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Home Breaking Global Business Alliance debuts in Seoul
Global Business Alliance debuts in Seoul
Kervan Group Chairman Oh Sinan Ozturk speaks during the opening ceremony of Global Business Alliance at Yongsan Dragon City Hotel on Nov. 26. Courtesy of Global Business Alliance
Unique biz platform set to bridge foreign & Korean CEOs
A unique business platform debuted in Seoul on Nov. 26 aimed at connecting Korean businesspeople with foreign entrepreneurs here in an unprecedented way.
It is the Global Business Alliance (GBA) of which inauguration ceremony took place at Yongsan Dragon City Hotel, attracting hundreds of CEOs, start-up leaders, and diplomatic counselors at home and abroad.
Kervan Group Chairman Oh Sinan Ozturk, who also leads the GBA, hosted the gala dinner event. He said that GBA will support foreign entrepreneurs doing business here and Korean businesspeople entering overseas markets.
"We believe that through the GBA, Korea's economy, exports and job market will be expanded," said Oh, whose Turkish name is Sinan Ozturk.
"In particular, I am sure that it will be a great power to companies that want or plan to go abroad. The GBA is also a great place for foreign businessmen who are very interested in Korea's products."
World Federation of Korean Association of Commerce Chairman Kim Deog-ryong said that the GBA will play a pivotal role at a time when more and more foreign CEOs carry out businesses in Korea.
Currently, the number of expatriates here is more than 2.2 million and the figure is expected to almost double to upside of 4 million in a decade.
"In the first stage of globalization, Korea has been one of the most successful countries. But we are struggling in the second stage of globalization of today," the former five-term lawmaker said.
"At this climate, organizations like the GBA will boost Korea by bridging Korean and foreign CEOs."
Such celebrities as former UN Secretary-General Bahn Ki-moon and Seoul City Mayor Park Won-soon also sent congratulatory messages in time with the launch of the GBA.
The GBA plans to provide consulting services to members while offering various certifications necessary for outbound shipments.
From the perspective of Korean companies, they will be able to test foreign markets and secure export channels through monthly meetings hosted by the not-for-profit entity.
GBA Chairman Oh is a Turk who first came to Korea in 1997 to study at Seoul National University.
He presently runs one of the largest foreign restaurant franchises in Korea by specializing in Halal cuisine in 16 locations across the nation.
Global Business Alliance to kick off Nov. 26
Global Business Alliance
Kervan Group Chairman Oh Sinan
Kervan Group Chairman Oh Sinan Ozturk
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Three women in three different times wrestle with their identity, the conflict between science and religion, and what it means to be their fathers' daughters. In Renaissance Italy, Celeste Galilei lives under house arrest with her elderly father Galileo, the disgraced astronomer who wants to defy the Pope yet again by publishing one last book. In a small town in Texas, creationist author and TV pundit Robert Snow is at a loss when his 10-year-old daughter Haley's newfound passion for science begins to pull her away from the Biblical teachings of her upbringing. And in Swift Trail Junction, Arizona, home of the Vatican Observatory's U.S. outpost, New York sculptor Cassie Willows arrives to find that her estranged father, world-renowned astrophysicist Jasper Willows, has gone missing. As the three stories move toward their point of convergence, the destinies of each become inextricably bound with the others, linked through time by love, family, grief, the search for identity and the wonder of the stars.
Antarktikos is a mind-bending play about heroism, saying goodbye, and moving forward. Somewhere between Oregon and Antarctica lie several points on a continuum: Susan, a writer at an artists residency at the South Pole; Captain Robert Falcon Scott, leader of the British Antarctic expedition of 1912; and Hilary, Susan's 21-year-old daughter. When an insomniac EMT named Alex becomes the hapless link among them, time collapses, geographies blend, and destinies emerge.
Small-town America. The 1880s. A nation deep in an economic depression.A young, apprentice photographer, Crane Wordsworth arrives to take a last-minute portrait of Carrie, a dying painter. He's too late. Pressured by her family, he photographs her as though she's sleeping. He's never seen, much less photographed, a dead person, but he seems receptive to subconscious suggestions…provided by Carrie, who can only be seen and heard by the audience, and who will follow Crane home Crane's off-the-cuff portraiture enrages Reilly, Crane's bombastic, avaricious boss, who assumes the family will reject the photo. The family, however, loves the picture, displaying it prominently at her funeral. And so a struggling photo studio embarks on a new, lucrative venture in hardscrabble town, where people seem to be dying faster than they're being born.
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Buffalo head south, away from Yellowstone's dangerous trap. Photo by Stephany Seay, Buffalo Field Campaign.
WASHINGTON – Plaintiffs Buffalo Field Campaign, Western Watersheds Project, and Friends of Animals, are challenging U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's January 12, 2016 decision to not undertake a status review of the potential listing of Yellowstone Bison as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper will hear oral argument from the parties on Thursday, January 18, 2018 in Washington D.C.
Learn more about the plaintiffs's petition to gain protection for the country's last wild, migratory buffalo under the Endangered Species Act (PDF).
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Located in the sought-after Deer Run section of Sun 'N Lakes, you will see the spacious circular driveway of this 3BR/2BA home giving plenty of room for parking. The Kitchen on this home has been updated with new appliances, including a stainless-steel range hood over the cooktop center island, wall ovens, pendant lights, wood cabinets, granite and backsplash. Directly off the Kitchen is a Family/TV Room as well as a small office perfect for a computer station. The Owner's Suite boasts two vanities, a jetted tub and tile shower. There's a door to the Florida Room from the Suite. You'll love spending time in the 14'x27' Florida Room overlooking the golf course. A Patio outside has a walkway leading to the Gazebo where you'll enjoy evenings under the stars. The interior has been recently painted in tasteful colors and a new roof just put on in 2019. The oversized two car garage has a golf cart door and plenty of room for storage.
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Smoker's cough is a common issue which many smokers experience regularly. It is a type of cough that lasts more than 2 to 3 weeks. It occurs not only in serious smokers but also in individuals who live around smokers for a long time. The cough often becomes worse in the morning, and symptoms tend to lessen in the daytime.
In its early stage, the cough caused by smoking may be dry and may not produce phlegm, particularly in people who have smoked for a short period of time. However, in long-term smokers and those who smoke with greater frequency, it can become a wet cough with phlegm. Some other symptoms that may occur along with smoker's cough include difficulty in breathing, coughing up blood, wheezing, unreasonable weight loss and hoarseness, which may appear if the respiratory system is injured more severely. These symptoms can also be a sign of lung cancer or other serious diseases, so be sure to visit a doctor if any of these problems develop.
As a general rule, the function of the tiny hair-like structures in the lungs known as cilia is to protect the respiratory system from toxins, but smoking can paralyze the cilia. Thus, the lungs need to try their best to get rid of toxins in other ways, and coughing is the body's attempt to accomplish this.
Smoker's cough creates many undesirable outcomes. Strong and constant coughing can become painful. The sound from the constant coughing can disturb and concern people around the smoker. Cigarettes can cause a lot of health concerns, so if you have a cough that lasts a long time, you should get it checked out by a doctor. Don't ignore the signs of serious smoking-related diseases.
To stop an uncomfortable smoker's cough, here are some suggestions that you can use to reduce irritation and temporarily block the cough.
Drinking water brings plenty of benefits for health. Water is a simple and effective home remedy for temporarily relieving a cough. It can help you to clear the phlegm and breathe easier. In addition, drinking enough water will preserve the fluid balance of the body and prevents dehydration as well. Recent studies recommend that drinking 7 to 8 glasses of water can help smokers improve their cough condition.
Gargling with salt water is a good way to ease a cough. Salt water has bactericidal and antiseptic effects. Therefore, many people use this remedy for coughs, especially for those connected with smoking.
Dissolve one to two teaspoons of salt in a glass of warm water. Gently shake the glass to help the salt dissolve completely.
Gargle for 30 seconds with the salt water. Perform this two to three times per day until the cough is soothed.
In one study, honey was shown to ease nighttime coughs as well as or better than dextromethorphan, an over-the counter cough remedy. Moreover, honey contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents, and consuming honey may block the accumulation of mucus and destroy bacteria.
Eat honey in its raw form 3 to 4 times per day.
Or, soak honey with several slices of lemon. Keep it in your mouth until your condition improves.
Garlic is a natural antibacterial and antioxidant that can help improve the body's immune system. It also contains nutrients such as phosphorus, vitamin C, and iron. Its natural properties can help the body fight viruses and avoid coughs.
Take some garlic cloves and squeeze them.
Mix them with a glass of milk and boil this mixture until half of the initial mixture remains.
Next, purify the mixture and add sugar if you want.
Use this mixture two times per day for several days.
Drinking a glass of hot tea every day is considered an efficient remedy to control coughing fits. Antioxidant compounds present in green tea may help your body reduce the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections.
The essential oils extracted from ginger and lemon possess wonderful pharmaceutical value. They can sooth and warm the respiratory tract. Therefore, it can assist in easing the uncomfortable feelings a continual cough can cause.
Directly chew some raw ginger slices to trigger your mouth to produce saliva, which will help you get rid of the mucus in your throat.
Cut a bulb of ginger into thin slices. Heat them with a small amount of water and filter that mixture, then mix it with some lemon juice. Take a tablespoon each time and consume 4 times per day.
Turmeric is a popular remedy for stomachaches. In addition, turmeric can increase the human body's resistance to illness because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Thus, it supports recovery from flu and from coughs, including smoker's cough.
Boil water, add ginger root and continue boiling the mixture for a moment, then pour milk into that mixture and stir it carefully.
When the mixture cools, add honey and turmeric starch.
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A Case of the Unsecure
"I'm never going to feel safe. Don't take it personally, and don't try to change it."
I said that sometime last year in a workshop I was taking at The Actor's Fund, a place that supported me tremendously during the depths of my "Down and Out in Beverly Hills" phase from 2014 to 2015—not only financially, but also in terms of personal and career development and emotional support. I still rely on them for that, even though my situation has improved somewhat.
At the time, I was being a bit hyperbolic. I just wanted to manage their expectations. I didn't want to become a project for them. Just let me be paranoid and all PTSD-ed out, and I'll be fine.
But now that I have a little bit of distance from that time—and have managed my depression and anxiety a bit better and haven't be retraumatized all that recently—I'm starting to think that my overstatement might actually be true.
And it's not just that I may never feel safe. It's that I may never actually be safe.
I've lived in my building for over five years now, and although it's in a pretty nice neighborhood, I still find reason to worry. After all, my car did get broken into the first year I lived here, while it was parked directly out front. And I've seen some sketchy people hanging out in the alley when I've gone to take out my trash.
We don't have a doorman, but there is a secured entry to our building. You need a key or a code, or you need to call somebody to let you in. It's understood that you shouldn't let strangers in; that all delivery people must wait outside and be met by the tenants; and that you should report any suspicious activity to the management office.
One night, I was out and my neighbor across the hall txted me that some guy had been knocking on my door for a while, claiming that he'd left his phone inside. My neighbor was worried, so she kept an eye on him and shooed him away.
She did the right thing.
But now, of course, I'm freaked out that that guy is going to come back one night—or, if not him, then some other drunk guy who's lost his way and has my door mistaken for somebody else's.
Over the past five years, I've encountered various delivery people, handymen, and other lost souls hanging around the front door—either inside or out—and have tried to help them. I haven't let them in, but I'd go knock on somebody's door to tell the their food is here, or I'd call the office to make sure they were expecting someone to come fix something.
I expect my neighbors to do the same.
But this week, something has shifted in the energy of this building, and my attempts to help people have blown up in my face—twice.
The first was Monday night, when a delivery guy who had my dinner called me from the front door (because that's what he's supposed to do). When I looked out the door, there were two people standing there: one with my food, and one with a bottle in her hand.
"Can I help you? Are you looking for someone?" I asked her as she tried to squeeze past me through the front door.
I blocked her. "Can I help you?"
"I have a delivery," she said, and I could tell she was already getting defensive.
"Hmmm you kind of have to call up..." I said, in a way that I thought was apologetic.
"Uck fine," she said as she looked at the buzzer.
"Um, it doesn't work. What's the unit number?" I asked, thinking I'd go knock on their door, as I have in the past.
"I don't have it," she said, balancing her weight on one hip and tsk-ing and sighing. "What, do you think I'm trying to break in or something?"
"No, but then you have to call their cell, sorry..."
"I don't have her number! I'm going in," she said, as she muscled her way in.
And so it began.
She started muttering to herself that she couldn't wait to get out of this building, stomping around trying to find the right apartment, and then calling out to me from the other end of the hallway that I was being very rude to her.
To my own surprise, I kept my cool and just told her that she was the one being rude and that I didn't understand why she was being so aggressive. I could see the anger rising in her, and I could tell that I'd triggered something in her. (After all, the worst thing you can tell an upset person is that they're upset.) The more time that went on and the less control she had over it, the more scared I got.
Fortunately, she left without further incident—though decidedly in a huff, leaving a trail of misunderstanding and probable racial unrest behind her.
I wondered if I'd done the wrong thing. I was just trying to help. I was just trying to keep our building safe and secure, the way it's supposed to be.
And then tonight, I came home shortly after the sun had set and saw an unfamiliar guy talking on his phone by our mailboxes (which, by the way, aren't locked, even though state regulations require them to be).
"Hi," I said, "Are you looking for somebody? Can I help?"
And it was like Monday night all over again.
"I'm on the phone."
"Oh, sorry to interrupt, but are you here to see someone?"
"I'm on the phone. What, do you think I'm here to rob the place?"
"No, I'm just trying to help if you're looking for somebody, that's all. I'm just trying to help."
"Well, it's none of your business!" he said, in that same defensive tone I'd heard just two nights before.
"You know," I said, as I was walking up the stairs to my own apartment, "I wasn't suspicious before, but by the way you're acting, now I am."
Of course, that was the nail in the coffin, because he went on about how he's on the phone with his mother, and how his mother was now offended at how rude I was being.
Again, I said, "I'm sorry—I'm just trying to help!"
Shame on me, I guess.
It turns out that he was at the building to see one of our tenants, and when she heard the scuffle happening, she came out into the hallway to see if everything was OK.
"He's my guest," she said.
Relieved—especially because I was on the verge of calling the police on this combative dude—I explained that he had just outright refused to tell me that, and had gotten immediately offended the moment I asked him if I could help.
I apologized to her up and down, because obviously I'm not trying to offend any well-intentioned visitors or people just trying to do their job.
Afterwards, I came into my apartment, locked the door, plunked down on the couch next to my cat, and cried.
I've tried rationalizing with myself. After all, I've delivered food on the side to make a little bit of money. You're supposed to be easily identifiable. You're supposed to wear a branded t-shirt. You're supposed to carry a delivery bag. You're supposed to be courteous and respect the security of the building. You are there to serve, not to pick fights.
I don't know what company that girl worked for (because she wasn't wearing her t-shirt and she wasn't carrying a bag), but I don't think she'll last long.
What makes a person feel so entitled to be in any place at any time for any reason—on the other side of a locked door—and not be expected to be nicely asked what they're doing there? If we had an "open door policy," there wouldn't be a coded entry. You'd be able to just walk right in.
Why wouldn't you just say—as I have said many times—"I'm here to see Person X in Apartment # X"?
Why jump down my throat, as though I were jumping down your throat?
In both cases, it seemed like the person had probably been a victim of some kind of racial profiling in the past, and were probably feeling somewhat sensitive about being in a "Beverly Hills" building. Of course, little did either of them know that our building is not fancy; that our residents are generally not wealthy; and that our 16 units are occupied by a hodgepodge of white, black, Asian, Latino, gay, and straight men and women.
Somehow, they didn't feel safe here. And, in turn, they made me feel incredibly unsafe in my own building—that they were both strangers to, and should've respected.
Was I interrogating them? Not at first, at least.
Could I have turned a blind eye to them? Yes, but then when somebody gets a package stolen from outside of their door, or is missing a piece of mail, the first question that would be asked would be, "Did anyone let somebody they didn't know into the building?"
It's not just about protecting myself, although certainly that's part of it. But as the tenant with the most tenure in the building—and probably the oldest one, too—I feel a certain responsibility to protect everybody here.
And honestly, no matter how long somebody has lived here, I'd like to think that they'd do the same. I'd like to think that it's a team effort, and that the next time some shady character is knocking on my door, I can count on my neighbor across the way to help me out, whether I'm out somewhere, or inside my apartment, shaking in my boots.
But something tells me that I'm all alone in this.
And I don't know what I could've done to make either of these situations less volatile, and less upsetting—both to me, and to them.
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"Let Me Hear You Whisper" is a television play written by Paul Zindel.
Plot
The play revolves around Helen, a recently hired scrub-woman, at the American Biological Association Development for the Advancement of Brain Analysis. During the course of her work, Helen learns the plight of an imprisoned intelligent dolphin that is being harshly studied by scientists. Helen begins to interact with the dolphin by feeding it and playing it music. Soon the dolphin begins to talk, but to no one but her. After overhearing of a final experiment that would leave the dolphin dead, Helen attempts to rescue the dolphin in a laundry hamper, but is unable to and the dolphin is vivisected and euthanized.
The Shape of Water controversy
In February 2018, David Zindel, the son of Paul Zindel, brought a plagiarism lawsuit against the makers of the film The Shape of Water, alleging that its plot about a romance between a cleaning woman and a mysterious river creature was lifted directly from Let Me Hear You Whisper. The film contains numerous plot elements that "include the play and the movie's basic story of the lonely janitor who works at a scientific laboratory during the Cold War, forms a loving bond with a captive aquatic creature and hatches a plan to liberate it."
Fox Searchlight Pictures studio as well as the makers of the film have denied that the work was at all derived from the play. Guillermo del Toro, the film's director, has claimed in an interview that the story came from a conversation with the novelist Daniel Kraus who is an associate producer of the film.
On April 5, 2021, the following statement by plaintiff was released: "David Zindel, the son of Paul Zindel, author of Let Me Hear You Whisper, acknowledges, based on confidential information obtained during the litigation process, that his claims of plagiarism are unfounded. He acknowledges Guillermo del Toro as the true creator of The Shape of Water. Any similarity between the two works is coincidental."
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1969 American television episodes
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This article also appears on page 12 of the December 1, 2015 print edition of Ace.
The Boone Creek Creamery has opened a Kentucky Proud Store at 2416 Palumbo Drive, selling everything Kentucky-made from jams and jellies to cheese and cutting boards.
Billy's BBQ, a Chevy Chase mainstay since 1978, has closed, and will be replaced by Louisville-based Joella's Hot Chicken in that location.
Bour-bon in Paris is no longer open for dinner and brunch, but will continue to be available for special events.
Food for Fines Lexpark will be accepting canned food as payment for parking ticket fines. Persons with citations can bring in 10 cans per citation and receive a $15 credit towards their ticket. Last year over 6,200 cans were donated thanks to Food for Fines. Through Dec 18.
Sharing a patio with the Gastro Gnomes in their new Distillery District venture, plans are also in the works for Lussi Brown Coffee Bar. The full service coffee shop has plans to open January 2016 and will also serve cocktails and pies from Pig & Pepper.
La Madeleine Country French Cafe opened their first Kentucky location at The 90 on UK's campus. The bakery cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and will feature made-from-scratch menu items using classic french techniques.
The Macho Nacho, a tex-mex restaurant, is scheduled to open December 14 in Chevy Chase. The location will offer plenty of TVs and 24 beers on tap. They will also offer delivery to campus, downtown and the nearby hospitals.
Mellow Mushroom has announced that it will open a second location in Lexington early next year. The new Mellow Mush will be at Lexington Green, next door to Sola Salon Studios.
Sorella Gelateria is scheduled to open soon (as early as this weekend) at 219 North Limestone. The gelato shop will be hosting tastings on December 1 and 2 at 6 pm in preparation for the grand opening.
Starbucks on Main and Broadway released a statement saying they are only closed for renovations. A temporary location is available through the mall doors on West Main.
Shake Shack, "a modern day roadside burger stand" that serves burgers, hotdogs, frozen custard, shakes, beer and wine is coming to the Summit at Fritz Farm in March 2017.
Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen's Townley location has opened a drive-thru window.
For the month of December, Shaker Village has Children's tea time with Mrs. Claus on Saturdays, and special breakfast and lunch tea times with Mrs. Claus around the trustees' table.
Beginning Dec 1st and going until Christmas is the Annual Holiday Luncheon at the Holly Hill Inn. Go enjoy brunch and see the restaurant as it is decorated for the holiday.
The Local Taco is hosting a fundraising night benefitting 4 Paws for Ability on Dec 2, 5 – 10 pm. Five percent of profits will go towards the Lexington litter fund.
Wine + Market is having a Holiday Open House on Dec 4, 5 – 8 pm. Join them for wine, bourbon and beer tastings along with live music, cheese & charcuterie, and champagne and rare bourbon raffles.
The Beer Wag Brewery Hop is partnering with Country Boy, West Sixth and Ethereal Brewing for a night of pints and purpose to support local animals in need on Dec 4, 6 pm. Each brewery will be donating 10% of their sales to the Lexington Humane Society.
Country Boy Brewing is having its 3rd annual Chili Cookoff featuring 50 entries from local cooks on Dec 6, 12 pm. All proceeds and donations go to God's Pantry Food Bank.
Grimes Mill Winery is having a chocolate and wine pairing event Dec 6, from 1 – 5 pm. Taste handmade bourbon balls, truffles, and other assorted chocolates paired with flights of Grimes Mill wines.
The Manchester Music Hall is hosting a Bluegrass Brunch on Dec 6, 11 am – 1 pm. Food by the Whoo Wants Waffles food truck and a full mimosa bar while you listen to bluegrass music.
Apiary is hosting a cooking workshop fundraiser for Seedleaf on Dec 7, 6 – 8 pm. Learn how to make a seasonal item featuring local ingredients with Chef Renuka Chettri. Items on the menu: Nepalese butternut squash and coconut soup.
Sage Rabbit will have a Wines of Germany dinner on Tuesday, Dec 8. Call for reservations.
Holly Hill Inn Wine Guild: Falling Far? Le Arbre and the Apple State is on Dec 7-8 starting at 6 pm. Join Steve Mancuso, director of the Holly Hill Inn Wine Guild, to taste and compare wines of Bordeaux and Washington State.
Lexington Beerworks is hosting Flight and a Bite: Pig & Pepper and Rhinegeist on Dec 10. The event features a sampling of four beers from Rhinegeist paired with four pieces of pie from Pig and Pepper.
Bring your kids to Joseph-Beth Book Booksellers on Dec 12, 8:30 am, for a holiday tradition of Breakfast with Santa. Enjoy breakfast at Bronte Bistro with Santa while you listen to holiday stories and make a craft to take home.
Forcht Bank on 2404 Sir Barton Way hosts Pancakes with Santa on Saturday, Dec 19 from 9:30 – 11:30 am. Free breakfast will include pancakes, donuts, and fruit. Donations will be accepted for Visually Impaired Preschool. Co-sponsored by Nate's Coffee and North Lime Coffee and Donuts.
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Big, hairy, audacious goals, or BHAGs, are visionary, strategy statements designed to focus a group of people around a common initiative. They traditional differ from our other goal setting techniques because BHAGS are usually positioned toward by a large group (rather than individuals) and they typically span a large amount of time than any of our other goals. They're huge.
Even though BHAGs are generally goals for companies and collective groups, smart managers are increasingly using them for individuals as well. I explain the merits of using BHAGs in this fashion in the following episode of TalentTalks.
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Set your own employees up for success by setting effective goals.
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KN-C24164. Charles Spalding and Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger, Watch Fourth America's Cup Race
Kennedy family friend, Charles Spalding (center), and Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger (right), watch the fourth race of the 1962 America's Cup from aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island.
KN-C24161. President John F. Kennedy Watches Fourth America's Cup Race
President John F. Kennedy (seated at far left) watches the fourth race of the 1962 America's Cup from aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island. Also pictured: Harold S. Vanderbilt; Eunice Kennedy Shriver; Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); Nuala Pell; Kennedy family friends, Kirk LeMoyne "Lem" Billings and Charles Spalding.
President John F. Kennedy (seated at far left) watches the fourth race of the 1962 America's Cup from aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island. Also pictured: Harold S. Vanderbilt; Eunice Kennedy Shriver; Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); Nuala Pell; Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard; writer George Plimpton; Kennedy family friend, Charles Spalding.
President John F. Kennedy (seated at far left) watches the fourth race of the 1962 America's Cup from aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island. Also pictured: Harold S. Vanderbilt; Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt; Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger; Eunice Kennedy Shriver; Kennedy family friends, Kirk LeMoyne "Lem" Billings and Charles Spalding; artist William Walton; Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island).
KN-C24128. Charles Spalding and Steve Smith Watch Fourth America's Cup Race
Kennedy family friend, Charles Spalding (left), and brother-in-law to President John F. Kennedy, Steve Smith, watch the fourth race of the 1962 America's Cup from aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island.
KN-C24102. President John F. Kennedy Attends Fourth America's Cup Race
President John F. Kennedy attends the fourth race of the 1962 America's Cup aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island. Left to right: Steve Smith; President Kennedy; Kennedy family friend, Charles Spalding; two unidentified women.
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Five Sea Creatures to Avoid at the Shore
Last Updated June 9, 2021 @ 11:37am
Visiting the beach is a fun and safe way to enjoy a summer's day. Nevertheless, a few coastal "residents" are capable of turning your lazy day at the shore into an anxious wait at the local clinic. Take care to avoid the following sea creatures*, which sometimes show up on or near the shore:
These squishy critters injure beach-goers far more often than any other type of sea life. Since a sting from jellyfish tentacles can prove painful even when the creature is dead, smart beach-goers everywhere give them a wide berth both in the water and along the shore. The U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, offers advice on how to treat jellyfish stings.
Sea Urchins
Step on one of these spiny round invertebrates and you'll be sorry! Most common in shallow waters near sandy or rocky shorelines and on subtropical coral reefs, urchins inflict a painful wound when a spine penetrates human skin. The U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, offers general advice on how to treat a wide variety of animal stings or bites.
Widely established along the East Coast, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico, these showy swimmers are lovely to look at but tricky to touch. The lionfish's spines deliver a venomous sting that can cause extreme pain, sweating, respiratory distress, and even paralysis. So unless you're an expert, don't touch them. If you are unlucky enough to get stung by a lionfish, seek immediate medical attention. The U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, offers advice on how to treat lionfish stings.
Common throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast U.S., Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico, stingrays often swim within a few yards of shore, where they prey on tiny fish and shellfish. They are known to lie on the bottom and cover themselves with sand, which is how most people get stung. Stingrays are not aggressive, but if you follow one too closely, you run the risk of catching the business end of the stingray's sharp, painful stinger. Anyone stung by a stingray should visit the nearest medical facility as soon as possible. The U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, offers advice on how to treat stings from a stingray.
Shark attacks are rare. Make yourself less vulnerable to one by staying out of the water at dawn and dusk, when sharks are most active. You should also stay out of the water if you have any open wounds. It goes without saying that if you see a shark swimming nearby, leave the water as quickly and quietly as you can. Then, inform your fellow beach-goers and the closest lifeguard.
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Recovering History, Constructing Race: The Indian, Black, and White Roots of the Mexican Americans (review)
Ruben G. Mendoza
Recovering History, Constructing Race: The Indian, Black, and White Roots of the Mexican Americans
Recovering History, Constructing Race: The Indian, Black, and White Roots of the Mexican Americans. By Martha Menchaca. Austin: University of Texas Press, 2001.
Martha Menchaca's Recovering History, Constructing Race is nothing short of an historical tour de force and a stunning sociopolitical exposé centered on the dynamics and consequences of Spanish colonial, Mexican, and U.S. racial policy and legislation on the evolution of the Mexican American communities of the U.S. Southwest. Menchaca, however, does not stop there and in fact succeeds in drawing together the broader historical fabric of the Mexican American experience into a narrative anchored by way of diverse ethnic histories and racialized interactions that encompass American Indian and Afromestizo communities of color. Unlike other anthropologically informed histories of North America, Menchaca presents for consideration and analysis the little known and largely unacknowledged histories of the Afromestizos or Hispanicized-African Americans who found their way into Spanish colonial and Mexican era North American settlements in the period from 1542 through 1848.
In fact, Menchaca goes well beyond Afromestizos and other culturally significant ethnic group experiences and interactions in her efforts to render an innovative methodological framework geared to the sociocultural analysis of perhaps the most critical periods of ethnic formation and identity in North America. This she accomplishes by way of the concept of racialization, or, stated differently, that process by which dominant—White or European—groups systematized the deployment of racial policies and legislation intended to keep any and all people of color in check as per their respective economic, social, political and cultural aspirations and needs. In this way, peoples of African origin and American Indians—including hybrid or Mestizo Mexican Indian populations—were deprived of due process and their most fundamental human rights well into recent times.
