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Smile for M3GAN
Child's Play is not one of my favorite. That's because I just find the doll killer just too silly. In fact, in the later films, they are just straight up comedies. …
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The first horror film of 2023 is called M3GAN. To be honest, it's not really a horror film, more like comedy/horror…
M3GAN is from James Wan, who created Saw, Insidious and The Conjuring franchises.
The story is simple, it's about a doll with artificial intelligence, designed to be a friend and protector to recently orphaned 8-year-old. Unfortunately, M3GAN's programming and logic is out of control, as the doll murders everyone it thinks is a treat.
The film suffers a little from pacing. It took a long time before we're introduced to M3GAN. I thought they spent too much time setting up back stories and build characters. However, once M3GAN is introduced, every moment the doll's on screen is a treat. You love watching the evil doll and attitude. At times it felt like this could be the latest Child's Play film and sometime I thought wouldn't it be cool to have a M3GAN vs Chucky film?
I know it's not the child's fault, but at times, I found the character infuriating. When M3GAN is taken away from her, she's screaming and crying and I just wanted to shut her up! I guess it's great acting on Jenna Davis' behalf, but I hated the spoiled brat so much towards the end of the film.
My one big complaint about the film was the dancing/killing part of the film. It just comes out of nowhere, there was really no setup why she's doing it.
If you saw the trailer and loved it, you're going to love the movie. It's all very predictable… if you were hoping for more, you're not going to find it.
For those wanting a Rated-R cut of the film, look for the new version on streaming soon.
This is one of my favorite horror film this, and last year. The film was actually based on a short story (Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan) which may explain the lack of story... but what it lacked, it made up for such a horrific, satisfying ending. …
One of last year's best horror film, Smile, is out now on Bluray/DVD and streaming on Paramount+. If you've seen the film It Follows, it has a similar premise.
In Smile, the main character Rose Cotter witnessed a horrific suicide, with the person smiling as they killed themselves. Since then, she's plagued with this supernatural entity. After researching, with the help of her ex-boyfriend, a police detective, she finds out that she can only break out of this chain if she murders someone.
It's a very good film. Very good pacing, and very good uses of sound to create tension and unease.
Perhaps the reason why the film seems so refined, it is because the director Parker Finn, actually kind of a did a test run with his short horror film Laura Hasn't Slept. I haven't seen the original movie, but I'm assuming he took what he learned from making that original film, and, with a bigger budget and extra casting, he was able to put together a better film.
While audiences overwhelmingly loves the film, some critics said it was too formulaic and felt the story was padded to a two hour feature from its original 11-minute short. You know what I say, critics have never liked genre films, particularly gruesome, horrific films like Smile. If you like The Ring (both the American version and the Japanese version) or It Follows, you'll be entertained by Smile.
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Robinson Cano Sweepstakes Begin Now
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AirAsia is World's Best Low Cost Airline for 6 years straight!
By Melo Villareal On Jul 16, 2014
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18.9 million customer surveys also crowned AirAsia as the 'Best in Asia' for the sixth time
AirAsia is once again named the 'World's Best Low Cost Airline' at the 2014 World Airline Awards today, bringing the tally to six consecutive wins of the coveted award by the airline. AirAsia also won 'Asia's Best Low Cost Airline' award for the sixth consecutive year.
The Skytrax World Airline Awards is the global benchmark of airline excellence and one of the most prestigious accolades for the airline industry. This annual global survey is conducted over a 10-month period, covering over 245 airlines from the largest international airlines to smaller domestic carriers. A total of 18.9 million customer surveys were completed, measuring standards across 41 key performance indicators of an airline's front-line product and services.
AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said, "It all started with a dream 12 years ago. From two aging aircraft and just six routes back in 2002, we have grown to operate a proud fleet of over 160 aircraft, 95 destinations and carried over 250 million guests. It is a great honour to be acknowledged as the World's Best Low Cost Airline for six consecutive years and for that, I thank our guests, whose valuable criticisms and feedback made us an outstanding airline today and my incredible team of Allstars who work hard every day to deliver only the best.
AirAsia is Worlds Best Low Cost Airline
"In aviation, the one thing that remains constant is change and innovation. However, such strategies are only successful if they are supported by partners such as airport authorities. We invite them to work as a team and help us to continue to be the world's best."
"This year, we are proud to announce a comeback in the low cost carrier market in Japan, with new partners and investors. We shall re-emerge with a greater strategy and business plan in our quest to revolutionize Japan's LCC segment. We are also ecstatic with the grand launch of AirAsia India, our latest affiliate committed to innovatively tap into India's underserved aviation market and becoming the obvious choice for low cost travel in India, via lowest fares and unparalleled service and product options."
AirAsia was established in December 2001, with a mission to democratize air travel in the region and has been operationally profitable from day one of its launch as a low-cost carrier. As a pioneer in the low-cost carrier industry in Asia, AirAsia has set travel trends with many others following in its trail throughout the region. Besides Malaysia, the AirAsia Group also has affiliates in Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, India and making a comeback in Japan.
Throughout its existence, AirAsia has established itself as a market leader and innovator in travel and technology, offering not just flights but a wholesome travel experience with the introduction of mobile apps, interactive travel guides, self check-in options and more.
All airline affiliates in the AirAsia Group operate one of the youngest fleet of Airbus A320 in the world, with an average age of only 3 years group wide; with firm orders of 475 Airbus A320 aircraft and deliveries up till 2026. Apart from a modern fleet, AirAsia offers consumer-friendly products and services complemented with everyday low fares, extensive route network and unmatched flight frequencies; along with convenient booking and payment channels and value added services such as hot meals, seat allocations and baggage allowances.
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Not only have I experienced an inpromptu picnic but many other inpromtu experience have come from things I keep in my car. I never seem to have enough napkins though. I need to work on that. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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BkiUcUDxaKPQokFdbHOZ | John Askey's new look Silkmen side face local rivals Bury tomorrow evening as the Gaffer runs his eye over his squad once more.
Coming in to the match after an encouraging performance against Championship side Derby County, The Silkmen will be determined to put The Shakers to the sword and stake their own claim for a place in the starting eleven in the process.
It is thought that Macc will play a similar team to that which was seen on Saturday, the only change being that I would be surprised to see Jack Storer named on the team sheet!
Personally, I am looking forward to seeing 'keeper Alex Gogic who had a stormer of a debut on Saturday, and the athletic Kobi Arthur once more – that latter of which Steve Watson has confirmed every effort is being made to keep him at the club ahead of the new season.
The Shakers will be buoyed by the signing of former Leeds United and Preston striker Jermaine Beckford who joined the club over the summer.
Managed by Steve Watson's old Newcastle United pal Lee Clarke, Bury have seen two notable departures over the last few weeks – both of whom making moves in to the Championship.
James Vaughan was the first to go – signing for Sunderland as Simon Grayson rebuilds his depleted Mackems following relegation from the Premier League last season.
This was followed by George Miller who also has made the transition to the North East by signing for Middlesbrough.
Bury started their pre-season campaign back on 7th July when Sunderland made the trip to Greater Manchester. It was an incredibly poignant fixture, particularly for the away contingent as just hours before it was announced that their little "superhero" Bradley Lowery had sadly passed away.
Just hours after the passing of Bradley Lowery, Sunderland took on Bury at Gigg Lane.
Photos of Bradley were streamed on to the big screen at Gigg Lane throughout the match and their Club Chairman Stewart Day graciously donated all proceeds from the match to the Bradley Lowery Foundation in his memory.
On the pitch, Bury produced a fine display against their illustrious opposition and deservedly stormed in to a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Andrew Tutte and Callum Reilly.
Yet former Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell pulled one back for The Mackems eight minutes before the interval to give the travelling fans some degree of hope.
With only thirteen minutes on the clock, youngster Josh Maja equalised for Simon Grayson's side and the comeback was completed four minutes from time when Maja struck again to give Sunderland the victory.
Following a week's trading camp in Marbella, The Shakers returned to pre-season action last Saturday and despite Jermaine Beckford opening his account at Gigg Lane, this proved to be a mere consolation strike as Premier League newcomers Huddersfield Town ran out 3-1 winners.
Confidence is high at Gigg Lane at the minute, as they hope to launch a successful season which will see them return to the Championship.
The only remit last year was to stay in League One, we did that. Now the remit has changed and, in my belief, with the players that we have brought in to the Football Club, coupled with the ones who have stayed, the target is to launch a promotion challenge.
Lee Clarke. Bury FC Manager.
So it is all set up for what should be a very entertaining game of football tomorrow night at the Moss Rose.
So why not come down and cast your eye over Sir John's new look Silkmen side as the start of the 2017/18 season draws ever closer. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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But now we know that is not always the case.
If you crave doughnuts, sweet sodas and sugar-packed candy bars, it may be because your brain circuitry rewards you with an explosion of "feel good" hormones and chemicals when you eat them.
Because now that the food manufacturers have been alerted to this knowledge, sugar, fat and high fructose corn syrup are going to find their way into more and more foods. This is there way of hooking you. To learn more about this you may want to read this book, Salt, Sugar and Fat.
And while fats and sugars have always been in the human diet, modern processing has created a new level of addiction. Extremely concentrated sugars, artificial sweeteners and unhealthy fats and refined flour with little fiber or nutrients are being found in addictive fast foods and sweet treats. So what was already a problem in your brain has become even more difficult to combat.
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BAE Systems' technology is currently flying on more than a dozen platforms and remains unsurpassed in the field all across the electromagnetic spectrum. The foundation for that success was born in the 1950s, when it developed advanced radar defense and surveillance technology. The revolutionary breakthroughs embodied therein drove the creation of a state-of-the-art countermeasure system that was aboard all U.S. carrier-based aircraft during the Vietnam War.
Over the course of the next 20 years, BAE Systems developed industry-leading countermeasure technology that led to an integrated electronic warfare suite and low observable antenna system for the F-22. On this firm foundation, BAE Systems has continued to build upon its capabilities with the development and delivery of the AN/ASQ-239 electronic warfare suite for the F-35 Lightning II.
The system provides the pilot with maximum situational awareness, helping to identify, monitor, analyze, and respond to potential threats. Advanced avionics and sensors provide a real-time, 360-degree view of the battlespace, helping to maximize detection ranges and provide the pilot with options to evade, engage, counter or jam threats.
Always active, AN/ASQ-239 provides all-aspect, broadband protection, allowing the F-35 to reach well-defended targets and suppress enemy radars. The system stands alone in its ability to operate in signal-dense environments, providing the aircraft with radio-frequency and infrared countermeasures, and rapid response capabilities. AN/ASQ-239 is a platform-level solution that provides the F-35 with improved reliability and maintainability, helping reduce long term life cycle costs to keep the aircraft fielded now and into the future.
In 2018, BAE Systems reached a critical program milestone with the successful insertion of new technology into its electronic warfare systems for the global fleet of F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. The Digital Channelized Receiver/Techniques Generator and Tuner Insertion Program (DTIP) technology, upgrades the AN/ASQ-239 system and positions it to meet future capability requirements, improving the warfighters ability to conduct critical missions in contested airspace. The improved electronic warfare system delivers the world-class functionality of the previous system in a smaller footprint, reducing volume and power requirements creating space for future electronic warfare modernization upgrades. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdrQ5qoaAwtECZttC | Welcome to the Reno News & Review Archives
JoAnne Northrup
By Brad Bynum
Photo by BRAD BYNUM
The Nevada Museum of Art recently hired a second curator, JoAnne Northrup, who specializes in contemporary art.
You're the "director of contemporary art initiatives." What does that mean?
That means that I am going to be curating exhibitions of contemporary art, but also because the museum has a Center for Art + Environment, I'm going to be focusing on virtual environments. Basically, what we say at the museum is that the emphasis on art and environment means natural, built and virtual environments, and so that's the place I'm going to carve out while I'm here.
Tell me what "virtual environments" means to you.
What it means to me is an environment that exists either in the digital realm, or in imagination—mainly those two areas.
Give me some examples of some of the work you've done at the museum so far and what you've got coming up.
Sure. I think the best example that readers will know about is the Leo Villareal exhibition that I organized that was at the museum last year. He creates these light sculptures that are immersive, kinetic light experiences. It's not just a two-dimensional thing that hangs on the wall. It really envelopes you. … I organized that exhibition at my former place of employment, the San Jose Museum of Art, and then it traveled to Nevada, and it's actually still traveling. I think it's still up in Savannah, Georgia, and then the next stop is in the fall it's going to Wisconsin—the Madison Museum for Contemporary Art.
You curated that for a different museum, and it came to Nevada, and then you came to Nevada?
A year later I came to Nevada. I had a great experience. But my affiliation with the museum actually goes back—first of all, [Curator of Exhibitions and Collections] Ann Wolfe and I worked together at the San Jose Museum of Art. I've known Ann for at least a decade. And then, in 2008, I participated in the Art + Environment conference, so I've kind of had a connection since then.
What about the NMA appealed to you?
This museum is doing something completely unique in the entire museum world, in that we have the focus on art and environment. And, in a time when things are really difficult for arts organizations, I think that this unique profile has allowed us to distinguish ourselves, and we're actually in a growth pattern. I mean, I was hired—this is a new position. So we're really thriving. We found our niche, and we're really thriving. And I wanted to be affiliated with an institution that's really has an upward trajectory.
Tell me about some upcoming exhibitions.
I'll be working on the Edward Burtynsky Oil exhibition that opens in June. Edward Burtynsky is a really well known photographer from Canada, and we're actually the only venue in the Western United States that's going to have this show. It's not going to San Francisco or L.A. It's coming to Reno. On the artist's website, there's this beautiful design that goes over all his current exhibitions that are traveling worldwide and it says Oil, which is the name of the exhibition because it's focused on the oil industry, and it says, "London. Reno." We loved that.
Was the draw for moving here solely the museum, or was there something about Reno that attracted you as well?
Actually, before I came here, I had a Fulbright research fellowship in southwest Germany last fall, and I was so struck by the people—how nice they were in Germany. People were just so nice, I was like, what the heck is going on? And found that same quality in Reno. People have been so kind to me and so welcoming. They've just gone out of their way. So that's the attraction [laughs]. It's also beautiful here, even though it snows in April.
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Over 91 per cent of Rs 11.53 crore seized by Income Tax Department in Tamil Nadu's Vellore Lok Sabha constituency was in the denomination of Rs 200 and sourced from one bank branch in the district to allegedly bribe voters, a report prepared by the department's sleuths revealed.
President Ram Nath Kovind Tuesday ordered rescinding the notification to hold election to the seat based on an Election Commission recommendation after the "black money", allegedly linked to DMK candidate Kathir Anand, was seized by the department on the night of March 29-30.
The department's Chennai wing had submitted a report of this incident to the poll panel with a strong recommendation to cancel the election in Vellore as "incriminating" amount of black money was being pumped into the constituency to "lure maximum number of the voters" ahead of the April 18 election.
"The cash was shifted from Kingston College (Durai Murugan Educational Trust), Vellore, to a cement godown in the night between March 29-30 due to botched up operation by the state police and revenue authorities. The political functionaries obstructed I-T teams for a long time and meanwhile shifted the cash and other material out of the premises.
"Based on the leads found and meticulous surveillance, the cash was found to have been secreted in a cement godown belonging to a functionary of the same party. All the cash (seized) was found stuffed in cartons and gunny bags, neatly packed for distribution ward-wise with computer-printed labels on the packets," the tax department report said.
The educational group mentioned in the report is linked to Anand's father Durai Murugan as he is a managing trustee of the institute and is also the sitting MLA of Vellore and the DMK treasurer, it said. The report has photographs of the seizures made and they were sent to CBDT and EC. They show that currency wads were neatly packed and bore numerical markings in blue and red ink, indicating that the packages were meant for ward-wise distribution.
The report also said that the taxmen used an "advanced currency-counting machine" and tabulated the entire cash bundles series-wise. They then sent the cash bundles to the RBI to ascertain the source bank branch of the currency notes.
"The senior manager exploited the banking system and got the local branch such a big quantity of Rs 200 notes that was further released to the DMK-linked functionary," the I-T department official said. The IT department has summoned the senior manager and the DMK candidate, Anand, for questioning.
"An I-T probe found that this cash was to be distributed in installments to lure voters in Vellore constituency," the official said. The EC took the decision after the district police filed a complaint against Anand and two of his party's functionaries on the basis of a report from the I-T department on April 10.
Anand was charged under the Representation of the People Act for giving "wrong information" in his election affidavit filed along with his nomination papers, police have said. The other two, identified as Srinivasan and Damodaran, were booked on bribery charges. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
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By Roland Shichijo on November 23, 2016
A man, 28, died three days after choking on a rice ball during a competitive eating contest in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
SHIGA (TR) – A man died three days after choking during a rice ball eating contest, the event organizer said on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old contestant was hospitalized after he choked on his fifth rice ball and lost consciousness during the event held on November 13 by farm cooperative JA Higashibiwako in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, NHK reports (Nov. 22).
The man died three days later despite efforts by doctors, JA Higashibiwako said, without elaborating on the circumstances of his death.
JA Higashibiwako said it had prepared tea as a safety measure for the contest that was held to see who could eat five rice balls the fastest in three minutes.
The general affairs division of JA Higashibiwako said that it was "regrettable that an incident like this occurred. We extend our deepest sympathies to his bereaved family, and will handle this accordingly as well as reconsider whether such events should be held in the future."
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BkiUbOU5i7PA9OgJDGTA | Using AI to provide direction on deployment of COVID-19 tests and vaccines
Written by researchNS2019Posted on May 14, 2020 November 6, 2020
Dr. James Hughes, assistant professor of computer science, St. Francis Xavier University
Halifax, NS (May 14, 2020) Dr. James Hughes, an assistant professor in Saint Francis Xavier University's Faculty of Computer Science, is leading a study that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to select best strategies for COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and treatment in Nova Scotian communities.
"It may be the case that different strategies are required for more rural Nova Scotian communities versus a densely populated urban area like Halifax," says Dr. Hughes. "Our software is being designed to evaluate strategies on social networks, making it possible to design vaccination strategies for specific communities based on their unique social network."
Dr. Hughes' research team is comprised of experts in mathematics and computer science from Canada and the US. A recent grant from the Nova Scotia COVID-19 Health Research Coalition will now help propel their work forward.
The AI will be tested on different social networks categorized by contact rate and connectivity. Dr. Hughes and his team have designed it to be highly adaptable, with code that is fast enough to be re-run frequently as additional information becomes available.
"The AI adapts to current information on infected and recovered individuals," says Dr. Hughes. "The proposed software takes a collection of standard vaccine deployment strategies and uses simulation to select the most effective strategy, based on current circumstances."
The team is poised to rapidly deliver usable, tested software tools within a few months. As effective tools are deployed, the project focus will shift to helping other research teams and policy makers incorporate the new technology and results into their own software and strategies.
"Our system will be designed for easy hand-off to researchers and policy makers," says Dr. Hughes. "This will allow policy makers to make important, evidence-based decisions using tools developed through data-driven research."
Dr. Hughes explains that, once developed, the software will be made freely available to the public to encourage reach beyond Nova Scotia.
"We hope that it will be used to inform decisions throughout Canada and the world and provide insight into future pandemic responses."
This research project was funded by the Nova Scotia COVID-19 Health Research Coalition. Partners include the Nova Scotia Health Authority, Dalhousie University, Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation, IWK Health Centre, IWK Foundation, QEII Health Sciences Foundation, Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation, and Research Nova Scotia. The Coalition is dedicated to leading and fostering a research environment that engages our academic partnerships and responds to the current needs of Nova Scotians and our health care system, in addition to maintaining the expertise in innovative research, discovery science, population/social sciences, and health system improvement. This funding partnership provides the opportunity to catalyze COVID-19 related research initiatives and achieve collective social impact. For more information visit https://researchns.ca/covid19-health-research-coalition/.
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BkiUfIE5qhLBcdv_XSga | The City of St. Charles firmly believes in supporting military service and celebrating our military service members—both past and present.
