developing young plant, the coleoptile emerges first, appearing as a leaf. The first true leaves, however, emerge from the plumule within the coleoptile.
what happens when seed reaches maturity?
After a seed reaches maturity, it remains dormant until specific environmental cues are encountered.
what is the most important environmental cue for seed? what are others? what are some requirements?
The most important environmental cue is water. Others may include specific temperatures (cold or warm), light, or seed coat damage (for example, by fire or by the action of enzymes from the digestive tracts of animals). In some cases, there may be a required dormancy period, during which germination will not occur, regardless of the presence of external environmental cues.
when germination begins? explain what causes it and what happens during it
Germination begins with the imbibition (absorption) of water. The water initiates the activity of various enzymes, which activate biochemical processes including respiration. In addition, imbibed water causes the seed to swell and the seed coat to crack. The growing tips of the radicle produce roots that anchor the seedling. Elongation of the hypocotyl follows, producing a young shoot.
where growth happens in the young seedling?
In the young seedling, growth occurs at the tips of roots and shoots, called apical meristems
apical meristems are area of actively diving what kind of cells? what type of growth is this?
.These are areas of actively dividing, or meristematic, cells. This kind of growth, typical in seedlings and young plants, is called primary growth.
growth of a root can be divided into which areas based on activity of its cells?
root cap
zone of cell division
zone of elongation
zone of maturation
The root tip, or root cap, protects the apical meristem behind it.
The dividing cells of the apical meristem form the zone of cell division
Newly formed cells absorb water and elongate, forming the next region, the zone of elongation. Since elongation actually makes the root tip get longer, this zone is technically responsible for our perception of growth.
behind zone of elongation is the zone of maturation (or differentiation). Here, cells mature into xylem, phloem, parenchyma, or epidermal cells. Root hairs may form as extensions of epidermal cells.
areas based on the growth of shoots
Except for the absence of a root cap, similar regions of growth occur at the growing tips of shoots.
for many plants, including _, actively dividing cells occur at _. name of growth?
-monocots
- actively dividing cells occur only at the apical meristems producing growth that increases the length of a shoot or root. This kind of growth is called primary growth, and the tissues that develop from this growth are primary tissues.Thus, primary xylem and primary phloem refer to vascular tissues originating from apical meristem growth.
who perform secondary growth?
Other plants, like conifers and the woody dicots, undergo secondary growth in addition to primary growth
how secondary growth is different to primary growth?
Whereas primary growth extends the length of plant parts, secondary growth increases their girth, or lateral dimension (to the side) and is the origin of woody plant tissues.
explain secondary growth
Secondary growth occurs at two lateral meristems, the vascular cambium and the cork cambium.These cells are meristematic, capable of dividing and producing new cells throughout the lifetime of the plant. The tissues that originate from the vascular cambium are the secondary xylem and the secondary phloem.The cork cambium gives rise to periderm, the protective material that lines the outside of woody plants.
primary growth in roots leads to the formation of _
specialized tissues
list the specialized tissues that form due to primary growth of roots (as seen in cross section, moving from outside of the root to the center) (4)
1. epidermis
2. cortex
3. endodermis
4. vascular cylinder or stele
epidermis of roots
Epidermis lines the outside surface of the root. In the zone of maturation, epidermal cells produce root hairs, which increase the absorptive surface of the roots. As the zone of maturation ages, root hairs die. New epidermal cells from the zone of elongation, however, become the new zone of maturation as they form root hairs. Thus, roots must constantly grow to provide new root hairs for the absorption of water. Older epidermis functions to protect the root.
cortex of roots
The cortex makes up the bulk of the root. Its main function is the storage of starch. The cortex often contains numerous intercellular spaces, providing aeration of cells for respiration.
endodermis of roots
The endodermis is a ring of tightly packed cells at the innermost portion of the cortex. A band of fatty material, called suberin, impregnates the endodermal cell walls where they make contact with adjacent endodermal cell walls. This encircling band around each cell, called a Casparian strip, creates a water-impenetrable barrier between the cells. As a result of the casparian strips, all water passing through the endodermis must pass through the endodermal cells and not between the cells. In this way, the endodermal cells control the movement of water into the center of the root (where the vascular tissue resides) and prevent water movement back out to the cortex.
vascular cylinder in roots (dicots vs monocots)
The vascular cylinder, or stele, makes up the tissues inside the endodermis. The outer part of the vascular cylinder consists of one to several layers of cells called the pericycle, from which lateral roots arise. Inside the pericycle is the vascular tissue. In a typical dicot, xylem cells fill the center of the vascular cylinder. In cross section, the pattern of xylem cells appears as a central hub with lobes. The phloem cells (sieve-tube members and companion cells) occupy the regions between lobes of the xylem core. In some monocots, groups of xylem cells alternate with groups of phloem cells in a ring that encircles a central tissue area called the pith.
how primary tissue of stem is different to roots?
Primary tissue in the stem possesses many of the same characteristics as that in the root (Figure 11-2). In most cases, however, the endodermis and casparian strips are lacking, as these tissues are specialized for water absorption. Other differences are noted in the following points. (see next flashcard)
three areas that are different in stems
vascular cylinder
explain how epidermis is in stems
The epidermis contains epidermal cells covered with a waxy (fatty) substance called cutin.The cutin forms a protective layer called the cuticle. Other epidermal cells include various specialized cells such as guard cells and stinging cells.
cortex in stems
The cortex consists of the various ground tissue types that lie between the epidermis and the vascular cylinder. Many of these contain chloroplasts
vascular cylinder in stems (monocots vs dicots)
The vascular cylinder consists of xylem, phloem, and pith.The arrangement of xylem and phloem varies with species. In many conifers and dicots, the xylem and phloem are grouped in bundles which ring a central pith region. The phloem is arranged on the outside of each bundle, while the xylem occupies the inside. In addition, a single layer of cells between the xylem and phloem may remain undifferentiated and later become the vascular cambium. In many monocots, the xylem and phloem bundles are scattered throughout a mass of ground tissue.
secondary structures of stem and roots
vascular cambium
secondary xylem and secondary phloem
phelloderm
petriderm
The vascular cambium originates between the xylem and phloem and becomes a cylinder of tissue that extends the length of the stem and root.
figure of secondary growth in a stem is in fig. 11-3 in pg. 181
also primary structures of stem and roots
cambium layer structure and growth
The cambium layer is meristematic, producing new cells on both the inside and outside of the cambium cylinder. Cells on the inside differentiate into secondary xylem cells; those on the outside differentiate into secondary phloem cells.
how cambium layer changes over the years? (secondary growth)
Over the years, secondary xylem accumulates and increases the girth of the stem and root. Similarly, new secondary phloem is added yearly to the outside of the cambium layer. As a result, tissues beyond the secondary phloem are pushed outward as the xylem increases in girth. These outside tissues, which include the primary tissues (such as the epidermis and cortex), break apart as they expand and are eventually shed (sloughed off) as they separate from the stem or root.
In order to replace the shed epidermis with a new protective covering, new cells are produced by the _.
cork cambium
role of cork cambium
The cork cambium produces new cells on its outside and sometimes on its inside. On the outside, a layer of protective cork cells, impregnated with suberin, is produced. On the inside, phelloderm may be produced. Together, the cork, cork cambium, and phelloderm is called the periderm.The periderm consists of protective cork cells impregnated with suberin. In stems of most dicots and conifers, the cork cambium originates from the cortex just inside the epidermis; in roots, it originates from the pericycle.
what is the actual wood of a plant?
Each year, new layers of secondary xylem are produced by the vascular cambium. Recall that xylem tissue, which is the actual wood of a plant, is dead at maturity.
what produces sapwood?
However, only xylem produced<|fim_middle|>are stomata that occur in depressions below the surrounding surface of the leaf. Such stomata reduce the rate of transpiration caused by air movements over the surface of the leaf
are plant hairs that can serve various functions. They can interfere with air movement or increase solar reflection, both of which can reduce transpiration. Their presence may also reduce browsing by predators (insects and mammals) or discourage egg laying by insects. Some glandular trichomes secrete toxin substances, making the leaf surfaces additionally inhospitable
what are the reproductive organs of the plant?
flowers (gametes (egg and pollen) are produced here)
what happens during fertilization?
the union of pollen and egg, and seed development follows
gas exchange in plants
1. stomata allow CO2 to diffuse into the leaf (guard cells open stomata)
2. CO2 difuses into the water lining the leaf: CO2 enters the spaces in the spongy mesophyll tissue and then diffuses into the water lining the cells. once in water, CO2 diffuses into the cells
3. CO2 enters photosynthesizing cells (palisade mesophyll)
4. O2 diffuses into roots from gaseous spaces in soil. To obtain energy from from stored carbohydrates, roots need to carry out respiration. For this, they need a supply of O2; This O2 comes from gas-filled pores in the soil
significant events that control water movement in guard cells
1. an electrical gradient is established: the opening of stomata is initiated by the active pumping of H+ out of the guard cells by H+-ATPase proton pumps. This establishes an electrical gradietn across the cell membrane. The H+ pump is activated by sunlight (specifically, blue-light sensing by the chloroplast)
2. an osmotic gradient is established. The electrical gradient drives the uptake of potassium ions into the guard cells. chloride ions follow, driven by the electrical imbalance. This influx of ions creates a solute gradient that drives osmosis
3. Water enters the guard cells and the stomata open. as a result of the osmotic gradient, water enters the cell, guard cells expand, and the stomata open
4. Water exists the guard cells and the stomata closes: closing of the stomata is associated with a decrease in concentrations of K+, Cl-, and sugars. Closing is also influenced by abscisic acid (ABA), a plant hormone
structure of xylem
the tissue consists mostly of cells that often have thick cell walls and are usually arranged, end to end, in long columns
most functioning xylem cells are _
dead, that is, they are essentially cell walls, completelly lacking cellular components, and contain only the material being transported (In addition to the primary cell wall that all plant cells have, xylem cells have a secondary cell wall that gives them additional strength)
phloem vs xylem transport
xylem transports water and minerals (also provides mechanical support)
phloem transports the products of organic materials such as sugars produced by photosynthesis
structure of phloem
The tissue consists mostly of cells that form fluid-conducting columns, but, unlike the passive cell walls of remnant xylem cells, phloem cells are active, living cells. Pores on the end walls of phloem allow for the movement of organic materials between cells
fruit ripening is what kind of feedback mechanism?
positive feedback mechanism (by ethylene)
auxin induces growth by _
increasing the absorption of water, which auxin accomplishes this by stimulating the movement of H+ into the cell wall. The resulting decrease in pH activates an enzyme that breaks down connections between cellulose fibers. This promotes the movement of water into the cell, and the cell elongates as cell turgor increases
dormancy
plant mechanism in response to conditions that are unfavorable
types of dormacy
-abscission
-seed dormancy
loss of leaves or other plant parts ex: during winter loose leaves
when seed dormancy happens?
a seed contains an embryo and stored food with very little water. The absence of water arrests metabolic activity and maintains the inactive dormant condition
what is needed for seed germination and breaking of dormancy?
water because enzymes are activated and initiate cellular respiration, other enzymes direct germination and development, and water leeches chemicals that inhibit germination
how gibberellins activate germination?
gibberellins bind to DNA and release transcription factors that activate genes that produce enzymes necessary for germination including alpha-amylase, which breaks down carbohydrates stored in food.
structural defenses of plants
-sharp edges (thorns or spines)
-irritating trichomes (hairs)
-some trichoems are modified as glands, releasing sticky or noxious chemicals when touched
-physical barriers such as bark of trunks and roots or impenetrable seed coats of seeds
chemical defenses of plants
-toxic secondary metabolites (nicotice of tobacco, capsicum of hot peppers, and mustard oils in broccoli are toxic to many insects)
some plants recruit animals or other plants to help protect them from herbivory
-parasitoid wasps are attracted by the chemicals released by plants when insects chew them. After wasp lays fertilized eggs on host insects, the eggs hatch and the larva feed inside the host. Eventually the host dies, but wasp larvae pupate undergoes metamorphosis and becomes adult wasp
-plant-plant interactions-->chemicals released and signal other plants that herbivores are nearby, so giving the other plants opportunity to mount an early defense
-certain acacia trees employ ants to protect them from herbivory.
induced response
different from chemical defenses that use secondary metabolites already present in the plant, induced repsonse to an assault leads to the production of a chemical that is not usually present in the plant.
example of induced response
wound response
-wound response, illustrated by previous example in which plants produce a volatile substance that attracts insect predators
-hormone systemin is produced in response to saliva of a chewing insect. This hormone is distributed through phloem, where it elicits the production of proteinase inhibitiors. proteinase inhibitors bind to and activate the digestive enzymes inside the gut of browing insect
-hypersensitive response (HR), a plant ID an invading pathogen (virus, bacteria, fungis) and, in response, initiates the death of plant cells at and around the invasion site. Dead tissue serve as a blockade against the pathogen spreading to other parts of the plant. This mechanisms requires that the plant possess a resistance gene (R) that produces a product that binds to a protein of a pathogen. The successful binding of the plant's R protein to the pathogen's protein initiates, through other pathwyas, the death of plant cells at the invasion site. If plant lacks the appropraite R gene specific for the invading pathogen, then disease symptoms follow
In plants, the actively dividing, undefferianted cells are called_, which gives rise to _
It gives rise to phloem and xylem
are patches of mesodermal tissue that has migrated from its original position in the gastrula, such as to give rise to muscle, dermis, gonad, and skeletal tissue
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Need to memorize (K) | during the more recent years remains active in the transport of water. This xylem is referred to as sapwood.
what produces heartwood?
Older xylem, located toward the center of the stem, is called heartwood and functions only as support.
how growth varies during seasons? how this is shown?
In many environments, conditions vary during the year, creating seasons during which plants alternate growth with dormancy. During periods of growth, the vascular cambium is actively dividing, and as the season draws to an end, divisions and growth slow and gradually come to an end. When the next season begins, the vascular cambium begins dividing again. The alternation of growth and dormancy produces annual rings in the secondary xylem tissue. These rings can be used to determine the age of a tree. Since the size of the rings is related to the amount of water available during the year, rings can also provide a rainfall history for the region.
structure of the leaf fig. 11-4
list the parts of a leaf (6)
palisade mesophyll
spongy mesophyll
guard cells
vascular bundles
epidermis of leaf
The epidermis is a protective covering of one or more layers of cells. As in other aerial portions of the plant, the epidermis is covered by the cuticle, a protective layer consisting of the waxy material cutin. The cuticle reduces transpiration, or the loss of water through evaporation. Specialized epidermal cells may bear trichomes (hairs, scales, glands, and other cell outgrowths).
palisade mesophyll of leaf
The palisade mesophyllconsists of parenchyma cells equipped with numerous chloroplasts and large surface areas, specializations for photosynthesis. Photosynthesis in leaves occurs primarily in this tissue. The parenchyma cells are usually tightly packed in one or more layers at the upper surface but can occur at both surfaces of vertically oriented leaves of plants adapted to dry habitats.
spongy mesophyll of leaf
The spongy mesophyll consists of parenchyma cells loosely arranged below the palisade mesophyll. The numerous intercellular spaces provide air chambers that provide CO2 to photosynthesizing cells (and O2 to respiring cells).
guard cells of leaf
Guard cells are specialized epidermal cells that control the opening and closing of stomata.
stomata of leaf
Stomata are openings in the epidermis that allow gas exchange between the inside of the leaf and the external environment.
vascular bundles of leaf
Vascular bundles consist of xylem and phloem tissues
xylem vs phloem functions
Xylem delivers water for photosynthesis, while phloem transports sugars and other carbohydrate by-products of photosynthesis to other areas of the plant
what is around vascular bundles and why?
There are usually specialized mesophyll cells called bundle sheath cells that surround the vascular bundles in such a way that no vascular tissue is exposed to intercellular spaces. In this way, air bubbles cannot enter vessels where they could impede the movement of water. In addition, bundle sheath cells provide the anaerobic environment for CO2 fixation in C4 plants.
how water enter roots?
Water and dissolved minerals enter the roots through root hairs by osmosis
There are two pathways by which the water moves toward the center of the root, as follows.
1. Water moves through cell walls and intercellular spaces from one cell to another without ever entering the cells. This pathway is called the apoplast and consists of the "nonliving" portion of cells.
2. Water moves from one cell to another through the symplast, or "living" portion of cells. In this pathway, it moves from the cytoplasm of one cell to the cytoplasm of the next through plasmodesmata, small tubes that connect the cytoplasm of adjacent cells.
how enter water into vascular cylinder?
When water reaches the endodermis, it can continue into the vascular cylinder only through the symplast pathway. The apoplast pathway is blocked by the suberin that permeates the casparian strips. The endodermal cells allow water to enter the stele (vascular cylinder) but are selective as to which minerals are allowed to enter. For example, potassium (K+), an essential mineral, is allowed to pass, while sodium (Na+), common in soils but unused in plants, is blocked. Once through the endodermis, water and minerals continue by the apoplast pathway to the xylem. The xylem tissue, consisting of tracheids and vessels, is the major conducting mechanism of the plant.
what are the three mechanisms are involved in the movement of water and dissolved minerals in plants?
cohesion-tension theory
explain osmosis as a movement of water and dissolved minerals in plants
Water moves from the soil through the root and into xylem cells by osmosis. A concentration gradient between the soil and the root is maintained in two ways—by the continuous movement of water out of the root by xylem and by the higher mineral concentration inside the stele maintained by the selective passage of ions through the endodermis. To a certain extent, the movement of water into the root by this concentration gradient forces water up the xylem. This osmotic force, called root pressure, can be seen as guttation, the formation of small droplets of sap (water and minerals) on the ends of leaves of grasses and small herbs in the early morning. Under most environmental conditions, however, the forces generated by root pressure are too small to have a major effect on the movement of water in plants, especially large plants such as trees.
explain capillary action as mechanism of movement of water and dissolved minerals in plants
Capillary action or capillarity, is the rise of liquids in narrow tubes. It also contributes to the movement of water up xylem. Capillary action results from the forces of adhesion (molecular attraction between unlike substances) between the water and the capillary tube (a tube with a narrow bore). These forces combine to pull water up the sides of the tube. As a result, a meniscus, or crescent-shaped surface, forms at the top of the water column. In active xylem cells, however, water forms a continuous column without menisci. Thus, the effect of capillary action is minimal, confined to minute cavities in the cellulose microfibrils of the cell wall.
explain cohesion-tension theory mechanism as to move water and dissolved minerals in plants
Although root pressure and capillary action may make minor contributions to water movement under special conditions, most water movement through xylem is explained by cohesion-tension theory.
The major concepts of this theory are as follows:
1. transpiration
3. bulk flow
explain transpiration as part of cohesion-tension theory
Transpiration, the evaporation of water from plants, removes water from leaves, causing a negative pressure, or tension, to develop within the leaves and xylem tissue.
explain cohesion as part of cohension-tension theory
Cohesion between water molecules produces a single, polymerlike column of water from roots to leaves. Cohesion is the molecular attraction between like substances. In water, cohesion results from the polarity of water molecules, which causes hydrogen bonding to occur between adjacent water molecules. As a result, the water molecules within a series of xylem cells (vessels or tracheids) behave as a single, polymerlike molecule.
explain bulk flow as part of cohension-tension theory
Bulk flowof water through xylem cells occurs as water molecules evaporate from the leaf surface. When a water molecule is lost from a leaf by transpiration, it pulls up behind it an entire column of water molecules. Inthis way, water moves by bulk flow through the xylem by a pulling action generated by transpiration. Since transpiration is caused by the heating action of the sun, the sun, then, is the driving force for the ascent of sap through plants
what the opening and closing of stomata influences? (4)
The opening and closing of the stomata influence gas exchange, transpiration, the ascent of sap, and photosynthesis
what happens when stomata are closed?
When stomata are closed, CO2 is not available, and photosynthesis cannot occur.
what happens when stomata are open?
In contrast, when stomata are open, CO2 can enter the leaf, but the plant risks desiccation from excessive transpiration.
a mechanism that controls the opening and closing of stomata must_
balance these two states and provide a means to optimize photosynthesis while minimizing transpiration.
each stomata is surrounded by_
two guard cells
how guard cells work?
The cell walls of guard cells are not of uniform thickness. Instead, the cell wall that borders the stomata is thicker than the rest of the cell wall. In addition, the cellulose microfibrils are arranged radially, that is, they encircle the guard cell from the stoma side to the outside. When water diffuses into a guard cell, the guard cell expands. But because of the nonuniform and radially constructed cell wall, the expansion is distorted in such a way that most of the expansion is realized by the bulging out of the thinner wall, the wall away from the stoma. The overall effect is to produce two kidney-shaped guard cells that create an opening, the stoma, between them. When water diffuses out of the guard cells, the kidney shape collapses and the stoma closes. The opening and closing of the stomata, then, is controlled by the movement of water into and out of the guard cells.
stomata state when temperatures are high? why?
Stomata close when temperatures are high. This reduces loss of water (but shuts down photosynthesis).
stomate state when CO2 levels inside the leaf are low?
Stomata open when CO2 concentrations are low inside the leaf. This allows active photosynthesis, since CO2 is required.
stomata state during night and day?
Stomata close at night and open during the day. This may be in response to CO2 fluctuations caused by photosynthesis. During daylight hours, CO2 is low because it is used by photosynthesis, but at night, CO2 levels are high because of respiration
stomata state and levels of potassium ions?
Stomatal opening is accompanied by a diffusion of potassium ions (K+) into the guard cells (from surrounding subsidiary cells). An increase in K+ creates a gradient for the movement of water into the guard cell, which, in turn, results in guard cell expansion and the opening of the stomata.
- When K+ enter a guard cell, they create an unbalanced charge state. In some plants, the charge is balanced by the movement of chloride ions (Cl-) into the guard cells along with the K+. In other plants, H+ are pumped out of the cell. The H+ originate from the ionization of various organic substances within the cell.