As noted, specific sub themes of Menchaca's narrative center on the concept of racialization as a model for the means by which particular groups were effectively legislated out of existence through Spanish colonial and American institutional practices and protocols. Specifically, the subordination of those Mexican Americans readily identifiable as to their "colored" status by virtue of their respective ethnic, racial, and cultural characteristics specific to American Indian and Afromestizo roots, constitutes a primary theme in Menchaca's work. Moreover, in her efforts to identify the dynamics underlying the long-term racialization of American public policy, Menchaca also succeeds in documenting the heroic struggles and contributions of Indians, Mexicans, Whites, and Blacks who individually and collectively fought the racist institutions and agendas of their day.
Menchaca similarly uses the texts of racialized public policies and military protocols from the Spanish colonial era and the American period (circa 1848–1970s) to document how the civil liberties of people of color were subverted. During the Spanish colonial period both the viceregal government and the Spanish military maintained a "don't ask, don't tell" policy toward identifying the racial classification or ethnic makeup of early colonists in North America and elsewhere. Colonists not specifically of White or European origins were systematically excluded from colonial census records for many early colonial settlements. This practice serves to explain, for example, why the first census undertaken in New Mexico records an early population of some 800 colonists, of which only 200 settlers were specifically identified as of White or Spanish origin. Non-Whites were not specifically identified by name in the civil or military registries of the day. Despite this fact, Menchaca convincingly argues that the vast majority of the remaining 600 colonists of early New Mexico were of Mexican Indian, Mulatto, and Afromestizo ancestry. This latter fact, or separate reality as the case may be, was systematically excluded from the details of colonial era census records due to the non-White ethnicity and "race" of the colonists in question. Menchaca further argues that this systematized oversight of the contributions of people of color continues to fuel the elaboration of a "fantasy heritage" that promulgates the belief that the Spanish colonization of North America was a predominantly White adventure dominated by Spanish colonials of indisputable Iberian ancestry. In reality, the bulwark...
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Destiny 2 Closes Out Year One with Best Content Yet
Submitted by Casey White on Mon, 09/03/2018 - 21:07
Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris
Destiny 2: The Warmind
Destiny 2 has had itself an eventful first year since its launch and on the eve of the second year DLC I wanted to take some time to highlight some of the highs and the lows of the game so far. To be fair, this is little more than an opinion piece, but it seems to align with the community as I've been following along as a fan of the franchise.
Ubisoft E3 2017 Showcase
E3 2017 has been a series of highs and lows, and now Ubisoft is set to take the stage. We've already seen a couple of their titles revealed including the official trailer for the pre-E3 leak of Assassin's Creed: Origins.
Bethesda E3 2017 Showcase
Submitted by Casey White on Sun, 06/11/2017 - 19:33
Leading up to E3 2017 there were a couple of rumors that had been swirling around. A few have already been confirmed, thanks to the EA and Microsoft pressers that happened yesterday and earlier today respectively, now the biggest question of "is it true?" is pointed on Bethesda as they wind up for their late-night event.
Microsoft (Presumably) Scorpio Focused E3 2017 Brief
The the second (unofficial) day of E3 has begun and today we have two new press conferences to get through. First, and arguably most important, is the Microsoft conference, which is planned to run over its 90-minute time slot today. The biggest piece of the conference is sure to be the official reveal of whatever "Scorpio's" real name is as well as some of the accompanying software.
EA Play Kicks off E3 2017
Submitted by Casey White on Sat, 06/10/2017 - 08:43
Kicking off this year's E3 presentations will be an early entry from video game publishing/developing giant Electronic Arts. We've seen some of what they have to offer already with early trailers for Battlefront 2 and Need for Speed: Payback, but expect plenty of other titles to highlight the show this year as well.
Easy money will be on franchise follow-ups for their sports titles including Madden, NHL, and FIFA but we can probably expect that EA has a couple of new titles planned for this year's show as well.
NALCS Spring Split Finals in Vancouver - Day 1
NALCS
A few months back, Riot Games eSports division announced that the North American branch of the League of Legends Championship Series (NALCS) was going to be coming to our own backyard: Vancouver! As "seasoned professionals" of the eSports circuit it was something we immediately set in our schedule.
Red Bull Proving Grounds Comes to Vancouver
Red Bull Proving Grounds
Super Smash Bros. Wii U
This past weekend the FGC eSports scene came down to Vancouver to find the best of the best in the GVRD, it was an open tournament that provided those in the area the opportunity to show off what Vancouver has to offer eSports and provide a fun environment for fans of the fighting genre to hang out, meet up with friends old and new and show off what they can do.
Square Enix Vancouver Showcase
Submitted by Casey White on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 17:30
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Flame x Blaze
Gladiolus Episode
Previews & Impressions
Mobile & Portable
This past week we had the opportunity to head down to a local event put on by the PR team behind all Square Enix's recent and upcoming releases. We only had a short time to play through everything (2 hours) but we went hands-on with as much as humanly possible!
Below are some shots of the event, along with thoughts (previews) of the titles that were available to us and we had the most time (and fun!) with:
Flame x Blaze (MOBA)
Destiny 2 CE Includes Swag you Might Actually Use
This week Bungie officially lift the lid on the release of Destiny 2. It started with a logo, then continued with a cute little video showing off Cayde in the smoking ruination of The Last City, and today concluded with the full reveal/announcement of the forthcoming sequel release to the epic grind fest.
The Nintendo Switch's Revitalization of Social Gaming
A couple of days ago, we finally received information regarding the launch of the Switch, including the official date, the price, and details on how the console (and its corresponding controllers the "Joy Cons") would function. Since then there's been all matter of discussion regarding Nintendo's statement on the future of gaming; some see it as a giant leap forward, others as a step backward, and most just see it as far too costly a product with far too few titles at launch.
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Quick Answer: Why Japan Is Most Developed Country?
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The Korean economy is simply stronger and enjoys a more consistent track record of growth.
Because of this, South Korea will soon be richer than Japan on a per-capita basis.
That's despite the former spending the past few decades catching up.
A chart showing South Korea's GDP per capita compared to Japan's since 1990..
United States. #1 in Power Rankings. No Change in Rank from 2019. … Russia. #2 in Power Rankings. No Change in Rank from 2019. … China. #3 in Power Rankings. … Germany. #4 in Power Rankings. … United Kingdom. #5 in Power Rankings. … France. #6 in Power Rankings. … Japan. #7 in Power Rankings. … Israel. #8 in Power Rankings.More items…
Ranking: Top Highest Paying Jobs For Foreigners in JapanService Staff. Monthly salary: ¥250,000 ($2,335) – ¥280,000 ($2,615) … English teacher. Monthly salary: ¥230,000 ($2,148) – ¥290,000 ($2,640) … Recruitment Consultant. Monthly salary: ¥300,000 ($2,802) … Engineer. Monthly salary: ¥380,000 ($3,549) … Marketing & Sales. … Business Analyst. … Investment Banking. … IT Professional.
Finland ranks first in the world, ahead of the USA, as the world's most technologically advanced country, according to a recent report compiled by the United Nations development programme (UNDP).
United StatesUnited States is the richest country in the world, and it has the biggest wealth gap. The United States led the world in growth of financial assets last year thanks to tax cuts and booming stock markets, but its distribution of wealth was more unequal than in any other country, according to a study published Wednesday.
In terms of land size, Japan is larger than South Korea. It is blessed with an abundance of nature, more so than its neighbour. Whether it is the depth of ocean or the height of mountain that you're seeking on your adventure, Japan promises only the best for you.
China will win the war, If no other country is involved, This victory will be quite easy…Japan's military ONCE is very advanced, But into the 21st century, Due to the threat of the United States, China has more military investment and research and development, Today, every new Chinese warships in China are Asia's most …
China and Japan may not have fought militarily since the 1940s, but they've never stopped battling over the past. In the latest scuffle, protests directed at Japan's revisionist textbooks are roiling Beijing and other Chinese cities.
Japan is known worldwide for its traditional arts, including tea ceremonies, calligraphy and flower arranging. … Japan is home to more than a dozen UNESCO World Heritage sites and is the birthplace of sushi, one of its most famous. The country has developed many forms of martial arts.
Japan was ranked as the world's fourth most-powerful military in 2015. The military capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces are held back by the pacifist 1947 constitution.
Despite listing some of the preventable crimes that can or may occur in Japan, one of the primary reasons that the country is so safe is because of the focus on crime prevention. By eliminating so called 'easy targets,' the safety of its citizens and visitors can be more readily maintained.
According to HDI arithmetic, Japan, a small, overpopulated, polluted series of islands, is currently the 12th most advanced nation. Australia and New Zealand feature far more prominently. The top slot goes to Norway, a country that has remained at the top of the HDI list for most of the last decade.
Japan has the world's third-largest economy, having achieved remarkable growth in the second half of the 20th Century after the devastation of the Second World War. Its role in the international community is considerable. It is a major aid donor, and a source of global capital and credit.
The source of Japan's technological advancement is undoubtedly from the youth of Japan. Statistics show that among 34 OECD countries Japanese students performance levels rank second in mathematics and first in science. Japan spends around 3.59% of GDP in public spending on education.
CanadaJapan is one of the most literate nations in the world and half of the population (50.50 percent) are educated adults. Number 1: Canada. This country tops the list as the most educated in the world, with 56.27 percent of adults having earned some kind of higher education.
A permanent residency (PR) visa lets you stay in Japan indefinitely. … If you're the spouse of a Japanese national, permanent resident or special permanent resident and have been married for three years or longer, you can apply after living in Japan for one year or more.
Japan has a reputation for being expensive but it's also a place where you can buy a variety of quality goods at a reasonable price. All you need is 1000 yen, and you're set. There's a whole lot that you can buy with 1000 yen. Make the most of your stay in Japan with something memorable.
Why is Japan so rich ?? The most striking fact about the economy of Japan is that the extraordinary prosperity has been achieved in the conditions of an almost total absence of minerals. The country has developed one of the world's most powerful economies based entirely on imported raw materials.
What Is the Average Salary in Japan in 2019?General IndustryAverage Annual SalaryAverage Monthly Salary by SeniorityManufacturing¥4,560,000¥305,000Medical¥4,500,000¥292,000Finance¥4,460,000¥307,000Construction / Real Estate¥4,180,000¥300,0005 more rows•Jun 20, 2019
South Korea. One of the poorest countries in the mid-20th century, South Korea has experienced rapid economic growth since the Korean War ended and is now one of the wealthiest countries in the world. … Exports today account for 42.2% of the country's GDP, far more than the 28.6% average across all countries.
Japan is one of the largest and most developed economies in the world. It has a well-educated, industrious workforce and its large, affluent population makes it one of the world's biggest consumer markets. From the 1960s to the 1980s, Japan achieved one of the highest economic growth rates in the world. …
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← A Polish Girl Gone Wild!
Miaura, my drag queen cat, is the next star of my video that I will publish on Sunday, April 22nd And to celebrate this moment, I'll make the sweepstake of The Immaculate Collection. To participate, check this pic bellow from the making of from my next video (pictures by the cat lover Emanuela Ribeiro) and tell me which Madonna's song the cat is gonna perform . Like our Facebook page (Facebook.com/iwillmeetmadonna) and send your answer until Sunday (April 22th – 12h Brazilian Time GMT -3).
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Consultants need to check on patients at weekends to save lives, report says
Hospital patients should be checked every day by consultants, Britain's royal colleges have recommended, as they warn that current practices - which create an increased risk of dying at weekends - are "ethically unjustifiable"
Hospital patients should be checked every day by consultants, Britain's royal colleges have recommended Photo: Alamy
By Laura Donnelly, Health Correspondent
12:00AM GMT 30 Nov 0002
In a landmark report, the Academy of Royal Colleges calls for sweeping changes to the way hospitals are run, so that patients are no longer left in the hands of inexperienced junior staff and can receive quicker access to urgent tests and emergency surgery.
The recommendations, from 20 organisations which represent senior doctors, herald a radical overhaul in the running of the NHS, and comes amid rising concern about the dangers to patients in hospitals at weekends.
Separate research found that patients given the daily checks had far shorter hospital stays - with a reduction of two days among those whose care was reviewed by consultants.
In today's report, the medical establishment starkly condemns the arrangements at hospitals around the UK as posing risks to patients which should not be tolerated, stating: "It is wrong that a patient in hospital can suffer more because their stay includes a weekend and/or a bank holiday."
The academy says most patients need to have their care reviewed by a consultant every 24 hours, including at weekends.
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Currently, many hospitals are staffed by more junior doctors at weekends, with consultants "on call" for emergencies, but not expected to do daily ward rounds.
The report says major changes are also required to ensure that patients can get quick access to diagnostic tests - and their results - at weekends and to emergency surgery.
It is "ethically unjustifiable to provide a lower standard of care to patient at weekends than weekdays," the report says.
Earlier this year, research found that patients who have planned surgery on a Friday were 44 per cent more likely to die following the procedure than those who had the same operations on a Monday, with risks steadily increasing as the week went on.
Other studies have found 16 per higher mortality among those who are admitted to hospital on a Sunday, compared with patients who fall ill during the week.
Research by the colleges found that some patients wait up to to four days to see a consultant because they did not work weekends.
Patients should no longer suffer delays to their care because a diagnostic test or intervention was not available on certain days of the week, the recommendations state.
Professor Norman Williams, Steering Group Chairman for the academy, and President of the Royal College of Surgeons, said: "What we want to see is a health service that can truly meet the demands of the 21st century. It is not acceptable that over weekends and bank holidays, patients receive a lower standard of care than they would during the week."
"Using the findings of this report, we must work together to re-shape hospital services in a way that strengthens the quality of care given to patients regardless of when they are admitted."
Prof Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS medical director, is due to publish a report in the next month recommending ways to improve the care given out-of-hours by hospitals and GPs in England.
The proposals by the colleges set out standards of patient care which they say the changes must achieve.
As well as daily consultant ward rounds, patients should expect laboratory services, X-ray, ultrasound and MRI scanning, emergency surgery, anaestheisa, physiotherapy, pharmacy and patient transport to work on a seven-day basis, it says.
The report says making the changes will increase costs to the NHS in the short-term, although the improvements in care could reduce costs in time.
However, officials have indicated that hospitals are expected to make the changes without extra funding.
At a conference on Saturday, studies in areas piloting seven-day working estimated the extra costs to be less than two per cent of total NHS trust income.
Separate research found that patients had far shorter stays if they were examined by a consultant every day of the week.
The study at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS trust found that average length of stay on medical wards fell from 10.7 days to 8.5 days after weekend ward rounds were introduced.
The colleges said hospitals will have to be centralised on fewer sites, to ensure there are enough specialists working in the right places.
Last week Prof Keogh published a blueprint for changes to England's Accident & Emergency departments, introducing a two-tier system, with fewer than half of units taking patients with the most serious conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes.
Dean Royles, chief executive of NHS Employers, which represents hospital trusts, said that that seven-day working would only happen if doctors agreed changes to current contracts, which allow consultants to refuse to work at weekends.
He said: "We need to change the elements in the doctors' terms and conditions that are getting in the way of progress. This includes changes to the veto consultants have regarding when they work, to bring them in line with other staff."
A spokesman for NHS England welcomed the academy's report, which he said would "help to promote and accelerate the delivery of safe, high quality services every day of the week".
A separate report by the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh called for changes to the way hospitals are run, so that patients are no longer moved from specialist to general wards, because of overcrowding.
The report said elderly people with complex needs were too often being sent to wards which did not have the right staff to care for them, and that moving patients from ward to ward increased the risks of infection.
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Beethoven Festival Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 - Seattle Symphony Benaroya Hall 200 University St
13jun8:00 pmBeethoven Festival Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 - Seattle Symphony8:00 pm Benaroya Hall
Performing with: Seattle Symphony; Community Youth Chorus Programme: Angelique Poteat: Dear Humanity for Youth Chorus & Orchestra (World Premiere) Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, Eroica
Performing with: Seattle Symphony; Community Youth Chorus
Angelique Poteat: Dear Humanity for Youth Chorus & Orchestra (World Premiere)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 1
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, Eroica
Our festival kicks off with the voices of youth. Inspired by Beethoven's first symphonic compositions which were born out of a period of dramatic change and revolution, teens from across King County have come together to compose a new work reflecting on our changing climate and its impact on their future. Paired with Beethoven's First and Third Symphonies, we'll hear how this master advanced the Classical style of his mentors Haydn and Mozart, turning the pages of history and launching the Romantic era in all its power and grandeur.
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Jan. 19-20, 2009: Gotta hand it to the new media tech whizzes to leverage Shepard Fairey's now famous poster art into a DIY freebie keepsake that's a heckuvalotta fun.
I guess I fall into the 'girls just wanna have fun' Cindi Lauper retro mode with a wink and a nod that it's not MEANT to be media analysis fodder with any deep moral imperative about Big Brother or 'what's to come' in an era of change.
It's just FUN! Why? Because WE can do it!
Try it, kids! 'Old media thinking' would have us all analyzing the use fees and graphic rights and who owns what…New media is all about open-source digital sharing and improving on concepts and ideas with humorous tweaks and imaginative results (providing no one gets hurt, displaced or steps on the brand entirely).
I suppose that's an 'old media' question…in a new era of change.
More on THAT tomorrow…Meanwhile, I think I'll create another one!
Hat tip to Michele Martin and Beth Kanter in the nonprofit sphere for pointing me to the site itself and clearing up the mystery of the little icons as they multiplied like rabbits…Oblige!
—Hulu : Will be streaming live, Fox.com will also be using Hulu's stream.
—C-Span : Washington D.C.'s video standby will have four live feeds to choose from.
—CNN.com : Partnering with Facebook so you can see your friends' status updates while watching.
—Current TV : Will add a Twitterstream to its coverage.
—Ustream.tv : This stream will also be available on your iPhone, great for those along the parade route too far away to see the main stage.
—Starbucks and movie theaters: For those who cannot make it to Washington, MSNBC is hosting screenings of the inauguration in movie theaters and Starbucks across the country (although it looks as though these are already sold out).
— Joost is also broadcasting the inauguration live.
—Obama Girl is streaming her coverage on Stickam.
—Twitter: Just search for "inauguration" or "Obama" . The chatter has already started.
—NPR Inauguration Report : Run by NPR's social media desk, it will be collecting dispatches from spectators via Twitter, Flicr, YouTube, and text message. All Tweets or text messages that start with "#inaug09" or "#dctrip09" will be included in NPR's feed, as well as Flickr photos and YouTube videos tagged "inaug09" or "dctrip09." There are also an accompanying iPhone and Android apps called IR09, Inauguration Report 2009 (more details here ).
—CNN/Microsoft 3D Photosynth : People at the inauguration can upload their photos and Microosft will combine them into a 3D panoramic Photosynth (more details here ).
—Where Were You? : A video contest sponsored by Memelabs that will let people share where they were on this historic day.
—Inauguration Report 2009: Submit your own report to NPR with text, photos, or audio. Reports post straight to NPR's Inauguration feed (see above).
—PointAbout 2009 Presidential Inauguration Guide: Free app with a countdown to the inauguration, distance to the inauguration steps, and lets you navigate Washington, D.C. with maps of public transport, parking, free WiFi zones, and a Zagat's restaurant guide for the city.
—CrashTheInauguration (same as above, but on your iPhone).
—PolitFact's Obameter : Obama made more than 500 promises during the election campaign. Track how many he keeps with the Obameter.
1-20 Update: More from TechCrunch; here's their update on which ones work well.
Finally, here's a cool 'verbal-linguistic' ditty of the most common words uttered in the campaign, turned into a visual graphic depiction from neoformix.
1-20 Update AGAIN: I'm watching the CNN Live/Facebook stream and duly impressed with the media seamlessness in 'you are there' mode.
I think the international and muslim world/middle east sites will make for interesting exploration too…In addition to the usual suspects: New York Times and Washington Post etc. Here ya go: Al Jazeera English and Livestation (International feeds from Al Jazeera, C-Span, BBC, euronews, France 24, Russia Today).
I'd like to hear stories from the various kids at different schools across the country to hear how (or if?) this was incorporated into the curriculum for the day?
TV, computer projector via LCD screen, discussion and print newspapers? Pls. chime in!
I have a huge post planned for today but can't seem to pull myself away from all of the media coverage and student curriculum tidbits that keep coming in to me…So I think I'll keep listing sources above rather than start anew!
I'm pretty amazed that the media has been so seamless and I've got multiple tabs open reading the POV (point of view) internationally and regionally about the live streams and the feedback about all the inaugural hoopla.
Most of the criticism is swirling around the big bucks going into the events vs. toward the debt problems, so there are lots of financial chatter forums…but the energy, hope and promise of youth voices trump any power whining partisanship and adult negativity, which is refreshing in itself.
"Cisco, Sprint, Exxon Mobil and Vestas Wind Systems have all signed on as integrated sponsors for the inauguration coverage on CNN and CNN.com, with more than 20 additional advertisers purchasing airtime on TV throughout the day and 18 advertisers buying ads online.
CNN's event-based sponsorship strategy is mirrored by MTV and BET, which have recruited sponsors such as Verizon, Target and Procter & Gamble for their inauguration coverage.
But it's also markedly different from that of its main competitor, Fox News, which recently told Ad Age sibling TV Week its plans to focus its sales and marketing efforts on three new shows launching later this month rather than one day of inauguration coverage. MSNBC, which like CNN experienced its highest-rated year among adults 25 to 54, has also sold out its inaugural sponsorship packages.
Overall 2008 was a banner year for the cable news networks, which gained their largest share of news coverage against their broadcast competitors, particularly among the key advertiser demographics of 18 to 49 and 25 to 54. Fox finished the year with an average of 497,000 adults 25 to 54 in prime time. CNN was No. 2, with an average 455,000 viewers in the demo, followed by MSNBC, with 369,000.
Thank you for being part of the Obamicon.Me phenomenon. We knew we had a fun idea when it hit us, but we had no idea we'd get this kind of response. In less than two weeks, we've had millions of page views and nearly 200,000 Obamicons have been created–and activity grows by the hour.
If you haven't visited the site lately, you may not know about a few new features we've launched or about a special offer from our partner, Zazzle, that expires tonight.
1) Paste has partnered with Zazzle.com to make it possible to put *your Obamicons* on a wide variety of cool products: T-shirts, mugs, postcards, posters, bumper stickers, mousepads, postage stamps, business cards and more! You can customize them and even choose new products with your Obamicon on them.
In honor of the inauguration, they are offering a special $4.40 discount on all shirts that expires tonight (to get the discount, use code: 440SHIRTSALE). Just log In to your account and head to the "My Profile" page. Mouse over any of your Obamicons and click the "Order" button to be taken to a page with all the options! Get started at http://obamicon.me/.
2) We've launched a Facebook application that lets you share your Obamicon with your friends. You can even post your Obamicons to your Facebook photo gallery and easily make one your profile pic. The link to ObamiconMe on Facebook is on our website, or you can go there directly: http://apps.facebook.com/obamiconme/.
The creativity that our little tool has unleashed will last well beyond the inauguration, and we'll keep adding features like community tools and new concepts for "webicons." Stay tuned (or tooned, if you prefer).
Finally, please bear with us on the speed of Obamicon.Me. Our Facebook application may be particularly affected. We've more than quintupled our capacity since we launched, but each new server is at capacity within a couple minutes of coming onboard. We'll keep fine-tuning and we should settle into a manageable capacity soon.
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Well, gosh, thanks…I'll look into your site further…meanwhile, thank you for the honor, as I sure agree with you on your last line re: the SEO bit…we're a nonprofit labor of love indeed.
Here's the article in full…but you'll have to get the pithy commentary from the Wired Chronicle profs directly on their subs. site…sigh.
"In this time of global economic uncertainty, comparisons to the Great Depression abound. As we look back to this time, we should be clear about its lessons. For example, some people may assume that the New Deal fixed the fiscal problems. But as any student of that period knows, it was the Second World War, not the New Deal, that re-primed the economic pump. Still, as wartime production blended into the postwar boom, it did so on a far more stable basis, one enabled by the regulatory framework established by the New Deal: resetting the relationship between government and the private sector, allowing better conditions for workers, and redirecting revolutionary political tendencies back to the center through reform. In fact, many economic historians suggest that the postwar economy was possible only because the New Deal laid this regulatory groundwork. If we forget this lesson, we do so to our peril, lest we miss the opportunity that today's crisis presents for us to rethink the meaning and role of policy for the future of the United States. Internet policy is not least in this equation, not only because it involves the most innovative and multidimensional technology—significantly affecting law, social norms, and the market—but also because it has the potential to reconfigure policy in a number of interrelated areas such as international relations, commerce, communications, and global democracy.
Perhaps the most important yet overlooked lesson from the era of the Great Depression is that it was a time of transition from an agrarian to an industrial global economy. Before reforms in the United States, or similar ones abroad, even the most developed countries did not have the right combinations or complexity of relationships between government and the free market to order industrial production on an international scale. From this perspective, we gain a clearer understanding of what animated the grand ideological (communism versus capitalism) and political (colonialism versus independence) conflicts of the twentieth century. At the end of the Second World War, the emergence of the once-maligned "welfare state" created a broader foundation for modern industrial production, at least sufficient to realize the hopes of the eighteenth-century democratic revolutions to create a middle-class society. Moreover, this progress offered developing nations a template for social and economic advancement that has guided progress throughout the latter part of the twentieth century.
A transition from an industrial to an information economy underpins the current crisis. Global economies neither know nor appreciate how to monetize information, how to align it with traditional forms of financial transactions, instruments, or tax conventions, how to accelerate the production of goods and services on an international scale, or even how to create fair workplaces, conditions, and wage and hour rules in a "flat" world. It is no wonder that the major policy issues of our day—global warming and sustainability, international health care and education, urbanization and overpopulation—overwhelm us. We do not have a framework to wrap our collective minds around an understanding of the issues in connection with each other in order to formulate clear, overarching policy.
Most important, we must integrate what currently goes under the label of "Internet policy" into a global perspective on these pressing issues. The following are some of the specific Internet-related policy needs: a coherent, subsidized approach to broadband deployment; the proper implementation of "net-neutrality" rules; electronic surveillance laws that are commensurate with contemporary technologies and that, as a constitutional matter, privilege privacy while respecting appropriate law enforcement measures; intellectual property laws that balance innovation and incentive while considering the requirements of developed and developing areas to have access to cultural material without having to pay premiums to developed countries; and a redefinition of jurisdiction commensurate with the global Internet and corresponding substantive law appropriate to the conflicts that arise in cyberspace. How people around the world communicate, innovate, and create culture on the Internet, together with rules for business and social behavior, will support progressive environmental, health, and education initiatives. In a networked world, everything is up for discussion: from choosing videoconferencing strategies that will reduce the extraordinary fossil fuel emissions created by aviation travel, to establishing global universities that will enable collaborative collections, teaching, learning, and outreach missions, to formulating new market models that will remunerate artists and the delivery of content no matter the medium. We need more thoughtful and complex rules to strike a balance between setting global standards for free speech and respecting local customs.
Finally, to accomplish these goals in the United States, we need a new Internet-specific government agency. Modeled on old technologies and outmoded trade practices, the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission, respectively, do not have adequate understanding, scope, or proverbial horsepower to address the multifaceted, complex questions that a global Internet raises today. Questions range from issues related to personal privacy, international diplomacy, and intellectual property based on real property, to new concepts of cyber-dollars woven into the value of user contributions and virtual worlds and the deployment of an evenly monetized global information economy. The United States, as an international leader, must establish neither a "czar for intellectual property" nor a "point person for the Internet" but rather a dedicated federal agency on par with those that exist already populated with people who truly understand the historical significance of this technology and its transformative potential in so many areas, from ideology through education and the global economy.
Tracy Mitrano is Director of Information Technology Policy and Computer Policy and Law Programs at Cornell University.
TC explains CNN had a peak of 1.3 million simultaneous streams, Akamai reported a peak of 5.4 million simultaneous visitors per minute to the various news sites for which it hosts video, and more than 7 million simultaneous streams.
And yes, most of the students watched it on plain ol' TV not the internet.
As always, I don't think it's an 'either/or' dilemma…just as books won't vanish, neither will TV…the preferences and ways of accessing media are as unique as the media mavens themselves, n'est ce pas?
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i'm going to be a welder (…or maybe i'll just marry one)
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/24/business/24jobs.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
Despite Recession, High Demand for Skilled Labor
By LOUIS UCHITELLE
Just as the recession began, Chris McGrary, a manager at the Cianbro Corporation, set out to hire 80 "experienced" welders. Only now, 18 months later, is he completing the roster.
