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BkiUdIE5qYVBNjBBb-aq | Zhejiang Guangsha overtime reversal in Shanghai! Li Chunjiang's loud technical platform, Li Qiuping's performance
2018-12-28 00:25:22 189 ℃
On December 27th, the competition between Shanghai and Zhejiang Guangsha was the focus of many fans. The difference between the two teams was not great. Guangsha had obvious fluctuations in the recent state, although Fordson and Hu Jinqiu They still have a good play, but before they lost to Shenzhen and Nanjing, the strength is not the top team, but their victory over Fujian has stopped the trend, which is very important for Li Chunjiang's guidance. The situation of the Shanghai Men's Basketball Team and Guangsha is somewhat similar. They were still ranked third, but they fell to the sixth position because of the record. In the end, the game was reversal, and they defeated the Shanghai men's basketball team with 127-119 through overtime.
The Shanghai men's basketball team played quite well in the first quarter, although Hu Jinqiu got the first point in the game through free throws. Lin Zhijie also hit a three-pointer, but soon Zhang Zhaoxu layup and Fredette's inside out shots scored 10 points in a row, with Wang Hao receiving a pass from Fredette's pass, Shanghai Men The basket has established a double-digit lead. Luo Hanjun and Fredette also scored consecutively. Meng Lingyuan's 24-second buzzer shot is also excellent. At the end of the first quarter, the Shanghai men's basketball team has 37-17 lead Guangsha 20 There are more points.
In the second quarter, Scola continued to get 4 points to help Hu Shanghai expand its advantage, Fordson, Bolosi In the continuous three-pointer, Zhejiang Guangsha continued to chase points through three-pointers, but they still lag behind the score, Li Jinglong also has a good play. Shanghai's two foreign aids Scola and Fredette's cooperation is also in place. At the end of the half, the two sides will become 65-50 Shanghai team still leading.
The third quarter of Zhejiang Guangsha continued to chase points, Liu Wei and Bolosi hit a three-pointer, Hu Jinqiu's layup It was to make Guangsha 8-0 perfect start, Meng Lingyuan's outside shots stopped in a timely manner, but the opposite of Bolosi felt really good, with Li Jinglong's three-pointer into the bag Zhejiang Guangsha achieved a go-ahead. The Shanghai men's basketball team also scored consecutively under the leadership of Fredette and Rohan, but Bolosi can always find the opportunity to shoot three-pointers, and his status has been very good, Li Chunjiang's guidance is still noisy. Technical platform, the mood is very excited, Li Qiuping's guidance also has a national performance. In the three quarters, the two teams battled into the 87-85 Shanghai team.
The two sides of the game started a battle, and Luo Hanzhen was in good shape. Hu Jinqiu's basket was also very threatening. Fordson also started to work in the fourth quarter, but in the final stage, Lohan made a layup to help the Shanghai team equalize the score and 112-112 entered the overtime. Overtime became the stage for foreign aid performance. Fordson and Fredette confronted each other. In the end, Zhejiang Guangsha defeated Shanghai Hao in the away game.
The two coaches in this game are really stealing, whether Li Qiuping or Li Chunjiang are CBA merit coaches However, it is still a matter of course in the game, especially in the third quarter, their influence is really bad, so I hope that there will be less such behavior in the field of our CBA.
In the previous:The last quarter is awakening! Wang Zhelin broke the layup 2+1 to complete the lore
The next article:Yao Ming is helpless! Li Chunjiang was furious at the sidelines to eat technical fouls.
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Unstoppable! Wakif Bank 3-0 sweeping the underdog to temporarily summit Zhu Ting led the team to win the 10th win | commoncrawl | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdV7xaKgTx4Y_-Pt9 | CVA is a dynamic team of real estate consultants with extensive knowledge of Melbourne's commercial and industrial property sectors. Our expertise include commercial property sales and leasing, comprehensive asset and owners' corporation management, and development consultancy. We have an unrelenting drive to exceed expectations, coupled with a straight-forward approach that ensures performance and the delivery of results. Our purpose is creating worth. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUgUnxK7IABLfxJXhd | Heartbroken Dad's Post About Daughter's Heroin Overdose Goes Viral
Warning: His message is extremely graphic.
An Ohio dad's Facebook post about losing his daughter to opiod addiction is reaching thousands as his heartbreaking message to parents goes viral.
When Tim Sherman received a text from the Eastlake Police Department on Christmas Eve, he assumed that they needed him to round up some toys for a family in need. But when he finally got a detective on the line, he received the devastating news.
His 23-year-old daughter Karisten Sherman had passed away from a heroin overdose, a year after getting clean. "I immediately fell to my knees in the snow and began to cry like a baby," he said.
Tim goes on how to describe how he had done everything he could to help his daughter, taking her to Narcan, AA, and NA meetings. He was "desperate" to get her clean and tried to scare her straight, telling Karisten, "if you can't kick the dragon for good I will be the one to zip you up, but I will be with you every step of the way when you need me."
"She even said 'Daddy, I don't want to go back to that stuff ever again,'" he recalled. Convinced her love for him would keep her clean, Tim believed that he would never have to make good on his promise. But after he received that call on Christmas Eve, Tim drove to his daughter's home to say goodbye to her one last time. What he saw when he entered her bedroom horrified him.
"She had hit such an lethal dose that when she went into a hemorrhaging arrest that she sat up from her pillows she was propped on in her bed, had her arms straight out with a slight bend at the elbow, fists clenched, with her thumbs tucked under her fingers grasping so tight at what looked like she was trying to grab life back in her." he wrote. "She was all blue faced, veins out, had a little blood from her nose and her teeth were so tight together that her mouth wouldn't open. Her toes were curled and she sat there dead until she was found."
At first, the detective told him that he couldn't touch his daughter in case she had any lethal powder on her, but Tim said nothing could stop him from helping his daughter one last time. He put on a pair of gloves, spread out the body bag, and carefully put his child in it as he said say goodbye.
"Please, I BEG YOU ... if you know someone close to you on heroin or recovering from heroin, take it from me, do not, I repeat DO NOT let someone tell you how to handle a situation," he wrote, "especially if it is your own child and do what your gut tells you 100% of the time."
Tim's emotional plea struck a chord as over 14,000 people shared his post and commented with both condolences and their own experiences with addiction.
"Please, please, please, wrap your arms around your loved ones and let them know how much you care and love them," Tim concluded. "Because tomorrow is never guaranteed."
(h/t ABC13)
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BkiUdoTxK7IDLyvTHQZ3 | Raising the Barre opened it's doors in 2012 as the new year rang in. Going strong ever since, Raising the Barre combines the best of Pilates, resistance training and ballet to strengthen and shape your body.
Nicole Pridgen, owner and creator of Raising the Barre, started her love for all things fitness in the early 2000's, minoring in Health Education at the College of Charleston. Her fitness career began teaching Tae Bo ® at local gyms in the Charleston area. She also taught classes like Kickboxing, Six Pack Attack and ran in 3 half marathons.
Approached in 2010 with the idea of teaching ballet barre, Nicole was hesitant. Pilates? Stretching? I don't think so, she thought. After one workout and a pair of super wobbly legs, she was hooked.
Raising the Barre is a combination of popular barre methods, using what is safe for your body. Using only light weights and your own body weight, you will change the shape of your body and see results in less than two months!
With a strong focus on posture, Raising the Barre is designed to increase flexibility and produce long lean muscles. A tighter seat, flatter abs, thinner thighs, sculpted arms and a strong core…This is Raising the Barre!
Please contact us at info@raisingthebarrecharleston.com or 843-732-1591 with any questions. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUZwLxK0-nUGYe272F | Q: Why isn't my Azure SAS Token Signature matching? This is the error returned when I try to access a blob in storage:
Code: AuthenticationFailed
Message: Server failed to authenticate the request. Make sure the value of Authorization header is formed correctly including the signature.
AuthenticationErrorDetail: Signature did not match. String to sign used was xxstorageaccount rwdlac b sco 2017-08-17T21:29:24Z 2017-08-17T21:34:24Z https 2017-04-17
Here's my code:
$storageAccount = config('azure.storage.account');
$start = new \DateTime();
$end = (new \DateTime())->modify('+5 minutes');
$start = $start->format('Y-m-d\TH:i:s\Z');
$end = $end->format('Y-m-d\TH:i:s\Z');
$toSign = $storageAccount . "\n";
$toSign .= "rwdlac" . "\n";
$toSign .= "b" . "\n";
$toSign .= "sco" . "\n";
$toSign .= $start . "\n";
$toSign .= $end . "\n";
$toSign .= "\n";
$toSign .= "https" . "\n";
$toSign .= "2017-04-17" . "\n";
$signature = rawurlencode(base64_encode(hash_hmac('sha256', $toSign, $sasKeyValue, TRUE)));
$token = "?sv=2017-04-17&ss=b&srt=sco&sp=rwdlac&se=" . $end . "&st=" . $start . "&spr=https&sig=" . $signature;
return $uri . $token;
A: You could do 2 things to avoid this error.
*
*Convert start and end time to GMT time via setTimezone() function or consider using the gmdate function instead.
*Decode base64 account key through base64_decode() function.
Please change your code like the following:
$storageAccount = config('azure.storage.account');
$start = (new \DateTime())->setTimezone(new DateTimeZone('GMT'));
$end = (new \DateTime())->setTimezone(new DateTimeZone('GMT'))->modify('+5 minutes');
$start = $start->format('Y-m-d\TH:i:s\Z');
$end = $end->format('Y-m-d\TH:i:s\Z');
$toSign = $storageAccount . "\n";
$toSign .= "rwdlac" . "\n";
$toSign .= "b" . "\n";
$toSign .= "sco" . "\n";
$toSign .= $start . "\n";
$toSign .= $end . "\n";
$toSign .= "\n";
$toSign .= "https" . "\n";
$toSign .= "2017-04-17" . "\n";
$signature = rawurlencode(base64_encode(hash_hmac('sha256', $toSign, base64_decode($sasKeyValue), TRUE)));
$token = "?sv=2017-04-17&ss=b&srt=sco&sp=rwdlac&se=" . $end . "&st=" . $start . "&spr=https&sig=" . $signature;
return $uri . $token;
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BkiUbF85qsFAftmvM27m | Q: Populate filter by union of years from 3 tables I have asp.net mvc2 app, and I'm using Linq2Sql (dbml). I have 3 tables:
AccountHeaders, AccountDocuments and AccountNumbers
All off them have 3 columns, (id(PK), accountID(FK) and accountdate (datetime)). I want to populate SelectList in my View (year filter) by union of years from these tables (group by year). How I do that?
A: Try something like that:
ctx.AccountHeaders.GroupBy(x=>x.accountdate.Year).Select(x=>x.Key).Union(
ctx.AccountDocuments.GroupBy(x=>x.accountdate.Year).Select(x=>x.Key)).Union(
ctx.AccountNumbers.GroupBy(x=>x.accountdate.Year).Select(x=>x.Key));
If date column is nullable you'll need to alter it a bit. Also check what SQL it generates, it might be necessary to rephrase the query to get more optimal SQL code.
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BkiUf2_xK6EuNA_gQQwF | Félix Abraham Hernández García – giocatore di baseball venezuelano naturalizzato statunitense
Héctor Hernández García – allenatore di calcio e calciatore messicano
Joaquín Hernández García – ex calciatore messicano
Juan Hernández García – calciatore spagnolo
Manuel Hernández García – pilota motociclistico spagnolo | wikipedia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
BkiUdfvxaJJQnMsbz9Md | Want to be notified of new releases in andrerpena/react-mde?
A simple yet powerful and extensible Markdown Editor editor for React. React-mde has no 3rd party dependencies. Min + Gzipped package is around 15KB.
React-mde is used in another tool I made, 🌐 https://remoted.io.
React-mde is a completely controlled component.
React-mde comes with SVG icons extracted from FontAwesome included.
You can customize the way icons are resolved by passing your own getIcon that will return a ReactNode given a command name.
value: string: The Markdown value.
onChange: (value: string): Event handler for the onChange event.
selectedTab: "write" | "preview": The currently selected tab.
onTabChange: (tab) => void: Function called when the selected tab changes.
className?: string: Optional class name to be added to the top level element.
commands?: CommandGroup: An array of CommandGroup, which, each one, contain a commands property (array of Command). If no commands are specified, the default will be used. Commands are explained in more details below.
generateMarkdownPreview: (markdown: string) => Promise;: Function that should return the generated HTML for the preview. If this prop is falsy, then no preview is going to be generated.
getIcon?: (commandName: string) => React.ReactNode } An optional set of button content options, including an iconProvider to allow custom icon rendering. options. It is recommended to inspect the layouts source code to see what options can be passed to each while the documentation is not complete.
emptyPreviewHtml: What to display in the preview in case there is no markdown.
readOnly?: boolean: Flag to render the editor in read-only mode.
textAreaProps: Extra props to be passed to the textarea component.
l18n: A localization option. It contains the strings write and preview.
minEditorHeight (number): The minimum height of the editor.
maxEditorHeight (number): The max height of the editor (after that, it will scroll).
minPreviewHeight (number): The minimum height of the preview.
If you want to have a more granular control over the styles, you can import each individual file.
You might want to take a look at showdown-xss-filter.
Please refer to the commands source code to understand how they should be implemented.
Made with ❤️ by André Pena and other awesome contributors. Check out my website: http://andrerpena.me. | c4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUfMjxK0zjCrsOBrAi | Crosby è un paese della contea del Merseyside, in Inghilterra, municipio fino al 1974.
Altri progetti
Merseyside | wikipedia | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
BkiUce3xK6nrxpQc0k6x | Seiji Tsutsumi (1927-2013), the Man who Revolutionized "Saison Culture".
Seiji Tsutsumi was a businessman who managed the Saison Group, Japan's retail and distribution giant that included SEIBU department stores, PARCO shopping malls, SEIBU Museum of Art(Sezon Museum of Modern Art), SEIBU Theater, SEIYU supermarkets, MUJI, Family Mart convenience stores, LOFT and LIBRO. As president of the group during its golden age in the 1970s and 1980s, visionary Tsutsumi did not just grow material wealth by selling goods, he also tried several image strategies to develop a sense of Japanese style and to bring a thrill to everyday life. He gathered creators who pushed forward the cutting edge of advertising copy, graphic design and spatial design. He was also instrumental in introducing modern art both from Japan and the rest of the world to the SEIBU Museum of Art, leading a generation under the banner of Saison culture.
In this exhibition we can catch a glimpse of the activities of Tsutsumi's associates through works from the collection of the Saison Museum of Modern Art in Karuizawa.
Another face of Tsutsumi was as a poet and writer under the pen name Takashi Tsujii, and we also show poems collected by the Matsumoto City Museum of Art, and essays serialised in the Shinano Mainichi Newspaper.
We would like to thank the Saison Museum of Modern Art for their generous support, those who have allowed us to exhibit their valuable works, and everyone else who has made this exhibition possible. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUcJzxK3YB9m8SV5vy | Despite a strong economic progress and better media technical skills, media is not always driven as business asset and remains political resources. Successful media outlets however, require strong financial backers to start up. And so far, in practice, the ruling party and co-opted business elite are the most capable of it.
Although the Law on Commercial Enterprises (2005) requires all companies to prepare and maintain financial and business records, neither the Law on Corporate Accounts, their Audit and the Accounting Profession (2002), nor the Law on Commercial Enterprises (2005) require audits to be published. This limits the possibilities of scrutiny of company finances by external sources according to a Transparency International report from 2014.
Legal provisions regarding transparency in the media sector are likewise limited, which led to an opaque media market. Available economic data varies tremendously: some sources state that the sector is attracting $50 million a year; others estimate the advertising expenditure growth from $150 million annually to $500 million today. While digital advertising is growing fast, TV and radio are still favoured because of their wide reach.
Media outlets are not required to submit reports on their financing or activities to any oversight body such e.g. a broadcasting regulatory authority. Thus, few legal checks and balances are in place to ensure accountability of the media are provided. As an effect, as Transparency International showed, they disclose at most incomplete information, and are especially careful to publish information regarding revenue, contracting, and expenditure. As all businesses have to be registered as Value Added Tax (VAT) tax payers, they fear being demanded to pay higher taxes as soon as their revenue/ profit becomes public.
Different media organizations exist in and outside of the capital, although the majority are based in Phnom Penh. No major print media organizations exists outside of the capital, although several provincial newspapers do. Radio stations, however, are more broadly distributed. 70 are registered across the country, half of which are based in Phnom Penh.
Background information by Transparency International during Advisory Group meeting. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
BkiUc3XxK7Tt522WaC_T | Атабай Гельдыевич Гельдыев — начальник управления «Каракумстрой», лауреат Ленинской премии (1965).
Биография
Родился в 1925 г. в Кушке. Член КПСС с 1957 г.
В 1943—1945 гг. служил в армии. Фронтовик, был ранен в Словакии, награждён орденом Отечественной войны I степени (23.12.1985).
В 1945—1946 гг. работал в колхозе.
Окончил Ашхабадский гидротехникум (1948) и Московский институт инженеров водного хозяйства им. Вильямса (1954).
В 1954—1962 гг. работал в системе Министерства водного хозяйства Туркменской ССР.
В 1962—1963 гг. зам. председателя Госстроя Туркменской ССР, затем зав. отделом ЦК КП Туркменистана.
С 1963 по 1970 г. начальник Управления «Каракумстрой».
Член ЦК КП Туркмении с 1963.
Депутат Верховного Совета Туркменской ССР 7-го созыва.
Лауреат Ленинской премии (1965) — за участие в сооружении Каракумского канала.
Источники
Ежегодник БСЭ, 1966.
http://www.knowbysight.info/GGG/17707.asp
Один раз в жизни. 1965 [Текст] : о лауреатах Ленинских премий 1965 года / [редкол. : Н. Личак, О. Каленчук, Е. Орлова и др.]. – [Б. м.] : изд-во Агентство Печати Новости, 1966. – 510 с., с.27.
Члены КПСС | wikipedia | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUc9c5qoTAjdlTML_4 | Mohammad Habib Reza is an architect and architectural historian, presently working as an Assistant Professor of Architecture at BRAC University where he has been teaching since 2013. His interest focuses on the geometric and morphological development of architecture plus settlements and their connection with cultural, social and religious processes. His research further explores the connection between Bengal and other culture, focusing their architectural styles.
Dr. Reza earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the Khulna University, Bangladesh in 2001 and PhD in architectural history and theory from Nottingham Trent University, UK in 2013. His PhD title was "Early Buddhist Architecture of Bengal: Morphological study on the vihāras of c. 3rd to 8th centuries", where he proposes the morphological development pattern of ancient and mediaeval Buddhist architecture of Bengal. He was involved in research projects funded by Nottingham Trent University and the Ministry of Heritage and Culture of Oman, for the documentation of traditional oasis settlements in Central Oman towards the delivery of culturally and technically informed Heritage Management Plans. He is also a founder member of the Centre for the Study of Architecture and Cultural Heritage in India, Arabia and the Maghreb (ArCHIAM), based at the University of Liverpool aims to provide an interdisciplinary research platform for historical and contemporary cultural developments across three interconnected global regions. He recently completed a collection The Islamic Heritage of Bangladesh, a collaboration between BRAC University, Archnet and Aga Khan Trust of Culture.