Translocation is the movement of carbohydrates through phloem from a source, such as leaves, to a sink, a site of carbohydrate utilization.
translocation is described by the _hypothesis
pressure-flow hypothesis
4 statements of pressure-flow hypothesis
1. Sugars enter sieve-tube members
2. Water enters sieve-tube members
3. Pressure in sieve-tube members at the source moves water and sugars to sieve-tube members at the sink through sieve tubes
4. Pressure is reduced in sieve-tube members at the sink as sugars are removed for utilization by nearby cells.
explain sugars enter sieve-tube members of pressure-flow hypothesis
Soluble carbohydrates, such as fructose and sucrose, move from a site of production, such as the palisade mesophyll, to phloem sieve-tube members by active transport. This develops a concentration of solutes (dissolved substances, sugars in this case) in the sieve-tube members at the source that is higher than that at the sink (a root, for example).
explain water enters sieve-tube members of pressure-flow hypothesis
Water enters sieve-tube members.As a result of the movement of solutes into the sieve-tube members, the concentration of water inside the cell becomes less than in the area outside the cell. As a result, water diffuses into these cells, moving down the water concentration gradient.
explain Pressure in sieve-tube members at the source moves water and sugars to sieve-tube members at the sink through sieve tubes
When water enters the sieve-tube members in the leaves (or other source), pressure builds up because the rigid cell wall does not expand. As a result, water and sugars move by bulk flow through sieve tubes (through sieve plates between sieve-tube members).
explain Pressure is reduced in sieve-tube members at the sink as sugars are removed for utilization by nearby cells.
As water and sugars move by bulk flow from source to sink, pressure begins to build at the sink. However, a sink is an area where carbohydrates are being utilized. Thus, sugars are removed from the sieve-tube members (by active transport), which increases the concentration of water within the sieve-tube members. Water then diffuses out of the cell (moving down the water concentration gradient), relieving the pressure
There is a physiologically important result when sugars are stored as starches. explain
Starch is essentially insoluble in water. Thus, any cell can act as a sink if it removes soluble sugars from its cytoplasm by converting them to starch. Doing so would have the same effect as breaking down the sugars for energy. Similarly, any cell can act as a source if it breaks down starch into soluble glucose molecules. For example, when photosynthesis activity is low (during nights or cold winters), roots in plants can act as a sugar source when stored starches are broken down to sugars
five classes of plant hormones
1. auxin (IAA)
2. glibberellins
3. cytokinins
4. ethylene
5. abscisic acid (ABA)
auxin (name and role)
Auxin, or IAA (indoleacetic acid), promotes plant growth by facilitating the elongation of developing cells. Auxin does this by increasing the concentration of H+ in primary cell walls, which, in turn, activates enzymes that loosen cellulose fibers. The result is an increase in cell wall plasticity. In response, turgor pressure causes the cell wall to expand, thus generating growth.
where auxin is produced/active? structure? transport?
Auxin is produced at the tips of shoots and roots, where, in concert with other hormones, it influences plant responses to light (phototropism) and gravity (geotropism). In addition, auxin is active in leaves, fruits, and germinating seeds. Structurally, auxin is a modified tryptophan amino acid. After synthesis from tryptophan, it is actively transported (using ATP) from cell to cell in a specific direction (polar transport), by means of a chemiosmotic process.
Gibberellins (what it is and main role)
Gibberellins are a group of plant hormones that, like auxin, promote cell growth. The more than 60 various related gibberellins are abbreviated GA1, GA2, GA3, etc., for gibberellic acid
where gibberellins are produced? where act?
They are synthesized in young leaves, roots, and seeds but are often transported to other parts of the plant. For example, gibberellins produced in the roots and transported to shoot tips interact with auxins to stimulate shoot growth
some roles of Gibberellins
Gibberellins are also involved in the promotion of fruit development and of seed germination, and the inhibition of aging in leaves.
what causes a high concentration of GA?
High concentrations of GA can cause the rapid elongation of stems (called bolting). For example, bolting occurs in rice plants when a fungus that produces GA attacks the plant.
Cytokininsare a group of hormones that stimulate cytokinesis (cell division).
structure of cytokinins
Structurally, they are variations of thenitrogen base adenine. They include naturally occurring zeatinand artificially produced kinetin
where produce cytokinins? transport?
.Cytokinins are produced in roots (and perhaps elsewhere) and are transported throughout the plant.
effects of cytokinins
They have a variety of effects depending upon the target organ and, sometimes, the presence (and concentration) of auxin
other role of citokinins besides cell division
In addition to stimulating cell division, cytokinins influence the direction of organ development (organogenesis). For example, the relative amounts of cytokinins and auxin determine whether roots or shoots will develop. Cytokinins stimulate the growth of lateral buds, thus weakening apical dominance(the dominant growth of the apical meristem). Cytokinins have been found to delay senescence(aging) of leaves and are often sprayed on cut flowers and fruit to prolong their usefulness.
Ethylene (H2C = CH2) is a gas that promotes the ripening of fruit
explain how ethylene works (3)
During the later stages of fruit development, ethylene gas fills the intercellular air spaces within the fruit and stimulates its ripening by enzymatic breakdown of cell walls. Ethylene is also involved in stimulating the production of flowers. In addition, ethylene (in combination with auxin) inhibits the elongation of roots, stems, and leaves and influences leaf abscission, the aging and dropping of leaves.
abscisic acid (ABA)
Abscisic acid (ABA) is a growth inhibitor
what ABA does?
In buds, it delays growth and causes the formation of scales in preparation for overwintering. In many species of plants, ABA maintains dormancy in seeds. Dormancy in these seeds is broken by an increase in gibberellins or by other mechanisms that respond to environmental cues such as temperature or light. In some desert species, seed dormancy is overcome by the leaching of ABA from seeds by rains. Although ABA is named for the process of abscission, its influence on the abscission of leaves, flowers, and fruits is controversial.
how plants respond to environment?
since they cannot move for being anchored by their roots, they change their growth pattern.
A growth pattern in response to an environmental stimulus is called a tropism
three tropisms
-phototropism
-gravitropism
-thigmotropism
phototropism
response to light
phototropism is achieved by the action of what hormone?
auxin
explain phototropism process
• Auxin is produced in the apical meristem, moves downward by active transport into the zone of elongation, and generates growth by stimulating elongation.
• When all sides of the apical meristem are equally illuminated, growth of the stem is uniform and the stem grows straight.
• When the stem is unequally illuminated, auxin moves downward into the zone of elongation but concentrates on the shady side of the stem. Auxin that would have normally accumulated on the sunny side ends up on the shady side.
• The higher concentration of auxin in the shady side of the stem causes differential growth; that is, since auxin generates growth by stimulating elongation, the shady side grows more than the sunny side. When the shady side grows more than the sunny side, the stem bends toward the light.
gravitropism
Gravitropism (or geotropism), the response to gravity by stems and roots, is not well understood.
what two hormones involved in gravitropism?
In general, both auxin and gibberellins are involved, but their action depends on their relative concentrations and the target organ (root or stem).
explain how auxin appears to work in grvitropism
The role of auxin appears to agree with the following: • If a stem is horizontal, auxin produced at the apical meristem moves down the stem and concentrates on its lower side. Since auxin stimulates cell elongation, growth of the lower side is greater than that of the upper side, and the stem bends upward as it grows. • If a root is horizontal, auxin is produced at the apical meristem (root tip), moves up the roots, and, as in stems, concentrates on the lower side of the root. However, in roots, auxin inhibits growth. This is because concentrations of auxin are higher in roots than in stems.
how auxin knows where to concentrate in gravitropism?
Dissolved ions, auxins, gibberellins, and other hormones do not respond to gravity. They remain evenly distributed in a solution, regardless of the presence or directional pull of gravity. Therefore, auxins do not concentrate in the lower parts of stems or roots in direct response to gravity. Starch, on the other hand, is insoluble in water and does respond to gravity. It is believed that specialized starch-storing plastids called statoliths (or amyloplasts), which settle at the lower ends of cells (respond to gravity), somehow influence the direction of auxin movement.
thigmotropism
Thigmotropism is a response to touch. When vines and other climbing plants contact some object, they respond by wrapping around it. The mechanism for this kind of differential growth is not well understood.
photoperiodism
Photoperiodism is the response of plants to changes in the photoperiod, or the relative length of daylight and night.
to respond to changes in the photoperiod, plants must maintain a _
a clock that measures the length of daylight and night.
circadian rhythm is a _mechanism. explain
endogenous mechanism
it is an internal clock that continues to keep time (although less accurately) even if external cues are absent. External cues, such as dawn and dusk, reset the clock to maintain accuracy
what molecule seems to be involved in the maintaining of circadian rhythm? what are the two types?
phytochrome, a protein modified with a light-absorbing chromophore, seems to be involved. There are two forms of phytochrome, Pr (or P660) and Pfr (or P730), depending upon which wavelengths of light the phytochrome absorbs, red (wavelength 660 nm) or far-red (730 nm).
How the two types of phytochromes are connected?
The two forms are photoreversible; that is, when Pr is exposed to red light, it is converted to Pfr; when Pfr is exposed to far-red light, it is converted back to Pr. The following observations have been made for many plants:
_ appears to reset the circadian-rhythm clock. how?
Pfr is the active form of phytochrome and appears to maintain photoperiod accuracy by resetting the circadian-rhythm clock.
which phytochrome is synthesized in leaves of plants?
Pr is the form of phytochrome synthesized in plant cells. Pr is synthesized in the leaves of plants.
How the two phytocytochromes are in relation with each other during daylight?
Pr and Pfr are in equilibrium during daylight. During daylight, Pr is converted to Pfr, since red light is present in sunlight. Some far-red light is also present in sunlight, so some of the Pfr is converted back into Pr. In this manner, an equilibrium between the two forms of phytochrome is maintained during daylight.
what is the relation between the two phytochromes during night?
Pr accumulates at night.At night, the levels of Pfr drop. This is because there is no sunlight to make the conversion from Pr to Pfr. Also, Pfr breaks down faster than Pr, and in some plants, Pfr is metabolically converted back into Pr. Furthermore, the cell continues to make Pr at night. Thus, Pr accumulates at night.
what happens at daybreak?
At daybreak, light rapidly converts the accumulated Pr to Pfr.An equilibrium between Pr and Pfr is again attained.
what is responsible for resetting the circadian-rhythm clock? explain
Night length is responsible for resetting the circadian-rhythm clock. If daylight is interrupted with a brief dark period, there is no effect on the circadian-rhythm clock. In contrast, flashes of red or far-red light during the night period can reset the clock. If a plant is exposed to a flash of red light during the night, Pr is converted back to Pfr, a shorter night period is measured, and the circadian rhythm is reset. If a flash of far-red light follows the red light, then the effect of the red light is reversed, and the night length is restored to the night length in effect before the far-red flash. In a series of alternating flashes of red and far-red light, only the last flash affects the perception of night length. Thus, red light shortens the night length and far-red restores the night length.
many flowering plants initiate flowering in response to _
changes in photoperiod
three groups of flowering plants
long-day
short-day
day-neutral
explain long-day flowering plants
Long-day plants flower in the spring and early summer when daylight is increasing.
explain short-day flowering plants
Short-day plants flower in late summer and early fall when daylight is decreasing.These plants flower when daylight is less than a critical length (or when night exceeds a critical length).
explain day-neutral flowering plants
Day-neutral plants do not flower in response to daylight changes. Some other cue, such as temperature or water, triggers flowering.
what induces the flowering?
When the photoperiod is such that flowering is initiated, it is believed that a flowering hormone is produced. There is evidence that this hormone, called florigen, is a protein produced in leaves that travels to shoot tips.
what other light-related functions phytochromes are involved?
For example, many seeds require a minimum exposure to light before germinating. The phytochrome system detects changes in the amount of light, and when the critical exposure is exceeded (and when other factors, such as water, are present), production of gibberellins (or destruction of abscisic acid) begins. Germination follows.
how phytochrome system evaluates the quality of light reaching the plant? how this is used by the plant?
By measuring the red to far-red light ratio, the phytochrome system evaluates the quality of light reaching the plant. In this manner, it is able to determine shade from sun. As a result, it can stimulate growth when a shade-intolerant plant is suddenly shaded by other plants.
anchor a plant to its substrate, store food, absorb water and minerals, and transport these material to other areas of the plant
the water absorbing capacity of roots is increased in two ways
root hairs
are extensions of epidermal cells into the substrate that greatly increase the absorbing surface area
are fungi that have a mutualistic relationship with plants. Their fungal filaments absorb water and nutrients, effectively increasing the absorbing surface area. in exchange, plant roots supply the fungi with sugars. Most plants have associated mycorrhizae
support the above parts of a plant and serve to transport water, minerals, and sugars between those parts and the roots.
many plants have thorns or spines to protect stems from herbivory
where photosynthesis occurs?
leaves, especiafically in palisade mesophyll, which are tightly packed cells containing chloroplasts (they are found in the upper surface)
sunken stomata
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There are a handful of doctrines that undergird the atonement of Jesus Christ: Mercy. Love. Covenants. Compassion.
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The doctrine of the atonement is the answer to our family challenges.
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Pasquale Rotella was raised on the streets of Pacific Palisades and the boardwalk of Venice, turned on to the underground rave scene when he was 16 and started his own rave parties in 1993 under the Insomniac banner. Today, Insomniac holds some of the largest and best-known EDM events in the world and is part of the Live Nation family. What's more, Rotella has launched his own label in conjunction with Interscope Records, which plans to get into gear in the very near future. Here, he details his road to success and the business ahead<|fim_middle|>?
To keep striving to create the perfect experience and to keep growing and spread what we do around the world. We believe that there is a lot of positive things that come out of people getting together and listening to music and dancing and gathering and that love comes from that and that freedom comes from that and you know human connection and we want to do as much of that as we can and we want to perfect it so that it is even better than it is now on a customer service level and on an experience level.
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Insomniac celebrated the 20th anniversary of Nocturnal Wonderland over Labor Day weekend. How are you doing and how has this event changed over the last 20 years?
I'm doing well, thank you. It's exciting, It's been a long time and It's sort of a miracle that we're still here. You don't really see many festivals that stick around this long from back in the day and I'm very grateful.
Definitely the level of production at the shows has changed. The crowds have changed. The attire that the fans wear has changed. Something that is great about Nocturnal is that some of its roots are still in there. A camp of people, I think it's up to 60, who went to the first Nocturnal, gathered in camp to celebrate the 20th anniversary with us.
The diversity of the music is still there. The music changes, the people change the styles change and the quality of production has changed. Those are the main things that have changed.
Over the years your events have grown to incredible size. EDC Vegas does 125,000 people a day or more. When you first started doing all of this, did you ever envision these events you put together would generate this type of attendance?
I definitely envisioned crowds of people coming. One of the filmstrips that would go through my mind before I even did my first event was looking out into a sea of smiling faces. I couldn't see where that crowd of people ended in my head. I never thought of a number; I never thought 140,000 people, but I did feel that in time if I kept on delivering great experiences, the crowds would grow and people would get more and more into it and that was definitely always the goal.
I never knew that it would be this big, I never thought of the numbers being in the hundreds of thousands, but I did see people getting into it over time because how could they not. I personally enjoy it so much. I enjoy the culture; I enjoy the music and the festival so much I felt like it was a no-brainer.
Insomniac Events is responsible for, on average, 12 major festival-styled events per year in over a dozen cities, including Puerto Rico, Seattle, Dallas, Denver, Orlando, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. And that's just the big stuff. Include the monthly club nights and one-offs and your looking at hundreds of events. How do you find the time and how do you manage to make that all work?
I am fortunate enough to have an amazing team. I have lots of ideas and lots of things that I want to accomplish, but my team has allowed me to be able to do things that I dreamt of and something that I've had success doing is in the hiring process I search for people who are from the culture that used to be an event producer or were involved in the culture one way or another. Even if they were just an attendee, they get it more so than if you hired someone who didn't live the music experience in the past. That's really helped me and made it possible.
Earlier this year you announced EDC Brazil, which is EDC's first foray into South America, you also do events in international territories such as London and Mexico. Insomniac is in many international territories, how does the global festival scene compare to the one in the U.S.?
It's very different. The crowds are different; depending on where you are or where you go, the energy level is different. How hard the crowd dances is drastically different in certain markets.
My heart is definitely in Southern California and the West Coast. I consider EDC Las Vegas very, very kind of attached to Southern California market because there are so many people that come from So Cal to Las Vegas for EDC, but there are beautiful things about different markets. There is a different spirit in different areas and that makes it interesting and some markets need EDC more than other markets. It's really exciting to go into markets that have a void for what EDC is.
How do you compete with other concert and festival promoters for top-notch talent; is there something that separates you from others?
It's not just playing a concert; there are a lot of events out there, there are a lot of producers out there that are doing great events, but there is something unique about what we do, because we come from the bottom up versus the top down. We've been doing this for so long and it's our passion. We offer experiences that artists want to be a part of. The people producing our events, the people behind our events, are the same people who are on the dance floor. There's a synergy there that I believe is attractive to artists.
Art and design is a huge part of. It's not just about the music; it's about art, costumes and community. What have been some of the new and exciting elements of art and design that you have added this year?
We recently added a new stage called the Funk House. We love dance music of all kinds and we've been bringing back Disco and Funk and some classic really old Hip-Hop, the Sugarhill Gang and stuff like that. That's been really fun to bring into the mix. We also have been building these designs that have never been seen before, so when you walk into a show you feel like you might have come to Nocturnal or EDC for the past five years or 10 years, but you've never been to this EDC because it's a whole new world. So that's always exciting. The art installations are always different and the booking team has done a great job of putting on new talent to mix things up a bit.
Fan experience must be very important to you. You recently held a special call to discuss health, safety and sober raving at Insomniac festivals. What are some of the goals that Insomniac Director of Health and Safety Maren Steiner and you are looking to accomplish when it comes to your festival attendees?
I'm always looking for ways to educate and our team is always looking for ways to educate, Maren especially, on health and safety measures. It's important to let people know that we are there for them, that if they are ever seeing something that doesn't feel right, they should let us know. We want the safest events in the world and we are always pushing things forward as best we can to do that. We try to get creative with it; that was just another outlet to get that message and communication out there.
About five years ago you created EDM Biz, which is a conference type event that takes place in Las Vegas around the same time as EDC. What made you decide to put together an EDM Biz?
In Europe there is a good conference that I attend, but I feel like there really wasn't a great place in the U.S. where people and entrepreneurs could go to learn about the business, and where all the industry leaders would gather to idea-share. We really want to add value to the industry by bringing the conference to Las Vegas during EDC week. It's about inspiring others, idea sharing, and networking — and people do big deals there. Even I announced my partnership with Live Nation at EDM Biz. It's a great place to get all those things accomplished and it's been great and it is growing every year. I love it.
Within the last year, you started a label partnership with Interscope to work Insomniac Records; how's that going?
It's actually good timing to ask that. Things were a little slow at the beginning, but I couldn't be any more excited about the partnership because they are great. My mother recently got sick and passed. I was really involved with the label and I got a little sidetracked. Of course I put all of my attention towards my mother and what was happening with her, but recently I had a meeting and there is going to be a lot of movement with the label coming up here and I'm re-energized and excited about it. Not that I ever wasn't excited, but it was kind of on hold for a minute.
We had some great artists like Arty and Hook N Sling that are on the label but we had so many others that we had discovered and some established ones that we were also in talks with. Now we're jumping back into it and I'm excited about it and can't wait to get to it. All systems go on that right now. It's an exciting time for the label.
As a label owner and a festival/event promoter, does radio play make a difference for you when deciding who you are going to book at one of your events or who you might look to sign and put out on the label? Do streaming services such as Spotify, YouTube and Soundcloud make a big difference?
No it hasn't actually. It has not made a big difference. We look at everything and we definitely look at those outlets, but there are so many different ways we figure out who we are going to book. The two most important is what the headliners, we call the fans the headliners, what they are reaching out to us about, what they are buzzing about and we have our ear to street constantly to kind of get the response and the reaction from them and who they are feeling and also the music.
Sometimes songs are on the radio because they are catchy, but not necessarily the right fit for what we are doing. Even within dance music, we currently are focusing on what's new and buzzing and we're trying to definitely represent all genres of music, so that's also important that we cover all different styles. There are styles of music that we feature at our festivals that don't ever get any radio play, let alone heavy rotation. Some don't even get played at all.
Genres like Drum N Bass, or Hard Style, stuff like that, but I guess with the podcasts all genres are covered. You have people out there pushing it themselves. There are a lot of different ways that we figure it out.
With all the ways that one can become a DJ today? How do you go about choosing the unproven ones to give them a chance to prove themselves on one of your stages?
That was difficult for a long time and it's the reason why we actually created something called the Discovery Project, which gives bedroom producers and DJs the opportunity to turn in a mix or a song that they have made and we have a team here that will listen to and do the A&R and listen to the music. We have discovered some great artists that way and put them on the Festival. We've actually taken them right from their bedroom to the Festival and that is something that didn't exist before. It took a lot more for someone to find that opportunity and that's why we created that outlet and that's how we discovered some new talent.
How do you determine when an artist goes from being on the new stage or a side stage to being a main stage headliner?
The fans. You see it happening in real time. We'll hear from fans saying positive things or we'll hear things from the fans like did you go to the Bass pod and see that the stage was overflowing. Things like that, or we also do it to change things up as we didn't want this big room sound coming from the Kinetic Field stage, which is the largest stage at EDC, or Labyrinth at Nocturnal. We said let's shake things up a little. It also comes from our gut and often buzz from within the office. For a while there was a heavy rotation of the same guys, so we get creative with it. So you know creativity, the audience reaction and how much they are buzzing about the artist and sometimes it will just be the music style that they play that they'll get moved to another stage because it almost like a composer orchestrating the band to take people on a musical journey. If there is a sunrise set or sunset set available, maybe someone who is deeper that would be perfect for creating a moment there. So those would be the reasons.
You are heavily involved with various charities and charitable donations on an ongoing basis, what keeps fueling your philanthropy? Is there one charity that is nearer or dearer to your heart?
Any charity that supports children is dear to my heart. That's something that I would hope most people would have a soft spot in their hearts for and this was even before having a child, so that's the most important thing to me.
Second the art; there are so many struggling artists out there, anything that supports the arts is something that I like to support as well and I do it because we can and anyone that can should be helping people in the world. It was not difficult for me to make the decision to add a dollar per ticket to give to charity and it's something that feels good.
The first time I was able to give, I remember walking in the door at a Boys and Girls Club and these kids made signs saying thank you, and they were doing dance routines for me and the other people who were there. You saw where the money went and we were hooked as a company. That's something we'll never stop doing.
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(18 May 1921 – 16 August 1963)
Joan Eardley sketching. Photograph by Audrey Walker: Collection Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art © Jane Walker Photograph: Jane Walker
Joan Eardley was one of the most original and admired British artists of her generation. She died at the age<|fim_middle|>.