30 of our employees, or about 10% of our work force, are either veterans or active duty service members. We're very proud of that. They work in several departments throughout our organization: Information Systems, Public Works, Building Code & Enforcement, Police and Fire.
Recently, both the St. Charles Fire and Police Departments were recognized for their support of military employees. The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a program of the Department of Defense, presented the departments with awards at two recent City Council meetings. Both departments were nominated for the awards by two active duty National Guardsmen.
At the May 15 City Council meeting, Firefighter Paramedic Drew Perry accepted the Above and Beyond Award on behalf of the Fire Department, along with Mayor Ray Rogina and Fire Chief Joe Schelstreet. Perry is being deployed soon to serve his U.S. Army National Guard service commitment, which is expected to last nine months. The Above and Beyond Award recognizes employers who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements of employing military service members.
Then, at the June 5 City Council meeting, Police Chief Jim Keegan accepted the Patriot Award on behalf of the Police Department, along with Officer Michael Karnath and Mayor Rogina. Officer Karnath served in Iraq and has served in the Wisconsin National Guard since 2010. Karnath nominated Chief Keegan for accommodating his continued service in the National Guard. The Patriot Award recognizes efforts made to support service members, including supporting flexible schedules and time off prior to and after deployment.
From left to right: Mayor Ray Rogina, Firefighter Paramedic Drew Perry, and Fire Chief Joe Schelstreet with the Above and Beyond Award, presented to SCFD at the May 15 City Council Meeting.
From left to right: Troy Stinson of the ESGR, Police Chief Jim Keegan, Officer Michael Karnath, and Mayor Ray Rogina with the Patriot Award, presented to Chief Keegan at the June 5 City Council meeting. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUc_I4eIZjlTb7HqSD | When I ventured into doing my lexus conversion on my sfa, I was convinced it would be a 1uz non vvti. I came across some engine spares which I thought would be nice to have. I then discovered that the 1uz non vvti are becoming hard to come buy now days. After trying all the engine importers in the western cape for an engine I decided to go the vvti route. Anyway I have these extra spares namely Coils, Dizzy Caps, Rotors, Plug leads, Plastic engine covers, Fuel rails complete with injectors, complete intake with throttle body and few other items that is of no use to me all in excellent condition, if anyone interested let me know.
Do you still have the spares. I am in the process of acquiring a non-vvti 1uz, would definitely be interested in the parts.
Any indication on what you want for them?
I am in Secunda, so will arrange pick up or courier if necessary. | c4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUbH3xK0wg09lKAV9A | This article is a result of listening to the storylines of a set of people belonging to IIM Rohtak who came from diverse background, diverse thinking, with diverse goals but lived in one environment and created a collective, similar story. Leaving their colleges, jobs, families and friends behind, these two hundred and forty-three students were ready to face a life they couldn't have had been prepared for.
The transition is something that is even more difficult for freshers. The difference between day and night starts to fade and what remains is the idea, that work is worship. "Three months into living this life, you don't even realise that you have changed so much. You can attend classes all day, work on assignments, do a live project, prepare for a performance, even have a party and still be ready to wake up next day to discuss a serious case of saving a company!" says Apoorva Mathur, a first-year student.
The great American author, Charles Buckowski Jr. got his epitaph written as 'Don't Try!'. The KATHOR way of life switches you from trying to being. Life thus is much more simple and you, much more strong. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
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One dish that certainly has the potential to convince me to go vegetarian is melanzane parmigiana, aka aubergine parmigiana, aka eggplant parm. Aubergine slices fried in oil until soft (don't believe those health-obsessed liars who say they can be baked or grilled with no oil), drowned in homemade (but of course) yet simple tomato sauce, layered with cheese, basil and more cheese… Who needs meat?
The striped aubergine seems to be in season now and it may not taste different but looks nice – and that's halfway there to better taste. All in all – that's one dish to cook this week.
For a weeknight or a depleted fridge, I have the scaled down version: vegetable parmigiana; which is the clear-out-your-fridge type of recipe. And if you fancy the dish but really REALLY must have meat, make the pork parmigiana – or replace the pork with chicken and follow the rest of the recipe.
That's one, or rather three suggestions. I'm going to make a salad with the giant Israeli couscous this week and it will certainly appear here – for now, there's the very good chicken couscous salad.
If you think salmon is boring, think again: ever cooked it with blue cheese? There you go then – salmon en papillote (that's wrapped in foil to you and me) with blue cheese. I would serve it with crunchy cabbage salad.
We're not quite in the barbecue season yet but if you fancy burgers, make them with prawns. Such an overlooked dish, so unfairly – it's all the joy of having a burger without the beef – or even haloumi – heaviness.
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BkiUbkY5qhDACqrAOYfD | 58 parish churches have stood within the medieval city walls of Norwich. 27 of these buildings have been lost, many in the religious turmoil of the mid-16th century or during the air raids of World War II. Despite such dangers, 31 have survived and Norwich boasts the greatest concentration of medieval urban churches north of the Alps. Not only are these medieval churches significant for their architectural quality and the medieval furnishings and objects held within, but also for their inextricable relationship with the physical, social, and cultural character of the city.
Each church location is full of potential information – the siting of churches and churchyards relates to rivers and watercourses which in turn helped to define the parishes of the city, they take account of landscape features such as the hills and valleys of the medieval city, and they are frequently associated with early developments such as roads and adjacent buildings. The churches and their surrounding churchyards have not only defined the topographic structure and urban character of Norwich but, with close study, can reveal chronological relationships, urban expansion and occasional urban contraction.
Map copyright David Dobson
This map of the medieval city shows the location of each parish church in Norwich.
The surviving churches are all Grade I listed, recognition of their significance as a group as well as individually. The churches contribute more detail and identity to the Norwich cityscape than any other building type. No medieval parishioner lived in isolation from the residents of other parishes, and the closeness of the churches to each other inevitably led to keen competition and emulation. Rather than resulting in many instances of one church, these circumstances produced a remarkable variety of forms, architectural and decorative details.
A provisional list of parish churches built in Norwich up to 1550:
Extant churches (31):
All Saints Westlegate (45), Andrew (30), Augustine (2), Clement Colegate (18), Edmund (12), Etheldreda (54), George Colegate (15), George Tombland (20), Giles (39), Gregory (27), Helen (within Great Hospital) (not numbered), James (6), John the Baptist Maddermarket (28), John and the Holy Sepulchre (56), John the Baptist Timberhill (46), Julian (52), Laurence (26), Margaret Westwick (25), Martin at Oak (7), Martin at Palace (13), Mary Coslany (8), Mary the Less (34), Michael Coslany (14), Michael at Plea (33), Peter Hungate (32), Peter Mancroft (40), Peter Parmentergate (48), Saviour (11), Simon and Jude (19), Swithin (24), Stephen (44).
Medieval losses (13+3):
Holy Trinity/Christ Church (taken over by cathedral priory, 1096) (not numbered), Christopher (probably burnt in the reign of Henry III) (31), Clement Conesford (amalgamated with Julian in 1482) (53), Cuthbert (demolished c.1530) (36), Ethelbert (burned 1272) (37), Helen (first church demolished c.1247, relocated into the Great Hospital) (22), John the Baptist (taken over in 1226 by the Dominican friars) (17), John the Evangelist (demolished c.1300) (42), Margaret in Combusto (amalgamated with All Saints Fybriggate c.1437) (1), Margaret Newbrigge (abandoned after 1368) (16), Mathew (amalgamated with Martin at Palace c. 1377) (21), Michael Conesford (amalgamated with Peter Parmentergate in the late 14th century) (49), Winwaloy/Catherine (55).
In addition, three churches of uncertain status were lost in the medieval period: Michael Tombland (probably demolished c. 1096, Blomefield states it was a palace chapel) (35), Olaf Conesford (demolished before 1345, probably not parochial) (59), unknown dedication (excavated at Anglia TV site, date of loss and status uncertain) (41).
Reformation losses (9):
All Saints Fybriggate (sold and pulled down 1550) (4), Botolph (3), Holy Cross (churchyard leased 1549) (29), Edward (57), Martin in Balliva (47), Mary Unbrent (10), Mary in the Marsh (38), Olaf Pitt Street (demolished 1546) (9), Vedast (43).
Modern losses (5):
Bartholomew (ruins of tower survive) (51), Benedict (ruins of tower survive) (23), Michael at Thorn (bombed 1942: demolished) (50), Paul (bombed 1942: demolished) (5), Peter Southgate (ruined) (58).
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BkiUcJPxK7Tt6CA5GB1p | This Is What It's All About…
Yesterday's Guest Blog post from Ali was everything that the Guest Blog day is all about—-taking the day—making it your own—-touching us, inspiring us, and teaching us. Ali did all three (as I knew he would).
Thank you Ali for sharing a side of your beautiful country we rarely see. Yesterday you made thousands of Americans view Iran in a new light, and one day I hope we're there as guests to photograph it with you, and to shake your hand in person.
P.S. When my Lightroom 3 book, and my Photoshop CS5 book come out, I'm shipping you a box of each for you, your fellow teachers, and your students.
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David Vela June 10, 2010 at 1:44 am Log in to Reply
I want to thank Ali Rajabi for sharing his time and his story on Scott's guest blog. Scott-That is an awesome gesture in sending your new books to an awesome teacher and fellow photographer.
Sheila June 10, 2010 at 2:21 am Log in to Reply
I really enjoyed Ali's post. My family is from Iran and although I've never been, I feel like I had an intimate visit to my homeland from his photos.
His website is great, too. Thank you for sharing, Ali.
Alexander Kiselev June 10, 2010 at 4:03 am Log in to Reply
I lke your books very much) Ship me one to Russia please))
Rick Joy June 10, 2010 at 5:48 am Log in to Reply
Those were beautiful photos Ali, and that was a beautiful sentiment Scott. When you take politics out of the equation we are all the same people with universal dreams and vision.
stephen June 10, 2010 at 7:21 am Log in to Reply
Great Blog Ali, loved the way you showed us different sides of your country…….amazing desert scenes and the sky….wow! May your God go with you, and all your family.
Scott …fantastic you are helping and encouraging Ali in Iran………you are THE MAN!!!!
Mike R June 10, 2010 at 10:43 am Log in to Reply
Hey Scott,
That really was an excellent read. And, of course, you have made even more special with your gesture comment at the bottom of this blog entry. The world would be a lot bertter place if there were more people like you. Stuff like this makes me glad I joined NAPP in December 2006. I have never looked back.
The culture you have formed at Kelby Training shows through with each of your employees at PhotoshopWorld and those one-day seminars.
In short "NAPP ROCKS" and it's all because of you Scott Kelby!
Thanks from all of us,
Larry Loar June 10, 2010 at 12:00 pm Log in to Reply
Mike said it all. I think it is a kind gesture to send Ali the books. After all, look at what he went through to get to attend Photoshop World. And from the recent photo, it looks like he has a good collection of NAPP items too. I would like to have met Ali myself and shake his hand. He is an inspiration and a ray of hope in the Middle East!
It's too bad that leaders of the world have trouble getting along. It seams that when the people of these countries have the chance to meet one and other, they usually find they have some things in common. Ah, what a nice thought.
Thanks Ali for sharing your thoughts and images with us. I wish you well.
Larry Loar
Ali Rajabi June 10, 2010 at 12:15 pm
THANK YOU TOO LARRY , Shake your hand From Iran…….. Take care
Glyn Dewis June 10, 2010 at 11:03 am Log in to Reply
Ditto for the UK Scott as I'm sure many of my fellow 'viewers' here were quite taken aback by some of Ali's photographs of Iran. It looks stunning!
A great post!
Paul Franklin June 10, 2010 at 11:17 am Log in to Reply
Iran looks like a beautiful country, thank you both, Scott and Ali for showing us all something that many of us haven't ever seen before.
Ali Rajabi June 10, 2010 at 11:24 am Log in to Reply
DEAR SCOTT,
Ofcourse, I would be TREMENDOUSLY Honored to WELCOME you and Other MASTERS
I am glad I could be a Qualified member of Photoshop World ……
Shake your Hand From this far as a Little brother……
and I am impatiently waiting for that day…….
ALI RAJABI
Ahmad Alizadeh June 10, 2010 at 6:39 pm Log in to Reply
Dear scott i can't say any thing about these events, just again i appreciate for your kindness.
i hope to see you soon in Iran.
MypeScieply June 25, 2010 at 8:32 pm Log in to Reply
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Good evening! present: CALVIN KLEIN has announced plans to target Germany as a key market, as it introduces the "mint experience" to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin and the Bread & Butter trade fair. The label will take over the former premises of the German mint where renowned Berlin architect Juergen Mayer will showcase a series of presentations and installations. In 1969, Mr. Klein, who was later described as "the supreme master of minimalism," appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine. By 1971, sportswear, classic blazers as well as lingerie were added to his women's collection. In 1973, he was awarded the Coty Award for the first time, which he received for three consecutive years, for his 74-piece womenswear collection. By 1977, annual revenues had jumped up to $30 million, and he had licenses for scarves, shoes, belts, furs, sunglasses, and sheets. Klein and Schwartz were making $4 million each. After the company signed licenses for cosmetics, jeans, and menswear, Klein's annual retail volume was estimated at $100 million. In 1978, Klein claimed sales of 200,000 pairs of his famous jeans the first week they were on the market. By 1981, Fortune magazine figured Klein's annual income at $8.5 million a year. In the mid-1970s, he had created a designer-jeans craze by putting his name on the back pocket. The jeans were famously advertised with a commercial featuring a 15-year-old Brooke Shields cooing in 1979/80 that "nothing comes between me and my Calvins" and "I've got seven Calvins in my closet, and if they could talk, I'd be ruined." Controversial advertising, including a series of ads featuring adolescents in sexually evocative poses, has been a recurring theme for the company. Shields advertised for Klein underwear in 1984 as well. , Kenzo Richmond , Cappalo Vae Victis CUSTO Barcelona or Calvin Klein The stunning growth continued through the early eighties. The licensing program, which brought in $24,000 when it was initiated in 1974, had royalty income of $7.3 million ten years later. That year, worldwide retail sales were estimated at more than $600 million. Klein's clothes were sold through 12,000 stores in the United States and were available in six other countries. His annual income passed $12 million. Armani Hotels and Resorts , Aeronautica Militare Bacci Abbracci River Island and Women's T-shirts Takeshy Kurosawa Miss Sixty Aeronautica Militare , Mogul The first Versace boutique was opened in Milan's Via della Spiga in 1978, (though the Versace family are from Reggio Calabria) and its popularity was immediate. Today, Versace is one of the world's leading international fashion houses. Versace designs, markets and distributes luxury clothing, accessories, fragrances, makeup and home furnishings under the various brands of the Versace Group. His wife Aida Calvelli had a large family, though only the sons—Vasco, Aldo,Ugo, and Rodolfo—would play a role in leading the company. After Guccio's death in 1953, Aldo helped lead the company to a position of International prominence, opening the company's first boutique in New York. Rodolfo initially tried to start an acting career as a matinee idol but soon returned to help direct the company. Even in Gucci's fledgling years, the family was notorious for its ferocious infighting. Disputes regarding inheritances, stock holdings, and day-to-day operations of the stores often divided the family and led to alliances. Gucci expanded overseas, board meetings about the company's future often ended with tempers flaring and luggage and purses flying. Gucci targeted the Far East for further expansion in the late 1960s, opening stores in Hong Kong and Tokyo. At that time, the company also developed its famous GG logo (Guccio Gucci's initials), the Flora silk scarf (worn prominently by Hollywood actress Grace Kelly), and the Jackie O shoulder bag, made famous by Jackie Kennedy, the wife of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. . of the good viewing…!!!
Good Afternoon! you look: In 1969, Mr. Klein, who was later described as "the supreme master of minimalism," appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine. By 1971, sportswear, classic blazers as well as lingerie were added to his women's collection. In 1973, he was awarded the Coty Award for the first time, which he received for three consecutive years, for his 74-piece womenswear collection. By 1977, annual revenues had jumped up to $30 million, and he had licenses for scarves, shoes, belts, furs, sunglasses, and sheets. Klein and Schwartz were making $4 million each. After the company signed licenses for cosmetics, jeans, and menswear, Klein's annual retail volume was estimated at $100 million. In 1978, Klein claimed sales of 200,000 pairs of his famous jeans the first week they were on the market. By 1981, Fortune magazine figured Klein's annual income at $8.5 million a year. In the mid-1970s, he had created a designer-jeans craze by putting his name on the back pocket. The jeans were famously advertised with a commercial featuring a 15-year-old Brooke Shields cooing in 1979/80 that "nothing comes between me and my Calvins" and "I've got seven Calvins in my closet, and if they could talk, I'd be ruined." Controversial advertising, including a series of ads featuring adolescents in sexually evocative poses, has been a recurring theme for the company. Shields advertised for Klein underwear in 1984 as well. Calvin Klein Underwear , Salvatore Giovanni Paul&Shark , Gioventu Bruciata Lingerie Punkglamour or Harley Davidson – Boss Green Menswear (relaunched in 2003) Calvin Klein Home (high end bedding, towel, bath rug and accessory collections) , BMW Motorsport Faith Replay and CORSAN DelMaro Fashio Marine Lingerie , BMW Motorsport Armani Exchange Gianni Versace Couture, which contains high-end, often handmade apparel, jewelry, watches, fragrances, cosmetics and home furnishings, is the House's main line. Traditionally, this is the only line presented on the runway which is shown during Milan's fashion week, but this has not been strictly the case in recent years. Couture dresses in this line may cost about $10,000 and suits cost approximately $5,000. Donatella Versace directly heads this line and designs a vast amount of the items. . good day…!!!
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Welcome! call: The stunning growth continued through the early eighties. The licensing program, which brought in $24,000 when it was initiated in 1974, had royalty income of $7.3 million ten years later. That year, worldwide retail sales were estimated at more than $600 million. Klein's clothes were sold through 12,000 stores in the United States and were available in six other countries. His annual income passed $12 million. Financial problems, increased pressure from all sides, disagreements with the licensee of the menswear line and its disappointing sales as well as an enormous employee turnover both within Calvin Klein and its licensing partners led to the first rumors that Calvin Klein Industries, as the company had been known by then, was up for sale. And indeed, in late 1987, it was said that the sale of the company to Triangle Industries, a container manufacturer, had only failed because of the crashing stock market. , EXTE Jackets & Sweatshirts , Trussardi Gianfranco Ferre Kenzo or Plastic Popler Armani Jeans Calvin Klein Home (high end bedding, towel, bath rug and accessory collections) , Hogan Ferrari Paul Smith and B-Rich Suzuki Polo Ralph Lauren Fabric of Life , Gianfranco Ferre – Boss Kids In 1985 the company was floated on the stock exchange and the majority shareholder is now the Marzotto textile group. In the same year Hugo Boss launched its first fragrance. . everything…!!!
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BkiUfJM5qhLBoCRRSJDI | Tonight's episode of THE GAME, the BBC 2 Cold War spy drama created by Toby Whithouse (Being Human, Doctor Who) is scripted by Debbie O'Malley (The Guilty, Silk).
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Catch it tonight on BBC 2 at 9pm.
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The cast for the film has just been announced, and it includes Gemma Arterton (QUANTUM OF SOLACE), Sam Claflin (THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY) and Bill Nighy (THE SECOND BEST MARIGOLD HOTEL).
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THEIR FINEST HOUR AND A HALF is adapted by Gaby Chiappe from Lissa Evans's 2009 novel, and is a romantic comedy set in early 1940's WW2 London.
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Each episode follows one patient's story in the trauma centre, presented in real-time during the hour immediately following their admission. This hour is acknowledged among medical staff as the 'golden hour', a vital time where the trauma team's actions and decisions can determine whether a critically ill patient lives or dies.