With the unemployment rate soaring, there have been plenty of applicants. But the welding test stumped many of them. Mr. McGrary found that only those with 10 years of experience — and not all of them — could produce a perfect weld: one without flaws, even in an X-ray. Flawless welds are needed for the oil refinery sections that Cianbro is building in Brewer, Me.
"If you don't hire in a day or two, the ones that can do that," Mr. McGrary said, "they are out the door and working for another company."
Six million jobs have disappeared across the country since Mr. McGrary began his quest. The unemployment rate has risen precipitously to 9.4 percent, the highest level in nearly 30 years, and most of the jobs that do come open are quickly filled from the legions of seekers. But unnoticed in the government's standard employment data, employers are begging for qualified applicants for certain occupations, even in hard times. Most of the jobs involve skills that take years to attain.
Welder is one, employers report. Critical care nurse is another. Electrical lineman is yet another, particularly those skilled in stringing high-voltage wires across the landscape. Special education teachers are in demand. So are geotechnical engineers, trained in geology as well as engineering, a combination sought for oil field work. Respiratory therapists, who help the ill breathe, are not easily found, at least not by the Permanente Medical Group, which employs more than 30,000 health professionals. And with infrastructure spending now on the rise, civil engineers are in demand to supervise the work.
"Not newly graduated civil engineers," said Larry Jacobson, executive director of the National Society of Professional Engineers. "What's missing are enough licensed professionals who have worked at least five years under experienced engineers before taking the licensing exam."
While these workers might be lured away by higher offers in a robust economy, they should be more plentiful when overall business demand is as slack as it is now.
For these hard-to-fill jobs, there seems to be a common denominator. Employers are looking for people who have acquired an exacting skill, first through education — often just high school vocational training — and then by honing it on the job. That trajectory, requiring years, is no longer so easy in America, said Richard Sennett, a New York University sociologist.
The pressure to earn a bachelor's degree draws young people away from occupational training, particularly occupations that do not require college, Mr. Sennett said, and he cited two other factors. Outsourcing interrupts employment before a skill is fully developed, and layoffs undermine dedication to a single occupation. "People are told they can't get back to work unless they retrain for a new skill," he said.
None of this deterred Keelan Prados from pursuing a career as a welder, one among roughly 200,000 across the nation. At 28, he has more than a decade of experience, beginning when he was a teenager, building and repairing oil field equipment in his father's shop in Louisiana. Marriage to a Canadian brought the Pradoses to Maine, near her family. And before Mr. Prados joined Cianbro, an industrial contractor, he ran his own business, repairing logging equipment out of a welding and machine shop on the grounds of his home in Brewer.
The recession dried up that work, and last December, he answered one of Mr. McGrary's ads. "I welded a couple of pieces of plate together for them and two pipes, and they were impressed," Mr. Prados said. In less than two weeks, he was at work on Cianbro's oil refinery project, earning $22 an hour and among the youngest of Mr. McGrary's hires, most of whom are in their mid-30s to early 40s.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not track how often Mr. Prados's experience — applying for a job and quickly being offered it — is repeated in America in the midst of huge and protracted unemployment. A bureau survey counts the number of job openings and the number of hires, but the data is not broken down by occupation.
The Conference Board, a business organization in New York, comes closer. In a monthly count of online job openings — listed on Monster.com and more than 1,200 similar Web sites — it breaks the advertised openings into 22 broad occupational categories and compares those with the number of unemployed whose last job, according to the bureau, was in each category. In only four of the categories — architecture and engineering, the physical sciences, computer and mathematical science, and health care — were the unemployed equal to or fewer than the listed job openings. There were, in sum, 1.09 million listed openings and only 582,700 unemployed people presumably available to fill them.
The Conference Board's hard-to-fill openings include registered nurses, but the shortage is not as great as it was before the recession, particularly in battered states like Michigan and Ohio, said Cheryl Peterson, a director of the American Nurses Association.
"Until the downturn, it was easy for experienced registered nurses to find employment right in their communities, in whatever positions they wanted," Ms. Peterson said. "Now it is a little more difficult because the number of job openings has fallen and we have more retired nurses, in need of income, coming back."
That does not hold for nurses who have a decade of experience caring for critically ill people, particularly in hospital recovery rooms, said Dr. Robert Pearl, chief executive and chairman of the Permanente Medical Group, a big employer of medical professionals. "There are probably more nurses recently trained than there are jobs for them," he said, "but for those with the highest level of skill and experience, there are always openings." And at $100,000 in pay.
That is also the case for geological engineers like Diane Oshlo, who was hired last month by Kleinfelder, a professional services firm headquartered in San Diego that takes on big projects, like the environmental cleanup work Ms. Oshlo is doing in Corpus Christi, Tex., at the site of an inactive oil refinery. Engineers like her, skilled in petroleum, are in short supply, and those who are also professional geologists are even rarer.
That made Ms. Oshlo, 50, a hot prospect when she decided to relocate from Chicago, where she had lived for years, doing similar work for a similar firm. Margaret Duner, a Kleinfelder recruiter, spotted her résumé when it arrived in the spring in response to a job ad, and quickly brought her into the hiring process. "Diane stood out," Ms. Duner said.
Two other firms to which Ms. Oshlo sent résumés also quickly offered work. What swayed her was not the $65,000 salary — there will be raises and bonuses soon, Ms. Duner said — but Kleinfelder's willingness to pay to move her to Corpus Christi.
"I told the two others I couldn't wait," Ms. Oshlo said. "They offered roughly the same pay, but they weren't sure about the relocation package."
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Her story is pathetic. It is difficult to read it and not pity her. It reads like this: Miss Ekade Oyintarila, as a youth corps member, participated in the voter registration exercise and had an accident. She is now confined in a small room at Akenfa, a suburb in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital. The 27-year-old graduate of Economics from the Niger Delta University (NDU), in the last cover report of Niger Delta Report said: "Sometimes, I even get tempted to commit suicide because of the situation I found myself. I have tried suicide not once. When I became a graduate, I felt I had achieved one of my dreams in life. I got my NYSC letter and went to camp and came out . What I wanted to do after my youth service was to get a good job, be useful to the society, my family and myself.
"I had an accident. On the last day of the preview, we submitted all our computers, tools they (INEC) gave to us and also collected our allowances. Actually, I was on the way to collect the allowances when I had the accident.
"I later discovered myself in an ambulance. I asked the man with me what happened. He told me it was an accident. He asked me of my people's address. It was only my father's phone number that I could remember off by heart then.
"He called my dad immediately and I spoke to him. My father asked me not to worry, that I was going to be okay. That was the last thing I remembered. I went back into a coma.
She wrote Governor Seriake Dickson. The governor received the letter and sent acknowledgement dated August 15, last year and signed by the Chief of Staff, Mrs. Dido Waltson-Jack, to the family of Ekande. Dickson further sent his Commissioner for Health, Dr. Anapurere Awoli to visit Oyintarila and assess her condition. The commissioner visited the family and rekindled the hope of the victim. But several months gone by, Oyintarila's hope has been hanging.
The commissioner said he forwarded a memo of his recommendations on the victim's condition to the governor on August 21, last year.
A November 12, last year letter by Miss Oyintarila thanked the governor for sending his commissioner to her. She reminded the governor that the file of her case had been sent to his table.
She begged: "His Excellency, l now have a renewed hope that l can walk again as my file is on your table for approval. I am a hard-working girl. I was serving my nation Nigeria on INEC assignment as a corps member when l had an accident.
What more is there to say? Dickson seems to hold the key to Miss Oyintarila walking again. Please make her walk, your Excellency.
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Monarch softball splits season opening doubleheader with Colby
March 22, 2019 by Gerard Wellbrock Leave a Comment
HAYS, Kan. – The TMP-Marian softball team split their season-opening doubleheader with Colby Friday at the TMP Field. The Eagles rallied to take the opener 12-7. The Monarchs came back to win game two 13-7.
Emilee Augustine hit a two-run homer in the first inning of game one then had a two-run double in the third and scored on Sophia Coulter's double as the Monarchs built a 5-1 lead after three innings. They led 6-2 after four innings when the Eagles struck for 10 runs in the top of the fifth.
Kyleigh Allen allowed 12 runs on 18 hits with seven strikeouts and four walks and suffered the complete game loss.
After giving up a run in the top of the first inning of game two, the Monarchs scored three in the bottom of the inning and six in the second to build a 9-1 lead. Colby answered with four in the top of the third but TMP added two in the fifth and sixth to hold them at bay.
Lexi Gottschalk had three hits and Emily Schulte drove in three runs. Annie Wasinger allowed five runs (two earned) on four hits over the first three innings. Kyliegh Allen came in relief and gave up two runs (one earned) on four hits with five strikeouts and two walks over the last four innings.
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Poster Lagwa Do From Luka Chuppi: Be It Newspapers Or Digital - Kartik Aaryan & Kriti Sanon's Song Will Surely Top All The Charts!
Home » Videos » Movie Songs » Poster Lagwa Do From Luka Chuppi: Be It Newspapers Or Digital – Kartik Aaryan & Kriti Sanon's Song Will Surely Top All The Charts!
After much buzz, the makers of Kartik Aaryan & Kriti Sanon's Luka Chuppi have finally released a new song – Poster Lagwa Do and it's already marking its place in the viewers' playlists. The song is a recreation of Akshay Kumar's super-hit version from the movie Aflatoon (1997).
The song showcases Kriti & Kartik deep in love who seem to have eloped, and their family members are out on a search for them, which can be seen at the start of the song. Poster Lagwa Do has been crooned by Mika Singh & Sunanda Sharma and both the leads can be seen flaunting their best moves.
Actor Kartik Aaryan has always idolized Akshay Kumar. The actor from the beginning of his career has been vocal about his love and respect for the superstar. Ocourse, while everyone is a fan of Akshay Kumar's comic timing, Kartik Aaryan too is known for his ace act in the genre and many have also noticed that both the actors have a similar kinda million-dollar-smile, which can light up the darkest corner.
Luka Chuppi, starring Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon, will hit the screens on March 1, 2019.
Aquaman Box Office: Collects Over $316 Million In The US To Surpass Marvel's Iron Man 2!
It's Not Just Super 30, Hrithik Roshan Might Have Another HUGE News For His Fans!
"No more hide and seek. Luka Chuppi to hit the screens on March 1, 2019," Kartik had earlier announced on Twitter.
Directed by debutant Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan, the film is set in Mathura. It will present Kartik and Kriti as local TV reporters.
Luka Chuppi also features actors Aparshakti Khurana, Pankaj Tripathi and Vinay Pathak in pivotal roles.
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Zanesville ist der Name folgender Orte:
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Niagara Hospice relies on the community for financial support to provide services to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. Additional support is funded through grants, corporate donations, planned and deferred giving, community events, and tax-deductible voluntary contributions.
Click on a link below for more information on how to help Niagara Hospice, and in turn our patients and their families.
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You know how I ranted about KickStarter a while back, but said it did have some cool stuff on there?
What it boils down to is that those guys invented something that can make your everyday computer a lot faster. Now, this kind of stuff comes really expensive, so it isn't really consumer-market ready.
That's where their KickStarter bumps in. They want to us the funding they get to make it more affordable, and "allow everyone to have a supercomputer for just 99 Dollars". It sounds great, and the fact that parallel computer is going to become widely used gets me excited, so I really hope these guys can pull it off.
The goal hasn't been met yet, and there's seven days left, so if you have some spare money laying around, please fund them!
A friend told me about this like 3 hours ago but couldn't give me any specifics about the project's name or even that it was on kickstarter.
What a coincidence I stumble upon it right here ;). Definitely gonna spend something!
Also, just found this blog. Lovely design! Following and now checking out the other posts!
It sounds like a pretty interesting project, and it should do a lot of good if it succeeds. Which it hopefully will. I found it charming how with their limited pledges the amount of pledges available are the number of bytes in something. If that makes any kind of sense. I'm sure you know what I mean.
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Learn how to create a 'hyperlink' to another page or website.
If you are referencing another area of the Educa site, or if you want to direct people to a different site altogether, you can make it a whole lot easier for them to get there by creating what's called a "Hyperlink".
What is a "Web Address" or "URL"?
The term web address/URL will be brought up in these steps below. If you're not sure what these terms mean, a web address (or a URL) is a unique address that every page on the internet has. For example, Educa's web address is: www.geteduca.com.
You can locate a page's Web Address at the top of your browser. Highlight the address and copy it.
1: Back in Educa write out the text that you want to be clickable. For example, you could write "Click Here" or you could simply paste the web address in.
3: When the text is highlighted the "Insert/Edit Link" tool will become available in your toolbar as shown below. Click the Insert/Edit Link button (the icon looks like a chain link).
4: This will open up a popup window. Paste the web address you want to link people to into the "Link URL" field. Then click "insert".
Tip: We also recommend saving the message as a draft and testing the link before publishing it to everyone, just to make sure everything is working.
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Still from Maman Colonelle directed by Dieudo Hamadi.
Maman Colonelle, directed by Dieudo Hamadi has received the SIGNIS-WACC Human Rights Award 2017.
A feature-length documentary, it highlights the courage of one person to fight against sexual abuse in a war-torn country which is the Democratic Republic of Congo.
One of the most violent conflict is occurring in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. For more than 20 years, the violence has been omnipresent in that part of this immense country. One of the aspects of that war is the sexual violence towards women.
There are hundreds of thousands of victims, young and old. The fact that they are sexually abused is already terrible, but the psychological, physical and social consequences are important too. Society blames them, and does not see them as the victims they are, and denies them justice and their rights.
Maman Colonelle is a film about this issue, about human rights. It is a film that restores human dignity – and peace – not only to women who suffered war crimes but also to the Congolese in general because they are taking the initiative to work for a better society.
In Maman Colonelle, the young Congolese director Dieudo Hamadi (left) follows a Congolese police officer, Honorine Munyole. She is responsible for a special but small unit for the protection of women and children in Bukavu in Eastern Congo, known for its scandalously high frequency of rape. Hamadi could not foresee that she would be transferred from this city to Kisangani, where he came from.
The documentary begins with her transfer from Bukavu to Kisangani. In Bukavu she was respected by everyone and had authority. Now, she has to do everything to gain the respect and trust of the local population, the women and above all the administration and the police department. She is determined, and she proves one can make a difference in a corrupt environment. She does all she can to empower the disillusioned women who want to be recognized as war victims.
The film has won many awards, including a commendation from the Ecumenical Jury at the Berlin International Film festival in 2017. At the time, the jury noted that, "Dieudo Hamadi gets close to his subject, points to the traumatic aftermath of violence, and then shows the potential, if not for a utopia, at least for a reconstructed community of survivors where hope may emerge".
Other awards include the Amnesty International Durban Human Rights Award, the Zanzibar Int'l Film Festival Award for Best Documentary and the Award of the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam.
Last year, the 2016 WACC-SIGNIS Human Rights Award was given to the film Cahier Africain directed by Heid Specogna (Germany/Switzerland, 2016), a feature-length documentary highlighting the fate of the women and their children in the Central African Republic.
Every year, the Human Rights Award is given to a documentary that throws light on a question of human rights reflecting the values and priorities of the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) and SIGNIS, the World Catholic Association for Communication.
By Staff| April 16, 2018
Categories: News|Cinema
Keywords: Cinema, Communication Rights
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Hilary Lynn Spears, 37, dies
Hilary Lynn Spears, much beloved daughter of Drs. Laura and Paul "Pete" Spears, died on Nov. 21 at the age of 37.
Hilary was born in Harrisburg and raised in York. She attended York Country Day School before graduating from York Suburban High School in 2001. In 2007 she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in photography from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA. Hilary was a talented photographer with a keen eye for portraits which revealed a great deal about her subjects. She charted a fiercely independent path during her life, following it uncompromisingly despite obstacles and personal setbacks.
In addition to her parents, Hilary is survived by her grandmother Josephine Frey Spears, by her brother David Spears and his wife Cassandra of York, and by her uncle Dr. Alan J. Smith and his wife Dr. Helen Lew of Oakland, CA. Also surviving is her aunt Patricia (Spears) Eisenhauer and her husband Shaun, and by her cousins Christopher and Lauren Eisenhauer.
There will be no public viewing. Following cremation, a private family memorial is planned through Wetzel Funeral Home & Crematory, Hanover.
For those desiring, friends may donate in her memory to the York County SPCA, 3159 N Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17406.
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Any number of unusual websites pop up on the "chicago" tag on del.icio.us, but among the more unusual of late is the Calling Frog Survey sponsored by the Chicago Wilderness Habitat Project. Unusual, yes, but interesting and important, as well. While most of the winter workshops have already taken place, volunteers are still needed to help organize this annual effort to preserve the local amphibian population. Check the site for more details.
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L'École nationale de commerce et de gestion de Casablanca (ENCG-C) est une grande école de commerce marocaine, composante de l'Université Hassan II de Casablanca au Maroc.
Située dans le quartier industriel et d'affaires Ain Sebâa de la capitale économique du Royaume du Maroc, l'École Nationale de Commerce et de Gestion de Casablanca (ENCGC) forme des cadres dans les domaines de commerce et de gestion, débouchant sur les métiers du commerce international , de comptabilité et de la finance, de gestion des ressources humaines, d'audit et de contrôle de gestion et de conseil en management des organisations.
Cette école offre des échanges pour les étudiants avec des établissements d'élites en Allemagne, aux États-Unis, en France, en Finlande et en Chine .
Présentation
L'École Nationale de Commerce et de Gestion de Casablanca est un établissement public de l'Université Hassan II de Casablanca et composante du réseau des ENCG du Royaume. Créée en 2007, L'ENCG Casablanca a pour objectifs de:
Former des cadres de haut niveau dans les domaines du Commerce et de la Gestion;
Faire participer les futurs cadres à l'animation culturelle et scientifique de la région à travers l'organisation et l'animation de conférences, séminaires, colloques, forums… ;
Doter les futurs cadres de compétences managériales dans le domaine de Commerce et Gestion;
Ces objectifs s'inscrivent dans la stratégie de l'ENCG de Casablanca qui est portée sur un enseignement interactif associant expérience et théorie pour former des managers à fort potentiel, capables d'appréhender dans un cadre multinational les grands enjeux sociaux, politiques et économiques de demain.
L'École Nationale de Commerce et de gestion Casablanca propose une offre de formation riche diversifiée de diplômes qui sont structurés par filières:
Formations
Formation initiale
Concours d'accès et admission
Les étudiants qui désirent rejoindre l'ENCG Casablanca, postulent leurs candidature à partir du mois de juin jusqu'au début du mois de juillet de l'année en question et ce à travers la plateforme Tafem.ma, la candidature est ouverte face aux bachelier marocains et étrangers. Vers la troisième semaine du mois de juillet la liste des étudiants présélectionnés est affiché, la présélection, se réalise par ordre de mérité, sur la base de la moyenne générale des notes obtenues au baccalauréat de l'enseignement secondaire. Les seuils d'admission varient d'une année à une autre, mais généralement le seuil avoisine 14 pour les bacheliers issus de la filière sciences économiques, 14.5 pour la filière sciences mathématique et 16 pour la filière sciences expérimentales.
Les étudiants présélectionnés sont amenés à se présenter aux centres d'examens afin de passer un test écrit appelé "Test d'Admissibilité à la Formation En Management" d'où l'acronyme TAFEM. Ce test comprend 4 sous-tests à savoir :
Un test de mémorisation
Un test de problèmes mathématiques
Un test de culture générale
Un test de linguistique et sémantique.
La liste des étudiants retenus définitivement ainsi que la liste d'attente sont publiés dans la plateforme quelques jours après le passage du TAFEM. Généralement les étudiants retenus sont au nombre de 300.
Cursus cycle normale
La formation s'étale sur 5 ans (10 semestres). Les trois premières années d'études constituent le tronc commun destiné à l'acquisition d'une formation sur les différentes disciplines en commerce et gestion. En , les étudiants ont le choix entre les deux filières commerce ou gestion. En Semestre 8, les étudiants optent pour l'une des options cités dans le tableau ci-dessous:
Qualité académique
Les professeurs de l'ENCG-C sont fortement impliqués dans la pédagogie auprès des étudiants, auxquels il convient d'ajouter les intervenants extérieurs de haute qualité académique. Les professeurs de l'ENCG Casablanca s'investissent également dans la recherche scientifique, dans le but de produire de nouveaux savoirs pour garantir une irrigation permanente des enseignements par les plus récentes découverte en Management.
Formation continue
L'École Nationale de commerce et de gestion propose également des formations continues, afin de perfectionner les acquis théoriques et méthodologiques nécessaires pour occuper un poste de responsabilité. Ci-après les formations continues proposées par l'ENCG Casablanca:
Management et Administration des Entreprises
Comptabilité Finances
Management logistique et commerce international
Stratégie Digitale et Management des Organisations
Communication Digitale de l'Entreprise et Relation Client
Management et Gouvernance des PME/PMI
Marketing et Techniques Commerciales
Management et Gestion des Entreprises
Management Logistique et Transports (MLT)
Comptabilité, Contrôle de gestion et Audit (MCCA)
Management des Ressources Humaines (MRH)
Stratégie et Ingénierie Financière (MSIF)
Actuariat et Finance (MAF)
Marketing et Stratégie Commerciale (MMSC)
Management des Établissements de Santé (MMES)
Management Touristique (MMT)
Management des Risques et RSE (MMRRSE)
Management Stratégique et Gestion de l'Innovation (MSGI)
Partenariats
L'ENCG de Casablanca a signé plusieurs conventions avec différentes Universités et écoles étrangères
Ludwigshafen University of Applied Sciences
Wuhan University of Science and Technology
University of Bridgeport / Springfield College
Institut Supérieur de Commerce International de Dunkerque- Côte d'Opale / (IAE) de l'Université de Valenciennes
Centria University of Applied Science
Université de Jordanie
Université de Carthage / École supérieure de commerce de Tunis
L'Institut Supérieur de Management ISM (Groupe ISM-Sénégal)
Notes et références
Voir aussi
Liens externes
Site officiel
ENCG-Casablanca: Formation de Master et Master Spécialisé
Université au Maroc
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A Cherokee boy plants an apple seed, and as soon as a seedling appears he can see the apple tree it is meant to be. But the little apple tree isn't so sure. Young and impatient, it begins to doubt its calling, especially after apples fail to appear that first fall. How can the boy convince the tree to give the seasons the time to work their magic? Story in English with Cherokee translation.
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Hong Kong Airlines Working on Restructuring
by Tomos Howells
LONDON – Hong Kong Airlines has announced that it is working on plans to help consolidate its fleet and route network.
The announcement comes after months of financial stresses hitting the airline this year.
It is believed that the cuts to the airlines fleet will see the number of planes drop from 38 to 28, which will mostly be through the removal of its ageing A330-200's.
The carrier currently operates a fleet of 21 A330s, 11 A320s and Six A350s all of which are in service, it is believed that the carrier has an additional three A350s in storage.
It has not yet been made clear, however, on how the airline will proceed with its aircraft on order.
The carrier has 27 new aircraft on its order books which include one A320, six Boeing 777 Freighters, 11 A350-900s and nine A330-300s, but has made no comment on whether or not these new planes will replace their entire current fleet, or if they will be sent back or cancelled.
Hong Kong Airlines released a statement which said: "Hong Kong Airlines is here to stay and committed to sustaining our long-term growth. We have and will remain open to discussions with strong strategic investors,"
In a report from Flight Global, it is believed that the Hong Kong Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) had reportedly said that they were "gravely concerned" of reports that were circling about the airline having claims against them for recovery of arrears in court and has since asked the airline to "explain the situation" over concerns that the carrier may soon start to slowly disappear.
These comments were made after a report was released by aircraft lessor AerCap and trust provider Wilmington Trust, who it is believed are both seeking around $19.1 million dollars from the carrier all of which are unpaid lease rental fees for an estimated eight aircraft.
It is believed that Cathay Pacific is interested in the purchase of shares in the airline and that the carrier is weighing up the possibility of taking a minority stake in Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express, although reports from the airline say that they are currently only in talks with Hong Kong Express.
It is not yet clear on whether or not the airline is in trouble or if a simple restructure of the operations is all that it needs, however, what is clear is that the airline has outstanding debts to pay and people including airlines around the world will be watching very carefully on how this develops in the coming months.
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Kim Kardashian shares idyllic Wyoming family photo after saying she wants to move there
September 18, 2019 BY Robert Peterpaul
The Wests have gone West! Kim Kardashian West gave fans a glimpse at her family's gorgeous view in Wyoming on Tuesday, September 17. The 38-year-old reality queen and her husband Kanye West are making use of the sprawling ranch he recently purchased in the scenic state, taking in some late summer sunsets with their daughters North, six, and Chicago, 19 months, and three-year-old son Saint. "Wyoming nights," Kim wrote alongside the sweet evening snap.
Kim Kardashian West watches North and Chicago ride a horse
The photo captures the famous fivesome sitting at a picnic table in front of a magnificent mountain range. A campfire, which seems to be North West's focus, is crackling nearby as the little family unit enjoys kabobs. Only four-month-old Psalm West is missing from the lovely portrait.
Kourtney and Kim (plus the kids) take on Costa Rica!
Three days prior, Kim treated the world to the first look at her family's Wyoming trip with a more adventurous photo. As the beauty mogul supervised nearby - in a chic pair of purple athletic pants, nonetheless - cowgirl boot-clad North hugged her sibling Chicago as they sat atop a pinto horse. The mom-of- four simply wrote: "Wyoming."
Kim and Kanye on a family visit to Wyoming in 2018
Fans are wondering if a full-time move to the bucking bronco state is in the family's future. Kim addressed this on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon just last week, saying she loves L.A. too much to make a permanent move right now. "I envision summers, I envision some weekends [in Wyoming], but yeah, we love it. It's like, the prettiest place you've ever seen in your entire life," she said. "Even my sisters, everyone, we've had this dream of getting a ranch and just spending our summers there and getting away."
Kim Kardashian shares new picture of her baby boy Psalm West
Even still, Kim has also said that she sees their family moving to Wyoming sometime in the next decade. "I see us living on a ranch in Wyoming, occasionally going to Palm Springs and our home in Los Angeles — and becoming a lawyer," she said recently told Vogue Arabia. "In my mind, I'm already living in those 10 years."
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Q: How can I display 2 elements in the same position using css? <div>
<ul class="social-icon">
<li>
<a href="#" class="social-facebook">
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I want to display this two icon in same position like one icon...Please Help me. Sorry for my Bad English.
Here is jsfiddle editor link
A: Use the following css:
.social-facebook {
position:relative;
}
.fa-facebook {
position: absolute;
top: 0px;
left: 0px;
}
Note: You can tweak the left/top properties to your liking.
Here's the updated fiddle: http://jsfiddle.net/2N2YF/32/
A: .fa { position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 10px;}
This should do the trick
A: heres fiddle: fiddle example
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The base IG insulating glass line allows easy assembly for double or triple insulating glass units. The loading zone at the inlet is perfectly designed to easily feed the washer in a timely manner. Using a 6 brushes washer including a drying zone ensures perfect cleanness of the single sheets before frame mounting and insulating glass assembly. Final visual quality checks can be done at the frame mounting station. The press finalizes this automated process before manual take off and secondary sealing.
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The hearing of the case was resumed at eleven o'clock on Saturday, and Mr. Curran having concluded his address,
Mr. Sidney proceeded to reply, in a very able speech, on behalf of the petitioner. He said the duty devolved upon him of addressing them upon the entire case, as it had been presented- and he would not be saying what he really thought if he did not give expression to the feelings of emotion which entered his mind on hearing the address of his learned and able friend, Mr. Curran - it would be, on his part, a want of candour to deny the effect produced by that speech. He had made a most able argument, and he believed in saying that he was not stating what was novel or new in that part of the world. No doubt he had carried the minds of the jury with him by the very great ability he had displayed; but, at the same time, feeling that emotion, he (Mr. Sidney) had sufficient confidence in the gentlemen whom he addressed to know that, as soon as the trifling effects of his learned friend's address had passed away that they would carefully follow him through the details as he deemed it his duty to bring under their consideration the law and the bearings of the case in several aspects.