Joan Eardley sketching. Photograph by Audrey Walker: Collection Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art © Jane Walker Photograph: Jane Walker At: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/feb/10/joan-eardley-the-forgotten-artist-who-captured-scotlands-life-and-soul (Accessed 24/05/21)
Joan Eardley, Summer Fields, oil and grasses on board, 106 x 105cm At: https://joaneardley.com/project/scottish-national-gallery-of-modern-art (Accessed 24/05/21)
Winter Day, Catterline, Joan Eardley At: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/feb/10/joan-eardley-the-forgotten-artist-who-captured-scotlands-life-and-soul (Accessed 24/05/21)
Breaking Wave, Joan Eardley; Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow At: http://www.artuk.org/artworks/breaking-wave-138445 (Accessed 24/05/21)
Next Drawing 1, Part 3: Exercise 1 | of 42 in 1963, of breast cancer, which had spread to her brain.
Inspired by her immediate surroundings, Eardley made powerful and expressive paintings of everyday subjects, including Scottish coastal scenes and children playing on the streets in Glasgow. During her lifetime she was considered a member of the post-war British avant-garde group of artists who portrayed the realities of life in the mid-twentieth century.
Joan Eardley, Summer Fields, oil and grasses on board, 106 x 105cm
The colours in Summer Fields, are earthy and warm, and the black in the bottom left and grey sky balance out the composition beautifully. The bold, grassy marks are almost leaping off the page and suggest such texture! You can almost touch out and feel them!
Winter Day, Catterline, Joan Eardley
There is.a very warm and comforting feel about Winter Day. The colours are like those of a sunrise or sunset, except the sun looks to be fairly high in the sky. The colours of the land suggest a coldness, the cold of a winter's day. There are patches and accents of white, which could be snow, and the small hints of blue on the left hand side, also give a cool feel. The image manages to create a warmth in a winter environment.
Eardley, Joan Kathleen Harding; Breaking Wave; Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/breaking-wave-138445
I love the atmosphere in Breaking Wave. The colours are dramatic, dark and foreboding. There is a sense of pure power in the directionality and implications of the brushstrokes in this image. The sea looks dangerous and disturbing. There are only the darkest hints of blue, which actually appear grey, and this is not a friendly, leisurely sea. I can hear the waves crashing against rocks when I take in the powerful impact of this fine image.
It is the first time I have heard of Joan Eardley, but I am really impressed! Her paintings are full of energy and life, and have a powerful and immediate effect on me. I love her bold brushstrokes and committed application of paint to the canvas. Her paintings have atmosphere and ambience. What a shame she died so young | 479 |
[gallery link="file"] The Harris Tweed story is one that needs to be told and just in case you have not heard it then here it is! Known in Gaelic as Clo Mhor 'The big cloth' or Harris Tweed has been woven for centuries by the islanders of Lewis, Harris, Uist and Barra. This world renowned cloth is still made by the inhabitants of the West of Scotland, and is not allowed to carry the Harris Tweed label if it is not. Harris Tweed was initially produced for home use and sold only locally. The raw material, wool, was also produced locally and used in it's natural state or dyed using vegetable dyes. In 1846 Lady Dunmore realised it's potential and devoted her time to improving production and marketing. The mainland had by this time become mechanised with the Industrial Revolution while the Islands retained their traditional processes. Developments began though with the replacement of the small loom by the improved "fly-shuttle" loom and the introduction of carding and spinning machines. Following the passing of the Trade Marks act in 1905 a mark and an application was filed to register Harris Tweed. And still today the well-known Harris Tweed Trade mark consists of the orb and the Maltese Cross with the words Harris Tweed underneath as shown above. This meant that every piece of tweed was inspected and, if passed, given a certifying stamp to give confidence to the trade and public. Little did they know at that time how important this label would become firstly to protect Harris Tweed from competition from mainland Scotland and more recently from foreign imports and copycat fabrics. The original definition read,"Harris Tweed means a tweed, hand-spun, hand-woven and dyed by the crofters and cottars in the Outer Hebrides". Amended Regulations in June 1934 read "Harris Tweed means a tweed made from pure virgin wool produced in Scotland, spun, dyed and finished in Outer Hebrides and hand-woven by the islanders at their own homes in the Islands of Lewis , Harris, Uist, Barra and their several purtenances and all known as<|fim_middle|> you have it! It does not really get more Scottish than this. We already offer a range of fabrics and products in the world famous Harris Tweed. And we can make you almost anything you want to order so please just ask! | the Outer Hebrides". So there | 8 |
One of the unwritten rules of fine dining is that good service be prompt, attentive, and competent and at the same time practically invisible. The less one notices the service, in other words, while feeling expertly taken care of, the better. This is only one of many examples of a commitment to service that is bound up with the desire to create forms of work that are preferably kept invisible, at a distance, silent. Ideally, those who benefit from such service can enjoy it in part precisely because they do not have to engage with those who provide its benefits without—and indeed often precisely because—they do not have to engage with those who provide it. To be sure, already on this level it becomes clear that this kind of commitment to this kind of understanding of service work brings with it a<|fim_middle|> LTA faculty. Not formalizing regulations regarding service work for non-tenure track faculty is a crass oversight that creates unfair labor conditions.
I would like to close with a suggestion that is, again, overly polarizing but that may hopefully serve as a stepping stone for a discussion that we must not avoid: either we categorically abolish service work for LTA faculty, or we create opportunities for service work for LTA faculty that are based on clear rules and that carry with them a stipend or alternative form of remuneration (such as support for on-campus housing, and so on).
This entry was posted in News and tagged academic, evaluation, faculty, lta, service, stfx, stfxuniversity, students, tenure, university. Bookmark the permalink. Both comments and trackbacks are currently closed. | number of problems. But what about the case of university service? Should we not address in more detail the fact that much of the service work that professors are expected to take on remains invisible? If much of the service work that some (or many?) of us carry out remains invisible to those who evaluate our performance at and our overall contributions to this university, does this not privilege those who take on more visible service work? And might this in turn not take away some important incentives for continuing to do important yet less visible work that provides important services to our profession, our fields, and our colleagues and students outside of StFX? More importantly, maybe, how should we think about visible and especially invisible service work that is carried out by colleagues who are presently not (yet who no doubt hope to one day be) tenure track employees? This set of questions may help launch a conversation about the status of service work at StFX, a conversation about a category of work that is an integral part of contractual obligations but that also remains strikingly vaguely defined and circumscribed. The point of this brief essay is not to provide better definitions of academic service work nor does it seek to (or claim that it is able to) propose a more accurate system for understanding and valuing such labor. Rather, I wish to raise a few questions aimed at starting conversations about academic service work that strike me as conspicuous in their absence.
A few examples may help illustrate what I have in mind. Service work is an integral part of our contractual obligations, and service work is taken into account when making decisions regarding tenure and promotion. In addition to contractual obligations and decisions regarding rank and tenure, service work is also crucially involved in our ability to build a professional reputation—with students, with administrators, with each other, and with our colleagues in our fields more widely conceived. Service is clearly important, but not all service is valued equally, and the way in which service work is valued, I would argue, is not consistent across contexts. When I first began working at StFX, I was given to understand that service work would be an important aspect of my growing professional portfolio and that it would play a significant role in decisions regarding tenure and promotion. But how much service work is enough? How much is too little? Indeed, how much might be too much? That not all service work is equal became clear quite quickly. There are committees, for instance, that are very labor intensive, and there are ones that are less so. That this is true is readily apparent. But is this difference officially recognized as such? Would I have to worry that some committees on which I was placed without much input (in part due to the fact that I knew little of the committees I was asked to join) would be valued less than others? Did I pick the right committees? Should I be on more of them? Fewer? Colleagues provided me with additional information and some guidance, but it quickly became evident that few people had any information or advice that amounted to more than the rather vague suggestion that I ought to "do enough." Now, in one sense, this seems easy enough. In another sense, however, this lack of formality is a daunting prospect for assistant professors who work hard to prepare for their tenure review. Many universities keep service work for pre-tenure faculty intentionally at a minimum. This is not the case at StFX. At least, there is no general commitment to reducing service work expectations for junior faculty to help them prepare for tenure of which I am aware. Some departments, in particular in the sciences, I am told, appear more helpful here and do concrete work to address this issue, trying to keep service work away from junior faculty in order to allow them to hone their teaching skills and to afford them additional time to develop their research agenda. But should we not have a fully formulated account of how departments might do this at StFX proper? Should not all departments follow suit and develop a policy for service work expectations that can help in particular junior faculty map and plan their future at and contribution to our university?
Some may ask in what ways the lack of formal regulations regarding service work or the lack of somewhat more clearly defined expectations and definitions becomes a problem. As suggested above, preparing for tenure and being given coordinates that help junior faculty do so is important. While there cannot be a universal measure of service work, it does seem very much possible to develop more concrete definitions and regulations with regard to an important criterion based on which we will be evaluated. After all, what we do on the level of academic service directly influences our other work at StFX. During my first years at StFX, I served on a number of university and departmental committees. Excited about the opportunity to help shape the future of my department, I volunteered for very labor intensive departmental committees, and I enjoyed doing my part. However, during my third year review, the Dean of Arts asked me why I chose to sit on so many departmental committees. "You know that they don't really factor into tenure decisions very much, right?" I was asked. No, I did not know that. Was that true? If so, I wondered, what is the correct ratio of university service to departmental service? Why had no one mentioned this to me before? If this was indeed the case, then should I have not better spent the many, many hours that appeared to have been ill-advisedly spent on departmental committees on research and writing instead? But, I wondered in turn, if departmental service in fact counts little for tenure and promotion, then would this not create a situation in which, out of necessity, departmental service work and the aim to develop the future of a department would be relegated to the status of volunteer work low on the list of priorities we consider when we budget our time? This could not possibly be the way in which service work is set up at StFX…or could it? Even after having been granted tenure and promotion, I must admit that I have very little concrete information that would allow me to formulate a more precise account of how service work is set up at our university. Tenure affords me the luxury of having to worry less, as the vagaries of service work are no longer bound up with decisions that could potentially result in a denial of tenure and a severe blow to my academic career. But the feelings of worry and confusion that determined my pre-tenure engagement with service are now replaced by a feeling of guilt whenever one of my non-tenured colleagues asks me for advice regarding service work. How can it be that a purportedly important part of our work, one that, we are told, in part determines our professional future, could be shrouded in so much mystery? Is it not time to determine some ground rules that will help in particular junior faculty develop a meaningful and also strategic relation to service work?
One problem in developing a more coherent account of service work and the expectations that pertain to it is that, as suggested above, not all service work is equal. What I mean here, however, is less that there are more or less labor-intensive committees. That point is readily apparent, I presume. Instead, I would argue that we do too little to register, appreciate, and reward service work that remains largely invisible. Yes, we sit on committees and we attend meetings at StFX, and there is the sense that there exists an audiovisual index of service work—we hear from and see some colleagues more than others (both in person and digitally), and, it seems, this provides us with a way of determining individual efforts with regard to service work. From the perspective of local professionalization, therefore, it would seem that one of the most significant strategic criteria for service work is selecting high-visibility activities. But should that really be one of the guiding principles for service work? Surely that would be a rather cynical, largely self-serving approach to academic service that deforms the very principles at which such work ought to be aimed. Yet, there is, it is important to note, a substantial amount of work that tends to go unnoticed, and this lack of visibility is a problem as it may pave the way for a problematic, cynical, utterly opportunistic approach to academic service. We have research awards, we have teaching awards, and we may occasionally recognize some service work (internally and publicly). However, a great number of colleagues are engaged in a significant amount of service work outside of StFX that makes crucial contributions to academia—and it is this work, I would argue, that is too often bound up with a problematic contradiction, simultaneously carrying the highest risk of going unnoticed while also often constituting some of the most impressive and notable kind of service work. And this problem is not solved by leaning on an academic version of one of the cornerstones of contemporary corporate management that seeks to extract additional, unwaged labor from employees by suggesting that some activities are a matter of professional pride and commitment, of caring for one's discipline, and that as a result asking for payment or acknowledgment of such work is a matter of bad taste. Of course we all care deeply about academia and about our respective fields. We would no doubt continue to do a whole host of activities without acknowledgment, appreciation, or salary. But this does not mean that the problems and challenges of such work should be ignored by suggesting that such work is a matter of professional pride, dedication, and our love for our fields. While the latter is true, the fact that it is true cannot amount to a defense of the invisibility and lack of regulations that frequently determine service work. The problem is not simply recognition. The problem is a lacking commitment to discussing the complexities of a kind of labor that is an integral part of academic work and of the evaluations that determine our future.
In my field, this kind of work includes supervising M.A. and Ph.D. theses at other universities, holding positions in professional organizations, assisting in organizing conferences across the globe, serving as adjudicators for prizes and awards, serving as peer reviewers for academic journals and evaluating book proposals and manuscripts for academic presses, and so on. Some of our colleagues do this kind of work for high-ranking academic journals and internationally renowned university presses, for instance. Yet, what is elsewhere in the academy regarded as a mark of great accomplishment arguably receives far too little attention at home, at StFX. Similarly, some of our colleagues have been invited to serve on editorial boards of prestigious journals or book series, and some of these positions are an expression of how highly their work is valued by their colleagues and by their discipline. Being invited to join the editorial board of an excellent series at a high-ranking publisher or a top academic journal is no doubt a mark of academic achievement that should be celebrated, valued, and that should be appropriately factored into professional evaluations. And even if we do at times register such accomplishments, there is little sense that performance evaluations try to register the difference between, say, not serving on the board of journals or presses and doing so, or between serving as a reviewer for a low-ranking journal or press and having been invited to review work for top journals or presses in a particular field. The latter deserves to be recognized and celebrated in the same way that we have tried to highlight our colleagues' contributions to research and teaching. Should we not advertise significant accomplishments in service to the academy, in particular if such service receives far too little differentiated attention during evaluation processes? Might it not make sense to establish a service award that recognizes the all too silent third major coordinate of our professional activity and basis for evaluation?
At the very least, I would argue, we must do more to avoid under-valuing important service work that by its very nature is less visible. Failing to do so creates an opportunistic approach to service culture that runs the risk of causing us to choose visible over invisible service work for entirely understandable reasons: worries about tenure, promotion, and so on. But if visibility and vaguely defined notions of committee workload override the commitment to a truly differentiated and fully developed account of the multiple kinds of service work that our faculty actually carry out, then we lose something important. Not only does the approach to service work become deformed into a version of opportunism aimed at strategic local professionalization with an eye on tenure and promotion, but we also lose track of the important ways in which often invisible service work outside of StFX importantly showcases StFX academics across academic fields on an international scale. How could it be possible, for instance, that some of our colleagues are engaged in profoundly labor-intensive, non-salaried, and highly prestigious service work that makes an important contribution to academia in Canada and beyond without being recognized for it at StFX and without receiving the credit they deserve during evaluation processes? We are concerned with improving our ability to register the qualitative differences on the level of teaching and research. Why, then, are we not similarly committed to the same effort on the level of service, in particular since service is such a crucial component of university life and learning at StFX and of the presence of StFX faculty outside of our university? None of the three coordinates of evaluation is clearly measurable. Yet, we know that there are ways of developing some fundamental distinctions that allow us to register quality and to get a better and more concrete sense of the kinds of research and teaching that are being done. Surely, it would be possible to develop a more precise way of valuing and evaluating service work. There are, after all, precedents for this that we could consult.
I will close what has become a longer than intended initial reflection on service work at StFX with a very important problem to which, I would argue, we have dedicated very little thought, yet which presents problems that are just as important and in many ways even more urgent than those faced by junior faculty who find themselves hard pressed to articulate a coherent plan for service work at StFX. This problem is service work for non-tenure track and limited term contract faculty. As is the case with service work more generally, the approach to LTA service work across the university is largely informal. Departments appear to be able to decide how this ought to be handled. I am aware of several cases in which LTA faculty are doing service work. Yet, since service work is not part of their contract and thus not part of the ways in which their salary is calculated, we should more accurately refer to this kind of work as volunteer, non-salaried service work. Such work, I would like to suggest, is profoundly problematic. To be sure, one could argue that it seems like a friendly gesture to invite LTA faculty to join committees. It might afford them additional ways of feeling integrated into their place of work, it affords them additional input into university structures, and it very simply allows for additional ways to contribute to a community of scholars, which many of those who are in this situation will surely see as a positive opportunity for themselves and for their professional development. One might further suggest that we largely leave it up to LTA faculty whether or not they would like to join committees. They can do so, if they wish, but they are not and, of course, cannot be required to do so. But is all of this really a coherent position? Is the choice regarding committee work truly a choice for LTA faculty? In part because I am convinced that we must have a sustained conversation about this and develop a coherent policy, I will take an overly strong standpoint here that is aimed at producing a position that can hopefully help us discuss this matter: no, the absence of formalized pressure on LTA faculty to join committees and the suggestion that it is a matter of individual choice does not mean that we are not creating a potentially problematic and exploitative position for LTA faculty with regard to service work. In particular LTA faculty who seek to land a tenure-track position, at StFX or elsewhere, do not have the option of a free and independent choice. Simply put, if I were faced with the possibility to join a committee at the institution at which I hope to find permanent employment, I would not understand this as a free choice. Instead, I would naturally assume that I would have to do whatever I can do increase my chances at finding permanent employment, even if this means taking on more, un-salaried work in order to try to show my enthusiasm, eagerness to work, and sense of professional dedication. In turn, not choosing to join a committee, I would fear, might signal the opposite. Of course, I might be told that no one expects me to do service work. But could I be sure? Could I be sure that my refusal to serve on committees might not negatively impact my professional future, especially in a scenario in which there are more than one LTA faculty in one department who are vying for the department's and the university's attention? The absence of a clear policy, in other words, creates not freedom but instead a situation filled with unequal power relations, various forms of pressure and anxiety, and ultimately a strikingly unfair situation for | 3,453 |
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Without IT process documentation, companies risk being held 'hostage' by IT | northern two-thirds of the state of Maine, from Waterville to the Canadian border. Over the years, telecommunications services have been slowly improving, Bruno said, allowing for extensive collaboration among EMHS's seven hospitals, as well as with outside health facilities. Her IT staff of 210 has been a pioneer in facilitating telemedicine services that allow medical professionals at the system's Bangor tertiary facility to provide remote facilities with consulting services that allow patients to say closer to home. EMHS provides the picture archiving and communications systems, or PACS, that store electronic radiology images, to hospitals and centers throughout the region.
Bruno oversees an operating budget of $25 million. One of her big pushes going forward is analytics. A business intelligence team was recently appointed to plot the long-term BI goals of EMHS. In the meantime, she is busy readying a plan to consolidate three databases -- clinical and financial databases and a disease registry. "Our vision would be to have the information for all three in the same data warehouse with analytical tools sitting on top, so you could analyze the whole business."
"Once we got the grant, I had to make sure that everything pulled together -- getting the committees together, people mobilized, a project manager in place and interacting with the national grant givers to make sure we were lining up with their expectations," Bruno said.
The alignment of health care providers and sophisticated health care IT systems has made an almost immediate impact in the Bangor community. Within the first six months of the project, hospital admissions for the nearly 600 people in the program dropped by 46% and emergency room visits by 40%. Bruno, meanwhile, was asked to co-chair the governance and leadership committee of the national Beacon Community program, a testament to her success in spearheading the project. She was selected as one of two winners of the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium Award for Innovation Leadership based on the Bangor Beacon project, and she was named the 2010 CIO of the Year by the New England Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.
So, what leadership and governance challenges did she face in aligning IT with the health care mission at hand? To be sure, there were technology issues, Bruno said. Two of the Bangor Beacon project's three primary health care partners had electronic health care record software in their primary practices; the third did not. Systems had to be set up to feed the information from hospitals and practices into the state's central HealthInfoNet exchange and from physician practices into a disease registry data warehouse maintained by Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems (EMHS) for analysis. The terminology fed into the EHRs by the participating entities had to be consistent so the data pulled into the data warehouse would be comparable. The success of the project, however, Bruno said, has less to do with the mechanics of collecting and analyzing and cleaning up the data than in getting the dozens of health care practitioners to share the data -- and building the governance to make that happen.
Lessons in governance and leadership
No. 1: Getting the right people involved takes perseverance
Setting up committees for a project of this scope and staffing them with the right people was Bruno's first big challenge. Her solution was to organize a one-day retreat of key stakeholders and hire a consultant to facilitate the meeting. "It took me a month by the time I could get them together," she said. Over the course of the day, project goals were set and committee leaders emerged on the IT research side and for the clinical leadership team, the heart of the program. When the need for subgroups arose, she facilitated that.
Two subgroups of the clinical research team proved critical to the project's success: One was a forum of the care managers assigned to each patient identified in the project; the other was a performance management committee of physicians. The care managers meet on a quarterly basis to share best practices and data on how they are doing with their patients. The leaders of the performance management committee share unblinded data on how they are doing on the quality indicators they have set for each of the chronic diseases.
No. 2: Improving performance requires building trust at every level
Sharing unblinded data means naming names: How physician A compares with physician B, how one care manager is doing compared with another. "We shared the clinical data openly, not with the world, but with the practices and among care managers," Bruno said. "A good way to improve is to look at the data and develop plans to follow up and measure again."
Getting buy-in for that kind of sharing requires governance and leadership. The strategy Bruno and team leaders used was to start at the highest level, showing data and sharing best practices initially only at the organizational level -- then going down a level from there, to physician practices, and eventually to individual providers. "We introduced it at a high-enough level so people could see the results of that data sharing and that these are valid things to be doing for patients," Bruno said. People want to improve and learn from best practices. It also helped that the physicians at Eastern Maine Medical Center, the system's hub hospital, had used a performance management approach already and "learned how to talk about performance in ways that were helpful and not threatening or condemning," she said.
No. 3: Keeping people on track calls for strong project management
The committees periodically develop 90-day patient improvement plans. As the Bangor Beacon Community set and revised goals for the project, they began with the national standards set by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for managing such chronic diseases as diabetes and congestive heart failure. When they exceeded the threshold, they set a higher goal. "That is another useful thing for buy-in -- having targets and metrics that are already nationally accepted," Bruno said.
Strong project management is the glue and the gas pedal for such projects, Bruno said. "We have people actually tracking the work that is supposed to be done and reminding people when it is due." Mundane matters, such as scheduling meetings at times when people can attend, are important for keeping the project on track. The clinical leadership team, for example, meets at 7 a.m. because that is when the doctors are able to attend.