In this week's episode, a Mexican woman is brought in after a car crash, but unable to speak English and extremely agitated, she lashes out at anyone and everyone around her. The medics do their best, but it is only when they give her a CTU scan that they realise why she is so upset.
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The 18th annual New York International Children's Film Festival has chosen the hand drawn animation feature film Moomins on the Riviera for their official competition selection. The film will screen on Saturday March 14th at 1.30 pm in the School of Visual Arts Theatre in Manhattan.
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BkiUae_xK03BfHDu2DB2 | Biodiversity, Global change
Mountain birds in decline in Europe
Monticola saxatilis (ICO - Fons fotogràfic Àngel Biosca i Farré): www.creaf.uab.cat/fotosprensa/Monticola_saxatilis.jpg
CREAF and ICO (Catalan Ornithological Institute) researchers Sergi Herrando and Lluís Brotons have participated in a study that shows populations of birds described as "mountain specialists" to have fallen by 10% in a decade in Europe. The situation is even more alarming in the Pyrenees and elsewhere in the Iberian Peninsula, where mountain bird populations fell by 21%.
Monticola saxatilis (ICO – Fons fotogràfic Àngel Biosca i Farré)
Published in the scientific journal Global Change Biology in late 2018, a new study shows, for the first time, that populations of birds termed "mountain specialists" have fallen by 10% in Europe since the turn of the century. Climate and land use change could be the main factors in this decline, which is sharper than the mean decrease in populations of more generalist or lowland birds. There is particular cause for concern in the case of the Pyrenees and other mountains in the Iberian Peninsula, where mountain bird populations have plummeted by 21%. Among the researchers involved in the study are Lluís Brotons and Sergi Herrando, both of whom are linked with CREAF, the ICO and other research institutions. Their work included defining what, in ecological terms, constitutes a high-altitude mountain habitat as far as birds are concerned, and establishing which species of mountain birds could be classified as specialists (those found exclusively in mountain areas) and which as generalists (those that also commonly breed in lowlands).
The study examined the populations of 44 species of mountain birds in the Iberian Peninsula, central Europe, Fennoscandia and the UK between 2002 and 2014. The data analysed in the case of the Catalan Pyrenees and Montseny included information from the SOCC (Catalan Common Bird Survey) citizen science project, which the ICO and the Catalan Government's Ministry for Territory and Sustainability have been running for years. For Spain as a whole, the researchers used data from the SACRE bird monitoring project. They found mountain bird population trends to differ from area to area.
The most alarming trends are those observed in Fennoscandia and the Iberian Peninsula. Population numbers were more stable in the Alps and the UK.
Mountain specialist populations were found to have decreased by 10% on average. "This, compared to the 7% fall in populations of common lowlands birds, clearly shows the plight of mountain specialists to be worse than that of birds found at low altitudes", explains Brotons, a CSIC researcher based at CREAF.
Certain communities and species of living beings are only found in mountains, and some of them are extremely sensitive to climate change. In the event of such a change, the species in question can "move up the mountain" in search of cooler, more humid conditions. Such optimal environments are increasingly restricted to just the highest altitudes, however, and are becoming more and more scarce.
Climate change and habitat loss have led to falls of 21% in Iberian mountain bird populations
The study not only analysed patterns of change in Europe's mountains as a whole, but also on a more local scale. In the Mediterranean context, the researchers examined data for the Pyrenees and the Iberian Peninsula's other mountain ranges.
The general decline observed in Europe was mirrored in the Iberian Peninsula.
Only three of the 14 species of mountain birds analysed in the Iberian Peninsula were found to have experienced population growth, with the other 11 being in decline. Among the species whose numbers had fallen most sharply were the water pipit (Anthus spinoletta), the common rock thrush (Monticola saxatilis) and the rock bunting (Emberiza cia). Overall, the abundance of the species of birds analysed in the Iberian Peninsula dropped by 21% over the 13-year period studied, a fall that is even more drastic than that observed in Europe's mountain ranges as a whole.
Emberiza cia (ICO – Àngel Biosca i Farré )
The abandonment of mountain pastures, contributing to the spread of woodland and reductions in open space, appears to be a key factor in the aforementioned 21% fall. "Here, in our Mediterranean context, the effects of climate change are probably combined with those of land use change", says Herrando, an ICO and honorary CREAF researcher. "Nonetheless, we're still analysing data and trying to work out exactly why we're losing biodiversity at high altitudes", he adds.
The scientists behind the study have stressed the need for further monitoring and research to identify local factors in mountain bird population decline.
According to the team of researchers, monitoring mountain birds is at least as crucial as monitoring lowland birds, although much more complicated due to accessibility and sampling difficulties.
Anthus spinoletta (ICO –Toni Llobet):
The study was made possible by the efforts of hundreds of volunteer ornithologists from 12 European countries and the organizations that make up the European Bird Census Council (EBCC). In the Iberian Peninsula, researchers from SEO Birdlife and the CENMA (Andorran Snow and Mountain Studies Centre) contributed to the study.
Aleksi Lehikoinen, Lluís Brotons, John Calladine, Tommaso Campedelli, Virginia Escandell, Jiri Flousek, Christoph Grueneberg, Fredrik Haas, Sarah Harris, Sergi Herrando, Magne Husby, Frederic Jiguet, John Atle Kålås, Åke Lindström, Romain Lorrillière, Blas Molina, Clara Pladevall, Gianpiero Calvi, Thomas Sattler, Hans Schmid, Päivi M. Sirkiä, Norbert Teufelbauer, Sven Trautmann. Declining population trends of European mountain birds. Global Change Biology, 2018; DOI: 10.1111/gcb.14522 | commoncrawl | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
BkiUddA5qoTBB2nxIv7R | First Look: Tesla's All-Electric Semi Truck
November 16, 2017 • By Automotive Fleet Staff • Bookmark +
Screen shot from Tesla's live feed unveiling its electric semi.
LOS ANGELES – The highly anticipated Tesla electric semi has finally arrived. And, as hinted, teased and promised these many past months, it is a potential game-changer — and quite possibly a disruptive vehicle for trucking in many ways.
Tesla chose to launch the truck at its SpaceX facility in the Los Angeles suburb of Hawthorne, with more than 1,000 journalists in attendance from around the globe. Security was incredibly tight as journalists were taken in small groups to a small hanger, where two Class 8, all-electric daycab models were on display with engineers on hand to explain various vehicle systems and features.
Highlights from the unveiling event:
• Tesla chief Elon Musk promised a 500-mile range. "You can go out to the middle of nowhere and come back."
• 400 miles charge in 30 minutes, leveraging a global network of "megachargers"
• Electric drivetrain guaranteed for 1 million miles, and brake pads may last as long as truck
• Musk said diesel trucks are 20% more expensive per mile than the Tesla semi in total cost of ownership.
• Enhanced Autopilot will be standard.
• Production to begin in 2019.
A Tesla Semi Walk-Around
While the initial vehicle walk-around focused on a very high-level view of the truck, there's still a lot of information available.
For starters, the unveiled truck very closely resembles the now-familiar blacked-out teaser photos that Tesla released months ago. This includes a highly aggressive aerodynamic design dominated by a Corvette-like front end and a steeply sloped hood. Remember, there is no internal combustion engine at the front of this truck, which allowed Tesla engineers to completely rethink its configuration with an emphasis on safety and visibility. One particularly slick feature is the LED marker lights at the top of the cab, which are located behind the windshield and shine through a darkened strip at the top, keeping them completely protected from the elements.
The massive batteries that power the truck are located directly underneath the cab, while the electric motors they power are arranged between the frame rails behind the cab and running under and aft of the fifth wheel. Tesla says these are the same electric motors found in Tesla Model 3 cars. One electric motor powers each drive wheel-end. The motors are computer controlled and can deliver electrical power individually based on tractive requirements, a trait that Tesla says gives the truck "fantastic" traction in a variety of road conditions and excellent lateral stability and handling at highway speeds.
The cab of the Tesla truck features an array of innovations and design departures backing up Tesla's claim that the truck is a clean-sheet, "ground-up" design. The extremely tall, 8-foot-high doors of the cab are located farther back than conventional truck designs and swing open toward the rear of the vehicle in a "suicide" style. This is to keep the door hinges flush inside the cab body and maintain the overall slippery aerodynamic profile of the truck. Entry is as easy as climbing up the porch steps into your house, with two sturdy grab-handles on either side to help out.
You enter the cab behind the center-positioned driver's seat, which can be accessed easily from either side of the truck. The cab interior is incredibly spacious and allows a 6-foot-tall person to stand comfortably thanks to the high-roof ceiling, which is at least 71 inches in height. This is a day cab truck, so a jump seat is mounted to the back wall of the "passenger" side of the truck.
The driver's station is a revelation in itself. The seat features a memory air-ride system and is extremely comfortable. There is no dash in front of the seat. There is no conventional transmission selector, either. In all, it is a strikingly Spartan, uncluttered design that is focused on expansive exterior views in front and to the sides of the truck.
In place of a conventional dashboard, the driver has two Tesla screens mounted on either side at the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions that display all vehicle information and allow the driver to control all the vehicle systems. Both screens feature side-and-downward camera views on their bottom sections, which allow the driver to see persons or obstacles on or near the steps leading up into the cab. Tesla says the truck can easily upload an ELD that drivers can access on the display screens as well, and the entire system was designed to be expandable as new technologies, such as blockchain, become available.
These screens, which are highly reminiscent of handheld tablet computers, are highly configurable. In the version displayed in Hawthorne, the left-side tablet displayed all pertinent vehicle operating information, such as battery range, speed, and air pressure. The right-side screen was dedicated to a Google maps GPS display and other vehicle systems such as lighting and climate control.
The cab gets wider the farther back the cab goes, but the nose of the truck, where the driver sits, features pop-open windows on either side with enough space to pass a clipboard through, as well as cup holders and comfortable armrests. The steering wheel setup is arresting, too. Instead of the usual wide-diameter wheels common in big rigs today, the pedestal-mounted Tesla wheel is positively tiny — more like something you'd find in a Formula 1 race car than a semi truck. The cab features ample storage places to the sides, above and behind the driver.
Tesla says the truck was designed with as few moving parts as possible to minimize maintenance costs and features a regenerative braking system that, in addition to recharging the truck's batteries, reduce brake wear.
Related: Will Electric Trucks Charge Ahead?
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BkiUannxK0-nUGYe3p5D | I had the pleasure of chatting with performance & productivity coach, Hugh Robinson. We talked about how his heroes journey began in Bristol where he sold all of his stuff and moved to Thailand and how that completely transformed his life and set him on a new path.
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BkiUbgM4uzki0zhJfe5J | Europe Bounces Back After China's Black Monday
© AFP 2019 / ERIC PIERMONT
https://sputniknews.com/business/201508251026166138/
European stock markets rallied Tuesday after a panicky Monday caused by China's stock market volatility, caused by a fundamental mismatch between its political imperatives and economic and market forces.
Hopes of a stimulus from Beijing authorities were dashed on Tuesday as China's equity markets suffered a further eight percent drop overnight. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index rose 2.7 percent, recouping around half of the 5 percent-plus it lost the previous day as London, Paris and Frankfurt bounced 2.4 to 2.9 percent.
Hans Peterson, global head of asset allocation at SEB investment management said that, under current circumstances, Europe's steady if unspectacular economic backdrop made its share markets relatively attractive.
"We still need to see some fundamental proof of stability (in emerging markets) but Europe (equities)… seem to be at a very good point. So I would prefer to go into them first," he told Reuters.
"Impressive Support"
However, underlying the crisis in the markets is a struggle within China: a political establishment framed by single party rule and the demands of a global market-led emerging nation. Professor Ngaire Woods, Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University, told the UK Today program: "The Chinese government have enjoyed impressive support from a lot of their population by continually delivering the goods.
© AP Photo / Richard Drew
Economists Buried 2008 Financial Crisis that Never Died, Now Global Recession Returns With Vengeance
"After the global financial crisis, they pumped so much money into the economy to keep growth going, which also shored up their political support. None of us really sat round asking so closely last year why shares in China had gone up 150 percent at an extraordinary speed … and now they've corrected.
"The politics of that is really important because the Chinse government has learnt very rapidly over the last weeks that it can't put brakes on the rollercoaster of the market. It can't control and contain the market forces that it's unleashed to its benefit during the upswing.
"If you ask people in Beijing and beyond what they're really worried about, it's contaminated food, it's the air and water pollution that's come from this massive industrialization. It's the things that government itself has to fix. And the government's going to have to start delivering on those," Professor Woods said.
"Asia Tigers"
In its latest assessment of the Chinese economy, the International Monetary Fund predicted a period of slower growth which is needed in the near term to restore the economy to equilibrium. "In the medium term, growth will slow as China moves closer to the technology frontier, but a steadfast implementation of reforms can ensure that China follows the path of the 'Asia Tigers' and achieves successful convergence to high-income status," it said.
As world markets recover from the jitters caused by the Chinese equity market, the Beijing authorities will have to begin balancing its political imperatives as a single party state — with its emerging role as a global trader in a market-led economy.
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BkiUdAs5qYVBPGxmjsG1 | Posted on May 8, 2014 by Eddie
Networks Spend 27.5 Minutes on Climate Change, Just 15 Seconds on Lois Lerner Contempt Vote
By Geoffrey Dickens | May 8, 2014 | 12:19
Former IRS official Lois Lerner invokes her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination at a congressional hearing in March. (Lauren Victoria Burke/AP)
Not even a full vote by the House of Representatives to hold Lois Lerner in contempt can shake the networks out of their slumber in covering the IRS scandal. On Wednesday the House voted 231-178 (all Republicans voted yes with six Democrats) to hold Lerner in contempt for refusing to testify about the IRS's targeting of conservative groups. Total coverage by ABC, CBS and NBC? Just a 15-second brief on Thursday's edition of ABC's Good Morning America.
However the Big Three networks did find the 110x more time this week to tout the "dire" and "alarming" findings from the White House climate change report.
In total ABC, CBS and NBC (from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning) spent a whopping 27 minutes and 37 seconds on the Obama administration's climate change scare-mongering.
ABC and NBC even sent their weather reporters to interview the president. ABC meteorologist Ginger Zee fretted: "Climate change is something that I think a lot of people don't put as a top priority. How do you change that?" NBC Today show weatherman pressed: "Why has it taken so long to get to this point where you're sounding this urgency?"
But so far the following Amy Robach 15-second brief from the May 8 Good Morning America represents the total amount of coverage devoted to the Lerner contempt vote by the networks:
AMY ROBACH: And in Washington, six Democrats have joined Republicans in the House, voting to hold a former IRS official in contempt of Congress. Lois Lerner has pleaded the Fifth and refused to testify about the agency's targeting of conservative groups. That case will now be sent to the Justice Department.
While the Lerner contempt vote didn't capture much attention from the Thursday morning shows there were some topics the networks deemed much more important.
ABC's Good Morning America spent 1 minute and 19 seconds on the singing nun sensation that "blew away" the judges on Italy's version of The Voice.
NBC's Today show didn't find time to talk about the Lerner contempt vote but did bring on their chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd to talk about a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll that finds there is a greater acceptance of tattoos. Total Today show tattoo time? 4 minutes, 30 seconds.
CBS This Morning spent 1 minute and 45 seconds on an interview with Michael Douglas's on the state of his marriage with Catherine-Zeta Jones.
It should be noted that back on April 10 CBS This Morning did devote 1 minute and 30 seconds to the House Oversight Committee vote to hold Lerner in contempt.
About the Author: Geoffrey Dickens is the Deputy Research Director at the Media Research Center
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/geoffrey-dickens/2014/05/08/networks-spend-275-minutes-climate-change-just-15-seconds-lois-ler#ixzz319jcXb8k | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdrA5qrqCyvGx6ACO | Assignment-of-Benefits Loophole Puts Owners at Risk
Fla. tightened AOB rules, yet a "Direction to Pay" still allows contractors to direct bill insurers, with homeowners now on the hook if insurance money falls short.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Imagine receiving an unexpected $7,500 invoice telling you that your payment is more than 30 days past due and that you're responsible for it if your homeowner's insurance doesn't cover it.
That's the scare that Carla Axelrod experienced after her water heater sprang a leak in September. Insurance experts in Florida are warning that it's the result of the latest billing strategy by repair contractors that leaves homeowners vulnerable to surprisingly high invoices, liens against their homes and lawsuits if insurers fail to pay.
The strategy involves requiring homeowners to sign what's called a "Direction to Pay," and it gives contractors the right to bill insurance companies directly for their repair services. It sounds convenient, but what customers might not know is that by signing the document, they agree to pay whatever portion of the contractor's invoice is not paid by the insurer – even if the contractor assured them that the work would be covered by their policy.
The trend is the latest salvo in an ongoing battle between contractors and home insurance companies in Florida.
Prior to 2019, many contractors specializing in water dry-out services and roofing required homeowners to sign what's called an Assignment of Benefits (AOB), which enabled contractors to assume the policyholder's right to sue an insurer over claims. Insurers say this promoted abuse.
Lawsuits against insurers exploded, and so did insurance costs for all Florida homeowners. As a result, the state enacted restrictions and consumer protections in 2019 that were intended to curb abuses and runaway costs.
Insurers now contend that contractors are using a document called a Direction to Pay, also known as a Direct Payment Authorization, and work authorization contracts to avoid complying with the reforms. Insurers are calling on the state Legislature to extend existing Assignment of Benefits restrictions to all contracts authorizing repairs of damage covered by property insurance.
Axelrod, a Boca Raton retiree, learned the hard way that she was ultimately responsible for paying a $7,476 invoice to a company that obtained her signature to perform extensive dry-out services after her aging water heater sprang a leak in September.
Axelrod said she called Roto-Rooter because she wanted a cost estimate for a new water heater.
But a Roto-Rooter field supervisor who came to her house showed her moisture test readings that he said proved that the leak had seeped into her walls and could lead to mold infestation, a serious health risk, she said.
"The first thing the field supervisor asked was, 'Do you have homeowner insurance?' I said, 'yes,' and he said, 'They'll pay for everything except the water heater and installation.'"
He handed her an electronic tablet and told her to sign her name in a box. Then, she said, he told her not to bother calling her insurance company. "He said, 'I'll call them.'"
Later that night, Roto-Rooter workers arrived and tore out tile baseboards from the bottoms of walls in areas surrounding the water heater. They installed plastic sheeting and seven machines to remove moisture from the air and her walls. They did not replace the water heater.
Six weeks later, Axelrod received an invoice from Roto-Rooter for $7,476 along with an ominously worded letter saying her invoice was more than 30 days past due and that she would have to pay it if her insurer did not pay within 30 days.
Axelrod said she was shocked at the bill amount and requested an itemized invoice. Services listed on the invoice left her shaking her head: Most of the charges were related to set-up and use of the dry-out machines. But there were also $193.44 for "content manipulation," $18.02 for cleaning her kitchen sink, and $182.63 for hauling away the half-dozen or so sections of torn-out baseboard. She was surprised to see charges totaling $304 for removal, resetting and cleaning her refrigerator and dishwasher, which she does not remember occurring.
Roto-Rooter spokesmen interviewed for this story said the appliances must have been removed, reset and cleaned when Axelrod was not present in the kitchen. "We do not bill for services we do not provide," said Jason Trace, general manager of the company's Fort Lauderdale office.
Axelrod won't have to pay Roto-Rooter's invoice. After the South Florida Sun Sentinel contacted Roto-Rooter and her insurer, Universal Property & Casualty, about her situation, a Universal representative called Axelrod and assured her that the invoice would be covered.
And she'll be able to use a $6,200 check that Universal gave her in September to cover repairs to her home, including replacing the baseboards that Roto-Rooter tore out. Axelrod said she was afraid she'd be forced to give that check to Roto-Rooter, leaving her unable to afford the fixes.
'Assignment' reforms increase policyholder risk
Until the Assignment of Benefits reforms were enacted in 2019, Axelrod might have never seen the itemized invoice that Roto-Rooter submitted to her insurer, just as policyholders were often not notified when contractors filed lawsuits in their names.