If an individual, passing by, dropped into the court by chance, got as far as the threshold, and listened to Mr. Curran, he would think he was listening to that gentleman defending a man on trial for his life, and if there was an adverse verdict that his neck would be swinging on the scaffold. He had thrown his heart and soul into the case, and in his zeal he would wish them to believe that to find for in inquisition would be worse than the consignment of his client to the scaffold. It had been said so more than once. He, (Mr. Sidney) would ask them to disabuse their minds of that awful impression. It was new to him to know that when Sovereign of the realm had instituted the constitutional right of authorising the highest legal tribunal in the land to throw its shield of protection over a man whom they believed to be incapable of protecting his rights - it was new to him to know that the exercise of that prerogative was to be turned into a species of oppression worse than if a man stood at the bar of that court on a capital charge. He could only excuse it by the zeal of his learned friend, who admitted he had thrown his heart into the case, and, if he were carried away, he asked them to excuse him. That was the extent of his error; but it was an error to suppose that the inquisition had been directed with such an object, or that its result would produce such an effect. It was not the law, and he was startled when he heard the respected head practitioner of the city propounding a doctrine so novel, that on one occasion the Master of the Rolls had given it as his deliberate opinion that a man was robbed and plundered once he was found a lunatic. If the Master of the Rolls gave utterance to that judgement, there was then some peculiar case under consideration which called for it; but to give it as a general proposition that a man was robbed and plundered once the Court of Chancery was put in motion, would be giving effect to a libel as foul as it was malicious. These doctrines were not propounded in the Court of Chancery. The head of that court neither robbed nor plundered the persons over whom he had control. It was his duty to discharge the trust solemnly reposed in him, and throw the shield of protection over every man whom the Almighty, in His wisdom, had thought fit to deprive of one of those essentials to enable him to protect himself from apoliation or the snares of the cunning and crafty who would take from him the substance he had earned by the sweat of his brow. -
That was the object of the commission, but it was not consign Mr. O'Reilly to be the future inmate of a lunatic asylum. It was not to declare him a maniac, or dead, according to the civil laws, but to declare by the inquisition that he was readily imposed on, and indifferent and careless about his property so long as he obtained that which was his failing. Those topics were put forward to create a prejudice in the case, but they were not law. If they disregarded the obligations imposed upon them in the present case they would pervert the law, and neutralise one of the greatest safeguards of the liberty of the subject. The learned counsel reviewed the case with great ability in a speech of close on three hours' duration, and called upon the jury to find in favour of the inquisition. If they did so they would never have cause to regret it, and no matter what might be their feelings, he asked them to disregard them, for their verdict would relieve Mr. O'Reilly from the unhappy position he was in. By their verdict they would afford him the only chance of recovering that memory which was gone, and do what was best calculated to improve him. Doing that they would do all his friends could wish, and, if they failed in that, he would say there was never a more calamitous misfortune than to cast Mr. O'Reilly forth on the world again to be scoffed and ridiculed. He called upon them to do their duty and relieve him from the fangs of his enemy, and he would yet thank them. (At the conclusion of the learned counsel's address there was loud applause in court.)
Mr. Commissioner Brady, in charging the jury, said that the law cast upon him the responsibility of addressing some observations to guide them in the application of the evidence which they had listened to with so much patience and anxious interest for many days. From the close attention which they had bestowed upon the case he rejoiced that it would be necessary for him to trouble them with but few observations, and those directed more to the law of the case, and to the nature of their inquiry, rather than to any minute recapitulation of the evidence, which their memory, no doubt, retained as accurately as his notes could supply it to them. It was right to explain exactly the nature of their inquiry, which an experience of no short period justified him in asserting to be as delicate and difficult a one as it ever had been his fortune to preside over. A great many observations had been made as to the consequences of their verdict. In one sense that was a consideration which they should exclude altogether from the jury box. They, no doubt had been often told, by the judges of assize, that they had nothing whatever to do with what might be the consequences of their verdict; but yet on an inquiry such as the present one – fortunately, not very common in the County Meath, and one with which the jury had not much previous experience. - He thought it was not unbecoming in him to state what the laws were with respect to commissions of lunacy, and also what the practice was in the management of those who were found under them to be of unsound mind.
The commission which they had heard read directed them to inquire whether Mr. James O'Reilly was an idiot, lunatic, or person of unsound mind, so as to be incapable of managing his own affairs and when he became so. With the consideration of the first two of this class of cases they might not trouble themselves. An idiot was one born without understanding, and Mr. O'Reilly was plainly not a person of that class. A lunatic was one labouring under delusions upon certain subjects, but upon all other matters was perfectly sane. Mr. O'Reilly was not exactly a gentleman of that description. The third class embraced those not comprised in the other two, and included unsoundness of mind in all its varieties, no matter from what cause, whether mental weakness, arising from old age, disease or whatever might be comprised under the term of unsoundness of mind in its widest sense. It had been stated to them that the result of their finding Mr. O'Reilly to be a person of unsound mind would be to place him in a lunatic asylum, where he might rot, supported during life on whatever might be left of his property after the officers of the Court of Chancery had taken all they could get. That was neither the law nor the practice. They might have read that in the pages of romance and history, of the cruelties perpetrated in days gone by on persons in that unhappy condition, supposed to be under the protection of the law. Those days have long since passed, and the practice at present was to devote the entire of the property of a person pronounced to be of unsound mind to his own support, unless he might have a wife or children dependant on him, who would naturally entitle to a share of his income. Putting that consideration aside, the entire income of such a person was devoted to his support alone. He was not necessarily placed in an asylum, but in a place best suited for the proper treatment of his malady, where he might speedily be restored to health. There were abundant cases of persons found lunatic by commission who were placed under no personal restraint whatever. He was aware of one case of a gentleman of family and position, who was pronounced by the verdict of a jury to be of unsound mind, and he was to be seen walking about the streets as uncontrolled as any other member of the community. The simple effect of the finding was to protect his property, and place it beyond the reach of his own folly, or the contrivance of designing persons. Furthermore, it was his duty to tell them, presiding there as commissioner, that from time to time a report was made to the Lord Chancellor of the mental and physical condition of persons of unsound min placed under the control of the court. Such reports were made once, at least, every year, and oftener if necessary. As soon as the Chancellor was satisfied that a person in that condition had recovered his mind, that moment all restraint imposed by the commission was withdrawn. The commission was satisfied, the person was placed in possession of his property as free and unfettered as ever, and he was restored to the same freedom and liberty which he had enjoyed before the commission had issued. It was right that their minds should be disabused of any impression that the effect their verdict would be to incarcerate Mr. O'Reilly for life, and deprive him beyond hope of the enjoyment of his property. Such, he repeated, was not the fact. The object of the commission was exclusively for the protection of the individual the subject of it; and it was absurd to imagine that the high authorities entrusted by the Sovereign with the care of those unable to protect themselves acted otherwise than with the merciful consideration of a parent for a child, and according to the best of their judgment for the benefit and advantage of persons placed in their unhappy condition. Apart from these considerations, it was their duty, as he before remarked, to disregard the consequences of their verdict. They had bound themselves, by the sacred obligations of an oath, to decide whether, in their opinion, Mr. James O' Reilly was a person of unsound mind, so as to be incapable of managing his own affairs. They were not required to go beyond the limits of that oath and no consideration should be allowed to enter into the jury-box beyond what the obligations of the oath imposed. He then came to the important question in the case – namely- what constituted unsoundness of mind so as to be incapable of managing his own affairs, what guide had they to follow the evidence which they had heard, what clue by which to trace it. It had been correctly observed that no definition could be given in precise terms of unsoundness of mind. All attempts at defining it should ultimately resolve themselves into the common understanding of mankind. That was the reason why the law had wisely provided that the judges who were to determine upon unsoundness of mind should be neither lawyers nor doctors, but men of the world - of common sense and understanding.
The evidence given by medical men should not be taken as binding in a case, for they merely produced as scientific witnesses to depose to matters of skill. Their opinion should not be followed one jot further than it was corroborated by the other facts in the case. Although the law could give no actual definition of unsoundness of mind beyond what the common sense of the jury enabled them to form, yet a great deal had been written on the subject by men who had devoted much skill and attention to the subject, and had made it to a great extent the study of their lives. He would read some of their observations on the subject, in order to give them something like a guide by which they might apply their understanding of the facts of the present case. The learned commissioner then read an extract from a well known work on medical jurisprudence, which stated that derangement assumes a thousand different shades, as various as the shades of human character. It existed in all imaginable varieties, from the frantic maniac to the person apparently rational on all subjects, and in all transactions save one; and whose disorder, though latently perverting the mind will not be called forth except under particular circumstances. Commissions were issued for the protection of those who were labouring under that imbecility of mind not strictly insanity, but a state which called for as much protection as actual insanity. If they were of the opinion Mr. O'Reilly was unable to act with proper and prudent management, and liable to be robbed, while labouring under an imbecility of mind, it was their duty to find a verdict which would place the Lord Chancellor in a position to exercise a control over him for the protection of his property. The British Constitution regarded beyond all price the freedom of the subject, and before the highest authorities in the land could interpose for the protection of the property of an individual supposed to be of unsound mind, a jury of his countrymen should first have pronounced him to be incapable of managing his own affairs. The law presumed every man to be of unsound mind until the contrary was proved. The onus lay not upon Mr. O'Reilly of showing he was sane, but it lay upon those who asserted the contrary. They should, therefore, commence their investigations by assuming his sanity, and come to a conclusion, not upon hearsay, but upon the evidence alone. If insanity were established to their satisfaction, they would simply be discharging an act of mercy and charity, by protecting a helpless fellow-creature from the results of his own folly, or from the designs of wicked and dishonest persons. It was right they should be aware that one of the peculiar phases of mental malady was, that the person labouring under it could assume the appearance of the sane, and baffle the most ingenious counsel to bring to light any trace of the disease. There was a case on record where the celebrated Lord Erskine examined a gentleman for an entire day, who had indicted his brother for imprisoning him in a lunatic asylum. Lord Erskine had no doubt of the insanity of the man, but not having a clue to it, the lunatic completely foiled him in any attempt to expose his infirmity. The day was wasted in the examination, and the alleged lunatic appeared to judge and jury as the victim of the most wanton and barbarous oppression by his relatives. At last a medical man came into court, and from him Lord Erskine ascertained that the very man whom he had been examining believed himself to be Lord and Saviour of mankind. His Lordship affected to lament the indecency of his ignorant examination, when the lunatic said he would forgive him, and exclaimed with the utmost gravity, "I am the Christ." So the cause ended. The learned commissioner, having cited several cases to the like effect, proceeded to read the evidence in detail, and comment on it as he proceeded. In alluding to the drawing up of a will for Mr. O'Reilly, by his agent, at a time that gentleman stated he believed him to be of unsound mind, the learned commissioner condemned such practice on the part of professional men, although it might be considered to be perfectly harmless. At the conclusion of a charge which lasted over three hours he finally reminded the jury that the proceeding was not to be instituted by one party against another, but directed by the sovereign as the protector of her subjects to examine into the state of mind of a gentleman supposed to be labouring under mental infirmity. As a parting direction, he would tell them that they should, upon their oaths, find Mr. O'Reilly incapable of managing his own affairs, unless they were convinced to the contrary upon the evidence.
The jury then retired, and after a noisy deliberation of three hours, came into court and stated there was not the remotest chance of their agreeing to a verdict. It was then after ten o'clock, and the court was densely crowded.
The Commissioner stated that the inquiry was of so very important a character that he did not feel justified in discharging them, and they should retire and re-consider their verdict.
The jury reluctantly retired, and at eleven o'clock again came into court, and stated they might as well be discharged as they could never agree.
The Commissioner said, under the circumstances he should discharge them.
The jury were accordingly discharged at eleven o'clock, after deliberating for four hours.
It appeared that ten of the jury were unanimously in favour of the sanity of Mr. O'Reilly, but two other gentlemen were unable to make up their minds on the point.
The commission, accordingly, is a dead letter, and Mr. O'Reilly is as free to act for himself as if there had been an unanimous verdict in his favour. The result appeared most gratifying to the persons in court.
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You are here: Sports Betting Online > NBA Betting Tips > Will Celtics Continue Surge To NBA Finals?
Will Celtics Continue Surge To NBA Finals?
The Boston Celtics put forward a fine performance to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Cavs responded from their loss in game one with a fine effort in the opening quarter. LeBron James led a counterpunch as the visitors took an early lead in the contest.
He scored 21 points in the first 12 minutes of the game and Tyronn Lue's men held a healthy advantage heading into the second half at the TD Garden.
However, the Celtics rallied through Terry Rozier, who was the integral part in their surge in the third. Boston scored 36 points to rock the Cavs before taking the lead.
From that point onwards Brad Stevens' side were in complete control of the game and were able to pull their men towards the end of proceedings.
Boston now hold a two-lead advantage in the series, putting them in a dominant position to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010.
LeBron has not trailed by a two-game deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals since eight years ago when he and his Cleveland team-mates lost to the Celtics.
The 33-year-old's 42-point performance was not enough to get his team on the board, leaving them with plenty of work ahead of them at the Quicken Loans Arena.
The Celtics displayed their resilience once again to defeat the Cavaliers to take a commanding lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Stevens' men have had to battle adversity throughout the campaign after losing Gordon Hayward in their opener and then again as Kyrie Irving was struck down just before the post-season.
However, Stevens has managed to keep his team on the level and playing outstanding basketball that has the club on the verge of the NBA Finals. Boston were expecting a response from LeBron and he proved them right with a destructive opening quarter. However, the Celtics took the blow and were only trailing by five points. They gradually grew into the game before Rozier was able to provide the spark that ignited their charge in the second half.
Rozier has typified the Celtics' season. He had underwhelmed after being drafted in the first round in 2015, but has come to the fore to replace Irving. His pace and skill with the ball have been a huge asset the club, while his shooting from deep has improved greatly. Rozier's performance allowed Jayson Tatum to take a back seat after his starring role in the opener. Al Horford and Jaylen Brown were their consistent selves, which has seen Boston play excellent complementary basketball.
Marcus Smart was equally impressive. His abrasive style of play is perfect for the post-season and he proved that he was not afraid of mixing it up with the power of LeBron. Smart is arguably the best defender left in the post-season and will have his sights set on another dominant outing. The Celtics struggled on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks, but were solid against the Philadelphia. Stealing a game from the Cavs on the road should put them on the path to the NBA Finals.
LeBron scored 42 points and even that was not enough to get the Cavaliers on the board in the series. He made 16 of his 29 shots from the field, including five of his 11 three-point attempts. The 33-year-old's fast start should have been a spark for his team to rally around. However, the support was not forthcoming. Only Kevin Love and Kyle Korver broke double figures, with the latter providing a decent foil for LeBron, although he struggled in his defensive duties.
Love has come the fore in the series and notched 22 points, displaying solid accuracy from the field. He has offered resistance to the Celtics on the court and held up defensively. However, the effort between him and LeBron alone is not enough, with further support needed from elsewhere. JR Smith was on song in the Conference Semi-Finals as the Cavaliers eased past the Toronto Raptors. However, his shooting from the perimeter has been putrid against the Celtics. In game two he failed to record a point, missing with all his seven attempts from the field, including four three-pointers. He also made the play that allowed Boston to see out the victory with ease by blatantly shoving Horford on an alley-oop.
He needs to find his rhythm at home otherwise Cleveland will be surely out of contention. George Hill and Jeff Green also had significant time on the court and failed to produce. The Cavaliers have to start hitting their shots from distance and competing to deny Boston free attempts at the rim. There appears to be an effort issue, which could be down the age of the side and the youthful nature of Boston. It remains to be seen whether Lue's men are capable of raising their game at home to keep their series alive.
The Celtics are in command of the series and Cleveland have to bounce back to stand a chance of reaching the Finals for the fourth year on the bounce. LeBron put forward an excellent effort with a 42-point performance, but now he needs his team-mates to provide the support. Boston have been impressive on defense throughout the season and will not relent. It's a question of how much Cleveland are willing to battle to get on the board.
The shooting will have to improve from the perimeter, with the onus on Smith, Hill and George all needing to reach double figures at the least. LeBron is not going to be able to carry the team as the series progresses as he puts greater exertion out on the court. The Celtics have youth on their side and a decent rotation to keep their key men fresh. With the NBA Finals in sight, Boston could put themselves on the brink with the Quicken Loans Arena. Back the Celtics for the win at 47/20 3.35 +235 2.35 2.35 -0.43 on BetOnline, while take the Celtics to cover the +5.5 spread at odds of 15/14 2.07 +107 1.07 1.07 -0.93 with 888Sport.
Tips Summary
Boston Celtics To Beat Cleveland Cavaliers Game Three
Saturday 19th May 2018 20:30 ET (Sunday 20th May 2018 01:30 BST)
Odds: 47/20 3.35 +235 2.35 2.35 -0.43
Boston Celtics To Cover +5.5 Spread
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves és un videojoc d'acció i aventura desenvolupat per Naughty Dog publicat per Sony Computer Entertainment per al PlayStation 3, és la seqüela del joc del 2007 Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.
El desenvolupament per a Uncharted 2: Among Thieves va començar immediatament després de l'èxit crític i comercial de la primera entrada. L'equip de desenvolupament es va inspirar en l'explorador Marco Polo, i, en concret, de les seves expedicions a través d'arxipèlags i de l'Àsia oriental. Naughty Dog també pretenia millorar el motor propi del joc, creant el joc per a funcionar exclusivament amb el sistema Naughty Engine 2.0 de la companyia. Això va permetre als desenvolupadors gravar extenses seqüències cinemàtiques de joc i captura de moviments, així com incloure un component multijugador en línia; el primer per a la sèrie.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves va rebre el reconeixement universal de les crítiques de jocs després de la seva publicació, amb elogis dirigits a les seves elaborades peces, disseny de personatges, argument, gràfics, innovació tècnica i millora de la mecànica de joc. Va rebre guardons de Game of the Year des de nombroses publicacions i esdeveniments de lliurament de premis, i es considera que és un dels millors videojocs mai fets, i entre els títols més significatius per la setena generació de consoles. També va tenir un gran èxit comercial, amb més de sis milions de còpies venudes a tot el món. El joc va ser seguit per una seqüela titulada Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception el 2011 i es va tornar a publicar per a PlayStation 4 com a part de Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection.
Jugabilitat
Uncharted 2 és un videojoc de plataformes d'acció i aventura jugat a partir d'una perspectiva en tercera persona, amb el jugador al control de Nathan Drake. Drake és físicament adepte i és capaç de saltar, pujar i escalar parets per arribar als seus objectius. Drake es pot equipar amb fins a dues armes de foc – una d'una sola mà i una de dues mans – i un subministrament limitat de granades. Drake pot recollir armes, reemplaçant automàticament l'arma que estava utilitzant i municions addicionals als enemics morts. El jugador pot dirigir a Drake a cobrir-se darrere de les cantonades o de les parets baixes utilitzant foc obert o cec per matar els seus enemics. El jugador també pot tenir disparar mentre es mou. Si els seus enemics no detecten a Drake, el jugador pot intentar utilitzar el sigil·li per treure-los, com ara enfilar-se darrere d'ells per neutralitzar-los amb un cop o tirar un enemic desprevingut per un penya-segat del qual Drake està penjat. En la majoria d'àrees, si tots els enemics patrullen de forma sigil·li, els altres no apareixerien. Algunes àrees del joc requereixen que el jugador resolgui trencaclosques amb l'ús del diari Drake, que proporciona pistes cap a les solucions dels trencaclosques. Quan estigui activat, un sistema de consells proporciona pistes de joc, com ara la direcció del següent objectiu.
Al llarg del joc hi ha 101 tresors especials que poden estar ocults o en llocs de difícil accés que el jugador pot recollir. També hi ha una relíquia secreta "oculta" exactament igual que la de Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. La recopilació d'aquests tresors, juntament amb la realització de certes proeses dins del joc, es fa seguint la concessió de medalles, que permeten al jugador utilitzar els diners del joc per desbloquejar contingut addicional del disc, incloent concept art, escenes i trucs de jocs, com les armes amb municions infinites. Una gran part de les medalles del joc s'utilitzen per atorgar trofeus.
Argument
Uncharted 2 és un joc d'aventura d'acció de tercera persona, amb jugador en control de Nathan Drake. Drake és físicament expert en saltar, pujar, i reduir lleixes estretes. Drake es pot proveir amb fins a dues armes de foc - un d'individualment passat i un de dos passat - i un subministrament limitat de bombes de mà. L'ànec pot triar cap amunt d'armes, automàticament reemplaçant l'arma existent que estava utilitzant, i munició addicional d'enemics matats. El jugador també pot matar els enemics des de coberta. El jugador també pot disparar mentre es mou. Si Drake és detectat pels seus enemics, el jugador pot intentar utilitzar cautela per treure'ls, com esmunyint-se cap amunt darrere ells eliminar-los amb un colpit, o estirant un enemic sobre una lleixa. Algunes àrees del joc exigeixen que el jugador ha de fer l'ús del diari del Drake, que proporciona pistes cap a les solucions dels trencaclosques. També hi ha un sistema de pista que mostra la direcció del pròxim objectiu.
Al llarg del joc trobarem amagats tresors en llocs difícils de trobar per recollir-los a canvi de diners que s'utilitzen per obrir contingut tancat del disc: imatges del joc, videos, trucs...
Uncharted 2 també compta amb el modemultijugador, amb el qual pots jugar amb fins a nou jugadors en línia.
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I created this onesie bouquet for my friend's baby shower. The bouquet has six onesies in it. The basket of the bouquet is created from the treat box tutorial on Splitcoast. The papers are by Heidi Grace (found on sale at Joann's) and the flowers are the bucket of flowers from Michael's in the bridal section (found on clearance for $2).
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Q: Unable to position LEFT when showing popover using lightning:overlayLibrary I'm trying to generate a popover but it seems the position is always right.
I tried to make the position go left using nubbin class slds-nubbin_right-top, but with this the nubbin arrowhead shows up in correct position, but whole popover dialog is still right of the button.
Here is my sample code. In this, I would like to have two buttons, positioned LEFT and RIGHT. And on Left button.
TestPopover.cmp
<aura:component implements="flexipage:availableForAllPageTypes,flexipage:availableForRecordHome,force:hasRecordId" access="global" >
<lightning:overlayLibrary aura:id="overlayLib"/>
<div class="slds-grid slds-card slds-p-around_small ">
<div class="slds-size_6-of-12">
<div class="slds-float_left">
<lightning:button class="mypopover1" name="popover" label="Show Popover (Right)" onclick="{!c.handleShowPopoverRight}"/>
</div>
</div>
<div class="slds-size_6-of-12">
<div class="slds-float_right">
<lightning:button class="mypopover2" name="popover" label="Show Popover (Left)" onclick="{!c.handleShowPopoverLeft}"/>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</aura:component>
TestPopoverController.js
({
handleShowPopoverRight : function(component, event, helper) {
component.find('overlayLib').showCustomPopover({
body: 'Test component content for popover',
referenceSelector: ".mypopover1",
cssClass: "popoverclass,slds-nubbin_left-top,slds-popover_panel,no-pointer,cTestPopover"
}).then(function (overlay) {
setTimeout(function(){
//close the popover after 1 seconds
overlay.close();
}, 3000);
});
},
handleShowPopoverLeft : function(component, event, helper) {
component.find('overlayLib').showCustomPopover({
body: 'Test component content for popover',
referenceSelector: ".mypopover2",
cssClass: "popoverclass,slds-nubbin_right-top,slds-popover_panel,no-pointer,cTestPopover"
}).then(function (overlay) {
setTimeout(function(){
//close the popover after 1 seconds
overlay.close();
}, 3000);
});
}
})
TestPopover.css
.THIS.no-pointer .pointer{
visibility: hidden;
}
.THIS.popoverclass {
min-height: 50px;
}
.THIS.popoverclass.slds-nubbin_left-top:before, .THIS.popoverclass.slds-nubbin_left-top:after, .THIS.popoverclass.slds-nubbin--left-top:before, .THIS.popoverclass.slds-nubbin--left-top:after,
.THIS.popoverclass.slds-nubbin_right-top:before, .THIS.popoverclass.slds-nubbin_right-top:after, .THIS.popoverclass.slds-nubbin--right-top:before, .THIS.popoverclass.slds-nubbin--right-top:after {
top: 1.5rem;
background-color: #fff;
}
Do anyone know if this is a platform issue in the base component or if there is a way around this, to make the popover work correctly for positioned nubbin?
I would like to make the popover show Right of first button, and show Left of second button.
A: So, I dug into the overlayLibrary.js source file with Chrome Debug Console and found this little snippet for you:
function showCustomPopover(options) {
return lightningOverlayUtils.showCustomOverlay({
popover: 'popover',
body: options.body,
referenceSelector: options.referenceSelector,
classNames: options.cssClass,
// Positioning
// TODO: we need to discuss which positioning params we can expose and what's the schema for them.
showPointer: true,
// force to show the pointer
direction: 'east',
padding: 2 // align to SLDS
});
}
It looks like it's not quite ready to take in optional parameters just yet...
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Where does your treasure lie? Take time to ponder the lasting gifts that the Lord has bestowed upon you and thank and bless Him on this beautiful Sunday.
Are you content or are you always longing for more? The longing we feel can only be satisfied by the One who created us and in the eternal home for which we are destined. Spend a few moments today submitting your longing to God and ask Him to satisfy the ache in your heart.
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MotorSportsTalk's Predictions: Japanese Grand Prix
By Luke SmithSep 24, 2015, 4:30 PM EDT
The MST predictions have been rather, uh, predictable in 2015. One reader comment for last week's set of picks in Singapore asked for myself and Tony to expand our top three to a top five so as to introduce a bit of difference and spice things up.
And then Singapore happened.
Sebastian Vettel stormed to his third victory of the season, harking back to his Red Bull heyday of 2013 by going lights-to-flag at Marina Bay and controlling proceedings from start to finish. He was followed across the line by Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo and Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen, shocking the watching Formula 1 world as the top Mercedes came home in fourth place.
All weekend long, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton struggled for pace. Rosberg's fourth-place finish probably flattered Mercedes' ability, whilst Hamilton's retirement gave his title rivals some much-needed respite.
As such, the MST predictions this weekend have been made very interesting indeed. Let us know your picks in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
Luke Smith (@LukeSmithF1)
Race Winner: Lewis Hamilton. Okay so maybe this is a bit predictable… but I'm of the belief that Mercedes' struggles in Singapore were circumstantial. They were not the sign of a change in the pecking order in the long-term. The German marque remains the front-runner, and Hamilton is still the man to beat. I'm tipping him for a second Suzuka win on Sunday.
Surprising Finish: Romain Grosjean. In the face of adversity, Grosjean has continued to fly the Lotus flag proudly in 2015. This track should suit the E23 Hybrid quite well, so expect Grosjean to return to the points on Sunday.
Most to Prove: Ferrari. Arguably, Ferrari has to prove that it has made the big step towards Mercedes that has been talked up over the past week or so.
Additional Storyline to Watch: Forza Jules. F1 will race with a heavy heart this weekend as the drivers return to Suzuka one year on from Jules Bianchi's accident. The Frenchman was honored in Hungary after his death in July, and another great race would be a fitting tribute.
Predict the Podium
1. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes
2. Sebastian Vettel Ferrari
3. Nico Rosberg Mercedes
Tony DiZinno (@tonydizinno)
Race Winner: Sebastian Vettel. Well, Singapore certainly threw us a curveball. Cannot say I saw that one coming. The rationale now for picking Seb back-to-back for the first time this year and thus, for the first time in his Ferrari career – if Mercedes is as off as it was at Singapore, a fix to course correct does not happen overnight. The series heads to Japan without a chance to make any upgrades, and the track's a bit different, faster and more flowing compared to Singapore. Mercs should get back on the podium but here's to hoping Vettel and Ferrari's form isn't a one-off.
Surprising Finish: Nico Hulkenberg. Although Sergio Perez has been the big points scorer of late Force India, I like Hulkenberg's chances more so this weekend. This is a track he's finished seventh, sixth and eighth in the last three years – twice with Force India – and a fifth or sixth place should be possible with this car this weekend.
Most to Prove: McLaren-Honda. All eyes will be fixated on the de facto home team, as Honda returns to its home track and its home country seeking not to fall flat on its face. It's expected – likely by this time of posting – that Jenson Button will call time on his F1 career at year's end, and it becomes officially his last Japanese Grand Prix. Simply a point would be a good result, sad to say.
Additional Storyline to Watch: Manor's return to Suzuka. As it was in Monaco, the emotions down at the back of the grid will be more a story than elsewhere. Manor returns to the site where Jules Bianchi had his ultimately fatal accident. The team has carried itself well despite the tragedy and is actually on a decent run of form following its double finish in Singapore, with F1 debutante Alexander Rossi leading the way in 14th. Another double finish – one punching above the car's weight – would serve as a perfect tribute to their fallen teammate.
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Goodbye cybersecurity, hello CalmTech: How Israeli tech is transforming mental wellness
New technologies created in the Startup Nation help relieve stress and build personal support
Miri Polachek 11:5402.06.21
Joy Ventures
Despite all the advancements in tech and productivity tools created to make our lives easier, most of us still find ourselves not having enough leisure time and peace of mind. The reality is that these time-saving tools provide us with "free time" we then feel obliged to fill with additional work and extra stressors. Add to that a global pandemic and political unrest, and you've got the greater portion of a population on edge and searching for an escape.