One more thing? Bruno has sworn off using acronyms of any kinds -- from IT or health care -- unless she's sure everyone in the room is in on the jargon. "It's hard work," she says, to communicate with disparate groups, but "it's a lot of fun."
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John Everett "Johnny" Sandlin Jr. (1945-2017) of Decatur, Morgan County, made important contributions to the southern rock genre through his work as a music producer for the Capricorn record label and as a close associate of the musicians who formed around the Muscle Shoals, Colbert County, and Macon, Georgia, studio scenes. He is perhaps most widely known as the producer of The Allman Brothers Band's platinum-selling Brothers and Sisters album (1973). Also a versatile musician, Sandlin played guitar, bass, and drums at various times during his career.
Johnny Sandlin was born April, 16, 1945, in Decatur, Morgan County, to Bessie Lucille Compton Sandlin and John Everett Sandlin Sr. He was mentored by his half-brother William Howard Johnson, who was 17 years his senior, attended Decatur High School, Calhoun (Junior) College, and Athens State University. As a teenager, he took guitar lessons and played in a band called The Secrets and later, The Impacts. His musical influences included Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, B. B. King, and Bobby Bland.
In the 1960s, Sandlin played in a number of bands and with many musicians, including The Mark V and The Pallbearers with Dan Penn, and with Eddie Hinton in a group called The Five Minutes. He also worked at Florence Alabama Music Enterprises (FAME) through 1964 as a session guitarist. In 1967, Duane and Gregg Allman and their band, called the Allman Joys, merged with the Five Minutes and took the name The Hour Glass, and would go on to create the foundations of the southern rock style. The Hour Glass recorded two albums in Los Angeles for Liberty Records, Hour Glass (1967) and Power of Love (1968). During that period, The Hour Glass opened for such acts as Buffalo Springfield, Eric Burdon, Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape, Mother Earth, and the Youngbloods.
With the formation of Capricorn Records in Macon in 1969, Sandlin became more involved in record production and engineering, beginning with the critically acclaimed Johnny Jenkins album Ton Ton Macoute! In the 1970s, his work included several albums by Cowboy, a group whose members formed from the band called the 31st of February and became known as the Capricorn Rhythm Section, and extensive collaboration with The Allman Brothers Band on Live at the Fillmore East (1970), Eat A Peach (1971), Brothers and Sisters (1973), and Win, Lose, or Draw and The Road Goes on Forever (both in 1975), while also producing solo albums for Gregg Allman. In addition, he produced material for Alex Taylor, Wet Willie, comedian Martin Mull, Kitty Wells, Bonnie Bramlett, and others. After 1976, Sandlin traded his administrative role as vice president and head of artists and repertoire at Capricorn Records for a more artistically autonomous one as independent producer, most notably on Cher and Gregg Allman's duet album Two the Hard Way in 1977 and on several albums by Delbert McClinton.
The 1980s saw significant changes in recording practice as digital technology began to radically change the way recordings were produced and vinyl LPs gave way to compact discs. Sandlin resisted using synthetic sounds on his productions, preferring to<|fim_middle|> decade centered on Dan Penn's Do Right Man (1994); Jimmy Hall's Rendezvous with the Blues (1995); Gregg Allman's Searching For Simplicity (1995); and Johnny Jenkins's Blessed Blues (1996).
In the early twenty-first century, Sandlin continued recording and producing in his Duck Tape recording studio, which he formed in 1984. He also worked as bassist and engineer on the Capricorn Rhythm Section's Live at 2nd Street Music Hall, a 2006 recording on Rockin' Camel Records, the label he co-owned with Carl Weaver. In 2008, he rejoined his long-time associate Bonnie Bramlett, producing her album titled Beautiful (2008). He resided in Decatur with his wife, the former Anathalee Ann Gray, with whom he had three daughters. Sandlin died on September 19, 2017.
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Sandlin began the 1990s producing an album for former Cowboy singer-guitarist Scott Boyer, All My Friends (1991), then engineered Eddie Hinton's Cry and Moan. He later produced two albums for Widespread Panic, as well as the jazz-influenced Aquarium Rescue Unit, while working on albums for the Dixie Dregs and Jupiter Coyote in the mid 1990s. For Sandlin, the high water mark of the | 158 |
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EVANSTON, Ill. -- Sparks literally fly when a sperm and an egg hit it off. The fertilized mammalian egg releases from its surface billions of zinc atoms in "zinc sparks," one wave after another, found a Northwestern University-led interdisciplinary research team that includes experts from the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory.
Using cutting-edge technology they developed, including new high-energy X-ray imaging techniques, the team is the first to capture images of these molecular fireworks and pinpoint the origin of the zinc sparks: tiny zinc-rich packages just below the egg's surface.
Zinc flux plays a central role in regulating the biochemical processes that ensure a healthy egg-to-embryo transition, and this new unprecedented quantitative information should be useful in improving in vitro fertilization methods.
Woodruff is the Thomas J. Watkins Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and director of the Women's Health Research Institute at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
The study, to be published Dec. 15 by the journal Nature Chemistry, provides the first quantitative physical measurements of zinc localization in single cells in a mammal, using mouse eggs. The research team developed a suite of four physical methods to determine how much zinc there is in an egg and where it is located at the time of fertilization and in the two hours just after. Sensitive imaging methods allowed the researchers to see and count individual zinc atoms in egg cells and visualize zinc spark waves in three dimensions.
These findings were further confirmed with chemical methods that trap cellular zinc stores and enable zinc mapping on the nanometer scale in a custom-designed electron microscope developed for this project with funding from the W.M. Keck Foundation. Additional experiments at the Advanced Photon Source synchrotron at Argonne enabled the scientists to precisely map the location of zinc atoms in two and three dimensions.
O'Halloran is the Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor of Chemistry in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences and director of Northwestern's Chemistry of Life Processes Institute.
The studies reported in Nature Chemistry are the culmination of six years of work and build on prior discoveries in the Woodruff and O'Halloran labs, and work they conducted at<|fim_middle|> across the whole egg the zinc at the membrane and the individual vesicles in the cell that emit sparks of zinc to make the egg fertilizable, but allow us to do so with dozens of samples at all relevant time points."
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the W.M. Keck Foundation supported the research, which made use in part of APS, a DOE Office of Science User Facility. | the APS. In previous studies in mouse eggs by this research team, the egg's tremendous zinc requirement for reaching maturity was discovered. In addition, the researchers determined that an egg loses 10 billion of its 60 billion zinc atoms upon fertilization in a series of four or five waves called "zinc sparks." Release of zinc sparks from the egg is essential for embryo formation in the two hours following fertilization.
Key members of the team were Vinayak P. Dravid, the Abraham Harris Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Stefan Vogt, a physicist and group leader of microscopy at the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne. Dravid and Vogt are authors of the paper.
Proposed upgrades to the APS will dramatically enhance future studies in this area. At the moment, X-ray tools cannot effectively probe trace metal content in biological samples at the resolution and sensitivity required to map small clusters of metals as they interact with transporters on cell surfaces and vesicles.
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Netflix has closed a five-year exclusive overall deal with international bestselling author Harlan Coben. Under the multi-million pact, Netflix will work with Coben to develop 14 existing titles and future projects, including his upcoming novel Run Away, into English language and foreign language series, as well as films. Coben will serve as an executive producer on all projects, to premiere on Netflix around the world.
Coben's thirty novels to date have sold over 75 million copies, translated into 43 languages. The deal with Netflix comes on the heels of two Coben limited series that have done well on the streaming platform, Safe, starring Michael C. Hall, which premiered earlier this year, and<|fim_middle|> include Fool Me Once, Tell No One and Don't Let Go. His new novel, Run Away, will be released by Grand Central Publishing on March 19, 2019.
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Q: Need to partition a list into lists based on breaks in ascending order of elements (Haskell) Say I have any list like this:
[4,5,6,7,1,2,3,4,5,6,1,2]
I need a Haskell function that will transform this list into a list of lists which are composed of the segments of the<|fim_middle|>6,7],[1,2,3,4,5,6],[1,2]]
*Main> ascending [7,6..1]
[[7],[6],[5],[4],[3],[2],[1]]
*Main> ascending []
[[]]
*Main> ascending [1]
[[1]]
P.S. In the current release of split, keepDelimsR is slightly stricter than it needs to be, and as a result ascending currently doesn't work with infinite lists. I've submitted a patch that makes it lazier, though.
A: ascend :: Ord a => [a] -> [[a]]
ascend xs = foldr f [] xs
where
f a [] = [[a]]
f a xs'@(y:ys) | a < head y = (a:y):ys
| otherwise = [a]:xs'
In ghci
*Main> ascend [4,5,6,7,1,2,3,4,5,6,1,2]
[[4,5,6,7],[1,2,3,4,5,6],[1,2]]
A: This problem is a natural fit for a paramorphism-based solution. Having (as defined in that post)
para :: (a -> [a] -> b -> b) -> b -> [a] -> b
foldr :: (a -> b -> b) -> b -> [a] -> b
para c n (x : xs) = c x xs (para c n xs)
foldr c n (x : xs) = c x (foldr c n xs)
para c n [] = n
foldr c n [] = n
we can write
partition_asc xs = para c [] xs where
c x (y:_) ~(a:b) | x<y = (x:a):b
c x _ r = [x]:r
Trivial, since the abstraction fits.
BTW they have two kinds of map in Common Lisp - mapcar
(processing elements of an input list one by one)
and maplist (processing "tails" of a list). With this idea we get
import Data.List (tails)
partition_asc2 xs = foldr c [] . init . tails $ xs where
c (x:y:_) ~(a:b) | x<y = (x:a):b
c (x:_) r = [x]:r
Lazy patterns in both versions make it work with infinite input lists
in a productive manner (as first shown in Daniel Fischer's answer).
update 2020-05-08: not so trivial after all. Both head . head . partition_asc $ [4] ++ undefined and the same for partition_asc2 fail with *** Exception: Prelude.undefined. The combining function g forces the next element y prematurely. It needs to be more carefully written to be productive right away before ever looking at the next element, as e.g. for the second version,
partition_asc2' xs = foldr c [] . init . tails $ xs where
c (x:ys) r@(~(a:b)) = (x:g):gs
where
(g,gs) | not (null ys)
&& x < head ys = (a,b)
| otherwise = ([],r)
(again, as first shown in Daniel's answer).
A: You can use a right fold to break up the list at down-steps:
foldr foo [] xs
where
foo x yss = (x:zs) : ws
where
(zs, ws) = case yss of
(ys@(y:_)) : rest
| x < y -> (ys,rest)
| otherwise -> ([],yss)
_ -> ([],[])
(It's a bit complicated in order to have the combining function lazy in the second argument, so that it works well for infinite lists too.)
A: One other way of approaching this task (which, in fact lays the fundamentals of a very efficient sorting algorithm) is using the Continuation Passing Style a.k.a CPS which, in this particular case applied to folding from right; foldr.
As is, this answer would only chunk up the ascending chunks however, it would be nice to chunk up the descending ones at the same time... preferably in reverse order all in O(n) which would leave us with only binary merging of the obtained chunks for a perfectly sorted output. Yet that's another answer for another question.
chunks :: Ord a => [a] -> [[a]]
chunks xs = foldr go return xs $ []
where
go :: Ord a => a -> ([a] -> [[a]]) -> ([a] -> [[a]])
go c f = \ps -> let (r:rs) = f [c]
in case ps of
[] -> r:rs
[p] -> if c > p then (p:r):rs else [p]:(r:rs)
*Main> chunks [4,5,6,7,1,2,3,4,5,6,1,2]
[[4,5,6,7],[1,2,3,4,5,6],[1,2]]
*Main> chunks [4,5,6,7,1,2,3,4,5,4,3,2,6,1,2]
[[4,5,6,7],[1,2,3,4,5],[4],[3],[2,6],[1,2]]
In the above code c stands for current and p is for previous and again, remember we are folding from right so previous, is actually the next item to process.
| original list which form a series in ascending order. So the result should look like this:
[[4,5,6,7],[1,2,3,4,5,6],[1,2]]
Any suggestions?
A: You can do this by resorting to manual recursion, but I like to believe Haskell is a more evolved language. Let's see if we can develop a solution that uses existing recursion strategies. First some preliminaries.
{-# LANGUAGE NoMonomorphismRestriction #-}
-- because who wants to write type signatures, amirite?
import Data.List.Split -- from package split on Hackage
Step one is to observe that we want to split the list based on a criteria that looks at two elements of the list at once. So we'll need a new list with elements representing a "previous" and "next" value. There's a very standard trick for this:
previousAndNext xs = zip xs (drop 1 xs)
However, for our purposes, this won't quite work: this function always outputs a list that's shorter than the input, and we will always want a list of the same length as the input (and in particular we want some output even when the input is a list of length one). So we'll modify the standard trick just a bit with a "null terminator".
pan xs = zip xs (map Just (drop 1 xs) ++ [Nothing])
Now we're going to look through this list for places where the previous element is bigger than the next element (or the next element doesn't exist). Let's write a predicate that does that check.
bigger (x, y) = maybe False (x >) y
Now let's write the function that actually does the split. Our "delimiters" will be values that satisfy bigger; and we never want to throw them away, so let's keep them.
ascendingTuples = split . keepDelimsR $ whenElt bigger
The final step is just to throw together the bit that constructs the tuples, the bit that splits the tuples, and a last bit of munging to throw away the bits of the tuples we don't care about:
ascending = map (map fst) . ascendingTuples . pan
Let's try it out in ghci:
*Main> ascending [4,5,6,7,1,2,3,4,5,6,1,2]
[[4,5, | 499 |
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Top Gear: Tesla's Model 3 is a 'triumph'
Posted on April 20, 2018 by Matt Pressman
Top Gear has had a rocky past with Tesla. However, when given the chance to review the Model 3, Top Gear reports, "Everything Tesla has done up to this point has been building towards the Model 3... and it's been worth it." Why? It turns out, "There's a refreshing simplicity to the proposition and a frisson of excitement inside and outside the car, wherever it goes."
Above: Top Gear notes, "an odd sensation being papped and pointed at... the public are fascinated by the 3" (Instagram: detti97)
Performance is paramount in any Top Gear review. And it's reported that, "the Model 3 never feels anything less than enthusiastically fast... the whole car feels tight, alert and moves as one solid unit. Add to this the fact the battery pack is in the floor pan, which gives the 3 an unusually low centre of gravity, and there's (whisper it) actual fun to be had here."
Cornering was a definite highlight: "On fast, sweeping corners [you] keep your inputs smooth, your foot away from the brake pedal and you can hustle it at quite hilarious speeds... The sensation is firmness, but well damped firmness, much like the sporty German saloons it's looking to eradicate, but there's purpose to its tautness – the chassis feels properly developed."
Above: A look at the lines of the Tesla Model 3 at night (Instagram: detti97)
Were there downsides? Top Gear admits, "it's not perfect... the Autopilot function is a work in progress and<|fim_middle|> the desirability to drag not just early adopters and tree-hugging environmentalists out of their petrol and diesel fueled cars, but the wider public too? The answer is a surprisingly emphatic yes, and that's because beyond the hype is a truly well-engineered car."
Source: Top Gear
Posted in Tesla, Tesla Model 3, tesla news, TSLA | while slick, the decision to put everything on one touch screen can be distracting when you're on the move." And while many Model S and X owners get free supercharging from Tesla, "superchargers are no longer free" for Model 3 owners.
Then there's the elephant in the room. With a wait list of nearly half a million reservation holders, will Tesla's production delays exceed people's patience? Top Gear notes, "Tesla's production woes are well documented, the waiting list is daunting... we admit, coverage of Tesla can get a bit frenzied, at times it's more like a cult than a car company, but credit where it's due, the Model 3 is a convincing product. Let's hope Tesla can build enough of them to make it stick."
Above: Model 3 at one of Tesla's newer urban charging stations (Instagram: stylee_zee)
The verdict? Top Gear concludes, "Tesla's Model T moment is a triumph... the way it drives is genuinely satisfying, certainly more so than the Model S despite being several yards slower." That said, "Does it have | 226 |
Here's a useful article written by Denise Taylor of Sitesell Answers. Great advice here for both novice and seasonsed Internet Marketers.
Many people want to establish an Internet presence to supplement their income or phase out their day job. Both of these objectives are perfectly reasonable if<|fim_middle|>0) is not the end of the world, Perry says, but you can do something about it. Of course, paying your bills on time is always essential, but that can be tough nowadays if you've had to take a cut in salary or been laid off.
Perry is available for free consultation or to conduct credit repair seminars by contacting her by email at dionneperry37@yahoo.com or by phone at 703.593.5488. For more information about her expertise and other services she offers, go to http://www.rebuildmycredittoday.com. | you take the right approach.
The first obstacle people face when going online is getting traffic. Most people can get a site up and running, but many struggle with getting traffic to their pages. Choosing the proper keywords, link building and creating high-quality, useful content are the standard fixes for accelerating traffic to a page.
Once you start getting traffic, though, how you treat your visitors can make all the difference. Here are five tips to optimize your visitor experience.
1. Give your visitor what he/she wants. If your page is about red wagons, make sure the content on that page contains high-quality, original content on red wagons. Don't use keywords to lure or fool your visitor with information about some other topic. Search engines frown upon this.
2. When choosing between your visitors' experience and making money, side with what is best for or will please your visitors. You will be rewarded for making your visitors happy and search engines do notice.
3. Know your target audience. The more you know and understand your visitor, the more you can step inside his/her shoes, anticipate their needs and provide what they are looking for.
4. When writing sales copy for your site or blog, use the knowledge in number three to put yourself in your visitors' shoes. What products are they looking for? What do they need? What are their concerns? Knowing this information can make it easier to convert traffic to sales.
5. How does your site or page look? Is it filled with annoying ads or spammy content? As the Internet ages, people tend to accept excessive advertising on the Web. However, less is more when it is done well. Conveying a valuable message and carefully placing monetization offers is much more effective. It can improve credibility as well.
The key principle is to truly connect with your visitor in ways that are engaging, valuable and real. Creating a site or blog filled with dead or mechanically created content might get you more pages, but it will not help generate sales or develop a following.
Think of your favorite shopkeeper or restaurateur. Do they greet you and spend time to make sure you are finding what you need and enjoying your experience? Or do they shove you along, forcing you to experience things you don't like? Undoubtedly, you will prefer the place where you are treated like a king or queen.
If you like these things, so do your visitors. Why not give them what they need and want. Your site will spread by word if mouth, search engines will like you and you will find monetizing a much easier and rewarding.
Denise Taylor is a representative for SiteSell Answers and helps people on the Internet expand their e-businesses. She works to correct misconceptions about Site Build It! and the Site Build It Scam Google bomb.
(Washington, DC – January 3) As you're making your New Year's resolutions, consider taking the important step of improving your credit score, and in the long run, strengthening your financial well-being.
You're not alone as so many Americans are dealing with the reality of maxed out credit card bills after a busy holiday gift-buying season on top a year when paying bills has gotten harder due to the nation's prolonged weak economy.
To kick off the New Year, Dionne Perry, sales director of Financial Education Services, is offering a free seminar on improving your credit score between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, January 14 at the Women's Professional Building, 3905 Georgia Ave., NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. To reserve a seat, call her at 703.593.5488.
The higher your credit score (720 and above), the more likely it is that you can get loans, refinance your mortgage and in some cases, land a new job or get a promotion. A low credit score (below 72 | 799 |
Dubai, UAE 6 November 2018: Regional<|fim_middle|>SIG Combibloc Obeikan (SIG CBOB), one of the world's leading suppliers of carton packaging and filling machines for food and beverage, have identified a major shift in what end-consumers expect in today's heightened eco-aware society when it comes to food and drink packaging.
In addition to optimising factory operations, SIG CBOB believes providing results driven solutions, such as the introduction of a digitally connected packs will benefit the customer and consumer, allowing products to be easily traced back to their source.
According to SIG CBOB, keeping on top of and reacting to changing consumer trends is imperative if companies are to remain relevant in the current market. The balance of purchasing power is shifting from millennials to Generation Z and with that comes a host of new consumer demands and expectations.
Added Schmedes: "Millennials and Gen-Z are far more discerning and conscious about the environment and the content of products they consume. Fair trade, recycled, sustainable and GMO free are no longer buzz words but are fast becoming a prerequisite for consumers. | food packaging experts are revealing new technology-based solutions created in response to shifting consumer demands at Gulfood Manufacturing this week.
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There are more effective<|fim_middle|> attitude -- you made a mistake and next time you can do it differently. -Open, respectful discussion of rules (and the reasoning behind them) is the best bet with tweens and teens. Grounding or withholding privileges is effective only when used sparingly. | ways to discipline children, experts say, than spanking. The key is clear limits, consistent consequences and a few tips from the pros -- pediatricians, experts and parents: -Most misbehavior occurs when children are tired, hungry or bored. Be proactive. Bring crayons, a coloring book and a small bag of Cheerios to the restaurant. -Prepare for transitions. When it's time to leave the park (or go to bed or clean up), give your child a few minutes' warning. Then, set a timer. Sometimes, bad news goes over better when it's delivered by an impartial appliance. -Timeouts are effective with toddlers and young school-age children, particularly when dealing with tantrums, whining or bickering. Timeouts give parents a chance to calm down, too, and the punishment sends the unmistakable message that "I mean what I say." A child who won't stay in timeout is a child who doesn't understand that parents make the rules. Teaching that lesson should be a priority. -Sending your child to his fun, toy-filled room is not a punishment. Pick a boring spot for timeouts. -Issue reminders and warnings in a firm, calm voice, and don't send mixed messages. Laughing ruefully as you reprimand a child or saying "You're in timeout, OK?" undermines what you're trying to do. -Don't make idle threats. Don't threaten to cancel the Disneyland trip unless you're prepared to forego time with Mickey. And if you're going to use the classic "count to 10," don't stop at 9-and-a-half and say, "OK, this time I really mean it: 1, 2, 3." Consistency is key. -Follow up every punishment or timeout with another discussion of what went wrong, but do it with an encouraging, forward-looking | 379 |
Brilliant! That's why we love Survivor.
Dan dominated the immunity challenge and was safe at tribal. Not that he needed it<|fim_middle|> go towards Angelina. In part correct, however Christian, Davie and Nick voted for John in a blindside move.
