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BkiUedrxK0zjCxh74fPz | The United Methodist Church, 156 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT.
Interfaith of New Canaan is sponsoring a town-wide service in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Tommie Jackson from Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church in Stamford.
The collection offering from this service will go to benefit the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. A food drive will also be held in conjunction with this service. The food collected that day will be given to the New Canaan Food Pantry.
The items most needed at this time are: salad dressing, pancake mix, maple syrup, honey and hot chocolate mix. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdb84ubngw5GMfBBx | A shining green orb appearing suddenly in the sky in Madison, WI.
I was walking east down Williamson Street early in the morning. I was just approaching the Yahara canal, when I witnessed a green luminescent appear suddenly in the sky over the condos on First Street. It was about the size of a dime in an outstretched hand.
It then moved fairly slowly in a North to South path at about a 40 degree angle to the horizon. I could lost sight of it when it went behind the trees on the horizon.
In the yard across the street, there was a dog that noticed the light too. I didn't notice any dog before I saw the light, but it got up and ran to the property line after the object appeared. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUfv26NNjgB0Ss4mLh | This year has been an incredible journey for everyone at orbis software south africa. We've grown as individuals and as a team in ways that cannot be described. The team has been through experiences which have left us facing questions we would rather have ignored. It's been tough, it's been a journey I will never forget.
###Who started this? Gerda Christoph - She is the reason we, I, have grown exponentially. She's lead us through the roller coaster with strength and with vision.
Through Gerda we have found a team that works. She has pulled together people from different industries and background and united them with a common vision that we believe in.
I am happy. I am happy to be a part of this team and this vision. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdCw4uzlhZUrOYDOp | Okay we have been sharing KPop groups recently so it is just time that stories, news, and anything pertaining to KPop will have its spot on this blog and will call it "KPOP SPOT". So for our KPOP SPOT today we will be having the iKON.
iKON is one of the South Korean boy bands, the group was formed in 2015 under the YG Entertainment. The group was formed through a reality show which later on brought out the final seven-member lineup of iKON namely B.I., Bobby, Jinhwan, Ju-ne, Yunhyeong, Donghyuk and Chanwoo.
Of course every group will have to release their first album and their debut album was released in 2015 entitled "Welcome Back" with remarkable songs like "My Type", "Apology" and "Dumb & Dumber". Their songs sold almost 5 million copies.
Now, their latest music video invades the world wide web once again entitled "Killing Me". | c4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdRs4eIZijj9JO6Bm | By the end of 2017 new generation of Renault Koleos 2017 SUV is going to launch in the Indian automobile market. In international auto expo 2016 Beijing, China Renault Koleos 2017 was uncovered its some of exclusive features over its rivals. In an interview with the CEO and Chairman of Renault told that "Koleos 2017 SUV is an explicitly made for landscape region". Although company has not publicized its launch date, it will be launched in china and Malaysia market by the end of 2016.
Renault Koleos has estimated its price in the range of 24 lakh to 28 lakh which is much less with these specifications. It is expected to be launched in more than 80 countries throughout the world. New Renault Koleos 2017 will go on sale in the Chinese and Malaysian markets by the end of this year. And this superior SUV will make its way to India in late 2017. The second-generation Renault Koleos is built on the company's new strategy strategy Expolre that we have previously understood on the Renault Megane, Kadjar, Espace, Scenic and Talisman. As a recap, the Koleos 2017 had its world debut at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show.
Renault Koleos 2017 has not exposed its launch date officially but it will be launched in china and Malaysia market by the end of this year. Renault Koleos has appraised its price in the range of 24 lakh to 28 lakh, which is much less with these provisions. It stands anticipated to be launched in more than 80 countries through the world. Renault India might present the 2nd Gen Koleos SUV to the end of 2017 Year. Though, there is not any approved words have been made about the launch of Renault Koleos 2017 yet.
In the field of specification and safety Renault never compromises in all the protection sides for costumers. It have rewarded by following topographies like defiance system with dynamic emergency, speed detecting door lock, child safety lock, programmed emergency unlock, safe distance threatening, blind spot warning, acknowledgement of road traffic signs along with speed warning. It has devices in all the flanks to park with safety and cameras to see the hindmost view. There will be manifold engine choices on the new Koleos 2017 that will diverge market wise. In around worldwide markets, this SUV will be presented with two petrol and two diesel gears with power vacillating from 130bhp to 175bhp.
Also, it proposals a 3rd means, 4WD Lock, which allows the drive select enduring all-wheel drive. In sure markets, the Koleos will also be offered with two-wheel drive system. The technical details of the India-spec model of new Renault Koleos 2017 are still under the wrap.
As compared to its current generation Renault Koleos will come up with many new features which have made it much more striking exterior look. The dimension wise length is 4672mm (i.e. longer than Nissan X Trail's length 4640 mm) with slighter height 1678 mm and width is 1843 mm. Because of monocoque framework, it is lighter, swift and as paralleled to SUVs in the similar price range it has better mileage. On the up front side it has strong body design and after hood side there is four dissimilar flat body strips in the grille with Renault Diamond insignia on upper 3 strips and 4 vertical strips. I like its LED headlights with automatic high and low beam features & with diverse look.
From interior side looks that it got stimulus from Talisman. It potentials to have 7 seats inside which display the record breaking space. Seats have control adjustable competence. Renault officials have exposed that it will have leather seats with variabilities of colors. Good aeriation facility to control temperature in the hot season. Renault Koleos 2017 interior gizmo is completely digitalized made with R-LINK 2 with touch screen system, BOSE sound system and many other features like navigation, radio, driver aids, looks to be enthused by Tesla Model S'.
Although Renault Koleos 2017 engine particulars have not been publicized yet, still costumers are pregnant that market wise it will vary. Choices for engine will be various. Till now we can say there will be all-wheel drive system and drivers will be gifted to have swapping option from 2WD to 4 WD along with 4 WD lock mode. A 4 WD choice locks all-wheel drive or in other arguments we can say that it will be consuming its engine features with some resemblance to Nissan X-trail.
If we discuss about Renault Koleos 2017 competition in SUV models then we can think that it will face competition with SUV Nissan, Honda and Mazda models. The appraised to be valued between Rs 24 lakh – Rs 28 lakh, the 2017 Renault Koleos will competing the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour. | c4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
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Greedfall review: A charming AA RPG worth checking out
Even though it is a bit rough around the edges, Greedfall is a charming AA RPG that's worth checking out.
Utkarsh W September 18, 2019
Greedfall puts you into the shoes of De Sardet, a diplomat working for the Merchant's Congregation – one of the main factions in this sprawling RPG from developer Spiders. Right off the bat I was intrigued by the idea of playing as an ambassador whose main approach to solving problems was through peaceful means, only resorting to combat when there was no other option left. I love this kind of freedom in my RPGs and GreedFall certainly gets that right for the most part. The game takes heavy inspiration from Bioware's past work. much like the developers' previous games which showed promise but ultimately faltered in some critical areas – making them hard to recommend. Greedfall however shows a lot more confidence and growth from the studio and is a lot more accessible than their previous titles, but is this the game that finally puts Spiders on the RPG big boy map? Read on!
Greedfall takes place in a fictional low-fantasy setting that closely mirrors the 17th century era of colonization. The story revolves around different factions vying for control of the newly colonized island of Teer Fradee, the inevitable conflict with the island's native population as well as De Sardet's own identity. The subject matter has always been difficult to handle in fiction but Greedfall's writing tries hard not to be controversial and takes a more ambivalent approach. De Sardet (who can be male or female) usually comes off as the voice of reason and someone who simply wants everyone to coexist. The factions however are single-minded in their pursuits, one for example uses religion as a weapon while another is more scientifically-inclined. As you'd expect, these nations are at war with each other which puts your own faction in an interesting position as an ally to both as well as to the natives. There's some nice political intrigue as you try to navigate through complex situations. I personally enjoyed this aspect of the game quite a bit, especially since many quests can be completed by talking, as long as you have the right stats or the right companions during a tense situation.
Speaking of stats, RPG fans will be happy to know that the character building system is deliciously deep and yet simple to understand. There's plenty of skills, attributes and talents spread across multiple trees and the game allows you to freely mix and match. It's also possible to fill in missing gaps through equipment or companions. The game overall is a bit on the easier side, at least on the normal difficulty. It's actually rather easy to outlevel the content by doing side quests and gaining levels. Forming relationships with your companions is a core aspect of the gameplay. While the characters aren't as fleshed out as a typical Bioware game of the past, they do have interesting backgrounds and unique personalities. I wasn't too fond of the stiff interactions at first but over the course of the game, I started warming up to the characters and the writing genuinely subverted my expectations a few times.
Many quests can be completed by talking, as long as you have the right stats or the right companions during a tense situation.
I've always believed that the strength of an RPG lies in its quest design, but Greedfall is somewhat of a mixed bag in this area. The quests themselves are good and have some unpredictable outcomes, but the actual act of solving a quest can and does get tedious the longer you play. Almost every quest has multiple steps and they often involve a lot of running back and forth. I also felt that the game sign-posted solutions and alternative approaches a little too much. While I appreciated the multiple ways to finish the quests, I wish the game let the player figure them out for themselves. A lot of times it feels like you're going through the motions, following quest markers, talking to someone, searching a place, fighting something or some variation of that. The game could have also benefited from cutting down some of the fat and focusing on lesser but more meaningful content. It makes a solid initial impression, but gets a little long in the tooth towards the end. If you aren't hooked by the lore and the setting by then, there won't be much motivation left as the core loop doesn't change.
While you aren't negotiating with political leaders you'll be out exploring Teer Fradee's wilderness which is where most of the game's fighting takes place. Combat is hugely improved from Spiders' previous games. It's fast, responsive and also has a strategic element to it thanks to the ability to pause and issue orders when things get a little too hectic. That said, it's rather unfortunate that there aren't many interesting things to fight against. A few bosses and encounters aside, the bulk of the combat happens against wild beasts that roam the island. By the end of the game De Sardet and his friends were probably responsible for endangering most of the indegineous species of Teer Fradee. However the worst offender when it comes to combat is the incessant and repetitive battle dialog. I was sick of hearing my companions telling me to drink a potion to restore my mana in the first few hours itself. It was so aggravating that I consciously chugged a potion after casting a couple of spells just to avoid hearing it for the millionth time.
Greedfall's world is broken into several regions, cities and villages so it isn't exactly an "open world". The regions however are fairly large and exploration is encouraged. I also liked the fact that the developers resisted the urge to cram every zone with unnecessary points of interest and add busywork to an already long game. While the world seems interesting at first and the cities are nicely detailed and dense, you'll quickly begin to notice reused assets everywhere. Now it's important to note that GreedFall isn't a big budget title but seeing the same interiors being used for key buildings does break the illusion at times. The outdoor areas look beautiful but there's very little that separates one map from the next. You'll mostly be traversing similar looking forests and canyons with little variation. On the other hand, the game has a great visual aesthetic. The 17th century-inspired look is fairly original and rarely seen in contemporary RPGs, it definitely gives the game it's own identity.
While Greedfall is surely a major step up for the studio and a huge improvement over their past work it's still a bit rough around the edges. Those expecting the polish of AAA title may be disappointed with the many little issues and quirks of the game. For starters, the lip-sync and facial animations leave a lot to be desired but it's often mitigated by the surprisingly good voice acting. I noticed several typos in the subtitles, sometimes the spoken dialog doesn't match the onscreen text and a few item names seem like placeholders. The camera controls also take a while getting used to especially in indoor areas. Yet there's a certain charm to the whole experience. Much like other imperfect-yet-amazing RPGs like Gothic, Risen or the first Witcher game, you can see the developers have poured their heart and soul into creating these characters and this world. In other words, it doesn't feel like a game that's spat out by a design committee, but by a genuinely passionate team.
Greedfall is a huge step in the right direction for developer Spiders.
Greedfall is a huge step in the right direction for developer Spiders, though it's not quite their magnum opus yet. It is still a bit rough around the edges and peaks way too early. However, an interesting setting, a cool visual aesthetic, decent mechanics and most importantly, a certain charm that you won't find in most big budget games make it a game worth checking out.
IVG's Verdict
Interesting setting & narrative
Quests can be finished in different ways
Fun gameplay mechanics
Great visual aesthetic
Second half not as good as the first
Lots of small issues & quirks
Overstays its welcome
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BkiUeKPxK7Tt6CA5H8XD | Saying goodbye to a cherished pet is such a difficult pain to endure. But we can take some comfort in knowing that they are now in a much better place, happily running around and leaving Pawprints in Heaven. This distressed wooden frame can be displayed several ways: it can be hung from its wire hanger, attached to any metallic surface with its magnet, or propped up with its hidden peg. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdsTxaL3Suiswf_6J | I'm working ever so hard to get every theme updated for Firefox 3 and now I have another. PinkHope is ready to go!
Like the others, the entire theme was re-coded and some elements may be different. I don't aim to make an exact duplicate of the Firefox 2 version, but rather an upgrade.
For those that don't know, PinkHope is a bright pink theme that takes aim at creating awareness for breast cancer fighters, survivors and supporters. It's also great for anyone who likes pink.
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Is it maybe possible to convert the old pink-hope one (which I liked more ^^") for firefox 3, too?
thanks for the message! (: i really like pinkhope, just that I'm not sure whether to use it, because it doesn't work well with another add-on (all in one sidebar). But thanks!
thanks. Nice pink October theme.
Pink for: Grandmother Elsie, Cousins Dorothy Jean and Illah Rose(IR beat it!!!), Aunt Dorothy, and my Very Special Aunties Hazel (diagnosed at 92!!!) and Anne (diagnosed at 39 and made her transition at 79!!!) Who cares if breast cancer is a familial gene, whose side . . . doesn't matter in my family. Breast cancer is nondenominational, nondiscriminatory, etc., let's beat it together!!! | c4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
BkiUbNM5qrqCykKvZXPL | Sponge grade body fossil with cellular resolution dating 60 Myr before the Cambrian
Yin, Zongjun and Zhu, Maoyan and Davidson, Eric H. and Bottjer, David J. and Zhao, Fangchen and Tafforeau, Paul (2015) Sponge grade body fossil with cellular resolution dating 60 Myr before the Cambrian. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 112 (12). E1453-E1460. ISSN 0027-8424. PMCID PMC4378401. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20150310-124759196
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An extraordinarily well preserved, 600-million-year (Myr)-old, three-dimensionally phosphatized fossil displaying multiple independent characters of modern adult sponges has been analyzed by SEM and synchrotron X-ray tomography. The fossilized animal (Eocyathispongia qiania gen. et sp. nov.) is slightly more than 1.2 mm wide and 1.1 mm tall, is composed of hundreds of thousands of cells, and has a gross structure consisting of three adjacent hollow tubes sharing a common base. The main tube is crowned with a large open funnel, and the others end in osculum-like openings to the exterior. The external surface is densely covered with flat tile-like cells closely resembling sponge pinacocytes, and this layer is punctuated with smaller pores. A dense patch of external structures that display the form of a lawn of sponge papillae has also survived. Within the main funnel, an area where features of the inner surface are preserved displays a regular pattern of uniform pits. Many of them are surrounded individually by distinct collars, mounted in a supporting reticulum. The possibility cannot be excluded that these pits are the remains of a field of choanocytes. The character set evinced by this specimen, ranging from general anatomy to cell type, uniquely indicates that this specimen is a fossil of probable poriferan affinity. So far, we have only this single specimen, and although its organized and complex cellular structure precludes any reasonable interpretation that its origin is abiogenic, confirmation that it is indeed a fossilized sponge will clearly require discovery of additional specimens.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1414577112 DOI Article
http://www.pnas.org/content/112/12/E1453.abstract Publisher Article
http://www.pnas.org/lookup/suppl/doi:10.1073/pnas.1414577112/-/DCSupplemental Publisher Supporting Information
© 2015 National Academy of Sciences. Freely available online through the PNAS open access option. Edited by Donald E. Canfield, Institute of Biology and Nordic Center for Earth Evolution, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M., Denmark, and approved February 6, 2015 (received for review July 30, 2014). Published online before print March 9, 2015. We thank beamlines ID19, BM5, and ID22 of the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility for providing beam time. We thank Gang Li from the Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, for help in the synchrotron scanning experiments. This work was supported by funding from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (Grant 2013CB835000), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant 41302003), and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant KZZD-EW-02-2). E.H.D. and D.J.B. were supported by US National Science Foundation Grant IOS1240626. Author contributions: M.Z. and E.H.D. designed research; Z.Y., M.Z., E.H.D., D.J.B., and F.Z. performed research; Z.Y. and P.T. conducted the synchrotron X-ray microtomographic experiments and analyzed volume data; and Z.Y., M.Z., E.H.D., and D.J.B. wrote the paper. The authors declare no conflict of interest. This article is a PNAS Direct Submission. This article contains supporting information online at www.pnas.org/lookup/suppl/doi:10.1073/pnas.1414577112/-/DCSupplemental.
Ministry of Science and Technology (China) 2013CB835000
National Natural Science Foundation of China 41302003
Chinese Academy of Sciences KZZD-EW-02-2
NSF IOS-1240626
Precambrian; sponge fossil; metazoan phylogeny; Doushantuo Formation; synchrotron X-ray tomography
Zongjun Yin, Maoyan Zhu, Eric H. Davidson, David J. Bottjer, Fangchen Zhao, and Paul Tafforeau Sponge grade body fossil with cellular resolution dating 60 Myr before the Cambrian PNAS 2015 112 (12) E1453-E1460; published ahead of print March 9, 2015, doi:10.1073/pnas.1414577112 | commoncrawl | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
BkiUbPU5qg5A50bS0wW5 | The financial crisis that swept the US and sent tremors to most of the European Union is definitely one of many global uncertainties we hope we never have to face but unfortunately has now entered our front doors.
Those who are still in denial and have not planned contingencies will find themselves with a company with no more assets or working for another owner.
During the Asian crisis, the only thing we could do was prepare for the worse.
I was working for an IT company providing maintenance services to computer network systems.
We had to get down to the painful process of re-assessing what we really have in terms of receivables, of projected sales and current cash flows.
Managing a marketing group at that time was so painful because I was there witnessing and causing a lot of good people to leave.
I trained these people and some may have to use what we have taught them somewhere else.
The Asian crisis hit us at a time when most of our projections were already carved in stone.
Dropping brands and replacing others were such an emotionally loaded process for some of my sales people who have built their relationships and competence around a certain product brand.
Even before that crisis, I already knew that the only way we can assure constant profitability and sustainability was to nurture a critical mass of customers.
We have to calculate to a certain degree of confidence how much each of our customers were contributing to our annual revenues: which ones provided the highest margins and which ones were the least costly to serve.
It was a learning process for both Marketing and Technical Support teams learning that less than 20% of our more than 300 customers under contract yielded 80% of our revenue in the maintenance service category.
Maintenance services contributes 40% of our overall revenue every year.
It also contributes the most profit margin after the first year of the contract.
We ranked and grouped them in such a way that those who constitute 80% of our revenues were now assigned to the most dependable Account Executives.
No account executive was suppose to handle more than 10 of these accounts.
I handled the most difficult accounts (accounts with mission critical servers).
It was top priority to start doing courtesy visits instead of cutting down on the visits or customer calls.
In an economic crisis, sticking to the basics can force you to consider what you totally ignored in more complacent times--your existing customers.
You will start getting the most simple and elementary notes on customer service: Using basic customer service strategy for customer acquisition and retention.
Let's get back to basics about acknowledging who are your customers.
The quality of the delivery and the constitution of "good" Customer Service is hinged on the expectations of that Customer and execution of service. | c4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
BkiUbTDxK0zjCsHeY9k_ | 7 Reasons Why UAE is a preferred destination for Young Foreign Entrepreneurs
June 21, 2017 November 9, 2017
According to the Global Entrepreneurship Index, a report published by Opinium Research and the Mara Foundation, UAE ranks 16th in the list of countries that are most feasible for entrepreneurs. The report covers 85 markets and is based on five broad pillars of finance, policy, entrepreneurial atmosphere, infrastructure and education, with each containing between three and seven indices. A preferred destination for company formation uae by young foreign entrepreneurs today, UAE has even surpassed other developed nations like Germany, Italy and Japan and outranked neighbouring countries like KSA and Qatar.
The UAE government has always spearheaded the move to attract foreign entrepreneurs in offshore company formation in the UAE. The government has understood that this will help in diversifying the economy and in generating more jobs. As emphasised by Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the thrust of the UAE economy is on creativity and innovation, with a definite move towards a knowledge-based economy.
Here are 7 reasons why UAE features in the list of top young entrepreneur friendly destinations in the world:
1. Positioning: UAE is positioned as "preferred global investment destination" by the UAE government in line with the UAE Vision 2021. Launched in 2010, the Vision 2021 aims for the Socio-economic development of the UAE with an emphasis on shifting to a diversified and knowledge-based economy.
2. Policies: With clearly defined legislative and regulatory frameworks in place, young entrepreneurs are confident that their rights and interests will be protected making UAE a fertile ground for the success of their business venture.
3. Focus on Innovation: UAE Government is at the forefront of keeping up with the latest global economic trend.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum highly encourages investment in innovation and creativity. This has led to some of the some of the biggest names in the digital world to invest in Dubai and UAE. A prime example is the recent acquisition of Souq.com, a home-grown ecommerce venture by Amazon, the global ecommerce giant.
4. Foreign investment friendly: Foreign investment is at the heart of UAE's growth strategy for prosperity and regional expansion. Young entrepreneurs have discovered that UAE has the perfect climate for business setup, with remarkable opportunities.
5. Digital infrastructure: With high smartphone adoption rates and social-media usage rivaling even than of the United States, the UAE government is a leader in digital adoption; paving the way for the country to transform itself into a leading digital economy in the region.
6. Thriving digital economy: Digital entrepreneurs have found a haven in the UAE. "The report on the 'State of Digital Investment in MENA 2013-2016' reveals that UAE attracts the most amount of investment into digital entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa region. Today, UAE has gained precedence as the hub for tech start-ups in the region.
7. Dubai SME: A governmental body, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development (Dubai SME) was set to foster entrepreneurs in Dubai. It facilitates an environment for developing new businesses and a wide range of services like Development Advisory, Capability Building, Business Incubation, One-Stop Licensing, Funding, and Market Access Opportunities and more.
If you are entrepreneur dreaming to set up your tech start-up or setup your business in Dubai or any other emirate in the UAE, it is advisable to get in touch with a company formation expert in UAE who can make your dreams a reality, without the hassles.
The 2 kinds of company formation licenses issued in Dubai's Free Zones
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BkiUfd425V5jP7YhHGgx | This soap smells nice, doesn't leave that uncomfortable tight/dry feeling that other soaps do. It lasts ages and the foaminess is a little bit of fun!
... and a hand soap that doesn't hurt my hands. We really love this soap. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUfCk5qhDCYT-7hTIk | Creating, running, and fulfilling a successful crowdfunding campaign has proven to be a challenge for both novice entrepreneurs and established companies. From the get-go, you have to have a great video, engaging content, and an established early adopter base to push your campaign over the goal line. Successful campaigns must have a clear understanding of the true costs and timeline to manufacture at the different volumes they expect to sell at before launching, while being prepared with an operational plan to meet the campaign demands when the dust settles.
We're proud to partner with Crowd Supply, who have been working hard to make the experience better both for makers and for their backers. At Crowd Supply, they operate differently than other crowdfunding platforms: in addition to providing the platform to host your campaign, they also work with you before your campaign launches to line up manufacturing, operations, and establish costs well ahead of any surprises. When it comes to launching a crowdfunding campaign Crowd Supply is your expert to lean on and ensure success.
For backers, the uncertainty around whether or not a new maker can deliver their product on time can put off many backers from supporting your campaign. Crowd Supply addresses this directly by curating and reviewing all campaigns before they go live. The work they do with makers to ensure their campaign rewards will be delivered on time results in a 100% delivery rate, enabling makers to reach backers who may have been reluctant to back on other platforms.
Once the crowdfunding campaign is over, most platforms leave makers to their own devices to figure it out from there, but this is where Crowd Supply really shines. Not only do they eliminate the hassles of figuring out what rewards go to which backers (goodbye backer surveys!) and handle the hard work of getting your shipments out the door, but they also provide a marketplace to take pre-orders and to sell your product once you've completed manufacturing. Their in-house operations take care of warehousing and fulfillment, leaving you free to to focus on creating your next cool product.
Like MacroFab, Crowd Supply was founded to make it easier to bring new product ideas to life faster and with less risk than ever before. We're proud to work with them to expand the ecosystem of services breaking down barriers for makers and new product designers! | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUfejxK6-gDw5Axb2c | Admission from China – Chinese Covid-19 vaccine is only 50 percent effective – news
Crispin Gregory April 12, 2021 2 min read
Clinical studies show that the Sinopharma vaccine is not very effective. China now wants to get better.
The Covid-19 vaccines produced in their country are also bringing geopolitical benefits to China: 115 million vaccine doses had been exported worldwide by the end of March. At least 70 countries have approved or want to purchase this vaccine.
It was already known that the effectiveness of vaccines from China lags behind other vaccines. However, what is new is that this has now been accepted by leading Chinese epidemiologists.
Relatively low efficacy
As early as January, clinical studies from Brazil showed that the Sinopharm vaccine was only 50 percent effective. It wasn't until three months later that the Chinese authorities recognized this.
But the manufacturer, Sinovac Biotech, cautions against generalizing the results: "The effectiveness of vaccination depends on various factors: the local expression of the virus, the severity of the outbreak, the vaccination program or the age of the people tested. These are all," said Liu Baisheng, a media spokesperson for Sinovac Biotech. Reasons why Sinopharm vaccine protection is different everywhere.
Global use of Chinese vaccine
However, China is releasing vaccines that are unparalleled in any other country. According to the Institute for Scientific Analysis of Airfinity in London, at least 70 countries obtain the vaccine from China. China has also donated vaccination doses to 37 countries – perhaps not without ulterior motives.
For example, Viktor Orban, head of government of an EU country, vaccinated Sinopharm in an overtly effective manner. Other senior politicians from all over the world have done the same. These are big headlines in favor of China.
To make the vaccine more effective, China is studying a mixture of different preparations. With this, China wants to solve its credibility problem in international vaccination diplomacy after Sinopharm's poor performance.
Crispin Gregory
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BkiUdVrxaL3Sui42W2aZ | Welcome to the Milton Family Community Center! MFCC has been strengthening families through innovative, quality programs since 1985. We are here to create easier access to services and resources, to promote a sense of community belonging and to promote positive parent & child interactions. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUb4fxK7Dgs_aSTk0C | Philosophy. Just the word sounds a little overly pretentious. When I was a kid I thought philosophy was about creating purposefully vague statements that somehow included deep meaning. I remember hearing the paradox: "Can God create a rock so big that even he can't lift it." To my 9 year old self, that's the kind of stuff a philosopher would answer.
Before my first semester in college, I sat down to put together my schedule and was blown away by all the amazing courses from which to choose. With no real direction for a major, I made a list of probably 100 credit hours of classes that ranged from Intro to Chemistry to Basics Of Criminal Justice. With the exception of advanced math, I was interested in everything. The freedom of learning what I wanted was intoxicating.
Having no idea what to expect from college, I tried to shorten my list and eliminate classes which sounded like there might be even the remotest chance of solving for `x`. In the gap on Tuesdays and Thursdays between Anthropology and Biology I decided to take a risk with Philosophy 101.
This introduction to Philosophy was taught by a professor who wore tie-dyed t-shirts, looked like Jerry Garcia and led us through breathing exercises at the beginning of class. He also introduced us to Plato's concept of forms which shifted a paradigm for me when it came to learning. Instead of being given a bunch of facts to memorize for a test, I got to think about things like 'how do I know what's real,' 'what makes something right or wrong' or 'what is the optimal number of donuts for breakfast.' I discovered that I loved to do this type of thinking. Needless to say, I also bought the Grateful Dead's American Beauty on CD that year.