The good news? This need for "escape," perhaps once seen as a narcissistic endeavor, is increasingly becoming understood as a responsible form of contemporary self-care necessary for overall healthy living. In today's world, as the discussion of mental health moves from taboo to mainstream (think: Prince Harry's recent Oprah interview), consumers are starting to look for ways to relieve stress and improve wellbeing in their daily life, prioritizing 'mental fitness' as much as they do running on the treadmill.
Miri Polachek CEO of Joy Ventures Photo: Eastside Studio
If in the past, consumers may have been hesitant to seek mental health help due to stigma, the current cultural zeitgeist coupled with the accessibility of tech makes these barriers almost obsolete. Recent surveys show that mental wellbeing is the top priority amongst consumers in the U.S. and that since Covid-19, 51% of consumers have increased their focus on mental wellbeing and stress-relieving activities. When speaking to a psychologist is only a tap away on an app, and the likes of celebrities and social media emphasize its importance, mental wellbeing becomes an attainable "need" rather than a superfluous "want."
This creates a fertile ground for direct-to-consumer startups building solutions in the mental wellbeing space. Headspace and Calm, for example, are mindfulness apps that were founded in 2010 and 2012 respectively, and paved the way for the wellness tech landscape we know today. Most recently, Calm reached unicorn status, a watershed moment proving the ongoing market demand for wellness tech.
But the world of wellbeing tech is not limited to D2C. Enabled by data and personalized analytics, wellbeing as a solution is also playing a crucial supporting role in the traditional healthcare system - especially as rising costs are making healthcare inaccessible for so many. While healthcare used to be centered around treating the ill, now the market is shifting to preventative care across the full spectrum of health - from mental to physical. The trend we're seeing in healthcare is all about optimizing our wellness and going from healthy to healthier.
A record year of investments and market opportunities
Mental wellbeing may have been perceived as a more niche segment in the past – but today we're seeing increasing interest from institutional investors, with 2020 being a record year for startup investments according to Pitchbook data. At the current rate, mental wellbeing tech funding is forecasted to reach nearly $3B by year-end (CB Insights). In parallel, this past pandemic year has also given rise to the era of 'employee wellbeing,' as employers are increasingly focusing on providing comprehensive wellness benefits to improve employee satisfaction and retention, catering to employees who are concerned with work-life balance and might choose a job based on how an employer supports the wellbeing of their staff. As a result, we're seeing many wellness companies jump on the B2B2C model as a key opportunity to scale and supercharge their growth.
Calm-Up Nation
Startups around the world and particularly in Israel are addressing the ever-growing demand for wellness and have developed tech tools that offer solutions to alleviate pressure from life's stressors. Current global market leaders with Israeli roots include Happify, BetterHelp, and Talkspace, all of whom offer remote mental health services and treatments.
As our name suggests, at Joy Ventures, we're committed to advancing the science and tech of everyday joy and wellbeing, and we invest in founders that share this abiding passion. Here are some of the consumer companies that are making the world a better, more emotionally supported place and unlocking new pathways to wellbeing:
Reflect Innovation is a startup that has created an entirely new consumer experience by delivering the therapeutic power of biofeedback through their first product, the Reflect Orb, which is a soft textile wrapped device. The Orb measures and analyzes users' stress through their fingers by tracking changes in physiological signals – and displays users' emotional state in real-time through changing LED light. The result is a calming experience that also provides measurable insight into your wellbeing.
Wisdo connects people facing similar experiences and challenges through a judgment free AI-powered community that ranks everyone by how helpful they are to others (rather than how "popular" they are). Members never have to feel alone as they will always be able to connect with someone who has "been in their shoes" and get support from personal stories and experiences. The company currently has more than 1.8 million users active on the platform and has already partnered with wellbeing-minded corporates such as 1-800 Flowers and Scotts Miracle Gro as well as some of the largest insurance companies to help their customers and employees maintain social health.
Myndlift is a hybrid software/wearable solution that uses brain-sensing technology (headset) and therapist-guided programs (app) to offer digital mental health services. The tool combines EEG technology with an established method called neurofeedback, which is often used in a clinical setting to teach self-regulation of brain functions; and is now available as a consumer product with Myndlift. Recently the company announced that it will be one of the technologies taken to space as part of the Axiom-1 mission in the Rakia program, headed by the Ramon Foundation along with the Israeli Space Agency and the Ministry of Health and Technology.
Thanks to these technologies, and especially those invented and manufactured in Israel, we can benefit from a wide variety of platforms that can improve our wellbeing. As time passes and stressors change, so will the solutions being built to release them, and support our ongoing mental and emotional health. The wellness tech industry finds itself in its most formative years and we expect to see continued growth and development, with startups jumping on consumer interest and investors chasing opportunities in this field. Wellness tech is still a blue ocean, so if you're a startup - it's time to dive in.
Miri Polachek is CEO of Joy Ventures, a fund dedicated to building, funding, and supporting consumer wellbeing startups
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Merton Community Forums Under Threat
Frequency of meetings set for cut
The frequency of community meetings run by Merton council is to be reduced as part of cost-saving measures.
There are five community forums covering the borough - in Wimbledon, Colliers Wood, Raynes Park, Mitcham and Morden - and they currently meet four times a year.
There are plans to reduce the frequency to an annual meeting in April after a council review of the forums revealed they are attended by an average of 15-33 residents and cost the equivalent of at least £80 per attendee.
But Conservative Finance Spokesman, Councillor Diane Neil Mills said: "It is extremely short sighted for Labour to try and restrict community engagement at a time when the Government is promoting greater resident participation in local decision making.
"As an Abbey ward councillor, I attend meetings of the Wimbledon Community Forum which provide an important opportunity for local residents to voice their views on major issues of concern.
"I am therefore very disappointed that Labour is seeking to reduce the role of these meetings, particularly given the new opportunity provided by the Government's Localism Bill for residents to develop planning frameworks for local neighbourhoods and participate in local investment decisions."
And Wimbledon's Conservative MP Stephen Hammond added: "The Localism Bill, currently passing through Parliament, frees local councils from much central government diktat, giving them a General Power of Competence and much greater local control of the planning process. This localist agenda has been almost universally welcomed.
"It is disappointing that Merton Council is now doing exactly the opposite. I believe it is wrong to restrict community engagement. I know that many local residents value the opportunity to voice their views."
But Councillor Mark Allison, Cabinet Member for Finance, said: "The current community forums format doesn't really work. They are very poorly attended, and are far too expensive. They cost Council Taxpayers at least £80 for every attendee, and in these difficult financial times I cannot justify such wasteful spending on meetings that are more popular among politicians than their constituents.
"We need to look at better and cheaper ways of engaging with and consulting residents, for instance by working with existing residents groups, making Councillors work harder, or using modern technology."
What do you think? Why not comment on our forum?
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Dallas anticipates Charlaine Harris event Sat. May...
Charlaine Harris not done with Sookie Stackhouse yet
Charlaine does Dallas: Know Your Sookie Books Befo...
Ryan Kwanten True Blood Season 3 Interview
Stephen Moyer 'goes commando' at Cosmo Fun Fearle...
True Blood Star Anna Paquin Hints at Split On Screen
Stephen Moyer in the Trailer for ICE the miniseries
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True Blood Music Video of the Day: Swing In The Mood
By JOY TIPPING / The Dallas Morning News
jtipping@dallasnews.com
You might think that author Charlaine Harris, flush with success from her Sookie Stackhouse "Southern Vampire" series, might be ready to hang up her literary fangs and retire to her home in Southwest Arkansas.
She's written 10 Sookie books – the inspiration for HBO's smash series True Blood, which returns for its third season on June 13 – including the recently released 10th in th e series, Dead in the Family. She's also written three other mystery series and a whole slew of short stories.
At 58, though, she says she's got at least two more Sookie books to write and a comic-book series in the works, among other projects. We talked to her by phone in advance of her tour stop Saturday in Dallas.
What's going on in the new book? Sookie's recovering from the terrible events of the last book, which involved a Faery War. ... This book really deals with a lot of family issues, and different types of families – formed families, blood families.
Do you feel like you're living in two separate Sookie-verses now? People who're watching the series and reading the books know that HBO has kept to the books' plots in some ways, but in other ways the show is radically different, so there's no telling what'll happen on the show. ... But even when I'm writing now, as good as those actors are, I don't see them in my head. I still see the same people I've been seeing all along, way before the TV show started.
That Season 2 scene with Godrick exploding on top of the Adolphus Hotel was awesome. What did you think? Did they shoot that there? I didn't know that! I love the Adolphus. That's where I usually stay when I'm in Dallas.
Charlaine Harris will discuss and sign Dead in the Family at 2 p.m. today at Borders, 10720 Preston Road at Royal Lane, Dallas. Wristbands for admission will be handed out starting at 9 a.m. this morning. 214-363-1977. www.borders.com.
True Blood in Dallas: Charlaine Harris not done with Sookie Stackhouse yetTweet this! Posted by " Dallas " at 9:52 AM
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Batinick backs change at DCFS, supports local foster care families
State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently met with two foster parents in his 97th District to listen to their experiences and learn what more can be done to help the seemingly never ending hardships at DCFS.
At the beginning of this year, the Illinois DCFS Inspector General's report documented the death of 123 children who had contact with DCFS within 12 months of their death. That number represents a more than 25 percent increase from the previous fiscal year.
"The State of Illinois is failing these children and we must do better," said Rep. Batinick. "Not enough is being done—and children are dying because of it. That is absolutely horrifying."
To make more of an immediate impact back home in his community, Batinick donated the pay increase that was granted to lawmakers last spring to two families, who actively foster children in the community.
Rose of Sharon Devos and her husband have been fostering children for 14 years, and have adopted five children out of the 11 that they have fostered. According to DeVos, the foster care system in Illinois is as complex as the children it serves. However, with persistence and patience, anyone who has a heart for children from hard places can learn to navigate its challenges and make a difference. Despite those difficulties, Devos has successfully navigated the foster care system and has made an effort to mentor others in the Oswego area who want to become foster parents.
"We could have never made it this long as foster parents without the support of our church, family, and friends," said Devos. "When we needed it most, a friend let me express my frustration, strangers brought us gifts, a family made my 12-year-old feel like a million dollars, or someone gave my child a needed ride. Every kind word and action mattered. Because our work and tears have been hidden, it was especially moving to hear Representative Mark Batinick say "thank you" and make such a generous donation. We had a spring in our step after meeting with him!"
Another family in Batinick's 97th District, Dan and Amy Daly, have fostered 8 children since 2015 through Safe Families for Children. The non-profit organization serves as a resource to help parents in crisis. They provide a host family to take temporary guardianship of a child while the organization provides resources to help a parent get back on their feet. Safe Families helps those in need in many different ways but in some instances it can serve as a final step for those at risk of losing their child to DCFS.
"We rely on friends, family, our church and our schools to help support us," said Dan Daly. "We find many people who are looking to help but are not sure how. It is amazing how people are willing to step up whenever we have hosted. Amy and I are very thankful for Mark donating a portion of his salary to help support what we do."
Rep. Batinick admires these families for making a difference in both these children's lives and inspiring the larger community to do more. "By redirecting the extra funds I was granted, but did not vote for, to families in my district who are doing great things, I hope this will have a meaningful impact. The foster care system is in need of good people like the Devos and Daly families—they are a bright light in our community and I hope they will continue to inspire others."
Representative Batinick has been a vocal advocate of change for the DCFS system and will return to Springfield next week to resume legislative session in the House of Representatives, where he will continue to support legislative efforts to improve Illinois' child care system.
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House legislation from the current term compiled onto one page.
Senate legislation from the current term compiled onto one page.
Sign up for notices for standing committee meetings.
Access a compilation of economic development laws.
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NATURE TV DROP CONTEMPLATIVE NEW SINGLE 'YOU AND ME'
Image: Irene Giunta.
Brighton dream-pop specialists Nature TV have dropped their new single You And Me, following last months Hey Man, which premiered right here on MILKY.
The contemplative track sees the four-piece refine their particular brand of indie-pop, building to a crescendo that showers your earbuds with a silky guitar break. Laced with dreamy vocals, the track explores feelings of longing and love.
Speaking of the track, frontman Guy Bangham shares:: "You and Me is a track which seems fitting for the moment, as it's all about longing to be with the person you're always thinking about, even if the relationship you're missing is an imagined or dreamed version of it. Just would be nice to have no problems, you can just hang out, go places and be happy I guess."
Made up of Bangham, Josh Eriskin, James Hunt and Zal Jones, Nature TV formed during the band members university days and began working on original music together before getting signed. With a few EP releases under their belt, the band fuse together influences of indie-pop with psych-rock.
You And Me is out now! Listen to the track below.
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Building python visualization of the famous Birthday paradox or Birthday problem.
Birthday problem, is to find the probability of a pair from the given set of randomly chosen people to have same birthday.
In this post, I'll walk through scikit-learn's DecisionTreeClassifier from loading the data, fitting the model and prediction.
I'm going to use the vertebrate dataset from the book Introduction to Data Mining by Tan, Steinbach and Kumar.
While writing Pig script, usually we use PigStorage for loading a CSV file.
Consider a sample CSV file in the following format.
Importing data from postgres tables into HDFS using sqoop could be done with the following steps.
Make sure postgres jdbc connector is available in /usr/share/java directory.
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Q: Concurrency issue with MySQL select for update? We have been using MySQL for quite sometime (Server version: 5.6.10 MySQL Community Server) with Hibernate as ORM and Spring for transaction management.
We use pessimistic locking at a number of places. But today while debugging a concurrency issue, I found a strange issue. If two threads try to acquire a pessimistic lock on a row at the same instant, they are both able to get it. Here is the DAO method that acquires the lock:
@Override
public PurchaseOrder lockOnPurchaseOrder(Integer purchaseOrderId) {
Query query = sessionFactory.getCurrentSession().createQuery("select p from PurchaseOrder p where p.id = :purchaseOrderId);
query.setParameter("purchaseOrderId", purchaseOrderId);
query.setLockMode("p", LockMode.PESSIMISTIC_WRITE);
return (PurchaseOrder) query.uniqueResult();
}
Here is the code snippet from the service that is using it:
@Override
public void doService(int purchaseOrderId) {
purchaseService.lockOnPurchaseOrder(purchaseOrderId); // Problematic line
// If lock is acquired, so something
}
Then I tested that if one thread acquires the lock, and then other thread tries to acquire it a moment later, it blocks on this call. So this is working fine.
But if two threads simultaneously execute the problematic line, they both get the lock. I checked the mysql logs by turning on general logs, two select for update statements are getting executed.
Can somebody help me with this?
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Brazilian football legend Pele has died
byAuthor — December 30, 2022 0
Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82.
He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country.
The only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and 1970, Pele was named Fifa's Player of the Century in 2000.
He had been suffering with kidney and prostate problems in recent years.
Pele had surgery to remove a tumour from his colon in September 2021 at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, after the tumour was detected in routine tests. He was readmitted to hospital in late November 2022.
His daughter Kely Nascimento has kept fans updated on her father's condition with regular social media updates from hospital.
On Thursday she posted a picture of what appeared to be Pele's family's hands on his body in hospital and wrote: "Everything we are is thanks to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in peace."
The hospital confirmed that Pele died "due to the failure of multiple organs, a result of the progression of colon cancer associated with his previous clinical condition".
Pele's Twitter account posted: "Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pele, who peacefully passed away today. Love, love and love, forever."
The Brazilian Football Confederation said: "Pele was much more than the greatest sportsperson of all time.
"Our king of football was the greatest exponent of a victorious Brazil, who was never afraid when faced with difficulty. He promised his father a World Cup and he presented us with three.
"The King gave us a new Brazil and we are so thankful for his legacy. Thank you, Pele."
Pele's former club Santos released details of his funeral. On Monday morning his body will be moved from the hospital to the club's Estadio Urbano Caldeira, where the coffin will be placed in the centre of the pitch for the public to pay respects.
On Tuesday, there will be a procession through the streets of Santos in Sao Paulo to a private family burial.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, became a global star when, aged 17, he helped Brazil win the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, forcing his way into the starting line-up by the knockout stages.
He scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Wales in the quarter-finals, a hat-trick against France in the semi-final and two in a 5-2 triumph over the hosts in the final.
Pele had made his debut for club side Santos two years earlier at the age of 15, scoring in a 7-1 win over Corinthians de Santo Andre.
It was the first of 643 goals he would score for the club in official competitions over 19 years, although Santos claim the total is more than 1,000 once exhibition matches – often against high-profile European opposition – are taken into account.
The Brazilian Football Confederation and Santos say Pele scored 1,283 goals in 1,367 matches, while Fifa claims it was 1,281 goals in 1,366 games.
At the 1962 World Cup, Pele, then 21, scored a brilliant individual goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico to open their campaign, but was injured in the next match and watched from the sidelines as his team defended their title.
The final part of his trilogy of World Cup wins was his most iconic. After being fouled out of the 1966 tournament in England, he was the fulcrum of a thrilling attacking team that swept to the title in 1970, scoring the opening goal in a 4-1 win over Italy in the final.
From his joyful tears on the chest of team-mate Nilton Santos to his embrace with England captain Bobby Moore, Pele's moments of magic have spanned eras and defined the history of the sport.
He finished his club career as part of a star-studded New York Cosmos side, playing alongside German legend Franz Beckenbauer and fellow 1970 World Cup winner Carlos Alberto.
"In music there is Beethoven and the rest. In football, there is Pele and the rest," he said in 2000.
In a poll conducted by BBC Sport in 2020, Pele was voted the greatest player, ahead of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff. (BBC)
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5 Players Who Will Be Retiring At The End Of Next Season
As we all know, Father Time is undefeated, and it looks like he'll have a few more wins under his belt next year when it comes to the NBA.
Retiring is hard for any athlete, especially ones making upwards of $2 million a year doing what they love, but eventually, the human body can only withstand a certain amount of jumpshots.
Heading into the 2017-18 season, there are 10 active players on NBA rosters who are 37 years of age or above, which means their time in the league will be coming to end very shortly. Whether they decide to tough it out for a few more years in chase of that elusive championship ring or rare farewell tour, here are five players that are almost certain to hang 'em up at the end of the regular season next year.
5. Richard Jefferson
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images
The Cleveland Cavaliers' Richard Jefferson has been hinting at retirement for the past two years after each of the Cavs' Finals appearances but hasn't gone through with it yet.
There have been rumors floating around the R.J. may not even make Cleveland's opening night roster, with the Cavs needing to cut a roster spot to make room for the recent signing of Dwyane Wade.
Regardless if this is true or not, Jefferson is getting up there in age -- currently 37 -- and whether the Cavaliers fall to the Warriors again in the Finals or do happen to win another title, I cannot see Jefferson signing on for another season for 2018-19.
4. Jason Terry
The Jet will be an unrestricted free agent come the end of next season, and having achieved everything Terry has, it may be a good time to hang them up before his body breaks down.
Terry has already won an NBA title with the Mavericks back in 2011, and has a Sixth Man of the Year award under his belt from 2009. Jason is also third on the list of all-time career three-pointers made, so what more does Terry need to do until he is satisfied with his career?
Playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, Terry played in 74 games last season, averaging 4.1 points and 1.3 assists in 18 minutes per contest at the age of 39. Terry is now the big 4-0, the third oldest active player in the league, and there's nothing left for The Jet to prove after the career he's had.
3. Manu Ginobili
The Argentian superstar was another player who contemplated retirement during this offseason, deciding against it and returning to the Spurs for two more years with a contract worth $5 million.
However, just because Manu signed on for two more years, doesn't mean he plans to play the entirety of the contract length. Hitting the ripe old age of 40 back in July, Ginobili is the second-oldest player in the league, and has taken a major backseat on the Spurs as the years have rolled on.
At the moment, Ginobili is still providing a small spark off the bench for San Antonio -- averaging 7.6 points in only 18 minutes of game time last season -- but the prospect of another long regular season and postseason run may prove too much for Manu, who could leave Tony Parker as the sole survivor of the Spurs' former big 3.
2. Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Nowtizki's longevity and loyalty in the NBA is virtually unrivaled as he comes into his 20th season with the Dallas Mavericks, with Kobe Bryant the only other player to spend 20 seasons with one franchise in the league's history.
Despite this, Dirk's production has falled off considerably over the years, averaging his lowest scoring numbers since his rookie season back in 1998.
With the Mavericks obviously in rebuild mode heading into next season, and the hopes of playoff basketball nowhere on the horizon anytime soon, it may be best for the German to offer everything he can in terms of advice and experience to the next young batch of Dallas kids before he heads off into the Texas sunset.
1. Vince Carter
Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images
How long has Air Canada actually been playing for?
It seems as though Vince Carter has been in the NBA for as long as fans can remember, and that's partially true, with Carter making his debut the same time as Dirk did back in 1998.
VC is easily the oldest player in the NBA today, beating out second-placed Manu Ginobili by 183 days, and Carter will be turning 41 by the time the regular season finishes up.
Most thought Carter would head over to the Golden State during the free agency period last season, and while he did sign with a Californian team, the Sacramento Kings are in a vastly different position than the Warriors are.
With Vince easily having a first-ballot Hall of Fame career when all is said and done, time running out, and virtually no chance at a championship in Sac-Town next season, Carter will most likely call it quits in 2018.
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7 in Karnataka found positive for new SARS-COV-2 strain: Health Minister
PTI, Dec 30, 2020, 12:23 PM IST
Bengaluru: Seven people who returned to Karnataka from the UK, were found to be infected with the mutated strain of the novel coronavirus, State's Health Minister K Sudhakar said on Wednesday.
The swab samples of 26 people who tested positive for COVID-19 were sent to NIMHANS to ascertain whether it is the new strain and seven of them were found to have contracted the UK variant.
The 26 were among the 1,614 UK returnees, who were subjected to the tests.
"Of the seven people, three are in Bengaluru and four in Shivamogga. All of them have been admitted to designated hospitals," Sudhakar told reporters here.
Forty-six primary contacts of the seven people have been quarantined.
Noting that the intensity of the virus was less but it spreads faster, he said everyone must abide by the new guidelines released by the Centre to contain the UK variant.
Twenty people across the country have been tested positive for the new UK variant genome of SARS-CoV2.
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Personally do not approve of conversion for marriage: Rajnath Singh
Pistols, grenades, ammunition recovered from village along LoC in J&K's Poonch
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The Time For National Healing Is Upon Us
One of the great problems with the "winner take all" nature of politics is the duality of euphoria and umbrage that occurs in the same moment. Even most of the successful MPs don't get half of the votes cast in their riding -- a reality that creates as much division as it does decision.
Glen Pearson Director, London Food Bank, former Member of Parliament
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"A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people," Mahatma Gandhi stated, and if that's true Canada could be in for a difficult time. The reason? Without putting too much of a point on it, there are so many people hurt and bruised at present due to this past election that it won't be an easy thing to move forward.
I spent last weekend reading through some media articles containing comments from NDP and Conservative supporters that veered between vitriolic to just plain sad, and then back again. I went from being sympathetic, to startled, then to worried. Liberals should understand such a reality; it was only four years previous that they endured the deep sense of loss and the natural tendency to lash out that always comes with pivotal political losses. People most often put everything into political campaigns, and in any contest where only one party can emerge the ultimate victor, the taste of bitter defeat can be devastating, as it is at present.
There is no doubt about it: the recent Liberal win was one of significant proportions. But the tensions and tremors that have proved to be difficult aspects of our history have emerged again with a certain ominous tone. Divisions between East and West are suddenly confronting us once more, and the various distinctions within Quebec still defy easy solutions.
Justin Trudeau is showing some welcoming signs of understanding these complexities, but it will take more than an intellectual awareness of our country's great challenges. Somehow he must include all Canadians in his grand welcome to a new era. It can no longer merely remain some kind of large red tent, but a multi-coloured one that includes citizens and organizations of all stripes -- a herculean task.
Alfred North Whitehead provided some insight for just such a moment as this: "True courage is not the brutal force of vulgar heroes, but the firm resolve of virtue and reason." And yet as I watch Trudeau make his initial moves of inclusiveness I am more reminded of Norwegian politician Jens Stoltenberg's observation:
"When autumn darkness falls, what we will remember are the small acts of kindness: a cake, a hug, an invitation to talk, and every single rose. These are all expressions of a nation coming together and caring about its people."
Actions such as these have hardly been characteristic of our recent political past, and the lack of them in our national interactions has left rents and tears in our Canadian fabric that will take some time to heal. It can never be accomplished by forcing a mandate down everyone's throats. It is better to call all people, all sectors, and, yes, all political parties, to a shared noble calling that becomes a sum total greater than all the parts.
The very scope of Trudeau's victory last week has, by the very nature of politics itself, left deep divisions that could form a cancer to our future prosperity and inclusiveness if not managed correctly. Trudeau's first great act mustn't be to trumpet victory, but to declare a truce concerning the rancor and dysfunction of the past number of years, whether or not it's accepted. He would do well to follow the counsel of Vaclav Havel, who inherited his own unique version of a divided and angst-filled nation. "I feel the dormant goodwill in people needs to be stirred. They need to hear that it makes sense to behave decently or to help others, to place common interests above their own, to respect the elementary rules of human coexistence."
That's it. No true political progress can be achieved without Havel's timely intervention, no mandate successful without mediation. Such might not be the way of modern politics, but it remains the only path to healthy nationhood. The time for national healing is upon us -- an opportunity that could go down as one of Justin Trudeau's greatest legacies.
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The pleasures of the Jersey Shore run the gamut from A-Z. To prove that it's not just a figure of speech,we decided to present this year's guide letter by letter.we're not getting all Merriam-Webster on you-just showing the incredible range of sure things and surprises .We've divided our tips so that each of the following spreads is devoted to a few letters of the alphabet.On each spread you'll find an index of all the items in that section. The items themselves begin on that spread ,then continue after a jump to a later page.All in all,no more complicated than the multi-page men at Bobby Dee's Rock'n Chair in Avalon.
Turns out someone has built a better mousetrap—many someones, in fact, and many mousetraps. You'll find them at David Metz's unique museum. Metz, 91, collects antique mousetraps, bicycles, pencil sharpeners, and other gizmos with moving parts. He has more than 150 mousetraps alone, ranging from simple wooden traps of the late 1700s and early 1800s to diabolical devices that kill through multi-step processes. One "drowner" that Metz says he sold for $1,250 (along with sixteen other mousetraps) lured a mouse to a baited trap door that fell away, dumping the critter into a tank of water.
Since 2000, Metz has displayed his collection at the Metz Bicycle Museum in Freehold. While the museum also offers "Treasures of Years Gone By," it is strongest in bicycles, which Metz amassed through 50 years of frequenting flea markets, antique shops, and museums around the world. One of his rarest treasures is a group of miniature bicycles handmade by a prisoner of war in Belgium in the early 1940s. "The workmanship on them is so unbelievable," Metz says.
A lifelong bicycle enthusiast, Metz is a past leader of both the national and local Wheelmen, a group dedicated to preserving the history of cycling. His collection includes an 1887 Singer Extraordinary High Wheel Bicycle, an 1885 Coventry Club Tandem Quadricycle, and an 1867 Davis Pickering Boneshaker (so-named for its wooden wheels and iron tires).
His fascination with tools and gadgets began when he was growing up on farms in Cranbury and Freehold. "I did everything," he says, including working with all kinds of farm implements.
Read more Jersey Shore, Shore News articles.
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Timberlane's Capital Improvement Plan Committee is having a hard time gaining traction. The organizational meeting was held August 26, 2014. May 6, 2015 was its subsequent meeting. The date of the next meeting has not yet been confirmed by the co-chair, Rob Collins.* Implementing a Capital Improvement Plan was one of just four school board goals for the 2014-2015 year. Community outreach, public relations, and academic excellence were the other three goals. How would you mark your board's achievement?
Mr. Collins had made no previous provision for a recording secretary so I volunteered to take the minutes. I also announced that I was recording the public meeting. Mr. Collins arrived nearly one hour late to this meeting that was expected to last just one hour. Sue Sherman stepped in to chair the meeting.
Mr. Collins subsequently made a Right to Know request of me for the audio recording of the meeting which is sweet irony indeed.
* Update since posting: next meeting scheduled for June 10.
SAU board room 7 p.m.
Present: John Sherman, Kim Farah, George Stokinger, Earl Metzler, Sue Sherman, Dennis Heffernan, Ellen Beckwith, Debra Armfield, Donna Green.
Sue Sherman conducted the meeting which began shortly after 7:00 pm.
The consensus of those present was that the school board intended for the CIP Committee to be a permanent standing committee. By consensus the committee requested that the status of the committee be clarified by the school board and the policy committee in whatever order is required.