In state legislative hearings over the reforms enacted in 2019, contractors and insurers blamed one another for increases in litigation and costs. Contractors complained that insurers over-scrutinized their invoices and typically offered to pay just a fraction of what was owed.
Insurers said many contractors and attorneys routinely submitted fraudulent claims to obtain as much money as possible.
And while the reforms have succeeded in reducing assignments, contractors have turned to the Direction to Pay as a way to avoid the 2019 restrictions while retaining the ability to invoice insurers directly, insurers say.
Consumers left with fewer protections
As a result, consumers who sign Direction to Pay contracts lose the protections built into the 2019 reforms, including immunity from being sued by contractors and the right to receive a detailed estimate. Axelrod said she would not have authorized Roto-Rooter to provide such extensive dry-out services if she had known beforehand what the company planned to do.
Under Direction to Pay contracts, customers only have three days to cancel work agreements. The Assignment of Benefits reforms allow 14 days to cancel. Axelrod's contract with Roto-Rooter includes a clause waiving any right of cancellation.
In addition, the Assignment of Benefits reforms forbid contractors from trying to collect from customers any money not paid by insurers, including by filing liens against their homes or suing them in court. No such restrictions exist under a Direction to Pay agreement.
Other loopholes not addressed in the 2019 reforms put policyholders at risk, insurers say.
Locke Burt, president and CEO of the Ormond Beach-based firm Security First Insurance, says consumers who sign Direction to Pay contracts are in effect "signing a blank check" to contractors, he said. Contractors "can assign work to someone else without permission. They can keep the (payment) difference if they assign the work to someone else," Burt said.
The biggest problem, according to Paul Handerhan, president of the consumer-focused Federal Association for Insurance Reform, is "nondisclosure of the scope of work" and what it will cost.
In an email, Tasha Carter, the state's Insurance Consumer Advocate, said she has spoken with numerous consumers who were left unprotected after signing Direction to Pay agreements. Some allow contractors to assess fees to consumers who terminate their contracts, she said. Although the contracts state that the consumers are not signing over benefits of their insurance policies, they function in much the same way, by allowing "a contractor to exercise control over a consumer's insurance claim, often to the detriment of the consumer," she said.
Carter is calling for the Legislature to extend consumer protections enacted for Assignments of Benefits to Direction to Pay agreements and related contracts during the upcoming session that begins in January. Her proposal includes a requirement that insurers send payments directly to the policyholder rather than the contractor.
"Policyholders may not be aware that payments have been issued, the amount of those payments, and the assignee/contractor can take the money and never complete the work," she wrote.
Jeff Johnston, a lobbyist for Restoration Association of Florida, a trade association, said contractors who don't get paid need the legal right to pursue policyholders. Some consumers – not a majority – will keep their insurance checks after they receive them and laugh when contractors threaten to file a lien, he said.
"I can't collect on that lien unless they sell the house, and sometimes there's 18 liens above mine," he said. "At the very least, insurers should be required to put contractors' names on the checks."
Detailed cost estimates, he said, aren't always feasible when homeowners are facing serious flooding and leaks that must be addressed immediately. While some reforms might be necessary, ultimately it's insurance companies' responsibilities to evaluate contractors' invoices, he said.
"Instead, the insurance industry's first answer is always, 'Let's enact more laws,'" he said.
It remains to be seen whether the Legislature will address the issue next year. Insurance industry officials say they sense a reluctance among lawmakers to take on new issues after enacting major reforms two of the past three years.
© 2021 South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
BkiUdis5qdmDNmRzVOE3 | Burkina Faso court convicts 2 generals over coup attempt
by: ARSENE KABORE, Associated Press
Posted: Sep 2, 2019 / 09:08 AM CDT / Updated: Sep 2, 2019 / 11:41 AM CDT
FILE – In this Wednesday Sept. 23, 2015 file photo, Burkina Faso coup leader Gen. Gilbert Diendere, center, greets people at the airport during the arrival of Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou for talks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. A Burkina Faso military court has sentenced two generals to 20 and 10 years in jail for masterminding a 2015 coup attempt against the interim government. Burkina Faso's state TV said Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 that Gen. Gilbert Diendere was sentenced to 20 years in prison for charges of murder and harming state security. (AP Photo, file)
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — A Burkina Faso military court on Monday sentenced two generals to 20 and 10 years in jail for masterminding a 2015 coup attempt against the interim government.
Gen. Gilbert Diendere was sentenced to 20 years in prison for charges of murder and harming state security and Gen. Djibril Bassole was given a 10-year jail sentence for treason, according to Burkina Faso's state TV.
More than 80 people stood trial, along with the generals, for the 2015 short-lived coup.
Diendere briefly took power after the presidential guard under his command staged a coup of the transitional government in September 2015. He stepped down days later under pressure from the regional bloc, Burkina Faso's military and protesting citizens. He and others now face life in prison for charges including conspiracy against the state, murder and beatings.
Bassole, a former foreign affairs minister, is accused of treason. Many of the others accused are former soldiers in the presidential guard.
Civil society organizations have called the trial a victory against anti-democratic forces.
The transition government was set up after President Blaise Compaore's ouster in a public uprising in 2014, ending nearly 30 years in power. A year later, as Burkina Faso prepared to transfer power to an elected head of state, the former presidential guards arrested transitional President Michel Kafando and several other officials, unhappy that Compaore supporters couldn't run in the election.
The unrest that quickly forced the coup leaders to surrender killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 200 others.
Many in Burkina Faso had earlier questioned the military tribunal's ability to deliver a fair trial since its members are appointed by the ministry of defense and head of state. The military courts are outside the control of the body responsible for overseeing the independence of the judiciary.
"I think we didn't need to waste that much time and money on this trial, but hey it's done we hope that the convicts will learn the necessary lessons," said Amado Ouedraogo who came to see the end of the trial.
Pascal Ilboudo said the punishments were insufficient, but said the condemned would at least be able to "meditate on the meaning of life in society in their jails." He said he hopes they are not released early.
Louis Yaogo said all the defendants deserve respect and dignity, but must take responsibility.
"Those who considered the generals so untouchable that they felt that no one could judge them should shut up," he said. "The verdict clearly indicates that this trial is far from a witch hunt." He said now the country must deal with insecurity.
AP writer Carley Petesch in Dakar, Senegal contributed to this report. | commoncrawl | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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BkiUfHw5qhDCiqRdK9OG | Former Commonwealth 175-pound champion Lyndon Arthur signs with Wasserman Boxing
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Current Wrestling Champion Dies
Tragic news has struck the world of professional wrestling with the word that one of wrestling's biggest stars has lost his life at the age of 38. Celebrity entertainment outlet TMZ, which is known for breaking the news of many deaths of famous people around the world, broke the news of the death of legendary wrestler Jay Briscoe, who has tragically died in a car crash at the age of 38.
Bektemir Melikuziev stops Ulises Sierra in three rounds on Rocha-Ashie undercard
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – The body shots are a lethal as ever, but in having moments of frustration while dispatching Ulises Sierra in three rounds on the Alexis Rocha-Geoge Ashie undercard on Saturday it was clear that super middleweight up-and-comer Bektemir Melikuziev is still rebuilding from his own shocking third-round KO loss to Gabriel Rosado in 2021.
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Beterbiev will neutralize Yarde, says Scully; the glory's in beating Bivol and Canelo
Trainer John Scully has been part of Artur Beterbiev's team for years and he's been in the sport a whole lot longer. Scully is in London ahead of Beterbiev's fight with Anthony Yarde this weekend and Scully – a boxing historian and custodian of the sport – has as much knowledge on 175-pounders as anyone. He was penpals and friendly with the late Archie Moore, was a chief sparring partner for Roy Jones, and he fought Henry Maske for the world title at 175.
Fight Night Program – Week of January 26-31
The weekend is approaching, and from Friday to Sunday it will be "fight-o-clock" somewhere in the world. Every Thursday, The Ring will bring you the most up-to-date information on the most relevant fights you need to see in this week-at-a-glance, one-stop enhanced fight schedule. A quick checklist for the cognoscenti, a useful nuts-and-bolts guide for the boxing neophyte is what we're aiming at.
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Subriel Matias and Jeremias Ponce to clash in a Showtime headliner on Feb. 25
The clash between Subriel Matias and Jeremias Ponce, who will fight for the vacant IBF world junior welterweight title, now has a new date. Matias and Ponce will fight on February 25 at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) announced. The fight will headline a three-fight Showtime Championship Boxing telecast (9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT).
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Floyd Schofield wins one-sided decision over Alberto Mercado in Inglewood
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Lightweight prospect Floyd Schofield defeated Alberto Mercado by decision over 10 one-sided rounds at the YouTube Theatre. All three judges scored the bout 100-89 for Schofield, who improves to 13-0, 10 knockouts. Schofield, who resides in Austin, Tex., dropped Mercado early in the second round, landing...
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BkiUdfE5qdmB68TTCGEn | Vast double standard on American college campuses
It has seemed to me that a vast double standard regarding what constitutes prejudice exists on American college campuses. There is hypersensitivity regarding prejudice against most minority groups but what might be called hyper-insensitivity with respect to anti-Semitism.
At Bowdoin College, holding parties with sombreros and tequila is deemed to be an act of prejudice against Mexicans. At Emory, the chalking of an endorsement of the likely Republican Presidential candidate on a sidewalk is deemed to require a review of security tapes. The existence of a college named after widely admired former US President has under the duress of a student occupation been condemned at Princeton. At Yale, Halloween costumes are the subject of administrative edict. The dean of Harvard Law School has acknowledged that hers is a racist institution, while the Freshman Dean at Harvard College has used dinner placemats to propagandize the student body on aspects of diversity. Professors acquiesce as students insist that they not be exposed to views on issues like abortion that make them uncomfortable.
All I have discussed in the past, this is in my view inconsistent with basic American values of free speech and open debate. It fails to recognize that the a proper liberal education should cause moments of acute discomfort as cherished beliefs are challenged.
But, if comfort is elevated to be a preeminent value, the standard should be applied universally. Unfortunately, there is a clear exception made on most university campuses for anti-Semitic speech and acts.
The State Department has made clear that it regards demonizing Israel or "applying double standards by requiring of it a behavior not expected or demanded of any other democratic nation" as anti-Semitism. This makes obvious good sense. Does anyone doubt that applying standards to African countries that were not applied to other countries or singling them out for sanction when other non-African countries were guilty of much greater sins would be deemed racism?
Instances of anti-Semitism by this standard are ubiquitous in American academic life. Nearly a dozen academic associations have enacted formal boycotts of Israeli institutions and in some cases Israeli scholars. Student governments at dozens of universities have demanded the divestiture of companies that do business in Israel or the West Bank. Guest speakers and even some faculty in their classrooms compare Israel with Nazi Germany and question its right to continued existence as a Jewish state.
Yet, with very few exceptions, university leaders who are so quick to stand up against microagressions against other groups remain silent in the face of anti-Semitism. Indeed, many major American universities including Harvard remain institutional members of associations that are engaged in boycotts of Israel. The idea of divesting Israel is opposed only in the same way that divesting apartheid South Africa was opposed—as an inappropriate intrusion into politics, not as immoral or anti-Semitic.
That is why the recent statement of the University of California Regents is so welcome. It is forceful and clear on anti-Semitism, while at the same time recognizing the importance of free speech. It holds that "Anti-Semitism, anti-semitic forms of anti-Zionism and other forms of discrimination have no place at the University of California". Let us hope that similar statements will be made by the leaders of private and public universities across the country.
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BkiUb7fxK7FjYEB4ULMc | Jacobo Campos Piñeiro (Vigo, 15 de març de 1981) és un futbolista gallec, que ocupa la posició de migcampista.
Trajectòria
Destaca al Gran Peña, d'on ingressa a les categories inferiors del Celta de Vigo. Va passar pel Celta B i després va ser cedit al Pontevedra CF i a la SD Compostela. Amb l'equip compostel·là va debutar a Segona Divisió a la campanya 00/01, tot jugant 23 partits, la majoria de suplent i marcant un gol.
La temporada 01/02 retorna al Celta i passa al primer planter. Hi jugaria en un partit de primera divisió, contra l'Alavés, així com a la Copa Intertoto.
Sense lloc al Celta, va ser cedit la segona part de la temporada 01/02 al CD Leganés. El 2004 fitxa per la UD Salamanca, amb qui retorna a la categoria d'argent, tot jugant 24 partits, però, els castellans baixen a Segona B.
La temporada 06/07, el gallec deixa el Salamanca i fitxa pel Reial Oviedo, on romandria una temporada abans de recalar al Badalona. El 2008 retorna a Galícia per militar al modest Coruxo.
Enllaços externs
Fitxa del jugador
Futbolistes de Vigo
Futbolistes del Celta de Vigo B
Futbolistes del Pontevedra CF
Futbolistes de la SD Compostela
Futbolistes del Celta de Vigo
Futbolistes del CD Leganés
Futbolistes de la UD Salamanca
Futbolistes del Real Oviedo
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BkiUdzE5qWTBJsoPR_Ks | module Pythia
include("../deps/deps.jl")
export newPythia, newPythiaWithLHE, events, particles, name, readString
using Cxx
using Base.Libdl: dlopen
import Base: start, next, done, getindex, length
# TODO: This isn't right. Should add support in BinDeps
pythia_config() = joinpath(dirname(libpythia), "../bin/pythia8-config")
includedir() = strip(readall(`$(pythia_config()) --includedir`))
libdir() = strip(readall(`$(pythia_config()) --libdir`))
xmldir() = joinpath(includedir(),"..","xmldoc")
function __init__()
addHeaderDir(includedir())
include(Pkg.dir("Cxx","src","CxxREPL","replpane.jl"))
cxx"""
#include "Pythia8/Pythia.h"
using namespace Pythia8;
"""
# Dlopen the libraries so dlsym will find it
dlopen(libpythia)
dlopen(libfastjet)
end
newPythia() = icxx"new Pythia($(pointer(Pythia.xmldir())),false);"
function newPythiaWithLHE(file)
pythia = newPythia()
icxx"""$pythia->readString("Beams:frameType = 4");"""
s = "Beams:LHEF = $file"
icxx"""$pythia->readString($(pointer(s)));"""
println(s)
icxx"""$pythia->init();"""
pythia
end
function readString(pythia,s)
icxx"""$pythia->readString($(pointer(s)));"""
end
# Lazily generates event from the given pythia instances. Event pointers are only valid for the
# duration of the iteration
type EventIterator
pythia::pcpp"Pythia8::Pythia"
nabort::Int
iabort::Int
EventIterator(p::pcpp"Pythia8::Pythia",nabort = 10) = new(p,nabort,0)
end
events(p::pcpp"Pythia8::Pythia") = EventIterator(p)
start(it::EventIterator) = nothing
next(it::EventIterator,x) = (icxx"&$(it.pythia)->event;",nothing)
function done(it::EventIterator, x)
if icxx"!$(it.pythia)->next();"
if icxx"$(it.pythia)->info.atEndOfFile();"
return true
end
it.iabort += 1
if it.iabort < it.nabort
return done(it, x)
end
return true
end
return false
end
# Iterates over the particles in the current event
immutable EventParticleIterator
event::pcpp"Pythia8::Event"
# Hidden gc root
root::Any
EventParticleIterator(data::pcpp"Pythia8::Event") = new(data)
end
particles(p::pcpp"Pythia8::Pythia") = PythiaParticleIterator(icxx"&$p->event;")
particles(p::pcpp"Pythia8::Event") = EventParticleIterator(p)
start(it::EventParticleIterator) = 0
getindex(it::EventParticleIterator,i) = icxx"(*$(it.event))[$i];"
length(it::EventParticleIterator) = icxx"$(it.event)->size();"
next(it::EventParticleIterator,i) = (it[i], i+1)
done(it::EventParticleIterator,i) = i >= length(it)
function name(p::Union(vcpp"Pythia8::Particle",rcpp"Pythia8::Particle"))
n = icxx"$p.name();"
return bytestring(icxx"$n.data();")
end
end # module
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BkiUcqHxK6nrxpQc0wQz | Learn to Love Your Words
Telepathic love
Pretend to love
Love is not real
Doesn't love you
Love Horoscopes
What falling in love feels like?
If you're wondering what falling in love feels like, you're not alone. Many people wonder about the feelings that accompanies this moment in their lives. They don't know that falling in love is an incredible and exciting experience that can come from nowhere. Although we're all different, we have a few commonalities, so read on to find out what falling in LOVE feels like. We've all experienced the joy and excitement that comes with being in love with someone.
The feeling of falling in love can stop you in your tracks, but it can also come in waves, which you welcome consciously. You'll recognize the usual trends of emotional bedlam: excessive bodily grooming, endless over-caffeination, and inviting fear. But most of all, falling in love is an extremely positive experience. If you're wondering what falling in lust feels like, read on.
The feelings of falling in love are incredibly powerful. It can make you blind to your own faults, and can even ruin your relationships with friends and family. The feelings of love are so powerful that they are so difficult to describe in words. If you're wondering what falling in lust feels like, think about how you feel when you're in love. You'll realize that you're in a state of constant over-caffeination, which means that you're constantly over-caffeinated.
There's no greater feeling than falling in love. In the midst of a relationship, falling in love with a person can reveal new insights about your personality and the world. It can also lead to the discovery of your purpose in life and support your highest self. In addition to being a joyful experience, falling in lust is a powerful catalyst for personal growth and self-expression. When you fall in lust, you're giving and receiving kindness in equal measure. You're not only being generous with yourself, but you're inviting fear into the equation.
The first signs of falling in love are the first signs of love. You'll know it when you've fallen in love if you've ever experienced it. You'll have to ask yourself if it's worth it and whether you're ready for it. When you've found the one, you'll be ready to take the next step. If you're in a relationship, it's essential that you stay open-minded and aware of your partner's flaws.
The first signs of love can be a sign of deep, profound love. While falling in lust can be a powerful and exciting experience, it can also be dangerous and can lead to obsession. It can take a person away from their family and friends. It's best to be cautious and mindful when falling in love, as it can be a traumatic experience. However, you can't let it happen to you.
If you are lucky, falling in love can be a wonderful experience that changes your life. It can also be a terrifying experience, especially if you've been in love before. You may have been unable to recognize the signs that you've fallen in lust, so you can't be sure that your feelings are true. You may even have a feeling of apprehension and fear for yourself.
The first signs of love can be subtle, or you can recognize them as extremes. The first signs of love can be a dazzling sensation: a sudden rush of emotion, and the chance to become completely engulfed in another person. In addition to falling in lust, you can also experience a deep connection with your partner through the lyrics. But, remember that falling in lust is not always easy.
If you have never experienced falling in love before, you'll be glad to know that the experience is a powerful experience. This type of love is not a relationship, but an emotional connection that makes you feel alive and full of energy. While it may seem to be a mystical experience, falling in lust is also an intensely powerful emotion. This state is very different from lust, which is more of a psychological phenomenon, such as sexual attraction.
By Bernadette Megan July 13, 2020
What is a love triangle?
Copyright © All rights reserved. Theme Magic Notes by Creativ Themes | commoncrawl | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdKg5qoTAk-0Y2Ecb | Tesla vehicle whose cost has shocked the entire industry
May 30, 2022 by Shreya Verma
No one likes to miss out on a good deal especially when it comes to buying a car so people are naturally attracted to the ones that come at a reasonable price apart from all the amazing qualities.
Today we'll tell you about the latest Tesla vehicle whose cost has shocked the entire industry. Join us as we examine Elon Musk's new cheapest automobile electric vehicles, which have many advantages over traditional gasoline or diesel automobiles. The price they come at is the most important of all the benefits.
The cost of energy required to charge an EV is about 40 percent cheaper than the cost of gasoline for a similarly sized car, which travels the same distance to charge your EV from your solar PV system or at a free charging point. Will save you money The second biggest feature about EVs is that they are low cost to maintain.