I Read Plato With My Kids!?
Jumping forward many years (after finishing a philosphy major), I'm married and have kids. It's so much fun being a dad, but like most parents I stress a lot about getting things right.
I love to read with my kids and better yet, have them read to me. One day I was going through this old antique collection of books from the late 19th century that my wife bought at a library book sale. The books were falling apart but they were full of old classics including Plato's Allegory of the Cave.
This reminder of Plato gave me the devious idea to read it with my 8 & 9 year old kids having them take turns reading the role of Socrates. After mocking Gloucon's repeated two-word answers to everything Socrates said, they started picking up on the meaning of the cave.
They strattled the line between reading literally and seeing the intended symbolism which brought on loads of questions. Their imaginations quickly went to work in deciding how they would handle themselves in a similar situation. Listening to them discuss and probe deeper with their questions was like magic at work.
Dr. Sara Goering, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Program Director for the Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children at the University of Washington gives a fantastic Ted talk about how philosophy can spark a love of learning in kids.
There isn't a lot of research into the benefits of introducing philosophy to children but there are some early positive signs. One study found that 9 and 10 year olds who participated in a philosophy class once a week for a year made 2 additional months' progress in their math and reading scores.
Philosophy, simply put, is about inquiry. It's an attitude of asking questions. And sometimes it's asking questions about the obvious that we haven't taken the time to think about. Questions can start simple such as "what gives my life meaning", "what do I consider beautiful", "why do I do the things I do" to more complicated topics such as the nature of reality itself. It's about asking "why" when we've never bothered to before.
Asking "why," as every parent knows, is what kids are extremely well-suited to do. Anybody with a 5 year old knows what it's like to have "why" on repeat for all the wakeful hours of the day. Kids are programmed to ask their layered and seemingly infinite 'why' questions to get to some fundamental truth.
A parent on their toes will have patience and indulge the questions. Kids need to know that it is ok to ask questions. We need to give them the tools to add rigor to their thinking and teach them to not only follow a good argument but to formulate one for themselves.
STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) is all the rage right now and honestly our kids are better for it. The future will bring more technology than we've ever seen before and the jobs our kids will have someday likely don't exist yet.
There's a big problem though. We are good about teaching kids what to learn but we are failing at teaching them HOW to think. If we want our kids to solve increasingly complicated problems, we need to teach kids a higher order of learning that was so important to some of the greatest thinkers of the past.
Philosophy can do that! It teaches how to distinguish between prejudice, bias, manipulation, misinformation; how to listen and respond to an opposing argument; and how to ask the questions that drive true inquiry.
For the last few years my wife and I have followed a hybrid model of education for our school-aged kids. They attend a Montessori charter school which has them attend 1 day a week and the rest of the week is distance learning from home.
As part of the distance learning, we as parents get to customize the curriculum we use. My serendipitous experience reading the Allegory of the Cave with my kids made me really excited to figure out how to include philosophy as a supplement to their learning.
Short topics that we can discuss in one session. Topics include a range of subjects such as friendship, identity, ethics and how to better scrutinize information on the internet. I post these shorter exercises, complete with activities or thought-exercises, on this site.
Longer study plans that allow us to dig a little deeper and will span several sessions. I also want to give them exposure to the original texts (or translations) but in chunks suitable for their age. This doesn't mean we go nuts and read Hegel or Kant — but Plato, Aristotle and Descartes are a good start.
Help guide my kids to understand the arguments.
Encourage them to look at counter-examples.
Build experience looking at things from different angles.
Let's face it, our kids are already bombarding us with questions–some of which we even have answers for. If you are a homeschool parent or a parent who is ready to embrace that question\answer imbalance, I hope my posts give you a good start for philosophical talk with your kids. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
BkiUc_s241xiERJzH8Z_ | ITV will cover a total of eight races this weekend, with the action coming thick and fast from Haydock, Ascot and Kempton.
The feature race is the Sprint Cup at Haydock, with top-class sprinter Harry Angel chasing back-to-back wins in the race.
ITV will be showing eight races this weekend. ITV is on Sky channel 120 and Virgin channel 118.
Racing UK will also show all other races from Haydock, Ascot and Kempton. Racing UK is on Sky channel 432, Virgin channel 536, and UPC in Ireland on channel 411.
What time will the racing start on ITV today? | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUduM5qoTBB2nxJBn0 | This is the second of the our virtual throwdown submissions, hopefully we'll get some more voting action than our first round.
I wish I had a better picture, all the rest of 'em look unfocused. Maybe it's time to make it again; Street Meat overload!
Click here if you haven't watched Andy making his in Episode 7b, or would like to see the recipe.
So, whaddaya think? Does Jeannine take the crown, or does the Jew reign supreme? Use the comments to vote for your favorite, or submit your own if you can show us up!
Thumbs up for Jeannine! And it tasted great too! My opinion may be a bit bias. | c4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
BkiUdi45qWTA_H8ts9JZ | Finding Passion Beyond Unexpected Heights
by Ron Carpenter
So You Think You Want to Fly? by Ron Carpenter
A foundling wandering by the railroad tracks, Ron Carpenter was found and fostered by a young woman when he was two and a half years old. At the age of eleven, he started to find a job, had worked on a farm— from sunrise to sunset— and did some other odd jobs after school. He quit high school to join the military and fought a war in Korea. After his honorable discharge, he received his General Education and pursued in college with the GI Bill assistance. While on a plane ride with his wife's friend, he discovered that he could handle the plane fairly well and was hooked on flying since then. With much vigor to chase after his newly found course, he took the hard way of becoming a pilot of his own aircraft. He found a job in Fairbanks as a computer field engineer working for the military and a couple flying jobs on his own. He then applied with FAA and formed his own air taxi service before running into a snag with other bush pilot operations. Now, he was with one of the local carriers and is flying the dream he ought to have. "It is a wonderful career as long as you do not worry about what is unknown. Just do it with knowledge and confidence,"
For author Ron Carpenter, his foray into the world of flying and airplanes began with a guy named Hank, a policeman who loved to fly in his off-duty time. After their first flight over Glendale, Arizona, in a Cessna 172, Carpenter was hooked. In So You Think You Want to Fly!, he shares his detailed story of learning to fly and how he eventually became a bush pilot in Alaska. In this memoir, Carpenter tells how he and his wife took flying lessons together, logged air time, passed their exams, and how they purchased several airplanes. He narrates some of their excursions, in-flight experiences, destinations, and near-miss incidents. So You Think You Want to Fly! discusses how Carpenter took the opportunity to fly in Alaska and the wide range of passengers and places he flew. Offering firsthand insights into the world of airplanes and flying, Carpenter gives a look at the world from the seat of a cockpit.
Ron Carpenter is an adventurous man who liked to live on the edge. He flew to bush native villages throughout the wilds of Alaska. Carpenter lived a harsh life with native Indians and Eskimos. Retired, he lives in Arizona and has two daughters. Carpenter writes that flying in Alaska was like playing Russian roulette.
So You Think You Want to Fly! is available at Amazon in Kindle and Paperback:
So You Think You Want to Fly
Genre: Biograohy & Memoirs | commoncrawl | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
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BkiUbjg5qWTD6c9Tv6YH | Q: this.props is undefined in React Native 0.27 I am new to React, i have implemented react-native-drawer from https://github.com/root-two/react-native-drawer
i am facing an issue, when i select an option it throws following error
Image Showing error
My Code is :
In MainView Class :
setParentState(args)
{
this.props.setParentState(args);
}
On Click when this error is thrown :
<Switch
onValueChange={this.setParentState.bind(this, {drawerType:'overlay'})}
style={styles.rowInput}
disabled={this.props.drawerType === 'overlay'}
value={this.props.drawerType === 'overlay'} />
Following is my Class Code :
class MainView extends Component {
setParentState(args)
{
this.props.setParentState(args);
}
render(){
return (
<ScrollView
pointerEvents="box-none"
style={styles.scrollView}
scrollEventThrottle={200}
contentInset={{top: 0}}
>
<View style={styles.container}>
<Text style={styles.welcome}>
Drawer Configuration
</Text>
<Button
onPress={this.props.openDrawer}
text="Open Drawer"
/>
<Button
onPress={this.props.noopChange}
text="noopChange"
/>
{/*type*/}
<Text style={styles.categoryLabel}>Drawer Type</Text>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>Overlay</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={this.setParentState.bind(this, {drawerType:'overlay'})}
style={styles.rowInput}
disabled={this.props.drawerType === 'overlay'}
value={this.props.drawerType === 'overlay'} />
</View>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>Displace</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={this.setParentState.bind(this, {drawerType:'displace'})}
style={styles.rowInput}
disabled={this.props.drawerType === 'displace'}
value={this.props.drawerType === 'displace'} />
</View>
<View style={styles.lastRow}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>Static</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={this.setParentState.bind(this, {drawerType:'static'})}
style={styles.rowInput}
disabled={this.props.drawerType === 'static'}
value={this.props.drawerType === 'static'} />
</View>
{/*trigger options*/}
<Text style={styles.categoryLabel}>Trigger Options</Text>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>relativeDrag</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={ (value) => { this.setParentState({'relativeDrag': value})} }
style={styles.rowInput}
value={this.props.relativeDrag} />
</View>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>panStartCompensation</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={ (value) => { this.setParentState({'panStartCompensation': value})} }
style={styles.rowInput}
value={this.props.panStartCompensation} />
</View>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>disabled</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={ (value) => { this.setParentState({'disabled': value})} }
style={styles.rowInput}
value={this.props.disabled} />
</View>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>openDrawerThreshold</Text>
<SliderJS
style={styles.slider}
trackStyle={sliderStyles.track}
thumbStyle={sliderStyles.thumb}
minimumTrackTintColor={minimumTrackTintColor}
maximumTrackTintColor={maximumTrackTintColor}
thumbTintColor={thumbTintColor}
maximumValue={.5}
value={this.props.closedDrawerOffset}
onSlidingComplete={(value) => {
this.setParentState({openDrawerThreshold: value})
}}
/>
<Text style={styles.sliderMetric}>{Math.round(this.props.openDrawerThreshold*100)}%</Text>
</View>
{/*tween presets*/}
<Text style={styles.categoryLabel}>Example Tweens</Text>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>None</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={this.setParentState.bind(this, {tweenHandlerPreset:null})}
style={styles.rowInput}
disabled={this.props.tweenHandlerPreset === null}
value={this.props.tweenHandlerPreset === null} />
</View>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>Material Design</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={this.setParentState.bind(this, {tweenHandlerPreset:'material'})}
style={styles.rowInput}
disabled={this.props.tweenHandlerPreset === 'material'}
value={this.props.tweenHandlerPreset === 'material'} />
</View>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>Rotate</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={this.setParentState.bind(this, {tweenHandlerPreset:'rotate'})}
style={styles.rowInput}
disabled={this.props.tweenHandlerPreset === 'rotate'}
value={this.props.tweenHandlerPreset === 'rotate'} />
</View>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>Parallax</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={this.setParentState.bind(this, {tweenHandlerPreset:'parallax'})}
style={styles.rowInput}
disabled={this.props.tweenHandlerPreset === 'parallax'}
value={this.props.tweenHandlerPreset === 'parallax'} />
</View>
{/*animation*/}
<Text style={styles.categoryLabel}>tweenEasing</Text>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>linear</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={this.setParentState.bind(this, {tweenEasing:'linear'})}
style={styles.rowInput}
disabled={this.props.tweenEasing === 'linear'}
value={this.props.tweenEasing === 'linear'} />
</View>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>easeOutQuad</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={this.setParentState.bind(this, {tweenEasing:'easeOutQuad'})}
style={styles.rowInput}
disabled={this.props.tweenEasing === 'easeOutQuad'}
value={this.props.tweenEasing === 'easeOutQuad'} />
</View>
<View style={styles.lastRow}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>easeOutElastic</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={this.setParentState.bind(this, {tweenEasing:'easeOutElastic'})}
style={styles.rowInput}
disabled={this.props.tweenEasing === 'easeOutElastic'}
value={this.props.tweenEasing === 'easeOutElastic'} />
</View>
{/*offsets*/}
<Text style={styles.categoryLabel}>Offsets</Text>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>openDrawerOffset</Text>
<SliderJS
style={styles.slider}
trackStyle={sliderStyles.track}
thumbStyle={sliderStyles.thumb}
minimumTrackTintColor={minimumTrackTintColor}
maximumTrackTintColor={maximumTrackTintColor}
thumbTintColor={thumbTintColor}
maximumValue={.5}
value={this.props.openDrawerOffset}
onSlidingComplete={(value) => {
this.setParentState({openDrawerOffset: parseFloat(value)})
}}
/>
<Text style={styles.sliderMetric}>{Math.round(this.props.openDrawerOffset*100)}%</Text>
</View>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>closedDrawerOffset</Text>
<SliderJS
style={styles.slider}
trackStyle={sliderStyles.track}
thumbStyle={sliderStyles.thumb}
minimumTrackTintColor={minimumTrackTintColor}
maximumTrackTintColor={maximumTrackTintColor}
thumbTintColor={thumbTintColor}
maximumValue={.5}
value={this.props.closedDrawerOffset}
onSlidingComplete={(value) => {
this.setParentState({closedDrawerOffset: parseFloat(value)})
}}
/>
<Text style={styles.sliderMetric}>{Math.round(this.props.closedDrawerOffset*100)}%</Text>
</View>
{/*pan mask*/}
<Text style={styles.categoryLabel}>Pan Mask</Text>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>panOpenMask</Text>
<SliderJS
style={styles.slider}
trackStyle={sliderStyles.track}
thumbStyle={sliderStyles.thumb}
minimumTrackTintColor={minimumTrackTintColor}
maximumTrackTintColor={maximumTrackTintColor}
thumbTintColor={thumbTintColor}
maximumValue={1}
value={this.props.panOpenMask}
onSlidingComplete={(value) => {
this.setParentState({panOpenMask: value})
}}
/>
<Text style={styles.sliderMetric}>{Math.round(this.props.panOpenMask*100)}%</Text>
</View>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>panCloseMask</Text>
<SliderJS
style={styles.slider}
trackStyle={sliderStyles.track}
thumbStyle={sliderStyles.thumb}
minimumTrackTintColor={minimumTrackTintColor}
maximumTrackTintColor={maximumTrackTintColor}
thumbTintColor={thumbTintColor}
maximumValue={1}
value={this.props.panCloseMask}
onSlidingComplete={(value) => {
this.setParentState({panCloseMask: value})
}}
/>
<Text style={styles.sliderMetric}>{Math.round(this.props.panCloseMask*100)}%</Text>
</View>
{/*others*/}
<Text style={styles.categoryLabel}>Others</Text>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>Accept Tap</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={ (value) => { this.setParentState({'acceptTap': value})} }
style={styles.rowInput}
value={this.props.acceptTap} />
</View>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>Accept Double Tap</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={ (value) => { this.setParentState({'acceptDoubleTap': value})} }
style={styles.rowInput}
value={this.props.acceptDoubleTap} />
</View>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>Accept Pan</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={ (value) => { this.setParentState({'acceptPan': value})} }
style={styles.rowInput}
value={this.props.acceptPan} />
</View>
<View style={styles.row}>
<Text style={styles.rowLabel}>Right Side (not hot changeable)</Text>
<Switch
onValueChange={ (value) => { this.setParentState({'rightSide': value})} }
style={styles.rowInput}
disabled={true}
value={this.props.rightSide} />
</View>
</View>
</ScrollView>
)
}
}
Thankyou in advance.
A: It's not a function because you need to have the code that calls MainView pass this prop to it.
say you have the MainView
export default class MainView extends Component {
setParentState() {
this.props.setParentState(args); //This should come from parent view
}
render() {
return (
<Switch
onValueChange={this.setParentState.bind(this, {drawerType:'overlay'})}
style={styles.rowInput}
disabled={this.props.drawerType === 'overlay'}
value={this.props.drawerType === 'overlay'} />
)
}
}
The parent of MainView should pass the prop to it:
export default class Parent extends Component {
constructor() {
super(props);
this.setParentStateHandler = this.setParentStateHandler.bind(this);
}
setParentStateHandler() {
//Your handling code here
}
render() {
return (
<MainView setParentState={this.setParentStateHandler} />
)
}
}
| stackexchange | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUcn_xK0-nUGYe5lcc | The following instructions are on how to add the calendar from TeamSideline to Outlook 2010.
Log into TeamSideline.com and click on the Calendar page.
Move your cursor over the info button next to Subscribe to this Calendar.
An information box will open. Copy the URL that is displayed to you. You will use this in one of the following steps. You can close this box by clicking on the x in the top right-hand corner.
Open Outlook 2010 and click on the calendar icon.
On the top ribbon, click Open Calendar..From Internet.
Copy and paste the URL from above into the text box that is displayed.
Click Yes when you see the following dialog box.
The TeamSideline Calendar is now displayed alongside your personal calendar. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUc304eIXho9hDInAs | Mucoid Plaque Guru
Mucoid Plaque is a Scientifically Proven Reality
Friday, April 26, 2019 Mucoid Plaque, Pseudoskepticism 1 comment
Take a look at this photograph. Have you ever eliminated something like this? Some of you will recognize this as mucoid plaque. If you never heard of mucoid plaque before then look it up. Now, I have a little bit of a surprise for you. This photograph did not come from a colon cleansing enthusiast. It came from a conventional textbook called A Colour Atlas of the Digestive System.[13] It was actually removed from a young woman with irritable bowel syndrome.
You will hear different explanations as to what mucoid plaque actually is. Walter Bastedo [15] spoke of it as some sort of tough mucus. Benard Jensen [18] and Robert Gray [19] both thought it was primarily a mixture of old compacted feces and sticky mucus. Richard Anderson thinks it's coagulated mucus that compounds with other unspecified elements.[20] Skeptics, on the other hand, want you to believe that it is simply the psyllium and bentonite shake that cleansers typically ingest.[17]
But all these people are wrong. What mucoid plaque actually is, in reality, is a mixture of primarily necrotic epithelium cellular debris, fibrin and mucus that naturally forms over damaged areas of the gastrointestinal tract. It may be composed of other things as well such as bacteria, digested food, albumin, and inflammatory cells. But it's primarily necrotic tissue, fibrin and mucus.
If you open up a textbook of wound healing you will see that it is referred to as "eschar" or "slough" and is clinically described as "black", "brown", "gray", "yellow", "green", "hard", "soft", "mucoid", "stringy", "sticky", "rubbery", "leathery", "putrid" and "foul".[21] Incidentally, this is exactly how Richard Anderson, Robert Gray, and Benard Jensen clinically described mucoid plaque! [22] In the fourth edition of Clinical Gastroenterology by Howard M. Spiro there is a nice endoscopic photograph of mucoid plaque.[14] It's plate 83. Here it is:
This is plate 83. It depicts acute ischemic colitis. The caption reads "The necrotic mucosa is sloughing off extensively, producing temporary bridges across the lumen of the colon." Medical science sometimes calls this "mucoid plaque". See reference number 1.
This is probably in need of an explanation. So let me explain. Everyone knows about the adherent mucus layer. But there is another layer that is distinct from the adherent mucus layer that everyone is ignoring.[2][3][4] Medical science calls it "mucoid cap". [2-12] But occasionally, medical science also calls it "mucoid coat"[4] or "mucoid plaque".[1] You see, everyday the food that you eat is causing damage to your mucosa.[5] This causes a type of chronic inflammation whereby fibrinogen and necrotic cellular debris mixes in with the adherent mucus layer forming a "cap" over the damaged mucosa. Mucoid cap is substantially thicker than the adherent mucus layer. [4] It is over ten times thicker. [3] It protects the damaged mucosa from digestive acids while it undergoes repair.
Normally, to endoscopists peering into the intestines, mucoid cap has a "granular" appearance.[4] It will also cover up any blood vessels or villi so you can't see them. Endoscopists are so used to seeing this that they think it is "normal".[23] But they don't realize that what they are actually looking at is a mucus-exudate mixture covering up the eschar underneath.[4] Exudate itself is a mixture of variable amounts of albumin, fibrinogen, inflammatory cells, and red blood cells. It may be green, white, pink, red, tan or yellow. But it is most commonly pink or tan. Within the mucus, the fibrinogen coagulates into rubbery fibrin.[4] I believe the albumin might also coagulate within the mucus as well. Forstner observed that when a mucus-albumin mixture is exposed to a pH of 4.5 or lower, it forms into a dense white precipitate.[24] In any event, this mucus-exudate mixture forms a continuous cover over the eschar. To the uninitiated it can look like tissue.
But during acute inflammation, protein and white cells leach from blood vessels and percolate through the mucoid cap layer and into the lumen. The protein may enhance the growth of proteinase producing bacteria. The proteinase are also derived from white cells. In any event, the proteinase enzymes break down the mucus.[27] What follows is the disintegration of the mucoid cap layer.[28] This is called autolytic debridement. At first, the enzymes disintegrate the mucus-exudate mixture revealing the eschar underneath. Gastroenterologists sometimes call this "focal necrosis".[29] Later, the eschar rehydrates and swells up turning toward a yellow or tan "slough" that is soft and loose.[25] You can see this happening in plate 83. It depicts acute inflammation of a colitis patient. The eschar is "sloughing off" extensively producing temporary bridges across the lumen of the colon.
This is precisely what bonafide intestinal cleansers are designed to do. They contain either proteolytic enzymes or mucolytic herbs, which disintegrate the mucoid cap layer. It's called chemical debridement. The Journal of Family Practice published a critical article about the dangers of colon cleansing.[26] They give a case of a 49-year-old African American man who came to their hospital because of vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. He had used a colon cleanser a few days earlier. A computed tomography scan suggested an early or partial small bowel obstruction while a colonoscopy and biopsy revealed "chronic and acute inflammation". What is actually going on is what you see in plate 83.
Look, Brian Dunning is woefully misinformed. On his podcast Skeptoid he claims that the only recorded instances of mucoid plaque "snakes" in "all of medical history" come from the toilets of people who take these cleansing pills. This is not true. The two photographs I showed you came from patients who did not take any psyllium or bentonite. And let's not forget that mucoid plaque originally had nothing to do with psyllium or bentonite. As far as I can see, Walter Bastedo is the first person to advocate colon cleansing to remove mucoid plaque from the intestines as a way to alleviate autointoxication.[15] He writes in the Journal of the American Medical Association:
When one sees the dirty gray, brown or blackish sheets, strings and rolled up wormlike masses of tough mucus with a rotten or dead-fish odor that are obtained by colon irrigations, one does not wonder that these patients feel ill and that they obtain relief and show improvement as the result of the irrigation.
His colitis patients never took any psyllium or bentonite. Byron Robinson's [16] colitis patients also never took any psyllium or bentonite:
The clinical symptoms are colicky pains and the evacuation of masses of mucus. The mucous masses may consist of flat (even membranes) long bands, ribbons, shreds or rolled-up tubes. Some portions assume a spiral form. . .The mucous masses are white, grayish white, or a color due to the mixing of mucus and feces, yellowish brown. . .A female attended by Dr. Lucy Waite and myself, would occasionally evacuate nearly half a pint of mucous membranes, masses, bands, tubes or unformed substances. In a male the evacuation showed more string or ribbon-like processes. . . The mucous masses may be transparent like slime, or opaque like fibrin, of a grayish white, or a dirty color with pigment in it. Sometimes the masses consist of large, wide and thick leathery-like membranes; at other times, long ribbon-like bands or rope-like coils.
Skeptics are spreading unscientific nonsense. They're claiming that psyllium and/or bentonite comes out looking like mucoid plaque. Experiments published in peer-reviewed medical journals have always shown that psyllium comes out as "soft" and "smooth" stools. There is no mention that it comes out rubbery, stringy or that it forms a cast of the intestines.
I know that Edward Uthman from quackwatch.org is a pathologist, and he claims that mucoid plaque is "a complete fabrication with no anatomic basis". But he is ignorant. Peer-reviewed medical journals and textbooks talk about mucoid plaque. See my references 1 through 12. Mucoid plaque is a conventional medical concept.
[1] See the 1973 edition of Diseases of the Colon & Rectum. It is volume 16 and number 6. The title of the article is "Ischemic Proctosigmoiditis: Report of a case". It was written by Won Sik Cynn & Robert R. Rickert. You can get it here. Go to page 539. It says "Early superficial zones of infarction may be covered by a mucoid plaque". On page 540, it defines mucoid plaque as a membrane of mucus, fibrin, necrotic cells, and a variable inflammatory exudate.
[2] See book called "Glycoprotein Methods and Protocols: The Mucins". It was published in year 2000 and written by Anthony Corfield. The ISBN is 0-89603-720-7. You can read it at books.google.com. Go to page 58. It speaks of a protective "mucoid cap" on the surface of damaged mucosa. It says it is "quite different" than the adherent mucus layer "consisting primarily of a fibrin gel and necrotic cells with some mucin".
[3] See article called "The Role of Mucus in the Protection of the Gastroduodenal Mucosa". It's in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology. I'm talking about volume 21 and supplement 125. It's dated 1986. Somewhere on pages 71-78, it talks about how the epithelial repair process is protected by a gelatinous coat of primarily a fibrin-based gel, mucus and necrotic cells that is "over ten times" thicker and "distinct" from the adherent mucus layer.
[4] See the book called "Gastric Cytoprotection: A Clinician's Guide". The ISBN is 978-1-4684-5699-8. You can read it at books.google.com. It was published in 1989. Go to page 84. It speaks of a "mucoid coat" that is "quite different" than the adherent mucus layer. It says it is "substantially thicker" and visibly more "granular and sloppy" in appearance than the adherent mucus layer. It says it is composed principally of fibrin gel and necrotic cells with mucus as a relatively minor component. Also on page 84, it talks about how the "coagulation" of fibrin is "facilitated" by the adherent mucus layer providing a "template" for the deposition of fibrin. On page 85 there is actually a drawing of a cross section of mucoid plaque. It depicts the eschar as being completely covered by "mucus" (It's actually a mucus-exudate mixture). On page 87, it calls it "mucoid cap".
[5] See the book called "Pharmacology of Peptic Ulcer Disease". The ISBN-13 is 978-3-642-75860-7. It was written by Martin Collen and Stanley Benjamin. It was published in 1991. Go to page 194. It says that "mucoid cap" has been likened to an "everyday" phenomenon that forms in response to the ingestion of food and the mechanical grinding of digestion.
[6] See textbook called "Fundamentals of Inflammation". You can read it at books.google.com. The ISBN is 978-0-521-88729-8. It was published in 2010. Go to page 283. It talks about how a "mucoid cap" consisting of "cellular debris, mucus, and plasma proteins" forms over damaged regions of the epithelial surface.
[7] See textbook called "Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract". The ISBN is978-0-12-382026-6. It's the fifth edition, and it was published in 2012. Go to chapter 43.6.3. It talks about how when the mucosa becomes damaged, a "mucoid cap" composed of "mucus, cell debris, fibrin" as well as other undefined constituents forms a coating over the mucosa surface.
[8] See textbook called "Gastritis". It was written by Robert A. Kozol. You can read it at books.google.com. The ISBN is 0-8493-5497-8. It was published in 1993. Go to page 17. It talks about how a "mucoid cap" consisting of cellular debris, mucus, fluid, and protein forms over injured mucosa.
[9] See textbook called "The Stomach: Physiology, Pathophysiology and Treatment". You can read it at books.google.com. The ISBN-13 is 978-3-540-56613-7. It was published in 1993. Go to page 89. It says that when the mucosa becomes damaged, "plasma proteins and cellular debris" mixes in with the adherent mucus layer, increasing its thickness considerably. It calls it the "mucoid cap".
[10] See "Gastroduodenal mucus bicarbonate barrier: protection against acid and pepsin" in the American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology. You can read the full text here. The doi is 10.1152/ajpcell.00102.2004. It talks about a "mucoid cap" on top of damaged and repairing mucosa that is composed of "primarily a fibrin gel with necrotic cells" and mucus from the adherent mucus layer.