Five of his (as a team member) heritage management plan is published as a government report by the Ministry of Heritage and Culture of Oman, that includes the Documentation and Heritage Management Plan of the settlement of world heritage site BAHLA: HARAT Al-AQR. He is currently working on two projects: a co-edited book on architecture, built environment and cultural heritage of Bengal, titled, Re-imagining Bengal: Architecture, Built Environment and Cultural Heritage, which will be published in 2017 and a book on the heritage of Khan Jahan Ali, tentatively entitled, The Architecture of Khan Jahan: Its Psychology, Structure and History. | c4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUe-3xK02iP5rWLoQa | Detroit Construction News
Sneak Peek: B. Siegel Detroit gears up for August opening
The $8.3 million development on Livernois secured a commercial tenant, will start pre-leasing apartments soon
By Aaron Mondry May 8, 2019, 3:23pm EDT
B. Siegel Detroit
A lot is happening on the Avenue of Fashion these days. There's the beginning of major streetscape improvements and millions of dollars of investment by ex-Lion Ron Bartell.
Perhaps the biggest development is the $8.3 million rehab of the former B. Siegel building and two others at the corner of Livernois Avenue and Seven Mile Road. Headed by Matt Hessler, the project broke ground in February last year and has been making steady progress since.
At that time it was dubbed 7.Liv. But after Hessler acquired the trademark, it now has the more aptly named B. Siegel Detroit.
The development will bring 10 apartment units, 19,000 square feet of commercial space, and 30 spots of underground parking to the Avenue of Fashion commercial strip. Hessler expects the project to be completed by August.
Crain's Detroit Business reports that one major commercial tenant, Detroit Vs. Everybody, has already been secured, and Hessler adds that there's a couple more leases in the works. An agreement is nearly done with a property manager, and pre-leasing for the apartments should begin in a week.
Hessler also gave us a tour of the project so we could get a better idea of the overall plans and designs, done by lead architect Quinn Evans Architects.
Construction is underway at B. Siegel Detroit
Photos by Aaron Mondry
The corner building, just east of the original B. Siegel, had to be demolished because it couldn't support the parking garage. The new building will have a more contemporary look than the original, but Hessler says it will "follow the rhythm of the existing buildings."
For example, there will be floor-to-ceiling windows that match the big glass entryway at B. Siegel. It will also have a rooftop patio used as potentially a common space or outdoor seating for a restaurant or bar. Either way, apartment tenants will be able to access to it.
The first-floor commercial space could keep its raw brick and beam appearance or it could get fresh drywall and paint depending on the makeup of tenants. Space starts at 1,500 square feet and goes up to potentially 8,000 square feet.
Roof and patio of the new building
Interior of the original B. Siegel building
As for the second-floor apartments, they're connected by a 20-foot barrel vault roof, commonly used in Roman architecture. The ends of the roof become the ceilings for each of the apartments. Six of the units will be 1,100-square-foot two-bedrooms with reused wood stair treads from lumber found in the roof structure. The other four units will be studios or one-bedrooms.
Rent will range from $1,050 to $1,925, with up to four designed as affordable.
Two-story apartment unit
One end of the barrel vault roof
This is a personal project for Hessler, who lives in the area and wants to bring useful amenities to the strip. "Overall I think the idea of creating truly walkable shopping districts is what we need to do," he says.
"This is a very long play for me," he adds. "I plan on owning this for a very long time and want it to be substantial."
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The 20 best things to do in Detroit with kids From exploring Campus Martius to checking out the wildlife at the Detroit Zoo, here are 20 places to take the kids right now. | commoncrawl | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUb_3xK7Dgs_aSToQ- | 'Dancing On Ice' 2018 Line-Up: Cheryl Baker Joins Brooke Vincent On New Series
Cheryl Baker has been confirmed as the second celebrity participant in the new series of 'Dancing On Ice'.
On Tuesday (31 October), it was announced on 'Lorraine' that ITV bosses had made their mind up (yes, yes, we know, we're sorry), and cast the Bucks Fizz singer for the upcoming reboot, which launches early next year.
She's since revealed that she has already begun her training, having not been on the ice in more than 50 years, and will meet her professional skating partner in the coming days.
Cheryl said: "I started training yesterday. It was such huge fun. I've never skated apart from when I was about 12. I am feeling nervous."
All we're saying is that if there's not a re-enactment of this iconic Eurovision moment, we're not interested…
The news of Cheryl's casting comes one day after 'Coronation Street' star Brooke Vincent became the first star confirmed for the show, having been rumoured ever since reports of plans for a 'Dancing On Ice' relaunch first emerged.
Fans can look forward to the return of Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield as presenters, while Jason Gardiner will also be back on the judging panel.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will also be back, but this time will also be on the panel, as will a fourth judge, whose identity is to be revealed in due course.
Other names tipped to be hitting the ice next year include former 'Great British Bake Off' winner Candice Brown, reigning 'Love Island' champion Kem Cetinay and former royal butler Paul Burrell, while Katie Price has denied her involvement in the new series.
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BkiUd484uzlh5yvfCLuy | /*
===============================================================================
A C++ port of a speed-improved simplex noise algorithm for 2D in Java.
Based on example code by Stefan Gustavson (stegu@itn.liu.se).
Optimisations by Peter Eastman (peastman@drizzle.stanford.edu).
Better rank ordering method by Stefan Gustavson in 2012.
C++ port and minor type and algorithm changes by Josh Koch (jdk1337@gmail.com).
This could be speeded up even further, but it's useful as it is.
Version 2012-04-12
The original Java code was placed in the public domain by its original author,
Stefan Gustavson. You may use it as you see fit,
but attribution is appreciated.
===============================================================================
*/
#ifndef __SIMPLEX_H__
#define __SIMPLEX_H__
#include <cstdint>
class Grad {
public:
Grad( int8_t x, int8_t y, int8_t z ) : x(x), y(y), z(z) {}
int8_t x, y, z;
};
class Simplex {
public:
// Initialize permutation arrays
static void init();
// 2D simplex noise
static double noise( double xin, double yin );
private:
static int32_t fastFloor( double x );
static double dot( const Grad& g, double x, double y );
static const double F2;
static const double G2;
static const Grad grad3[12];
static const uint8_t p[256];
static uint8_t perm[512];
static uint8_t permMod12[512];
};
#endif | github | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUdI3xaKgTuVvaE0fT | What Is The Best Checked Luggage?
The best checked luggage is baggage that the tourist passes at the check-in counter for transportation in the luggage compartment of the plane. It is marked with a tag. It is very important not to overload this baggage because every kilogram of overweight should be paid.
What Items Are Not Allowed in the Best Checked Luggage?
The following items are prohibited on airplanes in general. Some of these items are permitted with the availability of relevant documents and permits that are issued in advance of the flight.
Caustic and corrosive substances (acids, alkalis).
What Can I Pack in My Best Checked Luggage?
You can pack in your best checked luggage all other items, which are not included in the list of forbidden objects. You can read it above.
To follow all the rules of transportation of luggage you need to buy the best lightweight checked luggage.
This best hardside checked luggage is lightweight. It is much lighter than other suitcases that you can find on the market.
Here we see robust polyester upholstery and a sturdy assembly. Polyester upholstery is resistant to various stains and water resistance.
The quality of the wheels is quite acceptable because they roll well on different surfaces. The advantage is that when a wheel breaks, you can find a replacement for it on the market without problems.
There is also a very comfortable telescopic handle, which is very convenient to use. The handle has a design with points passed that guarantees good grip when maneuvering.
If we talk about the internal component, there is a lot of space here to pack a large number of things, and two fastening belts are provided.
Also, inside you will find large mesh pockets for your belongings and a small pouch for essential items.
Remember that this best checked luggage for frequent flyers does not have sufficient shockproof protection, so it does not save fragile things.
The company provides a lifetime warranty on the product, and it will pay for damage caused by the airline.
This suitcase is enough to fold things for a two-week trip, and it does not exceed the weight limit of the airline.
The main difference of this suitcase from others is that it has the ability to fold. Thus expanding it, you can increase it by 2 inches.
Here are high-quality dividing zippers. Moreover, you will get high assembly quality that guarantees the durability of use.
In addition, here are high-quality wheels and an additional advantage in the ten-year warranty from the manufacturer.
You can choose from six colors. More, for the safety of your belongings, the manufacturer provided a combination lock with three sets of combinations.
This suitcase is of high assembly quality, and it can give odds to many other models on the market.
Here you get a nylon case with a frame of fiberglass that guarantees the incredible durability of this product.
A compression and expansion system will give you the opportunity to expand your luggage by 26% and to put more things on. If you need you can reduce the space back.
There is enough space to pack suits and a large bag with clothes. An additional advantage is that the handle is located outside and not inside the case and makes it easier for you to pack.
The handle of this best checked luggage for frequent flyers is made of aircraft-grade aluminum. You can adjust it to four different heights, which is convenient for different growth.
The wheels also have a high assembly quality. The suitcase itself is very stylish and elegant. It is perfect for those who fly frequently and want to purchase a product that will serve for many years.
If you are looking for a product that will be durable and you will use it often, pay attention to Travelpro checked luggage.
The first difference is that you pay a relatively small cost for a suitcase of such high quality. Despite the fact that the size of this suitcase does not exceed the requirement of any airline, you can still pack a large number of things in it. Here are many different pockets, including a quick access pocket.
The body of the best checked luggage is made of ballistic nylon, which is characterized by increased strength and water resistance. You will not experience problems with crumpled clothes.
As for the handle, it can be adjusted, and the patented magnetic wheels are of high assembly quality. At the same time, they do not show themselves well on uneven surfaces.
Many users in their reviews report that the suitcase does not practically wear out, but at the same time, they have rather weak upwards and lateral sides.
This baggage is distinguished by the fact that it is very high quality assembled. Be sure that the locks, wheels, and linings are of high-quality and will work well for a very long time.
Among the lacks, it is worth noting a rough handle and that fact that the suitcase does not expand, unlike previous models.
Nevertheless, this best lightweight checked luggage has enough space for packing things, and it has a lighter weight compared to other hard suitcases.
This product is one of the most fashionable and sought-after suitcases with a wide range of functions on the market.
If you are looking for a product that can withstand long trips, this is what you were looking for.
It has a quality exterior that is resistant to various wilderness conditions.
In addition, this best checked luggage has very large and durable wheels, which is a big advantage.
Despite the fact that this product is from the middle price category, it has many qualities that even exceed premium products. There is a roof, which works as the protection of the main handle. It is relatively lightweight and is one of the lightest options on the market.
Many users will appreciate the fact that this product has a lifetime warranty.
Quality option from a famous brand of durable luggage. This is the best option for you if you are looking for opportunities to minimize the luggage of the whole family in one suitcase.
There is a front strap that allows you to attach a briefcase, travel pillow or backpack, which is an excellent option to reduce the load.
Among the advantages is to add a good assembly quality of wheels and high-quality nylon case.
This is a functional and large suitcase, which has a lifetime warranty made from quality materials, which makes it versatile.
In addition, inside you will find a large number of pockets for papers, cosmetics, and other things. Here you will get high-quality zippers, but at the same time, there are questions about the wheels and handles since they are not strong enough.
This best checked luggage has a lifetime warranty and indemnity for the airline.
This large spacious best checked luggage would be an excellent option for long trips to vacation.
It has not the lightest weight, but at the same time, it is very roomy and has an expandable ability.
Among the advantages, it is worth noting the vertical rotation of the wheels, which allows reducing the pressure on the arms and shoulders. At the same time, the wheels are too small, so be careful with a fully packed suitcase in that you can damage it when used on uneven surfaces.
As for the case, it is made of polyester. At the same time, the branded design makes Samsonite checked luggage unstable.
Excellent lightest checked luggage that will allow you not to carry a lot of hand luggage. You can store, for example, toiletries without having to carry a separate bag for them in a convenient bottom pocket. Here we find good assembly quality wheels, the presence of handles on each side so that the product can be easily picked up. The body is made of polyester and nylon that add durability to this product.
Among the cons, it is worth noting the poor quality of the zippers since they can wear out and break from time to time.
The advantage is also at a low price for such good quality.
Best Checked Luggage Buying Guide - What to Look At?
Choosing checked luggage for sale is quite a serious procedure because, when you check in at the airport, you should avoid overweight. However, there are certain criteria that must be followed when choosing your personal product.
Choose checked luggage that has an ideal size-to-weight ratio. If you are looking for checked luggage for sale for long international travel, give preference to a 28 or 29-inch suitcase. Therefore, you fit into the specified size of the airline and can pack a sufficiently large number of things. If you fly away for a longer period, you can increase the suitcase to 32 inches. This is the largest amount of best checked luggage for international travel that can be checked. However, be attentive to the point that you will be able to gain an excess amount of things and gain an advantage.
One of the most important aspects that should be considered when choosing the best checked luggage. If the zippers break, you may have a large number of problems. Give preference to a suitcase that is equipped with metal zippers; they are distinguished by the greatest durability.
While lightweight checked luggage with a retractable handle offers less space for packing things, it is much more durable than a suitcase with a handle is located outside. Pay attention to the height of the handle and give preference to a suitcase that makes it possible to adjust it.
This is a very important point when buying the best lightweight checked luggage. Especially for those people who used to travel often. Many companies offer a lifetime warranty for their products, which is very convenient because they cover even the damage that any airline can inflict.
Poor wheel assembly can be a nuisance. The key points are that the wheels must be large enough and fit to the best hardside checked luggage. In addition, the wheels should be well attached to the body.
Before buying your future suitcase, be sure to read the checked luggage reviews of real users. This will help you find out more information about how a particular suitcase model shows its use, and you can protect yourself from buying an inappropriate product.
The best checked luggage is an available companion of any traveler. Especially if you fly often, you should have the best lightweight checked luggage.
The process of choosing the best checked luggage is a very important thing. To end up traveling with a quality checked luggage you can follow the abovementioned information. Now, the best checked luggage in this list is Travelpro – Maxlite 5, 25″. This option is spacious and quality enough to be the best kind of a suitcase for any trip. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUceE4eILhQLGUToaQ | La tarte carélienne ou pirogue carélienne (karjalanpiirakat en dialecte sud-carélien, karjalanpiiraat en dialecte nord-carélien ou karelska piroger en suédois, piiroa, kalitta ou šipainiekku en carélien) est un plat traditionnel de la région de Carélie qu'on peut désormais trouver partout en Finlande.
Présentation
Ces tartes étaient originellement faites avec une pâte de farine de seigle, mais dans les variantes du nord de la Carélie entre autres, on utilise un mélange de blé et de seigle. La partie centrale était anciennement composée d'orge, mais maintenant, on y trouve habituellement du riz au lait ou de la pomme de terre. Traditionnellement, elle est servie réchauffée à la poêle, puis tartinée de munavoi, une pâte faite de beurre et d'œufs durs hachés. Elle s'accompagne également de fromage, jambon ou saumon.
L'appellation karjalanpiirakka est enregistrée à la Commission européenne comme Spécialité traditionnelle garantie.
Notes et références
Voir aussi
Articles connexes
Cuisine finlandaise
Liste de plats traditionnels finlandais
Cuisine finlandaise
Tarte
Spécialité traditionnelle garantie | wikipedia | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdH45qoYDgaG4RIa0 | Josiah Turner Leaving Arizona Wildcats Basketball Program
By Scott Coleman@scottcoleman55 Apr 11, 2012, 3:22pm MST
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What many had suspected for weeks was finally confirmed on Wednesday afternoon by the Arizona Wildcats: starting point guard Josiah Turner has elected to transfer from the UA. He has not selected a school as of yet and will likely make a decision in the near future.
Turner entered the UA last fall as one of the most highly regarded freshmen to ever step foot on campus. Incredibly talented, he struggled to live up to expectations both on and off the court. He was suspended numerous times by Sean Miller for conduct detrimental to the team, including a suspension for the Pac-12 Tournament.
Turner averaged 6.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 29 games, starting in 17 of them.
"I learned a lot in my year at Arizona and would like to thank my coaches, teammates and the fans for all of their support," said Turner.
What does this mean for the Wildcats in 2012? Jordin Mayes and Nick Johnson will handle the point guard duties, with Mayes likely to become the starter given his experience running the position. Incoming freshman Gabe York could also see a few minutes at the one next season. All three are more of combo-guards than true point guards, so their development this summer is crucial for the UA to be successful next season.
"Josiah made a great deal of progress as a student-athlete in his year with us," said Arizona head coach Sean Miller. "He will finish this semester and leave in good academic standing. All of us at Arizona wish him well in his future."
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Arizona Basketball Recruiting: What's Next For Sean Miller & The Wildcats? | commoncrawl | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdOs5qrqCyvoj1dPV | Court Fells Claim of Tree Supplier That Failed to Serve Preliminary Notice on Lender
By Garret Murai, June 27, 2012
In a recent case, Shady Tree Farms v. Omni Financial, F062924 (May 22, 2012), the California Court of Appeals for the Fifth District held that a materialman in direct contract with an owner must give a 20-day preliminary notice to a construction lender.
In Shady Tree, Shady Tree Farms ("Shady Tree") entered into a contract with JEG Ventures, LLC ("JEG") for the delivery of 1,879 trees for approximately $3.2 million. JEG was one of several entities developing a sports complex, restaurants, and entertainment venues at property located in Fresno known as Granite Park. Omni Financial, LLC ("Omni") was the construction lender on the project, and had loaned Zone Sports Center, LLC ("Zone"), one of the entities developing Granite Park, an $18 million construction loan secured by a deed of trust on the properties owned by the Zone.
Between August 12, 2008 and November 10, 2008, Shady Tree delivered 959 trees to the development. A landscaping company planted 47 of these trees, and the remaining trees were placed around the development for later planting. The Granite Park entities assumed ownership and responsibility for the trees, but failed to take proper care of them, and all the trees eventually died.
Except for a $25,000 deposit, Shady Tree was not paid for the trees. On February 3, 2009, Shady Tree recorded a mechanics lien against JEG, the Zone and Granite Park Kids' Foundation, another one of the entities developing Granite Park, seeking to recover the balance due of $1,959,244.50 plus interest from September 1, 2008. On April 2, 2009, Shady Tree filed a lawsuit to foreclose on its mechanics lien.
Omni, who had foreclosed on the property, successfully argued in the trial court that Shady Tree was required to but did not serve a preliminary notice as a precondition of recording its lien. On appeal, the Court of Appeals affirmed.
Interpreting the preliminary notice provision of Civil Code section 3097 [which will be recodified to Civil Code section 8200 beginning July 1, 2012], the Court of Appeals explained that while 3097(a) provides that "except one under direct contract with the owner" must serve a preliminary notice, 3097(b) provides that "except the contractor" all persons who furnish labor, equipment and material on a project must give a preliminary notice to the construction lender.
"The contractor," explained the Court, refers to "the prime or general contractor for the project, not multiple contractors, i.e., the subcontractors or others with direct contracts with the owner", and because Shady Tree was not "the contractor" (i.e., the prime or general contractor) on the project, Shady Tree was required to serve a preliminary notice on the construction lender as a precondition of enforcing its mechanics lien.
For materialmen who provide materials directly to the owner, as well as contractors who may be one of multiple contractors in direct contract with an owner, the case is an important reminder that simply being in direct contract with the owner doesn't mean that you do not need to serve a preliminary notice.