Battery electric vehicle BV has fewer moving parts than typical petrol diesel automobile servicing, is relatively simple less frequent d Less expensive than petrol diesel vehicle All EV batteries wear out and become less efficient Most automakers Guarantee that the EV battery will not deteriorate below a specific level for at least eight years during your ownership.
You may need to replace the battery plug-in Hybrid electric vehicles or FEVs also have a petrol or diesel engine that requires maintenance so they are more expensive to maintain than BEVs if you want to save more of the environment. If you don't want to cause harm, the exhaust from driving an EV will help reduce dangerous air pollution.
Emissions Although an EV produces no exhaust emissions, it does emit some greenhouse gases when well charged from the power grid, that's not the end of it because if you have a solar PV system and you want to power your EV. If you charge, you can further reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.
On a day when another option is to buy green electricity through your electricity provider, the electricity still comes if you charge your EV from the electricity grid. Another notable advantage of renewable source EVs is that they emit harmful emissions. Reduce emissions which is very good for our health.
Better air quality means fewer health problems and costs related to air pollution. Electric vehicles are also quieter than gasoline and diesel automobiles resulting in reduced shaping of the automobile as a viable alternative to conventional automobiles with rising automobile emissions. Industries are paving the way for a cleaner green future.
Cost is a big hurdle to overcome, Electric vehicles are expensive and manufacturers have a big challenge, but why are electric vehicles so expensive To understand the price difference between an electric and a standard automobile we have to first understand it.
Less complex than conventional vehicles, the absence of an IC internal combustion engine and many other mechanical components reduces the complexity of a battery electric vehicle. To understand why EVs are so expensive to buy, consider these points.
A battery pack An electric motor and a gearbox The battery pack is the most expensive of the three components The battery which is essential for the storage of electrical energy is one of the major reasons for the high cost of battery electric vehicles or BVS battery powered cars Now Lithium- Ion uses technology that has been available for a long time.
Lithium-ion batteries power your devices like cell phones, computers, tablets and so on when it comes to eco-friendly automobiles. The size is much larger than the usage cycle.
Categories Elon Musk, Tesla Tags Tesla vehicle whose cost has shocked the entire industry
Elon Musk – Electric vehicles have many advantages over traditional gasoline or diesel automobiles
Tesla Complete Self-Driving – It's the Most Dangerous Software Ever | commoncrawl | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUeSLxK1yAgYaM3csk | This class is the ideal class to kick off your cake decorating journey as we dip our toes into a wide variety of sugarcraft techniques. You will learn how to effectively prepare your cupcakes to create the perfect foundation for professional decoration. We will then prepare our sugar mediums, adding colour and strengthener required for the techniques we will cover. These techniques include flat-top sugarpaste toppers, textured sugarpaste, Stencilled sugarpaste, piped buttercream roses ('rosettes'), moulded flowers and embellishments, hand-modelled flowers, Garrett frills, lace trims, etc.
Everything required is provided for you including a presentation box of 12 large cupcakes, sugar products and use of all tools. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUbcI5qoYDgZObNbcH | Q: use rosdep install rviz and get error: Missing resource rviz platform info:
ubuntu 18.04 ros:melodic
(base) lzw@lzw-OptiPlex-7060:~/software/ceres-bin-2.0.0$ rosdep install rviz
ERROR: Rosdep cannot find all required resources to answer your query Missing resource rviz
A: rosdep is not meant to install source packages for you. It installs dependences of packages.
If you want to install rviz you should use apt such as sudo apt-get install ros-melodic-rviz
| stackexchange | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUayPxK1yAga6Jpqw9 | package org.apache.doris.rpc;
import org.apache.doris.proto.PUniqueId;
import com.baidu.bjf.remoting.protobuf.FieldType;
import com.baidu.bjf.remoting.protobuf.annotation.Protobuf;
import com.baidu.bjf.remoting.protobuf.annotation.ProtobufClass;
import com.google.common.collect.Lists;
import java.util.List;
@ProtobufClass
public class PTriggerProfileReportRequest extends AttachmentRequest {
@Protobuf(fieldType = FieldType.OBJECT, order = 1, required = false)
List<PUniqueId> instanceIds;
public PTriggerProfileReportRequest() {
}
public PTriggerProfileReportRequest(List<PUniqueId> instanceIds) {
this.instanceIds = Lists.newArrayList();
this.instanceIds.addAll(instanceIds);
}
}
| github | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
BkiUd0A4uBhi43uX6Pj8 | Delta Air Lines is expanding its flight services in Boston, Massachusetts.
Starting in November, the airline will be adding routes to major business markets within the United States, including direct service to San Francisco, California, and Nashville, Tennessee.
In addition, there will be new flights to the popular Caribbean destinations of Montego Bay in Jamaica, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, and the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas.
There will also be daily holiday services between Boston and Fort Myers from December 22-January 2, and additional flights to Seattle, Washington, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The new services will begin on November 6 for flights to and from Nashville and will continue to launch throughout the remainder of this year and the summer of next year.
Below are the new routes and flights that will be offered through Delta's Boston services at Logan International Airport. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUderxaKgS2OSYG_sw | The Moon enters Taurus at 6:09 AM EDT. We're in the balsamic phase now as we move towards tomorrow eclipse. Balsamic energy, as a waning energy, tends to be about releasing or letting go, resting, staying out of the fray, holding back, and reviewing the past. With the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars and asteroid Pallas all in Taurus, fixed earth energy is very strong and there can be a tendency to be stubborn, plus a resistance to change, so it's somewhat at odds with the balsamic energy's urger towards dissemination and release.
This is reinforced by the Venus/Pluto aspect at 1:07 AM EDT, which also brings in one of the themes of tomorrow's eclipse. Venus is in Taurus, aspecting Pluto the Destroyer/Transformer in Capricorn, so the modes of expression (choose one or more!) are as follows: we're attracted to something we intensely desire, we want something dangerous or forbidden, we need to release our attachments to things we intensely desire, we want to destroy that which we desire, we're hanging on too tight to relationships that need to be ended or transformed, we're seeking a new path in relationships, we're finding all our relationships seem fated, karma-filled, or pull us out of our normal orbits, relationships are at odds with business or financial interests, we suffer financial loss or gain and must make adjustments, we change our ideas about what we value or desire, power struggles or turf wars erupt over issues related to sexuality, sharing resources, money, real estate, death/wills/inheritances/probate or investments.
There may be a great deal of initial resistance, but the forces of change are inexorably rolling our way, so adjustments will inevitably need to be made, and we're not going to be all that comfortable with it!
The Mercury/Mars parallel at 12:47 PM EDT, followed by a Moon/Jupiter aspect at 2:11 PM EDT, mean we're gung-ho about some idea or plan that we're very emotionally attached to and will try to get everyone else heated up about it too. Given that the next aspect is the Moon sextile Neptune at 4:10 PM EDT, you might find some people willing to leap onto your bandwagon in the afternoon (especially if you lower your voice and appeal to their charitable side). By evening, the Moon opposite Saturn radiates "ix-nay"/ no way" energy and a distinct lack of sympathy –nobody's feeling like reaching into their pockets to support something untested. Don't be too hard on yourself—the period right before an eclipse tends to be volatile and people can be moody, depressed or strangely intense.
I'm going to look at our two Symbols in combination today. There's a dude in a red outfit shooting arrows at the Moon, and a new continent that's just come into being. One activity has produced something, the other is rather quixotic. The Kozminsky Symbol, a red-clad archer (red relates to fire, and Sagittarius, the Archer, is a fire sign) is very "fired up" (red) emotionally (shooting at the Moon), but the arrows are going to fall short. He wants what he wants when he wants it, even if it's impractical or foolish. The Keyword is "futility", so nothing much will come of his efforts right now. The key point here is a willingness to try, even if you look foolish. Maybe this experience will show him what can and cannot be done and he'll look for better targets next time. At least he's aiming high, and trying to reach the soul of the matter. With more experience, he may be able to channel this restless energy in a different direction.
The Sabian Symbol allows us to witness the birth pangs of a new world. This image reminds me of what happens during major earth changes. Some areas disappear, others are born as plates collide and volcanoes erupt. Extreme change can occur in an instant, but the processes that initiated it have been operating for some time. With the current Uranus/Pluto square, we're in the thick of this process and the planet is morphing into new forms.
This symbol reminds us we need to be able to adapt to change–since there's no way to avoid it. Hiding or resisting is not a strategy. We're entering a whole new world, totally unexplored territory. This is an illustration of the concept of cycles as related to the creative process of birth, death and renewal. We must adjust to this new territory. Strategy is required n order to help us figure out how we fit into this strnage new world. The down side is stubbornness, an inability to learn from experience, and the uneasy feeling of always being in flux or a state of restlessness brought on by non-stop change.
On the mundane level, today's the kind of day when we may notice that something that seems pointless or foolish (the Kozminsky Symbol) is actually a marker or herald for an "earth-shattering" advance. Someone playing around in a lab with leftover material discovers the cure for cancer. Accidental discoveries and spontaneous reactions make the new. We are suddenly made aware of something startling. It's been taking shape for some time but now is its time to rise, like an island popping out of the ocean in the wake of earthquake or volcanic activity.
OK, so it's Spring (Page of Pentacles) and the seeds you've planted are coming up now. Everything's in a state of flux, reaching for the warmth of the sun's rays. There's an openness, a willingness to learn. We're at the beginning of the cycle and have made a good start, but must learn to be patient. After this promising start, we get blocked, caught in the middle, don't want to see/don't want to hear. The initial energy flow is diverted and paralysis sets in. Maybe we're in the middle of someone else's fight, maybe we're afraid to move to the next step and just got stuck, maybe we're comfortable with the way things have been and don't like the idea of change. We're detached from our environment because of the way we think about things.
When we started out we were organically connected to the new growth and development (like the new continent in the Sabian Symbol), but then we get stuck because we're being influenced by outside forces and are reacting rather than initiating. Whether it's a sword or a bow and arrow (the Kozminsky Symbol), the incorrect deployment of any kind of energy, whether mental, physical, emotional or spiritual, will create some sort of blockage (hello, 2 of Swords). It's time to explore new territory rather than remain stuck in fear or backdated habit patterns. Figure out what you've cut yourself off from and why you've stopped listening to your inner voice.
As noted in the astrology section above, this eclipse season is presenting us with some scenarios that involve divorcing ourselves from familiar situations, and most of these will involve some sort of conflict/resistance scenario. Look and listen carefully to what's happening in your world; avoiding things will not make them go away. | c4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
BkiUds45qoYA4DD26lap | Asteroseismology can reveal strong internal magnetic fields in red giant stars
Jim Fuller1,2,*,†,
Matteo Cantiello2,*,†,
Dennis Stello3,4,
Rafael A. Garcia5,
Lars Bildsten2,6
1TAPIR, Walter Burke Institute for Theoretical Physics, Mailcode 350-17 California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA.
2Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA.
3Sydney Institute for Astronomy, School of Physics, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.
4Stellar Astrophysics Centre, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University, Ny Munkegade 120, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
5Laboratoire Astrophysique Interactions Multi-échelles, Commissariat á l'Énergie Atomique/Direction des Sciences de la Matiére, CNRS, Université Paris Diderot, Institut de Recherches sur les lois Fondamentales de l'Univers/Service d'Astrophysique Centre de Saclay, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France.
6Department of Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA.
↵*Corresponding author. E-mail: jfuller{at}caltech.edu (J.F.); matteo{at}kitp.ucsb.edu (M.C.)
↵† These authors contributed equally to this work.
Science 23 Oct 2015:
DOI: 10.1126/science.aac6933
TAPIR, Walter Burke Institute for Theoretical Physics, Mailcode 350-17 California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA.Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA.
For correspondence: jfuller@caltech.edu matteo@kitp.ucsb.edu
Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA.
Dennis Stello
Sydney Institute for Astronomy, School of Physics, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.Stellar Astrophysics Centre, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University, Ny Munkegade 120, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
Rafael A. Garcia
Laboratoire Astrophysique Interactions Multi-échelles, Commissariat á l'Énergie Atomique/Direction des Sciences de la Matiére, CNRS, Université Paris Diderot, Institut de Recherches sur les lois Fondamentales de l'Univers/Service d'Astrophysique Centre de Saclay, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France.
Lars Bildsten
Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA.Department of Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA.
Stellar oscillations as magnetic probes
Unlike magnetic fields on the surfaces of stars, those within a star have so far remained difficult to observe. Fuller et al. have developed a method of delving into the magnetic depths by exploiting the oscillations of red giant stars. A high magnetic field can cause sound waves to become trapped within the central regions of the star, damping certain vibration modes. Using seismological techniques, this suppression can help infer the core magnetic field for several red giants.
Science, this issue p. 423
Internal stellar magnetic fields are inaccessible to direct observations, and little is known about their amplitude, geometry, and evolution. We demonstrate that strong magnetic fields in the cores of red giant stars can be identified with asteroseismology. The fields can manifest themselves via depressed dipole stellar oscillation modes, arising from a magnetic greenhouse effect that scatters and traps oscillation-mode energy within the core of the star. The Kepler satellite has observed a few dozen red giants with depressed dipole modes, which we interpret as stars with strongly magnetized cores. We find that field strengths larger than ~105 gauss may produce the observed depression, and in one case we infer a minimum core field strength of ≈107 gauss.
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By Jim Fuller, Matteo Cantiello, Dennis Stello, Rafael A. Garcia, Lars Bildsten
Science 23 Oct 2015 : 423-426
Stellar oscillations can be used to measure magnetic fields in the core of red giant stars. | commoncrawl | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
BkiUbh7xK0wg0_749FNl | We are the manufacturing enterprise combined with raising industry in China. We specialized in designing and producing automatic poultry farm equipment. 20 Years' Equipment Producing Experience. Focusing on manufacturing, researching and developing automatic layer, broiler and pullet raising equipment and BC High Quality Butterfly Cone Fan, GOLDENEGG provides customers with poultry farming solutions, including product research and development, project design, production, installation and service.
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BkiUbA45qWTD6fM1Vz5l | we are trying to export a content server, according to SAP note 962019. First we are trying with a QA-system. There is not much load on it, DB size is about 200GB.
What makes me worry is the speed of about 2GB/h, or about 155GB since Friday. Is this expected behaviour, or should it be much faster?
DB is on local disks, DB version is 7.5.0, on Win 32bit.
loadercli is running on a remote system, version 7.6.03, on Win 64 bit.
how many datavolumes are configured for the source database?
Please activate DB Analyzer (set snapshot interval to 120 secs.) and the time measurement (x_cons <SID> time enable).
What I/O timings do you get from DB Analyzer?
Please do also let us know the parameters of the source db instance.
thanks again. So we will go the backup/restore way.
And it's good news that an upgrade of MaxDB should be easier than e.g. Oracle. I did that a few times, and found it quite time consuming, especially because of those many SAP notes that have to be read and patches that have to be applied.
As for research about the slowdown of export: Unfortunately our leasing contract is going to end, and we will have to return that old box this Friday. So there will be not enough time, I'm afraid.
Luckily, on the other hand, our users will not need the new QA system immediately. It will be sufficient, if we create a new QA system in the beginning of December, and we are free to create it either as a copy of the old QA, or as a copy of the old production system.
And Prod will have to be migrated afterwards.
So for me the next thing to be done will be an upgrade test on the old box. | c4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdlo5qYVBRaD6O0fK | Organising a Film Tour
Event has passed
Festival Hub
In this workshop we will consider the practicalities and possibilities of self-organising independent film tours of community spaces, meeting halls and cinemas.
This will cover approaching venues, promoting screenings, inviting guest speakers, fundraising, community building and what happens after the event. Lucy Parker and Ed Webb-Ingall will facilitate this event based on their experiences touring Solidarity (2019) and We Have Rather Been Invaded (2018). At the end of the session we hope to co-create a resource to support future film tours.
Lucy Parker is a filmmaker and educator. She was the recipient of the IDFA First Appearance prize in 2019 for her film Solidarity which premiered at Sheffield Doc Fest and in London at Open City. Solidarity is about the experiences of workers in the UK who were blacklisted alongside women who were tricked into intimate relationships with undercover police. She is currently participating in IDFA Project Space 2021 developing a film about the current Undercover Policing Inquiry. Her films are distributed by LUX, London.
Ed Webb-Ingall is a filmmaker and researcher working with archival materials and methodologies drawn from community video. He collaborates with groups to explore under-represented historical moments and their relationship to contemporary life, developing modes of self-representation specific to the subject or the experiences of the participants.
Paul Sng is a British Chinese filmmaker and writer based in Edinburgh, Scotland, whose films are driven by methodical research, creative storytelling and a collaborative approach that strives for inclusivity and diversity in people and projects. In 2015, Paul founded Velvet Joy Productions to explore the lives and work of individuals who have been neglected, marginalised or misrepresented in the arts and media. Paul's documentaries have been broadcast on national television and screened internationally and include Sleaford Mods – Invisible Britain (2015), Dispossession: The Great Social Housing Swindle (2017), Social Housing, Social Cleansing (2018) and Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché (2021). | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdJQ4eIXhp83epGZ0 | Kenji Ohba and Sonny Chiba Appearing at Fandom Fest
Toei Celebrates Metal Hero Series' 40th Anniversary
Toku Time Sub-Brand Announced by Discotek Media at Otakon 2022
Discotek Announces Space Sheriff Gavan Blu-ray Release
Tokusatsu Director Nobuo Yajima Passes Away at 91
Kristopher Sosa
Japanese film and tokusatsu icons, Kenji Ohba and Sonny Chiba, will appear at Fandom Fest in Louisville, KY the weekend of July 28th to 30th 2017.
Management group, Celebrity ICONS will bring Japanese film and tokusatsu iconic actors, Kenji Ohba and Sonny Chiba to Fandom Fest convention at the Jefferson Mall Event Center in Louisville, KY from Friday, July 28th to July 30th 2017. There will be photo ops and autographs available for both of them.
Kenji Ohba is known for being Hattori Hanzo's assistant in Kill Bill, and more famously as Retsu Ichijoji in Space Sheriff Gavan. He is the president of his own action/stunt troupe called "Luck JET" ("JET" being an acronym for "Jaunty Eventful Troupe"). He also played one of Shurikenger's human forms and appeared in Juken Sentai Gekiranger as Dan, the father of Jan Kandou/GekiRed. He also appeared in Kamen Rider Black RX as Shou Kujou and in one episode of Sekai Ninja Sen Jiraiya as Yajiro Iyo.
Sonny Chiba is known for being Hattori Hanzo in Kill Bill, Takuma Tsurugi in the Street Fighter film trilogy, and Lord Conqueror in The Storm Riders. Chiba was one of the first known actors to achieve stardom through his skills in martial arts, initially in Japan and later before an international audience.
Fandom Fest previously hosted various tokusatsu actors in the previous year, which included Godzilla suit actors, Kenpachiro Satsuma, Tsutomu Kitagawa, and Mizuho Yoshida.
Source: Fandom Fest
Related Topics:fandom fest, Kenji Ohba, Kill Bill, Sonny Chiba, Space Sheriff Gavan
A long time fan of Tokusatsu series. My favorites are Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, GARO, Godzilla, and Ultraman.
Kamen Rider Drive's Rio Uchida Stars in Live-Action Shogi Meshi TV Drama Adaptation
Shin Godzilla to Hit UK Cinemas on August 2017 | commoncrawl | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUfrM25V5jWKzzVMbj | Every now and then something fabulous happens to someone who truly deserves it. Now is one of those times. My dear friend Carolina Valdez Miller just signed with agent Vickie Motter! Two of my favorite people are joining forces and I couldn't be happier! The fact that agents are still looking, still falling in love with books, and still signing clients means the industry is still going strong. That's something we all need to celebrate because you never who could be next, it could be you!
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The rules: You must be a follower to enter (new and old followers are welcome!) and leave a comment on the post you wish to enter to win. Please see each page for specifics on their prizes and rules. The contests close April 1st and winners will be announced by April 4th. Hurry, click on each of the links and leave a comment! Best of luck everyone!