[11] See textbook called "Sucralfate: From Basic Science to the Bedside". The ISBN is 978-1-4757-7019-3. You can read it at books.google.com. It was published in 1995. Go to page 100. It says that damaged mucosa may be covered by a thick layer of sloughed cells, fibrin, and mucus called the "mucoid cap".
[12] See "Pathogenesis of NSAID-induced gastroduodenal mucosal injury" in the journal called Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology. It was published in 2001. The doi is 10.1053/bega.2001.0229. You can read the full text here. It talks about how a "mucoid cap" consisting of mucus, cellular debris and plasma proteins forms within seconds of stomach or duodenum epithelial injury.
[13] See the 1989 book called A Colour Atlas of the Digestive System. It is by R.E. Pounder, M.C. Allison and A.P. Dhillon. The ISBN is 0723408866. Open to page number 155 and see photo number 439. (Note: the page numbers are at the bottom, not the top; do not confuse page numbers with photo numbers.) The book also goes by the title Color Atlas of the Digestive System. It's the exact same book; it just has a slightly different cover and different publishing information. You can search both titles at worldcat.org to find the nearest library near you.
[14] The ISBN is 0-07-105434-0.
[15] See the 1932 article called "Colon irrigations: Their administration, therapeutic application and dangers". It's actually a subtitle under the main title of "Council on Physical Therapy". You can get it here. It's in The Journal of the American Medical Association and is volume 98 and number 9. Go to pages 734-736. It was written by Walter Bastedo.
[16] See the 1899 book called "The Abdominal Brain and Automatic Visceral Ganglia". It was written by Byron Robinson, M.D. You can read it at books.google.com. See pages 209-219.
[17] See Stephen Barrett from quackwatch, the confessions of a quackbuster at quackfiles, Brian Dunning on his podcast Skeptoid, the Skeptical Raptor, the "Full of It" section of Joe Schwarcz's book Is That A Fact?, and page 211 of Rose Shapiro's book Suckers: How Alternative Medicine Makes Fools of Us All.
[18] See book called "Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management". It was written by Bernard Jensen.
[19] See "The Colon Health Handbook" by Robert Gray.
[20] See the book called "Cleanse and Purify Thyself, Book 2: Secrets of Radiant Health and Energy". It was written by Richard Anderson. Go to page 59.
[21] There are three textbooks I got this from. The first is the third edition of "Wound Care: A Collaborative Practice Manual for Health Professionals". It was published in 2007 and written by Carrie Sussman & Barbara Bates-Jensen. Turn to page 197. It describes it as "gray", "yellow", "brown", "black", "mucoid", "stringy", "leathery", "hard" and "soft". The second is the second edition of "Comprehensive Wound Management". It was published in 2010 and written by Glenn Irion. Turn to page 150 and 151. It describes it as "yellow", "greenish", "hardened", "grayish", "brownish-yellow", "stringy" and "foul". The third is the fourteenth edition of "Tidy's Physiotherapy". It was published in 2008 and written by Stuart Porter. Turn to page 340. It describes fibrin as "sticky", "rubbery", and being visible as yellow-white "strands".
[22] Go to each of their books. See Richard Anderson's book called "Cleanse & Purify Thyself". I'm talking about book two. Go to pages 92-94. He described it as "soft", "gray", "yellow", "green", "brown", "black", "foul", "mucoid", and like "wet leather or rubber". Go to Robert Gray's book called "The Colon Health Handbook". See pages 8 and 67. He described it as "rubbery", "black", "hardened", "grey", "brown", "green" and "mucoid". See Bernard Jensen's book called "Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management". He described it as "black", "foul", "putrid", "stringy", and "hard as truck tire rubber".
[23] See book called "Helicobacter pylori, Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer". It was published in 1990 and edited by P. Malfertheiner and H. Ditschuneit. The ISBN-13 is 978-3-642-75317-6. The e-ISBN-13 is 978-3-642-75315-2. The DOI is 10.1007/978-3-642-75315-2. On page 198, it talks about a "granular" mucosa. On page 196, it says that it is one of the abnormalities that indicates the presence of "inflammatory alterations in the mucosal membrane". On page 195, it talks about how endoscopists are so used to seeing this that they mistakenly think it represents the "normal spectrum". Apparently, this ignorance has not changed any. I went to healthtap.com. A patient asked a real-life gastroenterologist the following question: what does "granular and decreased vascular pattern" of the mucosa mean? The gastroenterologist, who had 44 years experience, responded that it is usually a variant of "normal".
[24] See the 1978 edition of the journal called "Digestion". I'm talking about volume 17. The title of the article is "Intestinal Mucins in Health and Disease". It was written by J.F. Forstner. On page 245 he talks about how he observed a mucin-albumin mixture form into a dense white precipitate at pH 4.5 or lower. He guessed it was the mucin that formed into a precipitate, but I think he guessed incorrectly. It seems more probable that it is the albumin that forms into a precipitate. Think of cooked egg whites. The mucin and acid, I think, helps the albumin to coagulate like heat helps egg whites to coagulate.
[25] See the fourth edition of "Wound Care: A Collaborative Practice Manual for Health Professionals". It was written by Carrie Sussman & Barbara Bates-Jensen. The ISBN-10 is 1608317153. Go to page 447.
[26] See "The dangers of colon cleansing" in The Journal of Family Practice. You can read it here. It's volume 60 and number 8. It's dated 2011.
[27] See article called "Thickness of adherent mucus gel on colonic mucosa in humans and its relevance to colitis" in journal called gut. It's volume 35. It's dated 1994. The DOI is 10.1136/gut.35.3.353. Go to page 358.
[28] See article called "Diffuse gastric cancer" in journal called Gastroenterology Nursing. It's volume 29 issue 3. It's dated 2006. Somewhere within pages 232-236, it talks about how when the "gel structure of mucus" is destroyed, disintegration of the mucoid cap layer follows.
[29] See book called "Helicobacter pylori, Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer". It was published in 1990 and edited by P. Malfertheiner and H. Ditschuneit. The ISBN-13 is 978-3-642-75317-6. The e-ISBN-13 is 978-3-642-75315-2. The DOI is 10.1007/978-3-642-75315-2. On page 203 it suggests that active inflammation is associated with mucin depletion and "focal necrosis".
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Katie Larking October 4, 2019 at 11:06 PM
Great article, good to see that your spreading knowledge to ignorant people
A blog about mucoid plaque and related topics
Mucoid Plaque
Pseudoskepticism | commoncrawl | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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package org.apache.deltaspike.data.impl.handler;
import static org.apache.deltaspike.data.test.util.TestDeployments.initDeployment;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertNotNull;
import static org.junit.Assert.fail;
import java.util.List;
import javax.inject.Inject;
import org.apache.deltaspike.data.api.QueryInvocationException;
import org.apache.deltaspike.data.test.domain.Simple;
import org.apache.deltaspike.data.test.service.*;
import org.apache.deltaspike.test.category.WebProfileCategory;
import org.jboss.arquillian.container.test.api.Deployment;
import org.jboss.arquillian.junit.Arquillian;
import org.jboss.shrinkwrap.api.Archive;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.experimental.categories.Category;
import org.junit.runner.RunWith;
@RunWith(Arquillian.class)
@Category(WebProfileCategory.class)
public class EntityManagerTest
{
@Deployment
public static Archive<?> deployment()
{
return initDeployment(false)
.addPackage(Simple.class.getPackage())
.addClasses(SimpleRepositoryWithEntityManager.class,
SimpleRepositoryWithEntityManagerResolver.class,
QualifiedEntityManagerTestProducer.class,
NonQualifiedEntityManagerTestProducer.class,
BasicEntityManagerResolver.class,
LegacyRepositoryWithEntityManagerResolver.class,
Simplistic.class, SimplisticEntityManagerResolver.class);
}
@Inject
private SimpleRepositoryWithEntityManager repoWithDefaultEm;
@Inject
private SimpleRepositoryWithEntityManagerResolver repoWithInjection;
@Test
public void should_use_default_entity_manager()
{
// when
List<Simple> result = repoWithDefaultEm.findByName("testUseQualifiedEntityManager");
// then
assertNotNull(result);
assertEquals(0, result.size());
}
/*
* Injected EM throws UnsupportedOperationException on all methods.
* Shortcutting the creation of multiple PUs (lazy guy...)
*/
@Test(expected = QueryInvocationException.class)
public void should_use_entity_manager_from_resolver()
{
// when
repoWithInjection.findByName("testUseQualifiedEntityManager");
// then
fail("Fake EM should have thrown Exception");
}
@Test
public void shouldWorkWithLegacyConfigAsWell()
{
// when
List<Simple> result = repoWithDefaultEm.findByName("testUseQualifiedEntityManager");
// then
assertNotNull(result);
assertEquals(0, result.size());
}
}
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BkiUbOA4uzqh-42_S1V_ | Walk the streets of art.
Napoli's burning personality has always been a powerful source of inspiration and attraction for artists of all kinds, in the past as in modern times. Its contradictory and, sometimes, non-sense nature does make an impact, and there is no possible escape.
In 1988, the French street art pioneer Ernest Pignon-Ernest chose the tattered and torn facades of the elegant, decayed buildings of Napoli to infuse his classical designs and biblical images. Following in his footsteps, in 2013, the French artist Zilda covered the city's walls with magnificent works inspired to Renaissance masterpieces, hand-painted on paper and pasted up in unexpected locations.
Banksy, too, left his trademark in Napoli: his magnificent "Madonna with gun" in Piazza Gerolomini cannot go unnoticed.
Barbed Heart, Cuore Spinato. If the C becomes a Q by mistake, Quore Spinato sounds like Quartieri Spagnoli, the barbed heart of Napoli.
Built in the XVI century to house the Spanish troops guarding the city during the 1503 invasion, Quartieri Spagnoli sounds today like the rumbling bowels of Napoli, hiding incredible microcosms in their tangled maze of alleys.
Quore Spinato is a street art project by Cyop&Kaf, two Neapolitan artists (or maybe one?) who flooded with new colors one of the most colorful neighborhood of Napoli, painting their obsessions and fears on its rough walls, oozing with life and mystery.
Felice is the Italian word for happy. Felice is also the name of a man who brought colors and renewed happiness to Scampia, a neighborhood in the north of Napoli, known throughout Italy as a stronghold for drug dealing.
When he founded GRIDAS in 1981, together with some friends and his beloved wife Mirella La Magna, he took inspiration from Francisco Goya's etching The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters. That's what GRIDAS means: Group for awakening from sleep. It's a place where people meet, talk, share ideas and draw, painting with colors the grey concrete housing complexes widely known as Le Vele (The Sails) of Scampia.
Felice died in 2004, handing on to present and future generations a message of hope and social solidarity, as well as a strong sense of community. Walking the streets of Napoli, you can see some his works, worn out by time. One of Napoli's metro art stations is named after him – FELImetrò – showing a selection of works, installations and posters (click here for more information).
Scampia district also inspired the artists Simon Jung and Paul & Hanno Schweizer, who painted a songbird over four storeys of a building in 2009. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
BkiUdaXxK6EuNCwyvbM0 | Sometimes, you get a perfect combo.
Burgers and fries. Pizza and beer. Ham and eggs. Peanut butter and jelly.
Russell Wilson and Tyler Lockett.
Wilson connected with Lockett 57 times on 71 throws (good for 80.2%) with 975 yards and 10 touchdowns for zero interceptions. Wilson and Lockett gained an average of just under 17 yards on each connection. This is by far the most targets a QB/WR duo with a perfect rating since 2002. It's not even close. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUc3_xK0zjCxN_s5Eg | Q: Tweepy Bot keeps crashing I'm following this tutorial -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvAurfBB6Jk&t=950s
And after the 15:30 mark, I ran my code and it shows an error msg and instantly closes. I cant see what the error is since it closes too fast. Any help is appreciated!
import webbrowser
import time
consumer_key = '[my key]'
consumer_secret = '[my secret Uwu]'
callback_uri = 'oob'
auth = tweepy.OAuthHandler(consumer_key, consumer_secret, callback_uri)
redirect_url = auth.get_authorization_url()
print(redirect_url)
webbrowser.open(redirect_url)
user_pin = input("what the pin? ")
auth.get_access_token(user_pin)
api = tweepy.API(auth)
me = api.me()
print(me.screen_name)```
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BkiUdvs4eIOjSZd0FEY6 | You may remember I mentioned in Friday's post we would be hosting guests over the weekend so I wasn't really sure how much we'd get done on the master bedroom makeover. We spent all of last week getting ready for our company because as I may have also mentioned we're in the middle of an office makeover too and the house looked like a cross between a construction zone and ten craft project explosions all at the same time. We mostly got everything settled before they came and even though I had junk stuffed everywhere (under the beds, the chairs, the benches, the dressers, the closets…it was that bad) they were so gracious and loving. We had a really great time. Sunday, we were able to move the furniture into the center of the room and paint the walls.
We originally had picked out a color by Valspar that was called City Chic (the one on the top). It was really pretty but once we tried it against the white trim and saw the paint color transition from the bedroom to the bathroom we decided that Valspar's Cathedral Stone would be a better choice.
On Monday, I gave the matching nightstands a weathered feel by layering paint and wax. You can read all about that process here if you missed it.
Tuesday found us with the room completely painted and ready to start the board and batten installation. After putting board and batten in the office and having to paint the drywall and the boards and batten simultaneously we decided to see if having the dry wall painted first would save any time.
It wasn't until Wednesday night we finished installing all of the board and batten so now we have to fill in the nail holes, caulk all the seams, sand and prime before we start painting. I think it's going to look really nice though. If you're wondering about the paint color, the darker color was taken at 730 pm and this one was taken at 130 pm. The difference is huge, right?
Today, I'm going to try and finish painting as many of the pieces of furniture as I can. There is a small debate about this huge dresser that will all but carry the wall between the two windows and as well as a discussion the media cabinet that holds the TV and will also have to carry the wall. I know all the professionals say, "NO electronic devices in the bedroom!" I totally get it but everyone has their compromises and their non-negotiables. We'll see how it all shakes down in the end.
And finally, we're going to look for wall lamps instead of sconces this weekend because we realized we're not exactly hardwired for sconces.
This is probably a totally lofty goal but I'm really hoping we can have the board and batten finished as well as all of the furniture settled and painted by the weekend. That way, if all goes well, we'll be able to concentrate on tearing out the carpet and then preparing, priming and painting before finally stenciling the floors next week.
Oh my word, you guys, just writing all the stuff out makes me feel like baking a pan of brownies right now ha ha! So much work left!
Love your progress and totally agree with your paint colour change-up. Can't wait to see more.
It is looking so great Coco! I know changes in your plan can be so stressful, but having the flexibility will also add to the design of the room in the end. I can't wait to see that floor! It is going to be ah-mazing!
The board and batten is so striking with the darker color. It's going to be great!
The wall color is gorgeous, I can't wait to see it with the board and batten installed! I don't know how you got anything done with company visiting!
I can't wait to see that floor! Everything is looking wonderful! I don't know how you get all of this done so quickly – I am exhausted just reading about all the painting!!!!
I love the wall color, and I am so excited to see those stenciled floors! You got this, girlie!!
Bake those brownies, girl!! Can I just tell you how excited I am to see this stenciled floor????? Good luck this week, CoCo!
Great decision on the wall color! I think it looks amazing. I can't wait to see how everything comes together!
Wow, you got a TON done. I can't believe you are going to stencil the floors. It will look amazing, but I think I would go blind trying. Your furniture painting skills are fantastic. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUcfrxK6Ot9WA5g3n8 | Cheltenham Town make the Bank Holiday Monday trip to Devon to face Exeter City at St James Park in Sky Bet League Two (kick-off 3pm).
The Robins are looking to return to winnings ways after the club's five game unbeaten run came to an end with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Carlisle United at the LCI Rail Stadium on Good Friday.
The Grecians also started the Easter weekend with defeat – a 3-2 loss to Lincoln City – and will be keen to get a result as they chase a promotion spot.
Exeter are currently fifth in the table and only five points behind third placed Wycombe with a game in hand.
When then teams met earlier in the season a pulsating encounter ended 4-3 to the Grecians at the LCI Rail Stadium.
Exeter Manager Paul Tisdale was in a positive mood despite Exeter City's 3-2 defeat to promotion rivals Lincoln City on Good Friday.
Lincoln's Ollie Palmer won it for the hosts late on, leaving Tisdale to draw on the positives of the performance, if not the result.
"I really enjoyed the game, terribly disappointed to have lost but we played really well," he said. "It was a cracking game of football that could have gone either way and there's plenty of games to go.
"I wanted to win that game as much as anybody but it was a cracking performance from our lads with players missing – even changes half an hour before kick-off with illness, Troy Archibald-Henville was sick, we had quite a few players who were sick, he was too unwell, so we had to make changes at that point.
"I thought we played really, really well and I'm leaving here very upbeat really, because the players responded every step of the way to what happened.
"It's this stage of the season, there's no excuses, there's no feeling sorry for yourself – I don't feel sorry for myself, I saw a team play really well, battle, play its football and compete," he added.
"We won lots of set pieces and challenged against a very good team, okay they won the game but they've just shaded it – it could have gone our way, it didn't.
Cheltenham team news: Manager Gary Johnson has no new injury concerns but could recall midfielder Harry Pell to the starting line-up after illness ruled him out from the start against Carlisle United.
Exeter team news: Troy Archibald-Henville will be aiming to return after missing the Lincoln game through illness.
Referee Charles Breakspear – who has taken charge of 42 games this season and handed out 151 yellow cards and 16 red cards - will officiate the league clash at St James Park. He will be assisted by Matt Eva, Christopher Wade and Ronald Ganfield.
Carl Winchester's fifth goal of the season wasn't enough to prevent Cheltenham Town from losing on the road for the first time in three matches as Exeter City came from behind to win at St James Park.
In a first half where both sides hit the woodwork, Robins captain Winchester opened the scoring after taking aim from distance and finding the bottom corner to net after 37 minutes.
But the Grecians hit back just five minutes later as Robbie Simpson volleyed in a great cross from Pierce Sweeney to bring Paul Tisdale's side level before the break.
Jerell Sellars and Hiram Boateng hit the post and crossbar in the second half as both teams pushed for a winner, but the hosts got it when Jordan Storey powered home a free header nine minutes from time to give the promotion chasers all three points.
Gary Johnson made one change to the team that lost to Carlisle United on Good Friday as Joe Rodon replaced the injured Jamie Grimes in defence.
Rodon was making his fifth start for Cheltenham Town as both Jake Andrews and Matt Bower returned to the bench.
Exeter striker Jayden Stockley was making his presence known early on, stretching to cross in the third minute before heading straight at Scott Flinders shortly afterwards.
A misplaced pass from Sellars then fell at the feet of former Robin Jake Taylor, but the City captain fired over the top from just outside the box.
It took until the 12th minute for the visitors to have their first attempt on goal as Sellars regained possession after losing it before laying the ball off for Kevin Dawson, but the Irishman shot well wide with his half-volley.
A quick break then saw Dawson play in Mo Eisa, but after beating his man the Sudan-born striker's cross was hacked away inside the six-yard-box.
Then in the 20th minute, Nigel Atangana unleashed a rocket of a shot from the edge of the area which clipped the top of the crossbar on it's way into St James Park's Big Bank terrace.
Down at the other end, a dangerous cross forced a corner which after being cleared, fell for Sweeney just inside the penalty area, but the full-back curled his attempt high and wide.
The match was starting to open up as Sellars exchanged passes with Winchester before hitting a low shot inches wide of the far post.
The home side then hit the crossbar themselves after half an hour as Jordan Tillson's diving header was saved by Flinders before Stockley's deflected follow up shot hit the woodwork.
The marauding Atangana then set up Winchester, who hit a shot from all but 30-yards-out which nestled in the bottom corner despite the best efforts of Grecians' keeper Christy Pym in the 37th minute.
It was the fourth away match in a row that the Robins had scored first, but their joy was short lived as Exeter hit back when Simpson's superb close-range volley made it 1-1 in the 42nd minute.
Winchester was replaced at the interval by Harry Pell for Cheltenham, but it was the hosts who threatened first attacking their home end as Boateng set up Dean Moxey to shoot from a set-piece, but the attempt just went wide.
A burst down the right-hand side from Sweeney allowed Taylor to steady himself, but after being crowded out by the Robins defence, Boateng's snap shot rolled off target.
The game settled down briefly before Sellars hit the post after dancing through the Exeter defence, making it the second time that Cheltenham were denied by the frame of the goal.
The visitors were starting to enjoy a good spell of pressure approaching the 70-minute mark, but the home back-line were holding firm despite some clever passing and build-up play from Johnson's side.
Boateng's deflected shot hit the top of the crossbar as Exeter came within inches for the second time, as the match was evenly poised heading into the final 15 minutes.
The Grecians took the lead for the first time when Storey rose highest to meet a corner with a towering header nine minutes from time in what was a cruel blow for the battling Robins.
That goal was enough to condemn Cheltenham to back to back losses over the Easter period.
EXETER CITY: Pym (Gk), Sweeney, Woodman, James, Tillson, Simpson (Jay 72), Stockley, Moxey, Taylor, Storey, Boateng. Subs not used:Jones (Gk), Archibald-Henville, Brunt, Wilson, Croll, Loft.
ROBINS: Flinders (Gk), Atangana, Dawson (Andrews 83), Winchester (Pell 45), Boyle, Sellars, Eisa, Morrell, Rodon, Moore, Chatzitheodoridis (Cranston 83). Subs not used:Lovett (Gk), Bower, Graham, Lloyd.
Cheltenham Town are away from home on Easter Monday (April 2) when we visit Exeter City in Sky Bet League Two (kick-off 3pm) – and full ticket and travel news is now available.
Tickets for this match at St James Park will be in sale from our Ticket Office up until kick-off for the Carlisle United fixture at the LCI Rail Stadium.
There will be an increase in cost on matchday of £1 so fans are advised to buy from our Ticket Office in advance.
Wheelchair tickets can be bought from the Ticket Office at the Exeter City by calling 01392 411243 (option 2 or 3). | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdm05qsBB3KMWb_Gs | Legend has it that the Miwok people considered this knoll among the redwoods a sacred space long before the Pavilion was built in 1921. Starting in the late 1800's folks began riding the North Coast Railroad to Fairfax from San Francisco and other parts to picnic in the fresh country air, keeping local police busy and the taverns in business. Since no party is complete without dancing, the town constructed the stately red Pavilion to house the largest dance floor on the West Coast.
It may not be the biggest anymore, but that wood floor certainly has bragging rights for longevity. Through the 20's flappers cut it up with the Charleston; Vaudville and cabaret groups raised money for Marin County's unemployed during the Great Depression in the 30's and believe it or not, a lucky generation got to race on roller skates to Big Band tunes in the 40's. The 50's, 60's and 70's brought more dancing as well as sports activities, including a boxing ring and pool tables. When the San Francisco music scene exploded, the Pavilion hosted acts for a few bucks that are now part of American history: Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company, Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead. People have been making merry at the groove soaked Fairfax Pavilion for decades.
Now the Pavilion houses the offices for Fairfax Recreation and Community Services Department, the Artist in Residence studio and the Fairfax Theatre Company. We host youth sports, theatrical performances, gymnastics, festivals and many celebrations including weddings, birthday parties and more. We are so lucky to have such a special building in the heart of our town.
You can rent this historic building. There is a dance floor and stage, chairs and tables are included. Weddings, musical performances or a special birthday, you can do it all here!
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Sopwith Camel Installed in WWI Exhibit at RAF Museum Hendon
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The RAF Museum's Sopwith Camel installed in the Graham White Hangar at RAF Museum Hendon. (photo via RAFM)
The RAF Museum's Sopwith Camel during its installation inside the Grahame White Factory building at RAF Museum Hendon. (photo via RAFM)
The RAF Museum has just raised their Sopwith Camel F.1 serial F6134 into the rafters of the Grahame White Factory building at RAF Museum Hendon. The Camel will be a key feature in the RAF Muesum's First World War in The Air Exhibition, a celebratory display commemorating the Royal Air Force's exploits in WWI. Please click HERE to see more details about the exhibit.
This Camel is just one of a handful of original examples remaining. It has a slightly cloudy history, as there were actually two Camels with the serial F6134; both built under subcontract by Boulton Paul Ltd. in Norwich, England. The first of these originated as serial B9235, being taken on charge with 80 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps in February, 1918. It received the new designation as F6134 in error after heavy maintenance by Repair Parks in France during August, 1918. The other possible Camel identity was an aircraft actually built in the factory as F6134, and not taken on strength with the by-now independent Royal Air Force in July or October, 1918. According to inspection stamps found upon the original woodwork during restoration in 1960, it seems like this airframe was the latter of the two possibilities. For a thoroughly documented account of the airframe's history following WWI, please see the RAF Museum's remarkable history card HERE.
RAF Museum Cosford will also have an exhibit concerning WWI, and will display an accurate, full-scale reproduction of a Bristol M1C Monoplane, Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter, and an original Sopwith Pup, serial N5182. The two displays were funded in part by a generous contribution from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The Sopwith Camel high in its perch within the Grahame White Factory.
WarbirdsNews wishes to thank the RAF Museum for generously supplying the photographs used in this article.
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Discover the world's tallest building, shop 'til you drop in some of the world's largest shopping and entertainment destinations, uncover hidden gems in a traditional souk, or treat the family to fun-filled attractions, water and theme parks, have breakfast in most luxurious hotels, adventures of sand dunes, all in a single Dubai sightseeing itinerary.
Amazing shaped sky scrapers with a stunning feat of architecture and engineering and world class developments are fast becoming part of Dubai's must visit list.
Grandeur of Dubai represents luxury, richness, opulence, affluence, and prosperity. Dubai continues to surprise and amaze with a stream of new attractions.
The Burj Khalifa of Dubai is a stunning feat of architecture and engineering. The world's tallest building pierces the sky at 828 m and opened in January 2010, six years after excavations began.
The Burj Khalifa, the needle-shaped super scraper, is always on first place in list of Dubai must see places. Its a liftime experience to watch this tallest freestanding structure with majestic Dubai fountain show.
The Burj Khalifa
Boasting more than 1,200 stores, the world's largest mall is undoubtedly a shopper's paradise and a travelling destination itself.
Dubai mall is a fabulous experience to explore this edifice with indoor theme parks, world's largest hanging aquarium and much more. It itself is a travel destination of Dubai.
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
The 10-million litre Dubai Aquarium tank and Underwater Zoo is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world, which contains more than 33,000 aquatic animals and the largest collection of sand tiger sharks.
Dubai Aquarium gives experience of magnificent marine life with thousands of aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species.
This is one of the tallest hotel in the world built on artificial islands. Underwater restaurant with view of marine animal is lifetime experience of this place.
This iconic landmark have its own helipad and a fleet of chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce limousines. Beyond the striking lobby, with its gold-leaf opulence and attention-grabbing fountain is attraction of Burj Al Arab
Experience the real feel of old Bedouin life through an evening safari. Realize the thrilling side of the desert with activities like dune bashing, sand surfing.
Dune bashing safaris basically involves driving at varying speeds over sand dunes. Dune bashing is a highly thrilling and adrenaline-pumping activity.
After dune bashing get immersed in Desert camp's customary things such as henna painting, shisha smoking, dance shows. Overall it will be a wonderful trip worth cherishing.
Every year from November to April, this space comes to life with full of scents and colors. This incredible experience is one of signature creations.
Seeing the garden in full bloom with its 150 million flowers arranged in colorful arches and patterns, and the myriad shapes they form, is truly magnificent.
Dubai Miracle Garden is one of a kind in the region and in the world for such a unique display and extravagant outdoor recreational destination.
Wild Wadi Water Park offers 30 rides and attractions for the whole family. The giant slides here are most thirlling water rides. Wild Wadi is themed around the tale of Juha, a known character from the Arabian folklore.
Evening Cruise Safari is one of the mesmerizing experience of Dubai. This is wroth spending entertainment time.