Mrs. Green argued that because Policy BDE does not list the CIP Committee as a standing committee of the board, then the CIP Committee is currently an advisory committee and as such could designate its own chairman and appoint its own members. She also expressed dissatisfaction with Mr. Collins' leadership of the committee to date as evidenced by the long delay between the organizational meeting and the first full meeting of the committee.
MOTION: Mrs. Green motioned to make Kim Farah chairman of the CIP Committee.
Dr. Farah seconded for discussion, but declined the position.
MOTION: Mrs. Green motioned to make the facilities manager, Mr. Hughes, an ex-offico member of the CIP Committee.
Motion failed for want of a second.
MOTION: Mrs. Green motioned to recommend to the school board that Mr. Hughes be made an ex officio member of the CIP Committee.
The mission of the Timberlane Regional School Board Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Committee is to develop and continuously update the district's CIP in order to forecast the district's capital needs over a 10-plus year period.
Mr. Sherman then introduced discussion about the dollar and life expenctancy of an expenditure in order for it to be considered a capital expense of interest to the CIP Committee. He suggested $10,000 and a five-year life expectancy. Mrs. Green suggested $10,000 with a three year life expectancy. Discussion to be continued.
Dr. Farah expressed the need to establish a process for gathering information. General agreement that the next meeting would address goals and process.
Date of next meeting was set tentatively for Wed., May 27, with Mr. Collins to subsequently confirm once everyone checked their personal availability.
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This support article will give you key information on registering or updating your credit or debit card details. A registered credit/debit card is a great way to recharge your prepaid service or top up your My Credit.
How to manage a credit/debit card.
The best way to manage your credit/debit card is through My Vodafone.
You can also register by calling 1511 from your Vodafone phone, or 1300 650 410 from any phone using your 4 digit enquiry PIN.
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Use our Recharge by SMS service.
Recharge by calling 1511 from your prepaid phone.
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Q: How can I fake browser POST request with NodeJS? I want to send a POST request to example.com just like browser does. There's a form on example.com that you submit and it gives you the information for the subset you selected.
When I submit it with browser it shows the information. And here are the page headers in Chrome:
But when I try to send a request on my own from myserver.com like this:
request.post({
url: 'http://example.com',
json : false,
withCredentials: true,
headers: {
//'POST /study/?id=11 HTTP/1.1':'',
'Host':'example.com',
'Connection':'keep-alive',
'Content-Length':'34',
'Cache-Control':'max-age=0',
'Origin':'http://example.com',
'Upgrade-Insecure-Requests':'1',
'User-Agent':'Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/60.0.3112.113 Safari/537.36',
'Content-Type':'application/x-www-form-urlencoded',
'Accept':'text/html,application/xhtml+xml,application/xml;q=0.9,image/webp,image/apng,*/*;q=0.8',
'Referer':'http://example.com',
//'Accept-Encoding':'gzip, deflate',
'Accept-Language':'en-US,en;q=0.8,ru;q=0.6',
'Cookie':'ssd_num=1m99jeo61eb4srduha9osqr9p2',
'X-Compress':'null',
},
formData: {
'tmtblTip':'0',
'showKla':'10%E0',
'sbShRKl':'1'
},
encoding: null
}, (err, res, data) => {
if (err) {
console.log('Error:', err);
} else if (res.statusCode !== 200) {
console.log('Status:', res.statusCode);
} else {
// data is already parsed as JSON:
//let bodyWithCorrectEncoding = iconv.decode(data, 'win1251');
let bodyWithCorrectEncoding = toUtf(data, 'utf8','win1251');
console.log(bodyWithCorrectEncoding);
}
});
When I do this it returns the webpage, but it says There's no such subset.
Can you please tell me what is the difference between these requests (mine and browser)?
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Clear, White, and Black Pallet Top Cover Sheets.
These protective covers are perforated on a roll for easy tear off. Each roll comes with 175 sheets size 60"x 60". Just tear off individual sheet and lay across the top of the pallet to cover and protect from dirt, dust, and other types of contaminates. These covers are also great for placing under items that will be placed directly on the ground or stacked on top of one another.
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Broken Allegiance is a fan film that made its debut on the internet in April 2002, created by Australian fans of the Star Wars franchise. It is a live-action drama set in the Star Wars universe, taking place a few weeks between the events in A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. It tells the story of two Sith apprentices, Ruan and Calis, who have escaped the Empire by fleeing Coruscant in a stolen transport. They must fight for their freedom when Darth Vader sends the vicious bounty hunter Korbain Thor to track them down.
The film started pre-production in January 2001, and was shot both in studio and on locations around Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Broken Allegiance cost approximately to make, mostly spent on raw materials for sets, props, costumes, catering and equipment rental to make the film. The film was made entirely with volunteer cast and crew.
In a departure from most fanfilms, Broken Allegiance features an original symphonic score by composer Rich Johnson, which was performed by the Johnson Film Orchestra.
Upon release, the film garnered major media coverage and was screened at numerous local and international film festivals to great response. Since its release, the film has been downloaded worldwide in excess of 1 million times. A sequel project was announced in 2003, but was cancelled in 2005 when the director decided to pursue an original feature film concept.
The film won the Audience Favorite Award in the 2003 I-CON Film Festival, and was a finalist in the 2002 Australian Effects and Animation Awards.
Fan Films Quarterly magazine listed Broken Allegiance as one of the 10 most pivotal moments in fan film history in its Summer 2006 issue.
External links
Official Site
Broken Allegiance at TheForce.Net
2002 films
2002 independent films
Fan films based on Star Wars
Australian independent films
Australian science fiction films
Films shot in Melbourne
2000s English-language films
2000s American films
2000s Australian films
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I love stories that have happy endings and I love when LOVE wins. I wish you and Anthony a long and healthy marriage.
Thank you! We celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary this year, though we've been together fifteen years total.
Oh this made my morning. I love these stories and you guys are so cute. I want to squeeze Anthony's adorable face and make old creepy aunt kissy faces at him.
Aww… I love this story. It makes me super happy to know you guys are still together. I'm trying to remember that nasty malt liquor we were drinking… Strawberry Kiwi flavored?!?! Eww.
Fortunately it killed so many brain cells I can't remember!
This is so sweet I can hardly stand it! You can really tell from these photos how much you two care about each other. It is heartwarming!
I am so lucky to have had this dress. Anthony's family is Guatemalan and an 80-year-old relative of his, Pia, made this dress for me by hand.
Also! I forgot. I weighed literally 100lbs when I got married, so I'll never be able to wear it again. Sadness!
I lovelovelove this story. It's so awesome to see cool people who have been together a really long time, and are still making it work and still like each other so much.
Weirdly, I was just thinking of telling the Legend of the Meeps on my blawg because people keep asking how Wade and I met. I may have to pull a total copycat maneuver.
I feel like Anthony and I really understand each other well and we've worked really hard to have a good relationship and keep communication open, even with things are hard. Especially when things are hard.
I would LOVE to hear the Legend of the Meeps! Looking forward to it!
What's funny is that I had the exact same prom experience with the white dress and Denny's and people thinking my date and I had just gotten married. But, I didn't keep in touch with my date over the years. I saw him once in the subway system years later but didn't want to yell his name on the crowded platform to get his attention. He was no Anthony though so it was probably for the best.
SO much more than high school sweethearts. This is one of the greatest stories ever written.
YOU ARE MAKING ME TEAR UP LIKE A CRAZY PERSON.
Looking forward to the one with the pegacorn.
Like our ninja movie? Or any of the movies? That was the best.
P.S. Let us know the next time you guys are going dancing. We'd love to come, we just couldn't get a sitter last time! I'm down for shaking it Latin music all kinds.
I love this! Here's to a bazillion more years of happiness!
So sweet! I had a similarly difficult (from what you said above it sounds similar) high school time, but didn't date the nice guy.
Don't worry, I dated plenty of assholes. Hell, I broke up with two of them to date Anthony!
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City Week
By Chelo Grubb and Noelle Haro-Gomez
A Comedic Take on a 1936 Film
'Behind the Screens'
9 p.m., Tuesday, June 4
The Loft Cinema at the Mooney Backlot Bar and Lounge, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
795-7777; loftcinema.com
Director and cast commentaries are the best part of DVD sets, right? Well, Tucson-based comedy troupe Slow Clap is looking to make such commentary more available ... but without the help of actual filmmakers.
Slow Clap will host a new monthly series at the Loft called Behind the Screens. The group will screen a film with the volume turned down low and talk over it, as if they were the cast and crew.
On Tuesday, the 1936 film Captain Calamity: The Story of Captain Bill Jones and His Island Adventures will be screened. It's a cautionary tale about a poor ship's captain who sees one of his passengers throw a gold coin in the ocean, calling the money bad luck. The captain goes after the gold and decides to have a little extra fun. He lies, telling stories about finding chests filled with treasure at the bottom of the ocean. His fib spreads quickly, leading to his kidnapping, torture and murder by greedy townspeople.
The film starts at 9 p.m. and will run for just more than an hour. It will be shown on the Loft's new back patio area.
The monthly Behind the Screens shows are also part of Happy Tuesdays, the Loft's new weekly comedy night. At Happy Tuesday events, the bar opens at 8 p.m. The Behind the Screens shows are free and open to all ages.—C.G.
Small, Fast Birds
Hummingbird Rehabilitation
2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1
Valencia Library, 202 W. Valencia Road
You may have noticed small, colorful birds fluttering around your gardens and backyards. March through the summer is the peak season for hummingbirds to be out. Spotting these birds locally should be no surprise; at least 17 known species in the U.S. and Canada are known to nest in Arizona.
Noreen Geyer, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, will give a 90-minute presentation at the Valencia Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. about the tasks of hummingbird rehabilitation. She will also speak about the challenges the hummingbird species face in Southern Arizona. The presentation is free and will give guests the opportunity to ask Geyer questions.
Geyer rehabilitates hummingbirds in her house. She has been working with hummingbirds for the last five years. When Geyer receives a hummingbird she has to record everything. She gets the contact information of the person, who brings her the hummingbird, the location of where the bird was found, the progress of the bird and when it is released.
A common call Geyer gets is someone thinking that hummingbird eggs or hatchlings are abandoned. Hummingbirds incubate their eggs and when they need to feed, the parent bird goes out to get food and comes back to feed. She says before intervening one should observe the nest site to see if the mother returns to feed and what direction it flies off in. If the eggs or hatchlings are abandon Geyer will take it.
Geyer said her goal is to expand the program and to get more people involved transporting and monitoring nests.
"I would love to see people in a place that will be doing that but in order to do that they have to put in time volunteering with me," Geyer said.
— N.H-G.
Saving the Little Theater
"Puttin' on the Spritz" Fire Sprinkler Fundraiser
7 p.m., Friday, May 31
Red Barn Theater, 948 N. Main Ave.
887-6239; redbarn-theater.angelfire.com
If you are looking for a night of fun and in the process want to support a locally owned theater, pack your family in the car and head to the "Puttin' on the Spritz" Fire Sprinkler Fundraiser on Friday, May 31 at The Red Barn Theater. It will be a night of comedy and song highlights from the theater's past shows such as Mary Poppins and favorites by Irving Berlin, plus games, puppetry and sing-alongs. All the proceeds from the $10 tickets will go to the $5,400 estimated cost of putting in a fire sprinkler system that needs to be installed by June 10.
The Red Barn Theater is owned and operated by Rosemary Snow, who has invested both her own money and constant labor to create the Red Barn Theater, directing and producing a variety of children's musicals and revues. Children of all ages come to practice with Snow twice a week for the free programs, providing an affordable outlet for their talents. Snow does not do it for the fame or recognition, she "does it all for the children."
Trish Carlise, the mother of a child who performs at the Red Barn Theater said she brought her older children there and they had nothing but fond memories, so she now brings her youngest daughter, who is four years old, who will be singing songs from Mary Poppins at the benefit.
The Red Barn Theater is also home to The Red Barn Theater Company that does Broadway-style shows, and Tucson Improv Movement that does Improv every Saturday.
Donations can also be made online to help pay for the cost of installations of the fire sprinkler system.
Giving Native Voices a Boost
'Stjukshon: An Indigenous Reading Series'
7 p.m., Saturday, June 1
Casa Libre en la Solana, 228 N. Fourth Ave., No. 2
casalibre.org
Casa Libre is giving indigenous writers an opportunity to showcase their work.
Stjukshon is a series of readings that seeks to celebrate the work of indigenous writers and artists working in a variety of mediums.
Bill Wetzel, a Blackfeet tribal member, is the curator of the event. Wetzel says he started the series when he realized that, despite the large local Native American community, there weren't a lot of opportunities for Native Americans to show off their writing.
"Nobody else was going to do it, so I put it together," Wetzel said.
The name of the series, "Stjukshon," is one of the ways that the Northern Piman term for Tucson can be written. It means "spring at the foot of a black mountain."
The people who have read during the events so far have all been friends of Wetzel. He has gotten a few recommendations from people around town, but he's still looking for more people to invite. He asked that suggestions for participants be sent to him at silverbutcher2@hotmail.com.
The June reading will be the third in the series, with a reading about every two months. Wetzel recorded the last event and plans to do the same with future readings. Videos can be found on Wetzel's YouTube page under the moniker "Bill the Butcher 2." The readings are free but there is a $5 suggested donation.
—C.G.
Chelo Grubb
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Q: Call Center Poisson Process Question Calls arrive at a call center according to a Poisson process with rate $\lambda = 3$ per minute.
Suppose there have been exactly 60 calls between 12pm and 12:30pm. Given this information, compute the probability of at least 60 calls between 12:30pm and 1pm.
I'm trying to understand the Poisson Process. Since events in disjoint time intervals are independent would it be $P(X \ge 60 \mid Y = 60) = P(X \ge 60)*P(Y=60)/P(Y=60)$? Am I taking the right approach or is there something I'm missing?
A: As @DavidG.Stork Comments, you can ignore what happened
before 12:30, as long as you're not using that information to estimate $\lambda.$
Therefore, let $X \sim \mathsf{Pois}(\lambda = 90),$ where the
rate $\lambda = 90$ = (30 min)(3/min). Then
you want $P(X \ge 60) = 0.99967.$
You can get this exact answer using
R, where ppois is a Poisson CDF, as shown below. Some statistical calculators could do essentially the same
omputation.
1 - ppois(59, 90)
[1] 0.9996747
You might try a normal approximation to this Poisson
distribution, $\mathsf{Norm}(\mu = 90, \sigma=\sqrt{90}),$
standardize, and use printed tables of CDF of standard normal to get a reasonable normal approximation (with continuity correction).
The normal
approximation from R, where pnorm is a normal CDF, as shown below:
1 - pnorm(59.5, 90, sqrt(90))
[1] 0.9993477
Using normal tables you would get somewhat less accurate
version of this approximation, because some rounding error is involved in using such a table.
The figure below, compares $\mathsf{Pois}(\lambda=90),$ centers of red circles, with the density function of
$\mathsf{Norm}(\mu=90, \sigma=\sqrt{90}).$
R code for figure:
curve(dnorm(x, 90, sqrt(90)), 0, 140, lwd=2, ylab="PDF", main="")
abline(v=0, col="green2")
abline(h=0, col="green2")
k = 0:140; pdf=dpois(k, 90)
points(k, pdf, col="red")
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// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
//
// ==--==
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** Class: StringWriter
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using System;
using System.Runtime;
using System.Text;
using System.Globalization;
using System.Diagnostics.Contracts;
using System.Runtime.InteropServices;
using System.Security.Permissions;
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using System.Threading.Tasks;
#endif
namespace System.IO {
// This class implements a text writer that writes to a string buffer and allows
// the resulting sequence of characters to be presented as a string.
//
[Serializable]
[ComVisible(true)]
public class StringWriter : TextWriter
{
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private StringBuilder _sb;
private bool _isOpen;
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{
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}
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if (sb==null)
throw new ArgumentNullException("sb", Environment.GetResourceString("ArgumentNull_Buffer"));
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}
public override void Close()
{
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}
protected override void Dispose(bool disposing)
{
// Do not destroy _sb, so that we can extract this after we are
// done writing (similar to MemoryStream's GetBuffer & ToArray methods)
_isOpen = false;
base.Dispose(disposing);
}
public override Encoding Encoding {
get {
if (m_encoding==null) {
m_encoding = new UnicodeEncoding(false, false);
}
return m_encoding;
}
}
// Returns the underlying StringBuilder. This is either the StringBuilder
// that was passed to the constructor, or the StringBuilder that was
// automatically created.
//
public virtual StringBuilder GetStringBuilder() {
return _sb;
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Sunday's game against Everton at the Theatre of Dreams will almost certainly mark the 4000th consecutive Manchester….
By Luke Smith
Sunday's game against Everton at the Theatre of Dreams will almost certainly mark the 4000th consecutive Manchester United matchday squad which has featured a homegrown academy player. It is a remarkable record and shows how our traditions have been kept and respected by multiple managers throughout the years. Youth is engrained in the club's culture. The 'Busby Babes' and the 'Class of 92' are famous examples in years gone by, but it has been a consistent theme throughout the years to develop and bring through our own.
Our current squad is a fantastic example of this. We have several homegrown players in every matchday squad this season and have handed multiple first team debuts to youngsters in the Europa League. Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay are amongst the best players at the club, and they came through our academy system.
Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 after lifting the Premier League for the final time, there have been accusations that Manchester United have been ruining football with vast spending on additions such as Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku and Harry Maguire. But unlike clubs who are spending similar amounts, we have had a conveyor belt of talent consistently throughout the years. It may be a reflection on poor recruitment, but the fact that so many homegrown players are an integral part of our first team picture, shows a key intention in upholding the development of youth as the main principle of our club.
It is important that the identity of the club is respected. The 'DNA' line that Solskjaer has been referring to since his appointment is often laughed at, but you could argue a departure from that since our last title win has lead to a muddle of recruitment and us losing our way as the club we should be.
Clubs around the world are what I see as 'identity clubs'. Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern Munich to name just three. We are definitely one of them and Sunday's milestone goes to show this. It is rooted at the heart of our club to develop and nurture our own, despite the state of our results and makeup of our squad. It has to be admired, given accusations top tier Premier League football were spending their way out of trouble and putting development of academy players to one side.
In times where apathy with our club is at an all time high amongst fans, this is surely something we can all get behind and be proud of. Without the support of the fans, youth players breaking through at Old Trafford may not be in the right atmosphere to be nurtured. When a youth player makes their debut, it brings genuine excitement and brings an element of the unknown.
There is no sign of this streak stopping. We have multiple players knocking on the door. Despite Pogba's uncertain future, you could expect McTominay and Rashford to be consistent and integral parts of our future going forward under Ole or whoever may replace him in the future. And in uncertain times of Brexit, the FA may propose new matchday guidelines to put a higher quota on homegrown players. It is clear that we will have no problem in keeping to this, unlike some other clubs out there.
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Thanks for the comment! ChemThink is available in pieces right now. In order to rebuild ChemThink, I split it into the individual tutorials and put them under the "Simulations" tab.
So far, only 2 of the tutorials ("Atomic Structure" and "The Particulate Nature of Matter") are available in HTML5 versions. Now that the server is built, I will do my best to complete the remaining 9 tutorials as I have time.
The PBS site is another option, but they only have 5 of the tutorials (and no question sets!, and are only available in Adobe Flash versions, so they won't run on mobile browsers.
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Hello all you passionate truck drivers out there vitalitygames has released a new exclusive parking truck game called Just park it. Get behind the wheels of a big 18 wheeler and prove your driving and parking skills in 15 challenging parking spots. Use arrow keys to steer the truck. Press Space to break the truck. If you think driving a big truck with a heavy load it's easy, forward and backward then prove it in our new exclusive game. Good luck you will need it!
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Disclaimer 1- Long Post
Disclaimer 2-Highly Personal share
Disclaimer 3- Have so many more favourites to mention and so much more to share! For, how do you explain the magic of ARR in just one post, huh, Blogeswari?)
When I think of ARR, I think of the word 'phenomenon'. That he has been given the titles 'Isaippuyal' and 'Mozart of Madras' is absolutely no surprise.
But I can't say he stormed in to my senses like the Isaippuyal that he is, because the way he came into my life was actually gentle…persistent, even. I would say that he moved in to my head and heart one bag at a time; one song at a time. Lock, stock and barrel. That is to say: Voice, Instrument and Arrangement! And his music will always be unique, transporting me to some place I've never been…a place full of new possibilities I never even knew existed! Since his music transports me so, I should also return the favour, methinks and now, a playlist without his music is unthinkable. Therefore, the way I do and always will, take him along with me wherever I go, is just a given. We don't dump the good in our lives anywhere. We hold it close and carry it wherever we can.
I thank Blogeswari for asking me to write about A R Rahman because it really made me think about and express in words who ARR is in my life, and what his music means to me.
All Images courtesy A.R.Rahman's Instagram
When A R Rahman was first introduced through the movie Roja, it was a remarkable entry indeed because the sound of his music was refreshing, the lyrics deep, new and bold, and the movie's director was more of a brand than just a famous individual - Mani Ratnam.
But I just said 'oh ya, nice songs, ya' and listened, enjoyed them, and moved on with life. 'Pudhiya Mugam', 'Gentleman' albums happened as I tried to proceed with life without taking proper hold of ARR's music. But then, 'Thiruda Thiruda' hit us and then, 'Duet'. What is that talk about CALM and all when there is a storm? It's nonsense. If you're hit by a Storm, you can't just sit back and do nothing. You've GOT to be swayed…and this storm makes you first sit up, pay attention and then do what needs to be done. And so, being the half-baked musician that I was in my teens (&continue to be), 'Rasathi' was duly attempted in for an event: 'Socials' and then unceremoniously abandoned after near-perfection because…that new Acapella Gokappella and all defeated us teenagers as a concept. We lacked the confidence to pull it off on stage without instruments to play shock-absorber on the pitchy parts and quavers, semi-quavers and demi-semi-quavers. (Proving that half-bakedness here)
Also, acapella wasn't a well-known or relevant word then! (hehe)
Through my undergrad years, ARR's music dominated the cultural scene at the colleges of Chennai. Every dance performer attempted to shake their limbs to 'Chikku-bukku railu' and as for the singing; I was slumped close to unconsciousness in frustration and extreme boredom when the umpteenth solo contestant sang 'Netru Illadha Maatram' for the nth time! (from Pudhiya Mugam)
I hated soppy songs then and also, hardly anyone did justice to the high notes composed by Rahman while also retaining the melody in all its glory. I imagine that if I were a rat, a big human stomping on the edge of my tail would allow me to hit the highest note in the charanam of Netru Illaadha Maatram! On the other hand, the throaty 'July maadham vandhaal' from the same film was differently delightful but almost-never attempted.
ARR was then a young music director who was present as a Judge for a Light Music contest we participated in and 'Tamizha Tamizha' was coincidentally a part of our college band's (Ethiraj) repertoire. We didn't win the first place (sniff) maybe because we had a one-handed player on the piano and a couple of Bharatanatyam dancers playing the drums together (!) or maybe, because he didn't want to award the team who was playing HIS songs, the first spot. Anyway we received the Second place and criticized him a bit (!) for not applauding our version of Tamizha Tamizha enough.
(Today, I would be thrilled to just catch sight of his slightly-smiling face anywhere and that would be enough because of the magic that's his music, but this fuss was long, long ago.)
Then, when I left my first-ever job in an Internet-services company to pursue my passion in the US of A, two guys who were colleagues of mine, gifted me an audio cassette: "Kadhalan". First of all, I was surprised that my colleagues of 6 months thought me special enough to give a gift to. (The company had given me a watch! So these 2 didn't really have to give me anything). Secondly, I have always noticed that anyone who gifts me music is simply unforgettable in my life. So, that's why I remember those two. Let's call them G&P.
Anyway, I thanked G&P bemusedly, and gave the cassette cover a once-over and then shrugged it off. After all, it had Prabhu Deva and Nagma on the cover! Still, I packed it in my suitcase because I always listened to music while doing anything and everything and plus, it was a going-away gift from 2 BOYS.
I HAVE to mention Isaignani Ilayaraja here. (Yes, this is weird) Sorry, Blogeswari, music is personal so you will have to bear with ramblings of my journey with Ilayaraja first and
A R Rahman next. Until Roja happened, Ilayaraja's was THE music which was familiar, revered, enjoyed, etc. So, you can't just-like-that switch to someone new and go gaga over him, right? That's not what a good South Indian does. So, I didn't 'justu' switch. But I sure added him to my music collection as and when more of his music was released.
As an adult, when you hear new music, you don't just accept it and dance and sing along. You sit down and break it down and criticise it if you can. But then, there I was, all alone in my room, listening to Kadhalan on my mini tape player in the boonies of the West Virginian mountains, soaking in the hep-sounding Tamizh, jolted by the newness and marveling at the fresh music. It was like going through one of those parallel universe thingies through a strange tunnel full of alien music but it was all so filling and oh-so-melodious all the same. I can't say I cried like Actor Karthik weirdly did in Gopuravaasalile (which scene I want to UNSEE till date), but I can say that I was just terribly taken aback in a wonderful way. I wasn't cheating on Raja, I told myself. I was just moving ahead with Raja in my backpack and Rahman in my handbag. Clutch*Clutch*.
All the new voices added to Rahman's magic. The SPB and Janaki Jodi-singing was replaced by so many new singer-combos and solos which all sounded fantastic. A whole, new world opened up. The variety in voices, the freshness of sound, and the powerful effect of the instruments coming together for harmony was just earth-shattering!
Back home, the TV used to blare out insane visuals of SPB and Prabhu Deva dancing together in Kadhalan. My late father was very taken with ARR as well. He tried mocking 'this new music' but ended up enjoying it as he sang 'Muqaala, Muqaabala, Laila ohhh Laila'. Being a good singer himself and partial to the likes of Rafi, Talat and Ghantasala, he sang Muqaala to tune and though he inserted cluck-cluckings like "What ARE these lyrics I say" in attempted disgust, he didn't stop singing the songs. J One particular song tickled him terribly. Oorvasi Oorvasi. When I sang out "Pakathu seat-u-la paati okkaandha, Take it easy policy", he laughed out loud (ya LOL-ed. Back then, we said the WORDS, actually).
When we came to "Dhanda soru-nu appan sonna…Take it easy policy" he chuckled, and "pandigai thedhi Sundayil vandha Take it easy policy" made him snort, "Vazhuka thalayan Tirupathi pona" made him giggle and finally, "Azhagu kaadhali Anna-nu sonna" had him chortling with laughter. This now makes me think he might have been Anna-ed and also that he may have had many a Paatti take a seat next to his. Anyway, in the short time he was alive after ARR's entry, he enjoyed Isaipuyal's music immensely.
To me, some movie albums stand out because they're outstanding (!) -- Like VTV, OKK, Kaatru Veliyidai, Tenali, and many, many more. Innumerable songs have delighted us. VTV's Omana penne is terribly special and Swasame in Tenali too. So very mellifluous. It's hard to pin down favourites cos they keep slipping out like Slippery Seppankizhangu that has been boiled and ready for peeling. MORE favourites keep jostling for attention! 'Kaara Attakara' jolts me out of lethargy anytime, while 'Azhagiye' from 'Kaatru Veliyidai' makes me want to hug someone immediately in Kushi! (not shadily, mind you)
On another note, I get jealous of any South Indian celeb who ventures close to the North ie Bollywood. So I refuse to listen to ARR's Hindi ventures. Even so, 'Khwaja mere Khwaja' moves me and 'Dil Se' songs are far superior in effect, to the Tamizh version. So, I have to let him go once in a while so that he will come back and compose a 'Munbe va' and a 'New York Nagaram' which will keep me less sulky (!) while he visits the Mumbai scene and comes back. (Back here in Chennai, is where you belong, ARR!)
All said and done, I'd say that ARR speaks to us in song. He voices the notes to us and shares with us his scintillating music, telling us that the world still has hope, beautiful music, awesome lyrics and…himself. That's all I want to hear. <3
About Chennai Motorist
What do I write about someone who I've known more than half my life?
One post and all won't do justice I say.
Chennai Motorist a.k.a Teesu Akka a.k.a Tees is one of the most lovable person/s you'll come across. An entrepreneur, a Seppankezhangu aficionado, a pianist, guitarist, writer and a cute cuddly friend (I can see her cringemaxxx) who one can discuss all possible vetti stuff particularly about Madras.
A supremely creative person, Tees is a strictu aabeesar as a music teacher when she taught us, a big group of singers and instrumentalists, a dozen songs to sing at various culturals. Ya, including the one where we sang in front of the The ARR.
Thanks Tees for sharing your thoughts. This is so well written. Love eeet & Love you!
Labels: #ARR28, #Kollywood, A R Rahman, A Walk Down Rahman Lane, Bollywood, Chennai, Film, Films, Isaippuyal, Lockdown, Madras, Movie, Mozart of Madras, Mumbai, Music, Nostagia, Tamil, Tamil Film
D LordLabak said...