Categories: Cases, Mechanics liens, Preliminary notices, Private works projects
Tagged: Construction lender, General contractor, Granite Park, JEG, Materialman's lien, Mechanics lien, Omni, Preliminary notice, Prime contractor, Shady Tree, Zone
Reminder: New Statutory Construction Forms Required as of July 1, 2012
When Contractors and Architects Don't See Eye to Eye | commoncrawl | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
BkiUcO7xK4tBVhat3BEQ | {% extends "base_generic.html" %}
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<p><strong>Summary:</strong> {{ book.summary }}</p>
<p><strong>ISBN:</strong> {{ book.isbn }}</p>
<p><strong>Language:</strong> {{ book.language }}</p>
<p><strong>Genre:</strong> {% for genre in book.genre.all %} {{ genre }}{% if not forloop.last %}, {% endif %}{% endfor %}</p>
<div style="margin-left:20px;margin-top:20px">
<h4>Copies</h4>
{% for copy in book.bookinstance_set.all %}
<hr>
<p class="{% if copy.status == 'a' %}text-success{% elif copy.status == 'd' %}text-danger{% else %}text-warning{% endif %}">{{ copy.get_status_display }}</p>
{% if copy.status != 'a' %}<p><strong>Due to be returned:</strong> {{copy.due_back}}</p>{% endif %}
<p><strong>Imprint:</strong> {{copy.imprint}}</p>
<p class="text-muted"><strong>Id:</strong> {{copy.id}}</p>
{% endfor %}
</div>
{% endblock %}
| github | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
BkiUe6g5qhDCTY2qMsmQ | Times Square driver wanted to 'kill them all,' prosecutors say
In this image made from video provided by Oscar Navarro Reyes, Richard Rojas is arrested after a fatal automobile accident on New York City's Times Square, Thursday, May 18, 2017. (Oscar Navarro Reyes via AP)
NEW YORK CITY -- A man charged with slamming his speeding car into pedestrians on the sidewalks of Times Square, killing a teenage tourist and injuring nearly two dozen people, said he wanted to "kill them all" and police should have shot him to stop him, a prosecutor revealed Friday.
Richard Rojas, 26, also told responding officers Thursday after he crashed his Honda Accord into protective barriers that he had smoked marijuana laced with PCP, according to a criminal complaint. Officials are awaiting toxicology results, though a police official said Rojas "had glassy eyes, slurred speech, and was unsteady," during his arrest, the complaint said.
Rojas, wearing the same red T-shirt and jeans he was photographed in the day earlier, appeared subdued during a brief court appearance where prosecutors detailed a felony murder charge.
PHOTOS: Car plows into crowd in Times Square
He didn't enter a plea. Rojas' lawyer and weeping supporters had no comment. He's due back in court next week.
Rojas drove his car from the Bronx to Times Square, where he sped into the bustling Crossroads of the World, hitting nearly two dozen people on the sidewalk before steel security barriers finally stopped him, authorities said.
Eighteen-year-old tourist Alyssa Elsman, of Portage, Michigan, was killed in the crash. Her 13-year-old sister was among the 22 injured.
Three people are in critical condition with serious head injuries, and a fourth person is being treated for a collapsed lung and broken pelvis, according to the complaint.
Rojas enlisted in the Navy in 2011 and was an electrician's mate fireman apprentice. In 2012, he served aboard the USS Carney, a destroyer.
Navy records show that in 2013 he spent two months at a naval prison in Charleston, South Carolina. They don't indicate why.
Rojas spent his final months in the Navy at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida, before being discharged in 2014 as the result of a special court martial, a Navy official said.
new york citycar crashtimes square pedestrians struckpedestrian strucku.s. & worldtraffic accident
1 killed, 22 hurt after car plows into crowd in Times Square | commoncrawl | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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BkiUf-04dbgg008TTfFv | Empecamenta är ett släkte av skalbaggar. Empecamenta ingår i familjen Melolonthidae.
Dottertaxa till Empecamenta, i alfabetisk ordning
Empecamenta abyssinica
Empecamenta angulata
Empecamenta angustata
Empecamenta arabica
Empecamenta bennigseni
Empecamenta boromensis
Empecamenta bredoi
Empecamenta buettikeri
Empecamenta calabarica
Empecamenta clypeata
Empecamenta collaris
Empecamenta coronata
Empecamenta crinalis
Empecamenta deheyni
Empecamenta densipilis
Empecamenta disparilis
Empecamenta flavopilosa
Empecamenta hirta
Empecamenta hirtella
Empecamenta impressiceps
Empecamenta insulicola
Empecamenta jeanneli
Empecamenta kinangopina
Empecamenta lindiana
Empecamenta litoralis
Empecamenta lobata
Empecamenta mashona
Empecamenta matabelena
Empecamenta meruana
Empecamenta methneri
Empecamenta microphylla
Empecamenta minuta
Empecamenta montivaga
Empecamenta nairobiensis
Empecamenta nigra
Empecamenta ophthalmica
Empecamenta parvula
Empecamenta paucisetosa
Empecamenta pilifera
Empecamenta rhodesiana
Empecamenta setulifera
Empecamenta sierraeleonis
Empecamenta sinuaticeps
Empecamenta tanganikana
Empecamenta tridenticeps
Empecamenta umbugwensis
Empecamenta usambara
Empecamenta zambesina
Källor
Skalbaggar
Empecamenta | wikipedia | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUc2zxK7FjYEXSEe2k | ARDMORE, Pa. -- Welcome to Merion Golf Club, where the world's greatest golfers are struggling to make pars. A complete U.S. Open experience involves eavesdropping on spectator chatter. Below, some of the odd exchanges we've overheard in the gallery on Thursday and Friday.
When Sergio pushes his approach on the par-4 15th, spectator yells, "It's Tiger's fault!"
Two golf carts get grounded in the mud by the ninth tee. When the drivers step on the gas pedal, mud splatters up and covers nearby spectators. Woman: "So. Gross."
As Thongchai Jaidee ungracefully steps over muddy crosswalk, spectator says, "He looks like a really bad ballerina."
As a guy runs through mud to watch Tiger, he slips and falls. When he gets up, he says, "Ugh, Tiger won't ever know my sacrifice."
After Tiger hits his approach close on the par-4 16th (first round), guy says, "That looks kinda like my shot." Friend replies, "I think he's been watching your golf."
As spectators get antsy to walk across the 16th fairway, one guy yells, "Who CARES about Thorbjorn Olesen, let the galleries GO! We're the ones who paid to be here, damn it. Everyone should start yelling, aggressively."
Another spectator, during that wait to cross the 16th fairway: "Release the HOUNDS!"
Woman, while trekking through mud: "Flip flops were a bad idea."
Man, analyzing Tiger's 6-footer from very, very far away: "It's a little left to right. If he drips it down he'll make it."
Spectator, noting the gallery has started walking to the next hole: "Yea, these people know Tiger has already sh*t the bed on this hole."
After Adam Scott's approach to the par-4 15th (second round) hit the green, then rolled way down to the fairway, guy says, "That's an 80-yard false front!"
Remarking on Tiger's 166-yard approach shot, spectator says, "That's a soft 8 with my new dy-no-MITE irons."
Man, watching Phil Mickelson walk down the 14th fairway: "Phil, you're taller in person. I dig it."
Spectator, after Mickelson knocks his approach onto the 15th green: "Is Phil not the greatest?" Spectator's buddy: "I actually think I'm in love with that man." | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUd63xaKgQL8L9jQih | The Rockhampton & District Junior Rugby League resumed on the weekend with some fantastic games of football. With most games completed on Friday night, Cap Coast Brothers held the only games on Anzac Day.
The Under 14 Cap Coast Brothers v Yeppoon game was a very tough affair, these sides have battle close games this year and this was no different with the scores locked at 0-0 at halftime.
The second half continued the same way when Cap Coast made a mistake in their own quarter. Yeppoon capitalised on this to take a 6-0 lead. Yeppoon were again on the attack and Cap Coast defended strongly for four straight sets. They finally got the ball and made great progress up the field only to drop the ball when getting into attacking position.
The game continued up and down the field with either side unable to break the defence, Cap Coast made one last charge in the final five minutes, but Yeppoon's defence was strong enough to hold onto a 6-0 win.
The Under 15 game provided us with some more points than the previous game. Cap Coast got off to a flying start going to a 6-0 lead, then from the 2nd play off the kick off they made a break down field and a try looked certain until some last minute defence resulted in a mistake over the line. It wasn't long until the Coast Brothers used their back line and crossed for another four-pointer and a 10-0 lead. Just before half time Yeppoon mounted some pressure and got a try to go to half time down 10-4. The second half became a scrappy affair with Cap Coast running out winners 24-4.
Cap Coast Brothers and Emu Park finished off the day in the Under 18 game. Both sides still down on troops with players in the Capras side. Emu Park started well after a penalty in their first set they bombed on the last, a mistake at the back left the ball in the in goal and first points and a 6-0 lead.
Cap Coast bounced back quickly with a good back line try down the right and a 6-4 score line. They again put on pressure and mistakes by Emu park lead to another try and a 10-6 lead. Cap Coast had found their feet and they were utilising their fast back line and another try 16-6, then on the stroke of half time they continued their right side raid and went into the break 20-6.
Halftime was not the Coast Brothers friend, when they made a mistake early in their own quarter and from the scrum Emu Park scored and a 20-12 score. It was another Cap Coast mistake then a piggy back penalty that gave Emu Park field position they crashed over and the score line was 20-18. Both sides were unable to hold on to possession and it was Cap Coast over for a 24-18 lead, both sides attacked hard in the last five minutes, but it was the Coast Brothers holding on for victory.
Round 9 will be a fund raising weekend dedicated to the victims of Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu.
With a strong Vanuatu presence in the Rockhampton Rugby League District, the Junior League will hold a fundraising day at Browne Park on Saturday, this will include a gold coin donation at the gate, multi draw raffle and a cloths bin so that clubs and parents can donate old footy gear still in good condition for the children in Vanuatu.
RDJRL President Paul Jensen said the day was about helping out those less fortunate.
"After Cyclone Marcia, we were able to get juniors back on the field the following week, the children over there may not get to play sport for a few months and in some cases have lost everything they own," he said.
The day will kick off with the gates opening at 9am and games commencing at 10am and running through to 5pm. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUeBw4eIOjR058MkGw | Introducing World's Noisiest Insect
Discovering Noise
Scientists from Scotland and France came to an unusual and interesting discovery. In a study that was published in a scientific magazine PLoS ONE, these scientists discovered an insect which creates a rather shocking noise. This singing insect whose Latin name is Micronecta scholtzi, but who was nicknamed The Water Boatman was recorded by a team of biologists and ingeneering experts who caught the song of this insect with an underwater microphone. So, obviously, Boatman lives under water, mostly in the rivers and lakes of France – and relative to it's size (it is only 0.8 inch long) it is the loudest animal ever to be recorded, outperforming all water or terrestrial species as it is able to produce a sound up to 100 decibel. To illustrate the power of it, it's song can be compared to the sound of an orchestra from a front-row seat.
World's Champion
Even though practically 99% of this sound gets lost while traveling from water to air, it is loud enough for human ear to perceive it. To be able to compare, it is enough to say that the loudest animal on Earth is a blue whale, whose size can't really compare to the size of the singing insect, and whose song can "only" go up to 188 decibels.
It Serves It's Purpose
However, the loudness of it probably isn't the most interesting thing about this small creature – it is the way that the noise is produced, which can be characterized at least as unusual and interesting. This loud sound is generated while the male specimen is rubbing it's belly with it's penis. Of course, in a wish to attract a female. This phenomenon is known as stridulation, and it is a common denominator for all the sounds created by animals while rubbing their body parts. Scientists themselves were surprised with the loudness of it, and were convinced only after they recorded and measured the sound multiple times. They are mostly confused because the area used to make this noise in water boatmen is only about 50 microns wide, which is not even the width of a human hair.
Scientific Application
Scientists say that human ear wouldn't be pleased with this sound if it would express it's full potential. Pest control is called out for much less of a disturbance, so these insects are safe deep under water. Also, scientists noted that unveiling how such a small thing can make such a powerful sound could have worthy applications in a context of science and acoustic technology. For example, it might be possible to measure biodiversity or pollution in water systems which can contribute to the knowledge about inaccessible environment, or it could lead to devices with similar capabilities which could be useful in sonar systems or other industrial or scientific uses of sound, medical ultrasound etc.
John works for Jersey City Pest Control, and he is an occasional blogger. He enjoys using his spare time to write and read on various subjects, mostly science and nature.
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BkiUdA44dbgg5rq9qxy4 | This tale of "bad blood" will be a must-see.
If you haven't listened to the fascinating podcast The Dropout, which details the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her controversial blood testing company, Theranos, add it to your playlist stat. The podcast is in the vein of Dirty John, telling a story of a fraud so shocking it's almost unbelievable that it could be true.
But, true it is. In 2003 a then 19-year-old Stanford drop-out, Elizabeth Holmes, founded a biotech blood testing company called Theranos. Holmes and her biotech start-up almost immediately became the darlings of the Silicon Valley world due to their radical promise of a revolutionary technology that would require only a pinprick of blood to perform the same blood tests multiple vials were usually required for.
Thanks to her big promises, reported charisma and apparent expertise, Holmes quickly became lauded as the next Steve Jobs. A narrative she encouraged by reportedly modelling her behaviour after Apple's late founder including dressing like him in a black turtleneck.
Holmes raised hundreds of millions in funds for the start-up, recruited many Apple employees and charmed all of Silicon Valley's most esteemed names into either investing or joining her board—including Avie Tevanian, Jobs's right-hand man at Apple before the founder passed away.
However, despite outward appearances of success of Theranos's blood testing device, it was reportedly just all smoke and mirrors, perpetuated by the founder Elizabeth Holmes, who was so deep in the deception she even allegedly spoke with a fake, deeper voice.
Voice deception aside, Theranos's blood testing machine never reportedly worked and Holmes went to great lengths to hide this, even though people were using the devices and making medical decisions based on what turned out to be completely inaccurate results. Investors were similarly hoodwinked as were employees of the company, who have since revealed the culture at the company as terrifying.
Last year Theranos was dissolved and Holmes and company president, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani—who Holmes dated while he was at the company—were charged with massive fraud by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
The scam has captured the attention of the world and we all want to know more, how and what exactly happened. So far, there's a book, Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou (which is being turned into a film starring Jennifer Lawrence), and an investigative journalism podcast, The Dropout. It's this podcast that is now being turned into a limited TV series on Hulu (no news on where we will be able to watch it in Australia as yet).
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Saturday Night Live's Kate McKinnon will star in and executive produce The Dropout, playing the lead role of disgraced Theranos founder, Elizabeth Holmes. The podcast host, Rebecca Jarvis, ABC News's chief business, economics and technology reporter is set to executive produce alongside McKinnon.
The Hollywood Reporter reports it will follow the same narrative as the podcast detailing "the fast rise and hard fall of Theranos and Holmes." Can't wait. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUa-fxK1ThhBMLePTZ | There are some simple ways to recognize the differences between normal worry and an anxiety disorder.
We all worry from time to time. But how do we know when we've crossed a line from normal worry to something more chronic?
For example, Offenwanger said when people receive a bill, we generally write a check, mail it in and forget about it. Someone with an anxiety disorder may write the check and mail it in, but not be able to stop worrying after the check was mailed.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue in the United States, impacting about 40 million adults.
For many, anxiety is particularly high at work. Offenwanger said having good relationships with your colleagues goes a long way in reducing anxiety. She also encourages people to ask for help if they feel overwhelmed at work.
Offenwanger also suggested carving out a 30-minute period in the day when you allow yourself to worry.
"That practice of putting it off often helps reinforce for people that they do have control and they can get through a period of anxiety," Offenwanger said.
Practicing mindfulness techniques like deep breathing or meditation also helps reduce feelings of anxiety.
If you have questions or concerns about anxiety issues, contact your doctor. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUd105qsMAI5yh7Qh- | I started following fishing tournaments back in the 1980s when the national bass events rapidly gained in popularity and major walleye tournaments began appearing. How could a sport synonymous with a leisurely day on the water, patiently wanting for a bite, become a competitive event? Why would people turn something all about relaxing and recreation into a game?
Soon I discovered that tournament fishing is about more than competition. Sure, anglers want to prove their superiority over other competitors by catching more, weighing more, or hauling in the biggest fish, but there is also a learning aspect to the sport. It's about discovering what works, and unlike many sports, it's ultimately the anglers versus themselves.
Through the years I discovered that when a competitive angler begins fishing a specific tournament, they first research that particular water body. Many tournament pros will tell you they win a contest in this preparation stage.
Tournaments generally are species-specific. Anglers need to know where that species is staging when the tournament starts. Other aspects revolve around the forage base, the structure, how much fishing pressure the body of water receives, how the fish will react to the weather patterns for that time period, and much more. Anglers craft their game plan according to their research, then take to the water during the practice period to test those assumptions.
Even if the planning goes perfect and the practice days are productive, when the competition starts there are no guarantees. Weather, current changes, and water level fluctuations are just a few factors that can haunt an angler on tournament day. But when all the planets align and the good-luck charms perform, one lucky angler will be in that No. 1 spot.
The huge benefit of competitive angling for those who don't choose to compete is the knowledge gained from the hard work the anglers invest in techniques and lure presentations. Competitive anglers have sponsors and they promote them. For this reason, they'll share their secrets so the "weekend" anglers can catch more fish. Sure, they tout a product, but if it works and they're telling you how to use it properly, that's good for fishing.
Anglers who fish a particular body of water hosting a tournament also can learn what works best from the experience of the competitors. Sometimes this leads to anglers trying presentations that result in better catches and a better appreciation for the resource.
Today, competitive angling has been expanding into the schools. Keeping this pastime vibrant demands that technology keep up with the sport. It may not be for everyone who enjoys casting a lure or bait into the water, but tournaments provide tremendous enjoyment to many anglers.
Editor's note: Tim Lesmeister will emcee the 2018 Blackfish Classic Tournament for Bass on July 30 at Lord Fletcher's on Lake Minnetonka. Want to know how the pros are catching big bass on this tremendous resource? Then attend the weigh-in! | c4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
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For The Love Of Staying Or Leaving ?
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for Peter, Paul & Mary – a US No.1 and UK No.2.
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BkiUffU25V5jWH_Dc7iy | So here it is, you have built up your own particular image in the state of a household venture and your prepared to breath life into it and begin profiting. Be that as it may, as I would like to think, you will in any case require some assistance finding your approach to progress. In this article, I will examine a few things with you that can enable you to begin destined for success to building a fruitful brand.
You should record a few objectives since you will require a reasonable rundown of things that you will need to achieve rather than obscure dreams. Every day, I prescribed that you include another sensible objective. On the off chance that you are not ready to get past an objective on a specific day, make it a propensity to get it achieve the precise following day.
Your organization's site must be as expert as could be expected under the circumstances. While there are a wide range of sorts of alternatives on the web, you should need to contribute 200 to 300 dollars to complete your site by a specialist to guarantee a viable transformation rate when you begin drawing in rush hour gridlock to your webpage.
Try not to Become Lazy!
Since you are working home, it is anything but difficult to wind up sluggish and end up unmotivated. You should recall that you are in reality now and in the event that you don't settle on the choice to complete up and get work, your organization will crash and cause you to stray into the red.
Be Realistic With Your Funding!
I am not saying to dump a large number of dollars into a start-up, notwithstanding, I am stating to ensure that you are putting the correct measure of cash into your organization. As per business magazine, it was accounted for that 7 out of 10 new companies bomb because of an absence of trade out the start.
You Must Be Your Own Worst Critic!
You should experience an experimentation period. Every day you should review yourself in view of your execution. On the off chance that things don't go your way on a specific day, don't circumvent accusing anybody other than yourself. You should dependably consider yourself responsible for each oversight you make.
Try not to Be Afraid Of Change!