Dubai museum built in 1787 with the aim of presenting the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai. Galleries recreate scenes from the Creek, traditional Arab houses, mosques, the souk, date farms & desert & marine life.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque near Abu Dhabi stands out as one of the world's largest mosques revealing a glistening architectural marvel.
Enjoy the elegance and beauty of the Ferrari brand come to life in Ferrari world with the most exquisite cars ever made, indoors amusement park and Ferrari-inspired shows.
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The focus for the day was: Critical spaces and critical questions: Leadership theory and research in education. The day provided critical provocations on leadership by prominent academics and presentations by PhD students and recent PhD graduates.
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The focus for the day was: Collaborative spaces and inquiring questions: Re(shaping) teaching and leadership practice in schools. The day offered the opportunity to hear multiple presentations by school practitioners, by Masters researchers and, from researchers who work with schools.
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BkiUbtjxK4sA-46xMoCV | This letter appeared in the Irish Times on International Clinical Trials Day (20th May 2013).
Sir, – It is very strange that Science Today (May 16th) devoted more than a half-page to clinical trials, without acknowledging that the trials system is the subject of considerable controversy.
The UK House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology has recently held hearings on the withholding of clinical trial data from doctors and patients.
A campaign for release of all trial results has won support from the British Medical Journal , Wellcome Trust and Public Library of Science, among other major medical and scientific organisations.
Six months ago, the pharmaceutical company, Glaxo Smith Kline, undertook to publish all data from its clinical trials, going back to 2000.
The specialist academic journal, Trials , has recently published critical reviews of aspects of the conduct and reporting of trials.
Ben Goldacre, who is a central figure in current campaigns and controversies, claims in his book, Bad Pharma , that trials are too short, that they often test drugs against the wrong comparator, that drugs companies resist carrying out studies of drugs' efficacy with "real-world" patients, and that academics have papers on drugs trials written in their name by contractors for drug companies. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
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Two of Nellis' own took top honors in the 2018 Air Combat Command Airmen of the Year competition.
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And Maj. Quoc Vo of the Air Force Warfare Center was named Field Grade Officer of the Year.
ACC Outstanding Non-commissioned Officer of the Year, Technical Sergeant Joseph Olsen, United States Air Force Warfare Center.
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BkiUbIfxK5YsWV5L2Bkw | ASU 2016-14 requires specific disclosures on the liquidity of your organization. It's also an opportunity to show off your leadership's strategic thinking.
If you were playing a word game, throwing out the term "liquidity" in hopes that your teammate would respond with "strategy" is a longshot. Likewise, enthusiastically shouting out "FASB standard" might not automatically lead your partner to conjure up the word "inspiration." But in the world of nonprofit accounting, there are some useful connections to be made between the new FASB standard on liquidity and an inspired financial strategy.
Liquidity may seem an unusual topic for nonprofits to consider at all. But discussions about liquidity — a measure of the availability and flexibility of an organization's operating funds — are not optional for nonprofits anymore. At least not for those that are required to have an annual audit. The topic is important enough that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-14, Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities, which includes requirements for specific disclosures on liquidity.
The new FASB standards can be the motivation for thinking through your financial plans and for showcasing creative ways your nonprofit manages its liquidity.
You can use this requirement as an opportunity to show off your leadership's best strategic thinking. But to make a public display of your strategies means you'll need to make sure your approaches to maintaining adequate financial resources for your nonprofit are up-to-date and well-designed.
How do you ensure your nonprofit has enough funds (and the right kinds) to meet its immediate operating needs? What policies, practices, and plans have you developed to ensure you have resources to move forward successfully? The new FASB standards can be the motivation for thinking through your financial plans and for showcasing creative ways your nonprofit manages liquidity.
Before we look at strategic questions involving liquidity, let's get clear on how to satisfy FASB's disclosure requirements regarding the availability and flexibility of your assets.
To demonstrate liquidity, you will need to identify financial assets that are available to meet cash needs for general expenditures within one year of the balance sheet date. At its simplest, describing availability means listing those assets (cash, accounts receivable, contributions receivable, short-term investments, etc.) that can be accessed within 12 months. Describing flexibility means listing those assets that have no donor restrictions, have not been designated by the board for any special purpose, and do not carry any other limitation on their use for general expenditure. Other limitations could be something like a minimum cash reserve required by a loan covenant or a compensating deposit required by a bank.
To help users of your financial statements understand the relative financial strength of your nonprofit, FASB asks you to share quantitative and qualitative information. What you report will require numbers (financial statements or tables) and narratives (note disclosures or explanations).
The requirement for displaying liquidity information can be partially satisfied by presenting a two-column, classified balance sheet or statement of financial position (see example below). This is a straightforward way to group assets and liabilities by their relative maturities. If an asset will be available or a liability will come due within 12 months of the balance sheet date, it is considered current. Otherwise, the asset or liability is considered noncurrent. To be considered available, an asset must generally be classified as current.
A statement of financial position can be made even more informative by using separate columns (not just line items) for the "without donor restrictions" and "with donor restrictions" categories — FASB's new terms for what used to be called unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted. Showing which assets are available without donor restrictions helps statement users get a sense of what resources are the most flexible. To be considered flexible, an asset must generally be classified as without donor restriction.
While this table is more concise than the full statement of financial position, it lists only those portions of each line item that are available and flexible within the narrowest FASB definition. This list only displays current assets without donor restrictions. Most nonprofits are likely to use other assets throughout the coming year to accomplish their program work, even though they do not technically meet the definition of available and flexible. That's why you are better off considering your liquidity strategies before writing the notes that provide the qualitative information required by the standards. With thoughtful planning, you will have a better story to tell about the full range of resources you have available for your work, how flexible those funds are, and how you intend to manage them.
Because of the way nonprofit business models work, many assets that do not qualify as available and flexible in FASB's definition will nevertheless be used to support your organization's work in the coming year. It is important not to confuse "assets available for general expenditure" with the total assets available to meet program and operating expenses.
All are appropriate topics for the qualitative portion of your disclosures. All demand attention and deliberate consideration by your board and leadership.
Having a reserve policy in place and communicating it in an audit note disclosure is a great sign that your organization is conscientious about its financial health. Developing a reserve policy is highly recommended for all nonprofits, even those that are new and struggling with the financial uncertainty of the early startup phase.
There is no standard answer as to how much money your nonprofit should hold as a reserve against unexpected operating shortfalls. You may have heard 90 days or six months of cash-on-hand thrown around so often that those amounts seem like the right answers. But each nonprofit has its own receivables cycle (contributions and/or earned revenue) and expenditures cycle (spending patterns) that determine how much it needs to guard against potential shortfalls. FASB's definition of availability is tied to the conventional 12-month accounting cycle, but most nonprofits have operating and revenue cycles that do not conveniently match the 12-month model.
One way to determine what your operating reserve should be is to consider your main sources of income. For example, if your organization receives nearly all of its income from individual contributors who give 90 percent of their gifts in November and December each year, then your organization may need to aim for a reserve equal to a year's worth of those contributions. If, for some reason, your annual giving campaign was interrupted or diminished, your organization would need to have nearly a full year of reserves to survive the 12 months between one campaign and the next.
Similarly, if your organization receives the majority of its funding from contracts with government agencies that pay on a typical 90- to 120-day delay, then you might choose to have a reserve equal to 120 days of operating expenses. If the governmental unit that funds you is experiencing political or fiscal uncertainty, you may find it prudent to increase your reserves. Whatever level you choose, it should be set to match the natural cycles of your business model and take into account any economic, political, and business risks that are in play.
These examples illustrate that each nonprofit should consider its own particular receivables and expense cycles. More complex organizations may need to consider multiple receivables cycles from different sources, adapt to highly-variable salary and wage expenses tied to seasonal hiring practices, or make plans for other types of reserves targeted to specific purposes.
Whatever reserve policies you create, including them in the liquidity disclosure shows your organization is taking a sophisticated approach to ensuring it has funds to cover necessary expenses.
For the most part, FASB's basic liquidity measure includes only those assets that are both current and without donor restriction. These are certainly the most flexible assets a nonprofit could have. They are true operating reserves and could be used for any purpose.
However, without further explanation in the note disclosures on liquidity, it would be easy to misinterpret this measure to be the total funds available for operations. Taken out of context, it could give the mistaken impression that the nonprofit has limited funds for the coming year's program and operating needs.
To counter this misconception, nonprofits may choose to expand their note disclosure to include information on other sources of funds and other assets that will support day-to-day programs and operations over the coming year. Contributions with donor restrictions are often a large part of nonprofit revenue streams. These funds may not be considered flexible and could not be included in the table above that lists only assets "available for general expenditure." But they are spendable.
To give a more complete picture of what funds your organization will have available to accomplish its program and mission goals, your disclosure could provide supplemental information, including an estimate of how much revenue is expected to be released from restriction in the coming year.
Similarly, you may also use your note disclosure to offer insights into your budgeting process, share how you monitor the release of donor restrictions, and display lines of credit or other off-balance-sheet resources you use to manage liquidity. Whatever information you choose to share, the qualitative portion should give financial statement users insight into how your organization ensures it has ample financial resources.
Though you still may not associate liquidity with strategy or FASB with inspiration, the new FASB standards really do offer incentive to tell a more complete and compelling story about how your organization manages its funds. A well-thought-out and well-crafted narrative about how your nonprofit tends to its assets is essential (and now required) to give financial statement readers a full picture of your organization's fiscal well-being. Displaying the hard work of your financially-savvy and engaged management team can make a good impression with potential supporters. Making the process your organization uses to review, monitor, and address liquidity more transparent can help build well-deserved trust and confidence in your organization.
CLA's extensive experience with nonprofit organizations allows our professionals to go beyond accounting standards and regulations. Our goal is to understand your organization's goals, and consult with you on financial management, grant compliance, information security, tax compliance, and other strategic issues that enhance your ability to fulfill your mission. | c4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
BkiUbYA241xg-GSMzAwb | Allergic contact dermatitis to metals has become increasingly recognized in patients with endovascular implants. The ACD can lead to in-stent restenosis as well as a prominent eczematous reaction overlying the implant, often necessitating its removal. We present a case of refractory allergic contact dermatitis to nickel in a 44-year-old man with numerous endovascular stents and vascular clips. He developed numerous adverse effects of systemic therapy to manage his symptoms including recurrent infections leading to frequent hospitalizations. He was effectively transitioned to dupilumab, a monoclonal antibody against the IL-4α subunit currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the management of atopic dermatitis, with an improvement in symptoms and a reduction in infection rate.
From the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.
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Northumberland National Park Walks
Region in England, United Kingdom
Situated in the northeast corner of England, Northumberland National Park is an historic county that has long served as a border frontier to the wild lands of Scotland to the north, as is evident from the wealth of ancient Roman and Medieval fortifications throughout the region. While the strategic importance of this area has subsided in modern times, 'the place of those living north of the Humber' is still adorned with engineering and architectural wonders, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hadrian's Wall that stretches across the north of England, as well as iconic castles like those found at Alnwick and Bamburgh. This complex past has created a culture unlike anywhere else in England, as influences from both sides of the border have converged over time to create unique costumes that are fascinating to explore.
While the rich history and culture of Northumberland will be readily apparent, so will the natural beauty of the region. Characterized by rugged upland areas like the Cheviot Hills, vast coastal plains that are perfectly suited to agriculture, and breathtaking seaside landscapes, this stunning region will leave you amazed at every turn. If you are looking for a beautifully scenic destination for your next adventure that features a bit of everything, then look no further than England's most northerly county.
10 Best Walking Routes In Northumberland
With such a rich diversity of terrain that includes beautifully scenic seaside landscapes, vast coastal plains, and rugged upland areas, Northumberland is the perfect place to set out on a fantastic walking adventure. Here, you will find a nearly endless supply of walking routes that are geared towards all ages and skill levels, from relaxing strolls along the coast to thrilling excursions into the undulating terrain of the Cheviot Hills. For those outdoor enthusiasts that are more inclined to explore historical or cultural sites, the vast collection of ancient Roman fortifications and Medieval castles will allow you to travel back in time while providing countless hours of educational fun. If you aren't familiar with the county, it can be a bit daunting to start planning an adventure, so we've put together this list of our 10 favourite walking routes in Northumberland below to help get you out exploring the northern borderlands of England.
Bamburgh Castle and Budle Point Walk: This amazing walking route will take you along the rugged terrain of the Northumberland coast to view the ruins of a Norman era castle set against the dramatic backdrop of the North Sea.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne Walk: Another fantastic coastal adventure, this walk will take you around a tidal island that was once seen as one of the holiest sites in Anglo-Saxon England, and features a stunning 16th Century castle and 7th Century priory.
Alnwick Castle and Gardens Walk: The Alnwick Castle and Gardens Walk is an amazing family-friendly adventure that will take you around the grounds of a Norman era castle, although it will likely be very busy due to it being a filming location for the Harry Potter films.
Happy Valley Circular Walk: Featuring beautiful countryside views and fascinating historical sites, this walk will take you to visit the ruins of an abandoned village that dates back to the Medieval period.
Seahouses to Craster Walk: If exploring the coast on a lengthy one-way trail is your idea of fun, then you will definitely love the Seahouses to Craster Walk, which takes in a number of lovely seaside villages and the historic Dunstanburgh Castle.
Cragside House Walk: This fun excursion in Northumberland will lead you through a wonderful stretch of woodland terrain to visit a Victorian era country house, making it ideal for a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts.
Dunstanburgh Castle Coastal Walk: Another, shorter route leading to the magnificent Dunstanburgh Castle, this trail will take you along the coast to explore the 16th Century fortifications up close, while also offering some amazing views of the sea.
Sill and Sycamore Gap Walk: Quick, easy, and beautifully scenic, the Sill and Sycamore Gap Walk will expose you to the natural beauty of the Northumberland countryside, as well as its rich history by visiting Hadrian's Wall.
Hadrian's Wall and Vindolanda Fort Circular Walk: Another wonderful walking route that will showcase the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall, this trail will also stop off at a Roman auxiliary fort that was occupied from roughly 85 CE to 370 CE.
Alnmouth to Warkworth Walk: This trail is an exceptional adventure that will take you through a variety of landscapes, including riverside settings and the beautiful Northumberland coast, before arriving at the ruins of a 12th Century castle.
When is the Best Time to Walk in Northumberland?
The county of Northumberland can be found in the northeast of England and has a temperate maritime climate, meaning that the summers here are typically warm and the winters are cool to cold. Rainfall is fairly consistent year-round and the area will likely see some snowfall throughout the winter; however Northumberland rarely experiences extreme weather, meaning that any time of year is suitable for a visit. If you are looking to undertake a walking adventure in Northumberland, the best time would be during the summer months when temperatures are at their warmest, although if you are looking to avoid the influx of summer tourists it would be best to visit during autumn.
Other Outdoor Activities in Northumberland
While walking is arguably the most popular outdoor activity in Northumberland, there are a number of other fun activities that can be undertaken to experience the natural beauty of the landscape here. For those who enjoy sticking to land-based adventures, cycling, mountain biking, ziplining, paintballing, quad biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding are all popular options; while water sports enthusiasts will find comfort in the countless opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboarding, sailing, and angling.
Epic Adventure Tours in Northumberland
Planning adventure travel can sometimes be an overwhelming experience, particularly if you aren't overly familiar with the region you are looking to travel to. That's why we have partnered with local guides all across the United Kingdom, to ensure that all of the little details are taken care of so that you can focus on enjoying your next adventure. If you want to experience the natural and historic beauty of Northern England without the hassle of planning every aspect of your trip, be sure to check out our list of adventure tours in Northumberland.
Frequently Asked Questions About Northumberland
Is Northumberland in England or Scotland?
While the culture of Northumberland does share quite a few similarities with the Lowlands of Scotland, it is actually the northernmost county of England.
What food is Northumberland famous for?
While there are a number of iconic foods from Northumberland, some of the most popular are Earl Grey Tea, Craster Kippers, and Singin' Hinnies.
What is Northumberland famous for?
There are a number of notable things about Northumberland; however, the most well-known is likely the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall that was built by the Romans in 122 CE.
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Howick Hall to Craster Circular Walk
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The Howick Hall to Craster Circular Walk is an amazing outdoor experience in Northumberland that will showcase an historic estate and provide wonderful seaside views. While out walking the trail, you will explore the estate grounds that are the historic seat of the Earls Grey, before traversing the coastal landscape for views looking out onto the North Sea. This exceptional route features easy-going terrain, stunning views, and fascinating history, making it ideal for a fun family adventure.
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Berwick-upon-Tweed Coast and Walls Trail
The Berwick-upon-Tweed Coast and Walls Trail is a fun family adventure in Northumberland that is rich with history and magnificent seaside views. While out walking the trail, you will traverse a stretch of coastal terrain and enjoy views across the North Sea, before looping around to explore the Medieval town walls of Berwick that date to the 14th Century. This is an amazing adventure that is well suited for walkers of all ages and skill levels.
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Stocksfield and Shilford Wood Circular Walk
The Stocksfield and Shilford Wood Circular Walk is a lovely adventure in Northumberland that will take you through a peaceful stretch of woodland terrain. While out walking the trail, you will enter into the cover of Shilford Wood, following its quiet pathways before looping around through Stocksfield omn the return leg. This is a great route for those who simply want to reconnect with nature and enjoy some peace and quiet outdoors.
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Hartside to Linhope Spout Walk
The Hartside to Linhope Spout Walk is a magical walking route in Northumberland that will take you through the countryside to visit a cascading waterfall. While out walking the trail, you will follow along the winding banks of Linhope Burn as it flows in between several rugged hills, before arriving at Linhope Spout and its quaint pool below. This is a laidback route that is perfectly suited for a fun adventure during the summertime.
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Bardon Mill to Haydon Bridge Walk
The Bardon Mill to Haydon Bridge Walk is a fantastic adventure in Northumberland that features a variety of terrain and beautifully scenic views. While out walking the trail, you will walk along the River South Tyne and pass through the Allen Banks & Staward Gorge National Trust Site, before traversing the open countryside on the way into Haydon Mill. Walkers should take note that this is a one-way trail; however, the start and end points of the walk are conveniently located at railway stations to allow for easy transportation between the two.
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Holystone Circular Walk
The Holystone Circular Walk is a quick and easy outdoor excursion in Northumberland that will take you to an interesting religious site and some nearby woodlands. While out walking the trail, you will leave the village of Holystone behind to visit the Lady's Well, before looping around through a beautifully scenic forest on the return leg. Walkers should take note that the forests in this area are sometimes subject to seasonal closure as a result of tree felling.
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Simonside Hills Circular Walk
The Simonside Hills Circular Walk is an amazing walking route that will expose the natural beauty and rich history of Northumberland. While out walking the trail, you will climb uphill through the forest to view interesting geological formations, before traversing the Simonside hills to the east on the way to the fascinating Lordenshaws Iron Age Hillfort. This is an exceptional adventure for anyone who enjoys scenic views and learning about the history of the region.
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Hadrian's Wall: Heddon on the Wall to Chollerford
The walk along Hadrian's Wall: Heddon on the Wall to Chollerford is a lengthy one-way trail in Northumberland that will see you traverse the English countryside along an iconic historical monument. While out walking the trail, you will follow along the Hadrian's Wall Path and visit several ruined portions of the wall and its fortifications that were constructed by the Roman occupiers of Britain. Walkers should take note that this is a one-way trail, so you should either plan on taking transit or arrange a pick up at the end point of the walk if you are not planning on walking its entirety.
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Allenheads and Byerhope Bank Walk
The Allenheads and Byerhope Bank Walk is a great walking route in Northumberland, UK that will take you through a variety of terrain including forests and open moorland. While out walking the trail, you will leave behind the village of Allenheads and climb uphill to traverse a small wood, before crossing the rugged expanse of moor and looping around for a return along the banks of the River East Allen. Be sure to keep your dog on a lead, as you will likely encounter some sheep roaming on the grassy moorland.
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Cairn Hill, The Cheviot, and Scald Hill Circular Walk
Walking the Cairn Hill, The Cheviot, and Scald Hill Circular is a fantastic, albeit challenging, adventure in Northumberland that will take you into the mountains for spectacular views along the England/Scotland border. While out on the trail, you will make your way uphill through a valley alongside harthope Burn, before looping around to traverse the summits of Cairn Hill, The Cheviot, and Scald Hill on the return leg. Make sure to wear proper walking boots that offer good support and are ideally waterproof for this rugged adventure.
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Hulne Park Circular Walk
The Hulne Park Circular Walk is a fantastic outdoor adventure in Northumberland that will load you through a variety of terrain to experience the Northumberland countryside. While out on the trail, you will pass through tranquil forests, open moorland, and green meadows that are teeming with plant and animal life. This is an exceptional walking route if you are looking to get out for some fresh air while enjoying nature.
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Hethpool Wild Goat Walk
The Hethpool Wild Goat Walk is a spectacular outdoor excursion in Northumberland that will take you through the countryside to view some amazing local wildlife. While out on the trail, you will make your way along the valley floor, taking in the views along College Burn and of the wild Cheviot Goats that populate the area. If you are walking with your dog, be sure to keep them on a lead at all times, as the goats will get close enough for photos but may become aggressive if they feel threatened.
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Lambley Viaduct and Featherstone Castle Walk
The Lambley Viaduct and Featherstone Castle Walk is a beautifully scenic walking route in Northumberland that will take you to several historical sites along the banks of the River South Tyne. While out walking the trail, you will traverse the open countryside to visit the 19th Century Lambley Viaduct, before walking along the river to reach the grounds of Featherstone Castle, a manor house that has its origins in the 11th Century. This is an exceptional walk if you are looking for a laid back route with natural and manmade views.
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River Wansbeck Walk
The River Wansbeck Walk is a beautifully scenic adventure outside of Morpeth, Northumberland that will take you along the forested banks of the river for a relaxing experience. While out walking the trail, you will follow along the winding banks of the River Wansbeck and take in the natural beauty of the surrounding woodland plant and animal life, before returning via the same route. This is a laidback route that will allow you to remove yourself from the outside world and reconnect with nature.
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Horncliffe to Norham Circular Walk
The Horncliffe to Norham Circular Walk is a fantastic walking route in Northumberland that will take you along the scenic banks of the River Tweed to visit Norham Castle. While out walking the trail, you will enjoy scenic views across the river to Scotland as you make your way to the 12th Century Castle, before returning through the open farmland. This is a great adventure for anyone with an interest in history or those who enjoy scenic riverside views.
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Longhoughton and Littlehoughton Walk
The Longhoughton and Littlehoughton Walk is a nice and easy adventure in Northumberland that will take you through the countryside for some nice views. While out walking the trail, you will leave behind the village of Longhoughton, traversing fields and woodlands to loop around Littlehoughton, before making the return journey across the countryside. This is a laidback adventure that is perfectly suited for an afternoon stroll.
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Little Church Rock, Criss Cross, and Simonside Walk
The Little Church Rock, Criss Cross, and Simonside Walk is a wonderfully scenic route in Northumberland National Park that will take you through some undulating terrain for sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. While out on the trail, you will climb uphill through the forest past Little Church Rock and Criss Cross Rock on the way to the summit of Simonside, where you will have a commanding view of the surrounding moorland and forest terrain. This walk is great for those that enjoy a bit of uphill climbing to experience some beautiful landscape views.
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Simonside and Dove Crag Circular Walk
The Simonside and Dove Crag Circular Walk is a fantastic walking route that will take you across the summits of several hills for some sweeping views across the eastern portion of Northumberland National Park. While out walking the trail, you will climb uphill through the forest past several interesting rock formations, before traversing the moorland hills of Simonside and Dove Crag. This is a great walking route if you are wanting to experience some amazing views and a bit of a challenge, without going overboard.
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The Cheviots and Hedgehope Hill Walk
The Cheviots and Hedgehope Hill Walk is a spectacular outdoor adventure in Northumberland that makes a steep ascent of Hedgehope Hill for some incredible views of the surrounding landscape. While out walking the trail, you will cross over Harthope Burn and cut across the open moorland, working your way up the steep hillside for a commanding view of the surrounding hills from atop Hedgehope Hill. While not technically difficult, walkers should not underestimate the challenge that this steep route will present.
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Bamburgh Castle and Coastal Walk
The Bamburgh Castle and Coastal Walk is a great adventure in Northumberland that features interesting historical sites and stunning views of the coast. While out walking the trail, you will make your way to the shores of Budle Bay and take in the views across the North Sea, before visiting Bamburgh Castle, an imposing fortification that has its origins in the Norman period. This is a great intermediate length route that will appeal to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts.
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
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AVNET, INC.
Incorporated in New York
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2211 South 47th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034
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As of October 19, 2017, the total number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Common Stock was 120,927,437 shares, net of treasury shares.
AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2017 and July 1, 2017
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the first quarters ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the first quarters ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock $1.00 par; authorized 300,000,000 shares; issued 121,235,396 shares and 123,080,952 shares, respectively
Total shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Total comprehensive income
Less: Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
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Accrued expenses and other, net
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Net cash flows (used) provided by financing activities
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Net cash flows used for investing activities - continuing operations
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Net cash flows provided (used) by investing activities
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
— (decrease) increase
— at beginning of period
— at end of period
Certain reclassifications have been made in prior periods and the fiscal year to date current periods to conform to the current period presentation.
In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities ("ASU 2017-12"), which improves the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity's risk management activities in its financial statements and makes certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of the hedge accounting guidance in current GAAP. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-12 on its consolidated financial statements.
There have been no material changes or additions to the recently issued accounting pronouncements as previously reported in Part II, Item 7, of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 1, 2017 that affect or may affect the Company's financial statements.
On October 17, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Premier Farnell Plc ("PF"), a global distributor of electronic components and related products. The cash consideration paid for the acquisition was approximately $841 million, which consisted of £1.85 per share of PF common stock. Additionally, Avnet assumed $242.8 million of debt at fair value.
The PF acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. The purchase price of this acquisition was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the transaction date. During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company finalized its estimated acquisition date fair values for assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which resulted in a decrease in goodwill of $15.3 million, a net increase in intangible assets of $24.9 million, and an increase in other long-term liabilities of $9.6 million.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation (in thousands):
Trade and other receivables, net
Total identifiable assets acquired
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other current liabilities
Total identifiable liabilities acquired
Net identifiable assets acquired
Approximately $10.0 million of goodwill associated with the PF acquisition is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
In August 2017, the Company acquired Dragon Innovation, Inc. ("Dragon"), a provider of manufacturing logistics services to entrepreneurs. The impact of this acquisition was not material to the Company's consolidated balance sheets or statements of operations.
3. Discontinued operations and gain on sale
In February 2017, the Company completed the sale of its Technology Solutions ("TS") business to Tech Data Corporation (the "Buyer"). Included in the gain on sale recorded in fiscal 2017 were estimates for certain income taxes due on the gain and additional cash consideration expected from the Buyer related to a closing date net working capital sales price adjustment (the "closing date adjustment"). The Company is finalizing the closing date adjustment with the Buyer as provided for in the sales agreement and has included an estimate of this amount as the principal component of the $261.6 million of prepaid and other current assets as of September 30, 2017. The final closing date adjustment, as determined through the established process outlined in the sales agreement, may be materially different from the Company's estimate. The impact of any probable changes in the closing date adjustment will be recorded as an adjustment to the gain on sale from discontinued operations in the period such change occurs. Additionally, the income taxes associated with the gain will be impacted by the final geographic allocation of the sales price, which must be agreed to with the Buyer as required in the sales agreement and may be materially different from the Company's estimates. The impact of any changes in estimated income taxes on the gain will be recorded as an adjustment to the gain on sale from discontinued operations in the period such change in estimate occurs. The Company expects the closing date adjustment and the income tax on the gain to be finalized by the end of fiscal 2018.