Love love loved it. But kinda bummed she didn't pick one song to alasify, given her musical SME status. :-)
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Nautilus has called for Budget action to improve the UK's Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) scheme – pointing to shipowners' promises to boost jobs if the assistance is increased.
In letters to the Chancellor and the shipping minister ahead of the Budget, Nautilus pointed to a 'watertight' case for implementing the Smart-Plus package jointly proposed by the Union and the UK Chamber of Shipping.
He told the ministers that the SMarT-Plus package would cost little more than a mile of new motorway, yet would ensure a sustainable supply of British seafarers – something that will be of increasing importance in the post-Brexit environment.
'The current SMarT scheme has a £15m budget and has done much to reverse what had been a catastrophic decline in the numbers of UK trainee seafarer during the 1980s and early 90s,' Mr Dickinson pointed out.
Mr Dickinson said shipowners had made it clear there is no shortage of high quality applicants for the limited number of training positions which are available each year. However, the reduction in the value of the existing SMarT scheme means that the UK has become one of the most expensive countries in the world in which to train a seafarer.
He said the government's own review of the scheme had supported the case for doubling the current SMarT budget.
'This should be seen as an investment by the nation – with the government's own research showing that seafarers contribute £17,500 more to the economy than the average worker and that for every £1 spent on seafarer training there is a return of £4.80 to the national economy,' Mr Dickinson added.
He told the ministers that the Union's Charter for Jobs underlines the validity of the argument for funding 100% of the cost of training UK-resident seafarers, and he urged them to take note of the strong commitments by leading shipping companies to not only increase training numbers but also employment opportunities for British seafarers if the SMarT-Plus proposals are introduced.
'In 2015, the government's Maritime Growth Study highlighted the huge economic, social and strategic contribution made by the UK maritime sector, but warned that this could be severely undermined without a strong pool of seafaring expertise,' Mr Dickinson concluded.
Nautilus has called for Budget action to improve the UK's Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) scheme – pointing to shipowners' promises to boost jobs if the assistance is increased.
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Whether you reside in a compact apartment or a large villa, you will no doubt want to maximise space in your kitchen. Even the largest of interior spaces should focus on using their floor plan effectively, in order to minimise potential clutter and maximise productivity. Today at homify we've got 8 incredible space-efficient kitchens that will show you how to max out your interior cooking area.
First up we take a peek at a kitchen that has effectively utilised every centimetre within this room. The designers have opted for a linear design that creates a wall of cooking and prep space, while the freestanding island offers an informal dining area, sink, and additional worktops.
If you have an awkward or troubling shaped kitchen, never fear! This design shows that a kitchen can utilise any area with style and pizzazz. Curving around the wall, in an L-shape, the blank wall space has been utilised for stylish shelving and storage.
This tiny kitchen utilises its space with style and sophistication. Seriously small, and working with an extremely reduced floor plan, the kitchen still manages to provide full size appliances, a welcoming colour scheme, and a place to sit and eat breakfast.
Not as tiny as the aforementioned kitchen, but still rather compact, this kitchen embraces a white colour scheme to offer simplicity, but adds character with colourful and patterned tiles. It utilises its space with joinery on each wall, while the worktop offers plenty of preparation space for multiple occupants.
Efficient use of a kitchen floor plan is about knowing what space to use, as well as the negative space that should be left unfilled. In this illustration we get a wonderful sense of spaciousness, while the overall ambience is one of roominess and open airiness.
Space utilisation can be a tricky undertaking, but this next design has definitely delivered with flying colours. Embracing different types of storage and joinery, the kitchen planners were able to incorporate style and efficiency.
This wonderful light-filled apartment is simple bursting with life and verve. The kitchen area, which we see in this image, has managed to utilise its space, ensuring a functional and enjoyable area. Shelving has been incorporated in many different sections of the room, but is especially useful hanging over the sink and dishwasher.
For our final kitchen we take a peek inside an apartment that has been designed with a minimalist aesthetic. Although simple, the overall feeling is one of sophistication and functionality. Almost built into the walls of the dwelling, the architects have created joinery that is virtually invisible, thus adding a sleek and uncomplicated ambience.
Which space-efficient kitchen would suit your home? If you would like to tour some more fabulous cooking areas, check out: 8 beautifully designed small kitchens you'll love.
Which space-saving kitchen is your favourite? Let us know below!
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There are around 4,000 children in England who need to be adopted every year, and many more who need fostering. According to adoption charity CoramBAAF, the average age at adoption in 2014-2015 was three years and three months. Here you can find information and useful links on Adoption and Fostering in Buckinghamshire.
Adoption and Fostering: What's the difference?
Adopting a child is when a court transfers all parental rights and responsibilities to you and your family and the child becomes part of your family.
Fostering is a way of providing safe and secure care for a child (or children) who cannot live within their own family. A fostered child remains the legal responsibility of the council and/or their birth parents and NOT the fosterer. A child is usually fostered until the age of 18.
Fostering Information sessions take place throughout the year for anyone interested in becoming a foster carer. You can chat to existing foster parents and the friendly fostering team.
Did you know that if you look after a child who isn't a close relative or if you are not the parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister of that child and are looking after them for more than 28 days you could be in a private fostering arrangement?
The law says you should tell your local authority six weeks before the arrangement starts or certainly within 48 hours of it starting. This is to make sure formal checks can be carried out to ensure the child is safe and well looked after, getting to school and having their health needs met. It's also to ensure the child, their parents and carers receive the support they need.
Private foster carers carry out an extremely important role for the children in their care and Buckinghamshire County Council has a duty to ensure all children needs are being met and that Children's services are working with both parent and carer to ensure the well being of the child and to provide support and guidance to enable them to do this.
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Maxïmo Park are pleased to mark their 10th anniversary with news of a series of live shows in November 2015. Celebrating ten years since the release of their debut 'A Certain Trigger', the band will play the album in its entirety, along with a special selection of single tracks and rarities.
Maxïmo Park formed in Newcastle and their five albums have sold in excess of 2.5 million copies including three Top Ten UK placings, achieving double platinum, platinum and silver in the UK.
Renowned for their energetic live shows, Maxïmo Park have numerous sold out tours to their name, including various headlining arena shows in Europe – the band's previous (sold out) UK tour came last year in support of their last album 'Too Much Information'.
'A Certain Trigger' and 'Missing Songs' – comprising of B-sides and demos from sessions in 2005 – have been re-mastered and will be available on limited edition vinyl on 30th October.
Maxïmo Park will be sharing a rarity every week leading up to the 10th anniversary shows via their website www.Maxïmopark.com where you will currently find the original demo of 'Signal and Sign' the opening track from 'A Certain Trigger' and the original demo of 'Now I'm All Over The Shop.
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TESS discovers its 1st Earth-sized exoplanet
Posted by Paul Scott Anderson in Space | April 26, 2019
Launched in 2018, TESS is NASA's new space-based exoplanet hunter. Now it's found its 1st Earth-sized world orbiting a nearby star. The discovery bodes well, scientists say, for finding more similar worlds in the near future.
Artist's concept of HD 21749c, the first Earth-sized exoplanet discovered by TESS. Image via Robin Dienel/Carnegie Institution for Science.
NASA's newest exoplanet-hunting telescope, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), has now found its first Earth-sized world. It's the smallest planet TESS has found yet in its still-young mission. Astronomers say it's another exciting step towards finding worlds beyond our solar system that might be capable of supporting life.
The new peer-reviewed finding was published in Astrophysical Journal Letters on April 16, 2019, by astronomers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Carnegie Institution for Science.
The planet – labeled HD 21749c – orbits the star HD 21749, about 52 light-years from Earth. That is quite close, and it's the kind of planet TESS was designed to help find. NASA's last exoplanet-hunter – Kepler Space Telescope, which finished its mission last year – also found many smaller rocky planets of the type that most likely could be habitable. But, in contrast to TESS, Kepler focused on a small patch of the sky with relatively distant stars. The beauty of TESS is that it focuses on a large patch of sky and at closer stars. This new discovery by TESS demonstrates its ability to find small nearby planets and shows that the telescope is working as expected. As Diana Dragomir, lead author and TESS team member, explained:
For stars that are very close by and very bright, we expected to find up to a couple dozen Earth-sized planets. And here we are – this would be our first one, and it's a milestone for TESS. It sets the path for finding smaller planets around even smaller stars, and those planets may potentially be habitable.
As Johanna Teske, an astronomer at Carnegie Institution for Science and second author on the new paper also said:
It's so exciting that TESS, which launched just about a year ago, is already a game-changer in the planet-hunting business. The spacecraft surveys the sky and we collaborate with the TESS follow-up community to flag potentially interesting targets for additional observations using ground-based telescopes and instruments.
This particular planet, however, is probably not too friendly for life. It orbits very close to its star, completing an orbit in only 7.8 days. Its estimated surface temperature is 800 degrees Fahrenheit (427 degrees Celsius). Astronomers want to find more planets that orbit their stars in the habitable zone, where temperatures could allow liquid water on their surfaces. A growing number have already been discovered, but, astronomers say, it's still difficult to determine actual conditions on these worlds due to their great distances.
HD 21749c was found using the transit method, as the planet briefly blocked some of the light coming from the star when it passed in front of it. Eleven such transits were seen, and from that astronomers determined that the planet was about the same size as Earth and orbited its star every 7.8 days. Dragomir used a software code to look for this kind of transit, and found the periodic signals of both the Earth-sized planet and another planet reported earlier this year, known as HD 21749b.
Artist's concept of HD 21749b – a sister world to HD 21749c, in the same solar system – discovered earlier this year by TESS. The sister world is larger, a warm "sub-Neptune" with a longer 36-day orbit, and is 23 times Earth's mass with a radius 2.7 times that of Earth. Image via NASA.
The Planet Finder Spectrograph (PFS) on the Magellan II telescope at Carnegie's Las Campanas Observatory in Chile was also used to help confirm the planetary nature of the TESS signal and to measure the mass of the newly discovered sub-Neptune. As Teske noted:
The Planet Finder Spectrograph is one of the only instruments in the Southern Hemisphere that can do these types of measurements. So, it will be a very important part of further characterizing the planets found by the TESS mission.
Astronomers hope that TESS will find at least 50 smaller planets – approximately the size of HD 21749b or smaller – during its mission. So far, it has discovered 10 planets smaller than Neptune, including pi Men b, twice the size of Earth with a six-day orbit; LHS 3844b, a hot, rocky world slightly larger than Earth that orbits its star in only 11 hours; and TOI 125b and c, two "sub-Neptunes" that orbit the same star, both within about a week. It is expected that TESS will discover many more similar worlds over the next months and years.
Planetary systems with one known smaller planet usually have more, astronomers have found, just like in our own solar system. Dragomir noted this also, saying:
We know these planets often come in families. So we searched all the data again, and this small signal came up.
TESS is already finding its share of new exoplanets orbiting nearby stars, continuing on from the Kepler mission, which ended last year. Image via Goddard Space Flight Center (edited by MIT News).
One big advantage that TESS has compared to Kepler is that because the planets it finds orbit closer stars, those planets will be easier targets for follow-up observations from other telescopes. These other telescopes could examine the atmospheres of the newly-discovered worlds. This is, of course, of particular significance for rocky planets similar to Earth, some of which could be habitable. According to Dragomir:
Because TESS monitors stars that are much closer and brighter, we can measure the mass of this planet in the very near future, whereas for Kepler's Earth-sized planets, that was out of the question. So this new TESS discovery could lead to the first mass measurement of an Earth-sized planet. And we're excited about what that mass could be. Will it be Earth's mass? Or heavier? We don't really know.
According to astronomer Sharon Wang at Carnegie Institution for Science:
Measuring the exact mass and composition of such a small planet will be challenging, but important for comparing HD 21749c to Earth. Carnegie's PFS team is continuing to collect data on this object with this goal in mind.
This first Earth-sized world that TESS has found may not be the most ideal in terms of the possibility of life, but it shows that the mission is proceeding as hoped, and that, as expected, planets are abundant around stars closer to the sun as well as those farther away. Based on previous data from Kepler, it is now thought that almost every star in our galaxy has at least one planet, and many with multiple planets, just like our solar system – in other words, there are billions of planets in our galaxy alone. TESS will now be able to study some of those worlds that are closer to home, bringing us even closer to finding the holy grail of exoplanetary research – another living world.
Bottom line: The discovery of HD 21749c – an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting a nearby star – is exciting, and should be just the first of many more to come from the TESS mission.
Source: TESS delivers its first Earth-sized planet and a warm sub-Neptune
Via MIT News and Carnegie Science
Paul Scott Anderson
Paul Scott Anderson has had a passion for space exploration that began when he was a child when he watched Carl Sagan's Cosmos. While in school he was known for his passion for space exploration and astronomy. He started his blog The Meridiani Journal in 2005, which was a chronicle of planetary exploration. In 2015, the blog was renamed as Planetaria. While interested in all aspects of space exploration, his primary passion is planetary science. In 2011, he started writing about space on a freelance basis, and now currently writes for AmericaSpace and Futurism (part of Vocal). He has also written for Universe Today and SpaceFlight Insider, and has also been published in The Mars Quarterly and has done supplementary writing for the well-known iOS app Exoplanet for iPhone and iPad.
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These spicy, taco stand-style, pickled carrots are so good that you'll want to plan a whole meal around them.
Equal parts white vinegar and water make up this brine, along with a few bay leaves, garlic cloves, onion slivers and halved Serrano peppers. I used fresh, young carrots from the farmers' market. You know the baby ones with their tops still on. These come in the perfect size. Don't you dare throw those tops away. They make an excellent addition to vegetable stocks.
I simmered my peeled carrots in the brine until they were cooked but still really crunchy. They will continue to cook a bit as the brine cools. Once at room temperature, transfer your jars to the refrigerator to chill. I couldn't resist eating a few that night, but I think they were best after a few days. Refreshing, crunchy and spicy these were great just out of the jar. B and I also cut these up into slivers for sandwiches and used them in place of pepperoncinis/pickles. Delicious!
[this is good] Wow, these pickled carrots do look really good! I've never had pickled carrots before. I love the sound of this. Thanks for sharing the method!
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The Church's involvement in the issue of the death penalty has taken on a high profile with the Pope's visit to St. Louis in January 1999.
Following are several quotes from the Pope. We hope you find these helpful as you continue your own work on the death penalty.
"The culture of death and a society dominated by the powerful"
63. Nowadays, in America as elsewhere in the world, a model of society appears to be emerging in which the powerful predominate, setting aside and even eliminating the powerless: I am thinking here of unborn children, helpless victims of abortion; the elderly and incurably ill, subjected at times to euthanasia; and the many other people relegated to the margins of society by consumerism and materialism. Nor can I fail to mention the unnecessary recourse to the death penalty when other "bloodless means are sufficient to defend human lives against an aggressor and to protect public order and the safety of persons. Today, given the means at the State's disposal to deal with crime and control those who commit it, without abandoning all hope of their redemption, the cases where it is absolutely necessary to do away with an offender 'are now very rare, even non-existent practically'".229 This model of society bears the stamp of the culture of death, and is therefore in opposition to the Gospel message. Faced with this distressing reality, the Church community intends to commit itself all the more to the defense of the culture of life.
The new evangelization calls for followers of Christ who are unconditionally pro-life: who will proclaim, celebrate and serve the Gospel of life in every situation. A sign of hope is the increasing recognition that the dignity of human life must never be taken away, even in the case of someone who has done great evil. Modern society has the means of protecting itself, without definitively denying criminals the chance to reform (cf. Evangelium Vitae, 27). I renew the appeal I made most recently at Christmas for a consensus to end the death penalty, which is both cruel and unnecessary.
May the proclamation of Christmas be a source of encouragement to all those who work to bring relief to the tormented situation in the Middle East by respecting international commitments. May Christmas help to strengthen and renew, throughout the world, the consensus concerning the need for urgent and adequate measures to halt the production and sale of arms, to defend human life, to end the death penalty, to free children and adolescents from all forms of exploitation, to restrain the bloodied hand of those responsible for genocide and crimes of war, to give environmental issues, especially after the recent natural catastrophes, the indispensable attention which they deserve for the protection of creation and of human dignity!
It is clear that for these purposes to be achieved, the nature and extent of the punishment must be carefully evaluated and decided upon, and ought not go to the extreme of executing the offender except in cases of absolute necessity: In other words, when it would not be possible otherwise to defend society. Today however, as a result of steady improvements in the organization of the penal system, such cases are very rare if not practically nonexistent.
44 Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2265. (Referring to 2266 prior to the modifications of September, 1997).
45 Cf. St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Thelogiae, II-II, q. 64, a. 7; St. Alphonsus de Liguori, Theologia Moralis, 1, III,; tr. 4, c. 1, dub. 3.
46 Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2266.
Andy Rivas: Policy Advisor, Office of Domestic Social Development, USCC, 202-541-3190; fax: 541-3339; email: arivas@usccb.org.
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Book 74: Masha Regina
"The wind of time blows in two directions. It's the rare person who feels its current parallel to his ongoing life. It's a special skill to catch time wafting, from the future, on your cheeks. In the emptiness between the train carriages, Masha felt- her fingers went icy from the certainty of that sensation- as though those ten minutes on the jolting train carriages, with her on one side and the boy on the other, would become a sort of tuning fork for her happiness."
Read: July 29-August 1, 2016
I can't imagine how hard it must be to be a professional translator, especially for literature. I took two years of Italian in college, and even the simple school exercise of translating song lyrics was rendered often frustrating because of the inability to directly translate in a way that makes actual sense. Even something as simple as "I miss you" (mi manchi) literally translates as "you are missing to me". It's essentially the same thing, but it takes the focus from I to you, making it feel softer somehow (at least in my overly romantic brain). Translating an entire book? Eep.
Translating Vadim Levental's Masha Regina must have been an especially delicate endeavor, so props to Lisa Hayden. Levental spent five years writing the book and it's obvious that he chose each word carefully. Hayden's translation is lush and evocative...obviously I can't read it in the original Russian, but it's hard to believe that it suffered any real loss being taken into English. Masha Regina is the story of the titular woman (her given name is actually Maria, but she's almost exclusively referred to by her nickname during the course of the novel), from about the time she's a teenager to well into her adulthood. It's hard to tell how old she's supposed to be by the end, exactly, because the novel progresses in a loosely linear way but with lots of digressions backwards and forwards and it can be hard to tell at any given moment where we are in Masha's life. It works when you're reading it, as long as you're paying attention, but it makes it hard to summarize the novel in a straightfoward way.
I do love a good summary, though, so I'll take a crack at it. Masha is an artistically gifted teenager living in a small, decaying town in the Russian countryside. She doesn't necessarily know what she wants, but she knows she doesn't want to get stuck there like her parents, and when she's probably about 15 she manages to get her parents to send her to St. Petersburg to go to boarding school. On the train to the city, she meets Roma, another teenager who's heading back to his own studies in the city. He helps her get to her school and she falls a little bit in love with him, which she continues to be even as she has a long-term relationship with one of her teachers and he rejects her when she comes to see him. It's only later in their lives, after they've graduated and begun working towards careers in filmmaking (she as a director, he as a cinematographer) that they finally get together and become romantically as well as professionally involved. Their relationship is tempestuous, and Masha becomes pregnant with their child shortly before she leaves him for good, taking up with an older German actor while he romances a former school friend of hers.
Although it's Masha's story and she's a fascinating character to spend a couple hundred pages with, it's never quite clear what drives her. At the beginning it's a desire to escape the drudgery she's surrounded with, which she does both through art and eventual literal escape. And then it's a desire to stay escaped, working her way to catch up with school so she can stay in St. Petersburg, building a name for herself as a director. But once she's got a solid career, her artistic expression seems almost more like a compulsion than a drive or a passion. The cool shell she built herself to keep her propelling through her early life eventually traps her...she doesn't know how to deal with adversity besides creating a film and throwing herself into the making of it.
As I read, I found myself mostly focusing on the way fate seems to play a role in the construction of a life...Masha's life particularly, but all our lives, really. Masha's chance connection on the train with Roma as a teenager reverberates through her entire life. She gets into directing after accompanying a friend to an audition for an acting graduate program. I know how in my own life, my trip to Nevada was supposed to be a three-month thing until I met my husband doing voter registration. The big things matter, of course, but the little coincidences of our lives can be even more meaningful, in the end. Masha Regina is beautifully written (maybe a little overwritten) and mostly pretty compelling, but the sum of its parts is more than the whole, somehow.
Tell me, blog friends...what little things ended up making a big difference in your life?
One year ago, I was reading: The President's Club
Labels: artists, contemporary fiction, lisa hayden, literature in translation, masha regina, seven stars, vadim levental
Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves) April 28, 2017 at 5:55 PM
Hey Gabby - odd request, but can you follow me on Twitter? I'm trying to DM you about something and can't! Or I could just send you an email if that's better...couldn't find a contact email on your blog.
I sent you an email from my gmail...I know I follow you on Twitter!
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Economists such as Thomas Piketty have influentially argued that inequality has been globally exacerbated in recent decades, and has broad and negative impacts on the environment, human society, governance and well-being. Inspired by Marilyn Strathern's 1987 edited collection, Dealing with Inequality, and the tradition of ethnographic conceptualisation, contextualisation and critique that that volume exemplified, this conference will address culture, society and history across Oceania, from the vantage point of anthropology's longstanding commitment to engaging local perspectives and sensitivity to Oceania's heterogeneity.
The theme of the 12th conference of the European Society for Oceanists encourages participants to discuss these questions by examining concrete empirical realities in the Pacific; by foregrounding local perspectives; and by foregrounding the sheer heterogeneity of culture and society in the Pacific, in diasporic milieux including those across island 'homes'. As at the 11th conference, the convenors encourage contributions ranging beyond Oceania's literal regional limits, to include Pacific presences and interventions in other contexts and regions through diplomacy, travel, migration, tourism, trade, art, museums and performance.
The conference coincides with the 'Oceania' exhibition at the Royal Academy, the largest exhibition to date responding to art, history and contemporary identity across the region as a whole. The convenors invite artistic interventions that will contribute to a wider dialogue between academia and contemporary practice, and also cross-disciplinary contributions which may range across anthropology, archaeology, art history, development studies, political studies, geography, history, linguistics, and related fields.
All paper proposals must be submitted via the conference website by 29 June 2018. The list of panels can be found here.
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WHEN WE DO?
By J. Pharoah Doss
Wednesday, November 13, 2013.
London Ingram spanked her only child, Paris, for every infraction after cuteness turned terrible after the age of two. It never failed until London's spanking hand stung more than her son's brown bottom. So she restored to alternative uses for wooden spoons, belts, and extension cords. There was no intent to abuse, no malice in any strike, as a matter of fact, after each session, she always consoled her teary eyed, caterpillar eye-browed, little man with a hug, forehead kiss, and repeated the words of her single mother, "This hurts me more than it hurts you."
At nine years old Paris stood five feet, ten inches, and his immunity to extension cord lashings increased with each increment he surpassed his mother's meager five foot frame¾along with his disobedience. London blamed those damn project kids, at that damn public school, and the absence of his damn father. Paris's knack, or inability to avoid, trouble on the school bus, in the classroom, and with the neighborhood kids eventually eroded London's patience. So Paris was unknowingly enrolled into the single black mother's rite of passage for boys. This ceremony normally commenced with the legendary "next week slapping" and concluded with the painful "knock the black off blow".
Clifford Franks, London's boyfriend of three years, proposed and moved in with his older fiancée and future stepson. One day after a month of living engaged he witnessed London bloody Paris's nose for swearing at a teacher, and London overheard him call her a brutal.
"Are you saying I'm an abusive mother?"
Clifford grew up in a small apartment with three older siblings and two older cousins¾all black women! He knew when one was about to¾as they say¾go off! "I didn't say that, London"
"So what you saying?"
He looked away. Why should he say anything? No one said anything in the building he grew up in. No one said anything about Tamkia Ford's black eye's or wonder how many times an eleven year old slipped in the shower or ran into a door. No one said anything about the reappearing welts on Deon Butler's limbs, no one said anything about those that got outnumbered, beat up, and left on the curb humiliated, because they were locked out of the apartment and forced to fight, and no one said anything about the hallway fist fights between his mother and one of his fast reputation gaining older sisters.
"You're not going to answer me, Cliff?"
"It's not my place to comment."
"But you did! So tell me what you meant!"
"I just think you're harsh. You could be more understanding."
London laughed, her laughter ridiculed his inexperience, and with a smirk of superiority she asked, "And how many children do you have?"
"None." he said, "So what does that mean, because I don't have any I'm not qualified to have an opinion?"
"For an intelligent one¾no!"
"I'm serious! You beat the boy for everything! It doesn't matter whether he broke a dish or the neighbor's window…"
"I told him not to hit that baseball out back. Shoot! I had to pay for that woman's window. So you think I should of sent him to his room for cussing out a teacher?"
"No! But you could of got his side of the story first!"
London reflected. Was he right? Did she respond to the school letter without…it didn't matter, "Oh, please! This isn't the first time Paris's mouth got him in trouble! You haven't lived here that long! You best remember that before you start judging the way I parent!"
"I've lived here long enough to notice that Paris covers his face at every sudden movement you make. A ten year old boy shouldn't…"
"Don't even start to lecture me! If you had a child…"
"And when we do?"
London was stunned. Her heartbeat accelerated. Clifford never mentioned children. She thought he didn't want any. All he every talked about was going back to college to complete his degree and start his own business. She felt special¾chosen. She smiled, "And when we do, Cliff."
"Is that how you'll treat my child, London?"
The question silenced her. She remembered one time the school called. In one of her disciplinary tantrums she left bruises on Paris. Paris lied to the school administrators and said the bruises came from playing street football to protect her. She looked away from her fiancé.
Clifford asked again, "Is that how you'll treat my child, London?"
Jason Pharoah Doss is a writer and poet based in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. He can be reached at jasondoss_2@msn.com
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What is Computer Science in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin defines Computer Science as "an academic discipline that encompasses the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, networks, and their impact on society."
The Wisconsin academic standards for Computer Science were developed by a statewide writing committee and submitted to extensive review by the public and the State Superintendent's Review Council. State Superintendent Tony Evers adopted the standards in June 2017.
Increase the knowledge of CS for all students, especially those from under-represented groups in this field.
As with all the standards, the Wisconsin Standards for Computer Science may be taught and integrated through a variety of classes and experiences. Each district, school and program area should determine the means by which students meet these standards. Through the collaboration of multiple stakeholders, these foundational standards will set the stage for high-quality, successful, contemporary CS courses and programs throughout Wisconsin's PK-12 systems.
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A Comparative Guide to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Natalie Lichtenstein
Describes the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's mandate, membership, finance, governance, and institutional set-up
Provides a comprehensive analysis of the similarities and differences between the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and both the World Bank and other regional development banks
As the former General Counsel of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Lichtenstein offers her unparalleled expertise
In depth coverage of the operations of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's financial operations over the last two years
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, first opened in 2016, is a 100 billion dollar multilateral development bank purpose-built to support infrastructure projects that enhance regional economic productivity.
Its arms reach far: in its first two years, AIIB has financed transport systems such as national motorways in Pakistan, railways in Oman, and rural roads in India; energy projects including natural gas pipelines in Azerbaijan and hydropower plants in Tajikistan; and the redevelopment of impoverished areas in Indonesia. Initiated by China, its membership is global, with regional powers from Korea to Saudi Arabia, and key players from Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
In a text that will appeal to general readers and legal specialists alike, Natalie Lichtenstein examines the Bank's mandate, investment operations, finance, governance, and institutional set up, as well as providing detailed analyses of the similarities and differences it has with other development banks - charting AIIB's story so far and anticipating its future.
1. Beginnings
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Natalie Lichtenstein, Former Inaugural General Counsel, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Natalie Lichtenstein was the Inaugural General Counsel at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). As Chief Counsel for the 57-country negotiations that led to AIIB's founding as an international development bank, she was the principal legal adviser and drafter for its Charter. That work drew on her 30-year legal career at the World Bank, where she advised on lending operations in China and other countries for the first 20 years, and served in senior positions in institutional governance and reforms for her third decade. As a young lawyer at the US Treasury Department, she worked on development bank issues and normalization of US relations with China. She has taught Chinese law in the US since the 1980s, and consulted on Chinese legal development. She is an Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and a member of the Oxford International Organizations (OXIO) Advisory Board. She received an AB summa cum laude in East Asian Studies from Harvard University and a JD (East Asian Legal Studies) from Harvard Law School.
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The Ties That Bind - Superman & LoisClark opens up to Lois about his ongoing struggle with visions and admits that there is only one person who might be able to help.