Woo hoo for Carolina! And thanks for the opportunity to win a book, Heather!
Nice to "meet" you Heather! I'm so happy to take part in the celebration for Carol with you!
So exciting! Very nice to meet you.
Congrats to Carolina, that is so amazing! And Heather I'm a new follower and I really look forward to following your blog!
Yippee! Jumping up and down for her!
Yay, Carol! Yay, Heather! Yay everybody! Yay in general!
Er...sorry. Got a bit carried away with the yays, there.
Congrats Carol! This is one awesome giveaway!
Congrats on 300 plus followers!
Twirling around and jumping and cheering for Carol!
Congratulations to Carol--she surely deserves this!
I'm so exciteed for Carol. She is the sweetest. She truely deserves this.
It's always great to hear about someone finding an agent.
Can I enter or am I on the wrong side of the pond?
Woooo! I just saw this over on her blog. Massive congrats!
So excited for Carolina! She's such a kind person and I look forward to seeing her "baby" in print.
Great prizes and we're all so happy for Carol!
Any one of us getting an agent is definitely a cause for celebration!
Carol is awesome and I'm so excited for her. Thanks for the giveaway!
What a list, this is great Heather!! You definitely know how to party! Congrats to Carolina Valdez Miller for signing on with Vickie!
So glad to meet you! I am always excited to add another writer that I can stalk. ;) Thanks for the contest. Most of all, congrats to Carol!!
So delighted for her, so well deserved! I won't enter your comp, because Grave Witch arrived in the post just today (hooray!), so it seems a bit grabby to enter again. I just wanted to join in the happy dancing and celebrating!
Happy for your friends, Heather.
This looks like a great party. I might look into one or two of these.
This was so much fun! Thanks for throwing a party for Carol!
This is such a great idea! Congratulations to Carol, and nice to meet all these writers and find their blogs!
So exciting! And this is a really fantastic giveaway!
Yay, Carol! So happy for her. Thanks for the great giveaway, Heather.
I don't think I know Carol, but I'm anxious to hear more about her journey! You're great for hosting this party, too!!
Such great giveaways! And such fantastic news!!!
I came over from Carol's blogs. Lots of kudos to her on getting an agent. She's a lucky woman to have such good friends!
Wow! Congrats to Carol! Wonderful news!
Reading good news is always inspiring.
Nice to meet you Heather - your novels sound so interesting! I'm hopping over from Carolina's blog - congrats to her and good luck to you!
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Descargar Gratis Microsoft Security Essentials - Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) represents Microsoft's free anti-malware solution for computers running Windows 7 or Vista. It's considered by most third-party developers and testers to be a "baseline" among av products, and Microsoft never stated the contrary. Installing MSE is fast and easy. Its only requirement is that no other antivirus applications exist on the PC, since they are most likely to clash and cause Windows stability issues. Right before completing setup, the tool offers to run an initial scan to assess the PC's current security status as soon as it fetches the latest virus definitions.
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As far as the interface is concerned, MSE keeps separated the areas for scanning, virus and spyware definition updates, history, and settings. The overall look is comfortable and neatly organized, so inexperienced users shouldn't experience any issues in navigating it. There are three scanning modes available: "Quick" verifies only important system areas like Program Files and the Windows directory, "Full" runs a complete checkup on the computer, while "Custom" enables users to select the exact drives and directories to look into for malware (also possible via contextual scanning). Quick and full scan jobs can be scheduled to run on a regular basis.
Descargar Microsoft Security Essentials Gratis - When it comes to modifying scan settings, users may establish default actions for threat detections, depending on the alert level (low, medium, high, severe). The real-time protection module can be disabled, while custom files, folders, file types and processes can be excluded. Other scan options focus on archives, removable drives, system restore points and quarantined files. Furthermore, it is possible to inspect and keep or delete quarantined files.
MSE has a very good virus detection ratio and generally uses low CPU and RAM. However, it is quite slow regarding scanning speed, while software notifications cannot be disabled or controlled. Although Microsoft Security Essentials is not among the most powerful av products out there, it serves as a pretty good startup tool for casual users. Upgrading to a more powerful tool is a step necessary to take, though, sooner or later.
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BkiUbBXxK4tBVicoAsWd | Most projects start here, at the workhorse.
Note: This saw is no longer in the shop.
This is the workhorse in my shop. I do not currently have a table saw so I am performing virtually everything on the RAS. That will change in the future, when I add a good table saw to the shop. But until then, the RAS handles virtually everything I ask of it. Aside from my mistakes, there have been no problems in using this saw.
When assembling my RAS I added a wooden shelf inside the legs to both add storage and to stiffen the leg assembly. I also built a fold-down table extension that extends to the left. This way I can work with very long lengths of wood without having to hold the working end of the board down.
Along the way, I have added a single-blade dado cutter that functions, but will be replaced with a stacked dado cutter. The wobble blade is too hard on the sides of soft material and leaves a slightly curved bottom to the dado. Besides, it is only 6-inches tall, making half-lap dados or rabbets on 4X4 material nearly impossible.
I also bought a molding head, and have used it a few times but anticipate making far more use of my big router. The molding head is just too scary on a RAS. I used to use it on my old table saw and that was much better.
The only problem I have had is letting too much time pass between checking the alignment of the saw. Every saw should be checked periodically to be sure the blade is running true. An RAS needs it a little more often because all the works are suspended. It usually is not far out of line, but I do notice an improvement in joints and general fit after re-aligning everything. The whole job takes less than half an hour and does not cost anything. There are no good excuses for not keeping up on alignment.
In addition, whenever this RAS starts acting up when ripping stock, I get a new blade and all is well in the world. It seems that when this saw is set in rip mode you really can tell when the blade is working too hard. Good quality blades last a long time if you stay away from nails, staples and really dirty boards.
UPDATE: This tool has been the subject of more Craftsman bashing than I every suspected. I have received e-mailed assurances it is junk, won't cut right and will hurt me. None of these predictions have come true. This saw has performed very well, with no repairs needed.
I did figure out a way of setting this unit up that has made a tremendous difference in how it holds the alignment. To see the story, Click Here.
The radial arm saw is not for everyone, but I love having it in my shop. It compliments the table saw nicely in that I can set it up to make repetitive cuts, or use it when I have the table saw committed to another operation. For rough-cutting large boards, the RAS is the tool of choice. It also handles large dados that would be difficult or dangerous on the tables saw accurately, and safely.
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BkiUd-s4eILhQCVbfBHp | "One of La Union's waterfalls wherein it has water flowing even during the hot summer days"
Please let us practice the LNT(Leave No Trace) outdoor ethics when going to these nature places. Let us not write/etch on its rock surfaces and manage our garbage properly. Let us #LeaveNoTrash.
After some 25 minutes of tricycle ride from Naguilian (La Union), I finally arrived at Bagulin town proper (6:31 am). The road was 90 percent newly concreted and widened.
After a light breakfast at a local "carinderia", I went looking for passenger motorbikes at the back of the Municipal Hall, but i did not see any single one parked in the area. It must have been still too early in the morning, so I just sat at the concrete plant box beside the Municipal hall and waited.
Earlier, I was planning to get to the waterfalls area through the road going to Sitio Beto by walking. But I changed my mind and instead I was going there through a passenger motorbike.
Some 15 minutes passed and sir Marquez Balisbis arrived for work. He was the one I met on my visit to the Alabok (Kedlap) Burial Cave (October 4, 2013) and works at the Agricultural Sector of the Municipality.
Since I can't find any passenger motorbikes around, I again asked for his assistance and also for some information about the waterfalls I was going to visit. He, together with a lady employee of the Municipal Hall confirmed of the waterfall's existence and they helped me configure a way to get there.
Together with the driver of the passenger motorbike, we went on to that uphill road (the one going to Barangay Tagudtud) (7:56 am). It was quite a steep road as we went downhill towards the river area and there I was at the drop-off area (8:30 am). I paid the driver and after he showed me the way going down to the river, he left.
Luckily, on my way, I get to be with two locals who were going to catch fish down the river. They showed me where to walk going to the waterfalls.
At some portions, the path was almost paved with the stones. The waterfalls must have been a busy area during the past Holy Week and these summer days.
After crossing the river with a single log bridge (with bamboo pole handrail), and walking along a paved path, there it was the waterfalls by the river. By the way, that bridge will eventually be gone during the rainy season when the river will wildly swells.
It is a small waterfall (horsetail type) of some maybe 30+ feet drop. It has a basin where one can swim. At that time, there was a bamboo raft laid around the flat bedrock (another sign that it was a busy area during these summer days). Just above the waterfalls was a small hanging bridge which is used by locals going to their farmlands. The waterfall has a substantial amount of water even during these hot summer days.
The lower cascade of the waterfalls before it joins with the river.
As the sun rises, it got hotter. I changed my "outfit" from a tee-shirt into long-sleeves as a protection from the damaging UV rays.
After taking photographs, videos and that heat making me uneasy, I left the area (10:56 am).
I went back to the road and walked my way (11:04 am). This time taking that road going to Sitio Beto it was an all uphill walk. My sunhat was of no use against the nearly hot noon sun, I was glad I brought an umbrella ☺.
Looking back, along the way.
With constant rest and drinks of water, I kept walking scaling my way up. Along the way, I bought a soft drink at a sari-sari store and refilled my almost empty water bottle (12 noon).
One of the section of the road going up back to the main road that leads back to Bagulin town proper.
After a seemingly endless uphill road walk, it was a relief seeing that I made it to the intersection at the main road above (1:01 pm). There, I was now determined to walk my way down to downtown Bagulin even if there were some passenger motorbikes and tricycles passing by.
After that long walk, I finally made it to downtown Bagulin (2:32 pm) and went to their covered court to rest and change a sweaty clothing.
After that much needed rest, I went inside the Municipal Hall. Thanks to sir Orlando an Agricultural Technologist and another lady Municipal employee, I got to know the specific name of the Barangay/Sitio of its location as well as the waterfalls' name.
It was a great day! I rode back to Naguilian and back for Home Sweet Home.
and to the two lady employees. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdPA5qX_AY3RB3oBz | Home / Software & Gaming / Console / The Steam Deck will not have any exclusive games
The Steam Deck will not have any exclusive games
Mustafa Mahmoud November 30, 2021 Console, Featured Tech News, PC, Software & Gaming
Valve appears to be betting big on the Steam Deck. Since its announcement, the handheld device appears to have garnered a great deal of interest from developers and fans alike. Despite this, the Steam creator has confirmed that it will not be publishing any games made exclusively for the Steam Deck, wanting to continue its open-market approach.
As part of the Steam Deck's frequently asked questions page (and as reported by IGN) Valve addressed the idea of the Steam Deck offering exclusive games. Speaking on the matter, Valve said "No, [making exclusive games] doesn't make much sense to us. It's a PC and it should just play games like a PC."
The Steam Deck – as a handheld – offers many methods of control, including a touch screen, touchpads and more. Being purpose-built for gaming, the machine offers many different control methods, and as such is in some ways more flexible than a mouse and keyboard.
One type of game which would work better on the Steam Deck is mobile titles which rely on touch screen controls. As regular PC monitors do not offer touch screen functionality, the Steam Deck does have an advantage in that regard and so would be ripe for mobile conversions.
With how Valve is marketing the Steam Deck however, it does make sense that the handheld device is being positioned as an extension of PC gaming – and not a separate market.
We recently reported that Valve is seemingly putting the VR market behind them, instead focusing on the Steam Deck. Doing so, while not alienating the PC users, is a fine balance, and so it will be interesting to see how the company navigates this. Hopefully they do so with great care and finesse.
KitGuru says: Have you pre-ordered the Steam Deck? Would you like to see exclusive games? What will you use the handheld for? Let us know down below.
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I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of 31 January 2019, the total Garda strength was approximately 14,000. As of the same date, there were approximately 2,530 Garda Staff employed by An Garda Síochána undertaking a range of administrative and technical duties in the organisation.
The Deputy will be aware An Garda Síochána is currently undertaking a programme of accelerated recruitment, as part of the Government's commitment to achieve an overall workforce of 21,000 personnel by 2021, including 15,000 Garda members and 4,000 civilians. We are making real, tangible progress on achieving this goal.
Since the re-opening of Templemore College in September 2014, approximately 2,600 new Garda members have attested and been assigned to duties in communities throughout the country.
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Coinciding with the exhibition A MacGuffin and Some Other Things, Project Arts Centre continues its new experimental Grotto series, with an installation by David Fagan entitled Sensation.
A MACGUFFIN AND SOME OTHER THINGS
Our next exhibition the group show A MacGuffin and Some Other Things uses a mix of video, sculptural installations and performance to investigate the role of the object, and its function, or consequence, in relation to a script.
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Coinciding with Mikala Dwyer's exhibition, Project Arts Centre will inaugurate a new experimental portal - the Grotto - with an installation by Richard Proffitt (UK): with We Sell Soul Richard Proffitt will work with the idea of the cabinet as a 'kiosk', a personalised space, and a psychedelic cabin full of hippie memorabilia, tropes of counterculture, the occult and Vietnam paraphernalia.
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Coronavirus in Belarus: Impact on Human Rights. January-April 2021
With the support of Human Constanta, in March 2020, covidmonitor.by was
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In this report, we want to summarize and record the practice that has developed in Belarus during juanuary — april 2021.
Coronavirus in Belarus: Impact on Human Rights
We have prepared a report on what practice against coronavirus has developed in Belarus from January to April 2020. Human Constanta also launched covidmonitor.by, which contains information on how authorities in the Republic of Belarus react to the situation with the coronavirus COVID-19.
Coronavirus in Belarus: Impact on Human Rights. December 2020
In this report, we want to summarize and document the practice that developed in Belarus in December 2020.
Coronavirus in Belarus: Impact on Human Rights. May 2020.
In the second report, for May 2020, we describe the practice of combating coronavirus that developed in Belarus during this period.
Coronavirus in Belarus: Impact on Human Rights. November 2020
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The photos you assign to contacts come from the photos stored on iPad. If you don't have a photo of a contact, you can use the iPad cameras to take one.
1With Contacts open, tap on the contact to whose record you want to add a photo.
The contact's info appears on the right.
4Tap Choose Photo to choose an existing photo in the Photos app Camera Roll.
The Photo Albums dialog appears.
If you tap Take Photo, then the iPad's camera is activated. Take a photo of your contact to add it to the contact's information.
5Tap either Camera Roll or Photo Library, or any photo albums you might have created yourself, depending on where the photo is stored.
Saved photos are ones you've downloaded to your iPad or taken using the screen capture feature or the iPad 2's cameras; the Photo Library contains photos synced from your computer. Once you make a choice, the photos in that album appear.
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Stepping up his tirade against the search engine Google, US president Donald Trump has continued to allege that it is biased against him.
Trump blamed that the landing page of Google apparently promoted the State of the Union addresses of former president Barack Obama and not his speech, in a video posted by him on Tweeter on Wednesday night.
The allegations have been denied by the search engine firm.
Trump has been making such allegations for the part two days and the tweet was the latest in that attack against Google. Trump has claimed that the search engine only shows negative news about him. This charge has also been refuted by Google.
Trump has also alleged that they were "trying to silence" people and suggested that such activities could be illegal. He however did not furnish any evidence of to support the allegations.
"I think that Google and Facebook and Twitter … treat conservatives and Republicans very unfairly," Trump told reporters at the White House earlier on Wednesday.
Since those tirades against Google, Trump officials haver said that they are investigating whether Google's search engine could be regulated because of the so-called "unfair" treatment.
A picture of Google.com on various dates throughout Obama's presidency and a link to watch the State of the Union Address was poste din the video by Trump on Wednesday.
However, the video also then goes on to show a picture of the website of Jan. 30. 2018, the date when Trump made had delivered his State of the Union address earlier this year.
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Google officials later said that Trump's speeches were promoted by the search engine.
"On January 30 2018, we highlighted the livestream of President Trump's State of the Union on the google.com homepage," a Google spokesperson told the media in an e-mailed response.
A Google spokesperson also said that the company does not generally promote speeches to Congress.
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"I think it's a very serious problem because they're really trying to silence a very large part of this country, and those people don't want to be silenced. It's not right. It's not fair. It may not be legal, but we'll see. We just want fairness," Trump added Wednesday.
The search algorithms of Google are non-political and are designed in a manner so that a user gets the most topical results.
"Search is not used to set a political agenda and we don't bias our results toward any political ideology," the company said in a statement.
(Source:www.globalnews.ca)
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The wait is finally over! After nine episodes of building up the hype — with the past week filled to the brim with suspense and tension — all seven members of YG Entertainment's newest boy group iKON have been revealed. The final member, Donghyuk, was revealed on the finale episode of their reality show Mix & Match.
YG first tried out this style of reality TV with last year's hit WIN: WHO IS NEXT, where the company's male trainees formed two groups (Team A and Team B). The teams battled it out over the course of the season for viewer votes, with the victorious team winning the chance to debut as a group. Team A won the right to debut as Winner, with their popular album 2014 S/S achieving a "perfect all-kill" on the South Korean charts.
Meanwhile, the members of Team B found themselves in a new survival show this past year called Mix & Match, individually competing against three newly revealed trainees for a chance at one of seven spots in the future group that Yang Hyun-suk dubbed "iKON".
Three spots in the group were reserved for Team B members B.I, Bobby ,and Jinhwan, with the rest of the four spots chosen by a complex voting system. 30% of the vote came from YG artists. The remaining 70% was decided by viewer vote and was separated into five categories, the electronic methods being online Facebook votes, LINE Messaging app mobile votes, and text message votes. The fourth category was physical voting locations taken in Korea, China, and Japan. Finally, votes were also taken at the final match's event location.
The voters reunited all of the Team B members back into iKON, with Chanwoo being the only member to make it into iKON that wasn't originally in Team B. (Though it was probably expected that Team B, with their presumably larger fanbase from their run on WIN last year, all managed to secure spots in the new group.)
Readers, did you manage to vote for your favorite members? Are you satisfied with the voting results (even if, like this fanboy-writer, your two favourite members were Jinhyung and Hongsuk, the only two members who didn't make the cut)? And do you think that iKON can live up to its name as an "Icon of Korea"?
Check out the reveal on Mix and Match's finale here:
(YG Life [1] [2] [3] [4], Melon. Images via YG Life, YouTube)
Tags: iKon, Mix & Match, mix and match, SB Bite, WIN, Winner, YG Entertainment
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BkiUbfk5qWTD6heGqul0 | The mixshow's roots can be traced back to 1985 to a University of Maryland student referred to as "Sir Charles," known to the urban music community as Charles Dixon, Senior Director, National Mixshow Promotions, TVT Records. Inspired by Grandmaster Flash and the music in a local club called Odells, Baltimore's equivalent to NYC's infamous club, the Garage, Charles started doing parties around the campus. He eventually began to work at a record pool and started spinning at the Dome. Dixon later became assistant pool director, reviewing and adding to the computer the charts of 75 of the hottest DJs in the Washington, DC area. He created a format which would eventually change his life and the sound of Washington, DC, encompassing the top records from every format including hip-hop, R&B, classics, Go-Go, high energy disco and whatever was number one. Dixon's new format attracted a diverse crowd from rich to poor, black and white, Latino, Middle Easterners, Nigerians and Asians.
In July 1987, Dixon's groundbreaking activities impressed the new MD of WPGC, whom felt if Dixon could bring the same melting from the club to the radio waves, they could take over Washington, DC. In three short years, by 1990, Dixon helped take WPGC from number 22 to number 1. Dixon's show was the first primetime mixshow on a commercial radio station, 7 p.m 'til midnight on an Arbitron-rated station. "Our consultant, Jerry Clifton, put mixshows like mine on 20 of his consulted stations, and the rest was history," said Dixon.