The Company received 2.8 million shares of the Buyer's common stock at closing (the "Shares"), which has been recorded within "Marketable securities" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unrealized and realized gains or losses due to changes in fair value based upon Level 1 quoted active market prices of the Shares are recorded in "Other income (expense), net" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The sales agreement includes time based contractual restrictions related to the Company's sale of the Shares and as such, the Company entered into economic hedges to reduce the Company's exposure to price fluctuations of the Shares during the restricted period, which fixes the net amount that the Company will realize upon the sale of the Shares at approximately $247 million. The Company records changes in fair value related to the economic share price hedges within "Other income (expense), net", offsetting the changes in fair value of the underlying Shares. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company sold 0.6 million Shares, the net proceeds of which have been included in Cash flows from investing activities – discontinued operations.
In connection with the sale of the TS business, the Company entered into a Transition Services Agreement ("TSA"), pursuant to which the Buyer will pay the Company to provide certain information technology, distribution, facilities, finance and human resources related services for various periods of time depending upon the services not to exceed approximately two years from the closing date. Expenses incurred by the Company to provide such services under the TSA are classified within selling, general and administrative expenses and amounts billed to the Buyer to provide such services are classified as a reduction of such expenses. As of September 30, 2017, the Buyer terminated substantially all TSA services outside of certain information technology services and all remaining TSA services are expected to be terminated by the end of fiscal 2018.
Financial results of the TS business for the first quarter ended October 1, 2016 are presented as "Income from discontinued operations, net of tax" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and are summarized as follows:
First Quarter Ended
Interest and other expense, net
Included within selling, general and administrative expenses of discontinued operations was $12.5 million of estimated corporate expenses, excluding general overhead, specific to or benefiting the TS business for the first quarter ended October 1, 2016.
4. Goodwill and long-lived assets
The following table presents the change in goodwill by reportable segment for the three months ended September 30, 2017. All of the accumulated impairment was recognized in fiscal 2009.
Additions from acquisitions
Measurement period adjustments
Carrying value at September 30, 2017
The Company's reporting units passed goodwill impairment testing using a quantitative impairment model in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, however, the Company's Electronic Components ("EC") Americas reporting units had an estimated fair value that was not substantially in excess of its carrying value. The Company evaluates each quarter if facts and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of reporting units is less than its carrying value, which would require the Company to perform an interim goodwill impairment test. Indicators the Company evaluates to determine whether an interim goodwill impairment test is necessary include, but are not limited to (i) a sustained decrease in share price or market capitalization, (ii) changes in the macroeconomic or industry environments, (iii) the results of and the amount of time passed since the last goodwill impairment test and (iv) the long-term expected financial performance of its reporting units. During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company concluded that an interim goodwill impairment test was not required.
The following table presents the Company's acquired intangible assets at September 30, 2017, and July 1, 2017, respectively.
Technology and other
Intangible asset amortization expense from continuing operations was $25.5 million and $1.9 million for the first quarters of fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively. Intangible assets have a weighted average remaining useful life of approximately 4 years. The following table presents the estimated future amortization expense for the remainder of fiscal 2018, the next five fiscal years and thereafter (in thousands):
The Company has an accounts receivable securitization program (the "Program") in the United States with a group of financial institutions to allow the Company to transfer, on an ongoing revolving basis, an undivided interest in a designated pool of trade accounts receivable, to provide security or collateral for borrowings up to a maximum of $400.0 million. The Program does not qualify for off balance sheet accounting treatment and any borrowings under the Program are recorded as debt in the consolidated balance sheets. Under the Program, the Company legally sells and isolates certain U.S. trade accounts receivable into a wholly owned and consolidated bankruptcy remote special purpose entity. Such receivables, which are recorded within "Receivables" in the consolidated balance sheets, totaled $734.2 million and $807.5 million at September 30, 2017, and July 1, 2017, respectively. The Program contains certain covenants relating to the quality of the receivables sold. The Program also requires the Company to maintain certain minimum interest coverage and leverage ratios, which the Company was in compliance with as of September 30, 2017, and July 1, 2017. The Program expires in August 2018 and as a result the Company has classified outstanding balances as short-term debt as of September 30, 2017. Interest on borrowings is calculated using a base rate or a commercial paper rate plus a spread of 0.40% with a facility fee of 0.40%.
Discount and debt issuance costs - unamortized
The Company has a five-year $1.25 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with a syndicate of banks, consisting of revolving credit facilities and the issuance of up to $150.0 million of letters of credit, which expires in July 2019. Subject to certain conditions, the Credit Facility may be increased up to $1.50 billion. Under the Credit Facility, the Company may select from various interest rate options, currencies and maturities. The Credit Facility contains certain covenants including various limitations on debt incurrence, share repurchases, dividends, investments and capital expenditures. The Credit Facility also includes financial covenants requiring the Company to maintain minimum interest coverage and leverage ratios, which the Company was in compliance with as of September 30, 2017, and July 1, 2017. As of September 30, 2017, and July 1, 2017, there were $2.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively, in letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility.
As of September 30, 2017, the carrying value and fair value of the Company's total debt was $1.69 billion and $1.76 billion, respectively. At July 1, 2017, the carrying value and fair value of the Company's total debt was $1.78 billion and $1.85 billion, respectively. Fair value for the notes was estimated based upon quoted market prices and for other forms of debt fair value approximates carrying value due to the market based variable nature of the interest rates on those debt agreements.
Many of the Company's subsidiaries purchase and sell products in currencies other than their functional currencies. This subjects the Company to the risks associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company reduces this risk by utilizing natural hedging (e.g., offsetting receivables and payables in the same foreign currency) as well as by creating offsetting positions through the use of derivative financial instruments, primarily forward foreign exchange contracts typically with maturities of less than 60 days ("economic hedges"), but no longer than one year. The Company continues to have exposure to foreign currency risks to the extent they are not economically hedged. The Company adjusts any economic hedges to fair value through the consolidated statements of operations primarily within "other income (expense), net." The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts, which are based upon Level 2 criteria under the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy, are classified in the captions "other current assets" or "accrued expenses and other," as applicable, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017, and July 1, 2017. The Company's master netting and other similar arrangements with various financial institutions related to derivative financial instruments allow for the right of offset. The Company's policy is to present derivative financial instruments with the same counterparty as either a net asset or liability when the right of offset exists.
The Company's foreign currency exposure relates primarily to international transactions where the currency collected from customers can be different from the currency used to purchase from suppliers. The Company's foreign operations transactions are denominated primarily in the following currencies: U.S. Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Chinese Yuan, Taiwan Dollar and Mexican Peso. The Company also, to a lesser extent, has foreign operations transactions in other European and Asia/Pacific foreign currencies.
In addition to amounts included in the above table, there was approximately $0.1 million and $34.0 million as of September 30, 2017 and July 1, 2017, respectively, of accrued expenses related to an economic hedge derivative financial instrument used to hedge the fair value changes in marketable securities discussed further in Note 3.
The amounts recorded to other income (expense), net related to derivative financial instruments for economic hedges are as follows:
Net derivative financial instrument (loss) gain
For the three months ended October 1, 2016, $8.0 million of derivative financial instrument losses in other income (expenses), net, have been excluded from the above table associated with foreign currency derivative financial instruments purchased to economically hedge the British Pound purchase price of the PF acquisition in fiscal 2017.
Under the Company's economic hedging policies, gains and losses on the derivative financial instruments are classified within the same line item in the consolidated statements of operations and as the underlying assets or liabilities being economically hedged.
The Company is also currently subject to various pending and potential legal matters and investigations relating to compliance with governmental laws and regulations, including import/export and environmental matters. For certain of these matters it is not possible to determine the ultimate outcome, and the Company cannot reasonably estimate the maximum potential exposure or the range of possible loss for such matters due primarily to being in the early stages of the related proceedings and investigations. The Company currently believes that the resolution of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or liquidity, but could possibly be material to its results of operations in any one reporting period.
As of September 30, 2017, the Company had aggregate estimated liabilities of $14.2 million, classified within accrued expenses and other for such compliance-related matters that were reasonably estimable as of such dates.
The Company's effective tax rate on its income before income taxes from continuing operations was 5.4% in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 as compared with 23.6% in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company's effective tax rate was favorably impacted primarily by (i) the mix of income in lower tax jurisdictions and (ii) the release of unrecognized tax benefit reserves primarily due to the negotiation of a favorable outcome in a foreign jurisdiction. During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company's effective tax rate was favorably impacted primarily by the mix of income in lower tax jurisdictions.
The Company has a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (the "Plan") that covers substantially all U.S. employees excluding U.S. employees of the acquired PF business and a closed noncontributory defined benefit pension plan in the U.S. covering all U.S. PF employees (collectively, the "Plans"). Components of net period pension cost for the Plans were as follows:
Net periodic pension (benefit) cost
Includes discontinued operations
The Company contributed $8.0 million to the Plans during the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and expects to make an additional contribution to the Plans of $8.0 million in the remainder of fiscal 2018. No contributions were made to the acquired PF plan as that plan has been closed. The Company expects to combine the Plans into a single plan to provide pension benefits to eligible U.S. employees beginning in January 2018.
The Plans meet the definition of defined benefit plans and as a result, the Company applies ASC 715 pension accounting to the Plans. The Plans, however, are cash balance plans that are similar in nature to defined contribution plans in that a participant's benefit is defined in terms of stated account balances. The cash balance plans provides the Company with the benefit of applying any earnings on the Plan's investments beyond the fixed return provided to participants, toward the Company's future cash funding obligations.
In connection with the sale of the TS business, a significant number of former employees became terminated vested employees under the Plan. If the aggregate amount of former employee withdrawals from their Plan balances reach a certain threshold during a fiscal year, a settlement charge is required under ASC 715 pension accounting in the period that such aggregate withdrawals exceed the threshold. The Company expects that this threshold will be exceeded in fiscal 2018 resulting in settlement charges of up to approximately $15 million.
In February 2017, the Company's Board of Directors amended the Company's existing share repurchase program to authorize the repurchase of up to $1.75 billion of common stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors such as share price, corporate and regulatory requirements, and prevailing market conditions. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company repurchased 1.9 million shares under this program for a total cost of $72.1 million.
Income from discontinued operations
Net effect of dilutive stock based compensation awards
See Note 3 for additional information on income from discontinued operations.
Non-cash investing activities and supplemental cash flow information were as follows:
Non-cash Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures incurred but not paid
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Non-cash financing activities of $4.0 million related to share repurchases that have been accrued, but not yet paid for as of September 30, 2017. Non-cash investing activities of $4.1 million related to share sales that have been accrued, but not yet received, as of September 30, 2017.
Included in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2017, and July 1, 2017, was $5.5 million and $208.3 million, respectively, of cash equivalents, which was primarily comprised of investment grade money market funds and overnight time deposits.
Electronic Components ("EC") and Premier Farnell ("PF") are the Company's reportable segments ("operating groups"). EC markets and sells semiconductors and interconnect, passive and electromechanical devices and integrated components to a diverse customer base serving many end-markets. PF distributes electronic components and related products to the electronic system design community utilizing multi-channel sales and marketing resources.
Operating income (loss):
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and other
Sales, by geographic area:
Asia/Pacific (4)
(1)Corporate is not a reportable segment and represents certain centrally incurred overhead expenses and assets that are not included in the EC and PF measures of profitability or assets. Corporate amounts represent a reconciling item between segment measures and total Avnet amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements.
(2)Includes sales from the United States of $1.10 billion and $1.17 billion for the first quarters ended September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, respectively.
(3)Includes sales from Germany and Belgium of $681.0 million and $262.5 million, respectively, for the first quarter ended September 30, 2017. Includes sales from Germany and Belgium of $521.4 million and $202.7 million, respectively, for the first quarter ended October 1, 2016.
(4)Includes sales from China (including Hong Kong) and Taiwan of $655.4 million and $657.5 million, respectively, for the first quarter ended September 30, 2017. Includes sales from China (including Hong Kong) and Taiwan of $624.8 million and $589.5 million, respectively, for the first quarter ended October 1, 2016.
Property, plant, and equipment, net, by geographic area:
Property, plant, and equipment, net
(1)Includes property, plant and equipment, net, of $272.5 million and $289.1 million as of September 30, 2017, and July 1, 2017, respectively, in the United States.
(2)Includes property, plant and equipment, net, of $91.9 million, $52.2 million and $40.6 million in Germany, UK and Belgium, respectively, as of September 30, 2017, and $85.6 million, $52.1 million and $39.8 million in Germany, UK and Belgium, respectively, as of July 1, 2017.
14. Restructuring expenses
Fiscal 2018
During fiscal 2018, the Company took certain restructuring actions in an effort to integrate acquisitions and reduce future operating expenses. Restructuring expenses are included as a component of restructuring, integration and other expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The activity related to the restructuring liabilities established during fiscal 2018 is presented in the following table: | commoncrawl | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
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BkiUeFzxK6Ot9Pm3wGtv | Hypotia mahafalyalis is a species of snout moth in the genus Hypotia. It was described by Patrice J.A. Leraut in 2009 and is known from southern Madagascar.
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BkiUdGY25V5hegR8YliF | Looking for the next family trip? Far from the crowds and holiday traffic of the stock-standard towns – you can't really go past Patagonia. Isolated, desolate and incredibly pristine; this is the perfect destination for those with active and not-so-active tastes. With hiking and wildlife galore, parents and kids can enjoy animal spotting along nature trails at the world's end on a unique & active trip. No kids' club or babysitters, just a week of shared experiences and quality time outdoors together 'en familia'. Where better than Patagonia to experience the fresh outdoors as a family and enjoy a safe, wildlife-packed adventure in harmony with nature.
The first thing that strikes you about Patagonia is its remoteness. With less than one person per square kilometer, it is one of the most sparsely populated places on earth.
Patagonia stretches from the very southern tip of South America to the Chilean and Argentinean lake districts and around the cities of Puerto Montt, Chile and Bariloche, Argentina – approximately 2000km as the crow flies. The spine of the region is the Andes, stretching from the very north of the continent. The Chilean and Argentinean Andes are very different from their northern counterparts. The areas around the lakes are heavily wooded and towards the south lie some of the most magnificent glaciers in the world. These glaciers have shaped the landscape over the millennia, leading to an incredible destination that is just too hard to beat!
Patagonia is a vast place (roughly the size of France and Spain together) and choosing the right destination is important. Going somewhere with many highlights in the same place reduces the possibility of kids getting bored on long journeys between destinations. Many of the activities do involve these glaciers – either trekking, sightseeing or just taking pictures of such photogenic wonders. Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina is home to the Perito Moreno Glacier, Upsala Glacier, and Spegazzini Glacier. The ice cape is the third largest in the world after Antarctica and Greenland. This is a huge mass of ice that must be seen to believe. All these glaciers flow into the majestic Lago Argentino, on the shores of which sits the small city of El Calafate, the gateway to the region.
El Calafate can be used as a base to explore the area and a stop at the estancia of Nibepo Aike is well worth it when travelling with kids of all ages. Nibepo Aike is a traditional Patagonian estancia that has changed very little during the hundred or so years that it has been operating. With quaint rooms (including family rooms), traditional Patagonian barbeques (including fantastic lamb!), it is a fantastic destination for anyone travelling with kids. The estancia is home to resident sheep and cattle, as well as having a few dozen horses that are able to be ridden with the local gauchos (Patagonian cowboys). With horses to suit all levels, and a variety of different terrain, it is a fantastic place to get out into the open area and explore with kids of all ages.Moving on from El Calafate to the spectacular Torres del Paine National Park is an adventure in itself. Although they are only 32km apart, a road transfer takes around 5 hours, or 280 kilometers. In some countries this would be called the "scenic" route, and this is definitely the case in Patagonia.
Patagonia is home to a large amount of wildlife ranging from the resident Guanacos (a relative of the llama) to Darwin's Rhea (a small ostrich-like bird that roams the countryside) to Patagonian skunks, Andean Deer and even the elusive Puma. In the air, bird-life is often abundant. The Southern Caracara is one of the characteristic objects of a Patagonian landscape; the presence of Austral Parakeets as far south as the shores of the strait attracted the attention of the earlier navigators; and Green-backed Fire crowns (a species of hummingbird, may be seen flying amidst the falling snow. Of the many kinds of waterfowl it is enough to mention the Chilean Flamingo chilensis), the Upland Goose and in the strait the remarkable steamer ducks… not to forget the majestic Andean Condor in the water. Signature marine fauna include the Southern right whale, the Magellanic Penguin, the Orca and elephant seals.
Torres del Paine National Park gets its name from the peaks of the mountain range, Cerro Paine. They extend 3,050 meters above sea level and are joined by the Cuernos del Paine. The area also boasts valleys, rivers such as the Paine, lakes, and glaciers. The well-known lakes include Grey, PehoéNordenskiöld and Sarmiento. The glaciers, including Grey,Pingo, Tyndall, and Geikie, belong to the Southern Patagonia Ice Field. In the park itself a huge variety of activities are available, depending on where you stay.
The family friendly 3 star Hotel Las Torres is a great option, with buffet style meals, a children's playground, and over 150 resident horses! The hotel also boasts over 30 daily excursions, ensuring that there is always something for the big and the little kids to do! Other great options for kids is Eco Camp and for those on a higher budget you can't go past Tierra Patagonia Hotel with its kid friendly guides, meal times and games room as well as pool area. As far as getting around, Patagonia has good roads and is great for the fly drivers so renting a car is a good option. If flying in or out, most hotels offer a transfer service. At the hotels a car is generally not required as activities are included in the hotel tariff. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdvY5qoYAvT7dT-0u | Groupe de dix spectateurs (ou Dix spectateurs, ou Groupe de juifs, ou Dispute de moines avec des hérétiques) est le titre donné à un dessin attribué à Jérôme Bosch et conservé au Morgan Library and Museum à New York.
Description
Tracé à la plume avec de l'encre brune sur une feuille de papier de , ce dessin constitue peut-être une étude de composition pour un tableau.
On y voit dix hommes, jeunes ou plus âgés, vêtus et coiffés de manière fantaisiste et orientalisante. Certains d'entre eux sont armés. En tête de ce groupe bigarré et compact, un homme doté d'un bouclier pointe quelque chose de l'index de sa main gauche. Le regard de la moitié de ses comparses est tourné vers la direction ainsi indiquée.
Appartenant indubitablement à l'iconographie de la Passion du Christ, ce groupe de soldats et de badauds pourrait faire partie d'un Ecce homo ou d'un Portement de croix.
Dans le coin inférieur droit, on voit des marques de collectionneurs : « Bosch » et « Rymsdyk's Museum ».
Historique
Une gravure de Cornelis Cort publiée par Jérôme Cock à Anvers vers 1560, représentant le Portement de croix d'après un dessin de Lambert Lombard de 1556 (conservé à la Fondation Custodia) et attribuant l'invention de la composition à Bosch, reprend littéralement plusieurs des personnages du dessin de New York. Absents de l'étude de composition dessinée par Lombard, ils ont manifestement été rajoutés par le graveur. Celui-ci était-il en possession du dessin de Bosch ou bien a-t-il travaillé d'après une œuvre perdue de ce dernier, dont le dessin de New York serait dès lors une étude préparatoire ou un riccordo ?
Autrefois dans la collection de Jan van Rijmsdijk (ou Remsdyke), un graveur hollandais actif en Angleterre dans le dernier quart du , le Groupe de dix spectateurs a appartenu à Tighe puis à Charles Fairfax Murray avant d'être acquis en 1909-1910 par John Pierpont Morgan, père de John Pierpont Morgan Junior, fondateur de la Pierpont Morgan Library (aujourd'hui Morgan Libray and Museum) où l'œuvre est conservée.
Attribution
L'attribution ancienne à Bosch, confirmée par Friedländer et Tolnay, est rejetée en 1967-1968 par G. Lemmens et E. Taverne, principalement en raison des traits du dessin, moins vifs et spontanés que ceux qui caractérisent d'autres croquis attribués au maître de Bois-le-Duc. Dans l'ouvrage collectif publié à l'occasion de la rétrospective de 2001, l'attribution à Bosch est prudemment assortie d'un point d'interrogation.
En 2004, Frédéric Elsig note la ressemblance des personnages du dessin avec les bourreaux représentés dans l'Ecce Homo de Francfort. Il propose, pour les deux œuvres, une datation vers 1485 ainsi qu'une attribution à l'atelier van Aken, qui aurait alors été dirigé par Goessen van Aken, frère aîné de Jérôme Bosch. Or, le panneau de Francfort est aujourd'hui presque unanimement attribué à Bosch lui-même.
En 2012, le dessin ne fait pas partie de ceux que Fritz Koreny reconnaît comme autographes, ce spécialiste le considérant plutôt l'œuvre d'un suiveur actif vers 1530-1540. Erwin Pokorny y voit pour sa part une production de l'atelier de Bosch et la date vers 1510-1520.
En 2016, l'équipe du Bosch Research and Conservation Project (BRCP) renoue avec l'attribution initiale à Bosch en soulignant notamment la « qualité extraordinaire » de certains détails, comme le raccourci de l'homme au casque, ainsi que la présence de repentirs propres au processus créatif d'une œuvre originale, comme on peut l'observer au niveau du couvre-chef du deuxième homme en partant de la gauche.
Notes et références
Bibliographie
Frédéric Elsig, Jheronimus Bosch : la question de la chronologie, Genève, Droz, 2004, , fig. 3.
Matthijs Ilsink et collab. (BRCP), Jérôme Bosch, peintre et dessinateur. Catalogue raisonné, Arles, Actes Sud, 2016, , cat. 49.
Jos Koldeweij, Paul Vandenbroeck et Bernard Vermet, Jérôme Bosch : L'œuvre complet, Rotterdam/Gand-Amsterdam, NAi Publishers/Ludion, 2001, .
Fritz Koreny, Hieronymus Bosch : die Zeichnungen : catalogue raisonné, Turnhout, 2012, .
Liens externes
Fiche de l'œuvre sur le site de la Morgan Library (consulté le ).
Fiche de l'œuvre sur le site du BRCP (consulté le ).
Dessin de Jérôme Bosch
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BkiUc145qX_AY1ZPI6DV | Devadas First Look Review : Nani : Nagarjuna..
Devadas is one of the upcoming crazy multi-starrers of Tollywood featuring Nagarjuna as Dev and Nani as Das. Frist Look of the movie directed by Sriram Aditya was released recently which reveals that Nagarjuna is a don and Nani is a doctor. Nagarjuna tweeted on finding Das besides him in the poster in stead of Paru whereas Nani tweeted that he was in queue line of Sandhya Theatre for Nag's 'Ninne Pelladatha' movie in 1996 while Nag was on screen and both are together in Devadas first look poster in 2018. | c4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of 'Howl' in Los Angeles
Emily Berl
As the man who produced one of Allen Ginsberg's last recorded works — and who virtually invented the tribute album as standalone art form — the record producer (and current music producer of "Saturday Night Live") Hal Willner was truly the only person who could have put together last night's celebration of the Beat poet's masterpiece, "Howl," at the Ace in Downtown Los Angeles. Willner assembled a glittering line-up for the event, a three-hour-plus evening of "music, verse and funny people" to benefit the David Lynch Foundation: those featured included Nick Cave (the first person he called), Beth Orton and her husband Sam Amidon, Courtney Love, Macy Gray, Lucinda Williams, Tim Robbins, Van Dyke Parks and a handful of "SNL" alums. "In the '60s, this was called a 'Happening' — a bunch of people in the same room that you would never see in the same room," Willner said. "We're just missing a plate spinner!"
Ginsberg's passionate and playful spirit animated all the performances, from Amy Poehler and Chris Parnell's rapped "Battle of the Skeletons" to Devendra Banhart's rousing rendition of Ginsberg and Bob Dylan's "Vomit Express," featuring a gaggle of backup singers, one of whom was dancing precariously in a papier-mâché bull's head. The unlikely pairing of Will Forte and Peaches produced one of the show's most engaging bits, with their frenetic, free-jazz version of "Birdbrain," a punk song Ginsberg recorded in 1981. "All comedians seem to want to be rock stars and all rock stars want to be comedians," noted the show's director, Matt Piedmont.
And as for the rock stars: A solo Nick Cave on piano filled the theater with his soulful version of "Mercy Seat"; Courtney Love — no stranger to howling — brought all her rock-star might to the Hole song "Letter to God"; and Lucinda Williams sang "Pale Blue Eyes" with sweet-and-salty charm. Petra Haden's soaring interpretation of "Father Death Blues" had been suggested by Willner as a tribute to her father Charlie Haden, who passed away last summer. "Every time I sing something for my dad, I feel him," Haden said. "So I felt his presence there; it was really nice."
By the time Willner and his regular collaborator Chloe Webb ("Sid and Nancy") began reciting the incantatory verses, which Ginsberg first performed 60 years ago in October, the audience was primed. When they came to the section celebrating "Holy Kerouac" and "Holy Cassady," whoops started erupting; the finish brought the crowd to its feet. "I just love that line about 'Holy the crazy shepherds of rebellion,'" said Webb later, holding her dog in her arms in the packed backstage area. "We need to step up!"
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BkiUeBc5qoTAh9p003HG | Kharatsay (; , Kharasaa) is a rural locality (a selo) in Zakamensky District, Republic of Buryatia, Russia. The population was 390 as of 2010. There are 9 streets.
Geography
Kharatsay is located 101 km east of Zakamensk (the district's administrative centre) by road. Naryn is the nearest rural locality.
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BkiUc_PxaKgTyeUb1jVD | Comprehensive list of Rapid City, South Dakota based commercial and residential plumbing contractors and companies.
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BkiUdRk5qoYDgPtUqt7E | Le diocèse d'Ebebiyin est un diocèse catholique de Guinée équatoriale.
Historique
Le diocèse est érigé le 15 octobre 1982, à partir du diocèse de Bata. Son siège, en construction fin 2013, a été financé par le gouvernement équatoguinéen.
Le diocèse d'Ebebiyin est suffragant de l'archidiocèse de Malabo.
Évêques
Ildefonso Obama Obono (19 octobre 1982 - 9 juillet 1991)
, C.M.F. (11 octobre 1991 - 11 mai 2002)
Alfred Maria Oburu Asue, C.M.F. (8 mars 2003 - 27 août 2006)
Juan Nsue Edjang Mayé (19 février 2011 - 11 février 2015)
Références
Liens externes
http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/ebeb0.htm
Ebebiyin
Ebebiyin
Catholicisme en Guinée équatoriale
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The Insight Millennium nerve scan takes 90 seconds and is completely safe, painless and non-invasive. The nerve scan measures heat and inflammation in the autonomic nerve system which allows Dr. Lopat to determine if your spine and nervous system are functioning optimally.
This is the procedure in which Dr. Lopat will use his hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled, specific force to a spinal joint. The goal of this procedure, also known as spinal adjustment, is to improve spinal motion and improve your body's physical function. Chiropractic adjustments will allow your nerve system to function at it's best.
Intersegmental traction table or roller table is used in chiropractic care. This table helps in gently re-establishing the normal ranges of the body's spine. Intersegmental traction table helps in relaxing the muscles and reducing the muscle spasms. Using Intersegmental traction table promotes recovery and healing process from a back injury.
In any spine examination it is essential for the doctor to do a complete upper and lower limb neurological examination. The examination will be done during your consultation and continues with careful observation during the whole consultation. Dr. Lopat uses this time to observe the gait and posture. Inconsistency between observed function and performance during specific tests may help to differentiate between physical and functional causes for the patient's symptoms.
Part of living a healthy lifestyle is more than just chiropractic adjustments. Dr. Lopat will often help the process by giving stretches and nutritional advice as needed. Changing one thing in your diet or taking one supplement a day may be just what you need for better health.
It's important to have a pain free life. You cannot be the best you with pain and we are here to help.
We are a wellness-oriented office. Regular chiropractic adjustments are proven to unlock better health and function.
Many patients come into our office with specific conditions that need to be targeted with chiropractic care. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdd84ubngzDmaLN6P | The clean energy technology developer was backed by a similar consortium in 2017.
Cypress Creek Renewables, a US-based clean energy technology company, has received investment worth $200m from a group including Singaporean government agency Temasek, Deal Street Asia reported this week.