The graph is showing one clear feature, it's David vs Goliath. The David's were right to say that if they don't make a big move they will be picked off by the Goliath's one by one. While the Goliath's still have the numbers this move has definitely shaken up the game. Using machine learning models on top of this graph should now produce some good results which will be the focus of the next post.
For details on the graph see my previous post. Here is the full graph including those voted off. | given he has two idols in his pocket. Mike forged an alliance against Christian and had the numbers on his side. What he didn't expect was Davie playing his idol for Christian. What no one saw coming (including Dan) was Dan playing an idol to save Angelina. With Christian safe it was expected the other votes would | 66 |
This morning, I went to wake up my daughter, per usual. I stroked her hair and her little, cherub face. My sweet mother-daughter moment was interrupted when I realized that my daughter had wet the bed…again. (It's an ongoing struggle you guys).
I cleaned her up and went about my morning, running behind, rushing around, getting ready. And just as I went to walk out the door, I saw a giant, yellow puddle waiting for me, compliments of one of the pups.
Y'all. I have had ENOUGH urine for one morning! I was already running behind and that was the last thing I needed.
I could have lost my cool.
I could have punished the dogs.
I could have taken it out on my daughter.
I could have let it ruin my whole morning.
But I didn't. And I want to talk to you about how to not let inconveniences and distractions derail your whole day. And sometimes it's hard y'all. Trust me, I know. Moms, I know you feel me on this one!
But the fact of the matter is that when the dogs pee in the house, when your daughter wets the bed for the umpteenth time, when you get caught in traffic behind people who can't drive, when your coworker makes an underhanded comment<|fim_middle|> to.
Yell in your car where no one can hear you.
Say 3 things outloud that you're grateful for.
Do whatever you need to do to get back on track, but girl, don't let it ruin your day!
My mom always says that happiness is a decision. I didn't get that when I was younger, but it finally clicked for me.
Your thoughts control your feelings, which control your behavior, which leads to either bouncing back and making the best of your day, or spiraling out of control.
Tonight I sat around checking out the latest from the blogs that I like to follow. These powerhouse women who came from nothing and created empires.
I admired their website layouts, their beautiful branding, their theme colors, their… legit-ness (Is that a word? Oh well, I'm going with it).
I aspire to be like these women that I look up to so much, and I aspire for this blog to evolve into that as well.
Rachel Hollis. Marie Forleo. Cara Alwill Leyba. Jenna Kutcher. These are my inspirations.
I want this blog to be a place you come to for inspiration. I want it to be a safe haven. I want to provide value. I want it to feel like you're having a cup of coffee with a girlfriend.
Here I am, at the beginning of something new and scary and exciting.
Y'all. Do you know how scary it is to start your own blog? To put yourself out there and make yourself completely vulnerable to judgment and ridicule? To wonder if your words will even make an impact?
That's where I'm at. But I'm so stupid excited about this blog, that I'm going for it anyway, even at the risk of failure!
I'm Jaclyn. I'm a thirty-something woman living in Orlando, FL with my soon-to-be-husband and my 5 year old daughter. My daughter is the light of my life, but I do not identify myself as a mom only.
I'm also a hustler. For years, I've had side hustles. A makeup company. An online boutique. A home staging company. A blog at one point. Life coaching.
Ambition courses through my veins, and I am always pushing for more, pushing to be better, pushing to hit my goals.
I'm also a huge confidence advocate and I want to dedicate this blog to women like me, who want more out of their lives. I want to uplift, empower, and validate women. I want women to know that we CAN achieve our dreams. We can love ourselves. We can be wives, and mothers, AND badass businesswomen all at the same time. And I want women to know, that there are no glass ceilings when we're building our own house.
So, while this blog may come from tiny, humble beginnings and zero followers, I hope that it will grow into something beautiful. | , we all have a choice.
We can't choose the stressors in our lives. Those are going to come whether we like it or not. However, we can control how we respond to those stressors.
You have to stop and make an active decision to brush it off.
Count backwards from 10 if you have | 66 |
There's No Bones in Ice Cream: Sylvain Sylvain's Story of the New York Dolls
By Sylvain Sylvain, with Dave Thompson
'Rock-musician autobiographies don<|fim_middle|> life worrying about it, just T. Rex the s*** out of it.' - Sylvain Sylvain
The New York Dolls were called many things; glam, proto-punk, hard rock, but are probably best understood as a 'dirty rock & roll' band.
Combining an aggressively androgynous style with street smart New York attitude and campy humour, the New York Dolls ushered in the era of CBGBs, heroin chic, loud guitars and referential lyrics which gave rise to Patti Smith, The Ramones, Television and many more. Fans of the band range from Guns N' Roses to Morrissey, who organised the reformation of the band when he curated Meltdown festival in 2004.
Sylvain Sylvain was there from the start, and this is his story. Taking in his early life in New York, the rise, fall and rise again of the New York Dolls, and all his misadventures between, There's No Bones in Ice Cream is the true story of one of rock's greatest, told in his own authentic voice.
Back to Omnibus Classics | 't come much better than this… one of the best books of its kind. Sylvain had had an extraordinary life even before he became a New York Doll. A superb book even if all Sylvain had done was work in a bank. As it is, it's one of the best rock autobiographies ever.' Classic Rock, 10/10
'There are stories galore here… yet there are genuinely tender moments and poignancy too… affectionate, sometimes lurid portrait of his band' Mojo, 4*
'Don't live | 113 |
Dawson is in his fourth season at West Virginia, including the last<|fim_middle|> to helping him and his staff do that."
Dawson, 37, and his wife, Chelsea, have a daughter, Acelyn.
Dawson's hiring will be finalized pending the completion of a mandatory university background check, UK noted in the release. | three as offensive coordinator. He will stay with the Mountaineers through Dec. 29 when they will face Texas A&M in the Liberty Bowl.
He helped pilot a West Virginia team that runs an up-tempo attack that averaged 85 plays a game. The Mountaineers were 11th in the nation in total offense, averaging 502.1 yards a game. They are ninth in passing offense with 314.6 yards a game.
They are averaging 33.2 points and set a school record scoring at least 30 points in eight straight games.
"The opportunity to work with Coach Stoops is awesome and growing up in SEC country, I've always wanted to coach in the league," Dawson said in the UK release. "I've recruited against Kentucky the last couple of years and have been impressed with how Coach Stoops is building a foundation and has the program going in the right direction. I look forward | 195 |
The green and thick landscapes of the south of Chile are the perfect setting for lakes and lagoons that provide some of the most fun beaches in the country. Get on a jet-ski, in a kayak or just rest in this unique natural destination!
If you love fly fishing, visit Lanalhue Lake in the Ara<|fim_middle|> in a kayak or canoe.
Further south, by the shores of the Llanquihue Lake, whether close to Puerto Varas or Puerto Octay, you can also mix your well-deserved break on the beach with water-based activities. Behold the volcanoes in the area while you quickly paddle or silently row through the water! | uco Territory or Panguipulli for an unforgettable experience surrounded by mountains and millenial forests. You can complement your trip with a wide range of water-based activities that you can do with your whole family.
Enjoy the different water sports you can try during the summer at Villarrica Lake. Also, take the opportunity to visit the long beach in Pucón, where you can clear your mind | 81 |
Detroit Red Wings 'just need to put it all together' for 60 minutes
Dylan Larkin sees positives even as Wings drop to 1-7-2
Detroit Red Wings 'just need to put it all together' for 60 minutes Dylan Larkin sees positives even as Wings drop to 1-7-2 Check out this story on Freep.com: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2018/10/26/detroit-red-wings-winnipeg-jets/1773573002/
Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Published 11:56 p.m. ET Oct. 26, 2018 | Updated 4:45 p.m. ET Oct. 27, 2018
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard makes the save on Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry in the first period at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 26, 2018 in Detroit.(Photo: Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports)
For a team as fragile as the Detroit Red Wings, there is a need to find positives within the negatives.
They lost another game Friday at Little Caesars Arena, falling 2-1 to the Winnipeg Jets despite a stellar performance by Jimmy Howard and a strong start. Coupled with the two games they played on last week's road trip to<|fim_middle|> find a way to put the puck in the back of the net."
Blashill said he didn't get a good look at the first slashing call but "the second penalty was an undisciplined penalty and the third penalty was getting beat up the ice. You can't take three straight penalties against that power play."
Even before the Wings got into penalty trouble, they were having trouble containing the Jets' surge. The Wings had just two shots on net the first half of the second period.
"We knew they were going to come out way harder than they did in the first, but we didn't help ourselves," Niklas Kronwall said. "We had the puck on our tape and we don't make tape-to-tape passes and we don't get it deep. We take some fairly easy penalties."
Larkin speculated what might have been had the Wings not been shorthanded so much.
"The biggest thing in the second period was the penalties that we took — you let those star players on the ice for six minutes pretty much in a row, they are going to build confidence and they're going to keep coming in waves," Larkin said. "Howie was great and gave us a chance. If we stay out of the box two out of three of those, we're in good shape."
Contact Helene St. James: hstjames@freepress.com. Follow her on Twitter @helenestjames.
Firing of Yzerman's long-time friend just made things interesting
As Dantonio gets $4.3M bonus, questions hover over MSU football
U-M assistant Anthony Campanile leaving for Miami Dolphins
Doumbouya shines in Pistons' 116-103 upset of Celtics
Miggy works out in preparation for 2020 season with ... Gronk?
Izzo gets major pay bump for first time in almost a decade: The details | Florida, there's a slight sense of optimism.
"I think we are more organized," Dylan Larkin said. "We are playing for each other more. We're sticking together and we're not getting rattled when things don't go our way. That's what it is going to take — we just need to put it all together for a full 60 minutes.
"We are not a good enough team to take four penalties or five penalties a game, so we are going to need the puck and we're going to need to be disciplined."
More: How Jacob de la Rose sees himself helping Detroit Red Wings
The Wings looked good — really good, considering their poor effort in Monday's game — in the first period, dictating the tempo against a team picked by many to compete for the Stanley Cup.
"We skated with one of the best skating teams in the NHL," Larkin said. "We competed. Our tempo matched theirs in the first period, if not better. I liked that. It's huge getting a guy like Mike Green back — he joins the rush and makes plays. He helped our tempo getting up the ice."
More: Detroit Red Wings' plan for Michael Rasmussen: Stay in NHL for now
Encouragingly, the Wings shot the puck, putting 14 shots on net in the first period. One turned into a power play goal by Andreas Athanasiou.
"We came out and carried the play, didn't score on chances we had opportunities to score on," coach Jeff Blashill said. "We could have walked off with a better lead. The effort and compete were very good."
"The results don't show it, that can be frustrating, but the reality is — you take the first period tonight against a real team, a team I think most would consider a Stanley Cup contender, after they lost — so it's not like they're coming in here like a fat cat. We did tons of stuff that will lead to longer term success, especially in the o-zone. We checked better."
It was no surprise that the Jets pushed back in the second, but the Wings inflicted damage on themselves when Athanasiou took two straight slashing penalties and then Tyler Bertuzzi was called for hooking. Kyle Connors converted while Bertuzzi was in the box.
"Some are unnecessary penalties — two slashing and a hooking call," Howard said. "They can be killers. You give a team that many opportunities on the power play, they're going to | 505 |
Your custom MDM solution<|fim_middle|> design, a golden key is needed to identify the golden record. However, we recommend a database design that will store and properly plan for those valuable duplicates. Our design maintains all of the rows of data that relate to the golden record in a separate table, grouped together by a cluster key, as shown below.
In this example, the record from the Check system and the Credit system that both relate to the same customer are grouped together using the cluster key (ClusterID = 7777). The golden record is linked to this cluster of duplicates using this cluster key. This grouping of the duplicates enables the records to be presented to the data stewards for review and analysis as a cohesive representation of the same real world object, Robert Maloney.
In this design, the golden record has its own key (MasterKey = 999999). The golden record has its own set of master attributes that can be selectively assigned based on algorithms using values from the records in the cluster and/or by the data stewards.
This table design enables a simplified view to present the candidates for a golden record and it allows for efficient maintenance of those records.
This is the 3rd and final article in the series. We can offer you this advice because we have learned the hard way: we have either made these mistakes ourselves or we have had to clean up someone else's mistakes. We hope you can learn from our experience. If we at Sullexis can help you, just call us . Best wishes to you for success in your custom MDM solutions!
Data Enrichment Armed with a VIN | : Don't make these mistakes (Part 3)
Artemio Mendoza, Angela Holmes
This is the third article in a series by Artemio Mendoza (Sullexis Technical Director) and Angela Holmes. The first article is available here. The second article is available here.
Most MDM solutions will be based on a packaged software product. However, there are cases when a custom solution is needed. For those pursuing a custom path, we have advice for you: don't make these common mistakes.
Wanted: A Single Source of Truth
Many organizations embark on Master Data Management as a means to achieve a Single Source Of Truth (SSOT). Every data architect dreams of having every data element stored exactly once, and having that record be perfect and complete. Any other system using this data refers to this single instance. In this dream world, when the record is updated, it is updated once and then made available to all of the systems that need to refer to it.
Most organizations have multiple systems that need access to data that relates to the same entities (e.g. customer). Often these are off the shelf software packages with their own data schemas that necessitate they maintain their own copy of the data. It is not easy and not usually recommended to modify these packages to source data elsewhere. In most enterprise landscapes, the customer record is stored by an ERP system (such as SAP or Oracle e-Business Suite), a CRM system and a warehouse dispatch system. Each of these systems contains valid data that is part of the customer record.
It is a good dream, but the Repository model of MDM (as it is known), is not real life in the vast majority of organizations. It is just too difficult to modify every application to source critical data externally. For most organizations, the Registry model, in which critical data is maintained only in the systems of record and an MDM repository updates itself using complex and distributed queries, is also not feasible. This model is complex and presents many performance challenges. It is difficult to maintain an MDM model that is tightly coupled with and dependent on so many external systems.
The Hybrid Approach and The Golden Record
The most common approach for MDM is the Hybrid model. The systems of record keep their local copies of data. The MDM keeps a repository of the data keys and also replicates the most important attributes for each master entity. At first this approach seems the easiest. But this approach has challenges that the other approaches do not. This model includes replicated data and must have a way to manage those duplicates. And the real challenge is that the duplicates are not exact duplicates; each is a version that is partially accurate.
The golden record concept acknowledges that there will be many versions of the same record across multiple systems. This concept also acknowledges that no single instance of this record is perfect. Each instance may have attributes that are more correct or complete than others. As such, the golden record needs to be a compilation that is created from all of the duplicate records representing the same real-world entity.
It is critical that you design your custom MDM solution to properly accommodate the golden record concept. We will tell you how.
Example of a Golden Record
A golden record is a selection of attributes among a collection of records that represent the same object.
Let's consider an example for a customer domain. In this case, Robert Maloney has been entered as a customer in both the Credit System of a financial services organization and in the Check System. A customer record was created in each system with variations in the data, as shown below.
System Real Life Check System Credit System
Name Robert Maloney Robert M. Bob Maloney
SSN 123-45-6789 123-45-6789 123-45-6789
Client ID N/A 123 456
As every MDM practitioner knows, these two records should be grouped together as a single one. However, what not everyone knows is how to implement it efficiently in a custom solution, not only to identify the records as a single object, but also, to allow the data stewards to review the information, perform changes and re-group if needed.
Mistake #3: Fail to design for duplicate record groups
As our example has illustrated, there will be duplicates in an MDM solution. And these duplicates are not usually exact duplicates. The duplicate records need to be matched, grouped and the attribute values for the golden record need to be pulled from the record with the most accuracy.
In a database | 930 |
The Hong Kong government website has lately published a report on money laundering risk assessment and terrorism financing (ML/TF) over the first third of this year. It describes all possible risks and vulnerabilities state can face as marked by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), international organization engaged in elaborating global standards for this field.
On top<|fim_middle|> the document covers the issue of cryptocurrencies. After a number of studies Hong Kong police has come to conclusion that using digital currencies as payment means is not a permanent characteristic for crime. As the report clarifies, the risk of using cryptocurrencies for illegal actions like buying drugs and terrorist funding is extremely low, yet it points out that digital currencies are often used to Ponzi schemes and are highly popular among Internet scammers.
The report thus sums it up that the country won't see any ban introduced on crypto operations as existing laws and regulations are already broad enough. It also advises all market players being cautious and check thoroughly objects of investments. | of all this | 3 |
Mult<|fim_middle|>13 | ivariate statistical analysis for damage and delamination in composite structures
David Garcia, Irina Trendafilova
The article is devoted to the analysis of the vibration response of composite
laminates .Our aim is to develop a method for analysis of the vibration response of structures made of composites which will also be used to develop a vibration-based health monitoring procedure for such structures. Composite materials and composite laminates in particular, exhibit complex dynamic behaviour which on most occasions cannot be modelled linearly. Delamination introduces additional nonlinearities in the vibration behaviour of the structure
as a result of the interrupted contact between the layers or the opening and closing of the delamination. Thus conventional linear structural dynamics methods like modal analysis cannot be applied. In this study, the vibration response signals are recorded from damaged and non-damaged (healthy) laminated composite beams. The frequency domain signals are subjected to a special type of Principal Component Analysis, known as Multichannel Singular
Spectrum Analysis (MSSA). This type of analysis is known to uncover oscillation patterns and was suggested in the investigation in place of modal analysis. The idea is to establish a new feature based state-space for the vibration response signal. The response of the healthy structure is used as a baseline to which all the responses are compared. MSSA decomposes the signal into new components which are lineal combinations of the original frequency series
components. The first several components are responsible for most of the variance of the original signal. The new space is with a much smaller dimension as compared to the original data and creates new variables which can be used as damage features. The results demonstrate strong potential for using MSSA for the purpose of structural health monitoring.
Published - 9 Sep 2013
11th International Conference on Vibration Problems - Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal
11th International Conference on Vibration Problems
Structural health monitoring
Laminated composites
singular spectrum analysis.
Garcia, D., & Trendafilova, I. (2013). Multivariate statistical analysis for damage and delamination in composite structures. Paper presented at 11th International Conference on Vibration Problems, Lisbon, Portugal.
Garcia, David ; Trendafilova, Irina. / Multivariate statistical analysis for damage and delamination in composite structures. Paper presented at 11th International Conference on Vibration Problems, Lisbon, Portugal.
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AU - Garcia, David
AU - Trendafilova, Irina
N2 - The article is devoted to the analysis of the vibration response of compositelaminates .Our aim is to develop a method for analysis of the vibration response of structures made of composites which will also be used to develop a vibration-based health monitoring procedure for such structures. Composite materials and composite laminates in particular, exhibit complex dynamic behaviour which on most occasions cannot be modelled linearly. Delamination introduces additional nonlinearities in the vibration behaviour of the structureas a result of the interrupted contact between the layers or the opening and closing of the delamination. Thus conventional linear structural dynamics methods like modal analysis cannot be applied. In this study, the vibration response signals are recorded from damaged and non-damaged (healthy) laminated composite beams. The frequency domain signals are subjected to a special type of Principal Component Analysis, known as Multichannel SingularSpectrum Analysis (MSSA). This type of analysis is known to uncover oscillation patterns and was suggested in the investigation in place of modal analysis. The idea is to establish a new feature based state-space for the vibration response signal. The response of the healthy structure is used as a baseline to which all the responses are compared. MSSA decomposes the signal into new components which are lineal combinations of the original frequency seriescomponents. The first several components are responsible for most of the variance of the original signal. The new space is with a much smaller dimension as compared to the original data and creates new variables which can be used as damage features. The results demonstrate strong potential for using MSSA for the purpose of structural health monitoring.
AB - The article is devoted to the analysis of the vibration response of compositelaminates .Our aim is to develop a method for analysis of the vibration response of structures made of composites which will also be used to develop a vibration-based health monitoring procedure for such structures. Composite materials and composite laminates in particular, exhibit complex dynamic behaviour which on most occasions cannot be modelled linearly. Delamination introduces additional nonlinearities in the vibration behaviour of the structureas a result of the interrupted contact between the layers or the opening and closing of the delamination. Thus conventional linear structural dynamics methods like modal analysis cannot be applied. In this study, the vibration response signals are recorded from damaged and non-damaged (healthy) laminated composite beams. The frequency domain signals are subjected to a special type of Principal Component Analysis, known as Multichannel SingularSpectrum Analysis (MSSA). This type of analysis is known to uncover oscillation patterns and was suggested in the investigation in place of modal analysis. The idea is to establish a new feature based state-space for the vibration response signal. The response of the healthy structure is used as a baseline to which all the responses are compared. MSSA decomposes the signal into new components which are lineal combinations of the original frequency seriescomponents. The first several components are responsible for most of the variance of the original signal. The new space is with a much smaller dimension as compared to the original data and creates new variables which can be used as damage features. The results demonstrate strong potential for using MSSA for the purpose of structural health monitoring.
KW - structural health monitoring
KW - delamination
KW - composite materials
KW - singular spectrum analysis.
UR - http://www.nature.com/natureevents/science/events/17833-11th_International_Conference_on_Vibration_Problems_ICOVP_2013
Garcia D, Trendafilova I. Multivariate statistical analysis for damage and delamination in composite structures. 2013. Paper presented at 11th International Conference on Vibration Problems, Lisbon, Portugal.
Garcia D & Trendafilova I - Pure - Multivariate statistical analysis for damage and delamination detection in composite structures Sep 2013Submitted manuscript, 709 KB
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by ADRIANA SASSOON on Saturday, August 23, 2008 Monday, February 2, 2009
Dionne Warwick has, over an illustrious four-decade career, established herself as an international musical legend. Her reputation as a hit maker has been firmly etched into public consciousness, thanks to nearly sixty charted hits since "Don't Make Me Over" began its climb up the charts in December 1962. As a performer, she has charmed and entertained audiences on every continent, amassing a worldwide audience. There are a few important "firsts" that make Dionne Warwick a true pioneer.
Dionne Warwick received her first Grammy Award in 1968 (for the classic "Do You Know The Way to San Jose?"), and in so doing became the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the prestigious award for Best Contemporary Female Vocal Performance. This award has only been awarded to one other female African-American legend, Ella Fitzgerald.
Other African-American female recording artists certainly racked up their share of crossover pop and R&B hits during the 1960's. However, Dionne Warwick preceded the mainstream success of some of her musical peers by becoming the first such artist to rack up a dozen consecutive Top 100 hit singles from 1963 to 1966.