As with any new innovation, growing pains are expected, but the mixshow has undergone changes to the point where its viability poses many questions. Many people will say that the mixshow has gotten out of control. Various programmers will hold the mixers responsible for the issues, while many mixers are quick to blame programmers for mixshow problems. While fingers are quick to be pointed, everyone involved with mixshows are to be held accountable for its overall treatment.
Many hit records have debuted in the clubs, trickled to mixhsows, generated a high number of requests, moved to regular rotation and continued building until street date when the album posted high sales numbers. The mixshow has evolved to the point that some video programmers won't consider video adds unless serious steam exists on the mixshow level. Remember, a good street record isn't always a good radio record, and a good radio record isn't always a good street record. "The current state of mixshows is at an interesting crossroad. In its infancy, it was considered niche programming with little or no value. Over the years, mixhsows have become a major staple of programming. The playlists have been regulated and controlled, and the mixers have lost freedom of decisions.
Everyone wants to claim I broke the record; when in actuality, it won't matter when the accolades are passed out. You know things that happen in the street. Now, you must learn how to translate them to the airwaves," affirmed Harold Banks, Mixshow Coordinator/Production Director/Evenings, WHXT-103.9 FM, Columbia, SC.
With today's current research-oriented programming and the continuous conglomeration of radio, it has become increasingly difficult to break new records. This even threatens the existence of record pools because many of them have mixshow DJs on their rosters. "Mixshow DJs are vital in breaking new records and artists. Without them going with their gut reactions, some records won't catch a programmer's attention. For example, if I'm going for an add, some of my programmers won't even consider it if the mixers aren't supporting it in the mix and in the clubs." stated Marlo Martin-Jackson, CEO, Double M Entertainment. Too many promotion executives are wasting money on "paper adds" via independent promotions, one of "Ten Ways to Kill a Brand (Impact: 6/8/01)."
"The only problem I have is when you have a PD that has no clue of the mixshow's importance. That's when you become disposable. We have people that either have never spun a record in their lives, never go to a club to see what's hot or inherited their Arbitron ratings. They feel that the mixshow isn't a necessity for their station. Mixshows add a certain level of diversity toward programming. Where would DJ Red Alert, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl, Kid Capri and Funkmaster Flex be without mixshows," remarked Big Dose, WBHH-92.1, Norfolk, VA. By the time a station's callout research is compiled, it can be weeks old and inaccurate. Many programmers have indeed lost their gut instinct and do nothing but manage administrative processes.
"Mixshows gave programmers a place to tryout new music and dump the record rep. 'Holler at my mixer' was the theme for many programmers until they felt the mixers were getting too much credit for the records that got broken and threatened the programmer's job, pride and pockets. Programmers started saying that mixers needed to let them know what's going on with records, which is correct, but that they could only mix the records they wanted them to mix. This power move started to kill the effective power of mixshows to break new records," asserted Michael "DJ Shadow" London, veteran mixer, sales, promotion and programming talent, and CEO of Montgomery, AL-based SNA Entertainment, whose holdings include SNA Record Pool, SNA Promotions and SNA Studio, a full digital production studio and advertising agency.
· PDs must hire mixers they trust and respect. It's more than scratching.
· Mixers must understand the corporate radio environment (e.g. ratings, sales, etc.).
· Both must realize that good music is good music.
· Sift through the hundreds of garbage records you get, and find the next big thing. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
BkiUbDnxaL3SuhzLmO7t | Jail releases more footage of Sandra Bland…
Jail releases more footage of Sandra Bland before her death
By The Associated Press and Michael Graczyk |
PUBLISHED: July 28, 2015 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: September 7, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.
HEMPSTEAD, Texas (AP) — Texas authorities on Tuesday released several hours of footage showing Sandra Bland during her three days in jail, saying they wanted to dispel rumors that she was dead before arriving there.
Waller County Judge Trey Duhon said such conspiracy theories — including one that Bland"s mug shot was taken after her death — have prompted death threats against county officials.
"Because of some of the things that"s gone out on social media, this county has been literally attacked," he said at a news conference, adding that the FBI is investigating the most serious threats.
"Sandra Bland was alive and well" until she was found hanging on July 13 in her cell at the Waller County Jail, Duhon said. Authorities have ruled that Bland"s death, three days after her arrest during a confrontational traffic stop, was a suicide.
The video released shows her arriving at the jail, being questioned by a jailer filling out forms, making phone calls, getting her mug shot taken, sleeping in her cell and being taken in and out.
She"s calm when she arrives at the jail, sometimes smiling and at one point putting her head in her hands. The jailer let her use the phone at the booking desk instead of the pay phone in her cell, and she was seen talking with animation during some of the calls. The video has no audio.
Authorities have said Bland — a black 28-year-old from suburban Chicago — hanged herself with a garbage bag, a finding that her family has questioned, saying she was happy. She was in custody for allegedly assaulting the white state trooper who pulled her over for an improper lane change.
Her sister, Sharon Cooper, did not return a call from The Associated Press seeking comment Tuesday.
The death has garnered national attention amid increased scrutiny of police treatment of blacks in the wake of several high-profile police-involved deaths.
On Monday, an initial toxicology report was released for Bland that two experts said raised the possibility that she may have used marijuana while in custody. Prosecutor Warren Diepraam has said information on her marijuana use may be relevant to the case in determining her state of mind.
The amount of THC, one of the active components of marijuana, in Bland"s system was 18 micrograms per liter, according to the report. That"s more than three times the legal limit for drivers in Colorado and Washington, states that permit the recreational use of marijuana.
Capt. Brian Cantrell of the Waller County Sheriff"s Office said Tuesday that he doesn"t know if she could have used marijuana in the jail. He said there"s no recent history of drug seizures there but noted things get smuggled into jails everywhere.
A committee of outside attorneys will assist Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis in investigating Bland"s death.
"I don"t know if we"ll ever get an answer to all the questions," said attorney Lewis White of Sugar Land, one of the committee members. "But our job is to get answers. There are going to be answers some people don"t like."
The Texas Rangers and the FBI are investigating the case.
Associated Press writer Jamie Stengle contributed to this report from Dallas.
Booking room video: http://bit.ly/1I0aqFw
This story has been corrected to affiliate Capt. Brian Cantrell with the Waller County Sheriff"s Office instead of a police department.
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You will find that there will hardly be any chains in this process. This means that you will be directly dealing with the given buyer. It is through this that you will be assured of a much smoother process at the end of the day. You will note that there will be no complex issue involved. This does take into account the chance to bypass a number of fees. Including agents in this chain will time and again call for you to pay them. Such fees can be quite expensive for you. Bypassing such will often leave you with more money in your pocket. It is imperative to mention that so much time will be saved in this process. This is because there will hardly be any back and forth transactions involved. You will actually learn that such home buyers will time and again seal the deal in a matter of days.
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BkiUfE7xK7Dgs_XTA6Hf | Are you planning to incorporate a limited company in Hong Kong? If so, according to the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, you need to appoint a local company secretary. But what is a company secretary exactly? What do they do, and do you need one? Read on to find out more.
What is a Company Secretary?
The company secretary is a company representative who will report to the Companies Registry any change in the structure of a company and its key personnel data (i.e. its directors and shareholders).
Be careful not to mix up a "company secretary" with a "secretary" who may only handle clerical duties. An officially appointed company secretary of a company plays a much more advanced role in the legal maintenance of a company.
Do I Have To Appoint A Company Secretary?
Yes! By law, according to the Companies Ordinance, every private company incorporated in Hong Kong must have a company secretary. You won't be able to incorporate without one, and a company is required to retain one throughout its lifetime.
What Does A Company Secretary Do?
It is the role of a company secretary to ensure that companies comply with their legal obligations. More specifically, a company secretary should help to maintain a company's statutory records and registers and continue to update them as needed.
Responsibilities of the company secretary usually include:
Managing shareholders and board of directors minutes;
Managing company's change of name and change of registered address;
Reporting directors and shareholders' change of particulars;
Appointing new directors and reporting existing director's cessation;
Organizing transfer of shares, shares allotment, as well as capital increase;
Preparing and filing annual returns;
Maintaining and updating company statutory books and records (i.e. Register of Directors, Register of Shareholders, Significant Controller's Register, etc.);
Handling administrative mails (if you use their Registered Office – note it is recommended to do so as your Company Secretary will usually update you and tell you what to do with such mails).
Who Can Be A Company Secretary?
Either an individual or a body corporate can be a company secretary but bear in mind:
The sole director of a private company cannot also be the company secretary (i.e. one of the company's directors can be the company secretary only if there is more than one director in place);
If the company secretary is a natural person, he or she must be a resident in Hong Kong (permanent or otherwise);
If the company secretary is a corporate body, its registered address or principal office should be in Hong Kong. While it must also hold a valid Trust or Company Service Provider Licence (a.k.a. TCSP licence) issued by the Companies Registry.
How Do I Choose A Company Secretary?
First and foremost, keep in mind that a company secretary should know what they are doing – you shouldn't just appoint any random to take the job! The various maintenance matters a company secretary handles are not difficult. However, there are plenty of deadlines and details to consider when preparing documentation for filing and when making updates to company records.
That said, as the role implies some knowledge and experience, if you appoint an individual, be sure that he/she has the relevant background. Alternatively, if you opt to hire a service provider, you'll want to check they have the proper licence in place. You can do this by searching their name in the TCSP Registry (note: some providers may use trade names, so you might have to ask for their licence number to search).
Who you appoint as company secretary is not a decision to be taken anyhow. Make sure to appoint someone who can properly assist. Otherwise, you risk exposing your company to possible mistakes and delays that may result in unnecessary costs.
Individual vs Company Service Provider
A dedicated individual with experience can do the job just as well as a company service provider. However, most people will not know an individual who knows how to handle such matters. Typically, except for big companies who can afford to employ an in-house duly qualified company secretary, company secretarial work is usually handled by an appointed external professional with experience and expertise in handling company secretarial duties.
Considering the low average cost of corporate services providers, it is recommended to subcontract to avoid mistakes and delays and save time that would be better dedicated to business development. There is no shortage of options to choose from but choosing the right provider is a whole other story. Aside from checking they are properly licenced, here are some other key points to consider when selecting a corporate services provider.
Professionalism and Experience
Get to know the provider who will be helping maintain a company. A great deal of professionalism and experience is a must. How to check and compare? Send the same email requesting quote and raising any queries as necessary to various providers and see who responds in a complete and timely manner. If a provider answers haphazardly and late, then it is probably best to avoid them. The first interactions with a service provider serve as a good preview of what's to come.
Pricing is important, but it isn't everything. While considering pricing, do also consider what services are offered along with the professionalism and experience of the provider (as mentioned above!).Generally, providers offer a very similar, if not the same, suite of services. However, it is still important to check as it is easier to deal with one service provider rather than many. That said, the main difference in terms of service will likely be in the amount of advice a provider can offer; the more advice, the more expensive.
Note more advice at a higher cost is not necessary for all; those on a budget can opt for a more affordable provider that offers excellent quality services, free information and general guidance (like iNCUBEE! But not necessarily :)) as the end result will be the same, only that service will be different. Just like on an airplane, those in first class receive extra care and attention, while those in economy receive less but at the end of the day, all passengers leave and get to their chosen destination at the same time.
Make a Wise Choice
In summary, the maintenance of a company is not to be taken lightly. While there are fewer regulations and requirements for Hong Kong companies compared to in other jurisdictions worldwide, it still takes time, expertise, and knowledge to ensure a company is kept up to date. As such, it may be beneficial to obtain the help of a corporate service provider.
Not all corporate service providers are the same; however, some are better or maybe more suitable for an entrepreneur's particular needs than others. So it is essential to weigh up the options and take into account professionalism and experience, and value for money before making a decision.
Do you have an existing company and want to appoint iNCUBEE as its company secretary?
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BkiUbLjxaJiQnbugTPdL | Q: How do I test a constructor in Jasmine? pingPongGame.js
class PingPongGame {
constructor(winningPoints) {
this.playerOneScore = 0;
this.playerTwoScore = 0;
this.winningPoints = winningPoints;
}
get playerOneScore() {
return this.playerOneScore;
}
set playerOneScore(newPlayerOneScore) {
this.playerOneScore = newPlayerOneScore;
}
get playerTwoScore() {
return this.playerTwoScore;
}
set playerTwoScore(newPlayerTwoScore) {
this.playerTwoScore = newPlayerTwoScore;
}
get winningPoints() {
return this.winningPoints;
}
set winningPoints(newWinningPoints) {
this.winningPoints = newWinningPoints;
}
}
pingPongGame.spec.js
describe("when the pingPongGame constructor is called", function () {
it("should create a ping pong game with given arguments.", function () {
let newPingPongGame = new PingPongGame(10);
expect(newPingPongGame.getWinningPoints).toBe(10);
});
});
When I run the above Jasmine test, I get the below error. I think that I might need to mock something, since it looks like there's some sort of recursion. Does anyone have suggestions on how to properly test the constructor?
when the pingPongGame constructor is called > should create a ping pong game with given arguments.
RangeError: Maximum call stack size exceeded
RangeError: Maximum call stack size exceeded
at PingPongGame.set playerOneScore [as playerOneScore] (file:///C:/Users/charl/Documents/WebDev/PingPongScorekeeper/src/pingPongGame.js:13:29)
at PingPongGame.set playerOneScore [as playerOneScore] (file:///C:/Users/charl/Documents/WebDev/PingPongScorekeeper/src/pingPongGame.js:13:29)
at PingPongGame.set playerOneScore [as playerOneScore] (file:///C:/Users/charl/Documents/WebDev/PingPongScorekeeper/src/pingPongGame.js:13:29)
at PingPongGame.set playerOneScore [as playerOneScore] (file:///C:/Users/charl/Documents/WebDev/PingPongScorekeeper/src/pingPongGame.js:13:29)
at PingPongGame.set playerOneScore [as playerOneScore] (file:///C:/Users/charl/Documents/WebDev/PingPongScorekeeper/src/pingPongGame.js:13:29)
at PingPongGame.set playerOneScore [as playerOneScore] (file:///C:/Users/charl/Documents/WebDev/PingPongScorekeeper/src/pingPongGame.js:13:29)
at PingPongGame.set playerOneScore [as playerOneScore] (file:///C:/Users/charl/Documents/WebDev/PingPongScorekeeper/src/pingPongGame.js:13:29)
at PingPongGame.set playerOneScore [as playerOneScore] (file:///C:/Users/charl/Documents/WebDev/PingPongScorekeeper/src/pingPongGame.js:13:29)
at PingPongGame.set playerOneScore [as playerOneScore] (file:///C:/Users/charl/Documents/WebDev/PingPongScorekeeper/src/pingPongGame.js:13:29)
at PingPongGame.set playerOneScore [as playerOneScore] (file:///C:/Users/charl/Documents/WebDev/PingPongScorekeeper/src/pingPongGame.js:13:29)
A: You're seeing a stack overflow because the names of the instance properties and the getters/setters are identical. You need to use a different name for your internal properties to use this approach. The convention is generally to prefix the name with a _ like so...
class PingPongGame {
constructor(winningPoints) {
//...
this._winningPoints = winningPoints;
}
//...
get winningPoints() {
return this._winningPoints
}
set winningPoints(winningPoints) {
this._winningPoints = winningPoints
}
}
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BkiUdcg5qYVBVLDkmAP9 | It's Time to Change Your Mind About Failure
If you want to really be a success, you need to first learn to fail.
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Nicole Crampton
Sales Enablement - Content Developer
April 9, 2019 5 min read
You're reading Entrepreneur South Africa, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.
There's a concept in entrepreneurship called re-entry rate, which is basically the number of times an entrepreneur comes back after failure.
According to Allon Raiz, founder of Raizcorp, in the US, re-entry rate is 3,6 times on average. In South Africa, it's 1,1 times. In other words, most entrepreneurs in this country fail once and never come back.
"We try, we fail, and we go and get a job," says Allon.
The problem is that failure is a critical part of success. If we can't change the way we think about failure, it's unlikely our entrepreneurial success rates will increase.
Here's a case in point: Before launching RocoMamas, Brian Altriche had almost two decades of experience under his belt and more than a few hard-won lessons, thanks to failures that were essential to his overall success.
"Failure is part of the equation of success. I call them my fabulous failures. You can't achieve greatness without failures and risk,"
says Brian, who adds that he hasn't had a significant failure in years, largely because of the many failures he endured during his early years.
Here's the secret — great entrepreneurs are resilient. They understand and accept the powerful role that failure plays in eventual success.
"Yes, we make mistakes. Yes, we fail. But there are so many lessons to learn when that happens, and you can come back and take those lessons and do something great. But you have to be willing to try," says Allon of his own entrepreneurial journey.
Allon admits that despite his success, he lives in fear that his business will fail every day. But he will not live in fear that he will fail. And to him, there's a huge difference.
EMBRACE FAILURE
In 2000, at 29 years old, in a city on the other side of the world, executive coach and speaker Dr. Sam Collins lost her job.
"My lesson was to embrace failure and see it as a stepping stone on the way to success.
Failing is an inevitable part of creating your destiny, and it gave me the platform to start my own business and follow my biggest dreams. Now, I welcome it.
"When something goes wrong, we need to learn to say, 'Something good is happening here'. Look for the greater message of the experience and expect it to, eventually, turn out for the good. Recognising this gets easier with practice."
In fact, just like Brian, Dr Sam recommends routinely failing. "It means you are active, doing something, moving forward," she says.
"Too often we buy into what society says, or what the past has shown us will work or not work. When we do that, we limit ourselves, and we impede our ability to make big things happen."
WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU, MAKES YOU STRONGER
Gary Vaynerchuk, an Internet and marketing entrepreneur whose net worth is $160 million, is considered one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world, and a daily inspiration for millions. And yet, he's the first to admit that in terms of volume, far more things aren't going well than those that are.
"My overall strategy and vision are working. My day-to-day is not," he explains.
"I think most people have it reversed. Most people don't take chances and are doing things on a day-to-day basis to protect themselves from the micro failures. What they don't realise at a macro level is that they're not moving forward, and so they're losing.
"I literally fight fires for a living. Problem after problem after problem. Every morning when I wake up, I have 27 emails and 19 texts, and four missed phone calls and three voicemails telling me something just went horribly wrong, or I'm getting torn apart on social. Every. Single. Day. Entrepreneurship is not fancy… Entrepreneurship is hard. It's fighting fires."
According to Gary, to overcome failure, you need perseverance and backbone. "It's all in your mind. Winning versus losing, success versus failure is mental. It's mindset.
"You have to put yourself on the right track with your macro decisions. Every other micro 'failure' doesn't really matter. You have to decide, 'This is not working,' and then realise, everything you've been doing up to this point is the reason that it's not working."
The formula is straightforward: Take an audit of how you got there. Be accountable and make a change, and then allow momentum to take over. You will get back on track, just in another (better) direction.
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BkiUbozxK1UJ-2RwVN1K | Bumpass Hell is the largest concentration of hydrothermal features within Lassen Volcanic National Park and offers vivid illustration of the active volcanic processes in the Southern Cascades. Named for an early settler, the area is a popular destination and short hike from the main park road and features fumaroles, hot springs and boiling mudpots.
The hydrothermal features of Lassen Volcanic National Park are due to the boiling of an underground reservoir of hot water, which generates steam that rises to the Earth's surface. The principle discharge area for that steam is Bumpass Hell, and the hottest and most vigorous hydrothermal features in the park can be found there.
The colors of Bumpass Hell are striking and due in part to varying minerals in the waters of the area. The minerals can stain the soils oranges and yellow, and the waters are often bright blue and emerald green.
It is very important to stay on marked trails and boardwalks in Bumpass Hell. The eponymous Kendall Bumpass was a cowboy working in the 1860s who helped discover the area, but lost his leg after his foot broke through the crust he was walking on.
The observable volcanism at Bumpass Hell clearly demonstrates that Lassen Volcanic National Park is still an active region. In fact, the steam escaping the largest fumarole in the park, Big Boiler, has been measured at 322 degrees, making it one of the hottest such features in the world.