The deal has seen the consortium acquire a stake of around 10% in Cypress Creek. It follows a similar transaction worth $450m in July 2017 in which Temasek also took part. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUd7Y5qdmB663W6u0m | Facebook's framework (Instagram its entirely built with it) for writing view components.
It's not a complete web framework; it doesn't provide: modules, http, model, route support, dependency injection, etc.
Changes on the the UI performed on a fake DOM (virtual DOM).
In order to render the UI an algorithm identifies the differences between the virtual and real DOM.
Finally the changes are applied to the real DOM in batchs.
The result is that there are less updates (redundant modifications are removed) and they are usually faster (batch DOM updates are faster than individual DOM updates due to the way browsers work).
The virtual DOM also provides other interesting uses like server-side rendering of views.
Props: external interface, immutable from the component. Can be changed from parent components.
State (optional): internal state, private and only changed by the component.
Since state increases complexity and reduces predictability, a component without state is preferable. Even though you clearly can't do without state in an interactive app, you should avoid having too many Stateful Components.
Rebuilding the UI entirely from the data model each time (not incrementally).
Utilizing unidirectional data flow in contrast to the (two way) bindings.
They are enforced in the Flux architecture.
Facebook's internally used architecture/pattern for building ReactJS applications (MVC alternative).
It's not a framework or even a library (certainly there is small Dispatch library).
Controller views: React components that grab the state from stores and pass it down via props to child components.
Atom based IDE (Atom plus Facebook custom packages).
Native mobile development on iOS and Android (React Native) including device simulators (fast development cycle!).
Server side development (Hack and server side editing).
Browserify or webpack: so each component can be coded in it's own file.
See also the Complementary tools page on React's Wiki.
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This is the perfect class for beginners. The state requires you to spend at least 4-6 hours in classroom training. This License to Carry class is a friendly and supported environment. Teens 13-18 are tuition free with their parents.
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BkiUdcbxK6-gD0Srdgfg | Tom Williams - Pool / Getty Images
This stock image shows two people eating Thanksgiving dinner. A new tactic being used may discourage even more people from celebrating Thanksgiving. (Maren Caruso / Getty Images)
With the War on Christmas Firmly Underway, Woke Crowd Sets Sights on Thanksgiving
By Constantinos E. Scaros November 29, 2021 at 10:57am
At a recent event a couple of days before Thanksgiving Day, I exited by wishing the group "Happy Thanksgiving," which one attendee promptly modified by saying, "Yeah, for those of you celebrating, enjoy."
Until that moment, my normally sharp senses about woke infiltration were caught off-guard about how, having vilified Christmas for years, the cancel culture left has now set its sights on Thanksgiving.
Many are not even subtle about it. They'll insist that Thanksgiving is nothing more than an affirmation of white supremacy, subjugation of the indigenous Native-Americans (and don't you dare call them "Indians" or they'll really brand you a hater) and an arrogant disregard of those who don't believe in a higher power. (Giving thanks to God? How positively anti-science!)
Others, though, are far shrewder and won't tip their hand quite so easily. Hence, the "for those who celebrate" qualifier. Much like "Xmas" — which most people innocently and sincerely use as an abbreviation for Christmas — has been exploited by some in order to keep the word "Christ" out of it, the celebration option now opens a Pandora's box, creating limitless opportunities to subvert American traditions.
Christmas and Thanksgiving, after all, despite any religious implications, are also American holidays that transcend faith. Offices are closed and kids get the day off from school on those days, unlike a myriad of other Christian holidays, such as Ash Wednesday, All Saints Day and Pentecost.
Also, two of the most celebrated American holidays, St. Valentine's Day (Feb. 14) and St. Patrick's Day (March 17), have also transcended religion and have become, respectively, days of romance and celebration of Irish history and culture.
By injecting "for those who celebrate" into the conversation, the cancel culture left is planting the seed of doubt into the minds of folks who — gasp — simply want to wish happy tidings upon their fellow Americans.
Having been born and raised in New York City and having spent most of my years attending school and later practicing as an attorney and teaching at various colleges there, I've been the "target" of many people wishing me "Happy Kwanzaa."
Mind you, I don't celebrate Kwanzaa, but I'm familiar enough with it to know that it is a holiday rooted in Africa and celebrated by a substantial number of African-Americans, and it focuses on universally benign mores like love, peace, family, harmony and community.
Are American holidays in danger of being "canceled"?
No: 15% (20 Votes)
Therefore, upon becoming the recipient of a "Happy Kwanzaa" greeting, I don't insist that the well-wisher qualify it with "if you're celebrating," nor do I spoil the moment by replying "I don't celebrate Kwanzaa." Instead, I smile, and reply, "Thank you, and Happy Kwanzaa to you!"
Similarly, those who object to a "Happy Thanksgiving" nicety or feel compelled to inquire into the intentions of those who in fact celebrate it are nothing more than gadflies trying to undermine American history and culture.
Because Christmas itself is based upon a particular religion, it is not unreasonable to preface it with "for those who celebrate," if one feels compelled to do so. Never mind that it's a convenient cop-out, because, despite its Christian roots, Christmas — from carols to tree-trimming to Rudolph and Frosty — is celebrated by hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of non-Christian Americans.
Surely next up on the cancelers' hit list is Independence Day. It won't be long until, "Have a Happy Fourth," is met with a, "For those of you who celebrate," retort. In other words: "Some of us choose not to find joy in the anniversary of our nation's founding."
As World Frenzies Itself During Holiday Rush, Christians Must Keep One Thing in Mind
For the time being, support for our troops — if not the leaders who thrust them into battle — remains reasonably strong, which is a good thing, considering the bum rap our Vietnam vets endured from the anti-war protesters. Nonetheless, Veterans Day is on the endangered species list to be canceled as well.
If any of this seems far-fetched to you, consider that former President George Washington's birthday and Columbus Day have been relegated to the dustbins of American chronicles.
It's vital for Americans to remain vigilant and pay careful attention to words. Many media outlets have turned message manipulation into an art form, carefully positioning specific words to shape the narrative, as if meticulously designing an intricate mosaic, whereby the end result can be alarmingly misinterpreted.
Perhaps the next time someone in your presence throws out the "if you celebrate" qualifier, if she/he then bids adieu to you by wishing that you "have a nice day," you can get them to think twice about their own absurdities by replying, "I don't celebrate nice days."
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American left, Cancel Culture, Christmas, holidays, Thanksgiving, wokeness
Constantinos E. Scaros
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Constantinos E. ("Dino") Scaros, JD, Ph.D., is a presidential historian, educator, attorney, newspaper editor and columnist, and political analyst. He is also the author of several books covering many contemporary issues, most recently "How to Talk Politics Without Arguing," "Trumped-Up Charges!" and "Stop Calling Them 'Immigrants.'" Follow him at www.listentodino.com.
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Drollinger: Becoming More Like the 12 - Are You Someone the Lord Can Use Mightily?
What was Jesus looking for in the 12 men he chose to follow him and ultimately turn the world upside down?
By Ralph Drollinger January 31, 2023 | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
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BkiUdp05qsNCPlpOk_RF | Gmail always puts messages in the order they were received – that's how you read them, from first to last. The optimal behavior would be to collapse previously read emails and expand unread emails – which is exactly the behavior I observe in Gmail.
Also, the person who "fixes" (breaks) this isn't adding value to the internet; they are shifting it. People are still booking their flights or hotels, just maybe not where Expedia et al want them to.
This same logic supplies to your comment about there being a billion dollar loss. That would imply that only Expedia is affected, when in fact they also benefit from the behavior affecting other vendors. It could, in fact, be a wash.
BTW, I'm not a Googler or related, so I have no skin in the game.
Conversation view needs to be off. Google recently allowed it in their Android Gmail client after like 10 years of campaigning.
Fixed. Thank you for the notice.
At that scale, standard practice is to measure and track account recovery funnels. The customer service department would also flag the outreach by people that were impacted by this so-called bug.
I think this is a case of assuming that people booking trips online still don't know how to use Gmail 2019 (you are wrong; they do) and attributing that to a random dollar figure. You have zero data to support any of these imaginary scenarios.
Doing a user testing session with 30 people and having 3 of them unable to login is strong data. Having one of them repeat the procedure 3 times before my eyes to demonstrate that it's completely broken is undeniable evidence of an UX issue. As for the rest of the numbers, that's internal.
We've encountered this a lot and when sending emails to organizations that use Google Suite or Gmail.
When we explicitly don't want the messages to be grouped our team has began making the subject of the email unique to the request.
Seriously? Doesn't anyone see the problem root cause? Expedia and Hotels.com are loosing money because of their poor design of password recovery process. Not because of Gmail.
Making email titles unique is just a workaround, but not a solution.
Problem is that password reset link that is emailed to the user is re-created each and every time user clicks "Forgot password" button on the website. Even if previously sent link was not clicked, nor expired.
Indeed, Gmail has this feature that stacks unread emails into a thread, starting from oldest message, and keeps next emails collapsed. However, this should not impact user journey.
2) unique link is sent to him, that is valid for next 24h, or until it clicked.
3) if user clicks the link, he is immidiately logged into the website, that preserves his previous sessions (page, selected dates or product or whatsoever he was doing before he decided to log in); login link gets invalidated; also old password gets invalidated; user is shown a non-modal hint to set new password. He can do it at any time, even after he finishes his activity and reaches goal he had in mind when came to the website.
4) alternatively, if user attempts to click "Forgot password", system checks whether password reset link exists, not used and not expired – in this case just sends same link again. No need to create new one.
I could not call it a feature, its a hack! | c4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
BkiUfBQ5qhLBhZ3KGCvL | Here at Cartwright's Market, we are the go-to source for the highest quality meats and produce in the Rogue Valley area. We also have a local delicatessen that offers a variety of delicious specialty meats and cheeses.
We have many different varieties of cheese for sale, some of which are exclusive offerings here at Cartwright's Market. Some of these exclusive cheeses include our triple creme cheese and our blue cheeses. We even cut our parmesan right cheese off the block, meaning it's about as fresh as you're ever going to get.
We take meat very seriously here at Cartwright's Market. We smoke and flavor many of our meats in-house using our unique and delicious recipes. Some of our specialty meats include sausage, pepper sticks and jerky. We also import specialty meats, including Lebanon Bologna and Italian dry wine salami, just to name a few. Additionally, if you're looking for ribs, bacon, chops and chuck, you'll be happy to know that we sell them individually as well as in bulk, perfect for if you're planning a large feast.
Can you imagine a place that offers a huge selection of delicious specialty meats and cheeses but doesn't combine them into sandwiches on site for their customers? Neither can we, which is exactly why we will use our meats and cheeses to build you a made-to-order sandwich at our deli counter, whether for it's for lunch or dinner. If you're a fan of our sandwiches, then be sure to drop in at Cartwright's Kitchen and Grill for a more extensive menu.
If you're interested in picking up a few of our specialty meats and cheeses, then be sure to drop in at Cartwright's Market today. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUbvw4uzlgp9y5DKnw | Q: Inconsistent image dimension in Facebook shared dialog, among different users My task is to create a dynamic shared image dialog, based on a user choices in a quiz. Thereafter, the user can post their shared image results onto their own timeline. I have prepared and uploaded all the possible image result combinations in the recommended 1200x630 format onto a live server, so as to fetch the respective shared image by absolute linking later on. The shared dialog must use the full-width layout. The thumbnail layout is not desirable in my scenario.
My choice of tool is JS SDK. I am doing a manual login/share flow, using the share_open_graph method. I have created a custom story[share a quiz], action[share] and object[quiz] into the Facebook App accordingly, as well as getting a successful review approval. Below is the code snippet called when user click on share button:
FB.ui({
method: 'share_open_graph',
action_type: '{APPNAMESPACE}:share',
action_properties: JSON.stringify({
'quiz': {
'og:type': '{APPNAMESPACE}:quiz',
'og:url': ''+QUIZ_URI+'',
'og:title': '{MY TITLE HERE}',
'og:description': ''+msgStr+'',
'og:image': '{ABSOLUTE LINK HERE}'+imgStr+'.png?v=2',
'og:image:type': 'image/png',
'og:image:width': '1200',
'og:image:height': '630'
}
})
});
The problem: the shared dialog tends to show the thumbnail version on certain users, while the full-width 1200x630 version for the rest of the users. This decision of assigning thumbnail/full-width layout to the shared dialog seems arbitrary, but is permanent only to that particular user. After posting the shared link on their timeline, the layout still adapts to whichever layout was assigned during the shared dialog phase.
The attached images are how the shared dialog appears to 2 different users, using the same code. This issue can be replicated with the 2 particular users. This is not an isolated event, as there are other users getting the thumbnail layout, even though my images are prepped at 1200x630. (I realized I can't post images here as I have just signed up on stackoverflow...)
I have tried passing additional properties of 1200 width and 630 height respectively in the code snippet above, but to no avail. I have also tried to manually put the og:image:width, og:image:height meta tags into the head tag, then using the Facebook debugger tool to do a forced scrape. This did not work too.
Please advise, any help will be greatly appreciated.
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BkiUeT84eIOjSBZee7xD | So what do you do when a generation of students don't come to church? You take the church to them and let your light shine!
As a student community we decided to take a gazebo, a table and a big wooden cross onto the streets where students were moving from pub to club at night. It was very visible and attracted lots of attention.
At midnight onwards we had our "Midnight Mass". We are not Roman Catholics, but we do believe in the power of remembering what Christ has done for us in the bread and wine.
Everyone who came to the table had an opportunity to take bread and wine. We would bless the "meal" and then explain what it meant to us. If they understood that it was a sign of God's love and salvation, and an offer of grace. Then we shared together this blessing.
Many received prayer for healing, freedom and God's blessing in Christ. We had loads of conversations each night about Jesus with students, all from very different backgrounds. There were agnostics and atheists as well as those who identified as Christians from the Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant traditions who rarely attended church.
It was clear the simple symbols of bread and wine (we actually used juice - there was enough alcohol being consumed!) drew people forward, curious and intrigued by their meaning. Many students recognised the communion, warmed to their appearance and were willing to participate in a moment of consecration.
We chatted with students about Jesus, engaged in prayer and many made decisions to take new steps toward Christ because they could see the church - it became visible to them.
Mass is derived from the latin word "sending". The church are God's people SENT in the power of the Spirit. What better time to be sent by God than when many students are looking for God and waiting to be sent on His mission. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUdg84ubnjoxKrZ3of | Airlines Offering Early Check-in
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THAI AIRWAYS (TG) From 3 hours to 12 hours before departure, from 0600hrs to 2359hrs (except TG402).
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1. You are a passenger on staff travel or standby tickets
2. You are a passenger with a flight change request
3. You are a passenger with excess baggage or a ticketing issue
4. You are part of a single booking with more than 7 passengers | commoncrawl | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUb17xK6EuNCveodX_ | A Study of the Relationship Between the Preferred Leadership Styles of School District Superintendents and the Capability of School Districts to Become Professional Learning Organizations
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TITLE: A Study of the Relationship Between the Preferred
Leadership Styles of School District Superintendents and the
Capability of School Districts to Become Professional
RESEARCHER: Michael D. Tebbano
Seton Hall University (New Jersey)
Doctoral Dissertation: May 2002
To investigate the executive leadership role of school district superintendents and the capability of their respective school districts in becoming professional learning organizations.
Public school districts in four upstate New York counties were invited to participate, with 69% replying (N=22). The school district superintendent completed the Leadership Practices Inventory and a randomized sample (N = 525) of district building principals, department coordinators, supervisors, teacher from elementary, middle/junior high school, and high school from each school district returned the School Professional Staff as Learning Community (SPSLC; Hord, 1999). Five superintendents, with the highest scores, were interviewed.
LPI scores were somewhat higher from this sample than the normative data base. There was a significant relationship between Challenging and SPSLC Dimension 1b (shared decision making) and between years the superintendent had worked in the school district and Inspiring and SPSLC Dimension 1a (staff involvement in decision making). There were no significant relationships between the five practices and the SPSLC Dimension 2 (staff discussion, improving practice or quality learning). On SPSLC Dimension 3(sharing information, student issues, program delivery, implementing plans, and assesses the impact of actions) there were generally no significant relationships with leadership, except for Inspiring and implementing plans and both Enabling and Encouraging were negatively associated with assesses impact of actions. On the SPSLC Dimension 4 (peer evaluation and collaborative discussion and dialogue), only Inspiring and Modeling were correlated with peer evaluation. There were no significant relationships with SPSLC Dimension 5 (time for interaction, facilities for interaction, processes for staff communication, trust and openness, and collaborative relationships).
When the separate LPI dimensions were factored into a regression model with the dimensions of the SPSLC, the direction of the relationship was negative, while when the same model applied the combined LPI dimensions with the combined SPSLC dimensions, the relationship was positive, leading the researcher to speculate that it "could very well be assumed the leadership effect of the LPI must be considered in total when pre-figuring a predictive equation on the SPSLC. The combined total of the LPI dimensions, which would model the combined leadership skills and potential of the superintendent, may be a predictive variable in ascertaining the organizational practices of the professional learning organization for this sample" (p. 156).
Others' Research
Use the LPI in Your Research Our Authors' Research Others' Research | commoncrawl | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
BkiUekLxK7Dgs_aSVZpy | United Arab Emirates / Ras al-Khaimah / Seih Al Uraibi / GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah
GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah Review
GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah teaches the National Curriculum for England and prepares students to take the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) course and A Level Examinations of the Universities of Cambridge and London (UK).
UK National Curriculum, EYFS, GCSE, A Level, AS Level
Mr Akram Tarik
GEMS Education
Seih Al Uraibi, Ras al-Khaimah
A mix of nationalities
starstarstarstar_borderstar_border Parents' rating: 3.0 out of 5 based on 5 reviews
Monday 7 December, 2020
GEMS Westminster Ras Al Khaimah teaches students from age 3.9 years all the way to age 14. The school is one more established GEMS School in RAK with more than 1500 students from over 90 different nationalities.
For the 2016/2017 school year, construction has started on a new 70 million AED building plan that will include new learning zones. This building is aimed to be completed by the end of the year.
Are you a parent, teacher or student at GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah?
Current facilities include: an indoor Multipurpose Hall; Junior Activity Rooms; an art room; a music room; a library; dedicated science laboratories; ICT Laboratory; and specialist classrooms with interactive Promethean boards.
Fees start at 10,000 AED for KG1 to 16,000 AED for Grade 9. There is an additional books and stationary fee which ranges between 500 AED to 1200 AED. Uniforms fees run between 100 AED to 500 AED.
If you're a parent of GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah, please click here to fill out our parent survey!
GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah is a Best of school, a ranking determined by parent surveys on the site. It can be found in the following Best of rankings:
#144 in Best Schools in the UAE | commoncrawl | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUbJI4eIZijcNzWPUW | Koak's Emotive Comics Illustrate Sexuality and Sickness
By Margaret Carrigan • 02/06/18 2:15pm
Kok, Brick Curtain, 2016. Koak
"Comics are way more serious than you think," San Francisco-based artist Koak said. "The humor in them can be really helpful when dealing with difficult issues, but I think I've always gravitated toward them in order to explore a certain kind of darkness."
Koak's comic-inspired drawings and paintings of voluminous nude women caught in the act of everyday activities ranging from chores to child-rearing, however, have recently propelled her into the art world spotlight. Within the space of a couple of years, the artist has gone from selling her drawings for $40 at various artist-run spaces and pop-ups around the Bay Area to mounting her works in exhibitions around the world. She is currently featured in the exhibition "NSFW: Female Gaze" at New York's Museum of Sex and is on view at London's Union Pacific Gallery as part of the co-op art fair, Condo.
Koak suffered a lot of sickness when she was child, which often relegated her to indoor activities. That when the 35-year-old artist became obsessed with X-Men comics, often copying characters out of the books. "I was in love with Storm," she told Observer. But her practice now is much more idiosyncratic, although she still draws inspiration from comic artists such as Dash Shaw and Ulli Lust. She also cites Henri Matisse and Joan Miró as artistic influences, although her use of geometric shapes and heavily drawn lines often invites comparisons to Pablo Picasso and his cubist style.
"I personally don't feel that influenced by him," she said, noting that, as a known philanderer with a history of assault against his significant others, Picasso is a problematic figure in history when it comes to equal treatment of women. "It sucks as a female artist always being compared to really creepy old dead guys, you know?" she laughed. "I like to think I make work that's empowering for women. But if you look at it and just see Picasso then O.K., cool, I guess."
Laundry Day, 2017.
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The artist, who earned her M.F.A. in Comics at the California College of the Arts where she studied under well-known illustrator Barron Storey, developed her own distinctive style while creating a multi-volume comic autobiography about her chronic and debilitating struggle with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. "I've been working on it for over a decade; I don't think I'll finish it until I'm, like, 80."
She sees the swift momentum of her own career as part and parcel of a growing interest in comics within the fine arts. "I think there are so many amazing things happening in the field right now because they're accessible and expressive," she said. "There's a rich history of comics in so many other countries, but for a long time American comic culture was limited to superheroes and the whole good vs. bad storyline."
The ability to experiment with new narratives, more diverse characters, and different styles comes on the heels of the abandonment of the Comics Code Authority guidelines that prohibited, among many other things, unsavory depictions of law enforcement and "sexual abnormalities." Created by the Comics Magazine Association of America in 1954 in an effort to stave off McArthur-era government regulation, the code became a self-censoring crutch that not only limited what and how comics could be created, but also fostered a largely heteronormative white male perspective. While these rules haven't been hugely enforced since the 1970s, they have only been altogether abandoned in the first decade of the 21st century and have indelibly shaped comical expression in the U.S.
"In countries like France and Japan, you see comics that are so specific and niche. The protagonists don't need to be superheroes to be worth depicting," Koak explained, noting that there are whole genres devoted to culinary fetish and depictions of gay men drawn by women. For the artist, dynamically drawing women in the midst of the mundane—feeding babies, bathing themselves, cleaning kitchens—isn't meant to relegate them to traditionally ascribed gender roles. Instead, it's a way of reclaiming their agency in these situations.
"When I'm drawing figures, I want them to feel hyper-present and emotive. I'm trying to amplify the moment of being in the moment," she said. "I think that's really lacking in historical depictions of women in art. It's always been about the act of looking at them rather than experiencing what they're doing."
In March, Koak will join San Francisco's Minnesota Street Project Liquitex residency, where she'll work on a new body of work before mounting a solo show at Walden Gallery in Buenos Aires later this spring. "My latest batch of work is about female creativity, like what it means to birth something, what it means to bring life into the world," she said. "I feel like these are embarrassingly simplistic ideas, but the great thing about comics is that they can explore some of the most complicated aspects of life."
Filed Under: Arts, Visual Art, Henri Matisse, Joan Miro, Museum of Sex, Picasso, Minnesota street project, Anna Koak, Koak
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BkiUd4c4uBhhxIH74KpJ | We love heading up to Maine every so often for a change of pace, and more importantly, the food & drink! The food scene in Portland is amazing with a lot of fresh ingredients and creative culinary minds. We like gorging at restaurants there but staying somewhere with a little more rustic charm, like Freeport. It's a small town about 20 minutes north, home to a big outdoor outlet mall for all your holiday shopping, a 24-hour LL Bean flagship store (because you might need duck boots at 3am), and don't forget the Maine Beer Company tasting room, Nick adds!
Here we are toasting our feet back in our room at the charming Haraseeket Inn, after stuffing ourselves during their complimentary tea & treats service. I adore a room with a good cozy fireplace & reading nook! Nick's tartan PJ pants are a bargain from Old Navy (he also has the snowmen print I stole here which several of you guys asked about). They're 100% cotton and shrink a bit if machine dried, so size up for your men. My husband gets quite riled up when I borrow his favorite PJs, but they're just so comfy and festive I can't help myself : ) Btw, I also picked up these cable mittens & pom pom hat while at ON – the mittens are soo soft and cozy with fleece lining on the inside!
On to Portland food…our first meal was at Eventide Oyster, co-founded by a chef who worked at Clio in Boston. They make a mean brown butter lobster roll on an Asian-style pillowy bao bun. Out of all the ways to have lobster, I prefer mine in the shell (Cantonese style over noodles! mmm…see my family recipe) but if I have to have a roll, this wasn't bad at all. Nick on the other hand is all about the lobster rolls (and any Asian bao, pretty much), so naturally this one ranked pretty high on his list. The oysters were also oh-so-fresh and briney…it kills me when I go to places and they pour out or spill the brine before serving!
For brunch the next day, we were back in Portland at a spot called Central Provisions. The cornbread with bacon & filled with an egg was TDF! This dark photo doesn't do it justice…I'm still dreaming of all its crispy bits and runny goodness. Nick has been working on perfecting his recreation of this back home.
I did manage to get my lobster pasta fix at Street & Co, which has been at the top of my to-try list. Apparently they take reservations 2 to 3 months ahead of time (nuts!) but thankfully also have some space for walk-ins. Their famed lobster diavolo was served piping hot & fresh, with all the seafood cooked to tender perfection for about $30 less than The Daily Catch's version in Boston. It's listed as "for two" but we made about two more meals out of the leftovers alone.
Aside from the yummy food, another common theme during our Portland trip were the strong drinks. I can usually do a few cocktails before needing to call it a night, but was a 1-drink wonder everywhere we went there (cheap date for Nick!).
You guys may remember this mock-neck sweater from this post tucked into a skirt and this post styled under a vest. The cropped length lends itself to so many different layered looks, including being worn over a longer button-up plaid shirt or patterned tee like I did here. They sell a lot of tops with that faux 2-in-1 look, which is very easy to create just with two shirts of differing lengths.
Would love to hear some of your favorite towns & places to visit in Maine for our next trip!
I LOVE and adore Street and Co. If you want some Asian teppanyaki try Kobe over in Biddeford. It's just south of Portland and their lunch deals are oh-so affordable. 🙂 If you want a more busy and fun atmosphere go in the evening. For AMAZING ice cream (gelato) go to Portland's Gelato Fiasco they make all the stuff themselves and they have AMAZING flavors. Seriously, they make some of my favorite gelato. It should be in the same area as Street and Co. In fact, it's kind of almost right next to the Five Guys.
You looks so pretty! Food looks so delicious!
Such a great outfit! Love the blush color!
Oh, I have endless suggestions! To start, for restaurants in Portland, my favorites are Piccolo (rustic southern Italian, small place owned by a husband and wife…the wife used to work at El Bulli in Spain!); Empire Chinese Kitchen (easy to order all kinds of dishes and do a family style meal), Boda (Thai type street food….their quail eggs are simply amazing, as are the Brussel sprouts and skewers), and Miyake. I keep a running list of restaurants in the Portland area that I still haven't tried, and there are almost 80 on the list!
There are so many great places to see in Maine, but if you have a little bit of time, going to the Camden/Rockland area is a good choice. Eat at Primo (James Beard chef, make reservations well ahead of time….they have their own greenhouses and farm), and go to Cellardoor Winery (they do tours and have a nice deck to sit out on and drink their wines). You can walk out to a lighthouse, and if you time it right, there are several boat festivals during the summer.
You and I have similar feelings on oysters and lobster! I love the brine (my husband call is the liquor) and nothing beats fresh lobster from the shell.
Cute outfit–I love how your hat, gloves, and bag all match!
All look delicious an I love this pink bag!
Wow…the food pics look amazing! And so do you. I got excited when you mentioned the 24 hours LL Bean and their ducks boots (tumbled-leather with shearing lining) hahaha. I am debating whether to get theirs or the Sorel you're wearing in the post. AND I ordered the packable Hunter boot just like yours on Nordstrom but it was back-ordered and they had to cancel it. Bummer!
Love that jacket!!! It is so perfect for the blanket scarves that are so big this season…..sometimes the collar of jackets gets in the way of the scrarf's drape!