As individuals, we are animals of propensity. We frequently don't change our circumstances since we get familiar with them, regardless of whether our present circumstances are undesirable. You should comprehend to achieve achievement, you should escape your usual range of familiarity.
Maintaining a business from home is a major, groundbreaking choice. You will confront a great deal of difficulties while in transit to progress, be that as it may, on the off chance that you stick with it and stay industrious, you will change your life until the end of time. | c4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUbdw4ukPiEPtYOXrA | Graffiti artist and writer from Moscow, Russia, began to paint in 1997, at the dawn of the Russian street art movement. He is a still active participant of the first Moscow graffiti crew, as well as part of later projects such as - NoFutureForever, Parazit, Zachem. He has also organized street artfestivals, curated exhibitions and projects dedicated to different forms and medias of street art.
Most's works have been presented in various exhibitions of contemporary modern art in Russia, Ukraine. Azerbajan, USA, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, France . In 2008 he was nominated and shortlisted for the Kandinsky Prize.
Misha is an acting supporter of illegal graffiti.
Mural at "Mikser" ,2014 ,festival. Belgrade, Serbia.
"Not a museum" 2014 group show, Manifesta 10, parallel program, St.Petersburg.
"A reason for Peace. Cacus Pasis" , 2014 , Street Art Museum, Manifesta 10, St.P.
"WARNING" ,2014 , Solo exhibition, Lazarides Art Gallery, London.
"Visual library", 2014 ,ArtBat biennale, Alma-Ty, Kazakhstan.
"Artmossphere", 2014 , Street Art Biennale, Art play, Moscow.
"Russian Performance: A Cartography of its History" , 2014 , Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Moscow.
"Heavy Metal" , 2013, curated by Regina gallery. Winzavod. 5th Moscow Biennale, special project. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUfc04uzqgCTcsvwOj | The Project Management Institute Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) is proud to offer the Mentorship program to its membership each year. There are two intakes per-year, Fall (September) & Winter (January). This program is designed to provide you with guidance and advice on moving your career to the next level.
Mentoring is the process in which successful individuals help others establish goals and develop the skills to reach their goals.
Mentoring can help you acquire skills, increase confidence, widen your perspective, avoid errors, enhance your career and life, and help you succeed.
PMI-SAC sponsors this mentoring program, which is designed to enhance the professional experience and development of the participants. Participation is strictly voluntary and without financial compensation. Please read the following guidelines/principles regarding participation in the mentoring program.
The duration of the formal mentoring relationship between participants in the program is from September to March. Mentor and Protégé agree to actively participate in the program for the full duration of their engagement.
Mentor and Protégé agree to be available, responsive to each other's needs, and willing to adjust schedules as necessary in order to achieve the minimum number of contact hours described below.
As part of the Program, Mentor and Protégé agree to establish contact for a minimum of two contact hours each month. It is recommended that the minimum contact hours be spread across and composed of (at least) two separate and distinct sessions each month. It is also recommended that the maximum monthly commitment be set at six hours.
Information shared between the participants within the context of the formal mentoring relationship is considered to be confidential and is not to be shared outside the relationship without expressed permission from the other participant(s).
An individual pairing of Mentor and Protégé may prove to be unworkable or unsatisfactory to either/both participants. In this case the Mentorship Program Committee will conduct a reassignment as quickly as possible, with no fault assigned to either party.
A Mentor's role is limited to the furnishing of opinions, examples, guidance, advice and suggestions. Protégés are to take all information provided by a mentor under advisement in making personal, professional and career decisions.
It is the responsibility of the Mentor to ensure that all opinions, examples, guidance, advice and suggestions provided as part of the formal mentoring relationship, are accurate to the best of their knowledge and do not recommend or suggest course(s) of actions for the Protégé that could be construed as illegal, unethical or immoral.
Participants accept responsibility for any costs incurred as part of the formal relationship.
The PMI-SAC provides this mentoring service to its members with the understanding that using the service provides no guarantees regarding the Protégé's career. Outcomes are the responsibility of the Protégé and not the Mentor or PMI-SAC.
Mentors are volunteers and are not experts or paid consultants. Mentors give only advice and/or information based on their knowledge, experience, perspective, etc. Mentors do not make decisions for Protégés.
Prior to the Mentoring Program commencing, training workshops will be held to assist participants in learning about the mentorship process. The Mentor Session will be for mentors only, and will help them to understand their role in the relationship. The Protégé Session will be for protégés only, and will help them to understand their role in the relationship. The Mentorship (combined) Session will be for all participants, and will help them understand the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of a mentorship program. Note, involvement in this program requires a six-month commitment.
Enrolment in the program requires that you pay $50 participation fee. This fee will go towards two celebratory events scheduled at the mid-way and end of the program.
The objective of the Mentoring Program is to match experienced Project Managers with individuals who are new to the Project Management field or individuals interested in furthering their knowledge of Project Management.
Please note that submission of an application is not automatic acceptance into the program.
Each of the applications are carefully reviewed and paired for compatibility. Therefore, it is not always possible to make a match between mentor and protégé, and in addition, the program is capped at 30 pairings.
We look forward to have you in our Program!
Please contact the Mentorship Program for further details.
PMI-SAC members who satisfy the program requirements can earn PDUs.
As a Mentor, you can earn 12 PDUs, one per each contact hour, for your role as a mentor, reported under Volunteer and 3 PDUs for attending the Mentor and Mentorship (combined) workshops, to be reported under Course or Training.
As a Protégé, you can earn 12 PDUs, one per each contact hour for the mentoring sessions, reported under Informal Learning and 3 PDUs for attending the Protégé and Mentorship (combined) workshops, to be reported under Course or Training. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
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The MSGC is a constantly evolving database. Not all the data that has been collected by volunteers has been sorted and entered. Not every building has been completely documented.
All images in the Index are either born-digital photographs of windows or buildings or are scans of slides, prints, or other published sources. These images have been provided by volunteers and the quality of the material varies widely. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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BkiUdkI5qWTD6fxGWwie | February Sun. 1. Another month has sprung into being and still we are in Columbus. It is very disagreeable weather, raining heavily, this is the 4th and 5th Sunday that it has rained in succession. I am not very well. Major O'Connor and myself have had a little personal difficulty. The storm is furiously raging without our tent and we are momentarily expecting it to turn it over. It is getting colder. Mon. 2. This morning I feel a little better, went over to the major's and told him what I thought of his action towards me, he was angry but did not feel inclined to give offense. Finally we let the matter rest. I preferred charges against F. J. Monroe for speaking disrespectfully to the orderly [sg't?]. Towards evening, the 34. Wisconsin reg't came down numbering about 400 men, they are drafted, mostly Germans. | c4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUcuzxK6-gDyrT82Wk | ST. LOUIS, MO (KPLR)-- After seven months in the Middle East on active duty, a group of firefighters with the Illinois Air National Guard is back home again. The joyous welcome at Lambert Field Friday was particularly moving for two guard members. Each one had a new born son to meet for the first time.
Staff Sergeants Daniel Mersinger of O'Fallon, IL and Adam Ibrahim of Chicago were both able to use skype to talk to their wives during their sons' deliveries. But judging from the smiles on their faces, there is nothing like holding their sons for the first time.
Sgt. Ibrahim had received pictures of his son Adam Junior but admitted, "I wanted to check him out in real life, give him a once over." He paused, looking into his son's eyes and said, "It's worth it to come home." His baby was born February 29. His wife Jackie Ibrahim said their daughter turned one year old the week her brother was born. "It was hard.. but it was nice to be able to Skype with him during the delivery but it was definitely not anything I'd recommend to anybody." she said.
Easton Mersinger was born December 21. He was wearing a tee shirt sporting the message: "I'm the present my daddy gave my mommy before he was deployed." The Mersingers have two older daughters. They surprised their oldest, second grader Makayla by showing up at her school, LaVerna Evans Elementary in O'Fallon, on their way home from the airport.
Sgt. Mersinger plans to take them to Six Flags Saturday. "It's gonna be a fun family day," he said with a grin.
The firefighters are part of the Illinois Air National Guard's 126th Refueling Wing based at Scott Air Force Base. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUduY4eIZijj9JPXpk | Will Kimbrough under the stars
Saturday August 4, 2018 08:00 PM EDT 08/04/2018 8:00 PM
Cost: $20,
Will Kimbrough is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer whose credits include the 2003 Americana Music Association Instrumentalist of the Year Award, 12 songs on four recent Jimmy Buffett albums, current touring and recording with Emmylou Harris and her Red Dirt Boys, producing two of Todd Snider's most acclaimed collections.
Will was a member of guitar pop legends Will and the Bushmen and The Bis-Quits. He is a member of Willie Sugarcapps with Grayson Capps, Sugarcane Jane and Corky Hughes; with their first album receiving Independent Music's 2013 Best Americana Album Will released Mockingbird Soul in 2017 with Brigitte DeMeyer as co-write, Will is also a member of DADDY, a collaboration with Tommy Womack and friends, with a new and already treasured rock and roll record release, "Let's Do This!"
This is a special, rare, and intimate solo appearance. Saturday August 4th is a must-see.
At Art Farm at Serenbe
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BkiUd1U5qoYA1LW_X5pw | In the US, "underpants" is a VERY rare word. We call them underwear.
From a Canadian perspective, bras aren't really considered underwear. Underwear/ underpants are synonymous with majtki. Your interpretation of the word underwear (including underpants & bras) would be referred to as undergarments or lingerie (a French word) used most often here to describe undergarments.
Well, anyway "underwear" works :) Thanks for your insight.
No problem, thanks for all the work you do contributing to the Polish/ English thread on Duo, I've read and learned a lot reading your comments, tips and tricks!
It could, but it isn't what people think when they hear "underwear."
You're right, Marek, you wouldn't get to the right section in a department store unless you had a slightly more differentiated vocabulary.
that's a trick question. Size? warmness? I don't know. Technically skarpetki is a diminutive form of skarpety. But for me it feels vice-versa. Like "skarpetki" are normal and "skarpety" are large or thick. you can use them interchangeably.
I've forgotten when I last time said "majtki". We said "gacie" for underpants now.
Well, it's definitely too colloquial ;) Also it can be used for trousers, although that's more rare I guess.
What about "Kalesony i skarpetki"?
Eh, ok. Added. But that's rather "long underwear", "long johns". I see that it can be used for short ones, but I never encountered it. | c4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
BkiUa-Q4uBhhxMDmQqPH | What Does Cause Raised Eyebrows Mean?
Home » Phrase and Idiom Dictionary » What Does Cause Raised Eyebrows Mean?
Raised Eyebrows Meaning
Definition: To cause people to be suspicious, worried, or surprised.
Behavior that causes raised eyebrows is shocking. Usually, it is shocking in an inappropriate way, though it does not always have to be. Anything surprising can raise eyebrows.
Very often, the phrase caused raised eyebrows is used to describe things that people disagree with or are made uncomfortable by.
Origin of Caused Raised Eyebrows
This phrase comes from the early-1900s. People often literally raise their eyebrows when they are shocked by something, and so this phrase came to be used to figuratively describe things that shocked people.
The first known written use of the phrase comes from The Eminent Victorians in 1918.
When describing behavior that was previously shocking but is not anymore, the book stated,
The most steady-going churchman hardly raises an eyebrow at it now.
In this example, a certain behavior was once considered shocking, but now it is widely accepted. Not even a devout churchgoer raises an eyebrow.
This phase can also be structured as to raise one's eyebrows. When someone raises one's eyebrows, he or she is feeling shocked or surprised.
Examples of Cause Eyebrows to Raise
Celebrities who behave inappropriately cause eyebrows to raise. For example, tabloid magazine may read like this,
The actress caused eyebrows to raise by her excessive drinking and partying this past weekend.
Parents may also raise their eyebrows at their children's behavior. A mother may say,
My daughter's belly shirt caused my eyebrows to raise. I could see so much of her stomach that it was inappropriate for her to wear it outside!
The mom is shocked and disapproves of her daughter's clothing choice.
Many other things may cause a raised eyebrow. One's political or religious beliefs may cause it; one's choice of friends may cause it; even one's home may cause eyebrows to raise if it is a mess.
Richard Lugar raised eyebrows recently when disclosure reports showed the PAC gave a $5,000 contribution to a Democrat in December. –Indystar
This isn't the first time a photo of Melania Trump raised eyebrows. –Houston Chronicle
To cause raised eyebrows is to cause shock or disapproval.
1 Raised Eyebrows Meaning
2 Origin of Caused Raised Eyebrows
3 Examples of Cause Eyebrows to Raise
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BkiUdqI4ubnjopQia3aG | Medical Malpractice is term used by lawyers to describe a specialized area of the law involving the negligence of a health care provider. A health care provider commits medical malpractice when his or her actions or inactions fail to meet the accepted standard of care for a health care provider in that field or specialty. Medical negligence happens in many different ways, including surgical errors, failing to properly diagnose an illness, medication errors, failing to obtain informed consent for a procedure, emergency room errors, nursing home mistreatment and many others. In addition, Medical negligence can occur in a variety of settings. It can occur in a hospital, at an out-patient clinic, a surgical center, a doctor's office or a nursing home.
Unfortunately, medical malpractice is far too common. In 1990, Harvard University Medical School published a now-famous study on medical malpractice in New York called "Patients, Doctors and Lawyers: Medical Injury, Malpractice Litigation, and Patient Compensation in New York." In that study, Harvard University shed national light on the problem of medical negligence in New York, finding that approximately 80,000 people die each year in hospitals because of medical error, and that 5 percent of all hospital patients were injured as a result of medical malpractice.
In 1999, the Institute of Medicine published a report entitled "To Err is Human," concluding between 44,000 and 98,000 Americans die each year from preventable medical errors in hospitals alone. That number does not account for those who are merely injured in a hospital, or those that die from medical errors outside the hospital. In other words, more Americans die each year from medical negligence than from motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer and AIDS.
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BkiUb0HxK0-nUKDhpg-V | Jim Amos is the president and CEO of the National Center for Policy analysis, former CEO of Mail Boxes, which is now the UPS store, and author of three bestsellers. Decorated Vietnam veteran, and a 2012 inductee of the International Franchise Association's Hall of Fame. Today Jim shares his experience, concepts, and tips to grow and franchise small business, and his success history speaks for itself despite his humble beginnings. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdvU5qoTA_-bStbhL | / Computer users move themselves with the mind
Computer users move themselves with the mind
September 27, 2005 By Michael Hopkin This article courtesy of Nature News.
Electrode cap allows users to think themselves along a virtual street.
Computer scientists have created a hat that can read your thoughts. It allows you to stroll down a virtual street. All you have to do is think about walking.
Called a brain-computer interface, the device detects activity in certain brain areas linked to movement, and uses the signals to mimic that movement in a virtual world. The technology could one day help paralysed patients to move robotic arms, or help sufferers of motor neuron disease to type out words on a virtual keyboard.
"Just thinking about movement activates the same neurons as actually moving," explains Gert Pfurtscheller of Graz University of Technology in Austria, who has been working on the device for around four years. By picking up on these bursts of nerve activity, the computer can decide whether you are thinking about moving your hands or feet, and react accordingly.
"Just thinking about movement activates the same neurons as actually moving."
Gert Pfurtscheller, Graz University of Technology, Austria.
The technology detects brain waves by using electrodes placed at strategic points on the scalp; they are positioned over brain areas known to be involved in moving specific body parts. The computer can then distinguish between signals corresponding to different types of movement.
Previously, accurate detection of local brain activity has required electrodes to be implanted in the brain. This technique has allowed recipients to control robots and even send e-mails (see " Paralysed man sends e-mail by thought ") . The new device, presented at the Presence 2005 technology meeting in London last week1, achieves a similar feat using non-invasive methods.
Thinking cap
The team tested their creation by asking participants to navigate a virtual-reality studio called the Virtual Cave. Test subjects sit in a square studio wearing three-dimensional goggles, which project a scene such as a street, complete with pedestrians and buildings.
The computer then chooses a task for the participant: either walking forwards or moving their hands. It tells the user what to do through sound cues.
If the person is asked to think about walking, and they do so in a way that can be picked up by the cap, the virtual character steps forwards. If they fail, the character stays still. When asked to think about moving their hands, successful volunteers are rewarded by staying still. Failure leads to punishment: their character takes a step backwards.
One of the world's best-trained users is Doris Zimmerman, a student who has worked extensively with the team in Austria. She was flown in to help with demonstrations at the conference. As she sits in front of the Virtual Cave's three-dimensional screen, we watch her effortlessly glide down a high street.
However, it's not as easy as it looks, as I discover when I try a simplified version of the test (see 'Piano player gets poor score on brain test'). And I'm not the only one that struggled: "I took about five hours to learn it," confides Christoph Guger, who has set up a Graz-based company to develop the technology.
But after enough training, the team hopes that the virtual device could help those who are unable to move to interact more easily with others. It could even enable stroke patients to regain movement, Pfurtscheller hopes, by allowing them to 'exercise' their brain's motor centres.
"If they think of moving their hand and they see a hand move, it reinforces the thought," he says. And strengthening the mind, he adds, might lead to better motor control.
Leeb R., et al. Walking from thoughts: not the muscles are crucial, but the brain waves! , Presence 2005.pdf(2005). | commoncrawl | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
BkiUdg_xaJJQnMJkYKJP | Being a lazy proactive gardener, I always take early measures to control weeds. Last year, I used landscape fabric in the three "aisles" between my planting areas. I wasn't real happy with it in the end. Though it did a fine job of suppressing weeds, it also got a weird unpleasant grainy substance on it whenever it rained — maybe it was just sand, but I was worried that it was some kind of plastic residue. It also deteriorated quite a bit at the end of the season and I had to hand-pick many tiny pieces of plastic out of the soil.
This year, I bought a roll of burlap at the hardware store and a bale of straw from Mother Earth Gardens. For our aisles, we laid down a thick layer of straw, then covered with the burlap and tacked it down with landscaping staples. So far it's working great, and looks nice too. I put the rest of the straw around plants, leaving open only the areas where I'm waiting for seeds to sprout.
If you can find burlap bags from coffee shops who roast their own beans, you could layer them thickly enough to not even have to bother with staples or straw underneath. Warning: this is becoming very popular, so it might be a bit of a challenge to find them.
We also planted our potato tower this weekend, so stay tuned for a post on that as soon as I see signs of sprouting.
Also, can I just say it? I absolutely love my garden design this year. 2010 taught me a very important lesson: "scatter" planting does not work for me — I kept having to thin out and move around various plants, and it seriously annoyed me. My designer's mind likes things orderly, even if they're not in classic garden rows. Everything is much more orderly in the garden this year, yet I still have several different kinds of plants in each area.
My garden is planted for 2011! AND I got it done just in time for a lengthy gentle rainshower. Talk about timing.
Shall we look at each area individually? Yes we shall.
At the top, under the trellis, we have a tiny Golden Hops plant. Then we have 4 tomato plants and 4 sets of 2 basil plants spread out through the rest of the area. For each set of basil there is one giant one and one tiny one. I can spread out the harvest a bit that way. Tomato varieties: Big Rainbow, Stupice, Green Zebra, and Blondkopfchen. Garlic lines the left side.
Garlic also lines either side of this area. Down the middle, top to bottom: 1 sage, 1 tiny cabbage, 4 chamomile, 1 large cabbage, and a rosemary. I planted carrot and kale seeds on either side. Underneath the trellis on the right is Christmas Lima beans, and the one on the left is Cherokee Trail of Tears green beans.