Highly informative brochure from USGS and NPS.
The trail to Bumpass Hell measures only one and a half miles. The trail is around 8,000 feet in elevation so the high elevation can make hiking challenging for visitors. It does not feature much elevation change until dropping 100 vertical feet into the basin of Bumpass Hell.
The trail is popular and can be crowded on weekends and holidays. It is often open while there are still significant amounts of snow still present on the trail, which can make for a challenging descent down steeper portions. Hiking boots are a must even into the summer, as a lingering snow field can still be found in July and August.
The main park road (Highway 89) is closed more than half the year. Park workers are usually able to clear it by the first of July, but the trail to Bumpass Hell may not open until a few weeks after that. Even when the trailhead is accessible, be prepared to encounter large amounts of snow early in the season.
Park entrance to Lassen is $10 for seven days.
The trail to Bumpass Hell is rugged, but some hydrothermal features can be seen from the main park road in places such as the Sulphur Works.
Pets must be on a leash while in the park, and are not permitted on the trails.
I just went there this weekend on a college camping trip..I loved exploring Bumpass Hell..It was my favorite.
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BkiUcOk5qhLAB70I3nYC | Q: Decoding problems in Django and lxml I have a strange problem with lxml when using the deployed version of my Django application. I use lxml to parse another HTML page which I fetch from my server. This works perfectly well on my development server on my own computer, but for some reason it gives me UnicodeDecodeError on the server.
('utf8', "\x85why hello there!", 0, 1, 'unexpected code byte')
I have made sure that Apache (with mod_python) runs with LANG='en_US.UTF-8'.
I've tried googling for this problem and tried different approaches to decoding the string correctly, but I can't figure it out.
In your answer, you may assume that my string is called hello or something.
A: "\x85why hello there!" is not a utf-8 encoded string. You should try decoding the webpage before passing it to lxml. Check what encoding it uses by looking at the http headers when you fetch the page maybe you find the problem there.
A: Doesn't syntax such as u"\x85why hello there!" help?
You may find the following resources from the official Python documentation helpful:
*
*Python introduction, Unicode Strings
*Sequence Types — str, unicode, list, tuple, buffer, xrange
A: Since modifying site.py is not an ideal solution try this at the start of your program:
import sys
reload(sys)
sys.setdefaultencoding("utf-8")
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BkiUdV85qYVBRaD6Omms | Gross motor skills refer to the development and strengthening of the large muscles in the body. For example, movements required for head control, rolling over, sitting up, crawling, standing, and walking. Toddlers learn new gross motor skills by practicing until a skill is mastered. Therefore, it is very important for children to have plenty of opportunities to exercise these skills every day!
Enjoy some physical exercise with your child. Most toddlers are just learning how to walk and run and need the practice. Go for lots of walks on different surfaces such as grass, gravel, or sand that will challenge your child's balance and help them improve these skills. Let toddlers practice climbing up and down the stairs with your help. Climbing is good for stimulating a child's sense of laterality. Play with large balls. Encourage your child to kick the ball and take turns using both feet. Practice throwing and catching too.
Put on some music at home and dance with your toddler. Songs with hand motions are a creative way for children to improve their gross motor skills. Think "Itsy-Bitsy Spider" or "Patty Cake." Toddlers love to bounce and wiggle to music. As they get older, you can make instruments like paper plate tambourines, cereal box drums, or noisemakers by filling up bottles with coins. Have your toddler march with their knees high for a parade or play "follow the leader."
There are tons of childhood games designed to enhance gross motor skills. "Simon Says," "Red Rover," "Twister," and "Hide and Seek" are all popular ones. These are simple, active games a child can participate in. As your child gets a little older, hopscotch and jump rope are fun ideas to incorporate as well. These activities not only contribute to improving motor skills but will also serve to enhance the child's social skills.
A fun game to play with toddlers is, "What animal are you?" This will get your child moving around and using a variety of muscles. Ask your child to imitate the movements of different animals. For example: crawl like a snake, hop like a frog, waddle like a duck, etc. Not only does this stir up your child's imagination, but it will increase muscle function and agility.
Toddlers really enjoy scribbling and coloring. Get your child some big coloring books and show them how to hold a crayon. Having your child color on the floor will strengthen the hips and shoulders. You can also hang paper on a kid's easel and have your child sit on their knees. To color, they will need to raise their bottom off of their heels/calves. This takes strength and stability in the hip muscles.
Have your toddler help out with chores around the house. Dusting, sorting laundry, gardening, and putting away groceries all involve bending, stretching, and squatting. Your child will have a healthy dose of motor skill improvement and an added boost to their self-esteem for being mommy's little helper.
There are so many fun ways to use blocks. You can build a tower with your toddler, which encourages them to bend down, pick up the block, and raise back up again. You can line up a wall of blocks and have your child step over them or kick them down. Another option is to use large blocks so that your toddler can roll, crawl, or duck under the tower as well. Don't be afraid to get creative. Now… go play! | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUbhbxK03BfL1dT6K4 | Your group will have a deep impact in Cleveland County, NC.
Our projects focus on community building.
The mission doesn't end on the worksite! Each evening we reflect in Christ-centered worship. We end each session with our Candlelight Service.
After mission projects, you will enjoy camp! Like our massive Zipline across the lake.
Tekoa Missions is a different type of mission trip. We bring over 65 years of camping ministry experience to this brand new mission opportunity. We have spent years in partnership with local agencies learning how to help youth have a great experience on a mission site. But the thing that sets us a part is the program that surrounds your mission trip.
Your youth will come back to a high energy and worshipful evening experience. Ride our zipline over the lake, climb our giant lake slide and drop into our spring-fed lake, and enjoy a party at our pool.
Youth groups will then experience meaningful worship that invites God to teach them about their missions experience. We focus on changed lives. And that happens through worshipful reflection. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUbDo5qoaAwj4XMnOD | Zenit St. Petersburg have turned down an offer from English Premier 08/01/2008 | Other
Zenit St. Petersburg have turned down an offer from English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur for Andrey Arshavin, the BIA News agency said on Friday.
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A woman in the U.S. state of California faces charges Friday 08/01/2008 | Politics
Chechnya will receive more than 13.5 billion rubles ($576.4 million) 08/01/2008 | Other
Gazprom Neft, the oil arm of Russian energy giant Gazprom, reported 08/01/2008 | Business
Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova said on her web site Friday 08/01/2008 | Technology
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The Moscow City Court found on Friday former Yukos executive Leonid 08/01/2008 | Other
A rare full solar eclipse will be broadcast 08/01/2008 | Other
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BkiUbuw5qsBB3TGfaj4B | Prince George and Princess Charlotte meet their new royal baby brother
Jenni McKnight April 23, 2018 4:52 pm
Prince George and Princess Charlotte have been introduced to their new little brother for the first time this afternoon.
Prince William – who became a father-of-three today – arrived hand-in-hand with his children to the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington and Prince George, four, and Princess Charlotte, two, appeared excited and eager to meet their new baby brother.
A shy looking Prince George, still in his school uniform, climbed out of the car with the help from Prince William, before the pair went to help Princess Charlotte out of her car seat.
Princess Charlotte, dressed in a cute blue summer dress with a smart blue cardigan, sweetly waved at the crowds waiting outside the Lindo Wing as she made her way into the hospital holding hands with Prince William.
After meeting their new baby brother, Prince George and Princess Charlotte left the hospital via a private door to return to their home, Kensington Palace.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at St Mary's to meet their little brother. pic.twitter.com/rfX9rsdJhU
The announcement of the as yet unnamed baby was revealed on Kensington Palace's Twitter page earlier today.
'Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs,' the statement said. 'The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.'
The new Prince's weight of 8lb 7oz means he is the heaviest child Kate has given birth to and the biggest royal male for more than century.
Princess Charlotte weighed 8lb 3oz, while Prince George weighed 8lb 6oz making him at the time the heaviest future king to be born in recent history.
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Kensington Palace have announced that The Duchess of Cambridge will be leaving St. Mary's Hospital later today to join Prince George and Princess Charlotte back at home.
'The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their son will travel home to Kensington Palace' the Palace tweeted, just under 30 minutes after Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrived at the hospital to meet their new sibling for the first time.
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BkiUbco5qhLACDOs81iU | Escape from it all in a spacious Delphi Loft Suite. Decorated to the highest standard and designed by Laura Ashley..
With enough space for 2 adults, or a family of 2 adults and 2 children, the split-level suite has 1 full-size double bed or twin beds.
The bedroom is on a mezzanine floor, looking over the living room and en suite bathroom on the ground floor. Inside the bathroom is a stylish tiled floor; it's stocked with organic toiletries made locally in Connemara.
Its décor is kept tastefully neutral, with contemporary touches. It's bright and airy, thanks to the skylight and large windows.
There are no TVs in the bedrooms however, DVD players are available on request with accompanying TV. Please note, TVs have no channels and are for playing DVDs only. Limited availability. Please note that the Loft Suites do not have mountain views. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdig5qhDBLTI4utFl | A binary de Bruijn sequence of order n is a cyclic sequence of zeros and ones such that every possible subsequence of n consecutive digits appears exactly once. Please compute the lexicographically smallest de Bruijn sequence of order n.
Input consists of several cases, each with an integer number n between 1 and 15.
For every case, print the lexicographically smallest de Bruijn sequence of order n.
A "reasonable" backtracking algorithm should be fast enough to get this problem accepted. | c4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUfq05qhDCTJN_CQXn | Lewis Perdue, Founder
Lewis Perdue is an entrepreneur, technologist, scientist, professor, author, publisher, journalist, and outdoorsman.
Click here for more on Lew.
Email Lew at: lewis.perdue@wineindustryinsight.com
Lewis Perdue
Wine-Oriented Biography
Note: This bio emphasizes wine. More complete information about Lew's background in science, technology and other areas can be found at IDEAWORX
Lewis Perdue is Editor and Publisher of Wine Industry Insight (wineindustryinsight.com) whose daily News Fetch executive email briefing enjoys the largest double-opt-in subscribership (23,000+) in the North American wine industry.
Wine Business Monthly, which he founded in 1991, remains the American wine industry's largest circulation print publication.
Lew is currently developing Tribes, (Recommendation Insights) a patent-pending recommendation algorithm that is far more accurate than any other in use for wine, music, books, movies and other products "of taste."
He founded Wines West, a Los Angeles-based wine importer/wholesaler/distributor specializing in high-end Italian brands.
He is the author of 22 published books including several bestsellers and two bestselling non-fiction books about wine: The French Paradox and Beyond (wine and health) and The Wrath of Grapes, an industry overview that included an accurate prediction of the California glut of 2001.
Lew has founded five companies and been involved as a consultant at the startup stages of a number of successful companies including Kalpana (acquired by Cisco) and Lynx Software Technologies (lynx.com).
One of Lew's companies — PocketPass, an internet micropayments and content sales system which he founded in 1999 went public in 2005.
Perdue has served as a top aide to a U.S. Senator and a state governor, run political races for Congress, worked as a Washington correspondent (Ottaway/Dow-Jones, States News Service), a columnist for Gannett, The Wall Street Journal Online, CBS Marketwatch and TheStreet.Com.
He has also served as a Managing Director at Manning, Selvage and Lee, and founded a top Silicon Valley marketing, communications and technology consulting firm (Renaissance Communications).
He has served on the faculties at UCLA and Cornell University formerly taught in the Sonoma State University wine MBA program.
Perdue studied math, physics communications and biology in college. He earned an A.S in math and science (valedictorian) from Corning Community College in 1970 and his B.S. with distinction from Cornell University in 1972. | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUa9Q5qoTDtofJ8o_t | Thursday 15 December 2011 - Standard Chartered Bank announced today an innovative customer service commitment, where customer can apply for a personal loan facility and guarantees the loan amount deposited to their account in 60 minutes. Otherwise, the Bank will credit USD100 to the customer's account. The launch comes at a time when the bank is stepping up its customer centric approach to bring best in class financial services to its customers. This service guarantee will be an ongoing commitment by the bank towards customers applying for a Personal Loan facility with the Personal Financial Consultants at the Bank's 7 branches.
This service pledge is the first step the bank is taking towards providing the customer a menu of service pledges each time the customer visits the branch. With the understanding that the customer's time is precious in today's busy life, Standard Chartered Bank ensures that customer's requests are being attended to within the minimal time possible.
A Standard Chartered customer is eligible for the Personal Loan in 60 minutes upon submitting and fulfilling all document requirements. This service guarantee is open to all new-to bank customers and existing customers looking to take up a Personal Loan facility with the Bank.
Commenting on the Bank's latest service commitment, Hassan Jarrar, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank Bahrain said: "This innovative service guarantee is part of the Bank's overall approach to re-define service excellence, through successful innovations that can be built by looking at how we can simplify banking processes to enhance overall customer experience. We deliver this superior service experience through the Bank's enhanced technology platform that reduces the turnaround time for loan application process while maintaining strict adherence to our risk management framework."
Sai Narain CDK, Regional Head Consumer Banking NGLO Standard Chartered said: "Standard Chartered aspires to be at the cutting edge of service innovation. Offering a guaranteed Personal loan in 60 minutes further reinforces the Bank's service excellence commitment and serves as a tangible promise to our customers in making banking more convenient and simpler."
"We are continuously investing in training our employees and developing our platforms to provide our customers with the best service. Standard Chartered is a customer centric organisation which identifies the customer's specific needs and tailors financial products and services to match their needs and expectations. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdOg5qhDBRmv5tv3U | Are you searching for the perfect wordpress theme that will match your business goals? Well then, you have come to the right place. Catch hold of some impressive Statistics Themes and Templates by Jthemes Studio. It is somewhat similar to the themeforest wordpress theme, offering you a variety of opportunities to pick up any theme and template that is likeable by you.
It is one of the most popular locations where you can easily get any theme through their wordpress theme finder attribute. When you aim at building a successful website, choosing a suitable theme is a really hard task. After all, it is the theme that plays a vital role in making or breaking a website. Not only does it impart design and style to the website, but also the necessary functionality that will work wonders behind your theme.
All these things have been beaten wonderfully by the Themeforest. Well then, let's get a clear vision of it.
Themeforest like Shopify themes or HTML themes is capturing a lion's share in the industry of themes and templates right from 2008. Not only does it consist of themes and templates, but also wordpress plugins that are vital for the security of your website. It is because of its immense popularity that Themeforest have made establishing websites so easier today. All you need to do is to first develop a theme and then upload it. Once it is validated, it will be put to the selling counter in front of hungry buyers.
With so many themes present all around, it is very difficult to narrow down your search and select just one from them. Most of the time, people blankly stare at all for a long long time before they can decide to go with just one. However, the Jthemes, just like themeforest comes up with some exquisite features so that you can take the decision quickly.
Before you start digging into the themes section, look for the wordpress theme finder. In the search bar, type your requirement. For example, if you are looking for creating a website related to fashion, type 'fashion themes' or 'ecommerce wordpress themes'. Immediately, you will get a plethora of themes that focus to fashion related websites. Now, look for the themes that cater to your personal taste. If you want to put up a simple website, choose something that is elegant yet simple. At the same time, if you want to make your website look more modern and stylish, do the same.
To make your search more lucid, make use of filters present in themeforest and Jthemes Studio. The filters contain options like category, price, tags, sales and overall ratings. Your filter list is entirely dependent on your own discretion. To be more precise, input your requirements in this sector. And, your job is half done. To complete it, all you have to do is purchase it and use the theme for the development of your website.
This is how you can find and purchase your preferred website template. For more themes and templates, go to the official website of Jthemes Studio. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUddM5qdmB6xJ6-g-1 | export * from './interface';
export * from './local-storage.service';
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BkiUdwfxK7Tt52mM9mby | Flight Attendants Learn To Fight Back
By Mystie Salbert Oct 14, 2021
Flight attendants across the U.S. are taking self-defense classes and learning to fight back against unruly passengers. Certified Air Marshal instructors are teaching them tactical ways to defend themselves.
Federal Air Marshal Service Dallas Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge Byron Irby says:
"We feel it's very vital for them to feel comfortable in the incidents they are dealing with on the aircrafts, the various assaults, and things of that nature.
As of October 2001, the FAA says there have been 4,724 reports of unruly passengers.
Irby says the classes teach flight attendants a variety of ways to protect themselves:
"It's not just about putting hands on someone. It's to help them get through a situation that may call for them not to put hands on an individual. But if they do in turn have to defend themselves, we want them to be prepared."
Irby says being prepared is important. The TSA says the classes are free and are available to all flight attendants. | commoncrawl | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUcS3xK7ICUubsy5dc | Our readers are constantly asking us for tips and travel advice for popular gay destinations so we've decided to create a series of guides to help inspire you and plan your visit. We've included just the top recommendations in this post but you can download the full version of the Gay Porto guide for free. We've even included a mobile friendly version to take on the go!
Just provide your email address and we'll email you a PDF with all the best advice, extra information about the city including best times to go, free tours, more nightlife, restaurant, accommodation and sightseeing options, money saving tips and discounts worth more than 100€. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUdOI4ubnjoxKrZoi9 | New Administrative Duties for 10 Women at American Colleges and Universities
Jessica Brumley was appointed vice president for facilities operations and planning at the University of Miami. She has been serving as vice president of facilities management at Nova Southeastern University. She joined the staff there in 2009.
Brumley is a 2001 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where she majored in art and architecture.
Janet Bordwin was named director of the Career and Professional Development Center of the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She was the assistant director of career development at the university's Isenberg School of Management.
Bordwin is a graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, where she majored in English. She holds a master's degree in higher education counseling from the University of Rochester in New York.
Maria Nicanor will be the next director of the Rice Design Alliance at Rice University in Houston, Texas. The alliance is the public engagement arm of the university's School of Architecture and publishes the journal Cite. She was the director of the Norman Foster Foundation in Madrid. Earlier, she was the architecture and design curator at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
Nicanor holds a bachelor's degree in art history from Autonoma University in Madrid and a master's degree in museum studies from New York University.
Andrea Gunn Eaton was appointed chief campus counsel at the University of California, Irvine. She was assistant vice chancellor and chief counsel for business and finance for the California State University System.
Eaton is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she majored in political science and international relations. She earned her law degree at Tulane University in New Orleans.
Shelley Jewell is the new director of the Education Abroad Office at the University of Wyoming. She was the director of Study Abroad at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Earlier, Jewell was assistant director of the Global Education Office at Vanderbilt University in Nashville.
Jewell is a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, where she majored in international economics and sociology. She holds a master's degree in international education policy management from Vanderbilt and is currently pursuing a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Wyoming.
Zizi Fritz was named associate vice president for development at New Mexico State University. For the past three years, she was president and CEO of the YMCA of Central New Mexico in Albuquerque.
Fritz is a graduate of Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, where she majored in business administration.
Rachel Sullivant was appointed director of student programs for the Center for Retailing Excellence of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. Before joining the staff at the university, Sullivant worked for Soderquist Leadership, a consulting organization.
Sullivant is a graduate of East Tennessee State University, where she majored in finance. She holds an MBA in international business from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
Lydia Prado was named director of community partnerships for the Barton Institute for Philanthropy and Social Enterprise at the University of Denver, effective January 1. She has served as an adjunct professor for the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the university.
Dr. Prado, who holds a doctorate from the University of Denver, currently is vice president of strategic community partnerships for the Mental Health Center of Denver.
Jamie Sprague, was promoted to associate vice president for human resources at the University of West Florida in Pensacola. She has been on the university's staff since 2012, most recently as associate director of human resources.
Sprague holds a bachelor's degree in secondary education history and sociology and a master's degree in secondary education history from the University of West Alabama.
Maura Larkin Ivanick, was named interim director of advising and career services for the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University in New York. From 2011 to 2105, Ivanick was director of undergraduate services in the university's School of Education.
Ivanick holds a bachelor's degree in international studies and French and a master's degree in multicultural education and counseling from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York.
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