I'm from MA but we have a house in midcoast ME. I've lived in DC since college and going to that part of Maine is good for my soul! Do yourself a big favor and head farther north- to the Rockland/Rockport/Camden/Belfast area. I love Portland, but if you're looking for rustic and charming that's the spot. It's so much more quaint- Camden is the most touristy, but well worth the stop. There are TONS of B&Bs; throughout the four towns. Go to Long Grain in Camden for Thai. Tiny little spot and so authentic. It was written up in the NYT.
I love the matching hat, bag and mittens! Drooling over the yummy food eyecandy!
Everything looks great, I love your outfit the pink is gorgeous.
Gorgeous coat and bag! This look is amazing!
I am obsessed with that jacket its so cute and just a great shade of pink!
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BkiUdzA4dbghQvjK-cRv | A rider's Paris-Roubaix can change in the blink of an eye. Just ask Matteo Trentin (Mitchelton Scott), who saw his race go from good to bad, to worse.
The Italian was well-placed during the opening phases of the race and managed to infiltrate a group of nine that formed ahead of the first cobbled sector at Troisvilles. The group would soon swell to over 20 riders, but the European road race champion would find himself eliminated from the move three sectors later after a rear-wheel puncture.
The change from neutral service was tediously slow, and Trentin would be forced to change the same wheel at the end of the sector.
"It was just one puncture, but it wasn't a good change, so I preferred to go back onto our wheels at the end of the sector. That meant I was gone from that break," he told Cyclingnews after finishing the race in 43rd place and over 10 minutes down on winner and former teammate Phillipe Gilbert (Deceuninck-QuickStep).
In the second half of the race, Trentin's race unravelled further still. He was still active in the main group of favourites, but he was unable to respond when Gilbert, Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) and Jumbo-Visma's Wout van Aert made attacks off the front of the race. He would eventually slip back through a number of groups before coming to the Roubaix velodrome with CCC Team's Guillaume Van Keirsbulck.
"In the second half of the race, I tried to make some moves, but I never really got in the right one. I'd make a move, but the right break would then be the next one.
"When the break went, I'd just made my move in the last attack, so I could only watch them go. Sometimes you just don't get in the right move. I'm still happy with the performance, but just not the result. I can be happy with the legs."
His results at the Tour of Flanders (21st) and Paris-Roubaix have taken some of the gloss off Trentin's start to the season. He picked up a top 10 at the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad despite a crash, and followed that with 10th at Milan-San Remo, and two more top 10s at the E3 BinckBank Classic and Gent-Wevelgem. He has won three races this season – a stage at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana and two at the Ruta del Sol – but the aim was to mount a serious challenge at the Classics.
"I haven't been able to do anything special in the cobbles at the big races," he said. "It didn't go as planned, but then I was there in all the other races. Flanders wasn't good, and today wasn't good, but I've never been in the mix at Roubaix. It's another year gone."
Another year gone, but, at still only 29 – and with Gilbert having just won Roubaix at the age of 36 – there's still time for the European champion. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdv04ubnhC4Ri7IBx | Researchers improve optical tissue clearing method to diagnose cancer
by Osaka Prefecture University
Optical clearing process of a brain tissue to visualize the 3D vascular network in fluorescence imaging. Zwitterionic polymer hydrogels including polymer hydrogels that mimic fatty molecules on the tissue promoted the optical tissue clearing process by discharging fats. Credit: ©Chie Kojima, Takayuki Koda, Tetsuro Nariai, Junji Ichihara, Kikuya Sugiura, and Akikazu Matsumoto, Osaka Prefecture University
When it comes to cancer, clarity is key. The ability to visualize cancerous tumors and metastatic tissue three-dimensionally (3D) can help clinicians diagnose the precise type and stage of cancer, while also informing the best treatment methods. To obtain an even clearer tissue for imaging, a research team based in Japan has tested the effectiveness of specialized hydrogels. Acting as a 3D molecular network, these hydrogels can rapidly remove fats from tissues, which are a factor in tissue opacification, without losing their structure. The material is used in several biomedical devices, including contact lenses.
They published their results online on June 21 in Macromolecular Bioscience with the print edition issued on Sep. 16.
"Since 1981, the leading cause of death in Japan has been cancer," said first author Chie Kojima, associate professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry in the Graduate School of Engineering at Osaka Prefecture University. "We need new treatment methods and diagnostic techniques. 3D fluorescence imaging is one such approach that could prove indispensable for understanding multicellular systems on the scale of an organ, as it can give us more information than traditional 2D imaging. This could be useful for personalized medicine in diagnosis, as well as elucidating biological phenomena."
This type of imaging involves tagging certain molecular machines, such as proteins, so they fluoresce with different colors depending on what they are. The glowing signals can be viewed in a variety of samples, from whole organisms down to the cellular level. Most tissues are opaque, though, blocking the ability to see these signals. In 2D imaging, the samples are sliced thinly, which makes the signals easy to see but removes the ability to visualize the full system in 3D.
Previously, researchers have used an approach known as CLARITY, in which the tissues are embedded in polyacrylamide hydrogels. The fats are removed from the tissues and the refractive index of the media is adjusted. The tagged glowing signals can be visualized in 3D, but it takes a month for the cancerous tissue to clear—far too long for a patient waiting for a diagnosis, according to Kojima. In that time, the tumor would have likely spread.
"The optical clearing process time in the CLARITY method needs to be shortened for practical applications," Kojima said.
To cut this time, the researchers used zwitterionic hydrogels, which are balanced in their charged molecules and hold the structure of tissue samples. Of several zwitterionic hydrogel combinations, the team found that polymer hydrogels that mimic fatty molecules on the tissue appear to optically clear tumor tissues the quickest. According to Kojima, the hydrogels are highly osmotic, which may help pull other fatty acids from the tissue.
"Blood vascular networks in murine brain tissues, as well as metastatic tumor tissues could be visualized in 3D using our system," Kojima said.
And they could visualize the tumor tissues quicker than in their previous attempts: What previously took a month could be achieved in a week with the improved approach.
The researchers are continuing to explore the technique and how to apply it for diagnosing cancer in humans.
"We are attempting to apply our system for pathological diagnostics," Kojima said. "We expect that it will be possible to diagnose a whole biopsy sample—instead of thin slices—which could prevent the oversight of small cancers.
Other contributors include Takayuki Koda and Akikazu Matsumoto, Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University; Tetsuro Nariai, and Junji Ichihara, Bioscience Research Laboratory, Sumitomo Chemical Company, Ltd.; and Kikuya Sugiura, Department of Advanced Pathobiology, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University.
This research project is supported by the Osaka University Translational and Clinical Research Core Center and the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) as a part of the Translational Research program; Strategic PRomotion for practical application of INnovative medical Technology (TR-SPRINT), Project for promotion of interdisciplinary collaborative research and developmental initiatives (JP 21lm0203014).
FUNDER: Osaka University Translational and Clinical Research Core Center and the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)
A novel tissue imaging system accelerates cancer diagnosis
More information: Chie Kojima et al, Application of Zwitterionic Polymer Hydrogels to Optical Tissue Clearing for 3D Fluorescence Imaging, Macromolecular Bioscience (2021). DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100170
Provided by Osaka Prefecture University
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BkiUduw5qdmDHWQtrRUc | Q: How do I update an element on my page with a callback? I have a element on my page that looks like this
<td><span class="badge badge-danger">Stopped</span></td>
and I want to update it based on things that are going on in the code.
Take this example.. I have a button and that element, and when I click that button I want to start downloading a list of names. Once it's started I want the text inside that span to say "Started" rather than "Stopped" and than once the code finished running aka the list of names has been downloaded, I want it to say "Done" rather than "Started"
And I've been reading back and forth about how to do this and it seems as if I need to implement ajax somehow and I'm not sure how to.
I guess the button would invoke a asp-action="StartDownload" and then it would look something like this..
public ActionResult StartDownload()
{
StartDownload();
return View("WhereSpanIs");
}
private void StartDownload()
{
//Set span text to "Started" some how
//Finished download
//Set span text to "Done" some how
}
A: For manipulating HTML in the browser when requested by a controller method as in your approach, you would need something like SignalR to enable communication between the server (i.e. controller) and client (i.e. browser).
As you already found out, it's easier using Ajax to update the text in this case (using JavaScript/JQuery). Like in the following example, you could set the text when the button has been clicked, and when the request is complete:
In the view:
<script type="text/javascript">
// call this method on button click
function startDownload() {
// loading, TODO: update the text)
$.ajax({
type: "GET",
url: '@Url.Action("StartDownload", "Home")',
contentType: "application/json; charset=utf-8",
success: function(data) {/* done, TODO: update the text */ },
error: function() { /* error, TODO: update the text }
});
}
</script>
In the (Home) controller:
public ActionResult StartDownload()
{
// TODO: perform the download
return Json(new {status = "OK"});
}
JSON is used to allow the result to be interpretable in JavaScript, although it is not used in this example.
See the Shopping Cart Tutorial for further information.
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BkiUgIs241xiRac9ulGD | Stocks Turn Active on Retreated Views: Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE)
Aaron Smithies December 8, 2016 Street Sector Leave a comment
Shares of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) [Trend Analysis] swings enthusiastically in regular trading session, it an increase of 3.38% to close at $87.67. Alaska Airlines has removed its last major hurdle to buying Virgin America. Alaska said Wednesday it agreed to settle a private antitrust lawsuit that threatened to hold up its $2.6 billion purchase of Virgin America. Seattle-based Alaska did not disclose terms of the settlement, which came days before a trial on the lawsuit was planned to begin in federal district court in San Francisco.
The settlement also came a day after the U.S. Justice Department accepted the purchase, but only after Alaska agreed to scale back a partnership it has with American Airlines on some routes. The deal will make Alaska the nation's fifth-biggest airline, leapfrogging over JetBlue Airways Corp., which also tried to buy Virgin America. Moving forward to saw long-term intention, the experts calculate Return on Investment of 26.90%. The stock is going forward its fifty-two week low with 62.11% and lagging behind from its 52-week high price with 2.19%. ALK last month stock price volatility remained 2.80%.
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) [Trend Analysis] knocking active thrust in leading trading session, shares a decrease of -1.17% to 31.19 with around 44.02 Million shares have changed hands in this session. The Competition and Markets Authority in the U.K. has imposed an 84.2 million pound fine on Pfizer (PFE) and a 5.2 million pound fine on the distributor Flynn Pharma after finding that each broke competition law by charging excessive and unfair prices in the U.K. for phenytoin sodium capsules, an anti-epilepsy drug.CMA stated that the fines follow prices increasing by up to 2,600% overnight after the drug was deliberately de-branded in September 2012.Phenytoin sodium capsules are used in the treatment of epilepsy to prevent and control seizures. As a result of the price increases, NHS expenditure on phenytoin sodium capsules increased from about 2 million pounds a year in 2012 to about 50 million pounds in 2013. The stock is going forward its fifty-two week low with 13.44% and lagging behind from its 52-week high price with -15.05%.
Similar, the positive performance for the quarter recorded as -9.27% and for the year was -0.49%, while the YTD performance remained at 0.28%. PFE has Average True Range for 14 days of 0.69.
Alaska Air Group ALK NYSE:ALK NYSE:PFE PFE Pfizer Inc. 2016-12-08
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BkiUblHxK02iP4Y2taEO | Editorial from University of Texas student newspaper
Link to SAE followup in the Daily Texan
Commentary follows: Burns, shocks, beatings, forced heavy labor under extreme duress – welcome to Guantanamo Bay, or least Sigma Alpha Epsilon's local version of the notorious military prison. On a college campus, torture – with a liberal dousing of alcohol – can simply be called good fun, and this "good fun" has been an accepted, if hushed, ritual of our Greek system for as long as we can remember. Although the deplorable hazing activities revealed this week by four SAE pledges' Travis County court affidavits immediately brought to mind our government's struggles to qualify and define torture in Cuba, to draw a parallel between the scandalously abusive detention camp and the hazing rites of Texas Greek organizations would be unfair. Because unlike the prisoners subjected to torture by our government, the prospective members of SAE and the numerous other Greek groups at UT eagerly volunteer to be physically harmed and mentally shamed year after year.
The Texas Greek system is fueled by the loyalty, pride, tradition and honor of its members. But where are their morals? Considering the "traditions" of barbaric hazing and subsequent forced silence, the cyclical system may have never had them in the first place – and with each new pledge class, misguided ideals are perpetuated into the next generation.
Historically speaking, the Greek system used to serve more of a purpose for its members. College was once for the elite, and eligible men and women could use social organizations to network and secure some form of success or status in their post-college lives. But more and more the system is losing relevance. No longer must one be woven into the fabric of the upper class to become a meaningful citizen, and it's becoming evident that our country would benefit from leadership and independence that are as far removed from the Good Old Boys Club as possible.
The current state of the world calls for massive change and individual innovation. Even UT is bending to the future – our campus is more diverse than ever, and we're constantly on the cutting edge of academia. But the Greek system still sits, stubborn and idle, clinging to its beloved notions of tradition and legacy. Its shameful, pointless and abusive induction behavior continues to weigh the University down.
Something needs to change within the system. We'd like to hear from inside of it – mostly, we'd like to hear the accused speak for themselves and not only through their lawyers. We want those who have experienced or condoned this behavior to come forward and share their side, or at least educate the many fellow UT community members who are shaking their heads in confusion and disgust.
Have they learned anything from this experience? Have their conceptions of honor and integrity changed? Until something within the system gives, people will continue to get away with torture and others will get hurt. And what for?
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About The Contemplative Gaze
The Contemplative Gaze offers resources for personal and group spiritual growth using a contemplative method of viewing art as the catalyst for engagement. We lead programs for congregations and small groups seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves, other faith traditions, and the divine.
Posey Krakowsky is an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of New York. She currently serves as a priest associate at the Church of the Ascension in Greenwich Village. An MDiv graduate of Union Theological Seminary, she also has an STM from General Seminary. Krakowsky has been blending her love of the arts and religion her entire life. She earned her bachelor's degree in early Christian studies from Harvard University, then went on to work in the world of fashion in New York for nine years before her two children were born. She later taught at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in the Bronx, NY before starting seminary. Krakowsky is an award winning fiber artist. She has also been a guest lecturer at Union Theological Seminary, where she co-taught Art & Interfaith Dialogue -- a course which takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is committed to finding ways to bridge the divides between different faith traditions through dialogue. Her art website can be found at poseykrakowskyquilts.com.
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BkiUdWM5qoYDgcJKZcFP | Pong Duad Geyser is in Huai Nam Dang National Park Mae Tang district, Chiang Mai Province Kingdom of Thailand and a nice side trip from the windy roads to Mae Hong Son. The park has a well marked and well maintained trail to get to the geyser. The water is definitely hot coming out of the ground. I know this for two reasons 1. I touched it, yes definitely hot. And 2. There was a couple cooking eggs in the water, - HOT. The trail to the geyser continues to where the earth heated water flowing from the geyser is trapped in a man made pool where the weary traveler can take a break. Province Kingdom of Thailand and a nice side trip from the windy roads to Mae Hong Son. The park has a well marked and well maintained trail to get to the geyser. The water is definitely hot coming out of the ground. I know this for two reasons 1. I touched it, yes definitely hot. And 2. There was a couple cooking eggs in the water, - HOT. The trail to the geyser continues to where the earth heated water flowing from the geyser is trapped in a man made pool where the weary traveler can take a break. | c4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUa7Y4uzqh_FxekdI7 | I wanted to share this really good example of how someone not familiar with invoice discounting and factoring quotations can end up misinterpreting the quotes, when they try to make a comparison - ending up "comparing apples with oranges".
Is It A Cheaper Quote?
In this particular case the prospect had two quotes, one from a provider we had found for them (the cheaper quote) and one they had sourced themselves and they (wrongly) believed it to be cheaper.
I have written before about the issues with comparing quotes, and we have a great deal of invoice finance pricing research that demonstrates how there are variations in charges and minimum fees, between different funders.
In this particular case, the prospect was focused on the discount charge (similar to interest on a loan) and how that compared between the two quotes. The discount fee in the quote we sourced was in fact just over 20% more expensive than the equivalent fee in the quote they had found. However, anyone that works within invoice finance will be aware that discount is often the minority charge, and that service charge is often far more significant, especially when a company is only borrowing relatively small amounts. In this case, the discount fee only accounted for about 18% of the overall charges.
The real issue was that the service charge, accounting for the remaining 82% of the fees, that we found them was about a third of the fee that they were being quoted elsewhere. They were completely overlooking this by focusing only on discount charge. Overall the huge reduction in the service charge that we had found more than negated the small increase in discount fee, delivering a large cost saving overall.
In addition to this, it transpired that the quote they had sourced was non specific about the exact product that was being offered. Experience suggests to us that it is actually a factoring quote, for funding plus a collection service. This is the opposite of what they want, as they have an established in house credit control function, and want to retain that activity. Furthermore, they want a confidential invoice discounting facility, which we are offering. A case of not "comparing apples with apples", rather "apples with oranges". You would be amazed how difficult it is to compare invoice discounting and factoring quotes, and how often prospects make these kinds of mistakes. We are always on hand to help if you need to compare offers or quotes from different invoice finance companies. | c4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
BkiUd0I4eIXhzes6o2Se | Call for Artists!
Dharma Book Club
Partners in Programming
Visual Arts Exhibitions
NEA Big Read
Spirit Room Shirts
James Council
Derek P. Crook
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The Sami Cultural Center of North America's "The Sami Reindeer People," is an exhibit consisting of photographs and artifacts that honors and tells the stories of the Sami families who came from Norway in 1894 and 1898 to teach reindeer husbandry to the native Inupiaq and Yup'ik people of Western Alaska. The Sámi people are an indigenous Finno-Ugric-speaking people inhabiting Sápmi, which today encompasses large northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Kola Peninsula within the Murmansk Oblast of Russia.
In 2004, the first Sami Reindeer People of Alaska exhibit opened in Bethel, Alaska, at the Yupiit Piciyarait Museum, the first of 13 exhibits across Alaska and greater North America. Faith Fjeld and Nathan Muus co-curated the exhibit, with substantial input and participation from Alaska Sami families, including Lois Stover, who was present at every Alaska event. Ruthanne Cecil was also a major researcher and exhibit organizer.
The exhibit includes historic photographs, family stories, duodji (useful items made beautiful), traditional clothing, and a full sized and furnished lavvu—a traditional Sami dwelling. Before the Vesterheim exhibit in 2012-13, the exhibit photographs were redone under the supervision of Marlene Wisuri and an exhibit lavvu was designed and fabricated by Nancy Olson and Marie Olson.
Sami Reindeer People
Classes are held seven days a week. Please visit our schedule for class time.
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BkiUdVo5qoTAlg17hBJW | Липянка (), село,
Петровский сельский совет,
Красноградский район,
Харьковская область.
Код КОАТУУ — 6323385003. Население по переписи 2001 года составляет 85 (31/54 м/ж) человек.
Географическое положение
Село Липянка находится на расстоянии в 3 км от села Дальнее (Кегичевский район).
На расстоянии в 2 км находится железнодорожная станция Шляховой.
История
1908 — дата основания.
Ссылки
Сайт Верховной рады Украины | wikipedia | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdc85qoTDt5iRgIAC | In the very early years after the Olthoi were overthrown, the land was constantly under attack from Tumeroks. Hence, a man named Witshire built a fort upon the ruins of an Empyrean fortress, out to the west of Cragstone. Fort Witshire stood tall and proud for but a short time, for the tumeroks were driven back, and it was soon abandoned. Now it stands alone, out to the west of Cragstone in the fields. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUeyLxK0zjCxN_urdS | If you would like to apply to Cedar Crest College, please visit the home page for International Admissions.
Cedar Crest College is committed to providing our international students with the support services to ensure each student's success. Academic Services works with international students, faculty and staff, community members, US federal officials, and a variety of government agencies.
While studying in the United States, it is important to maintain your F student status. The staff of Academic Services can assist you and answer any questions you may have.
For immigration matters, current students should contact Academic Services at 610-606-4628, advising@cedarcrest.edu or in the International Student Services in Allen House. If you are a new or prospective student, please contact the Admissions Office.
We understand that studying in another country is exciting, and it also can be a time of change, adjustment, and stress. Here at Cedar Crest College we want make sure your study abroad is a positive and growing experience. That is why we are offering the International Student Support Program (ISSP) to support you while studying in the United States.
Brought to you by Morneau Shepell and Cedar Crest College, the ISSP is free to use and your information is kept private. You have unlimited access to articles, tools, resources, and International Student Support Advisors that can help you succeed during your study at Cedar Crest.
Download the free My SSP app from your device's app store (available on Apple and Android devices) to call or chat an advisor, access articles, tools, and resources to help you succeed.
Check out the ISSP today!
This program is confidential within the limits of the law. No one will know you have reached out unless you choose to tell them.
Make an appointment to work on writing assignments, study skills, advising, or any other issues that affect your ability to be successful in college. All of our services are free of charge.
For more information, contact us at 610-606-4628, advising@cedarcrest.edu or in the Student Success Center in Cressman Library. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUc4DxaKgTv2K-T3yj | RADIO January 15, 2019
Illuminations: Erik Friedlander's Remarkable Artistry
Erik Friedlander is today's leading cello innovator and a stalwart of the creative music scene. This mixtape captures highlights from some of his recent projects. Erik Friedlander "Beaufin Street" from Bobebridge (Skipstone) 0:00 Erik Friedlander "Night White" from Block Ice and Propane (Skipstone) 4:03 Erik Friedlander "Twenty-six Gasoline Stations" from Nighthawks (Skipstone) 7:03 Erik Friedlander "Zodiac" from Illuminations -A Suite for Solo Cello (Skipstone) 11:36 Erik Friedlander, Ikue Mori, Sylvie Courvoisier "Cheek to Cheek" from Claws & ...
CATCHING UP WITH July 31, 2018
Erik Friedlander: Reversing Abstraction
Music works in mysterious ways. Take the latest project by Erik Friedlander. Some time ago, the New York cellist went to an exhibition of six absinthe glasses by Pablo Picasso at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Despite the somewhat abstract and deconstructed nature of these sculptures, he got inspired to write some of the most tactile, swinging, even groovy, music he has ever composed. Perhaps Throw a Glass, the name he chose for this project, represents just ...
RADIO April 11, 2018
Erik Friedlander throws a glass of absinthe, and more new releases
This week Mondo Jazz chats with cellist Erik Friedlander about his latest project inspired by Pablo Picasso's bronze sculpture "Glass of Absinthe." Artemisia--a visually stunning vinyl box set containing musically stunning work--features Uri Caine on piano, Mark Helias on bass and Ches Smith on drums. And, of course, more new releases! Playlist Ben Allison "Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" Reinier Baas "Off the Sauce" from Mostly Improvised Instrumental Indie Music on (Mainland) ...
LIVE REVIEWS February 8, 2017
Erik Friedlander At National Concert Hall, Dublin
Erik Friedlander Kevin Barry Room, National Concert Hall jny:Dublin, Ireland February 4, 2017 The sense of privilege was inescapable. To be one of a small number of people present at an intimate performance of music so beautiful felt like a royal invitation. Cellist Erik Friedlander was born the year that Oscar Pettiford died, in 1960, and although nearly half a century has elapsed since Pettiford's death at the age of thirty eight--when he ...
INTERVIEWS January 9, 2017
Erik Friedlander: A Little Cello?
Normally lumped into the 'miscellaneous instruments' category of jazz awards, the cello has been something of a bit player in the colorful history of jazz. That said, today there are arguably more cellists in jazz and contemporary improvised music--and some extraordinary ones at that--than ever before. One of the best known cellists is undoubtedly Erik Friedlander, whose discography as a leader straddles acoustic jazz, film soundtracks, Americana roots, literature-inspired improvisations, extended suites, avant-garde/contemporary classical music, and compositions inspired by ancient ...
ALBUM REVIEWS July 3, 2016
Erik Friedlander: Rings
By Jakob Baekgaard
Repetition is sometimes seen as a bad thing. The mundane cycle of everyday life involving the same actions. However, it is only through repetition that differences can occur. A weekend is only special because it stands out as a difference from the ordinary week. But repetition is not only useful as a way of appreciating difference, it also has it is own poetry, which has been explored by minimalistic pioneers such as Philip Glass and Steve Reich. ...
ALBUM REVIEWS October 27, 2015
Erik Friedlander: Oscalypso
By Troy Collins
As a veteran of the fertile 1990s Downtown NYC scene, cellist Erik Friedlander has been involved in myriad creative endeavors, including innovative sideman work with Dave Douglas and John Zorn, while leading his own unique ensembles, such as Chimera and Topaz. More recently, Friedlander has been performing solo and developing projects inspired by rural Americana, but he has never released an album of covers--until now.Oscalypso features creative reinterpretations of nine of Oscar Pettiford's most beloved tunes. Although Friedlander ...
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BkiUdGI5qhDBMCD_Q4cQ | How Do You Estimate a Quotient Using Compatible Numbers?
Sometimes you don't need to find an exact answer to a problem, and an approximation will work just fine. In this tutorial, see how to estimate the quotient of a division problem by first finding compatible numbers. Take a look! | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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How to Make Friends and Land a Wookiee Life Debt. Star Wars: The Hutt Gambit
Emmet Asher-Perrin
Thu Sep 19, 2013 10:00am 5 comments Favorite This
While The Paradise Snare gives us some much-needed set up for Han's ultimate journey, it's in The Hutt Gambit that a more recognizable scoundrel comes to the forefront. For those who were worried (no one was worried, I know), Han doesn't last long in the Imperial Navy. He is discharged after saving the life of a Wookiee who is almost murdered by slavers. Don't forget, there's that disturbing "human purity" angle to the Empire that no one ever talks about.
Looks like Dewlanna never taught him about those pesky Wookiee life debts, though, because now Han is stuck with Chewbacca. Forever.
Everything about this is perfect.
It occurs to me that this is a way in which Han and Boba Fett are almost exactly alike—they both claim to do things only for selfish reasons, but they're both secretly stuffed with marshmallow fluff. We saw the exact same kind of personal insistence out of Fett in the Bounty Hunter Wars Trilogy. Here, Han is adamant that the reason he saves Chewie is to "pay back" Dewlanna for saving his life. Uh-huh. Sure thing, Han. Just like you came back to save Luke while he was trying to blow up the Death Star because you "weren't gonna let him take all the credit and have all the reward." Of course, one of the primary ways that Solo and Fett diverge as characters is that Fett never stops insisting, while Han eventually just gives up and admits that he's not this hard, cold criminal who doesn't love anybody, not even cuddly Wookiees.
I should not talk about Fett right now, though. He comes in later.
So Han wants to get a real job (read: a job that pays him lots of money) and starts hanging out with an old classmate from the Imperial Academy who has become a smuggler: Mako Spince. He starts gaining his reputation as a galaxy-class pilot and tries to get in with the big guns, specifically Jabba. There are rivalries and feuds between the Hutt clans, because that's what Hutts do when they decide that they're not getting enough diamond-caked cocoa space frogs for their spice lots. This is sort of important because intrigue!
Han hangs out on Nar Shaddaa for a while, gambling and drinking and making best bed-friends with this illusionist named Xaverri. She has this very Zatanna vibe to me, probably because she has a soft spot for not-so-squeaky guys. He and Chewie get involved in her act for kicks before she eventually realizes that having him around makes her all squishy (the marshmallow fluff is contagious), and hurts her ability to scam Imperial officers during her tours. She leaves the boys, who head back to smuggling.
Solo has bigger problems, though. The guys from Ylesia are still really angry that he blew up their spice refineries, and they sic Boba Fett on him. Fett has a clever ploy this time around; Han has something of a reputation, so the bounty hunter injects him with this toxin that makes Han do whatever he says. The fact that this exists in the Star Wars galaxy should give us all pause. This is really screwy. Imagine the many horrendous ways this toxin could be employed that have absolutely nothing to do with capture and delivery. Or even capture and delivery of a different sort. It's practically relieving that the only person using it here is Fett—at least there's an honor system at work.