Dionne Warwick's performance at the Olympia Theater in Paris, during a 1963 concert starring the legendary Marlene Dietrich, rocketed her to international stardom. As she was establishing herself as a major force in American contemporary music, she steadily gained in popularity among European audiences. Hits like "Anyone Who Had A Heart" and "Walk On By" brought successively larger visibility and success around the world. In 1968 she became the first African-American female performer to appear before the Queen of England at a Royal Command Performance. Since then, Dionne has performed before numerous kings, queens, presidents, and heads of state.
Her recordings of songs like "A House Is Not A home," "Alfie," "(Theme From) The Valley Of The Dolls," and "The April Fools" made Dionne Warwick a pioneer as one of the first female artists to popularize classic movie themes. In 1968 Dionne made her own film debut in the movie "Slaves". This marked the first time, since Lena Horne, that a contemporary African-American female recording artist achieved such a goal.
In recent years, Dionne's pioneering efforts have focused on leading the music industry in the fight against AIDS. Her Grammy-winning, chart topping, single "That's What Friends Are For," lead the way by raising, literally, millions of dollars for AIDS research. Throughout the world, Dionne has devoted countless hours to a wide range of humanitarian causes, serving as the U.S. Ambassador for Health throughout the Eighties. On October 16, 2002 she was named a global Ambassador for the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), based in Rome, Italy. Dionne has spearheaded the long overdue development and production of a history book that will detail African and African-American history for use in schools, libraries, and bookstores throughout the world. She continues her work as a socially conscious and concerned global citizen.
With a legacy of accomplishments and achievements, Dionne Warwick is proudly celebrating her 40th year in the recording industry. She is planning a new 2003 release CD composed of duets with her peers entitled My Friends And Me. Dionne says, "This is one of the most exciting recording projects for me and I am looking forward to getting it out as soon as possible for everyone to enjoy." This new album can trace its roots to the very earliest years of her amazing musical career.
Dionne began singing during her childhood years in East Orange, New Jersey, initially in church. Occasionally she sang as a soloist and fill-in voice for the renowned Drinkard Singers, a group comprised of her mother Lee along with her aunts and uncles. During her teens, Dionne and sister Dee Dee started their own gospel group, The Gospelaires. It was while visiting the Drinkard Singers at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem that Dionne was asked to sing backup during a session for saxophonist Sam "The Man" Taylor. In February 1998, The Apollo Theater paid tribute to Dionne in a special event highlighting her constant support for the venue and her work as a music trailblazer.
While attending The Hartt College Of Music in Hartford, Connecticut, Dionne began making trips to do regular session work in New York. She sang behind many of the biggest starts of the 1960's including Dinah Washington, Brook Benton, Chuck Jackson, and Solomon Burke to name a few. Once Burt Bacharach, composer, arranger, and producer heard her singing during a session for The Drifters, he asked her to sing on demos of songs he was writing with new partner Hal David. In 1962, Bacharach & David presented one such demo to Scepter Records. The label<|fim_middle|>ötley Crüe officially announced the first Crüe Fest, modeled after "Ozzfest". The 2008 main acts are Mötley Crüe, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx: A.M. and Trapt. The Tour began on July 1 in West Palm, Florida.
On June 20, Mötley Crüe appeared on Larry King Live . Mötley Crüe sat down and talked with Larry King about the recent reunion of the band and their new album and tour.
On June 23rd, Mötley Crüe was interviewed by Greta Van Susteren on FOX News Channel. Controversially, Tommy asked Greta at the end of the interview "What color panties are you wearing?".
Mötley Crüe had announced that sometime in 2009 is the possible release date for the movie, The Dirt, based on the based on the book written by Neil Strauss. Rumors about the cast of characters in this movie include Christopher Walken as the famous rock and roll star Ozzy Osbourne and Val Kilmer as David Lee Roth.
On June 24th, Saints of Los Angeles was finally released.
Acts such as Marilyn Manson, NIN, Towers of London, Moby, Murderdolls, Linkin Park, Backyard Babies, Private Line, The Living End, Mana, Papa Roach, Hardcore Superstar, and Vains of Jenna have cited them as an influence in recent years, most notably for Too Fast for Love and Shout at the Devil. They've also been parodied for their early look in music videos by a variety of artists such as Bowling for Soup, Beck, Red Hot Chili Peppers, New Order, Aerosmith and the Backstreet Boys.
The band has been featured on a number of VH1 countdown shows, 'Dr. Feelgood' was ranked the #7 Greatest Air Guitar Song, 'Live Wire' was ranked the #17 Greatest Metal Song Of All Time on VH1's 40 Greatest Metal Songs, and 'Home Sweet Home' was ranked the #12 greatest power ballad of all time. Mötley Crüe were featured several times on VH1's 100 most metal moments, their highest spot being #3. VH1 included the Tommy Lee sex tapes, The Dirt, Ozzy and Nikki pee at an incident and the Moscow Music Peace Festival; all featured in the countdown. Mötley Crüe has also been one of the many bands featured on VH1: Behind the Music. The band was also ranked #19 on VH1's list of the most popular hard rock bands.
Building on the popularity and the desire of fans to see The Crüe between World tours, a wide variety of tribute acts have spawned who celebrate and pay homage to the different eras and albums over the years. Red Hot, a tribute from L.A., captures the look and feel of the Shout at the Devil era with black and red leathers. Theatre of Pain captures the spandex and lipstick attitude of the album of the same name. And Carnival of Sins rounds out the tributes with a rendition of the current Crüe image that brings to mind the crüdeness of the Mötley moniker. The band even has an all-female version from New York City, Girls Girls Girls, who cover all eras of the band's music without emulating the look of any specific Crüe era.
Vince Neil – vocals, (1981-1992, 1996-present)
Mick Mars – guitar, vocals, talkbox (1981-present)
Nikki Sixx – bass guitar, vocals (1981-present)
Tommy Lee – drums, percussion, vocals, piano (1981-1999, 2004-present)
John Corabi – rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals (1992-1997)
Randy Castillo – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1999-2000)
Samantha Maloney (touring musician) – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2000-2001)
Will Hunt – drums (2006, 2007): Filled-in for injured Tommy Lee on the last few dates of North American tour, as well as a few dates on 2007 European tour
Harvey Warren, from Calgary band Broken Toys[11] – drums (2006): Played on April 5, 2006 at the Enmax Centrium in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada when Tommy Lee was injured
Donna McDaniel – touring backing vocals[12][13]
Emi Canyn – touring backing vocals[14][15]
Main article: Mötley Crüe discography
1981: Too Fast for Love
1983: Shout at the Devil
1985: Theatre of Pain
1987: Girls, Girls, Girls
1989: Dr. Feelgood
1994: Mötley Crüe
1997: Generation Swine
2000: New Tattoo
2008: Saints of Los Angeles
"Anywhere USA" – Northern California Tour (1981)
Too Fast For Love Tour (1981)
Cruesing Through Canada Tour (1981-1982)
Shout at the Devil World Tour (1983-1984)
Welcome To The Theatre Of Pain Tour (1985-1986)
Girls, Girls, Girls World Tour (1987)
Moscow Music Peace Festival (1989)
Dr. Feelgood World Tour '89 – '90(1989-1990)
Monsters Of Rock Tour 1991 (1991)
Anywhere There's Electricity Tour (1994)
Live Swine Listening Party Tour (1997)
Generation Swine Tour (1997)
Mötley Crüe Vs. The Earth Tour (1997)
Greatest Hits Tour (1998-1999)
Maximum Rock Tour (1999)
Welcome To The Freekshow Tour (1999)
New Tattoo Tour (2000)
Japanese Tour 2000 (2000)
Red, White & Crüe Tour (2005)
Carnival Of Sins Tour (2005-2006)
Route of All Evil Tour (2006)
2007 Tour (2007)
Crüe Fest (2008)
Crue Fest
The Covenant House
BIOGRAPHY-DJ Ashba was born in Monticello Indiana on the early Friday morning of November 10th. At age 1, The Ashba family moved to Fairbury Illinois, a small country farm town, raised by his mother, a classical pianist, who taught DJ about music at a young age .He was instantly obsessed with it. DJ started playing piano at age 3 and played his first recital at 5, performing Beethoven's classic "Ode to Joy." By age 6, he was studying drums, banging on garbage cans, pots, pans, buckets and anything he could get his hands on. Finally getting a real set, he studied rhythm. At age 8, DJ worked detasseling corn in the fields for one year until he was able to buy his first electric guitar out of the Sears catalog. The Harmony white Flying V was priced at $89.00. As he rode on the bus to the corn fields each day, he sat with a friend he made, an older guitar player from a local band. DJ would take his pocket knife and carve a fret board on the seat in front of them. His buddy would take the knife, poke 3 holes, and say "That's an A chord," go home and practice that tonight. Everyday DJ looked forward to going to work so he could learn a new chord. DJ grew up in a 8 bedroom house with no TV, due to his religious mother. He would sit in his room and practice his new guitar 17 hours a day. At 16, he was taken to his first concert by his dad—the Mötley Crüe "Girls, Girls, Girls" tour. It was the night that changed his life forever. By 19, he packed his possessions in a van and drove to Hollywood, joining a band called Barracuda. As a solo artist, he released his first instrumental album, ASHBA: Addiction to the Friction, and earned six Best Guitar Player awards. DJ Ashba co-founded the band Beautiful Creatures, landing a major label deal with Warner Bros. Writing all the music, his song, "Ride" ended up in the major motion picture Rollerball, while "Wasted" appeared in Valentine and "1 a.m." was used in the TV show Smallville and on Howard Stern. Beautiful Creatures opened for KISS on their farewell concert jaunt, then went on to perform on Ozzfest 2001, played with Marilyn Manson and toured Japan. The video for "Wasted" was featured on MTV and the band performed a full concert for HBO's Reverb. The band also made appearances on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn with Knock-Turn-Al as well as memorable performances at Sundance Film Festival and Denver's Mile High Stadium. DJ Ashba is endorsed by over 15 major music companies. He has toured the world, blowing away audiences with his out-of-control stage performances. DJ has appeared in Rolling Stone and numerous other world-wide ads and videos. Ashba eventually teamed up with Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx, opening an amazing, state of the art recording facility called Funny Farm Studios, were they have written and produced songs for many platinum recording artists. His latest project with Nikki is writing, producing and performing on the soundtrack to Sixx's biography, The Heroin Diaries: A Year In The Life Of A Shattered Rock Star, which also includes producer/songwriter James Michael. Together, Sixx, Ashba and Michael make up Sixx:A.M. creating the sonic diary to the book. Ashba contributes fiery guitar solos that fuel such songs as "Accidents Can Happen" and "Dead Man's Ballet." "After reading the book, I was so intrigued and inspired, I thought to myself, this is such an amazing story, with such an important message. "I've lost so many close friends in the music business to drugs, I felt I had a lot to add to this musical journey." "We dug so hard-core into the book," he explains. "I constantly probed Nikki's mind about heroin and addiction. I really wanted to get a good feel on how to bring this book to life, musically. When I listen to the album now, it gives me chills, but at the time, I was in such a zone. I just tried to be as honest and true to the book as I could be. "I'm so proud to be a part of," he admitted. "It never entered our minds it would turn out to be a band situation. But everything good that happens in life happens naturally, just like this did. The magic is so amazing between the three of us, this will be one of many albums to come. What I love about this is there are no limits, no rules. We're putting our hearts out there, and people are responding to it." "While writing this, we didn't think about radio," he said. "It wasn't about being in a band… it was all done for the song, the story and the message, and that's why the final product is the way it is. Working with these two guys is a dream come true."
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by ADRIANA SASSOON on Friday, August 22, 2008 Monday, February 2, 2009
This article is about the metal musician. For other people with this name, see Paul Stanley (disambiguation).
Stanley Harvey Eisen
January 20, 1952 (1952-01-20) (age 56)
Queens, New York, United States
Hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal
Musician, Songwriter, Producer, Painter, Actor
Instrument(s)
Vocals, Guitar, Bass and Drums
New Door Records/Universal Music Group
Kiss, Wicked Lester
KISS Online
Notable instrument(s)
Ibanez PS10
Washburn PS2000
Silvertone Paul Stanley Signature Models
Ibanez Iceman
Stanley Harvey Eisen (born January 20, 1952, Queens, New York) known by his stage name Paul Stanley, is an American Hard rock guitarist and vocalist for the rock band Kiss. He is the writer or co-writer of most of the band's highest-charting hits, including "Let's Put The X In Sex","Everytime I Look At You","Love Gun","Detroit Rock City," "Rock and Roll All Nite," "Hard Luck Woman," "I Was Made for Lovin' You," "Crazy Crazy Nights," and "Forever."
Before Wicked Lester, Paul Stanley was in a local band, Rainbow (not to be confused with Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow) and Uncle Joe. Through a mutual friend of Gene Simmons, Stanley joined Simmons' band Wicked Lester in the early 1970s. The band recorded an album in 1971, but as of 2005 it has never been officially released (although songs from the album appeared on Kiss's 2001 box set). Wicked Lester soon fell apart and Stanley and Simmons placed ads for a drummer and a guitarist in various New York papers. This resulted in Peter Criss and Ace Frehley joining the group, and they named themselves Kiss. Kiss released their self-titled debut in February 1974.
Paul's persona in Kiss is "The Starchild." Wearing Spandex and platform boots, Stanley's persona is that of a Don Juan-esque lover, combining effeminate elements with elements of extreme masculinity, rather than mere androgyny. Although Stanley's voice is generally very soft and eloquent during normal conversation, he uses a specific "stage voice" which is like a "Rock N' Roll Preacher", much like Gene Simmons adopts an animalistic growl on stage for his demon persona. Unlike most leading rock frontmen, he gets the crowd to join the band in many of their classic hits and also tends to give a speech or "scripted" story for certain songs (e.g. having sexual encounters with nurses and other women he's met on tour and how much he supports U.S. troops overseas).
In his book Sex Money Kiss, Gene Simmons admits that Paul was the driving force for Kiss during the makeup-free 1980s, while Simmons was feeling lost without his demon makeup and attempting to launch a film career.
In 1999 Stanley starred in a Toronto production of The Phantom of the Opera, in which he played the role of The Phantom. He appeared in the musical from May 25 to August 1, and again that year from September 30 to October 31. While in Toronto, Stanley was contacted by AboutFace, an organization that provides support and information to individuals with facial differences, and asked to help raise awareness for them. Although he was approached due to his role as The Phantom, Stanley was in fact born with microtia, a congenital deformity of the pinna (outer ear). He has appeared at fundraising events and in videos for the organization.
In 2001 Stanley's wife, Dallas native Pamela Bowen, filed for divorce. They have one son, Evan Shane Stanley, born June 6, 1994.
Stanley badly needed hip replacement surgery but suffered through the Rock The Nation tour first, finally getting the surgery in October 2005. Complications from the surgery required a second in December of that year, and in December 2005 it has been announced that a third hip surgery will be necessary. Stanley regards the degeneration of his left hip as partly the product of thousands of shows performed since the early 1970s. In the "Rock The Nation Live" DVD he spends much more time standing in one place than he has on previous DVDs and tours.
On November 19, 2005, Paul Stanley married longtime girlfriend Erin Sutton at The Ritz-Carlton, Huntington in Pasadena, California. They welcomed their first child, 8 lb. 6oz. Colin Michael Stanley, on Wednesday, September 6, 2006.
Stanley made his debut as a painter in 2005, exhibiting and selling original works of art.
In 2006, Stanley resumed his association with Washburn Guitars and using the Washburn PS2000. Previously, he has had four signature guitars made by Silvertone, and tweaked the Ibanez Iceman to his specifications, calling it the PS10.
Stanley's most recent performances with Kiss were a group of shows in July 2007, dubbed the Hit 'N Run Tour. Prior to the final show on July 27, Stanley was hospitalized with an extremely rapid heartbeat. In his absence, Kiss performed live as a trio for the first time. Previously, Kiss performed as a trio at Studio 54 in New York City for an international satellite broadcast on January 28, 1982, lip-syncing the song "I" from Music from "The Elder" for the Italian Festival della canzone italiana, also known as the Sanremo Festival, when Ace Frehley failed to show for the performance due to what was described at the time as a mystery "illness." The July 27, 2007 concert is the first Kiss concert Stanley has missed during his 34-year tenure with the group.[1] In September 2007, Stanley took part in Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp as a guest star for his second time in New York City.
Paul Stanley while showing some of his paintings in San Diego, September 2007.
Solo career
Stanley has very rarely recorded or performed outside of Kiss. In 1989, he embarked on a brief club tour, performing only Kiss songs (with one cover, Led Zeppelin's "Communication Breakdown"). His touring band included guitarist Bob Kulick and future Kiss drummer Eric Singer.
Stanley wrote and recorded material for a solo album in 1987–88, which was shelved in favor of the Kiss compilation, Smashes, Thrashes & Hits. While never officially released, songs such as "Don't Let Go" and "When 2 Hearts Collide" have circulated as bootleg recordings. One song from the project, "Time Traveler," was released as part of the Kiss's 2001 box set.
In 1989 Stanley loaned his distinctive voice to the title track for the soundtrack of the Wes Craven horror flick "Shocker". The song was written by long time Stanley collaborator Desmond Child, along with Jean Beauvior and Guy Man-Dude. The song was performed by a group of well known artists calling themselves "The Dudes Of Wrath". The Dudes consisted of Stanley and Child on vocals, Guy Man-Dude and Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard and Dio) on guitars, Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Ozbourne, Whitesnake and Dio) on bass and Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe) on drums. Background vocals were provided by Desmond Child, Louis Merlino, Alice Cooper guitarist Kane Roberts and Michael Anthony of Van Halen.
In the past, Stanley has been asked to produce albums for Poison and Guns N' Roses, but he was never able to commit due to his work on Kiss projects.[citation needed]
In 2005, a bootleg CD began circulating entitled People, Let Me Get This Off My Chest: The Very Best of Paul Stanley's On Stage Banter. The fan-made disc compiled 70 tracks worth of Stanley's distinctive song introductions and on-stage banter.[2]
28 years after releasing his first solo album (as part of the four simultaneously released Kiss solo albums), Stanley released a second album, Live to Win, on October 24, 2006. The title song of his solo album, "Live to Win", appeared on the South Park episode "Make Love, Not Warcraft"
In October and November 2006, Stanley embarked on a theater tour in support of Live to Win. His touring band was the house band from the CBS TV show, Rock Star. The band appeared on both seasons of the show – Rock Star: INXS and Rock Star: Supernova. The band was composed of Paul Mirkovich (keyboards), Jim McGorman (guitar), Rafael Moreira (lead guitar), Nate Morton (drums), and Sasha Krivtsov (bass). In April 2007, Stanley extended the tour to include Australia, playing in Coolangatta, Wollongong, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide. Portions of the tour were filmed for an as-yet-unreleased documentary titled Paul Stanley: Live to Dream by the Chicago-based Film Foetus. [3]
In 2008 Stanley sang a duet with Sarah Brightman, "I Will Be with You", on her Symphony album.
In 1999, Stanley played the title role in The Phantom of the Opera in an off-Broadway production in Canada.
Paul Stanley was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006.
See: Kiss discography
Paul Stanley (1978)
Live to Win (2006)
^ "PAUL STANLEY Hospitalized Prior To California Gig; KISS Performs As Three-Piece", Blabbermouth.net (2007–07-28). Retrieved on 2007–07-28.
^ the21gunsalute.blogspot.com: Paul Stanley
^ Film Foetus – Paul Stanley: Live to Dream
Paul Stanley official website
Kiss official website
Interview with Paul Stanley
Paul Stanley at the Internet Movie Database
Paul Stanley Live To Win Tour Review by UnRated Magazine
Interview with Paul Stanley from 1999
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Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park · Kiss: Animalize Live Uncensored · Exposed · Crazy Nights · X-treme Close-Up · Konfidential · Kiss My Ass: The Video · Kiss Unplugged · Psycho Circus 3-D Video · The Second Coming · Detroit Rock City · Kiss Symphony: The DVD · Rock the Nation Live! · Kissology Volume One: 1974–1977 · Kissology Volume Two: 1978-1991 · Kissology Volume Three: 1992–2000
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In all, Dionne, Burt, and Hal racked up thirty hit singles, and close to twenty best-selling albums, during their first decade together. Songs like "Do You Know The Way To San Jose," "Message To Michael," "This Girl's In Love With You," "I'll Never Fall In Love Again," and "Reach Out For Me," established Dionne Warwick as a consummate artist and performer. Known as the artist who "bridged the gap," Dionne's soulful blend of pop, gospel and R&B music transcended race, culture, and musical boundaries.
In 1970, Dionne received her second Grammy Award for the best-selling album I'll Never Fall In Love Again and she began her second decade of hits by signing with Warner Brothers Records. Dionne recorded half-a-dozen albums, working with top producers like Thom Bell, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Jerry Ragavoy, Steve Barri, and Michael Omartian. In 1974 she hit the top of the charts for the first time with "Then Came You," a million-selling duet with The Spinners. Three years later, she teamed up with Isaac Hayes for a highly successful World Tour, "A Man And A Woman."
In 1976, fresh from earning a Master's Degree in Music from her alma mater (The Hartt College of Music), Dionne signed with Arista Records, beginning a third decade of hit-making. Label-mate Barry Manilow produced her first Platinum-selling album, Dionne. The album included these back-to-back hits; "I'll Never Love This Way Again," and "Déjà Vu." Both recordings earned Grammy Awards, making Dionne the first female artist to win the Best Female Pop, and Best Female R&B Performance, Award. Hot on the heels of her phenomenal success, Dionne began her first stint as host for the highly successful television show "Solid Gold."
Further milestones marked Dionne's tenure with Arista. Her 1982 album, Heartbreaker, co-produced by Barry Gibb and The Bee Gees, became an international chart-topper. In 1985, Dionne reunited with producer Burt Bacharach, and longtime friends Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John to record the classic "That's What Friends Are For." Profits from the sale of that song were donated to the American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR). In 1990 she joined forces with a number of Arista label-mates to raise over $2.5 Million for various AIDS organizations during the star-studded "That's What Friends Are For" Benefit at New York's Radio City Music Hall.
Dionne's album Friends achieved Gold status. Throughout the Eighties she collaborated with many of her musical peers, including Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross and others. Dionne worked with Stevie Wonder as music coordinator for the film and Academy Award winning soundtrack album The Woman In Red. She was one of the key participants in the all-star charity single "We Are The World" and, in 1984 she performed at "Live Aid".