Top to bottom: celeriac, rosemary, celeriac, parsley, celeriac, rosemary, celeriac, parsley, celeriac. I planted beet and turnip seeds on either side. I really like how the garlic frames these little garden plots.
Finally, we have 4 eggplants and a variety of pepper plants including sweet and hot banana peppers, jalapenos, poblanos, 1 bell pepper, and idontrememberwhatelse. The trellis at the very back will have cucumbers. The left side of the chain link fence by the deck will be 1 hill of squash and 1 hill of pie pumpkins. I saved the seeds for both of those from a squash and a pumpkin that I picked up at the co-op last fall, so it will be interesting to see what happens there.
It's all planted, yahoo! I really stuck to my plan this year, too.
Stock tanks! The one on the right is from my Grandpa Rensenbrink's dairy farm! Cool huh? I am eventually going to add one more of these, then surround all three with wood chip paths and pockets of tall perennial prairie grasses, sunflowers, and hollyhocks. We planted lavender, radishes, and lettuce in Rowan's garden and lavender, rainbow chard, and lettuce in Anneke's garden.
If everything goes as I hope, this is going to be our biggest and most interesting harvest yet.
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BkiUdw3xaL3SuhsxKiHp | The Curse of Oak Island (TV Series)
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Anybody here watching it? We find it fascinating and eagerly await each weeks episode and what new discoveries may have been made.
The Curse of Oak Island Full Episodes, Video & More | HISTORYRick, Marty and the Oak Island team are back for the biggest season yet - bringing with them more determination, resources and technology than ever in their quest to solve the 224-year old treasure mystery.www.history.com
There are a number of theories about if there really is any treasure and if so what it might be. With man made constructions and human remains of both European and Middle Eastern origin found that all date back to the 14th century, the strongest theory is that the Knights Templar came to Oak Island after the events of Black Friday, October 13, 1307 when the order was outlawed by King Philip IV of France.
Why Friday the 13th Spelled Doom for the Knights TemplarThe much-feared day was the beginning of the end for the powerful warriors.www.history.com
Oral history of the Mi'kmaq, the local First Nation tribe, and ancient ships logs also seem to support this.
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I grew up in Halifax, and a family friend loved on the waterfront with a view of Oak Island. I've always been fascinated by the idea of the Money Pit, even though I'm pretty convinced it's just a 200 year series of wild goose chases. 😂
If you like the Templar angle, you may enjoy hunting down a copy of the book Holy Grail Across the Atlantic. It's a fun read.
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My Dad had read about Oak Island from Readers Digest about 40 years ago or so. He was absolutely fascinated by it and now that it's available to stream on Hulu, he's been checking it out every now and then. I've given it a go as well and while the mystery is exciting, each episode feels a bit like Geraldo Rivera opening Al Capone's Vaults. You get all into the mythos of what they're talking about and the history, but then are let down by the results. I sincerely do hope that they find something, as I know the brothers who are the hosts of the show are financing it all themselves. And they do pose interesting questions of why the structures they're investigating below the ground were built and how and all that. But it doesn't make the most captivating TV.
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Makes me think a bit of the reddit obsession with "the safe". People love exploring mysteries and finding treasures - you could say that The Curse of Oak Island is the ultimate unboxing video! It would help if Oak Island wasn't one of the most challenging places to get anything dug up in nearly the whole world...in the words of one of the YouTube commenters on the below video: "It's amazing to me that it took 3 seasons before they got a ROV into the shaft. Really?" | commoncrawl | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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The Parish embarked upon a mission in October 2001 entitled 'Fan the Flame'. Fan the Flame teaching weeks were designed by Bishop Lindsay Urwin.
The statue of the Holy Family in memory of Fr Brown was blessed by the Bishop at Petertide in 2001.
Fr David set up Lookout. The aim of Lookout was to provide full regular pastoral care for all members of the congregation. All regular worshippers were put into groups with a leader whose responsibility it was to make regular contact and liaise with Fr David.
From 2002 the Happy Child Nursery began to lease the hall, greatly helping the finances of St Mary's.
Fr John Metivier became an Honorary Assistant Priest in November 2001. Before his retirement he was Vicar in Tokyington.
The Bishop of London was invited to the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Parish on the 2nd July 2002. Fr Anastasios, of St Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church presented an Icon of Our Lady.
It was recorded at the 2004.2005 APCM that the PCC considered and made a unanimous decision in favour of renewing Resolution C. 'This PCC having reviewed the working of the arrangements for Episcopal oversight resolves to continue the arrangements for a further five years'.
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Saturday April 9th 2005 was the conclusion of the week of Thanksgiving and Celebration for the priests who are priviledged to belong to Societas Sanctus Crucis (SSC), Society of the Holy Cross, to celebrate the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Society. The Society was founded by a group of Oxford Movement Priests under the leadership of Fr Lowder, who was working in the Docklands area of London's East End at that time. Five thousand plus people, including a small group from St Mary's, packed the Royal Albert Hall to join with members of the Society in a wonderful day of glorious singing, Bible study, talk on the Mission of Christ, Devotional address, Benediction and a meditation by Bishop Lindsay Urwin, who many will know from when he ran St Mary's 'Open to Love' mission in 1992. There were 700 robed priests, it took four hymns and an anthem for them and 26 robed bishops, including the Bishop of London,to process in.
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BkiUb-PxK6mkyCfOA9Hd | The Leadership Executive Committee at Keva is made of committed individuals who have been known to set benchmarks in their respective fields through exemplary leadership and expansive knowledge. Together, they define Keva vision and lead the way when it comes to conquering new heights and exploring unchartered horizons.
Kedar Vaze, a third generation founder-family member, has been associated with Keva since 1st October 1996. Kedar took over the role of Group Chief Executive Office in October 2014, prior to which he worked within the Group in different roles of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Group Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his capacity as COO he managed all the three businesses – Fragrance, Flavours & Aroma Ingredients.
Being a proficient Perfumer himself, Kedar Vaze has a number of F&F patents in his name. He has done M.Sc., (Chemistry) from IIT Bombay and subsequently attended Global Managers Program at Stanford University, USA.
B.Ramkrishnan took over the new role of Director - Strategy effective October, 2014 and he is responsible for Long term strategy development, Mergers and Acquisitions, Equity / Debt raising activities for the Group. Prior to taking up this role, he was operating in the capacity of Group CEO where he was responsible for the overall business performance of the Group across geographies. He has been associated with Keva since 11th October 2010.
B.Ramkrishnan comes with over 3 decades of rich and varied experience both as an Entrepreneur as well as Business Leader. In his previous stints he was the CEO of Privi Organics and has also headed the Flavour business of Givaudan. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering.
Indrajit Chatterjee has been associated with Keva since 1st July 2013. As Executive Vice President and Group CHRO he is responsible for developing the Group's HR and talent strategy in alignment with business objectives to build a culturally aligned and diverse organization. He also heads the Group's Corporate Social Responsibility program which focuses on shared value opportunities addressing social and environmental causes.
Indrajit has over 20 years of experience in various industry sectors like Telecom, FMCG, Retail and Manufacturing. He has been in HR leadership roles at NITCO Limited, Vodafone India Limited, Nilkamal Limited, JK Tyre and Aditya Birla Group. He is a graduate in Economics(Hons.) from Calcutta University, MBA(HRM) from Jabalpur University and has also done Executive Program in Management (Spl. Marketing & HRM) from IIT Bombay – SJSOM.
Mr. Shrikant Mate is a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary by profession with over 32 years of work experience. He has held various leadership roles and has worked in various sectors viz. Manufacturing, IT and Services. Before being appointed as Group CFO, Mr. Shrikant Mate was acting as VP-Strategy for Keva. Mr, Shrikant Mate has been instrumental in driving Keva's IPO and acquisitions.
Amit Gulati has been associated with Keva since September 2015. In his role, Amit heads Keva's Aroma Ingredients Division driving the growth and profitability of the business globally.
Amit brings along with him more than 25 years of rich experience across various domains including Projects, Manufacturing, Business Development, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing. He has been associated with the Projects, Consumer Goods and Chemicals industries throughout his career. Before joining Keva, Amit has worked across various functions at Dow Chemicals for 18 years. His last assignment at Dow was Director Strategic Sourcing (Ag Sciences RM, Ext Manufacturing & Pkg materials) for Asia Pacific region. Prior to working for Dow he has worked for Hero Group, Phoenix International and DSB Sae France.
Amit has done his Mechanical Engineering from Delhi University and has also attended the Leadership program at ISB. Amit is also Six Sigma Green Belt certified.
Pramod Davray has been associated with Keva since 7th June 2011. He heads the Sales, Marketing and CDC functions for the Fragrance India Business.
Pramod brings with him a rich F&F industry experience of over 3 decades. He has worked with International Fragrances & Flavours (IFF) for 30 years and with Vanity Case Group for around 5 years before joining Keva. He is a Bachelor of Science from Pune University and has also completed a Diploma in Marketing Management from Mumbai University.
Makarand Patwardhan has been associated with group since 6th September 2010. He is responsible for Fragrance Operations (India, South East Asia and also supporting European Supply Chain Operations) and Business Solutions (Information Technology and Systems). He was also the Project Manager for the Group-wide SAP Implementation project.
Prior to joining Keva, he has worked with Sandoz Limited, Givaudan, Flamingo Pharmaceuticals, Cadila Pharmaceuticals, Merind Limited and Hoechst India Ltd. (now Sanofi Aventis). Makarand is a MSc. (Microbiology) from Pune University and has around 33 years of experience in the areas of Operations, Production Planning, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management and ERP implementation.
Luc Malfait has joined the organization as Vice President – Fragrances on 1st November 2017. He is responsible for Fragrance Business in Europe.
He brings with him more than 30 years of rich experience. Prior to joining Keva, he was working with Albea as their Global Key Account Director. He was the Corporate Vice President for Fine Fragrances at Takasago and managed various leadership roles in their European operations for 19 years including their expansion programs in Middle East, Turkey and Africa. He has completed his Engineering education from ECOLE CENTRALE DE LILLE.
Anurag Yadava assumed the role of Head for Flavours Business in July 2014. He is responsible for managing the P&L of the business.
Anurag brings with him more than 20 years of FMCG Sales and Marketing experience. Before joining Keva, he worked with Danone India as Country Head – Sales & Trade Development prior to which he worked as National Sales Manager with Nestle India Ltd., He graduated in Science from Punjab University.
G Krishnan joined the organization on 1st December 2014 as General Manager- Procurement. In his role, he is responsible for purchasing raw materials and packaging materials for Fragrance and Flavour Business across the group.
Before joining Keva he was working with Aarav Fragrances & Flavours Private Limited as Head – Sourcing. He comes along with 27 years of rich experience in sourcing and procurement field in Pharma, FMCG Aroma Chemicals and Agro based industry and some of his earlier experience were with He has also worked with Nicholas India Ltd., Colgate Palmolive India Ltd., Concept Pharmaceuticals India Ltd., International Flavors & Fragrances (I) Ltd., Hindustan Polyamides & Fibers Ltd. He is graduate in Science from Mumbai University and Post graduate in Marketing from Mumbai University.
Anuradha Sansar has been associated with Keva since 1st September 2009. As Vice President Global Fragrance Innovation she is responsible for leading fragrance innovation function globally. Anuradha has over 30 years of experience in various Fragrance & Flavour and Pharmaceuticals companies. She has been in the Leadership roles at Givuadan, Bush Boake Allen India, Pfizer Limited and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. She is a Graduate in Science from Mumbai University and Diploma holder in Marketing and Medical Laboratory Technology from Mumbai University. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdX85qoTA0iwhHVMM | Good signs for Stroman despite loss
Blue Jays righty allows four runs over five innings in series finale
By Brian Hedger
CHICAGO -- Marcus Stroman was better than his previous start, but better wasn't good enough to best White Sox ace Chris Sale in the series finale at U.S. Cellular Field.After allowing seven runs to the Orioles in just 3 2/3 innings on June 19, Stroman yielded four runs in five
CHICAGO -- Marcus Stroman was better than his previous start, but better wasn't good enough to best White Sox ace Chris Sale in the series finale at U.S. Cellular Field.
After allowing seven runs to the Orioles in just 3 2/3 innings on June 19, Stroman yielded four runs in five innings against Chicago in the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss on Sunday. He struck out four, but also allowed seven hits, walked four and uncorked a wild pitch.
Stroman said adjustments made between starts were partially to blame for his control issues, but he felt like they helped overall. His slider had more bite and his fastball had more jump.
"I felt like I kept the ball on the ground, for the most part, besides maybe one or two pitches," said Stroman, who toted a 7.59 ERA into the game in his seven prior outings. "It felt like when they were beating me, it was on the ground in holes. I got a lot of groundouts, I was down in the zone [and] my velocity felt better. I'll just take the positive out of this and work. I definitely felt a lot better than last Saturday [in Baltimore]."
Stroman had no trouble in the first, retiring the side in order, but he began to unravel a bit in the next two frames. He needed help to get out of the second unscathed, after allowing two singles to start the inning, and then allowed two runs in the third on two hits, a walk, an error and a successful squeeze bunt that scored Tyler Saladino with the game's first run.
Adam Eaton laid down the bunt, one pitch after rolling his first attempt foul, but Stroman's throw home was off target.
"I felt like I was right on it and ready to go," Stroman said. "I just didn't execute when it came to fielding the ball and getting it to [Russell Martin] where he needed it to be. I completely took him away and didn't give him a chance to tag [Saladino]."
Two more walks plus two more hits, including a solo home run by rookie Tim Anderson, tacked two more runs onto Stroman's line in the fifth. It could've been more, but Stroman ended his day with strikeouts of Alex Avila and Brett Lawrie to mitigate the damage.
"I thought his fastball had a little more life to it," manager John Gibbons said. "That's what it looked like to me. Early on, he was getting more ground balls. That's a good sign from him. That's what he does. He got some big strikeouts to finish his five innings. He's probably going to tell you it's not what he wanted, but he drew a tough assignment today too [matched against Sale]. He almost had to be perfect."
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Old City Hall, A Virginia Castle, Makes You Feel Like You're In A Fairy Tale
The Old City Hall in downtown Richmond isn't exactly hidden, unless you consider the fact that it's hiding in plain view. Yet when you step inside its decorative hallways, you'll instantly feel transported to a different time. Completed in 1894, this building served as City Hall for nearly 100 years. Since then, it has been designated as a Virginia Historic Landmark for its remarkable architecture. A tour of the building or browsing through the following photographs proves just how remarkable this site is, and why locals consider it to be the best castle in Virginia.
Designed by architect Elijah E. Myers, the Old City Hall looks nothing short of a castle amidst other skyscrapers and buildings of the downtown Richmond cityscape. Its distinctive Gothic Revival style is perhaps its most noteworthy characteristic, although the building has served an important political purpose as well.
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While this grand space may not be a castle in the Medieval sense, its architectural features both inside and out will make you feel as though you've time traveled. Or perhaps landed in the middle of a fairytale. The focal point of the inside is the skylit atrium, which is surrounded by four arcades linked by the grand staircase.
Every detail of the building is elaborate, if not extravagant. In fact, when planning began for construction, estimated costs began at just $300,000. By the time of completion, the budget had increased to over 1.3 million dollars.
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The meticulous iron work that surrounds this castle was done by Asa Snyder and gives the impression of armor-like protection. The stone work was made possible by granite from quarries along the James River.
The unmistakable clock tower is what prevents the building from being completely symmetrical, which is a defining characteristic of some castles. The tower reaches an impressive 195 feet in length.
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As made evident by the above photograph, the Old City Hall building takes up an entire block of space. In the past 50 years, there have been at least two attempts to demolish the building. Fortunately, preservation has prevailed and the building is being considered for state office use. The first floor is open to the public, and visitors can stop by during the week days from 8:00-5:00, free of admission.
This enchanting building is one of many worth touring in our splendid state. Have you ever taken a tour of the best castle in Virginia? We'd love to hear about your experience.
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Here in the Old Dominion, visitors can find a number of unique castles in Virginia. Architecture is spectacular here, a fact perhaps due to our state's history as the first permanent English colony in what would become the United States. Even before European settlers arrived, indigenous peoples were creating impressive structures as early as 5,000 years ago. The modern day castle getaways in Virginia, however, are a much more recent feature. Bears Den Trail Center and Hiker Hostel popped up in 1933, and today it offers visitors a cozy stay. There are many privately owned bed and breakfast castles in Virginia, as well – check online listings near you to find the nearest site of intrigue.
Are there any abandoned castles in Virginia?
While there many not be a multitude of abandoned castles in Virginia, there are plenty of interesting abandoned places throughout the state. It is important to remember that many are on private property and are either open on special occasion only or closed to the public altogether – be sure to obtain permission before visiting an abandoned place. Wash Woods is an abandoned town that can be visited, though little remains of the settlement beyond its cemetery. Union Level has several abandoned buildings throughout its ghost town, and its history is truly fascinating. Locals can also tell you that many abandoned places hide in plain site or are slowly being reclaimed by nature – there are many interesting architectural gems hiding where you least expect them!
What is the largest castle in Virginia?
While the square footage of some of the biggest castles in Virginia is fairly guarded, there's one in particular that rises above the rest in terms of impressiveness. Bacon's Castle, which is rather modest for such an ambitious name, is regarded as the oldest brick house in the United States. It was built in the Jacobean architectural style in 1665 for a man named Arthur Allen. The castle misnomer comes into play when Nathanial Bacon led his infamous rebellion in 1676, as his followers used the site as a fort.
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Deregulation of the trucking industry, which began with the federal Motor Carrier Act of 1980 and was furthered by additional legislative changes in 1994 and 1995, greatly changed the trucking scene. Competition for shipments increased, and many large trucking companies went bankrupt. New trucking corporations sprang up. These corporations operated with either non-union drivers or independent contractors to save money. In recent years, there has been a tendency for fleet owners to downsize the number of trucks they own, subcontracting hauls to independent contractors while retaining control over customer freight invoices.
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The driver, as owner of the truck, must carry liability insurance.
Due to the competitive nature of the trucking industry, fleet owners who make use of the bidding process before offering a contract to an owner operator may be able to enter into an agreement at a rate that is quite favorable to the fleet owner.
A ratio showing operating expenses as a percentage of revenue is often used to indicate a company's profitability. Such a ratio is known as an operating ratio or "OR." If a company's OR is 85, it means that company's income is 15 percent greater than its operating expenses. Trucking companies operate on a very thin margin, averaging about five percent.
With such a high operating ratio, fleet owners must be vigilant in order to keep from going bankrupt. At times the cash flow does not keep up with the bills. If the company does not plan ahead so that employees and owner operators are paid on time, it will not survive. One funding option is factoring trucking freight invoices. Factoring companies buy, at a discounted rate, invoices that are current but not yet paid.
Truckers who operate their own trucks usually contract with larger companies to haul freight. Such truckers are self employed. Although one often hears the term "hiring" in speaking of entering into a contract with owner operators, legally if someone is hired he is an employee.
Does the driver have the freedom to accept or turn down hauls?
Is the leased truck marked with the fleet owner's logo or colors?
Who pays for the fuel?
Does the driver determine, within federal regulations, when to drive and when to rest?
Who chooses where the driver buys his fuel?
Who maintains insurance policies on the truck?
Who determines what company will provide insurance coverage?
Who determines when, where and how repairs and maintenance on the truck will be performed?
Does the driver have all required federal permits to be a business owner in the trucking industry?
Can the driver determine his own substitute driver if one is needed?
Can the driver use the leased vehicle to haul loads for other companies?