Everything is looking bleak for Han, but luckily, someone else wants his expertise. Lando isn't a fan of bounty hunters and really needs Han for his piloting skills in a bad way. So he manages to sneak up on Fett, inject him with his own scary medicine, then tells him to fly far, far away. I would put this on the list of "Top Ten Ways to Make Sure Boba Fett Spends His Life Trying to Ruin Yours." In fact, with this knowledge, watching Fett swagger around Cloud City in Empire Strikes Back is sort of brilliant. He's got his two least favorite people under his thumb, and neither of them are capable of doing a damn thing about it because of the mean Sith Lord rolling through the halls. Worse, the alliance between Han and Lando that lost Fett this first bounty has completely deteriorated due to Lando's betrayal. It's a Kaminoan Christmas for Boba.
But that comes later. First, Lando tells Han that he can pick a ship from a gambler's used lot in exchange for teaching him how to fly. It's adorable. Lando takes the best ship for himself, though—Han's beloved Falcon. This is the ship Lando uses for his lessons. Han gets a crappy old freighter that he names Bria. Ugh, Han, stop. No naming ships after old girlfriends. The Emo-Romeo Setting doesn't suit you. (It's weird to think about how the age gap between Han and Leia is about a decade, but not when you see him like this. Leia would have brunched on this undercooked version of Han, and she's only about fourteen during the events of this book. Get out of your mid-twenties, Solo.)
So we get to the Big Plot part of the book, which involves some Hutt warring and eventually awfulness due to the Empire getting involved in business. To start, Aruk the Hutt is assassinated via stealthy slow poison. This puts Jabba and Jiliac in a place of power, or it would if continued Rebel activity hadn't convinced Palpatine that he needed to put his foot down. For some reason, the Empire decides that the lawless Hutt sector is really to blame for all the Rebels getting their way, and makes plans to attack them. The Hutts are understandably concerned, and ask Han to go talk to their Moff and their admiral and bribe one of them out of the battle. The logic is that Han knows Imperial stuff on account of being trained as one.
Han's meetings go badly—he only manages to get the battle plans from the admiral in exchange for a lot of gems, and it doesn't guarantee the smugglers and Hutts a victory. In addition, he finds that the ex-so-special-he-named-a-ship-after-her, Bria, is mistress to the main Moff in charge of the strike. Bria's actually working as a spy for the Corellian Resistance, but it's not like she can tell Han that; it's important for this to lead to at least a few years of anguished brooding on his part.
Oddly, even after handing over the strike plans to give Han and Co. a fighting chance, the bribed admiral is later called by an unknown source and instructed to throw the battle. He does as he's told, and the smugglers win the Battle of Nar Shaddaa. Go Han! Go smugglers! Go rebel sympathizers! That Moff that Bria was spying on is toast, we presume.
These several years of Han's life have played out in a telling manner. He seems attracted to people who hate the Empire. He's always fighting with underdogs. He falls in with criminals because they are most praising of his abilities. Doesn't sound like a really bad guy, does it? The makings are all there for Han to become a Rebel Alliance General. He just needs better friends. A solid push in the right direction. He's about to get the preemptive one, but that's in the next book. In the meantime, his ship has been irreparably damaged in the battle, so Lando does what any good friend would do—he advises Han to enter a big sabacc tournament that he's headed to on Cloud City. Han figures he might win enough credits to get a new ship and gamely follows.
Oh, Lando. You're going to be ever so sorry you suggested that.
Emmet Asher-Perrin loves that Lando really did lose the Falcon to Han fair and square. Everyone should probably be concerned. You can bug her on Twitter and read more of her work here and elsewhere.
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BkiUbUI5qoTDtofJ897E | Zero Emissions Vehicles
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The Electric Car
by Stan Gassman
A Brief History and What's Next?
At the end of the 19th century, any vehicle not pulled by a horse or mule was considered an alternative power vehicle, powered by steam, electricity or gasoline. But oil was discovered in Texas in 1901 and by 1920, gasoline fueled internal-combustion engine vehicles dominated the marketplace. Electricity and steam powered vehicles became distant also-rans. Oil was cheap, effective, readily available and easily transportable. It was also dirty, noisy and smelly but these characteristics were minor in comparison with its cost and availability.
Electric cars were introduced in the first half of the 19th century. At the end of the 20th century, electric vehicles held most world speed and distance records. They were cleaner, quieter, easier to operate and easier to maintain than steam or gasoline fueled cars but had a fatal weakness: battery technology limited the driving range of electric cars to between 40 and 50 miles before needing a 6 to 8 hour charge. Electric vehicles continued to be manufactured in the U.S. through 1939.
The ZEV Mandate
No electric cars were produced in the U.S. between 1939 and 1996. That changed when General Motors produced the EV1 in response to California's 1991 zero emission vehicle mandate which required 2% of all new cars sold by major auto manufacturers in California in 1998 to meet 'zero emission' standards. The first EV1 autos used lead-acid batteries. Second generation GM EV1 cars had a range of 160 miles using nickel metal hydride batteries. A total of 4-5,000 electric vehicles were sold in the U.S. under the ZEV mandate.
In 2001 GM and Daimler Chrysler sued California for regulating fuel economy in violation of U.S. law, after which California relaxed the zero emission vehicle mandate. In late 2003, GM cancelled the EV1 program and other manufacturers soon followed suit. The film "Who Killed the Electric Car?" suggested that GM's EV1 program was canceled once California relaxed its zero emission vehicle mandate because 1) production was no longer essential; 2) electric cars impacted the oil industry; and 3) sale of electric cars adversely affected GM's replacement parts after-market. Virtually all EV1 cars, leased to the public, were recalled and destroyed by GM who estimated that they invested $1 billion in development of the EV-1. General Motors recently announced that the electric Chevy Volt (hybrid electric vehicle) will be available for sale in the U.S. in 2010.
Enter the 21st Century
According to the US Department of Energy, more than 60,000 electric cars are in use in the US with more than 15,000 operational in California. More than 800 vehicles (mainly Toyota RAV4 EVs), produced during California's zero emission mandate have survived with several logging more than 110,000 miles, proving durability and maintainability.
Although there is no zero emission mandates in place, the marketplace has spoken. The combination of high gasoline prices, global warming and the absurdity of U.S. dependence on Middle Eastern sources of oil has inspired development and manufacture of electric vehicles.
• Five low-speed (neighborhood) model electric vehicles and six expressway capable electric vehicles are currently in production.
• In addition to Chrysler, Ford, GM, Toyota, Nissan, VW and Renault, a dozen or more new auto firms have introduced or plan to introduce electric cars by 2010.
• The industry is rapidly moving towards new battery technology. Tesla Motors and Miles Electric Vehicles amongst others are now using Lithium-ion battery technology.
Europe and Japan
Since the first oil embargo in 1973 Europe has shown a continuous interest in electric vehicles. Today, electric cars are being built across Europe from Norway to Italy. Not to be left out, Mitsubishi and Subaru announced that they would be manufacturing lithium ion-powered cars before 2010. Toyota and Honda and Nissan will also have production models available in the U.S.
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
43 states and Washington D.C. allow operation of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) that can travel on streets which have a maximum 35 mph speed limit. Local jurisdictions have the right to ban their use or may require licensing and liability insurance. NEVs must have seatbelts, four wheels, windshield safety glass, windshield wipers, headlights, taillights, and turn signals but airbags aren't required. NEVs cannot legally travel faster than 25 mph. They're usually equipped with lead acid batteries offering a range of about 30 miles. Prices range from around $6000 to more than $14,000.
Freeway Electric Vehicles
Aside from Toyota RAV4 EVs, most electric vehicles operating in the U.S. in 2008 are NEVs. Freeway capable vehicles are expected to be readily available by 2010. In addition to Tesla, Chevy (Volt), Mitsubishi, Nissan, Honda (hydrogen fuel cell technology) and Toyota, we can look for electric vehicles from Think (Norway), Smart EV (Mercedes) and Zenn (Toronto).
Electric Vehicle Benefits
• Pure electric vehicles are true zero emissions vehicles. No greenhouse gases are emitted during vehicle operation.
• Gasoline is eliminated, replaced by grid sourced electricity generated from traditional and increasingly renewable sources. Many electric vehicles have factory installed or aftermarket solar panels installed on roofs.
• Fuel cost (electricity) per mile is 20-25% of gasoline or flex-fuel cost.
• 95% of the energy used to recharge EVs comes from domestic sources. Dependence on foreign oil is reduced.
• Very low vehicle operation and maintenance costs.
• Self energy generation through regenerative braking.
• Simple battery recharging through standard household 110V outlets and recharging stations.
•Electric vehicles are in production and available today at prices in a similar range to that of traditional gasoline and hybrid cars. A few models are also available in the luxury price range.
• 250-300 mileage range using Lithium-ion batteries
• Battery cost, weight, disposal
• Few commercial battery recharging stations
• At-home battery charging is not practical for apartment dwellers and those who cannot park near their home
Overcoming limitations
• EV mileage range will increase as battery technology improves.
• Battery footprint, cost and weight will be reduced through new technology.
• Battery recharging stations will spread as EV production increases
Implications and Consequences
• Physical vehicle characteristics and conveniences will change. Vehicles will take on non-traditional appearances
• Vehicle reliability and durability will increase
• Vehicle operating costs will decline as fuel costs, repair costs and replacement parts costs will all decline
• Reduced congestion due to smaller vehicle footprint
• More consumer choices
• Reduced dependence on fossil fuels, imported oil
Stan Gassman, BSC Sustainability Services, Copyright 2008-2009
Stan Gassman is a co-founder and principal of BSC Sustainability Services, http://www.bscsustainabilityservices.com a consulting company devoted to helping clients increase marketplace value by incorporating sustainability within their culture and operations.
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5/28/2015, page 3, under Begin Lace Chart, both Row 2 and Row 4 should end with k2 (not p2.) - pattern update sent 5/28, updated version corrected the mistake.
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BkiUdnQ4eIXgu4C77YF2 | Sacha Baron Cohen >
Brian May Says Sacha Baron Cohen Won't Be Playing...
Brian May Says Sacha Baron Cohen Won't Be Playing Freddie Mercury In Queen Biopic
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 March 2015
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Looks like we won't be seeing Sacha playing Freddie anytime soon.
Well it was a good idea while it lasted, but it appears Sacha Baron Cohen will not be playing Freddie Mercury in the upcoming Queen biopic after all, guitarist Brian May has confirmed. Queen's long time manager Jim Beach was said to have announced Cohen's involvement in the film on Thursday, while accepting an award at the Artist & Management Awards at London's Troxy venue.
Sadly we will not get to see Sacha Baron Cohen sing 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
According to the Daily Mail, Beach had told the audience "You have probably followed the saga of the famous Queen-Freddie Mercury biopic which has been developing in Hollywood for the last seven years. An important breakthrough is that we have now managed to persuade Sacha Baron Cohen to write, produce and direct this movie, and he has also agreed to star."
But after the news that Cohen would be playing the iconic Queen frontman spread like wildfire, Queen guitarist Brian May took to his official website to clear up the reports. "[There was] a small joke that Jim threw in during his acceptance speech," the guitarist began.
"He said that, in response to [inquiries] about the progress on the Freddie feature film, that Sacha Baron Cohen had been re-engaged to write, produce, and direct the film, as well as starring in all four major roles! I'm afraid some folks might have taken it seriously!"
More: So THAT's Why Sacha Baron Cohen Was Kicked Out of Wembley
Cohen had been previously linked to the project, but had dropped out in 2013 reportedly citing 'creative differences'. The difference seemed to have stemmed from Mercury's bandmates Brian May and Roger Taylor, who reportedly felt that the Bruno actor wasn't the right choice to play the frontman.
May later laid out his feelings in a 2013 interview with Classic Rock magazine saying, "In the end, we felt that his presence in the movie would be very distracting. What led us to that conclusion was the last three movies that he's made - The Dictator, Les Miserables and Hugo, in which he makes outstanding performances, but they're very much Sacha Baron Cohen performances"
More: Will The Freddie Mercury Biopic Ever Make It To The Big Screen?
"We thought there has to be no distraction in the Freddie movie. You have to really suspend that disbelief – the man who plays Freddie, you have to really believe is Freddie. And we didn't think that could really happen with Sacha."
"That's not any criticism of his talent whatsoever, it's just a feeling that it was not going to work – that the pieces didn't fit together anymore," May added.
But now we know that Cohen won't be playing Mercury it seems the long in development biopic is no closer to finally getting off the ground. But with Cohen now out of the running, perhaps May and Taylor can take a look at Skyfall actor Ben Whishaw, who previously expressed interested in playing the singer and we think would make a pretty awesome Freddie!
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BkiUfFE5qhLBmqyw5m0N | Look: Andrew Luck looks totally different in rare public appearance
Andrew Luck made a surprise appearance at the National Championship game on Monday, and nobody quite expected him to look the way he did. Luck turned up at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for Monday's game and made an appearance on ESPN's pregame coverage. The former Indianapolis Colts quarterback looked nothing like most fans remembered:… Read More
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Andrew Luck made a surprise appearance at the National Championship game on Monday, and nobody quite expected him to look the way he did.
Luck turned up at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for Monday's game and made an appearance on ESPN's pregame coverage. The former Indianapolis Colts quarterback looked nothing like most fans remembered: he was much thinner and sported a mustache. Those spawned plenty of jokes online, as did his choice of wardrobe.
Andrew Luck looks SKINNY. pic.twitter.com/g6N6toyIdf
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 10, 2022
Safe to say Andy Luck isn't coming back to the gridiron anytime soon. He might weigh 170 soaking wet pic.twitter.com/XnuPz6ANba
— Nick Maraldo (@nickmaraldo) January 10, 2022
Andrew Luck couldn't find anything better to wear?
The dude showed up with a suit jacket on top of a polo pic.twitter.com/XqK39Tld3B
— Jeremiah Stoddard (@jeremiah_stod7) January 10, 2022
Andrew Luck looks like he enjoys going to his favorite microbrewery for a beer flight after he finishes work at Gatekeepr, an app for people who want to stop their municipalities from building low-income housing pic.twitter.com/0ClOUTduZR
— Nick Stellini (@StelliniTweets) January 10, 2022
Andrew Luck looking like a slim jim pic.twitter.com/53sH5iovEW
— Big Bens nonbiological son (@BigSteelerMood) January 10, 2022
Luck, who abruptly retired from the NFL in 2019 at the age of 29, said he had been on "full-time daddy duty" since making that decision.
Andrew Luck and @RGIII give advice for Bryce Young and Stetson Bennett ahead of the #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/IsOU2qMTu4
— ESPN (@espn) January 10, 2022
It was both nice and unexpected to see Luck, even if the appearance was unexpected to say the least. Considering what happened to the Colts Sunday, a lot of fans in Indiana would probably like to see him back playing, but that is clearly not in the cards. | commoncrawl | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
BkiUdnnxaKPQos1WZu7I | Mike Martz
Rich Brooks, Chuck Knox, Norv Turner, Dick Vermeil
Lovie Smith
3 Mike Martz Coaching Tree
4 Playing Career
Mike Martz was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1992 to 2011, finishing his career as the offensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears. Over his nineteen years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 148-155-1. He was the head coach of the St. Louis Rams from 2000 until the 2005 season, during which time the Rams went 57-39-0. During his career he was a head coach for six seasons.
During his time as head coach and offensive coordinator he coached two players to award-winning seasons. As the head coach for the Rams Kurt Warner won Most Valuable Player and Marshall Faulk won AP Offensive Player of the Year (2) and Most Valuable Player. As the offensive coordinator for the Rams Kurt Warner won Most Valuable Player and Marshall Faulk won AP Offensive Player of the Year.
Mike Martz Coaching Tree
Before he was a head coach, Martz served as an assistant coach for Chuck Knox, Rich Brooks, Norv Turner, Dick Vermeil, Rod Marinelli, Mike Nolan, and Lovie Smith. Three of these years were spent on Knox's coaching staff. One assistant coach from his coaching staffs, Lovie Smith, was eventually hired as a head coach. After coaching on Mike Martz's coaching staff, he was the head coach of the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers for eleven seasons where he combined for a regular season record of 89-87-0 and 3-3 in the playoffs.
Playing Career
Martz played tight end while at college.
2011 Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator 8-8-0 0-0
2010 Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator 11-5-0 1-1
2008 San Francisco 49ers Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach 7-9-0 0-0
2007 Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator 7-9-0 0-0
2006 Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator 3-13-0 0-0
2005 St. Louis Rams Head Coach 6-10-0 0-0
2004 St. Louis Rams Head Coach 8-8-0 1-1
2003 St. Louis Rams Head Coach 12-4-0 0-1
1999 St. Louis Rams Offensive Coordinator 13-3-0 3-0
1998 Washington Redskins Quarterbacks Coach 6-10-0 0-0
1997 Washington Redskins Quarterbacks Coach 8-7-1 0-0
1996 St. Louis Rams Wide Receivers Coach 6-10-0 0-0
1995 St. Louis Rams Wide Receivers Coach 7-9-0 0-0
1994 Los Angeles Rams Quarterbacks Coach 4-12-0 0-0
1993 Los Angeles Rams Offensive Assistant Coach 5-11-0 0-0
Championships won: 1999
Conference Championships won: 1999 and 2001
Third in total wins for the Los Angeles Rams.
Fifth in winning percentage for the Los Angeles Rams.
Past teams coached for: Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins
College Attended: Fresno State Bulldogs
Position Played: Tight End | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUcsg5qsNCPbQZ6u33 | Ammosperma es un género botánico de plantas, pertenecientes a la familia Brassicaceae. Comprende ocho especies descritas y de estas solo 2 aceptadas.
Taxonomía
El género fue descrito por Joseph Dalton Hooker y publicado en Genera Plantarum 1: 82. 1862.
Especies aceptadas
A continuación se brinda un listado de las especies del género Ammosperma aceptadas hasta septiembre de 2013, ordenadas alfabéticamente. Para cada una se indica el nombre binomial seguido del autor, abreviado según las convenciones y usos.
Ammosperma cinerea (Desf.) Baill.
Ammosperma variabile Nègre & Le Houér.
Referencias
Brassiceae | wikipedia | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUbsA4uzki0mx0Nmcd | The industry shift to slabs didn't just catch out major PC makers: peripherals builder Logitech also found life hard going, judging by the amount of red ink scrawled over its Q4 2012 financial figures.
The mouse, keyboard and speaker tech purveyor reported operating losses of $37m for Q4 (ended 31 March), including $16m in restructuring charges as well as a $6m goodwill impairment. This compared unfavourably to an operating profit of $24m a year ago.
Turnover also headed in the wrong direction, landing at $469m - some 12 per cent off the pace set by last year's sales figures of $532m.
Logitech's president and CEO, Bracken Darrell, said that aside from EMEA retail business was starting to stabilise.
"In Europe, the combination of the difficult macro-economic environment and the very slow PC market stalled our business in Q4," he claimed in a canned statement .
The consumer unit grew its mice and keyboards divisions by six per cent in Asia and the Americas, bucking the downward PC shipments trends in those regions for the period where unit sales fell 14 per cent.
Momentum for tab related accessories was "strong" he added, including the Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the iPad mini.
The full extent of Logitech's problems are apparent in full year figures that show net losses of $228m, compared to a profit of $71m a year earlier. Sales dropped to $2.1bn from £$2.3bn.
Darrell says the company has "taken appropriate actions to effect a turnaround" which include narrowing the portfolio areas, restructuring the LifeSize video conferencing division, and prioritising tab kit. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUd3Q5qYVBihbKC9Yr | Username: LoveYourCountry
Latest Posts by LoveYourCountry:
Kari Lake Speaks on Her Faith: "The
News Is a LIE, the Bible Is the TRUTH" replies
The American Tribune, by Will Original Article
Posted by LoveYourCountry — 11/1/2022 9:15:40 AM Post Reply
Appearing on the Glenn Beck podcast, Kari Lake, Arizona's GOP gubernatorial candidate, pushed back on rumors about her religious beliefs and discussed her Christian faith. She spoke with Beck about her spiritual journey over the past few years and how she returned to the faith following her being "canceled" in 2019 thanks to a hot mic capturing her using some vulgar language in reference to a local paper.
After Saying Life Was Unfair, Serena Williams
Showed Up To Tennis Match In Diamond-Encrusted
Outfit And Shoes replies
Blue State Conservative, by Hailey Sanibel Original Article
Posted by LoveYourCountry — 9/2/2022 12:01:01 PM Post Reply
Serena Williams is finally disappearing from tennis. That's the good news. The bad news is that she sees her career "evolving," which means she will force her idiot politics onto us from other platforms. Perhaps in a most fitting way then, Williams announced her retirement claiming life is unfair, sounding like a child that didn't get a second ice cream cone. Apparently, unfair and oppressed means paying more for a single tennis outfit, worn for about two hours, than most people make in a year. Yahoo! News writes: "For her first US Open 2022 look, Williams wore a custom
New York Times Continues Its
Long History of Covering for Commies with
Gorbachev Obit replies
Breitbart, by James P. Pinkerton Original Article
Posted by LoveYourCountry — 8/31/2022 7:57:50 AM Post Reply
You can always count on the New York Times to put its liberal spin on events. For instance, this breaking news headline: "Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader who transformed the map of Europe and presided over the end of the Cold War, has died at 91." We can see the spin here: the Times gives Gorbachev credit for being the doer, using the two active-voice verbs "transformed" and "presided." In other words, the Times is awarding the deceased communist kudos for ending the Cold War and liberating Eastern Europe. Not someone such as, say, the anti-communist Ronald Reagan or other heroes of anti-Soviet resistance.
Shocker! Mike Tyson States His Political
Beliefs, And They're Not What You Might Think replies
Blue State Conservative, by Jess Lawson Original Article
There are essentially three types of celebrities who weigh in on politics, and they normally come from either Hollywood, the music industry, or the sports world. The most common is the bright but detached, ill-informed but vocal leftist. In this category, we find mostly obnoxious hypocrites such as Matt Damon, Oprah Winfrey, and Sean Penn. The next group can be described as dumb-as-a-stump ignoramus liberals, who tend to be the loudest and most annoying, and are almost as plentiful as the first category. Members of this class include Eminem, LeBron James, and Mark Ruffalo, and the list seems to be growing by the day.
Kinzinger: I Will Help Left-Wing Dems
Win Over Republicans — Democracy at Stake replies
Breitbart, by Pam Key Original Article
Posted by LoveYourCountry — 8/28/2022 1:26:56 PM Post Reply
Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) said Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" that he will help "left-wing Democrats" win over Republicans who he believes do not respect democracy. Anchor Chuck Todd asked, "I'm curious. Liz Cheney said in some cases. She may have to help a diagram win against an anti-democracy Republican win. Do you feel that is what you will be doing the next couple of years or so?" Kinzinger said, "Yes. The biggest issue, not everybody agrees with me and certainly in my party and even Democrats like so say, but you're still a conservative, yeah, I'm a conservative,
NYT Op-Ed: Throw out the 'Broken Constitution'
and 'Reclaim America' replies
Breitbart, by Joshua Klein Original Article
The "broken" and "famously undemocratic" U.S. Constitution "stands in the way" of "real" freedom and democracy, according to a New York Times op-ed by two Ivy League law professors. The pair issued a call to "radically alter the basic rules of the game" by no longer requiring us to "justify our politics by the Constitution."A Friday New York Times essay, titled "The Constitution Is Broken and Should Not Be Reclaimed," and penned by law professors Ryan D. Doerfler of Harvard and Samuel Moyn of Yale, claims when liberals "lose in the Supreme Court" they often blame justices for misreading the Constitution,
Taunting Tater: Fired CNN Host Brian Stelter
Gets Hilarious Sendoffs replies
Blue State Conservative, by Jordan Case Original Article
When it comes to examples of leftwing bias in the mainstream media, there is perhaps no better example than former CNN host Brian Stelter. Most of the clowns on MSNBC don't pretend to be neutral and will come right out and admit their leftism. The broadcast networks' talking heads are much more subtle and have therefore become adept at hiding their affiliations with the Democratic Party. And, of course, outlets such as the New York Times and Washington Post have scores of 'journalists' who would give Stelter a run for their far-left money, but we're not forced to see their big heads on TV screens when walking through an airport.
Ohio Flips: 1st Poll Post Mar-a-Lago Raid
Shows J.D. Vance, Republicans Have Overtaken Democrats replies
Breitbart, by Jacob Bliss Original Article
In the first poll since the unprecedented Mar-a-Lago raid, Emerson College Polling showed that J.D. Vance, the Trump-backed Republican nominee for Ohio's open U.S. Senate seat, and Republicans had overtaken Democrats in the Buckeye State. Vance leads Ryan by three points in the most recent Emerson College poll. The poll found that 45 percent of the 925 general election voters would vote for Vance over the 42 percent who would vote for Ryan. There were also four percent who said someone else, and ten percent were undecided.
Go Woke, Go Broke: Fitness Company Peloton
Announces Massive Layoffs Amid Cratering
Stock Price replies
The story of Peloton Interactive, Inc is one that in normal circumstances Americans could be extremely proud of. The company was founded only ten short years ago in New York City, the brainchild of five ambitious and daring young entrepreneurs who were looking to reimagine ways for people to stay physically fit. They were a hybrid of traditional technology and a modern fitness company, and they jumped out to an exceptionally quick start. By the time the COVID pandemic took hold in March 2020 and changed the world forever, Peloton was poised to reap the rewards of a brilliant idea and impeccable timing.
Liz Cheney 'Ashamed' Republicans Question
FBI's Credibility After Mar-a-Lago Raid replies
Breitbart, by Wendell Husebø Original Article
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) said Thursday she is "ashamed" that Republicans are questioning the FBI's credibility after it raided former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago. "I have been ashamed to hear members of my party attacking the integrity of the FBI agents involved with the recent Mar-a-Lago search," she claimed. "These are sickening comments that put the lives of patriotic public servants at risk." Cheney's remarks follow multiple investigations into Trump, including the Russia hoax and two impeachment trials. Before that, the FBI looked the other way in 2016 regarding Hillary Clinton's 33,000 acid-washed emails.
Report: FBI Agents Searched Through Melania
Trump's Wardrobe During Mar-a-Lago Raid replies
Breitbart, by Jordan Dixon-Hamilton Original Article
FBI agents reportedly searched through former first lady Melania Trump's wardrobe during Monday's raid of Mar-a-Lago, the Trump family's residence in Florida. Former President Donald Trump announced the FBI raided his home in a statement issued Monday. "These are dark times for our Nation, as my beautiful home, Mar- A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents," Trump said. "Nothing like this has ever happened to a President of the United States before."
Pink Floyd Front Man Roger Waters Has
Been Political For Years, But Now He's
A Pariah For Doing The Unthinkable replies
Posted by LoveYourCountry — 8/9/2022 8:49:59 AM Post Reply
Roger Waters is a talented man who, along with guitarist David Gilmour, was largely responsible for the incredible success of the band Pink Floyd. Albums such as Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall have sold tens of millions of copies and have made Waters very wealthy. Roger Waters is also an intelligent man. One doesn't create the quality of music that Waters has without a significant intellect, and if we've ever seen him interviewed as he discusses his achievements it's clear he's a smart guy. But Waters isn't nearly as smart as he apparently thinks he is. Roger Waters has been quick to offer his political opinions | commoncrawl | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
BkiUdYg4uBhi9jcJU1Nh | Dozens of University of Missouri–St. Louis students, faculty and staff assembled outside Woods Hall early on Nov. 11 – Veterans Day – for a ceremony to raise the American flag and sing the national anthem. The event preceded an open house at UMSL's Department of Military and Veteran Studies.
The number of military veterans enrolling at UMSL has been steadily increasing over the past five years, in large part because of the campus' commitment to create the department and associated Veterans Center to focus on the unique needs of veterans. These efforts have been lauded by veterans and are gaining national recognition as well.
Earlier this month, UMSL learned that Military Times had again designated it as a "Best for Vets" college. UMSL ranked 40th nationally among the 130 colleges receiving the recognition.
Victory Media last week named UMSL to its 2017 "Military Friendly Schools" list. It's the second year the campus earned that distinction. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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