In addition to co-hosting and helping to launch "The Soul Train Music Awards", she also starred in her own show, "Dionne And Friends." She was co-executive producer of "Celebrate The Soul Of American Music" which honored and recognized many of her fellow musical pioneers. Throughout the 1980's and 1990's, Dionne toured extensively with Burt Bacharach. The show won rave reviews from fans and press alike for reinforcing the timeless musical legacy of the Bacharach, David and Warwick team. Her recent musical achievements have included performances as part of the "National Symphony With The Divas," and, in Tokyo, performances with The National Opera Company of Japan; yes, Dionne even signs classical music.
Dionne's recent activities have included the creation of Carr/Todd/Warwick Production, Inc. The goal of the organization is to produce television and film projects. For the past fifteen years she has worked tirelessly as the co-founder of the Dionne Warwick Design Group, Inc. With partner Bruce Garrick, Dionne has been responsible for designing numerous international projects ranging from private estates to world-class hotels which, she notes, are "all affordable!" In 2002 Dionne was featured on a Home & Garden Network show highlighting the Palm Desert home designed by her and her partner Bruce.
Dionne now divides her time equally between Brazil and the United States, and has made the design of her Brazilian home a special project. In 1994, Dionne's final album for Arista was the critically acclaimed Aquarela Do Brasil (Watercolor of Brazil) that showcased her long-term love affair with the people and music of Brazil.
Dionne's status as a musical icon and humanitarian is legendary. With her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, she continues to work tirelessly with various organizations dedicated to empowering and inspiring others. In 1997 she was awarded the "Luminary Award" by the American Society of Young Musicians. That same year she joined General Colin Powell in celebrating the tenth anniversary of the "Best Friends" Program, an abstinence and character-building program for young women. Dionne's East Orange New Jersey Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary, honored her by renaming it "The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship." Displaying her own business skills, Dionne plans to reactivate her skin care regimen and fragrance in 2003.
In early 1998, the National Association of Record Merchandisers (NARM) gave Dionne the Chairman's Award for Sustained Creative Achievement. In November 2001, the History Makers Organization of Chicago named her "History Maker". 2002 was a special year for Dionne; she was honored by the American Red Ribbon AIDS Foundation; in October she was named FAO Ambassador of the United Nations; in December she was honored by The Recording Academy with the 2002 New York Chapter's Heroes Award and she appeared (for the fourth time) on the Vatican's Christmas Concert. In 2003, she received a lifetime achievement award from the R&B Foundation, and she was selected as one of the 2003 Top Faces of Black History.
As she looks forward to another decade of great music, Dionne Warwick says that she still has some important personal goals; "As I've said over the years, I still want the Tony, Oscar, and Emmy!" Nothing seems impossible to Dionne, a woman who has inspired and empowered millions through her music, her performances, and her work as a humanitarian. In a recent interview she reflected on the words imparted to her by her grandfather; "If you think it, you can do it!" With a life filled with accomplishment and achievement, Dionne Warwick can proudly say that she has always believed in, and lived by, those words of wisdom.
In 2003, Dionne wrote her first book. "My Point of View" is a collection of Dionne's own "pearls of wisdom" that she has gathered through the years. She provides her own thoughts and wisdom on various subjects, all highlighted by personal and rare photographs of her journey.
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Mötley Crüe Los Angeles, California in 1981.
The band was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx (who was, at the time, in a band called London) and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by guitarist Mick Mars and singer Vince Neil. Mötley Crüe has sold over 80 million album copies worldwide
The band has often been noted for their hard-living lifestyles; all members have had numerous brushes with the law, spent time in jail, suffered long addictions to alcohol and drugs, had countless escapades with women, and are heavily tattooed. Their ninth studio album entitled Saints of Los Angeles was released on June 24, 2008, while a film adaptation of their best-selling band autobiography The Dirt, is due to be released sometime in 2009.
Formation and early years: 1981-1983
Mötley Crüe was formed on January 17, 1981 when bassist Nikki Sixx left the band London and began rehearsing with Tommy Lee and vocalist/guitarist Greg Leon[3]. Lee had worked previously with Leon in a band called Suite 19 and the trio practiced together for some time with Leon eventually deciding not to continue. The bassist and drummer then began a search for new members. Sixx and Lee soon met guitarist Robert "Mick Mars" Deal. Mars was quickly auditioned and subsequently hired by Sixx and Lee. Mars had been playing for a band, White Horse, when one of the members called the group "a motley looking crew." He had remembered the phrase and later copied it down as Mottley Kru. Modifying the spelling slightly, 'Mötley Crüe' was eventually selected with the inspiration to add the two sets of umlauts supposedly coming from the German beer the members were drinking at the time. The group was still in need of a singer. Lee had known Neil from their high school days at Royal Oak H.S. in Covina and the two had performed in different bands on the garage-band circuit. On seeing him perform with the band Rockandi (pronounced Rock-Candy) at the Starwood in Hollywood, Mars suggested Mötley Crüe hire Vince. At first he refused. However, as the other members of Rockandi became involved in outside projects, Neil grew anxious to try something else. When Lee made one final appeal to audition he accepted.
They soon met their first manager, Allan Coffman. The band's first release was the single "Stick to Your Guns/Toast of the Town," which was released on their own label, Leathür Records, which had a pressing & distribution deal with Greenworld Distribution in Torrance. In November 1981, their debut album Too Fast for Love was self-produced and released on Leathür, selling 20,000 copies. Coffman's assistant Eric Greif set up a tour of Canada, while they used the band's success in the Los Angeles club scene to negotiate with several record labels, eventually signing a recording contract with Elektra Records in late spring 1982. At Elektra's insistence, the debut album was then re-mixed by producer Roy Thomas Baker and re-released on August 20, 1982, two months after its Canadian WEA release using the original Leathür mixes, to coincide with the tour.
During the "Crüesing Through Canada Tour '82," there were several widely-publicized incidents. First, the band was arrested and then released at Edmonton International Airport for wearing their spiked stage wardrobe through Customs and for Vince's small carry-on filled with porn magazines (both PR stunts) – considered 'dangerous weapons' and 'indecent material', Customs eventually had the confiscated items destroyed. Second, a spurious 'bomb threat' against the band, playing Scandals Disco in Edmonton, made the front page of the Edmonton Journal[5](June 9, 1982) where assistant band manager Greif and Lee were interviewed. This ended up being a PR stunt perpetrated by Greif. Lastly, Lee threw a television set from the upper story window of the Sheraton Caravan Hotel. Canadian rock magazine Music Express noted that the band were "banned for life" from the city. Despite the tour ending prematurely in financial disaster, it was the basis for the band's first international press.
In 1983, the band changed management from Coffman to Doug Thaler and Doc McGhee. McGhee is best known for managing Bon Jovi & Kiss, starting with their reunion tour in 1996. Greif subsequently sued all parties in a Los Angeles Superior Court action that dragged on for several years, and coincidentally later re-surfaced as manager of Nikki's former band, London. Coffman himself was sued by a couple of investors for whom he had sold 'stock in the band', including Michigan-based Bill Larson. Coffman eventually declared bankruptcy, as he had mortgaged his home at least three times to cover band expenses.
At height of fame: 1984–1991
After playing the US Festival, and with the aid of the new medium of MTV, the band found rapid success in the United States. They were also known as much for their backstage groupie antics, outrageous clothing, extreme high-heeled boots, heavy make-up, and seemingly endless abuse of alcohol and drugs as for their recordings. Their mixture of heavy metal and glam rock stylings produced several best-selling albums during the 1980s, including Shout at the Devil (September 26, 1983), Theatre of Pain (June 21, 1985), and Girls, Girls, Girls (May 15, 1987), which showcased their love of motorcycles, whiskey and strip clubs, as well as telling tales of substance abuse, sexual escapades, and general decadence.
The band has also had their share of scrapes with the law and life. In 1984, Neil wrecked his car on his way back from the liquor store. He was in a head-on collision, and his passenger, Hanoi Rocks drummer Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley, was killed. Neil, charged with a DUI and vehicular manslaughter, was sentenced to 30 days in jail (though he only spent 18 days). The band would later release box sets entitled "Music to Crash Your Car To".
In 1987, Sixx suffered a near-fatal heroin overdose. He was declared legally dead on the way to the hospital, but one medic refused to give up and gave Sixx two shots of adrenaline to the heart, bringing him back to life. His few minutes in death were the inspiration for the band's song "Kickstart My Heart," which peaked at #16 on the Mainstream U.S. chart, and was featured on their album Dr. Feelgood. Their decadent lifestyles almost shattered the band, until managers Thaler and McGhee pulled an intervention, and refused to allow the band to tour in Europe, fearing that "some [of them] would come back in bodybags". Shortly after, all the band members except for Mars underwent rehabilitation; Mars cleaned up on his own.
After finding sobriety in 1989, Mötley Crüe reached its peak popularity with the release of their fifth album, the Bob Rock produced Dr. Feelgood, on September 1, 1989. On October 14 of that year, it became their only No. 1 album and stayed on the charts for 109 weeks after its release. The band members each stated in interviews that, due in no small part to their collective push for sobriety, Dr. Feelgood was their most solid album musically to that point, and indeed, one of their best albums to date.
In 1989, McGhee was fired after breaking several promises that he made to the band in relation to the Moscow Music Peace Festival including giving his other band, Bon Jovi, advantages with slot placement. Doug Thaler then soldiered on as sole band manager.
On October 14, 1991 the band's 6th album Decade of Decadence, a compilation, was released. It peaked at #2 on the Billboard charts. It was supposed to be just something for the fans while they worked on the next "all new" album.
Years of Turmoil: 1992–2003
After Decade was released, Neil left the band in February 1992. A controversy exists to this day over whether Neil was fired or quit. Sixx has long maintained that Neil quit the band. However, Neil disputes this and insists that he was fired. Neil was replaced by John Corabi (formerly of Angora and The Scream). Mötley Crüe's commercial success waned throughout the 1990s, although their self-titled March 1994 release made the Billboard top ten (#7). Thaler would manage the band alone until 1994, after the band did a mass-firing when their album, Mötley Crüe, failed to meet commercial expectations.
The band reunited in 1997, after their current manager, Allen Kovac, and Neil's manager, Bert Stein, set up a meeting between Neil, Lee, and Sixx. Agreeing to "leave their egos at the door," the band released Generation Swine. Although it debuted at #4, and despite the band performing at the American Music Awards, the album was a commercial failure, due in part to their label Elektra Records' lack of support.[ citation needed ] The band soon left Elektra and created their own label, Mötley Records.
In 1998, Mötley Crüe's contractual ties with Elektra Records had expired putting the band in total control of their future. This included the ownership of the masters of all their albums. In announcing the end of their relationship with Elektra Records, the band became one of the few groups in history to own and control their publishing and catalogue of recorded masters. In 1999, the band re-released all their albums, dubbed as Crücial Crüe. The limited-edition digital re-masters included demos and previously unreleased tracks.
In 1999, Lee put his role in the band on hold to pursue a solo career due to increasing bad tension with frontman Neil. He was replaced by Randy Castillo, who drummed on several Ozzy Osbourne albums. Randy died of cancer on March 26, 2002. No replacement had been named which sent the band into a hiatus following a 2000 tour in support of their studio release, New Tattoo. New Tattoo charted at #41 and sold less than 200,000 copies. Former Hole Drummer Samantha Maloney filled in on the tour to promote New Tattoo. The Salt Lake City performance of the tour is featured on the the DVD Lewd, Crüed & Tattooed..
Within the following six years, Sixx played in the bands 58 and Brides of Destruction, while Lee formed Methods of Mayhem and performed as a solo artist. Neil continued touring on an annual basis as a solo artist, singing mostly Mötley Crüe songs. Mars, who suffers from a rare degenerative form of arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis, went into seclusion in 2001.
A 2001 autobiography entitled The Dirt carefully packaged the band as "the world's most notorious rock band". The book made the top ten on the New York Times best-seller list and spent ten weeks there.
Reunion and new album: 2004–present
A promoter in England, Mags Revell, started the ball rolling for Mötley Crüe's reunion when he started a promotion that basically revealed how fans wanted the band to reunite. After meeting with management several times, in September 2004, Sixx announced that he and Neil had returned to the studio and had begun recording new material. In December 2004, the four original members announced a reunion tour which began February 14, 2005, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The band's latest compilation album, Red, White & Crüe, was released in February 2005. It features the band members' favorite original songs plus three new tracks, "If I Die Tomorrow", "Sick Love Song", co-written by Sixx and James Michael as well as a cover of The Rolling Stones' classic "Street Fighting Man". A small controversy was caused when it was suggested that neither Tommy nor Mick played on the new tracks (duties were supposedly handled by Vandals drummer Josh Freese and ex-Beautiful Creatures guitarist DJ Ashba). However, a VH1 documentary of the band reuniting would later show that Lee did indeed play on some of the tracks. The Japanese release of Red, White & Crüe, includes an extra new track titled "I'm a Liar (and That's the Truth)". Red, White & Crüe charted at #6 and has since gone platinum.
In 2005, Mötley Crüe were involved in an animation-comedy spoof Disaster!, written by Paul Benson and Matt Sullivan and was used as the introduction film to concerts on their Carnival of Sins tour.
In 2006, Mötley Crüe went on the Route of All Evil Tour co-headlining with Aerosmith. This was another well attended tour following the "Carnival of Sins" tour of 2005. In June 2007, Mötley Crüe set out on a small European tour. A lawsuit was recently filed by Neil, Mars and Sixx against Carl Stubner, Lee's manager. The three sued him for contracting for Lee to appear on two unsuccessful reality shows the band claim hurt its image.[ citation needed ] It was reported on Motley.com that the lawsuit has been settled.
Mötley Crüe's ninth studio album, titled Saints of Los Angeles was released in Japan on June 17 and in America on June 24. The album was originally titled "The Dirt", but was changed. The album features the band's original lineup.
On March 25th, 2008, Canadian radio station 97.7 Htz-Fm, located in St. Catharines, Ontario, played a 30 second clip of the album's first single, "The Saints Of Los Angeles". The clip was sent to them by the band. The clip was posted on motley.com by fans of the band.
On April 11, Mötley Crüe released the song "The Saints Of Los Angeles" in full, and also as a downloadable song for the game Rock Band, on April 15. The song is available on spinner.com.
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closed at one time by a door, and was
probably used as a cellar. The main cavern also runs by a narrow
passage deep into the heart of the rock to a pool of crystal clear
water, never failing. The main building--hardly a donjon, was occupied
till late in last century by an old mason who patched it up and made it
habitable. At a little distance to the east is a smaller cave also with
a wall in front of it, and this is said by the peasants to have been
the kitchen of the castle, and to have been reached by a wooden gallery
from the main building. According to tradition, Schallaun derives its
name from Chalons. In the time of Charlemagne a knight of Chalons named
Charlot eloped with a Saxon princess, and took refuge in this cave. It
became a den of thieves, and Margaret Maultasch (Pouchmouth) took and
dismantled it. According to another story the castle served as the
haunt of a shadowless man. Unlike Camizzo's hero, he had not sold his
shade to the devil, but by a lapse of nature had been born without one.
This proved to him so distressing, and so completely interfered with
his matrimonial prospects that he took refuge in the Puxerloch, where
he was in shadow all day, and his peculiarity could not be noticed; he
issued from it only on moonless nights, on one of which he carried off
a peasant maid--and she never knew that he was shadowless, for he never
allowed her to see his deficiency. Historically very little is known of
the Schallaun castle, which is to its advantage, as when these castles
are mentioned in chronicles, it is to record some deed of violence done
by the occupants. In 1472 it belonged to the knightly family of Sauran,
but they sold it. It is now the possession of the Ritter von Franckh.
[Footnote: In "Unser Vaterland, Steiermark," Stuttgart, n.d., p. 47, is
a representation of the Puxerloch, but it resembles much more Kronmetz.
It gives towers and walls and gates that do not exist in the
Puxerloch.]
Perhaps the nearest approach to the Puxerloch castle in France is the
Roc de Cuze near Neussargues in Cantal. In the face of the cliff is a
cave that has been converted into a castle, a wall closes the mouth,
and there is a tower. Another fortress completely carved out of the
rock is at Roqueville.
I will now deal with the third class, rock towns and castles combined.
And I can afford space to treat of but one out of the many that would
enter more or less into the category.
Although Nottingham town does not occupy the top of a rock, its castle
that does cannot be passed by without notice, because that rock is
perforated with galleries and has in it a subterranean chapel.
The castle, now bereft of its ancient splendour, of its coronet of
towers, was built by William the Conqueror on the summit of a
precipitous height rising above the river Leen. It was dismantled by
Cromwell, and what remained was pulled down by the Duke of Newcastle,
who erected on its site the uninteresting and unpicturesque mansion
that now exists.
The castle was long considered impregnable; and to it Queen Isabel fled
with Sir Roger Mortimer, whom she had created Earl of March, and she
held it with a guard of one hundred and eighty knights. King Edward III
with a small retinue occupied the town. Every night the gates of the
fortress were locked and the keys delivered to the Queen, who slept
with them under her pillow. Sir William Montacute, with the sanction of
the young king, summoned to his aid several nobles on whose fidelity he
could depend, and obtained Edward's warrant<|fim_middle|>men, a tribal ossuary of neolithic man. Not only is it
quite in character with his megalithic remains scattered over the
country, but treasure-seekers who in digging displaced and brought down
one of the side slabs found two diorite axes, one of which I was
fortunate enough to secure. Persons in Gaulish or post-Roman times
would not have dreamed of going to the enormous labour and attempting
the difficult task of forming the sides with stone slabs, but would
have closed the recess with a wall. The cave goes by the name of La
Grotte de Jioux (of Jove) which in itself hints its remote antiquity.
[Illustration: THE RUINED MONASTERY IN THE ROCKS, NOTTINGHAM PARK. The
monastery commonly called Papists' Holes, abandoned at the Dissolution,
was finally wrecked by the Roundheads in the Civil Wars.]
But, although I do not believe that this cave was constructed as a
military vidette and guard-house, I have no doubt whatever that it may
have been so used, and it is very probable that at this point took
place the first brush of Clovis and his Franks with the enemy, for the
valley bears the name of Le Vallon des Goths. Alaric knew, what Clovis
did not, that there was a ford at Lussac, and if he had any military
foresight, he would plant a body of men across the road in the throat
of the valley to intercept the Franks on their way. As it was, the
Franks pushed on, and seeing a deer wade across the river at Lussac,
raised exultant shouts, plunged into the Vienne, and crossed. The
result was the battle of Voulon, in which the Arian Goths were
defeated, and their empire broken down. [Footnote: This decisive battle
is located at Vouillй to the north-west of Poitiers; but local
historians are convinced that the site was Voulon to the south of
Poitiers. See Thibaudeau, _Abrйgй de l'Histoire de Poitou_, Niort,
1889.] The Grotto of Jioux was but an accidental outpost, but those I
am about to describe were artificially contrived for that purpose.
In the broad valley of Le Loir below Vendфme, the great elevated chalk
plateau of Beauce has been cut through, leaving precipitous white
sides. At one point a buttress of rock has been thrown forward that
dominates the road and also the ford over the river. Its importance was
so obvious that it was seized upon in the Middle Ages and converted
into a fortress. The place is called Le Guй du Loir. Not far off is the
Chвteau of Bonnaventure, where Antoine de Bourbon idled away his time
drinking Surиne wine, and carrying on an intrigue with a wench at le
Guй, whilst his wife, Jeanne d'Albret, was sending gangs of bandits
throughout her own and his territories to plunder, burn, and murder in
the name of religion. But Antoine cared for none of these things. At
Bonnaventure he composed the song:--
Si le roi m'avait donnй
Paris, sa grande ville,
Et qu'il me fallait quiter
L'amour de ma mie,
Je dirai au roi Henri (III.)
Reprenez votre Paris,
J'aime mieux ma mie
Au Guй,
J'aime mieux ma mie.
Moliиre introduced a couplet of this lay into his Alceste.
[ILLUSTRATION: | for the apprehension of the
Earl of March. The plot was now ripe for execution. For a time,
however, the inaccessible nature of the castle rock, and the vigilance
with which the gates were guarded, appeared to present an insuperable
obstacle to the accomplishment of their designs. However, Sir William
Eland, Constable of the Castle, was won over, and he agreed to admit
the conspirators. In the words of an old chronicler, the Constable said
to Montacute, "Sir, woll ye unterstande that the yats (gates) of the
castell both loken with lokys, and Queen Isabell sent hidder by night
for the kayes thereof, and they be layde under the chemsell of her
beddis-hede unto the morrow ... but yet I know another weye by an aley
that stretchith out of the ward, under the earthe into the castell,
which aley Queen Isabell ne none of her meayne, ne the Mortimer, ne
none of his companye knoweth it not, and so I shall lede you through
the aley, and so ye shall come into the castell without spyes of any
man that bith your enemies." On the night of October 19, 1340, Edward
and his loyal associates before midnight were guided through the
subterranean passage by Eland, and burst into the room where the Earl
of March was engaged in council with the Bishop of Lincoln and others
of his friends. Sir Hugh Trumpington, Steward of the Household, a
creature of Mortimer, attempting to oppose their entrance, was slain.
The Earl himself was seized, in spite of the entreaties of Isabel, who,
hearing the tumult, rushed from her chamber, crying "Fair son, spare my
gentle Mortimer!" Both were secured. The next day, Edward announced
that he had assumed the government, and summoned a Parliament to meet
at Westminster on the 26th November. No sooner had this Parliament met
than a bill of impeachment was presented against Mortimer. The peers
found all the charges brought against him to be "notorously true, known
to them, and all the people." And he was sentenced to be drawn and
hanged as a traitor. Mortimer was executed at Tyburn, and the Queen
Mother was sent under ward to the manor of Rising. The passage by which
the conspirators entered, and by which the Earl was conveyed away, goes
by the name of Mortimer's Hole to the present day.
[Illustration: A PORTION OF THE ROCK MONASTERY, NOTTINGHAM PARK]. If I
were to attempt to deal with castles and towns on rocky heights I would
have to fill pages with descriptions of Capdenac, Najarc, Minerve, Les
Baux, San Marino, San Leo, and many another, but inasmuch as they are
_on_ rocks instead of being _in_ rocks, I must pass them over.