Does the company require the driver to wear company uniforms when hauling loads for that company?
Does the company pay hourly rates to the driver at any time?
Is all work performed by the driver to the benefit of the company that leased the truck to him?
Is there a collective bargaining agreement that includes the driver?
Does the driver receive W-2 forms from the company?
What are the conditions surrounding the termination of the lease agreement?
Who controls the driver's work is the basic question. In order for the driver to be an independent contractor, he must have the freedom to contract with other companies. He must be able to determine his own hours and the routes he drives to deliver loads. He also must maintain insurance policies on the leased truck, have all required business permits and licenses, and be able to determine his own substitute driver if one is needed.
Payment of hourly wages by the fleet owner or issuance of a W-2 form rather than a W-9 form at the end of the year is proof that the driver was employed by the fleet owner. This makes his earnings subject to payroll taxes and his hours subject to overtime wage rules. Courts have determined that driver membership in the Teamsters Union or other unions normally reserved for employees is proof that the driver is an employee rather than an independent contractor. Company uniforms and truck markings also signify that the driver is the fleet owner's employee.
While contracting with owner operators is beneficial for some fleet owners, it may not be the right choice for others. Trucking companies that have major investments in brand recognition might find that deliveries made with trucks that do not display the familiar markings of their brand negatively impact their clients. For example, think of the marking and color combination one sees and instantly recognizes as a United Parcel Service truck.
Loyalty is another factor. Trucking companies that pay wages fairly and on time, provide training and education for their employees, have a good benefit package and assign each driver a particular truck gain the respect of the drivers. Such drivers are motivated to take good care of the truck. They do everything they can to ensure that loads arrive safely and on time and that all clients are happy with them. They help build a strong company image through their steadfastness, dedication and positive attitude.
Mixed loads that require on-loading and off-loading at various locations often are better executed through fleet owner drivers. It can be very difficult to maintain accountability for safe, timely delivery of all freight when such loads are transported by subcontractors, especially if the completed delivery of all goods is carried out by more than one subcontractor with each new subcontractor dependent on the one before him. Accountability in case of improper or untimely delivery as well as damaged freight can be hard to track.
One-time hauls present an opportunity for fleet owners to subcontract with owner operators, as do periodic full-load hauls. When a trucking company has a client whose freight is outside the parameters best suited to the trucks in that company's fleet, subcontracting to an owner operator who owns the right equipment for the haul makes sense. The equipment will be well matched to the load, reducing risk of accidents as well as damage to the truck from hauling a load not suited for it. A driver who owns his own truck is motivated to take excellent care of that truck.
With careful planning, fleet owners can save money through the use of owner operators as independent contractors who haul certain types of loads for the company. Any time freight is delivered and an invoice generated, the company has an asset that can be leveraged to obtain funds. If the company's cash flow is a problem, factoring trucking invoices may be the solution.
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You may have seen that very message pop up -- perhaps time and time again -- in your Facebook feed. The message has been making the rounds on the social network. It encourages people to copy and paste the text and post it on their own walls if they want to be placed "under protection of copyright laws."
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When you were a child, did you ever play war? You'd get your friends together, grab some sticks for guns, set up a fort, then stalk around the woods, field, empty lot or whatever was nearby. The game grew more complex as you and your friends grew older. You started simply, with hands and a bang bang noise, now you have paintball guns and painful welts. Well, if shooters follow the same rules, Far Cry 2 is the equivalent of active military service.
Ubisoft's latest shooter is the first to offer a truly open world environment. Your character, picked from eight pre-made characters with unique looks and back stories is sent to Africa kill an arms dealer called the Jackal. The missions are non-linear, the factions are dynamic (complete with a chain of command) and strict attention has been payed to make the game as immersive as possible.
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The other characters in the game fill roles as "buddies." They'll provide you with weapons, safehouses, missions, even pull you out of danger when you're about to die. They aren't invincible though, and if they die, you're not going to see them again. It's all been taken into account though, and getting your buddies killed isn't going to break the story.
The ways to play Far Cry 2 are about as endless as you could imagine. Go in as a sniper, blow everything up, sneak around with silenced weapons or break out the man sized machine guns. It's all bout playing the game you want to play. Ubisoft has been taking great pains to ensure their latest releases have a longer shelf life. Open world gameplay is becoming a big part of the gaming world and Ubisoft has managed to get their foot in the door early.
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BkiUdOo4eIXhz_smZa12 | Telemetry Definition: Differences in Telecom, Medical, & Weather Industries
By Andrew Erickson
"Telemetry" is a word with many meanings in many different industries. The term simply refers to "metrics" across long distances ("tele"), so telemetry systems can be useful in many different contexts.
Telemetry in Telecom
If you monitor a telephone or computer network, or perhaps a broadcast system, your ability to transmit data is your entire business.
If the transmission of data from you to your customers (or among your customers themselves) is absolutely essential. To that end, you have to be able to monitor and correct problems that crop up.
Consider the physical structure of a telecom network. There are many nodes, antenna towers, and other remote facilities. You could have hundreds or even thousands of remote sources of data to manage. Each one has a potential story to tell.
It's telemetry data that gives you important insights into the physics of your business:
Is any equipment malfunctioning?
Are you running out of backup power or generator fuel?
Do you have an HVAC failure that is creating a runaway heat problem?
When you collect this kind of data, it can appear on your central monitoring station so you understand the "big picture" at all times.
Tools for Telecom Monitoring
Just like when monitoring in medical or weather contexts (more on that later), you need remote devices to provide remote sensing and send data back to you.
In a telecom context, this most commonly takes the form of an RTU (a Remote Terminal Unit or Remote Telemetry Unit). This is a device that you'll install at your remote facility, whether it's a cell tower, broadcast tower, train station, or anything else.
Your RTU is your window to all remote sites from your desk. If you only have a few sites, it will send messages directly to you via SMS or email.
If you have many sites, you'll need some kind of central alarm collector. That central collector must (obviously) be compatible with all of your remote devices. Focus on communication standards like SNMP to make things easier.
These tools exist in a variety of price ranges. You can figure out ways to do this with a $20 Arduino or a $40 Raspberry Pi computer. There are RTUs in the $1000-$5000 range that are telco-grade and intended for harsh remote-site environments.
What you need to do is balance your budget dollars against the importance of your enterprise. Fortunately, monitoring is a relatively tiny percentage of most organizational budgets, so there's little need to "cheap out" on these purchases.
If you have a significant operation, like a telco, a power utility, a rail network, police/fire radio, 911 dispatch, etc., you can easily justify the quality telemetry equipment you need to buy.
Telemetry in Medical ("Nurse Telemetry")
On a much smaller geographic scale, but one of the utmost importance, is what's known as "nurse telemetry" in a medical context.
This is a bit of a non-standard name, since we're not actually monitoring nurses here. Instead, we want nurses to be able to track patient health status at all times to speed responses to any problems or emergencies.
Most people will be familiar with nurse telemetry, even if you've never heard the name before. You may have either experienced or seen in a movie where an EKG (heart monitor) goes flatline. Suddenly, a team of nurses and doctors rush in to attempt resuscitation. That's thanks to a telemetry system that forwarded an alert to a central monitoring panel.
Somewhere on that hospital wing, a console started flashing and beeping. That allowed a worker who was not in the room to know that there was a problem.
Telemetry in Weather (Meteorology)
If you're a meteorologist, your ability to forecast depends on data you receive from distant sources. It's not enough to look out your front door. You need to know about storms that are forming 1000 miles away.
To this end, we deploy weather balloons with automatic measurement systems to collect meteorological data. All of that data gets sent back via radio transmitters to provide real-time insights into evolving weather patterns.
Doppler radar provides similar types of data over a wide area. Weather stations, each monitoring their local area, create an overall telemetry network.
Even wild animals, closely tied to weather throughout the year, are an interesting data source for climate scientists.
If you're a professional, respect the value of your telemetry
Writing articles like this one, I attract quite a few inbound phone calls. Many different people in many different situations have called to speak with me about telemetry topics.
One thing that varies is the "hobbyist vs. professional" spectrum. If you're a hobbyist playing around with the technology, that's great. In fact, many of our telemetry engineers at DPS got started with hobby projects. It is almost always more valuable to learn this way compared with traditional textbook lectures.
If you're already a working professional, it's important that you respect the value of your telemetry network. Poor remote-site visibility gets expensive quickly. Your routine work is more expensive when you waste hours driving around blindly between sites. Your expensive (and tragic) disasters and emergencies get more frequent when you don't have good situational awareness.
If you're a professional, be sure you properly respect that value. Don't skimp on telemetry purchasing. Save money where you can, but only if you can do it without sacrificing quality, reliability, and ease of installation.
What are you trying to do with telemetry?
Telemetry is a varied and complex topic. There are many different things you could be trying to do with it.
Whether you're a professional or a hobbyist, you have questions that must be answered.
If you're a professional working with telecom telemetry, you have absolutely come to the right place. That is our core business at DPS. (If you're working on something else, I'll still happily answer a few questions if you give us a call.)
To review the fundamentals and/or discuss your buying options, just give me a call at 1-800-693-0351 or email sales@dpstele.com
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BkiUdl84eIOjRst9_SzH | You are here: Home / Arts / The Good, The Bad, The Elvis
The Good, The Bad, The Elvis
December 2, 2007 By Brian Goodman
Anyone who's ever set foot on stage knows there comes a moment in each performance when an entertainer can lose himself.
In a tide of emotion, the performance ceases to be about entertainment and evolves into the creation of something uniquely beautiful. The lucky stumble into this and the true artists learn to channel it.
For Tommy El that moment came Friday night in Baltimore as he knelt, trembling and sweating beneath a Lithuanian flag, clutching a red, white and blue scarf to his quivering lips, eyes closed and ears open. Open to hear the roar of the crowd.
And roar they did, several hundred in fact, who flocked to the 14th annual 'Night of 100 Elvises' in Baltimore Friday night to witness a rare spectacle as schlock mimicry metamorphosed into undeniable art.
The setting for the two-day event was the Lithuanian Hall off Lombard Street – a site I soon realized was so perfectly "Baltimore" that my initial doubts gave way to an understanding that there could be no better place in the city for 100 Elvises to converge.
And converge they did, en mass, to hit the stage one-by-one in a 16-hour, two-day spectacle in which, purportedly, no Elvis Presley tune was repeated by any of the dozens of acts involved.
Where to begin. Let's see, there was Johnny P, who sang a gospel so soulful that he concluded it by decreeing that, "Now nobody's got to go to church tomorrow."
An older, perhaps slightly jaded, Elvis E tossed out subtlety and innuendo and simply announced over the microphone what he'd like the audience to do.
"Come get scarves," he demanded (pleaded?)
There were fat Elvises, old Elvises, bald Elvises, foreign Elvises. Elvises who looked like Elvis and Elvises who didn't. There was an Elvis carved entirely of ice. An Elvis with female reproductive organs. There were Elvises who dyed their hair and Elvises who didn't. There were magnificently mutton-chopped Elvises and luxuriously caped Elvises. There were Elvises who played guitar and Elvises who pretended to.
I'd be remiss if I didn't point out the performance of Jed Duvall, who had the unenviable task of being the first 'real' Elvis impersonator of the night to take the stage (Full Disclosure: about a month earlier this same Jed Duvall made a special appearance at my wedding. As Elvis, of course).
Perhaps the biggest buzz of the night surrounded the performance of Flipside – the alt rock cover band fronted by 105.7 FM WHFS radio personality Maynard. Their short set was introduced by former Baltimore City Police Commissioner-turned-radio talk show host, Ed Norris, who was repeatedly thanked by random people for having "done a hell of a job" when he was with Baltimore police. He must get a lot of that.
Norris, clad in leather and accompanied by a funny, yet brutish bodyguard, hung out around the bar listening to the performances, but retreated to the backstage area during Johnny P's rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
Maynard entered the hall to great fanfare and began belting out "C.C. Ryder" before cutting the song off about halfway through and trading up for a ripping version of "Trouble (aka Evil)."
Although he'll deny the conversation ever took place, Maynard confided offstage afterward that he'd like "to kill" his drummer, who is the doppelganger of Maryland State Lottery director Buddy Roogow, for apparently missing some sort of onstage signal during their set.
If Maynard and Norris were the celebrities, the true star of the night was Drew Ahearn – a pint-sized Presley who soared through a couple of the King's classics and got the crowd on their feet singing and dancing.
Drew, who stood about three-and-a-half feet tall, was encouraged by a woman at the front of the stage who hopefully was his mother. I experienced slight discomfort watching the mother-son interactions and wondering whether the littlest Ahearn was a fully willing participant in deciding to don the white cape and belt out the Elvis tunes. There was also the matter of the other little boy tagging along with mother and son Ahearn, who I can only hope, if he is a sibling of Drew's, has some sort of amazing talent or ability to match his brother's voice.
Through all that, it was Tommy El who held my attention. The middle-aged, crooner aped the 'later years' Elvis and appeared to sleepwalk through the early portion of his four-song set. After fumbling the words to his karaoke versions of a couple familiar tunes, Tommy El turned his night around with a stirring rendition of Presley's "American Trilogy."
Wrapping himself in a red, white and blue scarf, Tommy powered through the lines to 'Dixie,' recited the 'Pledge of Allegiance,' delivered a devastating roundhouse kick into thin air and ended his set crumpled on the stage – head in hand and utterly drained of emotion.
True, most of that drained emotion had been sopped up by the American flag scarf Tommy tossed into the crowd, but the emotion that hadn't streamed down his forehead was transferred to his audience. To me.
In another life, 8 years ago maybe, I spent a Friday night up on the same stage, under the same Lithuanian flag, pouring my heart out through a microphone and amplifier just as Tommy El had.
Sure, maybe I hadn't worn a belt that would have seemed more in place around the waist of a world wrestling champion, maybe I wasn't wearing my cape on that particular night and maybe I styled my hair into a mohawk rather than a thick, black mane. But if I brought as much to the stage as Tommy El had, then I might have been lucky enough to have transcended entertainer to become, however briefly, an artist.
Friday was a night of Elvis, for sure, but for me it was affirmation that it is possible to achieve art and beauty in everything. Even if it's wearing a rhinestone-studded cape.
About Brian Goodman
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Mac says
Just got in from out of town and was surprised to find a new and refreshing subject matter! I have been to Vegas a few times but have yet to experience an 'Elvis'. I even went looking for one and couldn't find any. Wish I would have known about this event. Especially with Norris there.
Drew has taken up his Elvis tribute act entirely on his own. Being 7 years old, he was very nervous about performing in front of such a large crowd…his mother was there to help in case he forgot the words. I'm not sure why you had to go there. Funny, your comments section says "Personal Attacks will be deleted!" Too bad that doesn't apply to the writers.
As I recall Elvis himself sometimes had a problem remembering his lyrics. And he certainly wouldnt have had a problem with mother son interactions. Mike, I think Brian was just trying to humanize the situation. Its gotta be hard after months of writing Aberdeen Snafu politics to switch gears so quick. Give him a break.
If thats Drew in the video, that pretty cool. Funny that he'd go for the "old" Elvis.
BTW, that namedropping of Ed Norris? I believe that's called "forshadowing".
Jed says
Yeah, that Drew was something else. But I really got the feeling (after rehearsing with him and the Sookey Jump Band before the show, and talking with him during the event), that he was the one who had the initial interest, and his parents encouraged him. He had a lot of questions about my jumpsuit, and was really concerned that I had a Tipperillo clenched in my teeth on Saturday night–until I convinced him that it wasn't lit.
I just thank the powers that be that he followed me in the schedule, and not the other way 'round. That kid can work a crowd…
Mike- No one thinks that you or your wife are pushing your son into this. You do know that being a parent of a child that is a performer is going to get positive and negative attention right? After seeing so many parents shove their little ones into the limelight to get a taste of fame and fortune in a selfish manner~you become jaded and sometimes a little quick to jump the gun in thinking that the kids have no choice. Drew was no doubt one of the highlights of that evening! He is simply amazing & i admire that he wanted to pay the ultimate tribute to Elvis by imitating him. i was his age when i learned the lyrics to an Elvis 8 track. Just remember that you are going to have others wonder who's idea it was to go on the road with this act. You need to learn to ignore it or laugh it off. Drew speaks for himself when he is onstage.
P.S. i am sorry you thought there was a personal attack against you. i didnt read it that way. i read it as a question.
JED- you are the bestest EVER! you need to advertise on myspace like Ruben does!
ok i wont post anymore.
xoxoxox!
Dell says
You never got around to saying which you prefer- young, Jailhouse Rock gyrating Elvis- or wheezing, Live in Las Vegas Elvis?
I wish I could have been there, too. It sounds like a blast.
i prefer young army Elvis. But i love ALL of him. Even the sweaty, judo choppin' King. What i don't like are the Vegas Elvis impersonators that sweat, wipe it with their scarves and throw 'em out to people. No way No how will i ever touch a wet rag saturated with salty perspiration being chucked at me from some Joe Blow who lives in Idaho with his 4 yorkies and 90 year old mom.
Agreed. I prefer to remember The King swingin' and imploring us not to step on his Blue Suede Shoes.
As far as impersonators go, you can't question the craft and dedication of the Flying Elvi!! Getting hitched in Vegas? They'll come to the ceremony and be your groomsmen…SWEET!!
From Kings to Paupers and Back Elvis Presley's Ancestral Journey
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BkiUd845qYVBbRfevRn3 | Below are links to five new DMI 2014 posts this week. I hope everyone is enjoying a nice long holiday weekend!
Katherine read "Humpty-Dumpty was a Runner" by Janet Berliner http://katenread.wordpress.com/2014/05/24/deal-me-in-week-21-humpty-dumpty-was-a-runner/ as an added bonus, she shares another video of a Penn & Teller "card" trick you won't want to miss!
Represented by the eight of spades, this is my 21st story form my 2014 Short Story Reading Challenge, "Deal Me In." My complete roster of 2014 stories may be found here.
This was only my second foray into the writings of George Saunders. Last year, I found his story "Escape from Spiderhead" largely incomprehensible and never even posted about it as part of DMI2013 (though, in its honor, I did pick a spider-laden eight of spades image to use in this post). This story kind of started out the same way for me, but I think, before it ended, I was just starting to "get" Saunders (pictured below) a little better.
I must say I liked the structure of this story, though. Told from two viewpoints, one of a young boy – a social outcast with a vivid world of his imagination, in which he is acting out an adventure when he sees an older man. We learn the man is suffering from a brain tumor and has 'escaped' his caretakers as part of his own adventure manufactured by his own vivid imagination. The boy tries vainly to incorporate seeing the older man into his fantasy adventure, but an emergency situation arises which, at least temporarily, has the power to yank them both back into the real world.
It's also available as part of Saunders' collection of the same name.
Nice imagery. I also enjoyed how the author details how the narrator adapts to her new world, letting her guard down ever so slowly and never quite all the way. How her past "traumas" effect her current behavior, and so on. A good story, and one that made me want to read more by this author.
Candiss at Read the Gamut is in the midst of the Bout of Books Readathon. She found time to read Ted Chiang's " The Truth of Fact, The Truth of Feeling." Her post will be forthcoming after the BoBR has been completed.
That's it for now. See you next Sunday with another wrap up. In the meantime, keep those cards flying!
Below are links to new Deal Me In-related posts since last Sunday. I'm happy to relate that Risa, a fellow "friend of the short story" with whom I go way back to the "Short Stories on Wednesdays" era, is now joining the DMI crew. Welcome, Risa!