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Inkster Mom Celebrates Baby's 1st Christmas After Being On Ventilator Battling COVID-19 While Pregnant
Filed Under:Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont Wayne, covid-19, Pregnant with COVID
(CBS DETROIT)– "My husband keeps asking what do you want for Christmas, what do you want for Christmas, and I'm just like I got everything I'm here," said Nakia Hubbard – Heard of Inkster.
She says and this is nothing short of a miracle.
This past March Nakia was 23 weeks pregnant when she tested positive for COVID-19.
After being admitted to Beaumont Wayne Hospital, her condition went south, and it did so fast, she was placed on a ventilator.
"I think I was in a coma for 6 or 7 days, a week of my life I don't remember. When I woke up apparently I had been airlifted to Royal Oak Beaumont hospital I woke up with all of these alarms and bright lights and I had feeding tubes, tubes down my throat, needles in my neck and my arms," Hubbard- Heard said.
Also she was all alone, Nakia said this was terrifying, but what she learned later is her family was facing an impossible decision.
"They had to ask my husband when I was in the hospital, who do we save if it came down to it and that's an awful thing for somebody to have to make that decision," Hubbard- Heard said.
Thankfully that decision did not need to be made, and on July 8th Nakia give birth to a healthy baby boy.
"His name is Saint. Dalton Rocco Heard, Saint just simply means, one that dwells in God and we know for sure that he did," Hubbard-Heard said.
Nakia says she still has her physical challenges but says she will never take for granted this Christmas or any day after.
"I can't sing, I can't whistle, I can't yell and I get winded even reading him a books but I'm here and everyday I'm getting stronger so I'm grateful for that," said Hubbard-Heard
Back in March, Nakia was newly eligible for the vaccine, but little data was available about its safety in pregnant women. Michigan was in the midst of its third surge. And Nakia, an occupational therapist who believes she contracted the virus from her family, was unvaccinated.
"When the vaccine first came out, there was no theoretical risk to pregnant women in any trimester," said Nakia's doctor, Karoline Puder, M.D., a maternal fetal medicine specialist at Beaumont, Royal Oak. "But it's not surprising pregnant women were afraid to try something new."
Now, the scientific community has a full nine months plus of data and research to look to for validation.
"We have strong evidence that there is no tendency for this vaccine to cause reproductive harm," Dr. Puder said.
Similarly, there is no evidence of fertility challenges, miscarriage, birth defects or growth abnormalities.
There is, however, strong evidence of increased risk to mother and baby from COVID-19, Dr. Puder said.
"It is critically important that every woman who is pregnant, breast feeding or considering pregnancy gets vaccinated," said Kurt Wharton, M.D., chief of Women's and Children's Clinical Care Programs for Beaumont Health. "Compared to non-pregnant women, pregnant women who contract COVID-19 are at high risk of requiring hospitalization, requiring admission to the ICU and requiring intubation."
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CASINO KING is a fully automated electronic roulette system appropriate for gaming arcades and electronic casinos. There is no requirement for attendant personnel, which allows the system to operate on a 24-hour play cycle at minimal expense.
Casino King uses an automatic roulette wheel, where the innovative, patented solution for automatic ball rotation ensures reliable operation with minimum downtime for service and maintenance at a minimum cost.
Specially developed optical sensors detect and follow the rotation of the ball from the beginning of the game to the end, which completes with the detection of the winning number. This guarantees the greatest protection level against manipulation or compromise of the results from external factors.
Electronic bet placement is achieved through individual betting terminals with touch screen technology.
The design has been developed for both Single Zero 'European' or 'French' roulette, and Double Zero 'American' roulette, and allows the placing of traditional bets (on a chosen number) as well as making of block combinations - known in the classic roulette game as call bets.
The terminals are multilingual and are equipped with leather armrests. Their ergonomic design also allows a spacious and comfortable playing position and a natural monitor-viewing angle. As an additional option, the start of a new game, the end of betting and the winning number can be announced on the terminal in a pleasant female voice.
As an additional facility, the start of a new game, the end of betting and the winning number can be announced on the terminal in a pleasant female voice.
CASINO KING is remarkable for its compact and attractive appearance, fitting in perfectly with the interior of even the highest-class casinos. The cabinet of the roulette is made of highest-quality materials, combining the strength of metal with the beauty and warmth of the wood.
The terminals are arranged around the roulette wheel in a wide variety of shapes and styles: round, semi-round, rectangular, oval, square, etc. This gives more opportunities to the clients for shaping casino space according to their specific needs.
Casino King is offered in configurations for 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and more players. In addition, up to 250 stand-alone electronic betting terminals (Prince 7900) can be positioned remotely and linked to the wheel of the main unit.
The modular design and the diversity of configurations offered facilitates optimal utilization of space in every kind of casino hall: from the smaller and middle sized clubs and gaming arcades to the largest and most opulent casinos.
Security and surveillance with CASINO KING are achieved with built-in digital cameras recording a specially developed record tracking each game. Each game is recorded and kept in an archive storing the last 10,000 games. If necessary this number can easily be increased. Management information flow is enhanced by the capability of on-line and video monitoring of the game with real time bet tracking for each terminal and an extensive array of statistics and reports.
The latest technological advancements featured in industrial computers and networks are used in the engineering design of CASINO KING. A major criterion in the selection of the components used is reliability, ensuring continuous operation. The system is equipped with uninterruptible power supplies.
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Don't miss this massive 40%+ D'Angelico Excel DC price drop
By MusicRadar 13 October 2020
$700 off this elegant semi-hollow at Sweetwater now
(Image credit: D'Angelico Guitars)
In one of the most eye-popping deals we've seen around Amazon Prime Day this year, Sweetwater has knocked a whopping $700 off the D'Angelico Excel DC. That's down from a usual $1700, so this could be a very rare chance to grab one of the firm's eye-catching models at this sort of price.
It's a semi-hollow electric guitar, obviously, with a maple body for bright, rich, tones, loaded with bite and sustain. A solid center block keeps everything under control, and there are a pair of Seymour Duncan's well-regarded '59 humbuckers onboard.
Also featured are a 3-piece C-shaped neck and pau ferro fingerboard, and cosmetics including mother-of-pearl Split Block fingerboard inlays, multi-ply binding and tortoise pickguard, a unique Skyscraper truss rod cover, and gold hardware.
As ever, stay tuned to MusicRadar for more Prime Day music deals as they break.
D'Angelico Excel DC: $1,699 $999 at Sweetwater
Sweetwater has knocked over 40% off this typically elegant D'Angelico semi-hollow. Features include Seymour Duncan '59 humbuckers and a classic center-block build, while it's available in five finishes: Vintage Sunburst, Natural, Grey Black, Cherry and Black.View Deal
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Email etiquette is tricky. How do you know if you're being annoying? Did that last exclamation mark make you go from sounding enthusiastic to sounding unhinged? Is your message redundant? Is it even being opened if you send it after 5 PM?
Here are five words that make you sound less confident and more unsure of yourself than you even realize. So, do yourself a favor and drop 'em.
Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, co-founders of Food52, once commented that adding "just" to your emails makes you seem less confident. After taking a look at previous emails I've sent, I really have to agree.
Saying things like, "Just checking in" or "Just wanted to ask a question" minimizes your request. You aren't just checking in; you're an important person who deserves to know what's up! Drop the extra word, and check in like a boss.
Think of it this way: If you're telling someone that you'll hopefully get something done by the deadline or that hopefully things will work out, you're subconsciously showing that you don't have control over a situation. Or worse, that you're unreliable.
"Actually" is slowly becoming the new "literally" or "basically" in emails, with people throwing it in where it doesn't stylistically make sense. I didn't realize how problematic this was until I received an email from a publicist who used the word three times in a five-sentence email (one of which was that hated phrase "but actually"), and all three times were totally unnecessary! Needless to say, I actuallyhave no idea what she was trying to promote because I got so distracted.
This one is pretty straightforward: Using "kind of" (or "sort of") in an email comes across as vague or ambiguous, like you're not totally committing or have no idea what's going on. And if that is indeed the case? Clarify the situation before you even start the email..
When I asked several professional contacts and colleagues which word they find to be the most unnecessary in emails, almost all of them pointed to "sorry," explaining that 99% of the time, no apology is necessary. (Think, "Sorry, I can't do Monday—does Tuesday work?") And honestly, if you really did do something wrong, you should pick up the phone and say sorry like you mean it.
You may not be able to nail every piece of email etiquette (there are so many supposed "rules"!), but by getting rid of a few unnecessary words, you'll immediately make your messages sound more polished, straightforward, and confident. That's all you can really ask for, right?
I've come up with three steps toward making a name for yourself in a brand new industry. Before you even think about browsing position openings, it's time to get smart, get social, and get seen.
There are a lot of people who aren't so happy in their current jobs—are you one of them? If so, you're definitely not alone. About 50% of all workers say they're unsatisfied with their jobs, and only 15% report that they are very satisfied with their jobs.
So what if you could map out your own dream job, and then make it real? The good news is that you can do just that, and you can do it right now.
You are the artist of your life. Create a map of your life that describes the future you want, including your accomplishments, your work, your personal relationships, your financial goals, and more.
Just because you're stuck in a career rut right now, that doesn't mean that you have to be stuck in that same rut tomorrow. You have the power to create your own future today—use it.
Life is all about change, and so are jobs and careers. If you don't like your current job, then do everything you can within your organization to change it, or to transfer to a different position or office. And if that doesn't work, then look outside your organization for your dream job.
Says Hannon, "When one part of your work is not going swimmingly, more than likely there's another bit that's still feeding your creativity." Zero in on that other bit by making a list of all the things that you love—or ever did love—about your job. Don't dwell on what's going wrong, instead, focus on growing what's going right.
If your goal is to stay with the same employer, then creating the job you love may mean a transfer or temporary assignment to a different department, or mentoring a younger co-worker, or becoming involved in an industry group. Connecting with your boss and co-workers in new ways can inspire and energize you.
What are your goals at work? Maybe you want to learn new skills that will enable you to earn the promotion you desire, or perhaps you would like a flexible work schedule or more autonomy and authority. Whatever your work goals might be, identify them, write them down, then work toward them one by one.
Career paths are typically messy. The straightforward and commonly accepted conception of a career path is to start at some entry-level position in a given field, gradually work your way up the ladder, and eventually retire once you've found satisfaction somewhere at or near the top. Most of us will never follow this path, and that's probably a good thing. Instead, we'll be restarting from the bottom, jumping between industries, starting a business, failing, starting again, and possibly revisiting those options multiple times.
Mentors are ideal contacts for any emerging professional because of what they bring to the table: experience. In most cases, your mentors have been in your position already, and they know exactly what types of frustration and what kinds of conflict you're facing. They've made hard decisions and have seen the impact from those decisions, and you can use their experience to put your own situation in perspective. Mentors will give you advice for free, and they might even have industry contacts who can help you in achieving your career goals—whether that means finding a new position or using new resources in your current job.
Your university's alumni association is an invaluable resource in building your career. Because you'll be working within a tight network of peers with a diverse career background, you'll be exposed to a number of different potential career paths, industries, and backgrounds. By interacting with other alumni and regularly reading alumni publications, you'll be instantly exposed to a range of new potential opportunities. Even if you choose not to actively participate in your school's official "alumni association," you can network with your former classmates and professors to learn of new opportunities and exchange ideas.
In most major cities throughout the U.S., there are dozens of professional networking groups dedicated solely to enabling people to meet new people—and most of them are free or inexpensive. You never know who you might meet at one of these events, but therein lies one of the greatest benefits networkers have for advancing your career—diversity. By interacting with other professional networkers, you'll learn about new industries, new approaches, and how other people have built and managed their respective careers. If you're looking for advice, or just some perspective, networking events are a great place to go.
Chances are, there are at least a handful of local community organizations or nonprofit groups operating in your geographic vicinity. These could be anything from small business organizations to entrepreneur-focused workshops to neighborhood development groups. Scope out the types of groups available in your region, and don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone—most of these organizations exist to help people however they can and won't turn you down if you show a genuine interest in their programs. Talk with individual members to get a feel for the group's dynamics, and make new contacts.
Volunteering is always a great way to meet new people, and the volunteers you meet will be valuable additions to your professional network. They might be able to recommend you for a new job opening up at their company, or they might see potential in you as a partner for a new enterprise they're starting up. Because you'll be working together in a context outside of your regular job, it's a perfect opportunity to learn more about your potential career aptitudes. Plus, listing volunteer experience on a resume never hurt anyone.
Never underestimate the power your friends can have on your career. If you surround yourself with like-minded professionals, you can work together to share advice and experiences to advance together at your respective businesses. If you surround yourself with people from different industries and at different levels of employment, you'll get new perspectives that can help you contextualize your own position and career future. No matter what type of careers your friends have, you can always count on them for honest opinions and personal advice—which is indispensable when mapping out your future career.
Last but not least, your family will help your career flourish. Your parents or siblings might have contacts who can help you find a new position or a new resource, and they might have experience that they can share with you to lead you in the right direction. Your spouse can help you make the hard decisions and objectively determine what's best for you in life. And most importantly, your family will be there for you no matter what career you choose—for better or worse—so you know you'll always have a support system to rely on.
Ultimately, your career path will be of your own choosing. You'll find the positions, you'll build the skills, and you'll be making the final decisions. But these seven people will help you out along the way. Making new contacts and reaching out for help can be the best career decision you'll ever make. You never know where or how your next opportunity will come about.
5 Tips That'll Help You Avoid That Dreaded Awkward Silence.
Have you ever struggled to keep a conversation moving?
My first piece of advice was to not be too hard on herself. Haven't we all found ourselves in a situation like this at least once? I know I have. The ability to move beyond the handshake and keep the conversation going can be an especially difficult skill.
You simply want your hula hoops to touch, not overlap. As the conversation advances, you can move to deeper layers—your goals, culture, values, beliefs, and emotions.
Blurting out all of the possible connections between them was too much, too soon. It also put the focus on the postdoc student, when it should have been on the scientist. Perhaps a better way to begin the conversation was to focus on just one commonality and then ask a related question.
Ask easy, open-ended, icebreaker type questions. Don't ask a question that only requires a bland "yes" or "no" answer. This will shut down the conversation before it even starts.
The idea is to ask for something that can be responded to in the form of a story. Your goal is to make the conversation process as easy as possible for your partner.
Try something like, "What's been the best part of your visit to our campus so far?" or "I really enjoyed your talk. Is public speaking something that comes naturally to you?" Notice that the last question combines two interpersonal techniques—giving a genuine compliment and asking for a personal story.
Once you've broken the ice, you can head toward what you have in common. Keep in mind though—you are peeling away the layers.
Take your cues from your conversation partner. Do they seem comfortable with the conversation and sharing more deeply in the "interpersonal hula hoop?" If so, then go for a deeper level question. If not, keep it slow and steady. Continue to use questions, not statements, to keep the stories flowing.
Again, the idea is to ask a question to give the person something to respond to. Remember:Networking situations may be awkward for them too.
By asking an open-ended question, you are helping them take the next step in joining the conversation. When you overwhelm someone with information, you probably won't get much more than a "Wow…that's great," before they try to get away.
Social functions at a university, faculty talks, and guest speaker visits are all good places to practice your conversational skills.
Also, make small talk with every person you meet—the clerk at the bookstore, the person in the bank line, people you sit next to at seminars. Force yourself to practice this skill.
Knowing the best ways to introduce yourself is an important first step. But the ability to keep the conversation going is what successful networking is all about. It takes courage and skill to turn small talk into a meaningful conversation, but it's well worth the effort.
11 Habits You Can Start Today to Make Your Life Significantly Better.
For most of us, our work lives are pretty good. Our jobs are OK, we get along with most of the people we work with, and our careers are moving along at a reasonable clip. And outside of work, our lives are pretty good, too. We have friends and family and significant others, and we're generally happy with the way things are going.
But who hasn't thought that maybe, with just a slight change in some aspect of what we do each day, our lives—both in and out of work—could be significantly better? It's true: Sometimes it takes just a slight change in the way we live our lives to make a huge difference in the outcomes we experience.
Try these 11 simple habits for radically improving your life right now and see if the outcomes you experience aren't significantly better.
Long ago I learned the importance of following through on your promises. Always do what you say you are going to do—even if you've changed your mind. You'll build bridges of trust that will continue to improve your life over time.
The deeper we get into our careers, the more time we spend at our desks and the less exercise we get. Researchers have found that exercise doesn't just improve your physical health, it improves the way your brain works, giving us more focused concentration, sharper memory, lower stress, and more.
Sometimes it just takes a change of scenery to shake things up for the better. Travel to a different part of town—or a different part of the world—and break out of your old routines.
We all want to feel like we're making a difference in the world. Guess what? We can. Volunteer with a nonprofit organization that is devoted to a cause you're interested in, whether it's finding a cure for cancer, helping veterans find work opportunities, or teaching entrepreneurship skills to high schoolers.
While your old set of friends may be just fine, you can shift your life into a higher gear by constantly adding new friends and acquaintances—and the new perspectives and experiences they bring with them—to the mix.
Are you happy in your current career? If not, then get serious about doing what you really want to do for a living. What are you waiting for?
We all work hard and have lots of responsibilities, both in and out of the office. Sometimes the best way to improve your life is to take a break—even if it's just a quick nap.
Quit trying to be someone you're not. Just be yourself. There's only one of you, and you're perfect just the way you are.
There's nothing quite like going back to school to keep your mind sharp and the opportunities to progress in your career flowing.
We all have someone in our lives who has mistreated us, cheated us, or otherwise done us wrong. Instead of letting that person hold you back, forgive him or her, and then move on, once and for all.
It's easy to get stuck in a rut, and the best way to get unstuck is to push yourself out of your comfort zone. Do something each day that you normally wouldn't. Start small, and work up to more daring experiences that really push you.
You've got your eye on an amazing opportunity. You update your resume, perfect your cover letter, and line up your references. So far, you're doing everything right. But before you submit your application documents, ask yourself this important question: What sets me apart?
You may have an extraordinary cover letter and resume with strong references. Great—but there will probably be other candidates with very comparable documents. So if you really want the gig, you have to be bold and prove your worth—before you're asked to.
When I was a college student and member of the campus newspaper staff, I participated in interviewing a candidate for Director of Student Publications. While perusing her application materials, I noticed something unique: a newsletter she created announcing her hiring. It demonstrated her design and writing ability, and it made a bold statement about her desire for the job—which she got.
I still remembered that director about 10 years later, when I really wanted an open position with my alma mater, but assumed there would be other qualified individuals who wanted it, too. I asked myself what I could do—beyond writing a standout cover letter and resume—to showcase my abilities.
I ended up developing and submitting a program proposal that demonstrated my ability to plan an event grounded in theory and research, my strong writing skills, and my ability to think creatively. Less than three weeks later, I started in the new role. The proposal had served the exact purpose I wanted it to: It caught the hiring committee's attention, confirmed my abilities, and showed a level of drive and enthusiasm that none of the other candidates demonstrated in quite the same way.
To be bold in your job search, you need to provide quality information to your potential employer beyond what a standard cover letter and resume convey. However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. My approach for a position in higher education probably wouldn't work at a corporate accounting firm. So, how do you make this work for you and your unique situation? It comes down to simply providing evidence that you are the ideal fit. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Follow the advice of Liz Ryan, and substitute a pain letter for your cover letter. A pain letter identifies a challenge the company is facing and explains how you, if hired, would solve that problem. This demonstrates an uncommon depth of company knowledge and your unique ability to solve problems—which can seriously boost your appeal as a candidate.
Don't rely on a recruiter to understand your value solely based on what you put on paper as your cover letter and resume. Find someone influential on the inside of the company and send your information directly to that person—or, depending on the relationship you form, ask that person to vouch for you. It's a gutsy move (especially if you have no prior connection to that person), but a personal reference almost always results in a higher success rate than relying solely on your cover letter and resume to get you the job.
There are a variety of ways to connect with that influencer: Try connecting on LinkedIn, joining a professional organization he or she is a member of, or use your personal network to garner an introduction. Then, continue forging that connection by conveying your passion and the value you can bring to the role.
I was researching your company because I am applying for the open marketing position there, and I came across your profile on LinkedIn. I saw that you recently published a post about the BuzzFeed approach to viral content. I'm sending a link to a website I helped develop as a marketing intern for my university's Division of Student Life, which used a BuzzFeed approach.
As you can see from the data I've included, it increased traffic to online campus resources by 25%, supporting your theory. I thought this site might be an interesting resource for you. I would be happy to provide you with more details if you are interested, and I would greatly value your support in my pursuit of the marketing position.
With this, you're making a meaningful connection, without just asking for a favor.
A cover letter and resume can only go so far to describe what you can do; a portfolio provides concrete evidence of those abilities. Have you done a lot of writing in your previous roles? Don't just tell an employer that you have strong writing skills on your resume; include samples of your writing in your portfolio.
You can bring this portfolio with you to the interview, but that assumes you actually get an interview. Instead, do yourself a favor and build an online portfolio that employers can access immediately when they receive your application materials. Your portfolio then becomes a tool that helps you land the interview, instead of something you showcase at the interview.
Plus, an online portfolio also allows you to include media that a traditional portfolio doesn't. Do you have experience developing proposals and securing funding for projects? Include a proposal, timeline, and photos or a time-lapse video of the project in your portfolio.
In addition to an online portfolio, consider submitting additional documents that can demonstrate your value to the company. Think about what the company needs, and develop something unique around that. For example, you could develop a proposal for a new program, an out-of-the-box marketing tactic, or a grant opportunity. The opportunities are endless—you simply have to use your knowledge of the company and your creativity to develop something relevant and realistic.
This approach will demonstrate your depth of knowledge of what the company needs and your ability to realistically meet those needs. It also proves your effort and enthusiasm—qualities that any sane employer wants in every employee.
When you snag an interview, you'll certainly need to prepare for the questions that interviewer will ask you—but don't forget that the interview is a two-way street. You should prepare a few questions of your own to help you decide if this is the right position for you and show just how interested you are in pursuing the opportunity.
This doesn't mean you should be overly aggressive—but being willing to ask straightforward questions will show you know what you want. Lily Zhang suggests three strong wrap-up questions here.
I recently interviewed for a new opportunity on campus. I came to the interview with two proposals—one for a new counseling practicum position and one for a new student group—both closely aligned with the goals of the office. I hadn't been asked to develop either item as part of the application process, but I saw an opportunity to showcase my potential impact in the role.
I closed the interview by asking one of Zhang's bold wrap-up questions (among several other pointed questions), and in general, I did everything in my power to make it easy for everyone involved in the hiring decision to see what I envisioned for this new role and to understand that I had the experience to pull it off. And guess what? I started my new job April 13.
In your job search, you can submit the same old cover letter and resume like every other job seeker, or you can look for a way to stand out from the competition for all the right reasons. Will you make the investment in yourself?
32 Career Mantras That Will Inspire You at Any Stage of Your Career.
Feel like you've been staring at your computer screen for hours and now your eyes are glazing over? These quotes will give you that little extra push to finish your day strong.
Let's be real here: Managing people is hard. Really hard. The next time you find yourself dealing with a particularly challenging employee, one of these mantras can remind you what's important.
Good leaders need a positive agenda, not just an agenda of dealing with crisis.
You're bound to hit a rough patch at work sometimes, whether it's because of a difficult upcoming deadline or a boss who's making you miserable. These quotes will help you through.
Do not wait to strike til the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.
Demanding clients, evil bosses, rude co-workers, oh my! Keep your cool no matter what people throw your way.
Do not forget small kindnesses and do not remember small faults.
It's okay to feel a little aimless every so often over the course of your career. Luckily, it doesn't take much to get back on track and re-focus.
The more you do stuff, the better you get at dealing with how you still fail at it a lot of the time.
Looking for an inspiring quote just because? You don't need a reason to want to feel uplifted and enlightened.
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Q: Enumerate Entire LinqToSql Object I have database with 100+ tables that is heavily normalized, and the data doesn't change frequently. I'm using LinqToSql and to encapsulate some simple debugging and queries so that the entire DB design doesn't need to be understood to get data. I'm trying to enable quick prototyping without really caring about the performance.
Is there a simple way to Enumerate the entire LinqToSql object into a read only container in memory? A cache from a point in time would be fine too, if something like that exists. Its going to be big and I fully realize that.
using (Context db = new Context())
{
var a = db.Table1s.AsEnumerable();
var b = db.Table2s.AsEnumerable();
var q = a.Where(x => x.SomeComplexMethod())
.Join(b...)
}
I'd like to be able to do something like this:
using (Context db = new Context())
{
var enumerated = db.Materialize();
var q = enumerated.Table1s()
.Where(x => x.SomeComplexMethod())
.Join(enumerated.Table2s...)
}
A: Only way that I can think of is reflection, with extension method like this you will be able to get all objects in once:
public static class ContextExtensions
{
public static IEnumerable<IQueryable> GetAllDbSets(this DbContext context)
{
return context.GetType()
.GetProperties()
.Where(p => p.PropertyType.IsGenericType
&& p.PropertyType.GetGenericTypeDefinition() == typeof(DbSet<>))
.Select(p => (IQueryable)p.GetValue(context));
}
}
Then you can use it like this:
using (var context = new ApplicationDbContext())
{
var allTables = context.GetAllDbSets();
var allTablesInMemory = context.GetAllDbSets()
.Select(q => Enumerable.ToArray((dynamic)q))
.ToArray();
var allValuesInArray = context.GetAllDbSets()
.SelectMany<dynamic,dynamic>(q => Enumerable.ToArray(q))
.ToArray();
}
But in any case it should not considered as good approach to work with database.
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Since the start of September, I've committed to publishing a diagram, chart or list each week to explain an idea or concept as simply as possible.
I'm calling the series "Idea on a Page".
The reason I'm trialling this approach is that in blogs it's possible to get away with a certain lack of structured thinking by talking around a subject - at least in my own writing. In visual form, on a single page, it's much harder. I'm doing these as much to clarify my own thinking as in the hope that others might find them useful for engaging with topics like public sector data, digital government, government innovation and smart cities.
It's famously been said: "All models are wrong. Some are useful". Inevitably, none of these Ideas on a Page will fully encapsulate all the points that might be pertinent to an issue. However, I hope some might at least support the aim of being 'useful' and help cue up longer conversations about what should be included in a distilled version of a topic.
And so to this week's offering: 10 questions to answer before using AI in public sector algorithmic decision making.
As always, I'd welcome your feedback on the two versions below. Let me know your thoughts on Twitter @EddieACopeland.
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These array apertures are used for spatial filters for tuning bandwidth.
The beam emitted from a laser rod is clean and coherent in the immediate vicinity of the laser assembly. As the beam passes through air, it becomes contaminated by dust particles. As the beam passes through a transmissive optic device such as a lens or prism, it becomes additionally contaminated by lens material and surface optical defects.
This contamination produces random fluctuations in the intensity profile of the laser beam and degrades the spatial coherence. This laser beam contamination is called spatial noise. A spatial filter is basically a lens-pinhole assembly used to remove spatial noise.
Our spatial filter assembly is composed of a microscope objective lens, a pinhole, and a means of mounting and focusing these components.
An objective lens should be chosen according to the amount of beam expansion required.
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Henry Vilas Zoo Mourning the Loss of Vilas the Lion
Casey Slaughter Becker, Office of the County Executive 608.267.8823 cell, 608.843.8858 or Jeff Stafford, General Curator, Henry Vilas Zoo 608.266.4732.
The Henry Vilas Zoo is mourning the loss of Vilas, the zoo's 16 year old African Lion, who's health had declined dramatically due to the development of an aggressive mammary carcinoma that had spread to her lymphatic system, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today.
Beloved by zoo staff and visitors, Vilas arrived at Henry Vilas Zoo in 1997. Together with Henry, the pair were the first residents of the zoo's newly renovated Big Cat Exhibit.
"Vilas will be greatly missed, both for the happy memories she created for zoo visitors of all ages, and for the pivotal role she played in preserving her species," said Parisi.
Together, Henry and Vilas helped other zoos educate the public and preserve the species. Beginning in 2003, Vilas and Henry successfully raised eight cubs. Seven of those cubs were transferred to other zoos including the Milwaukee Zoo, the Racine Zoo, The NEW Zoo in Green Bay, the Topeka Zoo and the Tautphaus Park Zoo in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Vilas' last cub Leo, born in December 2010, remains at Henry Vilas Zoo along with Henry.
"Vilas had a long and fulfilling life during her 16 years at Henry Vilas Zoo and will be dearly missed by all. She was an amazing mother to her cubs, including Leopold, and a great partner to Henry," said Zoo Director Ronda Schwetz. "Vilas will remain a valuable ambassador for African lions – her contribution to the strength of the species and their survival will be felt for generations to come."
The Henry Vilas Zoo is working with The American Zoo and Aquarium Association's Lion Species Survival Program to find a new female Lion to accompany Henry.
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