A fourth class of cliff castle, neither the habitation of a
_routier_ nor the residence of a feudal seigneur, is that which
commands an important ford, or the road or waterway to a town, and
which was, in point of fact, an outpost of the garrison.
I can describe but a few.
The Emperor Honorius had conceded to the Visigoths all that portion of
Gaul that lay between the Loire and the Pyrenees. The Visigoths were
Arians. Far from imitating the Romans, who respected the religion of
the vanquished, and cared only that the peoples annexed to the Empire
should submit to their administrative and military organisation, the
Visigoths sought to impose Arianism on the nations over whom they
exercised dominion. The bishops and priests protested energetically
against this tyranny, and the Visigoths sought to break their
resistance by persecution and exile, but gained nothing thereby save
bitter hostility. In the year 511 an event took place that gave to the
Aquitanians their religious liberty. The Franks were their deliverers.
Clovis, who coveted the rich provinces of the South, profited by the
religious antagonism existing between the Aquitanians and the Goths to
gain the confidence of the bishops to whom he promised the destruction
of Arian supremacy. And as he had obtained the strongest and most
numerous adhesions in Poitou he resolved there to strike a decisive
blow.
He prepared his expedition with such secrecy and moved with such
celerity that Alaric II., King of the Visigoths, did not become aware
of his peril till the army of Clovis was on the confines of his realm.
He threw himself into Poitiers, and assembled all the forces he was
able to call together. Clovis crossed the Loire at Tours, and directed
his march towards Poitiers; he passed over the Creusse at Port de
Pilles, and reached the Vienne. The season was the end of September,
and there had been so much and such continuous rain that the river was
swollen, and he could not cross. Accordingly he and his army ascended
it on the right bank seeking for a ford.
He reached Chauvigny, where was a ford, but this was now found
impracticable. On the left hand of the present road to Lussac-le-
Chateau is a stony, narrow, waterless valley, up which formerly ran the
old Roman highway. At the 21/2 kilometre stone is a dense thicket of oak
coppice, clothing the steep side of the valley. By scrambling down
this, clinging to the oak-branches, one reaches a bluff of chalk rock,
hollowed out by Nature at the foot to the depth of 10 feet, and running
horizontally to the length of from 32 to 34 feet, and terminating in a
natural barrier of rock. It contracts in one place so as to form two
chambers. Now this gallery is closed towards the valley by a screen of
six huge slabs 8 and 9 feet long, 8 and 9 feet high, and 4 feet thick.
They have apparently been slung down from above, and caught and planted
so as to wall up the open side of the recess. And at the north end
another block, now broken, was set at right angles so as to half close
the gallery at the end, leaving a doorway for access to the interior.
The attempt to plant these huge slabs on a steep slope was not in every
case successful, for a couple slid down the incline, but these served
to form a heel-catch to those who did remain erect. Local antiquaries
pronounce this to be a fortified cave, unique of its kind, devised to
protect the road to Lussac, at the strategical point where it could
best be defended. I have myself no manner of doubt that it was a so-
called demi-dol | 1,519 |
NCTA, cable entities come together on scheduling industry events
March 4, 2008 By Mike Robuck
Traveling to cable industry events will be a lot easier starting next year.
The National Cable & Telecommunications Association's (NCTA) board of directors announced that it has approved a plan, which was co-developed with other cable industry associations, to schedule industry meetings and events at the same time during selected weeks in the spring and fall.
The various cable industry entities will work together to ensure that their major annual events will occur during one of the two weeks each year, which will be called "Cable Connection-Spring" and "Cable Connection-Fall."
The participating groups include the NCTA, the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), The Walter Kaitz Foundation, Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT), Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM), CableLabs, the Association of Cable Communicators (ACC), the Cabletelevision Advertising Bureau (CAB), The Cable Center, Cable Positive, Cable Pioneers, and The National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC).
"The realigned schedule allows member companies, participants and exhibitors to allocate time and resources more efficiently to better support these organizations and events and to enhance the value of the shared experience of our incredibly collaborative industry," said NCTA President and CEO Kyle McSlarrow.
Starting next year, industry events such as the NCTA's The Cable Show, CableLabs' conferences and the SCTE's Conference on Emerging Technologies (ET) will be held for several days starting on April 2, 2009, in Washington, D.C.
"CableLabs will refocus and integrate our conference planning," said CableLabs President and CEO Richard Green. "We look forward to creating a comprehensive array of sessions and exhibits that will continue to advance our industry's leadership in telecommunications technology."
In the fall of 2009, CTAM Summit, SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, the Cable Center Hall of Fame<|fim_middle|> router based on new chip
• Japan, China, U.S. drive 2007 fiber deployments
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• Broadband Briefs for 3/04/08 | Dinner and a CableLabs seminar will be among the events in Denver, beginning Oct. 25, 2009.
"The inclusion of SCTE's Conference on Emerging Technologies and Cable-Tec Expo in these two Cable Connection weeks offers great opportunities to expand the knowledge transfer in the engineering space," said SCTE President and CEO John Clark. "And the new era of 'linkage' between technology and other cable functional areas shows that these linkage opportunities are more needed than ever."
• FCC to consider phasing in DTV transition
• Analyst downgrades Cablevision due to acquisition strategy
• Insight bulks up digital tier with more HD, digital music offerings
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• AT&T, Sprint upgrade networks in select markets
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Race Man
Region Bree-land
Settlement Bree
Interior The Prancing Pony
Strider is a Ranger who is most often found at the Prancing Pony in Bree, resting at his room which is locked unless you have an errand for him.
Notice: During the introduction quests for Hobbit and Men Strider is found at Archet where he is tending his severely wounded kinsman Amdir. A new "man" character will meet him already in the introductory instance and he is the leading guide through that instance. A new "h<|fim_middle|> The Interrogation
[4] Intro (Hobbit/Man): The Exiled Hunter
[15] Vol. I, Book 1, Foreword: An Unwanted Guest
[15] Vol. I, Book 1, Chapter 1: Unravelling the Thread
[15] Vol. I, Book 1, Instance: Unravelling the Thread
[15] Vol. I, Book 1, Chapter 2: To a Constable's Aid
[15] Vol. I, Book 1, Chapter 5: The Other Riders
[16] Vol. I, Book 1, Chapter 7: Horn-call of Buckland
[18] Vol. I, Book 1, Chapter 8: Master of the Wood
"You must make haste. More enemies will come soon."
"Hurry! we must hasten if we are to escape!"
"There is no time to lose."
Retrieved from "https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php?title=Strider&oldid=1456989"
The Prancing Pony NPCs
Quest NPCs
Ranger NPCs
Archet NPCs | obbit" character will meet him at the end of the introductory instance when he rescues Amdir, though just seconds after he was wounded.
The mysterious Ranger of the North who goes by the name of "Strider" is often seen travelling around Bree and the towns and villages of Eriador, but only a few know his true nature. He is a man of few words who comes and goes as he pleases, often disappearing into the wild for weeks, months, or even years, only to return and quietly go about his business, whatever that may be.
Tall, strong, and wise beyond the years shown on his face, Strider is a master tracker, hunter, and woodsman. He knows much about the healing arts, and is a valuable source of information about the medicinal properties of plants throughout Middle-earth. Do not be surprised, however, if he does not give away many of his secrets. Strider is not quick to share more than necessary, especially with those he does not know and trust.
The struggle of the mysterious Rangers known as the Dúnedain is a central theme in Lotro, and Strider plays a pivotal role throughout the game's quests and storyline. Although his true identity may be common knowledge to fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, in the earliest chapters of the trilogy (which is the time-frame in which the game is set), Strider's true identity and purpose are a carefully-guarded secret.
The man known as Strider is actually ... — To be continued, episode 2: Aragorn
Quest Involvement
[1] Intro (Hobbit), Instance: A Road through the Dark
[1] Intro (Man), Instance: Jail Break
[1] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Strider's Charge
[1] Intro Hobbit/Man): Captain Brackenbrook
[2] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Honing Your Skills
[3] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Remedy of the Old Kings
[3] Intro (Hobbit/Man): | 431 |
The heart of Oklahoma beckons with over 140 parks, plus a variety of cultural attractions and entertainment venues sure to satisfy all ages and interests. Whether you're looking for world-class art, ballet, opera or just<|fim_middle|> for spending time of your love ones and families throughout the season especially when hire a wheelchair Tulsa. Public transportation links in the city of Tulsa is one of the most part well-equipped to meet your needs especially to those have disability needs. | a day at the zoo, Tulsa is a great choice for a quick getaway. On the culture front, you could spend an entire weekend touring the city's fine museums. The Gilgrease, the Museum of Jewish Art and the Philbrook all offer fascinating exhibits in their respective areas of expertise. Anyone with an interest in gardens will not want to miss the Tulsa Garden Center and its extensive horticultural library plus other resources related to all things green. Outdoor endeavors include Bells Amusement Park, golf and River Parks, 20 miles of paved recreation trails that run along the Arkansas River and weave past picnic areas, playgrounds, fountains and sculptures.
Tulsa is packed with exciting events and fun-filled days out to suit all tastes and pockets, you can have a completely different experience everyday. Tulsa is the great place to consider | 168 |
There's the time that we normally correlate to the time we see on our wristwatches, phones, computers, wall clocks, etc. Lets call this "wall time".
Then there's the time that correlates to actual time, which accurately and uniquely represents any point in time, in a fashion that allows us to do plain arithmetic. Lets call this "real time"
In Cosmos, the "wall time" is natively represented based on modified julian day, with a resolution of microseconds.<|fim_middle|> "wall times" will generally be named in terms of calendar years, months and days, hours, minutes and seconds. Also the concept of weeks is rather common. Both in terms of UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) and geographically determined local times.
The primary issue with "wall time" is that we keep that wall time in sync with earths rotation, which requires the insertion of leap seconds. These leap seconds are generally entirely ignored when we deal with calendar dates and times, because we as humans will barely notice the difference.
But in precision systems where timing is paramount, it could easily be a disaster if time jumps a second forwards or backwards. Fortunately, the calendar date and time of day, is not of much significance in such systems, as long as the relative time among the systems can be determined. So if some event is recorded one second before a leap second occurs, and one second after a leap second ocurred, three whole seconds of time will have passed, even though in terms of calendar date and time, there's only a difference of two seconds.
In Cosmos this kind of timing information is natively represented based on International Atomic Time. The benefit of this, is that any event that could have possibly been recorded at a uniquely identified date and time with sub-second accuracy, will be representable. These events are representable with a nanosecond resolution (billionth of a second) for more than 500 years into the future.
It is possible to convert any atomic time to wall time, although with loss of information. It is therefore not necessarily possible to convert the wall time back to atomic time. This conversion also requires the presence of leap second tables, to limit the loss of precision to less than a millionth of a second. | The benefit of this is that all calendar dates for any recorded event till now (and thousands of years into the future) can be represented. And even the time of day for all those dates, are representable down to a millionth of a second, which seems like a practical resolution for general purposes.
These | 62 |
Thieves steal £4,000 of tools from BBC DIY SOS volunteer's van in Yorkshire village
Main Road, B<|fim_middle|>."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 16/43925/18. | ilton. Image: Google
Mark Lavery
Published: 13:29 Updated: 21:22 Thursday 19 April 2018
A VOLUNTEER who was set to help the BBC'S DIY SOS team had thousands of pounds worth tools stolen from his van parked in a Yorkshire village.
Police said tools worth around £4,000 were stolen after the Mercedes Sprinter van was broken into sometime on Wednesday night (April 18) or Thursday morning on Main Road in Bilton near Hull.
Sergeant Neil Taylor of Humberside Police, said: "The kind-hearted victim had filled his van and was going to volunteer to help the team from the BBC television programme DIY SOS in Hessle.
"He was offering to do his bit for the community and someone has now taken his tools.
"We want to try and get them back to him so he can help out with the building project.
"Please call us with any information you may have in relation to this | 207 |
This substantial existing red brick Californian Bungalow was located on a reasonable size site; however it had a large front setback and little rear garden due to the site having been previously sub-divided. The internal main living spaces were all separate rooms and felt dark and dreary with lots of corridor space. The clients brief was to create a new living area and main entry to the house that<|fim_middle|> to be built, which could be viewed from all areas of the new addition. The existing façade of the home incorporated the new black colour scheme, which tied the old and new together in a cohesive manner. The result was a bold and fresh home for the 21st century. | would be able to be connected to the garden and incorporate a swimming pool.
A new glazed box with black steel detail was designed to be added to the front of the house as a complete contrast to the existing fabric of the home. This allowed for the available space on the site to be used and for a swimming pool | 63 |
A Vignette of Thoughts
Better Pictures
Great Masters
Visual Musings
Tales From Elsewhere
Priyanka Chharia
Saibal explores the everyday truths of circus life, rather than deliberating upon its spectacular character. Photograph/Saibal Das
Saibal Das
In a midsummer's untailored rendezvous, Saibal Das shares his photographic impressions with Priyanka Chharia.
While turning the pages of Saibal Das's Circus Girl, I beheld an occult world, a world full of unknown secrets and mysteries. As I scanned one image after the other, I felt an energy resonating from the black and white photographs. I admired the skillful coalescence of Saibal's persuasive imagery with the lyrical text of Nola Rae, an acclaimed performance artist. The fervent gaze of the circus girls bore into me,<|fim_middle|> and sporadic. I used to photograph everyday while documenting the nomadic circus life. I was guided by my own vision, and explored something new every day."
"I used to photograph every day while documenting the nomadic circus life. I was guided by my own vision and explored something new each day."
His images bridge the gap between the realities and pretences of two parallel worlds. Photograph/Saibal Das
Outsider vs Insider
Photography is balance. The harmonious juxtaposition of objectivity and subjectivity distinguishes a good photograph from a great photograph. But, how does one attain this perfect equilibrium? Is observation just as important as friendship?
"Well, yes, absolutely. I photographed the circus in Jaipur as a visitor. However, as I began travelling with troupes from all over the country… my experience evolved from that of an outsider to a welcomed insider. As my subjects started to open up, I became more of a friend than a photographer to them," he says.
Memories of Yore
Saibal grew up in a culture of photography, and began photographing at home. In many ways, he still retains the charms of an esrtwhile tradition of making images. And till today, he fondly recollects the times when he used to photograph with his family members.
"My father Sasankasekhar Das and uncle Panchanan Dutta owned a camera, and they would constantly make pictures at home. We had our very own projector and every once in a week, the entire family would gather and watch the visuals together," he says.
In fact, Saibal's interest in the circus originates from his earliest childhood memories. "I remember how, every winter, the circus came to our little hometown of Chandernagore in West Bengal. Through the day, performers, clowns and all sorts of exotic animals would move through the town announcing their long-awaited arrival. Those were the days of magic and glitter!"
"I interacted with Raghu Rai, Pablo Bartholomew and Prashant Panjiar, who helped shape the project."
The juxtaposition of age, gender and vantage point highlights the distinct role of every individual in the circus. Photograph/Saibal Das
Coming Full Circle
Circus Girl stands for Saibal's journey from an inquisitive youngster to an ardent photographer. His images document the "backyard of magic", and manage to say something original on an oft photographed subject matter. "Circus Girl was born out of the blue, as I began to photograph after being awarded the National Media Fellowship in 1996."
"I interacted with Raghu Rai, Pablo Bartholomew and Prashant Panjiar, who helped shape the project. Over the years, I saw Circus Girl grow from a nascent idea." As I leafed through the book once again, I began to comprehend the depths of this exquisite spell. I seized a wonderful idea, witnessed a discerning method and beheld a graceful implementation.
I found many of my questions answered as I savoured the treasures of an effective conversation. What does it take to make an exultant photo project? Why should we not let our dreams die? Why should we walk that extra mile? What makes a good photograph? Why must we keep looking through the viewfinder? And, why should we continue making magic?
Circus life makes it difficult to distinguish work from play. Photograph/Saibal Das
Gadgets and Gear
• He works with film and uses the Nikon F90, along with a 20mm, 28mm and 35mm lenses.
• He develops prints from the comfort of his home, while working in his own darkroom.
Tips by Saibal
• Do not jump on your subject with a camera during the first few days. Before you begin to shoot, expose yourself to the subject and their surroundings.
• Carry minimal gear when you photograph. Try not to be very conspicuous with your mannerisms and body language.
About Saibal Das
He has worked for The Telegraph, India Today and Outlook before he became a freelance photographer. He admires the works of Josef Koudelka, Michael Ackerman, Raghu Rai and Prabuddha Dasgupta amongst others.
Saibal's images are reflexive and profound because of an unmistakeable use of irony. Photograph/Saibal Das
Life in the circus seems to be an arduous journey of countless ups and downs. Photograph/Saibal Das
Saibal captures the little moments of magic that come unannounced and unforeseen. Photograph/Saibal Das
Tags: Showcase, Profile, Saibal Das, Priyanka Chharia, interviews, June 2013, Circus Girl, Nikon F90, Perspectives | as it simultaneously brought back memories of girlhood. Powerful, potent and thoughtprovoking, Circus Girl cast a charming spell upon me.
A Labour of Love
What does it take to make an exultant photo project? Well, this question was always on my mind, and after seeing Circus Girl, I could not help but quiz Saibal on the same.
"Making a project is not a hit-and-run thing. It is a far more nuanced and in-depth experience. In addition, it teaches one to work on a self-imposed deadline. You learn to work as a photographer, a creator, a visionary, all at the same time," he says. While working on the project, Saibal travelled for more than a year and photographed some of the most prominent circuses in India. His journey began in Jaipur, and picked up pace in Kolkata's Park Circus Maidan.
"Living in the circus is tough | 186 |
The process of tailoring your website with keywords for the purpose of improved search engine results rankings is called search engine optimization. This is also a profitable business area. There are some people who believe that learning the<|fim_middle|> beginner. You can utilize different SEO techniques and strategies by following the advice here. Driving more traffic to your site might be easier than you think!
To stay clear of search engines' spam filters, never duplicate content on your websites. Sometimes you might even be posting duplicate content and not even know that you are. | complexities of SEO is next to impossible unless you are a professional. These people are not right.
Keep articles short and to the point so you can add several on related topics. Longer pages do not help page rankings as much as shorter ones do.
When setting up a page using SEO techniques, don't be tricked into thinking additional advertising will boost your search engine ranking. Traffic will be generated through advertising, but this does not increase your rankings properly.
You have to give keyword density some attention when optimizing pages for the search engines. In order to avoid this, keep the total keyword content of a given page under 20 percent.
A domain name which contains your keywords can be a real boost to your efforts. This can help make it easier for people to find your website. Not everyone will arrive at your site through ads, many will come from product searches.
Visit competitors' websites to take a look at their source code. This can show you how they use SEO on their site and which keywords they use. Even though you might not want to imitate them, this research can help you think of different keywords and other things to try.
In order to really increase your PageRank, you need to not only get visitors to your site, but keep them there. Search engines are now also looking at how much time consumers spend at a site and how it affects their page ranking. This trend has been established through metrics like Quantcast scores. One useful way to keep visitors hanging around longer is to offer discussion groups and forums.
The way to do this is to make a robots text file and place it in your site's root directory. txt file and placing it into the root directory.
You can take a do-it-yourself approach to learning the tips and tricks of becoming an SEO. Many great resources of information on the topic are available online. There are plenty of websites to help you on your journey as well as some great books to read.
Include transcripts for any videos or audio included on your site. When you have a transcript a search engine will pick that up too.
You need to get more visitors to your website and keep them there to increase your page rank. You can find out how much time someone spends on your site with services such as Quantcast scores.
Be certain to concentrate on creating a great title tag. The title tag makes a first impression on visitors. It should uniquely summarize your site's description and content, with keywords that are relevant. You should also make sure that it is not too lengthy.
Request that a non-profit organization or an educational website link to the content on your site. Search engines look at results from these sites differently and rank them higher because they are considered reputable sources of information.
You will give your SEO a good boost if you link to good external content when you can. This should be a fundamental part of your overall linking strategy. Search engines like to see relevant off-site links more than internal links that connect the pages of your site. When choosing which websites to link to from your website, you should opt for websites that are willing to link to your website in return. This will further improve your rank.
Even though search engine optimization can be very perplexing for even experts, it doesn't have to be closed off for the | 655 |
New Delhi. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu May 14 said that his visit to three Latin American countries has addressed the 'high level contact deficit' with the important region and would help in improving bilateral trade and investments for mutual benefit.
He was briefing the media persons in Frankfurt, Germany before leaving for New Delhi after concluding his week-long visit to Guatemala, Panama and Peru.
Mr Naidu said "High level visits by Indian leaders to identified countries and regions of the world are affirmative statements of intent to enhance cooperation for mutual benefit. India has embarked on such engagements over the last four years and this visit is a part of that well thought out outreach. This is in line with India's vision for a better world through collective actions for shared benefits".
The Vice President explained that the three Latin American countries offered significant opportunities for India given their high level of engagement with the USA and the other North and South American economies through regional arrangements and Free<|fim_middle|> of diplomats and English teachers of Guatemala; Exemption of visas for diplomatic, official and consular passport holders of India and Panama besides a Work Plan for cooperation in agricultural research and Cooperation in New and Renewable Energy with Peru.
During the talks with Panamanian leaders, Mr Naidu also announced a total of US$ 25 million Line of Credit for setting up a Centre of Bio-diversity and Drug Tracking and a Centre for Innovation and Technology.
Mr Naidu said "Presidents, Vice Presidents and concerned senior ministers of these three countries spending long hours discussing various issues of mutual interest and the road ahead with the Indian delegation has been very assuring". The Vice President informed that the Indian delegation highlighted the help India could provide in areas of agriculture, IT, Science & Technology, Space applications, pharmaceuticals, textiles, New & Renewable Energies.
He also said that these three countries who suffered from various forms of terrorism supported India's efforts for global action against all forms of terrorism. "They firmly reiterated support to India's Permanent Membership in the United Nations Security Council as the largest democracy of the world and an important voice on global issues" he said.
Mr Naidu was accompanied by Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhahor and four Members of Parliament including Tiruchi Siva, Anil Desai, Kamlesh Paswan and Chhaya Verma besides Preeti Saran, Secretary (East) and senior officials. | Trade Agreements, besides being logistic and financial hubs in the region.
The Vice President informed that the top leadership of the three Latin American countries have acknowledged the strengths and expertise of India in various fields and it's fast growing economy which they said could benefit their countries under enhanced engagement.
He stated that during his visit, five Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements have been signed. These relate to training | 79 |
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