That's it for this week. & Good luck to those hearty souls participating in the Bout-of-Books Readathon. Happy reading to all!
This is the second week in a row that I've drawn a club for my Deal Me In Short Story Reading Challenge For this year, clubs are my designated suit for "stories by Russian authors," and all I have read thus far have been excellent. This week's draw, the nine of clubs, was assigned to the Nikolai Gogol story, "St. John's Eve." I haven't read much Gogol, but his famous story, "The Cloak," is also on my list for this year, waiting patiently to be drawn.
Enter a young man known as "Peter the Orphan," a poor soul who labors for the Cossack, Korzh, who also happens to be the father of a lovely daughter, Pidorka. Gogol relates that "well, you know what happens when young men and maidens live side by side," and the two youths, naturally, fall in love. Things are going okay until Korzh catches the unfortunate young lovers kissing, and Peter is promptly turned out and told never to show himself again.
For "Week 17" of the Deal Me In 2014 Short Story Reading Challenge, I drew the four of diamonds, which I had assigned to a story I've really been looking forward to reading, Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day." The director of The Center for Ray Bradbury Studies here in Indianapolis had tantalizingly summarized it for me one day after a meeting of the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library's book club, so I added it to my DMI2014 roster and have been waiting patiently "all year." I've mentioned before that he has a knack for telling one the gist of a Bradbury story in such a way that one really wants to read it (e.g. The Crowd, which I blogged about before). All he said about "All Summer in a Day" was that it was set on a world where summer lasts only a couple hours and comes only once every seven years, and a bunch of schoolkids lock a classmate in a closet so that she misses it.
The planet in this story is Venus. It seems amusing to us now, with our current knowledge of that world, with its crushing atmospheric pressure and sulfuric acid rain, that it was once imagined to be swampy and jungle-like. Bradbury had not the advantage of this knowledge when he was writing stories like this and "The Long Rain" (also set on a wet, rain forest-y Venus). In this current story, Venus has been colonized by Earthmen in spite of its meteorological shortcomings.
The story is joined with the colonists on the brink of experiencing one of their rare "summers" – a time when the sun comes out if for only an hour – and centers around one of the more recent colonists, Margot. She's a nine year-old student in a school where she suffers the worst affliction of that age – being different. While she grew up on Earth, her classmates have all grown up on Venus and don't know what it's like to have frequent sunshine. When the sun does shine on Venus every seventh year, it is only just briefly.
Bradbury includes some great description of the effect of this rare summer event on the planet and its life forms, but for me the story was about the feelings it elicited. The despair of Margot, the realization of the other children of the magnitude of what they've done (or do they?). Only four pages, it's a story you should certainly make time to read. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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BkiUeujxK6wB9dbuVOpB | Just for Laughs Gags (French: Juste pour rire les gags) is a Canadian silent comedy/hidden camera reality television show that is under the Just for Laughs brand created by Pierre Girard and Jacques Chevalier.
The series uses a hidden camera format, playing pranks on unsuspecting subjects while hidden cameras capture the subjects' responses; each episode presents multiple gags. While some segments have included brief dialogue, most do not contain any sound or dialogue. The audio is replaced with sound effects, a laugh track, and music.
Production
On 26 December 2000, JFL: Gags began airing on French Canadian network Canal D. In the following years, the show was picked up by TVA, CBC and The Comedy Network in Canada, BBC1 in the UK, TF1 in France, and ABC and Telemundo and also Laff in the United States; the Canadian version (unlike the ones produced for ABC) aired in the United States in first-run syndication starting in the fall of 2015. That version is distributed by PPI Partners and is available in both weekday strip and weekend runs.
Most segments are filmed in Montreal, while some have been filmed in Quebec City, Vancouver and Mexico. British and Asian versions have been produced in the UK and Singapore, respectively. In 2011 the show spawned a spin-off, Just Kidding, which consists exclusively of kids playing pranks on adults.
Cast
This section requires specific casting related to Just for Laughs: Gags.
Claude Talbot
Dany Many
Denis Levasseur
Denise Jacques
Francis Gio Santiago
Jack Martin
Jacques Drolet
Jean Guimond
Jean Kohnen
Jean-Pierre Alarie
Jean Provencher
Keith Law
Kirsteen O'Sullivan
Marie-Andrée Poulin
Marie-Ève Larivière
Marie-Pierre Bouchard
Nadja David
Pascal Babin
Philippe Bond
Richard Ledoux
Sonia Butterworth
Ted Pluviose
Reception
With its silent format and no translation required (outside of gag set-up commentary which is easily localized), in three years Just for Laughs: Gags reached 70 countries and by 2015 had been purchased for use in over 130 countries throughout the world as well as in airports and by airlines.
Reactions to the gags range from "inane" to cross-culturally funny. The same distributors also distribute Surprise Sur Prise, a similar show.
Bruce Hills, who is COO of the company responsible for the show, thinks that the reason why it is in demand among TV channels is because of its feature of expressing to audiences without language.
Just for Laughs (2007 television series)
Just for Laughs is an American sketch comedy show hosted by Rick Miller produced by Dakota Pictures that shows clips from the Canadian version of the show.
Good ratings during the summer airings in 2007 and a writer's union strike resulted in ABC adding the show to the network lineup as a mid-season replacement for 2007-2008.
It returned to the schedule on 1 January 2008, before being cancelled on 12 May 2008. However, on 4 June 2009, it was announced that a third season would begin airing on 21 June 2009.
Program Partners brought the show back to the United States for a fourth season beginning in fall 2015; this season aired in first-run syndication.
Seasonal Nielsen ratings
Seasonal ratings based on average total viewers per episode of Just for Laughs on ABC:
Season 1 (2007)
Season 2 (2008)
Season 3 (2009)
YouTube channel
The show had an official YouTube channel. As of March 2023, the channel had at least 7.3K videos.
Lawsuit
In 2014, a 83-year-old woman was preparing to sue Just for Laughs for child related pranking.
References
External links
Just For Laughs Gags Official YouTube Channel
Just Kidding Official YouTube Channel
Just for Laughs Gags Channel on Videobash.com
also at:
hahaha.com
Hidden Camera classics (Youtube)
Just for laughs standup channel
2000 Canadian television series debuts
Television shows filmed in Montreal
Television shows filmed in Quebec City
Television shows filmed in Vancouver
CBC Television original programming
Hidden camera television series
CTV Comedy Channel original programming
Just for Laughs
2000s Canadian comedy television series
2010s Canadian comedy television series
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The Bologna Institute for Policy Research | Scholar Profile | Michael G. Plummer
Director, SAIS Europe
Eni Professor of International Economics
International Trade Theory and Policy
News ⇩
Most Cited Works ⇩
Background and Education
Michael Plummer has been Director of SAIS Europe since 2014. A SAIS Professor of International Economics since 2001 and the Eni Professor of Economics since 2008, he was Head of the Development Division of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris from 2010 to 2012; an associate professor at Brandeis University (1992-2001); and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Asian Economics (Elsevier) 2007-2015 (currently Editor-in-Chief Emeritus). He was president of the American Committee on Asian Economic Studies (ACAES) from 2008 until 2015. A former Fulbright Chair in Economics and Pew Fellow in International Affairs at Harvard University, he has been an Asian Development Bank (ADB) distinguished lecturer on several occasions and team leader of projects for various organizations including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the United Nations, the OECD, the ADB, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization. He has taught at more than a dozen universities in Asia, Europe, and North America. Professor Plummer has advised several governments on the Transpacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations and is member of the editorial boards of World Development, the Asian Economic Journal; and the Journal of Southeast Asian Economics (formerly ASEAN Economic Bulletin). He is author/co-author of over 100 journal articles and book chapters. His PhD is in economics from Michigan State University.
Other Publications ⇩
Megaregionalism 2.0: Trade and Innovation within Global Networks, ed. with Dr. Dieter Ernst (2018)
ASEAN Economic Cooperation and Integration: Progress, Challenges and Future Directions, with C.S. Yue
Regional Perspectives on Aid for Trade, (2014)
ASEAN Centrality and the ASEAN-US Economic Relationship, Policy Series 69 , with Peter A. Petri (2014)
The Oxford Handbook of International Commercial Policy , Co-edited with C.S. Yue. Oxford University Press, 2012
The Transpacific Partnership and Asia-Pacific Integration: A Quantitative Assessment , with Peter A. Petri (2012)
Realizing the ASEAN Economic Community: A Comprehensive Assessment, co-editor (2009)
ASEAN Economic Integration: Trade, Finance, and Foreign Direct Investment , (2009)
The Global Economic Crisis and Its Implications for Asian Economic Cooperation, (2009)
Best Practices in Regional Trading Agreements: An Application to Asia, in The World Economy (2007)
The World Trade Organization: Legal, Economic, and Political Analysis (Vols. I-III), Co-edited with Patrick F. J. Macrory and Arthur E. Appleton
Economic Integration and Development: Has Regionalism Delivered for Developing Countries? , Co-authored with M.E. Kreinin | commoncrawl | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
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BkiUbEU4eILhQLGUTAHe | OBSESSIONAL ANALYSIS OF SILENT HILL 2
MEN'S TOILET
STILL HEALTHY
LOVING REGARDLESS
GROPING AROUND INSIDE MY SKULL
DREAM AND THEN A NIGHTMARE
OROSCO
Posted byedsmith1990 July 13, 2020 July 13, 2020 Posted inRestless DreamsTags:chapter 5, special place
Once we leave the men's toilet another cutscene begins. In the background, a vista of Silent Hill. The bathroom is parallel to a car park, within which James has secured presumably a nondescript light-blue sedan. Small in the frame, our protagonist leans against a short wall and gazes out over the town, our villain. Mary, in voiceover, begins to read her letter:
In my restless dreams, I see that place: Silent Hill.
You promised you'd take me there again some day
But you never did
Well, I'm alone there now…
In our "special place"…
James' narration, which follows immediately after Mary's, is a concession to narrative clarity. Unnecessarily, considering what we've learned already from his personal items, he describes both receiving Mary's letter and that she died from "that damn disease." Only his last few sentences, wherein he supposes what Mary could have meant by "special place" are important:
"This whole town was our special place…could she mean the park by the lake?"
Mary and James having previously visited Silent Hill becomes straightforwardly important later on; the places in town they favoured together –- the park, a hotel –- serve as objectives and "levels" and add structure and purpose to James' exploration. We need to know they've been here before so we know also why we're looking in these places. But given the state of Silent Hill as we encounter it in the game, haunted, sentient, existing beyond the rules of spatial possibility, etc., it makes me speculate precisely what the place was like when Mary and James went before the game started. Silent Hill franchise lore, to which successive game studios have added successive volumes, attempting to consolidate a successively dissolute family of stories and characters into something that passes for more like a deliberate and holistic original vision –- to modulate all the disparate sequels, prequels, spin-offs and remakes into the apparently always-intended, flawlessly planned chapters of an ongoing, single epic fiction, exactingly delivered over thirteen years, from Silent Hill in 1999, to Silent Hill: Book of Memories in 2012 –- dictates that the town, if/when visited without much guilt or psychiatric burden, appears pretty much as a normal town, providing the simplest explanation for how Mary and James could have honeymooned there: they were both fine at that time, and the town concordantly behaved. Laura, the little girl we meet later in Silent Hill 2, who skips and plays and acts completely oblivious to the horrifying visage of the town which James perceives constantly, seems to prove out this loric clause. A child, innocent of life experience and its attendant psychological or emotional conditions, nothing within her Silent Hill can use to arm itself –- Mary and James, when younger and first married, were arguably similarly hurtless, not completely pure or naïve, but sufficiently so the town left them alone, and when they went there it was normal.
But although that's the clearest explanation for Silent Hill's binary and malleative nature, Laura's character if you ask me contradicts rather than qualifies it. While it's true that she's left alone by the town, implying that it only "works" on people it deems suitably adulterated and guilty, it's questionable, the nature of her being there in the first place. She doesn't see monsters, but she doesn't see anything else either. The only people with whom Laura interacts are James and the other personae dramatis who collide as part of his redemptory adventure. Silent Hill isn't horrible or supernatural to Laura in the way it is to James et al, but it's certainly not a normal town either. The official explanation for her being there is that she met Mary when Mary was in hospital and that just before Mary died Mary sent her a letter saying she was going somewhere "high up" and "peaceful", meaning Heaven but which Laura misinterpreted as meaning the town, and that she escaped from the orphanage she was living at to go and see her erstwhile friend in Silent Hill — a later cutscene shows Laura bickering with Eddie outside a parked van while he cluelessly scrutinises a map, implying she may have been picked up by him and hitchhiked her way to the town. She plays such a fundamental and exquisite role in James' torment, though, that Laura's magnetism to Silent Hill and experience at it becomes difficult to explain as largely coincidental. Rather than attracting or accepting various people for various reasons, the town seems to select individuals with complementary or more like mismated, antonymous personalities in order to like gravity and the cosmos crush and compact them together until something new explodes to life, in this instance a potentially redeemed and more conscious James. The nature of the town may be subjective but each interloper's subjective affliction is designed to deepen, possibly also clarify and help to resolve, everyone else's. What Laura doesn't see encourages her to behave in a way that forces James to see something else which resultant behaviour affects what Eddie sees and so on and so on: everyone in Silent Hill is whether they realise it or not communicating and cooperating. Laura seeing nothing — and Eddie seeing people who constantly bully him and Angela seeing flames and the apparition of her father — forces James to realise that what he is seeing is exclusive to him, in turn forcing him to confront the fact that there is something he's done exclusively to motivate the town to react to him the way it does, which realisation leads him ultimately to either make peace or die trying with the reality he killed his wife. I'm not sure whether this process is optimistic, insofar as it implies that people can "help" one another to become better, or incredibly tragic, very painfully and totally misanthropic and wounded by life, insofar as it implies the agony of other people is worth being embroiled in only so much as the being embroiled can be useful towards the resolution of your own agony. I've gotten involved deliberately with people because they've needed help and I've wanted to help them in order to make myself feel better about myself being that kind of person. Especially in relationships and for sex I've sought out the scarred and bitter planning that they are most likely to feel an obligation to listen, and understand, and sort of through our shared unhappiness enable me to feel more like I am seeing their and mine and everyone's souls for what they truly are, that I have established some deeper connection to emotional truth, a keener sense of the edges of reality that most people commonly prefer to ignore or don't even know exist, and thus am a man of more considerable insight, credibility and brutal kind of romance. I've given to charity just so I could tell everyone about it. But I think surely we all do that, don't we?
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BkiUbEg5qX_AYyuLNAbM | "I'd never done an exorcism before," admitted Phil Bergen, long-term worker in Burkina Faso.
But there he was, in a small hut, called in by the chief of the village and his son, to help the chief's teenage granddaughter who had recently been attacked by evil spirits at school. The incident had thrown the community into an uproar and it was up to the chief to sort this out.
When the chief said, "Come! My granddaughter is sick," Phil obeyed without hesitation. It was an unprecedented move by the chief, to invite a Christian into this kind of crisis. But this was the same chief who, twenty years earlier, had given Phil and his wife, Carol, permission to live in his village and translate the Bible into his language, Nanerige. Over the years, the two men had become good friends despite their differences on matters of faith. Phil felt completely unprepared for a power encounter with the spirits. In reality, he was afraid, so he prayed for peace of mind. And he began to recall what he had learned from a man named Madou.
Madou was from a neighboring tribe and a mature leader in the church. He was sent to help the Bergens plant a church among the Nanerige. After many years of faithful labor in Bible translation, the Bergens had seen many people, including village leadership, respond positively to the story of Scripture in their own language. But very few Nanerige people had chosen to break fellowship with the spirits so that they could align themselves with Christ.
Phil was impressed with Madou's response, but admits that he was bewildered when the seasoned leader came back to him and said, "God wants me to grow rice." Phil knew that Taiwanese experts had invested millions of dollars over the past twenty years to grow rice in the area, but the project had failed miserably, and the foreigners had gone home. However, Madou had discovered a different story. He learned that local herdsmen, wanting the land for grazing their cattle, had put a curse on the land so that the spirits caused the crops to fail.
Phil knew that, in addition to exorcising the rice fields, Madou had been involved in numerous power encounters with evil spirits among the Nanerige and had seen several people delivered from demonic oppression. The chief was also aware of these incidents.
So when his own granddaughter was attacked by spirits, all eyes were on the chief. His granddaughter was an impressive young woman: tall, strong and smart. After she was seized by the spirits, thrown to the ground and publically humiliated, not only was she frightened, but the whole community was in shock.
The chief was desperate. He knew what could be done in the power of Jesus' name. So he turned to Phil, his trusted friend. "Nothing like this had ever happened before in their family," Phil said.
The chief was desperate. He knew what could be done in the power of Jesus' name. So he turned to Phil, his trusted friend.
Phil also made it clear that he wasn't just talking about mere medicine. He would pray against all other powers at work in the young woman's life, and he would introduce her to the King, Jesus Christ.
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BkiUc5vxK7DgtAWe0N7X | Europe Economy
Threat of euro zone deflation not rising: Bank of Italy
Published Sat, Sep 5 201512:57 PM EDT Updated Sat, Sep 5 201511:22 PM EDT
Steve Sedgwick@steve_sedgwick
Arjun Kharpal@ArjunKharpal
Alessia Pierdomenico | Bloomberg | Getty Images
The euro zone is likely to escape the threat of outright deflation this year, the head of Italy's central bank told CNBC on Saturday, but he warned of "very, very low inflation" ahead.
Ignazio Visco, the Bank of Italy governor, made the comments in an exclusive interview just days after the European Central Bank (ECB) downgraded its inflation forecasts for the year. Currently, the ECB sees inflation at 1.1 percent next year, below its June forecast of 1.5 percent. The central bank also expects economic growth in 2016 of 1.7 percent, versus its June forecast of 1.9 percent.
Read MoreDraghi doesn't need to do more...yet: Bini-Smaghi
Visco—also a member of the ECB's governing council—also echoed the comments made by ECB head Mario Draghi on Thursday. Draghi said that the central bank could expand its asset purchase program— or quantitative easing (QE) beyond the original deadline of September 2016, if circumstances required. Regardless, the Bank of Italy head said that QE is definitely working.
On the sidelines of the G20 summit in Ankara, Turkey, Visco told CNBC that, "...if by end of September next year we still think it is needed to keep it going because the objective is not really reached, we will go and keep it going."
He added: "For the time being we are very very determined to continue to purchase at the pace that we have been doing, and we have not seen difficulties in that," Visco said.
Not deflation, but 'very, very low' prices
Why I'm disappointed: Former ECB member
"Now they have come back again, and so I think that these, and our determination to keep going until we reach the objective," should anchor price expectations in the near term, he added.
Visco added that the threat of deflation was there but instead Europe will see "very, very low inflation" this year, followed by an increase next year.
"The overall uncertainty and reduction in demand in emerging economies is to an extent compensated by an improved situation in the U.S.," the central banker said.
QE 'works', may keep pumping
The summer has also seen the euro zone economy come under renewed pressure, with second quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth coming in below expectations at 0.3 percent, according to the European Union's official statistics office.
Additionally, the Greek debt crisis, which saw the country come to the brink of leaving the euro and taking a third bailout package, also weighed on the currency bloc's confidence.
Visco, however, insisted these factors would not push the euro zone into deflation territory.
"The Greek crisis clearly has produced a lot of volatility, and with volatility we had some difficulties also in terms of interest rates and exchange rate levels which have moved back—not towards the levels they had when the [bond buying]program was announced," Visco told CNBC. | commoncrawl | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
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Why college coaches will be 'lining up at the door' for Manual star Ja'Waun Northington
Jason Frakes
With his star player Ja'Waun Northington only a sophomore, Manual High School football coach Scott Carmony jokes he's going to have to step down soon before the heavy-duty recruiting begins.
"Coaches are going to be lining up at the door coming after him, and I'm not going to have time to do anything else," Carmony said with a laugh. "I'll let some other coach deal with it."
Northington's young high school career has spanned just 20 games, but he's already made quite an impact as a two-way star for the Crimsons. He'll be in the spotlight again at 7:30 p.m. Friday when Manual (8-1) hosts Male (9-0) in the 138th meeting of the Old Rivalry.
Northington earned all-district honors as a freshman linebacker after starting every game last year. He could be in line for bigger honors this season as he leads the Crimsons in rushing (82 carries, 629 yards, 13 touchdowns) and ranks fifth on the team in tackles (30).
The 5-foot-10, 190-pound Northington said he didn't expect success to come so soon.
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"I didn't think I'd dress varsity as a freshman," Northington said. "I was just expecting to be in the student section cheering and stuff. I didn't think I'd get to varsity until my sophomore year, let alone start."
But Carmony saw Northington's potential from the first day of practice and said the freshman earned the right to start at linebacker right away. When star running back Aidan Robbins went out with an injury midway through the season, Northington started seeing more time on offense.
Northington finished last season with 314 yards and a touchdown on 59 carries.
"The first thing we noticed was that he wasn't afraid of any of the physical part of the game at all," Carmony said. "Whether you're going from middle school to high school or high school to college or college to pro, that's the thing kids have the hardest time adapting to. But he didn't at all. …
"He did some freshman things that freshmen do - but not very many."
He even made an impression on Male coach Chris Wolfe during the Bulldogs' 48-0 victory over the Crimsons last year, knocking down a pass on a seam route to a tight end.
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"He jumped up from behind and knocked that ball down," Wolfe said. "I looked down and thought, 'Was that the freshman outside linebacker that did that?' I couldn't believe that kid was just a freshman. I won't ever forget that play. It was pretty unique.
"He's a really impressive kid, can really play the game. … In the high school game, you're not going to find guys with his athleticism right off the edge. He's a problem on the defensive side."
Northington calls football his "first love" but also is a member of the basketball and track and field teams at Manual. As a freshman he averaged 6.5 points and 5.2 rebounds for the basketball squad. He also qualified for the Class 3A state track and field meet last spring in the 100-meter dash, finishing 18th with a time of 11.25 seconds. He'd posted a personal-best 10.99 seconds in the 100 during the regional meet.
His father, Vic, played basketball at Fern Creek and Moore and one year at Lees Junior College. His cousin, Kiante Northington, played football at Butler and Eastern Kentucky University.
But his mother, Laryssa Whitfield, said her son's athletic prowess has come as a surprise.
"He won his first championship when he was 10 or 11, and people have been telling me he's special since then," Whitfield said. "He keeps getting bigger and stronger, but he's just my baby. That's all I see."
Northington has helped the Crimsons accomplish a series of "firsts" this season – first win over St. Xavier since 1993, first regular-season district title since 1988 and first home playoff game since 2010 (coming next Friday against Pleasure Ridge Park). He said he dreams of leading the Crimsons to their first state title since 1966.
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He also dreams of playing college football. He's taken several unofficial visits to the University of Louisville but has yet to receive a scholarship offer.
He said he'd prefer to play running back in college but will do whatever it takes to get on the field.
"If a college coach decides I'll be better at another position, I'll play that position," Northington said. "I'll do anything for a coach. It will be a blessing just to be playing college football, one of my dreams. So I won't really be picky on the position I play."
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On its surface, Bruner is no different from any other peaceful town in rural, northern Wisconsin, but all is not what it seems. In the days and hours before an ominous approaching snowstorm, local sheriff Paul Summers struggles to cope with a strange series of events, including the arrival of a mysterious group of criminals, the suspicious disappearance of a fellow townsperson, and rumors of evil cult activity, not to mention difficulties at home. When a former lover is murdered under extraordinary circumstances, Paul must race to find the guilty party—while he himself is a suspect.
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A set of six Effie and Eleanor Ward silver tea spoons
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A rare and beautiful set of six silver arts and crafts spoons by little known arts and crafts metalworkers Effie Ward and her sister Eleanor Ward. Each spoon is set with a cabochon blue stone that I think is Lapis Lazuli or Sodalite. The spoons are marked for Birmingham 1902 and previously unknown mark E & EW for Effie and Eleanor Ward.
Effie Ward was a well regarded and widely exhibited enameler and jeweller. For a period around 1903-10 she assisted the Gaskins, having been their star pupil at the Birmingham School of Arts. Effie's solo work is reasonably well known and widely exhibited at the time. Her full biography is in "additional information".
Effie's older sister Eleanor also studied at the Birmingham School of Art and was a full time arts teacher at King Edwards School in Birmingham. She was herself a metalworker, winning the Hukin and Heath repoussé prize for a hammered and decorated rosewater dish in 1894. Eleanor's work is far less well known though the Artist Volume 20 Issue: 4 October 1897, Page 492, illustrates a fine copper and enamel casket by her entered in The National Competition of Schools of Sciences and Arts.
A collaboration between the two sisters is previously unknown. Effie Downes and Eleanor Lilly Ward trading from Hazel Dell, Acocks Green, Birmingham registered their E&EW mark on 7th March 1902. They only registered one punch and this was small, probably in keeping with their aspirations as jewellers not silversmiths. Interestingly they registered their mark on the same day as Bernard Cuzner and Alfred H. Jones, Cuzner's shortlived workshop partner. I think that is unlikely to be a coincidence. (I am grateful to Craig O'Donnell of the Birmgham Assay Office for this information)
Maker: Effie and Eleanor Ward
Designer: Effie and Eleanor Ward
Marks: E&EW, Birmingham, "c"
Material: Sterling silver, Lapis Lazuli or Sodalite
Size: 10.0 cm long
Weight: 10 grams , 0.4oz each spoon
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Effie Downes Ward was an artist and jeweller working on her own account from home. She was born in 1874 (died 1960). Her father, Arthur John Ward was a machinist employing six people and the family lived in Yardley, near Acock's Green in Birmingham.
Effie Ward's silver and enamel ware produced at the Birmingham School of Art received a special commendation from William Lethaby in his 1900 Examiner's Report. He described a piece of her work as 'a really careful piece of craftsmanship. She exhibited jewellery and enamels professionally at the annual RBSA exhibitions beginning in 1901 and by 1903 she was exhibiting at the national Arts and Crafts Exhibition at the New Gallery in London. The Studio Magazine, June 1903, gave particular praise to the 'beautiful little mirror in copper gilt, set with turquoises … enamelled by Miss Effie Ward.' Ward exhibited a number of jewels and enamels in the 1906 Arts and Crafts Exhibition also.
Ward had a close working relationship with Arthur and Georgie Gaskin. As Glennys Wild states: 'Effie Ward was a star pupil and enameller. The Gaskins lived in Acocks Green and so did she.'A pendant by Georgie Gaskin and enamelled by Effie Ward, dating from 1903, is a fine example of this collaboration. The painted enamel depicts a small girl with her arms outstretched against a background of scrolling leaves.A pendant of identical design but with a stone set chain and a heart shaped drop was exhibited at The Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society in 1903 and illustrated in the European Arts Journal Der Moderne Stil in the same year. The Arts and Crafts exhibition entry credits Ward with the enamelling of this piece.
I am grateful to the unpublished thesis of Dr Sally Hoban, 2013, for this information on Ward.
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BkiUc83xK7Tt52mM82Be | Designer Hal Eccles, Will Kenyon, Jason Maxwell, Tim Uren
Publisher 8th Summit (Website)
Players 1 – 8 (1 – 2 best)
Playing Time Varies – Allow 3 hours per case
Category Cooperative
Choose your own path
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Tales of otherworldly horror shouldn't apply to the purchasing process
There is a bit of a story between myself and Mythos Tales. Way back in February 2016, 8th Summit started a Kickstarter project for Mythos Tales. The idea? Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective mixed with Lovecraft. A game I enjoy (check the review) and a universe I love? Instant mix!
A significant promise was to fix proofreading issues that plagued Consulting Detective. As the Space Cowboys reprint wasn't on a radar, this was great to hear. It all looked like a passion project from a company with a small catalogue.
Then the problems started creeping in. Delays in production are common in Kickstarters. The gaps in communications are never a great sign though. Finally, Mythos Tales was ready! All I had to do was pay for shipping. Well, this is where things got hard. The payment site didn't exist, and when it finally worked wouldn't accept most credit cards. Seemed to be a region based card check issue or similar.
Not a problem – I will message them. No one ignores an email asking how to give them money! Well, 8th Summit and Spiral Galaxy (the company fulfilling the project) sure did. I sent an email every couple of weeks for three months. Without any response from Spiral, my pledge was cancelled. So I got my money back, but I wanted the game. So, with a US order to place I got the first edition of Mythos Tales finally.
Cases had been played before hand - I felt safe. I wish I had these PnP cases.
So I started playing my new shiny copy of Mythos Tales. I had been looking forward to this for a couple of years at this point.
Like the Ysarti version of Sherlock Homles Consulting Detective, skip this version. Full price for a terrible experience. The map was missing buildings and addresses. The first two cases had major breaking story problems.
You can imagine how layered my disappointment was. I went to BGG where there was an unofficial errata, and the corrections just kept coming. And then even worse – the revisions stopped coming. It looked like everyone stopped trying to make corrections halfway through the story. For myself, after the second case, I couldn't do it anymore. Mythos Tales was a bad experience in my mind.
On the left, you think 'Special location?' - On the right, the corrected map
But like Sherlock and Star Wars, a New Hope emerged.
Scrolling through Advent Games, I saw Mythos Tales appear on the New Arrivals list. Curious, I clicked on it to see the description. And sitting there in bold at the top of the entry, I saw this:
**Reprinted Second Edition with fixed updates.
A quick search of BGG showed that corrections from the errata had been included in a new edition. So, with a sale on and hoping that the end product would live up to what I backed, I bought the second edition.
Mythos Tales Second Edition – The Review
You can imagine with all the obstacles I would be against Mythos Tales. It's why I described my journey to here in such detail. I don't think anyone can say after hearing the whole story I don't want to love Mythos Tales. But does it deserve it?
Mythos Tales has eight cases that follow each other in a campaign style game. While anyone can play any case, there are benefits in playing them in order.
The similarities with Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective are immediately clear. You have a map of Arkham, a list of contacts to help you, and a directory. Instead of Holmes as your mentor, you are working with Professor Henry Armitage. There are many names well known to Lovecraft fans like this, which was nice. If you don't know the mythos, you are not at any disadvantage.
The nice thing about these type of games is you only need light to read - easy travel games!
The gameplay is almost identical to Consulting Detective as well. You have a casebook with numbered text, and you decide where to go and read the next lot text. There are a couple of new mechanics that are used in individual cases though, which was a bit of fun.
My favourite of these new mechanics was only used in one case and involved Nocturne. Basically, you could take Nocturne and explore 'Dream Arkham' as well as the 'real world'. This added both a unique twist to the story and an alternative storyline to follow.
Another unique twist is that you can get help or a handicap depending on your score in the previous case. The handicap is usually one less turn, but there are other rewards I don't want to spoil as well.
But?
Of the eight cases, two seemed broken but weren't. There was a more significant jump in logic required than the rest of the case suggested, but the solution was logical.
One case is straight up broken though. Even after reading every passage, I cannot see how the 'correct' solution can ever be attained. You can finish the case sure, but you know that a large piece is missing.
The second edition is a vast improvement for Mythos Tales. That said, there is still a lot of work to go before there is a polished product.
New rules and a teasing of increasing difficulty through the cases makes me look forward to the next game
The errata is now also working against you. There is no distinction between first and second edition. Some of the help threads contradict what is written in the book. Some threads reference something that isn't there anymore. It can be confusing.
Short version – Skip Case 6. Every other case, just do your best. When it's done either play it again with different choices or pick it apart as a group, and you will see what I mean.
Should we play Mythos Tales?
If you enjoy Consulting Detective, Legacy of Dragonholt or similar games then yes I think so. The 'choose your own path' game system has been around for a long time, and for a good reason. If I was asked Mythos Tales or the original Consulting Detective, it would be a tough choice.
In Mythos Tales, the difficulty gently increases. The introduction of new rules or special conditions is mostly clear. Some more examples of the rules would be helpful, but that is my biggest concern.
Even after all of the problems from the Kickstarter onwards, I enjoyed Mythos Tales. What better result can there be?
For all of the ups and downs, Mythos Tales is a great take on a known formula. It still has some corrections required. I also don't like that all of the cases are in a single book – it makes it a bit unwieldy to hand around.
But there are some unique twists, and the core story is obviously made with love.
If you enjoy this kind of game, or if you are a Lovecraft fan, there is a lot here to enjoy – typos and all. But one more reprint to correct the last of the issues would put Mythos Tales at a 9 for me.
Not sure what the score means? Check out my Review Scores explanation for more info!
Unique additions to a known format
Eases you into more difficult cases
Still not a polished product
Best solo or two player
Needs one more pass to fix the problems, then it's a 9
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Queen Bey's likeness will be on display, at least for a time at the Smithsonian thanks to the work of a trailblazing young African American photographer
Vogue- September 2018 photographed by Tyler Mitchell.
A 2018 photo of Beyoncé shot by Tyler Mitchell, the first the first African-American photographer to shoot a cover for Vogue will now have a place hanging in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C.
Mitchell made the announcement on his Instagram account Wednesday.
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A year ago today we broke the flood gates open. Since then it was important to spend the whole year running through them making sure every piece of the gate was knocked down. And now I'm glad to share this picture is being acquired into the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery's permanent collection
A post shared by Tyler Mitchell (@tylersphotos) on Aug 6, 2019 at 6:09am PDT
The New York Times confirmed the acquisition of the portrait by the Smithsonian. Museum spokeswoman Concetta Duncan said the piece will not be put on permanent display, but did say when the photo will be viewed is currently being discussed.
"We are delighted to acquire this magnificent portrait of Beyoncé," Leslie Ureña, associate curator of photographs for the museum, told The Times in a statement. "This particular work brought us closer to Beyoncé's words, appearing within the magazine's pages, and showing us more of the historic shoot."
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Duncan said the museum is making sure their photo gallery additions are displaying more diversity. The aim of the gallery is "to tell the story of America by portraying the people who shape this nation's history, development, and culture."
The image taken by Mitchell is his first in the gallery, but the second of the singer. The previous was from the promotional campaign for Beyoncé's solo debut album Dangerously in Love.
Gallery co-owner of the National Portrait Gallery, Robert Chisholm, celebrated the acquisition and who was behind capturing the image.
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U.S. Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) toured the Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. manufacturing facility in Mayodan, NC, and met with employees and company executives in a show of support for the firearms industry and Second Amendment rights. Ruger established the manufacturing facility in 2013 to accommodate its continued growth and has created approximately 200 jobs in the Mayodan area, with more expected in the future.
"As a testament to the power of domestic manufacturing and in the spirit of my commitment to the Second Amendment, I greatly enjoyed the tour of the Ruger factory," commented Representative Walker. "This facility and its employees have a tremendous impact on Rockingham County and surrounding communities," he concluded.
"We were delighted to have Representative Walker in for a visit," said Mickey Wilson, director of operations for the Mayodan Facility. "Our employees are extremely proud of all we have accomplished in our short time here in Mayodan and it is always a pleasure to have an opportunity for them to show off a little. We thank Representative Walker for taking the time to meet with us and for his continued support of our critical Second Amendment rights," he concluded.
According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for America's firearms and ammunition industry, the total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $42.9 billion in 2014, a 123 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to more than 263,000, a 58 percent increase in that period.
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BkiUgK7xK6EuNBRhLB-O | In honor of the 22 anniversary of Independence Day of the country a festive concert was carried out for teachers and students in the assembly hall of KSU.
At a concert dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the University Rector A. Nametov gave congratulatory speech and awarded lapel badge, medals and certificate of appreciation to the employees who were notable for their hard work.
Badge Tegza Aleksandra Alekseevna got lapel badge "Honorary Worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan".
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Kokanov Sabit Kabdeshovich, Koval Andrei Petrovich got lapel badge "For merits in development of Science of Kazakhstan"
Also, some KSU students got grants of oblastnoi akim. Celebration continued with a concert organized by studio "Oner". | c4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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Americans split on military aid to Israel, say political status quo unacceptable
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem, Sunday, August 1, 2021. (credit: Abir Sultan / Pool Photo via AP)
Ahead of Prime Minister Bennett's first visit to Washington, new poll data show partisan divides on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, support for a Palestinian state.
By Dina Smeltz and Emily Sullivan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Aug 25, 2021
…overall opinion divides closely on whether the United States should (50%) or should not (45%) restrict US military aid to Israel to prohibit its use in military operations against Palestinians.
In recent years, the US-Israel relationship was stewarded by Israel's longest-serving leader, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the man whom he referred to as "the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House," former President Donald Trump. This week, the first meeting between the two countries' newly elected leaders, President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, will set the tone for a new era of US-Israel relations.
New data from the 2021 Chicago Council Survey indicate that some differences in ideas about US policy toward Israel on Capitol Hill—heightened by the 11-day clash between Israel and Hamas last May—have corresponding divisions among the American public. The US public is sharply divided along partisan lines on key issues, including whether to take a side in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, support for a Palestinian state, and restrictions on the uses of military aid to Israel. Moreover, it's not just Americans who are at odds with each other. A comparison of the recent Chicago Council Survey and a Viterbi Family Center poll shows that the American public and Jewish Israelis have opposing views on what might be acceptable solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while Israeli Arabs and Americans are broadly aligned on acceptable political outcomes.
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BkiUfsU241xiPYkWn3ob | Surfrider Foundation Applauds Colorado's Reversal of Preemption for Plastic Pollution Laws
By Angela Howe
Surfrider Foundation congratulates our coalition partners and inland activists who worked tirelessly on the passage of Colorado's Plastic Pollution Reduction Act. This law not only reverses the oppressive preemption of local plastic pollution reduction laws, it also sets a statewide ban on plastic bags and phase-out of polystyrene cups and containers. By setting strong state standards to address plastic pollution, but also allowing localities to set even stricter laws, Colorado is quickly becoming a leader on plastic pollution reduction and an example for other states.
Preemption is the forestalling of action by another person or party before there is opportunity to act. In the state law context, a state passes a law that takes away the right of local municipalities to act on a certain issue, such as plastic pollution reduction laws. Colorado is the first state in the nation to reverse statewide preemption of local plastic pollution reduction laws. Environmental advocates think this is a sign of what's to come, with controversial laws in Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania marking many U.S. states with plastic preemption laws.
Chad Nelsen, CEO of The Surfrider Foundation, dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, issued the following statement:
"We commend Colorado, the state legislature, Governor Jared Polis, and advocates across the state for their tireless commitment to eliminating plastic waste and allowing local rule by signing into law the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act. Today is a major victory for environmental activists, not just in Colorado, but across the country, as this bill marks the first state to reverse preemption of local ordinances, laying a blueprint for the elimination of these preemption laws that have stymied local efforts to reduce plastic waste for so long."
Surfrider Foundation proudly stands in solidarity with our inland allies, like Colorado PIRG, and environmental activists who understand the threats of plastic pollution on land, in the waters of the US, and in the ocean of the world. | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
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